Eliza's Anti-aging Arsenal

Win a Free Full Size Scalisi Cleanser and Exofiator at www.antiaginganalyst.com

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:33:00 +0000

April, 2015 Givaway:

Win a free full size Scalisi Cleanser and Exfoliator. Link to enter a full size Scalisi Cleanser and Exfoliator here:

http://www.antiaginganalyst.com/april-2015-giveaway-scalisi-cleanser-exfoliator-full-size/

This site is an archived site. Please visit www.antiaginganalyst.com for the full, active site with all content.

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Anti-Aging Product Recommendations

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 02:22:00 +0000

I recently discovered a suite of products that can delay aging on a cellular level: some product that work from the outside IN, like skincare with revolutionary human stem cell technology, and products that work from the inside OUT, like antioxidants with resveratrol, telomere lengthening support and supplements to give you energy and help you sleep at night. Even a fat-loss system to help you curb your appetite and shed fat and build lean muscle.

You DO have choices when it comes to aging. You CAN get your energy of youth back, get rid of the pain of inflammation and you CAN get a glow to your skin.

To learn more, check out: www.antiaginganalyst.com. Click on STORE and the MORE ANTI-AGING PRODUCTS.

But do me a favor, if you are serious in changing your health, let's chat about it - let me find out how best I can help you, or recommend products for you - even if I don't sell them, I can tell you where to get them.

CONTACT ME for more info about these anti-aging products and how you can get them at a discounted price.

Saying YES to Youth,

~ The Anti-Aging Analyst

High Tech Anti-Aging: TA-65 (Telomerase Activation)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:30:00 +0000

Personal question: Do you know how long your telomeres are?

If you're concerned with aging, you MIGHT want to find out.

Studies have shown that how long or short your telomeres are, goes hand-in-hand with the aging process.

The telomeres in our cells get shorter as we age, as our cells divide for renewal and maintenance. But, they can get TOO short, preventing cells from dividing....then BOOM... you get ALL the poop associated with old age.

Even little Miss Oprah Winfrey exclaimed on her show one day: "I want longer telomeres!" What Oprah wants, Oprah gets: there IS a way to lengthen telomeres! But first, what the HECK are telomeres?

Think of your shoelaces. Know that little plastic tip on the end? Ever bite that off as a kid and then your whole shoelace goes to pot? Well, a telomere is like that "plastic tip" of your chromosomes, right on the tip of your chromosomes, there to kind of prevent them from "fraying."

T.A. Sciences, the company involved with lengthening telomeres, shares:

".. telomeres become progressively shorter each time the cell divides. When they get too short, cells reach replicative senescence and can no longer divide. The result can be the various conditions associated with old age."

Dr. Dave Woynarowski, anti-aging expert and one of the authors of the book "The Immortality Edge: Realize the Secrets of Your Telomeres for a Longer, Healthier Life" tells us:

Cancer is a disease of short telomeres.

Heart disease is a disease of short telomeres.

Diabetes and Alzheimer’s causes short telomeres and so on and so forth.

Now, we all REALLY want to know how long our telomeres are!

And he says, that if you slow telomere loss by taking a supplement, here's what you can expect:

A longer life

A healthier Life

A stronger Immune System

A stronger sex drive

Improved skin

Lower body fat

Better tolerance to sugar and cholesterol

Less aches and pains

More energy

One supplement is TA-65, a high tech anti-aging pill which activates telomerase, a naturally-occurring enzyme in the body which is shown to increase telomere length, improve functional capacity, and promote the cell lifespan.

If you are HARD CORE about getting your heath together, www.tasciences.com offers a program to get on TA-65 for 6 months, with vitamins and all the bloodwork and immune testing under the sun. STICKER SHOCK: up to $7,000.

Contact me for a cheaper alternative:

I sell a product that enhances the enzyme (telomerase) needed to lengthen our short telomeres. This adds healthy life to our cells. Thousands of studies show the connection between short telomeres and the natural process of cellular aging. Of course nothing is known to stop aging, but healthy cells equal healthy internal systems. Healthy systems equal a healthy body. And a healthy body equals a strong, happy, youthful you.

BENEFITS

Contains the only known patented nutrient shown to lengthen short telomeres in humans (TA-65)
Transiently activates telomerase, the enzyme that adds length to telomeres
Supports the delay in cellular aging, including cells of the immune system
Promotes a feeling of youthful vitality
Contains a powerful combination of antioxidants that protect our cells, DNA, stem cells, and telomeres from oxidative stress
A source of natural nutrients that help maintain our body’s adult stem cells
Supports our natural rejuvenation system
Supports the maintenance of our natural DNA repair mechanisms

Now, TA-65 is a naturally occurring single molecule found in the ancient Chinese herb Astragalus. So, can you run to the health store and buy Astragalus and lengthen your telomeres yourself?

Sadly, the TA-65 molecule in Astragalus is very rare and it takes tons of the plant to make a little amount of pure TA-65. Tests showed that the plant found at the health store has little or no TA-65 in it. You might be better off taking a concentrated Astragalus extract. No guarantee it will lengthen your telomeres, but it's said to help with overall immune system.

CONTACT ME for a discount offer.

Here's to keeping those shoelaces on,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

The Anti-Aging Analyst is MOVING!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 07:34:00 +0000

Hey All My Anti-Aging Enthusiasts --

We're MOVING ON UP!!!!

No, it's not technically THE EAST SIDE, but the Anti-Aging Analyst has a BRAND NEW LOOK and bigger, better website....It's NOT JUST A BLOG!

We can build it...BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER...

And that's JUST what I wanted to do - give you a better experience on the blog AND a better shopping experience! Mission accomplished :) (At least, I HOPE.)

You can now SEARCH for your fave anti-aging topic, which is WAY COOL! See most popular articles and more!!

I'm hoping to continually improve the site and totally welcome any feedback or requests on what you'd like to see and have me write about....PLEASE COMMENT and interact.

Upcoming topics include a stem cell facelift, a body wash that actually cured my patch of dry skin (!) by accident that you NEED to know about, the BEST sunscreens and sunscreen clothing....GOSH - SO MUCH cool anti-aging stuff going on!

Talking to AMAZING doctors and formulators and entrepreneurs and really want to bring you the BEST honest, unbiased info I can in the best way I can!!

Can you say OCD???

Well, it's not REALLY that -- it's really a passion to bring you the latest and greatest anti-aging information!! So STOKED and hope you like the new site!!!

Check out my NEW SITE - NEW LOCATION:

www.antiaginganalyst.com

This Blogger site is gonna stay up for a bit longer cuz it gets so many hits (THANK YOU!!) , but please BOOKMARK me at www.antiaginganalyst.com cuz this anti-age-arsenal.com is gonna go Bye Bye and RETIRE SOON. (IRONIC, HUH?)

Beans Don't Burn On The Grill, Bitches!

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

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PS. Bitches is meant in a fave, cool tone:) -- you already know my style by now....PLEASE tell me what that means -- Fish don't fry in the kitchen, beans don't burn on the grill.

WHERE are you FRYING your FISH if not the kitchen? And WHY are you putting your BEANS on the GRILL?

Putting the beans on the grill would be a DISASTER!

UGH, the "Analyst" in me needs to know.

PPS: OMG Thank you SO much for reading my articles!!

I soooo appreciate my readers and subscribers. If you have any friends who are interested in anti-aging, please let them know about me and my new site!

I'm doing a random drawing to win a FREE 2 month supply of GETAWAYGREY, a supplement that gets rid of grey hair -- YES it worked for ME:

http://www.antiaginganalyst.com/win-a-free-bottle-of-getawaygrey-natural-supplement-60-capsules/

I hope you will invite your friends, comment and continue to FEEL fab and confident and remember that age is about mind, body, spirit.

Change your Thoughts, Change your Age.

Gosh, that actually should be my NEW Slogan :)

YOU ROCK!

Thank you so much for your support!!

Le Mieux's Collagen Peptide Serum Review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:11:00 +0000

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I recently attended a Le Mieux's "Easy Come Easy Glow Beauty Suite" at the Le Mieux Showroom in Pasadena, CA, where I got to sample and learn more about the line. What a blast!

Here's the link to my article at The Los Angeles Examiner website: Learn and Play at New Monthly Le Mieux Beauty Parties.

This was such a great opportunity to learn about Le Mieux products, which are all about RENEWING, REGENERATING and REVIVING. Ooh La La.

Le Mieux products are NOT water based like most, but contain a base of hyaluronic acid. This is an ingredient naturally occurring in skin that draws and attracts moisture. With less water than other lines, this means this line's products are more concentrated and are gonna be all about the hydration, honey!

Le Mieux is also known as "The Serum Authority." Dull, tired skin? Loss of firmness? There's a serum for that! And chances are, it's made by Le Mieux. Their serums are designed to alter and optimize skin function - NOT just sit on the top of your face.

I've been using Le Mieux's Collagen Peptide Serum on a regular basis for the last 2 weeks. This serum comes in a 1 oz. pump tube and is for dry, mature, normal, combination and sensitive skin.

You've got your 4 peptides and marine algae extracts to dramatically lift and tighten sagging facial contours while smoothing out expression lines and wrinkles. Nourishing ceramides help hydrate, extend moisture and restore skin resiliency.

This serum is creamy, but not heavy, which is not the norm, so I wanted to show you more:

The box and sleek pump container.

Yep, this is a serum which is nice and rich but not runny or oily or gel-ly.

This was a pic right after rubbing the serum in. You can see an immediate difference. After it absorbs completely, you do still see a glowing hydration effect -- that's what I am loving on my face right now after using this serum for a few weeks.

I'm also seeing firming. Now, TMI, the corners of my mouth tend to frown downwards and I know nothing short of a recontour with a filler is going to help that, but I actually see more lift around my mouth and laugh lines.

I am LOVING the ceramides in this. I am a BIG ceramide fan (it started with Elizabeth Arden). But what I really like is seeing an overall more hydrated look. And it says what it's going to do -- FIRM.

I'm going to concentrate delivering this product on my neck -- I've got a before pic of my neck -- so let's see where this goes! Would LOVE to see a big firming improvement there so really paying attention to it now.

See the article link above for more info about Le Mieux and where to find it.

As for the ingredients of this serum - oh, yeah, it's the big guns, major play-yahs, the stuff you want in your STUFF:

Palmitoyl oligopeptide - reduces wrinkle depth, stimulates collagen and elastin and delivers moisture

Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 - this is an amino peptide that boost collagen and invigorates tissue regeneration

Superoxide dismutase - an anti-oxidant that fights free radical damage and helps to prevent fine lines, wrinkles and hyper-pigmentation

Cool! I stress again that this serum has some great collagen boosting ingredients. Haven't seen any erasing of hyper pigmentation with this in the 2 weeks I've been using it, but preventing is good and again, noticeable difference in firmness and a glow of more hydration.

This one is going to cost you around $85.00 because of the ingredients. If this is too pricey for you, don't fret. Le Mieux has tons of products to check out that are even more affordable. The 1 ounce of Tissue Growth Factor runs $65.00, and a pack of 4 Le Mieux Moisture Infusion Masks is a steal and feels AMAZING on your face for $25.00, leaving it ...again Oooh La La!

All in all, Le Mieux is a great line with a range of innovative products all about anti-aging and cell regeneration. Check out their line and there's bound to be a product with innovative, anti-aging ingredients that can work with you and your budget.

Le Mieux holds training days where they will help you decide which products are best for you, educate you and let you sample. Don't worry, you are ALWAYS under the supervision of a beauty professional and these events take place in their swanky Pasadena showroom - call (888) 327-8188 to see if they are having an event in Pasadena soon. Don't forget to tell them The Anti-Aging Analyst sent you.

ReNew, ReGenerate, ReVive, RE-PEAT,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Recycle Those Cigarette Butts Into Purdy Things

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 May 2014 19:53:00 +0000

So American Spirit Ciggies likes to send me stuff. (Uhhhh, don't ask how I got on their mailing list.)

AMERICAN SPIRIT...you know, they are the cigarette that doesn't have any of the additional bad stuff in their cigs like ammonia and formaldehyde. You know the one that says just because it's all tobacco, doesn't mean it's a safer cigarette.

Anyway, in honor of Earth Day, I gots me some goodies from A.S.:

What could POSSIBLY be in this box from a ciggie company in honor of Earth Day?

It's a plastic pot for plants! With a card that reads:

Here'a a beautiful alternative to littering featuring a pot made with repurposed cigarette butts and recycled paper filled with wildflower seeds.

To WHOMEVER has the job of collecting old cigarette butts so American Spirit can recycle them into pots....thank GOD I don't have your job!

Great alternative to littering....but what if litter with the card that you just printed and mailed to me promoting your alternative to littering? Hmmm...puzzling...

This SUPER easy type of gardening is kind of fun and great for lazy people. All you do is throw the soil disc (RIGHT) into the pot and add water and then plant the seed paper, which is already laced with wildflower seeds.

The soil disc is trippy, as it explodes pretty fast and fills up your little recycled pot (MADE FROM RECYCLED CIGARETTE BUTTS - has it hit you yet?) with dirt.

I think it's pretty cool that you can turn LITTER into LOVELY. Here's where I would insert a pic of the pot filled with wildflower plants, but we can't time travel, people.

But, yet, we kinda can:

A retro Winston ad - yes, American Spirit was NOT the first...better marketing campaign though.

Yeah, no additives in cigarettes is pretty bad ass. So is getting rid of all the butts and making things to make our environment pretty. Know what's even more bad ass? Not smoking.

THAT's the Spirit,

~ The Anti-Aging Analyst

Get Half Off Today on Spa Sonic and Help Fight Breast Cancer - Today Only!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:45:00 +0000

Here it is, the START of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Want silky smooth skin but you want to treat yourself at home and NOT spend close to $100 or more for a device?

Of course you do.

Want to give back and get 50% off an anti-aging device that will give 15% to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation?

Of course! I love when companies extend these great offers for exclusive savings, and they also help a great foundation that fights disease.

People, this is a WIN - WIN.

This is Spa Sonic Skin Care System Face & Body Polisher and it's PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - yeah! It's a 7-piece face and full body kit I hope to review soon that says it exfoliates, cleanses and smooths skin.

I haven't tried this device yet but two cool things jump out about it:

1) It's pink.

2) It's waterproof.

"The waterproof device makes it easy to clean your face while in the shower and the dermal penetrating action allows the skin to rapidly absorb your skin care products. The Spa Sonic helps in tightening pores, reducing dark spots and removing dead skin."

Tightening pores and reducing dark spots are two of my biggest issues.

TODAY, get some crazy savings of 50% OFF on Spa Sonic AND help in the fight against breast cancer, a disease that affects one in eight American women.

15% of all sales on October 1st will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. That's TODAY, so go to:

bca.myspasonic.com

Type in Promo code: GMA

Here is the Spa Sonic in white with attachments.

The original price on this is $69.99.

Today, the Exclusive Deal is $34.50 - that's 50% savings

This is a limited offer of 2 Spa Sonics per person and shipping is $9.95.

If you are like me, a device like this can certainly make me want to wash my face more, but it makes it soooo easy to give back and help fight cancer with an AMAZING Deal.

Fight The Good Fight And Save,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

NEW Breakthrough In Anti-Aging for HAIR - Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 03:05:00 +0000

Have you had this experience? You see or hear a product claim - on the side of a box, or in a TV ad, wherever -- and you get the product home and use it and it DOESN'T DO what it claims to do?

Well, sometimes, you CAN get what you WANT AND what you NEED! Sometimes, you find a product that exceeds all expectation! Like Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum by Holocuren.

You might not think about it, but hair ages too -- the hair on your head is ALIVE. We all lose density, we lose elasticity (hair breaks easily when you stretch it out), and we lose shine.

I wasn't having a bad hair day. I was having a bad hair YEAR. I suddenly was noticing a lot of "aging" had occurred and what was a fuller head of hair, was...well, less hair. I had a serious case of the frizzes, lots of breakage and come on, STYLING? It refused. It was pony tail everyday for me.
Of course, all of this aging happened over the course of time, then BOOM, it becomes the FOCUS of your attention once you see it. (Don't be fooled by my photo - those are hair extensions!)

Enough backstory. I'm on the phone interviewing Robert Heiman - an ICON in the skincare industry. He created Epicuren Discovery Skincare and has a line of holistic personal products called Holocuren.

He's talking about his NEW Anti-Aging hair care line. How it changes hair on a molecular level. How it makes your hair light, like it was when you were a child, how your hair will become more elastic and how it increases hair density, how it makes your hair grow faster.

AND I AM HERE TO TELL YOU THAT BOY HE IS RIGHT! EVERYTHING amazing he said about this hair care line is 100% TRUE!

Miracle Anti-Aging hair care products TRANSFORMED my hair!

I could tell the shampoo was different as soon as I poured it out into my hand in the shower. It's almost like a "jelly" and it absorbs right in with a mild lather and great scent of lavender and mint essential oils.

I've tried all sorts of shampoo and conditioners and they pretty much all resulted in my hair feeling dry again - THIS line is DIFFERENT. ZERO familiar dry feeling. Just an overall feeling of HYDRATION. Hair LESS FRIZZY, with an overall light feel. This is after the FIRST USE. Did I say this line is different?

In fact, I don't think there's anything else like it on the market. So, here's what you need to know:

Robert spent years on this anti-aging hair-care line formula - reading research papers, talking to chemists, putting in the BEST POSSIBLE INGREDIENTS, tweaking it, adjusting it, etc.

A very special, trademarked ingredient called Hydrolyzed Capauxein™is in this line. It's a natural extract, derived from corn that is shown to be one of the best growth stimulators in trial studies.
The science behind this extract is MAYJE (as in MAJOR) and all about gene charting techniques and isolating genes of highly active corn...that's corn that grows and grows and grows.

The Capauxein™ enhances health of the hair and actually alters the hair cells and causes them to act more like they did when they were younger! It accelerates hair cells' ability to produce more of what they did when they were younger!

But it's not just the Capauxein™that makes this a great hair line. Everything in it is natural with no SLS, no parabens or petrochemicals, no silicone to weigh hair down. It's got a blend of 12 amino acids, vitamins E,C,A,F and B5, Quinoa Protein in the Conditioner, and liposomes and organic jojoba oil in the serum.

Robert Heiman, Formulator of Miracle Anti-Aging Hair Care Products by Holocuren

Robert told me, "We could NOT have made this hair line ANY better. We put more of everything good that's in there and made THE VERY best product...then added the Capauxein™.

WOW!

There are 3 Miracle Products:

Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo by Holocuren, 6 oz. $22.00 retail

Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo by Holocuren, 6 oz. $24.00 retail

Miracle Anti-Aging Serum by Holocuren, 4 oz. $32.00 retail

Here's what this line will do for your hair (straight from Robert Heiman himself.)

You'll find that LESS hair is falling out.
Hair won't break as often.
Your hair will grow FASTER with continued use.
You'll get a nice gloss to your hair.
Some people have reported noticing hair growing where there was a receding hairline.
You'll see an increase in elasticity. Pluck one out and stretch it and you'll be AMAZED at how it bounces back.
If you have natural color, this line will encourage your hair to go back to it's old color.
If you dye your hair, you'll see improved color retention.

These products are NEW NEW NEW and have just launched! They are NOT sold in stores yet, and are only sold in a select few spas and salons and by the manufacturer.

I am so excited about this line that I've made it available on this blog for purchase here:

Buy Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum at The Anti-Age-Arsenal Store

Or click on the BUY PRODUCTS tab at the upper right corner of this blog.

If you want a list of the ingredients, please email me at antiaging.analyst@gmail.com and I'll be happy to forward them to you until I get a chance to post them here on the site. Each and every one of the ingredients has an exact purpose. Extraordinary ingredients. Extraordinary results.

Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum definitely changed the feel and look of my hair.

So excited to share this wonderful, breakthrough product!

Please show them some love on Facebook: www.facebook.com/holocuren.

It's OKAY to Believe in Miracles -- They DO HAPPEN!

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Take Advantage of July AND August NO COST Specials at Raw Food World Store

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 02:55:00 +0000

The Raw Food World Store has some MAJOR monthly deals on all things natural and health-related.

Sacha Inchi Seeds, 5.3oz - Organic Traditions special for $8.39

Right now, there is now only 36 hours left to where you can enjoy both July's and August's 'At-Cost' specials at the same time...

Here's a preview:

August "At Cost" Specials - Sacha Inchi Seeds, Jing Herbs Astragalus, Chaga, He Sho Wu, and Reishi, Bariani Olive Oil, Ceylon Cinnamon, Indonesian Cashews, Incan Berries, Stone Ground Coconut Butter, Wilderness Poets Pecan Butter, Red Quinoa, Red Maca, Nori Sheets, Spirulina Tablets, MSM Caps, Kale Powder, Broccoli Sprout Powder, Oreganol P73, Shaman Shack's Tribulus, and Rhodiola, Gokshura, Just Pure Foods Onion Rings, and Pesto Tomato Chips, Rawmio Raw Chocolate Bark, Living Intentions Flavored Nuts, Lydias Crackers, Rawkin Raw Cookies, MSM Lotions, Magnesium Bath Flakes, Orange TKO, Dr. Tung's Tongue Scraper, and much more!

[Variety 3-pack] [SMALL] MSM Lotions, 8oz for $24.48

July "At Cost" Specials - New Large Pine Pollen Powder (Best Value Ever Seen!), Truly Raw Cengrefuge Coconut Oil, Large Kelp Noodles, Unpasteurized Almonds, SunBiotic Almonds, Pili Nut Butter, Dastony's Large Hazlenut Butter, Mesquite Powder, Thai Coconut Sugar (Crystallized Sap), Organic Mountain Apricots, Superfood Cereals (New Flavors), Mauk Family Farms Flax Crusts, Colosan, Megafood's Blo0d Builder, Crystal Nergy, Sweet Wheat (Wheatgrass Powder), Mucuna, 4 Eternals, Kale Chips, Lulu's Raw Chocolate Bars, Just Pure Foods Zucchini Chips (Pesto & Sour Cream and Onion), Power Wraps, Laughing Giraffe Snakaroons, Pinhole Glasses, Natural Sunscreen, Natural Deodorant, Glass Straws, qbc emf Computer Balancer and much more!

Save on organic food, superfoods, organic cleaners and lotions and more!

Coconut BUTTER, 16oz - DASTONY special $12.57

Orange TKO Organic Cleaner, 16oz - Organic special $17.47

[3-pack] Spirulina Tablets, 250 Grams $66.15

Type in the word HONEYMOON in the coupon number section to get an additional 7% off your order!!

Here's to COOL Summer Savings,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Don't Let Bad Plastic Surgery Get You Down - The Pete Burns Story

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 08:18:00 +0000

It's a cool summer evening and I'm sitting relaxing after a BBQ with a friend, kickin' back some beers and chatting it up. He puts on some music and we start Googling some bands and discovering some amazingly talented people have died from overdoses. Heroin is a REALLY good way to age.

I'm not sure what drove us to the topic, it might've been the Stella, it might've been that we both shared some disdain about the craze of body modification and stretched earlobes, but all of a sudden he blurts "What about Pete Burns from Dead Or Alive?"

Dead or Alive is of course synonymous with the song "You Spin Me Right Round," one of my all-time faves. The mere mention of it took me back to my college days.

Then I saw it: what Pete Burns looked like in 1985 and what he looks like 28 years later. Was I living under a rock? Or did my friend just have some sort of inside scoop on 80's bands...

Forget about whatever gender change we might have going on. The quote from my friend that "Pete Burns is now a woman" is not verified. I'M more interested in what he had done to his face. And WHY.

Being The Anti-Aging Analyst, I investigate.

Well, it all started with a botched nose job...hence the eye patch back in the 80's, but Pete Burns, the androgynous lead singer from the band "Dead Or Alive" wasn't discouraged from that to continue to alter his appearance to perhaps even greater lengths than Michael Jackson did, but I'll let you decide:

On the left, dreamy-faced Burns in the 80's sporting Boy George eye make-up and an eye patch. On the right, Burns during the release of his book "Freak Unique."

There's something downright fascinating about someone who would willingly alter their perfectly looking face so drastically. I mean, there's Kathy Griffin and Joan Rivers who both went under the knife, but this kind of transformation was actually life threatening...it's downright equivalent to the lady who wants to look like a cat. WHAT is going thru their minds?

Allegedly, Burns was getting lip injections back in the year 2000. Years later, after going to a plastic surgeon named Dr. Maurizio Viel for polyacrylamide lip injections, something went horribly wrong. His body collapsed, kidney stones, his liver nearly failed - and that's a HUGE deal - and he nearly lost sight in one eye - making that eye patch a little ironic, don't you think? At one point, he blogged he was in critical condition and near death. He underwent 100 operations "to make things "right."

"Now Daily" reported that Burns said (about the lip ordeal with Dr. Viel): 'It has taken away my life and my career. I saw doctors in London who said the only option was to amputate my lips. I was suicidal.'

REWIND: Did you say "AMPUTATE your LIPS"? And "SUICIDAL"?

From his website back in 2009:

…i simply want it annouced i collapsed on wed and was rushed to hospital going in two kidneys failure and rushed for emerngency 5 hours surgery were they found 8 stones in each kidney but were unable to remove them as they were blocking both the kidney. The uretha and bladder. I'm in a very serious conditions on 24 hours intravenous morphine for the pain. Intravenous fluid as i'm so dehytrade and the kidneys cant retain the liquid. I also have diabetes insipidus which is puling water from my lung. Liver heart and brain. I'm criticaly ill and under 24 hours observation and will be in hospital for quite along time.

Burns states in this ABC News interview below that he will not stop injections or plastic surgery - he likes change.

Wait - WHAT?

You went through all that physical anguish and pain -- albiet, morphine saves the day, but you STILL are not going to stop facial injections and surgeries? Liver, heart and BRAIN were affected but you are STILL PRO change? Didn't that say "critically ill.?" Again might I add "SUICIDAL?"

But, Burns is smarter now - he uses his own tissue for injections and has a better doctor - and admits that THAT Dr. is on speed dial.

Whew - that IS smarter. Do they still HAVE speed dial? or is that from the 80's?

His face has surely taken some mincing over the years and he doesn't mince words when it comes to Dr. Maurizio Viel, the plastic surgeon who kept injecting his lips after Burns complained about clumps and other issues.

Burns says unblinkingly, "I wish he would die."

Watch this video by ABC News where he tells his story.

FLASHBACK: Burns' changing look (and face) over the years...

Love the jeweled studs!

Oh, you SPIN me LIKE A RECORD, Darling. All I know, is that to me, you look like you're lots of fun. And if I could trace your private number, baby, I would, just to see what new face adventures you are up to.

In the ABC Interview, Burns stated people NOTICE him and it doesn't even register with him because they've ALWAYS stared at him. Yes, you had you some charisma. STILL do! And you got SPUNK. According to Pete and his IMDB page, he felt a need to be different and began experimenting with his hair and looks at age 12. However, he looked so "freakish" that he was endlessly taunted by teachers and peers!

NOTHING seems to stop this guy from doing his THANG. A SERIOUS non-conformist - who doesn't love that? And to purposely upset people by telling them his coat is made of gorilla fur? THAT is just a bonus.

His IMDB page states, "What advice does the confident performer offer to his fans? "Just be yourself. You can make it. You can just be yourself and make it as yourself, and that goes with any field."

If being yourself is constantly wanting to change your outside facial appearance, then who am I to judge?

Sounds like he has character too - "he was very close to his parents and turned down an offer to tour with Madonna in the 80's to be with his mother when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer."

Everybody, PLEASE go to iTunes and download "You Spin Me Round" by Dead or Alive to help finance Pete's creative endeavors. It's a timeless song -- simple, catchy, universal. Think of all the spirits he lifted with that genius song that still gets play to this day in movies like The Hangover and others I'm too lazy to look up because my computer is too slow. And his book sounds like it would be a good read. I'm sure there are GOBS of interesting adventures in there.

If "hissing puss" spewing out of his face doesn't stop him from going under the knife again, watch out, HERE HE COMES...he's gonna have his way...with a NEW face real soon..and hopefully some new music too.

I don't know what this guy is up to, but clearly he loves doing it and is happy and uber confident with himself. And that in the end, is BEING himself. And, in the end, who can blame him for THAT? To have a near death experience over plastic surgery and still be a fan, is definitely someone who is dedicated and noteworthy....if not brave or insane....Go get 'em, Pete Burns....be yourself. No-one else can.

Open Up Those Lovin' Arms,

~ The Anti-Aging Analyst

Did You Search For Your Sunscreen Yet?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:38:00 +0000

In the midst of this sizzlin' summer, I cannot stress enough to check out your sunscreen at the Environmental Working Group's site. It's a non-biased group that checks out ingredients for hazards. They are NOT associated with the FDA and will test products and post results. That simple.

Products with low scores are GOOD, and the score is in a GREEN color for GO.
Products or ingredients that can cause cancer or allergies or what have you get HIGH scores and they show up in RED for STOP. Couldn't be simpler.

http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search.php?

In fact, you can search by product, ingredient or company - makeup, skincare, hair, nails, you name it.

What ISN'T simple is the sheer fact that you can start typing in your everyday products and realize that all of them are eventually going to kill you.

Is ANYTHING 100% SAFE these days?

I started using and LOVING Jason C Effects Pure Natural Anti-Wrinkle Day Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen.

For me, its lightweight, fresh citrus scent transported me to a warm, sunny summer day. Not so much a SPECIFIC day like June 21, 1971, but rather an overall feeling of youth and summer when responsibilities were non-existent and your head was just floating in the breeze.

It's so refreshing, I looked forward to putting it on in the A.M. and if I didn't, something in that day was amiss. As far as it helping with wrinkles, it's a big YES - face felt moisturized, spots cleared up.

I thought it was a HOME RUN.....until I looked up the product on the Environmental Working Group's website.

The FRAGRANCE I love so much? That ingredient scores a high hazard for Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive).

BUMMER! And the overall product score is 6, or "moderate hazard." So, it's color is not red, or green - but it's YELLOW...for Caution.

Here are safety scores for Jason C Effects Pure Natural Anti-Wrinkle Day Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen.

What really chapps my hide about this is that it's always something. A company says they use "no harmful chemicals" so you think the product is good for you. Well, I guess not just chemicals are harmful - natural ingredients can be too? Take Coumarin for example. The EGW says it's a naturally occurring and synthetically produced scent chemical associated with allergies and contact dermatitis. It also says it's a known human immune system toxicant or allergen.

Surely it's in this all "natural" Jason product in it's naturally occurring form, right? Here are the questionable ingredients below highlighted in green, which contributed to this natural product's score of 6, or moderate hazard.

Active Ingredients: Homosalate 7.5 %, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5.0%, Titanium Dioxide 2.0%, Inactive Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol , VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (1), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (1), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (1), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (1), Calcium Ascorbate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Silica , Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol (1), Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone , Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum)

It just goes to show you - PLEASE use this search site and INVESTIGATE, INVESTIGATE, INVESTIGATE on your own. There are over 66,000 products listed and alternatives you can pick that are LOW hazard.

I'm not saying Jason products is TRICKING anyone in any way. Overall, their line is free of parabens, no oxybenzone which is great and a boatload of flower extracts all occurring at the front of the ingredient list, which is good, because ingredients must be listed with highest ingredients first. Most of their high hazard ingredients came with a notice that the EWG had "Limited" information, meaning research could still be going on about that ingredient.

I'm just saying even if a product says it's pure, or natural, still look them up on the EGW site and know what's going onto your skin - because it's going directly into your bloodstream.

Jason, we had a good thing going. I enjoyed you every day for months. But I don't want even a MODERATE or LOW hazard in my day to day routine - how bout NO HAZARD?

Here's to a Hazard Free Everything and Especially Summer,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Help Hurricane Sandy Victims Just By Purchasing EmerginC Skincare Products!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:56:00 +0000

Please go to www.emerginC.com and purchase some of their products online to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Read my full article here:

http://www.examiner.com/article/emerginc-donates-to-the-relief-efforts-of-sandy

This is only through Thanksgiving, so try out some great, natural products and help give back to those in need!

Thanks for being you,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Miracle Lips by Holocuren

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:08:00 +0000

Got dry, chapped lips or a nasty cold sore? You need a miracle....you need to check out a product called MIRACLE LIPS by Holocuren.

If you've got dry, cracked or chapped lips and you are using that "waxy stick" (that shall remain nameless), you are doing your lips more harm than good! WAX is the WORST thing you want to put on your lips, because the wax doesn't let your lips breath or exfoliate.

My lips are now "Miracle Lips" thanks to a one of a kind lip product of the same name.

Miracle Lips is a natural, organic treatment enriched with over 25 natural and organic butters, vitamins, enzymes and peptides for moisturizing and exfoliating chapped, dry lips. The miracle ingredients include high concentrations of Brazilian bee Propolis (yes, the same ingredient Dr. Oz calls a "miracle cure") and Tea Tree Oil, making this product ANTI-VIRAL, ANTI-BACTERIAL, ANTI-FUNGAL and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY.

There are two natural and organic treatments available to kick that cold sore and moisturize your lips:

MIRACLE LIPS ROLL ON

Miracle Lips Roll on Serum by Holocuren: This product ROCKS!

This is not a balm or wax - it's a concentrated serum that changes the health of the lips on a cellular level....yes, I just wrote: "changes the health of the lips ON A CELLULAR LEVEL." It deeply heals dry chapped lips, reverses/prevents UV damage, hydrates, moisturizes, increases color and circulation, while it also boosts the immunity of the skin to resist/fight off infections such as cold sores.

It Gliiiiiides on and makes your lips super shiny sexy. Plus, it's got a yummy tea tree oil scent. Your chapped lips will YEARN for it. Don't let the price make you think twice ($19.99) - I've read blogs that say the price is well worth it and it lasts and lasts.

MIRACLE LIPS SALVE

Miracle Lips Salve by Holocuren

The salve is more of a matt finish instead of a high shine, but has all the same ANTI-VIRAL, ANTI-BACTERIAL, ANTI-FUNGAL and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY qualities of the Miracle Lips Roll on, but in a convenient tube. It has a slight granulated feel, which advances exfoliation. This one retails for $16.99.

Both Miracle Lips products stimulate exfoliation, speed up cellular activity and create a hostile environment for bacteria/viruses. I've talked to people who've gotten cold sores and started using Miracle Lips and guess what? Viola, no more cold sores!

And....did you know you can actually use Miracle Lips on cuts and bug bites? A mom's DREAM!

Holocuren has other great ALL NATURAL, ORGANIC products as well like all natural Miracle Propolis Toothpaste and all natural Miracle Tropical Resilience, a skin moisturizer and bug repellent.

To purchase Miracle Lips, please visit: www.antiaginganalyst.com/shop.

You can also get a combo pack of Miracle Lips Salve and Miracle Lips Serum:

http://www.antiaginganalyst.com/product/546/

USE COUPON CODE HEALTY LIPS TO GET $4.00 OFF.

I Believe in Miracles!,

~ The Anti-Aging Analyst

New Teen Beauty Trend: Looking like Barbie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:03:00 +0000

If you want to look like a "Living Doll," all you need to do is go to the internet and type in "How To Look Like a Doll."

Besides one British woman with a video about how to look "cute", you'll be bombarded with little girls who transform themselves into looking plastic - complete with colored contact lenses, false eyelashes and eyeliner - and they teach you step by step how to do it.

It's downright spooky! I don't know who is giving out colored contact lenses to 9 or 12 year old girls, but STOP! Both Barbie and Japanese anime are noted as influences of this makeup, and undoubtedly, these online tutorials are influencing more young girls to try to trend.

Some of these little girls with videos say "It's perfect for Halloween." Okay.

Venus Palermo (above) is ONE girl, who supposedly dresses in doll makeup all the time. You can see her in videos showing off multiple outfits, talking in a little girl's voice and typing things like "Hello my dolly molly inky pinky cotton candy clouds.” She's 15.

Then there's one girl in her 20's - Valeria Lukyanova. She's an internet sensation in Russia, and ABC News calls her A Real Life Barbie doll.

Now, now, Valeria won't admit to getting any surgery besides breast implants, and she COULD be dating Joe Photoshop Wizard, but she's some sort of sensation for her looks.....and her Barbie figure. A 16 inch waist? Did she have a rib removed? Maybe. Maybe not. Here's pics of her before and after transformation.

She certainly has the "plastic" look down and I'll say one other thing about her: She sure gives good "dead eyes."

So we mentioned the B word. BARBIE. How do you think Barbie influences us? Did "she" - AKA Mattel - create some sort of ridiculous and unreachable set of standards of beauty and body proportion?

Some girls with eating disorders and scorned moms are pointing the fingers at Barbie for influencing little girls to have perfect body measurements. They usually do this around National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Hooey.

I played with Barbie growing up, and turned out not to have an eating disorder. I have OTHER disorders....(totally unrelated)....just not an eating disorder. The worst thing Barbie did to me was expect that all men were supposed to look like Ken dolls.......they don't.

In the same vein of reasoning, if Barbie was "Big Barbie," would I have grown up wanting to put on more pounds in order to emulate my doll?

One student from Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon wanted to prove a point for National Eating Disorders Awareness week a few years back. She built a life-size version of Barbie to shock people into realizing how disproportionate her body measurements would be....that is, IF, Barbie were real. She made it out of wood, chicken wire and papier-mache to bring awareness to anorexia. Her Barbie was even on the Today Show.

The student's replica stands about 6 feet tall with a 39" bust, 18" waist and 33" hips.

How many women do you know that have these measurements - let alone women who are the age of Barbie? I don't know many women who are 6 feet tall, but I'm not running out for leg extensions anytime soon.

Others say a real life Barbie would be a little less tall and bustie if she were real: 5 feet, 9 inches, with measurements of 36-18-33. But get this: According to hospital research, if Barbie was real, she would lack the requisite 17 to 22 percent of body fat required to get a period (University Central Hospital in Helsinki, Finland).

I guess then she would be "Barren Barbie." Oh, so there won't be a Little Kennie, Junior in her future. It's okay, she's rich, right? I mean, she has mink coats and lives in a palace and drives a sports car, no? That's what I always wanted: her LIFESTYLE, not her waist. And she doesn't age. Why's that? BECAUSE SHE'S A DOLL.

I'm so glad that hospitals are getting involved in this critical research of what a doll would look like if she were real, instead of...I don't know.... trying to cure diseases or something. I can't wait for the specs and documentation to come out about the Tickle Me Elmo doll.

Wait, here's someone who is making sense: the makers of the doll:

“As a pop-cultural icon, Barbie is often used as art to express one’s own personal opinions and views,” a Mattel spokesperson said in an email (not to ME, but in response to the life-sized Barbie the college girl created for Anorexia Awareness.)

“Girls see female body images everywhere today and it’s critical that parents and caregivers provide perspective on what they are seeing. It’s important to remember that Barbie is a doll who stands 11.5 inches tall and weighs 7.25 ounces — she was never modeled on the proportions of a real person.”

Whew! Thanks for that info. PERSPECTIVE. Barbie isn't supposed to be a real person.

In an article called Internet Craze Sees Teenagers turn into Freakish Living Dolls, from DAILY MAIL ONLINE, one doctor, Dr. Gray from The British CBT & Counseling Service, warned that too much emphasis on physical appearance from an early age could have 'disastrous consequences', encouraging anxiety, depression and eating disorders later in life.

She told MailOnline: "At any age, placing too much value on physical appearance can be potentially detrimental to a person’s self esteem and sense of self worth."

That is so true. The student who made the life-size Barbie at one point had anorexia. She made life-sized Barbie to prove a point. She said: "I'm not blaming Barbie [for my illness] -- she's one small factor, an environmental factor," Slayen said. "I'm blond and blue-eyed and I figured that was what I was supposed to look like. She was my idol. It impacted the way I looked at myself."

Too much value on physical appearance. Yes, we HAVE to stop. There is nothing we are all "supposed" to look like. And yes, Los Angeles gets the gold medal for putting too much value on physical appearance. Just take a look at this REAL ad I found in the Los Angeles Craigslist job section:

Karaoke Club companies in Koreatown continue recruitment of friendly Hostesses/ entertainers with extra thin, fragile, emaciated, underweight fashion model appearance ( THIN arms and legs - NOT an athletic look) to socialize with and entertain professional / business clientele in a private club environment (this is NOT an escort service, not a massage parlor, not a strip club)
Monthly earnings $3000 - $4000 including tips (if working full-time-higher income is possible) ; some experience as an entertainer is a big plus, but not required. No sex, no dating with customers, no nudity, some alcohol. Regular Hours: 9pm - 2am.

AGE: 21-28 and FRAGILE (NOT ATHLETIC) appearance - APPROXIMATE height/weight ratio requirements (what extra thin means): for a height of 5'7" - 90-100lb, 5'8"- 110lb or less, 5'9" - 115lb or less and 5'10" - 120lb or less. If you dont exercise, don't have muscles and look naturally thin (not intentionally anorexic) - this is the right look.

Please email your resume (if any) and Full Length pictures. Successful candidates will be contacted over the phone for interviews.

One of my fave parts about this ad....is email your resume....IF ANY.

Betcha Barbie didn't have a resume.

Here's to "Keeping It Real"

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

IT Cosmetics is today's QVC Special Value !

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:50:00 +0000

Tune into QVC TONIGHT for IT Cosmetics "Special Value." It's a Vitality Anti-Aging 5 Piece Collection that features this fab face disc:

The disc has a waterproof anti-aging matte bronzer, brightening blush tint and radiance illuminator.

I don't like to wear foundation or spend hours and hours applying makeup. This disc is a LIFE-saver! You can highlight your cheekbones and forehead and eyes with the touch of a brush.....and contour too.

This LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH VITALITY FACE DISC normally sells for $38, but on Fri, July 27th only, QVC is offering it as a special value where you get this disk, a jumbo powder brush and concealer /foundation brush, Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer and a Vitality Lip Flush 4-in-1 Lipstick Stain --- all for $59.94.....Total retail value is $236!!

Awesome deal for a great product.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH VITALITY FACE DISC!

Summer Healthy Hair Tips From East Coast Pro Nicholas Penna, Jr.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:49:00 +0000

I don't know about YOU, but my hair seems to be having it's own little frizz fest....it gets WORSE in the summer time, of course, with the scorching sun. Lemme tell ya, at a recent visit to a salon in Santa Monica, the stylist asked me, "why is your hair dry at the ends?" THAT's a loaded question!! Well, I certainly don't blow-dry my hair a lot, so it's not heat damaged, it's just that my hair needs some extra care -- I DO NOT use shampoo that has SLS in it, so THAT's not it.....I've just got to train myself to Condition Condition Condition!

All of us need some extra hair care during the summer, so thank goodness salon owner and lead stylist Nicholas Penna, Jr. of SalonCapri on the East Coast, offers this sound advice on how to keep your hair healthy and shining in the scorching summer heat. Nick is routinely called on for expert hair tips and tricks and his advice has been featured in countless beauty magazines. He regularly styles hair for photo shoots and high-profile events such as New York City Fashion Week. SO LISTEN UP!!

Shower Before a Swim

Chlorine, salt, and natural lake sediment wreak havoc on your hair, so before you take the plunge, Nick suggests a pre-wash and condition. It may sound weird to shower before getting in the water, but allowing your hair to soak up fresh, filtered water prevents it from absorbing the harmful properties of chlorine or salt. After stepping out of the shower (or from under the hose!) spray in or comb through a leave-in conditioner to further hydrate your locks. Nick recommends L’Oreal Professionnel’s Serie Expert Solar Sublime.

(It runs around $20.00)

Lighten up

Summer is the time to let your hair go a couple shades lighter—but Nick warns that remedies like lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide can increase dryness and breakage. To avoid this, Nick suggests applying a mixture of lemon juice and conditioner on your dampened hair. This allows the sun to lighten up those roots while keeping your hair moisturized!

Rehab Your Hair

When you officially retire from beach bummin’ for the day, make sure to hop in the shower and start rehabbing your hair! Nick suggests using a restorative shampoo, such as Shu Uemura’s Silk Bloom Restorative Shampoo, which removes chemicals and helps rebuild your hair’s fibers.

TIP: If you’re showering before bed, don’t rinse out the conditioner. Instead, leave it in and wrap your wet, conditioned hair in a hand towel and fasten with an elastic. Let your hair rehab overnight and absorb all the moisturizing agents of the conditioner. Then give yourself a fabulous blow dry with a round brush in the morning—Nick guarantees that your ‘do will be full of body, shine, and irresistible softness!

4. Keep Hair Strong

To prevent your hair from split ends, it’s always a good idea to get a trim and treatment done at your local salon once a month. For a wallet friendly alternative, Nick recommends L’Oreal Professionnel’s Source de Richesse Sulfate-Free Masque as a once a week deep condition.

TIP: Nick advises eating proteins like fish and nuts to keep your hair healthy! This will enhance your hair’s strength and prevent breakage.

5. Fight Frizz

The summer humidity can make your straight hair go frizzy in a matter of minutes! Nick prevents this by using a good moisturizing cream-based product. Put a little dollop of the product in your hands and run your fingers through your hair, spreading the product evenly throughout your locks. This is a great way to tame the frizzes while adding moisture back in your hair!

TIP: For emergency fixes, Nick says to keep dryer sheets to smooth hair down. Not only will it take the frizz out, but it will add shine and leave your hair smelling fresh all day!

6. Condition, Condition, Condition

Summer heat can cause weak and dry hair fast. A conditioning treatment instantly adds life and moisture to your hair. Nick says it’s the best $25 you’ll ever spend! He recommends something as simple as L’Oreal’s Power Dose, which gives your hair a boost of condition and shine.
TIP: If you can’t splurge on a salon conditioning treatment, the tried and true at-home remedy of olive oil works too. Nick’s recipe is to take 1 tablespoon of household olive oil, rub it in the palms of your hands, and smooth it through damp hair. If you want a deep condition, leave the olive oil for an hour or two, if you want a light condition, rinse it out immediately. This is a great way to cure dry, damaged, split hair from the sun and chlorine.

Thanks, Nick!! It's always great to hear from the pro's. I've been fighting my frizz with extra conditioning and leaving it in. Dryer sheets? Great idea, but with all the chemicals they put on them, I'd recommend a chemical free dryer sheet, if they make them. LOVE olive oil, and also COCONUT OIL as well!

If you're in the MA area, check out SalonCapri and...you can sign up for their exclusive "scoops and steals" here: http://www.saloncapri.com/.

Now we're Stylin',

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Prevent Cancer & Rejuvenate with DNAEGF Renewal

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:19:00 +0000

Spring is the season for rejuvenation. Wouldn't it be nice to give your skin a fresh start? Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Ronald Moy would say so. His motto is "repair the past and protect the future."

And that's a GREAT motto to have with summer just around the corner. And with summer around the bend, you say you want to prevent skin cancer or pre-cancer? Dr. Moy's line called DNAEGF Renewal -- a skincare line using Growth Factors and DNA technology -- has research evidence that proves it can do just that.

Dr. Ronald Moy is a nationally renowned Cosmetic Surgeon, Dermatologist, professor at UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine, and the former president of the American Academy of Dermatology. SHEEZH, can you say accomplished?

The name "DNAEGF" may sound like you are back in school learning your ABC's, but it's pretty futuristic stuff. The DNA EGF Renewal skin care line was created by leading researchers in molecular and biotechnology. The DNA part of the name is for the DNA repair enzymes and the EGF stands for Epidermal Growth Factors.

What is a growth factor?

Wikipedia tells us it's a naturally occurring substance - usually a protein - capable of stimulating cellular growth and regulating a variety of cellular processes by typically acting as signaling molecules between cells.

The DNAEGF line uses plant based Barley Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF). This active ingredient is a peptide bio-engineered from barley grown in natural pumice with pure waters for DNAEGF Renewal.

Plant-based EGF is more stable than other EGF forms, meaning it will not lose potency with exposure to UV light or normal room temperatures. DNAEGF is the only skin care line using plant based EGF. Clinically proven to stimulate the skin’s natural repair process, it works by accelerating the growth of healthy skin cells.

Other growth factors in other products are derived from E. coli bacteria and degrade over a period of weeks, thereby losing potency and efficacy.

This collection includes DNA Intensive Renewal ($128), DNA Eye Renewal ($75), DNA Night Renewal ($130), Growth Factor Serum ($145), and DNA Defense SPF ($45). The entire line targets the sign of aging by diminishing wrinkles, brown spots and skin discoloration.

I received a full sized sample of The Growth Factor Serum. This is the product that is key for thickening thin skin, which is a side effect of aging. I used it aggressively -- twice a day, and anytime I saw it laying on my bedside table.

It's very lightweight and almost odorless. I highly recommend if you are going to try this line, you go for the travel size, or you completely go full tilt and get the entire line. The bottles are shaped like little test tubes, and the full line comes with the holder, which will save you some sanity when the bottle rolls off your bedside table a few times!

With as aggressively that I used this product (I can do this since I know my face and it's not sensitive at all), I thought I would experience more relief from brown discolorations but this didn't happen. I did see smaller pore size tho and it gave my skin a great glow. I even saw improvement in the lines around my eyes. It's important to note tho, that I didn't use the entire line, and lots of times lines are designed to work together, so even tho my brown spots still were there after a month, I still am giving this product a positive review, cuz who knows how many brown spots it PREVENTED me from gathering?

Here's what the website says about this product and the line:

* Dramatic & rapid improvement of skin exhibiting advanced signs of photodamage to help diminish the appearance of age spots, pronounced wrinkling, and uneven coloration.

* Skin glows, texture is refined, pores look visibly smaller, and younger, fresher skin emerges.

* More even skin tone

* Resilient & refined skin texture

* Reduction in pore visibility, fine lines & wrinkles

* Reduction in skin discoloration & age spots

* Younger, healthier-looking skin

I asked Dr. Moy's office:

"Do the DNAEGF Renewal products have the same result as a Photo Facial laser treatment for sun damage?"

Here's his answer:

“The DNAEGF Renewal products can have the same effect as a Photo Facial laser treatment in that brown spots and thin skin (causing blood vessels) are prevented and treated. What the Photo Facial treats is sun damage, as does DNAEGF Renewal. These products treat the DNA damage and thin skin caused by sun damage and aging. The products treat sun damaged pre-cancerous lesions (actinic keratosis) better than a Photo Facial.” – Ron Moy, M.D.

I have to add that after using the Growth Factor Serum product for about a month, I went in and had my first photo facial treatment. The two are apples and oranges, as the results from the photo facial laser treatment were MUCHO dramatic. At least they are incomparable with one month of using the product. With consistent use, spot fading will more than likely improve and I DID see a video of Dr. Moy online, where he even says the products take time to see results.

I wish I had known about this product a few years ago when I was diagnosed with pre-cancerous skin cells - especially since he says it's more effective than a laser treatment.

The DNAEGF products are available at Dr. Moy’s Anti-Aging Clinic in Beverly Hills and California Health and Longevity Institute at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, where they even offer a facial using the line.

Right now, there's a Buy One Get One Offer you can take advantage of on www.dnaegfrenewal.com.

Buy the full collection and save $38! Plus, receive a Free Travel Kit! I'm digging the silver case it comes in - very springy.

Dr. Ron Moy's practice is located at 421 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and can be reached at (310) 274-5372.

Factoring in the Growth of Healthy Cells & Preventing the Big C at the Same Time,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

The Mind/Body Connection at this weekend's Longevity Now Conference in the OC

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:42:00 +0000

If you've ever wondered if thoughts, feelings and emotions affect anti-aging and overall health, the answer is YES.

Back in January, I reported Dr. Henry Lodge's theory of aging includes "emotion and attachment" as a major component - and he says that "emotion" is just as important as "motion," or exercising, to stay young. And in a recent interview with Suzanne Somers, she was asked how she keeps her skin looking so good. And one of her answers was: "I have love in my life."

We are hearing alot about this Mind/Body Connection and it's the topic of the two day anti-aging conference called Longevity Now. The conference runs Friday, May 18th- Sunday, May 20, 2012 in Costa Mesa at the The Orange County Hilton Hotel. They explore an approach that treats the whole person - not just the physical but also the mental, emotional, and even spiritual parts of ourselves.

This year host David "Avocado" Wolfe (yes that's what he says his middle name is) welcomes local Michael Bernard Beckwith from the Agape Spiritual Center in Culver City as a keynote speaker. You might remember Mr. Beckwith (is he not a Reverend anymore?) from his appearance in the movie "The Secret."

While I personally wouldn't think of Michael Beckwith as a "health expert," he too talks about this Mind/Body Connection and says that thoughts are units of mental energy which affect every cell in your body. This means whatever you are thinking and telling yourself is affecting all the body's systems including your blood pressure and immune system. Beckwith recommends getting accountable for the thoughts you think and change them. Have a goal to move into the direction of more positive, grateful thoughts to raise your vibration, to match the vibrations of the Universe. It is then that you can receive opportunities to be healthier.

When I say the word "Longevity," what comes to mind? Most people think it's about staying alive, or in the body longer. David Wolfe has a different perspective. He talks about prayer, positivity, good feelings and high level emotions and when you add that up day after day after day, THAT equals longevity.

So, it's not just the minute-to-minute quality of life, it's that extended positivity and quality of love of life. THAT, my friends, is going to keep you youthful, healthy and you'll look great and live longer along the way.

Check out the full audio interview here:

http://www.longevitywarehouse.com/Articles.asp?ID=450

In addition to Michael Beckwith, there will be 5 New York Times best-selling authors and 8 anti-aging experts putting on information-packed seminars at the Longevity Now Conference about achieving peak mental and physical health, TOP supplements for optimal brain function and neuro-transmitter health, superfoods, and the mental attitudes that serve your body with healing energy to overcome ill health and low energy.

If you want to learn about these things, the Longevity Now Conference in Costa Mesa, CA is right up your alley. Perhaps you just need a kick in the keester to motivate you to eat healthier and take care of yourself better. David Wolfe has this motivating effect on people! The last time I heard David Wolfe speak, I went out and got some kale on the way home. I've never even eaten it before, either, but it was ONE step in the right direction to be healthier. Now I eat it all the time.

Buy tickets to this weekend's Longevity Conference here:

Longevity Now Conference LIVE tickets May 2012

So, breathe in. Breathe out. Be grateful! And keep the good vibrations going!

Connect That Body to That Beautiful Mind,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

DermFX: A Full Service CA Med Spa That Won't Blow Your Budget

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:44:00 +0000

Last week, I was lucky enough to discover a little local anti-aging powerhouse called DermFX.

DermFX is a cozy little establishment that I like to call "Laser Nirvana." And they are rather unique, because they offer some stuff I haven't seen ANYWHERE else.

They have 2 locations - one in Redondo Beach, and another in Orange County's Sunset Beach, where they even do surgeries like lower face lifts and rhinoplasty. Between the two locations, they have TWENTY SIX LASERS in total. Talk about a kid in a candy store, this place has the gizmo, gadget and whatchamacallit device that is sure to cure whatever ails you!

I chatted for over an hour with passionate owner Erin Alonso (a nurse practioner and registered nurse) and Marketing Manager Michele McPeak Baltz at the Redondo Beach location and we went on like old BFF's about anti-aging and health and wellness.

Actually, the girlfriend atmosphere there is part of the charm and allure of DermFX. They have a fair amount of patients who go there to chat and have a cup of coffee, patients that make special trips to RB or the OC from other states, and patients who get a little something done frequently, so they can come back and visit the friendly staff. I guess once you go there, you're automatically hooked. Kinda like a crack house for wrinkles.

I guess that will happen when you are voted the number 1 clinic in the U.S.A. for patient satisfaction (from an indi survey sponsored by Allergan in 2008). Pretty impressive!

Okay... any laser treatment under the sun to choose from (they OWN them, they don't rent them, so there are no day restrictions).....a girlfriend-like friendly atmosphere.....what else can an anti-aging enthusiast ask for?

How about DEALS!!

DermFX offers several Monthly VIP Specials (don' worry, everyone's a VIP).

http://www.dermfx.com/specials

Forget about those coupon deal sites that bombard your inbox: DermFX has a Deal of The Day! Just go to their homepage: www.dermfx.com.

But what if a deal is STILL a little out of your price range? Drumroll please:

DermFX will work within your budget! This is practically UNHEARD of in LA.

Now, it's not like a "sliding scale" where you pay what you can afford for full treatments, but they will recommend and layout a skin care program for you that is within your budget. For example, if you can't afford a total full face and neck laser treatment, they can "SPOT TREAT" you, depending on what you can afford. It's a great way to try out the latest and greatest in preventative and corrective treatments...plus you don't feel left out if you can't drop a grand on your skin.

DermFX owner Erin said that your skin is like a triple decker sandwich with many layers, and all these different lasers penetrate at different levels, so you get the best results and can reach all the "sandwich ingredients" by mixing and matching treatments.

They even have many clients who pay a little every week to save up for their treatments - move over K-Mart, this is a Laser Layaway plan!

Just a little taste of what DermFX offers:

Velashape (infrared and radio frequency technology) - For cellulite

Thermage (radio frequency technology) - For tightening, contouring and rejuvenating skin

CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment - For improved texture, tone and color

Photofacials - For sundamage (allow one week of down time)

Genesis laser - For collagen stimulation

The Black Dog - For melasma (brown spots), enlarged pores, skin tightening and rejuvenation (hopefully they play Led Zeppelin while performing it)

Ulthera - one of only 400 machines in the world! Works under skin and tightens the top layer of muscle via ultrasound.

Lightsheer - For laser hair removal (Dermfx was voted best laser hair removal in the OC by OC Weekly Magazine.)

Duet - For leg laser hair removal that now takes 30 minutes when it used to be 4 hours

Fraxel lasers - For damage, brown spots, improved tone and texture with minimal down-time.

And of course, they offer chemical peels ($50 - $500 depending on the strength of the peel), laser tattoo removal and fillers, fillers, fillers!

DermFX is one of the top purchasers of Botox in the NATION, purchasing almost 1000 vials of Botox each year. That's "Black Diamond" status 5 times over. They are #1 in Radiesse injections in California and #2 in the U.S. and they've been awarded top level awards for Restylane, Perlane, Dysport and Sculptra.

Uhhh, that pretty much means nobody injects more of these than DermFX, so you know you are getting some experienced hands there when it comes to injectables.

What's new at DermFX? They recently unveiled their Wellness department which offers vitamins, supplements, and a weight loss program.

Overworked and feeling a little sluggish? Let the nurses at DermFX give you a B-12 shot for energy. Stressed? Get a shot of B5. If your new year's resolution is to shed a few pounds, you can get a shot of B12 and Lipoden, a combo of amino acids that enhance liver function, raise your metabolism and stimulate the body to burn fat, lose weight and detox your liver. It's $25.00 per 2 cc injection, and $5.00 for any additional cc's.

A unique offering is their IV drips. Yes, you can get an IV at DermFX. They've partnered with a pharmacist to offer different specialized IV drips for sports performance, immune system, sleeping well and PMS. IV drips take around 15 minutes, so you can be in and out and energized in under 30 minutes.

Health and wellness is serious stuff, but don't forget the fun! You can find DermFX getting involved in the local community by sponsoring community events like the annual Redondo Beach Superbowl Health Exhibit & Race SUPERBOWL WEEKEND!!!! And they also do girly get-togethers that involve special anti-aging treatments and cross promote with other businesses so even fashion boutiques will give you a discount if you mention DermFX. Very cool. Make sure you sign up for their newsletter to keep in the know.

Oh, and I spy a few more MAJOR coolio money-saving deals on their Facebook page. Wait, a pink gorilla as a mascot? I think they've earned a free pass on that one.

They don't call DermFX the Ultimate Skin Experience for nothin', so get your dermal and hair removal fixes at DermaFX. The Redondo Beach office has 4 large treatment rooms that are chock full of lasers in each room. You can conveniently get in to see them 7 days a week.

Dermfx - Redondo Beach
432 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Phone: 310-316-2100
Toll Free: 800-850-1223

Business Hours:
M, W, TH, FRI    9AM - 6PM
SAT                    9AM - 6PM
TUES                  9AM - 7PM
SUN                    10AM-5PM

Dermfx - Sunset Beach
16501 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Sunset Beach, CA 90742
Phone: 562-592-5100
Toll Free: 800-850-1223

Business Hours:
MON-SAT.: 9AM-6PM
(open after 8PM by appointment only)
SUN.: 10AM-5PM
(extended hours by appointment only)

Penny-wise and Wrinkle-free,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Women's Wellness Conference This Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Costa Mesa

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:14:00 +0000

If you are into health, wellness and anti-aging, you simply can not MISS the upcoming Women's Wellness Conference Friday, February 10th - Sunday, February 12th at the Orange County Hilton in Costa Mesa, CA.

This jam-packed 3 day event is hosted by best-selling author David Wolfe, who hosts the wildly popular Longevity Now Conference. This is the FIRST event designed specifically for women, to explore women's wellness from both a physical and mental perspective.

They will have a stellar line-up of anti-aging and alternative health care experts including best-selling author of "Emotional Freedom" Dr. Judith Orloff, the keynote speaker. She will be revealing how women can liberate themselves from negative emotions and completely transform their life.

Dr. Sangeeta Pati will be discussing hormone balance and thyroid health, two critical issues that millions of women suffer from every day. Dr. Christy Westen will be covering bone and joint health, inflammatory conditions and how to get a good night's sleep. Speakers include Dr. Hyla Cass, Nadine Artemis, Tera Warner, Donna Gates and many more!

Other topics that will be covered extensively include:

Brain Health and Mood Disorders
Menopause
Pre and Post Pregnancy
Metabolic Function
Libido
Adrenal Health
Healthy Body Image
Fertility
Autoimmune Disorders

...and much, much more! They will also be giving away thousands of dollars in free prizes during the event. Here's an example of the type of educational seminars you'll find at the Women's Wellness Conference. Check out this exclusive video clip from last year's Longevity Now® Conference with skin expert Nadine Artemis:

The Women's Wellness Conference begins Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 7pm and ends Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 9pm.

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: 1-714-540-7000

I absolutely love the energy of David Wolfe when he speaks, and he always shares his latest anti-aging finds. With the experts that he's rounded up, this 3 day conference is sure to be AMAZING and well worth the ticket price of $169.00.

I hear tickets are going fast - you can get yours here:

Register for The Women's Wellness Conference

Be well,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Brilliant Distinctions - Allergan's Botox Rewards Program

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:51:00 +0000

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It's that time of year where many women - especially ones who did not receive a spa day gift from their sweetie - take stock of their looks and resolve to make some changes for the coming year.

Well, if you are thinking of getting Botox, there's some Botox Benefits you need to know about...

I recently shared in an article that I'm no longer a "Botox Virgin."

Yep, I got it ... and I like it. And, I'm thinking about getting it AGAIN in a few months.

If you get Botox injections, you are fully aware you have to KEEP getting Botox injections every 3 months to maintain your look. Other fillers will dissolve in 6 months - some 2 years, but for fillers in general, it's like taking the ol' camaro in for regular oil changes.

And we all know that those skin-care "mechanics" can charge a pretty penny to keep those wrinkle miles at bay.

If only there was a "Frequent Fillers" program!

Well, there is....

It's call the Brilliant Distinctions® Program, developed by Allergan, the makers of BOTOX. You earn points with every BOTOX purchase and you can also get discounts for BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments.

All you have to do is register at this site:

http://www.brilliantdistinctionsprogram.com

When you register, you'll automatically be entered in the points program, and you can start getting rewarded with points each time you receive a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment from a participating physician.

You can redeem your points to save money on other ALLERGAN® products and services too, including:

    * BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA)
    * JUVÉDERM® XC
    * LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03%
    * VIVITÉ® Skin Care products

Redeem points for dollars off on select ALLERGAN® products and services, or if you are feeling charitable, you can use the points you have earned to make a monetary donation to Dress For Success and The Make A Wish Foundation.

When you sign up, you will also get reminders and other helpful information about your account, including upcoming treatments and exclusive invitations to events in your area. Plus, as a Brilliant Distinctions® member, you'll also receive a personalized monthly eNewsletter full of the information you want, including special offers, tips and articles.

There's plenty of participating physicians nation-wide. Just type in your zip code, and if a doctor is listed with the Brilliant Distinctions logo next to his/her name, you'll get your points for seeing them.

Here's how it works:

BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment – 200 points

Earn and deposit points each time you get a BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) treatment from a participating physician (as long as it has been 3 months since you last received points for a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment).

Each treatment is worth the following:

Deposits 1, 2             200 Points    (No Bonus)
Deposits 3, 4, 5         200 Points + 50 Bonus Points
Deposits 6, 7, 8         200 Points + 100 Bonus Points
Deposits 9, 10, 11    200 Points + 150 Bonus Points
Deposits 12+             200 Points + 200 Bonus Points

JUVÉDERM® XC Treatment

Earn points each time you get a JUVÉDERM® XC treatment from a participating physician. Each treatment is worth the following:

1 syringe   - 200 points
2 syringes - 400 points

LATISSE®

Earn points each time you purchase LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% kits from a participating physician.

Each kit is worth the following:

1 Kit   -    100 points

Also earn points with the purchase of VIVITÉ® skin care products.

Here's how much money you can save:

Points       Create a Coupon For

200                       $25
300                       $35
400                       $50
500                       $65
575                       $75

If you sign up today and get Botox every 3 months, that's 4 treatments in one year, racking up 900 points! As you can see, you can save $75.00 per year. And that's just for Botox. Just print out your coupon for your next visit and you are good to go.

You can also refer a friend - and when they activate their registration, they get bonus points for signing....so why not have your friends sign up first and then refer YOU? I mean, afterall, it WAS YOUR idea....

So, not only will you get the reward of wrinkle-softening and lift with Botox, your wallet will get the reward of feeling a little lighter too. Whooo hooooo! Just in time for the new year and the new you.

In my book, you get points for just being YOU.

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Adventures in Botox

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:43:00 +0000

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Okay, I admit it, I was a Botox snob.

Whenever someone said they were interested in getting Botox, I would reply, "Oooooh, I would NEVER get THAT....it's derived from a TOXIN! I would get an injectable that was made of more natural ingredients versus a toxin any day."

Well, the fact of the matter was, I never TRIED Botox...and being in the anti-aging field, it kind of made sense to at least try it....

I did NOT begin my day thinking, oh I think I'll get some Botox today. Rather, I scheduled an consultation appointment with Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald to write up an article about what it's like to get an injectable.

You might remember Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald from my article on Sculptra. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society of Dermatological Surgery (ASDS). She is on the clinical faculty at the University of California — Los Angeles (UCLA). And as a filler doctor, her clients swear she's an artist.

And so begins my journey:

More than a few days before the appointment, I got a call reminding me of the day and time of my appointment, and to look at Dr. Fitzgerald's "GUIDELINES" section on her website. I did, and it was full of information on what and what not to do before your dermal injection.

http://www.rebeccafitzgeraldmd.com/patientguides.html

Medications to Discontinue 7 Days Before a dermal filler are:

- Aspirin (unless it's prescribed)
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Aleve)
- St. John’s Wort
- Omega 3 fatty acids (Fish Oil)
- Vitamin E
- Ginger
- Ginko
- Bilboa
- Ginseng

Staying away from these will result in less bruising after you get your injection.

Once I arrived to her lovely office in the Larchmont LA area, it was PHOTO TIME. Dr. Fitzgerald's assistant takes various photos of your face to have on file as reference, and to examine the before and after results.

During the consultation, Dr. Fitzgerald thoroughly examined my face. This doc did not just glance at it, as some doctors might, but she took time to really examine it from different angles and talk to me about skin care and what would improve my looks naturally. She even educated me on sun damage using diagrams in her office. All in all, I felt completely at ease and in good hands, PLUS she was funny and super nice.

When she asked, "Have you tried Botox?" I kinda got into my "snob" mode again. I told her about my concerns about it being a toxin and concerns about the side effects.

She replied, it's all about the "risk/benefit ratio" and assured me that it was safe.

I've read if Botox side effects DO occur, they will be temporary, and side effects will depend on where the Botox was injected. For frown lines, side effects include dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, nausea, headache and drooping eyelids.

To read all of Botox's side effects, visit the Allergan site at:

http://www.allergan.com/products/medical_dermatology/botox.htm

Dr. Fitzgerald recommended 25 units of Botox for me in 3 areas: right on my "11," the middle vertical line I had, and above the beginning of each eyebrow. Since I knew that Dysport is similar to Botox, I asked what the difference is.

The answer? "One is Coke, the other is Pepsi". Okay, Botox it is...

Of course, I'm immediately thinking of my old GF and her botched Botox. Her mistake was in NOT consulting with me on WHERE to go...her injections resulted in little bumps between her brows giving her that "Klingon/Star Trek look." And i KNEW this was not going to happen to me....

Sometimes, it's ALL about the doctor.

Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald is one of Allergan's specially designated National Educational Faculty members and a nationally recognized expert in Botox use.

What I absolutely love about this doctor is that she looks at aging from a "full face perspective" to ensure natural looking results. She believes that the face ages like a 3D interlocking puzzle...a change in one place will cause a change somewhere else...and given my results, I know she truly believes this and KNOWS how to produce those changes.

So I'm taking the plunge and trying Botox for the first time...in my 40's.

Per standard procedure, I then I filled out a release form that said I was fully aware of the risks and authorize the injection.

Was I nervous? Not at all. Did it hurt? Just 3 little pricks. They applied a little cold balloon for "distraction" and 1-2-3 PRICK, 1-2-3 PRICK, 1-2-3 PRICK. And it was over.

At that very time, the doctor scheduled a follow up appointment so she could see how the injection was doing.

This is AMAZING, because even the dermatologist on the Housewives of Beverly Hills just shouted out to his filler patient, "Let me know if you have any problems..." But Dr. Fitzgerald will always schedule a follow-up for all new patients. Her rep says this is important for many reasons but since everyone reacts differently, it is important for her to see new patients a week or two after their first injection so she can determine a baseline for how they react to the injectables. For certain established patients who have had several visits with injectables, she may not schedule a follow-up since both she and the patient know what to expect.

So, I went home and back to my routine. The next day I got a follow-up call from the office, reminding me that any results should kick in between 5-7 days and not to get discouraged if I don't see any results right away. Again, this is FANTASTIC customer service.

I couldn't get in for about 4 weeks (this doc. is very popular), but when I did, Dr. Fitzgerald's assistant took more pics. When she saw me, she looked at me with her critical eye and said, oh you got some great lift... and she sat me down to go over the before and afters.

Now since Botox basically paralyzes the nerve endings in your cells so they can no longer contract, I thought Botox was simply used to soften the appearance of lines.

But according to Dr. Fitzgerald, sometimes Botox is more about the "lift" than the line.

Do you know what a WATERSHED moment that is to KNOW that? Just THINK of all the crazy celebs that have rushed to get Botox to fill all of their forehead lines.... It's no WONDER they have frozen face !!! Cuz Botox LIFTS as well as softens lines.

The muscles in your forehead pull up and the muscles over your brows pull down. Botox works by knocking out the depressor muscles in the forehead above the brows. Since the depressor muscles extend across the brow lines, it works on the whole muscle. Dr. Fitzgerald strategically placed the Botox where I would experience a lift...and THAT lift, made me look as tho I had an eyebrow lift.

All with 3 little pricks. Check out the photos. Yes, I can still raise my eyebrows.

I admit the eyes are not the same size in the photo, but the main benefit Botox gave me was a lift in the skin right above the eye and below the brow.

How'd did it do with the little "one" wrinkle I had above my nose? Softened it significantly, altho I can still see it. The doc told me that sometimes it takes a couple rounds to see it disappear completely, but the results of the lift and softening will last around 3 months.

Have I been converted to the Botox side? You know, I'm DEFINITELY not a snob anymore, and YES, with an expert doctor, I think I would do it again. Absolutely zero side effects and great results. Can't ask for more.

Right now, Dr. Fitzgerald's office is having a limited time offer. Botox Cosmetic: Buy a 100 unit bottle for only $1000 - that's a savings of $400.00. Use your Botox as needed. You can even buy your Botox on a preloaded card online!

Another way to save -- schedule your Botox injection 3 months in advance and save 10%.

Want a bit of Botox for lunch? Now, Dr. Fitzgerald's office has "Botox Only Hours," hours set aside for a quick in-and-out for Botox patients:

Mondays 5-6 P.M
Wednesdays 1-2 P.M
Fridays 9-10 A.M

Of course you can schedule Botox or Dysport at other times, but these times slots will only be for these injections and they won't be able to schedule combination treatments during those hours.

Rebecca Fitzgerald M.D.
321 N Larchmont Blvd. Ste 906
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Phone: (323) 464-8046

http://www.rebeccafitzgeraldmd.com

After your Botox shot, it's best to avoid excessive sun and heat, no squeezing or massaging the area, and as usual, don't forget the sunscreen.

It's important to talk to your doctor about how much Botox and where. Remember that "full-face perspective? A little strategically placed Botox, (versus a few vials) is going to give you a natural-looking, more youthful appearance.

If you are still not convinced and are a Botox no-no die hard, you can always go with "Bang-Tox" -- that's where you just grow your bangs over your forehead and call it a day. It's all natural :) And relatively inexpensive.

If you're interested in Botox and other fillers, but there's not enough cash in the kittie, I found a great program that rewards you for your filler purchases. You build up points which you can redeem for what else? More Botox and fillers. Look for the write-up soon.

Converted Botox Snob,

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Free Event at the Aveda Institute Los Angeles Tonight!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:50:00 +0000

The Anti-Aging Analyst gets Zoomed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:29:00 +0000

It's a sad fact that ALL parts of our bodies age as Father Time piles on the years...and when I say ALL parts...yes, I mean even our teeth.

Of course, there are the usual-suspect "smile-stealers" like tobacco and coffee drinking stains and even some medications which can render our teeth grey or dull over time. But tooth enamel will thin as we age, causing teeth to look a little less than pearly white and yes, this adds years onto our appearance.

A whiter smile can make you feel more confident, which can definitely translate into thinking, acting and looking younger. And hello, this is L.A. -- a city where the ability to light up a room with a smile is a resume-builder.

So, in the spirit of science, I decided to Zooma Zooma Zoom it to a dentist's office and check out one of the most buzzed about in-office whitening procedures around: Zoom Whitening.

In the Zoom procedure, a hydrogen peroxide gel is applied onto your teeth and heated with a UV light. Zoom Whitening is reported to get your teeth 8 shades whiter after 45 minutes.

Probably one of the most important decisions you can make AFTER you decide to get Zoom, is WHERE to get Zoom. If you check out the internet, it has it's share of horror-story reviews posted from patients. I've seen complaints of lip blisters resulting from an uneducated technician who did not cover their patients' lips and tales of "zingers" or sharp pains from sensitivity.

So, I figured there could be no safer office to visit for my Zoom Whitening than the office of Dr. Steven Donia, DDS. I mean after all, he was the expert cosmetic dentist who performed amazing before and after smile transformations on ABC's "Extreme Makeover" show. His dental career spans over 30 years. And ZOOM has been used in his office over 10 years, since 2001.

Why Zoom? Dr. Donia says:

"The ZOOM whitening brand is widely recognized by his patients and trusted. It is a fairly quick procedure compared to take home trays or overnight bleaching. The results produced keep patients happy. It’s a great kick start for touching up a smile, and if followed with take home trays you can expect results to last even longer. It also produces the least amount of sensitivity for in-office bleaching procedures."

Dr. Donia's office was offering an amazing coupon deal for guests of a TMG pre-Oscar event. I could get a full exam, cleaning and x-rays for $49.00 and a complimentary Zoom whitening. Who's gonna pass THAT up?

My exam with Dr. Donia was very thorough. If there's one thing I've learned from interviewing/visiting spa owners and doctors at the top of their field, it's that these people take care of every one of your concerns, don't rush you through the office like cattle, and educate you on what you need to know. Ivanna, who handled my teeth cleaning, took good care of me. I put her to work scraping that tartar off my teeth since, I uhhhhhh ....might've missed some cleanings.

The Zoom Experience

What went down: Well, first, the lovely lip separator is inserted...next, lots of gauge went into mouth corners and under top and bottom lip. Next, a topical flouride treatment, to lessen any sensitivity that may occur. The technician then applies a different gel over all of your exposed gums, then hits this with a small heat gun, which solidifies the gel. This provides a layer or hard protection for your gums from the UV light. And then the peroxide gel is applied and you're set up rather close to the UV light, as it shines directly in your mouth. Special eye protective wear is supplied.

Despite all the mouth gear involved, I experienced no discomfort. The technician came back after 15 minutes to suction off the gel and reapply it. Zoom involves three 15 minute sessions with the gel and the light. I opted for 2 sessions since I know my teeth are sensitive.

Zoom and Sensitivity

Ten years ago, when Brite Smile was all the rage, I gave it a try with great results, but with a TON of sensitivity and pain afterwards...so going into the Zoom treatment, I wanted to err on the side of caution.

I asked Dr. Donia if he had any advise on pre-cautions to take for patients with sensitive teeth. He says:

"If a person knows that they have sensitive teeth then there are a few things you can do beforehand to help minimize it. First, brush using an anti-sensitivity toothpaste for 1-2 weeks beforehand. You can also utilize a fluoride gel treatment as well. After treatment, follow with anti-sensitivity toothpaste until sensitivity subsides."

If patients cannot tolerate the ZOOM treatment we usually recommend using take-home trays and bleaching gel. The bleaching percentage is lower, but still whitens the teeth in a gradual fashion."

The doctor gave me 800 mg of Motrin or Advil prior to the procedure to help with any discomfort.

I really only experienced a few "zingers" afterwards so I would have to say I had MUCH less discomfort with Zoom than with Brite Smile, which resulted in throbbing pain.

Of course, some people don't experience any sensitivity at all. We sensitive-teeth people are just lucky, I guess!

The Zoom After-Treatment

The procedure dehydrates teeth and they become porous, so PUT DOWN THE BLACK JELLY BEANS! It's very important you stay away from any staining foods for at least 24 hours after this procedure is done. No red wine or colas, or soy sauce or ketchup allowed! I immediately picked up a carton of cottage cheese....and went for a non-staining turkey lunch meat.

The Results

As in shopping for a bikini, teeth whitening is all about the lighting....

I wouldn't say it's a shocking transformation, but I think I definitely went up more than a few shades....check out the photos!

This is the before shot.

This is after TWO (not the normal 3) 15 minute sessions with Zoom.

Other Whitening Options

Of course, you want to get your choppers professionally cleaned every 6 months to keep them pearly white. In between cleanings, there's a flood of at-home whitening options from brush on gels to whitening pens and trays, etc.

Crest 3D White toothpaste says it "can" remove up to 80% of surface stains in 14 days. It doesn't say it WILL.... it says it "can". I've been using this toothpaste regularly and noppers, it didn't. Which is why I went in for the Zoom.

Crest Whitening Strips is another option that people seem to love, although the majority of people think it's a hassle due to the mess.

And the ODDEST recommendation I've seen so far for at-home natural tooth whitening?

Bananas!

Yep, some TEENAGER on the internet, who of course has been whitening her teeth since she's been NINE, (she must be a VERY heavy smoker) recommends that the inside peel of a banana will whiten your teeth naturally. Just rub the peel and let it sit on your teeth for a bit before wiping off. Give it about a week for results to kick in.

Anybody up for trying it? Or do you have an at-home whitening treatment you can't live without? Please comment!

Always talk to an experienced cosmetic dentist about your whitening options.

Dr. Steven Donia (www.stevendoniadds.com) not only offers Zoom Whitening. He is uber skilled (over 30 years) in cosmetic dental makeovers, veneers, bonding, Invisalign and more. His office is located at 16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1045, in Encino, CA 91436. Call (818) 772-1048 to schedule an appointment.

Brush 'em if ya got 'em.

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

Think and Grow Thin !

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:48:00 +0000

When you hit your 40’s, you start to notice all sorts of wonderful changes in your body. I like to call them "Nature's Little Surprises." Things like... a brand new muffin top over your jeans where there used to be a six pack...(when did THAT happen?). And you may even catch yourself grabbing the flab under your arms and saying, "Where did THIS come from?"

Hey, it's not like we don't TRY to exercise and eat right, we just still end up in front of the mirror asking quizzically "Uhhh…did my butt e x p a a a n d ???"

You might just chalk it up to the side effects of getter older...you know, that nasty shift in metabolism. Or maybe the gym is no longer an option cuz your workout clothes are too tight.

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So, let’s say you are FED UP with being a fatty. Sick of being thick. OVER being overweight….so you say:

"NO MAS! I will NOT be overweight. My body will no longer be a yo-yo, gaining and losing pounds: I'm going to lose the weight I need to lose and it will NOT come back!"

Look at you, Miss Motivated and Empowered. You have a new attitude and think you are going to lose weight with that kind of thinking.

FAT CHANCE!

Los Angeles prosperity teacher Marilyn Jenett reveals that THAT kind of thinking will only produce the OPPOSITE of what we want.

Huh?

This renowned mentor launched a new, unique program called “I Create My Body” (www.feelfreetoprosper.com/icreatemybody).

Ohh, geez, you're thinking: Not another weight loss / diet / exercise program. Right?

Well, here's the clincher: The "I Create My Body" program has NOTHING to with making your BODY do anything....and has everything to do with your MIND doing it for you – effortlessly!

It’s about living a long life, a quality life and a healthy life using prosperity laws to stay young and youthful and even become younger. How about that? So of course, this philosophy appeals to the over-forty crowd, but it's really for people -- men and women -- of ALL ages.

Marilyn Jenett - who is svelt and looks like she's in her late 30's (shhhhh, she's NOT) - is no stranger to mental and spiritual laws and the principles for manifesting desires.

She's studied them for over 30 years and teaches a wildly popular course called "Feel Free to Prosper." Marilyn teaches you, through her lesson and mentoring program, to use mental and spiritual-based techniques to make more money, attract unexpected income, advance your business or career or find that right job or more clients. In fact, these laws can be used to change any area of your life. You can "prosper" in finances, in health, in love and relationships, in creativity and spiritually.

And now, you can achieve what Marilyn calls “body prosperity” by achieving your ideal body weight and staying there without dieting! Yes, I just said WITHOUT dieting. This one-of-a-kind program eliminates the concepts of "dieting, weight, losing weight, etc." and instead refocuses all attention, consciously and subconsciously, on the desired result – a fit, healthy body.

Marilyn is svelt - but she comes from a family of, well...not so svelt. She applied the techniques she teaches in "I Create My Body" to maintain her own weight for decades and stay healthy even though her family genes were telling a different story.

She tells me our bodies are a "mirror" of what is going on inside of our minds and spirits – and the good news is – we can change that reflection!

Marilyn relays an intriguing experiment that Deepak Chopra talks about ...it's an unusual aging study by Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer. Back in the 80's, she took Boston residents over the age of 75 to a retreat where the environment was created to replicate that of 1959. The furniture was from 1959, and they watched movies from that era and read magazines and newspapers from that time as well.

Of course, a bunch of technicians, medical personnel and scientists were at their side to monitor these old folks. And do you know what they found? Within a week, the actual symptoms of aging were reversed. We're talking increased flexibility, improved eyesight and more. Why? Well, because they were taken back to the time when they were younger in 1959 and they were receiving 1959 information in their MINDS, so their bodies responded accordingly.

It’s too bad they didn’t get evidence of wrinkles vanishing, but Marilyn reveals that the mind can do that, too. In fact, in a chapter of the Body Prosperity ebook that comes with “I Create My Body”, she reveals the details and shares the simple affirmation that has kept her skin flawless and looking decades younger than her chronological age (all natural!). And you can start the process NOW.

If the mind can influence your AGE, it can certainly influence the weight of your body as well. If you "believe" you are old, those thoughts will directly translate to your body slowing down. And if you “believe” you are overweight and need to diet, those thoughts will directly translate to your body....and manifest an overweight frame.

Pretty powerful stuff!

AND – Marilyn reveals this striking fact: If you believe you are a “dieter,” your mind will continuously revert back to that core belief and keep on making you a dieter! In other words, when you do manage to lose some weight, your core belief of being a dieter will have you gain weight again so that you can continue being a dieter. Powerful AND brilliant.

Carma, a 44 year old professional, is living proof that "I Create My Body" works. She had been trying to lose 109 pounds for 14 YEARS!! On this program, over the course of 13 months, she's lost over 70 pounds! Carma did NOT diet and says the weight loss has been EFFORTLESS. What's more, she's lost the cravings to over-eat. I just spoke with her and she said the experience on the "I Create My Body" program has been life-changing...have a look for yourself!

Marilyn added that the key to losing weight is approaching the problem from a mental and emotional level. If you can change what's going on INSIDE your mind, you can change your body. And that’s just what Carma did.

The "I Create My Body" program will condition your mind to create what you want -- accept that you are a certain weight and your body will follow. You are not required to change anything that you are doing. You are to merely apply the extremely simple techniques as instructed and let your subconscious mind do the rest. Any changes in your habits or routine will be inspired from the inside out...naturally...not from will power or forced action. You can use the technique along with anything else you are currently doing with respect to your weight.

Marilyn says:

"It works by gently shifting the dominant thought in your subconscious mind and you no longer think of yourself as having to ‘lose weight.’ You change the focus of your consciousness to what you DO want instead of what you don't want. As long as you keep thinking of what you don't want, you will continue to manifest more of what you don't want. That is the nature of the subconscious mind and the foundation of mental law."

Did I mention this was pretty powerful stuff?

Marilyn picked up the primary technique used in "I Create My Body" from her mentor, Dr. Joseph Murphy (1893-1981). He was a world-renowned authority on mysticism and mind dynamics and the author of more than 30 books, including The Power of the Subconscious Mind. Marilyn then enhanced the program with material based on her own extensive knowledge of the subconscious.

"I Create My Body" is a complete self-study audio program featuring the “I Create My Body” lesson material in PDF format, a 90-minute mp3 recording of the interactive telephone mentoring session and her “Body Prosperity” eBook pack with additional valuable information.

Does this program take a long time commitment? Noppers. Only around 15 minutes a day to apply the lesson “homework” created by Marilyn.

Marilyn also assembled a team of top-of-their-game experts in nutrition, fitness, supplements, and food addiction. You’ll get 5 --count ‘em, FIVE -- mp3 recordings of these live expert interviews to further educate and inspire you:

Carma Spence - Carma talks about her journey on the “I Create My Body” program and how she automatically replaced self-sabotaging thoughts to stop cravings and effortlessly lose 80 pounds to date.

Nutritionist Sandi Thompson - This certified nutritional therapy practitioner and certified wellness coach shares the seven pillars of good health and wellness, and discusses real food, easy meals and lots of nutrition tips.

Olympic Medalist and Health Educator Catherine Garceau - This Olympian gives a heartfelt interview about her struggle with food addiction and eating disorders. She shares the secrets that helped her heal and gain the expertise to help others.

Health Educator and Medical Journalist Jolie Root - Jolie is an expert on nutritional supplements. She reveals what you need to embrace prevention and protect your health, and shares the latest research and news.

If you are overweight and want to transform your thinking to better health, I urge you to start from the INSIDE with "I Create My Body.”

Here’s where to find all the juicy details:

www.feelfreetoprosper.com/icreatemybody

The cost is $97.00 for instant download so you can start to change your thoughts and get healthier right away.

Marilyn Jenett is an internationally renowned prosperity teacher who practices what she preaches. She used the prosperity laws to overcome adversity and create a pioneer company that served the corporate arena for two decades. She continues to apply the Universal laws and prosperity principles to her daily life, but her greater mission is to teach others to accept their right to prosper.

Yep, you read that right: your RIGHT to prosper!

Since this “Prosperity Princess” KNOWS this program works, she is giving a special guarantee: if you buy “I Create My Body” and have applied it but still aren’t getting results, she’ll give you a full credit to apply to any of her other wonderful programs. That's pretty cool!

Marilyn’s original “Feel Free to Prosper” program is available through private and group sessions, teleclasses and her very popular downloadable audio programs. Students traditionally experience striking results from this unique program in two weeks or less!

You can contact Marilyn Jenett at (310) 475-0211 or at marilyn@feelfreetoprosper.com.

Think and grow thin (and younger),

~The Anti-Aging Analyst

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