Dry Brushing

Dry Brushing is a simplistic approach to healthier skin and an important process in helping you to maintain a healthy body. Stimulating your skin can set into motion natural detoxification and healing pathways within your body.

Individuals who sit at a computer all day or those of us with more inactive lifestyle will particularly take pleasure in the benefits of skin brushing - As you increase blood flow to your sore neck, shoulders and lower back you will experience an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and invigorated.

Many of our clients ask what they can do to improve Cellulite - Dry Brushing (coupled with a healthy diet program and exercise routine) can break down the toxic materials which accumulate in your body's fat cells and are unable to be eliminated causing unwanted Cellulite.

Other benefits of Dry Skin Brushing include: 

Lymph Drainage

Improvement in skin texture

Increased Metabolism/Skin Metabolism

Increased circulation & Tightening of the skin

Even distribution of fat deposits

Increased muscle tone

Elimination of clogged pores

Rejuvenated nervous system

If you would like to make an appointment for a body treatment that includes the dry brushing or to purchase a skin brush for home use please contact Blue Diamond Spa at (310) 577-2211.

Cellulite & Breakouts

Cellulite & Acne Breakouts have two things in common - 1. They are among our most popular treatment requests and 2. They are both negative effects caused by chronic blockages of Lymph.

All things in nature have a natural progression and when this motion is inhibited or jammed up concerns arise. When this occurs in your Lymph System you feel it quickly! Think of a river - A healthy river runs clean and clear but a brackish river chugs along, thick with soot and silt that can get snagged pocketing pollution along the way. Eventually the sluggish river can become a breeding ground for bacteria and disease and the same is true for the lymph in your body.

Because lymph cleanses nearly every cell in your body symptoms of chronic lymph blockage can include various skin breakouts, acne and cellulite in addition to other health problems like allergies and infections, loss of appetite and gastrointestinal issues, muscle cramping, breast tenderness, mood irregularities, fatigue and more. In general you may feel tired and toxic with heaviness in your abdomen.

Stagnant lymph can also interfere with the system's ability to cleanse pore potentially hazardous concerns like cancerous cells from organ tissue, bacteria or other diseases - These infections move through the lymph fluid where they are targeted and destroyed in the lymph nodes when the system is adequate to the task.

Rejuvenating your Lymph System  through Lymphatic Massage, regular detoxes, and other health precautions like physical exercise, deep breathing, adequate water intake, healthy diet, etc. can actually reduce your susceptibility to skin breakouts, acne and even cellulite!

If have concerns about Cellulite or Breakouts and would like to get more information about Lymphatic Massage please call the spa today to schedule an appointment with one of our trained professionals.

The Truth About Sugar

The truth simply put is that Sugar causes you to look older! 

Most people don't know this but one of the easiest ways to look healthier and younger instantly is to cut back on your sugar intake. Sugar (and High-Glycemic Carbohydrates) causes your skin to look dull and it can also lead to Wrinkles and other health problems like Obesity & Diabetes, Migraines, Gum Disease, Eczema and even Acne. 

Although Acne has various contributing factors such as overactive oil glands and hormone levels it can also occur from inflammation in your skin resulting from a rapid rise in blood sugar. Large quantities of sugar can compromise your immune function and result in a rapid increase in insulin production which also increases oil production and inflammation throughout the whole body.

Glycation is a natural process that occurs in the body when sugar enters the bloodstream and attaches itself to proteins to form new molecules. These sugar coated protein molecules are called AGEs for short (Advanced Glycation End-products) and they increase with the amount of sugar you eat, which is damaging to the Collagen and Elastin fibers needed to keep your skin firm, wrinkle free and youthful. As the Collagen in your skin weakens and becomes less resilient the AGE molecules are actually deactivating your body's natural antioxidants - Which means your skin is more prone to Sun Damage, Stress, Bacteria and other harmful free-radicals which in the worst-case-scenario can actually cause Cancer too as we have seen in so many cases with smokers.

Below are a few easy to follow tips to help you get started with healthier looking young skin 

Tip #1  Cut back on the sweet things in your diet - Increase your fruits and vegetables which will provide you with natural carbs your body can use. They are more gradually absorbed and result in much less sugar coating of your body's essential proteins needed for healthy skin. Sugar can be tough to kick so don't be surprised if you find this difficult at first but don't be discouraged - Remember that it's about making progress not achieving perfection, and cutting back your sugar intake is better than doing nothing at all.

Tip #2  Eat more protein - This will help curb your cravings and control your blood sugar and insulin. As your blood sugar stabilizes and the cravings start to go away you should notice your skin becoming firmer as well.

Tip #3  Drink plenty of water - This is an essential step in any detox. You all know the drill, so drink 8 glasses a day because that's what they say ☺

Tip #4  Watch out for Hidden Sugars - Fast food and pre-packaged foods like Coca-Cola, crackers, cans of soup, bags of chips, etc often contain a lot of sugar disguised with clever names like Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Juice Concentrate or Malt and they even lurk in Salad Dressings! These sweeteners can be hard to identify so be aware and read the labels whenever you're buying packaged foods. Fructose Corn Syrup is the worst of all - It's a sweetener made with altered cornstarch and it produces more AGE molecules than any other type of sugar.

The good news is it's never too late - Let beauty be your inspiration and put these simple tricks to use to protect your health from sugar and get gorgeous looking skin all the time. Blue Diamond Spa loves you so don't forget to love yourself too! XOXO

Detox with Infrared Sauna

Infrared Technology uses a special type of light to heat objects in the suana rather than heating the air floating around in it like other suanas do - It emits infrared radiant heat which is absorbed directly into the human body and can effectively raise the rate of energy expenditure in the body considerably. According the the Journal of the American Medical Association "A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams in a sauna...which is equivalent to running 2-3 miles," and while the weight of the water loss can be regained by drinking water the calories consumed will not be!

Conventionally Infrared Saunas have been used specifically for Weight Loss and Relaxation but they have far greater health benefits that many of us are unfamiliar with. They require 90% less energy than traditional saunas and heat up much faster and are more effective at deeply penetrating the skin. Through deep heat penetration the Infrared Sauna helps remove toxins and allows the body to detox from Alcohol, Nicotine, UV Radiation and Metals. Infrared Sauna is a great antidote to excessive UV Radiation and can help reverse damage from Sunburns.

 

It can also help Reduce Cellulite, Increase the extensibility of Collagen Tissue, Cure Chronic Fatigue, Promote Muscle Growth and Treat Acne by shrinking the Sebaceous Glands. Medical practitioners have reported that Infrared Sauna can be used to treat Arthritis, Bursitis, Sprains, Strains and Muscle Pain in addition to Hypertension, Edema, Diabetes and Pain Relief.

So if you're feeling sluggish after the long holiday weekend or just want to turn over a new leaf and take better care of your body Infrared Sauna treatments are a simple way to get started. Blue Diamond Spa cares about your health care goals - Call today and ask about using our Infrared Sauna (310) 577-2211.