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December 2006 Monthly Archive

Medifast: Complete Review

Medifast is popular. Forbes recently placed the company at number 28 in their 200 best small companies list), and Medifast have even produced a book (What Physicians Have Always Known About Weight Loss). But what is Medifast all about? One clue is the name - it contains the word fast......

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Diet Pill Double Up

The University of Minnesota reports that diet pill use among teenage girls has doubled over the last 5 years. What is fueling this obsession with pills?...

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New SnowPack Body-n-Ice Kits: Fit for September Health Awareness

August 21, 2004 -- Did you know September plays host to three national observances dedicated to health and fitness? That's right. Family Health and Fitness Day USA is Saturday, September 25; National Women's Health and Fitness Day is Wednesday, September 29; and the entire month of September is Healthy Aging Month. All three are annual events created with the purpose of focusing attention on health and fitness in the United States. Part of staying healthy and fit is dealing with exercise-related pain and injuries. With its commitment "to help others live a healthy, pain-free, active life through the use of cold therapy", SnowPack fits right in.

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Omar Expands its Professional Salon/Spa Product Line: Courbevoie, France - October 27th, 2003

Omar, the French cosmetics brand, has expanded its line of marine body and facial care products to include a new range of algae-based gels, serums, creams and lotions targeting beauty salons & spas. The line emphasizes the importance of comprehensive, coherent treatment programmes and was conceived and designed around 7 treatment categories: Cleansing, Anti-Ageing, Slimming, Moisturising, Protection/Prevention, Whitening and Hair Revitalising.

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CELEBRITIES BAG THE MARILYN BRUSH

11/6/03 For Immediate Release                              Lisa Cocuzza (818) 795-6449 qtickles@msn.com

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STUDY SHOWS THAT DIABETES MANAGEMENT IS A HOT TOPIC -- A Recent Study of 30,000 Members shows that 36% are researching Diabetes Management Help

Sarasota, FL Nov. 1, 2003-? Anosos, a leading health and wellness company, profiled 30,000 of its members in October to find out how many people are interested in learning about diabetes. Results from the study revealed that approximately 36% of the profiled members came to Anosos in the last year looking for diabetes help. Of those members interested in learning about diabetes, 28% are looking for diet and nutrition information while 10% are searching for diabetes signs, symptoms and self-screening diagnostic methods. The results from this member study solidified Anosos premise that diabetes is a prominent healthcare problem in today's society of fast food and convenience, which unfortunately dominates the lifestyle choices of the majority. Furthermore, the study shows that people who think that they are at risk for diabetes are actively seeking educational material in conjunction with medically sound diabetes management solutions.

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HEADS ARE TURNING...

(Los Angeles) - Beverly Hills colorist Nelson Chan inspires color confidence. When actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and runway regular Devon Aoki wanted to make dramatic changes in their hair color, they called Nelson Chan. In appearance-obsessed Hollywood, Chan is known for color techniques that create radical shade shifts without causing irreparable hair damage. His secret formula combines: hair analysis; semi-permanent tints; no-heat highlighting; and the new ionic conditioning treatment.

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onadiet.org.uk announches launch of new company web site and products

1.7 MILLION people within the UK suffer some form of weight related problem either over or under weight ONADIET.ORG.UK a paisley scotland based weight management company is pleased to announce its launch today 12/11/03 with a presence on the internet http://www.onadiet.org.uk

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DEAR DEBRA...

Tired of your eyeliner fading before lunch? Not sure how to pick the perfect foundation? Wondering what shade of red lipstick works best for you? Wonder no more because Debra Macki, Boston's most sought-after professional makeup artist offers her time-tested tips and tricks to help you conquer you're biggest beauty blunders:

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Good Housekeeping ranks City Lips as the most effective Lip Plumper available in their February 2004 testing report.

City Lips Cosmetics is pleased to announce that City Lips Collagen Building Treatment has been tested by the Good Housekeeping beauty laboratory:

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Club 50, Incorporated names Hydratone as its contract equipment suoperations in Reno, Nevada.pplier---- launches

Club 50, Inc. (club50inc.com) announced that it has selected HydraTone (hydratone.com) of Houston Texas as its Group Circuit Training Program Equipment Supplier. HydraTone is led by CEO, Elizabeth Kilpatrick. The company has over 12 years experience in manufacturing and distributing Hydraulic Resistance Equipment. Club 50 President, Mike Martin says, "The primary reason that we have chosen HydraTone is quality. The equipment is reliable, easy to operate and is currently being utilized with excellent results in many ladies-only clubs, rehab facilities, schools, and sports facilities. We believe that our partnership with HydraTone will be highly beneficial to both companies."

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What is ALL this *STUFF*- Home, Office, and Car Clutter

Clutter and chaos in your bedroom could be the reason you wake up with a headache, a stuffy nose, or runny eyes.

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Singaporean competitors gained top 3 placing at MuscleMania World Championships USA

First Singapore competitors CJ Phan and Tong Chin Wee, gained top 3 placing in their respective weight categories at the recent MuscleMania World Championships USA.

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Why DO the Japanese have the longest lifespan? Part 2: Live the Lifestyle

Why do the Japanese have the longest lifespan? Last month you learned to eat the things Japanese people eat, and now you will learn how to live like they live. Fast, long, and lively best describes a usual day in Japan. The country is geared towards an active lifestyle, as the "couch potato" concept is completely foreign. This lively lifestyle centers around three key aspects: work, socializing and recreation.

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Could Your Loved One Be Getting Alzheimer's? 5 Early Warning Signals

Advance warning signs of Alzheimer's can be detected long before memory loss problems are apparent. Here's what to look for.

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Skincare -- Have You Forgotten Your Kids?

Teaching your family about fitness and healthcare? Make sure your efforts help them feel good inside and out. Teach them about skincare that works!

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Free Didrex Price Comparison

Our free price comparison website http://Didrex.medical-dictionary-search-engines.com/ is designed to help people search for the cheapest Didrex available online.

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How To Stay Fit While Working From Home

Despite what many may think, working from home takes a lot of time and a lot of work. I'm sure you've heard someone say, "They don't really have a job, they just work from home". That statement couldn't be farther from the truth! Running a home business takes almost all of your time. Therefore, many other things drop down on your priority list. Probably one of the first ones to drop is fitness.

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The One New Year's Resolution To Make (And Keep)!

2002--another year, another chance to make a fresh start. What resolutions will you make this year? And, more importantly, which ones will you keep? After all, making resolutions is easy, keeping them can be tough after your initial good intentions start to fall by the wayside and old habits start to kick in.

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The Cholesterol Solution

Is there an alternative to statin drugs such as Lipitor and Pravachol? If yes, does it have any side effects? Physicians are facing these questions each day however, most have bought into the drug companies marketing, and have not done the research for themselves. The truth is that there a number of naturally-occurring compounds that will work as well as, or better than, these multi-million dollar drugs. These compounds are found naturally in our bodies, or are found in nature. They don't cause the side effects commonly found with statins, and are much safer to use. These compounds have been clinically shown to improve cholesterol levels without the heart damaging side effects found with statin drugs.

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