There’s a Chinese proverb that says, “When the roots are deep, there’s no reason to fear the wind.” This is the essence of grounding—feeling so solid and rooted in yourself that you don’t have to resist anything. The opposite of this is when we feel unsupported and thus disoriented or spacey, like an uprooted plant […]
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As we continue to reopen and build back our esthetics schools, salons and spas, the focus has been on creating new protocols for proper sanitation and sterilization to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In order to standardize proper protocols to implement these important factors into proper management, CIDESCO Section USA, in conjunction with CIDESCO International, […]
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Montage Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton, SC) will host its inaugural Well Living Weekend, which will feature renowned speakers, healers, and practitioners, including: Deepak Chopra; Ryan Engelhart, founder of plant-based restaurants Café Gratitude and Gracias Madre; Dr. John Amaral; Sarah Frick, founder of The Works Method; and more. Taking place July 23-25, 2021, the resort’s three-day wellness retreat will bring guests an array of […]
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The good news is that more Americans have become more comfortable in their kitchens through the past year. Many have learned to cook and enjoy their own food. The not-so-good news? About 61 percent of Americans have gained weight, with many putting on as much as two pounds per month in quarantine. As we begin […]
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The Irie Baths & Spa at S Hotel Jamaica in Montego Bay has a new Folkloric Treatment Collection, that uses indigenous herbs and methods from the island nation. Created by spa manager Tamieka Frazer-Lewis, guests can take a dip through three, ancient Roman inspired therapeutic mineral baths, each with varying temperature: the Tepidarium, Caldarium, and […]
Continue ReadingAs of January 2019, it is estimated that there are 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. This represents 5.0% of the population. And, in 2019 alone, 1.7 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in the United States. It’s a sad truth that the likelihood of an esthetician encountering a client that either has a […]
Continue ReadingI spoke with Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, cofounder of Ancient Nutrition and founder of DrAxe.com, to better understand the health benefits of mushrooms. Dr. Axe is the author of the best-selling books Keto Diet and The Collagen Diet and his upcoming book Ancient Remedies, and host of the podcast, The Dr. Axe Show. […]
Continue ReadingWebinars can be effective at so many things, from providing education to introducing new products and services. However, one of the key benefits of webinars that is often over-looked? Customer service. This year, webinars have become a key venue to providing service to our estheticians and clients, from giving them new e-commerce options to […]
Continue ReadingTraditionally, people have purchased homes based on three priorities: “location, location, location.” But in today’s world, this just isn’t enough information, or potentially the correct information, on which to base this important decision. Our homes have a major impact on our wellness, and wellness must drive our lifestyle choices when deciding how to live. While […]
Continue ReadingWhile air pollution decreased for a time while we all stayed home, going forward, as we start planning to once again go outside and traveling again, it is an important consideration for skin care. There is now increased evidence that other external factors, such as pollution, can also increase signs of aging in the skin. […]
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