Free Wellness Speaker Series at Elephant Pharm

More free stuff, for your health!

Issued January 11, 2008

Berkeley, CA--Elephant Pharm today announced the latest speakers in their on-going free in-store series. Prominent experts include Billy Blanks, well-known fitness celebrity and creator of Tae Bo; Dr. Melina Jampolis, Discover Network�s FitTV diet doctor; and Mark Schapiro, author of Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry Of Everyday Products. Health topics range from weight loss to how and why to avoid toxic chemicals you encounter everyday.

Mark Schapiro is an author and editorial director for the Center for Investigative Reporting in San Francisco. He will discuss his book, Exposed, recently featured on NPR, and in Harper�s and The Nation, and reveal how the U.S. is becoming a dumping ground for products banned elsewhere, made from toxic chemicals and linked to serious health  hazards.  He�ll also discuss ways to recognize and avoid potentially harmful products. He will be available to interview before events in: Los Altos, 2/3, 3-4pm; San Rafael, 2/9, 3-4pm  or Berkeley: 2/23, 4-5pm.

Billy Blanks, creator of Tae-Bo,  was a five-time U.S. Champion and seven-time World Karate Champion. He developed Tae-Bo to share  his fitness and motivational expertise with the world. Billy will share  stories about his phenomenal exercise program, do a live Tae Bo demonstration,  sign copies of his DVD and help you find the motivation within  yourself to stay fit and healthy! He will be available to interview before  events in: San Rafael, 2/22, 2-3  pm and Walnut Creek, 2/22, 6-7 pm. 

Dr. Melina Jampolis, Discover Network�s FitTV Diet Doctor, helps busy,  stressed out people achieve their optimal health and weight. The renowned  author of The No Time to Lose Diet is also one of 200 physician, nutrition  specialists in the U.S.. She will share 7 steps to successful and permanent weight loss that fit into your busy lifestyle. She will be available to interview before  events in: Los Altos, 2/2, 1-2pm and Berkeley, 2/6, 7:30-8:30pm.

Elephant Pharm hosts over 80 free classes every month in each store, with topics ranging from Acupressure to Yoga, in addition to offering a huge selection of natural and sustainable products, and free 15 minute in-store consultations with: naturopathic doctors, RN�s, herbalists, ayurvedic specialists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, holistic veterinarians, homeopaths and nutritionists. These free events take place at Elephant Pharm stores throughout the Bay Area, in Berkeley, San Rafael, Los Altos, and Walnut Creek. �We are proud to bring a broad spectrum of free events and experts to our stores to help our customers get and stay well,� said Chandre Sarkar, Elephant Pharm�s director of education and outreach. �On any given day at Elephant Pharm, you might meet a yogi, a midwife, or a cardiologist ready to help you learn more about how to live a good, long life.

Head to www.elephantpharm.com/classes for more details and a complete schedule of free classes and events.