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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Tips from Natural Healing Arts


Everyone is talking about what 
LED Light Therapy can do for you!


What is LED Light Therapy and how does it work?
It is the same process as photosynthesis in plants. Exact wavelengths of light emitted from LED’s stimulate and energize cellular activity, which in turn creates Collagen and Elastin for Anti-Aging benefits. For Acne, certain wavelengths of LED light help to kill the bacteria that causes Acne.

Is there any scientific proof of LED Light Therapy?
Unlike many devices on the market today, LED Light Therapy has been thoroughly tested, evaluated and validated by hundreds of Universities, Medical Labs and most importantly NASA. There have actually been over 2000 reports and documents written on this technology.

Is LED Light Therapy safe?
Yes it is safe and completely non-invasive. It has been used for years in numerous medical procedures, medical spas, the offices of estheticians and Dermatologists and consumers around the world.

Does LED Light Therapy cause any pain at all?
No it does not cause ANY pain at all. Quite the opposite actually, as it has a very soothing and calming effect.


How long will it take to see results?
Each person responds at different speeds to the LightStim System. Some much quicker than others, depending on their current physical conditions, age, skin condition, diet, alcohol consumption, smoking habits, etc. That said, most people see initial results in 4 to 8 weeks, but many see results in as short as 1 to 3 weeks. A few people will take as long as 9 to 11 weeks, but this is more unusual. Some actually see results overnight! The most important things to remember are: 1) this technology works, so it’s just a matter of “How long will it take?” and 2) it is very important to take a picture before you start using your light so that you can see the difference clearly in the weeks to come.


Can I use skin care products in conjunction with my LightStim?
Yes, in fact your results will happen faster and be more dramatic if used with a high quality anti-aging or moisturizing skin care product.


What about using acne products with my LightStim?
Yes, your results will definitely be faster if you use a high quality topical acne product. An acne product should not be used prior to using your LightStim, but can be applied afterward.


What types of results do people see with this form of skin care?
The first and most reported results happen in the area of fine lines, wrinkles, reduced pore size and skin becoming softer, smoother and less dry. Then after continued usage our customers report that looser skin begins to firm up. Age spots and hyper-pigmentation can also be improved but generally take a much longer time.




What do experts have to say?
"All aspects of wrinkling, skin coarseness, pore size, irregular pigmentation showed visible improvement with LED Light Therapy."
-Dermatology Times

"LED Light Therapy treatments...the results are the closet thing to a face lift that I’ve been able to achieve since becoming an esthetician."
-Day Spa Magazine

"The treatment is especially effective at improving the appearance of the face, neck and chest, by reducing signs of aging, wrinkles and age spots."
-Web M.D. Health

"A process called LED Light Therapy can smooth away wrinkles and erase age spots."
- ABC‘s Good Morning America



For more information about LED Light Therapy, contact the front desk at Castle Hill to make your appointment. 

Thursday, February 3, 2011

The Benefits of Kinesio Tape

It is best to think of the application of Kinesio Tape as prolonging the effects of soft tissue work done by massage therapists, physical therapists, or chiropractors. The effectiveness of the tape lasts between three and five days and the purpose of its’ application is to bring the muscular, structural, or neurological systems closer to normal function.

The Kinesio Tape Method was developed  in 1973 by Kenso Kase.The tape has the similar thickness and weight as the outer layer of the skin, made of rubber or polymer elastic strands wrapped in 100% cotton fibers with a latex free acrylic adhesive.It mimics the qualities of skin and lifts the pressure of the skin off the muscle and nerve thereby reducing muscle fatigue, pain, tension, and possibly increasing range of motion and strength.
 
Five major physiological effects of Kinesio Tape: 
  1. Assists in restoring normal muscle function 
  2. Assists in improving joint alignment.
  3. Helps remove congestion/inflammation through the body’s circulatory and lymphatic systems.
  4. Assists in returning the fascia or connective tissue that surrounds all organs, muscles, bones, and nerve fibers to homeostasis or balance or equilibrium.
  5. Through the skin, increases the unconscious awareness of the body’s internal sense of position, posture, and movement.

For more information or if you would like to see if you are a good candidate for Kinesio Tape contact:  Rachael Bercey rachael@castlehillfitness.com

Rachael Bercey 
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner
Certified Neuromuscular Therapist