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><channel><title>Medicalread &#187; Allergies — Medicalread</title> <atom:link href="http://www.medicalread.com/category/allergies/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.medicalread.com</link> <description>The Online Medical Information Resource</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:21:04 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1</generator> <item><title>Quorum Productions&#039; Hit TV Show Designing Spaces Puts Money Back into Homeowners&#039; Pockets</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/quorum-productions-hit-tv-show-designing-spaces-puts-money-back-into-homeowners-pockets.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/quorum-productions-hit-tv-show-designing-spaces-puts-money-back-into-homeowners-pockets.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medicalread.com/blog/2/quorum-productions-hit-tv-show-designing-spaces-puts-money-back-into-homeowners-pockets.html</guid> <description><![CDATA[DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (BusinessWire EON/PRWEB ) May 5, 2007 &#8211;Over the past years sprayed-in-place polyurethane foaminsulation has become the insulation of choice for thousands ofhomeowners. The use of spray foam instead of conventional fiberglassinsulating materials provides a more comfortable, quieter home, and onewith better quality air to breathe. The sprayed, closed cellpolyurethane foam insulation is [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (BusinessWire EON/PRWEB ) May 5, 2007 &#8211;Over the past years sprayed-in-place polyurethane foaminsulation has become the insulation of choice for thousands ofhomeowners. The use of spray foam instead of conventional fiberglassinsulating materials provides a more comfortable, quieter home, and onewith better quality air to breathe. The sprayed, closed cellpolyurethane foam insulation is the only option or upgrade whenbuilding a new home that actually puts money back into your pocket. Thehit Quorum Productions television program Designing Spaceswill feature Dave Distler of HenryCompany, showing that insulated homes uses less energy, is morevaluable and can be resold at a higher price.</p><p>&#8220;Your choice of insulation can affectyour family&#8217;s everyday comfort and health,&#8221;says Distler. &#8220;I will be showingviewers how they can use spray foam insulation to provide their familywith a healthier home environment.&#8221;</p><p>About Designing Spaces:Created by Quorum Productions, this half hour informative seriesinspires viewers to make every space count and instructs them on thesmartest ways to make their homes more beautiful and functional. Fromadvice on large scale renovations to small modifications, simple tips onmaking everyday tasks easier to decorating on a budget, this is the oneshow that provides you with all the comprehensive information you&#8217;llneed, presented in a fun, easy-to-follow format. Designing Spacesis seen Saturday and Sunday mornings on TLC and on the Women&#8217;sEntertainment Network between 7:00 &amp; 10:00 am.</p><p>About Quorum Productions:A division of O2 Media Inc., this Florida-based productioncompany is nationally renowned for creating excellent qualityprogramming that educates and informs viewers. Their shows are gearedtowards disseminating vital solutions to life&#8217;sproblems. These programs not only touch the hearts of their viewers buthelp them make important decisions which impact their lives. Guests on DesigningSpaces have included representatives from companies such as Intel,AT&amp;T, HP, Martha Stewart, Chase Bank, SaraLee, Prudential Real Estate, Celebrity Cruise Linesand many others.</p><p>For additional information about getting your company&#8217;sstories on Designing Spaces, contact: Lysa Liemer,Executive Vice President of Programming, at: www.designingspaces.tvor call 954-571-5221.</p><p>xmlns:dc=&#8221;http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/&#8221;xmlns:trackback=&#8221;http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/&#8221;&gt;rdf:about=&#8221;http://www.prweb.comhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/designing/quorum/prweb524220.htm&#8221;dc:identifier=&#8221;http://www.prweb.comhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/designing/quorum/prweb524220.htm&#8221;trackback:ping=&#8221;http://www.prweb.com/postback/pingpr.php/U3VtbS1Ib3JyLVByb2YtUHJvZi1NYWduLVplcm8=&#8221; /&gt;&#8211;&gt;<p>Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3VtbS1Ib3JyLVByb2YtUHJvZi1NYWduLVplcm8=</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/quorum-productions-hit-tv-show-designing-spaces-puts-money-back-into-homeowners-pockets.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Innovative Weight Loss Program Launches TheBetterWeigh.com Web Site</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/innovative-weight-loss-program-launches-thebetterweigh-com-web-site-2.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/innovative-weight-loss-program-launches-thebetterweigh-com-web-site-2.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medicalread.com/blog/2/innovative-weight-loss-program-launches-thebetterweigh-com-web-site-2.html</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Better Weigh Program announces the launch of its web site TheBetterWeigh.com (http://www.thebetterweigh.com). The focus of the site is on an innovative weight loss program that assists with overcoming weight loss resistance brought on by a damaged metabolism. On the site visitors can learn more about a state-of-the-art test that is part of a comprehensive [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The Better Weigh Program announces the launch of its web site TheBetterWeigh.com (http://www.thebetterweigh.com). The focus of the site is on an innovative weight loss program that assists with overcoming weight loss resistance brought on by a damaged metabolism. On the site visitors can learn more about a state-of-the-art test that is part of a comprehensive program that uncovers nutrient deficiencies and metabolic blockages that contribute to weight loss resistance &#8212; a sign of a damaged metabolism.</p><p> Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) March 20, 2008 &#8212; The Better Weigh Program announces the launch of its web site TheBetterWeigh.com (http://www.thebetterweigh.com). The focus of the site is on an innovative weight loss program that assists with overcoming weight loss resistance brought on by a damaged metabolism. On the site visitors can learn more about a state-of-the-art test that is part of a comprehensive program that uncovers nutrient deficiencies and metabolic blockages that contribute to weight loss resistance &#8212; a sign of a damaged metabolism.</P><P> This individualized assessment called the Comprehensive Metabolic Profile enables the program to prescribe a combination of nutritional supplements, lifestyle recommendations and exercise to help overcome personal barriers to weight loss (more information at http://www.thebetterweigh.com/nutritional_testing.html).</P><P> &quot;We are very excited to now be offering people with chronic weight loss resistance information and options to improve their health through this web site and program,&quot; says Bari Liebowitz, DC, Naturopath and founder of TheBetterWeigh.com. &quot;Our program is unique in focusing on healing the imbalances that contribute to the chronically obese patient.&quot;</P><P> People often equate weight loss with the ability to burn more calories than they consume. This is true for about 90 percent of the population, but there are many people who struggle to lose fat because their metabolisms&#39; are damaged from years of &quot;dieting&quot;, hormonal imbalances, chronic stress, sleep disturbances or toxic burdens. These areas of &quot;weight loss resistance&quot; must be healed before the body can burn fat and build muscle.</P><P> By fixing nutritional deficiencies, customizing a hormonally-balanced diet, and making lifestyle changes that includes an exercise program geared to make patients a fat burning machine, the program will enable them to shift their damaged metabolism into a healthy one.</P><P> The Better Weigh Program includes:</P><P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Comprehensive Metabolic Profile&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Individualized treatment plan geared to help you reach your weight loss goals&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The repair of the areas causing weight loss resistance through the use of functional medicine&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weekly support to create meal plans, set goals and create weekly habits&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Personalized low-glycemic menu plans&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Healthy recipes and shopping lists&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Helpful tips for healthy snacking and living&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Email access for review of eating plans with immediate feedback&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customized exercise program to help you become a fat burner<BR> The Better Weigh Program treats patients in the San Francisco Bay Area. More information about the site and the program can be found online at http://www.thebetterweigh.com/the_program.html.</P><P></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/innovative-weight-loss-program-launches-thebetterweigh-com-web-site-2.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Zorrin Health Care Introduces the Medycard: A New Portable Health Records Storage Device</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/zorrin-health-care-introduces-the-medycard-a-new-portable-health-records-storage-device.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/zorrin-health-care-introduces-the-medycard-a-new-portable-health-records-storage-device.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medicalread.com/blog/2/zorrin-health-care-introduces-the-medycard-a-new-portable-health-records-storage-device.html</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Medycard is a specially designed USB drive with pre-loaded medical software that allows the user to store and record all of their imortant health records. This USB drive is small and portable that fits on a key chain. So whether you are traveling, getting your prescriptions filled or seeing a health care provide, the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The Medycard is a specially designed USB drive with pre-loaded medical software that allows the user to store and record all of their imortant health records. This USB drive is small and portable that fits on a key chain. So whether you are traveling, getting your prescriptions filled or seeing a health care provide, the Medycard will awlways be there with you to provide safety for your life.</p><p> Germantown, Wisc. (PRWEB) April 2, 2008 &#8212; Zorrin Health Care, an industry leader and provider of innovative health care services throughout the nation, announces the launch and distribution of Medycard. The amazing, new medical storage device that offers instant access to health information when users need it most. <BR> <BR> &quot;Time is crucial when dealing with medical emergencies and having quick access to a patients health information can provide better outcomes and may even save lives,&quot; states President Scott Nennig.</P><P> &quot;Medycard was designed with you in mind.&quot; Mr. Nennig adds. &quot;As practicing health care professionals, we at Zorrin Health Care examined many of the medical questions paramedics ask in the field, doctors ask in the emergency room, and nurses ask in the doctor&#39;s office, then designed a tool to meet the needs of patients and medical personnel knowing exactly what information health providers need.&quot;</P><P> Medycard is a portable USB storage device incorporating patented pending software that helps patients track and store their personal medical information on a key chain. The user of the Medycard is able to carry this device with them wherever they go always having their health information available for quick access. This device is great for business travelers, families on vacation or just going to the store. Many travel companies and cruise companies often ask the traveler to bring a list of their medications and any of their health concerns with them when they travel.</P><P> The Medycard provides this information in a very easy to use and convenient device. The Medycard not only provides password protection but also has a very unique and special feature that allows emergency personnel and health care providers access to important health information when the password is not available while still protecting the user&#39;s identity.</P><P> &quot;Basically, the Medycard speaks for the user when they are not able to speak,&quot; states Nennig. Information such as: medical diagnosis and history, immunizations, medications and dosage information, allergies, emergency contact information, health insurance contacts, advance directives including living will instructions, organ donor wishes, do not resuscitate orders, x-rays, cat scans, MRIs and power of attorney designations are all readily available to help providers more quickly and accurately treat users concerns all in a very secure manner.</P><P> See more at www.medycard.com. Medycard can even be used to track daily routines such as blood pressure readings, blood sugar levels and diet and exercise programs and then you can securely email this information to your health care providers directly form the device. Nennig recommends users take the Medycard to their pharmacist when they get new prescriptions to make sure there are no potential drug interactions with their other medications. Thousands of people yearly are adversely affected by taking the wrong medication or one with a negative drug interaction. The information on the Medycard can help to reduce these errors. This device is ideal for the user to carry their own information or as a gift to a loved one.</P><P> Medycard is easy to use. So easy in fact a 10 year old can use it. The patented pending software does not require any installation; the program and information reside only on the Medycard. The information is not stored on the Internet or any type of data base. The user has complete control over the device. Simply insert the device into the USB port on any windows based computer and you can read or enter data as needed. You choose what information to record on the Medycard and whether you enter the data or receive the help of a loved one, your personalized medical history can be conveniently available to help in any number of emergency or medical situations.</P><P> Zorrin Health Care is proud to introduce the Medycard. For more information about Medycard or to order please call 1-800-504-5169 or visit www.medycard.com.</P><P></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/zorrin-health-care-introduces-the-medycard-a-new-portable-health-records-storage-device.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Combat the Flu with Air Purifiers</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/combat-the-flu-with-air-purifiers.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/combat-the-flu-with-air-purifiers.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medicalread.com/blog/2/combat-the-flu-with-air-purifiers.html</guid> <description><![CDATA[Flu season is bearing down across the United States, with thousands already feeling the damaging effects of the virus. With influenza so easily transmitted through the air, an air purifier is at the top of the list for prevention and continued defense. Sylvane offers a wide range of high-quality air cleaners that can protect your [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Flu season is bearing down across the United States, with thousands already feeling the damaging effects of the virus. With influenza so easily transmitted through the air, an air purifier is at the top of the list for prevention and continued defense. Sylvane offers a wide range of high-quality air cleaners that can protect your indoor air environment by cleaning the air of harmful pollutants, which is of particular benefit to asthma and respiratory-deficient sufferers.</p><p> Roswell, GA (PRWEB) February 16, 2008 &#8212; Sylvane, Inc., who has been leading the way in offering innovative air quality solutions and products for both commercial and residential markets, is meeting the flu season head-on. The company has already reported higher than projected interest in their air purifier category, which they attribute, in part, to people&#39;s growing awareness of the benefits of air cleaners in their indoor environments. The Environmental Protection Agency suggests that in addition to controlling the sources of indoor pollutants and properly ventilating, that using an air filter is an important part of maintaining healthy indoor air. Air filters are unobtrusive and easy-to-use. Additionally, these machines can be highly effective in reducing airborne germs, bacteria, allergens, and respiratory irritants.</P><P> The flu season, which can last until May, is the exact time to worry about your indoor air quality the most, as influenza can easily transfer from person-to-person simply through sharing the same air. The flu season is an annual publicized occurrence, but many people do not know the magnitude of its effects. Every year nearly 20,000 Americans are hospitalized due to complications from the flu, with approximately 100 children under the age of five-years-old dying. Vaccination is the first step for flu prevention, but there are other preparations that can ensure that your indoor environment is ready to stop influenza.  The CDC outlines several simple solutions to minimize the transfer of the flu: proper hand washing, covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding other people when you are sick. Hand washing and proper cold etiquette is easy enough to adhere to, but it is nearly impossible to avoid other people who live in your own home when you are sick. Therefore, having an air purifier in your home can help to minimize the germ interaction in the air and help prevent the flu from spreading.</P><P> Flu prevention is crucial, particularly for individuals who have weaker immune systems, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory issues such as asthma. For these groups of people, the flu season can be dangerous, if not deadly. For example, every flu season, thousands of people are rushed to the emergency room with asthma attacks brought on by the influenza virus. Because of the impact of flu symptoms, asthma issues are magnified by incredible proportions. Air purifiers are excellent for asthma and respiratory sufferers year round, so they are that much more important when serving a dual role in which they battle the flu germs as well.</P><P> Many people are only now hearing the news that air cleaners can directly and beneficially impact the lives of those with respiratory deficiencies. Steven Hong, President of Sylvane, stated, &quot;It is paramount that when it comes to making an indoor environment as safe and healthy as it can be that there are resources out there to help people do just that. Sylvane prides itself on offering real world solutions to these needs. We sell air cleaners that have truly been life changers for asthma sufferers.&quot; As this flu season approaches, Sylvane is hoping that the news will spread of the benefits of air cleaners during the influenza season, and beyond, keeping more people healthy and breathing clean germ-free air.</P><P> Carrying almost all major air cleaner brands, Sylvane is well-positioned to see growth in the air cleaner product category. The company has recently expanded their air cleaner line with the Rabbit branded air purifiers. These systems have many unique features, such as customizable filters specialized at germ control for assistance with the flu, ultra-quiet motor technology, and money-saving, long-lasting filters (filters have between a 1.5 to 3 year life span). This is just one of the many brands of air cleaners that Sylvane offers.</P><P> Air purifiers come in a number of designs, price points, and configurations based around specific needs, from general air quality purification to asthma and allergy control. Some units use electrostatic plates to filter the air, while others use traditional filters to trap pollutants. They come with or without carbon filters and pre-filters. The frequency of filter changes also varies widely. So with all these variables, Douglas Zail, Director of Sales at Sylvane, noted that, &quot;The variety of options and features can be overwhelming for a customer just learning about the category. Many customers are confused about how these units work, what makes them different from one another, how to properly size a unit, etc. We help customers to pick a solution that best meets their specific and individual needs.&quot;</P><P> He also went on to say, &quot;If you are having allergy or asthma issues, then you would want an air purification solution that is at least true HEPA in performance. A true HEPA performance solution will take 99.97% of all physical contaminants out of the air down to 0.3 microns. These filters are able to trap even the tiniest of particles in the air, which is an excellent resource when it comes to germs and flu prevention.&quot;</P><P> For additional information on air purifiers or for assistance in selecting a solution for your situation, please visit Sylvane online at http://www.sylvane.com. As the flu season begins to show its ability to spread and affect thousands, Sylvane is offering healthful solutions to those who want the best defense around.</P><P></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/combat-the-flu-with-air-purifiers.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>HPI Takes a Clean Approach To Its Business Strategy</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/hpi-takes-a-clean-approach-to-its-business-strategy.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/hpi-takes-a-clean-approach-to-its-business-strategy.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medicalread.com/blog/2/hpi-takes-a-clean-approach-to-its-business-strategy.html</guid> <description><![CDATA[Health Protect International today announced plans for continued expansion around Australia, New Zealand and other international markets.HPI, which has world-leading technology and treatments in mattress sanitisation, said it was continuing to add licensees to bolster its market presence in all Australian states. Gold Coast, QLD (PRWEB) June 8, 2007 &#8212; Health Protect International today announced [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Health Protect International today announced plans for continued expansion around Australia, New Zealand and other international markets.HPI, which has world-leading technology and treatments in mattress sanitisation, said it was continuing to add licensees to bolster its market presence in all Australian states.</p><p>Gold Coast, QLD (PRWEB) June 8, 2007 &#8212; Health Protect International today announced plans for continued expansion around Australia, New Zealand and other international markets.</P><P>HPI, which has world-leading technology and treatments in mattress sanitisation, said it was continuing to add licensees to bolster its market presence in all Australian states.</P><P>Founder and Managing Director, Nicson White, said the company&#39;s growth reflected a growing realisation across the community for the need to regularly sanitise mattresses to remove harmful materials.</P><P>&quot;Mattresses are literally a hot-bed for not only dust mites, but for allergens, pathogens, viruses, bacteria and other harmful micro organisms,&quot; Mr White said. &quot;We all sleep with them every night, but few people ever go to the trouble of actually sanitising their mattress to kill them off.</P><P>&quot;It&#39;s really a hidden problem, one of those out of sight out of mind things. My focus is to highlight this issue, and to create a successful business around sanitisation.&quot;</P><P>Mr White said HPI&#39;s business strategy relates to the fact that a high percentage of Australians suffer from asthma or sinus conditions related to dust or pollen.</P><P>&quot;Research has shown the average mattress can contain up to 2 million dust mites. An average home will keep its mattresses for five to 10 years before replacing them. Worse still, an average mattress will be slept on 2,500 to 3,000 times without ever being sanitised.&quot;</P><P>Mr White said it was imperative that commercial operations such as hotels, hospitals and nursing homes regularly sanitised their bedding and mattresses to prevent the transfer of harmful pathogens and bacteria.</P><P>&quot;We are very focused on this process and are achieving fantastic acceptance, with our clients base of hospitals, aged-care facilities, hotels and other accommodation sites increasing rapidly,&quot; he said.</P><P>HPI&#39;s patented Safety First Systems&reg; process is based on dry extraction, with non-toxic treatments which are the world&#39;s only treatments manufactured to EPA, USDA A-1 standards.  This process means that once a bed is treated it is ready to use almost immediately.</P><P>The Safety First Systems&reg; uses the same technology used in the medical industry for sterilisation, with its active ingredients targeting pathogens, bacteria, viruses, micro organisms, spores and other health threats.</P><P>&quot;I believe that no hygiene conscious person, allergic or asthmatic person, should be subject to the ongoing symptoms of dust mite presence in the home and workplace,&quot; Mr White said. &quot;Many consumers haven&#39;t considered having their mattress sanitised, until they discover the process.</P><P>&quot;I aim to make the world more aware of the process so that by providing education and service through our network, we can then provide help to the 30% of the population who suffer and the remainder who see the need for health and hygiene.&quot;</P><P>For further information, please contact:<BR>Tony Kaye<BR>Corporate Image Communications<BR>(03) 8676 0666 or 0407 094 875</P><P></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/hpi-takes-a-clean-approach-to-its-business-strategy.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Asthma Awareness Month Ending but Important Message Remains</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/asthma-awareness-month-ending-but-important-message-remains.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/asthma-awareness-month-ending-but-important-message-remains.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medicalread.com/blog/2/asthma-awareness-month-ending-but-important-message-remains.html</guid> <description><![CDATA[Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a collaboration of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, and the World Health Organization, used this year&#39;s World Asthma Day to spread their important message: &#34;You can control your asthma&#34;. Health care groups, asthma educators, and supportive companies around the world participated in a variety [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a collaboration of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, and the World Health Organization, used this year&#39;s World Asthma Day to spread their  important message: &quot;You can control your asthma&quot;. Health care groups, asthma educators, and supportive companies around the world participated in a variety of ways during Asthma Awareness Month.</p><p> Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) May 28, 2008 &#8212; Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a collaboration of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, and the World Health Organization, kicked off Asthma Awareness Month in May with World Asthma Day, their annual campaign to help educate asthma sufferers around the world. Health care groups, asthma educators, and supportive companies who are interested in increasing asthma awareness were encouraged to participate in spreading this year&#39;s important message: &quot;You can control your asthma&quot;.</P><P> One dedicated company involved in this global initiative is Smartsilk(TM), a Montreal-based asthma and allergy friendly(TM) certified bedding manufacturer. They joined this month-long effort to raise awareness with a bilingual educational campaign as well as a World Asthma Day giveaway. SmartSilk&#39;s efforts were aimed mostly at pediatric hospitals since the numbers of childhood asthma have been steadily on the rise.</P><P> As part of the initiative, asthma and allergy friendly(TM) bedding sets were donated by Smartsilk(TM) to top hospitals such as Children&#39;s Hospital Boston which is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School; Bridgeport Hospital of Yale New Haven Health; Lucile Packard Children&#39;s Hospital at Stanford University; The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto; and the Montreal Children&#39;s Hospital.</P><P> Collaborating with GINA, Smartsilk(TM) also distributed postcards in English and French with tips for asthma sufferers on how they could control their asthma. According to GINA guidelines, the four steps that asthma sufferers can take to control their asthma are as follows: <BR> -Take your asthma medications the way your doctor tells you to take them;<BR> -Know the causes of your asthma symptoms and how to respond to them;<BR> -Work with your doctor to control your asthma; and,<BR> -Act quickly to treat asthma attacks.</P><P> Besides their work with the hospitals, Smartsilk(TM) also sponsored Seja&#39;s Run, a race held in Toronto which raised funds for the Asthma Society of Canada.</P><P> Smartsilk(TM) is committed to helping educate the public about all aspects of asthma and will continue their efforts throughout the year.</P><P> About Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)<BR> The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) works with health care professionals and public health officials around the world to reduce asthma prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. <BR> Through resources such as evidence-based guidelines for asthma management, and events such as the annual celebration of World Asthma Day, GINA is working to improve the lives of people with asthma in every corner of the globe.<BR> For more information about GINA and their guidelines go to www.ginasthma.com.</P><P> About SmartSilk(TM)<BR> SmartSilk(TM) is a Montreal, Canada based asthma and allergy friendly(TM) certified bedding manufacturer. For more information about SmartSilk(TM), visit their website at www.smartsilk.com or call them toll free at 1-877-678-7455.</P><P> About Allergy Standards Limited<BR> Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) is a physician led global certification company that prepares independent standards for testing a wide range of products to determine their suitability for asthmatics and individuals with associated allergies.</P><P> ASL&#39;s management team possesses specialist skills in a variety of medical fields including asthma and other allergic diseases. ASL has devised a series of proprietary testing protocols and suitability specifications for products to meet in order to be eligible for certification as asthma &amp; allergy friendly(TM). For more program information please visit www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com.</P><P> About Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America<BR> The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world.</P><P> AAFA provides practical information, community based services and support through a national network of chapters and support groups. AAFA develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research to find better treatments and cures. For more information please visit www.aafa.org.</P><P> About Asthma Society of Canada <BR> The Asthma Society of Canada is a nationally registered, voluntary health organization with a 32-year reputation of providing respiratory support services to patients and health professionals. Their vision is to ensure that every Canadian child and adult diagnosed with asthma, associated allergies and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) enjoys a high quality of life.</P><P> For more information about the Asthma Society of Canada and their services, visit www.asthma.ca, or email them at info @ asthma.ca, or call their toll-free support line 1-866-787-4050.</P><P> Media Contact:<BR> Anne Franco<BR> Agency Blue<BR> anne @ agencyblue.com<BR> 514.772.2201</P><P></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/asthma-awareness-month-ending-but-important-message-remains.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Luxury Organics for Earth Day 2008</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/luxury-organics-for-earth-day-2008.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/luxury-organics-for-earth-day-2008.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medicalread.com/blog/2/luxury-organics-for-earth-day-2008.html</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sama Baby Luxury Organics is launching its new line of fashion-forward organic children&#39;s apparel just in time for Earth Day on April 22, 2008. Jacksonville Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 7, 2008 &#8212; Founder Shivani Gupta is committed to producing the purest garments possible for Sama Baby by partnering with like-minded vendors from the garment manufacturers [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Sama Baby Luxury Organics is launching its new line of fashion-forward organic children&#39;s apparel just in time for Earth Day on April 22, 2008.</p><p> Jacksonville Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 7, 2008 &#8212; Founder Shivani Gupta is committed to producing the purest garments possible for Sama Baby by partnering with like-minded vendors from the garment manufacturers to the organic cotton farmers.</P><P></P><P> &quot;Our partners in India are as dedicated as we are to being sustainable throughout the whole process,&quot; said Shivani, upon recently returning from India. &quot;The factories we use are powered by solar panels and supplement their power needs with wind turbines and windmills. This investment in and use of alternative energy sources is significant not only to India, but to the rest of the world as well.&quot; Shivani said, &quot;We sincerely believe that if we think globally and act locally we can make a difference in the world.&quot;</P><P> At Sama Baby, our goal is to follow the highest standards for organic cotton garments; from the cotton growth to the garment development process. We use eco-friendly dyes and dye processes, we do not use softeners or other chemicals in the end stages nor is the garment bleached before the dying process. And unusual to the clothing industry, we use biodegradable bags to store the fabric before it is made into garments.</P><P> Also, our organic cotton farmers in India use organic vegetables as their rotation crop in the cotton fields, and these vegetables are then served in the canteens and lunchrooms for the employees. Using organic vegetables in the crop rotation replenishes the soil, feeds the workers and is good for the environment.</P><P> Our company has also committed resources to help improve the quality of life for the farmers and workers in India. Our partners focus on educating them on organic techniques that can save their farms and give them a healthy and sustainable livelihood. The farmers and factory workers have, in turn, started educating their families on the benefits of organic living, such as, encouraging them to eat foods at home which are grown organically.</P><P> All of our products are fair trade certified. We make sure that workers in the factories, on the farms and throughout the supply chain are paid a fare wage. In addition, our partners educate mill workers, so they can move up into management positions and learn valuable and marketable skill sets; this is very useful when they are ready to move on to other careers.</P><P> We also support various non-profit organizations in India and the US. Child Relief and You (CRY), is an organization that works towards restoring to underprivileged children their basic rights to &#8212; survival, participation, development and protection. Ekal Vidyala is an organization that is educating children in rural India one village at a time. We are continuously in search of worthy causes to support.</P><P> Sama Baby is a company with a conscience. Our mission is to clothe babies in soft, healthy and luxurious fashions while being mindful of our large but fragile world. It is not easy, but everyday, from design to manufacture to the point of sale, we strive to balance what is possible against what is important.</P><P></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/luxury-organics-for-earth-day-2008.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Enjoy Life(R) and Kane County Cougars Support Dad&#039;s Request for &#039;Peanut-Free Night&#039; a</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/enjoy-lifer-and-kane-county-cougars-support-dads-request-for-peanut-free-night-a.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/enjoy-lifer-and-kane-county-cougars-support-dads-request-for-peanut-free-night-a.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medicalread.com/blog/2/enjoy-lifer-and-kane-county-cougars-support-dads-request-for-peanut-free-night-a.html</guid> <description><![CDATA[SCHILLER PARK, Ill. (BusinessWire EON) August 1, 2007 &#8211;More than three million Americans are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts1,but one allergic young man will have no worries when he attends the KaneCounty Cougars vs. the Lansing Lugnuts baseball game at Elfstrom Stadiumin Geneva, IL on Tuesday, August 7 &#8212; thanks to his dad. Everything [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SCHILLER PARK, Ill. (BusinessWire EON) August 1, 2007 &#8211;More than three million Americans are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts1,but one allergic young man will have no worries when he attends the KaneCounty Cougars vs. the Lansing Lugnuts baseball game at Elfstrom Stadiumin Geneva, IL on Tuesday, August 7 &#8212; thanks to his dad.</p><p>Everything fell quickly into place for Western Springs&#8217;Todd Leiter-Weintraub and his son, Ethan, following a special request toCougar management for a peanut-free night at the ballpark so that theseverely peanut-allergic 5&#189; -year-old mightattend at least one game this season. Cougar management quickly teamedup with Schiller Park, IL-based EnjoyLife Foods, which makes great-tasting allergy-friendlyfoods, to offer free product samples, coupons, information onallergen-free eating, and giveaways to game attendees.</p><p>&#8220;Elfstrom Stadium will be completely peanutfree on August 7,&#8221; says Jeff Ney, AssistantGeneral Manager for the KaneCounty Cougars. &#8220;We won&#8217;tbe serving any foods containing peanuts and we&#8217;redoing a clean sweep of the stadium in advance to prevent any crosscontamination,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;Somestadiums in the major leagues have experimented with peanut-free zonesand peanut-free games. But we&#8217;re the firstChicago-area sports venue to offer a peanut-free night.&#8221;</p><p>According to his dad, Ethan is a big baseball fan. &#8220;Buthe had to leave early the only major league game he ever attended due toa reaction to peanut dust floating in the air,&#8221;says Leiter-Weintraub. &#8220;Thanks to Enjoy Lifeand the Kane County Cougars, Ethan will attend his first complete minorleague game ever,&#8221; he adds.</p><p>&#8220;Our hope at Enjoy Life is that this specialnight will open the door to others who may be missing out on the greatAmerican pastime because of food allergies,&#8221;says ScottMandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Enjoy Life Foods. &#8220;EnjoyLife is dedicated to people with food allergies, and we&#8217;vemade it our mission to make great tasting allergen-free and gluten-freefoods that most everyone can enjoy,&#8221; he adds.</p><p>Enjoy Life offers 20 deliciousproducts including soft-baked cookies, snack bars, granola, bagels,semi-sweet chocolate chips and trail mix that are specially made to begluten-free and free of the eight most common allergens.2They are also all natural, trans fat free and made in a dedicated nut-and gluten-free bakery.</p><p>Enjoy Life cookies and other goodies can be found at many Chicago-areanatural food and grocery stores, including Whole Foods, Wild Oats, JewelFood Stores, Sunset Foods, Fruitful Yield, Sunflower Market and Meijer.Visit www.enjoylifefoods.comfor store locations and more.</p><p>Those attending the August 7 &#8220;Peanut-FreeNight&#8221; at the ballpark should look for EnjoyLife&#8217;s display table on the concourse levelof the park. The game begins at 6:30 pm; gates open at 4:30 pm. Afireworks display will follow the game.</p><p>About Enjoy Life Natural Brands</p><p>Enjoy Life Natural Brands, LLC (ELNB) was founded in early 2001 with themission of making great-tasting allergy-friendly foods that mosteveryone can eat freely. The company launched the Enjoy Life brand inlate 2002 with a broad product line that is gluten-free and free of theeight most common allergens. To meet the needs of a rapidly growingconsumer base, in late 2004 the company acquired Perky&#8217;s&#8482;100% Natural, a line of gluten- and nut-free cereals. Today, ELNBoffers 25 different Enjoy Life and Perky&#8217;sproducts that are sold in natural food and select grocery storesthroughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.enjoylifenb.com.</p><p>1 Source: Food Allergy &amp; Anaphylaxis Network (www.foodallergy.org)</p><p>2 The eight most common allergens are wheat,dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish, which accountfor 90% of all allergic reactions in the United States</p><p>xmlns:dc=&#8221;http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/&#8221;xmlns:trackback=&#8221;http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/&#8221;&gt;rdf:about=&#8221;http://www.prweb.comhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/enjoy/peanut/prweb544057.htm&#8221;dc:identifier=&#8221;http://www.prweb.comhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/enjoy/peanut/prweb544057.htm&#8221;trackback:ping=&#8221;http://www.prweb.com/postback/pingpr.php/TG92ZS1QaWdnLUZhbHUtU3F1YS1UaGlyLVplcm8=&#8221; /&gt;&#8211;&gt;<p>Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TG92ZS1QaWdnLUZhbHUtU3F1YS1UaGlyLVplcm8=</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/enjoy-lifer-and-kane-county-cougars-support-dads-request-for-peanut-free-night-a.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Healthier Work Environments Inspire Employee Attendance and Productivity</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/healthier-work-environments-inspire-employee-attendance-and-productivity.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/healthier-work-environments-inspire-employee-attendance-and-productivity.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
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Their devices eliminate 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew, and dust mites, providing purified air, reducing asthma, allergies, viral outbreaks, and preventing &quot;sick building syndrome&quot;.</p><p>Orlando, FL (PRWEB) March 6, 2007 &#8212; Businesses across America are experiencing a rapid increase in productivity and employee attendance thanks to air quality technology. Viral Air Solutions, a leading provider in the indoor air quality industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, http://www.viralairsolutions.com. Their website will serve as an online resource for products designed for heating and cooling systems, so companies can guard their staff against dangerous air contaminants such as viruses, bird flu, bacteria, allergens, mold, and mildew.</p><p>&quot;I am excited about this opportunity to help protect companies from profit loss and liability,&quot; says Barry Nicholson, President and CEO of Viral Air Solutions. &quot;Many businesses suffer unnecessary production halts from employee absences due to allergies, asthma, and sicknesses caused by the abundance of air pollutants within their workspace. We empower business owners by offering technologically advanced products that eradicate these dangerous elements. &quot;</p><p>Airborne contaminants such as dust mites, viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew, and pollen accumulate easily inside buildings and trigger allergies, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses which lead to extreme discomfort and even fatality. When heating and cooling units are activated, the pollutants are blown into the air and circulated throughout the entire facility.</p><p>This presents a huge problem for companies, since increases in employee illness, discomfort, and absence essentially means decreases in productivity and profit. In addition to the risk of low attendance, companies are also in danger of lawsuits from staff and customers that fall ill as a result of the working conditions within the building.</p><p>&quot;Our website gives companies a reliable source for high-quality devices, which eliminate 99.9% of all airborne germs and viruses instantly,&quot; Nicholson proudly reveals. &quot;Our products work in virtually any HVAC, regardless of size. So, whether the environment is a warehouse, school, office, hospital, fitness facility, retail store, or apartment building, Viral Air Solutions can protect people from exposure. &quot;</p><p>These devices have proven to be the most effective, affordable solution for airborne toxins, killing 99.9% of all germs and viruses (including SARS, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Influenza and Bird Flu) and eliminating the number of airborne particles such as mildew, dust mites, pollen, bacteria, and mold spores.</p><p>An increasing number of school districts are implementing Viral Air Solution products in their buildings to reduce the amount of viral and bacterial transmission during cold and flu seasons. The results have shown a significant increase in student attendance and an overall improvement in performance within classrooms. Hospitals use Viral Air Solutions to maintain sterile environments and decrease hospital-acquired infections for patients, staff, and visitors. While this technology has been a construction standard in new buildings for years, many companies are hearing about the benefits for the first time.</p><p>In addition to providing increasing indoor air quality, their equipment causes heat and air conditioning systems to run more efficiently by diminishing particles that otherwise block airflow, saving many businesses over &#36;50,000 per year in energy costs. Companies also benefit from the reduction in maintenance costs, since UVC systems don&#39;t require frequent cleaning or detergents.</p><p>To help educate businesses on how to create better work environments, Viral Air Solutions has also released an easy-to-read E-booklet available at: http://www.viralairsolutions.com/order.now.html.</p><p>&quot;The bottom line is employees are more productive in healthy work environments. Our products ensure purified breathing environments for buildings,&quot; says Nicholson. &quot;It&#39;s no coincidence that the majority of our commercial clients contact us to say they experienced increased profits and employee performance after having our devices installed in their heating and cooling systems.&quot;</p><p>Find out how your business can achieve healthier work environments by visiting Viral Air Solutions today.</p><p>About Viral Air Solutions<br
/>Viral Air Solutions, LLC is a leading provider in the air safety industry. Barry Nicholson, Viral Air Solutions&#39; founder and CEO, has specialized in heating ventilation and air conditioning for the last 15 years. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Viral Air Solutions has provided homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies with high-quality heating and cooling solutions for years. In 2006, Viral Air Solutions launched its online store, to give residential and commercial environments across America access to the clean air solutions and health safety they deserve.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/healthier-work-environments-inspire-employee-attendance-and-productivity.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Ahhh&#8230;Chocolate Is Now a Delicious Reality for People with Food Allergies :  Enjoy Life&#174; F</title><link>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/ahhhchocolate-is-now-a-delicious-reality-for-people-with-food-allergies-enjoy-life-f.html</link> <comments>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/ahhhchocolate-is-now-a-delicious-reality-for-people-with-food-allergies-enjoy-life-f.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medicalread Staff</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category><guid
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That world has changed.</p><p> Now, thanks to Enjoy Life Foods, food-allergic children and adults need no longer miss out when it comes to enjoying the rich, creamy, irresistible taste of chocolate. Enjoy Life Foods has launched a revolutionary new allergy-friendly1 chocolate &#8212; boom CHOCO boom&#8482; bars &#8212; the first dairy-, nut- AND soy-free chocolate bars, available nationally at Whole Foods Market&#174; and other select natural food and grocery stores.</p><p> More than 12 million Americans have food allergies, and diagnoses are on the rise. Eight foods, including wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish and shellfish, account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions in the U.S. Approximately 3.3 million Americans are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts and another 30 to 50 million are lactose intolerant. Safety concerns around cross-contamination or the use of dairy-based ingredients cause people with these conditions to avoid most mass-produced chocolate&#8230;until now.</p><p> Enjoy Life Foods&#8217; boom CHOCO boom bars get their delicious chocolatey taste from dairy-free rice milk as opposed to cow&#8217;s milk, and are made in a dedicated nut- and gluten-free facility so most everyone can enjoy them. The great-tasting bars are available in three chocolatey varieties: boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk, boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk with crispy rice, and boom CHOCO boom dark chocolate.</p><p> boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk is made for those with a passion for the sweet, smooth and creamy taste of milk chocolate.   If it&#8217;s crunch they crave, food-allergic shoppers will enjoy boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk with crispy rice.   Finally, dark chocolate lovers will appreciate the intense, rich and complex &#8220;notes&#8221; of boom CHOCO boom dark chocolate.<p> &#8220;Until now, most packaged chocolate bars were strictly off limits to anyone with food allergies because of the ingredients used and/or the prevalence of nut warnings,&#8221; says Nancy Curby, Director of Marketing for Enjoy Life Foods. &#8220;Now, food-allergic chocolate lovers throughout the U.S. can safely enjoy the chocolatey taste sensation of boom CHOCO boom bars and easily find them where they regularly shop.&#8221;</p><p> Enjoy Life&#8217;s boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk bar contains 230 calories, 17g of fat, 0mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates, 1g of fiber and 1g of protein. Its ingredients include evaporated cane juice, non-dairy cocoa butter, natural chocolate liquor, rice milk powder and salt.</p><p> The boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk with crispy rice bar contains 220 calories, 15g of fat, 0mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 22g carbohydrates, 1g fiber and 1g of protein. Its ingredients include evaporated cane juice, non-dairy cocoa butter, natural chocolate liquor, rice crisps, rice milk powder and salt.</p><p> The boom CHOCO boom dark chocolate bar contains 200 calories, 15g of fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 22g carbohydrates, 3g fiber and 2g protein. Its ingredients include evaporated cane juice, natural chocolate liquor and non-dairy cocoa butter.</p><p> boom CHOCO boom bars are available at all Whole Foods Market stores and other select natural food and grocery stores throughout the United States at suggested retail prices ranging from $1.79 to $1.99 for each 1.4-ounce bar.</p><p> The addition of the three new boom CHOCO boom bars brings to 24 the number of delicious products sold under the Enjoy Life brand. Other products include allergy-friendly AND gluten-free soft-baked cookies, snack bars, granola, trail mixes, bagels and semi-sweet chocolate chips, all of which are free of the eight most common allergens and made in a dedicated nut- and gluten-free facility. The company also markets five gluten- and nut-free cereals under the Perky&#8217;s brand.</p><p> Not only are Enjoy Life&#8217;s three new boom CHOCO boom bars &#8212; like all other Enjoy Life products &#8212; free of the eight most common allergens2 including dairy, nut and soy, they are also certified gluten-free (by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization), and are all-natural, trans fat-free and Kosher. More than 80 percent of Enjoy Life&#8217;s products are vegan with the exception of four products3 that are vegetarian because they contain honey.</p><p> About Enjoy Life Foods</p><p> Enjoy Life Natural Brands, LLC (d/b/a Enjoy Life Foods, LLC (ELF)) was founded in 2001 with the mission of making great-tasting allergy-friendly foods that most everyone can eat freely. The company launched the Enjoy Life brand in 2002 with a broad product line that is free of the eight most common allergens and gluten-free. To meet the needs of a rapidly growing consumer base, in 2004 the company acquired Perky&#8217;s&#8482;, a line of gluten- and nut-free cereals. Today, ELF offers 29 different Enjoy Life and Perky&#8217;s products that are sold in natural food and select grocery stores throughout the United States and Canada. Visit www.enjoylifefoods.com and www.perkysnaturalfoods.com for store locations and more. In September 2007, Enjoy Life Foods was named to Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing privately held businesses in the U.S. For more information, visit www.enjoylifenb.com.</p><p> 1 Free of the eight most common allergens (wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish and shellfish)</p><p> 2 The eight most common allergens are wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish and shellfish, which account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions in the United States</p><p> 3 Classic Original bagels, Cinnamon Raisin bagels, Sunbutter&#174; Crunch snack bars and boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk with crispy rice bar</p><p><P>MULTIMEDIA GALLERY</P><P>http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5743138</P></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalread.com/allergies/ahhhchocolate-is-now-a-delicious-reality-for-people-with-food-allergies-enjoy-life-f.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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