GUIDED IMAGERY SERIES HELPS HOSPITAL PATIENTS

GUIDED IMAGERY SERIES HELPS HOSPITAL PATIENTS

The Tranquilities Series, a unique stress reduction program featuring a blend of guided imagery, religious faith, environmental sounds, traditional hymns and aromatherapy, is designed to teach individuals new methods to effectively cope with life's challenges.

(PRWEB) April 11, 2003

Gilead Enterprises, Inc. Launches Tranquilities Guided Imagery Series

The Tranquilities Series, a unique stress reduction program featuring a blend of guided imagery, religious faith, environmental sounds, traditional hymns and aromatherapy, is designed to teach individuals new methods to effectively cope with life's challenges.

 The Tranquilities Series was developed by Gilead Enterprises, Inc., a Central Pennsylvania based company that produces Guided Imagery products for the hospital, health professional, pastoral, Christian counselor and consumer markets.

The five CD series addresses the five major emotions often associated with any crisis-- worry, loss, fear, anger, and self-esteem, creating a valuable healing tool that can be used on an individual, pastoral, or clinical basis. The program was originally developed in a hospital setting by a Chaplain, medical doctor, psychologist and Naturopath, with a team of pastors acting as a review board.

"The principles this series utilizes, such as timeless Scripture readings and traditional hymns are very powerful," said the Reverend Donna Shenk, hospital chaplain, who helped develop the program. "There is a universal appeal to the sacred music. The hymns, such as Amazing Grace and Abide With Me, are divinely inspired. The music resonates with virtually everyone, providing a reassuring presence that fosters healing."

Two different series, each containing five CDs, are available now at extremely affordable prices. The Tranquilities Series for Stress is designed to teach individuals techniques to take control of their lives and tame worries, cope with anger, deal with loss, overcome fears, and regain and restore their self-esteem.

The Tranquilities Series for Hospital Patients, developed for in-hospital use, helps patients begin the healing process, cope with pain, sleep better, deal with fears, and ease worries.

Under development are CD sets for Cancer, Hospice patients and children.

"In every life trauma, all five emotions -- worry, loss, fear, anger, and self-esteem -- come into play. Through the use of these CDs, individuals may be restored, renewed and strengthened," said Rev. Shenk.

Through the use of visual imagery, listeners may be able to pinpoint and center on what troubles them. For example, a wall symbolizes fear. On the CD, a soothing voice describes how, with God's help, the wall is knocked down by ocean waves, freeing the individual to move past their fears and take on more of life's challenges.

Environmental sounds, sophisticatedly recorded with binaural microphones, dramatically involve the listener in the visual imagery, while the use of aromatherapy enhances the experience.

"Aromatherapy isn't new. Scriptures have dozens of references to what we now call essential oils or aromatherapy. The most well known is the wise men bringing Frankincense and Myrrh to the Christ child," explained Rev. Shenk.

Each of the components used -- guided imagery, aromatherapy and music therapy -- has been proven to be helpful in the healing process. This is the first program of its kind to draw upon and blend all three therapies to help individuals - and the first guided imagery product that includes hymns, the reading of scripture and references to feeling God's presence.

The Tranquilities Series does more than just help individuals overcome anxieties associated with a stay in the hospital or a stressful life situation. It teaches them new ways to react to previously stressful or anxiety-provoking situations. Guided imagery is widely used by counselors, psychologists, pastors, nurses and in hospitals.

"Patients welcome the opportunity to hear these traditional hymns and reassuring scriptures while they are hospitalized and facing an unknown future or procedure," said Rev. Shenk. "The Tranquilities Series for Hospital Patients is a great resource for pastors to have available for church members who are sick or hospitalized. Churches might also find it helpful to have copies of the Tranquilities Series for Stress for people facing any stressful life circumstance. "

For more information about the Tranquilities Series for Stress and the Tranquilities Series for Hospital Patients, please visit us on the web at www. tranquilities. com or e-mail at info@tranquilities. com

Contact :  Robert E. Miller ND

 President, Gilead Enterprises

 rmiller@gileadenterprises. com

Note: A complementary single CD is available to editors for review.

Work Design Collaborative Announces Launch of Distributed Work Industry Association

Work Design Collaborative Announces Launch of Distributed Work Industry Association

The Work Design Collaborative (WDC) announced today that it has received a grant from the Gaines Family Foundation to create a new industry and professional association, the Distributed Work Industry Association (DWIA). The new association will develop industry standard productivity measurements, provide professional development programs for industry leaders, and seek to influence state and federal regulations that help or hinder the growth of distributed work.

Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) September 8, 2005

The Work Design Collaborative (WDC) announced today that it has received a grant from the Gaines Family Foundation to create a new industry and professional association, the Distributed Work Industry Association (DWIA). The new association will develop industry standard productivity measurements, provide professional development programs for industry leaders, and seek to influence state and federal regulations that help or hinder the growth of distributed work.

WDC is an initiative that manages the Future of Work global community, a consortium focused on achieving new levels of workforce and workplace productivity.

With the support and guidance from the Gaines Family Foundation, WDC will now begin interviewing industry experts, developing a draft charter for the new association, contacting prospective member firms and recruiting an initial board of directors.

Jerry Gaines, trustee of the Gaines Family Foundation, stated, “Our foundation wants to encourage corporations and individuals to rethink where, when and how work takes place. We believe companies can reap enormous cost savings by embracing distributed work. And, working from home - or close to home in a satellite office - can have a positive impact on families and communities, such as reductions in traffic and commute times, air pollution and the use of high-priced gasoline, as well as increased productivity.”

Charlie Grantham, executive producer and co-founder of the Work Design Collaborative said, “We’ve been tracking the growth of mobile and remote workers for years, and it’s clear that organizations need to develop more formal distributed work programs to take advantage of what is already happening under the radar. We’ve seen some companies reduce operating costs by more than 30% when they fully embrace distributed work and alternative workplace strategies.”

Jim Ware, co-founder of WDC, added, “While distributed work is compelling for both employers and individuals, there are many state and federal regulations that make it difficult or too expensive to work from home offices. We want to generate public awareness of the need for new legislation that will promote and support distributed work.”

For information on participating in the industry association, contact Jim Ware at +1 510.558.1434, or Charlie Grantham at +1 928.771.9138.

About the Work Design Collaborative and Future of Work

The Work Design Collaborative, LLC, provides leadership for the Future of Work community, as well as research and advisory services for its corporate clients and local community development organizations. Future of Work is a global network of senior professionals committed to re-defining work and implementing new work environments that are cost-effective, socially and environmentally responsible and personally satisfying. Future of Work produces management tools, surveys, benchmark databases, white papers and technical reports, conferences and workshops, newsletters, books, articles and public presentations on the changing nature of work. WDC/Future of Work is focused on helping its members and clients achieve new levels of workforce and workplace productivity. For more information, visit www. thefutureofwork. net.

About The Gaines Family Foundation

The Gaines Family Foundation was started by Jerry Gaines in 1998 in recognition of the need for market-oriented thinking in non-profit activities. The Foundation has given grants in the areas of healthcare, education, and technology to help improve our lives and communities. Jerry Gaines is currently President and CEO of Capital Gaines Investments, LLC, and was previously President and CEO of TCI Telephony Services and Sr. Vice President of TCI Communications. For information on the Gaines Family Foundation, contact Jennifer Stovall at +1 720.207.9622.

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7 Out of 10 People Do Not Have What We Offer, and WeÂ’ve Become the Undisputed Leader in Less Than 10 Years

7 Out of 10 People Do Not Have What We Offer, and WeÂ’ve Become the Undisputed Leader in Less Than 10 Years

We have a niche in the largest industry in the county -- Health Care Benefits.

(PRWEB) November 9, 2004

We have no products for you to purchase and try to resell to somebody else. What we market is a package of 4 Great Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, Prescription, or Chiropractic.

It's called AmeriPlan®, the largest provider of heathcare discount benefits in the US. All I do is tell people about this incredible savings card (and everyone loves it!), get them enrolled online, and AmeriPlan® pays me both an advanced commission and ongoing residual paychecks for each membership.

They have an unbelievable 90+% retention rate for members, so every day I get to build, not RE-build my organization!

We save people up to 80% off of these health benefits, with no waiting period, no limit, no deductibles, and we cover all pre-existing conditions.

We packaged all 4 benefits together and market it for less than $20 per month and that covers everyone in the entire household, even if some in the household are not related.

You can see why and how we have over 1 million people covered on our plan making us the nations leading discount health benefits provider.

Without any national advertising, our company has grown from zero to almost 100 Million Dollars a year in sales and created millionaires from all types of backgrounds. Currently our company cuts over 50,000 checks to itsÂ’ IBO's each month, and the majority of our brokers start out part-time and set their own hours!

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Disclaimer: The AmeriPlan Health™ discount card programs offer a reduction in the cost of medical, dental, vision, pharmaceutical and chiropractic services. AmeriPlan Health™ benefit programs are not insurance, nor is it an alternative to or substitution for insurance coverage.

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Smoking While Driving To Become Illegal?

Smoking While Driving To Become Illegal?

New legislation would criminalize taking a drag while driving

Cordova, TN (PRWEB) August 28, 2005

A new legislation has been introduced by Assemblyman John McKeon calling for a ban on smoking while driving.

Obviously, a significant portion of the nation is upset about this, feeling that lately, targeting smokers has been the popular, and very unfair, thing to do. One cigar smoker voiced that until someone makes his car payments for him, they won't be telling him what he can and can't do inside of that car.

All offenders of the legislation, if passed would be hit with a fine that could reach $250. The sponsors of the measure insist that it's designed to improve highway safety more than to protect health. Assemblyman McKeon, a tobacco opponent whose father died of emphysema, cites an AAA-sponsored study on driver distractions in which the association found that of 32,000 accidents linked to distraction; one per cent was related to smoking. There were also talks of passing legislation that would prevent smokers from smoking in cars when children were present, but that measure was set aside for this one.

A list of statistics about death rates, cancer rates and any other rates among smokers usually bounces off their tar-coated lungs with minimal affect. They know the dangers, they know the risks, and they know it's about time for another cigarette.

Regardless of imposed bans on smoking, it seems like a majority of smokers know they should quit but don't want to become another statistic of those who failed to quit (or to join the larger group of those who don't want to become that statistic for a third, fourth, or fifth time), and there's always the popular excuse: “I don't want to gain weight”. It doesn't need to be said: Smoking is an addiction. More than a craving, more than merely pleasurable, smoking drives you. Smoking orchestrates the hours of your day, your priorities, and your budget. Smokers may consume cigarettes, but smoking consumes everything about the smoker's life, it becomes their identity.

Sales of nicotine patches and gum seem to ever be on the rise, but do they really work? If anything they are evidence of the desire to quit. So what happens when they fail, but a smoker still wants to quit? If a smoker does not have a real desire to quit, there is nothing that will help them. They must be motivated to quit in order to succeed. But there are ways to strengthen their will power and overcome the things that seem to have an unfair advantage over their desire to quit like replacing one bad habit with another (constant snacking, obsessive behaviors, etc.), lack of sleep or over exhaustion as the body begins to adapt to a smoke-free life and being healing itself, friends or family who still smoke, the list goes on.

Selmedica Healthcare, a leader in the nutraceutical industry, has developed a smoking cessation kit that may be the first of its kind. Based on multiple international studies, tests, and research, the kit attempts to conquer every obstacle that would defeat a nicotine addict struggling to kick the habit for good. Phyto-pharmaceuticals (plant based medicines) have been used for decades and are a part of daily life and health care in Europe and Canada, but have long been thwarted by the big drug companies and pharmaceutical industry. Nicozan™ is a three-step kit that includes a capsule to help naturally and safely mimic nicotine's affect in the body, with the intent of reducing cravings for cigarettes, a capsule for weight loss called “the world's first gastric bypass pill” to help deter any weight gain from habit-replacing snacking, and a third capsule that helps remove toxins from the body and loosen up mucous to speed the recovery process from the damage done by the Butt Habit. Also included in the kit is a motivational/hypnosis CD to help reprogram sub-conscious cravings and impulses to have a cigarette or even the movement of bringing your hand to your mouth and inserting something between the lips.

As the trends in health shift further and faster towards alternative treatments, new alternatives such as Nicozan™, to conventional chemical and synthetic treatments for addictions are increasing in popularity. As big-wig pharmaceutical companies continue to partner with the FDA and politicians like Senator Bob Frist in attempts to take drastic legislative measures to ensure they alone hold the keys to health, more people are taking initiative to educate themselves and ensure they will have the freedom now and in the future to choose alternatives that are widely used internationally and proven through documented research, tests and studies to be as effective, and often times superior to conventional treatments with one glaring difference: typically these alternative treatments produce very few, if any side effects.

Perhaps the nail in the coffin of the major drug companies may be an offer common among producers of alternative treatments like Nicozan™, with a 100 percent money back, no questions asked guarantee. Not to mention the price. To purchase alternative treatments like Nicozan™ from Selmedica Healthcare or any other manufacturer of botanical products does not require a war with your insurance provider. As much as the pharmaceutical company would like to regulate them, these alternatives cannot be sold as prescriptions.

The typical cost for a kit like Nicozan™ which also includes a craving blocker, a journal to help keep track of progress and over 100 helpful tips and tricks from experienced quitters usually retails for around $350. Selmedica Healthcare, like many similar companies, offer alternatives as effective as Nicozan™ for $177. Like other nutraceutical companies, Selmedica Healthcare confidently offers 100 percent money back, no questions asked guarantee, even up to a year after the purchase date. Ask any pharmacy or drug company to beat a guarantee or a deal like that – you'd be laughed at.

For more information visit www. nicozan. com.

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Boston Marriott Newton Hotel on the Charles River Rekindles Romance with a Couples Getaway Package

Boston Marriott Newton Hotel on the Charles River Rekindles Romance with a Couples Getaway Package

The Boston Marriott Newton Hotel offers a "Just the Two of You" getaway package for couples. Package includes sparkling wine and strawberries on arrival, and breakfast for two at the hotel restaurant.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 13, 2008

Let the romance begin with reservations for two at The Boston Marriott Newton Hotel on the Charles River in Newton, MA. Sweethearts who book the "Just the Two of You" hotel romance package will enjoy a deluxe guest room, with a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries delivered upon arrival, and breakfast for two in the picturesque Riverbend Restaurant. Serving American cuisine, the Riverbend Restaurant is the perfect atmosphere for enjoying a special breakfast overlooking the picturesque scenery of the Charles River.

Now through December 31, the Boston Marriott Newton Hotel "Just the Two of You" couple's hotel getaway package is $154 to $224 per night. Rates are based on availability for stays Thursday through Sunday nights. Please note: Thursday night requires a Friday night stay, and Sunday night requires a Saturday night stay. For reservations please visit www. newtonmarriott. com or call 1-800-228-9290 and refer to promotional code LVU. This offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms, and cannot be combined with any other promotions. Other restrictions may apply.

Visitors to Newton, MA can stroll through twelve historic villages and neighborhoods. Newton's charming streets are studded with intriguing shops, quaint restaurants and beautiful Victorian homes. Explore all of the historic treasures the area has to offer during your romantic, couple's getaway. This area also offers easy access to Boston College, Brandeis University, Bentley College, the high-tech beltway, the historic sites of Boston, and Logan Airport. Take a break from the stress of work and a busy week with this special romantic getaway in the Boston area.

Situated on 22 acres of scenic riverfront, the Boston Marriott Newton Hotel on the Charles River offers 430 luxurious guest rooms with high-speed Internet access, as well as 300-thread-count linens, down comforters, abundant pillows and thicker mattresses. For guests' enjoyment, there is an indoor swimming pool and recently renovated health club. Dining options include the Riverbend Restaurant and Lounge, and room service from 6 am to midnight. For details, call 617-969-1000 or visit www. newtonmarriott. com.

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Poise Conducts Light Bladder Leakage Awareness Campaign

Poise Conducts Light Bladder Leakage Awareness Campaign

Poise Australia recently reached out to over 30,000 Australian women to raise the awareness of light bladder leakage (LBL). The campaign's primary objective was to educate women about how to properly and discreetly manage the condition.

(PRWEB) December 17, 2010

Poise. com. au, an authority in Australia for health information on bladder problems and incontinence, has recently finished conducting a campaign to raise the awareness of light bladder leakage (LBL) amongst women.

Between June and September 2010, the Poise brand was involved in face-to-face discussions with over 31,000 women, raising awareness of light bladder leakage and educating each on the key benefits of using POISE®Products to discreetly manage the condition.

The discussions focused heavily on the advantages of using bladder weakness pads over menstrual pads, with key factors such as odour control, absorbency and prices often coming up in talks. Further discussion highlighted how common light bladder leakage actually is, what triggers LBL and also how best to manage the problem.

“Although light bladder leakage is common amongst many women across Australia, the topic is often swept under the rug in most everyday social settings. For many women this is a taboo subject with a high degree of social embarrassment. The point of these discussions is to normalise the condition, educate women on the condition and bring to the surface discreet but effective solutions to manage LBL”, said Bryan Win, Senior Brand Manager of Poise Products Australia.

The recent movements by Poise coincide with the launch of their new website, which boasts a range of brand new content on bladder weakness topics such as light bladder leakage, female incontinence and prolapse.

The Poise website has long been known as one of the leading online resources for women suffering bladder issues, and even offers a video series on pelvic floor exercises, a simple and effective solution to improving bladder control. Poise also features an ask an expert area, for users to gain a quick response by a medical professional for all of their questions on bladder health.

For all media enquiries, please contact:

Bryan Win
Senior Brand Manager – Poise Products Australia
61 2 9963 8971
Bryan(dot)Win(at)kcc. com

About Kimberly Clark

Kimberly Clark is an innovative health and hygiene products company that most Australians come into contact with everyday. Major brands from Kimberly Clark include Kleenex®, Wondersoft®, Viva®, Thick & Thirsty®, Huggies®, Snugglers®, Poise®, Depend®, Kotex® and [U] by Kotex®.

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What Should You Know About Hair Care

What Should You Know About Hair Care

Wash your hair gently and scrub softly using cleaning shampoo with ph-balanced. Do not wash everyday if you have oily hair. The cleaner your hair is the more it can seep into your glands and harder it.

(PRWEB) July 30, 2005

Are you having hair problem? Is your hair look so dull and unhealthy? What should you do? Taking care of your hair is so important. But how well you know about hair care? MyHaircareGuide. com will help you with those questions.

MyHaircareGuide. com provides information and tips on how to treat your hair properly with hair care. Find out on how you going to have a shiny and healthy hair from this Website. Your hair appearance is your healthy body reflections. So, if you have healthy hair that mean you have healthy body.

Although you probably donÂ’t have hair problem, still you must take care of your hair. Hair care must be done everyday, even though just for combing. You will be lucky if you donÂ’t have hair problem such as dandruff, hair loss, split ends hair or other problems which affect your hair appearance. But if you do, donÂ’t be ashamed of yourself. You can learn to make your hair looks better in this website.

You are going to have a beautiful, shiny, clean and wonderful hair if you would follow some tips here:

Control your eating behavior. Drink water between eight to ten glasses each day. Eat fish, meat, milk, cheese, cereal and other food which is rich of protein. Eat more vegetables, fruit and other foods contain vitamins Foods contain Iron, Zinc and Copper are good for your hair.

More details on those tips are available at MyHaircareGuide. com. Not only about food you consume, but also about how you treat your hair. It said that you must wash your hair gently and scrub softly using cleaning shampoo with ph-balanced. Do not wash everyday if you have oily hair. The cleaner your hair is the more it can seep into your glands and harder it is to get rid of.

Since it is an information Website, MyHaircareGuide. com also provides places you can get hair care products online. There are a number of hair care products available online. These products include everything from shampoos and conditioners to topical treatments such as powders, gels and oils. Before you purchase and use these products it's important to make sure they have been clinically tested and contain natural or organic ingredients. The wrong products can cause harmful side effects such as rashes, scarring, of the scalp and even additional hair loss.

Everybody knows that Internet is a fantastic place to do research for your hair care tips and products. Take your time to search and you will have advance look after you use your hair care products available online.

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