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Eden Prairie, MN (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

UAS Laboratories, Inc. introduced a new sampling program for retailers on March 9, 2012 at Expo West. The sample program provides retailers with free product for consumers who are interested in trying DDS? probiotics for maintaining digestive health and healthy immune function.

DDS? Probiotics, introduced in 1979, have a loyal following and are now used by millions of consumers in over 47 countries. The products continue to set standards for quality and integrity that have been a cornerstone in the growth the probiotics industry now estimated to exceed $ 30 billion, worldwide.

Trademarked Probiotic Superstrain, L. acidophilus DDS?-1

Dr. S.K. Dash, the founder and President of UAS Laboratories, Inc., reintroduced probiotics in the US in 1979 when he commercially manufactured and patented Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS?-1. UAS Laboratories owns the trademark for L. acidophilus DDS?-1, DDS? and other similar marks such as DDS-30, DDS-60, and DDS 100. Any product advertising the use of DDS?-1 must be reviewed for quality by UAS Laboratories.

About UAS Laboratories, Inc.

UAS Laboratories, Inc. (Eden Prairie, MN USA), established in 1979, is one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies specializing in probiotic research, development, manufacture and marketing. The company manufactures products containing the trademarked, patented, superstrain, Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS?-1, a probiotic with over 200 studies. DDS? Probiotics are sold to natural products retailers, health professionals, private label customers and as probiotic raw materials and customer specific blends to manufacturers in the US, and over 46 other countries. UAS Labs was founded by Dr. S.K. Dash, the probiotic pioneer, in 1979. Dr. Dash served as Director and as Scientific Advisor of the International Probiotic Association and is an Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Food Science at South Dakota State University. Dr. Dashs research and innovations in probiotics have earned 2010 Probiotic Award from Frost and Sullivan to UAS Labs and recognition in the Minnesota Senate.

For more information about UAS Laboratories, Inc please visit http://www.uaslabs.com.

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Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) March 06, 2012

The Green PolkaDot Box (GPDB) founder Rod A. Smith is pleased to announce the completion of a merger with Vault America, a company publicly traded on the Bulletin Board exchange under the current symbol VAMA.OB.

This acquisition positions us to increase shareholder value and make ownership in The Green PolkaDot Box possible for our nearly 13,000 members, said Rod A. Smith, Founder.

The merger was assisted by Andrea Cataneo, Partner at Manhattan-based Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP. Andrea played a very significant role, not only in expediting the transaction, but she was the procuring cause of the merger, identifying the best of many alternatives, negotiating favorable terms and conditions in our behalf, so that we retained over 99% ownership interest, post transaction. Her execution of the merger was invaluable, Smith said.

The Company has retained New York based Investment firms Midtown Partners & Co and EKN Financial Services to advise and assist the company in its capital formation strategy now that it has become a public company. Smith is happy with the support Midtown Partners has given in providing bridge financing to facilitate the merger.

The Green Polka Dot Box mission is to provide healthy food choices to its members at the lowest possible prices. Many people have been limited in their food choices due to the high cost of organic and natural products, until now, said John Clarke, Managing director of Investment banking at Midtown Partners & Co. In speaking to members we realized there is a huge need and desire for the companys products and FREE to-your-door-delivery service. We look forward to assisting GPDB grow to make healthy food choices at lower prices a reality for it rapidly growing member base.

William Jordan, Investment Banking/Syndication Manager at the Long Island based firm of EKN Financial Services, says he looks forward to working with Smith and his management team in the years to come. “We are proud to be involved in the capital formation process for The Green Polka Dot Box.

The Green PolkaDot Box ships products in an actual green box with polka dots, from their 20,000 square foot warehouse in Spanish Fork, UT. Wade Melton, Vice President of Warehousing and Transportation, anticipates the company can be processing 500 to 1,000 orders in the near future.

We are prepared and excited to see orders coming in and boxes moving quickly out the door. Speed to market, accuracy, and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. Melton said.

Ryan Ratliff, Director of Legendary Member Services, says the GPDB Legendary Member Services team is also prepared to help answer questions about the growing number of clean food products and brands offered through the Web site.

The Green PolkaDot Box, along with our nearly 13,000 members, is very excited about the success we have achieved which allows direct-to-door delivery of organic and natural foods, Ratliff said. We appreciate the support and energetic interest of members who helped make this momentous launch possible.

Rod A. Smith says such strong interest in healthy foods makes sense according to a study by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) which states that 78 percent of U.S. familiesmore than ever beforeare starting to include some organic foods in their diets. The finding is one of many contained in OTAs November 2011 release of the U.S. Families Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study.

The GPDB online buying club idea originated with Rod A. Smith and his family as a result of their efforts to eat better after being faced with a diet related health issue. Smith says clean foods, defined as certified organic foods of all varieties that are 3rd party-verified to be free of Genetically Modified Organisms, are now available for fresh purchase online with a membership at their innovative Web site located at http://www.greenpolkadotbox.com.

The Green PolkaDot Box mission to deliver members with an online access to organic foods is based on an innovative Web site interface that has been created with members in mind, said Pete Anderson, Creative Director. Without a doubt we have developed the most dynamic, flexible online platform to deliver the GPDB products to Americans who want access to affordable clean foods.

In their quest to educate consumers about clean food and to make organic food affordable, GPDB is cooperating with some of the nations leading consumer associations and Clean Food advocates, including: The Organic Consumers Association, the Hippocrates Health Institute, the Natural Solutions Foundation, Citizens for Health, the National Health and Wellness Club, Natural News, Mission Possible and others.

To further educate members about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, GPDB will soon be launching the Learning Center of their Web site.

Please visit http://www.greenpolkadotbox.com to purchase your membership.

The Green PolkaDot Box is an online membership buying club that provides the lowest pricing on organic, natural and other healthy clean food products through partnerships that obtain the best pricing from manufacturers and growers and deliver directly to consumers in any Zip Code. A family business, founded by Rod A. Smith, the Green PolkaDot Box does not carry any products that contain harmful ingredients, including foods that are known to be genetically modified. The GPDB annual membership program includes both club and reward memberships; the later offering a referral rewards program to help consumers earn their healthy food purchases. Both membership types feature a FREE delivery option. Learn how the GPDB referral rewards program helps consumers earn their healthy food purchases. http://www.greenpolkadotbox.com/rod.

Midtown Partners & Co. is a FINRA and SIPC member investment firm specializing in strategic and capital advisory to lower middle market private and public companies. Completing over 100 transactions since 2005 Midtown has ranked as a leading advisor to the companies with less than a $ 100m valuation. For more information contact John Clarke at (212) 551-7970 or JClarke(at)Midtownpartners(dot)com

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(PRWEB) February 23, 2012

Yeast infection, also known as candidiasis, refers to the growth of fungus which stays on a person’s skin. It is caused by a lot of factors. A cause of yeast infection is the intake of antibiotics. A lot of people are suffering from candidiasis. 75% of women in western hemisphere are affected by yeast infection (source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candidiasis). A new guide, Yeast Infection No More, is now available to help people with candidiasis.

Yeast Infection No More System, with more information at http://bestguidesreviews.com/yeastinfectionnomore, shows people effective methods to treat yeast infection. Users do not need to go to experts. This will prevent embarrassment of people in talking about their problem. Yeast infection is a sensitive problem. This system is good for people who want to get rid of yeast infection at home by following instructions and steps.

Linda Allen is the creator of the Yeast Infection No More System. She is an expert on chronic Candida, and is also a member of the American Holistic Health Association (AMHHA). She is passionate in helping people get rid of yeast infection. The guide also shows different effects of Candida.

Yeast Infection No More shows comprehensive candidiasis treatment methods. It will take away the yeast infection from a person’s system. The guide also shares details on how to prevent yeast infection from coming back. The guide offers methods to remove vaginal yeast infection without side-effects. It contains 236 pages of detailed information. The reason on why it happens mostly to women is also explained in the guide.

Here are some contents of the guide:

1. Improving immunity and information about nutritional supplements

2. Optimized Digestion and Controlled Diet for those people suffering from candida

3. Restoring good bacteria in one’s body

4. Detoxifying and cleansing the internal organs

5. Effective supplements that fight yeast infection

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(PRWEB) February 22, 2012

After a recent comprehensive review of the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Associations (NESTA) Personal Fitness Trainer Certification, the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE) named the program a fully approved affiliate. NESTA is the only personal trainer certification that is both accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and maintains full NBFE affiliation status.

The comprehensive review of the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer program included analysis of seven major test areas and 16 measurable test objectives to ensure that graduates of the program are prepared to take the NBFE National Board Exams. NESTA’s score was a nearly perfect 98.88. The affiliate status remains current for five years.

NESTAs Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Program, which consist of video lectures and an interactive, digital manual, is 100 percent online and self-paced. In addition, the program includes business advice on establishing, marketing and succeeding in the personal trainer fitness industry, which continues to outpace most industries in terms of both short- and long-term job growth.

We couldnt be more proud of this recent full affiliation recognition from the NBFE, which offers gold standard approval in our industry, said John Spencer Ellis, founder of NESTA and John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company. We believe that our Personal Fitness Trainer Certification offers the best of science and research, practical application, and useful business models and advice for both new and continuing personal trainers, and we are very pleased with the recognition from the NBFE.

In addition to the NBFE approval and affiliation, the Department of Veteran Affairs recently approved NESTAs Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Program for reimbursement under the GI Bill.

About the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association

Since 1992, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has been a leader in innovative solutions for fitness, nutrition and wellness professionals, as well as club owners. Founded by John Spencer Ellis, NESTA now has more than 55,000 members in 55 countries, and it is one of the largest fitness associations in the world, as well as the fastest growing association of its kind in the United States. For more information on the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification, please visit http://www.nestacertified.com/


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Week of November 15, 2010

State budget problems are so dire and rising health care costs so worrisome that some states are considering what may have been unthinkable just a year or two ago — opting out of the federal Medicaid program. The New York Times reported last week that Texas (see below) and a handful of other states are considering doing exactly that, especially given that federal health care reform will expand (as of 2014) the number of residents who are eligible for the state-administered health care program. In South Carolina, state officials there are considering not paying Medicaid claims as of March 2011 unless they can secure permission to run at a deficit. Some state leaders concede dropping Medicaid could have a devastating effect on their local economies, making such a course unlikely. The fact that it’s on the table, however, speaks volumes about the growing problem of runaway health care costs, and the need to develop systematic solutions in the way that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) addressed access issues. Easy To Insure ME has the answers

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Federal

With Congress on recess last week, there is no Federal summary for this week.

States

ALASKA: A state health commission created by the legislature this year has begun reviewing rapidly rising medical costs and patterns of health care pricing among providers. Alaska’s health care costs are rising faster than the national average. The commission held its first meeting in Anchorage October 14 and 15 after its members were appointed by Gov. Sean Parnell. Most members of the panel were on an earlier health care task force, but this panel has five new members, including two state legislators. In an effort to provide the Commission with relevant cost and quality data, Aetna has forwarded several relevant studies and documents produced by its Public Policy Department.

CALIFORNIA: The state is yet again facing a massive budget deficit — .4 billion projected for 2011, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office (LAO). Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will call a budget special session starting December 6 to resolve the current-year .1 billion deficit. Next year’s budget process will be impacted by two propositions passed during the November election. Voters approved Proposition 22, which limits the state’s ability to borrow money from local governments, and they also approved Proposition 26, which makes it harder to raise fees. It also rolls back fees that were passed by less than a two-thirds vote this year. The LAO estimates these two propositions will create a billion hole in the budget. Democrat Governor-elect Jerry Brown, who campaigned on a pledge of no new taxes, will release his budget proposal in early January.

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NEW JERSEY: Last week the Assembly Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee took up legislation that clarifies out-of-network payment responsibilities under health benefits plans, requires certain coverage and procedure disclosures to consumers, and revises procedures for changes to managed care plan contracts. After more than two hours of testimony, Chairman Schaer used his discretion to withhold formal action on the bill. In his comments the chairman noted, “The rising cost of health coverage is crowding out other socially important efforts for government and resulting in economic stress for employers.”  Led by the New Jersey Hospital Association and Medical Society, the provider community was virtually unified in its opposition to the legislation. The business community, NJ Association of Health Underwriters, and a large contingent of trade unions expressed their support for the bill.  Aetna, along with other commercial plans, remains concerned about provisions in the bill concerning non-participating, hospital-based physicians and the ability of out-of-network providers to waive member copayment, coinsurance, or deductibles. Aetna will continue to closely monitor the legislation.

TENNESSEE: The Tennessee Insurance Exchange Planning Initiative has announced the members of two newly created Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs). Members of these groups will provide expertise on specific analytical questions to help in the state’s insurance exchange planning process. The state is in the process of deciding whether it will operate a health insurance exchange. Mark Schmidt, Aetna Market President, Southeast, has been appointed to the Governor’s TAG for State Insurance Exchange Planning. The members of the Actuarial/Underwriting TAG and the Agent/Broker TAGs will provide expertise on specific analytical questions to help in the state’s insurance exchange planning process. The volunteer members of each TAG will meet in Nashville this fall and winter. Members of the Agent/Broker TAG will provide a detailed inventory of options for state decision-makers and then post any resulting discussion papers. Once additional information is received from the federal government, the state also intends to convene TAGs of health care providers, consumer representatives, and marketing and outreach experts.

TEXAS: Several Republican lawmakers are proposing an unprecedented solution to the state’s estimated billion budget shortfall: dropping out of the federal Medicaid program. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, estimates Texas could save billion between 2013 and 2019 by opting out of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, dropping coverage for acute care but continuing to fund long-term care services. With 3.6 million children, people with disabilities and impoverished Texans enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will release its own study on the effect of ending the state’s participation in the federal match program. Some lawmakers say not being able to reduce benefits or change eligibility to cut costs is “bankrupting our state.” State Rep. John Zerwas, an anesthesiologist who authored the bill commissioning the Medicaid study, said early indications are that dropping out of the program would have a tremendous ripple effect monetarily, and he worries about who would carry the burden of care without Medicaid’s “financial mechanism.” Currently, the Texas program costs billion per biennium, with the federal government footing 60 percent of the bill. As a result of federal health care reform, millions of additional Texans will become eligible for Medicaid. Lawmakers want to examine whether Medicaid enrollees could be served more cost efficiently with better outcomes in a state-run program.

WASHINGTON: Governor Chris Gregoire says she gets the message following the recent elections, and as a result has announced that she will seek supplemental budget cuts of million before the end of the year. Voters signaled a strong aversion to additional tax hikes to balance the budget by recently passing initiative 1053, which restores the two-thirds vote requirement for the legislature to raise taxes, and initiative 1107, which repeals a tax on bottled water and carbonated beverages. Also, voters rejected initiative 1098, which would have instituted a state income tax. Among the programs Gregoire is considering for possible cuts is the state’s Basic Health Plan. The Governor said she is open to the idea of a one-day special session if there is agreement with legislative leaders on quick action.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

On January 17th, MDPA President Scott Ehrlich began the Kids Meal Challenge, where he will consume only kids meals thrice a day for 28 days to test the effects of the meals on his health. Ehrlich created this challenge in order to test whether or not kids meals actually present a serious danger to childrens health, requiring significant limitation on their marketing.

Throughout 2011, there have been numerous proposals by childhood obesity advocates to ban the advertising of fast food items to children. In San Francisco, a very real step has already been taken, where free toys are no longer included in kids meals at fast food restaurants. However, Ehrlich says that if things escalate, and food advertising is to be banned, a real connection between fast food advertising and harmful effects on childrens health must be shown.

While Morgan Spurlock has already attempted a similar feat with his 2004 film Supersize Me, the difference is that Spurlock was consuming adult meals and had to supersize his meal every time he was asked if he wanted the deal. Ehrlich asserts that the daily calorie consumption by Spurlock was so high that anyone eating 5000 calories per day as he did, be it in fast food or bananas, cereals, or milk, would likely see similar negative effects on their health as what he experienced in that movie.

For Ehrlichs challenge, he will consume nothing but kids meals for 28 days, three times a day, from January 17th through February 13th. The kids meals will come solely from restaurants listed among the top 15 fast food restaurants in sales for 2011 as defined by QSR Magazine. To adjust for the fact that Ehrlich is 63 and 225 pounds and the average 8 year-old is not, he will be eating three of these kids meals a day. He also will try not to game the system by choosing items that may be offered but would not likely be the first choice of children, such as apple slices, yogurt, or diet sodas.

To further try to get an accurate measure of these health effects, Ehrlich will not adjust his daily routine of physical activity. Outside of what he consumes in those three kids meals, he will consume nothing but diet soda and water. He will also post food diaries, pictures, and blog entries on http://www.mdpaconference.com throughout this time period.

Furthermore, as health is not synonymous with weight, Ehrlich plans to have a full physical, including blood work, both before he starts the diet as well as after he concludes. He will provide his starting weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides.

The results of the Kids Meal Challenge will be revealed at the Marketing Disease Prevention and Awareness: Communicating Childhood Obesity Conference, taking Place on March 20-21 in Silver Spring, MD.

While this is not a scientific study, the challenge represents Ehrlichs curiosity as to the health effects of something deemed by four powerful government agencies as so harmful that even being allowed to view their marketing is so dangerous to our childrens health that it needs to be severely curtailed or banned.

About the MDPA Conference on Communicating Childhood Obesity Policy and Prevention

The MDPA Conference on Communicating Childhood Obesity Prevention and Policy is an event focused solely on how to prevent obesity in future generations. The conference will take place right outside the nations capital, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Silver Spring, MD on March 20-21, 2012 and will involve thought leaders from across the nation in strategies to communicate ways to get children to eat healthier to help reverse the obesity epidemic. Confirmed speakers include Jim McGreevy of the American Beverage Association, William H. Dietz, the Director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Obesity at the CDC, Patti Miller of the Sesame Street Workshop, Robert Post, the Deputy Director at the Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion, Marlene B. Schwartz of the Yale Rudd Center, Dan Jaffe of the National Advertisers Association, and Dr. John Whyte, the Chief Medical Expert at The Discovery Channel.

About Marketing Disease Prevention + Awareness

Marketing Disease Prevention + Awareness began as an offshoot of the established healthcare marketing conference company, DTC Perspectives Inc. in 2009. The goal of the new venture is to discuss how different preventable diseases plaguing the United States can be treated and prevented and how to best communicate these options. Through experience in utilizing vast aspects of media, MDPA has brought together the best thought leaders from the spaces associated with these issues to compose articles, webinars, and present at conferences while keeping the audience well-apprised of important news affecting these areas through digital platforms and e-newsletters. With obesity and obesity-related diseases being among the most discussed and costly, yet treatable, of Americas health issues, this topic is currently the primary focus of MDPA. The organization will continue to assemble the best speakers, case studies, campaigns, and research in this area to help companies, academia, and public health organizations learn to better communicate treatment, education, and prevention options to maximize their effectiveness.

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