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well being and information • What is a facial? • Health Tip: Brazil Nuts - A Natural and Tasty Selenium Source • What is a Hot Stone Massage? • Health Tip: Heard of drinking apple cider vinegar in the mornings? What is a facial? A facial cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear, well-hydrated skin. A facial is the second most popular spa treatment after massage. It is sometimes called a "deep-cleansing facial" or or "deep-pore cleansing" facial because of extractions. 10 Important Reasons Why You Should Get a Facial Treatment The largest organ in our body is our skin which acts as a protection from the harmful invasion of foreign substances. The skin helps the body to excrete waste products. Therefore, our skin needs to be pampered and protected at all times. There are various ways that we can protect our skin from the external factors that can harm the integrity of our skin. Eating the right kind of foods, regular exercise, getting enough sleep, proper hydration, and wearing sunscreen are important ways to keep our skin healthy but having a regular facial treatment from a trusted therapist is a very vital step towards healthy skin for both men and women.... • read the full article about facials >
Health Tip: Brazil Nuts - A Natural and Tasty Selenium Source Brazil nuts are a very handy source of selenium, a mineral that most New Zealanders don't get enough of. New Zealand's soil contains low levels of selenium, this means that all produce grown in NZ soil tends to have low selenium levels raising some concerns about our selenium status, as selenium is essential for our good health. There is good evidence to suggest that ensuring we get the recommended dietary intake level every day (60 mcg for women, 70 mcg for men) or a little bit more, can help to reduce the risk of chronic disease and enhance our immune system. Selenium is an important part of various compounds involved in antioxidant defences within our body cells, our metabolism, immune function and reproduction. A 2008 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that eating just two brazil nuts a day – containing around 100 micrograms of selenium – was as effective at optimising selenium status as selenium containing dietary supplements. So enjoying just two brazil nuts a day, as part of a morning or afternoon snack, is a great way to ensure you're getting enough selenium, and these nuts also contain good unsaturated fats, fibre and many other nutrients that are good for our health. The important thing is not to overdo things - just TWO brazil nuts per day. If you eat more than that it's possible that selenium could accumulate in your body, and that's not good, plus the nuts also contain metals such as barium and radium and we don't need or want lots of those in our body. So add just two brazil nuts to your daily food intake and relax, safe in the knowledge that you've got your selenium intake sorted without the need for an expensive dietary supplement - brilliant and tasty! (You will find these at your local fruit shop, health shop or supermarket)
What is a Hot Stone Massage? Hot Stone Massage is a devine head to toe relaxation massage with oil and hot basalt stones. This therapy dates back to 2000BC in Indian and Mayan cultures. By using stone placement and smooth swedish style strokes the heat from the stones penetrates the muscles to increase blood flow and release tension. The hot stones allow for deeper relaxation of the muscles and calms the nervous system. A truly soothing treatment leaving you in a state of deep relaxation.
Health Tip: Heard of drinking apple cider vinegar in the mornings? Change of season… the colder weather is definitely upon us. It’s the perfect time to take a little extra care with looking after yourself. Apple cider vinegar, is one of the most popular alternative health remedies in use today. It has been used since ancient times as a remedy for many different ailments. Hippocrates is said to have used it as an antibiotic. One of the main benefits of apple cider vinegar is that it is very effective in detoxifying both the blood stream and various organs in the body. Aspects of apple cider vinegar act, therefore, as a purifier. It has the ability to break down fatty mucous and phlegm deposits in the body. In turn, apple cider vinegar therefore promotes the healthy functioning of the body’s vital organs by preventing your urine from becoming excessively alkaline. The organs it assists include the kidneys, bladder, liver, etc. Apple cider vinegar also assists the blood by oxidating it, which prevents the blood from becoming too viscous (thick) and can results in putting more pressure on the heart and blood vessels, raising the blood pressure. This magic vinegar also assists in digestion and it helps to neutralize any toxic substance that enters the body. In cases of food, apple cider vinegar taken before meals can often neutralize any harmful substances that might be hidden in the food preventing things like diarrhoea. 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (preferably organic) and 1 tsp of honey in a cup of hot water. Drink in the mornings before breakfast.
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