Relaxation CD Launched Online by Scotland Hypnotherapist Andrew Johnson

Relaxation CD Launched Online by Scotland Hypnotherapist Andrew Johnson

Top Scottish hypnotherapist Andrew Johnson from Ayr has launched his new Relaxation CD worldwide on the Internet. It is available online from the shop on AndrewÂ’s website www. andrewjohnson. co. uk and comes with the highest possible recommendations from people who have already tried it. The CD teaches relaxation, helps ME, pain control and insomnia, reduces stress, deepens sleep, and much more. The launch of the new Relaxation CD comes at a time of growing concern about stress and stress management in the workplace.

(PRWEB) October 29, 2004

TOP Scottish hypnotherapist Andrew Johnson from Ayr has launched his new Relaxation CD worldwide on the Internet. It is available online from the shop on AndrewÂ’s website www. andrewjohnson. co. uk and comes with the highest possible recommendations from people who have already tried it.

The CD teaches relaxation, helps ME, pain control and insomnia, reduces stress, deepens sleep, and much more.

The launch of the new Relaxation CD comes at a time of growing concern about stress and stress management in the workplace. In the UK employers have a duty to safeguard the health and safety of employees under Section 2 of the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. These legal duties include minimising occupational stress. Andrew believes that employers who are concerned about the welfare of their workforce will find his relaxation CD of great benefit and value, especially as there are discounts available for bulk purchase.

Speaking at the launch of his new Relaxation CD, Andrew Johnson said: “Many traditional relaxation CDs and tapes have made the mistake of assuming a certain degree of knowledge about relaxation on the part of the listener. But I start right at the beginning, and explain what relaxation is all about.

“The CD consists of my spoken voice, accompanied by gentle guitar music, and guides the listener into a naturally deep state of relaxation that, with practice, can be recreated at any point, giving the listener some level of control over stress and tension. It is a CD that everyone could enjoy listening to and benefiting from.”

The musical backing is by guitarist John Fortune from Troon, who composed the score to fit perfectly around Andrew JohnsonÂ’s spoken words.

Andrew Johnson’s new relaxation CD is available price £12.99 post and packing free securely online at www. andrewjohnson. co. uk/buycds. htm (http://www. andrewjohnson. co. uk/buycds. htm )

It can also be ordered by post.

Andrew Johnson D. Hyp MBSCH

Andrew has been a full-time Clinical Hypnotherapist since 1996.

He trained to diploma level with the London College of Clinical Hypnosis at the Caledonian University, Glasgow.

In 2001, he was initiated as a Reiki Master/Teacher.

He is a full member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and works with private and business clients in Ayrshire and throughout Scotland.

Testimonials for Andrew JohnsonÂ’s Relaxation CD

“I just wanted to thank you for your deep relaxation CD, which I purchased just over a month ago. I have ME, which forced me to drop out of University, and had been so ill, and was made worse by my inability to relax. Using your CD every day has changed all that - by being able to relax completely I’ve started to recover amazingly, and I even managed to get to London today (I live in Essex) for an exhibition which closes on Sunday and I was desperate to see. I honestly never thought I’d be up to going. So I guess what I’m trying to say if thanks. Your CD has played a HUGE part in setting me on the road to recovery, and I don’t think words can describe how important that is to me.” - Jenni Carter.

“I love the wonderfully slow tempo of this relaxation as the narrator leads you through releasing muscle tension, relaxing your breathing and into a visualisation, using self-hypnosis. You just let yourself slip slowly, lazily, into deep relaxation. 40 minutes, with music and sounds of the sea.” Review from www. calming. orgwww. calming. org

“The CD arrived yesterday. I am impressed by the prompt service and even more by the CD. The recording is excellent quality, and the content is perfect for beginners to relax. It is spoken in a tone and at a pace that is very effective for achieving relaxation, and the background sound of the sea is soothing, whilst gentle enough that your voice can be clearly heard. I have used many relaxation tapes in my time, both for myself and with clients, and this really is one of the best.” - John Clarke, Psychiatric Nurse.

“This is one of the best and most professional relaxation recordings I’ve come across in the fifteen years that I’ve had M. E. Andrew Johnson’s deeply soothing voice, coupled with the guided progression through breathing and visualisation exercises designed to deeply relax both body and mind, continue to work for me even after many months use. Each time you find yourself at a new depth of physical relaxation, he takes you one step deeper. The CD helps me ‘switch off’ my overactive mind so I can get some quality rest, and has also helped me get to sleep. I find the voices and ‘new age’ music on many relaxation tapes begin to grate after a while, so it continues to amaze me that this CD has the opposite effect. Highly recommended.” - Theresa Coe, Action for M. E. and Interaction For M. E. editor.

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Co-exprise Partners with District of Columbia to Save Commercial Ratepayers Energy Costs Through a Unique Municipal Aggregation Program (DC Map)

Co-exprise Partners with District of Columbia to Save Commercial Ratepayers Energy Costs Through a Unique Municipal Aggregation Program (DC Map)

Co-exprise, a Pittsburgh-based technology and strategic sourcing company, has announced its participation in a joint electricity purchasing initiative in partnership with the District of Columbia designed to save DC area businesses significant energy costs.

Wexford, PA, (PRWEB) October 18, 2008

Commercial DC ratepayers can leverage the District's $35 million in annual electricity spend to lower their electricity bills, thanks to the District of Columbia Municipal Aggregation Program (DC MAP). DC MAP is administered by the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) and has saved participants millions since it began in 2004. Now, commercial DC ratepayers again have the opportunity to participate in the latest round of DC MAP and save a significant amount of money.

The District has contracted Co-exprise, Inc., which also supported previous DC MAP initiatives, to provide energy procurement services, qualify electricity suppliers, and conduct on-line, reverse energy auctions. An online reverse auction is a real-time bidding process that allows energy suppliers to see their competitor's bids but not their names. Based on this real-time market feedback, the energy suppliers continue lowering bid prices until best market price is achieved.

"Simply put, there is no downside to this program," said George Hawkins, DDOE Director. "The District Government and local businesses can lower their operating costs simply by opting in."

"Co-exprise will reach out to multiple electricity suppliers and only the most competitive and qualified suppliers will participate on bid day," said Co-exprise Chief Executive Officer William Blair. "The result will be best market price and terms for the commercial interests involved."

DDOE will reach out to past DC MAP participants as well as invite new businesses to join the aggregation program such as universities and hospitals. The first information session will take place October 21, 2008 at 10 a. m., at the Frank D. Reeves Center second floor conference room, 2000 14th Street, NW.

To learn more, or to register for the information session, call DDOE's Energy Hotline at (202) 673-6750 or email ddoe. dcmap @ dc. gov.

About Co-exprise:
Co-exprise, Inc., designs and leverages technology to accelerate and enhance the way organizations source everything from complex, direct materials to energy commodities.

Co-exprise MarketPlace delivers best market price procurement services for strategic commodities in a variety of market sectors including property management, health care, manufacturing, retail, government and education. For more information on Co-exprise and the DC MAP Energy Aggregation Program visit www. co-exprise. com.

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"The Health Colonel" Voted Best Trainer of 2005

"The Health Colonel" Voted Best Trainer of 2005

Retired Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Bob Weinstein was selected as "Best Trainer of 2005" in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Florida by the New Times in the May 12th to 18th issue of 2005 titled "Best of 2005".

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) November 25, 2006

The New Times article verbatim: "Surely you've seen him. That guy, dressed in camouflage pants and combat boots who's doing squats on Fort Lauderdale Beach with a bunch of sweaty "recruits" in tow? That's the 53-year-old Health Colonel, a. k.a. retired Army Col. Bob Weinstein.

Never have we met a man so in love with exercise. When he lets his students take a break from doing 100 pushups or lunging down the sand in a maneuver called the "Death Walk," he says, "Go get some water." But if they linger too long, he faux - barks, "This isn't happy hour!" before breaking into a grin and saying, "Oh wait... yes it is! It's always a happy hour when we are making our bodies healthy!"

On his website, www. nomorecrybabies. com, the colonel writes about his quest to "fight the enemy soldiers on American soil" -- like heart disease and obesity. But on the beach on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings, he doles out inspirational quotes, dispenses advice to the lovelorn, and leaves his troops laughing -- and buff."

More in on the New Times in Broward-Palm Beach Counties, Florida at http://www. newtimesbpb. com/bestof/ (http://www. newtimesbpb. com/bestof/)
More about the Health Colonel:

Lt. Colonel Weinstein is a speaker, writer and beach boot camp instructor who resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has served his country with 30 years of service. He was a military instructor for 15 years and is a certified corporate and personal trainer. He has been featured on television, radio and various publications, notably on the History Channel and Fox Sports Net. His primary focus is to help others lead healthier and happier lives.

Website: http://www. NoMoreCryBabies. com (http://www. NoMoreCryBabies. com)

Fountain of Youth Fitness

Lt. Colonel Bob Weinstein, USAR Ret

Speaker, Writer and Beach Boot Camp Instructor

Phone: 305-491-3573

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VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network Host Daniel Gutierrez Elected President of Primer Network

VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network Host Daniel Gutierrez Elected President of Primer Network

Daniel Gutierrez, author, speaker, and host of "Right Here Right "on VoiceAmerica's Business channel has just been elected President of Primer.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 28, 2009

Author of the book called "Stepping Into Greatness: Success Is Up To You" by Daniel Gutierrez http://www. danielgutierrez. com (http://www. danielgutierrez. com) of Los Angeles, California, and host of a live internet talk radio show called "Right Here Right Now" on the VoiceAmerica Business channel has just been elected President of Primer network (http://www. primernetwork. org (http://www. primernetwork. org)).

PRIMER is a network of business and professional leaders that leverages resources to create opportunities, sponsorship and success for its members, that of Latinos in the U. S. and the community at large. The network enables its members to grow to their full potential and fulfill critical leadership roles throughout the business community.

In 2008 and 2006 Daniel Gutierrez was listed in Latin Business Magazine's "Top 100 Hispanics" along with along with other extraordinary individuals: Edward James Olmos, Oscar De La Hoya, and Los Angeles Mayor; Antonio Villaraigosa. Also in 2008 Daniel was listed as the one of the country's most prominent Hispanics by the Hispanic Year Book.

Daniel Gutierrez is an International Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, partner and Senior Advisor of Pinnacle Achievement Group. Daniel travels the world extensively for speaking engagements to Fortune 500 companies and individuals alike, inspiring them to stay focused and achieve their dreams.

Daniel Gutierrez currently hosts "Right Here Right Now" which began June 19, 2008 and airs Thursdays from 11:00AM-12:00PM PT exclusively on the VoiceAmerica Business channel (http://www. voiceamericabusiness. com (http://www. voiceamericabusiness. com)). It is re-broadcast 12 hours later and available through a 24/7 archive at the computer and through web enabled cell phones away from the computer.

"Right Here Right Now" is jam packed full of insights and interviews with successful business leaders while tackling current topics such as diversity, woman in business, success, visioning, and more. Is there any place you'd rather be, then "Right Here, Right Now"? Overwhelmingly listeners all over the globe respond by tuning in each week.

"Right Here Right Now" is more than a radio show. It is a movement that is representative of the growth, pride, and leadership available in the Hispanic community; spear-headed by Daniel's personal style and commitment.

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff. spenard @ voiceamerica. com.

Contact Senior Executive Producer Stephan Jacob at 480-294-6423 for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

About VoiceAmerica / Modavox:
Since 1999, the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network has been streaming live Internet talk radio programs, featuring more than 300 hosts broadcasting on seven genre-based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Network, The Green Talk Network and Power Up Motorsports Channel. VoiceAmerica™ is the single largest producer of original Internet talk radio programming in the world. http://voiceamerica. com (http://voiceamerica. com).

(OTC. BB MDVX), Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com)). Modavox, Inc. (http://www. modavox. com (http://www. modavox. com)) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through its patented Modavox technology, Modavox delivers content straight to desktops and Internet-enabled devices. Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication, content management, online meetings, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

Modavox provides complete production, delivery, and on-demand archive delivery for VoiceAmerica hosts. At the center of this offering is Modavox's patented BoomBox™ technology that provides show hosts with instant broadcasting capabilities from their own websites and with instant syndication through affiliate sites. In addition, Modavox assists in the creation of sponsorship, advertising and advanced distribution models for VoiceAmerica programming.

Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission's "safe harbor" provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Modavox's actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Modavox's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Healthx Ranked 49th Fastest Growing Technology Company in North America on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Healthx Ranked 49th Fastest Growing Technology Company in North America on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Healthx attributes its 5354% revenue growth to its market focus, unique business model and innovative technology platform.

Indianapolis IN, USA (PRWEB) November 20, 2005

Healthx, a provider of online health benefits services, today announced its 49th position on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth over five years (2000-2004). Healthx grew 5354 percent during this period.

This is the second year in a row that Healthx has ranked in the top 50 of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500. Healthx’s CEO, Greg Bell, credits a superior technology platform, the ability to leverage the size of their community, best-practices and a transparent subscription-based pricing model with the company’s remarkable revenue growth over the past five years. "It’s a great honor to be recognized as one of the top fastest growing technology companies two years in a row;” indicated Bell, “on a day to day basis we concentrate our efforts on our unique business model, maintaining a talented and committed staff, concentrating on the specific needs of our market, and the continuous improvement of our technology. Together, this foundation helps us ensure our sustained viability and growth, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.”

“Making the Deloitte technology Fast 500 is a testament to a company’s commitment to technology,” said Tony Kern, deputy national managing principal of Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice. “With its 5354% growth rate over five years, Healthx has proven that its leadership has the vision and determination to grow in difficult conditions.”

The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list is the result of research on public and private technology companies, defined as a company that owns proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company’s operating revenues; or devotes a significant proportion of operating revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies’ technology in a unique way does not qualify. In addition, Fast 500 technology companies must meet minimum operating revenue requirements: 2000 operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and 2004 operating revenues must be at least $1 million USD or CD. Fast 500 winners must be in business a minimum of five years and be headquartered in the United States or Canada.

About Healthx

Located in Indianapolis, Healthx is the leading provider of web portal technology that streamlines the process of healthcare administration for insurance payers, healthcare providers and patients. By combining their unique technology and innovative strategies, Healthx accelerates Communication and access to healthcare information resulting in lower costs. Healthx products touch thousands of lives on a daily basis throughout the U. S. bringing unequaled convenience and service. Healthx products are secure and reliable, supported by unparalleled research and development, and provide proven excellence in customer service. Healthx, a privately held company, made up of talented employees focused on delivering world class technology. For more information, visit www. healthx. com or call 877-492-3633.

About Deloitte

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other’s acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names “Deloitte”, “Deloitte & Touche”, “Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu” or other related names. Services are provided by the member firms or their subsidiaries or affiliates and not by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein.

Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the US member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. In the US, services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP.

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BP Fuels Up its Online Learning

BP Fuels Up its Online Learning

BP signs a major e-learning deal to transform learning across its business – making use of the latest technology to enable a worldwide learning organisation.

(PRWEB) March 17, 2005

The global deal, with e-learning provider SkillSoft, allows BP to supply up to 80,000 users with its own custom-developed training and third-party vendor modules as well as with SkillSoft and Books24x7 content.

Training and 24x7 online mentoring will be delivered through a BP customised and branded version of SkillSoft’s learning management system, SkillPort. BP will also have the ability to customise SkillSoft courses if required. SkillSoft’s entire courseware library of over 4,500 courses will be available to BP employees, contractors, and - in some areas – customers; including courses available in 15 languages.

E-learning content incorporates IT, desktop, business skills, and UK and US health & safety courses; 24x7 support for 50+ IT and project management certifications; and full access to over 7,000 online IT, desktop and business books via Books24x7. Users will be able to search on a specific topic and view all the resources available to them within seconds using the SkillSoft Search-and-Learn facility.

Claire Hamlin, Head of e-learning at BP said:

“This deal will enable us to create one consistent global platform for e-learning under our Weblearn portal, consolidating and delivering any type of learning - both formal and informal - right across the BP group.”

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Havahart’s New Social Media Community Tweets and Posts Critter Solutions

Havahart’s New Social Media Community Tweets and Posts Critter Solutions

Now, when Havahart® talks about tweets, it’s not just referring to the sounds of nature. Havahart®, the leading manufacturer of humane, organic nuisance animal products, is pleased to announce the launch of its Facebook, Twitter and YouTube social media portals.

Lititz, PA (Vocus) April 17, 2010

These social media efforts are expanding Havahart’s dialogue with customers on nuisance animal control solutions. In less than two months, Havahart’s Facebook and Twitter pages have attracted fans and followers, and on YouTube, customers have posted their own videos. “It’s a little ironic,” said Theresa Flavin, marketing associate for Havahart, “that we’re in the business of repelling animals, but online we’re doing an equally great job attracting people.”

In addition to educational content, photos and useful tips, Havahart’s social media portals feature real-life examples from both experts and customers on what works - and what doesn't - in nuisance animal control. Fans, followers and video viewers are also privy to special promotions. On Facebook, for example, fans can receive a 20 percent discount via the Total Yard Protection tab, which links directly to Havahart. com (http://www. havahart. com/). In the future, Havahart’s social media pages will feature contests and sweepstakes open only to members of the Havahart social media community.

“At Havahart, we're passionate about our organic nuisance animal products and helping homeowners safely protect their landscapes and gardens,” continued Flavin. “Our customers are equally passionate, and our social media efforts create the perfect two-way forum to connect with customers like never before.”

To follow Havahart online, go to:
Havahart's Facebook Page (http://www. facebook. com/HavahartBrand) Havahart's Twitter Page (http://twitter. com/havahart_brand) Havahart's YouTube Channel (http://www. youtube. com/HavahartBrand)

To learn more about Havahart® repellents and live animal traps, visit Havahart. com (http://www. havahart. com/) or call 1-800-800-1819.

About Havahart®

Havahart®, a leading manufacturer of caring wildlife control products for more than 60 years, offers live animal traps and animal repellents. Its live animal traps are a safe and humane animal control alternative. Many of the company’s animal repellents are OMRI listed® organic or USDA® approved for organic gardening, reflecting Havahart's commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment.

Havahart® is a registered trademark of Woodstream Corp.

About Woodstream Corp:
Woodstream Corporation is a long-standing, privately held company and a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality-branded wild bird feeders, rodent control products, caring control products for pets and wildlife, decorative garden accents & natural solutions for lawn and gardens.

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Go Green Fitness Converts Cycling Workouts into Clean and Renewable Energy

Go Green Fitness Converts Cycling Workouts into Clean and Renewable Energy

A revolutionary exercise program is ready to open at GO GREEN FITNESS in Orange, CT. Using patent-pending technology developed by a Connecticut company, The Green Revolution Inc., the power generated from human exercise is helping to make the environment cleaner and greener while promoting a healthy lifestyle. GO GREEN FITNESS is the first of its kind to convert human energy from indoor cycling workouts into clean and renewable energy.

Orange, Connecticut (PRWEB) December 2, 2009

Using patent-pending technology developed by a Connecticut company, The Green Revolution Inc., the power generated from human exercise helps to make the environment cleaner and greener while promoting a healthy lifestyle. GO GREEN FITNESS is the first of its kind to convert human energy from indoor cycling workouts into clean and renewable energy.

A Press Conference showcasing GO GREEN FITNESS and its “human energy” fitness technology will be held at GO GREEN FITNESS, at 500 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT on December 8th at 10:00am. A tour of the facility and a demonstration of what makes this new technology truly “green” will take place before and after a group cycling class being held at 11:00am. Members of the press are welcome to participate in the class.

A typical group cycling class with about 20 bikes has the potential to produce up to 3.6 Megawatts (3,600,000 Watts) of renewable energy per year. This is equivalent to the amount of power used to light 72 homes for a month while also reducing carbon emissions by over 5,000 pounds. The entire group cycling studio, comprised of 24 indoor cycles, is connected to the studio’s electrical grid through an inverter, so that human electricity can be used to power all aspects of the facility. This maximization of electricity helps reduce carbon emissions and lowers the community’s demand for fossil fuel-based energy. Any excess electricity generated from the club has the potential to return to the power grid for other energy use in the community. All cycling participants will be able to control and monitor their individual renewable energy output through a resistance control panel attached to the bicycle, and GO GREEN FITNESS will be able to track the total energy that is produced through exercise on the GO GREEN FITNESS web site.

Watch a youTube video of a typical class http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=HpN1MBJc7Kg (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=HpN1MBJc7Kg)

Jay Whelan, founder and president of The Green Revolution Inc., is a Ridgefield resident and the 2008 recipient of Connecticut’s “Climate Change Leadership Award.” Mr. Whalen praises GO GREEN FITNESS for its unwavering commitment to environmental principles:

“GO GREEN FITNESS is to be commended for being a role model for the environment and being the first Connecticut business to launch this exciting and innovative technology. Robert Kravitz built GO GREEN FITNESS with passion and conviction. His tunnel vision has been amazing, and I think he’s accomplished his goal.”

Robert Kravitz, the owner of GO GREEN FITNESS, is a proven leader of the green building movement as one of the first to pursue the application of energy efficiencies to business. In 2002, as a partner in the Go Green Plaza in Orange, CT, Mr. Kravitz registered the 12,000 square foot project with the United States Green Building Council, the very first commercial green project in the State of Connecticut. He said he wanted to try for green building techniques because it “made sense.”

Mr. Kravitz has had a life long dedication to health and fitness and decided to support The Green Revolution Inc. technology because it enables GO GREEN FITNESS to further the green movement by connecting fitness to the environment:

“The GO GREEN FITNESS project has been exhilarating because it directly links all the things that are meaningful to me: my love for the environment and an awareness of health and well being. We’re offering an exciting new program in which fitness enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious now have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the environment by energizing their workouts! It makes sense for us to try and make a difference in contributing to a cleaner community and a healthier planet.”

“GO GREEN FITNESS is truly a unique experience, an honest attempt to involve people in the process  of creating clean and renewable energy from human activity. This will result in helping to create a sustainable behavioral change, and a healthier lifestyle. As a group, we can make a difference by raising environmental awareness. My hope is that everyone who participates will be rewarded physically, emotionally and spiritually. And, by the way, it’s a whole lot of fun!”

For more information and directions to GO GREEN FITNESS, 500 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT, visit the web site at: www. gogreenfitness. com

For more information about The Green Revolution Inc. contact Michael Curnyn, chief strategy & marketing officer at (888) 757-7530.

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Moorestown NJ Painter is Now Offering Green Painting Products

Moorestown NJ Painter is Now Offering Green Painting Products

Rainer Painting Company is proud to announce it will now be offering customers "green" painting products.

Moorestown, NJ (PRWEB) July 11, 2010

Rainer Painting Company, a South Jersey based painting company, is proud to announce they will now be providing their customers with green product options. The company has recognized the ever-growing trend to become environmentally friendly and hopes their initiatives will show that they take the issue seriously.

For some time now, the Environmental Protection Agency has been steadily cracking down on the safety of paints used within the home. Unfortunately, while the green movement calls for organic materials, there is no “organic” paint. So, the process has been a painstaking one, but environmentally products are becoming more readily available.

In the past, paints have been a major source for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which, especially when indoors, can cause health complications. However, zero VOC paint is gaining much attention in the US. And, while it’s still difficult to guarantee zero VOCs, certain companies, like paint supplier Sherwin-Williams, are going the extra step to ensure their paint’s safety.

Rainer Painting Company has been operating in the South Jersey Region under Joe and Kelly Rainer since 1988. Between the two of them, Joe and Kelly aim to please each individual customer with their masterful work on both interior and exterior projects. However, customer service for them extends much further than job.

Joe and Kelly Rainer care about the community because, well, they’re from the community. In a world where people constantly try to do anything for an extra dollar, Rainer Painting Company ensures they’ll go the extra mile and do whatever it takes to make sure your satisfaction is met. They believe with their introduction of green painting products that they’ll be making a difference—in beauty and safety—for homes throughout the community.

For more information about Rainer Painting Company, visit our website at rainerpainting. com, e-mail us at rainerpainting (at) comcast (dot) net, or call us at 856-786-8121.

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BitSpray™ -- The Perfect Information Protection Product is Born

BitSpray™ -- The Perfect Information Protection Product is Born

WiredLess Networks unveils its new BitSpray information protection software that seamlessly provides ultra-secure storage and accelerated transmission of all forms of digital information, on and off the Cloud.

Canton, MS (PRWEB) October 26, 2010

WiredLess Networks, Inc., a technology leader in creating game-changing ultra-secure hybrid multi-technology networks and information security systems, announced the launch of BitSpray™ (patents pending). BitSpray is a software toolkit and application that secures information so it can never be lost, stolen, vandalized, hacked or cracked. It accomplishes this by:
  Compressing all types of digital information;  Disassembling the information into data primitives (i. e. "data soup");  Encrypting the data using a FIPS 140-2 compliant algorithm like AES-256;  Dispersing the data primitives using a proven Shamir Secret Sharing method; and,  Distributing the primitives so that no network path ever carries a complete information-set and no network storage location ever holds a complete information-set (just part of the spray).  The BitSpray patent calls this technique "the data shell game."

BitSpray wraps an impenetrable blanket of data-level security around information so it is protected the instant it is created and BitSprayed out to multiple locations. Some of these locations can be local, like an office SAN or NAS. Some can be in workstations, laptops, and attached hard drives. Some can even reside in USB flash drives. But the most important aspect of a BitSpray-Enabled network is two or more remote storage locations are "on-the-cloud." The BitSpray software maintains an "always on" connection to at least two remote cloud storage locations. The software makes it as easy to store and move information on and off the cloud as it is to store and move it over your home network.

The great news is BitSprayed files never have to be backed up! And they are available 24/7/365, anywhere in the world there is a link to the Internet. There are people who might say, "That's easy. Anyone can make information globally available. The problem is everyone in the world can access it. It just isn't safe out there."

Walt Runkis, WiredLess' CEO, agreed, "That's why the word 'CLOUD' has become an acronym for the Complete Loss Of User Data. And it still would be, if it weren't for BitSpray. This unique software creates a data-level network storage and transmission environment that is so strong you can leave your laptop chained to a parking meter in downtown New York City and sensitive information will be just as safe there as it is in a high-security data bunker located ten stories underground. I know that sounds crazy, but it's not. BitSpray can be set up to disassemble data into six volumes and automatically send each one to a different location. Three could be local, such as an office SAN, laptop, and a USB flash-drive. The remaining three might be remote data centers located in San Francisco, Chicago and Atlanta. The software can be configured so that any two of the six volumes is a complete dataset. That means a terrorist could nuke San Francisco, Chicago and Atlanta, plus steal your office SAN, and you would still have all your data safe and sound on your laptop and flash drive. And what would the people have that stole your office SAN? Nothing! Even if somehow they could peel away all the layers of encryption, they would only have one-third of the information, all stirred up into bit soup. It would be impossible to extract information from that. Industry insiders who have seen BitSpray demonstrated believe it is the strongest information protection system on the market today."

BitSpray software can be used for a variety of applications. It can secure healthcare records so patients and healthcare providers can access various parts of the total record in a manner that would be HIPAA-compliant. Banks can use it to secure branch-to-branch transactions and records so that a hurricane like Katrina would not interrupt business, even if multiple data centers were damaged or destroyed. The Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration can maintain multiple network global information services capable of thwarting an insider's attempt to publish operating manuals on the Internet. Those are just a few of the many examples that might be cited.

ABOUT WIREDLESS NETWORKS, INC:
WiredLess Networks, Inc. has developed a proprietary suite of network security and bandwidth acceleration products to provide ultra-secure storage and accelerated delivery of all forms of digital information and content over communication networks. WiredLess works with government, military, and commercial organizations to build customized extreme security data storage and transmission systems. The Company's primary focus is on developing BitSpray-Enabled cloud storage, banking, healthcare, and military applications. BitSpray software was written by Walt Runkis, a scientist, inventor, real-time telemetry and control programmer, and serial entrepreneur with 40+ years experience building innovative companies, and Mark G. Thibault, a computer software engineer who has worked with the FBI, Loral Space & Communications, Neopost, and projects like the A-6F Intruder and the F-22 Raptor Stealthfighter.

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Health-Coach. com Reduces the Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Employers Healthcare Costs

Health-Coach. com Reduces the Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Employers Healthcare Costs

Envision Health and Wellness LLC has made battling Metabolic Syndrome and its effects on employee health and company bottom line easy with the launch of its new, highly interactive, easy to use, health and fitness website, Health-Coach. com.

Scottsdale, AZ. (PRWEB) January 9, 2006

Envision Health and Wellness LLC has made battling Metabolic Syndrome and its effects on employee health and company bottom line easy with the launch of its new, highly interactive, easy to use, health and fitness website, Health-Coach. com.

Metabolic Syndrome is characterized by having three out of a group of five risk factors: obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Any one of these can lead to serious and costly health problems, but new evidence shows that having multiple risk factors can dramatically increase an employee’s chances of developing even more serious conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer.

“The effects of Metabolic Syndrome on a company can be far reaching and the costs can be staggering, whether calculated as health care costs, productivity, presenteeism, and/or absenteeism,” says Terence Knealing, CEO.

Metabolic Syndrome can be preventable for most employees through changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle. Fortunately these are the cornerstone of Health-Coach. com. Health-Coach. com gives employees all the tools necessary to make healthy lifestyle changes thus lowering their risk factors. Employees, working with their health coach, design customized, personalized, diet and exercise programs. All information is securely tracked in an online journal that is reviewed daily by a certified health coach who makes assessments and recommendations, as well as answering questions and providing motivation and encouragement.

“Simply giving employees information is not enough; they need the personalized attention of a certified health coach to customize the information into a program that will fit their current lifestyle,” says Knealing.

“The education, motivation and accountability that Health-Coach. com provides are what differentiate it from all other online programs,” continues Knealing.

Health-Coach. com is packed with easy to use features including a nutrition journal, exercise journal, personal journal, online health and wellness magazine, recipe library, video exercise library, registered dietician designed menus, BMI and calorie calculators, certified fitness trainer designed exercise programs and many other tools to maximize employee participation and engagement and ensure success.

Built into Health-Coach. com’s feature rich platform are also comprehensive reporting functions for tracking employee progress, participation and company ROI. Health-Coach. com can serve as a stand alone wellness program for companies looking for an easy cost effect way to start a program. For companies that are already operating a wellness program, Health-Coach. com can be integrated to support the current initiatives and add additional functionality.

Ultimately the number one problem facing companies today is healthcare costs. Smart companies know that reducing risks associated with Metabolic Syndrome, a leading driver in rising healthcare costs, protects their most valuable asset—employees—which has a lasting impact on the bottom line.

Envision Health & Wellness is a preventive health management and consulting company specializing in corporate health and productivity management programs. Envision Health & Wellness partners with companies to develop and provide integrated on site and online comprehensive preventive health programs, creating a healthier and more productive work force.

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New Home Auto and Health Insurance for North Carolina

New Home Auto and Health Insurance for North Carolina

Whether you live and have property in North Carolina or Florida, you’ll find an excellent array of property, casualty, and health insurance products through our company

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) November 29, 2010

New Home and Auto Insurance Opportunity for those in North Carolina and Florida

Direct Marketing in North Carolina and Bay Insurance in Florida are proud to announce the launching of its new North Carolina and Florida website, ncflhomeainsurance. com. A new idea for insurance, one company two states. Whether you live and have property in Florida or North Carolina, there is an excellent array of property, casualty, and health insurance products through ncflhomeainsurance. com. Allow their dedicated insurance specialists with years of quality customer service put all this to work for you! The best in home and auto policies are available, including products for high risk drivers or hard to insure properties.

At ncflhomeainsurance. com, their choice of homeowner’s policies are underwritten by select companies, and offer home insurance, condo insurance and renters’ insurance. Those living in North Carolina and Florida can now enjoy the benefits of working with one great company designed to offer full protection, geographically and otherwise, it is the best choice of insurance coverage that can be found. In the mountains, inland areas, or on the coastal regions of both NC and FL, we’re often at risk for storm damage, theft, fire or other perils. Property owners can sigh a breath of relief, and know they are covered through carefully selected homeowner’s insurance plans.

In addition, they assist their customers to select the right auto insurance at prices they can afford. Ncflhomeainsurance. com has plans that cover many different vehicles, and specialize in high risk and hard to insure policies. All in all, they are committed to their customers’ complete satisfaction -- whether they’re in North Carolina, Florida or both!

For more information about NC FL Home Auto Insurance in North Carolina, contact (800) 226-0092 and visit us at http://www. ncflhomeautoinsurance. com/

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Revolutionary New Sleep Medicine Course Allows Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to Treat Sleep Medicine Patients

Revolutionary New Sleep Medicine Course Allows Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to Treat Sleep Medicine Patients

The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine announced today its new sleep medicine course designed specifically for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. This course is the first of its kind and will provide Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants with the knowledge they need to recognize and diagnose sleep disorders. The class runs from October 24-25, 2009 and will offer continuing education credits.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 7, 2009

The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine (http://www. sleepschool. com) announced today its new sleep medicine course (http://www. sleepschool. com/page. aspx? id=744) designed specifically for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. This course is the first of its kind and will provide Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants with the knowledge they need to recognize and diagnose sleep disorders. The class runs from October 24-25, 2009 and will offer continuing education credits.

Dr. Michael Lacey (http://www. sleepschool. com/bios. aspx? id=312), a board certified sleep doctor and instructor at the school, decided to develop the curriculum after realizing that Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants are increasingly important components of physician's practices.

According to recent estimates from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the number of nurse practitioners in the United States has increased by nearly 40 percent during the last five years. Meanwhile, the employment of physician assistants is expected to grow 27 percent from 2006 to 2016 according to research by the U. S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most experts believe that the increases in these two professions have been prompted by the shortage of primary care physicians.

Despite their increasing importance in healthcare, Dr. Lacey says, "Neither group (NPs and PAs) is exposed to sleep medicine as part of their basic core curriculum, so I felt a course in sleep medicine would enhance their knowledge while improving overall patient care in their practices. I think some (NPs and PAs) may even choose to make sleep medicine their niche."

With this course and others, the Atlanta School has positioned itself as a leader in identifying and developing innovative educational courses for specialized populations. Gail Reid (http://www. sleepschool. com/bios. aspx? id=402), the program manager of the Atlanta Sleep School, says, "Although sleep medicine is not a recognized specialty for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, it certainly could be sometime in the near future. It is part of the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine's mission to educate physicians as well as allied healthcare professionals in the practice of sleep disorders medicine and we believe that this course contributes significantly to this mission."

Teaching NPs and PAs more about the field of sleep medicine will benefit them and their practice by allowing them to treat more disorders knowledgably. Dr. Lacey says, "Training NPs and PAs makes them a more valuable asset to any primary care physicians practice, including subspecialties that commonly incorporate sleep medicine such as Neurology, Pulmonary, ENT, and Cardiology."

The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine (http://www. sleepschool. com/Default. aspx) knows from experience that PAs and NPs are interested in learning about sleep medicine since they have frequently enrolled in the school's sleep medicine course for physicians (http://www. sleepschool. com/physician. aspx). Ludmilla R. Peller, a Nurse Practitioner in Minneapolis found the sleep course very beneficial, "I work in a sleep and pulmonary practice with 90% of my patients being seen for sleep issues. I do mostly follow up of CPAP, but also work with Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome and Narcolepsy patients. The (physician) class was very helpful as an overview for me, especially as I had no sleep background at that time. I still have my manual and refer to it often."

Patricia Benson, a Family Nurse Practitioner at a Sleep Disorders Center in Virginia said, "I see patients for initial evaluation and follow up of any sleep disorders. I attended the Atlanta Sleep School's physician program shortly after starting here (at the Sleep Disorders Center) and found it very helpful in getting up and running."

By taking this course, NPs and PAs will be exposed to a wide array of sleep disorders, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Parasomnias, Narcolepsy, and others. In the class, they will learn the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of all of these disorders. They will also learn the legal aspects of dealing with dangerously sleepy patients.

In the March issue of Sleep Review Magazine, Dr. Michael Lacey wrote more in depth about the increasing need for NPs and PAs in sleep medicine clinics in his guest editorial entitled, 'Making the Most of Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants' (http://www. sleepreviewmag. com/issues/articles/2009-03_07.asp).

During the next few months, the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine and Technology will host two sleep medicine dinner seminars for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in the Atlanta area. These programs will offer continuing education credit. Please call (678)651-2000 or email laura. baareman@sleepschool. com for more information.

About The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Since 1992, the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine & Technology in Atlanta has offered introductory and review courses for more than 5,000 physicians and health care professionals in sleep medicine and polysomnography. Four-day introductory courses are designed for physicians and 80-hour courses, which include an online component, are designed for technologists and allied health care professionals. The Atlanta School also offers special topics including board reviews, pediatric sleep, and business practices for sleep centers. For more information about the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine, please visit the school's web site at http://www. sleepschool. com (http://www. sleepschool. com). Media Contact: Laura Baareman, laura. baareman@sleepschool. com, The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine and Technology, (770)883-6679.

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New Life Hiking Spa Celebrates 30th Anniversary

New Life Hiking Spa Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont, celebrates 30 years of helping people get back to nature, get healthy and lose weight. In celebration of the spa's thirtieth anniversary, New Life is giving every guest on opening day a subscription to the Nutrition Action Healthletter.

Killington, VT (PRWEB) January 23, 2008

New Life Hiking Spa is pleased to announce it is opening for its thirtieth year on May 15, 2008. New Life Hiking Spa started in 1978 and since then, has helped thousands of people shed pounds while having a wonderful vacation. To commemorate the anniversary, New Life Hiking Spa is giving each guest on opening day a subscription to the Nutrition Action Healthletter. The spa is open from May 15 - September 28, 2008 for the 2008 season.

"After 30 years, we're still going strong and empowering our guests to make major differences in their lives," says Jimmy LeSage, M. S., founder and director of New Life Hiking Spa.
The renowned destination spa opened for its first season Memorial Day weekend of 1978 in Stratton, Vermont. In 1991, New Life moved to Killington, Vermont, and has been headquartered at the Inn of the Six Mountains since that time.

Just this month, MSN selected New Life as one of the 8 places to take a vacation and lose weight and in 2007, MSNBC. com honored New Life Hiking Spa as one of the top 10 destinations in the world to get in shape. (To read the story, please visit MSNBC. com Top 10 Places.) The spa also received international attention after Shape Magazine selected it as one of the eight best weight loss spas, based on its realistic programming. New Life was mentioned on Good Morning America and was chosen as one of the 10 best spas in five different categories (Hiking, Weight Loss, Fitness Programming, Going Solo and Affordability) by SpaFinder Magazine's 2007 Readers' Choice Awards.

"Each year, people from around the world come to New Life Hiking Spa and learn to take the necessary steps to create overall better lifestyles for themselves, while also enjoying the pristine scenery and fresh mountain air of Vermont," LeSage says. "We have used the information in the Nutrition Action Healthletter for many years and hope that the subscription will help them on their journey for a healthier lifestyle once they return home."

About Nutrition Action Healthletter 
Nutrition Action Healthletter is published by Center for Science in the Public Interest, a nonprofit health-advocacy group based in Washington, DC, that focuses on nutrition, food safety and pro-health alcohol policies. CSPI was founded in 1971 and is supported by the 850,000 U. S. and Canadian subscribers to its Nutrition Action Healthletter and by foundation grants. For more information, visit www. cspinet. org.

About New Life Hiking Spa: 
New Life Hiking Spa is a nationally recognized affordable spa located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Known for its exhilarating hiking program, delicious healthy meals and a comfortable atmosphere, New Life Hiking Spa offers the chance to experience the peace of the outdoors in a down-to-earth, country inn environment and is ideally suited for small groups, couples or individuals trying to improve their fitness level and eating habits. New Life is now taking reservations for the 2008 season, open from May 15 - September 28. New Life offers a variety of vacation options including a 2-4 day mini-getaway, a 5-10 day Jump Start Program and the 11-day or longer Weight Loss Retreat. More information can be found online at http://www. newlifehikingspa. com (http://www. newlifehikingspa. com).

Contact:
Kathleen LeSage
802-353-0895

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Top Five Global Pharmaceutical Leader Selects Model N Revenue Management Suite

Top Five Global Pharmaceutical Leader Selects Model N Revenue Management Suite

Another Top Pharma Selection for Model N Establishes Model N's Commercial Pharma Applications as the Industry Standard

Redwood Shores, California (PRWEB) February 16, 2010

Model N (http://www. modeln. com), Inc., the leader in Revenue Management solutions, today announced that a global top five pharmaceuticals leader has selected Model N's full Pharmaceutical Commercial Revenue Management Suite to align its pricing, contracting, and settlements processes across its North American operations. The selection comes after an extensive evaluation by the customer of competitive offerings, including new products from its legacy software vendors.

"This selection is another example of the strong market momentum Model N is experiencing among top ten pharmaceutical companies," said Sujay Jadhav, General Manager, Life Sciences, at Model N. "The three top ten wins Model N has posted over the last year reflect the trust that large, global Life Science enterprises have placed in us to meet their unique business needs. We've helped strengthen that trust by delivering powerful international Revenue Management and advanced analytics capabilities in v.5.4 of our Revenue Management Suite and will continue to build our leadership in product and domain expertise to help our customers stay ahead of a rapidly evolving global life science market."

Expanding Globally
Global industry leaders are increasingly turning to Model N's proven, best-of-breed Revenue Management solutions to address growing pricing and contract complexity, changing regulatory requirements, and competitive and reimbursement pressures. To respond to these challenges, Model N has enhanced its Revenue Management Application Suite with significant new functionality, powerful analytics, and unique capabilities for the global market. This newest addition to the Model N customer community will be leveraging Model N's proven commercial pharmaceutical applications as a platform to drive new customer-tailored product and contracting strategies while simultaneously maintaining compliance with changing federal and state mandates. Model N's integrated, end-to-end application suite will replace an aging legacy system.

Deployment Details
 Model N will allow the company to enhance the entire commercial revenue life cycle, automating many functions that over the years have been added as manual workarounds  Enhanced contract management capabilities will allow the company to efficiently handle growing contracting volume and more quickly respond to market opportunity with new contracting strategies  The Model N system will meet an increased need for granular, real-time information to drive strategic decision making (analytics, deal analysis, forecasting, cross-organizational data sharing)  Seamless integration with customer's SAP ERP solution will accelerate time to value Supporting Resources

AMR Research: Model N Thinks Globally with 5.4 Release (https://tw2l. market2lead. com/go/modeln/amr_5_4)

AMR Research: Will Healthcare Reform Cause Model N's Next Growth Spurt? (https://tw2l. market2lead. com/go/modeln/AMR_10_09)

Model N Life Science Revenue Management Suite (http://www. modeln. com/lifeScience/solutions/)

About Model N
Model N is the leader in Revenue Management solutions, offering an integrated suite of applications for analytics, pricing strategy and execution, contracts, compliance, rebates, fees and chargebacks optimized for the industry practices of Life Sciences and High Tech companies. Enabling the creation of a seamless, end-to-end process from price setting through settlements payment, Model N's uniquely integrated approach eliminates revenue leakage and delivers the visibility and controls needed to avoid the risks of non-compliance to government reporting regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley and government pricing requirements. Customers include: Boston Scientific Corporation; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Cypress Semiconductor Corporation; Intersil Corporation; Linear Technology Corporation; Medtronic, Inc.; Microchip Technology Inc.; Micron Technology Inc.; Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, a Johnson & Johnson company; ON Semiconductor, Inc. Pfizer, Inc.; and STMicroelectronics. Model N is located in Redwood Shores, California. For additional information, visit www. modeln. com.

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Thumann's Becomes First Meat Company Certified Gluten-Free By The Gluten Free Certification Organization(GFCO)

Thumann's Becomes First Meat Company Certified Gluten-Free By The Gluten Free Certification Organization(GFCO)

"Nutrition has always been important to Thumann's and to show how important, Thumann's has certified its products gluten-free, meeting the needs of a growing group of consumers with gluten intolerances."

Auburn, WA (PRWEB) February 9, 2007

The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) announced today that it has certified Thumann's products as gluten-free. Thumann's has been producing quality meat products since 1949, meeting the desire for health-conscience Americans to have higher quality deli meats.

Thumann's entire product line is gluten-free, allowing them to meet the needs of a growing market of persons following a gluten-free diet. For approximately 3 million people in the United States a gluten-free diet is a medically required diet. These people cannot consume storage proteins found in grains such as wheat, rye and barley. Consumption of gluten protein causes damage to the digestive tract and can lead to other complications. Many other consumers choose a gluten-free diet for other reasons. This is evident in the fast growth of this market which is expected to grow 25% per year for the next few years, reaching total sales of $696 million in 2006.

GFCO standards are met through a strong relationship with the Orthodox Union's Food Service, Inc (FSI), and their nearly 500 field representatives all over the world. FSI agents are proficient in modern food production techniques and chemical and biological processes. GFCO offers a program with strict standards, regular inspections, product and ingredient testing in the production plants and through random testing off site.

Thumann's has produced gluten-free products since its founding in 1949. But according to Jackie Burke, RN, BSN, and resident Thumann's nutritional consultant, "We wanted to adapt and adhere to this system of standards based on scientific research, so that we could improve the health and dietary options of people living on a gluten-free diet." In fact, the Gluten-Free certification is only one way Thumann's is addressing an overall healthier dietary standard throughout its product line. "We presently have 10 products certified by the American Heart Association," says Burke.

Thumann's also launched a new line of all-natural deli products, produced with sea salt, pure cane sugars, and pure natural ingredients. "Nutrition has always been important to Thumann's - not just the company, but also our family," states Burke, whose husband Bob Burke, Jr. is company Vice President. "We never use flavor enhancers like MSG. Our products are typically lower in salt and fat than others in this category."

"It's important for people to have these products, because they give such a wide range of convenience and variety. Our goal is to make them a solid source of nutrition, as well," adds Burke. "With these certifications, people will know they can trust the nutritional and health values of our products."

For more information, call 201-935-3636, email, or visit www. thumanns. com.

About GFCO: The Gluten-Free Certification Organization's (GFCO) provides an independent service to supervise gluten-free food production according to a consistent, defined, science-based standard, that is confirmed by field inspections, in order to achieve heightened consumer confidence and safety. GFCO is 'Gluten-free you can easily see' through a trademarked logo on packaging. Products labeled with the GF certification mark allow consumers to easily identify items that have been independently verified to meet our high standards for gluten-free…potentially stricter than even the FDA will set as the standard for labeling. For more information visit: www. gfco. org, or call 206-246-6652.

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Bird Flu and Flu Pandemic -- How to Reduce the Risk of Infections

Bird Flu and Flu Pandemic -- How to Reduce the Risk of Infections

Infection prevention more important than ever, says world experts -- but research shows many fall short in practicing good hygiene in daily lives. NO-GERMS™ Portable Hand Sanitizer has been proven effective against bird flu (Avian Flu H5N1 Virus) on the hands, in independent tests at Retroscreen Virology, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London.

London (PRWEB) February 14, 2007

Bird Flu experts fear the possible mutation of the highly pathogenic Avian Flu virus H5N1 now found in the UK will trigger a flu pandemic, putting millions of lives at risk and although the case of bird to human transmission are rare the possibility cannot be ruled out. Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer at The Department of Health, recently stated that "clean hands are the best defence against the threatened flu pandemic."

World expert on avian flu, Dr. John Oxford, Professor of Virology at the Royal London Hospital, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry and Chairman, of The Hygiene Council, is spearheading a new initiative to help combat the growing incidence of the spread of infections across the globe. The recommendations encourage the public to get back to basics like washing and sanitizing hands regularly and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in target areas.

"At a time of heightened public awareness of health issues such as MRSA and avian influenza or bird flu, it is hoped that the public will recognise the growing need to protect against infection, flu pandemic and be more vigilant about proper hygiene practice."

One of the best tools to maintain proper hygiene by keeping hands germ-free is NO-GERMS™ portable hand sanitizer (http://www. no-germs. com), proven to kill 99.9 percent of all germs including MRSA in tests performed at Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, Birmingham NHS WHO and proven effective against the Avian Flu H5N1 virus (Bird Flu) on the hands, in independent tests at Retroscreen Virology, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London.

NO-GERMS™ Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer from Advanced Formulations is the most popular hand sanitizer in the UK and is distributed throughout 13 countries worldwide. Since the positive finding of its effectiveness against the (H5N1) Bird Flu or Avian Flu Virus, its sales and popularity have increased globally.

Moreover, the success of NO-GERMS™ confirms that consumers are increasingly aware of how much disease is transmitted by hand contact and the need to keep themselves free of infection while on the go and away from washing facilities.

Alarmingly, almost three-quarters of the population of the UK recognise that good hygiene is vital to public health but most admit they don't regularly wash their hands (65 percent). These results, part of a global study of more than 8,000 people, also showed that around 50 percent of Britons admitted to not washing their hands properly after sneezing or coughing, 25 percent did not wash their hands after handling animals and 14 percent after preparing food. Six percent of Britons admit to not washing their hands after going to the toilet. - The Hygiene Society.

The public is increasingly aware that there are lethal germs and viruses being spread and that we all share door handles, money, pin machines, phones, pens, desks and hand shakes with people who probably exceed the averages above. Equally importantly, so do our children, whose immune systems are more delicate and more at risk.

NO-GERMS™ is currently available throughout the country, in most stores and pharmacies including Tesco, Boots, Asda, Londis, Budgens, Morrisons, Sainsbury Pharmacy, WH Smith and Waitrose. NO-GERMS™ is also rapidly becoming a staple in Nursing Homes, Public Schools and Medical Facilities. It is also carried by those in the know -- Doctors and Health Professionals, because it does not dry the skin and has a greater longevity of effect,

Unlike competitive hand sanitizers NO-GERMS™ does not contain any alcohol (which dries and damages skin cells). NO-GERMS™ moisturizes the hands with natural organic aloe vera, chamomile, and lavender and doesn't contain any surfactants or parabens (the most common ingredients in cleansers on the market). NO-GERMS™ offers proven independent clinicals that competitors don't.

The NO-GERMS™ product range also includes a Surface Sanitizer which is paramount after hand cleansing in the fight against the transference of germs and disease.

More information: visit http://www. no-germs. com (http://www. no-germs. com)

NO-GERMS™ product range includes the following:

NO-GERMS™ Instant Hand Sanitizer Foamer

· 50 ml, RRP 2.99

· 210 ml, RRP 5.99

· 1 liter dispenser, RRP 19.90

NO-GERMS™ Instant Hand Sanitizer spray 25 ml, RRP 1.99

NO-GERMS™ Foaming Hand Wash

· 250 ml, RRP 2.99

· 1 liter wall mounted dispenser, RRP 19.90

NO-GERMS™-Clean Surface Sanitizer 25 ml spray, RRP 1.99

NO-GERMS™-Fresh Air Sanitizer 25 ml spray, RRP 1.99

All prices above are GBP (£)

Contact: Maria Eerolainen

Advanced Formulations (Europe) Ltd

191-193 Western Road

SW19 2QD London

Tel. 0208 640 4444

"80% of all disease causing illness is spread by hand"

Dr. (Germs) Gerba - Professor of Environmental Microbiology. University of Arizona.

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Six Strategies For Cutting Health Insurance Costs

Six Strategies For Cutting Health Insurance Costs

There are six basic strategies that individuals and businesses use to effectively reduce health insurance costs.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2004

Individual consumers and employers alike struggle to maintain affordable health insurance. Price increases of more than 10% per year for more than two decades lead many buyers to wonder how high health care prices can go and when this cycle of hyperinflation will end. In the past, when prices increased by unacceptable amounts, health plan members simply switched to a less expensive competitor. Now there are fewer reputable health insurance companies in business than in the past, so there is less price competition in the health insurance market and fewer choices available to consumers.

There are six primary strategies that businesses and healthy individual shoppers1 use to cut health insurance costs:

1. Buy shorter term coverage2. A plan that lasts only 1 year is 35% less expensive than a permanent plan, and 97% of purchasers of health insurance change plans voluntarily in less than a year anyway. Taking a plan with a duration of six months cuts the cost another 25%.

2. Shop online. Web sites like MedSave. com make it easy to compare prices of various plans side-by-side. Most plans allow for immediate online enrollment, saving time and eliminating the need for follow-up appointment with an enrollment representative.

3. Use PPO Discounts - PPO discount plans are now so affordable (some are even free or built-in to other benefit plans) that it simply does not make sense to pay full cash price for out-of-pocket medical, dental or prescription costs that are not covered by health insurance. Websites like www. Ehealthdiscountplan. com offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee.

4. Utilize tax savings. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) can be combined with less expensive health insurance to save some money at tax filing time. These do not cut health insurance costs directly; they just make more of the out-of-pocket expenses deductible. This reduces taxes to help offset insurance costs. HSA plans can be set up at no cost for those who enroll in some high deductible insurance plans. High quality HSA-qualified insurance plans are available in most states from Assurant Health at www. FortisHSA. com (businesses, individuals and families) and from Celtic Insurance at www. celticenrollment. com (individuals and families only.

HRAs are much more liberal and do not limit insurance choices, and cost only $150 per year for a typical small business at www. FreedomBenefits. org.

5. Separate the family. When shopping for family coverage, the best deal available to the husband is different from the best deal for the wife and even different from the best health plan for the children. Families need to be creative and flexible in piecing together the combination of health insurance plans that results in the overall best value for the members collectively. Do not settle on a health plan just because one family member is not eligible. Mix and match plans for family members for greater savings and coverage.

6. Buy less coverage. When the price for traditional coverage simply becomes too much to handle, some are forced to buy less than full coverage. There are two ways to do this: 1) with any high deductible insurance, or 2) with a limited benefit plan. The fastest growing low cost health insurance plan of this type is Basic Health Insurance at www. basichealthinsurance. net. This plan is available in most states to individuals, families and businesses.

Footnotes:

1 - These strategies do not apply to individuals who need coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. These open enrollment insurance plans that cover pre-existing conditions are now handled under federal HIPAA guidelines by each of the individual states. Individuals with significant pre-existing medical conditions now hat coverage is available but expensive. It is generally not possible for a person with a significant pre-exiting conditions to find low cost health insurance.

2 - Residents of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont will find it difficult or impossible to find low cost health insurance due to restrictions on minimum health insurance requirements under state law. In these states short term medical insurance is not available and the ability to utilize the other strategies may also be limited.

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Greenway’s PrimeSuite Guarantees EHR Meaningful Use Functionality

Greenway’s PrimeSuite Guarantees EHR Meaningful Use Functionality

Meaningful use rules respectively define the functionality certified electronic health records software solutions must provide and the incentive capture reporting objectives for eligible professionals and hospitals.

Carrollton, GA (PRWEB) September 7, 2010

Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc. applauds the final EHR software meaningful use requirements released by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The rules respectively define the functionality certified EHRs must provide and the incentive capture reporting objectives for eligible professionals and hospitals. Greenway's analysis of the EHR functionality required by the final rules shows that eligible current and future customers of the company's integrated electronic health record software (EHR), practice management and interoperability solution PrimeSuite® can achieve Medicare or Medicaid pathway stimulus funds for EHR deployment and quality reporting.

"The final rule re-establishes the standards-driven components of data capture, exchange and interoperability that certified electronic health record software solutions such as PrimeSuite are capable of,” said Justin Barnes, Greenway vice president of marketing, corporate development and government affairs and chairman emeritus of the Electronic Health Record Association. "The specific addition of the Health Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) C32 implementation specification is important because it speaks directly to nationwide interoperability.”

"Meaningful use is very important to us,” said Dr. George Morgan of Midwest Digestive Disease Specialists in Elmhurst, IL. "One of the things that we are really pleased with is that Greenway already is meeting the meaningful use requirements as we know them. And I feel very confident that all of the meaningful use requirements will be met and that the stimulus money that the government will put out there for us will be able to be captured.”

"Greenway's selection by the majority of Regional Extension Centers that have publicly announced preferred EHR software providers for the achievement of meaningful use by physician practices, including New York City and the states of New York and Iowa as well as statewide EHR software initiatives such as the Alaska EHR Alliance, for example, along with providing our current and future customers a meaningful use guarantee based on our certification level and functionality, is a testament to PrimeSuite's recognized ability to meet meaningful use requirements,” added Barnes.”

Focusing on flexibility through 15 Stage One meaningful use criteria and a subset of criteria eligible professionals can choose to add through 2012, the final rule also allows eligible professionals seeking EHR software adoption incentive funds in the Medicare or Medicaid pathways an allowable reporting period of just 90 days within their first stimulus calendar year in which to capture maximum funds.

Since the beginning of 2010, HHS has also overseen the establishment of EHR software certification programs now underway as of July 1, to further meaningful use standardization toward incentive capture (up to $44,000 per provider in the Medicare pathway and $63,750 under Medicaid) and strengthened provisions for the privacy and security of digital patient records.

"Electronic health records are the foundation of a high-performing healthcare system,” HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius noted during the release of the rulings. "If you want to improve the quality of care, you need to be able to accurately measure it. If you want to promote better coordination between doctors, you need to be able to quickly move health information wherever it's needed. If you want to empower consumers to charge of their healthcare, they need to be able to access their health information without calling up five different doctor's office … Our goal has never been technology for the sake of technology.”

Through a series of informational webinars begun in early 2010 and through testimony to federal EHR Meaningful Use panels during the formation of the requirements, Greenway's proven leadership in ensuring customer success has been realized with the release of the final Meaningful Use rules.

About EHR Software (http://www. greenwaymedical. com/?utm_source=PRWeb&utm_medium=OPR&utm_term=2010-09&utm_content=MeaningfulUse&utm_campaign=2010-09-01) Solution Provider Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.

Greenway Medical Technologies provides innovative EHR, ambulatory healthcare and clinical research business solutions and services to more than 23,000 healthcare providers nationwide, in 31 specialties and subspecialties, by enhancing the delivery of patient care through advanced HIT software and on-demand services that allow physician practices to function at their highest level of efficiency. Greenway’s PrimeSuite is a comprehensive, interoperability component of the integrated physician’s infrastructure solution, which serves as the starting point of a long-term business plan for physician practices. PrimeSuite 2011 is a pre-market CCHIT Certified® 2011 Ambulatory EHR, additionally certified for Child Health and Cardiovascular Medicine, with optional Advanced Reporting. PrimeSuite integrates a practice’s clinical, financial and administrative processes, and allows practices to increase profitability, enhance patient satisfaction and facilitate adherence to compliance guidelines. Established in 1998, Carrollton, Ga.-based Greenway Medical Technologies is a privately held company with more than 300 employees. For more information about Greenway, visit greenwaymedical. com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, services and related products, prices, and other factors.

For more information, Contact:
Greg Fulton, Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc. (770) 262-2347, GregFulton(at)GreenwayMedical(dot)com

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Lorman Education Services Presents 'Workers' Compensation Reform: Analysis Of HB 7' Teleconference on February 23, 2006

Lorman Education Services Presents 'Workers' Compensation Reform: Analysis Of HB 7' Teleconference on February 23, 2006

This “Workers' Compensation Reform: Analysis of HB 7” Teleconference will provide information concerning the recent reforms in Texas workers' compensation law.

Eau Claire, WI (PRWEB) January 13, 2006

The Texas Legislature has passed sweeping reforms to the workers' compensation system that will impact employers, insurance carriers, health care providers and employees. Since the passage of the reform legislature, the Division of Workers' Compensation has promulgated many of the rules to further extrapolate on the reforms and clarify many of the unanswered issues from the reform statute. This teleconference will provide information concerning the recent reforms in Texas workers' compensation law.

David M. Hymer is a founding partner of Hermes Sargent Bates, L. L.P. in Dallas, Texas, where he is a member of the firm’s Tort Litigation Section and heads the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group. Mr. Hymer is board certified in Workers' Compensation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice has been devoted to defending personal injury lawsuits, including premises liability, automobile and transportation accidents, workers’ compensation and employers’ liability. He received his B. A. degree from Texas A&M University and his J. D. degree from Texas Tech University. He is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and the Dallas Association of Defense Counsel. Mr. Hymer is approved faculty for continuing education credit by the Texas Department of Insurance. He is a frequent speaker to employers, attorneys and insurance company representatives concerning claims handling and investigation, insurance law, workers’ compensation, employer liability and other tort litigation topics.

This Teleconference is designed for human resource professionals, attorneys, safety directors, insurance claims representatives, occupational health nurses, business managers, benefits professionals, risk managers and rehabilitation specialists. IACET and HRCI Continuing Education Units can be earned with participation in this teleconference.

To register for this event please click http://www. lorman. com/info/363673 (http://www. lorman. com/info/363673) or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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Southeastern Warehouse Association Elects Scott McWilliams: OH Logistics CEO to Lead Organization as President in 2006

Southeastern Warehouse Association Elects Scott McWilliams: OH Logistics CEO to Lead Organization as President in 2006

The Southeastern Warehouse Association (SWA) and Ozburn-Hessey Logistics announced the election of OH Logistics’ CEO, Scott McWilliams, as President of the organization.

Nashville, Tennessee (PRWEB) October 9, 2005

The Southeastern Warehouse Association (SWA) and Ozburn-Hessey Logistics announced the election of OH Logistics’ CEO, Scott McWilliams, as President of the organization. McWilliams most recently served the organization as Vice President and has served on the board of directors for the group since 1995.

“We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Scott’s talent and caliber as our President,” said Bill Milligan, Executive Director of the SWA. “He brings tremendous value to our association and we are excited about attaining the goals he has set for us. Scott is extremely well-organized, very down-to-earth and a man of great character and integrity. He is a person our members both respect and relate to.”

“I am honored to be elected to this position because the SWA is an organization that is dedicated to its members,” said McWilliams. “Our goals for 2006 are to expand the organization through the addition of new members and to improve the education and overall value the organization offers to its members. I look forward to working with Bill and everyone associated with SWA.”

The election of new officers occurred at the SWA meeting held September 22-24 at The Homestead in Hotsprings, Virginia. The SWA is affiliated with the International Logistics Warehouse Association (IWLA).

About OH Logistics (www. ohlogistics. com)

Based in Tennessee, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics is the nation’s largest privately held 3PL, serving Fortune 1500 companies with strategically placed, multi-client warehouse campuses as well as numerous dedicated facilities. The company serves the food service consolidation, industrial, electronic & high tech, pharmaceutical & medical, health and beauty, and consumer products industries. OH Logistics provides services including fulfillment, e-commerce fulfillment, service parts management, return logistics, cross docking and pool distribution. The company operates over 19 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, offers complete transportation management of parcel, LTL and TL shipments, and employs over 2,700. OH Logistics can be reached at (877) 401-6400 or on the web at www. ohlogistics. com.

About Southeastern Warehouse Association (www. se-warehouseassoc. org)

SWA is a close knit group of third party warehouse and logistic providers with the common goal of improving their competitive position through professional development. The organization has approximately 160 members which collectively operate over 80 million square feet of warehouse space and distribute a wide variety of products including appliances, chemicals, food and beverages, HAZMAT, paper, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.

SWA was founded in 1919. In 1951 it was incorporated in the state of Georgia as a nonprofit organization. The organization is dedicated to the education and training of its members.

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Bulge, Bottoms, Breasts and Balding

Bulge, Bottoms, Breasts and Balding

Biggest Concerns For Today's Women; Vanity motivates 1 in 3 men to have a cosmetic procedure; Compared to 1 in 3 women who opt for surgery to boost confidence; Almost 50% of men would change nothing; Both men and women are most unhappy with their weight; Findings from the UK's biggest ever cosmetic surgery report revealed (conducted by Gfk Nop on behalf of Transform)

(PRWEB) May 15, 2008

Today the preliminary findings of the biggest independent cosmetic surgery report ever undertaken can reveal that despite popular belief, it's Britain's men that choose to go under the knife through vanity, compared to women who are motivated by low self-esteem. However, a massive 46% of men are so confident and self-assured with their appearance, that they would change nothing.

The in-depth poll of 2000 men and women nationwide, was undertaken by respected independent research agency Gfk Nop on behalf of the UK's leading cosmetic surgery provider, Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group, to gain insight into people's attitudes towards their bodies, and attitudes to both surgical and non-surgical treatments.

The results show that 80 % of people surveyed agreed that cosmetic surgeries/ procedures are now more socially acceptable.

When asked what motivates you into having a cosmetic procedure, one third of men chose vanity, compared to one third of women who wanted to boost their confidence. However, more worryingly, 14% of men and women took the drastic measure because they 'hated' their appearance.

When it comes to what body parts they most want to change, a massive 73% of women and 44% of men confessed to being most unhappy with their weight and tummies. When probed further, 33% of men and 26% of women admitted that despite their dissatisfaction and lack of confidence, they had not tried dieting or exercise.  
Other findings revealed that both men and women (8%) are equally worried about losing their hair which could be a result of today's fast-paced, stressful life or possibly the sudden surge of hair extensions, which can often result in balding.

The top 10 body parts Brits would like to change are as follows:

Men
1. Nothing (46%)
2. Weight (26%)
3. Tummy (18%)
4. Hair (8%)
5. Legs (4%)
6. Arms (2%)
7. Complexion (2%)
8. Bottom (1%)
9. Thighs (1%)
10. Breasts (0%)

Women
1. Tummy (37%)
2. Weight (36%)
3. Nothing (27%)
4. Thighs (16%)
5. Bottom (15%)
6. Breasts (12%)
7. Legs (9%)
8. Hair (8%)
9. Complexion (6%)
10. Arms (6%)

Says Shami Choudry from Transform: "When American TV drama, Nip/Tuck aired on British screens, the programme and it's catchphrase 'tell me what you don't like about yourself' caused a cosmetic surgery frenzy, however the findings from this research prove that most women opt for treatment to enhance their confidence, rather than simply their appearance. "

And what does the future hold for one of the Uk's fastest growing industries? Transform, the Uk's most trusted cosmetic surgery provider predicts that body sculpture and weight management surgeries will see the biggest growth. The Group, which currently carry out over 800 cosmetic surgery procedures per month and has over 30 years of experience in the industry, is positioning itself as the consumers' first choice.

Editors Notes
*2000 men and women nationwide were questioned by Gfk Nop during January 2008

Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group is Britain's largest and most popular cosmetic surgery group network with over 30 years experience and 22 clinics across the Uk

Transform offer a comprehensive and extensive post-operative care programme, which is included in the cost of the treatments. The programme serves to ensure that recovery is as swift and problem free as possible.

Transform work with highly qualified and specialist cosmetic surgeons and nursing staff.

Transform is a member of the Covenant Healthcare Group

Www. transforminglives. co. uk

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