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Infratonic 9 By Sound Vitality Now Available

2011-07-27T16:40:00.006-05:00

Sound Vitality gets better all the time. Their newest Infratonic creation is smaller than previous generations. It's more portable, and battery operated too!

The cost is also coming down making the INFRATONIC more affordable than ever! They offer a 90 day money back guarantee which is more than enough time to see how well they work for a myriad of physical ailments.

The Infratonic 9 by Sound Vitality is now available on AMAZON:::

Sound Vitality also has an even more affordable unit - the Mobile Medic - which can be purchased here:::

Every home's medicinal arsenal should have one of these in their possession! There are so many testimonials from people where burns, broken bones and more have been healed by these machines.

New Easy Way 2 Pay for Massage with PayPal

2011-06-03T13:56:00.006-05:00

I've created a drop down MASSAGE menu so people can select

the amount to pay in $5.00 increments.

Let me know if you have any trouble using this feature.

Massage 'Groupon' Style Deal For HSN Employees

2011-03-15T14:44:00.010-05:00

Are you stressed out with everything going on in the world?

Experiencing a pain in the neck or back (literally)?

I'm offering a Groupon like deal THIS WEEK ONLY in the spirit of St Patrick's Day. Cause hey, using a holiday for a reason to make a deal is as good as any other.

OK, here's the scoop [READ BEFORE YOU BUY]:

30 minute massage in the wellness center

Regularly $35.00
Just $20.00!
I'm limiting the total quantity to 15
Limit one per person.
Massage MUST be used by APRIL 15th 2011.
Include your email when you order via PayPal so i can email you your coupon

QI Gong Back in Orlando This April 30-May 3rd 2011

2011-03-02T12:04:00.009-05:00

Are you looking for a great way to earn your CEUs at an unbeatable price?

WHAT: Qigong Revolution Tour
WHERE: Orlando Convention CenterWHEN: April 30 - May 3 , 2011
THIS Year is sure to top them all yet!
Wim Hof a.k.a. ICE MAN (Tumo Breathing Master)
is going to be at the ORLANDO event April 30th-May 3rd, 2011

This years World Qigong Day “National Event” will be the biggest & best event ever.
We will be revealing new teachings never before released to the public.
Also, with Live music, 2500+ people all inhaling at the same second...

THERE IS NO PLACE MORE IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO BE THAN ORLANDO.
Allow me to explain. From a practitioner level, you seldom get to
enter an energy field where SO MANY people are building energy simultaneously.

It is an amazing experience and a fun environment.Even though the days are long, they go by pretty quick and the high level of energy you experience is unreal!
And STILL just $99 for all 4 days!

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT QIGONG:

CEU's are not the only thing you get for $99.Most people describe a new "electricity" in their body. You'll learn advanced breathing techniques that give a full-body vibration & can easily be transmitted to others.
Naturopathic Food-Based Healing is also taught in detail. Time-tested protocols that have helped people naturally reverse diabetes, cancer, heart disease, asthma and even the worst digestivce problems like constipation and IBS. In fact, this training is so PACKEd with life-changing content that people who've attended seminars for 30 years or more ar saying it is hands down the best seminar of their life.
THIS IS THE ONLY FLORIDA EVENT FOR 2011. Don't miss your opportunity to get a world class education in Qigong energy medicine and Naturopathic Food Healing. The last two events sold out. "Massive Qigong Gathering: 1000's Will Breathe as 1 Register today for only $99."

Best Online Store for Health Products

2010-10-26T00:28:00.002-05:00

I found a great online store to buy my favorite products like Chloroxygen, Bach Rescue Remedy, and Auromere Toothpaste. Go to iherb.com. This site has over 12,000 natural products. For first time purchasers enter code:

IHE882

and receive a $5.00 discount off your first order.

I know what you're probably thinking: that if I buy online I may save money on the product but the shipping will negate any savings I get. That's a valid argument, but get this:

Shipping is free if you order over $40.00 dollars of product or there is a small $4.00 shipping fee if under $40.00. It used to be a $60.00 minimum so things are even BETTER! So with a little smart shopping - like ordering a few of your favorite products together, you can eliminate shipping charges (not to mention you are already saving by not paying sales tax).

Once you place your first order you can set an account and receive your own code to give to others and receive a discount and/or earn cash for yourself too! Just remember to use IHE882 code to save yourself $5.00 on your order!

What Is MET (Muscle Energy Technique) Explained

2010-09-22T22:55:00.000-05:00

MET (Muscle Energy Technique)

Brief History:

IN 1954, a therapy system known as PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) was introduced. PNF stretching is still one of the widest used and most effective therapy systems for the rehabilitation of neurologic and soft tissue disorders.

A modified version of PNF is called Muscle Energy Technique, or MET for short. MET helps to couteract muscle spasm, improve flexibility, and restore muscle strength.

How is MET done?

MET involves the contraction of a muscle by the client against the resistance provided by a a therapist followed by relaxation and subsequent passive stretching to increase range of motion of the related joints.

MET is performed by movign a body part involving the tight muscle into a stretched position to a point of discomfort. The therapist then supports the body part in this position while the client contracts the muscles for five to thirty seconds, and then relaxes. A contraction of 30 to 50% is adequate. The process is then repeated 2 to 5 times as the range of motion of the affected muscle or articulation increases until flexibility is restored and spasm reduced.

Caution: If any movement causes the client to tense due to pain, that movement should not be performed.

MET is a valuable tool when addressing soft tissue conditions that involve tense or shortened muscles. Muscle spasms are effectively quieted. Joint mobility can be improved and lengthened or weak antagonistic muscles can be toned.

Secondary technique used:

Athletic/Sports Massage

Shaking/Jostling (vibrating) a limb or area releases tension and loosens fascia and improves lymph movement.

Myoskeletal AST (Articular Stretching Techniques) Explained

2010-08-13T15:28:00.007-05:00

I subscribe to Erik Dalton's newsletter and get regular updates on his seminars

Who is: Erik Dalton Ph.D., Certified Advanced Rolfer and founder of Freedom from Pain Institute

In a recent email he talks about . . . Muscle or Joint Pain? Where he also gives a quick rundown and explains the concept behind his techniqe:

Myoskeletal's "Articular Stretching Techniques" (AST)

Articular stretching is a soft-tissue form of joint mobilization that requires proper training and good hand skills to become proficient. Myoskeletal Alignment uses bones as levers to assess and release deep spinal muscles that restrict normal joint flexibility. Articular stretching is performed to help restore joint play and to relieve protective myospasm. Normal muscle function depends on normal joint function. If joint motion is not free, the involved muscles that move it cannot function and cannot be restored to normal. Thus, impaired muscle function leads to impaired joint function, and impaired joint function leads to impaired muscle function. In this cycle, muscle and joint function cannot be functionally separated from one another.

AST is a specific type of direct technique using voluntary contraction of the client's muscles. The joint is placed in a specific position to facilitate optimal contraction of a particular muscle or muscle group while the superior vertebral segment is secured with fingers or thumbs. The client then is asked to isometrically contract the muscle(s) against counter-pressure (Fig 4). This causes the muscle to pull on the bony attachment that is stabilized by the clinician which results in moving one bone in relation to its counterpart. AST is an extremely valuable technique for restoring joint play and releasing protective muscle spasm. By combining deep tissue maneuvers and precise joint stretching routines, AST promotes optimal, pain-free movement.

So now you know ;-)

Qigong Coming To The Pacific Northwest and VEGAS this summer

2010-07-15T14:23:00.007-05:00

Qi Gong Revolution is making the rounds across North America this Summer 2010.

Learn Qigong from Jeff Primack. His version is known as Supreme Science Qigong and is taught over an exciting and intensive 4 day session.

It is an amazing experience and a fun environment. Although the days are long, they go by pretty quick and the high level of energy you experience is unreal!

Great for massage therapists, energy workers, reiki practitioners, nurses, psychologists, acupuncurists.

Qi Gong is coming to the following cities:

VEGAS - July 17th - 20th Henderson Convention Center
PORTLAND, OREGON - July 24 - 27th Portland Convention Center
TACOMA, WASHINGTON - July 31st - August 3rd Tacoma Convention Center
AUSTIN, TEXAS - August 14th - 17th - Austin Convention Center

Tickets are only $99 for all 4 days. Books, Videos, etc are available thru the online store in advance or during the events.
You don't just learn qigong, but also incredible seminar on food based healing and more.

For more info or to REGISTER for an event, visit QI GONG

QiGong Coming To Orlando Convention Center In May 2010 - Not To Miss!

2010-04-16T18:20:00.008-05:00

Are you looking for a great way to earn your CEUs at an unbeatable price?
WHERE: Orlando Convention CenterWHEN: May 22nd - 25th, 2010
It is an amazing experience and a fun environment. Although the days are long, they go by pretty quick and the high level of energy you experience is unreal!
>WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT QIGONG:
CEU's are not the only thing you get for $99.Most people describe a new "electricity" in their body. You'll learn advanced breathing techniques that give a full-body vibration & can easily be transmitted to others.
Naturopathic Food-Based Healing is also taught in detail. Time-tested protocols that have helped people naturally reverse diabetes, cancer, heart disease, asthma and even the worst digestivce problems like constipation and IBS. In fact, this training is so PACKEd with life-changing content that people who've attended seminars for 30 years or more ar saying it is hands down the best seminar of their life.
THIS IS THE ONLY FLORIDA EVENT FOR 2010. Don't miss your opportunity to get a world class education in Qigong energy medicine and Naturopathic Food Healing. The last two events sold out. Register today for only $99.

The Future Of Massage Therapy

2010-02-10T15:11:00.004-05:00

The Future Of Massage Therapy Profession is in Research.

Credible , well-designed research that yields clear information about how massage affects human function allows therapists to build bridges with the rest of the health care community.

It allows us to market massage as a self-care prevention strategy rather than an occasional luxury.

There is a new site for therapists and the general public to go to for academic, peer-reviewed research information. It is available online as a quarterly electronic publication.

The International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (www.ijtmb.org)

Years ago my former business partner and I coined the phrase,

"Massage is a Necessity, not a Luxury"

and I am happy to see that after all these years, that is becoming more accepted in the general public than ever before.

Qi Gong 4 Day Event Coming To A City Near You 2010

2010-01-22T14:20:00.003-05:00

Are you looking for a great way to earn your CEUs at an unbeatable price?Qi Gong Revolution is making the rounds across North America this Winter and Spring 2010.
It is an amazing experience and a fun environment. Although the days are long, they go by pretty quick and the high level of energy you experience is unreal!

Qi Gong is coming to the following cities:

CHICAGO - March 6th-9th - McCormick Place
ATLANTA - MArch 27th-30th World Congress Center
ORLANDO - May 22nd - 25th Convention Center

Tickets are only $99 for all 4 days. Books, Videos, etc are available thru the online store in advance or during the events.
For more info or to REGISTER for an event, visit QI GONG

The Power of Massage And Bodywork

2010-01-20T14:14:00.004-05:00

There's no denying the power of massage. Regardless of how we describe it - pampering, therapeutic, rejuvenating - or the reasons we get it - stress relief, pain management or luxurious treat - massage therapy can be a powerful tool in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Experts estimate that up to 90% of disease is stress related. Nothing ages us faster inside and out than excessive stress. Eliminating pressure and anxiety may be unrealistic in today's world, but massage can certainly help manage and reduce the stress load. This can result in less anxiety, better quality of sleep, more energy and less fatigue, improved concentration, and better feelings of well being.

More and more people are changing their opinion of massage being a necessity rather than a luxury. Go ahead - show yourself some self love and get yourself a massage this week!

Qi Gong 4 Day Event Coming To Tampa In July 2009

2009-05-24T23:21:00.005-05:00

The same Qi Gong seminar I went to in May over in Orlando is coming to Tampa this July 11th thru the 14th (sat - sun- mon- tues).

It will be held at Tampa's India Cultural Center.

It delivers incredible value for so very little - just $99 for all 4 days.

Just a few of the things you'll learn is:

Qi Gong - levels 1 2 and 3
breath empowerment and advanced 9 breath methods - very powerful
food based healing explaining how to reverse specific diseases

and more. . .

This is a smaller venue so space is limited.

. . . On Massage And Nudity

2009-05-24T23:17:00.003-05:00

Reading my massage industry news, i came across an article covering massage and nudity that was written by a massage therapist from France.

This is a touchy subject (oh god, a pun) that can make some people uncomfortable and even avoid getting a massage in the first place out of embarrassment.

You can read the full article here.

Everyday Is Earth Day

2009-05-18T12:02:00.003-05:00

So long as we're on this planet, every day we're here is 'Earth Day' in the literal sense.

Sure, we have Earth Day every year on April 22nd, like it's another holiday, but in this case, if we REALLY want to make a difference and reverse or slow down the damage we do to this rock, we need to be conscious of what we do EVERY day by changing our habits and behaviors.

Shaklee's Get Clean home starter kit is one place to start at an individual level (hey, let's get real, everything starts and ends with each of us - taking personal responsibility for our own actions and not expecting someone else like the 'government' to take care of it).

The two fold slap in the face to the American way as it used to be to how it's becoming is the 'not my problem' combined with 'let someone else do it for me/deal with it' attitude. Throw in a the entitlement mentality and you have a recipe for the downfall of a once great land.

Ok, I'm off the box of soap now :-) Carry on.

Qi Gong 4 Day Event Training For CEUs

2009-04-03T00:25:00.004-05:00

Qigong is a 5000 year old energy art for strengthening the flow of life force & improving health.
Its recent surge in popularity has been a result of Qigong’s fun and dynamic movements of practice. Magnetic energy fields are formed and created in a slow graceful manner. The Qi (life force) literally throbs and pulsates in your hands. Some say it’s the most tangible experience of the spiritual life force energy. It yields a strong “Qi Feeling” in minutes.

200 million people are practicing Qigong worldwide, but it wasn’t always this way. A long kept secret, Qigong was seldom ever taught outside family bloodlines and royalty in China. It gave women the ability to enhance“Jing” (hormones) and retain their feminity for far longer than the average woman. For men, Qigong practice allowed the accumulation of Jing leading to increased sex drive, higher levels of secretion of growth hormones, and extraordinary muscular endurance. This was very useful in war times. Qigong was passed down for thosuands of years from father to son and used by the military to build the body’s endurance. It is quite possibly the most powerful form of exercise on Earth.

Qigong is easy to do and learn, especially with our state of the art energy animation that we teach with. We show people where the “edges of the energy field” are located and this allows a much higher comprehension of Qigong. People are able to practice at a higher level with the recent advancements in audio/video technology.

Our bodies are adaptongenic. We root into the Earth and our legs grow strong like tree trunks. magnetic energy fills our arms. The arteries pulse with greater vigor. From a scientific perspective... Qigong does what no other form of exercise can do. While remaining in a “calm focused and relaxed state” - the body is exercising. This allows blood and Qi to move through blockages that normally cannot be crossed.

Qigong differs from traditional forms of exericse for 1 primary reason: Qigong boosts muscle and strength, yet amazingly lowers cortisol. This cortisol hormone (also known as the “stress homone”) is the enemy of longevity and breaks down muscle tissue creating inflamation in the body. Jogging and weight lifting actually accelerate the release of cortisol. Qigong enhances energy rather than depletes energy, For these reasons Qigong is a superior form of exercise and its healing power is well documented.

We believe Qigong is the most significant self-empowerment technique on Earth. It is based on the fundamental science of life. Regardless of a persons beliefs or cultural background, Qigong yeilds the same result - enhanced vitality, and a clearer relationship with the True Source of that energy. There is a miraculous universe of Qi within each and every human being. Qigong is the practice of becoming more intimately aware of the miraculous energy that sustains all of our lives.

Beyond the individual, we have discovered a way to blend our energies together with the power of our breath and focus. During our 9 Breath Circle, the group energy field is established and we send our Love to all of humanity and to the Earth herself. The experience is mind blowing and deeply spiritual. We believe that this exercise has the power to create peace on earth.

The benefits are endless.

The energy flows through your body...

Qi REVOLUTION National Gathering

ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER

Gearing Up For Earth Day April 22nd - Get A Head Start

2009-04-02T19:13:00.007-05:00

Spring is here, although Florida weather seems to be one season ahead as it's been pretty darn hot - summer hot!

With Springtime comes freshness, newness, rebirth. . . etc. . . spring cleaning... and EARTH DAY... which this year is April 22nd.

Every day you are on this beautiful rock is Earth Day.... just the other 364 days you don't focus on the fact. It's about being aware of our impact and our relationship with the external environment.

Here's some tips on how to make a difference - for it to matter, all each of us really has to do is make a change ourselves... Not so hard when you look at it that way, huh?

So, what to do?

Repeat the Earth Hour Annual Event

This year it was last week - March 28th - cities - people around the world turned off their lights for 1 hour. First one was march 31, 2007 in Sydney Australia.

Instead, this time make it a random monthly event in your city or community.

Clean Up Your Cleaning Products

Some conventional cleaning products can contain questionable chemicals like phthalates, butyl cellosolve, sodium hydroxide, ammonia, or formaldehyde. Why would you endanger your health or the health of the planet with harsh chemicals and toxic substances when you can choose natural and healthier alternatives?

You could switch to Get Clean by Shaklee. Get Clean offers choices that are safe, nontoxic, and natural, and they work wonderfully. Many Get Clean products are formulated using sustainably sourced ingredients from natural sources, like activated enzymes or biodegradable cleaning agents derived from corn and coconuts.

When you welcome Get Clean products into your home, you’re not exposing your family to many of the dangerous chemicals found in conventional cleaners.

A great way to start is with the Get Clean Starter Kit—everything you need to clean your home.

Start Using your Dishwasher!

Using the dishwasher is actually better for the planet than washing dishes by hand. The average energy-efficient dishwasher uses just 4 gallons of water per cycle, saving nearly 5,000 gallons of water per year compared with hand washing—as well as $40 in energy costs and 230 hours of washing time, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Make sure to use a phosphate-free detergent. Phosphates spur algae blooms and are a major source of water pollution.

Get Clean Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate is one of the first phosphate-free automatic dish wash detergents.

Ditch the Anti-bacterial Hand Soap

Triclosan, a common ingredient in antibacterial soap that kills microbes, ends up in our water sources and, at specific levels, is acutely and chronically toxic to aquatic life. Moreover, overuse of antibacterial and antimicrobial soap can help create antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which may weaken the effectiveness of currently useful antibiotics. Antibacterial soap doesn’t offer any better protection against illness than vigorous hand washing with plain soap and warm water.

Get Clean Hand Wash Concentrate is a great antibacterial-free alternative. It’s soap free, pH balanced, hypoallergenic, and has biodegradable surfactants.

Bring your own bag

Okay, we’ve all heard this one, but it’s true. Neither paper nor plastic is the ideal choice. Paper is accepted in more recycling programs, but only approximately 20% is recycled, and most bags can end up in landfills.

Plastic bags not only can take a thousand years to decompose and but use up nonrenewable resources. The best choice? Bring your own reusable bag. A sturdy, reusable one can take the place of hundreds or maybe even thousands of single-use bags over its lifetime.

Buy from Socially Responsible Companies

Use your consumer power to support companies that are environmentally responsible and offer products that are safe for you and the environment. Shaklee has a long history of environmental responsibility, including introducing one of the first biodegradable cleaners in 1960.

Valentine's Day: How to Be Romantic Without Spending a Lot of Money

2009-02-02T00:25:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Day. Love it or hate it. It comes around every year on February 14th like clockwork.

So just because you're not rich like the sultan of Brunei who can spend millions on all of his wives, you don't have to fall back on the excuse of a lack of funds for being a dumdum on Valentine's Day or any anniversary or special occasion.

Instead of the tired old flowers candy and chocolate [unimaginative] routine, (although you really can't go wrong with flowers if she likes them) you could try something like:

Hey, if it's good enough for major hollywood studios. . .

Be Green - Save Money and the Environment at the Same Time

With the economy taking its toll on virtually every industry, everyone is looking for ways to spend their money more effectively.

One hollywood studio saved $40,000 on cards and postage by doing eCards and videos for all of their clients and friends.

Seem cheap? Spin it this way - you're being green by not using snail mail - that's so 20th century anyway Mr Hipster - Keeping with the times.

Make a Video.

Just be sure to make that YouTube setting to private unless you want to share with the world your dying love for your honey by doing a strip tease in your underoos.

Learn a Romantic Song and Sing it to Your Sweetheart.

Trust me, it is a real rush singing to your true love and the fireworks that erupt afterward will have you wondering why you never had the courage to do it before.

if you've never sung to your girl or guy, the first time is really exciting and special absolutely amazing, incredible.

You could step it up by writing an original song and then sing it. If you're really courageous, you can go to a karaoke bar and surprise your love by singing it there.

Remember, it's all about uniqueness and making it special. Doing things that nobody else can do because it's coming from you. It's coming from the heart.

Not a singer? More of a writer? Or artist? For the artistically and or musically inclined:

You could pen a poem on nice paper. . . or even paint it...

You can paint a picture...

Still too creative for you?

Make a CD or mp3 playlist of Love Songs and make a cover list/ liner notes on the memories of you and yours as they relate to the songs.

You can make a Personalized Photo Album using a service like Apple's iBook service and iPhoto.

Here is something that's a throwback to when i was growing up:

Romantic Picnic

Surprise your love with a 'picnic' in the park, at the beach, or any other outdoor nature spot.

If the weather isn't ideal for outdoors, you could bring the outdoors inside -find a fake palm tree, flowers, sand, beach umbrella, radio towels. Substitute the sunscreen for massage oil and give each other massages.

Write a Message

If you do have snow outside, you could stomp out the message and fill in the letters with spray paint or flower pedals or rocks. If there's no snow you can use sidewalk chalk to write a message to your sweetie.

Anybody can go out and buy something - but it takes effort and thoughtfulness to put some thought into it and make it personal, but it doesn't require a lot of money to do this and make it extra special. The effort you put into it will be worth every moment of bliss that is created out of it.

Discover more fun, creative romantic ideas @ http://www.ModelsLoveMenWithMoney.com

Happy 2009 Everyone!

2009-01-14T01:34:00.004-05:00

Ok, it's official. The longest year so far (with that leap second they threw in on dec 31st), 2008 is DONE!
What a crazy nutty year that was.

Personally, I'm glad it's over... then again, time is relative so it's really quite silly.
I just use dates as reference points anyway. . .

and age is just a number... blah blah blah... tell that to my gray hairs.

So here I am, still practicing massage at HSN 6 and 1/2 years later
- over half my career - now THAT is hard to fathom.

I wanted to post a few links to other things I'm involved with for anyone who's curious....

My airbrush business in tampa @ Belladonna Salon and Spa:
Airbrush Tanning By Terry

My internet attraction marketing Blog:
Mindset And Attraction Marketing.com

Oh yeah, I put stuff together... furniture, exercise equipment... you name it, if it's got screws or bolts or
whatever, I can put it together...Ikea, BoFlex, Office Depot, Crate n Barrel, West Elm, Target, you name it.

If you're looking for someone who sells Shaklee products - I'm your guy
Shaklee Nutrition- Anti aging - Skin Care - Weight Loss

Anyone looking for an awesome lifetime travel membership that makes Time shares seem like an
incredibly foolish investment (maybe I shouldn't say that, since many of the high end resorts in the registry
ARE time shares).... you can check out CaliFlorida Express - or call me...

I also am a Tempur Pedic bedding health care rep.

I can likely get you a much better deal than most retailers.

Call me for that one.

Gee, somewhere in there Terry is supposed to be working on his music and get it out there...:-)

2009-01-14T01:34:00.001-05:00

Happy Holidays and Prosperous New Year 2009. . .

2008-12-26T18:10:00.002-05:00

I just wanted to wish my readers and clients a happy holiday season and prosperous new year.

I know for many it has been VERY stressful and in some lost their jobs, loved ones and more.

I try to find the good in everything - and a lesson or two to be learned from these trying times.

One, live for the day - cherish your loved ones and don't wait and put off tomorrow what you could
do today. Tell them you love them.

For a lot of us, this season allowed us to realize what's really important - family, friends, and not so much that shiny new toy or trinket.

I think just recognizing that this too shall pass - we have to ride out the trough of the wave of life - things will eventually get better again.

Here's wishing you and yours a fantastic new year - and don't pay so much attention to the media and their doom and gloom ranting and raving - i know they're good at it and feed off drama and fear, but we don't have to play the game ;-)

Airbrush Tanning aka Spray Tanning In Tampa

2008-11-06T22:22:00.003-05:00

Here's a quick video I threw together today to showcase Belladonna Salon and Spa in Tampa, Florida where I am providing custom Airbrush Tans applied by my skilled hands with an airbrush.
Some people call it spray tanning... others airbrush tanning... i guess they're interchangable, huh? Spray tanning is more general and can include the tanning spray gun and the auto machines, whereas an airbrush is an airbrush.

Doorknobs and TV remotes are germ hotbeds

2008-11-06T00:18:00.000-05:00

October 29, 2008

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE
AP Medical Writer
Someone in your house have the sniffles? Watch out for the refrigerator door handle. The TV remote, too. A new study finds that cold sufferers often leave their germs there, where they can live for two days or longer.

Scientists at the University of Virginia, long known for its virology research, tested surfaces in the homes of people with colds and reported the results Tuesday at the nation's premier conference on infectious diseases.

Doctors don't know how often people catch colds from touching germy surfaces as opposed to, say, shaking a sick person's hand, said Dr. Birgit Winther, an ear, nose and throat specialist who helped conduct the study.

Two years ago, she and other doctors showed that germs survived in hotel rooms a day after guests left, waiting to be picked up by the next person checking in.

For the new study, researchers started with 30 adults showing early symptoms of colds. Sixteen tested positive for rhinovirus, which causes about half of all colds. They were asked to name 10 places in their homes they had touched in the preceding 18 hours, and researchers used DNA tests to hunt for rhinovirus.

"We found that commonly touched areas like refrigerator doors and handles were positive about 40 percent of the time" for cold germs, Winther said.

All three of the salt and pepper shakers they tested were contaminated. Other spots found to harbor the germ: 6 out of 18 doorknobs; 8 of 14 refrigerator handles; 3 of 13 light switches; 6 of 10 remote controls; 8 of 10 bathroom faucets; 4 of 7 phones, and 3 of 4 dishwasher handles.

Next, the researchers deliberately contaminated surfaces with participants' mucus and then tested to see whether rhinovirus stuck to their fingers when they turned on lights, answered the phone or did other common tasks. More than half of the participants got the virus on their fingertips 48 hours after the mucus was smeared.

The study was sponsored by Reckitt-Benckiser Inc., makers of Lysol, but no products were tested in the research. The study, designed by doctors with no ties to the company, was an effort to lay the groundwork for future research on germs and ways to get rid of them.

In a separate study, the university's Drs. Diane Pappas and Owen Hendley went germ-hunting on toys in the offices of five pediatricians in Fairfax, Va., three times during last year's cold and flu season.

Tests showed fragments of cold viruses on 20 percent of all toys tested — 20 percent of those in the "sick child" waiting room, 17 percent in the "well child" waiting room, and 30 percent in a sack of toys that kids are allowed to choose from after being good for a shot.

"Mamas know this," Hendley said. "They say, `We go to a doctor for a well-child checkup, the kids play with the toys and two days later they have a cold.'"

There is no proof that the remnants themselves can infect, but their presence suggests a risk, said Dr. Paul Auwaerter, an infectious-diseases specialist at Johns Hopkins University. He was familiar with the study but had no role in it.

Doctors have long advised frequent hand-washing to avoid spreading germs. Wearing surgical masks and using hand sanitizers also can help, a novel University of Michigan study found.

About 1,000 students who live in dorms tested these measures for six weeks during the 2006-07 flu season. They were divided into three groups: those who wore masks, those who wore masks and used hand sanitizer, and those who did neither.

The two groups who used masks reported 10 percent to 50 percent fewer cold symptoms — cough, fever, chills — than the group who used no prevention measures.

Researchers note that the study was not "blinded" — everyone knew who was doing what, and mask wearers may have been less likely to report cold symptoms later because they believed they were taking steps to reduce that possibility.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paid for the study.

The conference was a joint meeting of the American Society for Microbiology and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Essential Oils for Digestive Ailments

2008-10-14T17:51:00.001-05:00

taken from integrative-healthcare.org
Learn which essential oils used during a bodywork session can help alleviate many of the most common digestive complaints.

by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.

Have you noticed how many clients report they have a digestive problem? According to the Harvard Health Publication, The Sensitive Gut, one in four people have frequent gastrointestinal (GI) problems that can severely disrupt a normal lifestyle. Although massage therapists are not recruited to diagnose or treat medical conditions, incorporating aromatherapy into a bodywork session can soothe and even improve digestive problem symptoms.

GI Problems
In North America, at least 100 million people are estimated to have recurrent, long-term, gastrointestinal symptoms. Of those people, over 80 million suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a diagnosis typically given when no other well-defined digestive disease can be found. Unfortunately, IBS often has a limited response to medication. The most common digestive symptoms include:

· Abdominal pain
· Abdominal distention with excessive gas
· Constipation
· Diarrhea
· Heartburn

The center of our body’s food processing, nutrient absorption, hormone manufacture and waste elimination, the digestive system can produce many discomforts that may be eased by aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses highly concentrated essential oils extracted from plants to stimulate the healing process and to treat symptoms of illness. Applied topically on its own or in a blend, essential oils can ease cramps, gas, bloating, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain and elimination difficulties. Because they are very potent, only a drop or two is needed to achieve results. Some of the best essential oils for treating digestive complaints include:

· Peppermint – one of the most well-known herbs for the digestive system, peppermint’s cooling and soothing properties categorizes it as an anti-inflammatory oil. Peppermint is widely used to reduce flatulence, cool ulcers and provide heartburn relief.

· Anise or Fennel – Anise or fennel essential oils are known as digestive tonics with anti-spasmodic and antiseptic properties. These can be helpful for easing gas pain, cramps, bloating and nausea. In addition, many practitioners use anise or fennel to help balance hormones.

· Cinnamon – A powerful antimicrobial essential oil, cinnamon is used to warm a cold, painful belly or to fight infection. More recent applications of cinnamon include boosting the metabolism and aiding weight loss. However, this oil must be used sparingly and with caution because it can be irritating to the skin.

· Ginger – The essential oil of this popular root helps warm and tonify the digestive system. Ginger oil is preferred when working with a client who has nausea or vomiting and has an abdomen that feels cold. In addition, using this oil on the lower back can help stimulate a sluggish large intestine.

An essential oil blend* geared towards digestive health can add a unique therapeutic value to an aromatherapy massage. While only a therapist with specific training in aromatherapy is advised to prepare and apply essential oil blends, the following suggestions are easily incorporated into a session:

· Blend orange, peppermint and chamomile oils for a general digestive massage oil blend.

· When massaged into the abdomen, a blend of chamomile and lavender oils can help ease abdominal cramping and gas pains.

· Heartburn can be relieved by massaging the abdomen with a blend of orange and chamomile essential oils.

*Only professionals schooled in blending should work with mixing oils. A blend always consists of a few drops of essential oils in one or several ounces of neutral carrier oil.

As the most potent part of a plant, essential oils are being increasingly recognized as possessing substantial healing power. Since they are absorbed by the skin and incorporated into the circulation, the skillful, topical application of essential oils can add another healing dimension to any bodyworker’s practice. Whether addressing abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating, nausea, heartburn or constipation, aromatherapy can help ease your clients’ digestive woes.

Recommended Study:
Advanced Anatomy and Pathology
Aromatherapy Essentials

References:

http://naturalmedicine.suite101.com, Essential Oils Aid Digestion, Victoria Anisman-Reiner, March 2008.

www.ehow.com, How to Use Aromatherapy for Indigestion, eHow Inc., 2008.

www.health.harvard.edu, Browse our Publications on Digestive Problems, Harvard University, 2008.

www.healthy.net, Aromatherapy for the Digestive System, Kathi Keville, Mindy Green, Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, Crossing Press, 1995.

www.nutramed.com, Solutions for Digestive Disorders, Environmed Research Inc., 2008.

Alternative to Lasik for Nearsighted People . . .

2008-09-18T22:35:00.006-05:00

NO MORE LOST LENSES

If you are one of the many people who long for the days when you could see clearly without glasses or contacts, there's something new in corrective eye surgery. In December 2005, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL). Although the Visian ICL is currently approved only for nearsightedness, doctors anticipate that it will soon be FDA-approved for farsightedness as well.

To learn more about this new option, I spoke with board-certified ophthalmologist Deborah DiStefano, MD, who already has performed a number of lens implants in her Chattanooga, Tennessee, practice. In her experience thus far, ICL is both safe and effective.

WHO IS IT FOR?

According to Dr. DiStefano, contact lens implants are an excellent alternative for people who are not good candidates for LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis), the most common type of refractive eye surgery. When your vision is too poor you may not have the best results with LASIK (which works best in those with mild to moderate vision problems). When your cornea is too thin or not the right shape for LASIK, implantable contact lenses may be the answer.

WHAT TO EXPECT: THE WOW FACTOR

Implanting a contact lens takes only 10 to 15 minutes, says Dr. DiStefano. To begin, the surgeon numbs the eye with concentrated anesthetic drops. Next he/she makes a tiny incision to place the ICL in front of the eye's natural lens. The contact lens is rolled up like a little cartridge, explains Dr. DiStefano. When the surgeon inserts it through the incision, it unfolds like a flower petal in the eye. The lens is made of a proprietary, highly biocompatible Collamer material.

The procedure is not painful, and there is instant gratification. After years of visual impairment, patients almost immediately have 20-40 vision or better, which Dr. DiStefano refers to as "the wow factor." Within three years, more than half of people's vision improves to 20-20. Another advantage: The lens lasts "forever," though the procedure is reversible and the lens can be replaced should the cornea change or you develop a cataract. Because there is only a tiny, microscopic incision involved, there is a correspondingly minute degree of scar tissue -- even less than that of cataract surgery.

There is always a small risk for infection with any procedure, although infections were rare or nonexistant in clinical trials of the ICL. Another rare but potential complication is a nick to the eye. After a two-week recovery period, there are no activity limitations with the implanted lenses.

CHOOSE AN EXPERIENCED SURGEON

As with any procedure, you are best off in the hands of an experienced surgeon. Dr. DiStefano recommends that you choose an eye center that performs a variety of procedures, has the most up-to-date equipment and practices the latest technologies. Because ICL procedures are elective, there is little likelihood that your insurance will cover it. Depending on your geographical location, the out-of-pocket cost ranges on average from $2,900 to $5,000 per eye. Dr. DiStefano's patients think that the wow factor is worth it.

CranioSacral Therapy - A Little Bit Of Info On This Modality

2008-09-18T22:35:00.004-05:00

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY HELPS CHRONIC PAIN

Can a gentle scalp massage really cure illnesses and injuries as diverse as carpal tunnel syndrome and Bell's palsy -- not to mention healing long-ago trauma and emotional distress? As a matter of fact, it can -- if you put yourself in the hands of a trained and skilled craniosacral therapist. Of the many alternative therapies, craniosacral therapy (CST) is surely one of the most unusual. CST is a variation of osteopathic and chiropractic medicine, where a therapist gently places his/her hands atop your skull and feels for the oscillation frequency -- the small degree of movement that the skull bones naturally retain throughout life. This is a subtle motion of the membrane encasing the cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spinal cord down to the sacrum, the bone at the bottom of the spine.

The therapist gently manipulates the bones to bring them back into proper alignment. It feels like a very gentle massage, but CST is a potent healing therapy for a wide variety of disorders, including chronic pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, learning disabilities, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, vertigo, whiplash injury, TMJ, herniated disc pain and musculoskeletal problems. While surprising and somewhat inexplicable, even many skeptics acknowledge that "sometimes it just works."

HOW CST WORKS
CST is based on research from the early part of the last century by osteopathic doctor William Garner Sutherland, DO. His work centered on the theory that the skull bones have a rhythm that he called the "breath of life" and others call "the vital force." The theory now associated with CST, besides one of treating illness, is that physical or emotional trauma, even from birth, can cause a disturbance in this oscillation that can last for years. Cerebrospinal fluid affects nerves that control all tissues in the body, so any disruption can contribute to a wide range of problems. It's believed that restoring its natural flow enables the body to begin healing itself.

Here in the US, thousands of osteopathic doctors, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors and massage therapists are also CST practitioners. But you probably won't be surprised to learn that the medical world considers CST just this side of loony. Skeptics say its very basis is impossible because the skull bones fuse completely in childhood. CST practitioners respond that this is not so -- the skull bones have motion throughout life. They say that even the elderly continue to respond well to CST.

To find out more about this curious and increasingly popular therapy, I called Thomas A. Kruzel, ND, who practices CST at the Rockwood Natural Medicine Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is the former vice president of clinical affairs and chief medical officer at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Phoenix. Dr. Kruzel likens the concept of opening up cerebrospinal fluid flow to the underlying principles of chiropractic in which "communication channels" are realigned throughout the body. CST does not itself heal problems -- it releases inertia and congestion, thereby returning homeostasis and enhancing the body's ability to heal and regulate itself.

Dr. Kruzel says the hardest part of his CST training was learning to discern the motion in the skull, which he describes as something like an undulation. When a patient comes to see him, he places his hands on his/her head to get an exact sense of this person's motion. This gives him information he uses in clearing restrictions in the pumping of the fluid through the brain, into the spinal column and the emanating nerve roots. Sometimes he may also gently manipulate the lower part of the spine in an osteopathic fashion to restore tandem movement in the sacrum and the spine.

WHAT WILL YOU FEEL?
Patients don't always feel the change as it is occurring, he says, but they often experience a kind of gastrointestinal release such as a gurgling in the bowels when the fluid is freed up. Constipated patients frequently find that their bowels begin moving again after a treatment. Dr. Kruzel says in older people CST helps reduce risk of stroke and of falling, and that for children it helps with ADD as well as learning disabilities and even possibly autism. Virtually all patients, adults and children alike, find the treatment to be extremely relaxing, he says.

Dr. Kruzel often uses CST to treat Bell's palsy. He says he can correct it very quickly if the patient comes in right after onset. He has used it for hypertension -- he says it brings some patients' pressure back to normal. Some parents of newborns bring their baby for a treatment after the emotional and physical rigors of birth. Another frequent reason people come to him is after an athletic or other injury. One patient had been severely injured in a car accident the previous year. She had many broken bones and went through a year of physical rehab, but even after her physical injuries had healed she struggled with depression. When she came to Dr. Kruzel, he found that she had almost no cranial motion because the flow of the fluid had been truncated when her pelvis broke. He treated her regularly for a time and today she is doing very well physically and mentally.

Patients remain fully clothed for CST treatment. Sessions usually last 30 minutes to one hour. Patients may come only one or two times, or several times a week for a number of months. Elderly patients tend to check in for a session once every few months, says Dr. Kruzel. Costs vary by area of the country and many insurance plans cover the cost when treatment is from an osteopathic or naturopathic doctor.

The technique may seem simplistic, even magical -- but craniosacral therapy is actually a precise skill a good therapist has trained long and hard to learn. You can find a CST practitioner near you by going to the site of osteopathic doctor John Upledger, DO, OMM, http://www.upledger.com/home.htm. (Dr. Upledger was instrumental in heightening awareness of CST in this country during the 1980s and today his institute trains many people in it.) Another resource is the Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America, which provides CST standards. Since quality may vary widely in the absence of national standards, it's helpful to get a recommendation from someone you trust who has personal experience with a particular therapist.

WHEN "AGE SPOTS" ARE DANGEROUS

2008-09-18T22:35:00.003-05:00

One unfortunate result of years of sun exposure is age spots -- also known, for no good reason, as liver spots (they have absolutely nothing to do with the liver). Generally small and flat, these are usually brown, all of one shade, which may be anywhere from the color of dark coffee to light tan. They tend to appear in people over the age of 40, most commonly on skin that's been most exposed to sun -- the face, arms, backs of the hands and shoulders.

CAUSE AND CURES

Though many consider them unattractive, age spots are generally harmless. Dermatologists report that requests for removal are quite common, if not medically necessary. "These are simply what happens when melanocytes, the cells that create melanin, get busy and make too much pigment in one spot," Audrey Kunin, MD, dermatologist and founder of DERMAdoctor.com, explained. Melanin is the dark pigment that skin cells produce in response to sunlight, causing your skin to tan.

Short of removal, the most common treatment is a topical medication called hydroquinone, the only active ingredient that can legally be marketed for over-the-counter use for bleaching the skin. For topical use, many over-the-counter creams are available at a strength of 2%, while stronger concentrations of 3% to 4% are available by prescription. Some patients find that skin-rejuvenation products, especially the topical retinoids like Retin A, are also helpful, Dr. Kunin said. The most potent ones are available only by prescription.

Also, a variety of simple procedures can be used to help diminish these unattractive spots. For instance, exfoliating procedures such as microdermabrasion or chemical peels can lift away pigment that has been deposited high up in the epidermis. The use of home glycolic acid-based skin treatments and microdermabrasion creams can also be useful. And certain types of lasers can literally blast the pigment deposits into less visible fragments.

WHEN TO WORRY ABOUT AGE SPOTS

While age spots are of no concern most of the time, very infrequently they can develop into skin cancer. This can be a particular challenge since it can be hard to distinguish which ones are precancerous or actually cancer. Age or liver spots can be difficult to differentiate from actinic keratoses (though these tend to be flatter, scaly and more often reddish-brown than true brown), which turn into squamous cell carcinoma (a kind of skin cancer) 10% to 25% of the time. Another concern is melanoma, which 1% of the population is at risk for developing in their lifetime. Sometimes a melanoma in its earliest stages can look like an age spot. If you feel unsure or are concerned, visit your dermatologist. "It's far better to be safe than sorry," says Dr. Kunin.

Dr. Kunin recommends that all adults receive a complete skin exam by age 25 and then annually or more often if anything is concerning or changing... and then make decisions on follow-up together with your physician.

Age Spots are...
• Smooth and flat
• Light brown to dark brown
• Larger than a freckle
• Appear on sun-exposed areas
• Not flaky or scaly
Melanoma
See a dermatologist if any spot exhibits any of these signs...
• Change in size
• Irregular border
• Unusual color or varying colors within the spot, including black, brown or tan shades
• Asymmetry
Actinic Keratoses
These should always be removed, typically by freezing or burning with electrical current or a laser. They are...
• Rough and wart-like
• Brown, pink, red or flesh-colored
• Flat and scaly, or hard and slightly elevated

To view what melanoma and actinic keratoses look like, go to the American Academy of Dermatology's consumer site, www.skincarephysicians.com.

Source(s):   Audrey Kunin, MD, is a board-certified practicing dermatologist with a specialty in nonsurgical cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Kunin is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and is an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She is founder and president of DERMAdoctor.com, an award-winning Web site considered to be one of the best dermatology Web sites for consumers on the Internet.

Double Rainbow Over Tampa Bay July 7th 2008

2008-07-10T14:58:00.006-05:00

It was still raining when I got this - my camcorder battery went dead before I could get any footage with it so this was all done with a canon a520 digital camera.

Pretty cool stuff. . .a group of about 12 spoonbills (those pink birds I used to mistake for flamingos) were behind me

- I don't know if my camcorder picked them up - seems they were enjoying a light shower themselves.

Quote for July 2008

2008-07-09T22:14:00.001-05:00

The artist doesn't have to suffer to show suffering,

he just has to understand the thing.

Phew!! I guess I can stop suffering now ;-) . . . LOL

Quote of the Day

2008-06-03T10:13:00.001-05:00

SUCCESS IS THE ONLY OUTCOME.

Different way of focusing on the concept of

"Failure is not an option"

Airbrush Tanning Business (Mobile) Started

2008-05-16T04:05:00.004-05:00

I have started another business/service to the tampa bay area.

Airbrush Tanning - a healthy safe way to get some color on that body!

I have a separate blog set up for now to showcase all the info:

AirBrush Tanning By Terry

All the Best

Terry

The Time to Act - Jim Rohn

2008-02-20T20:52:00.000-05:00

I thought this was a great message

Engaging in genuine discipline requires that you develop the ability to take action. You don't need to be hasty if it isn't required, but you don't want to lose much time either. Here's the time to act: when the idea is hot and the emotion is strong.

Let's say you would like to build your library. If that is a strong desire for you, what you've got to do is get the first book. Then get the second book. Take action as soon as possible, before the feeling passes and before the idea dims. If you don't, here's what happens -

- You Fall Prey To The Law Of Diminishing Intent -

We intend to take action when the idea strikes us. We intend to do something when the emotion is high. But if we don't translate that intention into action fairly soon, the urgency starts to diminish. A month from now the passion is cold. A year from now it can't be found.

So take action. Set up a discipline when the emotions are high and the idea is strong, clear, and powerful. If somebody talks about good health and you're motivated by it, you need to get a book on nutrition. Get the book before the idea passes, before the emotion gets cold. Begin the process. Fall on the floor and do some push-ups. You've got to take action; otherwise the wisdom is wasted. The emotion soon passes unless you apply it to a disciplined activity. Discipline enables you to capture the emotion and the wisdom and translate them into action. The key is to increase your motivation by quickly setting up the disciplines. By doing so, you've started a whole new life process.

Here is the greatest value of discipline: self-worth, also known as self-esteem. Many people who are teaching self-esteem these days don't connect it to discipline. But once we sense the least lack of discipline within ourselves, it starts to erode our psyche. One of the greatest temptations is to just ease up a little bit. Instead of doing your best, you allow yourself to do just a little less than your best. Sure enough, you've started in the slightest way to decrease your sense of self-worth.

There is a problem with even a little bit of neglect. Neglect starts as an infection. If you don't take care of it, it becomes a disease. And one neglect leads to another. Worst of all, when neglect starts, it diminishes our self-worth.

Once this has happened, how can you regain your self-respect? All you have to do is act now! Start with the smallest discipline that corresponds to your own philosophy. Make the commitment: "I will discipline myself to achieve my goals so that in the years ahead I can celebrate my successes."

To Your Success,

Jim Rohn

This article was submitted by Jim Rohn, America's Foremost Business Philosopher. To subscribe to the Free Jim Rohn Weekly E-zine go to www.jimrohn.com or send a blank email to subscribe@jimrohn.com
Copyright © 2005 Jim Rohn International. All rights reserved worldwide.

Happy 2008 Everyone!

2008-02-11T00:03:00.003-05:00

Well, this year sure started off with a BANG! And I mean that in a good way. I don't know what it is in the air . . . don't care really. All I can say is, I'm high on life and excited about today, tomorrow and so on.

I am planning on getting trained in March to become an airbrush tanning artist. I will likely do this as a mobile pursuit doing tanning parties for small groups, special occasions, like weddings, proms, what-have-you. Initially, I will be doing several free tans as I familiarize myself with the nuances of different skin conditions, tanning solutions etc. Already have plenty of willing volunteers for this, thank you guys - you know who you are!

To be honest, I also wanted to get familiar with airbrush so I can use it for my art projects.

Besides that, last December I started another side business doing furniture assembly which includes pretty much anything that needs to be put together - bbq grills, exercise equipment, playsets.... It's more for just something different to do and I seem to have a knack for it - kinda reminds me of legos and tinker toys as a kid.

To top it off, I've started a new internet business which is really amazing. If anyone cares to know what it is Go Take A Look

That's about it for now :-)

Sound Vitality (formerly Chi Institute)

2007-12-23T00:06:00.002-05:00

Sound Vitality is offering a great year end deal through dec 31st on their infratonic 8000. If you use this discount code:
PAINRELIEF-56

you will get 10% off the price plus an additional 20% off for nearly 30% off it's regular price of $895... sale price $626.50 plus tax and shipping.

They don't run specials very often so this is a great chance to get an excellent deal on an excellent machine. My discount code is always good for 10% off any time of the year, fyi.

Living by default... is your own fault.

2007-10-21T16:24:00.000-05:00

Thought for the day.

Many people use drugs as a default response when they fall ill - rather than establishing preventive health thru proper nutrition.
As a result, Big Pharma (drug companies) remains one of the largest, most profitable and influenceable industries in the whole world.
This is a perfect example of how the majority of people live their lives mostly by default rather than by conscious intention. And we wonder why things are the 'way they are.' So rather than complain about it, do something to change it. I do.

new massage room mural

2007-08-25T19:22:00.001-05:00

out with the old... in with the new but currently not finished...

Free Facials for my clients - showcasing shaklee's Enfuselle skin care

2007-08-11T18:24:00.000-05:00

I am offering free facials with or without your massage as a way of introducing you to Shaklee's line of skin care, Enfuselle. If I haven't asked you yet, just give me a call and we can set up a time.

With 9 patents to their name, Shaklee has an amazing product line that is anti aging and better than anything else on the market. Shaklee's patented Vital Repair formula was scientifically designed to deliver vitamins C and E to the cellular level.

Although many products on the market contain these vitamins, what they don't tell you is the skinny on how fragile and easily oxidized these antioxident vitamins are. In most cases, the stuff oxidizes and never gets to the cellular level of penetration that is needed to truly make a difference in one's skin. So in other words, you're likely spending a lot of money on a product that doesn't perform up to claims or expectations.

To see what shaklee's C+E PM repair does to an apple along with some competitors products check this out. (this will open a new window.

With Shaklee's Enfuselle products, what you will notice at first a smoothness and glow about your skin. After 30 to 90 days you will see that your pores have become visibly smaller as well. I should also mention that what's nice is it has a way of balancing all skin types - oily skin gets under control and dry skin isn't so dry. As with all Shaklee products, I think this stuff is amazing which is why I promote it and sell it. Naturally, I use it myself and LOVE it, but being a guy, I'm kinda bad about using it every day. Of course it's always risk free to try - 100% money back guarantee.

Shaklee Skin Care Line

If you aren't a member yet, you can sign up for $19.99 and get 15% off all orders.

The future of Healing Is here: the INFRATONIC 8000

2007-08-08T08:53:00.004-05:00

The infratonic 8000 (previous model was the infratonic 8) is an amazing machine that has no contraindications that I know of and is excellent as a supplemental tool in your healing arsenal!
CLICK the picture to go to the site>>>

There is a 30 day trial moneyback guarantee, but I think that once you try it and witness the amazing benefits it gives, you won't want to give it up! Also check out the SoniCalm 3 and the SoniCalm PM for pain management.

The Law of Attraction and the Science of Getting Rich

2007-08-04T19:10:00.000-05:00

What are you thinking about right now? The Law of Attraction states that "whatever we think about, we bring about". This law may initially seem like new age fluff but believe it or not, there are scientific merits to this proposition. The top quantum physicists of our time have discovered that our universe and our reality is very much directed by the "observer".

When studying quantum particles (the smallest observable unit of matter), these scientists discovered that such particles behave in accordance with the person conducting the experiment. It the scientists "predict" that quantum particles behave in a certain way, they do. And yet, if the scientists "predict" that quantum particles behave in another way, they do. It is the "observer" that dictates the outcome of the experiment!

What does all this mean for us normal people? Well actually, these scientific experiments has far reaching implications for us as our world is made up of these same quantum particles! In this case, we are the "observer" the director and hence the creator of our reality, our world and our experience.

So, be careful of what you think about! for example, have you thoughts ever begun with the following phrases:

I don’t understand…

I don't want...

I’m frustrated that…

I hate my…

I can’t figure out …

I’m stressed about…

I’m worried that…

I should be able to… but I can’t…

Why am I having so much trouble?

The Law of Attraction indifferent to the words preceding your thought. Whatever you think about you will attract into your life. When you think "I don't understand why bad things always happen to me?", you are "attracting" bad things into your life. When you think "I want to get out of debt", you are attracting more debt into your life. When you think "I'm worried I will get sick", you are attracting sickness into your life! The Law of Attraction brings about what you focus on even if it is not what you want. Get it?

If you understand this principle, here are some examples of how to make the law of attraction work to support you rather than to act against you. Try observing your thoughts and changing your thinking in the following way:

"I want to get out of debt" to "I want to earn amazing riches"

"I hate my boss" to "I look forward to owning my own business"

"I don't understand why he is so lazy" to "I love it when he helps out around the house"

"I'm stressed about this project" to "I always create amazing results in my projects"

"I'm worried about getting sick" to "I experience vibrant health daily"

Now that we have a better understanding of the Law of Attraction, it is no surprise why so many people struggle with regards to money. It is been said that "the rich get richer while the poor get poorer". This is actually the Law of Attraction in action. Because the wealthy have money, they often think about how to best use their money and hence they attract more money. The poor on the other hand often think about their present lack of money and unfortunately, that also attracts lack into their lives. Currently, 96% of the world's wealth is being earned by just 1% of the population!

To address this issue, the main teachers behind the movie is launching a program is called "The Science of Getting Rich" and it is based on employing the law of attraction to create wealth. This amazing program is based on the principles and philosophies outlined in a book of the same title written in 1910 by Wallace D Wattles. This is the same book that inspired the movie.

What is the Science of Getting Rich about? Well in the words of Wallace D. Wattles, "The ownership of money and property comes as a result of doing things in a certain way. Those who do things in this certain way, whether on purpose or accidentally, get rich. Those who do not do things in this certain way, no matter how hard they work or how able they are, remain poor. It is a natural law that like causes always produce like effects. Therefore, any man or woman who learns to do things in this certain way will infallibly get rich." The Science of Getting Rich Seminar is all about teaching how to do things in this "certain" way to create wealth.

Click here to learn more about the Science of Getting Rich Seminar and how you can profit from the distribution of the program.

Available at a hotel near you (and me)

2007-04-18T17:49:00.000-05:00

Just a quick update. In addition to serving the fine people of HSN in the wellness center, and other private clientele, I am also available on call at several hotels in the St. Pete / Clearwater area, including the Hilton at Feathersound, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn Marriott, Holiday Inn Select PIE, Candlewood Suites, Springhill Suites Marriott, and more.

The HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!!!! 11-12-06

2007-04-18T17:07:00.000-05:00

What to get them for Christmas????

better way than to say I love you and care about you than giving the gift of massage?

I am offering very attractive gift certificates for outcall massage this season. I accept cash or check normally.

If you'd like to pay by credit card, I'll need an email address to send an invoice to where you can pay me through PayPal. You don't need an account with PayPal to pay me with a credit card and I'm not charging a fee to accept them.

I am available throughout the st pete/clearwater/tampa area west of I-75.

Will be at St Pete Times Forum Sat Oct 28 10-27-06

2007-04-18T17:06:00.000-05:00

I'll be set up doing chair massage Saturday at St Pete Times Forum for the Breast Cancer awareness fund raiser.

R U Cool and Sophisticated or Creative? 3-22-06

2007-04-18T17:00:00.000-05:00

Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - 3/22/06 - "Being Surprised"

Can you be very cool and sophisticated and also highly creative at the same
time? I am not so sure it is possible.

Do you know anyone who is too sophisticated, too cool to ever be surprised?
If so, don't be envious. The experience of surprise is also a sign of our
readiness to grow. Amazement and wonder are clear signals that our
self-concept and our concepts of the world and other people, are flexible
and open to being reshaped. What's more, it takes commitment and the ability
to focus to allow us the experience of surprise.

Now, the so-called cool and sophisticated person has a hard time being
surprised. He guards against anything that even suggests surprise, because
he needs to believe that he has everything figured out. But what he's really
done is build a wall around his creative reservoir with his veneer of
sophistication. It is people like this who are most unwilling to commit
themselves to anything, least of all an ideal, and certainly not the
development of their own creativity.

Creativity must be encouraged and nurtured if you want to grow as a person.
You have to be willing to seek out and develop that which is new in
yourself. At the same time, you are letting go of old habits, beliefs and
expectations that are no longer useful.

That's creativity in action, and in the long run, it's far more important
than being totally cool!

Lou Tice
The Pacific Institute
www.thepacificinstitute.com

"TPI teaches people how to manage change, set and achieve goals, lead more
effectively, and think in ways that create success."

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