Aidance Skincare Donation Helps Make Autism Surf Camp Possible

Woonsocket, RI (PRWEB) May 06, 2013

One in every 88 children in the United States has autism, up 78 percent from 2002 - making it the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism is a lifelong neuro-developmental disorder characterized by early onset of problems with social interaction and communication, and unusual, stereotyped behaviors. There is no cure, and treatments that work wonders for one child may have little impact on another.

Still, the calming and therapeutic qualities of the ocean seem to benefit each autistic child who participates in the Surfers Healing RI day camp. The camp is free of charge for children and their families, who travel to Narragansett Beach each September to learn to surf alongside professionals from across the nation.

One camper, nine-year-old Bailey Reuss, hopes to make 2013 his third year participating. The RI camp will be held on September 14th. Throughout the country, camps are held from June-September on a first come, first served basis. All travel, accommodations, food and surf camp expenses are fully covered by the national nonprofit organization Surfers Healing, making the experience possible for many families.

The RI camp has grown from 60 children in 2009 to an expected 170 this year, with a growing waiting list. More than 700 people attended last years event to show support and cheer on the surfers.

"Surfers Healing has given our son a day just for him to do something unimaginable. It is an amazing organization run by selfless, caring individuals with big hearts, Baileys parents, Jonathan and Dawn Reuss share.

For the first time, Aidance Skincare, an all-natural therapeutic skincare company based in Woonsocket, RI, has partnered with Surfers Healing RI. Their donation will contribute to travel and camp expenses for surfers and their families, to help make the 2013 event possible.

Aidance products combine natural ingredients for fast, targeted healing of a range of challenging skin problems, and are sensitive enough for the entire family. Soothing ointments including Terrasil Skin Repair and Terrasil Itch, Rash & Pain Relief will be onhand at the surf camp to treat any cuts, scrapes, stings, sunburns or blisters.

The Aidance team also joined forces with Surfers Healing RI at the Autism Projects Imagine Walk and Family Fun Day on April 28. With 7,000 attendees, the event was a great success in raising donations and awareness for autism. Aidance offered free, all natural samples for many walkers and their families.

Aidance is proud to be a local partner of Surfers Healing RI, and we respect the healing power of nature. Its something we have long recognized as a company, understanding the deep impact nature has on the skin, as well as the mind and body, shares Perry Antelman, CEO of Aidance Skincare. The Aidance team looks forward to welcoming these outstanding surf camp participants to RI and making sure their day is positive and memorable!

Lori La Terra Bellina, whose son, Lucio has participated in the event since 2011, says, We are excited to welcome Aidance Skincare to this family, especially because of the all natural approach to family skincare.

She calls Surfers Healing RI a close-knit family, and it is undeniable that surf camp has a profound effect on the children as well as all attendees. When you are all there together on surf day, there is a magical connection in the air, and everyone feels safe, welcomed, and accepted, Lori shares. The nonprofit has made a difference in Lucios life, providing a unique therapeutic opportunity that wouldnt have been possible without Surfers Healing.

The organization is run by passionate volunteers. Successful events are made possible through the support of donors like Aidance Skincare, who believe in enriching the lives of autistic children. Volunteer Sarah Pouliot says, I started out as a volunteer during camp 4 years ago and found it to be life changing! I feel so lucky to be a part of Surfers Healing RI!

Enthusiastic children like Bailey and Lucio are now counting down the days until the 2013 Surf Camp; a fun, positive and life-changing environment for natural healing.

About Aidance Skincare

Aidance Skincare is a Woonsocket, RI based company that provides all-natural therapeutic skincare remedies to customers and physicians in more than 150 countries. Aidance has consistently helped families solve their most challenging skin problems quickly and safely, using the finest ingredients. For more information, please call 877-424-3262 or visit http://www.AidanceProducts.com.

Contact:

Kate Brierley

kate(at)aidanceskincare(dot)com

(401) 671-6186

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Dr. Madan And His Colleagues Point Out Possible Long-Term Issues with Gastric Bypass Surgery

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) April 03, 2013

Out of the $ 190 billion that Americans spend annually on obesity, according to MSN Money, much of that relates to weight loss surgery. Gastric bypass is still the most popular, and 200,000 procedures are done annually, according to Discover Magazine. After 30 years, it is now accepted by most of the medical community that type 2 diabetes can be reversed after bariatric surgery takes care of weight. However, are there long-term complications with gastric bypass? Bariatric surgeon Dr. Madan suggests that LAP-BAND surgery should be considered a safe option for long-term weight loss, perhaps safer in some ways than gastric bypass.

The report in Discover also pointed to the fact that surgery can affect a patient's body in more ways that just weight loss. A former teacher at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Julio Teixeira says that even a minimally invasive Roux-en-Y gastric bypass leads to "manipulating the metabolism" of patients. This can lead to wonderful changes in diabetic patients, who have struggled against insulin resistance and high glucose levels that add to weight gain. However, there may be hidden problems associated with rapid bodily changes.

Such was the case with Hilary Lane, who didn't know that she had a rare genetic disease until her gastric bypass. USA Today ran an article this March about the wasting disease that was triggered by the bypass in 2006, though it did point out that death from the surgery itself is at 1% or less - about the same as for hip replacement. Most patients only need to take vitamins and watch their diet after a surgery, after whittling down on extra medications.

It is also true, says Dr. Madan-Maanasi (Internal Medicine), that lap band surgery is not without its risks. There's the possibility of band slippage, in which patients may experience discomfort or heartburn, which certainly doesn't happen after a successful surgery. He notes that after 2,000 bariatric procedures including lap band, patients could certainly benefit from following up with their physician after the surgery, to pinpoint slippage issues before they become a chronic problem requiring surgical adjustment. Eating too fast, and forcing down foods that have become stuck, are two big culprits.

However, lap band surgery requires only an adjustable band to be fitted around the stomach - no permanent changes to inner organs. The digestive tract alone has 200 hormones, including those that process alcohol. Dr. Madan Uprety agrees with Discover that "If you chop out or bypass certain sections, then, particular hormones can be reduced or eliminated", but says this may not be the best long-term option for those wanting to lose weight. Four years after Hilary Lane was pronounced a success for gastric bypass, she exhibited signs of urea cycle failure, in which protein turned to ammonia that couldn't exit out of her system. Though not a usual disease, it is linked to 300 other mutations, one or more of which may be linked to bone density issues. This is another reason for physical follow-ups, though untreated obesity is much more likely to result in health issues than surgery.

Dr. Madan has written 175 articles, and was the first in Memphis to perform a laparoscopic gastric bypass. To date, he has performed over, and was first to offer an incision-less treatment for post-operative weight gain. As the former Chief of Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Division at the University of Miami, Dr. Atul Madan may well be considered an expert in his field. Dr. Madan won the 2007 SAGES Young Investigator Award, was honored by the American Medical Association Physican's Recognition Award, among others. Dr. Madan's patient reviews are consistently high, and he received the 2011 and 2012 Patients' Choice Award.

For more information on Dr. Atul Madan or the LAP-BAND procedure, call 1-800-472-4900, or review more on Dr. Madan on http://www.obesityhelp.com/profiles/bariatric-surgeon/dr-atul-madan/.

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