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Speaking of Women’s Health Names Morning Keynote Speaker
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Cammy Dierking, an acclaimed news anchor and motivational speaker, will be the morning... - August 20, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Beautorium Keeps Getting Greener and Greener
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. The beauty doesn’t stop there. Get ready for three more cult beauty brands to join the mix: Afterglow... - August 19, 2008 - Beautorium
One-Piece Nordic Walking Poles Prove Safer and More Durable During In-Service Programs at Hospitals, Physical Therapy Locations and Fitness Centers Throughout the USA
Perfect length Nordic Ski Walking poles help us to automatically walk with a super straight back - better walking posture is biomechanically a good thing. This improved walking posture when combined with the unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action of walking with poles radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Nordic Walking is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout - burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking. - August 19, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
New Breakthrough Product Called "Vivix" Stops Cellular Aging: A Report by Healthy Solutions Unltd.
Susan Epstein of Healthy Solutions Unltd. reports on a revolutionary breakthrough in the field of cellular aging. A new natural product called "Vivix" contains ingredients which in laboratory tests have been shown to fight the four key mechanisms of cellular aging. Vivix supports heart & cardiovascular function, brain & joint health, and enhanced immunity. - August 17, 2008 - Healthy Solutions Unltd
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute of Freehold, New Jersey to Present Wellness Seminars to Active Adult Communities in Monmouth County
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) will present Wellness Seminars at active adult communities in the Monmouth County area of New Jersey. AOSMI’s new director of wellness and fitness, Gail Plaza, will present a variety of health and physical fitness topics to promote wellness. - August 17, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
HappyGreenBaby.com Adds Gift Registry Service Powered by eWish.com
HappyGreenBaby an online baby boutique featuring the best in eco-friendly and sustainably produced baby clothes and baby gear has added an online gift registry service. Annie Angelo, President, says the idea for HappyGreenBaby was born from the influx of babies coming into our own lives. Friends... - August 16, 2008 - eWish.com
Washington Mystics Support Breast Cancer Charity Event Supporting Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer
The Washington Mystics will be attending Tigerlily Foundation's Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction event on August 28, 2008 to support young women affected by breast cancer. - August 15, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
Eau Thermale Avène Teams Up with National Psoriasis Foundation to Raise Awareness
Eau Thermale Avène proudly joins the National Psoriasis Foundation in supporting their efforts to further build awareness by sponsoring their August 16 “Get in the Pool” event. - August 15, 2008 - Eau Thermale Avene
Look for ABB® at the 2008 Europa Super Show & Sports Expo
American Body Building is committed to helping bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts achieve their goals with a complete line of high-quality nutritional supplements. - August 15, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
FruitFast® Lowers Price of Best-Selling Softgels
FruitFast makes whole fruit goodness available year round at a reduced price in convenient fruit supplement capsules. Their proprietary process includes the fruits’ skin and pulp to capture the healthy benefits of antioxidants and anthocyanins. - August 15, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Stop Smoking, Read the Signals
James Gerdeman encourages readers to stop smoking using the signals from developing the habit and life gripping addiction to nicotine. He shows the change that has developed when society reads the signals with Print-on-Demand Availability of Smoke Signals You Too Can Quit at Lulu.com - August 14, 2008 - JDGerdeman
Beth Black Earns Prestigious Customer Manager of the Year Award at Market America's 16th Annual International Convention
Beth A. Black, President of Orlampa Enterprises, Inc. (www.orlampa.com) earned the prestigious Customer Manager of the Year Award at Market America's 16th annual International Convention, held in Greensboro, NC August 7-9. Black earned the designation of Customer Manager of the Year by maintaining and servicing her customer base with pride and dedication. There are more than 160,000 independent Market America Unfranchise owners. - August 14, 2008 - Orlampa Enterprises
Brian Smith: a Massage Therapist Aims for Gold
Brian Smith provides massage treatment for swimmers competing for a spot on the US Olympic Swimming Team. - August 13, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
There's No Place Like AlopeciaWorld.NET
Alopecia does not define great people. Rather, great people define alopecia, as Cheryl Carvery and other members of Alopecia World demonstrate each and every day. - August 13, 2008 - AlopeciaWorld.NET
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition Hires New Nutritionist
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition, a Bristol, RI wellness center, today announced the hiring of Nutritionist Kali Garges. In this new position, Ms. Garges will focus on helping clients reach their sports performance, nutrition and weight loss goals. "We are very excited to add Kali to our... - August 13, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
The Internet Turns Organic with New Web Directory
A comprehensive new website directory for lovers of Organic products and services launched today called Organic Food Directory – www.OrganicFoodDirectory.org - August 12, 2008 - Boost Group Limited
Stick-e® Yoga Accessories Rock the Health and Fitness Industry
On the heals of the successful launch of Yoga Stick-e Socks...for that Barefoot Feeling, Stick-e Brands announces an expanded product line of new Stick-e accessories for Yoga and Pilates. The new line was received with rave reviews, media attention and orders from Sporting Goods chains buyers at the recent Health and Fitness Business Expo. Stick-e Brands will be establishing itself as a household name this Fall as it graces the covers and pages of some of the biggest catalogs. - August 11, 2008 - Stick-e Products LLC
"This is No Secret"- Path to Abundance & Heart Awakening by Joy Kapur
This book contains the essence of the wisdom of India’s ancient seers. It will give you insights and show you how to create infinite abundance by applying and following the cosmic laws and use of the internet. - August 08, 2008 - This Is No Secret
ON to Sponsor the 2008 ABA Natural North America Bodybuilding Championships
Optimum Nutrition supports natural athletes in all types of individual and team sports, whether the focus is strength, speed or endurance. - August 08, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
ABB® Sponsors 2008 ABA Natural North America Bodybuilding Championships
American Body Building sports supplements can be used as a natural component to any strength or endurance training program. - August 08, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Zen Stick Relaxation Meditation Tool Delivers Harmony with Award-Winning Customer Service
Relaxation meditation tool designer Sleeping Tiger, LLC helps busy professionals achieve harmony with award-winning customer service. - August 08, 2008 - Sleeping Tiger LLC
New Fitness Company Formed in North Orange County, California to Provide Kettlebell Training, Free Workshops Offered During August 2008
MBody Strength's main focus is kettlebell training that facilitates dramatic physical changes in body composition and strength. To promote the company, MBody will be hosting a series of free workshops during August 2008. - August 08, 2008 - MBody Strength LLC
Florida Celebrates Breastfeeding Month
Governor Crist declares month of August as Breastfeeding Month to support and promote breastfeeding as the healthiest choice in infant feeding. - August 07, 2008 - Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.
Brain Aerobics Could be Key to Famous Heart Doctor’s Longevity, Says Alzheimer’s Expert
The late pioneer heart surgeon Michael DeBakey attributed his longevity to genetics and not smoking. However, Alzheimer’s disease and brain longevity expert Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. believes that mental exercise and brain aerobics played a big role. - August 06, 2008 - alzheimersprevention.org
Speaking of Women’s Health Names 2008 Sponsors
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the sponsors for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference to be held on... - August 06, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Renowned Wellness Expert Scott Cole Brings Home Viewers Relaxation, Improved Flexibility, and Increased Strength with Two New Workout DVDs Coming in September
Two new DVDs from wellness expert Scott Cole - Tai Chi Training and Millennium Stretch - street in September from Bayview Entertainment. - August 06, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
Indianapolis Fitness Experts Join Forces with New Fitness Facility
Bill Hartman, PT, CSCS, and Mike Robertson, MS, CSCS, are opening their new fitness training facility, Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training. Get a free 14 day full membership to include a full assessment and 6 free training sessions. - August 05, 2008 - Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training
The Closure ® Procedure for Varicose Vein Treatment to be Featured on "The Balancing Act" Television Series Airing on Lifetime Television at 7:00am on August 5th 2008
Five Star Entertainment, one of the largest production companies in the country, has selected VNUS® Medical Technologies, Inc. and the Closure ® procedure for varicose vein treatment to be featured on the daily morning talk show, “The Balancing Act”. The “Balancing... - August 04, 2008 - Five Star Productions
Fun Dance Workout DVD Helping American's Lose Weight
DanceX a new fun dance workout DVD from Group One Fitness USA LLC is helping everyone at all fitness levels and age's burn fat, get fit, shed pounds and inches while having a great time dancing to hot new music from around the globe. - August 04, 2008 - Group One Fitness USA LLC
Heather Diodati of Whimsies Personalized Cartoons Launches Zumba avec/with Heather, a Zumba® Fitness Party
Saint-Anicet, new home of Whimsies Personalized Cartoons, is introduced to the Latin-dance inspired phenomenon that is sweeping the world into fitness. - August 02, 2008 - Whimsies Personalized Cartoons
Diabetic Patients Lose Weight Without Even Trying
Participants in herbal supplement clinical trial lose nine pounds without changing eating habits. - August 01, 2008 - SolaRx Health
Beautorium Presents…Saaf Pure Skincare: a Marriage Between Safe Science and Nature
Making its way from England to the U.S. and raising the bar on beauty, Saaf Pure Skincare is the world’s first beauty brand to feature such an extensive list of third-party accreditations, including the UK soil association, naturewatch, vegan, and it’s also halal and kosher certified. - July 31, 2008 - Beautorium
Bally’s Gets Another Way to Enjoy 100% Whey Gold Standard™
Chocolate Coconut brings yet another terrific taste to the sport nutrition industry’s most popular protein powder. It’s one more reason to insist on the quality, consistency and flavor variety available with ON’s 100% Whey Gold Standard™. - July 31, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
“Crime-Stoppers” for Canines, Dog-Trax, Grabs Hold to Prevent 4.7 Million Dog Bites a Year From Escalating
National Database and 7-Step Dangerous Dog Protocol Launch in Time for Peak Summer “Dog Bite Season.” - July 30, 2008 - Dog-Trax North America
Inspired.com Releases iphone Video Game – "Karmic Cookie"
In a world short on inspiration and long on hot air, Inspired.com released a video game designed to inspire, enlighten and to make life's best words of wisdom accessible from your iPhone or iPod touch any time... all wrapped in a video game. - July 30, 2008 - Inspired Arts & Media, LLC
Alberta Boot Camps Biggest Loser Challenge #2 -30 Teams Will Compete for $5000 in Cash and Prizes
July 28th, 2008 — Calgary, Alberta. Alberta Boot Camps Biggest Loser Challenge #2 -30 teams will compete for $5000 in Cash and prizes. Calgary Man Takes Matters into his Own Hands - Boot Camp Style. http://www.Albertabootcamp.com. - July 29, 2008 - Calgary Alberta Boot Camp
Vitamins on Demand Introduces Calendar Packaging and and the Ability to Customize Vitamin Health and Wellness Packs to the Marketplace
Calendar packaging, customization and auto-ship subscription service makes supplementation simple. - July 29, 2008 - Vitamins On Demand LLC
Mastermoves Core Training is Going Global
The quest for global fitness and health just got a boost… A joint venture has just been launched between OK Initiatives and Fitness Quest to market Mastermoves Core Training system worldwide. - July 28, 2008 - OK Initiatives, Inc. (Mastermoves Core Training)
New Medicinal Water Helps Fight Obesity
Is it Bottled Water? Is it Medicine? It's Both. Paradise Promotions Ltd., a Canadian healthcare corporation, has launched the first bottled water products to be allowed by the FDA to make specific, qualified medical claims. These 'Medicinal Waters' intended for the U.S. marketplace are considered as 'over the counter' medicines and are regulated by the FDA. - July 28, 2008 - Paradise Promotions Ltd.
Study: Beverages Other Than Water Cannot Sustain Life
Modern lifestyle makes people dependent on all sorts of pleasing and taste-enhancing beverages that are commercially manufactured. However, they cannot be a substitute for water according to a new study titled "Drink To Your Health," conducted by My Product Alert, a Michigan based... - July 27, 2008 - My Product Alert
Pints for Prostates Uses Universal Language of Beer to Reach Men
Prostate cancer survivor starts effort to use beer to reach men with a message about PSA testing and prostate cancer screening. - July 26, 2008 - Eric Mower and Associates
The Artist Brush, Launch Cosmetic Brushes to Aid Relief of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
The Artist Brush an on line cosmetic brush wholesaler/makeup artistry company, plan to launch 5 newly designed cosmetic brushes fall of this year. - July 25, 2008 - The Artist Brush
The Water Crisis Solution
Almost one fifth of the world lacks access to safe drinking water. Xziex Inc. has a solution in which they extract, fresh, uncontaminated, clean, safe, water from the air you breathe. The water is extracted in a patented process into an atmospheric water generator. In this machine the water that is produced is filtered and ready to drink. Xziex Inc. is excited to offer this technology and will be donating 7% of its profits to help provide machines to areas of the world in need. - July 24, 2008 - Earthwalk-USA
6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes Research and Care by Forming AdamsCure.Org, a Non-Profit and Providing Concerts and Various Entertainment
AdamsCure.Org is about providing a service in the form of quality entertainment to raise money for diabetes research and care. Concerts will run about a month apart. In addition to musical entertainment, they plan to have comedy acts, talent shows, bull roasts, crab feasts, golf tournaments, etc. Ticket prices are extremely fair and available by calling 877-725-8849 or by visiting their web site at www.adamscure.org. - July 23, 2008 - AdamsCure.Org
Six-Time Olympian to Wear Spira "Banned" Springed Shoes at Beijing Games
Joao N'Tyamba, the Olympic marathoner from Angola who will be his nation's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics, will run in Spira for his third Olympic Marathon - July 22, 2008 - New Chapter Media
Is It Possible to Grow Taller After Puberty? A New Supplement from Theros labs, LLC Says “Yes.”
It’s no secret that many people are unhappy about their height. People are used to seeing taller individuals getting the attention and respect that we feel we deserve too. It seems unfair to that shorter or average sized individuals feel less confident and get less attention from the opposite... - July 22, 2008 - Theros Labs, LLC
Gardeners Stretch, Lengthen & Strengthen at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition will be teaching a fitness workshop for gardeners at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI. “A Gardener's Guide to Movement: How to Stretch, Lengthen & Strengthen Your Body,” Thursday, August 7th from 8:30-10:00 A.M. - July 21, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
Hands on Health Receives 2008 Best of Cary Award
Hands on Health Massage Therapy and Wellness Studio Honored for Service to Customers and Community with 2008 Best of Cary Award. - July 19, 2008 - Hands On Health, LLC
New Female Cycling Website: Cycling Information by Women for Women
Women are taking up recreational cycling in greater numbers than ever. Now a new cycling website covers women-specific topics. - July 19, 2008 - Women's Cycling
Dr. Anthony Filardo DC is One of First Chiropractic Physicians in Orlando FL to Have Completed His Second Fellowship in Medical Acupuncture
Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center owner, Dr. Anthony Filardo is one of the first Chiropractic Physicians to also be certified in Medical Acupuncture in Central Florida. - July 19, 2008 - Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center