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10-Minute Facelift Tessa Thomas

10-Minute Facelift By Tessa Thomas

10-Minute Facelift by Tessa Thomas

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Summary

As well as a variety of 10 minute self-massage and exercise routines which help tone and relax the facial muscles, this book includes tips on detoxification, hydration and vitamin and mineral supplements.

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10-Minute Facelift Summary

10-Minute Facelift: Lessen the Signs of Ageing the Natural Way by Tessa Thomas

Chapter 1: Face values 6; Face muscles are unique in being attached directly to the skin: how this has implications for exercise; How we exert less conscious control over the face muscles than any others in the body: the benefits of making this conscious; The face as the main reservoir of emotional tension and how to dissipate it; Why the face.

About Tessa Thomas

Tessa Thomas is a health and beauty journalist who regularly writes for newpapers and magazines. Germaine Rich is a masseur and aromatherapist. Jeannette Leikauf is a qualified naturopath and a trainer for Dr Hauschka facial gymnastics in Germany.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Face values 6; Face muscles are unique in being attached directly to the skin: how this has implications for exercise; How we exert less conscious control over the face muscles than any others in the body: the benefits of making this conscious; The face as the main reservoir of emotional tension and how to dissipate it; Why the face has the highest number of surface lymph vessels and nerve endings and how these can be used to drain physical impurities and emotional tension from the skin; The face as a window into the rest of the body: how it reflects general physical health; Chapter 2: Getting in touch 20; Exercising the face muscles increases circulation: benefits to the skin; An illustrated step-by-step basic daily exercise routine; Face massage and its similarity to reflexology: how it can smooth the complexion and relax other parts of the body; An illustrated step-by-step basic daily massage routine; Benefits of acupressure - acupressure facial routine; Chapter 3: Keep your face fit 46; A more advanced step-by-step facial exercise routine; The implications for the face of exercising other parts of the body; A more advanced step-by-step massage routine; Exercises for problem areas; Importance of posture; Chapter 4: Clean up your act 70; How blood circulates to the skin surface and how its passage to the body's smallest capillaries, in the face, can be impeded; The problems created by bad circulation and how it can be improved through diet and exercise; Detoxifying the lymph system by practising manual lymph drainage; DIY 7-day detox; Chapter 5: Feed your face 90; Internal nutrition: the importance of certain nutrients and where to find them; the relevance of raw foods; the role of antioxidants; the zinc link; External nutrition: making facial feeds from natural ingredients; 'Revivers': natural face packs to give you a quick-fix face lift; Common skin problems and guilty foods; Cosmeceuticals and supplements; Chapter 6: Is your skin thirsty? 102; Watering the skin from the outside: the benefits of soft water on skin; using normalising crystals; daily splashing for better tone and circulation; Watering the skin from the inside: how much water you need to drink; foods containing a lot of water; avoiding dehydrating foods and drinks; Dehydrating agents (sun, smoking, central heating) and how to avoid them; Chapter 7: Give yourself a treat 114; Using a therapist occasionally to give your self-treatment programme a boost and pick up techniques. Fingertip facelifts; ayurveda; Indian head massage; cranial osteopathy; manual lymphatic drainage; reflexology; Self-help relaxation; yoga; meditation; laughter and sleep; Index 126; Acknowledgements 128

Additional information

CIN0600611663VG
9780600611660
0600611663
10-Minute Facelift: Lessen the Signs of Ageing the Natural Way by Tessa Thomas
Tessa Thomas
Hamlyn Health & Well Being S.
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
20040815
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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