February, 2010
First 2 Weeks on the hCG Maintenance Diet
I know it has been a long time, but I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately. I wanted to let you all know that I’m now going into my third week of “no sugar and starch” hCG maintenance phase, and things are great. I’ve actually lost 3lbs since my last day on hCG. I’m still […]
FDA Law Enforcers Crack Down on Illegal Botox Scammers
In November 2004, when four people became paralyzed after purportedly receiving Botox Cosmetic injections at a medical clinic in Oakland Park, Fla., the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) was called to investigate. The four victims were hospitalized with severe botulism poisoning. The paralysis was temporary—a result of being injected with […]
Statutory regulation of Botox ‘rejected due to cost’ in UK
Instead of mandatory regulation of the industry, a voluntary register run by the private sector is being set up. Unscrupulous practitioners have been administering Botox injections and wrinkle fillers at parties and in their homes and complaints of botched treatment have increased. Voluntary register for Botox practitioners is not good enough and statutory regulation must […]
Merz to complete acquisition of BioForm Medical
Merz Pharma Group has reported that the subsequent offering period of the tender offer by Merz GmbH & Co and its acquisition subsidiary to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of BioForm Medical at a price of $5.45 per share, net to the seller in cash expired as scheduled on February 18, […]
Face value: Why more men are getting Botox
A growing number of males are turning to injections and laser treatments in an effort to maintain job security. Like many realtors, 60-year-old Toronto agent Sean had a tough 2009, but it wasn’t just a recessionary market and skittish buyers that preoccupied him. A couple of decades older than many of the brokers in his […]
HCG Diet
Is it the next big weight loss miracle? A hormone found in pregnant women could help you drop the pounds. It’s called HCG. And if you haven’t heard of it, it’s probably because it’s new. It’s not exactly FDA approved for use in weight loss programs either, but people using it swear by it. DJ […]
hCG Weight Loss Program – Day 34 and Beyond
Well, I’m on day 34 and I have a decision to make. I’ve lost 25.8lbs since I started this program, and the almighty BMI says I’m now “normal,” so do I end it now or keep going? Well I take a look at my calendar, and if I end now I will be able to […]
hCG Weight Loss Program – Days 27-33 with the Apple Day and Stevia
Well, I figured since I’m already taking hCG and following the strict diet, that I might as well give the “Apple Day” a try. Now the fact is, according to the manuscript you are not supposed to do an apple day unless you have hit a plateau for at least 4 days. But, I’m in […]
Botox Injections May Help Avert Negative Emotions
Botox, which is used to get rid of unwanted wrinkles, could have another surprising use – as an anti-depressant, a new study conducted by American researchers reveals.Undergoing botox treatment involves injecting the protein derivative, botulinum toxin type A, in areas which in which wrinkles and frown lines appear. Researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by […]
Botox May Prevent Some Migraines
Small study shows patients with ocular type benefit from treatment. Botulinum toxin type A (Botox), the drug that can temporarily erase wrinkles, may also help prevent some types of migraines, a small study suggests. Specifically, Botox may help reduce the recurrence of those migraines people describe as crushing or eye-popping, otherwise known as ocular migraines. […]
