It is interesting that during the last several decades cosmetic dermatology has been growing with the use of injection techniques employing filler agents for the treatment of wrinkle treatment. The ideal injectable material for wrinkle treatment should offer good aesthetic results and have a long-lasting effect. It should be safe, stable at the injection site and biocompatible with minimal complications. Unfortunately, the ideal filler has not yet been discovered and all of them may induce adverse reactions, according to Dr. Luis Requena et al. in a Continuing Medical Education Review published in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology (J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 64: 1-34, 2011).

According to Dr. Requena biodegradable or reabsorbable agents such as collagen, hyaluronic acid and agarose gel may cause severe complications, but they will normally disappear in several months. He also states that other fillers that are slowly biodegradable or non-reabsorbable may give rise severe reactions that show little or no tendency to spontaneously improve. In fact, reactions may appear several years after they are injected. Therapy of unwanted reactions may be difficult especially for the patient that cannot remember the agent injected. On occasion, surgical excision of the injected agents is the only therapeutic remedy. Oftentimes, the treatment results in an inferior cosmetic result. If you are thinking about using injectable fillers you may want to think twice. In the least, know exactly what will be the long lasting effects.

There is a safe alternative for easing fine lines and wrinkles. An available and safe topically applied cosmeticeutical is Easeamine. It is the perfect alternative. Easeamine can be obtained online at www.Easeamine.com.

Quality of life is directly proportionate to the quality of relationships. This certainty has saturated my presence of mind, particularly after a dear friend, Bruce J. Nichols of Philadelphia, has fallen asleep in the Lord this past week. His unexpected passing corresponds with the passage: the Lord comes like a thief in the night.

Bruce was an honorable man of honesty, integrity and sincerity—hallmark attributes to which I am drawn and desire to emulate. Most recently, Bruce experienced several painful life events. While tending to illness in his family, this long journey was followed by the death of his dear friend, companion and partner Jim—who suffered a heart attack. After countless months of careful investment and planning, in March Bruce opened a Society Hill fusion restaurant The Headhouse, a trendy beer and wine bar on Lombard Street at Headhouse Square, with partner Madame Saito, Philadelphia’s Queen of Sushi. In little more than a month, the restaurant was closed, as ownership transferred to Saito. But Bruce continued on with new ideas and direction, including writing an opera. His September visit to my monastery was a welcomed respite during the overwhelming ups and downs of the manufacturing of our Easeamine Skin Collection. He easily empathized with my concerns, while Bruce’s compassionate nature mingled his heart and spirit with mine. Always prudent, practical and concerned for others, he shelved his personal heartaches in order to be present to mine.

In the midst of a part-business part-vacation, David, Bruce’s younger brother, contacted me regarding the extraordinary turn of events. A healthy man was diagnosed with leukemia and four weeks later, died from complications of the remedy. Sobered by Bruce’s death, I have been reminded of life’s essentials: love and service—a way of life Bruce captured.

Death can be wasted when we choose not to garner from the experience—truth or some commitment to better ourselves. Bruce’s courage, compassion, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit gives me continue strength to blindly trust in God, knowing He is extravagant and provides where He guides. Bruce, you have a piece of my heart, until we meet again!

New anti-aging line a result of extraordinary clinical success with healing effects for the skin

WORCESTER, Mass., Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Today marks the launch of the Easeamine® Skin Care Collection, a new line of anti-aging products with exclusive use of patented Adenosine Skin Technology™. The Easeamine Skin Care Collection includes Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner, Day Creme, Night Creme and Eye Creme, available for purchase online at www.easeamine.com.

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Developed by Dr. James G. Dobson, Jr., Ph.D. and Dr. Michael Ethier, Ph.D. while conducting cardiovascular research at University of Massachusetts Medical School, Adenosine was discovered to have a marked effect on skin repair, resulting in the patent for Adenosine Skin Technology.

“Scientists and dermatologists have long sought topical treatments that stimulate collagen production in the skin,” said Dr. Dobson. “But until the use of Adenosine in Easeamine, the products available were limited to invasive treatments or chemical solutions.”

Easeamine’s Adenosine Skin Technology delivers Adenosine, a naturally-occuring compound found in all body tissue and fluids, to the lower layers of skin (dermis) where it(1):

* increases the production of dermal fibroblast proteins (collagen and elastin),
* increases blood flow to the outer layers of the skin, and
* increases cell size, giving skin a fuller, smoother appearance.

Easeamine promotes healthy skin by decreasing the amount of wrinkling, roughness, dryness, laxity or sallowness in skin. In clinical trials, Easeamine showed improvements of as much as 48% in skin firmness, softness and elasticity as well as improvement of fine lines and wrinkles.

Science aside, Easeamine Skin Care Collection heals more than the skin. The purchase of Easeamine also benefits the Teresian Carmelite monastic community of Millbury, Mass. — providing funding for its charitable work that benefits the underprivileged through educational and outreach programs.

“In transforming your skin you are providing an opportunity to transform the lives of others,” says Brother Dennis Wyrzykowski, founder of Carmelite Works and prior of the Teresian Carmelites.

About Easeamine

The Easeamine® Skin Care Collection offers five anti-aging products: Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner, Day Creme, Night Creme and Eye Creme. Each product is available exclusively online through Carmel Laboratories, Inc. and has unparalleled anti-aging benefits. Adenosine Skin Technology, the result of Dr. James G. Dobson’s cardiovascular research, is what sets Easeamine apart by taking the naturally-occurring compound Adenosine and turning it into a powerful weapon of rejuvenation, working from the inside out to create healthier, smoother and younger-looking skin. Easeamine’s patented trans-dermal delivery technology sends Adenosine deep into the lower layers of the skin where it works to increase production of collagen and elastin, increase blood flow to the outer layers of the skin and increase cell size for a smoother appearance. In clinical trials, Easeamine measured unheard of results in firmness and elasticity and marked improvement in overall appearance. All Easeamine products are free of parabens, preservatives, mineral oils, artificial fragrance and artificial colors and dyes. Proceeds from sales of Easeamine benefit the monastic community and charitable work led by Prior, Brother Dennis Wyrzykowski of the Teresian Carmelites. For more information, visit www.easeamine.com.

(1) Clinical safety and efficacy trials conducted in 2007 by International Research Services Inc.

SOURCE Easeamine

It is an understatement to say, I am fortunate to have the team who are working with me in developing our Easeamine Skin Care Collection. As leading specialists in their perspective expertise, from packaging design (Santo Fareri) and distribution (Tim Carelli)— to chemists (Rene Jose & associates) and scientists (Jim Dobson et al.), I have the honor of working with individuals of tremendous character: honesty, integrity and sincerity. A gift from God, my team created the complete package, of which our website is a composite. There, you can purchase and experience the best skin care product in the anti-aging skin care industry.

Adenosine IS the new anti-aging skin care technology. Throughout the cosmetic industry, Adenosine is being used in many cosmetic products. Needless to say, the effects of Adenosine on the heart and skin are proven to be restorative and healing.

For the sake of clarity—Carmel Laboratories, LLC, the maker of the Easeamine Skin Care Collection, is the only company in the United States having the exclusive license, obtained from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, for the patented Adenosine Skin Technology. No other cosmetic or skin care company has the license to use this patented technology. Furthermore, the secret to the effectiveness of Adenosine is found within the patent. The secret? Adenosine is only effective within the concentrations established within the Adenosine Skin Technology. Carmel Laboratories, LLC is the only company in the cosmetic industry with whom the author of the patent, Dr. James G. Dobson, Jr., consultants for product development.

The universe collaborates to enable our dreams to come true. In the fantastic display of beauty found in creation, I am grateful for the coalescent gifts mentioned above which have enabled me to support my monastery and develop projects to serve the needs of the poor and marginalized.

Developing a skin care product requires millions of dollars and tons of experts in this industry. Scientists, manufacturers, technicians, designer, graphic artists, copy editor, web site developers, etc. The list goes on…. At times I have find myself stressed, because I do not have the expertise or resources to create a line of skin care products. Thank God for miracles! Each turn of events, through Divine Providence, provide the exact expert needed to complete the task at hand. God has a plan!

After a careful read of the above, the cue is line of products. Yes, we are developing a line of skin care products that will contain our patented Adenosine Skin Technology. Our first goal is to accompany Easeamine (which will probably be renamed Easeamine Day Cream) with an Easeamine Toner and Easeamine Night Cream. (The actual names may change according to Divine Intervention.)

June is the chosen month for the debut of our Easeamine Skin Care Kit. Our current product has been further developed to be easier to apply to the skin and cosmetically elegant. The product will be in a beautiful jar container. The beauty of the jar will compliment the exclusivity, quality and efficacy of our patented technology.

Next in line is the Easeamine Toner. It has a light refreshing essential oils scent, which leaves the face feeling smooth, toned, PH balanced and prepared for the Day or Evening Cream. Easeamine Cleanser is under construction and will complement the skin care routine.

Each day brings with it new challenges and opportunities. Slowly, I am learning God is in control, even when I feel I am not. Some day, I will be quick to remember God is extravagant and He carries me when I am unable to walk part of the journey.

“Fear knocked at the door, faith answered and lo, no one was there.” –Unknown author–

Attitude of Gratitude

Life has its twists and turns, most of which are fodder for fiction.

Sister Thérèse, an attractive, thoughtful, sincere and brilliant past colleague, who has since married, guided me to be a man of gratitude. It is all about attitude and embracing life.

My personality is one that always walked to the beat of my own drum. Though it took me years to discover and understand the following: it is impossible to be a unique individual, following dreams and aspirations, while conforming to authoritative dictates that fluctuate according to whim! At times, Church leaders made whimsical decision that had and continue to have disregard for the individual. In my own life, I experienced fickle rules and regulations that were not only oppressive and impossible to fulfill (as a human being), but helped develop neurotic tendencies. I’m still getting over the symptoms!

Idealism is usually the trademark of the young. However, in the scheme of Catholicism, I was captivated by eastern spirituality, which beckoned my heart and mind. My early rigid existence was drawn to an alternative way of life that required being present in the moment, charity particularly when it is most difficult, and making informed decisions even when the majority disagreed. Certainly, the cognitive dissidence between the drive for perfection or being a beautifully flawed and responsible human being ripped apart my ideal world and made it delightfully habitable. So, here I am, overcoming dysfunction all the while desiring to give—more than receive.

I have discovered the necessary tools, which have enabled me to walk through my personal life-labyrinth; heart-felt sincerity, service and humility require confidence, a sense of self-worth and self-respect. In hindsight, once I began to understand these principles, I was able to celebrate life regardless of the politics, authoritative abuses and evil. Though it has taken awhile, I am allowing myself the freedom to have fun and be silly with friends, while being effective in making healthy changes in the world around me.

Reflecting upon my personal history, I am grateful for my life’s circumstances—the good, the bad and the ugly, for they have prepared me to be the man who walks in my sandals. The universe has collaborated to make my dreams come true. Now I want to help others’ resurface their dreams, while offering the tools of hope through education.

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Evoking my spiritual self in the midst of human experiences, particularly challenges, usually involves havoc. Somewhere along my daily routine, time passing into weeks and sometimes months, before I enter into the deepest awareness of my frailty before God. Usually, there is an approaching monumental uncertainty requiring, yet another miracle in order to overcome the impending hurdle. Inevitably, Divine Providence extravagantly provides. Hindsight leaves me questioning…that was easy, why do I waste precious time fretting over the seemingly impending dread of the oncoming requirement of faith?

…An example: In 2003, when I crossed over the threshold of our property in Paxton, MA (where, in the near future, we will build our new monastery) I knew my feet were standing upon the place of my future home. The challenge—we had no source of revenue, other than donations, which was a cause of financial struggle. Yet after a twenty-minute walk, a brief discussion with the community members who accompanied me, we made the decision. This property was meant to be the home of our monastery. Well, this might sound like a nice story, however, the situation called for $600,000. Ouch!

Six months later, after lengthy negotiations and lots of prayer, I had in hand a signed Purchase & Sale agreement. There after, every day for five months, during my time of silence and solitude, I sat in the rocking chair of my bedroom, feeling a sense of dread. What did I get myself into? Am I crazy? Jesus—how are You going to provide me the money?

When the day arrived to pay for the property—Divine Providence provided. One would think, if God can provide in that situation, why worry? The abridged version: I am still learning to trust God. However, the subsequent hurdles get larger as time passes.

Why am I slow to trust in Jesus, when He has been extravagant in generosity? Once again, I am in heart-stop-alley, waiting on the Lord.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a French Jesuit visionary once said we are not human beings having a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings having a human experience. Obviously, my spiritual being is beckoning to exist beyond the confines of my mind.