The two most challenging resolutions, and how to succeed in overcoming them !

What are your resolutions for this year?  If you’re like most people, slimming down, butting out and getting healthier in general are at the top of your list when beginning the new year.  This year make sure these resolutions aren’t put on the back burner?  When it comes to weight loss, 95 percent of people have gained back the weight they lost within five years, and people who try to quit smoking don’t fare much better: 75 percent start smoking again.

These relapse rates tell us that losing weight and overcoming a nicotine addiction are two of the most difficult goals to achieve.  But that doesn’t mean they’re not worthwhile.  Being able to keep just one of these two resolutions can transform your appearance, overall health and quality of life.

Fortunately, your chances of keeping weight off and staying smoke-free now and forever are much better in 2012, thanks to new technologies designed to prime your body and mind for success:

BioMat: The BioMat supports your weight-loss and non-smoking regimen in three important ways:

1. It flushes toxins from your system.  These toxins can trip up your best intentions by creating the desire for sugar, carbs, nicotine and other stimulants.
2. It speeds your metabolism.  The BioMat accelerates your core temperature, metabolic rate and circulation, which helps you burn more calories.
3. It provides soothing warmth and relaxation.  Staying calm and relaxed can be difficult when you’re coping with intense cravings, but a session on the BioMat can help you de-stress and overcome moments of weakness.

Learn more about the FDA-registered BioMat medical device at www.ibiomat.com, or by calling Celeste Merk @ 1-888-675-3399

Alkal-Life: The Alkal-Life water purification and alkalization system improves cellular water absorption and reduces body acidity—both important conditions for weight loss.  Alkalized water also boosts immunity and physical resilience, to help you resist cravings for nicotine and sugars.

Find out more about Alkal-Life, or Order your in-home ionization and purification system today.

 We wish you all the success in the new year!

How to lighten up the “Winter Blues”.

Many people simply accept that the winter months inevitably bring on darker moods, lethargy and weight gain.  Like hibernating bears, they curl up indoors and wait until the lighter days and warmer temperatures of spring rekindle their energy and interest in life.

However, there is no reason to suffer through months of low energy and depression any more.  Mood swings that correspond to the seasons, known in the medical community as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression, are now an accepted medical condition with an array of proven treatment options.

Although the causes of SAD are still mysterious, it appears that a reduction in sunlight can trigger a breakdown in the production of serotonin in the brain.  It is this lack of serotonin, a neurotransmitter with a beneficial effect on brain chemistry, which trigger SAD’s many physical and mental effects.  The full list of SAD symptoms is lengthy, and includes: depression, hopelessness, anxiety, lethargy, social withdrawal, lack of interest in recreational or work-related activities, appetite changes, weight gain and trouble concentrating.

Getting treatment for SAD is important for two reasons.  First, it has an immediate effect on your overall quality of life, causing feelings of depression, sadness and loneliness.  In extreme cases, it can seriously restrict your life, preventing you from getting to work or taking part in social or recreational activities.  Secondly, it can have consequences for your long-term health.  SAD can depress your immune system, cause you to exercise less and encourage you to eat unhealthy foods and gain weight.  Even if your moods, weight and exercise regimen return to normal during the summer months, this constant fluctuation puts a strain on your health.

Fortunately, most people who are prone to SAD can ward off the condition by making changes in their lifestyle and, in some cases, by using light therapy and anti-depressant medication.  Try these winter mood-boosters:

1. Spend 15 to 20 minutes outside early in the morning when the light is strongest
2. Eat a balanced diet full of vitamins and minerals to suppress the urge to binge on carbohydrates
3. Talk to your doctor about using light therapy (start in the fall season for best results)
4. Regulate your hormones naturally by exercising for 30 minutes each day
5. Use your BioMat daily to stimulate relaxation, boost energy levels, and receive natures healing light  (Far Infrared Rays)

If you wish to expand or advance your home yoga practice, the uniquely formulated Biomat will take you to another level of blissful breath and movement.  And that’s just for starters – the Biomat can also help improve your overall health, reduce stress and allow you to go even deeper into postures.

Using a special type of energetic technology that combines infrared rays, ion therapy and more, the patented Biomat system was developed by a multidisciplinary team of professionals to treat a variety of conditions and create better health – now – is why it’s so ideal for a home yoga practice. You can use it anytime, anywhere – whenever you’re ready to slow down, breathe and create that union.

The Biomat is ideal for the gentle, slower yoga practices you do at home, including restorative yoga, yin yoga, gentle yoga and meditation. As a matter of fact, the mat is perfectly suited to meditation, since its unique technology helps to shift the brain waves to the delta state, promoting relaxation and release. If you are looking to start or expand a home meditation practice, the Biomat can give you an automatic boost. In addition, you can use the mat for your favorite stretches and reclined postures, and you can add a blanket for extra comfort. Many yogis enjoy using the Biomat to complement their other yoga mat.

Benefits of the Biomat for a Home Yoga Practice

The Biomat can revolutionize your home practice in just minutes!

Find a deeper expression of your poses
.    If you are struggling to take your home yoga practice to a new level, the Biomat’s unique infrared technology can create the change you’re seeking! The Biomat can help you go deeper into common poses by allowing a greater opening of your muscles and tissues. If you have tight shoulders, hips or a low back, the Biomat was made for you! The Biomat relaxes the body and creates the conditions for deep opening, which you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

Heal at home.    
If you have a back injury, chronic headaches or joint pain, practicing in a public class can be challenging – requiring you to modify a lot of poses and lose the flow of the class. If you use the Biomat at home, however, you can work at your own pace as you heal from a variety of injuries and conditions. From muscle tightness to inflammation and from immune system issues to general pain, the Biomat and its targeted infrared heat therapy will lead to increased delivery of oxygen-rich blood to your muscles, creating healing and better health as well as release of toxins. Let the Biomat help you heal from the inside out.

Improved circulation in the body
.    Circulation simply means that your body is in a state of flow, where it finds balance, rejuvenation and wellness.  The Biomat helps you create this state of internal flow by increasing your body’s temperature, which then expands blood vessels and increases blood flow in the body. It will help you move and breathe easier during your home practice and in your day-to-day life.

Quality sleep
.   If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, you’re not alone. While yoga on its own may help you combat insomnia, the Biomat’s heat and warmth, used shortly before you turn in, can help create a state of calm, peace and relaxation in the body, leading to better – and more – sleep. If you struggle with a meditation practice, the same holds true: The calming warmth of the Biomat can help you meditate with greater comfort and more ease for longer periods of time.

How to Use Your BioMat at Home
.   The Biomat is a versatile solution for your home health and wellness needs.

You can use it:

As a yoga and meditation mat

In combination with your traditional yoga mat

To sit on as you read or watch tv

On your bed as a way of relaxing after a long day

And more!

The Biomat product line includes: the Biomat Professional, a 32” x 78” full-body mat that can be laid on the floor of your yoga studio, on a bed, or over a massage or treatment table; and the BioMat Mini, a smaller 17” x 33” pad that can be used with spa or for spot treatments.

Your home practice is your personal time to breathe, connect and find the union of your body and mind. The Biomat can enhance your practice and help you feel better from the inside out.

To learn more about the benefits and technology behind the Biomat, please click HERE.

Whether you are a firefighter or a doctor, a teacher or a flight attendant, if you have a stressful, demanding job, you already know that you need regular relaxation and detoxification from stress and tension. And the ability to unwind and detox is as easy as rolling out a mat – the Biomat.

The Biomat can truly benefit anyone who works in a high-demand job, regarding of your age, location or health history; in fact, the mat offers some pretty impressive detox benefits: reduced stress levels, better sleep patterns, healthier joints, reduced incidence of headaches and allergies, improved cardiovascular health and much more.

If you have a stressful and busy career where performance and response are both critical, the Biomat can help you de-stress, breathe easier, release toxins and perform more effectively both on the job and off.

The Biomat: Advanced Technology That’s Easy to Use

The Biomat is a portable mat that uses a special type of energy technology that combines infrared rays, negative ion therapy and pure amethyst to promote better health and improved energy in just a few minutes and a few uses. Infrared heat therapy boosts the delivery of oxygen-rich blood to the muscles, which reduces pain and inflammation and helps you both look and feel their best. Likewise, negative ion therapy helps balance the body and support good immune function while the superconducting properties of pure amethyst can soothe an overextended nervous system.

In addition, the Biomat offers advanced technology that is easy to use: The mat can be easily stored in a closet at work or at home and used during downtime or after a hectic day – the Biomat comes in two sizes and allows users to customize the use for their specific needs, whether it’s detoxification, pain relief, weight control or simply relaxation at the end of another busy day.

All in all, the Biomat can generate a spark of improved health and wellness for busy professionals who need a boost of good health.

The BioMat is a state-of-the-art FDA-registered Class III medical device (U.S.F.D.A Medical Device No. 2954299).

The Biomat combines ancient traditional therapies with modern space-age technologies to promote regeneration at the cellular level.

The BioMat was developed by a highly skilled group of scientists, medical professionals and engineers over a decade ago. It delivers therapeutic Far Infrared Rays (FIR) coupled with Negative Ions to relieve pain and restore balance & energy to the human body. This unique combination of components is what allows the Amethyst BioMat to deliver professional therapeutic results.