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Upstart author and devout anti-aging advocate Michael Moshier aggregates decade-long research in his first ever published work, ‘Anti-Aging Straight Talk’. Tired of the usual hyperbole associated with anti-aging, Moshier presents refreshingly objective insight and secrets into the netherworld of health risk factors, nutritional supplements and hormone replacement therapy. Preview his anti-aging research and learn more about his background.

Los Altos, CA (PRWEB) April 29, 2008 -- Green Frog Communication’s President, Michael Moshier, announced today that his research company’s new Report, ‘Anti-Aging Straight Talk’, is now published exclusively online at http://www.anti-agingstraighttalk.com. This informative, easy-reading Report includes common sense steps and suggestions for helping the 80+ million baby boomers in America develop their own anti-aging program.

Michael Moshier

Frustrated baby boomer Michael Moshier states, “Upon encountering the proverbial sting of mortality, I patently refused to ‘get over it’ and grow old without a fight. My way of fighting began by carefully researching the avalanche of anti-aging information and misinformation, separating the wheat from the chaff, meeting health industry movers and shakers, and personally testing myriad nutritional products.”

Ultimately, Moshier authored an intelligent, insightful and candid Report, aptly titled ‘Anti-Aging Straight Talk’. View an excerpt from the first chapter in the Report that discusses the problem with nutritional supplements.

Moshier (age 60 something) sells no products, and accepts no payment from any person or company promoting or selling anti-aging products or services. However, he does practice what he preaches in his objective Report, which includes life-enhancing secrets and a step-by-step plan for managing and slowing aging, including:

• Gaining a clear understanding of major life-threatening risk factors
• Collecting and tracking key health data and metrics
• Discovering the benefits of ‘topping off’ anti-aging hormone levels
• Taking the top-ten most important nutritional supplement products daily
• Implementing sound ideas about common sense and moderation
• Forming a strategic working partnership with the doctor

Allan C. Kramer, M.D., Board Certified in Preventive Medicine, has this to say about the Report, “A no-nonsense valuable Report loaded with the latest of what is known about anti-aging. The author's emphasis on common sense and moderation makes this well-written document a must-read for anybody serious about anti-aging benefits.”

The downloadable 70-page ‘Anti-Aging Straight Talk’ Report is now available exclusively online at http://www.anti-agingstraighttalk.com. The Report can be read online or a hard copy can be printed. As a downloable document, no fuel is used nor CO2 gas generated in its delivery to the reader.

Gifting the Report is also easy.

About Green Frog Communications:
New to the publishing world, Green Frog Communication’s mission is to publish online, earth-friendly documents designed to help people. The ‘Anti-Aging Straight Talk’ Report is its first publication.

Media Contact:
Michael Moshier, President
Green Frog Communications
650-948-4400
mike(at)greenfrogcommunications.com

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An innovative fertility yoga program designed for trying-to-conceive women. Bend, Breathe, and Conceive integrates the body, mind and spirit to cultivate balance, promote fertility and encourage optimal reproductive health.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2008 -- Fairhaven Health, a leading manufacturer of preconception products, has added a fertility-enhancing yoga program to their product line with the introduction of Bend, Breathe, and Conceive, a DVD designed to help couples increase their chances for conception by reducing stress and maintaining optimal reproductive health.
Bend, Breathe, and Conceive
Bend, Breathe, and Conceive is taught by Anna Davis, PhD, RYT, neurophysiologist, science educator and certified yoga instructor. The 60-minute video of flow yoga practice includes a series of physical poses, yogic breathing techniques, visualizations and meditation practice, all designed to promote internal and physical balance which helps reduce tension and prevent the release of stress hormones that may adversely affect fertility. The program is adaptable to levels from beginner to advanced, and includes 10 minutes of guided relaxation.

"We wanted to provide trying-to-conceive women with an opportunity to proactively work towards conception in a way that that enhances their overall health and well-being," said Kelly Andrews, founder and CEO of Fairhaven Health. "The benefits of yoga on stress reduction are well-established, and reducing anxiety about achieving pregnancy can actually increase chances of conception. Anyone wishing to conceive or struggling to conceive can benefit from this program."

In the DVD's introduction, Dr. Davis explains the physiology of fertility and how the body can benefit from this practice. She further teaches how daily anxieties and "fertility frustration" can trigger the release of stress hormones that disrupt a healthy reproductive system. With this program, trying-to-conceive women can build strength, increase flexibility, and learn to shift physiology away from stress and towards relaxation to promote reproductive wellness.

"Bend, Breathe, and Conceive offers a realistic and enjoyable method to incorporate a daily practice of stress reduction and whole body health," said Dr. JE Ellington, CEO of ING Fertility and inventor of the Pre-Seed fertility aid. "Stress management techniques such as yoga, especially during the fertile part of the cycle, have been shown in several studies to lead to increased pregnancy rates, and a healthier intimate relationship for the couple."

Dr. Anna Davis is a neurophysiologist (educated at Smith College and the University of Washington), a science educator and a certified yoga instructor. She was first introduced to yoga at age 15 by her mother and has practiced yoga for more than 25 years. Anna received her teacher training with master teachers Andrey Lappa and Baron Baptiste.

Bend, Breathe and Conceive retails for $19.95 through Fairhaven Health. To see a video clip and read more about the fertility yoga practice and Anna Davis, please visit http://www.bendbreatheandconceive.com

About Fairhaven Health
Fairhaven Health (http://www.fairhavenhealth.com) is a leading manufacturer of fertility products for both women and men. Other products by Fairhaven Health include FertilAid fertility supplements, the Fertile Focus ovulation microscope and Pregnancy Plus Prenatal vitamins, Omega-3 and Cal-Mag supplements.

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Many workers exposed to radiation and toxins while serving their country during the Cold War feel frustration and anger over challenges accessing government benefits programs. A new nonprofit aims to connect them to healthcare, support and resources.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 29, 2008 -- There is new hope for thousands of nuclear weapons workers and uranium miners who got sick serving their country, thanks to the recent launch of a nonprofit organization created to help them cut through the red tape that prevents them from receiving government benefits. Cold War Patriots is the first national network connecting these workers and their families with the comprehensive information they need to process their claims. Organizers hope it will help them channel their anger and frustration into positive action.

"We know there are thousands of workers who don't even realize they are eligible for benefits, and many others who have been denied benefits through a complicated process that drags on too long," said Dr. Maureen Merritt, founder of the New Mexico Alliance of Nuclear Worker Advocates. "These patriotic Americans served their country in a time of need but are now being forced to beg and plead for the help that Congress agreed they deserve."

During the Cold War, an arsenal of nuclear weapons and atomic fuel was produced in mostly secret plants run by the U.S. government and private companies. Many employees, who believed they were serving their country as proud patriots, later became ill due to exposure to radioactive elements, including uranium and plutonium, as well as exposure to beryllium, heavy metals and toxic chemicals. Workers were confident the facilities were safe. As one Cold War Patriots advisory committee member put it, "I never thought my government would make me sick."

Congress passed the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act in 2000, to provide "timely, uniform, and adequate compensation of covered employees and, where applicable, survivors of such employees, suffering from illnesses incurred by such employees in the performance of duty for the Department of Energy and certain of its contractors and subcontractors." But the application and approval process proved so confusing and complex that it became a not so amusing "Catch 22" for families desperate for help before those eligible died waiting.

Professional Case Management, a Denver company that provides home care services, decided to contribute to Cold War Patriots after learning what these families were going through. The first step was forming an advisory committee including workers, physicians and attorneys. A website was launched this month. Membership in Cold War Patriots is free to current and former nuclear weapons workers, uranium miners, millers, and haulers, as well as other individuals, family members or professionals that support the Cold War Patriot mission.

For more information visit www.coldwarpatriots.org or call 888-903-8989.

Contact:
Jon Pushkin, APR
303-733-3441, Cell: 303-725-5031
Jon @ PushkinPR.com

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MCT-Diabetes is now FDA-cleared and is immediately available to consumers and organizations on a monthly or yearly subscription basis directly from MyCareTeam MyCareTeam, Inc. has received clearance from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its flagship diabetes management software product, MCT-Diabetes. MCT-Diabetes enables people with diabetes to securely upload blood glucose (sugar) readings from their glucose meter and communicate electronically with their caregivers.

Acton, MA. (PRWEB) April 29, 2008 -- MyCareTeam, Inc. has received clearance from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its flagship diabetes management software product, MCT-Diabetes. MCT-Diabetes enables people with diabetes to securely upload blood glucose (sugar) readings from their glucose meter and communicate electronically with their caregivers.

MyCareTeam pursued the rigorous clearance process in order to provide its consumer base with an enhanced diabetes monitoring product that is cleared by the FDA. MCT-Diabetes is one of the first software-only diabetes management companies to receive FDA clearance in the United States.

"We are extremely pleased to be able to offer our customers an FDA cleared version of MCT-Diabetes", said Jim Mingle, CEO of MyCareTeam, Inc. "This clearance means our customers can rest assured that our diabetes management software meets the same standards for accuracy, reliability, and safety as medical devices and instruments."

MCT-Diabetes guides people with diabetes to make the required behavioral and medication changes supported by frequent feedback and input from caregivers. MCT-Diabetes offers a unique and personalized way to share and monitor blood glucose levels, keep track of medications, log blood pressure, track lab results, and build and maintain an exercise log. MCT-Diabetes also allows people with diabetes to invite individuals into their health-management support circle, and provides an interactive method for receiving feedback in the form of charts and graphs.

On October 4th, 2007, Richard Kahn, PhD, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, American Diabetes Association, said: "We believe that this tool may further engage people in the learning process about managing their diabetes. Such a web-based platform may improve the dialogue between the patient and their health care team."

Because of MCT-Diabetes' new classification as an FDA cleared software medical device, it will now be sold directly from MyCareTeam and select distribution channels instead of through the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) website. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available. Visit www.mycareteam.com for more information.

About MyCareTeam, Inc.
MyCareTeam, Inc. was founded to provide software offerings that are designed to help people with diabetes to collaborate and manage their illness while reducing overall healthcare costs. The company's diabetes offering, MCT-Diabetes, has been successfully used for over five years by patients, doctors and nurses to dramatically improve the health and wellness in people with diabetes and reduce overall healthcare costs. MyCareTeam is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts and the company's website is www.mycareteam.com.

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Three-year grant from BlueCross announced at news conferences in Chattanooga and Memphis today.

Chattanooga, TN (PRWEB) April 29, 2008 -- The Tennessee Center for Patient Safety (TCPS) of the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) and the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (TnACS) have received a $2.5 million grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation to develop the Tennessee NSQIP Surgical Quality Consortium, which is designed to evaluate and improve surgical care delivered by general and vascular surgeons in the state of Tennessee.

The three-year grant from BlueCross was announced at news conferences in Chattanooga and Memphis today. The funding will be used to support the use of the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) in eight hospitals in Tennessee. The hospitals are expected to be selected by summer, with the program to begin shortly thereafter.

ACS began an initiative to use NSQIP in private sector hospitals in 2004. Currently, there are three hospitals in Tennessee that participate in the NSQIP program—Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga; Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville; and Saint Francis Hospital, Memphis.

In 2006, the ACS chapter began discussions with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to explore how they could advance the adoption of NSQIP in Tennessee hospitals. The chapter is taking a leading role in the coordinated effort with the Tennessee Center for Patient Safety to work with hospitals and BlueCross to further the adoption of NSQIP to improve surgical outcomes in Tennessee hospitals.

“The Tennessee NSQIP Surgical Quality Consortium is a great opportunity to align hospitals’ quality efforts with surgeons in Tennessee. This partnership will provide a valid data base for quality improvements that surgeons and hospitals can utilize, and improve care,” explained Craig A. Becker, THA president. “We also expect this partnership to carry over into other relationships and future projects with physicians.”

This collaboration between hospitals and surgeons represents an innovative partnership and will significantly enhance the TCPS’s current initiatives on surgical care and reducing infections. It also will involve the collection of additional quality data that has been proven to be effective in driving improvement in surgical outcomes.

"Surgeons across the state are enthusiastic about this consortium which will allow surgeons and hospitals to look at both the surgical outcomes and key processes that drive those outcomes," said Joe Cofer, MD who is the surgeon championing the program at Erlanger. "We believe NSQIP is a great model, and we look forward to participating in the program.”

“By making this investment in the Tennessee NSQIP Surgical Quality Consortium, BlueCross is able to further its commitment to improving the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of health care for people across the state,” said BlueCross President and CEO Vicky Gregg. “NSQIP is a valuable tool in helping to reduce medical errors, improve patient safety and deliver quality health outcomes to all Tennesseans.”

Leadership for the consortium will be provided by surgeons from the TnACS who participate in the NSQIP and Tennessee Center for Patient Safety staff. Surgeon champions at the three current participating hospitals also will work as mentors for the new participating hospitals and physicians.

Hospitals will use aggregate reports to identify improvement opportunities, identify areas that have better than average results, evaluate and identify difference in practice between the hospitals in the state, and ascertain and disseminate best practices in Tennessee.

For more information, visit www.tha.com.