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The MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym Announces Advanced Training Workshop
The MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym, located in North Orange County, California, has announced an advanced kettlebell training workshop called Kettlebell Training 3000. The event date is Saturday, January 23, 2010 and will be held from 10:30AM to 1:30PM. If you’re looking to get to the next... - December 31, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast Promotes Year Round Health Plans, More Products and Research in 2010
FruitFast continues to manufacture unique products that offer best-of-class benefits, a quality that distinguishes them from other fruit supplement companies. FruitFast is the exclusive producer of whole fruit softgel capsules. - December 31, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Newly Redesigned Website Launches January 2010 with an Online Learning Environment - TLC
Therapy in Transition (TITO) launches a newly redesigned website providing membership privileged benefits such as private discussion forums moderated by a panel of experts dedicated to supporting member’s personal and professional success and Tito’s Learning Center or TLC where individuals can enroll in online courses to broaden their skills and knowledge. - December 30, 2009 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Energy Works Healing: Offering Holistic Treatments for a Healthier Life
Energy Works Healing is a brand new Holistic Center located in in Solana Beach, CA. They offer professional Holistic Treatments to bring wellness and balance to people's Body, Mind, Emotions and Spirit. The main services offered at energy works Healing are: Reiki Energy Healing Classes & Treatments, Fear, Guilt & Anger Release Therapy, The Chakra System Class & Chakra Balancing Treatment, Feng Shui Consultation Intuitive Consultations. - December 30, 2009 - Energy Works Healing
Sport Performance Expert Charts Her Own Recovery
Emma James, the NLP sport performance expert and World Champion charts her own recovery from major shoulder surgery and her regaining her own international competing level. - December 29, 2009 - Emma James Training
Zumba Invites Newfoundland to "Join the Party" in 2010
Global fitness sensation, Zumba Fitness, brings “exercise in disguise” just in time for new year’s resolutions. - December 28, 2009 - Zumba Fitness
New Year’s Resolution: Literacise=Literacy+Exercise - A New Look with a Book
"Keeping you and your child fit and healthy is as easy as opening a book", says Award-winning author and Literacise fitness guru, Irene Smalls. Author Smalls has spent twenty years performing with and for kids around the country. - December 27, 2009 - Irene Smalls
Edwin Ishoo MD FACS Offers JuvaSculpt Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
Edwin Ishoo of Edwin Ishoo MD FACS, a board-certified surgeon specializing in facial and body esthetic contouring, is pleased to announce the availability of JuvaSculpt, a mini facelift procedure in his Massachusetts-based office, located at One Brookline Place in Brookline. The technologically... - December 26, 2009 - Edwin Ishoo MD FACS
Morris County Personal Trainer Carey Yang to Speak on Seven Steps to Jump-Start New Year’s Resolutions on Fitness and Weight Loss
Morris County Personal Trainer Carey Yang will present a Fitness Seminar titled “New Year, New Body, New You: Seven Easy Steps to Jump-Start Your New Year’s Resolutions” on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm. This will take place at Rockaway Township Free Public Library in Rockaway, New Jersey. - December 25, 2009 - Carey for Fitness Personal Training
A Blue Christmas: PsychTests Offers a Free Depression Test to Help Sufferers During the Holidays
PsychTests, the online testing professionals, offer their Depression Test for free (go to http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2087) until January 31, 2010, anticipating an upsurge of sadness and grief during the holiday season. - December 25, 2009 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
E-Ville Roller Derby Announces the First Jr. Roller Derby League in Canada
E-Ville Roller Derby will be kicking off the first Junior Roller Derby league in Canada this January. - December 24, 2009 - E-Ville Roller Derby
"The Ultimate Mindbody Detox" 7-Day Retreat at Chiva-Som International Health Resort
The MindBody Detox Retreat will be running from 5 to 11 February, 2010 and from 12 to 18 February, 2010. This retreat provides the unique opportunity to discover and heal the mental and emotional causes of your physical conditions and life stresses. - December 24, 2009 - Chiva-Som International Health Resort
Mbody Strength Announces Fitness Boot Camp Special for 2010
The MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym, located in Orange County, has just announced a special offer to help people get into shape in 2010. Through January 15, 2010, the company is offering a month of unlimited access to their kettlebell boot camp for only $75. “Many people have seen dramatic... - December 24, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
The 420 Times Sparks It Up with Lighter Giveaway
The 420 Times, Southern California’s leading magazine of medical marijuana and natural healing, has just announced that they are giving away a Permanent Match lighter to a lucky eNewsletter recipient each day for 30 days. By signing up or being a current recipient to the Smoke Signal, The... - December 23, 2009 - The 420 Times
Renton Personal Trainer Luka Hocevar Offers Results Transformation Contest to Kick Off 2010
Renton personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, Luka Hocevar, has run the most successful fitness transformation contests around, this year featuring an 8-Week Transformation Contest with the top prize offering well over $2,000 in value. - December 23, 2009 - Hocevar Performance
Founder of Macular Degeneration Foundation Dies at 94
After dedicating his life to public awareness of ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Edmund J. Aleksandrovich (Ed Aleks) dies at the age of 94. - December 22, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Microlife Medical Home Solutions Launches Comprehensive Online Health Management Program; MiHealthLog™
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) launched MiHealthLog web-application for consumers who are interested in better managing their health and wellness. “Self-monitoring is the single best health behavior an individual can use to improve their health. Studies have repeatedly... - December 21, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Nutrition Breakthroughs Provides Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress, Sleep Better and Stay Healthy
‘Tis the season for holiday stress. From last minute shopping, to getting less sleep, to making ends meet financially, to consuming more sweets and drinks at holiday get-togethers. Americans are faced with more physical and emotional pressures during the holidays. Recent research studies and surveys in the areas of sleep, eating, and finances are shedding some light on actions one can take to lessen the stress load. - December 21, 2009 - Nutrition Breakthroughs
A Gym with No Contracts, No Lines or Waiting, and Affordable? Make It a Snap Fitness.
Finding time to workout is about to become a whole lot easier and enjoyable for local residents. Snap Fitness, a 24-hour Health Club providing fast and convenient facilities, is hosting a Grand Opening party at its newest location in Smithtown at 138 East Main Street on January 13, 2009 at 11:00am. - December 20, 2009 - Snap Fitness of Smithtown, NY
UCLA Neurologist to Speak About "Chemo Brain" Jan. 28
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Community Memorial Hospital Cancer Resource Center invite cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to a free workshop entitled “Chemo Brain” with Lorne Label, MD. The program will take place Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
UCLA Oncologist to Present Educational Workshop on Women's Cancers at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will present a free educational workshop on Women’s Cancers with Amer Karam, MD on Thursday, January 21, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Please call (805) 379-4777 to RSVP. Dr. Karam of The University of California,... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Inland Empire Magazine's 2009 Best Personal Trainer, Christi MacNee
Christi MacNee, President of T3 Fitness Energy, was voted Inland Empire Magazine’s 2009 Best Personal Trainer. This is the second year in a row that Christi MacNee has received this recognition. “Just like last year, this recognition continues to be an honor and inspiration. In... - December 19, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy
Val Fujii of Fujii Fitness Proudly Announces New Trainer at Four Seasons of El Dorado Hills Fitness Camp
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, proudly announces new trainer at Four Seasons of El Dorado Hills Fitness Camp - December 19, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
JammyCo Launches “1stTimeTri” App for the Android Market
JammyCo is pleased to announce that First Time Triathlon (1stTimeTri), the company’s popular iPhone and iPod Touch app, is now available in the Android Market. 1stTimeTri is the first triathlon-related app available for the Android Market. Designed by a former professional triathlete and triathlon coach, 1stTimeTri provides a 12-week workout plan to prepare an individual for a sprint (short-distance) triathlon. - December 19, 2009 - JammyCo
BayView Entertainment’s February Lineup Hot Fitness DVDs Help Take the Chill Out of Winter
BayView Entertainment's February lineup of fitness DVD releases contain new titles from Joyce Vedral, Debra Mazda, Lynn Hahn and Yoga Pulse. - December 18, 2009 - BayView Entertainment
Nutricap Labs Named Supplier of the Month in October
Nutrition Industry Executive publication recognizes Nutricap’s outstanding customer service. - December 17, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
42 Pounds Lost, Confidence Gained at Express MiE Fitness & Beauty
Kathy Mower of Tempe has lost 42 pounds in 2009, feels better about herself, and is excited about the way her life is moving forward. Kathy credits Express MiE Fitness & Beauty, a new, ladies-only dance fitness studio for helping her achieve success. - December 17, 2009 - Express MiE Fitness & Beauty
Dr Mike Wellness Site Unveils R3 – Restore, Resolve, Rejuvenate Wellness Model
Dr. Mike Wellness Site Recently Introduced their core model for health and wellness, R3 - Restore, Resolve, Rejuvenate. The new model serves as a vision and mission for the wellness expert and will be the resounding message in the Dr. Mike Wellness Site. Dr Mike’s Wellness Site makes it easy... - December 17, 2009 - Dr. Mike Wellness Revolution
Dr Mike Wellness Site Launches the “Join the Wellness Revolution” Program
Dr Mike’s Wellness Site recently launched the “Join the Wellness Revolution” campaign that lets every interested reader enjoy healthy living through reliable advice. With the launch of Dr Mike Van Thielen’s health and wellness website, everybody is able to join the wellness revolution. - December 17, 2009 - Dr. Mike Wellness Revolution
New Book from Stance Publications Shows Women How to Get Their Best Body - Now
Your Best Body Now! by Ashley Marriott and Marc L. Paulsen, MD shows women the best and fastest way to achieve their ideal weight and stay there for life. - December 17, 2009 - Stance Publications
MD Now Urgent Care Opens Newest Largest High Tech Clinic in West Palm Beach Florida Partnering with iTriage Medical Decision Tool for iPhone®, Smart Phone & Web Based App
MD Now Urgent Care Targets Growing Mobile Market on Healthagen’s iTriage Software Applications - December 16, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Express MiE Makes Fitness Fun
Express MiE Fitness & Beauty, a new, ladies-only dance fitness studio, is making working out fun. The studio, whose motto is “putting a little ‘i’ back in me,” is dedicated to helping women develop self-confidence while having fun and getting fit. To that end, they offer... - December 16, 2009 - Express MiE Fitness & Beauty
Team Fitness America's December Personal Trainer Continues to Make a Difference
Team Fitness America announces Delaware personal trainer, Laura Kraman, as their December Personal Trainer of The Month. Team Fitness America nominated her from education, background of experience, and clients that have reached their fitness goals. - December 16, 2009 - Team Fitness America
UCR Health Centers Opens Mesa Urgent Care Despite Economic Downturn
UCR Health Centers opens a new urgent care facility in Mesa, Arizona despite the economic recession. The company feels that in an era of healthcare crisis, uninsured and escalating cost, additional market share to serve populations who would otherwise go to an emergency room is a strategic move. UCR Health Centers offers same day, urgent care medical treatment at a cost-effective alternative, and also integrates multiple medical services into their business model. - December 15, 2009 - UCR Health Centers
Navajo Skin Care™… A Brand to Watch
Local Austin, Texas Company introduces chemical-free products to satisfy market demand for fresh, all-natural products. - December 15, 2009 - Navajo Skin Care
12 Week Fat Blast Body Transformation Contest
ML Athletics Fitness Programs, Northshore’s fastest growing Fitness Boot Camp Provider, announces an exclusive 12 Week Body Transformation Fat Blast Challenge. - December 15, 2009 - ML Athletics
Global Ride Becomes Largest Provider of Virtual Cycling DVDs
On December 18th, Global Ride will release its 6th Virtual Cycling DVD. This DVD producer founded Cycling Fusion to bridge the worlds of Indoor and Outdoor Cycling. The DVDs themselves provide the visual experience that bridges these two worlds together. Virtual cycling DVDs are becoming a staple for Indoor Cycling & Spinning® classes, and Global Ride is leading the peloton. - December 15, 2009 - Cycling Fusion
Sheehan Training to Provide Large Discount to Couples or Friends Who Sign up by December 31, 2009
Sheehan Personal Training in Foxboro MA believes that healthy living and exercise is a right and should be affordable to everyone. Owners Tom Sheehan and LeAnna Brown are offering a generous incentive to potential clients by making their program the most affordable it has ever been. - December 14, 2009 - Sheehan Personal Training
eNutritionServices Offers Free Teleclass – 5 Steps to Kick Start Your Weight Loss in 2010
Join dietitians Lisa Nelson and Ursula Ridens to kick start your weight loss and receive your concrete plan of action for health success. Start the New Year off right. - December 14, 2009 - eNutritionServices
Celebrate World Hypnotism Day in St. Charles, MO
This January, the sixth annual World Hypnotism Day will take place. With New Year resolutions facing us, the timing is perfect for World Hypnotism Day. Learn how to move from “Resolutions into Results” using the power of your own mind. - December 13, 2009 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
Hawaiian Experience Spa Becomes First Scottsdale Day Spa to Offer Lypossage Cellulite and Slimming Treatment
Hawaiian Experience Spa has become the first certified LypoSpaTM facility in Scottsdale, Arizona and provides both Lypossage massage therapy and Lypossage slimming wraps. Lypossage is a non surgical cellulite treatment designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite while helping clients lose 4 – 20 inches. - December 13, 2009 - Hawaiian Experience Spa
Cynthia Seaman Northwest Chicago Chiropractic Authority Conducts Food Drive to Benefit Local Families
Dr. Cynthia Seaman Chicago's foremost actively practicing authority on chiropractic care is now conducting a food drive to assist area families. - December 13, 2009 - Seaman Chiropractic Center
The American Nordic Walking System Leads Nordic Walking Charge
Nordic Walking Poles Radically Improve Balance, Stability and Gait – No Longer Just for Athletes & Expert Skiers. - December 12, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Envision Family EyeCare Encourages Families to Book Mid-Year Eye Exams
Optometrists at Envision Family EyeCare reminds area parents of the importance of regular eye exams for their children. Statistics show as many as 86% of school-aged children have never had a thorough eye exam. With most students having an extended break over the holidays, it is a convenient time... - December 12, 2009 - Envision Family Eye Care
BH North America Announces Addition of Two Industry Veterans to Sales Team
Leading Orange County fitness equipment manufacturer BH North America is pleased to announce the fourth quarter addition of Alex Fulton and Scot Arrington to the BH sales team. - December 11, 2009 - BH North America Corporation
Gilad, Television's Fitness Guru, Plans Fitness Camp on the Big Island of Hawaii
Gilad Janklowicz, FitTV's most watched fitness instructor, steps away from the cameras in June 2010 for a fitness camp on the Big Island of Hawaii. He has planned a week long fitness experience at a secluded retreat center. - December 11, 2009 - gilad productions ltd.
"Wellness at Work"
The Institute for Restorative Health Launches a State of the Art Corporate Wellness Program. - December 11, 2009 - Institute for Restorative Health
SleepRestfully.com Announces Online Live Chat Now Available
SleepRestfully.com of Houston, Texas, a leading distributor in the sleep therapy and oxygen equipment and supplies, announces the addition of Live Chat to their list of services. On December 1, 2009 Phillips Respironics required all on line providers of products not to advertise any price below a... - December 10, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
New Year, New You! Take the Habit Factor® Challenge
The longest journey begins with a single tap. Take the Habit Factor® Challenge and see dramatic changes in your life—and win up to $500 in the process. - December 10, 2009 - Equilibrium Enterprises
Restless Leg Syndrome Linked to Magnesium Deficiency -- Sleep Minerals II from Nutrition Breakthroughs Provides Relief
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a form of insomnia characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when they are at rest, especially during sleep. RLS affects about 10% of the people in the U.S. It runs in families and may have a genetic component. Recent research has found that people with restless leg syndrome are deficient in the mineral magnesium. - December 10, 2009 - Nutrition Breakthroughs