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Houston UV Index: ‘Extreme’
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EPA warns of elevated sun exposure Data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows Houston is often listed at the “Extreme” end of the UV index, meaning that unprotected exposure to the sun carries a high risk of skin damage. These risks are especially high at mid-day, and the agency recommends using shadows as an indicator of risk. The longer the shadow, the lower the UV exposure at that time. The shorter the shadow, the higher the UV exposure the skin is receiving. The UV index is listed and forecasted daily by the government agency and is calculated through a combination of factors: Ozone, characteristics of human skin, and environmental factors such as elevation and cloud cover. The index ranges from 0 to 15, with any area 11 or higher listed as “Extreme.”
The UV Index is especially high in southern states. Source: EPA
The EPA strongly recommends taking protective measures for any level of sun exposure, but especially so anywhere with a UV index over 3, and all the time for anyone prone to burning. Water, white sand, and snow can also double UV exposure as they reflect the sun’s rays. UV INDEX, Page 6 Sun exposure has been linked to a num
Handsome is Injectable
Cosmetic treatments becoming increasingly popular among men
Plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures, especially Botox, are becoming increasingly popular among men, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports. Between 2011 and 2012, the number of cosmetic procedures performed on men rose by 5 percent. The number of non-invasive procedures rose by 6 percent, and experts say this is largely an inMore men are using Botox than in past years, crease in Botox, also referred to tonguethe American Society of Plastic Surgeons in-cheek as “Boytox” or “Brotox.” Botox reports.
was the top minimally-invasive procedure for men last year, followed by laser hair removal and microdermabrasion. This upward trend is even more dramatic over a longer period of time. WTOP reported that, between 2000 and 2010, the number of Botox treatments for men rose by 258 percent. Plastic surgeon George Lefkovits told The National that men are often as focused on their looks as women, and “they are concerned BROTOX, Page 7
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Extra Care Needed During Summer Exercise
By Kayla McCadney Personal Trainer Working out in high temperatures and humidity can cause a major impact on your body and internal health. Know the risk before taking that afternoon jog or boot camp. Be prepared and make the best decision for your health. Higher temperatures and humidity cause extra stress on your body. Not only does it increase your core body temperature, but it causes your body to send more blood to circulate through
the skin, leaving less for muscles to train properly, thus increasing your heart rate. In high humidity, sweat doesn’t rapidly evaporate from your skin. This adds stress and further pushes your body temperature up. You start to rapidly lose bodily fluids. Warning Signs Some common signs of overheating are muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache, dizziness, confusion, and fatigue. If you start to feel any of these signs, stop, drink some water,
and try to remove excess clothing. Lay a cold towel across the back of your neck when available. Most importantly, get out of the heat! Prevention First, fuel up. Drink lots of water, before, during, and after your activity. Also try incorporating a sports drink to replace the sodium, chloride, and potassium you will be losing throughout the exercise. Second, dress appropriately. Wear loosely fitted and EXERCISE, Page 6
Meet the Amerefit Team
Amerejuve and Amerefit offer the whole package in beauty, health, and wellness. Amerefit tests your metabolism and genetics and uses this information to help you achieve your weight and wellness goals. Your personal wellness coach stays with you throughout the process and provides you with both motivation and accountability so you can reach those goals. Amerefit is available at seven locations in Houston: Sugar Land, Katy, Clear Lake, Memorial, North Houston, Kingwood, and The Woodlands. For more information, call 713-781-7332. Melissa Bentley North Nutrition B.S. Nutrition Sciences
Candy Benoit Clear Lake Nutrition and Functional Endocrinology B.S. Business Administration Page 2 │ The Amerejuve Insider│Vol. 1 No. 1
Saba Umar Sugar Land Nutrition M.S. Nutrition, Wellness Coach Certification Sue Grisham Memorial Weight Management and Body Contouring
Alexa Roth Kingwood Exercise & Nutrition B.S., Kinesiology Exercise Science
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Get Ready for the Amerejuve 2013 PCOS 5K Fun Run & Walk on September 28! Walk or run to raise awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a hormonal endocrine disorder that impacts an estimated 7 million women, many of whom go undiagnosed. For more information or to register online, visit www. pcosfoundation.org Vol. 1 No. 1 │ The Amerejuve Insider │ Page 3
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TURNING HEADS Slim Down, Shape Up Bikinis are about showing off a woman’s beautiful shape, but many women have areas they are self-conscious about. Thigh, stomach, hips, and buttocks can be especially stubborn on women, particularly when it comes to cellulite. Exercise and diet aren’t always enough to sculpt and smooth every area, and that’s why medspas like Amerejuve offer a number of non-invasive treatments that give beautiful results. Each of Amerejuve’s contouring services uses a different method, allowing the treatment to be tailored to individual needs or paired with other procedures. Some remove troublesome fat cells, while others reduce their size and appearance.
Some are permanent, and others last for months. One benefit to all of these non-invasive methods is that they have no down-time - clients walk out of their treatments and back to their daily lives, uninterrupted. For a permanent solution, CoolSculpting targets fat cells with a cooling tech-
nique that freezes and kills them without harming the surrounding skin cells. Those looking to simply reduce the size and appearance of stubborn fat can use Amerejuve’s Zerona and Velashape. Zerona creates a small pore in the cell that drains fat, leaves the rest of the cell SHAPE, Page 7 healthy, and uses the
Quest for the Perfect Bikini Line
While rocking an itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny-yellow-polka-dot-bikini, the last thing you want to be worrying about is your bikini line. “Full natural” can mean visible hair at the seams of the bathing suit, which is generally not a popular look. Once you’ve found the shape, trim, or cut that’s right for you, and your bikini, how do you maintain it? If you’re committed to the shape you’ve chosen, con- Laser Hair Removal offers sider laser hair removal - its safe, permanence when you find effective, and permanent. Call the bikini line for you. Amerejuve at (713) 960-6262. ■
Bikini Line Styles
Simple Trim - basically the natural look but more contained, trimmed back from the edges. Landing Strip - a thin, vertical strip of hair immediately above the vagina. “The Chaplin” - a horizontal landing strip (see above). Great for low-rise bikinis. Stenciling - any shape you can imagine, just use a stencil in the desire shape and trim around it. Some popular shapes are hearts and lightning bolts. Brazilian - complete hair removal.
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Look Great in Your Bikini All Season Long
Tummy Trouble? Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, that women officially called an who had underabdominoplasty, is gone the sura surgical procegery felt fuller dure intended to after eating, thus create a smooth, helping them to firm contour for maintain healththe abdominal ier eating habits. area. During the Three quarters procedure, the of the women surgeon removes in the study excess skin and fat experienced this and tightens abeffect, researchdominal muscles. ers said. AnothBefore and After Photos from a tummy tuck procedure. Good candidates er possibility is specific, realistic expectations and to comfor tummy tucks are non-smokers who that the reduction in the number of fat municate clearly with the surgeon. maintain a stable weight. Those who excells around the abdomen also reduces The procedure itself is an outpatient perience drastic weight fluctuations, such appetite hormones that are released by procedure, meaning patients go home the as those who plan to lose a large amount those cells. However, researchers noted same day. Most are able to return to work of weight or become pregnant, should that more study is needed before these two weeks following surgery and return usually wait before having the procedure ideas can be confirmed. to regular exercise after four weeks. done, according to the American Society Amerejuve Med Spa and Cosmetic Preliminary studies show additional of Plastic Surgeons. Tummy Tucks are a Sugery offers the abdominoplasty and benefits from the surgery. The ASPS permanent procedure, but patients can other cosmetic procedures in the Houspublished a study this year indicating that see complications or reversal of results if ton area. women who undergo the procedure tend they aren’t maintaining a healthy lifestyle. To schedule a free consultation to to be successful at long-term weight loss When considering a tummy tuck, or discuss candidacy as a surgery patient, call and weight control. Researchers theorized any plastic surgery, it’s important to have (713) 960-6262. ■ that the primary contributing factor was
Ask the Surgeon
Questions? Ask the Amerejuve Surgical Team
Dr. Richard K. Vanik, Director
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Our surgical team is here to answer your questions! E-mail us at askthesurgeon@amerejuve.com, subject line “Ask the Surgeon,” for our new monthly feature.
Amerejuve Offers Products for the Sunny Season
Sun protection is always important, and this is especially so before and after laser hair removal. Amerejuve’s Pre & Post Laser Essential Care Kit makes sure the procedure has the best results. It also includes great products for general skin health and protection during bright, sunny days. The kit is composed of Juvika oil free moisturizing sunscreen (SPF 30), Zcaine anesthetic gel, and Juvika Aloe Cort Cream. The Zcaine uses lidocaine to ease discomfort, and aloe has long been known for its soothing qualities on painful skin. This kit not only helps prevent sun burns, but it helps with the pain for those who do slip up and get too much sun. ■
UV INDEX, from Page 1
ber of health problems, including premature aging, skin cancer, cataracts, and suppression of the immune system, according to the EPA. Protection and repair are important, and Amerejuve offers a number of protective products such as SPF 40+ sunscreen from glo therapeutics. For information, call (713) 960-6262. ■
VISIA deep-skin analysis reveals sun damage to skin from UV exposure. Protection is key to prevent negative effects.
Questions about our products? Ask Christina Presnall, our Product Sales Manager, for recommendations for all your skin concerns. E-mail christina. presnall@amerejuve.com
EXERCISE, from Page 2
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breathable clothing with layers that can be taken off and are light weight. A wide-brimmed hat helps protect you from harmful sun rays and provides a small amount of shade. Avoid dark colors, as they absorb heat. Whenever outside this summer, always wear sunblock! Be mindful of the time of day. Avoid midday activities when the sun is at its highest. Try to schedule jogs in the morning or late evenings when it is slightly cooler. Don’t overdo it! Slowly acclimate yourself. Try 20 minutes, then 25 minutes, and so on. Don’t punish yourself for not being able to complete a full hour workout like you normally might indoors. Or, completely avoid the heat and humidity and join Amerefit! We offer circuit training, cardio, strength conditioning and boot camps all indoor, in a climate controlled atmosphere! ■ editor@amerejuve.com
Clear Cellulite in 30 days SHAPE, from Page 4
body’s own lymphatic system to drain the unwanted fat quickly and painlessly, and Dr. Oz has called it “the miracle procedure to reduce fat.” Velashape combines Bi-Polar Radiofrequency, Infrared Light Energy, and Vacuum and Mechanical Massage to shrink the size of fat cells. Both of these techniques can shrink inches off the target area. To target just cellulite, Amerejuve offers Vaser Shape, which uses ultrasonic therapy and massage to smooth and reduce the appearance of the dimples and waves of cellulite. It’s often paired with liposuction surgery, but doesn’t have to be. Of course, any body slimming procedure works best when paired with healthy diet and exercise, and even there, the Amerejuve family has you covered. Taking advantage of our partnership with Amerefit to keep the body healthy and shapely after the medical spa treatments. ■
Meet Mrs. Baldwin
Mrs. Baldwin is the newest member of the Amerejuve marketing team. We sat down to get to know her a little better. The Amerejuve Insider: So who’s the lucky other half that makes you a “Mrs.”? Mrs. Baldwin: Now, I don’t want to drop names. My husband prefers his privacy. But let’s just say it’s the first name you would pair with the name “Baldwin” and it rhymes with “Shmalec.” AI: Can you at least give us your first name? Mrs. Roxy Baldwin
RB: Roxy. It has that little edge to it that I like. And it seems fate that I now have a last name that matches me so well. BALDwin.
AI: I wasn’t going to say anything, but you do seem a bit … hairless. RB: I’m just about as smooth as someone who’s had laser hair removal! We don’t do hair removal on the scalp, though. That just makes me special. And apparently, being bald makes my head look like a melon. AI: You don’t seem to let those kinds of comments bring you down. RB: Not at all! I’m much too busy promoting at Amerejuve events to worry about that. And I’m proud of how I look – I may look a little different, but some have also described me as “statuesque.” I prefer that to “melon-like.”
Have a question for Roxy? Ask! editor@amerejuve.com.
BROTOX, from Page 1
about their nose, ageing eyelids, and “[Men] are conface and neck.” He cerned about their credits this attinose, ageing eyelids, tude for increased and face and neck.” interest from men, both in the U.S. and abroad, in cosmetic surgeries and procedures. ASPS reports that, although men are gaining a greater share in the U.S., women still make up 91 percent of all cosmetic procedures. Amerejuve offers many of the treatments trending upward for men, including Botox and laser hair removal, and surgical procedures such as nose reshaping, eyelid lifts and liposuction. Amerejuve can be contacted at (713) 9606262. ■
Keep an eye out for the pink Amerejuve cars around Houston! I’m your editor, Kelsie! I’m a University of Houston alum in creative writing and journalism. Questions? Comments? Want to share your story about Amerejuve or Amerefit? We’d love to hear from you! Kelsie Cleboski, editor@amerejuve.com Vol. 1 No. 1│ The Amerejuve Insider │ Page 7
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