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Nutrition Boot Camp Goes on the Road, First Stop Green Grocer in Portsmouth, RI

EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition today will be bringing their signature nutrition program “Nutrition Boot Camp” offsite to The Green Grocer in Portsmouth, RI starting May 3, 2008. - April 28, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition

Transformation, Inc. to Participate in Health and Wellness Fair

Transformation, Inc. will participate in the first annual Health and Wellness Fair presented by Down East Hearing. The event will take place on May 1 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. - April 28, 2008 - Transformation, Inc.

Natural Skin Care for the Young and Aging Blog Launched

The need for natural skin care products is growing daily. Health Explosion promotes the leader in skin care and other health products. - April 28, 2008 - Health Explosion

Price Lock Your Health During Tough Economic Times with Fruit Advantage

With many economic indicators pointing to rising inflation ahead, Fruit Advantage is ensuring that its customers will not have to worry about rising prices or paying any shipping charges for at the next 12 months. This innovative inflation proof guarantee will provide some household price stability during an uncertain economic environment. - April 25, 2008 - Fruit Advantage

Raleigh’s Transformation, Inc. to Participate in Bedford at Falls River Spring Fling

Members of the Transformation team will offer free consultation appointments, as well as provide on-site education at the Bedford at Falls River Spring Fling. The event will take place Saturday, April 26 from noon until 5 p.m. - April 25, 2008 - Transformation, Inc.

Henry Ford’s FasTrac Female ACL Program Prevents Knee Injuries in Athletes

The FasTrac Female ACL Injury Prevention Program and exercise DVD set was created by Henry Ford’s department of Orthopaedic Surgery to help athletes reduce the risk of injuring their ACL by improving their lower-body positioning and control. - April 25, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System

Introducing the Unnamed Victims of Autism: Parents

Over the last decade the number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has risen at an alarming rate. According to the Autism Society of America 1 out of 150 children will be diagnosed with a form of ASD. In response to this, many great organizations and programs have been... - April 25, 2008 - ASD Parent Support Network

Doctors' New Book, Hunger Free Forever, Gives Keys to Real Weight Loss Success

Dr. Michael Lyon and Dr. Michael Murray address the key steps needed for lifelong, healthy weight control in their new book, Hunger Free Forever. - April 24, 2008 - Hunger Free Forever

Caring Today Announces Powerful May/June Lineup

The magazine—a comprehensive resource for family caregivers—delivers another issue packed with compelling, actionable content. - April 23, 2008 - Caring Today, LLC

Green Movement Gains Tangible Momentum Against Plastic Waste with Earth Day Introduction of Reusable "Back To The Tap" Carbon Filtered Sports Water Bottles

The movement to stem the tide of global plastic waste has gained a boost from a North County San Diego company now marketing a personal water bottle line that delivers big dividends for the environment while saving money for the consuming public. The Tap Sports Bottle’s patented carbon filter component “filters as you drink” and has a 3-month daily use life span that will effectively eliminate an average of 300 bottles from ending up in land fills. A typical consumer will save hundreds. - April 23, 2008 - Back To The Tap

First ‘Citizen Therapy’ Social Network, Big White Wall, Tackles Global Mental Health

Big White Wall introduces 'citizen therapy' - peer-to-peer support in a completely anonymous and safe environment - helping users improve their emotional health one brick at a time. - April 23, 2008 - Big White Wall

The Body Mechanic Announces Podcast on Dynamic Power Breathing

Jeff Wooten, president of The Body Mechanic™ (www.yourbodymechanic.com), has announced the release of a podcast on dynamic power breathing and training programs. In this podcast, Wooten discusses dynamic power breathing, its health benefits, the company’s dynamic training program and... - April 23, 2008 - The Body Mechanic

Pur Pilates, LLC Announces Its New Pilates Studio Location in Park City, Utah www.pilatesparkcity.com

Pur Pilates, LLC announces its new pilates studio location in Park City, Utah. Pur Pilates will offer Mat and Apparatus Pilates Instruction, Private and Semi-Private by a fully certified Pilates Instructor. Pur Pilates has relocated its successful pilates studio from Tacoma, WA to Park City UT. ... - April 23, 2008 - Pur Pilates, LLC

Wake Up to the Power of Ripped To The Max®

ABB’s new Ripped To The Max® Diet & Energy Supplement was formulated to deliver increased energy and thermogenesis along with refreshing taste. - April 23, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition

Yoga—the Younger the Better

Lazy Lizards Yoga launches redesigned website from new owner Karen Allaire, mother and yoga instructor. Her passion for Lazy Lizards Yoga developed when her own son started practicing with her at home. She was amazed to see how natural Yoga comes to a child, and how radiant and calm her son was... - April 22, 2008 - Lazy Lizards Yoga

Author Lon Maisttison Releases "Kissed by Death II: Congestive Heart Failure" with Print-on-Demand Publisher Lulu.com

Author Lon Maisttison releases his newest book “Kissed by Death II: Congestive Heart Failure" exclusively on Lulu Marketplace (www.lulu.com), the world’s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books. “Kissed by Death II” is the newest version of the self-help book... - April 22, 2008 - Lon Maisttison

Dentists Both Love and Hate Silver-Mercury Dental Fillings

Dentists Both Love and Hate Silver-Mercury Dental Fillings

More dentists are moving away from silver fillings because of health and aesthetic concerns, finds a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. A number no longer offer amalgam, preferring composite restorations instead. - April 20, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist

Roex, Inc. Releases Antioxidant Energy Drink, PC-VOOM®, That’s Full of the Ingredients Your Body Needs

Roex, Inc., the anti-aging and nutritional supplements manufacturer, launched a new, advanced antioxidant energy drink, designed with consumers in mind. The new drink, called PC VOOM is touted as “the antioxidant energy drink that strengthens the body and stimulates the mind™”. - April 19, 2008 - Roex, Inc.

New VibraSonic Whole-body Vibration Exercise Fitness Machine Launched in North America

VibraSonic Vibration training which originated in Europe has gained momentum and being integrated into workouts. - April 19, 2008 - VibraSlim Fitness Equipment

Spring Into Spring with Skin Care Products

The importance of protecting skin from the elements cannot be publicized enough. There are too many harmful things that we are exposed to on a daily basis that will eventually show through the appearance of our skin. Health Explosion has been around for over 20 years and is a company committed to keeping things in balance with nature and good health. - April 18, 2008 - Health Explosion

Kane School of Core Integration Pilates Certifications to be Held at EVOLUTION in Bristol, RI

EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition will be hosting The Kane School of Core Integration Pilates Mat and Equipment Certification programs at its Bristol, RI based studios. - April 18, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition

Scott White's Fitness Challenge

Scott White, renowned personal trainer, certified nutritionist and fitness model, challenges all to his fitness program. Scott White announces his fitness challenge to all who believe that they are in optimum fitness to try his workout program. As a true reflection of his matchless fitness and endurance, Scott’s program promises an absolute challenge in the fitness arena, even among professionals. - April 18, 2008 - Personal Power Training

Body Wellness® Launches Body Wellness® Family Fit - a Personal Training Program for the Family

The only program of its kind Body Wellness® Family Fit helps families get healthy with a comprehensive wellness program that is simple and effective. They provide customized fitness training, evaluations, nutritional programs, home exercise programs, weekly check-ups, and a variety of other services. - April 18, 2008 - Body Wellness Fitness & Management

Transformation, Inc. Teams Up with Former NCSU Football Stars to Fight Cancer

Transformation, Inc. is donating a fitness and nutrition to the Holt Brothers’ Celebrity Weekend 2008. The package will be auctioned off during a Black Tie Gala held at Sullivan’s Steakhouse on Sunday, April 20 at 6 p.m. - April 18, 2008 - Transformation, Inc.

Medical Tourism Association Announces World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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