Ideal CU’s Wellbeing Champions Committee launched a 5-week step challenge to focus on the importance of daily exercise & prep participants for the MN Brain Tumor 5K.

Our goal with the challenge was to promote a healthy, active lifestyle in the office and at home, and to encourage staff to make a long-term commitment to improving their overall wellbeing, as well as prepare them for the MN Brain Tumor 5K. – Ideal CU President./CEO Brian Sherrick

WOODBURY, Minn. (PRWEB)
September 05, 2019

Knowing a healthy workplace is a happy workplace, Ideal Credit Union’s first-ever Wellbeing Champions Committee launched a five-week step challenge, designed to focus on the importance of daily exercise, while also encouraging many of the participants to walk with a greater purpose at the 10th Annual MN Brain Tumor 5K, which was held on May 19, 2019.

Each week the Wellbeing Committee shared helpful tips, recipes, motivational messages and more to inspire and encourage employees to work toward a healthier lifestyle. Ideal provided employees with a tracking device to measure their daily activity. Participants would submit their average weekly steps for a chance to win great prizes and were encouraged to increase the number of steps and build upon the previous week’s results. A total of 78 Ideal employees signed up to take part and 49 completed the five-week step challenge.

“Our goal with the challenge was to promote a healthy, active lifestyle in the office and at home, and to encourage staff to make a long-term commitment to improving their overall wellbeing, as well as prepare them for the MN Brain Tumor 5K in May. We were very pleased with the results,” said Ideal CU President/CEO Brian Sherrick.

Ideal CU has been a major sponsor of the MN Brain Tumor 5K for the past nine years. Ideal employees serve on the planning committee and volunteer at the event to ensure its success. Organizers recently announced the MN Brain Tumor 5K hit a new milestone in 2019, raising $114,608 in donations to bring total fundraising to $779,765.60 since the event’s inception in 2010. All proceeds benefit the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research & Information, Inc.

“The MN Brain Tumor 5K is an important event for Ideal and we are proud to take the lead to ensure its success,” Sherrick stated. “This disease has touched many people within our credit union family. The support, comradery and dedication shown by everyone involved is incredibly inspiring. I am grateful to our employees for volunteering their time to help at such an important event and thank all of the participants, donors and sponsors for their selfless generosity.”

Ideal CU employees involved in this event have given their time, which exceeds over 250 hours, in pre-planning meetings, securing sponsors, ongoing marketing, website and social media efforts, event logistics and more. The amount of 250 hours at the average hourly rate of those involved totals over $12,500 of “in-kind” giving just this year alone. May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month, dedicated to the 700,000 Americans living with a brain tumor and the estimated 79,000 who will be diagnosed this year, according to the National Brain Tumor Society.

Ideal CU’s Wellbeing Champions Committee is busy planning a Financial Fitness Challenge for employees that will kick off in late October. Committee members include Alisha Johnson, Emily Kelly, Faith Tholkes, Tria Her, Crystal Currier, Shannon Butler, Jackie Day and Jennifer Foss.

Founded in 1926, Ideal Credit Union is a member owned financial institution that is dedicated to providing financial services driven by a sincere and personal interest in the needs of our employees, members and community. Ideal CU offers a complete range of services, including a full suite of digital banking products, savings, checking, loans, mortgage products, exclusive VIP member payback, business services, investment services and more. Offices are located in Eagan, Hugo, Inver Grove Heights, North St. Paul, Stillwater and Woodbury. Visit idealcu.com for details and directions. Ideal has been voted “Best Credit Union in the East Metro” three years in a row by readers of the Stillwater Gazette and was named a 2018 Star Tribune Top 150 Workplace. Equal Housing Lender.

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“His passion and technical expertise played such a key role in the advancement of sport for more than five decades. Ed deserves to be immortalized alongside the sport’s greatest in the Hall of Fame.” Tracy Mattes, Executive Director of the USA-WWF.

POLK CITY, Fla. (PRWEB)
September 13, 2019

Brazil, who passed away last April, will be recognized for his many contributions to the sport as part of the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 which also includes inductees – Shaun Murray, Mandy Nightingale and Joe Ray – and Award of Distinction honorees – April Coble-Eller, Gene Davis (posthumously), Nikki Lee, Don Mixon Jr., and Eddie Roberts. The 38th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 2 at Walt Disney’s newly-designed Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla.

“We are proud to honor the life and legacy of Ed Brazil,” says Tracy Mattes, Executive Director of the USA-WWF. “His passion and technical expertise played such a key role in the advancement of sport for more than five decades. Ed deserves to be immortalized alongside the sport’s greatest in the Hall of Fame.”

Brazil served the sport for more than 50 years and was internationally known and sought after for his technical expertise. It is estimated that he supervised installing or adjusting more than 500 slalom and jump courses during his career. Among his several innovations, he is believed to be the first person to write a computer program for a 3-point slalom course survey; developed a radar-computer interface to figure distance to 36 mph and deviation in the slalom course; came up with the 55-meter pre-gate buoys and did the centerline deviation estimates using his survey instrument; worked on jump course design, including the 60-foot spacing buoy and 500-foot cutout buoy; and came up with the rule to specify the jump ramp by slope or height/length and made the first graph for it.

He was the Chief Technical Controller at the Moomba Masters from 1982-1991 and the was the Chief Technical Controller of the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He served on the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation’s Hall of Fame Selection Committee for 22 years, and was chairman of the committee for 12 years. He was the 1995 recipient of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ Award of Merit, the organization’s highest honor for volunteerism.

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My experiences in using CBD have led me to believe that I could have been more pain free throughout my gymnastics career if CBD had been allowed. – Gabby Douglas

COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)
September 05, 2019

MotiveCBD – a new line of CBD products designed to help athletes train, perform and recover – debuts today under a new partnership with a group of athletes who have reached the highest levels of their respective professions.

“Motive was created by athletes for athletes and our goal is simply to keep people active and pain free,” said Corey Poches, Founder & CEO of MotiveCBD. “We provide a line of consistently-tested CBD products, formulated to fit any routine, that help athletes of all ages, shapes and sizes recover from sports-related conditions.”

MotiveCBD is launching in partnership with downhill skiing legend Bode Miller, Olympic gymnastics legend Gabby Douglas, former NFL star lineman Nick Mangold and champion bull rider Jess Lockwood, as well as fitness enthusiast and WWE/ESPN announcer Charly Arnolt.

Miller retired in 2017 as America’s most decorated male alpine skier, winning two overall World Cup titles, six World Cup discipline titles and an Olympic gold medal. His go-for-broke style of racing made him one of the most popular American skiers of all time.

“Every athlete is driven by something that moves them and pushes them forward when faced with adversity,” said Miller. “I was injured frequently throughout my career and took motivation from a lot of different things to help me recover and perform at the highest levels. Based on my experiences with CBD and recovery I absolutely would have included Motive in my daily routine. No matter what type of athlete you are, or what drives you, Motive CBD will help you maintain.”

Douglas was the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the Individual All-Around Champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympic games.

“My experiences in using CBD have led me to believe that I could have been more pain free throughout my gymnastics career if CBD had been allowed,” added Douglas. “I am glad that athletes across all Olympic sports will now have the opportunity to use these products and hopefully experience their benefits.”

All MotiveCBD products are manufactured using the finest CBD available and are tested by third parties to ensure quality and safety, guaranteeing industry-leading purity and consistency. All MotiveCBD products are approved for use in and out of competition by the World Anti Doping Association.

The MotiveCBD product line includes:

•     Tinctures – 30mL vials containing 500mg of CBD in four flavors – Active Orange, Fresh Mint, Tropical Melon and Key Lime Lift. Full Spectrum and CBD Isolate tinctures retail for $49.99 per vial.
•     Fruit Chews – 30 cube package contains 10mg of CBD per cube in three flavors – Orange Cream, Wild Berry and Strawberry. Fruit chews retail for $49.99 per jar.
•     Mints – 10 mints per package contains 10mg of CBD per cube in a Fresh Mint flavor. Mints retail for $24.99 per pack.
•     Sports Cream – 100mL bottle contains 400mg of CBD in Menthol and Sandalwood scents. Sports Cream retails for $59.99 per bottle.
•     Capsules – 30 capsule package contains 25mg of CBD per capsule and is available in two forms: Muscle and Joint Support and Sleep Support. Capsules retail for $59.99 per jar.
•     Toothpicks – 10 toothpicks per package contains 25mg of CBD per toothpick in three flavors – Cinnamon, Mountain Berry and Bacon. Toothpicks retail for $24.99 per pack.

During its launch, MotiveCBD is inviting athletes who are curious about the benefits of CBD to take the #Motive8Challenge. Athletes can purchase a comprehensive package of products for $49.99 that comes with an eight-day CBD routine. Athletes are encouraged to document their experience online using #Motive8Challenge for a chance to win free Motive product and prizes.

Please visit https://motivecbd.com/ to purchase products and to learn more about how CBD can benefit an active lifestyle.

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Nsure.com

“By using Nsure.com consumers can speed up and simplify the inspection process by arranging for such reports at the exact same time they are applying for homeowners insurance,” said Wojtek Gudaszewski, Co-Founder and CEO of Nsure.com.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)
September 12, 2019

Nsure.com, America’s first digital home and auto insurance agency, operating throughout the State of Florida, today announced it has partnered with multiple statewide Wind Mitigation and 4 Point Inspection companies to remove the hassle of arranging inspections by customers and expedite the home insurance purchasing process. This is critically important for Florida residents who annually deal with hurricanes.

Consumers working through Nsure.com will have the required inspections identified during the online application process. They will also be able to schedule these inspections in a timely manner (usually within 24 hours). That will help make the process of binding far more efficient and hassle free.

“Consumers have told us they find the process of obtaining Wind Mitigation and 4 Point Inspection Reports difficult and hard to arrange on their own. By using Nsure.com consumers can speed up and simplify that process by arranging for such reports at the exact same time they are applying for homeowners insurance,” said Wojtek Gudaszewski, Co-Founder and CEO of Nsure.com.

A Wind Mitigation Inspection documents wind-resistant features of a home and is extremely important as it allows homeowners to receive significant discounts for their home insurance premiums… very often 60% or more. Inspectors look for wind-resistant features of a home, such as: hurricane impact windows and doors, hurricane shutters, the age and shape of the roof, roof covering, etc. These features can reduce the amount of damage a home may suffer in the event of a hurricane or strong windstorm.

“We always educate consumers about the importance of Wind Mitigation Inspection reports and their impact on reducing insurance premiums. We are surprised that so many homeowners were previously insured without Wind Mitigation credits and as a result it’s unfortunate they were overpaying significantly for their home insurance,” said Adrian Dzielnicki, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Nsure.com. “We are finding savings for about two-thirds of our customers,” added Dzielnicki.

Beyond Wind Mitigation, the other very important inspection is the 4 Point Inspection. Most insurance companies require 4 Point Inspections to provide insurance coverage for homes older than 30 years. They want to know that an older home has been well maintained and the 4 major systems in the home are in good working condition. These 4 major systems include: Roof, Electrical Wiring and Panels, Plumbing, HVAC.

In addition to Wind Mitigation and 4 Point Inspections, many homeowners will need additional inspections and reports including an Elevation Certificate for homes located in high-risk flood zones.

“All these inspections must be performed by certified independent inspectors. Nsure.com partnering with multiple statewide inspection companies removes the hassle of our customers having to arrange inspections on their own and expedites the home insurance purchasing process,” said Dzielnicki.

It is estimated that Americans overspend for their home and auto insurance by $30 billion annually. Beyond that, the current insurance purchase and inspection processes are time consuming, not transparent, and often results in fake insurance quotes and constant spam and sales pitches.

Nsure.com, http://www.nsure.com, is finally changing the way Floridians can buy home and auto insurance for good. The fully-licensed company has introduced technology that promises time- and cost-savings (up to 45%) to consumers by providing them instant – real, not estimated – quote comparisons for home and auto insurance through a user-friendly digital platform that can complete an entire purchase within minutes.

Nsure.com uses proprietary technology that generates free, real-time quotes from up to 25 different carriers in a matter of seconds. That technology auto-fills most data in any application – from VIN numbers to home construction information – thereby dramatically expediting the process and delivering a hassle-free customer experience.

Nsure.com’s technology also simplifies the entire insurance buying experience while creating the transparency customers want and the insurance industry has needed. Customers can now compare similar policies from multiple insurers side-by-side and purchase the most attractive one in as little as five minutes. When it’s time for a policy renewal, Nsure.com automatically informs customers about the best offers in the market before their policy expires.

Among the other benefits of purchasing through Nsure.com is the ability to compare insurance prices in three coverage options. And, with a simple slide bar/drop-down menu, customers can immediately increase or decrease coverage and deductibles to receive custom quotes to fit their needs. Furthermore, the company uses data mining technology to automatically recommend the right coverage levels.

All policy, transaction information and quotations are stored on a buyer’s own secure Nsure.com account. The buyer can request policy changes or cancellations anytime. The company does have licensed insurance agents available to answer any questions, and guide clients through the claims process. These agents are not salesmen; they are highly trained, licensed specialists trained to help customers with any insurance question.

The Nsure.com service is available only to Floridians right now. The all-digital company has plans to expand its offerings – and geographic reach – in the coming months.

About Nsure.com

Based in Florida, Nsure.com is the first all-digital licensed insurance agency that provides auto and home insurance via its secure website. Employing the most advanced data technology to track up-to-the-minute, real, not estimated, quotes from more than two dozen insurance carriers, Nsure.com enables customers to take complete control of the insurance buying process on their smartphones, tablets and computers. The company’s platform delivers a hassle-free experience, from a streamlined application process and instant quotes to no sales pitches and a simple renewal process that automatically updates quotes just prior to expiration so that customers can take advantage of the best rates and coverage possible.

For more information and to speak with an Nsure.com representative, please contact Shep Doniger at 561-637-5750 and sdoniger(at)bdcginc(dot)com. Visit us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/NsureApp/, https://twitter.com/NsureApp, https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsureapp/

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Seven Days to Sexy

“This is the beauty bible!” – Actress Alyssa Milano

CALABASAS, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 13, 2019

Celebrity Dermatologist and beauty expert, Dr. Anna Guanche just released her first book, ‘Seven Days to Sexy,’ on Amazon! Known as “Dr. Beauty,” Dr. Guanche goes beyond skin to blend the latest in cutting-edge medical science on skin, hair and nails with her insider’s knowledge of fashion, cosmetics, psychology and style.

“This is the beauty bible!” says actress Alyssa Milano. “Dr. Anna is a perfectionist who knows the secrets for perfecting skin. In her book, ‘Seven Days to Sexy,’ she explores the science behind beauty and also provides real world tips that women can use in order to look and feel their absolute best!”

If you have ever wondered how celebrities look so stunning and ageless and want to get your hands on their beauty secrets, ‘Seven Days to Sexy’ is a must read with a revolutionary approach to looking your absolute best.

“From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, I developed these beauty tips to inspire confidence: to help people look great and feel even better!” says Dr. Guanche. “Many of my tips are accessible online (on Amazon) and affordable. Afterall, looking and feeling sexy is not just for Hollywood A-listers – it’s for everyone!”

The book is packed with realistic and practical advice as well as the ultimate ‘insider scoop’ on how to look and feel the best that you can! Dr. Beauty shares her personal, and most coveted, tips as well as anecdotes from beauty, style & entertainment icons. Dr. Guanche is the world’s go-to glamour specialist for A-List celebrities, actors, supermodels, socialites, and CEOs. She reveals everything you’ll need (all the secrets, tips, and tricks) for a super-fast transformation into the sexiest, most gorgeous person you always wanted —and deserve— to be!

“Dr. Anna Guanche is a respected member of the Cosmetic Dermatology community,” says acclaimed dermatologist and Professor of Dermatology at NYU, Dr. Doris Day. “After years of preparing supermodels and actresses for the red carpet, I trust she has the insider beauty secrets that take a person’s look to the next level!”

Dr. Guanche has been featured in major beauty magazines and national Television shows, and is known for her world-famous ‘chic-clinic,’ California’s Bella Skin Institute. Now, in her new book, readers can experience ‘Seven Days to Sexy’, and learn to understand that the pursuit of the ultimate healthy, glowing, most radiant and sexiest self can be achieved – this book provides these valuable and essential tools, and it truly is the most incredible Facing-the-Facts-Life-Changing book you’ll ever have to read.

About the Author:

Dr. Anna Guanche has been voted Los Angeles Magazine’s “Super Doctor” by her peers for seven consecutive years. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American Medical Association. As an innovator, she is known by her patients as “Dr. Beauty,” and often regarded as “The Steve Jobs of Dermatology.” Dr. Guanche’s patients range from teens and retirees to CEOs and supermoms as well as celebrities such as Rebecca Romijn, Eva LaRue, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, singer/songwriter Natalie Imbruglia, Jerry O’Connell, David Boreanaz, Brittany Furlan, McKenzie Westmore, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Brandi Glanville as well as other A-list celebrities. Dr. Guanche’s expertise has been showcased on the Emmy-winning daytime show The Doctors, Extra, and Entertainment Tonight, as well as in ELLE, Glamour, Prevention, Shape, SELF, InStyle, Yahoo!, and HuffPost.

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With the collaboration of our nursing staff we were pleased to discover that our everyday treatments given in the clinical setting could reach a much wider customer base outside of San Diego, and add to the healing process of people in their own homes

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
September 12, 2019

Skin Resource.MD, a line of skin-care products created by board-certified dermatologists and based out of San Diego, California, launched two new kits to its line, designed to provide rapid healing and relief to patients who have had laser, PDT (photo-dynamic therapy, or blue light), and/or cryosurgery treatments. The products were created by practicing dermatologists and assembled into kits by practicing nurses in the Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic in San Diego.

Skin Resource.MD products are regularly used after each procedure at Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic, and the medical team combined additional newly-formulated products into take-home kits that provide comfort and help with patients’ healing. Utilizing this practical and successful post-treatment care in clinic prompted the company’s founders to provide the kits online for broad availability for all who have similar cosmetic or skin cancer-treatment procedures.

“Skin Resource.MD was founded on the principle that medically created skin-care products should be accessible and affordable to all,” said Paul B. Dean, founder and chief medical director of Skin Resource.MD. “With the collaboration of our nursing staff we were pleased to discover that our everyday treatments given in the clinical setting could reach a much wider customer base outside of San Diego, and add to the healing process of people in their own homes.”

The Post-Treatment Kits:

These products combined provide full relief post procedure. Together they reduce redness and itchiness, provide moisture and can help lessen the appearance of scarring. Includes: Total Facial Cleansing Gel (8.45 fl. oz), Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum (1.12 oz), and Oil Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer (6 fluid oz), for $56.00.

Dr. Dean started Skin Resource.MD more than 25 years ago in response to his patients’ needs for an affordable skincare line without irritants or fragrances. Skin Resource.MD prioritizes key ingredients that are beneficial and high in antioxidants, and none of the products are tested on animals.

For more information about Skin Resource.MD, go to https://skinresourcemd.com/

About Skin Resource.MD

Skin Resource.MD (SRMD) cosmeceuticals was founded by board-certified dermatologists and practicing in San Diego for more than 25 years. SRMD products are doctor-formulated, fragrance free, involve no animal testing, and are manufactured earth friendly. As an online marketplace, SRMD passes savings onto customers, broadening access to excellent skin care products for all skin care needs. SRMD seeks to help all patients navigate the overwhelming amount of information on skin care products and ingredients, and encourages a simple regime with specialized products for patient distinct needs and skin conditions. https://skinresourcemd.com/

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