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PHYTOMER introduces OLIGOFORCE ADVANCED Wrinkle and Dark Spot Correction Moisturizing Serum with OLIGOMER®


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OLIGOFORCE ADVANCED Wrinkle and Dark Spot Correction Moisturizing Serum with OLIGOMER®

OLIGOFORCE ADVANCED combats skin disorders of the 21st century including wrinkles caused by accelerated free radical formation, inflammation, pre-mature aging and hyperpigmentation.

This next-generation daily treatment combines the comfort of an oil and the effectiveness of a serum. Its micro-emulsion texture concentrates powerful marine actives that, thanks to the formulation expertise taken from the pharmaceutical world, can be absorbed quickly and deeply into the skin.

Within this OLIGOFORCE formula lies a historic active ingredient emblematic of Phytomer: OLIGOMER®. This seawater concentrate helps to jumpstart skin functions because it contains all naturally occurring trace elements and minerals to improve the skin’s respiration. OLIGOFORCE ADVANCED combats skin disorders of the 21st century including wrinkles caused by accelerated free radical formation, inflammation, pre-mature aging and hyperpigmentation.

Eternal Marine is an extract from an ancient blue microalgae that has survived because of its ability to adapt and thrive in extreme living conditions. This algae has an advanced defense system, namely the ability to produce a powerful anti-oxidant molecule that is also found in the skin, Thioredoxin. When Eternal Marine is applied to the skin it significantly activates the skin’s natural production of Thioredoxin which provides comprehensive protective and reparative properties for many cells and functions in the skin. In addition to its anti-oxidant effects, Eternal Marine smooths wrinkles by preserving the integrity and accelerating the production of collagen and elastin, by improving the supply of vitamin C to the skin and increasing the number of collagen producing cells in the skin. Eternal Marine also offers complete protection from inflammation which reduces hyperpigmentation in the skin for an even, illuminated complexion.

Directions for use: Massage a few drops into the skin alone or before moisturizers and masks, carefully avoiding the eye contour area.

Key ingredients:


  • Oligomer – this signature seawater concentrate contains all the active compounds of seawater to replenish cells with trace elements and minerals to recharge them with energy and jumpstart healthy cell function.
  • Eternal Marine – Blue micro-algae extract that contains the powerful anti-oxidant Thioredoxin, which is also naturally produced by the skin. The application of Eternal Marine activates the skin’s production of Thioredoxin which initiates repair and regeneration in the dermis for a wrinkle smoothing effect. Its anti-oxidant activity neutralizes inflammation which, in turn, reduces inflammation for an even, illuminated complexion.

Clinical Results:

RADIANT, HEALTHIER SKIN: for over 8 out of 10 women.

CONTINUOUS HYDRATION:(1)

In 1 hour: +72%*

In 3 hours: +54%*

In 6 hours: +37%*

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Obesity Rates May Be Increasing but so Is the Ability to Fight It, Says Dr. Feiz and Associates


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Is it the food that makes people fat or the hormonal drives that make food nearly impossible to resist.

Failing to lose enough weight to defeat obesity is not a sign of poor willpower and it’s definitely not a character flaw.

An October 13 article on Yahoo News reports on the increasingly alarming rate of obesity in the United States. According to the article, while no U.S. state had an obesity rate above 15 percent in 1985, all 50 states now have a population that is over 20 percent obese. The article cites quite a few reasons for this rise, including eating out more often (restaurant food tends to be significantly higher in calories), poor diets lacking in nutritious foods, and a lack of exercise caused by lifestyles that have become increasingly sedentary. Los Angeles-based weight loss center Dr. Feiz and Associates says that, while obese individuals should naturally be making a concerted effort to eat better and exercise, failing to lose enough weight to defeat obesity is not a sign of poor willpower and it’s definitely not a character flaw. Instead, the clinic holds the body’s own mechanisms as a primary offender in preventing people from achieving sustained weight loss. So far, the clinic notes, certain weight loss procedures have proven to be highly effective in circumventing hormonal efforts to keep obese people forever obese.

The primary chemical enemy of dieters, the medical group explains, is a hormone known as ghrelin that is believed to be responsible for creating sensations of hunger in the body. When an individual loses a large amount of weight, particularly if this loss occurs at a rapid pace, the body sends false alarms that the individual is not receiving enough calories and enters into a survival mode of sorts – trying to induce us to eat more calories as if a famine was coming soon. The clinic notes that these hormonally induced feelings feel essentially the same as real hunger and, over time, typically wear down even the most disciplined and strong-willed individuals. Dr. Feiz and Associates notes that there is no countervailing biological process in place that tries to reduce our food consumption when we are too heavy.

Dr. Feiz and Associates says bariatric surgery offers a significant boost in the fight against obesity. The clinic cites sleeve gastrectomy, which removes roughly 75%-85% of the stomach, as a prime example of weight loss surgery that can help patients lose and maintain their weight without being as radically invasive as older procedures. This surgery is particularly effective in that it removes an area in the stomach that appears to be responsible for ghrelin production alongside making overeating physically uncomfortable. The clinic says that by dramatically reducing hormonal hunger, patients are finally able to sustain their weight loss once they are no longer plagued by incessant hunger pangs. Dr. Feiz and Associates note that patients who come out of the sleeve gastrectomy typically lose significant amounts of weight and – even more important – are able to stave off the return of obesity over the long term.

Readers can learn more about weight loss surgery by visiting Dr. Feiz and Associates at https://www.drfeiz.com/ or by calling 310-855-8058.

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cbdMD Continues to Celebrate Save Mart Partnership with Appearance by Daniel Cormier


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Team cbdMD’s Daniel Cormier to make appearance at Save Mart in Modesto, California.

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD), a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand, continues to celebrate its partnership with The Save Mart Companies, a retailer which operates 207 traditional and price impact stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx throughout California and Northern Nevada. cbdMD will be present at the brand new Modesto Save Mart store for a demonstration visit on Saturday, October 26 with an appearance by Team cbdMD athlete, former Olympic wrestler and two-time UFC Champion Daniel Cormier.

The new Save Mart store, located at the corner of Oakdale Rd. and Sylvan Ave., is the first Save Mart to provide a full wellness program offering a variety of CBD products to their customers. With 26 different cbdMD products available for purchase, customers can choose from a wide array of tinctures, topicals, capsules, bath bombs and Paw CBD pet products.

“We’re excited to be back in Modesto to continue educating cbdMD consumers and supporting our dynamic relationship with Save Mart,” said Pancho Mangual, EVP, Sales and Expansion for cbdMD.

cbdMD encourages patrons to attend the product demonstration from 1pm-5pm PST at the new Save Mart located at 3401 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95357. Daniel Cormier will be available for a fan meet and greet from 2pm to 4pm PST.

About The Save Mart Companies

Based in the heart of the Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies is committed to sourcing a wide variety of local products to communities throughout California and Northern Nevada. The company operates 207 traditional and price impact stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx. In addition to its retail operation, the company also operates Smart Refrigerated Transport and is a partner in Super Store Industries (SSI), which owns and operates a distribution center in Lathrop and the Sunnyside Farms dairy processing plant in Turlock. For more information on the company, visit: http://www.TheSaveMartCompanies.com.

About cbdMD

cbdMD, Inc. is a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand whose current products include CBD tinctures, CBD gummies, CBD topicals, CBD bath bombs, and CBD pet products. cbdMD is also the proud partner with the BIG3 Basketball League, Barstool Sports, Bellator MMA, Life Time, Inc. and Nitro Circus. cbdMD has one of the largest rosters of professional sports athletes who are part of “Team cbdMD.” To learn more about cbdMD and our comprehensive line of over 100 SKUs of U.S. produced, THC-free CBD products, please visit:http://www.cbdmd.com or follow cbdMD on Instagram and Facebook or visit one of the 3,000 retail outlets that carry cbdMD products.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ”should,” ”may,” ”intends,” ”anticipates,” ”believes,” ”estimates,” ”projects,” ”forecasts,” ”expects,” ”plans,” and ”proposes.” These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, but not limited our ability to, our ability to expand our sales of our CBD products through our partnership with The Save Mart Companies, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in cbdMD, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 12, 2018, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2019, as filed with the SEC on May 15, 2019, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2019 as filed with the SEC on August 14, 2019 and our other filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of cbdMD, Inc. and are difficult to predict. cbdMD, Inc. does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. The information which appears on our websites and our social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Instagram and Facebook, is not part of this press release. The information which appears on Save Mart’s website and its social media platforms is not part of this press release.

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EPK Media Named Business of the Year 2019 in the Go Global Awards


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GoGlobal Awards 2019

This award is not simply for the CIVILIAN and EPK Media teams, but for all of the celebrities, influencers, and advocates who have supported the mission of our magazine from the beginning.

EPK Media announced today that it has been named the Business of the Year by the International Trade Council’s Go Global Awards 2019. The honor is in recognition of the launch of CIVILIAN magazine, a contemporary lifestyle publication whose mission is to feature influencers who are making a social impact. The Go Global Awards bring together hundreds of senior executives from some of the world’s most innovative manufacturers, re-manufacturers and exporters, along with representatives from government bodies, trade associations, venture-capital firms and financial institutions, helping celebrate the companies that are driving the economy forward through their innovations, technologies, and strategies.

“We would like to thank the International Trade Council for celebrating our vision and giving CIVILIAN this tremendous honor,” said Tiffany Shorter, Director of International and Public Affairs. “It was a tremendous achievement to celebrate with some titans of the international business community, and to see the reaction to CIVILIAN from leaders around the world. This award is not simply for the CIVILIAN and EPK Media teams, but for all of the celebrities, influencers, and advocates who have supported the mission of our magazine from the beginning.”

Led by Publisher Vanessa Ferrelli (who’s also the founder of EPK Media), CIVILIAN’s strong digital presence is handled by Chief Digital Officer Kristina Villarini, Director of Technology JP Martinez, Senior Web Developer Rebecca Koniahgari, Social Media Manager Tara McDonough, and Media Producer Gavy Contreras. The publication’s high-quality images and signature monochromatic-portrait layout are delivered by Creative Director Tim Morrison, Art Director Tyon Weekes, and Photo Editor Ron Contarsy. Its relevant editorial content is curated by Editor-in-Chief Eiko Watanabe, Editorial Assistant Monica Dias, Fashion Editor Ty-Ron Mayes, Travel Editor Thomas Wilmer, and Politics Editor Matt Anthes. Business operations are managed by the Director of International and Public Affairs, Tiffany Shorter, VP, Brand Partnerships Makaila Kay Ho, Event Director Catherine Ho, Publicist Joan Joffa, and Legal Counsel Jeff Ostrow.

EPK Media was honored at the Go Global Awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019, at Greenhouse Loft in Chicago, Illinois. For more information about the Go Global Awards, visit https://goglobalawards.org.

EPK Media is an internationally renowned, award-winning team of designers and experts who aim to grow and perfect your brand. For more information about EPK Media, visit https://myepkmedia.com.

With its theme “Style and Conscious,” CIVILIAN is a bi-monthly print/digital magazine with quality-art content featuring fashion, lifestyle, culture, and intimate dialogues.

For more information on CIVILIAN, visit: http://www.civilianmag.com / civilian(at)myepkmedia(dot)com.

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Semblance Medspa in Albany, New York, Expands Progressive Aesthetic Service Offerings to Include Exilis Ultra 360™ Skin Tightening


Exilis is the first and only device to combine radiofrequency energy with ultrasound for dramatic skin tightening benefits anywhere you need it.

Dr. Farah Sajid, owner and visionary of Semblance Medspa in Albany, New York, is proud to provide a new treatment for skin tightening: Exilis Ultra 360™, a highly effective skin tightening device for the face and body with little to no downtime.

Exilis is the first and only device to combine radiofrequency energy with ultrasound for dramatic skin tightening benefits anywhere you need it. This comfortable treatment, which uses integrated cooling for comfort and can be compared to the feeling of a hot stone massage, is clinically proven to tighten skin, diminish cellulite, and provide other textural improvements to skin with little to no downtime or side effects.

Dr. Sajid’s passion for self-care and self-confidence is what inspired her to create Semblance Medspa. She is dedicated to providing the leading aesthetic and body contouring treatments to help people achieve their goals with the highest level of results and comfort possible.

In addition to Exilis skin tightening, Dr. Sajid has carefully selected a wide range of proven treatments that deliver optimal benefits, including CoolSculpting®, the world’s #1 non-surgical fat reduction treatment, and Emsculpt®, a state-of-the-art non-surgical butt-lift and muscle-toning treatment. Other advanced skin tightening treatments at Semblance include Vivace™, the most advanced microneedling treatment available, as well as a non-surgical eyelid lift for rejuvenating the delicate skin around the eyelids. Semblance Medspa also offers Botox® and dermal fillers, PRP Facial and PRP Hair Restoration, laser hair removal, acclaimed Halo™ laser skin renewal, BBL™ photofacial, chemical peels, facials, Skinwave and Dermasweep microdermabrasion, medically-supervised weight loss, IV Hydration Therapy, and more.

For more information about Exilis skin tightening at Semblance Medspa or to schedule a consultation, call 518.599.0008.

About Semblance Medspa

Created by Dr. Farah Sajid, Semblance Medspa is on a mission to bring out your personal best with the highest level of non-surgical aesthetic and body contouring treatments on the market. Dr. Sajid has designed a leading menu of acclaimed treatments, including non-invasive body contouring CoolSculpting® and Emsculpt®. Dr. Sajid and the team of skin care experts at Semblance Medspa also offer advanced skin rejuvenation treatments such as Vivace™ Microneedle RF, non-surgical-eyelid-lift, and Exilis Ultra 360™ skin tightening. Other proven and trusted treatments include injectables with Botox® and dermal fillers, Halo™ laser skin renewal, BBL™ photofacial, facials, chemical peels, Dermasweep microdermabrasion, Skinwave, PRP Facials, PRP Hair Restoration, and Laser Hair Removal.

About Dr. Farah Sajid

Medical director/owner Dr. Farah Sajid’s passion to help you look and feel amazing at every stage of life inspired her to create Semblance Medspa, realizing her vision of providing the highest level of aesthetic care and wellness services. To help you achieve your personal best, Dr. Sajid has gathered a leading selection of award-winning treatments and acquired the most advanced aesthetic skills and training to provide the results you deserve with comfort and ease. She believes everyone deserves to feel healthy and beautiful, and she can’t wait to help you realize optimal vitality from the inside out!

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Meridian Idaho Integrated Medical Clinic Offers New Breakthrough Solution for Those Suffering from Neuropathy


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Align Integrated Medical Clinic in Meridian, Idaho

The simple fact is that the body is designed to be self-healing and self-regulating. It is completely capable of healing itself if we provide it with the things that it needs.

Align Integrated Medical is now providing an incredible breakthrough approach to helping provide a long-term solution for those suffering from neuropathy.

For those who have neuropathy, they understand how debilitating it can be. Neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system, the nerves travel into the arms, legs, hands and feet. It can be caused by a number of things including diabetes, chemotherapy and other toxic exposures. When nerves become damaged the result is a wide range of different symptoms including: numbness & tingling, burning, stabbing or electrical pain, difficulty walking or balancing, and more.

Until recently, most people simply thought that your only options were prescription medications or other, more invasive procedures.

However, the doctors at Align Integrated Medical are here to share with their community that there is in fact a better, safer and far more effective approach to helping people with neuropathy. This approach doesn’t involve drugs.

Dr. Chad Woolner, a board certified chiropractic physician and the owner of Align Integrated Medical said “The simple fact is that the body is designed to be self-healing and self-regulating. It is completely capable of healing itself, if we provide it with the things that it needs.”

The problem is that certain things we do or don’t do can interfere with our body’s ability to take care of itself. Things like poor diet, old injuries, inflammation and other imbalances can hinder our ability to heal and recover.

The team at Align Integrated Medical utilize a proven 4-pillar strategy to assist people with neuropathy and help their bodies to begin to heal themselves.

This 4-part system is comprised of:

Pillar #1: Low Level Light Therapy

There is a tremendous amount of research showing that certain specific frequencies of light can help improve blood flow throughout the body, reduce pain and inflammation, and even help nerves begin to heal and regenerate.

Pillar #2: Nerve Re-Activation

By using a combination of specific tools and exercises we can actually begin to “re-awaken” the nerves and help to reestablish proper communication between the brain and the body.

Pillar #3: Nitric Oxide Production

Nitric oxide is a special molecule in the body that helps to open blood vessels and increase circulation in the body. Researchers in the 1990’s actually won the nobel prize for their research on nitric oxide. We use state of the art technology to help increase nitric oxide production. By boosting nitric oxide levels in the body we are able to help improve circulation to the arms, legs, hands and feet and ultimately help to provide greater nourishment to the peripheral nerves that so desperately need it.

Pillar #4: Cytokine Re-Balancing

Cytokines are specific cellular signals in the body. Some are inflammatory, some are anti-inflammatory. People who struggle with neuropathy have a significant cytokine imbalance which means they are dealing with a lot of inflammation. By using a combination of nutritional therapies we are able to help restore that proper cytokine balance.

These strategies are based on the best scientific research and clinical evidence.

The problem with so many other approaches out there is that they are simply incomplete.

This approach is truly comprehensive and provides people with all of the tools and strategies they need.

We are so excited to share this program with our community as we know that it can truly help change people’s lives.

We’ve already seen so many miracles in our clinic from this program.

People who were suffering from neuropathy for years and who felt totally hopeless have been able to get real relief once and for all and reclaim their lives.

For more information, please visit: https://www.alignmeridian.com/problems-we-solve/neuropathy/.

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American Heart Association Recognizes CHC Wellbeing and Clients For Workplace Health Achievement


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We are honored to achieve Gold Level status with the AHA’s Index, and we are equally pleased to see several of our clients gaining recognition as well.

The results of the American Heart Association 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index have been announced, and CHC Wellbeing achieved Gold Level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. Based in Chicago, CHC works nationally to help individuals and organizations go beyond wellness to true potential.    

The American Heart Association created the Index with its CEO Roundtable, a leadership collaborative of more than 40 CEOs from some of America’s largest companies who are committed to applying evidence-based approaches to improve their employees’ overall health. The Index uses science-based best practices to evaluate the overall quality and comprehensiveness of their workplace health programs. Studies show that worksites with a culture of health with comprehensive, evidence-based policies and programs, and senior leadership support are more likely to have engaged employees and a healthier, more productive workforce.

A unique feature of the Index is that it calculates an average heart health score for employees of participating companies that securely submit aggregate health data. Companies receive benchmarking reports, which allow them to identify potential areas of improvement so that they can advance their annual performance and recognition.

CHC also assisted several clients with the submission process as well. In total, five CHC clients were recognized by the Index, including:

Gold Level

Silver Level

  • Chicago Cubs
  • Oak Lawn Park District

Bronze Level

  • American College of Healthcare Executives
  • Old Second National Bank

“We are honored to achieve Gold Level status with the AHA’s Index, and we are equally pleased to see several of our clients gaining recognition as well,” said Ramki Ramanarayanan, CEO with CHC Wellbeing. “Our daily business is centered on helping individuals thrive at work and at home. This is true for our own colleagues, as well as our clients. To see our efforts validated by such a prestigious and rigorous initiative is both exciting and humbling for our organization.”

About CHC Wellbeing

CHC Wellbeing goes beyond wellness to true potential, helping individuals excel in every facet of their lives: physically, emotionally, socially and financially. With a proven track record of serving over a thousand clients, our evidence-based wellbeing strategies reduce costs, improve productivity and nurture an environment where people do their best work. Learn how you can reach your true potential by visiting http://www.chcw.com.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

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Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto


Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto

Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto

“We’re thrilled to partner with TEDxToronto. The mission and values of Vitarock align with TEDx in that we both aim to challenge conventions, share solutions, and bring communities together,” said Alicja Wojewnik, CEO and Founder, Vitarock.

Vitarock, the leading online health & beauty wellness shop, is excited to announce a community partnership with TEDxToronto. This year’s theme is RISE, “what does it take for all of us, as a society, to rise together?”

TEDx (an independently organized event) is a pioneering global media platform devoted to spreading ideas and inspiring humanity to take action. Their slogan “ideas worth spreading” resonates with Vitarock who supports and champions innovative brands that minimize their impact on the environment while offering safe and exceptional quality. As a certified B Corporation, Vitarock aims to rise to use business as a force for good.

“We’re thrilled to partner with TEDxToronto. The mission and values of Vitarock align with TEDx in that we both aim to challenge conventions, share solutions, and bring communities together,” said Alicja Wojewnik, CEO and Founder, Vitarock.

“We’re so thankful to have Vitarock join as a partner. TEDxToronto brings corporations, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and individuals together and provides a platform for innovative ideas,” said Amit Shah, Partnerships, TEDxToronto. “Vitarock embodies the spirit of what TEDx stands for.”

The event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works. Tickets for TEDxToronto – one of Canada’s largest TEDx conferences – are available at tedxtoronto.com/tickets/. To learn more about this year’s speaker lineup, click here. Attendees will receive a special pure, green, safe, and fair gift from Vitarock. Use VITAROCK10 to receive 10% off an admission ticket. If you can’t attend the conference in person, you can catch the speakers and performances through the livestream. Visit http://www.tedxtoronto.com on October 26 to catch the talks in real time.

To learn more about Vitarock, discover their extensive product selection, and explore educational wellness content, check out Vitarock.com in the US and Vitarock.ca in Canada.

About Vitarock

Vitarock is an online wellness shop for the socially-conscious community. When you shop at Vitarock, you can rest assured that each of the brands we carry are pre-screened and close to being 100% natural. Customers look to Vitarock as a trusted source of highly-curated everyday products, from our selection of natural and health conscious body care, food, supplements and home care. With over 10,000 products to choose from, we believe in supporting brands that do their part in minimizing their impact on their environment while offering safe and exceptional quality. As a certified B Corporation Business, we guarantee our products to be: Pure, Green, Safe & Fair.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TEDlike experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)

About TED

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or fewer) delivered by today’s leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED’s annual conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, and made available, free, on TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi OkonjoIweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.

TED’s open and free initiatives for spreading ideas include TED.com, where new TED Talk videos are posted daily; the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from thousands of volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TEDEd; the annual million-dollar TED Prize, which funds exceptional individuals with a “wish,” or idea, to create change in the world; TEDx, which provides licenses to thousands of individuals and groups who host local, self-organized TEDstyle events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.

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Allergy Standards Announces the Appointment of Emma Coonan as Executive Assistant to CEO


“Emma’s qualifications, training, and experience working with CEO’s at the highest level in addition to her work in the health and wellbeing field are a perfect combination for a scaling life sciences and digital health company, making a digital footprint on an international scale.”

Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announced today the appointment of Emma Coonan as Executive Assistant to CEO.

Emma is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective management of day-to-day and strategic operations in the CEO’s office and across the business. Working closely with the CEO and the wider Allergy Standards team, Emma’s role includes process management, operational planning, and project management.

Emma has over twelve years’ experience in Executive Support, Senior Administration, and Event Management roles within corporate, academic, and not-for-profit sectors including Trinity Foundation, Trinity College Dublin; The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland; NCB Stockbrokers Ltd; Deloitte & Touche, and Chill insurance Ltd. Emma is an accredited Psychotherapist and has combined her work in the corporate arena with her private Psychotherapy practice for a number of years.

Emma graduated from National University of Ireland, Maynooth, with a BA (Hons) in Media Studies and English. Ongoing professional and personal development is a passion of Emma’s, and since graduating Emma has been awarded a HDip (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, an MA (Hons) in Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Event Management, and is a certified trainer in Training Delivery and Evaluation. Emma has enjoyed volunteer experience as a reviewer of children’s books for an award winning children’s literature platform and as a local community club leader in one of Ireland’s leading youth organisations.

“Emma’s qualifications, training, and experience working with CEO’s at the highest level in addition to her work in the health and wellbeing field are a perfect combination for a scaling life sciences and digital health company, making a digital footprint on an international scale,” said Dr. John McKeon, CEO.

Emma can be found hiking and walking at every opportunity, when she’s not searching for her next great read amongst the bookshops and stalls of Dublin.

“I am delighted to join the Allergy Standards team, and to be part of a company which is a leader in healthy lifestyles, excellence, and innovation. I am looking forward to working with John and the team to build towards the future,” said Emma Coonan.

About Allergy Standards

Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) mantra is design thinking and an innovation for healthier indoor air for the allergy aware consumer. As an independent, international certification company, it creates meaningful scientific standards for testing a wide range of products and services to determine their impact on improving indoor air quality. ASL’s intellectual property portfolio includes unique testing protocols and suitability specifications for products to be CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®. ASL’s mission is to improve lives by empowering people create the healthiest possible indoor environment through science, education and innovation. Our vision is a world where all ER visits caused by exposure to avoidable indoor allergens are eliminated.

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Escape to Shape named World’s Best Spa & Wellness Tour Operator 2019 by Worlds Spa Awards 2019


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“We are honored to be recognized for doing something that we love – sharing our passion for travel and wellness with our guests around the world,” says Escape to Shape founder Erica Gragg.

Escape to Shape, a leader in curating authentic and memorable experienced-based holidays that combine luxury, culture, wellness, fitness, and relaxation, has been awarded World’s Best Spa and Wellness Tour Operator 2019 by Worlds Spa Awards 2019. Escape to Shape was one of six companies in this category which is open to those that combine proven expertise with on the ground specialist knowledge and relationships, to give the spa and wellness tourism consumer the best value for money and the best spa and wellness holiday experiences.

Leading figures of the global spa and wellness industry gathered Monday, October 21, 2019 in Dubai, UAE for the Worlds Spa Awards 2019 – a global initiative to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in the spa and wellness sector. The Worlds Spa Awards launched in 2015 and aims to drive up standards in spa and wellness tourism and foster growth by rewarding the leading organizations in their respective fields.

Curating adventures in wellness, Escape to Shape’s experience-based wellness holidays combine exploring the world while getting fit, practicing mindfulness, and eating nutritiously, all with authenticity, luxury and style. A pioneer in the “wellness tourism” field, Escape to Shape broke the mold of the typical ‘yoga retreat,’ going beyond to incorporate a variety of physical activities (yoga, Pilates, dance cardio, barre–based classes, circuit training, hiking, biking, etc.), as well as meditation, mindful eating, and exploration of the unique culture of each destination.

“We are honored to be recognized for doing something that we love – sharing our passion for travel and wellness with our guests around the world,” says Escape to Shape founder Erica Gragg. “Receiving this award motivates us to continue to offer our Escapes in unique destinations around the world, to take wellness beyond fitness and food, and to offer our guests experiences to explore and elevate.”

The weeklong “Escapes” emphasize a balanced travel experience, beginning with a personalized health and wellness questionnaire for each guest, and a schedule that infuses each day with local flavors – both in the food and the daily activities. Escapes have taken place in 65 countries thus far – from Bali to Botswana to Bhutan – and each trip is meticulously planned and curated by founders Erica Gragg and Francesco Anchisi. Together they scout each destination and activity, and hand-select the staff, including guides, fitness instructors and chefs. The company also offers travel consulting and bespoke trips, providing local transportation arrangement, reservations, guides, a comprehensive packing list, and even assistance with visa applications as needed.

Built on the philosophy that ‘wellness is the new luxury, and experiences are the new things,’ Escape To Shape recognizes that people are hungry for connection and for a total mind/body experience that takes them out of their day-to-day lives, widens their perspective, and provides them with the opportunity not only to connect with like-minded people, but to reconnect with themselves.

About Escape to Shape

Escape To Shape is the vision of Erica Gragg and Francesco Anchisi, two ‘gypsetters’* who believe in a sophisticated yet down-to-earth way of living- blending traveling, local flavors, experiences and entertaining with balance & wellness. Together the two have successfully married their passions for travel and cultural connections with fitness and wellness, creating a unique and rewarding way to experience the world. Each unique ESCAPE TO SHAPE location provides a perfect backdrop and platform for discerning guests to re-discover themselves while discovering a new culture. Each location, activity and menu is hand selected and curated by Erica and Francesco so as to ensure that guests experience the most authentic and very best each culture has to offer- a blend of cultural ‘must sees’ with an ‘in-the-know’ edge and off-the-beaten path treasures. https://escapetoshape.com/

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