Curves Tatum Ranch welcomes Silver Sneakers Members

April 22, 2009

Pictured are some of the 62 members working out for free at Curves Tatum Ranch in the Silver Sneakers Program. For eligibility and general information call 480-473-0123.
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Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented to Burton Goldberg

April 22, 2009

PHOENIX – At its May 6, 2009 Annual Dinner, the Arizona Homeopathic & Integrative Medical Association (AHIMA) will present its Lifetime Achievement Award in Alternative and Integrative Medicine to Burton Goldberg, author of the best selling book, Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. Goldberg is known as "The Voice of Alternative Medicine."

Association President, Dr, Bruce Shelton said, "Burton Goldberg has spent his adult life promoting what he calls alternative medicine. His book of the same name is the only real textbook on this subject. His current work related to stem cells and cancer represents the ultimate extension of a soul reaching out to help his fellowman. We are delighted to present Burton Goldberg with this prestigious honor."

Burton Goldberg is passionate about alternative medicine and is committed to helping forge profound, positive changes in healthcare and medical awareness. He has a mission to reform American medicine and to help Americans reclaim their health. Burton Goldberg's goal is to move our society from a system of sick care to a system of well care. To learn more about Burton Goldberg, visit www.burtongoldberg.com.

AHIMA's Annual dinner will be held at the Verona Chophouse Outdoor Patio on Wednesday, May 6. Sponsor opportunities are available. Platinum Sponsor's logo and link will be posted on AHIMA's website and blog. Both Platinum, $2500, and Gold Sponsors, $1500, logo and link will be listed on all e-invites, program and will receive recognition at the dinner. Individual tickets are $85 per person and a table of ten is $850.

Healthy Habit Health Foods is the Health Food Store Sponsor and is located at 6029 N. 7th Street, Phoenix.

To learn more about The Arizona Homeopathic & Integrative Medical Association, visit www.arizonahomeopathic.com or www.arizonahomeopathic.org (blog).

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Stuttering didn’t keep Sproles out of the game

April 22, 2009

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Darren Sproles, the San Diego Charger who made history last season by returning a kickoff and a punt for his first two NFL touchdowns in the same game, has overcome many challenges, but the toughest perhaps is stuttering.

This year he joins the Stuttering Foundation as its Spokesperson in recognizing National Stuttering Awareness Week, May 11-17.

“I remember a long time ago my grandpa told me ‘don’t ever let anybody tell you that you can’t do anything because you stutter.’” Sproles said. “I always remembered that and worked hard at improving my speech.”

During Stuttering Awareness Week, the NFL star and the Stuttering Foundation will educate Americans about this poorly understood speech disorder that affects more than three million people in the U.S.
As part of its educational outreach, the Foundation offers a toll-free hotline, 800-992-9392, and maintains two Websites, www.stutteringhelp.org and www.tartamudez.org.

The running back, who became aware of his struggle with stuttering at age 4, says the problem became more pronounced when he was a star football player at Olathe North High School and at Kansas State University.

“I had to talk to the media a lot, and once they put a camera in my face, that’s when it got bad,” Sproles said. “I just had to work on it. I couldn’t really stress about it, because that’s just me.”

Sproles said he learned to take his time while answering questions during an interview. “I don’t have to be in a hurry to say something.”

“We are extremely happy to have as our spokesman someone who is a role model to young people who struggle with stuttering because he himself never gave up,” says Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation.

For a copy of the Darren Sproles poster and the 18 Famous People Who Stutter poster, call 800-992-9392 or visit www.stutteringhelp.org.

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