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Healthy anniversary gifts

Posted by Jeff R On August - 29 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

 gifts for anniversary

Many people struggle when it comes to finding the right anniversary gift for their spouse. You can always stick with tradition and get jewelry, or depending on the year paper, silver, or gold. Finding unique anniversary gifts that he/she will remember why not try a spa trip for the two of you. This is a great way to relax together and can be a healthy get away to reconnect in both mind and spirit. Depending on how long you have been married you can get a day long spa treatment, or if you can plan a weekend trip to a local Spa resort where they will pamper you and your spouse.

Coke zero

Posted by Jeff R On August - 27 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

With the latest health news coming out about the possible link of diet sodas to the increased risk of diabetes it is no wonder that many consumers may be rethinking their choice of drink. I am not convinced that the results are as problematic as they seem and will continue to drink Diet Coke, as you are still limiting the intake of sugar. This brings me to a great new product from Coke called Coke zero. They have even launched a “Life as it should be” campaign that allows you to create your own online video. It is really neat and I have tried it out and my family loves the videos and can’t stop laughing. You are presented with 5 different old time clips in which you create the conversation. As you type in the words the actors will say them back, and the best part is that you can send your Emmy Award material to your friends or submit it to compete against other budding directors. Coke Zero: Real taste, zero sugar.

Owning and running a Spa

Posted by Jeff R On August - 27 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

spa software

More and more day spas are opening around the country every week due the growing demand for their services. In order for business owners to capitalize on their investment and realize the pay off for their hard work having specific spa software is essential to help in the day to day operations of the business. Companies like Milano Systems offer salon software that will help a business owner when opening and running a Spa and Salon. The solution is tailored to the spa and salon industry to help you track such things as inventory, services, payroll, customer relationship management, and employees to just name a few. With their client management module you can see which customers are visiting more frequently, what they are purchasing and help to identify specific mailing and marketing materials to your top customers. The 80/20 rule appplies in spas as well. This is the simple truth that 20% of your customers will make up more than 80% of your revenue. So it is important to constantly be in contact with your top customers and provide tailored products to keep them for life. Having the correct solution in place that is tailored to your business will allow you the owner to focus on the most important aspect of your business , the customer.

day spa software

Milano Systems offer bundle packages for any size spa or salon to get you up to speed as quickly as possible to realize your return on investment. There are three separate packages depending on the size of your spa and the number of employees. They also offer services to help owners integrate multiple locations so that you can manage employees and day to day business operations on one platform. The business reporting tools are comprehensive to allow you daily, weekly, monthly views to see employee utilization and a break down of services and products. You can see at a glance which services are most profitable and which ones may be loosing you money.

Sleep Apnea

Posted by Jeff R On August - 25 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

Sleep disorders causing sleep apnea

There are close to 40 million people that suffer from sleep apnea but have never been diagnosed. Sleep apnea can be a serious sleep disorder that affects your mood, health, and those around you. Those that have sleep apnea stop breathing for 10 to 30 seconds at a time while they are sleeping. For some people this can happen up to 400 times per night which means that you are never able to reach a deep sleep and not receiving enough sleep. There are basically two types of sleep apnea: obstructive apnea and central apnea. The most common form is obstructive apnea which affects 9 out of 10 people with sleep apnea. This is seen more frequently in those that are obese as their is an obstruction in the air way such as fatty tissue.

Sleep apnea is typically identified by your loved one if you snore or they notice sudden movements while you sleep. There are certain questions that your Dr. will ask to determine if you suffer from sleep apnea and be able to make the proper recommendation. Sleep apnea can be dangerous of left untreated and can lead to a higher risk of stroke and heart disease. You may be prescribed a CPAP to help with your apnea. cpap or “continuous positive airway pressure,” is a special mask over your nose and mouth while you are sleeping. This mask will help keep your airway open by adding pressure to the air your breathe.
For those that are constantly and feel that they may have sleep apnea a sleep study done through a sleep disorder center may be recommended. A sleep study consists of a 7-8 hour recording of physical changes that occur while you sleep done at a sleep lab. They have sophisticated equipment that will monitor your breathing, brain activity, heart rate, oxygen levels, and leg movements.

Metabolic syndrome

Posted by Jeff R On August - 23 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

There have been more reports on how we can better predict those that may be more at risk for heart disease. One of those factors is known as Metabolic Syndrome. Some of those factors are abdominal obesity,high LDL, low HDL and high triglycerides. Many people are genetically pre-disposed to these risk, but for many Americans lifestyle modification early in life is key to long term health. There are many programs out there that can help you loose excess weight but you have to be willing to exercise as well. A magic food list will not solve your problems.

What is the secret?

Posted by Jeff R On August - 18 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

The secret

This has been one of the hottest books and DVDs on the market this year. The book is called “The Secret” I was sent a copy and took the time to read it and was fascinated by the content and the examples and cases in history that they pointed too. The main premise for those that have read book is the Law of attraction. Meaning if you think enough about a subject, feeling, or action you will draw that to you. Have you ever been around who always seems to be in good spirits and things always seem to go their way. This is one of the fundamental principles of ” The Secret”. I do believe that we cause what we see and our thoughts are linked to what happens around us. If you think that you are going to get sick when traveling on an airplane you will generally not feel well during your trip. Is this coincidence or negative thoughts that you have attracted these viruses to you. You can form your own opinion. But the next time you really want to change the course of an actitvity in your life find the path you want and think about positive ways to accomplish this and you might be amazed at what you cause.

Birth announcements

Posted by Jeff R On August - 16 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

birth announcement
Nothing is greater than announcing to the world your new son or daughter. With the age of the digital camera and online video you can share new pictures and live images within minutes of the birth. This is great for those relatives and friends who are not close but are anxious to see the new bundle of joy. Sending out birth announcements is still mandatory even with the latest technology. This is because people still want something tangible to hold onto and place on the refrigerator especially the grandparents. One of the more creative and memorable announcements was where they had various photos in black and white of the baby. Similar to the example we have. This really makes it personal and shows a much more human side of the new baby.

Outdoor lighting

Posted by Jeff R On August - 16 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

Lights

A great way to add character to your home is to install outdoor lighting. This can be used to light a walkway, accent a tree, or large granite rock you may have in the front. The nice thing is that many are solar powered which means there is no need to run electrical wiring out to the lights. This is a great Do it yourself project and adds something unique to your home.

Relax in style

Posted by Jeff R On August - 13 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

Real estate in Wilmington 

Many people are getting stressed out over the market reports about the mortgage and housing market. This should be of concern if you are selling a home in certain markets. The Wilmington NC real estate market is one area that has maintained a consistent growth and attracted numerous businesses because of this controlled growth. The areas that are suffering the most are those where there was a spike in real estate values and everyone was trying to sell and price above the market. This caused the values to me artificially inflated and are now adjusting to their normal levels.

Business and budgets

Posted by Jeff R On August - 12 - 2007ADD COMMENTS

The health of a company revolves around the numbers. It is important for everyone to understand their role in contributing to the bottom line so that everyone has a clear line of sight to the company’s vision statement. Prophix provides budgeting software that enables various functions throughout the company to see the data and have a clear understanding of the financial side of the business. Marketing and sales contribute to the bottom line which is why there understanding of the financials is imperative to the companies success. It is one thing to sell and create customer value but you need to understand how this will impact the company profit.

Budgeting software