todays show - January 6, 2009

The Balancing Act is an original, exciting, informative, half-hour, magazine-formatted television series, hosted by Dr. Wendy Walsh, Kim Alexis, and Kathy Peterson If you are a woman who is juggling career and home, you want to get it right when it comes to health, family, finances and lifestyle. This is the show that informs, enlightens and shares solutions on how to be a success on both fronts.

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  • Mrs. Dash's Recipes With Reduced Salt

    - Controlling salt intake is a great way to promote a healthier heart. A recommended daily allowance for sodium in on average 2,300 milligrams, which is equivalent to 1 tsp of salt. The FDA is even considering taking legislative action against the amount of salt in processed and prepared foods. It’s an important topic and something every woman should be aware of. Mrs. Dash
    Salt-Free Seasoning Blends add great flavor without all the harmful sodium.

    Tune into the Season Premiere of "The Biggest Loser: Couples" on January 6 at
    8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. Central Time on NBC.
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  • Your Event Is Important – We Help You Find The Best Vendors & Products To Make The Day Special

    - Loranne Atwill from www.weddingandpartynetwork.com discusses current trends in the wedding & party planning industry, and how to find everything you need to plan your next big event, wedding, anniversary party or ball.

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  • Brooke Is Inspiring People To Be Healthy And Successful In Their Daily Lives

    - 3-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, motivational speaker, certified personal trainer and nutritionist Brooke Bennett tells us how she transformed her swimming career into a successful business for herself in order to benefit others.

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  • Women & Finance

    - This segments highlights that women have a longer life expectancy than men, by some estimates at least six years, so women will need more money saved for retirement. New York Life Insurance explains why traditional investment advice for women is flawed, and offers advice on which investments can guarantee a paycheck for life. He also explains Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuities, and how they are considered one of the industry’s “best kept secrets.”


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  • How More Than 100 Teens Lost Weight & What They Wish Their Parents Knew

    - The author of Weight Loss Confidential discusses the fact that with more & more children & teens becoming overweight, it's time to think about this problem in a new way - by listening to the stories of kids (and their parents) who have "been there". Weight Loss Confidential shows how teens can lose weight & keep it off, and how parents can help pave the way.

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  • Euflexxa's Active Living Tip Of The Day - Guide To Probiotics

    - Researchers and nutritionists agree that probiotics – which are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria – support overall good health and benefit your immune system. These supplements are manufactured and regulated by the FDA as food, not drugs, and are considered safe. Lactic acid and yeast are probiotics. So consider going pro when you want to maintain your body’s immune system status quo.
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  • No Time To Go Shopping?

    - You’re a busy person with virtually no time to shop for a present for your favorite aunt, let alone a meaningful, personal one. How about creating a high-quality, custom photo book in just minutes on your computer? It’s fun, and you might just have time to stop and smell the flowers.
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  • Special Needs For Special Children

    - HAVING A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD MEANS YOU HAVE UNIQUE FINANCIAL NEEDS… SO START PLANNING NOW WITH A FINANCIAL TEAM. YOUR TEAM SHOULD INCLUDE A LIFE INSURANCE SPECIALIST … WHO CAN HELP SAFEGUARD YOUR ASSETS SO GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ARE NOT JEOPARDIZED! GO TO NEW YORK-LIFE-DOT-COM FOR INFO ON SPECIAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS.
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Nature-based Healing & Treatments

Warm Spirit, a nature-based skincare & wellness company, was founded on the principle of blending ancient healing with a collaboration of modern day innovation to encourage people to care of themselves and to empower themselves as consultants.

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Eat Healthy The Walden Way!

Dr. Janet Brill, author of "Cholesterol Down" introduces Walden Farms, a co. specializing in delicious calorie free versions of some of our favorite foods.

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Super-sized Society Needs Slim Shots

Despite nearly a decade of aggressive governmental, medical & scientific community programs aimed at educating the public on the right way to get & stay fit, to eat less & exercise more, Americans are still fat. New to the U.S., dietary supplement Slim Shots is making caloric intake & portion control manageable through an emulsion that helps users eat up to 30% less food as evidenced in 6 published clinical trials & papers. This segment describes the benefits losing weight, of the Slim Shots product, and conveys some quick weight loss tips everyone can adopt into their lifestyle.


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Create A Better Work/life Balance For Today’s Woman

This segment gives women with children and/or working women reasons to consider owning a Fantastic Sams Hair Salon franchise, highlighting the fact that it allows women to be in business FOR themselves, not BY themselves.


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Peace Of Mind For Electronic, Digital And Appliance Purchases

In this age of rapidly changing technology, many of us need help simply understanding those many consumer electronic products, home appliances and toys we buy, like flat screen TV’s, laptops, digital cameras, refrigerators, and more. We may also want more protection to cover repair costs, so we can keep using that purchase longer. In this segment, we explain how service plans like the ones offered by N.E.W. Customer Service Companies can not only extend the life of what you buy, but also help you quickly learn how to use it!

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Coming up tomorrow on the Balancing Act:

Consumer Electronics For The Modern Woman

This segment highlights a cool new way for families and/or kids to enjoy karaoke while using an mp3 player and The Memorex Sing Stand.

Static Guard - Fall Fashion Uses

This segment focuses on “Fall Fashion” and the many uses for Static Guard this fall season to prevent not only fly away clothes and static shock, but fly-away hair…all these cool tips while also getting fall fashion advice from stylist to the stars, Annie Jagger.

What Is Osteoarthritis Of The Knee And Some Treatments

This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates. A medical doctor explains conservative, non-surgical treatment options & injections of as a possible solution, depending on the patient. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals & Euflexxa.

Being A Diva And Being In The Beauty Industry Is Fun, Alluring And Exciting

Women want to be a part of something big, something that matters… Beauty Society Divas are determined and caring women involved in a lucrative entrepreneurial dream opportunity – that could be suited for you… Find out more information on how you can get involved…


Smart Financial Planning

In times of recession, business analyst Tom Marquardt, discusses how you can make money and re-direct your career no matter how hard it gets…


Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Did you know that carrots are known to greatly enhance blood flow to the eyes? It’s easy to remember because a sliced carrot looks like the human eye. Cut up some carrots and have them washed and ready in your fridge to grab when you get hungry instead of empty calorie foods like cookies or cake.

Big Gift, Small Budget

Maybe your budget has gotten smaller lately, but you still want to give a big gift to your college roommate for her birthday. Upload all your photos and all the fun times you had together to create a custom, high-quality photo book. When she’s old and gray, she won’t forget the sorority soiree where she met her husband, Biff!

Plan Your Financial Future

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE!
ALWAYS CONSIDER ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE. WHETHER YOU HAVE TODDLERS OR TEENS, PLAN FOR THEIR EDUCATION WHILE PLANNING FOR YOUR RETIREMENT. TO MEET ALL YOUR GOALS, GO TO NEW-YORK-LIFE-DOT COM AND CLICK ON “CONSULT AN AGENT.”


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