Kaori Kelly Received Coveted Pennsylvania Direct Support Professional Award from ANCOR

Harrisburg, PA (PRWEB) April 30, 2013

Keystone Human Services is proud to announce that Kaori Kelly, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Keystone Human Services Intellectual Disabilities Services, received the Pennsylvania Direct Support Professional Award from ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources).

This annual award is given to a DSP who has been exemplary in their service to the mission of the nominating agency. The award was presented at the ANCOR Annual Conference in Washington D.C. on April 30, 2013. ANCOR is the national association of residential service providers who benefit people with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and those experiencing mental illness.

Kaori Kelly was nominated by Keystone Human Services Intellectual Disabilities Services in recognition of her dedication to supporting people to maximize their abilities and reach their employment goals. By getting to know the persons interests and abilities, Kelly finds the best employment fit for them.

After learning of one womans interest in working, Kelly first created volunteer opportunities for her. Kelly recognized that the woman loved colors and animals, and she identified a family-owned pet food business that had a part-time job available. Both the products and the packaging are colorful, making this a great match for her.

In order to learn more about making friends and staying healthy, Kelly assisted the woman to gain a gym membership and learn to have conversations with other gym members. Friendships developed, and most recently, she acquired a second part-time job at the gym. She now receives a paycheck for doing what she already loves to do. The real paycheck, though, is the quality of life she has and the pride she feels in being employed.

KHS thanks Kelly for her ability to observe and listen to the needs and wishes of the person she supports. She has been instrumental in making this young womans life fulfilled.

Kelly represents the true meaning of advancing the human spirit as she supports people to reach their goals for employment.

For more information about Keystone Human Services or to learn how you too could have a fulfilling career as a Direct Support Professional, visit http://www.keystonehumanservices.org.

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Clear Conscience Pet Selected for 2013 SuperZoo Store of the Future

Wilton, CT (PRWEB) April 30, 2013

It has been confirmed that Clear Conscience Pet will be one of a select group of companies represented in the first ever store of the future at the SuperZoo trade event this July 23-25 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

This concept store has been created by the World Pet Association, (WPA), the producers of SuperZoo, known as The National Show for Pet Retailers, in conjunction with mega pet product distributor Animal Supply Logistics (ASL).

SuperZoo is acknowledged to be the fastest growing trade event in the American pet food and supply industry. The store of the future will be a 2000-square-foot enclosed island in the midst of the trade show floor, so it will be easy for all show attendees to visit and get ideas for improving their store layouts, merchandising, and point of sale promotional tools.

The SuperZoo Store of the Future will give retailers a chance to see new concepts in merchandising that they can use in their own stores.One of the key point of sale concepts will be video panels incorporated directly into displays for various brands, including Clear Conscience Pets Sliders

EcoPlum Offers Eco Friendly Products with Complimentary Shipping for Mothers Day, Profiles Green Moms All Month

New York, New York (PRWEB) April 30, 2013

Today EcoPlum, the green shopping rewards boutique, honors environmental initiatives undertaken by moms with EcoPlum Salutes Green Moms, a month-long series of articles and other content focused on their eco actions. Complimentary shipping is offered on all eco friendly products in EcoPlums online shop, along with 10% off on e-gift cards, through Mothers Day.

Kicking off May1, EcoPlum Salutes Green Moms runs through the end of May, with a special roundup on Mothers Day. The profile series covers a group of moms who introduced composting into New York City public schools; a green mom from the entertainment world; a mothers guide to wellness and living a healthy green lifestyle; a tribute to one of our most influential politicians and green moms; stories about some of the moms who make products for EcoPlum; and other features to be announced. EcoPlum will also collect personal tributes from readers about their environmentally active moms. Photos and video clips may be submitted on the website at EcoClipz, while longer articles can be submitted at submissions(at)ecoplum(dot)com.

An overview of the series is provided by Gia Machlin, CEO and Founder of EcoPlum, who proclaims, For the entire month of May, EcoPlum will salute green moms who are taking amazing eco actions and changing our world for the better. Were excited to kick off our series with a profile on a group of moms in New York City who tackled food waste in public schools and are now seeing their composting pilot expanded citywide.

In conjunction with the month-long tributes to mothers everywhere supporting green living, EcoPlum is encouraging sustainable gift giving with a Free Shipping offer on all eco friendly products in its online boutique (for purchases over $ 50) and 10% off on e-gift cards, through Mothers Day on May 12. The gift cards, sent electronically, are an environmentally friendly way to give eco friendly gifts and may be used to buy eco friendly products in the EcoPlum Online Boutique.

Ledyard Elementary Schools Awarded HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze Level Distinction

Islandia, NY (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

The USDA established the HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) to recognize schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that create healthier school environments by providing nutrition education, nutritious food and beverage choices, physical education and opportunities for physical activity. This initiative is a main component in First Lady Michelle Obamas Lets Move! campaign, an effort to end the childhood obesity epidemic.

This April, four Ledyard elementary schools were awarded the HUSSC Bronze Level distinction: Gales Ferry School, Gallup Hill School, Juliet W. Long School and Ledyard Center School.

This recognition is the product of a joint effort between Ledyard Public Schools and Whitsons School Nutrition, food service providers at Ledyard Public Schools. Darlene McCarthy, Food Service Director at Ledyard; Anne Hogsten, Principal at Gales Ferry and Juliet W. Long schools; Dr. Susan Nash-Ditzel, Principal at Ledyard Center school; and Dr. Pam Austen, Principal at Gallup Hill school, were the main drivers of this initiative along with a review team composed of a cross section of the Ledyard school community: members of the Parent Teacher Organization, teachers and administrators.

In order to qualify for the Bronze award, the elementary schools had to demonstrate they meet all the HUSSC nutritional requirements on an on-going basis, serving a variety of healthier food that appeal to the students, planning meals that emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; and that include lean proteins and foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. Furthermore, the schools were required to prove their compliance with the physical activity and nutrition education criteria of the HUSSC according to age group.

With this award, Ledyard Public Schools reiterates its commitment to promoting a healthy school environment for its students. According to Michael Graner, Superintendent at Ledyard Public Schools, This award is a recognition of the work we have been doing in collaboration with Whitsons to improve the nutritional value of the school meals. The award also acknowledges the efforts of the school district staff to promote wellness activities at all of our schools as part of a balanced healthy lifestyle.

The award ceremony took place on April 26th. A representative from the USDA presented a HealthierUS Bronze School banner, a commemorative plaque and a check for $ 500 to the schools.

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Sunwarrior Now Available in Vitamin World

Mesquite, NV (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Sunwarrior, a leading plant-based protein powder company based in Southern Nevada, is pleased to announce their products are now available in Vitamin World throughout the United States. This covers over 400 locations. These stores will carry Sunwarriors vegan protein powder, Warrior Blend, and they will most likely pick up other products in the future. Warrior Blend is a fusion of pea, hemp seed, and cranberry protein with medium chain triglycerides from coconut oil that is designed to promote muscle repair and endurance.

We keep growing each day thanks to our incredible team and the rising need for healthier food and supplement choices. Were excited to see our products offered in these amazing locations, said Nick Stern, cofounder of Sunwarrior. Our availability in Vitamin World is another step in the right direction for us as a company. Vitamin World has established itself as a great place to get high quality vitamins, minerals, protein, and supplements at reasonable prices. Its a wonderful place to showcase the best of our products.

About Vitamin World

The first Vitamin World store opened its doors in 1976. Headquartered in Long Island, NY, Vitamin World manufactures over 700 superior-quality vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplements in our own state-of-the-art facilities. The manufacturing facilities total over 1 million square feet and we produce supplements in every available form, including tablets, two-piece capsules, softgels, powders, and liquids.

Today, Vitamin World owns and operates over 400 retail stores nationwide. To provide a fast and convenient way to shop at home for vitamins, Vitamin World runs one of the most sophisticated and efficient automated fulfillment systems in the business. Each month at VitaminWorld.com, we pick and ship over 100,000 products to over 15,000 households. Whether you shop online or in one of our many retail locations, you can count on Vitamin World for the highest quality vitamins and supplements at everyday low prices.

About Sunwarrior

Sunwarriors mission is to illuminate body, mind, and planet. This company was born from the nutritional dreams of two men who wanted to create a plant-based protein powder that would be raw, healthy, and benefit the world.

Sunwarrior has grown since that night years ago at the Sedona Raw Food Festival, now offering several raw, vegan products that are perfect for anyone and any lifestyle: two delicious protein powders to build muscle and speed recovery, activated barley for enhanced endurance, supergreens for probiotics, and liquid vitamin and mineral complexes that nourish cellular function and boost the immune system with macro and trace minerals. Sunwarrior will be coming out with raw multivitamins, longevity enhancing omegas and antioxidants, and many more products and flavors soon.

We believe all energy comes initially from the sun and is captured by the miraculous plants around us. We then turn to these marvelous plants to create our products. Join us in our mission to share this energy with everyone. Together we truly can transform the planet, one warrior at a time.

For more information about Vitamin World visit http://www.vitaminworld.com. For more information on Sunwarrior visit http://www.sunwarrior.com.

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9021Pho, Inspired by Chef Kimmy Tang, is Poised to Launch National Franchise Program

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

9021Pho, a Vietnamese centric concept with a French and California twist inspired by Chef Kimmy Tang, announced today it has launched a National Franchise Program. As part of its aggressive growth strategy, the Beverly Hills-based concept plans to develop approximately 10 or more restaurants in the next 14 months in major cities around the country. To date, 9021Pho has four restaurants open in California with another four locations set to open by the end of the year.

"9021Pho is about providing a Vietnamese centric culinary delight with a French and California twist that delivers an exceptional taste while providing healthy menu choices. Chef Kimmy Tangs unique cooking techniques, minimal use of oils, proliferation of vegetables and premium ingredients are unmatched, said Greg Aghamanoukian, 9021Pho President. "We've seen a very strong interest in our brand in major U.S. markets across the country, and we're now looking for dedicated franchisees to help us bring 9021Pho to a national level."

To further fuel 9021Phos national expansion, the company is actively seeking qualified single and multi-unit franchise operators with restaurant experience to join its casual dining concept. Franchisee candidates should have a minimum net worth of $ 1,500,000 and liquid assets of at least $ 150,000 per unit. 9021Pho will be developed through both single-unit agreements and Area Development Agreements. Depending on the real estate site selected, franchisees can expect the total investment for one restaurant to be approximately $ 550,000-$ 1,350,000. The initial franchise fee is $ 35,000. To learn more about ownership opportunities with 9021Pho, contact Greg Aghamanoukian, President of 9021Pho, at 818-404-1930 or greg.aghamanoukian(at)9021pho(dot)com.

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About 9021Pho:

9021Pho was born out of a unique partnership in Beverly Hills, California, where the celebrated Vietnamese Master Chef Kimmy Tang assumed management of a local restaurant transforming it into a fresh, healthy dining experience combined with her innovative French and Asian cuisine.

Born and raised in Saigon, Chef Kimmy learned at an early age how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes by watching the family chef prepare sumptuous meals. Her culinary passion broadened when she and her family moved to California where she began working in Chinese and Japanese restaurants. With her valuable skills, Chef Kimmy soon opened her own fine dining restaurant and received celebrated acclaim by the L.A. Times, Los Angeles Magazine and many other publications.

Longing to explore other cultures and perfect her culinary skills, Chef Kimmy sold her restaurant and started an international journey to study the traditional recipes of the world including France and her home country Vietnam. She used this knowledge to create delicious dishes, which inspired her to return to the United States and open 9021Pho.

Today, 9021Pho caters to the health conscious food-lover featuring fresh ingredients, a colorful array of vegetables, and lean cuts of meat and poultry. Along with an extraordinary menu, 9021Pho and Chef Kimmy are passionate in helping children through the support of local and national charities. Birthed out of her beliefs and her time volunteering with orphanages, Chef Kimmys compassion for children and people are the cornerstones of her life and a core value of 9021Pho.

Tanimura & Antle Artisan

Salinas, CA (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Look for produce industry innovator, Tanimura & Antles Artisan Lettuce on the nationally-syndicated nutrition news show, Appetite for Health, during May, National Salad Month. Two separate segments, Heart-Smart Salads and The Mediterranean Diet will air across the United States in more than 250 media markets on May 6 and May 15 on The Daily Buzz affiliates and May 16 and May 27 on ION Televisions Newswatch affiliates.

Each segment will reach more than 4 million broadcast viewers with important messages about the importance of a plant-based diet for improving health and reducing risk for chronic diseases, including heart disease.

The recent New England Journal of Medicine research showing that a Mediterranean diet can reduce ones risk for heart disease by as much as 30% was the inspiration for the Mediterranean Diet segment to air on May 15, 16 while the Heart Health segment, airing on May 6 and 27, highlights how viewers can easily identify heart-smart choices in the supermarket, like Tanimura & Antle Artisan Lettuce bearing the American Heart Associations Heart Check.

Show hosts, nationally-recognized registered dietitians and authors, Katherine Brooking, MS, RD and Julie Upton, MS, RD, deliver sound nutrition, healthy eating and cooking advice each week on their show and encourage viewers to eat like a nutrition pro.

Were thrilled to work with the nations leading produce companies, like Tanimura & Antle, to show our viewers that healthy eating isnt hard, time-consuming, too expensive or out-of-reach, said Julie Upton, MS, RD. We hear people say all the time why they cant eat betterbut every week, we show them how they can, added Katherine Brooking, MS, RD.

A Mediterranean diet is typically rich fruits and vegetables, olive oil, nuts and beans. Salads made with fresh leafy greens and vegetables can be strong component of the Mediterranean diet making our Artisan Lettuce an ideal ingredient, commented Diana McClean Director of Marketing. Artisan lettuce is a variety package of dark green and red lettuce that delivers over 45% of the daily value of Vitamin A offering consumers excellent nutritional value as well as options for flavor and variety in their family meal preparations.

In February, Tanimura & Antles Artisan Lettuce received the heart health certification from the American Heart Association. Packages of Artisan Lettuce feature the Heart Check mark that easily identifies it as a sensible food choice in an overall heart healthy diet.

The Appetite for Health television segments are also distributed on the AppforHealth.com website, Appetite for Health social media channels and is distributed to 10,000 e-newsletter subscribers.

Copy Doctor Launches Kids Meals Food Drive

Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Copy Doctor is teaming up with Kids Meals and will sponsor a food drive during the month of May. Donations received through the drive will help Kids Meals, Texas only meals-on-wheels program for children, serve healthy lunches to over 1700 hungry pre-school aged children living in poverty.

It is sometimes difficult to believe that hunger exists right here in the Houston area. Most people think of hunger in terms of famine, or major tragedies, but not as something that affects children everyday in our own community, said Don Sowa, President of Copy Doctor. Anything we can do to help our neighbors is not only our responsibility, but our privilege. We hope our customers and business friends will join us in supporting this great organization.

Texas, unfortunately, is number one in our nation for food insecurity for children, according to The Houston Food Bank. In Harris County, there is an estimated poverty rate of 16.4% for individuals, but children under five are disproportionately affected by a poverty rate of 25.7% ...at 28.2% - 1,871,600 children are living in food insecure homes. (CHILDREN AT RISK, Growing up in Houston 2008-2010).

Kids' Meals is a non-profit, community-based organization, which provides and delivers nutritious meals, free of cost to the families, Monday through Friday, year-round. In the summer months the number of children serviced jumps from 1700 to 3400 a day. Kids Meals is the only organization that is bridging the gap for hungry preschool aged children; the missing piece for children ages 1-5 who are too old for services from organizations such as WIC and not yet old enough to receive free breakfast and lunch in school.

Non perishable food donations may be dropped off at both Copy Doctor locations, 3814 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005, or 1101 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546 during the month of May.

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Frontier Soups Introduces Easy, Gluten-Free Enchilada Soup Mix

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Frontier Soups, a producer of all natural gourmet soup mixes, is introducing a new gluten-free soup, Arizona Sunset Enchilada Soup Mix, to satisfy home cooks desire for delicious, new ideas for dinner with an international flair.

The new Enchilada Soup expands the Homemade-In-Minutes line of quick-cooking and easy to prepare soup mixes, and features a Southwestern flavor profile with the warmth of chili seasonings and epazote, a spice used in many traditional Mexican dishes, said Trisha Anderson, founder of Frontier Soups.

Our customers have shown they are hungry for more assertive flavors by making our South of the Border Tortilla Soup the best seller in the Homemade-In-Minutes line, and the Enchilada Soup also provides authentic Mexican taste and brings families to the table with the promise of something new, different and really delicious, Anderson said. Our mission is to ensure our soups satisfy consumers who are looking for culinary adventure, yet remain faithful to the regional American recipes for which we are known. So we are drawing on Americas rich immigrant heritage for inspiration, which also inspired our Hungarian goulash and Italian wedding soup.

Laboratory testing by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Allergy Research & Resource Program at the University of Nebraska verifies that the gluten content in the Enchilada Soup and 27 other gluten-free mixes is below level of quantification. They also have met all the requirements of the Celiac Sprue Association

Horsefinder Announces Top Tips to Combat Equine Obesity

Taunton, Somerset (PRWEB UK) 1 May 2013

With milder weather and typical British rain showers, the month of April has seen a fast growth of grass. The abundance of fresh grass, which is high in fructans and sugars, is irresistible to horses and ponies but can pose a risk to those prone to laminitis and obesity.

Horsefinder, the website where horse owners can buy and sell horses, has teamed up with expert horse nutritionist, Brinicombe Equine, to produce a how-to of top tips to guide horse owners throughout the summer months. Brinicombe's equine development manager says: Equine obesity has fatal consequences and causes severe, debilitating and painful symptoms including the onset of laminitis. It is one of the most common causes of fatalities out of any equine disease in the UK yet it is 100 per cent preventable.

To help a horse reach, and stay, a healthy weight, Horsefinder and Brinicombe Equine advise the following prevention methods:

Exercise a horse regularly - this will help weight come off and stay off.

Monitor grass intake and gradually reduce grazing.

Double bag hay with two hay nets this will reduce the speed and amount of food a horse consumes.

Soak hay this reduces the calorie content through a reduction of water-soluble carbohydrates.

Spilt any meals into smaller meals throughout the day.

Tie hay nets in various locations around the yard this will encourage a horse to move around and burn calories.

Place some large, smooth pebbles into a horses feed this will slow down the eating time as they navigate the pebbles.

Keep a horse occupied by hanging up vegetables in the stable; putting chopped vegetables into a foraging ball; or placing apples in a bucket of water for apple

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Noviden Technologies adds Dash of Tech to Eating Healthy with MealEasy.com

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

International software development firm, Noviden Technologies Inc based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is making waves in the online delivery of customized meal planning solutions.

After 8 years in business, Noviden continues to innovate and change lives as global consumers demand anytime, anywhere delivery of services. Technology is changing how we live today and here at Noviden Technologies we play an important role in leading this generation of new websites that are not only well crafted online products but cater to a targeted group of consumers with very specific needs, explains CEO George Borovan.

Governments around the world are promoting the benefits of healthy eating to reduce health costs and extend lives in health rather than illness. Borovan and his team of highly trained web professionals are working with fitness and insurance companies, health professionals and wellness agencies to advance the concept of meal planning to reduce obesity rates, reconnect people with eating healthy meals together and save money and time by planning ahead.

Novidens flagship software, MealEasy.com, offers healthy, balanced meal options. For those with dietary restrictions, MealEasy specializes in customized meal planning, including diabetes, heart healthy, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free. MealEasy focuses on portion control and balanced nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. Subscribers can eliminate unwanted ingredients due to taste preferences or allergies, and limit sugars, fats, meat, dairy or whichever specific ingredients are selected.

Members sign up for the interactive meal planning website and create a personal profile to customize their food choices. Each of the 2000 meals have been personally designed by Novidens Executive Chef Paul Routhier and scrutinized in our test kitchens to ensure the highest quality. The MealEasy.com website lists nutritional facts for each meal based on USFDA guidelines, including calories, fat, sodium and % daily value.

Automatically generated grocery lists are organized into sections for easy navigation at the grocery store and YouTube videos provide detailed instructions on how to prepare fresh, fast & easy meals. MealEasy is a revolutionary way of getting and staying healthy without the yo-yo effect of unhealthy dieting.

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For further details on Noviden Technologies and MealEasy.com, please contact:

Pamela Lovelace, Director of Marketing, Noviden Technologies Inc.

148 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 1A2

1-888-799-6325 | plovelace(at)noviden(dot)com | http://www.mealeasy.com

Yumi Media Comments on the Shift in the Vegetarian Image in America

Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

On May 1, Yumi Media, a food website devoted to delivering the latest and greatest in food news, recipes, and products to incorporate into your own healthy lifestyle, responds to an article about the image of vegetarians in America today.

According to an article in the Lansing State Journal, vegetarian options have progressed into the mainstream over the years. There is no longer just one image of a vegetarian, and eating a vegetarian meal isnt associated with an agenda and an ideology.

While meals of the 1970s and 1980s were very meat-centric, our meals today have shifted as a result of several societal changes, such as the influence of vegetarian chefs and the introduction and popularization of international cuisines centered around vegetables. Many Americans are also concerned about the quality of meat as well as its price in this economy, and so they choose vegetarian options instead.

Yumi Media representative Justin Maas says that these changes in the perception of vegetarians in our society is a good thing. A person needs to have a balanced diet, and if the meal is always about meat, thats not going to happen. Its great that being a vegetarian is no longer associated with one identity, because all different types of people can benefit from a vegetarian lifestyle. And if theyre feeling that theyre not getting enough protein, they can always add a substitute like Quorn to their diets.

Yumi Media is a food website devoted to delivering the latest and greatest in food news, recipes, and products to incorporate into your own healthy lifestyle. Launched in 2012, Yumi Media was founded by a group of friends as a way to explore their mutual love of food while sharing that love with the community at large. Whether youre looking for something cutting-edge, like Quorn, or comfort food like mom used to make or something in between, Yumi Media is your one-stop resource.

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Juices May Do More Harm Than Good For Kids Teeth Says Keith Ostrosky

St. Paul, Minnesota (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Keith Ostrosky, a dentist who regularly cares for young patients, has released a statement to the press regarding a new study showing the damage that too much fruit juice can do to young teeth. The British Dental Association is advising parents to limit the amount of healthy juices and smoothies that they are feeding their children. While parents may think that these drinks are healthy since they contain fruit, excess consumption can end up causing frequent cavities and tooth decay.

Findings show that roughly 25 percent of toddlers regularly drink fruit juice, and two-thirds eat sugar-filled snacks and treats. While unsweetened fruit juice contributes to a portion of a childs dietary requirements for fruit, crushing the fruit causes it to release sugars that can cause damage to teeth. Instead, it is advisable to eat the fruit whole.

Keith Ostrosky comments on these findings stating, Its a tricky situation because many parents just want to make sure that their child is getting the fruits he or she needs to develop properly. However, many kids are resistant to eating fruit whole, so parents try to compensate by blending the fruit or providing juice. While the boy or girl is getting nutrients this way, theres also an increased risk for tooth decay. Children can still consume fruit juice, but parents should put a limit on how much their son or daughter drinks each day.

Dr. Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation states, Fruit juices are becoming increasingly popular and the fruit content can make them seem like a good idea. However, they contain very high levels of sugar and acid, and can do a lot of damage to the teeth. At a young age it is unrealistic to remove sweet foods and drinks altogether from a childs diet. To combat this, it is important to try to keep their consumption to mealtimes, and ensure they only drink water or milk between meals.

Dr. Carter explains that smoothies are damaging to teeth because they were concentrated and are sipped, therefore allowing the sugars to stick to teeth. He explains that the consumption of these fruity beverages is done with health in mind, but can often cause damage in the long run.

Findings from 2008 show that 30 percent of five-year-old children living in England had experienced tooth decay. Research also shows that a small bottle of orange juice from popular British retailer Pret a Manger contained as much sugar as 13 cookies. A small bottle of Innocent smoothie had as much sugar as three-and-a-half Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Keith Ostrosky states, Its important that parents really take a look at the nutrition facts when theyre pouring these beverages and serving these snacks to their children. While a product may have healthy ingredients, that doesnt mean that the item is actually good for teeth. Keith Ostrosky advises that increased sugar intake is not just bad for the teeth; it can lead to other health problems later in life.

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Keith Ostrosky is a dentist who works in Minnesota. He provides comprehensive to adults and children, offering both routine and preventative treatments. Alongside his staff, Dr. Ostrosky handles crowns and bridges, veneers, mouth guards, tooth whitening treatments, X-rays, extractions, and sealants.

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Fresh Healthy Vending Pledges $1,000,000 in Grants

(PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Fresh Healthy Vending, the Nations largest healthy vending company has dedicated $ 1,000,000 in grants to qualified locations that choose to provide a healthy vending option. On behalf of its huge network of Franchisees, the Fresh and Healthy Vending Initiative was founded to help communities combat the junk food and obesity epidemic. To encourage communities to get on the bandwagon, the company created FreshandHealthy.org. The website is specifically designed to encourage eligible locations such as schools, YMCAs and businesses to sign up for a free healthy vending machine. The company also offers additional monthly financial incentives to install the healthy machines that provide nutritious food and beverage choices.

Fresh Healthy Vendings Chief Wellness Advocate, Michelle Valency says, We approach each location with the same simple set of requests. 1. Do your employees, students, customers deserve a healthy choice when it comes to snacking? 2. Are you ready to take the initiative and help us combat the obesity epidemic that plagues our nation? 3. Would you be prepared at the very least to let us place a healthy vending machine next to the machines you already have that offer junk, giving people the option to choose?

Vending machine snacks and beverages constitute a significant portion of the average Americans diet. At school, work, or in the community, the convenience of quick and affordable sustenance through traditional vending is often within reach and dependence has increased in recent years. The Fresh and Healthy Vending was established to lessen the amount of harmful foods available and provide healthy substitutes.

In less than 2 years, FreshandHealthy.Org has been succesfull in placing 1300 Fresh Healthy Vending machines in schools across 46 states. The initiative claims a further 900 Fresh Healthy Vending machines have been installed in various businesses, retailers and community centers such as YMCAs, JCCs and Boys and Girls Clubs. The company has also donated over $ 300,000 in incentives to date not including the commission checks its franchisees pay to the locations each month. We believe healthy choices dont have to be an inconvenience, all we are looking for is like-minded decision makers to take some iniative in the locations we target says Valency.

The bad news: obese and overweight children are at risk for serious health problems.

Diabetes is on the rise. The rise in childhood obesity is linked to a dramatic rise in the number of children that are suffering from type 2 diabetes. African-American and Hispanic children are developing type 2 diabetes at a much higher rate than their Caucasian peers; almost half are at risk of developing diabetes.

Asthma risk is higher than ever. There may be a link between the rise in childhood obesity and the rise in childhood asthma. Extra weight can make it hard to breathe and can inflame the respiratory tract. Children with serious asthma are more likely to be overweight.

Increased risk of heart failure. Being overweight or out-of-shape makes the heart work harder. Overweight children are more likely to grow up to be overweight adults and more likely to develop heart problems.

Access to healthy food and physical activity is disappearing. Poor nutrition is part of daily life: only about 20 percent of high school seniors report eating fruit and green vegetables five or more times a day.

Unregulated nutrition: foods offered in school vending machines often have little nutritional value and can be loaded with fats, sugars, salt and calories.

Less physical education: 92% of elementary schools do not have daily physical education classes year-round.

The good news: Fresh Healthy Vending, along with their franchisees, is fighting the obesity epidemic one healthy, delicious, convenient snack at a time via its huge Franchise network.

Fresh Healthy Vending machines are in thousands of locations throughout the country providing healthy snack food and beverage choices. Healthy kids are the future, keeping minds and bodies in better shape are part of the directives for Fresh Healthy Vending, the first and largest franchisor of healthy vending machines. Fresh Healthy Vendings quest is to help Americans become healthier by providing more nutritious and wholesome snacks and drinks purchased through vending machines.

For more information about Fresh Healthy Vending Franchises, visit http://www.freshvending.com. To inquire about receiving a free Fresh Healthy Vending machine where you work, live or play or attend school, visit http://www.freshandhealthy.org or call toll free 888-902-7558.

Probiotics Effect on Reducing Anxiety Described in New Article By eProbiotics.com

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

In a new article from eProbiotics.com, the author discusses how probiotics and probiotic supplments are effective in reducting anxiety. Scientists have recently discovered that the bacteria in our gut somehow communicates with the brain, resulting in the potential cause and/or treatment of certain mental health issues; including using probiotics for treatment of anxiety.

Recent studies have found that supplementing with the probiotics Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactococcus lactis, and Streptococcus thermophilus for four weeks, subjects demonstrated improved processing activity in the area of the brain responsible for controlling emotion, sensation and anxiety.

The article also describes a clear connection between the enteric nervous system, located around the digestive system, and the central nervous system; this finding opens new possibilities to the connection between how probiotics may be effective in treating anxiety. Supplementing with the Lactobacillus strain of probiotics also supports the production of the neurotransmitter GABA, the primary neurotransmitter responsible for controlling behavior and mood.

Probiotic supplements may even reduce the production of stress hormones in the body, thus further reducing risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, digestive issues, depression and anxiety.

The full article on probiotics for anxiety is available at http://eprobiotics.com/probiotics-for-anxiety/.

About: eProbiotics.com is a new website that was launched in March of 2013 in order to educate the community in the importance of digestive and intestinal health and how maintaining a healthy balance of good bacteria can combat many illnesses. Recent topics have included probiotics for sugar cravings, probiotic supplements, probiotics as a treatment for colitis, probiotics for gut and colon health, understanding the benefits of probiotics, probiotics and stress induced IBS, the diabetes and probiotics connection, as well as several other highly informative articles are available to help people understand the connection between intestinal health and overall health.

A free guide on cleansing foods and intestinal health is available at http://eprobiotics.com/free-report. The free guide has been made available to show people which natural foods they can begin to eat to increase healthy bacteria and improve overall intestinal and gut health.

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Top Weight Loss Practice Expands with Addition of New Medical Director in Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Medi-Weightloss Orlando is proud to announce the addition of Ilka A. Fahey, M. D. as medical director. Dr. Fahey joins Medi-Weightloss with personal knowledge of how challenging achieving a healthy body weight can be. After having three children over a period of six years, Dr. Fahey found herself with extra weight. She lost 40 pounds and, more importantly, shes kept it off.

I am very excited about my new role as Medical Director at Medi-Weightloss. I am committed to helping our patients achieve their weight loss goals. Achieving a healthy weight contributes to an overall improvement in health and quality of life. Our office is conveniently located in the Dr. Phillips area. Proceed with confidence and visit me at Medi-Weightloss! I am excited to share my knowledge with you. Youll soon find out why we are The one that works!- Dr. Fahey

Dr. Fahey is a Florida board-certified physician. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and her medical degree from the world-renowned Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed a transitional internship in Family Practice at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Georgia and a Gynecology & Obstetrics residency at Mercer University Medical Center of Central Georgia. Dr. Fahey is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. When Dr. Fahey is not treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and two chocolate Labrador Retrievers.

Medi-Weightloss offers a comprehensive and effective medical weight loss program that helps patients lose, on average, 6.4 pounds the first week and 14 pounds the first month. After administering medical tests and an extensive review of pertinent medical and weight history, Dr. Fahey and her trained staff develop a three-phase weight loss program, individualized for each patient. The plan includes specific nutrition and exercised guidelines, supplements, vitamin-based injections, education and motivation through counseling, and FDA-approved appetite suppressants (if prescribed). Medi-Weightloss offers strategies that reduce hunger, boost energy, and eliminate cravings while eating whole foods (no meal replacements) and learning how to keep the weight off through behavior change.

Medi-Weightloss Orlando is located at 7932 West Sand Lake Road, Suite 100. The clinic is open Monday through Friday and is welcoming new patients. Dr. Fahey is an expert on weight loss and womens health. She is available for media interviews.

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Lean On Life Cautions Against Stress and its Effects on Weight Gain

TORONTO, ON (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Lean On Life, a leading healthy lifestyle website with the latest on weight loss, nutrition, and fitness is cautioning against stress and its long-term effects on weight gain.

As Lean On Life reports in its article (http://www.leanonlife.com/why-stress-is-sabotaging-your-weight-loss-efforts/), the effects of stress on the body can have damaging long-term health effects, including weight gain.

Lean On Life cites a study released by the American Psychological Association in 2012 in which 1800 participants were surveyed to see how they dealt with stressful situations, and its effects on their eating behaviors. The study found that 43 percent of respondents over-ate unhealthy foods in response to stressful situations. These results suggest that we need better coping mechanisms for stress.

As Lean On Life reports, stress leads to a release of cortisol and adrenaline in the human body. Adrenaline delivers the instant energy in a fight-or-flight situation, while cortisol impacts the body an hour after the initial stressor, and is what dramatically boosts a persons appetite after stressful situations.

Furthermore, cortisol can influence our brains to find more pleasure in certain unhealthy foods. It can also lead the brain to confuse hunger and satiety signals, which can cause us to feel hungry and crave more food even after weve eaten.

Michelle Schiffman, nutritionist at Lean On Life, believes that we must learn to effectively deal with stress because there are so many stressors in our daily lives. Were no longer living in a time when stress was outrunning a predator, or going out on a hunt to feed your tribe, she says. Today, were stressed by oversleeping, traffic, emails basically every minute detail of our daily lives.

Schiffman explains that these stressors lead us to overeat regularly, and to overeat the unhealthy foods that give us the most pleasure. To combat this issue, she suggests taking a proactive approach to stress and to make sure we take control of our habits. Its really important to identify potential stress triggers that lead to comfort eating. If we can identify whether were eating because were hungry or because were stressed, thats a great first step, she says.

Ultimately, Lean On Life encourages everyone to try and reduce the stressors in their lives, and to apply relaxation strategies instead. Doing so, and being more mindful of eating as a result of stress, can help us avoid unnecessary weight gain.

Lean On Life is a healthy lifestyle website that provides expert-driven knowledge from doctors, nutritionists, fitness trainers and life coaches. The site takes a hands-on approach to making weight-loss, healthy eating and fitness a simple achievable lifestyle change.

Probiotic Action Shares Insight for Parents on How to Treat Pre-Teen Acne without Chemicals

Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Recently, The Charlotte Observer met with a local pediatrician to give advice on how to treat pre-teen acne. The article stated several facts about acne, including the factors that cause it in developing children and adolescents.

In light of the increase of pre-teen acne, Probiotic Action shares new insight on how to treat pre-teen acne without the use of antibiotics or harsh chemicals.

For growing bodies, the introduction of chemicals like antibiotics and steroids, which are commonly prescribed to treat acne, can be a threat to the quickly changing hormone levels, and interact negatively with an adolescents body.

Probiotic Action spokesman Fernando Perez shares insight on how to treat pre-teen acne without harsh chemicals that may interfere with the growing body of young adults.

While probiotic action is well known as the best acne treatment, many use it as an adult acne treatment alone. Our formula is different than any other acne cream in that it uses all natural bacteria to help balance the skins condition, rather than putting harsh chemicals into the body. Using a natural cleanser and acne cream made from probiotics, and educating children on where acne comes from, can help them emotionally and physically treat the effects of acne, says Perez.

Perez added that for many parents, the idea of using antibiotics to treat acne brings a concern that they are endangering children by making them more susceptible to antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Further advice includes teaching children what soaps and foods may clog pores, along with education on proper diet and exercise may help reduce the severity of pre-teen acne.

For more information on Probiotic Action, visit their website or Facebook Page. Visit the Center for Disease Control for more information pertaining to antibiotic resistance.

Probiotic Action is an advanced acne treatment that uses Probiotics for acne containing the good bacteria that is naturally found on healthy human skin. By using probiotics, Probiotic Action is an effective treatment that restores the normal bacteria content on skin. Probiotic Action will successfully clear skin when used as an adult acne treatment while protecting skin against bad bacteria, free radicals, and pollutants*.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Probiotic Action is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Bethany Hamilton Endorses Righteously Raw Chocolate

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

The world famous Soul Surfer Bethany Hamilton is the latest professional athlete to gush about the amazing taste and health benefits of Earth Source Organics line of superfood treats, Righteously Raw Chocolate. Bethanys touching story of survival, perseverance, and her impressive surfing career serve as an inspiration to people all over the world. As an athlete, author, and public speaker, she encourages others to live active, healthy, and happy lifestyles.

Being an athlete means understanding the importance of fueling the body with only the best ingredients, and as a self-professed huge fan of Righteously Raw chocolates, Bethany includes her favorite Maca Bar as part of living a healthy lifestyle. I love to live healthy and treat myself to a sweet every now and then, she says. As a professional athlete and health conscious person, Righteously Raw is my favorite treat after an active day in the ocean, adventuring, or working out!

Raw cacao is well known for its antioxidant and mineral rich properties that help promote cardiovascular health and protect against toxins. Each Righteously Raw chocolate bar is made with raw cacao plus other superfood ingredients such as a

Caterer of Hot Meals for Child Care Centers, Adult Day Care Centers Hires Jeff Miller

Lake Villa, Ill. (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Jeff Miller has been hired as an account manager for Quality Catering, which provides nutrition-focused, family style meals for child care centers, child development centers and adult day care centers in the Chicago area, northern Illinois, the Milwaukee area, and southeastern Wisconsin.

Before joining Quality Catering, Miller was a middle school teacher in the northern suburbs of Chicago, working eight years at a major public middle school and more than 10 years at a private pre K-8 school in Lake Forest, Ill.

Jeffs 20-plus plus years in education show his dedication to wanting to make a positive difference in the world and the ability to deal with the wonderful personalities that spot the landscape of academia, said James Scharnell, president of Quality Catering.

Millers background also includes educational software sales, benefits administration, and photo processing and camera sales. He has spent his past 10 summers as a counselor for a well-established sports day camp on the grounds of Lake Forest Academy.

His experiences both in and out of education have allowed him to build meaningful and lasting relationships as well as strengthen his skills along several professional lines, Scharnell said.

I have been astoundingly impressed at Quality Catering by the kitchen staff and delivery drivers ability to turn out and distribute 15,000 tasty, healthy and ready-to-eat meals each day, said Miller.

Miller holds a degree in English and secondary education with a minor in linguistics from Northeastern Illinois University. He has also pursued a masters degree in human services and counseling from DePaul University. Miller enjoys outdoor activities, photography, and do-it-yourself projects around his home located just south of the Wisconsin border.

What interested me most about this job was the passion and honesty that was displayed by all the employees during my interview process. Quality Catering is a business that appreciates and wants to please every customer no matter the size of the account. Their belief in their product and their desire to provide the best and most healthy meal options out there is commendable, and I consider myself fortunate to be part of this team.

Quality Catering each day prepares and delivers 15,000 ready-to-serve meals to child care centers, child development centers and adult day care centers in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Meals meet or exceed the USDA Food Plate recommendations for nutrition. Its commissary in Lake Villa, Ill., is the only one in the Midwest that is USDA-inspected each day to ensure food safety. The company has been in business for more than 30 years, and also has a Milwaukee office.

Quality Catering for Kids is on the web at http://www.qualitycateringforkids.com. The adult day care division is on the web at http://www.qualitycatering.biz.

Four Tips to Boost Member Retention at Your Health Club During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a great time for your health club to spread the word about the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.

Its also the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for your club members.

"Transformation is not five minutes from now; it's a present activity, said Jillian Michaels, America's Toughest Trainer and star of NBCs The Biggest Loser. In this moment you can make a different choice, and it's these small choices and successes that build up over time to help cultivate a healthy self-image and self-esteem."

And when members feel good about themselves, theyre much easier to retain.

High member retention rates are a major factor in your clubs success. According to Fitness Marketing Group, it costs seven times more to attract a new member than it does to keep an existing member happy.

Here are four creative tips for boosting member retention:

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Marble Media LLCs Healthy for Mommies Blog Suggests Flipping Breakfast and Dinner for a Healthier Lifestyle

Fort Lee, New Jersey (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

The old wisdom that states a person should eat like a king in the morning, a prince in the afternoon, and a pauper at night was probably penned at a time when people rose early, worked hard, manual labor all day, and went to sleep with the sun. They needed their calories in the morning and midday to maintain energy, but a big meal at night may have interfered with getting a full nights sleep. In the latest blog from the HealthyForMommies.com website titled Should We Reverse out Mealtime Habits?, guest blogger Liz Ernst considers the benefits of returning to meal plans of the past in order to live healthier in the present.

Many cultures worldwide still eat their largest meals of the day in the morning and keep it light at night, according to Ernst. But the U.S. has been a culture of rushing out the door in the morning (often with little more than a cup of coffee and a toaster streudel for fuel) and eating lunch at their desks or on the run, making dinner the main meal of the day.

For the fitness-conscious, Ernst suggests reestablishing mealtime habits, even if it means getting up earlier in the morning to prepare a real meal, and hitting the sack after a light meal at night.

Eat your largest meal of the day at breakfast and fewer calories at lunch, and keep dinner time calories to a minimum, Ernst says. If you dont eat enough all day, youre going to stuff yourself at night and then go to bed with all those calories with no place to go but your fat stores.

The most challenging part of flipping eating patterns is adjusting to the physical changes that go with them, Ernst says. Ideally, people should be hungriest in the morning after waking from hours of slumber and not eating. This will set the stage for satisfying the bodys nutritional and caloric needs in the morning when the bodys metabolism is at its height, and facilitate burning off those calories throughout the course of a busy day.

At the end of a long work day, the bodys metabolism is at a low point, slowing down in preparation for sleep the worst possible time of day to load up on calories.

Try to reverse your eating times, consume your largest calorie intake in the morning and build to a very light dinner, Ernst says. Youll soon find its a naturally healthy way of eating, and it sets the stage for excellent lifelong eating habits in children as well.

HealthyForMommies.com stays on top of current nutrition and fitness trends tailored for todays ultra-busy moms. Each article is written for on-the-fly reading with moms busy schedule in mind.

HealthyForMommies.com is a part of Marble Media LLCs conglomerate of content-rich information distribution blogs offering tips, advice, encouragement and gossip on everything from fashion to health, marriage to tech consumer news and much more. For more information, visit the HealthyforMommies.com website or email info(at)healthyformommies(dot)com.

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Children's Obesity Fund Appreciates Generous Donations from Whole Foods & People Water to 'Stay Fit. Have Fun Day' at Westport Heights Elementary School

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

The Childrens Obesity Fund and its co-founders, Julian Omidi and Dr. Michael Omidi, are co-sponsors with professional skateboarder Manny Santiago of a special educational and activity-filled day, entitled Stay Fit. Have Fun. at Westport Heights Elementary School. The Omidi brothers and Santiago appreciate the support of People Water and the local Whole Foods Market in El Segundo. The wholesome and nutritious snacks from the market will demonstrate to the kids the importance of good, healthy food choices. And one cannot over emphasize the importance of drinking lots of water and staying hydrated during outdoor activities.

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OC Ramps Stages Pro Skateboard Demonstration at Westport Heights Elementary School Featuring Manny Santiago

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Professional skateboarder Manny Santiago is a co-sponsor with the Childrens Obesity Fund and its co-founders, Dr. Michael Omidi and Julian Omidi, of the Stay Fit. Have Fun. at Westport Heights Elementary School. Central to this special educational and activity-filled day, will be an exhilarating skateboarding demonstration by Manny Santiago and Dave Bachinski on custom built ramps provided by OC Ramps. Santiago and the Omidi brothers are grateful for the contributions from OC Ramps to support this celebration of healthy and active kids.

Im all about OC Ramps and the awesome jumps and shredding moves I am able to achieve on their skateboard ramps. I value my relationship with this family-owned business which has selected me for their national team and also supports my passion for childrens health as demonstrated by this school event, says professional skateboarder Manny Santiago, co-sponsor of the Stay Fit. Have Fun Day. Thank you OC Ramps. Im a definite Skater 4 Life, and always on OC Ramps.

Fifteen years ago, OC Ramps was founded as a family and skater owned business on the principles of staying fit and having fun. We're thrilled to be associated with the 'Stay Fit Have Fun Day' at Westpoint Heights Elementary, says Tyler Large, president and owner, OC Ramps. We believe in the cause and we believe in helping build up the community. Skateboarding is an amazing sport that keeps kids and adults active and it's about having a great time with family and friends.

On Friday, May 10, 2013 the nearly 500 students and staff of Westport Heights Elementary School will learn about the importance of healthy diet and fitness. Santiago will also share his enthusiasm for skateboarding, active lifestyles and his love for kids. Attendees will receive nutritious snacks from the local Whole Foods Market in El Segundo and bottles of 100% spring-fed water from People Water. Additionally, first through third grade classes will receive a copy of the I AM Foundations book, I am Healthy! Affirmations for Health and Well-being which encourages children, parents, and teachers to make healthy choices regarding food, exercise and daily activities.

We are grateful to OC Ramps and their national team members Manny Santiago and Mike Bachinski for thrilling the Westport Heights kids with a professional skateboard demonstration. This great event is a direct result of Mannys enthusiasm for kids and skateboarding and we are excited to be a part of it, says Julian Omidi, co-founder of Childrens Obesity Fund which is a Stay Fit. Have Fun Day co-sponsor.

OC Ramps (http://www.ocramps.com) is based in Orange County and has been building custom, wooden skateboard ramps since 1997. All of their high-quality ramps are delivered in easy-to-assemble kits that require only a few hours to put together. Committed to the thrill and adrenaline rush of skateboarding, OC Ramps sponsors a national team of professional skateboarders that includes Manny Santiago and Mike Bachinski. All of the ramps used in the Stay Fit. Have Fun. skateboarding demonstration are courtesy of OC Ramps.

ABOUT THE EVENT COSPONSORS:

The Childrens Obesity Fund (http://www.childrensobesityfund.org), co-founded by Julian Omidi and Michael Omidi, M.D., hopes to help reverse the trend of rising obesity rates in America. The goal of the non-profit charity is to help people fully understand the obesity issue and its dire impacts on individuals and society as a whole -- and to use that knowledge to encourage children to grow up strong and healthy. Childrens Obesity Fund partners with other organizations to educate and support parents, educators and others so that we can all work together to raise healthy, active, social, and happy children. While the organization does not accept donations, it encourages direct contributions of money and talents to the associations featured on our website.

Manny Santiago (http://www.mannyslaysall.com) is a professional skateboarder known for his undeniable skills, ever-present smile and infectious enthusiasm. To remain competitive in his sport, Santiago is an avid trainer and vegetarian. A new dad, his latest desire is to reach out to kids and share his passion for staying fit and healthy, and of course, for skateboarding. Santiago and his childhood friend and fellow skateboarder Dave Bachinski will demonstrate their jumps and moves using high quality wooden skateboard ramps from OC Ramps. Santiago and Bachinski are members of the OC Ramps National Skateboarding Team, competing under the popular banner: Skate for Life!

ABOUT EVENT PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS:

The I AM Foundation (http://www.iamfoundation.org) seeks to empower children and adults to make a positive difference in our world by publishing and gifting books and music with inspiring messages. Its signature publication, The I AM! Affirmation Book has been gifted in more than 50 countries and has been being translated into tens of languages.

People Water (http://www.peoplewater.com) will donate more than 500 bottles of water for school children and staff. For every bottle of People Water consumed, the company donates water to an area where clean water is scarce and sorely needed.

Whole Foods Market in El Segundo (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com), which serves the neighborhoods surrounding Westport Heights Elementary School, is donating healthy snacks for event attendees. The grocery chain is known for providing the finest natural and organic foods available and maintains the strictest quality standards in the industry.

Kaydeeco12, LLC Launches Website Featuring Quality Food Dehydrators

Riverview, Florida (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Sheila DSouza is excited to announce the creation and launch of her new website venture, http://www.BestFoodDehydrators.com. The website offers a wide variety of food dehydrators of many different sizes and capacities, developed by the greatest brands in the industry such as Excalibur. DSouza launched the website because she hopes to guide her potential customers towards a healthier lifestyle, as food dehydrators can make healthier snacks than junk food or food from fast food restaurants. She also wants people to realize the benefits and savings that can be generated by drying surplus fruit and vegetables in food dehydrators.

DSouza intends to make BestFoodDehydrators.com special by adding recipes and offering information on how customers can prepare things, as well as featuring interesting ideas on what can be done with food dehydrators. She intends to provide information regarding dried fruit, meat jerky, and even the ability to dry flowers for potpourris or to use food dehydrators as a kiln for ceramic items. She wants her customers to get the most out of the excellent quality food dehydrators that are available on her website. She also hopes to encourage the incorporation of ethnic foods and other types of specialty foods that can be prepared in food dehydrators.

In the future, DSouza intends to further expand the merchandise offered at BestFoodDehydrators.com. She intends to periodically update the product lines offered on the website, so that customers will always have a reason to come back to see whats new. She also hopes to eventually add other small kitchen appliances, particularly specialty items such as meat and grain grinders and small ovens.

To complement the main website, DSouza is also launching a blog located at http://www.BestFoodDehydratorsBlog.com. The blog will feature topics related to the usefulness of food dehydrators. DSouza intends to discuss how her customers can prepare healthy snacks for children with food dehydrators, how to conserve nutrients in fresh produce by the drying process, how money can be saved in the long run by purchasing a food dehydrator, and how they can be properly used and maintained.

About the Company:

BestFoodDehydrators.com a division of Kaydeeco12, LLC is owned and operated by Web entrepreneur Sheila DSouza.

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Farmington, MI Dentist, Dr. Roman Shlafer, Expanded His Gum Disease Treatment Territory To Include Livonia, MI Gum Disease Patients

Farmington, MI (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Roman Shlafer, DDS, PLLC, announces the expansion of his Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) gum disease treatment services to include residents of Livonia, MI. The advanced technology of the LANAP procedure is based on the PerioLase MVP-7 laser ability to perform surgery that traditionally required a scalpel and sutures. The advanced treatment process allows the dentist for gum disease treatment to remove diseased tissue in a manner that causes less bleeding, is minimally painful, and requires less down time.

Dr. Shlafer has joined the elite ranks of only one percent of dental professionals that offer the LANAP procedure for gum disease treatment. The procedure has been fully tested over a period of years and utilizes the PerioLase MVP-7 laser, which has been cleared by the FDA for dental procedure use. Patients undergoing the procedure generally experience little discomfort, and many can return to normal business the very same day.

The dentist for gum disease begins the procedure by determining the depth of the periodontal pockets between the gums and the teeth. The laser's pulsed light kills the bacteria and disintegrates the infected gum tissue. The laser is so selective that it can tell the difference between the infected tissue and the healthy tissue, so the healthy tissue stays intact. The laser promotes clotting so that the healthy tissue seals against the roots of the teeth, and sutures are not required to hold it in place for healing. The laser also utilizes bio stimulation to trigger the regenerative properties of the bone. This strengthens the teeth, promoting tooth retention.

More than 100 million adults in the United States suffer from gum disease. Gingivitis is the early stage of the disease and may include symptoms such as gums that are red and sensitive to hot and cold foods. At this stage of the disease, gum disease treatment is highly effective and can stop or even reverse its progress. The more advanced stage of the disease is called periodontitis, during which the supporting bones and fibers of the teeth are damaged. The LANAP treatment performed by an authorized dentist for gum disease can stop the progress of the disease and prevent tooth loss. Additional information about LANAP is available at http://www.detroitgumsurgery.com.

Dr. Roman Shlafer is a general practitioner offering patients personalized dental care for Farmington, Michigan since 1986. Dr. Shlafer received his DDS from the University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry, where he studied under top reconstructive and cosmetic dentists. He completed his graduate studies at the Center for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Shlafer is part of the American Dental Association and is part of one percent of dental professionals providing the most recent FDA cleared laser procedure for gum disease and periodontal treatment. To learn more about Dr. Shlafer and his dental services visit his website at http://www.detroitgumsurgery.com and call (248) 918-4205.

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Including Dairy in Mothers Day Treats Brings Health Benefits That Last Long After Her Special Day

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

Perhaps more than just about any other day of the year, Mothers Day is a time to show mom how much she is loved and appreciated by showering her with gifts that help make her look good on the outside. This year, also give mom a healthy start to Mothers Day that will help make her feel good on the inside by incorporating dairy into meals on this special day.

Serving mom a dairy-focused meal can help her have a healthier, happier Mothers Day, while delivering long-term health benefits as well. Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt are rich in nutrients and provide many essential vitamins and minerals including calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin and niacin.

Additionally, research shows that consuming three serving of dairy each day as part of a balanced diet may help individuals maintain a healthy weight. Also, dairy foods can play a role in reducing the risk of certain diseases such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Start Mothers Day off by using the tropical fruit smoothie recipe below. Its healthy, delicious and easy for kids to prepare.

Smoothie Ingredients:

1 cup fresh or frozen diced mango (peach may be substituted for those with allergies)

1 navel or other large orange

5 large strawberries (approximately

Put the Focus on Wellness This Summer with Advice and Offerings from Leading Destination Spas

Delray Beach, Florida (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

Kick your shoes off, play in the pool, hang out with the kids - ahhh, the lazy days of summer! Who are we kidding? Your summer schedule is more likely to sound like: shuttle kids to baseball and soccer, sunburns from yard work, and struggle to find a vacation spot that everyone can agree on. If summer is shaping up as crazy, take a deep breath and pause five minutes to see whats awaiting you at top Destination Spas.

Found in stunning locales from Canadian mountains to Southwestern deserts, all Destination Spa Group

Culinary Sensation Jamie West Joins Casa Dorinda

Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

We are excited to have Jamie join us at Casa Dorinda. I have been a fan of his food since tasting it at San Ysidro Ranch, and I believe our residents are going to thoroughly enjoy the wonderful culinary creations that Chef West has in store for them, said Ron Schaefer, chief executive officer at Casa Dorinda Retirement Community.

Chef Jamie West joins Casa Dorinda with more than 30 years of culinary experience. His focus for Casa Dorinda is to expand their menu with seasonal ingredients and introduce his signature dishes, such as:

Jamies Famous Mac & Cheese with Four Cheese Sauce and Prosciutto

Pan Seared Salmon on Spinach with Tomatoes, Balsamic Onions and Low Fat Yogurt Mustard Sauce

Peppercorn Seared Filet of Beef with Blue Spinach, Potato R

Amazon Superfruit, Camu Camu Berry, Contains 320% More Vitamin C Than Orange Juice, Helps Burn Fat

Vero Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

Imported from South America by Greens Plus, camu camu berry is air dried at low temperatures to preserve heat-sensitive nutrients and conveniently offered in veggie capsules. One serving provides 400mg of natural vitamin C, which is 665% of the recommended Daily Value and 320% more than a glass of orange juice containing just 124mg.

Scientific studies have proven camu camus many health benefits, including a diet-induced obesity study published in the Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. Researchers found that camu berry helped burn body fat, reduce unhealthy cholesterol or HDL, and increase healthy cholesterol or LDL.

Greens Plus Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps are now available in Whole Foods Markets, Walgreens Pharmacies and other fine health food stores, or online at http://www.greensplus.com/camu.

ABOUT GREENS PLUS

Greens Plus, has been helping people live healthier, happier lives since 1989. The Original Superfood Company produces 100% natural, non-gmo and certified organic Superfood powders, Camu Kaze Energy Shots, and the #1 selling Chocolate Energy Bar in America. For more information, visit http://www.greensplus.com or call Toll-free 1-800-643-1210.

WILD unveils Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) blends

Erlanger, KY & Zug, Switzerland (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

WILD Flavors, Inc. (WILD) is excited to present their newest innovative product line based on ancient herbology principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). By partnering with experts in Beijing, China, along with Subhuti Dharmananda, PhD (Institute for Traditional Medicine; ITM), WILD has successfully created three different TCM-inspired herbal blends based on Detoxification, Immunity and Blood Glucose Management.

Each blend contains ingredients specially identified as supporting TCM principles for the associated platforms. In addition, WILD has conducted sensory testing to optimize product taste.

The Blood Glucose Management Blend has been clinically tested to show a significant decrease (p<0.01) in blood glucose compared to a placebo. According to Dr. Dharmananda, the four ingredients have been subjects of intensive investigation into their effects on blood sugar and are combined in accordance with the TCM principles of tonifying qi and nourishing yin to normalize the distribution of sugars, reducing their contribution to thick, sweet blood and driving them into healthy metabolic use.

Using proprietary natural flavors and Resolver technology, we are able to supply an efficacious blend of Chinese herbs that can be used in many supplement applications, adds Heather Biehl, WILD Associate Director, Health Ingredient Technology and Solutions

Food4Patriots Responds to Recent Meals on Wheels Cutbacks with Recommendation to Stockpile Food for Emergencies

Nashville, Tenn. (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

According to the Huffington Post, the sequestration budget cuts that will reduce meals provided by Meals on Wheels by anywhere from 4 million to 19 million in 2013 are already negatively affecting senior citizens.

Food4Patriots, the supplier of emergency food suitable for long-term storage, survival and emergency preparedness, believes that budget cuts or an unanticipated crisis could result in food shortages, higher food prices and poorer food quality not only for seniors, but for everyone. The company will be launching soon to help people prepare for emergency situations.

Among the nutritious foods that will be part of the Food4Patriots 72-Hour Emergency Kit, 4-Week Emergency Kit and 3-Month Emergency Kit are:

The Adventure Heats up at Skytop Lodge

Skytop, PA (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

Skytop Lodge, one of Americas best all-inclusive resorts (Travel + Leisure), is an ideal getaway offering 5,500 of pristine natural beauty. From the Treetops Zipline/Challenge course to sporting clays to interpretive nature hikes, Skytop Lodge is the ultimate Pocono Mountains retreat.

Skytop offers outstanding themed weekends. Mothers Day, May 10-12, is also Skytops anniversary weekend. This celebrates the 85th year and it is a weekend to be experienced. Youll enjoy butlered picnics, sensational food and wine parings, dancing and a fabulous Mothers Day Brunch. For the photographer or outdoor enthusiast, Skytops Wildlife Photography and Birding Weekend, May 17-19, features photography workshops, nature walks and expeditions set against a stunning backdrop of waterfalls, meadows, lakes and stunning mountain vistas.

This just in, Skytop is honored to present the screening of the Sundance Film Festivals critically acclaimed Vanishing of the Bees. This exclusive viewing is part of the Bee Mindful weekend, May 3-5, and initiative which is raising awareness of Colony Collapse Disorder which threatens the bee population and our food supply. This weekend will also be breaking ground on a wildflower garden to promote a healthy habitat for local honeybees.

Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27, is a great way to kick off the summer at Skytop Lodge. In addition to the miles of hiking and biking trails as well as lake activities, Skytop offers an exciting Adventure Center including a three-tiered zipline/challenge course, as well as a shooting and fishing center. The Skytop Tennis Center features Mohesh R. Koregaokar. Affectionately known as Moe, he has over 30 years of playing, touring, coaching and consulting exposure at all levels of expertise and abilities. Having served as personal coach for Andy Roddick and Venus and Serena Williams, Skytop is honored to welcome Moe to the Skytop team. Skytop also offers an award-winning championship golf course under the direction of PGA professional, Brian Boyle.

Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, Skytops 18-hole championship golf course features 6,656 yards of golf that tests all levels of play through rolling hills, open meadows, waterfalls, mountain streams and woodlands. The course has a rating of 72.0 and a slope rating of 133, which distinguishes it as a challenging course since an average course usually has a rating of 117. The small greens are what make it more of a difficult course to score on, said Skytops Director of Golf and Head Professional, Brian Boyle. It puts a premium on a golfers chipping and putting.

It's Tee Time at Skytop

Skytop offers a variety of golf clinics and private lessons with PGA professionals. As well as a fully stocked pro shop and practice range. Special midweek, off season rates are available. To book a tee time or for additional information contact the Pro Shop at 570-595-8910 or email golfproshop(at)skytop(dot)com.

The Mulligan Golf Package

Skytops ultimate golf package, "The Mulligan," is perfect for the avid golfer or the casual player. With three meals per person per night's stay, unlimited golf for two with cart and one sleeve of golf balls per person, golfers have everything they need for a perfect day on this award winning course.

May is Mulligan Month at Skytop. Save 15% on a midweek stay. Call 1-877-289-9552 to book this package, or email reservations(at)skytop(dot)com. Two night minimum applies.

The Grand Opening of Harvest Kitchen & Bart at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Thousand Oaks

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

The community members in Westlake Village are so important to the hotel, and we are so excited to offer Harvest Kitchen & Bar to our loyal and new patrons. Harvest Kitchen & Bar is a brand new dining and food concept for the hotel, and it focuses on farm-to-table cuisine, sourcing from local vendors as much as possible. We are proud to support and give back to the community this way, which supports Hyatts overall Thrive, social responsibility philosophy, said General Manager David Coonan.

The new restaurant, Harvest Kitchen & Bar, replaced Bella Terraza, and is the propertys signature restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare throughout the day. Harvest Kitchen and Bar follows Hyatts global food philosophy, Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served, which is grounded in three pillars: healthy people, a healthy planet, and a healthy community. Harvest Kitchen and Bar embodies the philosophy every day by offering guests locally sourced and organic items including Natural Chicken Breast served with hidatsa red bean ragout, Wheat Pappardelle Pasta served with artichokes, basil, garlic and sundried tomato sauce, and Peppered Rib-Eye Steak cooked to perfection with an aromatic rosemary sauce and roasted parsnip mashed potatoes. For small groups and events, Harvest offers two newly renovated and designed private dining areas that can seat up 15 and 16 people respectively.

In addition to the renovation of Harvest Kitchen & Bar, hotel guests will now enjoy the newly renovated Atrium that offers coffee and fresh pastries in the morning, and a light fare menu in the afternoon. Local brews and happy hours are featured daily, and popular menu items include home made flatbread pizzas and savory bourbon glazed baby back ribs.

Dining al fresco is made easy with the hotels newly updated outdoor patio area, located steps outside of Harvest. Multiple lounge seating areas, fire pits, a garden gazebo and waterfalls make for the perfect setting to enjoy Southern California living.

For more information and reservations, please visit http://www.westlake.hyatt.com or call 805.557.4710.

About Hyatt Westlake Plaza

Hyatt Westlake Plaza is conveniently located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara,featuring 262 guestrooms and suites and more than 25,000 square feet of function space; including its brand new 2,500 square foot Vista Ballroom, 7,820-square-foot ballroom, and over 2,100-square-feet of pre-functional space. Many of the hotels guestrooms feature a patio or balcony, perfect for guests to take in Californias breathtaking vistas. Harvest Kitchen and Bar, a brand new restaurant concept is now open, and features a seasonally inspired fare menu and locally sourced menu items. Hyatt Westlake Plaza offers a 24-hour StayFit@Hyatt gym, an outdoor heated pool, and a 24-hour business center. For more information, call (805) 557-1234 or visit http://www.westlake.hyatt.com.

2013 NuvaRing Blood-Clotting Allegations Lawsuits Update: Resource4thePeople Reports New Case Filed, Others Dismissed

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

http://www.resource4thepeople.com/defectivedrugs/nuvaring.html

Resource4thePeople announced today its latest update of state and federal NuvaRing lawsuits alleging that women who used the popular contraceptive allegedly suffered serious blood-clotting side effects.

The latest developments involve the filing of an additional federal NuvaRing lawsuit* on behalf of a Georgia woman who is claiming in her lawsuit that she suffered an acute pulmonary embolism and the dismissal of several state court cases consolidated before a New Jersey judge.***

"It is to be expected that when there is litigation involving a substantial number of lawsuits involving allegations that a medical product, such as the NuvaRing birth control device, can cause serious side effects that new cases will be added and others will be dismissed," said Resource4thePeople.

"In response to the inquiries that we have been receiving from consumers about what legal options they may still have as this litigation moves forward we are now offering free consultations through our national network of attorneys to advise them about the merits of their cases."

In the Georgia case, the woman is alleging that her use of the NuvaRing caused her to suffer the embolism for which she had to be hospitalized and is continuing to seek treatment, according to the court file in the case.

It was not immediately clear from the filing whether her claims of life-threatening blood-clotting problems, which mirror those of over a thousand of other women whose cases have been consolidated before a federal judge in Missouri,** will be transferred to that multidistrict litigation.

Meanwhile, the New Jersey judge overseeing the multicounty litigation involving state cases*** there has dismissed seven cases, ruling that the plaintiffs were unable to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims, according to the court file.

The first bellwether trial selected from a pool of federal lawsuits** involving claims that the NuvaRing puts women at higher risk of suffering blood clots than other contraceptives has now been scheduled to begin in October.

The court records in the NuvaRing multi-district litigation show that the number of cases has increased to nearly 1,100** with the common allegations, according to the court files, involving claims that the NuvaRing puts women at higher risk of suffering a blood clot than with other birth control methods.

For example, said Resource4thePeople, another one of the most recent such NuvaRing lawsuits**** was filed recently by a Philadelphia woman who claims she suffered a venous sinus thrombosis and an intracranial hemorrhage last year.

In her lawsuit, the woman is claiming that those problems were caused by blood clotting caused by her use of a NuvaRing IUD over seven years. In her court filing, the woman said she has been forced to undergo a daily Coumadin regimen for her health problems, and suffers from depression and social anxiety.

Named as defendants are Organon Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Organon International Inc. and Schering-Plough Corp., who, according to the court file, allegedly falsely marketed and sold the NuvaRing as a safe, efficient alternative to birth control pills.

As with the NuvaRing lawsuits in the multidistrict litigation, the Philadelphia woman claims that the defendants were negligent in not fully informing the public and health care professionals about increased risk of blood-clotting from the use of the contraceptive, according to the court filing.

The allegations cited in the multidistrict litigation claim that the NuvaRing, described by company officials as the first hormonal IUD, puts women at risk of suffering blood clots that can lead to life-threatening health problems because of the hormone mixture that prevents pregnancies.

The NuvaRing was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2001 after being created by Organon as a flexible IUD, or ring, hence the name. The IUD releases a low dose of etonogestrel and estrogen over three weeks, providing women the flexibility of a monthly contraceptive.

This flexibility was one of the marketing factors that made the NuvaRing what was described as an easy and healthy contraceptive choice to women who were not satisfied with the side effects caused by birth control pills and the necessity of taking them each day.

However, by 2011 the FDA released the findings of government research that put women who used the NuvaRing or other IUDs with a similar mixture of hormones at a 56 percent higher risk of suffering blood clotting that led to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms than women on birth control pills.*****

Resource4thePeople also notes that NuvaRing has now posted warnings about the increased risks of suffering blood clots on the companys web site under the heading of IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.*****

"Our legal consultations can spell out the options available to women who may have suffered health problems from blood clotting, such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolisms, strokes and heart attacks," said Resource4thePeople.

Legal assistance also is available to those who may have lost a loved one and may be seeking information about the facts involved in a wrongful death.

Multidistrict litigations are designated by a special panel of federal judges in cases in which large numbers of plaintiffs file similar allegations against common defendants in the interest of judicial efficiency and to avoid duplicative and conflicting legal proceedings.

In such litigations the judge oversees pre-trial evidence-gathering and legal requirements, schedules bellwether cases to allow both plaintiffs and defendants to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of their cases and presides over mediations and settlement discussions.

Sources:

*Case No. 1:13cv0052 U.S District Court, Southern District of Georgia

** In re: NuvaRing Products Liability Litigation, No. 08-md-1964, JPML, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

*** Multicounty District Litigation BER-L-3081-09 MT Bergen County Superior Court of New Jersey

**** Case No. 2:13cv0099, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

*****http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/UCM277384.pdf FDA Oct. 27, 2011

****** http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/index.asp

PineCrest to Host Master Gardening Event

Lufkin, TX (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

A spring Master Gardening event will be held at the PineCrest Healthy Living Community at 1302 Tom Temple Drive in Lufkin on Tuesday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will feature expert speakers and how-to demonstrations on a variety of gardening topics. The event is open to the public.

SpiritDetox.com Announces Publication of article on Organic Gardening

Bakersfield, California (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

Toxic food is everywhere today, and that's why SpiritDetox.com has launched an article highlighting ways to garden without pesticides and other chemicals. The article, entitled "Maintaining a Pesticide Free Organic Garden," was recently published on the site's educational article database.

According to Albert Milligan, owner of SpiritDetox.com, "One of the best ways to avoid toxins in food is to grow your own, but this requires an understanding of organic gardening. At SpiritDetox.com, we want to help our customers understand what they can do to avoid pesticides while also maintaining a fairly weed- and pest-free garden."

The article highlights natural pest and weed control products that can be used to help improve yields while avoiding toxins. It includes a discussion of homemade pesticides and natural weed controllers, as well as a discussion on maintaining healthy, fertile soil without chemical fertilizers.

"Most people want to garden without chemicals, they just don't know how," stated Mr. Milligan. "We wanted to provide a resource that would help provide the right information for interested home gardeners."

About SpiritDetox.com

SpiritDetox.com is an online retailer specializing in health, wellness and beauty products. Many of the products on the site are made with healing clay, an element that gives the body vital minerals it needs to thrive. To learn more about these products and healing clay, visit http://www.spiritdetox.com.

Healthy Dog Treat Maker, Pupolicous, Recently Received Several Positive Online Reviews

Quincy, IL (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

Pupolicious is a company that provides healthy wheat free dog treats and gluten free dog treats. These treats have no preservatives, no colors, or added sugar, and no artificial additives. The icing is healthy as well and promotes good teeth by adding a protective coat; the icing is also wheat and gluten free. The treats are baked at home which means children and adults will find it fun to decorate the healthy dog treats. These treats have started to get noticed around the Internet.

My dogs were excited. My boys were excited. I was excited. But honestly, I dont know who was more excited, my four year old son or our snack happy lab, said Colleen, a happy blogger from fishfulthinking. I do want to thank Pupolicious for creating this hands-on family fun experience on creating fresh dog treats that contain no preservatives, no added salt or sugar and it is even human grade!

The health craze is sweeping the nation and Pupolicious is on top of it when it comes to all pets. That might be why so many positive reviews are coming in for their healthy wheat free dog treats. If a dog has an allergy, these gluten free dog treats might be just the thing to for them. As a human an allergy can be very bothersome, however very treatable. It is much harder for dogs, which is why its important to give dogs healthy dog treats.

Princess Pansy really likes these. She will gently take them from a hand, but then she goes off and hides in the bedroom to eat it, and then comes back for more, said Mary Happy Blogger from Pi of Products. As soon as she sees me getting the treats she runs over and then sits in front of me waiting for one. She is so funny!

Healthy dog treats by Pupolicious are made in the U.S.A. and can be even more fun if a healthy snack such peanut butter is added to the dog treat mix.

About Pupolicious

Pupolicious produces healthy dog treats that are made at home by pet owners, not in some unknown factory. New products include gluten free dog treats and wheat free dog treats. These homemade dog treats can be ordered online at pupolicious.com. Each package includes a bag of mix, a cookie cutter and easy-to-follow directions. Customers mix and bake the snacks at home and can decorate the bone-shaped treats with healthy colored icing.

For further information, visit Pupolicious.com or call 217-214-7137.

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