In addition to facial exercise, good skincare, and sun protection, a healthy diet can also reap many benefits for your skin. According to Dr. Nicholas Perricone, "All foods fit into three categories: pro-inflammatory, neutral, or anti-inflammatory." Dr. Perricone states that you can actually slow down aging at the cellular level if you select your foods wisely. He suggests foods that are rich in antioxidants and those with anti-inflammatory properties. He states that the good news is that "age-related changes may be reversed by consuming foods and beverages that are rich in a variety of compounds, including antioxidants, and are anti-inflammatory, such as cold-water fish and richly colored fruits and vegetables."  But we must also be careful to avoid foods that contain high levels of saturated or trans fatty acids, sugars, and starches. The reason is simple—these foods cause insulin levels to spike, which triggers a pro-inflammatory response in the body that can accelerate the aging process.

The doctor’s “Pot of Gold is the Rainbow” picks are chock full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents to add to your anti-aging arsenal:

Red: Wild Alaskan Salmon, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Strawberries and Raspberries

Orange: Cantaloupe, Grapefruit, Nectarines and Orange Peppers

Yellow: Almonds, Garlic, Halibut, Summer Squash, Lemons and Olive Oil

Green: Asparagus, Avocado, Spinach, Broccoli, Green Apples and Green Tea

Blue: Blueberries

Purple: Purple Cabbage, Blackberries, Eggplant and Cabernet Sauvignon

I get numerous phone calls on a daily basis from clients who have all kinds of questions about topics from A to Z. Unfortunately, I don't have time to adequately cover the answers to random questions on the spur of the moment. However, I do have time to devote to clients who have made an appointment to talk to me on myriad issues. Consequently, I have instituted my Conversation with Carole program, where clients can make an appointment to talk to me, one-on-one, for an hour. During an appointment, I can cover topics like skin care, hair styles, make-up, vitamins for energy and health, how to walk in 5 inch heels all day, how to get up at 4 am and work and play until 10 pm (at 64) and not be tired. We can talk about how to get a sleek, smooth and toned face and body and maintain it for a lifetime. We can talk about anything you want to discuss. You choose the topic and we're on.

What has transpired since I instituted the Conversation with Carole is really an amazing personal connection with a great many of my long term clients. It's been a wonderful experience to actually be able to converse, one-on-one, with clients who have been using my products for many years. Clients who have the same goals and aspirations as I. At age 64, I find that personal connections are ever so important. I appreciate you all.

The cost for a one-on-one hour chat is $150.. I have information that will definitely change your life for the better and I'm looking forward to sharing a lifetime of knowledge with you. So make a list of questions and give me a call. Book your appointment now.

Dear Carole,
I was having such a hard time doing some of the exercises on the new Ultimate DVD until I did the Skype class with you.  Thanks again for being so patient with me.  It’s been eight weeks since our private class and I am amazed by my progress.  I’ve been able to diminish my nasal labial folds considerably, eliminate the hooded look to my eyes and firm up my jaw and neck.  In fact, my whole face feels firmer, but I am still a work in progress!  The changes I’ve been able create have been nothing short of amazing.  Thanks again for everything.

Sincerely,
Janice J., Batavia, IL

One hour private FACERCISE classes are now available via Skype. This is an invaluable tool when mastering the FACERCISE regimen. Many FACERCISERS do the exercises incorrectly, even though they have read and re-read my book or purchased my DVDs. With a session via webcam, you will be able to see me perform the exercises and I can see your face and technique and correct anything you are doing wrong. Also, I can instruct you on some new exercises which are not in the book or on the DVD. The price for a one hour session is $225, and it includes a DVD. Call for available appointment times.


Remember to keep FACERCISING each day ~ twice a day to look your very best! Always remember that the results of a Facelift, no matter how good, are only temporary and will need to be repeated down the road. Facelifts, Liquid Facelifts, Chemical Peels and Botox are also very costly and all have inherent risks. The Facercise Program targets the 57 muscles of the face and neck and allows you to create positive changes that can be built upon over time. Keep a photo log of yourself to track your progress to help keep you motivated! Remember, the Ultimate Facercise Super Set gets you through the entire program in less than eight minutes. That’s not much of a time commitment to create and maintain the face you want!

Carole Maggio Day Spa offers private FACERCISE classes for men and women. Before & after photos are taken at the onset of the course and the client returns in a month’s time for after pictures. During the private Facercise class, there’s an emotional connection that occurs when the client and I meet, and it instills not only a desire, but a discipline to remain focused and consistent. Also, meeting them face-to-face allows me to concentrate on their specific facial needs and create a personalized program for them. I can also make instant corrections regarding body posturing, resistance, visualization techniques, etc.
Call 1.800.597.3555 or 301.316.1818 for details.

The Body Lift Enzyme Mask is an amazing enzyme treatment containing L-Lysine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Glutamic Acid. It exfoliates the dead skin, firms the muscles, and tightens and lifts the skin. It truly is a “body lift in a jar.” This mask is a great complement to my No Lipo Lipo cellulite massage. Many of my clients comment how they like to use it before baring their arms and legs for the first time after the long winter. Some of my peri-menopausal clients have even said that it helps to tighten and smooth their crinkly skin.

The normal price for this amazing lifting body mask is $125. This month, it’s being offered at just $95. Remember - this offer is only good while supplies last!

PLEASE REMEMBER YOU MUST CALL FOR THIS PRICE - IT IS NOT OFFERED ONLINE.
CALL 1.800.597.3555 or 1.310.316.1818 TO RECEIVE THIS SPECIAL PRICE.

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The FDA warns “Buyer Beware.” There are many different treatments on the marketplace today that claim to eliminate or dissolve unsightly cellulite fat deposits. One such treatment is called Mesotherapy, aka Lipodissolve. Other similar treatments are Lipozap, Lipotherapy, and Injection Lipolysis. All of these treatments involve a series of injections containing medications that have been purported to melt away fat deposits, after which they are supposed to be excreted from the body. There are two drugs that are commonly used, phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate. Sometimes other drugs or even vitamins, minerals or herbal extracts are added to the mix. However, the drug, phosphatidylcholine has never been approved for injection.

Although Mesotherapy was first practiced in the 1950’s in France, it has never been approved by the FDA for use in this country. Back in 2007, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery even warned the public against Mesotherapy use in a statement issued by its president, Dr. Foad Nahai. He stated, “The bottom line for patients is this:  Don't allow yourself to be injected with an unknown and untested substance.”

In an April 7, 2010 news release, the FDA issued warning letters to six spas and one Brazilian company with two internet sites. They were cited for regulatory violations, including making unsupported claims of the excellent safety record of the products, and for touting their superior effectiveness. Some of them even claimed that Lipodissolve can treat male breast enlargement, benign fatty growths (lipomas), excess fat deposits, and surgical deformities. None of these claims have ever been substantiated. During a recent news conference, Kathleen Anderson, the FDA’s Deputy Director of the Division of New Drugs and Labeling Compliance made the following comments, “They make it sound so good and so safe,” and “[They claim] it dissolves fat—melts it away with no side effects—and they have done thousands of procedures, and it really sells well,” she says. “We are really concerned because we have had reports of complications, and we have no good data that say this is safe and this is effective.”

Some of the reported side effects were:  permanent scarring, skin deformation, and deep, painful knots under the skin in areas where the Mesotherapy, aka Lipodissolve was injected. Also, if the injections aren’t sterile, serious infection could occur. Although most of the reported cases of infection occurred when unlicensed individuals from certain South American countries administered the Mesotherapy injections, you can never be too careful.

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There’s an interesting article on the Realage website entitled, “The Do Nothing Way to Burn More Calories”. For those of you looking to lose weight and burn fat ~ this is good news! Besides adhering to the no carbs after 5 pm rule to help you burn extra calories, fat, and reduce cellulite, this article recommends that you should incorporate regular tea drinking into your daily diet regimen. But not just any tea, the tea that is being highly touted is white tea. According to Elizabeth Somer, registered dietician and author of Eat Your Way to Happiness, you can burn up to eighty extra calories a day by drinking a few cups of white tea.

In a recent in vivo study performed in Germany, scientists exposed human fat cells to white tea extracts. The results were that the fat cells accumulated considerably less fat. Apparently, white tea inhibits the body’s production of fat cells. Producing fat cells is how the body stores fat, and if it can't produce new cells, the fat cannot accumulate. They concluded that although black tea and coffee contain more caffeine, white teas active compounds, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (an antioxidant) and methylxanthines (theobromine and caffeine) are what stimulate the breakdown of fat faster and aid in weight loss. Also, its sweet flavor eliminates the need to sweeten it like black tea and coffee, and since the tea itself doesn’t contain calories, it is sometimes called a calorie-negative drink. White tea contains the most antioxidants of all teas because the leaves are harvested early in the spring when they are most nutrient-dense.

There is also evidence from a study performed at London’s Kingston University that white tea has anti-aging effects on the skin. This was discovered when researchers were performing tests to identify which of 21 plant and herb extracts best protected the structural proteins of the skin. They discovered that white tea has the ability to prevent enzymatic activity from breaking down elastin and collagen in the skin, which lead to sagging and wrinkling. The researchers were blown away by how well the white tea had performed. Apparently, they were only testing very small amounts “far less than you would find in a drink”, according to Professor Naughton, one of the country’s leading specialists on inflammation. “The early indicators are that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation which is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers as well as wrinkles.”

 So drink up everyone!

http://www.realage.com/tips/the-do-nothing-way-to-burn-more-calories?kw=ist

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810085312.htm


“The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd druther not.”  ~ Mark Twain

ShapeShift Pilates Studio
1848 S. Elena, Suite K
Redondo Beach, CA  90277
310.378.4455
www.ShapeShiftPilates.com

ShapeShift Pilates Studio is an incredible Pilates and Gyrotonic studio that takes fitness to a whole new level, complete with a vast array of healing modalities for those seeking a better quality of life. Owner Nancy Coleman will make sure you’re paired with the right instructor for your needs in this gorgeous, relaxing sanctuary of a space, and offers innovative healing techniques like her proprietary Head & Neck release and the cutting-edge Trinfinity8 machine. ShapeShift recently expanded to include Nia, belly dancing, yoga, meditation and myriad other classes and healing services for those seeking a better quality of life. The experienced, knowledgeable instructors are inspiring and committed to their clients in a way that’s unparalleled in Southern California. Clients come from every age and level of fitness (their oldest is 90!) and sessions are tailored to individual needs, progressively building a program based on each client’s condition. In addition, BodyMindArchitects are now training out of ShapeShift’s Community Center!

Cindy Holman
Holman Energy Works
1430 Dragon Street, Studio 15
Dallas, TX 75207
214.484.1221

Dear Carole,
I got the Ultimate Facercise DVD and have been using it for almost a month, and I got the No Lipo Lipo DVD about two and a half weeks ago. The results have been remarkable. I don't have any saddlebags anymore and my legs (the only heavy part of me) have definitely gone down. I don't really need to lose a size because I wear 2s and 4s now, and my jeans look adorable now. After a month of Facercise, I do see improvement in tone and I can feel the difference. I'm 50 and am told I look great for my age, but I could feel my skin beginning to feel like I remember my Grandmother's did. It doesn't feel that way anymore. My neck looks so much better, too. The slightly hooded area on my eyelids is going away. The one thing I'd really like to see is improvement in one of my nasal labial lines. The other side has always been fine but the left side is noticeable. These lines, I think, are probably some of the most difficult problem areas to get rid of. Since I've only been doing the exercises not quite a month, can I expect to see additional improvement in this line? I'm not expecting miracles, and in this short time, I'm thrilled with my results. It just would be nice to think I might be able to improve this one last area. Any suggestions on breast lifting (short or surgery)? I nursed both my children. I'm sure there isn't, but I figured it was worth a try. Hope springs eternal! Thank you so much for your wonderful work. Love all the mitts, too.

Lisa W., Danbury, CT

I suggested that Lisa sleep on her back to eliminate the nasal labial crease on one side. Also, dry brushing underneath the breasts will help to lift them over time. ~ Carole Maggio

Dear Carole,
I ordered the Ultimate DVD back in December and just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you for developing such an easy to understand program. It’s so awesome! Thanks to you I’ve been able to tone up my entire face. My boyfriend keeps complimenting me on how good I look! (I haven’t told him yet about Facercise.) I’ve been able to erase that hooded, sleepy-eyed look to my eyes, shortened my nose, toned and pumped up my cheeks ~ all in just five months! I am completely amazed and look forward to seeing continued improvements as I go forward. You go girl!

Thanks again,
Darlene P., Ft. Collins, CO

Dear Ms. Maggio,
Your No Lipo Lipo system is simply the best cellulite reduction program on the market! I was considering having Endermologie before I found your system, and I’m so glad I didn’t go that route. I’ve been able to reduce my thighs by 3 inches, my waist by 2 ¼, and my legs by 2. My body looks so much more toned and taut. I’ve been using the system since January and I continue to see improvements. I also really like the dry brushing and how it makes my skin look and feel when I’m done.

I cannot thank you enough,
Julia T., Wantagh, NY