Far From Theoretical, Suicide Prevention Treatment Is Available Now

Henderson, NV, November 9, 2018 — You have watched your nephew slide into a depression that seems irreversible. Your spouse wakes up each night with night terrors brought on by post-traumatic stress. A student in your class has gone from shy to reclusive, refusing to go outside his home. Despite caring families that have tried everything, the problems remain.

Matthew D. Dovel has dedicated his life's work to understanding and preventing suicide, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress, and believes he has found the solution. Dovel, the founder and president of the nonprofit International Suicide Prevention, has developed a noninvasive, nonmedical treatment program called Nu-Rekall® which trains individuals to rid themselves of emotional suffering and suicidal thoughts.

"In 2005, I delivered suicide intervention training at the Cree Reservation in Ouje-Bougoumou, Canada,” he says. "The 4 Phase technique reduced suicides from one nonfatal event and one fatal outcome per month to zero fatal outcomes in the subsequent six months.”

Dovel's system, called Zero Suicide System/Nu-Rekall®, is based on an understanding of how traumatic memories, ranked according to intensity, are stored in the brain. By altering this hierarchy and assigning an intense memory a lesser "rank” on the scale, the sufferer causes the memory to slip from the conscious mind. Dovel has been lecturing and training his method since 2015.

"I want to propagate this information to create a global shift in humanity and save as many lives as possible before my time here has ended,” Dovel says.

For more information on Matthew Dovel and Nu-Rekall®, please visit:
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Trim by Modere Wins 2018 SupplySide Editor’s Choice Award as Best Weight Management Product

Los Angeles, CA November 9, 2018 – Modere, a healthy, safe and clean-lifestyle brand of dietary supplements, household and personal-care products with a presence worldwide, today announced that Trim by Modere has been awarded Informa Exhibition’s seventh annual SupplySide CPG Editor’s Choice Award in the Weight Management Supplement category.

Recognized among nearly 600 nominations for its notable achievements in innovation and market impact by the SupplySide editorial team, Trim is a state-of-the-art weight management supplement that accelerates fat reduction while improving muscle tone and restoring youthful skin, for a total body transformation experience. A first-of-its-kind, advanced science combination of clinical-strength conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and Collagen/HA Matrix® Technology, Trim is a prime example of Modere’s commitment to the development of pioneering, science-backed lifestyle essentials.

“The significant sales growth of Trim is a testament to its efficacy – this product has created life-changing results for our consumers and tremendous success for our company,” said Asma Ishaq, Chief Executive Officer of Modere. “We formulated Trim several years ago, looking for a supplement that would change body composition [with minimal side effects / without the jittery side effects of other products]. Since then, this product has brought record new sales and an extraordinary number of repeat orders. We are honored to receive this award from the SupplySide editors. This recognition is further affirmation of our product’s impact on the weight management supplement industry and Modere’s continued commitment to developing innovative solutions for our valued customers.”

Sold on its own and as part of Modere’s Lean Body Sculpting System, Trim is currently the company’s top selling product worldwide. As the most repurchased product in Modere’s premier portfolio, Trim leads in consumer retention.

The winners in each of the award’s categories were announced at SupplySide West 2018 during the SupplySide CPG Editor’s Choice Awards Presentations on November 8 and 9 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

About Modere

Modere (www.modere.com) offers a category-leading portfolio of live clean lifestyle essentials including beauty and personal care, health and wellness, and household products that are equal parts safe, high-performing and scientifically designed. We believe modern health involves pure nutrition, a clean environment and safe ingredients across all our product categories. Modere brings a holistic, live clean approach to well-being, and our products reflect a commitment to excellence and innovation with tested formulas proven around the globe. The recipient of multiple third-party validations, our line includes products that are EPA Safer Choice-approved, EWG Verified™, NSF Certified and gray-water safe. The company is a proud supporter of Vitamin Angels®.

Reusable water bottle sales driven by 51.7% of consumers wanting to reduce their plastic usage, says GlobalData 

Purchases of reusable water bottles and travel mugs are on the rise as consumers seek to reduce plastic waste, save money and stay hydrated, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

The company’s kitchen storage survey of 2000 UK shoppers revealed that Amazon and the grocers have benefited most from increased demand, with 14.9% of reusable water bottle shoppers purchasing from Amazon, and 13.6% and 8.8% of shoppers buying from Tesco and Asda respectively.

Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, commented, “Almost one in five consumers purchased a reusable water bottle in the past 12 months, and over a quarter of those were 16 to 24 years old; this demographic is more exposed to, and influenced by, online media messages relating to plastic waste.”

Sales of travel mugs were less marked, with 8.4% of shoppers buying one in the last 12 months, but consumers were driven by the same environmental reasons.

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Higginbotham continues, “Over half of those who purchased a reusable water bottle did so to reduce the amount of plastic they use – with David Attenborough’s widely-watched Blue Planet series having a major impact on attitudes to the effects the material is having on the environment.”

This reason was followed by a desire to save money, with over a third wanting to spend less on disposable bottles of water. Consumers also wanted to increase their water intake, as campaigns and health experts continue to stress the importance of staying hydrated.

Higginbotham concludes, “Amazon and the grocers are benefitting most as price and convenience attract kitchen storage shoppers. 78.8% of those who shopped at Amazon were attracted by the competitive prices while convenience was the biggest driver at the grocers, with 67.3% of Tesco customers choosing the retailer because it is easy to get to the store.”

About GlobalData

4,000 of the world’s largest companies, including over 70% of FTSE 100 and 60% of Fortune 100 companies, make more timely and better business decisions thanks to GlobalData’s unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, all in one platform. GlobalData’s mission is to help our clients decode the future to be more successful and innovative across a range of industries, including the healthcare, consumer, retail, financial, technology and professional services sectors.

Four On-The-Go Snacks to Help Lower Blood Glucose and Cholesterol

This fast-paced lifestyle we’re leading contains considerable amounts of stress and unhealthy decisions. With so much information, responsibilities, and details that we have to think about, it’s no wonder we don’t always make the healthiest choices. Spending superhuman amounts of energy to accomplish everything expected of us, both our body and mind suffer. High blood glucose and high cholesterol are the most common consequences of such a lifestyle, and they can cause severe diseases like cholesterol or diabetes.  For the prevention of these issues, it is essential to exercise, eat healthily, lose excess body fat, and rest well.

When was the last time you ate a healthy meal?

Today, we’ll try to help you find ideas for some tasty and healthy snacks that won’t increase the level of sugar or cholesterol in your blood, while at the same time, won’t take long to prepare.

1.  Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressings

This one is as simple as rolling off a log. We all love mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, cheese, and similar stuff. But using a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with little mustard and basil can make a wonderful salad dressing that doesn’t contain sugars or bad cholesterol. If you try this combination, you will fall in love with freshness added to your salads, and you’ll also notice how this dressing makes them easier to digest.

       2.  Sweet Potato Toast Sandwich

It might sound weird, but if you slice sweet potato and bake it in the oven, put it on toast, it won't taste odd. As a spread for this sandwich, try the paste from white beans. Smash cooked white beans, add some lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread it over your potato toast, put a few slices of smoked salmon, and you’ll have delicious, healthy sandwich that will quickly become one of your favorites.

3.  Make Yourself a Cholesterade Drink

If you’re already eating healthy, but you still have high levels of cholesterol or glucose in your blood (or want to take your prevention to a higher level), than you should try Cholesterade. This food supplement naturally reduces cholesterol in your blood. What you need to do is put one scoop of Cholesterade in a glass of water or your favorite fruit juice, mix it well and drink it. It is recommended to drink Cholesterade twice a day, and you’ll see the changes very quickly.

       4.  Cherry-Berry-Cacao-Almond Smoothie

Both sour cherries and cacao are low in sugar and rich in antioxidants. In case you didn’t know, Antioxidants are substances that lessen the cholesterol level in blood. Add berries to the mix along with almonds (FYI - they contain no bad cholesterol), and you’ll get a perfect low-sugar, cholesterol-erasing smoothie. If you feel like experimenting, or you want to add more flavor, put in a little cinnamon and enjoy the magic.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be time-consuming. With the right ingredients and a little imagination, you can prepare delicious meals in no time. Also, no matter how much work you have, and how stressed you are, you can’t ignore your health. So try out these recipes that will control cholesterol and glucose levels in your blood and make you feel fresh and energetic.

After overindulging during the holidays, many people resolve to eat healthy as the New Year begins.  Here are 5 surprising "healthy" foods that may be upsetting your stomach

1.      Juicing: New year's juice cleanses often deliver a concentrated source of fructose (often apple based) or other "FODMAPs" (foods that can be hard to digest) like beets and celery.

2.      Giant salads: full of bulky, stomach-stretching insoluble fiber that can take some time for the stomach to break down enough to pass through digestive tract.  Some sensitive people may also experience abdominal distention or bloating from acid indigestion.

3.      Sugarless gum-- some people find the xylitol or sorbitol to produce intestinal gas, while others swallow excess air when chewing gum, causing belching and upper GI discomfort

4.      Bean pastas: Low glycemic pastas made from chickpeas and other beans are high in protein and fiber and great for blood sugar control, but they deliver a very potent punch difficult-to-digest fibers and resistant starch that cause many people excessive intestinal gas

5.      Cauliflower-- its the fave low carb, keto and paleo staple-- cauli rice, cauli crusts, cauli chips... but this objectively healthy food naturally contains mannitol, which can create excess intestinal gas

Even the best ab workout in the world won’t flatten a belly plagued by chronic bloating, a condition that affects up to one in five Americans.  For anyone tired of feeling like they’re carrying a “food baby” after lunch, waking up at night with painful indigestion or trying not to pass gas when on a date or in meetings, registered dietician Tamara Duker Freuman is here to help.

Freuman has spent her career talking candidly about the digestive issues many people are too embarrassed to discuss with others.   Most importantly, she knows how to fix these problems.  She’s known as “The Bloated Belly Whisperer” by grateful patients and the hundreds of thousands of readers per month who have followed her advice on US News + World Report’s eat+run blog and Yahoo! Health for the past six years.

THE BLOATED BELLY WHISPERER (St. Martin’s Press, Dec. 24, $28.99), is a game-changer, allowing anyone to finally figure out what’s causing their digestive distress—and giving them the tools to fix it, once and for all.  Bloating means different things to different people, and Freuman helps readers discover the most likely cause—and solution-- for their digestive distress, no matter how long they’ve suffered.

The book begins with a comprehensive quiz dismp rrecting readers to specific chapters addressing different causes of bloat, and includes fifty gut-friendly recipes from a renowned Bon Appetit editor.  With a customized course of treatment based on the latest research, bloated-belly sufferers can start to see results in as early as one week.

Arthritis Research Canada appoints first Honourary Patron

5 Chemical-free Ways To Keep Your Home Pest Free

If you are worried about using man-made chemicals in your home to eliminate or deter pests, then you should know that there are ways to keep your home pest-free without dangerous chemicals.

Plant Certain Types of Plants Outside Your Home
You can plant flowers, herbs and shrubs that will repel pests outside your home. Place these plants in flowerpots on the porch, or you can plant the seedlings directly into the soil. Some of the plants that you can use include petunias, basil, garlic, mint and marigolds.

Use Ultrasonic Devices Inside Your Home
There are affordable ultrasonic devices that you can use in your home to deter pests. You can’t hear the sounds from one of these devices, but the insects, rodents or spiders are annoyed by the noise. Many of these devices are designed for plugging into an electrical outlet, so you don’t need any specialized wiring for the equipment. An alternative to traps that kill pests or fill your home with unwanted chemicals is a catch and release trap with good old fashioned peanut butter.

Application of Essential Oils for Pests
You can find high-quality essential oils at local or online stores, and some of these products will deter pests. You can mix essential oils with water in a spray bottle to apply to windowsills or baseboards, but you can also add essential oils to homemade cleaning solutions. Some of the best essential oil fragrances to use include eucalyptus, lavender or peppermint.

Have Family Pets to Deter Pests
Pests such as mice, rats or wildlife animals will often avoid entering a home where there are family pets such as cats and dogs. You can train your family pets to detect invasions of rodents, and some cats or dogs will also alert you when insects or spiders are in a room.

Repair Your Home’s Garage Door
If your home’s garage door isn’t closing completely or if it has gaps around the edges, then pests such as mice, insects and spiders can invade a building. Many people need to replace their entire garage door. You may be able to have it repaired by a technician who specializes in garage door repair, like those at R & S Garage Door Inc. When you fix or replace your garage door you will keep pests from entering and spreading disease. Keeping pests out of your garage can prevent infestations into the other areas of your home.

Inspect Your Home Frequently
In addition to all of these natural pest deterrent methods, you should keep your home clean and free of clutter. While you are vacuuming, mopping or dusting your home, make sure to inspect for any evidence of pests such as cobwebs, droppings or tufts of fur.

A PLASTIC SURGEON UNVEILS BEAUTY HACKS THAT WILL COST YOU LESS THAN A STARBUCKS COFFEE

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We all know that cosmetic-plastic surgeons and dermatologists earn their living by operating or non- invasive procedures. Most of these endeavors are costly for patients.  It’s rare that any aesthetic surgeon will let us in on things we can do daily that don’t require us to visit them!  We are fortunate to have Dr. Manish Shah, a Denver board -certified plastic surgeon share secrets with us, that in many cases cost nothing or less than a gourmet cup of coffee.   

1. MANISH SHAH’S TOP BEAUTY HACKS

1. Cleaning your phone screens – Dr. Shah offers that, “A great way to avoid blemishes is to routinely clean the makeup and bacteria off of your phone screens. It is easy to spread harmful skin bacteria from the surface of your phone. Washing your hands goes a long way to avoid skin contamination as well.”

2. Make your own exfoliating scrub at home– Dr. Shah shares that, “A woman I consider my second mother taught me how to create my own organic exfoliating scrub. She would dry peeled skins of oranges, lemons, and limes in the sun. She would then finely grate the white inside rind of the peel and then mix it with any facial cleanser or even add it to fine facial oils. Using the scrub would exfoliate the skin, treat it with Vitamin C, and prevent over-drying of the skin because of the fruit oils.”

3. I recommend treating the enlarged pores of the T-zone with over the counter hydrogen peroxide.The bacteria in the pores create  inflammation that increases pore size, and this leads to blackheads and whiteheads. Dr. Shah explains that, “These bacteria can’t survive in high oxygen environments. 3% hydrogen peroxide is available over the counter quite inexpensively. Treating only the T-zone at night kills the bacteria, reduces pore size and  blemishes. Because it can be quite drying, takes breaks from its use every now and then.”

4. Avoid fake nails.They harbor tons of bacteria that are easily transferred to the face when you touch your face. Instead, focus on growing your own nails with the help of oral vitamin C and any good quality hair, skin, and nails vitamin like Nature’s Bounty Extra Strength Hair, Skin, and Nails.

5. For teens, especially, it is so important to wash their pillow cases routinely. Dr. Shah is the father ofthree teens. From his first-hand knowledge he says that, “Teens aren’t very compliant when it comes to skincare and they suffer from hormones in a bad way. This 1-2 punch makes acne and blemishes the bane of most teens’ existences. Going to sleep at night on clean pillow cases after washing your face goes a long way to reducing bacterial burden and allows blemishes to heal.”

6. If you suffer from puffiness around the eyes, a quick trick is to use black tea bags.Wet them in ice water and lay them onto the eyes to soothe. The caffeine in the black tea causes blood vessels to constrict, reducing edema or swelling in the delicate, thin eyelid tissues.

7. Add baking soda to your toothpaste to easily polish away stains to keep your teeth white.Instead of bleaching your teeth, baking soda actually breaks the molecules that stain the teeth. It is less irritating to your gums as well, and way cheaper than teeth whitening strips.

8. Eat the rainbow- A white bread-based diet does not for clear skin make. That’s why Dr. Shah makes sure his diet is packed with brightly-colored fruits and vegetables.  He says, “Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants which give glow to the skin.” Specifically, research suggests that pigments called carotenoids—found in foods like carrots, spinach and other leafy greens, and tomatoes have been linked to good complexions.” Adding fish oil to your diet also improves skin compliance and radiance.

9. Avoid Hot Showers- Disappointing as it may be, Dr. Shah says, “Hot showers remove too much of your natural oils and brings blood circulation to your skin, creating inflammatory reactions that result in rashes and aggravate those with eczema or dry patches.”

10. You may just need a brow wax instead of a lift

“I had a patient who wanted a brow lift because she thought she looked angry all the time. I sent her for a brow wax instead. It took 15 minutes, she looked great, and she saved herself thousands.” Other brow techniques like brow tinting can change how your eyebrows frame the eyes, improving on your looks.

About Dr. Manish Shah

https://drmanishshah.com/

Manish Shah, M.D., F.A.C.S. is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Rhinoplasty Society, and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. After completing his formal plastic surgery training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Medicine, he moved to New York City and was selected for the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He underwent extensive, advanced training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body at the hands of some of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in the world. Dr. Shah is one of only a select few plastic surgeons in the country who have undergone formal post-graduate training in aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Shah’s specialties include revision facial aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty (“nose reshaping”), and aesthetic surgery of the breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction). He is, however, well-trained in all areas of aesthetic surgery. Dr. Shah’s aim is to obtain a natural appearing transformation that complements the real you!

Ketamine Medical Clinic Sees Growing Interest From Those Battling Depression

MIAMI  – More people suffering from depression, chronic pain, PTSD or suicidal tendencies are finding relief through a drug originally developed in the 1960s as a  anesthetic.

Ketamine continues to grow in popularity as an option for alleviating depression and other maladies. Clinics that administer the drug have opened around the country, including the Ketamine Medical Clinic in Miami (www.ketaminemedicalclinic.com).

“Some researchers have called ketamine the most important discovery in half a century," says Aimee Cabo Nikolov, administrator of the clinic, which is a division of the Neurosciences Medical Clinic.

“Combined with other therapies, such as TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) and psychotherapy, this is a totally new approach to successful treatment.”

Nikolov, who has a background in nursing, operates the clinic with her husband, Boris, and a team of medical professionals. She says recent research suggests that ketamine can provide powerful relief – even to people whose depression has repeatedly failed to respond to other medications and to those who are suicidal.

It’s only fairly recently that ketamine became popular as a drug for battling such troubling mental-health conditions as PTSD and depression. Originally, ketamine was developed as an anesthetic in the early 1960s, but it wasn’t long before people began using it as a recreational drug that was known on the streets as Special K.

It’s still used as an anesthetic, but over time some in the medical profession began to realize it could be used to treat depression and PTSD.

Nikolov says that patients at the Ketamine Medical Clinic receive treatment that is individualized for their specific situation. Generally, though, that means six to eight initial ketamine infusions two times a week. That’s followed by boosters, which can be one infusion every two to six weeks.

“Our medical team assesses each patient with the goal of creating a custom recovery plan for that person,” Nikolov says. “We follow protocols for ketamine therapy that help them have a smooth recovery and access to an improved life.”

About Aimee Cabo Nikolov

Aimee Cabo Nikolov is administrator of the Ketamine Medical Clinic in Miami (www.ketaminemedicalclinic.com). She is also president and owner of IMIC Inc., a medical research company. Nikolov has a bachelor of science degree in nursing and is also the author of Love is the Answer, God is the Cure. She and her husband, Dr. Boris Nikolov, have three children, Danielle, Sean and Michelle.