Healthy Living Network Announces Launch of New Joint Pain Web Site

Healthy Living Network Announces Launch of New Joint Pain Web Site

he Healthy Living Network, a division of Healthy Directions, LLC, is proud to announce the launch of searchjointpain.com, a new informational Web site devoted to all aspects of joint and muscle conditions and solutions.

Potomac, MD (PRWEB) February 27, 2009 -- The Healthy Living Network, a division of Healthy Directions, LLC, is proud to announce the launch of searchjointpain.com (http://www.searchjointpain.com), a new informational Web site devoted to all aspects of joint and muscle conditions and solutions.

Visitors to searchjointpain.com can expect to find original articles, blogs, studies, forums, encyclopedias, and more on a variety of topics and concerns, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, knee joint pain, shoulder pain, back pain, joint surgery (http://www.searchjointpain.com/article/before-you-have-joint-replacement-surgery-read-this), fibromyalgia, gout, and lupus. Searchjointpain.com will also offer weekly eLetters so consumers can have continuous access to breaking news and up-to-date information.

According to Ed Hauck, President of Healthy Directions (http://www.healthydirections.com), "More than 36 million Americans are affected by some form of joint pain and stiffness every year. And millions more suffer with back pain, shoulder pain, and other muscle pain. That's why we created searchjointpain.com. We are committed to providing access to experts and authorities who can deliver effective answers to any joint and muscle question or concern, as well as offering a plan of action to help ease pain and stiffness and enjoy lasting health."

All information and advice found on searchjointpain.com has been carefully screened and selected to provide the most current, ground-breaking, well-researched, and highly effective recommendations. While the majority of the experts and authorities on the site are doctors, the material on the Web site is intended to provide timely and accurate medical news and education, not personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

For more information about this exciting new resource for joint-related information, visit www.searchjointpain.com.

About Healthy Directions, LLC

Healthy Directions, LLC, is the recognized leader in providing authoritative health and wellness solutions to consumers. Healthy Directions' subsidiary, Doctors' Preferred, LLC, is a leading vitamin and nutritional supplement business that develops and sells proprietary, branded nutritional supplements based upon the research of the Healthy Directions health experts, marketed primarily through direct mail. For more information on Healthy Directions, please visit www.healthydirections.com.

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Contact Information Annette Payne

Healthy Directions, LLC

http://www.searchjointpain.com

301.340.7788

Free Bodybuilding Supplements Available Through Research Project

Free Bodybuilding Supplements Available Through Research Project

New website is conducting research on consumer expectations and purchasing trends within the dietary supplement industry. Take their survey and register to win free bodybuilding supplements.

Aurora, CO (PRWEB) February 26, 2009 -- Bodybuilding Supplements include a wide variety of nutritional supplements including protein powders and drinks, vitamin / mineral preparations, sports nutrition products (like creatine and nitric oxide boosters), and even some of the most elite and highly touted steroid alternatives and prohormones.

According to the most recent estimations, the dietary supplement industry is more than a $21 billion dollar industry. Of which, bodybuilding specific supplements make up a significant portion. In other words, bodybuilding supplements are a substantial part of our national economy and the overall health of America. However, research leading to new advancements in bodybuilding and sports specific supplements is behind the times in most cases. This may be what leads consumers to the black market scene and ultimately use of anabolic steroids.

A consumer research team is conducting an online survey to gather important information regarding consumers' expectations when using bodybuilding supplements. And in return have partnered up with some of the top supplement retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers from around the World to bring you free supplements.

To take part in this important research, visit freebodybuildingsupplements.com (http://www.freebodybuildingsupplements.com) and complete the online survey. The survey, which takes only about 4 minutes to complete, is followed by a registration form. Completion of the survey and short form qualifies you for the drawing for Free Supplements.

For more information about this survey and the research team conducting it, please visit www.freebodybuildingsupplements.com.

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Contact Information Jim Hayward

Free Bodybuiliding Supplements

http://www.freebodybuildingsupplements.com

303-951-6315

Acai Berry Video Series Launched To Educate Consumers on Acai Supplements

Acai Berry Video Series Launched To Educate Consumers on Acai Supplements

Power Supplements today launched a line of Acai Berry videos (http://www.powersupplements.com/acai/acai-video.html) to help educate consumers about Acai Supplements. The Question and Answer series of videos address hot topics like: What Did Oprah Really Say About Acai and How to Buy an Acai Supplement without getting Scammed.

New York (Vocus) February 26, 2009 -- Power Supplements has launched its Acai Berry Video series to help educated consumers about the Acai Berry. The Question and Answer series of videos address hot topics like: What Did Oprah Really Say About Acai (http://www.powersupplements.com/acai) and How to Buy an Acai Supplement without getting scammed.

The Acai berry has gained international recognition as one of the highest antioxidant fruits in the world. Dr. Perricone named the Acai berry as the #1 Superfood on the Oprah Winfrey show. Acai has been featured on the Today Shows CBS Early Show, Wall Street Jounal and the New York Times. In addition to the incredible antioxidant levels in the Acai berry, the Acai berry is rich in anthocyanins, fiber, healthy omega fats, amino acids, protein, plant sterols, vitamins and minerals.

While the Acai berry is clearly a wonderful food, there is a tremendous amount of confusion over the health properties of the Acai Berry (http://www.powersupplements.com/acai/acai-berry.html). A quick search online finds thousands of companies discussing the weight loss properties of Acai and making reference to Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Oz and Dr. Perricone.

“We thought it was time to set the record straight in terms of what Acai is, what it does and what it will not do” states Dan Nessel, Head of Research at PowerSupplements.Com . “Our toll free support lines get so many questions about Acai we thought it would be helpful to create a series of Acai Question and Answers videos”.

The list of Acai Question and Answer Videos (http://www.powersupplements.com/acai/acai-video.html) currently includes:

* What Did Oprah Really Say About Acai

* How to Buy an Acai Supplement without Getting Burned

* What is Rhodiola Rosea and why should I take it with my Acai

The straightforward videos walk consumers through the information available at various website to learn the truth about Acai supplements. PowerSupplements.Com believes that if people learn the facts about Acai supplements they will be in a much better position to make informed buying decisions about Acai.

“There are so many websites out there making false claims about what Oprah said about Acai, in our video we go right to the source – oprah.com – and show our viewers exactly what Oprah really did say” Nessel states “ We really feel all this misinformation and deception around the Acai Berry is incredibly unfair to consumers who are just trying to get the truth.”

The Acai Berry Questions and Answer videos may be found at –

http://www.powersupplements.com/acai/acai-video.html

New videos are being added on a weekly basis, so consumers are encouraged to check back often to see the latest videos. Nessel comments, “We have a lot of written information on Acai at our site, but we understand that sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words and that is why we have launched the Acai video series.”

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Bob Peters or visit PowerSupplements.Com

About Power Supplements, LLC:

Power Supplements, LLC develops nutritional supplements based on science and is the inventor of the Perfect Acai line of supplements. The Perfect Acai product line has become the standard by which other Acai supplements are judged. Perfect Acai is made with 100% Freeze Dried Organic Acai – with no fillers, flowing agents, malodextrin or Acai seeds.

Contact:

Bob Peters, Director of Communications

PowerSupplements, LLC

646-827-9222

PowerSupplements.Com

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Contact Information Dan Nessel

Power Supplements

http://www.powersupplements.com/acai

646-827-9222

Then and Now: Sodexo Finds Differences in Food Preferences Among College Students Over Twenty-Year Span

Then and Now: Sodexo Finds Differences in Food Preferences Among College Students Over Twenty-Year Span

Student Palates Are Now Global and Local, Change From Cafeteria Food of Past Generation.

Gaithersburg, MD (Vocus) February 25, 2009 -- Sodexo (www.sodexousa.com), a leading integrated facilities management company and foodservice provider to 600 campuses in the United States and Canada, carefully monitors students’ taste buds to satisfy today’s well-traveled, celebrity-chef exposed, green-minded coeds.

Sodexo’s customer insight experts released a food trends menu for 2009 compared to trends 20 years ago:

Food Trends in 2009

1.    Locally-grown fruits and veggies

2.    Crispy garlic-ginger chicken wings

3.    Mac ‘n five cheeses

4.    Vietnamese Phß

5.    Green tea and pomegranate smoothies

6.    Crab cake sliders

7.    Mini samosas

8.    Tilapia Veracruz

9.    Goat cheese salad (with lavendar lentils)

10.    Chicken Molé

Food Trends in 1989

1.    Fruit and cottage cheese plate

2.    Chicken nuggets

3.    Turkey Tetrazini

4.    Chicken Chop Suey

5.    Egg, bacon and cheese English muffin

6.    Half sandwich and cup of soup

7.    Taco bar

8.    Spanish beef and rice

9.    Vegetarian bean chili

10.    Algerian lamb stew

In culling through 20 years worth of menus in hundreds of cafés served by the company and in keeping step with the latest flavor trends, Sodexo came up with the top ten foods preferred by college students today, and twenty years ago.

"The biggest change we've seen is in the demand for locally-grown produce and authentic international cuisine that is made to order,” said Chef Rob Morasco, Sodexo’s senior director of culinary support in the education market. “Super spices, comfort food with a twist, and the new age of Asian cuisine are some of the trends we’re delivering.”

“Parents of college students have cultivated very creative palates in their children by exposing them to many flavors through restaurants, travel, living abroad and creative homecooking,” said Tom Post, president of campus dining for Sodexo. “Our expert chefs on campuses love to serve and dazzle customers with this high level of culinary literacy and we stay on top of the trends to deliver authentic, healthy options.”

Food trends are studied by Sodexo consistently through a variety of methods. Sodexo will host its fourth Food Trends Expo at Seattle Pacific University on March 13. Over 30 chefs will prepare 65 unique menu items, including those from the Food Trends in 2009 list. Sodexo’s Student Board of Directors (www.forstudentsbystudents.com), a group of 25 students who provide feedback and insight about students’ preferences, along with 900 students from Seattle Pacific University will vote with their palates on their favorites. The results will form Sodexo’s Fall 2009 dining menus for all 600 campuses it serves. Celebrity chef Mai Pham (http://www.lemongrassrestaurant.com/meetmai.htm) will lead a cooking demonstration of Vietnamese and Thai creations, along with Sodexo chefs.

The Food Trends in 2009 list was developed by research from Sodexo’s Student Board of Directors, Nielsen’s Annual Restaurant Audit, Teenage Research Unlimited, Technomics Menu Monitor, NPD Group and other vendor partners.

Sodexo, Inc.

Sodexo, Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com) is a leading integrated facilities management services company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with $7.7 billion (USD) in annual revenue and 120,000 employees. Sodexo serves more than ten million customers daily in corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, government, and remote sites. Sodexo, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., is a member of Sodexo Group, and funds all administrative costs for the Sodexo Foundation (www.sodexofoundation.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $11 million in grants to fight hunger in America.

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Contact Information Monica Zimmer

Sodexo, Inc.

http://www.sodexoUSA.com

301 987 4461

Health/Nutrition News: New Berry On The Block Packs Twice The Antioxidants

Health/Nutrition News: New Berry On The Block Packs Twice The Antioxidants

The little-known black elderberry is "berry" good for your health; clinically-proven to support immune function.

Nottingham, UK (PRWEB) February 25, 2009 -- It's been widely known and touted that certain berries are high in antioxidants, thought to help boost the immune system and help fight off infectious diseases and viruses. The latest to make news is black elderberry (http://blackelderberry.info), the main ingredient in the dietary supplement Sambucol Black Elderberry (http://www.sambucolusa.com), which has twice the natural antioxidant capacity of blueberries and almost twice that of cranberries, according to the Dept. of Agriculture's ORAC rating (oxygen radical absorbance capacity).

Even better, you won't have to go berry picking to get this boost to your immune system now that Sambucol black elderberry dietary supplement (http://www.sambucolusa.com) is widely available in the U.S. Sambucol is the original black elderberry that was tested in published clinical trials and is made from a unique black elderberry extract - originally formulated by a virologist -- with a higher antioxidant capacity than most other fruits. Sambucol dietary supplements are produced from whole black elderberries and have the equivalent of up to 1,000 black elderberries in every 120 ml/4-ounce bottle and are manufactured using the same part of the plant, which has an impact on the consistency in quality and efficacy.

Here are some additional little-known facts about black elderberry:

•Throughout history, black elderberry has been used to treat colds, flu, fever, burns, cuts and more than 70 other maladies, from toothache to the plague. The medicinal benefits of the berry can be traced back to prehistoric times. Evidence of this use has been seen in Stone Age villages located at sites in Italy and Switzerland. Recipes were also discovered that showed black elderberry use in Ancient Egypt.

•The black elderberry, otherwise known as Sambucus nigra L, is a small shrub or bush that is native to most of Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia. It typically grows in areas that receive a lot of sunlight and can grow both in wet and dry fertile areas.

•In modern times, black elderberry has been used as a dietary supplement to help boost the immune system. Sambucol Black Elderberry is the original elderberry product sold in stores in more than 15 countries that has been researched and tested in published clinical trials showing it to help support the immune system. Sambucol's unique formulation and extraction process preserves and maximizes the naturally occurring health benefits of the berry.

•The Sambucol line of products (http://www.sambucolusa.com/sambucol-range.htm) is now widely available nationwide at major retailers, including health food stores, vitamin retailers including Vitamin Shoppe, pharmacy chains, including Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS, independent drug stores, and online at drugstore.com. Go to www.sambucol.com for complete store availability and more information about the health benefits of black elderberry.

Note to Media:

For more information or to set up an interview with Claire Wheeler, M.D., an integrative health expert who has recommended Sambucol black elderberry to her patients for many years, contact Rachahd Tosado at Robin Leedy & Associates, (914) 241-0086 ext. 15, or rtosado (at) robinleedyassociates (dot) com. Visit the Sambucol online newsroom at http://www.corporatenews.net/cgi-bin/pc200v3.php?pccl=24859.

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Contact Information Rachahd Tosado

Sambucol

http://www.sambucolusa.com

914-241-0086

Texas Oncology Encourages Texans To Kick Colorectal Cancer with Screenings

Texas Oncology Encourages Texans To Kick Colorectal Cancer with Screenings

Texas Oncology is inviting Texans to kick colorectal cancer by encouraging friends and loved ones to go for a routine colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cancer killer of men and women combined in the United States, and the disease is estimated to have claimed 9,570 Texans in 2008.

Paris, Texas (PRWEB) February 24, 2000- - Texas Oncology is inviting Texans to kick colorectal cancer (http://www.texasoncology.com/media-center/fact-sheets/colorectal-cancer/kick-colorectal-cancer.aspx) by encouraging friends and loved ones to go for a routine colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal cancer (http://www.texasoncology.com/media-center/fact-sheets/colorectal-cancer.aspx) is the second-leading cancer killer of men and women combined in the United States, and the disease is estimated to have claimed 9,570 Texans in 2008.

Colon and rectal cancers occur with equal frequency in both sexes. It is vital that both men and women age 50 and over and those with increased risk factors be screened regularly (http://www.texasoncology.com/media-center/fact-sheets/colorectal-cancer.aspx) for this deadly disease. Despite the high likelihood of detection with screening, it is projected that 40 percent of the over-50 population in the United States, more than 39 million people by 2010, will not be screened for colorectal cancer. If all people over age 50 were screened routinely, research shows at least half of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented.

Colorectal cancer often lacks symptoms in its early stages, and because almost all colorectal cancer cases are diagnosed in patients ages 50 and up, regular screening helps lead to early detection, which increases the five-year survival rate from the disease to 90 percent.

"Regular colorectal cancer screenings save lives. Your doctor can recommend the best screening for you, but a colonoscopy is the most common," said Dr. Michael Kerley (http://www.texasoncology.com/providerresults.aspx?id=1410&terms=%40Locations_Location_8+274), medical and radiation oncologist at Texas Oncology-Paris. "Everyone over age 50 should make routine colorectal cancer screenings a priority to kick colorectal cancer before it strikes or catch it early when it's most treatable."

Risk Factors

Besides age and race, other risk factors for colorectal cancer include:

•Family History: People with a family history of colorectal cancer have a greater risk of being diagnosed with the disease.

•Diet: A lower chance of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer is a good reason to stay in shape. Overweight and obese people have a higher risk of developing the disease.

•Lynch Syndrome: This inherited condition affecting the body's genes increases the likelihood of a colorectal cancer diagnosis. In many cases, the positive diagnosis occurs before age 45. Texas Oncology has genetic testing available at some locations to determine if patients have the gene mutation associated with Lynch Syndrome.

•Other Health Problems: Diabetics and people who have a history of polyps and inflammatory bowel disease also have an increased risk for a positive diagnosis.

Screening Types

Screening tests for rectal and colon cancer are not as difficult as many people perceive them to be. In fact, most patients tolerate the screenings very well. Physicians can recommend several different screening tests for colorectal cancer. Among them, a Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) or Fecal Immunochemical Test checks for blood in the stool. Another option is a sigmoidoscopy. During this procedure, a physician uses a tube with a light connected to a tiny video camera to analyze the rectum and lower part of the colon.

The most common screening test is a colonoscopy, where the rectum and entire colon are examined through a scope to detect growths or polyps that could potentially pose a threat (see sidebar graphic for a description of a colonoscopy).

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. For more information on kicking colorectal cancer, visit TexasOncology.com (http://www.texasoncology.com).

About Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology delivers high-quality cancer care with leading-edge technology and advanced treatment and therapy options available to help patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fights against cancer, right in their own communities. Texas Oncology, a pioneer in community-based cancer care, is an independent oncology practice with sites of service throughout Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

Texas Oncology patients have the opportunity to take part in some of the most promising clinical trials in the nation for a broad range of cancers. In fact, Texas Oncology has played an integral role in gaining Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for 24 of the latest 30 cancer therapies.

Texas Onocology is affiliated with US Oncology, the nation's foremost cancer treatment and research network accelerating the availability and use of evidence-based medicine and shared best practices. With more than 1,250 physicians at 480 locations in 39 states, the US Oncology network provides Texas Oncology with access to the latest advancements in therapies, clinical research, and technology, as well as best-in-class clinical and operational processes that help to advance the quality, safety, and cost effectiveness of cancer care.

For more information, visit http://www.texasoncology.com or call 1-888-864-I CAN (4226).

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Contact Information Alison Zvolanek

214-665-1319

Pro Vital – It's As Easy As One, Two, Three

Pro Vital – It's As Easy As One, Two, Three

CNP Professional launches reformulated Pro Vital – an all-in-one performance boosting supplement.

(Vocus) February 24, 2009 -- For serious athletes there are a myriad of nutritional supplements that boost performance levels and aid recovery. Getting the right balance can be confusing, and remembering to take the right combination at the right time is an extra burden to an already busy training schedule. For non-professionals trying to fit everything in around work commitments it's hard to find the time to train let alone select and devise an effective supplement programme.

CNP Professional (http://www.cnpprofessional.co.uk/) is a sports nutrition company set up by athletes for athletes. Kerry Kayes, its founder, is a former champion body builder and currently a nutritional and training adviser to top sports people. Now CNP has launched a reformulated Pro Vital (http://www.cnpprofessional.co.uk/provital-advanced-multi-vitamin-and-mineral-supplement-with-p-159.html?osCsid=e6af096a547e9f722c318ec3b1b1c334), an advanced multi-vitamin and mineral supplement with anti-oxidants, which is comprised of three tablets taken at the same time.

"The idea is to make it as simple as possible for athletes at all levels to get the supplements they need," explains Kerry Kayes. “The government recommends five fruit and veg per day and apart from fibre this does give us all our vitamins and minerals. But a hard training athlete needs more like five to eight per day which is a lot of fruit and vegetables to munch through! Pro Vital supplies all the essential micro-nutrients for an athlete in a convenient format.”

Pro Vital’s three tablets contain a carefully devised combination of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that play a significant role in promoting optimum health and recovery during training and competition. Endurance athletes such as runners, cyclists and triathletes, as well as power athletes such as boxers and rugby players, will all benefit from adding Pro Vital into their dietary regime.

For convenience one of each of the three tablets are packaged into a single daily-dose sachet. The three can be taken together each morning with food – there is no need to stagger the dose. Previously the Pro Vital tablets had to be split into a morning and evening dose as some nutrients adversely affected the other's absorption rates. But the new formulation uses a time-release coating on the ZMA tablet so that all the three tablets can be taken in one go.

The contents of each sachet are split into three 'vital' components: anti-oxidants, the patented time-release ZMA (zinc monomethionine and magnesium aspartate) and a high strength vitamin and mineral combination.

Pro Vital can play a significant role in maintaining overall health and fitness. Zinc is critical for muscle growth and tissue repair after injury and magnesium is important for cardiovascular, metabolic and bone health. Together they enhance muscle mass and general well-being. The vitamins and minerals included in Pro Vital play a significant role in promoting optimum health and recovery while the anti-oxidant pro-cardio formula supports optimal liver function.

Pro Vital is available online at www.cnpprofessional.co.uk and the prices have been held at the old price of £27.39.

CNP Professional is one of the UK's leading sports nutrition specialist companies. For more information visit www.cnpprofessional.co.uk, or call +44 (0) 161 320 1212 for sports nutrition advice and +44 (0) 161 320 8145 for sales.

ProVital.doc – February 09

Press enquiries: Toni Turner or Alison Haynes at The Publicity Works

Tel: +44 (0) 1263 761000

Paul Riley, Marketing Manager, CNP Professional: +44 (0)161 320 8145

Photography is available in a choice of formats on request from cnp(at)publicityworks.biz

Notes for editors

Pro Vital

ANTIOXIDENT BLEND

Ingredients

Trimethylglycine, Astaxanthin, Di-Basic Calcium Phosphate,

Maltodextrin, Modified Maize Starch, Policosanol, Magnesium

Stearate (Veg Origin).

Dosage per one tablet

Trimethylglycine 250mg

Policosanol 10mg

Astaxanthin 2mg

ZINC MONOMETHIONINE & MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE

Ingredients

Magnesium Aspartate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Zinc

Monomethionine Aspartate, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Modified Maize

Starch, Magnesium Stearate.

Dosage per one tablet %RDA

Magnesium Aspartate 90mg's Mg 24

Zinc Monomethionine Aspartate 30mg ZMA -

VITAMIN & MINERAL COMPLEX

Ingredients

Calcium Carbonate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vitamin C 97%,

Inositol 97%, Para Amino Benzoic Acid (PABA), Modified Maize

Starch, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin B1, Di-Basic Calcium

Phosphate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3,

Vitamin E 50% SD, Choline Bitartrate 41.5%, Magnesium Stearate,

Vitamin A Acetata 250cws, Manganese Sulphate, Monohydrate,

Vitamin D3 Dry 100,000iu/g, Copper Sulphate, Iron, Vitamin K1

5%, Chromium Picolinate, Folic Acid 99%, Molybdenum, D-Biotin

Pure 99%, Selenium Yeast, Iodine, Vitamin B12.

CNP Professional is a leading supplier of sports nutrition supplements ranging from protein shakes, protein bars, creatine supplements, meal replacements, mass gainers, weight loss supplements and post work out shakes all designed for the ultimate in sports nutrition.

Kerry Kayes, the founder of CNP Professional is a former national bodybuilding champion. He has been involved in sports nutrition for many years and his dietary expertise has established him as 'the man in the know' to sportspeople worldwide ranging from the Ericsson Round the World Yacht Team, boxer Ricky Hatton, dart's champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor, international strongman Glen Ross and Sean Long of St Helen's RLFC.

CNP Professional supplements are carefully formulated to ensure that the body is able to make best use of the nutrients. Unlike many nutritional supplements, CNP Professional's products are easy to drink.

There are several articles explaining protein nutrition supplements (http://www.cnpprofessional.co.uk/blog.php?cat=10) on the CNP website - go to the home page and click on 'nutrition' under the articles section.

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Contact Information Toni Turner

The Publicity Works

http://www.cnpprofessional.co.uk

+44 1263 761000

Go Fresh Introduces the Reusable Fresh Snack Pack

Go Fresh Introduces the Reusable Fresh Snack Pack

Trade in a box of disposable lunch baggies for just one of these reusable sandwich and snack bags. This environmentally friendly option is the newest thing to hit the lunchbox.

San Francisco (PRWEB) February 24, 2009 -- Trade in a box of disposable lunch baggies for just one of these reusable sandwich and snack bags. This environmentally friendly option is the newest thing to hit the lunchbox.

The lunchbox is the same but the contents are fresh and new. Replacing the junk food and single use disposables are reusable sandwich and snack bags that can be filled with nutritious food.

"As parents we are the gateway to good habits and healthy eating," says Fresh Snack Pack inventor and mother of three, Crystal Figlietti. "The message that we send our children by using reusable bags is that we care about the environment. Packing fresh food says that we care about them." (www.freshsnackpack.com Snack size $4.50 and Sandwich size $5.50)

The Fresh Snack Pack is easily cleaned by hand washing. The top flap on the sandwich and the snack sizes open out to present a built-in placemat. The top flap can also wrap around a stroller, shopping cart or tricycle handlebar. The bags have an easy-to-open Velcro closure, unlike some plastic containers which are hard to open. The packaging is minimal and completely recyclable.

The original concept and design was created in 2004 and received an award from The National Parenting Center in that same year. Improvements were made and the sandwich size was added. The new product is PVC free plastic, non-toxic, durable and free of any ink printing. The bags have an original design embossed on them featuring planet earth.

As a former fabric designer it may have seemed natural for Figlietti to have chosen fabric as a material of choice for these reusable bags but she says, "I have seen the fabric industry from the inside, having been to print plants in the USA and overseas, and I realized that the inks, dyes and finishes used on fabric are not tested for food safety. That was a concern for me. The Fresh Snack Pack that you see today was very consciously created."

With about 180 school days in a year and multiple disposable bags in each lunchbox everyday, this reusable alternative saves hundreds of bags per child every year from going to the landfill. "We passed the 100th day of school recently and we've been using and reusing the same sandwich bag all year," says Figlietti. "They are that durable."

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Contact Information Crystal Figlietti

Go Fresh, LLC

http://www.freshsnackpack.com

650-922-2601

Swanson Vitamins’ Healthy Foods Recipe Contest: Guaranteed to Win

Swanson Vitamins’ Healthy Foods Recipe Contest: Guaranteed to Win

Each month, Swanson Vitamins sends their customers recipe emails that feature a healthy recipe made with products that can be purchased from their site. Every month those recipe emails are forwarded more to friends and family than any other email they send out. Unfortunately, the email team is running out of ideas. The Swanson Healthy Food Recipe Contest was created because they need help.

(Vocus) February 23, 2009 -- Each month, Swanson Vitamins sends their customers recipe emails that feature a healthy recipe made with products that can be purchased from their site. Every month those recipe emails are forwarded more to friends and family than any other email they send out. Unfortunately, the email team is running out of ideas. The Swanson Healthy Food Recipe Contest (http://www.swansonhealthnews.com/newsletters/recipes/090208_contest/090208_contest_alt.html?SourceCode=INTN025) was created because they need help. What better way to get it than to ask those that love reading the recipes each month? As an added benefit, every person with a qualifying recipe that is submitted will get a $5 coupon to use at Swanson Vitamins.

For a recipe to qualify it must contain (http://www.swansonhealthnews.com/newsletters/recipes/090208_contest/090208_contest_alt.html?SourceCode=INTN025):

•    3 ingredients that can be purchased at Swanson Vitamins.

•    Heart-healthy, nutritionally dense ingredients with no trans-fats or unhealthy fats

•    A brief explanation of what inspired the creation

Email the recipe to recipes (at) swansonvitamins.com and include your name, preferred contact info, Swanson customer number (if applicable), recipe, instructions, and inspiration.

Each month Swanson’s email team will look through all of the recipes they receive and choose one to feature in the upcoming recipe email. The winner will be awarded a choice of a $100 Swanson Vitamins gift certificate, or a 5-piece set of Mercola cast iron pots and pans, a $197 value.

The next featured recipe email is slated for March 22. Recipes sent before March 10, will be eligible for that email.

February’s winner, Sylvia Baker sent in “Nutty Sweet Tooth Snacks”

¼ cup raw almond butter, creamy style (or other nut butter of your choice)

1 tablespoon Swanson Organic Cocoa Powder, unsweetened

2 tablespoons YS Organics Wild Flower Honey (http://www.swansonvitamins.com/YS017/ItemDetail?INTN025)

¼ cup Swanson Raw Cashews (chopped)

¼ cup Swanson Raw Walnut Halves and Pieces (chopped)

¼ cup Swanson Raw Sunflower Seeds

¼ cup Swanson Thompson Seedless Raisins

1 teaspoon Swanson Ultra Himalayan Crystal Salt

Directions:

Stir first three ingredients together and fold in remaining nuts, seeds, raisins and salt. Form into little balls, and place on tin foil sheets in the freezer or refrigerator. Makes 12.

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Swanson Health Products Inc

http://www.swansonvitamins.com

701-356-2807

Separating Fact from Bioidentical Hype

Separating Fact from Bioidentical Hype

Hot from Menopausal Symptoms and Bothered by the Media Hype about Hormone Replacement? People are hearing about bioidentical hormone replacement along with more traditional types of prescribed hormone medication from the Oprah show and other media. Lets separate Fact from Fiction. The word "bioidentical" is not an accurate medical description of this new, unregulated substance and it certainly is not exactly like the hormones the body produces otherwise there would not be a measurable and clinically evident toxic build-up in the body. In "Revitalize Your Hormones: Dr. Dale's 7 Steps to a Happier, Healthier, and Sexier You" (Wiley; May 2005), Dr. Theresa Dale offers a medically proven natural alternative to invasive and dangerous hormone replacement therapies. Dale invented the world's only clinically proven, FDA registered, homeopathic hormone rejuvenation formulas used for restoring hormone balance without side effects.

(PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- Hot from Menopausal Symptoms and Bothered by the Media Hype about Hormone Replacement? People are hearing about bioidentical hormone replacement along with more traditional types of prescribed hormone medication from the Oprah show and other media. Lets separate Fact from Fiction. The new buzz word "bioidentical" is deceptive. It's not an accurate medical description of this new, unregulated substance and it is not exactly like the body produces. Clearly there is a measurable and clinically evident toxic build-up in the body.

Bioidentical hormone replacement is not natural even though it originates from yam or soy; it has been compounded and thus a synthetic. That's right; health providers perform thousands of before and after saliva tests on patients and it is clear that there is a toxic build up of all hormone replacement including bioidentical HRT.

Women are wary of recent warnings linking hormone replacement therapy with an increased risk for heart disease, stroke and breast cancer, more and more women are turning to alternative and natural ways to balance their hormone levels. Studies have shown that using hormones such as Prempro, Othro-Prefest or Premphase and bioidentical HRT causes the body to shut down production of its own hormones creating a dependency. Hormone replacement therapy can also elevate existing hormone levels to toxically high amounts, which can tax the adrenal glands, burden the liver, kidneys, and circulatory and immune systems.

Yet, there is a superior way to get both clinically proven and evidence based relief without being exposed to the toxic effects of ALL of these drugs. Health providers throughout the US are using FDA registered NuFem & EndoPure Homeopathic Hormone Rejuvenation, developed by Theresa Dale, ND, CCN, NP.

In "Revitalize Your Hormones: Dr. Dale's 7 Steps to a Happier, Healthier, and Sexier You" (Wiley; May 2005; $15.95/Paper), Dr. Theresa Dale offers a medically proven alternative to invasive and dangerous hormone replacement therapies. With over 20 years of experience as a Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Clinical Nutritionist and researcher, Dr. Dale has helped women balance their hormone levels through safe, non-toxic program. The world's only clinically proven homeopathic hormone rejuvenation formulas used for restoring hormone balance without side effects. These formulas actually produce healthy hormone levels in women of various ages, and eliminate symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, low libido, low energy and irregular menses. The formulas are FDA approved and regulated and are prepared at an FDA registered pharmacy. The remedy goes through a lengthy preparation processes. For example, an herb or substance is diluted and prepared in a manner so that just a micro amount of the original substance is left in the final formula. This method of natural preparation enhances all the properties of the herb and amplifies its efficacy. Homeopathic medicine has been used for 200 years throughout the world, and is natural without toxic side effects. See The Wellness Center website for more education about Homeopathy.

The medical establishment's approach to balancing hormones fails to embrace the concept of the body as a natural living system that is capable of self-repair. Its regimens are based on the premise that people need to look outside our bodies for hormone help via one-size-fits-all drugs. The only hormones that are safe for the human body are the ones the body makes. By using a totally natural and homeopathic program, it is possible to restore emotional, physical and sexual health by following simple and safe individualized nutritional and exercise guidelines.

For more information, call Theresa Dale's office at 866 962 6484.

Theresa Dale, ND, CCN, NP

Founder, The Wellness Center For Research & Education, Inc.

Dean, California College of Natural Medicine

www.wellnesscenter.net

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Contact Information Theresa Dale

The Wellness Center

http://www.wellnesscenter.net

866 962 6484

Dr. Theresa Dale, ND, CCN, NP

The Wellness Center

http://www.wellnesscenter.net

805 984 7200

Solstice™ Goji Bars: Ever Wonder What the President Eats?

Solstice™ Goji Bars: Ever Wonder What the President Eats?

Solstice Bakery is proud to announce that President Barack Obama's favorite Solstice™ Goji Bar is the original Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter. Multiple customers have reported seeing President Obama eating Solstice™ Goji Bars, both in his home town of Chicago and on the campaign trail.

Corvallis, OR (PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- Solstice Bakery, maker of widely acclaimed Solstice™ Goji Bars, is proud to announce that President Barack Obama is a fan of their meal replacement bars. Multiple customers have reported seeing President Obama eating Solstice™ Goji Bars, both in his home town of Chicago and on the campaign trail.

One customer on the campaign trail noticed how energized then-Senator Obama always seemed to be and spotted him enjoying a "breakfast bar" that he'd never seen before. The customer retrieved the wrapper, was impressed by the wholesome organic ingredients, and placed his first order online. A short time later he called to order his second case, revealing how he discovered his new favorite meal replacement bar.

"My jaw just about hit the floor," said co-founder Reiner Bohlen. "I knew that we had a product that appeals to a wide audience (http://www.solsticebars.com/testimonials), but for the man who would become President of the United States to enjoy our bars… You could have knocked me over with a feather!"

Separately, a retailer in Chicago confirmed that the Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Goji Bars (http://www.solsticebars.com/buy/dcpb) are President Obama's favorite Solstice™ Bar. The retailer told Solstice Bakery how then-Senator Obama gave them a ribbing when the bars had sold out one day. "Where are my bars?" he quipped. "I just ordered a new batch," the retailer replied, "Watch them get here right after you leave." Ten minutes after he left, the new delivery arrived.

It's not just the President of the United States that enjoys Solstice™ Goji Bars. They also have quite a Hollywood and national following: from the set of the newest Indiana Jones film to trendy athletic clubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Manhattan, to the gift bags at the Academy Awards (http://www.solsticebars.com/news/solstice-bars-make-red-carpet-debut). Solstice™ Goji Bars are quickly becoming the new "it" bar!

Solstice™ Goji Bars are all-natural meal replacement bars (http://www.solsticebars.com/bars) that blend great nutrition with fantastic taste, primarily because they are hand made in small batches using minimally processed ingredients. Solstice Bakery is so proud that unlike most bars, Solstice™ Bars are packaged in clear wrappers so customers can "See the Goodness!"™ before they buy them.

Each bar has 15 grams of whole grains, 800 - 1300 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, 6 - 9 grams of fiber, 7 - 9 grams of protein, and a full day's supply of antioxidants from Goji berries and Belgian dark chocolate. With whole grains, nuts, and dried fruit, Solstice™ Goji Bars pack more of a punch than their small size would indicate, keeping customers satisfied for hours.

Solstice™ Goji Bars were created by Reiner and Stephanie Bohlen in an attempt at "stealth health" with their 7-year-old son. "How do you get antioxidants and omega-3's into a picky boy?" asks Stephanie, "It was quite a challenge." Eleven recipes later, in the summer of 2006, they had created their top-selling Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Goji Bar. Solstice Bakery released their Dark Chocolate, Cherry & Almond Goji Bar in January of 2008, and their Mochadamia™ Goji Bar in October of 2008.

For additional information about Solstice™ Goji Bars, or to inquire about a free sample for press, retailers, or distributors, please contact Reiner Bohlen.

Contact:

Reiner Bohlen, Co-Owner

Solstice™ Bars

541-753-7221

http://www.solsticebars.com

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Solstice Goji Bars

http://www.solsticebars.com

541.753.7221

Business Christmas Cards Company Sponsors Employees to Work off Holiday Pounds

Business Christmas Cards Company Sponsors Employees to Work off Holiday Pounds

Business Christmas cards company GalleryCollection.com sponsors employees to work off holiday pounds in a corporate WeightWatchers 17-week program.

Ridgefield Park, NJ (PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- Prudent Publishing's GalleryCollection.com, the leading business Christmas cards (http://www.gallerycollection.com) and holiday cards publisher, announced today it is sponsoring half of the membership fees for all employees taking part in a locally held corporate WeightWatchers 17-week program.

"With all the delicious treats that come through our offices during the holidays and of course there's our annual Christmas party, we know we're guilty of contributing to the expanding waist lines of our employees," admitted H.L. DeVore, Chief Marketing Officer. "It only seems right that we do our share to help any employee wanting to get rid of some holiday pounds."

Eleven employees took the Christmas cards company up on its offer and are enrolled in WeightWatchers meetings, which began last week. With the sponsorship of the membership fee, each employee is paying under $100 for the entire session.

"Just as our employees are devoted to Prudent Publishing, we are devoted to the happiness and health of our employees," DeVore continued. "And in this time of economic downturn, we want our employees to know that their happiness is of utmost importance to us. We are a team, and in order to survive this recession, we'll need our team to be running strong."

According to the latest statistics from the AHA (American Heart Association), 142 million Americans are overweight, which is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. As stated by the AHA, people who are overweight are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other risk factors.

WeightWatchers was founded in 1963 by Queens, New York homemaker, Jean Nidetch, who invited her friends over once a week to discuss weight loss. Today, WeightWatchers operates on a global scale helping an estimated one million people work towards their weight-loss goals. To learn more, visit www.weightwatchers.com.

About GalleryCollection.com - Prudent Publishing's The Gallery Collection is the leading publisher of premium quality business Christmas cards and personalized holiday cards in the United States. Established in 1929 and still family owned, the company offers direct-from-the-publisher prices that include customized ink and foil imprints, a large selection of memorable greetings, and matching deckle-edged envelopes made of recycled paper. The Gallery Collection also offers numerous types of all occasion greeting cards including business birthday cards (http://www.gallerycollection.com/alloccasioncards/businessbirthdaycards.htm), thank you cards, and anniversary cards, many of which are FSC-certified (SW-COC-002530) and produced with Green-e certified renewable energy.

Contact:

Greg Koizim

(201) 641-7900 x427

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The Gallery Collection

http://www.gallerycollection.com

201-641-7900 (427)

Addiction Treatment Finds Success Treating Brain Deficiencies through the Belly

Addiction Treatment Finds Success Treating Brain Deficiencies through the Belly

Arche Wellness, a licensed addiction treatment program near Pittsburgh PA, has found success treating addiction by focusing on patients' malfunctioning gastrointestinal (GI) tracts. Patient data demonstrates that a consistent intake of toxins causes an addict's intestines to stop the natural absorption process. As a result of its effort to decrease toxic load, the body's GI tract inhibits absorption of many essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which leads to severe malnutrition, deficiencies and numerous mental health issues. The center now diagnoses and treats this condition using only vitamins, minerals and amino acids, improving the program's effectiveness and increasing treatment success.

Allison Park, PA (PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- Today Arche Wellness announced its revolutionary four-step biochemical restoration process for treating addiction. Serving individuals throughout the state of Pennsylvania, the Department of Health licensed rehabilitation center provides a medically intensive, outpatient treatment model using only vitamins, minerals and amino acids for those struggling with addiction to alcohol, heroin, methadone, buprenorphine and prescription painkillers.

The four-step system was conceived upon the realization that almost all addicts suffer from some level of gastrointestinal (GI) problems and severe malnutrition. Patient data consistently demonstrated a correlation between GI distress and non-compliance and relapse in treatment. Through laboratory testing, the program now diagnoses the status of each patient's GI tract and repairs the body's ability to fuel itself as the first stage of treatment. Through the administration of medically supervised nutrient infusions, the center restores each patient's biochemical balance and repairs the malfunctioning GI tract to resolve the root cause of drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Once the GI tract is functioning properly, the body adequately fuels itself resulting in faster improvement of cognitive functioning and mental health and increased effectiveness in counseling and exercise interventions.

"Many programs look at nutritional deficits in the brain, but few if any examine the malfunctions in the mechanism that fuels the brain where the deficiency actually starts - in the gut," said Erin McClelland, MS, Executive Director of the center. "Active addicts put a lot of toxins in their bodies. These toxins cause the intestines to stop absorbing in an effort to slow contamination of the body. It is a common, natural response to a high systemic toxic load. The result is a body that is not receiving the appropriate level of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. So even when patients stop using, they remain tired, anxious and depressed."

The standard intensive, eight week program includes laboratory testing and infusions, as well as supplements, substance abuse counseling, nutritional education, physical training and spiritual enhancement. "This ensures a comprehensive, complete treatment approach and leaves no issues to chance," McClelland said. To help further this goal, the program includes twelve months of continuous aftercare free of charge, which is unprecedented in the rehabilitation field.

The use of integrative medicine and the inclusion of aftercare aren't the only features that distinguish Arche Wellness from other treatment facilities. They also utilize the Toyota Production System's philosophy of continuous improvement to achieve success. In other words, the program is an ongoing cycle of planning, implementing, refining and analyzing. As a result of this process, the center will soon be offering a specialized, less expensive service for heroin and painkiller addicts under the age of 30 because data shows these patients can recover faster with less treatment. More information on this and other Arche Wellness programs is available at www.archewellness.com.

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Contact Information Erin McClelland

Arche Wellness

http://www.archewellness.com

724-444-1333

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'Does My BUTT Look BIG In This BEER?' Book Details Nutritional Values of 2,000 Worldwide Beers

'Does My BUTT Look BIG In This BEER?' Book Details Nutritional Values of 2,000 Worldwide Beers

Author and brewer shares closely-held industry info that allowed him to shed 60 pounds while enjoying his favorite brews.

(PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- Gambrinus Media announced today that "Does My BUTT Look BIG In This BEER?: Nutritional Values Of 2,000 Worldwide Beers" (ISBN-13: 978-0982218204, $10) is now available in book stores and Internet book sites. Author Bob Skilnik has compiled an impressive array of beers, including popular imports, with their nutritional values. Frustrated by the bureaucratic pace of the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to react to consumer demand and implement new changes in alcohol nutrition labeling requirements, Skilnik contacted brewing industry sources for the kind of nutritional information that might one day be found on the containers of all alcoholic beverages. The result of his research has become a paperback reference book that can be used by dieters counting calories or carbohydrates or by beer drinkers who simply want to know the nutritional values of their favorite brews. Currently, this sort of information is only available on light or low-carbohydrate beers.

"Even if the TTB gave the drink trade the O.K. to add nutrition fact labels to their products tomorrow, the agency would still temper their decision with a 3-year lag period before making it mandatory. To prove a point to critics who say that this kind of consumer-friendly information is unnecessary on adult beverages and to quiet down my doctor who said that my 300-pound body needed a thorough downsizing, I began a weight loss program that included the moderate consumption of my favorite beers, using the nutritional information that breweries have provided me," says the still shrinking Skilnik.

"I'm following a popular brand name weight-loss plan that emphasizes dietary moderation and tracks food and drink consumption by assigning numeric values to them. By making room for a beer or two with my meals and knowing their nutritional values, I've been able to shed weight, and with a supervised program of weightlifting and cardio activities, tone my 'beer belly' from a size 52 to a current 42-inch waist. There are so many beers with their nutritional information in the book that I have yet tried, that I'm determined to stick to this plan and sample as many more of them as I can and get down to my goal of reaching 200 pounds, a 100 pound weight loss in about 1 year."

"While I enjoy the reduced calorie and carbohydrate advantages of low-carbohydrate and light beers, knowing the nutritional values of regular-brewed beers has opened up a new and fun way to shed pounds while enjoying a moderate amount of all kinds of beers. Some regular-brewed beers actually have less calories than light beers. The key to all of this is moderation and the empowerment of knowing the nutritional value of so many worldwide beers. Between "Does My BUTT Look BIG In This BEER?: Nutritional Values Of 2,000 Worldwide Beers" and the website, "Drink Healthy, Drink Smart" (http://drinkhealthydrinksmart.com), there's no reason why any pudgy beer drinker can't shape up before summer begins. As my doctor recently said about my slow but consistent weight loss, 'I don't care what you're doing, but whatever it is…keep it up.'"

Bob Skilnik is a certified brewer and freelance writer. He's been a contributor to the Good Eating Section of the Chicago Tribune and a former columnist for the LowCarb Energy magazine. The Chicago writer has appeared on ABC's "The View," ESPN2's "Cold Pizza," and Fox News Channel's "Fox News Live," preaching the moderate consumption and nutritional aspects of adult beverages. Skilnik is currently working on a similar nutritional research project with wine for summer publication.

"Does My BUTT Look BIG In This BEER?: Nutritional Values Of 2,000 Worldwide Beers" is distributed by Ingram Book Group, the world's largest wholesale distributor of book products. With four distribution centers strategically located throughout the country and the largest inventory in the industry, Ingram provides the fastest delivery available.

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Contact Information BOB SKILNIK

Gambrinus Media

http://drinkhealthydrinksmart.com/

815.557.4608

Gambrinus Media

http://mybeerbutt.com/