Home Spa Lady Tips Issue # 6 Facelifts, Sinus, Essential Oils

Home Spa Lady's Tips of the Week Issue # 6 - January 4, 2006 Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
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Make Every Day A Spa Day!
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In This Issue
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1. Natural Facelifts
2. Hints for Sinus Sufferers
3. The Most Under-rated Essential Oil
4. Spa Food at Home
5. Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
6. Home Spa Lady's First Teleseminar

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1. Natural Facelifts
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Increasing interest in Botox alternatives might be due to fear of side effects from the injections, such as ptosis, or drooping eyelids.

A neurotoxin, Botox works by paralyzing the muscles at the point of injection, such as the areas around the eyes known as crows feet, and the brow and forehead. It blocks the signal in the body that tells the muscle to contract. It lasts for 3 to 8 months. Said to be safe, many people are pleased with the results of Botox injections.

But for those who don't like the idea of injecting a toxin into the body and are interested in more natural ways, good affordable alternatives are available. The self performed Acupressure Face Lift is one of the most natural and least expensive alternatives. This was popularized almost 20 years ago by actress Lindsay Wagner.

Eighteen acupressure points surround each eye, as well as many other points located throughout the face. When we apply our own finger pressure to these points with conscious intent, we canaffect the flow of electricity, life force and circulation to that area. Well nourished tissues result.

Want a sampling? Try it now. Do it on one side so you can tell the difference from the other side.

With your forefinger, identify the bony orbit around your eye. Feel the bone under your eyebrow and follow it around your eyewalking your fingers lightly on the edge of the bone to the inside near the nose. Now do it with added pressure making sure you are using the pads of your fingers (beware of long nails near the eye). Continue around in concentric half circles on the one side of the face.

You may notice that some spots are more tender than others. These may likely be acupoints that are energetically blocked. The pressure of the pad of your finger can create enough electricity that can open that blockage and bring in more chi(energy). For best results you may want to get a face chart for the specific locations of these points and practice it on a daily basis.

An excellent way to enhance the acupressure face lift is by using therapeutic essential oils on the tips of your fingers. The oils naturally add oxygen and their own chi to vitalize the area.

Collagen and Restylane injections are dermal fillers that plump up the skin and make it more taut and youthful looking. Here again, they are injections. Wouldn't it be great to get a collagen filler naturally without an invasive procedure?

A cream known as "topical botox" Argireline, is intended to relax facial tension but it can increase facial sag. This can happen because the neurotransmitters that it inhibits actually help maintain firmness.

There are a zillion creams, lotions, and potions on the market that claim to be natural and organic. Check the labels carefully to see if ingredients contain anything like propylene glycol, sodium laurel sulfate, or DEA (diethanolamine). If they do, they are not truly natural ingredients. These things are known to be carcinogenic. So whether they temporarily plump the area or not, having a carcinogen is not worth it.

My favorite 'botox alternative' that I use alternating with organic virgin coconut oil cream, is Young Living's ART (Age Refining Technology) Skin Care System. This is because I believe so much in the rejuvenating powers of Frankincense and Sandalwood, and wolfberry seed oil. The ingredients are organic and very pure. But the best part is that the enzymes use light and energy from your own body to activate it.

The best natural facelift, however, is something that works in an instant, is healthy but very contagious, and can truly take yearsoff of your face. YOUR SMILE :).
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2. Hints for Sinus Sufferers
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In my years of practice, I would have to say that sinus problems were one of the most common health challenges among the people that I saw. It wasn't always the primary reason for the visit--but somehow this problem showed up tied to other symptoms and issues - such as allergies, skin disorders, frequent headaches, depression, stomach problems, and colon issues to name a few.

I also found that when my clients and I would discuss the contributing factors and some of the natural remedies to lessen or correct the problems, they resisted making changes and following through on some of the corrective practices.

You may resist too. And this may be the first time you will hear these principles related to sinus problems, but I can tell you that the people I've seen who did use these principles and practices saw great improvement.

So I'm going to list a few of these here with the intention of writing a more extensive Special Report in the future.

Certain foods are the leading contributors to sinus problems.
Here are the worst:
--Cheeses, especially aged
--Wine
--Sugar
--Mushrooms
--Bread made with yeast
--Preservatives
--Cakes, pastries, cookies
--Acid forming beverages: coffee, tea, soda

During holidays people have flare-ups of sinus conditions often due to the foods they eat at their holiday tables. Those foods are usually a combination of all of those listed above.

Here is another extremely important point: If the body is not eliminating properly, this can cause sinus problems.

In Chinese medicine, the lung and large intestine meridians are shared. This means that what is going on in the gut is directly related to the breathing conditions. When I was a practicing colon hydrotherapist, one of the fastest reactions that people would have during a colon cleanse was draining of their sinuses. People would be astonished that their sinuses would open like a spicket.

Here's the deal:
Sinuses are made up of mucous membranes. It is a dark moist environment. The intestinal tract is mucous membrane - dark and moist as well. Many microbes live in these environments naturally. When certain foods are eaten - like those listed above, they can disturb the normal microbiological terrain by introducing alot of yeast. Then, the mucous membranes grow an overabundance of yeast. This yeast will then make you crave those foods listed above--it can become a crazy cycle. And yeast loves sugar.

Sugar is the worst thing you can take in your body when you have a sinus problem. That includes all forms of sugar--even fruit and fruit juices. And carbs are a no-no(ie pasta, breads) because they turn to sugar. And definitely no alcohol.

The Bad News: You can't eat any of the food listed above. Easier to say the only thing you should eat is protein and vegetables.

The Good News: You only need to do this for a few days to notice an improvement.

Here are two extremely effective practices to assist the sinus clearing process:
--Use of therapeutic grade essential oils (inhaling and ingestion). Not only do certain oils clear the breathing passages, they also have anti-microbial and anti-yeast tendencies so they help to kill off the overgrowth of the unwanted microbes, while respecting the microbes that should live there. The oils to use here are eucalyptus, peppermint, ravensara (in Young Living the blends would be RC and Raven as top favorites).

--Colon cleansing
One last quick tip for sinuses:
Always carry a bottle of peppermint oil with you. When you are really stuffed up (probably after you have eaten something not so good for you) put a few drops in your palms, rub your hands together, cup them and inhale from your palms. Be sure not to touch your eyes with your fingers. If you're stomach is upset from what you have eaten, rub a few drops on your belly. If you have a headache because what you ate was loaded with preservatives, rub a few drops on your temple and behind your neck.
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3. The Most Under-rated Essential Oil
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Lemon Essential Oil is one of the most amazing oils.

Lemons are taken for granted by so many of us. When fallen off the grocery store shelf they are more likely to get kicked down the aisle as opposed to being picked up. Yet, the cold pressed oil from these rinds can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, staph aureus in two hours, and pneumococcus bacteria in three hours.

That's not all. . . a 0.2% solution of lemon oil kills diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes, and it even has anti-depressant effects.

That's still not all. . .it increases white blood cell count, improves memory, induces relaxation, improves microcirculation,and is an antiseptic.

There's still more. . .it is very high in d-limonenes which has been studied and found to combat tumor growth, so use in the case of cancerous tumors can be indicated.

Not to mention. . .it has been widely used for skin care in reducing wrinkles, cleansing the skin and helping to controlacne.

And there's even more. . .arteriosclerosis, obesity, parasites, urinary tract infections, varicose veins, anxiety, hypertension,and digestive problems.

Are you curious how this one particular oil can do so many things? Believe it or not, many essential oils have a wide variety of uses and applications. If you want to learn why and how, join the Teleseminar this Thursday night.
To learn more andregister:http://tinyurl.com/afl2j
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4. Spa Food at Home
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Central to the 'spa-experience' is good healthy whole foods. Great spa-cuisine recipes that can be whipped up at home. You can be very creative with the presentation part. In this recipe you decorate your plate with your squash puree.

Steamed Oriental Salmon with Pureed Squash
4 lbs. butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
4 Tbsp. non-fat cream or extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
4 3-oz. skinless fillets of fresh salmon
8-12 fresh snow peas (optional)

To prepare pureéd squash: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place squash halves cut-side down in a baking pan. Fill pan with water about 1/2-inch deep. Bake squash 30 minutes. Turn squash over and bake 30 minutes more, or until tender. Remove from oven and transfer squash to plate and allow to cool until easily handled. Scoop flesh from skin of squash. Transfer to a food processor or blender to purée. While pureéing, add lime juice and just enough olive oil to make a smooth pureé. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.

In a covered container, store pureéd squash in refrigerator until ready to use, up to three days. Heat in microwave before serving with salmon.

To prepare salmon: Place ginger, vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Transfer to non-stick baking pan large enough to hold salmon pieces. (Pan should have a depth of at least 1/2 inch.)
Add salmon and turn to coat on all sides. Marinate up to 2 hours in refrigerator. Before steaming, bring to room temperature and season with salt and pepper to taste.
To steam salmon, select a large pot in which the pan of fish will comfortably sit. Inside the pot place a heat-proof stand or rack on which the pan can sit high enough to prevent 3 to 5 inches of simmering water from splashing onto food - about an inch above water level. Add enough hot water to pot so it comes 3-5 inches up side of pot.
Carefully place pan with fish on stand or rack*. Bring water to boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and steam fish until almost tender. Add snow peas to top of fish. Cover and continue steaming until fish is completely tender and snow peas are tender-crisp.

Meanwhile, reheat squash pureé and divide among 4 plates in the shape of a wide letter "c." Carefully remove fish from steamer and place a fillet in the inside curve of pureéd squash on each plate. Glaze top of salmon with any juice left in baking pan. Place snow peas (if using) between salmon and squash, as a garnish. Serve immediately.

*A stand can be improvised by removing both ends of an empty food can that contained juice or vegetables, for example.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 328 calories, 16g. fat (3 g. saturated fat), 29g. carbohydrate, 19g. protein, 8g. dietary fiber, 61mg. sodium
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5. Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
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You do two things. Keep the big picture in mind (which is making your life better) and accomplish the smaller goals. The "dailies" are small steps to the big picture.
Realize this is leading to a life change more than getting started in a new year. It is a process, not an event.

Our healthy practices can be habitual just like our destructive practices. Let yourself think of this as a process that leads to a habit - a good habit.
Here are a few tips to get the process rollin' - where it can become a habit and eventually a way of life:

--Commit, and recommit if necessary.
--Plan and pace yourself
--Focus on the present
--Keep the big picture in your mind
--Take small steps and stick with it consistently

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an art, but a habit" Aristotle
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6. Home Spa Lady's First Tele-seminar
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"How To Use Essential Oils to Pamper Your Body and Soul" For more details: http://tinyurl.com/afl2j
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Where to Meet, Hear, or Learn with Home Spa Lady™:
January 5:
In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: How To Use Essential Oils to Pamper Your Body andSoul"
For more details and to registerhttp://tinyurl.com/afl2j

January 10: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,apprentices, and Certified Practitioners

Details and registration at http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm

February 7: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration athttp://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm

February 24 - 26: Marlton, NJ
Workshop: Healing Touch Level 3
Pre-requisites: Level 1 & 2
Contact hours for nurses and massage therapists
Details and registration at:http://www.healingenergies.com/calendar.htm

March 13: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students, apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration athttp://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm

March 18-19: Marlton, NJ
Workshop: Healing Touch Level 1Open to anyone
Contact hours for nurses and massage therapists
Details and registration at:http://www.healingenergies.com/calendar.htm

April 3: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students, apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm

June 9: St. Paul, MN
American Holistic Nurses Association / American Holistic MedicalAssociation Joint Conference
"How To Turn The Internet Into Income For Your Holistic Practice" http://www.ahna.org/events/2006.html

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