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 Actor Johnny Lewis acted out under drug influence, addiction expert doctor weighs in

September 30, 2012

Actor Johnny Lewis acted out under drug influence, addiction expert doctor weighs in

Actor Johnny Lewis was found dead yesterday in Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, California in what is being described as a horrific crime scene.

Reportedly Lewis’ landlady, Catherine Davis, was bludgeoned to death before he fell to his own death.

Multiple sources – including TMZ and the Los Angeles Times – report he was released from jail less than a week before police say he fatally attacked his 81-year-old landlord, despite two convictions in August that earned him jail time.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Lewis, 28, pleaded no contest Aug. 8 to one count of assault with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to 365 days in Los Angeles County jail with three years of probation, a district attorney’s office spokeswoman said. Nine days later, he pleaded no contest to a burglary charge in separate case and received 291 days in jail.

He was released from custody Friday afternoon, according to published online jail records show.
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Why You See Black and Are Dizzy After Standing

September 24, 2012

Why You See Black and Are Dizzy After Standing

A cardiologist gives the reason why standing from a seated position can cause a faint feeling, dizziness or a sensation that everything is blacking out.

When you rise after sitting for a while, do you feel faint or like the room is blacking out? This is called syncope or orthostatic hypotension.
“It is a result of a drop in blood pressure after standing,” says Robert M. Davidson, MD, a cardiologist with the Division of Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles.
“It is particularly likely if your blood pressure is usually on the low side,” adds Dr. Davidson. My blood pressure is typically low, sometimes just under 100 over the low 60s or even high 50s.
Usually it comes in at something like 105 over 67. I sometimes experience that blacking out sensation after rising from being seated for a while.
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Expert Opinion: She says she is doing ‘amazing’, but does Amanda Bynes need help?

September 20, 2012

Expert Opinion: She says she is doing ‘amazing’, but does Amanda Bynes need help?

 

There has been much speculation that Amanda Bynes was set to check into rehab after increasing pressure, but the actress is remaining defiant, despite her various incidents of late, that she is ok.

In fact, she told PEOPLE that she is doing “amazing.” .

“I am retired as an actor,” she went on to say. “I am moving to New York to launch my career. I am going to do a fashion line, I am not talking about being arrested for DUI because I don’t drink, and I don’t drink and drive. It is all false.”

But is Bynes in denial? And should she be seeking some professional help?

Dr. Damon Raskin, addiction expert at drug and alcohol rehab facility, Cliffside Malibu, says Bynes needs treatment of some sort.

“It’s very hard to see whether this is a primary psychiatric disorder, like a manic episode, or whether this is a drug or alcohol fueled state,” he says. “Both could be possible, or it could be a combination,  One thing that is clear is she clearly needs to seek medical attention to help get to the diagnosis, and get the proper treatment she needs. She is clearly unsafe to drive or be out in public.”

 

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Nature and science combine: La Contessa Advanced skincare review

September 12, 2012

Nature and science combine: La Contessa Advanced skincare review

La Contessa Advanced skincare is a brand new, made in the USA line of five core skincare products that uses no parabens, sulfates, phthalates and is cruelty-free.

A lesson to learn in life – especially in the realm of beauty and fashion – is that simplicity is the essence of elegance.

Another thing to know is that nutrient dense things deliver results in anything you ingest or apply topically to the skin.  You are what you eat and your looks are a direct result of this and what you do to your largest organ to nourish, repair and protect it.

This is the foundation of a new skincare line that competes in the realm of the La Prairie, La Mer, Sisley and Chanel world of $400+ jars of skin creams, yet costs a fraction of their lofty price tags.

“Our money went into research and high quality ingredients, not overwrought wasteful packaging and retail mark-up,” says La Contessa CEO Judith Mancini, “I insisted on a delivery system that was hygienic and airless to preserve the restorative qualities of the serums and creams, and the bonus is that pumps are just easier for everyone, that time saving ease of usage that appeals to both busy men and women.”

Ms. Mancini delivered 75 anti-aging La Contessa skincare sets to a wide ranging age group of men and women, and I was fortunate to be one of them.

She followed up on the reception to the product and was amazed by her feedback. “Even though I got positive responses across the board, the age group I received the most enthusiastic responses were those people in their 30s and 40s.  My first sales were to these people who had to immediately replenish their basic skincare kit.”
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Who In Hollywood Do We Have To Thank For Making The Booty a Fashion Accessory?

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September 10, 2012

Who In Hollywood Do We Have To Thank For Making The Booty a Fashion Accessory?

According to Dr. Constantino Mendieta, who is famous for his butt enhancement surgeries, “By far the celeb that influenced the trend “single-cheekedly” was Jennifer Lopez.  Without a doubt, she made having a big behind a status symbol.  And, she was very proud of her butt, she owned it, she worked it, that’s what made it even sexier.”

Mendieta has patients who come in to his Miami offices with pictures of their favorite celebrity ass-et and it’s still J-Lo who people want to emulate the most.  “These days, in my practice, hers is still the most requested buttock.  But, it also depends on if the patient wants it on the larger size, then it is a tie between Lopez and Kim Kardashian.”

And it’s not just today’s superstars that are getting the love, even some names from years ago are getting butt recognition, “If they want a more shapely rear-end, then it is Jennifer Beals”

But, if they want to make an all out video-vixen bootylicious statement,“ it is definitely Ice-T’s wife, Coco.”

“Getting the buttock you want will depend on your starting anatomy but the overall concept can be better obtained due to the evaluation system I developed. It is the classification of the 4 different types of buttock, the A shape, the V shape the round shape and the square shape.  Each patient has a specific body type that I work around to get the best possible outcome.”

 

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Buyer Beware: Bargain plastic surgery a disaster in waiting

9/10/2012

Buyer Beware: Bargain plastic surgery a disaster in waiting

 

When it comes to your face, a ‘Mulligan’ is not what you want to have happen. Bad plastic surgery is life changing for the worse, and always leaves patients feeling vulnerable, violated and even abused.

Caveat Emptor, meaning buyer beware when it comes to the important decision to have an elective surgery. Bargain shopping for cosmetic procedures is unwise according to board certified Century City, CA plastic surgeon and past president of ASAPS, Dr. Peter B. Fodor.
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Eating to Wellness: Recipes and Insider Menu Tips For People in Recovery

August 24, 2012

Eating to Wellness: Recipes and Insider Menu Tips For People in Recovery

 

One forgotten aspect of wellness in a rehabilitation facility is the food that is served to people detoxifying from a myriad of chemical compounds.

Often times these patients are nutrient starved and have no idea how to eat for optimal health and best results for recovery.  When destructive behaviors take over, the body suffers from lack of sleep and proper diet. This is why alcoholics and drug addicts who are not sober look so haggard and old before their time.

Cliffside Malibu,  a luxury treatment facility nestled in the Malibu Hills, distinguishes itself from other facilities by the quality of their staff, including a special Chef who creates remarkable organic and varied menus for all their patients, from meat eaters to vegans, all of whom have starved themselves of nutrients in large part because of their varied substance abuse.

Chef Esmael A. Paniza, known affectionately as “Mangi,” was hired by Cliffside Malibu‘s CEO and Founder, Richard Taite, for his exceptional ability to create a variety of cuisines to help their patients heal and rebuild their bodies.

“The nickname ‘Mangi’ was given to me by my late godfather. Little did I know that this name means ‘eat’,” quips Chef Mangi, whose background in the The Art Institute culinary arts program earned him the “Highest Achievement Award” and High Honors at his culinary arts’ school graduation.

“I love what I do. I think love is the best ingredient of all that you can put in any cooking,” says Chef Mangi.

Did you know that in order to fully recover from chemical dependency, you need to restore the nutrients your body has been robbed of while using drugs or alcohol? The Cliffside Malibu menu planning revolves around the guests’ dietary preferences, Kosher, vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, and also tailors it with what’s in season.
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