A recent study with Harvard Medical School, including Dr. Atul Malhotra (Sleep Group Solutions leading Medical Advisor) and Shaquille O’Neal concluded in a diagnosis of OSA for the Celtics Center.

The Greek word apnea literally means without breath.  Common in athletes,  their large statures make breathing more difficult during sleep.  With Shaq weighing in at 325 pounds and reaching over 7 feet in height, it’s no wonder this superstar athlete snores and fights for breath during sleep.  “It usually happens when he’s on his back.”  confesses girlfriend Nikki “Hoopz” Alexander on Shaqs snoring, and sleep apnea.  Hoopz went on to discuss the severity of Shaqs’ snoring and apnea, in an article published by Yahoo! Sports on May 21st.

Dr. Atul Malhotra diagnosed Shaq with Moderate Sleep Apnea.  Shaquille O’Neal was prescribed a nasal CPAP to be worn at night, to keep his airway open, and flowing with oxygen.    In the Harvard Medical School interview, Shaq was instructed to use his CPAP each night, long term.  Other forms of treatment for OSA include oral appliance therapy.  Oral appliances such as EMA, Respire and the NORAD are other ways to treat OSA, without the CPAP.   Their function is to open and move forward the mandible (jaw) to allow for a more open airway.  Oral appliances have positive results to those with mild to moderate sleep apnea, and to those who are CPAP Intolerant (cannot tolerate CPAP).  Dr. Gelb, an expert in TMJ and breathing related sleep disorders says  “Its good Shaq got tested and is seeking treatment.  Since his sleep apnea is moderate, he could choose a CPAP Alternative, and benefit from an Oral Appliance like the Norad or Respire.”

In an upcoming issue of The Sleep Magazine, a magazine focusing on the treatment and screening of OSA, an article discusses athletes being at an increased risk of having OSA.  More importantly, most athletes remain undiagnosed with OSA, which is more serious than the actual diagnosis (Percy Harvin, Earl Mitchell & Shaq mentioned in the article).  Untreated OSA has been linked to stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, irritability, daytime fatigue and more.  Lucky for Shaq, he was diagnosed early, and treatment will prove life saving.

Will Shaquille O’Neal be sporting a green and white Celtics themed oral appliance at bedtime?  Or will he choose the CPAP for therapy?  Follow Sleep Group Solutions to find the answer.

About Sleep Group Solution
Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders.  Sleep Group Solutions offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients who present with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea. Most procedures are reimbursed by Medicare and private insurance.  SGS offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice.  SGS is the manufacturer of the Pharyngometer and the Rhinometer.

To View the Harvard Medical School interview, click here.

Miami, Florida (Vocus/PRWEB) December 14, 2010

Holiday Season is hard on your health, people suffering from OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) feel it the most.  Over eating and drinking too much add to the sleepy side effects of the Holiday Season.  What happens to the 80 million individuals dangerously living undiagnosed with OSA?  Its a scary thought, but a solution is easily available through Sleep Group Solutions (SGS) Home Sleep Test, and new iphone/ipad app.

Too busy for an OSA diagnosis at an overnight sleep center? Sleep Group Solution brings the sleep center to you with their Home Sleep Test.  The new method is simple. Patient receives a take home kit with instructions. Patient follows the instructions given by their physician, and the kit is returned to the doctor. The results of the study are uploaded to a secure server, where the consumer never stays over night at a sleep center, with costly repercussions.  Still too much work for the busy sleep sufferer?  SGS takes it a step further and brings healthcare directly to the hands of the patient-by offering an iphone/ipad app where the sleep patterns can be recorded, a few screening questions asked, and information sent back automatically to SGS for an evaluation.  “The iphone/ipad app and the Home Sleep Test are great steps forward in increasing awareness of sleep apnea and will result in an increased diagnosis and treatment of the disease,” says John Nadeau, Vice President of SGS.

By participating in the Home Sleep Test and/or iphone/ipad app, the patient has the ability to diagnose (HST) or screen (iphone) OSA, and control it through a series of appliances, diagnostic devices, and other sleep medicine methods.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a life threatening disorder suffered by many millions of Americans.  Cumulatively the cost of untreated sleep apnea to our society amounts to over $30 billion annually.  This cost comes in the form of a 12x increase in auto accident risk, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and more.

Lack of awareness among both patients and physicians is the primary reason for low penetration of sleep apnea diagnosis as well as therapy.  SGS new methods of detection make the process easier and is the first step in saving lives and promoting health. Please log onto 1800SleepLab.com to locate a physician near you.

About OSA
For those suffering with OSA, what happens to the body during sleep?  Once an individual finally falls asleep, OSA robs the body of breath- a syndrome characterized by the repeated collapse of a person’s airway during sleep. As the oxygen levels drop, adrenaline and blood pressure surge. Eventually the deepening desperation for air provokes a momentary awakening—what sleep doctors term a micro-arousal. This lasts just long enough for the apnea victim to suck in a lungful of air and re-saturate the bloodstream with oxygen, immediately slipping back into shallow, non restorative sleep.  The individual runs the risk of not breathing for up to one minute, throw alcohol and over eating into the mix, and you’ve got a serious risk of not waking up.

About Sleep Group Solutions
Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders.  SGS offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients who present with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea. Most procedures are reimbursed by Medicare and private insurance.  SGS offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice.

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A Toast To Texas!

Celebrating Everything Texas with NFL Player, Earl Mitchell From the Houston Texans

Houston, Texas (10/5/10). This October 21st 5p-8p marks the second annual A Toast To Texas, hosted by local Texas Tuscan Furniture designer Pamela Halverson. This years event will be supported and co hosted by NFL superstar (and client) Earl Mitchell from the Houston Texans. Last years event caught the attention of Houston’s finest, with over 200 supporters, and catching the media attention of Papercity, The Examiner and LuxSecret Magazine.

A Toast To Texas will be highlighting everything Texas! Introducing local, home grown resources to consumers such as custom made home furnishings, accessories, decor, and fascinating art by local artist, Justin Garcia. Justin will be auctioning off a custom painting signed on the spot, along with Earl Mitchell from the Houston Texans will be signing autographs and actioning off a signed football!  A silent auction will be held with Texas memorabealia-all proceeds of the event go to Medical Bridges.

A Texas salute featuring Houston’s finest designers, local craftsman, local resources and local cuisine. These experts will discuss decorating tips, room layouts, and the latest in Texas Decor and food.  A Texas wine symposium presented by Fall Creek Vineyards, featuring the Vineyards champion selection, MERITUS which is the “finest wine red or white ever produced in the state of Texas.”  A local Texas cheese platter provided by Sonoma Wine Bar and Restaurant, along with other samples of special Texas wines.  d’lish Catering will supply the tasteful treats while WHERE Magazine will add some excitement  with their Texas surprise.

Furniture Designer, Pamela Halverson wants to create a true Texas experience which allows her guests to mingle with Houston’s finest designers, and experience the unique culture and lifestyle which Texas has to offer. “There are so many unknown treasures from right here in Texas, I want to show my clients and guests that they don’t need go looking any further than our backyards!” Says Pamela about her original idea of this showcasing.  “We want to inspire our guests with new decorating ideas, especially for the Holiday season that is quickly approaching. If they leave here with a new outlook on design, and a Texas sense of pride-then we were successful!”

A Toast to Texas is sure to inspire, uplift and tempt any taste bud! Keep it local this season, and get the latest in Texas living and Hospitality. Texas Tuscan Furniture Design is located at 1302 West Gray Houston, Texas 77019. Call for more information on the event at 713.426.5556.

About Pamela Halverson

Pamela is the designer of the Texas Tuscan Furniture collection and founder of Texas Tuscan Furniture Designs. Her travels around the world work as her inspiration for her furniture designs. She started designing furniture in 1994, and began working with interior designs in 1996. She has experience with interior design projects both residential and commercial in the USA and abroad. Her approach to furniture making has caught the attention of several publications and has been acknowledged in Paper City Magazine, Texas Monthly Magazine, Arts, Antiques and Designers magazine, The Houston Business Journal, The Houston Chronicle and Houston Lifestyle magazine. Pamela is also a luxury column writer for international magazine, LuxSecret Magazine-where she highlights the luxurious secrets Texas has to offer.

Declaring 2011 the Year of the Woman!

Miami, Fl (10/10/10) -2011 the Year of the Woman! Miami based marketing groups, Angelfish Connections and Capturetainment pride themselves in being among the few fully female owned and operated companies in South Florida.  These two companies are joining forces and gearing up for a female focused campaign set to launch this fall titled; 2011 Year of the Woman.  This initiative campaign will award and honor ONE exceptional woman in business with the Woman of the Year Award.

Why are these A-class marketers launching this world wide initiative?  In America alone, women account for 85% of all consumer purchases, everything from cars to healthcare services.  Ironically, only 3% of advertising agency Creative Directors are women.  The modern economy is in fact becoming a place where women hold the cards.  Could this possibly be The End of Men as Creative Directors in the marketing industry, and the business world?

Comprised of a trio, this A-Team of marketers and publicists are forever changing the game of marketing, one feminine creation at a time. “We want to celebrate all the amazing, courageous and driven woman out there who go through the daily hurdles of juggling a successful career as well as a successful home life.” Says Tatyana Svechin, Director of Operations of Capturetainment.  The marketing group will be accepting nominations via Twitter, FaceBook, and company website. The most impressive woman will be picked based on submissions, and will be supported by a campaign molded around her individual accomplishments; including press releases, media interviews, possible speaking engagements and the prestigious, ‘2011 Woman of the Year Award’.

Follow their progress on FaceBook and on Twitter.   Be on the look out for this trio’s 2011 Year of the Woman Campaign.

About Angelfish Connections & Capturetainment

Angelfish Connections & Capturetainment is a Miami based, International marketing group.  Offering Brand Management, Marketing Strategies and Public Relations, this firm has found success in being an all female trio, in a traditionally male dominated industry.

ThinkDaisy.com offers the largest selection of Margarita Activewear, for the gal on the go

New York, NY (9/20/10) – Favored by top fitness instructors, and health & fitness experts, ThinkDaisy.com - the online boutique dedicated to empowering active, fashion forward women who refuse to compromise style, quality or comfort in their wardrobe – is the largest distributor of Margarita Activewear clothing worldwide.

ThinkDaisy.com founder, Unchalee Lodin says, “These are the pants that will last for years, wash after wash. Stylish and luxurious enough that you can go from gym to grocery store, restaurant or errands, and look appropriate!” The vibrant and exceptional Margarita Activewear design leads women to feel confident and carry that energy into living and embracing a healthier lifestyle.

ThinkDaisy.com is the largest distributor of Margarita Activewear, showcasing these strategically placed patterns, seam-lines and quality stretchy fabric; this activewear is desired by the hippest, most bodacious fitness fanatics around. Designed to inspire women of all ages, shapes and sizes to stay active without giving up their “sex appeal.” Margarita Activewear clothes easily transition from “workout” to “go out,” so you don’t miss a beat or a meet and greet!  Exclusively manufactured in Israel, Margarita Activewear is known for its quality, longevity and unique style; stands in a class of its own compared to other fitness brands.

About ThinkDaisy.com

Founded by scientist and fashion enthusiast Unchalee Lodin, this one of a kind online shopping experience will always provide the best fitness fashion products and personal customer service.  Branded and inspired by the phenomenal Margarita Activewear women’s clothing line, Thinkdaisy.com is one of the only exclusive retailer/distributor of Margarita Activewear in the world.  Why only Margarita Activewear?  Every piece of Margarita women’s activewear is hand-crafted on an Israeli kibbutz using premium Grade AA Dupont supplex material that won’t shrink or fade. All Margarita clothing has a superior sweat wicking property making it possible to wear the clothing for longer periods of time, while remaining comfortable. Margarita active wear has flat seams that provide comfort and fit over full range of motion.

A recent survey from BeautifulPeople.com, an elite dating site for beautiful people, surveyed 50,000 members and found 96 percent of women desired having beautiful children. Greg Hodge, Managing Director of BeautifulPeople.com said, “Parents want their children born with many fine attributes; like it or not attractiveness is an attribute in today’s society. It may not be politically correct to say so but what mother or father does not want a beautiful baby.”

Dr. Block from CanDoBetter.com, a social networking and dating website which lets the world decide if your relationship is a perfect match, thinks Jennifer Anniston’s character isn’t all that far off from reality. Dr. Block explains how women in their 30s subconsciously begin to hear the “tick tick” of their biological clock. Although some women choose to ignore the Big Ben of biology, others fixate on it-revealing an interesting glimpse into the female psyche. Do woman in their 30s, start looking at men based on breeding possibilities? Jennifer Anniston’s character, and Dr. Block absolutely agree!

Dr. Block says it begins in your 20s, where you choose men because “he’s hot.” Gradually phasing into your 30s, you begin searching for Mr. Right, experiencing numerous heartbreaks along the way. Coming into your 40s, the tick tock is at an all-time high. It has Jennifer Anistons character choosing a donor based strictly on looks…and it’s because she can’t ignore her biological clock.

Some Stats From The Survey:

* 96% of women desiring children want to have a beautiful baby

* 83% of women imagine what their children would look like with prospective partners

* 79% of women if selecting a mate solely for procreation would want that mate to be attractive

* 83% of women receiving donor sperm would want the donor to be attractive

Miami, Florida – For a child the world has endless possibilities and it’s a belief working on adults for centuries. Recently made popular by the book The Secret, The Law of Attraction or LOA argues that thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) can affect things outside the head, not just through motivation, but by other means. Children’s book author Michael King is a firm believer in practicing LOA in his everyday life. By binding creativity, pictures, rhyme and substance, King found a kid friendly way to introduce LOA to our children

The Dreamz Friendz and the Magic Well children’s book is the first of its kind, and already receiving positive attention from psychologists, special needs learning centers and the mental health community. Written around the basic laws of attraction, the book covers important life lessons such as self esteem, imagination, appreciation, positive thinking and having fun. “Essentially, I wanted to create a book that would teach children what adults have been reading about for years and tailor it specifically for kids and tweens.” Explains King on his motivation behind his picture book, that’s sure to resonate with children.

About The Dreamz Friendz and the Magic Well

The Dreamz Friendz is a bedtime story about four magical children and their pet dragon that live on a far away planet. The four friends discover a magic well that teaches them to make their dreams come true by practicing five important life lessons. These lessons are about positive thinking, imagination, sharing, appreciation, and the Law of Attraction. Colorfully illustrated and entertaining, The Dreamz Friendz and the Magic Well will make bedtime fun.

About Author Michael King

As an emerging author, Michael King was inspired to create a new line of positive thinking picture books for young children. His dream was to build books that would both entertain and teach children to follow their dreams. Michael is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brockport. He holds a Bachelors degree in Communications and an Associates degree in Media Arts & Design.

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Miami, Florida ( June 1, 2010). South Florida business owner, David Levy shows running a successful and fun business can be a family affair.   Levy, founder of GOINGAMERS, a mobile indoor/outdoor video party theater-on wheels, wanted to give his son a positive perspective, and a hands on approach to the business world. “I actually started this business to teach my 12 year old son, Max that business and hard work, can be about something FUN!” expresses Levy.   The father and son combo work hand and hand in most aspects of their mobil entertainment  business, GOINGAMERS.

GOINGAMERS is excited to saturate the South Florida market, being one of the only upscale mobile party vans around, they pride themselves in their quality customer service, and top of the line HD equipment.  Their party painted, fully leather and air conditioned van arrives at your party, office, or home and sets the atmosphere to party mode!  It opens up to provide video games (up to 20 people), outdoor laser tag, an Inflatable 169″ TV that adds another 4 players, or just watch the game/movie in HDTV.  Great for birthday parties, Bar Mitzvahs, fundraisers, corporate events or just a way to beat the crowds and have the party come to you.

The Levys prove that hard work, dedication and FUN can be recipe for success.  During your party, son Max is onsite handling client interaction-making sure everyone is having a BLAST, as well as training on video games and technical assistance.  He has his hands full, and is excited to learn the next phase of the business model.  If your looking for a unique approach to your next party, call GOINGAMERS…Theres no other party on wheels.

Note To Editor: GOINGAMERS is available for all candid and informative interviews.  Please email Holly Jordano at Holly@angelfishconnections.com or call 305.469.0767 for more information on how to feature/interview GOINGAMERS.  To Book GOINGAMERS, please log onto goingamers.com.

Dwyane Wade is now a free agent and Miami wants him to stay! We’ve seen the “Welcome to Wade County” and “Good Enough Ain’t Enough” campaigns.  SBC wants Miami to show their support in keeping Wade in Miami: http://wewantwade.com/. This is SBC’s latest campaign for Miami’s basketball team, the Miami Heat.  Get the real behind-the-scenes perspective: what’s it’s like to be the ad agency for the Heat at a time like this?

Miami, Florida – Despite tough economic times, local Miami advertising agency Southern Brand Collective has not just “weathered” the storm but flourished, attracting the attention of world-famous entertainers like Tim McGraw, Pete Seeger, North Mississippi Allstars and Muhammed Ali Enterprises and national brands Nature’s Bounty and Perdomo. How are they adding clients to their roster while other agencies are closing their doors? According to Southern Brand Collective owner Chris Romero, doing what they’ve always done – Hard Work.

Sounds simple enough, but truth is it’s a concept all too rare. But not at this boutique shop. “We’ve got a willful group. We all work together and we all work hard. No one says ‘that’s not my job’, nobody’s above pitching in,” Romero said. “And quittin’ time is whenever the work is done. There’s a lot of pride in what we produce here.”

Now, more than ever, in the midst of an economic downturn, clients appreciate their nose-to-the-grindstone attitude. “When you work with Southern Brand Collective you get more than just an agency, you get a creative and sales-driven business partner,” says Michael McCullough, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Miami HEAT. “They’ve been our agency of record for 11 years now and they never get complacent. Every year they think of ways to raise the bar – and keep us and our fans on our toes.”

With an impressive client list that includes autograph-worthy NBA All-Stars and Grammy-Nominated Artists it seems they’re doing something right. So right, that even the advertising world noticed and recently awarded them with nine ADDY awards – awards given as part of the world’s largest advertising competition.

So what’s next for the rapidly-growing ad agency? For starters, a revamped website that fully encompasses their brand and a new Miami HEAT billboard campaign that had Twitter buzzing with pictures and positive tweets.

Southern Brand Collective is a full-service marketing, design and branding shop located in the heart of Miami’s Design District, where they’ve been for all 12 years they’ve been in business. They have experience and expertise in everything from brand development, marketing and merchandising to muli-platform, fully-integrated campaigns.

To see more work and case studies from Southern Brand Collective visit www.southernbrandcollective.com.  To interview, feature or blog about SBC, please email Holly@koa-PR.com

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Aventura, FL (April 21, 2010) King Jewelers was proud to host the World Famous Miss GEICO Racing Team kick off party with an exclusive guest list.  The King family warmly welcomed Marc Granet and Scotty Begovich, the driver and throttle man of the Miss GEICO, four- time world winning, team.  “This is the beginning of a perfect partnership between King Jewelers and the Miss GEICO racing team”, says Maxine King.  When it comes to South Florida’s jewelers, few players come close to being in the same league as King Jewelers.

King Jewelers, full throttle, high energy event had cameras rolling for a new secret reality TV show premiering later this season.  Julio Piti, VP of the Beacon Council and celebrity DJ-DJ Irie were amongst the elite clients who understand the mechanisms of fine Swiss timepieces and can appreciate the GEICO Racing Teams epitome of speed and accuracy on the water.

Marc Granet was quick to don one of the Kings most spectacular timepieces before suiting up in his racing gear to entertain the crowd and photographers.  Marc was excited to explain the similarities between precision mechanical watches and his twin T53 turbine jet engines producing a massive 4000 horse power, propelling machine topping speeds of 210mph.  Both are personal passions of Granets.

King Jewelers is preparing to celebrate its 100^th year anniversary!!   Selective with partnerships… WINNERS UNITE!!!

Link to High Res Photos: http://www.kingjewelers1912.com/upload/Pictures/2010_04_22_KingJewelers_GeicoEvent.zip

Stay tuned, video to follow

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About King Jewelers
Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry aficionados from around the world. For five generations, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service.  King Jewelers prides itself on having the largest and most exclusive selection of watches, diamonds and jewelry in Florida. King Jewelers sets the standard for custom jewelry creations with their award winning team of designers and craftsmen.  King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, The American Watch Guild, Jewelers Board of Trade, the American Society of Appraisers and they are a Leading Watch Retailer with a staff of GIA Certified Gemologists. www.Kings1912.com