Warm water with lemon in the am…so simple..so beneficial

Lemons…they’re not just an amazing antibacterial and refreshing smell…they’re SOOOO much more!

Lemons are rich in calcium, potassium, pectin fiber and of course Vitamin C as well as traces of iron and vitamin A. This bright yellow fruit has medicinal, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. What?Nutritional-Facts-lemons

Okay so why lemon and warm water you might ask??? For starters warm water with lemon in the morning on an empty stomach is a feel-good panacea. It is also VERY helpful for those coming off of Tea or Coffee as well as just amazing for everyone else.

  1. Reduces heavy periods (it that’s a concern for you, it’s 1 of the most natural solutions.)
  2. Helps our hormones! 🙂 Harmful estrogens from cleaners, cosmetics, pesticides, and plastics (BPA) can disrupt the delicate balance of our hormones – but not if we start each day off with a tall glass of lemon water!!!
  3. Alkalizing! Lemons once metabolized by the body create an alkaline environment. More alkalinity helps decrease inflammation, boost metabolism, and reduces cravings! YES!!
  4. Detoxifying. Lemons contain Citrate which acts as gentle diuretic to help flush out any toxins in the body as well as helps to purify and stimulate the liver.
  5. Improved digestion. Lemons contain Citrus Flavonoids, a digestive aid that helps to assimilate food, as well as act as a mild appetite suppressant.
  6. Boosts both Immune system as well a MOOD! Anxiety and depression sometimes result from potassium deficiency in the blood. Lemons have a high potassium content which helps with deficiencies as well as  the central nervous system function.
  7. Helps prevent the common cold & increase immune system. Potassium and Vitamin C also help to prevent the common cold, and Vitamin C protects the body against immune system deficiencies.

So what’s your WHY?! To create a habit it’s always good to know the why, that’s what helps your habits stick! That and when things are super easy to do…which drinking warm lemon water is of course!

What you’ll Need:

-1 cup of filtered, purified, or spring water.

Tea kettle or pan to boil water.

-Half of a lemon. (a lemon squeezer is nice as well)

-Mug or glass.

-Knife. (to cut the lemon)

-Straw (to drink water with…so you don’t damage your teeth) GLASS straw is ideal

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How To:

– In the morning, first thing (most beneficial first thing in the morning on an empty stomach)

– Heat filtered, purified, or spring water in tea kettle or sauce pan.

– Cut lemon in half.

– Squeeze half of the lemon into half cup of the warm water.

– Take a deep inhale and enjoy your warm lemon water.

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Lemon Squeezing into water

 

JENIUS TIP: AFTER you’re done with your lemon you can throw in your garbage disposal and run the water for a nice, clean, refreshing sink/kitchen. I even rub around the lemon in my sink before I throw it in the disposal to clean all the germs..lemon is a great antibacterial! 🙂

Another fun, useful thing you can do with the lemon after is

Celluma LED Panel by BioPhotas

The life changing Celluma LED Panel….Is technically a 3 in 1 but really it has so many benefits/uses..it’s more like a 100 in 1 device!

Skin Science Lesson

The skin produces several key players that you should be aware of in order to understand how the skin ages. Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and glycoproteins are special biological polymers whose key role is to hold moisture in the skin. In addition, the skin produces collagen and elastin, proteins that are responsible for forming the framework of the skin (collagen) and maintaining skin resilience and elasticity (elastin). Increasing the production of collagen and elastin is important in anti-aging treatments, because as we age the amount of collagen and elastin synthesis declines, causing wrinkles and thinning, sagging skin.

Fibroblasts are the most common cells that are responsible for producing collagen and elastin, although both of these proteins are also created by other cells in the body. Let’s focus first on collagen.

COLLAGEN

As we age the type of collagen in the skin changes and the amount decreases. There are more than 19 different types of collagen in the body, but the types we are most concerned with as estheticians are Type I and Type III. Type I is the most abundant collagen found in the body, occurring in tendons, bones, skin and other tissues – and is particularly present in scar tissue. Type III is common in fast growing tissue, particularly at the first stages of wound repair, much of this collagen being replaced later by the stronger and tougher Type I collagen. Babies have a large amount of collagen III in their bodies, giving them their soft, supple, elastic skin. As body growth slows down, the amount of type III collagen decreases, while the amount of type I collagen increases until about the age of 35. At this time, the amount of collagen I begins to decline as well. I also have clients that swear by BioSil, which I also personally take. But remember, there are lots of different options out there for you. You can have collagen in your coffee, in capsules, as powder, in oil, the list goes on! It’s all about looking into the different options and deciding which works best for you.

It is important to note that simply having a lot of collagen in your skin is not enough. Even having the right mix of collagen is not enough. It is crucial that the collagen be undamaged and properly deposited. Young, healthy fibroblasts deposits collagen that has a coherent and orderly structure. When collagen is damaged by external factors such as UV rays, free radicals, impaired glucose metabolism (glycation), smoking or other factors, its structure becomes distorted, leading to poor skin texture, wrinkles and other imperfections.

This is a very complicated subject, but to state it simply – when you turn 35 – 40, the quantity and quality of collagen fibers degrades, and it becomes very important to boost collagen synthesis as an anti-aging strategy.

Elastin is responsible for the ability of tissues to resume their original shape after being pinched or pulled. The red-headed step-sister of collagen, elastin tends to be a neglected topic in skincare due to the excessive focus in the skincare industry on increasing collagen production. Less is known about boosting the elastin content in the skin, yet stimulating its production it is just as important as collagen in your anti-aging strategy.

Activating the fibroblasts is the only way to boost collagen (and presumably elastin) production in the skin. Traditionally, we use topicals, peels and lasers to clear up damaged collagen and stimulate the production of more regular, new collagen. Light emiting diodes (LEDs) trigger photomodulation, a non-thermal, non-ablative cellular stimulation. The application of LED triggers a photobiochemical response, activating fibroblasts deep in the dermal and subcutaneous layer to promote healing and repair in these layers. LED photomodulation can also suppress collagenase, a collagen-degrading enzyme that can accelerate our skin’s aging process. In addition, LED can also stimulate the energy-producing mitochondria to enhance wound healing and decrease the inflammatory response.

Celluma has the unique feature of combining these three wavelengths of light to create a powerful treatment for our skin therapy practice. The Blue setting also includes a small amount of Red and Infrared, useful in stimulating an anti-inflammatory response. The Red setting has the most equal amounts of Blue, Red and Infrared, which is extremely useful in anti-aging treatments, the management of Rosacea and any other inflammatory issues on the face. The Infrared setting has the smallest amount of Blue, and also some Red for stimulating the fibroblasts between 8 – 25 mm into the skin.

AMAZING Celluma LED by BioPhotas INFO

Based on NASA research, Celluma patented, pulse-wave technology controlled by proprietary software algorithms delivers blue, red and near-infrared light energy simultaneously to safely treat a wide variety of conditions easily and affordably. Each wavelength is absorbed by different molecules that act as a signaling mechanism for different cellular processes. The benefits of using three different wavelengths is that light absorbing molecules use the various wavelengths as a signaling mechanism for different cellular processes. For example the various wavelengths and the red (640nm,) blue (465nm,) and infrared (880nm) lights reduce inflammation, stimulate collagen production, and some kill bacteria, while others enhance localized circulation.

Its unique flexible design and extra large light panel facilitates effective energy absorption by tissue and molds closely to the body for more effective outcomes.

As a Class II Medical Device Celluma is FDA cleared to treat: Wrinkles, Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris, Diminished Local Blood Circulation, Muscle & Joint Stiffness, Muscle Tissue Tension, Muscle & Joint Pain, Muscle Spasm, and Arthritis.

There is no harmful thermal effect to tissue and no danger to the eye. This makes the Celluma a viable, safe, and affordable alternative to cold lasers which have similar indications for use.

 

Red Light Therapy benefits:

  • CP-Curved Lg DocStimulates collagen formation
  • Increases ATP {fuel for our cells}
  • Stimulates cell turnover
  • Minimizes mild scaring
  • Reduces hyper-pigmentation
  • Minimizes pore size
  • Reduces wound healing time
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Smoother and improved surface texture
  • Reduces pigmentation
  • Increases circulation and moisture retention.

Blue LED Light Therapy benefits:CP-Curved Blue Lg Doc

  • Minimizes {inflamed and non-inflamed} acne conditions
  • Emits a single oxygen molecule to retard the growth of bacteria
  • Proportions bacteria: 90% of the contributing factors to acne.

Near Infrared Therapy Benefits: CP-Curved IR LG Doc

  • Increases circulation: The increased circulation heals and repairs damaged skin tissue. This increase in circulation also causes the body to rid itself of wastes and toxins
  • Detoxification, near infrared light has been shown in studies to penetrate deep within tissue, potentially unlocking even hard to reach toxins.
  • Stimulates the production of collagen which lessens build up of scar tissue.
  • Reduces overall redness, skin damage, and dilated capillaries.
  • Improves healing of acne, lessen coarseness, and help sun-damaged skin.
  • Wrinkle reducer and diminishes skin effects from aging, smoking, and weather.
  • Increases lymphatic system activity. Research has shown that the lymph vessel diameter and the flow of the lymph system can be doubled with the use of light therapy.
  • Increases RNA and DNA synthesis. This helps damaged cells to be replaced more promptly. RNA, Ribonucleic Acid, a polymeric constituent of all living cells.
  • A series of Celluma Mini Facials can help reduce and control acne, diminish hyperpigmentation, and rejuvenate your skin by stimulating cellular activity. Series are done in twice weekly visits for optimum results.

Near Infrared LED penetrates deeper into the skin, to a depth of about 25 mm. Infrared is also beneficial in healing wounds, cuts, scars and infections along with stimulating the deeper tissues, resulting in a healing effect on muscles deep in the subcutaneous tissues.

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Research has shown that near infrared penetrates deepest to treat musculoskeletal pain, the red wavelength penetrates into the dermal layer to activate fibroblasts and increase circulation. Blue kills the bacteria associated with acne lesions. All 3 work together simultaneously to maximize results!

NEAR INFRARED ADDITIONAL BENEFITS/INFO

 

Available Services: (In Los Angeles Area..in your home)
Celluma LED Facial Therapy 30 Minute Treatment $125 (packages available)
LED light therapy is proven to trigger the body to convert light energy into cell energy without thermal heat. LED therapy is a non-invasive treatment that requires no down time. For best results, each 30 minute treatment area is scheduled twice a week for 4 weeks.

Red light therapy offers a reduction in fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and redness in the skin, while stimulating collagen production.

Blue light therapy is a very effective acne treatment, which often produces drastic results with absolutely no down time.

Near infrared therapy is used for cell health and skin rejuvenation , FDA approved for pain reduction, inflammation reduction, and more.

 

Schedule your appointment today:

email: [email protected]

call/text: 818.923.1313

 

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NEAR INFRARED INFO

THE NEAR INFRARED (NIR) ADVANTAGE

Nature’s Design

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light spectrumSunlight’s spectrum that reaches Earth

Chromophores are photoreceptors in our cells that are activated upon light absorption.

Near infrared light is contained within the spectrum of natural sunlight.

Tungsten heat lamps provide the full range of this NIR light.

The phototherapy (“light therapy”) effects of NIR light cannot be overstated. The interaction of chromospheres within our bodies with near infrared light is the key to understanding the power of NIR light.

 

 

 

Heat Penetration &  Detoxification

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Near infrared light penetrates human tissue up to 9 inches (23 cm).

Near infrared light has been shown in studies to penetrate deep within tissue, potentially unlocking even hard to reach toxins.

Wound & Tissue Repair

near infrared light heals blindness in miceMultiple studies show accelerated healing of wounds and other types of tissue injury using near infrared light. A great example is the use of near infrared light therapy to treat disorders and injury to the eyes. Rather than causing injury to the eye, near infrared light helps the eyes heal.

In a scientific study, mice were blinded by chemical injury (methanol) and the blindness was reversed with the application of near infrared light therapy. There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the powerful healing effects of near infrared light. NIR light promotes faster cell regeneration and human tissue growth.

Athletic & Physical Performance

near infrared light exerciseSauna bathing after exercise have been shown to increase athletic performance, reduce fatigue and improve muscle recovery. Muscle circulation is increased. Innovative gyms are actually installing infrared lamp systems integrated with exercise equipment for an enhanced experience. Growth hormone release also occurs with sauna use and can increase muscle strength.

Saunas also provide many of the same benefits as aerobic exercise. Both result in sweating which provides detoxification but of course the sauna detoxification is much more extensive and powerful. Sauna use also increases metabolism, heart rate, and improves circulation like exercise but does so in a stress free, relaxing environment.

Joint & Muscle Pain

Low level light therapy has been shown to reduce joint and muscle pain in animal studies. Penetrating near infrared light appears to address going and muscle problems from multiple angles. Celluma near infrared devices used for pain relief are common in physical therapy and pain management offices. Far infrared does not provide this effect.

Skin Rejuvenation

Care for your body’s largest organ! Your skin is a major organ for eliminating body wastes through sweating. Most people don’t sweat enough.

Near infrared saunas encourage sweating and unlock toxins stored beneath the skin bringing deeper toxins to the skin for elimination. NIR light easily penetrates the skin, boosts circulation and brings more blood and nutrients not only to the skin itself but to deeper tissues as well.

Near infrared light therapy has been shown to stimulate vital collagen and elastin production. Collagen helps plump the skin, while elastin firms the skin. The visible red and NIR light energizes and repairs damaged cells, stimulating collagen and elastin and returning the skin to a more youthful look.

Near infrared light is being used currently to treat specific skin problems such as acne scars, eczema, rosacea and more.

Treating psoriasis with light therapy is probably the oldest known therapy for this skin disease. Bathing in sunlight to relieve symptom of psoriasis is an age old remedy.

Near infrared light provides new hope for those that suffer from psoriasis. Near infrared light therapy has been shown to help heal psoriasis non-evasively without side effects.

Body Fat & Cellulite

cellulite on thighRegular sauna use can reduce overall body fat. Near infrared light has been shown to decrease cellulite. Near infrared light allow specific problem areas to be targeted as needed. (E.g. cellulite in thigh skin). A study involving a group of women riding stationary bicycles demonstrated a 444% increase in weight loss for the group exposed to near infrared light when compared to the exercise only group. Infrared light combined with other therapies has been shown to be effective in controlling cellulite.

 

information from Sauna Space

Collagen….for WAY MORE then just a beautiful face..the body’s building block

Are you looking for healthier skin, hair, nails, bones, and joints? I always am! Or I always was until I discovered the quickest read “Collagen: Myths and Misconceptions : The Secret to Beautiful Skin.”

Q: What is collagen? Why is it so important?

A: What is collagen? And why is it so important? Collagen is a protein. It’s the most important building block in the human body. It comprises over a third of your body’s proteins. It makes up 75% of your skin. In your joints, Collagen makes up 70% of cartilage and up to 90% of tendons and ligaments. Collagen increases blood flow to your scalp – helping to saturate your hair with vital growth nutrients creating thicker, stronger hair.

And when you ask a bone specialist what is collagen, you’ll get an answer that says collagen makes up 30% of your bones. Collagen gives bones pliability. Collagen serves as the binding sites for calcium. In fact, the National Institute’s of Health NAIMS Division issued a strong statement about the importance of collagen in bone health stating: “bone health depends on a combination of collagen and calcium to make bone strong and flexible, giving bone the ability to withstand stress.” Surprisingly, Collagen also plays a roll in vein and artery health and optimal brain function.

That’s why collagen is known as the Youth Protein. In fact, some scientists say that … “aging, in part, is nothing more than the rate of decline in collagen production.” The good news is that BioSil’s® ch-OSA® is clinically proven to increase collagen formation, helping restore it to youthful levels.

 

The Science of Collagen

Don’t Eat It – Generate It!

What Happens When You “Eat” Collagen?
You’ve probably seen the ads for collagen in the form of powders and pills. The story is that if you ingest collagen, usually from cows and pigs, you’ll increase your own collagen. But the scientific fact is…Collagen is a protein. When you ingest collagen, your body breaks it down it and simply uses it as food – just like it would if you ate chicken, fish, steak or any protein.You see, inside your body, all proteins, like collagen, get broken down into amino acids. You have no control over how your body uses those amino acids. Your body cannot distinguish between the amino acids that came from last night’s meal or from this morning’s dose of collagen powder you may have tried. The key to adding collagen is to activate the cells in your bones that generate collagen. And you can…So How Do I Get My Collagen Back?
The cells in your body that generate collagen are called fibroblasts. But starting at age 18, these fibroblasts start working slower and less efficiently. By the age of 30, the signs of aging can become visible.BioSil’s® ch-OSA® activates enzymes that “turn on” your body’s fibroblasts. The reality is, the collagen pills and powders have zero effect on these enzymes. That’s why BioSil is clinically proven to decrease wrinkles by 30%, increase skin elasticity by 89%, strengthen and thicken hair by 13% and dramatically harden nails. What’s more, BioSil is clinically proven safe.Just remember, when it comes to your collagen, Don’t Eat It – Generate It!

 

BioSil

BioSil is one of my most favorite products ever! Not only has my face seen a difference, so has my body, my joints especially.

To build collagen the trio of BioSil + Buffered Vitamin C + Lysine are where it’s at!! Collagen Generating Trio-NOW in the Jenius Shop!

Vitamin C and Lysine

Vitamin C is an essential component for the body’s production of collagen and a potent antioxidant that can help rejuvenate aged and sun-damaged skin. Collagen is also dependent on the essential amino acid lysine. Sufficient lysine will also prevent connective tissue and collagen break down as well as key components for collagen synthesis/formation and connective tissue repair

Suggested 2000 mg of buffered vitamin C, 1000 mg of L-lysine, & BioSil, split up AM and PM

foods with the most lysine are lean beef, roast beef, parmesan, romano, gruyere, gouda, swiss, hard goat, and monterey cheeses, turkey, chicken, lean pork chops, pork, spare ribs, soybeans, tuna, salmon, snapper, material, sea bass, halibut, cod, shrimp, lobster, mussels, clams, crab, oysters, octopus, pumpkin seeds, hard boiled egg (22%), for a more comprehensive list with exact amounts check out HealthAliciousNess.com.

As you can see you can get both of these in your diet with food..I personally am pretty sure I get enough lysine in my food because I try to eat a couple of soft boiled eggs everyday but vitamin C is one of those vitamins you can never have too much of so I take a vitamin C supplement. Vitamin C is best absorbed through buffered forms or calcium ascorbate not ascorbic acid, which is a synthetic vitamin C which is rougher and not as easily recognized by our bodies/absorbed…you can look on the back of the vitamin and see what “form” it is to see what yours is and purchase properly the next time you shop. 🙂 So…. calcium ascorbate good, ascorbic acid bad. There is also lysine supplements you can buy just to be sure as it is very important to have both to support collagen growth, especially if you don’t feel like you get enough naturally in your diet on a daily basis. There are so many different supplements out there, and you might not know which would be great for you or beneficial for your health. Fortunately, there is so much information out there, and it only takes a little bit of research to discover which supplement is the best one for you. If you search online, there is a good chance you may come across a site like Quicksilver Scientific and learn about their lypo-spheric vitamin c supplements. Don’t forget you can always speak to your local nutritionist if you are looking for advice on which supplement might be the right one for you.

 

 

The BioSil® Clinical Trials

Proven Results, Statistically Significant

Clinical Trial Protocol
Researchers used the gold standard of clinical trial protocols, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group. This is the same protocol that the US government requires the pharmaceutical companies to use. It ensures accuracy and repeatable results.Who Participated
For skin and nails, participants were all healthy women in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s who showed clear signs of sun-damaged skin on top of natural-aged skin. That meant skin wrinkles, sagging skin, and loss of skin elasticity caused by decreased collagen, a degraded collagen “mesh” and degraded elastin. These women were chosen because over time the changes caused by the sun would occur naturally. For hair, the participants were all women between the ages of 18 and 65 who all showed signs of weak, thinning, dull hair. The large cross section of ages eliminated the possibility of strictly age-related thinning.Results
All results in the BioSil clinical trials are considered statistically significant (p<.05). "Statistical significance" means that the results obtained have come from the compound tested (in this case BioSil's patented ch-OSA®). This reduces any possibility of "chance" to a great extent. BioSil is clinically proven to:

  • Reduce fine line and wrinkles by 30.0%*
  • Increase skin elasticity by 89.0%*
  • Strengthen hair by 13.1%§
  • Thicken hair by 12.8%§
  • Dramatically strengthen nails (see VAS Scores in “Clinical Trials”)*
* After 20 weeks versus the placebo group.
§ After 36 weeks versus the placebo group.

PLEASE NOTE: All BioSil results are clinically proven. Often times, you see products making the claim “clinically tested” or “clinically studied.” This says nothing about the results, which could have shown no improvement at all.

Still not convinced…check out these reviews!!

-A woman who regained hair growth after trying everything else! So awesome!

-Religious users who have seen a huge difference.

-Changed life! Recommend to anyone!

 

Ouch…My boobs HURT!

Breast Pain is one of the most common PMS symptoms. Most common of breast issues are breast swelling, enlargement, heavy, pain, warmth, and lumps. Have you noticed that some months you have breast pain and some months you don’t or the severity is different? That’s because every month you are eating, supplementing, or doing something differently, which is why it’s important to balance yourself so you can have symptom free months every month.

Treatment:

Iodine!! Iodine is the best treatment for breast pain. Breast tissue has a lot of estrogen receptors, iodine stabilizes and down-regulates estrogen receptors, so with sufficient iodine breast remain stable. Iodine supplementation has been shown to dramatically reduce breast changes and even reduce the risk of breast cancer. In a recent study showed that 74% of women shows reduced breast discomfort.

It is important to note that iodine all though part of thyroid support in excess can be bad for your thyroid so it is important not to take more then 1,100mcg daily from all sources. You can get from natural food sources or food sources plus supplement with Liquid Kelp. The liquid kelp that I have is 800mcg per dropper, so 1 drop is all you need.  Daily iodine doses of 3,000-6,000 mcg have been used safely in studies of people with fibrocystic breast condition but if you’ve never supplemented with iodine before

ALSO Iodine isn’t just for breast pain..it’s for your skin, brain, muscles, salivary glands, etc. and if your breast are experiencing pain, you are most likely deficient, and your health would improve by getting sufficient amount of iodine. Dr. Mercola wrote a detailed article with more iodine info.

Foods with Iodine:

Food Serving Size Iodine
Dried Seaweed 1 gram 16-2984mcg
Cod 3 ounces 99mcg
Iodized Salt (Fortified) 1 gram 77mcg
Baked Potato with peel 1 medium 60mcg
Milk 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) 56mcg
Shrimp 3 ounces 35mcg
Oysters 6 oysters 144mcg
Turkey breast, baked 3 ounces 34mcg
Navy beans, cooked 1/2 cup 32mcg
Tuna, canned in oil 3 ounces (1/2 can) 17mcg
Egg, boiled 1 large 12mcg

While seafood does give us iodine, a lot is contaminated by toxins. Iodized salt does provide most people with the required quantity of iodine some people cannot utilize it well enough.

 

Vitex Chastberry Extract is another great solution. It inhibits the pituitary hormone prolactin which improves ovulation and progesterone production. It relieves fluid retention and breast tenderness. Vitex has many PMS symptom relief benefits so if you have more then just breast pain, Vitex is a good solution for you. You should see a difference within 2 monthly period cycles. It’s best to take first thing in the morning day starting on day 6 of your period cycle.

 

I have both Liquid Kelp(Iodine) and Vitex in my Jenius Health Shop and Vitex is offered in my 28 day custom vitamin pack! Interested in having the ease of your vitamins available in daily packs that you start on day 1 of your period???? email me [email protected] and I’ll get you started! 🙂