Dear Readers,
How many of you have received a professional massage in the past? Here are some of the questions we will address. What are some of the things that run through your mind when I say the word massage? How often should you receive a massage? What are some of the benefits of a massage? What types of massages are there? What is done during a massage?
The media and a certain race of people have tarnished the true meaning of massage as well as the holistic and therapeutic benefits of it. Massage therapy is an art, just like when you look at a picture in an art gallery, you look at it and find that it is beautiful and pleasing to the eyes and you may choose to either buy it or not buy it, the same thing goes for massage therapy. You either love it and choose to go all the time, or dislike it and never go again. [Read More] »
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Celebrate National Minority Donor Awareness Day
Please join us for the
“Let the Truth Be Told Dinner”
Friday, August 1, 2008 at 6:00 pm (FREE)
at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center
August 1 is National Minority Donor Awareness Day
There is a rising need for minority donors in CORE’s region and across the United States. This event focuses on heightening awareness among minorities about the importance of organ and tissue donation. In addition, it aims to dispel common myths and misconceptions that might be a hindrance. Click here for details
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IF HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH, HOW MUCH IS YOURS WORTH?
A Health Empowerment Forum for Men and Families
Call 1- 412-623-1266 to RSVP and register for the free event
Join men and their families from all over Allegheny County
as they prove that health is their wealth. Get screened-Get informed-Get ready to meet skilled health professionals, celebrities and men who discuss how they have increasedthe value of their health.
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008
Time: 10am - 02pm
Location:
Herberman Conference Center
UPMC Cancer Pavilion,
5150 Centre Avenue, Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
Please Call: 1- 412-623-1266
Presented by:
UPMC Cancer Centers and
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
in conjunction with
Alliance of Male Empowerment Networks (AMEN)
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WTAE-TV Healthy 4 Life Expo and American Diabetes Association Expo
Two great Expos under one roof!!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
David L. Lawrence Convention CenterAmerican Diabetes Expo is a trade show, an interactive health fair, a destination for everything related to diabetes and healthy living. It provides the most comprehensive array of diabetes-related products, services and information available under one roof.
American Diabetes EXPO contains highly interactive events that include professional speakers, access to health care providers, a variety of ADA program and event information, exercise and cooking demonstrations, and much more.
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The event will be held on July 21, 2008 @ Muhammad Mosque No. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will highlight, though not limited to, various free health screening such as Asthma, Prostate, Dental, Stroke, and Blood Pressure screenings. For more information please contact Dr. Uhuru Hotep @hotep@duq.edu or 412-396-5171.
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