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Rainbow Mountain in Cusco Ranks in the Top 5 Peru Attractions for 2018

Daily tours to Rainbow Mountain can now be booked at http://RainbowMountain.Center - November 29, 2017 - MachuPicchu.Center

Apex Ski Boot System Debunks Myths of Conventional Ski Boot Fitting

Ski technology has progressed drastically in the last 20 years, but the majority of the ski boots on the market are from designs that originated in the 1970's. Apex Ski Boots comes to the 2017-2018 ski season with awards from Freeskier Magazine, Ski Magazine and America's Best Bootfitters Organization, and co-founder Roger Neiley explains how Apex has created a high performance product that is also comfortable. - November 28, 2017 - Apex Ski Boots

Widow Publicly Forgives Husband's Killer at Finish The Ride Event

On 1 November 2016, Jeff Knopp (USMC (ret.), loving husband and father) was cycling on Foothill Boulevard when he was hit from behind and killed while riding a narrow stretch of Foothill Blvd. with no bike lane. In celebration of his life, this past weekend a Finish The Ride® event was held. Everyone in attendance was brought to tears when Jennifer Knopp, Jeff’s widow, introduced Joshua (the driver who killed Jeff), hugged him and forgave him for happened that day. - November 27, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone

Events Across the Southland Mark 26th Annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

When it comes to fatal traffic crashes, Los Angeles is #1 and over the last few years, the problem has gotten worse. Three days of “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims” activities were held across Los Angeles by a coalition of nonprofits called the L.A. Vision Zero Alliance. This year’s theme centered around the realization that they are not “accidents” but in at least 93% of the cases they are preventable. - November 24, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone

SpiceRoads Cycling Launches Adventure Biking Tours in Jordan and Israel

SpiceRoads Cycling, one of the world’s leading bicycle adventure tour operators, has announced that Jordan and Israel will be the latest additions to a range of itineraries now covering 32 destinations. "Following the huge success of our 'Jewels of Persia' tour launched in Iran last... - November 24, 2017 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

Crime Fighter by Day, Entrepreneur at Night – LA Area Police Officer Releases New Book on How to be Successful

Author and Fitness Guru, Cleon (CJ) Joseph, gives insight into his entrepreneurial journey to inspire personal growth to all in his new book called, "Navigating Through the Valleys of Success – A Perspective in the Thick of it." "Navigating Through the Valleys of Success... - November 23, 2017 - CJ's Functiomal Fitness

Board Bootie Launches Unique Accessory for Protecting and Transporting a Snowboard

Board Bootie is the lightest, most convenient protective cover for a snowboard which can also be used as a backpack for carrying the board. - November 22, 2017 - Board Bootie, LLC

Chicago's First Nap Studio Opens Downtown on Michigan Avenue

Today, Peace Power Napping officially launches pioneering nap service that lets exhausted city-dwelling professionals, students and travelers grab a midday power nap at the tap of an app. To celebrate the launch, Peace Power Napping is offering free 30-minute power naps at their downtown studio on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. - November 21, 2017 - Peace Power Napping

Dr. Mario Garita Takes Social Responsibility and Community Service Seriously - Opens Clinic Doors to Treat Local Students and Businesses for Free, Again

Dr. Mario Garita, will once again be opening his doors to treat local patients on November 24th, free of charge - demonstrating his ongoing commitment to help the poor, the less fortunate, and the needy. - November 21, 2017 - Mario Garita MP The Dental Experience

Stool Bank in Asia Welcomes New Scientist

The Asia Microbiota Bank, the first stool bank in Hong Kong, expands the team by adding a new scientist to help lead research efforts on bacteria clusters unique to the Asian population. The scientific team uses next generation sequencing and strain level analysis to optimize Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) treatment outcomes in Asia. "We hope that the deep FMT data we are collecting from around Asia will help uncover key strains that influence intestinal health."-Co-Founder, Jon Chan - November 16, 2017 - Asia Microbiota Bank

Brooklyn Pilates Studio Offers Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women (and Men)

Therapeutic exercises for pelvic floor health for everyone. - November 16, 2017 - Progressive Pilates Williamsburg

Thanksgiving and Christmas Festivities Highlight Using Healthy Cranberry Seed Oil

Cranberry seed oil is witnessing a remarkable growth this year in innovative product development. The healthiest oils are cold-pressed, and this holiday season marks the benefits of cranberries, and something different, cranberry seed oil. Great for adding straight to your salad, favorite dish or... - November 15, 2017 - Nutrativa Global

Kidney Care Partners Lends Support for the Nomination of Alex M. Azar II for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

Kidney Care Partners (KCP), the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient advocacy groups, manufacturers and researchers, today praised President Trump for his nomination of Alex Azar for Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human... - November 14, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners

Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Receives Certification for Production of Organic Products While Launching Natural Algal DHA MCT Multi-serving Smoothies

Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Prepares to Enter the Finished Product Market with Novel Flavors and Celebrates State Organic Certification. - November 14, 2017 - VIRUN

New Leadership and Name for Community Dental Centers Serving San Mateo County, California

Introducing Sonrisas Dental Health, and new leadership, for a highly respected family dental service and non-profit. - November 14, 2017 - Sonrisas Dental Health, Inc.

The European Medicines Agency Accepts Marketing Authorisation Application for Intrarosa for the Treatment of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women

Endoceutics Inc., a private Quebec City based biopharma company, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product IntrarosaTM, intended for the treatment of... - November 13, 2017 - Endoceutics

Laura Bush, Former Pres. Obasanjo Help Vision Africa Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Former First Lady Laura Bush and former Nigerian Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo were special guests as Vision Africa, a ministry that seeks to heal the bodies, minds and souls of Africans, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Mrs. Bush, a longtime champion for Africa and its people, spoke at the... - November 10, 2017 - Vision Africa

SustaFix LLC Created a Honey-Based Product for Treating Joint and Tissue Pain

A novel honey-based product for treating joint and tisssue pain has been created and manufactured in Atlanta, Georgia. SustaFix gel contains propolis extract, bee venom, bee extract, beeswax, cedar sap, olive oil, horse chestnut extract and wax moth extract. Additional ingredients embaded in... - November 10, 2017 - SustaFix LLC

2nd Annual Integrative Lifestyle Forum

Mandala Integrative Medicine will host the 2nd Annual Integrative Lifestyle Forum (ILF). This second anniversary is being celebrated with your choice of two options for attendance on Saturday, January 6th from 8:30am - 12pm or 12:30pm - 4pm. This will be held at The Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport, Iowa. This event series is the first of its kind and is right here in the Quad Cities. - November 10, 2017 - Mandala Integrative Medicine

National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini-Marathon & 5K Training Program - 28 Years and Running

Training for a race event is better with a group! Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line this spring! Now in it’s 28th year, the NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program prepares participants for both the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon... - November 09, 2017 - NIFS

Swingin' the New Year 10th Anniversary Celebration Featuring The Jive Aces

Swingin' the New Year is coming, New Year's Eve to the spectacular St. Petersburg Coliseum in Tampa Bay, Florida. It's the 10th Anniversary Celebration of this grand event, featuring UK swing sensations, The Jive Aces. This New Year's Eve celebration is Florida's biggest swing-dance event, attracting over 1,000 people each year. All ages are welcome. - November 08, 2017 - Swing Time

LiftoSkin Company Introduces Their New Anti Aging Serum

LiftoSkin LLC introduces a new anti-aging product, that claims to work - LiftoSkin rejuvenation serum is a product, designed for males and females of any age or skin-type. Actually, LiftoSkin is specifically created to improve texture and skin elasticity, and to balance and prevent the loss of... - November 08, 2017 - LiftoSkin

Guinness World Record Attempt Focuses on Mental Health

More than 1,000 community members and students at The Ohio State University plan to break the Guinness World Record for largest human smile formation while raising awareness for mental health. - November 08, 2017 - Ability to Engage

Final Roadmap Co-Founder Steve Byrne to Speak at Ignite TAO:Health

Steve Byrne, cofounder of Final Roadmap, an online toolkit for end-of-life planning, has been invited to be a speaker at Ignite TAO: Health on Thursday, November 9 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland, OR. - November 07, 2017 - Final Roadmap

Wellness Center Branch YMCA Completes Expansion

The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Expansion Completion Open House - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Eyecheck Launches PRISTENE™ for Dry Eye Syndrome

Eyecheck, LLC announced today the formal launch of PRISTENE™, their second in a family of eye health supplements. “It is gratifying that our company has made such great progress in 2017 and we are so pleased to now offer PRISTENE™ to our clinicians and their patients to assist in... - November 06, 2017 - Eyecheck, Inc.

Another Disruption from Dubai? This Time, It's Healthcare: DrFive.com.

DrFive.com, a regional healthcare portal hosting over 15,000 profiles of doctors and medical institutions in Dubai, completed its 2nd phase revamp to introduce an interactive doctor search engine enabling easier search and comparison of medical practitioners in the region. - November 04, 2017 - DrFive

Virun® NutraBioSciences®, and Algarithm Ingredients Inc. to Lead Plant-Based Panel at SXSW Conference in 2018

Growing market demand for plant-based DHA omega-3 ingredients intersects with innovative food technology. - November 03, 2017 - VIRUN

my95210 Health Announces a Free Monthly Walking Steps Team Challenge for Charity

Beginning November 1, 2017, my95210 Health will provide a free monthly walking steps and fruits & veggies challenge for teams of 2-10 members with a monthly prize of $100* or more to the winning team’s favorite charity. Individuals anywhere may register with the my95210 group at any time... - November 02, 2017 - my95210 Health

Bloomex Sponsored the 2017 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

As the official florist of the Canada Running Series, Bloomex Canada provided all florals for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. - November 02, 2017 - Bloomex

Nature’s Answer® Introduces the Elderberry Gummies That Make Everything Else Look Like Candy

Nature’s Answer Sambucus Mega Gummies 7X Gives You 7-Times More Elderberries Than Other Brands. - November 01, 2017 - Nature's Answer

Discover Diabetes Self-Cure Announces the Launch of Its New Website

Ernest Quansah, type 2 diabetes survivor, cure expert and founder of Discover Diabetes Self-Cure says, "We are very excited to launch this website to help diabetics and pre-diabetics heal. My own story about how my diabetes type 2 was cured was featured in the WebMD Diabetes, fall 2016 issue, page 19." WebMD is the largest health-information provider to doctors and the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2017 - Discover Diabetes Self-Cure

Nevada Insurance Enrollment Helps Explain the Confusing Changes Coming in 2018 with Obamacare Open Enrollment

Local Las Vegas health insurance agent Shelly Rogers warns Nevadans, "There are huge changes taking place with health insurance options for 2018. Some insurance companies are leaving us, while new insurance companies are coming into Nevada. If you aren’t 100% certain that your insurance company and health insurance plan will be available in 2018, you need to call your insurance company and verify this. Your insurance plan may not be available." - November 01, 2017 - Shelly Rogers, Las Vegas Health Insurance Agent

Vesalio Announces NeVa™ Stroke Treatment Product CE Mark Certification

Vesalio announces the CE Mark certification of its first product line, the proprietary NeVa™ neurothrombectomy platform for the treatment of strokes. Developed by a team of physicians that treat stroke, the NeVa mechanical thrombectomy technology was designed to improve “first... - October 31, 2017 - Vesalio

Healthy U is a "Go" for the New School Year at the Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA joins YMCAs throughout New Jersey in celebrating the annual Healthy U Fall kickoff in its youth programs on October 26th. - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Femina Physical Therapy Redefines Girls Night Out

Heather Jeffcoat, Physical Therapist and author, to headline landmark discussion forum on pelvic and sexual health at exclusive L.A. women’s event. She has invited expert speakers for an evening designed to encourage women to learn how to optimize their health in a stress-free, intimate atmosphere. - October 30, 2017 - Femina Physical Therapy

ACT Inc. Marks 61st Anniversary with Free Human Interest Column Offered to Media

A new consumer-interest column is being offered free to the media by the founder of a multi-media marketing company to mark the 61st anniversary of ACT., Inc, Philadelphia. The article is headlined “Handicapped? Using a walker has its benefits. Like Walking!” The author is Joe Ball,... - October 28, 2017 - ACT, Inc.

Yoga Pod Expanding to Dallas, Texas with Founding Memberships on Sale Now

Yoga Pod, a fast growing health and wellness company based in Boulder, Colorado is expanding to Dallas this fall with an opening date planned for Sunday, November 5th. Yoga Pod will offer over 60 classes each week in a state of the art facility equipped with two class studios, locker rooms and... - October 27, 2017 - Yoga Pod Dallas

Perfect Union to be in Attendance at Beauty & Wellness Festival

Leading Chinese Medicine Practice to Promote Healthy Wellbeing - October 27, 2017 - Perfect Union of Body & Mind

Live Pure Launches DIY Home Environmental Testing Product

Live Pure, Inc. announced today the first-to-market launch of an all-in-one, do-it-yourself indoor air and drinking water assessment kit, called the yogi. With patents pending, the yogi identifies indoor air and water quality problems that may have immediate or long-term effects on health. Not only... - October 27, 2017 - Live Pure, Inc.

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Urges Women with Disabilities to Get Screened for Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with disabilities are as likely to get breast cancer as women in the general population, yet, they often face physical, cultural, and attitudinal barriers when they seek breast health care. - October 26, 2017 - American Association on Health and Disability

Tonic Boutique L.A. Feature Jacuzzi® Infrared Saunas for a Healthy Dose of R & R.

Tonic Boutique in L.A. features the two of the most popular health and wellness modalities which include Jacuzzi® infrared full spectrum saunas – offering the ultimate in healing infrared sweat therapy and Impact Cryotherapy – which delivers super sub-freezing therapy to help the body recover from body-aches and knock out calories as well. - October 26, 2017 - Clearlight Infrared

LifeCenter Plus Hosts Free Community Wellness Day

On Saturday, November 4th, LifeCenter Plus will be hosting a free Community Wellness Day from 12pm to 4pm at their facility located at 5133 Darrow Rd. During the event guests are invited to tour the facility, enjoy swimming in the indoor pools, climb the rock wall, attend nutritional seminars and... - October 26, 2017 - LifeCenterPlus

East Bay Dentist Helps Kids on Halloween

Total Health Dental Care Runs “Cash For Candy” Program to Benefit Children’s Hospital and Reward Health-Conscious Children. Kids get $3 per lb. of donated candy and the practice matches the total reward amount in a charitable contribution to the hospital. - October 24, 2017 - Total Health Dental Care

Domestic Violence Survivors Helped by East Bay Dentists

Total Health Dental Care’s “A Smile Returned” program provided complimentary dental makeovers to three patients who suffered injuries from domestic violence. The endeavor gave back to the community, helping survivors start a new chapter in life, while raising awareness about domestic violence and the connection between oral and total health. - October 24, 2017 - Total Health Dental Care

Rentokil Initial Malaysia Shares if Malaysians’ Attitude are Contributing to Increasing Dengue Cases

The words dengue and Aedes are no stranger to fellow Malaysians. With the alarming figures rising on dengue cases across nations, could this be a wake up call for Malaysians to take proactive steps and fight against this deadly pest? - October 24, 2017 - Rentokil Initial

Vasaloppet USA Prepares Two Race Courses for 2018, New Race Names Announced

Due to inconsistent snow conditions over the past few years, Vasaloppet USA is preparing two alternative race courses, depending on the 2018 snowfall. The five races have been given new names to align with the two race course alternatives. - October 22, 2017 - Vasaloppet USA

Dr. Marium Murad Recognized as a Top Executive and Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Dr. Marium Murad of Houston, Texas has been recognized as a Top Executive for 2017 and honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 25 years in the fields of wellness and... - October 21, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide