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contents contents stnetnoc does botox work get started with a weight loss plan now dental health cosmetic surgery is it right for you beauty and health magazine august 2011 www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com 6 steps to healthier hair 4

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miami-broward publisher dr deysi garcia info@beautyandhealthmagazine.com editor dr kadir galvan art director alfredo contreras m web director www.proweber.com corporate office 2861 ne 185th street suite 304 aventura fl 33180 phone 1-888-592-4238 fax 305-433-8441 info@beautyandhealthmagazine.com www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com for information on how to advertise on beauty and health magazine or where to find it please call 1.888.592.4238 or email info@beautyandhealthmagazine.com beauty and health magazine is published twelve times a year it is distributed free of charge throughout miami-dade and broward counties beauty and health magazine is not responsible for statements made by advertisers or writers we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information we print but cannot be held responsible from any consequences arising from omissions or errors no portions of this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission all rights reserved comments and suggestions are welcome copyright 2011 by beauty and health magazine all rights reserved www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com august 2011 beauty and health magazine 5

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does botox work does botox work treatment overview the injection of botulinum toxin commonly known as botox has become very popular for reducing wrinkles and rejuvenating the aging face the effects are only temporary but the injections can be done quickly require no recovery time and are not as complicated as many other cosmetic procedures for the face botulinum toxin is produced by clostridium botulinum bacteria when a small amount of botox is injected into a muscle it blocks nerve signals that tell your muscles to contract the effect is that it temporarily weakens or paralyzes the facial muscles and smoothes or eliminates wrinkles in the skin for a few months getting a botox injection takes just a few minutes what to expect after treatment for the first 2 to 3 hours after treatment take it easy and do not rub the treated area after that you can return to your regular activities it can take 3 to 4 days before you notice an effect from the botox the full effect may take up to 1 week the results may last 90 to 120 days after that you will begin to see the wrinkles return how well it works within 72 hours after treatment the injection of botox partly or completely smooths wrinkles for most people it works in up to 85 of adults younger than 50 and up to 70 of adults between 50 and 65 but the results are temporary typically lasting only 3 to 4 months you will have to return for injections every 3 to 4 months to maintain the effects the dose of botox usually is the same each time you get an injection the long-term effects of repeated botox injections are not known why it is done botulinum toxin has been approved by the u.s food and drug administration fda for treating frown lines in adults younger than 65 botox injections also are frequently used to reduce other wrinkles on the face and neck such as crow s feet brow furrow and forehead lines botulinum toxin is also approved by the fda to treat eye muscle disorders including strabismus crosseyes abnormal neck and shoulder contractions and vocal cord spasms risks the most common side effects are · headache · bruising · drooping eyelid rare other side effects include flu-like symptoms nausea temporary facial pain redness at the injection site reduced blinking and weakness in the muscles of the face in extreme cases this muscle weakness can limit your facial expressions on rare occasions a sore may develop on the white of the eye corneal ulceration the risks of repeated botox injections are not known www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com 6 beauty and health magazine august 2011

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what to think about botox injections are more convenient and less painful than other procedures for reducing wrinkles and making your face look younger chemical peels dermabrasion laser resurfacing face-lift keep in mind that the effects of an injection last only a few months to maintain the effects you will have to receive injections several times a year while a single injection may seem inexpensive the cost of repeated injections can quickly add up there are no known serious side effects from botox but be aware that it is too soon to know whether any long-term problems will result from repeatedly injecting a paralyzing agent into the muscles www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com august 2011 beauty and health magazine 7

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6 healthier hair steps to sing the wrong gels combs or accessories can wreak havoc on your tresses resulting in hair damage and loss but simple steps including choosing the right product can add luster to your locks says a dermatologist speaking at the annual meeting of the american academy of dermatolog hair breakage is the most common cause of hair loss says zoe d draelos md clinical associate professor of dermatology at wake forest university school of medicine in winston-salem n.c the first step is to recognize the factors responsible for lackluster hair in order to learn how you can change your hair-care regimen to improve it u 1· don t scratch 1· don t scratch when people scratch their scalp they also scratch their hair she says the average person with dandruff will scratch their head for 90 minutes a week she says and that can result in breakage and loss if you ve noticed dandruff white flakes from your scalp you can try a dandruff shampoo most of these are now formulated so that they are gentle enough to use every day if that doesn t take care of it talk to a dermatologist about what treatments may relieve the itch 2· be gentle with long hair 2· be gentle with long hair long hair is weaker at the ends she says thus yanking pulling stretching or combing or brushing it for 100 strokes a day is not a good idea if you have long hair that is damaged consider switching to a shorter style to improve your hair s overall appearance 3·use better styling tools tools use better styling 3· when choosing a comb look for a broad-tooth comb with smooth rounded teeth that easily slips through hair draelos advises or a widelyspaced brush that won t damage hair also be careful with hair clips and tight-fitting rubber bands because anything that crunches crushes or squashes the hair can result in damage she says rather than using rubber bands for ponytails choose fabric scrunchies that loosely hold hair together www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com august 2011 beauty and health magazine 9

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4· splurge on hair cuts make sure you choose a trained stylist for a quality hair cut with sharp scissors she recommends any defect in a scissor blade can crush or damage the hair shaft predisposing it to split ends also get frequent trims 5· avoid products that promise long-lasting hold make sure you choose a trained stylist for a quality hair cut with sharp scissors she recommends any defect in a scissor blade can crush or damage the hair shaft predisposing it to split ends also get frequent trims 6· avoid excessive hair coloring and bleaching the basic rules of hair dyeing are always staying within your coloring group preferably dyeing hair no more than three shades from your natural color she says also try and avoid excessive chemicals permanent waves that add body can ultimately weaken the hair shaft while getting hair relaxed can weaken hair it can also facilitate length in people with kinky hair since it will be less likely to break when it is combed also she says hair thins with age so chemicals used should be weaker than those used during one s younger years first dental magazine en español for advertising information please call toll free 1.8888.592.4238 or e-mail us at contact@odontologiaaldia.com 10 beauty and health magazine august 2011 www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com

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get started with a weight loss plan now by paige waehner despite the way it feels losing weight isn t a mysterious process it s a simple matter of burning more calories than you eat but if it were really that simple none of us would have a weight problem would we weight loss can be such a struggle that we start thinking we have to do somethin drastic to see results diets pills or those weird fitness gadgets on infomercials that promise instant success the true secret to weight loss is this make small changes each and every day and you ll slowly but surely lose those extra pounds the key is to forget about instant results and settle in for the long run rules of weight loss to lose one pound of fat you must burn approximately 3500 calories over and above what you already burn doing daily activities that sounds like a lot of calories and you certainly wouldn t want to try to burn 3500 calories in one day however by taking it step-by-step you can determine just what you need to do each day to burn or cut out those extra calories below is a step by step process for getting started 1.calculate your bmr basal metabolic rate your bmr is what your body needs to maintain normal functions like breathing and digestion this is the minimum number of calories you need to eat each day keep in mind that no calculator will be 100 accurate so you may need to adjust these numbers as you go along below is a step by step processfor getting started 2.calculate your activity level use a calorie calculator to figure out how many calories you burn while sitting standing exercising lifting weights etc throughout the day it helps to keep a daily activity journal or you could even wear a heart rate monitor that calculates calories burned www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com august 2011 beauty and health magazine 11

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3.keep track of how many calories you eat you can use a site like calorie count or use a food journal to write down what you eat and drink each day be as accurate as possible measuring when you need to or looking up nutritional information for restaurants if you eat out 4.add it up take your bmr number add your activity calories and then subtract your food calories from that total if you re eating more than you re burning your bmr activity is 2000 and you re eating 2400 calories you ll gain weight if you re burning more than you eat you ll lose weight example mary s bmr is 1400 calories and she burns 900 calories in daily activity with regular exercise walking around and doing household chores to maintain her weight she should be eating 2300 calories but after keeping a food journal mary finds that she s eating 2550 calories every day by eating 250 more calories than her body needs mary will gain one pound every 2 weeks this example shows how easy it is to gain weight without even knowing it however it s also easy to lose weight even if the process itself can be slow you can start by making small changes in your diet and activity levels and immediately start burning more calories than you re eating if you can find a way to burn an extra 200 to 500 calories each day with both exercise and diet you re on the right track try these ideas instead of an afternoon coke an egg mcmuffin using your break eat sweets hitting the snooze button watching tv after work do this drink a glass of water calories saved 97 eat a small whole wheat bagel +1 tbsp of peanut butter calories saved 185 walk up and down a flight of stairs for 10 minutes calories burned 100 get up 10 minutes early and go for a brisk walk calories burned 100 do 10 minutes of yoga calories burned 50 total calories saved 532 based on a 140-pound person how much exercise do i need exercise is an important weight loss tool but how much you need varies from person to person the guidelines recommend at least 250 minutes per week which comes out to about 50 minutes 5 days a week if you re a beginner start small for example with 3 days of cardio for 15-30 minutes gradually adding time each week to give your body time to adapt 12 beauty and health magazine august 2011 www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com

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cosmetic surgery by r merrel olesen md and marie b.v olesen is it right for you only when you are realistic about the real risks of having cosmetic surgery the costs and the recovery can you make the best possible decision for yourself remember you re in the driver s seat here and the choice is yours you can say aye or nay to cosmetic surgery one thing is certain you ll be the one who has to live with the consequences whatever you do different people have different triggers that turn dissatisfaction into action at some point something happens that tilts you over the edge one way or another your decisionmaking process may lead to one of three conclusions go forward stop or postpone your decision understanding your motivations is an important step toward making your final decision getting to the heart of your motivations when considering having cosmetic surgery you want to be sure that your motivations are personal and positive when you re in control of your life and are a positive and happy person cosmetic surgery can be a wonder ful way to improve some imperfection that is bothering you you re not looking at cosmetic surgery as a panacea for your problems but as an enhancement of your nice life if you re thinking about having cosmetic surgery to solve some life crises or heal a sick emotional relationship think again the very fact that you are dealing with significant emotional or psychological issues should be a warning flag to you to wait if you don t have any emotional or relationships issues but are facing significant financial or health issues then you also want to wait until those issues are resolved this is a significant personal decision and you want all your ducks in a row this decision isn t one in which you simply hope for the best or plunge ahead 14 beauty and health magazine august 2011 www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com

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assessing your health checking your finances www.beautyandhealthmagazine.com august 2011 beauty and health magazine 15

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