Don't brush your teeth to keep them clean and healthy!

Brushing your teeth using conventional manual and electric toothbrushes may become a thing of the past as the latest in ultrasound technology hits the UK oral care market.

German made Emmi-dent ultrasonic toothbrushes are set to change the way we clean our teeth. The clinically proven and patented toothbrush technology utilizes 'nano-bubbles' in conjunction with 100% ultrasound to clean teeth and safely destroy bacteria and plaque, deep in the gum pockets, where conventional and electric toothbrushes cannot reach.

The Emmi-dent ultrasonic toothbrush looks like any other electric toothbrush, but is used in a very different way. Brushing becomes unnecessary because ultrasound does all the work through microscopic `nano bubbles` that are created when the special non abrasive toothpaste and ultrasound interact.

You will need to resist the temptation to brush your teeth with the Emmi-dent toothbrush. Just position the brush head on the teeth (usually 3 at a time), allowing the ultrasound to work for about 5 seconds before moving on to the next set of teeth.

We have all developed the habit of brushing over many years, so it may difficult to stop brushing and let the ultrasound and 'nano bubbles' do the work, but If you persevere, the results may astound you! The Emmi-dent can destroy bacteria and plaque and make light work of hard to remove tea, coffee, wine and other stains, taking your teeth back to their natural colour in just 3 or 4 days of use.

Recent studies suggest that oral health and gum disease in particular are related to serious conditions such as heart disease. The Emmi-dent can help improve your oral health and reduce gum disease, potentially reducing other health risks. It is safe and effective for use with fillings, crowns, bridges and implants so your dentist is also likely to be pleased with you too!

The Emmi-dent 100% Ultrasonic Toothbrush was show-cased to dental professionals and other visitors to the 'Innovation Zone' at the British Dental Association Conference and Exhibition in April 2012 and is now available to UK consumers and dental professionals.

 For further information, contact the UK distributor:
SleepRight (Europe) Limited
+44 (0)845 299 7089
info@sleepright.eu

Ageing past the menopause

The female body begins to age from as early as the age of 30, although we don’t necessarily notice any physical changes until much later on. The most visible changes affect the skin and hair, although ageing also has a significant impact on the brain and mind. If you are approaching or going through the menopause, there is plenty that you can do to reduce the risks of damage.

In the Spring 2012 issue of The Menopause Exchange newsletter, gerontologist and anti-ageing expert Dr Marios Kyriazis looks at the effects of ageing at and around the time of the menopause. He concentrates on skin and hair changes (e.g. wrinkles and thinning hair) and memory problems, with advice on ways to combat the ageing process.

“No-one can escape the effects of ageing on the body, but it is possible to reduce the risk of noticeable changes,” says Norma Goldman, founder and director of The Menopause Exchange. “In his article, Dr Kyriazis discusses the role of food supplements, skin and hair products and cosmetic surgery.”

The Menopause Exchange is completely independent – it’s not sponsored by any companies and is funded purely by subscriptions from individuals and healthcare professionals. Other articles in the Spring 2012 issue include who can’t take HRT?, bladder symptoms at the menopause and ovarian cancer. We have also included information on the talks and seminars given by Norma Goldman to women, healthcare professionals and organisations.

Take a look at Norma Goldman’s video ‘The Menopause – keep your cool’ on the home page of The Menopause Exchange website to hear general information on the menopause. Benefit from her top ten tips on how to cope with your symptoms, with information on HRT, complementary therapies and self-help lifestyle measures.

Visit The Menopause Exchange website at www.menopause-exchange.co.uk.

For more information on The Menopause Exchange, write to The Menopause Exchange at PO Box 205, Bushey, Herts WD23 1ZS, call 020 8420 7245, fax 020 8954 2783 or send an
e-mail to norma@menopause-exchange.co.uk

NHS Scotland goes live with Advanced Health & Care’s Adastra patient management

Adastra out-of-hours patient management system is now used across all Scotland

Tayside, Forth Valley and Borders NHS Boards have recently gone live with Adastra from Advanced Health & Care (Advanced). Adastra, which is a market-leading patient management system designed specifically for out-of-hours, urgent and unscheduled care, is now used across all 14 NHS Boards in Scotland.

Adastra operates across seven locations in Tayside, three locations in Forth Valley and five locations in Borders, replacing a legacy patient management solution previously used across all three Boards.

The Adastra patient management system, which supports efficient and clinically safe case management over the phone, in consultation rooms and in the home, strongly supports the Scottish Government’s e-health strategy. This includes delivering integration with all the supporting e-health resources required by out-of-hours clinicians.

The e-health strategy mandates all Scottish health boards to use information and technology to maximise efficiency and savings; to enable people to communicate with NHSScotland; to contribute to care integration; to improve the availability of information and to improve the safety of people taking medicines.
Adastra is being used by the consortium to record all patient care activity and support effective clinical assessment.

Adastra links seamlessly to NHS24, an online and telephone-based service that is designed to provide comprehensive up-to-date health information and self-care advice which is available to patients 24/7.

Advanced’s Adastra system is used within organisations across the UK and Ireland including GP out-of-hours services; NHS 111 services; walk-in centres; urgent care centres; minor injuries units and community nursing teams.
For more information about the Adastra product or to arrange an appointment please contact Advanced Health & Care on 01233 722670.

Brain Injury Group runs free drop-in advice clinics for carers in Carer’s Week, June 18-24

The Brain Injury Group – which comprises expert brain injury solicitors, case workers and associated support professionals – is running a series of free drop-in advice clinics for carers of brain injured relatives and friends during Carer’s Week (June 18-24, 2012).

When a brain injury occurs in a family, the relatives and friends often have to step up to the challenge of caring for their injured loved one. This is a very demanding, life-changing role but help is available in terms of funding, guidance and support.

The Brain Injury Group’s drop-in clinics can advise carers of the opportunities that may be available to them.

“Brain injuries can have a devastating effect on the whole family, which is why it’s so important they receive the right legal advice and support services to help them manage the years ahead,” says Sally Dunscombe, co-founder and director of the Brain Injury Group. “The Brain Injury Group understands the vital role that carers play in the long term support and recovery of people with brain injuries,” she continues. “Our expert advisers can help carers cope and in many cases, where compensation can be claimed from a third party who caused the brain injury, our solicitors can help secure future financial stability for the brain injured person.”

Help in person
The Brain Injury Group drop-in advice clinics will offer free legal advice and support services without any obligations as well as general information and signposting to the other local services that may be available. So far clinics are confirmed in the following places:-

• Manchester - Wythenshawe Hospital Outpatients, Monday 18th June and Manchester Royal Infirmary Outpatients Wednesday 20th June
• Newcastle –Eldon Leisure Centre, Thursday 21st June
• Liverpool – St George’s Hall, Thursday 21st June
• Cardiff – details to be confirmed
• London – Argenta House, Camden, Friday 22nd June

This list is expected to grow so check www.braininjurygroup.co.uk. Carers who can’t access the drop-in clinics can call the Brain Injury Group free helpline on 0800 612 9660 to be referred to their nearest Brain Injury Group specialist solicitor who can help.

Help online
In addition to the clinics, the Brain Injury Group is publishing a carer’s microsite including advice articles, FAQs and signposting services. This will go live at the end of May at www.braininjurygroup.co.uk/carers

One carer’s story
Sue Organ, the wife and carer of Charles Organ, is pleased to see the Brain Injury Group reach out to carers of brain injured friends and relatives. “I am very fortunate in that Charles’ solicitor - Neil Elliot of Thrings, a Brain Injury Group member – fought hard for compensation on our behalf,” says Sue who co-founded the Brain Injury is BIG support group during Carer’s Week last year.

 “The compensation Thrings secured for us meant we could afford to employ professional care and source specialist equipment so that Charles could return home,” she continues. “It is vital that carers of brain injured people know where to find the help they need and I’m pleased to see the Brain Injury Group support Carer’s Week to raise awareness of the work carers do and the opportunities available to us on behalf of our brain injured relatives.”

For information about Carer’s Week visit: www.carersweek.org

E-Lites electronic cigarettes create a media buzz

E-Lites electronic cigarettes are getting rave reviews in the media as their popularity among British smokers grows to record levels.

Reviewers at FHM, Mixmag and a range of websites have heaped praise on E-Lites, the smoking alternative that’s cheaper, healthier and safer than standard cigarettes.

During a recent feature on smoking in FHM magazine, E-Lites were hailed as a great success after a reader put the leading electronic cigarette brand to the test to help alleviate her 10-20 day habit. She said: “I nearly always have an electronic cigarette rather than a proper one. All my friends thought they were weird, but now they think they're amazing and everyone wants one.”

E-Lites also survived the festival test when a Mixmag editor trialled them at a major music event last month. “I haven't smoked a real ciggie since March 16th so that's great. I’ve been singing their praises too.”

The electronic cigarette brand has also recently been trumpeted by Geekoid.co.uk as a healthier alternative to smoking “as (E-Lites) literally deliver the nicotine hit, without any of the poisonous smoke affecting you or the others around your vicinity. Oh, and …. you’re legally allowed to smoke them in restaurants, pubs and clubs.”

Ahead of No Smoking Day in March, E-Lites electronic cigarettes were featured in the Metro newspaper as ‘fags without the drag’.

Unlike standard cigarettes, E-Lites are free of the most damaging ingredients, such as tar, tobacco and other toxins. Instead, a measured amount of nicotine is inhaled in the form of a steam-like vapour to provide satisfaction without the nasty side-effects. Hundreds of thousands of UK smokers are now using E-Lites to reduce the harmful effects of smoking.

For those trying to cut down or quit traditional cigarettes, E-Lites electronic cigarettes offer an effective replacement aid to help control the amount of nicotine entering the body. They also have the added advantage of being legally unrestricted to smoke anywhere.

E-Lites founder and co-director Adrian Everett said: “We’ve been thrilled by the response from the media recently and there’s clearly growing public awareness about the advantages of E-Lites electronic cigarettes. Our products have introduced a new ‘harm reduction’ option for those who can’t quit smoking completely or simply don’t wish to, and we’re confident that 2012 will be our biggest year yet.”

To see the latest media reviews for E-Lites, please visit www.e-lites.co.uk/in-the-press

Access Legal from Shoosmiths to provide free wills for Marie Cure Cancer Care

Access Legal from Shoosmiths has announced it will become the national free wills provider for end of life care charity Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Access Legal will support Marie Curie's Free Wills Scheme by writing wills for anyone over 55. The service will be provided with the hope some people will include a gift in their wills to the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity; however, there's no obligation to do so.

In addition to Access Legal from Shoosmiths, other law firms and will-writing providers will continue to work for the charity as well.

Tevor George, Partner and Head of Access Legal's Wills, Family and Wealth Team said: "We feel privileged and very proud to be associated with such a highly respected UK charity in this way.

"We'll work closely with Marie Curie Cancer Care to ensure that both the charity and its supporters benefit from the free Will writing service our knowledgeable legal advisers are able to provide.

"This is a new and exciting relationship, and one we hope will last for many years to come."

Marie Curie Cancer Care is dedicated to providing quality end of life care to patients and their family members. In addition to its home nursing service and nine hospices, it also supports terminally ill patients with more logistical advance care planning- often with the help of its partners. Advance care planning may include making advanced funeral arrangements, setting up an advance directive and writing a living will.

Access Legal is highly qualified to take on this charitable endeavour, as it devotes a large portion of its consumer services to wills, family and wealth. It offers legal advice on probate, making a will, contesting a will, inheritance tax and estate administration. The Access Legal website features will-related case studies, useful legal guides and an extensive FAQ section on wills and family law.

CyclingBuddy goes global

CyclingBuddy.com the FREE website that helps members find other members to cycle with are today celebrating their 2 month anniversary. The site already has over 2,300 cyclists signed up and rapidly gaining traction in other markets too.

CyclingBuddy was launched on the back of a very successful running equivalent (www.joggingbuddy.com) which already has members in 99 countries around the globe.

Its founder Tony Piedade, said "CyclingBuddy is developing into a great community of cyclists. Since the launch 2 months ago our members have already logged in excess of 80,000 miles and shared over 650 of their favourite cycling routes. I am very pleased that members overseas area already signing up too. We now have members in China, Australia, South Africa, USA, Canada and many european countries. Its early days, but very exciting"

Members who sign up to the site are able to also benefit from a number of neat features like planning a route, saving it and downloading the GPX files ready to be uploaded into a navigation product for the cyclist to follow. Members are also able to log all of their rides and keep track of their progress.

While it is still early days for CyclingBuddy.com, industry partners like Madison and Chain Reaction Cycles have already seen the potential and have secured a relationship with what promises to be the leading Social Networking website dedicated to cycling.

To sign up users should simply visit www.cyclingbuddy.com

For further information contact info@cyclingbuddy.com