5 Be Beautiful Hot Spots Chris Binet, Publicist, Founder of Blend PR
6 Myths & Musts for Teen Skin
8-9 How to win the battle with cellulite Ask expert to answer your questions Marina Vashkevich, M.D.
10 Giorgio Armani
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13 Teeth Whitening 15 Costume Jewelry Only Natural Materials!
16 Boot Camp
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Physical training program & mental health
19 Leather Formal
Briefcases for Men 2016
20 Laser Eye Surgery 24 Treatment of Hyperhidrosis By Miguel Delgado, M.D.
25 Can I Prevent
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Varicose Veins?
26 Spring Hair Care
Avocado conditioner & hair paste Herbal tea shampoo
28 Rhinoplasty 29 D&K Medical Spa
Your Way to Beauty & Youth
31 Horoscope March 2016
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Be Beautiful Hot Spots Hello Be Beautiful readers, are you looking for the latest hot spots in the city to get your health and beauty on? Well you’ve found it! My name is Chris Binet and I’m a Health, Beauty, Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle Publicist here in Toronto and the founder of Blend PR. Each month I’ll be featuring three of my favourite spots in the city.
Dean Davidson Jewellery Design Studio Celebrities love his line
Whether it’s masculine shapes paired with feminine textures, or architectural lines contrasting fluid gemstones, the common threads found throughout Dean’s signature designs embody an unexpected combination of minimalism with maximum impact. Since launching his line in 2007 he’s graced the cover of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire and InStyle. Based in Toronto, his jewelry can now be found in over 250 select boutiques across the globe and seen on such high-profile celebs as Jessica Alba, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Olivia Wilde, Demi Lovato, Meghan Markle, Idina Menzel and Emma Watson. I’ve purchased many items for my Mom, my sisters and friends. You’ll love everything he has and at a beautiful price point. Be Beautiful VIP Offer: Get 15% off your first order. Mention Be Beautiful if you go to the studio or use the code “BeBeautiful” when purchasing online. www.deandavidson.ca DD Studio 90 Sumach St. Studio 514 Toronto, ON 647.793.4818
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The Voice Clinic
Professional Voice Therapy; Elite Singing Voice Care; Ear, Nose & Throat Medicine; In-Office Laser Procedures Just like athletes, singers have to exercise and train their voice, Aaron Low, MS CCC-SLP, founder of the Voice Clinic is one of the top singing voice pathologists in the world. He’s worked with Sam Smith, Sting and currently works with Shawn Mendes, famous opera singers, and Broadway singers to name a few. They call him a physiotherapist for the voice and that’s what I experienced on my first visit. He did an analysis of my voice, recorded my vocal cords in slow-motion to check structure and then massaged and realigned my voice box. His technique helps with a lot of vocal issues and we see that with his array of celebrity clients. The Voice Clinic also addresses many other issues such as snoring, sleep apnea, chronic tonsillitis and vocal polyp removal. They are one of the only clinics in Canada that has this state-of-the-art laser that will effectively cure you of these ailments. It’s a daytime, in-office procedure with no general anesthetic. www.thevoiceclinic.com 180 Dundas St. W. Suite# 2003 Toronto, ON 647.361.8182
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Lucid Health & Fitness Studio Yorkville
Get in shape in just 20min 2x a week I recently discovered Lucid fitness studio a few months ago when they were doing a demo of a new fitness technology called X Body. This is an Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) suit that you wear, which targets all muscle groups simultaneously. Imagine a full body suit that applies the power of EMS across all of your major muscle groups simultaneously while you work out in as little as 20min for a full body workout. I’ve been doing this workout twice a week for the past two months and have seen major results. I’m more toned and defined and have inch loss around my waist. Be Beautiful VIP Offer: Get your first session for free & 25% off any package. Mention Be Beautiful when you’re booking. www.lucidaman.tumblr.com 99 Yorkville Ave. Suite B15. Toronto, ON 647.669.7557
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yths & Musts for Teen Skin
Today we receive so many messages related to our skin; what’s right, what we should and shouldn’t be doing and what’s the best product to be using. One thing to remember is that we are all different and what works for one is not necessary the answer for someone else. 6
Some common problems for teens (and many adults) can be acne, oily skin, excess sweating, warts and eczema or atopic dermatitis. The reason behind teen skin problems can be a variety; stemming from something simple as the hair products that they are using, not cleaning their face properly or often enough, their hormones, exposure to irritants or even applying pore-clogging moisturizers or facial masks which they think could be beneficial.
A few myths that we often hear that we can say are all 100% FALSE are:
• Acne can be scrubbed away.
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• Skincare
products tingle because they’re working. Alcohol and menthol stimulate oil production in the pores lining, making oily skin and acne even worse. Buyer beware that’s for sure!
The truth is that acne is not caused by dirt and scrubbing your skin risks at further irritation.
• Only teens suffer from acne.
The truth here is that yes teens are more prone, but there are many people that can struggle in years beyond.
• Getting a tan can clear up acne.
Although tans may help make your skin look better for a short time it doesn’t ‘solve’ the underlying problem.
• Chocolate and greasy foods cause acne.
Unfortunately there are no specific foods, which cause acne. The only way diet plays a role in causing acne is if you’re allergic to certain foods, such as wheat, nuts or some fish.
•Acne is contagious.
This bacteria lives below the skin’s surface, and doesn’t leave, if it did it would die (and hence we wouldn’t have acne problems).
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Some things to consider when you’re looking at you or your teens skin: focus on skin type rather than their age. Look at what they or you are doing in daily life, routine and the type of environment they are in. These are all factors that will impact ones skin.
Using 10 different products to do the same thing is just not necessary and can often make your skin worse. It’s best to keep it simple. There are a lot of gimmicks out there, if you’re not sure about what you are seeing ask your doctor or dermatologist. One last thing... don’t forget your SUNSCREEN, that one’s a must. Daily use is very important for our skin.
At the end of the day being a teen isn’t easy, we have a lot we go through. However perhaps our skin can be a little easier with these few helpful tips and myths we’ve dispelled. Be Beautiful
Secondly although there is a multitude of advertising and variety of products out there it’s definitely best to keep it simple. If you have a very sever condition consult your doctor for the best course of action. However if you have common teen skin problems then focusing on cleansing, using toner, exfoliating a couple times a week (as it sometimes can become too harsh on your skin) and topical disinfectant if necessary is your best option.
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HOW TO WIN
THE BATTLE WITH
CELLULITE! Cellulite is the reason of many aesthetic concerns. It not only looks bad when you’re at the beach, but it’s also the reason for swelling and bumpy fibrosis (the thickening of connective tissue under the skin) which causes the dimpling of the skin. Many systems for aesthetic medicine offer an immediate resolution or claim a complete removal of cellulite, however, from the point of view of science, it is impossible. This is because cellulite is caused by insufficient circulation and problems with lymphatic system drainage. The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system and a vital part of the immune system, which carries waste out of our cellular system. Having poor circulation and drainage of this system creates retention of waste products and liquid inside of the tissues, therefore causing swelling of tissue, sclerosis and fibrosis (hardening of the tissue). Fibrotic Cellulite, is one of issues which causes visible bumps on the skin. You can also have a grey colour of the skin, swelling and even pain to the touch. There is only one technology from France that can do this and it’s called STARVAC. “This is a brand new system in Canada but has been in the European market for years. I’ve been doing Beauty PR for over a decade and this by far is the best technology I’ve seen in the industry to help with Lymphatic drainage” - says Chris Binet of Blend PR (www.BlendPR.com). This 45-minute treatment involves all of the body and resembles a very active massage. This stimulates microcirculation which helps your lymphatic vessels to remove this cellular waste from your body and destroys fibrotic nodes under your skin. The result – CELLULITE REMOVAL. We recommend 10 treatments 1- 2 times per week. Call us today to receive a complimentary 20 min demo and see the difference. 416-922-2227 www.medvspa.com
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arina Vashkevich, a member of the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine, licensed dermatologist in Belarus. Her expertise enables her to answer the questions of our readers concerning health and beauty. Her MedVSpa clinics successfully operate not only in Canada, but also in the US and Belarus. Equipped with the latest technologies and unique treatment programs, every customer’s demands are met. In addition to being an outstanding businesswoman, Marina conducts lectures at numerous seminars about aesthetic medicine in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The scope of her specialization includes a combination of technologies and injections, as well as the treatment of acne. ---
How can we pull up eyelids without involvement of surgery? We can pull up eyelids without involving our surgeon in two ways. Radio-technology or Frequency (RF). In the first instance the procedure is painless and the results are visible right away, but for a prolonged visible results minimum of six treatments will be required. For the Frequency (RF) an anesthetic cream must be applied before the procedure. The downtime period of this procedure will consist of approximately two days and the results will be visible after one week. The results of non surgical eyelid pull up are: the upper eyelid lifts up, wrinkles are smoothening and dark spots below the eyes disappear. I am 56 and I have thin loose skin on my neck, what can help me? Radio Frequency device Vtouch - the results will be seen in 10 days after the treatment. The collagen synthesis which is the external pixel thermal damage as well as a simultaneous tissue heating of the deeper layers that is caused by radio wave technology gives the effect of the skin lift up. I have a very dry skin. I use good creams but nothing helps. What can you recommend? Creams help to hydrate and moisture the outer layer of the skin, but in order to moisture the skin in its deeper layers a method called mesotherapy can be used. Mesotherapy procedure can be injectable and non injectable. The more effective method deducted from observations of results is a non injectable mesotherapy procedure, which is an electroporation method. Essentially, this method is a delivery of hyaluronic acid in to the deeper layers of the skin. This procedure is painless and 75% of the clients are seeing results after the very first procedure. I get tired and swollen legs, especially after flights. What can you recommend? Available in Canada new French technology called Starvac, is a hardware that provides massage. Right after the procedure more than 60% of clients feel positive results and endorse the method. This treatment is not only good for tired legs but also treats swollen legs as well as fights cellulite. Starvac is a full body massage that is performed by a specialist who uses special rolls and 3d cups. The treatment is painless and it does not leave any body marks, this treatment is similar to deep tissue massage.
If you would like to read more about achievements in modern aesthetic medicine you can read about it in my new book:
Timeless Beauty. The Secret Science of Skin Beyond 40. Which is available on the website: www.MedVSpa.com marina@medvspa.com Marina Vashkevich, MD MedVSpa, 416 922 2227
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Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion house founded by Giorgio Armani which designs, manufactures, distributes and retails haute couture, readyto-wear, leather goods, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, eyewear, cosmetics and home interiors. The brand markets these products under several labels, from the most expensive to the most accessible: Armani Prive, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Collezioni, Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange. The brand utilizes the association of the Armani name with high-fashion, benefiting from its prestige in the fashion industry. Emporio Armani focuses on trends and modern traits. Also, Emporio Armani is the only Giorgio Armani diffusion line that is mainly designed by Giorgio Armani, and has a spotlight at Milan Fashion Week every year. In January 2010, football star Cristiano Ronaldo and Hollywood movie star Megan Fox became the male and female face and body of Emporio Armani. In 2011 Megan Fox was replaced with Rihanna and Ronaldo was replaced by tennis athlete Rafael Nadal. Emporio Armani has teamed up with Reebok to create fashion shoes under the label EA7. Emporio Armani has boutiques in Frankfurt, Amman, Bahrain, Jeddah, Bogotá, Miami, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Madrid, Chicago, Paris, London, Glasgow, Los Angeles, Houston, Kuala Lumpur, Milan, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Sydney, Dubai, Lima, Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok, New York, San Francisco, Zürich, Cape Town, Santiago de Chile, Melbourne, Manila, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jakarta, Dominican Republic, São Paulo, and many other cities around the world.
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TEETH Whitening Teeth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can greatly improve how your teeth look. Whitening is not a one-time procedure. It will need to be repeated from time to time if you want to maintain the brighter color. Tooth whitening (termed tooth bleaching when utilizing bleach), is either restoration of natural tooth shade or whitening beyond natural tooth shade, depending on the definition used. Restoration of the underlying, natural tooth shade is possible by simply removing surface (extrinsic) stains (e.g. from tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco) and calculus (tartar). This is achieved by having the teeth cleaned by a dental professional (commonly termed «scale and polish», see debridement and polishing), or at home by various oral hygiene methods. Calculus is difficult to remove without a professional clean. To whiten the natural tooth shade, bleaching is required. It is a common procedure in cosmetic dentistry, and a number of different techniques are used by dental professionals. Many different products are also marketed for home use. After TEETH WHITENING Sometimes after whitening treatments, teeth can be sensitive. If this occurs you have options to reduce the pain. Use a sensitivity toothpaste – sensitive toothpastes are formulated with ingredients such as potassium nitrate to relive the pain associated with tooth sensitivity. Chew gum – scientists have found that more saliva is produced when chewing gum. And the act of chewing may distract people from the pain. About Bad Breath It’s easy to improve your breath and keep your teeth and gums healthy at the same time. Brush and floss more often. Plaque, the sticky buildup on your teeth, collects bacteria that cause bad breath. Trapped food also adds to the problem. Brush your teeth at least two times each day, and floss at least once. If you’re concerned about your breath, do both a little more often. Don’t overdo things, though. If you brush too hard you can wear down your teeth, making them vulnerable to decay. Besides freshening your breath, a mouthwash adds extra protection by getting rid of bacteria. A fresh minty taste can make you feel good.
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Costume Jewelry from Natural Materials
Costume jewelry, trinkets, fashion jewelry, junk jewelry, fake jewelry, or fallalery is jewelry manufactured as ornamentation to complement a particular fashionable costume or garment. In many instances, high-end fashion jewelry has achieved a «collectible» status, and increases in value over time. The main collecting market is for ‘signed pieces’, that is pieces which have the maker’s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Coro, Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari and Sphinx.
Ted Rossi NYC was formed in 2003 to smash this ubiquitous and confining language associated with fashion today, to design leather accessories for the discerning buyer; to create accessories that transcend all fashion language barriers and would be unconventional.
As it turns out, given the craftsmanship and artistry put into costume jewelry, most people these days don’t consider it “junk” at all, as vintage costume jewelry, even pieces first brushed off as cheap plastic, is highly treasured by collectors.
The Ted Rossi Collection includes jewelry + handbags comprised of ultraluxurious EXOTIC SKINS, then fused with touches of metal and loads of bling.
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Boot Camp ---A fitness boot camp is a type of group physical training program conducted by gyms, personal trainers, and former military personnel. These programs are designed to build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals over a 1 hour period of time. ---Boot Camp training often commences with dynamic stretching and running, followed by a wide variety of interval training, including lifting weights/objects, pulling rubber TRX straps, pushups/situps, plyometrics, and various types of intense explosive routines. Sessions usually finish with yoga stretching. ---Many other exercises using weights and/or body weight, similar to CrossFit routines, are used to lose body fat, increase cardiovascular efficiency, increase strength, and help people get into a routine of regular exercise. Many programs offer nutrition advice as well. It is called "boot camp" because it trains groups of people, may be outdoors, and may or may not be similar to military basic training. ---The term "boot camp" is currently used in the fitness industry to describe group fitness classes that promote fat loss, camaraderie, and team effort. They are designed to
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push people a little bit further than they would normally push themselves in the gym alone. ---Boot Camps are sometimes organized outdoors in parks using bodyweight exercises like push ups, squats, suspension training and burpees, interspersed with running and competitive games. The idea is that everyone involved works at their own pace as they team up and work towards one goal, either in pairs, small teams of three or four, or even two teams head on. Boot camps provide social support for those taking part. This provides a different environment for those exercisers who get bored in a gym and so find it hard to develop a habit of exercise.
in fitness boot camps are the indoor locations which prove to be climate proof and provide a better workout environment for the members. Additionally, some camps include extracurricular fitness activities offsite. ---There are many other benefits of a fitness boot camp, which includes mental health. It has long been known that regular exercise can help to reduce high blood pressure, hypertension and combat stress. Part of this is due to the release of endorphins, which act as a mood elevator.
---Participants make friends and socialize as they exercise, although how strict the trainers or drill instructors in charge can be will depend on the company running the camp. Members of fitness boot camps are usually tested for fitness on the first day and then retested at the end of the camp, which usually runs for between 4 and 6 weeks.
---Some boot camps provide the mental coaching required to sustain motivation after people leave the camp. Themed fitness boot camps often consist of the use of one particular training implement to the exclusion of others. Kettlebells are the preferred tool for kettlebell fitness boot camps run by RKC instructors and TRX suspension trainers are the preferred tools for TRX instructors. Boxing themed fitness boot camps often use heavy bags.
---Fitness boot camps are often based on the military style of training. An advantage of a boot camp is that the large group dynamic will often help motivate the participants. A growing trend
---The use of themes vary widely between fitness boot camps and their instructors according to the preferences between the instructor and the needs and likes of the clientele.
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Versace Men's Fashion Collection Spring 2016
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leather formal briefcases Black leather men's briefcase NOBEL LEATHER
SQ-DAISHU fashion men shoulder bag genuine leather
PRESIDENT genuine leather
HP Deluxe Roller Case road business bag case Pierre Cardin
Boglioli Spring 2016
Gorgoo business briefcase for men
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Laser Eye Surgery Thousands of Canadians are turning to the modern and popular vision correcting procedure of laser eye surgery. As a procedure it works to correct hyperopia (farsighted), myopia (near-sighted) and astigmatism, vision appearing distorted at any distance. These type of vision complications are caused by the way an eye focuses an image through the cornea (clear front of
the eye) onto the retina (the light sensitive layer at the back of the eye). The shape of the cornea has a lot of influence over the focus of light that the retina receives.
and daily devotion to contacts lenses and frames. Contact lenses aren’t the healthiest for eyes, as they dry them out and in extended use can cause minor complications.
Lenses and contacts are popular synthetic fixes for minor sight problems. So why bother with laser eye surgery? Although the initial cost of the surgery may seem economically intimidating it’s an investment that eliminates the costs
Not only is the surgery used for correcting an essential sense in our lives, but it is used so that certain career and life paths requiring a standard vision are open or available to the patient. What is laser eye surgery? Do they actually use a laser? Yes they do. The surgeon uses a laser device to produce an ultraviolet light that vaporizes tissue for the purposes of reshaping the cornea to correct its focus. There are four different type of laser eye corrections. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are the two most common types of laser eye surgery in Canada. Laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK, a combination of PRK and LASIK) and Epi-Lasik (an alternative LASEK) are two more recent surgeries.
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These four surgeries all differ slightly in their approach to correcting the cornea. Despite being introduced in the mid-nineties LASIK has recently been advanced by Wavefront technology, which creates a detailed map of the eye. This detailed map allows the surgeon to perform an even more precise correction to the cornea. PRK has a week-long recovery period, LASEK has a two week recovery, while LASIK takes a shorter period of time than PRK. With any operation there are associated risks to be aware of. PRK can be expected to cause moderate to severe pain for the first few days and hazy vision for the first week. In some cases it can cause regression, where in about six months the patient’s eye sight returns to its pre-op state, this requires an enhancement surgery or for the patient to return to contacts and glasses. LASIK has less post-op pain and a high success rate though it has risks of dry eyes, poor night vision and a condition called corneal ectasia, the bulging or weakening of the cornea. PRK and LASIK can cause corneal infections which in the worst case scenario cause significant loss of vision. Although LASEK has a longer recovery period it reduces the risks of complications associated with cutting the cornea. Laser eye surgeries are performed by highly trained and skilled specialist with the assistance of a computer guided laser. Despite the associated risks, thousands of Canadians are turning to laser eye surgery as a means to permanently correct their vision with many claiming their lives to be vastly improved. Be Beautiful
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Treatment of Hyperhidrosis By Miguel Delgado, M.D. Hyperhidrosis is a common sweat gland disorder that affects approximately 3% of the population who are considered otherwise healthy. Hyperhidrosis affects men and women equally and usually occurs under the arm, and/or hands and feet. The profuse sweating may affect self-confidence, interfere with social and business situations, stain clothes and ruin romance. Emotions and heat can trigger excessive sweating, but some people sweat all the time no matter what the weather conditions are or their mood. Many people learn to live with excessive sweating, unaware their problem is treatable. However, no treatment is perfect, and many have side effects. Hyperhidrosis Over the counter (OTC) treatments are usually tried first, antiperspirants that contain aluminum chloride or prescription medications containing the same with the addition of hexahydrate. However with repeated use it may cause irritation to the skin for some patients. There are drugs that are being prescribed but are not FDA approved for hyperhidrosis and are being used “off-label”. While
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some patients get relief from oral medications, they come with many possible side effects such as; dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, drowsiness, and vision problems. Prescriptions are best used for short-term use for special occasions. Surgery may be an option, and has been successful for many patients. Surgical procedures interrupt certain nerve pathways giving relief; however some side effects
may be dry mouth, blurred vision and insomnia. The major drawback with surgery is the possibility of compensatory sweating (sweating in different areas than prior to surgery). Also, there is the possibility that there may be nerve regeneration within 6 months with the sweating problem returning.
Due to the many risks involved, it is rarely used, and only as a last resort. Botox injections have been very successful for many patients, giving relief for 6 to 9 months. Since the FDA has approved Botox for the treatment of hyperhidrosis many insurers will cover the cost. Currently, there are ongoing trials with Ultherapy treating Hyperhidrosis that shows promising results. Ultherapy uses ultrasonic energy to destroy sweat gland activity in the axilla (under arm). The focused sound waves target to a depth of skin where the sweat glands are located. At this time, the treatment is an “off-label use” but the trials are scheduled to be completed in the near future. Miguel Delgado, M.D. states that severe cases may adversely affect a patient’s quality of life and left untreated may continue throughout a person’s life. He advises patients to keep in touch with their doctor for new and updated treatments.
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Can I Prevent
Varicose Veins?
There are a variety of reasons why women develop varicose veins, but the reaction is always the same: How can I get rid of these? The good news is there are ways to prevent or reduce varicose veins. The bad news? One of the causes of varicose veins is genetics. In these cases, there may be ways to prevent them from being too noticeable, so don’t despair if varicose veins run in your family.
What Causes Varicose Veins?
Besides genetics, another cause of varicose veins is valves that don’t work correctly, which means that blood isn’t pumped properly through your veins. Because of gravity, blood pools in the legs, and this causes veins to swell and turn a bluish colour. Factors that contribute to valves not working are genetics, lack of exercise, standing for long periods of time, and obesity.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
It’s much better to prevent something from happening than try to cure the problem afterwards. To prevent varicose veins, you need to take extra care of your body. Start by assessing what you do throughout the day. If you are engaged in activities that keep you standing in one place for a long time, take a quick walk every thirty minutes. If you are unable to do this because of the nature of your job, try shifting from one leg to the other. Another way to get your blood flowing through your legs is to march in place a few times throughout the day. If you have a job that requires you to sit down all day, get up and walk around the office as much as you can. You can also buy some office equipment that will allow you to raise your computer screen and keyboard to standing level. This way you can rotate between sitting and standing and this will also help prevent varicose veins.
your legs can make them worse, so when you sit down, try crossing your legs at the ankles instead. Increasing the amount of exercise you get each week can also help to reduce the visibility of your varicose veins and prevent more from happening. If the main reason for your varicose veins is excess weight, you can reduce their visibility by losing the weight and exercising. This may also stop more of these veins from appearing.
Be Confident
Unfortunately, sometimes varicose veins just don’t want to go away, and in some cases their visibility comes and goes, depending on the day. If this happens, remember that your beauty isn’t tied to some rebellious veins. Be confident in who you are, and show the world you will not allow yourself to be limited by varicose veins!
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Reducing Visibility of Varicose Veins
A myth that has circulated for years about varicose veins is that they are caused by crossing the legs. Doctors will tell you this is not true. However, if you already have varicose veins, crossing
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Spring Hair Care With the days
getting longer and temperatures (slowly) rising, it's finally time to start thinking about spring! And, just like your wardrobe, your strands are due for a seasonal change.
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Avocado conditioner
A monthly treatment rich in Vitamins A and B. Shelf life: up to 1 week in fridge. 1 avocado (the softer the better) ½ cup mayonnaise or coconut milk Mash avocado and mix with mayonnaise or coconut milk to make a paste. Comb through hair and cover your head with a towel. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo, and rinse again.
Avocado hair paste
Use 1 time per month Shelf life: up to 1 week in fridge. 1 avocado (brown is great) 1 tsp lemon juice (from a real lemon) 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp pure aloe juice or gel
Herbal tea shampoo
Mash avocado and combine ingredients into paste. Comb through hair and cover your head with a towel. Leave for 20 – 30 minutes. Rinse, shampoo, and rinse again.
For weekly use on most hair types. Works best with apple cider vinegar rinse. Shelf life: 1 month. Boil water and use a combination of the dried herbs to make a tea. ¾ cup distilled water 1 tbsp peppermint 1 tbsp lavender 1 tbsp nettle 1 tbsp rosemary Once tea has steeped and cooled, add the following ingredients: ¼ cup liquid castile soap or vegetable glycerin ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp witch hazel (alcohol free, plain, or scented) or aloe gel
Optional:
5 – 10 drops essential oils like rosemary, lavender or ylang ylang Stir and store in squeeze bottle. It will last a few weeks in your shower or longer in the fridge.
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Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is the surgery to reshape or fix a damaged nose. Although it may seem to be a modern fad it can be dated back to ancient Egypt as a procedure to fix a broken nose. As a procedure it is either used for aesthetic or medical purposes. Popularly known for its aesthetic purposes it can change the size, shape and angle of the nose to bring it into proportion with the rest of the face. It is well known as popular form of plastic surgery due to the definition that a nose brings to a person’s facial appearance. As a medical procedure it is commonly used to improve upon the structure of a nose to fix complications with breathing and chronic congestion. The surgery in summarization begins with incisions made by the doctor. The two surgical approaches are open or closed rhinoplasty. Closed rhinoplasty creates the incisions on the inside of the nostril leaving the scarring completely hidden. Open rhinoplasty creates the incision on the skin separating the nostrils leaving a fine and unnoticeable scar. The incisions are made to access bone and cartilage. Depending upon
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the purpose of the procedure some might be removed or even added from another part of the body or with synthetics. After reforming the nose, the skin and tissue is placed over the bone structure. A stint is placed over the nose to maintain and secure the newly shaped or operated nose while healing. Despite being a minor surgery it can still be an intimidating process especially with little to no information. What one can expect from a rhinoplasty depends on whether you plan to use general or local anesthesia. If you decide to stay conscious for the procedure be prepared to hear the doctor working with your cartilage.
one should take into consideration: bleeding, infection, adverse reaction to anesthesia, numbness, permanent nerve damage, nosebleeds, temporary nasal blockage from swelling and injury or damage to the walls separating the nostrils. It is important to mention that most insurance companies will only cover the costs of a rhinoplasty that is used to correct a problem or complication. Considering a nose job? The next step is consulting a local plastic surgeon or qualified doctor. Be Beautiful
The recovery from the surgery can take up to a couple weeks. It is usually an outpatient operation though it can require an overnight stay. The stint and bandages will usually come off after a week. Though it should be known that it is common to experience a puffy face and swelling and bruising around the eyes and nose, it can take up to two week for the swelling and bruising to improve. Swelling and bruising is an expected side effect though there are other possible risks and complications
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What makes a woman beautiful? Undoubtedly, young and velvety skin plays a crucial and fundamental role. Do not rely on expensive and decorative makeup; if your skin is tired, wrinkled, and not taken care of, makeup will not be a great help. Rather, a much more effective technique to rejuvenation is a clean, renewed, and shiny face. This is the best decorative accessory you possess. Certainly, it will effectively draw the attention of the people surrounding you.
old tattoos and become hair free with IPL Hair removal procedure. Other offered services such as treatment for vascular imperfection (broken capillaries, blotches, ruby points, skin tags, milia, cholesterol deposits) include, but are not limited to, rejuvenation treatments (IPL rejuvenation or Anti-Aging Red Light), non-surgical face lift (RF), injecting the skin with oxygen (Oxygen treatment), and healing with pigmentation (Pigmentation Green Light treatment and IPL Pigmentation treatment). Certainly, you will be able to find a procedure for absolutely any taste. In the D&K Medical Spa you will be offered professional massages, Botox injections, RMT Massages and fillers under the supervision of a medical doctor.
Besides conducting the procedures, Dariia and Kristine will help you alter your lifestyle, diet, and improve the daily treatment of your skin. Their expertise will help you look healthy and beautiful. Modern technologies, exclusive European cosmetics, reasonable prices, and remarkable service: this is what awaits you in the D&K Medical Spa. Once you come, you will not be able to resist the satisfaction of looking and feeling young and beautiful. Our physical appearance and emotions are suffering from the fast pace of our everyday lives, daily stress, chronic fatigue, lack of sleep, and an unhealthy ecological environment of urban cities. Nonetheless, we all want to be happy with our reflection in the mirror. Make a gift for yourself or a loved one and purchase a gift certificate. Love and take care of yourself. Your beauty is in your hands and of course, in the hands of the professionals from the D&K Medical Spa.
This article focuses on two charming young ladies, owners of the D&K Medical Spa, Dariia Trofimchuk and Kristine Ozola. Not only are they licensed professionals of an elite class, but they are also true beauty and medical cosmetology enthusiasts. They genuinely desire to help women attain confidence and shine with extraordinary beauty. D&K Medical Spa is not an ordinary beauty salon; in fact, it encompasses various rejuvenating abti-aging programs, treatment of problematic skin such as acne, pigmentation, rosacea etc. and also different treatments for figure correction and cellulite. It utilizes top-notch technology that is capable of miracles. All that is required of you is to be patient and dedicate time to yourself. The numerous offered procedures will enable you to rid of acne (Blue Light or Laser Acne treatments), rosacea and other inflammatory processes, broken capillaries, blotches, ruby points, skin tags, milia, cholesterol deposits (VascuLyse treatment), cellulite, and excess weight (Radio Frequency Body contouring, Vacuum massage, Cavitation). In addition, you will be able to remove
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Dariia Trofimchuk 647-504-2420 Kristine Ozola 647-677-1409 The procedures take place in a clean and comfortable office. All of the used machines and instruments are thoroughly disinfected. Furthermore, the clean sheets and towels create a calm and relaxed atmosphere. For every procedure in the D&K Medical Spa, specialists use disposable cosmetic kits in glass ampoules. If you enroll in a Roller Mesotherapy/ Skin Needling course – which is far more effective than facial mesotherapy – then they will keep your personal derma roller in a disinfected protective case in the clinic. This is essential in maintaining a sterile environment. Next, we will discuss the professional cosmetic products that you will be fortunate to encounter in the D&K
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Aquarius Jan 20 Feb 18 March 2016 is going to be synonymous with movement and change for you, but more progressive than for other signs of the zodiac. In fact, you will have the feeling you are continuing on the path from last month, and this feeling of continuity will augur well for your stability and emotional self-confidence.
Pisces Feb 19 Маr 20 March is going to enable you to achieve some of your aspirations and glimpse the end of the tunnel, if you are in a complicated or obscure situation. You will be the guest of honour at a banquet of the stars, with the Sun in your sign from the beginning of the month, escorted by Mercury and Venus.
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The transit of your ruling planet, Mars, through the constellation of Sagittarius in trine aspect to your sign, will be a way of revealing the obvious to you and awakening your awareness, which will be followed by immediate action. You won’t manage to tread water for long, which will be completely in tune with your fundamental nature.
Taurus Аpr 20 Маy 20 The Sun’s transit in sextile aspect to your sign is going to reinforce your ability to communicate and your exchanges with others, giving you greater selfconfidence, tact and gentleness. March is going to add an enthusiasm for living to the course of your life and this will be felt on several levels.
Gemini Маy 21 Jun 20 Next month is going to lead you into chains of events which will delight your taste for change and fantasy. In fact,
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there will be nothing calm about your life, starting with your relationships, which are going to go through some changes. There will be some new acquaintances on the cards, who will have the effect of enabling you to see more clearly what needs to changed in your life.
Cancer Jun 21 Jul 22 You are going to have to go through new and unprecedented situations, in which you won’t have any reference points from the past. Your love-life will have a tendency to become more intense, your sensitivity will be closer to what is fundamental for you, and this will be felt in your relationships. Those close to you will automatically feel more reassured by the way you are. The transit of Venus is going to form a trine aspect to your sign and this will develop your creative flair.
Leo Jun 23 Аug 22 In your love-life, you won’t lack powers of attraction and have opportunities to experience some intense moments. It will be in the long term that things will become complicated. In fact, your partner will react in an emotional way that will be hard to pin down, with a tendency to cover his/her tracks, when you try to understand the basic reasons for this. If you take a step back from your usual pragmatic approach, you will have a better chance of understanding.
Virgo Аug 23 Sep 22 Expect demands which will be difficult to identify. It will be through fundamental dialogue and by facing things with a completely open mind that you will get through these tendencies. The influence of Mars in square aspect to your sign this month will point you towards improving your talents. Expanding your knowledge will be largely encouraged, as long as you separate your working life from your private life.
Libra Sep 23 Оct 22 March is going to satisfy your need for movement in your relationships. In fact, there will be lots of projects blowing in the wind. Whatever your current situation, going it alone will be out of the question. The influence of Mars in sextile aspect to your sector from 7th March will give things a boost and keep you busy.
Scorpio Оct 23 Nov 21 Next month is going to bring greater harmony into your life without causing frustration for your desire for action. In fact, the departure of Mars from your sign will soften the sharp angles in your relationships with others, while the trine aspects from the Sun and Mercury from 6th March will oil the wheels of your current plans, especially those which were hatched.
Sagittarius Nov 22 Dec 21 A number of you are going to consider radically changing your life, far removed from the pattern of your usual existence. However, whatever the case, you won’t just stick with habit. You’re going to feel a powerful need for something new and your natural curiosity will be resurging.
Capricorn Dec 22 Jan 19 You will be more emotional than usual, needing regular doses of calm in spite of the circumstances which will be restricting these possibilities. It will be up to you to force things through somewhat, so you can succeed and be able to focus on yourself. The influence of Mars in your symbolic Twelfth House will favour your initiatives, especially those which will involve your jettisoning certain burdens relating to the past. Projects that were developed will progress more easily.
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