We all know that acupuncture can be great for soothing pain and for stress management. However, did you know that it can also be used as an anti-aging treatment? An “acupuncture face-lift” is a noninvasive procedure that physically stimulates the flow of qi, or energy, in the body, regulates the body’s natural circulation, and stimulates collagen and [...]
Raise your hands if skipping breakfast and going straight for the coffee is your morning ritual! As a business owner, I’m all too familiar with what it’s like to be stressed out, sleepless, and making poor diet decisions. But working in an environment that sells and promotes products related to wellness and holistic health, I [...]
Has the changing of the seasons got you feeling a little blue? No fear…Botox is here!:) If your spa already offers botox injections, you might be able to add treatment for depression to your list of services. The increasingly popular wrinkle-reducing muscle relaxant may hamper your ability to to convey emotion but researchers are finding [...]
Step away from the Twinkies they’re making you dumb! Yup it turns out the old addage, “You are what you eat,” may have some relevance. No we’re not saying that you look like a twinkie, but you may have the IQ of one if you continue to eat them!;) Just sayin… In case you missed [...]
In a world where we are constantly scrutinizing too thin celebrities, too fat celebrities and everything in between, when I read an article about former plus-sized model, Crystal Renn, and her new transformation, I can’t help thinking, are we all ever going to be happy in the bodies we are in? From the start Renn [...]
While I’m not the biggest beer drinker (I like fruity, girly drinks) I have heard of marathon runners using it post-run. Turns out there is something to it! Beer contains polyphenols, antioxidants that regulate the immune system and suppress genes involved in provoking stress and inflammation. A study took 277 marathoners and split them into [...]
This week, lawmakers in Israel passed a law banning the use of “underweight” models in fashion shows and commercials. Models seeking jobs in Israel have to be certified by a doctor that their body mass index (BMI) is at least an 18.5. Great! A country taking note of an industry known for eating disorders and [...]
Yoga mats can be susceptible to germs and can be a breeding ground for bacteria if they are not kept clean. Warm, humid conditions found in yoga studios are the perfect environment for bacteria to live and grow. Do you clean your yoga mag? Well, if you don’t think about all of that loveliness on [...]
Well, maybe not exactly but skimping on professional mani/pedis could be more detrimental to your health than you think. Your nails can change in shape, texture and color. If you have a regular nail care professional chances are they will notice these changes, which could possibly be a signal not all is well under the [...]
We lose an hour of sleep this Sunday, it’s daylight savings time again! While it may not seem like a lot of time, when you have a pretty hectic schedule an hour less of sleep can feel like you haven’t slept at all. Beat the usual daylight saving time “hangover” with these three tips: Give [...]
