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Curves of Leominster Health Tip

Posted on30. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Health Tip #23- Make a commitment

Now is the time- Make a personal commitment to become stronger in at least one area.  Perhaps you want to get fit enough to go on a hiking expedition or learn a new work skill.  Write it down. Then break it down into achievable steps that require specific actions within a specific time frame.  Say you want to lose 50 pounds within the next year, your first steps might be to start a fitness diary and tell at least two people of your plans. To help you stay focused on your goal.  Goto MyCurves.com message board.  It’s a place where we can encourage each other.  Make a commitment to post at least once a week.  We are always stronger together.

Cut out the added sugar – One way to cut added sugars out of your diet is to limit processed foods and satisfy your sweet tooth with fruit.  Check food labels for exact sugar content.

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Health Tips

Posted on25. Feb, 2010 by admin.

Health Tips from Donna Dimarzio
Healthy meals – Lifestyle change #1
Eating healthy will not only protect your heart, but it will also
impact your overall health. Limit foods high in fat, cholesterol and
salt; but, be sure to get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains
and low-fat diary products. Most of us don’t get enough Omega 3 fats
(found in fish), but research has shown Omega 3 to have a positive
impact on your heart health. Ask a member of our staff how you can
order your Curves Omega 3 supplement today.
Exercise – Lifestyle change #2
It’s recommended that we get at least 30 minutes of physical activity
on most days. Wow, that’s just one more reason to love your Curves
workout!

Air (Tobacco Free) – Lifestyle change #3

No amount of tobacco is a safe amount. To quit smoking today is
absolutely, without a doubt, unequivocally one of the best decisions
you can ever make for your health.
Regulate your weight – Lifestyle #4
Even a little extra weight can lead to high blood pressure, high
cholesterol and diabetes, which increases your chance for heart
disease. A BMI (body mass index) less than 25 and a waist measurement
less than 35 inches are ideal, but remember that if you can reduce
your weight even by just 10% that will make a difference.
Take the Tests – Life style change #5
Get regular health screenings for your cholesterol and blood pressure.
If you know your numbers, you know what action you need to take.

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Recycle Caps with Rituals

Posted on26. Oct, 2009 by admin.

RECYCLE CAPS WITH RITUALS SALON & SPA and AVEDA

Bring plastic caps as described below to RITUALS SALON & SPA, 7 Central St, Leominster, MA 01453. If you are a school, please see below to register your school or group.

Aveda found that a majority of plastic bottle caps do not get recycled today.

Often these caps end up as litter or trash and migrate into our rivers and oceans. Birds and other marine creatures mistake them for food with tragic results.
Your school can be part of the solution by joining recycle Caps with Aveda.*
Join Aveda’s caps recycling initiative that helps extend the current boundaries of recycling and elicits participation from all corners of our community. With the help of our network of salons and stores, in partnership with community schools, we have created a recycling program for plastic bottle caps. Caps are collected enrolled schools and then sent by Aveda to our recycler where the material is recycled into new caps and containers. Rituals will collect caps fro indiviuals and send them to the recycler. Aveda has been able to work closely with our suppliers to develop ways to make new caps from the recycled caps and we plan to incorporate these caps into future Aveda products.

What type of caps do we collect?
The program accepts caps that are rigid polypropylene plastic, sometimes noted with a 5 in the chasing arrows recycling symbol. This includes caps that twist on with a threaded neck such as caps on shampoo, water, soda, milk and other beverage bottles, flip top caps on tubes and food product bottles (such as ketchup and mayonnaise), laundry detergents and some jar lids such as peanut butter.

Excluded from collection are pharmaceutical lids and non rigid lids such as yogurt lids, tub lids (margarine, cottage cheese), and screw on lids that are not rigid. Please do not include any metal lids or plastic pumps or sprayers. Unfortunately, too much of the wrong types of materials can contaminate the recycling process. We appreciate your efforts in keeping it clean! Please help Aveda in our mission to encourage local recyclers to accept plastic bottle caps.

Want to know how your school can get involved?
Click to learn more: Parents | Teachers. Remember to contact capcollection@aveda.com when you are ready to enroll your school.

For more information on how to enroll your school contact capcollection@aveda.com or call 1-877-Aveda09.

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5 things each of us can do to reduce our carbon foot print

Posted on26. Oct, 2009 by admin.

5 things each of us can do to reduce our carbon foot print.

1. Buy local- support the farmers markets. Use your local merchants.
This reduces your gas consumption and helps to employ local residents.

2. Drive a clean, fuel efficient car- Check emissions on a new car
before you buy. Try to conserve trips by planning errands. It has been
said that UPS achieved substantial gas savings by redesigning their
routes to have only right turns. Empty the extras from the car. Extra
weight in the car causes the car to burn more fuel. Keep your tires to
proper inflation for better fuel economy.

3. Reduce, reuse, recycle- think before you make purchases, paying
attention to excess packaging. Learn proper recycling methods for your
town. Before you toss an unwanted item, is there another use for it in
your home? Would it be useful to someone else? Join Freecycle. Recycle
your soda bottle caps by bringing them to Rituals.

4. Purchase Energy Star products- Your house can cause twice as much
pollution as your car. Appliances and electronics  are just some of
the items Energy star evaluates. go to www.energystar.gov for
information.  Your flat screen TV can add $120 a year to your electric
bill during the time it is NOT being used. Unplug as many electric
items as you can.

5.Evaluate your energy options- Sign up for renewable energy if
available through your energy supplier.  Ask for an energy audit of
your home. Your electric supplier usually performs this service for
free. It is a basement to attic inspection of your home

submitted by Rituals Spa

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PlasticCity Electric-Winter Tips

Posted on23. Oct, 2009 by admin.

As we start to prepare ourselves and our homes for the long winter months ahead, there are some things we can do to save energy and make our lives a little safer.

Some tips for saving energy and increasing safety:

• Install foam insulating sheets behind receptacle and switch plates to seal out cold drafts.

• Insulate your hot water heater with a water heater insulating blanket. They are very inexpensive, easy to install and will pay for themselves in savings.

• Install a digital programmable thermostat. You will save money on your heating bill by setting programs to turn the temperature down while at work or sleeping.

• Install motion and photo activated outside lights. They will not come on during the day and will turn on when people approach. This will save energy while insuring that the lights will be on when needed for safety.

• Change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Fresh batteries will make sure the alarms will still work during power outages.

• Install a whole house generator. These generators will automatically start during a power failure and switch back to the utility when the power returns.

• Replace filters on hot air heating systems. Installing hepa filters will also help to keep your home cleaner and healthier.

• Close curtains and shades at night and during periods of extreme cold to save on heat.

• Keep the dryer vent pipe, hoses, and dampers clean. Built up lint can overheat and ignite.

• Insulate that bulkhead door with rigid foam insulating board. This will help keep the wind out of the cellar causing heat loss and blowing out pilots on gas appliances.

• Install hard wired electric radiant heaters in those hard to heat or cold rooms. They are energy efficient and supply quick, safe heat when you need it. They can also supplement your heating system.

• Seal up any cracks in the foundation. This will prevent drafts and moisture from coming into the basement

• Install compact fluorescent bulbs in place of incandescent.

submitted by: PlasticCity Electric

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