| Spa Luce at Renaissance Hollywood Hotel Announces Product Lines for Grand Opening in March, 2008
The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel is pleased to announce the three exciting product lines that will be available when the new Spa Luce opens this spring. Among the industry's elite, Sonya Dakar Skincare, the Somme Institute, and Red Flower all represent the spa's complete commitment to all-around natural beauty. .
Acne Medication May Delay Progress Of Multiple Sclerosis, Canada
A common acne medication that has been available for over 30 years has the potential to delay the progress of multiple sclerosis and if proven effective, will offer an inexpensive option for the treatment of early MS, says the MS Society of Canada.
Clinical researchers in Calgary and 13 other Canadian centres will be taking an in-depth look at an oral therapy known as minocycline after initial studies have shown promising results. A new $4 million multi-centre clinical trial involving 200 participants from across Canada is being funded through the MS Society's related MS Scientific Research Foundation.
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"The benefits of minocycline are straight forward: it's relatively cheap, has few side effects and can be taken in pill format," says Dr.
Life Is Sweet With Honey
HONEY has been enjoyed by humans for more than 20,000 years, which isn't surprising given its health benefits, sweet flavour and a myriad of uses. Over the years people have worshipped with honey, got drunk on honey, healed wounds with honey and even made love with honey. Many even believed it to be the elixir of life, as new book Honey: A Handbook For Home, Health and Happiness, by Clova McQueen, shows us. So to celebrate the golden syrup made by bees here are some fascinating facts about honey and tips on how to use it. The honey from 3000-year-old honeycombs found in tombs of Egyptian pharaohs was edible. Honey consists of about 38 per cent fructose, 31 per cent glucose and one per cent sucrose, nine per cent other sugars, 17 per cent water and trace minerals.
Large Trial Of Oral Antibiotic Minocycline Set To Begin In People At Risk For MS
Exciting news of the launch of a Canada-wide clinical trial of the oral acne medicine minocycline to delay the development of MS was clouded by a published report suggesting the drug was harmful in patients with ALS, a nerve disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Although ALS impacts a different part of the central nervous system than multiple sclerosis, the investigators who did that trial caution that their results may have implications for other neurological diseases including MS.
New Trial Begins: The MS Society of Canada announced the launch of a multicenter clinical trial of the common acne pill minocycline to determine whether it can reduce neurological disease activity in people who have had a first attack of MS symptoms and are at risk for progressing to definite MS.
Radiesse® and Botox® now Being Used at Wellpath to Improve Wrinkles and Lines for a Natural, Healthy Look
Dr. Jamé Heskett adds Radiesse® and Botox® to the list of services at her Upper East Side Medical Office, Wellpath. New York, NY (PRWEB) October 31, 2007 -- Dr. Jamé Heskett adds Radiesse® and Botox® to the list of services at her Upper East Side Medical Office, Wellpath. Radiesse® is the newest generation of dermal filler which has been approved by the FDA to correct facial folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Radiesse is superior to other fillers because it promotes a more natural look by actually stimulating the body's own ability to produce collagen, thus helping the body "anti-age." The filler is also easily molded and requires much less product than others on the market. The result is a smooth, natural look that lasts for up to nine months.
Daylight sex attack victim views pictures of suspects
The young woman victim of a daylight sex attack in Christchurch was today viewing police pictures of possible suspects after recovering enough from her ordeal to return to work. Police said the 21-year-old was able to go through a montage of suspects nominated by police and members of the public. .
Dermatologists Share Their Secrets for Maintaining Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails
When it comes to helping patients detect skin cancer, combat acne and acne scarring, treat hair loss and nail fungus, and find a customized daily skin care regimen to maintain healthy skin, dermatologists – physicians with extensive training and experience in treating skin, hair and nail conditions – are the specialists to whom millions of people of all ages turn for expert care. .
Chris Gibson, Author of the Book, "Acne Free in 3 Days," Believes Antibiotics are a Problematic Treatment Choice for ...
Health experts say overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the rapid spread of MRSA. The public health concern of growing antimicrobial resistance is a prime reason 50% of dermatologists report cutting back on antibiotics to treat acne according to the Galderma Quality Report for Dermatology and Managed Care. Chris Gibson, a holistic health and lifestyle coach and author of the book, "Acne Free in 3 Days," believes antibiotics are a problematic treatment choice for acne. He urges parents to be cautious when seeking an acne regimen that's safe and effective for kids. .
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