....it's all good....

a couple of days ago, as i was cooling down at the anti-oxidant resting area, i was idly watching a group of ladies at the registration counter. 5-6 of them. friends, i suppose. in their 40s-50s, i think. nicely dressed and gaily mingling among themselves. they were buying the enzyme pail and registering for an anti-oxidant therapy session.

it occur to me that nowadays people are more health conscious. even if not, they are 'look' conscious. many of the ladies of today, even men try to stay young, active and trendy (me inclusive). these ladies are obviously there for firstly, beauty and secondly health. can you blame them? be honest, we all want the same thing. i'm there for the same reasons too but of course in a different order, firstly health and then secondly, beauty.

what is this anti-oxidant (AOX) thingy that i brag about?
it's not anti-oxygen but anti-oxidant as in oxidation. from here on, i'm extracting from their brochures (you can skip if you're not interested).

few are aware that the oxygen that sustains life is simultaneously destroying it. those who have experienced trouble with rust are aware of the harm oxidization causes. the same process is occuring in our bodies with every breath we take. aging or premature aging is a process f oxidation within the body.

basically, the process of oxidization releases free radicals. these free radicals are present in our environment and are also produced in our bodies through the ingestion and metabolism of food. pollution, tobacco smoke, stressful lifestyles and unhealthy diests aggravate the natural tendency to form free radicals.

it is widely held that by neutralizing these free radicals and repairing damaged cells, AOX can boost the immune system, prevent disease and slow down the aging process. this is bececause the AOXs inhibit the oxidization process. common AOX include vit A, C and E, beta-carotene and lycopene, found in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables. However, today's use of pesticides and fertilizers, combined with inadequate diest, our intake of AOX might be insufficient.

so, this AOX rejuvenation center i goes to (almost everyday) is kinda to help infuse my body with AOX. how does it work? well, i dowan to get into the details of the techniques (you can grab a brochure at the center and read on it) but basically what we do is, we go there.. change into their yukata.. lie down on the floor in a heated room with low humidity (around 44-45 degrees).... where the room is filled with AOXs, a substance that has high Oxidation Reduction Potential for 40 minutes.. and then cool down.. take a shower and done.

it's 100% natural. you sweat bucket, it helps remove body toxins and wastes, strengthen immune systems, improve metabolism, promote blood circulation, improve skin condition and complexion, even those with serious eczema cases, restore youthfulness, reduce sign of aging etc..

what i feel after each session?
FRESH! SOFT! and PINKISH! even on my lousiest day, i can emerge from the center feeling good. i feel so good and refresh at times..so much so that i can't help but took a pic.. when there is no one around la.. :P :P

the first 2 pics were taken in May 09 and the last two pics were taken this month, Aug 09. i was at the dressing area... about to blow my hair. yes, 3 out of 4 pics, i haven't even comb my hair :P ... funny that, my hair length all look the same even though it's 3 months apart.

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can't see the pinkish complexion ah? damn, i need to bring my dSLR next time :P
but trust me, i can walk in the center as green as the hulk or as pale as ghost but walk out definitely coated in pink.. and it's not blusher, k? ;)



it's also good for those who has high blood pressure and those who never exercise and need to lose some weights. not only ladies, men too.

ooppss... my mom called. i'm late, gotta go. obviously, i'm back to my usual self again :)
~till next time