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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. Aging is a natural, necessary part of life. Over time, your body begins to illustrate the bends, twists and turns your life has taken. Wrinkles and sun spots reflect damage from days spent under the intense glow of harmful ultraviolet rays. Joint and muscle pains may indicate too little or even too much exercise over a lifespan. Skin sags in places you wish it wouldn't, fat cells accumulate in unflattering proportions, and hormone imbalances only expedite the aging process.

But what if you could rehabilitate a torn meniscus without surgery and a long recovery process? What if you could lose weight quickly without going under the knife? What if you could look 10 years younger without the painful aid of a face lift?

Dr. Rebecca Gelber is proving that you can.

As founder of Tahoe Medical Spa in Incline Village, Gelber's mission is to bring minimally invasive anti-aging therapies to the aesthetic medical field through innovative treatments and technologies. At her boutique-like practice, which she co-owns with her husband Michael, Gelber offers an abundance of non-invasive services like dermal fillers, vein sclerotherapy and weight loss plans.

It sounds vain; however, Gelber is anything but.

In fact, until opening the medical spa nearly two years ago, Gelber had dedicated her life's work to emergency response medicine. After graduating from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1993, Gelber completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she met the love of her life, Michael.

When I started looking for a job with a university, Michael said to me, I'll follow you any place in world as long as it's in California and not within 3 hours of Los Angeles,' Gelber said, turning to her husband with a grin stretched across her angelic face.

Without hesitation, Gelber followed her heart's desire to Northern California where she worked as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center for eight years before relocating to Tahoe in 2000.

With a passion still burning for emergency medicine, Gelber went to work in the ER unit at Renown Medical Center and also taught classes at UNR, but the chaos and hardships of emergency response began to take their toll on Gelber's graceful spirit.

I really did enjoy emergency medicine, but after a long period of time, you start to want to develop relationships with your patients that are ongoing you really want to help people be well, and what you're seeing in emergency medicine is the end result of people who haven't been able to take care of themselves, Gelber said.

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Columbus, Ohio Cosmetic Practice welcomes laser skin treatment physician Dr. Christine Edwards.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) March 08, 2012

As the Laser Physician at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Dr. Edwards will focus on providing the latest advanced non-invasive, anti-aging & rejuvenative laser skin treatment options available to correct a multitude of common skin concerns for her Columbus patients including: Pigmented Lesions, Sun Damage (freckles, age spots), Vascular Lesions (small blood vessels) Acne, Skin Firmness, Poor Skin Tone and Texture, Rosacea, Skin Redness, Facial Veins, Spider Veins, Broken Capillaries, Deep and Mild Wrinkles, Surgical & Acne Scars, Actinic Keratoses and Pigment Irregularities.

Dr. Edwards is extremely talented and her ability to treat so many common skin issues truly enhances the level of care at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery. It is an honor to welcome her as the newest member of our team, said Dr. Robert Heck.

Dr. Edwards is highly skilled and will use the latest in laser procedures including light based laser skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing treatments in Columbus, OH with the most advanced available laser systems. Dr. Susan Vasko commented, With our assortment of laser treatments: Broadband Light (BBL, Photofacial), YAG treatments, MicroPeels, Profractional Treatments, and now skin tightening with SkinTyte II, Dr. Edwards will be able to truly enhance the level of treatment for the patients at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Christine Edwards, a native from Columbus, OH, completed her medical degree at the West Virginia University Medical Center. While in West Virginia, she gained valuable experience on many fronts including her time practicing Emergency Medicine at Monongalia General Hospital, a Level One Trauma Unit. She spent much of her time in West Virginia in emergency medicine treating patients who presented extremely delicate and difficult situations. She also worked as a Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine with the West Virginia University Hospital, where she found great joy in training and mentoring new doctors in Emergency Care. Dr. John Wakelin noted, Dr. Edwardss extensive training, coupled with her love of teaching has given her an incredible ability to connect with each and every patient, making their experience here a comfortable and personal one.

Dr. Edwards always wanted to use her skills in aesthetic medicine. She spent additional time training in advanced laser therapies around the country, including training at Harvard, prior to joining Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Group. Dr. Edwards commented, It has always been dream to pursue my love of aesthetic medicine. The team at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery has always been associated with the highest level of patient care and advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. I believe that my skills complement what the surgical staff does so well. She continues, The laser technology at CAPS is second to none. And with the addition of SkinTyte II, loose skin from aging, post weight-loss, and pregnancy, can be tightened faster, and easier than before. We offer the most advanced technology to help all our patients achieve their desired outcome.

About Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery

Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery consists of four Ohio based board-certified plastic surgeons: Dr. Timothy Treece, Dr. Susan Vasko, Dr. Robert Heck and Dr. John Wakelin, as well as four full service Columbus Medical Spa locations and a certified laser treatment physician, Dr. Christine Edwards. We are dedicated to creating an enjoyable, stress-free and thoroughly rewarding experience for you from your initial consultation to your last post-operative visit. Our job is to help you realize your aesthetic dreams and to help enhance the confident, beautiful person you already are.

At Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery our goal is to make your cosmetic dreams a reality and we work to make that happen for each and every one of our patients.

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(HealthDay News) -- New research provides more evidence that a new type of pacemaker/defibrillator technology may be a good option for patients with mild forms of heart failure.

An international team of researchers reports that the kind of heart "pacing" provided by new defibrillators and pacemakers can help these patients. But the research still needs to be confirmed before doctors begin embracing its findings, said a cardiologist familiar with the research.

The technology in question "is expensive, resource-intensive, and associated with increased risk of complications compared with less complex devices," explained Dr. Jeptha Curtis, an assistant professor of medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine.

Heart failure occurs when the heart fails to pump blood properly, often as a result of heart attacks, and affects an estimated 5.7 million Americans. "Patients often feel fatigue, as well as shortness of breath from fluid building up in the lungs and swelling of the legs from fluid building up there as well," said Dr. Kevin Heist, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Read more...

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCBB:CBIS.OB - News) a pioneering U.S. biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis and hemp products, issues market data for the four Cannabis Science brand products for the newest over-the-counter line to be released.

The Global Anti-Aging Products Market to reach $291.9 Billion by 2015, and the U. S. Market for Anti-Aging Products for Appearance Enhancement is expected to be more than US$5.0 billion by 2015. The global cosmeceuticals market is US$ 27.2 Billionin 2010 according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts. The US market for skin irritation creams and sunscreen is $6.5 billion. US demand for cosmeceutical products is expected to increase 5.8 percent annually through 2015. The Global Lip Care Products Market is expected to reach $1.7 Billion by 2015. (reportlinker.com NEW YORK,Jan. 11, 2012/PRNewswire)

Cannabis Science is among the leading experts specializing in developing all natural organic bio healing hemp health, beauty and cosmetics products. Our philosophy is to bring the best products possible to the entire world, to help improve and promote a healthier natural way of life. Superior products are born from scientific data and research and we have come to a new understanding in the keys to our product development.

Dr. Moe Afaneh, Cannabis Science COO, explained, We believe our sunscreen and protectant is far superior to others, because we have invested time into understanding what occurs in the body and on the skin, and targeting the cascade of events that occurs when people get sunburned. We have meticulously targeted key components that lead to the sunburn and have created our elite formulation so that one instantly feels the skin begin to cool, the pain begins to dissipate and the healing process has begun. We have created our own cascade of healing properties using the finest natural ingredients to mimic our bodys natural pathway when responding to a skin burn.

Dr Afaneh added, Another of our topical skin care products helps provide relief to various skin conditions such as eczema and other recurring skin irritations. We have studied various populations and age groups that suffer from acute and chronic skin irritations. These symptoms varied from raised dry patches of skin, red blotches, hardened patches, mostly appearing in areas of the arms and legs, as well as areas of the body that tended to constantly rub against clothing or other surfaces. Our specialized formulation was designed based on understanding the patients expectations from over-the-counter skin care products. By understanding patients needs, we created our all natural unique formulation to help improve their quality of life on daily basis. It is designed to help stop the itching and pain, first and foremost, and then begins to lock moisture in and around the area, and then our natural blend of ingredients begins to help the body heal the skin and reduce the irritation.

Dr. Afaneh concludes with, Our anti-aging skin serum, specifically formulated for women, helps rejuvenate and soften the skin. The Cannabis Science serum uses only natural ingredients, including hemp oil extract and many other natural oils and ingredients. Our serum leaves the skin looking radiant, energized, softer, healthier, and full of life. Our all-natural lip balm that contains hemp oil extract and our unique blend of ingredients and is unique in that it has natural ingredients that help protect against bacteria and fungus. It also has SPF to protect against the harmful effects of the sun, and is infused with antioxidants and many other natural extracts to soften the lips and lock the moisture in.

About Cannabis Science, Inc.

Cannabis Science, Inc. is at the forefront of pharmaceutical grade medical marijuana research and development. The formulations will address the needs of patients choosing to use concentrated cannabis extracts to treat their ailments. Eventually, all Americans will have access to a safe and effective FDA approved medicine regardless of which state they live in. To maintain that marijuana is a dangerous, addictive drug with no medical value is scientifically absurd. Cannabis medicines, with no effective lethal dose, are far safer than aspirin, acetaminophen, and most other OTC drugs that kill thousands of Americans every year.

The Company works with world authorities on phytocannabinoid science targeting critical illnesses, and adheres to scientific methodologies to develop, produce and commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. In sum, we are dedicated to the creation of cannabis-based medicines, both with and without psychoactive properties, to treat disease and the symptoms of disease, as well as for general health maintenance.

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Dr. Manuskiatti, M.D. will present results from his TriLipo clinical trial at the upcoming Meeting of The Dermatological Society of Thailand which reveal an average of 2.52 cm reduction in circumference and marked cellulite improvement.

(PRWEB) March 01, 2012

Reducing cellulite and abdominal fat are key concerns addressed by aesthetic professionals around the world. Body conscious patients are increasingly demanding non-invasive and pain free alternatives that improve their body shape. Dr. Manuskiattis findings confirm that the TriLipo treatment safely and effectively reduces body fat and cellulite in a quick, non-invasive and pain free treatment.

The clinical trial involved 25 women aged 24-54 who underwent 6 weekly treatments. Each treatment lasted only 30 minutes. While the weight of the patients remained constant and did not decrease, there was an average reduction of 2.52 cm body circumference. The fat reduction was confirmed via circumference measurements and ultrasound measurements. There was a marked improvement in cellulite. The vast majority of patients (84%) stated that they were satisfied with the procedure. The final measurement was taken a month after the last treatment and reaffirmed that the body contouring and cellulite reduction results of the TriLipo treatment are long-lasting.

I am delighted by the results of the study which confirm that the TriLipo treatment is a safe, effective and painless solution for reducing abdominal fat and cellulite said Dr. Manuskiatti. Patients are very satisfied with the results which are achieved in short lunchtime sessions that doesnt interrupt their daily routine. I highly recommend the treatment for anyone searching for targeted fat and cellulite reduction

TriLipo technology is a non-invasive solution for localized body contouring and cellulite improvement. Using triple action for superior fat reduction, TriLipo thermal radio-frequency (RF) energy releases liquid fat from the subcutaneous tissue and then removes it using TriLipo muscle energy- an advanced proprietary lymphatic drainage mechanism. In parallel, TriLipo RF technology tightens the skin yielding a smoother and more defined silhouette. TriLipo technology has been clinically proven to effectively reduce localized fat and contour the body, tighten the skin, reduce cellulite and improve the appearance of stretch marks. Results are visible after the first treatment and long-term results are achieved by undergoing a series of non-invasive treatments.

Mr. Amichai Bar Nir, Pollogens CEO stated: Clinical trials that support Pollogens anti-aging claims are a priority to the Company. We are delighted that Dr. Woraphongs study confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the TriLipo treatment in reducing abdominal fat and circumference. The TriLipo treatment is available globally and body conscious patients are increasingly opting for the convenient and effective treatment that the TriLipo offers.

About Pollogen

Pollogen Ltd. is a global leader in the medical aesthetics market providing innovative, safe and effective solutions for women and men that enhance and expand the practice of medical aesthetic professionals. The company offers products to address a range of skin treatments under the industrys three premier brands: TriPollar, TriLipo and TriFractional.

Pollogen offers a full line of clinically-proven, non-invasive anti-aging facial and body contouring treatment platforms for circumference reduction, cellulite reduction and skin tightening. The companys medical aesthetic devices, Maximus, Apollo, and Regen XL offer customers clinically-proven, safe and effective anti-aging lunchtime beauty treatments that deliver immediate and long-lasting results. With a distribution network in over 60 countries, Pollogen is providing innovative solutions to medical professionals globally.

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New Book Presents Evidence-Based Strategies for Living Better and Longer. Author Dr. John Kalb presents latest research from neuroscience, anti-aging medicine, psychology, and spirituality for creating a healthy aging lifestyle.

(PRWEB) February 29, 2012

In his new book, Winning at Aging: Your Game Plan for Healthy Living, Dr. John Kalb asks the provocative question: How about you? What do you want to be capable of doing in your 50s, 80s, and beyond? Can you imagine yourself accomplishing something like they did? Do you have a game plan for healthy aging?

Winning at Aging goes where few health books have gone before by providing readers with more than just a new diet or exercise program. Dr. Kalb takes the position that a bigger vision of our human predicament is needed, one that looks at both the angels of our higher nature and the darker side of our fears of inadequacy. Dr. Kalb explains how we need inspiration and purpose to live a fulfilling and truly healthy life. To combat self-sabotaging of our aim to create a more healthy and fulfilling life, he proposes what he calls the Magnificent Seven Dimensions of Successful Aging:

Starting from this bigger vision of the whole person in the midst of a complex world, Dr. Kalb brings into play cutting edge research from neuroscience, anti-aging medicine, and psychology. He does this in a style that deeply engages the reader through his clarity of expression, humor, and sage advice. He provides the ultimate game plan to:

Winning at Aging is being hailed as an important new book for any one who wants to live a

more healthy and vibrant life. Harold Bloomfield, M.D., author of the bestselling Making Peace

with Your Past, calls the book a veritable treasure trove of powerful, practical strategies and advice for youthing and aging gracefully. While bestselling author Dr. Joe Marshalla says that this book is the most practical, thorough, comprehensive, accurate, down-to-earth, compassionate, and fun-loving guide to what we all must ultimately face.

Dr. Kalb encourages everyone to begin their journey into wellness: Winning at aging starts now, regardless of your age. Its always the right time to find a new vision and live your dreams. Be curious, be grateful, be active, be wise, be nourished, and give. And win at aging!

To receive a review copy or for media interviews, contact: Steve Scholl, Confluence Books

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