November 27, 2011
 Tropez Med Spa Natick – As with so many things involving technology, the push to forestall aging is in the midst of a renaissance. At one end of the scale we have the likes of Aubrey De Grey, life-extension theorist, who is convinced that we are close to halting aging entirely as advances in technology begin to allow us to basically replace anything that goes bad in the body. On the other side of this debate are those who argue that aging is pre-programmed such that no intervention will keep the ‘animal’ alive indefinitely. The debate goes on.
For the moment, the miracle of interrupting the biological clock is still science fiction, however foreseeable the promise of immortality. And for the meantime we mere mortals must resort to more primitive means like food to slow the aging process. Yet, within this present reality of supplements and superfoods, there are many bizarre options. It’s both confusing and exciting. Who would have guessed that chocolate would become a sought after health food for its antioxidant content? And what about fish oil? There’s something fishy about fish oil. It was just a few generations back that children were being force-fed the stuff for their own good. Now, thanks to the gel cap, we can self-administer our Omega 3s and forego the pain. We’re still being told it’s good for us, though.
For the moment, the quest to combat aging, for both Tropez Med Spa Natick and our society, is still very much with us. Fads come and go, yet there’s something recurrent about most of them. Fish oil, for sure. And nuts and berries, part of the hunter-and-gatherer diet (aka, Paleolithic Diet). Even eating food raw has become au currant. Meanwhile, we’re still being urged to eat our greens, except we’re getting more intense about it? It used to be enough to eat spinach and broccoli and green beans. Now, for added anti-aging effect, we need to eat things like kale, blue-green algae and wheat grass juice to keep healthy and combat aging.
Now there’s even a dietary school which favors near starvation as the path to longevity. The science suggests that test animals add an additional one-third to their life cycle with reduced food intake. Living past one hundred may be cool, but severe calorie restriction is a pretty high price to pay.
We live in paradoxical times. Science is showing us how to identify and isolate specific aspects of foods that seem to hold promise in targeting age-related issues. Stem cell research is taking us into other futuristic territory. Meanwhile, we are reaching back into history and even prehistory to find a way to maximize health and combat aging. Even with such resourcefulness the mystery of aging remains, but for how long we can only wonder.
Tags: aging process, health food, things involving technology
November 11, 2011
 Tropez Med Spa Natick – Food supplements are all the rage these days when it comes to combating the aging process, but it may be the steady consumption of vitamin and mineral-rich foods that best gives us our robust health and protects us from age-related diseases. Admittedly, this sounds a bit like grandmother speaking, but there’s science to back it up.
It is thought by many that antioxidants play an important role in fighting aging because of their interaction with free radicals, which can damage tissues. How this happens is not entirely understood, so, consequently, some methods to utilize antioxidants through food intake or supplementation have emerged.
Tropez Med Spa Natick – The silver-bullet approach
At Tropez Med Spa Natick we know that It may seem to make sense to take this or that concentrated antioxidant supplement in order to reverse the clock, but this could be an overly direct approach. Although antioxidant supplements are usually considered safe, beta carotene and Vitamin E in heavy concentrations become pro-oxidants and can actually harm you.
Tropez Med Spa Natick – The Shotgun approach
Donald Hensrud of the Mayo Clinic suggests that adding a variety of antioxidant-rich foods to the diet may be the best approach to combat aging, since each food contains a wide array of antioxidant compounds, not just one or a few as with many supplements. Foods contain a multitude of antioxidant variants, and precisely how these are assimilated is still in the theoretical stages of understanding. [http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-edge-newspaper-2009/jun-05b.html]
Antioxidants come in so many foods, but a few of the more popular these days are the following:
- Berries
- Beans
- Nuts
- Veggies/fruits
- White/red potatoes (with skin)
- Grains (oats esp.)
As scientific understanding continues to develop in this field, we will likely continue to see more targeted means to combat specific age-related conditions, either with particular foods, or supplements, or drug therapies. For the time being, we at Tropez Med Spa Natick believe that it may make sense to hedge those all-or-nothing silver bullet approaches, with a diet containing a wide array of antioxidant-rich foods, with a heavy accent on fruits and vegetables.
Tags: silver bullet, age-related diseases, Tropez Med Spa Natick
November 6, 2011
 Tropez Med Spa Natick – The fall and winter holidays are by design a time for comfort and indulgence, and thus can set us back from our goals to maintain fitness to combat aging. Some of us have fairly good control over our diet during non-holiday periods and then lose it as the holiday arrives. So how do we deal with such a situation, maintain our composure, and prevent lapsing into bad eating habits and make us feel, well, blah. Rather than look to the food you eat at meal time, and risk messing with holiday tradition, consider focusing on what happens between meals. In particular, consider adding healthy in-between meal drinks that promote digestion, and keep your temptation for over-indulgence in check. Tropez Med Spa Natick would like you to consider a couple of possibilities to help you combat aging and keep you feeling energized rather than lethargic through the fall and winter holidays.
African Red Rooibos
This African tea has a rich red color and a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Fruit added by some producers may give it a pleasant tartness. It is naturally caffeine free, contains antimutagenic and antioxidant properties which, though not conclusive, may retard the aging process, and is low in tannins. [https://www.blueshieldca.com/hw/articles/hw_article.jsp?articleId=HWHN-3938007&fromCategoryId=33&_requestid=674743] Historically, this drink has been popular in South Africa. It is becoming increasingly popular in North America and around the world. Rooibos tea has a light consistency and a full, uniquely pleasant taste. Enjoy.
Green Tea
This tea of course has a long history in East Asia and is widely acknowledged around the world for its health benefits. Preliminary research suggests that green tea may play a role in bringing down LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of some cancers, improving fat burning potential and alleviating depression. [http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03092/My-Life-With-Tea-Part-One.html] It does contain caffeine. While consuming drinks like tea that have healing potential makes sense, employing a strategy to maintain a healthy diet regimen through the holidays makes sense too, helping you keep the balance necessary to keep healthy and combat the effects of aging. Happy Holidays from Tropez Med Spa Natick!
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October 31, 2011
(continued from The Benefits of a Spa Microdermabrasion Treatment – Part 1)
On-going Benefits of Microdermabrasion
 Once the dead skin cells have been removed, your skin’s natural defense system kicks in. Seeing the removal of these cells as a wound, the body shifts into action replacing the cells. The resulting new, healthy cells provide the skin with a younger-looking radiance and lessen the appearance of wrinkles. In addition, microdermabrasion can improve other skin conditions including rosacea, acne and scarring as well as reversing sun damage.
In addition to the immediate results offered by a microdermabrasion treatment from Tropez Med Spa Natick, it has proven to have enduring benefits to the skin’s condition. Removing the stratum corneum layer of skin often removes clogged pores and allows medication to be more effective in reaching the lower layers of the epidermis. Because of this, it often proves to be an effective supplement to the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Also, preliminary analyses show that repeated microdermabrasion treatments can actually improve your skin’s production and replacement of dead skin cells.
Furthermore, a Tropez Med Spa Natick microdermabrasion therapy treatment also boasts a minimal of side effects. The most common adverse effect is minor, short-term skin irritation. With all of the benefits of this non-medical procedure and because microdermabrasion is less abrasive in nature than other procedures including Botox and plastic surgery, It is no surprise that microdermabrasion is quickly becoming one of the most popular weapons in the fight against aging.
If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of microdermabrasion treatments or finding out how to make the most of your complexion, call Tropez Med Spa Natick today for a consultation. You will find that improving your skin does not have to be expensive or difficult!
Tags: clogged pores, med spa Natick, reversing sun damage, plastic surgery
October 24, 2011
 Microdermabrasion is quickly becoming one of the top non-medical anti-aging procedures offered today. The treatment, first reserved for movie stars and the wealthy, has slowly seeped into mainstream America. Although most people can identify it as a therapy that helps with the aging process, understanding how the procedure works and the advantages of a professional medi-spa application from Tropez Med Spa Natick requires an understanding of the layers of our skin and each layer’s properties.
Understanding How Microdermabrasion Works
Each of us has two main layers of skin, the epidermis and the dermis. The outermost layer of skin is called the epidermis. It is comprised of an outermost layer of dead skin cells covering another layer of aging cells. This outside layer of dead skin cells is known as the stratum corneum. It is a protective layer of cells keeps the destructive influences of the outside world from damaging your skin by blocking all but the tiniest molecules. It is also the layer of your skin that, left alone, is responsible for the dull look of aging skin and it’s also the home of fine lines and other skin issues such as blemishes. However, at the same time that it is protecting your skin from toxins and the elements, it can also block beneficial influences such as moisturizers and medications.
A spa microdermabrasion treatment from Tropez Med Spa Natickworks at the stratum corneum skin level to improve skin texture and rekindle your skin’s youthful glow. We used a specialized, professional wand to both suction a small section of skin up and apply microdermabrasion crystals to slough-off the dry skin of the stratum corneum. This specialized tool is the key to the amazing results that can be achieved with a spa microdermabrasion treatment from Tropez Med Spa Natick.
(Read “The Benefits of a Spa Microdermabrasion Treatment – Part 2”)
Tags: outermost layer, med spa, dead skin cells, medi spa, movie stars
October 17, 2011
(Read the Art of Resilience in a Complicated World – Tropez Med Spa Natick (Part 1))
 In part 1 of ”The Art of Resilience in a Complicated World – Tropez Med Spa Natick” we explored the importance of identifying what truly makes you happy by examining your internal motivation. Through this process, we begin to see the parts of our lives which are “non-negotiable,” and where we can clear some activities and simplify our lives. In part two, Tropez Med Spa Natick takes a look at the value of nourishing positive thinking and taking time out of our schedule to renew.
Nourish positive thinking
Whether or not you are a proponent of the law of attraction, it’s hard to deny the importance of a positive attitude. Study after study has shown that viewing the glass as “half-full” rather than “half-empty” not only improves your quality of life, but also enhances performance. At Tropez Med Spa Natick, we believe that this is why the art of visualization has become a powerful tool in everything from sports to business and the performing arts. Simply envisioning success serves to boost achievement levels. By this same method, envisioning peacefulness and happiness can increase these same feelings within your life.
Along with visualization, other tools to nurture positive thinking include affirmations, gratitude journals and surrounding yourself with positive-minded people. What’s more, applying these skills will help to promote a resilient attitude sure to help in dealing with whatever life throws your way.
Take time out to renew
One of the most effective analogies of stress management involves a glass of water.Holding it out for a minute is no problem at all.Hold it out for an hour, and you’ll have an aching arm.But hold that same glass of water out all day and you’ll need an ambulance.The same holds true for even small burdens.We all have challenges in our lives.However, carrying them around 24/7 can make even the smallest ones insurmountable.Also, the fatigue arising from carrying your other burdens all of the time will make it more difficult to deal with new challenges as they arise.
With this in mind, it is important to make a conscious effort to set aside your worries.This can be done by “leaving work at work,” practicing meditation, enjoying a relaxing treatment from Tropez Med Spa Natick or simply participating in an enthralling activity that will keep your mind focused on something else. This small break from your concerns can leave you feeling refreshed and often contribute to finding new solutions to your problems that you hadn’t thought of before.
(Read the Art of Resilience in a Complicated World – Tropez Med Spa Natick (Part 1))
Tags: time out, stress management, Tropez med spa, gratitude journals, Tropez Med Spa Natick
October 14, 2011
 It’s no secret that today’s complex world can be a pressure cooker. At Tropez Med Spa Natick we have seen that technology has put the world at our fingertips. However, along with this information and opportunity overload, most of us have increased our expectations of ourselves and the world around us. It’s no longer OK to be satisfied with our corner of the world and focus our efforts on perfecting it. Now we need to constantly expand our awareness to make sure that we are not “missing out” on something; often stretching ourselves so thin that we cause ourselves stress and anxiety.
As much as we can’t slow down the world around us, or turn back the clock to a more simple time, there are some great strategies to help us relieve some of the pressures of modern life and find harmony in our lives.
At Tropez Med Spa Natick, we know that feeling confident about the way that you look is a huge key in reducing stress in our lives as well as improving our overall feeling of wellness. However, this is only one means to keeping sane in an ever-demanding world. Tropez Med Spa Natick would like to suggest a few steps that you can take today to experience a more serene life:
Identify what truly makes you happy – Tropez Med Spa Natick
It often takes a great reflective effort to figure out our motivation for doing what we do. After all, many of our behaviors have been engrained in us since childhood and we’ve been acting them out for so long that we’ve forgotten the reason we began the activities in the first place.
At Tropez Med Spa Natick, we believe that this is where it’s important to step outside ourselves and observe our own feelings. The best way to do this is to take a few days or more, and commit yourself to being conscious of your feelings as you move through your day. Notice whether you are experiencing joy or pleasure from the actions that you take throughout the day. Ask yourself what your purpose in doing each of the activities of your day is and consider what the consequences would be if you did not do it.
Once you’ve identified the purpose, ponder how important it is. Is this a purpose that you have created? Is it something that you feel society requires of you? Is it a goal that you have taken on for someone else; whether consciously or unconsciously? At Tropez Med Spa Natick, we believe that taking the time out to consider these questions will, in time, reveal to you your priorities and help you to pare down your life where needed, or even choose a new direction if you find that your goals and activities are not truly internally generated.
Acting in congruence with your internal priorities can go a long way in reducing stress in your life, increasing motivation and increasing your sense of purpose.
Next week: Nourishing positive thinking – Tropez Med Spa Natick
Tags: stress and anxiety, few days, Tropez Med Spa Natick, serene life, med spa Natick
May 5, 2011
Rejuvenate Your Skin with a Tropez Med Spa Natick PhotoFacial
Age spots, broken capillaries, fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone … if you suffer from any of these imperfections, don’t despair. A Tropez Med Spa Natick PhotoFacial is a state-of-the-art skin care technology that is specifically designed to tackle these seemingly insurmountable skin conditions in a safe, quick, and effective manner.
What is a Tropez Med Spa Natick PhotoFacial?
A Tropez Med Spa Natick PhotoFacial uses a hand-held device to deliver an intense blast of non-laser light through the surface of the skin (the epidermis) to deeper levels (the dermis) in order to target damaged tissue and encourage collagen production. As damaged tissue is repaired and new collagen produced, your skin softens and your complexion evens out. The result is a more youthful, radiant appearance and smoother skin texture.
Best of all, a Tropez Med Spa Natick PhotoFacial will not damage the surface of the skin, which means the skin doesn’t need time to recover. The level of light energy applied is based on the skin condition being treated. Clients have compared the sensation of the skin being pulsed with intense light with that of the snap of a rubber band on the surface of the skin. While this intense pulsed light or IPL skin therapy is virtually pain-free, your Tropez Med Spa Natick esthetician can apply a topical anesthetic to eliminate any mild discomfort you may experience. Once the treatment has been completed, any pain will quickly diminish. Continue reading “Rejuvenate Your Skin with a Med Spa Natick PhotoFacial” »
Tags: skin care technology, med spa Natick, photofacial treatment, Skin Care, Tropez MedSpa
April 12, 2011
Three Popular Cosmetic Uses of Laser Technology at Tropez Med Spa Natick
Let’s take a brief look at three ways in which laser technology is being used today at Tropez Med Spa Natick to create smooth and flawless skin. (This post is a continuation of our article, Laser Services at Tropez Med Spa Natick - Part 1.)
1. Laser hair removal. Men and women are bidding a not-so-fond farewell to waxing, shaving and even electrolysis and coming to Tropez Med Spa Natick to rid themselves of unwanted or unsightly hair from the face, back, chest, arms, bikini area, and legs. In this procedure, an invisible beam of light targets the hair follicle which is destroyed by the intense heat emitted by the laser light. Hair takes a longer time to grow back, and with several treatments, can be eliminated altogether.
2. Wrinkle and fine line removal. Who doesn’t want to get rid of those tell-tale wrinkles and fine lines, sure signs that Father Time is bearing down on us? With laser technology at Tropez Med Spa Natick, the top layer of the skin is removed, and during the healing process, new skin, free of lines and wrinkles, is created. Moreover, collagen production, which lessens as we age, is stimulated, resulting in skin that is much more firm, smooth, and elastic. Continue reading “Laser Services at Tropez Med Spa Natick – Part 2” »
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April 2, 2011
Laser Technology at Tropez Med Spa Natick – What It Can Do For You
 Laser technology is no longer the sole province of science and medicine, as you will find at Tropez Med Spa Natick. Applications have been introduced, and are now being applied at Tropez Med Spa Natick that make use of this space-age technology in cosmetics to enhance and beautify the skin.We invite you to enjoy the benefits of our state-of-the-art laser services at Tropez Med Spa Natick.
Origins and Early Uses of the Laser
A laser is an instrument that discharges a fine stream of light that is extremely hot. The laser beam is very versatile because it can be adapted for a variety of uses.
The laser has come a long way since it was first theorized by Albert Einstein in 1917 and brought to fruition in 1958 by Gordon Gould. Short for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emissions of Radiation, lasers have been used in the second half of the 20th century in such diverse industries as medicine and surgery, dentistry, electronics, and printing, to name a few.
Laser Technology and Cosmetics
Today, lasers have made their way into the field of cosmetics to treat a variety of problems that affect the skin. Both men and women are choosing to receive laser treatments at Tropez Med Spa Natick because this new skin-care modality is not only non-surgical, but also fast, efficient and virtually painless. Continue reading “Laser Services at Tropez Med Spa Natick – Part 1” »
Tags: skin laser, laser services, bikini area, Tropez med spa, Tropez Med Spa Natick, (937) 434-4416
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Tropez Med Spa Natick – As with so many things involving technology, the push to forestall aging is in the midst of a renaissance. At one end of the scale we have the likes of Aubrey De Grey, life-extension theorist, who is convinced that we are close to halting aging entirely as advances in technology begin to allow us to basically replace anything that goes bad in the body. On the other side of this debate are those who argue that aging is pre-programmed such that no intervention will keep the ‘animal’ alive indefinitely. The debate goes on.
