H.E. QUIZ

• After treatment


  • You will usually feel relaxed and enjoy the benefits of the treatment
  • You may experience a reaction from the treatment, however, these are mainly due to the toxins being released from the body, as the body is rebalancing and cleansing itself
• More common reactions


  • Aching/soreness of muscles
  • Tiredness
  • Heightened emotional state
• Less common reactions


  • Headache
  • Dizziness or nausea
  • Excessive urination
  • Increase in bowel movement
  • Irritation
  • Skin changes
  • Fatigue
  • Hyperactivity
  • Change of appetite
• Home care advice


  Very beneficial for the client, as it involves them in the treatment and encourages them to take control of their condition. It also provides linkage between one treatment and the next.
• Home care advice


  1. Depends on the client's need and condition

  2. For the overweight client or a client with cellulite - dietary advice

  3. For the tense, overworked client - reduce workload, make time to rest, take a relaxing bath, go to bed early

  4. Teach relaxation techniques and advise to practice at home

  5. For those with poor posture - teach corrective exercises

  6. Deep breathing exercises - increase intake of oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide
• It is important that clients are made aware of the factors that are thought to contribute to the build-up of fat and cellulite
• Eat a well-balanced diet

  • Include a little fat
  • Proteins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Water and fiber
  • Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (5 portions/day is recommended)
  • Do not overcook vegetables
  • Eat oily fish such as herring, trout, mackerel and salmon
  • Eat whole meal foods such as whole meal bread, pasta, rice, cereals, pulses, beans, nuts and seeds
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat found in butter, dairy products and red meat
  • Reduce intake of sugar and salt
  • Reduce intake of alcohol – 7 to 14 units per week only
  • Drink around 3 liters of water per day
• Relaxation


  Being free from tension and anxiety, which are normally caused by the stresses of life, which upset the body balance
• It is impossible to remove all the stressors in life. A certain amount of stress is desirable as it can produce feelings of thrill and excitement.
• Ability to relax


  Extremely important as it combats stress and reduces harmful effects such as fatigue, lethargy, illness and psychological problems
• Relaxation Techniques


  1. Total concentration on a particular object while trying to let go of all tension

  2. Visualization or imagining pleasantly soothing situations conducive to relaxation

  3. Progressive relaxation - contraction followed by relaxation of all the muscle groups, working around the body
• Essential oils


  Concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor, or "essence," of their source
• Essential oils


  • Often used in aromatherapy, a form of alternative medicine that employs plant extracts to support health and well-being
• How essential oils work

  1. Applied to skin, some plant chemicals are absorbed

  2. Certain application methods can improve absorption, such as applying with heat or to different areas of the body

  3. Inhaling the aromas can stimulate areas of the limbic system, which plays a role in emotions, behaviors, sense of smell, and long-term memory

  4. The limbic system also plays a role in controlling several unconscious physiological functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
• Essential oils can be inhaled or diluted and applied to the skin. They may stimulate your sense of smell or have medicinal effects when absorbed.
• Exfoliants (or abrasives)


  Compounds able to slough away the top layer of dead epidermis cells of the skin, thereby leaving the skin appear smoother, fresher and less wrinkled
• Exfoliation


  • Promotes blood circulation in the skin and increases the turnover of surface skin cells
• Exfoliation can be achieved

  1. Mechanically by scrubbing the skin with cleansers containing small, hard particles (scrubs)

  2. Chemically by applying cleansers containing active ingredients with a peeling effect (e.g. alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids and others)
• Tea


  A name given to a lot of brews, but purists consider only green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, and pu-erh tea the real thing
• Teas


  • Derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, a shrub native to China and India, and contain unique antioxidants called flavonoids
  • The most potent of these, known as ECGC, may help against free radicals that can contribute to cancer, heart disease, and clogged arteries
  • All these teas also have caffeine and theanine, which affect the brain and seem to heighten mental alertness
  • The more processed the tea leaves, usually the less polyphenol content
• Mud masks


  Improve blood circulation under the skin, cleanse skin of dirt and impurities, moisturize and refresh tired skin and make the skin appear brighter, softer and clearer
• Mud masks


  • May also contain minerals from the Dead Sea or Volcanic regions, honey and green tea, which have numerous benefits for the skin
  • Serve to repair skin tissue and to improve its natural elasticity, while making it appear younger
• Clay masks


  • Best for absorbing excess dirt and for drying out excessively oily skin
  • Tighten sagging skin, exfoliate dead skin cells from the face and refine enlarged or inflamed pores
  • High in nutrients which, when applied to your face in mask form, get absorbed into the skin
• The main difference between mud and clay masks is that mud is a skin-healing agent, while clay is a cosmetic, drying agent
• How to use mud and clay masks

  1. Mud masks should be applied to a clean and dry face, allowed to dry for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinsed with warm water and a soft washcloth

  2. Clay masks are similarly applied to a clean, dry face and evenly distributed in a thin layer, allowed to dry up to 40 minutes, and should only be used once a week to avoid over-drying
• Herbal baths


  Gentle and healing for the mind and body, can relax, energize or ease tense muscles, stimulate blood flow, calm the emotions, moisturize the skin, aid digestion, and heal various other complaints
• Herbal salt scrubs


  Remove dead skin cells, draw out toxins, make fine lines disappear, and give skin a youthful glow
• Peppermint


  Used to boost energy and aid digestion
• Lavender


  Used to relieve stress
• Sandalwood


  Used to calm nerves and help with focus
• Bergamot


  Used to reduce stress and improve skin conditions like eczema
• Rose


  Used to improve mood and reduce anxiety
• Chamomile


  Used to improve mood and relaxation
• Ylang-Ylang


  Used to treat headaches, nausea, and skin conditions
• Tea Tree


  Used to fight infections and boost immunity
• Jasmine


  Used to help with depression, childbirth, and libido
• Lemon


  Used to aid digestion, mood, headaches, and more
• Sandalwood


  Used to calm nerves and help with focus
• Bergamot


  Used to reduce stress and improve skin conditions like eczema
• Rose


  Used to improve mood and reduce anxiety