Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2018 | Page 103

Fashion , health & beauty

Dehydration and low back pain ... Help your body heal itself !

At Cowes Chiropractic Clinic we strive to deliver the best possible treatments to enable our patients to become pain free and achieve their personal goals .
Anybody who has ever consulted me for treatment knows that a glass of water is a non-negotiable part of the therapeutic encounter . Our bodies are made up of over 70 % water and to thrive and survive we need approximately 2 litres of water a day . Whilst we can get some of this from our food and beverages , that is not ideal as pure water can be used by the body straight away . Tea , coffee
By Practice Principal Rebecca Taylor of Cowes Chiropractic Clinic
and caffeinated sugary drinks do not rehydrate or nourish the body . Spinal vertebrae are separated by discs which act as spacers and shock absorbers to keep pressure off the spinal nerve roots . The discs are fibrous bags filled with fluid and if you are dehydrated then they are not as effective as they could be , which can result in increased pressure on the spinal nerve roots and facet joints , potentially causing pain and inflammation . Good spinal alignment , achieved through regular chiropractic care and combined with proper hydration has the potential to dramatically improve comfort and mobility in the lower back . Visit Cowes Chiropractic Clinic at 24 Birmingham Road , Cowes , PO31 7BH . Tel : 01983 282810 .

Mum and daughter pampering

Everyone loves a pampering session – and mums and daughter particularly love having treatments together at the Charlotte ’ s Academy salon in Cowes .
With Mother ’ s Day on the horizon , owner Charlotte Brown says the salon ’ s gift vouchers make a popular choice as a special pamper day treat . The busy salon , which has 10 staff , offers a whole range of beauty treatments as well as expert hair cutting and colouring . These include one of the latest face and body treatments to have sent celebrities into a buzz of excitement . Endorsed by the likes of Katie Price , the nonsurgical Lipofirm treatment is effective at everything from tightening skin and smoothing facial lines to so-called ‘ butt-lifting ’. With a second beauty room now open at Charlotte ’ s salon , pairs of friends , sisters or mums and daughters can book a relaxing time together . Meanwhile , younger customers are welcome for pamper-style birthday parties , which are offered for nine year-olds and upwards . Whatever their age , customers get to personalise their manicure , pedicure or body pampering experience by choosing their own scent from the All That Jazz range of products .
Find Charlottes Academy at 9 Birmingham Road , Cowes , PO31 7BH . Tel : 01983 200960 .
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