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Ecotrend Pro Newsletter Q1 2016 low.re_
- PR O U D LY CANADIA N N LY CANADIA JAN • FEB • MAR 2016 For equality, sustainability, love and care for the planet R - P OU D in this pro issue Vitanica LINE EXTENSION Vitanica www.vitanica.com 1 Line Ext. Isula A4+ 2 DaVinci 3 Nordic Naturals 4 Enzyme Science 5 PharmaNAC 6 Line Ext. Innate 7 SierraSil 8 9 Natren Liv H17 Argentyn 23 10 Homeocan 11 SPECIALS 12 125 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: 1.855.876.9846 Ecotrend cares about our Planet! This newsletter has been printed on cane sugar paper. TREES SAVED 4.08 WATER SAVED 1,967 gal CO2 SAVED 1,158 lbs Sleep Raspberry Tonic & Osteo Symmetry. Vitanica offers clinically developed products by Dr. Tori Hudson, a Naturopath in Portland, Oregon who has been specializing in women’s health for over 31 years. All of the formulas are developed by Dr. Hudson and are based on three aspects: her ongoing clinical experience, her avid scientific research, reviews, and the time-honoured tradition of natural medicine in women’s health care. All Vitanica products are manufactured with the utmost care and testing for accuracy, purity and potency. Only the highest quality ingredients go into the products, and loyal supporters, both professionals and their patients, have come to know and rely on the consistent quality and efficacy Vitanica is known for. The products are made without binders, fillers, preservatives, artificial colours, or flavourings. The entire line is 100% vegetarian suitable, with the majority of the line also being suitable for vegans. Currently there are twelve Vitanica products approved for sale and available in Canada through Ecotrend Ecologics. The two newly appointed NPNs are for the products: Osteo Symmetry (Bone Support) and Sleep Raspberry Tonic - a Tasty Tonic™. Osteo Symmetry is Dr. Hudson’s holistic and thoughtful bone support formula, focused on building better bone strength and architecture. The vegetarian capsules offer more than just Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D. Osteo Symmetry contains the smaller supportive minerals and nutrients (Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin K and Manganese, Boron, Silica, Vitamin B2, B6 and All Vitanica products are made without binders, fillers, preservatives, artificial colours, or flavourings. Methylated Folate) needed to support healthy bone structure in order to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. It is designed to complement the amount of calcium consumed through a patient’s diet, in order to not overdo calcium intake, but instead provide the right amount along with the supportive nutrients required to build and/or maintain strong and healthy bones. Sleep Raspberry Tonic is an addition to the Tasty Tonics™ line by Vitanica - tinctures that actually taste good while also providing therapeutic doses of the herbs in each formula. Sleep Tonic features therapeutic doses of sedative and relaxant herbs to relieve insomnia: Valerian, Lemon Balm and Passionflower. This formula is focusing on the idea present in recent research showing a combination of herbs for insomnia is more effective than any one single herb. The tincture formula is suspended in vegetable glycerin and blended with natural raspberry flavour and a little stevia to encourage compliance and to further enhance the patient’s sleep rituals and sleep hygiene. LINE FOCUS ISULA A4+ www.sabell.ca Liver Support Isula A4+, our journey continues - testing and studies. In the previous two newsletters, we at Sabell Corporation filled you in on our relationship with Dr. Cabanillas and how we decided to get behind Isula A4+, by sharing the story of a persistent mother fighting for the life of her son, Jarad. Let us now take you a step further on our journey. With Jarad’s remarkable improvement in the fall of 2000, we undertook a small four-week test with six volunteers who had chronic hepatitis of various degrees of severity. No adverse side effects were reported, and even though there were no significant changes to viral loads or to baseline liver enzyme levels, all patients experienced profound clinical improvement. Although this study was short in duration, the results were very promising and encouraged a more thorough investigation into Isula A4+. A controlled clinical test was then undertaken between May and June in 2004. This 30-day test would assess the clinical, hematological, biochemical, ultrasound, and anatomic manifestations in a group of ten voluntary patients who carried chronic Hepatitis C. Five of the patients were men and five were women, all of whom had been living with the virus between four to thirty years. By day 28 of the study, the patients had improved in every aspect of Hepatitis C symptomology. This was demonstrated by the biochemical liver testing (in relation to hepatic synthesis) and liver inflammation (shown in ultrasound testing). These tests, in combination with the marked improvement demonstrated by results on the “Quality of Life SF-36” scale and the Beck Depression Inventory, provided evidence of marked decrease of liver inflammation, near elimination of Hepatitis C symptoms, and an overall sense of hope for leading a healthy, normal life. The authors concluded that with the significant physical and mental indicators of marked improvement in such a high percentage of the patients, continued research of Isula A4+ was clearly warranted. The authors stated no patient reported unpleasant side effects from the therapy performed on them; however, hematological and renal function control tests must be performed periodically. Isula A4+ constitutes a very optimistic alternative treatment for patients with chronic Hepatitis C. 2 Subsequently, Sabell Corporation decided to go “all in” and attempt to develop and distribute Isula A4+ to the millions of individuals who could benefit. However, in order to gain the necessary approvals and the product license that was eventually received in July of 2012, more had to be done. In order to prove safety, toxicology testing was performed. In order to understand how and why Isula A4+ was effective, anti-viral research was conducted along with research to evaluate the anti-oxidant, antiinflammatory, and mucosal protective actions of Isula A4+. Much was uncovered and explained including a much needed understanding as to why Isula A4+ was so helpful in reducing the crippling nausea experienced by so many individuals inflicted with chronic hepatitis. Sabell Corporation during this time was also able to convert Isula A4+ from a hydro-alcoholic extract into the powder available today through our good friends at Ecotrend. If you would like more information on the studies mentioned do not hesitate to contact your Ecotrend sales representative. Isula A4+ constitutes a very optimistic alternative treatment for patients with chronic Hepatitis C. ecotrends | Jan • Feb • Mar 2016 LINE FOCUS DAVINCI® www.davincilabs.com Mango-Plex with Raspberry Keytone Weight management support. When people talk about weight management supplements, they often focus on the type that promise to help shed pounds fast, and the type known for their propensity to give you the jitters. Mango-Plex by DaVinci® is a different sort of weight management support supplement. Instead of promising superficial results, it works as a comprehensive formula to both support the body’s metabolic rate and manage appetite and fat metabolism. Mango seed extract, green tea extract, and green coffee bean extract all work together to promote normal fat metabolism. Mango seed extract has been known to support the normal balance of metabolic parameters like LDL cholesterol, blood glucose, C-reactive protein, and leptin (Ngondi, Etoundi, Nyangono, Mbofung, & Oben, 2009). Mango-Plex Mode of Action: The key ingredients in Mango-Plex work to support appetite and weight management. African Mango (Irvingia gabonesis) is a fruit found and grown in West Africa. The extract derived from the seed has been shown to support weight management through two mechanisms: support for normal appetite and support for metabolic rate. It works to support normal body fat production by supporting healthy glycerol-3 phosphate, leptin and adiponectin levels, which supports fat burning, hunger management, and a normal rate of conversion of complex carbs into sugars (Ngondi, Etoundi, Nyangono, Mbofung, & Oben). WellTrim® iG is a trademarked, patented extract of the clinically proven ingredient Irvingia gabonensis. It supports multi-functional weight management activity. Here’s how it works: African mango seed extract promotes metabolism through thermogenic activity, and has been known to support sensitivity to leptin, the hormone that influences the body’s ability to feel full. By supporting a reduction in the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, an essential enzyme to the conversion of complex carbs into sugar, African mango seed supports weight management and the body’s ability to properly utilize nutrients (Ngondi, Etoundi, Nyangono, Mbofung, & Oben). One of the other ingredients in Mango-Plex, green coffee bean extract, supports free radical scavenging activity and metabolism to help the body burn a healthy proportion of lipids to carbohydrates. It contains two important polyphenolic compounds - caffeic and chlorogenic acids. Caffeic acid provides an energy boost, but is naturally low in caffeine. Chlorogenic acid supports the normal release of glucose into the bloodstream after a meal and the normal absorption of dietary fat. Finally, green tea extract is also an excellent source of potent polyphenols (bioflavonoids with powerful antioxidant properties)*. Research has identified EGCG as the most abundant catechin in green tea. It supports thermogenesis (fat burning), healthy blood sugar metabolism, and appetite control. The green tea extract used in this product is standardized to contain 70% EGCG per capsule. Green Tea features high levels of catechins, metabolism-supportive factors that also support appetite suppression, fat excretion, and normal intestinal lipases. Patients concerned with potential weight gain or those who have difficulty maintaining a low-fat diet may find this product beneficial. If you are looking for a weight management support supplement that provides the power of nature to support healthy appetite control, look no further than Mango-Plex by DaVinci® Laboratories. References: Ngondi, J. L., Etoundi, B. C., Nyangono, C. B., Mbofung, C. M., & Oben, J. E. (2009). IGOB131, a novel seed extract of the West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled investigation. Lipids Health Dis, 8(1), 7. doi:10.1186/1476-511x-8-7 . . .. . . .... ... . .. . ..... .... . .. . .. .. .... PROMO 15% Discount in DaVinci Mango-Plex with Raspberry Keytones, 60’s (January 2016 only) see back page for details . ...... ..... ecotrends | Jan • Feb • Mar 2016 3 Concentrated Omega-3 DHA With a taste your patients will love The omega-3 DHA is an essential nutrient for the brain. As 20% of the fats that comprise our brain’s cerebral cortex are DHA, this essential fat is known to support healthy mood balance, cognitive function, and overall brain health. Nordic Naturals ProDHA is an ideal formula for any adult needing this type of support. It provides a concentrated source of omega-3 DHA in small, easy-to-swallow, 500 mg soft gels. The delicious, natural strawberry flavour also makes it a great choice for new patients, or anyone who has struggled to take fish oil. Committed to Delivering the World’s Safest, Most Effective Omega Oils™ nordicnaturals.ca † Dyerberg J, et al. Bioavailability of marine n-3 fatty acid formulations. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2010 Sep;83(3):137–141. A concentrated source of DHA Supports cognitive health & brain function Promotes healthy mood balance Triglyceride form for up to 70% better absorption than ethyl ester omegas† LINE FOCUS ENZYME SCIENCE www.enzyscience.com Enzyme Supplementation Why every patient can benefit from enzyme supplementation. Full of additives, preservatives, trans-fats, and other unnatural adulterations while limited in enzymes, probiotics, ATP, and nutrients (significantly higher prior to processing,) today’s food offerings are tailored to survive lengthy journeys from farm, to factory, to distribution centre, to truck, to store, to home pantry, to plate! Our food system easily sets the stage for many health concerns and is a factor in why so many patients present digestive complaints and other potentially avoidable situations. Age also factors into the digestive health equation. As decades unfold, digestive changes frequently arise, including gastric secretion, pancreatic enzyme, and intestinal disaccharides decline.(1-2-3) Enzyme supplementation can be a safe, efficacious adjunct to dietary and lifestyle adjustments. Although digestive enzyme supplementation cannot make nutrient-poor meals more nutritionally sound, it may assist with proper, complete, macronutrient breakdown; which may, in turn, ensure greater access to the amino acids, simple sugars, essential fatty acids and micronutrients within. Exogenous enzyme supplementation may also help decrease digestive difficulties resulting from incomplete digestion. When seeking digestive support formulas, look for enzyme products that perform in the acidic gastric region, as well as in the neutral and alkaline settings of the small intestine. The ability to perform throughout all gastrointestinal pH settings may confer faster relief from occasional gas, bloating, irregularity, and other uncomfortable symptoms linked to poor digestive function. Ability to perform over a broad pH range may also mean more complete digestion, improved conversion of food into energy and overall superior efficacy. Although diet and age may correlate with poor digestion, one does not need to experience digestive distress to reap the benefits that enzyme supplementation can offer. Enzyme supplementation may be considered a proactive approach to digestive health that may be easily implemented by most, with neither concern for digestive secretion downregulation, nor dependency. Explaining enzymes to patients. When explaining enzymes’ structure, function, and value, patients may easily understand similes that liken enzymes to solvents which dissolve the glue that bonds food components, or that liken enzymes to scissors which cut the ties that bind food molecules together. Therapeutic/systemic enzyme supplements, used away from meals, can enter the blood stream and form complexes with ecotrends | Jan • Feb • Mar 2016 When seeking digestive support formulas, look for enzyme products that perform in the acidic gastric region, as well as in the neutral and alkaline settings of the small intestine. alpha 2 macroglobulins to assist with degradation of unwanted proteins. You may simply explain that systemic enzymes ‘digest’ things other than food when used on an empty stomach. Addressing the “another pill?” question. Although you may aim to minimize the products you prescribe while still positively impacting patients’ well-being, enzyme supplementation may help ensure efficient digestion and absorption of foods as well as other supplements. Used in conjunction with supplements like herbs, fish oils, or fat-soluble vitamins, enzymes may improve digestion, increase bioavailability, and potentially even reduce the amounts needed for beneficial effect. Understanding patient compliance with enzymes. While compliance is key to supporting positive change, enzyme supplement compliance is no exception; however, enzymes do not need to be taken for great durations before effects take place. As long as a sufficient potency of active enzyme is exposed to moisture and the temperature and pH falls in a range in which it is able to function, the enzyme will be able to act upon its correlating substrate and may quickly deliver tangible results. References 1. 2. 3. Feldman M, Cryer B, McArthur KE, Huet BA, Lee E. . Effects of aging and gastritis on gastric acid and pepsin secretion in humans: a prospective study. Gastroenterology. 1996 Apr;110(4):1043-52 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8612992 Laugier R, Bernard JP, Berthezene P, Dupuy P. Changes in pancreatic exocrine secretion with age: pancreatic exocrine secretion does decrease in the elderly. Digestion. 1991;50(34):202-11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1812045 Lee MF, Krasinski SD. Human adult-onset lactase decline: an update. Nutr Rev. 1998 Jan;56(1 Pt 1):1-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9481112 5 LINE EXTENSION PHARMANAC www.pharmanac.com Effervescent Formulation for the Immune System Optimize your life quality with PharmaNAC. Did you know that there are over 35 trillion cells in your body? In each one of our cells, our “master antioxidant,” glutathione, plays an essential BioAdvantex ensures that its NAC won’t be exposed to oxygen until the moment each tablet wrapper is opened for use. role in helping that cell function properly. Unfortunately, many of us don’t PharmaNAC’s effervescent formulation provides for increased have enough glutathione because chronic illnesses, viruses, stress, and aging bioavailability and improved pharmacokinetics - not to mention that it can all deplete our glutathione levels. creates a lightly fizzy, delicious drink as a welcome alternative to having to We can optimize our quality of life, even in cold and flu season. swallow another pill! Consumers, doctors, naturopaths, and researchers around the world trust PharmaNAC is now available in two refreshing flavours, apple and premium quality PharmaNAC, an effervescent, “fizzy” n-acetylcysteine pomegranate. All individually-wrapped PharmaNAC tablets contain (NAC), to do the job. 900 mg of Thiolex ™, BioAdvantex Pharma’s proprietary brand of pure PharmaNAC contains pharmaceutical-grade NAC and helps the body produce its own glutathione naturally. We now know that glutathione N-acetylcysteine. Order PharmaNAC and see the difference that quality makes. helps the cells in the immune system and lungs to better manage colds, flus, and excess mucus. Many doctors recommend NAC for its effects on the central nervous system. Leading researchers at Stanford University showed that NAC boosts immune system function. Traditionally, NAC has been used both to help expectorate tough, sticky mucus, and as an antidote for acetaminophen toxicity. More recently, researchers have begun to dig in to NAC’s unique pathways: mucolytic activity, glutathione synthesis, and replenishment in a number of both chronic and acute conditions, as well as regulation of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate in the brain. It is no coincidence that many researchers have chosen PharmaNAC brand over a cheaper brand of NAC commonly found in health food stores when they want to study NAC’s effects on health conditions ranging from cystic fibrosis to autism. BioAdvantex Pharma takes particular care in its handling, manufacturing, and packaging processes to ensure that PharmaNAC is not oxidized. Exposure to air and moisture can cause NAC to degrade quickly, and with a standard screw-top bottle full of simple capsules, this exposure is inevitable. That’s why each PharmaNAC tablet is packed PharmaNAC contains pharmaceutical- grade NAC and helps the body produce its own glutathione naturally. Not to mention that PharmaNAC creates a slightly fizzy, delicious drink as a welcome alternative to having to swallow another pill! under nitrogen gas and then wrapped in a special four-layer material. PharmaNAC Training - February 11th 2016 6 (see back page for details) ecotrends | Jan • Feb • Mar 2016 LINE FOCUS INNATE www.innateresponse.com Adrenal Support The adaptogen solution. by: Kevin Lamberg We know from the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination increased to 250mg per serving, which mimics the dosage in the study. Survey (NHANES) program conducted by the CDC, that the impact Most importantly, “Tulsi has been found to protect organs and tissues of the modern diet is a formidable hurdle that hinders the best efforts of against chemical stress from industrial pollutants and heavy metals, and physical some practitioners to make long-term progress in the lives of their patients. stress from prolonged physical exertion”*. Moreover “Tulsi has also been shown In conjunction with the impact of dietary choices on outcomes, we know to counter metabolic stress through normalization of blood glucose, blood that chronic stress can lead to numerous physiological effects. These include pressure and lipid levels, and psychological stress through positive effects on increasing intestinal permeability, mast cell activation and degranulation, as well memory and cognitive function and through its anxiolytic and anti-depressant as colonic mucin depletion and increased susceptibility to colonic inflammation. The Endocrine Thermostat properties.”* Adrenal Response now features the increased dosage of 150 mg of Supporting the body’s ability to maintain an already healthy stress response In addition to Ashwagandha and Holy Basil, Adrenal Response contains a is one key to the puzzle. The body secretes stress hormones to help us effectively full range of whole body primary adaptogens including Rhodiola and Astragalus. handle situations in life. Hormone levels return to normal once the stressor is These comprehensive botanicals deliver a synergistic effect that eliminates the removed in a healthy stress response. A study done on excessive stress levels need for glandulars. * One of the most attractive benefits of this formula is that induced by exercise demonstrated that “excessive exercise training can push the it is suitable for vegetarians. This group tends to have a difficult time sourcing neuroendocrine exercise stress response to become inappropriate, resulting in an efficacious adrenal support formula because of their dietary restrictions, so the potential development of chronic fatigue and the overtraining syndrome Adrenal Response provides a needed option for an important and growing condition.” segment of your patient base. Holy Basil per serving. Providing daily adrenal support in the form of adaptogenic herbs for an already healthy system is References: • a crucial piece that is gaining awareness. Adrenal A Moshfegh et al. What We Eat in American NHANES 2005-2006, Usual Nutrient Intakes from Food And Water Compared to 1997 Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, USDA, Agricultural Research Service. http:// www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/ Berz MD, J. Diet and the Prevention of Chronic Disease. Medscape Public Health, Response by INNATE Response contains Sensoril®*, a patented extract of Ashwagandha root and leaf that • has been clinically shown to strengthen the body against the negative effects of chronic stress.* Sensoril (August 21, 2012) http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/769218 Bhatia V, Tandon RK. Stress and the gastrointestinal tract. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Mar;20(3):332-9. Review. Hackney A. Stress and the neuroendocrine system: the role of exercise as a stressor and modifier of stress. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Nov 1; 1(6): 783–792. ibid, JANA 2008. • is the only form of ashwagandha concentrated to 8% • Withanolides. Furthermore, Sensoril® was the subject of a recent multi-phase, double-blind, • placebo-controlled human clinical trial using both objective and subjective • criteria. A 98-subject study with three doses (125mg OD, 125mg BID and JCohen MM. Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2014 Oct-Dec;5(4):251-9. Stimulating effect of adaptogens: an overview with particular reference to their efficacy following single dose administration. Phytother Res. 2005 Oct;19(10):819-38. • 250mg BID) of Sensoril® showed that Sensoril® reduced experiential feelings of stress and anxiety*, serum cortisol and C-reactive protein levels, and increased serum DHEAS levels in a dose-dependent manner, though not linear. The ecotrends | Jan • Feb • Mar 2016 . . .. . . .... ... . . .. . ..... .... blood glucose levels. The dosage of Sensoril® in Adrenal Response was recently *Sensoril® is a trademark of Natreon, Inc. and is protected under U.S.Patent 6,713,092 . .......... PROMO . ...... ..... two higher doses also improved the lipid profile, cardiac risk ratio, and fasting Selected Innate Products Only. (Jan., Feb. & Mar. 2016) see back page for details 7 LINE FOCUS SIERRASIL www.sierrasil.com Beyond Glucosamine Current options for joint health supplementation suggest a greater role for anti-inflammatory substances. By Sarah Holvik Many people would consider glucosamine to be the unrefuted leader of joint health ingredients. Considering its role as a cartilage building block, it is the intuitive choice for people suffering from osteoarthritis (OA), and understandably so. However, the general lack of and conflicting evidence surrounding glucosamine’s mechanism of action, coupled with the negative results in relieving OA symptoms obtained from several large-scale trials, leaves consumers and practitioners alike scratching their heads. The role of anti-inflammatories is a well-known treatment model in OA, with many OA sufferers using non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and COX-enzyme inhibitors for symptom relief. Yet there is an increasing shift away from the pharmaceutical approach toward natural treatment options such as glucosamine. After all, many practitioners and consumers are wary of antiinflammatory drugs due to their association with cardiovascular and gastric side effects. Relieve it or not. Perhaps the most publicized attack on the efficacy record of glucosamine was a series of large-scale trials performed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), collectively referred to as the Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT). Although some trends toward efficacy were present in more severe patients, these trials demonstrated a synchronized lack of benefit with regard to relieving osteoarthritic symptoms and disease markers compared to placebo. The road less travelled. Some relative newcomers to the joint health scene are bringing an exciting new world of safe and effective options to OA sufferers. Herbal extracts such as curcumin are increasingly recognized for their effectiveness in relieving OA symptoms, and all act via cytokine-mediated anti- inflammatory mechanisms to slow cartilage degradation. There is also the natural mineral complex known as SierraSil that has significant anti-inflammatory benefits, reducing nitric oxide production and inhibiting cytokine IL-1, which can decrease cartilage breakdown. The overall spectrum of natural methods for preventing cartilage degradation and battling OA symptoms shows the importance of reducing the inflammatory burden. Cartilage health and OA relief are the dynamic result of supporting the body’s anti-inflammatory processes by providing the correct materials. Thus, while glucosamine still has a place in the joint supplement world, the holistic approach toward OA prevention and treatment by incorporating inflammation fighting substances might be the most effective option. For more information on SierraSil, visit www.sierrasil.com A two-sided coin. While it is true that glucosamine is a precursor for in the production of the extracellular matrix (ECM) components of cartilage, called glysaminoglycans, there is evidence to suggest that supplemental glucosamine does not stimulate anabolic (cartilage building) processes; in fact, in some cases ECM synthesis is actually decreased in the presence of supplemental glucosamine. This evidence raises the question of what role glucosamine actually plays in cartilage protection and osteoarthritic symptom relief. Tipping the inflammation scale. Although the mechanism of regular glucosamine supplementation remains murky and evidence for its clinical effectiveness is conflicting, the fact remains that many people do experience relief of OA symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness. The dual influence of glucosamine on cartilage cellular activity reveals the fallacy of the simplistic “glucosamine in, cartilage out” argument, suggesting that other factors play into this equation. An emerging alternative is that the level of inflammation may affect the ratio of anabolic/catabolic processes, indicating an anti-inflammatory role for glucosamine and potentially other natural antiinflammatory substances to further tip the scale in favor of OA prevention and treatment. 8 Sarah Holvik is a nutritionist in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is actively involved in nutritional research, educational health and wellness program development, diet and lifestyle counseling, and freelance writing. References 1. 2. Clegg D, et al. Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate, and the Two in Combination for Painful Knee Osteoarthritis. New England Journal of Medicine, 2006;354:795-808. Miller, Mark J.S., Ahmed, S. et al. 2004. Suppression of Human Cartilage Degradation and Chondrocyte Activation by a Unique Mineral Supplement (SierraSil®) and a Cat’s Claw Extract, Vincaria®. Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association. Vol. 7. No. 2:32-39 ecotrends | Jan • Feb • Mar 2016 LINE FOCUS NATREN www.natren.com Manufacturing Probiotics The real deal. In our last newsletter article entitled Factory Fresh Probiotics, we discussed our highly efficient and effective temperature-controlled transport and storage methods. After all, why go to all the trouble of researching, developing, manufacturing, and quality-control testing phenomenal probiotics and then killing them off with sloppy and damaging storage and transport practices? What Makes Us the Real Deal? In this article, we’ll discuss what makes Natren the real deal: 1. We manufacture every product we sell, and 2. We specializes in only probiotics Natren products work where other probiotics won’t. Natren is a very different type of probiotic company manufacturing very different probiotics. But why should you care about what makes Natren and its products unique? Because our uniqueness means Natren products: • Work when conventional probiotics don’t, and • Will exceed your expectations every time. Natren is a Real Manufacturer Natren is a real probiotic manufacturer because we make every product we sell. This means we’ve painstakingly researched, developed, fermented, freeze-dried, bottled, stored, and transported every single Natren product that you buy. We do detailed analytical testing at the start of manufacturing, during manufacturing, and after manufacturing so you get only the cleanest and most potent probiotics in the world. We Don’t Do Generic, Mass-Produced Probiotics. What do other companies do? They purchase their probiotics in bulk from factories that mass produce probiotics. These factories pump out millions of probiotic capsules daily. The probiotic category is very lucrative and that’s why every nutritional supplement company wants their own probiotic category full of probiotic products. probiotic. Today, we still carefully produce probiotics in small batches to make the most potent probiotics we can. The Finest Probiotic Facility in the World. Our manufacturing facility holds the highest pharmaceutical certifications in the world: • International Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) certification (audited by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Agency (TGA) since 2001). • Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). This means that we have invested the time, energy, and money to make our probiotic factory the finest in the world. Why do we go to all this trouble to make our factory so good? Because we know that you’ve got to have the best manufacturing facility to make the finest probiotics. The Probiotic Specialist. Probiotics is all we do. It’s been our passion and focus since Natasha and Yordan Trenev established Natren in 1982. Their vision was always to produce the finest probiotics on the planet and they knew they couldn’t do this by focusing on doing more than probiotics. Most nutritional supplement companies have more than just probiotics in their product line - but then these companies don’t manufacture their own probiotics. They’re not probiotic specialists. Properly Manufacturing Probiotics Is Rocket Science. In fact, making the finest probiotics on the planet is rocket science— that’s really why we specialize in only researching, manufacturing, and shipping probiotics. Pioneers of Small-Batch Super Probiotics. We’re different. We pioneered the probiotic category when we launched Superdophilus in 1982, the world’s first high-potency ecotrends | Jan • Feb • Mar 2016 9 LINE FOCUS LIV H17 www.liverite.com Liver Aid Support liver function with Liv H17. Have you thought about your liver lately? Perhaps you have, but most likely, this is not something that consumes your daily thoughts, especially if you feel okay in your day-to-day life. More and more, people, however, are realizing that the liver is the key to good health. That’s because the liver is the central organ that controls most of the body’s functions. In fact, the liver has over 500 functions. If the liver is not working well, which can happen to all of us in today’s world of impurities in our diets and environments, you will feel sluggish, tired, bloated, and generally not how you want to feel. The liver is the body’s main filter and the liver has the capacity to keep the body working properly. Proper liver care is essential for your health, and today, so much of what we consume is unhealthy, which directly affects your liver’s ability to do its job properly. Liverite Liver Aid is an extremely effective and beneficial supplement specially designed to keep your liver cleansed and working properly so you can have better energy and a better quality of life. Liverite Liver Aid has been a leader in liver health for almost twenty years and it is a safe and healthy way to support liver function. Take it daily for sustained energy and to keep your body and mind active. LINE FOCUS ARGENTYN 23 www.natural-immunogenics/argentyn23.php Homeopathic First Aid Why homeopathy. Homeopathic medicine, based on the counter intuitive concept of “less is more,” is in perfect alignment with Swiss botanist Carl Nägeli’s identification of the oligodynamic effect (from the Greek oligos = few and dynamis = power). Very powerful effects can come from very small, safe concentrations of pharmacologically active ingredients. There are many challenges to the immune system whenever dermal tissue is injured, inflamed or infected, that is why there is a very important place in your medicine cabinet for a natural first-aid option that includes officially listed Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS) listed ingredient, Argentummetallicum. Argentyn 23 Training - January 21st 2016 10 Argentyn 23 is the brand doctors trust! Homeopathic First Aid to relieve: • • • • • • • Burning Stinging/itching Local pain Minor burns Ulcerations Blisters Bug bites • • • • • • Rashes Eruptions from acne/eczema Mild infection Minor wounds Redness (see back page for details) ecotrends | Jan • Feb • Mar 2016 LINE FOCUS HOMEOCAN www.homeocan.ca Homeocoksinum Flu Buster The finest in Homeopathy. Since its founding in 1987 by Michele Boisvert, Homeocan has become a Canadian leader in the manufacture and distribution of homeopathic and Natural Health Products, offering a range of more than 200 premium quality over-the-counter products in homeopathy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, and oligotherapy. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the company has representatives, brokers, and distributors across Canada and serves more than 12,000 customers. For almost thirty years, Homeocan products have enjoyed continued success in the North American market. All of Homeocan’s products are manufactured in strict accordance with Health Canada requirements. Our ultra-modern laboratory meets the most stringent standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ensuring the production of high quality, effective products that meet all the requirements of Health Canada. Homeocoksinum Flu Buster What you should know: Every year, seven million Canadians develop the flu. There are few guarantees in life but one you can always count on is the flu, and it is likely to hit between November and April. • Every year, seven million Canadians (in an estimated 77% of households) develop the flu. • About 70,000 - 75,000 people are hospitalized. • It causes many deaths world wide each year. • Typical symptoms of the flu include a fever of 38°C to 39.5°C in adults, and typically even higher in children. Respiratory symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as headaches, muscle aches and often extreme fatigue are all additional symptoms of the flu. Clinical research shows a natural combination found in the product Homeocoksinum Flu Buster to be safe and effective in reducing the duration and symptoms of the flu within 48 hours, when taken within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms (British Homeopathic Journal 1998; 87; 69-76). Medicines that have been homeopathically formulated have been a safe and popular choice for such Hollywood celebrities as Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro. What differentiates Homeocoksinum Flu Buster from other flu medicines, both conventional and natural, is that it is completely safe and not contraindicated for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, kidney disorders, asthma or those on prescriptio medicication. Make sure you stock your medicine cabinet today with Homeocoksinum Flu Buster so you and your family are well prepared for the upcoming flu season. Advantages of Homeocoksinum Flu Buster: • Effective relief • Non- drowsy • Antihistamine free • Can be administered to seniors Comes in 2 sizes of boxes: 3 and 12 single doses. At the first onset of symptoms… TAKE QUICK ACTION to relieve: • Fever and Chills • Pains • Aches • Lack of energy . . .. . . .... ... . .. . ..... .... . .. . .. .. .... 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