December 5, 2010
Gift Certificate Specials!
This season treat anyone and everyone on your list to one of our signature treatments.
As a special Thank You, for each gift certificate you purchase, you will receive 50% off any single treatment, or product of equal or lesser value! We look forward to seeing you and your loved ones this holiday season. (408)378-1111 www.beautifulbydesignspa.com
November 15, 2010
Sudatonic Conference 2010
Meet Cindy and Nicolette Arvayo at the Sudatonic™ Convention to learn how to cleanse and transform your body in 30 days!
The Total Body Transformation Specialists at Beautiful By Design have found that clients get the most dramatic results when they combine the Sudatonic™ System with full body cleansing. By incorporating Isagenix nutritional cleansing products, and personal coaching into a clients program, we have been able to achieve superior results. Assisting the lifestyle of our clients outside the treatment room, as well, allows us to support them in the positive transition into long term health. These habits translate into sustainable wellness and success.
The combination of natural ingredients in the Isagenix 30-Day Cleanse directly compliments the Sudatonic™ System. By getting the body into an alkaline state, maintaining a clean diet, and supplementing with high quality herbs, and other nutrients, the body systems are in a balanced state that is optimal for releasing toxins and excess fatty acids from the tissue. In addition, the clients system is also more efficient at expelling these toxins from the body, so they are not easily reabsorbed. The result is a more comfortable, successful approach to detoxification and wellness.
Cindy Arvayo
Owner, Esthetician,CMT & Cleanse Coach
Nicolette Arvayo
Manager/Esthetician/LPG Certified Technician
Beautiful By Design
408-378-1111
http://www.beautifulbydesignspa.com
The Science of Infrared
Science Based Treatments
by Donna Dodier
Where we invest our money as a business owner and a client is a much thought out process due to the market trends and our spending limits. I have often iterated that you can only charge so much for an infrared service in a wooden box sauna as compared to an infrared treatment such as our relaxing, de-stressing Sudatonic™ treatment. With infrared being utilized by our NASA science teams, it is no wonder it is making leaps and bounds into the beauty and wellness industry. The spa industry now has evolved into a mindset that if you look good, it’s darn important to feel good and be healthy as well!
Here is a little taste of what others in the medical field are saying about the infrared technology of today: Dr AJ Adams of the International Institute of Holistic Healing states “Gravity places a burden on the body; therefore, lying down is the most effective and comfortable way to take a sauna. . . . Keeping the head outside and cool while lying down is the optimal way to get the most benefits with the least discomfort”.
The famous cardiologist and anti-aging guru Dr.Oz recently appeared on Oprah stating that “infrared helps support health and longevity”. Doctors and health experts tout infrared for weight loss, pain relief, relaxation, chronic fatigue syndrome, detoxification and so many other health benefits. Dr. Oz also stated that “infrared saunas increase blood circulation and that one session can burn up to 700 calories.” He also seemed ecstatic on the detoxification these invisible wavelengths of light delve out of the body, not to mention the cardiovascular benefits for anyone, including those that may be disabled or simply could not exercise.According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, “in a single sauna session you may burn as many calories as you would rowing or jogging for 30 minutes”. In the medical periodical “Clinical Rheumatology” a study has been conducted on Rheumatoid arthritis with positive benefits and no negative side effects. One study found that the sweat induced by conventional steam and dry heat saunas was 95 to 97 percent water. In infra-red saunas, only 80 to 85 percent of the sweat is composed of water; the remaining 15 to 20 percent consists of cholesterol, fat-soluble toxins, toxic heavy metals, sulfuric acid, sodium, ammonia and uric acid.
A book entitled” Detoxify or Die” Sherry Rogers, M.D. iterates the benefits of the far-infrared sauna. She also cites a study done by specialists at the Mayo Clinic which proves the effectiveness of therapeutic infrared sauna use for patients of end-stage congestive heart failure. The individuals in this three-week study tolerated the infrared sauna heat without side effects, and experienced significant chemical detoxification. The toxic load was the underlying cause of their condition and the heart function of each of these patients improved as a result of the therapeutic cleansing. They were also able to eliminate some of their medications. How about them apples!!!
How I love offering my clients a treatment that truly delivers a multitude of positive benefits. For those that are skeptical, the word is out: Infrared is not snake oil.
July 12, 2010
Get The Most From Endermologie
SLEEP
When you sleep less than you should, you throw off the amounts of leptin and ghrelin—hormones that help regulate energy use and appetite—that your body produces. Researchers at Stanford University found that people who snoozed fewer than 7.5 hours per night experienced an increase in their body mass index. So make sure you get at least eight hours of rest.
CALCIUM
Calcium helps your body metabolize fat more efficiently by increasing the rate at which it gets rid of fat as waste (yes, that kind), reports a study from the University of Copenhagen. Sorry, supplements don’t have the same effect.
ORGANIC
You wouldn’t fill your car engine with pesticides, right? Hell, no. Researchers in Canada found that dieters with the most organochlorides (chemicals found in pesticides) stored in their fat cells were the most susceptible to disruptions in mitochondrial activity and thyroid function. Translation: Their metabolism stalled. Can’t afford a full organic swap? Go to foodnews.org/fulllist for the most (and the least) contaminated foods, then adjust your shopping list accordingly.
OMEGAS
Combining regular exercise with fish-oil supplements increases the activity of your fat-burning enzymes, reports a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Volunteers took six grams of fish oil daily and worked out three times a week. After 12 weeks, they’d lost an average of 3.4 pounds, while those who exercised exclusively saw minimal shrinkage. Look for brands containing at least 300 milligrams of the fatty acid EPA and 200 milligrams of the fatty acid DHA per capsule. Pop two of these two hours before your workout.
ALCOHOL
Another reason not to overimbibe: Knocking back the equivalent of just two mixed drinks (or two glasses of wine or two bottles of beer) puts the brakes on fat burning by a whopping 73 percent. That’s because your liver converts the alcohol into acetate and starts using that as fuel instead of your fat stores, report researchers from the University of California, Berkeley.
GREEN TEA
“It’s the closest thing to a metabolism potion,” says Tammy Lakatos Shames, R.D., author of Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever. The brew contains a plant compound called ECGC, which promotes fat burning. In one study, people who consumed the equivalent of three to five cups a day for 12 weeks decreased their body weight by 4.6 percent. According to other studies, consuming two to four cups of green tea per day may torch an extra 50 calories. That translates into about five pounds per year. Not bad for a few bags of leaves, eh? For maximum effect, let your tea steep for three minutes and drink it while it’s still hot.
And, of course, don’t forget to limit sodium and sugar, as well as exercise regularly during the course of your treatment package for optimal results.
For further questions please contact :
Beautiful By Design at (408) 378-1111
July 4, 2010
Endermologie For Sports Therapy
Aches or ‘delayed muscle pain’ appear at a more or less long period of time after the end of muscular exertion. Reaching its maximum two days after exertion, it is accompanied by joint stiffness, intense pain and increased sensitivity to pressure on the muscle. Since lactic acid levels (another consequence of intense effort) are only normalized after several hours, the ache possible for several days, preventing the resumption of athletic activity or even preventing the pursuit of competition. The aching is explained by the presence of injuries located in the depth of the muscle at the level of the myofibrils.
Beautiful By Design is now offering a technique that can offer relief- EndermoSport- thanks to its utilization of the LPG® motorized roller heads is an effective treatment for draining edema, removing pain and restoring flexibility. For more information visit the Therapeutic section of our website, or call (408)378-1111
June 7, 2010
Benefits of FIR Infrared Heat
What Exactly Is FIR?
“Give me a fever and I can cure any disease”-Hippocrates
FIR infrared ray energy is a part of the natural light spectrum of sunlight, minus the skin damaging UV, which is why NASA spacecraft have utilized this heat. 
In Asia and Europe it has already revolutionized health and beauty products. Far Infrared ray is a form of light energy from the sun. It falls within the same family of Infrared Rays in the light spectrum, but due to its longer wavelengths the human eye, just like Ultraviolet Rays, cannot see FIR. The energy is ESSENTIAL & BENEFICIAL for all human beings. The thermal effect within the deep layers of tissues cause blood vessels in capillaries to dilate, promoting better blood circulation, and the heat produced helps to get rid of body toxins and metabolic wastes through sweating.
The infamous cardiologist and anti-aging guru Dr.Oz recently appeared on Oprah stating that “infrared helps support health and longevity”. 
Doctors and health experts tout infrared for weight loss, pain relief, relaxation, chronic fatigue syndrome, detoxification and so many other health benefits. Dr. Oz also stated that “infrared saunas increase blood circulation and that one session can burn up to 700 calories.” He also seemed ecstatic on the detoxification these invisible wavelengths of light delve out of the body, not to mention the cardiovascular benefits for anyone, including those that may be disabled or simply could not exercise. The anti-aging and beauty industry is no longer questioning infrared’s abilities to enhance their treatment menus.
Sudatonic Infrared Slimming Wrap
The Sudatonic™ System, a blanket that delivers infrared heat much like a sauna, is often used as a weight loss device, but it also relieves pain and muscle tension.
According to creator Sofia Higgins, the blanket, together with a natural barrier cream and plastic sheet, promotes perspiration and re-energizes the body within 40 to 70 minutes. “It’s like going on a treadmill to boost your metabolism and to sweat.” she says.
Pregnant clients or those who have pacemakers, cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, skin diseases or joint replacements should consult their physician before undergoing infrared blanket treatments.
Your success is our success. Pain Relief, Fat Loss, Weight Loss, Cellulite Reduction, De-Stressing of the Body……all in one!!
Pre and post treatment
As the saying goes try not to re-invent the wheel. The best results we see are with those that follow these instructions. Two bites of a protein bar is not good enough for a marathon runner or someone walking briskly for 3 miles-which is what the calorie expenditure is like with a sudatonic treatment. You need clean healthy food/meal before -but not a meal that stuffs you. Soda and alcohol impede fat loss because the body will use these empty calories as energy first before tapping into the fatty acids. Coffee affects insulin levels as well and it is best to drink decaf the days of the sudatonic treatments. Healthy eating habits include: lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of water to flush toxins.
The thermal sudation (sweating through thermal heat) does not make fat “leave” the body. Instead, stored fat is converted into fatty acids and used by muscles for energy. The heating of the body and need to cool down through perspiration must be fueled by energy, this fuel comes from the converted fatty acids (now energy) that was released by the fat cells. Not only is there fat loss and cellulite reduction but many added health benefits such as muscular, rheumatoid and arthritic pain relief, enhanced immune system, cardiac conditioning and elimination of toxins. There is an advantage of having infrared closer to the body compared to the conventional infrared sauna because it is a deeper penetration.
For further info, or to book an appointment please call (408) 378-1111, Beautiful By Design…’Total Body Transformation Specialists’
May 16, 2010
Relief For Dark Circles
Are those round purple rings under a persons eyes just another inevitable sign of aging? Is it heredity, or a result of lifestyle? Well, all 3 are actually true. But, there are many things that you can do to help combat dark under eye circles to reduce the appearance, as well as slow the aging process that causes them to show.
Vitamin K
Good for bruising, vitamin K is an essential part of the healing process. It also helps to prevent new bruises from forming. Kiwi, spinach, avocado, and dark leafy greens are all rich in vitamin K.
Vitamin A
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May 8, 2010
Endermologie For Cellulite
BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN ADDS THE LATEST BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY FOR THE TREATMENT OF CELLULITE THE ONLY PROVEN NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT TO EFFECTIVELY REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE
BBD DAY SPA IS PLEASED TO OFFER ITS CLIENTS THE MOST EFFECTIVE, NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT FOR CELLULITE. WITH MANY KNOCK-OFFS CLAIMING TO ERADICATE CELLULITE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEARCH FOR TREATMENT OPTIONS THAT HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS.
ENDERMOLOGIE®, THE FIRST TREATMENT TO BE FDA CLEARED FOR THE TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN THE APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE, AND THE ONLY OPTION BACKED BY OVER 12 YEARS OF DOCUMENTED SUCCESS AND NUMEROUS MEDICAL STUDIES. DEVELOPED AND PATENTED BY LPG®, THE WORLD LEADER IN CONNECTIVE TISSUE TECHNOLOGY, THE TREATMENT UTILIZES THE NEW CELLU M6 KEYMODULE®, TO EXERCISE A PATENTED, INDEPENDENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL ROLLING ACTION TO TREAT AND RESTORE THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE.
SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED WITH A PLETHORA OF STUDIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, THESE THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS AND THE AESTHETIC RESULTS, HAVE ESTABLISHED THE KEYMODULE® AS THE MOST ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR TOTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND BEAUTY.
Endermologie® treatments last about thirty minutes and are initially recommended twice a week for seven weeks, with maintenance there after of one thirty minute session a month. The treatments have an analgesic effect, completely relaxing and immediately invigorating. After just one session, clients feel rejuvenated and empowered to continue treatments.
About LPG
LPG® is the world leader in connective tissue (commonly known as soft tissue) technology. Founded in 1986 in France, the company designs, develops, manufactures and distributes technologically advanced machines for therapeutic applications.
LPG is dedicated to providing the highest level of products and services for total body health and wellness. Endermologie®is a registered trademark of LPG.
April 27, 2010
Can Bottled Water Be Harmful?
