Slim, Trim, You Win - Immuno Labs Sponsors Employee Wellness Program
For Immediate Release Because your health is the most important thing in life, maintaining it is a personal responsibility that needs to be taken seriously. Choosing the right foods, going for check-ups and exercising regularly, all go hand in hand in a commitment to long lasting health and overall well-being. As a health care company committed to optimal health and improved quality of life, we extend this philosophy to our employees and in August of 2004, Immuno Labs unveiled a company weight loss and wellness program. The 12-week program provided free food allergy tests including IgG Immuno 1 Bloodprint, anti-gliadin testing, and milk/egg sub-fractions. Spearheaded by Dr. Michael Constantine, Medical Director for Immuno Labs specializing in naturopathic medicine, we invited employees to become a part of the program in learning how to take control of their health. The employees that participated received nutritional counseling on types of fatty acids and their effects on health, guidance on developing an individualized elimination and rotation diet, and tips for post program maintenance. All these benefits were provided free to employees. Over the course of 3 months, employees met with Dr. Constantine privately for 10 minutes each week. After weighing in, employees received guidance on developing a customized program tailored to their goals and sensitivities to specific foods. Armed with reliable and accurate information (each test has an accuracy rate of 95% reproducibility), employees learned how to shop for non-reactive foods, established eating rules, learned about nutrition and holiday eating. Since the implementation of this program, participants achieved their goals in the areas of weight loss, decrease in percentage of body fat as well as a reduction in stress. Moreover, all employees that participated expressed a marked improvement in their energy level and better eating habits. Of the 25 employees that participated, 24 stayed with the program for the full 12 weeks. Only 4 did not maintain weight lost at the end of 3 months but all lost weight during the program. About half of Immuno Lab's employees increased the frequency of their personal exercise regime and achieved a higher level of endurance. The total weight loss for the group was 131 pounds or an average of 5 ½ pounds per person, with an average body fat percentage decrease of 15%. One female employee shed as much as 22 pounds. Receiving updated, accurate information from reliable medical experts is vital in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. While the company-sponsored program boosted morale and self-confidence in its employees, probably one of the most rewarding benefits was the monetary compensation received. Cher and Jeffrey Zavik, founders and owners of Immuno Laboratories, proudly awarded each employee $10 for every pound lost. With over 25 years experience in the health care arena, our food allergy assessments are geared to provide the most important weapon we have against disease: KNOWLEDGE. We invite you to learn more about our services and how you may benefit. Contact us today at (800) 231-9197 or visit http://www.immunolabs.com.
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