Homeworld Magazine Autumn / Winter 2017 | Page 7

BOREDOM BUSTERS FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND WITH CARL HARRIS FROM BEST FRIENDS PETS INTRODUCE FACIALS TO YOUR SKIN ROUTINE GETTING YOUR PORTIONS RIGHT WITH LISA PHAM WITH JEMMA O’HANLON FROM LA POSH BEAUTY LOUNGE With the school holidays having just finished and the kids back at school, your family pets might be feeling the silence. Facials are often considered a treat, however, they actually serve a very important skin care role. After a period of frequent interaction, it can be confusing for family pets when the fun and play of the holidays disappears. Dogs in particular are social animals that need companionship, however, any pet that you’re interacting with day in and day out will feel the difference when that interaction lessens. Facials improve the skin’s tone, texture and elasticity by counteracting the damaging effects of air pollution and sun exposure. Facials also have added mental health benefits – relaxing and switching off for the duration of your facial is a great way to enjoy a little R&R. As you can imagine, your pets don’t understand the concept of holidays. To them, they’ve lost their playmate! Here are our top 4 boredom busters tips for your dog: • Be sure to dedicate time every day to play with your pets, using a range of toys to keep it interesting and fun • Ensure your pet is occupied while you are out of the house with boredom buster toys from great brands like KONG • Mix up walks – take a new route or bring a new friend • Move their meals – hide some in toys, some in the backyard, use your imagination! • Don’t forget, you can always speak to or team for advice to make sure your pet is healthy and happy. At Best Friends Helensvale we have everything that you need for your pet under the one roof. From a huge range of pet supplies to expert advice on responsible pet ownership, a grooming salon, puppy-preschool and our 7-day a week vet. Website: www.bestfriendspets.com.au Phone: 07 5665 7888 Three of our most popular facial types are our Stem Cell Facial, DNA Collagen Facial and our 24 Karat Gold Facial. The Stem Cell Facial sees a topical application of stem cells used to breathe new life into your skin. Damaged cells are replaced with new, more youthful looking skin cells. The restorative process promotes rejuvenated tissue resulting in ultra- smooth, plump skin. Our DNA Collagen Facial is an excellent anti-aging tool that uses a collagen masque to promote suppleness and elasticity of the skin combating signs of fatigue, aging and dehydration. The La Posh 24 Karat Gold Facial is one of our newer treatments and is proving extremely popular. The facial uses a cleansing routine and 24 karat gold face mask to activate your skin. The result? Luminous skin with a gorgeous, luscious sheen. Facials are beneficial at least once every thirty days and are best thought of as part of your regular beauty and cleansing regime. Visit us at Homeworld Helensvale to determine the right facial for your skin type and cleansing routine. Website: www.laposh.com.au Phone: 07 5580 1820 JENNY CRAIG DIETITIAN A healthy lifestyle can be achieved through a balanced food intake and physical activity but successful weight loss doesn't happen overnight. It takes practice and planning. People who successfully lose weight plan what they'll eat and how they'll be active on a regular basis. Start planning to reach your goal 1. Be clear on your motivation – It’s not all about the kilos. What is it specifically that you want to gain from improving the quality of your life? Identify the strong motivating factors that are likely to get you through times when you’re motivation may let you down. 2. Focus on one thing at a time – At the start of a weight loss journey it can be overwhelming if you try to change too many things at once. Rather than trying to be a picture of health immediately, put your focus into one thing at a time. You might like to start with food, as this will give you the greatest results. 3. Know your challenges – One of the keys to overcoming temptation is to have a plan for how you will handle challenges when they arise. Write down what your greatest challenges are and imagine how you will handle the situation in support of your goals. 4. Write it down – The best way to cement your intentions is to write them down. It’s like making an agreement with yourself. Plan out your week on weekends so that you have time to prepare food for the week. Website: www.jennycraig.com.au Phone: 13 19 92 I I Homeworld Magazine Autumn 2017 7