Aqua Zen Body Works
02/25/2010
Thursday......three foods to make you healthier & live longer!!!
I just received this email and wanted to share it with you all!!! I think I can manage to add these things to my life to help me be more youthful!

Dear Billie,

I want to share some really amazing information with you
today...

You see, I have some scientist friends who have been researching
the aging process - and they've discovered that 3 foods tower
over all others when it comes to fighting and REVERSING
premature aging.

In fact, these foods have been studied extensively by
Harvard scientists for their many healing properties - and proven to
deliver real results.

They are:

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Super Anti-Aging Food #1: RED WINE
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But that doesn't mean that chugging a bunch of red wine
will wind back the clock! Really, there's one primary
ingredient in red wine that makes you more youthful and
vibrant.

That ingredient is called Resveratrol.

In a review study conducted by Harvard University -
which released their findings in the Nutrition and
Metabolism Journal on January 3, 2006 - they found that
Resveratrol can extend the life expectancy of every organism
that, so far, it's been fed to, including yeast, worms,
and fruit flies.

In their own words, “The wonder substance seems to work in
the same way as does drastic calorie cutting. Dramatic
reduction of calories has been shown to increase the life
span
.”

There are many Resveratrol supplements out there on the
market - but the scientists recommend you be wary and find a
quality brand that truly delivers on its promises.

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Super Anti-Aging Food #2: DARK CHOCOLATE
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But that doesn't mean you can eat chocolate bars all day!

The real benefit of chocolate comes from the extremely high
level of antioxidants found inside the active components.

In fact, a Harvard study reviewed 136 scientific articles
published between 1996 and 2005 on chocolate and its
ingredients.

Their analysis found that eating 50 grams of dark chocolate per
day may reduce the risk of heart disease by 10.5 percent. In
addition, eating dark chocolate may lower the risk of dying
from heart disease by 19 percent.

Plus, dark chocolate contains antioxidants universally praised
for their ability to fight off free radical damage (which
causes aging) and make you look and feel younger. And no
substance contains higher concentrations than pure cocoa extract!

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Super Anti-Aging Food #3: GREEN TEA
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According to the October issue of Harvard Women's Health
Watch, Green Tea's health benefits are largely due to its
high content of flavonoids - plant-derived compounds that
are antioxidants. Green tea is the best food source of a
group called catechins.

In test tubes, catechins are more powerful than vitamins C
and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to
have other disease-fighting properties. Studies have found
an association between consuming green tea and a reduced
risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung,
colon, esophageal, and bladder.

Additional benefits for regular consumers of green and black
teas include a reduced risk for heart disease. The
antioxidants in green, black, and oolong teas can help block
the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good)
cholesterol and improve artery function.

A Chinese study published recently in the Archives of
Internal Medicine
showed a 46%-65% reduction in hypertension
risk in regular consumers of oolong or green tea, compared
to non-consumers of tea.

Moderation people........I do like the idea of having a little red wine and dark chocolate ever day and I already drink green tea every day anyways, so yeah this email made me very happy!!! Hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!
02/12/2010
Happy Valentines Weekend!!!
Happy Valentines Day to all of you!!!

If your celebrating valentines day and your single......do not feel bad, your not alone.......this is when you must realize that valentines day is not only about a significant other, it's about love......for everyone, so maybe you can think of someone in your life who is special to you.......your kids, mom, dad, brother, sister, best friend, neighbor...etc.

Do something nice and simple as bringing them cookies that you bought or made. A card letting them know you care......their are so many simple things you can do, just get creative or google it!

And don't forget that I sell gift certificates!!!

Have a beautiful weekend!!!

Here is a valentine gift from me to you..........if you call or text me and book a massage for yourself in the "love month" of February......code word is "VALENTINE MASSAGE", I will give you $10 off your massage!!!

See you soon!!!
01/30/2010
Wolf Moon..................
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Hello everyone,

Sorry about being out of the loop of blogging, I've had a lot of new things going on....all positive things! So I have to mention that I loved the rain, it really cleared the air and nurtured our deserts....we needed it!

I would like to talk about the full moon that is happening this weekend!!! It is the Wolf moon.......
2010 Wolf Moon will appear big and very bright tonight. The first full moon of the year is also known as the wolf moon. The moon appears wider and fuller than any other moon of the year. The name wolf moon came from the hungry wolf packs that howled at the moon near Native American villages hundreds of years ago. Wolf Moon is also referred to as the old moon and moon after Yule.

This full moon will appear 14% wider and 30% brighter than a typical full moon, according to Spaceweather.com

This weekend is going to be a great time to make strong intentions for change and manifesting what it is that you would like in your life. Their are many ways to go about this, one way is to create a full moon ceremonies of your own or with friends & family. I have participated full moon ceremonies that have been pretty simple, with perhaps a pinch or two of pagan tradition thrown in. Each person in the circle takes his turn throwing in scraps of paper into a fire that is then watched turn into ashes. The scraps of paper have words written down on them of those things we were releasing or vowing to change in our lives. Yes, a full moon ceremony can be as simple as that. Try it, it is very freeing and healing to!!!

Oh, and if your trying to grow your hair fuller and longer........get a trim this weekend, I am!!! Another thing......don't shave, pluck or wax this weekend.......it will only make things thicker and bushier...lol!!!

Create a beautiful weekend and hope to see you soon!!!
01/13/2010
Wednesday........
Rainy day's are always appreciated since we get far to few of them! I'm really looking forward to the rain today even though it makes me a little sleepy.

So we are already half way through our week and looking forward to the weekend.......

Here are a few ideas for a fun weekend that is inexpensive or almost free to enjoy yourself, friends & family.

*pack a small picnic and head to a local park, the weather is perfect!

*google hiking paths in your area to get out doors for some exercise and fresh air!

*rent some movies at $1 a piece from "Redbox"...here is the website to find one near you! http://www.redbox.com/?cid=PS:Google:redbos

*drive to down town Scottsdale and park somewhere in free parking.....walk around from gallery to gallery looking at beautiful artwork!

*Go for a nice drive to the top of south mountain, bring some drinks & snacks or a picnic!!! It's beautiful at the top!!! check out this website
http://attractions.uptake.com/playground_parks/
arizona/phoenix/south_mountain_park_scenic_
drive_15220271.html


*Stay home and bake cookies with your family and play board games!

Hope you save money and enjoy your weekend!!!

Call to book your appointment or check availability for today!!!
01/07/2010
Thrusday........
The New Year is here!!! Time to start being consistent with our promises that we made to ourselves and others!!! I'm starting slowly but surely......all I have to say is do your best and be patient with yourself. I'm already liking the feel of the new year!

Start your new year with a massage to detox your body of all the toxins you consumed over the holidays! Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new ones!!!

email, call or text to book your massage today!!!

Create a beautiful day!
12/30/2009
Wednesday........
The New Year is almost here........wow, I can't believe that this past year kinda flew by me! I just realized that every year seems to go by a little faster. I hope you all have a fun and safe New Years eve, and I look forward to seeing you next year!!!

FYI:
The morning coffee special is over on the 31st, hope you all enjoyed it! Normal prices are $50 an hour, and keep your eyes open for the new year specials coming soon!

Here is a video with a few tips on starting your New Years resolution........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRwA3RJkk48


P.S.
Go see Avatar at the IMAX in 3D.......it was amazing!!!
12/21/2009
Taking some time off for the holidays...........
Merry Christmas everyone!!! I hope you holidays are spent staying warm, healthy and with the ones you love!

I just want to let you know that I will not be available until the 28th of December. If your in need of a massage before this time, please call Emma at 480-307-6127. Emma is only 10 minutes north of me on Higley and Broadway. Also, if you would like to make an appointment with me for the 28th or after, please text or email me........thank you.

See you soon, take care and don't forget to breathe..................

Here is a funny christmas video from Mad TV.....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCb07gXx6kE
12/02/2009
Wednesday
Here we are in the middle of the week........counting down the days till Christmas! We have 23 days left to finish our shopping, make crafty gifts and baked goods for our friends and loved ones and put up the Christmas tree......I hope you enjoy every day and moment as if presents itself to you and vanishes into the past. Don't forget to breathe when you feel that holiday tension creeping up on you........this is one of the most stressful times of the year, but it is only as stressful as you let it be. Some of us have been affected by the economy and need to budget, this is when you need to get creative and use your resources and time to make gifts! Here are a few ideas that I have done in the past that everyone just loved!

1. I bought a $25 gift card from Harkins, which comes with a free popcorn coupon....went to the Dollar store and bought a basket, some movie candy and a couple drinks.......add whatever your little heart desires and use the tissue or shredded paper to fill around everything. You have a nice gift under $30 dollars.

2. Make some homemade salsa, buy some mason jars to put the salsa in and seal them in hot water......after they cool, wrap a ribbon around the jar. (note that these do not have to be refrigerated until they are opened) Google some different salsas that you can make to personalize your gift. This gift is usually under $20 depending on how much you need to make.

3. One more simple idea that I have done, get a pic of you with your family and maybe even your animals.....just use your own camera and get a fun and natural pic. If you have a costco membership you can have 50 Christmas cards with the envelope made with your pic for $15! I like writing a letter to summarize only the positive things that happened that year.

Ok, here are three wonderful ideas from me to you..........happy holidays!!!

Ever since me and Emma have been advertising our $40 an hour coffee special from 9:30am to noon (monday-friday's only), we have been booking our mornings quick........so please call the day before or sooner, and we will sometimes accommodate earlier hours if you just ask :)

Our regular prices are $50 an hour after noon. See you soon!!!

HEART HUG =)'

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