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New & Innovative – Bristol, RI Wellness Center Offers Many Services Under One Roof

Three Bristol, Rhode Island fitness & weight loss companies have now merged and, with the addition of a yoga studio and spa services, are officially recognized under one umbrella - EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition. - December 21, 2007 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition

Post-Workout GLYCOMAIZE™ Refuels Exhausted Muscles

Optimum Nutrition’s (ON) new GLYCOMAIZE™ carbohydrate matrix combines rapidly-absorbing waxy maize starch with slower-digesting trehalose to provide both immediate and intermediate energy. Patented Carbogen® digestive enzymes complete the picture by enhancing utilization. - December 19, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition

2008: The Year of the Gnu?

A “Gnu” movement is taking hold across the country. People everywhere are chanting, “I want my fiber”. Dietary fiber, that is. People nationwide are proclaiming that the delicious Flavor & Fiber Bars, made by Gnu Foods, are the inspiration for their fiber-obsession. They... - December 18, 2007 - Gnu Foods, LLC

Cosmetic Dentistry Made Easier: Dental Makeover Portal 1stCosmeticDentist.com Launches

Consumer information site 1stCosmeticDentist.com provides local listings of dentists who offer cosmetic dentistry, as well as a variety of cosmetic dental educational resources. - December 17, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

Red Bull Formulator Creates Natural Alternative Crave Energy Drink

Brad & Kelly Smith of Crave Team Canada announces the release of Crave Energy drink (http://www.CraveBigMoneyNow.com). A natural alternative developed by Red Bull formulator. - December 17, 2007 - CraveBigMoneyNow.com

MyGymFloor.com Offers Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Fitness Fanatic

For the frugal to the frivolous, shopping for a “fit” gift has never been so simple at MyGymFloor.com. - December 16, 2007 - Sherri Pfefer

The New Forty Nine; Personal trainer and Author Publishes Motivational Calendar

Darvis Simms, personal trainer and author of Ageless Fitness has published his first motivational calendar. The calendar is aptly titled The New Forty Nine, Spirit, Mind, and Body to show people the benefits of staying spiritually, mentally, and physically fit throughout their entire lives. Mr. - December 15, 2007 - Darvis Simms

The Holiday Gift for the Pet Who Has Everything

Pulsed magnetic fields provide strong anti-aging effects while enhancing physical performance in older pets where trauma, arthritis or age related joint deformity has resulted in chronic pain, loss of mobility and subsequent changes in behavior. - December 14, 2007 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC

Atlantis Swim School Announces New Administrative Assistant

Atlantis Swim School is pleased to announce that Jessica Cole has joined Atlantis Swim School as an Administrative Assistant. - December 14, 2007 - Atlantis Swim School

Drunk Parents in Denial

Over half of heavy drinking parents underestimate, or lie about, their consumption of alcohol, according to the first large-scale scientific survey using hair samples. The hair samples were collected from 200 parents of young children from across the UK, with an equal split between mothers and... - December 14, 2007 - Trimega Laboratories Ltd

Trendsetting Metropark Stores Feature Hip Aromatherapy Gift Line

Metropark, a trendsetting chain of over 26 stores nationwide, has picked up Aromatherapy Interventions™ soy candles, a hip aromatherapy line targeted to Generation Y. - December 13, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions

Aromatherapy Gift Line Targets Generation "Y" for the Holidays

Aromatherapy Interventions™, a Newport Beach, CA based company, broadens its appeal to Generation Y with the release of two new soy blend candles for the holidays, Version 2.0™, and Rebound™. - December 10, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions

Web Site Launch Makes Dental Lab Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit Affordable

A recently launched web site makes teeth whitening at home a simple, inexpensive process. Now the public have access to the same solution used by dentists. - December 08, 2007 - NovaWhite Professional Teeth Whitening

Cleure Toothpaste is Free of Chinese Influence

The mark of “Made in China” is seen on many products sold in the United States. Cleure, formulators of safer personal care and cosmetic products, have always and continue to be made in the U.S.A. Flora Stay, D.D.S, a dentist and founder of Cleure, says consumers should not only be concerned about products made in China but should become more educated on products made here in the U.S. - December 08, 2007 - Cleure - a Wellness Revolution

www.cleure.com Releases New E-Book on Product Label Wisdom

Cleure founder and president, Dr. Flora Stay says “Informed consumers make wise buying choices”. Many people don’t realize product labels may say one thing, but mean another. The free new e-book on www.cleure.com , Product Labels: a cautionary tale, breaks down the label code and is available to download on the Cleure website. - December 08, 2007 - Cleure - a Wellness Revolution

Cleure, Personal Care and Cosmetics Company Signs Pact with Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

Cleure has signed The Environmental Working Group’s Compact for Safe Cosmetics to provide personal care and cosmetic products that offer safer ingredients. Cleure founder Dr. Flora Stay says she has dedicated her life to providing safe products and educating consumers about the importance of personal care and cosmetic ingredient safety. She supports the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) efforts and this why she signed the pact. - December 08, 2007 - Cleure - a Wellness Revolution

Total Health For Life Launches eBook for Achieving Optimal Health, Fighting Disease and Reversing Aging

The site www.totalhealth4life.net: The site's mission is teaching the "secret" of staying youthful, fit, and disease free, finding happiness within; and motivating people to take action "today" to start their own journey into "total health" of the mind and body -- then, most importantly, giving back by passing it on to others. It teaches and motivates males and females of all ages to live the best quality of life and to have a mindset for success at any endeavor. - December 06, 2007 - Total Health For Life, LLC

Sedation Dentistry: Whose Interests Are We Protecting?

Most general dentists offer sedation dentistry to their dental patients, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Dentists and patients alike rave about the benefits of oral conscious sedation dentistry. - December 04, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

Clearwater Fitness Studio to Host Zumba Dance Event Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Toys for Tots

Stellar Fitness in Downtown Clearwater, FL will hold its first-ever charity event benefiting St. Judes and Toys for Tots before the Clearwater Holiday Parade and Downtown Festival. - December 04, 2007 - Stellar Fitness, Inc.

Fluoridated Water vs. "Mass Medication" - Dentists Speak Out

Most general dentists fully support the fluoridation of community water supplies, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. However, a vocal minority is concerned about the possible side effects of such "mass medication." - December 03, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

New Blog Launches About Hidden Health Secrets Nature Has to Offer

A new blog has been launched on http://secretfruitjuice.blogspot.com/ about what nature has to offer in health benefits many don't know. - December 03, 2007 - Secret Fruit Juice

The Highly Successful and Celebratory 2007 FAHPERDS Conference “Got in The Game” November 1-3, in Orlando, FL

The 2007 Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance & Sport (FAHPERDS) conference provided a great opportunity for Physical Education, Health, Dance and Sport educators from all over Florida to gather and be treated to informative presentations from outstanding national speakers. A “coming out” party of sorts to celebrate successful lobbying for the new Physical Education Bill, this year’s conference, November 1-3, was held at the Caribe Royale Suites, Orlando, Florida. - December 03, 2007 - Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport

Jim Katsoulis Reveals New Mental Programming Techniques That Change Behaviors Naturally and Permanently

As an ongoing teleseminar series, Hypno-Freedom will interview Jim Katsoulis, master hypnotist and weight loss expert, this Wednesday, December 5 at 6pm PST. - December 02, 2007 - HypnoFreedom

Celebrity Chef Jehan S. deNoüe Demonstrates Healthy Holiday Cooking on Stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse

The Thanksgiving turkey has been put to rest . . . along with the stuffing, creamed onions and pumpkin pie. So, what’s for dinner over the coming holidays? How about something different, something as pleasing to the eye as it is to the heart. Join Chef Jehan S. deNoüe, who has appeared on TV as well as doing live demonstrations around the country, as he conjures up a meal fit for the most discerning diner at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:30pm. - December 01, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse

Retail Stores Pioneer Protection Against MRSA; Soapopular® Brand Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers in Demand Nationwide

MGS Soapopular Inc, the exclusive US importer of Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, announced that retailers nationwide have taken in the alcohol-free hand sanitizer with the hopes of stopping the spread of MRSA and other viruses this season. - November 30, 2007 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.

Give the Gift of Inspiration This Christmas with a New Body Guide Gift Voucher

This year, instead of giving someone more stuff, why not give them a gift of inspiration to start the New Year with? The new Body Guide Gift Vouchers can be redeemed against treatments/therapies like personal trainers, life coaches, smoking cessation hypnotherapists or many more. - November 30, 2007 - The Body Guide

Breakthrough Female Sexual Enhancment: It’s About Time

Recognizing that a woman’s sexual health is vital to her holistic well being, the physician-led research team at MicroNutra Health™ developed Climaxol™, a product to enhance and enable her natural orgasm. - November 30, 2007 - MicroNutra Health

New Supplement Relieves Endometriosis Symptoms

Endovin™, a new supplement from the physician-led research team at Micronutra Health™, offers a safe, natural herbal alternative with no negative side effects. In surveys, 95% of women who took Endovin™ reported positive results with alleviation of their endometriosis symptoms. - November 30, 2007 - MicroNutra Health

New Supplement Relieves PMS Symptoms

Premensa offers a safe, natural herbal alternative with no negative side effects. In surveys, 94.7% of women who took Premensa™, reported positive results with alleviation of their PMS symptoms. - November 30, 2007 - MicroNutra Health

New Carb Blocker Makes Weight Loss a Piece of Cake

CarboCurb™ blocks carbohydrate absorption so that even people who do not change anything about their everyday diet can experience healthy weight loss. - November 30, 2007 - MicroNutra Health

Butterfly Life Franchise Announces the Grand Opening of a New Club in Holly Springs

There is a new “woman’s movement” taking place in Holly Springs that is rapidly reshaping the definition of healthy living and fitness. Butterfly Life franchise, a first-of-its-kind revolutionary new 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a... - November 30, 2007 - Butterfly Life of North Carolina

The Executive Edge Fitness Training and Lifecoaching Presents: How to Keep Your News Years Resolutions - Make 2008 Count with These 8 Great Tips

This New Years Let the Executive Edge and Allan H. Fine help you with these 8 Strategies to make 2008 Different. A new Dream, a new Possibility, a new Promise to yourself. According to many studies, weight loss and fitness resolutions are ranked among the highest as a priority on the majority of... - November 29, 2007 - Executive Edge

AccuWeather.com® Provides Flu Index™ as Flu Season Looms

New Resource in the Battle to Protect Your Family from Influenza - November 29, 2007 - AccuWeather, Inc.

Waiting Rooms Turned Into Meditating Rooms

Peaceful Earth, LLC has come up with the Meditation Challenge... A way to help people develop the habit of meditation and experience peace in their lives and their relationships. Waiting rooms across the country are turning into Meditating rooms as part of the Don’t Wait—Meditate™ campaign of the Meditation Challenge. - November 29, 2007 - Peaceful Earth, LLC

Free Spa Party in NYC Dec 6

On December 6th, 2007 GemVie MediSpa is throwing a free holiday spa party with free spa services. - November 28, 2007 - SpaSally.com

In Response to National Institutes of Health Warning, BeneOmega.com Announces Campaign to Combat Holiday Weight Gain

Recently, the National Institutes of Health released the results of a study indicating that the weight gained during the holidays is a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic in the U.S. According to Dr. Jack Yanovski, M.D., Ph.D. of the NIH, “Although an average holiday weight gain... - November 28, 2007 - NourishLife LLC

6 Reasons Why Your Back Pain or Sciatica Won’t Go Away

Many back and leg pain sufferers are frustrated by pain that just wont go away despite many prior treatments. Noted author, lecturer and back pain specialist, Dr. Barry L Marks, DC explains why this particular problem is so troublesome. He outlines 6 reasons why back pain and sciatica... - November 28, 2007 - Orange Spine & Disc Rehabilitation Center

White Dahlia Massage Participates in Ridgewood Shopping Center’s Turkey Trot

During the Thanksgiving Day 8K Turkey Trot, White Dahlia representatives will be onsite to provide information on the benefits of massage therapy. - November 28, 2007 - White Dahlia

Chicago Based Alter EatGo Launches New Healthy Ready-to-Eat Meal Service for African Americans

Alter EatGo was created to combat the rising rate of obesity by making healthy eating fun, convenient, and affordable. Chef Eric Paul combines his passion for food and business to create an entity that will make a real difference in the lives of people. - November 27, 2007 - Alter EatGo

New Book of Exercises Done on the Couch Turn Couch Potatoes Into Athletes

The newest exercise book “The Couch Workouts”, written by Lou Kaczenski helps people get in shape from the convenience of their own couch. A person can do total body workouts right on their couch in one hour a week. The book is published on Lulu.com and is available for $9. - November 26, 2007 - Coach Lou Training Services

An Insanely Healthy Energy Drink? Is That Even Possible?

V 4 Health LLC of Denver, CO has recently agreed to represent 2 new products, both from Vemma International -- Vemma Nutritional Supplement and Verve! energy drink. Both products have received high praise from the health, sports and medical industries. - November 24, 2007 - V 4 Health LLC

InjuryTV.com Makes Whiplash and Chiropractic Education Easy

InjuryTV.com is a new service that enables chiropractors to easily include patient education videos and articles on their website. - November 23, 2007 - InjuryTV.com

Nordic Walking Poles: The Effective & Affordable Exercise Gift

Nordic Walking elevates walking to a new level of fitness by burning more calories (up to 46%) and strengthening the upper body. Simply defined, Nordic Walking is cross-country skiing without the skis. Step up your walking routine today with a set of Nordic Walking Poles. - November 22, 2007 - Exel Sports

VibraSlim Launches New Tri-Plainer Vibration Machine – The “Generation Plate”

VibraSlim has launched their new Whole-body Tri-Plainer vibration machine, the “Generation Plate”, for commercial and home use in North America. The revolutionary technology of Whole Body Vibration is being used by professional sports teams, universities, healthcare practitioners, fitness centers and elite athletes in a variety of applications. - November 22, 2007 - VibraSlim Fitness Equipment

Threshold™ Can Help Bodybuilders Push Past Plateaus

Optimum Nutrition (ON) announces the introduction of their new Threshold™ muscle fatigue fighter in instantized unflavored and Fruit Fusion powder. It is formulated to buffer muscles against the fatiguing effects of hydrogen ion buildup, which takes place when glucose and glycogen are broken... - November 22, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition

Think Gum "Brain-Boosting Chewing Gum" Will Revolutionize the Way Students Study for Tests Like the LSAT and SAT

Think Gum is chewing gum designed to improve memory and concentration. It is caffeinated and sugar-free and will revolutionize how people study. - November 22, 2007 - Think Gum LLC

Prof. Rajan Roy's "Art and Science of Disease Prevention" Now Released

Renowned healthcare experts and medical professionals agree that Dr. Rajan's latest Lite book is a must read for everyone, regardless of target group. "Art and Science of Disease Prevention" will expose you with cut down information and general misconceptions so as to help you attain ongoing physical fitness, prevention of diseases and premature aging. - November 17, 2007 - Dr. Rajan