Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Tattoo After Care

by Gonzo Maude | |
Tattoos are practically as old as time. For thousands of years this art form served as adornments, status symbols, declarations of love, religious rites, coming of age rituals, even punishment for cultures all over the world. Early examples of tattoos were found on female Egyptian mummies dated to circa 2000 B.C. [...]

Using the Exercise Ball to get in shape… a series

Get ready to play ball and roll your way to fitness. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a regular gym-goers, or an elite athlete, working out with the exercise ball will give you a defined physique and a stronger, healthier, injury-free body.
Exercises that use a ball work on your body’s muscle groups from a strong central [...]

Going Green with Wheatgrass

by Shelby Molchan |
The world around you is “going green,” but what about the world inside you, how green (or how clean) is it? Wheatgrass is one of nature’s finest healers. It has a broad effectiveness, and its three most therapeutic roles are blood purification, liver detoxificaton and colon cleansing.
Wheatgrass is a balanced source of [...]

MicroNeedling with DermaRoller™: A Natural Method for Rejuvenating Skin

by César A. Maúrtua, MD, Anesthesiologist and Integrative Medical Practitioner |
Microneedling is a simple, relatively new concept that can make the skin look younger by reducing lines, scars and discoloration. Applying tiny micro-punctures to the skin with fine needles stimulates the body’s natural healing response, promoting the proliferation of skin cells and the production of [...]

by Tim Salyer |
In the fight against damaged and aging skin, TRUESCIENCE skin care line emerges as a powerful, safe and natural way to a youthful and vibrant appearance.
Kim Lytle commented on her first trial with TrueScience, “It is a light, non-greasy lotion that blends in very easily.” She has sensitive skin and was looking [...]

Hydrating vs. Moisturizing: Rethinking the One-Size-Fits-All Skin Care Regimen

by Terri Arucha |
Cleanse, tone and moisturize. It is a process that skin care companies have ingrained in our minds. While most people simply accept this three-step formula as gospel, others seek a regimen that fits their specific needs. With an emphasis on correction, skin care professionals and their products work with the skin’s natural [...]

What in the world is a Photofacial?

Photofacial, or collagen stimulation, is performed by a laser (Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) or a similar laser type device, an IPL machine (Intense Pulse Light). In order to understand the benefits of laser treatment, one should be aware of a few skin basics, such as the changes that occur with aging and [...]

by Massage Envy Reno – S. Virginia Street |
HOURS IN UNCOMFORTABLE plane seats. Driving unfamiliar cars. Sleeping in hotel beds. That is the life of Jillian Vail of Ocoee, Fla. Yes, she enjoys selling all-natural French pastries, but covering 30 States and being on the road for 45 to 48 weeks a year took their [...]

Are Sore Muscles Cramping your Style?

by Kaleigh Richards |
With the changing season and warm weather upon us, there is a tendency for people to push their body beyond what it is prepared for. Muscles that are pushed too far too soon tend to become very sore. The cause of this soreness is known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). DOMS [...]

Motherhood. No Wimps Here

by Jane O’Brien, PT |
If you’ve recently had a baby in the last two years, you may be feeling the effects in your body – even this long after delivery. Delivery is difficult on a body. Here are some tips to consider on how to be a mom without breaking your back.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, [...]

Shocking Natural Beauty Aids Found in Your Kitchen!

A Growing number of people are beginning to follow such strange rites as rubbing orange peel on their skin or putting egg white beneath their eyes. At times they can be found lying around with tea bags covering their eyelids.
No. They are not members of a new cult. They are merely a rapidly expanding group [...]

A Superhero in Disguise: Apple Cider Vinegar

by Melissa Picoli |
Apple Cider Vinegar should be given a cape. Seriously, it should be given a beautiful golden cape, ACV written across the back with a thunderbolt, or something of the sort. It deserves recognition. It hangs out in our cupboards, often pushed aside as we reach for its smoother cousin, balsamic, or its [...]