By Bruce Nadler, M.D.

I may have been best known as a Manhattan plastic surgeon, but I’m not your ordinary “nip and tuck man.” I have taken my 28 years of experience in surgical body shaping and applied it to an effective personal fitness training and body-sculpting regimen.

The word “plastic” in plastic surgery means changing shape by adding or subtracting from areas of the body using a scalpel, implant, or liposuction. “The Nip Tuck Workout” is the ultimate in non-surgical body shaping. It is the system I devised and use when I train my clients. Instead of using scalpels and lasers, it uses resistance exercises to reshape the body. While it is well known that spot reduction is not possible, spot enhancement can be accomplished quite successfully.

The goal is equal symmetry and proportions, not equal strength. The proportion that imparts beauty is noted in the golden ratio or Phi on which Leonardo de Vinci’s Vitruvian Man is based. The “Nip Tuck Workout” is specialized training based on these artistic and plastic surgical principles of precise changes in body shape to achieve ideal proportion and symmetry. It is a program flexible enough to be modified to your specific appearance goals, whether it is being toned, defined, or muscular. Rather than be bound by narrow concepts, it incorporates those aspects of weight training, core functional training, and aerobics to give the most complete system of body enhancement possible. This is not another trendy fitness routine; it realistically aligns your goals with your genetic potentials and creates an individualized program of exercises. While not ignoring other aspects of fitness, the workout is appearance specific. It may even stress muscles unequally, taking into account individual genetic differences in specific muscle response.

Nuts and Bolts
My system is based on progressive resistance by the unilateral use of dumbbells and cables with absolute perfect form and control to bring the targeted muscles to temporary failure and then repeating this with just enough rest to stress the muscles adequately again. Each exercise addresses the entire body by having a concentric movement of the flexing muscle, an eccentric contraction of the lengthening muscle, and an isometric contraction of the core muscles of the body for stability. This is in contrast to exercise machines which act as stencils forcing the body into their paths of motion. Neither the use of machines, Pilates, core training balls, nor Yoga can offer the specificity to precisely shape the body. I challenge any other personal trainer to show a more effective way to precisely and accurately shape the body non-surgically in the most efficient amount of time.

Now you can train like my celebrity clients from just about anywhere with the release of his new book, the “Nip Tuck Workout.” It is available on Amazon.com for $15.95. Online training is also available

Bio
Dr. Nadler was a well known Plastic Surgeon who practiced for 28 years and specialized in surgical body sculpting. He is now a personal fitness trainer certified by both the American College of Sports Medicine (the most difficult certification to obtain) and the International Sports Sciences Association. He a competitive body builder, winning titles in Master’s Level competitions, as well as a National Physique Committee bodybuilding and figure competition judge. This extensive background in the human form gives Dr. Nadler a special understanding and insight into what a body should look like and how to obtain it.

NOBIS Club & Spa: A weekend oasis for body, heart & skin

By George Shapiro, M.D.
Medical Director of Nobis Club & Spa

Only a few miles outside of New York City, you will find fitness and wellness programs, spa and medical spa treatments, and on-site nutritionists at NOBIS Club & Spa in Irvington, NY. Welcome to NOBIS, an 11,000-square-foot facility located along the Hudson River, where you will not only receive the finest fitness programs, spa treatments and concierge service, but you will be cared for by experts in the fields of anti-aging, nutrition, and cardiology all in a private intimate setting. Nobis is the Canyon Ranch of the northeast.

NOBIS Club & Spa can assist you in achieving the ultimate level of wellness amid surroundings worthy of the privileged. NOBIS is the one and only age management center where medical meets world-class holistic spa therapies. The aesthetic services are designed to recondition the body from the inside out, while focusing on the age correction as well as enhancing one’s well being. NOBIS is one of the only four spas in the country which carries Elemis, a unique skin care line favored by countless celebrities.

Aesthetic Cardiology
NOBIS is one of the first medical spas to embark on inner age management, where a healthy body is made over from the inside out. It offers a one-of-a-kind complete age management program for each individual. For the first time anywhere on the east coast, NOBIS clients can meet one-on-one with me for in-depth heart and lung scans which can help prevent and treat any coronary disease. The 64-Slice CT Whole Body Scan allows the doctor greater insight into the body, with the ability to detect abnormalities at the onset. At NOBIS, the same attention to detail is not only paid to the aesthetic improvement of one’s outward appearance but also to the quality of their internal health. Along with Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro (also certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine), I was trained by the Cenegenics Medical Institute.

Human Growth Hormone Therapy
Additional age management therapy includes HGH (Human Growth Hormone) treatment.
We age because our hormones decline. Restoring hormones to youthful levels can undo many of the negative effects we associate with aging. A woman’s behavioral and physical characteristics are, more often than not, defined by the varying levels of hormones present in her body. It is a fact of life that people will age more slowly if they maintain their hormone levels.

A menu of services at NOBIS Spa includes the following:

Medical Laser Procedures
• Foto Facial RF
• Wrinkle Reduction
• Hair Removal
• Acne Treatments
• Leg and Facial Vein Treatment

Injectables
• BotoxR Cosmetic
• Restylane Dermal Filler
• Sclerotherapy Vein treatment

Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments
• Medical Microdermabrasion
• Medical Grade Chemical Peels
• Skin Rejuvenation
• Wrinkle Reduction
• Vela Smooth Cellulite Reduction
• Mesotherapy

At NOBIS, certified personal fitness and nutrition experts create a customized program with state-of-the-art equipment for every spa member. Within the feng shui atmosphere, complete with mood balancing color therapy and “5 star hotel” service, your stress is melted away, you feel relaxed and rejuvenated! At the end of your visit to NOBIS, the concierge service can provide you with luxurious accommodations and amenities at the Tarrytown House Estate in Tarrytown, NY (www.tarrytownhouseestate.com). The concierge can also make dinner reservations, tend to dry cleaning, arrange transportation, and schedule other weekend activities in the surrounding area. During the summertime, the outdoor patio is used for yoga and cycling classes. The evening lends itself to countless wine tastings, cocktail parties, and private events which can be arranged through the management.

NOBIS Club & Spa is located at 2 Bridge Street in Irvington, NY.

About Dr. George Shapiro—Dr. Shapiro is a renowned cardiologist and the Medical Director of NOBIS Club & Spa, specializing in the latest American and age management technologies. Dr. Shapiro is an Associate of Columbia Presbyterian Heart Institute. Dr. Shapiro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He has offices for cardiology and age management in Westchester County, New York.

By Raluca Minea
Owner, Face Focus Medi-Spa
www.Face-Focus.com

The unique combination of pampering and visible results can only exist in one place…the Medical Spa, also know as the Medi-Spa. Until recently, Western Medicine has failed to recognize the healing benefits of the Spa and Fitness industry. With the arrival of the latest trend, the Medi-Spa, these two fields have converged and caused a veritable explosion, making this new trend the wave of the future.

Face Focus, a Medi-Spa in New Jersey, aims to bridge the gap between the salon and the surgeon by blending the comforts of a soothing day spa with a state-of-the-art clinical environment. The goal of Face Focus is to take you through a journey of rejuvenation, focusing on your self-improvement and well being, providing in the process, a unique, indulgent, and encompassing experience. Face Focus is committed to offering a wide array of services, with state-of-the-art skin care technology and the convenience of in-house medical procedures. In the Face Focus Medical Skin Spa, skilled licensed therapists work in close association with Dr. Steve Fallek, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, using the latest in Medical Aesthetic equipment. Face Focus welcomes their guests into a unique, indulgent, and encompassing experience of relaxation and beauty which is always on the fresh, leading edge of the industry. A complimentary skin consultation is welcome with Maria Minea, a renowned cosmetologist licensed in both New York and New Jersey, with over 20 years of experience acquired in Europe and in the U.S.

Face Focus offers a variety of aesthetic and medical treatments.

Some of our signature aesthetic facial treatments include the following:
Champagne and Caviar (facial)
Focusing on Him (facial)
“Let’s Do Lunch” Facial
Collagen Stimulation

Additionally, the peels used in conjunction with the facials include: Papaya/Pumpkin Peel; Blueberry Smoothie; Vitamin C; Purity Peel.

Other service categories include: Medical Facial Rejuvenation; IPL Photorejuvenation; Healing Massage; Laser Hair Removal; Wax Hair Removal; Permanent Cosmetics.

The most commonly requested procedures here at Face Focus are a blend of the more medical approaches to skin care (microdermabrasion, IPL laser rejuvenation, customized peels) combined with a relaxing, traditional holistic service (the Face Focus European deep-cleansing facial or reflexology.) Our clients want to benefit from our medical approach to skin improvement, but they also expect to be pampered in the process.

Here at Face Focus, we are continuously searching for new skin care treatments. We are always bringing in the latest technology available to our clients, in our common quest to postpone the necessity for plastic surgery and continue to deliver wonderful results!

For a complete list of services offered at Face Focus, please visit the company website at www.Face-Focus.com . Face Focus is located at 401A South Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

By: Dr. Oliver Zong, NYC Podiatrist at NYC FOOT CARE

From the runways in Milan to the streets of New York, women all over are obsessed with accessorizing every outfit with the most stylish designer high heels. However, not everyone is lucky enough to have pretty feet to compliment their stylish, strappy stilettos, and unfortunately wearing heels daily can lead to an excessive amount of foot pain and injury. If your feet are starting to look like the high heeled shoes you wear, then you may have “high heel feet” which often accompanies the excessive wearing of stylish but ill-fitting high heeled shoes.

What is “High Heel Feet?”
The typical “high heel foot” is one which is triangular-shaped in the front like a high heel shoe. The big toe is pointing towards the little toes and the pinky toe is pointed towards the big toe. The toes in between are often curled up (hammertoes) instead of straight, and any or all the toes may have corns on them. There may even be a bump by the pinky toe called a bunionette or tailor’s bunion. It is often the result of the foot taking the shape of the pointed-toed shoes their owners love. On top of that with the added pressure on the ball of the foot caused by heels, there are often numerous calluses present on the soles as well.

Who has High Heel Feet?
Having a Manhattan practice, I see my share of high-heel wearing fashionistas who have complaints from wearing high heels. In the city, walking is the most common way to get around; and since the pavements are not too forgiving, your shoes had better be. Excessive walking in ill-fitting shoes can turn a minor foot problem into a larger one. The average person takes 8,000 to10,000 steps a day. Multiply that by 365 days a year, over a period of ten or more years and imagine the pounding and wear and tear that your feet undergo. Over time with continued stress and pressure being applied to your feet, they can literally start to change shape. While the cause of the deformities may not solely be caused by shoe gear, ill-fitting shoes can definitely exacerbate the situation. Wearing proper shoes while walking around the city may not completely prevent foot problems from occurring, but wearing the wrong shoes can make foot problems worsen or occur sooner than they normally would have.

“High Heel Feet” Solutions
Today seventy-five percent of Americans will experience some type of foot problem at some point in their lives. There was a time when there was little that could be done cosmetically to improve foot deformities. Today, most problems of the feet can be corrected. Once the damage is already done, there are few ways the problem can be remedied. Foot surgery to straighten the traumatized toes is most common and most effective cosmetic foot surgery. You can even do it on your lunch break; it only takes twenty minutes per toe and the procedure is covered by insurance. Once a foot injury or deformity is present, it is unlikely to go away naturally. Conservatively, you can wear more sensible shoes. Shoes that are squared off are better than shoes that are pointy. If you already have a deformity, then you will need a shoe with more room to accommodate your foot. But if you still insist on wearing your Manolo’s, practice common sense; wear them in moderation, and definitely not for walking long distances. Soaking your feet or getting whirlpool treatments can also feel good. No one likes to have surgery, but sometimes it is the best course. Sometimes your foot can become so traumatized that the only way to walk pain-free or even to fit into your shoes is to have surgery. Big toe straightening surgery is usually performed for cosmetic and mechanical reasons. When paired with other conditions, complications can be exacerbated. The increased publicity of cosmetic surgery has contributed to the rising popularity of going “under the knife” for vanity, making it easier for people who normally would not consider surgery.

About Dr. Oliver Zong
Dr. Oliver Zong is a Podiatrist in Manhattan’s influential Financial District. As one of the premier Cosmetic Foot Surgeons in the country, he serves as the Director of Surgery at NYC FOOTCARE and is on the Board of Directors at Gramercy Park Surgery Center. Besides traditional and cosmetic foot surgery, Dr. Zong is also an accomplished Cryosurgeon and co-founder of the Podiatric Cryosurgery Center of New York. He is an Attending Physician at New York Hospital Downtown, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Cabrini Medical Center, and Gramercy Park Surgery Center. Dr. Zong graduated as Valedictorian from New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he earned his degree, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). An accomplished foot surgeon, Dr. Zong is credited with coining the terms, “Foot Makeover,” “Foot Facelift,” “The Toe Tuck,” and “High Heel Feet.” An expert in his field, Dr. Zong has appeared on numerous national and local television news programs and has also been featured in numerous health and beauty magazines and newspapers across the country. He has also appeared on nationally syndicated and local radio talk shows. Dr. Zong is also featured as an expert columnist for Shoes.com, the nation’s largest online retailer of footwear and on Men.com as an expert columnist. He has also hosted foot related chat sessions on Web MD as a foot expert. Dr. Zong is a regular contributor and columnist for Skin Deep Magazine, the first international magazine devoted solely to cosmetic surgery. For more information please visit www.NYCFOOTCARE.com.

Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. www.endfatigue.com author of “PAIN-FREE 1-2-3” & “From Fatigued to Fantastic”

The good news is that we finally have numerous tools which can be used to eliminate pain. By combining the best of both natural and prescription therapies, one can dramatically increase the ability to be pain free. In PAIN FREE 1-2-3: A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now, I show the reader how to use a mix of dozens of research-proven natural and prescription solutions to give symptomatic relief while also eliminating the underlying cause(s) of pain!

Pain is not the enemy. In fact, pain can be viewed as the red, flashing, warning light on your body’s dashboard telling you that something urgently needs your attention. To simply mask the pain with medication would be like covering up your “low oil” warning light. On the other hand, it is never acceptable to leave someone in chronic pain! In PAIN FREE 1-2-3 I not only teach you how to treat the underlying cause(s) of pain using my “SHIN Protocol” (Sleep, Hormones, Infections / Inflammation / Impingement, and Nutrition), which studies have shown eliminated widespread pain in the majority of people, but also shows the reader how to tailor a program to eliminate:

• Arthritis, lupus, and other pain caused by inflammation
• Back pain–you don’t need surgery! IV Colchicine (an old herbal therapy turned into a prescription) eliminates sciatica/disc pain in over 75% of patients (in two studies with over 1000 patients).
• Tension, migraine, and other headaches. The good news is that simply using Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 400 mg/day for 6 weeks decreases migraines 68%! Most migraines can be easily prevented naturally using a mix of therapies.
• Sexual dysfunction, anxiety and depression, and the average 32-pound weight gain seen in chronic pain using metabolic therapies
• Muscle, nerve, and fibromyalgia pain
• Osteoporosis and cancer pain
• Indigestion, ulcers, acid reflux, gastritis, and spastic colon
• Mind-body issues associated with pain, and much more.

Which treatment works best varies from person to person. This is why looking for the single “magic bullet” approach to pain management does not work as well as tailoring treatment to each individual using comprehensive medicine. It is the difference between having only one tool—say a hammer, which is like standard medicine—or a whole tool kit which includes all of the healing arts.

Motrin family medications (NSAIDs) kill over 16,500 Americans a year, and Vioxx has caused an estimated 139,000 heart attacks and strokes. Sadly, this is all that most doctors are taught about pain management. Fortunately, there are many other options, including safe and inexpensive herbal and nutritional therapies which published research has shown to be more effective than medications; highly safe and effective topical prescription gels and patches; structural therapies (e.g.- Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Prolotherapy, and Acupuncture); homeopathy, hypnosis, magnets, Ayurvedic medicine, and working with a naturopath—a practitioner trained in natural medicine.

Biography
Dr. Teitelbaum is a Board Certified Internist and Director of the Center for Effective CFS/Fibromyalgia Therapies in Annapolis, Maryland. His latest book Pain Free 1-2-3 (McGraw-Hill Feb 2006) outlines a step-by-step program which will help anyone identify the source of pain and understand how to alleviate it through both natural and conventional therapies.

He is also the author of the perennial best-seller From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Avery Penguin Putnam, completely revised and updated August 2001) and Three Steps to Happiness! Healing Through Joy (Deva Press 2003), a blueprint for creating and maintaining a natural state of happiness and vitality at all times. Dr. Teitelbaum lectures to patient and physician/research groups internationally. He has conducted groundbreaking gold standard research on effective treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, which appeared as the lead study in the Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.