How to Stop a Runny Nose
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Heat Rash Treatment
September 7th, 2011 |Heat rash is a general term used to describe skin problems associated with heat exposure. Excessive sweating leads to clogged pores, which is the most common cause of heat rash. Once the pores are clogged they stop excreting sweat, leading to a flare up. Heat rash occurs most frequently during the summer and in hot humid climates. Most of the time the condition fades on its own, but severe rashes right might require medical attention.
Heat rash is rarely serious, but there are situations when it might be a concern. When babies and young children develop heat rash, parents should…
Gout Treatment
September 7th, 2011 |Gout is caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals in the body’s joints and tissues. It is frequently associated with arthritis and shares many of the same symptoms as arthritis, including swelling and pain. Gout flare-ups are painful and, in some cases, debilitating. Recent medical developments have led to gout treatment via prescription medication, but these are not your only option. There are natural ways to lessen the severity of pain, reduce the length of an attack, and even completely avoid a flare-up.
When an outbreak occurs, it is important to rest, elevate the affected area, and monitor your…
Cold Sore Remedies
September 7th, 2011 |Cold sores are rarely serious, but they are very painful. They occur inside of the mouth or on the lips, and are similar to blisters or canker sores. They are very contagious and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores appear as white or red dots or bumps in the mouth and they usually tingle or burn in the days leading up to a full-blown outbrak. There is no cure for cold sores, but there cold sore remedies that reduce the severity and frequency of occurrence.
The pain from a cold sore typically lasts about a week. Natural…
Is OptionsHouse a Scam? An OptionsHouse.com Review
June 18th, 2011 |Is OptionsHouse a Scam? A 2011 OptionsHouse.com Review
OptionsHouse, doing business as OptionsHouse LLC since 2005, is a market maker owned by PEAK6 Investments. PEAK6 has been in business since 1997 in both the stock options and derivatives market.
The big draw to OptionsHouse is based on their promotions. At one time, OptionsHouse offered 100 free trades and $2.95 trades after those first 100 expired. Unfortunately for traders, the $2.95 price has inflated slightly to $3.95 for stock trades. $3.95 per trade is still a great deal, considering that most brokers are changing in the range of $7 to $12,…
Medifast Reviews
June 17th, 2011 |Medifast Reviews
Medifast is a five-step meal replacement diet plan recommended by doctors and nutritionists for a wide range of health concerns. Because Medifast Meals are low in fat content and are created to meet low glycemic index requirements, they are not just safe for people with type 2 diabetes, they are often used by physicians to help treat diabetic patients. Medifast Meals come in gluten-free varieties and a few other special meal plans to meet patient’s weight loss and health needs. Special Medifast Meal plans exist for vegetarians, diabetics, Medifast Meals for teens, seniors, nursing mothers, even people suffering…
TheHipChick Coupon Codes
June 16th, 2011 |TheHipChick Coupon Codes 2011
TheHipChick prides itself on offering clothes worn by celebrities and fashion icons at discounted prices. When you shop around at THeHipChick, you’ll notice photos of celebrities wearing the clothing items in place of anonymous models. Not every item for sale at TheHipChick was worn by a celeb, but the ones that were are easy to pick out.
The discounted prices allow you to dress like a celeb without an A-list budget, though prices are still pretty steep. That’s where THeHipChick coupon codes and promos come into play.
2011 TheHipChick Coupon Codes
Most of the savings and…
Discover Card Services
June 16th, 2011 |Discover Card Services
Discover Card appeared in 1985 as a financial service of Sears. Since then, Discover has become its own entity, breaking away from MorganStanleyDeanWitter in 2007. The Discover Card competed with the two credit giants in America (VISA and MasterCard) where other credit card programs failed.
The Discover Card Difference
Discover Card was popular for a variety of reasons: for starters, unlike VISA and MasterCard, the Discover Card had no annual fee, the first national credit card to offer that feature. Discover Cards had slightly higher credit limits than its two main competitors, and Discover customers were the first in…
eBags Coupons – Coupon Code for eBags.com
June 15th, 2011 |eBags Coupons – Coupon Code for eBags.com 2011
eBags.com was founded in 1998 as a web-only retailer of handbags, backpacks, and bags and accessories of all kinds. Employing nearly 100 people at their headquarters in Colorado, eBags now sells more than 600 brands of bags and accessories with a focus on purses and designer bags more than luggage, as was the company’s initial focus.
Coupon Code for eBags.com 2011
Right now, the most common coupon code for eBags.com 2011 is “EMSSCM70.” This code is good for 20% off your entire order and free shipping. This over is good no matter…
1950s’ Halloween Costume Ideas
June 14th, 2011 |1950s’ Halloween Costume Ideas
America in the 1950s is thought of as a time of conservative dress and behavior, the “golden age” of American commerce. We had a huge middle class, a vibrant pop culture scene, and the beginnings of both the Cold War and the conflict in Vietnam.
1950s’ Halloween costumes are popular because they’re relatively easy to put together, they’re easy to recognize, and something about the 50s makes us go nuts. Nostalgia for the 50s spiked in the 70s and 80s but is still going strong, judging by the popularity of Halloween costumes based on life in…
Kindle Reviews
June 10th, 2011 |Kindle Reviews 2011
Most of the Kindle reviews written in 2011 mention that eBook sales are spiking. (If you don’t know what a Kindle is, see this page: What Is a Kindle?) Reviewers are quick to point out that Amazon is now selling more eBooks than actual books, and though that number is not yet true for the book market in general (paper books still outsell eBooks 5 to 1) it is seen as a trend that book publishers and book sellers should keep an eye on.
In 2011, there are two basic versions of the Kindle for sale–Kindle 3…
Who Sells Kindle?
June 9th, 2011 |Who Sells Kindle?
Since the Kindle’s release in 2007, industry analysts estimate that Amazon has sold over 5 million units, though the actual numbers haven’t been released. For a long time, you could only purchase the Kindle directly from Amazon, but in recent months, major American retailers have gotten into the Kindle game, selling the device as part of a deal with Amazon.
eBooks now make up 15 percent of the American book sales market, and this move to introduce Amazon’s popular eReader into the bricks and mortar retail store market should push that number even higher. Here’s a look…
Does Google Docs Work on an iPad?
June 8th, 2011 |Does Google Docs Work on an iPad?
The buzz about the iPad was that the device would (eventually) replace netbooks for everyday functions. When I bought my iPad, my expectations were pretty low. As a tech junkie and Apple fanboy, I pretty much had to pick up an iPad even though I had major doubts about its abilities. No Flash? No HDMI? Still, I stood in line and paid for what I thought may be little more than a fancy paperweight.
Now that Google offers GoDocs for iPad and iPhone, my paperweight’s value has skyrocketed. For example–at this very moment,…
Kobo vs. Kindle
June 7th, 2011 |Kobo vs. Kindle
Popular book and entertainment retailer Borders was not going to get left in the dust by Barnes and Noble and Amazon–Borders has finally entered the eBook world with the Kobo.
Kobo’s biggest appeal when it debuted was its price–just $149, at the time about $50 less than the cheapest of the other big name eReaders. With the release of the new $149 Wi-Fi version of the Nook and the $139 Wi-Fi Kindle, that price advantage has disappeared.
As a Kindle owner, I am really attached to my Amazon device. I have my issues with the Kindle (no…
Is the iPad a Disappointment?
June 6th, 2011 |Is the iPad a Disappointment?
When the iPad rolled out in early 2010, the consensus was that the device was a huge disappointment. Jokes about the device being nothing more than a “big iPhone” notwithstanding, users of the first-gen iPad had plenty to complain about: the screen size was a let-down, with as much as 20% of the surface of the device made up of bezel. iPhone apps displayed poorly (usually a tiny screen with a lot of black space around the edges) and those apps that were “translated” for the iPad were simply doubled in pixel size, making text-based…
Frosted Flakes Coupons
June 3rd, 2011 |Kellogg Cereal Printable Sale Codes
Frosted Flakes coupons help the discount shopper save on their grocery bill by taking money off your grocery bill with a printable coupon.
Searching online turns up multiple Frosted Flakes discount sites with their own sales offers. Many of these are going to copy each other, since shoppers take the codes and post them on other sites, but with a little patience, you’ll find hidden sales gems amongst the host of savings.
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Promotions
Go to the official Kellogg Company promotions and coupon sign-up pages for the latest special offers from the company…
Fruit Loops Coupons
June 2nd, 2011 |Savings on Cereal – Kelloggs Promo Codes
Free Fruit Loops coupons are available from more online sources than you would imagine. Buyers can search for up-to-date 2011 promotions at the official Kellogg Company website or find printable coupons and promo codes at independent web addresses across the Internet.
Kellogg Company Coupons
This Kellogg’s Promotions and Coupons page is a good place to acquire Fruit Loops savings, along with discounts and promotions on other brands of cereal from Kellogg’s. Search promotions with the internal search engine using the brand names you buy.
Shoppers also can shop for savings on this Kelloggs…
Special K Coupons
June 1st, 2011 |Printable Coupon Discounts
Printable Special K Coupons are available on a number of coupon websites on the Internet, but if you’ve been reading this week, you already know that. I wanted to discuss some alternative places to find print-off savings for Kellogg and Special K foods. Here in 2011, parent companies and specialty websites are each getting into the game. Let me explain.
Special K Coupons on Kellogg Site
The first place to find Special K coupons is to go to the Kellogg website, where you can sign up to learn about special offers and discounts on Special K cereal…
Raisin Bran Coupons
May 31st, 2011 |Print Off Discounts on Cereal
Raisin Bran coupons can be found online, if you search long enough through the online coupons sites that offer promo codes and free printable coupons.
Most of the time, you’ll probably want to search through grocery coupon pages and supermarket retail chain websites.
Raisin Bran Discounts at Retail-Me-Not
Retail Me Not actually has a small coupons page specifically for Raisin Bran cereal items, which I actually didn’t expect to find. As you’ll read in greater detail about below, Raisin Bran is a generic food item these days, so you’ll find the product sold by many…
Lucky Charms Coupons
May 30th, 2011 |Magically Delicious Discounts
Lucky Charms coupons are no longer just available off the back of cereal boxes or inserts to the Sunday newspaper. You can download and print cereal coupons off the Internet these days. Just log onto one of a number of online coupon websites, find a coupon code or free printable coupon, and use your printer to produce a ready-made coupon for use in stores.
If you do your shopping online, you don’t even have to do that. All you have to do is copy down the coupon code and get your discount when you check out at…
What Should I Put on My Business Card?
May 14th, 2011 |Even if you’re just starting out in business, you’ve probably seen and handled hundreds of different business cards in your life. Some business cards are great, some are downright awful. But simple exposure to business cards is not usually enough to educate a person about what kind of information should go on a business card. How do you know if you have everything you need on the front and back of your business card?
Until you’ve been in business for a few years and gone through a couple of redesigns on your business card, don’t leave it up to your…
Where Can I Play Free Card Games Online?
May 13th, 2011 |Free card games online are easy to find. But depending on what kind of card game you want to play, some choices are better than others. I love to play card games, and I have ever since I was a kid. My mom taught us to play all kinds of games, including card games like solitaire, spades, and blackjack. I prefer to play with other people over drinks so that we can socialize face-to-face while we play. But I enjoy playing some card games on the Internet too. Here are some of my favorite places at which to play, organized…
What is a Structured Settlement?
May 12th, 2011 |Annual Compensation Payments
A structured settlement is a court-ordered set of periodic payments which stem from a lawsuit for damages or a legal agreement to settle damages in a tort case. The structured settlement calls for compensation payments for damages or workers’ compensation and is subject to the Internal Revenue Code Section 104.
Structured settlements have only been around for a generation or two, as the first structured payment plan occurred in a British court case in the 1970s. This type of payment replaced lump sum payment plans, which were the rule in damage claims before that time. The innovation…
What Is a Normal Cholesterol Range?
May 11th, 2011 |A normal cholesterol range is somewhere between 70 and 130 for LDL or bad cholesterol. A normal, healthy total cholesterol score needs to be under 200. HDL cholesterol tends to be to 1/3rd or 1/4th of your total cholesterol score and (in general) the higher this number, the better condition your arterial system is in.
Normal Cholesterol Levels
Below is a list of the normal cholesterol levels for your average person. Any number above the first number posted below tends to be getting into the danger area, often termed “borderline”. Any number above the second number posted in each column…
How Do Pain Killers Work?
May 10th, 2011 |Medicines and drugs known as “pain killers” work in two major and quite different ways: one is to stop the pain signals and the other is to stop the cause of the pain.
How and when each of these occurs should be discussed separately, so I’ll discuss how painkillers works to stop the pain signals, and how the pain killers work to stop the source of the pain.
Painkillers and Headaches
Imagine you have a headache, whether it’s a headache caused from a migraine, a hangover, or simply eye strain. When you have a headache, it’s usually because a blood…
What Is Vitamin K?
May 9th, 2011 |What Is Ketamine?
Vitamin K or Ketamine is a type of vitamin found most often in green leaves which helps human blood in the clotting process. There are three vitamins in the Vitamin K family: phylloquinon, menaquinone, and menadione. These three vitamins’ names usually are shorted to Vitamins K1, K2, and K3.
Taking Vitamin K helps those who have trouble with blood clotting. Ketamine modifies certain proteins which aid in coagulation, which helps in the synthesis of a blood clotting enzyme prothrombin, which is found in the liver. If you are taking blood thinners, you should consult a doctor before…
What Are Fat Replacement Products?
May 1st, 2011 |What Are Fat Replacement Products?
You’re probably more familiar with fat replacement products than you think. Any time you drink low-fat milk (1%, 2%, etc.) you are consuming a fat replacement product of some kind. In low-fat milk, fat replacement products are inserted to take the place of the fat that is removed. Without something to replace the fat that is taken out, the milk would have a strange consistency, mouth-feel, and taste.
Fat replacement products, also known as fat replacers, can take the place of carbohydrates, proteins, or fat based, not just fat. The only requirement is that they…
Peru Desserts – Peruvian Dessert Recipes
April 30th, 2011 |Peru Desserts – Peruvian Dessert Recipes
Desserts were introduced to Peru by Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century. That isn’t to say that the native people of Peru never ate sweets or “after-dinner treats” . . . just that what we think of today as Peruvian desserts are heavily influenced by European sweet confections.
Here’s a list of awesome Peruvian desserts, along with a few short recipes.
Huevo Chimbo — a very rich dessert, something like an egg custard and something like traditional Spanish flan, usually served with local nuts and berries.
Encanelado — a light and fluffy egg-based cake…
Bubble and Squeak Recipe
April 29th, 2011 |Bubble and Squeak Recipe
Bubble and Squeak is an Irish recipe beloved all over the UK. Though dishes like Spotted Dick, Bubble and Squeak, and Colcanon are fast disappearing from UK tables, they are still popular both in England and Ireland and abroad, especially as “pub food” or among foodie populations.
Bubble and Squeak was traditionally made with leftover bits from a roasting pan. Old-school Bubble and Squeak was usually a “meatless” dish, though the juices and drippings from the roast were still very much all over the leftover roast veggies and other tasty bits, so it can’t be called…
How to Get Rid of Pimples Overnight
April 28th, 2011 |How to Get Rid of Pimples Overnight
You’ve got a big date on Saturday–it’s Friday night and you’ve got a giant volcano of a pimple on your face. What to do?
Thankfully, you’re not the first person in the world to have to deal with a problem pimple in less than twenty-four hours. Follow this simple plan to get rid of your pimples while you snooze.
1. Wash your face with an acne soap. Use the soap of your choice, something like Clearasil. For people with really oily skin, two washes may work better. Be careful when it is time…
How to Describe Yourself
April 27th, 2011 |How to Describe Yourself
Most of us aren’t comfortable with the idea of describing ourselves in any context. There’s lots of different reasons why you may need to be good at this. Online dating profiles are little more than self-descriptions with a few optional pictures and some emoticons. Even more serious–lots of job applications these days require you to describe yourself in a certain number of words. And what about meeting someone in public that you’ve never seen before? How would you tell them who to look for if you’re shy about describing yourself?
Here’s a guide to describing yourself.…
How to Make Donuts
April 26th, 2011 |How to Make Donuts
I know what you’re thinking–who has the time to make donuts when Krispy Kreme is right down the street? Look up the nutritional facts on commercially-produced donuts. Go ahead, we’ll wait.
Making donuts on your own at home is a great way to control the ingredients that go into the fried, fluffy treats that everyone loves. Maybe there’s a cop that lives in your neighborhood and you want to get on his good side? Whatever your reason for wanting to make donuts on your own, we’ve got you covered.
Ingredients
Vegetable oil, for frying
3 1/3…
How to Propose
April 25th, 2011 |How to Propose
If a marriage proposal were just a matter of buying a ring, dropping to one knee, and asking the girl of your dreams to marry you, making a proposal would be easy. Unfortunately for you, buddy, you live in the year 2011. That means you have to make a special proposal of marriage–something unique that will knock your girlfriend’s socks off.
Asking a woman for her hand in marriage is one of the most stressful events in a man’s life. You feel pressure to buy the perfect ring, to make the perfect reservation, to look your best,…
What Is Bread Mold?
April 22nd, 2011 |What Is Bread Mold?
Bread mold is a type of fungus that likes to grow on bread because it is often warm and moist. Bread mold needs warmth and moisture, along with oxygen, to thrive. Bread provides an ideal substrate (or living surface) for various types of molds.
Bread Mold Facts
Believe it or not, bread mold is actually a type of plant. Molds grow much faster than traditional plants, due mostly to the fact that their reproductive parts float around in the air, constantly looking for a place to land and thrive. It just so happens that bread, with its…
What to Do with a Broken PS3?
April 21st, 2011 |What to Do with a Broken PS3?
You’re in the middle of a marathon Batman: Arkham Asylum session and your PS3 stops working. Maybe the disc simply won’t read or (even worse) the machine turns off and won’t turn back on. It’s happened to plenty of people before you–and unfortunately, there’s nothing saying it won’t happen again. Generally, Sony’s gaming systems are reliable. Give your PS3 a well-ventilated space, keep the dust away from the machine, and try to avoid throwing it up against the wall and you probably won’t have any trouble. But for those gamers who can’t bring…
What Is Aloe Vera Gel?
April 20th, 2011 |What Is Aloe Vera Gel?
Aloe vera is the scientific name of the plant known as “true aloe” or “medicinal aloe.” The plant form of aloe vera is a succulent, meaning it is a plant that stores water. These plants usually thrive in dry areas where retaining water is a survival tactic. Other types of succulent plants include pitcher plants and most species of cacti.
Aloe vera is prized in many cultures because of its uses in natural remedies. Reportedly, aloe vera and the extracts from the aloe vera plant can be used to treat wounds, burns, minor skin infections, certain types of…
What Are DUI Checkpoints?
April 19th, 2011 |What Are DUI Checkpoints?
You may have seen them on the highways and byways of America especially during high-traffic times, late at night, or during the holidays. In general, DUI checkpoints are regular points along high-traffic roads that allow police and other peace officers to examine drivers to make sure they aren’t driving in an impaired state.
DUI checkpoints take many forms–some are simply patrol cars checking speed and safety, and pulling over drivers who appear to be impaired for a closer check. Other checkpoints are more invasive–all cars travelling along a certain stretch of road must pull over and…
What Are 8 Pack Abs? How Do You Get 8 Pack Abs
April 18th, 2011 |What Are 8 Pack Abs? How Do You Get 8 Pack Abs
Ab muscles are the holy grail of abdominal workouts. You could even go one step further and say that a good set of ab muscles is the ultimate goal of most people’s entire workout plans. Sure, people will say that the goal of their workout routine is to be “physically fit” or “healthy”, but really they want that sexy 6 pack and the respect and attention it gets them.
Well-defined ab muscles have a specific appearance that gives them the nickname “6 pack”–if you look at the photo…
Who Is Winsome Wood?
March 27th, 2011 |If you’ve done any amount of shopping for furniture for your home, there’s a good chance you have probably heard of Winsome Wood but really, who are they? Are they different than any other home decor and furniture company? What exactly makes them stand out above the rest? In today’s economy it’s important to know your hard-earned money is being spent on a high quality product that will last.
Winsome Wood History
Although Winsome Wood has not been around as long as some other manufacturers have. Everything they’ve done so far has been right! Since 1977, Winsome Wood has been…
Who Is Matt Mullenweg?
March 26th, 2011 |Born in 1984, Matt Mullenweg is a very young entrepreneur who is the mastermind behind WordPress. He was born in Houston, Texas and is now on the list of Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web according to Business Week. If that’s not enough, he’s made PC World’s list for Top 50 People on the Web and Inc.com’s list of 30 Under 30. He did all this before many people even finish school or move out of their parent’s house.
Career History by Year
Although you may simply associate his name and immediately think of all the brilliant and…
Who Is Tony Horton?
March 25th, 2011 |One of the popular names and well-known faces in fitness today belongs to Tony Horton. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island on July 2nd, 1958, he is the man behind Power 90 Extreme, a home exercise system developed in conjunction with Beachbody. Despite the fact that he always wanted to be an actor, it became clear in the 1980s that fitness was his calling.
Getting Into Exercise
If you have searched online for a Bowflex dumbbells review, Tony Horton’s name probably comes up quite often because his program is literally the talk of the fitness world but he certainly wasn’t always…
Who Is GEICO?
March 24th, 2011 |Founded in 1936, Government Employees Insurance Company, otherwise known as GEICO, is one of the most popular insurance companies in the country, thanks to their great rates and memorable ad campaigns. Leo and Lillian Goodwin set out to provide federal government employees as well as their families with insurance. Such an audience was targeted because it was assumed they would be a less risky group. Today, GEICO is known as the company to turn to for affordable coverage regardless if you’re a federal government employee or not.
History of GEICO
Despite the company starting as a very small,…
Who Is State Farm?
March 23rd, 2011 |George Jacob Mecherle, a retired insurance salesman and farmer founded State Farm in 1922. Today they insure more homes and cars than any other insurance company in the United States and are quickly becoming a top contender in Canada as well. State Farm is a mutual company that is owned by its policyholders and ranked 34 on the prestigious Fortune 500 list.
Mecherle’s Vision
Mecherle simply wanted to do things right and fair, treating customers like a neighbor, a vision still true today. State Farm began originally, strictly as an automobile insurance company, offering only a single line. Today they…
Who Is Adobe?
March 22nd, 2011 |Many people find themselves asking who Adobe is when their computer prompts them to download an update every once in a while but most have no idea what the program actually does. Simply put, Adobe is a multimedia platform that is used so that video and other animation will work on web pages.
Overview
Adobe was founded by John Warnock and Charles Geschke in December 1982 and was later incorporated in California in 1983. Interestingly, Adobe was named after the creek by the same name that is in Los Eltos, California, that ran directly behind Warnocks’s home. Adobe employs nearly…
Who Is Weight Watchers?
March 20th, 2011 |Weight Watchers is a name that has been synonymous losing weight and getting fit for years now. So it should come as no surprise to find out that there are millions of people that swear by this program as a great way to lose weight. A lot of people may wonder where Weight Watchers got its start; so here we’ll have a look at where the company came from and how they are doing nowadays.
September 1961
It was at this date in Queens, NY that Jean Neditch first conceived of what would eventually become Weight Watchers. Jean weighed about…
What Are Home Gallery Stores?
March 19th, 2011 |Home Gallery Stores is a family-owned furniture store who has been in the business of providing quality products at exceptional prices since 1913. Lee Krumbein, who is the current President of the business, is the son to Nathaniel, who helped his father (along with his two brothers), build the company to the impressive success that it is today.
Why Home Gallery Stores Are So Successful
There are many reasons why Home Gallery Stores have remained a top-rated choice for home furnishings for nearly a century. This is a company that started out as a small dream in Goldsboro, North Carolina…
What Is a Wet Bar?
March 18th, 2011 |With the economic times being what they are people having less discretionary income to spend, entertaining at home has become an attractive alternative to going out for a night on the town. If you have a group of friends over or you just spend the evening with your significant other staying home can be just as satisfying as the nightlife in the big city.
If you’re one of those people who truly enjoys entertaining at home you really should consider buying or building a wet bar to make your entertainment space even more enjoyable. Having a wet bar is not…
Who is Allstate?
March 17th, 2011 |Founded in 1931, Allstate was originally part of the well-known Sears, Roebuck & Co., but became a completely independent company in 1995. For over 75 years, agency owners and Allstate leaders revolutionized the way that vehicle claims are handled. They fought to make seat belt laws mandatory and played a key role in making consumers aware of the benefits of airbags back in the 1980s. Allstate is the largest insurance company in the nation.
General Information
Allstate is a Fortune 100 company who sells 13 lines of major insurance and they also offer banking services and investment and retirement products.…
Who is Medifast?
March 17th, 2011 |The 1970s through the 1980s was a time of plenty for the weight loss and fitness industries. A fad diet was born every time you turned around and we all went out and bought an exercise mat. Dr. William Vitale, on the other hand, tried something different. In 1980, Dr. Vitale created a diet plan one could only get prescribed from their doctor called Medifast.
In the Beginning
Medifast was quickly picked up doctors by doctors and distributed to overweight patients. It was a true success story; so successful, in fact, that Medifast could pick up new properties and evolve…
Who is Nutrisystem?
March 16th, 2011 |If you are looking to get fit, you’ve probably thought about what kind of dietary changes you need to make and you’ve probably stumbled across Nutrisystem during your research. If you want to know more about this successful weight loss program, you’ve come to the right place.
In 1971, Harold Katz was sitting around in his native Philadelphia and had an idea after seeing his mother’s weight loss struggles. Katz had no college degree or other nutritionist training, yet he founded a weight loss program that broke commonly-held preconceptions about fitness by focusing on not only a low calorie diet,…