Everybody has their stresses in life, don't add weight loss or perfection to your stress load. Be happy in yourself, listen to your body but also listen to the physical messenger that is telling you today is not the day and you may just get through your aging process stress free.
Eat healthy, stay physical (for the most part) and find a balance that is right for you!
]]>For some, after childbirth it can be a struggle to gain back control of your life and also balance out the hormones and get back to where you want to be. Some people can bounce straight back, for others it could be more of a challenge.
Similarly, as we age, we are faced with another type of challenge. In some cases, those who have had children, previous sporting injuries, or illnesses, your body may be gradually letting you down day by day.
If it is not an old injury, it could be the remnants of a virus sitting dormant in your system trapping good energy from flowing back again or you just couldn't get your body back after children. Perhaps you have always had a good body but now with hormonal fluctuation it is just not the same anymore.
Whatever the reason, We can go hard at the gym or our choice of fitness, we can take supplements, we can meditate, and listen to our bodies more, but what is this journey really about? How can we embrace this process instead of defying it?
Do we feel pressured to exercise daily, eat a balanced meal, get in tune with our inner self?
I agree to all these things to a certain degree. Not just listening to your body but understanding that as we do all these good things, releasing stagnant energy, can physically and emotionally get you down. When you start to shift it, you can feel weaker, and more lethargic, add some hormones to the mix and it can feel extra hard or more difficult for some.
For the most part, we are grateful for our bodies, but at times we are also allowed to be frustrated for our bodies! Its relevant to be annoyed some days at your body and frustrated in yourself. I think the trick is to learn how to let those days go, and not be down on yourself or disappointed.
Ok, so today I was lazy, so what.. Tomorrow I will have more energy and this will help me to shift this feeling. Remember, do not get caught up in all that negativity though, it can be all consuming and have you go in the opposite direction.
Get your body moving daily, find yourself a balance, embrace those days you are not feeling it (part of the aging/menopause process) and let yourself be guided by a system/program that works for you. For instance, I set myself a consistent exercise regime, but my heavy duty exercise I fluctuate between 3-5 days per week. Some weeks I exercise a minimum of 3 days and other weeks 5 days. I am not saying have full lazy days in between, but don't be too hard on yourself if you find it difficult with commitments that week.
Everybody has their stresses in life, don't add weight loss or perfection to your stress load. Be happy in yourself, listen to your body but also listen to the physical messenger that is telling you today is not the day and you may just get through your aging process stress free.
Eat healthy, stay physical (for the most part) and find a balance that is right for you!
What to do on the days you do not feel like exercising: Light walk somewhere in nature, get some sunshine, do some juicing, have some supplements, have an aromatherapy massage or a facial, do something productive that needs to be checked off the list. You will feel empowered and it could even get you up and ready for your physical day tomorrow!!
*Enjoy life, stay positive and chat to our girls if you are looking to book in for a treatment today!
]]>First of all, what is LED? Why would you choose online (home bought) LED’s? Why would you pay more to go into a salon? Which salon uses the best LED? If I was a consumer, and wanted to look younger, change the appearance of my skin, have a healthier glow, and clear up my skin, then I would definitely want to know more about the light I was going under. I have put together this little Blog in the hope that you will find the answers of why as a salon, we spend more money, do more research and provide continual support for our patrons.
*Wavelengths are measured in nanometres (nm) and it is very important to know this terminology. In other words does the wavelength deliver enough photon energy to reach the target?
There are many colours in LED, but remember, it is not the colour but the wavelength that provides you with best skin results.
LED (light emitting diode) is non-invasive skin care technology that promotes skin rejuvenation with clinically proven wavelengths. It is used to resolve problematic skin conditions and light heals where the hands cannot reach.
They conduct electrical current into a light form. They deliver a low-level light without creating heat. There is no trauma created in the skin, only repair. This of course is in a good machine. The machine we have decided to use (Dermalux) at Silhouette/Nouveau is medical grade and carefully chosen to achieve results.
The difference in price point for the big machines used in salons range from $5000 to $25000. If you shop online, at home products will be around the $130 - $350 mark. Not sure how you feel, but in my opinion, you get what you pay for & here is why…..
Home Led’s are often made with cheap parts and have no energy output. Some of the LED’s are purchased from mass manufacturers in countries that do not research the importance of these light sources.
If you drop even slightly in nanometres (nm) then you are going into UV spectrum and this can be very dangerous to the skin. Home bought LED lights can drop in efficiency by around 20nm which then enters into a dangerous zone.
LED masks/ home machines that are purchased on the internet do not compete with the more powerful lights in industry. The inaccuracy of the off shelf LEDS brings a concern to the industry as it brings more problem than good. They are very low quality, the client can feel hot due to friction caused on the skin, and the machine can then overheat.
Photon intensity is required, to absorb enough photo energy into the skin to achieve results and make a difference/change in the skin. Photon intensity in these cheaper machines is limited. The light scatters across the skin and doesn’t create a reaction.
Salon Led’s are made from high quality materials, are usually manufactured and built off clinical data and clinical evidence. Salon LED's are high performance sometimes medical grade machines that are specified for particular skin conditions.
Our choice is Dermalux. The LED’s from this particular light are custom built, testing on the skin 8 different times to ensure quality and consistency and to ensure it can deliver the exact same wavelength every time. These lights can drop in efficiency by around 2 nm, which is not at all damaging. These diodes are high in quality and one of the only devices that can be used on skin conditions such as psoriasis.
The skin can become asphyxiated and lifeless, which causes dullness and problem skin. All 3 clinically proven wavelengths stimulate different responses, as our skin has the ability to absorb certain wavelengths penetrating at various depths. These high quality diodes are designed to energise our cells, which absorb light and just like a plant, use it to fuel our bodies function. I know which one I'd rather use.
*Please talk to your therapist should you have any further questions or if you would like to book a session head to our page on Silhouette and book an appointment. All details of the treatment and to contact us are on the webpage.
I like to think that the black sheep is a non conformist or someone who has their own mind or speaks up for something they believe in. The black sheep I respect is someone who doesn't feel like they have to be like everyone else.
In the "Beauty World" I don't follow the crowd as I like to explore different options instead of following every other therapist.
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There are five cornerstones of the aging process, where you may have one or all of them.
Each combination will affect every individual differently, therefore one product may not always suit every person with that condition.
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