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OmPass in San Francisco
OmPass (ompassyoga.com), an online yoga lifestyles community and national yoga rewards program that specializes in making yoga affordable and accessible for Americans, arrival of “Mobile Om” in San Francisco. For a small annual fee of $19.95, OmPass members receive downloadable free... - October 18, 2008 - OmPass
NJ Fitness Trainer Urges Adults to Maintain Fitness for Their Job
Karen Goeller, urges adults to achieve and maintain a good fitness level for their jobs and their health. She is a well-known fitness author and trainer in NJ who currently trains athletes. She has created quick, yet intense workouts for busy adults who must be fit for their jobs. - October 16, 2008 - Gymnastics Stuff™
Social Security Disability Specialist Offers Free Form to Assist Claimants
Claims for social security disability benefits are decided on the basis of medical documentation. However, such claims can be significantly strengthened by one particular form of medical documentation known as a residual functional capacity form, a form that allows a physician to submit a detailed statement in support of a patient's case, and which is now being offered as a free download on the homepage of Disability Secrets. - October 15, 2008 - Disability Secrets
Allure Magazine Picks SensiClear Acne Treatment as an Editors’ Favorite
SensiClear and Allure Magazine are all about great skin so it is no wonder that Allure selected SensiClear as an Editors’ Favorite beauty product. - October 15, 2008 - SensiClear
Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership with XRtainment Zone to Provide Exergaming Wellness Programming
The growing epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Inactivity among kids, teens and adults has prompted the need for entertaining game based fitness solutions that engage users – called Exergames. Two USA companies that have pioneered the Exergaming industry have now joined forces to offer the... - October 14, 2008 - Exergame Fitness
Cardiac Nurse Practitioners Launch New Healthcare Education and Consulting Firm
Heartstrong, LLC is a multimedia healthcare education and consulting firm specializing in heart disease prevention and wellness. - October 14, 2008 - Heartstrong,LLC
A "Superfood" to Stand in the Nutrition Gap
Jus Antioxidant Harnesses the Synergy of 23 Ingredients in One Bottle. - October 12, 2008 - Jus International
Vegetarian Vitamin Packs Now Available
Vegetarian vitamins and supplements conveniently packaged in a calendar pack. Designed to meet the nutritional and lifestyle needs of today's vegan. - October 11, 2008 - Vitamins On Demand LLC
Recession Depression – At Orange Skye, Clients Find Regular Massage a Necessity – Not a Luxury
The most obvious health impacts of stress include fatigue, lack of interest and motivation, feeling depressed, headaches and muscular tension. Over half of Americans say stress has caused them to lose sleep in the past month. What are some of the ways that American’s can survive this recession depression? “Regular massages,” says Linda Dillon, founder of Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar. - October 10, 2008 - Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to Bay Ridge Retirement Community
Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe. Over 6 million Europeans are walking with poles - in the city, in the country and up in the mountains. Walking with poles is ideal for All ages and All fitness levels. Walking with poles helps to burn more calories than regular walking and helping to improve balance and stability. - October 10, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Healthy Being LLC's Newest Product, Sunshine in a Box, a Natural Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Relief Product Featured on CNN's Accent Health News Network
Getting ready, naturally, for the falling back of the clocks and the onset of "winter depression" and Seasonal Affective Disorder. CNN's Accent Health News highlights a Natural Health Entrepreneur who, as a result of her own suffering from SAD when she lived in Boston, created a Natural Seasonal Affective Disorder Relief Kit, Sunshine in a Box, that naturally address the chemical imbalances that caused the time change and darker days. - October 10, 2008 - Healthy Being LLC
Buster Grips Celebrates 25 Years in Golf Business with Discount Offer
Buster Golf Devices celebrates 25 years in the Golf industry by offering a discount and free shipping on a full set of 13 Buster Golf Grips. Buster Grips are the original reverse taper golf grip. The unique shape and high tech material combine to create a natural grip that increases the accuracy... - October 09, 2008 - Buster Golf Devices
My Yoga Online Provides Health and Wellness Content for Air Canada’s In-Flight Entertainment System
My Yoga Online and Fresh Eye Productions, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Air Canada as Health and Wellness video content provider to the airline’s In-Flight Entertainment systems, with a series of programs designed to help passengers refresh and relax mid-flight. - October 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu to Form by Gold Medalist Sifu Toy
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu. No experience necessary to apply. Desire a Must. The Search Begins for the First Open US National Team of Kung Fu www.sifutoy.com. Deadline October 26, 2008. - October 09, 2008 - Studio City USA
Independent Living Systems Announces Distribution Agreement with MagicKitchen.com
Diabetic-friendly meals added to gourmet prepared meal site. - October 09, 2008 - MagicKitchen.com
Power of You...First Gathering of Its Kind in US
Air, earth, water, fire, & metal - Power of You - November 7 through November 9, 2008, A True Self-Discovery Gathering, by the 2008 Master of the Year, 7th Generation Master, Gold Medalist, Sifu Toy - October 09, 2008 - Studio City USA
Announcing Soothe Natural Progesterone Cream™ for Natural Relief of Premenopause and Menopause Symptoms
Nutrition Breakthroughs of Glendale, CA. has introduced the newest addition to their product line – "Soothe Natural Progesterone Cream." The product is a drug-free, chemical-free skin cream for women who are seeking relief from the symptoms of premenopause, menopause and PMS. Women... - October 09, 2008 - Nutrition Breakthroughs
Beautorium’s Product Offerings Are Blossoming… Introducing Red Flower
From anti-aging to pregnancy and baby, from body care to hair care, from aromatherapy to makeup, Beautorium is a luxury of “green” solutions for modern skin care and beauty needs. But the beauty doesn’t stop there. Beautorium, the natural and organic beauty emporium is thrilled to announce its new relationship with red flower. - October 08, 2008 - Beautorium
Give the Gift of Medication to a Woman with Breast Cancer
Visitors to The Breast Cancer Site (www.thebreastcancersite.com) can now help underinsured patients pay for their cancer medications. Through the site’s new Gift That Gives More™, visitors can donate to the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, funding a day’s or a week’s... - October 08, 2008 - GreaterGood
Enjoy Independent Living and Peace of Mind with A-1 Alarm Protection’s Guardian Alert 911 Phone
Today, A-1 Alarm Protection redefined the face of the personal emergency response systems (PERS) industry by introducing a new exciting product – the Guardian Alert 911. Protect the ones you love with this innovative system that instantly connects to an emergency operator with just One push of a button. - October 07, 2008 - A-1 Alarm Protection
Consumers Tell All at Updated Enzymatic Therapy Website
Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. has revamped its web site. It now features unedited consumer reviews and ratings on their nutritional supplements and natural medicines. - October 06, 2008 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
Enzymatic Therapy Produces First Internal Whole Body Stress Cleanse™†
Introducing the first stress cleanse product on the market. Enzymatic Therapy delivers a breakthrough natural solution for consumers’ hectic lives with the Whole Body Stress Cleanse-10 day renewal system.† - October 04, 2008 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
Whipped Into Shape in a Weekend - Saturday Boot Camp
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, devises an all new wellness boot camp for local Floridians and visitors alike. Whipping people into shape, the retreat is now offering a Saturday Boot Camp aimed at sculpting and toning bodies as well as complete relaxation. - October 03, 2008 - Vita Vie Retreat
Women Identity Purpose Organization to Host First 5k Walk & Fundraiser
Women Identity Purpose Organization (WIP), a 501c3 entity, will host their first annual “Step to Empower” 5K walk Fundraiser to support single mothers whose aim is to go to school, or start a business on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. The event will take place at... - October 03, 2008 - Women Identity Purpose Organization
The Breast Cancer Site Gives $75,000 to Mayo Clinic
The Breast Cancer Site announced today that it began Breast Cancer Awareness month by giving $75,000 to the Mayo Clinic for research into a cure. For the second year in the row, The Breast Cancer Site Endowed Fund for Breast Cancer Research will underwrite the salary of a researcher at Mayo Clinic... - October 03, 2008 - GreaterGood
ON’s New Natural 100% Oats & Whey is a First
Optimum Nutrition’s new Natural 100% Oats & Whey represents an industry first for drinkable oatmeal and protein. Not only is each shake easy to prepare and clean up, but the rich creamy taste will have consumers looking forward to their next opportunity to indulge. - October 03, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Atlantis Swim School Announces New Location in North Raleigh
Atlantis Swim School is pleased to announce it will now be offering its year-round program in a North Raleigh location at Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Club. - October 03, 2008 - Atlantis Swim School
National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to Protest the Film Blindness
Protest to be held Friday Oct 3 7:00 P.M. AMC Loews Boston Common 175 Tremont Street. - October 02, 2008 - National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
Eco Friendly & Fabulously Fit - Whole Health Retreat
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, takes their highly successful weight loss boot camp to a new level for a week of holistic health, raw food cooking lessons, fitness, weight loss and eco friendly education. Known for being a no-nonsense “get your butt in shape retreat”, Vita Vie Retreat aims to educate people on eco friendly practices, holistic health care and nutrition as well as stress management and complete rejuvenation. - October 02, 2008 - Vita Vie Retreat
BayView Entertainment Readies Two New “Power Body” Fitness and Workout DVDs for October Release, Featuring Russian Kettlebell and Cardio Dance Workouts
In October, BayView Entertainment is releasing two new DVD titles in the PowerBody™ Workout series: Advanced Russian Kettlebell with Phil Ross and Fit to Dance - Cardio Dance Workout with Christi Taylor. Targeting the advanced home exerciser, the PowerBody™ titles are designed to reward maximum effort with maximum results. - October 02, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
Optimum Nutrition Pumps Up Blood Bank
In addition to consistently providing customers with exceptional quality and value, Optimum Nutrition strives to give back to the community in ways that impact many lives for the common good. - October 02, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Black Raspberry Softgels: Healthy New Addition to FruitFast’s Top-Selling Supplement Line
FruitFast®, a leader in the fruit supplement industry, is introducing Black Raspberry Softgels - the newest addition to their popular line of healthy value-added products. - October 02, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Launching Cycling with a Yoga Mind Program
Cycling with a Yoga Mind DVD blends the fundamental practice and mindset of yoga together with the fluid and rigorous movement of cycling. This effective approach to fitness elevates the traditional routine and practice to a new level that aligns the mind and body while allowing the body to reach its maximum potential. Designed for indoor training, this realistic program can also be applied to numerous sports. - October 01, 2008 - Yoga Mind Connection
MyBathHouse.com Introduces Lake Elsinore Bath House Dead Sea Bath Salts
Dead Sea Bath Salt uses salt from the legendary Dead Sea and is well-known for its high mineral content, extremely purity and healthy benefits. - October 01, 2008 - MyBathHouse.com
Sugar Myths Debunked at Green Grocer Health Fair Portsmouth, RI
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutritionwill be exhibiting at the First Annual Think Local Wellness Fair, presented by The Green Grocer in Portsmouth, RI on October 11th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. - October 01, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Hawaii with Caroline Klebl
Announcing the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Retreat at an exquisite seaside resort in Hawaii from March 26th to April 22nd, 2009. Immerse in the Ashtanga Yoga practice in this 200 hour Yoga Certification course with Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Caroline Klebl. For additional information... - October 01, 2008 - Source of Yoga
Granite Shield – Maguire Flooring in Calgary Canada Joins Granite Shield
Service & quality of the highest standard - September 26, 2008 - Granite Shield
Seniors Are Turning in Their Canes and Walkers for One-Piece Nordic Walking Poles - Finding Improved Balance, Stability and Freedom
Ski Walking and hill bounding with poles are no longer just for world class skiers. Nordic Walking Poles are ideal for all ages and all fitness levels. Obviously hill bounding and running with poles are for the more athletic individuals, but walking with poles radically improves balance and stability - a godsend to seniors and individuals with balance issues too. Nordic Walking Poles are versatile. The benefits are many. Walking with poles burns up to 40% more calories than regular walking. - September 26, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
The Pioneer of Medical Spas, NuU, Now Introduces Naturopathic Medicine to Their Menu of Services
NuU Medspa has earned the reputation of the Medspa Industry Giants of BOTOX® and lasers – now they can add all-natural treatments and services to their already impressive line-up of services. NuU Medical Spa brings Naturopathic Medicine into their centers to help you feel beautiful on... - September 26, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Gymnastics Stuff Has Published a Sample Size Fitness Book - One Swing Set Workout
Smaller fitness book gives the reader the opportunity to experience Swing Set Fitness at a fraction of the price. - September 26, 2008 - Gymnastics Stuff™
Free Massages for Runners at the Ronald McDonald House Women’s Classic
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition will be offering free massages to participants in the 1st Annual Providence Ronald McDonald House Women’s Classic 5k Race & Shape Up RI 3k Walk and Wellness Fair on October 5, 2008. - September 26, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
New Fitness Equipment E-Store Launched
MBody Strength, provider of kettlebell training and equipment, has launched a new e-store featuring a variety of strength equipment, clothing, supplements, and more. The owners and trainers at MBody Strength have personally tested and used each item in the past and are only selling items they would... - September 26, 2008 - MBody Strength LLC
"Pilates for Pink" Classes to Benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in Bristol, RI
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition will be holding Pilates Mat classes at their Bristol, RI Pilates studio -- to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation & Shape Magazine’s October Breast Cancer Awareness & Fundraising event: “Pilates for Pink.” - September 25, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
Gilad Celebrates His 25 Years of Video Fitness Instruction with Appearance in Box Office Hit Movie ‘Burn After Reading’ and New DVD Releases in November
Gilad, a Fitness Hall of Fame inductee and the inventor of modern video fitness instruction and inspiration to millions of viewers each year, makes an appearance in the box office hit film “Burn After Reading” from Oscar-winners The Coen Brothers. Gilad also recently performed in front of the massive Emmy Awards audience doing a fitness presentation. And coming in November are three new-to-DVD releases from Gilad culled from his famed Bodies in Motion program. - September 25, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
ON Makes The Big Time at The 2008 Olympia Weekend
For anyone interested in bodybuilding, fitness and physical self-improvement, this weekend isn’t just any weekend. It’s the Olympia Weekend – the premier Pro Bodybuilding Championship which Optimum Nutrition is proud to sponsor. - September 24, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Forget Weight Loss - Low Carb Diets Are Essential to Life
Dr James E. Carlson's new book, Genocide: How Your Doctor's Dietary Ignorance Will Kill You, proves that when doctors promote low fat, low cholesterol diets, millions of Americans suffer often-fatal consequences. - September 23, 2008 - James E Carlson
The Massage Co Featured Free Massages at the Dallas Tours Des Fleurs
In conjunction with its sponsorship of the Tours Des Fleurs, the Massage Co. of Dallas, TX offered complimentary massages at this past weekend's charity event. - September 22, 2008 - The Massage Co
ClubzUp® Keeps Your Golf Club in Sight and Your Golf Club Grips Clean and Dry
Patented product fits on the end of your golf club keeping your golf club up, in view and your golf club grips free of debris, dry and more comfortable. - September 21, 2008 - ClubzUp
Michigan’s Best Kept Secret in Autism Treatment Continues to Expand
The Horizons Developmental Remediation Center in Caledonia, Michigan is proud to announce the addition of a 4th Certified Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Consultant to their staff. Courtney Kowalczyk has completed twenty months of rigorous training, and was officially certified earlier... - September 20, 2008 - Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
Dozens of Parents, Surrogates and the Children They Carried Meet for a Reunion Party in Boston
Circle Surrogacy, a Boston based leading surrogacy agency serving both gay and straight couples and singles, is celebrating its 13th anniversary and the birth of its 250th baby with a reunion party on September 21. - September 19, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy