Back facials aka Backial is basically a facial treatment on your back.  The back is often forgotten about when it comes to skin care, but just think of all the sweat and dirt that would be on your back that you would never see.  Do you ever reach around to your back and feel bumps? Back acne is also very common and more and more people are turning to their salons for “backials”.

If you are an esthetician you may want to take 8 minutes of your time to check out this great demonstration using Arbonne’s Botanically Based SeaSorce Products.

You will see the process from start to finish.  It normally takes an hour, but this video shortens the steps to give you an idea of how to use the products.

1) Stimulate the skin by cleansing the back with the Sea Source Detoxifying Rescue Wash.
2) Use the Sea Salt Scrub as a gentle exfoliant to improve skin’s texture and to help get rid of bumps.
3) Apply the Sea Source Mud on the back for 10 minutes.  Apply steam if possible to help open pours and draw out impurities.
4) Apply the body gelee to restore skin’s ionic balance and provide a cooling effect which will feel great after the steam treatment.

Thank you to Frances Vincen-Brown for this great video demonstration.

To purchase the Sea Source Spa kit Frances used you have to contact an Arbonne consultant.  If you are an esthetician contact 866-526-7337 to find out how you can receive 20%-35% discounts on these products.

If you suffer from varicose veins, this may be the procedure you have been waiting for.  The VNUS Closure Procedure was recently featured on GMA.  This is an outpatient procedure that takes about 15 minutes and patients usually walk out of the office.  It is almost painless and in many cases you will only need one treatment.

If you suffer from the pain and pressure of varicose veins I encourage you to visit the link above and I hope you find relief as well as the freedom to wear shorts and mini skirts.

Sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen have hit the weight loss trail and they have lost a combined 58 pounds using the Jenny Craig diet.

Phylicia lost 5 lbs during the first week she began the diet (Thanksgiving week none the less) and has lost a total of 38 pounds in 8 months.  Phylicia claims that a big boost in her weight loss was eating 4-5 small meals a day and exercising.

Debbie was the sister that prompted Phylicia to begin a weight loss regime, but now that Debbie has seen her slimmer sister, she is determined to cath up with her.  Debbie has lost 20 pounds and said that she would do the famous bikini picture if she got down enough, where as Phylicia would not strike that pose.

The sisters will be teaming up together working on The Cat on a Hot Tin Roof where Debbie Allen will direct her sister while she plays (ironically) Big Mama.

I am such a fan of both of these ladies.  I wish them all the best!!

A recent post from the Global Healing Center lists nuts that would be considered the healthiest or best for you.

Here is the list in a nutshell (no pun intended)

• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Pecans
• Brazil Nuts
• Cedar Nuts

One thing to note about almonds is that it is recommended to soak them in purified water over night before you eat them.  Dr OZ recently mentioned this on the Oprah show as well.  He says he always has some soaked almonds on his desk.  Why? It is said that it removes enzyme inhibitors, makes them more easily digestible and the nutrition value of the almond is more easily assimilated and absorbed in to your body.

Should you soak all nuts? In general, just the ones with brown skin.

Always remember to chew your nuts thoroughly to avoid damage to your digestive tract.

Most of us need our cup of coffee the moment we awake. I know I can’t wait for my french press to be ready so I can enjoy my rich and creamy cup of caffeine coffee.  That said…try to just have one cup.  Over caffination can sometimes leave you feeling tired.  With every high there will be a low.  If you spend your whole day drinking coffee, you are not only doing a number on your pearly whites, but it would be so much more healthy if you chose to drink ice water.  That’s always a nice pick me up.  Try having just one cup of coffee and switching over to ice water the rest of the day.  Just try it.