Unwanted hair is a problem for both women and men. For a permanent way to gently remove unwanted hair, you may want to consider laser hair removal. It offers an alternative to plucking, shaving and other temporary methods.
Laser hair removal can be used to remove hair just about anywhere - on women’s faces, bikini area, underarms, legs, arms, and men’s backs, chests and beards. Marsha Mondani, a Registered/Certified Electrologist in Butler County, has been a hair removal specialist for 27 years. Mondani stressed that consumers should know the experience and training of anyone they choose to perform the procedure.
In the state of Pennsylvania, hair removal falls under “Cosmetology” and is not licensed under its own category. This means that just about anyone with a few hours of training on a machine can perform hair removal.
According to Mondani, the Pennsylvania Society of Electrologists is trying to get licensing passed in the state that mandates only those with extensive training in the field of hair removal could perform the procedures. Currently, only 14 states have strictly licensing laws.
Laser hair removal originated with lasers that were used to treat “spider” veins. These lasers had hair-removing powers, but the wavelength penetrated too deeply to effectively remove hair permanently. New technology has been developed in lasers where wave depths target the hair root that lies below the surface of the skin.
The laser that Mondani uses is the only on the market that is FDA-approved for permanent reduction of hair growth.
“This long-pulsed high energy alexandrite laser emits a beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed and destroys the hair follicle,” she said.
The skin is protected by a patented Dynamic Cooling Device where cryogen is sprayed onto the skin, cooling the upper layers and providing patients with increased comfort.
Mondani also offers electrolysis, which is approved by the FDA for permanent reduction. Electrolysis works by sending a heat current down a tiny wire filament that is inserted into the hair shaft and destroys the hair follicle.
Laser hair removal and electrolysis both have their benefits, but one treatment may work better than the other in individual circumstances. To decide which treatment is right for you, contact a hair removal specialist that has extensive training in all methods of hair removal.
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Can Chocolate Actually Be Good For Your Health?
If you’re like most people, you’ll be buying chocolates for that special someone in your life this Valentine’s Day. Not only is chocolate the quickest way to a person’s heart, but it’s also the way to a healthy heart.
“Eating dark chocolate is good for you,” says Amy Rosenfield, Shaler Township resident and owner of Mon Aimee Chocolat in the Strip District. “Chocolate has good antioxidants called flavonoids which lower the level of bad cholesterol, or LDL, and reduces the risk of heart disease.”
Rosenfield says that chocolate is a natural source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are an electron donor which help to attack or neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are suspected of damaging arteries and triggering buildup of plaque in the wall of blood vessels. Because free radicals contain an odd number of electrons, they are constantly looking to “steal” an electron from any source. Many fruits, vegetables, and even coffee beans are other known sources of antioxidants.
The amount of flavonoids in a particular chocolate depends on how much it has been processed. Light chocolate has the fewest flavonoids, while dark chocolate has the most.
“Dark chocolate has the most antioxidants of all foods,” says Rosenfield. “The more you process the chocolate, the more you lose the benefits.”
Another benefit of eating dark chocolate, according to Rosenfield, is that it helps to prevent cavities. “However, adding sugar to the chocolate takes that benefit away,” she says.
Pay close attention to the amount of cocoa in the ingredients, she adds. Most dark chocolates contain 65-80 percent cocoa mass.
“You need to look for the least amount of ingredients because it means there are fewer additives in the chocolate,” she says.
While there are many benefits from eating chocolate there is a limit to how much you should eat.
“Like most foods, eating in moderation is good for you,” Rosenfield explains. “Eating just two to three bite size pieces of dark chocolate is more satisfying than a Snickers bar. Most candy bars contain sugar and other additives to make it addicting. With dark chocolate, you’ll feel full and more satisfied with only a few bites.”
So there’s no need to feel guilty about indulging in some chocolates this Valentine’s Day. Just make sure it’s dark and you eat it in moderation. Your heart will thank you.
“Eating dark chocolate is good for you,” says Amy Rosenfield, Shaler Township resident and owner of Mon Aimee Chocolat in the Strip District. “Chocolate has good antioxidants called flavonoids which lower the level of bad cholesterol, or LDL, and reduces the risk of heart disease.”
Rosenfield says that chocolate is a natural source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are an electron donor which help to attack or neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are suspected of damaging arteries and triggering buildup of plaque in the wall of blood vessels. Because free radicals contain an odd number of electrons, they are constantly looking to “steal” an electron from any source. Many fruits, vegetables, and even coffee beans are other known sources of antioxidants.
The amount of flavonoids in a particular chocolate depends on how much it has been processed. Light chocolate has the fewest flavonoids, while dark chocolate has the most.
“Dark chocolate has the most antioxidants of all foods,” says Rosenfield. “The more you process the chocolate, the more you lose the benefits.”
Another benefit of eating dark chocolate, according to Rosenfield, is that it helps to prevent cavities. “However, adding sugar to the chocolate takes that benefit away,” she says.
Pay close attention to the amount of cocoa in the ingredients, she adds. Most dark chocolates contain 65-80 percent cocoa mass.
“You need to look for the least amount of ingredients because it means there are fewer additives in the chocolate,” she says.
While there are many benefits from eating chocolate there is a limit to how much you should eat.
“Like most foods, eating in moderation is good for you,” Rosenfield explains. “Eating just two to three bite size pieces of dark chocolate is more satisfying than a Snickers bar. Most candy bars contain sugar and other additives to make it addicting. With dark chocolate, you’ll feel full and more satisfied with only a few bites.”
So there’s no need to feel guilty about indulging in some chocolates this Valentine’s Day. Just make sure it’s dark and you eat it in moderation. Your heart will thank you.
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