Healthy Choices.

Now is the time to add fresh citrus to your water think of more than just lemons, add grapefruits and orange to your drinks, take advantage of the season.

Blemish free skin!

• Clean, blemish-free skin improves more than just your beauty, it gives you a boost of confidence too. Stress, hormones, your body's chemistry and diet play a big part in your skin breakouts. Your skin's status is also dependent on your nationality and age. Quality skin care products that contain strong enough ingredients are important. Vitamin C, E, A , beta green tea, aloe, salacyid acid, and benzoid perioxide are some to name a few.


• Our skin is exposed to dust, dirt, makeup and sweat. When possible try to wash your face after exposure to dust and pollution. It is very important to cleanse before going to bed t allow the skin to breathe and rejuvenate. Sleeping with make-up on will increase the probability of pores becoming blocked and buildups in the pores causing blackheads. Get at least 7 hours of sleep.
  
• Dieting can be helpful in achieving a fresh complexion. By cleansing your body with clean foods such as fresh, raw vegetables and fruits with plenty of water can help overall detox the body. Try to stay away from fatty foods and processed foods. Get tested to see if you are possibly having an allergic reaction to foods that cause slight reactions, like integestion or bloating, etc. Many times people are intolerant to wheat or dairy products. They may be causing more of a reaction than you are aware of.
  
• Fact: Keeping fit and maintaining your exercise plan can contribute to a new and more healthy you. After your work out, cleanse the face and body to wash away any excess oils and bacteria from outside sources, especially shared gym equipment.

Take care of your body and it will take care of you.

February is the month of love.

Even if it is the month of love, there's still time for health and beauty. Go to the gym with your loved one, or do a quick exercise at home. Here's a few tips on how to stay fit.

5 Factors of Fitness.

1) EXERCISE.
At least 30 min of cardiovascular exercise 3 times a week and weight training at least 2 days a week.

Benefits of exercise include:
- Reduced risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.

- Decreased feelings of depression and anxiety.

- Weight control.


- Healthy bones, muscles and joints.

- Increased psychological well-being.


2) NUTRITION.
You have heard the saying "you are what you eat", and that is so true! The very molecules of the food you ingest are broken down and utilized for energy and the replacement of your cells.

- Food = fuel.


- Junk food = low energy, access fat storage, bad skin, foggy mind etc,.

- Nutritious food = high energy, calorie burning and improved weight loss.

3) SLEEP.
This component of fitness is often overlooked. Adequate rest is crucial to your state of well-being, as it is the time your body recovers from the day, replenishes and rejuvenates your body's organs and tissues, restores and synthesizes protein, etc,.

- For most adults, 7 to 8 hours a night appears to be the optimal amount of sleep.


- Getting too little sleep creates a "sleep debt", which is much like being overdrawn at a bank.

- You should feel well rested upon awaking.

- A sleep deficit can lead to a decrease in immune system function, impairment of memory a decreased physical memory.


4) POSITIVE MINDSET.
A positive attitude has been proven to enhance the immune system which helps prevent and fights off diseases. A positive mindset will help you handle stress. Because of this strong connection between the health of the mind and the health of the body it is important to stabilize your emotions.

- Seek out circumstances that make you feel positive.

- Avoid situations that cause you distress.

- Use stress reduction techniques to address the stresses that you can't control.

- When thinking a negative though, stop yourself and think of a way you can turn it into positive.

- Be thankful everyday for what you have in your life.

- Don't let the little things bother you; let them go! Your body will thank you.

5) EDUCATION.
Breeds motivation and motivation breeds success. The more educated you are about what makes you healthy, the more likely you will be to adopt those habits.

- Read fitness magazines, industry journals or health & fitness related books.

- Ask your trainer or someone educated in the field questions about your health.

- Research articles online.

Happy Valentine's!

At our Spa we make a great deal out of the holidays. It is your time to relax and treat yourself to a get-away. For Valentine's we give you the chance to bond with your sweetheart. Try our 1 hour Swedish Couple's Massage, and be in the hands of our professional team. Only $165 for a never-ending memory and a romantic treat.

Skin Care Tips:
(Supplements)

-Vitamin A. Keeps the skin smooth and moist.
-Vitamin B. Provides diverse functions, helps improve the skin's ability to uptake oxygen, and to tolerate UV exposure.
-Vitamin C. Is very important for the production of collagen. To apply it directly is anti-inflammatory and helps to even out your skin tone.

(Water)
Water is the most under-utilized healthy skin product on the market. Drinking water is essential for many bodily functions such as; circulation, digestion, absorbtion and excretion.

(Detoxification)
There are many ways to "detox" the body. Typically, dry brush exfoliation can be a regular routine before your morning shower which creates lymphatic stimulation and helps blood circulation. Another way to assist with detoxification is to increase water consumption and include more fiber in your diet by adding whole grains, beans, legumes, high fiber snacks including apples, nuts and seeds.

Do you..

Do you want to be more social, and more confident in yourself and your smile? We offer a teeth whitening procedure that takes less than an hour. Not only will it help you feel great, but others will notice it as well. Try our Zoom Teeth Whitening System. Have a smile make-over, who doesn't just love to have a perfect smile? Look years younger!!

Maybe you're having skin issues, and just don't know what to do. Here at our spa we have numerous treatments available that can satisfy you and your skin. We offer acne treatments, a variety of facials, chemical peels and laser treatments to help you fight break-outs.

We are a Full Service Day & Med Spa. Our employees are picked with care to reach our clients full satisfaction level. Is 2010 making you stressed and tired. Take a day off and escape into the hands of our professional team, try a massage. You can even help making your massage last longer by scheduling your massage for the end of the day so you won't have to make a mad dash anywhere after your treatment. Try to avoid caffeine so you can stay relaxed longer. After your massage you could enjoy a soaking warm bath by candlelight while listening to calming music.

positive change.

I was reading a few spa magazines, and I came across a few interesting things i thought might be helpful to you.

5 tips for top health.

1. Drink 10 to 12 glasses of water per day to support high-performance matabolism.

2. Eat two-thirds of your daily calories before dinner and try to get some exercise after dinner to avoid turning extra evening calories into fat.

3. Mix fruit with a bit of protein as midmorning and midafternoon snacks to help maintain an even blood-sugar level and prevent hunger spikes.

4. Eat a "lean/clean" lunch: Three-quarters of your meal should be mixed vegetables, salad, or soup. One-quarter should consist of lean protein.

5. Follow the American Medical Association's "10,000 Steps a Day" minimum exercise regimen (try taking a half-hour walk at lunch and opting for stairs whenever possible) and set a reminder for two-minute breaks during the day. During the breaks, look out a window at the sky and take deep, slow breaths. These breaks will help lower the stress hormone cortisol.

5 keys to peaceful energy.

1. See the adventure in change. A study at Stanford University found that people who embrace change and learn from it demonstrate creativity and innovation. This allows them to bounce back from setbacks and achieve their full potential.

2. Reboot your schedule. British scientists discovered that women who funnel most of their energy into projects that are fundamentally important to them are more producative, commit fewer errors and report less fatique when tackling tedious tasks like paying bills.

3. Anticipate the good that's still to come. Looking forward to upcoming experiences can ward up stress, report researchers at Californias's Loma Linda University. Daydreaming about a happy future promotes vivid emotions that reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol by 36 percent.

4. Swap out draining foods. Cutting back on sugar not only promotes weight loss and energy but can also keep the brain sharp, according to new research at Comlumbia University Medical Center in New York City. Scientists found that preventing chronically elevated blood sugar levels increases blood flow to and boosts activity in the region of the brain that controls memory and learning.

5. Create a happiness bubble. A recent survey conducted by SC Johnson revealed that over 90 percent of moms spend a whopping 20 hours every week carpooling their kids to and from. That makes the car am ideal place to engage in tension-reducing conversations. Spending just 10 minutes chatting with a loved one prompts the release of the hormone oxytocin. A surge of this calming chemical counteracts the effects of the stress hormone cortisol.



Take time to work;
it is the price of success.

Take time to think;
it is the source of power.

Take time to play;
it is the secret of perpetual youth.

Take time to read;
it is the foundation of wisdom.

Take time to be friendly;
it is the road to happiness.

Take time to dream;
it is hitching your wagon to a star.

Take time to love and be loved;
it is the privilege of the gods.

Take time to look around;
it is too short a day to be selfish.

Take time to laugh;
it is the music of the soul.


(old irish prayer)

A New Year!

A New Year has set in. Now is the time to look your best. With help from our professional team at Body Beautiful we can make that happen. Maybe you want to renew your skin, or maybe you feel tired of going through the daily routine of applying make-up. Try our Eyelash Extensions just $79 for a full set. We are constantly running promotions to keep our clients happy and interested. We are a Full Service Day and Med Spa, and our goal is to make you feel beautiful.

Treat yourself to a day of pampering. Try one of our packages such as The Mini Break-Away which contains a 30 minute Swedish Massage with a Mini-Manicure and a Mini-Pedicure. We offer a variety of different packages. Go to our Website for more information. http://www.bodybeautifulspa.net/

I personally love our Everlasting Manicure which is a Gel Lacquer that gives the nails a smooth and polished look. It last up to two weeks and makes your nails look beautiful everyday. Call us to schedule an appointment today.