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Whitehall, PA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Protica is pleased to announce that its recently launched fruit and vegetable shot, Fruitasia? has been chosen as a finalist for the Best New Finished Product, 2012 NutraAward. Fruitasia is one of four finalists for the Best New Finished Product category of the 2012 NutrAwards. A winner will be chosen at the 2012 Nutracon event held in Anaheim California on March 8th.

Fruitasia was chosen as a NutrAward Best Finished Product finalist based on a vote from a selection committee consisting of industry experts, scientists and nutritionists, and registered Nutracon attendees. Voting is based on several categories. These categories include viable product, scientific merit, efficacy, distinct health application, and unique packaging. The NutrAward program was created over ten years ago to reward and recognize companies that are investing in rigorous and measurable scientific studies to prove the efficacy of their proprietary ingredients, products or technologies.

Fruitasia? is intended to help consumers obtain the USDAs daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. Fruitasia is the first fruit and vegetable shot. It is an all natural, three-ounce shot that contains three full servings of vegetables, two full servings of fruit and five grams of soluble dietary fiber. Fruitasia is available in five fruit flavors and is packaged in Protica’s patent-pending, virtually unbreakable vial.

Protica is confident that Fruitasia will become a well known source for dietary nutrients for many people. The USDA recommends that a person eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. However, that is the minimum. Protica believes that many consumers will use Fruitasia to consume more than the daily recommended amount, and that people will experience added benefits like a feeling of extra energy. When I drink a Fruitasia shot, I feel really good. My mood improves. I feel energized, I feel less hungry and I eat less at meal time, said Jim Duffy, president and founder or Protica.

Duffy does not expect people to replace fruits and vegetables in their normal healthy diet with Fruitasia. Duffy recognizes the need for a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, but also realizes the need for a quick, healthy alternative when there is not enough time in the day to ensure eating five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. Duffy is also confident that consumers who eat fresh fruits and vegetables everyday will feel added positive effects from the nutrition provided by Fruitasia. Speaking about the NutrAward, Duffy said, I am excited that people in the nutrition industry are viewing Fruitasia as a relevant and effective product advancement, and the whole Protica team is honored that Fruitasia is a NutrAward finalist.

About Protica

Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a research-based nutraceutical firm headquartered in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. In its privately owned 250,000 square foot facility, Protica manufactures capsulized foods, such as Profect? ready-to-drink liquid protein beverage, Isometric? ready-to-drink meal replacement shot, Fruitasia? ready-to-drink fruit and vegetable shot, Protein Gem? ready-to-eat healthy gelatin, Protein Twist? ready-to-eat protein candy, Pediagro? ready-to-drink children’s meal replacement, Proasis? all natural ready-to-drink liquid protein shot, and many other brands in ready-to-drink and ready-to-eat form. To learn more about Protica please visit protica.com

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Beltsville, MD (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Each New Year many Americans determine that this is the year, the year that theyre going to lose weight and finally meet their dress-size goals. While everyone knows healthy eating and exercise is the formula that takes them where they want to be, Vidazorb? chewable probiotics have come up with a few tips that will make losing the weight a little easier.

1. Deal with food cravings. When a craving comes on, try to distract yourselftake a walk, write a couple of emails, make a phone call. After 20 minutes, reevaluate the situation. You may find that the craving has subsided.

2. Snack healthy. Sometimes the craving wont go away, so in those situations, seek out a healthy snack. Some of our favorite choices are air-popped popcorn, pistachios or Kamut? wheat puff cakes.

3. Be a heavy drinker. Water is essential for keeping the body hydrated and were actually more likely to retain water weight by not drinking enough of it rather than by having too much. The needs of each person will be different, but the general recommended daily amount is 64oz.

4. Less salt. Salt might be a big contributor to why the numbers on the scale arent going down. The average American consumes twice the amount the human body should have, leading to weight gain, bloating and the inability to lose stubborn pounds.

5. More fiber. Fiber actually makes calories disappear. Since your body doesnt digest it, fiber adds satisfying bulk to food. Also, it takes longer to work its way out of your system, meaning less hunger. Whole-wheat pasta or Kelloggs All-Bran are great for fiber.

6. Chew your probiotics. Weve all been hearing about probiotics for overall health, this includes assisting with weight loss. An important part in losing weight is to ensure your digestive system is working properly. Although be careful, because popular methods of getting probiotics, such as eating yogurt, dont always offer enough CFUs or can load on the calories, so try a supplement such as Vidazorb? chewable probiotics.

7. Exercise: A little goes a long way. We recommend that you workout at least three times a week, but with busy schedules, its easy to miss a session. Try to plan out your week in advance, if you realize you wont have time for three days, try breaking it down into shorter sessions. Even if you only get in 20 minutes, thats better than nothing.

8. Slow it down. Sometimes we mistake our fork for a shovel. Remember to eat slowlythis will allow your stomach time to let your brain know that youre full. This will help decrease overeating. Try to put your fork down between bites, this should help buy some time.

9. Get support. Obviously working with a nutritionist is a great way to stay on track, although if that isnt an option, seek out the support of an online group, such as SparkPeople. Its a great way to keep yourself accountable.

10. Remember that diets are temporary. Losing weight isnt about being on a diet, its about a lifestyle change. Instead of saying youre on a diet, just say youre changing up your lifestyleit will keep you in the right mindset.

11. Rest Up. Recent studies show that making sure you have plenty of sleep will play a big part in managing body weight, adding to the term beauty rest. Be sure to get at least seven hours a night.

12. Cut out soda – This includes diet soda, too. It’s estimated that drinking 12 ounces of soda a day may add up to 15 pounds to your waist line every year. Try to replace it with water, if you can, and avoid drinking sugary beverages of any kind – even fake sugar.

About Vidazorb?

Vidazorb? represents the development of superior shelf-stable, chewable probiotic formulations to provide essential support for core health needs. Research and development, together with a commitment to quality and efficacy, defines Vidazorb? as a brand of integrity and excellence. For more information, visit http://www.Vidazorb.com. For engaging, kid-friendly probiotic information, visit http://www.Zorbee.com. To learn more about the importance of, and science supporting, probiotics, visit http://www.YouAreWhatYouAbsorb.com. Vidazorb? can be purchased online at vidazorb.com and drugstore.com.

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Limited Resources Placing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Out of Reach for Many Americans

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

A new report by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) provides a unique look at the struggle to access healthy food that is being faced by millions of Americans, and especially low-income people.

Among all households across the years 2008-2010, 8.2 percent of respondents reported that it was “not easy to get affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.” But those with household incomes less than $ 24,000/year reported such affordability and access challenges 2.5 times more frequently (13.8 percent) than those with incomes between $ 60,000 and $ 89,999 (5.7 percent).

The report analyzes how the struggle by households to obtain affordable healthy food presents itself by race, income, health status, and in different parts of the country. Containing data down to the congressional district, FRAC’s report – A Half Empty Plate: Fruit and Vegetable Affordability and Access Challenges in America – analyzes the answers given by hundreds of thousands of survey respondents to a question posed for the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index project: “In the city or area where you live, is it easy or not easy to get affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.” FRAC characterizes “not easy” answers as evidence of an affordability and access challenge.

Among the biggest differences observed were those between income groups, and for those who experienced food hardship (an inability to afford enough food based on another Gallup question). Among those in households with food hardship, 18.5 percent reported affordability and accessibility problems, while only 5.7 percent of those in households without food hardship reported such challenges.

Other findings include:

    Hispanics and Blacks reported considerably higher rates of difficulty in accessing affordable fresh fruits and vegetables, compared to Whites and Asians.
    Among people reporting poor health status, the prevalence of fruit and vegetable affordability and access challenges was four times that of people reporting excellent health status (20.0 percent vs. 5.0 percent).
    Of the top fifteen hardest hit states, four were in the Mountain Plains (MT, ND, SD, and WY), four were in the West (AK, HI, ID, and NV), and three were in the Southwest (AR, NM, and OK).
    Most of the MSAs with the 20 worst rates were in the Southeast, Southwest, and West. More specifically, four of the 20 worst MSAs were in Florida, two were in Louisiana, and two were in Oklahoma.
    133 congressional districts had at least one in ten households with children reporting difficulty accessing affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.

“A household’s ability to access healthy food hinges on having enough resources to do so. What the data in our analysis show is that access and affordability are household economic insecurity problems as well as community ‘food desert’ problems,” said Jim Weill, FRAC President. “The remedies have to centrally include supporting families’ ability to purchase healthier food.”

Among remedies the report proposes are: efforts at the federal level to increase the adequacy of SNAP (food stamps) benefits so they go further; rejection of recent proposals in Congress to reduce SNAP benefits; increased outreach and reduced red tape at the state level so more people receive SNAP; assuring that stores accept SNAP EBT cards and WIC vouchers; and stronger efforts at the community level to increase the number of outlets offering healthy food. “In short, all households need adequate resources to obtain a healthy diet,” said Weill.

The full report is available on FRAC’s website (http://www.frac.org).

About the Report

A Half-Empty Plate contains the Food Research and Action Center’s analysis of survey data that were collected by Gallup. Gallup has been interviewing 1,000 households per day almost every day since January 2, 2008 for the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index project. People have been asked a series of questions on a range of topics including emotional health, physical health, healthy behavior, work environment and access to basic services. Specific to this report, people were asked, “In the city or area where you live, is it easy or not easy to get affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.”

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London, UK (PRWEB UK) 11 February 2012

It is now possible to get effective treatment for high blood pressure and high cholesterol from OnlineClinic. The addition of these new categories means that the company can now provide information and treatments for fifteen different medical and lifestyle conditions to help their patients stay in optimum health.

High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a problem for many people in the UK and it has the potential to cause a number of serious health complications, including coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis. People who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol will usually be instructed to make a number of lifestyle and dietary changes to minimise the risk of the development of health problems. There are also prescription medications available if these changes are not successful, such as Simvastatin, which is now available at OnlineClinic.

HIgh Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension, is unfortunately very common among adults in the UK, affecting millions of people. It is a potentially fatal condition as it can cause very serious cardiovascular and kidney problems. It is known as the silent killer because it is possible for people to be unaware that they are affected. In addition to changes to lifestyle and diet that are usually recommended, prescription medications are often prescribed to help manage the condition. A range of these medications are available to those diagnosed with high blood pressure at OnlineClinic. These now include Ramipril, Lisinopril, Bendroflumethiazide and Amlodipine.

Company Information

OnlineClinic.co.uk offers prescription treatments for a number of common healthcare problems including mens and womens health problems, sexual health, obesity, smoking, travel treatments and general lifestyle health. Because OnlineClinic.co.uk specialise in treating sensitive conditions, they offer a simple yet discreet online consultation service with a registered doctor. Patients can complete their private consultation and receive their medication the following day via secure courier.

For more details, visit the website at http://www.onlineclinic.co.uk/ or contact OnlineClinic on 020 7084 7593 or via email on enquiry(at)onlineclinic(dot)co(dot)uk.

OnlineClinic is a brand name of Hexpress Healthcare Ltd, 138 140 Mitcham Road, London SW17 9NH, United Kingdom. Phone: 020 7084 7060.

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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Amerejuve MedSpa, Houstons #1 Laser Hair Removal Center will be giving away a gift certificate worth over $ 1,500 in services to the lucky couple! Tune in Tuesday morning around 7:30am to Dana and Marc of SUNNY 99.1 to hear the Valentines Day couple exchange their vows.

Each Amerejuve location is staffed by a team of licensed healthcare and aesthetic professionals, all centers offer clients non-invasive, non-surgical treatments incorporating the latest technologies for laser hair removal as well as procedures which reduce frown lines and wrinkles, sculpt lips and restore a smoother, improved appearance to the face. Amerejuve also goes the extra mile in offering its client rewards with its Laser Hair Removal Buddy Program and After Hour Deals.

Houstons number one Laser Hair Removal Center, Amerejuve Medspa provides a variety of state-of-the-art non-surgical, cosmetic and skin rejuvenation services for men and women. Amerejuve has four locations in the Greater Houston Area: Amerejuve Galleria ( 2800 Sage Road, Suite A-200, Houston, TX ), Amerejuve Sugar Land ( 2507 Williams Trace Blvd., Suite 102, Sugar Land, TX ), Amerejuve Katy ( LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, Katy, TX ) and Amerejuve Clear Lake ( 711 West Bay Area Blvd., Webster, TX ). The phone number for all locations is (713) 960-6262.

Staffed by teams of licensed healthcare and aesthetic professionals, each Amerejuve Medspa center offers clients non-invasive, non-surgical treatments incorporating the latest technologies for laser hair removal as well as procedures which reduce frown lines and wrinkles, shape facial contours, sculpt lips and restore a smoother appearance to the face.

Each Amerejuve Medspa also offers VelaShape, the only FDA-approved device that effectively and safely contours, shapes and slims the body by reducing cellulite and firming problem areas in as few as four treatments. Other non-surgical Medspa treatments offered at Amerejuve produce younger, healthier-looking skin or rid skin of acne scars, fine wrinkles and sunspots. Clients also can choose from several facial treatment options to cleanse, exfoliate and nourish ones skin.

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Buy 3 Laser Hair Removal Packages for the Price of 1! To schedule a free consultation at any of the four Amerejuve locations in the Greater Houston area, call (713) 960-6262. For a complete list of services, visit http://www.amerejuve.com.

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Riverside, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

In the 1940s, Mahatma Gandhi went 21 days without food, surviving only on occasional sips of water, reports Canadian news agency CBC News. Gandhi was in his mid-70s at the time and was of course very thin. Meanwhile, 56-year old Rita Chretien survived nearly 50 days in the Nevada wilderness on a small amount of left-over food and melted snow. This raises the question How long can a person survive without water?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that typically one can only survive about three days without drinking water (as compared with 3 weeks without food). This is why FEMA recommends storing at least one gallon of water per person per day in preparation for disaster. A normal active person needs at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking.

Keep in mind that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) even recommends drinking a half gallon every day during an emergency, no matter what. In hot weather, or for special cases like pregnancy or illness, the CDC recommends drinking closer to a gallon per day.

Home Security Store emergency kits contain a limited 3 day supply of emergency drinking water with a shelf life of 5 years. In addition, there are some water purification tablets.

Additionally, in determining adequate quantities, FEMA says to consider the following:

1.???? Individual needs vary, depending on age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate.

2.????Children, nursing mothers, and ill people need more water.

3.????Very hot temperatures can double the amount of water needed.

4.????A medical emergency might require additional water.

How should Water be Stored?

To prepare the most reliable emergency supply of water, it is recommended that individuals purchase commercially bottled water, indicates the Patrick Air Force Base Office of Emergency Management in Florida. Storing water is just as important as storing survival gear. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until it need to be used, observing the expiration date. Water should be kept in a cool, dark place if possible. If not using commercially bottled water then it should be replaced every six months.

Also keep in mind one might need additional water for other uses like cleansing, sanitation, and food preparation. Foods to avoid include commercially dehydrated foods, which can require a great deal of water for preparation. Water purification tablets and emergency food bars are standard in many survival kits.

Here are some more tips from Home Security Store and FEMA If one needs to find water outside the home then use the following sources, which will need to be treated before consumption.

1.????Rainwater

2.????Streams, rivers, and other moving bodies of water

3.????Ponds and lakes

4.????Natural springs

Avoid water with floating material, an odor, or dark color. Use salt water only if you distill it first. Do not drink flood water. In addition, safe water sources in the home include water in the hot- water tank, pipes, and ice cubes. Do not use water from toilet flush tanks or bowls, radiators, waterbeds, or swimming pools/spas.

How to Prepare Water

The American Red Cross says boiling water is the safest method of treating water. In a large pot or kettle, bring water to a rolling boil for 1 full minute, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking.

Remember, besides oxygen, water is by far the most important nutrient for the human body, reports the American Red Cross. Water lost through sweating and normal respiration must be replaced in order to stay healthy. Water is also needed to process the food one eats, especially if it is salty or made of meat. If an individual loses more water than one is taking in, dehydration will occur. By all accounts, having an ample supply of clean water is a top priority in preparing for disaster.

About Home Security Store, Inc.

Home Security Store is the premiere online ecommerce website specializing in home security, including: affordable DIY wireless and hardwired security systems, security camera systems, fire alarm systems, spy equipment, survival gear, and more. The company brings together highly-trained, professional technicians and a state-of-the-art product line to provide the most comprehensive home security source found online. The company offers FREE and FAST shipping, plus FREE tech support. For more go to http://www.homesecuritystore.com

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