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Susi Hately Aldous Blends Yoga and Kinesiology for Pain-Free Movement in Yoga Therapy Program for Back Pain
About 80% of all Americans experience back pain at some point in their life. Often the real cause is overlooked and the pain is masked with medication. Susi Hately Aldous of Functional Synergy offers a therapeutic yoga program for people in pain. Her clients come from many different walks of life, from cancer survivors and people with chronic pain, lupus, fibromyalgia and migraines to professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts wanting to improve their performance. - April 25, 2009 - Functional Synergy
Los Angeles in Home Personal Trainers Step It Up a Notch
The increase in their highly qualified and extremely economical personal trainers in Los Angeles have made it so that clients only have to wait an average of 72 hours before they get started on their new fitness program. - April 25, 2009 - Team Fitness America
“Shamanism and Medicine Today” on the April 29 Edition of Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show on Voice America
Teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to the medical director of the Quinney Rehabilitation Institute, Alan Davis, M.D, Ph.D., about "Shamanism and Medicine Today" on "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity." - April 25, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Prism Medical Announces Acquisition of Distributor of Moving and Handling Products
Prism Medical Ltd. announced that it has acquired a moving and handling distributor for the mobility impaired. - April 24, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
Tekā Eyewear Wins the Best New Product Award at Vision Expo East 2009
Tekā Eyewear, SoHo, New York won Best New Product in Vision Choice Awards 2009. The Vision Choice Awards Best New Product honors the most innovative new product in eyewear design and technology. The Award was presented to Tekā Eyewear, SoHo, New York at the International Vision Expo East... - April 24, 2009 - Teka Eyewear
Schwarzkopf Professional Celebrates Its 111th Year of Successful Innovation
Schwarzkopf Professional celebrated its completion of 111 successful years of innovation in the hair care industry. The event saw a lot of rare visuals that showcased various landmarks in Schwarzkopf Professional’s journey from being a small business enterprise in Berlin to becoming a vast haircare major with a presence in over a 120 countries. - April 24, 2009 - Schwarzkopf Professional
The Maurer Foundation Announces Grant from The Assurant Foundation
The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education has been awarded a grant from The Assurant Foundation to support their Community Breast Health Programs. Through public education, The Maurer Foundation delivers knowledge and hope while empowering women of all ages and life stages to become their... - April 24, 2009 - The Maurer Foundation
FruitFast® Launches New Website - Showcasing Company’s Superior Fruit Products
FruitFast®, an industry leader with international sales of all-fruit nutraceutical products, has unveiled a new website to reflect their focus on healthy living. Fruit juice concentrates, the original fruit softgels, USDA developed fruit bars and potent liquids are all highlighted on the updated brownwoodacres.com website. - April 24, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Certain Truck Drivers at High Risk of Non-Accident-Related Injury
It's no secret that commercial truck drivers have high-risk jobs. What surprises most people is learning that a significant percentage of risk comes from the physical toll of sitting in and operating the vehicle. Even more surprisingly, as a recent Atlas Ergonomics study shows, long hours behind... - April 24, 2009 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Knee Replacement Boosts Mobility, Physical Ability in Patients
A study published in a recent issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism found that knee replacement is effective at restoring the mobility and physical functioning of the knee and relieving patients of the irrepressible pain and significant restrictions on quality of life caused by osteoarthritis. The... - April 24, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Free Screening for Head and Neck Cancers
South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold a Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day Friday, May 1, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Center A. Screenings will be conducted by Rajiv Datta, MD, Medical Director of the Cancer Center, Chairman of the Department of Surgery, and Chief of Surgical Oncology/Head & Neck Surgery, Louis Rosner, MD, Chief of Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and Vincent Reid, MD, Surgical Oncologist. - April 24, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Southern California FIRE & EMS Announces New C.S.T.I Approved HazMat/WMD Courses for Emergency Responders
Southern California FIRE & EMS has announced a new list of classes offered to emergency medical responders, police departments, fire departments, and security firms dealing with the threat of HazMat and WMD incidents. The company will conduct these classes in the heart of Valencia, CA. All... - April 24, 2009 - Southern California FIRE & EMS
ON Athletes in Top 10 at 2009 IFBB Europa Show of Champions
Popular ON Athletes place in the Top 10 competing at the 2009 IFBB Europa Show of Champions in Orlando. - April 24, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
This Ministry Would Not Exist Without Them
L.I.F.E. Ministries’ facilitators conduct sexual addiction recovery support groups in churches across the country and abroad. “Without our support group facilitators, this ministry would not exist,” exclaims Johna Hale, Executive Director. Answering the call from group starters and group facilitators, L.I.F.E. Ministries has released a DVD resource on starting, running, and building a sexual integrity ministry. - April 24, 2009 - L.I.F.E. Ministries
City of Industry Presents Dr. Robert Lin of IQ Laser Vision with Recognition Award
Dr. Robert T. Lin of IQ Laser Vision, located in City of Industry, received recognition for his exemplary successful career and for being named Taiwan’s Top 20 Overseas Entrepreneur and selected as one of America’s Top Ophthalmologist for 2009 by the Consumer’s Research Council of... - April 23, 2009 - IQ Laser Vision
Can You Really Get Teeth in a Day with Dental Implants?
Dr. Petrungaro enchanted and enlightened dental implant specialists from all across North America with new techniques unheard of 10 years ago. - April 23, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
Introducing the Future of Color--Vis-a-Vis Cosmetics
Vis-a-Vis Cosmetics is a new modern, ultra femme brand focusing on women' s needs for affordable prestige formulas that can provide the dual-benefit of melding the latest fashion-forward color trends with skin-friendly formulas. - April 23, 2009 - Vis-a-Vis Cosmetics
Free Massage for Individuals Who Recently Lost Their Job
Imperial Laser Center is launching the “Massage Therapy Relief Act” which will provide one free 30-minute massage to any unemployed person who has a pink slip or other verification of unemployment issued within the last 60 days. Eligible individuals must phone to make an appointment at 267-336-7150. Appointments will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. - April 23, 2009 - Imperial Laser Center
IFBB Figure Pro Hazal Nelson Joins Team ON
On two continents, and now as an ON Athlete, Hazal Nelson’s career as a professional figure competitor is going places. - April 23, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
American Health Systems Corporation Appoints Alan L. Bess, MD as President and CEO
American Health Systems Corporation is a internationally recognized Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance service provider. - April 23, 2009 - American Health Systems Corporation
IV Parenteral Nutrition Workshop Offered by The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Distinguished Anti-Aging Expert, Mitchell J. Ghen, DO, PhD to present this workshop at upcoming conference in Orlando, April, 2009. Participating physicians will have the knowledge to implement different methods in regards to IV parenteral nutrition in their practice. - April 23, 2009 - A4M
Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine Offered by The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Distinguished Aesthetics Expert, Sharon McQuillan, MD to Co-Chair Module II at upcoming conference in Orlando, April, 2009. The Aesthetic Anti-Aging Fellowship was created in recognition of the need to establish best practice standards in aesthetic medicine. The fellowship will enable medical professionals to learn the theory of aesthetic health and receive individualized hands-on training in these procedures. - April 23, 2009 - A4M
SmartKnitKIDS® to Donate Portion of Proceeds in Support of Autism Awareness Month
Knit-Rite, Inc., manufacturer of SmartKnitKIDS® Seamless Sensitivity Socks, in support of Autism Awareness Month, will be donating a portion of SmartKnitKIDS proceeds for the month of April. SmartKnitKIDS, patented seamless sensitivity socks, have been widely accepted by children, parents, and... - April 23, 2009 - Knit-Rite, Inc.
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Detoxification Boot Camp Informational Sessions
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm will hold detoxification boot camp informational sessions on Thursday, April 23 at 1 p. - April 23, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Colorado BioScience Association Names Rick Jory Board Chair, Announces 2009 Sponsors and Appoints Seven New Board Members
Rick Jory, CEO of Sandhill Scientific, Inc., Highlands Ranch, was named chairperson of the board of directors for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). He was appointed at the association’s 2009 annual meeting yesterday. Jory assumes chairperson responsibilities from Jack Wheeler, MicroPhage, Inc. In other action, seven new members were named to the CBSA board of directors. - April 23, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Performance Enhancements Make Fusion Stack Unparalleled: Unicoi Systems’ Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 Gets Version Upgrades; Surpasses Benchmark Currently Set by Stack
Unicoi Systems delivers significant performance enhancements to its Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 Dual Mode Stack in releasing version 8.6. Unicoi Systems is actively pursuing the pole position among top tier embedded networking stacks. Size, speed and portability are all intrinsic advantages of Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6. Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 8.6 boasts TCP transmit performance that averages 25% higher than previous versions with peaks in excess of 40%. - April 22, 2009 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Eden Spine Granted US Patent on the WellDisc™ Lumbar Disc Prosthesis
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a technology driven spinal organization, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a Patent for its new generation Total Disc Prosthesis, the WellDisc™. “The WellDisc™ is a step forward in the treatment... - April 22, 2009 - Eden Spine, LLC
Intertek Announces a New Webinar on Business to Business Solutions
New webinar outlines how manufacturers can utilize Intertek's Quality & Performance Mark (QPM) to ensure the quality of components and products throughout the supply chain. - April 22, 2009 - Intertek
Neutrogena Launches Power Wave™ Cleanser in Hong Kong Exclusively on YesStyle.com
Online fashion retailer YesStyle.com and Johnson & Johnson (Hong Kong) Ltd. recently joined forces to exclusively distribute the Neutrogena Power Wave™ Cleanser in Hong Kong through YesStyle.com. The one-of-a-kind Neutrogena Power Wave™ Cleanser uses gentle vibrations to open up... - April 22, 2009 - YesStyle
Accessible Infertility Care: RMA of New York Now Offers Evening Consultations
Premier full-service fertility center, Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA) of New York, announces the launch of evening appointments at its Manhattan location. - April 22, 2009 - rmany.com
Navicure Announces Major Enhancement to Award-Winning Technology
Navicure further improves staff productivity with 5.0 release, building on company’s 2008 “Best in KLAS” clearinghouse designation. Navicure, a leading Internet-based medical claims clearinghouse for physician practices, today announced the availability of Navicure 5.0, an... - April 22, 2009 - Navicure
Skincare Brushes New Breakthrough in Beauty
Anisa International, Inc. understands the changing face of beauty and cosmetics. Their new five-piece skincare cosmetic brush set will revolutionize the way in which consumers apply their skincare products. - April 22, 2009 - Anisa International. Inc.
LacPro Industries, LLC Named Techpoint Mira Award Finalist
Fort Wayne-based LacPro, a biotherapeutic company developing a product for Clostridium difficile Infection, has been named a finalist for Innovation of the Year. - April 22, 2009 - LacPro Industries LLC
For A Cause, LLC Announces First Charity to Focus on Testicular Cancer
RubANut.com names the Lance Armstrong Foundation as its initial beneficiary to fund testicular cancer research and awareness. - April 22, 2009 - For A Cause, LLC
GenScript Seeks Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities by Offering Special Partnership Promotion for Gene Synthesis
Internationally recognized biology contract research organization GenScript Corporation announces its special partnership promotion for gene synthesis service, which aims to establish a long-term, high-volume, and preferred vendor contract with its partners by offering them specially discounted... - April 22, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
Henry Ford Hospital Physician Pens Online Cookbook to Aid Food Allergy Sufferers
A Henry Ford Hospital pulmonologist who counts herself as among the more than 12 million Americans with a food allergy has written an online cookbook to help her fellow sufferers prepare safe, healthy meals without the fear of having an allergic reaction. Visitors to the Web site of Rana Awdish, M. - April 22, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Dr. Umar Haque Invited to Join the Prestigious American Dental Implant Association
Dr. Umar Haque has been invited to join the American Dental Implant Association. The goal of the American Dental Implant Association is to encourage collaboration and communication among the top dental professionals placing dental implants. - April 21, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
CAOHC Courses to be Held in Greenville, South Carolina
Workplace INTEGRA, a Greensboro, NC based company will be holding Hearing Conservation Certification and Recertification courses in Greenville, SC on May 13-15, 2009 at the Hampton Inn, 47 Fisherman Lane at the Greenville Airport. - April 21, 2009 - Workplace INTEGRA
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue to Participate in Project E.A.G.L.E
Project E.A.G.L.E. – Winter Haven, Florida attracts a variety of groups from across the state to participate in its annual clean up of area lakes. - April 21, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
TrialX Twitter Application Lets You Find Clinical Trials That Match Your Health Conditions with Its ‘Do It Yourself Model’
Trialx Twitter app lets you find matching clinical trials. With a simple tweet (i.e. @Trialx CT 55 yo female with multiple sclerosis), The app will tweet back with a link containing the matching trials, in less than 2 minutes. - April 20, 2009 - Applied Informatics
Baxa ‘Ecological’ Program Promotes Benefits of Recycling
Commitment to ‘green’ activities at Baxa Corporation celebrates Earth Day 2009 while providing reduced costs and workplace benefits. Historically, Baxa has chosen product designs and raw materials that reduce waste and improve patient safety and minimize environmental impact. More recently, the company has introduced specific initiatives for reducing its environmental impact and advancing its environmental stewardship. - April 20, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
MicroTransponder CEO Will Rosellini to Testify Before the U.S. House of Representatives Concerning Neurotechnology
CEO Will Rosellini will testify before the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the Federal SBIR program on Wednesday, April 22. SBIR awards to MicroTransponder have funded neurotechnology research for TBI, Tinnitus, and PTSD resulting in potential new treatments for soldiers. - April 19, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Urban Medspa is Now Offering Sclerotherapy for the Treatment of Leg Veins
Urban Medspa’s list of helpful services and treatments is growing yet again. They now offer sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is a treatment that removes your unsightly spider veins. Urban Medspa offers free consultations to determine if you are a candidate for sclerotherapy treatment, so please contact them by phone or on their website to set up an appointment - April 19, 2009 - Urban Medspa Inc.
Faces of Combat: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 20, 2009 to hear Eric Newhouse’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 19, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Corporate Stress Health Coach Michele Risa to Address Saks Fifth Avenue Employees at Company Health & Wellness Expo May 19, 2009
Corporate health and morale consultant Michele Risa will address stress related concerns at the Saks Fifth Avenue Employee Health & Wellness Expo, to be held at the Fifth Avenue store May 19th, 2009. “While the event is only open to employees of Saks, it demonstrates the demand that the... - April 19, 2009 - Beyond Body Mind Spirit
Wharton Welcome Weekend Keynote Speech Delivered by Alumnus and National Kidney Registry Founder & President, Garet Hil
Announcing Research Identifying $100 billion in U.S. Health Care Cost Savings. - April 18, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
CPEhr Releases Article Providing Small Employers Five Strategies to Avoid Employment Litigation
CPEhr released an article entitled “Five Ways To Protect Your Company Against Employment Litigation” which reviews the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date personnel files as a method of protecting against employee lawsuits. - April 18, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic Owners Complete Advanced Body Sculpting Training
Mark Hagberg, MD and Elizabeth Hagberg, MD, the husband/wife owners of Edina’s Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, P.A. recently completed an extensive Vaser® body design training at the Advanced Body Sculpting Institute in Colorado. - April 18, 2009 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Latest KISANO Release to be Unveiled at the XIVth SYMPOSIUM of the BSNM in Bruges (May 15-17 2009)
Euromedim will unveil its latest KISANO release at the XIVth SYMPOSIUM of the BSNM (Belgian Society of Nuclear Medecine) in Bruges (May 15, 17 – 2009). - April 18, 2009 - EUROMEDIM
Crucial Communications Applauds VermontTV.net
VermontTV.net to create video for Crucial Communications' Point To Communicate booklets. - April 18, 2009 - Crucial Communications, LLC