Retail Newsletter 3rd quarter 2016

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NORDIC NATURALS
www.nordicnaturals.ca
Nordic Naturals Line Ext.
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Art of Raw
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Enzymedica
Santevia
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Hyalogic
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CHFA West 2016
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Perfect Hair
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NAJTIA
Heartfelt Living Line Ext.10
Quality of Life
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Nordic Naturals
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Sierrasil
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Good-Gums Line Ext.
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Interview
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Ecotrend Challenge
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Message Board
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125 West 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1E6
www.ecotrend.ca / [email protected]
Orders: 1.800.665.7065
Administration: 1.855.215.2290
Accounting: 1.855.215.2291
Fax: 1.855.782.3082
Nutritional needs from birth to adulthood.
Nordic Naturals has been revolutionizing
omega-3s since 1995. They also offer a handful of
complementary, foundational nutrients essential
to health, with products in a variety of flavours
and formulations for adults, kids, athletes, and
pets. Two recent additions to their product line
offer customers increased options to meet unique
nutritional needs from birth to adulthood.
For babies up to two years of age, Nordic
Naturals now offers supplemental vitamin D3, a
nutrient that’s essential for infant development.
Health Canada recommends that breast-fed
infants receive 400 I.U. of supplemental vitamin
D daily. Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 is
in the natural form of vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
for optimal absorption, and comes in a carrier oil
of certified-organic extra virgin olive oil. It offers
the recommended dosage in just one drop to
help with the development and maintenance of
bones and teeth, and with the absorption and use
of calcium and phosphorus.
With a convenient applicator for use in
food and drink or when breast-feeding, Baby’s
Vitamin D3 contains no
colouring or flavouring,
in order to ensure that
babies get only the purest,
highest-quality
vitamin
D nutrition. It’s also the
official Baby’s Vitamin D
of the American Pregnancy
Association.
The next generation of
fish oil, Ultimate Omega®
2X, features Nordic Naturals’
highest-concentration
triglyceride-form omega-3 oil.
With even more omegas in fewer
soft gels, Ultimate Omega 2X
is ideal for individuals needing
the highest levels of omega-3s EPA and DHA,
and for those whose doctors prescribe 2000+
mg of omega-3s daily. Research has shown that
triglyceride-form fish oil products like Ultimate
Omega 2X are up to 70% better absorbed than
their ethyl ester counterparts, meaning better
results and better value.†
Because Ultimate Omega 2X comes in
one or two soft gel serving options, it can also
be tailored to meet a broad range of nutritional
needs, including a maintenance dose of 1000
mg in just one daily soft gel. Ultimate Omega
2X offers high-intensity benefits for critical
aspects of health. It helps support cognitive
health and brain function, and helps to maintain
cardiovascular health and reduce triglycerides.
Like all Nordic Naturals products, it surpasses
strict international standards for purity and
freshness, so you can be confident that Ultimate
Omega 2X will deliver the health benefits you
desire.
†Dyerberg J, et al. Bioavailability of marine n-3 fatty acid
formulations. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2010
Sep;83(3):137–141.
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ART OF RAW
www.artofraw.ca
Raw Energy, Pure & Simple
Try our delicious and handmade gourmet snack food!
Owned by a mother and daughter, Art of Raw is a gourmet snack
food manufacturer located in Toronto, Ontario. We specialize in
handmade fruit & nut bars and dessert mixes that are raw, vegan,
wholesome, nutritious, and made of high quality ingredients.
We have just launched our Raw Dessert & Smoothie Mix, a
unique product line with no direct competition. Filled with creamy
nuts, antioxidant rich cocoa, carob, coconuts and super foods, these
delicious gourmet mixes offer your customers various dessert and
snack choices that are fun, nutritious and super easy to make.
We offer 2 flavours:
r Easily make raw truffles (bliss balls): Shape your dough into small
balls. You can decorate with nuts; roll in cocoa powder or coconut
flakes. Best if served chilled. Makes 20-25 balls.
r Use as a base for your unbaked desserts: Press dough on an 8 inch
pie plate and top with your favorite fillings and/or fruits to make
unbaked desserts. Serves 4-6 people.
Make nutritious energy bars or protein bars: Press dough on a
mold to make your own energy bars. Add protein powder to make
protein bars. A perfect snack on the go!
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Top your granola, yogurt, smoothies or ice cream to boost
nutritional value and add delicious taste. You can use the raw dessert
mix as it is or after mixing with dates.
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l Walnut Delight - Ingredients: almond meal, walnut meal,
cashew meal, sunflower seeds, coconut, carob powder, maca powder,
Himalayan salt, spices.
l Hazelnut Chocolate - Ingredients: almond meal, hazelnut meal,
cashew meal, sunflower seeds, coconut, cocoa, chia seeds, Himalayan
salt, spices.
Don’t forget that Art of Raw also offers yummy fruit & nut bars
with super-foods and healing spices.
4 delicious flavours that are sure to make your taste buds happy
while providing your body with valuable nutrition: Minty Cacao
Truffle, Spiced Cacao & Goji, Creamy Cinnamon & Maca, and
Lemony Coconutz,
Step 1 Choose yo
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Step 2 Make yo
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You will need :
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All-natural | Vegan | Wheat-free | No sugar added | Paleo | Non-GMO
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Our bars are great as a workout snack, with your morning tea or
coffee, or as a healthy snack to curb those mid-afternoon munchies
without any guilt attached. Kids love them too! Our gourmet energy
bars are 100% natural, vegan, GMO-free, and high in iron and
fiber. They are also uncooked to preserve the essential enzymes and
nutrients of our fine ingredients. Each bar features super-foods that
provide extensive health benefits as well as healing spices.
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SUNFOOD
www.sunfood.com
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The Sunfood Difference™
Organic, non-GMO, raw, vegan, gluten-free and kosher superfoods.
Our family-operated business is located in San Diego, where we are dedicated to producing only the highest quality superfoods in the world.
Our products are organic, non-GMO, raw, vegan, gluten-free, kosher and third-party tested for complete purity and integrity. We don’t add
preservatives, artificial ingredients, flavours, colours or additives to any of our products. The only thing we care about is 100% superfood bliss. We
believe that the secrets to health, energy and a long life are found in nature through diet and nutrition. It is our quest to provide you with the most
nutrient dense and beneficial superfoods on the planet.
Raw Superfood Smoothie Mix
Certified Organic Goji Berries
Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are one of the most
nutritionally-rich fruits on the planet. Praised for thousands of years in
Asia for health benefits including longevity,
vitality, and energy, goji berries are now
being celebrated in Western cultures for
their superfood potential. A good source
of potassium, iron, and selenium, they also
have B vitamins, calcium, zinc, fiber and
even protein. With a flavour resembling a
combination of cherries and cranberries,
goji berries are a delicious superfood you
can enjoy in a number of ways.
Available in 2 sizes:
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1 lb bag
box of 12 sachets of 57g
Delicious and packed with nutrients, our Superfood Smoothie Mix
is a quick and easy way to jumpstart your day. Sprouted brown rice
protein and chia powder provide
highly absorbable protein. Lucuma,
vanilla, and banana bring fiber and a
delectable flavour. Cacao, maqui, açai,
camu camu and goji berry powders
make this mix an excellent source
of iron and vitamin C, which may
contribute to healthy immunity, while
red maca adds an energetic boost
praised by athletes. On your mark, get
Available in 3 sizes:
set, go!
2.5 lb bag
213g bag
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Certified Organic Berry Adventure Snack Mix
With three simple ingredients, this nutritious mix is
sweet, tangy, and creamy—all in one!
With a fruit flavour resembling a combination of
cherries and cranberries, goji berries are a nutrientrich fruit with iron, potassium, and fiber, as well as
protein and B vitamins. Golden berries are grown
box of 12
high in the Andes by indigenous farmers who have
sachets of 57g
been perfecting the art of growing this fruit for
centuries. They have vitamin A, iron, and magnesium as well as a
pleasantly tangy sweetness. Truly raw cashews supply protein as well as
magnesium, iron, B vitamins, and zinc. Hand-cracked, our cashews are
never steamed or pasteurized in order to leave delicate nutrients and
enzymes intact. Together, these three superfoods make an irresistible
snack that your whole family will love.
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box of 12 sachets of 42g
Certified Organic White Mulberries
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Available in 2 sizes:
1 lb bag
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Mulberries are sweet, uniquely delicate
berries bursting with flavour as well as
containing vitamin C, which may function
as an antioxidant to contribute to healthy
immune function. Originally from East Asia,
they come from deciduous trees that are so
hearty and fast-growing that people began to
cultivate them all over the world. In addition
to vitamin C, mulberries are also rich in
iron, plus they have calcium, potassium and
vitamin A. Naturally sweet and amazingly
fragrant, they are truly nature’s candy!
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www.enzymedica.ca
Exclusive Enzyme Process
Our enzymes work six times faster than leading digestive supplements.
Digest™
Pregnancy,
from
Enzymedica is a pure and gentle
formula with a unique
combination
of
vegetarian
enzymes
and organic ginger
root to help women
cope with occasional
digestive discomforts
common to pregnancy.
The comprehensive formula contains a variety of enzymes that
each serves a different purpose:
l Protease is a proteolytic enzyme that is included to help the body
break down proteins.
Amylase and lipase aid in digesting carbohydrates and fats,
respectively.
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Cellulase, glucoamylase, lactase, maltase, xylanase, invertase and
pectinase are specific enzymes that work synergistically to help the
body digest food properly.
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Digest Women’s 50+ is a digestive enzyme
supplement that may help woman experience the
benefits of increased energy, decreased fatigue, and
relief from digestive issues.
The formula includes a variety of enzymes to
support digestion when taken with meals, including
protease, amylase and cellulase. In addition,
lactobacillus acidophilus is a healthy bacteria that promotes a
balanced environment of intestinal flora. Probiotics have been shown
to keep the digestive system performing optimally.
In addition, the ATPro™ blend included in the formula is a
combination of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), Magnesium Citrate,
Phytase and CoQ10. ATP is produced in every cell and is found in
all raw foods. It is instrumental in nutrient absorption, since without
it, no nutrients from the foods eaten would be able to pass through
cell membranes. Research has shown that ATP is used as a signaling
molecule for many important processes. This signal is vital for the
timely, proper and complete digestion of food.
Both Digest™ Pregnancy and Digest™ Women’s 50+ contain
Thera-blend™ enzymes. Thera-blend is an exclusive process that
combines multiple strains of enzymes that work in various pH levels.
Thera-blend enzymes have been shown to be three times stronger and
work more than six times faster than leading digestive supplements.
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Ginger is a long-used botanical ingredient that has been shown to
aid in reducing nausea. Many women have found ginger root to be
beneficial during pregnancy.
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Women 50 years of age and older may experience changes in their
digestive ability as they move towards and go through menopause.
Occasional appetite, gas, bloating and indigestion may occur more
frequently.
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Experiencing digestive discomfort, especially nausea, is common
in the first trimester of pregnancy. As the fetus grows, the mother’s
stomach and intestines are affected and the production of digestive
enzymes decreases, which may lead to occasional intestinal discomfort,
gas, bloating, indigestion and reduced appetite. This all occurs at a
time when optimal digestion and nutrient assimilation are crucial to
both the mother and the baby.
From conception to delivery, Digest™ Pregnancy may help
mothers during the pivotal prenatal stage by lessening occasional
digestive discomforts while promoting nutrient absorption and
reducing nausea.
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Pregnancy is undoubtedly a very special time in a woman’s life,
although circumstances and symptoms will vary from person to
person. Many mothers-to-be work hard to improve their lifestyles
and eating habits in order to protect their growing baby’s health.
Challenges may arise since hormones shift and every woman’s body
goes through significant changes.
20% discount - July, August & September
Selected Enzymedia products only
(contact your Ecotrend sales representative for details)
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SANTEVIA
www.santevia.com
Alkalined Water
Power Pair Glass: your best water, on the go.
Most of us go through our days with a few essential items within
arm’s reach at all times. This may include our phones, wallet, keys, and
so on. The one thing we generally don’t have on hand is actually the
most essential: a cost effective and eco-friendly way to stay hydrated
with clean, healthy, mineralized and alkaline water, all day long.
Staying properly hydrated is critical in maintaining a healthy body.
We find ourselves parched throughout the day, grabbing a glass of
tap water, or making the “healthy choice” at the vending machine by
purchasing an overpriced bottle of water. While these water options
may be better than sugary juice and pop, they are not without their
downsides. Drinking tap water may include consuming chemicals like
chlorine, and buying bottled water is not only taxing on our wallets
and the environment, but can be acidic for our bodies as well. We
make these choices because we feel we have to.
What if you could have a stylish and functional glass bottle,
paired with a mineralizing, alkalizing stick that also reduces chlorine,
transforming any tap water into the equivalent of a fresh mountain
spring, with you everywhere you go?
Well now you can! Santevia has recently released their latest
product: The POWER Pair. This dynamic duo brings you the
premium choice in clean, healthy water on the go, at an affordable
price. For the first time ever, and by popular demand, Santevia is
launching a glass water bottle.
The food grade silicone sleeve is
not only stylish, but also provides a
comfortable grip and protects against
bumps. It is 100% BPA free, odourless
and tasteless, lead and hormone free,
comes with a spill proof cap and
convenient straw, is dishwasher
safe, and is the perfect size for the
gym, yoga, or the office!
Completing the dynamic duo is the Santevia POWER Water
Stick. Manufactured in Canada, this amazing little beauty is made up
of a food grade stainless steel tube, containing a proprietary blend of
minerals (like calcium, magnesium, etc.) that improve taste, reduce
chlorine, and raise the pH of your water.
Not only is mineralized, alkaline water delicious, but it also
provides quicker recovery after exercise.
As if it could get any better, we
are proud to say that the Santevia
POWER Water stick is manufactured
right here at the Santevia head office
in BC, Canada.
We are proudly Canadian!
It has never been this easy or
affordable to live a healthy life.
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HAIR ESSENTIALS
www.hairessentials.com
Real Benefits, Real Results
The Hair Essentials system: natural support for healthy hair.
40% of women will suffer hair loss by the age of forty. 50% of men will suffer hair loss by the age of fifty.
The likelihood of hair loss only increases with age.1 Nourishing your body and providing an abundant, ongoing supply of hair-healthy nutrients is key
to maintaining healthy hair growth. The most effective way to achieve this is with a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle, and the Hair Essentials Hair Care
System. Renewed confidence + healthy hair starts here.
HAIR ESSENTIALS
Supports Healthy Hair
The primary cause of hair loss in both
women and men is due to dihydrotestosterone
(DHT). DHT is a hormone which causes the
hair follicles to shrink, reducing the flow of
blood and nutrients to the follicle. This results
in progressively finer and thinner hair, until
the hair is too weak to survive.
Other common causes of hair loss or
thinning hair can include hypothyroidism,
iron-deficiency
anemia,
autoimmune
conditions and other health issues, stress, and
even certain medications.
Formulated with herbs including Saw
Palmetto, and featuring over 20 hair-healthy
nutrients that help support the overall
hair condition, Hair Essentials is the most
comprehensive hair supplement available.
Ÿ Vegetarian.
Ÿ Certified gluten-free.
Ÿ Clinically tested.
Ÿ Thousands of reviews!
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FO-TI ESSENTIALS
NOURISHING ESSENTIALS
Certified Organically Grown
Polygonum multiflorum Root
Fo-ti is used in herbal medicine for:
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Premature greying of hair
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Helping to relieve tinnitus
In traditional Chinese medicine, Fo-ti
(Polygonum multiflorum) root is highly
regarded as an important tonic herb. This is
due to its potent ability to strengthen Kidney
Qi, the energy associated with vitality, fertility,
and longevity. As noted by herbal researcher
Dr. Albert Y. Leung, “Cured (polygonum) is
regarded by the Chinese as one of the most
important anti-aging herbs.”2
Fo-ti root is considered to “build the blood
and body fluids,” meaning that it nourishes the
blood, the source of nutrients for all of our
body’s cells and tissues (including the hair).
Fo-ti has a longstanding reputation
for promoting healthy hair growth and
preventing premature greying.
A 2004 clinical trial notes that
Polygonum shows promise as a
hair and colour restorative and is
capable of inducing terminal hair
to grow instead of vellus hair.3
Hair & Scalp Oil Treatment
Nourishing Essentials Hair Oil is a deeply
moisturizing and conditioning scalp and hair
treatment that naturally revitalizes, hydrates,
and protects for healthier, more beautiful hair.
Featuring one of nature’s most remarkable
natural moisturizers, coconut oil’s unique
fatty acid profile enables it to penetrate the
hair shaft and protect it from hygral fatigue.
Hygral fatigue occurs when the hair shaft
absorbs water, expanding and exposing the
inner cortex and making it vulnerable to
protein loss and damage. Coconut oil protects
the cortex and promotes a smoother, flattened
cuticle on the exterior of the hair shaft which
imparts softness, sheen, and manageability to
your hair. It is soothing and moisturizing to
the scalp and helps reduce dryness and itching.
Pure essential oils of Rosemary, Lavender,
Cedarwood, and Ylang Ylang further promote
a healthy scalp environment and
optimal hair follicle function.
Use Fo-ti Essentials herbal extract
daily alongside Hair Essentials for
maximal healthy hair support.
1. American Academy of Dermatology.
2. AY Leung, Better Health with (mostly) Chinese Herbs and Food, Glen Rock, NJ: AYSL Corporation. 1995, p. 28.
3. JJ Janowiak and C Ham, Alternative & Complementary Therapies 2004;10(3):135-143.
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Apply Nourishing Essentials
Hair Oil one or more times
weekly as a deep conditioning
treatment. Leave on overnight
for best results.
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HYALOGIC
www.hyalogic.com
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Hyaluronic Acid For The Body
Maintaining the body’s healthy cushioning properties.
Hyalogic™ is proud to be a leader in the use of Hyaluronic Acid and a
partner in your health and wellness. We are excited to announce the arrival
of a new whole body supplement product: HA Whole Body made with
premium Hyaluronic Acid (HA), MSM and Zinc.
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the body
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and regulatory changes that impact your business
Hyaluronic Acid in HA Whole Body aids the body in maintaining a
es at CHFA shows, including the member lounge,
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services with our Member Benefits Program
HA Whole Body is a quick absorbing oral liquid that
includes the powerful ingredients of high-molecular weight
Hyaluronic Acid (120 mg/per daily dose - equivalent to the
HA in the body), MSM (120 mg/per daily dose) and Zinc
Citrate (6 mg/per daily dose). It is also vegan friendly, gluten
free, and, like all Hyalogic products, cruelty free.
The Hyaluronic Acid in HA Whole Body, as well as the
rest of the products from Hyalogic, comes from microbial
fermentation and not an animal source.
15% de rabais - Selected Hyalogic products July & September
(contact your Ecotrend sales representative for details)
cational opportunities
CHFA Expo West 2016 took place the weekend
of May 12–15 at the Vancouver West Trade
and Convention Centre.
et yourself and your business apart with
nation. Special pricing for CHFA members!
We would like thank each of our suppliers who attended:
r more info – 1.800.661.4510 or [email protected]
Peter Lamas
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– • Santevia Water Systems • LACC • Saffron 2020 • Smiles to Go • Quality of Life • FitX Nutraceuticals • Olie Naturals • Tasly
• Enzymedica • Hyalogic • SierraSil • Beekeepers Naturals • Nordic Naturals • Hair Essentials • Vitanica • Natren • Samai Chips • Dr King’s •
arn more.
Oxylent • Epsom Gel • Vibrant Health • Trace Minerals • DoMatcha • Acorelle • Spektrum Glasses.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE WINNERS
!
Ecotrend was one of the sponsors for the CHFA Member Lounge this year.
As part of this sponsorship, we awarded:
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A $500 Gift Certificate to: Sarah Schiender from Whole Foods Cambie, Vancouver B.C.
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A Gift Basket containing a $250 Gift Certificate with lots of other goodies to: Roland Sigmund from Nature’s Fare, Vernon, B.C.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the CHFA Expo East in Toronto, September 15–18, 2016.
Come visit us at booth #1702 - #1731.
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With the Santevia Shower Filter, your
shower water is ionized and infused
with Far Infrared Energy (FIR), which
provides a natural moisturizing feel and
leaves your skin and hair soft and healthy
looking.
The Hair Solutions Energizing Line
gives you healthier, thicker-looking
hair using a potent mix of natural and
energizing ingredients: Apple Stem
Cells, Baicapil, Biotin (Vitamin B7), and
our proprietary Chinese Herbs blend.
Our 100% pure Argan oil helps to tame frizz
and fly-aways, protect against the heat of
hair dryers, curlers and flat irons, all the while
promoting shiny hair. This non-greasy oil makes
for the perfect leave-in conditioner making
your hair easier to style while repairing those
pesky split ends.
erfect,
ut your HAIR can be!
The Nourishing Hair Oil, Hair Essentials capsules
and Fo-Ti Essentials are a dynamic trio that
achieve healthy looking hair results. They will
protect, hydrate, deeply moisturize and nourish,
to give you a fuller, thicker looking hair.
Developed by professionals.
NAJTIA
NORTH AMERICAN
JAPANESE TEA INSTRUCTOR
ASSOCIATION
Your love for tea.
Certified.
Get certified as a NAJTIA Japanese green tea
professional with our globally recognized
online courses. A world first.
Classes starting now.
Designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, each online course
ensures a deep understanding of all facets of Japanese green tea.
Start your journey with our Bamboo (TAKE) course to build an
extensive foundation, and starting in Spring 2017, our Pine (MATSU)
course guarantees a more hands on experience with authentic
tasting cups, spoons and a variety of tea delivered to your door.
Visit us online at www.najtia.com to learn more.
NAJTIA Special Evening Tea Event July 26th (Tuesday)
Place: Ecotrend Ecologics Ltd. 125 West 3rd, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1E6 Canada
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
www.najtia.com
Delight your senses with an evening of tea sampling,
food and rich knowledge shared by special guests
Japanese tea master Kazunori Handa, and Tsuyoshi
Sugimoto from renowned tea manufacturer Kyoto
Uji. Don’ t miss out on this rare opportunity. Be sure
to reserve your place before July 1st by contacting
us at [email protected]
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HEARTFELT LIVING
www.heartfeltliving.com
Himalayan Salt
Two new additions to our already abundant list of offerings!
First, and just in time for summer BBQ season, we are thrilled to
introduce our new Steak’n Egg.
The new “Steak’n Egg” is an incredible blend of all organic herbs and
spices, including chili, oregano flakes, black pepper, and of course our
precious Coarse Himalayan Crystal Salt which is loaded with minerals,
magnesium and iron.
“Steak’n Egg” is the perfect all-in-one seasoning for red meat,
poultry, eggs, salads and dips. It’s simply delicious. Take it camping
or give it as a gift! Use it on almost anything to enhance a wide
variety of meals. “I can’t even imagine my eggs without “Steak’n
Egg” anymore.”
Forget the spice rack; all you need is “Steak’n Egg”.
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The second new addition to our Decorative line
is called Planet.
The “Planet” is remarkably similar to the “Globe,”
which is round and circular, but “Planet” is from
our “Pink” line which contains a higher iron content
and compliments the “White” line beautifully.
Although “Planet” was made round by a machine and cannot create
negative ions, it is still able to beautify a room and create a magical
atmosphere with the soft light it emits. The glowing ambiance has been
known to help calm the nervous system and enhance one’s wellbeing
simply by the use of this perfect light.
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QUALITY OF LIFE
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www.qualityoflife.net
Strengthening Immunity
AHCC: Immune support you can count on.
Many people turn to alternative and complementary therapies
when dealing with immune challenges. With so many different
choices, all claiming to be the best, it can be hard to separate the
scientifically validated products from the fads.
If you or your loved ones are looking for one of the most extensively
researched, highly efficacious, 100 percent natural supplements for
strengthening immunity, you need to know about Active Hexose
Correlated Compound (AHCC) — a proprietary extract of the
mycelia (or root system) of medicinal mushrooms.* AHCC is
supported by over 20 human clinical studies, as well as over 100 preclinical studies.
Why is it special?
For Year-Round Immunity*
Kinoko® Gold AHCC contains 500mg of
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Interview
5 questions for Holy Crap
From Farmer’s Market to Dragons’ Den
Corin and Brian Mullins are a husband and wife team who started Holy Crap Cereal with only $129 out of Gibsons,
British Columbia, a rural community two hours’ west of Vancouver. Selling ten units of their gluten-free, vegan, certified
organic breakfast bags for the first time at a farmer’s market in 2009, they have grown their artisan cereal business in a
few short years to become an award-winning business, now selling in thirteen different countries. Holy Crap is the most
successful business to ever come out of Dragons’ Den. It even rocketed to the International Space Station where Canadian
Astronaut Chris Hadfield enjoyed Holy Crap cereal during his 2012 mission
Holy Crap’s tasty apple pie flavour comes from
cranberries, raisins, and apples rolled in cinnamon
in addition to the superfood seed base of hemp,
chia and buckwheat. Skinny B contains the same
seeds as Holy Crap with twice as much chia in the
blend and no fruit. From a nutritional standpoint,
dried fruit adds some naturally occurring sugars so
Skinny B is great for someone seriously watching
their sugar intake, such as a diabetic individual.
Your company is located in a small town in BC,
Gibsons, where you also live. Was it important
to you to keep the company there, despite the
company’s rapid growth?
Corin:
We’re
proud of the
impact
we’ve
made on the local
To end on a funny note, I heard that at first, you
were not fond of the “Holy Crap” name. How
did you come up with this cheeky name?
Corin: The first weekend selling at the Sechelt
Farmer’s Market I sold ten bags of Hapi Food
cereal. Shortly after, a customer called us and said,
“Holy Crap, this really works. It’s amazing.”
Brian, being in marketing, said “Let’s call it Holy
Crap.” I said, “No way, look at me; do you think
I can sell anything called Holy Crap?” But Brian
convinced me. The next week at the Farmer’s
Market we sold two bags of Hapi Food and over
100 bags of Holy Crap! When I got home I said,
“Wow,” Holy Crap isn’t so bad a name, and we
haven’t looked back since.
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You offer three kinds of breakfast bags. What
are the differences and who can benefit from the
different kinds?
Corin: Holy Crap Plus Gluten Free Oats is a great
place to start; it’s a hot oat cereal with the added
benefits of extra protein, fibre, and antioxidants
from the Holy Crap ingredients.
economy and are committed to keeping the
company and manufacturing on the Sunshine
Coast to benefit the community.
As we’ve grown, one of the challenges we faced
was that we are based in a rural community. We
were heavily criticized for the expense of having to
bring in all our ingredients from the city. So what
we did is called “back-hauling;” instead of trucks
going back empty, they take our product back to
city distribution centers.
Most of our highly talented employees were
working two or three part-time jobs to make ends
meet before this company came along. People
change for the positive when a secure job with a
long-term future is presented. The company has
provided well-paying jobs to many people which
help fund their mortgages, contribute to their
savings, and to their quality of lives in what is one
of the most beautiful places on earth.
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When you started your business, chia seeds
were long forgotten. How did you hear about
them and how are they good for our bodies?
Corin: Brian has food sensitivities, allergies, and
issues with wheat and swallowing so I knew I
needed to make something he could eat. Even the
dust and crumbs in cereals like Raisin Bran and
Corn Flakes that Brian used to eat would cause
him to cough. I discovered chia seeds and then
developed the cereal containing chia seeds and
other superfood ingredients. When mixed with
water the chia blend becomes pudding-like and
easy to swallow.
The tiny black chia seed is a nutrition powerhouse.
Chia is considered to be a superfood; a complete
protein containing the highest plant source
of Omega 3 oils available as well as rich in
antioxidants. It’s low on the glycemic index and
therefore suitable for people who are sensitive
to sugar intake, such as diabetics or those who
are hypoglycemic. It’s packed with Omega 3s,
Omega 6s, protein, calcium, iron, zinc, fiber, and
antioxidants. Plant-based Holy Crap cereals are
non-GMO, organic, and gluten free.
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Semi-retired, you decided to start a breakfast
business in 2009. How did you come up with
this idea?
Corin: I’ve always said you’re only as healthy as
the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the
food you eat. Those are the three things that keep
us human beings alive so we’ve got to take care of
them all.
When Brian and I started the company, I wanted
to make a healthy food product. We wanted
something for ourselves and that we could sell
locally for a bit of extra income. We had no
intention of starting a global company.
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Be a part of the Ecotrend challenge
Join us on our quest for a garbage free Life!
The average Canadian creates 1.95kg(1) of waste each day.
Can you imagine if you had to keep this garbage inside your home forever?
With this number, you can imagine how much waste is created everyday by the 36 million
people living in Canada. This outrageous amount is due to our lifestyles. Disposable products are
everywhere; we want quick and effective solutions to our busy and stressful days.
People think garbage is normal as recycling is part of our daily lives. In reality, Canada has a
recycling rate of only 26.8%(2). Everything else is either burnt or sent far away to landfills and
then disappears from our lives forever. But does it really?
Smoke and landfills are dangerous to humans and wildlife: over ten toxic gases are released into
the air and into our fresh water everyday, creating many health problems and some irreversible
climate changes.
The solution is to rethink the way we consume in order to be truly conscious of our impact on
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Ecotrend has always strived to be a conscious and environmental company. This is why the
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Together, let’s reduce the dangerous waste we create everyday, for the sake of our beautiful planet! Let’s give our children a beautiful place to live.
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Let us know how these tips help you and don’t hesitate to offer us any new advice from your daily practices.
Challenge #1: Stop buying pre-packaged fruits and vegetables.
Fruits and vegetables came to the Earth without plastic. They should also come to you this way. Once bought,
those net bags or plastic packages end up in your garbage bin. What an avoidable waste, especially
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Do you really need another free pen with the name of your insurance company on it?
Or do you already have plenty in your home to last a lifetime?
Ditto for caps, key rings, bags, sunglasses, etc.
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