Stem Cells In Anti-Aging Skincare Are Making Headlines, Are They Ethical?

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2013

Skincare products featuring stem cells have become a hot topic. In most cases, the stem cells in beauty products are derived from fruits, trees or herbslike apple trees, melons, or edelweiss. But whats really creating a buzz is the skincare based on human stem cells. Historically, the use of stem cells has been controversial and has led to heated debates about the source of human based stem cells and the ethics involved in stem cell research.

Donna Queen, President of Lifeline Skin Care, says Today, one of the best applications for these stem cells is in skincare, where they can help repair aged and sun-damaged skin.

Lifeline Skin Care, http://www.lifelineskincare.com, was developed in 2010 using the proteins and growth factors extracted from these stem cells. Lifeline Skin Cares parent company, International Stem Cell Corporation, manipulates a human oocyte (egg) so that it begins to divide and produce pluripotent stem cells. These nonembryonic stem cells are of particular interest to scientists because they can be used for both cosmetic skincare and therapeutic regenerative diseases. Their advantages are: (1) they avoid the ethical controversy involved in the creation or destruction of a human embryo; (2) they are a potent source of proteins and growth factors that

produce anti-aging results in skincare; and (3) these stem cells can be a source of therapeutic cells for hundreds of millions of people. Scientists are optimistic that these non-embryonic stem cells can regenerate damaged tissue and cure diseases like Parkinsons, macular degeneration and diabetes, while reducing or eliminating the need for immuno-suppression drugs. Those cures, though, are a decade or more away.

There has been considerable debate about the ethics of stem cell research, particularly as it relates to the creation, use and destruction of embryos. The Catholic Church and many pro-life groups are adamantly opposed to the use and destruction of embryos on the grounds that it involves destroying one life for the benefit of another.

Not all stem cell research involves the creation, use, or destruction of human embryos, however. For example, adult stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells and Lifeline parthenogenetic stem cells do not involve human embryos at all. Its because of this debate, and also because Americans continue to oppose tax funding for embryonic stem cell research, that these ethically-derived stem cells are showing so much promise.

The term parthenogenesis (from the Greek words parthenos, meaning virgin and genesis, meaning birth) refers to a form of asexual reproduction in which an unfertilized egg develops without ever having been exposed to male sperm Unlike embryonic stem cells, which are derived from unwanted embryos that were created through an In Vitro Fertilization procedure, International Stem Cell Corporation obtains its unfertilized eggs from women who have elected to donate their eggs for medical researchthey are not undergoing infertility treatment. The eggs that Lifeline uses: (1) are donated for research and were never produced for reproductive purposes; (2) are never exposed to the male gamete, (3) could never develop into a human

organism. The entire process is closely and carefully regulated by the US Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute of Health and the California Department of Public Health. All donors remain anonymous and receive no financial compensation for their eggs; their only incentive is to further research into regenerative medicine.

The ethics surrounding embryonic stem cell research will last as long as people of certain moral and religious persuasions are opposed to the creation and destruction of human life. In the meantime, human parthenogenetic stem cells (like those used in Lifeline Skin Care), induced pluripotent stem cells and adult stem cells will continue to be very viable options to regenerate tissue.

For more information about Lifeline Skin Care, see http://www.lifelineskincare.com.

They Dont Care About Filtering

(PRWEB) June 01, 2013

If you have watched online videos using any of todays popular subscription providers, here is a scenario you might find all too familiar. Youve finally carved out some quality time to relax and watch a movie with your child. Unsure of exactly what you want to watch this time around, you skip the title search and instead browse categories of interest. Suddenly, however, your thumb scrambles to find a get me out of here button as suggestive or offensive movie covers litter your screen. The lights go on, and the popcorn cools, as you break the mood to spend the next five minutes finding what you really want to watch, hopefully avoiding the undesirable images that have already invaded your moment.

This awkwardness is standard practice for many of us, since most video content providers do very little to filter content, as if children are an after-thought, not important enough to protect from raw imagery and footage. And even finding an acceptable movie is no guarantee that the commercials and ads will be child-suitable. All the big players, from Hulu to NetFlix, to Spotify, offer little help for genuinely concerned parents.

To their defense, it is not easy to measure what each movie contains, especially since even the movie rating systems are inconsistent and contradictory, categorizing some harmless movies as PG-13, and some more offensive material as PG. As much as video streaming services might try to place movies into categories, the categories that exist just arent good enough. Coarse language might affect one child more deeply than another, just as sexual innuendos or images might stick with another. Ratings are a decent first step, but they leave most parents unsure of what to expect. Maybe scenes show just enough skin to get the point across, for a short enough time that the movie will not be rated R. Parents often end up settling for movies they dont approve of, or stop movies early realizing the rating was misleading.

This dilemma is about to change. The days of unfiltered streaming content are about to end, thanks to Mediaxus. This companys new technology promises to return control where it belongs-- in consumers hands. With the most powerful streaming filter in the world, this game-changing video provider allows parents to quickly, easily and conveniently choose which content areas they find objectionable, and to place various limits upon each selected area. Imagine being able to know that, no matter which genres you or your child choose, only those titles within the limits you have pre-approved will appear. If you have more than one child, Mediaxus still has you covered. You can create an account for each child, each having different controls set by you. And yes, if youre lucky enough to kick back for some grown-up movie time, you can have your own account set to your own personal taste.

Mediaxus provides a great way to enjoy your downtime worry-free, where everyone can relax-- you, your children, and last but not least, your thumb.

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USO Supports Military Children When They Need it Most

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) April 01, 2013

April is nationally recognized as Month of the Military Child and the USO will honor our nations youngest heroes with events and activities at USO locations worldwide. The USO has a 72-year history of supporting military children as they cope with unique challenges like the stresses of being away from a parent during deployment and what its like when a parent returns home different- adjusting to life with visible and invisible wounds. In the 10 years since the United States invasion of Iraq, the USO has continually adapted to meet the needs of our nations military families.

There are more than 1.2 million children with a parent in the United States military, of those 220,000 have a parent deployed and many have endured the stresses of multiple deployments. Whether they are worrying about a loved one in harms way or facing the challenges that can arise when families are reunited after a lengthy deployment, the USO is standing with them.

The USO adapts to meet the needs of those who need us most. To support our nations youngest heroes, we have made a commitment to providing programs and services to help them lead strong family lives today, tomorrow and in the future, said Susan Thomas, Vice President, USO Warrior and Family Care. The USO provides opportunities for families to stay connected during deployment, comforting them when they are facing unimaginable life challenges, and support their transition when mom or dad returns home.

This month the USO will support our nations littlest heroes with USO programs and events worldwide including:

With You All the Way: Trevor Romain will be engaging in activities around the Nations Capitol including tour stops at Fort Meade and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, as well as Fort Belvoir in Virginia, where he will officially kick off the Month of the Military Child in a presentation alongside the installation command. Romain will also engage with Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill during an assembly event for the Taking Care of You kits (benefitting children of wounded soldiers) and join a panel of three other family and child health professionals at the second annual With You All the Way Symposium at Fort Belvoir. With You All the Way will then travel to Twentynine Palms, CA to deliver presentations to children of those stationed at the Marine Combat Training Center.

The Little CHAMPS: The book The Little CHAMPS: Child Heroes Attached to Military Personnel follows the children of five service members, each representing a branch of the military, as they cope with deployments, saying goodbye, and when a parent returns home wounded. In addition to providing copies of the book to USO Centers Worldwide, this April the USO will bring the books author, Debbie Fink, to the Pacific Region to present her book and educational curriculum to nearly 6,000 military children.

Sesame Street/USO Experience: The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families made its debut in July 2008, to help families deal with the challenges of deployment and homecomings. Since its inception, the tour has taken its message to more than 368,000 troops and military families and performed 631 shows on 145 military installations in 33 states and 11 countries. Additionally, the tour logged more than 122,000 miles and distributed more than 2 million giveaways. This spring, the tour will once again be hitting the road to visit 42 installations in 8 countries in the Europe and Pacific regions.

USO Centers: USO centers provide a warm and comforting place where troops can connect with home via Internet or telephone. USO centers also provide a place for military families to come together and connect with one another to support each other in difficult times. USO Center events focused on military children for Month of the Military Child include:

The Lap Band Center Announces That They Offer Complementary Consultation for First Time Patients

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 24, 2013

The Lap Band Center now offers complementary consultation for their fist time patients. According to Dr. Madan, head doctor at The Lap Band Center, if you are over 30 pounds overweight and wish to make a change for the better, it is time to consider lap band surgery. Many people fail to understand the risks that come with obesity and one way to combat this disease is to lose the weight quickly and healthily.

Obesity related diseases are no laughing matter, many of which have been known to cause death. Life threatening diseases such as heart attack, diabetes, stroke, and liver failure can be avoided when lap band surgery at The Lap Band Center and healthy post-surgery care with Dr. Madan are paired together.

Patients who have undergone lap band surgery with Dr. Madan say that getting the surgery was the easiest part. The hard part comes after whilst trying to adjust to a brand new lifestyle. However with the right motivation, post-surgery lifestyle changes can be as easy as ABC.

Dr. Madan has come up with two important ideas on how lap band surgery patients can ease into a new and improved lifestyle without overexerting themselves.

1. Consuming a balanced diet

A rule of thumb is to ensure that the meal is as colorful as can be. Red tomatoes, white asparagus, orange carrots, yellow peppers and leafy greens make up a healthy and delicious salad. Add croutons and a choice of protein to balance it out. Remember to eat a median portion of carbohydrates a day as excess carbohydrates that are not burned through exercise will convert into unwanted fat. As a lap band patient, the last thing one could possibly want is to regain all the lost weight.

2. Introduce exercise

Starting slow is the way to do it. Set aside some time a day to move around. A suggested activity is to use a skipping rope. The simple and cost-effective method of skipping a few minutes a day is known to be just as effective as running or jogging. Skipping is not only a good form of cardiovascular exercise, it also works out multiple muscles in ones body. Practice yoga as an additional form of exercise for physical and mental strength. Lap band surgery patients can motivate themselves by signing up for classes with friends.

Over the span of his illustrious career, Dr. Madan has penned over 170 articles and performed the first laparoscopic gastric bypass in the city of Memphis. He has also performed over 2000 weight loss surgeries and is also the first doctor to suggest that non-surgical treatments be implemented for weight-gain post-surgery. Additionally,

Dr. Madan was the former Chief of Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Division at the University of Miami. He won the SAGES Young Investigator Award in 2007 and received honors from the American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award on top of the 2011 and 2012 Patients' Choice Award.

Judging from Dr. Madans vast credentials, it comes as no surprise that his support of lap band surgery is a valid one. Losing weight and keeping it off is longer an impossible feat with the help of Dr. Madan and the Lap Band Center.

To learn more about how lap band can change your life and the Lap Band Cost, call 1-800-472-4900, or visit http://www.thelapbandcenter.com/

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