Why would a procedure that’s beneficial to your health also cause pain? The answer is that if you have any tension in your muscles prior to a massage, the process of healing those tissues might itself also cause some soreness.
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As some of you know I’m the brand ambassador for Burke Williams Day Spas in California and part of my duties include trying all their fabulous treatments. For obvious reasons I had never experienced the mom-to-be massage… until recently that is! I can’t recommend it enough for you pregnant mommas. It is truly relaxing and totally worth every penny. I’m sure some of you can relate that being pregnant and having a rapidly growing belly can take a toll on your back, so please do yourself a favor and spend a day getting pampered. I think your baby daddy owes it to you! I opted for the deluxe pregnancy package which consisted of a mellow bubble bath followed by an 80 minute rub down. Did I mention they serve you fruit and lemonade in the tub? Yeah, it’s pretty much heaven. Check out the video below to get a glimpse of the Santa Monica location and hear me chat with the massage manager.
It is rare that vital parts of machinery are neglected. Everyone knows that if you want engines to run well, you must care for them. When it comes from getting from Point A to Point B, your feet are the most important part of your personal engine. Why would you ever neglect them?
Have you ever been struck with a clear memory by the mere whiff of an aroma? A dessert at a dinner party. The perfume of a passing stranger. The furniture polish used in your best friend’s living room. Catching a scent from your past can instantly trigger a memory that may otherwise have remained fuzzy or even dormant.
A modern woman’s schedule is packed with appointments and sometimes it can be hard to decide exactly when you’re supposed to take care of all the important tasks that come with being an adult. Should you take your pet to the veterinarian once a year or bi-annually? Should you change your car’s fuel filter every six months or every six years? Unfortunately we can’t all afford a personal assistant, which is why so many women struggle to create their own spa schedules. We want to help. Use this guide to decide exactly when it’s time to visit your favorite Burke Williams location.
Cool winter air is the perfect excuse to wear luxurious scarves, sip hot cider or tuck yourself into bed with a good book, but beauty mavens fear it for good reason — it wreaks havoc on skin moisture. Frigid temperatures and harsh wind can cause skin to dry, crack, peel and even wrinkle prematurely. To keep your skin summer-dewy during the chillier months, you have two options – hibernate until winter is over, or employ a solid defense with a skincare regimen tailor-made for surviving the cold months with your radiant skin intact.
Bring up the topic of stem cells at a dinner party, and you’re likely to start a heated debate. That’s because these special cells were once mostly extracted from fetal tissue, a practice that many people found morally questionable. Today, stem cell techniques have evolved and scientists are able to cultivate plant and animal stem cells in laboratory
Ambiance is everything at a day spa – some people schedule services just to enjoy the calming environment. There’s nothing worse than having your massage ruined by loud voices coming from another room. It’s impossible to relax and enjoy the feeling of hot stones on your back if you can hear a bachelorette party loudly laughing through their pedicure sessions a few rooms over. Here are five faux pas that will ruin the spa experience – for others, as well as yourself:
Scientists call the gingko tree a “living fossil” because it’s part of a family of trees that have been around for a long, long time -- over 270 million years! History has shown us just how strong the gingko plant truly is – after the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, six gingko trees stood tall among the rubble at ground zero. Today, those same six trees are still growing and thriving. We’re lucky the gingko tree is so resilient, because its leaves and seeds contain powerful compounds that offer these impressive beauty benefits:
