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Los Angeles has been experiencing a rather cold and gloomy spring/start of summer and I'm not too thrilled. I like to play in the sunshine so this 68 degree weather kind of sucks. But this past weekend, we've been getting TONS of sun and warm weather (just in time for my birthday) and who better to kick off another round of my Q&A than Dr. Susanne Bennett – holistic chiropractor, founder of PURIGENEX skin care and an avid water sportswoman.
Hi Susanne. Can you tell our readers a little bit about what you do? I am a holistic chiropractor specializing in environmental and lifestyle medicine, antiaging, allergy treatments, clinical nutrition, and chronic immune system disorders. Specific areas of focus include heavy metal and chemical detoxification, anti-aging and weight loss, digestive, respiratory, and hormonal disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and candidiasis. My office is located at 1821 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300, Santa Monica, California. I practice integrated health care, combining aspects of Eastern and Western medicine. I use kinesiology testing to evaluate the dynamics of the body and pinpoint any disturbances that may exist, in a unique methodology developed over 20 years of clinical experience and advanced study. I seek the root of illness in order to activate healing at the cellular level, with resulting, comprehensive treatments that are effectively tailored to people's highly individualized biochemical needs. This approach incorporates physical medicine along with subtle immune system modulation and attention to toxic emotional and mental disturbances that can manifest as physical symptoms. I believe strongly that the human body has the innate capability to heal. I work to release all blockages, which could have a detrimental effect on the physiological and biochemical body, and cause illness. My technique is both iterative and cumulative, building the body's strength and eliminating toxins, step by step, using the momentum of healing to bring about positive, permanent transformation. It is my mission to help restore patients to their natural and optimal state of health and well being on every level – emotional, metabolic, and physical. Born in Seoul, Korea, I moved to Monterey, California when I was twelve years old. Following my lifelong participation in athletics, I attended UCLA and graduated with a degree in Kinesiology in 1984. In 1988, I graduated Summa Cum Laude and received my Doctorate in Chiropractic from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. My initial private practice focused on sports medicine and rehabilitation. Through my choice of chiropractic over traditional allopathic medicine, my training has always emphasized the natural recuperative powers of the human body. In 1995, prompted by the severe allergic illness of my newborn son, Cody and my own subsequent autoimmune illness, I was guided into serious investigation of energetic medicine, immunology, nutrition, and deep organ/tissue detoxification. My mastery of techniques such as NAET, Loomis Enzyme Therapy, JMT, NMT, EFT, and the Yuen method contributed to my complete recovery and that of my son. Today, these modalities form the foundation of my holistic and integrative practice; enabling gentle, safe, profound healing that is tolerated by even the most sensitive patients, infants, and children. I lecture frequently on topics relating to chronic immune system dysfunction, heavy metal toxicity, organ cleansing, mold toxicity and antiaging skin care. I am also the CEO and Founder of PURIGENEX, a skin care company dedicated to advanced dermal technologies. PURIGENEX has been catering only to the medical doctors, plastic surgeons and laser centers the past two years. PurGlo is my new consumer line that was just launched this February. PURGLO by PURIGENEX introduces an all-natural, non- invasive facelift treatment without surgery or injections. The negatively Ionized Collagen Mask and Intensive Collagen Serum will increase cell regeneration; leave your skin plumper, tighter and more youthful looking! Previously sold only through doctors, medispas and aesthetic professionals, PurGlo is now available direct to the public for home use. PurGlo also has a full facial skin care and body care line. The Hydrating Body Butter is made in Maui with an "Aloha" essence and smell that is absolutely heavenly! My Element Protection Stick (EPS) is a must for all outdoor activity. It is a sun, snow, water, and windscreen, and will prevent wrinkles and discolorations. Water just rolls off your skin! I started PURIGENEX with an agenda of helping my own skin! I am always in the sun and very active outdoors, my skin was weathered with deep wrinkles, dehydration, discolorations and sagging. I was desperate to reduce my own wrinkles and restore my skin. I was lucky to find the tissue engineering doctors that developed the cutting edge collagen from Korea and now PURIGENEX is the only global distributor for this state of the art collagen! You can go directly to my websites for more information: www.drsusannebennett.com or www.purglo.com What is your fitness routine? Most of my activities are outdoors: Stand Up Paddling and Surfing, Biking, Hiking, Snorkeling, Swimming and Interval Training. On cold days, I practice Qi Gong and Yoga indoors. About how many times a week do you exercise/workout/play a sport? 3x/week, I do not believe in over exercising. Too much exercise can be detrimental to your Adrenal Glands and Nervous System. We are already over stressed by work, family and day to day life. Unless you are a professional athlete, daily exercise is unnecessary. Interval Training optimizes time and intensity to keep you in great shape! What is your typical diet like? My diet is free of : gluten, dairy including goat's milk and cheese and yeast (bread). At least 98% of the time I am very clean. Shop only at the CoOp, Whole Foods and Pacific Palisades Farmers Market. Mostly organic and farmer's market veggies. Love the Paleolithic Diet but with beans and sweet potatoes included. Can you run down a day's worth of food? Wake up: Greens drink with all my supplements Breakfast: 2 organic eggs over easy, with 3 slices of turkey bacon or a super protein cleansing shake Dnack @ 11:00am: My JingJing powder drink I formulated for my patients: includes black sesame, black rice, black bean, Ho Sho Wu, Shilajite etc. (Excellent for the adrenals and kidneys-to promote strength and endurance) Lunch: Large Chicken and Veggie Soup, sauteed Kale and Raw Granola (free of Oats- with seeds and nuts which are high protein, fats and moderate carbs), more supplements Snack @ 4:00: greens drink with glutamine powder Dinner: 5-6 oz. organic beef filet, 1 whole sweet potato, asparagus, beets, carrots or organic brown rice pasta with bolognese sauce made with ground organic sirloin tip, green salad, and sauteed brocolli rabe Bedtime: Chamomile tea for relaxing and good night sleep You previously mentioned that you have been SUP for about a year…how has this new activity impacted your physical appearance as well as your strength and stamina? SUP has been such an amazing exercise for my body but also for my spirit. I am a super advocate for the ocean and SUP allows me to connect to it and honor it. I am most comfortable in water and "on the water". I have developed a great deal of strength in my core muscles, back and legs. I really love SUP surfing too. It is so much more difficult that I thought, I have so much respect for surfers. They are a breed all on their own! What muscles do you feel are working the hardest when you are SUP? Arms, Back and Core (Abs) What type of SUP board do you have? I have 2 boards, one at my Mexico House in La Paz and one here in LA. Both are 10 ft Lairds made by SurfTech . La Paz, Mexico is a perfect place to paddle because of it's flat and smooth water- no waves. Excellent for long distance exercise. There are whale sharks off my beach and can be as large as 45 ft long! Very docile and beautiful. They are plankton eaters and will not attack. I have kayaked with them and hopefully when I go down in a couple of weeks, I will be able to SUP with them! Any plans on investing in another and if so, what kind? I am looking for a longer board by Naish that is for racing long distance. The Laird is for surfing and paddling around recreationally, not for fast paddling. I want to start racing this summer and would love to get a better board for it! Where do you usually stand up paddle board? Paradise Cove is my spot for paddling and surfing in Los Angeles County because of the break and also the ocean is the cleanest there. You can see 30-40 ft deep with clear visibility- tons of fish- bigggg fish!! Sharks included!! Always check the Heal the Bay site to look at the ocean rating from A-F. In Mexico- off my beach- El Mogote or around the coves off the island- Espiritu Santos. It is one hour away on boat ride but is probably the most beautiful place I have ever been to. I have attached a photo of me paddling in the turquoise blue waters! If you could choose any destination in the world to SUP, where would it be? I would love to SUP in Bora Bora! I have never been to Polynesia and am really excited to go one day. I would take my snorkel while I am paddling so that if I see any big turtles, dolphins or amazing sea life I could just jump right in and play with them! It's time to get glam for the biggest night in Hollywood!Hair! Skin! Makeup! Celebs have so much to think about when getting ready to hit the red carpet, and HollywoodLife.com's Laura Schreffler is here to walk you through just some of the things (like a collagen facial, eyelash extensions, hair and makeup) A-list ladies have to do to prep for the big night. Taking care of your skin is especially important as you get older. So whenever I discover a quality anti-aging product, I have to share. My roving reporter (aka my husband) went to the Alive! Expo Green Pavilion at the Sundance Film Festival, and received a collagen mask treatment from Dr. Susanne Bennett, CEO and founder of Purglo by Purigenex. Now I religiously use her nourishing, paraben-free Purglo Hydrating Body Butter, and her Element Protection Stick, infused with jojoba oil, African shea butter, and comfrey leaf. But what makes the Purglo Collagen Serum and Mask Kit so special? Dr. Susanne: Purglo is a one of a kind, state of the art collagen formula that gives you more beautiful, glowing, vital and youthful skin. Purigenex has the only biologically active transdermal collagen in topical cosmetic form. That means it’s the only product with medical grade collagen that works just by applying it to your face. No more injections or doctor’s visits. This is a huge breakthrough in skin care because collagen of this quality has never been available until now. What makes Purigenex so advanced? Dr. Susanne: Purigenex is biologically active. Collagen only works when it is biologically active and kept that way. That only happens if you keep it refrigerated. If you ever had collagen injected, the doctor takes it out of the refrigerator otherwise the protein strain breaks down and then denatures. Essentially you will be putting inert goo on your face, goo that will do nothing for you. With Purigenex, you take the collagen mask out of the refrigerator and it will feel so good and nourishing on your face. What are the benefits of the Purglo Collagen system? Dr. Susanne: Purigenex reduces crows feet and wrinkles, plumps and increases elasticity of skin especially if you apply it to the lips and neck area. It also smoothes out the texture of your skin, minimizes pores especially around the nose and chin. And with sustained use, you will notice a reduction of any acne scarring or discoloration. By: Tracy Hopkins This year's ALIVE! Expo Green Pavilion/MixMedia Luxury Lounge at Sundance kept guests warm and entertained with the hottest new green products, organic spa treatments and tasty eco treats. As the snow piled higher than usual this year it didn’t make a dent in the crowd that turned out to enjoy the Lounge. Guests who came by - some television stars and film regulars, some very talented new stars you should have on your radar - included Jill Zarin, Laura Herring, James Kyson-Lee, AJ Buckly, Beth Stolarczyk, Clayne Crawford, Adam Scarimbolo Diego Luna, Hakeem Kae Kazime, Tom Malloy, Walter Perez, Greg Finely, Fagun Thakrar, Heather Kafka, SNL’s Rachel Dratch and more. Visitor favorites among the vendors included edgy and imaginative jewels filled with rich, multi-colored stones, all original designs by So. Cal native Michelle Abogado, Virtual Golf Girl designs, revitalizing spa goodies from Aubrey Organics, 30 minute fabulous facials from Dr. Susanne Bennett’s PURGLO collagen mask and serum that left their skin rejuvenated and glowing, and the cool T-Zone Vibration Machine to shake off those extra pounds. In order to recharge and satisfy some hunger pains Explorer’s Bountywas there with their much loved healthy fruit chips, delicious chocolates, coffee and tea. Just in time for happy hour, guests kicked back with Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila. In between gifts and refreshments, ALIVE! Expo Green Pavilion guests took time to participate in the Project Green Celebrity Photo Shoot. The Project Green non-profit 501c3 – www.projectgreenusa.org - is a new foundation that raises money for kids to attend eco-friendly summer camps. Celebs shared their “going green” thoughts and tips on camera with NVALEO Enrichment System. Of course, everyone loved the VIP gift bags, which were filled with the fabulous products mentioned below. Full list of sponsors: Aubrey Organics, Explorer’s Bounty, North American Herb & Spice, Chews 4 Health, Pup to Go, Tea Lab, Tuwa Design Bags (the ultimate in portable solar power...in the form of bags & backpacks), Organic Spa Magazine, Michelle Abogado Designs, Somebody’s Mother’s Chocolate Sauce, NVALEO Enrichment System (a multifaceted, personal and professional enrichment tool), Sunfusion Designs (hypoallergenic hardware: earrings, belt buckles and pendants), Virtual Golf Girl LLC designs by Lynni Megginson, Food Should Taste Good, Dr. Susanne Bennett’s PURGLO Collagen Mask & Serum, as well as mini facial services, and Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila. For more information on any of the above-mentioned sponsors and the lounge please visit www.aliveexpogreenpavilion.com or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Alive! Expo Green Pavilion is led by founders Patrycja Siewert-Towns and Kim Shimmel. As specialists in ‘green’ and in creating brand entertainment /sponsorship opportunities that surround ‘official green’ Hollywood red carpet ceremonies, their focus is on ‘earth friendly’ clients. Their goal is to bring clients into programs that build a platform that will raise awareness in a collaborative effort for all participating members. Alive! Expo Green Pavilion strives to familiarize clients with their additional brand entertainment services and build a comfort level around their capabilities as event producers and fundraisers. JANUARY 19th, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA, the entertainment capitol of the world. The City of Angels is certainly a place where image is predominant. The anti-aging industry continues to spearhead growth here as vanguard consumers seek new ways to look and feel youthful. According to worldhealth.net, the anti-aging market will reach $291.9 billion by 2015. Filling a void and offering an alternative to the surgical side of this industry are PurGlo products. Los Angeles-based PurGlo will celebrate its soft consumer launch at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, which is widely attended by celebrities, film producers, entertainment elite, and other leading cultural influencers who know the power of the anti-aging promise. The PurGlo line is special in that it brings medical-grade skin care products directly to the consumer. In addition, the PurGlo brand will be introducing organic, moisture-replenishing body butters and element protection sticks that will defend skin from sun, wind, water and snow exposure. Dr. Susanne Bennett, founder of PurGlo, sees a huge opportunity within this non-invasive niche in the anti-aging industry. "As an integrative doctor, many of my patients want to discuss changes that they are seeing in their skin, but they are hesitant about overly aggressive or invasive interventions. I wanted to find a more natural, yet effective, treatment option that wouldn't require injections. That's where PurGlo came in. These products are proven through documented research, and they represent the most bioactive, gentle, truly restorative and well-tolerated formulas that I have seen in all my years of practice." Striving to accommodate men and women with busy schedules who can't easily see their estheticians, PurGlo kits will contain a month's supply of special masks and collagen serum. Masks can easily be applied from the convenience of home and yet consumers will still receive the benefits of diminished fine lines, tightened skin, and a youthful glow. To see maximum results, it is recommended to apply PurGlo masks on your face for thirty to forty minutes, once a week. Application of the serum twice a day is also recommended to replenish collagen on a maintenance basis. Dr. Bennett will be on hand to demonstrate her PurGlo products at the Alive Green Expo Eco-Luxury Suite at 345 Main Street, in Park City, Utah on January 23-25, from 12pm-6pm. "I look forward to showing the entertainment community that there are genuine aesthetic alternatives to injectables, fillers, peels, and invasive surgery. There is no need for down-time with these products; their benefit is immediate and healthy. They are perfect for big red carpet event preparation and close-ups on camera. And this type of smart skin care can be used very regularly, as a staple of anyone's wellness and beauty regimen."
If you would like to learn more about PurGlo products or meet with Dr. Bennett in person during the Sundance Film Festival, please feel free to visit us on the web at www.purglo.com You can also email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PurGlo |
