Forming your figure from a holistic point of view
It always helps to begin with a detox or green tea treatment that encourages a tissue detox and starts the whole treatment cycle. Bandages that are soaked in these extracts are applied from the feet all the way up to the waist. They are kept there for 30 minutes.
The ideal combination of specific treatment agents and certain wrapping techniques is one of the most successful treatments for cellulite and/or skin tightening. Because there is not further warming up needed from the outside, the load on the circulation is very minor. The treatment agents chosen by the cosmetician lead to a strong blood flow into the surface tissue; that way it creates a distinctive feeling of heat that is also cooling on the inside.
Because of the strong blood flow to the surface tissue, the underlying tissue cools down strongly and that leads to the process of burning fat. The body tries to even out the temperature difference between the various zones to protect the natural constant body temperature. That is why we advice that one should not eat or drink (incl. alcohol) for 3-5 hours after the treatment to not inhibit the fat burning process.
Any treatment for cellulite that is successful for a longer period of time and does not lead to side effects, always begins with an in-depth consultation with the cosmetician. It is the basis for any treatment and should contain the following important points:
- Assessing the skin condition (beginning stage, intermediate or strong cellulite / slack skin / stretch marks / problems with veins / spider veins): The general skin condition is assessed by the cosmetician and she will decide what the best course of treatment is and which extracts are going to be used. It is important that extracts are exchanged during the treatment cycle to guarantee optimum extract combinations.
- Testing the skin against irritability against any of the extracts used:
It is being tested by applying a small amount on the pulse of each hand. If the skin is reddened and it last longer that 5 hours, or it starts to welt, the aromatherapy can’t be used. Alkaline warps however can always be applied; we have never noted any incompatibility.
- Determining the length of the treatment cycle and /or the rhythm of it:
It is recommended to have at least 10 treatments in one treatment cycle, 2-3 times a week.
- Pretreatment (weighing / measuring):
If one is weighed and measured before and after treatment, one has to take into consideration the PMS cycle (premenstrual cycle) and that the body hold on to fluids by waxing moon.
- Eating and drinking pattern before and after treatment and general advice:
2-3 hours before treatment one should eat only lightly. It is not good to have treatments on an empty stomach though! If one gets treatments on an empty stomach) or after too much food) one can feel nauseous and dizzy. Eat freshly prepared foods instead of fast food, chew well, eat in peace and leave enough time for it. Drink 1-1/2 liters of water every day or green tea (but not after 4.00 pm – you may not sleep well after that). If you need to deacidify the body, drink every morning on an empty stomach ¼ ltr. of alkaline soup.
Recipe: cut up soup vegetables and add condiments (no salt), cook for 15 minutes, strain out the vegetables and drink the fluid.
After treatment do not drink or eat for 3-5 hours to not inhibit the fat burning process and explained above. We recommend Schuessler salts Natrium Phosphoricum Nr. 9 and nutritional supplements based on rot vegetables. - Water and heat treatments (shower/ bath / sauna):
Since any kind of heat would be counter productive – it stops the inner cold and therefore stops the fat burning process – one should not have a hot bath or shower or sauna after the wrap treatments. - Sun and solarium:
One should not have any sunbath or sue the solarium since the surface of the skin could become very irritated. - Additional Treatments:
It is of added benefit if in the days between treatments, a lymphatic drainage (either manually or machine) massage is applied. Cupping (manually of machine) with or without coloured lights is also of benefit. Also Bach flower essences can assist, for example Centaury Nr. 4 for flabby skin or Nr. 18 Impatients by ravenousness. - Phase of the moon:
If a treatment cycle is started during a waning moon, especially on Leo or Sagittarius days would be ideal because the body can detox better. - Treatment mistakes that happen rather often:
They begin with extracts that are too strong, extracts are not switched or they wrap only from the knee upwards. - Contra indications:
Pregnant and breast feeding women, by varicose veins, swollen ankles (weak heart), after operations and by existing illnesses – only after consulting and agreement of ones doctor. - Treatment at home:
On days where there are no treatments scheduled, the skin should be cared for with cosmetics that enhance blood circulation. 2-3 x a week a foot bath with alkaline additives. Dry brushing of the body (from the inside out – arms towards fingers) is also recommendable. - Muscle training is also helpful, for example proper walking – body weight is on the outside of the foot). This forms the figure via the upward reaching chain of muscles; it is beneficial for breasts and mimic muscles.
