February 19, 2013
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Milady’s Beauty & Wellness Dictionary, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, A to Z reference of beauty and wellness-related terms.
Keywords: books Milady wellness
April 16, 2012
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Is there scientific evidence that a 45-minute massage decreases stress hormones and boosts the immune system or that mineral baths and mud packs alleviate pain? Yes and yes, say the folks behind SpaEvidence.com.
Keywords: natural healing wellness
December 27, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Wellness refers to an overall philosophy associated with an individual’s lifestyle which, through a combination of exercise, diet, and mental well-being can reduce health care utilization and costs. Many salons and spas are capitalizing on the growing popularity of wellness and taking care of one’s body by offering services that help nurture both mind and body.
Keywords: Conscious Salon natural nail care wellness
December 1, 2010
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“All salons, yoga and Pilates studios, spas, gyms, and other companies that provide fitness and wellness services are invited to add their business to MindBody Finder,” said Rick Stollmeyer, founder and CEO of MindBody.
Keywords: salon locator websites wellness
December 1, 2010
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With more than 20 years spent in the behavioral health industry as a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, Donna Davis had worked with everyone from teens to seniors specializing in improving self-esteem, achieving personal goals, life transitions, and relationship issues. Then, two years ago, she entered the nail industry — but she didn’t leave her counseling work behind.
Keywords: coaching wellness
January 6, 2009
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Clients can drain you and not even realize they’re doing it, says Vicki Peters of Vicki Peters Nail Products. But for the sake of our mental health, it’s important to be able to create some emotional distance between yourself and these clients. To help, Peters shares a technique she learned from her mentor Norm Freed, a psychologist, to erect boundaries. It’s called “The Bubble”:
Keywords: Vicki Peters wellness
December 22, 2008
| Product
Energize your mind, body, and spirit with VB Cosmetics’ refreshing line of Abrioné Chakra Masques.
Keywords: chakra VB Cosmetics wellness
June 1, 2008
| Article
Staying active has to be a conscious effort. We can’t hold our jobs totally responsible for our weight issues, but they do play a role. I’ve seen from personal experience the effect of a sedentary job.
Keywords: editorial exercise healthy eating healthy working wellness
July 1, 2007
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Balancing work and home life can be a tough task in many professions, and nail techs are often susceptible to last minute appointments and closing time squeeze-ins. NAILS asked salon professionals if it is possible to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life, and if so, how have they managed to do it.
Keywords: health healthy working preventing burnout stress time management
