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Luxury Drug Rehab Experts Help Addicts Find the Right Treatment

Upscale victims of addiction often seek professional treatment facilities capable of helping them achieve recovery without sacrificing the luxurious lifestyles to which they’re accustomed. Unfortunately, that search is often impeded by a lack of transparency in the treatment center community. That’s about to change.

LuxuryDrugRehab.com is pleased to announce a new referral service linking affluent addiction victims to the best treatment and recovery facilities on earth. The goal of LuxuryDrugRehab.com is to help those victims find the facility that’s exactly right for them. This is to ensure positive outcomes and lasting results in the healing process. To do that, the service provides clients with expert personal advice—combined with a thorough and accurate understanding of the treatment options available to them. That sort of enlightenment can often make all the difference in the world.

Rehabilitation is never easy. On the contrary, recovery is an arduous process. So —recovery patients need all the support they can get on the road to wellness. The best luxury drug rehab centers combine clinical excellence with elegant amenities and world-class service. This helps them achieve the goal of helping clients get better without suffering along the way. In the end, treatment can’t succeed on any terms other than those.

Frequently, that principle isn’t put into practice. Many rehab centers fall far short of the commitments they make to their clients.

While there are plenty of “luxury” treatment facilities in California, many fail to deliver the sort of cutting-edge care upon which all meaningful recovery must be based. Instead, they choose to devote their resources to superficial amenities — as if recovery could be achieved through physical comfort alone. When push comes to shove, a rehab center that focuses on elegance before expertise can’t possibly be expected to help its residents achieve any kind of lasting wellness.

Given what’s at stake in the fight against addiction, failure is simply unacceptable. And that, in a no uncertain terms, is precisely why LuxuryDrugRehab.com is so important to its clients and their families

It’s no secret that addiction is an awful disease. The good news is that successful luxury addiction treatment facilities can help clients rediscover life as they used to know it, and rediscover themselves as they used to be. LuxuryDrugRehab.com promises to change the lives of those individuals who trust their health to its professional counselors, by helping them distinguish elite treatment facilities from inferior institutions.

Under the circumstances, it’s hard to imagine that any service could ever be more important than that.

LuxuryDrugRehab.com is a referral service dedicated to connecting callers with the right long term luxury drug rehab center. To learn more about the service and luxury drug rehab programs, call 1-888-488-0088, or visit the website at luxurydrugrehab.com. Online visitors will find testimonials, staff profiles, and other valuable information about the rehabilitation experience.

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Harley Medical Group service would be recommended by 98% of its patients

The Harley Medical Group, which has 26 clinics in the UK, reveals outstanding results from an independent customer satisfaction survey of patients from clinics nationwide for 2007 and 2008.

Combined results for 2007 and 2008 reveal 98% of patients would recommend the Harley
Medical Group based on their own experience – 100% responded positively in 2007 with 97% saying the same for 2008.

On overall satisfaction, patients were asked to consider all areas of service from treatment in the clinic, consultations with nurses and surgeons to their operation and post-operative support. Ninety-five per cent of 2008 patients thought the Harley Medical Group’s service was ‘very good’ or ‘good’ with 96% reporting the same for 2007.

Liz Dale, director at the Harley Medical Group, said: “We attribute these fantastic results as much to our strict medical ethos and consultation period as to the skill of our surgeons. At the Harley Medical Group we advise all patients to think long and hard about their surgery and to consider the implications for a minimum of six months before they begin the consultation procedure.”

Every patient at the Harley Medical Group will meet with a fully trained cosmetic surgerynurse counsellor for an initial consultation when each stage of the procedure, from consultation with the surgeon through to the post-operative, follow-up and recovery period will be explained thoroughly. The clinical aspects of the operation will also be covered in detail, any questions will be answered and concerns addressed. Nurse counsellors can also put potential clients in touch with other patients who have undergone the same treatment.

Only after both patient and nurse are happy to proceed will an appointment be made with a surgeon who will assess the patient for suitability and talk through the procedure in detail. (All surgeons associated with the Harley Medical Group in the UK are on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery – in Ireland with The Medical Council Ireland – and meet the requirements of the Healthcare Commission, for practicing in the UK.)

  • The Harley Medical Group is the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, performing more procedures and with more clinics than any other cosmetic surgery provider. It has been established for more than 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded cosmetic surgery groups operating in the UK. It has treated more than 435,000 patients to date.

The Harley Medical Group works tirelessly to maintain the highest standards in the industry for the benefits all cosmetic surgery and non surgical patients. We are currently at the forefront of the campaign to ensure that the government continues to regulate the use of certain laser types used in cosmetic surgery and non surgical treatments so that patients are protected from rogue practitioners.

The Harley Medical Group is renowned for introducing and pioneering most new surgical and non-surgical techniques to the UK and Irish markets, such as Aesthera PPx, Laser Hair Removal, Cool Touch Laser, Silk Touch Laser, Collagen for lines and wrinkles, Laser for snoring, Tumescent Liposuction, LPG cellulite treatment etc. All new treatments and techniques are first thoroughly researched and tested before they are submitted for approval by the Group’s Medical Advisory Committee, as being suitable for application by the group’s fully trained and specialized plastic surgeons, doctors and treatment nurses.

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South Florida OB/GYN launches The Center for Cosmetic Laser Gynecology

Dr. Mark Scheinberg, M.D., is announcing the recent launch of The Center for Cosmetic Laser Gynecology.

The Center is devoted to empowering women and providing them with knowledge, choice, and alternatives through cosmetic gynecology. “As an OB/GYN, I’ve encountered many patients over the years that complained about the appearance or changes in the sensation and the function of their vagina and surrounding areas,” said Dr. Scheinberg.

Dr. Scheinberg has performed over 6,000 deliveries and over 10,000 gynecological surgical procedures. He has trained under and received certification in cosmetic vaginal surgery from the famed Dr. Matlock of “Dr. 90210,” and recognition has been given to him by the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America (LVRIA). He received advanced training in Cosmetic Vaginal Reconstruction and Transformation by the internationally renowned Professor Adam Ostrzenski, M.D., PH.D.

For those patients with vaginal relaxation and urinary incontinence, Dr. Scheinberg can tighten the vaginal muscles and enhance the strength and control of the vagina throughLaser Vaginal Rejuvenation (LVR) and cosmetic vaginal reconstruction. These can reverse the effects of aging and childbirth and return normal.

Many women are unhappy with the look for their genitalia. Designer Laser Vaginoplasty(DLV) can repair, enhance, and beautify the genitalia. The most common DLV procedures are the Labioplasty/Labiaplasty (minora and majora), Hymenoplasty, Hoodoplasty, reduction of prepuce (excess skin over and lateral of the clitoris).

“I found that traditional gynecology did not give patients the aesthetics and consistent results they were looking for. Patients come into my office with a picture of Playboy and say they want to look like that. We can do that!” said Dr. Scheinberg.

In addition, The Center for Cosmetic Laser Gynecology is now offering Vaser Liposuctionand Brazilian Butt Lifts.

To learn more about Dr. Scheinberg and The Center for Cosmetic Laser Gynecology, visit his website at http://www.cosmeticlasergyn.com

mark-scheinbergAbout Dr. Mark Scheinberg

Dr. Mark N. Scheinberg, M.D., is a Board Certified Gynecologist who can completely resculpt, tighten and rejuvenate the vagina. He was trained by the well known Dr. Matlock of Dr. 90210.

Dr. Mark N. Scheinberg also received advanced training in Cosmetic Vaginal Reconstruction and Transformation by the internationally renowned Professor Dr. Adam Ostrzenski, M.D., PH.D. He is recognized by the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute (LVRI) and is a member of the International Society of Cosmeto-Gynecologists.

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Thousands Of Brits Undergo BOTOX® Treatment Every Year To Reduce The Appearance Of Laughter Lines And Furrowed Brows

However scientists have discovered another use for the anti-wrinkle treatment. Not only can it be used to reduce the effects of ageing and stop hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), but BOTOX® can now actually improve your mood as well.

Researchers at Cardiff University investigated the effects of cosmetic treatments on the mood of 25 volunteers.

Out of the group a number of them underwent BOTOX® whilst others had laser surgery, cosmetic peels and numerous other treatments designed to make the skin look younger. All of the groups felt that their treatment was particularly effective, but those given BOTOX® said they felt much happier.

Researchers believe that our expressions affect our mood, so when we wrinkle our brows when annoyed it only reinforces our irritation.

Therefore by stopping the face from frowning, BOTOX® actually makes patients feel happier.

David Ross, chief executive of The Hospital Group, said: “Despite the recession, our clinics have reported a surge in the number of BOTOX® treatments conducted across the country.

“For many years we have noticed the positive effect the treatment has had not only on our patient’s appearance, but also their mood. Patients leave our clinics in high spirits which we feel contributes to their numerous return visits.”

The Hospital Group, one of the country’s leading cosmetic surgeries, provides a vast number of age preventative treatments across its 19 clinics throughout the UK.

The Group saw an incredible 226 per cent increase in the number of non-surgical procedures performed in 2008. A total of 5,200 treatments were carried out across the group last year with treatments such as Botox®, hyperhidrosis and facial peels rising in popularity.

Since The Hospital Group was established in 1992, it has grown from a small pharmaceutical company to one of the UK’s foremost cosmetic surgery providers. The Group is committed to providing the very highest standards and all procedures are performed by an expert medical team in state-of-the-art facilities that are second to none.

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Heartbreaking Drug Addiction Story Shown on New Rehab Blog

The Narconon drug rehab blog has recently been publishing a heartbreaking; yet, inspiring true story of a woman’s drug addiction. Sabrina was a drug addict and runaway from Montreal, Canada, who saw her own demons destroy her life and the life of her family. Talking about her family at the time, Sabrina said in the interview: “I tried to make sure they were as far away from me as possible. I didn’t want to think about them – I didn’t want to have a family.” Recent postings on the new Narconon drug rehab blog show a short 60 second trailer of the soon to be released full-length interview.

With blogging being one of the most effective ways to get information out there, the Narconon drug rehab program wanted the opportunity to share some true stories, and also post some useful information to help those struggling with addiction. This informative new blog features categories such as, Drug and Alcohol Fact Sheets, thesearticles will give readers the hard facts on drugs, not sugar coating the devastating impact these drugs have. There are two similar categories, Overcoming Addiction, and Drug Addiction Stories. Both of these categories feature true and fictional stories of people battling drug addiction. It shows in great detail the pain and suffering caused by drugs and alcohol, it also tells of the inspirational moments of those people who overcame their own addictions.

If a reader is interested in keeping up to date on the recent activities of the Narconon Trois-Rivieres drug rehab center, there is a category on the blog, Drug Prevention News, which talks about all the recent events and activities taking place. Drug addiction is a very powerful demon to fight, and millions of people are battling it everyday. The ones that have beaten their addictions need to tell their story. Those still battling need to see that achieving life long sobriety is possible. This is one of the main purposes of this new drug rehab blog. For more information about drug addiction, or if you or someone you know is battling drug addiction. Call the Narconon drug rehab toll free line at, 1-877-782-7409. You can also visit the Narconon drug rehab programs website at http://narconon.ca/.

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Buy Steroids Online At SteroidsCenter.Com

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Drug Addiction Is Curable With Professional Drug Treatment

Getting a loved one drug treatment help can be stressful. However, finding a professional and successful drug treatment center is easier with the help of Cliffside Malibu. This sunny California facility offers drug rehab, alcohol detox and other addiction treatment options. With a dual diagnosis option, addicts with multiple addictions can be treated for all of them simultaneously.

Drug treatment centers provide a means of sober living for addicts. Ultimately, a drug rehab program such as the one provided at Cliffside Malibu generates a customized addiction treatment plan for each patient. Throughout the program, the staff monitors the addict and adjusts the plan according to daily needs in order to help the recovery process to occur faster.

A luxurious outlet to recovery, Cliffside Malibu provides countless amenities to its patient. such as anything from comfortable bedding and a turn down services to activities such as acupuncture, yoga, massage and hiking. All of these activities have been decided upon because of their relaxing and calming effects.

Families are also encouraged to participate through various counseling and therapy sessions. Cliffside Malibu generally uses a combination of group, individual and family therapy to generate the best available addiction treatment program nationwide. Unrivaled by no other addiction treatment facility, Cliffside Malibu is a leading addiction recovery facility in the United States.

The professional staff of health care professionals, counselors and therapists all is dedicated to the recovery process as well. By providing increased expertise and a caring and understanding attitude, patients are provided a relaxing and “at home-like” atmosphere to heal within. If any concerns come up, the staff works with the patient to change the situation so they feel more comfortable, thus giving them a better (and quicker) chance at sobriety.

For more information on drug treatment and drug treatment centers options, visit Cliffsidemalibu.com or Drugrehabsunsetmalibu.com. Their drug rehab program provides a means for recovery for any addict. With extensive knowledge in a variety of addictions, any patient is given a chance at sobriety. With a comfortable atmosphere and a friendly staff, a stay at Cliffside Malibu is not daunting, but enjoyable.

About Cliffside Malibu: Cliffside Malibu has a drug rehab program that provides additional alcohol rehab and other addiction treatment facilities too. Located on the sunny shore of Malibu, California, Cliffside Malibu has an ocean front and beach front location. The facility offers addiction drug treatment help for alcoholics, drug addicts, and other addicts including gambling, porn, or even eating disorders. Countless patients have received a chance at sober living because of the professional staff and their dedication and motivation to all of their patients to ensure they succeed in freeing themselves from addiction.

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Addiction Treatment Program At Cliffside Malibu Gives Addicts A Chance At New Life

Determining whether addiction treatment is needed for an addict can be a difficult decision. However, the decision-making process should include the well being of the addict in your life. While you want them to be well once more, it’s important that you organize an intervention with their loved ones to explain this to them. While many addicts do not react well to this setting, being the bad guy isn’t always a bad thing.

An alcohol rehab program offered by Cliffside Malibu will provide a chance at sober living. Their professional staff of doctors, therapists and counselors will work on changing the mindset of the alcoholic as well as work on creating new ways of thinking for the future. Family counseling and therapy sessions also can occur if additional guidance is needed for family members or perhaps resolutions need to be made regarding past situations as a result of the alcohol addiction.

Cliffside Malibu provides a luxurious outlet to recovery. With their beach front sunny Malibu California location, their drug/alcohol rehab center offers detox and dual diagnosis facilities for patients. After being admitted to Cliffside Malibu, patients are offered a room with down comforters and pillows as well as a turn down service. Other activities patients may embark in include: yoga, massage, hiking and acupuncture. Gourmet food is served within the facility as well.

Ultimately, Cliffside Malibu’s addiction treatment programs are unrivaled by no one else in the rehab industry. This superior treatment center understands the recovery process and works directly with each patient’s needs specifically to help them recover. After a patient is admitted to the facility, a specific addiction treatment plan is created. The staff closely monitors and adjusts this plan as needed throughout the patient’s stay.

With a combination of group, family and individual therapy as well as alcohol dependency knowledge, patients are given the best chance at a new life and sober living options.

Moving through life as an addict can be blinding, not realizing how you react under certain situations can be damaging to many relationships, personal and professional.

For more information on alcohol treatment or addiction treatment options, visitCliffsidemalibu.com or Drugrehabsunsetmalibu.com. Their alcohol rehab program provides a means for recovery for any addict.

About Cliffside Malibu: Cliffside Malibu is an alcohol rehab program as well as offering other drug rehab and addiction treatment facilities. Located in sunny California and on an ocean front and beach front location, Cliffside provides addiction help for alcoholics, drug addicts and other addicts to gambling, porn or eating disorders. With a continuous success rate track record, countless patients have become sober once more due to the professional help from the staff at Cliffside Malibu.

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Drug Rehab Center Provides Comprehensive Care To Those Seeking Help

After finding a loved one needs help from drug or alcohol addiction, the road to finding them help can be scary. Choosing a reputable rehab center for drug detox does not have to be difficult with the help of Cliffside Malibu, a beach front rehab center.

Cliffside Malibu has helped countless patients and specializes in addiction to:
* Alcohol
* Cocaine
* Heroin
* Marijuana
* Pharmaceuticals
* Sex/Porn
* Eating Disorders
* Opiates
* Gambling

These addictions include this list but are not limited to them. This is because Cliffside Malibu’s staff has extensive knowledge in a variety of types of addictions and how to help patients with them. With a large staff of health care professionals, therapists and counselors, anyone can achieve a sober life with the help of Cliffside Malibu. The staff of Cliffside Malibu is dedicated to helping each and every patient achieve sobriety. With an extended care program for sober living, patients can continue to stay within the facility for continued therapy and for observation. This is to ensure they remain on their sober track before embarking on a new life in the real world.

Ultimately, Cliffside Malibu will give addicts a chance at a better life. Addiction can be a scary process and without the help of professionals, addicts can continue a dangerous lifestyle. Addiction not only hurts addicts themselves, but their families and other loved ones as well. The staff of Cliffside Malibu works on helping addicts to realize this notion in order to provide an additional incentive to get sober.

The beach front luxury location helps to create calm, relaxing atmosphere in which to reach sobriety. With various high-end amenities including luxury bedding options, a turn down services, yoga, massage, hiking, gourmet food, and acupuncture, patients can enjoy daily luxuries while working toward becoming sober. With family counseling and therapy options as well, the process of becoming sober is a joint effort.

Drug Rehab Center as Cliffside Malibu provide a new life for patients seeking help. With the dedication of everyone involved in the recovery process, recovery from addiction, no matter what it is, can be achieved with the help of the professionals at Cliffside Malibu.

For more information on Drug Rehab or drug detox options, visit Cliffsidemalibu.com or Drugrehabsunsetmalibu.com. Their drug rehab center provides a mean for recovery for any addict.

About Cliffside Malibu: Cliffside Malibu is a drug rehab and alcohol addiction treatment center located in Sunny California on a beach front luxury location. Providing addiction help for drug, alcohol and other addictions such as porn, gambling and eating disorders, the drug rehab center has helped countless patients.

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Slimband Offers Toronto Weight Loss Surgery Options To Prolong Life

Achieving a manageable weight is not an easy endeavor for all. However, it is imperative to a happy and healthy life. Slimband, a revolutionary way of achieving this manageable weight, is a new approach to bariatric surgery. This method helps you to not only lose weight, but to keep the weight off. This manageable solution will help anyone who has struggled with long-term weight control in the past.

Losing weight for most people isn’t the problem, but staying motivated to keep it off. A goal weight is met, and the pounds start to pile back on. In fact, various studies have concluded that 95% of people who lose weight put the weight back on in 2-3 years. That number is astonishing but toronto weight loss surgery with the use of Slimband is the answer. For those who have experienced this experience, Slimband can provide an alternative to starting the weight loss journey all over again.

Slimband involves no diets and gives the individual an increased energy level, which helps them to burn calories more readily. From an increased self-confidence to improved physical appearance and a sustainable weight loss method, Slimband has a high success rate for those choosing to embark on bariatric surgery. With an, “Eat what you want” mentality with an internal portion control system, Slimband lowers the risk of weight-related health issues for a patient’s future.

What exactly is Slimband and what would happen if I choose to embark on Toronto weight loss surgery? Slimband is an adjustable and reversible process that includes the attachment of a band to the top of one’s stomach. This forms a small gastric pouch which reduces the food intake abilities a person can hold. A port is placed under the skin and medical staff can adjust the amount of solution that goes into the band to tighten or loosen it depending on the weight loss process and the weight loss goals involved.

Ultimately, the Slimband process includes two steps. First, the surgical implantation of the band and then a 4 year follow up plan that includes nutrition counseling, professional fitness programs and fill adjustments depending on the results and/or needs of the particular bariatric surgery patient.

While weight loss can be a great change for someone’s lifestyle, it also significantly prolongs someone’s life, for the risk of heart disease; type II diabetes and high cholesterol are lowered as excess weight decreases.

For someone interested in Slimband and Toronto Weight Loss Surgery, they should be prepared to ask their potential surgeon several questions before agreeing to Bariatric surgery. Some of these questions include:

# Who in fact will be doing this surgery?
# What are the qualifications they have to do this procedure?
# What is the cost for consultation with this surgeon?
# What is the cost for Slimband / Toronto Weight loss surgery?
# Are there any complications I should be aware of?

After deciding whether Slimband is for you, a consultation will occur with a professional bariatric surgeon who is experienced in Slimband. From there, your options will be provided to you as well as any questions answered that you need before deciding to finalize your plan for Toronto Weight Loss Surgery.

For more information on toronto weight loss surgery or Bariatric Surgery, visit slimband.com or call 416-482-2988 or toll-free 1-800-308-5458. The Slimband method will change your life forever. What are you waiting for? Log on today!

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Drug Addiction Stories – Hot Topic on New Narconon Drug Rehab Blog

Blogging has always been one of the best ways to get information out there, and let the whole world know what is on your mind. A new blog promoted by the Narconon Trois-Rivieres drug rehab program has been getting rave reviews for its unique content, accessibility, and over all image. The purpose of this blog is to keep getting the message out to millions of people about the effects drugs and alcoholcan have on a person life. Everyday there are individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. These drug addiction stories give a detailed look into the life of those battling drug addiction. Some of these posts are based on true stories about drug addiction, and some of these stories on drug addiction are fictional, but are inspired on true events.

Every week there will be new short drug addiction stories posted, all telling a different tale about drug addiction. Every now and then there will be something based on a true story, or a testimonial, or account of someone’s life who has experienced drug addiction. These drug addiction stories are important, because they tell the stories of people experiencing the horrors of a drug or alcohol addiction. The Narconon drug rehab program has been publishing real life stories and videos of real people overcoming addiction for many months now. It is important for those who are battling addiction to see that it is very possible to overcome addiction, and beat it for good.

Every addict and former addict has a story to tell, some of these stories are inspirational, and some of these stories are quite sad. There is always a message to be delivered; drug and alcohol abuse has the potential to take so much away from a person. Everyday there are more people suffering from addiction, and some of these addicts gave up hope that they can get out of their drug or alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is battling a drug or alcohol addiction, call our toll free number at, 1-877-782-7409, or visit us at, http://narcononrehab.com/

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Brits Could Be Waiting Too Long To Do Something About Their Health – Reports PruHealth

PruHealth’s bi-annual Vitality Index* – which tracks the nation’s health trends across stress, exercise, diet, smoking, health knowledge and check-ups – has shown that it would take being diagnosed with a health condition to encourage the 79% of people in the UK to improve their health and fitness.

The Vitality Index also shows a distinction between what UK adults consider the biggest health concerns facing the nation and their own individual health concerns. For example, while obesity was considered the biggest health issue facing the nation, from an individual standpoint, cancer was the greatest health concern nationally. Inability to stop smoking and alcohol abuse made it into the top 5 biggest health issues facing the nation; however these concerns were replaced by stress and Alzheimer’s disease on the list of individual health concerns. Conversely, poor diet and nutrition was considered one of the biggest health concerns facing the nation by almost one fifth of UK adults (19 per cent), but only 8 per cent saw it as an individual health concern.

Although people in the UK appear to be clear on the big issues that are facing the health of the nation (with 81 per cent of people knowing what they should and should not do to be healthy), when it comes to translating this knowledge into healthy behaviours, people appear to be struggling. Only a fifth exercise the recommended 5 days a week or more, and just under a quarter eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

Shaun Matisonn, CEO at PruHealth, said: “The most concerning figure here is undoubtedly the 79 per cent of people who will wait until they are diagnosed with an illness before making any attempt to improve their health and fitness, rather than making a lifestyle change now in order to prevent being diagnosed with an illness in the future.

“Finding a way to motivate a change in lifestyle is the biggest hurdle we face as a society, but using incentives to encourage people to look after their health and wellbeing is an extremely powerful motivator.”

Commenting on the findings, Dr David Grainger, Senior Fellow, Cambridge University, said: “Even though three-quarters of people see the health of themselves and their loved ones as a key priority, for the majority it would take diagnosis of ill health to motivate any significant change of lifestyle. It is hard to over-estimate how big a hurdle this is to promoting change. It is disappointing to see that only 13 per cent of respondents had regular health checks, despite the emphasis of the public health message on prevention rather than cure.

“Interestingly, though, more than half of the population say they would change their lifestyle in response to rewards and incentives. Giving serious thought to incentives for a healthy lifestyle must therefore move higher up the public health agenda.”

*The research was carried out on behalf of PruHealth, the insurer that rewards policyholders for engaging in healthy behaviour, by Ipsos MORI. A nationally representative sample of 3,034 GB adults were questioned online in January 2009. Results are weighted to be representative of the GB adult population. Seasonal variations may affect some responses.

About PruHealth
PruHealth was launched in October 2004 as a joint venture between Prudential and Discovery Holdings from South Africa. Since launch, PruHealth has grown quickly. It now covers over 190,000 lives and in a sample of its individual customers, one third said they had changed their behaviour for the better because of its Vitality reward scheme which encourages policyholders to look after their health.

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Lexington Medical Center Has Made Medical History By Becoming The First Hospital In South Carolina With Incisionless Surgery

Lexington Medical Center has made medical history by becoming the first hospital in South Carolina with incisionless surgery.

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The South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center, a physician practice affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, is now offering “the ROSE procedure” and performed it for the first time at Lexington Medical Center this week. ROSE stands for Restorative Obesity Surgery, Endoscopic. This procedure is for patients who have gained weight back after gastric bypass surgery. Currently, only approximately 30 facilities in the United States offer this treatment.

During ROSE, the surgeon will insert an endoscope through the patient’s mouth into the stomach pouch. The doctor then creates folds to make the stomach pouch smaller. Because there are no external cuts into the body, the procedure offers the advantages of reduced risk of infection, less post-operative pain, faster recovery time and no scars. The treatment can be especially important in South Carolina, which ranks 5th in the nation for obesity.

Dr. Marc Antonetti and Dr. Glen Strickland of the South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center completed special training to do the ROSE procedure at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas earlier this year. Each procedure takes about 1 ½ hours. Patients may be in the hospital less than one day. The ideal candidate is someone who had gastric bypass two years ago, lost greater than 50% of their excess weight and regained greater than 10%.

Before the ROSE procedure, patients who regained weight after gastric bypass surgery had few treatment options. Scarring from the initial procedure made revision surgery challenging, with longer recovery time and an increased risk for complications.

Some patients regain weight after gastric bypass surgery because of gradual enlargement of the surgically altered small stomach pouch. In weight loss surgery, the stomach pouch is made very small, which creates a feeling of fullness after just a small volume of food is eaten. When the pouch gradually enlarges, the feeling of fullness is no longer present, patients can eat larger meals and weight regain occurs.

Doctors say similar incisionless surgery may have future application for gall bladder surgery and appendectomies.

The South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center is dual-certified as a Center of Excellence in bariatric surgery by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Its doctors are Dr. Antonetti, Dr. Strickland and Dr. Jim Givens. The surgeons there have completed more than 3,000 bariatric surgeries.

News reporters who wish to do a story on the procedure, its patients and doctors should call Jennifer Wilson at Lexington Medical Center at 803-791-2191. For more information on the South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center and the ROSE procedure, go to www.scobesity.com.

About Lexington Medical Center
Lexington Medical Center, in West Columbia, S.C., anchors a county-wide health care network that includes six community medical centers throughout Lexington County and employs a staff of 5,100 health care professionals. The network also includes the largest extended care facility in the state, an occupational health center and physician practices. At its heart is the 384-bed state-of-the-art Lexington Medical Center, with a reputation for the highest quality care. Lexington Medical Center was voted one of the “Best Places to Work” by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, “Best Hospital” by readers of The State for nine years in a row, “Best Hospital” by readers of the Free Times and “Best Place to Have a Baby” by readers of Palmetto Parent. Visit www.lexmed.com or www.lexmed.tv.

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Sweaty Summers A Thing Of The Past

The virtues of a colourful summer wardrobe are extolled by many a style expert. But many men and women across the UK have little choice but to reach for something in black or white – for fear of the embarrassment caused by their excessive sweating.

Sweating is a natural function to control body temperature, but for some people excessive sweating – or hyperhidrosis – can occur for no apparent reason.

The severity of the condition varies from person to person and the underarm area is usually the main area affected. Wherever the condition strikes, excessive sweating can prove problematic socially and professionally.

The condition comes about when the sympathetic nervous system, which controls involuntary responses such as sweating and blushing, fails to regulate sweating. But The Hospital Group can provide relief for those suffering from the affliction with its BOTOX® cure.

The BOTOX® treatment involves a series of injections in the affected area, which prevents the release of the chemical acetylcholine from the nerve fibres that stimulate overactive sweat glands.

The non-surgical procedure takes only half an hour and the patient will see a dramatic improvement that lasts for around six months.

The Hospital Group, one of the country’s leading cosmetic surgeries, provides a vast number of non-surgical treatments across its 19 clinics throughout the UK.

The Group saw an incredible 226 per cent increase in the number of non-surgical procedures performed in 2008. A total of 5,200 treatments were carried out across the group last year with treatments such as BOTOX®, hyperhidrosis and face peels rising in popularity.

The Hospital Group is committed to providing the very highest standards and all procedures are performed by an expert medical team in state-of-the-art facilities that are second to none. Since The Hospital Group was established, it has grown from a small pharmaceutical company to one of the UK’s foremost cosmetic surgery providers.

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Bespoke Breasts

With the ever rising demand for breast enhancement, The Hospital Group, one of the country’s leading providers of cosmetic surgery, has launched the revolutionary new Natrelle™ breast implants f r o m Allergan.

With a range of over 500 implants, the patient has a choice of four projections and gel types as well as a number of textured and smooth surfaces, allowing a more natural and individual breast enhancement.

Surgery isn’t something to be taken lightly, and to ensure the patient is in control every step of the way, The Hospital Group’s surgeons utilise the latest Biodynamics® Breast Analysis System which will measure the breast accurately and assist in selecting the perfect Natrelle™ implant based on the individual’s requirements.

A total of up to 36 detailed measurements may be taken during the consultation, followed by a discussion of the patient’s preferences and expectations in terms of cleavage, shape, size and feel.

The amazing new software also offers a visualisation system, enabling the patient to see and feel the effect of the enhancement before undergoing surgery by wearing a specially designed vest with externally worn simulated breast prosthesis.

David Ross, chief executive of The Hospital Group, said: “Our main concern when performing any form of surgical procedure is that the patient is 100 per cent happy with the end result.

“This fabulous new technology allows patients to actually see the difference our bespoke implants will have on both posture and appearance before undergoing any form of treatment. This in turn ensures patients will be completely satisfied with the proposed enhancement”.

Since The Hospital Group was established in 1992, it has grown f r o m a small pharmaceutical company to one of the UK’s foremost cosmetic surgery providers. The Group is committed to providing the very highest standards and all procedures are performed by an expert medical team in state-of-the-art facilities that are second to none.

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She’s Never Been Shy About Her Achievements, And Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace Now Has A Lot More To Be Proud Of

Now a published author, everyone’s favourite Big Brother glamour girl has sought help from The Hospital Group cosmetic surgeons to boost her profile – with a breast enlargement, more commonly known as a boob job.

Aisleyne, who has recently turned 30, said: “You hear of people booking in for surgery and not getting the look they wanted, and that was me before.

“I just wanted to get the shape sorted out. My boobs were sitting quite far apart so I wanted something which gave me much more of a cleavage.

“I definitely don’t want them massive like Jordan or super-pert like Victoria Beckham, just something natural which is going to look good in a dress.”

Aisleyne turned to the UK’s leading surgery provider to improve the shape and size of her D-cups, which were increased to an E by the surgeon at the Bromsgrove-based exclusive clinic.

The Hospital Group, the leading uk cosmetic surgery provider, perform a wide range of aesthetic procedures in 19 specialist clinics across the country and the main Dolan Park hospital in Bromsgrove is the largest surgery-dedicated unit in Europe.

Since The Hospital Group was established in 1992, it has risen to become the UK’s biggest weight loss surgery provider, performing more gastric procedures last year than the NHS. The Hospital Group is committed to providing the very highest standards and all procedures are performed by an expert medical team in state-of-the-art facilities that are second to none.

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Whether You Are Considering A Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast Enlargement Or A Face Lift, We Are Able To Arrange Cosmetic Surgery Expertise

We are committed to arranging cosmetic surgery and Gastric Band surgery for you at an affordable price. The cosmetic surgery clinic in Prague offers the latest cosmetic surgery and non surgical treatments. We are able to arrange cosmetic surgery for both men and women using the most up to date range of treatments. The plastic surgeons at the clinic in Prague are highly experienced, qualified and innovative.

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Prague is fast becoming the ‘cosmetic capital’ of Europe. The Czech Republic has a long tradition of plastic surgery. Professor Francis Burian, a Czech, is regarded as one of the pioneers in the field of plastic surgery. Charles University, Prague was home to Europe’s first faculty for plastic surgery opening in 1920.

With plastic surgeons having to study for their medical degree, then having to practice general surgery first which is followed by 5 years of plastic surgery. You can be assured that your surgeon is not only qualified but experienced too.

Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women. Some of the most requested cosmetic surgery are tummy tuck with liposuction, breast enlargement and eyelid surgery. Enquiries from men in particular are increasing as cosmetic surgery becomes both more affordable and acceptable. Cosmetic surgery is an option people choose for varying reasons. Whether it be a requirement for a tummy tuck with liposuction after child birth. Eyelid surgery to improve appearance to give a younger, fresher look or nose reshaping. At Beautiful Beings we can arrange your cosmetic surgery for you.

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Is Gastric Band Surgery Cheating?

Most People who are considering gastric band surgery probably have been struggling with their weight problem for many years – they have lost and regained weight perhaps several times.

Gastric Band dose not provide an instant solution, but it does provide a long term solution, most patients manage to reach a weight they are comfortable with and can stablise their weight.

Is gastric band cheating? Well, it dose cheat misery and bad health. Does it make any sense to struggle with a weight problem for many years – life is short, most people want to have a healthy and happy life without their weight problem hanging over them day in and day out. Giving that you can now get this surgery for around under £4,000, it makes sense to get it done if your BMI (body mass index) is between 35 to 50. The money you can save from your food bills after the surgery will exceed soon that you have paid for the surgery.

The money you will save from your food bills can then be happily spent on an entire new wardrobe. This is not cheating, this is logical, sensible decision.

Do talk to your GP about the idea of getting a gastric band fitted, if your local nhs won’t do it, there is no reason why you should not get it done privately if you can manage the finance.

You can have more information from the links below:

http://www.beautifulbeings.co.uk/gastric-band.html

http://www.beautifulbeings.co.uk/

http://www.beautifulbeings.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/pricing.htm

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Nursing Shortfall In The UK, According To Hays, Specialist Recruitment

According to Hays, specialist recruitment, the acute shortage of qualified workers, which continues to plague the nursing sector, is particularly apparent for A&E, critical care (ITU), theatre, intensive care (ICU) and emergency medicine nurses.

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The magnitude of the shortage has however now also spilt over into other areas of nursing jobs such as obstetrician, orthopaedic, anaesthetic and gynaecologist nurses are also highly sought after by the health service. Additionally there is currently a shortage of accident and emergency expertise and a growing requirement for nurses from an emergency medicine background.

“Without a doubt, there is a shortage of nurses in the UK. The available talent from abroad throws an important lifeline given the pressing need for skilled nurses. Around 10% of nurses working in the UK have trained abroad and it is important that skills shortages in the healthcare sector continue to be addressed where possible, using labour from overseas where necessary,” added Simon Hudson, the new Director of Hays Global Resourcing.

The UK has been able to benefit from the global mobility of the nursing sector and tap into the worldwide nursing talent pool to fill its vacancies, however, “The shortage of nurses is not just limited to the UK. Demand exceeds supply across the world, which in turn fuels this cyclical international movement of labour in the nursing profession,” continued Simon.

Many UK nurses are leaving to go and work abroad to destinations such as Canada, Australia, the Middle East and the United States. There are several reasons why nurses from the UK are attracted to overseas destinations, but clearly it is more a case of lifestyle and financial reasons rather than an inability to find a job in the UK.

Nursing in the UK not only offers excellent and varied opportunities to learn valuable skills but also enables individuals to make a positive difference to the lives of others. The NHS encourages applications from people with a wide range of academic and vocational qualifications.

“Going on a work placement or volunteering are excellent routes into the nursing sector and a great way to get a feel for the industry,” said John Faraguna, the newly appointed Managing Director of Hays Health and Social Care. Other ways of entering the industry include cadet schemes and apprenticeships, especially for those with previous NHS experience, for example, clinical support workers and healthcare assistants.

According to recent statistics from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), one in three community nurses are over 50 and over a fifth of practice nurses are over 55, which adds up to around 200,000 nurses who are due to retire over the next decade.

This represents almost 50% of the worker population and this will leave a massive skills shortfall if these problems are not addressed. This is a worrying prospect at a time when the size of the UK’s elderly population looks set to continue to increase over the coming years, meaning the demand for specialist nurses will continue to grow with it.

“The best solution to this issue is a combination of more effective utilisation and retention of skilled nurses, increased emphasis on training new nurses and, in the short term, increased international recruitment” concluded John,

 

About Hays Healthcare:
Hays Healthcare is part of Hays plc, the leading global specialist recruitment group. It is market leader in the UK and Australia, and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe. As at 30 June 2008, the Group employed 8,294 staff operating from 380 offices in 28 countries across 17 specialisms.

For the year ended 30 June 2008:
– the Group had revenues of £2.5 billion, net fees of £786.8 million and operating profit before exceptional items of £253.8 million; 
– the Group placed around 80,000 candidates into permanent jobs and around 300,000 people into temporary assignments; 
– the temporary placement business represented 49% of net fees and the permanent placement business represented 51% of net fees. 

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Boots Stocks New Alli Weight Loss Product

Boots have announced the arrival of alli, a new over the counter weight loss medicine. alli (Orlistat 60mg), available at Boots without prescription and is suitable for adults with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 28 or over, who are prepared to make changes to their diet – and Advantage Card holders who purchase alli from Boots are eligible for a whole host of added savings and benefits.

Alli Weight Loss

As one of UK’s leading healthcare retailers, Boots is a popular destination for those wanting to find out more about how to lose weight safely and effectively through taking alli. Boots pharmacists are on hand for expert, personalised help and advice without an appointment, and will be able to recommend the best way to help customers lose weight with the help of the weight loss aid, alli.

Weight loss advice from Boots experts:

“If customers want to lose weight, their pharmacist is a good first point of call,” said Boots Pharmacist Angela Chalmers, “They will be able to ascertain a method of weight loss which would be suitable, provide advice and set realistic goals. They are there to help the customer and monitor their progress, so they really don’t have to go it alone. They don’t even have to make an appointment, just pop into their local Boots store.”

The first step towards losing weight is for customers to find out their BMI, which for a healthy person is between 18.5 and 24.9. Boots has installed easy-to-use Healthy-Weight Check Machines in larger stores throughout the UK which enable customers to ensure they are making the right weight-loss decision for their individual needs. The machines give a healthy weight assessment that measures their height, weight, and BMI at the cost of just 50 pence.

For those on a reduced calorie and lower fat diet, they may find it helpful to consider supplementation, to help ensure they are meeting all their nutritional needs while on a diet.

Boots Positive Healthcare Technical Expert Nick Bennett said: “If customers are taking a weight loss product that reduces fat absorption, then they may wish to consume extra fat soluble vitamins and important fatty acids such as EPA and DHA which may otherwise be lacking in the diet. A good way to do this is by building a foundation of supplementation to include a complete A-Z of vitamins and minerals, an omega 3 supplement, such as a high strength fish oil, and a probiotic supplement to help maintain the health of the digestive tract while it experiences potentially radical changes in food intake.”

About Boots:
Boots UK is the UK pharmacy-led health and beauty retailing business of Alliance Boots. Boots Pharmacy Superintendent is responsible for healthcare advice provided in relation to Pharmacy medicines and other healthcare advice located within the Boots Pharmacy pages of Boots.com. Boots.com is the trading name of Boots UK Limited (registered number 928555) a member of Alliance Boots. All other information and advice on boots.com is the responsibility of Boots UK Limited.

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