Spa and Facial Care by Chris and Chat

Modern Body Detoxification

2011-10-09T22:12:00.003+08:00

In this day and age, technology is simply in every aspect of our life! And now, technology is declaring that it has found a way to remove the toxins from your body and give your internal organs a break! That's modern Body Detoxification! Fact or Fiction?!?! Read on.

If you can relate to any of these photos, you may need to detoxify. Unhealthy living causes the buildup of toxins in tissues and organs that weaken your immune system. By removing and eliminating toxins, detoxification can help protect you from diseases and maintain good health.

So how does modern Body Detoxification work???

The small device placed in the warm water with your feet produces a constant supply of positively and negatively charged particles. These particles enter your body through the pores of your feet which were opened by the warm water. These particles enter your cells and attach themselves to the toxins, then exit your body. Once these particles come into contact with air, they create a solid, visible substance of varying colors that can no longer enter back through the pores of your feet. These colors identify potential problem areas in your body.

Sounds too technical? It does. Sounds too good to be true? It does seem so.

Some people who have tried this modern Body Detoxification claims that they feel much better after the recommended series of detoxification sessions. To them, it feels like a FACT. While others feel they didn't feel any change at all. There are really mixed opinions about Body Detoxification.

But what if it's true? What if the benefits are really there? Sometimes you really have to try something to feel the benefit for yourself, if any. Body Detoxification claims to have the following benefits. It seems worth a try. But that really is a personal decision. It's entirely up to you.

IF you want to give Body Detoxification a try but it seems too costly, SalaThai Spa (click on this link to visit SalaThai Spa on Facebook) is offering 1 session for FREE as part of it's Anniversary promo. That may give you a chance to feel the benefit for yourself without worrying about the cost. SalaThai Spa does require purchasing 5 Body Massage Certificates for you to get your FREE Body Detox session ... which I think is a good balance between keeping the business up and running, while sharing the blessing to its clients.

So, is Modern Body Detoxification FACT or FICTION? Why don't you try for yourself?

The BEST Massage for Athletes

2010-12-19T10:02:00.001+08:00

Whether you're an experienced athlete or just starting out, you'll need a massage therapy session to soothe and stretch your muscles. Like a well oiled engine, you need to take care of your body regularly to excel in your chosen field of sports.

Based on independent studies done on different types of massage therapies available today, Thai Massage has emerged as the BEST massage for Athletes. Let me explain why.

In a Thai Massage session, you will experience a series of targeted stretches and compressions. And similar to Yoga, many muscles are stretched simultaneously. So what makes Thai Massage special when it comes to athletes? The key is that Thai Massage stretches are multi-planar. This simply means that the muscles are stretched in more than one direction. This type of stretching prepares the muscles for everyday activities much better than uni-directional stretches.

In addition to multi-planar stetches, Thai Massage also improves the circulation of energy in your body as muscles are loosened which usually tighten and restrict the flow of blood, oxygen and other vital energy sources.

So what about Sports Massage? Is Thai Massage even better?? Well, Sports Massage is a combination of assisted stretching and massage techniques. However, the stretches are commonly uni-directional.

The Thai Massage's multi-planar energy-releasing strategy delivered in a relaxing manner makes it much better for athletes than assisted uni-directional stretching.

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Yoga Without Effort by Sala Thai Spa

2010-10-17T23:10:00.013+08:00

IF YOU WANT TO DO YOGA BUT YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT, SALA THAI SPA CAN HELP YOU!!!

SALA THAI SPA IS YOGA MINUS THE WORK!!!

You may be wondering what that means?!?! Why is Sala Thai Spa Yoga Minus The Work???The short answer is because it is. Let me elaborate a bit.

In Sala Thai Spa, the body is bent and stretched in ways similar to what is being done during a Yoga session. And your body benefits in similar ways which is a good thing. For instance, your blood circulation and overall flexibility will improve. Now, that's only 2 of the many ways your body will benefit from Thai Massage. I listed some more below.

Now, not everyone can do Yoga right? Me included =). That's the beauty here, you get the benefits of Yoga without working on it! Now, that's YOGA MINUS THE WORK!!

But please take caution in selecting your Thai Massage therapist. The art of Thai Massage is not simple. You may get injured if your therapist is not trained on the art.

At Sala Thai Spa, their therapists will make use of their skillful hands, feet, and legs to move your body into various positions to stretch your muscles with oil or lotions.

Visit SalaThai Spa and experience YOGA WITHOUT EFFORT!!!

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Benefits of Thai Massage

Physical Benefits of Thai Massage

Helps body detoxification and boosts the immune system
Increases blood circulation and lowers blood pressure
Relaxes the muscle, increases flexibility, and improves mobility
Improves breathing
Improves posture and balance, and corrects body alignments
Improves athletic performance
Helps relieve arthritis and back pain
Slows the aging process

Mental Benefits of Thai Massage

Improves your outlook towards life
Builds emotional balance
Improves concentration and creativity
Clears and calms your mind
Improves mental clarity

The Truth About Artistry Creme Luxury

2010-03-26T15:48:00.012+08:00

Are you an Amway IBO seeking to understand what's unique about Amway's Artistry Creme Luxury so you can sell it properly?

Are you a consumer who needs to know if Amway's Artistry Creme Luxury really works and if it's worth your money?

Amway's Artistry Creme Luxury is expensive. There's no point denying that. So it's wise for you to do some research first before you actually purchasing it. There's a lot of useful informative information on the internet regarding this revolutionary product from Amway. I consolidated these information in this article for you. I hope this will help you make an informed decision about this product.

We all know that Artistry Creme Luxury achieved the HBA International Package Design Awards (IPDA) in the Skin Care Prestige category. But the main concern is .. does it work??? And if it does work? How??? Please click on this link if you want to view the HBA IPD Award.

Amway's Artistry Creme Luxury is an anti ageing cream which provides the key to reversing the visible signs of ageing caused by environmental stress through its unique "CellEffect" approach. You will experience outstanding hydration, enhanced elasticity, definitive smoothness, and dimished fine lines. In short, a younger looking and feeling YOU.

It's the first product on the market to contain Cardiolipin, a rare and unique lipid that helps generate cosmetic skin renewal. 30 times more expensive than gold, Cardiolipin is the most expensive ingredient ever used in an Amway ARTISTRY product. This is why it costs so much. Please click on this link to know more about Cardiolipin. I got this information from Amway Corporate Communication which will help explain why Cardiolipin costs so much.

"ARTISTRY scientists have harnessed the vast power of cardiolipin, the key ingredient in the Artistry CellEffect technology formulated to help renew skin's youthful energy. Synthetic cardiolipin is rare and expensive to produce because it's a purified synthetic that begins with soybean oil and then is modified. The final cardiolipin molecule is only produced for pharmaceutical and medical research in very small quantities."

The key ingredients of the CellEffect approach are Cardiolipin, L-carnosine, Spinach Extract, and Roxisomes. Please click on this link for the details of each ingredient.

Artistry Creme Luxury utilizes a unique 4-phase approach to increase skin energy and help visibly repair damaged skin.

Amway's Artistry Creme Luxury is designed for use day and night, and will last for almost 2 months. With continued use, your skin will literally appear to perform the way it did when you were younger - increased firmness and elasticity.

Beauty Heaven did a detailed review of Artistry Creme Luxury which may help you understand what you can really expect from this product. Please click on this link for the review. Here's an excerpt ...

" ... It does feel amazing on my skin. It's rich but not heavy or greasy and has lasting hydration. It's one of those creams, the more you use, the more your skin will see results. I wake up in the morning and my skin is glowing and looking more radiant. The main area in which I've noticed significant improvement is on my forehead. In the last year or so it has been looking really dry and no matter what cream I use it still seems to look on the dry side yet this cream and shown a significant improvement. Everywhere else on my face I've noticed a smoothing effect but I can still see fine lines. I guess for the price I was expecting a miracle in a jar. I can't compare it to injectables but if the results are similar then I'd choose this cream over the needle. ..."

If you've decided you want to purchase Amway's Artistry Creme Luxury, contact an Amway IBO nearest you.

Click here to learn more about Amway's Artistry Creme Luxury.

The Truth About Wartrol

2010-03-25T16:50:00.001+08:00

Before you purchase your bottle of Wartrol, please understand that Wartrol is not a magic pill which can cure your genital warts right away.

Although it was manufactured by a highly respected company in the industry, it's not a silver bullet which can heal everyone's genital warts problem. This is why the manufacturer of Wartrol has a money back guarantee to give you a way out in case it doesn't work out for you.

So how does Wartrol cure genital warts? It's a homeopathic medicine which is based upon the "law of similars". In simple terms, it uses the same principle as vaccinations. With homeopathic medicine, even a very tiny amount will set your immune system in action. In essence, Wartrol helps your body heal itself of genital warts. If you're unsure if you have genital warts, you may click on this link for photos of genital warts.

Should you decide to try Wartrol, make sure to follow the directions on the bottle carefully. Using more than directed will not improve your situation any faster.

If you really want to deal with your genital warts, give Wartrol a try. If it doesn't work out of you, you can get a refund. So there's nothing to lose, except those annoying genital warts.

Click here to purchase Wartrol Genital Warts Relief.

Papaya Whitening Facial Mask Recipe

2010-02-19T15:51:00.001+08:00

If you're looking for a way to whiten your facial skin and reduce the signs of aging on your face, but you're a bit tight on budget, you've come to right place! I will show you an affordable way to create your own homemade papaya whitening and anti aging facial mask.

Papaya is used in many skin care products today. It's commonly the active ingredient in soaps, lotions, toners, facial peels, moisturizers, and a lot more. It's great for whitening the skin and has powerful antioxidants which delays aging.

So how can Papaya provide these benefits? Papain, the enzyme in Papaya is responsible for lightening the skin. While the powerful antioxidants which controls premature aging are Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Beta Carotene.

Are you ready? The ingredients and steps are very simple!! You can do it!!!

Ingredients

1/2 cup of ripe papaya
1 tablespoon of honey

Steps

Cleanse your face.
Wash the papaya, peel it, remove the seeds, and dice.
Mash the papaya in a bowl with a fork and mix with a tablespoon of honey.
Apply the mask to your face and leave for 15 minutes. Avoid the area around your eyes.
After 15 minutes, use a clean wet towel to wipe your face gently.
Wash your face with warm water.
Pat dry.

Have Fun!

LifeCell Anti Aging Anti Wrinkle Skincare System

2010-02-03T16:06:00.185+08:00

If you are considering Botox injection sessions or Cosmetic surgeries to regain your youth, you may want to read this article first about LifeCell. It's my intent to give you the facts about LifeCell so you can make an informed decision if this product is worth trying.

LifeCell is an anti aging anti wrinkle skincare system which claims to replace invasive procedures to regain your youth. It's an all-in-one product covering Anti Wrinkle Cream, Firming Cream, 24-Hour Moisturizer, Age Spot Reducer, Corrective Under Eye Treatment, Lip Plumper and Makeup Base. Listed below are the major claims of this product ...

Dramatically improves damaged skin
Protects skin from signs of aging
Revitalizes your skin
Eliminates lines, wrinkles and crows feet
Improves skin elasticity and firmness
Reduces dark circles and puffiness around eyes
Makes your lips plumper and sexier

If you think these claims are Too Good To Be True, you're not alone! Actually, even their sales page is full of hype. And that is unfortunate because most people tend to think that this is a scam.

There have also been a lot of negative publicity that were posted against LifeCell. In particular, there were claims that the testimonials provided in their site were from fictitious people. In response to this, LifeCell has decided to formally state, under penalty of perjury, that the testimonials are from real people with real credentials.

I will no longer discuss the nitty gritty details on how LifeCell works so as not to bore you. I understand that what you're really concerned about is if this will really work for you. So let me just describe to you what you can expect to feel. If you really want to know the study done on the active ingredients of LifeCell, please click on this link.

When you apply LifeCell to your face, the first thing you'll notice is that your skin will soak it up. You'll feel a deep, warm, tingly sensation on your cheeks and around your eyes. The lines, pores, and wrinkles will be reduced visibly in size after 5 minutes. LifeCell has a silky texture and completely non-greasy. Your sensitive skin should not show any irritations. After about 3 weeks, you'll notice a significant improvement around your eyes and mouth.

With a price tag of USD$189, LifeCell is expensive as compared to other anti aging anti wrinkle creams. To lower the risk on your part in buying this product, your credit card will not be charged within 30 days from date of purchase. But you'll need to pay for shipment and handling, which I think is fair. Also, you'll have 120 days 100% money back guarantee in case the product didn't work out for you.

There you have it. So is LifeCell worth your money? Based on the researches done all over the world, I would say that it is worth your money.

Click on this link for the 30-day NO MONEY DOWN TRIAL for LifeCell.

Risk Free Trial Offers for Compliant Health and Beauty Products

2010-01-22T16:03:00.006+08:00

I was just informed that there are risk free trial offers for several compliant health and beauty products. If you've been thinking of purchasing these products but have been hesitant to spend money, now is a great time to try them. I listed the products below with a brief description of each. Feel free to browse through the list and just click on the link provided for their risk free trial offer.

Fight the signs of aging with Dermology's Anti-Aging Solution

Dermology's Anti Aging Solution uses a three-part skincare system that systematically attacks problem areas where signs of aging most often develop. It comes with an Anti-Aging Cream, an Anti-Aging Serum, and an Anti-Aging Eye Cream. Best of all, each formula is fortified with Resveratrol, which is the most powerful skin care anti-oxidant available today.

Resveratrol is a natural anti-oxidant found in red wine and the skins of red grapes. It delivers up to 17 times the anti-oxidant capability of ingredients you'll find in other skincare products, providing maximum effectiveness when fighting the damaging effects of aging cells.

Click here for the Risk Free Trial of Dermology's Anti-Aging Solution.

Clear your skin with Dermology's Acne Cream

The Dermology Acne Cream is an entire skin care management system that finds the source of your acne and not only heals the blemishes you have, but also treats future outbreaks that you don't even see yet. Most acne products available today only treat blemishes that you already have, without helping your skin prevent more from forming.

Click here for the Risk Free Trial of Dermology's Acne Cream.

Eliminate Cellulite Dimples with Dermology Cellulite Solution

The unsightly bumps of cellulite are the result of pockets of fat collecting just below your skin's surface - a place blood flow just can't reach. Dermology's Cellulite Solution is all-natural and allows for easy absorption into those stubborn areas creating a firmer and tighter look for your skin while reducing unsightly cellulite dimples.

The active ingredients of Dermology's Cellulite Solution are caffeine and Retinol A.

Dermology will not make you lose weight, but it will smooth your skin to reduce the appearance of these unsightly dimples.

Click here for the Risk Free Trial of Dermology's Cellulite Solution.

Have FUN!!!

Ventosa Massage Cupping Therapy

2010-01-20T17:15:00.020+08:00

My wife frequently has tired and sore upper back muscles. Sometimes, she even finds it difficult to move her head and upper body. Ventosa Massage Cupping Therapy has helped her a lot. This technique "sucks" out what we call "lamig" in the Philippines during the treatment. You will observe the lump inside the glass on your back gradually shrink towards the end of the session. To see is to believe!

Ventosa Massage Cupping Therapy is performed by placing glass on specific accupoints on your back. A technique is used to create a vacuum inside the glass placed on your back which lifts the skin. The practitioner then moves the cup toward the outside parts of the body sucking the air away.

At Chris and Chat Spa, we ask our patients to lie on their back for this therapy. We only use cups made of strong glass to ensure our client's safety. To create a vacuum, a flame from a burning cotton ball is placed in an upside-down cup. When the oxygen in the cup burns out, the cup is placed directly on the skin where it is held in place by a strong suction. This draws the skin up inside the cup. Don't worry, this will not burn your skin. The flame is just needed to create vacuum for the suction effect.

The skin inside the cup reddens due to the strong cupping which indicates that circulation has been brought to the surface. There is a deep warmth and tingling sensation after the treatment. Ventosa Cupping is generally a painless procedure. The redness should disappear in a day or two.

It's interesting to note that this technique is known to open the "Meridians" of the body. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the flow of "qi" travels throughout the body in channels called Meridians. These are the conduits through which energy flows to every part of the body. Illness results when the qi is blocked at certain points or is not flowing properly throughout the body.

Ventosa Cupping opens these Meridians in the body. The stagnated and out of balanced qi can be restored by exerting suction and pressure resulting in invigorating energy flowing throughout the body. Cupping can also be used when qi needs to be drawn to the surface of the body from deep within to nourish muscles and the skin.

A recommended book on Cupping is The Art of Cupping. Hedwig Manz (click on the link to view the details). This book is for practitioners and students who want to be trained on Ventosa Cupping Therapy. It contains very clear black and white illustrations from the author's practice and shows the exact placement of cups. This is a valuable book that meets its goals of detailing wet and dry cupping for 45 different disorders with clear illustrations. You will certainly learn a lot from this book. But do take caution before applying this Ventosa Cupping technique on yourself or another person. It still takes experience to do this right. So experiment if you want, but take caution.

Ventosa Massage Cupping Therapy helps alleviate pain, remove toxins, and allows the body to feel rested after the session. It is better to help your body to be self healing rather than rely on external assistance, such as medications.

To maximize the benefits of a true therapeutic massage, we recommend undergoing Deep Tissue Massage after a Ventosa Cupping Massage.

Eyebrow Threading - The Ancient Hair Removal Technique

2010-01-18T14:40:00.002+08:00

Whenever I talk to people about eyebrow threading, it always surprises how very few people know of this hair removal technique. It is really an art! And very few SPAs and Salons offer this particular type of hair removal nowadays, most use wax or blade or plucking for their hair removal service. And though there's nothing wrong with these other hair removal techniques, the threading technique does offer some distinct advantages.

Threading is an ancient technique used to eliminate excess hair on the face and eyebrow area using a cotton thread. The thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin entwining the hairs in the thread and removed quickly from the follicle.

Eyebrow Threading is a practice of shaping the eyebrows. It is preferred over other techniques since it is more accurate. The string can be placed precisely along the eyebrow line and only the unwanted hair gets removed. The brow also looks very clean and well groomed as even the tiniest hairs are removed.

It is critical to find an aesthetician who is very experienced at eyebrow threading. Inexperience can result in uneven brows, ingrown hair, hair breakage, or unnecessary pain.

For men and women who would like to pursue a more natural beauty regimen, hair threading is a better choice since it does not use chemical ingredients.

This hair removal technique is not just for the eyebrows, threading is also used to remove other facial and body hair.

Threading is a highly specialized hair removal technique. So choose your threader wisely. Visit Chris & Chat Spa and Facial Care today.

Natural Glowing Skin Solution

2010-01-11T17:02:00.001+08:00

With all the available ways to get your skin glowing in the market today, we often forget that the solution naturally lies within our bodies. There is a natural solution to keep your skin glowing! Let's get back to basics!

In a nutshell, giving your liver, colon, kidneys, and the rest of your body the essential support each needs will eliminate your internal toxins naturally and help keep your skin glowing. Read on to learn more.

Your skin is the secondary organ for eliminating toxins from your body. Anything that you eat or exposed to which your detoxification organs cannot eliminate - liver and kidneys - are flushed out through your skin. Imagine that! These toxins then become acne or outbreaks on your skin.

So feed yourself wisely! If you overwork your detoxification organs by letting them process to many synthetic chemicals, they will not be able to keep up. Those excess wastes will be released through your skin where they can clog pores and cause blemishes.

The following are usually the culprits to the misery of your detoxification organs:

too much sugar
too much MSG
inhaling corrosive chemicals, paint fumes, and gasoline
synthetic chemicals in makeup, cover up, and skin care products

Avoid or limit your exposure to the list above and you will be on your way to achieving that natural glowing skin.

Discipline is key! Feed your body wisely!

Elderly Therapeutic Massage

2009-11-05T12:44:00.006+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

2009-09-24T14:23:00.002+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

2009-09-17T17:15:00.003+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

2009-08-18T13:08:00.011+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

2009-08-14T14:57:00.047+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

2009-08-10T15:28:00.008+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

2009-08-07T15:34:00.011+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

2009-08-04T12:57:00.035+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

2009-07-30T15:55:00.018+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

2009-05-29T16:25:00.060+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

2009-04-20T15:52:00.012+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

2009-01-30T14:00:00.023+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

2009-01-09T12:12:00.037+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

2008-12-23T10:46:00.020+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!