The Berry Truth: Cystex Know Your Bladder Better Video Explains Why Cranberries Are Great for UTI Prevention, But Not for Treatment

The Berry Truth: Cystex Know Your Bladder Better Video Explains Why Cranberries Are Great for UTI Prevention, But Not for Treatment

Elizabeth Kavaler, M. D., Board-Certified Urologist, Addresses the Role of Cranberries for Bladder Health

Edison, NJ (PRWEB) August 26, 2009

According to Elizabeth Kavaler, M. D., featured urologist in the new Cystex "Know Your Bladder Better" video series and author of "A Seat on the Aisle, Please! The Essential Guide to Urinary Tract Problems in Women," (Copernicus Books, 2006), "Cranberries contain chemicals called proanthocyanidins (PACS) which prevent E. coli bacteria from adhering to the cells lining the urinary tract. This lowers the risk of getting a urinary tract infection (UTI) because E. coli is responsible for 85% of UTIs."

However, while cranberries can aid in UTI prevention, Dr. Kavaler says that once you have this type of infection, cranberries in any form will do little to help treat it, and can actually exacerbate the painful urination that is one of the main symptoms associated with a UTI.

"The pain of a UTI is caused by irritation and inflammation of the urethra and urethral opening. Once you have a urinary tract infection, the same acid in the cranberry juice that acidifies the urine to help keep bacteria at bay can actually increase the irritation and cause more pain when urinating," she explains.

She advises that the best thing to do is to make an appointment to see your healthcare provider who will take a culture to confirm that you have a UTI and if so, will prescribe a course of antibiotics. In the meantime, however, while waiting to see your doctor, take the over-the-counter urinary pain relief medication Cystex (http://www. cystex. com) to help calm the symptoms.

To help women better understand their bladder health, Dr. Kavaler is the featured expert of the new Cystex "Know Your Bladder Better (http://click. icptrack. com/icp/relay. php? r=14309776&msgid=227960&act=8K3X&c=191089&admin=0&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww. cystex. com%2FPages%2Fknow_your_bladder_better)" video series at www. cystex. com]. An embeddable video player allows you to post the videos on a Web site, blog, etc. Women can also connect with Dr. Kavaler directly by visiting the interactive feature "Ask the Urologist (http://click. icptrack. com/icp/relay. php? r=14309776&msgid=227960&act=8K3X&c=191089&admin=0&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww. cystex. com%2FPages%2Findex. php%3Fsrc%3Dforms%26id%3DCystex_askthedoctor)."

Visit www. cystex. com for more information.

Please note that the new "Ask the Urologist" and Q&A with Dr. Kavaler on the Cystex Web site (www. cystex. com) or other sites associated with the Cystex Web site is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a personal medical diagnosis or formal medical advice. If you have any health questions or concerns, we recommend that you seek medical advice from your physician.

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Close Up TV News Recognizes Dr. Michel Mouravieff for His Extreme Dedication And Invaluable Commitment to The Field of Restorative And Cosmetic Dentistry

Close Up TV News Recognizes Dr. Michel Mouravieff for His Extreme Dedication And Invaluable Commitment to The Field of Restorative And Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Mouravieff (www. mouravieffdmd. com) is a NJ based cosmetic and restorative dentist that specializes in helping people who have severe problems with their teeth and have trouble functioning normally. His practice utilizes the latest state of the art technology. What sets Dr. Mouravieff apart is his remarkable approach to revealing all of the problems that exist before treatment is proposed.

Ridgewood, NJ (PRWEB) May 28, 2008

Dr. Mouravieff (www. mouravieffdmd. com) is a NJ based cosmetic and restorative dentist that specializes in helping people who have severe problems with their teeth and have trouble functioning normally. His practice utilizes the latest state of the art technology. What sets Dr. Mouravieff apart is his remarkable approach to revealing all of the problems that exist before treatment is proposed. A logical order of treatment to address the specific needs for the patient is developed. Each patient gets a personalized approach to achieving the goal of optimum oral health. Aesthetics with comfort is always his goal.

"I appreciate when people come in with complex situations, figuring out the subtleties of how their mouth functions and finding a way to improve not only their appearance but first and foremost how they function," says Dr. Mouravieff. " I spend a lot of time figuring out what all the patients problems are and what is the appropriate order of treatment to get the teeth/muscle/joints comfortable so that we can do the cosmetic and restorative treatment."

The process of figuring out the ideal treatment is a diligent one that involves extensive examination and testing and then a great deal of time spent on the computer analyzing data. The results are worth it when they get a beautiful, perfect smile.

Even though technology plays a major role in his practice, Dr. Mouravieff attributes his success to the personal care and attention he gives to each and every one of his patients. "The most important goal I have is communicating with the patient, giving them the understanding and caring we want everyone to feel. Technology is a huge asset to my practice but it doesn't help if there's no understanding by the patient."

Close Up TV News (www. closeuptvnews. com) produces Close Up on Americas Business, the premiere news magazine television program spotlighting the country's most successful businesses. Close Up TV News only selects business leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their industry, highlighting your company's products, services, and keys to success.

For more information call 866- 211 NEWS or email

Contact Info
Dr. Michel Mouravieff
525 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Tel: (201) 670-7700

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Sensaphone® Introduces Comprehensive Integrated Monitoring System

Sensaphone® Introduces Comprehensive Integrated Monitoring System

Sensaphone IMS-4000 Remote Monitoring System is Design Specifically to Monitor and Protect Computer Networks and IT Devices

ASTON, PA (PRWEB) March 11, 2004 –-

Sensaphone®, a pioneer in the design and development of remote monitoring systems for business and industry, introduces the IMS-4000 infrastructure monitoring system, the first comprehensive, integrated remote system capable of simultaneously monitoring computer networks and IT devices. The IMS-4000 remote monitoring system includes the Sensaphone IMS-4000 host unit, the Sensaphone IMS-4000 PowerGate2, and the Sensaphone IMS-4000 Node, along with an extensive suite of sensors and accessories.

The IMS-4000 system monitors critical environmental conditions – temperature, humidity, smoke, water, intrusion, and power outages – in the computer room environment. When potentially dangerous environmental conditions occur, the Sensaphone IMS-4000 alerts IT managers so they can take the necessary steps to prevent lost network functionality and maintain business productivity.

“The IMS-4000 is road-ready for IT managers,” said James Fairburn, director of sales and marketing for Sensaphone. “With the industry’s only real-voice capability, the IMS-4000 delivers critical information to you wherever you are and whenever you need it through the most common communication channels such as fax, e-mail, phone, pagers or PDAs.”

The IMS-4000 system monitors computer networks and IP devices through pinging and port availability. The system can monitor the status of network links, routers, printers, and servers – any device which has an IP address.

PowerGate2

The IMS-4000 PowerGate2, the latest addition to the IMS-4000 offering, is a rack-mounted, intelligently controlled outlet strip designed with eight outlets to allow remote rebooting of network equipment via e-mail, telephone, or through events that occur in the network. The eight outlets on the IMS-4000 PowerGate2 supply a max of 15 amps of current and are protected by a 15 amp breaker. The IMS-4000 PowerGate2 can be automatically or manually switched on or off via the IMS-4000 Host or IMS-4000 Node.

IMS-4000 Node

The IMS-4000 Node extends the system’s monitoring capability across multiple locations and offers 64 additional IP addresses, eight more environmental sensors, and additional power monitoring. The IMS-4000 system has a central host, an internal UPS, flash-disk storage, and a web server. It is packaged in a simple-to-install 1U rack-mountable package.

Additional IMS-4000 features include:

Variety of Remote Communication Channels

Alarm messages are sent using a wide variety of channels – through the network via e-mail or an SNMP trap, through the phone lines with real-voice messages, via fax, and directly to pagers or PDAs. “Limiting system communication to the network doesn’t do you much good if your network is already down,” said Fairburn. “The IMS-4000 is unique in that it talks to you … and during a critical IT event, having accurate and detailed information arrive quickly wherever you are – and in whatever medium you desire – is the difference between catastrophe and minor-event.” In addition, the IMS-4000 can be completely customized to contact different people depending on the problem or the time of day.

Scalable for Networks of All Sizes

The IMS-4000 is the first scalable system capable of protecting networks of all sizes and complexities. The product is designed to grow along with the infrastructure, allowing up to 31 IMS nodes for a total of 256 environmental variables, a total of 2,048 TCP/IP addresses, and power in 32 separate locations. Such scalability allows the IMS-4000 to expand without additional technology investment.

Additional IMS-4000 Technology Features

At the core of the IMS-4000 is a Linux operating system (OS) that provides an extremely stable and flexible foundation. The OS is programmed to continuously generate Web pages, making the most updated monitoring status accessible at all times, from any location.

Fault-tolerant, the IMS-4000 has no moving components and nonvolatile storage to eliminate disk disruption. In addition, built into the IMS-4000 is a completely independent battery backup and power supply, so monitoring continues even if any part of the network experiences a power outage.

The IMS-4000’s data-logging feature provides full event history and an audit trail allowing managers to store critical temperature, humidity, or other environmental information, plus detect alarm occurrence. Data logging also tracks user access to infrastructure by the minute, hour, or day.

About Sensaphone

Sensaphone stands at the forefront of remote monitor and control solution design, setting industry standards for advancements in technology. The Sensaphone family of products provides a comprehensive line of feature-rich, flexible technology for monitoring equipment, safeguarding property, and reporting critical data. Sensaphone serves a broad range of applications/industries, including telecommunications, network servers, computer rooms, oil and gas, water/wastewater, HVAC & refrigeration, science/health labs, agriculture, greenhouses, and vacation homes. For information call 877-373-2700 or visit www. sensaphone. com.

Sensaphone is a registered trademark of Phonetics, Inc.

Emerson Network Power Expands Line of High-Density, Digitally Controlled 500 Watt AC-DC Power Supplies

Emerson Network Power Expands Line of High-Density, Digitally Controlled 500 Watt AC-DC Power Supplies

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, announced today that it has expanded its NTS line of 500W digitally controlled power supplies with the addition of the NTS505 and NTS508. Intended primarily as medium power front-end units for distributed power systems, NTS500 series AC-DC power supplies offer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) unmatched power density in a compact 4 x 7 inch footprint.

Carlsbad, Calif (PRWEB) December 16, 2008

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, announced today that it has expanded its NTS line of 500W digitally controlled power supplies with the addition of the NTS505 and NTS508. Intended primarily as medium power front-end units for distributed power systems, NTS500 series AC-DC power supplies offer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) unmatched power density in a compact 4 x 7 inch footprint.

Small in physical size but designed to ensure high functionality, NTS500 series AC-DC power supplies are particularly suitable for use in information technology equipment (ITE) and light industrial systems. The power supplies are also available with medical approvals (NTS500-M series), for applications such as patient monitoring systems and portable medical equipment.

NTS505 and NTS508 AC-DC power supplies generate a tightly regulated 24V and 48V output, respectively, that can be used to directly power boards fitted with multiple non-isolated DC-DC converters. The convection-cooled models have an output of 200 W and a height of just 1.5 inches, making them ideal for 1U (1.75 inch high) rack-mount chassis and other low-profile applications, while the fan-cooled versions can deliver their full rated output of 500 W up to 50 °C with 30 CFM forced air. Both versions accommodate a flexible ambient operating temperature range of 0 ˚C to 70 ˚C to ensure reliability for a wide range of demanding applications.

To enable their use in equipment destined for any part of the world, NTS500 series power supplies feature a universal input that accepts any voltage in the range 85 to 264 Vac at any frequency from 47 to 440 Hz. The power supplies also employ the latest high frequency switch-mode technology to maximize conversion efficiency, typically achieving 85 percent at full load with a nominal 115 Vac input.

Digitally controlled via a PMBus™-compliant I2C interface, NTS500 series power supplies support the monitoring of critical parameters such as temperature, output voltage and current. In addition, they feature 'AC power fail' and 'DC OK' output signals and a remote on/off input. As an added measure to ensure industry-leading power continuity, all power supplies within the series also provide comprehensive protections against overvoltage, short-circuit and over temperature conditions.

NTS500 series AC-DC power supplies are rigorously tested and designed to comply with EN55022-B and FCC part 15 Level B EMC standards for conducted noise and meet all applicable immunity standards, including EN61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6 and -11 levels 3. The power supplies also carry UL/cUL60950-1 and EN60950-1 VDE safety approvals, and medical versions are certified according to UL/cUL60601-1 and VDE EN60601-1 specifications.

Sample quantities of NTS505 and NTS508 AC-DC power supplies, including models with medical approvals are available for immediate delivery. Pricing starts at $299 for the ITE/industrial models and $325 for the medical models in production quantities.

For detailed product information or to inquire about a sample, visit http://www. powerconversion. com/products/websheet/298/NTS500-M-Medical (http://www. powerconversion. com/products/websheet/298/NTS500-M-Medical).

About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. For more information on Emerson Network Power's embedded power products and services for original equipment manufacturers and system integrators visit www. PowerConversion. com. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www. EmersonNetworkPower. com.

About Emerson
Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to create innovative solutions for customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion. For more information, visit www. emerson. com.

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SoberCircle Celebrates One Year Connecting the Online Addiction Recovery Community

SoberCircle Celebrates One Year Connecting the Online Addiction Recovery Community

SoberCircle (http://www. sobercircle. com), the world's largest social networking Web site specifically designed for the addiction recovery community, marked its first anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 15. In just one year, more than 18,500 members have joined the SoberCircle community.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) December 17, 2007

SoberCircle (http://www. sobercircle. com (http://www. sobercircle. com)), the world's largest social networking Web site specifically designed for the addiction recovery community, marked its first anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 15. In just one year, more than 18,500 members have joined SoberCircle, which was created by DDM, a Nashville-based behavioral health care company.

The site features interactive member profile pages, member-created blogs, special interest groups, forums and chat rooms, among other features. Resources include directories with contact information for thousands of treatment centers and interventionists, an events calendar listing recovery-related events and an online store sells books, CDs and other recovery-related merchandise.

SoberCircle has seen rapid growth since its launch, and has attracted a loyal member following.

"People are so grateful to have a place to come to find others they can easily relate to -- others who are sober or who are seeking sobriety. We have several members who have taken the initiative to organize daily online 12-step meetings," said Chris Ennis, co-founder and lead developer for SoberCircle. "It's so fulfilling to know that our members have a place they can go at any time, day or night, to get support and interact with others who share their same struggles with addiction."

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SPCP Philadelphia Fall Conference 2009 Permanent Cosmetics

SPCP Philadelphia Fall Conference 2009 Permanent Cosmetics

The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals listened to the voices of its members and by popular demand returns to Philadelphia for the 2009 Fall Conference.

Des Plaines, IL (PRWEB) July 18, 2009

The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (http://www. spcp. org/conference. htm) presents the following first-class speaker lineup with an impressive and beneficial selection of topics:

Kieran Bastible & Denis Bastible, prominant NY lawyers;
Denis Bastible has extensive legal experience as a prosecutor and civil litigation attorney. Kieran Bastible's substantive practice areas include contract and commercial actions, health care law, professional partnerships disputes, wrongful termination, employment discrimination claims, securities and insurance law. Both are members of the New York Bar Association.
Attendees will learn how to handle a litigious client; the first steps in ensuring a potential lawsuit is diffused early on, and what will be expected of you if a lawsuit ensues. We expect a spirited question and answer period after this extraordinary presentation.

Darlene Story presents what's what in the world of pigments.
Ms. Story, a prominent pigment formulator and supplier, will provide valuable information on colorants, pigment classifications and origins, and discuss stability. Attendees will leave this presentation far more informed about the core product of their services; pigments.

Popular SPCP speaker Liza Sims, CPCP will present The Big Three; Brows, Eyeliner, and Lips!
An active advocate of permanent cosmetics since 1987, Sims is a highly regarded by all those who call upon her for support and problem solving.
Are you spread too thin? Learn tips from Ms. Sims based on twenty-two years of experience and a firm belief that the 'Bread & Butter Big Three' is the true path to success in the field of permanent cosmetics.

Bloodborne Pathogens class David Vidra, LPN of Health Educators, Inc.
Mr. Vidra is currently the Health & Safety Advisor for the SPCP, heading the Health Educators team. He has also served on the SPCP Board of Directors and received the prestigious Industry Leader Award.
Initial and periodic OSHA certification of attendance is an often required document in many states to support licensing and permitting by governing agencies.

The latest on lasers and how they affect us, by Bethany Cirlin.
Ms. Cirlin is a New York State licensed esthetician, a certified laser specialist, and a permanent cosmetic technician.
Bethany Cirlin will be presenting a basic study on laser procedures aka Lasers 101. It will cover various laser types and their uses including IPL's, CO2, Fraxel, Skin Rejuvenation/Tightening and laser tattoo removal. Lasers are part of the beauty worlds imaging tools and permanent cosmetic professionals are expected to be well informed about their performance parameters.

Tech-Time with Hector Guisa, CPCP; power points are not just for trainers.
Mr. Guisa, has been in the permanent cosmetic industry since 1996. He has been popular speaker at many international conferences in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and the USA. He has translated several books and articles on permanent makeup.
Mr. Guisa believes your laptop is as useful as any other professional tool. Learn how to effectively use PowerPoint, a simple and versatile program to make slide presentations from your laptop. This interactive presentation will show you how to increase your clientele and make your computer screen work for you.

Lillian Lang, CPCP; mature skin issues.
Ms. Lang, with seventeen years in the permanent cosmetic field, calls upon her background in nursing to present the many facets of performing procedures on, dealing with, and relating to aging skin. Vast differences and surprising similarities between the younger and more mature clients will be identified.

Debra Guastella, CPCP talks about new ways to work with all aspects of the medical community.
Ms. Guastella, is recognized as having valuable insight to the relationship between the permanent cosmetic industry and medical providers. We often focus on plastic surgery as the primary medical referral source. Learn how the spectrum can be much broader; from ophthalmology to podiatry. Literally head to toe, permanent cosmetics has a place in most every medical arena. Get a better understanding of the do's and don'ts when marketing your business to these busy physician practices.

Panel of leading experts to answer industry related questions.
The panel of experts is the one of the most popular offerings at Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals Conventions and Conferences. This year the panel consists of Kate Ciampi CPCP, Debra Guastella CPCP, and LiZa Sims CPCP. This attendee participation event always serves to be educational and enjoyable. All are offered the opportunity to participate in this dynamic subject matter Q&A session and often lively debates.

Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional Certification Examination
The most respected credentials within the field of permanent cosmetics, the CPCP Exam will be administered only once during the Fall Conference. Candidates must be pre-registered for this exam no later than Friday, September 4th.

Train the Trainer Class
A gold standard at all SPCP events, the Train the Trainer Class is hosted this year by LiZa Sims, CPCP and Elizabeth Finch-Howell, CPCP. This industry-specific class is exclusively offered by the SPCP to prepare those who wish to teach others interested in becoming permanent cosmetic professionals.

SPCP Fall Conference attendance is limited so early registration is advised. Sign up today! (http://www. spcp. org/conference. htm)

Fall Conference is intimate in size and offers great networking opportunities with fellow technicians and industry leaders. It is the best value in permanent cosmetic education - SPCP added an additional speaker to the lineup this year. The SPCP looks forward to another sold out event in the beautiful city of Philadelphia.

Conference Dates: September 12 & 13 2009
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia City Center, 877 270 1393
1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Rooms available for $144.00 per night plus tax, under the SPCP room block.

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WinINSTALL 8 Nominated for Windows &.NET Magazine's Readers' Choice Award

WinINSTALL 8 Nominated for Windows & .NET Magazine's Readers' Choice Award

OnDemand Software announced today that WinINSTALL 8 – a desktop management product, has been nominated in multiple categories of the Windows & .NET Magazine Readers' Choice Awards.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2004

OnDemand Software announced today that WinINSTALL 8 – a desktop management product, has been nominated in multiple categories of the Windows & .NET Magazine Readers' Choice Awards.

The Windows & .NET Magazine Readers' Choice issue, to be published on September 15, 2004, will features products and their choice of companies that provide the best prices and services. By voting for outstanding products, companies, and services, readers will have the opportunity to reward excellence to vendors in a variety of categories. Winners are chosen on the basis of reader votes. Last year, more than 7,700 readers chose the best among more than 950 products and services. Vendors receiving this award will gain an industry seal of approval.

"The people that know more about the best values in Windows technology products and services are Windows & .NET Magazine readers -- the people who actually do the buying. By voting for the most outstanding technology products, IT professionals have rewarded excellence in the Windows technology market," said Janet Robbins, editor-in-chief, Windows & .NET Magazine. "This is our third year for Readers' Choice and it gains popularity with readers and vendors every year."

WinIWinINSTALL 8 nominations include:

•Best Asset Management Tool

•Best Change and Configuration Management Tool

•Best OS Migration Tool

•Best Patch Management Tool

•Best Software Deployment Tool

To cast your vote for WinINSTALL 8, please visit Http://www. winnetmag. com/awards/ (http://www. winnetmag. com/awards/) Participation in Windows & .NET Magazine's Readers' Choice Survey is limited to qualified subscribers and/or readers of Windows & .NET Magazine and its various online, email, and print publications. Readers can cast their votes April 15 - May 14.

About OnDemand Software

OnDemand is a pioneer and a leading provider of software distribution solutions, for small, medium and enterprise IT environments. OnDemand’s WinINSTALL product family, winner of 17 industry awards, is used to institute and maintain desktop standards, automating the installation of operating systems, content and application load sets to networked and remote PCs. OnDemand customers – small, medium and enterprise IT environments – report a substantial return on investment (ROI) and a reduction in the total Cost of Ownership (TCO). OnDemand is committed to continuing the WinINSTALL product family’s leadership role in the software distribution and change management market. Over 10,000 companies worldwide, supporting millions of desktops use the WinINSTALL product. For more information on OnDemand or to download a free 30-day evaluation, please see www. ondemandsoftware. com or call Paul Pieske at 239/495-0541.

About Windows & .NET Magazine Network

First published in 1995, Windows & .NET Magazine is the editorial leader in its field. Since its inception it has grown into an information network that includes the magazine, three print newsletters, 14 direct-request email newsletters, Web sites and in-person events such as Web seminars, road shows, trade shows and conferences. The magazine has a paid subscription base of 100,000; more than one million IT professionals are reached through the Windows & .NET Magazine Network every month. The magazine is published in 13 languages and has an international reach into 160 countries.

About Penton Media

Penton Media (www. penton. com) is a diversified business-to-business media company that provides high-quality content and integrated marketing solutions to the following industries: business technology/enterprise IT; aviation; design/engineering; electronics; food/retail; government/compliance; leisure/hospitality; manufacturing; mechanical systems/construction; health/nutrition and natural and organic products; and supply chain. Founded in 1892, Penton produces market-focused magazines, trade shows, conferences and online media, and provides a broad range of custom media and direct marketing solutions for business-to-business customers worldwide.

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Actress, Singer, Author, Cee Cee Michaela, formerly known as the zany cop Yvonne, Williams Ex-Fiancé on the hit UPN show "Girlfriends," produced by Kelsey Grammer, presents the GodzGirl Network Retreat Held in Universal City, California at Universal Studios Hollywood! (A Holy-wood Retreat.)

Actress, Singer, Author, Cee Cee Michaela, formerly known as the zany cop Yvonne, Williams Ex-Fiancé on the hit UPN show "Girlfriends," produced by Kelsey Grammer, presents the GodzGirl Network Retreat Held in Universal City, California at Universal Studios Hollywood! (A Holy-wood Retreat.)

Three-day workshop designed to educate, edify and empower young ladies to achieve all that God has called them to be by living a life of purity is lifts off July 29-31, 2005. This monumental event is spearheaded by GodzGirl Network Founder, Actress, Singer, Author, Cee Cee Michaela, formerly known as the zany cop Yvonne, Williams Ex-Fiancé on the hit UPN show "Girlfriends," produced by Kelsey Grammer. Also of the soon to be released "Hair Show," with Monique and Vivica A. Fox, produced by Magic Johnson.

(PRWEB) June 25, 2004

This is the boldest ever in retreats for our young God-fearing ladies. The event is filled with celebrity guests, a trip to FABULOUS GODZGIRL BEAUTY SHOP! 2pm-5pm located in the main ballroom. Attendees will enjoy three hours of non-stop pampering and beauty treatment by some of HollywoodÂ’s hottest Hairstylists, Braiders, Manicurist, Pedicurists, Massage Therapists and Make-up Beauty Experts. Many of these Stylists and Beauty Experts are from some of your favorite Television shows and movie sets! First come-first serve! Get your BEAUTY on! Tips preferred.

Paramount issues pertaining our youth will be boldly discussed, such as, To Have or Not Have Sex, Single, Saved and Savvy Too!, I’ve Fallen…But I CAN Get Up! (Spiritual Virginity) Purity…It’s a Lifestyle! What’s the 411? STD and AIDS Education, Parent’s Corner and Godz Girl– Separate Breakout Session.

Also featured, THE RED CARPET and THE CELEBRITY LOUNGE! 4pm-5pm with surprise celebrity at SUNSET DREAMS at CITYWALK 5pm-11:30. Entertainment provided by Ava and Noelle featuring songs from their New CD Release : "Dawn Of A New Day"! More entertaiment and speakers TBA. Also, additional info on featured Actresses, Actors, Athletes, Comedians, Recording Artists, Well-Known Fine Artists and Painters, Celebrity Authors, Commentators, Radio Personalities, The voices behind some of your favorite cartoons such as “The Proud Family”, Political Leaders and some of our favorite Celebrity Judges representing all aspects of how God is truly blessing America!

Registration Fee:$75 (includes two lunches, snacks and a GodzGirl T-shirt). CALL NOW for GodzGirl Hotel discount rate while rooms are still available!

The Mission - GodzGirl Network™ is a California non-profit 501(c)(3)organization. Our mission is to educate and empower young ladies. It serves as an outlet to open the lines of communication so that they will begin to express their concerns and feelings. The organization is Faith-based and advocates abstinence from pre-marital sex, drugs, and alcohol. We here at GodzGirl Network™ promote a lifestyle of sexual purity and it is our hope that each girl, through the gaining of knowledge and the invitation to express themselves, be empowered to make wise decisions and live long, healthy, wholesome lives.

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Pinstripe Outlines Best Practices for Talent Management at The Human Capital Institute 'Quality of Hire' Innovation Tour

Pinstripe Outlines Best Practices for Talent Management at The Human Capital Institute 'Quality of Hire' Innovation Tour

Joining Forces with Eastman Kodak and PathPoint Consulting; Experts Explore Quality of Hires for Financial Advantage The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator advancing the science of strategic talent management, along with Pinstripe, a rapidly-growing recruitment outsourcing company, announced that they are co-sponsoring an innovation tour focused on quality hiring and how human capital measurement principles can be used effectively in talent acquisition.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) April 22, 2008

The Human Capital Institute (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org) (HCI), a global professional association and educator advancing the science of strategic talent management, along with Pinstripe (http://www. pinstripetalent. com), a rapidly-growing recruitment outsourcing company, announced that they are co-sponsoring an innovation tour focused on quality hiring and how human capital measurement principles can be used effectively in talent acquisition.

HCI’s Innovation Tour, "Quality of Hire – The Illusive Business Metric," will bring together expert presenters from Pinstripe, PathPoint Consulting and Eastman Kodak to discuss how quality hires can support organizational goals and in turn, improve bottom-line results. The event will take place from 7:30 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. Central Time on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the St. Louis Marriott West.

“Leading employers are shifting their hire quality measurements from external influencers, like talent pools and market conditions, to a truer internal metric,” said Amy Lewis, community director for HCI’s online Talent Acquisition learning track. “They are examining how adept their management and processes are at attracting and hiring top talent.”

The breakfast event will feature presentations by and discussions between industry leaders including Van Latham, an industrial and organizational psychologist and practice leader for Pathpoint Consulting; Elizabeth Petro, director, talent acquisition & strategy development–Global Shared Services for Eastman Kodak; Sue Marks, CEO of Pinstripe; and Jeff Struve, senior vice president of Pinstripe. Attendees will also get an up-close look at how Eastman Kodak is evolving one of the world’s great global consumer brands into one of the world’s great global employment brands.

“In today’s volatile economy, organizations must focus on hiring and retaining talented employees to support overall business goals,” said Sue Marks, CEO of Pinstripe. “Attracting key contributors, and utilizing a talent management program to maximize and measure their contributions, takes an organization to the next level. We are pleased to be able to join HCI in sharing this valuable knowledge with other business leaders.”

The Pinstripe-sponsored HCI Innovation Tour is free with advance registration at www. humancapitalinstitute. org (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org), and is recommended for director, vice-president and C-level executives in human capital, recruiting, finance and operations.

ABOUT PINSTRIPE
Pinstripe Inc. designs, builds and manages high-performance, large-scale talent acquisition solutions. For clients in industries that include financial services, technology, telecommunications, healthcare and others, Pinstripe’s innovative approach to Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) integrates sourcing, recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and engagement into a complete, end-to-end outsourced acquisition and retention solution. For healthcare organizations, Pinstripe’s Healthcare Group offers the provider-side experience it takes to help clients reduce their recruitment and labor costs while continuing to provide the highest quality of patient care. Pinstripe’s Project Search Group offers on-demand hiring solutions that allow companies to choose from discrete modules of service—using just what they need, when and where they need it. Clients choose services that best complement their existing capabilities, while
Controlling the overall costs of recruitment. More information is available at www. pinstripetalent. com.

ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE
The Human Capital Institute is a global think tank, educator, researcher and professional association defining the agenda and setting the pace for the new business science of human capital management. With more than 110,000 members in over 40 countries, HCI offers a new association framework that cuts across the silos of recruitment, HR/OD, finance, sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing and IT. The organization provides key executives, line managers and human capital professionals with the newest education, most effective tools and best practices in talent strategy, acquisition, alignment, engagement, deployment, measurement and retention.

HCI believes that the future belongs to leaders with innovative ideas and strategic knowledge. The organization invites professionals to learn, share and grow their careers with HCI’s comprehensive resources, and to join HCI’s high-achieving, forward-looking membership community. For more information, visit www. humancapitalinstitute. org.

PRESS CONTACTS
On Behalf of Pinstripe
Jennifer Buchhalter
781-990-3455

Human Capital Institute
Laura Polas
866-538-1909
Press(at)humancapitalinstitute. org

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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TGI Healthworks Presents the First Plant Medicine Expo & Healthcare Provider Conference

TGI Healthworks Presents the First Plant Medicine Expo & Healthcare Provider Conference

TGI Healthworks, a national leader in the formation and production of medical and pharmaceutical conferences, will host the first the Plant Medicine Expo & Healthcare Provider Conference in Denver, Colorado on September 25-26. The PME/HPC is a truly educational conference designed to provide physicians, health care providers and individuals suffering from chronic medical conditions with comprehensive, objective information about medical marijuana.

New York, NY (Vocus) September 7, 2010

TGI Healthworks (http://tgihealthworks. com/), a national leader in the formation and production of medical and pharmaceutical conferences, will host the first the Plant Medicine Expo & Healthcare Provider Conference (http://www. PlantMedicineExpo. com) in Denver, Colorado on September 25-26. The PME/HPC is a truly educational conference designed to provide physicians, health care providers and individuals suffering from chronic medical conditions with comprehensive, objective information about medical marijuana.

Unlike the myriad of medical marijuana conferences that cater primarily to long time advocates of medical and recreational marijuana, the PME/HPC targets the uninitiated, under-informed and reticent potential patients and physicians who may be aware of medical marijuana as a potential treatment option, but who otherwise lack the understanding needed to make an educated determination on its appropriateness for their condition.

The conference, which will be broken into three separate parts (a healthcare provider conference; consumer conference; and exhibitor expo), offers a professional forum in which to learn about and discuss the range of issues attendant to the medical marijuana health care industry.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CONFERENCE
The Healthcare Provider Conference (http://www. PlantMedicineExpo. com) begins Saturday, September 25 at 8:30 a. m. and will run until 4:30 p. m. This portion of the conference will cater to the needs of physicians and healthcare providers, focusing on current research, legal issues and medical studies. Some of the conference sessions include:
The Legal Landscape for Medical Marijuana: What Physicians Should Know – Diane Hoffman, Law and Health Program Director, University of Maryland School of Law. Discussion: Expert introduction to the federal law governing medical marijuana (MMJ), the decriminalization of MMJ in 14 states, and the variations of laws in these 14 states with regards to how they affect healthcare professionals. Compassionate Treatment for Pain and Palliative Care - Dr. Donald I. Abrams, Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, Chief of Hematology/Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital and Director of Integrative Oncology Research at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Discussion: The effective use of MMJ for patients who are terminally ill or are afflicted by an incurable disease state. Detailed description of how MMJ alleviates or significantly decreases pain associated with these patient states.
Medical Marijuana - Past, Present, and Future - Dr. Alan Shackleford, Practicing Physician, Amarimed, Denver. Discussion: A brief history of cannabinoids and their effective use for medical and psychological issues. New uses for MMJ will also be discussed as will a call to action to allow testing of medical marijuana on additional disease states.
The Truth About Marijuana Addiction - M. L. Mathre, RN, MSN, CARN, Army veteran, and President & Founding Director of Patients Out of Time. Discussion: Is Marijuana addictive? The research and medical proof behind it. Also, how MMJ can assist in addiction therapy with other substance abuse.
Bringing MMJ to your Practice - Tim Tipton, 30 year MMJ professional. Discussion: Expand your practice through MMJ treatment options. A question-and-answer session will be provided at the end to help facilitate open discussion about navigating MMJ business decisions.

CONSUMER CONFERENCE
The consumer conference, takes place on Saturday and Sunday of the conference, and will provide current medical marijuana patients and potential patients with relevant information to help them make informed decisions about their pain management options. Conference sessions range from current research to culinary options from a well-respected nutritionist. Some examples are:

The Legal Landscape for Medical Marijuana: What Patients Should Know, - Diane Hoffman, Law and Health Program Director, University of Maryland School of Law. Discussion: Highlights what patients need to do to avoid arrest and prosecution in states that have passed medical marijuana laws and clarifies distinctions between laws that protect patients from arrest and others that allow arrest but permit patients to use a defense of need for medical marijuana if prosecuted.
The Truth About Cannabis Addiction - M. L. Mathre, RN, MSN, CARN. Discussion: Is Marijuana addictive? The research and medical proof behind it. Also, how MMJ can assist in addiction therapy with other substance abuse – the patient perspective
Your Body and the Cannabinoid System - Dr. Bob Melamede, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Biology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Discussion: How medical marijuana works in the body is still largely unknown. Come find out what scientists and physicians have discovered and what still needs to be answered.
Saying Yes or No, Making the Emotional Decision to Medicate with Marijuana - Laurie Ferguson, PhD, health psychologist. Discussion: You heard negative statements about marijuana your entire life. How do you make the emotional changes necessary to embrace this drug if you and your prescriber decide it is the right treatment protocol for you?

About PME/HPC
The Plant Medicine Expo & Healthcare Provider Conference (http://www. PlantMedicineExpo. com) is a truly educational conference designed to provide individuals suffering from chronic medical conditions with comprehensive, objective information about medical marijuana. PME/HPC also provides insights and information to providers of medical marijuana and traditional healthcare providers who are curious about the medical marijuana option and process. Plant Medicine Expo in Denver is the first of several by TGI Healthworks that are being organized in states where medical marijuana is legal. For more information, visit the PME/HPC website: http://www. plantmedicineexpo. com (http://www. plantmedicineexpo. com).

About TGI Healthworks
TGI Healthworks is an international educational firm created for physicians and patients. Since 1999, TGI Healthworks has been exclusively focused on education through national grassroots programs within the healthcare discipline that are designed to build and sustain communities of people with chronic diseases. Corporate office: 515 N. Midland Ave., Upper Nyack, NY 10960, +1-845-348-0400.

For more information and registration, visit www. PlantMedicineExpo. com. For local and regional media inquiries, contact Michael Hoog, 303-717-2410 or at mhoog(at)corporateadvocates(dot)net. For national and international media inquiries, contact Tamara York, 917-328-4408 or tamara(at)tamarayorkpr(dot)com.

In accordance with Colorado state law, no exhibitor will be able to dispense or display medical marijuana. The Sheraton Denver Downtown hotel is a non-smoking facility.

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If your body is truly your sacred temple, there is only one place to be...the Sacred Experience. The Experience is on its way to Houston in November, after hosting a fabulous event in Dallas October 29-30, 2004.

(PRWEB) October 22, 2004

November 19-20th 2004, amidst the hustle and bustle of one the largest metropolitan areas, more than 100 individuals will find a “sacred” event. The Sacred Experience will be held in Houston, Texas at the Hotel Derek, located at 2525 W. Loop South. The Sacred Experience is a unique event for those who wish to reconnect with and care for his or her Sacred Temple.

About the event, Brandi Richard, president of Sacred Aroma, stated, "This is a first for our company. We believe in total wellness and saw an opportunity to bring a mixture of people, products, and services together for a beautiful event. The Sacred Experience will provide stimulation for all five senses to foster realignment of body, mind and spirit. "

The Sacred Experience will benefit Dallas Cowboy Roy WilliamsÂ’ Safety Net Foundation. The foundation is committed to making a difference in the lives of low-income single mother households in the Dallas metropolitan community. The organization is passionate about providing the necessary resources, assistance, and support needed to enhance the quality of life for families of single mothers.

Each Sacred Experience includes your choice of two 30-minute spa treatments (manicure, pedicure or full-body massage), dinner, live entertainment by local Dallas band Common Folk, local spoken word artist Von and a fall fashion show. Participants can choose to attend on Friday from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am or Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Sacred Experience Netweaving Business Mixer will be held on Saturday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Sponsored by SistahsConnect. com, MalaikaDesignz. com, YourDevineDestiny. com, JDezigns. com, and exclamation points, the Sacred Experience will provide a myriad of experiences for attendees, including a "Netweaving" Business Mixer, as well as a marketplace and health pavilion.

For more information, please visit www. thesacredexperience. com. Additional events are planned for New Orleans, Louisiana in 2004 and many more cities in 2005.

For media inquiries, please contact exclamation points at 281-752-0052 x 1 or via email at press@expointsonline. com

About Sacred Aroma

Sacred Aroma provides natural bath, body, fragrance and life products. The goal of Sacred Aroma products is ” to allow you to share your gifts with the world surrounded by the Sacred Aroma that fits you.” Additionally, Sacred Aroma strives to share the concept “your body is a sacred temple.”

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American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) Funds Caregiver Research and Education

American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) Funds Caregiver Research and Education

To assist caregivers and ultimately patients, ABTA recently funded three projects directed to helping caregivers.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 10, 2007

Caring for a person living with a brain tumor can be frustrating and overwhelming, often because of a lack of direction, information and support.

"Caregivers are often the forgotten piece of the brain tumor patient's care and recovery process," said ABTA Executive Director Naomi Berkowitz.

To assist caregivers and ultimately patients, ABTA recently funded three projects directed to helping caregivers:

1) The gathering of pilot data about the psychological and physical effects of caring for a person with a brain tumor. The data helped researchers at the University of Pittsburgh receive a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the mental and physical health of caregivers.

"This is groundbreaking research; it will definitely document the tremendous difficulties facing caregivers," said Berkowitz.

2) The replication and distribution of the "The Caregivers," a new documentary produced by the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Neurological Surgery and their Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. It was sent to 750 clinicians who treat brain tumor patients. The documentary highlights the unique, day-to-day challenges of brain tumor patients, family caregivers and their professional caregivers, through four personal and poignant stories. The DVD was accompanied by a Facilitator's Guide. Together, they provide a training tool to be used for the next generation of physicians.

"Caregivers and physicians ultimately share the same goal: to optimally treat and care for the person living with a brain tumor," said Berkowitz. "'The Caregivers' honestly and compassionately explores this complicated partnership, and heightens awareness for improved communication and coordinated care."

3) The distribution of Orientation to Caregiving: A Handbook for Family Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumors to clinicians. In addition, the handbook is now available to caregivers on the ABTA's Web site: www. abta. org. The book, by the same group at UCSF who produced the DVD, is meant to assist caregivers in their arduous task of giving care. All aspects of caregiving are covered.

"These items, along with new research, will help pave the way for improved caregiver communication and resources," said Berkowitz.

The ABTA offers numerous caregiver resources at www. abta. org or by calling 800-886-2282. The ABTA offers "Caring for Your Parents" fact sheets; "Tips for Living and Coping" a monthly e-bulletin for patients and caregivers; "The Caring Column," a monthly online column with caregiver tips and advice; and "Support Resources" fact sheets. Social workers are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. Central Standard Time (CST), to answer questions and provide resource assistance, counseling and support.

Founded in 1973, the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) strives to eliminate brain tumors through research while meeting the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. The ABTA provides 40+ publications, resource information, and monthly e-mail communications to help patients and families better understand a brain tumor diagnosis, assist in making educated informed treatment choices, and to ready them for survivorship. More information is available at www. abta. org. To contact ABTA, email info@abta. org or call 800-886-2282.

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Landscape Structures Manufactures School Playgrounds to Help Children and Families Stay Active

Landscape Structures Manufactures School Playgrounds to Help Children and Families Stay Active

Groveland Elementary School in Minnetonka, Minn., just recently celebrated the grand opening of their new school playground from Landscape Structures. Referred to as the “green, fit and fun playground” by school officials, Groveland’s school playground promotes health and encourages all children to play longer with its inclusive play design.

Delano, MN (PRWEB) September 16, 2010

Groveland Elementary School in Minnetonka, Minn., just recently celebrated the grand opening of their new school playground from Landscape Structures. Referred to as the “green, fit and fun playground” by school officials, Groveland’s school playground (http://www. playlsi. com/Explore-Products/Pages/Explore-Products. aspx) promotes health and encourages all children to play longer with its inclusive play design.

As the new school year kicks into high gear, the days of never-ending swimming, biking and trips to the playground have come to an end. Schedules are becoming busier for children and families because of homework, after-school programs and other extracurricular activities. But in order to teach children about building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, parents and teachers must find ways to work activity and exercise into busy schedules, and school playgrounds are just one of the ways to do this.

There are many ways to encourage healthy lifestyles for children and families. The following ideas are just a start, but they are sure to help children feel better and grow stronger throughout the school year:
Exercise together. Put together a family basketball game, play football in the yard or take a community education fitness class. Schedule activity and exercise time. Instead of going to a movie, go to the zoo. It’s a great place to walk and learn. Take up a new sport. Bowling, ice skating, broomball, water polo, golf—the choices are limitless! Plan active vacations. A warm-weather destination can provide swimming, seashell hunts and hiking, while cold weather offers skiing, snowshoeing and even building snow forts! Play. Local parks and school playgrounds offer lots of activities— swings, slides, climbing walls and more— for parents and children to get exercise.

Landscape Structures Inc. (http://www. playlsi. com/) is a Minnesota-based commercial playground equipment manufacturer specializing in school playgrounds (http://www. playlsi. com/Explore-Products/Pages/Explore-Products. aspx). Innovative playground products from Landscape Structures offer many ways for children to stay healthy. Click here for more ideas to keep children fit, and search Landscape Structures playground designs.

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Silver Diner Wants You To “Eat Well, Do Well”

Silver Diner Wants You To “Eat Well, Do Well”

Local Restaurant Launches Two New Initiatives to Keep the Community Healthy

Rockville, MD (Vocus) June 14, 2010

Silver Diner (http://www. silverdiner. com), the local MD, VA and NJ restaurants offering families high-quality, healthy meals in a fun atmosphere, continues to maintain its Fresh & Local initiative with two new programs designed to encourage people to Eat Well and Do Well. Continuing its support of the local community, Silver Diner has launched its “Eat Well, Do Well” (http://www. silverdiner. com/eat-well-do-well) rewards program. Working with Action for Healthy Kids (http://take. actionforhealthykids. org/site/Clubs? club_id=1211&pg=main) and the Virginia Food Systems Council (http://www. virginiafoodsystemcouncil. org/), “Eat Well, Do Well” will not just reward club members like traditional loyalty programs but will also donate funds to local schools to improve nutrition and fitness programs. The funds raised this summer will be used to provide fresh and local, healthier food options for this fall’s Farm to School Week. Silver Diner will continue to raise funds on an ongoing basis to put towards school’s healthy kids programs.

Silver Diner has been focusing on keeping today’s youth educated and excited about nutrition by offering a full kids menu featuring 20 different entrees, more than half designed to offer healthy options. Of the 30,000 kids meals served each month, the restaurant has seen a significant increase in the amount of children opting for the healthy choices.

“With a growing concern over the rise in childhood obesity, school lunches have taken the spotlight. With the increased involvement from companies like us and public figures such as the First Lady, we can help turn the tide,” said Robert Giaimo, co-founder and CEO of Silver Diner. “As a nation, we are struggling to find the funds to ensure that our children have the healthy and fresh options they need to fight obesity.

‘Eat Well, Do Well’ was developed to contribute to our own local community, guaranteeing $30,000 from the summer launch to fund Farm to School Week and an additional goal of $150,000 to fund programs throughout the year, with the hope of becoming a national initiative to help solve the under-funding of school nutrition programs.”

In addition to bringing fresh and healthy food choices to the local schools, Silver Diner will bring local farm fresh fruits, vegetables and produce to the community. Starting Saturday, June 11th, Silver Diner will be holding Farmers Markets at various locations. The inaugural event will be held at the restaurant’s Clarendon location. The market will remain open from 9:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. and will feature fresh produce and vegetables from The Maple Avenue Market Farm and Lucia's Farm.

“We want to feature as much local food as possible in our menu selections, so what you see on the outside, you will eat on the inside. Our Farmers Market gives us access to fresh picked produce to use in our restaurant and offers local farms a venue to sell their products,” said Ype Von Hengst, co-founder and chef at Silver Diner. “When we updated our menu, we brought food straight from the farm to our tables, now we’ve brought the actual farm!”

For more than 20 years, Silver Diner has been a part of the DC metro area’s history, serving home style favorites to local families. But, the local icon has updated its menu with local, farm fresh ingredients (http://www. silverdiner. com/healthier-dining-options). Silver Diner now boasts a food supply from local farms such as Kreider and Martin to offer meat, eggs, milk, produce and even coffee shipped within a few hours rather than days. The menu also features new sections for those guests on restrictive diets including “600 Calorie Entrées” and “Gluten Free Options” in addition to the classics customers love.

About Silver Diner
With restaurants throughout Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey, Silver Diner is the preferred local restaurant for families seeking high-quality and healthy choices. The Diner offers classic American Favorites prepared with fresh and local ingredients. Guests get a high quality family dining experience in a retro-cool diner atmosphere.

For more information and to view the complete directory of locations visit www. SilverDiner. com. Visit the Silver Diner on Facebook (http://www. facebook. com/pages/The-Silver-Diner/168532409200) or follow @silver_diner (http://twitter. com/Silver_Diner) on Twitter for the latest information and deals.

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Loughton-based HCL Healthcare Presents £43,535 to Haven House Children’s Hospice

Loughton-based HCL Healthcare Presents £43,535 to Haven House Children’s Hospice

HCL Healthcare, the market leading recruitment agency for health professionals and a part of HCL plc, today presented a cheque for £43,535 to Haven House, the Woodford Green based children’s hospice.

(PRWeb UK) January 20, 2011

HCL Healthcare, the market leading recruitment agency for health professionals and a part of HCL plc, today presented a cheque for £43,535 to Haven House, the Woodford Green based children’s hospice.

Loughton-based HCL Healthcare, which supplies allied health professionals and health science staff to the NHS and private sector, has been actively involved in fundraising for Haven House for the past three years, and has raised approximately £75,000 in that time. The company set itself a target of £20,000 for 2010, and succeeded in raising £21,767.56.

This impressive total was achieved by a range of traditional and more unusual fundraising activities including voluntary salary sacrifice, sponsored goatee-growing, a festive fun run, a black and white minstrel ball and, for Managing Director Daren Reisman, a daring crossing of the Grand Canyon on a zip-line.

As a mark of support HCL plc, HCL Healthcare’s parent company, agreed to match the amount raised, bringing the total to £43,535.12. Mr Reisman delivered a cheque for the donation to Haven House today. The event was also attended by Ian Sparks OBE, Chief Executive of Haven House, and some of the hospice’s young residents.

The staff of HCL Healthcare say they fully intend to break their own fundraising record for Haven House in 2011 and have already planned a series of daring and unusual stunts, including a bungee-jump off the 1,149 ft Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, and a “white collar” boxing match between Mr Reisman and an opponent in Essex in mid-April.

Daren Reisman said:

“All of us at HCL Healthcare feel proud and privileged to be able to support Haven House. The hospice is a fantastic home from home which enables young people with serious health conditions to live life to the full, and to spend quality time with their families. We really challenged ourselves this year to smash our £20,000 target and had a fantastic time doing so – and we’re very pleased that our parent company has agreed to match the amount we raised. Our focus now is on 2011, when we hope to raise even more cash.”

Ian Sparks OBE, Chief Executive of Haven House said:

“HCL Healthcare have been amazing supporters of Haven House over the past three years. They are passionate about our work, enthusiastic in their fundraising and always have fun while supporting us. Daren Reisman has led the way for his team with his zip wire crossing of the Grand Canyon and his planned bungee jump later this year.”

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Contact:
Helen Tarbet
Helen(dot)tarbet(at)hclplc. com
020 7451 1451

About HCL plc
HCL Healthcare is part of HCL plc, a leading global recruitment and staffing agency for all healthcare and social care staff including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and qualified social workers. Headquartered in London, the company has operations across the world, and large offices in Australia, North America and India. HCL plc was listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in 2005 (AIM: HLO).

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RocamojoÂ’s New Flavors Charm Coffee Drinkers

RocamojoÂ’s New Flavors Charm Coffee Drinkers

Rocamojo, Inc., one of the fastest growing coffee alternatives in the Natural and Specialty Grocery aisles has introduced three new flavors - Vanilla Nut, Hazelnut and Mocha - for both their popular Rocamojo - the 100% Roasted Soy Coffee Alternative and their low acid, extremely smooth Rocamojo Blend, the Gourmet Coffee/ Roasted Soy Blend.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 24, 2005

Rocamojo, Inc's new flavors are making it easier for the coffee consumer to balance great taste with better health. The company expects that with the increased presence flavors, essentially growing from two products on the shelf to eight, the public’s awareness and acceptance of a healthier and tastier choice will increase sales for Rocamojo enormously. Staying ahead of the coffee buying trends, Rocamojo, Inc. is not trying to turn people away from coffee like other coffee alternative companies. Rocamojo, Inc. is dedicated to helping consumers find healthier ways to enjoy “the coffee experience” by offering smarter choices for both those who can and can’t drink coffee.

“We’re matching up beautifully with the research of the National Coffee Association. They found that the three most popular flavors among consumers are Vanilla Nut, Hazelnut and Mocha. Our research has shown that when flavoring our blend of beans, the results have been overwhelming. When folks need caffeine, our Rocamojo Blend provides the right amount of caffeine with much less acid. Those who want no caffeine or can’t drink coffee turn to Rocamojo. But adding the flavors has open the flood gates to meet the growing demands of what is becoming an over acidic society. We are at the forefront of putting the word “smooth” back into coffee market and as a result, we’re starting to really have some fun,” says Michael Moss, President of Rocamojo, Inc.

In addition, Rocamojo Blend uses Growers First certified organic coffee beans, safely grown among orchids and butterflies 4,500 feet above sea level. Growers First is one of the world’s most respected socially and environmentally aware coffee bean growers’ association. Growers First offers fair prices to farmers while also implementing medical, social and economic relief programs. The organization markets coffee to roasters, retailers, and fundraisers, providing direct payment to the farmers. “Our non-gmo, organic soy is grown right here in the United States so that we can continue to assist the American Farmer, as well” adds Moss.

All Rocamojo products sell for a suggested retail of $7.99 - $8.99 per pound. They are available in about 1,200 natural and gourmet stores nationwide including most Whole Foods. Visit www. rocamojo. com to order and to find store locations by state. Products are also available through Amazon. com. For more information about Growers First, visit their website at www. growersfirst. org.

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Top Weight Loss Products and Pills for 2006, Don’t Let Your New Year's Resolution Start to Go Moldy

Top Weight Loss Products and Pills for 2006, Don’t Let Your New Year's Resolution Start to Go Moldy

Diet tips and the right weight loss products to make New Year's Resolutions a true success in 2006.

Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) January 11, 2006

With the New Year beginning – Now is the time to begin our new diet and exercise programs and start making good on our “New Year Resolutions”. And, with so many diet and exercise supplements on the market, "consumers can be overwhelmed with choices and unsure what products may be useful for their goals." says Vincent Moore product specialist for 4starhealth. com Many consumers may be looking for a Metabolism booster, Fat Burner, or stimulant free dieting supplement; or consumers may want low glycemic energy drinks or protein powders.

The facts are the body uses it's sugar supplies first, to fuel the body, independent of whether you are or are not exercising – and before burning fat and finally protein.

To lose weight consumers must focus on burning fat – Here are few choices (1) take supplements that block the highly glycemic foods from being used as fuel - forcing our body to burn fat for fuel (2) consume less food or energy supplements that are primarily highly glycemic supplements - this is what many good diet programs more-to-less says (3) burn more calories by exercising more. With any of these choices diet consumers may want to make protein readily available so that they can burn less of their muscle, while knowing bodies will not store protein as fat, and that excess protein is waste. Fat burners and metabolism boosters can help burn more fat while our body is running low on sugar supplies.

These facts have not changed while the dieting craze has gone from low-fat to low-carb and thankfully has now targeted our consumption of high glycemic foods as a key factor that heavily weighs on our ability to burn fat consumed or stored in our bodies. Sure, an all protein diet will force us to burn fat and protein; but consumers should eat healthy amounts of sugars and fats – fruits, vegetables, etc. Fat is easily stored in the body while protein is not; and our body won’t be burning much fat, and will store fats, while running on a heavy supply of sugar.

Knowing which weight loss supplements will work best for each weight loss goal, gives consumers the ammunition they need to accomplish their goals. http://www.4starhealth. com/weight_loss. php (http://www.4starhealth. com/weight_loss. php) has full reviews of the top weight loss products and only lists 4 star products.

Www.4starhealth. com also carries a number of top rated nutritional products to help with overall health and fitness.

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Viral Marketing Expert Bill Balderaz to Speak at MindLeaders International Users Conference

Viral Marketing Expert Bill Balderaz to Speak at MindLeaders International Users Conference

Viral Marketing and Search Engine Optimization Professional to Offer Proven Strategies for Making the Internet a Key Part of Marketing Programs

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) September 19, 2007

MindLeaders has invited Bill Balderaz to speak about viral marketing (http://www. webbedmarketing. com/buzz. html) and search engine optimization (http://www. webbedmarketing. com/searchengineoptimization. html) at its annual International Users Conference (http://www. mliuc. com/) in October.

As President of Webbed Marketing and author of the Buzz Saw (http://buzz. ducttapemarketing. com/) blog, Balderaz "will bring his extensive knowledge of Internet marketing (http://www. webbedmarketing. com/) to our International Users Conference," said Phillip Payne, Director of Marketing for MindLeaders.

Balderaz began his career in Internet marketing during the "dot com" boom of the mid-nineties and started Webbed Marketing in 2006. Balderaz will share his experiences working with online advertising, word of mouth marketing, and viral marketing.

Balderaz has had the unique experience of working with a wide range of clients - from multinational corporations, to household name retail brands, to aggressive startups.

"MindLeaders is a world class organization and a leader in the e-learning industry," Balderaz said. "It's great to be a part of one of the premiere events in the training world."

"Businesses interested in Internet marketing have the same objective - use the Internet to help their business grow," says Balderaz. "Viral marketing (http://www. webbedmarketing. com/buzz. html) and search engine optimization are key factors in accomplishing this goal and I'm excited to have the chance to connect with MindLeaders' clients."

The event provides practical information from customers that are willing to share their successes and challenges with attendees through breakout training sessions, panel discussion, and informal networking. MindLeaders staff, from a variety of departments, will also share information to help attendees maximize their investment in e-Learning solutions. This year's agenda will include MindLeaders product training as well, including PLuS, MindLeaders Central, and the reference library.

About MindLeaders

MindLeaders is an employee and performance-improvement company with over 25 years of experience in delivering e-learning and employee development solutions. MindLeaders provides personalized learning that supports organizational success. Their e-learning tools cover topics ranging from networking in an enterprise environment to personal use of the PC and from healthcare privacy issues to business skills. MindLeaders is based in Dublin, Ohio.

About Webbed Marketing
Webbed Marketing consists of a team of experts with Internet marketing experience predating the launch of Google. The firm's objective is to help businesses grow by using the Internet to reach buyers and online influencers. Webbed Marketing offers its clients full Internet marketing services including online community building, viral marketing programs, pay-per-click search management, search engine optimization and affiliate program management. To learn more about Webbed Marketing visit http://www. webbedmarketing. com/ (http://www. webbedmarketing. com/).

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Data Protection Vendor Unitrends Revives Hospital’s IT Infrastructure When Backup Exec and ARCserve Fail

Data Protection Vendor Unitrends Revives Hospital’s IT Infrastructure When Backup Exec and ARCserve Fail

Rappahannock replaces confusing and unreliable backup software with Unitrends backup appliances

Columbia, SC (PRWEB) September 15, 2010

Unitrends, the leading provider in integrated and scalable backup solutions (http://www. unitrends. com), today announced that Rappahannock General Hospital terminated its use of Backup Exec and ARCserve in favor of Unitrends backup appliances (http://www. unitrends. com/backup-appliance. html) for an instant improvement in backup, archiving and disaster recovery usability, reliability and performance.

Prior to deploying Unitrends’ solution, Virginia’s Rappahannock General Hospital had two tape-based backup software products, Backup Exec and ARCserve, which were necessary to protect their single information technology infrastructure. “The two backup software products were very confusing to use and were not helping me do my job in securing data,” David Glosser, IS Engineer, Rappahannock General Hospital, said.

The backup software products were failing to protect RGH’s mission-critical information technology infrastructure, which were responsible for protecting a growing amount of critical data from foundation and engineering software to physician practices and hospital information systems.

Rather than continuing to invest staff labor to resolve recurring issues with the tape solutions, RGH opted out of their Backup Exec and ARCserve licenses and replaced these backup software products with the Unitrends Recovery series backup appliances. Once implemented, Unitrends showed an immediate positive impact, dramatically lowering total cost of ownership and considerably increasing its return on investment.

Unitrends solution requires just one source for data protection to create an easy-to-manage backup and recovery process, and is the simple solution for quick, easy and reliable data protection that does not interfere with network or system performance.

“Unitrends gave us all the tools to manage and feel secure about our data backup needs,” Glosser said. “We are thrilled with our latest upgrade, as well as the support we received.”

“Healthcare is an important part of our business at Unitrends, and one in which we’ve been growing as more buyers realize the advantages of our backup solutions versus the operational and capital expenditure required for stand-alone backup software,” Mike Coney, Chief Executive Officer, Unitrends, said. “Hospitals in particular just don’t have the time or staff to invest in integrating, managing, and monitoring disparate backup software point products.”

For more information, please view the complete backup solution success story for Rappahannock General Hospital (http://www. unitrends. com/CS_rappahannock. html).

About Unitrends
Unitrends enables its customers the freedom to focus on their business instead of backup. The company achieves this through scalable, all-in-one backup solutions (http://www. unitrends. com) that no other data protection vendor can provide. Unitrends integrated backup appliance (http://www. unitrends. com/backup-appliance. html) simply protects businesses’ IT infrastructures at the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry. More companies every day join those who have discovered the customer-obsessed, enterprise-level data protection only Unitrends can offer.

Information about Unitrends can be found at http://www. unitrends. com (http://www. unitrends. com).
A VMware-based virtual appliance free trial (http://www. unitrends. com/index_try_it_free. html) is currently available for download and a Hyper-V based virtual appliance free trial (http://www. unitrends. com/hyper-v-server. html) will be offered later in 2010.

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National Health Concept Leader Massage Envy Brings Affordable Massage To A Neighborhood Near You

National Health Concept Leader Massage Envy Brings Affordable Massage To A Neighborhood Near You

Massage Envy opens 300TH clinic with another 400 in the works.

Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) January 30, 2008

Massage (http://www. MassageEnvy. com) Envy passed another key milestone on November 9, when Chris and Lisa Brandolini opened their clinic in Germantown, MD. The Brandolini's clinic marks the 300th Massage Envy open nationwide.

With another 400 clinics in various stages of development awarded to franchisees across the nation, Massage Envy continues to be the leader in bringing the benefits of massage therapy out of the elite (and expensive) spa environment and into the affordable realm of neighborhood shopping centers. In just five short years, Massage Envy has attracted over a quarter of a million members and more than 5,000 professional licensed massage therapists nationwide.

Massage Envy's Wellness Program provides members with a myriad of benefits including a monthly massage and additional massages at reduced rates. Why sign up for regular massage? Proven benefits of massage therapy (http://www. MassageEnvy. com) include lower heart rate and blood pressure, relief from and reduction in the frequency of stress-induced headaches, and muscle relaxation. Recent research shows that massage can aid in the treatment and recovery of depression and anxiety, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, insomnia, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as other conditions.

The licensed professional massage therapists at Massage Envy offer several different types of massage to choose from: Swedish massage for overall body relaxation, deep tissue massage to loosen those stubborn knots that keep your muscles tied up and tense, sports massage to stretch marathon runners and weekend warriors alike, pre-natal massage for soon-to-be moms, and reflexology. Clients don't have to choose just one type of massage for their session either--therapists can customize every massage session to fit the needs of the individual.

In addition to bringing massage therapy (http://www. MassageEnvy. com) out of the spa and into the local neighborhood, their operating hours make it easier than ever to find time for a little relaxation and rejuvenation. They are open seven days a week with late evening hours to accommodate busy schedules. With 300 clinics open nationwide, even when clients aren't home (sometimes when they need it most) they can enjoy the benefits of massage.

Massage Envy's motto, "a massage for every body," has never been more true. Their franchisees and licensed massage therapists alike are dedicated to bringing the benefits of massage (http://www. MassageEnvy. com) to the masses at an affordable price during convenient hours.
For more information about Massage Envy, visit their website at www. MassageEnvy. com.

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Amazon Thunder To Donate 10% Of Sales to Hope For Haiti Through February 28, 2010

Amazon Thunder To Donate 10% Of Sales to Hope For Haiti Through February 28, 2010

10% of all Amazon Thunder gross online product sales will go to Hope for Haiti in an effort to bring desperately needed health and medical supplies to the people of Haiti.

Carson City, NV (PRWEB) January 23, 2010

In an effort to help the people of Haiti, Amazon Thunder, an industry leading manufacturer of organic acai berry (http://www. amazonthunder. com) products, has announced they will be donating 10% of all online gross product sales until February 28, 2010 to "Hope for Haiti". Amazon Thunder has a large amount of repeat customers who buy acai berry products on a regular basis, so this commitment should help raise a significant amount of money which will be applied to purchasing health and medical supplies for the suffering people of Haiti.

"Hope for Haiti is a reputable foundation dedicated to helping the people who need assistance the most right now," said Todd Reum, CEO of Amazon Thunder, "We hope this small contribution will help purchase important disaster relief supplies which are desperately needed in Haiti."

In addition to giving 10% of the gross sales to the Hope for Haiti foundation, Amazon Thunder also offers a coupon code on their website (helphaiti) good for 30% off of normal prices. This is in an effort to increase sales through February 28 to generate the most income possible for the charity.

"We researched Hope for Haiti through CharityNavigator. com to make sure the funds we were donating would be used properly. They have an impeccable record and we are glad we can offer our assistance in this way," said Reum, who started Amazon Thunder in 2005.

On the Amazon Thunder website (www. AmazonThunder. com), there is a list of the disaster relief supplies which are desperately needed in Haiti. Everything from lotion, medical soap, sparonox, aspirin, vitamins, children's Tylenol, and more. Hope for Haiti (www. hopeforhaiti. com) is dedicated to getting these supplies to the people of Haiti.

Amazon Thunder is well-known for being one of the only manufacturers in the acai berry (http://www. amazonthunder. com) industry that produces an organic and kosher certified acai berry product. They are a world leader in Amazon rain forest herbal supplements and Acai nutraceutical wellness products. 3% of Amazon Thunder raw material purchases are donated to the SOS Amazon Fund which provides essential Amazon biodiversity education, eco-friendly farming strategies, medical, dental, schooling, clothing, food and other essentials to the Amazon indigenous people.

Hope for Haiti is a charitable organization founded by JoAnne Kuehner who has been helping the people of Haiti for over 20 years through education and other humanitarian efforts.

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Health Care Innovators Promote Consumer Choice As Key To Reform

Health Care Innovators Promote Consumer Choice As Key To Reform

Roundtable Assesses Market Opportunities

Greenwich, CT (Vocus) March 17, 2008

As the call for health care reform intensifies, policymakers should look to grassroots innovators for guidance. There's plenty to learn, in particular, from those developing new incentives to promote consumer responsibility.

And while many officials are laying their bets on blanket Internet-driven solutions, even basic systems such as electronic prescribing face huge obstacles. Instead, some innovators are pursuing solutions that often involve hands-on approaches.

On Wednesday, March 12th, Lyceum Associates hosted a discussion group that considered different approaches, and also, more broadly, market opportunities in consumer choice. This event followed in the entrepreneurs' workshop series, and featured presentations by leading innovators.

The roundtable met at the Union League Club in New York City, and included senior executives from the following businesses: CBS Corporation, CVS Caremark Corporation and its MinuteClinic subsidiary, Hospitals Without Borders, Inspire, Medi-K Corporation, Milliman, Pfizer Inc. and RedBrick Health.

"This was another terrific experience for us," commented David Greene, president of Inspire (http://www. inspire. com/), a vanguard in online health communities. "The Lyceum community is a trusted source of valuable information and industry contacts, and an important contributor to our business development."

Participants considered a range of market-relevant topics, including provider-patient dynamics, consumer wellness initiatives, quality of care, cost-benefit solutions for employers, real-time claims adjudication and health care reform.

"We covered many issues that were important not only to the health care debate, but also our corporate strategy," added Abir Sen, chief strategy officer at RedBrick Health (http://www. redbrickhealth. com/), the leading consumer-owned health company. "I found the different perspectives particularly useful."

Mr. Sen and Mr. Greene, in addition to executives from MinuteClinic and Medi-K Corporation, each presented his company as part of the day-long roundtable. Participants contributed opinions on concept and strategy, and tied these into the day's core topics.

"For us, it was a worthwhile opportunity to interact with potential business partners, who also happen to be exceptional thought-leaders," noted Laurent Amouyal, president of Medi-K Corporation (http://www. MediKredit. co. za/), a top international provider of real-time claims adjudication just now entering the US market. "I look forward to continuing the discussion in future events."

About Lyceum Associates
Lyceum Associates develops and manages information networks that connect a broad range of economic stakeholders on topics of industry and corporate transition. Members gain from uncommon access to strategic discussion and the networking opportunities that arise from this.

The Lyceum community features leading financial, corporate and industry professionals, all of whom interact as equal participants in offline and online settings. Many of the participants are current and former company founders and chief executives. Several of these individuals have contributed articles to the newsletter. This collaborative effort produces a truly customized experience.

Lyceum Associates, Inc. is a registered investment adviser.

Contact:
Sydney Williams
Lyceum Associates, Inc.
(203) 542-5208
Info @ lyceumassociates. com

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Atkins Believes Study Citing Better Feelings of Well-Being with Low Fat Diet Offers Lessons on Managing Low Carb Diets

Atkins Believes Study Citing Better Feelings of Well-Being with Low Fat Diet Offers Lessons on Managing Low Carb Diets

A recent Archives of Internal Medicine study by Grant D. Brinkworth et al. assessed changes in mood for dieters on either a low fat or low carbohydrate diet. --Study authors concluded that throughout a year of dieting, a low fat plan improved overall feelings of well-being versus a low carb plan. --Atkins disagrees with the authors' interpretation of their results, as the study design provided a low carb diet with an excess of protein and inappropriate limit on salt intake, especially in the weight stabilization phase of the study.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 12, 2009

A recent Archives of Internal Medicine study by Grant D. Brinkworth et al. (1) assessed changes in mood for dieters on either a low fat or low carbohydrate diet. Study authors concluded that throughout a year of dieting, a low fat plan improved overall feelings of well-being versus a low carb plan. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. (http://www. atkins. com) disagrees with the authors' interpretation of their results, as the study design provided a low carb diet with an excess of protein and inappropriate limit on salt intake, especially in the weight stabilization phase of the study. As a result, the Brinkworth study offers two cautionary lessons in the management of low carbohydrate diets.

The first lesson is that the prescribed protein intake referred to in this study as a protein intake of 35% of daily food consumed (on average 130 g of protein) is suitable only for the first or Induction phase of Atkins. This prescription, however, becomes inappropriate as people move out of the weight loss phase and into ongoing maintenance, when total food intake must increase to maintain a steady weight. In the six months of weight stability at the end of this study, participants were reportedly still consuming 35% of their daily food intake in the form of protein - for an 80 kg subject that translates to 200-250 grams of protein per day.

This would push the upper limit of human protein tolerance - too high for the weight maintenance phase and liable to lead to a change in mood. Aboriginal hunting cultures such as the Inuit had descriptive terms for the discomfort and unpleasant mood that results from over-consuming protein, and this time-tested observation appears to have been re-discovered in the current study.

Furthermore, Christy Boling Turer, MD, a health services research fellow at the VA Medical Center, in Durham, N. C., notes that twice as many people in the low carb group were being treated for depression at the beginning of the Brinkworth study. According to Turer, that fact, as well as the high dropout rate, suggests that "these data should be viewed cautiously."

The second lesson is that carbohydrate restriction has long been known to cause a sustained increase in the excretion of salt by the kidneys (natriuresis) (2) . If this is counter-balanced by the prescription of a modest daily sodium supplement of 2 grams per day (definitely not a high salt intake), well-being and physical performance are maintained despite the carbohydrate restriction (3) (4). Without it, fatigue, lethargy, and headache are common. As both patients and dietitians typically believe in the benefits of restricting salt intake, it is likely that many of the mood and well-being symptoms reported in this study could have been ameliorated by a daily pinch of salt.

In addition, a 2007 study by a different group of researchers showed that after 24 weeks, people on low fat or low carb diets both showed improvements in mood, but the improvements were greater in the low carb group. Eric C. Westman, MD, of the Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, N. C., who helped conduct the 2007 research, says the two studies have one key difference. In his study, people on a low carbohydrate diet were allowed to eat as much as they wanted.

"The main difference between their methodology and our study methodology was that they restricted the amount that people could eat and we did not," Dr. Westman says. "That's an important thing to focus on because…if you're told you can't eat as much as you want, this may put some damper on the mood, so to speak."

A low carbohydrate diet can be safe and sustainable if managed with a modicum of care through both the weight loss and maintenance phases, which differ in a number of aspects. However the over consumption of protein and inappropriate sodium restriction, as apparently practiced in this study, indicate that we ignore these lessons of history at our peril. 

About Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., is a leading player in the $2.4 billion dollar weight control nutrition category, and offers a powerful lifetime approach to weight loss and weight management. The Atkins Nutritional Approach focuses on a healthy diet with reduced levels of refined carbohydrates and refined sugars and encourages the consumption of lean protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables and good fats. Backed by research and consumer success stories, this approach allows the body to burn more fat and work more efficiently while helping individuals feel less hungry, more satisfied and more energetic.

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. manufactures and sells a variety of nutrition bars, foods and shakes designed around the nutrition principles of the Atkins Diet™. Atkins' four product lines: Advantage®, Day Break™, Endulge™ and Cuisine™ appeal to a broad audience of both men and women who want to achieve their weight management goals and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Atkins products are available in more than 30,000 locations throughout the U. S. and internationally. For more information, visit atkins. com.

(1) Brinkworth, GD et al. Arch Int Med. 2009; 169:1873-80.
(2) Gamble JL et al. J. Biol. Chem. 1923; 57:633-695.
(3) Phinney SD, et al. J Clin Invest. 1980; 66: 1152-61.
(4) Phinney SD, et al. Metabolism. 1983; 32. 769-76.

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