What Price Youth And Beauty? A Guide To Anti-Aging Skin Devices ...

You?ve likely seen the variety of home-use skin devices featured on the shopping networks and on the internet.? They promise amazing, anti-aging, face-lifting, skin resurfacing and skin tightening results.? Maybe you were intrigued and wondered what they?re about. I thought I?d share a little information with you about the different types of devices available so you can decide for yourself if you would like to buy one.

I. Passive and Non-Passive Facial Exercisers???

There are several facial exercise devices available that fit into the passive ? does most of the work for you; and non-passive ? you have to participate in the use of the device.

Non-Passive:? Two of the most popular devices are actually quite similar, Facial Flex, and Flex-a-way.? Although of different design, they both consist of a flexible mouthpiece using special rubber bands that allow flexion of its two sides.? You insert the mouthpiece between your lips and perform 2 minutes of flexing the mouthpiece by closing and opening your mouth.? This movement works the muscles of your cheeks, chin, neck, and around your mouth mostly.

Its clinical research states a 70% improvement in the tone of the face, chin and neck and a 10% increase in facial blood flow.? It has many satisfied users with pleasing before and after photo results.? The Flex-a-way device has a bigger, somewhat awkward mouthpiece to insert and hold in place.? It does require a little learning curve to master.? Yet, once correctly in place, this facial muscle flexor can be seen working on the muscles above the cheeks as well ? including eye, eyebrow and forehead muscles.? It promises a total face-lifting effect with before and after pictures that do show facial lifting. It too has many satisfied customers.? Both cost about $50.

Passive:? There are several of these devices out on the shopping networks ? the most well-known is actress, health and fitness researcher/writer, Suzanne Somers Face-Master. Touted as a ?facelift in a box?, this device works on a microcurrent delivered from a rechargeable battery.? It has two wands ? one that you hold stationery to one part of your face; the other wand delivers the muscle stimulating microcurrent as you move it around your face to strategic points.?? The current actually causes the muscle to contract.

It promises to stimulate collagen production in skin increasing its volume, banish puffy eye bags and hollows beneath eyes, lift sunken cheeks and eyebrows, improve nasolabial lines that run from nose to mouth, for a more youthful, rested look.? The newest version, Facemaster Platinum, costs about $230 and shows impressive before and after photos and many satisfied users on its website. There are also several other popular devices in this microcurrent category that some users claim work better with more ease of use ? some for less money, some for more. Several of these have also have been favorably reviewed on Rachel Ray and NBC News as well as by customer testimonials on their websites. They include Derma-Wand, Tua Viso, NICO, and NuFace Trinity. They promise re-oxygenation of the skin, stimulation of collagen, tightening and lifting of the facial skin, pore shrinkage and a more youthful look, priced from $200-400.

TriPollar is another brand of at home radiofrequency device that promises similar results as its larger, professional model used in salons around the world. It has two versions, the STOP, for the face and neck, and the POSE for the body.? The STOP promises to stimulate collagen, tighten skin, and reduce facial wrinkles.? The POSE can be used everywhere but the face and promises to shrink fat deposits and significantly improve cellulite.? The STOP is about $342 and the POSE is about $490. Most of these devices work on a rechargeable battery but the Dermawand and Tripollar are electrical.

II. At-Home Dermabrasion Devices

At-home dermabrasion devices promise in-office dermatology, medical esthetic results, for much less money. They include NuBrilliance, which has a diamond-tip wand that claims to exfoliate the top, dead layer of skin cells.? It also has a suction feature which lifts and stimulates the skin promoting collagen and elastin.? Before and after photos on their site show reduction of facial lines around the mouth and eyes as well as a brighter, more youthful effect. Costs about $230. Another similar device, Crystalift, uses encapsulated fine-ground crystals within its suction wand to dermabrade the skin. NBC, Newsweek, and E have favorably reviewed it as well as the Tyra Banks show. It promises to diminish fine lines, soften deeper wrinkles, fade age spots, deep clean and improve skin tone for a more youthful look. Cost about $200.

III. Skin Cleansing/Exfoliation Devices

Several cosmetic manufacturers make hand-held skin cleansing devices, some that sell at cosmetics counters in retail stores and pharmacies or through private catalog.? A few of these include Neutrogena, Clarisonic, L?Oreal, Mary Kay, et al.? Well-known actress Susan Lucci?s Youthful Essence also has a well-reviewed waterproof device. These are basically hand-held battery charged devices that have a variety of interchangeable brushes, massage tip, or cream-applicator tips, that deep clean, massage, and stimulate the skin.

They do a lighter exfoliation than the microdermabrasion units listed in Section II, and can be used daily, or every other day. They promise clearer, brighter skin, diminished fine lines caused by dry, dead, skin buildup, fading of age spots and reduction of superficial scars and sun damage. These devices have many satisfied customers but there have been some complaints that, if used too vigorously, too-often, these cleansers can result in inflamed and damaged skin. The brushes need to be kept very clean as well, to avoid pushing bacteria into the skin. Most of these range in the $40-50 range.

There you have a basic review of several of the more popular anti-aging skin devices that are available. Although many of these products claim to have very satisfied customers and impressive photos on their websites, results may differ on your skin or in your facial muscle tone.? Do a little research before buying. Keep in mind that information on websites and infomercials are designed to sell the product and may have biased testimonials.? You can, though, generally find unbiased customer reviews of many of these products on individual internet review boards. Above all else, keep your skin clean, well-nourished and healthy!

Stay Well,
Jay Brachfeld, M.D.
Natural Health News

Facial Flex, http://www.facialflex.com/product.php?id=22

Facemaster, http://www.facemaster.com/face-makeover/?gclid=COLarZmMmrMCFc5cMgodoTEAjg

Dermawand, http://wirewoman.hubpages.com/hub/Product-Review-Derma-Wand-Is-It-Really-That-Good

NuFace Trinity, http://www.mynuface.com/whynuface.aspx

Tripollar, http://www.currentbody.com/body-shape/tripollar-pose-smoothes-cellulite.html

Nubrilliance, https://www.trynubrilliance.com/?gclid=CK2v2bmXmrMCFc5cMgodoTEAjg

photo credit: faceliftcream999.com

Source: http://www.healthyanswers.com/general_articles/2012/11/what-price-for-youth-and-beauty-a-guide-to-anti-aging-skin-devices/

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I live at Ingersoll Place, an assisted living facility in Niskayuna, New York. I pay a monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment with three closets and a kitchenette. I am allowed a microwave oven in my kitchen, but I am forbidden to use it for major cooking.? The rent covers services like food, laundry, bed making, changing bed linen at least once a week, transportation for doctors' and hospital visits, daily chair exercises for the infirm, social events, recreational events like bingo, card games, and spa day once a month.

It has been just over a year since I moved into Ingersoll Place. I have formed new friendships. I am finding out that though I am culturally different from all the other residents?I am the only Indian?we all have the same life experiences. Each one of us has lost loved ones, and we all rejoice that we are blessed with children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. At least two residents have died since I came here. Mortality reinforces the necessity to cherish every moment of our lives.

It was a long and winding road that brought me to my current place of residence. After I retired from teaching at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1989, I could have lived in Rochester with my husband Mani in our modest house, free of mortgage. But he had suffered two heart attacks and I found it difficult to cope alone. My son, Ramani, invited us to live in his house in Niskayuna, NY, or, if we chose, an apartment that was close to his house where he could help us with some of the more onerous chores. My daughter, Uma, was a? pediatrician in New Jersey and she was keen to have her father live with her and be close to medical help. The house where she practiced was big enough to accommodate Mani and me and she would be available most of the day. She and her husband Ram had built another house for themselves and their growing daughter and son, nearby.?

Mani and I decided that it would be better for us to move in with my daughter, Uma.? My son and daughter-in-law lived only three hours driving distance away from us.
My husband, Mani, lived only for a year after our move to New Jersey, but it was the happiest year of his life, being close to the family.

After his death, I was glad to be available to my family. I was an integral part of my children?s lives. I was happy to witness all the important milestones of their children?s lives, too. This arrangement worked fine for about 18 years when suddenly tragedy struck. My daughter, Uma, was killed in an automobile accident when she was coming home from work. My life, after my beloved Uma?s death, was shattered and a blackness enveloped me.

With the passage of time, and what I felt was God?s will to keep me alive to provide emotional support to my? precious grandchildren bereft of their mother, I slowly began to deal with my loss. There was no other choice. Before my daughter?s untimely death at 62, when I was 85 years old, I was still fairly independent, driving around and taking care of most of my needs. With age and grief came physical limitations. I fell down a few times at night when I was alone, and increasingly, I was unable to cope with some of the most basic household chores. That's when I realized that I could not live alone without assistance.?

And so, here I am, with a new family not connected to me by biology, culture, language, or religion but by age, and diminished physical functions. Even though initially it felt strange to be uprooted from my familiar surroundings, my loved ones, and a life that I had known for 88 years, the warmth of fellow residents and the staff looking after me helped me cope with my new incarnation.

Mine is probably not the exception. The old family paradigm of seniors spending their twilight years with their children is increasingly giving way to some form of assisted, independent living as a choice for Indian seniors in this country. Seniors who do not have any major health problems and need assistance only for chores like cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and driving find assisted living a viable option for life in a community without sacrificing dignity and independence. Many? Indian seniors like me came to this country in the late 60s and have worked in various industries, and as a result receive social security, Medicare, and, in some cases, pension benefits, plus their rainy day savings in the form of assets? in? stocks and mutual funds, and in some cases. a mortgage-free house. These sources of income enable them to live in licensed Assisted Living facilities where they can maintain their independence as well as dignity during old age.

The National Census Bureau estimates that by 2050 the number of seniors over 65 years and older will be 88.5 million in this country, more than double the current population of elderly. This calls for timely planning for some kind of retirement living.

Once I moved in, I felt younger than I had felt in a long time. There are 8 residents between the ages of 95 and 101, and 24 residents between 90 and 101. About half the Ingersoll population are nonagenarians.

Life in Ingersoll Place has routine and is structured. The building is located in a quiet area, not too far from the Mohawk Mall which has a grocery store, several department stores and a few eateries. A well maintained garden with a wooded area in the background leads to a porch where residents enjoy the outdoors and very often socialize. The porch leads to an atrium with a fireplace and a comfortable sitting area. There is an Activities Room where most of the daily activities like exercise, bingo and other games take place. The facility has two stories and elevators. The dining hall where three meals are served is both comfortable and elegant.? It is where Ingersoll residents come together, three times a day to eat and relax.? Each table seats four people. I like our table which represents a sort of microcosm of the United States. I am from India, Bill Kurley and his wife Eleanor are of Irish heritage, and Jane Bohunicky is of Italian descent. Two of us are Democrats and Bill is an ardent Republican. I am not sure what Eleanor?s political preferences are. Laughter, friendly spats, and all round fun characterize our table.?

One of the residents makes it a point to wish us at our table, everyday, without fail. Just a simple ?enjoy your meal.? But I look forward to the greeting. These are the simple gestures that are the lubricants of society and often make a huge difference.

The? kitchen and dining hall staff are very courteous and friendly. I am the only vegetarian and the cooks serve me delicious, nutritious vegetarian meals, going out of their way to satisfy me. I do miss the sharp, tongue piercing taste of South Indian food but I can?t complain. There are a few Indian restaurants in the area which I visit occasionally when friends or relatives visit me. Occasional trips are arranged by Ingersoll Place to theaters, area malls and restaurants. Visits are arranged to churches, and synagogues on weekends. Religious rites like Communion and Shabbat on the premises take care of the? spiritual needs of some residents. There is a Hindu temple in the area which I visit? sometimes with my son and daughter-in-law.? Occasionally my family also take me to Karnatik music concerts held at the community center adjacent to the Hindu temple. Friends, both from the Schenectady Indian community and from Rochester, as well as my grandchildren visit me occasionally.

Is life perfect in my current incarnation? No. I miss the joy of making coffee or lunch for my grandchildren, both of whom work in the same house where I lived in New Jersey. I remember how their appreciation for my cooking would gladden my heart.? I miss driving my Honda Civic to Patel Cash and Carry, a? grocery store on Oaktree Road in New Jersey, or to Macy?s and Target whenever there was a sale. I miss talking in my mother tongue, Tamil, one of the oldest languages with a rich literature going back to the pre-Christian era. I cannot sleep till nine in the morning here because breakfast is served between seven thirty and nine in the dining hall. Early to bed and early to rise has never worked for me in my adult life.

?These are some of inconveniences that we have to trade for the luxury of not having to cook, clean, or grocery shop. I am frustrated that I tire easily and cannot do as much as I was able to do even last year. But the? residents here teach me a lesson. In spite of diminishing faculties, they all seem to have a will to live. Many of them use walkers and are hard of hearing. Some are bent with severe osteoporosis. They are active in their own way. Bingo is a religion for them. Some of them do crossword puzzles. Another tends the garden and feeds the chipmunks and birds. Then there is the daily exercise class and last year I even participated in a Spring concert, singing some American favorites from the forties, another piece of Americana that I enjoyed immersing myself in. It was, of course, a far-cry from Karnatik music. It made me realize that I may leave India, but India never leaves me.

My laptop keeps me in touch with just about everything that is going on around me. As Milton?s Satan put it so eloquently in Paradise Lost: ?The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a Heaven of Hell and a Hell of Heaven.?? Ironically, Satan?s words in defiance of God signify that happiness and misery are a state of the mind. The mind is invincible in the worst of circumstances and therefore can create its own heaven through the prism of the mind.

Lakshmi Mani taught at the Rochester Institute of Technology for 20 years. She writes on American and Indian-American literature, and is a National Endowment for the Humanities fellow.

Source: http://www.indiacurrents.com/articles/2012/11/05/finding-youth-retirement-home

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Obama, Romney focus on swing states in late campaigning

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney made their final urgent pleas to voters on Monday in a closing sprint through vital battleground states that will determine who wins their agonizingly close race for the White House.

Both candidates sought to whip up strong turnout from supporters and to sway independent voters to their side in the last hours of a race that polls showed was deadlocked nationally. Obama had a slight lead in the eight or nine battleground states that will decide the race on Tuesday's Election Day.

The latest Reuters/Ipsos national poll of likely voters, a daily tracking poll, gave Obama a slight edge, with 48 percent support compared to Romney's 46 percent. The difference was within the 3.4 percentage point credibility interval, which allows for statistical variation in Internet-based polls.

The president, with a final day itinerary that included stops in Wisconsin, Ohio and Iowa, urged voters to stick with him.

The Democratic incumbent, appearing in Madison, Wisconsin, drew a large crowd that was warmed up by Bruce Springsteen and reprised the main theme of the campaign: who can do a better job on the economy.

"This should not be that complicated," Obama said. "We tried our ideas; they worked. The economy grew. We created jobs. Deficits went down. We tried their ideas; they didn't work. The economy didn't grow, not as many jobs, and the deficit went up."

Romney's final day included stops in Florida, Virginia, Ohio and New Hampshire. In Lynchburg, Virginia, he told supporters: "One final push is going to get us there."

To supporters in Sanford, Florida, Romney said: "If you believe we can do better, if you believe America should be on a better course, if you're tired of being tired, then I ask you to vote for real change."

The candidates are seeking to piece together the 270 Electoral College votes needed for victory in the state-by-state battle for the presidency. Despite the close national opinion polls, Obama has an easier path to victory: if he won the three states he was visiting on Monday - Wisconsin, Ohio and Iowa - then he would likely carry the day.

OHIO COULD BE DECISIVE

All eyes were on the Midwestern state of Ohio, whose 18 electoral votes could be decisive. Romney, looking for any edge possible, planned last-second visits on Tuesday to both Ohio and Pennsylvania, aides said.

Visits to the areas around Cleveland and Pittsburgh would be aimed at driving turnout. And the Pittsburgh stop could be as much about Ohio as Pennsylvania, since many in eastern Ohio watch Pittsburgh television.

Romney's path to the White House becomes much harder should he lose Ohio. The state has been leaning toward Obama - its unemployment rate is lower than the 7.9 percent national average and its heavy dependence on auto-related jobs meant the bailout to auto companies that Obama pursued in 2009 is popular.

Both campaigns expressed confidence that their candidate would win, and there were enough polls to bolster either view.

There were clear signs that Obama held an edge. A CNN/ORC poll, for instance, showed him up in Ohio by 50 percent to 47 percent.

The close margins in state and national polls suggested the possibility of a cliffhanger that could be decided by which side has the best turnout operation and gets its voters to the polls.

CHALLENGES AHEAD

Whoever wins will have a host of challenges to confront. The top priority will be the looming "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and tax increases that would begin with the new year.

The balance of power in Congress also will be at stake on Tuesday, with Obama's Democrats now expected to narrowly hold their Senate majority and Romney's Republicans favored to retain control of the House of Representatives.

In a race where the two candidates and their party allies raised a combined $2 billion, the most in U.S. history, both sides have pounded the heavily contested battleground states with an unprecedented barrage of ads.

(Additional reporting by Jeff Mason and Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Alistair Bell, Frances Kerry, Doina Chiacu)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/obama-romney-sprint-unpredictable-campaign-finish-021401657.html

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