Leveraging New Technology, YA-MAN Offers Innovative Health Club, Spa Products for Home Use
San Jose, CA (ContentDesk) October 13, 2005 -- Leveraging new technology and electronic innovations for personal products, YA-MAN Ltd. is now offering consumers unprecedented access to spa and health club products for home use.
Sold through the companys new web site, as well as at select retail stores throughout the United States, YA-MAN offers a variety of body composition analyzers, handheld LEDs for skin rejuvenation and plasma ion hairbrushes. http://www.yaman-us.comAs the first Japanese manufacturer to introduce electrolysis in Japan, YA-MAN has successfully utilized electronic technology to achieve health and beauty solutions.
The new products represent a class of health and beauty treatments that previously were only achieved through high-cost salon and health center access.
These individual products can now be used by consumers at home and also by professionals in spas and salons desiring to upgrade their service offerings.Body Composition Analyzers Offer Fitness Monitoring at Home YA-MANs smallest Body Composition Analyzer comes in the size of a traditional pager and quickly and easily measures a variety of important health and fitness factors. Specially, the analyzers measure:* Bone Mass (weight)* Bone Index (100 = typical)* Total Body Water (weight)* Percent Hydration* Body Fat % and Total Fat Weight* Muscle Mass % and Total Muscle Weight* BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)YA-MANs Body Composition Analyzer is still the ONLY analyzer that measures all four body components.
The analyzers are portable and can provide access to important health information to aid in exercise management, osteoporosis prevention and weight management.Leveraging Technology for Skin CareThe latest technology for skin care combines Ion, Vibration, and advanced Light Therapy technology to treat skin conditions such as poor skin texture, uneven pigmentation, and sun-damaged skin. YA-MANs Photo Ion, a handheld photo rejuvenation system the size of a cell phone, offers a variety of skin care solutions employing these methods. It has Blue, Green, Red and Yellow LEDs.
The Photo Ion product encourages collagen formation, treats moderate acne and reduces the effects of aging with anti-oxidant benefits of Vitamin E and C.Light, Ion Discharge Benefit Scalp and HairApplying many of the same technology principles of hair care, YA-MAN has developed a "high-tech" hairbrush that simultaneously cleanses hair and scalp with the sterilization power of ozone.
The Plasma Ion Hairbrushs electronic ion discharge and massaging action stimulates the scalp while the LED photorejuvenation activates metabolism and promotes healthy hair growth.With a host of high-tech health and beauty products, YA-MANs products are available online at http://www.yaman-us.com.About YA-MAN Ltd.Founded in 1969, YA-MAN Ltd. is an international company specializing in the distribution and development of health & fitness products sold throughout Japan, China, Asia, Europe and North America.YA-MAN brings outstanding experience, expertise and tradition together in its goal to enhance the overall beauty and well-being of the body, mind and spirit.ProductsAs the first Japanese manufacturer to introduce electrolysis in Japan, we have accumulated over 35 years of proven international achievements and offer a complete range of todays most innovative and high quality electronic beauty equipment, fitness machines, cosmetics, and health care products.
YA-MAN Ltd. produces a variety of unique health and beauty products which are featured and sold worldwide in retail stores, salons, mail order, and TV shopping.
With more than 400 patents worldwide (granted or pending), we are able to offer the latest technology in all our products and we strive to bring new ideas in personal care to market for the benefit of our customers.Office LocationsWith offices in Japan and in San Jose, California, YA-MAN Ltd. employs a staff of over 100 and generates annual sales in excess of $60M.For More Information, Contact:Silvy YamazakiYA-MAN Ltd.(408)283-9999.
Hair Removal - Choose From Nine Methods
Use this overview to re-examine your current hair removal method
to ensure you are using the best possible method FOR YOU! #1: Depilatories Depilatories as a hair removal method are quick and inexpensive.
However, they can be harsh on the skin and messy. Results: About 2 weeks.
#2: Electrolysis In most cases this hair removal method is permanent. It can be
painful.
Also it could be expensive depending on the size of the
area to be treated. It is important to get professional treatment
to avoid skin damage.
Results: Permanent. #3: Hair Inhibitors They are easy to use with any existing hair removal method
(excluding depilatories). They reduce and even stop hair growth.
Results: After 3 to 6 months, significant reduction in hair
growth, in some cases, permanent. #4: Laser Treatment Now with CoolGlide technology, all skin types can be treated. In
most cases this hair removal method is...
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Vision Instruments and University of Michigan propose innovative approach to facilitate introduction of "Hydrogen Economy". Approach to facilitate Hydrogen Economy would save billions in infrastructure, vehicle changeover costs. Proposal submitted to DO
"There is a great deal of interest in hydrogen as the new energy medium, because hydrogen can be extracted from many sources, using fossil fuels, nuclear power, and alternative energy sources such as wind, solar or biomass." said Jim Beyer, CEO of Vision Instruments.
"But the physical characteristics of hydrogen gas are not favorable for storage.
Hydrogen is very difficult to store even for stationary use, let alone for use in vehicles."
Much effort has been expended to find a storage medium for hydrogen.
These efforts have led to chemical hydrides, metallic hydrides, and even carbon nanotubes.
To date, none have achieved the DOE weight, density and cost requirements for a fuel medium of the future."Hydrogen, while it looks attractive, may not be the best medium for transporting energy," says Atreya.
"The most efficient and convenient medium depends on the renewable sources we can eventually congregate.
For example, it may...
Electrolysis > Vision Instruments and University of Michigan propose innovative approach to facilitate introduction of "Hydrogen Economy". Approach to facilitate Hydrogen Economy would save billions in infrastructure, vehicle changeover costs. Proposal submitted to DO
5 Tips for Hair Removal for Men
Women are not alone when it comes to wanting a good form of hair removal. In fact, hair removal for men is becoming a big business. Men today want hair removal solutions that are also skin friendly. The following information will give men some options for hair removal that will leave them with that just shaven look all the time.
1- Men can use many of the same types of hair removal systems as that are available for women. For example, a man that is interested in getting rid of chest hair can try depilatory creams, waxing or electrolysis.
All of which will also work for facial and back hair issues as well. However, many men that want to rid themselves of unwanted hair may not be so motivated as to shop in the women's beauty isle.
2- Thankfully, the hair removal industry is beginning to take notice to the requests that they have been receiving from men. A popular depilatory company has formulated a cream that works well on men's course hairs. Traditional...
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Laser Hair Removal ? general information
For those who follow fashion, and there are many who do, body hair removal is not a choice.
Today's fashions demand a smooth, hair free body. And it seems that many women (and some men) will go to any lengths to get rid of what society says is "unsightly" body hair.
There are many methods, both old and new, to body hair removal, from shaving and plucking, to electrolysis and the latest trend, laser hair removal.
Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.
There are several factors to consider when deciding which is the best method for you.
A key factor to you may be cost --- laser hair removal is not cheap, but neither is electrolysis.
And how much do you spend weekly (or twice weekly) on having a wax treatment? Laser hair removal does diminish and weaken hair re-growth, meaning you need less treatment.
Another factor you may wish to consider is...
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