THALASSOTHERAPY – Do You Need It?

Hello Gorgeous Blog by Helen Gibson Nicholas

Published on: 05/03/2025

Thalassotherapy is the use of the ocean’s beneficial elements (seawater, seaweed, sea muds, sea salts, etc.) for beautification, preventative, and curative purposes. Although ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used sea water for a variety of afflictions, France is considered the birthplace of Thalassotherapy. In 1904, French biologist, Rene’ Quinton demonstrated the existence of organic similarities between sea water and blood plasma. There are now many Thalassotherapy centers along the coast of France that offer a variety of “cures” that are often prescribed by the French medical profession.

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VINTAGE MAKE UP IS MAKING A COMEBACK

Hello Gorgeous Blog by Helen Gibson Nicholas

Published on: 05/03/2025

Trends come and go, and I should know. I have been doing makeovers for 50 years! WOW! The 60's and 70's were the decades of glamour, when some of the most iconic beauty looks were created - winged eyeliner, red lips, and false lashes.

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Stress is Making You Fat

Hello Gorgeous Blog by Helen Gibson Nicholas

Published on: 26/02/2025

I’m sure you have heard the term ‘fight or flight’ response. It’s a built-in reaction to stressful situation where your adrenals create gluco-corticoid hormones like cortisol and epinephrine (adrenalin) which equips you with emergency fuel and energy. Basically, this helps mobilize glucose into the bloodstream to fuel muscles for a boost of energy to respond to stressful situations rapidly!

Stress Makes You Fat