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Fitness/Swimsuit Model & Former NFL Cheerleader Samantha Baker Signs Large Spokesmodel Contract
Professional fitness model Samantha Baker signs with pharmaceutical giant Gentech Pharmaceuticals as spokesmodel for the extremely popular weight loss supplement PhenTabz. - May 19, 2011 - Gentech Pharmaceutical
Fitness/Swimsuit Model & Former NFL Cheerleader Samantha Baker Wins National Fitness Competition
Professional fitness & swimsuit model Samantha Baker wins first in class in the Figure competition at the 2011 Jay Cutler Classic in Boston, Massachusetts. - May 19, 2011 - Gentech Pharmaceutical
Pilates Goes Green; Hollywood's Eco-Friendly Fitness Sanctuary, Harmony Studios Pledges to Plant Trees with American Forests Every Time You Attend a Class
Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, hidden amongst treetop balconies and sun-dappled gardens, is Harmony Studios. Specializing in personalized Pilates regimens and intimate group classes - all on state of the art equipment. The studio developed their philosophy by blending traditional 'get-in-shape, stay-in-shape' sensibilities, with a core focused connection between mind and body. And now it wishes to expand that mind-body connection by planting trees by donating to American Forests. - May 19, 2011 - Harmony Studios
Plastic Surgeon Offers Complimentary Seminar on Breast Health and Surgical Options
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Drew Kreegel along with Breast Surgeon Dr. Lea Blackwell and Lee Memorial Health System’s breast health Navigator Dara Leichter, R.N., will present a complimentary seminar to explore the latest breast health and surgical options on Tuesday, May 24, 5 - 7 pm, at the Regional Cancer Center, 8931 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers. - May 19, 2011 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
New Retreat House Now Open in Magical San Miguel de Allende
LifePath Retreat House is now open for private guided or non-guided retreats in enchanting San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. - May 18, 2011 - LifePath
Funding is Flowing for Stick-e® Fitness Products from Focus Investments
Capital may still be tight in this economy but the right partnership is worth funding. Stick-e® Brands and Focus Investments, Inc. have just announced the formation of a new entity, Stick-e® Products LLC. Focus Investments will leverage its consumer products expertise to the portfolio of... - May 17, 2011 - Stick-e Products LLC
Bionic Device Maker Posts Video of a "Leverage Trick" to Greatly Strengthen Weak or Debilitated Knees
During the development of Body Oars, bionic fitness devices that divert exercise forces around joints and bones, an engineer discovered a leverage trick that could greatly strengthen many if not most weak or debilitated knees, without compressing the knee joint. Bodyoars.com has since posted a 1 minute instruction for this at youtube.com. - May 17, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
SeoCompany4 Launches New Interactive Portal for JuliaOsteopath.com
JuliaOsteopath is ready to launch their new interactive web portal designed by SEOCompany4 - May 16, 2011 - SEOCompany4
HRC Fertility Announces 1st Baby Born After Using New PGD Technology for 24-Chromosome Screening and Single Gene Screening for Tay-Sachs
HRC Fertility used a new screening technology called Parental Support™ created by Gene Security Network (GSN) - May 14, 2011 - HRC Fertility
My Mad Methods Magazine Announces Military Edition
My Mad Methods Magazine, a publication dedicated to unconventional training methods like kettlebells, sandbags, heavy clubs, and more, has announced a special military-focused edition for the June/July issue. This special Military Edition will include workouts, physical testing, and other... - May 14, 2011 - My Mad Methods LLC
Wisdom Hypnosis Helps Celebrate World No-Tobacco Day
Internationally recognized hypnotist giving a stop smoking seminar to raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen. - May 14, 2011 - Wisdom Hypnosis
Just Landed Launches Website and Monthly Newsletter on Expatriate Healthcare
Expatriate website Just Landed has launched ExpatHealth.org, a website and a monthly newsletter on expatriate healthcare. The free publication targets health professionals working with expatriates and people living abroad. It has been launched in partnership with DKV Globality. - May 14, 2011 - Just Landed
Dr. Jeff McQuaite, Doylestown, PA Chiropractor, Celebrates National Correct Posture Month
"While not flashy like National BBQ Month or Grapefruit & Kiwi Month or life-threatening like National Ovarian Cancer Month, your posture is important and can definitely keep you from having back or spinal problems later in life." Dr. Jeff - May 13, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
Free Group Exercise Class to Benefit the Dighton Community Food Bank
Swansea Total Fitness will be hosting a free group exercise class “Sweat, Dance & Donate” on Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to benefit the Dighton Community Food Bank. This class is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to bring a canned food good. - May 13, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Quantum Fitness Announces the Release of Their New Strength Line – ISIS
New line of equipment provides users with an economical option for their facility without compromising quality. - May 13, 2011 - Quantum Fitness Corp.
Russian American Dental Association to Award Children for Anti-Smoking Artwork at Red Carpet Ceremony
The Russian American Dental Association is going to award prizes to children for the best anti-smoking artwork at annual red carpet ceremony. The association's "Kids 4 Kids" booklet is also going to be handed out to attendees. - May 12, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
Headspace Hits the USA! Learn How to Meditate. Get Some Headspace.
Headspace is meditation, but not as you know it. For a start, there’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, no incense and definitely no gurus - just simple, practical tools to help you find a bit more calm and clarity in your everyday life. It’s a practical, accessible approach to meditation, designed especially for modern day living which is why you’ll find all our bespoke tools and support available online - and even on your mobile. - May 11, 2011 - Headspace
Brain Pain: Tracking Triggers Key to Headache Cure
Lifestyle sleuthing is the best way to corner the prime suspects behind headache pain, says noted Encino dentist Allan Melnick. Armed with the facts, medical professionals can customize treatment to free patients from debilitating migraines, TMJ and tension headaches. - May 11, 2011 - Allan Melnick DDS
Nasm Seeking Two Candidates for July 2011 Pursuit of Excellence; 2011 Awards Bring Total Tuition Grants to Over $200k
Through a collaborative partnership with California University of Pennsylvania (CalU), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is proud to once again offer the Pursuit of Excellence Award and are seeking two qualified candidates for the July 2011 start date. Since the award was created in 2005, over $200,000 has been awarded towards tuition grants. - May 11, 2011 - National Academy of Sports Medicine
Tokyo Fitness Expert Launches English Personal Training Services
English language fitness services in Tokyo just got a lot more accessible as Tokyo Bootcamp has just launched its flagship bootcamp program. With details of the program recently released on their website http://tokyobootcamp.com, there are no more excuses for Tokyoites, be it stay-at-home mothers... - May 09, 2011 - Tokyo Bootcamp
Green Chiropractic Clinic Announces "I Need A Massage" Sweepstakes in San Francisco
To promote health and wellness in the San Francisco area, Green Chiropractic Clinic announces massage giveaway. Each of the 5 prize packages consists of two 60-minute wellness massages from professional massage therapists. - May 09, 2011 - Green Chiropractic Clinic
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance on May 10
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, newly appointed Global Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), is encouraging people around the world to join with him to observe World Lupus Day on May 10. Julian is asking the public take a pledge to increase awareness of lupus, a devastating and life-altering autoimmune disease that affects at least five million people worldwide. Supporters can make their pledge and find resources to raise understanding of lupus at worldlupusday.org. - May 07, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
Professional Massage Therapy Center in Albany Collaborates with SEO Company to Reach Out to Locals
Massage in the Park, offering comprehensive and professional massage therapy in New York’s Capital Region, has recently established a new collaboration with Prospect Genius, a local provider of SEO and Web marketing strategies. Together, these two Albany-area businesses are working to make it... - May 07, 2011 - Massage in the Park
Uniform Advantage Miami Dade Nursing Scholarship
Uniform Advantage announced the winner of its semiannual Uniform Advantage Miami Dade Nursing Scholarship today. Kevin Jacobson, in school to attain his Associate of Science Degree in Transitional Nursing, has won $500 for tuition as well as a $100 Uniform Advantage Gift Card to be used for his nursing scrubs and accessories. - May 06, 2011 - Uniform Advantage
Main Street Chiropractic Holds Monthly Health and Wellness Workshop
This event is a vital part to you getting on the "road to wellness" by using natural approaches and simple lifestyle changes. - May 05, 2011 - Main Street Chiropractic
Three-Time Olympian Opens the Doors to First Flo Fusion Fitness Center in San Diego, Offering San Diegans the Opportunity to "Train Like an Olympian"
Dr. Flora Hyacinth Hosts Grand Opening Event of Flo Fusion Fitness, Combining Yoga, Pilates and Resistance Training to Help Individuals Gain Comprehensive Wellness of the Body from the Inside Out and Learn to “Train Like An Olympian.” - May 04, 2011 - Flo Fusion Fitness
Running Deer Software Provides Free Online Fitness and Diet Testing Calculators
Running Deer Software today announced the release of free online fitness and diet testing calculators. Each calculator offers unique features making them the best tools available. 1RM (One-Rep) Max Calculator The 1RM calculator allows you to quickly determine a user's strength level and how much... - May 02, 2011 - Running Deer Software
Jeffrey Beck Fitness Announces the Release of Their New Personal Training App for the iPhone and IPad
Jeffrey Beck Fitness is proud to announce the release of their personal training app for the iPhone and iPad. By doing so, this helps expand the company's outreach to clientele. Each unique exercise is designed by an accredited fitness professional and is specifically tailored to help clients... - May 01, 2011 - Jeffrey Beck Fitness
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Purification and Weight Loss Clinic on May 11
Guest Speaker James Marecic to Discuss Benefits of Purification. - May 01, 2011 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Carmen Everall Holistic Practitioner
Carmen Everall uses four distinct yet complimentary healing modalities. Based in Canmore, Alberta, she recently opened new premises, launched a new website and is currently discussing several options to appear as a public speaker. - May 01, 2011 - Carmen Everall Holistice Practitioner
LAPD’s Bicycle Coordination Unit to Begin Field-Testing Electric Bicycles
Currie Technologies® to Present IZIP Express™ Police Edition ebikes to LAPD Deputy Chief Hara on Wednesday May 11th at 9:30 AM. - April 29, 2011 - Currie Technologies
Alliance HPT Concludes Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge; 836 Lbs. Lost in 12 Weeks
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy held its final weigh-in date for all 130 participants of its fitness competition, the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge, April 7. In twelve weeks, the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge finished with its contestants collectively losing 836 pounds. Participants... - April 29, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Pure One™ Validates Microalgae DHA Plus EPA Formula in Vegetarian Algae-Softgel Capsules
The validation of about one percent EPA in DHA-S™ algae oil is solved by Pure One™ using proprietary technology, generating new standard curve and confidence for low level EPA analysis. - April 28, 2011 - Source-Omega
New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Marks May 2011 as Lupus Awareness Month with Activities Across the Boroughs
Awareness-Building Critical for Autoimmune Disease that Affects More Than 60,000 New Yorkers and 1.5 Million People Nationwide. - April 28, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Newly Released Book by Local Author Dr. Catherine Shanahan Shows Genetic Mutations Common in Children Born After 2000
In her critically acclaimed book Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Foods, newly released on Kindle, board certified Family Medicine physician and Cornell-trained geneticist describes shocking mutations and growth deformities appearing in babies and children under 2. These mutations are far more common among children who's mothers ate more than 100gm carbohydrate per day during pregnancy. - April 28, 2011 - Dr. Catherine Shanahan
Music Providers Get Royalties for Streaming Videos
A brand new way to license music for video synchronization has led independent artists as well as music publishers to realize fees from a new revenue stream. This is yet another business model that has been created in an industry that continues to reinvent itself. Indoor Cycling (often called Spinning®) has finally begun to pay artists for the music they use through live broadcasting and subscription based on-demand videos. - April 28, 2011 - Cycling Fusion
BounceU of Farmingdale Gets Families Active for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
BounceU Gets Families Moving, Bouncing and Jumping - April 28, 2011 - BounceU Farmingdale
Jill’s List.com Hosts Gluten-Free Educational Event for Patients and Practitioners
Dr. Mark Hyman Headlines Interactive Online Panel and Live Chat - April 27, 2011 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
HealthSaaS Licenses Cloud Based Connected Outcomes Framework to Swedish Medical Center in White Labeling Deal
HealthSaaS today announced the licensing of their Connected Outcomes Framework to Swedish Medical Center in Seattle WA. Details of the white label project are not being disclosed at this time. Dr. Gordon Irving Medical Director of the Swedish Pain and Headache Center states, “Utilizing the... - April 27, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Uniquely Yours Personal Training Organizes 1st Annual Burlington Pushups for Charity and Raises Over $2,500 for Wounded Warrior Project
The 1st annual Burlington Pushups For Charity kicked off with a morning of pushups at the First Church of the Nazarene, pitting the Burlington Police department against the Regular Joe’s & Jane’s. - April 27, 2011 - Uniquely Yours Personal Training
"How to Take Charge of Parkinson’s Disease" is a New Book Release from Health Publisher DiaMedica by Anne Cutter Mikkelsen with Carolyn Stinson of Stinson Marketing Arts
New how-to book for boosting physical and emotional resilience with brain healthy nutrition, exercise, and enlightened caregiving in Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, and other neurodegenerative and chronic diseases. More than 80 original recipes with the widest variety of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich ingredients, and culinary herbs and spices known to favorably impact the brain, embedded in a stirring personal story from the author, a French trained chef and PD carepartner. - April 27, 2011 - Carolyn Stinson
Yun Fitness Announces "Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days" Program
Popular Columbus fitness program Yun Fitness announces the start of the “Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days” program for women. - April 27, 2011 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Pilates Classes to Benefit Crossroads Rhode Island Women’s Shelter
Pilates Mat classes to raise funds for Crossroads Rhode Island Women’s Shelter on May 7, 2011 at Bristol Total Fitness, Seekonk Total Fitness, Dartmouth Total Fitness and EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition. - April 25, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Hawaii Retreat Offers Mindfulness Within Yoga
Portland yogini offers program of asanas, yogic breathing and loving-kindness. - April 25, 2011 - Yoga Oasis
Jenny Evans to Appear on NBC KARE 11 Today Show’s Health & Fitness Segment
Performance Expert Jenny Evans Addresses the Top 5 Health& Fitness “Dealbreakers” and How to Overcome Them. - April 24, 2011 - Powerhouse Performance
Tampa Web Development Firm Bayshore Solutions Integrates Content Management System for Lifestyle Family Fitness to Compete in Instant Gratification Age
In addition to a user friendly website design Lifestyle Family Fitness can give their users content they want when they want it. - April 23, 2011 - Bayshore Solutions
SEOCompany4 Helps Beauty Clinic Pulselightclinic.co.uk Support Rosacea Awareness Month
UK beauty clinic www.pulselightclinic.co.uk is supporting Rosacea awareness month with the release of a free downloadable Research Paper by renowned nutritional specialist Lisa Borg Dip BCNH. - April 23, 2011 - SEOCompany4
Mercola.com Celebrates Mother’s Day with Free Shipping Worldwide
Mercola.com pays tribute to moms everywhere this Mother’s Day with Free Shipping and Handling Worldwide on orders worth 50 dollars and above from May 2 to 8, 2011. Natural health expert and Mercola.com founder, Dr. Joseph Mercola, extends his Mother’s Day greetings to all the mothers... - April 23, 2011 - Mercola
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Success Rates Hit 85 Percent at PCP
The Perry Clayman Clinic (PCP) one of the UK’s leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation provider’s report success rates of 85% and credit new services as key to unprecedented progress in the field. - April 23, 2011 - Rehab Today
Stem Cell-Based Product for Aiding Hair Growth Launched by BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. releases a new stem cell-based product for aiding hair growth in women. The new product, called Hair Stemulating Complex for Women, was developed using BRS' stem cell released molecules technology called S2RM Technology. - April 22, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.