Awesome Resources
The Anatomy of Beauty: Facial muscles and how they work
- The Muscles of the Eyelid
- The Muscles of the Nose
- Blood in Deep Tissues of the Face
- Ear muscles diagram
- Video of relationship between facial muscles and facial expression
- Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body - The Muscles of Mastication
- Illustration of relationship between facial muscles and facial expression
- Human Body and Mind – animation of facial muscles in action
Helpful
Resources for TMJ and Other Medical Conditions:
Sufferers of TMJ, Bell’s Palsy, Fibromyalgia and other neurological
medical conditions may find relief from their symptoms through regular
exercise.
For Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Management:
- Physical Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint from the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
- Changing the face of TMJ from The TMJ Association
- Exercises Can Help Alleviate TMJ Pain from Dental Related Internet Resources
- TMJ Exercises from the Atlanta Dental Group
- Exercises to improve the function of the Temporo-mandibular joint
from the Dentist’s Provident Society (UK)For Bell’s Palsy:
- Facial Exercises for Bell’s Palsy & Facial Paralysis from the Bell's Palsy InfoSite & Forums
For Fibromyalgia:
- Fibromyalgia and Exercise from the Arthritis Pain Cure Center
Consumer
Facts
This section offers links to selected resources to help consumers
make informed decisions about cosmetic procedures.
- Anti-aging
therapies: Too good to be true? From the Mayo Clinic
Hoping to turn back the clock? Find out if these popular anti-aging strategies have the evidence to back them up. - Skin Deep – This site is a MUST for all consumers! Skin Deep is a consumer service of the Environmental Watch Group. EWG rates the safety of personal care products. They have in-depth information on 14,841 products - 1,052 brands of lotion, lip balm, deodorant, sunscreen and other popular products - and the 7,093 ingredients that form them. With its core of 37 toxicity and regulatory databases, Skin Deep provides safety ratings and brand-by-brand comparisons that can help consumers choose safer products.
- Some tips about cosmetic surgery – from a documentary about plastic surgery. (This website from the organization, About Face, is not affiliated with about face exercise.)
Beauty Resources – We love natural beauty care!
- Aloe Force – Home of the purest, cold processed Aloe Vera juice on the planet.
- Aroma Bird – All natural skin care, products and facials in Saratoga Springs, NY.
- dusT
pureminerals – 100% organic. All natural, made with pure
minerals- no chemicals added (no oil, talc, fragrance or synthetic
colors/dyes)
made in Saratoga Springs, NY. - LUSH – Handmade cosmetics, soaps, massage oils, creams, lotions, etc. Cruelty-free and all natural.
- Serendipity – A one-of-a-kind boutique offering designer fashions, hair salon, yoga, apothecary, and beauty care in Saratoga Springs, NY.
- SimpliciTy Salon and Yoga Studio – A full-service beauty salon and yoga studio in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Local Health and Wellness Practitioners
- A Peaceful Place Massage & Wellness Center, Clifton Park, NY
- Acupuncture and Complementary Care for Animals, Clifton Park, NY
- Rugani Family Chiropractic, Clifton Park, NY
Networking in the NY Capital District
- eWomenNetwork
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
- SHARE - Health Professionals and Health-Related Business Network
- Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
