Category Archives: BODY

MUD ORGANICS FROM AU

July 21, 2023

I am LOVING MUD Organics!

Mud’s products combine a unique blend of supplements and ingredients that can be ingested or applied to the skin! Key ingredients come from the world’s richest soil and includes powerful electrolytes that assist the body in assimilating up to 60 times more minerals and vitamins. 

They have a Supplement Powder that I am drinking in water – first thing    daily  – to restore and repair with the combination of Fulvic Acid and Omegia™ Powder (Sea Buckthorn) powder which liberates and optimizes your body from the inside out.

They also have the Sea Buckthorn Serum (loving, putting on as I drink my powder) made from a single organic ingredient, this vegan and cruelty-free hydrating serum nourishes your skin with vitamin E, Omegas 3 6 7 9, amino acids, and antioxidants.

After experiencing their own personal health scares, Courtney Thornton & Imogen Van Haagen decided to help others with the same experiences they were challenged with. What started as a business to help people with chronic illness, has now transformed into a versatile supplementation and skincare business, known best for their anti-aging products, that only use 2 natural ingredients, derived from the Earth.

Mud Organics is the new innovative way of how we ingest organic supplements but also the safest way to detox your body. Mud is now known as the world’s most trusted 2 in 1 anti-ageing formula. For your inner health and outer beauty. Using only two ingredients, Fulvic/Humic Acid and Sea Buckthorn, when combined, are made to deliver more nutrients, vitamins and minerals into your cells. These include Vitamin C, E, antioxidants and all of the fatty acids that your body requires. Instead of taking 10 different supplements every morning, this combination served in a third of a teaspoon as the ability to attain the nutrients and vitamins that your body requires to function optimally. These two most powerful ingredients help support your immune system as well as acting as the world’s greatest electrolyte to help you stay
ultra-hydrated.

It also works as a twofold – vitamins and minerals enter your cells, however the Fulvic Acid acts as a detoxing agent and has the ability to remove toxins, waste and heavy metals from your cells. Bios on Founders Courtney: Born and raised in a small town in Western Australia, 23 year old Courtney Thornton is an aspiring young entrepreneur, who began her career in the health and fitness industry as a Personal Trainer. At the age of 18, Courtney was diagnosed with Epilepsy and this catalyst was what pivoted her path to more focusing on her health on the inside. After experiencing many mental health battles, from depression, anxiety, ADHD and Bipolar, Courtney wanted to improve her quality of life by finding ways on how to manage these health issues. She is also creating an awareness for others out there, to ensure that they are not alone.From running a country charity gala, ‘A Night Under the Stars’, raising funds for regional mental health, to raising funds for third world countries, Courtney and her Co-Founder Imogen are here to change the world, starting with developing Mud Organics – a versatile supplementation and skincare business.

With what began as an idea in 2021, Mud Organics is now a well-known Australian brand, with recently expanding globally in the beginning of their second year in business. Known as the world’s best 2 in 1 anti-aging formula, Mud is catching the eye of thousands with its unique ingredient combination. As a young entrepreneur, Courtney is achieving yet still learning on how to juggle life as a young adult, running multiple businesses, and showing up as a leader. Imogen: One of 13 Children and now a Mother of two young children, now 34 years old, Imogen has over a decade of experience in International Business, Business Ownership, and Nutrition. Imogen is a certified Health Coach & Nutrition Expert and over the last 7 years has built and sold a successful health & wellness business based out of Perth, Australia. Working with people who suffer from chronic gut issues and endeavor to ‘crack the code’ on their personal health to live more optimally (AKA increase energy, sleep, digestion, stress, mental & emotional health, physical fitness, and outer glow -skin).

After having her own health scare in 2013 and years of personal development, research in psychology, nutrition, and optimal performance, Imogen is on a mission to help people with the same problems she was once faced with. What most people don’t know is gut health is just as complex as the brain, just far more under-studied. Poor gut health is interconnected with anti-aging, mental health, hormone balancing and living optimally.

When Co-Founder Courtney approached Imogen with a business idea to develop a gut health supplement, it was a no-brainer for Imogen. In August 2021 the power couple developed and built the Skin Care & Supplementation brand Mud Organics which is the ultimate 2in1 aging formula to help people with their health & beauty from the inside out.

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Cliovana: The Orgasm Support You Need Right Now

July 19, 2023

cliovana

Excited to share my personal experience and delve into the captivating world of Cliovana, an innovative treatment that has taken the realm of sexual wellness storm. I headed over to Dr. Asandra’s office (he did not perform it, a female practitioner only!)

Imagine: Increased responsiveness leading to more frequent orgasms • Increased responsiveness leading to more intense orgasms • Lubrication…

The process: easy, quick, fun – Felt great. I waited a few weeks to test-run things with my Maude vibrator and happy to say – orgasms are AWESOME.

*Note: typically takes 3 months from the last treatment for full revascularization to occur.

The Science of Cliovana: Nuggets of Knowledge

Sexual health and wellness products have made a lasting impact on millions of love lives all over the world. Unfortunately, many of these treatments and resources have primarily focused on male sexual gratification. [2] Not many treatments are catered to females.

This is alarming because recent students have found that most women are not happy with their sex life. [3] Unfortunately, there is a huge disparity in sexual enjoyment between men and women. Sadly another study found heterosexual women only report orgasming 33 percent of the time. [1] Thankfully Cliovana can help. It is the first and only procedure to focus specifically on regenerating the clitoris to increase sexual enjoyment, sensitivity, and lubrication. Using sound wave technology,

Cliovana stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and nerve endings in the clitoris, which results in increased clitoral sensitivity and responsiveness. In just four sessions spaced a few days apart, women start to feel increased sensitivity immediately after treatment with progressive results showing after subsequent sessions. Best of all, Cliovana is a comforting, enjoyable procedure that only takes a few minutes.

How Cliovana Can Help

Enjoy the pleasures of being intimate again with a Cliovana treatment. This easy, non-invasive procedure has helped women enjoy a healthy sexual life—all with the help of soundwaves.

Other advantages you can experience are:

  • Heightened arousal and lubrication
  • Intensified orgasms with increased frequency
  • Greater overall sexual satisfaction
  • Improved sensitivity of vaginal tissues
  • Simple, non-invasive, non-surgical process
  • No downtime
  • Results can last for up to a year

Schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Asandra and see how Cliovana can stop anti-climatic endings. Or, simply call (424) 213-1118. We are here to help.

Ideal Candidates

Seeking treatment is highly recommended for any woman simply looking to get more out of sexual intimacy—better satisfaction, sensation, and pleasure. If your love life isn’t as fulfilling as it once was, Cliovana is an excellent solution. The pain-free treatment was specifically designed to help with painful sex, decreased lubrication, and infrequent orgasms.

Personal Consultation with Dr. Asandra

Throughout his medical career, Christopher Asandra MD has dedicated years to groundbreaking technical research to provide effective anti-aging solutions to improve the lives of countless patients from all walks of life. In 2013, Dr. Asandra opened his first medical center devoted to sexual health and wellness. Together with the help of Dan Bertrams, MMS, PA-C, and Marlene Roberts, PhD FNPAsandraMD has helped patients find satisfaction in all areas of their life.

Your initial consultation will take place inside our state-of-the-art offices in Beverly Hills. Your consultation is a compassionate and open discussion that helps us understand your needs. Then, we will examine the genital area to help us create a treatment plan. After we have solidified an approach, we’ll go over how Cliovana will provide a better sex life. Finally, just before you go, we will provide you with a few preparatory items to complete between now and your appointment date. It is essential to follow these steps for a smooth journey.

Make an empowered step to your sexual health and see how a Cliovana treatment works. Schedule an appointment using our easy online form or call (424) 213-1118. In the interim, read up on other anti-aging services we offer on our blog.

Preparation

Cliovana is an easygoing process that needs very little preparation. The non-invasive procedure allows patients to enjoy a seamless process before, during, and after the procedure. Dr. Asandra only recommends that patients avoid sexual intercourse 24 hours before their Cliovana treatment. On the day of treatment, come to the appointment clean, well-rested, and excited for a new vibrant sex life.

The Cliovana Procedure

Cliovana is a three-step process carried out in four sessions, two the first week; two the second week. Each session lasts about 10 minutes. Patients love the treatment’s completely non-invasive and highly effective nature. Here is what your treatment will look like:

STEP 1: CUPPING

A small suction cup will be placed on the clitoris for two minutes. A gentle, consistent suction helps bring blood vessels and vascularity to the surface of the clitoral area. Patients report feeling a light tapping sensation.

STEP 2: SOUNDWAVE TECHNOLOGY

A device delivers sound waves over the clitoris for four minutes. The vibration deliberately breaks down tissue and stimulates microscopic tissue damage. This helps trigger the body’s natural repairing response and creates new collagen, more blood vessels, and spurs nerve growth that leads to increased sensitivity.

STEP 3: VIBRATION AND SOUNDWAVES

The final step combines vibration and sound waves to enhance results. The applicator is placed over the glans of the clitoris for about two minutes to finalize results to make the clitoral area sensitive.

There is zero downtime associated with Cliovana. After your session, you are free to leave the office and resume your daily life. Some redness in the treated area may appear but will dissipate in a few days.

Patients can continue sexual intercourse immediately after without compromising their results. A better sex life filled with better enjoyment and sensitivity is yours to keep for six months or longer. To maintain results, patients come in for yearly touch-up appointments consisting of only two treatments spaced 3-4 days apart.

Most women are happy to see immediate changes after their first session and continued results are seen with additional sessions.

After learning about the science behind Cliovana, I was captivated by the possibility of revitalizing my intimate wellness and embracing a more youthful state. Seeking the guidance of Dr. Asandra, a renowned expert in the field, I embarked on my Cliovana journey. Dr. Asandra’s expertise and personalized approach instilled confidence in me, assuring me that I was in the hands of a true professional.

Throughout the treatment sessions, I experienced a gradual transformation. Not only did Cliovana enhance my intimate wellness and amplify sensations, but it also boosted my overall self-confidence and satisfaction in life. The rejuvenation process was gentle yet effective, and I am delighted with the results.

If you are considering Cliovana, I wholeheartedly recommend seeking the guidance of Dr. Asandra. With his expertise and commitment to personalized care, Dr. Asandra will ensure that your Cliovana experience is tailored to your unique needs and expectations. Remember, your well-being is a treasure worth investing in. So, embark on your Cliovana journey with confidence and let the transformative power of science unveil a new chapter in your life.

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Meet Christopher Asandra, MD

*I am also seeing him for all my hormonal treatments right now, that is a whole new article!

Christopher Asandra, MD, is a revered Beverly Hills-based anti-aging physician and vitality expert. Dr. Asandra has improved the health and quality of life for countless men and women worldwide with his cutting-edge therapies and treatments.

A Kansas City native, Dr. Asandra received his combined BA/MD in 2003 from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, upon the completion of an intensive 6 year medical program straight out of high school. He then continued his training at the University of Illinois at the Chicago College of Medicine where he served as chief resident, gaining unparalleled experience and insight that would inspire the pursuit of a cutting-edge specialty.

After dedicating years to extensive field and groundbreaking technical research, Dr. Asandra opened his first premier medical center for sexual health and wellness in 2013. With overwhelming demand for Asandra’s renowned services and subsequent clinic success, the company grew to 12 locations nationwide within just the first two years of operation.

Expanding upon his acclaimed anti-aging treatments and bio-identical hormone therapies, Dr. Asandra now provides a vast lineup of anti-aging therapies, hormone replacement programs, and sexual dysfunction treatments, tailored to each individual patient’s needs and desires. Asandra continues to precept doctors and healthcare providers from around the world, training them on the latest techniques and his own signature procedures, cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.

As impressive as his accolades are, it is Dr. Asandra’s gentle demeanor and compassionate ear that sets him apart, putting patients at ease with his unmistakable Midwest charm. His greatest joy is giving so many the courage to get back to living their best, and happiest lives, with treatments rooted in his own vision of optimum health, balance, and vitality. An avid traveler, Asandra also enjoys playing the piano and weightlifting, but most of all, spending quality time with Tobi, his beloved rescue dog.

Dr. Asandra has made many television and public appearances, as well as partaken in countless editorial interviews, educating people on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine. Most notably, the hit TV show, “The Doctors.”

Board Certification:

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Guess The Most Requested Procedures of 2022?

December 29, 2022

Labiaplasty procedures have increased over the years due to more access and education, but recently, it has become even more common – is Lululemon to blame?

We chatted with Dr. Sean Kelishadi is a board-certified celebrity plastic surgeon and founder of SSK Plastic Surgery in Southern California.

Skin-tight, vagina-hugging leggings are a trend that isn’t going anywhere, thanks to brands like Lululemon and Skims making it fashionable and acceptable to wear anywhere. As a result, women are opting for elective procedures like labiaplasty in greater numbers. Dr. Sean Kelishadi, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Orange County, sees more women requesting surgery to look and feel better in their leggings. He often hears comments like, “I didn’t realize I had a problem until I wore my Lululemons, and suddenly everyone can see my vagina lips.”

What is the cost? Cost varies, but we charge around $8500 for most people.

What does recovery look like ?

Recovery times will vary, and the healing process will also differ depending on the patient and the procedure(s) they are getting. The extent and complexity of your procedure will correlate with your recovery time, but you can expect a full recovery between 4 and 12 weeks. This procedure tends to have a quicker and smoother recovery for most people, but there will be some discomfort.

Although rarely needed, you’ll be sent home with an oral prescription pain reliever to help with discomfort. Everyone is typically okay with taking a couple of Tylenol. Immediately following your procedure, you can expect numbness, tingling, and minor stiffness in the incision area. Some common side effects include inflammation, swelling, and bruising.

During the first weeks after labiaplasty, you’ll want to wear loose-fitting clothing (no thongs or leggings), no sexual activity, and restrict alcohol consumption to 2 or 3 beverages per week. Your diet should be healthy, limiting caffeine and sugar consumption and adding lots of water, protein, veggies, and fruit.  Usually, after 6-8 weeks, you can do everything as you would before surgery without any restrictions.

Does a woman lose sensation from scarring?

You may experience some decreased sensation in the treated area during the recovery phase, but this is temporary and subsides as you fully heal (4-12 weeks). It is important to remember that labiaplasties address the vaginal lips (labia minora) and will not affect the nerves of the clitoris.

What are potential complications?

With any procedure, there is a risk of decreased sensation, infection, and scarring, making it so important that people do their proper research before moving forward with any surgeon. You’ll want to find a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure on you. While most obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) technically can perform the procedures, they tend not to be as trained or experienced in addressing the other aspects of the procedure aside from just removing excess skin from the labia. A board-certified plastic surgeon is also highly trained to ensure minimal scarring and desensitization and that the final color, contour, and symmetry are natural-looking.

More about -. Prior to practicing in California, he served his general surgery residency at the University of Maryland. Later, Dr. Kelishadi served his plastic surgery residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Both residencies provided Dr. Kelishadi with a strong and diverse foundation that has equipped him to perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. Dr. Kelishadi has a great passion for combining science and beauty as an art. Therefore, as a highly-qualified Plastic Surgeon, he is constantly continuing his education to provide his patients with the latest and most modern techniques for optimum results.

Check out Dr. Kelishadi’s website here, for before and after photos.

VSOTO Skin: Luxury Skincare For All!

May 6, 2022

I fell in love with VSOTO Ageless Exotic Glow Crème when it was applied during my facial at OleHenriksen recently. I was thrilled to try the rest of line and sharing below all the goodies from this line.

For too long, luxury spa skincare has been reserved for just the privileged few. At VSOTO, they are on a mission to create inclusive and intentional skin rituals that deliver the decadence of a $600 treatment to your bathroom counter. 

Their products are formulated for all people, no matter your gender, skin type, or skin tone. Behind every formula is a simple creed: revolutionary beauty experiences are powered by nature, made for everyone, and created to bring joy to your everyday routines.

With VSOTO you get professional spa results at home. Every product is a spa treatment in a jar, pairing nature’s most precious botanicals and exotic essential oils with science-backed actives to transform your skin.

VSOTO Ageless Exotic Glow Crème – $125 

The ultimate anti-aging moisturizer for that post exotic vacation glow! 

This is the ultimate anti-aging crème. Infused with exotic essential oils and powerful actives, this crème will give you that post exotic vacation glow. Helps to visibly plump, firm and provide deep hydration. Skin is left looking luminous and restored.

VSOTO Calming Cloud Crème – $95  

Restores sensitive skin leaving it softer, smoother and hydrated!

This velvety-rich crème helps restore sensitive skin, leaving it visibly softer, smoother, and hydrated. Packed with calming essential oils and powerful actives, this nurturing treatment soothes redness and helps to renew healthy looking skin.

VSOTO Hydrating Glow Crème – $90

Eliminates dryness, replenishes skin’s moisture and minimizes wrinkles!

This luxurious crème works to eliminate dryness, deeply replenish skin’s moisture and minimize the look of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. Packed with hydrating essential oils and powerful actives, this treatment crème will leave skin feeling replenished, supple and soft.

VSOTO Purifying Transformation Crème – $90

Delivers purification, light exfoliation while hydrating skin!

This multi-tasking crème delivers purification, light exfoliation and pore refining benefits, all while deeply hydrating without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Packed with balancing essential oils and powerful actives, this treatment crème will leave skin feeling clear, soft and with a gorgeous glow.

VSOTO is paraben-free, cruelty-free, and made in the U.S.!

About the Founder of VSOTO: Vance Soto

“Coming from a working-class Latino family, I got my start in the spa industry like a lot of people with humble beginnings: wiping sweat off tanning beds at my local salon when I was in high school. But what started with a not-so-glamorous job led me to my professional calling. As a spa manager, I designed treatments for some of the largest day spas in California and ran a medical facility with the latest lasers, chemical peels, and injectable treatments. After becoming a spa owner, I traveled around the world to study everything from time-honored treatments to cutting-edge medspa technology. Today, my luxury face spa in LA is an oasis beloved by the world’s most recognizable faces for its highly innovative treatments. 

VSOTO is the result of everything I’ve learned over two decades of studying spa culture: a deep commitment to clean and natural ingredients, expertise in spa technology, and my personal belief that taking care of your skin is easier when you have products you look forward to using every single day.”

Vance has been featured in the press via Huffington PostINC.Mental Floss + many more!  

A Revisit To OleHenriksen Face/Body Spa

May 4, 2022

I had such a lovely spa day at LA’s classic, OleHenriksen Face/Body Spa – a legendary staple on the Sunset Strip since 1975. If you’re looking for a day-vacay in the city, take a few hours and retreat into total relaxation. I also left with some excellent skincare, VSOTO – more on that soon!

The Spa is hailed for its unique, indulgent and transformational treatments which attract
Hollywood’s A-list and elite, including Charlize Theron, Madonna, Naomi Campbell, Halle
Berry, Katy Perry, Jessica Alba, Matthew McConaughey, and Hugh Jackman, to name just
a few.

The OleHenriksen Face/Body Spa is Los Angeles’ most innovative well-being sanctuary. With
an emphasis on original, groundbreaking skin and body services, the Spa was the first to
introduce microdermabrasion on the West Coast, and the only destination in Los Angeles
to offer sensorial ritual bathing experiences, immersing you in Moroccan-inspired liquid luxury. From luxurious wet rooms to specialty and traditional massages, at the Spa, you
enter a temple of pure relaxation and tranquility housing the most state-of-the-art, advanced
equipment for complete skin, mind, and body transformations.

Located in: Sunset Plaza
Address8622 Sunset Blvd Suite A, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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