Mandeville, LA (PRWEB) January 21, 2010 — Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC today announced that Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, is selling Bruise Relief gel, a natural formula that virtually eliminates bruising and associated skin discoloration at all of its stores nationwide and online at Walgreens.com.

Bruise Relief Now Available at Walgreens

“Walgreens distribution and support is a very big deal for Bruise Relief. They are the largest retail drug chain in the country selling to our sweet spot audiences of seniors, moms-on-the-go and the beauty conscious.”

“Walgreens distribution and support is a very big deal for Bruise Relief. They are the largest retail drug chain in the country selling to our sweet spot audiences of seniors, moms-on-the-go and the beauty conscious,” said Barbara Cranner, executive vice president of Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC. “The best thing about this is our customers, thousands of people who’ve contacted us wanting to put an end to bruising, can now find Bruise Relief Gel at their neighborhood Walgreens store.”

 Bruise Relief Gel and Bruise Relief Ultra Serum are super-hydrating formulas that contain vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants including Glycerin, Vitamin E Oil and Evening Primrose Oil. The products are non-toxic and safe for all ages and skin types. Bruise Relief is also Arnica-free for people taking blood thinners.

The original formula for Bruise Relief was developed in New Orleans five generations ago and has been passed down through the same family for nearly 100 years. Initially used for bruising, Bruise Relief Gel and Bruise Relief Ultra Serum also improve the appearance of under eye circles and discoloration by super hydrating the skin and treating the underlying vascular dilation. Additionally, Bruise Relief has been shown to reduce or eliminate bruising caused by cosmetic procedures such as injections.

Bruise Relief Gel is available at Walgreens starting at $11.99.

About Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC
Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC is a family-and majority-woman-owned and operated company. Headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana, the company is dedicated to the revitalization of New Orleans and manufactures the company’s product lines at a local plant. Dr. Holmquist Healthcare’s product line currently features Bruise Relief®, a topical skin care product in a gel and serum formulation designed to eliminate the appearance of bruising and skin discoloration. Learn more about Dr. Holmquist Healthcare and its products at www.bruiserelief.com

Bruise Relief and Dr. Holmquist Healthcare are registered trademarks of Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC. in the U.S. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Sorry for being so skeptical re: Bruise Relief but your explanation does make ingenious sense. It is similar to what we see in “compartment syndrom ” or tamponade wherein one fluid or solution competes for and takes over a “space” not allowing the other. Your ingredients are competing for the intestitial space with the extravasated blood.

Here’s what that means for you Bruise Relief® lovers out there:

Compartment syndrome and tamponade are both terms that refer to the compression of blood vessels. Bruise Relief®, when applied shortly after trauma, is acting as the compressor that prevents blood and fluids from pooling and bruises from appearing. 

When we experience trauma to the skin, whether from injury, surgery or other causes, blood and fluids are forced out into the surrounding tissue. This process causes bruising. 

Bruise Relief® combats bruising in two ways. First, the ingredients in Bruise Relief® (Distilled water, Glycerin, Vitamin E Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Carbomer) when applied shortly after impact or cosmetic procedure, are absorbed quickly into the skin and immediately begin preventing blood from filling in the impacted area. Second, Bruise Relief® will help prevent or lessen any further bleeding.

Instead of a bruise forming, the blood and fluids that cause bruising are reabsorbed into the skin effectively preventing or diminishing the appearance of a bruise.

See Bruise Relief really is ingenious!

Louisiana Woman Finds Relief in SECRET Family Recipe

Interview with Barbara Cranner Founder of Bruise Relief

When Barbara Cranner launched Bruise Relief®, she knew she had an effective product because it had been used it in her family for five generations. What she did not know was how many great resources she had in her own “backyard” of New Orleans. Following Hurricane Katrina, Barbara decided that someone in her family needed to focus full-time on bringing the family remedy to the mass market.

After 24 years as a financial advisor, Barbara decided to leave the financial business in 2006 and commit her time to developing her great grandmother’s remedy for the mass market. Barbara launched Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC, a family- and majority-woman-owned and operated company, which is headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. The company is named for Barbara’s step-father, Dr. Nelson Holmquist, a cyto-pathologist.

Initially, Barbara thought Bruise Relief would be marketed as a First Aid product for children, but she was pleased to learn interest came from people of all ages. A topical skin care product, Bruise Relief® comes in a gel and serum formulation and is designed to eliminate the appearance of bruising and skin discoloration. Seniors citizens now tell Barbara that it helps with their ever present bruises, and the cosmetic industry also sees its benefits. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons have attested to the benefits of Barbara’s product. Even women with dark circles under their eyes are reaping the benefits of Bruise Relief®. After years of hard work, Barbara was able to see the fruits of her labor when fine pharmacies and online retailers decided to carry Bruise Relief®.

Despite the economic downturn, Barbara has continued to grow her business and is looking to expand the brand and company. She has learned the importance of developing a marketing and advertising plan that fits her budget, needs and goals. She is turning to new media as a unique way of reaching consumers. Social media and ambassador programs, combined with sampling and traditional advertising have allowed Dr. Holmquist Healthcare to reach consumers nationwide without breaking the budget of this small business.

Barbara now generates business primarily from in-store and online sales. Customers are able to visit the company’s website http://bruiserelief.com/shop/to purchase either the serum or gel Bruise Relief® formulas. In addition, interested visitors can request a free sample to test the product before purchasing it. Barbara has found this business model to be a success because she can use her marketing strategies to drive sales both in-store and online. In the future, she hopes to test new marketing approaches to reach an ever wider consumer base than the one she has already established.

Learn more about Barbara at http://bruiserelief.com/category/our-blog/

Follow her on Twitter at Twitter: http://twitter.com/BruiseRelief

Many times we injure ourselves as the result of being on the go, hurrying to make the bed or rushing to get to work. As we’ve said before, Bruise Relief® is most effective when applied shortly after impact. Here’s some advice for busy people:

• First, keep Bruise Relief® handy so that when you’re injured, you can reach for relief.
• Second, an easy way to use Bruise Relief® on the go is to apply to the injury and then cover with a gauze strip.

Using the gauze strip over  Bruise Relief® will keep the gel or serum on the point of impact so its not wiped away by clothing or movement.

Keep those questions and comments coming!

Out policy is to never divulge private information, so we are anonymously posting some of the great comments received so far. Here are just a few:

“Happy to find out about this product. Thank you for the chance to try it.”

“I bruise very easily and would love to try.”

“I would really like to try a sample of BRUISE RELIEF, because my husband is a dialysis patient.”

“I look forward to spreading the word if I like your product.”

“I will be happy to receive this amazing product!”

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