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Entertainer Releases New Life Changing Book and Makes His Own Waves of Change in Los Angeles and Orange County
Up and coming action actor helps you, step by step, to find your definition of success with his new book and motivational presentations. - September 06, 2009 - Dragon Fire
Tutu School Will Dance Across the Golden Gate to Open Larkspur Location
San Francisco’s favorite place for tots and twirling kids announces the grand opening of its Marin County studio just in time for the 2009 school year. - September 06, 2009 - Tutu School
"For Her 1-2-3" or "For Him 1-2-3"? Lost in Translation of a Male Enhancement Product Causes Stir
The naming of a brand has always been a problem for Chinese companies. Mistranslation of the name of a sexual enhancement product results in stir and marketing dilemma for a Chinese dietary supplement company. - September 06, 2009 - Abacus Chinese Translation Services
Team Fitness America Announces September Personal Trainer of the Month
Jessica Moon, a commonly requested Los Angeles personal trainer for Team Fitness America, is announced as September Personal Trainer of the Month. With great client reviews, Team Fitness America views Jessica Moon as a top-notch personal trainer. - September 05, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Trupanion Celebrates Pet Insurance Month
Trupanion pet insurance is celebrating Pet Health Insurance Month with pet owners and pet insurance policy holders. - September 04, 2009 - Trupanion
HobNobMurfreesboro Announces New E-mail Newsletter for New Mothers Provided by Middle Tennessee Medical Center
HobNobMurfreesboro.com has recently partnered up with the Middle Tennessee Medical Center which is set to launch in October of 2010. This partnership is designed to help promote the awareness of the medical community and its advances in Murfreesboro, TN. Expectant parents are faced with a... - September 04, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
Free Cholesterol Screening in Chandler AZ
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and Kyrene Medical Center Internal Medicine, located in Chandler is offering Free Cholesterol Screening to the community, no Insurance or cash needed. - September 04, 2009 - Kyrene Medical Center
Nonprofit Launches Online Health Resource Just for Men
Atlanta-based nonprofit, The Men’s Health & Wellness Center, is pleased to announce the launch of its comprehensive and interactive website devoted exclusively to the gender-specific health and wellness issues of men as they age. Visitors to www.menshealthandwellness.org will find... - September 04, 2009 - Men's Health & Wellness, Inc.
Yoga Country, Brentwood’s Only Yoga Fitness Studio, Now Open
The word Yoga in Sanskrit means to “unite.” The purpose of Yoga is to integrate the body, mind, and spirit through exercise, breathing, and meditation. Finally, the heart of Brentwood has a Yoga studio to call its own. Yoga Country is located just off I-65 at 116 Wilson Pike Circle,... - September 04, 2009 - Yoga Country
Sponsors Thanked for Longtime Support of the Magnificent Mile
The success of the fourth annual Magnificent Mile can be contributed to its four longtime sponsors. Sarah Roberts-Witt, organizer and inspiration behind the event would like to give special thanks for their efforts and contributions. - September 04, 2009 - Articulon
The U.S. National Whitewater Center Announces Girls' Day Out Event
The U.S. National Whitewater Center will be holding Girls’ Day Out, Saturday, September 26th, an event designed specifically for women. The one-day event gives women the opportunity to participate in a variety of the USNWC’s activities, as well as activities unique to the... - September 04, 2009 - The U.S. National Whitewater Center
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center Donates Cardio Equipment for Teens to Use at School
Given the prevalence of obesity among young people, many teens are finding it difficult to tighten their belts these days. Meanwhile, schools are trying to tighten their financial belts by trimming expenditures, a type of crunch that won't improve the waistline. In response, one health club in Charlottesville, Virginia, donated cardiovascular training equipment to area schools so that teens can take steps to fitness. - September 04, 2009 - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
Computer Eye Strain or Eye Problems? – The Chinese May Have a Solution
Through the translation of a document from Chinese to English, Abacus Chinese Translation Services discovers a solution that may be beneficial to millions of people who have eye strains or eye problems due to excessive computer use. Now, Chinese translators at Abacus Chinese Translation Services started using it. - September 04, 2009 - Abacus Chinese Translation Services
Founding Members of Initiatives Healthcare Bring Unprecedented Leadership to Florence Arizona Hospital, Tri-Valley Region
Edward McEachern, MD, CEO and Brent Cherne, CPA, CFO, combine talents to bring experience and leadership to the new hospital being constructed in Florence Arizona. Florence Community Healthcare will open its doors in late Fall 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Debunking the Myths of Postpartum Compression and Shapewear
Postpartum compression and shapewear companies may exaggerate product claims. - September 03, 2009 - Design Veronique
BH® North America Increases Sales Territories, Focuses on Dealer Support
Leading Orange County fitness equipment manufacturer, BH North America, has taken a key step in maintaining its fitness sales growth by adding two North American sales territories to better serve its specialty dealer network and provide the responsive sales support dealers have come to expect from... - September 03, 2009 - BH North America Corporation
Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden Wins IFBB North American GENr8-Sponsored Athlete Secures IFBB Pro Card
Shawn Rhoden, Jamaican-born bodybuilder, secured the Heavyweight and Overall titles at the 2009 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships in Cleveland, earning IFBB pro bodybuilder status. The 33 year-old heated up the stage and audience with captivating posing, augmenting his balanced,... - September 03, 2009 - GENr8
AmericanFitnessSupply.com Now Carries the Realsauna Sauna Suit
AmericanFitnessSupply.com is pleased to announce that it will now carry the new Realsauna Sauna Suit. The Realsauna Sauna Suit is the #1 Best Selling, professional unisex sauna suit in the world. - September 03, 2009 - AmericanFitnessSupply.com
Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp Opens State-of-the-Art Indoor Fitness Boot Camp Facility
Come October and falling temperatures, Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp will move to new turf – an indoor facility customized to provide ideal indoor conditions for a boot camp fitness workout. The October 5 sessions will kick off the new Glendale location. - September 03, 2009 - Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp
ON’s Gold Standard 100% Whey™ Lets You Build Muscle with White Chocolate
For a limited time, the sports nutrition industry’s best-selling protein – Gold Standard 100% Whey™ – is available in unique White Chocolate flavor. - September 02, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Boxers & Ballerinas Will Offer Best of Michael Jackson Dance Series for Kids
Los Angeles-based Boxers & Ballerinas will kick-off “Best of Michael Jackson” hip hop dance series for kids ages 6 to 13. - September 01, 2009 - Boxers and Ballerinas, Inc.
First Flu Shots Now Immediately Available at MD Now Urgent Care Walk in Medical Centers, in Palm Beach County, Florida
Flu Shots now being given at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County. As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical care in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers are traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to get flu vaccines in Palm Beach County. MD Now Urgent Care staff began giving seasonal influenza vaccine to residents of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens - August 30, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
No Drugs, No Violence, Just Dance Program Comes to Gainesville with the Launch of Hip Hop Kidz
If you want to see how hip hop dance can be wholesome, just take a look at the Hip Hop Kidz. For almost two decades, these dedicated and energetic youngsters have been entertaining crowds at charity events, ballgames, music videos and almost every venue imaginable. Now the nation's premier dance... - August 30, 2009 - Hip Hop Kidz, Inc.
Fitness Expert Carey Yang to Speak on Fit for Success: How You Can Shift Your Mindset and Transform Your Body to Change Your Life and Accelerate Your Success
Fitness Expert Carey Yang of Denville, NJ will present a Fitness and Wellness Seminar titled “Fit for Success in 28 Days or Less: How You Can Shift Your Mindset and Transform Your Body to Change Your Life and Accelerate Your Success” on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 pm at Rockaway Township Free Public Library in Rockaway, New Jersey. - August 30, 2009 - Carey for Fitness Personal Training
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Little Rock, AR
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Little Rock, AR– Dr. Constance Crisp What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: Aristotle 401 W Capitol Suite 700 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 When: Tuesday,... - August 30, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Dr. Berman of BodyLogicMD of Palm Beach Gardens
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Palm Beach Garden, FL –Dr. Mikhail Berman What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Palm Beach Gardens 3300 PGA Blvd, Gardens Plaza Suite... - August 30, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Grass Roots Health Care Reform – Community Acupuncture Offers an Affordable Health Care Alternative
Harmony Community Wellness Center brings community style acupuncture to Escondido. HCWC offers community acupuncture on a sliding fee scale from $20 to $40. During the Grand Opening celebration treatments will be free for first time clients. - August 30, 2009 - Harmony Community Wellness Center
Rosadyn Pilot Study Results
Vascular Health Specialists, a firm dedicated to leveraging the latest dermatologic research to develop cutting-edge skin care products, announces the pilot study results of their Rosadyn nutraceutical product, which targets flushing, redness and inflammation of facial skin. The study showed significant symptom impact over the 4 week period, with more than 90% of participants reporting an improvement. - August 29, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists
Denville Personal Trainer Carey Yang Leads a Fitness Boot Camp to Build a Fit and Healthy Community
Personal Trainer Carey Yang of Denville, New Jersey is featured in Daily Record’s Parsippany This Week. In the cover story, Yang shares why and how he leads the Morris County Fitness Boot Camp to help local residents lose weight and get fit toward a healthy lifestyle. - August 29, 2009 - Carey for Fitness Personal Training
The SMART Motivational Study Demonstrates WatchWT™ is Effective for Treating Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) announces the results from the Self Monitoring & Resting Metabolic Rate Technology (SMART) Motivational study were published in Patient Education & Counseling, an international scientific journal for patient education and health promotion... - August 28, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
New Partnership Seeks to Reform Real Estate in Latin America
Craig Williamson and Frank Biden Lead New Real Estate Partnership for Environmental and Social Reform in the Industry. - August 28, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
San Mateo-Based Nandi Yoga Pedals Green Business Practices: Yoga Studio Adds Bike Racks to 8th Street with Support from San Mateo
San Mateo-based Nandi Yoga (www.nandiyoga.com) continues to advocate for green business practices as it unveils six shiny, new bike racks on 8th Street. The new bike racks were made possible through a partnership with between Nandi, Bike San Mateo, the City of San Mateo, and Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance. - August 28, 2009 - Nandi Yoga
Simplifast Grows in Texas at Central Market
Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage containing everything necessary to sustain a proper fast/cleanse, is now available in all eight Central Market stores in Texas. Simplifast is packaged in 16-ounce bottles and comes in three delicious flavors including Lemon, Strawberry and... - August 27, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
EPS Has Got a Lot to Lose: School District is Planning to Join E-Lose It Program
When the school year begins, Enid Public Schools will get into the act, said Amber Graham Fitzgerald, director of school and community relations. Many activities are planned for the up-coming school year in accordance with the E-Lose It program. - August 27, 2009 - E-Lose It
TheGoodDrugsGuide Adds Niche Drug Rehab Center Reviews Directory
TheGoodDrugsGuide.com has added a new feature to its list of resources for drug and/or alcohol users, addicts, and the people who care about them. The site's new niche drug rehab programs (http://www.thegooddrugsguide.com/treatment-centers/rehab-centers.htm) review directory presents information in... - August 27, 2009 - TheGoodDrugsGuide.com
Cutting Edge Marketing Campaign Induces Premium Value Fitness Center Membership Sales
Premier Fitness Marketing, the Nation’s leading Fitness Center Marketing and Promotions company, has announced a new highly effective marketing campaign which commands premium value sales of fitness center memberships from a market which otherwise tends to be inhibited about attending a... - August 27, 2009 - Premier Fitness Marketing
Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life
How many times have you heard someone say, "I'd really like to do yoga but I just don't have time for it?" That is no longer an excuse. The new book, Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, provides 39 poses that can be done while you are brushing your teeth, putting your... - August 26, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC
RestoreMax™ from MensMax.com Improves Customer Service with FAQ's
Redu, Inc. the marketer that offers the first penis skin care therapy, RestoreMax at MensMax.com, is reducing many customer service calls through the use of an expanded FAQ section on its website. The costs of a call center for customer service was getting higher than estimated because the calls were taking time, and rarely resulted in an additional sale. Adding FAQ's to the website is actually improving conversion, and saving money on customer service. - August 26, 2009 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
TriActive America Unveils Accessible Multi-Gyms, Designed for Those with Limited Mobility and Other Special Needs
The nation’s leading outdoor fitness equipment company adds Accessible Multi-Gyms, ideal for users in wheelchairs, those undergoing physical therapy, and individuals with limited mobility. - August 25, 2009 - TriActive America
Free Hypnosis Sessions Offered for Public Speaking with Control and Confidence
Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy are offering free Hypnosis Sessions for "Public Speaking with Control and Confidence" on September 19, 2009. - August 24, 2009 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
JamesABrannan.com Launches iNtervalTunes Apple iPhone Application
JamesABrannan.com today announced the release of iNtervalTunes. iNtervalTunes is an innovative exercise application for the iPhone/iPod touch that guarantees a more motivated workout. - August 24, 2009 - JamesABrannan.com
BH® North America Strengthens Management Team with Fitness Industry Veterans
BH North America strengthened its management team in the second quarter by announcing John Kipper as Director of Marketing and Shafiur Rahman as Manager of Customer Service & Support. - August 22, 2009 - BH North America Corporation
Val Fujii of Superwomen Boot Camp Reveals 5 Biggest Obstacles for Busy Moms
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, is revealing the five obstacles a busy mom faces in her eternal quest for a better body. - August 21, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Yoga Yoga Founders Present Kundalini and Gong Yoga Weekend
The founders of Yoga Yoga Mehtab Benton and Guru Karam, along with teacher trainer Siri Bahadur, will offer the public a personal experience of the gong, the chakras, and Kundalini energy during three workshops on August 28-30, 2009. Highlights of the weekend include a gong concert, a class to... - August 21, 2009 - Yoga Yoga
Backwoods Opens 9th Store and Only Missouri Location August 28-30, 2009
Backwoods CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO, Lake Saint Louis Mayor and others to attend exclusive Media/VIP Event on Friday, Aug 28th. Who: Leading National Outdoor Retailer, Backwoods with Grand Opening Charity Partner Big Brothers Big Sisters. What: Grand Opening of Backwoods St. Louis Where: Backwoods St. Louis # 9 Fountain Grass Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367. The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis Shopping Center. - August 21, 2009 - Backwoods
Beautorium.com Features Exclusive Interview with Trilogy Founder Sarah Gibbs
Beautorium, the online marketplace for the planet's premier collection of natural and organic beauty care, features an exclusive interview with Sarah Gibbs, Trilogy founder and co-director. In the interview, Gibbs discusses how she and her sister Catherine de Groot combined their commitment to... - August 20, 2009 - Beautorium
FDA Approved Body Support Products Offer Relief to Women Undergoing Postpartum Cesarean Recovery
Cesarean births have increased dramatically in the United States, and worldwide, over the past few years. In the United States, the National Center for Health Statistics cites over 30% of all US births in 2006 were delivered by Cesarean Section. While many debate the reasons for the increase in... - August 20, 2009 - Design Veronique
Texas Ranger Neftali Feliz Endorses 3N2
The Texas Rangers’ Neftali Feliz has signed a multi-year endorsement contract with 3N2, a Florida-based designer and developer of high performance baseball and softball footwear. Feliz will compete in customized 3N2 baseball cleats and performance apparel, and feature visibly in 3N2’s... - August 19, 2009 - 3N2
Clean Holdings, LLC Receives Registered Trademark for “The Cleaning Station” Logo as Sales Soar
Clean Holdings, LLC manufacturer of the only all-in-one sanitizing system announces Trademark approval for The Cleaning Station logo, effective July 21, 2009, amidst rapidly increasing sales and possible product line growth. - August 19, 2009 - Clean Holdings LLC
What Would You Attempt if You Knew That You Couldn't Fail?
Saturday, August 29th is the date set for seekers to get their first lesson in The Mystic's Guide to Riding the Dragon, a workshop being sponsored by The Chakra Shack. Speaker and shaman Chrystine Julian of chrystinedrums.com will be presenting tools to use to turn fear into productive energy, a... - August 19, 2009 - The Chakra Shack