Wellness Articles

Health » Wellness | By Garey Simmons @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 10:26 AM

Many people these days are opting for all natural skin care products, whether it's items they buy that are organic or products they make at home. Many organic all natural skin care products you purchase at the retail store are just as affordable as other products if not even more so, and most are readily available at your favorite retailer or easily purchased online. But many women are also finding that it's just as easy to make their own all natural skin care products at home,... more...

Health » Wellness | By Garey Simmons @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 2:01 PM

If you're thinking about pampering yourself a little and going to a spa, consider expanding your visit a little and going to a medical spa for a facial treatment like a peel or botox. Many spas offer the traditional day spa amenities, and also offer medical facial services. You might enjoy turning the pampering up a little bit, getting a health boost from regular spa treatments, and leaving with a younger-looking face. A medical day spa differs from a traditional day spa in that it ... more...

Health » Wellness | By Garey Simmons @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 1:51 PM

If you've never been to a day spa, you may be wondering what people do there, and why you would want to go. You may have a vague idea that a day spa is a glorified 'beauty shop,' or you may not have a clue in the world what goes on at a day spa. If you've always wondered (or never wondered), you might be surprised at how thoroughly relaxing and rejuvenating a day spa can be. While some day spas do offer hairstyling and manicures, day spas are not primarily salons or be... more...

Health » Wellness | By Garey Simmons @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 1:43 PM

If you're in the mood for some pampering and spoiling, but don't have the time or inclination to spend a week at a spa, consider a day of pampering at your local day spa. Most good-sized cities have several day spas. In fact, there may be a day spa just around the corner from your home or work. But don't just go to the closest day spa without checking out what's available in your area. When you call or visit a day spa for a look-see, you should feel that everyone there... more...

Health » Wellness | By Garey Simmons @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 1:42 PM

Congratulations on your upcoming spa day! Whether you've made this investment in pampering yourself, or been gifted a day at a spa, you're about to enjoy an incredible day of pampering, relaxation and rejuvenation. When you get home in the evening, you'll feel like a brand new person, and be relaxed and ready for whatever comes next in your life. To get the most out of your day spa, you should spend a little time before you go preparing yourself physically and emotionally ... more...

Health » Wellness | By Garey Simmons @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 1:41 PM

Ever notice that one woman you know? The one who always looks ten years younger than you, but she was ahead of you in high school? What does she do? Chances are she goes to a day spa. You don't need Botox injections or plastic surgery. You can come out of the spa looking and feeling younger, and a few visits a year will maintain that fresh, young look for a very small investment of time and money. Day spas specialize in rejuvenation and skin treatments. If your goal is to look younge... more...

Health » Wellness | By Garey Simmons @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 1:39 PM

As you plan your trip to the day spa, you're probably thinking about what you'll do there. You may be specifically thinking about what treatments you want to have. When it comes to the skin treatments, if you're considering any higher-end skin treatments, decide in plenty of time to make the arrangements. The primary skin treatment at any day spa is a facial. In its simplest form the facial involves a facial scrub and cleanser and perhaps the removal of a blackhead here and... more...

Health » Wellness | By Ann Knapp @ Sunday, 7th September 2008 @ 5:01 PM

Skin care is an always advancing technology with new products being tested, developed and marketed. Some of these products start as trends only to fade away, while some have staying power and find their ways into beauty routines for years to come. Here's a list of some of 2008's skin care trends and products: An Organic Standard Now that organic beauty products can receive the USDA seal to indicate its degree of purity, look for a regulatory standard and seal for natural be... more...

Health » Wellness | By Khemal Dole @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 6:22 AM

Prevention is the number one way to avoid the causes of tinnitus. Protecting yourself from the initial cause will help ensure that you will not suffer from the disease worsening. This is very common. Some people thing tinnitus will not affect them and they are careless with their ears. Hearing is not something you want to mess around with. Life with out sound is a lonely one and when there is a chorus of ringing and buzzing to go along with the silence it could absolutely drive you insane. more...

Health » Wellness | By Paul Fitzgerald @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 1:20 AM

One of the initial signs that indicate that your bowel is not functioning properly is constipation. It is a condition wherein one is experiencing difficulties in expelling wastes from the body. Normally, a person has to defecate one to three times a day, or at least three times a week. However, many people experience irregularities in their bowel movements, often accompanied by abdominal pains, diarrhea or constipation. These symptoms tend to be annoying and troublesome that most people would ta... more...

Health » Wellness | By Jackie Lee @ Thursday, 4th September 2008 @ 12:57 AM

If you are thinking about using a sauna and are wondering what the benefits might be you will find there are many benefits that go beyond simple stress relief. Make sure you check with your doctor if you have any ongoing medical conditions, and then try a sauna for all the benefits it provides. Stress Relief Most everyone is aware that sauna helps to relieve stress. Most people don't understand why. As the temperature of your skin increases it allows the release of mo... more...

Health » Wellness | By Zach Thompson @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 11:29 PM

If the stresses of life have got you down, if you get up tired after a full nights sleep it may be time to try adding some glyco nutrients to your diet. It can be as easy as drinking an ounce of goji juice daily. It tastes great and will help give you more energy and stamina to help you do all the things you need to do each day. Glyco nutrients help the body's cells communicate with each other better and they are not readily available in the foods we normally eat. If your body doe... more...

Health » Wellness | By John Khu @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 10:30 PM

Many people when looking into detoxification practices forget that the skin is one of the biggest filters that the body has. It absorbs and releases huge amounts of toxins and is capable of being one of your biggest allies when it comes to the detoxification process. If you have been looking into ways of feeling younger, looking younger and losing weight you may have come across the body detox wrap. These are wraps that are designed to provide a way to encourage the release of toxins from the bo... more...

Health » Wellness | By Paul Fitzgerald @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 8:28 PM

Have you been experiencing chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, bloating, and constipation? Those are symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It is a functional disorder of the bowel, not a disease by the way. However if not treated, its symptoms could get worst actually interfere with your work, and your ability to live life to the fullest. Moreover, it can also aggravate hemorrhoids. Symptoms of irritable bowel movement, however, are not only limited to chronic intestinal problems... more...

Health » Wellness | By Leon Edward @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 1:50 PM

You think you figured out what is keeping you from focusing on work or school studies and you have dealt with it. You found that nice quiet place to do your work or you have figured out how to control the things around you to the point where you can focus. You have also learned to stop doing things like procrastinating and have learned to control stress and anxiety. However, after everything you have done to get your mind to focus you are still having problems with your mind swimming wit... more...

Health » Wellness | By John Tolmachoff @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 1:15 PM

Almost everyone that you meet today will tell you that they would love to turn back the hands of time and find a wonder cure for the aging process that eventually takes its toll on all of us. There are many vitamins, minerals, creams and supplements that claim to aid in slowing the process of aging. Each product covers just a few aspects of the big picture of anti-aging. There are very few products on the market that combine all of the necessary nutritional ingredients to help your body be as yo... more...

Health » Wellness | By Jamie Jefferson @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 8:10 PM

Everything old is new again. That old adage certainly applies when it comes to negative heel shoes. This popular trend from the 1970s is back and more popular than ever. After years of suffering wearing high heels or other elevated shoes, many people are experiencing the relaxation and rejuvenation that can be experienced when wearing negative heel shoes. The philosophy behind negative heel shoe design is simple: instead of forcing the body into an unnatural state, why not assist the skel... more...

Health » Wellness | By Peter Clark @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 9:16 AM

Diet plays a major role in lowering cholesterol. LDL, or bad cholesterol, is known to cause the build up of plaque in the arteries. Ultimately, this plaque can cause a condition called atherosclerosis, which is often referred to as the hardening of the arteries. Luckily, LDL cholesterol can easily be reduced by choosing to incorporate the right foods into your diet. Not sure what foods you are supposed to eat in order to reduce the risk of cholesterol and heart disease? Here is a sample ... more...

Health » Wellness | By Paul Gray @ Monday, 1st September 2008 @ 11:39 AM

A whiplash injury is caused by a sudden or forceful impact to the neck. It is commonly seen in motor vehicle accidents, especially those involving a rear-end collision. Symptoms of a whiplash injury can range from stiffness and pain in the neck, shoulders and back, to dizziness, ringing in the ears and blurred vision. While accident victims are entitled to compensation, often only those with grievous injuries, such as fractures, actually file accident compensation claims. In contrast, few... more...

Health » Wellness | By April Kerr @ Monday, 1st September 2008 @ 2:42 AM

Massage is a special technique that is applied on various parts of the body and this has a relaxing effect on the body as well as mind. Now this is a common fact known to all of us that the human touch often has a reenergizing effect on the body. Now this same theory is incorporated in the techniques of massaging. The good massagers are just perfect with their touch which involves excellent kneading and rubbing movements. There are quite a number of benefits of the massages. Now-a-days y... more...