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Where the medicinal techniques of the East meet the relaxation techniques of the West!Where the medicinal techniques of the East meet the relaxation techniques of the West!Where the medicinal techniques of the East meet the relaxation techniques of the West! Tacoma Lynnwood
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Body Scrub
The skin consists of an outer layer (epidermis) and an inner, living layer (dermis). The top layer of the epidermis is composed of dead cells containing keratin, the horny scleroprotein that also makes up hair and nails.

What the “body scrubbing” does to your skin is that it removes oils, and dead skin cells, opening clogged pores. Most of us agree that soaps just don't do the job! Not only do they not remove all of those dead skin cells, and oils, but they can even help clog pores, instead of cleaning them! Another way it helps is by stimulating the skin. Increased blood flow is key, when trying to tighten & tone your body, and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Lack of proper blood flow is also one of a few reasons why cellulite develops in the first place!

You'll feel clean and invigorated after the service. Your skin will be softer and smoother than ever!

Jade
Jade has been treasured for thousands of years for its beauty and durability. The Chinese use the same word to describe both jade and precious stone and regard jade as the "jewel of heaven." The ancients believed jade brought good luck and protected against accidents -- especially those caused by inattentiveness. With its soothing, healing vibrations, jade gives an excellent overall balancing energy to the body.

Natural jade of the best quality radiates infrared rays( 93%) and vital energies that are beneficial to human body. It has a therapeutic effect on many glands, organs and the circulatory system.

Mugwort
Once used to brew ale, mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has been valued for thousands of years as a medicinal herb. The plant stimulates appetite, promotes good digestion, reduces fevers and relieves tension. When prepared as a tea, mugwort also provides an excellent source of minerals, especially calcium.

Steeped in tradition, this herb was a crucial magical cure used by ancient soothsayers; it was also used to alleviate gynecological complaints. Roman soldiers once put it in their sandals to relieve aching feet on long journeys.

Practitioners of natural medicine continue to use the herb as a remedy for disorders of the digestive and reproductive systems. It can also be used to treat intermittent fevers with chills and shivering and is added to healing baths to ease discomfort from eczema, gout and arthritis. Its sagelike, spicy flavor makes a delicious seasoning for meat dishes.

The juice and an infusion of the herb were given for intermittent fevers and aches. The leaves used to be steeped in baths, to communicate an invigorating property to the water.

Far-Infrared Heated Energy Room:

  • The Principle of the Heated Room
    The Far Infrared Ray (FIR) was first discovered through spectroscope by German scientist H.W. Herschel in around 1800. The FIR (5.6 – 1,000 microns) is a kind of electromagnetic wave with longer wavelength than visible red light. Ever since a disease was treated with FIR in 1976, more benefits of the FIR have been discovered.

    Light energy is composed of various waves: it varies according to colors and its characteristics. The light visible to the naked eyes is a spectrum of light between 0.4 – 0.75 microns. The Ultraviolet ray is a shorter wavelength than visible violet (0.4 micron). The Infrared ray is a longer wavelength than visible red (0.75). The Infrared ray is invisible, but it transmits heat energy from sunlight. It divides into Close-infrared, Mid-infrared, & Far-Infrared rays. From these three, the FIR is the only ray that could deeply penetrate human body. Recently there are a lot of FIR products claiming to be effective; nevertheless, you really can’t expect too much of these products without proper heat sources.
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  • The Materials that emit FIR
    Our body is an organic matter composed of carbon compound and consistently maintains body temperature at 36.5 °C. The heat energy emitted from our body is mostly 5-15 micron FIR. Most of the materials can emit FIR if heated: especially, natural material such as stone, sand, soil, its by-product “ceramics” and carbon compound material such as “charcoal”.

    Korean ancestors were most wise when it comes to FIR; for example, the everyday product such as stone pots, stone BBQ plates, meal ceramic pots, medicine cooking ceramic pots, a variety of ceramic containers, “Sudatorium (steam baths)” and traditional “sub-floor heated rooms.”

  • The FIR that penetrates human body readily
    The reason that FIR is beneficial to the human body is that it effectively increases the body temperature after penetrating deeply into it. Then what could be the reason for the FIR that penetrates the body readily? It is the principle of resonant phenomenon, which transmits heat energy easily to materials similar in wavelength.

    As mentioned above, the heat energy emits at 5-15 microns FIR when human body maintains its temperature at 36.5 °C. As such, similar FIR emits while natural granite is heated. That is why the heat energy from natural stone readily transmits to the human body. For everyday example, cooking meat with a heated stone will make it well-done fast without burning it black. Also, raw egg in a steam bath will be boiled from inside out. Thus, it has been studied that FIR emitted from stone could penetrate an organic matter 80 times deeper than other heat waves. You could feel deep soothing heat when lying down in the heated room.

  • The Benefits of the FIR
    The FIR, also called “Light of Life” is extensively beneficial to the formation and growth of all living things. It activates movements of water, maintains freshness of food, increases flavor, deodorizes, and aids growth. The FIR increases hypodermal temperature, expands micro-circulatory arteries, promotes blood circulation, strengthens metabolism, and rejuvenates tissues in the human body. Also, the excellent benefits on gynecological, neurological, and gerontological diseases have been proven.

  • The effects of FIR on the human body
    Human bodies are made up of cells, and the most important ingredients in cells are water and protein. Water makes up 65% to 70% of the human body mass. The FIR is able to activate, revitalize, reactivate, develop and strengthen the various organs on the water molecular level when it is absorbed. FIR vibrating at a frequency similar to that of the human body is able to penetrate into the body, activate the cells and reactivate as well as strengthen, the micro-circulatory system. It regulates the blood flow in vessels, which have been blocked due to blood clots. At the same time it reactivates the vital energy in the body. That is why we say that FIR is able to regulate the circulatory systems of the body, especially that of the micro-circulatory system.

    The various activities of the human body depend on the supply of nutrients. Nutrients ingested into our bodies provide us energy and help sustain our lives. At the same time, waste matters that are produced after the nutrients have been absorbed have to be removed from the body. This process is known as metabolism. The metabolic rate of each individual is an indicator of his/her health. If one wish to have a healthy life, one must maintain a good and strong metabolic rate. FIR is able to improve blood circulation and continuously uplift the metabolic rate of the body. Thus, when the circulatory system is improved under the influence of FIR, it will naturally improve our metabolism.
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    Another benefit is elevation of the immunity of our bodies against diseases. This is part of the effects of the improvement in the micro-circulatory system and metabolism of the body. It helps to slow down the aging process, increase resistance against diseases, and increases longevity.

Summary of FIR Benefits:

  • Increase blood circulation & metabolism

  • Expels harmful toxins (expels heavy metals, prevents occupational disease)

  • Protects spine and corrects posture (good on disc, hip-gout)

  • Helps sound sleep (good on insomnia, relieves fatigue)

  • Smoothes micro blood-flow

  • Enhances beauty (relieves stress, regulates nervous system)

  • Accelerates function of liver & kidney (cleans blood & eliminates leucorrhea)

  • Prevents the effects on water stratum (a cause of all kinds of health problem)

  • Effective treatment for traffic accidents & afterbirth

  • Prevents middle-age disease (climacteric troubles)

  • Alleviates pain with deep soothing & penetrating heat (rheumatism, arthritis, sore back, muscle ache, neuralgia, gout)

  • Melts calories & tones skin (prevents obesity)

Mek Ban Seok : Mineral Adamantine Stone (ELVAN STONE)
MEK BAN SEOK (? ? ?)

DESCRIPTION CHEMICAL NAME: Mineral Adamantine Stone

DEFINITION: The Mineral Adamantine Stone is categorized as QUARTZ PORPHYRY among igneous rocks. It is a concentrated form of combined FELDSPAR and QUARTZ through a natural crystallization process.

PROPERTIES:

  • It was discovered in China, about 3,000 years ago as a mysteriously miraculous crystal that was used as an important ingredient in Eastern Medicine. It is especially effective for enhancing metabolism and for its curing capabilities.

  • In the past, the mineral stones were found in deep canyon valleys of Korea, China and Japan, and were used for various medicinal purposes. However, today, due to heavy metal pollutants in the environment, the stones' effectiveness has decreased.

  • The Mineral Adamantine Stone of No Hwa Do (???) in Jun Nam (??) Korea is mined 350m below ground of No Hwa Do mine (100m below water) free from chemical pollutants.

5 FUNCTIONS OF THE MINERAL ADAMANTINE STONE:

  • Powerful Absorption: Even a 325 Mesh (about 0.043mm) size particle of the Mineral Stone has microscopic holes which creates a capillary-like phenomenon that absorbs contaminated chemicals in the atmosphere by dissolving them.

  • Water Purification: It purifies water by modulating the PH level. It also limits strong acidity and alkali levels to obtain the best quality of water that is most suitable for the human body.

  • Oxygen Production: It increases the oxygen level by limiting the bacteria and heavy metallic chemicals in the water.

  • Mineral Development: The Mineral Stone consists of about 40 different types of minerals which are beneficial for human body. It develops such minerals and enhances the metabolism. (The most recent study shows that there are total of 25,000 different components in the Mineral Stone)

  • BIO Radiation: As an emanate stone with the wavelength of 4-14, it helps to maintain the most suitable condition of human body.
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