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BioTE Medical Poised to Change Healthcare as it Expands into Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioTE(R) Medical, a leader in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), is expanding its nationwide network of certified physicians into the Atlanta, Georgia market this month.

BioTE(R) Medical has experienced rapid growth in just a few short years due to physicians and patients seeking natural alternatives to synthetic hormone products to reverse the symptoms that decreasing hormone levels can cause. BioTE(R) uses cardio-activated pellets about the size of a grain of rice which are inserted just below the surface of the skin. This allows a patient to receive hormones consistently in the same way the body releases them naturally for up to six months. This beats other methods that must be applied weekly and sometimes daily rendering inconsistent results.

National health and fitness celebrity Larry North states, "The fact that I can live better with optimized hormones with only two treatments a year has changed the way I actually live my life. I think about all the hours I spent receiving weekly shots.... I will never get all that time back that I could have spent with my family."

BioTE(R) founder and president, Gary Donovitz, M.D., says, "At BioTE, we offer a natural way for patients to experience the benefits of BHRT using the BioTE method. We work to optimize hormone levels unique to each individual. This helps maximize the benefits a patient can receive. Thousands of our patients across the United States experience life-changing results monthly. We are committed to changing healthcare by allowing patients to take control of the quality of their lives while protecting their health. It is time for us to expand our 1200+ provider network into Georgia to meet the demand we are seeing across the nation."

The benefits of BHRT are far from new. Almost 80 years of data support that BHRT can prevent of age-related illnesses in men and women. BHRT can ease symptoms that often accompany declining hormone levels and help patients experience increased mental clarity, a greater ability to lose stubborn pounds, improved muscle strength, better sleep, fewer mood swings, and more energy. Also, optimized hormones help protect the brain, bones, breasts, and heart and can increase bone mass up to 8.3% per year.

Celebrity, author, and health advocate, Suzanne Somers, is a firm believer in the benefits of BHRT. In her conversation with Dr. Donovitz, she reveals how hormone therapy is the best thing she has ever done for herself and her marriage (VIDEO): https://youtu.be/udAoT9sJTgs .

BioTE(R) Medical's network of physicians are trained by world-renowned doctors. BioTE's panel of trainers and speakers comprises the most highly qualified, most knowledgeable experts in hormone optimization in the world. Once certified, physicians have on-going access to BioTE(R) Medical's experts and receive continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on the most current BHRT information available.

To receive your free copy of Dr. Donovitz's best-selling book, "Age Healthier, Live Happier," pre-register now for an upcoming BioTE(R) Medical seminar in the Atlanta area*: http://www.biotemedical.com/signup .

Learn more about BioTE(R) and the benefits of BHRT at http://www.BioTEmedical.com .

*Free copies available to the first 100 pre-registrants. Must attend the seminar to receive Dr. Donovitz's book.

BioTE(R) Medical was founded by physicians for physicians and is committed to excellence in educating doctors and clients about the health benefits of bioidentical hormone pellet therapy. BioTE(R) is headquartered in Irving, Texas and has over one thousand certified medical practitioners nationwide.

For media questions on BioTE(R) Medical and more video clips, or to set up an interview with Gary Donovitz, M.D., please contact:
Christian Sly, President or
Sarah Harron, Production Manager
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Twitter: @BioTEMedical

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California Chiropractor calls Prince’s death, ‘One more example of gross medical stupidity!’

CORTE MADERA, Calif., May 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Noted Marin County chiropractor, Dr. Donald E. Harte, calls out noted Marin County "addiction specialist," Dr. Howard Kornfeld, as "having a totally wrong-headed approach."

"We have a clearly idiotic but all-too-common case of Medicine making business for itself," according to Dr. Harte. The latest news reports indicate that Prince had a very bad hip, and had become addicted to Percocet, an opioid pain-killer.

"It is clear that Medicine, in general, is about suppressing symptoms rather than achieving health. In this case, Prince's case, the result is quite the opposite... death." Harte goes on, "When chiropractic care is available, to deal with the causes of pain, as well as other health issues, it is just plain stupid for doctors to merely cover up pain, as a main mode of care."

Dr. Harte likens the medical practice of "pain management" to this: "If your house catches fire, and the smoke alarm goes off, would you take a hammer and whack the alarm, or would you call 9-1-1, and get your family out safely?" He states, "Medical studies of MRI, etc. have admitted that they really cannot pinpoint the cause of pain in their patients. Of course, they use MRI's to sell orthopedic surgeries. The record is so bad, here, that what happens is officially known as 'Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.' Often, patients end up in worse pain, which increases their need for pain meds. The scam goes on!"

"Legal drug addiction is becoming epidemic. Prince was but one victim, a victim of medical procedure, and of medical thinking." He notes, "This 'iatrogenic,' or medically-caused explosion of addiction has created and sustained a whole new medical specialty, drug rehabilitation. This is the specialty of Dr. Kornfeld. He was going to 'save' Prince. Too little, too late!"

"As a gross example of the lack of shame by the medical profession, there was a medical building in San Rafael. The front was 'pain management.' The back was drug rehab. The building has been torn down. I believe that the doctor has been indicted."

Dr. Harte points out, "Medicine, especially orthopedic medicine, has become far more aggressive these days, causing far more damage, physically and chemically. The safe and effective alternative is Chiropractic. Ignorance and bigotry cannot keep WHAT WORKS a secret."

MORE INFORMATION:
DONALD E. HARTE, D.C.
The Harte of Chiropractic, Prof. Corp.
21 Tamal Vista, Suite 170, Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 460-6527
harteofchiropractic@gmail.com

Website: http://www.chirodrharte.com/.

Twitter: @drdonharte

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SAN FRANCISCO: Health Freedom Rally and CDC Truth March

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LearnTheRisk.org will host a Health Freedom Rally and March demanding truth and transparency from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on the U.S. vaccine system and expose the real risks linked to vaccines.

When: FRIDAY, April 22, 2016, 12-2 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place.

With the new documentary, "VAXXED," gathering so much attention and exposing massive corruption within the tax-payer funded CDC that has slowly and steadily become beholden to Big Pharma, particularly with regards to the recommended vaccine schedule given to American children. It's time to thoroughly examine potential CDC corruption and our broken vaccine system. Before age six, a child in the US typically receives 2-3 times more vaccines than most other developed countries, yet we have one of the sickest childhood populations.

There are thousands of studies showing the links between vaccine ingredients and numerous childhood issues, both neurological and autoimmune.

The following expert speakers will delve into the issue:

- Dr Kenneth Stoller, MD, a UCLA-trained pediatrician and former fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

- Lori Greggory, Editor and publisher, The Mom Street Journal and former Wall Street Biotech & Pharma Analyst

- Brandy Vaughan, former Merck pharmaceutical rep and founder of LearnTheRisk.org

- Jefferey Jaxen, Medical researcher and investigative journalist

- Joshua Coleman, Videographer, activist and father of a vaccine-injured son

WHY: It has been over a year and a half (August 2014) since a Senior Research Scientist within the CDC has come forward with allegations of falsified safety data -- the very data upon which vaccine public policy is made. Congressman William Posey of Florida has urged Congress to investigate these claims and to date, no investigation has begun. Parents demand answers and accountability.

Since the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, which eliminated any liability for pharmaceutical manufacturers, the number of recommended childhood vaccines has more than tripled and we have seen a decline in the health and vitality of our children as the US has one of the worst infant mortality rates in the developed world. There are at least 271 vaccines in development.

Since the CDC whistleblower's allegations, several states have introduced legislative bills mandating vaccines - such as CA's SB277, signed into Law June 2015. These bills take away our fundamental right to decide what goes into our bodies, as adults, and those of our children.

Background:

The United States recommends 53 vaccine doses before by age five, which is two to three times the average of other developed countries. The U.S. also has one of the highest infant mortality rates of developed nations despite spending more per capita on healthcare (please see: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3170075/).

The U.S. also has skyrocketing rates of allergies, asthma, leukemia, autoimmune issues, brain cancer, Alzheimers, type-1 diabetes, neurological and developmental delays like autism and speech delays. Most experts agree it's a mix between genetic susceptibility and environmental exposures - and this must include vaccines. Vaccines contain toxic chemicals banned or regulated in other areas of our lives - like aluminum, formaldehyde, mercury, polysorbate 80 as well as foreign fetal and animal DNA. It is NOT natural to inject any of these things.

Vaccines have also never been studied for safety in combination yet 6-9 doses are routinely given during childhood doctor visits. Many vaccine additives, such as aluminum, MSG and formaldehyde, have been repeatedly linked to neurotoxicity, auto-immune diseases and cancer. Currently in the US, vaccines are the only product that has complete liability protection, meaning if you or your child is injured or killed by a vaccine, you cannot sue the vaccine maker.

If vaccines are so safe, why must they be mandated and given complete liability protection by the federal government?

Resources:
1. Great resources including peer-reviewed studies showing the toxicity of vaccine ingredients: http://www.LearnTheRisk.org and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnTheRisk

2. Whistleblower's Press Release - http://morganverkamp.com/statement-of-william-w-thompson-ph-d-regarding-the-2004-article-examining-the-possibility-of-a-relationship-between-mmr-vaccine-and-autism/

3. Congressman Posey's plea - http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4546409/mr-posey

4. CA's SB277 Law - https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB277

5. CA's Adult Vaccine Mandate: http://parentsrightscalifornia.weebly.com/ca-sb-792-forced-adult-vaccines.html

6. Infant Mortality Rate - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/fields/2091.html#118

7. Other: www.NVIC.org, www.vactruth.com, www.stopmandatoryvaccination.com

8. Twitter: @learntherisk

Hashtags: #LearnTheRisk #VaXXed #CDCwhistleblower #cdcTRUTH #HearUs #2many2soon

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Do-It-Yourself Long-Term Care Can Have High Hidden Costs, According to ACSIA Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rate increases by some long-term care insurance carriers should not scare people off, according to Denise Gott. "Even if a particular policy's premium seems high," she says, "it may be a bargain compared to the alternative, family caregiving." Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

"Family caregiving has three hidden costs, which can be significant," says Gott.

1. Lost Income. According to the Long Term Care Financing Collaborative, women in their 50s who leave their jobs to care for aging parents lose $300,000 in lifetime income, on average.

Losses can vary. For example, at age 57 Amy left an $85,000-a-year job to care for her father at home for three years. That's $255,000 in lost salary plus thousands more in lost Social Security benefits. In addition, during those three "idle" years, Amy may have become less employable, losing out on tens to hundreds of thousands more.

2. Increased Health Risks. Family caregivers often expose themselves to injury and illness from the physical stresses of handling a loved one, and from the psychological stresses of tending them endlessly. A recent study by the Alzheimer's Association found that family caregivers are 28 percent more likely to go hungry or eat less. Twenty percent said they sacrificed their own medical care by cutting down on doctor's visits.

In a study by the Center on Aging, 10 percent of caregivers said their own health declined due to their efforts. This translated into higher healthcare costs for them, and was especially acute for those who lost their health insurance when they left their jobs.

3. Lost Retirement Assets and Less Investment in the Family. In the Alzheimer's Association study, 13 percent of caregivers said they tapped their savings or retirement assets to help provide care, and many sold personal items such as a car. Eleven percent said they cut back on their children's education.

In a study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and Evercare, 47 percent of working caregivers reported using up all or most of their savings while giving care.

What's the current cost of insurance? According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, typical policies range from $960 to $2,035 per year for a male age 55; and from $960 to $2,580 per year for a female age 55.

"This may not seem out of line compared to do-it-yourself care," says Gott, "especially if professional care is also needed as the loved one deteriorates." The annual median cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is $80,300, according to Genworth Financial, Inc.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 70 percent of those 65 or older will need long-term care at some point; and the federal government recommends long-term care insurance for those who can afford it.

Gott agrees. "LTC insurance can provide valuable protection, but it's not for everyone," she says. "Wealthy individuals can self-insure. And those without means may qualify for long-term care from Medicaid." (Medicare does not cover most long-term care services, contrary to common belief.)

"Those who could benefit from LTC insurance owe it to themselves to look into the costs and benefits," she advises. "It only takes a minute to get started. Just go to our website and request a quote. You may also talk with an expert." Her organization has over 300 long-term care specialists in all parts of the country.

About ACSIA Partners:

ACSIA Partners LLC -- http://www.acsiapartners.com -- is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies serving families and organizations in all states. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan.

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Electro Spa In The Sky

LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Madame et Monsieur, an Electro-Slim Therapy(TM) company, joins forces with NV Jets to offer its exclusive Electro-Slim Therapy treatments on their charter flights.

Private aircraft passengers will arrive at their destination relaxed, energized and rejuvenated after they've experienced cellular detoxification and muscle rehabilitation thousands of feet in the air. A one-hour treatment is equivalent to a six-hour workout.

The exclusive Electro-Slim Technology(TM) is a custom process designed to promote circulation, detoxification and muscle rehabilitation. The unique spa treatment uses FDA-approved equipment that specializes in area-specific body sculpting using skin contact electrodes.

These electrodes deliver rhythmic waves of pulses in three unique modes in 20-minute intervals and accomplish a non-physical, full body workout. The powerful muscle contractions result in muscle rehabilitation and overall circulatory benefits which combat jet lag, fatigue, and other stress-related issues that often occur during travel.

"We are excited to join forces with NV Jets to provide our exclusive service to their charter jet passengers," Robey Taute, co-founder Madame et Monsieur, says. "The future of private air transportation is rejuvenation and relaxation. Passengers will arrive at their destination ready to take on the world."

About Madame et Monsieur:

Madame et Monsieur ( http://www.madameetmonsieur.com/ ) was founded by Robey and Ria Taute in 1983 in South Africa. Currently, it has locations across the U.S., Europe, Australia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Clients include athletes, celebrities, pageant contestants and global business leaders.

About NV Jets:

NV JETS ( http://www.nvjets.com/ ) is the number one charter operator in Nevada with the highest safety ratings achievable in aviation and the cleanest aircraft in the state. They are the only ARG/US Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO stage 1, and 9 or less Eligible On-Demand charter operator in the entire state.

Video Playlist: See Electro-Slim Technology(TM) onboard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhjVTbxTwno&list=PL22C34435E787F826 .

Watch a video about Electro-Slim Technology(TM): https://youtu.be/gjWBugUra_w .

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Media Contact:
Robey Taute
of Madame et Monsieur
+1-702-444-0229
robey@metm.me

NVJets Contact:
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EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Speak on Hydrogen Sulphide Safety at 2016 Sulphur World Symposium

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Sulphur World Symposium 2016 being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada on April 11 to April 13. Simpson is a member of EPIC's National Energy Construction Practice based in Birmingham, Alabama. He will speak on "Hydrogen Sulphide - Training Personnel to Work Safely" on Tuesday, April 12 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is one of the few chemicals that has limited warning properties at dangerous concentrations and can lead to immediate incapacitation. It is important to be aware of the hazards associated with H2S whenever working where hydrogen sulphide is present or presumed present. After engineering controls, a well-executed training program is the most effective way of protecting personnel against H2S exposure.

Drawing on personal experience of having been exposed to hydrogen sulphide poisoning, Simpson will discuss Z390 and other ANSI standards, as well as other critical components of effectively training personnel working in an environment where H2S may be present. Click here to see the full agenda: https://www.sulphurinstitute.org/pub/89820932-bc30-5bd9-0719-acc30ed15a67 .

About Chuck Simpson, Senior Risk Control Consultant, EPIC:

Simpson is a respected HSE professional with more than 30 years of experience assisting companies with the implementation of risk management systems in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson served as president of Work Safe International, LLC where he worked on both on- and off-shore projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety. He has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the American Society of Safety Engineers, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee.

He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

About Sulphur World Symposium 2016:

The Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium 2016 is an annual event that attracts sulphur industry leaders for two days of expert speakers, networking events, and industry tours. More than 150 delegates, from over 30 countries are expected at this year's event. The delegates represent organizations from the entire sulphur value chain.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
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650.295.4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650.422.3156
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Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance #SulphurWorld

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LIBERTY Dental Plan Comments on Little Hoover Commission Report’s Recommendations on Improving the Oral Health Delivery System for CA’s Medi-Cal Beneficiaries

IRVINE, Calif., April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LIBERTY Dental Plan (LIBERTY) has reviewed the recommendations of the Little Hoover Commission Report, released April 1, 2016, which recognized the need for innovative, comprehensive and collaborative action, along with a vote of confidence for the preventive oral health care model of Dental Managed Care (DMC) program.

"We appreciate the Commission's recommendations and all those who participate in constructive efforts to improve oral health access and utilization, especially for Medi-Cal beneficiaries who represent the most vulnerable populations," said Dr. Amir Neshat, President and CEO of LIBERTY. "While there is much work to be done, the report validates LIBERTY's solution-based participation and experience in the Medi-Cal program. We look forward to continuing our work with the DHCS in administering and implementing the quality initiatives that we already have in place, validating many of the Commission's recommendations."

LIBERTY is a leading National Medicaid Dental Benefit manager based in California, including hundreds of resident team members that have a unique national expertise in several different aspects of Medicaid Dental programs. LIBERTY's provider reimbursement model, fee-for-service, combined with the basic principles of traditional organized delivery systems, is a member-centric solution managed by 21st century technology.

In fact, the Little Hoover Commission Report validates LIBERTY's best practices. For example, the Commission's recommendation to expand the concepts of Washington State's Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program and Alameda County's Healthy Kids, Healthy Teeth Program to more regions aligns with what LIBERTY is doing. LIBERTY has already implemented a Provider Training program for GMC in Sacramento that is akin to the ABCD Program and, like the Alameda County program, LIBERTY has, over the past decade administered a comprehensive coordination of care, systematic care management program through its Case Managers and Community Liaisons. Care management is a key component of several of the Commission's recommendations that focus on preventive care.

The Commission also recommends that more Pediatricians be recruited and trained to apply fluoride treatment; proactively and as an industry leader, LIBERTY is already funding and collaborating with the Center for Oral Health and the SynerMed Medical IPA to train Pediatricians to apply fluoride varnish to children, educate parents about the importance of oral health and refer these children to a dental professional for follow-up as part of a well-child visit strategy. The goal is to bring every child into the continuum of care while establishing a seamless connection between medical and dental professionals.

Of course, a key component to success is in the Commission's recommendation to implement a customer-focused program and improve relationships with dental providers. LIBERTY has been fully engaged with its providers and members for years, as they know that effective care is always local and personal. In fact, the LIBERTY Provider Relations team visits our providers' offices routinely, provides in-office training and is available as direct relationship managers, if and when the providers need them. This level of service contributes to the reason that several dentists surveyed rated LIBERTY as "excellent" and helped GMC achieve 100% growth in utilization from 2010-2014, including 250% for children ages 0-3.

Dr. Neshat stated that "With over a decade of Medi-Cal experience in California, as well as experience in varied Medicaid programs in several states across the country, we urge the oral health stakeholder community to responsibly review the Commission's recommendations, particularly recommendations that call for 66% utilization which, comparatively speaking, would be one of, if not the highest in the nation. Based upon our direct experience, we know that a gradual and sustainable increase in utilization, with consistent improvement, should be our collective goal and objective. Utilization has been and will be improved based upon continued and persistent member engagement."

The report mentioned in-depth the administrative burdens of dental providers signing up to participate in the Denti-Cal program. As a stark contrast, LIBERTY network providers are supported with a quick application process, which is online and only 5 pages, with 85% of providers credentialed within 30 days and 95% within 45 days. LIBERTY also offers other key components that the Commission recommends, including program field representatives, a live-person resource center for member and provider questions and resolution, provider referrals and fee-for-service reimbursement at the Denti-Cal fee schedule for primary care providers, and more for specialty services. This fee-for-service reimbursement means that LIBERTY does not pass on any financial risk to providers; assumes the administrative burden of credentialing; and pays claims in a quick and efficient manner. LIBERTY's local approach to provider relationship management is especially important in promoting access to safety net providers.

In LIBERTY's experience, non-traditional delivery mechanisms are absolute requirements in order to meet the demand for dental services in Medicaid. Therefore, LIBERTY has implemented school-based preventive programs, establishing virtual dental homes and has been collaborating with national experts in implementing other virtual dental programs.

Dr. Neshat added, "Our nationwide Medicaid experience includes engaging local providers in our peer review committees and engaging local stakeholders and advocacy groups in our regional advisory boards. We believe health care policies are best developed locally and should be combined with 21st century technology to ensure that tax payer dollars are spent appropriately on health care."

Mixed throughout the Commission's report is advocacy for fluoride varnish and dental sealants as "Key Tools of Preventive Care" and LIBERTY is at the forefront of providing these services, as well as sponsoring and participating in comprehensive School Based Oral Health Programs where fluoride varnish and dental sealants can be applied to children that might otherwise not receive these services. LIBERTY has demonstrated its commitment to re-orientation of the oral health care system by sponsoring oral health related symposiums, where national, as well as local, dental and community experts share innovative ideas and solutions.

LIBERTY recognizes that unnecessary pre-authorizations and other administrative burdens adversely affect the access to care beneficiaries need, and are very inefficient. LIBERTY's solution allows for real-time monitoring of claims, based on each provider's practice patterns. This allows for the beneficiaries to receive the care they need in a very timely manner and does not negatively impact all providers, for the actions of a few. Fraud, waste and abuse are blocked and tackled aggressively by the application of LIBERTY's data intelligence.

LIBERTY also applauds the Commission for recognizing that Dental Managed Care is a sustainable, preventive model that has worked in demographically-similar Texas and shown significant gains in the two of 58 California counties that have such a program. Dental Managed Care (DMC) plans guarantee timely access to care through contracted networks of providers, just like Covered California.

The Commission stated: "Though the Commission is not making recommendations to encourage the expansion of managed care within the state's Denti-Cal program, the emphasis on prevention now to save money later is impressive. It also stands in contrast to the state's current Denti-Cal fee-for-service system, which is stuck in a cycle of treating high-cost problems that it doesn't prevent."

"We look forward to working with all stakeholders and being accountable partners for improving access and quality of care for Denti-Cal families," said Dr. Neshat. "We consistently promote collaborative and innovative ways to connect our members to a dental home. We believe oral health is critical to overall health. We are committed to ensuring that every one of our members receives the care they need and providers are fully supported in helping their patients."

About LIBERTY Dental Plan:
LIBERTY Dental Plan specializes in commercial and government sponsored dental programs, providing services to managed care organizations, state governments, labor unions, large group employers, municipalities, and individuals. With a vast majority of its membership enrolled in government sponsored programs, LIBERTY is recognized as a specialist in administering dental care for Medicaid, SCHIP and Medicare beneficiaries. LIBERTY has a proven record of successfully increasing the utilization of quality dental care for multiple programs, ensuring that a larger portion of premiums are appropriated directly to care.

LIBERTY is also recognized as an industry leader in the area of Dental Disease Management. A member of The Care Continuum Alliance ( http://carecontinuum.org/ ), LIBERTY shares their commitment to promote high quality standards for and definitions of key components of wellness, disease, case management where appropriate, and care coordination programs as well as support services and materials.

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Ara Najarian
323-353-4062
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W&L Hopes Faster FDA Publication of Potential Risk Signals for SGLT2 Inhibitors: Newest – Stroke, Thromboembolic Events, Acute Kidney Injury

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., said today it hopes potentially fatal side effects associated with SGLT2 inhibitor drugs will be reported to consumers faster, since people taking these next-generation diabetes medications deserve to be notified of the health dangers shortly after they have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Unfortunately, the most recent report of serious potential side effect risks were not announced by the FDA this year until after a significant delay, the nationally known law firm said.

In lists of these medications and their side effects published this year, the FDA stated it has now identified potential new signals of serious risk for people taking SGLT2 inhibitors, including strokes, thromboembolic events and acute kidney injury, Weitz & Luxenberg pointed out.

The potential risk of strokes and thromboembolic events was detected during the second quarter of 2015 and should have been published on the FDA's website by the end of the third quarter of last year. Weitz & Luxenberg has learned, however, that this potential safety signal was not posted on the FDA's website until February of this year, four months overdue.

The potential risk for acute kidney injury had been determined by the FDA based on data received from consumers and healthcare providers between October and December of last year, said Weitz & Luxenberg.

Concerns with SGLT2 Inhibitors Identified:

There are currently seven SGLT2 inhibitor drugs. All of them were listed under the potential signals of serious risk for stroke, thromboembolic events and acute kidney injury. The FDA became aware of these potential serious risks through its Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), according to Weitz & Luxenberg.

The law firm said the seven SGLT2 inhibitor drug brands listed in the two FDA lists of potential signals of serious risks are:
* Invokana (canagliflozin)
* Invokamet (canagliflozin/metformin HCl)
* Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
* Glyxambi (empagliflozin/linagliptin)
* Jardiance (empagliflozin)
* Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin HCl)
* Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin/metformin HCl).

SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter-2) inhibitors are prescription medicines approved by the FDA to treat adult type 2 diabetes mellitus when combined with diet and exercise, said Weitz & Luxenberg.

SGLT2 inhibitors are prescribed in an attempt to lower blood sugar levels.

A growing body of scientific literature and adverse event reports made to regulatory bodies around the world, including the FDA, have linked SGLT2 inhibitors to a spectrum of serious adverse health consequences, the law firm said.

Lawsuits Commenced:

In 2015, Weitz & Luxenberg launched an investigation of those adverse health consequences. The firm said its findings convinced it to begin accepting cases from consumers injured by SGLT2 inhibitors.

The firm has filed five cases on behalf of individuals who suffered from diabetic ketoacidosis, who then went on to suffer one of the following devastating events: coma, kidney injuries, and infection leading to necrotizing fasciitis. Those cases are pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County.

Individuals Who Suffered Harm from SGLT2 Inhibitors Deserve Help:

Weitz & Luxenberg said delays in government reporting of newly-identified potential SGLT2 inhibitor health risks have not slowed the effort to bring the drugs' manufacturers to justice.

Still, attorneys within the firm said it would be beneficial to the public were FAERS reports made available sooner.

"By the time consumers find out there is a new pattern of problems being reported to the FDA with SGLT2 inhibitors, it may be too late, as many of them will by then have already suffered a devastating medical event," said attorney Ellen Relkin, who is leading the Weitz & Luxenberg SGLT2 inhibitors investigation.

"The FDA should consider ways to improve the processes by which it acquires and analyzes adverse event data, and also the processes by which it produces and readies FAERS reports," Relkin added.

Relkin said her firm is interested in hearing from adult patients who took an SGLT2 inhibitor and then experienced diabetic ketoacidosis requiring hospitalization, renal failure or acute kidney injury requiring hospitalization, stroke or other thromboembolic events, such as blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis or "DVT") or lungs (pulmonary embolism or "PE").

She said Weitz & Luxenberg also is interested in talking to individuals who took SGLT2 inhibitors and were hospitalized after suffering urinary tract infections resulting in blood infections (urosepsis) or kidney infections (pyelonephritis).

Relkin said individuals harmed in any of these ways may be entitled to reimbursement for the cost of hospitalization and any related medical care, in addition to other expenses, plus lost wages and more.

About Weitz & Luxenberg

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at info@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

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Erin Brockovich and Weitz & Luxenberg Responding to Air Quality Issues in Portland, Oregon

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Long-time environmental activist Erin Brockovich is joining with Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., attorney Robin Greenwald to investigate claims from Portland, Oregon area residents who may have been harmed by chemical emissions released into the air by art-glass companies in the region.

Public Health Emergency Due to Chemical Emissions:

In early February, Oregon officials notified the public that scientists had detected exceptionally high levels of the toxic metals arsenic and cadmium in specific areas, or hotspots, of Portland.

According to news sources, the level of arsenic was 159 times greater than acceptable levels for that toxin and 49 times greater than for cadmium.

Both of Oregon's U.S. senators have declared the toxic air a public health emergency.

Chronic exposure to these toxic chemicals can lead to:
* Cancers, including lung, bladder, skin, kidney and liver
* Cardiovascular illnesses
* Lung damage
* Renal dysfunction
* Gastrointestinal damage
* Reproductive dysfunction.

According to news reports, two environmental groups have presented lawmakers with a petition signed by thousands of citizens requesting that the Department of Environmental Quality take appropriate action to see that the quality of the air is improved.

"I can't believe that in this day and age companies would knowingly allow their dangerous chemicals to pollute the air. It's outrageous. We have known for decades the harm these toxic chemicals are capable of causing," stated Erin Brockovich.

The federal Clean Air Act requires metropolitan areas to monitor high levels of certain air pollutants. But this monitoring has not included monitoring for certain dangerous airborne chemical emissions, including arsenic and cadmium.

Long-Term Effects of Glass Company Actions:

"We already know these toxic chemical emissions have contaminated the air and soil. Residents have even been warned not to eat vegetables they've grown in their own gardens," stated Greenwald, who heads Weitz & Luxenberg's Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection Unit.

"It is tragic that for months, maybe even decades, these chemicals were causing injury to residents and no one notified the public until now. People in the vicinity of the facility have reported injures directly associated with exposure to these chemicals, and no one knows how many more people might develop illnesses from exposure in years to come," she added.

Weitz & Luxenberg is a long-time advocate for residents, businesses and other property owners who have suffered personal as well as economic injuries resulting from dangerous chemical emissions. Over the years, the law firm has represented many individuals who suffered both personal and economic losses following environmental catastrophes. In addition to affecting health, this type of toxin affects quality of life, as well as the property value of homes and businesses.

One of Weitz & Luxenberg's most recognized cases involved joining other law firms in holding BP accountable for the incalculable health and economic losses following the oil giant's offshore drilling explosion, which spewed millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, Greenwald said.

Weitz & Luxenberg, along with other law firms, persuaded BP to enter a financial settlement compensating hundreds of thousands of individuals whose lives and livelihoods were harmed, including residents and oil spill clean-up workers who became sick from exposure to the oil, added Greenwald, who played a key role in the settlement negotiations.

Money May Be Owed to Victims for Health and Property Damage:

Although several of the art-glass companies that may have been responsible for leaching hazardous chemical emissions into the environment have suspended their use of these chemicals, the damage has already been done.

Portland residents who have been affected by the chemical emissions are invited to contact Weitz & Luxenberg for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of their legal rights against the parties involved with the toxic chemical emissions.

To obtain the free consultation, chemical emissions victims can reach the law firm toll-free at (800) 476-6070 or online at weitzlux.com.

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at info@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

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Weitz & Luxenberg Secures $5.2 Million Verdict Finding Malice in Asbestos Lawsuit Against Fluor and Subsidiaries

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nationally known law firm Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. secured a verdict of $5.2 million in damages on behalf of an 82-year-old Orange County, California, man and his wife who sued a Fortune 500 company they charged with contributing to his increased risk of developing mesothelioma, Weitz & Luxenberg announced today.

Fluor Corporation and two of its subsidiaries were found to be 40 percent at fault by the jury. Mesothelioma is an invariably fatal cancer of the lining of the lungs caused by exposure to asbestos.

The verdict was rendered on February 11, 2016, however it was not announced until later because the jury found by clear and convincing evidence two Fluor subsidiaries acted with malice and a conscious disregard for the health and safety of others. This necessitated a phase two of the trial regarding the amount of punitive damages to be assessed. The case was resolved prior to the jury rendering a verdict on the amount of punitive damages.

The defendants were the Fluor Corporation and two subsidiaries, Fluor Enterprises, Inc., and Middle East Fluor, according to Weitz & Luxenberg.

Attorneys for the plaintiffs presented insurmountable evidence against Fluor Corporation and two of the Irving, Texas-based multinational engineering and construction firm's subsidiary companies during the trial held in a Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Non-Economic Damages Alone Totaled $4.95 Million:

The verdict declared a finding of malice for the two subsidiaries, but not for the parent company, the law firm clarified. The non-economic damages award alone totaled more than $4.95 million, and the economic damages award slightly exceeded a quarter of a million dollars, Weitz & Luxenberg indicated.

The plaintiff - a longtime Orange County resident - alleged the defendants exposed him to asbestos while he was working in various departments at the Abadan Oil Refinery in Iran, beginning in the early 1950s and continuing until 1979, the law firm said.

The Fluor defendants were alleged to have built two major refinery units, a Catalytic Reformer (aka Unifiner-Platformer) in the early 1960s and a Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) in the late 1970s, the law firm indicated. The Fluor defendants were alleged to have used asbestos-containing products, including insulation, without taking any precautions to protect the refinery workers, Weitz & Luxenberg reported.

Additionally, it was illegal in the United States to install asbestos insulation at the time Fluor was alleged to have installed insulation on the CDU project in Iran, the law firm noted. It was also alleged that Fluor had leftover asbestos insulation from a prior project the company sold into the CDU project to maximize profit without regard for the health and safety of the refinery workers, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

"This verdict represents an enormous victory for our client," said Benno Ashrafi, managing attorney of Weitz & Luxenberg's Los Angeles office and one of the plaintiffs' co-counsels at trial.

Lead trial counsel, Mark Bratt, said "the fact that the jury saw through the smoke and mirrors defense is a huge testament to our jury system. These were 12 jurors who attentively listened to 14 days of testimony and rendered a verdict consistent with the evidence."

Asbestos Exposure Causes Mesothelioma:

Mesothelioma is a rare but very aggressive cancer that strikes the tissues lining the cavity of the chest or abdomen. It is caused by inhaling tiny fibers of the mineral asbestos, Ashrafi noted.

Once inside the body, the fibers remain trapped there. Mesothelioma does not erupt immediately afterward, however. "It can take one, two or even five decades before onset occurs," Ashrafi said.

Then, the disease takes its toll quickly. "Without treatment, a mesothelioma victim can live only a matter of months," he said. "With treatment, it is possible to extend survival for months or maybe a couple of years. But it can be - as was the case with our client - a life of pain and suffering, coupled with extremely high costs of medical care."

All of these factors weighed into the final verdict against the defendants, and damages were awarded accordingly, Ashrafi offered.

"The jury also found that there was clear and convincing evidence that two of the three Fluor defendants (i.e., Fluor Enterprises, Inc., and Middle East Fluor) acted with malice toward the plaintiff. That is, they acted with a conscious disregard for the health and safety of others," Bratt noted.

"One of the most compelling pieces of evidence was a Fluor memorandum lobbying for relaxed asbestos policies at the refineries in Iran, after it was illegal to use and install asbestos insulation in the United States. This verdict, and especially the finding of malice, was a statement by the jury that Fluor and similar companies cannot put profits ahead of safety," Bratt explained.

The case was heard in the Santa Monica courthouse of Los Angeles County Superior Court, with the Hon. Chester Horn presiding, Ashrafi said.

During the three-week trial, Bratt called 20 witnesses to the stand. Ashrafi recounted, "Mark was able to walk jurors through a very complicated, document-intensive case. Attorney Venus Burns proved to be instrumental in helping try the case, and we received excellent support from the rest of our team both here and in the New York office," Ashrafi pointed out.

"A number of our witnesses were among the foremost experts in the fields of mesothelioma and asbestos diseases," he noted. "Their testimony was extremely persuasive."

So was Bratt's closing argument, which Ashrafi described as "powerful," "compelling" and "deeply emotionally moving."

"The defense disputed everything except for the fact that the plaintiff was dying from mesothelioma," Bratt said. "And the defense called zero witnesses."

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at info@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/ .

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Better Life Technologies Group Selects Fallbrook Engineering to Develop Prototype for Wireless Glucose Monitoring Device

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Better Life Technologies Group is pleased to announce that it has selected Fallbrook Engineering in Escondido, Calif. to work on the prototyping of its patent-pending, non-invasive wireless-wearable, Glucose Diagnostic Sensor (GDS), US Patent Pending # 14/933985. In 2014, Better Life Technologies Group received a US Patent Grant under US 8,659,435 B2 for a swim safety system device.

"This is an exciting time," George McKinney, president/CEO of Better Life Technologies Group, says. "We believe that we are on the verge of a great breakthrough with a novel approach to glucose monitoring focusing on analyzing gases emanating from the skin. We expect that our approach will advance medicine globally and benefit millions of diabetics."

Recently acknowledged for his company's work in the area of non-invasive glucose monitoring and other wireless-wearable technologies, McKinney received the Roy L. Clay Sr. Technology Pinnacle Award. Roy L. Clay Sr. was an African-American pioneer of early computers often called, the "Godfather of Silicon Valley."

McKinney was recognized as being one of the "Top 50 Most Important African-Americans in Technology."

Richard Meyst, CEO, Fallbrook Engineering, says, "We are quickly available to respond to any project requirements, providing designs, models, prototypes and tooling, as well as process and equipment development and validation."

Fallbrook Engineering has been the source for conscientious engineering consultation and creative product development support since 1981.

Better Life is actively looking for investors/partners in its effort to globalize this GDS technology.

For more information, contact George McKinney at: betterlifetechnologies@gmail.com or visit: http://www.betterlifetech.net/.

Connect with Mr. McKinney on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mckinney-0a4b7a66 .

About Better Life Technologies Group, Inc.:

Founded in 2011, Better Life Technologies Group's mission is to bring life-preserving and life-improving technologies to the world.

About Fallbrook Engineering:

Fallbrook Engineering is a medical technology consulting firm that provides contract product design, development, management and engineering services to the healthcare products field.

It facilitates the advanced design of medical products including commercialization services for medical disposables, durables, and instruments used in diagnostics, therapeutics and medical treatments of all kinds.

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Ohio Aesthetic Center Now Sports Latest in Tattoo Revisions

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical, Inc., Sandy, Utah, announced the opening of their latest Tatt2Away(R) center in Cincinnati, Ohio at Cincinnati Aesthetics. Rejuvatek Medical offers a patented, innovative alternative to laser tattoo removal that is less painful, less costly, and more effective at removing all tattoo colors of pigment.

Dr. Erdeger, MD, opened his aesthetic medicine practice to allow him to maintain ongoing relationships with patients, which he finds gratifying. As a board-certified doctor, he offers approved weight-loss medications, HCG diet programs, and other procedures that make his patients feel better, including tattoo removal. His extensive training and experience enables him to tailor services and treatments with a more specialized and whole-body approach.

Dr. Erdeger practiced as internist/hospitalist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati for three years prior to launching Cincinnati Aesthetics. He has increasingly focused on non-surgical aesthetic medicine. His aesthetic training with some of the world's experts in the field has led him to become one of Cincinnati's top specialists in the field, with accredited membership in the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and other national medical societies.

"I really wanted to find an effective way to remove tattoos that was cutting edge technology and served my patients better than existing technology," stated Dr. Erdeger. "I am proud to offer my patients a solution that is less painful, removes all colors and can be completed in a shorter amount of time than traditional methods."

While 65 million Americans sport a tattoo, 11-percent of them are getting one removed. Although the laser has been the go to method of removal, its lack of efficacy, coupled with pain and cost, have not made it an attractive value proposition. Cincinnati Aesthetics plans on providing the newest alternative to laser tattoo removal.

Consumers needing help with tattoo removals can contact Dr. Erdeger at Cincinnati Aesthetics by calling (513) 204-3490.

For more information visit: http://www.rejuvatekmedical.com/ .

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Erin Brockovich and Weitz & Luxenberg to Visit Hoosick Falls, N.Y., Groundwater Contamination Victims on Jan. 30

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESSS NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental activist Erin Brockovich, together with a team of Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys, look forward to meeting with victims of the Hoosick Falls, New York PFOA groundwater contamination on Saturday, January 30, 2016, said the nationally known personal injury and mass tort law firm.

This community meeting will be held between noon and 2 p.m. in the Greenwall Auditorium at Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont, 15 minutes away from Hoosick Falls. Here are directions to the Auditorium: http://www.benningtondance.org/greenwall.html.

Ms. Brockovich also plans to visit the stricken upstate New York town for a tour, followed by a discussion at the Auditorium with residents about the local water contamination. She will be accompanied by Weitz & Luxenberg's Robin L. Greenwald, who heads the firm's Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection litigation unit, and other attorneys from the firm.

Ms. Brockovich, a long time environmental advocate, will share her experiences dealing with water contamination. Weitz & Luxenberg will discuss the legal options and remedies available to Hoosick Falls clients and other residents who seek assistance, the firm announced.

PFOA Contamination Making Residents Sick:

Ms. Brockovich and Weitz & Luxenberg have been investigating suspected causes and consequences of the PFOA water contamination problem affecting Hoosick Falls since early January, said Ms. Greenwald. "This investigation was conducted to allow us to seek justice for the affected residents from those responsible for the contamination," she stated.

PFOA is a synthetic substance used in the manufacture of no-stick cookware, dental floss, electrical insulation and other familiar products.

The municipal water supply in Hoosick Falls has been found to contain potentially dangerous levels of PFOA. Some residents of the town have reported falling ill after using this water for drinking and cooking.

Chronic PFOA exposure has been linked to testicular cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis and pregnancy-induced hypertension. Studies suggest other possible health consequences including a possible connection to pancreatic cancer.

EPA Also Looking Into PFOA Problem:

Ms. Brockovich's visit comes after a January 14 public meeting that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted. Officials with the New York State Department of Health and Department of Environmental Conservation also attended that meeting, stated Weitz & Luxenberg.

According to the Albany, New York, Times Union newspaper, angry and frustrated residents filled the auditorium looking for answers and solutions.

EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck led the meeting and apologized to residents for the misery they are enduring.

"I'm very, very sorry that you have been going through this," the Times Union quoted Ms. Enck as saying. "I'm sorry that we don't know how long you have been drinking contaminated water.... Action should be taken to protect your health."

State officials at the meeting announced that they had requested that the EPA place the suspected major source of Hoosick Falls PFOA contamination on the EPA's Superfund cleanup site list. EPA officials announced that the earliest that Hoosick Falls could be considered for Superfund status would be in the fall of 2016, said the firm.

For more information, visit the Weitz & Luxenberg Hoosick Falls web page at http://hoosickfallslawsuit.com/.

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at info@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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Weitz & Luxenberg Helping Hoosick, N.Y., Victims of PFOA Contaminated Groundwater

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg is investigating bringing a lawsuit against one or more companies believed responsible for certain cancers and other illnesses affecting residents of Hoosick, New York, where the residents have unwittingly been drinking water contaminated with PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), the nationally known personal injury and mass tort law firm today announced.

Weitz & Luxenberg has not yet named the companies, but indicated that a potential lawsuit against them would seek compensation for the harmed residents of Hoosick, a town of 6,500 in central upstate New York.

Weitz & Luxenberg has been working with famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich to identify affected residents and to develop a case against the parties responsible for the contamination of the town's groundwater, said Robin L. Greenwald, who heads the firm's Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection litigation unit.

At this stage, Weitz & Luxenberg is focused on talking to Hoosick residents who used the PFOA-tainted water for drinking, cooking or bathing, and then afterward suffered health problems, as well as residents who cannot now drink their water because of the contamination, Greenwald said.

Most adversely affected have been residents of the Hoosick Falls section of town, where more than half of the population lives, Greenwald indicated. She added that the firm has already spoken to nearly two-dozen residents from Hoosick Falls and elsewhere in the vicinity.

EPA Plans Townhall Meeting on PFOA:

PFOA has been linked to testicular cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid disease, bone density reduction, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis and pregnancy-induced hypertension, Greenwald said.

"Health problems can result from exposure to as little as one-half of one part-per-billion of PFOA in drinking water," she explained. "One full part per billion is equivalent to a single drop of water in an Olympic-size swimming pool. Testing last year near Hoosick's water treatment plant found PFOA levels of 18 parts per billion.

"Due to its composition, PFOA remains indefinitely in the environment. It also accumulates and remains inside the human body. It is a very problematic chemical for these reasons," added Greenwald.

The New York State Public Health Department recently recommended residents use bottled water instead of tap, she said.

That echoed a mid-December recommendation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that advised Hoosick residents to avoid municipal public water for drinking or cooking and cautioned that showering or bathing in it could pose a health risk, Greenwald said.

The EPA plans to conduct a public meeting in Hoosick on Thursday, Jan. 14, to discuss PFOA health concerns due to contaminated groundwater and possible plans for cleaning up the town's water supply, said Greenwald.

"It will be an open forum discussion that begins at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of Hoosick Falls Central School, located at 21187 NY-22," she said. "The featured speaker will be EPA regional administrator Judith Enck. She will be joined by several EPA science and health experts. Information about PFOA will be distributed. Weitz & Luxenberg will have representatives at this meeting, which is being organized in cooperation with Healthy Hoosick Water, a not-for-profit corporation helping lead the effort to restore the town's water supply to a safe condition."

PFOA Water Contamination Lawsuit:

The firm continues to investigate all parties responsible for the contamination, Greenwald said.

Such a lawsuit will likely include demands for ongoing medical monitoring of Hoosick residents in addition to compensation for nuisance, diminution in the value of their real property and -- for those sickened - the costs of medical treatment, lost wages and pain and suffering, Greenwald said.

Last year, an Ohio federal jury awarded one plaintiff $1.6 million in compensation on her negligence and emotional distress claims against DuPont. The plaintiff alleged that she developed kidney cancer from drinking water contaminated with PFOA and that DuPont was responsible for the groundwater contamination, Greenwald noted. More than 3,500 personal injury cases arising from PFOA exposure are pending in federal district court in Ohio.

Residents of Hoosick and other communities impacted by PFOA groundwater contamination are encouraged to contact Weitz & Luxenberg for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation with an attorney to discuss legal rights to compensation, Greenwald said.

The consultation can be set up by contacting Weitz & Luxenberg at 800-476-6070 or by visiting the firm's website at www.weitzlux.com and completing a request form, she said.

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at info@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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Best New Year’s Health Advice: Beware of Doctor’s Scare Tactics!

CORTE MADERA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Don Harte, noted California chiropractic and health activist, offers everyone the most direct health advice he can for the New Year: "Want Health? Don't fall for the scare tactics of your doctor! Pursue health instead!"

Understanding that his advice could be confusing to some, "Scare tactics are so standard in medical practice these days, that they are considered normal in society. Instead of pursuing health, Big Medicine, and its two degenerate siblings, Big Pharma and Big Government have fooled you." Dr. Harte continues, "They have convinced an already over-diagnosed, over-drugged society that doing anything and everything to avoid disease is the same as pursuing health. Imagine -- they sell drugs as 'wellness!'"

"One of the great scams of our time," Dr. Harte says, "is preventative medicine. The problem with preventative medicine is that it prevents health." He says "the whole concept of preventative medicine is a mindset of fear. Diseases that are known to be mild and non-life-threatening are deliberately labeled as dangerous. Some are just falsely pushed as killer diseases through gross manipulation of statistics. A lot of this medical propaganda serves as marketing material for unnecessary and risky vaccinations. The frenzy WILL get worse this year."

"Chiropractic is founded upon the fact that the body is capable of healing itself," according to Dr. Harte. "Chiropractic springs from a philosophy of empowerment." He contrasts this with Medicine. "The philosophy of Medicine is, clearly, a philosophy of fear. It is through this fear that they create the huge market for their vaccines, which sells their inaccurate and probably dangerous diagnostic procedures, like mammography, which puts and keeps millions on lifetime prescriptions to allegedly prevent heart attacks and strokes. They have, falsely, painted a substance that the body actually makes itself, cholesterol, as some sort of chemical killing monster. Their drugs to bring down cholesterol levels, the statins, causing far more problems than they prevent." He goes on: "But in this climate of Medicine-induced fear, logic and the facts of basic biology are thrown out of the window."

Dr. Harte notes, "The scare tactics of Big Medicine often take shape in the bigotry of those who automatically hate those with differing, more natural views of health and disease." He advises, "If you truly desire better health in the New Year, reject medical scare tactics. Respect you own body's innate capacity to heal, to function normally. Empower that capacity by liberating your own nervous system through regular, wellness chiropractic care. The only true healing is from the inside-out."

Dr. Don Harte, former medical student, is a principled, traditional chiropractor serving Marin and the Greater Bay Area since 1981. He is an activist in the struggle for free speech for chiropractors. Dr. Harte was named 2006 "Chiropractor of the Year" by the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA). He has served on the Boards of the WCA and the Council on Chiropractic Practice. His articles have been published in OMNI magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Chiropractic Journal and Journal of the California Chiropractic Association.

More information on and from Dr. Harte: http://www.chirodrharte.com/.

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harteofchiropractic .

Twitter: @drdonharte

The Harte of Chiropractic, Prof. Corp., 21 Tamal Vista - Suite 170, Corte Madera, CA 94925.

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The FootMate System on the CNN-The Short List for Buying American

COMMERCE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The FootMate(R) System by Gordon Brush was selected by CNN as one of the companies where one can buy American made products for the holidays.

In her article, "How to shop made in America for the holidays," Emanuella Gringberg, CNN staff writer, says "...fewer consumer goods are made in the United States today ... but that doesn't mean American-made products no longer exist."

The article can be found at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/13/living/made-in-america/.

"We are honored to be selected by CNN as one of the companies to make the CNN short list for buying American," said Ken Rakusin, president and CEO of Gordon Brush. "We are in esteemed company with both the established brands and start-ups."

Rakusin adds, "Promoting American made is vital to the strength, health, and viability of the United States. In an article we published, 'Proud to be an American Manufacturer,' Patriotism is paramount at Gordon Brush. Many end users are willing to sacrifice cost over quality, even though in the long run it ends up costing them more because they have to replace sub-standard product more frequently. Even under these competitive threats, Gordon Brush has been steadfast in its philosophy and commitment to manufacturing in the United States."

The American-made FootMate(R) System helps make optimal foot health easy. It is a complete foot care system for cleaning, soothing, stimulating, and massaging feet in the shower. The FootMate(R) System is a brush and specially formulated gel that cleans and massages feet without having to bend over. An after shower cream was added to the line to keep feet soft and supple, day or night. The product is for anyone wanting a soothing, stimulating way to clean and massage their feet. The FootMate(R) System is the ultimate foot massage and the perfect way to pamper tired, aching feet.

For more information on the FootMate(R) System, contact Alan Schechter, vice president of sales and marketing, at alan@gordonbrush.com or (323) 450-2748, or http://www.footmate.com/.

About Gordon Brush:

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is an ISO 9001:2008 certified and leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for industrial and consumer purposes. The company makes over 15,000 medical, industrial, janitorial, and electronic brushes in Commerce, Calif. Over 2,000 different brushes are available for same day shipment. Gordon Brush has been featured on the ION Network, Discovery Channel, Bloomberg News, The Real Talk Show, and in the Los Angeles Times.

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Porter Ranch Gas Leak Victims Ask Weitz and Luxenberg and Erin Brockovich for Help

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A standing-room-only crowd of more than 2,200 affected residents gathered Wednesday night in Porter Ranch, California. They were there to listen to environmental activist Erin Brockovich, scientists and attorneys from Weitz & Luxenberg discuss their legal options against Southern California Gas Co. due to a leak from the natural gas storage well in the hills above their homes, the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg today reported.

The people who attended the meeting voiced concerns about their health, the health of their children, and the numerous economic losses due to the harmful leak. In addition to the rotten-egg smell, residents are suffering ongoing and debilitating health issues and loss of quality of life.

There were more than 2,000 attendees who signed forms requesting individual consultations with the nationally known law firm's attorneys, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

Hundreds more indicated they planned to sign forms available online after the supply of paper forms available at the townhall meeting ran out, the law firm added.

The law firm explained that the consultations will help Porter Ranch residents more fully understand the full extent of their legal individual rights to compensation from Southern California Gas Co., owner of the leaking natural gas storage well.

The consultations will also help those who decide to sue the utility prepare for the next steps in their quest for justice, the firm added.

Porter Ranch Residents Described Health Problems:

Weitz & Luxenberg's attorneys were joined at the townhall by famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich, the firm said.

Brockovich and the attorneys shared with attendees the latest news about the gas leak. The leak is coming from an 8,500-foot-deep storage well that can hold 86 billion cubic yards of the methane-rich fuel, Weitz & Luxenberg noted.

Southern California Gas Co. has indicated that it could be three to four months yet before the leak is stopped, according to various news reports. It has been leaking since at least late October.

Porter Ranch residents have complained of health problems affecting them, but especially their children, said Robin. L. Greenwald, who heads Weitz & Luxenberg's Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection litigation unit. They have begged for a new location for their children's school, so that their children can stay with their teachers and friends, without jeopardizing their health on a daily basis.

Health complaints have included episodes of nosebleeds, headaches, dizziness, stomach pain, skin rash, fatigue, eye irritation and respiratory problems, Greenwald said.

"In particular there have been reports of constant nosebleeds, with children affected most of all," she said. "Taken together, these problems are causing children to miss school - and causing parents to miss work by having to stay home to take care of their sick children."

Porter Ranch Gas Leak Lawsuits Planned:

A sizable number of Porter Ranch families have abandoned their homes to avoid further health consequences and because of the intolerable odor of the gas, Greenwald indicated. Many more want replacement housing, but the gas company either offers them housing that is inadequate for their needs, such as a one-room hotel for a family of 5, forcing them to leave their pets behind, or denies their request because their housing needs are too expensive. Add to this insult that it is holiday time, when children and families typically gather at their homes with family and neighbors and now can't.

By the time the townhall meeting convened, approximately 1,150 families had relocated. More than 2,500 other families were still awaiting relocation, according to news reports.

Townhall attendees heard from Brockovich and from Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys about using the legal system to seek monetary damages for their injuries and hardships, the firm said. The residents also deserve a medical monitoring regime, paid for by the gas company, to measure their health over the coming years and a monthly stipend from the company to help with the additional costs they are incurring from the gas leak.

Brockovich and the attorneys also discussed the possibility of obtaining a court order that would alleviate some of the immediate issues residents currently face, the law firm said, such as a safe location for the schools and adequate alternative housing until the leak is stopped.

There have been some positive signs on at least one front since the meeting. The school board has developed a survey for all parents to take, asking whether they want the district to relocate the schools until the leak is capped.

Parents have until 5 p.m. on December 11, 2015 to respond to the survey. Based on the participants at the Wednesday night meeting, the parents will overwhelmingly vote "yes" to relocating the schools for their children's safety and well being.

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at info@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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For the Third Consecutive Year ENSUENO, PINALEN, PINOL and CLORALEN Donate $25,000 to Help Find a Cure for Childhood Cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, AlEn USA join forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers.

"AlEn USA cleaning products help consumers have a better quality of life in their homes and our commitment goes beyond developing the most innovative and efficient household cleaners," said CEO Colleen Akehurst.

She added, "We are committed to help find a cure for childhood cancer and thanks to our brands Ensueno(R), CLORALEN(R), Pinalen(R) and Pinol(R) we created the campaign Clean to Cure(TM) and thousands of dollars have been raised and donated since 2013. The results of the cutting-edge research are shared with physicians around the world and benefit the children under their care."

AlEn USA:

AlEn USA is the North American subsidiary of one of the most recognized companies in the household cleaning industry in Mexico: Industrias AlEn. Since its beginning in 1949, Industrias AlEn has pioneered the development of well-known consumer brands that have been able to breed strong heritage in the Mexican market.

Brands such as Cloralex(R) (CLORALEN(R) in United States) ENSUENO(R), PINALEN(R) and PINOL(R). Industrias AlEn has eight manufacturing plants and over 30 products including bleaches, cleaners, powder detergents, liquid laundry soaps, fabric softeners and dishwashers.

One of its corporate values is to generate sustainable growth based on best practices of social responsibility, striving to protect the environment and make more efficient use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information visit http://www.alenusa.com/.

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PinalenProducts.

Curing Children's Cancer Fund:

The mission of the Curing Children's Cancer Fund is to find a cure for childhood cancer by providing financial support for some of the country's and the world's leading pediatric cancer researchers. To donate please visit http://www.Clean2Cure.com/.

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Weitz and Luxenberg Adds Serious Urinary Tract Infections to SGLT2 Inhibitor Injuries Probe

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., today announced that the firm has expanded the scope of its investigation into SGLT2 inhibitor drug injuries. SGLT2 inhibitor drugs include Invokana and others listed below. This move will allow the nationally known mass tort law and personal injury firm to focus on cases where people taking SGLT2 inhibitors were hospitalized after developing urosepsis (serious infection of the blood) or pyelonephritis (infection of the kidneys) from SGLT2 inhibitor-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Weitz & Luxenberg's decision to add serious urinary tract infections resulting in urosepsis or pyelonephritis to its probe came after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced manufacturers of SGLT2 inhibitors would be required to include a warning about the risks of serious UTIs associated with this class of medication, the law firm said.

The FDA conveyed this new requirement in an updated Safety Communication issued on Dec. 4, 2015, said attorney Ellen Relkin, who is leading the Weitz & Luxenberg defective drug and medical devices's SGLT2 inhibitor investigation.

In the same Safety Communication, the FDA said SGLT2 inhibitor labels must also contain warnings about the risks of another serious complication that can occur - diabetic ketoacidosis.

Ketoacidosis is a serious condition in which blood acids called ketones are produced in high concentrations. The condition can be fatal if it goes untreated.

The FDA explained that the new requirement for SGLT2 inhibitor labels was prompted by reports appearing in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). These reports linked SGLT2 inhibitors with many cases of patients developing ketoacidosis and SGLT2 inhibitor-associated UTIs to cases of patients developing serious urosepsis or pyelonephritis, resulting in hospitalizations.

Urosepsis is a potentially life-threatening blood infection, while pyelonephritis is a serious infection of the kidneys, attorney Relkin said.

Indeed, the FDA notes that all of the reported cases in FAERS of urosepsis and pyelonephritis associated with SGLT2 inhibitors required hospitalizations, and "a few required admission to an intensive care unit or dialysis in order to treat kidney failure."

FDA Also Gives Recommendations to Patients Taking SGLT2 Inhibitors:

"UTIs have been listed in the labels of SGLT2 inhibitors under the section dealing with adverse reactions," attorney Relkin noted. "Moreover, the 'clinical studies experience' section of the label for two of the SGLT2 inhibitors, Invokana (canagliflozin) and Invokamet (canagliflozin and metformin), states that UTIs occurring with the use of these drugs included urosepsis," she added.

However, the FDA is now of the view that listing UTIs as an adverse reaction or under the clinical studies experience sections of SGLT2 inhibitor labels do not provide adequate warning of the potential dangers of SGLT2 inhibitor-associated UTIs.

After reviewing reports pertaining to SGLT2 inhibitors, the FDA determined that warnings needed to be added to the labels to warn about the risks of too much acid in the blood (ketoacidosis) and of serious urinary tract infections potentially leading to life-threatening urosepsis or pyelonephritis, if left untreated.

The FDA recommended patients discontinue use of the SGLT2 inhibitor and immediately seek medical attention if symptoms of ketoacidosis occur, the law firm said. Symptoms of ketoacidosis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual tiredness and trouble breathing.

The FDA also advises patients to contact their health professional "right away" if they develop any signs or symptoms of a UTI, including a burning sensation during urination, feeling the need to urinate frequently, feeling an immediate need to urinate, pain in the pelvic area, blood in the urine, fever, back pain, nausea or vomiting.

In addition to describing these SGLT2-inhibitor safety issues, the FDA's Dec. 4 Safety Communication also provided prescribing and monitoring recommendations.

As well, the FDA indicated that manufacturers of SGLT2 inhibitors would be required to conduct a study to analyze spontaneous postmarketing reports of ketoacidosis in patients using SGLT2 inhibitors, including the collection of additional specialized follow-up data for 5 years.

Weitz & Luxenberg Is Reaching Out to Those Injured While Taking SGLT2 Inhibitors:

SGLT2 inhibitors are FDA-approved prescription medicines for use with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to the FDA.

Besides Invokana (canagliflozin), FDA approval has been granted to these brands of SGLT2 inhibitors:
* Invokamet (canagliflozin and metformin).
* Farxiga (dapagliflozin).
* Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin and metformin extended-release).
* Jardiance (empagliflozin).
* Glyxambi (empagliflozin and linagliptin).
* Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin).

Weitz & Luxenberg said its investigation of injury cases arising from the taking of SGLT2 inhibitor drugs began last June.

The injury of greatest concern prior to the release of this updated Safety Communication has been SGLT2 inhibitor-caused diabetic ketoacidosis that has resulted in death or has required hospitalization, the firm explained. Now, cases of urosepsis and pyelonephritis that begin as UTIs occurring while taking an SGLT2 inhibitor are equally concerning.

Weitz & Luxenberg said attorneys are available to discuss the legal rights of those taking SGLT2 inhibitors who were injured (or to their surviving spouses or relatives).

To arrange for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation, call Weitz & Luxenberg toll-free at 800-476-6070, or visit the firm's website at http://www.weitzlux.com/ and fill out the request form.

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at info@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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FDA approves Android for Gmate SMART mobile diabetes monitoring system

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philosys, the maker of Gmate(R) products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved clearance for the Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System and App for Android(TM). The Gmate SMART is a small, portable blood glucose meter that plugs into the headphone jack of a smartphone and provides fast and accurate blood glucose test results. Together, the Gmate SMART Meter and App turn your smartphone into a mobile blood glucose monitoring system.

The FDA approval of Gmate SMART for Android is another important milestone for Philosys. The Gmate SMART App is now available for both iOS and Android users. This is the next critical step for Gmate mHealth technology.

The Gmate SMART Meter is the size of a quarter and connects to the headphone jack of the smartphone. The Gmate SMART App integrates diabetes management directly to the iOS and Android device, providing better diabetes management including goal setting, graphing and the ability to email or text your blood glucose test results directly to a family member or your healthcare provider. The Gmate SMART App stores an unlimited number of test results electronically with the date and time. A user can also add custom comments, actions or notes to each test result. The Gmate SMART is a faster, smarter way to manage and improve diabetes care. The Gmate SMART App is a free download on the App Store(TM) and Google Play(TM).

According to Mike Tickle, Senior VP of Sales, "As cloud technology grows, Philosys is working to create an App-to-Cloud secure connection in the next generation of updates." This will allow for improved communication and notifications between patients and physicians. The Gmate SMART App can provide appropriate automated responses as determined by the medical team. Adds Tickle, "Not only is Gmate SMART changing diabetes care by improving health and lifestyle, but it's also affordable. Most retail pharmacies are selling both the meter and box of 50 count strips at a low cost."

About Philosys:

Philosys is a manufacturing company that specializes in medical, diagnostics and analytical instruments. The range of services we provide covers the entire product cycle from concept through to manufacture. Philosys' philosophy is to develop cost-effective design and manufacturing solutions that satisfy our customer's vision. For more information and where to buy, visit http://www.gmate.com/.

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The Solution to Terrorism

KAMUELA, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To have a long-term solution for terrorism we need to understand the way that terrorism has become a part of our consciousness in everyday life, says Eric Bonnici. We also need to understand why terrorists kill and share it through social media to inflame terror in us. Although it is important to look for short-term solutions to create safety from the immediate threats of terrorism, they are not a long-term solution to terrorism itself. We cannot fight terrorism with behaviors that are propelled by our own fear.

We need to see and acknowledge the fear inside the hearts of terrorists themselves. This does not mean that we should not immediately take action to protect ourselves and others. It is important to do our best to swiftly create safety right here and now while moving toward a long-term solution that will last for future generations.

The root of terrorism is the terrorist's projection of their own fear of not accepting the world just as it is. The world just as it is means a world filled with the diverse and evolving potentials we all have as human beings. Terrorist's project their own fear of not being enough, not having enough, or not being in control, and take it out on others. They do this by trying to control and manipulate people by terrorizing them. This limits their potential to be a part of an evolving compassionate, all-inclusive, and supportive race of human beings working together to support the vision of a healthy, peaceful, and abundant world where all people coexist while celebrating and enjoying their differences.

The way to reflect to terrorists that it is their own fear that they are projecting, is to create a mirror large enough for them to see that the fear within themselves is being projected onto others. This mirror is truly something we each can be a part of. In fact, it is each of us that need to be a part of this mirror so that there is no doubt in the truth that is being reflected.

As human beings we experience life through a nervous system designed to sense fear to help with our survival in a conditional world. As we embrace this fear as a part of being human we begin to own our fear as an individual without projecting our own fear into the world. As we own our own fear, we allow the space for a greater love of who we are as a human being to become a mirror for others around us.

We begin practicing owning our own fear together. As more of us practice owning our own fear together, as a part of being human, we become an even greater mirror for the world as a whole. Then we can be a mirror large enough for terrorists to undeniably see, that the terror they are inflicting on the world, is really the fear that they don't want to face inside themselves. As the world sees the behavior of a terrorist as a behavior that is determined by the terrorist's own fear, we can disarm a terrorist's greatest weapon that is "terrorism" itself.

When the majority of us as humans practice together owning our own fear, we are able to reflect the inner fear that the terrorist is projecting onto the world at large. When this is done, there is nowhere terrorists can hide from facing the deepest fear inside themselves that is propelling their behavior and creating the projection of terror and fear.

As individuals working with owning our own fear, we need to move past our own fear of fear that causes us to be caught in our own heart-head loop trying to avoid it or figure it out. As Roosevelt said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." To begin moving past the heart-head loop, and the constant thinking that we are experiencing from the acts of terror and fear in our everyday life, we need to learn how to stay grounded in the depth of love and wisdom that we are capable of as human beings.

In this way we can act swiftly with clarity, Integrity, and authenticity within ourselves. We can act to immediately provide safety while reflecting acts of terror as a deep fear within all terrorists that is being projected on us. Terrorists avoid experiencing their own fear by making others experience fear in their hearts. They do this rather than being honest with themselves and owning their deep fear of humanness itself.

Once we see this clearly, we can continue to practice living a courageous and sensational life together, without the fear of fear, or the projections of terrorists that can consume our thinking mind. We can move forward with the vision of love and clarity as we create an all inclusive world of peaceful coexistence.

I am offering a free video that teaches us how to practice moving past our fear of fear, seeing things as they are, and acting with deep clarity to establish a future world where all human beings can live a loving, truthful, and sensational life.

More information: http://www.LivingaSensationalLife.com/.

About Eric Bonnici:

Eric Bonnici is a spiritual guide specializing in understanding Unconditional Love in a world of conditions. He has authored several books and has developed online: courses, training, and systems to help the realization of a world at peace.

For more information go to: http://www.EricBonnici.com/ or call Eric Bonnici 808-895-5737.

Twitter: @EricBonnici #SolutiontoTerrorism #UnconditionalLove

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50-Somethings Advised to Calculate Their ‘Long-Term Care Savings Gap’

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most Americans are poorly prepared to pay for long-term care costs, but there's a two-step fix, according to ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency. It starts by learning if there's a gap, and how big, between your ability to pay and your likely future expenses.

For most Americans there is indeed a gap. According to a May 2015 report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), 52 percent of households age 55 and older have no savings for retirement (let alone long-term care). If you're among the 48 percent with some retirement savings, you may be prepared to cover some, but not all, of your probable LTC tab.

What to do?

"Step one," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, "is to see if you have a gap, and how big." Doing so can take less than five minutes. For a rough estimate, Gott recommends entering a few facts into a calculator provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: http://longtermcare.gov/savings-calculator/.

Here's a sample calculation for a 52-year old woman planning to retire in Florida, who could afford to set aside $300 (earning 4 percent interest) per month starting now. She would have a long-term care savings gap of $652,184, based on $839,263 in projected care costs in Florida, for life remaining after age 65, minus $187,079 in accumulated savings, as determined by government data and assumptions.

If the woman were married, there would likely be a similar gap for her partner.

Once you know you've got a gap, "the next step is just as simple and almost as quick," says Gott. "Ask a state-certified long-term care agent to help you explore your options." This can be done by phone or online. An in-person meeting is optional.

ACSIA Partners offers state-certified agents covering all parts of the country. To get in touch with one, just go to the company's website -- http://www.acsiapartners.com/ -- and submit an inquiry form indicating your state of residence.

About ACSIA Partners LLC:

ACSIA Partners is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance solution agencies with hundreds of agents serving all states. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, run by the 3in4 Association, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan. More information: http://www.acsiapartners.com/.

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Twitter: @AcsiaPartners

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Minister Louis Farrakhan Uniting to Demand Truth and Transparency from Alleged Fraud by CDC

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Vaccine-Injury Awareness League today announced that concerned individuals from all across the nation will gather to demand an end to "corruption" at the CDC and to promote mercury-free vaccines.

WHERE/WHEN: Atlanta, Ga.
10/23/2015 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Public sidewalks outside CDC Headquarters: 1600 Clifton Road.
10/24/2015 NOON - 4 p.m. Grant Park: 840 Cherokee Ave SE (near Berne St. SE & Boulevard SE).

WHAT/WHO: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Minister Tony Muhammad of the Nation of Islam, Barbara Loe Fisher of the National Vaccine Information Center, Ron Cummins of Organic Consumers Association, ParentalRights.org among several others.

WHY: It has been over a year (August 2014) since a Senior Research Scientist within the CDC has come forward with allegations of falsified safety data -- the very data upon which vaccine public policy is made. Congressman William Posey of Florida has urged Congress to investigate these claims and to date, no investigation has begun.

Parents demand answers and accountability. Since the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 which eliminated any liability for pharmaceutical manufacturers, the number of recommended childhood vaccines has more than tripled and we have seen a decline in the health and vitality of our children with among the worst infant mortality rate in the developed world. Since the whistleblower's allegations, several states have introduced Bills to mandate vaccines - such as California's SB277, signed into Law June 2015.

These individuals stand united; all races, creeds, colors, religions to demonstrate against the corruption within the CDC's vaccine division.

TOPIC INFORMATION:
1) http://www.cdcTRUTH.org/.
2) Whistleblower's Press Release: http://goo.gl/b8DnGf.
3) Congressman Posey's plea: http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4546409/mr-posey
4) Calif. SB277 Law: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB277
5) Infant Mortality Rate: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2091rank.html

Twitter: #CDCwhistleblower #HearUs #2many2soon #cdcTRUTH #UniversalFight

For more information on the Vaccine-Injury Awareness League (VIAL) visit: http://www.v-ial.org/.

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Harbor Compounding Pharmacy Advises About Coverage for Compounded Medications During Open Enrollment 2016

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many insurance plans are dropping coverage of compounded medications, but some insurance plans still do cover for these custom formulations. Harbor Compounding Pharmacy provides resources and referrals to patients to find insurance coverage for their compounded medications during open enrollment 2016.

Healthcare open enrollment is coming up from November 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016, and many patients on compounded medications are wondering if their current insurance, or any insurances at all, will cover for compounded medications. In the past, most insurance plans included coverage of compounded medications. However in the past few years, insurance coverage for compounded medications has been dwindling, but there is hope. There are some existing insurance plans that still cover for some compounded medications.

Harbor Compounding Pharmacy has helped many patients try to understand insurance coverage for their compounded medications. If patients are wondering if their plan covers for compounded medications, they must inquire if the plan covers for compounded medications made from "bulk ingredients." This means the insurance plan will cover for compounded medications that are made from pure ingredients, in other words made from scratch. Harbor Compounding Pharmacy also suggests patients call their insurance agents and further inquire if they have had experience signing up patients with compounded medications and have those compounded medications successfully covered by any insurance plan.

Harbor Compounding Pharmacy is currently working with select California insurance agents with experience finding coverage for compounded medications for their patients. If patients are on compounded medications and are in need of a referral to an insurance agent, the patient can contact the pharmacy or go to the pharmacy website to find out who is available to service them. Because insurance plans vary from state to state across the country, patients must work with insurance agents who are familiar with the insurance plans within their state. Harbor Compounding Pharmacy is continuing to look for partnerships with insurance agents experienced in finding coverage for compounded medications.

Overall, insurance coverage for compounded medications may be limited, but it is not impossible to find a plan that will cover for these custom compounded formulations. Open enrollment may seem far off, not ending until January 31, 2016, but doing the research to find the right insurance plan can be a lengthy process, thus patients should start inquiring as soon as possible. Harbor Compounding Pharmacy is open to helping current and new patients connect to the right resources and to the right people to make this process easier. If patients have questions regarding if their existing insurance plan covers for compounded medications at all, they should contact the pharmacy.

More information: http://harborcompounding.com/.

Twitter: @harborrx

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Fall Flu Shot Propaganda Extravaganza is Off and Running!

CORTE MADERA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Don Harte, renowned Marin straight chiropractor, warns, "Fall has begun. With that, the annual media blitz to convince us all to line up, like sheep, for the flu shot."

"Last week's headline," he relates, "says 'Flu vaccine seen as a better match. Health experts hope to avoid repeat of last year's debacle.'" Dr. Harte asks, rhetorically, "You really listen to this stuff?"

"If so many didn't believe this pseudo-scientific fantasy, it would be funny." Harte goes on to say that Federal officials "... emphasized that, unlike last year, this year's vaccine appears to be a good match for the strains of flu they expect to hit the U.S."

"Really?" he asks. "The CDC must have fortune tellers in white coats. They are declaring a good match of something they just cooked up, for something that hasn't appeared yet. This is science?"

Dr. Harte said, "In Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, a 26 year old woman, a newlywed, a radiology technician, died from flu complications after she received the flu shot. She had no choice, as it was a condition of her employment." Harte points out, "From a medical procedure to allegedly prevent a non-fatal disease, a young woman has died. She is not the only victim. THE most common side effect is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a debilitating, paralyzing neurological condition. I have one such victim of flu vaccine-caused GBS in my practice. This formerly healthy, athletic man walks unsteadily with 'drop foot,' with a profound loss of memory."

Dr. Harte states, "More people have died from the flu after getting the flu vaccine, than from Ebola." He goes on, "Public health officials, on this topic, are public liars. They continue to bleat the figure of 36,000 deaths from influenza. This figure is bogus. It is for influenza AND pneumonia. Leave out the pneumonia deaths, and there are usually less than 300 deaths from influenza." He adds, "This is typical of government lies in the service of Big Pharma. Disgusting!"

"The problem with preventative medicine," Dr. Harte says, "is that it prevents health. Better health prevents disease and improves function." He goes on, "Chiropractic has proven itself during the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918, saving tens of thousands of lives, when medical care was powerless. Chiropractic liberates the nervous system, allowing the immune system to work better. Vaccinations subvert normal immune pathways, interfering with health. What's your choice, this flu season?"

More information on Dr. Harte: http://www.chirodrharte.com/.

Contact: Dr. Harte
o: (415) 460-6527
c: (415) 847-9678
harteofchiropractic@gmail.com

Twitter: @drdonharte

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California Physician honored for Commitment to Global Health

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Irene Bih Wakam, a family physician practicing in Ventura, California, has been awarded the 2015 Global Health Excellence Award from Student International Development Engagement, a program in which students travel abroad to enrich their global experience and contribute to development issues.

Dr. Wakam volunteered as a member of a team of local and international volunteers, executed and assessed the success of the second annual Baligham Village health fair, sponsored by Student International Development Engagement (SIDE) on June 13, 2015 to provide health care and disease prevention to Baligham, a remote poor village in Cameroon.

On top of poverty, poor road conditions and scarce transportation options make it difficult for Baligham villagers to seek medical care and treatment. Pregnant women and lactating mothers and their babies have to travel 10 miles on very rough and bumpy roads on foot or ride motorbikes before they can take a taxi to travel another 15 miles to seek medical care.

Dr. Wakam had to travel by bush four wheel drive taxi, and foot to get to Baligham. The children she treated were suffering from respiratory infections, intestinal parasites, diarrhea or malaria, all of which are preventable diseases. In addition, maternal health services and a safe place to give birth are not available to pregnant women in this remote poor village. The low percentage of pregnant women giving birth in the poorly equipped government run Baligham health post, do so under unsanitary conditions and have to pay for their own drugs and supplies.

Dr. Wakam secured donations of needed medication and medical supplies from Johnson & Johnson Company for the health fair and used her own funds to help pay for more medication and travel expenses. "The lives of Cameroonians living in remote poor villages like Baligham can be transformed, by providing access to basic services such as water, sanitation, electricity, medication, health care providers and road improvements," says Dr. Wakam.

"We sponsored the Baligham Mobile Health Fair in an attempt to raise even more awareness for the plight many people; men, women and children are facing in underdeveloped villages in Cameroon such as Baligham," said Margaret Galabe, author, award-winning humanitarian, philanthropist, and founder of Student International Development Engagement.

"Volunteers have always been and will continue to be at the very heart of these worthwhile events, and this is a call out to any that want to join us. Ten or twenty people aren't enough unfortunately. To help a village, you need a village of people who are more than willing to assist," adds Galabe.

About Student International Development Engagement:

Student International Development Engagement, or SIDE for short, invites international students to attend a six week, highly intensive summer volunteering, service learning and internship, where they are culturally immersed in remote, rural villages in Cameroon, Central Africa, so as to gain a greater understanding of the issues that engulf the people of these villages.

Through SIDE's mission, sustainable development initiatives and cross-cultural experiences are fostered SIDE is an agile, ambitious, collaborative and forward thinking non-profit organization that provides an unparalleled student service, ensuring it continues to foster stronger relationships with both its students and partners locally and internationally. SIDE was established in 2011 by award-winning philanthropist Margaret Galabe, who serves the organization as its executive director. SIDE is based in Palmdale, California, USA and Bamenda, Cameroon.

To see how SIDE can promote success through its student summer volunteering, service learning and internship programs, visit their website: http://StudentInternationalDevelopmentEngagement.com/.

VIDEOS:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvuxkKR6WPNDrb4KTLnfOZQ.
https://vimeo.com/studentinternationaldev.

Twitter: @StudentInDev - https://twitter.com/StudentInDev.

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Online Service Provides Free Counseling for Europe’s Refugees

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An Internet group therapy service has initiated a program to provide psychological support for the thousands of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa who are currently trekking across Europe seeking new homes. In cooperation with the Adelina Foundation and Friends Beyond Borders, Growthnet, a U.S. company that offers various kinds of group counseling via web conferencing, is offering no-cost online sessions to any refugee who applies, according to its CEO, John Toomey.

"These people are entering Europe with all kinds of needs," Toomey says. "The governments in Europe are overcome with just handling practical things like food and shelter, so psychological and emotional traumas associated with the journey often go untreated. Some of these people have crossed the Mediterranean in leaky boats, been beaten by traffickers, and lost loved ones along the way. As long as we are able, we will help them adjust."

Key to the program's success is translation software newly developed by http://translateyourworld.com/.

The refugees typically speak languages like Arabic, Kurdish, Berber, and Hausa, and cannot understand therapists who speak only European languages. The new software allows the counselor to speak German, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, or Russian, but the client can read the therapist's words in real time on their Smart phone or computer screen in Arabic, Turkish, Azeri, Swahili, or several other languages.

"Most people from the Middle East come from countries where psychotherapy is not common," says Soani Gunawan, language director for the project. "So being able to communicate with them in their own tongue can be critical not only to make them comfortable, but to allow them to see why counseling can be immensely beneficial to them during the kinds of ordeals they are facing."

An additional benefit to using the immediate translation software is that clients become more at ease with the native language of the country they are entering. A typical interaction, for example, is a German speaking therapist counseling an Arabic-speaking client. Since Germany is interested in assimilating refugees who qualify to remain as permanent residents, such an interaction is useful in helping the migrant learn a new tongue, since they are hearing the host language (German) at the same time as they read the target language (Arabic).

Plans are in the works to extend the program to other refugee crises, such as those facing the Rohingya in Southeast Asia, and Hutu and Tutsi peoples in Rwanda and Congo.

For more information contact friendsbeyondborders@gmail.com, or go to http://Therapion.com/ or http://translateyourworld.com/.

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Twenty Eight of America’s ‘Top 100’ Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Are with a Single Agency, ACSIA Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- High-flying birds tend to flock together. At least that seems to be the case with long-term care specialists from ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency. Twenty eight of them received the "2015 Long-Term Care Sales Achievement Award" and were among the top 100 individual LTCi producers, based on premium.

The awards are made annually by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the trade association for professionals dedicated to serving the nation's long-term care planning needs.

Why did ACSIA Partners win such a large share of the awards?

"It's simple," says Denise Gott, CEO. "We put our clients' needs first, and they respond by giving us their trust."

"Also," she adds, "long-term care insurance is our specialty. We know the product inside out and recommend policies from multiple high-rated carriers, not just a single source. And we focus on education and service, not selling."

The company also attracts less experienced, up-and-coming agents who bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm. "We help them grow and succeed," says Gott.

"They're the ones who will make the top-100 list in years to come," she adds. "Partly due to their own professionalism and partly due to help from our veterans, who want the whole organization to thrive."

As 77 million baby boomers approach retirement, "The demand for long-term care planning is likely to mushroom," says Gott. "To help fill the need, we'll be here with some of the top agents in the business."

About ACSIA Partners LLC:

ACSIA Partners -- http://www.acsiapartners.com/ -- is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance solution agencies. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, run by the 3in4 Association, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan.

Twitter: @AcsiaPartners

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Orange County: ‘Trace Amounts’ film screening with film producer Eric Gladen and local pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, August 6, Liberty Lives and Council for Vaccine Safety will co-sponsor a film screening of the powerful, eye-opening documentary "Trace Amounts." An expert Q&A panel will directly follow the film and include "Trace Amounts" producers Eric Gladen and Shiloh Levine, well-known local pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears, investigative journalist Lori Martin Gregory, civil rights lawyer George Fatheree and former Merck representative Brandy Vaughan, founder of Council for Vaccine Safety.

The film is free for all media. A pre-movie mixer, including appetizers, offers the rare opportunity to speak with panelists and others in the community before the film.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday, August 6, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 and IMAX.
26701 Aliso Viejo Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.
Pre-movie mixer next door to theater: 6 p.m. at Stadium Brewing Company. Q&A panel discussion directly following film.

"Trace Amounts" follows Eric Gladen as he searches for the truth after suffering a severe reaction to a tetanus vaccine at age 29. He finds that these reactions are far more common than most realize and have wreaked havoc on the health of Americans. Eric discovers a myriad of deceptions within the U.S. healthcare industry and the government, that prove our vaccine program is more about profit than public health.

Throughout his two-year journey into the depths of the U.S. vaccine program, Eric interviews many healthcare experts including doctors, researchers and health officials as well as families with children that suffer from the same reaction as Eric did - mercury poisoning from vaccines. He uncovers the many lies portrayed as truth to the American public. He questions why pharmaceutical companies are allowed to continue putting mercury - and other known heavy metals and toxins - into vaccines that are then passed off as safe, when there is clear scientific evidence that shows these additives are linked with neurological disabilities, autoimmune diseases and even cancer.

"Trace Amounts" is an extremely important film as mandatory vaccination laws are being proposed throughout the country. One of the strictest vaccination laws in the country, SB277, was signed into law by Governor Brown in June, eliminating all personal belief and religious exemptions. It requires a full 35 vaccine doses, including vaccines for non-communicable diseases like tetanus, before children are allowed to enter public or private school. Also under SB277, children will not be allowed to attend preschool or daycare without being up-to-date on the full schedule of vaccinations - selective or delayed vaccination will not be allowed.

With the passage of SB277, California joins two other states - Mississippi and West Virginia - that enforce the strictest vaccination laws in the country. These two states also have some of the highest rates of infant mortality as well as other childhood diseases and disabilities including SIDs, allergies, autoimmune issues, autism, speech delays, ADHD, type-1 diabetes, leukemia and asthma. SB277 puts Californian children at risk of following suit as the childhood vaccine schedule continually increases and as more toxins are used within the vaccines as adjuvants and preservatives.

With 53 recommended vaccines doses by kindergarten, the U.S. already leads the world with the most intensive vaccination schedule, giving 2-3 times more vaccines to its children than other developed countries. The U.S. gives 26 vaccine doses before age one, yet has the highest infant mortality in the developed world (despite spending more on healthcare per capita than any other country).

Currently under California law, children who actually carry diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV are allowed in public and private school and cannot be discriminated based on their health conditions. Yet children who are healthy, and do not carry these diseases will not be allowed in either public or private school. This infringes on the rights of Californian children to free public education without discrimination, as per the California Constitution. Discrimination includes discrimination based on health status.

Vaccines have never been studied for safety in combination, yet 6-9 doses are routinely given during childhood doctor visits. Many vaccine additives, such as aluminum, MSG and formaldehyde, have been repeatedly linked to neurotoxicity, auto-immune diseases and cancer. Currently in the U.S., vaccines are the only product that has complete liability protection, meaning if you or your child is injured or killed by a vaccine, you cannot sue the vaccine maker.

While SB277 targets children and their fundamental right to a free public education, lawmakers are also planning mandatory vaccination laws that will apply to college students, hospital workers, school staff and, eventually, the entire adult population.

The film is free for all media. To purchase additional tickets, please visit: http://gathr.us/screening/12527.

Council for Vaccine Safety, founded by a former pharmaceutical representative, is a non-profit organization focused on education and public awareness of vaccine risks while advocating for safer vaccines and medical freedom, a fundamental right. More information: http://councilforvaccinesafety.org/.

Liberty Lives is a group of like-minded individuals that are standing up to continue and regain our natural-born liberties under the premise that all are created equal. We believe in freedom of health, the right to education and individual liberties for all.

VIDEO - Trailer for "Trace Amounts" (YouTube): https://youtu.be/sqqiy8DhyH0.

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RxQ Antioxidant Complex for Those Faced with Excessive Oxidative Stressors from Busy and Stressful Lifestyle

SAN PEDRO, Calif., July 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Schoenwetter Supplements, LLC is excited to announce the release of an advanced concept formulation of antioxidants, RxQ Antioxidant Complex. Its proprietary antioxidant formula takes into consideration not only adding antioxidants that can rapidly be depleted but is mindful of the necessary other constituents that serve to help recycle some important antioxidant systems that are everywhere present in our bodies.

"Unique to the RxQ Antioxidant Complex formulation are functional antioxidants that have additional properties that are not only to help protect and quench free radicals but have age reversing effects of helping to restore bone and lean body mass - but also to help have cognitive memory and even mood enhancing effects," says Dr. Schoenwetter, company founder.

Oxidative stress occurs when unstable free radicals interact with molecules in the body, causing damage to the cellular DNA, proteins and other substances, and resulting in cellular malfunction and premature cell death. Multiple clinical research studies have linked oxidative stress with a host of serious acute and chronic medical conditions, including heart disease and dementia. While the body is able to fight off some of the effects of free radicals with its own natural stores of antioxidants, the daily barrage of pollutants and other factors that spur the development of free radicals is often insufficient.

RxQ Antioxidant Complex was developed to supplement the body's natural defense system composed of vital antioxidant vitamins and minerals, as well as the amino acids that support antioxidant development.

To really understand how RxQ Antioxidant Complex can help prevent oxidative damage and enjoy optimal health and wellness, you need to understand the oxidative process and the role free radical molecules play in the disease process. And that means a quick trip back through time to high school chemistry class:

What you should know about free radicals and oxidative stress:

Molecules are comprised of positively-charged protons and negatively-charged electrons. When the electrons and protons are equal, their charges balance each other and the molecule is stable. But when there are more or less electrons, the molecule will seek out a balance by joining with other molecules or "borrowing" electrons from another molecule. Free radicals are molecules with uneven numbers of protons and electrons, which means they're unstable and very reactive. They form when certain molecules react with oxygen. (*See Note.)

Because they're not "stable," free radicals are very reactive, and they can cause significant damage at the cellular level, including changes in cellular DNA and the cellular membrane. These changes can cause cells to malfunction or even to die prematurely. Oxidative stress describes what happens to the cells and the body when free radicals are allowed to proliferate and cause widespread damage to cells, tissues and organs.

So what triggers free radicals to "act up?" Oxidative stress can be caused by many environmental and lifestyle factors. Some of the most common include UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds, radiation diagnostic x-rays, MRIs and CT scans, ozone, and exposure to all sorts of pollutants, including car exhaust, smog and fine, airborne particulates. Some medications can trigger an excess of free radicals, and so can smoking and eating an unhealthy diet.

Oxidative stress and health and wellness:

A lot of the damage done by oxidative stress is due to damage to cells' genetic material, or DNA. When the DNA inside a cell is damaged, it can affect the way the cell functions, causing it to die prematurely, multiply rapidly or behave in other unexpected and potentially dangerous ways. Damage at the cellular level may not sound serious, but because our cells control all the processes in our bodies, the effects can be significant. Some of the medical conditions associated with free radical damage include depression and other inflammatory conditions.

That's just a partial and new research is continually revealing links between oxidative stress and other acute and chronic conditions that can have a debilitating effect on quality of living.

Antioxidants to the rescue!

Fortunately, the body has developed its own defense system to fight off free radical damage. This system uses antioxidants, molecules that are able to safely interact with free radicals and disable or "inactivate" them. Antioxidants battle free radicals from within the body, setting up a powerful defense that can prevent or negate the damage these highly-reactive molecules can cause. The most important antioxidants include vitamins A, C and E and the mineral selenium. The bad news is, unlike a lot of micronutrients, many antioxidants cannot be manufactured by your body, or they aren't manufactured in enough quantity to consistently fight off free radical damage.

Antioxidants that are produced by the body rely on amino acids which are often lacking in modern diets. What's more, as we age, our bodies' natural production of some antioxidants declines, leaving us far more vulnerable to oxidative stress.

While it would be nice to think eating a well-balanced diet is all you have to do to get enough of these important antioxidants and amino acids, the fact is, it's actually a lot more difficult than it sounds. For one thing, today's busy schedules can make it difficult to ensure we get all the nutrients we need each and every day to stay healthy. Even when we do try to eat a healthy, balanced diet, some nutrients just aren't easy to find in a lot of readily-available foods, and to get the required amounts of antioxidants and essential and non-essential amino acids would mean eating enormous portion sizes of some foods.

A simpler and more direct way to get the antioxidants we need is to take supplements. Just as with food, it's important to be picky when choosing the right supplement. Selecting one that's designed specifically for preventing oxidative stress and which adheres to strict guidelines to ensure the proper amounts of each nutrient is the best way to feel confident you're getting the nutrients you need.

RxQ antioxidant complex - the custom solution for free radical damage:

RxQ was developed specifically to address oxidative stress and the free radicals that cause it. Its patent-pending formulation is based on clinical studies that have underscored the importance of the essential antioxidant vitamins A, C and E and the mineral selenium, as well as amino acids necessary for the body's natural production of antioxidants.

Unlike other antioxidant supplements, RxQ Antioxidant Complex was developed by a specialist in functional medicine, a medical specialty that focuses on the interactions between the environment and the systems and organs in the body. That means the supplement's proprietary formula has been created based on solid clinical research using safe and reliable methods consumers can rely on for optimal benefits. Plus, the supplements are gluten-free, hypoallergenic and contain no artificial colors or flavors. Even the capsules are vegetarian.

The fact is, everyone is exposed to free radicals during the course of every day life and living, and that means everyone is at risk for developing the serious medical conditions associated with oxidative stress. But the good news is, being healthier doesn't have to be difficult. Helping your body help itself begins with twice-a-day supplementation with RxQ Antioxidant Complex.

To learn more, visit the Schoenwetter Supplements Website at http://www.schoenwetterllc.com/ - or get in touch using their convenient online contact form: http://www.schoenwetterllc.com/#!contact-us/c24vq .

(*NOTE: Source: http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/antiox.html)

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Disclaimer: The statements and information contained in this press release have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products featured in this news release are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Homecare-Friendly Long-Term Care Plans from ACSIA Partners Let Seniors Continue Living at Home and Save Money Too

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many people envision long-term care insurance as a means of paying the bills when they move into a care facility. If you're one of them, "You should widen your vision," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, an industry leader. "LTC insurance also pays for care in one's own home. But some policies do a better job of it than others." Today ACSIA Partners announces a campaign to promote Homecare-Friendly LTC plans.

Gott points out that long-term care insurance comes in many forms, not all of them ideal for home care. "There are two broad categories of policies," she says, "reimbursement policies and cash policies. With a reimbursement policy you submit bills for approval and subsequent payment, which is usually made to an institution. With a cash policy you get monthly benefit checks that you can use however you wish, giving you great freedom in hiring whatever services whenever you want."

People who prefer to "age in place" (at home) may be better off with a cash policy, according to Gott. But reimbursement policies have their advantages, and some are more friendly to home care than others. "With our approach, we guide clients to the most suitable policies from multiple leading carriers," says Gott.

Receiving care in one's own home is not only preferred by many; it can also be easier on the pocketbook, Gott points out. According to the Genworth 2015 Cost of Long-Term Care Survey, the national average cost of a private room in a nursing home is now $91,250 per year, up 4.17% from 2014. Assisted living facility costs now average $43,200 per year, up 2.86% from last year, according to the study. Serious money.

By contrast, care services provided in the home or community can be relatively modest if used judiciously. Homemaker services are now $20 per hour, up 2.63% from 2014. Home health aide services are also $20 per hour, up 1.27%. Adult day care center costs now run $69 per day, up 5.94% from 2014.

At $20 per hour, in-home care services would run $20,800 per year if utilized 4 hours per day 5 days a week. Adult day care services would run $17,940 per year if utilized 5 days a week.

With lower anticipated costs, a less expensive LTC policy might be appropriate. "Our agents serve all kinds of needs of individuals and organizations," says Gott. "If a client prefers in-home care, a Homecare-Friendly plan will be recommended."

ACSIA Partners includes a few hundred state-certified agents covering all parts of the country. To get in touch with one, just go to the company's website -- http://www.acsiapartners.com/ -- and submit an inquiry form.

ACSIA Partners LLC (in California, xACSIA Partners Insurance Agency LLC) is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance solution agencies. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, run by the 3in4 Association, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan.

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Mountain Home Care Adds Nursing Services to In-Home Care, Addresses Gap in Patient Needs

ENKA, N.C., April 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What happens when an aging individual needs more in-home care than Medicare or insurance provides? The recent addition of licensed nursing services by Mountain Home Care addresses the existing and widening gap between patient needs and the amount of skilled care insurance providers cover.

The addition of a professional nurse to a family's care giving efforts can make all the difference in managing the demands of in-home care, according to Lana Wilde, owner of Mountain Home Care. The addition of nursing services adds depth to the licensed service provider's ability to provide quality professional services at home, where clients feel safest and happiest.

"We know this is a way to help some individuals stay in their homes and live independently for a longer period of time," she says. "We support that effort."

In 1997, the Institute of Medicine released a landmark report, suggesting elders do not receive the care they need, calling for reform. In 2011, the IOM issued a benchmark survey, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health," identifying "significant gaps in care" across nursing settings. Most recently, a 2014 research group found those gaps were widening, identifying what patients need most: support care from trained caregivers.

Since opening its doors more than 12 years ago, Mountain Home Care has always maintained registered nurses to perform assessments and to be on-call at all times. Today, in-home nursing services are a welcome addition to its client care-giving options, and are provided under a doctor's written order. The referring physician also supervises the nurses and gives directions for their patients, says Wilde.

"This allows us to help the client who is no longer eligible for home health care under their insurance, yet who remains unable to provide for their needs on their own," says Lesley Bratro, registered nurse and agency director.

For example, an individual with a wound that is progressively healing may find that Medicare won't cover costs for someone to come to their home to do a simple dressing, even if they cannot do it themselves.

"Who is going to do that for them?" asks Bratro. "We can now help them with that."

Similarly, an individual whose medication needs were formerly met by a home health provider may find themselves without assistance when their home health care benefits are no longer in effect. By comparison, the Mountain Home Care client who receives nursing services will be able to ask their nurse to fill medication organizers, monitor for errors, and make certain medications are taken on time and correctly. These measures add up to reduced risk for emergency room visits, especially for elderly patients.

"Many family caregivers also have jobs or children making it difficult for them to be with a loved one as often as needed," says Wilde. "Knowing a well-qualified professional is handling those types of details takes worry away and provides peace of mind for the family."

As the health care community and services change to meet current needs, increasing amounts of care is required to be done at home by nurses, says Wilde, who sees nurses as leaders in the "continuum of care" clients deserve.

"We're not trying to take the place of home health care. We can't. But we can fill the gap they cannot."

Since 2003, Mountain Home Care, Arden, remains the leading provider of private home care, geriatric care management and skilled nursing services in western North Carolina. Download your copy of the free "Home Care Guide" at http://www.mountainhomecare.com/ .

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* Photo caption: Lesley Bratro, R.N., Mountain Home Care director of nursing, sees in-home nursing services as a vital addition to patient support, closing the gaps between payment and care settings, and improving quality of life.

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Mountain Home Care Launches Free ‘Home Care Guide’ Publication to Assist Families with Aging Issues

ARDEN, N.C., April 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain Home Care founder Lana Wilde knows that when families need help with home care matters, a source of reliable information can be difficult to find. That's why the leading private home care agency in western North Carolina today launched the publication of its "Home Care Guide."

The "Home Care Guide" is a no-cost, high value e-book publication to assist individuals and families with the information about managing the impact of aging on their loved ones.

"Too often, people wait until they need a solution before they look for one," says Wilde. "We want to get the information for good, solid decision making into their hands sooner than later."

The "Home Care Guide" focuses on the core knowledge sought by hundreds of families in thousands of conversations the Wilde family and their highly qualified staff had over the past decade. The book's contents are informed by an intimate knowledge of best practices in the field, current changes in health care practice, and families' most frequent questions about paying for care.

Readers will appreciate the common sense approach to establishing priorities which reflect their real life experiences and questions. Those who download the e-book - at http://www.mountainhomecare.com/ - will:
* Learn the difference between home care and home health care;
* Discover ways to pay for the care their loved one needs;
* Assess when it's time for the idea of in-home care to become a reality;
* Know what type of care giver is needed for one's family situation;
* What to look for when caregiver assistance is needed for a loved one to remain at home;
* And more.

The "Home Care Guide" is designed like a workbook, says Jeremy Wilde, vice president. Family decision-makers may take advantage of the checklists, work sheets, and how-to guidelines to focus thought processes - and share their thinking with one another, he explains.

"We designed the 'Home Care Guide' to be a living document, one which actually has real value and use," he says. "Our desire is to be of true service to those who need good, solid advice, a place to capture their thinking within context."

What emerges is an understanding of next steps on the journey of caring for those we love who are dealing with the realities of aging, he says.

Families in need of additional assistance or insights will also be able to request a personal conversation with Jeremy Wilde to hone in on their more specific questions.

"We're a family business, and we're dedicated to helping families," he says. "That's what's important."

Since 2003, Mountain Home Care, Arden, remains the leading provider of private home care, geriatric care management and skilled nursing services in western North Carolina. Download your copy of the free "Home Care Guide" at http://www.mountainhomecare.com/.

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Zofran Birth Defect Cases Being Accepted by Weitz and Luxenberg

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., announced it is accepting cases of congenital heart defects and cleft facial abnormalities in children whose mothers took the prescription drug Zofran during pregnancy to relieve symptoms of morning sickness.

Zofran - generic name ondansetron - has never been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of morning sickness symptoms and medical studies have linked Zofran use during the first trimester of pregnancy to birth defects, the law firm said.

Weitz & Luxenberg added that approximately 1 million women take Zofran or ondansetron each year to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness, specifically nausea and vomiting.

Zofran is FDA-approved for use by cancer patients to prevent the nausea and/or vomiting that can accompany chemotherapy and that can occur after an operation, the firm explained.

However, Zofran has not been approved by the FDA to prevent or treat morning sickness in pregnant women.

Zofran Maker Accused by U.S. Justice Dept.:

In 2012, the manufacturer of Zofran - pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline - paid a fine of $1 billion as part of a settlement of claims brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

The Justice Department claimed, among other things, that GlaxoSmithKline illegally promoted certain forms of Zofran for the treatment of morning sickness in pregnant women, and paid doctors to promote and prescribe Zofran, the firm indicated.

Despite that settlement, GlaxoSmithKline still faces civil liability. Weitz & Luxenberg said it is moving forward with efforts to hold GlaxoSmithKline accountable by accepting cases where women who took Zofran in the first trimester of pregnancy gave birth to children with congenital heart defects and/or cleft lip, cleft palate or both.

Free Consultation For Zofran Birth Defect Victims:

The law firm said Zofran victims can contact Weitz & Luxenberg for a no-cost, no-obligation discussion of their legal rights to compensation from Zofran's maker.

The free consultation can be arranged by contacting Weitz & Luxenberg toll-free at 844-400-HELP or online at www.weitzlux.com, the firm said.

In addition to wanting to hear from mothers who took Zofran, Weitz & Luxenberg also expressed interest in exploring the legal rights of men and women born with a potentially Zofran-related birth defect who this year are between the ages of 18 and 24.

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at clientrelations@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

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MostFit Introduces Stability Training Tools That Initiate a Whole New Way to Train

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following the launch of SYN Rings - a revolutionary product that changes the paradigm of stability training - MostFit has just released the new Core Hammer to the market. If you're looking to add a new dimension of intensity, explosive muscle engagement and core training to your exercise regimen, or for your clients, these tools fit the bill.

The MostFit Core Hammer is a first of its kind, finally making sledgehammer workouts possible without the tire. The Core Hammer is designed just like a sledgehammer, but the head is round and composed of solid hard rubber, providing the right amount of rebound so the user can establish a rhythm that exactly mimics traditional sledgehammer swings. This means that sledgehammer workouts can now be done anywhere - in a park, gym, Crossfit box, or at home and multiple users can workout together in small spaces with the Core Hammer, which fits in nicely with MostFit's mantra of helping the user be the "Most Fit" they can be - anywhere, any time.

MostFit SYN Rings allow the user to suspend weight plates from an Olympic weightlifting bar creating instability; forcing the user to engage more core and stability muscles and increase overall strength. The rings allow the weight plates to move in all directions, including forward, back, side-to-side, up-and-down and in circular motions.

"Stability weight training with the MostFit SYN Rings promotes core stabilization, explosive muscle engagement and athletic development - it's a whole new way to train," says Dr. Santo Riva PT, DPT, OCS, NASM-CPT.

The MostFit Suspension Strap offers "grab-and-go exercise" at little cost. It's a safe, affordable and most importantly, portable way to get your workout on - at home, at the office or on the road. Bodyweight training with the MostFit Suspension Strap will strengthen major muscles, while improving balance and core strength. It's designed to be a single, contained unit, and all adjustments are made using just the body. There are no extra parts or adjustable clips to get in the way of the workout and the anchor is attached. Additionally, the MostFit Suspension Strap weighs significantly less than other products available, and it contains no metal parts, so it can easily be brought in your carry-on luggage for air travel.

"If there's one thing that my passion and experience as a fitness instructor has taught me, it's that health and wellness don't have to be out of reach," says Andrew Gavigan, Founder and President of MostFit. "I was inspired to create the MostFit brand and line of products in order to make working out more interesting and accessible to everyone and to innovate well into the future."

The MostFit product line also includes Resistance Loops, Resistance Tubes and Resistance Bands, as well as exercise mats.

MostFit has formed distribution partnerships with all the right players, including Perform Better, Gopher Sport, Power Systems, and can also be found in key retail outlets in and around L.A. and in Canada, as well as online at http://Most-Fit.com/ .

About MostFit:

Founded by trainer Andrew Gavigan in 2011, MostFit is focused on creating and sharing affordable, efficient and accessible fitness equipment that empowers individuals to get stronger and to workout anywhere, any time.

MostFit is dedicated to promoting fitness throughout the community, as a means to health and happiness. Their goal is to make fitness enjoyable, accessible and realistic - which is paramount to creating a healthy body image and ultimately, success.

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