I came home earlier this month to find an amazing box at my door. It was from penguin books. At first I was a bit confused as I had not ordered any books. Brought it upstairs and to my surprise it was a care package from Joyous Health. 

It was not only her brand new book Joyous Detox but it was an entire package that included essentials to help me with my detox! Talk about a surprise package! The book includes 100 gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, detox-friendly recipes! Joy is previously known for her best seller Joyous Health.

About her new book:

It is actually a complete plan and cookbook. She wrote this book in order to share with the readier how easy and delicious it is to detox naturally by following a whole foods based diet that emphasizes detox-friedly foods. It gives your body a break from gluten, dairy, sugar, food additives and junk foods that can have a negative effect on your digestion, energy levels and even beauty.

*You may even notice that your hair is shinier and your skin glows more from just 10 days of following the meal plan that is outlines on page 88 in the book*

The care page that she sent me included:

  1. Joyous Detox Tea
  2. Smooth Like Butta Body Butter
  3. Lovely Lavender Deodorant Stick
  4. Limp Treatment Balm
  5. Dry Skin Brush

Joyous Detox Tea: Her detox tea is a handcrafted organic blend of carefully selected ingredients to support your digestive system, especially your liver. This will enhance detoxification.

Smooth Like Butta Body Butter: It is so clean your an eat the ingredients. And it smells amazing. By far my fav body butter to date.

Lovel Lavender Deodorant Stick: Her natural deodorant contains clinically proven sage extract to keep things stink free. It is formulated for sensitive skin  and contains no chemicals.

Lip Treatment Balm: Firstly this is so tasty! Its also certified organic.

Dry Skin Brush: Dry skin brushing is an essential to your health, beauty and detoxification as brushing your teeth. This totally natural body brush is the perfect coarseness and you will feel instantly invigorated and rejuvenated!

Thank you so much Joy for the care package! I truly appreciate the gesture! And good luck with your new book! I know it is going to be another best seller!

Available on amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Joyous-Detox-Complete-Cookbook-Vibrant/dp/0143194607/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483305780&sr=8-1&keywords=joyous+detox

Joy McCarthy on social:

https://www.facebook.com/joyoushealth.ca/

https://twitter.com/joyoushealth/

https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth/

 

Terax - Handcrafted Haircare Review - Train It Right

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Syracuse Professional Commercial and Product Photography

I recently had the opportunity to test out the Terax shampoo and conditioners. Not only did it leave my hair smelling great but it was deep conditioned. I have complicated mixed hair and I am constantly in the gym. I loved how easy it was for me to comb my hair after I used both the shampoo and conditioner together. The conditioner was creamy and honestly I didn't need to use a whole lot of it. I would highly recommend this product if you are looking for a new shampoo and conditioner. And especially recommend it if you have dry, tangly or complicated hair. If you are in and out of the gym and sweating a lot it also leaves your hair smelling fresh and clean. They also have leave in conditioner for those of you who need something more than just wash out. I used both and loved them both!

A little bit about Terax:

For nearly 50 years, men and women around the world have enjoyed soft,  shiny and healthy hair thanks to Terax Hair Care’s full line of rinse out and leave in conditioning treatments, including their cult favorite Terax Original Crema Conditioner. A family owned and operated company with an Italian heritage, Terax Hair Care focuses on building healthy hair from the inside out through high quality and innovative hair care formulations.

All of Terax Hair Care’s products are produced in small batch sizes, which allow for superior quality control and offers customers the freshest possible products free of sulfates, parabens and artificial colors.  It’s through this dedication to making sure that each and every product is the very best that Terax Hair Care has earned a loyal following over the years, including A-list celebrities like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Molly Simms, Tamera Mowery and more.

“We are very proud to consistently offer the same high quality, hand crafted hair care products that our customers have come to appreciate and expect throughout the years,” explains Marco Musumeci, President of Terax Hair Care who runs the company with his wife Jackie. “Over the years, our branding and packaging has changed but it’s very important to us that the popular, best-selling hair care formulations that customers have fallen in love with over the years remain the same.”

Products in Terax Hair Care’s award winning line include the popular Terax Original Crema Conditioner, a daily conditioner with a high pH that opens the hair cuticles and delivers special moisturizing and softening ingredients. This product features a unique blend of ingredients that revitalizes all hair types by reducing fizziness, improving elasticity and detangling hair, eliminating split ends while rejuvenating chemically and environmentally damaged hair. The next generation of the Original Crema Conditioner, Terax Original Crema + KeratinTM features SmartKeratinTM technology that leaves targeted deposits of keratin on only the most damaged area of the hair fiber, leaving hair soft, shiny and easy to style, and not weighed down. This technology also allows kertain protein to remain in the hair even after you rinse, unlike most other keratin proteins that just wash down the drain.

Terax Hair Care leave in conditioners have a low pH which work in tandem with Terax’s wash out conditioners to perfectly balance hair and lock the cuticle for color safe. Each leave in conditioner is specifically formulated to help with dry, damaged or frizzy hair and all are gentle enough for everyday use. Life Drops uses silk and wheat proteins to strengthen and protect hair, providing up to 80 percent less breakage than untreated hair. Hydrate is a vegan, pure botanical moisturizer featuring blends of plant extracts like Chamomile, Sage and Sunflower Seed, designed for hair that doesn't have any chemical damage but just needs a little more oomph. The newest addition to the leave in conditioner line is Shine, made with keratin protein to strengthen and protect hair and features a 24-hour slow time-release for long lasting shine.

Terax Hair Care is available on Ulta.com and fine spas, salons and retailers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Learn more about Terax Hair Care at www.TeraxHairCare.com and check out Terax Hair Care on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at TeraxHairCare.

For more information about Terax Hair Care or to coordinate an interview with Marco Musumeci, President of Terax Hair Care,

THE COOLEST WAY TO SMOOTHER SKIN

FACE FREEZING VIA CRYOCURE FACIAL™

www.skintologyny.com

 

 

 

The thought of “freezing yourself” in the name of beauty might leave you cold, but new treatments that use extremely frigid temperatures are the hottest beauty trend.

From reducing wrinkles and boosting radiance to firming the skin, exposing the body to plummeting temperatures can have multiple benefits. “Therapies that use cold temperature can stimulate circulation,” says Yevgenya Freylikhman the director of Skintology Med-Spa in Manhattan.

Cryotherapy has been used as early as the seventeenth century.

 

Freeze Your Youth

 

The Cryocure Facial ™ is non-invasive and works by means of Cryotherapy or "freeze therapy". When the skin is rapidly cooled it causes a constriction of the microcirculation vessels that is quickly followed by a vasodilatation due to increased release of transmitter substances. This series of vasoconstrictions followed by vasodilatations is known as paradoxical vasomotricity. It works to stimulate the microcirculation, promoting better oxygenation of dermal cells. Paradoxical vasomotricity enhances the penetration and distribution of unique products containing more than 50 vitamins, minerals and amino acids to energize the skin and protect against free radicals. Collagen production is greatly enhanced.

By focusing exclusively on the face with local CryoWand, the surface of the face is enhanced immediately as the pores will appear much smaller and all inflammation and “puffiness” in the face is eliminated.

 

The CryoCure Facial™ is a Cryogenic treatment, in which a controlled beam of vaporized liquid nitrogen is used to freeze the skin of the face, scalp, and neck area. The CryoCure Facial™ is truly one of a kind. The cold nitrogen produces an instantaneous tightness in the skin, filling in fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen is activated to produce more cells, causing skin to become more elastic over repeated use. During the CryoCure Facial™, skin vessels and capillaries undergo severe vasoconstriction (to keep the core temperature from dropping), followed by vasodilation after the procedure. Toxins and other stored deposits are flushed out of the layers of the skin and blood perfusion is improved after several treatments.

 

Additionally, skin’s pore size is reduced, keeping toxins, dirt and grime out. The CryoCure Facial™ flushes away built up toxins in the skin and sooths inflammation, eliminating dreaded puffiness.

 

This technique can:

 

Reduce pore size

Decrease wrinkles and lines

Stimulate collagen production

Improve blood flow

Sooths eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis

Brightens dark spots

 

 

CryoCure Facial™  entails:

 

-Cleansing of skin and pores

-Exfoliating dead skin cells

-Extractions

-Stimulate collagen production with Cryotherapy for the full face

-Application of a mask to moisturize and soothe the skin

 

As Yevgenya Freylikhman points out, “The effects can be seen immediately and last for up to four months. And as nitrogen occurs naturally in the body you aren’t putting a foreign substance in to your system.”

 

 

FAQS

Can I catch a cold because of this procedure?

 

No. The immediate cold impact of the cryosession will raise the internal body temperature for a short period of time. The stimulation of the immune system can help decrease the severity and frequency of future colds.

 

How will I feel after the treatment?

 

During each session the body releases endorphins, which are hormones that make you feel good and energetic. The mood-enhancing effects from each session can last for days.

 

Are we in the ice age of beauty?

 

About Skintology

Skintology Skin & Laser Center is an all inclusive destination for all your beauty needs. Whether it’s laser hair removal, Botox injections or a hydrating facial, our trusted staff is dedicated to making your experience comfortable and pleasant. We offer customized treatments that are specifically designed for your skin type. Patient satisfaction is our top priority and we design treatments to produce the best results possible.

 

Experienced Cosmetic Surgeons and Laser Technicians utilize the most advanced FDA approved laser technologies from renowned companies such as Cynosure, Candela, Lumenis, & Deka, to provide the most effective and safe treatments.

 

 

Peaches and Green - A Trusted  Specialty Health Store

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Have you ever gone to a health food store, drug store or supplement shop in hopes of finding supplements, foods and information that will help you reach your goals? Have you ever gotten there and felt overwhelmed with mass amounts of products, foods and bottles? We all have had that experience. I know I have in the past and my current clients get this feeling all the time. Its hard when you are new to the healthy lifestyle to know what you should or should not be taking. I have had little to no help from the staff at these places.

As a personal trainer I know I want my clients to take good clean, tested and high quality products. I often give them a list of options and they still end up emailing, face booking or texting me from the store because the person behind the counter is telling them something different that I did. And most often times the information is wrong. I want to send my clients to a well established business but also where the staff is knowable, helpful and not just trying to sell you the most expensive product so that they can make a better commission.

According to their site "At Peaches & Green, we want our customers to feel confident that every product they purchase has been thoroughly reviewed for its integrity and efficacy. As one of the leading boutique health food stores in Toronto, we carry a wide variety of nutritional supplements, botanical remedies, and homeopathics. We also have a carefully selected assortment of therapeutic skin & body care, as well as delicious whole foods chosen especially for those with food sensitivities and dietary restrictions.

We support suppliers and manufacturers in our industry who are leaders in product innovation and research. Like us, they share a commitment to protecting our environment, and promoting the health of the individuals in the communities we work and live in. Visit our Products page for a complete list of the brands available. Peaches & Green is a proud Health First Network Member store - learn more about Canada's leading independent health & wellness retailers here."

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I discovered Peaches and Green a few weeks ago when I was contacted to go in and experience the shop for myself. I said yes and made my way east where they are located on 1561 Bayview Avenue in Toronto. Peaches & Green is a specialty health food store in Toronto dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to wellness through natural health products and education. Located in the heart of Leaside, we have been the top destination for natural health and wellness products for over 25 years. I was greeted immediately by a smiling woman named Elizabeth and then George the owner. They were smiling and friendly from the start. Its always nice to have a warm welcome. They told me about the history of the store, the types of products that they carry and they really seemed to have a passion and desire to help give people good knowledge and help them get towards their goals. George was so intelligent about the products and the science behind them. I also discovered he knows a lot of Toronto health professionals that I know and respect. This is comforting and just really shows what 25 years of experience can provide.

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After speaking with both George and Elizabeth and getting to experience the store first hand I high recommend that you shop for your health food products at Peaches and Green.  I left with some new protein, himalayan sea salts and lots of yummy samples. If you go to do you health food shopping at Peaches and Green you won't feel lost and you will leave confident that you have got the products that you need to help you get to where you want to go!

Thank you Peaches and Green for serving our community so well. I wish you all the success in the world for the next 24 years!

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If you have any inquiries or want to check out the store yourself:

info@peachesandgreen.com

Tel : 416 488 6321

Fax : 416 488 7061

Store Hours:

M - F : 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Sat : 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 

The Tile - Never Lose Anything Again

This is such a great product. When you attach Tile to an item (like your keys), you're really tethering them both to your phone. So when your stuff gets lost, it has a buddy that knows what to do. You just turn on the app and it tells you how far away from the item you are and it tells you when you get closer to the item.

As an independent trainer I am always on the go. I travel to different locations, carry lots of bags and drive a big SUV. This product would be perfect for my busy, chaotic, cluttery lifestyle. Because of that, I am sold. I definitely want to order one. I can't wait because I am for ever losing my keys/cellphone etc. I am going to start with one and if I love it I will definitely Order more. If the tile app people are reading this heyyyyyy I would love to work with you! *wink*wink*

To Order your's Click the link below:

https://www.thetileapp.com/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=CPC&gclid=CNio2onTxsICFRCLaQodQpcAqw

 

fitwall

Have you heard of the fitwall? Better yet have you ever tried on? Thoughts? Looks fun to me!