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Watsu: anti-stress technique!

No this is not a kind of sushi. This is not a new video game console. Watsu is a sport, or rather a relaxation technique. It uses the soothing properties of water-stress for us ... Focus on that activity.
What is it?

Watsu Shiatsu is a technique adapted to the water! She mixes gentle movements and stretches that relax muscles, relieve aches and relax the whole body.
The principle

One enters a basin of hot water, close to body temperature. We test different positions (squatting, lying ...) and we let ourselves be carried by water to release all our body. The goal is to let go and indulge in water. There is a work-related breathing exercises to feel the buoyancy of the water and relax deeply. The coach makes us do slow and gentle movements and stretching correlated with the movement of water. It also exerts pressure on certain places (the coach makes some strong points on the body using hands, thumbs, elbows or knees) and it is our joint work. It performs a kind of aquatic dance very slow! A perfect body therapy for everyone.
The benefits of water

In water, the spine is low body weight and more mobile and flexible than on land. So we can more easily perform the movements and gestures that we could not do on earth. Everything we do is more fluid in the water.
The origins of Watsu

This Japanese relaxation technique was invented in 1980 in the United States, specifically California. Harold Dull develops a method that mixes artistic movements and zen shiatsu borrowed and movements that are done in hot water. It focuses on the exercises work deep breathing.
Where to practice?

For now, this technique is not widespread. It can be practiced in spas. But not all, only a dozen.

Becoming fine eating!

It can also cultivate beauty through food. There is no as creams, care and other makeup products that make us beautiful! Fruits, vegetables, dairy products, spices, oil ... All foods have great virtues necessary to make us beautiful inside and out. Here's a guide food friends of our beauty!
Fruits and vegetables: bright skin

Water-rich and vitamin C, fruits and vegetables are perfect for moisturizing your skin and make it brighter and more flexible.
For example, vitamin C stimulates collagen formation, material essential to keep our skin its elasticity. So, eating fruits rich in vitamin C (orange, kiwi ...) has the same effect as a cream dopant overpriced!
For a bright, eat carrots, tomatoes, spinach and peppers.
Vitamins: skin tonic

Nothing like vitamin A for a skin tonic and dynamic! It is found in dairy products made from whole milk. Another variety of foods to also proteins? Eat eggs, poultry, pork and beef.
Vegetable oils: elastic skin

The fatty acids of these oils allow skin cells to renew themselves. They also act as a lubricant and reduce the dryness of the skin. Therefore eating a few of these oils. The trio of shock? Olive oil, canola oil and grapeseed oil.
Antioxidants against wrinkles

The best anti-wrinkle (and cheaper, they are the foods rich in antioxidants. Headway: red fruits, apricots, almonds, hazelnuts, raisins, flax seeds, chillies.
Carrots: tan

Better than a series of UV, carrots! Yes, they will take a nice golden tan will promote. A lesser effect, peaches, strawberries and grapefruits are also helping the skin to tan better. Hint: tomatoes reduce the sensitivity of the skin against UV!
Wheat germ: shiny hair

To have hair shining beauty, sprinkle salads and other dishes wheat germ! This seed has all the virtues necessary to stimulate the beauty of hair and remove the dull effect that they have because of pollution.
Dark fruit: Diodon

It seems that consumption of dark fruit such as peaches, nectarines and plums would attract others ... So says a study by British researchers. In fact, the pigmentation of these fruits have a healthy glow making the face more attractive to others.

Scalp massage: the secret of beautiful hair!

By reactivating the circulation, massage the scalp brings oxygen and nutrients to the hair. It provides relaxation and leaves hair soft, shiny and resilient. An ideal treatment for dry hair!
The benefits of scalp massage

The fact of the scalp massage stimulates blood circulation and relaxes the underlying nerve endings. The massage causes an immediate effect of relaxation and well-being. It also aerates the hair and makes it lighter. But mostly it helps make hair softer, stronger, shinier and silkier. Indeed, stimulation of blood flow will bring oxygen and nutrients to the hair. The scalp, better vascularized, will nourish the hair cells more efficiently. The other major benefit of scalp massage is that it makes the hair more receptive to care. Thus, the masks penetrate better and blow-drying takes longer. Therefore, it is often practiced in salons before cutting. It may also prove beneficial in cases of hair loss as it promotes new growth. But beware of false promises, it will not prevent hair from falling!
The scalp massage, for what type of hair?

The scalp massage is recommended to treat dry scalp. It therefore relates to dry hair at the root. This drought is often manifested by dull hair. It may also appear in the form of tiny dead skin (like dandruff), especially many that the drought is important. However, the scalp massage is not suitable for genuine skins (skins of large clusters, rather fat). As it increases the intake of nutrients, the scalp massage is also contrindiqué for oily hair at the root (too rich).
How to do a scalp massage?

Massaging the scalp can occur on wet or dry hair, but not during the shampoo. The right thing is to put your fingers on the skin and drag with gentle movements. It's actually "fly" the scalp, not to rub. The massage is the easiest to sit, rest their elbows on a table, tip the head forward and place the spread fingers at the base of the skull. Is then moving the scalp by small rotations of the fingertips. Then we moved her fingers to massage another area. The movement is still going up, neck to the forehead and ears to the top of the skull. A massage of one minute is enough already. You can also "pinch" the scalp. To do this, keep your fingers tight and put your hands two or three centimeters from each other. Then, bring your hands to pinch the skin between your fingers. This technique is effective from 30 seconds, but it is less than relaxing massage with your fingertips.

The silicone bracelets, fad?

You know all the silicone bracelets, these little colored bracelets that young people wear in tens. With their bright colors and shapes, silicone bracelets have quickly conquered Europe. Is that behind the hype lies primarily an accessory that speaks to us ...

In 2004, the silicone bracelets have invaded France. That year, the winner of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong, started the fashion. He used his sixth victory on the event to distribute a yellow silicone bracelet, to promote its association to fight against cancer. The phenomenon is launched! Since 2005, silicone wristbands invade all Europe ...
Bracelets of all colors ...

One reason for the success of silicone wristbands, these are the colors. They are mostly tart, flashy or even fluorescent! There are silicone bracelets of every color imaginable. In addition, a single bracelet can mix several different colors. This applies to the inscription on the bracelet silicone. This can be sunk into, embossed or printed with another color. Suddenly, the silicone bracelet becomes a fashion accessory in itself. Its bright colors are especially popular in summer. But there are also shades for a more sober everyday.
... And all forms!

On the other hand, silicone bracelets come in many sizes, to vary the effects. It is mainly the standard bracelet, thick enough. It is very suitable for children, adolescents, and men. But they look "bloated" makes them unfeminine. As a result, manufacturers have quickly realized the importance to provide models for. These silicone bracelets seduce women more easily. Associated with specific colors, like pink, they conquered the girls. Today, there are also silicone bracelets shape memory. These fun accessories that look like colorful rubber bands, take over a predefined shape when removed. So you can have a bracelet-shaped Eiffel Tower, rabbit or even panties!
The silicone strap carries a message

The second reason for the success of these bracelets is that they communicate to us. Indeed, silicone bracelets carry a message. You should know that these bracelets are mostly promotional items. They serve to promote a company, association, political party or an event. By placing one or more silicone bracelets on his wrist, we can show their opinions, strokes or heart values. A function that quickly attracted young people, not to mention that many of these bracelets are distributed for free ... So, the risk tip: first fad, silicone bracelets could become cheesy! Because after all, with this commercial, it is still not far from the good old Bob ... To avoid the bad taste in 2011, it will thus concentrate on silicone bracelets unmarked!

Detox: user manual!

After the holidays, it is customary to fast to cleanse and purify his body, tired of all the recent excesses. Here are some ideas for a successful detox treatment in order to regain form and energy, which will be useful to begin this new year!

We say goodbye to salmon, foie gras and chocolate log and are welcomed with open arms green tea, some fruits and vegetables and lean protein. Foods to avoid or favor, advice to get in shape ... This is what awaits you.
Perfect cure after excesses!

Needless to feel guilty because you enjoyed the holidays: it must be fun, this is the key to the success of all plans! If you deprive yourself too much, it's the worst way to crack. By cons, then he must be a cure to detox remedy these excesses. And most importantly, eat everything but in moderation!
The program for the treatment Detox

The cure detox can be done in one day or several days. It depends on the amount of your excess. Start your day with a drink unsweetened tea, coffee or even skim milk. Eat a bowl of cottage cheese lean. You can mix. The lunch is intended as light. Raw vegetables (in small quantities so as not to irritate the bowel) or a salad without oil, with lemon juice or with a yogurt sauce, or vegetable soup without potatoes (substitute turnips or zucchini ). Then you have a lean protein: steamed fish, poultry (rabbit, turkey or chicken), baked or two eggs. Eat vegetables at will if they are boiled. Finally, a low-fat yogurt. In the afternoon, a lighter quark is allowed.
Avoid in the cure ...

During the treatment, you must banish all fats, sugar and sugar products, alcohol, starches, bread, cereals and fruit! But no question of removing fiber and protein you choose lean and unsweetened. also try not to overuse or prefer the coffee decaffeinated. By cons, as this treatment is very restrictive, do not follow it for weeks! 3 or 4 days. If the treatment lasts longer than a day you can eat food without sugar in the morning.
Perfect for digesting

This cure is to be renewed every time you binge on a period longer than one day. This will help you regain proper digestion and normal transit. For meals with excess fat tend to bulge and provide stomachaches.
Tricks to get fit

Sleep at least 8 hours a night and play sports! Mini-sessions of 20 minutes each day are enough to give you a boost and maintain the shape.

Falling asleep at night, nothing better-than read a book or magazine. It will soothe and promote sleep came gently.