Exploring the Psychological Benefits of Massage

  admin        September 19, 2017

Massage therapy has been used for thousands of years to bring relief to the body. Most people will understand the benefits, but as well as the positive physical effects there are also considerable psychological benefits from receiving massage treatment.

Healthy Body Healthy Mind

Most people would agree that life is better when feeling healthy. Being massaged can bring physical relief from pain and discomfort from a number of physical problems including injury, the stiffness of limbs and pain. Being massaged brings a physical relaxation that assists in reducing tension, a problem most people can relate to and which is known to cause aches and pains throughout the body.

Being regularly massaged will help to reduce tension and result in a less troubled body. The old saying of healthy body, healthy mind is very true, and a body freed from tension through being massaged will result in a sense of greater relaxation, which is why it is known as a healing type of therapy.

Stress And Depression

Being massaged has been proven to help in the reduction of raised blood pressure and heart rate, which results in a reduction of tension and a feeling of relaxation. With relaxation comes relief from stress and an increased ability to relate to the body and the external world in a positive and pleasurable way.

Anxiety and stress are known to cause physical reactions, for example, increased levels of adrenaline and increased heart rate and blood pressure. The relaxing environment created by a therapist when giving someone therapy, as well as the therapy itself will assist in helping to reduce anxiety and tension and therefore assist in reducing levels of adrenalin and heart rate.

The manner in which therapy is given, together with the feelings of being the sole focus of the therapy, can help to reduce depression in recipients, and there have been a number of studies that reinforce this idea.

Style Doesn’t Matter

There are a number of different types of massage treatment available. Some of these are referred to as Swedish, Hot Stone, Shiatsu, Thai, and Aromatherapy. Regardless of the style and form, the benefits to the mind are the same. The common theme of all forms is to reduce tension, bring about relief from pain and discomfort, and promote feelings of well-being. If this is achieved, then anxiety and stress are reduced, allowing the recipient to feel happier and more relaxed. This, in turn, creates an increased ability to focus and extract the most from life.

Regularity Is Key

Rather than regard therapy as an occasional dip into the world of luxury and self-indulgence, anyone seeking a more fulfilled and relaxed existence would do well to access therapy on a regular basis.

Does Preventative Botox Work?

  admin        August 22, 2017

It’s becoming increasingly common for people to undertake minor cosmetic interventions to deal with the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, the most common being the administration of Botox injections. This is simply a neuromodulator, which prevents the use of those small sections of muscle into which it has been injected, allowing the face time to recover from overuse. While it is most likely to be requested by those in their mid-thirties and older, the incidence of younger people, in their late twenties or around thirty, deciding to undergo the same treatment as a preventative measure is on the rise.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Although the success rate of Botox in eliminating or reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles is impressive, many people would prefer to prevent the appearance of such problematic areas in the first place. A specialist can determine from observation those facial muscles a person is overusing and which, therefore, are likely to lead to wrinkles. For example, if someone is in the habit of frowning, they may be at risk of developing deep furrows between their brows as their skin ages and loses its elasticity. In a young person, these furrows may only be present for the duration of the frown, but over time they will become entrenched and visible, even while the face is at rest.

A Simple Process

In the hands of an expert, the procedure is very straightforward. The offending muscles are identified by watching the client move their face, and the areas most likely to cause wrinkling are marked for accuracy. By injecting the neuromodulator into the muscles which need to rest, they are rendered incapable of movement, preventing them from causing the skin above them to wrinkle and removing any minor lines which have already appeared. The process leaves adjoining and opposing muscles capable of moving, allowing them to develop more and bringing balance to the face.

As in so many areas of health and beauty these days, the emphasis in cosmetic procedures has moved from correction to prevention, and averting the development of lines and wrinkles is one of the main success stories. No longer is it necessary for anyone to wait until they are unhappy with their appearance before seeking out a remedy. By using preventative Botox, taking action before the damage is done, the development of lines, furrows and wrinkles can be postponed for a considerable period.

Dermal Fillers or Botox – Which One is Right for You?

  admin        January 31, 2017

Making a choice between dermal fillers and Botox isn’t easy. This is because both procedures are widely practiced. Additionally, both of them usually have long-lasting and exceptional results.

Before choosing any of the two aforementioned options, it’s important to carry out research on the positive effects, associated costs, how the procedures are conducted as well as possible side effects.

Hopefully the information here can help you determine the right treatment for you.

The Case for Dermal fillers

This is a common form of cosmetic treatment that involves smoothening and lifting of targeted wrinkles and folds by the addition of subtle volume.

This option has several advantages. It’s very affordable since you can make substantial savings during the course of treatment. Additionally, there are less associated risks because the whole process is non-invasive.

Generally, the procedure can be conducted within a very short period of time, thus enabling you to continue with normal daily routine without any interruptions. Side effects rarely occur and if they do, they’re generally mild.

If you choose to undergo this procedure, you’ll make full recovery within a few days. In addition, you are highly unlikely to experience any pain.

You can choose to have dermal fillers even if you’d previously undergone a Botox procedure in the past, or if you intend to have it in the near future. A combination of the two procedures can make the results more effective and also long-lasting.

As far as dermal fillers are concerned, there are numerous options that you can choose from to suit your specific tastes and preferences.

However, there are several risks associated with dermal fillers. Occasionally you’ll have to go through a multi-stage procedure. If the procedure is incorrectly done, serious disfigurement may occur. It’s therefore important to ensure that the procedure is conducted by an experienced expert.

Botox

Botox is an extremely popular cosmetic procedure that involves the use of purified protein to relax facial muscles which are usually responsible for causing undesirable wrinkles and lines.

Botox is commonly used on patients who wish to get rid of excessive sweating as well as other complications. Unlike dermal fillers, Botox has been widely used for many years.

The option is ideal for you if there’s desperately need to rejuvenate your skin and also reduce facial wrinkles and lines.

If you have unattractive glabellar lines, Botox will be injected into your facial muscles with the objective of minimizing or completely getting rid of them. Additionally, it can help to reduce or eliminate advanced crows’ feet.

You shouldn’t go through a Botox procedure if you’re currently nursing damaged muscles or nerves. Additionally, you should avoid it if you’re breastfeeding or expecting a baby.

The possible side effects of this option include; mild headache, drooping eyebrows as well as pain. However, these effects are rare.

Ultimately the choice is a personal one, however you should seek the advice of a professional to determine which is best for you.

What exactly is Microdermabrasion?

  admin        October 11, 2016

You may or may not have recently seen the term Microdermabrasion pop up online on cosmetic blogs. It has quickly gained prominence as a buzzword for facial treatments but there is a lot of conflicting information out there about what it is and how it works.

In this blog post I thought it would be a good idea to take some of the most common questions I’ve been asked about microdermabrasion and help provide a nice insight to help better inform you exactly what it is all about.

So what is microdermabrasion?

Taking the name at face value (no pun intended) it is “micro” abrasion of the dermus (aka skin) on the surface level in a deep and concentrated manner. It’s best to think of it as deep exfoliation for your skin that really gets in there.

And why is that important?

Think of how you would usually exfoliate your face. You might be in the shower and when you’ve run your face under warm water for long enough you give it a good scrub and it can feel a little sore and red after. That’s because (If you’ve done it right) you’ve been disturbing your pores and trying to get them clean and get the oils that can cuase problems out.

Disturbing your pores is bad?

Well yes and no. A good exfoliation can help lift oils and dirt off your skin that would just sit there and plug up your pores.  Getting your pores to be entirely clean is almost impossible though when we’re talking about trying to completely clean your skin at home with a scrubber and some soap. The most visible example we all get of dirt being stuck in our pores are blackheads which commonly accumulate around the edges of the nose.

So what can Microdermabrasion do?

This type of cosmetic treatment can do an amazing job of attacking the dirt in pores in such a precise and small level that anything bad in there has no option but to get up and get out.

And how does it work?

The treatment is administered using a hand wand which is plugged to machine that contains a mix of medical grade crystals that isn’t too dissimilar in touch to sand. These very small crystals are blasted from the wand on to the skin and simultaneously pulled back up another tube in the wand. This dual process gets in to pores, picks at the dirt, lifts it and then pulls it out cleanly.

This leaves a patient with skin that has been expertly cleaned out on a micro level and feels fresher than usual.

And what can Microdermabrasion be used for?

Ideally someone would want to use this treatment as an alternative to repetitive exfoliation at home, especially if they want to try and improve some problems with their skin.

What problems can Microdermabrasion help with?

Common conditions is help relieve the symptoms of include rosacea, skin tone, adult acne, acne scarring and broken blood vessels on the cheeks.

Botox Vs Other Treatments

  admin        August 29, 2016

 Whats best for you?

Botox has become a way of life for many people. Anyone can have it done and more and more ‘industry’ people are offering to do it. That in itself should be a warning, not everyone offering Botox injections/services are qualified nor do they have the experience.

So what are the alternatives? There are a couple of options that you may wish to consider.

You can have relatively painless injections into your crow’s feet, laughing lines and frown furrows with a few Botox injections.  Botox works by stopping muscle contractions when it is injected deep into the tissue to deaden nerve impulses. Make sure first that you go to someone reputable and not to a dodgy cheap operator. Botox injections can be done on your lunch-break as you don’t need an anaesthetic and you can reapply your makeup straight away. The full face will cost around £350 and you’ll see a lasting result in 1 to 3 days however you’ll need a treatment about 3 times a year.

.Another option is cosmetic laser treatments. This works by using heat from a laser which will then encourage your body to grow new skin cells. Laser treatment can be painful and time-consuming, but maybe if short term pain for long term gain is OK by you, then it’s worth looking into.  Cosmetic laser therapy alternatives are much more invasive and will cost around £1500 per session, however, you will probably only need one session. This technique could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on how much you are having done. But then you will need about a week at home and without any makeup.

Using a skin cream like Advanced Dermatology will cost around £550 for 3 months and you can only order from their website. But you can apply the cream in the comfort of your own home at your own leisure. Studies have proved that Advanced Dermatology is the closest to Botox than any other cream. By using a highly rated cream, that can nearly mimic the Botox injection, has many advantages. Not only will it help with the visual younger look but it would be highly recommended that keeping a less stressful lifestyle (have to work on that one), and keeping your diet healthy, not only helps your face but your body will also look great.

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