Seeking Indigo

Welcome Phyllis Rollins to Seeking Indigo

Phyllis Rollins is a successful Esthetician / Reflexologtist and Day Spa owner with over 15 years experience. Her day spa, Skin Essentials set the standard for excellence in the regional business area. Because of her outstanding skills in skin care and customer service as well as knowledge, experience and understanding of the protocols in a medical environment providing IPL & VPL light laser treatments, she has been a sought after consultant by other spa owners. Phyllis has extensive training and certifications from several renowned institutes such as Esthetics International, Melanie Sachs in Ayurvedic training, Dr. Mark Lees specializing in Acne/Rosacea skin care, Phytomer founder in study of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, St. Malo Phytomers lab in France to have extensive Face and Body training and made her own personal moisturizer in the lab. Jane Iredale extensive training in their mineral line including bridal makeup application. New York Laser training. Phyllis took Reflexolgy course from Lone Sorensen Institute, most sought after in the world by well known reflexologist. She will take the Face Reflexology soon to open the door to so many problems in the face, ie; tramgeminal neuraglia, bells palsy, TMJ, headaches and facial pain in general as well as anti-aging techniques. Skin Essentials was voted best Day Spa in Greater Greenwood Area for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Phyllis has been active with the Chamber of Commerce as well as roundtable meetings in several areas of the ISPA (International Spa Association). Currently, she maintains her local business and extensive client list while providing services to clients in other areas of South Carolina.

Probiotics: Beyond Digestion

Did you know about 85% of your immune system is found in your gut? About 90% of your happy brain (yes, I said brain) neurotransmitter, serotonin, is found there too. Digestion is The Key to great health. You can eat nutritious food all day long, but if you are not breaking it down and getting it to where it needs to go..how healthy are you?

An integral component of healthy digestion is a combination of beneficial bacteria found in the digestive tract. These healthy bacteria enhance our immune system, prevent digestive issues, anxiety and depression, and improve almost every aspect of our health.  These small micro organisms are known as the "good guys" because they help to keep the digestive tract running smoothly. Naturally part of a healthy digestive tract, these beneficial bacteria help to breakdown food and outnumber any harmful bacteria in the digestive tract.

It is unfortunate, but in our modern commercialized food industry, most Americans are no longer consuming probiotic rich foods. Yogurt is probably our greatest exposure, however it is usually filled with tons of sugar, which counteracts many of the benefits of the probiotics.

Where else can you find these health promoting foods and add them to your diet everyday?

Here is are my favorites:

Komucha (not familiar? kombucha is a fermented tea beverage- delicious and FULL of health promoting probiotics)

Kefir (unsweetened of course)- fermented milk drink

Miso- fermented rice, barley or soy paste- great for soups and marinades

Sauerkraut- fermented cabbage

Yogurt- plain, greek is my favorite