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Corporate Stress Health Coach Michele Risa to Address Saks Fifth Avenue Employees at Company Health & Wellness Expo May 19, 2009
Corporate health and morale consultant Michele Risa will address stress related concerns at the Saks Fifth Avenue Employee Health & Wellness Expo, to be held at the Fifth Avenue store May 19th, 2009. “While the event is only open to employees of Saks, it demonstrates the demand that the... - April 19, 2009 - Beyond Body Mind Spirit
RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground
In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design
Village at Sherman Oaks Residents Reap Health Benefits of Community Homegrown Herbs Garden
When Stan Rice volunteered to manage The Village at Sherman Oaks greenhouse he was simply sharing his love for gardening. His efforts however yielded a bounty of herbs that in addition to being tasty seasonings have also been found by researchers to have numerous physical and emotional healing... - April 18, 2009 - The Village at Sherman Oaks
Winback; a Free Webinar for Health Clubs, Wellness Centers, Yoga Studios and Healthcare Practices on How to Reactivate Former Clients, Customers & Members
This free webinar led by Leslie Nolen, health & wellness marketing expert and president of The Radial Group, provides practical and effective tips for winning back and reactivating former customers of health clubs, wellness centers, corporate wellness programs, yoga studios, and conventional, complementary and alternative healthcare practices. - April 17, 2009 - The Radial Group
MBody Strength to Attend OC Marathon Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Expo
MBody Strength will have a booth at the upcoming Orange County Marathon Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Expo. The unconventional fitness company is planning to show new equipment and hold fitness challenges for prizes. “We’re very excited to have a booth at the Orange County Marathon... - April 17, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
The Third Suburban Warrior Challenge Fitness Competition to be Held on the Beach
MBody Strength has announced the third Suburban Warrior Challenge kettlebell fitness competition. This will be the first Suburban Warrior Challenge to be held on the beach and to feature three exercise challenges. - April 17, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Iatria Spa Announces April Girls Night Out Event
Dave Mangrum, president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the Iatria Medspa will host a Girls Night Out event at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at The Arboretum at Weston, located at 2058 Renaissance Park Place, Suite 200 in Cary. Iatria’s Girls Night Out provides an... - April 17, 2009 - Iatria Day Spa
North State Hypnosis in Northern California
Hypnosis has been officially endorsed as a therapeutic method by medical, psychiatric, dental, and psychological associations throughout the world, and is primarily organized here in the United States by the National Society of Hypnosis. In Northern California, North State Hypnosis currently offers the widest variety of available techniques as well as the unique ability to hypnotize every person that contacts them for help. - April 16, 2009 - North State Hypnosis
Mini Skywall. Keeping Kids Fit and Entertained. Skywall Satisfies Kids’ Appetite for Stimulating Exercise in a Safe Environment.
Indoor play centers and gyms seeking fitness equipment that keeps kids of all ages stimulated, challenged, fit and entertained should look no further than Mini Skywall from Avanti Fitness. Mini Skywall is an ingenious motorized, indoor climbing wall that can keep kids amused for hours. Mini... - April 16, 2009 - Avanti Fitness
Floatworks: Launch Their All New Ultimate Sensory Relaxation Device, the i-Sopod
“The pace of modern-day life, the credit crunch, and the financial crisis is making many people feel extremely stressed.” - April 16, 2009 - The Floatworks Ltd
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Announces the Launch of a Revolutionary Fitness Program Designed to Take Your Body from ‘Ordinary to Extraordinary’ by Summer
Val Fujii, a local Folsom certified personal trainer, has recently launched Superwomen Boot Camp, a cutting-edge fitness boot camp designed for women that promises to take your body from 'Ordinary to Extraordinary' at only a fraction of the cost of personal training. - April 16, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
1-800-DENTIST® Launches Website Upgrades
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, launched a newly redesigned website in response to the growing number of visitors to 1800dentist.com. The new design also aims to strengthen 1-800-DENTIST’s position as the leading dental resource for U.S. consumers. - April 15, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
"Mark’s Daily Apple" Blog on Health and Fitness Now Ranked #11 on Internet; Rapid Rise Among 120,000 Blogs
After only two years of existence, Mark’s Daily Apple is ranked 11th among the world’s most popular English speaking “blogs” on the internet and in the top 25 of the 120,000 blogs on the internet devoted to health and fitness. The blog is the creation of Mark D. Sisson, a nationally respected authority on health, fitness and nutrition. Sisson attributes the success of the blog to the uniqueness and originality of the content. - April 15, 2009 - Marks Daily Apple
Pavel Tstaoline and Phil Ross Teach the US Navy SEALs: the Strongest Get Stronger
Kettlebell Guru Pavel Tstatoline and Phil Ross selected to train US Navey SEALs in kettlebell exercise. - April 15, 2009 - BayView Entertainment
ON Travels to Germany & FIBO
A popular attraction at America’s biggest bodybuilding events, Optimum Nutrition will be in Essen, Germany April 23 – 26 for FIBO. - April 15, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Real Nordic Walking Poles Are Helping Many with Balance and Stability Issues - Including Many of Our Recovering War Heroes
When a thank you letter arrived from The American Red Cross for the one-piece Nordic Walking Poles that were donated to Walter Reed Veterans Hospital by SkiWalking.com and The American Nordic Walking System it was one of hundreds of confirmations that one-piece Nordic Walking poles prove to be safer, lighter and much more durable than twist-locking adjustable length/telescoping/collapsible poles. - April 15, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Body Matrix – Personal Training and Nutrition Launches Marketing Campaign
Body Matrix Canada announced today the launching of its first marketing campaign in the downtown Toronto area. - April 14, 2009 - Body Matrix Canada
Holistic Help Offers New Service to Identify Hidden Food Sensitivities
Holistic Help website is pleased to announce the addition of a new service called the ALCAT test. With a simple test that is mailed directly to your home, the ALCAT test will determine if you have hidden food sensitivities that may be at the root of your physical or mental health conditions. http://www.holistichelp.net. - April 14, 2009 - Holistic Help
Global Decompression - Now Offers Service, Repair, Worldwide Delivery of the Axiom DRX 9000, Accu-SPINA and Other Used Spinal Decompression Equipment
The staff at Global Decompression are asked the same question multiple times. Why should Chiropractors or Medical Doctors buy from Global Decompression? Why should they buy a Used Axiom DRX 9000 or Used Spinal Decompression machine, instead of buying a new one from the manufacture? What about... - April 13, 2009 - Global Decompression
Kettlebell Elite Fitness Studio Grand Opening 18 April 2009
Though economic woes make small businesses vulnerable, a Navy wife is taking a chance and doing her part to try and help the local Virginia Beach economy. Kettlebells are already the latest craze on the west coast due to the Russian fitness tools' incredible results. Now, the first ever Kettlebell Studio, Kettlebell Elite, provides workouts that will shred the fat, increase endurance, increase strength, and increase flexibility. Workouts are led by Karen Smith, a Russian Certified Instructor. - April 13, 2009 - kettlebell elite
Step, Dance, and Get Fit with BayView Entertainment’s June 2009 DVD Releases – There's Something for Everyone
BayView Entertainment announces its June lineup of DVD fitles, including programs for step aerobics, kick boxing, cardio exercise, and Broadway dancing. - April 13, 2009 - BayView Entertainment
Se Habla Espanol? Optimum Lifestyle Does
Now hard-training athletes can get ‘The Bigger Picture’ from Optimum Lifestyle magazine in Spanish, published free twice a year by Optimum Nutrition. - April 12, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Michael Torchia Announces Launch of FitnessUndercover.com
The billion-dollar fitness industry now has an unofficial watchdog. FitnessUndercover.com has been launched by celebrity fitness trainer and radio host Michael Torchia for the express purpose of providing background information on the fitness industry's products and practices. Visitors will be able to keep informed by Torchia's informative articles, recommendations, podcasts and videos. - April 10, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Program Honored
The Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Prevention Program – a collaborative effort of Women & Infants Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the VNA of Care New England, and the Rhode Island Department of Health – was recently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and... - April 10, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
SixPack App for iPhone Pumps Up Fitness Buffs
SixPack App, a new fitness application for iPhone, includes an illustrated collection of more than 100 exercises that have been categorized by muscle type. Each entry includes a "SixPack" of detailed information. The application also contains a handy collection of eight pre-configured workout routines. - April 09, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
Urban Active Ranks 3rd on "America’s Healthiest Top 10 Gyms" List by Widely Respected Health Magazine
Leading national health & fitness magazine “Health” with over 1.3 million in circulation, has voted Urban Active as number 3 on its Top 10 “America’s Healthiest Gyms” List. - April 09, 2009 - Urban Active Fitness
Economic Downturn Causes Health to Plummet
Your diet is the first thing to go in the midst of an economic crisis. - April 09, 2009 - Tosca Reno
Get a Quick Shot of Protein with ABB®’s New Puro Pro® Shot
ABB’s new Pure Pro® Shot packs a lot of high-quality protein into a small, easy to drink serving size. - April 09, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
San Mateo-Based Nandi Yoga Certified as a Green Business by the City of San Mateo & San Mateo County
San Mateo-based Nandi Yoga (www.nandiyoga.com) is officially certified as a Green Business by the City of San Mateo and San Mateo County under the award-winning Green Business Program establishing the studio as a leading advocate for green business within the United States’ yoga... - April 09, 2009 - Nandi Yoga
Brentwood Dermatology Unveils AFA Skin Care Products Online
Brentwooddermatology.com has added a range of AFA daily rejuvenation skin care products in its skin care product collection. Different added AFA products are ideal to increase moisture levels and revamp the tone and texture of your skin. - April 09, 2009 - Brentwood Dermatology Medical Group
Holistic Help Offers New Solutions for Improving Your Health
Holistic Help website offers several new self-care strategies for improving or maintaining optimal physical and emotional health .http://www.holistichelp.net - April 09, 2009 - Holistic Help
Healing the Heart of New York City
Nurture New York announces its latest group psychotherapy and trauma incident support programs...and invites journalists to experience state of the art healing techniques at its Midtown Healing Center. - April 08, 2009 - Nurture New York
Beautorium Celebrates Entrepreneurial Exclusive in Natural and Organic Skincare
Beautorium, the online natural and organic beauty emporium, is pleased to announce an entrepreneurial exclusive in natural skincare: Dr. Mah Hussein Gambles, founder of Saaf Skincare, has just been named one of the UK’s Top 100 female entrepreneurs. - April 08, 2009 - Beautorium
Suburban Warrior Challenge II Kettlebell Fitness Competition Results
MBody Strength hosted the second Suburban Warrior Challenge kettlebell fitness competition on March 28, 2009. The event, held in Fullerton, California featured a 2.8 mile weighted hike and kettlebell exercise portions. “We upped the difficulty for the second Suburban Warrior Challenge by... - April 08, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Synergy Spa Participates in National Spa Week - 7 Days of Wellness for Everyone on a Budget
Synergy Spa, located in the Shoppes of Glenwood Village in Raleigh, is one of seven spas in North Carolina to participate in National Spa Week April 13-19. Spa Week, in it's tenth year and the first year that North Carolina is being represented, is sponored by Allure Magazine and Jane Iredale... - April 08, 2009 - Synergy Spa & Aesthetics
President/CEO Investigates Phoenix Weight Loss Industry, and as a Result Uncovers the Hidden Truth with the Help of Fitness Elements & Associates
President/CEO Investigates Phoenix Weight Loss Industry, and as a result Uncovers the hidden truth and Now Fitness Elements is giving you the chance to Name your own price for a 90 day Body-transformation. Thanks to Mr. Wilson's great success Fitness Elements wants to see more people be able to get... - April 07, 2009 - Fitness Elements & Associates
Dubai Celebrity /VIP Fitness Company Dufitt Partners with Londons Reebok Sports Club
Dufitt, a Canadian managed fitness organisation considered Dubai's premier fitness company involved in celebrity personal training, gym management , gym consulting and gym design, has partnered with Londons prestigious Reebok Sports Cub for their clients while visiting the U.K, in order to continue their fitness regimen. - April 05, 2009 - Dufitt
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Patient Appreciation Day
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm will host its first Patient Appreciation Day on Thursday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at... - April 05, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Inteli Brands Group Presents, W, the Women’s Show, Exploring Methods to Help Babies Develop Healthy, Active Feeding Habits
Whether a mother opts for breast, bottle or both to feed her baby, there are certain methods of feeding that can support the child in developing healthy, active feeding habits. To help inform viewers on this topic W, the women’s show invited Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg to share her expertise in... - April 04, 2009 - Intelibrandsgroup
Nutrition Book Improves Cardiovascular Health
A new book entitled, "What Should I Eat? A Food-Endowed Prescription For Health" is a 136-page book that details what combination of specific foods, fluids, and exercise generate a healthy cardiovascular lipids environment. The first 10-chapters instruct readers how to design a menu for cardiovascular health. Chapter 11 provides a fill-out list of specific foods and supplements, when consumed chronically, is shown to produce a healthy cardiovascular lipids profile. - April 03, 2009 - Phytonutrition: Finding Fitness for Life!
The First Oral Based Lead Test, LeadConfirm Professional, Makes Getting the Lead Out Easier
Aimed for the professional market, LeadConfirm Professional is less invasive than blood tests at detecting lead levels in the body. - April 02, 2009 - Confirm Biosciences
National Franchise Expands Rapidly in Recession
Stay at Home Offers the Perfect Recession-Proof Business Model for “Compassionate Entrepreneurs” - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
In Home Care Now Available in the Brandywine Valley, PA
Stay-at-Home awards franchise territory to Chuck Page. - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
NuU Unlimited Support Local Theatre Company in Lincoln Park Neighborhood
NuU Unlimited is excited to donate to Infusion Theatre Company’s annual Art of InFusion event, March 28, 2009 from 7p – 10p, held at the Chicago Art Source Gallery. Art of InFusion supports new plays and “consumer friendly” theatre through a celebration of live music,... - April 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Goldshield Elite Participating in Florida Health Expo
Affordable Alternatives for Health and Wellness - April 01, 2009 - Goldshield Elite
Take a Vacation to Ireland This Year and Receive a Tax Deduction
If you are going to take a vacation in 2009, then why not receive a tax deduction at the same time? or the same price or even less than that of a conventional walking, cycling or just a relaxing vacation you can experience Ireland at its best and receive a tax deduction on your 2009 taxes. You can even get in a little exercise if you are so inclined. - March 31, 2009 - For A Cause
52 Countries Vie for the First Annual Consuls' Regatta Trophy as Part of the XXIII Elissa Regatta at the Houston Yacht Club
On Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. vessels with the flags of 52 countries will compete in the first Annual Consuls’ Regatta during the Houston Yacht Club's annual Elissa Regatta. Co-organized by the Houston Junior Chamber (the Jaycees), the Spanish Consulate and the Houston Yacht Club,... - March 31, 2009 - Houston Junior Chamber
EDSPA Announces Green Initiative
The Board of Directors of the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association (EDSPA), a multidisciplinary third party family formation organization, has announced the start of its Green Initiative. EDSPA, a not-for-profit organization, believes that building a strong foundation includes... - March 29, 2009 - EDSPA
Urban Active’s Free Workouts to Keep People Healthy in Sick Economy
It was recently reported on CNN’s Larry King Live that according to the National Sleep Foundation, 1/3 of Americans are losing sleep worrying about money and losing their homes. Lack of sleep is causing many to not exercise, increase junk food intake, also excessive smoking and drinking. All these toxic behaviors often time leads to depression and/or manifests disease. - March 29, 2009 - Urban Active Fitness
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Refer a Purchaser and Receive a free bottle of Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry Joint Formula and enjoy healthy joints for free. – No Shipping Charge, No Handling Charge, No Processing Charge, Nothing - 100% Free - March 28, 2009 - Fruit Advantage