Dr. Ian K. Smith

This presentation was seen LIVE via satellite in 45 markets, and offered a perfect setting to present ways for people to find an approach for living with rheumatoid arthritis, and how to go about communicating with not only their doctors in regard to their condition, but share the importance of keeping an “open” dialog with friends, family, and co-workers, as well.

A “prescription treatment” option for rheumatoid arthritis was also addressed during the presentation.

By way of this live webinar both doctors were able to reach out and bring much awareness about Rheumatoid Arthritis to a wide ranging audience .

Dr. Smith and Dr. Lambert were gracious enough to take the time to answer some questions for me to share with you in this article! Below are the questions and the doctor’s answers.

Dr. Ian Smith:

1.What is Exploring Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Live Broadcast Event? How can people learn more after the event ?

“Exploring Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Live Broadcast Event was a Pfizer-sponsored program aimed at educating people with RA about the condition and an available treatment option. Exploring Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Live Broadcast Event took place on May 8 and was streamed live from New York City to more than 45 locations across the U.S. I moderated a talk-show style panel and was joined by an award-winning, board-certified rheumatologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. R. Elaine Lambert, as well as a nurse practitioner and two patients who are living with RA.

To download the app ~ Search for “Signal Swipe” on the Apple iTunes store or the Google Play store and follow download instructions.”

2. Why did you decide to partner with Pfizer on Exploring Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Live Broadcast Event?

“My goal as a TV personality and physician is to help raise awareness of health conditions that impact people’s lives and provide viewers with knowledge, information and tools to make smart, proactive decisions about their health. RA is a condition that affects 1.6 million people in the U.S. with three times as many women being affected as men. This means many families are struggling with a loved one who has this potentially debilitating condition.”

Dr. R. Elaine Lambert :

1. What is RA?
“Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that can be painful and disabling. RA causes a range of symptoms, including stiffness and swelling in the joints, particularly those in the hands and feet, and also the knees. Although the exact cause of RA is unknown, it is considered to be an autoimmune disease, because the immune system in people with RA mistakes the body’s healthy tissues for a threat and attacks them.”

2. How many people are affected by RA?
“RA affects approximately 23.7 million people worldwide and 1.6 million people in the United States. It can develop at any time during adulthood, but it usually occurs between 40 and 70 years of age.”

3. If a patient has RA and they are not feeling well, what can they do?
“If you have RA and are not feeling well, you should make an appointment with your doctor and discuss your symptoms.”

ABOUT IAN SMITH , M.D. :

“A co-host of the Emmy winning daytime talk show , The Doctors, Dr. Smith is a best-selling author of five #1 New York Times Bestsellers that include: SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet and SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET! He has recently been appointed by President Obama to a second term on the President’s Council on Fitness, sports, and nutrition, and serves as a medical contributor on the nationally syndicated television show Rachael Ray, and the nationally syndicated radio show HealthWatch.

Dr. Smith is participating in the Exploring Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Live Broadcast Event to raise awareness of rheumatoid arthritis and provide people with the knowledge, information and tools they need to help make smart, proactive decisions about their health. ”

ABOUT R. ELAINE LAMBERT M.D. :

“DR. LAMBERT is an award-winning rheumatologist with 26 years of experience. She is also an adjunct clinical professor at Stanford University.”

RE-CAP and REVIEW:

Take a moment to view these wonderful ways to stay informed about Rheumatoid Arthritis!

Be sure to visit :http://www.liveraevent.com It’s not only a great source of information regarding RA, but the video of the Exploring Rheumatoid Arthritis – Live Broadcasting Event that should be available near the end of summer or early fall is something you won’t want to miss out on!

In addition, consider downloading the Single Swipe application where you’ll have the capability to get RA information , and the “mechanism of action” for an “accessible treatment option”.

(Any Quoted or Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet. Medline Plus• Rheumatoid Arthritis~Available at Arthritis Foundation. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis~Available at Mayo Clinic. Rheumatoid Arthritis ~Available at Lee DM•Weinblatt ME• Rheumatoid Arthritis•Lancet•2001:358:903-911/ Accessed 11 October 2011• Accessed 2 November 2012• Accessed 14 September 2011. Gratitude to Dr. Ian Smith and Dr. R. Elaine Lambert for their time to answer questions pertaining to the Explore Rheumatoid Arthritis -Live Broadcast, and RA. )

Last Beauty Trend Event of the Season!
DON’T MISS OUT!

This weekend – May 30th and 31st – swing by your local Nordstrom for
their Beauty Trend Event! Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with their savvy beauty experts and industry insiders. They will share the latest beauty tips and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it!

To RSVP or for special accommodations, simply call or stop by your favorite cosmetics counter, located within Nordstrom.

Join The Fun This Weekend At:

Nordstrom Northshore
210 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 01960
978.278.7400

Nordstrom Providence Place
6 Providence Place
Providence, RI 02903
401.621.3111

Nordstrom San Francisco
865 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.243.8500

About the Trends:
Pretty Striking: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/beauty-trending-now-pretty-striking
Midnight Bronze: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/midnight-bronze/3712411

Follow Nordstrom Beauty:
Twitter: @NordstromBeauty
Facebook: http//www.facebook.com/nordstrom
Instagram: @Nordstrom
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nordstrom
Blog: http://blogs.nordstrom.com/beauty

Last Beauty Trend Event of the Season!
DON’T MISS OUT!

(Quoted and/or Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet)

This is such an exciting time of the year as the month of May presents one of the most amazing annual online auctions where you can bid on an unbelievable variety of items and participate in an event that benefits research for the cure for Diabetes!
______________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
“In leading our organization, Brenda has one simple motivating mission. . . to help fund a cure
for diabetes.

As a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Brenda has been able to count on her fans and her peers to support her annual online auctions, which runs May 1 – May 31st, helping her raise over $2 million so far!”
______________________________________________________________________

As Beauty and Life Style Editor for It’s A Glam Thing, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and interview Brenda Novak. I’m not only a fan of Brenda’s, but a friend who shares the passion to find a cure for Diabetes.

I’m so proud to be a part of this wonderful event, once again, and delighted to donate an interview with the highest bidder to be published on It’s A Glam Thing, Pretty City, and Examiner , and promoted on Facebook and Twitter.

Visit : http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com
There you’ll be able to register to see all of the unique items and services up for bid, and place your bids, as well!

The Auction for the cure of Diabetes runs from May 1st thru May 31st!

(Quoted and Paraphrased article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact sheet. Commentary regarding my auction donation was my own description of the service I will be providing the winning bidder.)

Jan Marini Skin Research is having a Skin Cancer Awareness Giveaway on Facebook on May 22nd!

Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime? Sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancers. Take the first steps towards taking care of your skin and preventing future damage with the antioxidant-rich broad-spectrum Marini Physical Protectant SPF45 and correct signs of past skin damage and aging with the C-ESTA Face Serum.

Enter for the chance to win a C-ESTA Face Serum & Marini Physical Protectant SPF45 ($135 value) by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/JanMariniSkinResearch/app_694907843879884.

Be sure to “LIKE” Jan Marini Skin Research on Facebook for contest updates! Ten winners will be randomly selected on May 22nd.

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact sheet.)

Summer is right around the corner, the weather is warming up, and all those wonderful sandals are waiting in your closet to be worn! I don’t know about you, but I panic when I take a look at my feet! Glam Gals….It’s time to whip our “winter feet”, into summer ready shape!

Thank goodness beauty expert and celebrity manicurist and pedicurist Skyy Hadley has the perfect at-home recipe to give your feet a relaxing experience while soothing and exfoliating the skin for super soft results!

Skyy Hadley’s Recipe for a Light Cucumber Shell Mask:

• Start with 2 whole cucumbers (one per foot), 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil; mix in a blender until pureed.

• Pour the mixture into a bowl and heat it up to warm. Place half of the mixture into a large Ziploc baggie, and half in a second baggie.
• Slide feet right into each baggie, rubbing cucumber mask until each foot is fully soaked.
• Leave on for 5-10 minutes then rinse with warm water.
• The cucumber is extra refreshing and reviving for tired toes, the lemon helps exfoliate and the olive oil deeply moisturizes for super softness.

Mission accomplished! Thanks Skyy, for this great revitalizer for our feet !!

Now all “you” need to do is polish your toes with your favorite summer polish, confidently slip into your comfy summer sandals, and “summer here we come”!
my fave combination. What’s yours? Be creative, enjoy and really express yourself! It’s the perfect way to show off your beautiful soft, smooth feet and accent whatever sandals you choose to wear!

For more information about Beauty Expert and celebrity manicurist Skyy Hadley go to:
http://www.asuwishnailspa.com

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact sheet. Any personal commentary was my own opinion regarding suggestions for polishing techniques. Special thanks to Skyy Hadley for sharing her terrific “at home recipe for getting our feet soft and smooth” for summer…..or anytime! ,Skyy Hadley – http://www.asuwishnailspa.com)

Where many other cultures have traditions regarding death, it seems that in our society it’s often difficult to express one’s self and come up with the right things to say to the person who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Even more of a challenge that can be downright overwhelming is when you are the person who has suffered the loss and are emotionally overcome.

Speaking from my own experience when my mom who I cared for passed away, there was such a void! Even after all of the well meaning and appreciated sentiments that were expressed to me…the emptiness remained!

Lauri London Freedmann, a New York-based entrepreneur and creator of Three-Fourths of an Ounce, simply stated the intent of her wonderful new company by saying , “I sincerely hope that Three-Fourths of an Ounce will help all of us feel connected to those we love who are no longer here and those who we wish to support when they are grieving.”

I believe Lauri’s exquisite appropriate “keepsakes” from Three-Fourths of an Ounce, will fill the “void” to help you better communicate with a grieving person, and bridge their emptiness with a tangible modern memorial by giving them something to feel , hold , touch, wear, or view, not only through their “grieving “, but always as an ongoing “remembrance” of the loved one that has passed on.

Let me share two of these beautiful items created by well known artists and designers for “Three-Fourths of an Ounce“:

Weight of the Soul ($200)- The back story is that “110 years ago a physician named Dr. Duncan Macdougall wanted to prove the the existence of the soul scientifically. According to Dr. Macdougall, when a person died their body lost three-fourths of an ounce. He therefore determined this to be the weight of the soul.”

Weight of the Soul –
Designed by Ted
Muehling

“Weight of the Soul” was designed by celebrated artist and jeweler Ted Muehling. It’s an understated lovely piece that would serve well as decor on a desk or a dresser, a perfect “worry stone”, and even a “constant companion” in your pocket. Each stone is unique, and weighs exactly three-fourths of an ounce!

You’ll also enjoy this stunning Mourning Pendant ($1050) that is hand-carved in black jade, and created in limited editions of three by the distinguished jewelry designer Gabriella Kiss.

Mourning Pendant –
Created by Gabriella Kiss

Additional Items you may peruse, get a description, price, and purchase include:
• Memory Beads
• Condolence Stationery
• Ubuntu Blanket
• Mourning Stationery
• Birthday Remembrance Candle
• Mourning Band Ring
• Compassion Bracelet

Learn More about:
• Entrepreneur, Lauri London Freedman
• The Design Partners
• Beyond The Objects: The Three-Fourths of an Ounce Journal
&
• Contact Information
by visiting Lauri London Freedman’s:THREE-FOURTHS OF AN OUNCE: http://www.3-4oz.com

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided fact sheet and the website-http://www.3-4oz.com)

I love the trending look for lips this spring! What’s “Hot” this season? Well, it’s a new and different approach from what we usually see. “Lips” are in the spotlight with terrific colors that really make a statement!

Here’s what you’ll see the fashion savvy stars wearing on their lips:
•Bright Orange
•Berry, &
•Bubblegum Pink

Check out the celebrities pictured below, then RECREATE your lip look for spring with the irresistible newest Whitening Lightning ~ Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Glosses !

BRIGHT ORANGE:

NICOLE RICHIE

LUPITO NYONG’O

KATE BLANCHETT

BERRY:

KERRY WASHINGTON

EMMA WATSON

MARGOT ROBBIE

BUBBLEGUM PINK:

CAMILLA BELL

SOPHIA BUSH

KAYLEE COUCO

I had an opportunity to try two of these new Whitening Lightning glosses! The unique packaging for their lip gloss has a perfect little mirror on the side of the container and a cap that lights up when you remove the applicator, letting you apply or touch up your gloss “anytime and anywhere“! I was quite impressed before I even applied the gloss which I in turn found to be a perfect consistency! I prefer a hydrating/moisturized look and feel from a lip gloss, and that’s exactly what the Whitening Lightning Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss provided!

Whitening Lightning Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss will decrease lip wrinkles, increase your lip volume , and moisturize your lips. Your lips will feel and look great! It contains Collagen Peptides that “rapidly speed up cell renewal to increase your lip size painlessly and safely”!

Take a look at my lips before: (I took some before and after images so you could really see how nice the Whitening Lightning Gloss enhances, smooths, and colors your lips.)

My Lips BEFORE Whitening Lightning Gloss

My Lips AFTER:
Wearing Whitening Lightning SUMMER FUN lip gloss

My Lips AFTER:
Wearing Whitening Lightning
TIARA PINK lip gloss

Now you’re all set with the “In” colors for the season, at a reasonable price of only $22-$24 for a generous sized product!

Place your order at: http://www.whiteninglightning.com

Wait till you see of the beautiful “Classic Collection and Exotics Collection” of Whitening Lightning Color Your Smile Lip Glosses! I know you’ll be back for more!

ABOUT WHITENING LIGHTNING:Quoting some information about Whitening Lightning, they also have, and are known for their very popular line of “fast-at-home whitening products for your teeth that are safe and easy to use, available in over 100 countries, and getting great attention in the professional field, and amongst Hollywood celebrities, and consumers alike. The products are gluten-free, cruelty free, an never tested on animals.”

Find out more information when you visit: http//www.whiteninglightning.com

(Quoted and/or Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact sheet along with celebrity images for use in the article. Any personal commentary about Whitening Lightning Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss was my personal opinion from using products provided to me. Before and After Lip images courtesy Vicki L. Fischer.)

I was quite thrilled when given the opportunity to try Nioxin. My hair is fine, wavy, and for as long as I can remember I’ve always tried products to achieve more volume in my hair. As I got older it seemed to me that it wasn’t just volume I was looking for, as I had literally noticed that my hair had gotten a bit thinner! That really bothered me.

While researching the Nioxin website to learn more about their product and read that *”78% of people, male and female, will experience thinning hair,“ I actually was amazed but not surprised considering what was going on with my hair!

Here are the products that I was able to try:

NIOXIN DIAMAX™

NIOXIN DIAMAX™ is a product that you leave in your hair. With a combination of “Niacinamide”, “Panthenol”, and “Caffeine”, DIAMAX provides the ability to increase the “diameter” of each of your hair strands, and actually permeates your hair giving it more volume and ease of management.

As a result, working on the outside and inside of your hair you’ll find that your hair will become stronger, more durable, and be less inclined to experience breakage!

NIOXIN REJUVENATING ELIXIR

NIOXIN REJUVENATING ELIXIR is a great product to repair hair that has been “color treated” or is “damaged or dry”! Apply and leave in your hair after you’ve shampooed. While your hair is still damp take a small amount of the product and work it “evenly” throughout your hair. ELIXIR, conditions and gives support to the “hair shaft”, protecting and helping damaged hair. It’s very light weight, and helped diminish the dull, dry appearance of my hair.

NIOXIN VOLUMIZING REFLECTIVES™

NIOXIN VOLUMIZING REFLECTIVES™ is the product that really got my attention. This product will help strengthen your “hair shaft“, and NOT cause a product buildup on your scalp OR hair. Most impressive to me is that it’s alcohol free!

In the past, I think I used too much product on my hair thinking that it would give me more volume. Fact being, I now realize that I was actually weighing down my hair and defeating my purpose. Nioxin offers a “lighter consistency product” that seems to work throughout the “hair shaft” and not just sit on top of the hair.

NIOXIN THERM ACTIV PROTECTOR

NIOXIN THERM ACTIV PROTECTOR is a spray with “Lightplex” that addressed some of the things I was looking for to help with my dry hair, and get some body as well! It gave a nice shine to my hair, and I used it to shape and hold my waves in place to achieve a soft finished look to my hair. It’s suggested that you use it on medium to course hair. For me, I had no problem using it on my fine hair!

I just had to share Nioxin with my brother, Robb, who also has a wave to his hair, but has had challenges with thinning hair in his crown area. After trying the products, here is what he had to say:
“I’ve been using the NIOXIN ELIXIR and DIAMAX for about a week. I have to say my hair feels and looks thicker. I had been complaining that my hair felt dry, like hay and now MP (my wife) says it feels soft. I liked it so much we bought Nioxin shampoo and conditioner to compliment the system! I am using it alongside my prescribed product, so it seems like a success.”

I also wanted to get an opinion from MP’s mom, Joyce! Joyce is a lovely woman who has been troubled with thinning hair. She wears a fashionable short hairstyle, but wanted to give DIOXEN a try! After Joyce tried the products she said, “Thanks for the NIOXIN VOLUME ENHANCER. I used it this morning and honestly my hair definitely feels fuller! The fullness means a lot to me who has thin hair. It also is not a greasy product but nice and smooth.
Thanks again.
Joyce”

If this article has caught your interest, and you are dealing with thinning hair, I really recommend you visit the Nioxin website!

There you’ll be able to:
• Do an online consultation right on the website.
• Learn all about the products Nioxin offers.
• Find out more about your specific product needs.
• View videos that will show you how to use the products.
• Purchase products… They even have thinning hair system kits, and so much more!

Take a moment and go to the website:
http://www.nioxin.com

ABOUT NIOXIN:
“Nioxin’s advanced technologies provide real solutions for making the most of the hair you have, transforming the hair care industry and bringing hope and confidence to men and women everywhere.” ~ Quoted from the Nioxin website listed above, where you can learn more about this innovative company.

(“Quoted“and/or “Paraphrased” information in this article was obtained from a provided fact sheet, and www.nioxen.com. The *source of the quote used regarding the percentage of male and female thinning hair is *from (credit): Global Segmentation 2006 Study among 20,000 salon clients in 17 global countries. Personal commentary was my opinion from my use of the Nioxin products provided to me.)

The Beauty Trend Events this year at Nordstrom have been exceptional!

BEAUTY TREND EVENT
MAY 9th and 10th !

This weekend, May 9th and 10th, make a point to be sure to swing by your local Nordstrom and experience one of Nordstrom’s Beauty Trend Events! Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with their savvy beauty experts and industry insiders. They will share the latest beauty tips and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it!

To RSVP or for special accommodations, simply call or stop by your favorite cosmetics counter, located within Nordstrom.

Join The Fun This Weekend At:

Nordstrom Braintree
250 Granite Street
Braintree, MA 02184
781.519.7200

Nordstrom Cherry Creek
2810 East First Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
720.746.2424

Nordstrom Cherry Hill
2000 Route 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856.773.5600

Nordstrom Fashion Show
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 81909
702.862.2525

Nordstrom Glendale
102 Caruso Avenue
Glendale, CA 91210
818.502.9922

Nordstrom Keystone
8702 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317.810.9809

Nordstrom MacArthur
301 Cumberland Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757.314.1111

Nordstrom Richmond
11812 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
804.364.6900

Nordstrom Roseville
1131 Galleria Boulevard
Roseville, CA 95678

Nordstrom Southpoint
6910 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
919.806.3700

Nordstrom Spokane
828 West Main Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
509.455.6111

Nordstrom Tyler
3601 The Galleria at Tyler
Riverside, CA 92503
951.351.3170

Nordstrom West Farms
600 Westfarms Mall
Farmington, CT 06032
860.521.9090

About the Trends:
•Pretty Striking: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/beauty-trending-now-pretty-striking
•Midnight Bronze : http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/midnight-bronze/3712411

BEAUTY TREND EVENT
MAY 9th and 10th !

Follow Nordstrom Beauty:
Twitter: @NordstromBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nordstrom
Instagram: @Nordstrom
Pinterest: pinterest.com/nordstrom
Blog: blogs.nordstrom.com/beauty

(Quoted or Paraphrased information in this PR-Article obtained from a provided PR fact sheet.)