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Medical Tourism Association Announces World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008
Medical Tourism Association Announces the World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008 with up to 1000 attendees and sponsored by over 5 Governments and with over 40 exhibitors. - April 17, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
YogaFit Teacher Training Programs at EVOLUTION in Bristol, RI
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition will be hosting YogaFit Level I Teacher Training Certification programs at its Bristol, RI based studios. The first of these certifications will be held on June 14 & 15, 2008. - April 17, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
Orlando Breast Cancer Survivor Searches for "Nipple Tattoo Artist"
In what would be a medical first, a breast cancer survivor and registered nurse has started her search for a “very special artist” to tattoo realistic nipples on her reconstructed breasts. Meg Gaffney was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 18 months ago at age 48, and made the... - April 16, 2008 - Growing Bolder Media Group
Butterfly Life Releases Podcast Discussing Sponsorship for 2008 Ride for the Cure
Butterfly Life (www.butterflylife.com), a revolutionary fitness club designed for women, has announced the release of a podcast discussing its sponsorship of the 2nd Annual Ride for the Cure on Sunday, April 20 in Raleigh, N.C. In the podcast, Sunita Shouse, co-owner of the Raleigh branch of... - April 16, 2008 - Butterfly Life
Sexual Dysfunction Common with Opioid Pain Relievers; Treatment Helps
Patients taking opioid analgesics for more than a month to relieve chronic pain can experience hormonal disturbances leading to sexual dysfunction. This paper from Pain Treatment Topics discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this problem. - April 15, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to Weight Watchers
North America's leading Nordic Walking Instructor, Pete Edwards, will be hosting Nordic Walking Clinics at Weight Watchers. Edwards has hosted hundreds of Nordic Walking Clinics - demonstrating, instructing and providing real Nordic Walking Poles for participants to try. Nordic Walking, also known as Ski Walking, is the effect use of walking with special poles. Goal - walk more effectively and burn more calories. - April 14, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Dig Into the New Economy-Sized GLYCOMAIZE™ Waxy Maize Matrix
Now strength and endurance athletes can top off or replenish muscle glycogen stores with the new 75 serving economy size of ON’s GLYCOMAIZE™ Waxy Maize Carbohydrate Matrix. - April 13, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
New Series of Integrative Bodywork Seminars to Launch
Hands On Health is launching a program with comprehensive, hands-on training in Integrative Neuromuscular Myofascial Therapy, an increasingly popular medical massage technique. The first seminar is April 19 to 21 in Raleigh, NC. - April 12, 2008 - Hands On Health, LLC
Spring Cleanse Yoga Workshop in Brooklyn Heights
Yoga People offers an anusara-inspired Spring Cleanse workshop. - April 11, 2008 - Yoga People
Elite Fitness Systems Announces Aj Roberts as Its Newest Team Member
Elite Fitness Systems (www.elitefts.com)—a recognized leader in strength and conditioning—has named AJ Roberts to Team EliteFTS. Team EliteFTS is comprised of professional and collegiate strength coaches, world-class powerlifters, and rehabilitation and performance enhancement... - April 11, 2008 - Elite Fitness Systems
Plymouth Pharmaceuticals and Dermatologist Cited in ‘Skin and Allergy News’ Regarding Drug’s (Acunol™) Role in Preventing Jewelry Allergy
The respected journal “Skin & Allergy News” recently released “Nickel Named Contact Allergen of the Year” in its current issue. Researcher Dr Katherine A Zug, of the Department of Dermatology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, has published her... - April 10, 2008 - Plymouth Pharmaceuticals Inc
Brooklyn Heights Yoga Studio Redefines Classic Yoga Teacher Training
Brooklyn yoga studio offers innovative and intimate teacher training program. - April 10, 2008 - Yoga People
New NitroCore 24™ is Sustained-Release Protein to the 10th Power
NitroCore 24™ is a premium blend of 10 fast, intermediate and slowly digesting proteins that takes the guesswork out of what protein to take when. Omega and MCT lipids help boost physical energy along with the rich, creamy taste. - April 10, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Dentists Worry Poison Dental Work is Bad for Business
The dental world has recently been rocked by reports of dental crowns manufactured in China that may be contaminated with lead. In a Wealthy dentist survey, two out of three dentists downplayed the importance of this emerging scandal. - April 09, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Simon Fraser University Partners with My Yoga Online to Provide Videos for Their Students
Unique Partnership of Simon Fraser University and My Yoga Online (MYO) Sets The Stage for Other Partnerships with Colleges and Universities Around The World. - April 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online
Protein Bar Selection Gets Whey Better® at Local Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market in Tustin has added Whey Better® Meal Replacement Bars to its store shelves this month. Whey Better® Bars are meal replacement bars made with whey protein and produced by local nutritional supplements manufacturer Roex, Inc. The process of getting Whey Better® Bars... - April 09, 2008 - Roex, Inc.
Gold Standard™ 100% Casein Tastes Like Cookies and Cream
ON’s New Cookies and Cream flavor of Gold Standard™ 100% Casein is a great tasting way to help muscles recover and rejuvenate. - April 09, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Resveratrol Cited as Key to Slowing the Aging Process in Barbara Walters Special
Resveratrol is key to living to be 150 years old. Scientists have found that resveratrol works on a gene called SERT1 that controls the aging process. While the company that is making a synthetic version of resveratrol is in Phase One of clinical trials, people can get an all-natural form of resveratrol in a supplement called NutraGrape. It is available online at www.nutragrape.com. - April 08, 2008 - NutraGrape
10 City Health Festival Tour Celebrates Yoga Month 09.2008
Yoga Month, a national awareness campaign to inspire a healthy lifestyle, prepares to kick off its 10 City Health Festival Tour in September ‘08. Seane Corn, Shiva Rea and Sierra Bender are just a few of the yoga powerhouses appearing on tour in support of Yoga Month 09.2008. - April 07, 2008 - Yoga Health Foundation
Balanced Eating Just Got Easier
Setting dietary goals—whether for weight control, to cut back on fast food, or simply to eat healthier—all begin with eating a balanced diet. But those searching for answers to the balanced eating puzzle are often faced with conflicting advice about which foods to eat and not to eat. To... - April 06, 2008 - Sea Level Publishing
In Conjunction with Release of Study Recommending Omega-3 for Cardioprotection, NourishLife Announces Free Sample Give-Away
Study proves that omega-3 can reduce cardiovascular events & triglyceride levels, and Nourishlife responds by adding free samples to its awareness campaign. - April 05, 2008 - NourishLife LLC
The Regency Resort & Health Spa Voted "The Readers Choice Award Winner" by Spa Finders Magazine, as One of the Worlds Top Ten Destination Spas
Centered around the concept of a Vegetarian Wellness Lifestyle, guests not only experience the benefits of weightloss, gourmet vegetarian cuisine and physical fitness, but also the virtues of a peaceful and positive attitude for the mind, body and spirit. - April 04, 2008 - Regency Health Spa
Pacific International Marketing & Promotions Inc. CEO Randy Blacker Awarded U.S. Patent for Removable Dance/Exercise Pole
Pacific International Marketing & Promotions (PIMP, Inc.), the world leader in production and distribution of personal and professional removable dance poles, has announced today that CEO/Founder Randy Blacker has been awarded a U.S. Patent (#7,338,411) for his product, the... - April 04, 2008 - Pacific International
Proposed Medical Clinic on the North Shore of Lake Travis
Waterscape Villas, located on the north shore of Lake Travis, is in discussions with St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for a 10,000 square foot medical clinic to be located within the community. The clinic would service the community, the Jonestown and Lago Vista areas, as well as the immediate medical needs of Lake Travis boaters and pedestrians. Proposed services include internal medicine, family practice, and plastic surgery. - April 03, 2008 - Waterscape Villas
Sensory Branding With DMX
With the economy in this present condition, it is vital that a business establishment or company brand stay on employees and customers' minds. Providing customers with a wonderful experience should be number the #1 priority when it comes to making sure a business establishes customer loyalty and retains more customers. To help, DMX has launched sophisticated sensory experiences for companies who are looking to retain existing customers and attract new ones. - April 03, 2008 - DMX
BayView Announces New “Power Body” Line of Fitness and Workout DVDs for the Experienced Home Enthusiast with Rob Glick and Jules Benson Headlining the First Two Releases
BayView Entertainment announces the start of a new line of fitness DVDs aimed at the advanced home exerciser – the PowerBody™ series. The first two releases are with Rob Glick and Jules Benson and are coming to stores in June, 2008. - April 03, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
TRŪ Chocolate Sensations Launches Healthy Chocolate
TRŪ Chocolate. It’s all about the chocolate! The “Guilt Free” Chocolate Choice Completely Organic. Sugarless: Sweetened with Xylitol. - April 02, 2008 - Get Fit And Have Fun - Body By Vi
SensiClear Helps Miss California 2007 Put Her Best Face Forward
After answering a casting call from The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency for models with acne, Meagan Tandy took the SensiClear 28-day Model Challange and now faces the cameras with a smile. - April 01, 2008 - SensiClear
Destino Spa Announces 5-Year Anniversary Celebration in April 2008 "Spa-with-a-Cause"
Destino Spa, a leading provider of day spa services in Palo Alto, California, today announced the kickoff of its 5-year Anniversary Celebration to begin April 1, 2008. In celebration of 5 years of successful business operations, during which Destino Spa was Voted Best Day Spa of Silicon Valley 2007... - April 01, 2008 - Destino Spa
Fullerton Dentist Boosts Online Presence
Vivid Dental Studio, the leading implant and cosmetic dentist in Orange County, recently launched a new Web site at www.VividDentalStudio.com to bring patients a fully interactive online experience. - March 31, 2008 - Vivid Dental Studio
Free Stress Test Reveals Personal Stress Level
Doctor-created stress test allows individuals to analyze their own stress flash points. - March 31, 2008 - Rhodaptin
SensiClear Wins Beauty Olympics Held by Second City Style Magazine
SensiClear Acne Treatment system captured first place in the category of Oily and Acne Prone Skin Product category. - March 30, 2008 - SensiClear
Tigerlily Foundation Partners with Cleavage Creek Cellars to Support Breast Cancer – Founder, Maimah Karmo, Cleavage Creek Model
Cleavage Creek winery and Tigerlily Foundation partner to promote breast cancer awareness, advocacy and survivorship. - March 30, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
Fitness Magazine Award Winner Kelly Coffey-Meyer Releasing Two New Fitness DVDs to Retail in May
Cardio/Sculpt Fitness and Cardio Kick Step-Boxing - the two newest DVDs from Fitness Magazine award winner Kelly Coffey-Meyer – are coming to retailers in May via BayView Entertainment. - March 30, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
The Pre-Eminent Chicago Land Area MedSpa, NuU, Has Welcomed New Medical Doctor on Board, March 2008
NuU Medspa is proud to announce the newest member of their team as of March 2008, medical doctor, Dr. Anthony Ghidorzi. Dr. Ghidorzi has been employed in the fast-growing medspa industry for over 2 years and foresees amazing growth and potential for NuU Medspas. Dr. Ghidorzi says, “I am very... - March 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
New Sail and Dive Course Boosts Learning Vacation Experience
For those who love the water, America’s #1 Sailing School is moving experiential learning vacations up a notch – combining its comprehensive Learn to Sail or Bareboat Cruising Preparation courses with a PADI dive course – all in one week. “In this packed but highly rewarding... - March 28, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Wellness Expert Scott Cole Brings Home Viewers Better Balance, Stress Reduction, Improved Strength, and Increased Flexibility with Two New Workout DVDs in May
Acclaimed wellness professional Scott Cole is releasing two new fitness DVDs in May - Breath & Chi Kung and Chair Strength & Stretch – that will deliver better balance, reduce stress, improve strength and increase flexibility for people at all fitness levels. - March 26, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
Fitness Lifestyle Coaching Comes to North America - "Now Personal Trainers Can Make $100,000.00 More in 2008" Says Allan H. Fine of the Executive Edge
Starting May 19th 2008 For 5 weeks fitness trainers will be able to attend these educational sessions for the First Time Ever -- from Comfort of their Own Homes. - March 25, 2008 - Executive Edge
Fitness Foundry Sponsors 'Hal's 21st Annual Boston Marathon Day Ride'; Partnering with 30 Year Veteran Triathlete Hal Gabriel
Fitness Foundry' founder Julio A. Salado, C.P.T. and author of 'Maximum Boost Workout© 8 Week Body Sculpting book is now sponsoring a Boston annual tradition, Hal's 21st 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. - March 24, 2008 - Fitness Foundry
Athletic Nation Speaks Up for Men; Men No Longer Neglected in the Fitness Industry
Men have taken the back seat these days when it comes to fitness, but Athletic Nation has turned this ideal upside down. Men now have a gym specifically created to fit their lifestyle and ego. Athletic Nation is the category killer of men’s personal training. “There is nothing else... - March 24, 2008 - Athletic Nation of the Triangle
Local Orthopedic Surgeon and Golf Professional Team Up to Open Men-Only Gym
Dr. Kurt Ehlert and Clayton Garland announce the opening of Athletic Nation – a men-only gym. Athletic Nation is a workout facility designed and targeted specifically for men. All workouts are done with the assistance of a personal trainer. Clients get high intensity training sessions where... - March 24, 2008 - Athletic Nation of the Triangle
Bellingham Studio Benefits Mind and Body
Yoga classes announced. A variety of new opportunities to benefit the mind and body are now available at the United States Mixed Martial Arts Training Center (USMMA) in Bellingham, MA, including Yoga classes. - March 24, 2008 - United States Mixed Martial Arts
100% Whey 16 Flavor Variety Pack is the New Gold Standard
Now you can enjoy 16 different flavors of the sports nutrition industry’s best-selling whey protein powder with a single purchase. - March 23, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Breast Cancer Awareness Through "Take Ten" Campaign
Women urged to take ten minutes a month to perform potentially life-saving breast self-exams. - March 22, 2008 - The Balustrade Agency
Athletic Nation of the Triangle, Men’s Personal Training Gym in Cary, Completes First Public Information Seminar on "A Healthy Workplace"
Athletic Nation of the Triangle completed its first public seminar on a healthy lifestyle and healthy workplace. Clay Garland, General Manager, and Kurt Ehlert, M.D., owner and area developer, presented a unique seminar on the health problems associated with our current lifestyles and its effect on... - March 22, 2008 - Athletic Nation of the Triangle
A Personal Journey "Finding Wings with Shattered Pieces"
In the release of her first book, A Personal Journey, Finding Wings with Shattered Pieces, Phyllis outlines a proven 12 Stage Path, as she fought for survival in a world that was dark, distant and totally unfamiliar. Using these personalized stages, Phyllis conducts motivational and life skills seminars empowering people to reach beyond their current trials or setbacks to become the person God intended them to be. - March 20, 2008 - Phyllis Bedford
Gluten-Free Pizza Shells Provide Protein, Fiber and EFA’s to Celiac & Gluten Sensitive Individuals
Toovaloo Gluten Free launches highly nutritious prepared gluten-free pizza shells to the specialty food market catering to those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Organic amaranth flour and organic hempseed provide these delicious pizza shells with 8 grams of protein, 7 grams fiber and essential fatty acids. Giving up gluten is the cure but those on a gluten free diet can enjoy a delicious, nutritious pizza. - March 20, 2008 - Toovaloo Gluten Free
Former USA Soccer Captain Kristine Lilly to Speak at The Ridgefield Playhouse
The USA’s “Iron Woman,” Kristine Lilly became the first player in history, man or woman, to play in 200 soccer internationals when she played against Canada in the Nike U.S. Women’s Cup in 2000. The second all-time leading scorer and the all-time leader in minutes played,... - March 19, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
DentistryForDiabetics Donates $10,000 to American Diabetes Association for Patient Education
Elite Dentists’ Group Dedicated to Helping Diabetics Fund Crucial Program. - March 19, 2008 - DentistryForDiabetics
Smokeless Cigarette to Revolutionize Smoking Industry, Beat Bans
Shafa Herbal Solutions announces healthy smoke-free cigarettes ready for worldwide distribution. - March 14, 2008 - Shafa Herbal Solutions