A body polish is a popularbody treatment that exfoliatesand hydrates your skin, leaving it smooth and soft. A body polish is primarily a treatment for the skin — sort of like a facial for the body. It should not be confused with a massage, A body polish can be done with any number of […]
How much water should you drink each day? It’s a simple question with no easy answers. Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live. Although no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about […]
A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. Almost everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some time in their life. There are a variety of types and causes of muscle cramps. Numerous medicines can cause muscle cramps. Most muscle cramps can be stopped if the muscle can be stretched. […]
For many of us, relaxation means zoning out in front of the TV at the end of a stressful day. But this does little to reduce the damaging effects of stress. To effectively combat stress, we need to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. You can do this by practicing relaxation techniques such as […]
Question: I’m considering having an acne facial done at a local salon. Do acne facials really work? Will having facials done help clear up my skin? Answer: There really is no clear-cut answer to that question. The results you get from facial treatments depends on many factors, most importantly the severity of your acne, how […]
Carrots are a root vegetable which is bright orange in color and has a sweet tasting juice. It is possible to make carrot juice by yourself at home if you own a juicer, but you can also find it ready-made at certain places such as juice bars or in some grocery stores. Carrot […]
It can too often be a source of embarrassment but did you know that nearly all women have some cellulite? No matter the weight or exercise regiment, around 9 of 10 women have a lumpy bumpy area that keeps them shy in bikini season. The good news is that despite its prevalence, just how to […]
I used to sit at the edge of the ocean to find my rhythm. When planning my annual vacations, it was the water that called me–not so much to be in it, but to be by it. Maternal and soothing, the comings and goings of the tide was my “reset” button–you know, the one that […]
Hot stone massage is a natural therapy in which warmed stones are positioned on parts of the client’s body of to maximize the therapeutic benefit. The stones used are typically river rocks or other very smooth-surfaced stones made of basalt. These stones are heated in sanitizing water before use. The high iron content in basalt […]
A body polish is a treatment of the entire body, just like a facial and unlike a massage. It hydrates and exfoliates the skin. When the dead skin is removed, the skin becomes soft and smooth. It can be done with any type of material such as sugar, salt, rice bran, coffee grounds or pecan hulls, […]