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Health and Beauty Treatments That Might Save Your Life

OK, so maybe not immediately, but develop these health and beauty habits and they will add years to your life

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Gone are the days of having one general physician be your sole, go-to healer and cure-all for every ailment. We are a much savvier generation who thinks more about prevention, drawing from both Eastern and Western wisdom. And you know that taking care of your health and beauty involves getting regular beauty treatments, seeing your doctors for annual or biannual checkups and maintaining good habits -- all which contribute to your overall well-being. But did you know that some of these things might actually save your life?

See the health and beauty treatments that might save your life.

We sat down (well, not literally) with the following experts from a broad spectrum of fields: Lena Bratschi, a CIDESCO (an international beauty therapy association) trained esthetician and founder of Carasoin Spa in Beverly Hills, Calif.; Dr. Jeff Golub-Evans, a cosmetic dentist; Dr. Craig Austin, a New York City Dermatologist and creator of Cane + Austin Products; Ashley Borden, a fitness and lifestyle consultant (with a hefty celebrity clientele, BTW); and Shelena Robinson, nail professional and educational ambassador for CND (creative nail design). They explain the benefits of certain health and beauty treatments, appointments and habits, how often you should do them for optimal wellness and what might happen to your health if you don't do them. So, if you're pretty diligent about taking good care of your health, you'll find out how this care is benefitting you. Or, if you're not so good about making yourself a priority, you might get a little lesson in prevention and early detection and what you should be doing now to make sure you're around to see your children's children.

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It sure would cost quite a bit to get a massage once week, but it would be sooo nice!

by Shawnalaa Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate

to do all those things constantly will cost fortune...

by jenerref Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 05:56AM Report as inappropriate

I definitely love massages and facials but those are expensive! Nail care and dental care is also very important too!

by MissXu Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 08:38PM Report as inappropriate

whoa why is the lady on the 11th slide only like 50 pounds?! xD hahaha!!! but yeah i agree with most except the manicure thing. Arent they always telling us how dangerous it is to go to nail salons? Ive got a tip, look at your own nails and look for changes. Who is more likely to remember the shape of your nail? Yeah that would be u.

by anna_davis Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

I love deep tissue massages, if only I coold get them once or twice a day

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 09:32AM Report as inappropriate

I looooooooooove a good deep tissue massage. I walk out feeling like a bowl of Jello, in a good way LOL

by sonia_silveroli Friday, September 9, 2011 at 04:39PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely a good read.. very informative and good to know.

by dimps2lv Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 02:17PM Report as inappropriate

I take care of my nails myself, do my facials at home since I have a microdermabrasion machine, instead of getting a massage I sit in a jacuzzi for an hour and to stay strong and healthy I swim, drink organic green tea, cook organic meals and count the calories I take every day. If you are stressed out and it's showing on your skin, try drinking mint tea as it calms you down without any side effects...

by ArmenianGal Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 06:33PM Report as inappropriate

odd I never even thought of these!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 12:06AM Report as inappropriate

I can definitely see how massages can improve health, however they're far too pricey for me.. They should be advertised and priced as a health service rather than a luxury treatment

by awan0912 Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 05:28PM Report as inappropriate