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Hi everyone, my name is Nina Baker and I'd like to welcome you to my site, Body Wraps. As a licensed esthetician and a trained massage therapist, I've had a lot of experience when it comes to body wraps, slimming wraps and other types of modern and classical health and beauty treatments. I know there is a lot of information out there. Some good and a lot of it, well...not so good. I created this site as a place where we can all share tips and insights that will make us feel younger and look more youthful. Please feel free to leave a comment or question as I want you to feel like this site is yours as much as it is mine. Enjoy!

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Infrared Body Wrap

Not many of us know this but using an infrared body wrap can help you lose weight. A body wrap usually consists of a complete body massage followed by your body being wrapped from head to toe with bandages. A complete body wrap may tone your body and detox it, relax you and act as a stress release but an infrared body wrap is especially designed to help you lose weight, dissolve cellulite and to tone your muscles.

How does an infrared body wrap work?
One of the most famous brands of infrared body wrap is the Formostar Company as it produces a professional infrared body wrap. The infrared body wrap produced by the company is supposed to be very useful. The 50 minutes treatment is especially designed to dissolve cellulite, relax muscles and to halt arthritic pain. The infrared body wrap is designed to target specific parts of the body and work on it by releasing infrared energy. The infrared body wrap is specifically geared to produce energy in the 5.6 to 25 micron infrared ray band which is safe for the human body while still affecting fat cells. This infrared energy produced by the infrared body wrap heats the cell structure and the body cells and dissolves the extra fat present inside the cell by vibrating the fat cells. This vibration also generates heat which is dispersed through the skin. Eventually the infrared body wrap holds the heat near the dermis which increases body temperature, causes dilation of blood vessels, increases blood circulation, and increases metabolism levels to flush toxins out of the body and aid in weight loss. According to researchers and company literature, an effectively used infrared body wrap can actually dissolve as much as 900 to 1400 calories in a single session of 60 minutes.

What are the other benefits offered by the infrared body wrap system?
A good infrared body wrap system can also help in body contouring as the machine can be directed on to specific parts of the body. It can help in fat loss and weight loss. The heat generated by the machine and the infrared body wrap can also help with chronic conditions like arthritis. As the infrared body wrap concentrates on the cellulite in the body, it actually dissolves the fat resulting in a better smoother appearance of skin.

How do I prepare for an infrared body wrap?
Make an appointment at an approved infrared body wrap center with trained technicians. Carry a book along to read during the session as it takes one hour.
During the session, six high density silicone pads are attached to your body along with several wrapping options. The wrapping options are based on personal choice. The heat of the pads and the infrared body wrap is according to personal choice
Hydrate yourself properly before, during and after the session. Each session takes about 60 minutes and it can be repeated 2 times a week or according to personal choice.

Slimming Body Wrap

Losing weight is never easy but with a slimming body wrap you should be able to lose at least a little weight easily. Dieters do agree that a good exercise routine is necessary to lose weight. But along with exercise, it’s also necessary to carry out regular slimming body wrap procedures along with dieting to lose that stubborn weight.

Why do you need regular slimming body wraps?
We all know that exercise and dieting can help you lose weight. But what you don’t know is that even with the best exercise routine, you will eventually plateau in weight. That means, you will exercise away but there will be no more weight loss. This stubborn body weight can be lost with a slimming body wrap. In fact, most trainers will recommend the use of a sauna or slimming body wrap to help you lose those last few pounds that have stuck to your body. There are many slimming body wraps that are expressly designed to increase circulation and draw out toxins from your body as quickly as possible.

How are slimming body wraps applied and used?
The exact ingredients that are used in slimming body wraps will vary considerably. For example, some salon specialists will use algae wraps while others will use fruit based wraps to draw water out from the body. People who want to use the slimming body wraps will have to first consult with the salon technician. The salon technician will carry out a whole body exfoliation procedure to remove the superficial layers of dead skin. A full application of the pack is done. The patient is then wrapped from head to toe with the elastic bandages, followed by plastic wrap and finally with a thermal bandage. These bandages will draw out the water from the body and raise body heat to melt cellulite that is accumulated on different parts of the body. The packs may also contain essential oils and cosmetic compounds that will soothe the skin and increase skin tone. Results are usually seen immediately but doctors do recommend that you continue with an increased work out routine. This will ensure that the weight that was lost during the slimming body wrap will stay off.

What is the average cost of a slimming body wrap?
The average cost of a slimming body wrap will vary considerably. Body wraps usually cost anywhere from $100 to about $500 depending on the materials that was used. The cost may seem a little high but the procedure usually lasts for one hour. Some salons may also carry out a complete body exfoliation and shower followed by the slimming body wrap. After the slimming body wrap, the client is also massaged with body lotion and then allowed to relax for twenty minutes.