In modern society, there is an enormous amount of pressure for people to fill traditional roles like parent, child bearer, and bread winner. In the latest film from noted filmmaker Fatima Hye, she uncouples people from these conventional roles and exposes the raw emotions that pour forth when people are challenged. “Abortifacient” focuses on Julian, a young man who is creative and passionate but also darkly obsessive. In this operatic cinema, Julian learns that an ex-girlfriend is pregnant with his child.

Fatima Hye is a prolific filmmaker beginning with a short, experimental video entitled “Ritual” that she produced on a shoestring budget, up to her latest 50-minute picture called “Animalium.” With a background in philosophy, Fatima’s broad view of society has informed her unique vision. In “Abortifacient” Fatima uses an unplanned pregnancy as the backdrop for an electric and shocking drama. Fatima has also called this piece “operatic cinema”, because she uses familiar classical music pieces to orchestrate the dramatic tension. The production and acting crew includes veterans and newcomers alike, including Will Burnson as “Julian,” Bonnie Gayle as “Mia,” James Burleson as “Brian,” Jason Casillas as DP, and Heather Benson as Production Artist.

The budget for the film is $16,000 which includes crew salaries, production equipment, music, and post production. To fund her film, Fatima has sponsored a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and invited her fans to join her in this important project. In return for backing this project, supporters can receive valuable perks like “Made Possible By” credits, streaming film links, DVDs, soundtrack CDs, story boards, art props, “Associate Producer” credits, or Special Guest Passes to a screening.

To learn more about “Abortifacient” or to make a financial contribution to this important project, please visit http://kck.st/1NXQh8j

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29 Sep, 2015 – It is often said that a stitch in time saves nine, and the Quick Stitch Sewing Kit on Amazon has been saving the day for many individuals.

Recently Rated Number 1 in new release in Sewing Projects Kit, the Quick Stitch Sewing kit is lightweight, easy to carry around, convenient, useful and a definite lifesaver for unexpected on the go emergencies.  

The thing about wardrobe malfunctions is that one never knows when it can happen. Celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Kelly Osbourne and Sarah Highland know that all too well. The Quick Stitch Sewing Kit features a number of useful notions for every wardrobe malfunction one can think of.  Best of all, the kit can fit into even the smallest of purses, so no need to rely on a stapler or fabric glue for emergencies. Tools include: 24 stainless steel needles, 12 spools of assorted threads, a pair of high quality stainless steel scissors, seam ripper, two needle threaders, tape measure, straight pins, thimble and shirt buttons.

Boasting a perfect five star rating from over 450 customers on Amazon, the variety of the contents in the sewing kit has made it one of the top sewing kit options among customers.  One shopper summed up the overall appeal of the sewing kit. Michelle said: “This is a great overall kit. I am not much of a sewer but I am a dancer. And you never know what could happen to your outfit/costume before you go on stage! Having one of these is definitely a life saver! I am so glad that I was able to get one of these, they truly are fantastic! It has pretty much anything and everything you would need and the colors of the thread are decent as well. I would recommend it.”

The Quick Stitch Sewing Kit is ideal for on the go travellers, beginners, professionals and those who are not keen on walking around with a missing button, gaping hemlines and holes in the seam. The kit is currently available at a discounted price of $8.95 reflecting savings of a whopping 60 percent.  

For further information about the kit or to purchase one, visit:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SM0KXDE  or http://www.learninghowto.info/sewing-by-hand/

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Taking any chances with the foundation repair service means risking the entire property itself.

These structural issues are a great cause for concern, because they can easily compromise the integrity of the entire structure of the building.

Before residential and commercial property owners make the next move, it is important to weigh certain factors that could impact their decision to hire the right service.

Factors to choose a foundation specialist

There is no doubt that property owners should ensure that only a foundation specialist is engaged for the necessary residential or commercial foundation repair. Avoid calling any other renovation service that is not equipped to handle the complexity of the task.

However, even among these expert foundation services, there are a few factors to consider before you finally engage someone for an estimate and a quote.

Sustainable Machinery & Techniques

Property owners should ensure that the service they are engaging is equipped with the necessary machinery and tools required to perform the difficult and complex repair task. More than the fee; the health of the property is on the line.  This necessitates extra scrutiny into how well-prepared a service actually is.

Owners should also ensure that the techniques offered for their problems suit their schedule, budget and other property concerns, including minimizing damages to the interior.

Insurance Coverage

Taking any chances with the foundation repair service means risking the entire property itself. Property owners can save themselves the trouble of later regrets, by making sure that the contractor they are hiring is well insured and can entertain the coverage of the property repair and maintenance claims. Without adequate insurance coverage, there is no way to ensure that the repair service would take responsibility for covering the cost of any extraneous damages.

Estimate Cost & Repair Turnaround Time

Someone suspecting the need for foundation repair should always consult an expert opinion.  However, why not consult more than one?  The cost estimate for the repair job is a massive factor in getting the repair. Another huge factor is the turnaround time committed for the task and how it suits the schedule of the property owner.

References, Track Record & Reputation

Nothing is more useful in business than a little word of mouth. It is important to consult friends and colleagues for their experiences.  If that is not possible, scan online review sites and forums. Finding rating certificates on reliable sources, such as the Better Business Bureau, could help save a lot of heartache.

When singling out the right contractor, it is important to find more about their reputation and track record.

Research & Location

Know that engaging an expert is not enough. It is important to do the necessary research. For property owners in the South Midwest region, there are a variety of online listings.

Those include, but are not limited to: foundation repair services in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Memphis and Knoxville.

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The internet has become an integral part of operations for almost all businesses but much of the business world is struggling with how to protect their precious data from criminal hackers. A German company called aixzellent has created an array of robust internet security solutions which will ensure that companies of all sizes can operate free from third party intrusion. aixzellent developed these solutions based on the DANE (DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities) and DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) protocols. Utilizing origin authentication, these protocols ensure that all data and access is secure.

Since 2012, aixzellent has been providing top tier data security services. In its latest suite of security solutions, aixzellent offers Groupware, Private Cloud and Web Hosting. Our Zarafa Groupware solution is designed for the unique needs and resources of client organizations, while the Private Cloud enables all authorized personnel to access company data anywhere and anytime. Finally, the Web Hosting offered by aixzellent provides a single source integration for all organizational applications, thereby streamlining operations and optimizing efficiency. All of these services are protected by aixzellent’s proprietary security programs which are supported by 24/7 monitoring and rapid response management.

Currently, aixzellent is offering every client a private, secure server located in German colocation centers. These servers offer maximum utilization and scalability for dynamic companies. In addition to that, aixzellent offers Zarafa or Kopano enterprise software to sync organizational operations like mail, contacts and appointments. The Alfresco Share/One based Private Cloud also integrates all company operations to guarantee a quick and secure access.

aixzellent is currently offering these services through its Kickstarter campaign. Funds raised from the crowdfunding campaign will be used to obtain infrastructure, refine services and provide solutions to clients. Backers of the campaign can purchase secure services for one year at a steeply discounted introductory price. Options available include Groupware and/or Private Cloud services for home office users / freelancers and SME from five to 50 users.

To learn more about aixzellent or to reserve one of these limited security services packages, please visit http://kck.st/1KxlN9h

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Contact Person: Christian Roszak
Email: christian.roszak@aixzellent.de
Phone: +49(0)241-6052388
Country: United States
Website: http://kck.st/1KxlN9h

A diet plan is essential for athletes.

A diet plan is essential for conditioning and building up the body in such a way that an athlete can deliver his/her optimum performance during games and sports. This is the very reason why renowned athletes work out effective food plans after consultations and recommendations from professionals, such as nutritionists, dieticians, etc.

Along with training and talent, a good diet chart is also essential for the athletes. Without proper nutrition, the body will lack stamina. And during the event, the athlete will easily get worn out, thereby hindering their performance. Eating too much food is also harmful, as this might contribute to unwanted weight gain, which is to be strictly avoided in the world of athletics and sports. Hence, an optimum diet plan is necessary to extract the maximum performance from the body. And to devise such a diet plan, an athlete or a sportsperson must seek professional help.

Seeking professional help will manifest in the form of better results during the games. Professional dieticians and nutritionists are well-versed with the nutritional science. They know the in’s and out’s of the human body, as well as the foods required to provide optimum nourishment to the body without hampering the weight. Consulting the diet professionals is very important. An athlete’s nutritional requirements are very different from an average person’s. An athlete needs an increased amount of proteins to build up the muscles of the body, along with an adequate amount of fats and carbohydrates to supply the necessary fuel in the course of training and performance.

Consuming the necessary amount of these ingredients is possible only when a professional is consulted.  A normal person who doesn’t have any background in nutritional science won’t be able to chalk out a proper food plan. On the contrary, a professional will devise a food plan aimed at enhancing the performance, strength and endurance of the athlete. Experienced dieticians, nutritionists and food experts are also familiar with the nutritional needs of the sportspersons and athletes because they have the background of devising diet plans for athletes. Apart from these, the pre-game meal is a major factor which affects the performance in a huge way. Therefore, professional help must be sought by the athletes to chalk out a sports-centric diet plan, in order to net the best possible performance from their bodies, while achieving better results.

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Edmonton, AB – On September 14 2015, David Papp (technology pundit, entrepreneur and engineer) launched a Kickstarter campaign for UberStax, a gaming accessory fit for any tabletop game that uses cards, pieces or tokens. UberStax are linkable ‘plates’ that allow the creation of card holders, token ‘racks’ or other game organization functions. 

“UberStax is a new twist on an old idea. For years table-top, card and token games have posed challenges for some players. We’ve all experienced Dominos with too many tiles,” David explains, “Children can struggle with the manual dexterity required to manipulate a hand of cards. Disabilities due to injury or illness can prevent some people from enjoying a simple game of cards.”

UberStax makes your table-top gaming experience more enjoyable by solving some of these common issues, such as a small table or playing area, by helping to reduce clutter. Children and individuals with dexterity or physical challenges love using UberStax because it makes it easier to keep track of their game pieces, cards or tokens without struggling to hold them all. Plus, since your hands are now free you can munch on snacks and drinks! 

“With over 20 years in engineering (and much more in game playing!) our founder has worked on having the initial designs completed, getting many prototypes made using 3D printing, and play-testing each design iteration to arrive at the current design,” the team says, “This has been a long process for over a year and we are excited to now be ready for mass production by injection molding.“

In exchange for pledging to the project, backers can gain access to a variety of rewards including a set of 12 UberStax pieces for $12, a set of 24 pieces for $24 and more. Backers can also pledge $99 for 120 pieces or $250 for a set of 12 3D-printed white prototypes shipped as soon as the campaign ends (with a storage bag, very special mention on the website and social media and 120 UberStax pieces sent when the injection molding is complete).  

David anticipates availability of the final product before Christmas 2015 should the project attain full funding, with additional color options available should goals be exceeded.

For more information please visit the Kickstarter page here or contact the creator below. 

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Los Angeles, CA – On September 22 2015, Spear Logic Inc. is launching an Indiegogo campaign for Moment, the world’s first compact sound bar that gives you an unlimited karaoke song library. Elegant and compact at only 16″, Moment fits into any space – whether it’s a spacious living room or a small dorm.

“With the holiday season soon approaching and party planning on the horizon, it is time to seize the Moment. Moment is compatible with any device, and accesses any app, media, or website that your device accesses, giving it an unlimited karaoke song library,” says the team, “Designed to be plug and play and with no cable mess, this innovative invention makes karaoke simple and fun – the way it was intended to be, perfect for the holiday season.”

While standard karaoke machines are plagued by limited song availability as well as overly complex technical components, Moment’s goal was straightforward: keep karaoke fun and simple like it was originally intended to be, without all the fuss and hassle. Moment offers excellent audio quality and supports copious music sources with its multitude of connectivity input options.

“We set out designing Moment to be plug and play, so anyone can set it up at home without an ‘expert’ or technician. Its intuitive interface offers access to voice and media input volume controls, so you can easily adjust volumes of your voice, and that of the backing tracks to your liking,” said Lewis Goh, company founder and CEO, “Switching between the different input sources is similarly a breeze. Users can expect a hassle free installation and to enjoy non-stop karaoke fun – it’s going to be addictive.” 

Early backers of the Indiegogo campaign will receive Moment for only $199 (MSRP $399) as well as free shipping to all US, Canada, Singapore, and China addresses. The kit includes a wireless Moment Sub and a wireless microphone. After the campaign, Moment will be available on various online retail platforms, such as Amazon.com and Indiegogo for $399.

Initial shipment is planned for November 2015, just in time for the holidays. So add Moment to your preferred gifting list by backing the Indiegogo campaign when it launches on September 22.

For more information, please visit the Moment website here or contact the creator below.

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Email: yuan@moment-sound.com
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Website: http://www.moment-sound.com/

Chicago, Illinois – The Chicago-based watch company, Natura, has launched its 30-day Kickstarter campaign for its Natural Wood & Stainless Steel Chrono Watches. These trendy and classic watches have a very unique design – incorporating a stainless steel frame with globe and chrono dials in the face. 

“Natura watches are sure to satisfy any watch lover,” says Tarrence Williams, co- creator of the Natura Watch Collection. “The earth is filled with the beauty of nature,” he continues, “which is why we incoporated our signature globe in our design.” The collection features three different colorway themes from which backers can choose: silver and Maplewood, black and Sandalwood, and gold with black Maplewood. Priced at only $120, these watches which also include a signature wood and stainless steel bracelet, are definitely affordable.

These watches encompass the beauty of nature with great taste. They are unisex-compatible for both men and women. With the 42mm face diameter and the 23mm wide  band combined with the miyota quartz movement while being water and stain resistant, Natura is looking to bring a breath of fresh air into the watch world. And with the affordable price at only $120 per watch, you should definitely feel that breeze.  

For more information visit our website Naturawatches.com or contact us at NaturaWatches@gmail.com 

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21 Sep, 2015 – Heat Resistant Cooking Gloves by IsA-Kitchen emerges as the most important and popular kitchen gadget among users. The product is drawing the attention of many customers because of its quality and features. These gloves provide complete protection against heat in better way than oven gloves.

Heat Resistant Cooking Gloves are available on Amazon.com with 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Recently, IsA-Kitchen has announced special discount offer on the product by introducing two coupon codes. HBKKEXWY, coupon code offers 20 percent discount on buying five pairs of silicon gloves and coupon code YWSFQVLZ offers 10 percent by purchasing two pairs of these silicon gloves.

The Heat Resistant Cooking Gloves are finished using premium materials that make it quite lightweight and flexible. They do not have slip grip design thus allow for protected movement of hot items. They can effortlessly clutch the carved hot juicy meats. The Gloves have 10-Fingers Non-Slip Grip that makes on and off easily even hands are wet. Users can handle scrumptious Meats such as Chicken and pulled pork without problem. They can easily hold hot food items with firm grip even eggs direct from boiling water.

To get complete Protection, one can use it while grilling, Barbecuing, oven, camping, baking, boiling and for opening can and Jars.

Kelsey L from CA commented, “First of all, I love the color! They are a really bright lime green which makes them very easy to find in a messy kitchen! Right away when I pulled these gloves out of the box I thought they would not fit my small hands. These gloves fit my hands just as well as they would someone with larger hands. The best thing is that they are super flexible but still feel thick enough to protect my hands from the heat. I also like how the gloves come up far enough that I don’t feel like I would burn my wrists or forearms. All in all I give these gloves my stamp of approval! I am able to grab things.”

About IsA-Kitchen

IsA-Kitchen is a US based company that offers innovative and useful Lifestyle products. The company was founded in January 2015 and it started selling kitchen products via Amazon in March 2015. The company is planning to bring in more kitchen products and may venture into other categories by end of this year.

Full News Story: https://pressreleasejet.com/newsreleases/2015/kitchen-gadget-you-must-have-heat-resistant-cooking-gloves/

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Country: United States
Website: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S96Q2UO

Middle income earners are being required to make tough decisions.

In addition to paying a monthly premium for insurance coverage, millions of individuals must also meet expensive deductibles and co-pays before their plan will start kicking in. Once the deductible is met, co-insurance kicks in till you reach the max out of pocket. At that point you will have nearly 100% coverage. Most plans will still have some co-pay for doctors visits and prescriptions. Take the example of a 50 year-old man who earns about $32,000 per year. This man purchases a health insurance plan through the private marketplace and ends up spending about 28% of his monthly income if he reaches max out of pocket for the year. This includes premiums, deductibles, co-payments and prescriptions (and other forms of cost-sharing.) He must continue to make these payments until he reaches his plan’s out-of-pocket maximum, something that relatively few people who have health insurance ever do.

Keeping this story in mind, you may be wondering whether it is worth it at all to even have health insurance. After all, the tax penalty can be less than paying all of those premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The tax penalty for 2015 is $325 per adult or 2% of income. While it may seem like forgoing an insurance plan is the right decision if you are looking to save money, it will probably end up costing you money in the long run. And more significantly, shorten your life span. While some health insurance plans have high deductibles and require you to pay a copayment when you receive treatment, plan deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums will be significantly lower than the total cost of certain treatments if you were to get them while uninsured.

Think about this – if you have a chronic illness for which you receive weekly or monthly treatment, your healthcare costs will add up very quickly. CDC, centers for disease control, “as of 2012, about half of all adults – 117 million people – had one or more chronic conditions. One out of four adults had two or more chronic health conditions. Seven of the top 10 causes of death in 2010 were chronic diseases.

Well, do you feel lucky? If you are young, you are probably still feeling invincible. Client Mike contracted Lymphoblastic Leukemia and had 1.6 million in claims in 2014.

If you do not suffer from a serious illness yourself, you probably know someone who has. Do you know anyone who has cancer? Or diabetes? Or cystic fibrosis? People with serious diseases like this often pay exorbitant costs for medical care, if they don’t have insurance. According to NerdWallet.com, one in five Americans struggle to pay for medical bills each year. In fact, 1.7 million Americans declare bankruptcy each year due to their inability to pay medical bills – this figure outnumbers bankruptcies from credit card bills and unpaid mortgages. If you have health insurance your maximum yearly cost is between $6,250 and $6600 each year. This by itself will not force bankruptcies for most people.

Although health insurance has become more readily available with the passing of the Affordable Care Act, there are still millions of Americans who struggle to pay their medical bills. According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Government, out-of-pocket healthcare expenses reached an average of $3,301 per year per household, a sum that is up from $2,500 in 2009. What many consumers do not realize is that they have some control over their out-of-pocket expenses. While the plan may require you to pay a certain copayment and to meet a deductible before they start offering coverage, there are several things you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket costs after that point.

 • The best thing you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket costs is to take control of your health insurance plan:

 • Understand your plan benefits to make sure that you get the treatment you need without paying extra for it. Make sure that the doctor you see is within the network.

 • Take advantage of Free Preventive Care

 • Get referrals for specialist visits, if your plan requires them. Even if you are required to stay within a particular network, you still have some freedom to choose a provider.

 • If you know that you need a particular treatment or service, do some research to find out the details of what is involved in that treatment and find a provider that will offer you the lowest price.

 • Even after you choose a provider, you still have some options to lower your out-of-pocket costs even more. Speak to your provider (or the billing office) about negotiating the price of your bill. Medical providers offer deep discounts for health insurance companies, so they may do the same for you? See if you can negotiate a discount for paying upfront or for paying in cash. If you can’t cover the total cost of services out-of-pocket at once, ask about setting up a payment plan. Most providers are happy to offer their patients a payment plan if it means they will make regular payments.

 • Consumerism. Get the best value. Compare doctor grade with specific cost. Tools like the FH Consumer Cost Lookup and Healthcare Bluebook allow you to look up the average price in your area for certain procedures so you can shop around for the lowest price.

 • Shop around for the best prescription prices – do not just assume that your local pharmacy has the lowest rate. Go for generics when possible and ask your pharmacist what the cash price would be for prescriptions and compare it to the rate you get with your insurance. Consider Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Sam’s and other discount outlets. Consider Rx by mail.

 • Look at telemedicine. Some carriers have this option within their plans. Stand alone options are increasing in supply to fill current needs. Over 70% of ER, Urgent Care, and Doctors visits can be handled safely and effectively over the phone.

 • Take control of your health. Ask yourself – am I in shape? Could I be in better shape? Do I follow a healthy diet? What can I do to become healthier? Think about it – the healthier you are, the less medical care you will need and the lower your medical bills will be. If you stay healthy, you also spend less time away from work, which is lost money.

 • Consider and compare the purchase of HSA qualified health plan with current plan. HSA plans are eligible for tax free contributions. Interest earnings are tax free. Employers and owners of account are eligible to contribute to the account.

 • Healthcare-specific line of credit. You may be able to get a payment length up to 18 months with no interest or a term up to 60 months with interest.

 • Go to dentist and get your teeth cleaned. Oral health is a window to your overall health.

 • Work with your health insurance agent to confirm carrier bills are correct. Ask them to review for accuracy. Yes, providers make mistakes. Insurance carriers make mistakes.

Taking control of your health insurance plan is the best way to reduce your out-of-pocket costs and it starts with choosing the right plan. There are many different health plans available to choose from. Select the one that provides the coverage you need at a price you can afford. Before you buy a plan, make sure to think about what kind of treatments you expect to receive throughout the year so you can make sure that you will be covered. The more you know about your plan before you select it, and the better you understand how to use it, the less you will have to worry about out-of-pocket costs.

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Summer is over, autumn is here and winter is coming. Through the darkest months of the year, when the temperature plummets, many people think about escaping for some winter sun, to recharge themselves and keep motivated. Vitamin D is not the only nourishment people can get from a winter holiday however, as Mahasiddha Yoga is offering a tropical environment with profound physical, mental and spiritual retreats available in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai.

All the teachers at Mahasiddha Yoga are members of the Atman International Federation of Yoga and Meditation and have been teaching for a minimum 10 years, in many different countries in the world. As well as running classes, workshops and retreats, they offer consultations on practice, health and lifestyle to ensure the most potent transformations for students. 

The new retreats (http://www.tantrayogathailand.com/retreats/) they are offering include silent meditation, a journey through the chakras, the tantric polarity between men and women, tantric exploration and lucid dreaming, and a detox cleanse, emotional healing, These retreats offer people from around the world a chance to transform themselves in beautiful Chiang Mai, and have been well reviewed in testimonials from practitioners from Singapore, Germany, Canada, Australia, Israel and the US.

A spokesperson for Mahasiddha Yoga explained, “Whether complete beginners looking to learn more about yoga, or seasoned practitioners looking to broaden the horizons of their experience, we offer retreats perfectly catered to all needs. What’s more, we have the benefit of one of the most beautiful natural preserves in the world, Chiang Mai; where people can enjoy local festivals, the elephant park, the sticky waterfalls and still more everyday natural wonders. It makes for the perfect retreat through autumn and winter, helping people recharge and rejuvenate. Full details of our upcoming retreats are available upon request through our website.”

About Mahasiddha Yoga

Mahasiddha Yoga is a spiritual school offering yoga retreats in Chiang Mai. It offers an oasis of tranquility and is home to classes in Yoga and Tantra, along with inspiring workshops, lectures and intensive retreats. Whether individuals complete novices or well-travelled practitioners, the school has classes, courses and events that will help them attain their happiest, most fulfilled and sincere self. 

For more information please visit: http://www.tantrayogathailand.com/

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Country: United States
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Chicago, Illinois – September 22, 2015 – E-Cigs, aka Electronic Cigarettes, are a relatively new phenomenon. It used to be a horrendous experience to try to quit smoking for most people, and only few could succeed. All that changed with the invention of electronic cigarettes. People can now experience smoking without smoking. It is called “Vaping”, where a vapor is inhaled without all the harmful chemicals found in real cigarettes. In fact, there are over 1000 chemicals in a regular cigarette. Over 300 chemicals are known to be very harmful, several are poisonous. E-cig cartridges and e-liquids are available in different Nicotine strengths, which is the key to quit smoking the easy way.

Along came Magic Mist and they have shaken-up the E-cig industry. They have become the dominant force and have made their competition very anxious. Magic Mist really makes it obvious that all E-cigs are not the same. When people start vaping they normally buy an E-Cig kit which could vary from $10 to $50 or even more. However, they may not like the flavor or taste of that E-cig and might conclude that E-cigs are not for them. People often mistakenly think that all E-cigs are the same. And to even try a different E-cig, they think that they will have to buy a whole new E-cig kit again. Magic Mist solved this problem very conveniently and cheaply for people. Since Magic Mist carries compatible products for over 70 E-cig brands, people who had not enjoyed other brands of electronic cigs have had great success with this line. Without investing in a totally new kit, people can buy just 1 pack of Magic Mist Compatible cartridges for their E-cigs and get a totally different experience in terms of taste/flavor/vapor. The introduction of different flavors has made a big difference in the success of “vaping” products. Further, availability of different nicotine strengths has helped even heavy cigarette smokers to dramatically cut down their consumption by tapering off the nicotine strength until they are not using any at all.

Most cigarette smokers realize that they have a habit that could be fatal, but they feel powerless to make an attempt to quit. They should be encouraged to try E-cigs, it is a life changing experience. As these nicotine addicts reduce their nicotine intake, their body begins to rebuild itself. Nicotine cartridges are available from 24mg to 0mg. The lungs are capable of cellular regeneration, and this means fresh oxygenated air will be able to benefit their body. Their red blood cells multiply as they carry freshly oxygenated blood to all parts of the body, this is the tissue cleansing effect that makes all the difference in the world.

For complete information, please visit: www.themagicmist.com

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State: IL
Country: United States
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ORLANDO, FL – 22 Sep, 2015 – Breaking the Cycle Consulting, Inc. announces the launch of a new, interactive website that will lead efforts to break the cycle of child to parent violence.

“Parental abuse or child to parent abuse and violence is a silent yet common and complex family problem that affects 1 out 5 families. I was shocked, as a therapist, to see this number and the lack of expertise and services available for this form of domestic violence,” says Laurie Reid, Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Founder and President of Breaking the Cycle Consulting, Inc.

Breaking the Cycle does not provide traditional therapy. Reid specifically designed this program to target and remedy child to parent violence. This program includes scripts, helpful tips, videos, a complete breaking the cycle program, and one-on-one skype sessions with a BTC coach. This online program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the comfort of your own home.

Reid says, “I believe it is important to include all members of the family, when breaking the cycle. There is less pressure and more inclusion of all family members in our online environment because it is available at each family’s own pace and in the privacy of their own home.”

The concept for Breaking the Cycle is very personal to Reid. She grew up with an emotionally and verbally abusive sister, witnessing first-hand what child to parent violence was like. During her teen years, she began to mimic her sister’s behavior.

“I was verbally abusive to my mother because I felt like she was weak. I resented the fact that she did not protect us from my sister’s violence when we were younger,” she says.

After having to perform community service for shoplifting and then serving time in the Navy, Reid became a licensed therapist. The first therapy job she had was working with children and it evolved into her spending significant time counseling adolescents. Through her extensive 18 years of experience, she was able to create the curriculum for this program. 

Breaking the Cycle emphasizes the need for physical, psychological, and emotional safety for both the parent and child. They have served more than 600 families, collaborated with two universities for research into child to parent aggression and violence, and presented at numerous national and state level conferences on the subject. Now, they are excited to bring this new, online format to help start a movement that focuses on breaking the cycle of child to parent violence once and for all.

To learn more about Breaking the Cycle, Inc. and how Laurie Reid’s program can assist your family, visit: www.breakingthecycleconsulting.com

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An individuals personal strength has the ability to conquer anything.

The approach and response of a person to stimuli of everyday life can be as individual as our unique fingerprints.  When a person is struggling with alcohol or drug abuse or any form of addiction, this collection of predispositions and learned experiences can work against the addict, and getting those same predispositions to provide the foundation for a sober life can be very complicated. Addiction does not develop overnight, just as recovery does not happen on its own.  The best recovery and substance abuse treatment programs get to really know the individual in treatment, creating a personalized recovery program that builds on the person’s greatest strengths and helps create buffers against their weaknesses.  

Recovery is a difficult and ongoing process which most addicts acknowledge they could not get to or through on their own.  Reaching the depths of addiction is predicated on isolation, shame, guilt and often, a lack of self-worth.  Recovering from addiction, on the other hand, means that the person must integrate more closely with a community of people while openly addressing their own behaviors and actions which have caused such negative feelings, all while building self-esteem.  This kind of extended devotion to personal health and maintenance of a sober lifestyle uses a lot of effort, which is why a recovery treatment facility that creates an environment that is safe and judgement free for those struggling with addiction to express their biggest concerns about their recovery is crucial.  Forming relationships that are non-judgmental, having access to resources like trained, experienced psychologists and treatment professionals, and having a structure in which it is relatively easy to maintain sobriety are all benefits to the client, who can then focus on their own internal processes on their recovery.

After treatment is over, when the patient is ready to return to “real life”, it is at this point “the hard work” begins.  The danger of isolation and negative feelings coupled with the difficulties and stresses of a very unstructured and high-pressure modern life, can be dangerous for those struggling to maintain their sobriety. A great recovery and treatment program knows this, and makes sure that graduates from the program can access enough internal strength and spiritual resources to be their own generator of positive energy in times of distress to sustain their commitment to recovery.

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A spiritually attentive recovery program does not necessarily have to be based on a specific religion or philosophy.

A great addiction treatment program or facility will offer the detox program that will help the patient’s body withstand the struggles of addiction, the emotional therapeutic resources to gather strength and resilience to sustain recovery, as well as the analytical skills that give the mind better control over the addict’s actions and responses to stressful behaviors. In addition, to the resources provided by the facility or program, the patients themselves have to bring a set of resources as well.

Most of the time, the patient will not recognize the assets they have in their bag of tricks.  The disease of addiction can strip a person of their ability to self-reflect and analyze their behavior, and often leaves a person without a real conscious understanding of the effects of their behavior. The job of a talented professional recovery staff is to bring out the patient’s resources in a way that makes them useful and accessible, and to teach tools that will allow the patient to better make use of those resources once the recovery treatment program ends.  One of the skills that a strong recovery program will emphasize is the inherent spiritual energy and stability of each and every person experiencing addiction.

A spiritually attentive recovery program does not necessarily have to be based on a specific religion or philosophy.  Although there are programs which are based on religious perceptions and dogma, some professionals feel that, while the structure a religious recovery offers can be incredibly helpful to the addict, the underlying guilt and shame that an addict invariably experiences during recovery can be made worse by a religiously focused platform.  The spirituality, worth and capability of every human can be a focus of a recovery program which does not require adherence to any special religious behavior or alliance with a religious institution.

One of the main underlying emotional experiences that addicts report is a feeling of insecurity and disconnectedness. The anxiety of addiction, added to feelings of shame and isolation, can be overwhelming and help to maintain the addiction’s hold on the individual.  A spiritually based drug and alcohol abuse treatment program will help the addict to leverage their internal, intrinsic self-worth that everyone is entitled to, and to restore a sense of connectedness to every person on the planet.  The community feeling and sense of mutual support that addicts find in recovery programs which emphasize personal spirituality is a significant help in life after they leave recovery treatment. Faith is a component of a universal spiritual experience that transcends any religious institution or tradition.  The treatment program which helps a person recover while also reconnecting to their own joy, happiness and center is one which is doing more than simply restoring sobriety.

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Treatment of substance dependence and related problems under outpatient programs have proven successful in achieving full recovery of the drug addicts.

In this program, the patient has the freedom of movement to and from the doctor’s appointments by visiting the physician from their homes on a daily basis excluding weekends. A lot of people prefer this kind of treatment due to its anonymity, ease of access, lower costs and less disruptions to the day to day activities or functioning of the individual. To enhance effectiveness in treating drug addiction, the outpatient treatment program employs the following tactics:

Pharmacological treatment: this is the use of medication to help ease the physical reactions as a result of withdrawal. The physician prescribes medicine to help ease pain and other complications.

Individual therapy: personal counseling is given to individuals to help them change their behavior and attitude. It is essential in addressing the needs of a specific individual.

Mental health treatment: drug abuse and addiction is often accompanied by other mental and physical illnesses such as mental disorders. The outpatient treatment program is equipped to diagnose such illnesses and offer medication to treat such disorders.

Relapse prevention: outpatient programs equip the individual patients with necessary skills that may help them avoid recurrence of drug misuse practices. They encourage individuals to remain sober and observe abstinence.

Offer significant life skills: individuals undergoing rehabilitation at an outpatient program attend special classes and lessons that equip them with necessary skills to cope with stressful circumstances and situations that may lure them into drug use. These skills may also help save lives.

Re-socialization skills: individuals are taught how to positively adapt to the drug free society. They are taught how to make and maintain new friendships. They are also taught how to communicate effectively with other members of the society. Re-socialization skills basically helps individuals have a smooth reintroduction into the society.

Group therapy: behavioral treatment may be offered to a group of patients all who are undergoing treatment for drug addiction. These groups may be contemporary or specific to address specific needs such as women groups to address the special needs of women addicts. The group may help create mutual relations that would lead to problem sharing and accelerate recovery.

As seen, outpatient programs are effective in achieving full recovery. However, in cases of extreme addictions inpatient program or referral to sober living houses is always recommended.

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Parents face difficult challenges when they are seeking recovery and having to parent.

The challenges parents are facing have never been greater and the resources to help are very few.  Parents must somehow try to predict if their child’s use is simply a phase or if they will fall into that 15 to 20% of the population that is destined to experience ever-increasing problems.  Likewise, teens are confronted with peers for whom “partying”, is the norm. While the indicators for predicting addiction are inexact, there are certain factors that can give parents a far greater ability of anticipating how alcohol or drugs may affect their child’s future. Below are a few important questions to ask:

Is there a significant family history of alcohol or drug abuse in the natural family?  The closer the history of abuse to the parents (especially the same sex parent) the greater the probability.  Addiction clearly has some basis in family DNA and genetics. Have alcohol or other drugs caused problems for family members on either parent’s side?

Has your teen had any past negative consequences related to substance use with a subsequent return to the use again despite parental discipline and or the pain of those consequences?  Any return to a behavior, after experiencing pain, is an abnormal response and indicates how important the teen’s substance use has become to him or her.  The types of problems include:  school, health, legal, relationship, job or financial and constitute the clearest and most consistent indicator of future problems.  How much or how often your child has used alcohol or drugs, is much less important, than what happens when they do use. Most importantly – do they go back again?

Although this is rarely shared with a parent: does your teen express clearly the emotional benefits of their use of any psychoactive substance?   In other words, do they tell you how much they like drinking or doing drugs?

If a parent has concerns after answering these three questions, it is imperative to assess your situation, while also, uniting in a strategy for the future.  Doing nothing will often create a division between the parents allowing the teen’s problems to worsen; as the parents become increasingly polarized.  Do my spouse and I fight over the best way to respond? We are available to help parents navigate this very emotional time. Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment has had tremendous success utilizing wilderness programs to help kids break out of this destructive cycle.  

We have many teens and parents who have experienced this life changing treatment and are willing to share their stories of change and recovery with you. We also have an adolescent family night geared to help the entire family in the recovery process. Know that you did not cause your Child’s addiction. You simply are not that powerful!!

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Will My Insurance Pay for Drug Detox?

In the U.S. an estimated 20 million people use illicit drugs and another 48 million use prescription drugs recreationally. If you add to that the number of people who take prescription drugs for valid medical purposes; nearly a third of the population are engaged in some type of drug use. If you are one of the 100 million people that take drugs, at some point you may have to ask, “Will my insurance pay for drug detox?” 

Insurance and the Law

If you are enrolled in healthcare and you are in need of drug treatment, there is some good news for you. In 2008 the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) became effective followed by the Affordable Care Act in 2010 which put in place healthcare allowances that included individuals struggling with substance use disorders According to the healthcare law substance use disorders is included in the “ten elements of essential health benefits.” (whitehouse.gov) 

Furthermore, the law states that insurance companies have to provide the same percentage of coverage for substance use disorders that they pay for other medical illnesses. This means that yes, your insurance will pay for drug detox. 

How Much Will Insurance Pay?

Since insurance providers set the amount they allow for medical illnesses, the best way to know for certain how much your provider will pay is to contact them directly. Most likely the insurance provider will have a limit and depending on the total cost of the drug detox treatment that you choose; it could pay a sizable portion.

Another thing to consider is that drug detox and drug rehab is two different things. Whereas drug rehab may last from 28 days to 6 weeks or longer; drug detox treatment will last from seven to ten day or slightly longer, depending on the type of substance use.

The cost of drug detox treatment could be as little as a few hundred dollars up to many thousands, depending on the type of facility: state funded/operated, an outpatient clinic or a private detox center. Keep in mind that the more luxurious the facility the more it is going to cost. There are private drug detox facilities available that will offer a certain amount of amenities and won’t cost $30,000 per day.

What to do if there is a Balance

Once you determine how much the insurance will pay and you find the drug detox facility that is right for you, don’t give up if you discover there is a portion of the bill that you will be responsible for… you have options.

Drug detox facilities usually work with a finance company that will carry the balance for up to a year which will allow you to spread the payment out over several months. Another consideration is that many detox centers offer scholarships for low income patients. Lastly, if you are planning to pay the balance in cash up front, ask the drug detox facility if they offer discounts to patients paying cash.

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A professional orthodontist can provide the services necessary to mitigate any dental complications that an individual could develop.

These professionals help in the correction of misaligned teeth. Here are the key benefits of consulting a professional orthodontist:

Teeth drifting

Orthodontists rectify teeth drifting, even in aged people. Irrespective of age and gum disease, rectification can be done perfectly.

Teeth damage

Orthodontists can minimize the effects associated with damage to teeth, following treatment by their normal dentist.

Physical appearance

Orthodontists are trained to improve the physical appearance of an individual and help guarantee the health of their teeth. Their professionalism gives them the capability to perform their duty with diligence and to best provide a beautiful appearance and proper bite for each patient.

Correction of teeth

Orthodontists correct their patients’ bites, making them appear in a more attractive way, while minimizing or eliminating any potential TMJ discomfort.

Improved social interaction

Consulting a professional orthodontist can help improve the social interaction of an individual. Their work is professionally carried out by improving the individual’s smile and contributing to the patient’s improved self-confidence. There is no longer the emotional discomfort associated with the deformed appearance of their teeth to hinder an individual from interacting socially.

Control of dental complications

A professional orthodontist can provide the services necessary to mitigate any dental complications that an individual could develop. In case an individual develops complications as a result of tooth decay, the orthodontist provides the advice and treatments necessary to control any complications to their smile and the health of their mouth.

Self-esteem

Consulting with an orthodontist can lead to improved self-esteem. The defective appearance of the teeth that could hinder one from being interactive and shy to open their mouth is corrected.  Proper treatment leaves the patient proud of their perfected healthy and beautiful smile.

Dental procedures

Orthodontic treatment makes any stage of advanced treatment, one of ease. Any crown, implants and bridges are properly incorporated into the patient’s orthodontic care.

Accommodation of teeth

Consulting a professional orthodontist gives an individual the guarantee of accommodating for any displaced, impacted or defective teeth.

Dental arches

Professional Orthodontist aligns any dental arches that are not easy with the normal dentist.

Correcting of teeth

Professional orthodontist corrects the way teeth come together. An individual’s teeth is aligned and straightened making the bite perfect.

Oral discomfort

Orthodontics reduces any oral discomfort of an individual. Consulting a professional orthodontics saves any major humiliating incidence. Self-image and positive self-esteem are a key in any life.

Orthodontics caters for all these and ensures an individual is comfortable while interacting with others. They give an individual sustainable dental health for long.

Periodontal diseases are also catered for by orthodontics giving solutions that are long lasting.

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Believe it or not, aging in place is a phrase that has been thrown around for around 12 years. The single segment of society will be individuals over 60 in the next 20 years

So let’s start by looking into what we think aging in place involves.

“Beyond meaning to stay in your home for as long as you can as opposed to moving to a health facility, it still isn’t clearly defined in the minds of Americans,” Bell says. “We feel like aging in place has to be a system. What it really is, is living in your own home with a little assistance. How does an individual get that assistance? That’s the question; that’s what we’ve been focused on, trying to set up a system to deliver the assistance that seniors need to make it as easy as possible.”

The problem with the aging movement in America is that there are a multitude of people doing amazing things to find solutions, but awareness to the issue is lacking. That’s where his group steps in with having chapters across America to help individuals with in-home health care, geriatric care, elder law attorneys, financial advisors, home improvements, and so forth.

Surveys have shown that 90 percent of people would rather age in place at the comfortability of their own home.

“Everybody’s greatest fear is going into a facility where they lose their independence – a nursing home or being in the hospital, but too many people think aging in place is staying in the home you are in, which I don’t like to encourage. The home you’re in may be the right place, or there might be alternatives that are better for you while still maintaining your independence.”

Besides the apartment or home you live in now, aging in place could mean staying at a senior living facility, or moving to a house that’s more affordable than the one you live in now, or one that’s altered to accommodate unique needs.

“I don’t think it matters where you age in place – it just means that you’re someplace where you’re living independently and not in a full-time health care facility,” Bell says. “Staying in your own house is maybe overemphasized.”

The Council held a culmination of leaders in aging for a two-day session and came up with five important aspects to aging in place. They are home, personal finance, health and wellness, transportation, and social interaction and community involvement. “What aging in place encourages is not waiting for disaster to strike to find solutions, it’s planning for aging. People go to college and plan to have a career. They have children and plan to send their kids to college. A lot of times when it comes to aging, no plans have been made.

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