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Goveror Gregoire Proclaims March 10, 2009 Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls and encourages them to take action. Governor of Washington, Christine O. Greagoire, signed a proclamation on February 17, 2009 to proclaim March 10 as a day for citizens to join her in this special observance. A special event is scheduled on March 10th at the Theatre on the Square, 901 Broadway, Tacoma,WA. - March 03, 2009 - Brown Tones Productions
Enzymatic Therapy, Inc Introduces New Artery Advantage Supplement to Give Arteries a Fighting Chance
Keeping arteries healthy is vital and Enzymatic Therapy’s Artery Advantage™ helps get to the heart of the matter, safely and naturally.† - March 03, 2009 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
New Research Company LIFE2345.com Discovers How to Help Prevent Sudden Death of Athletes... and How a Spoonful of Honey May Help Save the Life of Anyone Who Faints
New Research Company LIFE2345.com Discovers How to Help Prevent Sudden Death of Athletes ... and how a spoonful of honey may help save the life of anyone who faints ... LIFE2345.com's medical biochemist Nick Gracey says: "... let's change the old 'no fuel' CPR ... 'CPR' should include a spoon... - March 03, 2009 - Nicholas Dynes Gracey
Health Happiness and the Magic Pill
Optimism and Gratitude Are Just What the Doctor Ordered. - March 01, 2009 - LuvIsTheAnswer.org
Moonview Sanctuary Announces Two New Offerings for Existing and Potential Clients
Moonview Sanctuary, an exclusive treatment and optimal performance center, announced today the launch of two new offerings for its existing and potential clients – a customized continuing care program providing sober and family residential accommodations called Moonview Malibu Sanctuary and a... - March 01, 2009 - Moonview Sanctuary
Suburban Warrior Challenge Kettlebell Fitness Competition Results
MBody Strength hosted the first-ever Suburban Warrior Challenge kettlebell fitness competition on February 21, 2009. Several people competed in the event, both seasoned kettlebell user and beginners alike. - March 01, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
MBody Strength Launches New Kettlebell Product: The KettleBox™
MBody Strength has launched their first product, the KettleBox™, a heavy box specifically created for transporting kettlebells in cars. According to KettleBox™ inventor Marcus Martinez, the kettlebell product was created after several loose kettlebells rolled around his car trunk,... - February 28, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Back by Popular Demand! DIAKADI Body Announces Its Spring Edition of Outdoor Boot Camps
DIAKADI Body, Personal Training and Wellness Center, is excited to bring back its outdoor boot camps, the hottest and most economical workout in San Francisco. Starting Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m., individuals of all fitness levels will gather in Mission Creek Park or in the Presidio (near the... - February 28, 2009 - DIAKADI
World's First Tart Cherry, Glucosamine and Chondroitin Formula Obtains Patent
What do tart cherries, glucosamine and chondroitin have in common? The answer is a patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington DC. Andy LaPointe, inventor and managing partner of several Northern Michigan based companies including Traverse Bay Farm and Fruit... - February 28, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
EVOLUTION Hires RI Native, Karen Booth, Expert Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition, a Bristol, RI wellness center, today announced the hiring of Karen Booth. Ms. Booth will be teaching yoga classes and helping EVOLUTION’s clients achieve their fitness and wellness goals through personal training. Ms. Booth joins the EVOLUTION staff with... - February 27, 2009 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
Having Too Many “Senior Moments?” Biofeedback Expert Offers 10 Tips for Improving Brain Health, Reducing Stress, Sleeping Better and Improving Memory and Concentration.
Are you lost in a "brain fog?" Suffering from anxiety or insomnia? With bad economic news in a seemingly endless supply, more and more people find themselves suffering from stress, poor memory, and lack of concentration. - February 27, 2009 - BrainHarmony Biofeedback Center
BayView’s April Fitness Titles Poised to Slim, Trim, and Shape
BayView Entertainment, the number one studio for fitness and wellness DVD releases for four years running*, is proud to announce their April lineup of titles designed to trim, tone and strengthen. Fitness legend Gilad leads the pack on April 14 with three new releases from his “Bodies in... - February 27, 2009 - BayView Entertainment
Himalayan Institute Introduces World's First Ecologically Sound Neti Pot
The Himalayan Institute, original importers of neti pots to the U.S. market, has introduced the world's first ecologically sound neti pot manufactured completely out of bioplastic. The Neti-Wash Eco Neti Pot is a part of the Himalayan Institute's mission to provide products and services for a healthy mind, body and spirit with a minimum of impact on the earth. - February 27, 2009 - Himalayan Institute
BrainPower.org is a New Website Devoted to Helping Individuals Improve Their Mental Health
BrainPower.org (http://www.brainpower.org), a website devoted to improving mental health, launched recently. The new website details everything from brain fitness exercises to reviews of the most popular brain supplements. “A lot of people don’t realize the importance of brain... - February 27, 2009 - brainpower.org
Allmax Signs IFBB Pro Troy Brown
Allmax Nutrition signs IFBB Pro Troy Brown as the newest athlete of Team Allmax Nutrition - February 26, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
FitLink Revolutionizes Health Club Industry with New Premium Location Services
FitLink.com, the premier online fitness community, proudly announces the launch of its Premium Location services for fitness facilities. The new service marks the first seamless web branding experience for health clubs to more effectively reach the ever-expanding online world. “Most clubs... - February 26, 2009 - FitLink, LLC
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Movie Night
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm will host a free movie night on Monday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at the American Cancer... - February 26, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
The Wellness Community Offers Personal Training Program for NJ Marathon
If you’ve ever wished you had a personal trainer to help you prepare for a marathon or half marathon, now is your chance. The Wellness Community - Northern Jersey Shore is offering a comprehensive training program to help prepare for the NJ Marathon and the Long Branch Half Marathon in exchange for joining the Strides for Hope- Team Wellness charity marathon training team. All proceeds will support the free programs for people with cancer at The Wellness Community in Eatontown. - February 25, 2009 - The Wellness Community Northern Jersey Shore
Website Aims to Reduce Childhood Obesity in America
Website offers healthy recipes covering main dishes, snacks, and desserts, along with videos for kids discussing cooking, health tips, exercise tips, and environmental responsibility. - February 25, 2009 - GoodLife with Gabby
63 Year Old Runs 100 Miles This Saturday to Raise Awareness for Prostate Cancer
Fort Lauderdale resident will run 100 miles solo from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach and back with friends providing crew support along the route to raise awareness about prostate cancer. - February 25, 2009 - UltraSports, LLC
HARNN & THANN is Expanding in Canada
HARNN & THANN - Natural & Paraben Free Body Care, Skin Care and Aromatherapy Products - February 24, 2009 - Harnn & Thann
Fitness Foundry Sponsors 'Hal's 24th Annual Boston Marathon Day Bike Ride'; Partnering with 30 Year Veteran Triathlete Hal Gabriel
Fitness Foundry' founder Julio A. Salado, C.P.T. and author of 'Maximum Boost Workout© Advanced Core Training book is now sponsoring a Boston annual tradition, Hal's 24th Annual Boston Marathon Day Ride. The event precedes the Boston Marathon. It is a 52 miles ride, starting from Boston to Hopkington and then back. Fitness Foundry will provide free T-Shirts commemorating the event. - February 24, 2009 - Fitness Foundry
Clear Fusion Orthodontic Hybrid Retainers
Clear Fusion Orthodontic Appliances Ltd, Located on Long Island has introduced a new concept in Aesthetic Orthodontic Retention... Today’s patients, especially those completing clear aligner therapy, do not want Wires or the Hawley type retainer. The Invisible Retainer has been available for... - February 23, 2009 - Clear Fusion Orthodontic Appliances Ltd.
Achy Joints Relief Breakthrough Announced to U.S. Athletes
Achy joints (http://www.flexnow.us) relief breakthrough, FlexNow® a natural dietary supplement with a new approach for painful joints releases its clinical trial results to U.S. athletes. - February 23, 2009 - FlexNow
EDSPA Comments on Octuplet Birth
Published research confirms that these guidelines set out by ASRM and SART have led to a marked reduction in the number of high order multiple births. - February 21, 2009 - EDSPA
Source-Omega Founder Speaks on Microalgae Oil Omega-3 Replacements for Medical Fish Oils
Source-Omega, LLC announced today it will be presenting at the upcoming International Symposia on Bioinformatics for Biomedical and Ecological Applications in Prasanthi Nilayam, India. The conference is being held during February 20-21, 2009 at the renowned Sri Sathya Sai University and is organized by Biosciences Chair Professor Srirama Krupanidhi. - February 20, 2009 - Source-Omega
Magnus Health Portal is Going Under the Clippers for Children's Cancer and Personal Health Record Awareness
Magnus Health Portal (www.magnushealth.com), a secure web-based Personal Health Record (PHR), enables individuals and families to collect, store and share personal medical information in one location anytime, anywhere with no hardware or software to install. Today, Magnus Health Portal announced a fundraising effort with the St. Baldrick's Foundation which raises funds and awareness to cure childrens' cancer by shaving the heads of volunteers. - February 20, 2009 - Magnus Health Portal
Get to the Bottom of Gold Standard 100% Casein™ with ON’s New E-Z Scoop Opening
With an E-Z Scoop Opening that lets consumers enjoy every last ounce of premium quality sports nutrition, Optimum Nutrition is distinguished once again for innovation. - February 20, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Team Fitness America’s Los Angeles Personal Trainers Add More Service Hours
Through their development of a solid base of Los Angeles personal trainers to back up their new service hours, Team Fitness America implemented a careful hiring process that consisted of certification checks, reference checks, and background checks. - February 19, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Manufacturers Turn to Nutricap Labs for GMP Survival Strategy
As nutraceutical manufacturers crunch to prepare for FDA mandated GMP regulation deadline, Nutricap Labs counsels retailers on compliance. Nutricap Labs will identify and answer the top questions retailers should address with private labeling partners once all manufacturers are required to be GMP compliant in the May 2009 issue of Natural Product Marketplace magazine. - February 18, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
Runterra Green Race Series Now Part of BuFest Music Festival in Malibu
A Huge Concert and a Five-Mile Race Team Up to Turn Thousands of People “Green.” - February 17, 2009 - runterra
Damazonia Chocolates Sponsors Runterra Race Series in Gaithersburg
Today, Damazonia Chocolates (www.damazoniachocolates.com), a chocolatier combining dark chocolate and exotic power fruits from the Amazon Region of Brazil, became a major sponsor for the runterra Gaithersburg 8K running race (www.runterra.com). Damazonia Chocolates hopes to introduce all of the... - February 17, 2009 - runterra
Nurse Practitioners Publish New Women's Heart Book
Heartstrong, LLC announces the publication of "Take Charge: A Woman's Guide to a Healthier Heart," a concise, easy reference book for women who want to develop heart healthy lifestyles. - February 14, 2009 - Heartstrong,LLC
No Nonsense Fitness Craze That Defies the Credit Crunch
David Robertson Personal Training is revolutionising the fitness industry by providing clients with two invaluable lessons during the current economic crisis – how to aggressively de-stress and how to remain fit by constructing a gym in your home for next to nothing. - February 13, 2009 - David Robertson Personal Training
MBody Strength Adds Apollo Kettlebells to Fitness Equipment Store
MBody Strength has added Apollo kettlebells to their fitness equipment lineup. The company, based in North Orange County, California, was looking for a quality, local kettlebell manufacturer to provide their kettlebell training clients with affordable kettlebells. Apollo kettlebells, based in... - February 13, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Depression Doubles Negative Health Risks for African-American Men
African-American men suffering depression are more than twice as likely to die within a year after suffering a heart attack, according to research in a new book, "Say It Loud! I'm Black and I'm Depressed." More than 2 million black men in the US suffer depression and heart disease is just one of the killer illnesses it affects. "Say It Loud," reveals the seriousness of the situation. - February 11, 2009 - Say It Loud
The Sound Guy, Inc. Releases Treadmill Meditation Audio Recording
The Sound Guy, Inc. has released a new audio program that helps users meditate while exercising. - February 11, 2009 - The Sound Guy, Inc.
MBody Strength Adds Innovative Weighted Vest to Fitness Equipment Lineup
MBody Strength has added the CloseGrip Weighted Vest to their fitness equipment lineup. In their ongoing mission to provide their customers with high-quality, low-cost, effective fitness equipment, MBody Strength is proud to offer the innovative CloseGrip Weighted Vest, which uses standard weight... - February 11, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Finally, Team Fitness America, Offers Economical Personal Trainers in Tampa, FL
The new division of affordable personal trainers in Tampa, which is offered by Team Fitness America, is phase one of a three step process to completely service the state of Florida. - February 11, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Go Dairy Free Announces Affordable Priority Shipping for Book Orders to Canada, Europe, Australia, and Beyond
In an effort to alleviate the high costs associated with purchasing internationally produced books, the website www.godairyfree.org is now offering affordable flat fee priority shipping on international orders of the book “Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose... - February 11, 2009 - Go Dairy Free
Cardiac Nurse Practitioners Launch New Heart Health Blog:
Nationally recognized experts Carolyn Strimike, RN, MSN, APN-C and Margaret Latrella, RN, MSN, APN-C have announced the formation of Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong a new Blog discussing heart disease and prevention. The Blog address is http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/ The Heart Healthy Blog will... - February 11, 2009 - Heartstrong,LLC
Allmax Nutrition to Attend the 21st Arnold Sports Festival
Team Allmax Nutrition will be attending the Arnold Sports Festival Expo. Stop by the booth to test the new pre-workout supplement MusclePrime and whey protein isolate Isoflex. - February 10, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
Linkman® Reports 40% of Sales Made to Women Who Quit Smoking with Partners
Linkman® announced results of their January 2009 sales data: 40% of sales were made to women who purchased two Linkman units with the intention of quitting smoking with their spouse, partner or friend. - February 10, 2009 - Linkman, Inc.
This is the Age of the Brain - Funkyfogey.com Website Launches Brain Gym for the Over 45s
Funkyfogey.com the lifestyle web portal aimed at the 45 plus age group has launched a Brain Gym, with the aim of helping their members maintain a longer, happier, and healthier life. Current research indicates that the brain can be extensively remodelled throughout the course of one’s life, without drugs, and without surgery – with regions of the brain that can be taught to do different tasks. - February 09, 2009 - Funkyfogey Ltd
Royce Gracie's Father, Grandmaster Helio Gracie Passes Away January 19,2009
The beloved professor and innovator of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Legendary Grandmaster Helio Gracie, passed away in Brazil. Jim Hughes, Royce Gracie Black Belt and head of a network of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense and MMA Schools throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts says "Helio Gracie is the tiny seed that became the mighty Oak that protects and shades many." - February 09, 2009 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Olympic Gold Medalist Sifu Jocelyn Toy Brings His World-Renown Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Self-Defense Classes to Los Angeles
Sifu Toy, after much anticipation, is bringing his world-renown Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and self-defense classes to Los Angeles, including courses for beginners to experts. Sifu Toy will also be teaching a class focused on utilizing martial arts in acting, which is excellent for actors looking to enter the world of action films. The promotional class is on 2/8/09 at 1:00pm and will take place at Ography Studios in Hollywood, CA. - February 08, 2009 - Studio City USA
ON Mixes Up Sports Nutrition with New Chocolate Coconut Gold Standard 100% Whey™
The industry’s best selling protein powder with 5.5 grams of muscle-building branched chain amino acids per serving is now available in a delicious new chocolate coconut flavor. - February 08, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
The Roby Institute Offers Research Data Suggesting Hormone Imbalance Like Steve Jobs' Can be Successfully Treated in Less Than 6 Months
The Roby Institute is a clinical and research entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. Other research centers and researchers are in San Antonio, Texas, Boston, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mumbai, India. The research deals with hormone imbalance disorders which include hormone allergy, weight disorders, fatigue, pain, shortness of breath and sexual dysfunction. It is the view of these researchers that many serious disorders may have a simple hormone imbalance at their root. - February 07, 2009 - The Roby Institute
New Website Offers Fitness Tools for Adults 50+
Sports, Fitness and More, LLC, a family owned internet company, has launched a new website that provides comprehensive information about exercise and fitness for adults 50 years and older. The Exercise and Fitness Sports for Seniors website (www.seniorskeepingfit.com) is an online portal that will... - February 07, 2009 - Sports, Fitness, and More
1-2-3 Fit Sacramento Sponsors the Free Fitness Activities for Furloughed State Workers
Sacramento fitness center supports furloughed State Employees with free heart healthy activities Friday. - February 07, 2009 - 123 Fit Sacramento