Let's get moving!!
Most of us sit too much. Waaaay too much. We sit in meetings. In front of the computer and tv. During the daily commute. And all this sitting, along with a lack of physical activity, has devastating effects on the body and the brain.
Ready for the sitting list of results? Too much time in the chair leads to a decline in health, an increase in stress, poor posture and related aches and pains, and an unfocused brain that has a hard time thinking critically and processing memory. For every 1 hour of sitting make sure to get up and move around for 5 minutes…walk around the office or home, talk on the telephone, go up and down the stairs if available, etc. The main thing is to get your body MOVING!
And to help your body with all that stress, and related aches and pains, is to try and get a professional massage on a regular basis, whether it be every week, every 2 weeks, or even once a month. Massage is great for improving circulation, tension, and range of motion...and it just plain feels great!
Give your local day spa a call and make an appointment for a massage today...or in other words...Let's get moving!!
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Summer Skin Care...
We all know that winter with it's cold dry air and indoor heating can dry our skin out causing fine lines and wrinkles...but did you know summer can be just as bad?
Air conditioning keeps us cool by taking moisture out of the air and lowering humidity levels. Unfortunately that moisture is also being taken out of our skin. Add on top of that sweating, multiple applications of sunscreen throughout the day, makeup, dirt, etc., and you wind up with skin that is in need of serious help.
Proper cleansing/moisturizing at night is necessary to remove all these impurities and to hydrate your skin while you sleep. In addition to your nightly routine, it is important that you follow up with a visit to your local day spa and make an appointment with an esthetician to have a professional facial. A one hour facial will consist of cleansing, steaming, exfoliation, extractions, and moisturizing on a much deeper level than at home leaving your skin glowing.
Why not give your local day spa a call now and book that facial?...you will love it and more importantly your skin will thank you for it!
We all know that winter with it's cold dry air and indoor heating can dry our skin out causing fine lines and wrinkles...but did you know summer can be just as bad?
Air conditioning keeps us cool by taking moisture out of the air and lowering humidity levels. Unfortunately that moisture is also being taken out of our skin. Add on top of that sweating, multiple applications of sunscreen throughout the day, makeup, dirt, etc., and you wind up with skin that is in need of serious help.
Proper cleansing/moisturizing at night is necessary to remove all these impurities and to hydrate your skin while you sleep. In addition to your nightly routine, it is important that you follow up with a visit to your local day spa and make an appointment with an esthetician to have a professional facial. A one hour facial will consist of cleansing, steaming, exfoliation, extractions, and moisturizing on a much deeper level than at home leaving your skin glowing.
Why not give your local day spa a call now and book that facial?...you will love it and more importantly your skin will thank you for it!
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Sun and Sunscreens!
Somehow those two words just automatically go together...especially in these hot, humid days of Summer. Of course it feels good to lounge in the sun but it can hurt your skin in the long run. Over the years too much time outdoors can put you at risk for wrinkles, age spots, and uneven skin tone.
Ultraviolet (UV) light in the daylight damages the fibers in your skin called elastin...especially on your face...and when that happens it begins to sag and stretch.
Perspiration from walking, running, playing sports and dips in the ocean, lake, or pool can cause a sunscreen to lose its protection effect in just a matter of a few hours which makes it all the more important to use a sunscreen with a SPF or 30 or higher and keep re-applying every few hours. In addition to a good sunscreen wearing a hat and sunglasses also provides you with more protection.
At the end of the day a good face cleaning is always advised before retiring for the night. This way all the day's dirt, grime, makeup, and sunscreen that builds up on your skin can be removed allowing for better absorption of night creams and lotions to keep your skin smooth and supple. A call to your local day spa to schedule an appointment for a facial and/or microdermabrasion is an excellent way to help minimize those fine lines and uneven skin tone caused by that big yellow disk in the sky!...remember...OUT in the sun...ON with the sunscreen.
Somehow those two words just automatically go together...especially in these hot, humid days of Summer. Of course it feels good to lounge in the sun but it can hurt your skin in the long run. Over the years too much time outdoors can put you at risk for wrinkles, age spots, and uneven skin tone.
Ultraviolet (UV) light in the daylight damages the fibers in your skin called elastin...especially on your face...and when that happens it begins to sag and stretch.
Perspiration from walking, running, playing sports and dips in the ocean, lake, or pool can cause a sunscreen to lose its protection effect in just a matter of a few hours which makes it all the more important to use a sunscreen with a SPF or 30 or higher and keep re-applying every few hours. In addition to a good sunscreen wearing a hat and sunglasses also provides you with more protection.
At the end of the day a good face cleaning is always advised before retiring for the night. This way all the day's dirt, grime, makeup, and sunscreen that builds up on your skin can be removed allowing for better absorption of night creams and lotions to keep your skin smooth and supple. A call to your local day spa to schedule an appointment for a facial and/or microdermabrasion is an excellent way to help minimize those fine lines and uneven skin tone caused by that big yellow disk in the sky!...remember...OUT in the sun...ON with the sunscreen.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
June is almost here!
Yes...June is just around the corner bringing with it the official start of summer and the celebration of Father's Day!
What to get Dad? How about something different than just the usual tie or shirt? A great massage with a relaxing sauna afterward to help soothe sore muscles...a pedicure for his tired feet that he is on all day hard at work...or even perhaps a refreshing facial to make him feel special.
Check in or call your local day spa to see what services they may have that might appeal to Dad and to treat him to something different!
Thursday, May 21, 2015
What exactly is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the art and science of essential oils which have been extracted and distilled from flowers, stems, leaves, barks, roots, herbs, and has been in use for thousands of years. Yes, thousands of years!
Over 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians were using such oils as frankincense, cinnamon, and myrrh and in 1920 when the tomb of Tutankhamen was opened, they discovered a jar of what they believed to be Egyptian perfume. It still smelled faintly sweet when they opened it and turned out to contain frankincense and spikenard.
The ancient Greeks and Romans used aromatic oils in their daily lives for healing, home care, body care, and beauty.
Today, research can now prove there's a real science behind these ancient remedies, and plants have potential healing powers. Aromatherapy is now being used in clinics and hospitals as a complementary therapy.
Essential oils can also be used cosmetically to create healthier skin, and to balance the emotions through inhalation. An easy way to get these benefits can be through massage using such oils as lavender which can be relaxing on it's own or stimulating when combined with eucalyptus; peppermint is cooling and stimulating and can be used for respiratory problems when inhaled or for muscle pain; rosemary has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used for relieving pain from sprains, joint aches and rheumatism.
So the next time when booking an appointment at your local day spa, ask them if they have any of these essential oils that can be incorporated into your massage and see what a difference they can make!
So the next time when booking an appointment at your local day spa, ask them if they have any of these essential oils that can be incorporated into your massage and see what a difference they can make!
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Are you getting enough water?
With the summer heat approaching, it's important to make sure you stay hydrated...really hydrated. Our bodies are over two-thirds water. Water is needed to transport all the nutrients, hormones, even wastes through our bodies, and to help our skin stay plump and moist, so it's important to avoid dehydration. With all the activities we are involved in during the summer months, and by the time we feel "thirsty", it is too late and most of us are probably dehydrated to a certain extent and not even aware of it.
Do not underestimate the power of water in helping you to look and feel your best. Here are some great reasons for drinking water instead of carbonated beverages...
With the summer heat approaching, it's important to make sure you stay hydrated...really hydrated. Our bodies are over two-thirds water. Water is needed to transport all the nutrients, hormones, even wastes through our bodies, and to help our skin stay plump and moist, so it's important to avoid dehydration. With all the activities we are involved in during the summer months, and by the time we feel "thirsty", it is too late and most of us are probably dehydrated to a certain extent and not even aware of it.
Do not underestimate the power of water in helping you to look and feel your best. Here are some great reasons for drinking water instead of carbonated beverages...
- Maintain fluid balance in the body.
- Help to control weight.
- Increase energy.
- Glowing skin.
- Digestion.
- Keep muscles functioning.
Dehydration can make your skin look deflated and wrinkled. Drinking water can help your skin look younger, brighter and healthier. You can boost the effect of water by using a moisturizer to "lock" the water in and having facials done on a regular basis at your local day spa. Most all spas have an Esthetician on staff to help you determine the best products to use to help maintain your skin for that moist, dewy look.
So call your local day spa and make an appointment for a great moisturizing facial and don't forget to...Drink More Water!
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Beautiful flowers!
Yes, flowers are one of Nature's most beautiful gifts to us. This time of the year we are beginning to see them everywhere from home flower beds, flowering shrubs on front lawns, wildflowers by the side of the road, and of course flower shops.
What better way to feel connected to Nature than to start planning and planting your own flower garden so that you can enjoy a beautiful color display outside all through the summer. Make sure to include "cutting" flowers such as tulips, roses, irises, hydrangas, and peonies to enjoy indoors or to give as a beautiful bouquet to someone special to brighten their day!
After all the planning, planting, and fertilizing are done, why not treat yourself to a massage to relax and soothe all those tired and achy muscles? And while you're at it, how about a manicure just in case you didn't use garden gloves?
Call or check in to your local day spa and book yourself an appointment. You'll be glad you did and know it was all worth it as soon as you see all those beautiful flowers start to bloom!
Yes, flowers are one of Nature's most beautiful gifts to us. This time of the year we are beginning to see them everywhere from home flower beds, flowering shrubs on front lawns, wildflowers by the side of the road, and of course flower shops.
What better way to feel connected to Nature than to start planning and planting your own flower garden so that you can enjoy a beautiful color display outside all through the summer. Make sure to include "cutting" flowers such as tulips, roses, irises, hydrangas, and peonies to enjoy indoors or to give as a beautiful bouquet to someone special to brighten their day!
After all the planning, planting, and fertilizing are done, why not treat yourself to a massage to relax and soothe all those tired and achy muscles? And while you're at it, how about a manicure just in case you didn't use garden gloves?
Call or check in to your local day spa and book yourself an appointment. You'll be glad you did and know it was all worth it as soon as you see all those beautiful flowers start to bloom!
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