YourPetsLife.com, an emerging leader in the online pet health community, asks pet owners to be mindful of treats this holiday season. We realize that the holidays mean lots of rich and fatty foods for most people. Who can resist … candy, cookies, fudge, egg nog, pumpkin pie, not to mention the home cooked meals and family togetherness? It’s all in the spirit of the season.

While we may not be able to resist the urge to overindulge ourselves, we can and should resist the urge to overindulge our pets. “Let’s face it, we all sneak table treats to our pets every now and then,” said Robin Perdue, President of Your Pet’s Life. “It’s hard to say ‘no’ to those wanting eyes. And, the excited look on their little face when they realize they are getting a ‘special treat,’ is priceless,” Perdue added. But, tread lightly down this path!!

Animals have a very short span of contentment. Their contented state lasts long enough for them to swallow the last bite. Then, those wanting eyes are right back in your face, watching your every move… expecting… hoping… guilting. If you head down this path, be prepared to deal with it every single time you sit down for a meal.

But, the annoyance of a begging animal is just part of the problem. If your pet gets too use to human food, they may stop eating their own food altogether. Pets can be very finicky in these circumstances, always holding out for something that tastes better. And, if you don’t give in to their desires, they may take matters into their own hands or, I guess we should say paws. Don’t be surprised to find your pet sneaking in to devour food that was left in their reach or rummaging through the garbage can while you’re not looking. This can be a real nuisance!

If these problems aren’t enough, consider the health of your pet. Table scraps can lead to indigestion, upset tummies, vomiting and diarrhea. Pets have a very sensitive system. Upsetting the balance of that system can cause them all kinds of health issues. Table scraps can also be high in fat and sugar, which can lead to weight problems, heart problems, pancreatitus and diabetes. And, some human foods are toxic to pets. According to Perdue, these foods should be avoided at all cost:

HCG Diet Direct offers surprise discount for the holidays. Prospective dieters are choosing to stay away from HCG diet injections and are opting for homeopathic formulas with comparable weight loss results. To access the surprise holiday discount prospective dieters can go to the homepage and click on the HCG Diet Direct holiday logo.

Individuals who are nervous about starting the HCG Diet Direct very low calorie diet during the holiday season can access the following tips:

1. Focus on traditions that are not food based. For instance: decorating the house, movies, spending time with family and friends.

2. Offer to bring food items to social gatherings that are HCG approved. For instance: vegetable platter, fruit platter, etc.

3. As host/hostess offer HCG approved foods that mix well for large groups: grilled chicken, salad, etc.

4. Avoid sauces and dressings. Stick to foods that you can identify; no casseroles.

In addition to the basic tips above, HCG Diet Direct offers numerous videos and articles that include tip sheets, recipes, testimonials, advice and more. These informative resources are one of the main advantages of working with the company. In addition, they provide a full line of supportive products to maximize weight loss: B Vitamin Complex Sublingual, HCG Diet Direct Recipe Guide, HCG Diet Maintenance Kit, HCG Diet Metabolizer & Energy Supplement, Hormone Charger and Balance Formula, Natural Colon and Liver Cleanse, Thyroid Function Supplement, Ultimate Wheat Grass Plus, Growth Hormones Kit and Virtual Doctor Consultation.

Homeopathic HCG weight loss formula is the basis for a fast weight loss plan that can be used to achieve drastic weight loss without invasive procedures and with no known HCG diet side effects. It is one of the most healthy fast weight loss plans. When dieters buy HCG they follow the included protocol. Oral HCG drops are taken three times daily and paired with a careful eating plan. The results of the standard 26-30 day program can provide an average of 1 to 2 pounds of weight loss per day.

To get further information on HCG Diet Direct or the HCG Diet contact:

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Therapy-G is being recognized as the most technologically advanced hair-loss treatment and hair-thinning treatment system available today. The unique formulas enable you to detoxify, nourish, and stimulate the follicle, volumize, moisturize, and protect the hair as well as enhance styling.

This unique system is the first to offer DEEP CLEANSING AND NEUTRALIZATION of toxins, free radicals, and DHT while at the same time stimulating renewed growth by nourishing the follicles, without drying the hair and scalp. The follicle stimulator is directed at retaining the hair on the head for a longer time by extending the growth stage of the hair cycle. It also contains the patented TRYPTOBOND GUARD. Tryptobond Guard is amino acid-based and attaches itself to each hair strand it comes in contact with. It does NOT rinse off the hair. Tryptobond Guard protects hair from sun’s UV damage, breakage, color and tonality changes, and surface damage from styling stress.

Therapy-G is not only for people who are losing their hair but also for people who have fine hair. It enables these people to experience thicker, fuller and healthier hair that is protected from sun damage, styling stress and color changes.

Beautiful hair begins from the inside out, that is where Therapy-G vitamins come in. With today’s living styles that include tremendous stress, varying diets, varying medications and varying exercise patterns it is important to ensure that your body receives 100% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of all the vitamins, minerals and amino acids necessary for healthy hair.

Therapy-G is different in that it contains patented tryptobond guard™, which allows the follicle stimulator to be rinsed from the hair, and the MAP™, which allows for greater absorption and effectiveness of the nutrients.

Many other products require leaving the stimulating products in the hair causing unwanted aroma, flat, lifeless, and unstyleable hair.

Tryptobond guard is a patented cationic ( attaches itself to the hair) ingredient designed to protect the hair from sun exposure damage, such as breakage, styling stress, surface damage, and color changes. Being cationic and substantive to the hair, it means that it does not rinse out when you rinse the antioxidant shampoo, the follicle stimulator or the conditioning treatment from your hair. This technological breakthrough enables the Moist Application Process (MAP)

NutriiVeda? Accell is formulated to satisfy all three essential pillars needed for complete metabolic support, boosting your metabolism, burning excess fat while increasing healthy digestion, and improving the body?s response to stress. ?The United States has seen a dramatic increase in obesity with almost 60% of the American population being overweight or obese,? says Andrew Mangeris, Vice President of Marketing. Andrew then goes on to say ?As a health and wellness company, Zrii wanted to create a product that allowed individuals to receive the optimal health benefits they need each day with a healthy alternative to the sugary sodas and energy drinks, that will boost their metabolic burn through out the day.?

Conveniently packaged in stick packs, NutriiVeda? Accell can be taken during the day, between meals, to give you a healthy alternative to the common beverages? diet soda, sugary drinks, coffee and tea. The result is a boost in your metabolic burn, healthy B Vitamins, burning more fat and helping the body deal with stress in a healthy way. The product contains four key Ayurvedic herbs, Ashwaganda, Trikatu, Brahmi and Vidanga.

Formally launched in May 2008, Zrii

Recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal the extraordinary loss of life to prescription drug overdoses is being suffered by families in some states. This report shows that New Mexico has the highest rate of overdose deaths and West Virginia has the second highest rate of overdose deaths. Unless there are more effective treatment programs like Narconon Arrowhead, we could continue to see a rise in these deaths.

It?s not surprising that New Mexico is in first place. Mexican drug cartels are housed just across the border and have their eyes on this lucrative market. They have been known to recruit Mexican schoolchildren who cross the border to go to US schools to do their trafficking for them. Drug cartels also use ultralight aircraft to move products into New Mexican cities.

The New Mexico Drug Trafficking High Intensity Area report conducted by the Drug Enforcement Agency reported that many of the young people in this area who are abusing heroin first got addicted to prescription opiates. They may switch to heroin if they can?t get the prescription drugs they normally abuse. Increases in prescription drug abuse both build the market for heroin and result in overdose deaths. New Mexican addicts are likely to commit prescription fraud, steal drugs or obtain drugs from friends. Admissions for treatment of prescription drug opiates have been steadily increasing.

When the Prospects are Grim, Families Need to Find Effective Rehab

Families who see a loved one losing everything to an addiction are often desperate to find a solution that works. But short term rehabs frequently do not provide enough time and treatment to result in lasting sobriety. And some families, going down this route two, three or more times, know that prescribing substitute opiates like methadone, buprenorphine or Suboxone most often do not result in the person learning how to live a sober life. Most of these families, in turn, are looking for something better.

Many families in both New Mexico and West Virginia, as well as the other states, have found their solution at Narconon Arrowhead, a long-term drug rehab program in Southeastern Oklahoma. In three to five months on average, an addicted person can find himself (or herself) sober again, with cravings much reduced or even eliminated, and restored life skills that enable him to make the right choices to continue that sobriety.

?The Narconon program started out offering help to heroin addicts inside the Arizona State Prison system in 1966,? observed Derry Hallmark, Director of Admissions for Narconon Arrowhead. ?We now help people all over the United States recover from addiction to opiates or other addictive substances. Since 1992, we have made sure to meet or exceed certification or accreditation requirements for both state and national agencies so we can offer families the greatest confidence when they trust their loved ones to us.?

The Narconon Arrowhead program uses a combination of elements to reduce cravings and relieve the guilt and depression that routinely accompany addiction. There?s a thorough detoxification process that uses nutritional supplements, moderate exercise and time in a sauna to activate the body?s ability to flush out stored drug toxins. Also offered is life skills training to rehabilitate a person?s ability to identify those associates who would derail one?s ability to stay sober including those who would support sobriety. There?s a training course that teaches a person how they can recover their personal integrity after the dishonesty and manipulation of addiction, among other services.

?Families who want to help a loved one recover from addiction to an opiate or any drug or alcohol should contact us immediately to find out how Narconon Arrowhead is different and how it can make a remarkable difference in the life of their loved one. Addiction is deadly. We recommend that families act now to prevent further tragedy,? concluded Mr. Hallmark.

To contact Narconon Arrowhead and find out about their unique method of recovery, call 1-800-468-6933 today.

Swanson Health Products has been chosen as one of the first health companies in America to introduce Michio Kushi?s new Fermented Superfood Complex with preB

VitaGreens is a totally vegetarian nutrient-packed whole food formula that is guaranteed to improve overall health and quality of life throughout the body. It?s formulated with over 40 concentrated greens, fruits and vital nutrients in every serving. As a high-powered green formula it can help increase energy, reduce pain, fight off illnesses, improve cardiovascular health, increase mental clarity and help people age well.

Every scoop of VitaGreens contains an optimal dose of superfoods such as: spirulina, chlorella, oat beta glucan, apple fiber pectin, spinach juice power, probiotics, grapeseed extract, broccoli juice power, milk thistle seed extract, green tea leaf extract, acerola cherry power, aloe leaf power, blueberry power, and much more.

VitaGreens and its whole food ingredients have been proven to offer the body support and balance which is essential for keeping you feeling and looking healthy.

About VitalMax Vitamins,

Since 1997 VitalMax Vitamins has offered a great selection of high quality vitamins that have been researched and developed by leading anti-aging and alternative medicine doctors and nutritionists. All of their supplements are formulated with the purest of materials under strict manufacturing standards by the FDA and GMP guidelines. VitalMax Vitamins is considered as one of the most trusted nutritional companies in America.

For more information about VitalMax Vitamins products, visit their website http://www.VitalmaxVitamins.com

At the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery, with the support of New Life Bariatric Supplements in Knoxville, TN, board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Stephen Boyce offers custom diet plans and a number of supplements and bariatric vitamins to help his weight loss surgery patients stay healthy through the process of losing weight. In support of medically supervised to surgical weight loss treatment, Dr. Boyce says New Life Bariatric Supplements strives to meet their patients? needs and desires, which is why the center recently announced the scientific improvement of several important and popular products and services, such as bariatric surgery meal replacement plans, gastric bypass diet plans, and weight loss surgery vitamins in Knoxville. TN.

To off-set potential vitamin deficiencies that can occur during the dramatic weight loss achieved with gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery procedures, Dr. Boyce and New Life Bariatric Supplements recently began carrying an orange chewable vitamin with improved texture and added calcium to ensure patients receive necessary nutrients. Dr. Boyce says the most common deficiencies in bariatric patients tend to be Vitamin D, Iron, and Calcium; therefore, the additional calcium in the weight loss surgery vitamins, along with the improved texture and taste, helps patients continue the supplement regimen.

At the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Boyce also offers bariatric surgery meal replacement to aid his patients in the overall adjustment period. The New Life Meal Replacement shakes and protein bars are fully-fortified when taken with New Life Vitamins, and are an effective way to replace a meal to reduce overall caloric intake while adjusting to the surgical weight loss diet plan. Another new product the New Life Bariatric Supplements is offering is a 100% complete bioavailable protein supplement in the new grape flavor, which Dr. Boyce says has been improved to the point where his patients can drink the Proteinex

A new all natural product to boost low testosterone and fight symptoms of low testosterone levels is now available with a free bonus energy product. The natural testosterone booster by True Healthy Products is called, ?Cell Formula Daily Optimizer? and for a limited time comes with a free bonus supplement from the Cell Formula line called, ?Pure Energy?. Cell Formula Pure Energy is a natural energy supplement.

The special buy one get one free offer is available for a limited time. Learn how to save an additional 10% with the company?s risk free autoship program.

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?Daily Optimizer and Pure Energy helps me regulate hormones, helps me sleep and helps me with my recovery. I have increased energy, mental focus. There are no jitters and no crash. They are all natural, no additives or sugars; these products are the only safe alternative to energy and better overall performance.? ? Rod Johnston, Fire Department Training Chief

Both the Daily Optimizer and Pure Energy are part of the Cell Formula product line by True Healthy Products. The Cell Formula product line also includes an all natural whey protein supplement, ?Lean Protein? and an all natural wholefood vitamin supplement, ?Anabolic Base?. The Cell Formula line will help one regain vitality and youth through natural supplementation.

?I have tested these products on myself and on several clients of mine ranging from 80 down to 30 years old. After using and testing the Cell Formula products, across the board everyone experienced improved sleep, better energy and changes in body composition. These types of results in my opinion are monumental.?

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BioConference Live, the world’s largest producer of online-only conferences, is bringing together the clinical diagnostics community at its 3rd Annual Clinical Diagnostics Virtual Conference, that kicks off Wednesday May 23rd at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The conference will continue for two days through Thursday May 24th at 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This is a Continuing Education program accredited by the AACC ACCENT, so attendees can earn free CE Credits.

BioConference Live features live in studio, video keynote presentations where attendees can have their questions answered by presenters in real time. The event features a virtual exhibit hall and a networking lounge to interact with world renowned experts and colleagues. BioConference Live is conveniently held online for free, and is easily accessed from any computer, making it time efficient and cost effective to attend.

Participants will be able to:

Search and attend session(s) of their choice
Have their questions answered in real-time by experts via live videos
Receive Free Continuing Education Credits accredited by the AACC ACCENT
Chat live with peers and speakers
Browse a virtual exhibit floor for solution providers

BioConference Live will bring together clinicians, doctors, medical experts, lab directors and professionals from around the world to learn about recent advances in clinical diagnostics. The topics of the 2012 conference consist of Infectious Disease, Oncology, Vitamin D, Cardiology, Nutrition, Laboratory Testing, Clinical Chemistry, Molecular Diagnostics, Diabetes, Point of Care, Allergy, Hematology, and much more.

Speakers include:

Michael Dugan, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Roche Molecular Diagnostics
Marc Redman, MBA, Vice President – Chemistry & Immunoassays, Diagnostics Division, Siemens Healthcare
Daniel Perlman, MD, MBA, Infectious Disease Specialist, Principal, Health Perls LTD
Warner Huh, MD, FACOG, FACS, Professor of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Alabama School of Medicine
Robert Hamilton, PhD, DABMLI, Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Director, Johns Hopkins Dermatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Reference Laboratory
Bruce Hanna, PhD, Clinical Professor of Pathology and Microbiology, NYU School of Medicine
Hubert Vesper, PhD, Chief of CDC Protein Biomarker Lab, Division of Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environment, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Seth Martin, MD, Cardiology Fellow, Division of Cardiology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Shilla Patel, OD, CIC, Clinical Epidemiologist, Scripps Mercy Hospital
James Westgard, PhD, FACB, Co-founder and Principal in Westgard QC, Inc., Emeritus Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Wisconsin Medical School
Michael Miller MD, FACC, FAHA, Director, Center for Preventive Cardiology, Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Paul Billings, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Life Technologies
Cynthia Bowman, MD, Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist, Currently Chair of CAP POCT Committee
Howard Weintraub, MD, Clinical Director of Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Associate Professor, New York University
Joseph Coresh, MD, PhD, Professor, Director, Cardiovascular Epidemiology & Comstock Center, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Paul Epner, MEd, MBA, Director, The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, Principal, Paul Epner LLC
Denise Heaney, PhD, Molecular Clinical Specialist, Roche Diagnostics
Franco Folli, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Diabetes, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
George Fritsma, MS, MT (ASCP), Teacher and Lab Practitioner, Fritsma Factor, Precision BioLogic, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Wieslaw Furmaga, MD, Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Pathology, Interim Medical Director, Molecular Reference Laboratory, Pathology
Eric Gluck, MD, JD, Director of Critical Care Services, Swedish Covenant Hospital
William Grant, PhD, Director, Sunlight, Nutrition and Health Research Center (SUNARC)
David Grenache, PhD, Medical Director, Special Chemistry Laboratory, Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine, ARUP Laboratories
Neil Binkley, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Associate Director, Institute on Aging Co-Director, Osteoporosis Clinical Center & Research Program, University of Wisconsin
John Osiecki, PhD, Manager, Medical and Scientific Affairs, Roche Diagnostics
Michael Holick, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics, Director of the General Clinical Research Center, Director of the Vitamin D, Skin and Bone Research Laboratory, Director, Biologic Effects of Light Research Center, Boston University Medical Center
Brian Jackson, MD, Associate Professor of Pathology (Clinical), Medical Director of Informatics, ARUP Laboratories, University of Utah, Department of Pathology
Steven Jones, MD, Director, Inpatient Cardiology, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Allan Laurence Kennedy, MD, FRCP, Department Chair, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Cleveland Clinic
Gerald Kost, MD, PhD, MS, FACB, Professor, Director of Clinical Chemistry , Director, POCT?CTR, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, Director and PI, Point-of-care technologies Center, National institute of biomedical imaging and bioengineering, NIH
Matthew Krasowski, MD, PhD, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Pathology
Michael Laposata, MD, PhD, Director, Division of Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Laboratories, Edward and Nancy Fody Professor, Vanderbilt University
Kent Balanis Lewandrowski, MD, Pathologist, Associate Chief for Clinical Services, Massachusetts General Hospital
Randie Little, PhD, Associate Professor, Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory, Dept. of Pathology & Anatomical Science, University of Missouri School of Medicine
Hans Loyda, PhD, Director, Clinical Development and Education, Roche Diagnostics
Gwendolyn McMillin, PhD, Associate Professor (Clinical), University of Utah Pathology, Medical Director, Associated Regional , Clinical Drug Abuse Testing, Medical Director, ARUP Laboratories, Trace Elements, Co-Medical Director, ARUP Laboratories, Pharmacogenomics
Pieter Muntendam, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, BG Medicine, Inc.
James Nichols, PhD, Medical Director, Clinical Chemistry, Baystate Health, Professor of Pathology, Tufts University Scho, Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Health
Liron Pantanowitz, MD, Director of the Pathology Informatics Fellowship Program, Director of the FNA Clinic, Assistant Director of Cytology in the Division of Cytology at UPMC-Shadyside, Associate Professor, Pathology & Biomedical Informatics, U of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Pathology Informatics
Ellinor Peerschke, PhD, FAHA, Vice Chair, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Christopher Price, PhD, Visiting Professor in Clinical Biochemistry, University of Oxford
Andrea Rose, PhD, MBA, Senior Clinical Support Consultant, Clinical Support, Roche Diagnostics
Kevin Rosenblatt, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Center for Proteomics and Systems Biology, The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Erkki Ruoslahti, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (at UCSB), Cancer Research Center, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, La Jolla
Mark Shirtliff, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Microbial Pathogenesis, Dental School, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Wilson Tang, MD, Staff Cardiologist and Research Director, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute, Associate Professor of Medicine, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Director, Cardiomyopathy Program, Cleveland Clinic
Yi-Wei Tang, MD, PhD, F(AAM), FIDSA, Chief of the Clinical Microbiology Service, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Peter Toth, MD, PhD, Director of Preventative Cardiology, CGH Medical Center, Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine
Greg Yap, MBA, Senior Vice President & Lifecycle Leader, Advanced Staining Assays, Ventana Medical Systems, a member of the Roche Group
David Zhang, MD, MPH, PhD, Professor Pathology, Professor Oncological Sciences, Associate Professor Preventive Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital

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