“Contact lens wear typically requires diligent hygiene to avoid serious eye infections but additional attention and measures should be taken in the current setting,” said Dr. Samir Melki, Chief Medical officer of the Boston Eye Group.

BROOKLINE, Mass. (PRWEB)
March 13, 2020

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, reports suggest that the new outbreak of coronavirus can cause conjunctivitis and possibly be transmitted by aerosol or direct contact with the conjunctiva, the superficial skin layer covering the eye.

Contact lens wearers should take special precautions to avoid contracting the coronavirus. Touching the eyes while inserting contact lenses may provide a conduit for the virus to enter the body.

“Contact lens wear typically requires diligent hygiene to avoid serious eye infections but additional attention and measures should be taken in the current setting,” said Dr. Samir Melki, Chief Medical officer of the Boston Eye Group. “It is extremely important to limit your chances of infection by being extra careful with your contact lens protocol.”

To cut down on risk of transmission, individuals should avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. Now that we know the Coronavirus may be transferred through the conjunctiva. It is very important for the population to be concerned with eye health, in particular, as it relates to contact lenses.

Dr. Li Wenliang, a Chinese ophthalmologist working in Wuhan, where the epidemic originated, was among the first to warn authorities about the outbreak last December. Subsequently, the eye doctor was infected by the coronavirus himself while treating a glaucoma patient and later died of the virus on Feb 7th.

“Cleaning and using contact lenses correctly is paramount to ensure that eyes are kept healthy and remain free from infections,” said Dr Melki. “Thorough hand washing prior to handling lenses and inserting them into one’s eyes is very important to reduce the risk of infection.”

If you have symptoms of conjunctivitis and have recently traveled to an at risk region for the coronavirus, Dr. Melki recommended discontinuing contact lens use and discussing your symptoms with a provider before coming to the office or hospital.

Boston Eye Group/Boston Laser is a multifaceted ophthalmology practice, with locations in Brookline, Wellesley, Medford, Wellesley, Andover, Lawrence, Norwood, West Roxbury, Norfolk and Milford, MA. Boston Eye Group offering a wide range of eye services. http://www.Bostonlaser.com. 617-277-4733. For media inquiry, please email Rick@bostonlaser.com.

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Savor Health, Personalized Nutrition for Cancer Patients

Research demonstrates the positive impact of nutrition support during cancer treatment. We know that cancer patients are not receiving this support and we want to bring it to them at home through Ina®.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
March 11, 2020

Cancer nutrition expert, Savor Health, reports an increase in patient questions and concerns regarding COVID-19 which has caused them to stay at home to avoid contact with the virus. As a result, many cancer patients are not receiving the in-person nutrition support offered by their medical teams and hospitals.

In response to these concerns, Savor Health is offering free unlimited access to Ina®, the “Intelligent Nutrition Assistant,” throughout the entire COVID-19 crisis so that homebound or otherwise isolated cancer patients and caregivers will have access to personalized, evidence-based nutrition and symptom management support 24/7 “on demand” via text on their smartphone. For access to Ina® patients can visit https://ina.expert/3awR1yU and enter their mobile phone number to begin receiving support via text.

Scientific research shows that when cancer patient’s nutrition symptoms are addressed, their outcomes improve, they less frequently visit the ER and are admitted to the hospital, and they experience a better quality of life. Due to a shortage of dietitians (1 dietitian for every 2,674 cancer patients), 80% of cancer patients never see a dietitian. Savor Health created Ina® to address this shortage and ensure that all cancer patients receive nutrition support throughout their cancer journey.    

About Savor Health. Savor Health is a B2B digital health platform that combines artificial intelligence, data science, and over 41,000 expertly curated rules and evidence-based interventions to deliver, at scale, clinically and contextually appropriate personalized nutrition and symptom management support in order to improve adherence and outcomes, prevent costly ER visits and inpatient admissions, and empower patients with independence, control, and hope. Savor Health’s digital nutrition platform is generating market leading engagement (over 60%), high satisfaction (83% of patients report her advice is helpful), and strong likeliness to recommend (4.3 on a scale of 1 to 5). Savor Health’s mission is to improve the lives of cancer patients and their caregivers through clinically validated nutrition interventions that are integrated into their cancer treatment regimen as standard of care.

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Dr. Ho Taghva is excited for the opportunity to work alongside RealSelf leadership to help guide business decisions that will empower consumers to make informed aesthetic choices.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
March 10, 2020

Internationally-respected plastic surgeon Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva has earned an elite position on the RealSelf Business Advisory Board, a role that will allow her to help shape the future of the prominent website. RealSelf is the largest online aesthetic community in the world. The site serves tens of millions of consumers each year and features industry research and provider reviews, allows men and women who are interested in aesthetic procedures to learn and share information, and connects prospective patients with verified surgeons and clinicians. Dr. Ho Taghva is excited for the opportunity to work alongside RealSelf leadership to help guide business decisions that will empower consumers to make informed aesthetic choices.

Dr. Ho Taghva is board-certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is an expert in surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures for the face and body. She completed her undergraduate and medical education at Brown University and her surgical training at USC. Dr. Ho Taghva travels around the world to exchange knowledge and techniques with other experienced plastic surgeons. Dr. Ho Taghva is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Expert Panel.

LEA Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ho Taghva’s Newport Beach practice, offers the most cutting-edge cosmetic treatments on the market, as well as more traditional plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva is a highly-respected Asian surgeon specializing in Asian blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) and Asian rhinoplasty (nose job). She customizes her facial surgery approach to ensure the very best results for Middle Eastern, Caucasian, Asian, and African-American patients. Dr. Ho Taghva believes in enhancing a patient’s appearance while also maintaining their natural aesthetic beauty. She is fluent in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and English and can communicate in Spanish and French as well.

With over a hundred positive reviews and a 5.0 rating on RealSelf and Yelp, Dr. Ho Taghva has an outstanding reputation among patients. She performs a diverse range of surgeries, including fat transfer, breast augmentation, mommy makeovers, facial rejuvenation, and endoscopic brow lifts. She emphasizes the importance of communication and listens carefully to each patient to learn about their goals, concerns, and lifestyle before recommending a surgical plan. Dr. Ho Taghva uses the latest technology to help her patients achieve outstanding results. RealSelf is honored to welcome her to the Business Advisory Board’s team of medical experts.

Call 949-945-2168 or visit leaplasticsurgery.com to schedule a private consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva in Newport Beach, CA. Out-of-state and international patients can request a complimentary virtual consultation with Dr. Ho Taghva instead of visiting the office.

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Accepting this truth [of Proverbs 16:9] with an open heart will lead to a fuller understanding of God’s sovereignty surrounding your life-changing event

WHITESTOWN, Ind. (PRWEB)
March 08, 2020

Author Diana J. Wilding encourages readers to see God working in their lives in Moving Toward More: The Challenge of Navigating Change ($19.49, paperback, 9781630508043; $9.99, e-book, 9781630508050).

Whether it’s a divorce, a relocation, or a death, major life changes can throw anyone for a loop. Wilding draws from her own experiences dealing with life’s curve balls and helps readers to see how God is at work in their circumstances.

“Accepting this truth [of Proverbs 16:9] with an open heart will lead to a fuller understanding of God’s sovereignty surrounding your life-changing event,” said Wilding.

Diana J. Wilding is a poet, Bible study teacher, and entrepreneur. A woman of many hats, she has been a Mary Kay Cosmetics consultant and director, and the owner of DW Enrollment Group. Diana also is a keynote lecturer for Habits of the Heart.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Moving Toward More is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
February 28, 2020

“Finding Meaning through the Valley”: an enthralling account that will make the readers understand that the unforeseen journeys of pain and suffering are not extraordinary. “Finding Meaning through the Valley” is the creation of published author D. Geovanny Godoy, a man who never lost his hope and the belief that God had something better for him.

Godoy writes, “Everyone wonders as to the meaning of pain and suffering. When we walk through these valley experiences, sentiments of loneliness and hopelessness undress our hearts of meaning and reason, as well as with time, pain and suffering do not discriminate against race, gender, or creed. Yet there exists the possibility wherein happiness, meaning, and hope can converge in the most desolate of places.”

“If you yearn for meaning and cannot see through your pain, allow the author to share a compelling and riveting journey in discovering the essence of what you are really made of. The author writes from a unique perspective, as he continues to walk through his own valley experience. He has lived the majority of his life in this valley without something that most of us take for granted—freedom.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, D. Geovanny Godoy’s new book is an engrossing masterpiece that makes the readers understand the meaning of life, its pain, suffering, and joy.

This book will serve as a fundamental guide for the readers, enabling them to live a fearless and meaningful existence.

View a synopsis of “Finding Meaning through the Valley” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Finding Meaning through the Valley” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Finding Meaning through the Valley,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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The Hoodoo Tarot: 78-Card Deck and Book for Rootworkers

“The in-depth research, interviews, and life experience of both practitioners shine like a beacon through this divination tool, helping us ground our practices in historical precedent and tried-and-true wisdom.” — Chiron Armand, founder of Impact Shamanism and a trained hoodoo root doctor

ROCHESTER, Vt. (PRWEB)
February 26, 2020

Between the 17th and 19th centuries, many Indigenous Americans and people of African descent intermarried and socialized more often than is acknowledged by mainstream history books and scholars. These interactions produced not only a multicultural people but also a body of knowledge that is known today as Hoodoo or Rootwork.

“The Hoodoo Tarot” integrates esoteric and botanical knowledge from Hoodoo with the divination system of the Tarot. Structured like a traditional Tarot deck, each of the 78 cards features full-color paintings by magical-realist artist Katelan Foisy and elegantly interprets the classical Tarot imagery through depictions of legendary rootworkers past and present as well as important Hoodoo symbolism.

In the accompanying guidebook, Tayannah Lee McQuillar provides a history of Hoodoo and its complex heritage, including its roots in multiple African and Indigenous American ethnic groups as well as its European influences. She explores the traditional forms of divination used by rootworkers, including cartomancy, explaining how pairing the Tarot with Hoodoo is a natural fit. For each card in the Major Arcana and the four suits of the Minor Arcana (sticks, baskets, needles, and knives), McQuillar provides an in-depth card meaning that draws on both Tarot and Hoodoo tradition. She shares the history of the rootworker or symbol featured, any associated magical plants, a related scriptural quote, and guidance and advice based on the card’s meaning. She also offers instructions on card spreads and shares sample card readings.

Offering a divination system rooted in the Indigenous and African experience in North America, “The Hoodoo Tarot” provides a hands-on way to honor and explore the magic of Hoodoo for personal growth and spiritual inspiration.

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Sophia is coming for you… Well, your job at least!

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
February 19, 2020

“Artificial intelligence will soon leave people displaced and needing to find a new way to put food on the table and it will likely be you.” – Archie Marks, creator of Nootropic supplement Nitrovit grimly states.

It’s difficult to name any of the large tech companies that aren’t investing time and energy into creating artificial intelligence technology. It’s already a big part of our lives, and with the market value set to increase from $9.5 billion to $118.6 billion by 2025 , it’s about to take over our lives.

Uber’s self-driving car ran 6 red lights near-missing multiple people on the crossings. A Tesla Model 3 driver was killed in an accident while using auto pilot mode. Sophia, a life-like android developed by Hanson Robotics, declared plans to destroy humanity whilst speaking on stage at the SXSW technology conference. The list of AI horror stories continues to grow every day.

But where does this leave us? Yes, we now enjoy our cars driving themselves. Yes, Alexa is on hand to order movie tickets. And Yes, our fridges can order the grocery’s. But what are the consequences of allowing artificial intelligence to take over more and more of our lives? And how can we keep up with the change?

“There certainly will be job disruption. Because what’s going to happen is robots will be able to do everything better than us… I mean all of us.”

– Elon Musk

Two Oxford academics, Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne, agree with Elon Musk and in their paper estimated that 47% of American jobs are at risk of being lost to automation from artificial intelligence . The world economic forum has a slightly more optimistic view and predicts that artificial intelligence will displace 75 million jobs while generating 133 million new ones by 2022 . Finally, the Mckinsey Global Institute predicts that between 40-160 million women will need to transition to higher-skilled roles by 2030 .

The exact figures are uncertain. However, one thing everyone agrees on when predicting the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market is that a large number of people are going to be out of a job. Once AI automation takes over industries, the people left behind will be required to learn a new profession and new skills, FAST. Furthermore, AI does not discriminate. Chinese venture capitalist and AI expert Kai-Fu Lee predicts:

“AI will increasingly replace repetitive jobs. Not just for blue-collar work but a lot of white-collar work.”

– Kai-Fu Lee

With millions of people predicted to be replaced by artificial intelligence by as early as 2022, US citizens are taking daily brain vitamins or ‘Nootropics’. Nootropics are supplements proven to enhance, improve, and optimize the brains ability to focus, learn, recall stored information, and remain motivated and productive… exactly what’s needed for the big change ahead. Archie Marks, the founder of leading Nootropic supplement Nitrovit comments:

“We can already see how artificial intelligence is automating so many processes, turning jobs into software. I really don’t think we are ready for the mass unemployment that awaits so many of us. The new required skills will be those AI lacks – Ingenuity, morality, confidence and rapport building skills, big picture thinking and creativity among others – And I believe Nootropics can help with that.”

– Archie Marks

When looking for supplements that are going to be effective at improving the brains ability to learn new skills, it is important to look out for specific Nootropics that aid accelerated learning. Noopept, Alpha GPC and Phosphatidylserine are all respected for their ability to accelerate learning while producing other benefits that have a compounding effect, improving a variety of cognitive abilities.

Noopept – Noopept is able to target focus, motivation and productivity, three key ingredients needed for skill acquisition and continuous success.

From surgeons to stage performers and from CEO’s to those with a hectic schedule, Noopept can help with the extra motivation and productivity required to cope with these stresses.

Alpha GPC – is a type of Choline that is widely considered as the godfather of Nootropics. This natural nootropic works by increasing the production of acetylcholine in the brain, which has a direct link to attention, memory, arousal and motivation.

Alpha GPC and other Choline based Nootropics have been used nationwide by students to cheat their exams by drastically improving their memory recall and ability to focus. Musicians and martial artists using Nootropics have been able to shave years off the required time to master their fields, by utilising the additional motivation and ability to recall learnt patterns faster than the average joe.

Phosphatidylserine – is a fatty-like substance that protects and covers every cell in the body. It has been shown to improve language skills, attention and memory formation, and is popular as a daily supplement among older people who want to stay sharp and switched on in the fast-paced world of today.

As AI learns and grows at an unprecedented rate, the skills we will need to compete may seem complex. Thankfully, acquiring a new skill or learning to code become manageable with Nootropics. Website building and software development, video and photography, and even creative writing, opens the doors to making money online, freeing individuals from the gloom of unemployment.

While governments and corporations battle over the regulation of artificial intelligence markets, the world gets closer to an unprecedented leap in AI technology. It will accelerate expert forecasts of the impact of AI and the increased automation will lead to a mass loss of jobs. Therefore, all of those affected will need to learn new skills quickly.

It is the responsibility of global leaders to protect society from such a catastrophic event. However, with nobody really knowing if the next technological leap is still years away, or in fact taking place tomorrow, Nootropics users are taking things into their own hands.

There’s no denying we’re facing big changes. However, Nootropic supplements like Nitrovit could help us stay relevant and valued in a rapidly evolving, and increasingly selective job market.

With constant disruption from AI let’s hope nootropics can keep us mere humans in the game.

If you would like to find out more about other Nootropic ingredients and how they can help you, head over to Neuro Laboratories website for an in-depth look into how they work.

Stephanie Mansour leads Midwest Wellness Retreat in Galena March 20-22

GALENA, Ill. (PRWEB)
February 14, 2020

WHAT:

Many people dream of going to a wellness retreat with friends, but costs and travel can seem prohibitive. This March offers a rare opportunity to experience a Wellness Retreat right in the Midwest. From March 20-22, the beautiful Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa will host The Midwest Wellness Retreat with Stephanie Mansour of “Step It Up with Steph,” airing nationwide on PBS stations. Throughout the weekend, Stephanie with guide and inspire guests with workouts, workshops, yoga, meditations, motivation and more. She’ll show guests how to Step It Up and keep it going. And Culinary Guest Momma Cuisine will motivate guests to think about nutrition for their mind and body.

The Eagle Ridge Wellness Retreat Package is focused on inspiring positive change and priced with budgets in mind, starting at just $358*. Guests can stay in either the classic Inn or in one of Eagle Ridge’s many onsite homes and villas that can accommodate two to 10+ people.

WHEN:

March 20 – 22, 2020

See Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa’s website or reach out to media contact for complete schedule.

What’s included:

• Two-nights’ accommodations at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
• Welcome Reception with Stephanie and Momma Cuisine
• Bountiful Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
• Saturday Nourish Lunch
• Step It Up with Steph Workouts
• Yoga with Steph
• Four Workshops: Skincare, Spa Yourself, Age-Goal Workouts, Creating Consistency
• Guided Evening Meditations
• Swag Bag with Yoga Mat

WHERE:

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, IL 61036

WHO:

• Stephanie Mansour is a national health and fitness expert, PBS show host, and has been featured as a fitness contributor on the Today Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, and over 50 television stations nationwide.
• Momma Cuisine (Johanna Marie) has been entertaining audiences since 2009 in her cooking show, “In The Kitch with Momma Cuisine.” She’s a national cooking personality and frequent guest on FOX, WGN, NBC, CW and Food Network Magazine.

WHY:

A rare opportunity to attend a wellness retreat right in the midwest. No plane trip required. It’s an incredible weekend with friends, and less than half the cost of other wellness retreats.

PRICE:

Wellness Retreat Package Starts at $358 (price pending room type), and includes:

• Two nights lodging at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa: choose houses, villa, Inn or Courtyard rooms, several price ranges available.
• Friends’ House Package Option: 2 to 10+ people per house

Friday

• Welcome Reception
• Swag Bag with Yoga Mat
• Guided Evening Meditation

Saturday

• Bountiful Breakfast
• Nourish Lunch with Momma Cuisine and Stephanie Mansour
• Step It Up Workout
• Yoga with Steph
• Four Workshops
• Guided Evening Meditation

Sunday

• Bountiful Breakfast
• Keep It Up Workout
• Package does NOT include dinners or personal spa treatments, although spa appointments can be booked for the weekend. A special prix-fixe menu inspired by Stephanie Mansour and Momma Cuisine is available on Friday night for an additional cost.
• Starting price of $358* is per person plus applicable taxes, gratuity and resort fee based on two people per room for a two-night stay.
• Packages can be booked through Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa at 1-800-892-2269.

CONTACT:

Beth Strautz, 773-895-5387, info@vaguspr.com

ABOUT EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA:

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is located 150 miles west of Chicago within The Galena Territory, a 6,800-acre recreational, residential and resort community. The resort features four award-winning golf courses and accommodations that range from quaint Inn rooms to more than 250 villas and distinctive homes. Other features include award-winning restaurants, the tranquil Stonedrift Spa, and an incredible selection of outdoor activities including miles of skiing, biking, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as tennis, hot air balloon rides, boating and fishing on the picturesque 225-acre Lake Galena.

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One Million Solutions in Health

“The #iMatter program seeks to provide young people with skills to build their confidence, strength and resilience.”

Boston, MA (PRWEB)
February 08, 2020

The superstar girl band Girl Pow-R has joined forces with One Million Solutions in Health to build resilience with the #iMatter Program. The #iMatter Program seeks to provide young people with skills to build their confidence, strength and resilience. It is a charity-driven educational workshop that will be delivered across North America.

Sponsors, educators and interested organizations and individuals can bring Girl Pow-R into their organization to deliver a workshop to young people that will expose them to a number of skills that are essential to all of us. It is essential that we each show the world that we matter and we have the tools to stand up to bad behavior from others. One of the unspoken goals of the #iMatter Program is to remove the word ‘bullying’ from our language and to replace it with a more positive and inspiring statement: #iMatter.

The #iMatter Movement emanates from the principles incorporated in the Girl Pow-R training. The Girl Pow-R program aims to provide musical training to girls in various North American cities, including singing lessons, dance classes, and performance training. While having fun and making new friends, the girls are taught to be confident in their own voices. They perform on stage, overcoming performance fright as a group, and are given the opportunity to make themselves heard, whether it’s introducing songs to audiences, or speaking at events about social causes dear to them.

Through One Million Solutions in Health, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization, the #iMatter Program builds on these principles and aims to give young people an opportunity to expand their comfort zone while remaining in a safe environment.

Girl Pow-R was formed on International Women’s Day 2017 in conjunction with the #BeBoldForChange initiative, and the group of singers, songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and dancers have grown more popular with each passing year.

Since starting, Girl Pow-R have won a Family Channel singing competition, as well as nominations for Niagara Music Awards’ ‘Best New Group’ and a Toronto Independent Music Award. And, they performed more than 200 shows in just over two and a half years. They are signed to Canyon Entertainment Group, an artist management company and independent record label.

Girl Pow-R is also excited to be among the first-ever group of young people, or children, to be nominated for a Juno award in the Children’s Category for Album of the Year. It is a history-making moment! This follows a lot of terrific “music and television” experiences that the group has had like performing on YTV The Zone three times, and performing on TVO Kids. Girl Pow-R was on eTalk Canada, and were hand-picked to re-create the Mysticons theme song, and create the choreography and star in two music videos for the Mysticons.

For more information, contact:

One Million Solutions in Health

info@onemillionsolutionsinhealth.org

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