SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One foot in front of the other: for those desiring a fresh start on a healthy lifestyle, walking just thirty minutes a day is an important step in the direction of good health. On Tuesday, March 27th, Dr. Andrew Weil, collaborator on Weil Integrative Footwear and Orthaheel founder, Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli will host a live "Virtual Tea" webcast that introduces tips to establish a lifestyle dedicated to healthy habits.
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This global digital event kicks off a nationwide Walkabout campaign, led by 50 brand ambassadors from across the United States, to put a public spotlight on walking for physical and emotional health. The campaign will take place over a 28-day period of time, during which the ambassadors will post about their daily walks on a variety of social media channels, encouraging Americans to get out and walk.
Dr. Weil will introduce the Rhythm Walking Shoe from the Dr. Weil Integrative Footwear line. Rhythm is designed as a performance walking shoe, featuring the AMS Aided Motion System™ orthotic technology, durable and slip-resistant rubber sole, flex grooves and lightweight, breathable mesh uppers.
Dr. Weil donates all of his after-tax profits from the sale of the Weil Integrative Footwear products directly to the Weil Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting integrative medicine through training and research.
The webcast will be open to the public to listen in as Dr. Weil and Phillip Vasyli answer questions and outline a simple plan for better health from the ground up. The Virtual Tea will be viewable at www.weilbeing.com/2012virtualtea and the schedule will be:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. PDT/11:30 – Noon EDT: a moderated session with Dr. Weil and Phillip Vasyli.
9:00 a.m. – 9:14 PDT/Noon – 12:15 p.m. EDT: Q&A session with Dr. Weil and Phillip Vasyli.
In addition to connecting viewers with resources and information, the Virtual Tea will present and outline the broad spectrum of benefits achievable by walking for optimum health.
The Rhythm Walking Shoe retails for $120 and is available at premier retailer QVC, Footsmart.com and Weilbeing.com.
For more information about the Virtual Tea and Walkabout campaign visit:
Follow the Walkabout on Twitter: #walkabout
Find Weil Integrative Footwear on Twitter and Facebook
Find OrthaheelUSA on Twitter and Facebook
Media Contact: Amy Cunha, Big Picture PR
415.362.2085 amy@bigpicpr.com
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