Archive for April, 2009

Swine Flu Scare Pushes AllegroMedical.com to Record Highs

Mesa, Ariz., April 28, 2009 (PRWeb) – As swine flu threats and messages of prevention and protection swept the nation yesterday, tens of thousands of consumers and businesses flocked to 11-yr old medical supply superstore http://www.AllegroMedical.com seeking anti-viral personal protection products.  The most popular products were the N95 Respirator Masks, which are reported to prevent [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 28th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
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Posted in Allegro News, Emergency Preparation, Swine Flu

5 Most Popular Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2009.  Remember moms, grannies and aunties this year with inexpensive gifts that are sure to please!
My Top 5 Mom’s Day Gift Picks
 Digital Picture Frames.  Your pictures will practically jump out of this hi-tech super bright frame!  Impress mom with features like brightness control, on-board memory, USB connectors, backlighting and remote [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 27th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
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Posted in Gift Ideas

Swine Flu: Products and Precautions

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 27th, 2009 at 11:04 am
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Posted in Cold/Flu Season, Emergency Preparation, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Swine Flu

Ready to Bare your Flesh?

It was HOT in Arizona yesterday.  My patio thermometer said 100 degrees at about 4:30pm.  Yikes!  I’m not ready for summer heat (no one ever is in AZ) but I’m also not ready to start baring my flesh in sleeveless tops and shorts.  Are you?
If you’ve been reading my blogs you know that I try [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 20th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
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Posted in Balance - Core Products, Balance / Core Stability, Exercise/Fitness, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Seasonal Items, Weight Loss

How to Not Gain Weight in 65 Days or Less

My high school reunion is coming up in June.  Needless to say I’m a-dither about looking good.  Here’s the problem:  When I put pressure on myself to lose weight, my body thinks it hears ‘Pack on the pounds!’ and voila, I gain instead. 
Ahhh, the brain. 
As I am quoted in the May 5, 2009 issue of Woman’s Day [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 17th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
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Posted in Balance - Core Products, Exercise/Fitness, Weight Loss

Yo Sneezy! Stop Tromping through the Forest

There are very few ways to avoid nasal allergies but hey, it’s worth a try, right?  For example, I’m allergic to the yellow sneeze balls hanging from the allergy trees that line one side of my street.  (I’m sure they have a real name, but that will do for now).  So, what do I do?  [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 11th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
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Top 5 Allergy Products

Allergies are in full bloom here.  The sounds of sneezes and sniffles fill the air here at the Allegro HQ and everyone is asking themselves… “Do I have a cold?  Is it Allergies?  Do I have a cold?…. 
If you can’t tell, and it is April in AZ, it’s probably nasal allergies.
Back when, folks moved here from [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 11th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
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Posted in Allergies, Humidifiers/Vaporizers, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides

Mind Chatter? Quiet your Thoughts

I recently heard on the news that anxiety related doctor visits are on the rise.  Specifially, symptoms like upset stomach, insomnia, panic attacks and muscle aches.  They said that worries about the economy and personal financial turmoil are making people physically sick.  Is the economy making you sick?  If so, how can you be healthy when all you [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 7th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
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Posted in Gardening, Stress Management, Yoga Equipment

10 Products to Help you Relax

I wish I had a chill-pill for all you stress monsters out there, especially in these crazy times.  I’d probably pop a few myself.  Alas, most of us could do with fewer vices and more good old fashioned relaxation. Remember, you are no good to anyone unless you’re good to yourself.
Check out our most popular [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on April 7th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
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Posted in Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Pain Management, Stress Management

Managing Stress: Practical Advice from a Pro

Everybody is experiencing stress at the moment.  We are not just worried about our own situation, but tend to worry about our children, parents and friends as well. The economic insecurities manifest in increased anxiety, insomnia, irritability and feelings of depression and helplessness.

Most of us already implement stress reduction techniques- some helpful, and some [...]

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Posted by Marita Klein on April 6th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
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Posted in Stress Management

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