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SkinGenesis – Chester, Leeds & Manchester

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Various discounts on treatments and treatment packages – see below for details
Website: www.skingenesis.co.uk

About SkinGenesis

SkinGenesis is a new breed of skin clinic combining experience with the latest advances in the science. We give you the results you want using only natural, safe and non invasive treatments at a price everyone can afford.

Perfect care for your skin needs

All SkinGenesis treatments are non surgical, non invasive and ‘walk-in’ ‘walk-out’. Also, with our initial consultation being completely free of charge with no obligation, there is no cost to you until you decide to go ahead with a treatment. There are no catches and no hidden charges. Come in to see us for a consultation and give way to younger looking skin.

Only SkinGenesis expertise and our highly effective treatments stimulate a lasting and gradual improvement to realise your natural skin and body potential.
Our unique satisfaction guarantee “get the results you want or continue at half price” ensures you will be happy with the result you get!

Clinics are staffed by qualified nurses and therapists

We tell you the truth – if we can’t help you, we will not make you pay for unnecessary treatments

You will get the best possible result with no pain or down-time at a price you can afford

Consultations are completely free with no obligation

Treatments are performed by our team of highly qualified professionals and we are Healthcare Commission registered, giving you greater peace of mind.

Treatments take as little as 15 minutes and with late opening times, we can fit in with your day.

SkinGenesis is offering ELIXIR MAKEOVER MILES cardholders the following:

10% off treatments (but excluding: Wrinkle relaxation:Botulinum Toxin Type A and injectible Dermal Fillers)

Special offers and packages e.g. £275 Laser Teeth Whitening, £25 Trials, – see www.skingenesis.co.uk for current offers

Christmas packages:

Christmas Packages from £100 – Limited Offer – Save £££s
You’ll love the savings offered by these Christmas packages. But plan ahead and book early to get the greatest benefits. Seasons Greetings!

• Mistletoe – ‘How to look gorgeous for the Christmas party.’
• Donner & Blitzen – ‘Get your skin in tip top condition and be hair free, care free for the festive season.’
• Bling Bling – ‘Yule look wonderful with this complete Christmas makeover’
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Mistletoe – £100, save £55
• Consultation and photo analysis.
• Microdermabrasion or Lunchtime Peel.
• Peptide and hydrating mask
• DermaQuest Lip Plumper

Donner & Blitzen – £350, save £120
• Consultation and photo analysis.
• 1 hair removal treatment (U/arms or bikini)
• Pumpkin peel
• Peptide peel
• Microdermabrasion or additional Peel.
• Peptide and hydrating mask
• DermaQuest skin balancing kit
• DermaQuest Lip Plumper

Bling Bling – £650, save £220
• Consultation and photo analysis.
• Teeth Whitening
• 1 hair removal treatment (U/arms and bikini)
• Pumpkin peel
• Peptide peel
• Microdermabrasion or additional Peel.
• Peptide and hydrating mask
• DermaQuest skin balancing kit
• DermaQuest Lip Plumper

SkinGenesis clinics:

Cheshire

At 10 BRIDGE,
Chester Road,
Bridge Trafford,
CH2 4JT
T: + 44(0)1244 303464

SkinGenesis Leeds
2nd Floor Duncan House
14 – 16 Duncan St.
Leeds
LS1 6DL
T: +44 (0)113 244 8999

SkinGenesis Manchester
Celebration Village
149 Great Ducie St.
Manchester
M3 1FB
T: + 44(0)161 831 7007

Paul Edmonds Hair & Beauty, Knightsbridge, London

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20% discount on Biolustre hair rejuvenation
Paul Edmonds
166 Knightsbridge (opposite Harrods but is moving nearby to 217 Brompton Road: Knightsbridge London: SW3 1HW)

T: + 44 (0)20 7589 5950
Website: www.pauledmonds.com

Paul Edmonds, is one of London’s leading hairstylists. His clients include Natalie Imbruglia, Gina McGee, Julie Walters, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson.

Paul has made a name for himself over the last few years by being one of the small coterie of stylists called on by television to update, rejuvenate and bring out the best in anyone and everyone. Having just finished the latest series of ‘What Not To Wear’on UK television and London Fashion Week his feet are firmly on the ground, rolling up his sleeves and getting down to what he loves most.

About Biolustre

Leading the way in hair reconstruction, the revolutionary Biolustre treatment is the preferred choice of independent and renowned salons across the globe.

In just under two hours hair will be taken back to its virgin state with the permanent in salon treatment; repairing chemically damaged hair follicles and protecting from future self-infliction and natural elements of everyday life. Loved by many celebrities including Katherine Jenkins, Caprice and Carey Grant, and recognised by top hairdressers, Biolustre ensures a healthy, glossy, low maintenance mane.

From £60 : To find out more: www.biolustre.co.uk

About Paul Edmonds
Paul Edmonds, eight times nominated hairdresser of the year, is unique in combining creativity and confidence, experimentalism with dexterity and charisma with business acumen. He has been single minded in his ambition to provide the best in hairdressing since he began his career in 1973. His credits include working for Daniel Galvin as artistic director and Neville Daniel as the manager/artistic director. As well as holding these positions, he has also been a mentor and trained many leading British hairdressers including Errol Douglas, Richard Ward and the late Umberto Giannini.

In 1984 he opened Paul Edmonds the salon in Beauchamp Place, which then moved in 1997 to its present location in Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. The salon represents all that Paul has built his reputation on a contemporary feel, a calm friendly approach and holistic client care.

Amongst Paul’s regular clientele are a host of famous faces, including Natalie Imbruglia, Gina McGee, Julie Walters, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson.

Neville Hair & Beauty, Belgravia, London

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20% discount on cuts, colour, manicures, pedicures

Neville Hair & Beauty
5 Pont Street
Belgravia
London SW1X 9EJ

T: + 44(0)20 7235 3654
Email: Neville: elenalavagni@hotmail.com
Website: www.nevillehairandbeauty.net

This is the place to get big hair and see big names. Neville Hair and Beauty is the original pearl set amongst the glitz and glamour of Knightsbridge and Belgravia.

The salon has tended to the sleekest of celebrities to the original die hard clients who refuse to get their hair done anywhere else, who can’t change a hair habit of a lifetime.

Surrounded by so much prestige Neville’s is a refreshingly down to earth salon where it prides itself on its’ incredibly friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it more a home from home for its regulars. A trip to Neville’s will make you look an feel good with the indulgent combination of superlative creative hair styling and the very best wellbeing treatments.

Neville Tucker is recognised by many in the industry as the ‘godfather’ of celebrity hairdressers… Ever conscious of the importance of in-depth training, he nurtured the early talents of Lee Stafford, Errol Douglas, Richard Ward and Paul Edmond to name but a few! Neville himself trained at Alexandra Paris and at the Ginger Group.

Whilst evidently at the hub of the hairdressing world for many years, owing to his laid back persona, by his own volition Neville has rarely pushed himself into the spotlight, preferring the talent of his hairdressing skills to do the talking for him. Neville now runs Neville Hair & Beauty with Elena Lavagni, leaving him free to focus on what he loves – creating fabulous hairstyles!

Showing how the salon is refusing to diminish and fade away due to other new salon kids on the block, Neville Hair and Beauty has recently undergone a face lift. On entering you are greeted by a fabulous retro orange reception desk which sets the scene for what’s to follow. Urban raw brick walls run along the side of both walls creating a modern, airy feel. The salon is uncluttered and spacious with no frills and spills; after all they leave their haircuts to do the talking.

The recent addition to the salon is the revamped colouring bar on the ground floor. Neville’s have gone to extreme lengths to make sure natural light falls into this room by extending the top floor window all the way down to the colouring bar so colouring stylists and customers see their new hair colour in a natural light. The Ultimate Kerastase Back Spa Beds allow you to kick your feet up and relax whilst apprentices lather your hair. So no aching neck or dead feet! Neville’s have incorporated these stunning and thoroughly individual design elements that typify the salons approach to making sure their client is happy every step of the way.

The beauty room is run by Fere Parangi, who is more than your average beautician, unbeknown to Fere, she has the tremendous title of being the best hot waxer in London. With seventeen years of beauty experience in Harvey Nichols under her white pinafore she waves her magic hands creating the most luxurious facial and even enjoyable leg wax due to her own soft, painless approach. Fere continues to pamper the Royalty and pop stars alike in their endless pursuit for the body beautiful. Her top treatments are Caviar treatment, Oxygen Facial, Honey Bee’s Wax and Caci.

Neville’s reputation for excellence appeals to a genuine cross section of clientele; their clients range from business women to socialites, models, royalty, celebrities and people living locally, who all return time after time for their signature style of contemporary sophistication. The salon is also a firm favourite with the press and Neville, Elena and the team are always keen to see journalists indulging themselves in the salon.

The Staff Neville’s guarantees excellence from cut and styling to colour and conditioning. All stylists have their own unique area of expertise and have built up their own clients who adore their style of cutting. /more

Neville Hair & Beauty employs a staff of 40, including a creative team of senior stylists, colourists, manicurists, Fere, their renowned beautician and of course the junior hairdressers, who in time-honoured tradition, will inevitably join the ranks of Neville’s previous graduates and become leading hairdressers of the future…

Up and coming stylists include James Rowe and Stephen Lowe, who joined the salon in Summer 2004, who are renowned not only for their work on leading magazines such as Russian and Italian Vogue, Harpers & Queen, Dazed and Confused and covers for ID and Tank, but also headed and predicted the innovative styles for London Fashion Week with quaint hair bows for designer Ashis and cool pony’s for designer Richard Nicholls for Autumn/Winter 05.

Celebrity Client List (non exhaustive)

Alicia Silverstone Lisa B
Angela Griffin Lisa Butcher
Chartotte Church Lisa Rogers
Darcey Bussel Natalie Portman
Donna Air Nigella Lawson
Elizabeth Hurley Princess Ranya of Jordan
Elle Macpherson Samantha Mumba
Erin O’Connor Sophie Anderton
Kate Garraways Susie Amy
Lady Helen Taylor Tamara Beckwith
Lady Victoria Harvey The Royal Family (Saudi)
Liberty Ross Zoe Lucker

Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, Harley Street, London

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20% discount on all treatments
Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
98 Harley Street
London
W1G 7HZ
T: + 44 (0)20 7935 0986
Website: www.harleystreetskin.co.uk
Email: enquiries@harleystreetskin.co.uk

About the Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
The Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, offers the best advice and treatments to protect, repair and cosmetically enhance the appearance and texture of your skin, all from our conveniently located clinic, in the heart of London. Dr Aamer Khan is one of the most experienced medical professionals in the UK in the field of injectables and beauty aesthetics, including fillers and body sculpting such as SmartLipo.

The Harley Implant Dental Centre, Harley Street, London

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10% discount on all treatments
The Harley Dental Implant Centre
111 Harley Street
London W1G 6AW
T: + 44(0)7935 2573
Email: info@implants-dental.com
Website: www.implants-dental.com

Drs Raj Parkash and Nigel Agger are two of the best dentists and cosmetic dentists in the business today. They work with a passion to deliver the best outcome for their patients.

What they say: “The Harley Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre is a clinic dedicated to providing the best in dental implantology and cosmetic dentistry. We are internationally renowned for our exceptionally high standard of implant and general dentistry.

We are committed to providing the ultimate standard of quality service in restoring and maintaining your dental health in an atmosphere of professionalism and clinical confidence.

Our aim is to create results for our patients, which enhance the quality of their lives through our dedication to understanding their fundamental needs by means of precise and clear communication.

We treat the person, not just their teeth.”

Forma Cosmetic Dentistry, Harley Street, London

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10% discount on implants and Invisalign invisable brace
Forma
86 Harley Street
London
W1G 7HP
CALL Freefone (within UK only) 0800 015 0569
Website www.forma86.com

Forma is established by Dr Raj Kumar who trained at Guys Hospital London. He has over 17 years of cosmetic dentistry experience and is fully compliant with Procera, Empress, Lava, Zirconia and Da Vinci porcelain systems. He also has over 8 years of experience with Nobel and Simplant implant systems.

In 2004 Raj achieved simultaneous qualifications in Botox and Dermal filler wrinkle therapy and Invisalign. The same year Raj achieved Platinum status and in 2006 he became a Preferred Invisalign Provider. Dr. Raj Kumar has treated over 300 cases to date with Invisalign and all have been very successful. Dr. Kumar is now being trained in advanced dental occlusion at the Pankey Institute Miami Florida.

The Face & Body Clinic, Harley Street, London

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10% of all treatments
The Face & Body Clinic
57 Harley Street
London W1G 8QS
T: + 44(0)20 7436 3936
Email: info@thefaceandbodyclinic.co.uk
Website: www.thefaceandbodyclinic.co.uk

Shenaz Shariff established the Face and Body Clinic to offer the latest non-invasive and safe treatments for skin care, anti-aging and hair removal. She specialises in a range of treatments that cannot be found anywhere else including the Erayser hair system which is suitable for light hairs and dark skin both – both of which are unsuitable for laser treatments. The results are proven and all treatments are carried out in the relaxing, professional and ethical environment of this modern Harley Street clinic.

The Face and Body Clinic is committed to on-going research, sourcing the latest products and technologies, and offers clients access to the best possible services and complete satisfaction without compromise

Treatments include facial rejuvenation with Oxypeel, Revitale, Acqutherm and light therapy.

Dr Sister at Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London

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10% DISCOUNT ON TREATMENTS OF £300+
Beauty Works West
T: + 44 (0)20 7221 2248
8 Lambton Pl, London, W11 2SH
Web Site www.beautyworkswest.com

Dr. Sister’s treatment Menu:

Acne Treatment
Age Testing
Anti-Ageing Hand
Blue Vein Treatment
Carboxy Therapy
Facial Rejuvenation
Hormone Balancing
Mesotherapy
Smart Laser Liposuction
Synergy Packages
Injectables

About Dr Daniel L. Sister MD

Since receiving his medical doctorate at the Paris Medical School in 1974, Dr Sister has let the International Beauty, Anti-Ageing and Nutrition community dip into his pool of expertise on many occasions.

Dr Sister has practiced in the world’s premier surgeries, establishing himself initially in Paris before moving to Los Angeles to maintain the looks of Hollywood’s elite and it’s most famous, (and scrutinized) celebrities.

During his successes in the USA, Dr Sister took time to establish the HealthTech Institute, which has taken part in numerous activities in the USA, Canada, France, England, Ireland, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to further our understanding of anti-ageing and beauty.

In addition he is an ex Vice President of the Complementary Medical Association and now is the President of the International College for Anti Ageing – Nutrition – Aesthetic Medicine,

His views on aesthetic maintenance and improvement are highly respected around the globe and subsequently has made numerous TV and press appearances in the USA, UK, France and Israel. He is also the author of six internationally recognised publications (with another on the way).

Dr Sister is registered with Conseil de l’Ordre des Medecins (France), General Medical Council (UK) and is an Associate Member of the New York Academy of Sciences. He is also a member of the American Academy for Anti -Ageing Medicine and British Association of Cosmetic Doctors.
Fortunately for us, Dr Sister now resides in London, where until recently he has had a successful Harley Street practice. We are thrilled to have him consulting here exclusively at BeautyWorksWest.

The Doctor’s Treatment Room
Feeling like you really need a little more ‘involved’ help maintaining your health and beauty? Then Dr Sister is your man. With his ‘Whole-listic’ approach to treatment he can address many issues from the inside, out and so can offer bespoke treatments that will leave you feeling like a whole new person in no time! With his broad field of expertise he can give you comprehensive treatments in Hormone Therapy, Age Management and Weight Management.

The Face and Body Clinic, Harley Street, London 10% of all treatments
The Face & Body Clinic
57 Harley Street
London W1G 8QS
T: + 44(0)20 7436 3936
Email: info@thefaceandbodyclinic.co.uk
Website: www.thefaceandbodyclinic.co.uk

Dr Denese of New York

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DR DENESE OF NEW YORK cosmeceuticals – 25% discount (UK & Europe delivery only)

Manhatten doctor Adrienne Denese MD PhD is a specialist in anti-ageing medicine and is a much sought after media commentator on this subject. Her anti-ageing skincare line Dr Denese uses the latest breakthroughs and discoveries than science has to offer and are packed with antioxidant ingredients at the optimum level to deliver real results for ageing skin

Order on line at www.drdenese.co.uk A promotional code is required. To obtain your code email: makeovermiles@elixirnews.com

Cosmedics- Knightsbridge, Putney, Harley Street, Canary Wharf, Esher and Wimbledon

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COSMEDICS – 10% off one treatment & 20% off combos
Clinics in the City (London), Knightsbridge, Putney, Harley Street, Canary Wharf, Esher(Surrey) and Wimbledon
For appointments at all clinics telephone: +44(0)20 7386 0464
Cosmedics Medical Director is Dr Ross Perry. Cosmedics is one of the leading specialists in non-surgical cosmetic treatments. It specialises in anti-wrinkle and collagen injections and the latest skincare treatments.All the treatments are performed by specialist UK doctors.

Clinic Addresses

City
re-aqua spa
12 Gravel Lane
E1 7AW

Knightsbridge
166 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge
SW3 1HW

Putney
4 Disraeli Road
Putney
SW15 2DS

Harley Street
14 Queen Anne Street (corner of 24 Harley Street)
London
W1G 9LG

Canary Wharf
The Gentry Salon & Spa
34 North Colonnade
Canada Place Mall
Canary Wharf
E14 5HX

Esher
Tranquillity Clinic
101 Hare Lane
Claygate
Surrey
KJ10 0QX

Wimbledon
re-aqua spa
95 High Street
Wimbledon Village

Brigitta Lark – bespoke organic beauty – Mayfair London

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10% discount

Brigatta Lark
Lower Ground Floor, 73 Duke Street, Mayfair, London W1K 5BY. Appointments T: + 44 (0)7855 940 946 or visit www.brigittalark.com

Brigitta who trained in Hungary is known for her tailor-made facials. This experience in the hands of the expert will leave your skin glowing and rejuvenated with effects that last. And its all organic. Using the finest cherry-picked selection of professional, chemical-free, organic products to deliver great results.

Brigitta is now offering the greenest, customised beauty treatments in London while developing her own bespoke organic skincare range. Don’t miss out or settle for less! She also has a range of gift vouchers perfect for that special present.

Beauty Works West Nottinghill London

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Beauty Works West
T: + 44 (0)20 7221 2248
8 Lambton Pl, London, W11 2SH
Web Site www.beautyworkswest.com

Blending Beauty and Science

BeautyWorksWest is a new concept in beauty and health care. Set in a fabulous secluded spa location deep in the heart of Notting Hill, the clinic offers state of the art technology and the most advanced techniques to ensure that you look and feel your best at all times. BWW brings you some of the leading health & beauty practitioners in the World and created a one-stop shop to provide you with the ultimate in luxury beauty & healthcare.

BA Clinic Knightsbridge London

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20% discount on all treatments
64 Knightsbridge, London W1X 7JF
T: + 44 (0)20 7871 7176 Email: info@ba-institute.com
Website: www.ba-institute.com

A luxury clinic near Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge offering the latest in beauty aesthetics from France with treatments by French dermatologists. This clinic is run by Parisian Clarissa Nadle who has chosen French products for their excellent safety record and aesetheic results for most of the treatments – they also last longer than most other products on the market.

Women on the go need every scheduled second to count – not just those following the progress of business via Blackberry or meetings with children’s schools. Beauty and well-being go hand in hand with productive non-stop activity. The BA Institute in Knightsbridge offers instant, effective and long lasting anti-aging treatments applied by the experienced and sensitive hands of French doctors and practitioners. No need to go underground for a week or look for the darkest table in the restaurant. Five minutes with a soothing cream and a cup of tea and you will be back on the run, looking better than ever without any incriminating blemishes.

The BA Institute sources the newest and best French anti-aging treatments where the science has been treated seriously for years. The demanding French client looks for a more natural 3D appearance with flexibility. Imagine a Parisian trying to speak without pouting and raising eyebrows to the heavens – you might as well tie their hands behind their backs.

After years of research, Corneal, the French Pharmaceutical Laboratory, has developed a new line of fillers that for the first time give a natural 3-D result. The Parisians call it “a facelift in a syringe.” They are made of hyaluronic acid which is a fully absorbable filler and lasts 14-18 months which is longer than any other filler.

The range of products comes in different densities according to the areas that require treatment.

Voluma fills wrinkles with a tissue – friendly substance that fills out the epidermis with a 3D effect to create a naturally smooth and round look. It can add volume to the cheeks, cheekbones, temples and chin. Costs £900 per syringe

Surgilift Plus (Mesolgow) is a hyaluronic acid-based solution for mesolift techniques applied to the face, neck, décolleté and back of the hands.Costs £250 per syringe.The range also includes Surgilips which costs £400 per syringe.

Filorga is a French laboratory that has an excellent formula that blends minerals, fat dissolver and amino acids to break down fatty cells and control water retention – all causes of cellulite. The treatment is administered by a French doctor with a series of micro-injections. Results will begin to show immediately and the effects should be complete after five treatments.

Percutafeine is applied straight after each Filorga treatment to help maintain the effects. It is a body sculpting gel that dislodges and reduces the appearance of orange peel skin by activating blood circulation that prevents water retention and formation of fatty acids. Its instant results have made it one of the best selling anti-cellulite creams in France for more than 15 years. No need to stop after the last treatment – it will carry on maintaining your peachy skin for a long time.

About Makeover Miles

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ELIXIR MAKEOVER MILES – PINK (UK products and services)

ELIXIR MAKEOVER MILES gives you exclusive access to the best beauty and aesthetic practitioners in the UK and elsewhere in the world.

Our privilege card gives you discounts (10-25%) in the best clinics and salons of Harley Street, Knightsbridge and Belgravia and elsewhere. You also have the assurance that the practitioners and clinics who are included in this scheme are all known to us and have the highest professional ethics and reputation. In addition you will be helping a major UK charity, Changing Faces, which helps to manage both the distress of facial disfigurement and manage our perceptions of it – 10% is donated from each membership. Membership costs $102 (£50) for the pink privilege card(UK services ) and $202 (£100) (international services) for the platinum.

For every £250 spent you will receive a Makeover Mile which entitles you to spent it on range of free beauty gifts – so, for example one Makeover Mile would entitle you to pick a gift such as a face cream with a retail value of £25 etc. You will be able to pick from a selection of gifts in our regular newsletter update. newsletter@elixirnews.com

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS TO QUALIFY FOR SPA TREATMENTS AND OVER 21 YEARS FOR AESTHETIC TREATMENTS, UNLESS YOU HAVE A RECOGNISED MEDICAL CONDITION SUCH AS ACNE, AND YOU HAVE OBTAINED MEDICAL APPROVAL. NO COSMETIC SURGERY IS OFFERED WITH THIS LOYALTY CARD.

ALL TREATMENTS ARE OFFERED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER ON CONDITION THAT YOU MAKE A CONFIRMED PRIOR BOOKING BY TELEPHONE OR EMAIL. TREATMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

Buy your ELIXIR privilege card online at www.thevitalityshopuk.com. info@elixirnews.com

TREATMENTS
These are just some of the treatments and conditions that you will be able to receive at a discount using the ELIXIR MAKEOVER MILES PINK (Terms and Conditions Apply). Please note that no surgery/cosmetic surgery forms part of this offer or is being offered by us:

Acne Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Aesthetic Fillers – Harley Street Skin Clinic London; BA Clinic London Cosmedics London,
Aesthetic procedures for men – BA Clinic London
Age Testing – Dr Daniel Sister, Beauty Works West Nottinghill London
Amelan Treatment – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Anti-Ageing therapies – Dr Daniel Sister, Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
BIOLUSTRE HAIR REJUVENATION – Paul Edmonds Hair & Beauty Knightsbridge
Blue Vein Treatment – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Botox – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic London, BA Clinic London, Cosmedics London; Dr Daniel Sister, Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Carboxy Skin Rejuvenation – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London; Dr Daniel Sister, Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Cellulite – The Face & Body Clinic Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London;
Cheek Enhancement – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London;
Cosmeceuticals – Dr Denese of New York
Cosmetic Laser– Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London
Cosmetic Radio Surgery – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Dental – Harley Dental Implant Centre, London;
Dental Implants – Harley Dental Implant Centre, London; Forma Cosmetic Dentistry, London
Dermaquest Lip Plumper – SkinGenesis, Chester, Leeds & Manchester
DETOX – Nosh Detox (delivery within M25 area)
EVLT Laser- Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London
Endermology – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Facial Peels – Harley Street Medical Skin ClinicSkinGenesis, Chester, Leeds & Manchester
Facials – Brigitta Lark Bespoke Organic Beauty
For Men Only – BA Clinic London
Gel Nails – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Hair Beauty – Neville Hair & Beauty Belgravia, LondonKarine Jackson, Covent Garden, London
Hair Removal – The Face & Body Clinic, LondonHarley Street Medical Skin Clinic Cap City Cosmetic
Hair Restoration (surgical and non-surgical)- The Harley Street Clinic
Invisalign (invisible dental brace) – Forma Cosmetic Dentistry, Harley Street, London
Hormone Balancing – Dr Daniel Sister, Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Indian Head Massage – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Laresse – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, Cosmedics
Laser Micro Peel – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Laser Hair Removal – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Laser Teeth Whitening – SkinGenesis, Chester, Leeds & Manchester
Lunchtime Peel – SkinGenesis, Chester, Leeds & Manchester
Manicure – Neville Hair & Beauty, Belgravia, London
Massages – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Medical Peels – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Medical Microdermabrasion – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Mesoglow (surgilift) – BA Clinic London
Microdermabrasion – SkinGenesis, Chester, Leeds & Manchester
Mole & Skin tag removal – Cosmedics, London
Obesity Management- Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Organic Facial rejuvenation – Brigitta Lark Bespoke Organic Beauty, Mayfair, London
Organic Hair Colour – Karine Jackson, Covent Garden London
Oral Hygiene – Harley Dental Implant Centre, London
Osteopathy – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Mineral Makeup – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London
Nutraceuticals – www.thevitalityshopuk.com
Pedicure – Neville Hair & Beauty, Belgravia London
Personal Training – Karl Johnson Personal Training – Birmingham
Photo Rejuvenation – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London
Reflexology – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London;
Restylane – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, Cosmedics
Riding, yoga and spa holidays – The Riding Company
Sculptra – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, Cosmedics
Semi-Permanent Makeup
Smartlipo – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London
Snoring – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, Harley Street, London
Surgiderm – BA Clinic, Knightsbridge, London
Surgilips – BA Clinic, Knightsbridge, London
Surgilift – BA Clinic, Knighsbridge, London
Tanning Treatments – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Teeth whitening – Harley Dental Implant Centre, London;
Teeth Polishing – The Toothplace, City of London
Thermage – Wimpole Aesthetic Centre
Thread Lifts – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, London
Threading (eyebrows) – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
TriaActive – Harley Street Skin Clinic
Vein Treatment – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London
Veneeers – Harley Dental Implant Centre, London;
Velasmooth – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Visia Skin Analysis – Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic
Voluma – BA Clinic, Knightsbridge London
Wax Hair Removal – Beauty Works West, Nottinghill, London SkinGenesis, Chester, Leeds & Manchester

ELIXIR MAKEOVER MILES – Platinum – all of the above and more

Watch this space – the new products and services of our partners are being added daily!

Abdominal and duodenal ulcers – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Aesthetics including facial fillers and volumisers, Botox, lasers and dermabrasion – Raj Chopra MD, Beverly Hills, California; Dr Elizabeth Roche MD MediSpa, New JerseyClínica San Roque, S.A. Gran Canaria
Anti-aging Medicine – Dr Nick Delgado, Huntington Beach, California the Kurotel Longevity Centre & Spa, Gramado, BrazilClínica San Roque, S.A. Gran Canaria
Arthritis & Joint problems – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Astigmantism – Eurocanarias Oftalmológica, Gran Canaria
Back pain/spinal disc problems – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Breast Disease & endometriosis – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Cataracts – Eurocanarias Oftalmológica, Gran Canaria
Cellulite Treatments – Clínica San Roque, S.A. Gran Canaria
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Complex symptoms of ill-health that do not have clear diagnosis – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Cosmetic Dentistry- Dr Jeff Golub Evans at theNew York Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in Manhattan
Cornea Transplants – Eurocanarias Oftalmológica, Gran Canaria
Diabetes management – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Erectile dysfunction – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Eye health – Eurocanarias Oftalmológica, Gran Canaria
Glaucoma – Eurocanarias Oftalmológica, Gran Canaria
Hair transplantation – Clínica San Roque, S.A. Gran Canaria
Heart Disease – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Hepatitis including C – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Dr Nick Delgado
Hormones – The Kurotel Longevity Centre & Spa, Gramado, Brazil
Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments – Oxygen Zone -Serbia
Immunodeficiency – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Lung disease – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Mesotherapy – Clínica San Roque, S.A. Gran Canaria
Migraine, dizziness and headaches of uncertain origin – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Multiple Sclerosis – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Pancreas and intestinal disorders – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Psorasis and eczema – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, MoscowClínica San Roque, S.A. Gran Canaria
SmartLipo – Oxygen Zone – Serbia
Threadlifts – Clínica San Roque, S.A. Gran Canaria
Thyroid Disorders – The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, Moscow
Weight Management – The Kurotel Longevity Centre & Spa, Gramado, Brazil; The Clinic of Cybernetic Medicine, MoscowClínica San Roque, S.A. Gran Canaria
Yoga & Horseriding holidays, The Riding Company
Nutraceuticals – www.thevitalityshopuk.com

SPAS
Austria – The Organic Spa – home to the largest stud of Lipizanna horses;Reiters Burgenland Resort The Riding Company
Brazil – The International Kurotel Longevity Centre & Spa
Cyprus – The Columbia Beach Resort and Spa, Pissori Beach, Paphos
Grand Canaria – Hotel Cordial Cordial Mogán Playa Sheraton Salobre Golf Resort & SpaTALASOTERAPIA CANARIAS AMADORES – Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel and TALASOTERAPIA CANARIAS SAN AGUSTÍN Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso & HotelThalasso Corallium Villa del CondeSpa Corallium Costa Meloneras, Gran Canaria
Singapore – The Estheva

CLINICS & SERVICE PROVIDERS participating in the scheme:

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Get a free pelvic health guide

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London: Receive a free pelvic health guide…

A lack of strong pelvic floor muscles means that half of all women of all ages suffer stress incontinence when laughing, coughing and exercising.

Effective exercise develops tighter muscles which also brings the benefits of greater intimate contact!

This new website offers help and information about Kegel exercises, dedicated sexercises and products designed to help you regain control of your bladder and your sex life!

For those without internet access, a hardcopy version can be obtained by writing to:

Health Guide, SPM Ltd, PO Box 330, BRISTOL, BS9 2WJ, UK

Or calling 0870 701 9601- free within UK only

About female incontinence:

Between 1 in five and 1 in seven women are suffering the embarrassment and social stigma of uncontrolled leaks as you read this. That is around 3,000,000 women. And it is not a disease of the elderly – it affects a third of new mums and women of any age. Half of all women WILL suffer SUI.

The sad thing is that 80% of cases could be quickly and easily cured with a simple exercise programme.

The criminal fact is that women are not told how to exercise effectively and that it is ESSENTIAL to exercise by squeezing against a resistance as recommended by Arnold Kegel, the ‘founder’ of pelvic floor exercises over 50 years ago.

This informative new website designed to emphasise the importance of pelvic floor health and to recommend simple methods to help overcome the distressing and socially isolating problems of stress incontinence.

Visit www.mypelvicfitness.com or email admin@spml.bizfor more information.

Britain hangs out its dirty washing and more

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London: A new survey has revealed that 6.6 million people in Britain do not wash their hands after going to the toilet. The survey of 3,000 people conducted by hygiene and sterilising experts Milton, has uncovered the grimy truth about Britain’s attitudes to hygiene and cleanliness.

Britons may be renowned for their demure appearance but the results of the Milton survey reveal a very different story in our attitudes to personal hygiene. 36% – that’s 21 million people – said they don’t take a bath or shower every day, but that’s nothing compared with the 6% – 3.6 million people – who bathe weekly and the shocking 1% – around 600,000 Britons – who are taking a bath or shower just once a month.

82% of people change their socks and underwear on a daily basis, however there are still a significant number – working out to be around 600,000 people in the country – who claimed they only changed their underwear on a monthly basis!

The grubby tale continues when it comes to the topic of Brits and their food with a massive 69% not washing hands before eating, 27% of people claiming they pick up and eat food from the floor.

Regionally, people in London and Scotland are the cleanest with 68% bathing
daily, compared to just 23% of Irish and 58% of Welsh. However, while the
majority of Londoners are keeping clean, the capital also had the highest percentage of people only bathing once a month. In the UK, people in the South West of England have the best hand hygiene with 95% washing hands after going to the toilet, closely followed by the North West 93% and Wales 91%. Worst for hand washing were the Northern Irish with over a third not washing hands after going to the toilet, followed by Scotland 15% and the Midlands 13%.

Steve Riley from Milton Pharmaceutical commented: “Britain’s are often accused of being over the top in our attitudes to cleanliness but as these results show, for some people the opposite is true. While not washing daily may not pose any major health threats, the lack of hand hygiene, particularly after going to the toilet and before eating could be putting people at risk of serious infections. Hands are the biggest carriers of germs and viruses including Influenza, E-coli, Rotavirus and MRSA”

Milton’s Top Tips for cleanliness

• While you might maintain excellent standards of personal hygiene,
can the same be said for the person sitting next to you on the bus? It’s very easy to pick up germs and viruses from public surfaces left there by dirty hands. Keep Milton Antibacterial Hand Gel in your bag to keep hands clean while on the go and kill any germs you might pick up

• Wash towels, clothes and linen weekly as germs can quickly build up

• Don’t be tempted to pick up food dropped on the floor, even if you
keep floors really clean, the food could still be coated in millions of bacteria in a matter of seconds

• After you have prepared raw meat, germs may be left behind on the
chopping board or work surface, which will then be transferred to other foods prepared on the same board or surface. Wash chopping boards in warm soapy water, rinse and wipe over with Milton to destroy strong smells and to disinfect the surface to avoid cross contamination of foods

• When you, or others around you, have a cold use Milton
Antibacterial Hand Gel to sanitise hands and prevent the spread of the virus. Keep areas, such as your desk, free from cold germs by cleaning regularly with the Antibacterial Wipes.

Milton Pharmaceutical has over 60 years of experience in creating hygiene and sterilising products which are clinically proven to kill harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. The range includes Antibacterial Hand Gel, Antibacterial Surface Wipes and Spray and Sterilising Fluid and Tablets.
For further information and tips on hygiene and cleaning visit < ahref="http://www.milton-tm.com">www.milton-tm.com or call 01202 780558.

Consumers confused by diet health, says new research

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London: Research out today shows that the current barrage of health and food information has confused people to the extent that one in four (26%) now choose to ignore government diet and nutrition advice. Instead, millions of Brits now rely on ‘pop-science’ advice from family and friends.

The research from juice and juice drink brand ‘Minute Maid’1 reveals that amid claim and counter claim, a worrying number of Brits are rejecting basic healthy eating maxims:
• One in six (17%) don’t believe that being overweight can lead to a heart attack or stroke
• A fifth (21%) don’t believe the basic ‘five-a-day’ guide on fruit and veg2
• Less than half (43%) believe they need vitamins to keep the body functioning
• Conversely, a fifth DO believe that eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away

Moreover, instead of getting information about healthy eating from a GP or nutritionist, most Brits rely on their family and friends (31%) as well as other media sources such as TV programmes (25%) and the internet (47%). Leading expert nutritionist, Nigel Denby says “It’s perhaps not surprising that there’s often confusion around some of these issues, particularly when people rely on hearsay and information from family and friends rather than heeding expert advice – often it simply boils down to the fact that health messages can be complicated, confusing and often conflicting”.

Such is the level of confusion about what’s healthy and what’s not, two thirds (60%) of shoppers admit they struggle to make the right choice in the supermarket.

Health alone isn’t a good enough reason for many people to take notice of advice on healthy eating – more than half (57%) say they would take notice if it was easier and one in eight (12%) would only be interested if it made them more attractive.

Some nutritionists are concerned that important messages on healthy eating aren’t getting though because they’re too complicated. Expert Nigel Denby said:

“It’s understandable that some people are confused about how to eat a healthy diet because there’s so much information out there, but if people ignore the basics of healthy eating then the UK could face long term health consequences, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.”

Commenting on the research, Robert Spencer, Brand Director from ‘Minute Maid’ said: “The research is concerning because in spite of good intentions it looks like people don’t know which way to turn when it comes to good food. Even those who do buy fresh fruit and veg don’t always get the benefits as a third us don’t get round to eating it and end up throwing it out.”

The ‘Minute Maid’ ‘Keeping Healthy Simple’ campaign aims to provide clear advice in relation to benefits and a range of easy to understand, great tasting juice and juice drinks – a 250ml serving also provides one of those all important ‘five a day’.

For advice on healthy eating go to www.minutemaid.co.uk

Win a Wrist Angel Aromatheraphy Bracelet

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Wrist Angel is aromatherapy on the go. Perfect for a pick me up during the day and a natural way to combat feelings of stress and anxiety. Simply open the bracelet and inhale the natural aromatic benefits of essential oil, to soothe and calm.

Many people use the Wrist Angel as a habit breaker by inhaling the natural essential oils until a craving has passed, providing a discreet and natural way to help with a problem.

Why not experience the amazing benefits of Wrist Angel aroma therapy bracelets for yourself? Wrist Angel has 20 free bracelets to give away. To one of these gorgeous bracelets, email us with your name and address stating “Wrist Angel” in the email heading at readeroffer@elixirnews.com. the competition closes on 15 December 2007. No cash equivalent is being offered and the Editor’s decision is final.

To find out more about Wrist Angel go to www.wristangel.co.uk

Longevity pill nearer, say scientists

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New York: Scientists are a step closer to producing a superdrug to extend lifespan, according to a report in the journal Nature.

In the journal, the researchers from Harvard report that three compounds invented by Sirtris, a pharmaceutical company, have succeeded in activating cellular defenses that slow diseases of ageing in the same way associated with resveratrol, a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine.

The difference is that Sirtris’s synthetic compounds are 1,000 times as potent as the resveratrol in wine. This solves a big drawback with the naturally occurring chemical—wine contains such minute quantities that a person would have to drink hundreds of bottles a day to see any significant benefit.

The potent new pills mimic resveratrol in mice by activating the SIRT-1 gene, which appears to trigger a process called caloric restriction. In many organisms, that process acts to slow down aging and ramp up cellular defenses in the face of a reduced diet during times of scarce food supplies. Sirtris’s new compounds, however, act without the little critters having to reduce their diet.

In past experiments, many of them conducted by Harvard pathologist and Sirtris cofounder David Sinclair, resveratrol has increased the lifespan of mice up to 24 percent, and other simpler organisms such as yeast up to 59 percent. In November 2006, Sinclair and Sirtris scientists that resveratrol could reduce the impact of a high fat diet, increase stamina two fold and significantly extend lifespan of mice.

Skeptics have long claimed that aging is too complex to be regulated by a small number of genes, though Sinclair and other leading longevity scientists such as Leonard Guarente of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Cynthia Kenyon of the University of California at San Francisco keep refining and supporting their argument that it is.

Investors have believed the Sirtris story enough to pony up $103 million in private rounds and $63 million in an IPO last May. Sirtris’ stock today has risen as much as 6 percent—roughly twice the rise in the S&P 500 index.

The current paper does not target longevity specifically, but demonstrates that Sirtris’s pills may slow a major disease of aging, diabetes type II, which afflicts 18 million Americans.

The pills improved insulin sensitivity, lowered plasma glucose levels, and increased the function of mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell that is associated with healthy and long-living cells.

Sirtris recently started human trials using a super-potent version of resveratrol, and so far the drug is reported to be producing positive results. The synthetic compounds are both more potent and more stable chemically.

They also are better candidates for Food and Drug Administration approval since in many cases a synthetic compound concocted in a lab can be more consistently manufactured and standardized for doses than products based on a natural compound.

The three “New Drug Entities” described in today’s paper will begin human trials in the first half of 2008.

Arthritis and rheumatism – a top consultant answers your questions

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London: Is it arthritis? Is it rheumatism? What can I do to help it, or stop it getting worse? These are common questions – and not just for the elderly.
by Dr Charles Mackworth-Young, Consultant Rheumatologist, King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes London.

There are many kinds of arthritis. While osteoarthritis – which involves loss of cartilage within joints – tends to occur in older individuals, active inflammation of joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can strike people of any age. All forms of arthritis can eventually lead to joint damage. Most are partly genetic in origin: the majority of individuals with arthritis have probably inherited genes that have made them more susceptible to the condition. Other factors may contribute to arthritis – for instance certain infections, or even direct damage to joints, such as fractures.

“Rheumatism” is a rather vague term, but is generally used to mean pain in “soft” tissues in the back or limbs, such as muscles, tendons or ligament. This can be due to a number of causes, including strain and overuse. Examples include tendonitis at the wrist, tennis elbow, and heel pain due to “plantar fasciitis”. While many of these conditions are localised and may ultimately get better, they can be painful and debilitating while they last.

Most forms of arthritis cannot be cured by medical therapy. However the good news is that the majority can be improved considerably by treatment which reduces symptoms and may help prevent progression or damage. Therefore for symptoms that persist it is important to have an accurate diagnosis of what the problem is. This can be provided by a general practitioner or, if necessary, a specialist such as a rheumatologist.

There are a number of things that an individual with arthritis can do for him or herself. A lot is written about diet, much of it poorly supported by good evidence. However, for most people simple weight reduction is valuable, since it can result in less physical strain on joints in the back and legs. A diet low in animal fat – e.g. a “Mediterranean” diet – may help reduce joint inflammation, as may the addition of fish oil. Supplements, such as glucosamine, chondroitin and “MSM”, are available without prescription. They are widely used for osteoarthritis, and appear to be harmless: whether they genuinely help remains controversial. Various complementary therapies can be tried, including
chiropracticand acupuncture.

For most people with arthritis or rheumatism, orthodox professional help is needed. This is best given in a clinic or hospital where many different specialities and treatments are available. There are many good NHS hospitals that offer this. An outstanding unit in the private sector is King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes in Beaumont Street, London. Located in the Harley Street area of London, this remarkable hospital offers a wide range of services covering most disciplines. A unique feature is that each member of its consultant staff is hand-picked after a rigorous selection process, thus ensuring the highest standards of care. There is notable expertise in the area of arthritis and rheumatism, with an extensive range of medical, surgical and other specialities.

Many people with arthritis or rheumatism will need the advice of a rheumatologist. He or she may arrange tests at the hospital, including X-rays and scans; give advice about lifestyle and exercise; and prescribe drugs to help pain and tackle the disease. The rheumatologist may also recommend the opinion of other specialists. For instance there are orthopaedic surgeons who specialise in different areas, and carry out procedures ranging from keyhole surgery to joint replacement. Hand surgeons perform delicate work on tendons and joints. And spinal surgeons operate on the neck and back to release trapped nerves.

Supporting all of these activities are physiotherapists and occupational therapists who have particular expertise in arthritis and rheumatism. The physiotherapy department at King Edward VII’s Hospital is also lucky to have one of the few hydrotherapy pools in London: treatment in the water can be especially valuable for joint and muscle conditions, and in speeding up recovery after surgery.

Besides medical, surgical and physiotherapy approaches, direct control of discomfort can be important. At King Edward VII’s Hospital there is a specialised pain control team, who use a variety of injection and other techniques. They are supported by psychologists, who have particular experience in treating painful disorders.

This is an exciting time for the management of arthritic and rheumatic conditions. Many new and effective treatments are emerging, including “biological” therapies. Gene therapy may be the next great step.

For more information on treatments and specialists go to www.kingedwardvii.co.uk

Longevity accelerating, says new research

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London: Longevity is accelerating and there are more 100 year olds than ever before, according to a new report by the Cass Business School.

They say that men born in 1985 can expect to live to an average age of 91, according to a new forecast of life expectancy which concludes that all existing projections are too low.

The Government’s key forecast for longevity, which is also used in the pensions and life insurance industry, has seriously miscalculated how long men will live in the future, they also say.

Life expectancy is currently 76.6 years for men and 81 for women. The new research suggests that life expectancy for men born in 1985, who turn 65 in 2050, could be as high as 97 under the most optimistic scenario, although 91 is its central forecast. That is six years higher than the Office for National Statistics’ projection. The new Cass model has been applied only to men so far, but the next phase of the research will cover women.

The new calculation has serious implications for the Government and the pensions industry, who face having to pay an extra £160,368 per person in state benefits and occupational pensions, Cass calculates.

David Blake, director of the Pensions Institute at Cass Business School, said: “Our calculations demonstrate that longevity is accelerating far beyond what is currently predicted, and there is considerable uncertainty surrounding future life expectancy. This will present a huge challenge for long-term healthcare providers and intensifies the problems faced by both government and the pensions industry. They need to update the projections they use before the pensions deficits reach catastrophic proportions.”

Professor Blake said that the Office for National Statistics had a history of underestimating new trends: “It completely underestimated the scale of the postwar baby boom, which had serious implications for the provision of schools and hospitals, and it has continually underestimated longevity of elderly people.”

The Government has voiced concerns about the ageing population and has taken some steps to make provision for more older people. The retirement age is rising from 65 to 68 by 2044. Those actions were promoted by the ONS forecast that the proportion of over65s will go from 15 per cent now to 25 per cent by 2050. However, less provision for the older population has been made in healthcare.

The new centurions

– There are about 9,000 men and women over the age of 100, but the numbers are rising by 7 per cent a year

– By 2050, more than 150,000 people will be centenarians

– The costs of treating dementia and caring for sufferers have been calculated at £17 billion (and rising) per year

Renew Medica opens new clinic in Harrods London

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Renew Medica, a leader in non-surgical cosmetic procedures in London and the South East, has opened a new clinic at Harrods in London.

On offer at Harrods and its other 14 clinics in the South East is a full-range of of on invasive skin treatments on offer including Laser Hair Removal, Photo-Rejuvenation (IPL), Skin Health Restoration, Micro-Dermabrasion, Botox, Wrinkle Treatment, Hyperhidrosis Control, Dermal Fillers and MesoGlow, to VISIA Complexion Analysis System, Remedial Electrolysis, (spelling) Micro-Pigmentation, Facial Chemical Peels and Sclerotherapy.

Clinical Director, Dr Sach Mohan, leads Renew Medica’s impeccable team of doctors, nurses and aestheticians.

He comments, “With such a fantastic team of skin experts and specialists, I am proud to say that Renew Medica is leading the Industry in advanced skin treatments and laser hair removal, with the highest level of service and clinical results. To announce the opening of our new flagship site within the Urban Retreat, Harrods is another milestone for us, but we will continue to make Renew Medica more accessible and affordable to all, and we look forward to build on our current 14 clinics.”

Renew Medica’s Harrods Flagship Site will also conduct Body Contouring and Skin Tightening treatments – The Accent System – a painless dual mode radio frequency device used for the treatment of Cellulite, body and facial skin tightening and contouring to help eliminate stubborn fat areas that diet and exercise alone are unable to remove. The Accent system is already accruing a phenomenal response, and this safe, non invasive treatment requires fewer sessions than other popular systems with longer lasting results, and finally gives a genuine alternative to those not wishing to go under the knife.

The most popular chain in London for Laser Hair Removal, Renew Medica is the one of the few practices that offers a variety of Laser treatment systems, according to different skin types, contrary to most clinics, who only offer one treatment type for all. The three types of Laser treatment that Renew Medica offers are: YAG – for ethnic skin types; Alex – for extremely fair skin; and Diode – for all other skin types. Renew Medica will also be launching the new Soprano XL System, the revolutionary painless laser hair removal system.

“Not all Lasers are the same, and clinical results and efficacy vary, depending on the technology used and whether this is appropriate for your skin type.”

Renew Medica is also renowned for the unique Botox Wrinkle Treatment it offers to clients. Creating a natural look by perfecting the technique, avoiding the frozen look associated with American practitioners, the artistry adopted by the Renew Medica specialists revolves around appreciating each individual’s facial anatomy. As well as the obvious purpose of removing facial lines, the Botox treatment at Renew Medica is also effective in inducing and augmenting eyebrows, eliminating tension headaches and excessive sweating, especially popular amongst the hand shaking right palms of city executives.

With climate change and increased exposure to environmental pollution accelerating the rise in poor skin health, another popular service offered by Renew Medica is the superior quality skin analysis. Adopting the technologically advanced Visia skin mapping system, which allows for the identification and monitoring of common skin conditions such as the extent of sun damage to the skin, wrinkling, vascular lesions and hyperpigmentation, Renew Medica has established itself as the leading provider of Skin Health Restoration treatments, and a full range of treatment options are provided, to improve the client’s skin.

Cosmedix, the cosmeceutical range of plant botanicals-based skin care products carried by Renew Medica offers a variety of retinol based creams.

Hailed as the Holy Grail in Anti-aging, retinol helps in increasing skin cell production, collagen synthesis and blood supply. Renew Medica skin experts also offer effective treatments for acne, sun damage, dark patches and open pores, that are available following a thorough skin analysis and consultation using the Visia or Woods Lamp.

For further information on Renew Medica please visit www.renewmedica.com or call 0800 027 2029. Renew Medica clinics in London are located in Oxford Circus, Bayswater, Hampstead, City, Knightsbridge, New Kings Rd, Winchmore Hill, Weybridge, Croydon, Richmond, Muswell Hill, Barnet, Holloway Rd and Harrods.

Website www.renewmedica.com

• Appointments can be made by calling free-phone 0800 027 2029, or emailing info@renewmedica.com

• Renew Medica Clinics:

Oxford Circus 28 Maddox Street, Oxford Circus, London W1S 1PR
T: 020 7499 4904 E: maddox@renewmedica.com

Bayswater 160 Queensway, London W2 6LY
T: 020 7221 2219 E: queensway@renewmedica.com

Hampstead Oriel Court, 12 Heath Street, Hampstead, NW3 6TE
T: 020 7435 1199 E: hampstead@renewmedica.com

City 26 Widegate Street, London E1 7HP
T: 020 7247 0500 E: widegate@renewmedica.com

Knightsbridge 26 Beauchamp Place, London SW6 4RE
T: 020 7584 6691 E: knightsbridge@renewmedica.com

New Kings Road 291 New Kings Road, London SW6 4RE
T: 020 7348 7111 E: newskingsroad@renewmedica.com

Winchmore Hill 948 Green Lanes, London N21 2AD
T: 020 8360 3108 E: winchmorehill@renewmedica.com

Weybridge 11-15 Baker Street, Weybridge, KT13 8AE
T: 01932 858 099 E: weybridge@renewmedica.com

Croydon 105 High Street, Croydon CRO 1QG
T: 020 8681 7318 E: croydon@renewmedica.com

Richmond 157 St Margarets Road High, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1RD
T: 020 8744 2427 E: richmond@renewmedica.com

Muswell Hill 22-24 Muswell Hill, London N10 3RT
E: muswellhill@renewmedica.com

Barnet 152 High Street, Herts EN5 5QP
T: 020 8440 0443 E: barnet@renewmedica.com

Holloway Rd 258 Holloway Road London N7 6NE
T: 020 7607 5212 E: holloway@renewmedica.com

Harrods Urban Retreat, Fifth Floor, Harrods, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL
T: 020 7893 8333 E: info@renewmedica.com

Smokers most at risk of eyesight loss from ageing

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New York: Smoking is one of the strongest risk factors for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But smokers may not benefit from antioxidant vitamin supplements, say experts.

Emily Chew, MD, Deputy Director, Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research, National Eye Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, said patients who smoke and take beta carotene supplements have an increased risk of developing lung cancer.

In a presentation to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Dr Chew outlined which patients should and should not take supplements. In a recent study more than 4,700 patients who received supplements of vitamin C and E, beta carotene, zinc and copper and were followed for 6.3 years.

The results of the study showed that while there was a protective benefit for patients with large bilateral macular drusen and those with advanced AMD in one eye, there was no protective benefit for patients with mild and moderate AMD. The supplements did not prevent progression to severe AMD in these patients.

Dr Chew pointed out, however, that the risk of developing AMD in these patients is “exceedingly low,” and therefore, it is unlikely that they would progress to severe AMD.

According to Dr Chew, patients who still smoke, or quit smoking within the past year should avoid the supplements because of the increased risk of cancer. Nor should the offspring of patients with AMD take the supplements, unless they too have AMD in one eye, or large bilateral drusen.

But for most individuals, the benefits of the supplements seem to outweigh any risks. Recently, a meta-analysis of 68 trials reported no significant impact associated with a wide variety of antioxidant supplements. More study is needed, Dr Chew said
Dr Chew concluded that the public health impact of this supplementation regimen could prevent 300,000 people over the next 5 years from either developing advanced macular degeneration or experiencing significant loss of vision as a result of progressive disease.

Arthritis drug banned from sale in UK and Germany

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London: The drug Prexige (lumiracoxib), used to treat osteoarthritic pain has been suspended from sale by health regulators in the UK and Germany over liver damage fears.

Manufacturer, Novartis, is informing regulatory agencies around the world of these changes, which come after similar actions in other countries in recent months.

Novartis will also comply with a request from the Austrian health authority to suspend sales pending a final decision by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), which reviews medicines in the European Union.

Patients taking Prexige in the UK, Germany, and Austria are advised to consult their medical practitioner.

Prexige was precribed as 100 mg once-daily treatment for osteoarthritic pain following EU approval through the Mutual Recognition Procedure (MRP) in October 2006. Itis also marketed and sold in Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, and Sweden.

Other EU countries may decide to independently suspend the marketing authorization or sale of Prexige ahead of a decision by the CHMP, which is expected in December.

Prexige is part of a class of drugs known as a COX-2 inhibitors and liver enzyme changes are a known side effect of these and traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

The ban comes The actions in Europe come after an Urgent Safety Restriction was initiated in August 2007 for the Prexige 100 mg dose. Prexige was first withdrawn in August 2007 in Australia where a number of liver side effects were reported, including two deaths, associated with the use of Prexige at doses higher than 100 mg. No deaths have been reported worldwide with the 100 mg dose.

How to look to look younger – the experts reveal all at our exclusive event in London’s Harley Street

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London: ELIXIR is pleased to invite you to the first of of several exclusive events in the UK and elsewhere in which you will hear from leading experts on the latest procedures and techniques in aesthetic rejuvenation and healthy ageing.

When: 25 November 2007
Where: HB Health 48 Harley Street, London W1.
Time: 10.30am to 4pm

This event allows you unique access to top professionals in cosmetic surgery, dentistry and aesthetics – so that you can ask them your questions and concerns. Many will also be offering significant discounts on treatments for those who sign up on the day.

This first event is rather special as the proceeds of the entry ticket will go to the cancer charity of the Honorable Order of Ancient Freemasons, the New Blues (UK registered charity no 1007693). The £20 ticket also includes a buffet lunch, refreshments and a goody bag.

The programme includes the following:

John Moran RD, MBBS LDSRCS, DPsSc, DFFP, Msc Nutri.Med The Holistic Medical Clinic who will discuss hormones, ageing and the menopause

Laresse – the latest non-surgical facial filler from the US. Read more about Laresse at www.laresse.com

Dr Nijon Eccles The Chiron Clinic of the Chiron Clinic at 48 Harley Street, London W1 on breast health and nutrition

Dr Daniel Sister of Beauty Works West on Carboxy Therapy – how carbon dixoide can rid you of wrinkles, flab, scars, stretch marks and more…
Dr Nigel Agger of The Harley Dental Implant Centre on cosmetic dentistry including the latest whitening techniques, veneers and implants for facial rejuvenation.

Shenaz Shariff of the Face and Body Clinic on alternative ways of removing unwanted hair and facial rejuvenation with Revitale

Restoring youthful facial volume with the deep tissue filler Sculptra by Angelica Kavouni of Cosmtic Solutions in London’s Harley Street. Visit www.cosmetic-solutions.co.uk

and

Are food allergies making you fat? More information at ALCAT food intolerence testing at www.thevitalityshopuk.com

Please note: The programme may be subject to change.

To obtain tickets email us at Club Elixir