Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) September 25, 2013

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) hosted over 500 healthcare practitioners this past weekend. In addition to the several lectures given by distinguished medical experts, conference attendees also got the opportunity to experience dozens of exhibition booths as well as a mix and mingle networking reception, sponsored by several of the exhibiting companies.

Many medical professionals participated in the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM) exams as well as The American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP) written exam.

The FAARM modules included in this event were Modules IV, VII, XVI(C), and VII, as part of the Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy.

Module IV: A Metabolic and Anti-Aging Approach to Amino-Acid Fatty Acid featured presentations by Jim LaValle, PhD, CCN, ND; Ron Rothenberg, MD; Robert Rountree, MD; FAARM director Pamela Smith, MD, MS, MPH; Sahar Z. Swidan, PharmD, BCPSD; and James Wilson, ND, DC, PhD.

Module VIII: A Metabolic, Anti-Aging, and Functional Approach to Psychiatry and Cancer Therapies, Nutrition and the Athlete was led by Jim LaValle, RPh; Todd LePine, MD; Mark Rosenberg, MD; Pamela Smith, MD, MS, MPH; and Catherine Willner, MD.

Speakers for Module XVI(C): Metabolic Cardiovascular Medicine included Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACS; Joel Kahn, MD, FACP, FSCAI; Joseph Lamb, MD; Deana Minich, PhD, FACN, CN; James Roberts, MD; and Pamela Smith, MD, MS, MPH.

Integrative Cancer Therapy Modules VII: Dietary Treatments of Cancer featured Fellowship director Mark Rosenberg, MD; Dwight McKee, MD; Barry Boyd, MD; Lise Alschuler, ND; Diana Noland, RD, MPH, CCN; and Patrick Quillin, PhD, RD, CNS.

The BHRT Symposium allowed expert speakers to present on various topics relating to hormone health in men and women. Speakers included Ron Rothenberg, MD; Pamela Smith, MD, MS, MPH; Jonathan Wright, MD; Thierry Hertoghe, MD; and Jennifer Landa, MD, OB/GYN. Topics ranged from Hypothyroidism and adult hormone deficiency to sexual dysfunction and adrenal fatigue, stress and cortisol.

For more information on future A4M BHRT symposiums or fellowship modules, please call 1.888.997.0112 or visit http://www.a4m.com.

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StemCells21 Company will open its second 5* medical facility. The new addition will feature state-of-the-art operation rooms, Cellular medicine laboratories and compounding nutrition & Hormone laboratories. All of which will be constructed to the highest standards and all class 10,000 clean room grade.

The focus of the new facility will be treating both the inside and the outside, to achieve higher quality service and potential outcome for their clients. From the onset the company focus has been to improve clients health using regenerative cellular medicine as its primary component with various supportive therapies. Over a number of years they have been observing clients show a more youthful appearance as one of the after effects of Adipose cell therapy. This observation drove them to develop integrative treatment programs to enhance on these positive outcomes. In respect making patients "feel as good as they looked" and visa-versa.

StemCells21s second medical facility will also offer a range of Cosmetic surgical procedures, performed by their board certified Plastic Surgeons, as a stand alone treatment or along side their Regenerative medicine & wellness programs.

Key features of the new facility:

Two state-of-the-art operation theatres Autologous cell processing laboratory Compounding nutrition and hormone laboratory

The above areas will be all class 10,000 clean room standard

Modern technology equipped health check up zones Full service Dental zone Luxury private surgery recovery suites all en-suite Private treatment or family treatment rooms

The following are among some of the treatments available their facilities with the addition of their new surgical center:

Bioidentical hormone therapy Autolgous cell therapy Cell Enriched fat transfer Cosmetic and Plastic surgery Joint repair treatments Medical weight loss management Medical laser therapy Personalized Nutrition & I.V. Nutritional Therapy Skin rejuvenation Wellness coaching

Both patients with current medical conditions, and health conscious people can benefit from one of their carefully planned treatment programs, tailor made to suit their needs. Anti-aging therapies and regenerative medicine can help slow the aging process and reduce the risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, onset of heart disease, etc.

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Editor's Choice Main Category: Nutrition / Diet Also Included In: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Article Date: 21 Sep 2013 - 12:00 PDT

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Basil (Ocimum basilicum), also known as Saint Joseph's Wort, is a herb belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae often used as a seasoning in cooking. Basil is native to India and other tropical areas of Asia.

The herb is well known for its use in Italian cuisine - it is a major ingredient in pesto sauce. Basil is also commonly used Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine.

The word Basil derives from the Greek word "basileus", which means "king". The Oxford English Dictionary says that basil may have been used as "some royal unguent, bath, or medicine".

In fact, there are quite a number of different beliefs associated with the herb. The French often refer to the herb as l'herbe royale (the royal herb), and in Jewish folklore basil is thought to give strength while fasting.

Basil is used in traditional Tamil medicine and in ayurvedic medicine, which is a form of alternative traditional medicine in the Indian subcontinent.

There are different types of basil, which differ in taste and smell. Sweet basil (the most commercially available basil used in Italian food) has a strong clove scent because of its high concentration of the chemical agent eugenol. Whereas lime and lemon basil have a strong citrus scent due to their high concentration of limonene.

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BALTIMORE, Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Anti-aging and aesthetics-focused physician Dr. George O. Gavrila has opened Baltimore Tattoo Removal, the city's first tattoo removal specialty clinic featuring the advanced Astanza Duality laser. Dr. Gavrila's motivation for offering state-of-the-art tattoo removal to Greater Baltimore is to provide a solution to the rising trend of tattoo regret.

Dr. Gavrila's medical career has focused on age intervention and helping patients' physical appearances reflect how they feel inside. Tattoo removal, which gives people a chance to reclaim their skin's natural look, was a logical next step for Dr. Gavrila. Because tattoo removal is both a medical and aesthetic procedure, his background easily reflects in the Baltimore Tattoo Removal's approach.

"We are the only clinic in Baltimore dedicated solely to removing unwanted tattoos, and we invested in the best tattoo removal technology to give our patients unparalleled results," said Gavrila. "I personally assess and treat all tattoos myself to ensure the patient gets the best removal results possible."

Baltimore Tattoo Removal's Duality laser is the gold standard of tattoo removal technology. Tattoos are located deep within the skin, and the Astanza Duality has been designed to specifically target and treat stubborn ink particles. The Duality uses Q-switched technology to send brief, intense pulses of light energy into the skin, targeting the tattoo. The Astanza Duality uses two wavelengths of light energy, giving Baltimore Tattoo Removal the ability to treat virtually all ink colors with high efficacy.

"Choosing a sophisticated laser system like the Duality was an obvious choice for Dr. Gavrila," said Ryan Lambert, President of Astanza. "He is committed to providing excellent treatments for all of his patients by combining his expertise in aesthetic medicine with the greatest advancements in laser technology."

ABOUT BALTIMORE TATTOO REMOVALBaltimore Tattoo Removal and Dr. George O. Gavrila are committed to providing a patient-centered tattoo removal experience that is safe, effective, and affordable. Dr. Gavrila tailors a tattoo removal treatment plan that is individualized based on the patient's specific tattoo. Patients come first, tattoos come off.

Baltimore Tattoo Removal is located at 9515 Deerco Rd., Suite 208, Timonium, MD 21093. For more information call (410) 458-8383 or visit http://www.baltimoretatremoval.com.

ABOUT ASTANZAAstanza is a leading manufacturer of Q-switched lasers with a unique focus on the application of laser tattoo removal. In addition to developing cutting-edge medical laser devices such as the Duality and Revolution lasers, Astanza offers its customers a complete range of training, marketing, and business consulting services specific to achieving success in this growing field.

Astanza Laser, Inc. is headquartered inHouston, Texaswith customers throughoutNorth America and Europe. For product, investor, or press information, call 800-364-9010, or visitwww.AstanzaLaser.com

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Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) September 19, 2013

We see our customers coming into the store with so many questions about skin care and sometimes they dont even know where to begin with all of the information they are bombarded with in magazines and on the internet. Our goal at Etiket is to be a resource for results-oriented anti-aging skin care solutions and I thought that a series of videos with our medical consultant, Dr. Yves Hbert would address these questions in a straightforward way, said Simon Tooley, President of Etiket.

Created by Intervista Films, these videos will address common concerns including anti-aging, rosacea, adult acne, hyperpigmentation as well as the latest trends in beauty and cosmetic treatments today. The videos will be a continuation of The Etiket Insider video series that were launched in 2012 that include interviews with natural skin care guru Tata Harper and Atelier Cologne creators Christophe Cervasel and Sylvie Ganter.

We started the videos for Etiket to bring people behind the scenes in the beauty world, the next logical step is clearly to help demystify all of the marketing and promotion that is so much a part of this industry, said Carl Ruscica, producer at Intervista Films. We saw a great response to our first videos because Simon was real in his interviews and had a sense of humour when he tested products on himself. In these interviews with Dr. Hbert, he will have a no holds barred approach to what works, doesnt work and why, in all aspects of beauty and skin care.

The first videos will be in conjunction with SkinCeuticals Canada and explore their philosophy of Prevent, Protect, Correct and will be shot on location at Dr. Hberts Clinic in Montreal.

I see so many of my patients spending money on useless creams and treatments because of what they have read in a magazine, on the Internet or seen on TV. Everyone wants to look younger today and there are definite solutions but there are limits to what is possible as well, said Dr. Yves Hbert, medical director at Mdecine Esthtique Dr Yves Hbert and medical consultant for Etiket. "I look forward to being able to talk honestly about what works and doesnt work in an industry I have worked in since the beginning of cosmetic and aesthetic treatments."

About Etiket: Etiket launched its first store in December of 2011 as a luxury retail concept located in downtown Montreal. Etiket has established itself as a results-oriented skin care resource both in Montreal and on-line while at the same time growing its product categories to include niche fragrances, mineral make-up, bath and body, mens products as well as hair care, and exclusive beauty products. An online store was launched in March 2012 and long-term plans include opening more stores across Canada.

About Dr. Hbert: Dr. Hbert is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Montreal and has worked in the field of aesthetic medicine for over twenty years. He is medical director at Mdecine Esthtique Dr Yves Hbert and his clinic has the most highly advanced medical equipment available including body contouring, resurfacing, toning and photo rejuvenation technologies to provide a wide array of treatments and respond to the growing demand for new non-invasive procedures. He is also at the forefront of new injectable treatments as they become available and are tested and proven safe in Canada. Dr. Hbert is also the medical consultant for Etiket, a luxury retail concept located in Montreal that specializes in results-oriented skin care.

Dr. Hbert is a member in good standing of the Quebec College of Physicians, the Quebec Federation of General Practitioners, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

Dr. Hbert is the Past President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine (CAAM) where during his tenure he helped build an educational program available to doctors practicing aesthetic medicine in Canada to ensure excellence and safety in the field across Canada.

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Faaame, Im gonna live forever. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Forget fighting off the Grim Reaper with devout attendance at the local New York Sports Club and endless self-quantifying. Thats not moonshotty enough for Larry Page. Luckily, hes got the resources of an enormous American corporation at his disposal, which is how Calico, Googles new anti-aging initiative, came about.

This isnt like living through the prologue of a singularitariannovel, nope, not at all.

Timescored the exclusive, along with an interview with the spotlight-shy Mr. Page. The company will focus on health and aging in particular and be run independently by Apple chairman and former Genentech CEO Arthur Levinson. Given the turn medicine is taking toward information science, itd be a fair bet this will involve crunching numbers in search of the best strategies for life extension.

Ideally, if you have more people and more resources, you can do more things, get more things solved. Weve kind of always had that philosophy, Mr. Page explainedthe initiative. And by things solved, it sure sounds like he means death overthrown, or at least held off a lot longer. (And remember, Google also employsnoted death-doubter Ray Kurzweil, and bothSergey Brin and Mr. Levinson are personally involved inthe Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, another scheme to encourage life extension.)

Hey, living forever means looking at Google ads forever. ROI, baby! Not to mention that being a billionaire often breeds the kind of hubris that makes you think hey, why shouldntI be immortal?

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One of the things I thought was amazing is that if you solve cancer, youd add about three years to peoples average life expectancy, Page said. We think of solving cancer as this huge thing thatll totally change the world. But when you really take a step back and look at it, yeah, there are many, many tragic cases of cancer, and its very, very sad, but in the aggregate, its not as big an advance as you might think.

You know, it would be a cool little lifehack to cure cancer, but why not think BIGGER?

Just spitballing here, but maybe devote some dollars to the comparatively mundane cause ofdeveloping new antibiotics? It doesnt take big data to figure that one outyou just have to pay attention from the CDCs panicky dispatches.

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Google is taking another moonshot and getting intohealthcare research,and they're doing it with the help of an extremely high-ranking Apple employee.

Today Google announced it's launching "Calico," a company focused on "health and well-being, in particular the challenge of aging and associated diseases." The initiative will be a long term "moonshot" project involving healthcare and biotechnology (Google basically wants to stop you from dying).

Since the company just launched, there aren't many details yet.The most interesting news is that the man running it isArt Levinson, the current chairman of both Genetech, another biotech company, and Apple. Yes,thatApple.Tim Cook even has a quote in the press release:

For too many of our friends and family, life has been cut short or the quality of their life is too often lacking. Art is one of the crazy ones who thinks it doesnt have to be this way. There is no one better suited to lead this mission and I am excited to see the results.

Levinson will keep his Chairman roles at Genetech and Apple while running Calico. That latter position he took after the death of Steve Jobs. According the Levinson, who just started up a Google+ page, "Calico" is an abbreviation for the "California Life Company."

As healthcare and technology become more and more intertwined, expect more crossover projects like this. Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle, recently started his own anti-aging company called "The Ellison Medical Foundation."There are a lot of very rich people out there that are getting older, and while it may seem like science fiction, "stopping death" is getting more and more money thrown at it. Google's Larry Page also invests in aresearch program through the Voice Health Institute, which is trying to solve his unknown vocal cord condition.

Some people will be alarmed by anything involving "Google" and "medicine" after Larry Page's flippant comments around HIPPA, but for now Calico seems to just be a research company. Plus, it's hard to decry anyone trying to cure diseases and help us all live longer.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center and the Southwest Research Institute have licensed new uses for a drug that has shown it can slow the aging process to a San Antonio startup biotechnology company.

The company, Rapamycin Holdings Inc., takes its name from the drug rapamycin, which has long been federally approved to suppress organ rejection in transplant recipients.

Rapamycin Holdings hopes to one day commercialize the drug for anti-aging purposes.

Instead of accepting physical and cognitive decline, we're looking for answers and solutions, said Rapamycin Holdings CEO George Fillis. Hopefully, the answer will be to extend healthy human life.

Terms of the licensing agreement were not disclosed.

So far, Rapamycin Holdings has raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding to conduct a series of analytical tests to determine how the drug performs on a therapeutic level in the bloodstream, Fillis said.

The Texas Technology Development Center, or T3DC, and the Texas Research & Technology Foundation, are among the organizations that provided investment capital to the company.

Rapamycin Holdings plans to raise an additional $6 million once it nears Phase 1 clinical trials for its first drug product.

Z. Dave Sharp, a professor of molecular medicine at the health science center, in 2004 conceived the project to slow the aging process.

The federal government later awarded about $5 million in stimulus money to the health science center to study rapamycin and its anti-aging effects in mice.

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 10, 2013

Recognized leading authority on integrative wellness and age management medicine, AAG Health & Wellness, recently hosted a 3-day training seminar to further educate fellow physicians on AAGs proactive, preventive integrative medical approach to health and wellness.

Among those who attended the seminar included AAG partner physicians from the groups New York, Miami, Tampa, San Antonio, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland integrative wellness centers. The training seminar proved critical for all the physicians in attendance and centered on several key topics of interest that interfaced with clinical issues based on the latest research and relevant literature in age management medicine.

The underlying theme of the 3-day seminar lied with AAG Healths medical protocols and how they benefit the patient. AAGs approach takes a 180-degree turn from mainstream medicines disease focused, reactive philosophy and uses a combination of proactive, results orientated measures that incorporate diagnostic testing, hormone medications, nutraceuticals, diet, nutrition, activity tracking and wellness coaching, all under direct physician supervision and monitoring.

The seminar was hosted by AAG Health Medical Directors; Derrick De Silva M.D., Victor Shabanah M.D., and George Munoz M.D., who presented evidence-based lectures and critical topics focusing on how age management and anti aging medicine is practiced in the 21st century - From cardiovascular health, lifestyle modification, hormone therapy and emerging sciences, to integrative wellness and age management programs centered on superior patient care.

Additional topics of great interest to the entire group centered on diet, nutrition, principles of wellness coaching, the benefits of testosterone therapy, diagnosing low T, the use of estrogen blockers, sermorelin therapy protocols, along with how to diagnose adult onset growth hormone deficiency and the process behind initiating HGH therapy.

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AAG Health & Wellness is the leading nationwide provider of integrative wellness and age management medical services that help patients accomplish more in life. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Miami, FL, AAG Health is a concierge-style medical practice that provides successful men and women cutting-edge treatment plans that deliver peak performance and higher quality of life. AAG Health has a network of health centers throughout the United States. For more information, visit http://www.aaghealth.com.

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Indeed, they're "the ultimate anti-aging superfood," says registered dietitian Lauri Boone in her new book, "Powerful Plant-Based Super Foods." "They top the charts with their high levels of antioxidants and phytochemicals to keep your brain young, skin glowing, and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer." Consider the health benefits of these nine berries, from acai to goji:

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Acai Berries These, Boone says, are the anti-aging super berries. They're small, dark purple, and grow on the tall palm trees of South America. Acai berries are packed with 19 amino acids, an array of fatty acids, and an impressive number of cell-protecting antioxidants. In addition to boosting immunity and protecting against chronic diseases, acai berries are good for the heart and lower the risk of neurological diseases.

Blueberries Just call them the "blue dynamos." Blueberries are packed with manganese, which is an energy-boosting mineral; about 4 grams of fiber per cup; and vitamin K, which helps build bones. Research suggests that a blueberry-rich diet improves motor skills and helps fight diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Try tossing fresh blueberries into salads, smoothies, quinoa or baked goods.

Camu Camu Berries These small, red berries grow on tropical bushes in the Amazon rain forest. They offer a tangy taste and are packed with vitamin C, which explains why they're traditionally used to fight colds and the flu. They also help maintain healthy eyes, gums and skin, and play a role in strengthening the tendons and ligaments, Boone says. If you can't find them fresh, add a teaspoon of camu camu berry powder to juices, smoothies, and salad dressings.

Cranberries Turns out they're not just for Thanksgiving. Cranberries are infection-fighting super berries that ought to be enjoyed year round, Boone says. They're packed with a group of flavonoids called proanthocyanidins, which help lower the risk of urinary tract infections. Research also suggests they help keep the heart healthy and fight cancer. Try mixing fresh cranberries into smoothies, sprinkling the dried variety into oatmeal or baking them into muffins or breads.

Goji Berries If vitality is your aim, this is your berry. Chinese medicine practitioners commonly use bright red-orange goji berries to treat diabetes and high blood pressure, maintain eye health, and nourish the liver and kidneys. They're packed with vitamins C and E, along with carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Some research suggests goji berries help increase metabolism and boost energy levels. Try snacking on dry goji berries, or dropping a handful into trail mix, cereal, or salads.

Goldenberries These yellow-orange berries are a superfood for both energy and managing weight, Boone says. They're rich in vitamin B, protein and fiber, and research suggests they help regulate metabolism and keep you feeling fuller for longer. They also provide strong doses of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Fresh goldenberries aren't common outside South America, but the dried variety is available at most supermarkets.

Maqui Berries Photo: Flickr:Dick Culbert These small, purple berries, which grow in southern Chile, have been used to treat conditions from ulcers to fever. Maqui berries are high in heart-healthy flavonoids, and research suggests they might help prevent hardening of the arteries, while reducing inflammation in the blood vessels. There's also evidence they help regulate blood sugar levels. Sprinkle a teaspoon of maqui berry powder into oatmeal or quinoa, or add it to juice, smoothies, or sparkling water.

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Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) August 28, 2013

Cutting-edge age reversal techniques, steeped in technology and formerly unavailable to the general public, are now introduced at http://www.MaxLifeSolution.com.

Our aim is to be the go-to source for anyone interested in adding breakthrough technologies to their personal anti-aging arsenal, says David Kekich, one of the websites Founders and a longtime advocate of all things that help to NUKE AGING. Kekich is the Founder of Maximum Life Foundation, a Director of Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club and author of Smart, Strong and Sexy at 100?

He adds, Our team of scientific advisors and formula developers are pioneers in their respective fields. Their synergistic approach created wellness products based upon decades of research and clinical trials.

http://www.MaxLifeSolution.com features these few products as they emerge, and current articles designed to inform health conscious people about cutting-edge advances in longevity research. It offers unique solutions to the issues of aging. The website will also offer advice, interviews, personality profiles, workouts and recipes.

An exclusive feature of this new web resource will be the nutritional supplement formulations based upon Artificial Intelligence, the ultimate in Information Technology. It also integrates ancient Traditional Chinese Herbals Medicine.

We are the first to capitalize on the use of Artificial Intelligence, and the first to combine it with tried and true remedies proven as efficacious through centuries of use. Think Sci-Fi meets Ancient Tradition in a powerful synergy never before seen, Kekich explains. A visit to this website will provide a wealth of practical longevity and wellness tips and information while entertaining and engaging the visitor.

There are standouts in the field of life sciences today, people like Ray Kurzweil (author of The Singularity is Near), Dr. Aubrey de Grey the worlds most well-known gerontologist) and J. Craig Venter (the first scientist to sequence the human genome).

As they contribute to progressive science, we will contribute the benefits to the user friendly website, offering emerging health information, says Greta Blackburn. You may know Greta as Co-author of The Immortality Edge, a prescriptive book based upon Telomere Biology, an ardent spokesperson for longevity initiatives and now a regular contributor to the site.

Other distinctions that set this website apart are its relationship to Maximum Life Foundation and access to developments from MaxLifes world renowned Advisory Board members. It focuses on emerging technologies and discoveries made available due to the core teams background and VIP access to leaders in the industry, as well as its teams merging of the latest technologies with age-old solutions.

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By Cheche V. Moral Philippine Daily Inquirer

DR.MARK Berman of the California Stem Cell Treatment Center, Dr. LeoOlarte of the Philippine Medical Association, Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo and Dr. Z Teo of StemCare Institute Center for Pain and Regenerative Medicine

The Department of Health and some medical organizations are calling for a clampdown on hospitals, clinics and centers offering stem cell treatments. But instead of being discouraged, one of stem cell therapys vocal advocates and practitioners in the country said she welcomes the move.

At the launch of StemCare Institute Center for Pain and Regenerative Medicine, a new division of The Skin and Laser Clinic, Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo said she believes the procedure needs to be regulated.

The word stem cell has been used loosely, which is sad. So [the crackdown] is good in a way because we really need to regulate, said Dr. Aguilar-Teo, who, with her Singaporean physician husband, Z, owns and runs StemCare.

Theres this impression that all stem cell treatments are the same, which isnt the case. The techniques and sources of stem cells are different [from clinic to clinic].

The Teos clinic at Bonifacio Global City has been offering autologous fat stem cell repair (FSCR) for the last two years, and since last year has been offering treatments other than anti-aging.

Medicine is evolving and we dont want to be stagnant. We want to learn more, said Dr. Aguilar-Teo, who has had FSCR patients seeking help for sports injuries, autism, Parkinsons disease, among others.

With StemCare, weve created a team of an orthopedic surgeon, an anesthesiologist and pain specialist, a general and hair restoration surgeon. What were doing is more preventive

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Testosterone and other anabolic steroids and growth hormone are not just about cheating and theyre not just a problem to be dealt with by Major League Baseball and other overseers of professional sports. The sale and prescribing of testosterone and other anabolic steroids and growth hormone are illegal for athletic use, body building and anti-aging, and for good reasons.

These drugs, when marketed and used for medically fallacious reasons, can cause financial, physical and psychological harm.

Many clinics that go by various descriptions ranging from anti-aging, age-management and wellness clinics and spas to life extension and longevity institutes cater to young men looking for drugs for body building and of course professional athletes looking for athletic performance enhancing drugs as well as more middle aged and relatively wealthy individuals succumbing to marketed pitches of youth, virility, and weight loss.

This is a cash only business (except for fraudulent insurance claims) because private and public insurers wont pay for these treatments that are viewed by endocrinologists as outside the scope of the reasonable, safe and legal practice of medicine.

One of the consequences of this being a cash only business is that the clinics, internet sites and compounding pharmacies are ineffectually regulated. Adverse medical events go unreported and some clinics obtain signed contracts stipulating that patients lose their rights to report adverse events or unprofessional behavior to regulatory agencies.

Testosterone in its various forms, including Androgel, can cause impulsive violent behavior and unpredictable rage and precipitate psychotic behavior and mania. One only needs to recall Charlie Sheens recent psychotic meltdown to see the profound and scary side effects of this drug. Chris Benoit, a famous pro-wrestler, killed his wife and son and then himself, while, like most other pro-wrestlers, he was taking what amount to toxic hormone soups or what the anti-aging industry euphemistically calls hormone replacement therapy.

There are dangerous physical side effects from testosterone as well, including obstructive sleep apnea, irregular heart beat (called atrial fibrillation, which increases the risk for stroke), and problems that all increase the risk for heart attack, including high blood pressure, increased blood viscosity, and very low good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Anabolic steroids taken by mouth, like Anavar, are additionally associated with markedly increased risk of inflammation of the liver and can lead to liver failure.

Over the past five years or so we have been deluged by pharmaceutical advertisements promoting testosterone injections, gels and creams to baby-boomers as the male fountain of youth. One anti-aging doctor states that all men as they get older require testosterone supplementation. According to less conflicted experts, somewhere between 2-18 percent of men have age-related declines in testosterone levels and coexisting clinical problems that merit testosterone supplementation even in the face of testosterones significant risk profile.

A study appearing this year in the Journal of Sexual Medicine showed that by 6 months of treatment, only about one third of 15,400 men stuck with their testosterone gel and by one year, the rate was down to only 15 percent. Maybe the vast majority of the men who succumbed to the marketing blitz realized it wasnt worth it or they sustained adverse effects.

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Washington, August 30 : Researchers have suggested that statins protect against DNA shortening by telomerase activation and promote healthy aging free of age-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer

Specifically, statins may reduce the rate at which telomeres shorten, a key factor in the natural aging process.

This opens the door for using statins, or derivatives of statins, as an anti-aging therapy.

Giuseppe Paolisso, M.D., Ph.D., a researcher involved in the work from the Department of Internal Medicine, Surgical, Neurological Metabolic Disease and Geriatric Medicine at Second University of Naples in Naples, Italy, said that by telomerase activation, statins may represent a new molecular switch able to slow down senescent cells in our tissues and be able to lead healthy lifespan extension.

To make this discovery, Paolisso and colleagues worked with two groups of subjects. The first group was under chronic statin therapy, and the second group (control), did not use statins.

When researchers measured telomerase activity in both groups, those undergoing statin treatment had higher telomerase activity in their white blood cells, which was associated with lower telomeres shortening along with aging as compared to the control group.

This strongly highlights the role of telomerase activation in preventing the excessive accumulation of short telomeres.

The new research has been published in The FASEB Journal.

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San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) August 27, 2013

A new cosmetic procedure has come to Costa Rica with a way to rejuvenate the skin, specifically ones facial dermis.

DermaPen, with 11 microscopic needles are at the heart of a new procedure called Micro-Needling. Both young and old are opting for this new procedure globally for many important reasons. Some do it for rejuvenating sun-damaged skin, others for vanity purposes only. Nevertheless, the results are real and patients can achieve significant improvements to their facial appearance with zero downtime. The procedure is fast and only takes about an hour to complete. The Anti Aging and Wellness Clinic in Escazu now offers the procedure under the leadership of Dr. Leslie Mesen.

DermaPen procedures work by attaching fine needles to a device not much larger than a writing pin. The device uses an electronic piston action which rapidly vibrates up and down pushing the needles into the dermis. The needles are very tiny micro-needles, so little pain is felt and the procedure is very safe. The piston action of the micro-needle device is moved about the face and neck at various speeds and depth, depending on the area treated, creating precision micro injuries to the dermis. As the dermis heals, it creates more collagen resulting in smoother more youthful looking skin. Best of all, it comes without the recovery time required from laser treatments or acid peals.

An amazing part of a DermaPen procedure is it may be combined with Plasma Rich Platelet (PrP) therapy. Plasma Rich Platelets or PrP is a process of taking approximately 60cc of a patients own blood and putting into a Harvest PrP machine. This Harvest Machine is now in used at the Anti Aging and Wellness Clinic in Costa Rica, which is one of only a few units used for this type of treatment. The process works by separating the Plasma Rich Platelets from the patients own blood into a liquid which can be brushed on to the patients face and neck prior to micro-needling.

Dr. Mesen, Chief Medical Officer of the Anti Aging and Wellness Clinic says, Plasma Rich Platelets are fundamental to the bodies healing process, which makes this procedure so revolutionary for facial rejuvenation. It is, in fact, so powerful, that many treatment centers and physicians around the world are now expanding it to treat knee injuries, like meniscus tears, as well as back injuries, said Mesen.

After the Plasma Rich Platelets are separated from the patients blood, they are painted or swabbed onto the face. The procedure is extremely sterile, and resulting in the Plasma Rich Platelets being pressed down into the dermis as the doctor moves the DermaPen across the face. Then the body takes over, and the plasma rich platelets go to work to heal the microscopic holes made by the needles. Essentially the PrPs begin acting as if they are magnetic by attracting the bodys own healing mechanisms to the area under treatment, creating a chemical response deploying powerful healing power to the desired area.

Whats next is even more fascinating. As these platelets go to work, more facial collagen and fibrin (which bind the collagen) form a smoother, more uniform and ultimately a more youthful appearance. Results are seen almost immediately. The whole process costs slightly more than a typical Botox or filler procedure, but the results are really going to come from ones own healing power, not from a foreign chemical entering the body. Essentially, the technology tricks the body to heal itself which truly pushes the science of anti-aging and age management medicine to another level.

A DermaPen needle will go up and down into the skin at more than 150 times per minute, feeding it with the richest part of the patients own plasma platelets through the microscopic tiny holes made as the DermaPen piston rapidly vibrates tiny micro-needles across the skin, says Dr. Lesele Mesen. Its like microdermabrasion at 10X power, and without down time, results are amazing, Mesen emphasizes.

In only a few weeks, patients end up with a more youthful healthy complexion. The process is part of a longevity maintenance process and should be done three to four times a year. Minimally, at least two times a year. Patients that follow through with healthy eating habits, proper skin cleansing and good skin care can expect to see fantastic results for years to come.

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Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 27, 2013

The main objective of the course was to inform practitioners on the relationship between food and the manifestation of diseases into the body and how to better their patients overall well-being.

The two-day symposium featured several expert medical faculty who presented scientific research as well as a question and answer session to better relate to the attendees.

David Brady, ND, DC lectured on Autoimmune Disease: Leaving the Era of Reaction and Entering the New Proactive Era of Prediction. William Davis, MD covered the topic of his New York Times bestseller Wheat: The Unhealthy Grain. Tania Dempsey, MD presented A Single Bite: Living with and Healing from Gluten Related Disorders. Board certified neurologist, David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM, covered The Leading Edge of Functional Neurology. Alessio Fasano, MD presented New Concepts of Celiac Disease Pathogenesis: From Innate Immunity to Autoimmunity. Lastly, Joel Kahn, MD spoke about The Role of Food Sensitivity and Bowel Disease.

This conference had excellent information all packing in a great little bundle! The conference was well organized and had plenty of healthy refreshments to help the time fly by! Great job, A4M! offered physician Lauren Chavez, MD from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Each day wrapped up with a Q&A session conducted by the entire course faculty. Attendees experienced a hands-on learning opportunity allowing them to confidentially treat their patients and prevent diseases caused by food related issues.

For more information on more upcoming Gut, Brain, and Autoimmune Disorder Symposiums please check out our 2013 events schedule.

About the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

As a federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) is the world's largest non-profit scientific society of physicians and scientists dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into methods to retard and optimize the human aging process. A4M offers exclusive membership to all medical professionals where they gain access to over two-decades of established medical expertise. We are also dedicated to educating physician and scientists and are proud to be in our 21st year of providing first-class continuing education conferences on anti-aging issues, regenerative and functional medicine.

To further demonstrate our commitment to the future of medicine, the shared responsibility for patient outcomes and transforming health education through innovation, we offer Board Certifications and Fellowship Training Programs in various disciplines ranging from anti-aging, regenerative and functional medicine to such disciplines as aesthetic medicine, skin cancer and stem cell therapy, in order to lead the industry by establishing best practice standards in these areas.

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(PRWEB) August 30, 2013

Dr. Ann J Peters, internationally recognized anti-aging specialist, has found significant success utilizing liquid stem cells for both the rejuvenation of damaged organs and for general anti-aging purposes. The liquid stem cells come from a frozen stem cell extract that is consumed orally. This comes as good news to millions of people around the world seeking the latest in medical science to help in the recovery process and to mitigate the negative effects of aging.

Stem cells represent probably some of the most promising innovations in medicine today, said Dr. Peters. It is one modality in the emerging medical arsenal towards improved health and regeneration. Anyone can benefit from liquid stem cells, from young children to adults.

Stem cell research has expanded exponentially in recent years, as researchers across the globe continue to discover exciting new applications. Entire industries have blossomed around the use of stem cells, notably its use in sports medicine. Clinicians continually discover new uses for stem cells, from the repair of damaged or failing organs, damaged tissue, and diseases, such as Type I diabetes. The list of treatable conditions continues to grow.

A growing trend among parents involves the storage of embryonic cord blood. The umbilical cord of a newborn contains a large amount of the babys own stem cells, which can be effectively stored for future use. The efficacy of such a venture proves critical in neurological injuries resulting from brain damage from car accidents.

Dr. Peters recently visited a clinic in Switzerland that utilizes similar liquid stem cells extracts to the ones she uses in her practices in San Francisco, New York and Palm Beach. She is very hopeful about the powerful developments in stem cell technology to help patients recover from illness or injury, and for healthy aging.

About Dr. Ann J Peters: Dr. Ann J Peters specializes in anti-aging therapies, natural hormone optimization, low glycemic and anti-inflammatory nutrition and maintaining ideal body composition. Her goal is to help clients look, feel and live longer and healthier lives by delaying, preventing and reversing the signs and symptoms of aging. She attained her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Dr. Peters completed her medical internships and fellowships at Cornell Medical Center, New York, Harvard School of Public Health and Ospadali Galleria in Genoa, Italy. She is affiliated with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, European Academy of Quality of Life and Longevity Medicine, and the International Hormone Society For more information, please visit http://www.drannjpeters.com/. You may also follow her on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Doctor Utilizes Stem Cell Extracts with Promising Results