At Indulge, A Colour salon 180 from ordinary, we pride ourselves on staying educated at the top of our levels. We just discovered that this crazy therapy will actually increase your math performance if done regularly. So what is it? Massage. I know I’m not even kidding. Who knew that a regular massage will help with math processing and performance. The University of Miami School of Medicine, therapists gave 26 adults two 15-minute chair massages, twice a week, for five weeks. A Control group of 24 adults just relaxed in the massage chair for the same periods. Results after five weeks. In addition to the expected lowereed degrees of stress and anxiety in the massage group, this also demonstrated increased speed and accuracy on math computations, the control groups math skills didn’t change.Nice to know that if I needed to increase my speed or accuracy I would do this. Check out the massage techniques we do with our facial treatments. Go to www.indulgesalon.com/skincare. If you are new to York College, our salon is a great get away for you during classes. The facial treatments will give you more relaxation along with hand and foot massage. the ultimate in relaxation. Take a mini vacation by walking along the path over here at Indulge Salon at Colonial Shopping Center. Our phone number is 717.846.4424..
Be cool as a cucumber this season. The weather has been warm and we have certainly seen some rain to nourish the rich ground. One of the primary nurses that watches over and cares for my son Carson, loves to make Cucumber Salad. Her version of it. She puts special onions and her magic sauce in it. My grandmother used to make it on the farm that creates special memories for me. I think she put vinegar in it. Other than that, I’m at a loss. Frankly, cucumbers are loaded with water which is good for your skin. It’s proven that cucumbers contain anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness and eye puffiness. good for us that need our eye bags reduced in the nick of time. they are rich with B vitamins – B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and folic acid. The skin is mostly water but it also contains ascorbic acid which is Vitamin C plus caffeic acid. These nutrients help soothe skin irritations and reduce the swelling. thi si the primary reason that cucumbers are an ideal spa ingredient fur use internal like shakes, smoothies and water as well as topically.If your skin is red and irritated, grab a cuke from the refrigerator and lay it on the reddened area for a few minutes. The area will reduce in size if it has swelled. Nice to have your own home remedies around when you need them. Bags under the eyes are a mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes. This symptom is common with age. With aging, the tissues around the eyes including some of the muscles supporting your eyelids actually weaken. Normal fat that helps support the eyes can then migrate forward into the lower eyelids, causing the lids to appear puffy. Fluid also may accumulate in the space below the eyes adding a swollen appearance. All of these symptoms are more of a cosmetic concern not a medical concern. If these concerns start to really bother you, consider some plastic surgery to remove the fat under the eye bag (looks like turkey fat or left over chicken fat and yes its yellow) giving a smoother appearance when the skin is then shifted up. If you would like more of an immediate lift without a facelift go to our web page at www.indulgesalon.com/skincare for more information on our facial treatments called Liftosome. This incredible treatment will give you a facelift without the surgery. It will literally move your muscles up in the first visit. We recommend at least 4 treatments for maximum results. We even do a treatment around the eyes to give them an instant lift. For more information call 717.846.4424. Because the skin is super thin around the eye, this is where the water retention is most prevalent and visual. In terms of a quick remedy to morning eyes, frozen cucumber slices are a great eye soother for an immediate result..
California Avocados are a fresh, natural, wholesome part of a healthful diet. They’re irresistibly rich in flavor and, avocados also provide vital nutrients and phytochemicals. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases.
There are 13 vitamins that the body absolutely needs: vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate). Avocados naturally contain many of these vitamins.
I have some favorite recipes that I love to use during the summer that give you regular Vitamin B’s onthat are not absorbed by the body. I love the buttery texture when I sink a bite of these in my mouth. You don’t even need dressing with these. Eat them alone or marry them with some lovely red tomatoes that are rich in Licopene.
VITAMIN K (6.3 mcg/8% DV per serving) – Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in blood clotting. It is known as the clotting vitamin, because without it blood would not clot. Some studies indicate that it helps in maintaining strong bones in the elderly. Did you know that we can now add Vitamin K to our skin care treatments to help infuse your skin topically to help you achieve more of a skin balance?
VITAMIN E (.590 mg/4% DV per serving) – A fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant that protects the body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and organs. They are believed to play a role in certain conditions associated with aging. Vitamin E is important in the formation of red blood cells and helps the body use vitamin K. At lower levels, vitamin E may help protect the heart. Vitamin E also plays a role in healthy skin and hair.
LUTEIN (81 mcg) – A carotenoid (a natural pigment) that may be associated with a lower risk of eye diseases. Lutein is an important antioxidant that may help your eyes stay healthy while maintaining the health of your skin. It provides nutritional support to your eyes and skin and has been linked to promoting healthy eyes through reducing the risk of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in adults 65 years of age and older.
Here is a quick recipe from Chef Curtis Cooke of The Original Golden Door, an executive spa. Chef Curtis is originally from Texas and when he discovered these Avocados he fell in love and created all types of foods that are healthy and delicious.
Chilled Avocado Soup with Sweet Corn Salad
Serves 4
Soup:
3 Avocados, peeled and chopped
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups vegetable stock
1 tbsp. Tabasco sauce
sea salt to taste
In a blender, puree all ingredients, adjusting the consistency with vegetable stock, as needed.
Top with:
1 cup sweet corn, grilled and cut from cob
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. cilanatro, finely chopped ‘
Grill the corn to blister the kernels, shuck and cool. Combine with remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Spoon over soup. Certainly feel free to add cilantro, peppers, crab, pink peppercorns or pickled red onions. Thanks Chef Curtis!
I thought this was a great recipe to try. As you may know, my son has to have all of his foods pureed in order to help his brain process the intake of food. This type of food goes in at a slower pace that tells the brain “hey, something is coming!” therefore he can manage the food going into his mouth, on the tongue and can manage to swallow without choking. I’m always searching out recipes that will engage the full senses of vitamins and minerals plus the absolute pleasure of taste. This is one of those recipes that is a keeper.
If you don’t like the texture of Avocado’s, feel free to have your infusion of vitamins into your skin to keep your skin rejuvenating with our newest facial treatment that includes a healthy dose of Vitamin K. We started carrying a newer skin care line that is loaded with enzymes that will infuse the skin with customized minerals to help your specific skin’s needs. No need to overload with unnecessary nutrients. It’s always best to give your skin what it needs from the inside out but we all need a little help from our friends.
Contact Indulge Salon, York PA at 717.846.4424 for more information.
