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Texas Bills Filed To Regulate Anesthesiologist Assistants

Bills to license Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs), highly trained anesthesia care providers, have been introduced in the Texas legislature. Though AAs have been providing anesthesia in Texas operating rooms for the past 11 years, they believe it’s time to ask legislators to give the AA profession the regulatory protection enjoyed by other health care providers.

“We aren’t trying to change the way AAs practice at all, but we believe that it makes sense to have oversight of the people taking care of us when we need medical care,” says Paul McHorse, a certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA-C), and President of the Texas Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants. “AAs have always practiced within nationally accepted guidelines, but we believe that critical care areas should be regulated, and that certainly includes anesthesia. It’s just a matter of good public policy.”

SB 1794 by State Senator Carlos Uresti (D-San Antonio) and HB 3376 by State Representative John Davis (R-Houston) were filed on Wednesday, March 11th and are identical. If passed, the legislation would require that AAs be regulated and licensed by the Texas Medical Board in order to practice in the state. AAs already practice in Texas, but are not regulated by the state.

The first Anesthesiologist Assistants joined the anesthesia work force almost 40 years ago, at the same time as the more widely known Physician Assistants (PAs). “The big difference between PAs and AAs is that PA training is designed to cover needs in many medical specialties, and AA training focuses exclusively on the specialty of anesthesia,” explains Deb Lawson, AA-C, President of the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants. “Good anesthesia care calls for a very high degree of training and education, and our profession was designed with that in mind from the beginning.”

Like PAs working as physician extenders, AAs work exclusively with anesthesiologists. According to Mr. McHorse, “most anesthetics in the US are given by more than one anesthesia provider working as a team; with a qualified anesthetist like an AA in the room at all times, the anesthesiologist may direct more than one case at the same time, being available for those patients that need more attention. The advantage is that all of the patients have the benefit of an anesthesiologist’s expertise. The reason this ‘Anesthesia Care Team’ model is so widely practiced is that it has been shown to maximize both safety and economy, and results in significantly fewer anesthesia complications. AAs are dedicated to these goals.”

Support is strong among those who work with AAs. “It is my experience and opinion as a neurosurgeon that Anesthesiologist Assistants are qualified and competent anesthesia providers,” says Dr. Peter Shedden, who works with AAs at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. “Since AAs work closely with anesthesiologists, this unique relationship allows superior care in the increasingly higher acuity procedures characteristic of modern medicine. In my opinion, Anesthesiologist Assistants (AA) provide accurate, efficient and qualified care for patients and are pivotal for patients receiving a safe surgical experience.”

“The AA profession’s excellent track record of safety explains why interest in hiring AAs is at an all time high, and why the numbers of new employers and programs are growing,” says Ms. Lawson. “Other medical specialties have long had non-physician providers from both allied health and nursing, and anesthesia needs the same advantage. The shortage of anesthesia providers is well-known, and allied health professions have an added advantage: by not limiting their students to nursing experience, they don’t worsen the critical nursing shortage.”

“Our students enter training with the same background as students entering medical school,” says Joe Rifici, AA-C, M.Ed., and Program Director of the Master of Science in Anesthesia Program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. “They spend the next two years learning the science, skills and art of anesthesia practice, from simple to very intense cases, in subspecialties such as cardiac, neuro, obstetrics and pediatrics. The gold standards of AA training include affiliation with a medical school and AA students always being paired with an experienced anesthesia provider, which maximizes both the educational experience and patient safety. Everyone benefits, and as everyone who has worked with AAs can attest, it’s an educational model that works.”

If AAs can already practice in Texas, why go to the trouble to push for licensing? Says Mr. McHorse, “Other states are seeking to utilize AAs as providers, and they will look to states like Texas, where AAs are established and have proven themselves, for guidance. Texas AAs would be proud to help establish a public policy precedent, and promote Texas as a leader in AA regulatory affairs.”

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Anti-aging, Healthcare, Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Services, Non-Surgical Procedure, Plastic Surgery, Society

The Harley Medical Group Reports Boytox Boom

The Harley Medical Group, the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, has reported an increase in professional men aged 25-30 years, having Botox across its 26 clinics, with men accounting for 20% of all Botox patients. ‘Boytox’ is increasingly being used as a preventative treatment by men who want to stay fresh-faced, despite living hectic lifestyles. Botox is now the second most popular non-surgical treatment with men At The Harley Medical Group.

Dr Nick Milojevic, Botox doctor at The Harley Medical Group, said:”Young men in the City have been spending a lot of time frowning over the last year and we’re seeing the fallout. Men coming into the clinics are telling us that they want to stay looking wrinkle-free despite their demanding lifestyles. Many of my younger patients opt for ‘Baby Botox’, a lighter variation of the treatment that uses extremely low doses of the toxin, giving a subtle and natural effect.”

Botox injections are also increasingly used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) to prevent the embarrassment of slippery handshakes, underarm sweat patches and dripping brows. Botox injections freeze sweat glands to stop perspiration in the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, underarm and chest areas.

In 2008 The Harley Medical Group also saw an overall increase of 6% year on year in Botox treatments.

The group’s Chairman, Mel Braham, advised that all patients ensure that their non-surgical treatment is carried out by a qualified professional. All patients at The Harley Medical Group, which has been established for over 25 years, undergo an initial consultation with a fully qualified Cosmetic Surgery Nurse Counsellor.

About The Harley Medical Group

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 over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK. It has treated over 435,000 patients to date. 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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Prices Of Liposuction Abroad Comparison

Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery operations. Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info; an online information portal for cosmetic plastic surgery abroad offers comprehensive information on doctors, locations and the all-important cost of having liposuction.

Price is usually the most important factor for plastic surgery clients and clinics and doctors abroad can offer quality plastic surgery services at low prices. Online comparison of liposuction prices abroad provides a tool to find out where to have liposuction abroad at the most suitable conditions.

“Liposuction costs can vary dramatically,” says Pavel Hilbert, managing partner of Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info. “One important consideration is if you want total or local anesthesia; doctors vary on which they prefer and the client’s wishes must be taken into consideration as well.”

Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info lists prices from nearly 50 surgeons operating in more than 20 clinics in a couple of countries. The average price for liposuction in the Czech Republic is around 600 EUR while the average prices in Poland or Croatia are more than twice as higher than that and prices in Germany even higher.

And while price is an important consideration in making your decision to have liposuction, it of course won’t be the only one. Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info puts you in connection with other patients as well as surgeons via their forums to get your questions answered; plus informative articles; patient stories and before/after photos to help make your choice the best one for you.

“Liposuction’s costs are directly affected by the number of areas the patient would like to be operated on,” explains Dr. Karel Urban from Esthé plastická chirurgie, a.s. “There are a limited number of areas that can be liposuctioned at one time; and these are issues that need to be openly discussed with a potential surgeon.”

Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info offers up to date liposuction price and procedure information at http://www.cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info/prices/liposuction.

www.Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info provides information about cosmetic plastic surgery abroad and presents it to the general public in Czech, English, German, Russian and more languages.

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Eye Care, Health Products, Healthcare, Healthcare Services, Online

GlassesUSA Helps Customers During the Economic Crisis

As the economy slips from bad to worse, many Americans put major purchases on the back-burner and hold off on massive investments until a sale arises. As the economy slips from bad to worse, many Americans put major purchases on the back-burner and hold off on massive investments until a sale arises.

Unfortunately, health care has become one of the major investments that Americans do not want to sink their money into. GlassesUSA is aiding people all across the United States during the latest economic crisis by making eyeglasses affordable as vision care has generally be regarded as a luxury – even in times of economic prosperity.

GlassesUSA is hoping to change the world of vision care and eyeglasses by providing customers with “quality eyeglasses at affordable prices” and with the best possible customer service. The cooperative group has turned into an organization committed to philanthropy and education.

It is always reaching out to its customers with new and innovative ways to save money.

Across America, most optical stores mark up their eyeglasses from 300% to 3000%. A pair of eyeglasses that would cost about $15 (US) to make can cost upwards toward $350-$400 (US).

Many chain stores that sell eyeglasses will contest this amount but insiders in the optical industry agree that a 400% mark up is indeed the correct number. Normal markup is 50-75% to cover the costs of the frame, some overhead, and a set percentage for profit. However, designer frames – which are generally the most sought-after – cause a massive jump in cost creating a domino effect that makes no name brands more expensive.

The cost of prescription eyeglasses does not always include the cost of the eye examination. What most Americans do not know is that when you get an eye exam, your eye doctor must – by law – give you a copy of your prescription when you leave the office. GlassesUSA can then fill the prescription online and send you your classes within a weeks time.

Committed to providing customers with discount eyeglasses, GlassesUSA offers discounts to various universities, colleges, military personnel, union members, organization members, and customers who search the internet for deals. They also work in conjunction with the Unionville Lions Club in a partnership that helps preserve sight for those living in impoverished regions of the world. Customers can simply send an old pair of eyeglasses to the Unionville Lions Club – specifying they would like purchase new eyeglasses with GlassesUSA as part of this deal – along with their email address. Once the glasses are received, the customer will receive a discount code good towards their next pair of prescription eyeglasses.

As Americans look for cheaper accessories for their wardrobe, eyeglasses have become aninstant hit for those who do not want prescription frames. Those not wanting to spend $200 (US) on clear-lensed eyeglasses for fashion purposes are turning to the internet andGlassesUSA for help and saving hundreds in the process.

Sunglasses are a popular purchase online as well. Prescription sunglasses can cost around the same as prescription eyeglasses but to add polarized lenses can cost more. GlassesUSA assures its customers that they are getting the best possible deal on sunglasses as they would get on eyeglasses. All sunglasses come with polarized lenses. It is recommended that customers add on the anti-reflective coating to the lenses.

All prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses go through a vigorous “5-stripe” quality assurance process to ensure customers that their glasses have beentested to exceed FDA standards.


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Sign Language Interepreter Services Provided To The Washington DC – Maryland – Virginia Metro Area

Hands In Motion is an ASL American Sign Language interpreting agency, serving the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Metro area. The company is committed to, not only providing highly qualified sign language interpreters, but finding the best fit for both client and interpreter. All of the interpreters have been carefully screened, and are well versed and strictly follow the RID Interpreter’s Code of Ethics. Hands In Motion also offers other therapeutic services as well at the highest standards.

Hands in Motion has been providing the American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services for more than 3 years. The interpreters in the database include RID/NAD certified and non-certified professionals. Currently, there are over 25 ASL interpreters in the company database serving the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia metropolitan area and beyond.

Jeremy Mann, the owner of Hands in Motion, is an experienced sign language interpreter who devotes his full time attention to serve his clients. Apart from performing the ASL interpreting, he manages the company business, conducts in house screening and evaluations of all of interpreters, and assigns the most appropriate interpreter to each client.

The Washington D.C. public schools system has been the primary customer for 3 years. Hands in Motion has been providing full-time sign language interpreters to their deaf population.

The dedicated interpreters have not missed one day of the school year. The company also provides interpreters to the Maryland court systems, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Maryland Montgomery County Public Schools, and Obama for America in Northern Virginia.

Recently, Hands in Motion has established the company website in order to meet the demand of the services nationally; it also allows the company conducing interpreters’ recruiting around the country.

Hands in Motion strives to provide the highest quality of the job performance coupling with the timely approach. It is the company policy that the interpreter must arrive 15 minutes earlier before starting the assignment so that he or she can become familiar with the new environment and people. They are instructed to observe the rules and regulations closely on the job. He or she is expected to maintain open and frequent communication with other employees. When/if the assigned interpreter cannot make it to the job due to unexpected events, the substitute interpreter is readily at hand to step in. To respond in a timely fashion to the customers’ requests, the phone in requests are answered in 24/7 manners.

Hands in Motion desires to do its best in providing the most satisfactory customer service.

If any complaints about the services arise, the company will address and resolve the issue in a most efficient way, even if it means replacing an interpreter. The company’s usual practice is the preference of making requests 48 hours in advance by the customers but, Hands in Motion has always been able to fulfill the customer’s expectation even in the cases of short notice. This is the strength of the company that shows how flexible the employees can be!

Hands in Motion has more than 25 reliable interpreters in the database, who are capable of providing full and part time interpretation services. The company continues to recruit additional first rate interpreters, adding to the work force in order to handle contracts that require multiple interpreters.

Please visit us online at www.sign-language-intepreters.com or call (877) 310-8389 to learn more about our services and rates.

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Addictions, Healthcare, Healthcare Services, Medicine, Rehab, Society, Therapies

If you have been wondering about how it would feel to undertake drug rehab, then wonder no more

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Drug treatment professionals are waiting at Sunset Malibu, a wonderful addiction treatment center above the Pacific, in Malibu California. Before beginning treatment a guest has to understand what drug addiction actually is and what drug rehab will involve. There must be a commitment on the part of the guest to undertake the treatment and have the desire to do so.

About fifteen million people in the U.S. have a form of addiction and it can run to quite of lot of things – such as drugs, alcohol, depression and even food. Addiction is not a choice so neither is getting help. Possibly the thought is daunting. A person can even get settled and comfortable, in a way, into an unhealthy and potentially deadly lifestyle. Why should you change, you may ask yourself, well, you can die, that’s why. And I think that in most people’s opinion, being alive is better than not being at all. When you are under the fog of addiction, things may seem unreal. Well, in a way, they are. This is not a normal way of living, therefore, they are abnormal. Only you can take the first step.

Deciding to get better and entering a drug rehab program is up to you. No one chooses to become addicted. You don’t wake up one day and tell yourself – “Oh, I’d love to live life like the sludge at the bottom of a swimming pool”. But you can, fairly easily, consider entering an addiction program. And if you make a wise choice and enter a program with a highly qualified set of professionals and stay at a wonderful place with innovative and gentle treatment, then you may find yourself, quite soon, swimming towards the sunlight sparkling at the top of a now clean and bright pool. No more bottom dwelling for you.

One of the best drug treatment centers, Sunset Malibu, has luxurious accommodations, more like a spa retreat, than anything else. As treatment centers are a place of hope, not despair, this can only help you on the path upwards towards recovery. You have to feel, and get involved, with the healing of your body and life. Trained professionals will help guide you. How much better is it not to try and go it alone? How much better to have caring people with an individualized and innovative program bring you upwards toward a new and renewed life.

You get a lot of aftercare and a support network from Sunset Malibu. People may look at you differently after a stay here. If you feel better on the inside, you will absolutely look better on the outside. Your mind will be in great shape, too. Think of all the things lost to you while you were addicted: Respect from your friends and family; love and creativity; hope and joy. Then think of all the things to be regained, and gained: They are the same things, and then some.

Millions of people in the U.S. are under the oppression of drug addiction. They are ordinary human beings just like you. Although there should be no stigma attached to an addiction disease, there often is. People say to themselves: “Oh – this person should just want to stop and then they can. It only takes willpower.” Well, that’s wrong. It takes a lot of courage and the ability to seek help. It takes one phone call to Sunset Malibu to get you started. And remember, their approach is gentle and innovative and holistic. Don’t be afraid of taking that crucial first step.

Do put your foot on the first flagstone of the path leading upwards, and give Sunset Malibu a call today. Their genuine caring and professional attitude can, and will, only help you. When you have a wonderful center like this facility is, and caring professionals to help you in gentle ways, who wouldn’t want to helped out of the darkness.

About Sunset Malibu: Professional staff will guide you to health at this rehab and addiction treatment center.

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Find an Unlikely Friend through a Premier Drug Rehab Center

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Drug rehab center can be one of the scariest moments in a person’s life. The fear of not knowing what will be found on the other side of that door is crippling. Match this with the fear of what a new life will have to offer when the first steps are once again taken outside that same door. Only this time, the addict is re-entering society as a sober person. This scenario is what keeps many from seeking treatment in the first place.

Addiction to drugs and alcohol does not paint a pretty picture of life. There are loved ones scarred by the damage of an addict who will stop at nothing to get that next fix. Jobs are lost because a boss just can not tolerate one more late morning or missed day of work for what is long perceived to not be ‘illness’ related. It is at these moments that addicts begin to feel the emptiness. This emptiness drives the addict to find love and acceptance somewhere in some place.

It does not matter if that other place or time is a bottle or a needle being injected into the arm. All an addict knows is that place of acceptance and non judgment has finally been found. If this sounds like you do not fear there is help waiting just around the corner. Make a new friend and gain a fresh rehabilitated start to life at Cliffside Malibu.

Make no mistake the alcohol rehabilitation you will undergo here is not going to be easy. When times are tough you can not phone in a replacement or have a Hollywood ‘stand in’ go through the treatment steps in your place. This is your addiction and only you can make yourself better. But you do not have to do that alone. The personnel and staff at Cliffside Malibu will be there with you every step of the way. Your drug addiction more than likely entails a painful drug detoxification process. Even then you will not find yourself alone. Your new friends will be right beside you helping you every step of the way.

You may think that you do not deserve treatment. You make think that no one cares whether or not you even receive treatment in the first place. This could not be further from the truth with Cliffside Malibu. To the staff here you are more than just a patient number on a page or a dollar amount in the bank account. You are a living, breathing human being who made a few wrong turns in life. Let the staff at this premier drug rehab center help you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get back to an addiction free life that you deserve.

You are fully aware of the fact that there have been some mistakes made along your path in life. No one needs to hold this over you in judgment or remind you of it on a daily basis. The staff at Cliffside Malibu is not there to humiliate or demean you. That would critically impair your road to recovery. Instead you will be provided with treatment options that empower you as a person. You will be reminded of the value you have in life and it is something that you will discover all on your own. This is the valued difference that sets Cliffside Malibu apart from others in the rehabilitation industry.

Flip through the yellow pages of the phone book or jump online for a quick Google search and you will soon find how many rehabilitation centers are available. No two centers are alike. It is imperative that you find one that suites the needs of your addiction. Select a rehab center that will go the extra mile in making sure your life outside the center is just as successful as your life inside the center. Cliffside Malibu can be that place for you.

About Cliffside Malibu:
Cliffside Malibu offers treatment program approaches based on individual need rather than a mass group approach. All treatments are tailored to each addict and include equine therapy, acupuncture and yoga. The rehabilitation center offers treatment for drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, depression and anxiety among others.

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Anti-aging, Consultations, Cosmetic Surgery, Healthcare, Healthcare Services

The Harley Medical Group has noted an increase in the number of women booking in for Body Balancing surgery

The Harley Medical Group, the UK’s leading cosmetic surgery group, has revealed an increase in the number of women undergoing Body Balancing surgical procedures, with patients investing in body tailoring to balance out proportions of pear shaped figures, remove “muffin tops” (the name given to the layer of stomach fat that hangs over a waistline) and to correct asymmetrical boobs.

“Symmetry has an evolutionary basis for determining beauty and has long been an important part of looking good to attract a mate,” commented Lisa Littlehales, the Harley Medical Group Clinic Manager, “Cosmetic surgery is used to sculpt the body and, whether they are a size 0 or a size 16, women are requesting plastic surgery to help make their body symmetrical and to balance out the ratio of waist-to-hips-to-chest.”

The Harley Medical Group also revealed the specific procedures women are undertaking to balance their bodies, with breast balancing being one of the most popular. Half of women who come to The Harley Medical Group have a breast imbalance of up to a cup size. The most common sized breast implant at The Harley Medical Group is the equivalent of a C cup but corrections can be made in breast size up to an accuracy of the size of a teaspoon. As well as perfecting an imbalance, breast augmentation is increasingly used to reshape “rectangular” women, defined as someone whose waist is less than nine inches smaller than the hips or bust.

Another popular procedure according to The Harley Medical Group is the “Muffin Top Op”, which gets rid of the layer of stomach fat that hangs over the waistline. A “Muffin Top Op” is carried out as a day case and can only be performed on those that are within a healthy BMI of 28. The results are immediate and once a fat cell has been removed it rarely grows back so, as well as banishing those love handles, a tight tummy is also easily achievable.

The Harley Medical Group also revealed a large number of women are undergoing “Pear Reshaping”, with an estimated 70% of British women being pear shaped.

Lisa Littlehales said: “As this body shape ages, it is prone to developing a “square” bottom shape, so at The Harley Medical Group, we do a reshaping operation to help balance the proportions of the top half with the lower half of the body and simultaneously make the hips less angular.”

The pear reshaping operation is again a day case and the recovery period is around six weeks.

About The Harley Medical Group:
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 over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK. It has conducted over 400,000 procedures to date.

In 2004, The Harley Medical Group’s Chairman Mel Braham, at the request of the Department of Health became a member of the department’s Steering Committee, set up to oversee the introduction of new regulations covering the entire Cosmetic Surgery sector. All of The Harley Medical Group’s clinics are registered with the Healthcare Commission.

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Healthcare, Healthcare Services, Medicine, Obesity, Plastic Surgery, Surgery, Weight loss

Following the disastrous weight loss surgery experience of TV personality Anne Diamond in Europe, SurgiCare has urged anyone seeking a similar procedure to stay in the UK

SurgiCare, the cosmetic surgery specialist, has warned people seeking weight loss surgery to stay in the UK to undergo the procedure, instead of going overseas, following the terrible experience of TV’s Anne Diamond.

Ms. Diamond travelled to Belgium for the weight loss surgery that would fit her with a gastric band after unsuccessfully trying to lose weight by traditional methods, such as dieting. Unable to question the nurses regarding the operation due to the language barrier, Ms. Diamond blindly underwent the procedure.

The operation, which limits the stomach’s capacity for food by tightening a silicone loop three quarters of the way up the stomach, brought very little change to Ms. Diamond’s weight however and upon researching the procedure, Ms. Diamond returned to Belgium to have a ‘fill’, where the surgeon injects some saline into the port of the band to inflate it and increase the restiction. This also made no difference to Ms. Diamond’s weight.

It was only after consultation with a private medical company in the UK that Ms. Diamond was told that the gastric band was in the wrong place, a problem that could have been avoided if the procedure had been done under X-ray as it is at many clinics in the UK. After undergoing the operation once again, this time in the UK with nurses and surgeons she could communicate with, she managed to lose three stone before her weight reached a plateau.

Ms. Diamond’s experience isn’t a rare occurance with many surgeons in the UK admitting to having to repair gastric bypass operations that have been done in other European locations.

Caroline Deakin, weight loss manager at SurgiCare, said: “Surgery in the UK offers you peace of mind that you will be cared for in UK regulated hospitals, be able to communicate with all practitioners you have contact with and should you run into complications help is at hand 24 hours a day in a location not to too far from home.

“We would urge people not to go abroad; we have had several enquiries from distraught people who have opted for a cheaper option and who have been left high and dry; with very little or no aftercare at all and because of this they have not been able to utlise their procedure to its full potential resulting in little or no weight loss as well as suffering avoidable complications.”

Aftercare following gastric band surgery can last indefinitely, following an initial two year period with annual appointments.

Anne Diamond also commented on her successful UK operation, telling the BBC: “I was confident that it would work, because now I knew several people for whom it had been successful.

“And this time, I wasn’t so frightened about the operation itself. I understood the procedure, was able to talk it through, ask lots of questions.

“Weight loss surgery is certainly not the first step – and for many people it would never be an option. But it can help many people reverse their slide into ill health and possibly very serious conditions.”

About SurgiCare
SurgiCare is one of the largest and most respected cosmetic surgery networks in the UK. SurgiCare was established more than 16 years ago by a leading professor of surgery, now its medical director, who also chairs its in-house Medical Advisory Committee.

As one of the leading UK specialists in cosmetic treatments, SurgiCare has the experience, latest therapies and the caring, professional staff to enhance a patients self-confidence by improving appearances. SurgiCare prides itself on providing an unrivalled aftercare service with all surgeons registered on the General Medical Council Specialist Register, to ensure every patient receives the best possible standard in care and results.

SurgiCare has helped more than 20,000 patients fulfil their dreams of looking and feeling their best. SurgiCare also specialise in weight loss surgery with a unique 24 month support programme and lifetime aftercare.

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Cosmetic Surgery, Healthcare, Healthcare Services, Medicine, Surgeons, Surgery

The Harley Medical Group has released its figures for 2008 while also revealing the cosmetic surgery trends that are expected in 2009

The Harley Medical Group, the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, has reported that the “city boy bonus” cosmetic surgery, which is usually buoyant early in the year, has been replaced with what’s been dubbed “city severance surgery” where city bankers are using their redundancy packages to rejuvenate their appearances for the challenges they face when trying to secure a new job.

Harley Medical also reports that the last three months and into January 2009 has seen a “softening” of 2008’s strong Breast Augmentation market which was popular with 20-something women in particular, whilst the “silver surgery” market has seen an increase. Overall, 2008 was a bumper year for the Harley Medical Group, with surgical business up 26% year on year.

Liz Dale, Director at the Harley Medical Group commented: “The market is moving almost on a weekly basis in 2009, with our City and Marlow clinics seeing a decline on “city boy bonus surgery” but almost pound for pound this market has been replaced by the “city severance surgery” with City patients using redundancy money to fund cosmetic surgery procedures. This has been reported by our City, Chelmsford and Marlow clinics in particular, with over 230 patients coming through the doors of our 25 clinics over the last three months citing redundancy money as their funding source.”

Lorraine Midwinter took voluntary redundancy from Lloyds TSB after 31 years service. Just one month after being made redundant, she booked into the Harley Medical Group’s Bristol clinic and opted for liposuction to her chin and abdomen. She said: “I’d thought about having surgery for some time but losing my job helped me make up my mind to go ahead with the procedure. Having the procedure has given me a huge confidence boost. I managed to secure an excellent new job two months after my severance surgery.”

While the breast augmentation market has slowed down over the past three months, facial surgery has enjoyed an uplift of 9% over the last quarter, which is in part due to “city severance surgery” patients opting for facial procedures. Experts also claim that the uplift in facial surgery could be down to a desire amongst people to increase their employability by improving their “fresh faced appeal”. Rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty and face lifts have seen the strongest three month growth.

In 2009 The Harley Medical Group predicts that while surgical procedures, without enjoying the big patient increases that have been common in recent years, will continue to make up the majority of the bookings, non-surgical treatments will continue to grow significantly in 2009.

The Harley Medical Group’s programme of 2009 non-surgical product launches has begun with the introduction of the Obagi Blue Chemical Peel. Following an 86% growth in skin treatments year-on-year for 2008, the highly effective Obagi Blue has been dubbed by doctors as the “Recessionista’s Facelift”, thanks to its striking results and relatively low cost.

Amongst the other new treatments due to be released in 2009 exclusively through The Harley Medical Group is the first and only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatment for successfully reducing and removing stretch marks, a problem that afflicts nearly 90% of all women over the age of 25 and a new liposuction for removal of unwanted fat that is faster, less traumatic and far more effective that the current treatments available in the UK or Ireland.

About The Harley Medical Group:
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 over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK. It has conducted over 450,000 procedures to date.

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Fitness, Healthcare, Healthcare Information, Healthcare Services, Society

PruHealth reports millions of Brits are intend to walk more to improve their health but three quarters have no idea how much they actually need to do

According to the latest research by PruHealth, Britons will be tightening their shoe laces as well as their purse strings in 2009 as 20.5 million* intend to take up walking to get healthy and shed unwanted pounds.

PruHealth, the health insurance provider that rewards people for engaging in healthy behaviour, found that nearly two thirds of Brits (61%) planned to begin a new diet, health or fitness regime in the New Year. Of those, almost three quarters (70%) said they plan to walk regularly as part of their healthy start to 2009. However, the majority of those who want to exercise by walking (15.3 million – 75%) are far off the mark when it comes to knowing exactly how much they will need to do each day to benefit.

Currently the average Brit walks for 43 minutes a day (approximately 2.9 miles**), but acknowledges they need to do more and believes stepping this up to 57 minutes (or 3.8 miles) will provide the physical benefit they need. In reality health advice recommends everyone should in fact be taking 10,000 steps a day***, equating to nearer 5 miles or 75 minutes of walking. Encouragingly, 17% of Brits say they already walk around 10,000 steps a day, but a quarter (26%) feel they would need to dramatically change their lifestyle in order to achieve this.

PruHealth’s chief executive officer, Shaun Matisonn commented: “Walking is a great form of exercise so it’s very encouraging to see so many people wanting to incorporate it into their daily lives.

“There does, however, seem to be a misconception as to how much walking one should ideally be doing each day and the answer that it’s 10,000 steps is sure to come as a big surprise to many. It would be hard for anyone to hit this target immediately, but small changes such as getting off the bus a stop early, shopping locally without taking the car, or taking the dog for a longer walk, are all ‘steps’ in the right direction.”

PruHealth knows that it has never been more important for people to lead healthy lifestyles and PruHealth’s Vitality Programme encourages people to do so. Vitality Index covers five areas – education, exercise, nutrition, screening and smoking cessation – and members could earn points by participating in healthy activities related to each area. By earning points, members can move up to different status levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) and earn lifestyle rewards, as well as potentially lowering the cost of their PMI premiums in the process.

 

* Research conducted by Opinium Research LLP 23rd – 30th December 2008,polling 2,233 British adults. Results have been weighted to nationally representative criteria (based on there being 48 million adults in the UK). 61 per cent of 48 million British adults intend to start a new diet, health or fitness regime = 29,280,000 adults. 70 per cent of these adults say regular walking will be part of this regime = 20,496,000 adults.
** The average respondent said they walked for 43 minutes per day. At an average of 4 miles per hour this equals 2.9 miles.
*** According to British Heart Foundation

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 provides medical insurance for more than 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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The Harley Medical Group reveals UK employers are beginning to offer staff botox leave to prep for parties

Most people have heard of ‘duvet days’ and even Christmas shopping leave. Now some businesses are introducing ‘Botox leave’ in a bid to deter employees from taking sick leave for their pre-party beauty treatments.

Cosmetic surgery provider, The Harley Medical Group has reported that enquiries for Botox treatments have increased by 21% over the last six weeks, and has noted that a number of businesses have introduced ‘Botox leave’ to cope with increase demand from their staff looking to take time off for beauty sessions. Businesses have introduced two hours leave to ensure staff can make their annual appointment for the £210 jab with their Botox Doctor without taking unauthorized leave.

Recruitment company, Blue Skies, said; “Companies are right to be inventive with their incentives. Although ‘Botox leave’ is certainly quirky, if people are adopting this incentive there is obviously a call for it. In the current market, giving people time off for endeavours that suit their lifestyles can be a cost effective way of incentivising staff if budgets do not stretch to other more obvious benefits”.

Liz Dale, Director at The Harley Medical Group said; “Enquiries for Botox increased rapidly in November and December as people want to look their best for the Christmas parties. We think ‘Botox leave’ is an interesting incentive to offer employees and have seen a number of patients particularly in our Chester, City and London clinics who have been granted time away from the office for their injections.”

Stephen Fox, Managing Director of Fox Kalomaski, the marketing and advertising agency, commented; “We noticed a demand amongst our staff for a day off in the run up to Christmas to not only pick up their Christmas gifts, but also to make appointments for their hairdressing, beauty and particularly Botox treatments. We now offer all staff a day’s leave in December and have unofficially called this day”Botox Leave” because we’ve heard rumours that this is what people do with this day – to make sure they’re looking their best for the Christmas party photos”.

About The Harley Medical Group:

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 over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK. It has conducted over 450,000 procedures to date.

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. Further information is available via The Harley Medical Group website or the cosmetic surgery blog.

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Washignton DC Cosmetic Dentists offer patients amazing smile makeovers with inaugurals doings next week

Contractors and political organizers are not the only workers spiffing up things around here for the big inaugural doings next week. It appears many people have been spiffing up their smiles for the new regime as well.

“Call it inaugural fever, but one patient who has been thinking about improving his smile for along time, was so excited about our new president coming to town that he decided now is the time to look his best for all the parties and celebrations he’s going to,” says Dr. Sherman H. Telis, of the Washington Center for Dentistry, who practices just a few blocks from The White House.

Here’s the rundown on the new smile:

• Our technician conducted a Britesmile whitening session to lighten all existing teeth.
• Our periodontist, Dr. Madjid Matin, reshaped the gum tissue around his front teeth to provide a graceful new smile line.
• Dr. Telis placed eight lustrous all-porcelain crowns to create an exquisite new smile.

“Now he’s happy to face the inauguration in 2009!,” says Dr. Telis.

And it appears inaugural fever reaches as far away as Moscow. From thousands of miles—but only a cyber-click away—our first new patient from that part of the world came here this week—for a complete smile makeover! She was certainly happy to be visiting during such a momentous time for our country.

“This beautiful young woman said she researched dentists all over the internet, and she felt instantly comfortable coming here to get the smile she always wanted,” says Dr. Daniel J. Deutsch, also of the Washington Center for Dentistry. “And being here this week is a bonus.”

Here is the rundown on her new smile:

• Our technician conducted a Britesmile whitening session to lighten the shade of the existing teeth.
• Dr. Rinaldi placed 10 beautiful all-porcelain veneers across the top of her smile.
• Dr. Deutsch placed 7 exquisite all-porcelain crowns and bridges to enhance and replace missing teeth on her lower arch.

The result: Two stunning new smiles that would befit any new administration.

Please visit www.dc-cosmetic-dentist.com to learn more and to schedule an appointment online or our main website at www.washdent.com

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Business of Medicine, Health 2.0, Healthcare, Healthcare Information, Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Services, Healthcare Solutions, Medicine, Online, Society

Health World Web is announcing addition of videos to the Health Communities from icyou.com, new medical providers’ ads campaign and new gadgets for doctors, clinical trials and support group searches

Health World Web, the premier Health 2.0 social networking site, has launched three new improvements for the site HealthWorldWeb.com.

Starting this week, users of Health World Web will be pleasantly surprised as video content from icyou (www.icyou.com), the source of health-related videos online, will be included in the communities. The icyou videos will complement the already formidable body of user-generated content on Health World Web ranging from user experiences, reviews, recommendations, blog posts and community forum sharing. “I’ve been always obsessed with providing more relevant information to our users. Addition of videos is just another big step in that direction. Videos are attractive because they are personal, compact and informative. As soon as you join the community of interest, not only you can participate and learn from blogs and forums, you can instantly gain knowledge from the best medical resources on that topic in the most convenient way ”, says Daniel Kogan, Founder and CEO of Health World Web.

“icyou is committed to bringing health information to as many people as possible,” said Nina Sossamon-Pogue, Vice President of Media for Benefitfocus, icyou’s parent company. “That’s why we’re proud to partner with Health World Web, which has found a great way to help build communities around the health issues that impact our lives.”

Aside from beefing up the content, Health World Web continues its mission to bring technology, social networking and patient interaction together by tapping into the widget technology making the search for medical professionals, doctors and specialists easier and more convenient.

The Doctor Search gadget will provide users with a tool to search for more than 1.3 million medical providers across the United States, including MDs, dentists, chiropractor, PTs and others. Along with Medical Providers Search Gadget HealthWorldWeb releases Clinical Trials Search, Support Groups Search gadgets. Now, anyone can embed a simple script into any Web site or personal iGoogle page to complete a convenient doctor, clinical trial or support group search powered by Health World Web. Our gadgets are available on this page (http://www.healthworldweb.com/pc/gadgets).

Lastly, doctors and medical professionals can also look forward to a better Health 2.0 with Health World Web. The problem with advertising on the Web has always been relevance. Imagine pitching obstetrics services to men or weight loss programs to anorexics. With Health World Web’s doctors advertising campaign, a paid advertisement is only displayed on the most relevant places on the site: whether it is on a community area, user area, forums, blogs or pages within each of those areas.

With the success of its Personalized Recommendation Engine (PRE) in providing a faster and more efficient way to deliver relevant content and information to patients, HWW decided to tailor its PRE technology so that doctors and other medical professionals could effectively advertise on the site. The PRE system utilizes patient data and activities on the site and then matches that information with doctors’ services, thereby bringing his or her specialty onto the patient’s screen.

What’s even better is that all advertisements are treated – and priced – equally. In observance of the service Health World Web gives to its users’ community, only relevant advertisements are served. Hence, our advertisers do not have to worry about having a flashy advertisement, nor do they have to bid for space or exposure. Only relevant ads shown to interested people—at a very low fixed cost!

About Health World Web
The site, HealthWorldWeb.com was launched in 2006 and has since grown significantly. In combining social networking and intelligent search, HealthWorldWeb.com makes it easier to create user-generated content on various health-related concerns. HealthWorldWeb.com makes it possible to find online social and emotional support, recommendations, advice and tips. The site also features information about physicians, dentists, chiropractors and other healthcare professionals aimed at helping consumers make ducated and informed decisions, backed by recommendations from a related on-site community.

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Medelita’s breakthrough performance lab coat works overtime on the new medical TV show set

Medelita™, maker of breakthrough medical apparel for female clinicians, announced today that Dr. Lisa Masterson of the CBS television show, “The Doctors” wears a new, high performance lab coat designed by Medelita. Specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Masterson is one of four distinguished physicians who discuss various health related topics and answer questions from viewers. The new television show, which debuted in September, 2008, is produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington and Dr. Phil McGraw are executive producers.

“The Medelita lab coat was chosen for it’s aesthetic appeal as well as for its performance during long days on the set,” said Amanda Linton, “The Doctors” costumer. “A medical environment is where uniforms are really road-tested, but in television, it’s all about the style and that’s where the Medelita lab coat meets both criteria.”

In addition to her regular appearances on “The Doctors,” Masterson is on staff at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and maintains a private practice in Santa Monica. The telegenic doctor can be seen regularly on the syndicated series along with three other physicians: Dr. Travis Stork, who was ABC’s “The Bachelor” in Paris; Plastic Surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon; and Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears, of the renowned Sears family of pediatricians.

The lab coat used on the set of “The Doctors” is designed by Medelita, a uniform company, founded by a practicing physician assistant, that specializes in high-end scrubs and lab coats for female clinicians — physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Made of high tech fabrics that possess a breakthrough combination of properties, the Medelita lab coat is designed to repel fluids and retards wrinkles. Exposure to heat from an iron or dryer recharges the fabric’s stain fighting ability.

“We are flattered that our lab coat is worn by Dr. Masterson on the show,” said Medelita Founder Lara Manchik. “Masterson is the epitome of a high achieving female healthcare professional — exactly the person for whom I developed Medelita’s line of high performance lab coats and scrubs. As a doctor, she has experience and qualifications and, as a TV personality, she will be judged equally on presentation and credentials.”

The philosophy behind the development of Medelita was, and continues to be, a desire to create a uniform that aptly reflects the enormous strides that female clinicians have made in their profession, and the high standards to which they hold themselves. As an emergency room physician assistant, Manchik’s own experiences convinced her that the frumpy unisex garb of past failed to convey clinical competence and professionalism. She left healthcare and created Medelita as a departure from the boxy doctor’s lab coats – made for the male figure and representative of a time when men dominated all clinical fields of medicine.

Made from high-denier, 100-percent brushed cotton, high performance fabrics. Medelita lab coats are designed specifically for women with a focus on fit and function. The tailored lab coat has a feminine shape with a rounded collar, hidden inside pocket, traditional side slits, and French finish inside seams. The fluid-resistant Medelita lab coat is available in sizes 0 to 20, with optional custom embroidery.

In addition to high quality lab coats, Medelita provides a line of performance women’s healthcare apparel, including clinician scrubs and nursing scrubs, which are available for purchase at www.medelita.com.

About The Doctors
From the creative team behind the long-running hit series “Dr. Phil,” “The Doctors,” does for health care what “Dr. Phil” has done for down-to-earth discussions of emotional and psychological issues. The series’ experts, ER physician (and former ABC “Bachelor” in Paris) Dr. Travis Stork, obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Lisa Masterson, plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgery expert Dr. Andrew Ordon and pediatrician Dr. James Sears, focus on the compelling, real-life experiences of the show’s guests and then weigh in, disseminating valuable information about health, medical care and drugs in a compelling, informal, easy-to-understand and entertaining format. “The Doctors,” taped in front of a live audience in Hollywood, is produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington and Dr. Phil McGraw are executive producers.

About Medelita
Medelita has one purpose: to reinvent the way women of all healthcare professions present themselves at work by offering the highest quality, best fitting, and most comfortable medical apparel available, including lab coats, women’s scrubs and nursing scrubs. Medelita caters to professional women who want their uniforms to embody the poise and confidence already displayed from within. For more information, visit our website at http://www.medelita.com or call (877) 987-7979.

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Whether its teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants or Smile Makeovers, cosmetic dentistry is becoming more popular among people looking to make a few self-improvements or a drastic change

A Smile Makeover is a complete transformation of your smile. Dull, discolored teeth can be whitened. Crooked, gapped or overlapping teeth can be corrected by veneers. Missing teeth can be replaced. Chipped teeth can be repaired. Protruding gums can be recontoured. If you have any outdated metal fillings, they can be removed and replaced with natural looking porcelain or composite resin. The results are dramatic and can usually be accomplished in two visits.

Your smile is an important part of making your best first impression. Missing, crooked, chipped, or stained teeth can distract from an otherwise pleasing look. Besides their flaws in appearance, missing or chipped teeth can lead to a misaligned bite, problems with speaking or chewing, and jaw joint or TMJ disorders. If you have been looking for a cosmetic dentist who specializes in extreme smile makeovers, look no further. The Doctors at The Washington Center for Dentistrybelieve that improving ones smile leads to a change of overall appearance and self confidence. The difference can be life changing. They take pride in their ability to transform average smiles into dazzling smiles and take a comprehensive approach to smile makeover procedures at The Washington Center for Dentistry of Washington DC, their DC metro area practice. When making a decision about how to proceed with cosmetic dental treatment, it is important to know not all dental offices are the same. Anyone can claim to be a cosmetic dentist, even a doctor with no training or experience. Schedule a complimentary smile evaluation and see the difference for yourself!

Virtual Smile Makeover Online:

Potential patients are encouraged to visit us online at www.dc-cosmetic-dentist.com to request their virtual smile makeover and analysis kit. After submitting their contact information they will be able to undergo a virtual smile makeover in which they will be instructed on how to submit a photo and request to our system. The potential patient will then receive a custom virtual smile makeover that will include a before and after photo of how they could enhance their smile cosmetically along with some information from our team of dentists that will be specific to their needs.

Smile Makeover Treatments and Procedures:

We use the most advanced cosmetic dental technology and techniques to achieve the finest smile makeover results. We take pride in the countless beautiful smiles we have created through high-quality cosmetic and restorative dental procedures such as Invisalign®, porcelain veneers and crowns, BriteSmile® teeth whitening, laser gum recontouring, bonding, and more. Our patients have been consistently pleased with the way their smile makeovers have dramatically altered their appearance, boosted their confidence, and changed their lives.

The Smile Makeover Consultation:

During a smile makeover consultation, we will assess your teeth to determine which treatment options would best suit your unique dental needs. They will go to great lengths to ensure that you are completely comfortable and satisfied with your smile makeover. The result is an exquisite, natural-looking smile that you can be proud to show off. Get the smile you have always wanted, today.

To book a Smile Makeover Consultation appointment with the dentists of The Washington Center for Dentistry (Washington-DC- Dupont Circle,Georgetown,Capitol Hill) – Please visit us online at www.dc-cosmetic-dentist.com or call us at (202) 510-9024.

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LighterLife launches its LighterLife Lite Programme to help those looking for a Lite Christmas

With the party season fast approaching, thoughts may be turning to fitting into that little black dress or dinner suit. As the office Christmas party beckons and people want to stand out in the crowd then the new LighterLife Programme may have the answer.

Launching on 24th November, the new LighterLife Lite Programme, is a safe, simple, sustainable weight-loss and weight-management programme for men and women, designed for people with one or more stone to lose (minimum body mass index of 25), and could be just what is needed.

By using the online BMI calculator as a guide and then following the LighterLife Lite Programme, which combines a low-calorie meal plus three nutritionally complete soups, shakes and bars each day, it is possible to lose up to 14lbs by Christmas Eve – the equivalent weight of a turkey for a family of 10.

The LighterLife Lite Programme also helps participants to explore the reasons why they overeat and then learn effective ways to deal with their problems, feelings and difficult situations, without turning to food, through weekly group meetings led by an accreditedLighterLife Weight-Management Counsellor.

The unique weight-loss programme and weight-management programme was previously only available to those with three stone or more to lose and with a BMI greater than 29, however due to popular demand, the new LighterLife Lite Programme is now being made available to anyone who is one stone or more overweight, with a BMI of 25 or above.

When a healthy weight has been achieved, Lighterlife offers a supportive free for life weight management programme to help keep the weight off for good.

 

About LighterLife

LighterLife is a quick weight loss and weight-management programme for people who are one stone or more overweight and with a body mass index of 25 or above, and who are looking for how to lose weight in a safe, simple, sustainable way. Over 100,000 people have successfully lost weight with LighterLife since 1996.

The unique LighterLife approach offers programmes specific to the obese and the overweight in the form of nutritionally complete soups, shakes and bars combined with specialised counselling using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and transactional analysis (TA) techniques. Clients benefit not only from rapid, safe weight loss but they also learn the behavioural changes needed to sustain it.

Founded in 1996, the LighterLife Programme was developed by three of its directors – Jackie Cox, Bar Hewlett and Rebecca Hunter.

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The numbers of men’s sexual health products available in the market today have reached an alarming stage and many of these products are ineffective for use to most men

The increasing demand for men’s sexual health products encouraged a growing numbers of companies to invest millions of dollars in research, development, and manufacturing of these products.

Men’s products may contain substances and ingredients that are not applicable and healthy for use to every man. Other ingredients may cause side effects that could lead to severe health problems. Through the company’s initiative, the public is provided with necessary information about these products usage and effect.

Here are the latest reviews conducted on products marketed for developing men’s sex organ:

Super LQ: Super LQ is effective for increasing the size of men’s sexual organ. It is said to enlarge the penis size up to three (3) to four (4) inches. The product contains Saw Palmetto known to enhance men’s sexual drive and good for prostate health. Super LQ also contains Tribulus for enhancing testosterone and Yohimbe that increases blood circulation to the penis.

Side Effects: With Saw Palmetto as a major ingredient in Super LQ, a patient may experience one or more of these side effects including nausea, cramping, diarrhea and headaches.

Consumer Comments: Several patients who have tried Super LQ claimed the ineffectiveness of the product to enhance men’s sex organ. Only few patients were given the results marketed by its manufacturer.

T Boost™: T Boost is a formula developed to assist men in maintaining and enhancing their testosterone level as they grow older. It is said that men’s testosterone level decreases an average of 1% per year.

Packing and Label: Packed products do not contain any information regarding the formula used.

Consumer Comments: Many of T Boostâ„¢ users were not totally conceived with the effectiveness of the product.

Vicerex: Vicerex is a men’s formula known for its long lasting and fast effects. The medication is said to contain known formulas found in many men’s sexual health products. Among these ingredients are Eurycoma Longifolia, effective for enhancing the testosterone, and Horny Goat Weed effective for provoking men’s sexual desires. Other ingredients include Tribulus Terrestris, Maca, and Ginkgo Biloba.

Packing and Label: Packed products do not include complete formula list to aid users when conducting self initiated research on ingredients composing the product.

Consumer Comments: Huge criticisms were received from several discontented consumers who claimed that the product was not able to provide the enhancing it advertised. The medication is a temporary solution for enhancing the penis since its effect will only last for three (3) days.

VPXL: Though marketed to help enlarge men’s sex organ, the products is said to be ineffective for use by many of its former users. VPXL is advertised through spam emails and are most likely disregarded by men in need of supplements.

Disadvantages: The shipped products do not disclosed any ingredients or formula used. The manufacturer is said to have changed the name of the product several times either to conceal it or to introduce the same product using other brand names. No website is available for the product and the manufacturer is hard to reach. In addition, the product received several negative feedbacks from most of its former users.

Vytalin™: Vytalin™ is effective for increasing men’s sexual desire and resolve erectile problems. The manufacturer of the product claims that the product is a natural herbal supplement and offers two bottles of it as free trials. The manufacturer also sited on their website that two tablets of Vytalin™ a day can bring good results.

Packing and Label: Similar to other men’s sexual health medications, Vytalin™ is packed and shipped without corresponding label of ingredients and formulation listed.

Consumer Comments: Former users have several negative comments about the product and suggested for its discontinued usage.

Zenerx: Like most men’s enhancing products available in the market, Zenerx offers the same solution and is advertised as a natural herbal supplement. It helps increase the testosterone level of men and enhances the use of nitric oxide for larger and firmer erection.

Disadvantages: Zenerx does not contain any signs of Yohimbe and Damiana, ingredients that are commonly found on most men’s enhancing products.

Consumer Comments: Like the other products mentioned above, Zenerx received severe criticisms from former users who were not able to receive the advantages that the product advertised.

About the Company:
The Mens Choice is a non-profit organization established to provide unbiased reviews and finding on the increasing numbers of men’s sexual health products that are dominating the market. The company has provided numerous reviews about these products including several harmful effects these products can impart on patients. The company is reachable through their website at themenschoice.com.

 

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It is necessary for the public to be replete with information about the dominating cosmetics, anti ageing, and facial beauty products sold in the market today

The numbers of beauty products sold in the market have mushroomed and will continue to grow in unison with the latest discoveries of ingredients and ways of reverting the skin’s ageing.

“These products are created to be beneficial for us, but if not properly chosen and used, these can cause detrimental effects on a person’s physical appearance, emotional responses, and social interaction.”

Since BeautifulReview.com was established, it has provided product reviews including companiesmarketing beauty products, beauty services, and top selling cosmetic and anti ageing items sold to the public either online or through local stores.

The following are latest reviews conducted by the company:

Restylane: Restylane is labeled to contain hyaluronic acid, a component normally found in many tissues such as the skin and cartillage. It is recommended to prevent and cure severe skin damages and could be administered to the patient through injection therapy. A doctor’s prescription is needed before anyone will be allowed to purchase Restylane.

Precaution Against Imitation: Packing of the finished product does not contain any complete ingredients label as a precautionary measure to prevent any prospective consumer from procuring these ingredients individually, thereby assuring that no unauthorized production or imitation is undertaken by anybody or any entity.

Indication: Side effects of Restylane may include red or swollen skin that normally last up to seven (7) days.

StriVectin-SD: Strivectin-SD, manufactured by Klein-Becker, prevents skin wrinkles and lessens stretch marks caused by pregnancy. Klein-Becker strongly recommends a patch test before applying the product for regular use. Among the products manufactured by Klein-Becker are StriVectin Eye Cream and other age-defying medications for both men and women.

Packing and Label: StriVectin-SD products are packed and shipped without any label and complete list of ingredients to prevent any imitation or unauthorized production. On the manufacturer’s website, the product is said to have passed clinical tests, however no actual test results are presented on the website.

Thermage: Thermage is a reputable company marketing skin-care techniques for women. The procedure is said to trigger “heat” to the Collagen Strands causing it to tighten. A skin treatment session can last from 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on the area of concentration.

Indications: The company strongly recommends the procedure to be done only on women aging 35 to 60 years old. It is known to be costly and the company does not offer a money back guarantee.

Youthful Essence: Youthful Essence is a home microdermabrasion system marketed by Guthy-Renker. The package contains a Vitamin-Enriched Resurfacing Cream, two sponge applicators, and a watertight resurfacing tool. It is advertised to be applicable for you for facial and body treatments.

Side Effects: The company does not provide free trial products to interested individuals. In addition, the abrasive crystals produced after the application may irritate sensitive skins.

Youthology: Youthology is a product brand used in various skin care and anti-ageing products. Among the company’s products are the Nighttime Nourisher and Daytime Nourisher effective to moisturize skin and prevent it from ageing.

Disadvantage: Most of the company’s products do not contain Matrixyl 3000®, a combination of Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide – 7, as compared to other skin care products.

About the Company:
Beautiful Review is an independent company committed to providing the public with unbiased reviews about general cosmetics widely sold in the market today and their manufacturers. Reviews are written by hand and products are tested and examined by human editors. The company can be reached through their website at http://www.beautifulreview.com/.

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Alberta Boot Camp announced today that they have finalized their re-branding strategy to accommodate their massive expansion plans across Canada. The new company name is officially Fitness Boot Camps Canada.

Alberta Boot Camp announced today that they have finalized their re-branding strategy to accommodate their massive expansion plans across Canada. The new company name is officially Fitness Boot Camps Canada.

“This is the perfect time to expand our new brand, and grab hold of some extra market share” commented Allan H. Fine, Owner/Program Director of Fitness Boot Camps Canada. “Our mission statement says it all. We are here to help our clients achieve their full potential in their lives by giving them the tools they need, through fitness, nutrition and life coaching, right across Canada.”

Expansion across Canada will begin in the fall of 2008, with British Columbia and Saskatchewan as the company’s main targets. Coupled with the above announcement, Fitness Boot Camps Canada also launched their new website www.fitnessbootcampscanada.com. The new website encompasses new features such as a registration feature for each province, an informative blog, and Boot Camp TV.

About Fitness Boot Camps Canada:
Back in 2004 Allan H. Fine saw the need for a better fitness program on the market. One that was affordable, effective, fun and inspirational. What developed out of his passion was the creation of THE premiere boot camp program in Alberta, consistently featured in magazines, radio and television within Canada. For more information, please visit fitnessbootcampscanada.com

 

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