New iPhone App Offers Hundreds of Gluten Free Recipes that Can Be Customized to Meet Many Food Allergy Needs!

The new Cook IT Allergy Free iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch App has more than 200 gluten free recipes that can all be customized with simple, safe ingredient substitutions for a variety of food allergies.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) June 8, 2010 — A brand new iPhone App has just been launched for people with Celiac disease and/or food allergies that offers hundreds of gluten free recipes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cook-it-allergy-free/id369186630?mt=8), with more on the way, that can all be customized to meet many food allergy needs*. As featured in Apple’s “New and Noteworthy” and “What’s Hot” section of the App Store, this is the essential tool for people allergic to gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts or soy. People no longer have to search for a recipe that does not contain specific ingredients. The new Cook IT Allergy Free iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch App is something that people with Celiac Disease and/or food allergies (http://www.cookitallergyfree.com/) have been waiting for and takes the guesswork out of allergy-free cooking.

For the first time ever, there is no need to spend time searching for recipes to suit specific allergy needs. Pick any recipe in the app and, with a simple tap, trade out hot button allergens for safe and correctly-calculated ingredient substitutions. Users can now easily adapt ‘normal’ recipes to create delicious meals that everyone will enjoy.

“You will love how Cook IT Allergy Free keeps you organized too,” says App Creator Kim Maes. There is an interactive Grocery List, arranged either by aisle or by recipe. Users can also create a personal recipe box with customized recipes and personal notes.

About Cook IT Allergy Free iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch App, www.cookitallergyfree.com, ‘Where No Recipe Is Off Limits!’

App Creator Kim Maes’ baby boy was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and shortly thereafter, her husband also tested positive for the disease. Wanting to keep good, delicious food at the heart of her home was all the impetus Maes needed to launch her journey into creating safe, tasty, nutritional meals for her family, and then sharing them with others, the most recent result of which is this easy-to-use app with an unbelievable array of fabulous recipes.

The Cook IT Allergy Free iPhone application is available for $4.99 at the Apple Store, App Store Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cook-it-allergy-free/id369186630?mt=8. And a version designed specifically for the iPad will be available for $8.99 in the iPad store soon, as well.

Hundreds of gluten free recipes are available, all customizable to many food allergies. New recipes are continually being added and users can customize and save their recipes, adding their own notes. The app also includes a grocery list organizer, either by aisle or recipe — everything at users’ fingertips!

*Recipe substitutions for eggs, butter, milk, yogurt, buttermilk, cream, sour cream, cream cheese, cheeses, nuts, nut butters, corn syrup, and soy.

Contact:

Kim Maes

602-524-0615

Allergy Alert Labels from Name Bubbles for Extra Attention and Care When Parents Aren't There

May is “Allergy Awareness Month” and the Name Bubbles (http://www.namebubbles.com/) Allergy Alert Label Pack helps keep everybody in a child’s life aware of the extent of life-threatening allergies, and provides plenty of space for contact phone numbers and guidelines about what to do in case of a sudden attack.

Saratoga Springs, NY (Vocus) May 4, 2010 — Durable, vinyl Allergy Alert Labels (http://www.namebubbles.com/labelpack/medical-alert-labels.html) from Name Bubbles helps ensure that crucial information about a child’s allergies is always there, no matter where he or she goes or who is watching them. They are specially designed to stay affixed to nearly any surface, from plastic to fabric to paper, and they include key information that teachers, child-care givers, camp counselors and others might need to know about when a child is away from mom and dad.

“Name Bubbles Allergy Labels are specially designed to give peace of mind to the parents of kids with life-threatening allergies,” said Michelle Brandriss, CEO and founder of Name Bubbles. “Knowing what my son needed to stay safe while in the care of others, helped us design our labels to fulfill not only our family’s needs, but also the similar needs of millions of families worldwide.”

Designed especially for kids with serious allergies, these durable, vinyl, waterproof Allergy Alert Labels stay firmly affixed to backpacks, lunchboxes, sippy cups, or any food container; plus, they focus extra attention on what to do in case of an allergy attack on field trip forms, permission slips, and other school and camp documents. Each label leaves room for four lines of information, so parents can include the types of allergies, directions about what to do if an allergy attack occurs, and parent- and physician-contact phone numbers in case of emergency.

The Name Bubbles Allergy Alert Labels ($32.88) includes 96 customizable labels, with four lines of information, as follows:

• 48 dishwasher-safe Allergy Alert Bubbles – Great for thermoses, lunch boxes and items that go through the dishwasher, or sports equipment and needs to be waterproof.

• 48 water-resistant Allergy Alert Stickies – These labels work on a variety of items, from toys to pencil boxes. They also draw attention to a child’s allergies on paper documents like school forms and field-trip permission slips.

At the same time “mompreneur” Michelle Brandriss started to develop the Name Bubbles brand and suite of label products, she and her husband learned the extent of her son’s food allergies to nuts, peanuts, and coconut. She learned that even the wrong brand of gummi bears (those with coconut oil) could cause serious problems for little Cooper.

“I needed to be sure Cooper was safe when he was in others’ care, and that meant ensuring everybody who came into contact with him knew his particular sensitivities to certain foods,” Brandriss said. “None of the existing labels allowed me the space I needed to include all the information I knew would be important. Having the right information available could be life saving for Cooper, so I designed labels for our needs knowing that this level of personalization would be helpful for other children and their parents.”

About Name Bubbles

Name Bubbles are fun and functional waterproof press-and-stick name labels (http://www.namebubbles.com/) designed to help busy families keep track of toys, clothing, hand-held electronics, baby bottles, school uniforms, sports equipment, and much more. Name Bubbles waterproof labels are safe for the dishwasher, laundry, and microwave. Custom label packs are available for allergy alert labels (http://www.namebubbles.com/labelpack/medical-alert-labels.html), camp labels, school labels, and daycare labels. They can all be personalized and purchased right on the Name Bubbles web site at www.namebubbles.com.

New Website is Ultimate Resource for Gluten Free Consumers

G-Free Foodie offers Gluten Free Restaurant Database, Recipes, Blogs, Advice and More at http://www.Gfreefoodie.com

(Vocus) — G-Free Foodie, a resource for living Gluten-Free and eating well, is proud to announce the launch of www.gfreefoodie.com. The site includes a national database of Gluten Free restaurants, recipes, blogs, reviews of Gluten Free products and more. Consumers can submit content to Gfreefoodie.com via user feedback on blogs and recipes and submission forms for restaurants and recipes. Gfreefoodie.com also provides free conversions of conventional recipes to Gluten Free, allowing G-Free Foodies to enjoy favorite meals or continue family traditions safely . Consumers can locate hard-to-find Gluten free groceries and lifestyle products on the site, as well as a bookstore with cookbooks and G-Free lifestyle books that have been selected by the G-Free Foodie team.

“We’re here to help people who love food and happen to be Gluten Free navigate the culinary world,” said KC Pomering, Founder of G-Free Foodie. “Our site serves as a one-stop resource for Gluten Free dining, cooking, and information. We’re adding new restaurants, recipes, blog posts and product reviews every day.” Pomering has an extensive background in food & wine, and developed the concept for G-Free Foodie after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, an auto-immune disorder which causes the body to react negatively to Gluten.

Gfreefoodie .com offers these features & more:

– Nationwide Restaurant Directory, where G-Free diners can order flavorful Gluten Free meals, with additional information about restaurant offerings or menu options

– Recipes for delicious G-Free dishes, including Recipes for Gluten Free, Casein Free meals

– Recipe Conversion service, where Gluten Free experts convert traditional recipes to G-Free

– Reviews of Gluten Free products

– Guides & Blogs about the G-Free lifestyle

– Hard-to-find G-Free groceries + books & other products

– Links to Gluten Free support groups and information

The G-Free Foodie team plans to add Recipe Demonstration videos, articles by Gluten Free Medical Experts & Activists, public appearances and more in the coming months. Upcoming product reviews are scheduled for Gluten Free Hot Dogs & Sausages, Tortillas and Brownies. For more information about G-Free Foodie or to submit information please visit www.gfreefoodie.com.

The Darker Side of Mushrooms

The National Institutes of Health has recently classified fungi as a source of emerging infectious diseases requiring new attention. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recently awarded Dr. Christina Hull a five-year $1.8 million grant to study how Cryptococcus causes disease.

Madison (Vocus) May 19, 2010 — It’s morel season in the Great Lakes region, and many people are enjoying hunting and eating the springtime delicacies treasured for their flavor.

But other fungi have a darker side and can make some people very sick, says Dr. Christina Hull (http://www.bmolchem.wisc.edu/faculty/hull.html), a fungus expert at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Hull is not talking about the mushrooms that are fatal when eaten. She’s referring to the microscopic fungus she studies — Cryptococcus neoformans (http://www.bmolchem.wisc.edu/labs/hull/research.html) — and others like it.

“The fungus is inhaled into the lungs of people who may have been near trees or soil where the microbes live,” says Hull, an assistant professor of biomolecular chemistry (http://www.bmolchem.wisc.edu/labs/hull/index.html) in the School of Medicine and Public Health. “Most healthy people don’t show any symptoms, but it can be dangerous in people with compromised immune systems, such as patients with AIDS or those who have received organ transplants or are on cancer chemotherapy.”

Cryptococcus can cause persistent coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath and fever. It can pass from the lungs into the central nervous system, where it can cause meningitis. The fungus doesn’t spread from human to human, adds Hull.

However, a related species, Cryptococcus gattii, causes disease in healthy people.

Originally from the tropics, Cryptococcus gattii was first noticed in British Columbia in 1999, then it appeared in Washington. Now a new strain has popped up in Oregon.

Some people think that it may have traveled south on logging trucks or car tires.

“It has adapted to the new environment,” says Hull.

The fungus has affected healthy people, she says, but the numbers are small.

“At its peak on Vancouver Island, Cryptococcus gattii caused disease in 218 people, killing nine percent of them,” says Hull, also a faculty member in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology.

Antifungal medications are fairly effective for most people. But Hull hopes that her research will lead eventually to treatments for people with compromised immune systems as well as for the healthy people who sometimes get sick.

“First we need to learn how these complex microorganisms develop and cause human disease,” she says. “Understanding the basic biology of Cryptococcus species will also help in the development of more effective means of preventing and treating fungal diseases in general.”

Aspergillus, Blastomycetes, Histoplasmosis, Coccidioides and Candida are examples of other fungi that cause disease in humans with varying degrees of severity.

In addition to studying the basic biology of Cryptococcus, Hull’s team focuses on spores, the reproductive parts of the fungus that are highly resistant to environmental changes.

''We think spores may be the infectious particles that invade the lungs,'' she says.

Her group recently succeeded in purifying and producing large quantities of spores, a first-time achievement that now allows the scientists to examine exactly how spores affect the immune systems of laboratory animals.

The team’s genetic studies are showing that some genes work only in spores or only during germination, when they are growing.

''These genes are excellent candidates for studies to determine which genes are important for regulating fungus growth in mammalian lungs,'' Hull says.

The National Institutes of Health has recently classified fungi as a source of emerging infectious diseases requiring new attention. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recently awarded Hull a five-year $1.8 million grant to study how Cryptococcus causes disease.

BioVeda Health and Wellness Center Charleston and Summerville Announces Its Grand Opening

Substance Specific Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy or NSRTSM is found very effective in the alleviation of symptoms associated with many chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, migraines, chronic fatigue and a wide array of skin conditions. Currently over 300 practices throughout the country are using this holistic therapy including over 50 branded BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers.

Charleston, SC (Vocus) — BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of two new BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers in Charleston and Summerville, SC. The practitioners at this center, headed by Dr. Jess Ross, are successfully providing therapy for those suffering from autonomic nervous system related conditions, such as allergies, IBS, chronic fatigue, migraines and a myriad of skin conditions including eczema, rosacea, shingles and psoriasis.

The BAX 3000 system which is used in this clinic consists of new state-of-the-art technology. The BAX 3000 first measures the patient’s neurological reactions to specific environmental substances presented in the form of sound via the FDA cleared DCM or Digital Conductance Meter. The substances that trigger a physiological stress spike, which is measured by the body’s impedance to each substance, are recorded and then presented back to the patient during light therapy. Light therapy conditions the autonomic nervous system to react normally to the otherwise harmless substances. This form of alternative therapy can stop the process that leads to a host of chronic and acute conditions faced by over 60% of the US population.

Thousands of patients nationwide have undergone therapy, and doctors report better than 80% of patients experienced drastically reduced or eliminated symptoms. The technology has been used successfully to address a variety of symptoms caused by the nervous system’s inappropriate response to typically harmless environmental substances such as peanuts, grass and common house pets. While not an FDA approved therapy for Autism, doctors and patients have reported significant positive changes in areas such as speech, vocabulary size, normalized effect and the ability to communicate with others in a short period of time. BioVeda Technologies, the manufacturer of the BAX 3000, is planning clinical studies to further document the affects of this therapy and the relationship to childhood neurological disorders.

Neurological stress reduction therapy (NSRT), the groundbreaking technique that is offered at BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers™, is unique in that it combines environmental substance exposure and substance specific stress reduction therapy to reduce or eliminate inappropriate autonomic nervous system mediated responses which trigger conditions such as allergies and symptoms such as rashes, indigestion and headaches which is how the body attempts to expel toxins. This is faster than traditional methodologies, highly accurate in substance specific assessment, non-invasive, painless and effective. It requires no drugs, no needles and no dietary restrictions. Some foods might have to be eliminated for 24 hours depending on the diagnostic results.

The system is designed to focus on physiological stress, not to be confused with anxiety, which not only weakens the immune system, but is also the trigger for food allergies, seasonal allergies, pet allergies, asthma, eczema, migraines, shingles, celiac and numerous other auto-immune related conditions. How these specific substances affect the stress levels placed on our immune system has a direct impact on the quality of our daily lives. Nearly everyone can benefit from this type of therapy.

“I am very pleased to position my practice as a BioVeda Health and Wellness Center. I am committed to providing safe and long-lasting alternatives to wellness without relying on pharmaceuticals,” states Dr. Ross. “The BAX 3000 therapy supports this philosophy and gives hope to thousands of people who suffer from chronic and debilitating symptoms and who do not want to suffer a lifetime of medical treatment and discomfort.”

BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers are being established across the country through BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers, LLC., based in Boca Raton, FL. Each clinic is independently owned and operated by a licensed physician. The company was established in 2009 and is committed to utilizing the technology provided by its parent company, BioVeda Technologies, to provide effective and noninvasive therapeutic alternatives rooted in NSRTSM. BioVeda, which means “knowledge and wisdom of the body,” reflects the vision and commitment of the South Carolina Centers to alternative health care methods that can help thousands of patients reduce their level of suffering from common and debilitating symptoms. The BAX 3000 system has been shown to be effective with all types of substances, including seasonal reactions to hay fever, pollen, grasses and trees; environmental substances such as pollutants, chemicals, dust and dust mites; foods such as fruit, dairy, and nuts; and pets including cats and dogs, among others. More recently, the system has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of symptoms related to hot flashes, colitis, low energy and fatigue, migraines, shingles, celiac disease, eczema, autism and asthma.

“An allergy is simply an inappropriate response developed by your body as a result of a genetic predisposition or a learned negative interaction with a specific substance,” said Dr. Guy Annunziata, Chief Clinical Officer at BioVeda Technologies. “This programmed response triggers a reaction within your body. Common reactions may include the release of histamine leading to sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, headaches and difficulty breathing. However, other symptomatic diagnoses such as IBS, acid reflux, fibromyalgia and autism have also been very closely linked to underlying reactions to various substances. Once the physiological stress related to a particular substance is identified, our system works to eliminate the stress response or stop the cascade of events that lead to symptoms by training the nervous system to maintain stasis during real world exposure. Dr. Annunziata, along with the other medical practitioners at BioVeda Technologies, works closely with the wellness centers to ensure the highest level of standardization, clinical results and success rates.

Patients receive a customized treatment plan which best fit their individual symptoms and conditions; however, many patients notice significant results after receiving just a single NSRT therapeutic session. The cost for therapy is very affordable and results are long-lasting.

BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers are located throughout the U.S. There is expected to be over 100 centers by the Spring of 2010. BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers of Charleston and Summerville are now open and located at 852 Dupont Road, Unit B, Charleston, SC 29407 and 200 W 5th Street North, Summerville, SC 29483.

Phone and onsite interviews and photo opportunities with Dr. Jesse Ross and his associates can be booked through Joshua Kayne by email at JoshuaK(at)BioVedaTechnologies(dot)com or by phone at (561) 322-3977. For more information, to make an appointment, or for the BioVeda Health and Wellness Center™ closest to you, call 1-877-647-7566 or visit www.biovedawellness.com.

BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers are committed to the advancement of therapies that are affordable and effective in the management of chronic conditions and common symptoms without the use of pharmaceutical agents.

Media Alert: Please consider BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers for stories related to the technology and advancement of drug-free therapies and neurological stress reduction therapy (NSRT). BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers are also available for stories and media contact in local areas throughout the country. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact Joshua Kayne, Executive Vice President, 1-800-519-7640.

Monthly Release of Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Recipes

Based on public demand, growing interest and ubiquitous research, health conscious people are seeking out tasty Mediterranean diet recipes for home use across the world like never before.

(PRWEB) June 14, 2010 — The Mediterranean diet is taking the stage as one of the healthiest (if not the most healthy) diets in the world. It's origin is taken from the sixteen or so countries which surround the Mediterranean sea. In recent years formal studies and research have identified eye opening benefits which come with the diets regular use. It has not only been identified as a diet that helps minimise the risk of many of the diseases which plague the western world but it has also been labelled as a good weight loss diet and this too is also based on formal research.

A new release of monthly Mediterranean diet recipes is now available from the Mediterranean Diet Recipes Club (http://www.mediterranean-diet-recipes.info) to the health and weight conscious public.

The release is aimed at an audience who want to minimise the risk of disease, build good health while also manage their weight or weight loss. Ray Darken (the owner) has selected the easiest and tastiest recipes he could find for the monthly service and he is also responsible for the popular and digital Mediterranean diet (http://www.safe-and-easy-weightloss.com) guide (now in its fifth year). These services are supported by the Mediterranean diet (http://www.the-mediterranean-diet.com) blog site which is free to access and provides overviews, news and tips on the diet.

The website provides access to healthy Mediterranean diet recipes delivered monthly but after registration will also provide visitors with a free informative report to help generate awareness of the valuable health discoveries and research behind the Mediterranean diet. Ray indicated the report could also be used as a reference document.

Adding to the value of the diet’s researched ability to minimise the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, dementia, some allergies and cancer issues, recent disclosed research also indicates the diet is effective with weight loss. Most of these issues are described further in the free report mentioned above.

Under closer observation, the appealing taste sensations enhancing the diet have helped raise its popularity. This is likely due to the abundance of recipes from the diversified cultures surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Anyone with an interest in the many health benefits or recipes of this special diet, can watch a video and register to download the free report at this website address www.mediterranean-diet-recipes.info (http://www.mediterranean-diet-recipes.info)

BP Gulf Oil Spill a Harbinger of Increased Focus on Water Conservation, Industrial Practices and Waste Water Management, According to Amerivap Systems, Inc.

On the surface the tragic spill in the Gulf of Mexico has little if anything to do with industries as varied as food processing, pharmaceutical packaging, or winery cleaning. But that is at the surface. Looking deeper, one sees a long-simmering concern about environmental practices within industry coming to a full boil. The utilization of super-heated dry steam vapor is a valuable tool solving both cleaning and sanitation issues as well as environmental ones.

(Vocus) — On the surface the tragic spill in the Gulf of Mexico has little if anything to do with industries as varied as food processing, pharmaceutical packaging, or winery cleaning. But that is at the surface. The BP oil spill that is, by some accounts, spewing as much as 840,000 gallons and 1.68 million gallons per day into the Gulf of Mexico has ignited anew environmental concerns that were only simmering before. Indeed, The Oklahoman news outlet declared on their website on June 15, 2010 that “Oil spill prompts environmental soul-searching,” and that some fundamental Christians think that cutting back on fossil fuels is the right thing to do.

It is all too apparent that today’s consumer favors products that are made in an environmentally friendly manner and large retailers like Wal-Mart are listening. In fact, Wal-Mart is ahead of the curve in this instance, already having in place its Supplier Sustainability Initiative. Some of the tenets of this initiative include water and waste water management, lowered use of fossil fuels and even shipping containers, like cardboard boxes.

Amerivap Systems has been a pioneer in the dry steam vapor cleaning industry for 20 years. Its line of industrial steam cleaners,Xtreme Steam (http://www.amerivap.com/cat-19-1-1/Industrial.htm), and along with available attachments, notably the Houdini conveyor belt cleaner (http://www.amerivap.com/Cat-49-1-3/belt-cleaners.htm), solves cleaning solutions in any industry that looks to achieve maximum cleaning results while at the same time addressing concerns about Eco-friendly cleaning, and waste water management.

How?

•    The Xtreme steam lines of cleaners achieve log 3 reduction on harmful pathogens using no chemicals whatsoever.

•    No chemicals means no chemical expense, no chemical residue, no MSDS tracking.

•    No chemicals also means no shipping costs associated with chemicals (and the costly consumption of fossil fuels associated with their production), and no cardboard boxes and shipping containers to be disposed of.

•    Since the Xtreme Steam line dry vapor cleaners use only quarts of water, unlike water-consuming pressure washers, waste water is drastically reduced as are bod5 values, saving on rising water treatment costs.

The tragic spill in the Gulf of Mexico marks and even greater focus on industry and its effect on the environment. Amerivap Systems is committed to delivering Eco-friendly, fully sustainable cleaning solutions to industries as diverse as hotels to food packaging (http://www.amerivap.com/25/Food-Processing.htm) to wineries and breweries. Please visit us at http://www.amerivap.com/cat-19-1-1/Industrial.htm., or in person at Process Expo 2010. Please visit our booth

N-17068 (Process Side) at the McCormick Center, Chicago, July 18-20.

Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Will Assist Homeowners In Tampa, Orlando, Houston, Austin & Montgomery Discover If They Have Knauf Chinese Drywall

If a homeowner lives in a new, or remodeled home, built between 2004, and 2008, in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and or Mississippi, & their home has had numerous air conditioning problems, combined with health issues, the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is encouraging the homeowners to call them, about the possibility of toxic Chinese drywall being the culprit. The new major focus areas are Tampa, Saint Petersburg, Orlando, Port Saint Lucie, or Saint Augustine, Florida, Montgomery, Birmingham, or Mobile, Alabama, Houston, or Austin, Texas, and the New Orleans/Baton Rouge, Louisiana metro areas.The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, "either homeowners do not understand the correlation between air conditioning coils turning black, and the fact they are sick, or they have the Chinese drywall disaster on ignore. We are especially eager to assist homeowners in the US Southeast discover if they have a specific type of Chinese drywall called Knauf Tianjin." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, "we think there are 100,000+ homes in the US Southeast with Knauf Tianjin, yet less than 4000 have been identified-so far. The manufacturer of Knauf Tianjin may be the only toxic Chinese drywall defendant to actually pay completely innocent US homeowners." For more information please contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

(Vocus) July 6, 2010 — The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is one of the leading resources, and advocates for homeowners in Florida, Louisiana, Southeast Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, and Georgia living in a home with toxic Chinese drywall. The group is warning all homeowners living in US Southeast homes built, or remodeled after 2004, that have had repeated AC coil failures, and or AC coils turning black, because these may be an important symptom the house has toxic Chinese drywall, especially if in addition all, or some of the family members are suffering from upper respiratory issues, nose bleeds, and or other unique medical issues. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is offering free consultations for homeowners concerned about the possibility of having toxic Chinese drywall in their homes. The group is especially concerned about potentially tens of thousands of homeowners in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Southeast Texas who are living in a toxic Chinese drywall home, with all of the symptoms, but are ignoring the problem, because they lack the resources to repair their home. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "we are focused on getting as many homeowners help with their toxic Chinese drywall home as possible. Chinese drywall is a national disaster and tragedy, and no one should get kicked to the curb in this mess." For more information please contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

Why has the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center put such a huge emphasis on Knauf Tiamjin imported toxic Chinese drywall? The group says, "Knauf is the largest drywall manufacturer in the world. We think Knauf Tianjin drywall may be the only manufacturer of toxic Chinese drywall to actually settle with completely innocent US homeowners." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "our biggest worry about Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall is less than 4000 US Southeast homeowners have been identified by the Federal Court in New Orleans. We fear we only have about two months left to identify-what we estimate to be at least 100,000 more US homeowners, with this specific type of Chinese drywall-so time really is of the essence." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is offering to work with individual homeowners, or groups of homeowners in subdivisions in, Florida, Southeast Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, or Virginia, to see what type of drywall they have, at no cost to the homeowner. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says,"if we have to inspect 300,000 US Southeast homes to find 100,000 with Knauf Tianjin drywall-we will do it. Its that important for the homeowners." For more information please contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

Important Updates: The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center believes only a small amount of toxic Chinese drywall is enough to completely mess up a home, and make the homeowner, and their family sick. Intermixing US made drywall, with the toxic Chinese drywall means its in more homes that state governments have estimated. For the most up to date symptoms of toxic Chinese drywall please visit the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center's web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is asking,"why has President Obama failed to mention toxic Chinese drywall one time since taking office in public? Why has the US Consumer Products Safety Commission failed to recall one sheet of toxic Chinese drywall-afraid offending our worthless quote en quote friends the Chinese? After more than a year-why has the pathetic US Centers for Disease Control failed to provide health care professionals in the US Southeast with treatment protocols for toxic Chinese drywall chemical exposure." The group goes onto say,"with the revelation of a Chinese drywall maker, conspiring with Florida homebuilders, and a major Florida based building supply company to conceal the fact that 1000's of Florida homeowners were living in toxic Chinese drywall homes-where in the Hell is the United States Department of Justice?" Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047)

Favorite Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Heating Company? Berkey’s Again!

Berkey’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning again leads the field in 2010 readers’ favorite polls conducted by Northeast Tarrant County newspapers. Readers of the Southlake Journal, Colleyville Courier and Grapevine Courier voted Berkey’s the top Heating and Air Conditioning company, and Southlake Times readers named Berkey’s Best Plumber.

Southlake, Tex., (PRWEB) April 13, 2010 – The voting is over, the public has spoken. Readers of newspapers here and in neighboring towns once again have put Berkey’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. (http://www.berkeys.com/about_berkeys.aspx), at the top of the list of preferred service companies in Northeast Tarrant County.

In Alliance Newspapers’ annual “Best of the Best (http://media.star-telegram.com/smedia/2010/03/24/10/SCG_BOB_SLJ_optimized.source.prod_affiliate.58.pdf)” poll, readers of The Southlake Journal, Grapevine Courier and Colleyville Courier named Berkey’s top Heating and Air Conditioning company, while readers of Star Newspapers’ Southlake Times named Berkey’s top Plumber.

Each year readers weigh in on favorites for everything from automobile dealers to veterinarians, including pizzas, preachers, plumbers and dozens of other categories. For the winners, it is recognition of their hard work in the selective and highly competitive marketplace of Northeast Tarrant County.

“These results are quite humbling, coming from the public as they do,” Berkey’s president Bill Stevens said.

“As a company, it means a lot to get such strong support from the public we serve, but I am most happy for our employees because they are the ones who meet the public every day and do the great work (http://www.berkeys.com/testimonials.aspx) that merits this recognition.”

Readers are limited to one vote per person per organizational category, which is enforced by systems that prevent duplicate votes being cast.

This is the fourth consecutive year Berkey’s has won the “Best of the Best” Heating and Air Conditioning category. The company has numerous wins in the plumbing category, too, a reflection of its 35 years in operation here, and that some 75 percent of Berkey’s business comes from repeat customers.

About Berkey’s

Berkey’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has specialized in the needs of homeowners in Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville and Flower Mound for 35 years. Berkey’s reputation for prompt, honest service from licensed and highly trained technicians assures customers the best in professional service and equipment. Berkey’s is HERS-certified by California-based Residential Services Energy Network to conduct home energy audits to RESNET’s strict standards. To learn more, call Berkey’s at 1-877-BERKEYS, or visit our Website at http://www.berkeys.com.

Contact:

Lee Pogue

Berkey’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning

817-481-5869

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Great Plumbing, Air Conditioning Service Drives Berkey’s Phenomenal Growth

Berkey’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., stands out in the crowded field of home service for one simple, but powerful reason: the company has grown at double-digit rates through the worst economic recession in more than 70 years, and continues on that pace in 2010. While many competitors are in decline or going out of business, Berkey’s has moved to a bigger building and increased its workforce by 30 percent.

Southlake, TX (PRWEB) May 12, 2010 — While many home service companies are fighting for survival, Berkey’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning (http://www.berkeys.com/air-conditioning.aspx) continues to grow at double-digit rates, as it has done the past three years.

Bill Stevens, Berkey’s president, says his company is doing it the old-fashioned way – delivering value in every transaction. “People are looking for value for their dollars, especially in this economy,” Stevens said. “They reward companies that provide returns on their investments and that don’t waste their time.”

Berkey’s grew by 21 percent in 2008, followed by a 17 percent boost in 2009 and is on pace at that rate the first four months of 2010. All growth has been organic and in the company’s primary service area of Northeast Tarrant County and the surrounding area.

That “surrounding area” is enlarging, as the company grows, however. Berkey’s is attracting increasing numbers (http://www.berkeys.com/about_berkeys.aspx) of new clients in Flower Mound, Lewisville and Denton, as well as in Dallas County and Collin County communities, including Carrollton, Plano, Irving and Frisco. Nearly half of the company’s business comes from referrals by satisfied customers.

Strong growth has required more operating space. In March Berkey’s moved from two buildings that totaled 9,000 feet of office, service and warehouse space into a single location in the same business park with more than 16,000 feet of space. The new space is nearly filled already.

“We had to hold off hiring for several positions until we had someplace to put them,” Stevens said. “We have increased our payroll by 30 percent in the past two months, with new hires in customer service, plumbing, air conditioning and heating departments. Honestly, this kind of growth even surprises us somewhat. ”

Berkey’s is best known for its Universal Protection Plan (http://www.berkeys.com/universal_protection_plan.aspx), a one-of-a-kind service agreement that covers annual tune ups on all central air conditioning, heating and plumbing systems in a house for one payment of $99. The company has thousands of customers who save hundreds of dollars each year on the cost of tune ups alone.

The numbers are compelling. For Berkey’s average customer, with three or more central air and heating systems, the cost of individual $79 tune ups for heating, air conditioning and plumbing (http://www.berkeys.com/plumbing_tune_ups.aspx) systems would be $553. The $99 Universal Protection Plan price provides annual savings of $454 in tune up costs alone.

In addition, service agreement holders get priority treatment in case of emergencies, and discounts on parts, when needed. Berkey’s uses flat-rate pricing instead of hourly, so customers know the price before work begins.

Community involvement also plays a major role in Berkey’s business, from participation in chambers of commerce and local festivals to sponsorships of school classroom and athletic activities, all reinforced by its colorful “rolling billboard” trucks that are a familiar site on North Texas streets every day.

Berkey’s also has built a strong presence on the Internet with a blend of social media, email, newsletters and a content-rich website. The proof of this approach lies not only in strong word-of-mouth advertising and referrals, but glowing customer testimonials (http://www.berkeys.com/testimonials.aspx) mailed in and posted on Berkey’s website.

About Berkey’s

Berkey’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has specialized in the needs of homeowners in Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville and Flower Mound for 35 years. Berkey’s reputation for prompt, honest service from licensed and factory trained technicians assures customers the best in professional service and equipment. To learn more, call Berkey’s at 1-877-BERKEYS, or visit our Website at http://www.berkeys.com.

Contact:

Gaye Sale

Berkey’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning

817-481-5869