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Once one finishes The 5-5-5 Series, they’ll want to maintain the results they’ve just achieved. Whether the goal is to prevent signs of aging or correct issues that already exist, Harmonia has suggestions to keep you looking youthful.

Just as our body functions, lifestyles, ages and strengths are all very different, so each of our wellness programs need to be personalized. As a general guide, we suggest the following maintenance plan. However, for a more customized program, any of Harmonia’s therapists and I are available for a complementary consultation.

To give you the most effective results, we use highly innovative treatments with highest-quality products.

For Preventative Care:
• 1 set of treatments per month
• Repeat The 5-5-5 Series one year after completion of the first program
• Good-quality, customized home care program

For Corrective Care:
• 1 set of treatments should be repeated once a month for the following six months
• Repeat the 5-5-5 Series six months after completion of the first program
• Good-quality, customized home care program

Insight into this missing piece of the weight-loss equation can be found in an ancient healing system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM is medical system developed over thousands of years that includes the use of acupuncture, herbs, diet, movement activities, and meditation. It views health as a matter of building up and conserving energy, or “qi” (pronounced chee). When we have an abundant supply of qi flowing freely through the body, our internal organs and systems can function properly to keep us healthy.

Many people have too much on their plate, literally and figuratively. If you are overstressed and your body is depleted and exhausted, it does not want to let go of excess weight. The TCM approach of raising the level of qi makes weight loss much easier. When energy is higher and more stable, food cravings diminish and the urge toward compulsive eating weakens. 

#1: Eat food that is full of qi, or natural life energy. That means whole foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and organic meat. Avoid foods that are packaged, refined, and filled with artificial chemicals—especially artificial sweeteners and gimmicky “diet foods,” which often are low not only in calories but in nutrition. Emphasize quality as much as quantity (calories). 

#2: Don’t change dietary regimes too often, especially if your “digestive fire” is not very strong (meaning you feel sluggish, bloated, or gassy after eating). Pay attention to how you feel after meals to determine which foods support your well-being.

#3: Eat slowly and mindfully. Set aside sufficient time to eat, and avoid distractions during meals such as computers and television. Taking time to really enjoy the flavors and sensations will help you feel satisfied without overeating, and it will support healthy digestion.

#4: Live in accordance with your body’s natural rhythms. Eat a hearty breakfast. In TCM, 7 to 9 a.m. is the best time for digestion. Have a nutritious lunch and eat an early, light dinner. 

#5: Go to bed by 10:30 p.m. to allow the liver and other organs to fully detoxify the body. The liver cleans the blood between 1 and 3 a.m., and you must already be in a deep sleep before 1 a.m. to get the full benefits. Sufficient rest is essential for healthy metabolism. Spring is the time when the liver energy runs high. It is the best time of the year to do a cleansing detox. The liver determines which foods are burned as fuel and which are stored as fat. A sluggish toxic liver makes poor decisions that can lead to weight loss failure.

#6: Engage in gentle qi-enhancing activities. Examples include chi gong (qi gong), t’ai qi (tai chi), restorative yoga, nature walks, gardening. Enjoy! This type of exercise is especially important for those tending toward burnout, to bring their energy back into balance.

#7: Try acupuncture. Many people who try acupuncture find that ear needles work quickly to help reduce cravings and compulsive eating. After acupuncture, people notice that they’re naturally hungry at appropriate times of day, but not ravenously hungry. They are less stressed and less prone to engage in emotional eating.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself looking forward to my Wednesday-afternoon rejuvenating spa therapies. Half the time, I was so relaxed while receiving them that I fell asleep. Whenever possible, I upgraded my treatments to include a leg/foot massage and Reiki. Then for a few days afterward, I felt so good it was like I was walking on air.

In thinking about the changes I’ve experienced from this program, I’m noticing that not only does my face look more youthful, but my whole body feels stronger and more energized. I’m sure the Acupuncture part of these services helped because in addition to the facial points, Dr. Glenda also worked on other areas of my body that needed a little TLC.

Regarding the two facial treatments, I received those from Gabriella, Stella and Gloria. All of them are excellent and use the same method for the treatments, but each has a different energy and touch.

At home, I used the Timexpert C+ Pure C Essence Serum and the Timexpert Rides x.cel Retinage Filler Serum in addition to the rest of my Germaine de Capuccini facial home care program.

Moving forward to maintain my results, I will get one set of the facial program treatments (Cosmetic Facelift Treatment, Lumi Microcurrent Lifting Treatment and Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Treatment) and then six months later, repeat the entire 5-5-5 Series. My goal is to try and look as good as possible without going under the knife!

The following are pictures from before my very first 5-5-5 treament compared to a picture taken after my very last treatment. I’m also including some shots taken from inside the room as I was receiving the services. As usual, PLEASE CLICK ON EACH PHOTO YOU’D LIKE TO ENLARGE. In the before and after images below, you’ll be able to view them side-by-side.

You are whole and complete.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you.
You are worthy and deserving.
You are a spiritual being having a human experience.
You can trust the Universe.
All there is and all that matters is Love.
You are love.

And then you got older.
And things happened.
And you started to forget the Truth.
You started moving out of the awareness of love and into fear, doubt, and judgment.
Someone told you that you did something wrong and you started to believe that something is wrong with you.
Someone in your life left or wasn’t really there for you and you began to question whether or not you are lovable.

You saw or heard people yelling at each other and you got scared.
You got yelled at for something you said and you decided it was better to stop speaking your truth.
You got hurt or saw someone get hurt and you stopped trusting.
Your heart got broken so you thought it would be safer to build some walls around it.
You began to doubt love.

People called you a mean name and you believed them.
And now you call yourself that.
People said your dreams were impossible and you believed them.
And now you don’t dream anymore.
You got left out of something.
You felt isolated or separate and now you still feel like you are living on the sidelines of life because you mistakenly believe that’s where you belong.
You experienced rejection and now you are afraid to go after what you want.
You began to believe that you are alone and have to do it all on your own. Perhaps you even concluded that asking for help is weak.

You did not do as well at something as you wanted and you judged yourself as a failure.
Some label or diagnosis got thrown on you and you started to confuse it for who you are.
You looked at other people and thought they were smarter, more attractive, and better in some way and now you work hard to make yourself more like others.
Not only did you stop liking you, you stopped being you.

You got disappointed and you stopped believing in magic and miracles.
Life felt unfair and you questioned God.
You began to look to the outside world for validation and forgot that your worth has nothing to do with what you do, what you have or who you are with.
As time has gone on you have gotten farther from the Truth.
And you know it.
You feel an inner call to stop believing the lies.
There is sense of urgency emerging …

IT’S TIME TO START REMEMBERING THE TRUTH!

You didn’t do anything wrong.
You are not broken.
There is nothing you need to do or be in order to be loved.
You are safe.
It is safe to trust.

You are not alone.
There is no one any better or worse than you.
You are uniquely you and you are absolutely perfect at being you.
You belong.
You are worthy and deserving.
You are not what you have been labeled as.

People were mean to you because they didn’t know any better.
People leaving or not being there for you had nothing to do with you.
It is not weak to ask for help.
Support is available to you.
You are not alone and you never have been.

It’s impossible for your heart to truly break.
It is unbreakable and full of unconditional love and compassion.
Everything in your life that you have experienced is for your learning and growth.

Stop asking, “Why did this happen?”
and start asking, “What can I learn from what’s happened?”
Trust that all those times you didn’t get what you wanted are what you truly needed.

I’m sorry that the people you wanted to hear “I’m sorry” from did not say it to you.
You can forgive even what you think is unforgivable.
Forgiveness is not about condoning what happened, it’s about your freedom.
As soon as you truly accept yourself, your fear of rejection will vaporize.
You have never really failed.
You have always done the best you could. Seriously.

The Universe is for you. Are you for you?
You do not need to learn how to love yourself, you already know.
Love is your essence.
You have just forgotten that Truth.

Activate your memory by reducing the time and energy you spend on thoughts and actions that reinforce your forgetfulness.
Stop expecting anything or anyone else to do it for you.
There is nothing you have to find, simply recognize what is already there.

Your purpose in life is not to do something grand or achieve some goal.

Your purpose is to return to where you began: Love.

Forgive Yourself.
Let the past go. You did the best you could at the time with the understanding, awareness, and knowledge that you had. Now you are growing and changing, and you will live life differently.

Don’t Scare Yourself.
Stop terrorizing yourself with your thoughts. It’s a dreadful way to live. Find a mental image that gives you pleasure, and immediately switch your scary thought to a pleasure thought.

Be Gentle and Kind and Patient.
Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself as you learn the new ways of thinking. Treat yourself as you would someone you really loved.

Be Kind to Your Mind.
Self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Don’t hate yourself for having the thoughts. Gently change your thoughts.

Praise Yourself.
Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. Praise yourself as much as you can. Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing.

Support Yourself.
Find ways to support yourself. Reach out to friends and allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it.

Be Loving to Your Negatives.
Acknowledge that you created them to fulfill a need. Now you are finding new, positive ways to fulfill those needs. So lovingly release the old negative patterns.

Take Care of Your Body.
Learn about nutrition. What kind of fuel does your body need in order to have optimum energy and vitality? Learn about exercise. What kind of exercise do you enjoy? Cherish and revere the temple you live in.

Do Mirror Work.
Look into your eyes often. Express this growing sense of love you have for yourself. Forgive yourself while looking into the mirror. Talk to your parents while looking into the mirror. Forgive them, too. At least once a day, say, “I love you, I really love you!”

Love Yourself… Do It Now.
Don’t wait until you get well, or lose the weight, or get the new job, or find the new relationship. Begin now—and do the best you can.

Have Fun.
Remember the things that gave you joy as a child. Incorporate them into your life now. Find a way to have fun with everything you do. Let yourself express the joy of living. Smile. Laugh. Rejoice, and the Universe rejoices with you!

Week 1

After my first set of treatments, my face was not only glowing, but it felt tighter and as you can see, the lines are less deep.

I am not fond of needles so thankfully, Acupuncture is not painful, even when done on the face. I couldn’t even feel most of the applications. Generally speaking, I am really in need of more Acupuncture so I boosted my Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture session to include other points on the body. As Dr. Glenda said, the pulses for my lung and spleen energy meridians were weak and also I need help regulating my stress levels.

During the Lumi Microcurrent Lifting Treatment, I requested a leg and foot massage. Between that and the balancing effects of the Acupuncture, I definitely got a good night’s sleep that night and couldn’t wait to get on the treatment bed the following week!

Week 2

Unfortunately, somehow I got the flu or some viral infection. We need to postpone my treatments for a few days, but will begin again once I’m back on my feet. Believe me, now I REALLY can’t wait for these services! My aching body needs a circulation boost and a little joy from a few pairs of warm hands.

Week 3

I just got off my treatment bed at Harmonia. After having the flu, these services were just what I needed. My aches are now gone and I just feel relaxed and energized. The acupuncture is still absolutely painless.

I still need to examine my face in the photos. Hopefully I’m looking better than in the ones after Week 1’s treatments, but you can be the judge of that! Please see below for the comparisons between the Before pictures (taken prior to my first set of  treatments) and the After pictures (taken after my treatments in Week 3).

KINDLY CLICK ON EACH PHOTO YOU’D LIKE TO ENLARGE.