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Stuart Johnson, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — It's right beneath the surface, itching to break out. Kyrylo Fesenko is only pretending to be a grown-up.
Inside, a 9-year-old kid is shouting.
A reporter asks him if he's more serious, now that he's a starter.
"I would be serious anyway," he says soberly, "even if I was sitting behind the bench."
But when a follow-up question arises about his growth since joining the Jazz three years ago, he replies, "All day on Sunday, Kyle (Korver) was telling me, like, 'Fes, keep listening to the mellow music, don't get too hyped, don't show any emotions.' "
His smile widens, his eyes laugh.
"I don't think I make like more than five jokes that day," he says of Monday's Game 2 win. "That's not usual for me."
Someone reminds him he's already cracked at least one joke.
"It's not a game day," Fes fires back.
With the absence of Mehmet Okur, who ruptured his Achilles' tendon in Game 1 of the playoffs, Fesenko has suddenly been pushed into the spotlight. He is a refreshing change on a team that prides itself in its no-nonsense approach. He once arrived for summer camp with his hair bleached blond, telling teammates the look "is hot in Ukraine."
He admitted during last year's playoffs in Los Angeles that if he knew Jennifer Aniston was in the crowd, he'd sneak a peak.
"I would do it, I'd be really happy if I see Jennifer Aniston," he said. "I watch her (on TV), like, 25 seasons."
Thus on Wednesday, Fesenko is drawing a crowd of media. They want to know of his conditioning, his attitude, his latest joke. Teammates saunter by, chuckling at his newfound celebrity.
Someone asks if he has a quota on jokes, nowadays.
"It's always been unlimited," he says, "but I think I'll set it at 100, 200 jokes."
While Fesenko's sense of humor entertains, it and his work ethic have sometimes annoyed coach Jerry Sloan, who is long on work adages and short on gag lines. All-Star point guard Deron Williams isn't exactly a candidate for a late-night monologue, either.
Seriousness has been a Jazz theme for decades. John Stockton and Karl Malone could be funny, but seldom showed it. Sloan has spent the last three years squeezing the foolishness from — and improving the work ethic in — his young center.
"Bottom line is sometimes when we work him a little bit, I think he thinks it's punishment, rather than trying to help him," says Sloan. "It's not punishment. We're just trying to make him a better player."
Fesenko's role became a lot more prominent once he replaced Okur in the lineup. He produced a four-point, two-rebound night in Game 2 against Denver, his first-ever playoff start. But his biggest contribution was defensively. He played 20 minutes and helped limit Nuggets center Nene to 18 points and five rebounds.
He made his only two shot attempts, both first-half dunks.
It wasn't a dominating performance, but he did hold his ground.
"Like everybody tells me — especially D-Will — 10 times before the game, 'If you catch the ball in the paint, dunk it; don't try to go for the fade-away shot, layup or anything else. Just dunk it,' " he says.
Korver, Williams and ex-player Matt Harpring all consulted him on focusing this week.
Says Korver: "He just has to calm himself down sometimes; you know, Fes gets pretty excited in life. I just told him to try to mellow out a little bit and listen to some calmer music or something, not that European disco stuff that he pounds in his ears all the time."
But nobody is more interested in turning the affable Fesenko into an attack dog than Sloan.
Which raises the question: Has Sloan been harder on him since he became a starter?
Long pause.
Says Fesenko, trying not to laugh: "Next question."
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Waikato volunteer fire brigades believe it is only a matter of time before someone will die on their watch as they are sent to a growing number of medical callouts.
"And I don't want that kind of outcome hanging over the head of my guys," said Te Aroha fire chief Lindsay Spooner.
The region's fire chiefs are eagerly awaiting the findings of an independent fire service review ordered by Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain, with a formal report into the $325 million-a-year operation due this month.
Alongside the operational functions of the Fire Service, the report is expected to cover the issue of medical response volumes.
In the Waikato, fire crews are being sent to an increasing number of medical callouts including cardiac arrests, abdominal pain and migraines.
Morrinsville firefighters were recently called to a baby born seven weeks premature with breathing difficulties. When the parents had gone to the ambulance station for help, the only ambulance available was out.
"Don't get me wrong, our beef is not with the ambulance staff in our town who do a marvellous job, but the callouts are going to the wrong places and it really needs to be looked at."
The Morrinsville crew have so far been sent to seven cardiac arrests, but were unable to save any of those involved.
The Fire Service and St John have had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in regard to medical callouts since 2005.
St John operations director Michael Brooke said the service had changed its system and now dispatched the nearest available resource to all life-threatening and time-critical emergencies.
"This means Fire Service brigades and stations are more likely to be co-responded to cardiac or respiratory arrests in the future and less likely to be dispatched to other less serious emergencies," he said.
Fire Service assistant national commander Ron Devlin said the new protocols were working well, though he was aware some regions were experiencing "teething problems" which were being worked through.
A review of the current MOU is looking at several areas, including sharing high-level property plans to co-locate where appropriate and a trial of a combined Fire Service/St John vehicle.
Ngaruawahia senior station officer Karl Lapwood welcomed the volume of medical calls and said his brigade was looking to fundraise for a defibrillator.
"We are already going to cardiac arrests, but it would be good to have more gear on board to maximise what support we can provide to our community," he said.
But others, such as the Matamata Fire Brigade, want their focus to be fire and rescue responses only.
Matamata fire chief Kevin Curtis said his team were unhappy about being called out at 11pm because someone in the community had forgotten to take their medication.
"There are safety concerns on both sides, the last thing we want is to go to a medical callout where someone dies and they point the finger at us - there is no way I want someone's death on my hands," he said.
Which is a possibility, according to United Fire Brigades chief executive George Verry, who said the issue of medical callouts was a topic of hot debate at last month's annual conference.
"Some brigades have trained paramedics with medical knowledge geared to go to these calls but there are others that don't," he said. "The work is definitely being extended to different levels - beyond rescue work."
Te Awamutu fire chief Ian Campbell said the growing expectation for the fire service to attend medical-based calls was having "a ripple effect throughout the community".
"We have already done 22 more medical callouts than last year and it feels like the floodgates will open and it just won't stop," he said.
While he stopped short of calling it exploitation, Mr Campbell said the extra calls were placing pressure on an already fragile volunteer base - and their employers.
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Well he should know, the Catholic Church know more about paedophilia than anyone!
This matter should be reported to the police as not only is it discriminating but is incitement to cause violence against the person.
atleast he's being critisised by other church men (and they do apear to be men only.) Perhaps opinions are changing?
Sounds to me that the church is running scared. They are losing their grip and they are using any dirty tatics they can to get what they want.
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Activating MS Office 2013 Standard via KMS running on the same server
Given: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise 64-bit, all the latest security updates applied.
KMS service set up and running, all the recommended updates applied (to handle possible activation issues for Windows 8 etc)
Microsoft Office 2013 Standard deployed on the server mentioned above and on workstations on intranet, volume licensing in effect (proper KMS key for activation of Microsoft Ofice 2013 has been entered).
Problem: I can't activate MS Office 2013 installation running on the same server where KMS service is being run.
There are no entries in KMS event log related to this failure.
Everything was restarted, reinstalled etc several times already (including installing 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the Office).
Note that KMS service works fine. All the workstations activate their MS Office 2013 without a single glitch. However, the installation on the server itself refuses to use KMS.
Judging by what I include below, ospp.vbs hints the above can't be activated via KMS. Is it indeed the case (i.e., I should use MAK activation instead), or I am still missing something?
I followed the KMS troubleshooting hints and related articles, and currently on Technet there are no advice pieces whether the above is at all possible.
Output of slmgr.vbs /dlv 2E28138A-847F-42BC-9752-61B03FFF33CD:
Windows Script Host
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17946
Name: Office 15, KMSHostVL edition
Description: Office 15, VOLUME_KMS channel
Activation ID: 2e28138a-847f-42bc-9752-61b03fff33cd
Application ID: 0ff1ce15-a989-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
Extended PID: 55041-00206-234-486666-03-xxxx-xxxx.xxxx-xxxxxxx
Installation ID: 01683679734050124078134659xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88342
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88343
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88345
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88344
Partial Product Key: xxxxx
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 4
Trusted time: 2/05/2013 10:00:12 AM
Key Management Service is enabled on this machine
Current count: 5
Listening on Port: 1688
DNS publishing disabled
KMS priority: Normal
Key Management Service cumulative requests received from clients
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Nelson again sparks formerly listless Cougar offense
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — When BYU quarterback Riley Nelson was allowed time to improvise, he usually made the Oregon State defense pay.
Nelson rushed 12 times for 89 yards, and completed 17-of-27 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns, to lead the Cougars to a 38-28 victory Saturday at Reser Stadium.
"Riley just gives you a unique element because he can scramble for those yards, even when the play isn't designed for him," said coach Bronco Mendenhall. "It's difficult to defend."
Nelson, who took over the quarterback job in the second half of the win over Utah State, has provided a spark to the once-listless Cougar offense.
Nelson brings "attitude and grit. It does change the way you play," said left tackle Matt Reynolds. "I can't just block for the normal four seconds. It's got to be the whole time until I hear the whistle, because I never know where Riley's at. It's taken our offense tfrom a three- or four-second offense to a five-, six- or seven-second offense. It's changed our offense."
However, Nelson did make a crucial mistake when he threw a ball intended for Ross Apo near the sideline. OSU defensive back Jordan Poyer picked off the pass and streaked 51 yards down the sideline for a touchdown, tying the game at 14-14 with 1:18 left in the first half.
"That pick-six was rough," Nelson said.
Mendenhall called it "a poor decision." But he added that Nelson "made a lot of great decisions as well."
BRONCO'S HOMECOMING: For the first time since he was fired as OSU's defensive coordinator in 1996, Mendenhall returned to his alma mater this weekend.
"It was good to be back at Oregon State. It's been a long time," he said. "It was fun to see the stadium upgrades. It doesn't look at all like what it used to look like."
Mendenhall, who was a starter on the Beavers' defense in 1986 and 1987, was impressed with the facility upgrades, too. The place was almost unrecognizable to him.
"It took me a while to get my bearings," he said. "It's fun to see the progress that's come that way."
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The Compact Stagebox connects to the host console using either Cat 5 or fiber-optic MADI, just as Soundcraft's larger 64 mic/line input Vi6 is hooked up. The unit includes twin redundant power supplies, thermostatically-controlled fan cooling and full LED status monitoring. As well as the flexibility of the D21m option card interface, the Compact Stagebox also uses the same mic/line I/O modules found in the Soundcraft Vi1 console, allowing moved or shared modules between console and Stagebox should a different configuration of I/O be required. An eight-channel GPIO interface is also provided.
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Here's a recipe that's sure to help you win Dad over this Father's Day!
I don't know about you, but I am swamped with work stuff, kid stuff, school stuff, and life stuff this month. As such, I'm looking for shortcuts wherever I can find them, especially in the kitchen, and this dessert is loaded with them.
For starters, I'm using frozen fruit in my recipe instead of fresh, even though cherries are readily available in most grocery stores these days. The reason for this is that it saves the time of having to pit and de-stem the stone fruit, and because my cherries are being baked it won't make too much of a difference in the end result of the dish.
Secondly, I'm making a rustic, free form crostata instead of a perfect pie because it's so much easier to do so! For this recipe, you only need to roll out one piece of pastry instead of two, and can do so on a piece of parchment paper instead of in a specialty baking dish (less dishes = less clean-up = saved time). Also, because a crostata is baked directly on a sheet pan, the end result is flakier than a traditional pie. I'm giving you a list of ingredients to make your own pasty for this dish—trust me, it's quick and easy—but if you prefer to use a store-bought product, by all means go ahead.
Also, because this dessert is made specifically with Dads in mind, I've added a generous splash of bourbon to the cherries. If you prefer to skip the step of infusing the dish with booze you can simply replace it with orange juice instead.
Tell us, what's on your Father's Day menu this year? If you're in need of a little inspiration we have a few delicious dishes made with beer stashed in the archives!
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If the strawberries at the market aren't making you excited about spring, some of the new cookbooks that were released this season just might do the trick. I've spent months cooking my way though many of them, and the following five have stood out for a variety of reasons. One has encouraged me to make more meatless meals for my family, one convinced me that maybe celebrities really do know how to cook, one is helping me satisfy my cravings for all things ice cream in a healthy way, one offers exciting inspiration for weeknight dinners, and the last has been giving me some great ideas for what to feed to my toddler. Here's a look at five crave-worthy cookbooks you'll want to try this spring:
For the Gluten-Free/Vegetarian Family:
Whole Bowls is a collection of more than fifty gluten-free and vegetarian meals to power your day. Organized by breakfast, salad, entrée, and dessert bowls, there are also dozens of mini recipes-within-recipes, plus the homemade extras and basics found at the back of the book. The idea is that you'll use these ideas and components—plus Allison's brilliant 'Whole Bowls Formula'—to build your own quick meals throughout the week. I'm especially fond of the vegetarian pantry guide, a useful resource for anyone interested in constructing more dishes with less meat.
Recipes to try: Roasted Broccoli Orzo with Basil Dressing, Spring Rice Bowls with Chive Oil, Toasted Coconut Chia Pudding, The Big Bowl of Cookie Dough.
For the Family Who Loves to Entertain:
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen
I don't usually take celebrity-written cookbooks too seriously, but this spring it was hard for me to ignore the glowing recommendations I read about Chrissy Teigen's Cravings, her first contribution to category. Over the course of two months, I spotted positive reviews at every turn, and eventually my curiosity got the best of me and I bought the book to try out some of the recipes for myself. Happily, I was anything but disappointed. Her Cobb salad and sweet chili and mustard glazed salmon have been in regular rotation this spring, adding a little sass to the supper table, and I've already bookmarked quite a few recipes for my summer entertaining needs.
Recipes to try: Roasted Cauliflower, Feta and Orzo Salad, Shrimp Summer Rolls, Margarita Chicken Fajitas.
For the Family Craving Frozen Healthy Frozen Treats:
Icy, Creamy, Healthy, Sweet by Christine Chitnis
The days are turning hot, which means it's time to fill my freezer with frozen treats for the summer months. I usually crave something that's refreshing and light if possible, and this spring I've found plenty of encouragement in Icy, Creamy, Healthy, Sweet, a collection of 75 recipes for fruit-forward ice creams, frozen yogurts, ice pops and more. Many of the options are vegan and gluten-free, making them ideal for those families with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Recipes to try: Pina Colada Pops, Chai Ginger Ice Cream, Coffee Frozen Yogurt, Orange Coconut Creamsicles.
For the Busy Family in Need of New Dinner Inspiration:
I make dinner six to seven nights a week for my family of five so I'm always looking for new meal inspiration and this season I have found it in spades in Stacie Billis's new book, Make it Easy. From the Thai chicken burgers to the chocolate and peanut butter chip banana muffins, each recipe is simple enough for the novice cook but interesting enough to inspire those of us who log a lot of hours in the kitchen. Perhaps the thing I like best about the author's message is the idea that not every component of each meal needs to be homemade and that it's okay to reach for store-bought shortcuts when the need or desire strikes.
Recipes to try: Everyday Waffles, Mushroom and Lentil Bolognese, Curried Cauliflower and Red Lentil Soup, No-Fuss Pan-Roasted Paprika Chicken.
For the Family with a Baby/Toddler in the House:
Growing Up Gourmet by Jennifer Carlson
Written by the co-creator of Baby Gourmet, one of North America's top selling organic baby food brands, this guide encompasses everything you need to know about feeding babies and toddlers. As a busy mother of two, the author understands the struggles that come with trying to find the time to make wholesome homemade meals and she lays out her strategies and tips to make it all doable in this easy-to read recipe collection.
Recipes to try: Banana Fig Oatmeal, Vanilla Banana Berry Risotto, Pumpkin Coconut Muffins, Banana Zucchini Flax Muffins, Creamy Turkey Noodles.
Tell us, what cookbooks are you cooking from these days? Is there anything new and exciting on your bookshelf?
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This is a national stage filing which is based on and claims priority to and the benefit of International Application Number PCT/IL2004/000238 which itself is based on and claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 60/454,799. International Application Number PCT/IL2004/000238 was filed on Mar. 11, 2004, and it was published as International Publication Number WO 2004/080147 on Sep. 23, 2004. U.S Provisional Patent Application Number 60/454,799 was filed on Mar. 13, 2003. The entirety of both of these applications is incorporated herein by reference.
The disclosed technique relates to a method and apparatus for reducing body perimeter, fat, and cellulite in general, and to techniques employing ultrasound in particular.
Cellulite is a condition present in around 90% of post-adolescent women irrespective of obesity or thinness, and rarely appearing to the same extent in men. Cellulite is characterized by unsmooth skin spotted with dimples and ridges, leaving the skin with a texture resembling an orange peel. Occasionally, stretch marks may result as well. Cellulite occurs mainly in the regions of the thighs, knees, buttocks, abdomen, and arms. The condition can be attributed to the buildup pattern of fat cells in superficial pockets of trapped fat, leading to modifications in the surrounding connective tissues and to an altered blood and lymph circulation.
Contemporary research provides support to theories for the formation of cellulite fat, as briefly described below. The skin structure and underlying layers in the human body can be seen in the illustration of
The connective tissue in the subcutaneous layer of the skin is surrounded by fat cells. A proper supply of nutrients and oxygen in the blood supply keeps the fatty tissue well nourished, and a good drainage system by the veins and the lymph channels constantly removes waste products. Normal fatty tissue is smooth, well nourished, and free from toxins and excess fluid; but if the blood supply or drainage system becomes disrupted or constricted, then a gradual build-up of toxins and fluid within the fatty tissue may occur. As a result, the body does not succeed in breaking down the accumulated fat and to remove it from the system. This fat is not properly absorbed into the blood, and swells up with excess fluids to produce pockets of cellulite, thus stretching the connective tissues and leaving a lumpy appearance on the skin. As the cellulite condition worsens, the vertical connective tissue thickens and hardens, creating ridges and accentuating the dimpled skin appearance. As one ages, the layer of skin thins, resulting in the rippling cellulite effect.
On the whole, the cellulite formation process is believed to involve several propagating mechanisms. The lumping of fat further constricts the dermal capillary network, which results in poor blood and lymph circulation. The tissues are starved of oxygen and nutrients and there is insufficient removal of waste products from the system as the connective tissue thickens and hardens and cellulite develops.
There are several factors that may be attributed to contribute to the development of cellulite. These are thought to include, amongst others:
In general, the ascribed causes of cellulite can be grouped into those that relate to weight problems, to poor circulation, and to insufficient drainage of waste elements in the bloodstream.
Cellulite is more common in females, partially perhaps because the fat storage chambers in male subcutaneous fat layers are arranged in smaller, diagonal units which store smaller quantities of fat and are less likely to contribute to cellulite formation. Another possible factor is hormones, which would explain why cellulite often appears in women during periods of hormonal change such as puberty, pregnancy, menopause, premenstrual syndrome, and during the initial months being on birth control pills. Hormone features explain why women tend to store fat in the lower halves of their body, and are more prone to poor circulation and fluid retention.
Cellulite poses primarily a cosmetic problem. The dimpled appearance of the skin is unattractive and undesirable. Nevertheless, people who display a lot of cellulite may be overweight and should be aware of the health risks associated with obesity, including heart disease and diabetes. Unlike fat, which acts as an insulator for the body and cushions the muscles, organs, and nerves, cellulite is thought to provide no substantial padding and is believed to be deprived of a beneficial purpose in modern life.
There are several existing approaches for the treatment of cellulite. These mainly include:
Many of these treatments have only a temporary effect. Most provide only minimal cellulite reduction. The current ultrasound treatments can also be painful and inefficient.
Accordingly, the disclosed technique seeks to provide a method and system that will reduce body perimeter, reduce or eliminate cellulite and fat from the body. There is thus provided a treatment system for reducing body perimeter at a region of treatment, including an ultrasound apparatus, wherein pressure exertion is applied to the region of treatment. The reduction of body perimeter comprises reducing or eliminating cellulite or reducing body fat, in humans, mammals, and animals. Possible treatment regions include legs, thighs, knees, buttocks, abdomen, stomach, and arms. The system can also be utilized to reduce or eliminate stretch marks, sagging skin, and skin affected by cellulite, render the general appearance of skin to look and feel smooth, or return the appearance of skin to a smooth state it looked like before sagging. The ultrasound apparatus is operated at a frequency ranging between 1 to 4 MHz, and at an intensity ranging between 1 to 3 W/cm2, employed for 40 to 45 minutes per session. The range of 2.5 to 3.5 MHz is dedicated primarily for reduction and elimination of cellulite, preferably at about 3 MHz. The range of 0.9 to 1.6 MHz is dedicated primarily for reduction of body fat, preferably at about 1 MHz. The minimum suggested intensity is of 1.5 W/cm2. According to another aspect of the disclosed technique, the ultrasound wavelength is varied over time. Preferably, the system includes pressure exertion apparatuses for applying the pressure exertion on the region of treatment simultaneously with the ultrasound apparatus up to 30 minutes after using the ultrasound apparatus. A pressure exertion apparatus may be applied on regions surrounding the region of treatment, such as above or below. The pressure exertion apparatus may feature the transducer head of the ultrasound apparatus, which may thus be used to provide a massaging action to the area of treatment. The massaging action may include moving the transducer head in ways such as small circular motions all the while keeping the wrist straight, and tilting and moving the wrist in different directions repetitively. The pressure exertion apparatus may include mechanical or manual massaging means, as weak as a massage given by bare hands. According to another feature of the disclosed technique, the pressure exertion apparatus includes an electrical stimulation apparatus capable of providing electrical stimulation to muscles surrounding the area of treatment, preferably operational in an intensity range between 5 to 90 mA, and in a frequency range between 5 to 150 Hz. Electrical stimulation techniques may include Interferential, Premodulated, Biophasica, IF Isoplanar (4 poles), IF Vectorial (4 poles), MF Stimulation, or combinations thereof. The stimulation techniques can be used in a pattern variation, wherein the pattern variation lasts varying times, and wherein the pattern variation consists of changing the stimulation technique during a treatment session. The frequency of operation of the electrical stimulation apparatus may be varied over time within the frequency range, such as by applying a specific frequency for a fixed amount of time before switching to another frequency, gradually changing the frequency from one extreme to another over various time durations, and only using extreme frequencies within the range intermittently. A rate of change of a variation of an operational wavelength of the ultrasound apparatus may be inversely proportional to a rate of change of a variation of the electrical stimulation apparatus operational frequency, a variation of an intensity of the electrical stimulation and a pattern variation of the electrical stimulation. The ultrasound apparatus may be used in conjunction with a gel rubbed on an area of treatment. The system may also include a camera, a processor, and a measuring apparatus with a pressure gauge.
According to the disclosed technique there is also provided a treatment method for reducing body perimeter including the procedures of applying ultrasound waves to an area of treatment, and exerting pressure on the area of treatment. The method may be used for reducing or eliminating cellulite, reducing body fat, for the body of humans, mammals, and animals, for legs, thighs, knees, buttocks, abdomen, stomach, and arms. The method may be used for reducing and eliminating post-pregnancy stretch marks, sagging skin, making the general appearance of skin look and feel smooth, returning the appearance of skin to the smooth state it looked like before sagging, having stretch marks on it, and being affected by cellulite.
A complementary measuring method is also provided, including standing a patient in an upright position, with the patient's arms down, measuring and recording the height of a region of treatment from the floor. The method further includes measuring the region of treatment using a measuring apparatus with a pressure gauge attached to it, measuring the region of treatment in a horizontal fashion, such that the measuring apparatus is placed around the region of treatment in parallel to the floor. The method further includes measuring the region of treatment using the measuring apparatus with the pressure gauge attached to it with a specific pressure exerted on the region of treatment and recording the measurement, and measuring the region of treatment a subsequent time using the measuring apparatus with the pressure gauge attached to it at the height of the region of treatment from the floor with the specific pressure exerted on the region of treatment, with the measuring apparatus being horizontal to the floor while measuring the region of treatment.
The disclosed technique will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
The following is a discussion of guiding principles for how the disclosed technique is effective in reducing body perimeter, in reducing or removing cellulite from the body, and in reducing fat from the body. It is noted that the disclosed technique was developed primarily for treating human beings, but it is also applicable to any mammal or other animal inflicted by cellulite or excessive fat.
Cellulite is located under the dermis and epidermis layers of the skin. It is characterized by swollen fatty lobules or globules filled with fat, fluids, and toxins, enclosed by the collagen fiber walls. These swollen fatty globules are arranged in several lobes or compartments separated from one another by collagen fibers, generating a pattern that resembles a cluster of grapes. It is to be noted that these globules and compartments can also be described as capsules or chambers, and these terms are used interchangeably herein. The formation of cellulite results from the gradual thickening of the subcutaneous fatty cells that capture fluids and toxins in the dermis and epidermis. In an absence-of-cellulite state, the blood supplies oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, while the lymphatic system removes waste products and extraneous fat. However in a cellulite state, due to the thickening of the fat into clumps, the arteries and capillaries become congested, as illustrated in the 'unhealthy tissue' drawing of
It is conjectured that the disclosed technique embodies a mechanism by which the breakdown and dissolution of cellulite can be achieved through the application of ultrasound in a particular manner. It will be appreciated that the disclosed technique refers to the reduction of body perimeter in general, which may be attributed to the reduction or elimination of cellulite as well as the reduction of body fat. However, the disclosed technique may also be effective on other tissues, such as skin, and the like.
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One effect of ultrasound application to an impacted medium is micro-massage. Micro-massage refers to a massage-like process within the molecules of the impacted medium. When ultrasonic waves 202 pass through the interior of the fat capsules or chambers 204, waves 202 cause the fat molecules to vibrate. This vibration generates heat that can break down and dissolve the fat, which also endures compression within the enclosing capsules 204.
The ultrasound waves 202 can trigger an additional phenomenon called cavitation, whereby hydrogen bubbles 205 are formed as a result of the accumulation of dissolved gas within the medium of capsules' 204. When ultrasound waves 202 are applied at relatively high frequencies, the hydrogen bubbles 205 become unstable and burst quickly, releasing a large amount of energy. It is commonly recommended in the art to refrain from applying such high frequencies and to avoid cavitation, in fear of damaging healthy body tissue. However, by applying the present novel technique, it was found that cavitation has several, possibly relevant, consequences in the context of the disclosed technique. It was found that fatty clumps enclosed within the collagen fibers which heated up and at the same time broke down because of cavitation, also dissolved, and even dispersed. The dissolving and dispersing of fatty clumps enclosed within the collagen fibers can be attributed to cavitation. It is further conjectured that the burst hydrogen bubbles create a high pressure chamber within the collagen capsules 204, which causes cracks and tears to form in the collagen envelope of capsules 204. These cracks and tears appear to allow the dissolved fat molecules to be released out of the collagen walled capsules 204, as represented by arrows 206. Consequently, the dissolved fat can then be drained from the body by the lymphatic system.
Following extensive research, it was discovered that the release of fat molecules from the capsules 204 appears at certain frequencies and intensities of ultrasound waves 202. Conventional treatments operate at frequencies around 1 MHz and at intensities of up to 1.5-2.1 watts per square centimeter (W/cm2) for a maximum duration of 10-15 minutes. At this range, it is conjectured that bubbles formed through cavitation are stable, the micro-massage effect takes place, and healthy tissue is not harmed. The disclosed technique emits ultrasound waves at a frequency of 1 to 4 MHz and at intensities varying from 1 to 3 W/cm2 for a preferable duration of up to about 40-45 minutes. The recommended frequency for the reduction or elimination of cellulite fat is 3 MHz, though that number can be varied, preferably between 2.5-3.5 MHz, depending on the person being treated. The frequency should not be raised higher than a maximum of 4 MHz, around which point bubbles formed through cavitation are believed to become unstable. Lower frequencies should be used when treating cellulite in particularly fat organs to allow deeper penetration. A minimal intensity of 1.5 W/cm2 is required to produce cavitation to an extent necessary for inducing fat dissolution and cracks in the collagen fibers. Frequencies below 3 MHz should be used to reduce non-cellulite fat. The recommended frequency for the reduction of non-cellulite fat is 1 MHz, though that number can be varied, preferably between 0.9-1.6 MHz, depending on the person being treated. If the patient experiences a burning sensation, then the intensity is reduced or the ultrasound transducer is moved more quickly in order to shorten exposure time to ultrasound waves.
While the ultrasound waves 202 are being emitted, the process can be dramatically enhanced by subjecting the treated region to a strong mechanical pressure. A mechanical pressure can be applied from above the skin or below the treated region, during the ultrasound emission or sufficiently promptly (without substantial delay) after the ultrasound emission. The pressure may be applied, for example, by a massage action, which may be comfortably applied by part of the ultrasound apparatus itself (with an operator or mechanical means exerting pressure), such as transducer 210, with its head in contact with the treated region. A kneading motion and the pressure applied to the treated region by the head of transducer 210 squeezes against the collagen capsules or chambers 204, which now contain dissolved fat. The internal pressure in these chambers 204 becomes greater than the external pressure (similar to a balloon). The pressure generated by the massage of the transducer 210 during the dissolving of the fat inside, compresses the chambers 204, squeezes the dissolved fat and extracts it out of the collagen capsules 204, through ruptures and cracks in the walls of the chambers 204. It is noted that the kneading action or the pressure exertion, according to the disclosed technique, deviates from the general practice of applying ultrasound waves. The general practice discourages any forceful contact between an ultrasound transducer and the skin.
According to another measure that can be applied to the treated region, this time from below, electrical stimulation using electrodes can be used to cause the muscles in muscle layer 208 to alternately contract and relax. Current is applied through the electrodes at frequencies ranging from 5-150 Hz and at intensities ranging from 5 to 90 mA, preferably with, but not limited to, Interferential, Premodulated and other techniques, further elaborated below. The rapid contraction-relaxation movement repetitively presses against the collagen structures 204 from below which house the dissolved fat, represented by pressure arrows 209, and squeezes the dissolved fat outside thereof in an extracting action. Electrical stimulation can be applied while the ultrasound waves are being emitted, thereby making the fat extraction process more effective as it also subjects the treated region to a strong mechanical pressure from below. In addition, application of pressure after exposure to ultrasound treatment is likewise effective for extracting fat, as the cracks and ruptures in the capsules already exist as long as the fat is still dissolved. This applies to the period of time starting immediately after the ultrasound treatment and for a while afterwards. It was found effective for at least half an hour after an intensive ultrasound treatment.
A further measure to exert pressure on the treated region is by a manual or mechanical external massage from above, such as by massaging means 212, as well as by bare hands. A most practical and simple massaging means is the mere massaging by the hands of a treating person. However, other mechanical massaging means are effectively applicable. The massage presses downwards, as represented by arrows 214, against the collagen structures 204 which house the dissolved fat, and thereby squeezes the dissolved fat outside of structures 204. Throughout the course of the process, a massage 212 also improves blood flow and operation of the lymphatic system. As with the electrical stimulation of the muscles, the massage can be applied effectively while the ultrasound treatment is provided or for a while thereafter.
The application of one or any combination of any of the four pressure increasing measures detailed above (micro-massage, ultrasound transducer kneading, electrical stimulation, and manual/mechanical massage), can exert sufficient and suitable pressure on the treated region from above and from below that contributes to an effective treatment. It was found that the more (and preferably all) of the measures that are applied, the more substantial and irrefutable reduction and eventual elimination of cellulite occurs, as well as the reduction of non-cellulite fat, and the reduction in body perimeter. The micro-massage is an outcome of the ultrasound application. The optional ultrasound transducer kneading, the electrical stimulation, and the manual/mechanical massage can be applied simultaneously with the ultrasound application, as well as for a while thereafter. It is conjectured that the exertion of pressure from above the treated region (by ultrasound transducer kneading and/or manual/mechanical massage) and from below the treated region (by electrical simulation) together aids most effectively in squeezing out the dissolved fats of structures 204.
In addition, an improvement in the circulatory system of the body is anticipated to result from the treatment. Due to the dissolution of the fat, the arteries and capillaries in the blood between cellulite capsules that were constricted before are now freed. The blood circulation is then accelerated, and the tissues receive more oxygen and nutrients. This in turn improves the purification process and tissue regeneration in the body. As a result, the blood system and lymphatic system return to their normal states. This development helps remove the extraneous fat from the body and makes the skin appear smoother. It will be appreciated that the effect of the disclosed technique is not necessarily limited to cellulite and non-cellulite fat and may well be effective in reducing body contour and smoothing skin due to its effect with other tissue such as the skin, perhaps even muscles, and the like.
According to another aspect of the disclosed technique, a gel that is rubbed onto the skin is preferably water-based to conform to the ultrasound conductive medium required by ultrasound applications. Preferable gels can include ingredients such as: hydroxyl acids, plant extracts, wheat proteins, macadamia oil, chamomile, zinc, salicylic acid, and caffeine. The gel has several purposes. Firstly, it effectively conducts the ultrasonic waves between the ultrasound transducer and the skin tissues. In addition, the gel lubricates the skin and prevents friction and scrapes to the skin, especially in circumstances where the head of the ultrasound transducer is strongly rubbed in a kneading or similar motion to provide a massage to the treated region. Also, drugs and active ingredients, if added to the gel, are absorbed into the epidermis layer more effectively because of the ultrasound waves, the heated fluids and tissue material, and the appearance of ruptures or cracks in the treated tissue. This absorption is further enhanced by the ultrasound transducer head forcefully rubbing the gel against the skin. These drugs or active ingredients that are absorbed can catalyze blood flow, and transmit into the skin surface and perhaps beneath thereof the minerals and nutrients the skin lacks due to insufficient blood flow and poor purification at the cellulite inflicted region. The application of the nutrients can also substantially improve the skin appearance. Throughout the course of the process, the massage action that rubs the gel into the skin improves blood flow and operation of the lymphatic system.
In summary, efficient removal of the dissolved cellulite and non-cellulite fat can be achieved by a combination of factors. The ultrasound waves result in micro-massage and in cavitation. This causes an increase in the internal pressure of fat structures 204 and in heat in the cellulite fat layer and/or the fat layer, as well as the development of hydrogen bubbles. The pressure increase pushes the dissolved fat against the collagen walls and the fat molecules are diffused through the collagen membrane that was cracked from the burst hydrogen bubbles. Different measures can augment fat extraction. Measures that are immediately available include: micro-massage, ultrasound transducer kneading massage, manual or mechanical massaging action, and electrical stimulation.
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The electrical stimulation of the muscles is preferably done with Interferential, Premodulated, Biophasica, IF Isoplanar (4 poles), IF Vectorial (4 poles), MF stimulation, and the like techniques, as known in the art of electrode stimulation. The electrical stimulation is applied at intensities ranging from 5 to 90 mA. Electrode stimulation is known in the field of muscle buildup treatment 1o as is found in the fields of physiotherapy and sports. The Interferential technique uses two alternating currents originating at different channels, each at slightly different carrier frequencies. These currents will meet at the treatment area and create interference (constructive or destructive), producing a resultant beat frequency. The beat frequency is the difference between the actual frequencies provided by each pair. For example, a frequency of 100 Hz is yielded by 3,900 Hz in one electrode pair and 4,000 Hz in the other electrode pair. Accordingly, the resultant wave is a 3,900-4,000 Hz carrier wave modulated at an envelope amplitude frequency of 100 Hz. The dominant carrier frequency depends on the geometrical locations of the electrodes. Interferential stimulation is almost exclusively delivered with the quad-polar technique, in which four independent pads are placed in such a way as to achieve the desired effect. Typically, two pairs of electrodes are arranged around the treatment area, with each pair perpendicular to the other. Bipolar electrode placement may also be used, where the interference occurs within the generator rather than within the tissues, thereby requiring only one pair of electrodes to be used. The Premodulated technique involves superimposing a signal with the effective frequency onto a continuously transmitted carrier wave, for instance, a 4000 Hz carrier wave modulated at an envelope amplitude frequency of 100 Hz. The modulation occurs before application thereof to a single pair of electrodes, rendering another pair of electrodes unnecessary. The electrical stimulation of muscles during treatment does not need to be done with one particular type of electrical stimulation technique. Multiple techniques can be used in various combinations in terms of which techniques are used, in what order they are used, and how long they are used before another technique is used. For example, electrical stimulation during treatment may involve using the IF Vectorial technique first for 10 minutes, then switching to the Interferential technique for 5 minutes, then to the Premodulated technique for an additional 5 minutes, then to the Biophasica technique for another 10 minutes, then cycling back through this process again. According to another example, electrical stimulation during treatment may involve using the Interferential technique first for 8 minutes, then switching to the IF Vectorial technique for 2-3 minutes, then switching to the Premodulated technique for 6 minutes, then to the Biophasica technique for 7 minutes, then switching to the MF stimulation for 5-10 minutes then cycling back through this process again. It was found that the Interferential, IF Isoplanar, IF Vectorial, and Premodulated techniques work best, with the IF Vectorial technique being the most effective in terms of stimulating muscles to contract to aid in squeezing out fat in the cellulite and fat layers. While each technique is applied the carrier wave frequency is preferably changed (hopped) at least once, thus avoiding adaptation of the living body to the stimulation (thereby ceasing to react with intermittent contractions), and saving the need to increase the stimulation intensity. For example, while each technique is applied, the carrier wave may be hopped from a 4,000 Hz carrier wave to a 2,400-2,500 Hz carrier wave. Similarly, the envelope or beat frequency (where relevant) is changed gradually or hopped between selected frequencies.
During the initial treatment session, it is preferable to use lower intensities, starting with 3-5 mA, as a high current intensity can be agitating and can frighten an inexperienced patient. In more advanced treatments, it is possible to apply the more effective higher intensities in the range of 5-90 mA. The effective frequencies are between 5-150 Hz. It is noted that in using the different electrical stimulation techniques mentioned above, for example Interferential, Premodulated, and the like, the muscles do not react (with intermittent contractions) to frequencies above 250 Hz. At higher frequencies the vibrations are so frequent that the muscles can remain constantly tense. At lower frequencies, the vibrations are slower but much stronger. Since the muscle adapts to a specific frequency, it is therefore advisable to alter the frequency of the electrical stimulation throughout the duration of the treatment, and even during a specific stimulation technique. Apart from using a specific frequency and/or altering the frequency manually or arbitrarily, four other patterns for altering frequency are common: (1) applying a specific frequency for a fixed amount of time before switching to another frequency; (2) gradual change, such as going from 5 to 150 Hz and back (such as in a sinusoidal cycle); (3) like (2), but remaining for a longer duration (such as 1 sec) at the extreme levels; (4) only the extreme frequencies are used, intermittently. Other patterns for altering the frequency may also be used.
In procedure 504, gel is applied to the region of treatment. In reference to
In procedure 506, an ultrasound apparatus emits ultrasound waves and preferably also massages the skin. In reference to
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The ultrasound transducer is moved slowly and gradually across the entire length and width of the region, all the while preferably executing small circular massage motions with the arm, all the while keeping the wrist straight. The ultrasound transducer is forcefully applied to the patient's body to generate substantial pressure. The ultrasound apparatus is preferably designed to allow both the forceful massage action and the penetration of ultrasound waves into the body. The changing force of the massaging action, which provides for periodic relief intermissions between the presses, is believed to contribute to the tenability of the organic tissue to an aggressive treatment. The ultrasound transducer can be also tilted in all directions (left, right, front and back) over the course of the massaging. This is achieved by tilting and moving the wrist in different directions repetitively, for example left-right-left, front-back-front, and left-front-right-back (circular motion using the wrist as opposed to circular motion using the arm). This way, the ultrasound waves penetrate deeper into the body of the patient, as the surface area of the head in contact with the skin is made smaller by the tilting. The massaging motion in general, and in particular that of the ultrasound transducer, is believed to help squeeze fat out of the cellulite fat layer and the fat layer. Therefore, the massaging motion does not need to be restricted to only one particular way. For example, small circular massage motions can be interspersed with left-right-left tilting massage motions, or any combination of the above mentioned massage techniques, or any other massage techniques.
In procedure 508, a massage is performed by manual or mechanical means. Preferably, this massage is applied to the treated area concurrently with the electrode stimulation (procedure 502) and the ultrasound application (procedure 506), but can also be applied after the ultrasound treatment in procedure 506. The intensity of the massage is dependent on the amount of cellulite (or fat) that is desired to be removed. More cellulite (or fat) present means a more intense massage is needed. It was found that it is most advisable to simultaneously apply the massaging action to the very same area subjected to the ultrasonic waves for achieving optimal effect. It is believed that the ultrasound softens the cellulite (or fat) tissue and allows the fat squeezing action achieved by the massaging to take place. An ultrasonic apparatus, such as one including a transducer head designed for both functions of ultrasonic transmission and massaging or pressure application, is a successful tool for achieving this goal.
The duration of the aforementioned treatment preferably varies from 30 to 45 minutes. Several treatments may be required to achieve satisfactory results. In summary, the treatment is a combination of several elements: application of a gel, application of ultrasound waves, ultrasound transducer kneading, electrode stimulation of the muscles, and manual or mechanical massage.
If procedures 502 or 508 are carried out after the ultrasound treatment in procedure 504, they are preferably carried out simultaneously, irrespective of the fact that any of procedures 502 and/or procedure 508 was already applied or not applied also during the ultrasound treatment of procedure 504. A post-ultrasound massage (procedure 508) or muscle stimulation (procedure 502) or the preferable combined massage and muscle stimulation in a post-ultrasound stage, requires 20-30 minutes. Further preferably, massage (procedure 508) or muscle stimulation (procedure 502) is carried out both during and after the ultrasound treatment of procedure 506. Most preferably, both the massage (procedure 508) and the muscle stimulation (procedure 502) are applied together both during and after the ultrasound treatment of procedure 506. In reference to the time consumed, the 20-30 minutes of post-ultrasound stage (procedures 502 and 508) follows the initial 45 minutes stage devoted to a combined ultrasound, massage and stimulation stage (procedures 502, 506 and 508).
In procedure 510, the final measurements of the patient are taken and recorded using any of the measuring techniques described above. A final measurement is carried out after the completed treatment to determine how much body contour or organ perimeter was reduced in the patient.
The above mentioned systems and method, described and shown in
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the disclosed technique is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the disclosed technique is defined only by the claims, which follow.
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