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Treadmill Retailer Runs to 1st Place in Ratings from TopConsumerReviews.com


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We’re very glad to give them our highest recommendation as our newest winner among retailers of Treadmills in 2020

TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave their best-in-class ranking to SOLE Fitness, a respected leader among Treadmill manufacturers.

When people start to envision their home gym, the first piece of equipment they tend to have in mind is the trusty Treadmill. It’s an easy way to get a cardio workout that is tailored to every individual’s level of fitness, from brand-new exercisers who need to set the speed at 2 mph to experienced athletes who need to be able to rack up the miles while training for a marathon. As technology has impacted the fitness industry as a whole, Treadmills have emerged with features previously found only in gyms and recreation centers – including touchscreens for watching favorite shows or pulling up a map to simulate a favorite course. Home consumers can still choose basic models that do little more than spin the belt under their feet, but many shoppers are attracted to the treadmills that include inclines of up to 15% for a hilly challenge. And, online shopping has made it more convenient than ever to get the perfect treadmill delivered right to one’s home, with many retailers offering in-home, professional setup for a reasonable fee.

“If you’re looking for a high-end Treadmill at an affordable price, you’ll want to consider SOLE Fitness,” stated Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “Originally designed as a machine for use in luxury hotels like Hilton and Omni, SOLE Fitness’ Treadmills bring a high level of quality and reliability to the home gym market. Among all of the eight models they offer, you’ll find a generously-wide belt, folding and non-folding options if space is a concern, quiet operation and a super-durable surface that will hold up for many thousands of miles. SOLE Fitness extends a superb warranty that is hard to match: lifetime coverage on the motor, deck, frame and electronics, plus five years of coverage on any needed labor for repairs. Plus, you’ll get free shipping no matter which model you select. SOLE Fitness does an excellent job of providing sleek yet heavy-duty machines to consumers and corporations alike. We’re very glad to give them our highest recommendation as our newest winner among retailers of Treadmills in 2020.”

To find out more about SOLE Fitness and other treadmills, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Treadmills category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/treadmills.

About SOLE Fitness

SOLE has been providing exercise equipment to North America for decades. SOLE is a premier name in fitness and has been the fastest growing brand in the US and Canada the last 5 years and counting. Whether you want to ditch your gym membership for working out at home, or you want to start a small gym, here you will find the equipment that meets your specific needs at a price you’ll appreciate. SOLE has the treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bikes to make any fitness center complete, regardless of whether that’s in your basement or in your local community. SOLE fitness equipment has received numerous “Best Buy” reviews and ratings year in and year out from the most reputable consumer review sites and magazines.

About TopConsumerReviews.com

TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Treadmills to Home Gyms and Personal Trainers, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

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Zebra CBD Announces New CBD Product Line with Industry’s First Label Accuracy Guarantee


A new disrupter has entered the CBD market, offering its unique line of premium CBD products to improve health, vitality and longevity. Zebra CBD leads with cutting-edge research, having first spent several years developing its formulations in order to reach this momentous day—their product release of high-quality CBD oils, tinctures, chewable tablets and topicals.

“Our primary concern was providing a CBD product made from natural, organically-grown US hemp that could be trusted,” says Chris Jacob, CEO of Zebra CBD.

Although the promise of premium hemp ingredients is echoed by many businesses operating in the crowded CBD market, few actually follow through. In 2017, a JAMA study tested 84 different CBD products from 31 different CBD brands and discovered that more than 70% of the tested CBD products failed to meet their label claims. To Mr. Jacob and his team of biomedical engineers and food scientists at Zebra CBD, this was unacceptable.

“We knew that this trust had to be earned by our customers and that this would require a paradigm shift away from the industry status quo,” continues Mr. Jacob.

To that end, all Zebra CBD product batches are tested twice using two distinct, certified third-party labs to ensure products meet label claims, including the CBD content. Furthermore, the Certificate of Analysis reports are published on the company’s website—ZebraCBD.com—for customers to confirm. Today, they are the only CBD company on the market with a Label Accuracy Guarantee. In addition, they have appointed Emily Gray M.D. as Zebra CBD’s medical advisor.

The Zebra CBD launch includes 13 innovative CBD products designed for different customer needs, including condition-specific formulas for Sleep, Health & Vitality, Mood, Energy, Joints & Muscles, and more. Their hemp is grown organically on farms in Oregon, Colorado and Kentucky, and every product comes backed by their market-leading Label Accuracy Guarantee.

About Zebra CBD

Our mission is to become the trusted CBD expert with simple CBD solutions for total well-being. Zebra CBD is a division of Biomedical Research Laboratories (BRL)—a California-based company with more than a decade of experience developing and marketing consumer goods products for improving health, vitality and longevity. BRL is a five-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies. The company is located in La Jolla, CA.

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The Ethical Meat Handbook’s Revised Edition Addresses The Way We Can Eat In The New Decade


The Ethical Meat Handbook Revised and Expanded Second Edition

The Ethical Meat Handbook Revised and Expanded Second Edition

The Ethical Meat Handbook is not just a ‘carnivore’s guide’ to meat. It provides keen insight on our responsibility to the land, agriculture, and the farmers that tend to it.

This week marks the launch of The Ethical Meat Handbook Revised and Expanded Second Edition: From Sourcing to Butchery, Mindful Meat Eating for the Modern Omnivore. Authored by nationally-recognized butcher and meat expert Meredith Leigh and published by New Society Publishers, this new version brings discussions of responsible meat production, consumption, and economics into the year 2020, in keeping with recent trends and conversations in the field. The book provides both broad, holistic perspectives on the state of meat production and farming in our world, as well as detailed instructions for butchering, cooking, and consuming meat animals.

The first edition of The Ethical Meat Handbook reached almost 300,000 people, and this revised version has been comprehensively updated to inform new readers and bring new understanding to those who are familiar with the initial edition. Over half of the book contains material not found in the first edition, and readers will find beautiful, full-color diagrams and photographs, and over 100 recipes for whole-animal cooking.

Culinary leaders nationwide, such as Adam Danforth (IACP and James Beard Award winning butcher and writer), Rebecca Martin (group editor of Mother Earth News), Ronni Lundy (author of Victuals, An Appalachian Journey with Recipes, James Beard Cookbook of the Year, 2017), Nicolette Hahn Niman (author of Defending Beef and Righteous Porkchop), and Jean Martin Fortier (author of The Market Gardener), have praised the book, calling it “a gem” and an “inspirational must-read” that is “an essential read for meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike.”

Leigh writes in the introduction that the intent of this edition remains true to the first: to heal. Amid global ecological crises and political divides that take us away from doing the work to protect our planet and its creatures, Leigh argues for responsible stewardship of the land and animals as a way forward for us all, to heal our system into something sustainable.

The book is based on the belief that on a warming planet, divided by injustice and doubt and starvation on many levels, every eater has a way to conjure hope and empowerment, not tomorrow, but now.

The handbook specifically tackles how we can endeavor to source and consume meat with more of an understanding of issues across every step of the supply chain, from farm to fork. “Ethical meat” comes from an animal that enjoyed a good life, was afforded a good death, and then was butchered properly and cooked and preserved in a way that shows respect for the life that was given as food and to maximize the nutritional benefit of the meat.

“Meredith Leigh is, in her own words, ‘a lifelong pilgrim for food,’ but not just any food,” said Camas Davis, executive director of the Good Meat Project and founder of the Portland Meat Collective. “She is a pilgrim for living food, real food, and food produced within intricately balanced natural systems, which, Leigh gently and elegantly reminds us, we can either live peacefully and humbly within or fight tooth and nail against.”

“The Ethical Meat Handbook is not just a ‘carnivore’s guide’ to meat. It provides keen insight on our responsibility to the land, agriculture, and the farmers that tend to it,” said SheChef Inc. founder Elle Scott. “It takes a deep dive into food access, food privilege, and what it means to redefine the way we approach meat preparation from slaughter to plate.”

The Ethical Meat Handbook’s revised and expanded second edition is available now through your local bookstore, as well as online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or directly from New Society Publishers.

About Meredith Leigh

Over the past 17 years, Meredith Leigh has worked as a farmer, butcher, chef, teacher, non-profit executive director, and writer, all in pursuit of good food. She is the author of The Ethical Meat Handbook: A Complete Guide to Home Butchery, Charcuterie, and Cooking for the Conscious Omnivore, (3rd place, MFK Fisher Award 2015) and Pure Charcuterie: The Craft & Poetry of Curing Meats at Home. Meredith travels extensively teaching charcuterie and food production and processing, consulting for farmer and food businesses, editing, and providing marketing assistance for values-driven business. She also pursues other writing, namely poetry and nonfiction focused on the intersection of land and people, and land and the culinary sphere, with work featured in Crop Stories, various Edible publications, The James Beard Foundation blog, and Mother Earth News Magazine, among others. She lives with her partner and four children in Asheville, NC.

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Vigorous Innovations Now Offering Valentine’s Day Discount on Percussion Massager Guns and Hemp Oil


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There’s an old adage that says, “Love is the greatest gift of all” and in keeping with the Valentine’s Day holiday, representatives with Vigorous Innovations announced today that the company is now offering a 20% discount on percussion massagers, hemp oil, other products available on its online store.

“We’re are glad to offer the discount to make it more affordable for those planning to buy deep tissue massage guns and help oil,” said Justin Robinson, owner and spokesperson for Vigorous Innovations, and went on to add, “the new professional massage guns reduce stress, pain and tissue tension to enhanced recovery, blood circulation, and range of motion.”

Robinson went on to point out that Vigorous Innovations’ online store empowers current and prospective customers with a wide variety of unique products. A few of those products, according to Robinson, include personal percussion massage gun, mini handheld percussion massager, ultra-quiet percussion massager, and hemp oil for pain relief.

The company recently launched the VI PRO Mini version of its percussion massage gun that eliminates the fatigue of the day and relieve the muscle soreness after exercise. In daily life, on the road, after sport.

Robinson went on to add the new professional massage gun reduces stress, pain and tissue tension to enhanced recovery, blood circulation, and range of motion.

“The VI PRO Mini deep tissue massage gun comes with six interchangeable heads for every nook and cranny of your body,” Robinson highlighted.

“The ball head is used for large muscles, steel ball for a little firmer massage, and the flat head is suitable for all parts of the body. You can use the steel flat head for areas such as the back and legs, and forkhead for the spine, neck, and shoulders, while bullet head can be used for joints, deep tissues, and trigger points,” Robinson stressed.

Robinson went on to point out that the VI PRO Mini percussion massager is the quietest massage gun in the market. Keeping treatment quiet is a major priority when using massage guns in public. The new percussion massage gun has a 24V brushless motor and quite glide noise reduction technology that brings high power but low noise experience at 35dB-55dB only.

To top it off, the newly-released product also comes with a 100 percent money-back guarantee and full year warranty.

As to how customers rate the product, one Amazon reviewer identified as Makai gave it all five stars and described it as an awesome massager.

“I’m a triathlete, and I’ve been thinking about purchasing one of these percussion massagers for a while,” Makai said, before revealing, “I was hesitant to spend that type of money for one and was planning to purchase a cheaper one. I’m so glad I spent the money. This item is powerful, quiet easy-to-use. It arrived on time, and when I open the box, it was in its hard case. This massager really gets into hard to reach places and also takes out those knots. I recommend this item if you’re looking to purchase one.”

But he isn’t the only one. A second Amazon reviewer identified as Jeremy Taylor also gave it all five stars.

“I am a sports chiropractor, and this device is a must-have for any sports therapist/clinician as well as for personal use,” Taylor said. “I use it to decrease tone in tight muscles but also to activate muscles that aren’t firing due to injury, inflammation, overuse, or inactivity. I’ve used other therapy guns, but they are so loud and distracting in a clinic. This device is very quiet, and I can use it on patients all day without needing to recharge it. And the price is amazing.”

For more information, please visit http://www.vigorousinnovations.com/blog.

About Vigorous Innovations

Vigorous Innovations is a company founded on the principles of producing only the highest quality products with even higher quality customer service. Everything we do, we do for you, our valued customer.

Contact Details:

Justin Robinson

1925 Palomino Blvd

Crowley, TX 76036

United States

Phone: 682-235-9814

Source: Vigorous Innovations

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FitFormula Wellness Debuts Five Items to Promote a Healthier, More Satisfying Lifestyle


FitFormula Wellness Products

FitFormula Wellness Products

The team at FitFormula Wellness is committed to customer experience, consumer education, and transparency.

FitFormula Wellness, makers of products such as the Cal-EZ Calcium + Vitamin D powdered calcium supplement, proudly announce the addition of five new products to their family of ever-growing vitamins and dietary supplements. All essential in maintaining a healthy body.

Like FitFormula’s Classic Unflavored Calcium + Vitamin D, their supplements are simple, pure, gluten free, with no artificial anything. Not to mention, with their quick absorption properties, they’re very effective.

The team at FitFormula Wellness is committed to customer experience, consumer education, and transparency. Additionally, the newest items will allow for the advancement of FitFormula’s overall mission of helping people to pursue healthy, fit, well-functioning, and strong bodies.

FitFormula’s new products are:

● Vitamin D3 Spray – An easy application dietary supplement, used to promote the body’s absorption of calcium and phosphorous, which are essential for the development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones.

● Pro Vegan Creamy Chocolate Flavored Protein Blend – A delicious vegan protein blend of Pea, Flax and Hemp with added probiotic support.

● Vitamin C-Liposomal supplement – An essential, water soluble nutrient that acts as an antioxidant by protecting the body against oxidative stress.

● Fruit & Veggie Blend with Non-Dairy Probiotics – A rich, unique and colorful blend of organic red, green, orange, blue and purple fruits and vegetables. Designed to support the whole body, by providing a reliable source of organic Acacia Fiber, Green Tea, Spirulina, and herbs.

● Slim Down – In scientific and clinical studies, DygloFit has been proven to not only make you feel fuller but also work behind the scenes to help regulate several metabolic processes associated with weight control, fat distribution, insulin regulation, cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation and free-radical (oxidative stress) management.

About FitFormula Wellness: Jay and son Peter Bua founded the company after a combined 40 plus years in the pharma, fitness, and healthcare industries. They believe in healthy, fit, well-functioning, strong bodies and love helping people live healthier, more satisfying lives.

For more information, visit us at https://www.fitformulawellness.com or email us at hello@fitformulawellness.com.

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Matmarket Launches Latest Version of Insite® Contoura Insoles, the Next Step in Comfort and Performance, in Collaboration with DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products


The performance and sport science properties of Insite® insoles are industry leading, and we are happy that Matmarket chose Susterra® propanediol to help make these performance breakthroughs a reality.

This week, Matmarket is launching the latest version of Insite® Contoura Insoles, featuring 25 percent bio-based Susterra® propanediol, a renewably sourced, plant-based building block that delivers high performance across a wide variety of polymer applications. Susterra® propanediol is a molecular building block that is a fundamental part of the material structure, and not simply an additive, which allows Insite® to reach new performance heights with a lower carbon footprint. Compared with conventional petroleum-based alternatives, Susterra® propanediol produces 48 percent less greenhouse gas emissions and uses 46 percent less nonrenewable energy from cradle-to-gate.

“The performance and sport science properties of Insite® insoles are industry leading, and we are happy that Matmarket chose Susterra® propanediol to help make these performance breakthroughs a reality,” said Steve Hurff, Vice President of Marketing & Sales at DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products. “In addition, Susterra® propanediol, a USDA Certified 100 percent bio-based product, enables a lower carbon footprint compared to petroleum-derived materials, meaning that brands and consumers no longer have to make tradeoffs for sustainability and performance.”

“We started developing with Susterra® propanediol for the sustainability benefits, however, we ended up integrating it into all of our products since the material performance alone outperformed our non-bio alternatives,” stated Gregory Diharce, Chief Product Officer at Matmarket LLC. “The partnership with Susterra® allowed us to develop compounds that enhanced material performance and durability while reducing overall weight which we have not found with any other bio-product.”

Insite® Contoura insoles use the latest in polymer science and ergonomic shape to elevate the comfort of every shoe. No longer is step-in comfort, performance and arch support exclusive of each other. Through continuing research, Insite® insoles have proven to reduce hip, knee and ankle injuries by up to 36 percent when tested against footwear without ergonomic insoles. It is the first insole technology to measure the onset of fatigue to give brands the confidence of true, all-day comfort. Now with Susterra® propanediol, we are able to produce a lighter, higher performing and more sustainable product which continues to elevate the standard in footwear comfort.

About Insite® Contoura™ Insoles, a division of Matmarket

Matmarket is a global, product-based company providing direct-to-brand manufacturing and product solutions since 2000 with a diverse range of products. To learn more, please visit http://www.matmarket.com. To learn more about Insite® insoles, please visit http://www.insiteinsoles.com.

About DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products is a joint venture between DuPont, a global science company, and Tate & Lyle, a world-leading renewable food and industrial ingredients company. DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products provides natural and renewably sourced ingredients that enhance product performance. For more information on Susterra® propanediol, visit http://www.duponttateandlyle.com to see the solutions we offer across a wide variety of markets and applications.

2/11/2020

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Online Fitness Program Takes 1st Place Rating from TopConsumerReviews.com


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It is our pleasure to award this platform our highest ranking among Online Fitness Programs in 2020

TopConsumerReviews.com has awarded their highest five-star rating to Jillian Michaels, an award-winning fitness professional offering a world-class Online Fitness program.

Why are people turning to Online Fitness Programs in record numbers? The answers are as varied as the individuals themselves. Who can’t relate to the feeling of going to a popular gym and having no clue how to use the weight machines or what settings to enter on the treadmill? Many of today’s apps take away all of the guesswork, guiding users to the right strength routines and cardio workouts to match their current level of fitness and their wellness goals. For those who prefer to work out at home or on the trail, the perfect Online Fitness Program gives them a coach in their ear, videos on their tablet or right on their TV, completely eliminating the need for a gym membership while delivering the same results. With so many different resources available, there’s an ideal Online Fitness Program for every user, from beginner to expert.

“If you’re deciding on an Online Fitness Program, chances are good that you want an all-in-one resource for both exercise and nutrition. Jillian Michaels absolutely delivers,” affirmed Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “Jillian has been a household name in the fitness industry for many years, but there’s nothing outdated about her My Fitness program. The app gives you everything you need to plan your meals with options ranging from omnivore to vegan, to track what you actually eat, and then complement your healthy eating habits with an effective fitness routine. There are more than 800 individual exercises in this Online Fitness Program, complete with videos to demonstrate each move step-by-step to make sure your form is perfect from the first rep. Best of all, a free 7-day trial lets you access every feature before deciding if a paid membership plan is right for you. There are many different paths to fitness, but if you want to start – or continue – your journey to wellness with a proven, affordable and easy-to-use system, My Fitness by Jillian Michaels should be at the top of your list. It is our pleasure to award this platform our highest ranking among Online Fitness Programs in 2020.”

To find out more about Jillian Michaels and other Online Fitness programs, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Online Fitness category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/online-fitness/.

About Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels is the foremost fitness expert in the world and a renowned life coach. Committed to helping people to be the best versions of themselves and to live their happiest and healthiest lives, Michaels has dominated the health and wellness space with hit television shows, extensively successful fitness DVDs, the foremost exercise streaming platform fitfusion.com, 8 New York Times best-selling books, an award-winning podcast, live speaking engagements, her App, My Fitness, that provides personal training and nutrition plans, popular social media channels and her personal website. Through her platforms, she has built an international community of followers 100 million + strong.

About TopConsumerReviews.com

TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Online Fitness Programs to Exercise Bikes and Keto Diets, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

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26-Year-Old Takes on 59 Billion Dollar Gut Health Category and is Welcomed by Whole Foods Market for National Launch


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“We seek to educate individuals and encourage them to join the Nouri mission and take a proactive approach to their personal gut health.” Caroline Beckman, CEO / Founder, Nouri

Inspired by her own battle with immunodeficiency, CEO and Founder of Nouri, Caroline Beckman, has made it her mission to deliver gut health solutions that empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their health. Today, Nouri announced that Whole Foods Market shares and supports this mission, as the newest Nouri Probiotics are now available nationwide at Whole Foods locations.

Today, over one billion people worldwide are suffering from gut-related diseases. This problem costs America more than $136 billion dollars a year to treat, more than heart disease, trauma, or mental illness. According to a national survey, 74% of the population is living with gut ailments and only half ever report them to their doctors.

Tackling such a large-scale issue and entering an already crowded category is inspiring for Beckman, a 26-year-old former Vice President at Suja Juice. “Nouri is dedicated to two core elements that set us apart and ensure we deliver results to our consumers: science-backed solutions and transparent labeling,” said Beckman. Consumers believe they can manage their health by taking vitamins and supplements, but probiotics can be most effective for addressing gut health and Nouri exists to fill that space within the rapidly growing gut health market.

Beckman adds, “Like Whole Foods, it is the mission of Nouri to offer high-quality products with superior standards which guide all aspects of our business. We seek to educate individuals and encourage them to join the Nouri mission and take a proactive approach to their personal gut health.”

The first of Nouri’s product family at Whole Foods includes: Digestive Health, Women’s Health, and Weight Health. Nouri’s first consumer product line delivers science-supported proprietary probiotic blends encapsulated within plant-based omegas 3,6, and 9 (Ahiflower oil). All capsules have a hint of orange taste.

All three Nouri products offer digestive and immune support with foundational probiotic strains. Additionally, each product has its own special focus and intended benefit. Digestive Health contains additional probiotic strains to further support digestion. Women’s Health, with its pink-hued capsules, features whole cranberry powder to support urinary tract health and probiotic strains to support vaginal health. Weight Health features a probiotic “superstrain,” Lactobacillus gasseri BNR-17, that supports healthy weight management.

Nouri probiotics are now available at all Whole Foods locations nationwide and online at https://dailynouri.com

About Nouri

Caroline Beckman launched Nouri to deliver gut health solutions that empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their health. With a dedication to science and transparency, Nouri continues to develop solutions that advance consumer health, starting within the gut and radiating outwards. Nouri is the first in the world to deliver a two-in-one capsule containing probiotics and plant-based omega oil. To read more about the company and products please email hello@dailynouri.com and visit https://dailynouri.com/

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Real Food Blends Announces 2nd Annual Brian Liebenow Award Recipient to Kick Off Feeding Tube Awareness Week


Kris Erickson, 2020 Brian Liebenow Award Recipient

Kris Erickson with son Bentley and husband Nathan

To me, receiving The Brian Liebenow Award means acknowledging the hard work and advocacy that goes into raising a child with medical complexities. Without Real Food Blends and without Brian Liebenow’s path to tube feeding success, we would never be here. – Kris Erickson

Real Food Blends, makers of 100% real food meals for people with feeding tubes, and the company that started a real food revolution in the medical community, is proud to announce the recipient of its 2nd Annual Brian Liebenow Award, which recognizes an extraordinary member of the feeding tube community each year during Feeding Tube Awareness Week. Feeding Tube Awareness Week is a worldwide event created by the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation to increase awareness of feeding tubes and enteral feeding.

The 2020 Brian Liebenow Award recipient is Kris Erickson, a nurse, wife, and mom of 8-year-old Bentley. Bentley was born premature, has had a feeding tube since he was an infant, and has faced numerous life-threatening diagnoses. Through all of his health struggles, Kris has been his number one advocate, pushing doctors to find answers for her son’s medical complexities and looking for a better nutrition option when he struggled daily with formula. Kris found Real Food Blends and Bentley thrived on it, allowing Kris and Bentley the freedom to advocate more for families with special needs.

“Kris is beyond deserving of this award. In addition to being a huge supporter of real food for people with feeding tubes after seeing how well her son did with Real Food Blends, she never hesitates to help families who are new to feeding tubes and constantly advocates for more support and resources for families with special needs. Her unending kindness and optimism is a ray of light in the feeding tube community and we’re honored to recognize her with this award,” said Tony Bombacino, Co-Founder & President of Real Food Blends.    

Each year during Feeding Tube Awareness Week, Real Food Blends presents The Brian Liebenow Award to the person who most demonstrates outstanding courage, advocacy, compassion and leadership within the tube feeding community — all with a sense of humor, hope and humility along the way. Each award recipient receives $1,000 and the company also donates $500 to the charity of the winner’s choice in their name. The award recipient’s story will also be featured in a national press release and across the Real Food Blends Facebook community, where they will be honored in front of over 116,000 people.

“Kris is a testament to how far a mother’s love can go. She’s tireless in her fight to get Bentley the care he needs and deserves and has taken that same dedication to helping other families with special needs. Her voice is so needed in the feeding tube community and her kind heart inspires all of us at Real Food Blends,” said Julie Bombacino, Co-Founder & CEO of Real Food Blends.

“To me, winning The Brian Liebenow Award means acknowledging the hard work and advocacy that goes into raising a child with medical complexities. Without Real Food Blends and without Brian Liebenow’s path to tube feeding success, we would never be here; thank you,” said Kris Erickson.

Real Food Blends chose to launch this award during Feeding Tube Awareness Week both in honor of the company’s support of the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation and as another way to bring attention and awareness to feeding tubes and how they help improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every day. More than 400 conditions can lead to a person requiring a feeding tube and whether they are used temporarily or, as in Bentley’s case, long-term, they help improve and save lives.

To learn more about Real Food Blends, which offers six different 100% real food meals for people with feeding tubes that are covered by many insurance plans, and to check out new educational and inspirational content every day during Feeding Tube Awareness Week (2/10/20 – 2/14/20), visit RealFoodBlends.com and Facebook.com/RealFoodBlends.

ABOUT REAL FOOD BLENDS

Real Food Blends makes 100% real food meals for people with feeding tubes. Born from Julie & Tony Bombacino’s love for their own tube-fed son and a belief that we all deserve real food and nutritional variety, the meals are free of corn syrup and preservatives, are shelf-stable and covered by many insurance plans. With millions of meals sold, they are available nationwide through DMEs, medical supply and home infusion companies or direct via RealFoodBlends.com and Amazon.

ABOUT THE BRIAN LIEBENOW AWARD

The Brian Liebenow Award was established by Real Food Blends in 2019 to first honor Brian, himself. Beyond being a huge supporter of real food for people with feeding tubes, and one of the most active supporters of RFB meals, Brian is a wonderful father, husband, friend – and overall example of how to live life with a positive attitude no matter what challenges come your way.

Each year The Brian Liebenow Award is given to the person who most demonstrates outstanding courage, advocacy, compassion and leadership within the tube feeding community — all with a sense of humor, hope and humility along the way. Each award recipient will receive $1,000 and the company will also donate $500 to the charity of the winner’s choice in their name. The award recipient’s story is also featured in a national press release and across the Real Food Blends Facebook Community, where they are honored in front of over 115,000 people.

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Implant Direct’s SMARTbase Abutment Receives 510(k) Clearance


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Thousand Oaks, CA. Implant Direct announced today that its SMARTbase abutment has received 510(k) clearance for use with the Legacy™ and InterActive™ systems and is now available for sale in the United States. SMARTbase CAD/CAM engaging abutments combine ideal esthetics for your patients and more freedom of choice for your screw retained restorations.

“We’re pleased to be bringing the SMARTbase platform to clinicians in the United States,” said Steve Clareen, Global Business Head at Implant Direct. “With SMARTbase you have the freedom to redirect the screw access channel from 0° to 25° for improved esthetics and for greater accessibility in the posterior where space can be limited.”

SMARTbase is available in a dual hue finish for enhanced esthetics. The gold anodization allows for the use of more translucent restorative materials, while the pink anodization of the titanium base offers a more natural blending with the gingival tissue. The concave transgingival profile shapes tissue growth for a thicker gingival cuff, reducing the chances of abutment visibility, and enables subcrestal placement.

Already widely used in Europe and Canada, the SMARTbase abutment supports a digital and conventional workflow. SMARTbase is available in a variety of cuff heights and profile widths. With its “Floating Screw” option, the fixation screw can be pre-assembled into the base prior to placement for easier seating of the restoration.

ABOUT IMPLANT DIRECT

By providing high-quality dental products, comprehensive service, and training scaled to the needs of today’s modern dental professional, Implant Direct is “Confidence You Can Afford”. As part of the Envista family, including three operating companies and more than 30 trusted dental brands, we are united by one shared purpose: to partner with professionals and improve the lives of the patients they serve.

For more information about SMARTbase, visit http://www.ImplantDirect.com.

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