What To Do About That Sagging Jawline

I treat quite a large number of  patients who notice the beginnings of loose and sagging jawlines, creases around their mouths and a less-than-tight turgor of their facial muscles.  These folks just need a 'quick fix', some lifestyle modifications and routine touchups.  Botox (injectable poison) is not an option for this highly sophisticated and educated group of individuals, so they opt for low level laser and acuprobe treatments.   Simply 30 minutes on the table with a non-invasive, drug free and relaxing low level laser and acuprobe treatment will leave these individuals looking remarkably better.  Their skin glows and has a youthful appearance.  They feel relaxed and less stressed.  This is because low level laser and acuprobe therapy excites the muscle cells and promotes collagen growth.  The painless and nonivasive cotton tipped probes are strategically moved over key points on the face, scalp, chin and neck to promote lymphatic drainage and new red blood cell production.  This tones and tightens the muscles of the scalp, face and neck.  The client leaves looking remarkably better and feels better because these very same points enhance the performance of the body organs.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  This is one of the best kept secrets out there and I keep it affordable so that every single person can look fabulous and feel better.  $50 for a 30 minute session is all you need to get started on your road to looking and feeling about 10 years younger.  Call or email my office and make an appointment...you're gonna like the way you look and feel!

Rainy Mucky Monday Can Be a FUNDAY!

It's Monday morning, and after a spectacular weekend filled with friends, laughter and warm weather, we're back to Mucky Monday weather here in the Big Apple.
The doggie cut her foot so, she's grounded for the day; her foot being bandaged.  Even the doggie isn't happy when it rains.
Sitting down to the computer and wondering what to write about today, I've got FR2 (the French television station) playing their version of the Today Show.  One segment is showing how you can purchase some really beautiful wallpaper prints (remnants) and by mounting them on coreboard or canvas, you can create some amazing wall art!  The show continues throughout an Parisian apartment (very much akin to a Manhattan flat) and how just color change, a new pillowcase and a few small and inexpensive items can transform a space from blah and boring to fun, exciting, sensual and contemplative.
I spend a fair amount of my life either at my downtown home office or my new space uptown on 57th St.  I find that even moving my potted plants around creates interest and stimulates ideas.  In my home, I quite often change off fruit bowls, coverlets and move artwork to break up boredom.
We are going through a tough recession at the moment.  Many of you have lost your jobs, afraid of losing them or just plain running scared.  Treat yourself today on this Muckey Monday and go purchase a really beautiful flower, or a house plant or buy yourself a scented candle or new pillowcases.

Here's Your Tip of the Day:  Do something small and nice for yourself today and make Mucky Monday into a FUNDAY!!
I'm going to give myself a laser facelift!!  And of course, the doggie will get an extra cookie!

First Day At The New Office!

Wow!  Today is the first day at my new office!  I'm very excited with the new space  and I hope you'll all check out the homepage on my website and see a photo of the reception area
http://www.kmondesire.com/

I will be at this location on Tuesdays from 9am to 7pm.  The address is 250 W57th Street Suite 930.  Central Park is 2 streets away as is the Time Warner Center.  Whole Foods and plenty of great shopping to be had within the immediate area.  Call or email me to stop by and check out the office, wish me luck, find out Acupuncture, Herbs, Laser or Wellness Coaching can make a huge difference in your life.

917-701-7582
k@kmondesire.com

And....for all of you who like the downtown Broad St office, me and Nurse Sooki will be there as always during the other days of the workweek.  For the time being, Nurse Sooki gets Tuesdays off to chase squirrels in the park!

Boy, oh boy!!!! It's like the first day of school--yippee!

Passover and Pass Me This!!

Well, it's Passover, Easter and every other possible celebration coming our way this week!
EVERYONE AND EVERY BODY thinks they're special....and why not???!!!!

So....here's something special I'm passing on to all of you today -
I'm giving a special on laser facial rejuvenation the month of April!
How about them apples??!!

It's needle-free, only takes about 20 minutes, and after a few sessions, your visage (facial appearance) is going to look like you had an extended vacation of rest, oxygen and rejuvenation.

For all of you out there who are either looking for a job (your competition is getting younger and prettier) or have been working hard to achieve your fitness goals - this one's for you!!!
Call or email me today and sign up to look great!!

Rainy Day Blues

Oh, we're in for a 4 day spell of rain, wind and raw, damp weather here in Manhattan.  This can lead to sinus headaches, aches and pains in the joints and the feeling of being 'down in the dumps'.
This is because of the combination of the barometric pressure and humidity in the atmosphere.  The devilish duo cause a feeling of heaviness or being 'weighed down'.
The Healthy Tip of the Day??  Acupuncture is proven to be quite effective for joint pain, headaches, depression and anxiety. 
Laser Facial Treatments are great for headaches and gives your whole visage a 'lifted' appearance!!!
WOW!  Try that one on and see what happens.
Lastly...mild exercise to move the joints and circulation burns off excess fluid and will help to alleviate the headache and joint pains.  The natural endorphins released by the exercise will give you a 'good high' and you'll be smiling before you know it!!
Happy Friday, everyone and Nurse Sooki sends her thanks to all of you who sent her birthday wishes...she even got a carrot cake from one of her fans!!!

How Sweet It Is...Training, Comradery and Friendship

Yesterday, my training partner and I went 10 (3minute each) rounds.  We did a few rounds freestyle punching, then it was all knee, push, and roundhouse combo kicks, punches and blocks followed by sicilian situps and stretching.  As I would with any other patient, I rubbed a little bit of Chinese medical 'hot pepper sauce' on my left knee to 'sweat out' any remaining extraneous fluid.  After about 30 minutes, we could actually see my knee 'sweat'.  Chinese Medicine is just so cool.
One month after surgery I was back!  Although I kicked only with my right leg (because of the tremendous force of impact of the leg to the pad and possible impact of limb to limb), my left leg was my pillar of strength.  I spent all my time up on my toes, perfectly balanced and as light as ever as my right leg once again reached up to 6ft while my left leg danced perfectly in balance.
Today, there is no swelling, no pain and I slept like a baby...not so bad for an old dog!
The Tip for Today?....how sweet it is to do your sport again!  The hard work of doing physical therapy is paying off and I will continue to do exactly what my physical therapist tells me.  The acupuncture and laser self treatments are doing their work to improve circulation and rebuild connective tissue.
The Second Tip of the Day?  How blessed I am to have a great comrade and friend who took the time to support my journey and train with me yesterday.  Your training partner is just that...your partner.  It's a two way street - you support oneanother through your ups and downs and help oneanother to prepare for any event that comes along.  Take time out today to say 'thank you' to your training partner (s) and let them know how much they contribute to your journey of reaching your goals!

So, What Am I Eating For Breakfast and How's That Knee????

Many of you ask me what I eat for breakfast and what my daily food intake is now that I'm on my way to health and fitness. O.K., here's a typical day:
Breakfast:  1 scoop low carb protein with 8oz skim milk and 2 tblspns of flaxseed oil.
Midmorning:  an orange, or a half a grapefruit, or a banana
Lunch:  2 oz lean protein with a handmade salad.  Dressing is a tblspn of olive oil with either balsamic vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon.
Midafternoon snack:  a bit of peanutbutter and honey on a flatbread and a fruit.
Dinner:  3 oz protein, dark leafy greens (hot or cold) and a green vegetable.  Maybe a flatbread or 1/2pita (since I'm a breadaholic).
Beverages:  I usually have a cup of coffee in the morning...or not.  I drink a pitcher of green tea during the day, plus lots of fresh water and at dinnertime, either seltzer with fresh lemon/lime or water.
That's basically the plan.
Today, it is 29 days since my knee surgery and my wonderful and talented surgeon tells me I'm doing just great!  We are going to add a minitrampolene to the mix and I'm bound for the elliptical machine!  Today, I wore real shoes (2.5" heel) and so far, so good!  Stairs are still a bit challenging but we both feel that within another 4 weeks, I might just be seen running again in the downtown area with my trusty dog, Sooki!
What's the secret to the success so far???  Acupuncture and laser for the knee, lots of physical therapy exercises that I do everyday, and proper diet.
Someone asked me today if it is true that acupuncture really works for diet.  YES!!!!  Acupuncture and herbal pills can stimulate thyroid function and boost the metabolism.  It can help drain excess fluid, reduce appetitie and clear toxins from the body that trap fats in the body.
Call or email me if you are interested in my 12 week total health program for Fitness!  It's worked quite well for many of my patients and can work for you too!!

Progress of the knee

To all those who asked....I've been able to do the subway steps today...gently and slowly, but getting there.  The knee is becoming more and more flexible; stronger and stronger everyday.  Today, while during my physcial therapy exercises, I added shadowboxing into the mix...very carefully push kicking with my right leg and practicing knees with the left - imagining I was once again, back in the ring or training for another fight.

Read more about sports medicine, injuries and how to make a comeback from a physical injury by logging onto the link I've got listed on this blog.  You'll be surprised with how much you learn and how important it is to take care of yourself!!
http://www.kmondesire.com/sportsmedicine.html

Post Operative Recovery Tip

I've just had arthroscopic surgery performed on my left knee 8 days ago. Too many years of jamming my knee into too many competitors' ribs led to an inevitable 'cleanup' job. 8 days post op, I'm on the exercise bike everyday for 30 minutes, I have full extension of the knee, almost full flexion, and am doing all my physical therapy exercises to strengthen my core and quads. We expect I will be on the elliptical machine within 7 days and I WILL RUN AGAIN! '
Here's the tip of the day:
If you are surgery-bound, get set up for your physical therapy sessions and get to them as soon as you can. This makes a huge difference in the healing process. DO WHAT I DID: acupuncture before and after surgery speeds up healing, reduces swelling and scarring. Low Level Laser treatments twice weekly for the first 4 weeks will shave so much time off your road to full recovery.

Stay tuned for more on my personal progress and stay healthy!