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14 - 26 H OME FASHION

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Ekornes, Inc.–Celebrating 80 Years

What To Know Before Remodeling

of Quality Furniture Home Sweet Home A Couple’s Retreat! Simplify Your Life By Organizing Your Home Furniture That Speaks For Itself Bring Some Light Into Your Life With A Solatube

28 H OME T HEATRE It’s Time For An Upgrade

34 - 40 EXTERIORS LANDSCAPING A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System Custom Outdoor Cabinetry Take Back Your Backyard With Motorized Exterior Awnings

44 - 47 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Smile With Confidence And For Success! Reshape Your Body In 20 Minutes!

ON THE COVER Featured on the cover, Hunter Douglas’ exclusive Silhouette® FR window shadings combine functionality and appearance. Featuring adjustable fabric vanes suspended between two sheer facing fabrics, Silhouette filters light while reducing glare, as well as blocks light and provides extra privacy. For more information on Silhouette window shadings and other Hunter Douglas products, you can contact Don’s Drapery Service Inc. at 714-5779192, visit their showroom at 1261 N. Lakeview Ave. Suite M in Anaheim Hills, or visit their websites at www.donsdrapery.hdwfg.com and www.keyaccess.com/donsdrapery. See their ad on page 2 and article on page 12.

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Ekornes, Inc.—

Celebrating 80 Years of Quality Furniture

eople spend countless hours sitting in chairs and sofas. However, the unfortunate truth is that many of the chairs and sofas we sit in can damage our bodies. With that in mind, you want to select furniture that employs sound ergonomic principles so that you can stay both healthy and comfortable. Ekornes Inc. is one of the world’s leading furniture manufacturers and creator of Stressless®—a seating solution that is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) for proper head and lumbar support. Established in 1934 in Sunmore, Norway, Ekornes Inc. is proudly celebrating 80 years of production and global success. “The secret to our success is our commitment to create products that combine exceptional comfort, style, function, and quality,” says Peter Bjerregaard, president of Ekornes. “We offer an ever-expanding assortment of recliners, chairs, sofas, corner sectionals and home theater seating, along with a wide range of original accessories.” Stressless recliners are equipped with the Stressless Glide System, which automatically adjusts to body weight to determine the proper level of support, and the patented Plus™ System, which determines correct headrest position. Offered in two or three sizes for a perfect custom fit, each seat is crafted with the human body in mind, making it the ultimate chair for comfort and relaxation.

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Making milestones every decade, Ekornes continues to be a company with a vision to create the world’s most beautiful, stylish and ergonomically designed furniture for the home. In effort to reduce delivery times for sofas, Ekornes Inc. recently opened a manufacturing plant in Morganton, North Carolina, serving as the company’s first production facility to open outside of Norway. An already quickly growing facility, the dedicated staff has rich knowledge in furniture craftsmanship and a strong focus on ingenuity. Ekornes aims to take responsibility for the environmental impact caused by the manufacturing, distribution, use and destruction of the company’s products. Over a long period, the company has implemented measures at its manufacturing plants to improve the internal and external environment, while also selecting more environment-friendly raw materials. The sustainable manufacture of products with a long useful lifespan will continue to be an objective in the future development of the company. Achieving the smallest possible impact on the environment is one of Ekornes’ most important objectives. Today, they use only the most environmentally friendly types of glue available. Additionally, parts of today’s output make use of water-bases stains and varnishes, and a general replacement program is currently underway. Stressless complies with extremely high fire safety requirements, and the welding processes have become more environment-friendly thanks to the use of industrial robots and more planet-conscious welding gases, which result in an improved working environment. To select and customize the best Stressless seating options for your home and family, you can call Robert Westley at 714-546-7100, located at 3323 Hyland Ave. Ste. D, Costa Mesa, or visit them online at www.RobertWestleyDesigns.com. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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Home Sweet Home

Shining a Light on the Most Exciting Interior Innovations of Our Times an you imagine living without the modern comforts of your home? Amenities that we have become accustomed to are standard fare in today’s interiors. For those who want the newest home innovations, two categories stand out as leading the way: light control and energy management. Sally Morse, Director of Creative Services at window fashions leader Hunter Douglas, shares how and why. Managing Light: Window Treatments “The evolution of windows is remarkable,” says Morse, “from hide coverings to panes made of translucent animal horn, then thin slices of marble, oiled paper and finally glass. And the shapes and sizes of windows changed too, requiring innovations to the original window treatments said to be invented by the Egyptians 4,000 years ago.” Breakthroughs date back to 1946 when Hunter Douglas brought out the world’s first lightweight aluminum Venetian blinds. Today, Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades take the cellular structure and make it even more energy-efficient by placing another cell within the cell. Silhouette® window shadings, with the Signature S-Vane™, is a sheer product with rotating vanes that diffuse light and provide variable light control. Silhouette A Deux window shadings combine Silhouette with a room-darkening roller shade that sits on the same head rail, yet operates independently. Temperature: Save Energy and Time “It’s so easy to control room temperature these days,” says Morse. “It’s among the most extraordinary advances ever.” Hunter Douglas is a leader of the pack—one of its most innovative is the Duette Architella Trielle™ honeycomb shade, delivering 20% greater energy efficiency than original Duette

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Architella shades thanks to six layers of insulating fabric. It can reduce heat loss at the window by up to 45% and solar heat gain through the window by up to 80%. Artificial Lighting: More than a Light Bulb Light-emitting diodes, or LED-based lights, are increasingly the homeowner’s light of choice. Offering lower energy consumption, longer lifetime, improved physical robustness and smaller size, they are a smart choice for every room. Recessed ceiling lights, chandeliers, sconces— nearly every style of home lighting is now available with LEDs, not to mention sofa frames and tables, draperies and even wall coverings. A New Age of Enlightenment: The Connected Home Home automation is developing at a rapid rate. Hunter Douglas offers a wide range of motorized window treatments that operate with its patented Platinum™ App, which can now be integrated into home automation systems. With a tap of a finger, you can easily preset and reset the precise positioning of multiple motorized window coverings for optimal privacy, security, energy management and ambiance. It is also now available with a sunrise/sunset timer feature that uses GPS data to calculate the location-specific times. To see a variety of different Hunter Douglas products, you can visit Don's Drapery Service, Inc., an authorized Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery showroom located at 1261 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite M in Anaheim Hills. You can also call 714-577-9192 for more information, as well as get news about the new iPad application. www.donsdrapery.hdwfg.com. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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A Couple’s Retreat!

omfortable seating and soothing hues make the master bedroom an inviting retreat anytime of the day. Using luxurious colors of royalty, opulent fabrics, combined with the creative eye for design, Vickie Daeley and her design team once again have created the perfect couple’s retreat. And what a treat it is! Working with one of Orange County’s most talented tile cutters, their design team was able to transform the master bathroom into an artful place. Before any of the work had begun, details were drawn and the job was price quoted for the clients to approve. Then the work began. The quality of workmanship and design speak for itself. From heated floors, to intricate design and quality of workmanship, their clients were delighted. You may have considered hiring an interior designer before only to find yourself pondering the same question that keeps popping in your head: Do you really need one? Before you roll-up your sleeves and try to tackle your interiors on your own, you might find that giving a professional designer a call will be both time and money well spent. Vickie Daeley, has been making clients happy all over Southern California for nearly 25 years. She brings with her a design and build-team that have been successfully working with her for years. To find out how Interior Affairs can help transform your home into a beautiful sanctuary, you can call Vickie Daeley at 714-970-8000 or 949-640-5000. You can also visit the Interior Affairs’ website at www.interioraffairs.com.

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etting ready in the morning has to be easier than racing around the house, trying to find matching shoes and a shirt that isn’t wrinkled. Isn’t it time to rid your life of the morning mayhem? Working with a closet professional, they will help design and create an organized custom closet, as well as other areas of your home. A custom closet adds value to your home. There is something luxurious about walk-in closets, no matter what the size, devoting an entire room to storage and organization. Reach-in closets can literally double your storage with closet organizers. Multiple rods, custom-built trays, shelves and cabinets will utilize all of your space. For additional closet space, turn one of your bedroom walls into a wardrobe closet with lots of hanging and folding space, hidden shoe shelves, and closet doors that slide or swing open. Finishes add color and character. Melamine finish is affordable and durable, while opting for stained or painted wood offers higher levels of customization. You can add decorative and architectural elements such as carved wood appliqués, crown and base molding, and decorative hardware. Wood closet organizers offer the ultimate in personalization and luxury. The richness and exclusive feel of wood and wood veneer accentuates the architecture and beauty of your home. Choose from maple, cherry, birch, and mahogany. Closet accessories are the essential working pieces, from padded jewelry drawers to customized additions such as tie, belt, and pant racks, ironing stations, shelf dividers, shoe racks, pull-out baskets and trays.

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Organization can be achieved in other areas of the home, too. Because home offices are often located in very visible parts of the home, custom office desks, workstations, bookshelves, and more can help clean things up. Designs feature both freestanding furniture and built-in configurations in a huge range of sizes, finishes and details.

Wall beds are the perfect way to save space. Wall beds allow you to convert rooms instantly, save valuable floor space, and let guests sleep over with comfort and convenience. Everything is designed to work within the bed cabinet and surrounding built-ins, effectively creating a multi-functional room. Custom shelving, drop-down tables, pullout nightstands, display alcoves, and media cabinetry are some of the accessories to consider. For more information or to schedule a free design consultation, you can call Closet Factory at 800-692-5673 (please mention code 74). Or, you can visit them online at www.closetfactory.com. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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re you tired of brown, boring furniture? If so, it’s time to discover a new experience in high style and high value furnishings that has been referenced as, “jewelry for your home.” Caracole® is a portfolio of unique items that work in harmony to furnish your entire home. Every piece represents high design and independent thinking, with more than 50 finishes and materials. These include exotic woods, mixed elements and hand-applied finishes. Each Caracole piece stands alone, speaking for itself. You might see a closed storage items as a bedroom dresser while your neighbor views the same piece as the perfect dining room sideboard. As you browse through the three distinct and carefully edited portfolios, you can throw any rules out the window and allow your subliminal preferences and unconditioned reflexes to make the call. Above all, you can have fun utilizing Caracole’s fresh originality to make your home the perfect reflection of you. Each Caracole silhouette is unique and can satisfy your style choices. The difference is in the details— whether it’s the comfort of seating or specialized accents such as nail trim or graceful lines, you will enjoy personalizing each piece. To see more of Caracole and other fine furniture manufacturers, you can call or visit Ambiance Home at 16862 Red Hill Ave. in Irvine, 949825-5020 or at 23811 Via Fabricante in Mission Viejo, 949-455-0501. www.ambiancehome.com

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BRING SOME

LIGHT Into Your Life With A Solatube

ho wouldn’t want to make their home healthier, vibrant and energy efficient while also increasing its resale value? With just one simple home improvement, you can achieve all of the above. Experience the many advantages of incorporating natural daylight into your home or business with the Solatube Daylighting System. Here’s how the Solatube® works—a high-tech dome on the roof focuses sunlight down a tube lined with Spectralight Infinity®, a highly reflective material. It filters out heat and UV rays and then diffuses the visible-spectrum light evenly throughout a room. The effect is extraordinary! Solatube provides exceptional lighting, even more than larger traditional skylights. It costs much less than other daylighting options, such as windows and skylights. You will also save on energy bills because Solatube allows you to switch off the electric lights during the day. Installation is fast, clean and easy. A professional can install your

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Solatube in less than two hours. Plus, the compact and flexible design of the Solatube allows it to be installed in just about any room or smaller spaces where daylighting might not have been an option. And finally, adding daylight to your indoor environment has many health benefits. It has been shown in several prominent studies that increasing daily exposure to natural light enhances mental and physical well being, while boosting concentration and energy levels. For more information about Solatube, you can contact your local dealer, Solalite of OC. Their showroom is located at 630 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 113 in Santa Ana. You can also call them at (714) 835-8391 or visit www.solaliteoc.com

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time For An Upgrade How to Modify Your Old Entertainment Center

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o you need to breathe some life into your existing entertainment center? Professionals can modify old furniture systems designed for analog TVs to proudly accommodate the latest flat panel sets. How to modify an old entertainment center that was designed for a tabletop TV Tabletop TVs are extremely heavy, weighing as much as 350 pounds, and very deep, commonly 22-26". Deep TVs result in deep furniture. A temptation when upgrading these types of furniture systems is to simply set a new flat panel TV inside. However, flat TVs tend to get lost in the depth of large entertainment centers. Further, the screen of the flat panel ends up being recessed several inches from the front of the furniture, significantly reducing the viewing angle. The right way to upgrade your entertainment center takes full advantage of the new slim TVs. First, professionals will construct a false back wall to be installed in the TV section of your furniture, reducing the depth of the TV section and preventing you from seeing through to the back of the cabinet. Second, a pulloutarticulating arm is mounted to the back wall. Finally, the flat panel TV is removed from its stand and mounted to the pullout arm. How to modify an old entertainment center that was designed for a floor standing projection TV Because projection TVs are much taller than their tabletop counterparts, the retrofit is adjusted accordingly. In addition to a false back wall and bracket, these modifications include a new TV credenza. The credenza is slipped into place between the two existing towers to provide the foundation for the new flat panel TV as well as additional new storage. In most cases, the color and style of your existing furniture can be matched so the credenza looks like it was original to the system. Diamond Case is a full service electronics retailer and cabinet maker. They can provide a complete modification including the furniture, bracket, and television. They also produce new systems from scratch. To find out what it would cost to modify your furniture, you can call them toll-free at 800-616-5354 or visit www.diamondcase.com ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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What to Know BEFORE REMODELING

enovating your kitchen and upgrading your bathroom gives your home a fresh new look, often increasing functionality, while adding to the value of your home. However, the process of choosing a remodeling company can be tiresome and stressful. With so many options available, where do you start and whom should you call? Selecting the right company can make a huge difference in the projects’ success. You want a company that will leave you with a peace of mind throughout the entire process, not to mention an end result that you are completely happy with. Here are some things to consider before tackling that kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. Local stability.: A showroom and local manufacturing plant where you can view examples of their work and get the latest trends and products that are available on the market. Experienced designers: Make sure to ask questions such as, does the company have flexibility in the products they offer, and how is the project managed throughout the remodel. Licensing: Is the company licensed with the right classification for your scope of work? How long has the company been in business? Cabinet Finish: Catalyzed conversion varnish is the most durable finish available today. Finishing should never be done in the customer’s home, or in the person’s garage, so ask to see the finishing equipment and test the durability of the finish in the manufacturer’s showroom. Removing and replacing the cabinets with newly designed and manufactured custom cabinets does have its advantages, like allowing you to

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redesign the layout or create new interiors with adjustable shelving. Refacing existing cabinets, which means replacing the doors and drawer fronts, replacing the hinges and the molding, and covering the existing frames, is often a viable and cost efficient option. The process could include adding new drawers, slides and pullouts in the lower cabinets, and often being able to adjust some cabinets to accommodate new appliances. A combination of Refacing and Replacing offers savings while dramatically improving the look and feel of the room. The right approach to bathroom remodeling can turn a worn-out old room into a bright, spacious retreat. Custom-made bathroom vanities, cabinet replacing or refacing, granite countertops, and new tubs, showers, toilets and sinks are just some of the ways to reinvent this area of your home. Experienced designers will listen to your needs, know what questions to ask to help clarify your thoughts, and be familiar with the latest products available. They should also be comfortable working with older products that the homeowner might want to bring into the remodel. Always remember—the designer must keep in mind that everyone is different and that kitchens satisfy various needs and uses. The designer must be versatile and innovative in planning in order to accommodate your lifestyles and your budget. Reborn Cabinets has met all of the above criteria for more than 30 years. Founded in 1983, Reborn Cabinets won the prestige 2013 Remodeler of the Year award by Professional Remodeler. Located at 2981 East La Palma Ave. in Anaheim, the company features a 40,000-squarefoot, well-equipped manufacturing and showroom/design center with numerous displays and examples to enjoy—you can even take a tour or ask about their informative seminars given approximately every 6 weeks. Experienced designers are available seven days a week. You can visit and browse the showroom, or you can call Reborn Cabinets for more information at (888) 273-2676. www.reborncabinets.com. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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he louvered opening roof system is constructed of Zincalume louvers that rotate from completely closed to 155° open, by use of a small motor. It is safe to use and incredibly easy to operate. The motor is powered by a 12 volt transformer. A portable-remote controls the operation of the louvers. The opening roof system offers many benefits, including: Versatility. It can be built as a patio roof or commercial cover. It can also be installed flat or pitched. Sun control. The louvers can be positioned during winter months to cast the sun’s natural warmth into rooms to save on energy costs. During the summer, they can be moved to block direct sunlight to protect your home from unwanted solar heating. Ventilation. During the summer months, a place in the shade is where

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you want to be. The system provides this by angling the louvers to a partially open position. Providing natural ventilation as hot air escapes and cool air replaces it. Rain protection. The louvered opening roof system has a uniquely designed louver that provides complete overlap to help prevent rain penetration. Imagine being able to control heat on your patio at the touch of a button. With the louvered system, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round and worry-free. For more information or a demonstration of the opening roof system, you can visit the 5,000 square foot showroom of All-Pro Remodeling at 706 North Tustin Street in Orange, (714) 288-1314. You can also visit their website at www.AllProRemodeling.com

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Custom Outdoor Cabinetry

ELEGANT AND FUNCTIONAL utdoor kitchens have evolved drastically from the basic barbecue island. Innovative cabinetry solutions from Brown Jordan® Outdoor Kitchens provide the freedom to custom design unique outdoor living areas. Create an outdoor entertainment showplace that will add value to your home. Designed to blend with the surrounding landscape, custom cabinetry complements Brown Jordan furniture and continues the indoor theme to the outdoors. Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens are fully customizable stainless steel cabinets manufactured in the U.S.A. The collection offers powder coated finishes in 10 exclusive designer colors, eight realistic faux wood finishes, four custom textures, and a variety of exclusive door styles, providing almost limitless design possibilities. Features rival the latest innovations of indoor cabinet lines including

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concealed hardware, solid core doors, trash pullouts, fixed and sliding shelves, soft-close, self-close drawers, and leveling legs. The option to apply designer powder coat finishes adds protection to the stainless, allowing it to withstand any climate for a virtually maintenance-free investment. Cabinets are designed to fit all major outdoor appliances; grills, social cookers, side burners, smokers, pizza ovens, bars, beverage centers, and more. If you are looking for a little extra touch of glitz and glamour, insert options are available for the cabinet doors, including wood grain options and textured metal that can be left in its true stainless form or powder coated with a designer finish. All cabinets come with a lifetime warranty, and all powder coated finishes come with a seven-year warranty. Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens meet the needs of today's homeowners, architects, designers, builders, hotels and resorts that seek cabinetry to fit the unique décor and style of an outdoor living environment. For more information, you can call them at 855-839-5063, visit their website at www.brownjordanoutdoorkitchens.com, or email info@brownjordanoutdoorkitchens.com

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The Continental Patio Awning Deployed

Take Back Your Backyard With Motorized Exterior Awnings

hen you invest in a home, you are buying more than just an interior. Think about it—if you didn’t like spending time outside enjoying the view and your beautiful surroundings, then you could have just bought a condominium. There’s a reason why you bought your beautiful home. The real question is: are you using it to its full potential? One of the main issues that might be keeping you and your family from completely utilizing your backyard is the weather. While basking in the sun for a few minutes can be nice, there quickly comes a point when it simply becomes overwhelming. What if you had the luxury to spend time outside whenever you want, whether it’s day or night, and always feel comfortable? Retractable shading systems allow you to finally take control of your backyard. Enhance your outdoor living experience by creating the functional space you have always wanted. One of the best features of innovative motorized awnings is that they don’t change the look of your home. Instead, they can enhance your backyard by adding color, more versatility and creating a new usable space. When an awning is retractable, you can have shade when you need it and sun when you want it. Therefore, depending on the weather and your needs, the control is totally in your hands!

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The Continental Patio Awning Retracted

An awning can be either deployed or retracted. While deployed, you can sit back, relax and enjoy your outdoor surroundings in comfort while being protected from the sun and other natural elements based on the system you choose. Watch the kids play in the pool and enjoy your backyard in the shade without worrying about getting too much sun. Relax by your outdoor fire pit at night and soak in the ambiance of your stunning landscape in the moonlight. When an awning is retracted, it disappears from sight and doesn’t change the look of your exterior décor. Essentially, a retractable shade system helps protect both you and your home at all times. When retracted, you can help protect your investment. Invest in your outdoor living spaces, reclaim your space and start appreciating every aspect that your backyard has to offer. For more information about high-quality awnings and other systems, you can contact Alpha Productions, Inc. at 800-223-0883 or visit them at www.alphaproductions.com. Alpha Productions has been manufacturing their Suntamer® products in the U.S.A. since 1978. They design, manufacture and install all of their own systems. With the majority of their business coming from client referrals, Alpha Productions always strives to provide the best possible customer service experience.

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Smile with Confidence and for Success!

oday in our appearance-driven society, particularly here in Southern California, it has become more important for men and women to present themselves in an attractive manner. It is a common belief that people who are more attractive obtain success in their personal and professional lives easier and more often then those who are less attractive. Attractiveness is comprised of both physical and psychological factors. The psychological aspect is when one feels happy and self-confident about their appearance or feels secure and confident about the way others perceive their appearance. The physical factors include body shape, hair, eyes, mouth, dress, and personal hygiene. Over the last few decades studies have been performed to determine which of these factors are deemed most important when determining physical attractiveness. The conclusion was that the number one factor is the lips and teeth. With this being said, it is logical to assume that creating an attractive smile would be one of the most important priorities for those desiring to improve their physical attractiveness. There is a specific protocol that should be carried out by the patient and dentist before actually engaging in a smile makeover. This includes a detailed consultation, computer

3) Tooth-colored fillings: Natural tooth-colored fillings can be placed in teeth that have decayed or they can replace teeth that have had previously placed, unsightly metal-colored fillings. 4) Tooth whitening: The application of a bleaching solution to the teeth, performed either in the dental office or at home, which will remove yellow and brown stains, resulting in a whiter and brighter smile. There are also other cosmetic procedures that your dentist should discuss as possible treatment options, such as orthodontics and periodontal (gum) therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. As with plastic surgery, anyone desiring cosmetic dentistry should seek out a well-trained and experienced practitioner before committing to any cosmetic therapy. This can be done by obtaining referrals from patients who have had successful smile makeovers or by going to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry website at www.aacd.com to find a dentist who focuses primarily on cosmetic dentistry. For more information on choosing a cosmetic dentist or for any other dental cosmetic procedures, you can contact Dr. Jack Ringer, DDS at 714-974-0313 or visit www.dentalcosmetics.com. Dr. Ringer is the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), an AACD accredited dentist and the Co-founder and past President of the Orange County Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

imaging, diagnostic wax-up, and a proposed smile design all to determine precisely what the patient desires along with an explanation of all the dental options available to create the desired look. With many new material, techniques, and treatments available today, patients are able to attain a long-term beautiful, metal-free, and biologically healthy smile. Examples of these therapies include: 1) All ceramic restorations: Crowns (caps), bridges and veneers can be fabricated utilizing modern ceramics to create one’s desired appearance while still maintaining the After Therapy(Using implant/crown & Veneers) strength required for function and longevity. The majority of these restorations can be designed virtually, manufactured using the latest CAD/CAM technology and allows the dentist to preserve more of the patient’s natural tooth structure—all while being metal free 2) Implant therapy: Today the treatment of choice when replacing a missing tooth/teeth is the placement of implants with the desired restoration attached to the implant. When designed, planned and placed correctly, implant/restorative therapy can result in an extremely natural result and normal Before Therapy function that can last for decades!

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Reshape Your Body in 20 Minutes! By John Colman

When Diane Rand reached age 50, she got concerned that her weight was slowly creeping higher and her clothes were feeling too tight. As a practicing physician in San Diego, she knew the diagnosis. “Your muscles atrophy as you age, and this slows down the metabolism,” says Rand. “I knew it would keep getting worse if I didn’t correct it.” The antidote? Effective weight training. But, she’d never lifted weights before. Plus, her full-time job as a physician as well as her family life left little time in her schedule for exercise. Fortunately, Diane read an article about “slow-motion” strength training, a revolutionary new exercise method promising a firmer, stronger, more shapely body from just two 20-minute training sessions per week. Even though the time efficiency and results sounded almost too good to be true, she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout, a local company with four teen private fitness studios in Southern California specializing in this unique approach. Right away she noticed immediate increases in her muscle tone and energy. After several months she’d also dropped 1 to 2 clothing sizes and was fitting into clothes which used to be too small. “My trainer pushes me in a safe way, and I walk away feeling great after each session,” says Diane. “This is the wave of the future.”

Lean Muscles—The Key to Reshaping Your Body The Perfect Workout’s trainers encourage clients to build lean muscle tissue which increases the body’s metabolism, burning extra calories even while you’re sleeping. Many people – especially

Physician Diane Rand firms her body during a 20-minute training session at The Perfect Workout.

women – have a fear of “bulking up” like a bodybuilder if they were to start strength training. In reality, if you’re older than 25, it’s much more likely that too little muscle is the problem rather than too much muscle. In their book Biomarkers: The 10 Keys to Prolonging Vitality , William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin Rosenberg, M.D., show the research demonstrating that adults who don’t strength train lose an average of a half pound of lean muscle tissue each year starting at age 25. As an example, a typical 55-year-old woman will have 15 pounds less lean muscle (and significantly more fat) than what she had at age 25. Muscle takes up

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less space than fat, so this typical 55year-old woman has arms and thighs that are softer and less firm, wears a larger clothing size, and has a slower metabolism that burns fewer calories each day. Effective strength training changes all of this. It increases your body’s metabolism, causing you to burn more fat and calories all day long. Strength training reshapes and tones your legs and arms. And since muscle takes up 20% less space than fat, adding muscle and losing fat will make your body firmer, smaller, and more shapely. A fit 140-pound person can wear clothes several sizes smaller than an out of shape 140-pound person. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

healthbeautyfitness How Can Slow-Motion Strength Training Work so Quickly? Slow-motion strength training involves brief and demanding workouts to get great results. The basic concept? Lift relatively heavy weights excruciatingly slowly (10 seconds to lift, another 10 seconds to lower) for as many repetitions as you can until you’re unable to move the weights anymore. And when you learn to challenge your muscles as deeply as a skilled trainer can teach, it’s impossible to workout much longer than 20 minutes, even if you try. Dr. Philip Alexander, physician and faculty member at Texas A&M University’s College of Medicine, explains that it’s the intensity of exercise that stimulates greatest changes. “A slower repetition loads the muscles more effectively and efficiently. It’s harder!” exclaims Alexander. “That’s why it stimulates such a great total response from the body.” Dr. Alexander has tracked hundreds of subjects using slow-motion strength training, noting significant improvements in muscular strength, HDL cholesterol profiles, bone density, and glucose tolerance. Other research adds more supporting data. Two separate studies by Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., and one study by Ellington Darden, Ph.D., demonstrate that slow-motion strength training produces 50% to 59% faster improvements than regular weight training. And because the repetitions are harder, each training session must be limited to 20 minutes – making this exercise method quite time efficient.

Joyce Reclaims her Youthful Figure 54-year-old Joyce Magnuson had always been slim and slender when she was younger. But in her mid 40’s life’s stresses caught up with her, and she began gaining weight. “During the next few years, I kept getting heavier, until I was thoroughly broken and disgusted with myself,” says Joyce. Fortunately, she happened to read an article about slow-motion strength training and how it would reshape her body with just two 20-minute training sessions per week. The effectiveness of the method made sense to Joyce, and she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

Arlene Esgate tones her arms as part of her 20-minute training session in San Diego.

After 5 months of combining an effective nutrition plan with two 20minute training sessions each week, not only had she gotten stronger, she’d lost 43 pounds and dropped from a size 16 to a size 10. She was also able to get completely off the blood pressure medications that she’d previously needed to take. She adds, “The perk is looking good in the current styles. Even Macy’s keeps me motivated to stay fit!”

The Perfect Workout has 14 private studios in Southern California that specialize in one-on-one personal training with the slow-motion strength training method, including these Orange County locations: Newport Beach (949) 200-4067, Huntington Beach (714) 460-5207, Laguna Niguel (949) 485-6000, Mission Viejo (949) 424-1021, Anaheim Hills (714) 400-9319, and Tustin (714) 599-9051. www.ThePerfectWorkout.com

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