44tips & news Welcome 2014! I must confess my husband and me are happy that all the indulgences that go along with the holiday season are now over. It seemed to not end with the holiday parties, eating, drinking, and the stress of getting that special gift and hoping that it was the right gift. It really is stressful at the end of the day when you look back at all you must accomplish in a short time! One feels that they need a holiday after the HOLIDAYS – at least that is how we felt. I did not realize how stressed and overly tired I was until New Year’s Eve when I was home in bed with the fl u celebrating with my iPad. It takes a toll on our bodies, at least mine said “slow down now!” So this is when I decided to make my New Year’s resolution be to relax more this year and take care. I will share with you some ideas I have for making this happen in 2014. Massages are a great way to relax, and I cannot wait to get one this month. The thought of having someone massage away tensions from carrying bags makes me want to get one tomorrow. Aromatherapy really helps with relaxation as well, and I always ask the masseuse to include a nice lavender or sandalwood into the treatment. A good massage therapist should ask your preference of aromatherapy because everyone has different tastes for smells. Actually, it is not only about the smell but what your body is craving. Perhaps you are fatigued, lavender is relaxing but what your body may need is stimulation to fi ght the fatigue. Maybe a spearmint or rosemary is better for you than a relaxing aroma. This should be a kind of sensory journey that the client should discover for themselves based on what their bodies need. A more therapeutic lymphatic massage will be on the top of my list as well. This particular type of massage helps to fl ush out the toxins from our bodies and I would only imagine that most people have a few toxins to get rid of after the holidays. I had a lymphatic massage a few months ago that fi rst included a thermal blanket to sweat for 30 minutes, followed by a light massage. Lymphatic massages are not a rough massage but more lightweight feather movements to eliminate the toxins through the lymph system. I really felt light afterwards, and I can even say that my energy level was more elevated for the next weeks. In fact, I lost a few pounds of water weight after one treatment. The therapist recommended a series of fi ve to really jump start the releasing of the toxins – and this year I will take advantage of this treatment. So, I am happy to share a few ideas to bring in the New Year that will encourage us to relax and unwind. Our health should be a priority and stress can leave quite a toll on our bodies. Take time in this New Year for yourself. We wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2014. The Cosmetical Junkie and her Voice of Reason: Angelena and Benjamin Lucheux, owners of Tailormade for You Institute for Face and Body New stops may keep ferry ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO The East River Ferry may soon be making more stops in Queens, according to a report released by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). The NYCEDC released a Preliminary Report of a 2013 Citywide Ferry Study in which it primarily considered 58 new ferry stops, including some community-based proposals. In the end, the NYCEDC decided on only 11 possible spots. The areas in Queens include Astoria Cove, Long Island City North and Beach 108th and 116th Street in the Rockaways, according to the report. Ferry service is also being looked into for LaGuardia Airport. “In the span of only a few years, ferry service has become an integral part of the city’s transportation infrastructure, serving millions of passengers and providing momentum for continued development along the city’s waterfront,” said NYCEDC President Kyle Kimball. According to the report, these new routes would require “considerable capital and operating subsidies” and an expanded new network featuring the East River Ferry and the additional routes would require “an annual subsidy for weekday service of close to $10 million.” The potential new stops would also require additional capital investment to construct docking stations which feature shelters, ticketing machines, benches, bike racks and two-slip or single-slip barges. Following the recent study, the possible ferry service expansion proposal will now be reviewed by local elected offi cials, leaders, private ferry companies and the community to discuss the specifi c new routes and how to fund them. Currently the only East River Ferry stop in Queens is by Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City between 54th Avenue and 2nd Street. Photo Courtesy of the East River Ferry The New York City Economic Development Corporation released a preliminary report of a 2013 Citywide Ferry Study in which 11 new stops are being proposed for the East River Ferry.
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