All-Natural Skin Care Can Slow the Aging Process and Help Prevent Wrinkles

All-Natural Skin Care Can Slow the Aging Process and Help Prevent Wrinkles

Consumers spend millions on anti-aging treatments each year, often overlooking some of the simplest ways to restore youthful-looking skin and underestimating the importance of safe, effective ingredients in the products they apply on their skin every day.

Boise, ID (PRWEB) July 31, 2010

The best ways to prevent wrinkles and slow the appearance of aging are surprisingly simple. They include: using a daily moisturizer made from eco-friendly ingredients (http://www. bodyverde. com/bv/products/wrinkle-free-perfection-night-moisturizer), limiting sun exposure, healthy eating, drinking plenty of water, exercising regularly and reducing stress.

Research shows that 70 percent of the aging process begins before age 18, long before many think to worry about the effects of tanning beds and sunbathing, consuming processed foods and other unhealthy habits. As a result, women in their 20s and 30s may start seeing fine lines near the eyes, as well as the start of laugh lines and forehead creases.

“Costly procedures and highly engineered products promise youthful results, but nature often provides the most effective, and safest to use, anti-aging skin care ingredients” said Sue Donnellan, founder of the natural skin care products company BodyVerde.

Donnellan’s research into plant-derived age fighters led her to ingredients such as shea butter, which contains Vitamins A and E to help ease the effects of skin damage, and Vitamin F, a natural skin protectant; rose flower extract, which maintains skin hydration; and soy protein, a source of isoflavones, collagen boosters that can protect the skin against hormone-related aging. She used all three ingredients, plus a soothing infusion of lavender essential oil, in BodyVerde’s Wrinkle Free Perfection Night Moisturizer.

She then went back to the lab, working with chemists to create a daytime anti-aging serum (http://www. bodyverde. com/bv/products/wrinkle-free-perfection-serum). The result is Wrinkle Free Perfection Serum, a liquid applied directly to wrinkles on the face (including the eye area) and neck that temporarily “erases” wrinkles when it dries. Again, familiar-sounding ingredients – including seaweed, cucumber, lavender and chamomile – restore a more youthful appearance without harsh chemicals or spa visits.

A third, recently launched product conceals another sign of aging: large pores. BodyVerde’s Pore Tight helps reduce pore size (http://www. bodyverde. com/bv/products/pore-tight) and exfoliates surface-layer skin to reveal a fresher, more flawless face.

“Dermatologists and skin care experts have long recommended following a regular skin care routine as an essential part of maintaining skin’s suppleness and luster,” Donnellan said. “I believe that it doesn’t have to involve applying unpronounceable ingredients on the skin.”

In her free ebook The Secret to Beautiful Skin, available at BodyVerde. com, Donnellan also recommends quick, easy ways to give skin a healthy glow, such as drinking warm water with lemon in the morning and taking plant-based omega oil.

The 8-page ebook also helps educate consumers on the skin care products industry in general, including the fact that the U. S. Food & Drug Administration does not approve cosmetic ingredients, except for color additives, and leaves it up to companies to assure that products and ingredients are safe and properly labeled. Often “anti-aging” products are simply those that contain sunscreen.

All of BodyVerde’s products are paraben-free and preservative-free. They contain no propylene glycol, mineral oil or color. Ingredients are naturally derived from botanicals and renewable resources. Each product is biodegradable and is not tested on animals.

BodyVerde’s Wrinkle Free Perfection Night Moisturizer, Wrinkle Free Perfection Serum and Pore Tight sell for $19.99 each at www. bodyverde. com. For more information or product images, email Sue "at" BodyVerde. com.

About BodyVerde:
Nature’s perfection is the inspiration for BodyVerde’s effective and affordable skin care products. We apply our family values to our product development, using only safe and gentle botanical ingredients to promote self-healing from within. Go to BodyVerde. com to sign up for Body Buzz, our e-newsletter, and receive as a bonus a new e-report, The Secret to Beautiful Skin: 10 Reasons to Choose Natural Skin Care Products for You and Your Family.

Contact:
Becky Nelson, public relations
BodyVerde
(608) 513-9203
Www. bodyverde. com

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Depression in the Workplace: The Hidden Menace That Derails Careers and Squanders Company Profits

Depression in the Workplace: The Hidden Menace That Derails Careers and Squanders Company Profits

Boston clinical psychologist and CEO discusses the impact of depression in the workplace, how to recognize it, and how to get help for it. Treating depression can save careers and money.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 3, 2010

Depression: How bad could it be?

In recent years, there has been a growing body of evidence showing that depression can have a significant negative impact on employees in the workplace and, subsequently, for their employers. In fact, recent data from a variety of studies indicate that employees with depression are much less productive than their non-depressed counterparts, losing the equivalent of 18 workdays to reduced productivity. “Astoundingly, depression is believed to cost employers more than obesity, arthritis or back pain”, said Dr. Andrea Piatt, clinical psychologist and CEO of Commonwealth Psychology Associates, one of the fastest growing behavioral health specialty centers in Massachusetts. “Further, employees with symptoms of depression also are more likely to switch jobs and to lose their jobs, potentially resulting in reduced income for employees and increased staff turnover for companies,” she added. There is a high frequency of depression in the population and in the workplace; it is estimated that 20 million Americans suffer from symptoms of depression and that about 6% of employees experience problems with depression in any given year. Yet, few seek help and even fewer receive adequate treatment. Why is that?

There are a number of reasons for the lack of appropriate depression treatment. “One reason is that many people don’t realize that they are experiencing symptoms of depression and therefore don’t pursue depression treatment,” Dr. Piatt said. Indeed, symptoms of depression often masquerade as symptoms of medical or physical ailments. “Sleep problems, fatigue, appetite or weight changes, poor concentration, difficulty making decisions, and experiencing general aches and pains can all be symptoms of depression but also can be symptoms of a multitude of other conditions such as thyroid problems, sleep disorders, arthritis, and GI conditions,” said Dr. Piatt.

Dr. Piatt also commented that, “Although the stigma surrounding emotional or psychological problems has diminished in the last decade, many people still feel too embarrassed to admit that they need help or to request help.” Some employees may fear that asking their employer for help or utilizing a company EAP could have negative consequences with regard to performance reviews or promotions. “What is ironic is that for many employees, these negative outcomes are more likely to result from their own lost productivity and diminished performance at work that is due to their depression than from seeking help for depression.” Finally, another reason for the lack of sufficient treatment is that those with depression and/or their providers do not know how to fully access all available resources. “There are standards of care for depression treatment, which were recently updated by the American Psychiatric Association, but not all providers are aware of them or implement them, sometimes resulting in partial, insufficient treatment,” Dr. Piatt said.

What does depression in the workplace look like?

While most people are familiar with feelings of sadness or low mood, many may not realize that several other symptoms of depression can be especially problematic in the workplace. Dr. Piatt said, “Many people with depression will have trouble mustering the energy to initiate projects and tasks, complete assignments or follow through with other responsibilities. They may appear as if they are disinterested or even irresponsible.” Additionally, an often-overlooked aspect of depression in the workplace is in the social arena. “Much has been written in recent years about the importance of emotional intelligence or EQ in the workplace, but the negative impact of depression on EQ is rarely discussed,” she added. “There is evidence that EQ declines when people are depressed and that it can return to higher levels once depression is adequately treated,” Dr. Piatt said. The social consequences of depression can be especially problematic at work, where social interactions are often not only necessary but also essential. Many people with depression lose interest in others and may even prefer to isolate, withdraw and disengage from once closer relationships. “An unfortunate consequence of depression can be that co-workers, managers and customers misinterpret symptoms of depression at work as reflecting a personality issue, an aloof nature, or simply low EQ, any of which can have devastating consequences on ones career,” said Dr. Piatt.

How do I get help for a depressed co-worker or myself?

“Over the years, it has become clear that depression often is most effectively treated when psychotherapy or counseling services are used in conjunction with medication or psychopharmacological treatments, says Dr. Piatt. While using one or the other in isolation may be sufficient for many people, for many others this approach does not yield results that are as successful or as enduring.

Dr. Piatt said, “When seeking treatment for depression, it is important to remember that there is no one perfect depression treatment that fits all clients.” Counseling or psychotherapy alone may be sufficient for some people. Likewise, others may find that medication treatment is enough for them. However, others will determine that they need the integrated approach of combining depression counseling and medication treatment. “When attempting to identify treatment providers, it is important to find those who can approach treatment with an open mind about the best treatment route for you and who have sufficient resources available to them to offer integrated treatment if needed,” she said.

There are a few ways that one can find treatment services for depression. Employees can check with their employer’s EAP if they feel comfortable doing so. “If they don’t have an EAP or don’t feel comfortable using it, I recommend that potential clients ask their primary care physician for a referral to a psychologist or other behavioral health specialist,” she said. Clients can also find a psychologist on their own by searching through a number of online directories, although Dr. Piatt cautioned, “For most of these online referral sites, there is no independent vetting process regarding the quality of services – the listings typically allow any provider to sign up if they pay a fee and indicate that they have a license to practice.” She also said, “It’s important to find a good match, so if you don’t feel comfortable with the first psychologist you meet with, move on to another one.”

Dr. Piatt added, “At Commonwealth Psychology Associates we offer an integrated approach to treatment that includes counseling and psychotherapyand medication treatment if needed.” “We also work collaboratively with primary care physicians to ensure that each client’s care is appropriately coordinated,” she added. Because Commonwealth Psychology has approximately 20 psychologists on staff, they are usually able to match clients with a psychologist that they feel comfortable with. “We also recently opened our third location in the Financial District of Boston to be more accessible for the many employees and companies in the area – we hope that the ease of access to care will encourage clients to make that call to get help.”

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CoolSculpting™ - Zeltiq Debuts in Grand Rapids, Michigan

CoolSculpting™ - Zeltiq Debuts in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dr. Steven Ringler of the Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery is first plastic surgeon in Michigan to offer the new, FDA approved, non-surgical alternative to liposuction

Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) October 15, 2010

For those who thought liposuction was the only alternative for losing those unwanted areas of fat, euphemistically referred to as "love-handles" or "muffin-top", the new FDA approved CoolSculpting™ by Zeltiq will come as a revelation. Grand Rapids plastic surgeon, Dr. Steven Ringler is the first board certified plastic surgeon in Michigan to offer the new non-surgical alternative to liposuction. CoolSculpting™ is an in-office procedure that uses a small device which is placed on the desired treatment area. By a method known as Cryolypolisis, the selective targeting and freezing of fat cells, the eradicated cells are then absorbed and eliminated naturally through the body's own metabolic process. Studies indicate that patients can expect a 20-25% reduction of fat in the treatment area with a single treatment.

Dr. Ringler stated, "We are currently offering the most comprehensive body-contouring treatment options in Michigan and felt that CoolSculpting would offer a great alternative for patients who are not surgical candidates, but who have small areas of fat that resist diet and exercise." CoolSculpting™ is not an alternative to a healthy diet and exercise, and best results will be seen by those who are no more than 10-15% over their ideal body weight. Final results with CoolSculpting™ take about 2-3 months to be fully realized. Some patients will opt for one or more treatments depending on the desired result.

Ringler added, "For the right patient, CoolSculpting™ offers many advantages. The procedure is entirely non-surgical and takes about 1-2 hours to perform in the comfort and privacy of our office. There is no anesthesia required, and patients can return immediately to their daily activities, including vigorous exercise." During the procedure, patients in Dr. Ringler's office enjoy reading, working on their laptops, watching a DVD, listening to their ipod or even taking a short nap.

Previously available as a skin cooling device under the name of Zeltiq, the FDA approved CoolSculpting™ for non-surgical fat reduction in the United States on September 8, 2010. For those who work hard at a fitness routine, but still have small, localized areas of fat that resist their best efforts, CoolSculping™ by Zeltiq may provide the missing link to a sleek, fat-free physique.

For more information contact: http://www. stevenringlermd. com

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International Children’s Enrichment Program

International Children’s Enrichment Program

Teaching English to underprivileged youth in Central & South America in rural areas through sports is the basis for the ICE Program, an ESL outreach that endorses healthy and fun experiences as alternatives to common social issues, such as drugs, alcohol, and violence.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 14, 2010

Two DFW young ladies of Plano and Keller, TX launched the International Children’s Enrichment (ICE) (http://iceprogram. shutterfly. com/) Program in August despite their young age (early 20s) and financial obstacles along the way. They were determined to make it a success.

Katie Hudson and Kathryn Aken recently traveled extensively in Central and South America, seeking opportunities to establish a program in rural communities; they finally decided on Escuela Nueva Hoja in Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica as their partner school.

Hudson had applied for a Global Outreach Fellowship through Austin College but was turned down. To make the program a success in spite of obstacles, they pooled their remaining savings but were still short of funds. Hudson sold her motorcycle, which provided the basic amount for the round-trip venture and left just enough to fund several weeks of living expenses.

Now established and proven success, the girls plan to expand their enrichment program with more schools and volunteers. The program they developed uses the children’s love of soccer to teach conversational English, provide a safe after-school environment and foster cultural understanding while endorsing healthy and fun experiences as alternatives to common social issues such as drugs, alcohol, sex and violence.

The program (http://iceprogram. shutterfly. com/) provides after-school services for children from 7 to 12 years of age in rural areas of Central America and provides services in enhanced English instruction and immersion for non-English speaking children, soccer training and activities for physical and sports education. The target group for the outreach is local families with students in private elementary schools – most likely dual working parents – speaking little or minimal English, in the lower 50 percent of income.

“I am amazed at how much we take for granted here in the United States, with relatively well-funded schools, adequate equipment and access to supplies,” Aken said. “I wish everyone here could experience other less fortunate situations and spend time with these children. It was unfortunate to see some children playing barefoot without proper equipment with lopsided soccer balls.”

One of the hardest things for the girls to experience was reality. They wanted to reach out and donate to every child, but their resources and prior donations were limited. They did what they could. “It was heartwarming to see the children so excited and engaged in soccer, learning new skills and willing to get involved,” Hudson said. “I just wish we could have given them more in the way of new shoes, equipment or supplies.”

“The real issue with basic education in Costa Rica is more of quality than effective attendance, as many of the elementary schools, particularly those in rural areas, are one-room schools in which, at different times of day, three of four groups of students in different grades share the facilities,” according to a Global Guide to Management Education (http://www. gfme. org) report. “The gap between these schools and the sophisticated private schools available in urban areas or those that can afford them, is very large in terms of effective learning, languages, technology, science and mathematics.”

Additional Comments:

Anna-Margrethe Zimmerman, Escuela Nueva Hoja director
“These two students (http://iceprogram. shutterfly. com/) attended all levels of our student body, teaching them soccer techniques, sportsmanship and game rules. Along with all of the practical demonstrations, they showed our students how to have a lot of fun while playing soccer and sparked interest in the sport for those who had not shown interest in the past. We are greatly honored that they were able to spend time with us.”

Matthew McCollough, teacher at Nueva Hoja School
“It was hard to control the enthusiasm of the kids when Katie and Kathryn (http://iceprogram. shutterfly. com/) got here, but the two of them were very successful in channeling that energy into the sport. Teaching without supplies is the purest invention of teacher creativity; however, attitude can suffice for only so long without proper teaching tools.”

Biography information on the founders of the ICE Program (http://iceprogram. shutterfly. com/):

Katie Hudson is a resident of Keller, Texas, attended Keller High School class of 2007. She is an experienced and talented soccer player. Her background has included premier clubs such as Sting Soccer and DFW Tornados (ranked #2 in Texas), CRSA Soccer in Iowa (traveling to Europe to represent the state of Iowa in the Dana Cup - Denmark), Varsity High School Soccer, as well as NCAA soccer for Austin College. Her college team traveled to England and Wales accumulating a winning record. Ms. Hudson is a certified Level E Coach. She has coached disabled children – and has studied abroad in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Katie is pursuing a Baccalaureate degree in Political Science from Austin College class of 2011.

Kathryn Aken is a resident of Plano, Texas and graduated from the Episcopal School of Dallas 2005. She has a wide range of experience in soccer as a player and coach and has been an Instructor in bilingual immersion programs. Ms Aken has proven success in soccer as Referee - Linesman, Club Soccer, coaching for Skyhawks (2007) & Clinics. Her background also includes leadership roles as Varsity Captain for her High School team and played NCAA soccer for Austin College. She has studied abroad in Argentina and Guatemala, and is bilingual in Spanish/English. She has experience working with children teaching Spanish in Jackson, WY. Kathryn holds a Baccalaureate in Spanish and Psychology, graduating Cum Laude from Austin College in 2009. 

The ICE Program (http://iceprogram. shutterfly. com/), founded in 2009, is a non-profit after school program intended to teach children soccer and English. Through soccer instruction in the English language, an immersion-type scenario will provide the real-life opportunity for children to use classroom-taught English while providing additional conversational skills. The intention is to endorse healthy and fun experiences as alternatives to common social issues, such as drugs, alcohol, and violence.

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Interpreting the Internal-External Appeals Regulations White Paper Issued by NAIRO

Interpreting the Internal-External Appeals Regulations White Paper Issued by NAIRO

The Interim Final Regulations (IFR) are a set of multi-agency documents health plans must interpret to assure they are complying with the requirements for internal and exteral appeals. To help organizations clarify these documents, NAIRO, has issued a white paper.

Westerville, Ohio (PRWEB) January 5, 2011

To make it easier for health plans, third-party administrators and self-insurers to comply with the Interim Final Regulations (IFR), NAIRO, the trade organization of independent review organizations (IRO), has issued a white paper to explain the IFR and the new internal and external appeal rules and the use of IROs.

Uniform Appeals Processes

The IFR is a collection of documents that includes Section 2719 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and related technical releases from the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Health and Human Services (HHS). The intent of these documents is to protect consumers and provide consistency for health plans through a uniform approach for processing internal and external appeals. It mandates when plans and issuers must comply with applicable state or federal external review processes and the minimum requirements that state external review processes must meet. However, each of the relevant documents that comprise the IFR addresses different internal and external appeal requirements. This makes it difficult to determine whether plans are complying with the IFR.

"The two areas most confusing for health plan administrators and others wanting to comply with the IFR include conflict of interest and the application of the three IRO rule," said Seana Ferris, President of NAIRO.

Complying with the Three IRO Rule

To ensure unbiased and independent decisions, those plans not subject to their state's external review laws; plans in the states with no state external review laws; and those in states that do not meet the minimum standards of the Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act, after July 1, 2011 must comply with the Federal External Review Process. This process requires those plans to contract with at least three URAC-accredited IROs to conduct an external review. The NAIRO white paper helps to clarify the three IRO rule and addresses the following issues:
 States without external review processes in place. The Federal External Process applies only to those states without an already established external review process in place. When the IFR was enacted, Alabama, Mississippi, Nebraska, and North Dakota were the only states without external review processes in place, and therefore must follow the federal process.

 ERISA self-funded plans. Self-funded plans have a choice. They may choose to follow their respective state external review laws or the federal process. Some self-funded plans do not want to submit to the external review regulations. To further complicate the situation,, many states indicate that they will not allow these plans to follow their external review laws. This makes it difficult to understand the ERISA self-funded plan relationship with IROs.

  When external review does not apply directly. Plans in states with external processes that do not apply directly to them (for example, some state processes only apply to HMOs) may choose to participate voluntarily in the state's process rather than the federal process--if the state will expand their coverage to include these plan types.

Avoiding Conflict of Interest

The IFR requires that claims and appeals be decided in a way ensuring the independence and impartiality of anyone making benefits determination. Under the IFR, conflict of interest is limited to health plans not making any hiring, firing, promoting, compensation or similar decisions about an individual evaluating a claim, based on the likelihood that that person would deny that claim.

IROs already meet or exceed the strict conflict of issue standards established by URACand NAIC. In fact, many state regulatory bodies have similar conflict of interest requirements. By adhering to these standards, IROs also meet the DOL conflict of interest standards, which mandate that a reviewer cannot review a claim where the reviewer has consulted with or worked under someone involved in the adverse benefit determination.

Despite exceeding the IFR and state standards, some health plans are concerned whether IROs performing both internal and external reviews for the same client have a conflict of interest. "NAIRO does not believe that an accredited IRO performing both internal and external claims for the same client has any conflict of interest if the IRO follows the URAC and NAIC standards," Ferris said.

The NAIRO white paper, "How to Interpret the New Internal and External Appeals Regulations," is available for download at http://nairo. org/_pdf/uploads/nairo_appeals_whitepaper. pdf].

About NAIRO

NAIRO works to promote the value and integrity of the independent medical review process. Its 23 member organizations embrace an independent, evidence-based approach to medical review for resolving coverage disputes between enrollees and their health plans. For more information, visit http://www. nairo. org].

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California Awards $9M Statewide Hazardous Materials Contracts to Andersen Environmental

California Awards $9M Statewide Hazardous Materials Contracts to Andersen Environmental

The Real Estate Services Division of the State of California Department of General Services (DGS) has named Andersen Environmental its primary provider of on-call hazardous materials testing and remediation services.

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 04, 2011

The Real Estate Services Division of the State of California Department of General Services (DGS) has named Andersen Environmental its primary provider of on-call hazardous materials testing and remediation services. Andersen Environmental was awarded three contracts for each one of the state-identified regions, including the Northwest/Bay Area, North/Central, and Southern California areas.

The contracts, which go into effect in 2011, ask Andersen Environmental to complete the full range of hazardous materials investigation, testing, and monitoring services across the State. Services contracted for include air/water/soil testing, environmental surveys, moisture testing, oversight, and remediation services.

Andersen Environmental will stand ready on-call to address any hazardous materials needs identified by the DGS during the contract period. The contracts allot for up to $9 million in services to be rendered to the State over three years.

“We are excited to enter into this partnership with the State DGS,” says Andersen Environmental Vice President Jason Ironi, “and we look forward to providing DGS with the highest quality of service”

The State of California continues to place its trust and confidence in Andersen Environmental, which, for several years now, has provided hazardous materials testing and consultation to various State agencies including the California Department of Motor Vehicles, CalTrans, and Department of Water Resources.

As environmental regulations have become more stringent, Andersen Environmental has been there—matching stride with the rapidly-evolving industry and meeting the needs of a diverse clientele. Andersen Environmental’s clientele go beyond government agencies and includes real estate agencies, insurance companies, construction companies, architects, attorneys, banks, credit unions, schools, health care, and individual homeowners.

More information about Andersen Environmental’s available services for homes or businesses can be found on their website, http://www. andersenenviro. com, or by calling 888-705-6300.

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BridgeFront Welcomes its New Vice President of Sales, Mark Macdonell

BridgeFront Welcomes its New Vice President of Sales, Mark Macdonell

Mark Macdonell joins the BridgeFront team as its new Vice President of Sales. He comes to BridgeFront with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit with plans to accelerate revenue growth.

Vancouver, WA (PRWEB) December 15, 2010

Joining BridgeFront’s executive management team is Mark Macdonell as Vice President of Sales. Mark comes to BridgeFront with more than 25 years of sales and leadership experience in the healthcare industry. Most recently, he was a Chief Operating Officer in the healthcare pharmaceutical industry.

"BridgeFront has a great product, excellent customer support and a group of dedicated, smart employees," says Macdonell. "I've been with three companies that I've made a pretty significant difference in and I'm ready to make that vision happen at BridgeFront. Its products are extremely high quality and ready to take a significant share of the market. "

He adds that there are a couple key factors why BridgeFront is headed for continued success in the coming years. "In today's world of tighter budgets for traveling to meetings, for training, trade shows and seminars, the only practical solution is cloud computing. This technology offers no loss of staff productivity and is a very economical option."

Macdonell's background includes exceptional nationwide sales achievement, operations, company acquisition and integration, general management and board-level presentation experience. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and is married with two children.

Peter Cizik, the CEO of BridgeFront adds, "We are excited to have Mark on our team. He will fit well with our nimble and dedicated staff. His expertise will help grow the value of the BridgeFront's products and services, while providing the necessary insight to get us to the next level of performance."

For more information, visit http://www. BridgeFront. com, email us at info(at)bridgefront(dot)com or call 866.447.2211.

About BridgeFront

Rated as a top-tier provider by its clients, BridgeFront delivers innovative online education to healthcare, government, business and education—large and small. A reliable hosted learning management system allows organizations to take skill-building courses as-is, modify courses or design their own. Helping organizations build competencies in compliance, the revenue cycle, nursing and customer service communications, BridgeFront stands a leader in responsiveness and service.

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