Medicinal plants and their preparations belong to the oldest known health-care products that have been used by human beings all over the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 80% of the population of most developing countries … Continue reading
The menopause occurs in all women. It can occur when the ovaries spontaneously fail to produce the hormones oestrogen and progesterone, when the ovaries fail due to specific treatment such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or when the ovaries are removed, … Continue reading
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ELIXIR is the world’s first consumer glossy magazine focused on the muli-million dollar sector in everything anti-ageing including cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, nutrifoods, exercise, nutrition, diet, medical rejuvenation, and all the optimum lifestyle that this audience enjoys – whether its spa … Continue reading
Elixir News is unique. It is the the only independent EZINE totally focused on the booming market of anti-ageing services and products. Our “readers” are also unique – they are high net worths aged 30+ and include the “Babyboomers” – … Continue reading
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NEW MAGAZINE “ELIXIR” LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST QUALITY CONSUMER GLOSSY DEVOTED TO BRINGING YOU WHAT’S HOT IN ANTI-AGING AND REJUVENATION The western worlds attitude to ageing has changed dramatically, and none of us has escaped the consequences. Even if you … Continue reading
Human Genetics Commission – The UK Government’s advisory body on new developments in human genetics and how they impact on individual lives. Gives the Government advice on human genetics with a particular focus on the social, ethical and legal issues. … Continue reading
NEW MAGAZINE “ELIXIR” LAUNCHES BRITAINS FIRST QUALITY CONSUMER GLOSSY DEVOTED TO THE GLOBAL BOOM IN ANTI-AGEING AND REJUVENATION The western world’s attitude to ageing has changed dramatically, and none of us has escaped the consequences. Even if you … Continue reading
London: Rising demand for anti-wrinkling cream helped Croda, the speciality chemical company, to boost half-year profits by 11 per cent. Mike Humphrey, chief executive, said demand continued to be underpinned by “the desire to be beautiful in today’s society” – … Continue reading
New York: USA-based Allergan says that its diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2006 reached $0.49, a massive 96% increase on the like, year-ago period, as its total net product sales jumped 32% to $787.0 million. This … Continue reading
Cosmetics giant Revlon has confirmed that its preliminary Q2 results have been hit by weaker than expected sales of its news Vital Radiance cosmetic range for older women. The company had been banking on a big take-up for the range, … Continue reading
Avon Products has announced a significant drop in its profits as restructuring charges hit the bottom line and the companys performance in most markets, including the US, came in below expectations. The company said that during its second quarter, net … Continue reading
Johnson & Johnson is rumoured to be in advanced talks to buy up Beijing-based Dabao Cosmetics a move that could give the company a valuable footing in what is currently a huge growth market. According to reports in the … Continue reading
A jump of 27 per cent in sales of its skin care care products helped to boost quarterly profits at Playtex Products, encouraging the company to reiterate its full-year forecasts. During the latest quarter to July 1, the company said … Continue reading
Lawyers, scientists, doctors, investment bankers and those of us with challenging jobs are 22 per cent less likely to suffer age-related brain diseases such as Alzheimers or dementia in later life, according to a recent study. Whilst this is good … Continue reading
These are the countries in which women have the longest lifespan, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Health Data 2005: Japan 85.3 Spain 83.7 France 82.9 Australia 82.9 Iceland 82.5 Canada 82.1 Finland 81.8 New Zealand 81.1 … Continue reading
Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs known as “nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs” (NSAIDs) that are used to treat arthritis, fever and pain and also to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke. They work by reducing hormones that cause … Continue reading
The latests advance in colour cosmetics utilises natural minerals to protect and enchance skin. Glo Minerals is a make-up system that combines pharmaceutical-grade ingredients with natural high-pigment minerals and anti-oxidants. Offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB sun protection, glo Minerals also … Continue reading
Tatu Cutillas www.tatucutillas.com is one of the UKs leading therapists. She is a specialist in personal change and has been trained by experts around the world in a variety of disciplines. Tatu is a trainer in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time … Continue reading
FDA Press Release This listserv covers mainly Class I (life-threatening) recalls. A complete listing of recalls can be found in the FDA Enforcement Report at: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P05-94 December 6, 2005 Media Inquiries: Catherine McDermott, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: … Continue reading
17 October 2005: Nine out of ten UK women are unhappy with the way they are treated by GPs when they seek treatment for symptoms of the menopause. Many feel they are being prescribed anti-depressants instead of HRT by doctors … Continue reading
Pergolide Is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and also restless leg syndrome. It works as a substitute for dopamine, a natural brain chemical need to control movement and which fails to function properly in Parkinson sufferers. There are … Continue reading
A GP branded a “sexual octopus” by a female patient has been found guilty of serious professional misconduct. Dr Neil Hughes sent “indecent and inappropriate” text messages to the patient, Miss A, the General Medical Council (GMC) concluded. Miss A, … Continue reading
In general, dogs and cats, just like humans, are living longer than ever before. Unlike people though, who suffer from heart attacks and strokes, dogs and cats have few causes of sudden death related to disease. But vets are seeing … Continue reading
