IS YOUR BODY “BIKINI READY?”

Summer is upon us and that means bathing suits and lots of fun in the sun! Are you ready? Or are you feeling like you’ve gained a few pounds since last year? Instead of dieting, which can have disastrous effects on your metabolism and may only generate temporary weight loss, it may be time to re-vamp your lifestyle.

You may think that you don’t have time to exercise or eat right, but cooking healthy doesn’t have to take a lot of time, and exercise should be an integral part of your day—something that is built into your plans. For those who exercise regularly, they actually miss it if they can’t do it for a few days! While there is a running debate on how much exercise someone needs, a good start would be 30 minutes 3- 4 times a week. Interval training is a good way to shed pounds and get in shape quickly. This involves “surprising” the body by changing exercises every few minutes from weights to cardio or by alternating levels of exertion.

As far as eating healthy, it’s vital that we feed the body plenty of nutrients, which means going back to consuming real food that’s unprocessed and free of chemicals. Chemicals weigh the body down and actually make you heavier! One of the worst offenders is diet soda! Think about it. Do you ever see a thin person drinking a diet coke? Studies have shown that diet soda makes people hungry so that they eat more. The artificial sweetener actually breaks down to either a formaldehyde type substance or PCB’s when it is ingested. The body surrounds the sweetener with fat and water to try to stop it from poisoning the rest of the body. So the person becomes heavier and can become more bloated too!

SPECIAL OFFER: If you need more direction in creating a healthier lifestyle, call us to schedule you a free 30-minute consultation today with Dr. Gena at 858-457-0191. ($120 value)

Beauty Kliniek Hosts “Pamper Me Pretty Party” for Parent Connection Board of Directors

Because our mission is to help build a stronger and healthier community by helping people achieve optimal health and well-being, we like to recognize other like-minded organizations in San Diego. Last week, we hosted the volunteer board of directors of the Parent Connection for all that they do to help empower parents and strengthen our community through family initiatives.

A non-profit parenting support group sponsored by Scripps Health, the Parent Connection brings San Diego families together to provide support, share experiences and information, enjoy social activities and build lasting relationships.

Since 1980 the Parent Connection, formerly known as Las Madres, has guided both first-time and seasoned parents through the maze of parenthood. More than 3,000 San Diego families belong to this organization, which includes parents in their 20s, 30s and 40s, married couples, singles, working parents and stay-at-home parents. Families with newborns, young children and children in their teens all find support through the Parent Connection.

The volunteer board of directors donates their time and effort to help provide the best possible programs to meet parents’ needs. Their programs are run by medical experts and marriage and family professionals who help guide members through the challenges of parenting whether it is getting your baby to sleep through the night, adjusting to parenthood, potty training or talking to your child about puberty.

Parent Connection hosts annual special events to help members socialize with other members. And their membership benefits include group discounts to California theme parks and attractions, which more than cover the cost of annual membership.

For more information on Parent Connection membership, please call (858) 626-6944.

Combating Adrenal Fatigue & Stress

When a person endures intense or prolonged stress, the body reacts negatively by overworking the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys. These glands, also known as “stress glands” house several hormones that regulate different functions in the body – from handling stress, producing energy, digesting food, sleeping, maintaining normal moods and weight, menstrual cycles, fertility, sex drive and even handling pain. These glands also evoke the “fight or fight” response, which is the body’s reaction to any perceived threat, danger, change or stressful experience a person has to “survive” or overcome. When the brain perceives a threat, it activates an internal alarm system that trips this “fight or flight’ response. This response is a series of hormonal reactions in the body which tense up the muscles and draws blood away from the skin (causing you to feel chilly and goose bumps) and other organ systems your body isn’t using at the time (like reproductive or digestive organs) and redirects as much blood as possible to your muscles to help you fight harder or run faster. A “stressor” is the stimulus that elicits this “fight or flight” response. Examples of stressors include poor dietary choices, overwork, getting a bad grade on an exam, being unable to pay rent, being late for work, being unable to find your keys, a fight with your spouse, your child being sick, losing your job, losing a loved one and trying to avoid a car accident on the freeway.

 

Chronic stress or “distress” is when a person experiences so much stress over time without relief or without learning how to properly manage stress. With each stressor that comes your way, you may not even realize this “fight or flight” response is happening because your alarm system is going off so much that it stays on! Now the body always thinks it is in “fight or flight” mode. This is dangerous because over time the adrenal glands produce excess cortisol, the stress hormone. Excess levels of cortisol negatively affects the immune system, blood sugar levels, blood pressure and other functions in the body and ultimately wrecks havoc on your health. Eventually chronic stress and excess levels of cortisol in the body can render the adrenal glands unable to keep up with the pace and demands of the “fight or flight” response, which is also known as “adrenal fatigue.”

 

The main symptoms of adrenal fatigue are: fatigue (that is not relieved by sleep), mild depression and a general feeling of low energy. People suffering from adrenal fatigue often need to drink coffee, sodas, energy drinks and other stimulants to start their day and maybe even throughout the day.

 

Symptoms of stress are physical, mental, emotional and behavioral. These symptoms include depression, irritability, anger, aggression, weight gain (especially in the abdomen), difficulty concentrating, feelings of being overwhelmed, headaches, indigestion, constipation or diarrhea, chronic minor ailments, odd aches and pains, palpitations and lethargy. You may also find yourself craving foods or sweets, being less social, unable to make decisions, procrastinating at work or avoiding responsibilities, wanting to cry, losing patience with loved ones and developing addictive behaviors or a pessimistic or negative outlook on life.

Solutions to Combat Stress and Avoid Adrenal Fatigue:

 

It is important to recharge, and do something or be with someone who inspires or rejuvenates you on a daily basis. Re-evaluate your life, make some changes to your daily schedule and try to better manage the stress in your life.

 

Make dietary changes:

 • eat leafy greens daily or make green smoothies

• add more vegetables and fruits to your diet
• eliminate refined and processed foods, especially
• avoid fast foods
• drink more water
• eliminate caffeine and nicotine (stimulants that overwork the adrenal glands)

 

Balance your life:

• walk at the ocean
• meditate
• schedule time for a massage
• take a yoga or tai chi class
• spend time with someone you love or admire
• exercise daily
• treat yourself at the spa

Aromatherapy for adrenal fatigue:

  A blend of essential oils of spruce, pine and rosemary in a carrier oil of grapeseed oil can be massaged over the lower back for energy.

 

 A blend of nutmeg, lavender, sweet orange and valerian in a base of jojoba oil can help you get a good night’s sleep.

 

 Essential oils of lemon, basil and clary sage can be diffused at your workstation or in your home to help you concentrate better.

 

Founder & Clinical Aromatherapist Linda-Anne Kahn is happy to create a custom blend to strengthen your adrenal glands. Book an 80-minute aromatherapy session with Linda-Anne and receive a consultation, oil blend, lymph massage, reflexology and guided imagery. (Receive a $20 discount with a copy of this newsletter.)

 

Other Stress Reduction Professionals Beauty Kliniek – Medical Wellness Kliniek:

 

o Naturopathic Practitioner Dr. Gena McClure, Ph.D. can assess how stress is affecting your body by using a state-of-the-art biomeridian diagnostic tool and will develop a program to get you back to peak health. Call for a complimentary health evaluation and consultation today. ($120 value)

 

o Stress Management Specialist Kimberly Wolfe can also help you with an individualized program to relieve the stress in your life and get you back to living a more fulfilling life. Kimberly's diverse training and practice modalities include Clinical Hypnotherapy, Mind-Body communication, Neurolinguistic programming, EMDR, Brainspotting and Interactive Guided Imagery. She has worked extensively with people suffering from physical, emotional and psychological blocks giving them the insight and tools for leading balanced, healthy and happy lives. Call today to make a complimentary introductory consultation with Kimberly. ($120 value)

 

o Acupuncturist Steve Sterling, L.Ac. will remove the blockages in your body caused by prolonged emotional and mental stress and improve blood flow to your adrenal glands and other body systems. Proper blood flow provides nourishment of oxygen and vital nutrients to all your glands, organs and muscles to synergistically ensure proper functioning and optimal health. Call today to book a complimentary health evaluation and consultation. ($120 value)

 

 

 

Stroke, TIA and Warning Signs

This information is provided by the American Heart Association:

Stroke occurs when a blood vessel bringing blood and oxygen to the brain gets blocked or ruptures. When this happens, brain cells don’t get the blood that they need. Deprived of oxygen, nerve cells stop working and die within minutes. Then, the part of the body they control can’t function either. The effects of stroke may be permanent depending on how many cells are lost, where they are in the brain, and other factors.

Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in America.

What is a TIA?

TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a “minor stroke” that occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery for a short time. The symptoms of a TIA are the same as those of a stroke, but they usually last only a few minutes. About 15 percent of major strokes are preceded by TIAs, so don’t ignore a TIA. Call 9-1-1 or seek emergency medical attention immediately!

Isn’t Stroke Hopeless?

No. Stroke is largely preventable. You can reduce your stroke risk by living a healthy lifestyle – controlling high blood pressure; not smoking; eating a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet; being physically active; maintaining a healthy body weight; managing diabetes; drinking moderately or not at all.

Also, much is being done to fight the effects of stroke. For example, the FDA approved use of the clot-dissolving drug tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to treat stroke. This is an advance because tPA can stop a stroke in progress and reduce disability. But to be eligible for tPA, you must seek emergency treatment right away, because it must be given within 4.5 hours after symptoms start, and have a clot-caused stroke.

What are warning signs of stroke?

You and your family should recognize the warning signs of stroke. You may have some or all of these signs. Note the time when symptoms start and call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical number in your area. Stroke is a medical emergency!

Don’t ignore these warning signs, even if they go away. Timing is important. There are treatments that can be considered within 4.5 hours of the onset of symptoms.

Stroke Warning Signs:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Before you need to take emergency action, find out where the emergency entrance is to your nearest hospital. Also, keep a list of emergency phone numbers next to your phone and with you at all times, just in case. Take these steps NOW!

Mother-Daughter Day Features Class on Self-Esteem

In honor of National Stroke Month, Beauty Kliniek is proud to host our first-ever "Mother-Daughter Day" on May 11th to benefit the American Heart Association and kick off Mother's Day weekend. At this event, Beauty Kliniek pampers and empowers our attendees with mini health and beauty services, 15% off retail and regular spa services as well as a schedule of "Educate & Empower" classes.

At 4 p.m., our new Stress Management Specialist Kimberly Wolfe presents an inspirational and informational discussion on how to develop and maintain a healthy relationship with yourself in her lecture, “How to Obtain a Healthy Relationship with Yourself – The Authentic Self.”

A clinical hypnotherapist, psycho-spiritual counselor, and teacher in mind-body-spirit healing & integration, Kimberly says that of all the judgments we pass in life, none is as important as the one we pass on ourselves. The level of our self esteem which shows up in the relationship we have with ourselves has profound consequences for every aspect of our existence.

Authentic self-awareness, self-love and self- acceptance is the only foundation for happiness and the love of others. We have no need more powerful than the need for self-esteem - the inner certainty that we are competent to meet the challenges of life combined with the core sense of deserving happiness.

Please join us an insightful and in-depth look at cultivating an authentic relationship with who we are.

Mother-Daughter Day features Skin Care 101 Class for Moms and Teens

In honor of National Stroke Month, Beauty Kliniek is proud to host our first-ever "Mother-Daughter Day" on May 11th to benefit the American Heart Association and kick off Mother's Day weekend. At this event, Beauty Kliniek pampers and empowers our attendees with mini health and beauty services, 15% off retail and regular spa services as well as a schedule of "Educate & Empower" classes.


This class will address the hormonal and toxicity influences on a woman’s skin – from your teens to your 50’s.  Toxicity is a “stressor” that ages the skin.  Our skin is our first line of defense against pollution in the air and the chemicals found in household cleaners, sunscreen and cosmetics, but the amount of toxicity we are exposed to is maximized by the foods we eat and beverages we drink.  Unfortunately this toxicity comes through our skin!  Faith will address how to combat toxicity and its aging effects on your skin and share her recipe for success to achieve that youthful glow no matter your age.  Each attendee will walk away with helpful skin care tips to immediately apply to your skin care regimen today!   

$30 RSVP fee to reserve your time slots with our BK Bombshell Squad for mini beauty services and to attend our classes.  Please call 858-457-0191 to RSVP while spaces are still available!
Our last event sold out!

$5 of your RSVP fee goes directly to the American Heart Association.
If you would just like to attend a class or all of the classes available, your RSVP is only $10!

Mother-Daughter Day features "Mom's Must Have Remedies"

In honor of National Stroke Month, Beauty Kliniek is proud to host our first-ever "Mother-Daughter Day" on May 11th to benefit the American Heart Association and kick off Mother's Day weekend. At this event, Beauty Kliniek pampers and empowers our attendees with mini health and beauty services, 15% off retail and regular spa services as well as a schedule of "Educate & Empower" classes.


Our 3 p.m. class features "Mom’s Must-Have Remedies: Safe, Natural Homeopathic Remedies to Help You Cope When You’re at the End of Your Rope!" by Homeopathic Educator Shelley McQuerter. Shelley shares her go-to list of “Mom’s Must Have Remedies” that will help you boost your energy and avoid the burnout and overwhelm, that is so common for busy moms. Her list includes remedies that will support your entire family during times of fear and anxiety, as well as cope with loss and disappointment.

Shelley McQuerter, owner and director of Learn Homeopathy Now, has inspired countless parents and healing professionals with her passion for Homeopathy. Shelley is a gifted educator. With the command of a woman who knows and loves her topic, she blends anecdotal storytelling, sharp witticism and intuitive know-how into thoroughly entertaining and instructive workshops. She strips away the mystique of the esoteric & scientific Homeopathic tenets, and creates a lasting impression that empowers you with the skills you need to use homeopathy effectively. Shelley’s vibrant, authentic presence embodies the power homeopathy promises.

Whether or not your mother or daughter are in town, you can come to this event with your sister or best gal pal. A $30 RSVP gets you access to the pampering beauty services, discounts and classes while there are time slots still available with our BK Bombshell Squad. If you would just like to attend the classes, your RSVP is only $10. $5 of your RSVP goes directly to the American Heart Association, whose mission is to empower others to live heart-healthier lives.

Please register TODAY because our events sell out! Call 858-457-0191 and our Spa Coordinators will customize your day's itinerary with us!

Mother-Daughter Day features Self Defense Class for Women

In honor of National Stroke Month, Beauty Kliniek is proud to host our first-ever “Mother-Daughter Day” on May 11th to benefit the American Heart Association and kick off Mother’s Day weekend. At this event, Beauty Kliniek pampers and empowers our attendees with mini health and beauty services, 15% off retail and regular spa services as well as a schedule of “Educate & Empower” classes.


Our 11 a.m. class features a 50-minute “Self-Defense Class for Women.” In this class, nationally certified Tae Kwon Do and CDT instructor Schuyler Melby will empower you to personal well-being by helping you learn how to be safe in any situation, protect yourself when necessary and make the decision to NOT be a victim! In this training session, you will learn how to develop and use situational awareness, basic primal moves and adrenaline training.

You will also gain an understanding of body mechanics such as the “fight or flight” response, amigdila, muscle memory and others. You will be taught how to handle low-level, mid-level and high level threats using a range of moves from the arm pinch, shin kick and brachial strike to insertion points, palm strikes, elbow strikes, straight kicks and more!

Whether or not your mother or daughter are in town, you can come to this event with your sister or best gal pal. A $30 RSVP gets you access to the pampering beauty services, discounts and classes while there are time slots still available with our BK Bombshell Squad. If you would just like to attend the classes, your RSVP is only $10. $5 of your RSVP goes directly to the American Heart Association, whose mission is to empower others to live heart-healthier lives.

Please register TODAY because our events sell out! Call 858-457-0191 and our Spa Coordinators will help you customize your day's itinerary with us.  Come prepared to be pampered and empowered to well-being!

Mother-Daughter Day features Keynote Speaker & Stroke Survivor Vicky Powell

In honor of National Stroke Month and Mother's Day weekend, Beauty Kliniek will be hosting our first Mother-Daughter Day to benefit the American Heart Association on Saturday, May 11th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. As part of our schedule of Educate & Empower classes that day, Stroke Survivor Vicky Powell will be talking about the "7 Small Steps to Big Changes" as part of her presentation on how to prevent heart disease and stroke and what to do if prevention doesn’t work.


Vicky is a native Californian, born and raised in a suburb of Los Angeles. She came south to UCSD in 1973. After graduation, Vicky worked at the UCSD medical school in educational administration, community health education and most recently, as the Special Projects Manager for University of California Television. Vicky has been an active volunteer in her children’s schools, sports activities and in community fundraising for various health-related causes. She is here today as a volunteer health educator for the American Heart Association.

Vicky’s involvement with the American Heart Association began when she survived a near-fatal stroke in 2007. This presentation details Vicky’s survival, as an unlikely stroke victim, some important lessons learned along the way and details the AHA’s “Life’s Simple Seven” for cardiovascular disease prevention.

Vicky's presentation is at 1 p.m. RSVP to the full day of events, including mini beauty services, special discounts on retail and regular spa services and classes is $30, of which $5 will go directly to the American Heart Association. However, if you would like to attend the classes only, your RSVP is only $10.

Please call 858-457-0191 for more details. Come prepared to be pampered and empowered to well-being!

Mother-Daughter Day to Benefit the American Heart Association May 11th

In honor of National Stroke Month and Mother's Day, Beauty Kliniek proudly presents "Mother-Daughter Day to Benefit the American Heart Association" featuring Keynote Speaker & Stroke Survivor Vicky Powell. From 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., your RSVP gets you access to a full day of health & beauty activities includes 15% off all retail, 15% off all regular spa services as well as access to free mini beauty services such as mini facials, hand silk peel treatments, eye treatments and eyes & lips makeup application as well as our Educate & Empower class schedule that includes:

 

• 10 AM Yoga Class by Spirit Yoga Studio
• 11 AM Self-Defense Class for Women by Schulyer Melby, Certified Instructor
• 12 PM “Skin Care 101 for Moms & Teens Class” by Faith Hanisco, Skincare Specialist
• 1 PM “7 Small Steps to Big Changes” by Vicky Powell, Stroke Survivor
• 2 PM "Emotions & Illness" by Dr. Gena McClure, Ph.D, Naturopathic Practitioner
• 3 PM “Mom's Must Have Remedies” by Shelley McQuerter, Homeopathic Educator
• 4 PM “How to Obtain a Healthy Relationship with Yourself” by Kimberly Wolfe, Stress Management Specialist

Also featuring a free min-health assessment and medical spa consultations as well as special event pricing on add-on services:

• $25 wash & blowdry service
• $25 mini eye lash extensions
• $45 full eye lash extensions
• $40 Mommy & Me manicure packages
• $75 Mother-Daughter or Individual Photo Session with Terri Rippee

 $30 RSVP gets you access to all the above based on availability

 $10 RSVP gets you access to all the classes only

 

 $5 of your RSVP goes directly to the American Heart Association to empower their mission of helping others live heart-healthier lives.

 

 Come prepared to be Pampered & Empowered to Well-being!

 Call 858-457-0191 to reserve your services & classes today!

Mama Said, "Take Out the Trash"

Do you have a “junk drawer” at home collecting useless items?

 

Your body also collects junk. This “junk” comes from the air you breathe, the water you drink and the foods you eat. It includes pesticides, heavy metals, chemicals, caffeine, pollution and preservatives.

 

It is the job of the kidneys, lungs, intestines, lymphatic system, colon and skin to filter this “junk,” or toxins, from the body. However, massive toxic exposure from today’s unhealthy diets, poor quality water, household cleaners and cosmetics makes it difficult for these systems to keep the body clean. The resulting toxic overload contributes to sluggishness, allergies, weight gain, fatigue, food cravings and mental fog.

 

To obtain optimal health, it is important to reduce this environmental “attack” on our bodies. We change our car’s air filter, oil filter and fuel filter to help it run optimally, but how can we help our bodies run optimally? Here are ways to help you “take out the trash:”

 

Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy

The lymphatic system, known as the “sewage system” of the body, removes bacteria, toxins and certain proteins from muscle tissues through a series of vessels and nodes located throughout the body to improve the metabolic environment for the body’s cells.

However, when proper lymph drainage does not occur, cells cannot receive nourishment, causing more toxic exposure and disease. To ensure proper lymph drainage, it is crucial to regularly do deep breathing, exercise and get lymph massage.

 

Manual lymph drainage (MLD) massage is one of the oldest treatments effective in removing toxins and cleansing tissues. The effects of MLD have been researched and studied by scientists and doctors for years. MLD calms the nervous system, helps to support the immune system, reduces swelling, helps to heal burns and decongests the tissues.

 

Colon Hydrotherapy

 

Constipation occurs when the transit time of toxic waste is slow. The longer the transit time the longer toxic waste sits in the bowels, which allows them to putrify, ferment and possibly be reabsorbed into the body. A toxic bowel can lead to disease. Colon hydrotherapy is a safe and effective method to detoxify the body by helping it eliminate waste in a safe, gentle and efficient manner.

 

Detoxification Program

Proven throughout history for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation, a regular cleansing program promotes healing; helps normalize weight, blood pressure and cholesterol; rebuilds the immune system and gives our bodies a physiological rest.

 

Infrared Sauna and Ionic Footbaths are also effective adjuncts to any detoxification program. The infrared sauna is more beneficial than conventional saunas as its dry heat produces more sweat as well as helps reduce pain and increase circulation.

 

Benefits of Cleansing

 

• Increased Energy
• Sharper Focus & Concentration
• Improved Memory
• Stabilized Mood Swings
• Better Digestion
• Stronger Immunity
• Reduced Congestion
• Better Appearance

 

Recipe for Optimal Health

 

To achieve optimal health, eat foods that are whole, pure and “alive” by adding more greens and raw, organic foods to your diet. Eating foods rich in enzymes will optimize digestion and elimination. Eliminate refined processed foods from your diet as they are “dead” and slow down elimination. Incorporate a regular cleansing program for renewed vitality and improved health. Lastly, laugh daily and surround yourself with positive people.

Top 10 Reasons to Eat Sprouts

1. They are biogenic, meaning they are alive and capable of transferring their life energy to your body.

2. They contain essential vitamins, proteins and minerals in their purest natural forms.

3. They provide the highest quality proteins, which are easy for the body to use, are low in fat and contain no saturated fat or cholesterol.

4. They provide a good source of fiber, which stimulates the body's internal self-cleansing abilities.

5. They slow the aging process as they are an excellent source of anti-oxidants.

6. They contain enzymes which aid in digestion and convert starches into sugars, protein into amino acids, and fats into fatty acids. Enzymes are destroyed in cooked food. When live enzymes are available, the body doesn't store unnecessary vitamin and mineral supplements.

7. They can provide you with a fresh garden in your kitchen when none other is available. Seeds can be stored economically for long periods of time with the potential of many times their weight in fresh produce.

8. They are simple, easy and fast to grow. You can have fresh sprouts in 2 to 4 days instead of 30 to 90 days needed to grow most vegetables.

9. They can be eaten alone, or in salads, sandwiches, soups, stir fry, pancakes, bread or just about anything.

10. They are the missing link to daily nutrition and home food storage programs.

15 Guidelines for a Healthy Body Today!

Do you suffer from two or more of the following symptoms?

• Wake up tired

• Feeling tired all the time

• Inability to think clearly

• Loss of sexual vigor or interest

• Feel lethargic

• Feel bloated and swollen

• Feeling stressed

• Recent weight gain



Now answer these questions:

• Do you have enthusiasm for life?

• Would you like to feel more positive, happy and confident?

• Would you like to feel vibrant and have more energy?

• Would you like to have a strong immune system?

We all have the power to improve our health and have a better quality of life. In fact, we make choices every day that contribute to the way we feel. The foods we eat are crucial to our overall well-being so our health depends on the kinds of food choices we make. Food can either be your medicine to help build your body up or it can be your poison and contribute to tearing your body down. Unfortunately, so much of the food we eat is nutritionally deficient. And as they say, we are what we eat, assimilate and eliminate.

Also, our thoughts are powerful enough to affect the way our day will go. It is important to think positive thoughts and direct our attention to what we would like to manifest into our lives, rather than focus on what is wrong or what we do not have in our lives. Being consumed with negative thoughts or having chronically high stress levels also affects our body, our health and our overall well-being.

15 Guidelines to Help You Maintain and Improve Your Health Today:

1.  Eat Vegetables, Fruits, Legumes, and Whole Grains

Vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains are the best foods to nourish your brain, build immunity and improve your health. Vegetables are also abundant in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber that strengthen the immune system thereby contributing to your health and vitality.

2.  Eat Good Quality Lean Protein

Protein should contribute to about 25% of your diet. Quality choices are lean poultry, fish, eggs, yogurt, beans, tofu and grains.

3. Consume Healthy Fats

Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA’s), found in cold-water fish, salmon, trout, mackerel and flaxseed have been shown to support breast and colon health as well as healthy blood cholesterol levels. Flax seeds are also an excellent source of fiber to support your colon and maintain regularity.

4.  Avoid Bad Fats

Animal fats, hydrogenated fats, and processed oils do not do the body good!

5.  Eliminate Refined Carbohydrates

Sugar, processed foods and refined carbohydrates rob the body of nutrients, contributing to a sluggish system and a lack of energy.


6.  Juice Daily

Prepare organic vegetable juices on a daily basis. Juicing helps gives you an amazing source of energy and stamina and helps to prevent disease. Freshly squeezed juice provides "live" nutrients and enzymes, which boosts your energy and helps to digest food properly.

7.  Reduce or Eliminate Caffeine

Reduce the caffeine in your daily regimen. Caffeine is a stimulant that triggers the “fight-or-flight” response to stress and overwork the adrenal glands that govern the stress hormone cortisol. It is best to avoid coffee, tea, cola, chocolate and other foods and beverages containing caffeine as its consumption provides a false sense of energy.

8.  Drink Water

It is important to drink about 6-10 glasses of good drinking water daily. Water is necessary to hydrate the body to help metabolism, promote good digestion, keep the skin in good condition and energize the body.

9.  Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise is a fundamental part of any healthy lifestyle. It is important to exercise at least four times a week, for 30-45 minutes and work up a sweat. This will support the proper functioning of your heart and cardiovascular system, digestion and elimination, strengthening the bones and builds lean muscle mass which increases metabolism and keeps the body at a healthier weight. Regular exercise will also provide you renewed energy and endurance.

10.  Meditate

To reduce stress, meditate, do yoga or Tai Chi or deep relaxation exercises for 20 minutes a day to center the mind, lower your blood pressure and boost your immunity.

11.  Get Regular Massage

Massage is proven to reduce stress and tension by releasing endorphins which flood your body promoting relaxation.

12.  Breathe Right

Good health and vitality is increased with breath work. Most of us breathe with only 10% of our lungs. Breath work will help to enhance your sense of inner peace.

13.  Take Time Out for Yourself

Remember that you are the most important person and that you deserve to be taken care of. Take time out of every day to do something pleasurable for yourself. Read a book, walk by the ocean or garden.

14.  Find Humor in Life

A good laugh triggers the release of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that produce feelings of euphoria. It also suppresses the production of cortisol, a hormone released when you're under stress that indirectly raises blood pressure by causing your body to retain salt. So try to find humor in daily life.

15.  Visualize Prosperity

Truly believe and feel that you are going to have an incredible day. You will be surprised how you will manifest this thought!

Follow these simple guidelines and you will increase the quality of your life. Remember that Health and Vitality is a daily choice!

Aromatherapy for Health & Vitality

What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is a powerful therapy and healing art utilizing naturally extracted aromatic oils from plants such as flowers, bark, stems and leaves to improve physical and emotional health. These essential oils are 70% more powerful than the plants they were extracted from.

Using the body’s sense of smell to help benefit mind, mood and cognitive function, aromatherapy helps to both relieve stress and energize the body. The skillful use of essential oils can also help the body release stress patterns to create a more consistent a sense of calm.

Who Benefits?
Since the oils are custom blended to the needs of the client, anyone can benefit from this therapy. The treatment benefits anyone who is stressed or needs help balancing out their emotions while going through a difficult time in their life. Aromatherapy oils can be blended and used with manual lymph drainage massage to aid any detoxification program. People with autoimmune disorders can benefit from an aroma-massage.

If you have a sports injury, essential oils together with massage can assist in relaxing the muscles. People suffering from migraine headaches or cluster headaches can also greatly benefit from its use. Post surgically, an aromatherapy blend with manual lymph drainage can help heal bruises and scars and speed up the healing process. (This treatment is not a substitute for professional counseling or treatment).

Examples:

Insomnia: Sleep-promoting oils - including bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, lavender, melissa, mandarin, neroli (orange blossom), rose, sandalwood, and tangerine - can be inhaled, rubbed on the skin with massage oil or lotion, or used in bath water.

Headaches: When inhaled, a variety of oils - including lavender, melissa, peppermint, basil, chamomile, lemongrass and marjoram - can relieve headaches of different origins.

Stress: Some oils - including bergamot, chamomile, lavender, lemon melissa, marjoram, neroli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, and valerian – relieve stress (even slowing brain waves).

Relaxation: Using chamomile, clary sage, lavender, lemon, lemon eucalyptus, lemon verbena, marjoram, melissa (lemon balm), myrtle, and petitgrain may help relieve pain through relaxation.

Depression: Antidepressant qualities are found in some oils such as angelica, bergamot, cardamom, chamomile cinnamon, clary sage, clove, cypress, lavender, lemon verbena, lemon, melissa, orange, neroli, petitgrain, rose, and ylang-ylang.

Stimulation: Many oils - including angelica, basil, benzoin (from a southeast Asian tree), black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, cypress, ginger, jasmine, peppermint, rosemary, and sage - will stimulate and keep you alert.

Special Offer:
If you want to know how aromatherapy can help you with your symptoms, book a free 30-minute consultation with our Clinical Aromatherapist & Founder, Linda-Anne Kahn today by calling us at
858-457-0191. (value $120)

Calling All Wellness Warriors!

At Beauty Kliniek Aromatherapy Day Spa & Wellness Center, we are committed to empowering you with the tools to achieve optimal health and well-being. It is with this passion that we are excited to invite you to our Wellness Warrior Weekend on Sunday April 21st and Monday April 22nd. We have gathered a team of incredible health speakers in the fields of nutrition, digestion, detoxification, naturopathy and stress management to help you on your journey to optimal health.


At this event, we are honored to have Dr. Brian Clement, Ph.D., LNC of the Hippocrates Health Institute as our keynote speaker. A self-proclaimed “pioneer in the field of obesity” – turned world-renowned leader of progressive natural health treatments, Dr. Clement’s philosophy is founded on the belief that a vegan, living, enzyme-rich diet – complemented by exercise, positive thinking and non-invasive therapies – is integral to optimal health. As stated by Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, nearly 2,500 years ago: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

Dr. Clement’s progressive ideas on natural health have taken him around the globe conducting countless seminars and educational programs to help motivate people to embrace a healthier life. His best-selling book, “Living Foods for Optimum Health,” has been acclaimed by Marilyn Diamond, co-author of the book “Fit for Life,” as “an important and eminently readable book for the new era of self-care” and by Coretta Scott King as a “landmark guide to the essentials of healthy living.”

A nonprofit health institute based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Hippocrates Health Institute has been the preeminent leader in the field of complementary health care and education for over 60 years.

At this Earth Day event we will also have fitness instructors, healthy food demonstrations and tastings from raw food chefs, meditation classes and more! For more information on this event, please log onto www.beautykliniek.com or call us at 858-457-0191 x 2 to reserve your seats today.  This event is expected to sell out! 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Spring into a New Body with Our 21-Day Purification Program

Spring brings new growth, transformation and regeneration. Changes are happening all around us and life is undergoing a process of awakening and renewal.


You are in alignment with the energy of Spring if you have suddenly got the urge to clean out your closets, start a new project or begin a cleanse.

Spring is an opportunistic time to cleanse your body, recharge, rejuvenate and renew and jumpstart your body for a healthier life. If your energy is low, your digestion is sluggish, if you have been on medication or you have been eating the wrong kinds of foods, it is time to start a purification program.

In many cultures around the world it is tradition to undergo some type of purification or fasting process, particularly in Spring, to help make physical, emotional and spiritual shifts from the heaviness of the winter months.

Let us lead you on a 21-Day Purification Program that is designed to help you renew your vitality and restore your vibrance. We are committed to helping our clients live a life of optimal health and well-being from the inside out.

Call us at 858-457-0191 x 2 to reserve your seats for health lectures for our Wellness Warrior Weekend April 21 & April 22 from 3 - 9 PM!