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Narendra Mehta. The Face Lift Massage
THE FACE LIFT MASSAGE. Rejuvenate your skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. NARENDRA AND KUNDAN MEHTA
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dedication
contents
introduction. ancient wisdom, modern beauty
CHAPTER 1 the art and science of face lift massage. what is facial rejuvenation?
how does it work?
the magic of facial massage
ancient theory – modern approach
beauty inside and out
benefits of face lift massage
CHAPTER 2 know your facial muscles. the force behind the face
muscles of the face and neck
muscles of the face and neck
muscles around the eyes
muscles of the nose
muscles of the mouth
muscles of the jaw
get to know your face
express yourself
case study
CHAPTER 3 skin, lymph, and energy pathways. beauty is more than skin deep
why skin is important
the role of the skin
temperature regulation
protection
waste removal
environmental monitor
production of vitamin d
skin structure
why does your skin age?
how massage can help
the role of lymph
what is lymph?
ancient wisdom
Iymph and face lift massage
self help
energy balancing
yin and yang
qi or vital energy
the meridians
practical approach
Warning
CHAPTER 4 Personal face exercises. holding back the clock
warming up
relaxing
tackling problem areas
forehead
eyes
mouth
double chin and jowls
neck
nose
general complexion
five-step face lift
case study
CHAPTER 5 face lift massage. a hands-on experience
how does face lift massage work?
before and after
the right mental approach
the magic of massage
stage 1: relaxation and exploration
stage 2: stimulating pressure points
stage 3: initial releases
stage 4: smoothing out the tension
stage 5: stabilizing
stage 6: deeper releases using the healing pulse
stage 7: review
stage 8: grounding
CHAPTER 6 recipes for natural beauty. feeding the outer self
nature’s bounty
fruit and vegetables – wonder ingredients
oily skin
dry skin
normal skin
cleansing and moisturizing
dry and mature skin
cleansing
almond and honey cleanser
natural-oil cleanser
moisturizing
aloe vera moisturizer
combination skin
cleansing
moisturizing
oily skin
cleansing
jojoba cleanser
herbal cleanser
moisturizing
mint and witch hazel moisturizer
normal skin
herbal tea cleanser
facial treatments
steaming
natural steam treatment
exfoliating the skin
papaya rub
oatmeal scrub
sea salt
sugar rub
almond scrub
apple scrub
facial masks
cucumber mask
aloe vera mask
witch hazel mask
honey mask
yogurt and jojoba mask
parsley and oil mask
face packs
strawberry face pack
honey and banana face pack
apricot face pack
avocado face pack
grape lotion
apple tingler
orange astringent
lemon astringent
glycerine and banana
blackcurrant and yogurt
buying skincare products
CHAPTER 7 beauty from within. feeding the inner self
vanity vitamins
the ACE nutrients
more skin-boosters
minerals for healthy skin
fats – good guys and bad guys
the wonder of water
dietary demons
alcohol
salt
sugar
CHAPTER 8 managing your life. stress, sleeplessness, smoking, and sun
stress
effects of stress
tackling stress
self-help for stress
prioritize and delegate
office exercises
preparation
neck stretch
shoulder lift
arm stretch
eye rest
mental relaxation exercise
long-term solutions
take exercise
balance work and play
it’s good to listen
let stress work for you
tackling sleep problems
set your sleep pattern
food for sleep
steps to good sleep
smoking
giving up
safety in the sun
sun protection
which sun protection factor?
UV index
glossary
index
authors’ note
acknowledgements
about the publisher
