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Artcile from Fall 2009 Institute of HeartMath: Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:51 AM
 This is a great article that I wanted to share because I think it can help all of us in our day to day lives and in our interactions with others. |
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Reprinted from ASCP newsletter: Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:25 PM
The Art of Bathing Simple Recipes to Soothe Mind and Body Article From Associated Skin Care Newsletter From bubble baths to essential oils to Dead Sea salts, prepared bath products are designed to enhance a bathing experience, but they can be expensive. Instead of spending the extra money on special bath products, try one of these natural, simple bath recipes with ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard or refrigerator.
Epsom Salts---Add 2 cups Epsom salts to bath water.Magnesium sulfate, or Epsom salts, has been used for centuries as a folk remedy, and research now confirms its numerous benefits. |
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Frances Vincen-Brown: Posted on Monday, November 14, 2011 12:30 PM
 Winter weather is here again and my skin is exhibiting the signs of dry air, hard water, and lots of indoor heating. I typically have dry sensitive skin to begin with and when October arrives it begins to get worse. By February, if I’m not proactive, my skin looks like a dehydrated prune! Not exactly the look I was going for.  So how do you keep your skin moisturized in this dry Idaho climate? First drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated on the inside is going to show up on the outside. |
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Frances Vincen-Brown: Posted on Monday, September 19, 2011 1:17 PM
 People are often surprised by how much massage is involved in a facial. The benefits of facial massage are numerous and make it a necessary component of any good anti-aging program. Your face is a complex system of nerves, tissue, blood vessels and lymph nodes. Massaging the face can help improve the appearance of the skin by allowing this complex structure to function better. Have you ever woken up in the morning and noticed that your skin looks all puffy and swollen? |
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Frances Vincen-Brown: Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2011 4:39 PM
I utilize my ability to do Reiki everyday and am thankful for it. It's great to find the scientific studies that back up how I feel about this healing modality. 20% off to anyone who would like to book a reiki treatment with me for the month of August! |
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Frances Vincen-Brown: Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 3:22 PM
If you have acne scarring, discoloration, and/or wrinkles you know how frustrating it can be to get rid of them. There are numerous products on the market such as Retin A, alpha hydroxy acids, and hydroquinone creams that can be effective- but they often come with side effects. These side effects run from possible carcinogenic issues with hydeoquinone, to rashes and skin irritations with Retin A and alpha hydroxyl acids. So what can you use that doesn’t have any side effects? |
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Frances Vincen-Brown: Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 3:10 PM
  Digestive complaints are commonplace in our society today. This could be attributed to a diet of processes foods laden with preservatives, hormones, artificial coloring etc. Stress and sedentary lifestyles also contribute to digestive problems. Scientific research shows that 80% of your immune system can be attributed to your digestive tract. I am one of the many suffers of digestive problems. This tends to get really annoying when as a family, we are trying to decide on a restaurant to eat at, or on a meal to prepare at home. |
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Frances Vincen-Brown: Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:24 AM
 You might think that soap is soap and it doesn’t matter what kind you use, if it all gets you clean. But if you have any skin issues you may have discovered this really isn’t the case. I have had reactions to soaps since I was a child. As soon as I began using handcrafted soaps I discovered it was actually the soaps that I had been using that was the problem. And when I looked at the ingredients in most commercial soaps I began to understand why. First let’s start with how soap is made. |
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Frances Vincen-Brown: Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 4:07 PM
 As the season changes and the sunshine leads us outdoors to enjoy its rays, the use of sunscreens increases. And that often leads to the question of what type of sunscreen to use. There is an ongoing debate in the scientific community regarding safe sunscreens. Is a chemical sunscreen safe or should I look for a physical sunscreen? And what is the difference anyway? Really we should begin with what types of sunscreens are most effective at protecting us from the sun’s harmful rays. |
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Frances Vincen-Brown: Posted on Monday, May 09, 2011 12:16 PM
Today’s blog is more on the philosophical side of our everyday life. Sometimes it feels that in one form or another life tends to have conflict or struggle. Whether they are personal struggles, professional struggles, or spiritual, sometimes it can be difficult to imagine life without them. By why do we have conflict at all? I think it has something to do with our expectations. We place expectations on our selves, on our family, on our friends, and our professional lives. |
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