Merry Christmas

AS I JET OFF FOR THE SUNNY SHORES OF THAILAND TOMORROW, I WANTED TO 

WISH YOU ALL A FESTIVE AND COLOURFUL CHRISTMAS WHEREVER YOU MAY BE!

Winter has hit!

I had to put my jumper over the steering wheel driving the kids to school this morning!  Winter sure has hit and I was'nt quite prepared hence I gathered no gloves for the school run!
Make sure you are all wrapped up when venturing out.  It is cccccccold!!


picture: etsy.com

Environ's Limited Edition Box Set

Environ's Limited Edition Christmas Box.....

Contains AVST Cleansing Lotion, Moisturising Toner, Hydrating & Exfoliating Mask, C Boost and AVST Cream of your choice (1,2 and 3 = £88  4 and 5 = £94)

This is a saving of £50.50!!

Available whilst stocks last!

Email: carleyharrison@btinternet.com

Call: +44 (0) 208 762 9999

Picture courtesy of iiaa (international institute of anti ageing)

Scented Candle Heaven from La Sultane de Saba

These truly are the most gorgeous candles for around the home with 50 hours burning time.

They come in fragrances of Amber, Lotus & Neroli, Ayurvedic and Fleur d'Orange.  There is also an amazing Shea Butter, Frangipani & Lotus Treatment candle which is extinguished after 20 minutes and the melted shea butter poured over hands or body.  Heaven!

These make perfect Christmas presents and start at £28, beautifully packaged in La Sultane de Saba's gift bags with tissue paper.

Available from carleyharrison@btinternet.com  +44 (0) 208 762 9999

Hamam at Le Kalon Spa - London



The marble Hamam at Le Kalon Spa - London

 Le Kalon Spa is situated within the Bentley Hotel, Gloucester Road.  This little oasis of calm and tranquility was a very welcome treat this morning with a couple of friends. I would certainly recommend sharing the experience with a friend or two if you go.  The authentic marble "Hamam", is  a rare and opulent feature in hotels. Based on ancient cleansing rituals, one sits within this steamy environment, whilst their muscles are warmed and their skins purged of impurities before Eucalyptic Black Soap is applied and a fabulous abrasive mitt is rubbed rhythmically over the body on the marble table within the Hamam. Even the therapists are exotic and blend well with the authenticity of this opulent little den. 

After our Hamam we were replenished with teas, fruit cocktails and platters, before being indulged with a La Sultan da Saba Muscle Melt Massage.  A melted concoction of pure shea butter and rose oil - HEAVEN!   This spa range certainly takes some beating.  Such heavenly aroma's and textures for parched Autumnal skins.

I am thrilled to have La Sultan Da Saba products available at my home salon for you to sample and take home.

Even more excited about their Signature Facials that will be launched alongside my Environ Facials in the New Year.

This range consists of magnificent Body Scrubs, Oils, Lotions, Scented Candles and Face Oils.  Some very original and indulgent pressies for Christmas at very affordable prices.

The use of the Hamam at Le Kalon Spa is by appointment only and can be used for Exclusive and Mixed sessions. All appointments are subject to availability. Prices and availability can be obtained by contacting Le Kalon Spa on 020 7244 5555.

Le Kalon Spa

The Bentley London
Harrington Gardens
London SW7 4JX

Email: spa@thebentley-hotel.com

Special thanks to the three charming young ladies who looked after us so tentatively and to my pamper pals for the giggles!

Please forgive me...

Huge apologies to anyone who does actually read this blog!  November is my birthday month and sadly it is always totally manic with work, school demands, and the thought of everything that needs to be done before  dashing off to the sun!  This year it's Phuket Thailand.  Despite it not coming soon enough, there is loads to be done prior to and therefore I'm sorry for my lack of commitment to this blog of late but I shall be back real soon before the festive season kicks off!





Picture via Pinterest

Remember remember....

Have a 'cracking' night wherever you are!





















image digitalpicturezone.com via pinterest

The Queen of Sheeba has arrived....

The "La Sultane de Saba" brand is born out of a dream...
a dream of sharing, of generosity...
a dream of escape, of traveling...
a dream of ancestral tradition...
La Sultane de Saba's very concept is based on the ancient and precious beauty rituals of oriental women, which are passed down the generations from mother to daughter.
Through its authentic and original products and through its body treatments available in a dazzling array of fragrance and colors, La Sultane de Saba's aim is to encourage you to dream, allow you to travel, discovering far-off horizons, as you head towards the lands of the sun, where body and spirit return to the very essence of relaxation and well-being.
Inspired by the beauty rituals of the mystical Orient, but also by Asia and elsewhere, La Sultane de Saba offers several product ranges, each based on unique and magical authenticity."

This is the creation of a Moroccan family who moved to Paris and set up this phenomenal spa brand which they still own and manage today.  La Sultane de Saba has brought these beauty secrets back to life for the 21st century.  These age-old secrets use the same natural and organic ingredients and truly effective treatments which have been passed down from mother to daughter through generation to generation.

The range includes beautiful organic facial oils containing Prickly Pear, Argan, Carrot & Syrian Rose,
body oils, lotions and shea butters containing Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, salt scrubs as well as fabulous shea butter scented candles for the home in exotic aroma's.  All products are beautifully packaged in glass to preserve their essence and purity.



November opens the doors to the launch of  La Sultane De Saba in my treatment parlour!
Just in time for Christmas, it gives you the perfect opportunity to experience its superior benefits as well as introduce it to friends as a truly indulgent and original Christmas gift.

La Sultane de Saba Signature Treatments for Face will be arriving in January to indulge the senses through a journey of pure relaxation and escapism....

Neuro Linguistic Programming

Just been to a fantastic introductory seminar tonight on Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP).

Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ was specifically created in order to allow us to do magic by creating new ways of understanding how verbal and non-verbal communication affect the human brain. As such it presents us all with the opportunity to not only communicate better with others, but also learn how to gain more control over what we considered to be automatic functions of our own neurology.

NLP increases the depth and effectiveness of our relationships, beginning with our self and extending through personal and intimate relationships to our professional and work lives, and finally, to the therapeutic arena or working with others to bring about healing, change and growth. NLP provides the tools that enable this rich connection with self and others to happen.

Many of NLP's tools and applications are widely used in business, management, education, training and therapy. Many of us may have encountered and applied these principles in our life, without even realizing that it came from NLP.

I am truly excited at what lies ahead for me with this and look forward to sharing it with you.

I have to thank Dr Michael Bloom, a chiropractor in Melbourne who introduced a book to me in the summer.... The Brain that Changes Itself  by Norman Doidge.  It has roused my interest immensely in the power of the mind and the ability it has to change and re-wire itself.

Love your Gut

Self-dosing with bacteria isn’t as outlandish as it might seem. An estimated 100 trillion microorganisms representing more than 500 different species inhabit every normal, healthy bowel. These microorganisms (or microflora) generally don’t make us sick; most are helpful. Gut-dwelling bacteria keep pathogens (harmful microorganisms) in check, aid digestion and nutrient absorption, and contribute to immune function.
The best case for probiotic therapy has been in the treatment of diarrhea. Controlled trials have shown that Lactobacillus GG can shorten the course of infectious diarrhea in infants and children (but not adults). Although studies are limited and data are inconsistent, two large reviews, taken together, suggest that probiotics reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea by 60%, when compared with a placebo.  They also help reduce the occurrence of a candida infection which usually follows a course of antibiotics.

Probiotic therapy may also help people with Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Clinical trial results are mixed, but several small studies suggest that certain probiotics may help maintain remission of ulcerative colitis and prevent relapse of Crohn’s disease and the recurrence of pouchitis (a complication of surgery to treat ulcerative colitis). Because these disorders are so frustrating to treat, many people are giving probiotics a try before all the evidence is in for the particular strains they’re using. More research is needed to find out which strains work best for what conditions.

Probiotics may also be of use in maintaining urogenital health. Like the intestinal tract, the vagina is a finely balanced ecosystem. The dominant Lactobacilli strains normally make it too acidic for harmful microorganisms to survive. But the system can be thrown out of balance by a number of factors, including antibiotics, spermicides, and birth control pills. Probiotic treatment that restores the balance of microflora may be helpful for such common female urogenital problems as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, and urinary tract infection.

Probiotics are generally considered safe — they’re already present in a normal digestive system — although there’s a theoretical risk for people with impaired immune function.
Be sure the ingredients are clearly marked on the label and familiar to you or your health provider.

Advanced Nutrition Programme Probiotics (£11.75) is a  lactobacillus acidophilis and bifidus probiotic powder.  This milk free vegetarian food supplement boasts a formulation of beneficial bacteria to aid digestion and help support the immune function of the gut.

Perfect to sprinkle on food or diluted in water it is ideal for children or adults who don’t like swallowing capsules. Useful after injection or antibiotic usage this unique formulation can also be used as a daily supplement to support digestive health.

Directions of use:

•Adults and children over 2: take ¼ level teaspoon with juice, water or sprinkled on cereals.
•Children under 2 years: 1/8 level teaspoon.
•Should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
•Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
•Do not refrigerate.
•Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children

Available from carleyharrison@btinternet.com

Telephone:  +44(0) 208 762 9999

Image via pinterest

Info courtesy of Harvard Med. School and Advanced Nutrition Programme.

What's Eating your child?

"While America fails to regulate artificial coloring, other countries are taking dyes' potential health impacts seriously. The E.U., for example, recently passed a law mandating that all foods containing artificial dyes must come with warning labels on the front of the package. Many European products - like Fanta soda and McDonald's sundaes - use natural food extracts while their American counterparts still rely on synthetic coloring."

 Kelly Dorfman is a first-rate nutritional detective. Dorfman has been a nutritionist for nearly 30 years, and has a wealth of experience to back up her findings. What's Eating Your Child? The Hidden Connections Between Food and Childhood Ailments is very readable and extremely helpful for parents.

If you love following clues and figuring out puzzles, you'll enjoy reading along with her examples and trying to be a detective with her. If you just want to find out some specifics because of a concern you have, that's also easy to do, and the information is very applicable. Parents will be able to check whether their child's symptoms match enough of a specific food intolerance or deficiency to check with their doctor; or they may follow her guidelines for doing a trial for that food. Dorfman gives the science behind her suggestions, and many references, but the book is organized so well that you can pick and choose which areas you want more information on (and which ones you just need to get the general gist).

Dorfman teaches the reader to look with new eyes at the clues in plain sight, and ask whether there is something irritating, something missing, or a combination of both.

Her focus on "bio-individuality" fits in beautifully with HANDLE, as does her wise but common sense understanding of the holistic nature of the human system. Hyperactivity, moodiness, inattention, recurrent ear infections, picky eating, and the like are clues that lead down the road to nutritional solutions that work with HANDLE's organized movement activities in a mutually supportive way. This is a book not to miss."

 

 What's Eating Your Child? The Hidden Connections Between Food and Childhood Ailments by Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND (Workman Publishing Company, Inc., 2011).  Available from Amazon.

The review above is from the HANDLE INSTITUTE.  HANDLE is an approach to neurodevelopmental irregularities that is simple, non-invasive, empowering, non-drug. It is an approach designed to enhance neurological systems that are causing learning or life difficulties.

Image: Pinterest

Happy Half Term!

Enjoy the chaos, enjoy the fun!
Trick or treating
and for some... the sun!!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Jane Iredale Roses & Lollipops Lip Duo
This double play has two flattering shades,
tucked away inside a portable keychain locket.
100% of the proceeds will go to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

Available now from carleyharrison@btinternet.com

Please support Breast Cancer Awareness in every way that you can!

All pictures via pinterest.

RIP Steve Jobs

Courtesy of fabulouskblog.com (Pinterest)

Studio 61B

There are many things that I like about Pilates, not least of which is that it is so retro. Contrology is what Joseph Pilates called it. The equipment is rather Rube Goldberg, improvised originally from bed springs and the like, and the effect something between physiotherapy and S&M!!  This photograph was taken in his Greenwich Village Studio in the 1950s.

Yesterday was my first studio session.  I have been doing mat classes for a little while now but due to repetitive strain on my back from working position and 'blogging' I realised I was needing to really target my weaker areas.  The fact that a trip to Thailand for Christmas looms may have also been the catalyst!

Fiona Barbour-Smith  www.precisionpilates.org teaches mat classes from her beautiful basement on Ramillies Road in Chiswick and Studio Pilates at 61B South Parade, W4 5LG.

Mat classes are £12 per session and they run through school term time.
Studio sessions (£30) throughout the year.
Contact Fiona for more details or visit website.





















Pictures courtesy of pinterest

Chicken Soup for the Soul!

After every roast chicken I put the carcass straight into a pot for a hearty broth.  They say chicken soup is natures penicillin and that sure is what I need with this hacking cough!  It must be the extremes in temperature!!

I stumbled across this recipe courtesy of Lauren Liess at purestylehome.blogspot.com
As I usually stuff the cavity with lemons when roasting I thought accentuating the lemon flavours would be a different take on the traditional...  I have made a few additions like the coconut milk instead of cream and coriander instead of parsley.

Ingredients:

4 tbsp butter

8 shallots, thinly sliced

2 carrots, thinly sliced

2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

1 1/2 cups chicken from the cooked carcass or leftovers.

3 lemons

2 quarts chicken stock (make by boiling up the carcass with a carrot and a leek.  I reserve the juices from the roasting pan, put in the fridge and skim the fat off before adding the flavoursome jelly to the stock the next day)

Angel hair nests (you can do angel hair if can't find the pasta nests.)

2/3 cup heavy cream or coconut milk

salt & pepper

Fresh Parsley/Coriander & Lemon Slices to squeeze and garnish.

 

This looks sure to beat the lurgy!

 

The art of the Ponytail...

The look of the season is the ponytail.  Today's In Style mag has enlightened me to the fact that even with my locks not being long enough there is a new 'pony menu' at Hershesons Blow Dry Bars.  They actually have fabulous falsies!  And, Hersheson insists, when you get them home they are just as easy to attach yourself.

hershesons.com; £60 for hairpiece, wash and fitting.  What fun as we approach the pre-Christmas party season!

It's not Botox!

NO, it ain't Botox! Today, skin analyst expert Kerri from IIAA (International Institute of Anti Aging) will enlighten 8 lucky ladies to the future of their skin with the help of Visia Technology.

I hope those of  you coming get a lot out of it!
It's the start of the most beneficial skincare and treatment regime you will have in your lifetime! 

HAPPY FRIDAY and HAPPY WEEK-END!







Image:  Pinterest

Sun shines on....

Have a GREAT Wednesday Londoners!
Let the Vitamin D do its synthesis!

Vitamin C

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development.

Probably a good time of year to start consuming more of it as we approach our Autumn in the UK.

Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.

Function

Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is used to:

• Form an important protein used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels
• Heal wounds and form scar tissue
• Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth

Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals.

• Free radicals are made when your body breaks down food or when you are exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation.
• The buildup of free radicals over time is largely responsible for the aging process.
• Free radicals may play a role in cancer, heart disease, and conditions like arthritis.

The body is not able to make vitamin C on its own, and it does not store vitamin C. It is therefore important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet.
For many years, vitamin C has been a popular remedy for the common cold.

• Research shows that for most people, vitamin C supplements or vitamin C-rich foods do not reduce the risk of getting the common cold.
• However, people who take vitamin C supplements regularly might have slightly shorter colds or somewhat milder symptoms.
• Taking a vitamin C supplement after a cold starts does not appear to be helpful.

Food Sources

All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C.
Foods that are the highest sources of vitamin C include:

• Cantaloupe
• Citrus fruits and juices, such as orange and grapefruit
• Kiwi fruit
• Mango
• Papaya
• Pineapple
• Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries
• Watermelon

Vegetables that are the highest sources of vitamin C include:

• Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower
• Green and red peppers
• Spinach, cabbage, turnip greens, and other leafy greens
• Sweet and white potatoes
• Tomatoes and tomato juice
• Winter squash

Some cereals and other foods and beverages are fortified with vitamin C. Fortified means a vitamin or mineral was once removed and  been added back to the food. Check the product labels to see how much vitamin C is in the product. But don't be fooled by this.  It is usually only the amount that was taken away in processing that has been returned and they say it is 'fortified'.
Cooking vitamin C-rich foods or storing them for a long period of time can reduce the vitamin C content. Microwaving and steaming vitamin C-rich foods may reduce cooking losses. The best food sources of vitamin C are uncooked or raw fruits and vegetables.  As we do not eat an all raw diet, it is best to also supplement with Vitamin C in tablet form to keep our levels optimum.

Side Effects

Serious side effects from too much vitamin C are very rare, because the body cannot store the vitamin. However, amounts greater than 2,000 mg/day are not recommended because such high doses can lead to stomach upset and diarrhea.
Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms of deficiency, including:

• Anemia
• Bleeding gums
• Decreased ability to fight infection
• Decreased wound-healing rate
• Dry and splitting hair
• Easy bruising
• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
• Nosebleeds
• Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism
• Rough, dry, scaly skin
• Swollen and painful joints
• Weakened tooth enamel

A severe form of vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy, which mainly affects older, malnourished adults.

Function

Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is used to:

• Form an important protein used to make skin collagen, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels
• Heal wounds and form scar tissue
• Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth

Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals.

• Free radicals are made when your body breaks down food or when you are exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation.
• The buildup of free radicals over time is largely responsible for the aging process.
• Free radicals may play a role in cancer, heart disease, and conditions like arthritis.

The body is not able to make vitamin C on its own, and it does not store vitamin C. It is therefore important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet.
For many years, vitamin C has been a popular remedy for the common cold.

• Research shows that for most people, vitamin C supplements or vitamin C-rich foods can reduce the risk of getting the common cold.
• However, people who take vitamin C supplements and do get a cold might have slightly shorter colds or somewhat milder symptoms.

Food Sources

All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C.
Foods that are the highest sources of vitamin C include:

• Cantaloupe
• Citrus fruits and juices, such as orange and grapefruit
• Kiwi fruit
• Mango
• Papaya
• Pineapple
• Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries
• Watermelon

Vegetables that are the highest sources of vitamin C include:

• Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower
• Green and red peppers
• Spinach, cabbage, turnip greens, and other leafy greens
• Sweet and white potatoes
• Tomatoes and tomato juice
• Winter squash

Some cereals and other foods and beverages are fortified with vitamin C. Fortified means a vitamin or mineral has been added to the food. Check the product labels to see how much vitamin C is in the product.
Cooking vitamin C-rich foods or storing them for a long period of time can reduce the vitamin C content. Microwaving and steaming vitamin C-rich foods may reduce cooking losses. The best food sources of vitamin C are uncooked or raw fruits and vegetables.

Side Effects

Serious side effects from too much vitamin C are very rare, because the body cannot store the vitamin. However, amounts greater than 2,000 mg/day are not recommended because such high doses can lead to stomach upset and diarrhea.  However at the first sign of a cold one can consume greater amounts to fight the infection.
Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms of deficiency, including:

• Anemia
• Bleeding gums
• Decreased ability to fight infection
• Decreased wound-healing rate
• Dry and splitting hair
• Easy bruising
• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
• Nosebleeds
• Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism
• Rough, dry, scaly skin
• Swollen and painful joints
• Weakened tooth enamel

A severe form of vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy, which mainly affects older, malnourished adults.

Recommendations

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamins reflects how much of each vitamin most people should get each day. The RDA for vitamins may be used as goals for each person.
How much of each vitamin you need depends on your age and gender. Other factors, such as pregnancy and illnesses, are also important.
The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins, including vitamin C, is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods.
Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin C:
Infants

• 0 - 6 months: 40* milligrams/day (mg/day)
• 7 - 12 months: 50* mg/day

*Adequate Intake (AI)
Children

• 1 - 3 years: 15 mg/day
• 4 - 8 years: 25 mg/day
• 9 - 13 years: 45 mg/day

Adolescents

• Girls 14 - 18 years: 65 mg/day
• Boys 14 - 18 years: 75 mg/day

Adults

• Men age 19 and older: 90 mg/day
• Women age 19 year and older: 75 mg/day

Smokers or those who are around secondhand smoke at any age should increase their daily amount of vitamin C to 35 mg.
Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding and those who smoke need higher amounts of vitamin C. Ask your doctor what amount is best for you.

Alternative Names

Ascorbic acid; Dehydroascorbic acid


Advanced Nutrition Programme supplements are available via mail order. 
email:  carleyharrison@btinternet.com


Image:  IIAA- Advanced Nutrition Programme & Pinterest.
References:  Escott-Stump S, ed. Nutrition and Diagnosis-Related Care. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008.Sarubin Fragaakis A, Thomson C. The Health Professional's Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements. 3rd ed. Chicago, Il: American Dietetic Association; 2007.
Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. National Academy Press, Washington, DC, 2000.
Douglas RM, Hemila H, Chalker E, Treacy B. Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold. Cochrane Database Syst Rev; 2007(3):CD0009



The Wardrobe Shuffle

As this week end is all about sorting the wardrobe, I could not resist sharing this for inspiration!
If only I had all this space...  It's a masterpiece.
Thanks Mrs Lilien for sharing.  http://www.mrslilien.com/

HAPPY WEEK END!

Face Tapping

The programme my daughter does to strengthen her Vestibular System, involves a movement of Facial Tapping which I perform on her every evening.  It takes just seconds and can benefit all of us.  I have started including it in some of my facials due to its benefits.

Benefits:

This activity awakens, organizes, integrates and relaxes the trigeminal nerve, one of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves. This may produce many benefits, among them the alleviation of headaches, integration of facial and general tactile sensations, reduction of TMJ pain, support of speech production, relief of facial tics and paralysis, increase in facial muscle tone for expression of affect, and frequently gives rise to a sense of calmness. It also helps to open the sinuses, increase circulation to gum tissue, support vision and hearing, and support energy channels and stimulate circulation which in turn leads to nourishment of the skin.

Materials:

You will need just your hands or the hands of a helper, and possibly a mirror.

Procedure:

• Tap using two fingers on each hand and rapidly and rhythmically alternating from one hand to the other. The tempo of this tapping would approximate the beat in Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The energy involved in each tap should be enough to produce a sound if you were to tap on a tabletop—your goal is to stimulate the nerves that are situated between the skin and the bone. You will know that the tapping pressure is right if you feel a tingling or a sense of vitality to the face after tapping, but no discomfort or pain. Adjust the tap (or guide your helper to tap) to your comfort level.
• The tapping pattern should always be the same, so the brain eventually begins to anticipate the stimulation. Here is the recommended sequence:

1) From the temple along the eyebrows, to the midpoint between the eyebrows, up to the hairline and return by the same path to the temple.



2) From the temple down across the top of the cheekbone to the bridge of the nose and back to the temple.
3) From the temple down along the bottom edge of the cheekbone, along the upper gum line (the “moustache area”) and in to meet just below the nose. Then return to the temple, tapping.
4) From the temple downward to the rearmost corner of the lower jaw then forward on the gum line of the lower jaw to meet tapping hands in the space between the lower lip and the chin. Return, tapping, to the temple.
5) From the temple around behind the ears, where the eye-glass arms would rest on the bone, very close to but not touching the ear. Return, tapping, to the temple. This last pathway is not on the trigeminal nerve proper, but rather enhances hearing via bone conduction.

Variations:

If you tap your own face, you may be helped by doing it in front of a mirror.
If someone helps you, your practitioner may help you find a comfortable position for this activity.
Tap on the route through a cool cloth placed over the face if you find the face tapping uncomfortable even after reducing the intensity of the tap.
If you have long fingernails, you can use the knuckles of your first two fingers to tap with instead of fingernails.
If you cannot tap comfortably, try rolling a HANDLE massage ball or a room temperature tangerine on the “route” of the tapping.
If you have a severe sinus condition, reduce the intensity of the tapping, but do try to tap, as it may help to promote sinus drainage.
If you are sensitive to smell and a helper is implementing Face Tapping for you, make sure that s/he is not wearing highly scented hand lotion or sleeves that are scented by fabric softener, smoke, or any other scent you find offensive.

Tap away!



All information from  http://www.handle.org/
Image http://fr.academic.ru/dic.nsf/frwiki/664710 via pinterest.

The Vestibular System

Anatomy of the Vestibular System.

Having often mentioned my daughters weakened Vestibular System I thought it a good idea to perhaps explain what this system is and how it helps us.  Having discovered her weaknesses has helped unveil some of mine and make the changes necessary for strengthening my already weakened system. 
Do you ever feel your feet are not quite on the ground, or life becomes one big sensory overload?  You perhaps cant always find the appropriate words to express yourself or an idea.  You are basically just functioning on auto pilot!

"The vestibular system in the brain does more than just allow us to stand upright, maintain balance and move through space.  It coordinates information from the vestibular organs in the inner ear, the eyes, muscles and joints, fingertips and palms of the hands, pressors on the soles of the feet, jaw, and gravity receptors on the skin and adjusts heart rate and blood pressure, muscle tone, limb position, immune responses, arousal and balance.

Dysfunctions in the vestibular system can cause anxiety or panic attacks, a need for self-stimulation, abnormalities in muscle tone, difficulty defecating, teeth grinding and chin tapping, hand flapping, academic problems, drooling, etc. Exercises that activate a wide range of inputs to the vestibular system have been found to be effective in reducing or eliminating vestibular problems. The ability to maintain balance depends on information that the brain receives from three different sources: the eyes, the muscles and joints, and the vestibular organs in the inner ears. All three of these sources send information in the form of nerve impulses from sensory receptors, special nerve endings, to your brain.

When the vestibular apparatus on both sides of the head are functioning properly, they send symmetrical impulses to the brain. That is, the impulses coming from the right side conform to the impulses coming from the left side.

 

For more information go to: www.braintraining.com

Image:  google images

Make Water Better

Had to share this very aesthetic design to inspire you to drink 'better' water and save the planet at the same time!
Yesterday I bought myself and my girls a bobble.  "This revolutionary product takes care of the planet, keeps your body hydrated, your wallet fat and your taste  buds satisfied - all while looking good doing it.
bobble will change the way you drink."

It is made from recycled PET(RPET) is 100% recyclable and free of Phthalates.
Better tasting, healthy water at a fraction of the cost of bottled water.
bobble's carbon based filter removes organic contaminants from regular municipal tap water and meets or exceeds NSF International Standard 42 for chlorine, tase and odor reduction. 
For best results one would change the filter after 2 months or 40 gallons.150 litres.

Warning:  Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.
Not dishwasher safe.

more facts online  www.waterbobble.com
Image: google.com

Happy Week End

Loving the look of this autumnal 'hamper'!
Happy weekend wherever you are....




image:  thesimplyluxuriouslife.com via pinterest

Introducing jane iredale Fall Collection

Create Autumn's radiant look with the new jane iredale Naturally Confident Collection.
With eyes shadows that flatter warm and cool complexions, three dual ended lip stains and a pearly highligher, the combinations are endless.

goCool Eye Steppes  £39.95 
goWarm Eye Steppes  £39.95
Passion Lip Fixation  £19.95
Mania Lip Fixation  £19.95
Relish Lip Fixation  £19.95
Complete In Touch (pearly highlighter)  £19.75

Contact me to order:  carleyharrison@btinternet.com  tel:  +44(0)208 762 9999


               
Image:  janeiredale.com

Wonderfill!

Could this new little wonder 'liner' from Barry M be ode to the late Amy Winehouse



What a clever design.

http://www.barrym.com/

Kids back to school, mum back to treatments!

Today is D day!!!  The kids returned to school so its back to the drawing board (literally) and time for me to replenish my energy as well as my fridge!
Time for all mums to get back into their skincare and treatment regimes!

Look forward to seeing you soon.






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Skin Analysis Event - Friday 30th September

IIAA Skin Analysis Event - Friday 30th September 2011

Skin Analysis Event Set to Get Under the Skin of Women and Men…

Have you ever wondered how your skin compares to others of your own age or how you might look in a few years time, without some serious intervention?  A high tech skin analysis technique is coming to Carley Harrison in London W3 for a one day event on Friday 30^th September that will reveal all that’s good and bad about your skin. 

A skin analyst from IIAA (International Institute of Anti Ageing) will be on hand to provide free 45 minute consultations.  She uses powerful Visia imaging technology to capture information and assess common problem areas, such as sun damage, brown pigmentation blemishes, capillary damage, wrinkles, scars or imperfections and congested pores. 

She will be identifying goals for treatments and offering solutions to overcome niggling complexion concerns and take years off your appearance, without the need to go under the knife. The skin advisor recommends products for use at home, salon treatments as well as dietary and lifestyle advice, which are aimed at giving the individual clearer, more radiant, even toned, smoother and less lined skin. 

The machine’s camera provides a series of images which reveal the extent of each problem and attributes a ‘score’.  After several months on the recommended IIAA range of cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals and mineral make up. (Environ, Advanced Nutrition Programme and Jane Iredale), one can return for another review with the Visia to see the improved results from their first visit.

 “By using this sophisticated system we can now prove to our clients that using active skincare products, nutraceuticals and following our advice makes a measurable and visible difference.  We can even artificially ‘age’ your skin to show how you could look in five years without proper skincare.”  Carley Harrison.

Places are limited to only 8 persons, so for this unique experience and opportunity for your skin to be assessed by Environ’s own Skin Analysis expert we require a £20 booking fee to secure your place.  This is redeemable with products purchased or treatments booked on the day.

To reserve your place please kindly email me carleyharrison@btinternet.com

For any enquiries telephone:  020 8 762 9999   Mobile:  0796 76 70869

Website: www.carleyharrison.com

 

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Shine a Light

Had to share this little vision of what inspired my alfresco candle lit table for friends tonight!  The jars, or vases in my case certainly kept the warm breeze from extinguishing them!
Sadly, I never captured a picture of mine but these did inspire me.





Very pretty!





Images:  Courtesy of pinterest

Happy Week End

The perfect Friday night cooler on the warmest summers day so far!
I have made this as a infused sparkling water but I am sure the addition of Vodka or Gin would make for a welcome and jolly week end!  Enjoy!












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Something Pretty in September

Not my normal post, but just back from a few days in Suffolk and discovered a great homewares line called Pip home at this a great store called Snape Maltings. 

Pip Home is made in Amsterdam.  I bought two very pretty coffee cups.  Nice to drink coffee out of a petite mug and not a 'bucket'!  Quirky vintage and great colours.  The whole range made me smile.  Check out their website.

http://www.snapemaltings.co.uk/
http://www.pipstudio.com/

Paint the town

Nail Candy to brighten your day and prompt a night out on the town!  Happy Friday!

Image courtesty of tumblr.com via pinterest

A Hot Spot

What could be better than indulging ones hands and feet on a day like today.  So much for our English 'summer'! 
I absolutely LOVE this work station with the only contrast being the amazing array of Essie colours to choose from...
Let it rain!



Image via The Dorchester

Rainy Day

Such a wet and dreary day...
Hope this might inspire you to dash. Darn those wellies and make a splash!


Image courtesy of makingitlovely.com via pinterest.

Ayurveda please...

Tonight it was my turn to lie down to an Ayurvedic Massage from
Suraj Varma.
This has got to be the best massage in London in my opinion.  Its certainly the best massage I have ever had anywhere and I say it every time I am treated by these remarkably healing hands.

This evening it was most welcome after the Bikram workout I endured yesterday!  I woke up with my husband having to air lift me out of bed! The muscle pain  catapulted me into the reality that I have got to get into a regular fitness regime.  It's back to Bikram!

The Ayurvedic approach involves a serious dousing of oils which are expertly blended by Suraj and applied with strong sweeping effleurage movements from head to toe.  Suraj's treatment is rhythmic and firm with attention to client care and comfort exceeding all my previous experiences in some top salons and spas.

Totally ready to fall into bed for a wonderfully relaxing week end ahead!

Suraj Varma is an Ayurvedic Massage Practitioner
www.surajvarma.com
























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