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HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS   Lifestyle Change   Preventing 
Heart Disease   Creating Healthy Eating Habits   Maintaining 
a Healthy Weight
  
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          Press Releases  
            
    A 
    Massage Therapist Sees It All… 
    
     
 Louisville, 
    KY, February 20, 2011—The mysterious and often unorthodox world of a 
    professional massage therapist is the backdrop for this sultry, humorous, 
    and sizzling story of new love. The sexy, funny, and sometimes awkward 
    encounters of professional massage therapist and German import Angie 
    parallel her romance with Marcus, a writer of mystery novels. While working 
    through the twists and turns of this new passion, the pair is tested by dark 
    characters in both of their lives. 
     
    Secrets of a Massage Therapist is the stunning debut novel of a very 
    promising author and literary talent.  It will hook you, make you laugh and smile. Most of all, it will keep you 
    entertained to the very last page. 
    
    Meet the author… 
  
    Andy is a professional massage therapist, and as such she promotes 
    personal transformation and a healthy lifestyle in her private life as well 
    as in public appearances. Originally from Germany, this free and independent 
    spirit has a passion for writing, and is gifted with a deliciously wild and 
    crazy imagination. One day her warped sense of humor met a keyboard. The 
    rest is history.  
  
    When asked if the novel is based on true events and a reflection of her 
    life, the slightest hint of a coy smile appears on Andy’s face. “It is 
    fiction and a child of my imagination. But naturally, as with a lot of good 
    novels, the book is based on my personal experiences. And—I’m sure, if those 
    stories didn’t happen to me, they happened to somebody somewhere…”     
  
    And what about those steamy love scenes between Angie and Marcus? Andy 
    smiles, leans back, and winks coquettishly. “As I said, I have a wild and 
    crazy imagination…” 
     
    Visit Andy at
    
    www.andyvogtbooks.com
     
     
    Secrets of a Massage Therapist by Andy Vogt is now 
    available on Amazon.com and anywhere books are sold.  
  
     
    
          40  Is  The  New  
    20,  60  Is  The  New  40 ….. Fit,  Sexy  And  Happy  At  Any  Age! 
     
    Louisville, KY   May 8, 2008--To be fit, sexy and happy at any age is 
    a mindset and a matter of attitude and can be achieved by making a few 
    simple changes to your lifestyle. 
     
    Has this ever happened to you?  Somebody enters the room and you think to 
    yourself: “Wow!”  What a presence that person has!  And you notice how other 
    people stop what they are doing to look at the person as well.  If you would 
    ask them, most people probably couldn’t tell you why exactly he or she draws 
    all this attention.  Often he or she wouldn’t even fit the stereotypical 
    “beauty standard,” and yet there is something about them that makes them 
    sexy and attractive to other people.  It almost feels like there is an aura 
    around them.  What exactly is going on here? 
     
    Well, let me let you in on a little secret:  It’s a mindset and a matter of 
    attitude.  People who feel comfortable with themselves are generally happy 
    and radiate positive energy wherever they go.  That in turn is being picked 
    up by others and makes that person attractive, even sexy to them.  From a 
    confident walk, to sparkling eyes, to a radiant smile, you can tell that 
    they feel good about themselves and it shows. 
     
    George Clooney and Queen Latifah are perfect examples for what I just 
    described.  When they show up, people take notice.  You just know they are 
    self-confident and like themselves, have a positive attitude, laugh often 
    and enjoy life, and that makes them very attractive and sexy. 
     
    Probably the only time I ever laughed out loud when reading somebody’s 
    obituary was several months ago when I ran across this one reading something 
    like this: “Our mother passed away at the age of 29.  She was 29 her entire 
    life and wanted to be buried upside down, so that every man could kiss her 
    …..” 
     
    Don’t you just know that this woman truly enjoyed her life and kept a good 
    attitude, no matter what happened to her?  I remember thinking at the time 
    that I would have liked to have known her when she was alive.  Surely the 
    motto “40 is the new 20,  60 is the new 40 …..” could have been hers as 
    well. 
     
    Andrea Vogt-Palmer offers simple tips and suggestions on her website  
    www.FitwithAndrea.com  on how to develop a healthy lifestyle by getting in 
    shape with a fit body, de-stressing and simplifying your life, and creating 
    a positive mindset, so that you also will find the FIT, SEXY and HAPPY 
    person that is already inside of you waiting to be awakened! 
     
    For further information, please visit  www.FitwithAndrea.com  or contact 
    Andrea at  andrea@fitwithandrea.com.   
     
    Seniors are Getting 
    Fit with Andrea 
     
     
    Louisville, KY  January 1, 2008--Regular physical exercise 
    (including cardio and strength training with weights) is not only important 
    in our younger years, but especially when we age. 
     
    It is estimated that unless we exercise our muscles regularly, we can lose 
    five to seven pounds of muscle tissue each decade of our adult lives.  Add 
    this to the amount of fat we gain because of a slow-down in our metabolism 
    as we get older and you can see it becoming a real health problem. 
     
    According to Andrea Palmer of  FitwithAndrea.com,  there are many benefits 
    associated with building and maintaining muscle mass through strength 
    training:  from a better posture, a decrease in lower back pain, a faster 
    metabolism, to the prevention of falls because of stronger ankle joints and 
    leg muscles, to better being able to deal with everyday tasks like carrying 
    groceries. 
     
    General health benefits of regular physical exercise include:  reducing the 
    risk of coronary heart disease and diabetes, lowering of high blood pressure 
    and reducing related health risks, relieving arthritis pain by promoting 
    greater flexibility, increasing bone density, potentially preventing 
    osteoporosis.  In addition, exercising regularly will boost your self 
    confidence, improve your appearance and lessen the threat of depression. 
     
    Andrea points out that because of these benefits, The American College of 
    Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have released new 
    guidelines encouraging Americans of any age to strength-train at least twice 
    a week on top of a regular cardio workout (brisk walk, swimming, treadmill, 
    stationary bike) of at least 30 minutes on most days of the week in order to 
    build and maintain a healthy body. 
     
    It is recommended that adults of any age perform one to three sets of eight 
    to twelve repetitions each of eight to ten exercises using appropriate 
    weight for their individual fitness level in order to exercise all major 
    muscle groups (arms, shoulders, chest, back, upper legs and lower legs). 
     
    In order to maintain a healthy weight and be physically fit at any age, it 
    is important that the physical exercise routine is used in conjunction with 
    an overall healthy diet. 
     
    The “Exercise Routine for Seniors” section of  FitwithAndrea.com  features 
    an easy-to-follow exercise routine and  is part of a comprehensive approach 
    to changing to a healthy lifestyle. 
     
    FitwithAndrea.com is committed to showing how you can transform to a healthy 
    lifestyle by creating healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, 
    de-stressing your life and generally having a more positive mindset. 
     
    For further information, please visit  www.FitwithAndrea.com  or e-mail 
    Andrea at  andrea@fitwithandrea.com.     
     
    The Magic of 
    Massage--More People are Considering Massage Therapy for Stress and Pain 
    Relief 
     
     
    Louisville, KY  December 10, 2007--Getting a massage used to be reserved 
    mainly for affluent people.  Over the past few years however, it has become 
    more and more mainstream as people are learning about the benefits of 
    massage and are looking for alternatives in dealing with stress and pain. 
     
    As a lot of medical professionals are starting to use a comprehensive 
    approach, including alternative therapies like massage therapy, in dealing 
    with medical problems, Andrea Vogt-Palmer of FitwithAndrea.com points out 
    that receiving a good therapeutic massage can do wonders for the body and 
    soul.  Some people get regular massages to deal with everyday stress, 
    manifesting itself often in tight neck and shoulder muscles.  Experts 
    estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related.  There 
    is also something to be said about the power of the human touch, and 
    statistics have shown that when, for example, babies born prematurely were 
    given gentle massages, they gained weight faster and were able to leave the 
    hospital earlier.  After a massage, people feel generally positive, relaxed, 
    even happy. 
     
    Massage is a perfect elixir for good health, but it can also provide an 
    integration of body and mind.  By producing a meditative state or heightened 
    awareness of living in the present moment, massage can provide emotional and 
    spiritual balance, bringing with it true relaxation and peace. 
     
    Vogt-Palmer points to the physical benefits of massage which can range from 
    improved circulation, release of endorphins (the body’s natural painkiller), 
    decreased depression and anxiety, help with insomnia, lowering blood 
    pressure, pain relief (like migraine and back pain), to helping heal injured 
    muscles faster. 
     
    Studies have shown that when employees receive chair massages to deal with 
    tight neck and shoulder muscles, they not only feel better afterwards but 
    are also more productive, which provides a great selling point to the boss. 
     
    If you don’t have a professional massage therapist handy,  Andrea 
    Vogt-Palmer suggests to try self-massage.   When experiencing sinus 
    pressure, get relief by placing your fingertips at the bridge of your nose.  
    Slowly slide your fingers down your nose and across the top of your 
    cheekbones to the outside of your eyes.  For shoulder tension relief, reach 
    one arm across the front of your body to your opposite shoulder.  Using a 
    circular motion, press firmly on the muscle above your shoulder blade.  
    Repeat on the other side. 
     
    All in all, if you’ve never tried massage therapy, you should explore it.  
    There is a good possibility that you’ll get hooked. 
     
    FitwithAndrea.com is committed to showing how you can transform to a healthy 
    lifestyle by creating healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, 
    de-stressing your life and generally having a more positive mindset. 
     
    For further information, please e-mail Andrea Vogt-Palmer at andrea@fitwithandrea.com.
     
     
    Preventing Heart 
    Disease--Alarming Trend: More Women under 45 
    Dying of Heart Disease 
     
     
    Louisville, KY  November 25, 2007--An alarming trend is emerging 
    in the fight against heart disease.  More women under 45 are dying of heart 
    disease due to clogged arteries, despite the fact that the overall death 
    rate from heart disease has decreased. 
     
    A study just released by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control 
    and Prevention and Britain’s University of Liverpool shows the worrisome 
    trend for women of that age group even though the overall trend is showing a 
    decrease in deaths related to heart disease.  Experts think that increasing 
    rates of obesity in younger adults, among other factors, are to blame. 
     
    Andrea Vogt-Palmer of FitwithAndrea.com says that many risk factors leading 
    to heart disease, like obesity, are a reflection of our unhealthy lifestyle, 
    along with a combination of bad diet and lack of exercise. “If that is true, 
    then it is also true that you can decrease the risk of heart disease, or 
    even early death, by improving your eating habits and increasing your daily 
    physical activity,” Vogt-Palmer says. 
     
    According to the American Heart Association and the Center for Disease 
    Control and Prevention, the number one killer for men and women is heart 
    disease, which accounts for about 700,000 deaths each year, which is about 
    29% of all US deaths. 
     
    The CDC recommends that maintaining a healthy weight by eating an overall 
    healthy diet in combination with regular physical activity (at least 30 
    minutes on most days of the week) can help lower your blood pressure and 
    cholesterol levels and prevent obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. 
     
    Vogt-Palmer points out that the American College of Sports Medicine and the 
    American Heart Association released new guidelines encouraging Americans of 
    any age to strength-train at least twice a week on top of a regular cardio 
    workout to build a healthier body.  It is recommended that adults perform 
    eight to twelve repetitions of eight to ten exercises using appropriate 
    weight for their individual fitness level.  By exercising all major muscle 
    groups (arms, shoulders, chest, back, upper legs and lower legs) regularly, 
    we also prevent losing muscle mass and gaining fat as we age. 
     
    FitwithAndrea.com is committed to showing how you can transform to a healthy 
    lifestyle by creating healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, 
    de-stressing your life and generally having a more positive mindset. 
     
    For further information, please e-mail Andrea Vogt-Palmer at andrea@fitwithandrea.com.  
     
    Parents and Health 
    Experts Trying to Find Ways to Reverse Trend in Childhood Obesity 
     
    Louisville, KY  October 30, 2007--Parents and health experts alike 
    are looking for new angles to sell a simple and old formula to kids:  In 
    order to maintain a healthy weight, eat right and be active! 
     
    American parents and health experts have come to the realization that the 
    increase in the number of obese children has become a public health issue.  
    There are efforts on the way all over the country to draw attention to the 
    problem and to find creative ways to reverse the trend.  According to Andrea 
    Vogt-Palmer of FitwithAndrea.com, childhood obesity is not only a physical 
    health issue but has also a psychological component to it. 
     
    “Studies have shown that obese children are more often subject to teasing, 
    bullying and other types of abuse and are two to three times more likely to 
    report suicidal thoughts,” Vogt-Palmer said. 
     
    Parents and experts are hearing the call to action and are searching for 
    ways on how to help kids to create healthy habits early by getting everybody 
    involved, by making it a  “family affair,” by improving school lunches, and 
    by increasing physical activity during and after school.  The “Fit and 
    Healthy Kids” section of  “FitwithAndrea.com” provides various ideas on that 
    subject. 
     
    FitwithAndrea.com is committed to showing how you can transform to a healthy 
    lifestyle by creating healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, 
    de-stressing your life and generally having a more positive mindset. 
     
    For further information, please e-mail Andrea Vogt-Palmer at andrea@fitwithandrea.com. 
     
        
      
    
     
  
    
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