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Trialing Veganism for World Vegan Day
Once a nearly foreign word, veganism is hitting the mainstream, and it is hitting hard. While many turn to veganism in the name of animal rights, more and more people are making the transition for their health or for the environment. - October 31, 2007 - Go Dairy Free
Place Trade CEO Serves on Speaking of Women’s Health Committee
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc., a global full service, discount broker and online trading firm, announced that she served on a 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health steering committee in Raleigh. This two day event aimed to provide every woman with the resources... - October 30, 2007 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Cooler Fall and Winter Months Mean Less Availability of Fresh Fruit. Now a Healthy Alternative Exists to Still Get Your Suggested Daily Serving of Fruit.
As the colder months approach and the growing season for many varieties of fresh fruit is over, finding fresh fruit is getting more difficult. However, research indicates that the antioxidant benefits of fresh fruit should be enjoyed year round. - October 30, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Breast Cancer Survivor is a Double Winner at American Cancer Society Hit for the Cure
It truly is a good news story when a breast cancer survivor wins two categories at a tennis tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society. The 7th Annual Hit for the Cure was a monetary success and an even bigger success story for Jane Wakefield. Not only has she won on the court but by changing her diet and developing a positive outlook, Wakefield has achieved success in overcoming breast cancer. - October 30, 2007 - BestHealthFoodStore.net
Wild Blueberries Help Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Year-round Goodness in Gelcaps, Liquids and Fruit Bars. FruitFast® makes whole fruit goodness available no matter what the season. FruitFast’s proprietary process uses the fruit’s skin and pulp to deliver antioxidants in every bite and spoonful. - October 28, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Lleyton Hewitt’s Little Sister Muscles Into National Bodybuilding Titles with Just 6 Months Training
24 year old Jaslyn Hewitt, tennis star Lleyton Hewitt’s younger sister, has qualified to compete in the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) Australian Bodybuilding titles after only 6 months of entering the sport. Jaslyn trained for several hours a day to prepare for the... - October 26, 2007 - Ironpower
Enjoy #1 Selling 100% Whey Gold Standard in 4 Tasty New Flavors
Optimum Nutrition (ON) announces four exciting limited edition flavors for the industry’s most popular whey. 100% Whey Gold Standard™ is now available in Caramel Toffee Fudge, Mocha Cappuccino, Orange Cream and Root Beer Float, complementing an impressive list of eleven existing flavors... - October 25, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
Pro Power Suit Offered by Jake Reed and Cris Carter Helps Anyone Run Faster, Jump Higher, Get Stronger or Just Lose Weight
The Pro Power Suit is an explosive new piece of athletic equipment. When Jake Reed and Chris Carter played for The Minnesota Vikings They trained hard. One of the tools they used to help them perform better was the Pro Power Suit. The Pro Power Suit is a one piece body suit with weights that strategically works with your muscles to enhance performance. They liked the suit so much, they bought the company. - October 24, 2007 - The Fitness Club
"Banned" Running Shoe Spira Gaining Strides Among Elite Runners
"Banned" Running Shoe Spira Is Gaining Popularity Among Elite Runners As Athletes Wearing The Shoes With Springs Sweep Top Five Men's and Top Two Women's Spots In Sunday's Detroit Free Press Marathon - October 24, 2007 - New Chapter Media
Iatria Spa And Health Center Named To Women-Owned Businesses List
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the spa has been ranked on the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 annual list of women-owned businesses. The Raleigh-based Iatria Day Spa is one of the largest women-owned businesses in the Triangle with 65 employees. - October 24, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Epidemic of Anesthesia Overdosing… How Can You Avoid It?
“Most patients tolerate their anesthetic experience despite the care they receive rather than because of it,” claims Dr. Barry Friedberg, holder of the trademark “minimally invasive anesthesia (MIA).®” - October 23, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Dallas Corporate Fitness and Wellness Programs Are Offered for Free to Local Corporations That Join T.E.A.M.
The Fitness Club at Midway in Dallas has partnered with T.E.A.M. United to offer all employers and employees the opportunity to participate in the T.E.A.M. Fit and Well Corporate Health Program. T.E.A.M., a non profit organization formed to help fight the growing obesity problem was formed by local Athletes and Professionals who have come together to fight for this cause. T.E.A.M. stands for Training, Education, Advancement and Mentoring. - October 21, 2007 - The Fitness Club
America’s Largest Collection of Male Calendar Models
Over 50 male models with On Display Men each have their own calendar available at OnDisplayMen.com. - October 20, 2007 - On Display Men, LLC
Yoga Journal Magazine’s “Great Instructors” DVD Series Releases in November, Featuring Three World-Renowned Yoga Practitioners
America’s largest yoga magazine, Yoga Journal, is releasing three DVDs in new Great Instructors series on November 6 through BayView Entertainment. - October 20, 2007 - BayView Entertainment
Free Health Drinks Attract Thousands of New Customers to Online Health Food Store
After thousands of customers stampeded BestHealthFoodStore.net for free health drink samples, the operators of this online health food store were forced to cease the promotion. - October 20, 2007 - BestHealthFoodStore.net
Wonderful Pomegranate Now Comes in a Variety of Forms
FruitFast, exclusive producer and innovator of the most potent fruit supplements on the market, introduces the Antioxidant benefits of Whole Pomegranates in their Wonderful Pomegranate Fruit Supplement Line. - October 20, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Father of American Judo Returns to Bushikai Martial Arts in Frederick MD for Weekend Seminar
Phillip Porter, 83 year old Martial Arts expert and 10th degree Black Belt in Judo, returns to lead a weekend seminar at the Bushikai Bugei Dojo in Frederick, Maryland. On October 20th and 21st, O-Sensei Porter will demonstrate further concepts of American Judo to the students at Bushikai Martial Arts. - October 20, 2007 - Bushikai Martial Arts
The British Hypertension Society (BHS) Validated Blood Pressure Monitor Now Available at First Aid Warehouse
The British Hypertension Society website lists all the blood pressure monitors that have been issued with validation and at the First Aid Warehouse they stock BHS validated blood pressure monitors. - October 20, 2007 - First Aid Warehouse
Reno's First Community Web Reality Show
Sierra Fitness Challenge is a web reality show designed to inspire their community to achieve their personal health and fitness goals. - October 20, 2007 - Sierra Fitness Talk
New 2:1:1 Recovery Represents the Latest in Post-Workout Science
Optimum Nutrition (ON) announces the launch of their new rapid replenishment and recovery formula. 2:1:1 Recovery™ is a unique, cutting-edge product designed to replenish muscle glycogen stores while promoting anabolic and anti-catabolic processes in strength athletes who have just finished weight training. The company studied the latest science to formulate an optimal blend of fast-acting carbohydrates, branched chain amino acids along with fast, intermediate and slow digesting proteins. - October 18, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
Gift It in Green
EclipseSpa Launches Green Packaging - October 17, 2007 - EclipseSpa
Minister Louis Farrakhan Walks in Atlanta for Prostate Cancer Awareness with Media Coverage by A-1 Video Production
Minister Farrakhan walked for two miles through the streets of Atlanta, GA on Saturday October 13, 2007. - October 17, 2007 - A-1 Video Production
Achooallergy.com to Award $22,000 in Prizes to 15 Lucky Allergy Sufferers
The second annual Allergy Relief Holiday Giveaway from achooallergy.com is underway with over $22,000 in premium allergy relief prizes. No purchase necessary to enter or win. - October 16, 2007 - achooallergy.com
New DVD Teaches the Ancient Practice of Yoga to Help Modern Parents Calm Their Babies
Itsy Bitsy Yoga “Sleep n’ Grow” DVD will be in stores beginning in January 2008. This baby yoga DVD teaches parents techniques to calm fussy infants, help with digestion and improve sleep, all while creating lasting emotional bonds. - October 16, 2007 - Itsy Bitsy Yoga International
You Can Beat Insomnia
Finally you can conquer your insomnia with this highly effective one of a kind drug-free solution. - October 16, 2007 - Howtobeatinsomnia.com
1stWisdomTeeth.com Consumer Portal Launches, Making Wisdom Teeth a Little Less Painful
Consumer information site 1stWisdomTeeth.com provides local listings of wisdom tooth dentists, as well as a variety of wisdom tooth and oral surgery educational resources. - October 15, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Free Yoga & Pilates Classes in Bristol, RI
First Step Wellness in Bristol, RI has expanded its facility and to introduce this new space, all classes including Yoga, Pilates, Bodywork & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be free to the public for the remainder of October 2007. - October 15, 2007 - First Step Wellness
Purified Fish Oil Omega-3 Provides Essential Nutrients for Pregnant Women While Avoiding Known Risks
Child-bearing woman can get the essential fats they need while avoiding known risks from food sources. Taking a stand for the critical importance of adequate omega-3 intake in pregnancy, a group of scientists recently announced a position that differs from a 2004 USDA advisory recommending that... - October 14, 2007 - NourishLife LLC
Pilates for Pink Fundraisers in Bristol, RI
Bristol Total Fitness, Swansea Total Fitness & Mindful Movement Pilates will be offering specialized Pilates classes - 100% of the donations will be paid directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. - October 14, 2007 - Total Fitness Clubs
Four Delicious New Ways to Get Your NO Pumping
Optimum Nutrition announces the release of four new flavor options for their Vassive-NO™ Nitric Oxide Activator. They are Blue Raspberry, Lemon-Lime, Orange Cooler, and Raspberry Lemonade. Originally available only in Fruit Punch, customers can now experience the mental focus, enhanced... - October 13, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
Celebrity Dentists Good for Cosmetic Dentistry: Survey Results
Most dentists feel that celebrity cosmetic dentists are increasing public awareness of dentistry and are good for the profession as a whole. However, one in three dentists disagrees, feeling that televised cosmetic dentistry emphasizes appearance over dental health and can lead to unrealistic expectations for patients who see a cosmetic dentist. - October 12, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
FruitFast Introduces MixedBerry Fruit Supplement Bars - 100% Fruit in Every Bite of USDA Patented Bars
FruitFast, exclusive producer and innovator of the most potent fruit supplements on the market, introduces USDA patented MixedBerry Fruit Supplement Bars. The MixedBerry Bar is 40-grams and provides three of the recommended five servings of fruit per day. The MixedBerry Bar with Dark Chocolate supplies two servings of fruit. USDA developed and patented, FruitFast Bar’s proprietary process delivers concentrated amounts of the dark-pigmented berries. - October 12, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Small Family-Owned Spa in Small Utah Town Makes World Best List Again; Competes with Big Boys
The Green Valley Spa in St. George, Utah has been named on the list of World's best spas by Travel & Leisure Magazine for the second time. Green Valley, who was recently featured on the Today Show, has made this list before as recently as 2 years ago. Green Valley has consistently gone... - October 11, 2007 - Green Valley Spa
Limited Edition Banana Cream Pro Complex with Micellar Casein
Optimum Nutrition announces the release of new Limited Edition Banana Cream Pro Complex™. This time-tested blend of premium protein sources has been a favorite of serious bodybuilders and strength athletes for more than 10 years. Many scientific studies have discussed the health benefits of a... - October 11, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
Rescue Remedy – Calm in a Bottle for a Naomi Klein’s “Shock Doctrine” Troubled World
Naomi Klein, best selling author of "Shock Doctrine," takes Bachflower.com Rescue Remedy to remain calm and in control of her emotions while on duty in the dangerous places that she writes about. Bach Flower remedies are formulated from 100% natural non habit forming homeopathic essences in use around the world since 1860 and safe for pregnant mothers and infants. - October 10, 2007 - Bachflower.com
Dieters Warned: Halloween Can be Hazardous to Their Health
Halloween is when the holiday weight gain really starts. - October 10, 2007 - Fit4Life Idaho Fitness Consulting
Iatria Spa and Health Center Wins Metro Bravo Award
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the spa has been awarded the Standing Ovation in the day spa category by Metro Magazine’s 2007 MetroBravo! Awards. Readers voted for the award based on customer service, popularity and overall experience. Iatria Spa... - October 09, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
The Benefit with the Advantage of Science – Get the Benefits of Fruit Year Round
Learn how to get the natural health benefits and daily suggested allowance of fruit year round. - October 09, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Learn Cooking the Lauren Groveman Way - Sweet, Loving, and Utterly Delicious
Looking for an easy way to learn cooking that is sweet, loving, and utterly delicious? Your search ends here. Lauren Groveman, the world renowned kitchen evangelist, to its panel of chefs. Blessed with a special gift to string families together in a warm, delicious manner, this highly celebrated cooking and baking instructor, lifestyle advisor, eminent radio and TV personality, columnist, and cook book author will now lend her expertise to the iFood.tv platform (www.ifood.tv). - October 09, 2007 - iFood.tv
Mixed Berry Liquid is All Natural and Packs 200mg of Anthocyanins in a Single Teaspoon
FruitFast, exclusive producer and innovator of the most potent fruit supplements on the market, introduces new liquid fruit supplements. The new highly concentrated liquid delivers the antioxidant value of 200mg of Anthocyanins in a single teaspoon. - October 06, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Green Company Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Local Company, Repurposed4you.com, is launching its exclusive line of Pink Ribbon Bra Purses offered for a limited time with proceeds benefiting breast cancer awareness. - October 05, 2007 - Repurposed4you.com
Localhands.com Partners with AMTA - the World’s Largest Directory of Massage Therapists Will Offer AMTA Members Discount Rates on Annual Listings
WazUp Media Inc. (Localhands.com) today announced a new partnership with the American Massage Therapy Association (AAMTA), becoming a supporting member of AMTA. - October 04, 2007 - WazUp Media Inc
Nutritional Coach and Consultant Sharon Graham on Biblical Coaching ™ Podcast
Host Marlo Boux invites Sharon Graham to share her health tips for busy business owners. - October 03, 2007 - Biblical Coaching Podcast
Dallas Corporate Wellness Program from The Fitness Club Reduces Healthcare Costs and Increases Company Profits by Bringing Fitness Workouts to the Workplace
In order to help fight employee obesity the Fitness Club is launching a Corporate Workplace Wellness Division right here in Dallas. The modern computer-based workplace is contributing to the dramatic increase in obesity in North America and The Fitness Club's high tech wellness programs address this issue. - October 02, 2007 - The Fitness Club
Iatria Spa and Health Center Hosts Glow for a Cure
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the company will co-host “Glow for a Cure” with WakeMed Health & Hospitals as part of the “Passionately Pink for the Cure” campaign to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer... - October 02, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
The Company Mineral Rock Salt Corp Supply a 250 Million Year Old Food Product That Helps Prevent Sickness and Age Related Diseases
Experts have discovered a simple and positive solution to good health. Mineral Rock Salt Corp says, "Few doctors and medical professionals will tell you about it. It's just not in their interest to keep you healthy. For us the ease and simplicity of taking the Himalayan Health Crystal (Tm.) and results makes it an excellent way of life for everybody." - October 02, 2007 - MRS Corp
How Dentists Refer Wisdom Tooth Extractions to Oral Surgeons: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of general dentists refer out 80% or more of their wisdom tooth removals to oral surgeons, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Some dentists love the profit or third-molar extractions, while others hate the work and risks. - October 01, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
World Salsa Athletes Compete at Disney
Dancers from 40 countries will dance-off for the title of World Salsa Championship - September 30, 2007 - the salsa seven inc
Meta-Analysis Confirms High-Dose Omega-3 Fish Oil Provides Effective Relief from Inflammatory Joint Pain, Reports PharmaOmega.com
A scientific review evaluating 17 studies that used fish oil supplementation concluded that fish oil is an effective agent for pain relief. Omega-3 from fish oil was effective, especially when enough was used over a long enough period of time (2.7 grams of EPA and DHA for a minimum of 3 months),... - September 30, 2007 - NourishLife LLC
Tired of Drugs to Combat Allergies? Relax. Try Hypnosis
Moore Inspirations, a motivational consulting and hypnosis clinic in San Antonio, TX offers single allergen, hypnosis sessions with a money-back guarantee. Board Certified hypnotist, Kathy Moore, has been doing the sessions for clients for about six years, with excellent results. An associate Sam Rodgers, C.H., and herbalist, also conducts the sessions in English or Spanish. Moore estimates the success rate for initial sessions at better than 80 percent. - September 29, 2007 - Moore Inspirations