Supporting Local Farmers

This morning I am eating a cantaloupe for breakfast. Reason being that it's not a bagel or bacon and eggs with a piece of toast is that I just recently watched Food Inc. As well as listening to an audio CD of Skinny Bitch.

My oh my what a wonderful world we live in that inhumanly treats our food before we digest it. A hint of sarcasm there.

With out getting to deep into the science of "The Pain Gate" which I will leave that up to Rory and Kim. It is scary to know that before these animals die they feel fear and pain. The nervous system then releases chemicals in the body such as histamines, adrenalin and so forth. This is all in the meat we consume.

No wonder I had road rage after eating that hamburger from the fast food joint that uses this meat.

That was a year ago that I stopped eating red meat. I made the announcement to my family at Thanksgiving dinner. Yes I got funny looks but they have been supportive. It will be interesting this Thanksgiving when I deny the bird.

So here are some positive benefits to eating healthy;

1. My waist has gotten smaller. (I have missed you, my favorite pair of slacks!)

2. I feel lighter. (By saying this I mean mentally and physically.)

3. I am supporting local farmers. (Less of a Carbon Footprint)

I am not able to make to many major changes since financially it does cost more to buy fresh eggs from down the road than a combo meal from a fast food joint. Food Inc talks about this. So little by little I aim to do better. By promoting presence of body, mind and spirit through massage and skin health, I get to talk about why my skin looks fresh and healthy. Baby steps, just baby steps.

Read the labels and make smart decisions.

Healthy Regards,

Amanda

http://www.organicconsumers.org/

http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/

Mindfully Aware

Yesterday, two friends and I drove up to Charlotte to see Jack Johnson in concert. We stopped and ate at a nice Indian Food restaurant and then went on to the show. This being my first show to see of him and friends I was pretty excited. Although tired from celebrating another friends Birthday the night before, I wasn't going to let that stop me from having a good time.

Big venues have their pros and cons.

You get to meet a bunch of new people that share a common interest.

And you get to meet people that you wouldn't normally hang around.

When going out to events like these I try to be aware of other people and their belongings. I watch were I step and I apologize if I bump into someone. They didn't ask for my elbow much less crushing their snack that was over priced anyway.

So when this boy walked right over my purse last night, I asked him to please be aware that we have our belongings on our blanket and to not step on them. The detailed disrespect that came out of his mouth was unmentionable. As well as the rest of his friends that continually ashed their cigars and cigarettes on our blanket.

Again I had to ask another girl to stop doing just that. Yet, I said politely "Pardon, but if you could please be mindfully aware and not drop your ashes on our blanket."

The amazing part of all this is that their attitudes didn't mix right with the music or the reason behind the show.

"An individual action, multiplied by millions, creates global change." That is what it reads in the passport I received yesterday.

http://allatonce.org/

"Your actions, your voice and your choices all have a huge impact. "

And they don't go unnoticed!

This may be an isolated incident, I hope that we all try to share how important it is to be mindfully aware of our surroundings and our actions.

From the Dr. Hauschka Rhythms Newsletter

PLANT PORTRAIT:

Honey/Mel

Overview: Apart from the plants,

many animals live in the gardens

at WALA, including honey bees and

wild bees. There are currently sixteen

bee colonies which have become an

established presence within the WALA

gardens. When choosing the plants

for the outside areas and meadows,

gardeners are careful to provide the

bees with a rich variety of nectar

and pollen throughout the season

to maintain a healthy biodynamic

ecosystem. Ingredients derived from

our bees include beeswax, honey,

propolis wax and royal jelly.

Source: Beehives maintained using

organic methods.

Found in: Intensive Treatment 04

and Rhythmic Night Conditioner

contain rhythmitised dilutions of

honey to support and enhance

the skin’s vitality and processes of

renewal. Regenerating Day Cream and

Regenerating Serum are formulated

with clover blossom honey, a light

honey from the clover plant. In

addition to encouraging the natural

process of cellular renewal, honey

also helps to calm and cool red,

irritated and sensitive skin.

I find this interesting because just

recently a local bee farmer came in with

all kinds of honey. And now my spa,

Elements Day Space

is selling it. Infused honey, with

lemon, lemon-ginger, lime, orange,

creamed and other varieties. Let me

bee the first to tell you that it is

very tasty. This morning I had some

on my breakfast biscuit and hash rounds.

Yumm!

Not to mention the benefits honey

has on the immune system.

http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/

Wouldn't you like to bee well

with cold and flu season right

around the corner?

Hey Spring peepers,

I hope this finds you busy with abundant gardens,infinite

potential and joyous outdoor events.

Speaking of outdoor events this Saturday, April 17, 2010

The Elements Day Space Team will be at Market Common

with the Earth Day Festival all around us. This event is

has live music, chair massage provided by all the ladies

from the spa and a bunch of other goodies.

Our tent will have a "Radiant You" facial that anyone can

participate in beginning at 1:00 pm. We are giving away

some Dr. Hauschka "Radiant You" kits and you can register

to win a free service from the spa.

Oh and for all our Elements Day Space members,

Yes that means you.... Thursday April 22, 2010 Earth Day

you can schedule a 60 minute Swedish massage for $50.

Call ahead so you don't miss out on our special.

(843)839-2762

Healthy Regards,

Amanda & The Elements

Day Space Team

Evening Of Beauty

Join Dr.Hauschka Educator, Allison Martin-Attix and Amanda Powell-Wooten, Spa Owner & Dr.Hauschka esthetician, for a luxurious "Evening of Beauty" featuring Dr.Hauschka's holistic organic and biodynamic skin care. Get a free consultation and receive complimentary samples!(843)839-2762

Date:	Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time:	6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:	Elements Day Space
Street:	1700 N. Oak St, Suite B
City/Town:	Myrtle Beach, SC

The Magnificent

One of the most beautiful sites in the world is real close to the home. I have lived very near here and the low country has so much history as well as culture brought from all over. Yet the land has it's own voice. She calls to the trees to grow toward her. Their relation is one of unconditional giving. Justifying the beauty of being grounded and reaching for the Sun at the same moment. This is where time stands still as it should. Save the Angel Oak and it's neighboring trees by becoming a fan on Facebook and signing the petition on the website. http://www.savetheangeloak.org/ They are magnificent and poised and they need our help.

In-spa-ration trinity

In-spa-ration trinity

Body, Mind & Spirit

This week I received a new brochure from the Dr. Hauschka Esthetic's department. A huge stack I might add. They describe some very important key messages:

• Dr. Hauschka treatments transform in a way no other treatment can.
• Achieving lasting beauty is a journey of the self that is best guided by the profound care and expertise of a Dr. Hauschka Esthetician.
• Dr. Hauschka signature treatment methods are time-proven; based on Elisabeth Sigmund's exceptional and integrated approach to skin health.

It is my position to promote wellness of Body, Mind and Spirit through Skin Health and Massage. I invite you explore this experience and "become the beauty you hold inside."

www.elementsdayspace.com

Our very own model

Our very own model

Katie is a honor roll student and Myrtle Beach Middle school, but she is also our very own, “Elements Day Space Model”. She is the daughter of Juli Hudson a Massage Therapist here at the spa, and has been modeling since she was 9. Now that she’s almost 13 she is ready to make it big. Her online modeling portfolio can be viewed at www.onemodelplace.com model ID 214124.
Katie was asked to join Dreamdare, Inc. to be Miss November in the “Butterfly Vixens” 2010 calendar. Proceeds from sales will benefit charities related to Spinal Cord Injury research, Cancer research, Heart disease research, Autism and Leukemia research and families in need. Calendars can be purchased online atwww.cafepress.com/butterflyvixens.
She is excited for her 1st fashion show in Columbia on Nov. 7th. The weekend after that, she will be part of the NDN Mid Atlantic Modeling Convention here in Myrtle Beach, where Casting Directors and Agents from LA, NYC, Atlanta and Charlotte will be scouting for new talent. There will be models from 8 states competing. She will do runway, present a headshot photo and a fashion photo, and then do a cold read for a commercial.
We wish her all the best…Who knows since she is using Dr Hausckha Skin Care products, she may be our Elements “face of the future”.

Happy Birthday Katie

Look Good…Feel Better®

Recently I have had the honor of volunteering my time with a free public service program for women cancer patients known as Look Good…Feel Better® It is a free, non-medical, product-neutral program offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society, the National Cosmetology Association and The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA)Foundation.

I teach beauty techniques and tips to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance- related side effects of cancer treatment. I get to hang out with a bunch of ladies and play with make-up. After our last class I was given a few hugs and some very kind words from these ladies. That made my day even better.

One of the side effects that you may all know of is hair loss. This can be a tough transition for some and having some sort of head cover helps patients cope.

The American Cancer Society offers wigs, turbans and scarves to patients at no cost, yet the supplies are very low. I was told on Monday that we need more, so I have set up a collection here at the spa for them.

Here at Elements Day Space we offer make-up application to patients in active treatment at no charge as long as they bring their own make-up. I would like to do more for these women and with your help we can.

So from now until November 23, 2009 we are collecting wigs, turbans, scarves, knit/crochet hats and party hair pieces. In return for your generous donations, for any wig we will give you $30 off of any service above $50. As well as all other items donated we will give $15 off any service above $30.

Remember that this can help patients cope so foreward this letter to friends and family. You can use it towards your referral reward also.

If you have any questions about this program, location and services please call (843)839-2762

Todays Blessing

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May everyone everywhere be happy. May the whole world be joyous.