Houston Health: How We Stay Healthy at Chic Lash Boutique - Montrose

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Houston Health and Wellness: How We Stay Healthy at Our Montrose Location

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Posted by Jennifer Ngo at December 24th, 2019

With another new year approaching, so too will come many resolutions for Houston health and to stay healthy in general. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that getting in shape was the number one New Year’s resolution last year. And most likely, the year before that. And the year before that... And that’s a great goal to have! We want to eat healthy, take care of our skin, exercise, and prioritize self-care and mental health. But, we also understand that Houston health and wellness can get difficult: holiday foods, cold weather, and one of the most stressful times of the year can all wreak havoc on our overall health and motivation to stick to a healthy lifestyle. How to stay on track in between it all? That’s why we created a list of places in the same area as our Montrose location that can all help you stay healthy. This makes it convenient for you to try out a bunch of healthy options and activities without having to travel all over town. (And if you’re not in Montrose, don’t worry: healthy guides near our Highland Village and Memorial locations to follow soon!) Here are four places right in our Montrose shopping center for a convenient and easy health boost!

1. Chic Lash Boutique

Let’s start at the top: your face! Studies show that skin health is directly connected to your mental and overall health. Increased stress can worsen skin conditions. The opposite is also true: poor skin health can cause feelings of unhappiness, insecurity, and even conditions like anxiety and depression. On the other hand, taking care of your skin has been linked to better overall health, a boosted immune system, and reduced risk of infection. We can help you take care of your skin at Chic Lash Boutique! One way we can help you do this is through our microblading or our eyebrow tinting services. These allow you to relax in an amazing atmosphere and let you minimize the daily application of makeup. Constant makeup application can expose your skin to harsh chemicals. Reducing your need for makeup with microblading, tinting, or even eyelash extensions from Chic Lash Boutique can help your skin stay healthy! Besides physical skin health, CLB’s other are great for self-care. Self-care can boost your energy levels, reduce stress, increase happiness, and more. So treat yourself to eyebrow threading or a lash lift. Try out our microblading or eyebrow extensions. Many of our clients say that these services help boost their self confidence and help them feel beautiful, which, as you can imagine, definitely helps their mental health!

2. Midtown Reflexology

Reflexology is the practice of pinpointing and massaging specific pressure points in the feet, head, back, neck, hands, and ears. It dates back thousands of years and is a staple of traditional Chinese medicine. It’s based on the principal of our qi — our body’s vital energy — flowing through certain parts of the body. When we are stressed or unhealthy, it’s thought that our qi is blocked. Reflexology helps to keep the qi flowing properly, maintain balance, and improve health. And that’s exactly what the amazing professionals at Midtown Reflexology provide their clients in what they describe as an “aromatherapy atmosphere” complete with calming music, a quiet office, and soft lighting. Physical and mental health will be helped via reduced stress, relief from muscle tension, and improved relaxation with a reflexology treatment at Midtown Reflexology.

3. BIG Power Yoga

Like reflexology, yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, and for good reason! It combines cardiovascular exercise with mindfulness and breathing exercises to create a workout that boosts both mental and physical health. Scientific studies support this idea, too: reduced stress hormones, increased feelings of gratefulness and wellbeing, and boosted mood and relaxation are highly linked to the practice of yoga. It can even be used to reduce depression and anxiety. It’s also an excellent workout method for your physical health! It tones muscles and burns calories just like other exercises, and it has the added mental benefits of relaxation and mindfulness. BIG Power Yoga offers various types of yoga classes and programs. They specialize in a type of yoga called Baptiste, which is a type of hot power yoga that’s focused on strong poses, meditation, and self-reflection. They also offer many more options ranging from relaxing Yin style yoga to a more intense “Powerful Beats” style class. There’s something for everyone. They even have kids’ yoga classes for little ones! Besides the health benefits of yoga in general, Laura Rust, co-owner of BIG Power Yoga, says that the community they create also fosters a healthy lifestyle. She says, “Our classes are incredibly challenging, and our programs [...] support you in taking a deep, honest look at your life in order to create what you actually want. It is through doing this deep work together that a strong community arises.” You can sign up for your first class directly through their website!

4. Mint Thai

All of this self-care and exercise can work up an appetite! Mint Thai is a Chic Lash favorite thanks to their fresh ingredients, healthy options, and the overall light and delicious flavors Thai cuisine offers. We love their salads, Tom Yum chicken soup, and, of course, their pad Thai! They also have amazing options for vegans and vegetarians with tofu, fresh vegetables, and meat-free sauces galore. Finish off your meal with our favorite healthy dessert option: mango sticky rice. This sweet treat comes with sticky rice, sweet coconut milk, and slices of fresh mango.

Houston Health at CLB and Beyond

Staying healthy doesn’t have to be limited to salads and endless walks on the treadmill. Houston health options are as fun and vibrant as the city itself. From microblading to hot yoga, the businesses around our Montrose location offer fun ways for you to stay healthy. If you’re ready to get started on your mental and physical health journey, contact us to book an appointment.

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