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Date Spa Network, Inc., is the First Dating Network Integrated Into an Exclusive Day Spa & Salon, Medical Spa, & Wellness Clinic--with On-Site VIP Services to Help You Look & Feel Your Best (for That Special Occasion).
Women worry . . . Is he using his real name? Is he married? Is he really wealthy and educated? And . . . how do I know he's not a criminal or has a sexual disease? And, of course, men also wonder . . .
Unlike traditional on-line dating services where individuals may easily mis-represent themselves, Date Spa Network Gold Level (or Higher) Members must present ID . . . and may present criminal background clearance, income verification, and proof they don't do drugs or have STDs. They must present a Nevada* Drivers License, contact information, and register in person to verify actual height, build, fingerprint, and current (digital) photograph.
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Latisse--►Now FDA Approved
For Thicker, Longer, Eyelashes
Latisse is the Great new FDA Approved Prescription from Allergan to grow your own eyelashes--longer, thicker, and darker. Just apply the solution to the base of your eyelashes at bedtime...
►So why wear the FAKE ones?
Why Take Vitamins--You Don't Need?
People spend thousands ($$$) a year on vitamins and nutritional supplements--without checking if they need it. Yet no one would even think of filling up your gasoline tank . . . or getting a blood transfusion without checking. Moreover, many vitamins are toxic in overdose and often dietary supplements don't have what they say they have. Spectracell Laboratories can check your actual vitamin, mineral, antioxidant, and other essential micronutrient levels. We recommend you check at least once so you get what you need--and you don't take things you don't need. Most insurances will cover part of the Spectracell Functional Intracellular Analysis (FIA) Lab Test which you can draw right at Horizon Ridge Wellness Clinic.
Dr. Lee was getting Vitamin B-12 shots and was amazed to find he felt better--until he found he was deficient in Vitamin B-12, zinc, and selenium! And his routine Quest and LabCorp blood test were ALL completely normal... Call 938-0190 to schedule your Spectracell FIA Blood Test--to see if you really need what you're taking...
Are You In . . . Pain?
Tired of narcotics and painful injections to treat your pain?
Don't want to take your chances with drug addiction or surgery?
TMR is the new FDA Cleared Device for pain after surgery, after trauma--and incredibly--even chronic pain. In TMR, there is no surgery, no drugs, and no needles. There are no narcotic side effects, withdrawal symptoms, or overdose risks. TMR uses pulsed electromagnetic waves which you feel as a gentle tingling sensation.
It has been successfully used by prominent physicians in thousands of patients from a world renowned Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, to a President of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. An Executive Director of the National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain, noted immediate reduction of swelling, significant reduction in "down time" from injuries, and even dramatic success for fibromyalgia and phantom limb pain, the intractable pain due to traumatic amputation.
UCLA's Clinical Trial on TMR confirmed its' effectiveness and professional atheletes and sports teams are already using TMR.
Garry R. Lee, M.D., of the Horizon Ridge Wellness Clinic, is the First in Nevada to bring this advanced technology to you. Dr. Lee treated a patient with chronic severe pain from abdominal adhesions who failed all treatments by specialists--even at the Mayo Clinic. After only the first treatment, she had complete pain relief for three days . . . for the first time in 9 years. Another woman had constant endometriosis pain daily for more than two years--but after TMR, she had no abdominal pain at all, after just a single treatment.
It doesn't work on everyone and the number of treatments needed to be effective varies with the cause of the pain, the severity of the pain, and the duration. Unfortunately, it is not yet covered by medical insurance, though in Pennsylvania, Worker's Compensation has paid for TMR treatments.
Nevada (and St. George, Utah) physicians may contact Dr. Lee to inquire about obtaining their own TMR Device, as he has been designated the State of Nevada Representative for Scientific Imaginetic's TMR Program.
To try TMR--to be Pain-Less--call 702-938-0190 for a free consultation now.
My White Smile Teeth Brightening
Bob & Cheryl Thode have brought brighter smiles to us all over the years--and now, they can actually brighten your teeth! We welcome My White Smile to the Horizon Ridge Wellness Clinic--so that you too can have a brighter smile. Stay tuned for their Grand Opening Special Offer to you E-Mail clients!
Welcome--Lab Express
Welcome to LAB EXPRESS, Director Dr. Isaac Farrell, and Operations Manager Julie Predmore, as they set up their new location here in the Horizon Ridge Wellness Clinic. They will offer on-site blood draws for employee drug testing, DOT & DATIA Certified Clinical Laboratory Services, and even limited mobile testing. They expect to be operational by April 2009.
Dr. Lee & Belly Dancer Leila Sas at Henderson Chamber of Commerce Mixer
 Face Lift . . . or Liquid Lift?
We now have more choices to look younger: traditional plastic surgery, and now, what many are calling the "liquid face-lift," in which BOTOX is used in the upper face and cosmetic fillers in the lower face to look years younger, almost instantly. Of course, BOTOX and cosmetic fillers do not constitute a face-lift, but amazingly, many of the same effects may be achieved without surgery. For those who are experiencing the financial effects of the economic slow-down, cannot take prolonged time off work, or just don't want to take the risks of anesthesia or surgery, this could be the ideal choice. Many are taking advantage of this combined with the latest Thermage NXT (radio-frequency) technology, whereby Thermage is done in the morning, followed by BOTOX and cosmetic fillers in the afternoon--for a complete non-invasive makeover. Remember, your face is your greatest accessory..........
Don't Forget--Alzheimers
Remember--Alzheimer's disease and dementia. . . They say 10% of those over age 65 and 50% of those over age 85 will have it. These numbers are staggering, but there are some things you can do to minimize your risks. At the July 2008 Alzheimer's Association International Conference1 in Chicago, the research presented associated high risk with metabolic syndrome2, severe head trauma, stroke, depression, and cigarette use. So keeping the following metabolic syndrome factors low makes sense: triglycerides, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, and abdominal fat--for men, a waist less than 40", for women a waist less than 37" is suggested. Other pro-active choices to consider are: wearing seat belts in cars and helmets on motorbikes (better yet--don't) to minimize risk of head trauma, seeing your psychiatrist and psycologist for depression, and quiting smoking.
What helps? Try increasing your good cholesterol, the HDL, since a low HDL is a factor for metabolic syndrome. You can do this with regular cardio exercise: walking, treatmill, swimming, soccer, etc. The Chicago conference also found something quite interesting: people living in a committed relationship at middle age cut their risk of cognitive impairment by a whopping 50%. Those who were widowed and did not remarry were at the hightest risk. Researchers theorize that a committed relationship was somehow protective of the brain. (Hint: all you singles). Another Chicago research paper reported physical activity (yes--exercise) could be protective. Also, researchers at the University of Michigan3 reported in the Journal of Neurology4 that the use of "statins" such as Zocor or Lipitor were associated with a significant decline in dementia and cognitive impairment. Hence, if you are asked to treat your cholesterol with statins, you have another strong reason to use them.
Remember . . . what use is living longer--if you can't?
1 American Medical News, August 18, 2008, p. 2.
2 Metabolic Syndrome- otherwise known as 'syndrome X' or 'insulin resistance' or MSX (metabolic syndrome X); according to U.S guidelines, if a person has 3 of the following 5 symptoms, he falls into this category: a. elevated triglycerides b. low HDL cholesterol c. elevated blood pressure d. elevated fasting blood sugar or e. excess abdomial fat. The risk for being included in the metabolic syndrome category increases by 40% when a man's waist reaches 40 inches; 37 inches for a woman.
3 Medical Economics, August 15, 2008, p. 52.
4 Journal of Neurology 2008:71:344-350 (July 29, 2008).
The Vitalize Peel...
by Skin Medica
 This might be just the treatment you've been looking for to improve your skin. The Vitalize Peel is an excellent treatment for Melasma (hormone related facial darkening), acne-scars, or sun-damaged skin. Applied to the face, this safe but aggressive peel will have you "shedding like a lizard" for 2 to 3 days following your treatment, but when you're done--get ready for healthy, new skin with decreased pore size, and improved skin tone and texture. Brenda Huff, our Aesthetician Director, is the expert here. Brenda is our "Earth Angel," whose genuinely kind soul will rejuvenate you (and us too). And yes--she will say exactly what she thinks, which will entertain you--as it does us. So let Brenda "appeal" to you . . .
Skin Tag Treatment, Courtesy of Brenda Huff, Chief Aesthetician
The Spa...
to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Refresh Yourself!
A great idea at any time, but especially for the New Year--our Gift Certificates are always a hit--and don't expire for a whole year! Compare us to anyone else and you will be amazed at the value we offer. Where else--can you get so much for so little? Moreover, the level of skill here is truly amazing. Aesthetican Director Brenda Huff is so good she was recruited to work for the Four Seasons Hotel (they recruited her), and actually left us to work there because we were unable to match their offer. Fortunately she quit because she missed us, took a huge pay cut, and re-joined us. Aesthetician Celeste Jones is now available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Massage Therapists here include: Raina Snow (who also does Brazilian Waxing), Lindsay Naas (ex-acrobat & showgirl, worked with Pavarotti), Danielle Dyer (healing hands, the stunning super-mom), Dawn Nunes (who prepares meals for the homeless--in her free time!), and T.J. Merryman (the only guy, but what a nice one!). Once you find the therapist(s) you like, ask them about buying a series of three (or more) massages or facials--for an even greater value. Or ask Nona Sylvia, our Multi-Talented Office & Spa Manager, who actually went to the same school--Punahou--as Barack Obama. Remember, what good is it all--if you don't take the time for the three R's. Relax, Refresh, and Rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul . . .
Dr. Lee's . . . Restaurant Review
We visited the incredible Sunday Sterling Brunch at Bally's Casino with friends--Dr. & Mrs. Schumacher. Set in an older hotel and famous for being the most expensive ($75.00/person) Las Vegas buffet, but what a spread! Try the exquisite lobster & Boursin cheese omelet (I went back for seconds); the Alaskan King Crab claws; the tenderness of the high quality cut of prime rib, Filet Mignon, & New Zealand lamb; and ooohhh . . . the delectable deserts. Make sure you save space for it! Restaurant Review--A Grade.
Next time--we describe "a hole in the wall" where you can get the best pasta in town!
Thermage NXT
Ranked #1 in Nevada: 2006, 2007, & 2008
FDA Cleared For Cellulite & Skin Tightening--Without Surgery!
Now you can actually lift, tighten, and contour the skin on your Face, Neck, Thighs, Stomach, Arms, and Buttocks--and reduce the appearance of cellulite at the same time. For those who don't know, Thermage uses radio frequency waves to pass through your skin to stimulate collage growth and tighten skin over a period of up to six months. There is no surgery, anesthesia, or needles, and remarkably--no down time--so people do a treatment, and return to work the very next day. The amount of skin laxity Thermage can tighten is limited, so those with a great deal of loose skin should see a Plastic Surgeon. Thermage is also used to tighten skin after surgery, and now, even is FDA Approved for Cellulite Reduction, those ugly and persistent dimples that just won't go away regardless of exercise. Also, many of our patients who want the best do a Thermage treatment in the morning, and get a cosmetic filler treatment right after, since fillers work immediately. Thermage ranked Judi Hynds and Dr. Garry Lee the Number One (#1) Thermage Clinic in all of Nevada for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and now--2008. They also received the Pinnacle Award from the Thermage company for the Years 2006 and 2007 (it began in 2006), and now have the First Thermage NXT in the State of Nevada. The new Thermage NXT is the fastest (less treatment time = more comfort) and most advanced Thermage around, so why even bother with older versions of this technology? I wouldn't. See Judi Hynds for a free consultation.
Which One?...
Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Artefill, or Implants?
With so many choices among the cosmetic wrinkle fillers, which one should I use? Dr. Lee recommends the two great hyaluronic acid fillers: Juvederm and Restylane. Hyaluronic acid is simply the sugar which binds the cells in your body together, consequently, since you already have this naturally in your body, you don't need to do allergy testing for this, like we did for the old product, collagen, (which was made from an animal, bovine collagen = cows). People had allergic reactions to collagen, but the biggest problem was that it was expensive and didn't last very long (about one or two months?).
It was the best we had until the FDA Approved Restylane in December of 2003. It revolutionized the industry, because it would typically last about three months in lips, four months above lips, and five to six months in the nasal-labial and marionette lines on each side, respectively, of your nose and mouth. Hence one could look years younger--without surgery--with a quick and easy procedure with no down time, with as little as two treatments a year. Restylane proved to be a great product and dominated the market until Juvederm gleened FDA Approval in June 2006. Juvederm, made by Allergan, the BOTOX maker, proved to be smoother to the touch than Restylane, but came only in a 0.8 cc syringe (instead of the standard 1.0 cc syringe Restylane comes with). The current cost here for Restylane is $395/1.0 cc and $425/0.8 cc for Juvederm, so Juvederm is more expensive per syringe--and you get 20% less product per syringe than Restylane--but because Juvederm is ~90% cross-linked and Restylane is ~80% cross-linked, more Juvederm actually persists. Moreover, the FDA allowed Juvederm to re-label in June 2007 that it lasts up to 12 months--and our patients report that it really does last longer. So, though you (apparently) get less and it is more expensive, it lasts longer than Restylane. Restylane responded by bringing out their own smoother product recently, called Perlane. Our experience is that it is the smoothest of the three, but that it usually needs a touch-up treatment about a week after the initial treatment.
Consequently, Restylane is the least expensive but can be just a trifle bit lumpy; Juvederm is smoother, lasts longer, is a little more expensive, and is our only recommended choice for the superior results we get with lips and tear-trough (the hollows below the eyes) treatments.
Finally, be cautious of the more permanent cosmetic fillers. We also do Radiesse which may last up to 1 1/2 years, but--in our experience-- really needs two successive treatments about six weeks apart to last that long. Consequently you need two treatments and will be charged for this, and we have had patients complain about granulomas (rock-like lumps) from their Radiesse treatments elsewhere. Sculptra is also done here, but you really need three successive treatments at about $900/treatment, over a period of six months to see good results, though it may, indeed, last up to two years. Last, be very cautious about Artifill and the implantable permanent fillers. The human face changes in contour as we age, and we have often found the permanent fillers which look great when young, may actually accentuate your wrinkles as you age--requiring the surgical excision of your permanent implant.
Horizon Ridge Wellness Clinic
Infection Control Policy
We use disposable single-use diagnostic equipment; we use the protocols most physicians use in single and multiple dose vials for each product; the syringes and needles we use--are never shared; and we have never found a single case of a communicable disease arising from treatment at the Horizon Ridge Wellness Clinic.
WANT TO JOIN US?
We have just a little space available for rental and are looking for someone who is compatable with everyone else, who truly cares for their clients, and who does something we do not currently have here--and who does it well. This would be ideal for someone who is starting a new business but wants to keep their overhead low. As you know, we have lots of clients and patients who just love to be here because of the sense of peacefulness and tranquility, the convenience of so many great services, and because they feel we treat them--more like friends and family. Call 938-0190 and ask for Dr. Lee to interview with us.
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