EBAR BNI member Jay Sordean, OMD, LAc, QME has added to his list of advanced certifications. Dr. Jay recently enhanced his training in designing and implementing company wellness programs with certification from the Foundation for Wellness Professionals. Dr. Jay has worked with numerous companies and organizations enhancing productivity, safety, and reducing costs by implementing wellness programs on site for them. You can learn more by calling him at 510-849-1176.

From Malik Slosberg, D.C.

“Back and neck problems usually begin with an acute episode which heals quickly.  However, much recent evidence indicates that these problems tend to reoccur, with gradually increasing pain and disability.

Many studies have found that the best predictor of a new episode of back pain is a previous one.

It is now understood that back and neck pain are similar to asthma.  They are both chronic, intermittent problems that occur periodically over the course of a lifetime, rather than an acute disease that can be cured.  Like asthma, back and neck problems must be managed and kept under control.

Two thirds of people who have had back pain in the past are likely to have symptoms every year.  There are more than 100 million back pain sufferers a year in the United States.

If tissue heals with poor function, symptoms can … Read More »

There are basically three stages the body goes through in order to heal from an injury.

The first stage is the inflammatory stage. This is typically the first three to four days after you hurt yourself or a chronic injury flares up.  The most important thing to remember about this stage is DO NOT USE HEAT as a method of feeling better.  It will make your condition worse!  ONLY USE ICE  for the first three to four days.  And….only apply the ice for a duration of 20-25 minutes every 2 waking hours.  That’s right.  Do not put any ice on an area when you are in bed, laying down, or anywhere where there is a possibility of you falling asleep.  Bad, bad, very bad idea.  Heat and prolonged use of ice will cause EXCESSIVE SWELLING in the area that you are … Read More »

Buying or selling a business is, for most people, a once-in-a-lifetime event affecting all aspects of your business and personal life, including finances, family, personal time and interests. It is a time consuming and often stressful experience that benefits from solid negotiating skills and specialized knowledge.

The services of Business Realty Brokers located in Oakland, CA can be invaluable during this process. We offer an initial consultation at no cost or obligation. We offer both hourly consulting services to assist those who want to do much of the work themselves, as well as transaction brokerage services.

Please email us at rjh@businessrealtybrokers.com or call (510)530-4138. We look forward to working with you.
Robert J. Heger, Ed.D.

I recently was invited to go boating on the Delta with some BNI members who belong to my EBAR Chapter. At the time I agreed I figured my workload would be such that being out of the office for most of the day would not impact me that much.

I was also feeling a bit guilty about being out of the office and on a boat, enjoying the sun and BNI friends while deadlines and client requests loomed in my mind. How is this going to result in business? What if … fill in the blank … happens?

Well, I’m glad I went ahead and went on the trip. It turned out to be a beautiful day, and I got to know my fellow BNI members a bit better and in a setting where they were more relaxed. Not only that, but … Read More »

You are cordially invited to an exclusive Visitors Day brought to you by the East Bay Abundant Referrals (EBAR) Chapter of Business Network International, Inc. (BNI), on Thursday, May 14th, from 7:30am – 9:30am in Oakland (contact us at contact@ebar-bni.com for location details.)

Trey McAlister, BNI Director and Professional Business Trainer, will be sharing information about BNI and about why BNI is the number one referral organization. He will demonstrate how your business can increase by as much as 50% through “word-of-mouth” marketing.

Cost is $15.00

You must RSVP to attend this event. Please email us contact@ebar-bni.com

Among others, we are looking for the following positions:

Photographer
Caterer
IT Support Consultant
Bookkeeper
Pet Sitter/Trainer
Dentist
Architect
Videographer
Senior Services
Wardrobe Consultant
PI Attorney
Property Manger
Moving Company
Geriatrician/ Geriatric RN
Attorney / Elder Law
Assisted Living
Divorce Attorney
Commercial Insurance Broker
Editor
Marketing Agency/Consultant
Printer
Illustrator
Educators – Admin, Counselors, Teachers