tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63661575874039831312024-03-13T23:53:29.663+02:00The Jade Lotus Musings of The Beauty Doc 365The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.comBlogger347125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-33489962925454283082015-07-20T00:21:00.000+02:002015-07-20T00:21:01.864+02:00Dr Anjana Bhana : What's been happening in 2015 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anjana Bhana is a wife, mom and extremely hard-working and ambitious
individual. Her passions are people, beauty and health. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2005, taking the SADA
Medal for leadership (for her role as Dental Student Council President as well
as other leadership roles) as well as The Maxillo Facial Department’s Research
award for her study on Rhinocerebral Mucomycosis in a Ketoacidotic Diabetic.
Socially and academically she excelled at University.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also has a love for aesthetics that lead her to start learning and developing
her skills in Aesthetic and Anti-aging Medicine. She constantly updates her
knowledge with various courses, workshops and conferences as well as doing an
Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine . Currently she is also an independent
trainer for the Restylane (Galderma) range of Tissue Fillers as well as a
trainer Perfectha (Genop). She has also recently completed a train the trainer
masterclass with Dr Fredrik Berne, a world-renowned Swedish Plastic Surgeon and
Dr Sabine Zenker (9 May).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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always goes the extra mile for her patients and offers them a boutique,
customized service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr
Anjana Bhana has completed the only South African registered post graduate
course in Aesthetic Medicine -the Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine with
Distinction/Cum Laude (84%) . Aesthetic Medicine is her passion and she takes
every opportunity to study and grow her skills. She has also completed a course
on Maxillofacial orthopaedics and orthodontics and has developed an interest in
interceptive orthodontics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is also on the SAACD – South African Association of Cosmetic Doctor’s EXCO and
recently delivered a lecture to members at a scientific meeting – Lifting ,
contouring and volumizing – which fillers where? She has given a lecture at the
AMCSA 2015 ( the Art of a Beautiful Smile) as well as asked to speak at the
upcoming Cosmedica 2015 ( Botox Complications and peri-oral anatomy as well as
a demo on lip fillers).</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-73505704275796689802015-07-20T00:17:00.000+02:002015-07-20T00:17:51.324+02:00Great News For July and August 2015 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Great news and offerings coming your way! A lot has happened recently. I have been asked to join the EXCO of the South African Association of Cosmetic Doctors. I recently had my first lecture ( Which Fillers where ? : Contouring, liftng and volumizing) at their first scientific meeting of the year. I also had the honour of speaking at this year's AMCSA (Aesthetic Medicine Conference of South Africa) on the Art of a Beautiful Smile. I have also been asked to speak at this year's Cosmedica Conference on the complications of Botox as well as demonstrating lip and peri-oral fillers. Quite busy and exciting.</div>
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I have been trying to keep abreast of new developments in the filler market and have recently been on numerous trainings. Besides my Restylane offering I also now offer Belotero, Perfectha and Volift that compliment the restyalne range of HA fillers. Recently I attended a train the trainer workshop with German Dermatologist Dr Sabine Zenker and am also now a trainer for the Perfectha range of fillers (in addition to being an independent trainer for Restylane). To celebrate all this I have some great specials on offer!</div>
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<li><b><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"> 10 % off on any vial of filler including Restylane Sub-Q</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"> Cheek Sculpting with Perlane - R5400 (usually R6000)</span></b></li>
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<li><b style="color: black; font-size: large;"> 8 thread jowl and fold lift - R4000 ( normal cost R6800)</b></li>
<li><b style="color: black; font-size: large;"> 8 Thread 4D thread lift for jowls/jawline - R5800 (normal cost R7200)</b></li>
<li><b style="color: black; font-size: large;"> Neck treatment - R6000 (10 threads)</b></li>
<li><b style="color: black; font-size: large;"> Tummy Full Pack 3D/4D threads R7000</b></li>
<li><b style="color: black; font-size: large;"> 6 thread undereye treatment ( R950)</b></li>
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<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="color: black;"> <span style="font-size: medium;">Full Obagi range available ! </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> With every purchase of the Obagi Nuderm System </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Two Free Peels ! ( A huge R1000 saving)</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The cost of the Nuderm System is an 18 Week Skin care system to optimize your skin.</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> R3800 For a cleanser , toner , sunscreen , moisturiser and one day skin lightening cream , daily exfoliater as well as one night lightening cream !</span></span></b></div>
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-27640635750191404542014-03-07T12:57:00.000+02:002014-03-09T07:17:43.805+02:00The Cheese Sandwich : think before you dunk.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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buttery,creamy squares of heaven. They make the most superb dip-a-ables.
Tasting great dunked in masala tea/cha or Jacobs coffee . I think that they are
a go to staple and maybe for some people a quick, on-the-run snack. I see even
Woolies have cottoned on and are making a cheese and onion version. The Grilled
Cheese sandwich pics are the most pinned pictures on Pinterest. Food porn gets
back to basics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Catherine Kahts from the Mindful Eating Dietician Consultancy(this is a
whole other blog post). At one of our consults she went through the hidden
calories/energy in food. She often equates this energy as slices of bread so
the idea is more tangible. Besides the two slices of bread that make up the
delectable cheeza ,the energy -dense cheese and butter yum -bomb equate to 10
slices of bread (2 tablespoons of butter plus two tablespoons of cheese). Oh my
hat! I had such fond memories of this
childhood staple so lovingly toasted and prepared by my mum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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her too and she said that a plate of chips (dinner -sized) equals a whopping 18
slices of bread . This is before any tomato ketchup which has- I believe - 1
teaspoon of sugar to every tablespoon of ketchup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hons Psych (UJ), B.Diet (UP)) and Philippa Bredenkamp (BSc Psych and Physiology
(UCT), B.Diet (UP)), have accumulated
over 15 years of study. The focus is on Psychology and Dietetics with the aim
of fusing the two fields into an integrated focus on effective intervention at
a nutritional level. So it isn't just diet , but about being more mindful of
your choices and getting to the bottom of why we do things . Catherine provides
support as well as education as she guides you through your goals ( so I have
to just work on listening to her).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-87821619459665811852013-12-23T14:48:00.000+02:002013-12-23T14:53:00.444+02:00Gelish Nails : What took me so long?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I was younger - at school and on campus - I used to go crazy with colours and styles. Within reason . . . and sometimes with out reason. In my second year I used to wear these purple snakeskin pants - who does that? Well I wore them and never felt self conscious. Don't get me wrong I was stylish ( no need to pack me off to TLC's "<i>How do I look</i>?" ). Just lately I think I have become quite boring with clothes and with colours. So with these nails I though "What the hell hey?". </span></div>
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-47290113559747384812013-11-08T00:05:00.001+02:002014-11-19T13:44:52.408+02:00 Confessions of a Momzilla - BBM Aunties - I think I am turning into one.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> While looking for a very special birthday outfit(which I can't reveal just yet) for my little madam I became addicted to eBay - so except the little outfit, I also started buying creams from Thailand ,Japanese dolls and am considering getting a dental chair from China. Someone stop me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Even though I have a Samsung smart phone I have also entered the realm of the "BBM aunty". A BBM Aunty ( as the hubby and I call them ) are ladies that sell and buy via BBM contacts. These entrepreneurial ladies run businesses on a Blackberry using their pins and profile pictures. Anything from designer clothes to baking goodies. Some , thankfully, also have Facebook pages. I came across Saffiyya's page by chance and I'm so glad I did! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I don't wan't to give out Safiyya's personal details (cell number) - I think it is best if you have a look at her Facebook Page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ohso.pretty.16?fref=ts" target="_blank">Oh So Pretty</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I got some beautiful things from her for Snugglepuff- and I was impressed with her efficient and personalized service. The clothes were excellent quality and I would definitely buy from her again. The pics don't do these outfits any justice. There are literally hundreds of fashionable items for both boys and girls so the best is to go over to the Facebook page and shop , shop , shop!</span><br />
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-91780285631666401202013-10-31T11:58:00.002+02:002013-10-31T11:58:43.159+02:00Peri-oral wrinkles : A challenging area to treat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-71201415523152018512013-09-18T15:05:00.001+02:002013-09-25T15:29:57.044+02:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-59758695632265599262013-09-18T14:38:00.000+02:002013-09-25T15:31:50.941+02:00Confessions of a Mumzilla :Things mums don't want to think about.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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live in two different worlds and when I think about it or when it seems to all
become too much I get so down. I have been feeling down lately - could be lack
of sleep, a despicable diet, guilt over leaving my baby to go to work,
#firstworldproblems or just having one of my where-is-my-life-going dips. It
can also perhaps be attributed to the fact that I have read three Khaled
Hosseini books back-to-back. That I work and work and work and don’t have time
for much else. That life has settled into a terrible tedious routine and
dressing up and going out has become a schlep. It happens every now and then. This
affliction of having the time and privilege to feel dissatisfied with a good
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the trimmings and I have a beautiful private practice around the corner where I
do exclusively aesthetic medicine (Botox, fillers, chemical peels and the
like). I also work (slog) at a state practice as a dentist daily in Phola Park,
Thokoza . Every day I drive from nature estates and private gyms and houses
that loom like behemoths into the township - for the past 7 years - can you
believe it. Also with its dust , rocks , shacks, bond houses and unaccompanied
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little sister . She was perhaps 18 months old . They were so small. Crossing
the road by themselves, stopping before stepping off the curb. Before I drove
past the little boy held her hand so tightly and tugged her back protectively.
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-14612461872966693112013-05-27T13:02:00.001+02:002013-10-30T15:11:57.433+02:00BB is so 2000 and late - CC is the new kid on the block<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I used to be one of those people that could remember <i>everything. </i>Since becoming a mom I have become incredibly forgetful . I recently enrolled in an Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine and the first exams and assignment was due in on the 15 March 2013 . The day Dhiyana turned 3 months old. In retrospect I don't know how I did it - mostly at typing and studying at an angle while breastfeeding , Trying to complete my assignment while battling a Pinterest addiction ( I still can't shake it). Thank goodness for a super supportive and helpful Hubby (that's how I are did it) .</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The day before I had to hand in the assignment (it was finished the week before ) she just didn't want to sleep - think she knew .It was like she knew I would be out the next day . She only fell alseep at 00:30 (after trying many things) and I woke up at 3:00AM, pumped some milk , spilled half of it on our previously-very-snazzy-presently-sporting-toys-and-silly-baby hats couch and at 5:00AM I made my way to Pretoria. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In my world Pretoria is exceptionally far and I hate driving there. It fills me with dread and anxiety. I think I have some weird kind of agoraphobia associated with the N1 highway. It's like the anxiety had my heart in a vice. People on the highway were probably wondering why I was driving at a snail's pace on the highway in a sporty BMW.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Don't laugh!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I made it through two days of this sleep-deprived torture and the exam seemed to go remarkable well (let's not be humble here I knew everything and breezed through the paper) . Those MCQs were no match for me. Fast forward one month during a casual conversation with another doctor who also wrote the exam. She mentioned how shocked she was about the 20 mark essay question on the treatment protocol for acne. </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The what? </i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In my universe that question didn't exist . I didn't see it - where the hell was it? I felt so stupid and wondered what was happening to my brain. My husband has taken to calling me MCQ's (and pointing and laughing). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am super proud as I got 99% ( wonder what I did wrong) and I passed the exam ( and I would have gotten a distinction if I hadn't left out that question). </span></div>
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this forgetfulness because it circulates hormones which help mothers relax and
promote a "mellow, mildly unfocused feeling". Apparently this sort of thing lasts for 12 months - but there is a bright side.</span><br />
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-51561559479998075012013-05-13T14:15:00.000+02:002013-10-30T15:14:25.530+02:00Aura Thai Spa Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The next weekend my husband went for the sports massage (after much convincing). He hasn't had a massage for two years ( since Thailand) so I thought it would be a cool treat. After the massage he was offered some warm ginger tea and spring rolls with a small fruit salad. He has already booked another massage for next week! He also told me to pick whatever massage I would like and he will treat me (Score!). I think I will go with either the hot compress or thai aromatherapy ( a review will follow either). I would recommend the spa for massage treatments but I'm not completely sold on their facials yet.</span><br />
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-36838712510805082522013-05-04T06:44:00.001+02:002013-05-09T23:14:03.612+02:00Confessions of a MomZilla - Toys, Toys Glorious Toys!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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looks but also for their beautiful hair. The Indian tradition of applying hair
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is believed that the secret to long, black,
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many Indian women love to keep their hair long
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a sign of real beauty, Indian men too prefer their women to possess long, black
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in India, which besides having multiple purposes from cooking to skincare, is a
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<span lang="EN-US">For thousands of years, the goodness of
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<span lang="EN-US">Coconut oil is anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial, anti-fungal, a dandruff and infection fighter; it seals and
retains moisture in the hair shafts, thus acting as a natural deep conditioning
treatment for the hair; it replenishes dry and damaged hair, nourishes the
scalp and hair with essential nutrients, stimulates blood circulation in the
scalp area and thus aids hair growth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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massaged regularly into the scalp stimulates hair growth; it nourishes and
conditions the hair and helps to fortify the muscles in the head.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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like zinc and selenium. When the body undergoes a lack of these, hair loss can
begin. It also contains beta carotene, fatty acids, calcium and iron - Beta
carotene converts into Vitamin A and works great towards protecting the hair
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hair oil (traditionally prepared from pure herbs) that is widely used in India
as an effective means to prevent hair loss and induce new hair growth. It
strengthens and deeply nourishes the hair by seeping into the roots, nourishes
the scalp, fights dandruff and prevents premature graying of hair.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This oil, coming from the fruit of the <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Indian
gooseberry (</span><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Emblica
officinalis, </span></i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">a tree native to India<i>) </i>is very beneficial for promoting hair
growth and </span>has been used for thousands of years in India for its hair
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acids, very high amounts of Vitamin C and antioxidants, it replenishes moisture
to the hair shafts, prevents hair loss and premature graying, treats dry and itchy
scalps, helps in the maintenance of natural hair color, enhances the health and
vitality of hair and encourages hair growth naturally.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> When the baba was 13 days old we had her first trip to Dischem (more on that in a later blog post) I took the opportunity and grabbed a tube of the stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I don't really wear foundation anymore ( even though I have a whole MAC cache of primers, correctors and what not) after discovering this- sometimes if I have a bit of time I do put a MAC primer underneath but I'm quite happy with this BB Cream. It's so quick and easy to apply with no fussing with perfect blending and foundation brushes- so it's a great tool in any "yummy mummy arsenal". It smells nice - all white tea and floral-y (quite refreshing). The SPF is a bonus but I still recommend wearing an SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum (Eucerin or Bioderma) underneath. The vitamin C is great - a topical anti-oxidant to combat those havoc-wreaking free radicals. So while this cream provides the optical illusion of blemish diffusion it also protects and moisturizes. </span><br />
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"Beauty Balm" or "Beblesh Balm" (stemming from a copyright
on the word "blemish" in Korea) -- was originally developed in
Germany in the 1960s by dermatologist Dr. Christine Schrammek, who was looking
for an ointment suitable for patients who had recently undergone a peel or
laser procedure. The product remained relatively obscure until it was brought
to South Korea and Japan in the mid-1980s, where it became the favourite beauty
product of a few well-known actresses and has been selling like hotcakes in
recent years. In the past 2 years it's creating a buzz in the rest of the world<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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-- it's meant to be soothing and ultra-nourishing to your skin while providing
light, tinted, sheer-looking coverage (sometimes mineral-based) for your dark
spots, acne and other facial blemishes. Variations usually includes a good SPF
to protect your skin from the sun's rays and other environmental damage, while
providing anti-aging and anti-inflammatory serums to the skin to make it look
younger. Some formulations are made to treat problem skin, while others offer
skin whitening or shimmer to give skin an instant glow. BB creams used to only
come in a light shade or two and didn't really blend well on dark skin. That's
changing rapidly.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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art , technique , dosage, muscle movement and anatomy your eyebrows should
still be able to move and you should be able to create expression. The aim is
to be natural and to avoid the "frozen look". Also each patient needs
an individualized treatment plan - there is no 1 size fits all and it also
depends on what they want but very few want a "stiff look" . The aim
with non-surgical aesthetics is to keep people guessing - to look great and
rejuvenated without looking " done". I hope that answers the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've tried all these Skin Logic Products except the Foot Peel and I really do like them . My favourite would be the Epidermal Growth Factor Masque as well as the Eye Hydrogel Patches. A great tip is to store your masques in the fridge - extra refreshing to use especially during this terrible heat wave.</span></div>
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dermatologists from the University of Seoul in Korea. These products combine
the latest features in advanced skin care with the restorative properties found
in nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Epidermal Growth Factor Or EGF:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Is a natural occurring substance within the body that plays
an important role in the regulation of cell growth, proliferation, and
differentiation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Discovery of EGF is credited to Dr. Stanley Cohen and Dr.
Rita Levi-Montalcini who jointly received the Nobel Prize for their work in
1986. EGF is a small protein molecule made up of 53 amino acids. It is the
cells natural signaler that stimulates skin (epidermal) cells to grow. Because
it is only the signaler, very small amounts of EGF are needed to stimulate cell
growth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the body, EGF is made naturally by the salivary gland,
prostate, kidney, cerebrum and in smaller amounts from other tissues. As people
age, the amount of EGF in the tissues of their body decreases, resulting in
thin and weak skin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After the age of 25, your body’s production of EGF starts to
wane; as a result your skin begins to get thinner and thinner. Many people, by
the time they reach their sixties and seventies, have almost transparent skin
on the back of their hands. This is the visible effect of waning EGF
production. Crows feet and wrinkles are other effects of this process. Some
other factors contributing to thinning and damaged skin are over exposure to
the sun, exposure to cigarette smoke, alcohol, stress, and lack of sleep and/or
exercise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Medical studies show that the topical application of EGF
speeds the healing of wounds and reduces scarring. If you have seen an injured
dog licking its wounds, you have seen the topical application of EGF, as the
salivary gland is a potent producer of EGF.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Human skin is comprised mostly of collagen. When collagen is
destroyed by age and environmental factors, including sunlight, it is not
completely replaced. As a result, smooth, young skin gradually becomes thin and
wrinkled over time. As collagen breaks down, certain peptides are released.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">By applying peptides to the skin you encourage the skins own
natural production of new collagen. Thereby successfully minimising wrinkles
and giving your skin a more youthful appearance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Astaxanthin ( This super anti- oxidant is also in Lamelle's new range Nourish)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Is a breakthrough ingredient that has kept a relatively low
profile in spite of its momentous promise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">During normal cellular metabolism, environmental stressors
such as UV light, smoke, pollution, and even oxygen create damaging
by-products, or free radicals that make the skin appear older than it actually
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Astaxanthin effectively shields the skin and slows down
premature signs of aging caused by the environment. In addition it helps reduce
moisture loss, promote smoothness, and elicit cellular renewal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr. Debasis Bagchi at Creighton University demonstrated that
Astaxanthin can eliminate free radicals 6,000 times more effectively than
vitamin C, 800 times more than CoQ10, 550 times more than vitamin E and Green
Tea, 75 times more than Alpha Lipoic Acid, and 20 times more than
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Collagen is vital to healthy skin, hair, bones and joints.
Reduced levels of collagen are especially noticeable in the skin because the
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stimulating the synthesis of new collagen and as a result minimising the
appearance of deep wrinkles and fine lines. Marine collagen encourages the
renewal of cells and minimizes facial muscle contraction; the cause of
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-57576904974216159742012-09-20T15:00:00.000+02:002013-10-30T15:20:50.359+02:00Some More Exciting Things!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-28051180045245690432012-09-15T22:03:00.001+02:002013-10-06T23:43:12.477+02:00Filorga GLYKOPEEL® 20 % Review <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">GLYKOPEEL® is a superficial dermatological glycolic acid peel, with sequential pH variations. It allows a gentle treatment that provides an immediate and visible result without down time. These peels can be repeated at 2-weekly intervals ( even every 5-7 days!).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've been thinking of doing some Filorga peels for quite some time and since I've been doing Lamelle for some time ( I do their Beta, Beta Plus , Alpha and Lactic Acid Peels) and have been happy with the results from those peels - so I didn't really consider another peel range to offer my patients. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rene , the rep from Filorga , kindly offered to do a demo on me so I could get a feel of the peels. We decided to do the 20% Glykopeel on my face,neck,<span style="line-height: 115%;">Décolleté
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The actual peel treatment is a 4 step process but before we started she cleansed my face with a Filorga Cleanser and Toner ( which smells rather nice and refreshing and not very "medical") .</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then the Pre-Peel solution was applied (pH 4.5) - just a bit lower than our pH5.5 epidermis. Then the peel (pH2) is applied which was not at all uncomfortable. Glycolic acid peels are time dependent so can be left on from 2- 10 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #24241f; line-height: 18.649999618530273px;">IMMEDIATE EXFOLIATION – Glycolic acid</span><br style="border: none; color: #24241f; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #24241f; line-height: 18.649999618530273px;">PROTECTION – White mulberry, brown algea, glycerin</span><br style="border: none; color: #24241f; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #24241f; line-height: 18.649999618530273px;">PROGRESSIVE STIMULATION – Vitamins A, C, E</span><br style="border: none; color: #24241f; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #24241f; line-height: 18.649999618530273px;">PIGMENTATION CORRECTION – Kojic acid, bearberry</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Thereafter is is neutralized by a a post -peel solution of pH 8 and then a refreshing remineralizing mist is applied . </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rene then applied Filorga's Pigmentation Cream and Sunscreen (SPF 50).</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The treatment was quick and comfortable . My skin looked amazing afterwards - I immediately looked at my skin in the mirror and I said "wow!" I'd been feeling a bit down about my skin lately as pregnancy can cause a bit of havoc. I've been told I look nice and that I'm "glowing" but I don't really believe it. After the Glykopeel it really was glowing and radiant - I was so impressed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I ordered my peel kits straight away and will be offering these peels alongside the Lamelle peels. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Later on the Smoo (the hubby) and I went through to run some errands and pick up business cards and what not. A cute little blue-eyed girl around seven kept on smiling and looking at me at the shops . I thought I must look like a shiny, mascara-smudged oddity after the peel. She came past and said - "you are really pretty!". That really sold me on the peel!</span></span></div>
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-13001977902687870702012-09-15T07:26:00.000+02:002013-10-06T23:46:14.633+02:00Some Exciting News and Specials<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hi Everyone! This is my first official newsletter! Exciting
news and exciting specials on Chemical peels and a great lip filler offer!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As some of you might already know I’m going to have a baby
soon - in December. I will keep you updated
as you can never plan these things. I should still be available all
through November as well as early December. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I<span style="font-size: large;">n other exciting news I am now at the new rooms in
Glenvista which some of you have already
been too– Please take note of the new address </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pellan Drive, which is still in Glenvista.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 115%;">Naturally Lush Lips with Restylane
Lip Refresh</span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Restylane Lip Refresh</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> is a HA (hyaluronic acid) based
filler, as with standard Restylane. However, it is formulated to restore
hydration and plumpness to the lips, which are lost with age, but without
giving extra volume.It is used for restoring hydrobalance and rejuvenating the
lips<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This new
Restylane skinbooster product is developed specifically for the lip. It will
give you that refreshed look with improved glow, definition and structure of
the lips without the need for a great change in volume.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Restylane Lip Refresh</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> gives an especially soft result and
is excellent for treating small lines around lips. Results are good for smokers
and those who have had excessive sun exposure. Restylane Lip refresh also helps
to treat dry, flaking lip skin.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Restylane Lip Refresh</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> treatment is especially suitable for
more conservative clients, who want a very natural look, restoring hydration
and volume with no risk of “trout pout” or over-done lips.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Restylane Lip Refresh</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> rejuvenates the lips through
emphasized definition and improved smoothness of the lips to generate a glossy
look. Just one treatment gives instant, natural results and a fabulous smooth appearance.
Treatment is non-permanent and long-lasting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">By
comparison, <b>Restylane Lip Volume and
Restylane</b> are primarily designed for lip enhancement and adding volume.
Specially formulated for the lip area, Restylane Lip Volume “settles” well in
the lip area for natural, soft results.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Treatments include:</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #eb1571;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Luscious Lotus
Lip™ Sculpt and Plump with Restylane or Restylane Lip Volume – <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #eb1571;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A Great Special On
in October – only 4 vials left – R1000 for a lip augmentation<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #eb1571;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(usually R2700)<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #eb1571;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Paris Lip
Cupids Bow Hi-definition – to sculpt the Cupid’s Bow <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #eb1571;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Malibu Lip – to
pump up the Volume<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #eb1571;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lip Smoothie
Combination – To moisturise dry, chapped lips without significant volume and
also to soften those barcode lines around the mouth . This is done using
Restylane Vital Injections and Lip Refresh<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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on a holiday with you!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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which have a natural affinity to the skin. The biocompatible formulations help
to normalise skin after aesthetic treatments and build up the skin barrier
function. In addition they enhance the bioavailability of active ingredients. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bind large amounts of water and this important property underlies the unique
characteristics of Restylane® products. In its natural form in the body, hyaluronic
acid lasts just a few days. Therefore, stabilisation with NASHA™ technology is
necessary to give the long-lasting results of the Restylane products.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stabilized hyaluronic acid in the Restylane Skincare creams improves the skin’s
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R250</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There's been a bit of a buzz lately about this - Zytaze (<a href="http://www.zytaze.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #646464; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="Zytaze">www.zytaze.com</a>)- a supplement to boost the effects of Botox.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It has been noted by many medics over the years since we
have been using botulinum toxin for both medical and cosmetic indications that
some patients simply don’t achieve the responses to the drug that others can,
leading to increased dose requirements and more frequent treatments,
particularly in older patients. It was from this observation that researchers
started to look at the zinc levels of patients and consider the concept of
supplementation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Each capsule of the patent pending ZYTAZE supplement
contains 25mg of zinc citrate and 1500mg of phytase as the primary active
ingredients. Phytase is an enzyme which effectively breaks down phytates which
are a group of compounds found in certain foods such as whole grain breads,
whole wheat cereals, beans, corns, nuts, rice and other foods such as peas and
peanuts many of which are zinc-rich as well.
Phytates prevent zinc absorption by the body by tightly binding
themselves with any zinc they find in the intestinal tract. By introducing an
enzyme which destroys any phytates, it’s expected that zinc absorption would no
longer be impaired and the maximum zinc levels could be achieved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A recent, modified double-blind, randomised,
placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study * of 44 patients (average age of 65
years, with 75% women) conducted by researchers at The Methodist Hospital in
Houston, Texas, lead by Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr. Charles Soparkar (he developed the supplement), used ZYTAZE
to increase zinc levels for 4 days before botulinum toxin injections in the
treatment of blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm (4 patients) and cosmetic
procedures for wrinkles (10 patients).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2 patients were treated with Myobloc® (Neurobloc®) for
blepharospasm, 3 were treated with Dysport® for cosmetic indications and the
remaining 39 were treated with Botox® for various indications.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Patients were given one of following for 4 days before their
botulinum toxin treatment; either a lactulose placebo, 10mg zinc gluconate or
50mg zinc citrate and 3,000mg of phytase (the ZYTAZE® supplement). Patients
were then asked to keep a daily log of their self-perceived toxin effect, and
the degree of effect was then rated on a scale and compared with their
pre-study experience. The duration of effect was recorded as a ratio of their
usual effect duration, i.e. compared to established treatment intervals before
they participated in the trial. This is a very subjective way of recording results, and the study sample is so small. I don't think there is enough clinical data to really prove anything.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The patient-specific change in the duration of the botulinum
toxin effect (irrespective of the individual brand used) was compared. When
given ZYTAZE a 23.6% change in the duration of action was observed which
surprised the researchers, who as yet are unsure of exactly the precise method
of action of the zinc supplementation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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may lead to fewer botulinum toxin injections at a lower dose and with less
treatment-to-treatment variability in effect.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-42600264855315686232012-09-10T14:54:00.000+02:002012-09-10T14:54:07.420+02:00Non-surgical Rhinoplasty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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people use Radiesse but I prefer Perlane) and what a difference it can make.
What is fantastic about Perlane is that
is a form of Hyaluronic acid which is naturally found in the human body.
Also it is reversible with a simple injection of Hyalase. It is a cost
effective procedure and results are immediate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Asian and African American population.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wish to raise the tip of the nose. ( In certain circumstances this can be done
with a combination of Botox and Fillers)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-48002956980835871492012-09-10T14:03:00.000+02:002012-09-10T14:03:47.519+02:00Bloggie Block- Million Mile long Hiatus<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I seemed to have taken a blogging hiatus - more like a sink hole. For the life of me I'm not really sure why I stopped blogging but I did and until now felt it may be too difficult to start it up again. I think I just got lazy and demotivated and let other things take over. Well it won't be easy but I decided that I should get back on the bandwagon and start posting again ( no matter what I write). Also I was prompted to start again after reading Justine Campbell's blog <a href="http://freshlysqueezedgrapefruitjuice.wordpress.com/">http://freshlysqueezedgrapefruitjuice.wordpress.com</a> - something about it just re-ignited the Bloggie Spark and prompted me to start writing again . So look out in the not-too-distant future for some blog posts</span><br />
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The Jade Lotushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691222546333366436noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366157587403983131.post-28549306032685929402012-06-27T15:08:00.001+02:002013-09-18T15:07:04.959+02:00Some words to remember when you're talking yourself down<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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