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Glasgow (PRWEB UK) 14 October 2014

Glasgow-based cosmetic dental experts Visage have been nominated for three prestigious accolades at the 2014 Dentistry Awards in London including Best Team Scotland, Best Practice and brand new award Best Patient Care. The multi-award winning clinic announced the nomination on their blog saying, “We are always over the moon when another awarding body notices our work and puts us forward for an award – or, in the case of the 2014 Dentistry Awards, three awards!”

This timely recognition coincides with several articles over the summer from eminent journals as diverse as The Telegraph and Hello magazine, discussing how the state of our teeth directly affects our confidence to get on with our lives. In fact a recent survey (BUPA 2012) showed that a remarkable 63% of people believe having bad teeth can prevent a person from finding a partner. Over half of respondents believed that good teeth can help an individual get a better job, while almost 50% believed nice teeth help people make more friends. Researchers from Deakin University in the US also found that poor dental health increased the likelihood of a person being depressed.

None of this, of course, comes as any surprise to the nation’s dentists. The cosmetic dental industry has grown dramatically in recent years, with the value of cosmetic dentistry increasing by 34% between 2009 and 2013.

Award-nominees Visage believe that dental implants will become the treatment of choice for patients who have lost one, several or indeed all of their natural teeth. Dental implants can be used to support a single crown, a bridge containing two or more teeth or a denture covering the entire upper or lower jaw. The technology involved has progressed at such a rate that implants are now easier to place and last much longer than in the past. On top of this, cosmetic dentistry is seen as a much more affordable and socially-acceptable solution to serious teeth problems. And, as the experts at Visage are keen to point out, treatment completion times have reduced dramatically, making it easier for patients to improve their looks without any major impact on their lives.

The results for the 2014 Dentistry Awards will be announced in December. In the meantime you can learn more about Visage’s previous nominations and awards at their online Awards Gallery.

Rolling Meadows, Ill. (PRWEB) October 09, 2014

New therapies — including a treatment just made available in August — are leading to more effective vein treatments, Mitchel P. Goldman, M.D, a leading expert on vein treatments, told a gathering of skin and beauty experts recently.

Working with other dermatologic surgeons, Goldman has studied the safety, effectiveness and satisfaction ratings of foam sclerotherapy for veins on the legs, hands and chest as well as the use of a long-pulse Nd:YAG dynamically cooled laser to treat facial veins.

His results are just now being released, in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Goldman, president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, spoke recently at the late-September ASDS “Skintelligence” presentation in New York City. During Skintelligence, he and several other dermatologic surgeons outlined innovative procedures and new trends in cosmetic and medical skin treatments.

Foam sclerotherapy involves mixing an injectable sclerosant solution with air or carbon dioxide so the resulting foam increases the drug’s surface area in the veins, displacing the blood and causing eventual closure and disappearance of the veins.

Goldman was among the first in the country to perform foam sclerotherapy for leg and hand veins and then teach others the procedure. He also has written extensively about the treatment.

Treatment of large leg varicose veins has taken a big step forward with the debut of Varithena, which combines Polidocanol and a carbon dioxide mix to create a new injectable foam. “Foam treatments have come a long way,” said Goldman.

Varithena, by BTG, became commercially available in August after receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in late 2013. It can be used to treat veins in the great saphenous vein system, which runs the entire length of the leg. Goldman conducted clinical trials on Varithena before FDA approval.

While some patients may regard veins as essentially a cosmetic concern, Goldman said leg veins can cause health problems. Fifty percent of patients with varicose and other leg vein problems experience blood clots or ulceration. Varicose veins also can cause night cramps, restless legs, pain and other issues, in addition to cosmetic concerns. An estimated 30 million-plus Americans ages 18 to 70 have varicose veins, he said.

A survey of 221 patients who participated in the final clinical trial for Varithena shows success with the new treatment, Goldman said.

At one year post-treatment, the patients showed consistent improvements in appearance; disease severity; and symptoms such as heaviness, aching, swelling, throbbing and itching, Goldman said. Both physicians and the patients themselves assessed how the leg looked.

“I have no doubt Varithena will be an important addition for physicians’ abilities to treat leg veins successfully,” Goldman said.

Goldman said prominent hand reticular veins – the dilated blue and green veins just beneath the skin’s surface – bother many of his patients. Though he has used foam sclerotherapy effectively on veins in the hand for years, “The treatment is not widely used yet and the literature in terms of side effects and treatment outcomes is somewhat lacking.”

He and Drs. Anne Marie Tremaine and Daniel P. Friedmann reported in August the results of a retrospective review for both effectiveness and safety of patients whose hands had been treated with foam therapy between 2003 to 2012.

Patients representing 30 of the 38 treated hands reported themselves “very satisfied” with the results, with only one expressing dissatisfaction. Eighty-one percent said they would definitely consider repeat treatments if necessary.

Adverse events following treatment were rare and mild, Goldman said. The most common side effect was blood coagulation, as had been seen in earlier studies, followed by mild pain, redness, bruising and swelling.

“Based on our experience, foam sclerotherapy seems to be a safe and effective means for treating prominent reticular veins on the back of the hands,” he said. “Patients had excellent long-term satisfaction and experienced far less adverse events compared with sclerotherapy of leg veins.”

Goldman – working with Friedmann and Andres Cruz, M.D. – similarly found foam sclerotherapy effective for treating blue and green surface veins appearing on the chest.

The three dermatologic surgeons followed up with 12 patients, all female, who had undergone a total of 16 procedures. “Patients reported substantial long-term efficacy and satisfaction scores, with few adverse events,” Goldman said. “Though we believe further studies are needed, initial indications are that foam sclerotherapy is a very viable treatment option.”

Facial Vein Treatments

While facial surface veins cause no harm, many patients find the visible blue and green surface veins distressing, Goldman said. Yet there is no true gold standard for treating what patients regard as unsightly veins near the eye socket or temples, he said.

Through surveying former patients treated with a dynamically cooled laser, he and Ana Marie Liolios, M.D., conclude the procedure “is a safe and effective treatment for facial reticular veins with minimal side effects,” said Goldman. The non-invasive treatment utilizes the dynamically cooled, variable spot size 1064 Nd:YAG laser, known as the CoolTouch Varia.

Other treatments – including intense pulsed light therapy and a variety of other laser procedures – are popular, but they do not specifically target larger surface veins, Goldman said. Moreover, many of the treatments are not without risk.

“There also is hesitation using sclerosing, or foaming, injectable agents because of the proximity of the veins near the eyes,” he said.

Of the 40 patients interviewed by Goldman and Liolios, 30 reported themselves “very satisfied” and their improvement ratings averaged 81.2 percent. The most common side effect was mild swelling, and half reported no adverse effects at all.

One patient reported the veins reappeared after six to nine months. This patient had a repeat treatment at a slightly higher energy level with good results, Goldman said.

The dynamically cooled, variable spot size 1064 Nd:YAG laser is a safe and effective treatment for facial reticular veins with minimal side effects, he and Liolios concluded. The results are usually immediate and, based on a long-term follow-up, tend to be long-lasting, Goldman said.

About ASDS

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is the largest specialty organization exclusively representing dermatologic surgeons who have unique training and experience to treat the health, function and beauty of your skin. ASDS members are pioneers in the field. Many are involved in the clinical studies that bring popular treatments to revitalize skin and fill and diminish wrinkles to the forefront. Their work has helped create and enhance many of the devices that remove blemishes, hair and fat, and tighten skin. Dermatologic surgeons also are experts in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. As the incidence of skin cancer rises, dermatologic surgeons are committed to taking steps to minimize the life-threatening effects of this disease. For more information, visit asds.net.

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Essex, UK (PRWEB) October 07, 2014

Patients can look to Dr. Sanjit Sihra for effective anti-wrinkle treatment in Essex, UK with the use of Botox and Restylane. Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but thanks to modern innovation, there are treatments that can help decrease these signs of aging.

As time passes, muscles responsible for creating facial expressions cause the skin to develop creases and folds. In addition to this, collagen production decreases with age which makes the skin less elastic and prevents it from recovering from the creases. The typical places where aging is most visible are on the forehead, between the eyebrows, around the mouth and around the eyes. In some cases, excessive wrinkles and lines can make a face look older than it actually is or droop in a way that makes it look perpetually sad or angry.

Injectable treatment options like Botox and Restylane have been shown to be effective at smoothing wrinkles with the positive side-effect of reducing the pain and discomfort associated with TMJ and headache pain. Through the use of Botox and Restylane injections Dr. Sihra is able to paralyze the muscles responsible for the wrinkles so that they will not contract. These injections work by binding nerve endings which subsequently block the signals from the brain telling them to contract. Preventing muscle contraction results in dramatically softer lines making the face appear more attractive and relaxed.

Botox and Restylane injections can also be used to treat chronic pain that is associated with TMJ, migraines and bruxism. The injections used for these purposes work in the same way resulting in less frequent and less intense muscle contractions that can be the cause of discomfort in the head, jaw and teeth.

Patients looking for anti-wrinkle treatment in Essex, UK should schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Sihra as soon as possible so that they can start looking and feeling their best. For more information on anti-wrinkle treatments and the other services offered by Dr. Sihra, please call 020.3151.9574 or visit http://www.simplyteethadvanced.co.uk/.

About the Practice

Simply Teeth is a general practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Essex and Hertfordshire, UK. Dr. Sanjit Sihra earned his education at the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2001, and has completed a Diploma in Endodontics at the Royal London Hospital. He is also a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentists. Dr. Sihra is focused on providing patients with high quality and affordable dentistry and is committed to continuing education. To learn more about Simply Teeth and thee dental services they provide, visit their website at http://www.simplyteethadvanced.co.uk.

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(PRWEB) October 07, 2014

The brand that has built its skincare line using the most concentrated and naturally sourced aloe vera in the world introduces its latest product, the Gentle Aloe Facial Cleanser. Aloe is naturally age-defying, nourishing and moisturizing to the skin. It acts as a cosmetically active carrier to enhance the performance of other cosmetic ingredients, making it a beneficial year-round ingredient for overall skin health.

Founded in 1971, Key West Aloe was the first company to use aloe vera as the foundation of all its products. From skincare to haircare, all of Key West Aloe’s products use a high quality source of non-diluted 100% lab-certified aloe with the highest polysaccharide concentration available in the world. The higher the level of polysaccharides, the greater the quality and effectiveness of the aloe. Key West Aloe’s 5 in 1 Aloe Foundation is superfood for the skin and naturally contains antioxidants, vital minerals, immunity boosters, amino acids and DNA and cell builders like vitamins B12 and folic acid.

Joining an impressive line of skin-nourishing serums and moisturizers, the Gentle Aloe Facial Cleanser cleans, tones and removes all face and eye makeup residue without drying out skin or burning eyes. Its clean, fresh citrus scent is specially formulated to lightly foam with a 30% aloe formula for all skin types, and is designed to be a one-step, pH balanced facial cleanser.

Along with aloe vera to help preserve elasticity and rebalance moisture levels with vitamins A, C, E, B and amino acids, the facial cleanser contains a group of essential oils that won’t clog pores. Skin begins to look brighter with basil oil; babassu oil helps rebalance moisture levels and lemon peel oil tightens skin for exceptional toning effects. Bergamot fruit extract naturally cools and refreshes skin while soothing inflamed, stressed skin with its antiseptic properties. Any inflammation or redness is pacified with rejuvenating sandalwood oil for even toned skin.

Skin will be at its optimal health with a blend of natural ingredients and the brand’s lab-certified aloe vera. In celebration of Key West Aloe’s new Gentle Aloe Facial Cleanser, BeautyStat.com will be offering a 20% discount now until Monday, December 1st, 2014 when readers visit the Key West Aloe site to purchase using the promo code “BeautyStat.” Visit here> http://www.keywestaloe.com.

Lawrence, KS (PRWEB) September 15, 2014

Today scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) joined with the American Phytopathological Society (APS) and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) to recognize the 50-year anniversary of the national Land-Grant University Pesticide Safety Education Program. Although the program has evolved over the past 50 years, it remains the focal point for pesticide safety education throughout the United States.

The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) had its genesis in 1964 to enhance pesticide label compliance and to develop the first training manuals. In the early years, the program was under the direction of each Land-Grant University’s Cooperative Extension Program and was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In 1970, USDA passed the safe-use education torch to the newly created U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which concentrated especially on safety issues on the farm and in other occupations.

In 1978, EPA classified the first 12 restricted-use pesticides (RUPs). Applicators were required to demonstrate competency to apply RUPs, and Pesticide Applicator Training (as PSEP was then called) served as the primary developer and deliverer to inform and educate on safe pesticide use.

The reach of the Pesticide Safety Education Program has expanded greatly over the years. There are many more RUPs, and many states now require whole categories of users to be certified, even if they do not apply RUPs. Examples include certification of hired applicators, public employees and those treating schools or aquatic environments. In fact, an estimated 40% of certified applicators in the U.S. today do not apply RUPs.

Though it once focused predominantly on the education of applicators controlling agricultural pests, PSEP now teaches applicators working in urban, natural, industrial and other settings. It provides training to those who control weeds, insects, disease-causing organisms, rodents and other pests in forests, structures, turf, ornamentals, rights-of-way, aquatic areas, and other important and sometimes unique “sites.” These include food manufacturing and processing establishments, interior plantscapes, pet grooming, pools, public health, seed treatment, sewers, water sanitation, wood preservation and more. In addition, PSEP impacts more than one million pesticide users in the general public who apply pesticides in their homes and on their lawns, gardens, ornamentals and pets.

Last year, approximately 900,000 certified applicators in the U.S. applied pesticides or supervised their use. Many more individuals who did not require certification sold, transported, stored, mixed, applied, disposed or were otherwise involved in the life-cycle management of pesticides. To reach all these audiences, PSEP and its not-for-profit partners provided in-person and on-line training sessions, distance education, manuals, brochures, presentations and videos. Today you can surf the web for pesticide safety education in any state to locate resources developed by PSEP. These resources promote safe handling of pesticides and protection of applicators, workers, the general public, beneficial organisms and the environment.

Everyone benefits from a strong national Pesticide Safety Education Program – the general public, the registrants whose products’ availability depends on safe use, the applicators who must be competent in the safe use of pesticides, the expanded network of trainers educated by PSEP and the regulatory agencies that enforce the law.

The recognition this program deserves is often muted, due to the increasing number of organizations and initiatives that erroneously equate pesticide safety education with promoting pesticide use. On its 50th anniversary, the WSSA, APS and ESA salute the Pesticide Safety Education Program in the Land-Grant Universities and in the territories for its many efforts to protect human health and the environment, as society continues its ongoing battle against pests.

About the Weed Science Society of America

The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.

About the American Phytopathological Society

The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is a nonprofit, professional scientific organization. The research of the organization’s slightly less than 5,000 worldwide members advances the understanding of the science of plant pathology and its application to plant health. For more information, visit http://www.apsnet.org.

About the Entomological Society of America

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is the largest organization in the world serving the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines. Founded in 1889, ESA today has more than 6,000 members affiliated with educational institutions, health agencies, private industry and government. Members are researchers, teachers, extension service personnel, administrators, marketing representatives, research technicians, consultants, students and hobbyists. For more information, visit http://www.entsoc.org.

Gurgaon, Haryana (PRWEB) October 02, 2014

MAKEUPShades, a leading online store for cosmetics, fragrances, and skincare and make up products, has launched its new Referral Program, welcoming visitors to refer the website to their friends and get fantastic discounts. It is one of the leading sellers of branded cosmetics, bath care and fragrances, facial kits, and skincare products online.    

On spreading the word for MAKEUPShades, customers can avail a 10% discount on their current purchase, and another 15% off on their next purchase for every referral. First-time customers to whom the website has been referred will receive a 10% discount on their purchase as per MAKEUPShades Referral Program. The online store has introduced the Referral Program as a part of their marketing strategy and expects a good return, with fantastic response from the customers. The program is designed to attract new customers to the online store, as well as retain existing customers, and thus creating a strong brand value and presence in the market.

Share MAKEUPShades on Facebook and Twitter, and unlock the Coupon Code to receive a 10% off on the current purchase. For every new member who joins via the Referral Program, the referring customer gets a 15% discount on next purchase. The new customer can avail 10% discount on their first purchase, and can earn more lucrative discounts and special offers on sharing the word for MAKEUPShades on social media. Just share a discount link among friends and relatives on Facebook and Twitter, and get an instant discount of 10% on current purchases. Discounts are available on all products. This is a limited period offer and must be availed before the Referral Program expires.

For upcoming festivals of Dusshera and Diwali, MAKEUPShades offers fantastic discounts and special offers on facial kits, perfumes and fragrances, and skin care products for men and women. Available at amazingly low prices, perfumes and fragrances are available in a plethora of choices; from most renowned brands, such as, Lomani, Davidoff, Wild Stone, Park Avenue, Yardley, Nivea, Adidas, Fogg, Jovan, and Nike.

In the skincare segment, there is a wide range of products including moisturiser, sunscreen, face wash, fairness products, scrub, face treatment, anti-ageing, and body skin treatment products from leading brands like Nivea, L’Oreal, Lotus Herbal, Jovees, Shahnaz Husain, Biotique, VLCC, and Oxy Glow. This festive season, MAKEUPShades brings matchless discounts on facial kits and treatment products from top brands, such as, Skin Secrets, VLCC, Oxy Glow, Jovees, Aroma Magic, Lotus Herbals, Lotus, Nature’s Essence, and Shahnaz Husain. Compare products online and enjoy lucrative deals only at MAKEUPShades web store.

To know more about MakeupShades Referral Program, please visit http://www.makeupshades.com/.

About Makeupshades.com

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Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) September 12, 2014

As the latest phase of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) strong school nutrition standards take effect, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation will honor 250 schools for becoming healthier places. School leaders will receive National Healthy Schools Awards at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Leaders Summit, September 12 – 13, in Washington, D.C. President Bill Clinton will recognize the event guests and award recipients for their efforts in the fight against childhood obesity on Friday evening.

President Clinton also will share data showing how the Alliance paved the way for healthier school meals through a series of agreements brokered with leading school food manufacturers in 2011, prior to federal nutrition standards taking effect. According to preliminary results from a multi-year evaluation, the sale of “Alliance- compliant” healthier school meal products by these leading manufactures—those products with whole grains, lean protein, and zero trans-fat cooking oils; non-fried vegetables; fresh/frozen/canned fruit; and low-fat lunch entrées with reduced total fat, saturated fat, and sodium levels—increased 71 percent between the 2010-11 and 2012-13 school years.

“This data suggests that unhealthy food choices are being replaced by healthy food choices for millions of students across the country,” said President Bill Clinton, co-founder of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. “The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s work with schools and food companies proves that with planning and support, manufacturers can make and sell healthier foods, schools will offer it, and kids will eat it.”

School Awardees

Recognized schools are taking advantage of the healthier choices and are leading by example. Working with the Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program, an evidence-based, national initiative that guides schools to create, implement, and sustain healthy environments, schools across the country are making comprehensive healthy changes. One hundred percent of the 250 schools receiving the National Healthy Schools Award:

Meet or exceed updated federal nutrition standards for school breakfast and lunch, which include increased fruits and vegetables, whole grain-rich items and meals lower in saturated fat
Offer school breakfast to their students every day
Met the beverage requirements for the federal Smart Snacks in School standards ahead of the July 1, 2014 requirement
Implement district wellness policies and report progress annually, ahead of the proposed rule
Provide students with at least 60 minutes of physical education per week and ensure activity throughout the school day

The 250 recognized schools, 64 percent of which are high need (40 percent or more of the student population is eligible for free and reduced price lunches), come from 30 states. Each recognized school meets or exceeds stringent standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for healthy eating and physical activity programs and policies. Schools are eligible for National Healthy Schools Awards at the Bronze, Silver, or Gold level based on the success they achieve and are also eligible to achieve national recognition with Let’s Move! Active Schools. For a list of the 250 awardees, please see the Alliance’s website.

These awardees are a fraction of the total schools enrolled in the Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program across the country. Of all the schools that participate in the Program and have such data (approx. 7,000), 97 percent are meeting USDA school meal regulations and 72 percent are meeting the Smart Snacks in School beverage standards.

“With the support of the Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program, the schools we’re honoring today are promoting healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices that are essential to building a national Culture of Health,” said Dr. John Lumpkin, senior vice president for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a primary funder of the Healthy Schools Program. “Their leadership and commitment are making a critical difference in helping to reverse the nation’s epidemic of childhood obesity, and giving kids the right start in leading long, healthy lives.”

“Childhood obesity can carry severe medical consequences for our kids, which is why I’m particularly excited about the accomplishments of these schools. With support from the Alliance, they have inspired staff and students to eat healthier foods and be more physically active,” said Dr. Elliott Antman, president of the American Heart Association, which co-founded the Alliance for a Healthier Generation with the Clinton Foundation.

Industry Data

Through Alliance agreements signed in 2011, prior to the implementation of federal nutrition standards, leading school food manufacturers pledged to price healthier items at rates no higher than comparable “non-compliant” items, to shift sales toward products that meet the Alliance’s science-based nutritional criteria, and to shift marketing efforts toward these healthier products.

Now, three years later, at the 2014 Leaders Summit, President Clinton will announce preliminary data regarding the Alliance’s work with school food manufacturers to improve the nutrition of school meals. The data was monitored and validated by Keybridge, a Washington, D.C.-based economic and public policy consulting firm. The data illustrates changes being made by industry to bring healthier and affordable foods into school lunchrooms. In fact, total sales of healthier, Alliance-compliant products to participating schools increased by $ 130 million, or 71 percent, between the 2010-11 and 2012-13 school years. Alliance-compliant product sales represented nearly a third of all school food sales by these participating manufacturers during the 2012-13 school year.

Representing the majority of the school meals market for proteins and potato products and sizeable shares in most other product categories, participating manufacturers include AdvancePierre Foods, Aryzta, Asian Food Solutions, Bake Crafters, ConAgra Foods, High Liner Foods, JTM Food Group, McCain Foods USA, Rich Products Corporation, Tasty Brands, Trident Seafoods, and Tyson Foods.

“While the Alliance is pleased to see these steps in the right direction of manufacturers contributing positively to the fight against childhood obesity, we still have a long way to go,” said Dr. Howell Wechsler, Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. “It’s going to take thousands more schools following in the footsteps of the school, business, and community leaders we’re recognizing this weekend, and many more manufacturers developing and selling healthier, affordable products to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.”

Additional results, including information on changes in product-specific sales and data updated through the most recent school year (2013-14) will be released in the final study later this year.

Community and Business Awardees

This year, the Alliance is awarding Healthier Generation Hero Awards to community and business leaders who have made extraordinary efforts to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic.

The recipient of the Alliance’s Healthy Out-of-School Time Hero Award is the Wilson Park Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, a community organization that contributes to the healthy development of the young people it works with by focusing on healthy eating and physical activity. The organization replaced unhealthy foods with healthy foods and beverages, found ways to make holiday celebrations healthier, introduced physical activities such as relay races and dancing, and engaged the community in their wellness efforts.

The recipient of the Corporate Hero Award is Sanofi US. Because of Sanofi’s commitment to the Alliance, the organization has been able to implement its approach to school wellness in more than 90 schools in New Jersey, directly benefitting more than 56,000 students. In addition, more than 13,000 children of Sanofi US employees now have access to critical preventive services through the Alliance’s Healthier Generation Benefit, which helps promote the development of life-long healthy habits among children and families.

About the Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program and 2014 Leaders Summit

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program helps to create and sustain healthy school environments where students, especially those in greatest need, can learn more and flourish. It is proven to have a positive impact on students’ health. Schools participating in the Healthy Schools Program have access to national experts, trainings, and resources including the Smart Snacks Product Calculator, Product Navigator, sample menus, and product lists to help meet federal standards.

With the assistance of the Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program, many schools started serving healthier meals in advance of the federal implementation deadline. Similarly, the Alliance is supporting schools in their efforts to serve healthier snacks and beverages in compliance with the USDA’s Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards that went into effect July 1.

“I am honored to say that every single one of our recognized schools—in addition to thousands more also participating in the Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program—is prioritizing our children’s health by improving the foods and beverages served to students,” said Dr. Howell Wechsler.

The Alliance helps schools build healthier environments for nearly 15 million students by improving physical education, health education, child nutrition, and staff wellness policies and programs in nearly 25,000 schools. Its Healthy Schools Program is funded primarily by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The Alliance is pleased to welcome additional esteemed guest speakers to the 2014 Leaders Summit: Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Charles E. Milam, Principal Director for Military Community and Family Policy, U.S. Department of Defense, as well as panel moderator Joy Bauer of NBC’s TODAY Show and master of ceremonies Bonnie Bernstein, veteran sports journalist. View the speaker line-up and agenda on the Alliance’s event web page.

In addition to RWJF, the following organizations are providing support for the 2014 Leaders Summit: Sanofi, NutriBullet, Technogym, Brita, BOKS, SPARK, GoNoodle, GOPHER, The Cooper Institute, Healthy Highway, and Boosterthon.

About the Alliance for a Healthier Generation

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation, empowers kids to develop lifelong, healthy habits. The Alliance works with schools, companies, community organizations, healthcare professionals and families to build healthier environments for millions of children. To learn more and join the movement, visit http://www.HealthierGeneration.org, Twitter, and Facebook.

About The Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation

The Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation builds partnerships of great purpose between businesses, governments, NGOs, and individuals everywhere to deliver lasting solutions and empower people to live better lives. Because of the Foundation’s work, 18,000 American schools are providing kids with healthy food choices in an effort to eradicate childhood obesity; 21,000 African farmers have improved their crops to feed 30,000 people; 248 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions are being reduced in cities worldwide; more than 5,000 people have been trained in marketable job skills in Colombia; more than 5 million people have benefited from lifesaving HIV/AIDS medications; and members of the Clinton Global Initiative have made nearly 2,300 Commitments to Action to improve more than 400 million lives around the world. Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association (AHA) is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke—America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. The American Heart Association team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of the offices around the country. Follow AHA on Facebook and Twitter.

About the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

For more than 40 years the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has worked to improve the health and health care of all Americans. The Foundation is striving to build a national Culture of Health that will enable all Americans to live longer, healthier lives now and for generations to come. For more information, visit http://www.rwjf.org. Follow the Foundation on Twitter at http://www.rwjf.org/twitter or on Facebook at http://www.rwjf.org/facebook.

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Wayne, NJ (PRWEB) September 23, 2014

September is Self-improvement Month, and a leading Wayne, NJ dentist takes this opportunity to introduce a safe and effective gum disease treatment that works without cutting or stitching of the delicate gum tissue. Dr. Laurence C. Breiterman explains to his patients that a truly healthy body requires a fully healthy mouth. Problems of oral health can contribute to overall health issues in surprising ways. But with LANAP® laser surgery, he is able to eliminate infected tissue caused by gum disease for his patients in as little as one simple office visit.

The FDA cleared LANAP® protocol involves a laser that Dr. Breiterman uses to target the diseased and damaged tissue that results from ongoing gum infection. Most patients report only mild discomfort and slight bleeding from the minimally invasive laser gum surgery. Now that there is a Wayne, NJ dentist able to perform the quick and effective procedure, area patients need not avoid gum disease treatment out of fear of a painful and invasive gum surgery experience.

For Self-improvement Month, Dr. Breiterman recommends that his patients consider treating gum disease as a good step toward overall health. Many recent studies have shown links between untreated periodontal disease and other health problems, such as increased risks of some types of cancers and heart disease. Even memory may be improved when active infection is eliminated from the mouth.

Researchers believe the infection that causes gum disease can potentially travel through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, where the bacteria can do different kinds of damage to bodily organs and systems. The best defense against the threat of damage from gum disease is to eliminate the infection, which Dr. Breiterman can do with the LANAP® protocol, and then keep the gums and teeth healthy with ongoing oral hygiene and regular dental care.

There is no time like Self-improvement Month to celebrate a healthy mouth and the contribution it can make to a healthy body. Learn more about Dr. Breiterman, the Wayne, NJ dentist who uses laser technology in gum disease treatment, on the web at http://www.newjerseygumsurgery.com or by phone at (973) 694-2835.

About the Doctor

Advanced Dental Techniques is a general practice offering personalized dental care for Wayne, New Jersey patients. Since graduating from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Dr. Laurence C. Breiterman’s desire to become one of the best has led him to pursue almost 3,000 hours of continuing education. In 2007, Dr. Breiterman received the Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, which recognizes a dentist’s commitment to advanced dental education. He is part of one percent of dental professionals providing the LANAP® FDA cleared laser procedure for gum disease treatment. Dr. Breiterman is also a Fellow in the International Congress of Implantologists and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. To learn more about Advanced Dental Techniques and their dental services, visit their website at http://www.newjerseygumsurgery.com and call (973) 694-2835.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) September 26, 2014

Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique is excited to be one of the first aesthetic practices in Texas to provide two non-surgical fat reduction CoolSculpting machines. Unlike many offices that can only treat one area in an hour, Mirror Mirror has the ability to address two treatment areas at the same time. The beauty boutique can essentially cut the CoolSculpting treatment time in half.    

CoolSculpting is based around Cryolipolysis, a unique technique designed to erase stubborn layers of isolated fatty deposits. Two paddles, placed on either side of the target area, bring tissues down to an extremely low temperature. While the healthy tissues are unaffected, the fat cells are rendered lifeless, and are then naturally flushed away by the body.

Each area of the CoolSculpting procedure takes about one hour to complete. Mirror Mirror’s double machines means two areas, such as both love handles, arms or thighs, can be addressed during the same 60 minute time frame. There is no need for patients to take time away from their busy schedules to treat the ‘other half’ of an area.

Houston’s newest addition to the medi-spa scene, Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique is owned by Dr. Paul Vitenas, whose cosmetic surgery practice, Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, shares the state-of-the-art and contemporary building. Through his meticulous attention to detail, the private setting offers unique luxuries such as a private entrance, Ulthera treatments, IPL treatments, the two CoolSculpting machines, and skin care products.

“Nothing we do at Mirror Mirror is ever by chance. We strive to meet the highest standards of cosmetic care,” Dr. Vitenas explains.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Paul Vitenas, Jr. has over 25 years of experience in cosmetic surgery. He is highly sought after for his extensive skill and his reputation. His specialties include facelift, breast augmentation, body lift, liposuction, and tummy tuck.

The brand new office opened in early September, and has already proven itself to be among the most elite aesthetic practices in Houston, TX. Aside from CoolSculpting, Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique also offers a wide array of noninvasive procedures to revamp and revitalize the appearance, including Botox, Radiesse and Juvederm Voluma XC.

Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique is located off Richmond Avenue, between Greenway Plaza and The Galleria, in the heart of beautiful Houston, Texas. Patients can schedule a consultation by contacting the office at 281-810-9083; however, drop-ins are always welcome.

Contact:

Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique

4208 Richmond

Suite 100

Houston, Texas 77027

281-810-9083

http://www.mirrormirrorhouston.com

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Palo Alto, CA, USA (PRWEB) November 07, 2013

ComplianceOnline, the leading governance, risk and compliance advisory network with over 500 experts in various regulatory subjects, today announced a seminar on Manufacturing and Marketing Cosmeceutical and Homeopathic OTCs: Complying with FDA’s Rules for Drug Products that do not require FDA Pre-Approval. The one and a half day seminar by former FDA Official Bill Schwemer will be held on November 14 and 15 in Miami, FL.

The seminar will explain in depth the FDA rules and policies regarding manufacturing and labeling of low risk OTC drugs not covered by approved New Drug Applications.

For more information or to register for the seminar, please click here.

Seminar instructor Bill Schwemer is an ex-FDA official having more than 50 years of experience in dealing with FDA compliance matters. He spent 30 years working with the FDA as a field Investigator, Director of Field Investigations, Assistant Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs and Special Assistant to Deputy Commissioner for Policy.

During the one and a half day seminar, Mr. Schwemer will focus on FDA rules and policies regarding manufacturing and marketing of drug products that do not require FDA pre-approval. He will explain the legal definitions of cosmetics, drugs, dietary supplements and differences in the way homeopathic and conventional drugs are regulated. It will help the attendees understand OTC drug monographs. Attendees will learn the best practices for complying with GMP regulations for low risk products and will get tips to minimize the regulatory risk of warning letters and other FDA enforcement actions.

The seminar will be beneficial for professionals working in cosmetics, nutritional, liquid soap or other companies that want to add OTC Drug ingredients to, or making drug claims for their products. It will provide valuable guidance to senior managers of business owners, product managers, labeling professional, regulatory and quality professional, sales, marketing and customer service, product R & D staff, product formulation engineers and manufacturing professionals.

Date: Thursday, November 14 (8.30 AM- 5.00PM) and Friday, November 15, 2013 (8.30AM- 1.00PM)

Location: Miami, FL

Registration Cost: $ 1,499.00 per registration

Early bird discounts: For discounts on early registrations, please click here.

Register by phone: Please call our customer service specialists at +1-650-620-3937 or email to customercare(at)complianceonline(dot)com

For more information on ComplianceOnline or to browse through our trainings, please visit our website.

About ComplianceOnline

ComplianceOnline is a leading provider of regulatory compliance trainings for companies and professionals in regulated industries. ComplianceOnline has successfully trained over 35,000 professionals from 9,000 companies to comply with the requirements of regulatory agencies. ComplianceOnline is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and can be reached at http://www.complianceonline.com. ComplianceOnline is a MetricStream portal. MetricStream (http://www.metricstream.com/) is a market leader in Enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Management Solutions for global corporations.

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