Give-away: Go! Go! Beauty lotions - winners
November 11, 2008 by Grace Ibay
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Thanks to everyone who joined the Genetics and Health give-away of "Go! Go! Beauty lotions". Go! Go! Beauty is a natural plant-based skin lotion that are themed to celebrate the world’s beautiful diversity, and I think the participants had fun choosing a scent.
And now we have winners! By random number generation -
Congratulations! I will email you for instructions to receiving your prize.
For those who didn’t win, no fret. I have another give-away this week, and this one’s a real prize!
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Olympian Kristin Armstrong signed photo - Give-away!
November 11, 2008 by Grace Ibay
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Kristin Armstrong jokes that she is NOT related to cyclist Lance Armstrong or to his first wife of the same name (she’s really not), but she and Lance does have something in common - cycling and winning. Kristin won gold medal in Women’s Timed Trial in cycling at Beijing Olympics. She’s also known for suffering from osteoarthritis, while under training!
Osteoarthritis (OA) has major genetic component, but it is complex and not completely understood. A large, multi-center genetic study of generalized osteoarthritis has recently started. There was suggestion of association between short height and osteoarthritis, and mutation in the collagen gene, but clearly, lifestyle is a major factor in developing the disease.
Kristin is a huge advocate of the importance and benefits of dairy, especially for developing children. A native of Idaho, She has worked closely with the United Dairymen of Idaho to promote dairy throughout the state and has seen great success using her athletic achievements as a springboard for a message about the nutritional benefits of dairy in the diet. Kristin is especially passionate about chocolate milk as a recovery drink after exercise (now she and I have something in common, haha.)
AND, I have a signed picture of the Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong to give-away! You maybe receiving a photo different from the above (Image credit: Newscom). Here’s how to join -
