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LIVE WELL LONDON Health, beauty
JOY ISAACS ON SILVER
“We use silver hydrosol, the purest and fi nest of the colloidal silver category and replace the entire water content of our product with this bioactive ingredient. We utilise silver’s powerful antibacterial and healing properties throughout our skincare collection as it regulates skin fl ora, increases the regulates skin fl ora, increases the process of tissue regeneration, decreases process of tissue regeneration, decreases irritant e ects caused by oxidative irritant e ects caused by oxidative stress and stimulates skin elasticity.” stress and stimulates skin elasticity.” To fi nd out about silver in skincare, To fi nd out about silver in skincare, go to argentumapothecary.com go to argentumapothecary.com
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JESSIE BLUM ON HEARTCORE PILATES
”Pilates is a way to build a stronger mind-body connection, to redefi ne what you think you are capable of. A strong body comes with regular exercise that builds muscle strength, fl exibility and balance. At Heartcore our method is unique, involving movement that keeps your joints mobile, your core strong and your heart and lungs active with zero impact and enough intensity to be strong for life. With every Heartcore class, you’ll step off the mat or the Coreformer with strength in your body, balance in your mind and fi re in your heart; a feeling of positivity and power that radiates into every part of your life.” heartcore.co.uk
RUTH MCKINNON ON RECOVERY MASSAGE
Regular recovery massage sessions are great for active people who frequently partake in exercise as it can help to prevent DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) by reducing infl ammation, improving cellular repair post exercise and improver exercise performance. Lymphatic drainage massage techniques are used and are benefi cial for anyone experiencing swelling or infl ammation following an injury or surgery. It is also particularly benefi cial following breast cancer treatment when lymph nodes are removed; when there is fl uid retention present and to keep colds at bay. Recovery massages are known to promote the natural healing responses of your body and encourage mood boosting hormones like endorphins and serotonin, helping to reduce stress and anxiety and enhance overall wellbeing. Ten Health & Fitness provides a range of Massage Therapies at its ten venues across London, including its new Nine Elms studio. To fi nd out more and book visit, ten.co.uk/services
