Getting stronger with EMSCULPT, the no-pain, muscle-building, fat-loss medical device*

*In collaboration with S-Thetics, Beaconsfield.

My husband is super-fit, works out most days with weights and the odd run. But although I have a chronic pain condition, I've recently done far more sit-ups in half an hour than he - or anyone - could ever dream of. Twenty-thousand to be precise.

While I let that sink in, I’ll admit, it wasn’t under my own steam. I've used medical technology for my abdominal muscles to benefit from the physical effects of the equivalent of 20,000 sit-ups and without actually moving myself.

Intrigued? Who wouldn't be?

Lack of body strength

In recent years I’ve found myself with a bit of a problem. I have a structural weakness in my back thanks to Ehlers Danlos syndrome, but repeated abdominal surgeries have decimated my stomach muscles, leaving me with a dangerously weak upper body.

The result has been regular episodes of my back giving way, with my weak abs leaving me crawling on the floor, unable to hold myself up. One recent, memorable incident meant my husband and son had to roll me, shrieking, onto a large drawing board to carry me to bed.

Something had to change - but my EDS and PoTS preclude me from doing sufficient - or really any - exercise. Even standing up still for long can be a challenge.

Then I came across something that changed my life.

Magical muscle machine

The answer was EMSCULPT. This miracle medical device makes you not only stronger but also slimmer in just four sessions of half-an-hour each. I was introduced to it by Miss Sherina Balaratnam at her multi-award-winning medical aesthetics clinic, S-Thetics, in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.

I'm a huge fan of S-Thetics and have had a number of beneficial and life-enhancing treatments there previously.

This video I've put together explains what it’s done for me - and could do for you.

*I received this particular session of EMSCULPT courtesy of S-Thetics Clinic.

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A sharper look with EndyMed's V-shaped facial treatment

The paradigm of the older 'invisible' woman has now been demolished, as business leaders, movie stars, musicians and supermodels are showing the world that vitality, relevance and beauty do not end at 40, 50 or above.

We may tell ourselves that for people like Kylie (Minogue), Nicole, Sandra, Cindy, Sharon, Meryl, etc, looking good is part of their job. But whatever your lifestyle, time constraints or bank balance, taking care of yourself should be taken seriously, whatever your age.

In the last few years since I've been living with chronic pain, I've tried to help myself by taking up meditation, giving up eating meat, drinking more water and stepping up my skincare. None of it takes too long and, for me, looking my best gives me an 'armour' to face the world. It also plays a vital role in supporting my mental health.

The life experience that comes with being older is something to be cherished. But I've discovered you don’t need to resort to drastic measures if you feel you the mirror isn’t reflecting back how you still feel inside. There are new, non-invasive, clinical facial treatments that you can have in your lunch-hour. I think of them as a 'facial plus'.

I’ve written about EndyMed 3DEEP before and how it restores the skin's elasticity that the young take for granted. Now there’s another tool in the EndyMed kit – a V-shaped head that is specifically for the jawline – it’s the enemy of emerging jowls and the secret weapon of many mature celebrities of both genders (note, it's not suitable for everyone - you'll need a consultation first).

I’ve been lucky enough to be invited back to Miss Sherina Balaratnam’s award-winning clinic in Beaconsfield to try it out. Here's the short video review I made about it...


See the other videos I've done with S-Thetics here

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