November 2010 | Health and Beauty

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

“Research and Markets: The Future of Health & Beauty Retailers - The Q4 2010 Update - PR Inside” plus 1 more

Research and Markets: The Future of Health & Beauty Retailers - The Q4 2010 Update - PR Inside

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 06:29 AM PST

2010-11-30 15:35:16 -

Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b47a9f/retail_futures_q4 : ) has announced the addition of the "Retail Futures Q4 2010: Health & Beauty" report to their offering.

Retail Futures is a unique forecasting tool providing dynamic forecasts and analysis of market demand and price pressures every three months. A Sector Summary Report and seven UK sector and two UK channel forecasts are available

(Clothing & Footwear, DIY & Gardening, Electricals, Furniture & Floorcoverings, Food & Grocery, Health & Beauty, Homewares, e-Retail, DIY Superstores).

Features and benefits.

- Brief review of economic trends and how they impact retail, explaining how we believe key economic metrics will evolve over the next two years.

- Forecasts of how overall retail and retail sectors will fare over the next nine quarters, examining volume, inflation and overall growth rates.

- Category level forecasts are provided to fully inform growth strategies.

Highlights.

Growth improves in Q3, though remains relatively weak -Food remains the major driver of growth, though improvements are also seen in non food. - Total volume growth also improves, though is still low at just 0.5%.
Growth improves in Q3, though remains relatively weak

Inflation a major driver -Increasing to 1.3% in Q3 and trending upwards in Q4 - Clothing & footwear a major driver of this impacted by the weakness of sterling, rising cotton prices and increased transportation costs.

Clothing & footwear and health & beauty outperform - Both remain the only non-food sectors experiencing growth both heavily driven by inflation.

Your key questions answered.

- Find out which retail sectors will perform the best at Christmas and build strategies around it.

- This unique service provides constantly updated forecasts that ensures you are making the right decisions, based on the latest data.

- The reliable and accurate data exposes opportunities for growth and is a key operational planning tool to aid tactical and strategic decision-making.

Key Topics Covered:

SETTING THE SCENE

- Economic synopsis
- Retail synopsis

TOTAL RETAIL EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS

- Overview
- Growth drivers this quarter
- Growth trends

HEALTH & BEAUTY EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS

- Overview
- Growth drivers this quarter
- Growth trends
- Sector vs. Total Retail
- Forecast data
- Total sector forecasts
- Category forecasts

APPENDIX

- Methodology
- Principle sources
- Definitions
- Helps & tips on use of Quarterly Forecasts
- Bespoke forecasts & consulting

For more information visit www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b47a9f/retail_futures_q4 :

Source: Datamonitor

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Fax: 646-607-1907Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716

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Research and Markets: UK Health & Beauty Retailers 2010 - Consumer Expenditure on Health ... - Yahoo Finance

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 06:43 AM PST

Press Release Source: Research and Markets On Tuesday November 30, 2010, 9:00 am EST

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/620ea8/uk_health_beauty) has announced the addition of the "UK Health & Beauty Retailers 2010" report to their offering.

The UK health & beauty market has been resilient through the economic downturn. While there is an essential element to health & beauty consumers are increasingly viewing sectors such as skincare, as necessity items helping to drive growth. UK Health & Beauty Retailers 2010 examines expenditure trends, the performance of the market leaders and the opportunities and threats in the sector.

Features and benefits:

Health & beauty expenditure 2000-2010e, category and channel performance 2005-2009 with forecasts for 2010.
Market shares 2005-2010e, sales, space, operating profits and margin and sales densities of the Top 13 retailers in the sector.
Outlook for the market including changing consumer shopping habits, emerging trends, and growth strategies for health & beauty retailers.
Profiles including Alliance Boots, Superdrug, The Perfume Shop, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Lloydspharmacy, Debenhams and House of Fraser

Highlights:

Consumer expenditure on health & beauty products rose by 3.0% in 2009 to 17.1bn and we expect this trend to continue in 2010 with sales rising by 4.7%. Over the past five years, the sector has outperformed total UK retail, growing its share of UK retail expenditure from 5.5% in 2005 to 6.2% in 2010.

Cosmetics will see the highest growth rate in 2010 at 5.4% maintaining its 8.0% share of the health and beauty market. With new products being introduced continuously, innovation is a key driver in the cosmetics category

While department stores have faced strong price competition from grocers and have lost customers who have traded down to cheaper products not sold in department stores, the channel has managed to grow its share. Many customers continue to buy into premium health & beauty products as they become increasingly concerned with looking youthful.

Your key questions answered:

Assess market potential and threats by accessing sector size data and seeing how consumers and retailers have reacted to recent economic turbulence
Comprehensive profiles provide essential information on business models and performance measures both crucial for benchmarking businesses

Key Topics Covered:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Key findings
Optimism on health & beauty's prospects into 2011;
UK market to reach nearly 18.0bn in 2010;
Men's toiletries a winner;
Innovation, fashion and non-specialists drive cosmetics;
Grocers reaffirm dominance;
Alliance Boots still leads but Superdrug struggles as some small retailers do well;
Great potential online;
Technology can improve communication and break down barriers to growth;
Instore services encourage impulse purchases;
Larger retailers lose out on the big opportunity of natural products.
Main conclusions
Optimistic for health & beauty into
UK market to reach nearly 18.0bn in
Men's toiletries a winner
Innovation and fashion trends drive cosmetics
Grocers reaffirm dominance
Alliance Boots maintains its market leading position
While we expect smaller health & beauty specialists to struggle and Superdrug a concern
Online channel provides growth potential

MARKET ANAYLSIS:

Definition
Health & beauty market changes
2010 a resilient year
Category breakdowns
(Untitled sub-section)
Channels of distribution
(Untitled sub-section)
Grocers
Health & beauty specialists
Department stores
Mail order
Impact of pharmacy revenue on health & beauty specialists sales density
NHS receipts for all health& beauty retailers

COMPANY DATA ANALYSIS:

Health & beauty market shares
Top 10
Overall market shares
Winners and losers
Grocers to fore
Key operating statistics
Sales growth
Wilkinson beats grocers
Operating margins
Space growth
Specialists wilt in face of non-specialists barrage
Sales densities
Space allocation

OUTLOOK:

Issues
Growth potential online
Current low penetration forecast to change
Online specialists
Specialists will need to work harder
Pureplay operators have yet to make waves
Use of technology for health & beauty retailers
Technology needs to be embraced instore and online
Health & beauty instore services
Creating a lifestyle brand encourages footfall
Men's health & beauty trends
Convenience is key for men
Men's health & beauty by channel
Natural health & beauty market
Increasing concerns over chemicals
Mineral makeup
Non-specialists expand into makeup
More retailers aim to broaden offer
Summary and strategies for success
Further development prospects to take advantage of

Some Companies Mentioned:

ALLIANCE BOOTS
ASDA
AVON
BODY SHOP
DEBENHAMS
HOUSE OF FRASER
LLOYDSPHARMACY
MORRISONS
SAINSBURY
SUPERDRUG
TESCO
THE PERFUME SHOP
WILKINSON
M&S
SMALLER RETAILERS

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/620ea8/uk_health_beauty

Source: Datamonitor

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Monday, November 29, 2010

“Top 5 Beauty Tool Gifts Selected by Beauty Research - msnbc.com” plus 1 more

Top 5 Beauty Tool Gifts Selected by Beauty Research - msnbc.com

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 10:12 AM PST

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Beauty Research, a beauty blogging web site, announced its list of the top 5 beauty tools for the 2010 holiday season. The list includes a variety of electronic devices from HairMax, Personal Microderm, Silk'N, Clarisonic and NuFace.

"Remember how exciting it was to get electronic toys for the holidays? Beauty tools are essentially the adult versions, making for endless fun when the kids are off enjoying their gifts. With the popularity of beauty tools growing by the day, I just had to put together my list of the top 5 beauty tool gifts for this holiday season."

See the full blog posting of the top 5 beauty tool gifts at BeautyResearch.com.

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2010/11/29/top-5-beauty-tool-gifts-holiday-2010.aspx

Beauty Research covers a variety of topics on the subject of beauty and health. Check out these recent blog postings:

Clarisonic - Anti-Aging Regimens Get a Boost

"If you don't own a Clarisonic by now, what are you waiting for? As was the case with the Sonicare toothbrush, once consumers discovered the Clarisonic, there was no going back. Cleansing suddenly took on a whole new meaning. I think it can be said that the majority of skin concerns and problems can be improved using the Clarisonic with your favorite cleanser. The system helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, dry patches, blemishes and oiliness."

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2010/11/24/clarisonic-anti-aging-regimens-get-a-boost.aspx

Skin Care's Top 10 List of Holiday Gifts

"For those of us skin care junkies, the perfect gift involves... you guessed it... skin care! Boxed sets make what may seem like a practical gift extra luxurious and pampering. It's a great way to spoil any woman, making her feel special and loved. There are also many men who appreciate a nice pampering gift of skin care."

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2010/11/22/skin-care-s-top-10-list-of-holiday-gifts.aspx

Beauty Research is a beauty blogging web site started by two experienced skin care enthusiasts wishing to share tips and suggestions. The Top 5 Beauty Tool Gifts list as well as a Top 5 Beauty Tool Gifts Forum can be found at BeautyResearch.com. Any questions or comments should be referred to gina@beautyresearch.com.

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UK Health & Beauty Retailers 2010 - new market report and analysis - PR Inside

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 01:32 PM PST

2010-11-23 22:41:48 - UK Health & Beauty Retailers 2010 - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

sector.

Features and benefits
-Health & beauty expenditure 2000-2010e, category and channel performance 2005-2009 with forecasts for 2010.
-Market shares 2005-2010e, sales, space, operating profits and margin and sales densities of the Top 13 retailers in the sector.
-Outlook for the market including changing consumer shopping habits, emerging trends, and growth strategies for health & beauty retailers.
-Profiles including Alliance Boots, Superdrug, The Perfume Shop, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Lloydspharmacy, Debenhams and House of Fraser

Highlights
Consumer expenditure on health & beauty products rose by 3.0% in 2009 to £17.1bn and we expect this trend to continue in 2010 with sales rising by 4.7%. Over the past five years, the sector has outperformed total UK retail, growing its share of UK retail expenditure from 5.5% in 2005 to 6.2% in 2010.

Your key questions answered
Assess market potential and threats by accessing sector size data and seeing how consumers and retailers have reacted to recent economic turbulence
Comprehensive profiles provide essential information on business models and performance measures both crucial for benchmarking businesses

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

“China probes death of talent show beauty in plastic surgery - Peninsula” plus 1 more

China probes death of talent show beauty in plastic surgery - Peninsula

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 01:12 PM PST

BEIJING: Chinese authorities have launched a probe into the death of an aspiring pop singer during plastic surgery, an incident that has sparked concerns about the dangers of going under the knife.

Wang Bei, 24, a former contestant on "Super Girl" — China's smash-hit answer to "American Idol" — died on November 15 during "facial bone-grinding surgery" in Wuhan, capital of the central province of Hubei.

"The Ministry of Health has tasked the Hubei health department to investigate and verify the situation... and to announce results of the probe to the public without delay," the ministry said in a statement late Saturday.

Wang, whose beauty had made her a popular contestant on "Super Girl", died in an "anaesthetic accident" as she was having surgery, the official Xinhua news agency reported earlier, citing the local health bureau. Her jaw suddenly started bleeding during the procedure, blocking her windpipe and causing her to suffocate, reports said.

Wang's mother was having the same procedure at the clinic when her daughter died.

Her death has fuelled concerns about the dangers of plastic surgery in a country where three million people go under the knife each year, according to figures published by state media.

Surging demand for cosmetic surgery has led to untrained doctors carrying out operations, "which is risky and irresponsible," Zhang Huabin, a professor of plastic surgery at southern China's Guangdong Medical College, was quoted by Xinhua as saying. The health ministry has ordered increased supervision in the industry, according to the statement.

AFP

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Recent Study: Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Malaysia - PR Inside

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 04:47 PM PST

2010-11-29 01:50:34 - Recently published research from Datamonitor, "Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Malaysia", is now available at Fast Market Research

Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main markets sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts upto 2013.

Scope

* An overview of total retail value in this country

segmented by retail channel
* The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2003 to 2008 and forecasts to 2013
* Channel value segmented by the major markets sold through it

Highlights

Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) in Malaysia increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% between 2003 and 2008.

Food and grocery market sales accounted for a 15.1% share of the drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format in 2008.

Reasons to Purchase

* Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country
* Understand the value of major markets sold through this channel
* Uncover the future direction of the retail channel with reliable historical data and full five year forecasting

For more information or to purchase this report, go to:
- www.fastmr.com/prod/96060_drug_stores_and_health_and_beauty_stor ..

Report Table of Contents:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DATAMONITOR VIEW 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Methodology 1
DRUG STORES AND HEALTH AND BEAUTY STORES (INCLUDING PHARMACIES) IN MALAYSIA 5
Market definitions 5
Retail format definitions 7
Retail format overview 10
Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) - value 12
Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) versus other key retail formats 15
Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, segmentation by markets 19
APPENDIX 23
Methodology 23
Related research 24
Datamonitor consulting 24
Disclaimer 24

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format versus retail market, Malaysia, growth comparison, %, 2008-13 11
Figure 2: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, Malaysia, value ($m), 2003-08 12
Figure 3: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, Malaysia, value ($m), 2008-13 14
Figure 4: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format versus other key retail formats, Malaysia, comparison, 2003-13 15
Figure 5: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format versus other key retail formats, Malaysia, growth (%), 2004-08 17
Figure 6: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, Malaysia, segmentation by markets (%), 2008 19
Figure 7: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, Malaysia, segmentation by markets (%), 2013 21

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: (Part 1) Retail sector definitions 5
Table 2: (Part 2) Retail sector definitions 6
Table 3: (Part 1) Retail format definitions 7
Table 4: (Part 2) Retail format definitions 8
Table 5: (Part 3) Retail format definitions 9
Table 6: Retail market, Malaysia, value by format ($m and MYRm), 2008 10
Table 7: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format versus retail market, Malaysia, growth comparison, %, 2008-13 11
Table 8: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, Malaysia, value ($m and MYRm), 2003-08 13
Table 9: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, Malaysia, value ($m and MYRm), 2008-13 14
Table 10: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format versus other key retail formats, Malaysia, comparison, 2003-13 ($m) 16
Table 11: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format versus other key retail formats, Malaysia, growth (%), 2004-08 18
Table 12: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, Malaysia, segmentation by markets ($m), 2003-08 20
Table 13: Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, Malaysia, segmentation by markets ($m), 2008-13 22

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Saturday, November 27, 2010

“The "Moor" Makes Comora the "Wonder Bar" of Skin Health - msnbc.com”

The "Moor" Makes Comora the "Wonder Bar" of Skin Health - msnbc.com

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 11:50 AM PST

TORONTO, ONTARIO — Recent advances in nutrition, fitness training and spa procedures have lead to tremendous competition in the enhancement of the quality of wellness providers. Although known about for hundreds of year one of the best kept secrets in skin health remains the use of Moor Therapy for healthy aging, wellness and beauty.

The earliest reports for the use of Moor appear to be nearly 3000 years ago when the Romans used the substance to treat wounds. In the 16th century the famous alchemist Paracelsus described Moor as the "Quinta Essential Vitae" or the elixir of life. Over the past 60 years considerable scientific research has been published, especially from Europe, and in the 1950's Dr Walter Kosmath discovered the most beneficial Moor - Tiefen Moor or Deep Moor. This Moor is a homogeneous smooth blackish product that contains both organic and inorganic ingredients. The inclusion of the organic ingredients is what differentiates this therapeutic mixture from other "muds" on the market such as Dead Sea, volcanic and ocean muds. The organic ingredients are composed of hundreds of healing, detoxifying and beautifying herbals formed over the centuries, deep underground where pollutants were not able to reach them. Of special note is the presence of humic acids which aid in the increased absorption into the lower levels of the skin of the vitamins, anti-oxidants, minerals and breakdown products of the herbals.

Kirlian photography, which perhaps is not accepted by the total scientific community, is claimed to reveal the bio-energy of natural substances. Tiefen Moor exhibits very high levels of such energy leading some scientists to propose that the bio-energy is absorbed by the tissues thus enhancing regeneration at the cellular level.

A different attitude to alternative treatments exists in many European countries as compared to N America. "Moorbad" hospitals are quite common and doctors frequently prescribe Moor products for treating inflammatory, skin, intestinal and arthritic problems. The national health programs and Health insurance agencies cover Moor treatments across much of Europe.

Tiefen Moor holds an important role in Skin Health as it is hypo-allergenic, non-comedogenic - does not block pores - and creates younger, fresher, less lined skin. A huge additional benefit is that Moor will substantially decrease cellulite.

The Comora Facial bar contains Tiefen Moor and, in addition, a highly effective moisturizer extracted from algae. The product is simple to use - make a rich lather using a little warm water and the bar and leave on the face for 3 to 4 minutes before washing off with warm water. Afterwards, use a moisturizer that has complimentary actions such as the "By Night" and "By Day" products from Comora. Clients regularly apply excess lather to areas of cellulite and, if treating themselves at night, they leave the lather on the thighs until the next morning to decrease cellulite. This simple but highly effective regimen augments the weekly, monthly visits to the spa.

Nature has created one of the most powerful therapeutic mixtures available to the Skin Health Industry. Comora products offers this wonder bar to you.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

“L'Oreal-Nestle beauty-pill venture eyes China - San Francisco Gate”

L'Oreal-Nestle beauty-pill venture eyes China - San Francisco Gate

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 09:07 PM PST

Inneov, the maker of beauty pills owned jointly by L'Oreal SA and Nestle SA, plans to enter China next year and may also expand in Latin America as more people turn to dietary supplements to treat skin and hair conditions.

"There is a huge opportunity in Asia," said Brigitte Liberman, head of L'Oreal's Active Cosmetics unit, which operates Inneov. Nutritional supplements for skin and hair, or nutricosmetics, are "part of the routine of Asian women." Inneov may enter Chile and Argentina, she said in an interview in Paris, declining to say when.

L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics maker, gets about a third of its sales from markets such as Asia and Latin America, and aims to increase that proportion to as much as 60 percent in 10 years. Asia accounts for about $1.33 billion in nutricosmetic sales, or half the world's total, while Europe and the Americas each generate about $688 million, Inneov estimates.

Entering new markets is essential if nutricosmetics are to become more than a niche product, according to Ewa Hudson, an analyst at Euromonitor International. European consumers have been slow to adopt beauty supplements because they don't understand what the ingredients can do for them, she said.

"In Asia it's a very different story," Hudson said. "There are loads and loads of beauty-from-within products."

L'Oreal, based in Paris, and Nestle, the world's largest food company, formed Inneov in 2002 as "an alliance of expertise," Liberman said. The joint venture, whose treatments include Fermete pills for wrinkles and saggy skin, sells in 16 European countries, plus Brazil and Mexico. Liberman declined to provide revenue and profit figures, citing company policy.

Inneov, which competes with Laboratoire Oenobiol, introduced an anti-dandruff treatment last month to add to its arsenal of 12 clinically tested products, which are priced between $27 and $40 a packet. The company's sales are climbing as much as 10 percent in some countries in Europe, Liberman said, declining to specify which.

About 20 percent of women in Europe use supplements for conditions such as cellulite and hair loss, Liberman estimates, compared with 5 to 10 percent of men. Overall, demand for nutricosmetics is increasing as people become more health conscious, she said.

This article appeared on page D - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

“The "Moor" Makes Comora the "Wonder Bar" of Skin Health - msnbc.com”

The "Moor" Makes Comora the "Wonder Bar" of Skin Health - msnbc.com

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 11:50 AM PST

Nature has created one of the most powerful therapeutic mixtures available to the Skin Health Industry. Comora products offers this wonder bar to you.

To view an image of "Moor Mud", please visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/MoorMud.jpg.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

“Health Check: Health benefits of olive oil - Turnto10.com”

Health Check: Health benefits of olive oil - Turnto10.com

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 08:05 PM PST

Could something in your kitchen cabinet help you lose weight and prevent cancer? It's something many people don't associate with weight loss or even health.

Some refer to this weight loss food as "liquid gold" because of its color and the fact that it's rich in nutrients.

A local research dietitian swears by this particular ingredient and has done local studies on its power to help us lose weight and prevent prostate and breast cancers.

And here's the irony: It's high in fat.

If you want to trim your waistline, try consuming at least three tablespoons a day of extra virgin olive oil.

Mary Flynn, a registered dietitian and researcher at The Miriam Hospital, has the proof to back it up. She recently completed two weight loss studies. One looked at an olive oil plant-based diet to prevent breast cancer; the other to see if that same diet could prevent prostate cancer.

"What we were looking at was when men are treated for recurrent prostate cancer, they're treated very often with a therapy that blocks the testosterone. And when this happened it increased their risk factors for heart disease by increasing the metabolic syndrome, which is a large waist, an increase in the triglycerides, decrease in HDL, the blood pressure goes up and glucose goes up," Flynn said.

In all, 18 men took part in the plant-based olive oil diet.

"I asked them to use at least three tablespoons a day, which I put as part of the meal plan and the recipes and then it focuses mainly on vegetables," Flynn said.

Vegetables in this Mediterranean-like diet are unlimited. Fruits are limited to about three servings a day, and whole grains are emphasized.

"The beauty of the diet is the volume is large. So, your stomach is full and then you have the fat, the olive oil being used to prep the meal so you don't get hungry between the meals. And so I see snacking go down," Flynn said.

Flynn found in this hospital-funded study that men not only lost weight, they embraced the new way of eating.

She already knew women were benefiting. It's what led to her publishing this book, "The Pink Ribbon Diet," which was borne out of an earlier study of 44 overweight women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.

In that study, women who followed the plant-based olive oil plan lost weight and lowered their triglycerides -- a type of fat found in the blood -- and raised their good cholesterol.

Despite its name, the book is for anyone trying to lower their weight and risk for disease.

"It's mainly a cookbook. It gives the rationale for why I choose the foods that I do, I think, as well as 150 very easy recipes," Flynn said.

The olive oil diet used in Flynn's studies includes at least those three tablespoons of olive oil a day and a lot of vegetables. Red meat was not allowed, but limited amounts of poultry and fish were.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

“UK Health & Beauty Retailers 2010 - new market report and analysis - PR Inside” plus 1 more

UK Health & Beauty Retailers 2010 - new market report and analysis - PR Inside

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 01:40 PM PST

2010-11-23 22:41:48 - UK Health & Beauty Retailers 2010 - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

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More beauty spots mean better health, younger looks - Kerala Next

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 09:46 PM PST

An abundance of moles can be a matter of embarrassment to many, but scientists say people who have more than 100 beauty spots have tougher bones and fewer wrinkles.

The tougher bones reduce risk of osteoporosis (brittle bones), while fewer wrinkles can help them look up to seven years younger, reports the Daily Mail.

A research team from King's College, London, believes its findings could pave the way for a cream which 'switches off' wrinkles, doing away with the need for collagen injections or plastic surgery.

"Until recently, everyone ignored moles," said genetics expert Prof. Tim Spector. "Most people start losing them at 40 but we now know people who don't age and are baby-faced at 60 are likely to have lots of them."

His team looked at 1,200 non-identical female twins aged between 18 and 79 and found that those with more than 100 moles were half as likely to develop osteoporosis compared to those with fewer than 25.

People with lots of moles are known to produce white blood cells with unusually long telomeres, a part of DNA which allows it to replicate, preventing deterioration.

The longer it is, the more time before it starts to degrade - much like the plastic tip on a shoelace. These findings were presented at the Royal Society of Medicine in London.

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Monday, November 22, 2010

“Beauty Research Announces Top 10 Skin Care Gifts for the Holidays - msnbc.com” plus 1 more

Beauty Research Announces Top 10 Skin Care Gifts for the Holidays - msnbc.com

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 10:49 AM PST

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Beauty Research, a beauty blogging web site, recently announced its list of the top 10 skin care gifts for this holiday season. The list includes a variety of skin care gift sets from name brands like bareMinerals, NUXE, L'Occitane, Ole Henrikson, Philosophy, Borghese, Elizabeth Arden, Elemis, Pevonia and Bliss.

See the full blog posting of the top 10 skin care gifts at BeautyResearch.com.

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2010/11/22/skin-care-s-top-10-list-of-holiday-gifts.aspx

Beauty Research covers a variety of topics on the subject of beauty and health. Check out these recent blog postings:

Perfect Wine Pairing with Arcona

"We all love having the perfect wine pairing with our dinner. But how many of us have thought about pairing up the perfect wine infused hydrating mask with the perfect moisturizing dew?"

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2010/11/19/perfect-wine-pairing-with-arcona.aspx

Holiday 2010 Top 5 Hair Care Gifts

"Shampoo might not be the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for holiday gifts but in recent years the beauty industry has launched some very luxurious hair care kits that make for excellent presents. These days hair care is about so much more than just shampoo and conditioner. Styling products, dry shampoo and styling tools can make for great gifts when offered in kits or even as stand-alone products."

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2010/11/17/holiday-2010-top-5-hair-care-gifts.aspx

Beauty Research is a beauty blogging web site started by two experienced skin care enthusiasts wishing to share tips and suggestions. The Top 10 Skin Care Gifts list as well as a Top 10 Skin Care Gifts Forum can be found at BeautyResearch.com. Any questions or comments should be referred to gina@beautyresearch.com.

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Several health activities scheduled - Herald-Dispatch

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 08:57 PM PST

HUNTINGTON -- A number of health-conscious classes, programs and screenings are scheduled in the Tri-State this week. Some of the activities offered in the area:

BREAST-FEEDING CLASS, 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, Cabell Huntington Hospital, 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington. Pre-registration required by calling 304-526-BABY.

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, St. Mary's Regional Heart Institute, Room 212, 2900 1st Ave., Huntington. For those who have had or are interested in having weight loss surgery. For more details, call 304-526-8278.

LOOK GOOD. FEEL BETTER., 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, 122 St. Christopher Drive, Russell, Ky. A free program for women going through cancer treatment, offering beauty tips. To register, call 606-833-CARE.

HEALTH SCREENING, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, KYOVA Mall, 10699 U.S. Route 60, Ashland. Blood pressure testing and stroke education will be provided. No appointment necessary. Call King's Daughters Medical Center at 888-377-KDMC for more information.

CONSUMER CONNECTION MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP, 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, Prestera Center, 3375 U.S. 60, Huntington. Located in Switzer Hall. Call 304-697-0686.

CHILDBIRTH CLASS, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, Cabell Huntington Hospital, 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington. Parents-to-be learn what to expect during labor and delivery. There is a small fee. Pre-registration required. Participants attend a series of five classes. Call 304-526-BABY for more details.

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