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Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness
Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.
Four Yoga DVDs, Including the Latest from Yoga Journal, Releasing on December 18, 2012 from Bayview Entertainment
BayView Entertainment’s December 18 DVD release lineup consists of four new yoga titles including the newest from Yoga Journal: “Yoga Journal’s 7 Day Detox” plus “Yoga Therapy for Back Pain”, “Yoga: Flow Saraswati Tradition” and “Advanced Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Strength and Balance”. - October 04, 2012 - BayView Entertainment
Zumbathon at Anytime Fitness: Help Support Our Community
Anytime Fitness of North Dallas will host a Zumbathon with all proceeds benefitting Jewish Family Services (JFS) and their mission to build a stronger community - October 04, 2012 - Anytime Fitness North Dallas
Johnny “Tattooed Terror” Cisneros Earns New Endorsement Deal from Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association
Johnny “Tattooed Terror" Cisneros recently received an endorsement deal from the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA). The MMACA bridges the gap between fitness training, sports conditioning science, MMA training methods, and direct application from the ring, octagon, mat or cage. - October 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
AST Enzymes to Attend New Earth Expo Oct 28, 2012: Free Samples & Giveaways
Come network with the growing holistic community: Learn about AST Enzymes' products and alternative therapies. - October 03, 2012 - AST Enzymes
High-Fear Dental Patients in Sacramento No Longer Need to be Afraid
Recently it was reported that less than half of all Americans see the dentist regularly. Dr. Hoang Truong is trying to change that by offering oral conscious sedation to those who have been missing the dentist based on fear and anxiety. - October 03, 2012 - Gateway Dental
Week-End Fitness Camps and Conditioning Training Camps Are Opening in Pioneertown Near Yucca Valley, California
Athletic fitness and tactical conditioning are the core of Knockout Coaching in Pioneertown. The training camp offers specific fitness and conditioning workouts, indoor and outdoor, in a secluded and unique high desert location. The conditioning training camp is set up in a strategic high desert... - October 03, 2012 - Knockout Coaching
PRN Homecare Selects Forcura to Streamline Documentation
Forcura™, a leading healthcare software solution provider enabling homecare companies the ability to increase referrals, streamline their manual paper process, and improve document turnaround time announced the addition of PRN Homecare, located in Melbourne, Florida, to their rapidly growing... - October 03, 2012 - Forcura, LLC
Fitness and Personal Development Guru John Spencer Ellis Wins Quilly Award from National Academy of Best-Selling Authors for “The Wellness Code”
John Spencer Ellis recently received a Quilly Award from the National Academy of Best-selling Authors for his book, “The Wellness Code.” The academy honors authors who have achieved best-selling status for their literary works. - October 02, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate
Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network
Engineer's Fitness Study Finds Bicycles Build 5 Times More Muscle Than Running
A new type of "boneless" physical exercise, from the engineer behind Body Oars, and bodybuildinginWater.com, uses engineering sciences to deliver far more motion resistance against only muscle contractions, without driving it through joints. His measuring methods show how a bicycle also provides about 5 times more muscle exercise than running, for the same amount of cardio effort. - October 01, 2012 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
soOlis.com’s Custom Instruction QR Codes Make Fitness Easier and Safer for Everyone
In soOlis.com’s continual effort to educate everyone on Fitness and Wellness products and services, they have created Custom Instructional QR Codes for fitness equipment. It is quick and simple; just scan the QR code and a detailed instructional video will help the user operate the fitness product. - October 01, 2012 - soolisAI
ON’s New Platinum PRE- Redefines a Product Category
ON’s new Platinum PRE- delivers efficacious amounts of real ingredients with nothing active adults would worry about using every day. - September 29, 2012 - Optimum Nutrition
inSHAPE Fitness Presents Muscle Maintenance Spreaker Fitness Show
Muscle Maintenance; sister show to The inSHAPE Fitness Show, boosts metabolism, builds energy, and works all major muscle groups in less than 15 minutes. - September 29, 2012 - inSHAPE Fitness
Lilly Pulitzer® Partners with The Breast Cancer Charities of America for National “Shop and Share” Event
Retailer Lilly Pulitzer and The Breast Cancer Charities of America are partnering for a shop and share event in which iGoPink Fashion Fights Breast Cancer will receive 10% of sales on October 6, 2012. - September 28, 2012 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
BayView Entertainment Releases Four Specially-Priced Multi-DVD Yoga Sets on December 4
BayView Entertainment is releasing four multi-packs of exceptional yoga titles in December, just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. - September 28, 2012 - BayView Entertainment
Merrithew Health & Fitness Launches the Tower Trainer™ Functional Fitness Machine
Suitable for fitness facilities and home gyms, the Tower Trainer exercise machine is ideal for multiplanar and functional exercise. - September 28, 2012 - Merrithew Health & Fitness
Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Announces Its First Nonprofit Affiliate, You Call This Yoga, to Promote Disabled and Senior Fitness
Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Teacher Howie Shareff has formed You Call This Yoga as a nonprofit community outreach program focused on disabled and senior fitness along with other populations unable to do regular forms of exercise. - September 28, 2012 - You Call This Yoga
You Call This Yoga Announces Board of Directors and Participation in Upcoming BCBSNC Foundation Healthy Community Institute
BCBSNC Foundation Healthy Community Institute (Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina) You Call This Yoga will be sending four Board members to the BCBSNC Foundation Healthy Community Institute for Non-Profit Excellence on October 18 & 19 in Concord, NC. The four Board members will gain knowledge and insights into long term strategic planning, fundraising and board development. - September 28, 2012 - You Call This Yoga
NY Dentist Vindicated for Telling Patients Not to Floss
Holistic Dentist, Reid Winick's recommendations on not flossing gained credibility when a study published by the Cochrane Collaboration, a nonprofit health-research organization found that there is "weak, very unreliable evidence" that proves flossing reduces plaque. Further asserting his claims are studies from the University of Cambridge and the Environmental Working Group. - September 27, 2012 - Dentistry For Health New York, PLLC
Invisible Disabilities Champions Join the Expedition in Lone Tree, Colorado for the Invisible Disabilities Association’s 5th Annual Honors Award Banquet on Oct. 14, 2012
Colorado based Invisible Disabilities Association honors individuals and organizations from Colorado and around the nation at their fifth annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, CO on Oct. 14, 2012. Keynote speakers will be world record holder, adventure athlete Antarctic Mike (Pierce) and his wife, Angela. Renowned Radio Host Rick Crandall of Studio 1430 KEZW will be the Master of Ceremonies. Roselyn Saunders, local community volunteer extraordinaire, is this year’s Honorary Banquet Chair. - September 27, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Club Inhale/Exhale, LLC in Billerica MA Opens in September of 2012 Specializing in Fitness & Nutrition Design
Club Inhale / Exhale provides information and education for each client to leave nothing to chance when it comes their members’ goals. They are a one stop shop for creating your new lifestyle. - September 27, 2012 - Club Inhale Exhale
New Program Puts an End to Detox Disappointment and Discouragement
Inspired by her own experiences and those of her clients, AnnMarie Roth, NTS of Nourish Your Purpose, LLC has developed a new program called "Clean, Clear and Confident: A Private, Personal 28-Day Custom Cleanse." With a high level of personal support, encouragement and accountability this customized detox program meets participants where they are and aims for where they want to go. - September 27, 2012 - Nourish Your Purpose
Superwomen Boot Camp Expands to El Dorado Hills
Folsom fitness expert Val Fujii announces an expansion of Superwomen Boot Camp to El Dorado Hills with two free weeks of classes. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30-6:30am and 9:00-10:00am inside Center Stage Dance Academy. The first class will be held October 8th. - September 27, 2012 - Superwomen Boot Camp
When Size Really Matters: Estes Audiology Offers Lyric2, the Next Generation of Invisible Hearing Aids
Estes Audiology - the Sole Provider of Lyric2© in the Central Texas Area - Offers Second Generation Fittings Starting September 2012 - September 26, 2012 - Estes Audiology
Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is a nationally celebrated event promoting a drug-free lifestyle during the month of October. Positive Promotions is pleased to announce their product line dedicated to educating today’s youth about the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to live drug-free. With over 400 affordable products to choose from, everyone from schools, to local businesses, and other organizations can contribute to the cause by hosting a drug-free event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Richmond Personal Trainer Wins the Best of Richmond Awards
It’s official: for personal training, Richmond residents should head to Gary Dhillon at U RISE. - September 26, 2012 - U RISE Personal Training
Zmblnd Introduces the First Ever Interactive Obstacle Run
ZMBLND announces its Halloween zombie themed obstacle run to take place in Miami on October 28th 2012 and to feature the first ever interactive missions for participants with smart phones. - September 26, 2012 - ZMBLND
Anterior Hip Replacement a Safer, More Natural Option, According to Leading Orthopedic Surgeons at Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Anterior hip replacements are much safer alternatives to the traditional posterior hip replacements, according to Arizona’s leading group of orthopedic surgeons, Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway. The Phoenix orthopedic group introduced the anterior hip approach to Arizona and has... - September 26, 2012 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Dallas Hair Transplant Specialist Performs FUE Hair Transplants Using ARTAS Hair Restoration System by Restoration Robotics, Inc.
Dr. Samuel Lam, a board-certified hair restoration surgeon in Dallas, Texas, is now performing follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant procedures using the computer-assisted ARTAS hair restoration system. - September 24, 2012 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Adventure Boot Camp, New Look, New Workouts
Recently updated and enhanced, the Adventure Boot Camp fitness and weight loss system offers new workouts for boot camp lovers. The world's largest boot camp system provides fitness enthusiasts challenging workout. - September 22, 2012 - Southern Chester County Adventure BootCamp
New Teleclass for Discouraged Detoxers and Detox Self-Doubters Helps Even First-Timers Have a Positive Experience
For those who think detoxing is too difficult, demoralizing or demanding, AnnMarie Roth, NTS of Nourish Your Purpose, LLC is presenting a no-cost teleclass entitled "When Detox Goes Bad: 5 Common Cleansing Mistakes and Why They'll Take Your Detox Down." - September 22, 2012 - Nourish Your Purpose
NewProductHelp.com Prepares Dynamic Online Presentation for Ultimate Squat Invention
Ivory H., Illinois resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to create an exciting online presentation for his Ultimate Squat invention to potential licensees worldwide over a 2 year period. A highly innovative new product designed to... - September 21, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Lends Creative Flair to E & B Burn No More Through Online Presentation
Joe B. and Colleen E., Arizona residents and co-inventors, recently commissioned South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create a dynamic online presentation for their E & B Burn No More concept. A simple yet effective new product targeted at those who spend time... - September 21, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Over 4,000 Likes on Facebook by BestMassage
BestMassage, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, has well over 4000 Likes on its Facebook page Facebook.com/BestMassage.Store. - September 21, 2012 - BestMassage – Tao Trading Corporation
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Releases Podcast on Children’s Back-to-School Health
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Discusses Proper Diet, Hydration and Physical Activity for School-Age Children - September 21, 2012 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Source-Omega Claims JAMA Meta-Study Unethical; Calls for Ban of the Word Omega-3 on Drug Labels
Source-Omega says the Food and Drug Administration may need to ban the use of the word omega-3 on all drug labels and descriptions. That is, if omega-3 is only a food word. This is at issue because the company says the September 12th JAMA study also misleads those benefiting from current... - September 20, 2012 - Source-Omega
Wexford University Names Tamara Borrego Adjunct Professor for Online Health and Fitness College
Tamara Borrego has been named adjunct professor of drawing and painting for Wexford University. Wexford, a 100 percent online university, offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Tuff Girl Bootcamps Owner Reveals Top Seven Reasons to Use a Kettlebell for Rapid, Fun Fat Loss
Charlotte personal trainer reveals top seven reasons to use a kettlebell for fat loss. - September 20, 2012 - FIT of Charlotte
Introducing a Third Board Certified Orthodontist to an Already Stellar Team
A warm smile says a lot about a person. It is one of the many reasons dental care is such an important part of our daily lives. - September 20, 2012 - Birmingham Othodontics
Pregame Launches Revolutionary New Hangover Prevention Pill
Pregame, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, recently launched their revolutionary new hangover prevention pill. This pill prevents painful hangovers, includes symptoms such as headaches, nausea, fatigue and pain. The pills are an all natural vitamin supplement taken before and during consumption of alcohol and can be purchased online at www.pregamehangoverpill.com. - September 19, 2012 - Pregame
Wexford Online University Names Dr. Charles Foltz Professor with Focus on Science in Health and Fitness Field
Dr. Charles Brown was recently named professor for Wexford University, where he will teach biochemistry, physiology and more with a focus on health and fitness. The 100 percent university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products Acquires Cho-Pat to Enhance Its Position as an International Leader in Pain Relief and Prevention
Medi-Dyne Healthcare products, a leading producer of innovative pain relief and prevention products for athletes, active individuals, and medical professionals announces the acquisition of Cho-Pat®. - September 18, 2012 - Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products
Wexford University Now Accepting Applications for January Classes in Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Psychology for U.S. and International Students
Wexford University is now accepting registration for online classes starting in January 2013. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - September 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Yun FIT’s Jason Yun Completes Insane Workout—1,000 Burpees in a Row
Yun FIT founder and body transformation expert Jason Yun recently completed a workout that most people wouldn’t even dream of attempting—1,000 burpees in a row. - September 17, 2012 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Yun FIT’s Paleo Challenge Starts Monday
Yun FIT’s latest nutritional challenge begins Monday, September 17. - September 17, 2012 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
New Pilot Program Delivers Valuable Training That Improves Patient Focused Care, Disease Prevention and Wellness
The National Institute of Whole Health (NIWH), a provider of nationally accredited Whole Health Education® professional development programs and continuing education courses for nurses and credentialed health care professionals, has partnered with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, a member of Partners HealthCare, in a 12 month Whole Health educational pilot program with Spaulding nurses from across their 6 facility multi-level network. - September 16, 2012 - National Institute of Whole Health
Wexford Online University Names Dolly Shueh Adjunct Professor of Mathematics for Health and Fitness School
Dolly Shueh was recently named adjunct professor of mathematics for Wexford University. The university offers 100 percent online education in a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs, associates through doctoral levels. - September 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Healthy Feet Invention
An innovative and effective new product designed to prevent a common foot ailment, Healthy Feet, has been developed by Princella Beatty of Stone Mountain, Georgia. The invention's unique design allows its users to enjoy a comfortable sock that also has a number of other benefits. The skin can be a... - September 15, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Executive Urges Boomers To Help Aging Parents Avoid Falls
One third of Americans over age 65 fall each year resulting in two million emergency room visits and countless long term care insurance claims according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance who urges great fall prevention. - September 15, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance