Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Kate Winslet - at Her Voluptuous Best Posted by Eric Williams at 12:16 AM

Kate Winslet, of the Titanic fame has always flaunted her voluptuous body and believes that you can be look and feel beautiful if you are healthy and not “sickly thin”. Mother of two beautiful children, she hates the idea of starving to get into the mold of sexy actresses. With a beautiful body and flawless skin, this actress works out occasionally and is quite a loves to eat.

To be at her healthiest best, she does not eat bread and has given up on alcohol. She has also limited the amount of processed food that she eats as she says that they have additives that are harmful. She has only natural healthy food and works out once in a while on the treadmill to burn off some fat and quotes “I don’t drink, don’t eat bread and limit processed food as it tends to be full of additives. A little bit of running on the treadmill every now and then helps. It bores the hell out of me, but you’ve got to do it.”

Kate has always been bony and never in the league of actresses who claim to be size 0. Post the birth her daughter; she tried to shed the extra weight with the help of facial analysis. This involved consuming food based on the spots and changes on the face. These external symptoms represented the nutritional deficiencies of the body. On this practice she quotes “The weight just dropped off, my skin’s much better; I never feel tired. I just feel great.”

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Monica Bellucci Weight Loss Secret. Posted by Eric Williams at 6:02 AM

Even in her early 40’s this Italian beauty can still make heads turn. She is supple, tall, voluptuous with elegant features. She carries her voluptuous frame with élan, a far cry from other actresses who are starving themselves to the point of looking anorexic. Post two children, she still has the figure to make men salivate.

Monica Bellucci has not succumbed to botox and surgeries and prefers to age with grace. This is so unlike all the other actresses who are busy hiding their botox treatments and surgeries. She believes that beauty is inhabited and prefers it to come from her inner soul and fluidity. She is an avid reader and enjoys French poetry. She can speak Italian, French and English fluently and also has working knowledge of Spanish. When quizzed about her weight loss programs, and how she is able to maintain the voluptuous frame without putting on more weight, she says that this happens because she practices “portion control”. Based on this, she does not diet, but has everything in small portions, including her favorite, pasta. This keeps her calories in check, taste buds happy and supplies her body with its daily dose of nutrients. She also claims that she does not like to exercise, but does swim to keep herself healthy.

Monica has said that she will never move to Hollywood for good as they are obsessed with young actresses who are skinny. She quotes “I will never be skinny. I had a child a year ago and I have been lazy. I love to eat. Who cares? I am natural.” Well…she definitely is a natural!!!

Michael Douglas does botox Posted by Eric Williams at 5:51 AM

Michael Douglas, even at the age of 65 can give a lot of his contemporaries a run for their money. Married to Catherine Zeta-Jones, a welsh actress; he can still make women go weak in the knees. Michael has fathered three children, a son from his previous marriage and two children from his current marriage. His career spans a few decades, with him having started a singer, but finding his calling in acting.

Despite the age, his skin and hair are well maintained, making him look far younger than his actual years. Gossip has it that he has under gone hair transplants, several times to keep this hair looking thick and in place.

The grapevine has also been abuzz with rumors that he has undergone several botox treatments to keep the wrinkles away though in a few images, the wrinkled turkey neck gives the game away. His skin and hair fetish even at the age of 65 could be because of having a wife 25 years his junior. But this botox treatment requires Michael to go for regular botox injections every six months. This year he will be seen in “Wall Street 2: Money never sleeps”, that is releasing in July.

Friday, July 2, 2010 Sylvester Stallone’s Hair Transplant Posted by Eric Williams at 6:03 AM

The original ROCKY AND RAMBO, Sylvester Stallone has an icon for machismo for decades now. Currently in his 60’s, he still looks extremely fit, with his muscles in place and oozes charm and sexuality. From the days of Rambo, where he essayed the role of a troubled Vietnam War veteran, sporting a mane of unruly hair, to this day where he is still flaunting normal looking hair, Sylvester has definitely defied age. Though in his movie “Judge Dread”, people noticed his receding hair line in the slick back look, now he’s back in action with his hair in place.

Though speculations are rife about him having undergone hair restoration in the form of hair transplant, there has been no confirmation from the sides of his spokesmen. Whatever the case, some doc has done an amazing job with his hair.

What is hair transplant?
This is a surgical method to restore hair. Surgical methods are incredibly quick and result oriented. If skillfully performed, they can last a life time, with a natural finish unlike the fake appearance that a wig offers. This is the most safe and effective form of hair treatment.. But it is important to note the caliber and density of hair on the posterior scalp as that is the donor region. Higher the density and better the quality, better the hair growth in the transplanted region. The procedure involve removing the healthy hair bearing portions with follicles that are genetically resistant to baldness and transplanting them onto the bald patch where they take root and grow as natural hair. Also termed as follicular unit transplantation, it can be best explained as redistribution of hair on the scalp. The follicular groupings are removed from the posterior part of the scalp by an elliptical excision and carefully dissected and divided into follicular units which are then added on the recipient site of the scalp. These sites are carefully created between thinning hair and the effect of this surgery can last for years.

Cameron Diaz’s Skin Problems Posted by Eric Williams at 5:47 AM

Cameron Diaz became a rage in the 1990’s.Respected not just for her gorgeous looks but also for her acting, she acted in movies like the Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding, There's Something About Mary, Charlie's Angels, Vanilla Sky, Gangs of New York, and other Hollywood films. Her latest film “Knight and day” is yet to be released.

But this stunning lass has a history of bad skin which is a nightmare for actresses who need to look their best at all times. The camera has captured her scabs, pimples and hyperpigmentation time and again. Later there were reports that she was suffering from psoriasis on her elbow and was undergoing treatment for the same.

What is psoriasis?
It is a non-contagious common skin condition which results in rapid skin cell reproduction with the skin getting red, dry, patchy and thick. It also results in dry flakes and skin scales due to rapid buildup of skin cells. Psoriasis commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees, and scalp. The cause of this disease is unknown though it’s said to be because of genetic predisposition and environmental factors.

Treatment
There in no known permanent cure of psoriasis as it is said to come back even after treatment. Treatment for small areas involves prescription topical cortisone creams and vitamin D creams. Extensive psoriasis can be treated with injectable anti-inflammatory medicines called biologics. Since they suppress the immune system and can increase the risk of infections, those tend to be reserved for wider areas. But overuse if immunosuppressants are not recommended as they can lead to various other disorders.

Studies have shown that natural sunlight can cure psoriasis though the results may vary in patients. There are also light therapy’s available in clinics that have shown remarkable improvement in cases of psoriasis. These lights include PUVA, UVB, and narrow band UVB

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Britney Spears Acne Woes Posted by Eric Williams at 10:30 PM

When Britney spears sang "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman", may be she was referring to her acne issues that arises usually in among teenagers. Britney has a history of acne, right from her teens to her time of pregnancy. Even with all the possible air brushing that showed her as a healthy women with peach and cream complexion, it’s been hard for Britney to hide her acne from the paparazzi. Time and again, the acne keeps coming back to haunt her.This just goes on to day that with all the money and fame, even a stare lik Britney is not immune to such skin disorders.

Causes of acne

• Blockage of The Skin Pores: Blockage of the skin pore results in trapping of the oil within. This could occur due to and overactive oil gland enlargement which results in excess production of oil. The pores get blocked by dead skin, dust and grime.
• Activity of Normal Skin Bacteria: The skin has a healthy growth of the bacteria propionibacterium acne that protects the skin against other bacterial infections. When oil is trapped in the skin, it promotes proliferation of propionibacterium acne. These bacteria, in the presence of oil produce chemicals which cause inflammation.
• Inflammation: Inflamed skin is characterized by redness, swelling, warmth and discomfort. This is basically a response of the body’s immune system to get rid of unwanted foreign substances.
• Heredity Can Play a Role: Studies show that there can be history of acne in the family which means that there can be genetic basis to acne.

Tips to cure acne

1. Drink water- Water is the best source of detoxification. It also helps to keep the skin healthy and glowing.
2. Wash your face with an antibacterial facewash or soap to kill bacteria.
3. Add fruits to your diet as they contain antioxidants that help fight acne. Green tea is also a healthy alternative.
4. Have green, leafy vegetable and salads as they are a good source of multi vitamins and salads.
5. Maintain hygiene- Wash your pillow case often as they absorb the bacteria and oil and you get exposed to them every time you sleep. Also wash your towels as often as possible.
6. Avoid make up as they block pores and prevent your skin from breathing out.
7. Keep you hair dandruff free as dandruff flakes can also block the pores and result in acne
8. Do not keep touching and pricking your pimples as they increase the sebum production. It also causes the membrane to rupture and increases the chances of infection.

Jhonny Depp’s Hair Transplant Posted by Eric Williams at 10:24 PM

Johnny Depp is known for his versatility as and actor. Depp has played many characters in his career, and sported different looks and hair styles for each of them. His commendable performances such as the show from screen greats such as Antonio Banderas in the finale to Robert Rodriguez's "mariachi" trilogy and once Upon a Time in Mexico saw him grow by leaps and bounds as an actor. In that same year he starred in the marvelous family blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” playing a character that only a star like Depp could pull off: the charming, conniving and roguish Capt. Jack Sparrow. In this role, he wasn’t just celebrated for his performance but also for his appearance. The unique Jack Sparrow hair style did not go unnoticed.

With time, Johnny Depp experienced hair loss which was noticed by his fans and criticized by the critics. With the stardom, he also had to change his hair style and hair color which involved his hair getting exposed to a lot of chemicals and hair colors. His hair density became scarce with his scalp being exposed, whenever he opted for a middle parting.

Lately, the media has noticed that his hair is looking well again, with a normal heap even in the front. Grapevine has it that Johnny opted for a hair transplant to get back his normal look again. Though it’s not been confirmed by Depp himself, but people who have seen his before and after images swear by the fact that Depp has gone under the knife to get this effect. By the look of his photographs, looks like his doctors have done a fantastic job as it’s hard to figure out that he wasn’t born naturally with the hair that he is sporting nowadays.

Friday, June 25, 2010 Victoria Beckham Suffers from PCO’s Posted by Eric Williams at 6:13 AM

Victoria Beckham is one of the most glamorous names in Hollywood who suffers from one of the most painful gynecological disorders called PCO’s (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). This singer, entrepreneur and lyricist is married to ace footballer David Beckham and has three sons from him named Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.

While they were planning a fourth child, she discovered that she was suffering form PCO’s. The symptoms of irregular periods were already there but a visit to the gynecologist reconfirmed that fact that indeed, she was a victim of this disorder.
As of now, more that 10-15% women suffer from this health issue which is more common among overweight women, though there have been incidences of lean and healthy girls also experiencing this at an early age.
Symptoms of this disease are

• Repeated appearance of acne
• Excessive growth of hair especially on the upper lip and under the chins. The hair tends to be thick and coarse
• Loss of hair- Though there is excessive hair growth on the face, the scalp losses hair, leading to receding hair lines and thin, scarce hair.
• Infertility. - PCO’s is said to be one of the leading causes of infertility in women with an alarming rise in the past ten years.
• Weight gain- One of the most common symptoms of this disorders is that women tend to put on weight though doctors have also observed exceptions that thin women also encounter this issue.
• Irregular menstruation- Women with this problem also suffer from irregular, heavy and painful menstrual cycles. Some patients of this disease suffer for more than a month’s lapse in their menstruation while some observe just a few weeks.

Though this disease mostly afflicts women in the child bearing age, it’s also cropped up in some women post menopause.

Thursday, June 24, 2010 Janet Jackson’s Fitness Secret Posted by Eric Williams at 10:29 PM

Janet Jackson is famous for her “yo-yo” image where she tends to put on weight and loose weight rapidly. The way she loses her weight very fast and simple, she just works hard at it. When Janet is in weight loss mode she works with her personal trainer and does power-walking, jogging, weights and cardio. She has revealed that she orders her food from a place in LA which offers calorie packaged all organic food. By self confession she quotes that she has an eating disorder which disrupts her weight management regime.

Since she is in the glamour world constantly under the media scanner, she understands the intricacies and importance of looking good. Janet has her workout routine designed by her personal trainer Tony Martinez which lets her do intense work out to stay in shape.

Her work out regime includes

• She works on her legs, twice a week with workouts that include reverse lunges, toe touches and leg press where she pushes back her legs at a 30 degree angle.
• She works on her upper body twice a week and does push ups, pull downs, chest flyes, biceps and triceps supersets with shoulder lateral raises.
• The rest of the three days she does ab trainings.
• She also includes 5-6 days of cardiovascular workouts which include kickboxing, basketball, tennis, baseball, jumping rope and running.

Post this, she worked with her Nutritionist David Allen and cut down on her calorie intake to just 1,150 and 1,450 calories, having food in very small portions, with just enough food to satisfy her palates and keep her moving and active. The meal was also balanced to keep her healthy and thin. She omitted the junk from her food and cut out processed foods, white sugar and white flour, alcohol and sodas. She drank at least 2-3 liters of waters in a day to keep her body detoxified.

Loose Weight like Oprah Winfrey Posted by Eric Williams at 5:26 AM

Few know that this dark beauty and one of the most successful women in the world was once overweight. She had confessed that this was due to her eating disorder due to underlying depression. The result was a fat, ungainly Oprah who was shy of stepping out in the public and suffered from low self esteem. Oprah took a firm decision to lose weight after her doctor warned her of dire health problems if she continued to carry so much of weight around. She made full commitment to lose weight and signed a contract with herself stating that she will follow her diet program and today boasts of a fit and toned body.

Here is what she did to look ravishing even at the age of 50.

• No to any food that’s white- Oprah gave up anything that looked white in her diet. This included flour, potatoes and sugar. All these are common in processed food such as bread.
• Oprah hired Bob Greene, her personal trainer who helped her shed all those extra pounds by constantly motivating her, pushing her to go the extra mile on the tread mill and warning her off the calories in food. He did not just advice her on losing weight but also about maintaining it and Oprah had the will to follow it.
• Athletic- she runs marathon, and stays fit through strength training, cardio and Pilates.
• She suffered from a lot of emotional upheaval and termed that as the cause of her habit to over eat. She worked through her emotional baggage and was finally able to overcome the habit to binge when it came to food.
• No alcohol- She was smart enough to realize that consumption of alcohol will only disrupt her weight loss program and controlled the urge to drink.
• She stopped eating after a set of time. Post dinner and snacking in between meals were avoided.
• Water- she increased her intake of water and drank lots of it during the course of the day.