Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2018 | Page 99

Fashion , health & beauty

A good nights sleep ...

by Rebecca Taylor , Practice Principal
When new patients come to me for a course of chiropractic care , they are sometimes surprised by the number of questions I ask them about their lifestyle . These will include :
• How much sleep do they get each night ?
• What position do they sleep in ?
• Do they wake up refreshed ?
• How old are their mattress and pillows ? The reason for asking these questions is that the human body is an amazing self-healing , selfregulating machine that does a lot of its maintenance work at night , when we are asleep . Indeed , there is now research that links sleep deprivation to a number of chronic conditions , including diabetes , obesity and lowered immunity . Electric lighting and modern communications technology mean that people are going to bed later and later , and getting less sleep than they used to - which cannot be healthy in the long term . Certainly , a short rest after a chiropractic treatment is always advisable . It helps the patient to get better more quickly , because the body can use its energy to assimilate the adjustments given .
So in summary , please prioritise getting a good night ’ s sleep . Change your mattress every 5-7 years , your pillows every other year - and don ’ t get caught up in the habit of watching box sets in bed ! Your body will thank you for it in the long run .
Find Cowes Chiropractic Clinic at 24 - 26 Birmingham Road , Cowes , PO31 7BH . Call them on 01983 282810 .

Permanent Make-up vs Microblading - what ’ s the difference ?

Permanent Make-up : A cosmetic tattooing machine is used to gently implant pigment close to the surface of the skin using various fine needles . The process can be a little uncomfortable but not too painful . You can mimic the look of your brow make-up pencil or powder with a Powder Brow procedure , or for ultra-realistic brows you can choose to have Natural
By Karen Douglas-Bhanot , Microblading & Permanent Make-up Specialist Carefree Beauty Studio , East Cowes
Hairstroke Brows to create your desired brow shape . For lips , you can have a natural lip blush or full lip colour . For eyes , a subtle lash enhancement or a thicker eyeliner for a more dramatic look - the choice is yours !
channels created are closer to the surface than when using a machine and the needles used are even sharper , so you can achieve a finer hairstroke but it is more painful for some clients and the results don ’ t last as long as Permanent Make-up . Microblading isn ’ t suitable for all skin types and it may be advantageous to use a combination of microblading & machine strokes - possibly with some shading to blend in with your own brows , to get the best results .
Microblading : Microblading uses a different technique that is still very much a tattooing procedure . A precision hand tool is used to create very realistic hairstroke brows . The
I can advise you best during your free , noobligation consultation , call me on 07511 398797 . For FAQs and more visit the website : www . carefreebeauty . co . uk
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