THE SKINNY ON WIDE-AWAKE LIPO I always laughed that while some families have family jewels, my family has “family thighs.” Thin or fat, my mother and I are the lucky recipients of annoying areas of fat located on the inside of our upper thighs. Even when I’m at my skinniest and working out with a personal trainer, my thighs are still out of proportion with the rest of me. It’s especially annoying because I have difficulty finding clothes that fit properly. Clothes either fit my size 6 thighs or my size 4 waist. As the owner of Yolo, I get to try the best new technologies on the market. So, […]

Massage therapy helps ease chronic low back pain and improve function, according to a randomized controlled trial that the Annals of Internal Medicine published in its July 5 issue. The first study to compare structural and relaxation (Swedish) massage, the trial found that both types of massage worked well, with few side effects. “We found that massage helps people with back pain to function even after six months,” said trial leader Daniel C. Cherkin, PhD, a senior investigator at Group Health Research Institute. Better function means they are more able to work, take care of themselves and be active. “This is important because chronic back pain is among the most […]

My name is Linda Johnson; I am a licensed massage therapist, (LMT) and have been for 14 years. I have continued my education in many modalities of massage. One of my favorite class and method of massage is Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, AOBT for short or as I like to refer to it, Ahhhhshi. It has been dubbed the ‘deepest most luxurious massage your ever receive’. Ashiatsu is a Japanese term meaning foot pressure. There are only a few forms of barefoot massage use the hands above the head. These healing art forms can be found from Eastern Asia to the Pacific Rim and they are not always considered massage […]

Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks is the newest celebrity spokesperson for Latisse®, which has kicked off its second Wishes Challenge. The actress is encouraging women to join her in the challenge to raise $500,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. If you’re one of the first 10,000 people who donate a minimum of $20, you’ll receive a certificate for a free trial of Latisse®, which you can take to your cosmetic surgeon who will determine if the eyelash enhancer is right for you. In addition, you can get a $20 rebate off your next purchase of Latisse® if you […]

Sweat no more The Best Way To Stop Excessive Sweating – Botox Hyperhidrosis Treatment, , . Remember the catch phrase “Never let them see you sweat?” In 1984, the Gillette Company launched a new series of TV commercials for its Dry Idea antiperspirants that introduced what quickly became a famous ad slogan. For some sweating is an occasional nuisance, for others it is an embarrassing ongoing issue. With summer quickly approaching many are concerned about ruined clothing and the embarrassment of trying to mask unwanted sweat stains. The technical term for excessive sweating is “hyperhidrosis.” Sufferers should first visit their Physician, as some absorbent powders and lotions can be prescribed […]

Laser Hair Removal: Relief of Unwanted Hair Growth You know the drill, the warm weather hits and it is time to put on that bathing suit or shorts and out comes the razor. With the razor sometimes comes razor bumps and irritation. For men and women laser hair removal may be the answer to that hairless prayer. Owner Nikki Rasmussen states, ” Many of our clients are men who can’t stand being so hot in the summer due to the amount of hair on their chest and back.” Laser hair removal is the process of using a light or laser beam to “permanently” reduce unwanted hair. Certain Light and Laser […]

Would you want your dentist performing your tummy tuck? Well, believe it or not, it is perfectly legal, and it happens much more often than you think. Board certification is the culmination of the approval process in which our mentors and peers determine whether a particular physician is suitable to treat patients in a specific field of medicine. However, with all of the confusing claims of board certification that are floating around, how does a patient truly know who is properly qualified for the privilege of offering their services to you? We have unfortunately made it the patient’s responsibility to sift through the misleading information and muddle through the semantics […]

Hair loss options for men Updated: Wednesday, 01 Jun 2011, 3:54 PM EDTPublished : Wednesday, 01 Jun 2011, 3:54 PM EDT Seth Stutman WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (Mass Appeal) – Hair loss can take more than just a physical toll on the people that it affects … But luckily there are more and more options out there for people who are looking to save their hairline. Dr. Scott boden guides patients through the world of hair care options and is here to shed some light on the subject. Reconstructing a new hairline requires surgical as well as artistic skill. It is critically important to get it right the first time and thus […]

Offers “Beat the Tax-Hike” Spa Treatment Services Through June 30, 2011 , (June 1, 2011) – Don’t have your summer pedicure yet or looking to get rid of that annoying wrinkle with a little Botox® Cosmetic for less money? No problem. in , Connecticut is reminding customers to get beach ready and wrinkle free by July 1st before the new tax hikes go into effect around Connecticut. As a surprise to most spa-goers, Connecticut is imposing a new 6.35% sales tax on all manicures, pedicures, skin-improving products and procedures like Botox® Juvederm® and cosmetic surgery as of July 1, 2011. 1 ’s owner, Nikki Rasmussen, sends an invitation to the […]

This story, about Latisse for hair loss, was recently aired on Good Morning America. In an article, they describe one 27-year old who used Latisse to grow fuller eyebrows before her wedding. Treatment of hair loss is not an FDA-approved use for the drug, but an “off-label” application that some doctors may provide in select cases. Dana Gaiser, a 27-year-old bride-to-be, said thin eyebrows, perhaps caused by too much teenage plucking, have often troubled her. After seeing an ad for Latisse, which grows fuller eyelashes, Dana asked her doctor about her options. While he originally tried to steer her toward more first-step options for hair growth, Dana persisted and her […]