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Alphamed Solutions Launches New Electronic Healthcare Newsletter
Physicians and practice managers can read expert advices, case studies, and a multitude of articles to learn about the latest in healthcare industry trends that affect their medical practices. - August 12, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
Intestinal Cleanse Product Review by Dr. David Minkoff
Intestinal cleanse (http://www.bodyhealth.com/html/bic/) product reviewed by Dr. David Minkoff (http://www.drdavidminkoff.com) for those interested in herbal laxatives and easy stools at least twice a day. - August 12, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Introducing Be Nice Prenatal Vitamin Drink Mix with DHA - All Natural and Doctor Approved
Created by a mom for other active and savvy moms, Be Nice is a new, delicious and nutritious drink mix specially formulated to meet the unique hydration needs of pregnant and nursing women. - August 12, 2009 - Be Nice, Inc.
Low Cost Community Acupuncture Clinic Opens in Winona, MN
Jade Community Acupuncture Clinic Opens in Winona, MN offers acupuncture from $15 - $35 per session. - August 12, 2009 - Jade Community Acupuncture
Matguard to Send a High School Wrestling Team to the NHSCS Team Nationals
Matguard is conducting a sweepstakes to send the winning team to the 2010 NHSCA Team Nationals in Ocean City, MD - August 12, 2009 - Matguard USA
Chemistdirect.co.uk Offers Tamiflu at Affordable Prices
Chemistdirect.co.uk, the UK's leading online Chemist, has announced it is offering Tamiflu, the swine flu drug, at the most competitive prices in the UK, with online consultation from a doctor and free delivery at just £48. In accordance with the National Pandemic Flu Service, the online... - August 12, 2009 - Chemist Direct
Holidays Bring Influx of Overseas Chinese Patients to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital
Medical tourism and hospitals in Taiwan get a boost from overseas Chinese patients. - August 12, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
New Chiropractic Clinic Opens in Central Singapore: LifeSystems Chiropractic
Stop suffering from back or neck pain including frozen shoulder, headaches, migraine, numbness or tingling in the hand or legs. LifeSystems Chiropractic Clinic Opens in Central Singapore, conveniently located five minutes walk from Redhill MRT Station. - August 11, 2009 - LifeSystems Chiropractic Pte Ltd
Nanovea Launches Redesigned Tribometer with 3D Optical Profiler Integration
The release of the New Nanovea Tribometer marks the end to bulky, unappealing and complicated Tribology testing. Nanovea’s Tribometer has been redesigned to complete Nanovea’s signature instrument look and user-friendly appeal. The Nanovea Tribometer also introduces, to the world of Tribology, quick in-situ 3D Optical Profiler integration for wear calculation analysis along with other 3D surface measurements. - August 11, 2009 - NANOVEA
Spiritual Radio Talk Show Ratings Continue to Soar for T Love
Energy Awareness is now in the top 8% of most popular spirituality shows on Blogtalkradio.com – this new rating is up from 16% only 5 weeks ago. - August 11, 2009 - T Love, Holistic Health Energy/Sound Therapist
NOLCHA, Independent Fashion Talent Company, Expands to Chicago
New York City and London-based NOLCHA launches Independent Retail Week in Chicago - week long shopping event to increase business and branding awareness for small retailers. - August 11, 2009 - Nolcha
New York Fashion Week Initiative Breaks International Brands Into USA Market
Nolcha offers global fashion designers a full service program for runway shows, accessory exhibition and industry introductions. - August 10, 2009 - Nolcha
Webinar on Benefits of Biofeedback for Children with ADD, ADHD and Autism
Lotus Stress Relief, one of the world’s leaders in energetic healthcare, is providing an educational webinar 8-19-09 for individuals who are interested in becoming certified in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, to help children coping with ADD, ADHD and Autism. Children diagnosed with ADD, ADHD... - August 10, 2009 - Lotus Stress Relief
Voluntary Benefits & Worksite Magazine Releases 3rd Issue Exclusively Dedicated to Voluntary Benefits, Worksite Products & Limited Medical Plans
Voluntary Benefits Magazine and Worksite Magazine has just released the 3rd online, monthly issue dedicated exclusively to Voluntary Benefits, Worksite Products and Limited Medical Plans. The Magazine features articles by experts in the industry and covers important cutting edge topics, such as sales and marketing, enrollment, attraction and retention, cutting edge new products, and much more. - August 10, 2009 - Voluntary Benefits & Worksite Magazine
Baxa Corporation Launches “Culture of Safety” Facebook Page
Baxa, a leading developer of technology for the safe handling, packaging and administration of fluid medications, announces the launch of a new Facebook Page designed to influence a change in patient and medication safety practices. Businesses and brands can create a Facebook Page to share information, interact with fans and create a highly engaging, optimized presence in social media. - August 10, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Aghreni Email Marketing Platform Turns Into Sprinklr E-messenger
Aghreni is rebranding the Aghreni emailing platform, and client's favourite service will be called Sprinklr from here on. The company is going to introduce a lot many more features in the coming times which will make client's email marketing experience much more sophisticated and advanced. With... - August 10, 2009 - Aghreni Technologies Private Limited
In a Down Economy, This College Student’s New Biz Let’s You Splurge on Luxury Products at a Recession-Friendly Cost
In the midst of a down economy, when most are moving back to basics, this 21 year-old came up with a clever new biz that allows you to splurge on a whole range of luxury beauty products and the best part – it’s at a recession-friendly cost. No matter the unfortunate turmoil the economy... - August 09, 2009 - Sample Luxury
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® 520 Thiol Quantitation Kit
AnaSpec has announced the release of the SensoLyte® 520 Thiol Quantitation Kit (patent pending), an ultra-sensitive, robust and easy-to-use fluorescent assay for measurement of total thiol level. - August 09, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Madness and Wasted
Marya Hornbacher joins host Mary Woods on August 10, 2009. Hornbacher is an award-winning journalist, mental health advocate, and lectures widely on both writing and mental health. - August 09, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show Focuses on “Critical Acts of Celebration” on August 12
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how the point of either a spiritual or shamanic practice is ultimately the celebration of life. - August 09, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
In Response to Last Week’s Announcement That Tanning Beds Are as Lethal as Arsenic, Kona Tanning Company Launches Own Gradual Tanner
Kona Tanning Company has released on the market Kona Tanning Company’s Gradual Tanner, a luxurious moisturizer with the KTC formula built in, and additives to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, cellulite, varicose veins, stretch marks, freckles, and more. - August 09, 2009 - Kona Tanning Company
Hypnosis and Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth
Hypnosis and Yoga have proved beneficial for expectant mothers to have a comfortable pregnancy and birth. Hypnosis Healing Centre in Ottawa Ontario offers a special program for these unique stages of womanhood. - August 09, 2009 - Hypnosis Healing Centre
Celebrity Appearance
Montara Meadows and filmmaker Stan Armstrong invite you to a special evening honoring the multi talented Dolores Fuller. Dolores began her career as an actress in the early 1950’s, ultimately earning herself the title “Queen of the B Movies”. Dolores is best known for her... - August 08, 2009 - Montara Meadows Retirement Community
Fine Treatment Beats Pain
Most chronic painful health disorders are caused by certain processes at the level of the smallest blood vessels, the capillaries, leading to the expansion of the capillary network. This increases pressure inside the affected organ's tissue impairing its proper functioning and is the actual cause of pain and its disorder. Dr Allen's Devices help to treat and prevent these conditions. - August 08, 2009 - Fine Treatment
Family Service’s Operation Fill-a-Backpack Drive is in Full Swing
Family Service invites the community to “Fill-A-Backpack” for a child that desperately needs support. A new backpack and school supplies will give a child hope and the confidence needed to start school off on the right foot. - August 08, 2009 - Family Service
Meredith Sobel of Sobel Wellness and Sex Educator Eric Amaranth Come Together for a Delicious Affair
“Food and Sex - A Match Made in Heaven.” Learn how to use food effectively for a more passionate love and sex life in Part II of Delicious Affairs. - August 08, 2009 - Sobel Health Advisors, LLC
FruitFast® Introduces Tart Cherry Softgels for Dogs
FruitFast® has developed CherryFlex for Dogs to maintain healthy joint function in canines. - August 08, 2009 - Fruit Fast
AK Counseling & Consulting, Inc. Offers Tips for Parents for Start of School Year
As the new school year approaches, parents may begin to experience a variety of emotional responses to this annual ritual. During this period, it is common for parents and guardians to have conflicting feelings about their child’s return to the school environment. As a result, parents may... - August 08, 2009 - AK Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
California Instruments 5001iX Programmable AC and DC Power Source/Analyzer Available from Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
The 5001iX from California Instruments combines a flexible 5000 VA AC power source with a high end power analyzer, capable of handling complex applications that would traditionally require multiple instruments. It also provides high load current capability, a single phase output mode and built-in... - August 08, 2009 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Spa Associations Start Economic Stimulus Program
The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association initiated an innovative new program that will benefit both, the supplier and service organizations affiliated with the spa industry as well as the day spas themselves, as they are both in dire need of a break in today’s... - August 08, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Core Five Solutions Announces Partnership with Efinancial
Core Five Solutions, an affiliate company of Careington International Corporation, announced that it has established a partnership with Efinancial. Core Five Solutions’ clients can now shop and compare life insurance quotes from the nation’s top rated carriers with Efinancial’s... - August 08, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
RAM Technologies, Inc. and Their Enterprise Software Application HEALTHsuite® are Well Positioned for Federal Health Care Reform
RAM Technologies is pleased to announce their latest preparations and advancements of the HEALTHsuite® claims management application to meet anticipated changes of health care reform. - August 08, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
ALPCO Launches Mouse HMW and Total Adiponectin ELISA
ALPCO Diagnostics has introduced a Mouse HMW Adiponectin ELISA kit that facilitates the testing process for this biomarker. - August 07, 2009 - ALPCO
Pharmacy Carousels Systems Launched
The new Phaarmacy Carousels are designed to be a drop in product to immediately begin to improve patient care and safety and at the same time reduce the cost and burden of manually filling doctor's orders for your patients. - August 07, 2009 - S&S Technology
MUMC Surgeon in Savannah Removes Spleen Using Advanced SILS Technique
Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah (MUMC), Georgia surgeon Christopher Senkowski, M.D., has removed a patient’s spleen through an advanced technique known as Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS). Only a handful of surgeons worldwide are able to perform complex spleen removal with SILS. The SILS approach has an excellent safety and outcomes record. - August 07, 2009 - Memorial Health
The Vi Peel Now Available at Medical Spa in Orlando, FL; Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is now offering the Vi Peel in Orlando-a revolutionary chemical peel from Kalil that can improve the skin in as little as one treatment. - August 07, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
NutraGrape Delivers the Power of the Muscadine Through Unprecedented Support for National Cancer Foundation
Lazarex Cancer Foundation to benefit from year long support from NutraGrape nutraceutical product sales. A partnership formed in July will serve as a working effort to help change the face of cancer. A portion of all sales of NutraGrape products from August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010 will benefit the national cancer foundation, Lazarex. - August 07, 2009 - NutraGrape
Military Personnel Receiving Discounts for Hair Loss Solutions and Hair Restoration Through WeGrowHair.com
To further serve the communities of an expanded area, WeGrowHair.com is now offering substantial military discounts. For all individuals who have served in the military, no matter the branch, active or reserve; We Grow Hair is extending a Military Discount. - August 07, 2009 - PAI Medical Group
The Reflux Mom's Guidebook to Coping with Fussy Babies and Sleepless Nights
Reflux 101: A Parent's Guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux is a new book by Reflux Mom and author Jan Gambino offering information, support and hope to parents struggling to care for an infant or child with acid reflux. - August 07, 2009 - The Reflux Mom
GenScript Upgrades Plasmid Production Platform to Deliver Potent Plasmids
GenScript upgrades its plasmid production platform to enable wider scope downstream applications. - August 07, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
ML Athletics Fat Blast Boot Camp Expands the Fat Blast Boot Camp Program Into the Town of Billerica
Wanting others to experience the same results and atmosphere that the members do at the Danvers Fat Blast Boot Camp, ML Athletics has expanded into the town of Billerica. Flip City Gymnastics is where the Boot Camp program will be held. Classes will start in September. - August 06, 2009 - ML Athletics
Anger Management Expert Asked to Write for LA Examiner Online News
Shannon Munford the owner of Daybreak Counseling Service was recently awarded the opportunity to become the LA Examiner’s local beat writer on all things anger management. - August 06, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Life Force International Online Retailer LiquidWholeFood.com Receives 2009 Best of Elizabethtown Award
The U.S. Commerce Association has recognized online liquid supplement retailer LiquidWholeFood.com as a "best of" winner in the health category for Elizabethtown, PA. - August 06, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Personalabs.com Provides Online Testing for Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults and Children
Research released by the American Academy of Pediatrics has shown a shocking increase in Vitamin D deficiency affecting the under 21 age group. It states that 70% of US children are lacking in this essential vitamin. - August 06, 2009 - Personalabs LLC
Combination of Healthy Lifestyle Choices Can Help Lower Incidence of Hypertension in Women
As a risk factor for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and shortened life expectancy, high blood pressure (hypertension) contributes to more excess deaths in women than any other preventable factor. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Men Undergoing Brachytherapy Alone for Aggressive Prostate Cancer May be Under-Treated
In the first and only study designed to compare a single prostate cancer treatment, brachytherapy, to a combination of treatment methods for differences in mortality rates in men with high-risk prostate cancer, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have found that a single treatment method of brachytherapy, also called seed therapy, alone is associated with higher death rates from prostate cancer. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Melatonin Delivered Through Skin Patch Successful in Improving Sleep Maintenance
Melatonin supplementation can be a viable therapy for some of the 60 million Americans battling sleep problems, including those performing shift work and those suffering from jet lag. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
BWH Ranked in Top Ten of Nation’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) has again earned high marks on the U.S. News & World Report annual Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals, ranking tenth among the 21 hospitals on the list. 2009 marks the 17th consecutive year that Brigham and Women's Hospital has appeared on the Honor Roll. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Colorado BioScience Association Announces 2009 Education Initiatives: Summer Externship Recipient, New Leadership Academy & BioNimbus Partnership
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has embarked on an ambitious roster of education initiatives. The announcement is made by John Collar, CBSA President & CEO, who says the organization is again sponsoring a high school biology teacher in a paid externship program at a member bioscience... - August 06, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Common Allergy Drug Reduces Obesity and Diabetes in Mice
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have found that two common over-the-counter allergy medications may reduce both obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice. The medications, called Zaditor and cromolyn, stabilize a population of inflammatory immune cells called mast cells. This research appears in the July issue of Nature. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital