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Lasik Surgery- What you need to Know

Lasik surgery is one of the best ways to free yourself from hassle of glasses and contact lenses and to gain clear vision permanently. Over one million Lasik procedures are safely performed each year.

If you have been considering Lasik, it may finally be the time to talk to a doctor about it. The safety and success of the procedure have never been better and today its more affordable than ever.

Lasik can open up all kinds of opportunities for the patient, from being better able to play and enjoy sports, to taking up new hobbies, and even opening up new job opportunities in some cases.

Lasik can change the way you see the world; but it is important to know all the facts before you elect to have the Lasik surgery:

What happens during Lasik surgery? During the procedure, a highly trained optical surgeon using a very precise laser cuts an opening on the cornea of the eye. The surgeon then uses another laser to carefully reshape and correct microscopic flaws in the cornea, thus correcting your vision problem.
Who is a potential candidate for Lasik? Lasik is effective for most patients that suffer from myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far sightedness), or astigmatism. A consultation with a Lasik specialist is always the first step in determining if the surgery is right for you. Patients should be over 18 years of age.
How long does recovery take? Recovery for a vast majority of Lasik patients is a day or two. Most see immediate improvement in their vision after Lasik. There is usually little to no discomfort following the procedure. In some cases it may take up to six months for a patient's vision to stabilize completely after the procedure.
Is Lasik Safe? Lasik eye surgery now provides patients with the safest and most accurate form of treatment ever available. Post-op complications arise in a very few cases (only 1%-5% of patients), and those are nearly all correctable by further treatment.
Can I afford Lasik? Nearly all Lasik centers offer flexible financing for your procedure as well as other ways to disperse the costs. Prices vary based on the area of the country that your Lasik is performed in, but are generally very affordable.

Lasik is an investment in your quality of life. Imagine being able to see the world in vivid color and sharp detail without the assistance of glasses and contacts. It's all possible thanks to Lasik technology. Millions of Americans each year make the choice to improve their vision through this process. Will you be one of them?

Click on the links below for learn more about your options for Lasik eye surgery:

A California company has developed a line of products that seemingly ends the quest for a drink that provides lasting steady energy and that's also good for you.

The company, FRS, has created a line of drinks and chews that have been shown to boost energy and performance, as well as supporting the immune system.

FRS stands for Free Radical Scavenger. Free radicals are unstable molecules that move freely through the body and bond with other molecules in healthy cells, damaging chromosomes, enzymes, cell membranes and mitochondria through oxidization (the same process that makes iron rust). We are exposed to them through sunlight, pollution and poor diet.

The most damaging free radicals are produced in the cell's mitochondria and believe it or not, exercise can actually speed up the process by as much as 200%. These added free radicals likely can't be quelled by our inherent antioxidant defenses, especially with today's sub-par diets. Instead they end up damaging our cell systems resulting in decreased energy levels, accelerated aging and decreased mental performance.

That's where FRS comes in. FRS combines some of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature with other key vitamins and metabolic enhancers. The most important ingredient is Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant found in the skins of grapes, apples and vegetables that has known anti-inflammatory effects. Experts believe Quercetin helps extend your natural energy by inhibiting an enzyme called COMT.

So, rather than providing an artificial energy boost, FRS helps the you generate more natural energy from within the body's cells. According to FRS this energy even feels different to what you get from caffeine, Guarana or sugar.

And when the company's product was tested in a double-blind clinical study conducted by Pepperdine University, athletes who received FRS performed significantly better in time trials than those receiving a placebo. In fact, the results were so significant that champion cyclist Lance Armstrong took note and actually joined the company's board of directors and today uses the product regularly as part of his daily nutritional regime.

But the company's products are not just for athletes. They work just as well for everyday people looking for a way to sustainably boost their energy levels without the crash and to supplement their diets with a supercharged health formula.

The company is so confident their products work, that for just the cost of shipping, they're offering new customers a free 14 day supply to try so that you can see the results for yourself.

If you're curious about what this healthy energy feels like, you dont want to miss out on this special free introductory offer - click here

These days, trips to the dermatologist for Botox^® injections have become as routine as dentist checkups. Why is Botox^® so commonplace? Let's be honest: It works.

For this reason, many skincare companies are scrambling to produce the ultimate alternative to Botox®. And while some may have successfully formulated their products with pretty impressive and rather expensive ingredients, few topical treatments out there have the optimal concentration to effectively deliver.

Recently, however, scientists at a California skincare company called iQ Derma have released a high-potency anti-wrinkle serum that provides instant results, going beyond fighting lines and wrinkles and targeting other concerns like age spots, discoloration and enlarged pores. It may render Botox^® a thing of the past.

Formula Produces Instant Anti-Aging Results -- No Doctors, No Prescriptions

SkinTensive xCel, one of two products from iQ Derma 's 2-Step Ageless Face System, is a fast-acting serum with clinically proven anti-aging results. It's packed with powerful skin-firming peptides and ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid (the "miracle moisturizer"), Marine Collagen and Argireline^®, which actually mimics the effects of Botox. And with 41% active ingredients, it has more than 10 times the industry average of anti-aging actives, which is roughly only 3%. In fact, both products in the system contain no less than 40% clinically proven ingredients-optimal levels for optimal results.

In a 6-week independent clinical study, users reported the following:

SkinTensive xCel

Anti-Wrinkle Serum

84% saw immediate plumping of facial lines and wrinkles

78% saw an instant lifting effect on facial skin

RestorEyes

Firming Eye Cream

89% saw improvement in crow's feet wrinkles

85% saw improvement in dark circles

The External Factors of Skin Aging

It's not just what you put on your skin but what you do to your skin that can affect the rate at which it ages. From bad habits to environmental stressors, below is a list of external factors that contribute to rapidly aging skin:

Smoking
Sun exposure
Severely cold weather
No exercise
Alcohol
Stress
Lack of sleep

And while the products in the Ageless Face System are formulated to target skin issues caused by all of the above, it's important to do your part in keeping your skin healthy.

iQ Derma's Free Trial Offer

It's hard to believe what works if all you're going by is hearsay and big claims. Maybe that's why iQ Derma is reaching out to consumers with a "Try it before you buy it" offer. Right now, their free trial consists of:

SkinTensive xCel - Anti-Wrinkle Serum (50 mL / 1.7 Fl Oz)

Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Improve firmness, tone and elasticity
Reduce the appearance of uneven skin discoloration

RestorEyes - Firming Eye Cream (15 g / 0.50 Net Wt)

Lighten the appearance of dark circles
Significantly reduce eye wrinkle visibility
Brighten the entire eye area

Visit the iQ Derma website to see if free trials are still being offered.

Today discussions on skincare tend to be about wrinkles, wrinkles and wrinkles. But ask most women what their number one concern is and you're likely to hear about hyperpigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation is the fancy name for what most people refer to as age spots, discoloration and skin that appears freckled and scarred. You may not know the condition by its name, but chances are you have it. Just take a look at your face, chest, arms or hands. Any dark spots or splotches? You may call them age spots, sun spots, freckles or scars, but they all fall into the category of hyperpigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation is actually an overproduction of melanin (skin pigment) and results in an uneven skin tone. Hyperpigmentation drives women nuts because it often makes the skin look older by creating a dull, splotchy complexion.

Why does it happen?

There are three primary culprits when it comes to hyperpigmentation:

Sun: Sun spots occur from repeated exposure to UV rays where the skin tries to protect itself by producing more pigment.

Hormones: Hormone-induced hyperpigmentation, called melasma, is the result of increased hormone stimulation, which occurs during pregnancy or when taking contraceptives.

Inflammation: Inflammatory hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the skin from acne scarring or other skin injuries.

So, what's the good news?

The good news is that today you can actually do something about hyperpigmentation. Some of the most sophisticated skin care companies have been devoting considerable resources to developing effective treatments, so that today, these dark spots can often be lightened or even removed completely with new specialty products.

One new line that is completely dedicated to improving hyperpigmentation is Dermalogica's ChromaWhite TRx. This skin care system brightens the skin and does it without using harmful skin-bleaching ingredients. In fact, it's the first brand to use Oligopeptide-34, a new ingredient that actually inhibits the production of melanin.

ChromaWhite TRx is actually a complete skin care regime featuring a cleanser that lifts dulling skin cells, a bi-weekly exfoliating treatment, two brightening treatments and a day and night cream. When used together on a regular basis, it's one of the few systems that has been proven to dramatically improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation and give you a more radiant complexion.

Dermalogica, which also offers a variety of specialized skin care systems for acne, aging, sun damage, body therapy and men, is one of the technological leaders in skincare. These products as well as ChromaWhite TRx system can be conveniently purchased online at DermStore.com

Achieving healthy skin isn't just about using the right face cream, it's about using the right makeup too. Many popular cosmetic brands are packed with ingredients that tend to clog pores, age the skin or even cause cancer. But mineral makeup is different.

Mineral makeup is a purer, gentler makeup made from the earth's natural minerals. These minerals are micro-pulverized into flat particles that can be layered on the skin for flawless coverage and rich color, and yet they still allow your skin to breathe and function as normal.

There are many mineral makeup lines available today, but one of the most trusted lines is Jane Iredale. The pioneer of mineral makeup, jane iredale has been beautifying and protecting women's skin for the past 15 years.

Why Mineral Makeup is Good for You

Known as the skin care makeup, jane iredale uses advanced mineral formulas to comfort your skin and enhance your best features. Its benefits include:

Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)
Bacteria-proof minerals
No talc or parabens
Safe for sensitive skin
Broad-spectrum sun protection, up to SPF 30
Calms and soothes skin
Complete coverage for acne, rosacea or redness after chemical peels
Cruelty-free, never tested on animals

What Makes jane iredale Different

In addition to all the benefits above, jane iredale really stands out from the crowd because of its variety of products and shades, as well as its long-lasting coverage.

Its collection includes liquid and powder foundations in shades to match every skin tone, concealers to cover blemishes and dark circles, vibrant eye shadows and liners, clump-free mascaras, sparkling blushes and bronzers, lipsticks and lip glosses to perfect your pout and the finest brushes and tools for a professional application. All are available at DermStore.com

Despite all the warnings about the damage the sun can do to our skin, very few of us have made sun protection a part of our daily skin care routine. In fact, according to Consumer Reports, one-third of Americans have chosen to skip the sunscreen altogether.

Why the apathy? Well, for starters, we think we're too busy. It's one more step to our already busy lifestyles. But that's not all. Most sunscreens are messy and difficult to apply. Plus, they're usually greasy, sticky and leave a white residue.

However, there's a new sunscreen in town that's breaking all the stereotypes. It's a powder-that's right, a powder sunscreen. Created from micro-particles of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, this sunscreen acts as a physical block, reflecting and refracting the sun's UVA and UVB rays.

The Powder Sunscreen of Choice

The very first, and most popular, powder sunscreen is by Colorescience, a mineral makeup line started by Diane Ranger. Ranger, the creator of mineral makeup, founded Bare Escentuals in 1976, and opened the doors to healthy makeup.

Several years later, Ranger took her expertise and started a new mineral line, this one with the focus on convenience and sun protection in addition to beautiful coverage. Colorescience became famous for its powder sunscreens, as well as its retractable brush delivery system.

Although all of Colorescience products have some level of sunscreen included, its Sunforgettable line provides SPF 30 protection for the entire body. Available in several applicators, including a brush, puff, roller and shaker, this water-resistant sunscreen is quick and easy to apply and is incredibly lightweight on the skin.

The powders are available in clear formulas or tinted varieties, which provide the perfect amount of color and coverage. The Colorescience collection also features a wide selection of minerals cosmetics, including foundation, blush, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara and lip color. Colorescience is available at DermStore.com

Forget visiting the dermatologist for a chemical peel, you can resurface your skin at home with the help of glycolic acid. A star in the skin care world, glycolic acid is known for its ability to treat several skin problems, including wrinkles, acne scars, hyperpigmentation and keratosis pilaris.

How It Works

The smallest of the alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acid penetrates quickly to exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin. It weakens the lipids that hold dead skin cells together, causing the outer layer of your skin to shed, and revealing the new, healthy skin beneath.

With high concentrations over a period of time, glycolic acid may penetrate into the deeper layers of skin, encouraging the production of collagen and elastin and improving the appearance of deep wrinkles.

Glycolic acid also helps to draw moisture into the new skin, which is why many skin treatments mix glycolic acid with moisturizers.

Where It's Found

Glytone is a professional skin care brand dedicated to glycolic acid treatments. Created for dermatologists, this line uses high concentrations of free glycolic acid to repair the skin.

Its products include cleansers, toners, peels, moisturizers, masks, body lotions and sunscreens. Each product uses a different percentage of glycolic acid to fight aging, acne, uneven skin tone and rough, dry skin, and they are formulated to minimize redness and irritation.

Although Glytone began as a doctor-only skin care line, it has expanded its successful treatments into a home care line that allows you to continue to improve your skin even when you don't have time to visit your dermatologist. Glytone products can be purchased online at DermStore.com.

A California company called Kronos has introduced the first-ever line of anti-aging hair care products based on the same proven anti-aging technologies used in high-end skincare lines.

Kronos was recently featured on the Today show and was rated the #1 Hair Treatment product by The Good Housekeeping Institute. It's being called "anti-aging for hair" because it contains an innovative technology that's the first of its kind.

In terms of pure science, Kronos is as cutting-edge as it gets. The system was shown in clinical testing to:

boost hair volume and body by an unprecedented 96%;
increase hair hydration by 91%;
improve luster and shine by 96%;
reduce split ends and breakage by 96%;
virtually eliminate color fading for up to four weeks.

The secret, according to the company, is a revolutionary ingredient delivery system called "t-sfere technology." For the first time ever, t-sfere technology allows active ingredients to be encapsulated into a microscopic sphere so small that it can actually penetrate into the hair follicle and hair shaft.

Inside the t-sferes is a potent combination of 5 restorative ingredients complexes that target key areas of hair health such as volume, shine, hydration, strength and color retention.

The scientists at Kronos developed a way to release the active ingredients layer by layer so the product works continuously and where it is needed most, inside the scalp, follicle and hair shaft. That means radically more powerful and effective ingredients. Kronos is the only haircare line with this new, patent-pending delivery system.

How old is your hair?

It may sound like a crazy question, but just as your skin can prematurely age, so can your hair. Between heat styling, color treatments, frequent blow drying, straightening, curling and perming, even women in their 20s can have hair that looks twice their age.

Most hair care products just aren't made to stand up to the ravages we inflict upon our hair. Kronos was developed specifically to repair damaged hair and restore it to a younger, healthier state.

To introduce the line to consumers, the company offers a limited amount of free trials of its 4-piece introductory kit. You can try the kit for free before deciding whether or not to its for you.

The free trial includes a full, 60-day supply of 4 products that each feature the line's key ingredient complexes and delivery technology:

Phyx Overnight Repair Masque (4 fl. oz./120 ml)

Provides intensive renewal and repair for damaged hair
Works overnight while you sleep, when the body is in its natural repair mode

Liquid Theory Conditioning Detangler (4 fl. oz./120 ml)

Protects hair from thermal damage due to heat styling and humidity
Builds body and magnifies shine without weighing hair down

Shampoo (10 fl. oz./300 ml)

Gently cleanses while revitalizing and hydrating dry, brittle, limp hair
Specially formulated to help prevent color fading and frizz

Conditioner (8 fl. oz./240 ml)

Fortifies and protects dry, damaged, color-treated hair
Imparts body, volume and silkiness

Click here to see if free trials are still being offered.

Regardless of whether your teen years are in your rear-view mirror, or you're still in school, suffering from acne breakouts is a major downer.

It may not seem fair, but you're certainly not alone. Once considered only a "teenage concern," today acne is one of the most common skin condition affecting adults as well.

Acne is a complex problem with a number of possible causes. Culprits include hormonal shifts, cosmetics, pollution, changing birth control pills and stress.

Of all the possible triggers, stress may actually be one of the most significant, according to recent studies by Stanford University and the Wake Forest School of Medicine. This means that anxiety-inducing situations - a major test, a first date or an important job interview - could lead to breakouts. However, even day-to-day obligations can be stressful enough to cause regular flair ups.

But recent studies on a new acne ingredient may offer hope to millions of Americans suffering with acne. The ingredient, called iQ 101, is a retinoid-based complex that combines Vitamin A with exfoliating agents and sebum regulators.

To understand how iQ 101 works to clear up and prevent acne, it helps to understand what causes acne in the first place. Acne develops inside hair follicles when excess oils and dead skin combine to form a plug. This plug, called a comedo, traps oil beneath the skin's surface. As bacteria multiply and white blood cells flood into the follicle to fight infection, the comedo swells and becomes inflamed, forming a pimple.

iQ 101 is being hailed as a scientific breakthrough because it works on three levels to address all of the root causes of acne. Exfoliating agents work to clear pores; sebum regulators help to reduce surface oils; and Vitamin A works to reduce the presence of bacteria on the skin.

A California company recently secured the world-wide rights to use iQ 101 in its Clear Remedy acne system. Clear Remedy is a 3-step system that combines iQ 101 with other acne-fighting actives such as salicylic acid, plus skin-soothing antioxidants and moisturizing botanicals. It's a unique formulation designed to not only clear away acne, but also allow skin to heal comfortably.

Clinically proven to clear away acne without dryness or irritation

An independent Clinical Research Organization recently conducted a double-blind study to evaluate the effectiveness of Clear Remedy, and the results were impressive. Clear Remedy successfully healed 90% of blackheads, whiteheads and other blemishes, and 9 out of 10 users saw results in as little as 3 days.

If you've tried other acne systems, you may have found that they can dry out or irritate your skin. The Clear Remedy system is specially formulated to clear up acne but also leave your skin feeling healthy and hydrated. In fact, in clinical testing, 100% of users said Clear Remedy completely eliminated their acne-related skin discomfort.

There's a lot of marketing hype around acne products lately, and the company apparently anticipated some skepticism from a public that has tried some of the celebrity systems and been let down by the results. For that reason, they are inviting customers to try the Clear Remedy System for free.

The company is so confident will heal acne in days that they are willing to make this unique free trial offer.

So, if your still in school or if your school days are over, you shouldn't have to worry about acne holding you back! If you want to stop embarrassing breakouts and finally get your acne under control, check out the Clear Remedy free trial.

'Tis the season for distressed hair. During the winter months, the air gets cold and dry, which is enough to wreak havoc on even the most well-behaved tresses. Add indoor heaters, hats, static electricity and routine styling to the mix and it may seem like you're doomed to months of bad hair days.

The good news is it's now possible to combat winter hair woes like frizz, dullness and dryness. One brand that's using breakthrough technology to deliver gorgeous locks all year 'round is Kronos. This advanced system of hair care and styling products was recently featured on The Today Show and was rated the #1 Hair Treatment product by The Good Housekeeping Institute.

In a 6-week, independent clinical study, Kronos was shown to:

Boost hair volume and body by 96%
Increase hair hydration by 91%
Improve luster and shine by 96%
Reduce split ends and breakage by 96%
Virtually eliminate color fading for up to four weeks.

A breakthrough in hair science

The key to these unprecedented results, according to the Kronos scientists, is patent-pending t-sfere technology. By encapsulating active ingredients into a microscopic sphere, this revolutionary delivery system actually penetrates the hair follicle and shaft to repair damage from the inside out. Other hair care brands just sit on the surface.

Kronos is released layer by layer, allowing potent ingredients to target the areas where they're needed most. This makes them more powerful and effective than ever, delivering weather-resistant volume, shine, hydration, strength and color retention-the key characteristics of lush, youthful-looking hair. Kronos is the only hair care line with t-sphere technology.

Will Kronos work for you?

Your hair requires the same attention you give your skin during the winter months. Kronos was designed to help all hair types and textures stand up to harsh environmental elements no matter what climate you're in. Many users say that Kronos is the first product to visibly improve the look and feel of their hair.

Right now, the company is offering a free trial to introduce the line to new customers. You can try the 4-piece kit for free before deciding if it's right for you.

The free trial includes a full, 60-day supply of Kronos' best-selling products:

Phyx Overnight Repair Masque (4 fl. oz./120 ml)

Provides intensive renewal and repair for damaged hair
Works overnight while you sleep, when the body is in its natural repair mode

Liquid Theory Conditioning Detangler (4 fl. oz./120 ml)

Protects hair from thermal damage due to heat styling and humidity
Builds body and magnifies shine without weighing hair down

Shampoo (10 fl. oz./300 ml)

Gently cleanses while revitalizing and hydrating dry, brittle, limp hair
Specially formulated to help prevent color fading and frizz

Conditioner (8 fl. oz./240 ml)

Fortifies and protects dry, damaged, color-treated hair
Imparts body, volume and silkiness

Visit the Kronos website to learn more about the free trial.

When we think of anti-aging products we typically think of woman. But recently an interesting trend is emerging - men have increasingly started purchasing products that help them delay the signs of aging on their face.

That's because, these days, men realize that younger, healthier skin gives them a competitive advantage. It makes them more attractive to both potential partners and employers and gives them more confidence in general.

The reality is that men have always been concerned about the image they present - many just manifest this concern with their choice of cars or clothing.

Now, men are taking the smarter approach-they're purchasing products to help them combat signs of aging, such as wrinkles, gray skin, and bags under the eyes.

What's changed?

Well, for starters, anti-aging technology has finally reached a point where it can deliver results! Right now, one of the most popular and effective skin care treatments is iQ Derma's Regimen Anti-Aging Power Kit, an easy-to-use, but highly-powerful skin care formula designed to stand up to men's thicker skin.

The researchers at iQ Derma discovered that to treat men's skin, they needed create powerful products. That's because men's skin is much more difficult to maintain than women's. It's thicker, oilier, and constantly subjected to the trauma of shaving. On top of that, daily exposure to sunlight and pollution actually causes the skin to age faster.

But here's the biggest problem: most men simply don't have the time or energy to spend hours standing in front of a mirror, applying various moisturizers and facial scrubs.

iQ Derma solved this problem by designing the Regimen Anti-Aging System to work quickly, effectively and powerfully.

Are instant results possible?

Not many anti-aging products have proven clinical results, but Regimen does. After just one use, 84% of men saw immediate reduction in the appearance of lines and wrinkles, 85% saw reduction in the look of dark under-eye circles, and 90% saw improvement in crow's feet around their eyes.

Regimen combines the most effective, clinically proven ingredients into two super-concentrated, high-potency formulas-a Multi Active Eye Cream and an Age Correcting Serum-both designed to immediately rejuvenate men's skin.

The Multi Active Eye Cream can instantly reduce the appearance of dark circles and crow's feet, while the Age Correcting Serum can immediately erase the effects of sun damage and reduce the appearance of laugh lines, brow lines, and creases around the eyes.

How to try it yourself

When it comes to marketing skin care to men, iQ Derma knew that there is a good deal of skepticism they might have to overcome. That's why they chose to offer new customers the ability to try the product free for 30 days.

Customers are given 30 days to use the products as much as they want and really get a feel for it before they decide if they want to buy. But if research is any indicator, most customers should be pleased with the results.

Click here to learn more about their free 30-day trial.

The stream of new diet products is seemingly endless. However, take a longer look at most of these so-called new products and you quickly see that most are just recycled ideas, and bad ideas at that.

And today, the Internet only makes it easier for clever marketers to sell any old product and make outrageous claims about its effectiveness and safety.

So it's truly rare to find a diet product that is new, safe and effective. But a California Company has recently launched a new product that may just fit the bill.

Called Sensa, it's actually a food sprinkle that has been clinically proven to convince the brain to stop overeating. It's tasteless and odorless, contains no stimulants and does not directly interact with the digestive system - which means there are no unpleasant side-effects. None of the horror stories associated with "fat-blockers" or stimulant based weight loss systems.

The theory behind the product is simple. It's obvious that we eat too much, but why? It turns out that's the way our brains are programmed. Throughout our evolutionary history, food has been scarce, so in order to ensure survival, humans have been conditioned to eat as much as they can whenever food is available. Unfortunately, when food is abundant and rich in calories, as it is today, the results can be ugly.

Enter Dr. Alan Hirsch, intrepid doctor and scientist whose lifelong specialty has been to understand how our senses, and in particular, smell and taste affect the brain's functioning. Dr. Hirsch noticed that many of his patients who had lost their sense of smell and taste due to illness or accident experienced rapid weight gain. Certain smells and tastes seemed to be acting on the brain to control the appetite.

Dr. Hirsch studied hundreds of compounds and after years of research he developed a set of virtually odorless and tasteless food sprinkles, which he called "Tastants" that had a powerful impact on the body's appetite-control center. Then, in one of the largest studies of a non-prescription weight-loss system, these Tastants were tested for effectiveness as a means of weight loss.

The results were significant. Over a 6 month period, 1,436 women and men sprinkled flavorless "Tastant" crystals on everything they ate, and lost an average of 30.5 pounds - nearly 15% of their total body weight.

Moreover, participants achieved these results without having to follow any special exercise regime or diet.

According to Dr Hirsch, "With Sensa, you can eat all the foods that satisfy your senses and you don't have to deal with any intense food cravings or feelings of starvation. Sensa merely helps you eat less of the foods you love and gain greater satisfaction from smaller portions."

Real weight loss without diet and exercise - too good to be true? Apparently the company anticipated a somewhat skeptical response from consumers so they have launched the Sensa Challange.

They are so sure you will lose weight with Sensa that new customers get to use the product for 30 days so that you can see real weight loss before deciding if they want to pay for it or not.

Click here to learn more about this free trial offer.

Ever wonder how some people seem to have that perfect, glowing skin? It's no secret or magical potion. It's because they exfoliate. And it's a practice everyone should get in the habit of doing.

Exfoliation is the process of getting rid of the old, dead cells on the outermost surface of your skin. It's been a part of men and women's skin care routines for centuries, beginning with the ancient Egyptians, and it's been proven to play a dramatic role in achieving younger skin.

Your Skin's Life Cycle

Your skin is constantly regenerating itself. New skin cells are created in the dermis (the lower layer of the skin). Over time, these skin cells work their way to the surface and die. These dead cells are constantly shedding and the entire cycle repeats itself.

However, some of the cells have a hard time leaving the skin. Dirt and oil trap these cells on the skin's surface, causing your face to look dull, your pores to look larger and your wrinkles to appear deeper.

The longer these dead cells build upon each other, the greater chance you have for clogged pores and acne. The longer the pores are clogged, the less likely they are to shrink back down to a smooth and flawless appearance.

Why Your Skin Needs Help

The amount of time it takes your skin to regenerate has everything to do with your age. As babies, the skin usually renews itself in 14 days, needing little to no help to shed dead cells and replace them with new, healthy skin.

In fact, the skin continues to do a pretty good job at restoring itself until you hit 30. It's at this time that your skin's life cycle begins to slow, causing more flaws to appear on the skin's surface. By the time you hit 50, your skin takes nearly 40 days to regenerate, resulting in a rough, uneven, older-looking complexion.

How Exfoliation Works

There are two ways to exfoliate the skin: physical and chemical.

Physical exfoliation involves scrubbing the skin with an abrasive. This abrasive could be a rough cloth or loofah, facial scrubs (with ground-up kernels, nut shells, sugar or salt) or microdermabrasion, which uses an electric-powered sponge and a crystal-based cream to manually remove dead cells.

Physical exfoliation does a good job at sloughing away dry, damaged skin. But it's important not to go overboard. If your abrasive is too rough or if you use it too often, it can lead to skin irritation and damage.

Chemical exfoliation includes cleansers, gels, serums and creams that contain beta hydroxy acids, alpha hydroxy acid or fruit enzymes to loosen the glue-like substance that holds skin cells together, allowing them to shed more easily.

Chemical exfoliation is the best treatment for unclogging large pores, lightening hyperpigmentation and reducing the appearance fine lines and wrinkles.

One of the best chemical exfoliants on the market today is Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. It's a unique powder that activates with water and releases papain, salicylic acid and rice enzymes to remove dead skin cells, shrink pores and smooth away wrinkles.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant can be purchased online at DermStore.com. They offer Free Shipping on all orders, plus, they're giving away a free travel-size Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant with every $100 Dermalogica purchase while supplies last (enter DTSMFCS at checkout).

The birth of your child presents a one-time opportunity to help your family by collecting and storing your child's cord blood. That's because cord blood contains stem cells that could one day save the life of your child or of one of your child's siblings. Unlike embryonic cell cells, cord blood cells do not involve the destruction of an embryo.

Harvesting stem cells from a baby's umbilical cord blood poses no risk to mother or the child.

Why are stem cells so amazing?

Cell Stems are so powerful because they have the amazing ability to transform and grow into other types of cells - such as blood cells or bone cells. The breakthroughs in stem cell research are some of the most important in medical history and represent a real chance to fight diseases long thought untreatable. The list of diseases that stem cells are capable of fighting continues to grow. Diseases from leukemia, heart and cardiovascular disease to brain and nervous system damage from strokes can be treated and sometimes reversed with the help of stem cells.

Transplant patients also have a much better chance of recovery when they receive stem cells taken from themselves or from a related donor.

Scientists are also very excited about advances in regenerative medicine which allows medicine to repair the body with the patient's own stem cells. When these advances are realized, children whose parents saved their cord blood will be in a much better position to benefit.

How Collection Works:

Months prior to their due date, parents can contact a Cord Blood Bank and the bank will mail them a collection kit. The bank also sends collection instructions to the physician monitoring the pregnancy. After the birth, when the umbilical cord is cut, the blood left in the cord and placenta is drained into a storage bag. This process can also be performed in a c-section birth. A day or so later, the blood is sent via medical courier to the collecting bank and the stem cells are harvested and placed in a deep freeze for permanent storage until needed.

Choosing the Right Bank: Deciding to bank your baby's cord blood is a big decision and requires some research. There are multiple factors to consider when choosing a storage facility:

Does the company have their own storage facility, or are they simply a middle man, collecting for another storage company?
Have they had samples used? Surprisingly, many cord blood storage companies have never had a sample taken from their stock. Track record is important.
Is the facility public or private?
- Public Banks - cord blood from anonymous donors goes to help unrelated patients
- Private/Family Banks - the child whose cord blood is banked may use it for themselves or a close family member (usually a sibling)

Cord Blood banking is a safe, non-invasive way to provide these life-giving cells to your child, your family or those in need. It is like a powerful health insurance policy for your family.

Click on the links below for more information on Cord Blood Banking:

If you're one of those people resigned to living with a snoring problem...read on!

Snoring is one of the unfortunate realities of life. Most of us do it to some degree and generally speaking, the older we get the worse the condition gets.

Snoring can kill

For 1 in 6 people snoring is a serious health issue.

Called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it's caused by the relaxation of the muscles in the back of the throat and tongue while sleeping which in turn blocks the airway. That blockage cuts off breathing causing a person to momentarily wake up. It can literally happen hundreds of times per night.

OSA can have serious health implications including chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, weight gain, and even heart failure and stroke.

Snoring can also put a huge strain on our most important relationship in life, as the person with whom we share our bed often suffers chronically as a result of their partner's snoring.

So treating snoring can make a huge difference in a person's long term health outlook not to mention the more immediate benefits of being able to get a solid night's sleep every night.

The problem with snoring is that effective treatments have been highly intrusive. They include surgery, in which a doctor cuts away or shrinks tissue in the back of the throat, a CPAP face mask which forces air into the lungs keeping the air passages open while you sleep, or an oral mouthpiece designed to force the lower jaw out during sleep, keeping the airway clear.

A breakthrough in controlling snoring

But now there's a new product that seems to be the breakthrough so many people have been waiting for. And like so many great innovations, it's remarkably simple.

The product is an ergonomic strap that fits over the head and chin. It gently holds the jaw in a position that allows the breathing airway to remain clear which virtually eliminates snoring while you sleep.

Although the strap may look somewhat strange, it's actually remarkably comfortable.

Better yet, the chinstrap's effectiveness has been clinically proven. In a case study by the Eastern Virginia Medical School, it was found to be as effective in treating OSA as expensive CPAP machines.

The chinstrap is offered online through a company called MySnoringSolutions.com. It sells for $89.97 but the company offers an unconditional 3 month guarantee, so there is zero risk you will be stuck with something that doesn't work for you.

So if you want to get rid of snoring once and for all - this may be the solution you have been waiting for.

If there's one thing most people are looking for it's a way to get more energy. Whether it's for intense athletic activity, casual sport, or just to get through busy days full of work or kids.

Little wonder then there is a profusion of so-called energy drinks on the market. But for anybody who cares about their health and well-being, caution is in order when it comes to most of these products.

For starters most of them rely on caffeine to provide their energy boost. Caffeine can lead to unpleasant side effects as well as a sharp "crash" as it wears off. Other products offer even more dubious ingredients which either simply don't work, or may be harmful to your health.

But now, a California company has developed a line of products that seemingly ends the quest for an energy boosting solution and that's both healthy and effective.

The company, FRS, has created a line of drinks and chews that have been shown to boost energy and performance, as well as support immune system.

FRS stands for Free Radical Scavenger. Free radicals are unstable molecules that move freely through the body and bond with other molecules in healthy cells, damaging our cell systems resulting in decreased energy levels, accelerated aging and decreased mental performance.

When the company's product was tested in a double-blind clinical study conducted by Pepperdine University, athletes who received FRS performed significantly better in time trials than those receiving a placebo. In fact, the results were so significant that champion cyclist Lance Armstrong took note and actually joined the company's board of directors and today uses the product regularly as part of his daily nutritional regime.

But the company's products are not just for athletes. They work just as well for everyday folks looking for a way to sustainably boost their energy levels without the crash and to supplement their diets with a supercharged health formula.

Best of all FRS is currently offering new customers a two week free trial. According to FRS, they can do this because so many people who try the product are quickly convinced it works and add it to their daily healthy routine.

To get your Free Trial started, simply click here.

As many people hit middle age they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be. We suddenly can't remember where we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old acquaintance's name, or the name of an old band we used to love. As the brain fades, we euphemistically refer to these occurrences as "senior moments".

While seemingly innocent, this loss of mental focus can potentially have a detrimental impact on our professional, social, and personal wellbeing.

It happens to most of us, but is it inevitable?

Neuroscientists are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done. It turns that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental workouts can significantly improve our basic cognitive functions. Thinking is essentially a process of making neural connections in the brain. To a certain extent, our ability to excel in making the neural connections that drive intelligence is inherited. However, because these connections are made through effort and practice, scientists believe that intelligence can expand and fluctuate according to mental effort.

Now, a new San Francisco web-based company has taken it a step further and developed the first "brain training program" designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental sharpness. Called Lumosity, it was designed by some of the leading experts in neuroscience and cognitive psychology from Stanford University.

Lumosity, is far more than an online place to exercise your mental skills. That's because they have integrated these exercises into a web-based program that allows you to systematically improve your memory and attention skills. The program keeps track of your progress and provides detailed feedback on your performance and improvement. Most importantly, it constantly modifies and enhances the games you play to build on the strengths you are developing - much like an effective exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use.

Does It Work?

Apparently it does. In randomized, controlled clinical trials Lumosity was shown to significantly improve basic cognitive functions. One study showed students improved their scores on math tests by 34% after using Lumosity for 6 weeks, significantly greater gains than those made by other students in the same class, who were not training with the Lumosity program.

The company says its users have reported clearer and quicker thinking, improved memory for names, numbers, directions, etc., increased alertness and awareness, elevated mood and better concentration at work or while driving.

While many of the games at Lumosity are free, a modest subscription fee is required to use the full program over the long term.

However, Lumosity is currently offering a free trial of their program to new users so that you can see how well it works before you decide to subscribe. The trial is completely free (no credit card required) and the company believes the results will speak for themselves.

Click here to try for yourself.

Reading the sports news these days, we are constantly bombarded with news of top notch athletes being exposed for using illegal steroids.

Steroid use involves huge costs, legal issues and above all, potential health problems. With such risks, you wonder why anyone would be tempted to go this route.

Medical researchers have gained a new understanding of how the human body builds muscle and endurance. They are developing safe and legal substances which can increase the body's ability to build muscle, without the health risks associated with steroids.

One of the most interesting fields of research surrounds a naturally occurring chemical compound called Nitric Oxide. Nitric Oxide is a vasodilator which means it helps move oxygen to the muscles when they need it most. Increased Nitric Oxide in the blood stream signals the blood vessel walls to relax which allows more blood to flow to the body's muscles, thus delivering more oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

Your body naturally increases Nitric Oxide during workouts, but only a limited amount. Researchers have determined that by artificially increasing your Nitric Oxide levels, you can significantly increase oxygen and nutrient flow to the muscles during workouts and safely spark powerful muscle growth, muscle definition and strength.

The best way to increase the levels of Nitric Oxide in the body is through the introduction of "arginines", special amino acids specifically linked to Nitric Oxide production. One of the most powerful and natural Arginine blends is found a product called Force Factor.

The founders of Force Factor met as teammates on the Harvard University Championship Crew Team. Competitive rowing is one of the most physically demanding sports. The friends decided to look for a supplement that was safe, legal and affordable that they could use to enhance their size, strength and endurance. Unable to find what they were looking for on the market, they set out to develop something from scratch and the result was Force Factor. Today, Force Factor is the recognized leader in Nitric Oxide stimulation and legal, safe muscle and strength enhancement.

According to the company, Force Factor produces noticeable results from day one, including increased energy and alertness. Within a few weeks, users notice additional muscle definition, strength and size.

Healthy levels of nitric oxide have also been shown to have other benefits, including a stronger immune system, faster wound healing, and most interesting of all, because increased levels of blood and oxygen flow to all parts of the body, it's also recognized as an effective treatment for male erectile dysfunction.

But by far, the most widespread use of the product is by body builders, athletes and anyone looking for serious results from their workouts.

Best of all, the company is currently conducting a web marketing campaign, where new customers can receive a two week supply of the supplement to try for free. While the Force Factor free trial offer is available only on ForceFactor.com, Force Factor brand products are available in GNC stores nationwide. Both Force Factor and the company's extremely effective fat burner, Ramp Up, may be purchased from your local GNC . You can either pick up both Force Factor products from GNC or order your free trial today."

To check out the free trial offer, click here

If you are looking for more energy in your life you're not alone.

For decades, top athletes have been searching for a healthy and safe way to boost their energy levels in order to improve their sports performance.

Millions of non-athletes also try out different energy products looking for a daily boost to help them perform their best at work and at play.

The challenge has always been to achieve this without stimulants. Stimulants provide a short term energy boost but also lead to an energy low. For many people stimulants cause anxiety and jumpiness, trouble sleeping, and over time, they can deplete the body's adrenal system, leading to greater fatigue.

An energy breakthrough

Now, in a major breakthrough scientists have discovered that a powerful and naturally occuring antioxidant called Quercetin actually boosts energy. Best of all, they found that the sustained energy boost that you get from Quercetin is very different than what you get from stimulants because Quercetin actually enhances your body's natural energy production system.

It does this by boosting the amount of mitochondria in cells in muscle and brain tissue. Since mitochondria produce energy, if you have more mitochondria, your system can produce more energy at the cellular level. So you're not depleting your energy stores, you're actually producing more energy.

Now a California company called FRS has launched a line of products which contain high levels of Quercetin and which have been clinically proven to boost energy. These Quercetin rich products are sold in the form of delicious low-calorie drinks, concentrated drink powders and chews that represent an affordable, healthy way to get constant steady energy that you can actually feel without any unpleasant side effects.

When the company's products were tested in a double-blind clinical study conducted by Pepperdine University, athletes who received FRS performed significantly better in timed trials than those receiving a placebo.

Professional athletes take note

Who's using FRS? Among the athletes who swear by FRS are 4 time champion pro basketball player Derek Fisher, 7 time Tour de France Cycling Champion Lance Armstrong and AVP pro beach volleyball player Brooke Hanson.

But FRS is not just for athletes. It works just as well for people looking for a way to supplement their health and sustainably boost their energy levels.

A low-calorie energy supplement that provides a steady energy boost, doesn't produce a "crash" and can boost general health? Sounds almost too good to be true.

How to try it for next to nothing

The company is so confident their products work; they're currently offering new customers who order through the internet a special 2 week trial package for an amazing 75% off the normal price.

If you're interested in learning more about this special introductory offer - click here

Most people know that weight loss is a function of burning more calories and/or reducing caloric intake.

But when it comes to achieving either of these on a consistent long term basis, our modern lifestyle and our genetics conspire to make it seemingly impossible.

For starters we are wired to eat as much as we can whenever we can. It's our body's ancient response to living in a world of scarce food resources. Combine this with today's high-fat diet and our sedentary lifestyle and it's easy to see why weight management is one of the greatest health challenges we face in the modern era.

For decades now, doctors and researchers have been seeking the magic bullet to solve this dilemma. The past solutions they have come up with have been less than ideal. Fat blockers, appetite suppressing stimulants and food rationing plans all have dismal success rates for a variety of reasons. For a long time, there was very little good news when it came to weight loss.

But now, things are finally beginning to change. Doctors are starting to break out of the exercise/food rationing box and are achieving stunning results.

Two very effective new approaches tackle the problem from very different angles. The first, the so-called "lap-band" works physically to reduce the capacity of the stomach while the second deals with the appetite control center of the brain to reduce a person's craving for food and their tendency to overeat.

The lap-band approach is a fairly intense surgical procedure recommended only for people that are at least 50 pounds overweight. Because of the risks and expense related to surgery and recovery the lap band is a solution that's definitely not for all.

The second approach, however, can work for everyone, regardless of whether you want to lose a few pounds or a lot. It deals directly with the brain's proclivity to overeat. It's an approach that has health professionals very excited because it can seemingly help a person achieve significant weight loss without exercise or a special diet.

One of the first companies to launch a product that relies on this new approach is called Sensa. Developed by the neuroscientist Dr. Emil Hirsch, Sensa is a virtually odorless and tasteless food sprinkle. It contains chemicals called "tastants" that have a powerful restraining effect on the brain's appetite control center. It effectively tricks the brain into feeling satiated well before it normally would.

These "tastants" were recently subjected to one of the largest clinical studies of a non-prescription weight loss product and the results were significant. Over a 6 month period, 1,436 women and men sprinkled these flavorless "tastant" crystals on everything they ate, and lost an average of 30.5 pounds - nearly 15% of their total body weight.

Participants achieved these results without having to follow any special exercise regime or diet. According to Dr Hirsch, "With Sensa, you can eat all the foods that satisfy your senses and you don't have to deal with any intense food cravings or feelings of starvation. Sensa merely helps you eat less of the foods you love and gain greater satisfaction from smaller portions, without any side-effects."

Real weight loss without diet and exercise - too good to be true? Apparently the company anticipated a somewhat skeptical response from consumers so they have launched the Sensa Challange.

They are so sure you will lose weight with Sensa that new customers get to use the product for 30 days so that you can see real weight loss before deciding if they want to pay for it or not.

Click here to learn more about this free trial offer.

For more information on the lap-band surgical procedure, contact your doctor.

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