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May 7, 2012

Spring Cleaning SOS

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: , , — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 2:20 pm

Summer is almost here which usually means spring-cleaning has come and gone. Did you take time to clean your space this year? It’s never to late to do a deep over haul on your living environment. When we have a clean environment we feel more grounded, balanced and relaxed. Allow yourself time to create a pleasurable sanctuary. After all, your home should be your haven, and if it is cluttered, stuffy or unorganized you may feel stressed out or find that your energy is zapped.

Here are tips to help you enjoy your home all year around.

Come Out of the Closet

Cleaning your home is not just about removing unwanted things.  The place to do the real magic renovation is to start where it might hurt the most, the closet.

We all have old cloths that don’t fit our style or shape anymore, consider removing them from your closet and donating them to goodwill. By getting rid of things we don’t want, we send a loud message to the universe that we don’t want unwanted things in our life.

By removing cloths you can see the gaps in your wardrobe and create a fresh “New You” look. When we remove things that no longer serve us we create space to allow new ideas, trends and ideas to freely flood in. Now you can try that new outfit you saw on Pinterest that you didn’t think you could quit pull off. You will be surprised at how expressive you feel when you have a clean honest space.

 

Your Home is Your Stage

You are the star of your own blockbuster movie; naturally your home is your stage.

But staging can refer to more then just your super star self. Home staging is a relatively popular concepts in real-estate marketing that can help you enjoy your home more even if you are not moving.

Staging your home is a delicate art of arranging your furniture and accessories to help you sell your home faster. First impressions count more than ever; statistics show that having your home professionally staged can help you sell 50% faster and for a 6-10% higher selling price than if you don’t stage or try staging your home yourself. But you don’t have to be in the market to have a fabulous flawless looking home.

Take advice from the home staging experts and decorate your home tastefully to create an enchanting space. Brittainy Tiffany, a professional home stager at Tiffany Home Design, A Portland home staging company says that “Arranging your furniture and décor is a great way to highlight your homes best features.”

Photo by www.lovetwenty.com

~ By Shannon Kaiser

May 6, 2012

Oral Health Benefits of Lavender

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: , , , , , — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 3:39 pm

Did you know that going to the Dentist can be as relaxing as a spa treatment?

We all know how fresh and luxurious the smell of lavender is but do we ever consider the mega health benefits? Spas all around the world use lavender infused products to help heal the body, mind and soul, so why don’t other professions pick up on this?

Well now they have, you may be able to get the same healing benefits you would going to a spa when you go and visit your friendly dentist. That’s right, a recent study done at the Medical University of Vienna reveled that using Ambient odors such as lavender reduce anxiety and improve overall mood in a dental office.

In fact, some dentist’s across the nation are adding lavender to their offices for a more pleasant experience. Lavender is a popular sent because it can reduce anxiety and improve mood in patients waiting for dental treatment.

We all know that odors are capable of altering emotional states so it was only a matter of time before the health industry picked up on this. There are many health benefits to lavender that extend beyond the instant relaxation.

 

Lavender is the most popular essential oil, due to its ability to release tension, disinfect skin and the ability to successfully treat various respiratory problems. The major benefits are

• Helps improve sleep patterns

• Helps breathing problems

• Helps skin disorders

• Aids Digestion and Enhances Appetite

• Lowers pain levels

There are many lavender products that can help you improve your health. One of our favorites is Doctor Burts Lavender Mint Toothpaste.

Regular use of Doctor Burt’s Lavender Mint aids in the prevention of dental decay and is so natural it’s actually edible!

Unlike most commercial brand toothpaste, Doctor Burt’s boasts no artificial colors, flavors, binders or sodium lauryl sulfate. It’s enhanced with the soothing and cleansing essential oils of peppermint, spearmint, and lavender – renowned for its healing and cell regenerating properties. For a little more oh-la-la in your mouth this toothpaste also contains anise, clove and cranberry to purify and refresh the gums while calcium carbonate and bentonite clay.

Who knows, next time you go visit your dentist for a cleaning you may feel even more pampered and rejuvenated then you do when you leave a spa.

For more dental advice and health tips visit, Dr. Pari Samani, D.M.D. at Tualatin Dental Care,  a Dentist in Tigard Oregon.

~ By Shannon Kaiser

~ photo by herbcompanion.com 

 

April 27, 2012

Double Duty Organic Body Butter

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: , , , — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 7:15 am

Looking for a good organic body butter? Well you’ve come to the right place. True North Organic’s Lemon Lime Body Butter is chock full of yummy and nourishing 100% percent organic ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, macadamia nut oil, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, lemon essential oil, and lime essential oil. It’s super moisturizing, literally melts in your hands, and its citrusy, fresh, clean smell is a delight. In addition, you can use the body butter as a moisturizing hair treatment. I use it as a deep conditioning treatment when my hair feels particularly parched. I rub a small amount in my hair at night, sleep on it, and wash in out in the morning with excellent results.

True North Organic Body Butters come in several other intoxicating flavors including coconut lime, orange lavender, and raspberry vanilla. There is nothing like a great smelling organic multi-tasker!

Image: True North Organic

-Holly K

 

April 2, 2012

Wellness Weekend Victorian Style

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: , — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 7:15 pm

Are you craving a wellness weekend getaway. Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, is a perfect choice for all you east coasters. The resort just launched signature Wellness Weekends. Guests can enjoy this stunning Victorian-era seaside resort for the ultimate recharging experience. Participants will be refreshed and renewed through motivating fitness classes and rejuvenating spa services at this luxury resort, which was just honored with the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award – the first-ever hotel in Rhode Island to receive this honor!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wellness Weekend dates:

April 20, 2012 to April 22, 2012

October 26, 2012 to October 28, 2012

November 9, 2012 to November 11, 2012

 Package Includes:

- Two night accommodations in Deluxe or Terrace Water View Rooms

- Motivating Fitness Classes such as yoga flow and circuit training

- Smoothie Making Class

- Spa Cuisine Lunch

- Sunday Brunch at Seasons restaurant

- 10% Discount on Spa Treatments

- OH! Spa Tote


Wellness Weekend package rates start at $758 for single occupancy and $932 for double occupancy. Tax and gratuities not included. Based on availability. Travelers can book at www.oceanhouseri.com or by calling (888) 552-2588.

 

 

 


March 27, 2012

Tips for a More Beautiful Smile

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: , , — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 8:44 pm

The first thing you notice about someone when you first meet is usually his or her smile. People who smile more are usually happier and more approachable then people who frown. We asked experts what makes a great smile. The results are in and here is the best doctor and dentist advice to help you feel good from the inside out. Your mouth, teeth and lips are what people look at when you talk. It is important to feel confident about your entire look. There are easy ways to feel good about your smile. Here is are favorite.

BFF Your Dentist

Visit your dentist at least twice a year. Your dentist is your best friend when it comes to preventing a pretty smile going south. They can identify any problems with your teeth or gums long before a problem really occurs.

Brush Your Teeth

Brush your teeth not just when you wake up and go to bed, but after each meal. Studies show that people who brushed their teeth after each meal had better smiles and less dental bills than those who brushed once or twice a day. Brushing your teeth removes plaque and food particles that can build up on your teeth. You want pretty shiny white teeth; use your brush to keep it that way. Replace your toothbrush with a new one every 3 to 4 months.

Brighten Up

People who smile often are seen as being more intelligent, sincere, trustworthy and self-assured than those who don’t, according to the “American Journal of Psychology.” So why not smile more and flash your pretty whites. If you want to improve your smile consider going brighter. At home whitening kits are affordable and dentist approved. To get your teeth ready for attention, try some at home whitening strips (we love Crest Whitestrips Daily Multicare, $34.50.)

Eat Crunchy Yummy Foods

Yep you read that right, eating crunchy foods (carrots, celery, lettuce, apples) at work or on the go can help you have a healthier smile — they displace plaque and debris from the mouth, keeping any embarrassing food out of your teeth. So you will feel good on the inside out. We gathered this expert advice from Doctor Jack D. Jorgensen, DMD at Advanced Dental Concepts,  a General Dentist in Vancouver, Washington.

 

 

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