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Treatment Focus Why looking after your feet will do good for your whole body A therapist’s guide to make-up removal by Elemis 5 Simple Steps To Breaking A Game of Thrones Bad Habit A new year, at Bali Health Lounge a new you Interview with Indira Varma YOUR LIFE more joy BALI HEALTH LOUNGE MEMBERSHIP

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#FeelTheDifference Quarterly Magazine / Issue 8

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO Hola! "Hello in Spanish"

More and more training...

We worked with two new trainers to continue our wonderful training scheme: Active Health Group in the Northern Quarter, and Valerie Delforge of Delforge + Co, both delivering fantastic training days in their respective fields of expertise. And also our first batch of therapists have now completed our 18 month Bali Health Lounge training programme! Congratulations.

Things got festive... New faces

We took a day off treatments and gathered the We continued to grow our team and welcome full team to hold our team Christmas party and Agnieszka, Amie, Jolene, Enika and Lena to the awards ceremony. We recognised all the hard team, this has been our biggest recruitment drive work of our star performers over the year, and yet and we are super pleased we have managed then we headed out for a glamorous evening of to hire such fantastic therapists! Lucky us! serious food and drink.

Produced by Bali Health Lounge. If you would like extra copies please contact [email protected] Disclaimer: Bali Health Lounge is not a medically certified institution and information written in this newsletter are not written by a medically qualified doctor. Any advice or information contained in this newsletter or obtained from any Bali Health Lounge staff or website ("Information") is strictly on a non-medical basis. All information provided is delivered through our own experience and research. Bali Health Lounge limited is not responsible for any bodily harm or injury caused as a result of Information provided. If you wish to follow any advice given in the Information and are unsure if suitable for you, you should seek clarification from your GP or medically certified doctor. Quarterly Magazine / Issue 8

Why looking after your feet will do good for your whole body We often joke about wanting a foot rub but when was the last time you actually tool care of your feet? Our feet carry the full weight of our bodies every day whether One large review by Kunz and Kunz (2008) summarised 168 you only walk 1 mile or 100 miles. Even if you’re wearing shoes research studies from around the world and concluded that your feet are usually the point of contact between you and the reflexology may: tough outside world. For what are actually quite small parts of our body, they deal with a huge level of activity, which is why at ✔ Impact specific organs the end of the day, we love to put our feet up. For example, fMRI readings demonstrated an increase in blood flow to kidneys and to the intestines. Keeping our feet in good working condition is therefore very important, but what you may not know is that the feet actually ✔ Improve symptoms have a big impact on the rest of the body as well. Connected to In particular, positive changes were noted in kidney functioning your whole body through your nervous system, bone structure with kidney dialysis patients. (where your feet are the main point of load transfer externally) and major leg muscles you will find that relaxing your feet will ✔ Induce relaxation have resulting effects on the rest of your body as well. Through EEG measurements of alpha and theta waves, resear -chers saw that blood pressure decreased, and anxiety lowered. Reflexology is an ancient technique based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to various ✔ Reduce pain areas of the body. Over the years, research has shown that Twenty-seven studies demonstrated a positive outcome for stimulating these reflex points can deliver many benefits. reduction in pain; e.g., AIDS, chest pain, peripheral neuropathy of diabetes mellitus, kidney stones, and osteoarthritis. Using moderate pressure and pinpointing specific parts of your feet, reflexology will massage away the tension from your feet, and you will find your whole body begins to be relaxed as well. There is no question that reflexology can put a spring in your By bringing your body into a state of balance and equilibrium, step. A single 30 minute treatment with a professional therapist many people who experience reflexology may relieve tension can make a difference, so why not give it a go now! In fact, you in the rest of the body as much as, if not more than, a full body don’t have to run around in circles looking for a fabulous reflex massage. -ologist, we have some excellent ones here at Bali Health Lounge. Quarterly Magazine / Issue 8

A Therapist’s Guide to Make-Up Removal

There is nothing we look forward to than on a Friday evening when we get off work and head out for a drink and nice meal with our friends. We also know that some nights, removing your make-up is the last thing you want to do before you sink into slumber. However, it is important - there’s no way around it if you want good skin health. So we thought we would give you some expert support and advice on how to get it right from Therapist Supervisor at The House of ELEMIS, Hannah Barnes.

What's really so bad about leaving my eye make-up on at night? Anything unnatural on the body for any length of time is going to inhibit the natural function. The eye area is made up of such delicate skin, we must cleanse the skin to remove any impurities and ensure we avoid any premature ageing or unnece -ssary drying of the skin. For the lashes also; you want them to be able to breathe and grow. Using White Flowers Eye & Lip Oil, lotion, gel, micellar water.... what's the best texture to Make-up Remover with Vitamin B5 to help enrich the lashes remove eye make-up? I believe it's personal choice. Just as you overnight, is a great way to protect them. have your favourite facial cleansing texture to use, you can find your favourite eye make-up remover too. I personally love a Why doesn't ELEMIS make face wipes? We've all heard the more oil-based one, which feels nourishing and helps the worrying stories about face wipes; some being able to remove make-up to simply slide off the skin and lashes. limescale, others cleaning stains off windscreens. Who knows if this is the case? But as a therapist, what I do know, is that a lot What about waterproof make-up? For waterproof make-up, of my clients who have come to me for advice having used these using an oil based or bi-phase (one you shake to mix the oil for years, have extremely sensitive and dehydrated skin. and water-like solution together) is the best way to clear away that stubborn mascara and make-up off the eye area. Make-up wipes typically contain a lot of alcohol and preservatives, to keep the wipe itself moist. This is unnatural and can destroy My eye area always tingles when I cleanse - what am I the skin’s natural microflora and acid mantle - the skin’s environ doing wrong? You're not necessarily doing anything wrong, -ment, natural protective film and pH balance - if these harmful you just might be using something not specifically designed for substances come into contact with the skin. This in turn causes the eye area or something your eyes are slightly sensitive to. I the skin to become problematic with dehydration or breakouts. would recommend trying a different product, something natural and suitable for sensitive skin. White Flowers Eye & Lip Make-Up The closest thing we provide to a facial wipe is our incredible Remover contains White Water Lily, White Peony Extract and Smart Cleanse Micellar Water. I fell in love with this product White Tea, as well as Marine Spring Water, all natural and calm when I first used it. It's perfect for those nights, when you come -ing ingredients to ensure you do not experience any heightened in exhausted from either work or play and can't muster up the sensitivity in the eye area. energy to get to the sink to do a deep cleanse. Grab your bottle of Smart Cleanse Micellar Water, your packet of cotton wool and What's the best temperature water to use? The happy simply sweep away the day. Rest easy that you've gone to bed medium. Nothing too hot or too cold, just lukewarm water is having carried out your skincare. perfect to enhance the effectiveness of your make-up remover. Smart Cleanse Micellar Water £24.00

Single or double cleanse? Join the double cleanse club - two is always better than one! This will ensure make-up is fully removed and that your skin’s microflora is in its best possible environment.

What else do I need to perform the best cleanse? Cotton wool pads are a therapist’s best friend. They're effective but also gentle and soft especially against the eye area to avoid any unnecessary pulling. The fibres also help to catch strands of mascara ensuring a thorough cleanse.

What kind of action should I use to rid my eyes of make-up but protect my lashes? Never, and I repeat, never Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm drag your eye area. Who needs to help gravity? It is important £40.00 to let the cotton pad simply rest on the eye area to dissolve the make-up and impurities then gently slide downwards on the lashes to help the mascara glide off. At the corner of the eye work in an upwards sliding motion to help the structure of the skin and avoid any encouragement of ageing on the eye.

Do I need to cleanse my eyes again in the morning? If your facial cleanser is suitable to use around the eye area, then when you are doing your facial cleanse in the morning gently work over the eyes too and that should be sufficient. However, if you are unsure or it doesn't state that you can, I would recommend just quickly using your eye make-up remover again in the morning, to refresh and revitalise the area ready for the application of anymore skincare and make-up. White Flowers Eye & Lip Make-up Remover £21.00 Quarterly Magazine / Issue 8

Game of Thrones at Bali Health Lounge Interview with Indira Varma

Last year Game of Thrones actress Indira Varma joined as a member whilst she was filming for a new series. We caught up with the Queen of Dorne to see what she had been up to. What brings you to Manchester and how have you Did you get regular massage before coming to Bali Health found it? Lounge? I’m filming a new series for ITV, for Red Productions called Para Not really, I don’t. It feels like a treat. When you’re working and -noid and it’s an 8 part new cop show. It’s annoying because I it’s nearby, you take advantage and you make time. can’t talk about the theme of it, which is what excites me the most about this show. It concerns something that is prevalent I would recommend it. It works out cheaper! in our society at the moment, that has become a massive pro -blem, and I think it needs to be discussed and explored. That’s Are you more of a massage or facial person? the big theme. The show takes place in Cheshire, it has three I have to do both for my work. I like massage because it’s the cops and I’m one of them, along with Robert Glenister and whole body. It’s both relaxing and gets rid of problems including Dino Fetscher. aches and pains.

There’s a murder…. And we’re trying to get to the bottom of it How do you feel the membership has benefited yourself e and it becomes obvious that it is not just some local person and would you recommend it? with mental health issues, it seems to have spread and it seems to have become a global issue, much bigger than we thought, I also had to do some stunt work in the lake in Delamere Forest, like a conspiracy thriller. It has a brilliant cast, including Lesley involving kicking motorbikes and getting very cold, wet and lots Sharp. Michael Maloney. So that’s been the last 6 months. of running about. Your muscles get achy and also the long hours, you really need it. I absolutely love it [Manchester] and I’m going to really miss it. I’ve worked here before and my fella has worked at the Exchange On top of that, because of my time, I haven’t always been able up a few times, but I’ve never really got to know it. I’m staying in the to see the same therapist so I’ve seen quite a few of the thera Northern Quarter and it is just so cool. -pists and I’ve loved how different everybody is. Everyone is really unique and has their own technique and if you have a The next section is to do with Game of Thrones, if there’s good therapist you want that person again and again. Sometimes anything you can’t answer, just say. Have you read the I feel I really need a massage, but that therapist was not available script for next season? so I’ll have someone else and I’ll be like they’re my new favourite Yes! And it promises to be a cracker! therapist! Everyone is different but skilled at what they do. There hasn’t been one dud. Genuinely so. What is the filming like for Game of Thrones compared to other work you have done? Do you do much training to keep fit? What’s your training Game of Thrones is like a beast, it’s massive. There is more than regime? one filming unit. Some of it takes place in Belfast; some of it takes I try, but my problem is that I love food, so it’s a bit of a battle place abroad in Europe. My character has been in filmed in between ‘shall I have that extra portion’, versus, ‘oh dear I need Croatia, and Spain, so that’s amazing. They have money to make to fit in those trousers again, I better do a few squats’, so, yes I things look astounding. They are award winning costume do try to keep fit. designers and award winning creators; it’s a real privilege to be part of a monster like that. And a really lovely team, they’re all What would be your favourite dish? really good people who are passionate about what they do. I love all kinds of food. I haven’t eaten out loads, but I went to Australasia which was phenomenally good. Trof - hands down What is Peter Dinklage like in person? best breakfast, I’m going to go there after this. Lavuna, a tapas He’s the most charismatic, lovely human being, really pheno place in the Northern Quarter which is really excellent, and -menally talented, charming, funny, really intelligent, and Evelyn’s I love as well, really nice also. generous. We play ‘Words with Friends’ on our phones together, which is fun. If you had to give people top health tips, what would they be? Do you know if your character dies in the end? Drink lots of water and do some exercise, even if it’s 10 minutes. I’m not allowed to talk about that! [Of course] Move! Stop sitting on your ass and go outside! Put your phone down, turn the TV off, go outside and walk about. Is your work often very intensive? Really intensive and the reason I know about Bali Health Lounge, Outside of acting, what sort of things do you like to do, is because I bumped into another actor, Anne-Marie Duff. I any particular hobbies? bumped into her on the train on the way up, and I asked her for I love travelling, as much as I can, with my family. I love going to any top tips for places to go in Manchester? And she said go to the cinema, theatre, friends, cooking and going to art galleries. Bali Health Lounge, because they do really good massages. And I even went to the Whitworth and the Manchester Art Gallery. she knows what it is like filming. I like exploring my environment, which is why I’ve really enjoyed Manchester! At the beginning we did lots of night shoots, which were really cold, and wet. Your body when it gets cold, you tense up and I was in such pain from the tension working at night, and so, I’d come to Bali Health Lounge as often as I could, and it was just so helpful. Quarterly Magazine / Issue 8

5 simple steps to breaking a bad habit

A New Year, a new you. Whether its chewing your nails, smoking, over-eating, under-exercising or bingeing on Netflix. Here are 5 simple ways to break that bad habit:

Shine a light on the problem: a habit is exactly that! Something you do without necessarily being aware of it. So the more you admit to 1 yourself, tell your friends about it, tweet about it the more likely you are the be able to make a plan and stop it.

Join forces with somebody: humans like to do things in groups. Know someone else quitting? Join together and discuss it, set targets 2 for each other and push each other on it.

Picture it – have a vision: The clearer the better. See what you would be like without the bad habit. Fitter, stronger, healthier, smarter – what 3 -ever it is let it become a motivation for you. Once in your head, never let it slip out again.

Try a swap-out: Replace the bad habit with a good one. Ditch the morning cigarette and instead go for a walk. Don’t watch a film, read 4 a book. Simple yet effective.

Reward yourself along the way: breaking habits isn’t easy so if you’ve done it for a short period, reward yourself. Didn’t smoke for a week? 5 Great, have a massage on Sunday!

#FeelTheDifference Surprising Bene�its of Massage

Sure massage is relaxing and can feel like a treat. But did you know it does so much more for you and so much so that many can’t seem to live with -out it? Here are a few reasons you need to have more:

It boosts white blood cell produc -tion which helps fight infections and improves immunity Increases levels of serotonin and dopamine, the body’s feel-good chemicals Reduces lower back pain Reduces levels of cortisol, our body’s stress hormone

Decreases inflammatory cytokine protein production

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