ASK: Dr. Joseph Goodman • New Developments In Dentistry

Our “New Developments In Dentistry” article in our last issue successfully launched our—ASK Dr. Goodman  column that will appear each month to help you get the inside scoop on achieving and maintaining beautiful and healthy teeth.  And when it comes to turning back the aging clock… a dazzling, white smile is #1 to revamp your look and rejuvenate your face. 

Choosing A Cosmetic Dentist

Elizabeth C: I have a dentist who claims because he is a professor at a school, he’s better than other dentists in private practice. Is he right? 

Dr. Goodman: It’s an interesting statement—like asking if you had the choice to be taught by Gunter Ghartrich, a mathematics teacher or Albert Einstein—who would you choose?  Ghartrich was Einstein’s teacher, but never taught more than simple mathematics.  

•  Extensive ‘hands-on’ experience in cosmetic dentistry is a must.  Just having knowledge is not enough. 

•  A dentist must be a clinician: able to avoid problems, but if a problematic case arises, know how to fix it.

•  Ask to see before and after photos of patients and inquire as to how many “cosmetic cases” he/she does a month.

• Ask to look at lab cases ready to be delivered to patients.  It may sound a bit intrusive, but before you put your trust and money in a dentist’s hands, see the quality of his/her work.  A qualified dentist will proudly show you his/her work.

I participated in a program in which the lecturer was an expert in theoretical and literature dentistry and knowledgeable in past and present research and dental literature.  However, it was evident that his “clinical skills” were not equivalent to his intellectual knowledge.  In fact, his clinical skills were poor.  Dentists have but make sure they are spending most of their time as a clinician with hands-on know how and skills to get the job done correctly.

Metal In Your Old Crowns Could Be Making You Sick

John B: My porcelain crowns contain metal and I’m allergic to nickel.  My insurance only covers the standard porcelain fused to metal crowns.  Are there any crowns without nickel?  

DR. Goodman: Three categories of crowns are distinguished by what is inside each. Left: Porcelain outside fused to metal inside; metal is precious or non precious and gray. Middle: Porcelain fused to gold with the highest amount of gold, therefore, more yellow, more biocompatible.  Right: Zirconium Crown, white inside and outside, no alloy; the most esthetic crown.

It is possible to have a metal crown that has no nickel: nickel allergy can manifest itself with red, puffy, blotchy gums that are swollen and bleed easily.  Women find they are allergic to nickel when they wear fake jewelry next to their skin.

Your Choices: Porcelain fused to gold crown (such as BIO 2000, contains 99% gold, or Captek) or an all porcelain crown such as zirconium crowns which are white inside and outside, contain no alloy and are very strong.  I’ve done numerous 3, 4, and 5-unit bridges with this material and it withstands the stress of biting and chewing. Porcelain fused to metal crowns, made by a high quality lab, come with a certificate of authenticity.  A label lists percentages of alloys used so the dentist knows the exact composition of the crown.  Full gold and zirconium crowns are usually a little more expensive.  If you don’t mind a full gold crown in the far upper back area of your mouth, you could keep your crown for decades!  I treat dentists in my practice who choose gold crowns.  That tells you something. 

My Porcelain Filling Chipped

Tracy Q: A dentist said my porcelain filling would last a lifetime.  After seven years it chipped.  Did he do something wrong? 

Dr. Goodman:  Claiming dental work will last a lifetime is nothing more than a slogan.  Dentists do their best, but some dental work can unfortunately give in.

•  Eating hard candies or biting a fruit pit.

•  Opening a bottle of beer with your teeth (no joke, people use their teeth to do this).

• Just plain fatigue from eating and chewing over the years. 

Porcelain fillings (inlays) are better than bondings or composites (white fillings), which might not last a desired 10+ years. It’s frustrating for dentists and patients when dental work fails, but so far no unbreakable porcelain has been invented. However, laboratory fabricated porcelain is the strongest material and aesthetically pleasing because it is tooth colored.  I’ve had great experiences with porcelain made from the porcelain of Lumineers (by Cerinate).  After 9 years, the porcelain looks like it was just placed yesterday. Your dentist did nothing wrong.

Amalgam Fillings Are Poison?

Peter M: I know dental amalgam has mercury and mercury is a poison.  But my dentist said some amalgam fillings are absolutely not toxic.  My gut feeling tells me he is wrong.  How many amalgam fillings in a mouth can cause a heath risk?  

Dr. Goodman: No one knows how many amalgam fillings are “too many” for the body.  The American Dental Association considers them safe.  Many in the dental community say they should be avoided.  In the world of medicine and dentistry, “absolutely” does not exist because the truth is nobody knows absolutely for sure. Einstein said, “Everything is Relative” and called his thesis “The Theory of Relativity”, not “The Absolute Theory of Relativity.”  I like your statement about your gut feeling because

in the end doctors often believe they know the facts and years later revise them.  Nobody knows absolutely if amalgam fillings are safe, but in the dental community it is widely accepted that high noble gold, ceramics and certain biocompatible composites are potentially less toxic.  

New Fillings Have Made My Teeth More Sensitive

Melody A:  I had old fillings replaced because of decay.  Now my teeth are sensitive and just don’t feel the same.  I am very upset!  Did he drill too deep?

Dr. Goodman: A tooth with “no problem” before could have preexisting damage from decay or an undetectable crack without showing symptoms.  When a dentist drills in the tooth, the nerve can get irritated, but if your dentist doesn’t drill out the decay, your tooth might need a root canal.  Decay doesn’t just disappear. You are far better taking care of the tooth earlier rather than later, risking more pain and infection.  Teeth can react to dental treatments but can be fine after initial sensitivity. The notion that dentists “drill too deep” and cause  root canal complications is a misconception. Dentists drill as deep as the decay goes in order to remove all decay.  No dentist drills deeper than needed since we are aware of the consequences.  You might need a simple adjustment of your bite. Your fillings might be too high and could be touching the opposite tooth each time you chew, causing pain and cold sensitivity.

Editor’s Pick: Dr. Lin Speer • Herbs • Acupuncture • Your Health

Diagnosed with a chronic illness the side effects of the prescription drugs I was to take were as bad as the illness.  I put my health in the healing hands of Dr. Lin Cheng Speer instead.  Through her unique acupuncture treatments—some unheard of here in the States, the miracle Chinese herbs she specifically hand-mixes for me and her integrative approach to Eastern and Western medicine, she reversed my symptoms, has me in remission and is restoring my stressed out, over-worked body and organs to health.  I am her patient forever.   I recommend her to anyone faced with illness or interested in preventative care.     —Suzanne Takowsky, Editor Beverly Hills Times Magazine     

Dr. Lin Speer has worked in Clinical Therapeutics of Integrated Traditional Chinese medicine for over 20 years.  With a background in Western medicine she uses Eastern diagnosis philosophy and treatment to provide the highest standard of health enhancement.  Her success with women diagnosed with infertility, men with erectile dysfunction, chronic pain, auto-immune disease, cancer, diabetes, organ deficiencies, fatigue, stress-related disease is unsurpassed.  She has been a member of the Chinese Medical Research Institute, in China for 18 years working with hospitals to investigate, research and provide the latest, state-of-the-art health technologies and treatments.  Since 1995 Dr. Lin has been appointed five times to sit on the California Acupuncture Board as a Licensing Examiner. 

CHRONIC ILLNESS

In Eastern philosophy/diagnosis auto- immune disease is caused by weakening of kidney and spleen which is caused by stress and depletion of the body.  Spleen health in acupuncture philosophy is most important.  The spleen doesn’t function well in cold or dampness.  Cold drinks or cold food aren’t desirable as the spleen functions best with warmth and dryness.  People go for years not knowing that their spleen is damaged until diagnosed with an auto-immune disease.  I put patients suffering from auto-immune diseases on warm food therapy and herbs I mix to bring their spleen back to health and treat their specific illness.  Patients improve in days.

DETOX, CLEANSES, DIETS, FOOD

Acupuncture Chinese medicine goes back thousands of years.  The philosophy is based on balance.   I don’t say drink eight  glasses of water a day for everyone;  people with spleen damage—dampness get bloated and can’t get rid of the water        and their condition gets even worse.  In acupuncture philosophy drinking a lot of water can further damage the spleen in people with auto-immune disease.  If the body is balanced, it takes care of itself. Diets and detox deplete the body.  It may not show right away, but as we age.  Depending on the illness I have a cleanse I give to patients and a treatment for those who do not have a spleen intact.

INFERTILITY & ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

Many women concentrated on careers and put off having children.  Now in their late 30’s and 40’s want a child but can’t get pregnant.  My patients exhausted other means of getting pregnant including In Vitro Fertilization.  In the past 10 years I’ve helped bring 172 babies into this world.  My success with infertility is very high for older women.  Also 30% of infertility is from men and I help them.  If it’s  weak- ness in the spleen, kidneys or liver it takes about four months to conceive.  If they have an illness, it generally takes eight months before they can conceive.  Even young men are experiencing low libido.  Most don’t realize that prostate problems cause erectile dysfunction.  

PROSTATE PROBLEMS

Men with enlarged or chronic  inflammation prostate don’t always have symptoms.  Warning signs are difficulty in urinating      or desire to urinate often. Untreated it can lead to impotency or prostate cancer.  

NEXT MONTH 
Cancer, Diabetes & Pain

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs 

Dr. Lin Cheng Speer

1003 Santa Monica Blvd., #203

Santa Monica, CA.  90401

310.395.1952     www.drlinspeer.com

Aesthetic Everything: Dr. Garth Fisher co-founder of CellCeuticals

Aesthetic Everything
Plastic Surgery • Aesthetics • Skin Care Products 

By Vanessa Florez
Contact Vanessa:
vanessa@bhtmag.com

Doctor Garth Fisher has an enviable appreciation for beauty.  He has honed this gift into what many consider the finest plastic surgery practice in the world.  His selection of patients is predicated on a remarkable passion for honesty, integrity, and incredible balance of surgical artistry. 

As a board certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years experience, Fisher is included on America’s Best Doctors and Top Doctors lists.  He is known for his meticulously detailed and natural-looking facelifts with almost invisible scars and is acclaimed as one of America’s best facelift surgeons.  Fisher was also bestowed the title, “The Enhancer” by Tom Ford, in Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue for his extraordinary reputation as the top breast surgeon in Hollywood. 

In all my many years of experience in this field, I have never seen a more impressive collection of before and after patient photographs—all available on his website.  Over the years, Fisher has been interviewed countless times by television and print media. He is  recognized throughout the world as the original plastic surgeon with the compassionate bedside manner on ABC’s Extreme Makeover.  His prestigious and sophisticated inter- national practice is perhaps the most extensive in the world. 

In 2007, Dr. Garth Fisher and beauty industry veteran Paul Scott Premo combined their extensive expertise and experience to create CellCeuticals® Skin Care, Inc.  CellCeuticals® Biomedical Skin Treatments are the culmination of more than 15 years of protein and DNA research.  These revolutionary treatments integrate the latest advances in biotechnology and medical science into extraordinary bio-treatments that target skin aging at the cellular level.  Results show visibly younger skin prompting success and  overwhelming popularity for the high-performing products.  Easy to use, the skin care line is affordable and proven to be ultra-effective by  independent scientific studies.  This year 

CellCeuticals® won the prestigious “Cosmetic Innovator of the Year Award” and two Telly Awards for Excellence in Commercial Advertising.

On the topic of face- lifts and the reason for developing CellCeuticals, Fisher said, “Think of your skin as a type of fabric.  Is that fabric thin, worn-out, or sagging? If I’m going to re-drape your skin, then, like cloth, it should be the best quality; thick, supple and healthy for the best results. People are surprised to hear that I turn away 40% of those who walk into my office because  they are not a candidate for procedures, they have unrealistic expectations, or because their skin is not in optimal condition for procedures. Now, with CellCeuticals®, I’m able to offer a clinically effective skin treatment system for those who are not yet ready for plastic surgery.  These revolutionary products can deliver prescription performance, without a prescription.”

I’ve tried numerous skin care lines, and am convinced that CellCeuticals are the only products I will continue to use personally.  The nighttime product, CellGenesis™ Regenerative Skin Treat- ment is exceptional.  While sleeping, I know the product is renewing my skin from the inside out.  In the morning, my skin actually looks different— more youthful, glowing, and healthy. I’ve used the products for three weeks and my skin is soft and smooth, with a more radiant appearance.  CellCeuticals is a truly amazing!

In 2008, Dr. Fisher created the Biomedical Skin Treatment Institute®, which offers clients a variety of comprehensive medical and aesthetic services.  The Institute also provides customized complexion analysis, targeted laser procedures, injectible skin treatments, nutritional analysis, and CellCeuticals® Biomedical Skin Treatments.  Surgery is not for every- one, but non-invasive skin rejuvenation and advanced skin enhancement is available for you at the Institute.

CellCeuticals® skin care products can be purchased at: www.cellceuticalskincare.com or 
Dr. Fisher’s Beverly Hills office.
Information and product purchase also available at: 888.695.0335

Visit www.garthfisher.com

Garth Fisher M.D., F.A.C.S.
120 S. Spalding Dr. Suite 222 
Beverly Hills, CA  90210
310-273-5995

Dr. Jamshid Nazarian: South Pacific Surgery Center & the Lap-Band Miracle

Being over weight is not just about looking fat.  Being over weight isolates you from life.  Each day you don’t make the decision to get help—means one more day you walk the line between serious illness and possible death.   

Millions struggle with over-whelming fear when it comes to taking charge of their lives and ridding themselves of the emotional baggage and pain behind their over-eating.  It is never easy to change a destructive life pattern.  So,   when it comes to guiding people with serious weight issues, Beverly Hills-based surgeon Dr. Jamshid Nazarian is one of the most qualified you’ll find.

A diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the Inter- national College of Surgeons, Nazarian is an active member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and International Federation of Bariatric Surgery.  He is trained for advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revisional surgery and Lap-Band. Nazarian’s office is a revolving door of patients from all over the nation who come to him for help with their weight issues.  Why do people travel so far to see Nazarian?  One reason: He truly cares.  With more than 20 years of extensive Bariatric surgery training and having performed round 3,000 procedures, Nazarian’s deep understanding of both the physical and emotional needs of his patients keep him at the top of his field as a premier weight loss surgeon.  Nazarian’s development of advanced weight loss treatments go far beyond the operating room.  They continue on with his patients throughout their weight loss journey.

“Individual needs require customized care.  It’s about more than weight loss.  I can improve the quality of life for my patients through surgical expertise, but it’s the on-going personal care pre-and-post surgery that makes the difference.  My expert team of lung specialists, cardiologists, nutritionists and psychologists develop individual  treatment plans that don’t just last for a few months…but for a life time.”

Obesity significantly decreases the quality of life that a person has.  Nazarian’s weight loss programs help patients permanently lose their excess weight and regain their health and vitality.  His staff of medical professionals perform extensive pre-surgical consultations to evaluate each patient and determine if he/she is a candidate for surgical weight loss.  Nazarian also successfully treats difficult cases that are sent to him by other institutions.  His surgical approach is conservative, yet his weight loss treatments are definitive. 

“Bariatric surgery can be a complex, life-changing decision.  It’s imperative that patients be treated with the utmost compassion and dedication.  We want our patients to feel confident and comfortable with their weight loss decision.  The long-term success of our Lap-Band patients depends on their commitment to their weight loss plan.   The most important service we offer next to surgery is education.  Good eating habits and an exercise plan help patients achieve and keep their weight goals.”

As a member of South Pacific Surgery Center’s surgical team, Nazarian had this to say.  “South Pacific Surgery Centers employ the strictest standards of medical code, with the latest and most advanced surgery technology.  The medical staff is committed to achieving the most cutting-edge results in Bariatric surgery today.”    

South Pacific Surgery Center locations:

BEVERLY HILLS
99 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Suite 102
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
TEL 310.360.7368
FAX 310-360-7370

Dr. Rady Rahban: SlimLipo at South Pacific Surgery Center

South Pacific Surgery Center recently opened in Beverly Hills, California.  With a long-standing location in Encino, South Pacific Surgery Center is an accredited, state-of-the-art surgery facility that has gained a reputation for surgical excellence and professionalism.  Performing the multi-surgery specialties are some of the most recognized, board-certified surgeons in the nation. 

Simin Hashemizadeh, Operator/Manager has worked in the field for 15 years.  Her knowledge, training and expertise has helped thousands of patients including high-profile celebrities achieve excellent results. “Having surgery is not part of your daily routine.  We understand that.  Our caring physicians, nurses and staff want to make your surgery as comfortable as possible.  We are committed to surgical  excellence and a level of patient care unsurpassed in the medical profession.” 

Each month South Pacific Surgery Center will profile one of its surgeons who will answer questions about the most talked about and requested surgery procedures on the market.  

For the ‘inside scoop’ on SlimLipoTM, we spoke with Dr. Rady Rahban.  Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Rahban earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego and trained in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the esteemed school of Medicine, at the University of Southern California. 

“I have recently developed a great relationship with South Pacific Surgery Center and Simin Hashemizadeh at their newly opened surgery center in Beverly Hills.  The facility is not only state-of-the-art, but highly focused on patient care.  My patients have had a great experience, and I too find the facility enjoyable to work in.  Laser Liposuction is one many advanced technologies offered at this location.“

WANT THE FAT GONE?

• not traditional liposuction  

• melts fat

• minimal downtime/recovery

• less invasive body trauma

• little or no bruising

•tightens sagging skin as fat disappears

BHT: Drawbacks to traditional lipo are bruising, extended post-surgery pain and long recovery.  Traditional lipo breaks up and sucks out fat cells; SlimLipo melts and liquifies fat that is gently removed from the face and body.  SlimLipo seems much easier! 

RR: I’ve used SlimLipo at both South Pacific Surgery Center and in my own private practice.  As surgeons we are always looking for more advanced technology to improve our outcome.       

In the area of liposuction surgery, the SlimLipo procedures are a natural progression in the search for more natural and advanced result.  First, came traditional Suction Assisted Liposuction, which uses a vacuum to remove fat from specific areas; then Ultra- sound Assisted Liposuction which proved a little aggressive for some patients.  The newest evolution is Laser Liposuction.  In addition to sucking out fat, which we still have to do, at the tip of the lipo cannula a laser beam is emitted that selectively melts, and ruptures fat cells.  The technology behind this is that by rupturing the fat cells—it assists in removing them.  

BHT: Is there a difference in the outcome of lipo surgery using SlimLipo?

RR: Yes.  Number one is the heat component.  The new technology behind SlimLipo is that not only does fat have to be removed, but skin has to shrink over the new shape.  A concern people have with traditional liposuction is that after the fat is removed—there can be loose skin. With laser liposuction, heat at the tip of the cannula heats up the skin, which then creates contracture which boosts collagen and tightens skin.  The SlimLipoTM laser procedures address both the subject of fat removal and skin tightening. 

BHT: Even with advanced SlimLipo technology is the outcome of the pro- cedure still in the surgeon‘s hands?

RR: Yes.  The same hands-on technique is needed by the surgeon to determine what area needs to be done and how  much needs to be removed.  But, the SlimLipo technology offers selective melting of the fat to be suctioned out ‘before’ you suction it— as opposed to just going in and suctioning it out as traditional liposuction does.

South Pacific Surgery Center locations:

BEVERLY HILLS
99 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Suite 102
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
TEL 310.360.7368
FAX 310-360-7370

ENCINO
16311 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 1010
Encino, CA 91436
TEL 818-990-9080
FAX 818-990-9758

BROWNDORF FSG, LLC: Piercing Barriers

There are many options to choose from when it comes to selecting a strategy in managing wealth.   Truly effective wealth management begins by taking charge of the process early in life before there are sustainable assets such as excess cash, stocks or bonds.  Having a longer time horizon with these financial assets will assist in overcoming the costs, fees and economic forces (such as inflation or our current recession) from eroding your wealth.  This is why 2009 is vitally important for families and wealthy individuals to take a disciplined approach to this process and protect that which they have been working toward for years.  We must view 2008 as a lesson insofar as many people in this country were simply not prepared, focused or diversified in their overall approach to having a proven wealth management strategy for multiple generations.  Individuals and families should measure financial performance on the basis of overall investment return.  A timeline should also be established for a regular review of the investment advisor’s job performance as well as the financial performance of investment portfolios, trusts, and other components of the family’s financial portfolio.  Depending on the portfolio, a review should be done on a quarterly or annual basis regarding the asset allocation or strategy diversification.

Diversification and focus combine the best of both worlds.  Diversification achieves risk mitigation and with focus comes the intensity to succeed over the long-term that many need to prosper in life.  The principle of diversification applies in other ways, with most individuals having both taxable and tax-deferred (retirement and deferred compensation plans) investment portfolios.  Some have life insurance savings plans that are tax exempt for the beneficiary and a select few also control corporations.  Each of these entities receives different tax treat- ment.  Because tax rates don’t all rise and fall at the same time, it makes sense to diversify the tax treatment of your assets.  Diversification needs to be allocated to several areas, such as alternative investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, and other emerging markets.

At the core of this topic of wealth management is the discussion of asset protection and tax minimization.  These concepts are increasingly relevant as we hear more frequently about the rich seemingly getting richer, while the poor seem to go in the opposite direction.  The wealthy utilize a company / trust structure to accomplish what is known as asset protection.   This allows these individuals to continue to accumulate wealth, just not in their name.  Not having this legal structure in place allows for exposure to creditors and hard earned wealth is left open and unprotected in the event of future economic crises.

As for 2009, we have seen and will continue to see a very low interest rate environment as our economy struggles through the worst recession since The Great Depression.  Companies that have maintained strong balance sheets will continue to gain interest in the corporate bond asset class as investors continue to seek out the quality yields and capital protection not currently available in traditional savings accounts or certificates of deposit.  This is also the year that investors will permanently adopt a much stronger awareness of where they are putting their money due to the continuing deterioration of the banking system.  In touching on the basics of wealth management, it’s easy to see this is a process that begins with education and patience.  It’s abundantly clear that further and continuing education in financial management is necessary to begin the wealth manage- ment process as early as possible.  Simply put, when visiting a doctor we want the best; why would we think otherwise when it comes to our wealth?

Matthew C. Browndorf, Esq. is the Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Browndorf Financial Services Group and Browndorf Private Equity Management, an attorney and Registered Investment Advisor Representative.  

Craig Taggart is the Director of Marketing at Browndorf Financial Services Group and an investment advisor.

Browndorf FSG, LLC
100 Bayview Circle, Suite 2060
Newport Beach CA. 92660
T 800.390.4206     F 800.290.9608 
www.browndorffsg.com

LORENA SARBU BEVERLY HILLS: Luxury Boutique

AIO—Premium Cellular Health

The Galvanic Spa System II

THE ULTIMATE IN SKIN CARE AT HOME!

The Galvanic Spa System is the top pick for the hottest skin care products of 2009. Experience a spa treatment in the privacy of your own home using a system that rejuvenates your complexion, revitalizes your scalp and refines your body.  It’s no secret that people are concerned about their appearance and are consuming anti-aging products at an extraordinary rate.  Men and women all ages—starting in their twenties routinely spend their money visiting day spas, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and estheticians seeking all kinds of solutions to look and feel younger. 

In a scientific breakthrough, Nu Skin, a 25 year old Provo, Utah company has discovered a previously unknown internal source of aging; Nu Skin has an exclusive, technology—ageLOC.  This anti-aging technology contains a blend of ingredients specifically designed to target internal sources of aging and control the skin’s genetic destiny.  

The story begins a decade ago with a phone call between two scientists—  Dr. James and Dorothy Morre from Purdue University and Dr. Joseph Chang of Nu Skin.  James and Dorothy were involved in the ongoing search for a cure for cancer.  Specifically their studies revolved around the role of Green Tea and anti-cancer activity. They were searching for an extremely high-quality, standardized green tea product, and Nu Skin met their criteria.  This was the beginning of their friendship and their professional collaboration.

Five years ago, the Morres commented to Dr. Chang, on discovering an enzyme not present in very young people, but oddly, found in ever increasing quantities in the cells as a person aged!  Further research discovered that this mysterious enzyme, A-R-NOX is a source of aging!  With this landmark breakthrough of an internal aging source, Dr Chang wondered if they could slow the process of aging.  Dr. Chang and his team went to work and developed a technology called ageLOC.  It appeared to slow the internal source ‘free-radical’ causing signs of aging, but Nu Skin scientists needed to verify this.

Stanford University was invited to do third party clinical trials.  At the conclusion of these trials, these were the results: The activity level of the A-R-NOX enzyme in a person’s skin was monitored for a period of 48 minutes.  They then applied ingredients to slow this activity.  The A-R-NOX activity levels in this clinical trial show that activity had slowed dramatically—essentially stopping the aging process in its tracks.  These ageLOC facial gels are designed to be used with the Nu Skin product—The Nu Skin Galvanic Spa.  

The Nu Skin Galvanic Spa System II allows you to achieve results, in a small amount of time in the privacy of your home.  The Galvanic Spa together with the ageLOC facial gels have the power to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a rejuvenated look and feel.

The spa’s benefits don’t end with the face. The Galvanic Spa comes with additional attachments to be used on the body to minimize the appearance of cellulite and another to revitalize the scalp and hair. 

People see visible improvement!

For further information: bhconsumerreporter@gmail.com

GQ Cuts Hair Shop

GQ Cuts started as a small town shop providing the simple service of haircuts. It took close to three months to renovate and revamp a local warehouse building into the best kept secret in the Down- town area of La Puente.  As word spread …business boomed with a growing  growing cliental.  A major contributor to the growth of GQ Cuts is Head Stylist Gabriel (Bonxxx) Mendoza, hired in 2008.  With Mendoza on board, the shop has advanced to the capability of a diverse and creative edge. 

Gabriel ‘Bonxxx’ along with shop owner Gabriel ‘GQ’ Quinones create styles from male fades, specialty design logos and art work, to color and full head extensions. With salon owner Gabriel ‘GQ’ driving the direction of the salon,  that has branched out to celebrity, television and fashion runway work, Gabriel ‘Bonxxx’ can offer clients the true potential of his work.  Their assistant Richard Bonner is now an invaluable member of the team, with a hand in each venue in which GQ participates.  

GQ Cuts has become a hair style haunt from celebrities, to kids looking to expand their creative hair look—GQ has become the place to go to get the haircut you want and the atmosphere every client deserves.   In little more than  a year the shop has been tagged for several hair fashion shows within Beverly Hills, Hollywood and in and around L.A.,  styling hair on everyone from runway models to high-profile television personalities, fashion week participants and monthly style gigs. 

 “Never did I imagine I would be doing hair fashion shows.  I just wanted to make a difference in my small town, said Gabriel ‘GQ’ Quinones, salon owner. “We’ve been given so many amazing opportunities to showcase our work.  It’s been the best experience I’ve ever had in a workplace. I am able to make a difference and do what I love—hair!” 

From the simple to edgy look…GQ Hair Salon is the place to go.

GQ Cuts Hair Salon   626.733.6873

121 South First Street

La Puente, California 91744

myspace.com/gqswim

Gabriel ‘GQ’ Quinones: 626-824-0835

Gabriel ‘Bonxxx’ Mendoza: 626-733-6873

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