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Lifting The lid on Dry Body Brushing:with Bodecare Wellness
& Spa Products!
Ever wanted to know how to really Dry Body Brush?
So many times we are told you just do a few strokes
here and there and that's it. However, really understanding
the process and steps of Dry Body Brushing will make
it easier to get the results and gain the health benefits,
which Day Spa's and Natural therapists have been preaching
about for years.
Dry skin brushing has long been known to stimulate the
body's lymphatic system for improved health and is an
excellent form of exfoliating for clear skin. Jodie
Smith, of Bodecare (pronounced 'Body-care') states dry
skin brushing works by exciting the body's physiological
activities, such as lymph and blood circulation, restores
moist, supple skin for youthfulness and strengthens
the flow of vital chi.
General Rules of Dry Skin Brushing
1. Always use a natural bristle skin brush.
2. Perform on Dry Skin only.
3. Generally stroke upward in one movement.
4. Light strokes repeated 7 times.
5. Adjust pressure to your comfort levels.
6. Best to follow brushing with some form of hydrotherapy
i.e. shower or bath
7. Don't brush more than you need to. Over doing it
does not mean better results.
Steps of Dry Body Brushing
1. Start at soles of feet, stroking body brush from
toes to heel, follow each brush stroke with a soothing
sweep of the other hand.
2. Continue on top of foot from toes to ankles and then
up the leg, ensuring to cover entire leg.
3. Move to buttocks, starting at top of buttock, brush
down to the gluteal fold (where buttock joins the leg)
and sweep back again to top.
4. Then from base of buttock sweep upward to outside
of hip and work up the back and over the shoulder.
5. Brush abdomen, hands, arms and chest, ensuring to
avoid breasts and genitalia area.
A slight reddening of the skin (erythema) is normal,
it is the blood circulation responding to the skin brushing.
Before Dry Body Brushing please take note of the
following precautions:
1. Never Skin Brush over active inflammation e.g. open
wounds, inflamed sores, varicose veins.
2. Never Skin Brush during an active cancer state or
over enlarged lymph nodes.
3. Do not brush on sunburnt skin.
4. Avoid breasts & genitalia area.
5. If pregnant seek doctors advise first before skin
brushing.
6. Never brush in an active cancer state.
Hygiene is important with dry skin brushing,
as so much dead skin cells sloughs off and works it's
way into the brush bristles. Therefore, if brushing
daily, clean brush every 3-4 days and if brushing approximately
three days a week, clean the brush once a week. To clean
your dry skin brush, wash in hot soapy water and leave
in the sun to dry. For an even greater clean wash bristles
in an antibacterial soap in hot water and soak in disinfectant
for 5 minutes, rinse and leave in the sun to dry. (Please
note: these are hygiene steps for your personal body
brush, which you use at home)
Of course Dry Skin Brushing can be a lot more detailed
and can last for up to 30 minutes, more reference points
are noted on the bodecare website.
According to Jodie, the energizing benefits of skin
brushing can be felt days after starting the process
and could also tighten the skin and reduce cellulite
in many cases, particularly if complemented by a cardio
routine and a healthy diet. Jodie also advises clients
on the proper techniques of brushing.
"Clients often ask me how to get the best results from
body brushing. I tell them that a routine of dry brushing
before showering, starting with the lower body first
and brushing in an upward motion towards the heart will
yield the best benefits, promote circulation and improve
energy levels," she said.
For more information on where Bodecare brushes are stocked
please log onto our web site: www.bodecare.com
and send a request form. Jodie Smith, Director, 07 3870
0860 , 0438946670
OR
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- 12 August 2007. Represented by Ezynailz Face & Body
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Aesthetic Expo Conference Gold Coast Convention
& Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach Qld 23 & 24th June 2007.
Represented by Salon Pacific Beauty Supplies ASPA Conference
- Luna Park - Sydney | 28 - 29 July 2007.
Abundance and Passion Playshop: with Live Life 2 The
Max!
The Secret keeps some of the information a Secret! Find
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. Morning Tea, Gourmet lunch and bubbles, and Afternoon
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All materials: includes scissors, gluesticks,
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If you have a stack of magazines you'd like to use and/or
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Preconception Care, What Every Prospective Parent
Should Know: with Jenny Mitchell!
The
aims of preconception care are to improve the health
of prospective parents. Improving your health prior
to conception can improve the health of your baby and
reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. Preconception
health has several components. The first step is to
visit your GP for a health check. In particular, women
planning to conceive should have the following blood
tests: Blood group, rubella immunity and iron studies.
In addition, both partners should be screened for STIs
(sexually transmitted infections). Some STIs can reduce
fertility and others can be passed onto your baby. Don't
assume that you do not have an STI if you have no symptoms,
as some STIs have no obvious symptoms.
Most women would have heard of folic acid or folate.
Folate is a B group vitamin which has been shown in
scientific studies to reduce the risk of neural tube
defects such as Spina bifida. Optimal preconception
care involves more than just taking folic acid. Most
health professionals now recommend taking a comprehensive
multivitamin with a minimum of 500mcg of folate, before
conception and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
As the number of couples experiencing difficulty conceiving
increases, more research is being dedicated to the influence
of nutritional and lifestyle factors. Did you know that
your body weight and the types of foods you consume
can affect your fertility? This is true for both men
and women. If you are trying to conceive, you could
benefit from a consultation with a Naturopath who is
also qualified in Natural Fertility Management practitioner.
Natural Fertility Management practitioners can assist
you in identifying the most fertile time in your cycle,
and help you achieve optimal health. Give your baby
the best start
in life by starting preconception care today.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER
Free
Cellular Health Test for new clients, valued at $25.
Contact Jenny on (07) 3420 6131 Suite 8/ 1177 Logan
Rd Holland Park or Click
here for details
www.fertilitymatters.com.au
Colour Therapy Has Been Used in Healing Since the Dawn
of Time: with Bio Beauty Products!
Colour
Therapy
(Chromatherapy) has been used in healing since the dawn
of time. More and more people are understanding the
connection between our mental, emotional, physical and
spiritual selves - that the mind, body and soul are
intertwining matrixes, which affect all levels of our
being.
Sunlight consists of the entire electro-magnetic
spectrum that we depend on to exist on this planet.
Using modern technology it is now possible to utilize
the entire visible spectrum of colours from sunlight
in the form of low level polarized light which affects
the body on both a physical and emotive level.
Your skin and other body tissues have the ability
to absorb light and use it as a source of energy
to stimulate cellular regeneration .By using the visible
rays (without UV rays) known as chromatherapy, the light
and colour can irradiate the skin in a non invasive
way to produce startling effects. Each cell of the body
receives the specific wavelengths it needs to
achieve optimal health of skin and body.
Light flows through the eyes and triggers photo-neurons
and hormone production, which influences our complex
biochemical system. This in turn affects the entire
body including many chronic ailments caused by emotional,
metabolic or endocrine malfunctions. By using chromatherapy
we can influence our energy fields to positively affect
the immune system, relax the body, increase motivation
and improve physical appearance such as photo ageing
, acne, scarring, collagen, elastin and HA production,
reduction in fine lines etc
Adding Oxygen and Essences to the therapy provides
a holistic solution for beauty and well being. This
synergy of therapies - light; colour; oxygen and essences-
creates very potent and effective treatment regimes.
The colour light units are available from a low inclusive
cost of $1400
(617) 5580 5744 or click
here for details
http://www.beautyhealthsupply.com/
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Nourishedmagazine.com.au:
Feeding Our Children!
Feeding
Our Children by Tom Cowan
Tom
Cowan gives us an unequaled introduction into the world
of Nourishment for Kids. From babyhood to the teen years,
their special nutritional needs can be catered for with
highly nutritious whole foods and a little planning.
MORE... .
.MORE...
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Short
and Sweet:Hazelnut Rocher Cheesecake!
Ingredients
Base
200g dark chocolate, melted 1/4 cup chocolate hazelnut
spread 1 1/4 cups rice bubbles 1/2 cup coarsely chopped
roasted hazelnuts
Cheesecake
500g
Australian cream cheese, softened 300ml Australian thickened
cream, extra 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup chocolate
hazelnut spread 100g dark chocolate, melted 2 teaspoons
gelatine dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water 2
egg whites melted dark chocolate, for drizzling extra
roasted hazelnuts halved, for serving
Method
1.
For base, combine melted chocolate, choc hazelnut spread,
rice bubbles and hazelnuts. Press mixture into a lined
24cm round springform tin, refrigerate until set. 2.
For cheesecake, beat cream cheese, cream, sugar and
choc hazelnut spread with electric beaters until smooth.
Beat in chocolate and dissolved gelatine. 3. Beat egg
whites until stiff peaks form and stir into cream cheese
mixture. Pour mixture over chocolate base and refrigerate
for 1-2 hours or until set. 4. To serve, remove cheesecake
from pan, drizzle with dark chocolate and sprinkle with
extra hazelnuts. Use a sharp knife to cut into small
wedges for serving.
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Laughter
is the best medicine!
"Darling,"
said the swooning man to his new bride. "Now that we
are married, do you think you will be able to live on
my small income?" "Of course, dearest, no trouble,"
she said. "But what will you live on?"
Quote
of the week!
What
is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair
for the thing that you are doing, knowing that it is
not enough, that you have got to have hard work and
a certain sense of purpose." -- Margaret
Thatcher, British Prime Minister
For
a Good Cause: Why Support Voiceless - The Fund for Animals?
Please
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important
words from our patron, jm coetzee
a
celebration of the animal protection community
abbie cornish interviewed about the inaugural animal
club 'humane school prize' on channel ten
voiceless's 2006 grant recipients
professor steven wise to deliver animal law lecture
at unsw
katrina sharman presents at 'the future of animal law
conference' at harvard law school ...and much more
http://www.voiceless.org.au/images/stories/e-updates/e-update_issue11.pdf
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ISSUES OF NATURALLY HAPPY
In
the next issue of "Naturally Happy"
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- Osteopathy!
- Emotional
Freedom Technique!
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Offers!
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- Short
and sweet!
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this link doesn't work please email [email protected]
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