LifeCell Anti-Wrinkle Cream Anti-Aging Skin Care ~ Botox Alternative

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I wonder whether anybody here tried this cream, to comment on its efficacy:

LifeCell Anti-Wrinkle Cream Anti-Aging Skin Care
~ Botox Alternative ~ 2.54 ounces




Here is what they claim (no endorsement implied):

Product Features

- LifeCell intensely moisturizes and nourishes your skin... like it has never been moisturized before ever!
- LifeCell reduces the appearance of discolorations and imperfections.
- LifeCell reduces the appearance of under-eye puffiness and dark circles.
Lips appear fuller; fine lines around the mouth appear smoothened and lip "bleed" is prevented.
- LifeCell helps stimulate production of collagen, helping lines, wrinkles and unsightly "crow's feet" to look more smoothened out, lifted away.


Ingredients:

Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid:
According to the Mayo Clinic Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid is an antioxidant that penetrates skin cell membranes, where it neutralizes free radicals and increases the effectiveness of other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E.

Ascorbyl Palmitate:
Fat soluble form of Vitamin C. According to the Mayo Clinic, Topical vitamin C may reduce wrinkles, thicken skin and protect against sun damage. Vitamin C is an antioxidant nutrient that helps recycle vitamin E.

Deanol:
Considered a great ingredient to treat sagging skin. Speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology meet, Dr. Patricia Farris excitedly said. "This is the first time that we have seen evidence that any topical treatment could be helpful in treating the anatomic [muscular] changes that occur as a result of aging.

Idebenone:
A group of researchers developed the first ever protocol to compare the efficacy of antioxidants. They tested and compared 6 of the most potent antioxidants (including Ibedenone), known to science, on their effects on preventing free-radical skin-damage.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-3:
AH3 blocks the nerve signals (neurotransmitters) that control the contraction of facial muscles. This produces a significant reduction in both the depth and size of dynamic fine lines and wrinkles.

Regu:
LifeCell also has a proprietary Swiss formulation consisting of specially purified soy and rice peptides and yeast protein produced biochemically.

Directions:
A. Using the ring finger or pinkey - dot LifeCell along the edge of the orbital bone - the bone directly under the eye. Two dots of LifeCell should be sufficient to cover the area. Gently pat (do not rub!) the cream into the skin - staying around the edge of the bone. Do not get closer! LifeCell, once absorbed into the skin, will spread.


Product Description:
Columbia University Trained Plastic Surgeon Discovers Revolutionary New Breakthrough In Skin care Science That Makes Lines And Wrinkles Virtually Vanish Before Your Very Eyes!

24-Hour Moisturizer:
LifeCell intensely moisturizes and nourishes your skin... like it has never been moisturized before ever! (Many pharmacists believe LifeCell is the best moisturizer in the world because it can penetrate through 20 skin cell layers.) It's a welcome surge of relief you feel instantly.

Natural Collagen Stimulator:
LifeCell helps stimulate production of collagen, helping lines, wrinkles and unsightly "crow's feet" to look more smoothened out, lifted away. Wrinkles appear pushed up and out as though plumped from within.

Microlifter & Firmer:
LifeCell's 25,000 microlifters immediately form a network to help make your skin look tighter and firmer. (On average, women over 40 have over 25,000 micro-points on their face which LifeCell's microlifters target.)

Age Spots:
LifeCell reduces the appearance of discolorations and imperfections.

Beautiful Eyes:
LifeCell increases balance of moisture in the gentle skin around eyes. Eyelids appear lifted, eyes look recountoured and wide-open.

Serious Dark Circles & Under-Eye Puffiness?
LifeCell reduces the appearance of under-eye puffiness and dark circles. And this happens at the same time... LifeCell reduces the appearance of eye puffiness and dark circles.

Lip Plumper:
Lips appear fuller; fine lines around the mouth appear smoothened and lip "bleed" is prevented. Your "provocative pout" remains soft, moist, seductive... all day, all night! With continued use your lips' natural color looks restored.

Living Long and Loving It: Achieving a Healthy and Active Lifestyle (New Book)

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Living Long and Loving It: Achieving a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
by Irvin M. Korr and Rene J. McGovern (Paperback - Jan 31, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Prometheus Books):

Stereotypes about the elderly are so prevalent that elders themselves often buy into them. People young and old assume that retirement is a time of inactivity, less social involvement, and inevitable physical decline. For over nine decades Dr. Irwin M. Korr was a living refutation of that dreary stereotype. Through a holistic approach to health, based on the principles of osteopathic medicine, he proved that healthy, vigorous, fulfilling old age and long life are the natural culmination of healthy living. In his eighties, Dr. Korr was regularly playing tennis and cross-county skiing, while continuing his career as a medical educator, researcher, author, and lecturer.

In this inspiring guide to achieving a healthy lifestyle at any time of life, Dr. Korr explains with enthusiasm and great clarity how any reader can apply scientifically based osteopathic principles to improve quality of life and promote successful aging. Among the principles he stresses is that the human body incorporates its own healing and defensive systems, as well as a health maintenance system. Together they form an indwelling healthcare system that is the ultimate source of health and for which each individual must take primary responsibility. By learning to develop healthy habits, we take care of the "physician within" to ensure that our inner physician can then take care of us.

Dr. Korr also emphasizes the importance of regular exercise and the beneficial effects that freedom of motion and physical activity bring, not only on our musculoskeletal system but also for our various internal organs, as well as our state of mind. He recommends stretching exercises such as Yoga and whatever workout routine an individual finds enjoyable, from walking to jogging, swimming, and bicycling. Finally, he makes the point that healthy aging is a choice that anyone can make at any time of life by making beneficial lifestyle changes.

About the Author:

Irvin M. Korr, PhD (1909-2004), was widely known and regarded for his writing in the fields of medical education, medical philosophy, and heath promotion. He spent most of his career at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, but also worked at New York University School of Medicine, Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the University of Texas School of Osteopathic Medicine. He wrote numerous articles and several books, mostly on the human nervous system and the physiological basis for osteopathic medicine.

Rene J. McGovern, PhD (Kirksville, MO), is a geriatric and health psychologist and professor of neurobehavioral sciences and community and family medicine at A.T. Still University in Kirksville, MO. She is also on the faculty of the department of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. She has lectured nationally and internationally on geriatrics and behavioral health and headed the federally funded ElderLynk project to integrate mental health in primary care for the elderly. She is the coauthor, with J.J. McGovern, of Your Healer Within: A Unified Field Theory of Healthcare, as well as many articles in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Key words:
New books, Living Long, Active Lifestyle, Irvin Korr, Prometheus Books, elderly, retirement, holistic approach, osteopathic medicine, successful aging, exercise, Yoga, healthy aging, medical education, medical philosophy, heath promotion, geriatrics, ElderLynk project

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Essentials of Geriatric Physical Therapy (New Book)

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Essentials of Geriatric Physical Therapy
by Jennifer M. Bottomley, Ph.D. (Hardcover - Jan 31, 2008)

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Key words:
New books, Geriatric Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Jennifer Bottomley, geriatrics, geriatric

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"Beat Memory Loss: The Complete Guide to Making the Most of Your Memory" (New Book)

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Beat Memory Loss:
The Complete Guide to Making the Most of Your Memory
(Use Your Brain to Beat... S.)
by Rita Carter (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)


Publisher: Cassell

Key words:
New books, Beat Memory Loss, Rita Carter, Cassell

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"Smile for Life: Rejuvenation Dentistry and the Art of Wellness" (New Book)

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Smile for Life:
Rejuvenation Dentistry and the Art of Wellness
by Gerald P. Curatola (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)


Publisher: Mdpublish.com

Key words:
New books, Smile for Life, Rejuvenation Dentistry, Art of Wellness, Gerald Curatola, Mdpublish.com

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New Book -- "Ultra-Longevity: The Seven-step Program for a Younger, Healthier You"

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Here is a new book for discussion here:

Ultra-Longevity:
The Seven-step Program for a Younger, Healthier You
(Thorndike Large Print Health, Home and Learning)
by Mark Liponis (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008) - Large Print

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Thorndike Press):

Medical director of the world-famous Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Dr. Mark Liponis presents his extraordinary new idea: that aging and aging-related diseases---including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes---are autoimmune problems, and that a well-managed immune system is the key to healthy aging. Cutting-edge research makes UltraLongevity the first and only book to explore aging within the context of the immune system, and it will change the way we look at health forever. Starting with a quiz---"How Fast Are You Aging?"---Liponis explains the new science, lays out an accessible and proven 7-step program with an 8-day meal plan, and motivates readers to put the program into practice so that they can keep their minds sharp, become more physically fit, be more resistant to infections and disease, and feel and stay younger than they ever imagined. Through the UltraLongevity program, Liponis promises more than a long life; he promises a long, healthy life.

Advance praise for UltraLongevity:

-- "What an awesome and practical anti-aging program! Dr. Liponis's approach to longevity is based on proven technological breakthroughs supported by hundreds of studies. This is the best original thinking I have seen in decades!" - Stephen T. Sinatra, MD, FACC, CNS, coauthor of Reverse Heart Disease Now

-- "UltraLongevity is a treasure - it's loaded with exactly the kind of information everyone needs to live well and vibrantly - for as long as possible." - Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

-- ". . . an insightful, simplified, and integrated approach to achieving optimal health, wellness, and longevity." - Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States.

Key words:
New books, Ultra-Longevity, Mark Liponis, Thorndike Press, aging, aging-related diseases, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune problems, immune system, anti-aging, longevity

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New Book -- "Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late"

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Reverse Heart Disease Now:
Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late
by Stephen Sinatra, James C. Roberts, M.D., and Martin Zucker (Paperback - Jan 18, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Wiley):

While most books focus solely on the role of cholesterol in heart disease, Reverse Heart Disease Now draws on new research that points to the surprising other causes. Two leading cardiologists draw on their collective fifty years of clinical cardiology research to show you how to combine the benefits of modern medicine, over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, and simple lifestyle changes to have a healthy heart.

From the Back Cover:

"Drs. Sinatra and Roberts have taken preventive cardiology to an entirely new level. . . . I highly recommend this important and groundbreaking new book."
­Nicholas Perricone, M.D., bestselling author of The Perricone Prescription and Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity

"A must-read for anyone interested in stopping heart disease in its tracks. If you want to live a long and healthy life, this is the book for you."
­Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., bestselling author of Brain Longevity

Leading cardiologists Dr. Stephen Sinatra and Dr. James Roberts draw on their collective fifty years of clinical cardiology research to show you how to combine the benefits of modern medicine, over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, and simple lifestyle changes to have a healthy heart­whether you have acute or chronic disease or just want to prevent cardiovascular disease from developing. You'll discover how:

-- You can combat heart disease before the first heart attack

-- Medications, scientifically proven supplements, and lifestyle changes can extinguish the flames of disease and purge and stabilize arteries­even for the most compromised cases

-- Fish oil, nattokinase, L-arginine, and other supplements can help prevent arterial clogging

-- CoQ10, along with L-carnitine and D-ribose, can powerfully recharge weak and ailing hearts

Key words:
New books, Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Plaque, Stephen Sinatra, James Roberts, Martin Zucker, Wiley, cholesterol, vitamins, supplements, lifestyle, Fish oil, nattokinase, L-arginine, CoQ10, L-carnitine, D-ribose, arterial clogging

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New Book -- "From Belly Fat to Belly Flat: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waist and Subtracting Years from Your Life..."

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From Belly Fat to Belly Flat:
How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waist and Subtracting Years from Your Life -- the Medically Proven Way to Reset Your Metabolism and Reshape Your Body
by M.D., C.W. Randolph and Genie James (Paperback - Jan 15, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (HCI):

Discover the hidden culprit behind the 'middle-age spread' -- and the simple plan that's helped hundreds of women over 30 break the fat cycle! I t's an all-too-common problem once you hit thirty: Despite your best efforts, you just can't seem to lose the extra weight around your middle, and you look in the mirror wondering what month and year you lost your waistline. Medical research proves you're not alone -- that the average American gains one to two pounds a year after age thirty -- usually around the stomach. Not only does this excess belly fat make you look and feel bad, it's the most damaging kind of fat; a precursor to heart attacks and certain types of cancer. To the contrary of other diet books, C.W. Randolph, M.D., a champion for women's health, explains that the real reason behind this problem has less to do with calories, carbs, or crunches and everything to do with a little-known but very real medical problem called 'estrogen dominance.' By treating thousands of women safely and effectively for over two decades, Dr. Randolph has discovered why we are in the midst of an estrogen epidemic and how you can save your waistline... and your health... using his 3-step plan comprised of an anti-estrogenic diet, natural progesterone supplementation, and exercise. You'll learn:
-How to self-diagnose estrogen dominance
-The top ten belly-blasting foods that jump-start weight loss and maintain hormone balance
-How your sleep patterns, exercise habits, and stress levels impact your hormone levels
-Which vitamins and supplements support, not sabotage, your overall hormone balance.

The result? Well within four weeks you'll lose pounds and inches' and reveal the flat belly -- and the health and vitality that go along with it.

Key words:
New books, belly fat, Hormones, C.W. Randolph, Genie James, HCI, women's health, estrogen dominance, estrogen, anti-estrogenic diet, progesterone, exercise, sleep, stress, vitamins, supplements, weight loss

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New Book -- The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow

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The Natural Hormone Makeover:
10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow
by Phuli Cohan (Hardcover - Jan 14, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Wiley):

During both perimenopause and menopause it is estimated that 800f all women suffer significant life altering symptoms such as fatigue, depression, low sex drive, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, recurrent urinary tract or vaginal infections, insomnia, and more. Many large-scale studies have been done looking at the safety of hormones. Unfortunately the largest studies in this country have looked at the safety and benefits of synthetic hormones given orally, primarily using horse estrogen (Premarin) and synthetic progesterone (Provera, or Medroxy progesterone). Medical evidence continues to mount against artificially replacing hormones (HRT), which paves the way for this all-natural approach to hormone rejuvenation.


From the Inside Flap:

"After having experienced various difficult perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms for years, I was helped greatly by Dr. Phuli Cohan's unique approach to treatment, which integrates elements of her training in Western, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicines."
­Nina Simonds, author of A Spoonful of Ginger and Spices of Life

Perimenopause, the five to fifteen years before menopause, is fraught with symptoms that are often ignored, or worse, tolerated. You can't avoid perimenopause or menopause, but you can avoid the suffering, loss of energy, and emotional ups and downs that accompany them. You can also retain your skin and muscle tone, feel as vigorous and healthy as ever, and enjoy an active sex life. And you don't have to risk your long-term health to do it.

In The Natural Hormone Makeover, a female doctor who has spent more than two decades studying the relationship between hormones and menopause presents a safe and effective program for using natural and bioidentical hormones to combat hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, fatigue, breast pain, hair loss, low sex drive, and many other symptoms linked to menopause-related hormone imbalances.

This easy-to-follow ten-step treatment program educates and empowers you to make the best choices to improve your symptoms and feel healthier, happier, and sexier. Combining traditions of Chinese medicine with the latest Western developments and discoveries, this regimen helps you create a personalized course of treatment using supplements, herbs, natural and bio-identical hormones, and diet to enhance both safety and hormone effectiveness.

You'll learn everything you need to know about:

-- The seven different forms of estrogen and how their "personalities" affect you

-- Bioidentical hormones and why they are safer and more effective than hormone replacement therapy

-- The importance of the adrenal gland in improving symptoms and slowing the aging process

-- Cutting-edge discoveries concerning hormone metabolism, dietary supplements, and safety

-- Altering the effects of lifestyle, environment, and genetics on hormone balance

-- Chinese herbal treatments and why they help you to metabolize your body's own hormones more completely

-- Assembling a team of health professionals to ensure the safety and effectiveness of your hormone makeover

If you've been confused about your health and whether you need or can use hormones safely, you're not alone. Judging by the rash of false claims, misguided warnings, and faulty explanations in recent years, so are many of the so-called experts. The Natural Hormone Makeover gives you clear, authoritative, scientifically proven in-formation you can trust. Read it and start to rediscover your inner glow today.

Key words:
New books, Natural Hormone Makeover, Phuli Cohan, Wiley, perimenopause, menopause, fatigue, depression, low sex drive, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, recurrent urinary tract or vaginal infections, insomnia, Premarin, Provera, Medroxy progesterone, HRT, bioidentical hormones, mood swings, breast pain, hair loss


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The Vitamin D Cure (New Book)

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The Vitamin D Cure
by James Dowd and Diane Stafford
(Hardcover - Jan 14, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Wiley):

Advance praise for The Vitamin D Cure

"The Vitamin D Cure is a revolutionary way to think about health and disease. My daughter suffered from a severe vitamin D deficiency and correcting it made a positive difference in her life. This book is practical and easy to read, and it offers hope for millions of people who suffer from pain, low energy, obesity, or depression."
­Daniel Amen, M.D., Director, Amen Clinics, Inc., and author of Making a Good Brain Great and Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

"For decades nutritional scientists assumed that recommended intakes of vitamin D prevented bone disease but offered few other health benefits. In this skillfully written book,Dr. Dowd expertly explains how vitamin D is actually a hormone whose insufficiency represents one of the most widespread health problems in the United States. By following the individualized program of supplementation and sun exposure outlined in this book, the risk for numerous chronic diseases can be reduced."
­Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet

"This is a timely and unique book that highlights the importance of vitamin D in the prevention and control of many common conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Recent clinical studies have documented the fact that most people are vitamin D deficient and that taking vitamin D supplements can reduce the risk of dying from all diseases. Dr. Dowd's five-step plan provides insight into the wonders of the forgotten vitamin and offers a practical and user-friendly game plan to place us on the road to heart health and a longer life."
­Jennifer H. Mieres, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Nuclear Cardiology at the New York University School of Medicine, coauthor of the Heart Smart Guide for Black Women and Latinas

"Vitamin D is truly a miracle vitamin – it is fundamentally important to health and fighting many different diseases. And yet most people don't come close to obtaining optimal amounts. In this book, Dr. James Dowd explains everything you need to know about vitamin D and how it can improve your health."
­Jack Challem, author of Stop Prediabetes Now, The Inflammation Syndrome, and The Food-Mood Solution

"It is rare these days to have clear and understandable explanations of medical science. Fortunately, Dr. Dowd has the knowledge and has taken the time to provide some excellent insights into the health advantages available to everyone through natural environmental resources like vitamin D. The writers of this book are to be highly commended and thanked."
­Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Professor of Neurological Surgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics, the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions


From the Inside Flap:

It may sound too good to be true, but it's actually solid medicine based on real science: groundbreaking new research has traced the source of a wide array of disorders that afflict up to 200 million Americans to a single common factor -­ vitamin D deficiency. Increasing the amount of vitamin D in your body can cure or help treat a remarkable number of ailments­from obesity to arthritis, from high blood pressure to back pain, from diabetes to muscle cramps. If you suffer from these or many other chronic health problems, you may wonder whether you are getting enough vitamin D and what to do about it.

In The Vitamin D Cure, leading rheumatologist and researcher Dr. James Dowd reveals the causes of vitamin D deficiency and explains why North Americans are particularly vulnerable to it. He then offers a simple, easy-to-follow five-step program that can eliminate or alleviate a host of seemingly incurable conditions, such as arthritis, in as little as six weeks. Better yet, by staying on the program, you can enjoy robust health and improved fitness for the rest of your life.

Citing numerous scientific studies, a wealth of clinical data, and case stories from his practice, Dr. Dowd shows how lifestyle and diet have combined to reduce the vitamin D intake of most of us who live north of the equator. Eating the wrong foods, not getting enough exercise, and spending too much time indoors have produced a major health crisis.

The good news is that you can greatly improve your health with the five easy steps in this life-changing guide. You'll learn how to:

-- Find out how much vitamin D you need

-- Sun and supplement your way to great D levels

-- Calculate your acid excess and tweak your diet

-- Cover your bases with total supplementation

Add a little exercise to the mix

More than you ever realized, the future of your health is in your hands. You can harness the power of the "sunshine vitamin" to transform your life, end your pain, and return to active, vigorous well-being now and for decades to come. Read The Vitamin D Cure and start letting the sun shine on your health and your life.

Key words:
New books, Vitamin D, James Dowd, Diane Stafford, Wiley, obesity, arthritis, blood pressure, back pain, diabetes, muscle cramps

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The Myth of Alzheimer's: The Story of a Disease, a Doctor, and a New Direction for Aging in the 21st Century (New Audio Cassette)

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The Myth of Alzheimer's:
The Story of a Disease, a Doctor, and a New Direction for Aging in the 21st Century
by Whitehouse M.d., Peter J. ph.d, Danny George, and Julie M. Fenster
(Audio Cassette - Jan 8, 2008)

Product Description provided by the Publisher (Blackstone Audio, Inc.):

This is a call to arms to re-evaluate the way we think about and deal with Alzheimer's disease. The author puts forth that the current view of Alzheimer's as a virtual death sentence obscures the potential for vitality and wisdom that still exists in the graying years. He posits that there is a wide range of cognitive impairment and that the trajectory does not necessarily end in the deepest throes of senility, impaired body function, and dependence on twenty-four-hour care. He contends that the label of Alzheimer's generates fear, paranoia, and anxiety, and by taking a closer look at what Alzheimer's is and isn't, he can offer hope to individuals, as well as their families, who suffer from a decline in their cognitive abilities. He presents a new approach to the treatment of brain aging, using examples from his own practice as well as from around the world, and provides practical information so that readers can get the best level of care for themselves or their loved ones.


About the Authors:

PETER J. WHITEHOUSE, M.D., Ph.D., is the director of integrative studies in the Department of Neurology at Case Western Reserve University and is the founding director of the University Memory and Aging Center at Case. He is a clinician at Elder Health Center at University Hospital of Cleveland.

DANNY GEORGE works at the Memory and Aging Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and is currently pursuing a master of science degree in medical anthropology at Oxford University in England.

Key words:
New Audio Cassette, Myth of Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's, Peter Whitehouse, Danny George, Julie Fenster, Blackstone Audio, cognitive impairment, senility, brain aging, Elder Health, aging, Neurology, memory

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New Book -- The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle: Achieve the Body You've Always Wanted

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The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle:
Achieve the Body You've Always Wanted
by Steve Zim and Steve Steinberg (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Wiley):

Praise for Steve Zim and The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle

"Steve Zim's plan helped me drop my body fat more quickly than with any other program I've ever tried. I couldn't be more pleased."
­Jessica Biel

"Within only eight weeks of working with Steve Zim, Steven Strait made a huge change to his body for his role in 10,000 BC. He looked amazing, and that was important since his body was such an integral part of his role."
­Roland Emmerich, director of 10,000 B.C. and Independence Day

"Steve Zim got me in shape quickly and made me ready for competition. I feel great and people tell me I look great."
­Laila Ali, contestant, Dancing with the Stars

"Steve Zim is one of the best trainers I've worked with. I never challenged myself to run, but he helped me reach a 5K that was featured in Self Magazine. I get bored working out very easily, but Steve is so creative with his exercises that I actually look forward to hitting the gym. You actually are having fun while getting your tush in shape!"
­Shaun Robinson, host, Access Hollywood

"Steve Zim not only got me in the best shape of my life, but his enthusiasm and strategy keep me going. Steve's program makes me feel completely empowered and I have never felt better mentally or physically."
­Stryker, dj, The Ellen DeGeneres Show

"Think you're out of luck? Think again. Extra's Dayna Devon lost 20 lbs just in time for her wedding using the world's speediest diet and exercise tricks by Steve Zim."
­Woman's World magazine


From the Inside Flap:

Wouldn't you love to have the body of a movie star without spending countless hours working out to get there?

In The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle,the top Hollywood trainer and Weekend Today fitness expert Steve Zim shows you how to sculpt a phenomenal physique faster and easier than you ever thought possible. In just thirty minutes a day, three times a week, Zim's revolutionary combined cardio and weight-training program will help you ramp up your metabolic rate, burn fat faster than conventional workouts, and produce the body of your dreams in no time. You'll begin to see results after just one week.

Zim shares the celebrity training secrets that have helped his Hollywood clients get in shape for the camera and the red carpet. Once you put his powerful plan into action, you'll be ready for your own closeup. His approach really works, and it doesn't require lots of money or an army of trainers­just a bit of time and effort. Zim shows you how to put together the three crucial pieces of the celebrity makeover program:

Strength Training: You'll learn how to get focused, do the right exercises with the right form, lift the right weight, work all your muscle groups, and stay challenged. Over 100 photographs and clear, easy-to-follow instructions show you how.

Cardio Conditioning: You'll find out how to integrate cardio with to build endurance. No more mind-numbing marathon cardio sessions! You'll incorporate walking, jogging, and lunging into your workouts to strengthen your heart and vary your routine.

Nutrition: Zim's easy-to-follow nutrition plan will fuel your celebrity-style fitness transformation. He teaches you the tricks he uses during makeovers to help you lose weight without starving yourself or feeling deprived. You'll learn how to make the most of the calories you eat without measuring or counting and how to use the glycemic index to optimize the fat-burning capabilities of your body.

With a full ten-week program of Celebrity Makeover Miracle workouts for women and men plus nutrition guidelines, sample menus, and more, you've got all the tools you need to transform yourself into a leaner, stronger, and more fit you­with an A-list body and the confidence to match. Zim's program has worked for thousands of clients. It can work for you, too!

Key words:
New books, 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle, Steve Zim, Wiley, fitness, weight loss, Strength Training, Cardio Conditioning, weight training, Nutrition

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How Not to Look Old -- New Book

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Here is a new book for possible discussion here (no endorsement implied):

How Not to Look Old:
Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger,
10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better
by Charla Krupp (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Springboard Press):

Forget getting older gracefully -- This is the beauty and style bible every woman has been waiting for! HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD is the first--ever cheat sheet of to-dos and fast fixes that pay-off big time -- all from Charla and her friends, the best hair pros, makeup artists, designers, dermatologists, cosmetic dentists and personal shoppers in the biz.

Packed with eye-opening details on hair color, brows, lipstick, wrinkle-erasers, jeans, shapewear, jewelry, heels, and more, the book speaks to every woman: from low maintenance types who don't want to spend a fortune or tons of time on her looks to high maintenance women who believe in looking fabulous at any price. There's also too-old vs. just-right before and after photos, celebrity examples of good and bad style, shopping lists of Charla's brilliant buys in fashion and beauty products, coveted addresses of "Where the top beauty pros go," fun sidebars -- and more. Known to national audiences from her ten years on NBC's Today show, style expert Charla Krupp dishes out her secrets in this "ultimate" to-do list for looking hip and fabulous -- no matter what your age.

About the Author
Charla Krupp lives in New York City.

Key words:
New books, How Not to Look Old, Charla Krupp, Springboard Press, beauty, women, anti-aging, makeup, dermatology, cosmetic dentistry, hair color, style expert, brows, lipstick, wrinkle-erasers, jeans, shapewear, jewelry, heels

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Ageless Memory: Secrets for Keeping Your Mind Young Forever -- New Book

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-- 'Longevity Science' blog
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Greetings,

Here is a new book for possible discussion here (no endorsement implied):

Ageless Memory:
Secrets for Keeping Your Mind Young Forever
- From the World's Foremost Memory Expert
by Harry Lorayne (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers):

The world's foremost memory expert­and mega-bestselling author­proves that memory CAN get better with age, using his foolproof system for sharpening the mind, improving concentration, and attaining a truly "superpower" memory.

Completely practical and easy to use, Harry Lorayne's unique memory system can be put into practice immediately­for a better memory the very same day you open the book and start to read. With this one book, specially geared for those of us past 50, we learn to:

• Recall names and faces, even years later

• Never miss an appointment or misplace keys, glasses, valuables, etc

• Give speeches without notes and learn foreign words and phrases easily

• Memorize long lists of items, huge numbers, quotations, Bible verses, and all kinds of facts and figures

• And (most important when we age) regain the confidence that comes with having a sharp, active mind.

Harry Lorayne has been honing and teaching his memory systems for 40 years. Ageless Memory is the culmination of his life's work, specially tailored to our needs as we age and encompassing all of the many ways we can use a better memory every day.

Key words:
New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality, Ageless Memory, Young Forever, Harry Lorayne, Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, memory, sharp mind, concentration


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Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully: Facts, Myths, and Good News for Boomers -- New Book

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Greetings,

Here is a new book for discussion:

Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully:
Facts, Myths, and Good News for Boomers
by Naomi Judd (Paperback - Jan 1, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Simon & Schuster):

Naomi Judd has been called "The Face of the Boomer Generation." At 78 million strong, boomers have become America's largest demographic. In Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully, she debunks society's harmful myths about aging and finds more meaningful ways we can define ourselves so we can enjoy (rather than dread) getting older.

Freedom is the focus, and there's no better time than now to free yourself from untrue and outdated ideas about your own potential. Naomi is full of fresh ideas to help readers look at their futures in a whole new way. The aging process, as Naomi shows, is an opportunity for new experiences, original routines, and more contentment than ever before.

Naomi offers tips on finding simplicity, streamlining possessions, disengaging from "energy vampires," and discovering the most effective ways to support your life force and boost your energy. Each chapter includes vital new health information and proactive lifestyle suggestions for your body, mind, and spirit. Naomi has a solution-oriented approach to everything from beauty tips to getting in sync hormonally with bioidentical HRT. She also offers wisdom on dealing with grief as well as enlightening ideas on how to recognize and enjoy your own uniqueness no matter how old you are.

Packed with personal anecdotes, commentary from celebrity friends and data from renowned doctors, and plenty of Naomi's own special brand of lemonade-out-of-lemons wit and wisdom, Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully encourages readers to believe that it's never too early or too late to enter an important new chapter in their lives and embrace opportunities to become their happiest ever.

Key words:
New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality, Naomi's Guide, Aging Gratefully, Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully, Naomi Judd, Simon & Schuster, bioidentical HRT, HRT, hormone replacement therapy.

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Ten Years Thinner -- New Book by Dr. Christine Lydon

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Greetings,

Here is a new book for discussion:

Ten Years Thinner
by Christine Lydon (Hardcover - Jan 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Da Capo Lifelong Books):

A doctor-developed, amazingly simple, six-week eating and exercise program for the body you've always dreamed of having.

What if you could have slimmer hips, firmer thighs, flatter abs, more defined arms, and clearer, younger-looking skin in just six weeks? Based on years of her groundbreaking research and four clinical trials, Dr. Christine Lydon has developed an innovative diet and exercise regimen to burn fat and alter one's body chemistry, resulting in rapid, dramatic results that you will begin to see and feel within the first week.

Governed by ten simple dietary guidelines and ten easy, at-home exercises, Ten Years Thinner emphasizes healthy eating from protein, carbohydrate, and fat sources and demands only twenty to twenty-five minutes of hand-weight exercises a day. There is no calorie counting, messy measuring, or complicated points to calculate; the program requires very little initial physical fitness and promises no more boring and time-consuming cardio workouts. With more than thirty-five delicious recipes and sixty-five easy-to-follow exercise photos, Ten Years Thinner is a simple, sustainable road map to the physique you've always dreamed of having!

Information about the Author provided by the Publisher (Da Capo Lifelong Books):

Christine Lydon, M.D., is a Yale-educated physician, a freelance health writer, and an internationally recognized fitness model. She lives in British Columbia, Canada.

Key words:
New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality, Christine Lydon, eating program, exercise program, diet, exercise, exercises, dietary guidelines, recipes

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Foods That Combat Aging: The Nutritional Way to Stay Healthy Longer

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Greetings,

Here is a new book for discussion:

Foods That Combat Aging: The Nutritional Way to Stay Healthy Longer
by Deborah Mitchell (Mass Market Paperback - Dec 26, 2007)

Book Description provided by the Harper Publisher:

While it is impossible to stop the passage of time, there are ways to prevent it from taking its toll on your appearance and your health­without resorting to injections and painful, expensive plastic surgery. The secret is in the foods you eat every day! The right diet can renew your energy; help you to maintain smooth, clear skin and a youthful glow; and actually add years to your life. This remarkable handbook will be your Fountain of Youth­providing meal plans, delicious recipes, and essential information that will enable you to turn back the clock and get a fresh and healthy new start on life!

Your indispensable guide to looking and feeling younger:
-- An easy-to-use nutrition counter covering more than 3,000 foods, broken down by their anti-aging nutrients
-- Mouth-watering recipes to revitalize the body and soul
-- How to shop, how to eat, what to look for to achieve optimum health and maximize your quality of life in later years
-- And much more!


Information about the Author provided by the Harper Publisher:

Deborah Mitchell is a medical writer and journalist specializing in natural medicine and nutrition topics. Her articles have appeared in professional journals as well as national consumer magazines. She has authored or co-authored nine books about various health topics, including The Natural Health Guide to Headache Relief, The Dictionary of Natural Healing, Natural Aphrodisiacs, and The Broccoli Sprouts Break-through. Ms. Mitchell lives and works in Tucson, Arizona.

Key words:
New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality, Foods, Nutrition, Recipes, nutrition counter, Deborah Mitchell, Foods That Combat Aging

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The Official Anti-Aging Revolution: Stop the Clock, Time is on Your Side for a Younger, Stronger, Happier You

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Greetings,

Here is a new book, which may provoke at lot of further hot debates on a contentious topic of anti-aging medicine:

The Official Anti-aging Revolution: Stop the Clock, Time is on Your Side for a Younger, Stronger, Happier You
by Ronald Klatz, M.D., and Robert Goldman, M.D., Ph.D. (Paperback - Dec 20, 2007)

Here is an official book description and information about the authors, provided by the Publisher (Basic Health Publications):

Book Description
With medical information doubling every three and a half years, life spans of 110 to 125 years may soon be a reality. Physicians Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman, pioneers in this brave new world of anti-aging medicine, combine cutting-edge research and the latest medical breakthroughs on longevity, with practical ways for integrating this information into readers's daily lives-how they can live longer, better, and healthier-to create the most comprehensive book on life extension in print today. This book offers a clear understanding of the biological processes involved in aging, the ten key body systems where decline first begins, and the culprits largely responsible for tipping the clock: vitamin and mineral deficiencies and diminishing hormone levels. Readers will learn how to weigh the pros and cons of hormone therapy, naturally stimulate their hormone production, replenish their nutrient stores, strengthen their immune system, nourish their body, burn fat and build lean muscle, revitalize in their sleep, and maintain a youthful mind and spirit. Featuring a longevity test that readers can use to identify how old or young they really are, and the personal life-extension programs of more than two dozen anti-aging specialists. "The Official Anti-Aging Revolution" is the essential resource for anyone who wants to learn how their bodies work, how they age, and what they can do about it.

About Authors
Dr. Ronald Klatz is one of the world's foremost authorities on preventive/longevity medicine. He is senior editor at Longevity magazine, founder and president of the American Longevity Research Institute, co-founder of the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and founder and president of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, as well as author of man books and articles. Dr. Robert Goldman is-along with being a scientist, surgeon, inventor, researcher, entrepreneur, and author-a former world-champion strength athlete, holding more that twenty world records. He is recognized as a world expert on drug testing and anabolic steroids, and has helped establish international standards in these areas.

Key words:
New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality

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Delaying Brain Aging through Dietary Supplements, Mental Exercises, and 'Healthy' Foods

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-- 'Books Forum' blog



Greetings,

Recently I have come across a new popular book written by a medical doctor, which suggests a combination of dietary supplements, mental exercises, and 'healthy' foods designed to:

-- Strengthen memory

-- Sharpen focus

-- Speed reaction time

-- Lift brain fog

-- Alleviate hot flashes

-- Preserve hearing

-- Eliminate migraines

-- Prevent brain aging

-- Fight depression

(cited from the book back-cover).

Obviously the claim to "prevent brain aging" sounds as an overkill, but still it may be interesting to hear from the experts here, and those people who have already read this book, whether there are some good practical suggestions there to follow.

The book also suggests a low-carb diet for each of the seven days a week, with non-overlapping menus for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner (see pages 87-93 at http://tinyurl.com/2t6jcv ).

Therefore, it may be interesting to hear from the knowledgeable people here, whether there are some good reasons for switching to low-carb diet and permanent ketosis.

Thank you!

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.

P.S.: Here is some additional information about this book:

The Brain Trust Program: A Scientifically Based Three-Part Plan to Improve Memory, Elevate Mood, Enhance Attention, Alleviate Migraine and Menopausal Symptoms, and Boost Mental Energy
by Larry McCleary, M.D., Perigee Trade; 1 edition (September 4, 2007)