Massage on the Rocks

Have you ever walked into a toasty warm house on a cold winter day and automatically felt relaxed; embraced by the warmth? That's the same feeling you get when you experience a stone treatment at your favorite spa. We offer LaStone Therapy - a 90 minute massage with hot basalt and cool marble stones, and Massage Enhanced with Stones - a 60 minute massage with warm stones targeting problem areas.

LaStone Therapy was developed by Mary Hannigan in 1993, but stones have been used as wellness tools for over 2,000 years. Shaman used (and still use) them for healing, Native Americans used warmed stones on the belly during menses, and Pilgrims used them to heat their beds.

Warmed basalt riverbed stones are used to enhance the massage, clear toxins, and balance energy. We heat the stones to between 130-140 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool marble stones are also used if needed (i.e. for inflammation). The ancient Romans theorized that hot contrasted with cool was a recipe for good health, so they took hot baths and would then lie on cool marble tables. They were definitely on to something.

Physiologically, the chemical reactions of blood and lymph exchange are accelerated by the use of hot and cool stones. Mentally, the client reaches a state of relaxation in minutes that is unparalleled in regular massage. Many clients report having felt a spiritual awareness during the massage. An overall balancing of energy is achieved by means of the LaStone experience.

Here?s how it works: During the service we use 54 warmed basalt stones, along with a scented oil of your choice. You will be lying on top of a few stones comfortably arranged on both sides of your spine. We will also place some on the top of your body, including on the chakras. Towels completely cover you for the duration of the service. Stones are used to massage the entire body, and a few are placed between your toes. The stones range in size from that of a dime to that of two hand spans.

Either stone treatment will feel great in the winter freeze! The warmth will fill your body and take you to another level, another world - dreamlike. Come in from the cold and experience the heat, with stones!

Melissa Spink is a graduate of the New York Institute of Massage in Buffalo, NY. She has been a Licensed Massage therapist for 10 years. In November of 1999 Melissa joined the staff of Scott Miller ? a salon, spa, and store in Rochester, NY (http://www.scottmillerstyle.com). She lives in Attica, NY with her husband and 3 cats.

Introduction to the Fat Transfer Procedure

Fat transfer involves suctioning out a small amount of fat from the knees, abdomen or thighs and moving this fat into the facial area (example: laugh lines, frown lines or lips). Fat transfer is a much more advantageous approach and leads to permanent improved changes in facial contour. Permanent injectable fillers are not recommended, such as silicon, gortex, methyl methacrolate, or artecoll which are considered unsafe. These permanent fillers can lead to major deformities. The fat transfer procedure is considered to be the safest fillers if used by a qualified surgeon since it uses your own fat. Lips are also being permanently enhanced using the fat transfer technique.

1) Fat Transfer is excellent to permanently fill in the following facial areas:

?Glabella ?Nasolabial and retrusive maxillas ?Lips ?Nasojugal fold ?Chin creases ?Vertical lip lines ?Depressed traumatic scars ?Some types of facial rhytids ?Submalar area ?Cheeks ?Lower eyelid depressions over the infraorbital rim ?Nasal depressions ?Acne scarring

2) Fat Transfer is excellent to permanently fill in the following trunk and extremity areas:

Congenital deformities of soft tissue and/or muscle

Correcting liposuction deformities

Fat atrophy defects from cortisone injections

Traumatic soft tissue defects

3) Informed Consent:

Patients will need 1-3 sittings for the fat transfer procedure no closer than three months apart.

4) Fat Transfer Technique:

Can be performed under local anesthesia or with IV sedation or in conjunction with other surgical procedures

Dr. Clavin is a board certified plastic and recontructive surgeon practicing is Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Clavin's background is wide and varied. He achieved remarkable recognition as a physician and surgeon at a very young age. He developed and patented the Non Surgical Eyelift as well as a complete line of Glycolic Acid and Vitamin C skin care products. He has appeared on National and Regional television many times. For a detailed explanation of Dr. Clavin's background please visit his website at http://www.clavin.com and http://www.fat-grafting.com

Herb Nature's Panacea for Curing Ailments

A herb can be any plant that cannot produce tissue that is persistent and woody and whose lifespan is limited to a particular season when it attains the full growth and ultimately dies. Moreover, a herb can be medicinal or a seasoning plant ? a herb having aromatic qualities and grown on pots even in households to accentuate the savory sense of the dishes. In the hippy culture and parlance, herb can be the marijuana plant. Mentionably, some herbs are pests.

Since the days of yore and much before the march of modern medical sciences, mendicants foraged the forests to collect all forms of herb to make magical concoctions that served as panacea for human ailments. In fact, such herbal medications were prescribed to even the cattle to cure some of the dreaded ailments attacking these beasts of burden.

Man has always built bridges with Mother Nature to seek the wonder world of herb. The alternative forms of medical treatment like Ayurveda and Unani have been drawing inspiration from that very fascinating world of herbs. Indian Epics ? the Ramayana and the Mahabharata ? as well as the Hindu holy books ? the Vedas ? have copious references to herbs and herbal medicines. There are tomes written on the medicinal properties of the different genus and species of herbs.

Mention may be made of Ganoderma -- the mushroom popular in Asia as the wonder health drug and deemed so for thousands of years. The Chinese deem it as the ?Spirit Medicine? and an immortality elixir. Now modern research has proved its beneficial side. Ganoderma can not only to heal inflammation but is also an ideal detixicant, and diuretic medication. Moreover, it protects the liver, boosts energy, regulates the intestines, promotes libido, cures sleep disorders, and is a cardiotonic. What is more, Ganoderma keeps blood pressure under control, is an antitussive as well as a hemocatheresisis and an expectorant besides being a tranquillizer. Above all, it controls activity of the tumor. Ganoderma not only nourishes but also supplements the body by removing the accumulated toxins from our body. Another aromatic medicinal herb is the commonly used garlic. It is antiviral and also possesses antibacterial properties. Moreover, it checks blood pressure and cholesterol and acts as a shield against stroke and heart ailments. Garlic has been in use for more than 6000 years. Garlic also fights infection and cold symptoms. What is more, garlic cures athletes foot, respiratory ailments, worms, tummy cancers, ear aches, colic, and bladder problems.

Nilutpal Gogoi is a writer and a freelance journalist having more than 18 years of service in several audio-visual and print media reputed organizations in North East India. He has published one popular adventure book for children and has published more than 1000 articles for various sites, as such http://www.yourlivingscience.com/