Chayote Squash Lasagna

A specialty of the Rancho La Puerto in Mexico

What You Need:

Three Chayote squash (peeled, pitted and thinly sliced)
Three cups of spinach (chopped)
One cup of Low fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Half cup of crumbled bleu cheese
Two large egg whites
One cup fat free cottage cheese
Freshly cracked pepper and sea salt (you can add as much as you want)

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The trick is to find some balance in your life, which would require alternating periods of work and periods in which you can relax and dedicate some of your time to your overall wellness.

Many spas offer treatments which are based around essential oils, which are a natural way of comforting yourself, methods which have been carried on throughout history. Essential oils were thought to have magical healing powers in the old days, and even today, the benefits of using these oils for healing purposes are widely recommended.

Spas offer aromatherapy which is based on the healing powers of the scent emanating from these oils which include essential oil massage and fragrant based facial techniques.

Each essential oil has its own respective use, and spa technicians are qualified to blend these to create mixtures which they believe have complementary affects. Some types of essential oils include oils made from chamomile, frankincense, sandalwood, coffee and patchouli.

Many health spas try to create therapies that are based around the healing powers of essential oils. These help in curing depression, insomnia, anger, anxiety, headaches, asthma and migraines. Many also use essential oils as mood enhancers, as research shows us that the sense of smell has an effect on our moods.

Essential oils are liberally used by a lot of beauty enhancement techniques. Some oils help skin cells regenerate at a higher pace, which results in smooth and glowing skin. They can help remove pockmarks and acne, and are sensitive to specific skin types. There is basically a type of oil for each variation of skin based on age, color and type which help skin look healthy and fresh.

Essential oils can be used for inhalation, steam inhalation, bath scenting and Aromatherapy massage.

Inhaling oils is done by dabbing three or four drops of it onto tissue or a piece of cloth, then breathing in the smell. You can also use oils for steam inhalation, like many put menthol in hot water to inhale when they have sinuses or a cold. Recommended oils for inhalation are lavender, which is known as the 'angel of healing and purification' since it has many attributed healing powers, such as bronchitis and asthma to name a select few. Another essential oil recommended for inhalation is Eucalyptus oil, which eases many respiratory problems along with easing arthritic and muscle pain.

Many spas offer aromatherapy baths, which are created with a special blend of essential oils which are catered to suit the needs of your body. Five to seven drops of the selective blend are added to warm running bath water, and you are supposed to submerge your whole body, for the healing purposes to kick in. Some popular bath water blends include Basil and Clove Essential, a blend of which relieves the body of accumulated stress, relaxes tense muscles and fatigue, helps to lift depression and stimulates good circulation.

Investment in essential oil therapy is worth it as the method is as old as time itself, and thousands of civilizations have called such oils to their aid when it came to easing problems relating to their health and general wellness. The advent of modern medicine had suppressed the popularity of oil therapy, which is now being majorly revived as people are longing to escape the chemical induced toxicity they are surrounded by in their everyday lives.