Chris and Chat Spa and Facial Care

Elderly Therapeutic Massage

2009-11-05T12:44:00.001+08:00

Are you aware that there is a particular type of massage therapy specially designed for elderly people? Well there is! It's called Geriatic Massage.

Geriatic Massage uses the same technique as a general massage. However, it is specifically designed to meet the needs of elderly people. The hands are carefully used to manipulate the delicate soft tissues of the body to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and increase the range of motion. It can help maintain and improve their overall health and regain certain physical functions that were reduced or lost due to aging. It can also relieve their anxiety and provide comfort.

At Chris & Chat Day Spa, a Geriatic Massage Therapy session takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. The service time is longer than a general massage session since each section of the body is carefully handled by our masseuse to ensure maximum benefit from the treatment. After the session, clients are advised not to take a shower for 24 hours to prevent any adverse effects on their body.

Geriatic Massage should not be used as a replacement for regular exercise or medical treatments for elderly people.

Best Alternative Genital Warts Remover

2009-09-24T14:23:00.000+08:00

I have received a lot of inquiries about Wartrol Genital Warts Remover, but it seems that most people find it a bit expensive. Well, it is a bit expensive. But when you consider its effectiveness in removing genital wart, it does give value for your money.

For those of you who have been desperately seeking treatment for genital warts, but are not willing to spend much money, you've come to the right place! In this article, I will reveal the best alternative homemade remedy on how to remove genital warts.

You will only need 2 ingredients for this genital warts remover home remedy. Those are Aspirin and Apple Cider Vinegar. Here's the procedure, do this before you go to bed at night.

Create a paste by mixing Aspirin and Apple Cider Vinegar. Make sure that you use a fresh bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar.
Place the paste over the wart then cover with a tape.
Remove the tape when you wake up in the morning.

If this procedure is done correctly, your warts will turn black in a day or two. Just continue the procedure until your warts fall off on their own. Do not peal them off! Your smaller warts should fall off in 3 days, while the bigger ones should fall off in 5 days.

In order to prevent your warts from returning, you have to boost your immune system. So far, the best extract to boost your immune system that can also destroy HPV is Elderberry Extract. This can be purchased in any health foods store such as GNC. The recommended dosage is 700 MG per day.

There you have it! To sum it up, the Best Alternative Genital Warts Remover consists of Aspirin, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Elderberry Extract.

Try this out and share your experience with our readers!

Natural Oatmeal Acne Remedy Recipe

2009-09-17T17:15:00.001+08:00

Oatmeal is not only good for your heart, it's also good for your face. In this article, I will share with you a recipe for creating your own Oatmeal facial mask to get rid of acne.

Oatmeal comes highly recommended to exfoliate and hydrate your skin. It will pull out impurities, unclog facial pores, and remove the dead cells from the surface of your skin.

The oatmeal in our recipe allows excessive oil to be absorbed by your facial pores. Its roughness also removes dead skin cells and exfoliates your skin. The honey in our recipe is only added to make a pasty mixture so you can apply it to your face.When applying the oatmeal acne facial mask, be careful not to let it touch your eyes as it may cause irritation.

Oatmeal Acne Remedy Recipe

Ingredients:

Oatmeal
Water
Honey

Procedure:

Combine 3/4 cup oatmeal with 1/2 cup of water
Cook for a few minutes
Allow it to cool down
Put 1/4 cup of honey and mix well
Apply to your face, avoiding your eyes
Leave the mask on your face for 20 minutes
Wash off the mask with warm water

That's it! Try it out and share your experience with our readers.

Homemade Coffee Body Scrub Recipe

2009-08-18T13:08:00.008+08:00

If my article "Beat Cellulite and Varicose Veins with COFFEE BODY SCRUB" got you all excited with trying a Coffee Body Scrub, here's a simple but detailed recipe you can do yourself.

Repeat this procedure for 4 times a week and you’ll see a substantial reduction in cellulite and varicose veins build up.

Try this out and share your experience with our readers! Have fun!

Coffee Body Scrub Recipe

Ingredients

Ground coffee
Coarse salt or sugar
Oil or avocado
Plastic Wrap

Procedure

Pour 1 cup of ground coffee into a mixing bowl.
Add 1/4 cup of coarse salt or sugar. These ingredients have a softening and smoothing effect on the skin.
Add 3 tablespoons of essential oil. Oil binds the ingredients together and naturally moisturizes the skin. You may also use avocado.
Mix all the ingredients with a spoon until you've reached a consistent blend.
Cleanse the area of your body where you will apply the coffee body scrub.
Apply the coffee mixture in a scrubbing motion with your hands.
Thoroughly massage the solution into your skin. This will help increase circulation and redistribute the fat cells.
Cover the area in tight plastic wrap for 20 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water.

That's it! After this Coffee Body Scrub, your skin will appear buffed, healthy, and smooth.

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Beat Cellulite and Varicose Veins with COFFEE BODY SCRUB

2009-08-14T14:57:00.043+08:00

The Coffee Lovers out there are going to love this article!

Coffee Body Scrub can beat cellulite and eliminate varicose veins!

That may sound unreal but there is a scientific rationale for that claim. In order to understand how this works, we need to first understand what cellulite and varicose veins are.

Cellulite is formed underneath our skin due to poor drainage of unnecessary and unhealthy fats stored in our bodies. These deposits of fat push against the connective tissue beneath our skin and creates the dimpled skin appearance which usually appears on the hips, buttocks, thighs, and breasts. Genetics, gender, body fat percentage, age, and thickness of our skin all contribute to the amount of cellulite in our body. This is usually a problem for women. Men do not get as much cellulite because the fat beneath their skin is dispersed differently. Some people resort to Liposuction to have their unwanted cellulite removed. Click here for more information and resources on cellulite.

Varicose Veins are swollen veins that usually appear on the legs. Our veins carry blood from different parts of the body to our heart. When they weaken, they are unable to do this and the blood flows back, causing congestion. Blood concentrates and swell within the weakened areas. Those areas also don't get as much oxygen, so the blood is darker. Genetics, hormonal change, smoking, overweight, and lack of water all contribute to the formation of varicose veins. Some people resort to Sclerotherapy to have their varicose veins treated. Click here for more information on varicose veins.

Now that we have a clear understanding of Cellulite and Varicose Veins, how does Caffeine in Coffee help beat cellulite and varicose veins when applied externally??

For cellulite, caffeine increases the blood flow on those problem areas. It triggers the evacuation of sodium and water and the intake of potassium in fat cells. Scrubbing coffee on those problem areas increases circulation and causes the breakdown of those cellulite underneath the skin. Click here for more information on how potassium helps in fighting cellulite.

For varicose veins, caffeine acts as a vascular restrictor. All this means is that it shrinks and tightens blood vessels which reduces varicose veins.

Come to think of it ... Coffee Body Scrub is Liposuction and Sclerotherapy withOUT the surgery!

Give this a try! You can do it yourself with our homemade coffee body scrub recipe or you can visit your favorite spa offering coffee body scrub. You don't have anything to lose expect those cellulite and varicose veins! .. unless you want to keep them ..

There you have it. Coffee Body Scrub can beat cellulite and eliminate varicose veins!

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Get Rid of Smelly Feet with Foot Detox

2009-08-10T15:28:00.004+08:00

Having smelly feet is a problem for most people and it causes embarrassment and frustration. Some people have resorted to using over the counter treatments, like foot powder, to reduce the sweating of their feet. Although it's effective for most people, the result is temporary.

There are effective ways to reduce the sweating of your feet, which will, in turn, cure your smelly feet problem. And that's what I'll discuss in this article.

So what causes smelly feet? Since the feet have a lot of sweat glands, like the armpit, they make an excellent breeding ground for bacteria. The bacteria feed on your skin and release an organic acid that stinks. So the more the sweat in your feet, the happier the bacteria, the stinkier the smell. You can’t get rid of these bacteria on your feet unless you reduce the sweating.

Here are the Top 2 Homemade Recipes to cure your sweaty and smelly feet. Of course, it always helps to wear cotton socks and watch your food consumption. These recipes are simple to try and very inexpensive.

Smelly Feet Recipe #1
Ingredients:
2 strong tea bags

Directions:
- Immerse the tea bags in boiled water for 5 minutes.
- Soak your feet when the heat is already tolerable for 10 minutes.
- Dry your feet with a clean towel.

Smelly Feet Recipe #2
Ingredients:
1 cup of vinegar
1 drop of dish soap
1 cup of oatmeal

Directions
Pour the vinegar and dish soap to a basin filled with lukewarm water.
Immerse your feet for 10 minutes then dry with a clean towel.
Mash the oatmeal in another basin filled with lukewarm water.
Immerse your feet for 10 minutes then dry with a clean towel.

At Chris & Chat Spa, we offer a service called Foot Detox. We used the term “detox” to pertain to the act of eliminating the bacteria on your feet that cause the smell.

Foot Detox starts off with scrubbing your feet to remove any dirt or dead skin. This allows the treatment to be absorbed better by your feet. Your feet are then soaked in our special mixture of herbs in boiled water to treat the sweating. After the treatment, your feet are relaxed with a soothing massage. You will immediately sense the reduced sweating of your feet and the significantly reduced smell. The whole treatment takes 30 minutes.

It’s that easy, try it out and share your experience with our readers!

You can get rid of Sweaty Smelly Feet!!

Homemade Exfoliating Body Scrub Recipes

2009-08-07T15:34:00.009+08:00

For those who are fond of body scrubs, this article is for you!

I will show you how to create your own home made exfoliating body scrub. It will entail a bit of effort but you will be able to save some money. Also, you will be able to customize the fragrance and the amount of exfoliation to your mood. You can use these home made body scrubs for about a week.

Of course, if you’re too busy and would just like to treat yourself for a relaxing body scrub, you can always visit any reputable day spa. Aside from the professional treatment, the ambiance will help you relax.

As we age, our skin cells slow down in generating new skin so old skin cells pile up unevenly on the skin’s surface. Exfoliating it by scrubbing off the top layer of dead skin cells will make your skin smoother. It will also allow the moisturizer to penetrate easier, and will prevent the growth of ingrown hairs and body breakouts. Rubbing in circular motion during scrubbing towards the heart also increases circulation.

So let’s get on with it! The first thing you’ll need to consider to make your own body scrub is your exfoliant. Here are your Top choices …

Salt: You can use your plain old table salt for this. It’s cheaper and you won’t need to do any additional grinding. Salts have detoxifying and muscle-relaxing properties. But don’t use this if you have any minor cuts or scratches since it will sting. As a rule of thumb, never use salt for body scrubbing after shaving.
Coffee: Coffee helps redistribute fat cells and decrease the formation of cellulite. It acts as a vasorestrictor, tightening and shrinking blood vessels to eliminate varicose veins.
Papaya: Papaya enzymes are known as an effective exfoliant and skin lightener. This makes a great whitening body scrub.
Oatmeal: Oatmeal body scrub is great for dry, itchy skin. It’s very gentle and won’t aggressively exfoliate.
Almonds: Crushed almonds are very exfoliating but may be too much for sensitive skin.

Now that you’ve chosen your exfoliant, it’s time to pick your oil. You can use any kind of oil (olive oil, vegetable oil) except mineral oil. Mineral oil will not penetrate into your skin and may leave your skin looking dryer once it evaporates. Just add enough oil to turn your exfoliant into a slushy mixture. Not too oily, not too dry. Once you massage the mixture into your skin and rinse, the grains will be gone and the oil will make your skin soft and hydrated.

For an added emotional benefit, you can add essential aromatherapy oils or your favorite perfume oil. Perfume oils are too irritating for the face but are fine for the body.

That's it! Simple - Affordable - Effective - Rejuvenating BODY SCRUB!

Give it a try and share your experience to our readers! Have Fun!

The Best Genital Warts Remover

2009-08-04T12:57:00.032+08:00

I’ve been receiving inquiries regarding Genital Warts remover from my valued readers, so I decided to write an article about it. What follows are unbiased research on how to remove warts in your genital area. It is my hope that after reading this, you will have sufficient information on what you believe is worth trying to heal your genital warts. If you know of any other treatment options that are truly effective based on your personal experience, please provide your comment below or send me an email (please refer to the Contact Us section of this blog for my email). We can all benefit from each other in finding the best Genital Warts treatment available in the planet.

So let’s first discuss what Genital Warts are. Genital warts are itchy bumps located on your private part (external genitalia, pubic, and perineal regions). Both men and women can be inflicted with genital warts. It’s a bit obscene to include a photo of genital warts so I won’t include it here. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides very detailed information on genital warts. Click here to visit their website.

You have various options in having your genital warts treated. Most of the available treatments I discussed in my article “Warts Removers That Work” apply for genital warts removal. And since most people prefer to personally treat their genital warts instead of going to a physician, I’ll just focus on the available treatments which you can do yourself.

Based on user reviews, the Top 2 Rated genital warts removers are Wartrol Genital Wart Relief and Healing Natural Oils Heal Warts.

Wartro l Genital Wart Relief got the #1 spot based on 350 user reviews for curing genital warts with a 97% success rate. Both customer and professionals voted Wartrol to be superior over all other genital wart treatments on sale today. Wartrol uses the natural healing systems of the body and no adverse effects have been reported. Long-term users have reported an overall reduction of their Genital Warts within one week of application and it halted further outbreaks. In order to totally eliminate your Genital Warts and stop further outbreaks, the recommended usage of Wartrol Genital Wart Relief is at least 3 months. Click here to visit Wartrol Genital Wart Relief.

At the #2 spot is Healing Natural Oils Heal Warts. Healing Natural Oils manufactures a selection of all natural oils. Heal Warts is not quite as effective as Wartrol Genital Wart Relief but it’s very gentle on the skin. It’s an all natural oil treatment and long term users have achieved comforting results. In order to have any significant reduction of your Genital Warts, Heal Warts has to be applied for at least 4 weeks. Click here to visit Heal Warts from Healing Natural Oils.

If you have already used Wartrol Genital Warts Relief or Heal Warts, please share your experience to our readers by providing your comment below.

There you have it! Those are our top 2 contenders for Genital Warts Removal.

Kojic Acid - The Natural Skin Whitener

2009-07-30T15:55:00.017+08:00

Kojic Acid was discovered way back in 1989 in Japan. It is a natural product derived from mushroom and has been successfully used to lighten pigment spots and skin discoloration. It can produce excellent effects in toning the skin, fighting age spots, pregnancy marks, freckles, and lightening general skin pigmentation disorders.

So how does it work? Well, it all starts with an enzyme called tyrosinase. This enzyme converts an amino acid called tyrosine which produces melanin. Melanin is what we need to inhibit to whiten the skin. Now, what Kojic Acid does is it prevents the enzyme tyrosinase's activity through synthesizing reaction with its antioxidant properties after penetrating the upper skin layers. It inhibits the formation of pigment at the deep cells of the skin. Amazing!

There is another skin whitener which you may be familiar with already. It's called hydroquinone. So let's take a moment now to compare Kojic Acid with Hydroquinone. Hydroquinone has been used for the longest time as the quickest and best solution for bleaching brown spots. However, since it is synthetic, it may cause skin irritations. In certain countries, its concentration is limited to 2% for safety reasons. On the other hand, Kojic Acid is absolutely safe since it is natural. In addition, Kojic Acid has better inhibitory effect on tyrosinase than any other skin whitening agents.

Kojic Acid is the active ingredient of Chris & Chat's Whitening Soap.

So now you know why Kojic Acid is the natural skin whitener.

Warts Removers That Work

2009-05-29T16:25:00.058+08:00

The demand for warts removers has steadily increased as more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of having their warts removed. So how would you know if you have warts? What caused them? Are there different types of warts? Why should they be removed? Will it hurt to have them removed? Are they contagious? These are just some of the questions which I will address in this article.

The warts virus, commonly referred to as HPV or Human Papilloma Virus, is a virus which is microscopic in nature and extremely contagious. They can be transmitted from one person to another, and can travel from one part of the body to another. So warts should be treated as soon as possible!

There are many types of warts.

Hand warts grow around the nails, on the fingers, and on the backs of hands. They appear most often where the skin is broken.
Foot warts, or plantar warts, grow on the ball of the foot, the heel, and the bottom of the toes. They appear in areas which are subject to weight, pressure and irritation which have a tendency to crack the skin and provide an entry point for the virus. The virus can be picked up in locker rooms, swimming pools, or by walking barefooted on dirty surfaces.
Flat warts tend to grow in large numbers and can appear anywhere on the body. Most will appear on the legs and face.
Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease and very contagious.

So how do you remove warts? If you want your warts to permanently go away, you have to kill them at the root. It's very much like trimming a tree. When you trim a tree and cut off some of its branches, they will grow back, right? But when you pull out the whole tree, from the root, it dies! The same is true for warts.

The easiest method to remove warts is through the use of over the counter drugs. It's also convenient since you can do them at home. These products are usually in the form of lotions, ointments, or plasters. They contain salicylic acid which has the potential to kill the warts virus. However, although some drugs are very powerful, they have a high rate of having warts return. The chemicals they contain are quite strong and affects both healthy and infected skin. Most of them fail in killing warts for the very reason that they just don't get to the root! People with diabetes or heart condition should not use over the counter drugs.

Medical treatment is also an option. Some doctors use acid to burn off warts. Some go the opposite route of freezing warts using cryotherapy. With regards to the acid treatment, doctors apply a mild acid to the wart. When applied correctly, the viral cells are destroyed and replaced by normal healthy skin. At times, multiple applications are necessary to kill the virus. As for cryotherapy, doctors use liquid nitrogen to freeze the wart to the point where it falls off after a few days. A blister may form after the procedure but it will dry up over the next few days and the wart will fall off. Healing from cryotherapy can take up from one to two weeks.

Electocautery is another method to remove warts. With this method, an electric needle is used to burn the wart. This kills the tissue around the wart and causes the skin to peel off, taking the wart with it. Chris & Chat Spa and Facial Care uses electrocautery to remove warts. Topical anesthesia is applied to each wart so you wouldn't feel any pain. The wart falls off within 5 days.

There are also natural wart removers. Chris Gibson has published an eBook which provides specific instructions on how to remove warts with common household ingredients. This eBook is informative and easy to understand. The methods Chris recommends are simple, effective, and easy to follow. Results can be seen in as little as 3 days. His eBook comes with a money back guarantee. In case his guideline on removing warts did not work out for you, you can have your money refunded. Click here to learn more about this natural wart remover.

Heal Warts, produced by Healing Natural Oils, is yet another remedy. It's 100% natural, produced from the highest quality pure natural essential oils extracted from plants. The formula is organic at the source, free from pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. The formula is extremely concentrated, ensuring that you do not run through a bottle in just one use. This comes with a 60 day unconditional money back guarantee. Click here to learn more about Heal Warts.

I think the most cost effective way to remove warts, by far, is through the use of Apple Cider Vinegar. Just pour some drops of the vinegar on to a small cotton ball, enough to cover the wart, until it is saturated. Place it over the wart and cover it with a band aid. Results can be seen in 10 days. Your skin will have an annoying smell though.

With all these options, I bet you're wondering what's the best way to remove warts?!? Well, it really up on you and the person handling the treatment. As long as the roots of the warts are removed, that's what matters. They will just vary on the treatment cost, treatment duration, discomfort, possible scarring, and healing duration.

Bottomline, you need to get your warts removed. It's not something you're supposed to have! Some warts removers do work! You just need to choose wisely!

Minimize Your Facial Pores

2009-04-20T15:52:00.011+08:00

The desire to minimize enlarged facial pores is common for tropical skins like for Filipinos. This typically affects the nose and cheek areas. The good news is there is a way to minimize those pores. With the right facial care product, their size can be reduced! But before anything else, you must first understand what causes your pores to be larger than life.

Enlarged pores may be caused by your genes, lack of exfoliation, or ageing. Your genes play a crucial role in determining your pore size. In essence, the oilier your skin, the more noticeable your pores become. Ageing also plays a role since your pores will naturally increase in size with ageing. Inadequate exfoliation is also a culprit. You see, excess surface oil and dead skin cells can accumulate inside your facial pores which makes them appear larger than they really are. If you're not careful, those oil plugs may even lead to blackheads, whiteheads, and acne.

Fortunately, there are pore minimizing products that can help you care for your face. They can effectively refine the appearance of those pores. The pore minimizers being sold in the market today can refine your pores through oil regulation, exfoliation, or light reflection. I believe the most effective is exfoliation because of it's cleansing action. Blackheads which turn dark due to oxidation can make the pores more visible. Exfoliants can refine this by removing the sebum and dead skin cells trapped inside those pores.

Experiment, if you must, in your search for the pore minimizer product which suites you best. But please, exercise caution when choosing the product to use on your face. After all, you only get one of those in your lifetime.

Start minimizing your facial pores! It can be done! Chris & Chat Pore Minimizer is available at Chris & Chat Spa and Facial Care.

The Fountain of Youth

2009-01-30T14:00:00.022+08:00

Aging baby boomers are getting eager in seeking ways to keep them young (not only at heart, that is). More and more facial care products are being introduced to the market today in response to this growing demand. If only there is a fountain of youth! Unfortunately, there's none! But there's a basic principle to looking young, and that's what this article intends to point out.

The skin care industry has produced some of the most promising and effective ways of keeping our skin young. And although it is true that we need the right stuff on our skin, it is very important to understand that it's essential to still have the proper foundation, and that is drinking water. In Dr. Colbert’s book, The Seven Pillars of Health, he noted that if you don’t drink enough clean water, you may lose your good looks. He also noted that water is the single best beauty treatment on the planet.

To elaborate further on the importance of water in taking care of our skin, consider a prune. Do you realize that a prune is produced when water is removed from a plum? In the same way, wrinkles are produced when your skin is deprived of water. Our skin was designed to hold in moisture to be elastic, depriving it with water causes it to lose its elasticity that no amount of wrinkle cream can cure it.

Aside from drinking water, there are other areas of focus to a better health: sleep and rest, living, food, exercise, detoxification, supplements, and coping with stress. Dr. Colbert, in his book The Seven Pillars of Health, wants to challenge and motivate us to pay attention to these areas. It's what we don't know that could be keeping us from enjoying good health—body, mind, and spirit.

Water has the ability to rejuvenate your skin and make you look younger. So, drink up and stay young! It's the true fountain of youth!

Relieve STRESS with FOOT SPA

2009-01-09T12:12:00.035+08:00

It seems that FOOT SPA has gotten a bit complex. When you search the internet, different types of equipments and services are now being offered for a footspa service. You can either do it yourself from home by buying a foot spa equipment, or you can visit a SPA offering foot spa service. Either way, a good foot spa session can help relieve your stress.

If you're thinking of buying a foot spa machine for your own use, consider the space you have in your home where you'll keep it. It's best if you don't have to put it away after each use since the mere thought of setting it up may already tire you. You also need to decide on your budget and what features are critical for you. Foot spa machines can range from $20 to more than $1000 based on the features that they have. Before you buy your own machine, I encourage you to consider carefully if you will really have the patience to do it yourself. Some of our clients bought a machine but ended up seeking our service instead because they can't get the same great result doing it themselves.

If you're still seriously considering buying a foot spa machine and money is not an object, the Aqua Chi Foot Bath may be a good machine to try. It claims to enhance your body's ability to detoxify and heal, and balances energy pathways within the body. Many have likened the experience of using it to that of bathing in nature's hot springs.

A foot spa session will typically involve having your feet soaked into a foot spa machine for about 15 minutes. After which, the callous on your feet will be removed gently. Your feet will then be scrubbed, dried, and massaged.

Whatever type of foot spa you decide to try, aside from relieving your sore, tired, and overworked feet, your feet should feel clean and most, if not all, of the callous (or kalyo in Tagalog) in your feet should no longer be present after the service. At Chris & Chat Spa, we always strive to meet this goal. Some of our customers even jokingly commented that they feel shorter (in height) after a foot spa service. That is because they can no longer feel the callous on their feets =).

Foot SPA will not only keep your feet in good condition, it can help relieve your stress. So pamper your feet TODAY with a soothing FOOT SPA.

The Healing Hands of a HILOT Practitioner

2008-12-23T10:46:00.019+08:00

"Hilot" is quickly regaining grounds in the world of massage therapy. It is becoming one of the hottest trends in our spas today. Out of some 90 spas in the Philippines, some 37 Department of Tourism-accredited spas are now offering hilot to their local and foreign guests. Hilot has healing capabilities and we already have several clients who have attested to that.

Hilot was actually nominated as the "Spa Treatment of the Year" during the 2005 Baccarat Inaugural Awards in Hong Kong. Soon, the art of Filipino healing and massage will also be available in Europe. A Philippine non-governmental organization and a company in Germany recently signed a memorandum of understanding for the transfer of the technology to introduce hilot in Europe! Isn't that something?! That should make Filipinos proud!!

Before anything else, let's first define what Hilot is. Hilot (/hee-lot/) is a Filipino healing art which actually means "massage" or "healer". It is a highly intuitive massage wherein the therapist identifies areas of energy imbalance in the body through touch diagnosis. It manipulates electrical charges in the body that creates a biochemical reaction where it is needed. A liver, for instance, can be supplied with precise electrical activity. If this delicate balance is disrupted and the problem is left unattended, it can lead to disease. While many popular massages had predetermined sequences of strokes, hilot was customized to the needs of clients. With hilot, focus was not limited to the muscle or tissue alone. It also soughts to harness bio-energies for balance, harmony, health and wellness.

At Chris & Chat Spa and Facial Care Center, hilot is offered as a full body 60 minutes massage which involves a medium deep tissue massage wherein the therapist uses rapid mixed with slower moving finger and hand pressure over various documented pressure points throughout the back and legs. Some of our clients find themselves more relaxed and de-stressed after a hilot session than after other types of massages.

A word of caution ... be aware that there are scores of hilots in Manila and many are fake. Most are malpracticing for the money and are not really in business to heal. So be on guard in your search for an authentic and therapeutic hilot service.

Authentic hilot practitioners do have healing hands!

ARTISTRY Creme LuXury - A Revolutionary Anti-Aging Product from Amway

2008-12-22T14:18:00.015+08:00

It's surprising to see Amway endorsements all over the media network. There used to be a time when advertising Amway products seemed taboo. This doesn't seem to be the case now.

The latest and most promising advertisement I saw was by well known actress Sandra Bullock on ARTISTRY Créme LuXury - the most advanced, luxurious, anti-aging moisturizer ever created by Amway. Leveraging patent-pending CellEffect technology, ARTISTRY Créme LuXury offers the latest technology to reverse the visible signs of ageing caused by environmental factors and daily stress.

While celebrity endorsements really don't mean that much, they do raise brand awareness. And the fact that Sandra Bullock has never endorsed a product before says a lot. According to the news, Sandra rigorously grilled ARTISTRY™ scientists before agreeing to represent Créme LuXury to learn more about the product. She needed to trust in the safety of the product and tested the product herself.

“I don’t endorse things that I don’t use, that I don’t believe in myself,” says Sandra. “I was excited to be behind something that I felt really safe and comfortable with, and that, to me, is really important. I’ve always said no before, because if I wouldn’t put it on my own skin I would never ask other women to put it on theirs.”

Believing that Créme LuXury is truly an exceptional product, created from true science and true beauty, Sandra shared her enthusiasm for the ARTISTRY™ Créme LuXury experience with women the world over.

ARTISTRY Créme LuXury can be purchased solely from Amway Independent Business Owners (IBO).

Learn To Give An Amazing Massage Yourself

2008-12-19T14:54:00.013+08:00

Giving an amazing massage is a skill that you can learn. You may not qualify for a job in a SPA, but I'm sure your loved ones will appreciate your "therapeutic" touch. You can help relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness! Yes, you can!!

Robert Sigler, a C.M.T. certified massage therapist in Virginia and an instructor at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy, developed massage video lessons to help anyone wanting to learn how to massage. He has carefully selected a handful of the most effective, time-tested, essential massage techniques that you can actually remember and use with ease. The benefits of learning how to give a massage are life changing, as long as you know what you're doing.

You'll learn everything you need to know on how to give an amazing massage.

Learn how to massage with Basic strokes, Advanced Strokes and specific routines for the Arms, Hands, Abdomen, Back, Glutes, Legs, Feet, Shoulders, Neck, Face & Scalp.
Get detailed instruction from a professional therapist and instructor for each technique and body part.
Learn the basics of anatomy which will help you give a great massage.
Identify hot spots of the body and release the tightness.
And much more ...

For a free sample lesson, go here.

The feedback received over the last couples of years on Robert Sigler's program has certainly been heartwarming.

Begin your massage lessons today and start massaging like a pro!

Robert Sigler, C.M.T. is a professionally trained and certified massage therapist in Virginia. He is certified by the Nursing Board of Virginia and was nationally certified in 1999. He has been a practicing massage for nine years and has given thousands of massages. Robert is also an instructor at a world renowned massage school in Virginia. He has taught people literally from all over the world.

Slow Down The Wrinkle Process with FACIAL YOGA

2008-12-10T09:50:00.013+08:00

If looking ridiculous will help slow down the wrinkles from showing up on your face, will you be willing to give it a try? If you could keep your face looking young without the costly anti-aging creams, peels, botox, and facelifts, will you be willing to give it a try?

If you answered with an astounding “YES”, read on.

Learning to control movement in the face can slow down the effects of aging caused by repetitive habits. Muscles in the face have one purpose -- facial expression. When those muscles tighten, you get creases on the forehead, around the eyes and lips. Botox works by paralyzing those muscles so you can't use them. If you can mentally relax your face and avoid bad facial habits, you can help prevent lines from appearing. It just takes more work. You can do this through the latest and most cost effective anti-aging fad: Facial Yoga.

Exercise caution as you try facial yoga. According to Marie Veronique Nadeau, author of The Yoga Facelift, there is a right way and a wrong way to exercise your face. Any expression that you make repeatedly creates grooves in the surface of your skin. Make the expression over and over and the lines stay in your face even when you have stopped making the expression. Look in the mirror frequently to make sure you are not wrinkling other parts of your face when you exercise. Done correctly, facial exercise can help smooth out expression lines because, for one thing, you become aware of how you are using your face.

Stress is one of the major causes of facial wrinkling. Furrowed brows and clenched jaws, often in response to stress, can age the face tremendously. Although there are more effective ways to combat aging, quieting your frown through facial yoga can be beneficial.

Exercise your face! Slow down the wrinkle process with facial yoga! You may not burn many calories, but you could take some years off your face.

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Here are some great books and instructional videos on facial yoga.

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Understanding the Benefits of Swedish Massage

2008-12-02T11:21:00.015+08:00

There are different types of massage therapies available. For this article, we will just focus on the benefits of Swedish Massage.

Massage therapy helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness. It has proven beneficial for many chronic conditions including low back pain, arthritis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, infertility and depression, to name a few.

Swedish massage is most commonly used for stress related ailments such as a stiff neck, back ache, and to relieve physical pain from emotional problems. It revolves around long smooth strokes, kneading, circular movements on the layers of muscles with the use of oil or massage lotion. It enables the muscles to relax as the massage therapist applies pressure on the deep muscles and bones. It is designed to increase the amount of oxygen that is flowing through your blood, which may improve healing and decrease swelling from an injury. It helps to release the toxins that are lurking in your muscles which causes some of your discomfort. The massage will be done in such a way as to work with the direction in which the blood is flowing back to your heart. This technique results in generalized relaxation.

Swedish massage is characterized by five deep strokes across our chests. A therapist begins by placing their hands just under your first ribs and applying gentle pressure with the fingertips. They sweep the skin from your ribs in a downwards movement to your waist. This technique is done five times on the chest, before turning to the neck and doing five smaller strokes from the nape to the top of the spinal column. The process is then repeated on the back. If any knots are found in the muscles while Swedish massage is being performed, a massage therapist will apply hard pressure with their fingertips to release the knots. This sometimes painful practice is referred to as deep tissue massage and is often used in conjunction with Swedish massage. This helps blood to flow properly through the tissues and muscles, thus reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

To get the most benefit from the massage, try to relax for the rest of the day. Having a massage on your lunch hour and then going back to a stressful afternoon on the job is not a great idea. It's also recommended that you drink plenty of water before and after the massage to help flush out the toxins that massage loosens up.

As beneficial as massage can be, it's not for everyone. If you have any fractures, infections, active cancer, orthopaedic conditions, or skin problems, you need to recover first before having a massage. Consult your therapist.

And just how often should you have a Swedish Massage and experience its benefits? As often as you can afford it!

Get Rid Of Those Wrinkles

2008-11-21T12:59:00.026+08:00

The thought of growing old and wrinkly is frightful for most young women and men alike. Some even vow to exert all that they can to prevent this from happening to them. If you are starting to have that elephant skin, it maybe time for you to act and get rid of those wrinkles!

Wrinkles are fine lines or deep furrows that form in the areas surrounding your eyes, mouth and neck. These lines result from excessive exposure to the sun and certain environmental conditions. As we age, facial skin becomes dryer and less elastic due to the breakdown of elastin and collagen in our inner dermis. Skin cells are also less capable of regenerating as we grow older. The best way to prevent this from showing prematurely is through the use of an Age Defying Serum.

There are two key ingredients you need to consider when selecting an age defying serum - Matrixyl and Renovage.

The first ingredient is Matrixyl, not to be confused with Matrixyl 3000, which is a much less expensive and much less effective alternative. Matrixyl penetrates the skin and stimulates the production of collagen, allowing the lower layers of your skin to heal themselves, thus reducing your wrinkles. This process also allows the newer skin to stay elastic and give you the skin tone you have always aspired to keep.

The second ingredient is Renovage. Renovage is an anti aging breakthrough that works on the DNA levels of the origin of youth and targets the cell actors which guarantee lifespan and youth. In other words, this acts as a cell facilitator and corrector. It allows your skin to regain the tone (loss of sagginess), and heals the damage of exposure to elements, thus eliminating redness and spots while moisturizing your skin.

These ingredients have documented success in university studies.

If you are starting to have that elephant skin, it's time for you to act and get rid of those wrinkles!

Eliminating Acne Through Effective Dieting

2008-11-19T11:41:00.007+08:00

Acne can be eliminated through effective dieting.

Men and women between the age of 25 to 40 can still suffer from acne and it can be as bad as during their teenage years. Acne usually starts as blackheads, some make their way up to whiteheads. Blackheads are formed when oils from the skin and dead cells are trapped in the pores. As the oil and dead cells build up, they block the duct which causes them to mix with bacteria. Once they get in contact with air, they turn black, thus the term blackheads. Rosy pimples result when the blackheads are inflamed.

Acne is caused by your internal body toxins. It occurs when your body contains more toxins than your kidneys, bowels and liver can remove. These toxins are then expelled through your skin. Hormone imbalance is another main cause for acne.

You will benefit from pampering your face with occasional facial cleansing and mask in a facial care center. Going to a facial care center once a month allows your skin to obtain the nutrients it needs and get cleansed through various methods and techniques that can only be obtained from a facial care center. Although you may consider it to be a splurge, it is worth it, as you will see the results in your healthy glowing skin.

It's also possible to get rid of acne by using a simple but effective diet. The Definite Guide To Acne Free Skin explains how this can be achieved. Focusing on the right type of natural food you consume can cleanse your body of these acne causing toxins. There is also a food group that can help produce enough prostaglandins which is vital to keep your hormones in balance to solve your acne problems.

Eliminating acne through effective dieting is possible.

The Decision To Remove Warts

2008-11-17T11:12:00.007+08:00

The decision to remove warts is entirely up to you.

Since warts are generally painless and do not pose any threats, it is not necessary to remove them. But for some cases, they are removed to avoid spread-out to other skin areas.

Common warts can create great embarrassment for an individual, who may quickly seek treatment. Even though common warts may vanish in due time, individuals take action in order to prevent the spread of skin growths to other parts of the body, or worse, to other people.

If you want your wart removed, there are various methods available. Methods include prescribing medications, burning the warts with the use of a mild electrical current, freezing it with a liquid nitrogen, and by laser treatment. The last works well for difficult to remove warts. Within a few days after the doctor's treatment, the wart may fall off, but several treatments might be necessary.

The decision to remove warts is entirely up to you. But make a decision and decide soon!

At War With Warts

2008-11-17T10:39:00.008+08:00

Should you be at war with warts?

At some point in a person’s life, warts are developed. Though a wart is considered to be a nuisance, it is harmless. Warts are skin infections caused by viruses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family.

Common warts are usually small in size and appear as fleshy, grainy bumps. They are often flesh-colored, but can also have shades of white, pink, or tan. When touching a wart, you will notice that it feels rough. They are typically painless. The location of a wart determines the type of HPV that has caused the condition in the first place.

Simply touching a wart on someone who has it doesn't guarantee that you'll get one, too. The virus that causes warts is spread when individuals touch a towel that has been used by an infected person or uses the same object as a person with HPV. Picking at a wart can also spread warts to other parts of the body. A tiny cut or scratch can make any area of skin more vulnerable to warts. The length of time between when someone is exposed to the virus that causes warts and when a wart appears varies. Warts can grow very slowly and may take weeks or longer to develop.

When you ignore treatment of common warts, the chances of spreading the virus increases, as well as the risk of becoming embarrassed when someone spots a skin growth. In order to avoid the spread of warts and prevent new ones from appearing, seeking treatment in a timely manner is one of the things you should do to ease some of the visual and social discomfort the condition creates.

So should you be at war with warts? YES!!!

Guidelines on Maximizing The Benefits of Tretinoin Retin-A

2008-11-13T15:20:00.010+08:00

Here are some guidelines to maximize the benefits of Tretinoin Retin-A.

Retin-A is typically prescribed for use once daily, in the evening, after washing with a mild facial cleanser. You should pat your face dry before smoothing the Retin-A onto your skin.

Apply Retin-A in a thin layer at night.
Wash your face with a mild facial scrub or rough wash cloth in the morning to help reduce any noticeable flaking.
Apply a good water-based moisturizer after washing. This will make the drying effect of Retin-A more tolerable.
If flaking occurs during the day, use a wash cloth to remove it and re-apply the moisturizer.
Tretinoin makes you more susceptible to sunburn. Try using a moisturizer that also contains a sunscreen. If not, apply sunscreen anytime you are in the sun even for a short amount of time.

When you first start using Retin-A, apply it every other night. The flaking and irritation side effects are usually the worst in the first 2 weeks of application. As your skin adjusts to the medicine, you can apply it more frequently. It's alright to take a break for a couple of days if you notice an increase in the irritation or flaking, just don't stop completely without consulting your health care provider.

Improving Your Facial Appearance with Tretinoin Retin-A

2008-11-13T15:17:00.014+08:00

Tretinoin Retin-A can help improve your facial appearance. It was introduced to treat acne more than 30 years ago. While the medication produced remarkable results in fighting acne, patients also noticed significant improvements in their overall facial appearance.

Tretinoin is a derivative of Vitamin A and is the treatment of choice for whiteheads and blackheads. It increases skin cell turnover promoting the extrusion of the plugged material in the follicle. It speeds up the natural exfoliation process and enhances collagen production. It remedies sun-damaged skin, including age discoloration and light freckling. It is the only topical medication (gel or cream based) that has been proven to improve wrinkles, making it an anti-aging solution for the treatment of a variety of skin conditions.

Tretinoin's action in increasing skin cell turnover causes irritation and flaking. For this reason, many people stop using Retin-A after a couple of days, failing to reap its benefits. It is important to realize that Retin-A is very effective for whiteheads and blackheads, but it may take 6-9 weeks to see a noticeable difference. And it takes at least 6 months to see a noticeable difference in wrinkles. The best benefit is seen if Retin-A is used for at least a year.

Tretinoin Retin A is the active ingredient of Chris & Chat's Night Cream. It can help improve your facial appearance.

FACIAL Care Regimen For MEN

2008-11-12T06:39:00.019+08:00

The MEN out there need to have a facial care regimen too.

Your face is the first thing people notice when they meet you. In particular, your facial skin leaves a lasting impression on many. If women take care of their facial skin, so should men. A man’s skin is about 20% thicker and firmer than a woman’s because they have more collagen and elastin. It tends to be oilier because men have more active sebaceous glands. Also, due to regular shaving, men’s facial skin tends to get dehydrated.

People tend to think that facial care products and routines are just for women, but this is simply not true. Men do need to care for their face as well. And it's very simple. The basic steps to a flawless face consist of just cleansing and moisturizing on a regular basis. That's it! Just apply the cleansers and creams on your face in an upward and outward movement. The skin should not be stretched, dragged, or pulled. Leave the cleanser on for a couple of minutes to loosen the dirt. Then remove it using either a cotton wool or a soft tissue paper with an upward and outward movement. Finally, rinse with water.

There are many products available on the market that can help you obtain a healthy and glowing face. However, finding the facial skin care product that is right for you and within your budget is never straightforward. In your search for your facial skin care product, keep in mind that less is more. The key to having beautiful skin is by using fewer products. Using many products can clog and irritate your skin. By following a simple routine of daily cleansing and moisturizing, you will be able to see the radiant healthy glow that everyone wants to obtain.

Aside from using high quality facial care product and a regular facial care routine, you also need to avoid direct sunlight whenever possible, drink plenty of water, and eat food rich in Vitamin C. You will also benefit from pampering your skin with occasional facials, scrubs or massages. Going to a spa and facial care center once a month allows your skin to obtain the nutrients it needs through various methods and techniques that is often obtained at such a center. Although you may consider it to be a splurge, it is worth it, as you will see the results in your healthy glowing skin.

Here are some facial care products for men which received a high customer review from Amazon. This may be a good starting point for you in your search for your facial care product.

At Chris & Chat Spa and Facial Care, we offer our clients our in-house Whitening Soap, Sunblock Cream, Night Cream, and Facial Astringent after their Facial Cleansing service. And it has worked wonderfully for them.

MEN need to have a Facial Care regimen too. And you owe it to yourself!