Beautiful,
healthy, enthusiastic. And all this in her fifties. Many younger women would be
jealous of her slim figure, fabulously rich hair, alabaster skin. Jaroslava Mrizova,
a busy businesswoman reveals her secret for beauty. „I am positively
obsessed with femininity,“ says the owner of a beauty salon in Opava and
adds that among other things she keeps in shape with Nordic walking.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
You
are a beautiful lady. Can you tell us your secret, how to stay beautiful?
Beauty is largely determined genetically. My
mother is almost eighty years old and you would notice only few wrinkles on her
forehead. In this regard, I was really fortunate. But of course, I too have to
take proper care of myself. Beauty is not only what you see on the outside, but
also what is happening inside of your body. I pay great attention to the every
last cell in my body, read articles about specific issues and even discuss them
with experts. Many things have a vast range of bad influences on our health and
beauty, from chlorinated water to the fumes from the engines. It is important
to know about them and study them.
Would
you say that Czech women look after themselves well?
Every single woman has some kind of beauty
and it is important to further build on it.
Czech women are often unkempt and without a direction in their lives. They
experienced twenty five years of wild capitalism and often have health
problems, especially with weight. When you reach fifty, it is obviously harder
to resist unwanted pounds. The obesity of today’s young girls and also their
problems with cellulite is striking.
What
would you recommend to women as the first step in finding a path to their
beauty?
The first step is the hardest. It is
important to make a solid decision and stick to it. This is really the key to
success. Let me compare this to a runner. The hardest part is to put on your
shoes and start running. Once you get on the track, you will get used to the
pain, stop suffering and start enjoying it. Many women have said to me that
they have tried hard and it did not work. They simply did not try hard enough
or did not stick to the plan. So they became skeptical and quit working on
themselves. The crucial thing is to persevere in your effort.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
Yes,
to persevere can be a real challenge. How do you suggest we can do that?
Ten years ago, I began to discover some inner
beauty products, such as vitamins, mineral, and herbal supplements. I started
to take interest, to consult with specialists, and mainly to apply these products
on myself. Since then I have been very interested for example in Zinc. Organic Zinc
is a key component of many hormones, enzymes, and so called functional chelates
in the female physique. Zinc deficiency leads to a deficit in production of many
compounds based on Zinc, for example collagens, and may result in poor
flexibility of the skin, its aging and also poor nail and hair
growth. Such information is priceless, but unfortunately it is sometimes hard
to get to it.
How do
you mean that?
The cosmetics industry, of course, is not
happy for general public to have information about the internal cosmetics
products. Many research studies are unknown simply because pharmaceutical and
cosmetic industries wish so. And sometimes even information about inner cosmetics
generally available on the internet suddenly disappears. It really is happening.
The cosmetics industry, meaning the outer beauty care, can only manage to cover
up problems, especially skin problems, but they cannot cure them. That is why
it is necessary to focus on the problems coming from the inside.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
Where
do you suggest we can get valid information?
There are beauticians in the Czech Republic
who deal with internal cosmetics, beauty salons such as mine in Opava, where
information can be found. Those who really want to learn about these things can
find the way.
It
is said that we are what we eat. What does a balanced diet consists of and what
should we definitely not miss in our diet?
Certainly, we are what we eat. Healthy diet
should be very clean and above all varied. It is also essential for me personally
to look for the origin of foods I buy. I try to avoid shopping in regular supermarkets.
The core of my diet comprises of vegetables, particularly salads, fruits and
meats. Meat should ideally consist of about five percent of our daily diet.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
It
is surprising that you are not following the rising vegetarian trend…
Certainly not. It has been proved beyond doubt that one cannot do without meat,
because as humans we are omnivores. However, I only eat fine meat, bio or a
brand called Qualivo. This is premium meat that contains half the cholesterol
than the usual meat and double the beneficial fatty acids. Such meat is very
easily digested. In terms of chicken meat, I buy only from domestic sources of
Silesia, where I come from, or from organic farms in the Oder Hills, where
there is no pollution. I also pay close attention to how I wash the meat and how
I prepare it. The meat needs to be washed with fresh water several times even soaked
in yogurt or milk. I wash salads in aerobic oxygen, especially when purchased
in regular stores. This happens when I run out of something at home and do not
have time to go to my preferred places for groceries. Mostly though I buy
organic foods and fresh products. I say that “food is science” and people
should act accordingly.
Is
it worth buying bio products in the Czech Republic? Are they really that much
healthier?
I am a great fan of organic foods. Outside of
the Czech Republic, any fraud on bio products would be severely punished,
especially by supervisory authorities as Bioland or Demeter. However, I would
be very cautious in the Czech Republic, because there are no such authorities. I
suggest shopping outside of the country in Austria or Germany.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
Healthy
lifestyle seems to be time-consuming. From obtaining information to shopping in
Austria or in selected stores, which can be hard to find especially outside of
major cities. Where do you find the time?
It is all a matter of time management.
Women should act professionally about themselves. Once we have made the decision
to work on our beauty and health, we have to play the game. For each and every
day I make my schedule and stick to it. Many women waste time in coffee shops
chatting with girlfriends. I am also happy to share a nice time with my
friends, but a few hours is enough I believe. After that it is only a chit-chat
and I rather go the gym.
There
is also the financial aspect of healthy lifestyle. Organic foods and high
quality cosmetic products can be pricy. How can a Czech woman manage this?
Again, this is a matter of management, in
this case financial. Neither I nor my partner smoke or drink alcohol and this
saves us a lot of finances. This way I can
afford to buy high quality products.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
What
do you think about food supplements?
Food supplements are very important. As I
already mentioned, for example Selenium and Zinc deficiency can cause major
problems for women and need to be supplemented. Dietary supplements should be chosen
based on our detailed blood tests, which is done by a specialist. It is very
important to use products that are completely organic, non-toxic, bio. I really
would not recommend inorganic supplements. It is always good to consult everything with a
specialist.
Stores
are flooded with many supplementary products. How do you choose the right ones?
Should we consult this with our doctor?
The prices of these products can vary and the
very cheap products do not work and their free radicals can even hurt your
body. I am not saying that higher price guarantees higher quality, but it is
usually a good indicator. You must carefully examine the package leaflet.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
What
specifically should we look for?
The most important information is whether
the ingredients of the desired substance come from an organic source. Organic
compounds can be trusted. If we come across any inorganic salts, we should not
buy the product. This is the easiest and quickest way how to differentiate
among all these products.
You
are the owner of beauty salon in Opava. What gave you the idea to start a
business in this area?
The idea came first after I realized how many
women have their lymphatic system clogged. I became very interested in the
vacuum pressing system and attended several courses, particularly in Vienna.
What
do you focus on in your salon?
Our main focus is on the vacuum pressing
system, which I have been applying in my salon for thirteen years. The
lymphatic system has the function of body sewage, but does not have a pump. Veins
and arteries have a pump, the heart. The lymphatic system needs to be pumped up
and put into motion.
For example, I had a client who came to me
with a swollen neck and completely clogged lymphatic system. In two months she left
my salon twenty pounds lighter and healthy. The feeling that I can help someone
was great. Furthermore, we provide massages and individual advisory services
for women how to take care of their health and beauty.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
How
do you make your clients keep coming back? How to gain their trust?
The main indicator is of course the way I
look and feel myself. My clients then can see on their own if the products and
services, which I offered them, work. I believe that’s why I have a following
of satisfied clients. I try every single product on myself before applying it
to my clients.
What
kind of products do you use in your salon?
My philosophy is simple: „Only the
best is good enough.“ And this goes for myself and as well as for my clients.
I only use high quality cosmetic products, usually French, Italian or Canadian
brands of pure organic cocoa. I also eat Xocai healthy chocolate as it is full of
antioxidants. Only after I myself try out these things, I feel comfortable recommending
them to my clients.
foto: Lenka Hatašová
How
do you keep in shape? Are you a fan of long walks, gym or even extreme sports
as your partner, rally driver?
I do some kind of exercise every day,
mainly Nordic walking, which I fell in love with. During autumn and winter I go
to the gym with my partner to do various exercises. I like doing circuit training
workout especially tailored to female body that trims and tones at the
same time. I am no adrenalin junkie.
Last
but not least comes the sleep. Do you have time to get enough rest and your
beauty sleep?
The best way to relax is by exercising. My
parents were farmers so I was used to physical work, running around, helping.
There were times when I had three jobs at a time and no time to rest. There is
a big problem in Silesia with drinking, especially with men. Women have to take
care of the household themselves. For a long time I have worked hard and rested
a little. However, today I sleep on average seven hours a night and take enough
rest, usually by some kind of workout. Sleep is essential for beauty. And we should
not forget about it!
Thank
you for the interview.
Text: Hana
Robinson
Photo: Lenka Hatašová www.lenkahatasova.com
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