The "juice" that always seems to leak out of those packages of fresh chicken you bring home from the supermarket can make a big mess on your kitchen counter. But more importantly, the juice can pose a hazard to your health. Nasty microbes called Campylobacter jejuni can live in that liquid and on the skin of fresh, uncooked poultry.
Thoroughly cooking chicken --- by grilling, frying, roasting, or baking --- kills this food-poisoning microbe. But if you accidentally splash some of the raw juice on food that you'd planned to eat uncooked, such as leafy greens for a fresh salad, you'd be wise to throw them out. Here's why: If the microbe takes hold on those greens, as it is very adept at doing, you might be in for a case of campylobacteriosis food poisoning that you won't soon forget.
New research suggests that Campylobacter may actually originate in the chicken's lungs. Visit our latest edition of BLV Health Watch online to learn more.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Sugar
If you've been looking for great alternatives to sugar, check out our latest article "Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth" at Best Liquid Vitamins. In it you will find three safe, all-natural alternatives ...two of which are safe for diabetics.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Sunday, May 22, 2005
RLS... I'll Bet You'll Be Hearing More About This
Ever heard of RLS?
The first time my husband heard about it (more than a year ago) he exclaimed, "That's it! That's exactly how I feel."
It's difficult for most people who have RLS to accurately describe it, and as a result most people are misdiagnosed and/or told it's "all in your head."
In medical fields the term RLS stands for Restless Legs Syndrome and according to a recent Yahoo! News article, as many as 8% of Americans suffer from it to some degree.
Now the reason I say you'll be hearing a LOT more about this in future is because...
For starters, this is something that appears to affect most people later in life and from what I hear the drug companies are already rubbing their hands together in anticipation of being able to sell even more of their existing drugs to the Baby Boomer market approaching the later years in their lives.
In fact, the Yahoo! article mentioned above talks about one such company who received recent FDA approval for one of their drugs originally approved for Parkinsons, but now approved for RLS as well.
And it was hinted in the article that several other drug companies are taking stock of their existing inventories to see which of their products will work best so they can rush them through the approval process, too.
Is it the "greed" factor rearing its ugly head? Or do they really care about us? Or maybe I'm just a bit too cynical? The answers to these questions are better left for another time and place.
The news article was passed on to me by --- you guessed it --- my husband, with a note attached: "I haven't felt it in over a year now, thanks to..."
I won't fill in the blank of what helped him. The FDA probably wouldn't approve, since it is an all natural solution that worked for him, and may not necessarily work for the masses ...plus, no clinical studies have been confirmed that it works specifically for this purpose. It was a REAL BONUS for him, and for me... now BOTH of us are getting good sleep!
However, if you're really curious you can always contact us and ask for the full details. We'll be happy to share.
The first time my husband heard about it (more than a year ago) he exclaimed, "That's it! That's exactly how I feel."
It's difficult for most people who have RLS to accurately describe it, and as a result most people are misdiagnosed and/or told it's "all in your head."
In medical fields the term RLS stands for Restless Legs Syndrome and according to a recent Yahoo! News article, as many as 8% of Americans suffer from it to some degree.
As the name suggests, RLS give sufferers a strong compulsion to move their legs. It's not always painful, but it is uncomfortable.
Patients describe the sensation as a pulling, tingling or buzzing feeling in the legs. Some say it feels like bugs are crawling on their legs. This usually happens during the early evening or at night.
Most sufferers are middle-aged and older, though RLS does occur in young people. Pregnant women also seem to get it. Women are slightly more likely to get it than men.
If the attacks are infrequent, they're a nuisance. When people get RLS severely, it can impair sleep.
Now the reason I say you'll be hearing a LOT more about this in future is because...
For starters, this is something that appears to affect most people later in life and from what I hear the drug companies are already rubbing their hands together in anticipation of being able to sell even more of their existing drugs to the Baby Boomer market approaching the later years in their lives.
In fact, the Yahoo! article mentioned above talks about one such company who received recent FDA approval for one of their drugs originally approved for Parkinsons, but now approved for RLS as well.
And it was hinted in the article that several other drug companies are taking stock of their existing inventories to see which of their products will work best so they can rush them through the approval process, too.
Is it the "greed" factor rearing its ugly head? Or do they really care about us? Or maybe I'm just a bit too cynical? The answers to these questions are better left for another time and place.
The news article was passed on to me by --- you guessed it --- my husband, with a note attached: "I haven't felt it in over a year now, thanks to..."
I won't fill in the blank of what helped him. The FDA probably wouldn't approve, since it is an all natural solution that worked for him, and may not necessarily work for the masses ...plus, no clinical studies have been confirmed that it works specifically for this purpose. It was a REAL BONUS for him, and for me... now BOTH of us are getting good sleep!
However, if you're really curious you can always contact us and ask for the full details. We'll be happy to share.
Live Call With Dr. Earl Mindell On Monday
Dr. Earl Mindell will be interviewed LIVE, Monday night at 10 p.m. EST on a special Goji Juice teleconference call. This is your chance to find out all the details on goji and why he believes it is his most important discovery in nutrition, health and wellness...
If you're interested in attending the call, be sure to contact us at Best Liquid Vitamins for the details.
Have a super weekend!
If you're interested in attending the call, be sure to contact us at Best Liquid Vitamins for the details.
Have a super weekend!
Friday, May 20, 2005
New DNA Test Tackles Deadly Cereal Disease
Did you know there are at least 16 species of Fusarium that can cause head blight, a disease that can reduce yields and contaminate cereals with toxins that can make grain unsafe for food or feed?
It's news to me!
Well, it's not news to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Peoria, Illinois. And they've been hard at work to deal with the problem...
Visit the latest edition of BLV Health Watch online to learn more:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
Also, take time to view the rest of our articles this week, including:
- New DNA Test Tackles Deadly Cereal Disease
- Teflon And Toxins - Consider This...
- Fun Facts: Natural Sources For Your Vitamin B-6
- Alcohol Related Brain Damage?
- What's Your Mosquito Defense?
See you there!
It's news to me!
Well, it's not news to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Peoria, Illinois. And they've been hard at work to deal with the problem...
Visit the latest edition of BLV Health Watch online to learn more:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
Also, take time to view the rest of our articles this week, including:
- New DNA Test Tackles Deadly Cereal Disease
- Teflon And Toxins - Consider This...
- Fun Facts: Natural Sources For Your Vitamin B-6
- Alcohol Related Brain Damage?
- What's Your Mosquito Defense?
See you there!
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Teflon And Toxins - Consider This...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again...
If you're cooking with old scratched, chipped, or worn teflon coated non-stick pots and pans --- throw them out.
Here's why...
I received a recent newsletter that contained the following information:
"In recent years, thousands of pet birds have died as a result of being exposed to a different kind of air pollution - from what has been called Teflon toxicosis. It is caused by dangerous particles and gasses that are emitted when Teflon-coated pans and ovens are heated - overly heated, according to DuPont."
If you choose to cook with Teflon, do NOT pre-heat the pan, and never allow the fluids in the pan to completely cook off. Also, be aware that many ovens are Teflon-coated and the self-cleaning mechanism can raise the temperature well over 500°F.
Safe alternatives include cookware made with stainless steel and cast iron, neither of which emits harmful pollutants.
Click here to learn more about the dangers of Teflon from the Environmental Working Group.
In the weeks ahead we'll be bringing an important feature article to Best Liquid Vitamins on the subject of toxins. You'll be surprised how many damaging chemicals are currently in your home at this very minute. Stay tuned!
If you're cooking with old scratched, chipped, or worn teflon coated non-stick pots and pans --- throw them out.
Here's why...
I received a recent newsletter that contained the following information:
"In recent years, thousands of pet birds have died as a result of being exposed to a different kind of air pollution - from what has been called Teflon toxicosis. It is caused by dangerous particles and gasses that are emitted when Teflon-coated pans and ovens are heated - overly heated, according to DuPont."
- DuPont's studies show that Teflon will break down and release toxic particles at 446°F.
- Anything over 680°F and Teflon will release at least six toxic gasses, including two carcinogens and a chemical lethal to humans, even at low doses.
- Allow the pan to reach 1000°F, and non-stick coatings will release two known chemical warfare agents.
If you choose to cook with Teflon, do NOT pre-heat the pan, and never allow the fluids in the pan to completely cook off. Also, be aware that many ovens are Teflon-coated and the self-cleaning mechanism can raise the temperature well over 500°F.
Safe alternatives include cookware made with stainless steel and cast iron, neither of which emits harmful pollutants.
Click here to learn more about the dangers of Teflon from the Environmental Working Group.
In the weeks ahead we'll be bringing an important feature article to Best Liquid Vitamins on the subject of toxins. You'll be surprised how many damaging chemicals are currently in your home at this very minute. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Finally, our new look has launched
We've been working behind the scenes for weeks, and finally... as of one hour ago ...the new LOOK has launched. Go ahead and check it out at:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com
Let us know what you think. We'd love to hear from you...
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com
Let us know what you think. We'd love to hear from you...
Alcohol Related Brain Damage Faster In Women?
Moderation really is KEY ... for women especially.
A recent study in Germany confirms alcohol dependency AND brain atrophy occur in much shorter periods of time for women than for men.
To read the full article, visit:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
More coming soon. Stay tuned!
A recent study in Germany confirms alcohol dependency AND brain atrophy occur in much shorter periods of time for women than for men.
To read the full article, visit:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
More coming soon. Stay tuned!
Saturday, May 14, 2005
What's Your Mosquito Defense?
What's Your Mosquito Defense?
Interesting statistic - there have been 777 cases of West Nile Virus reported in California (23 deaths) and yet, if the CNN news report I recently read is true, only 23 percent of Californians wear insect repellent. Nationwide, only about 40 percent wear insect repellent.
Although the risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old, people of all ages can become ill... and the carrier? A tiny mosquito.
What brought my attention to the information in the first place was my 4-year-old son. He often plays out in our yard and just the other day came into the house all excited by the dead bird he had found in the flower garden.
"Mom! Dad! Look!" He was quite excited by his find. The bird --- a native morning dove --- appeared to be in perfect condition ...other than the fact that it was stone cold dead. No broken neck, so we're assuming it didn't fly into anything. No outward signs of wounds or abrasions. No unusual marks on it. In fact, it almost appeared to be asleep.
Dead birds may be a sign that West Nile virus is circulating between birds and the mosquitoes in an area. Over 130 species of birds are known to have been infected with West Nile virus, though not all infected birds will die.
The Center For Disease Control (CDC) seeks everyone's help for their communities by reporting dead birds as one measure to monitor and track the spread of West Nile Virus.
"By reporting dead birds to state and local health departments, you can play an important role in monitoring West Nile virus. State and local agencies have different policies for collecting and testing birds, so check the Links to State and Local Government Sites page to find information about reporting dead birds in your area. Click here for more info about reporting dead birds and dealing with bird carcasses. "
There are other things we can do to mosquito proof our homes and protect ourselves, such as installing or repairing screens on our homes and limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by getting rid of items that hold water.
And then there are mosquito repellents ...and this is where my opinion shifts...
You see, here in the USA they recommend DEET for mosquito repellent. At the end of April/2005 the CDC came out with two more recommendations, repellents containing the chemical picaridin or the oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Now, in Canada when I was a Purchasing Agent for the Ministry, DEET was a banned substance. I wasn't allowed to have any products containing it for use by our people in the field. In fact, even the CDC states to spray DEET on your clothing ...NOT on your skin.
Keeping in mind that your skin is the largest organ on your body, and can absorb almost anything it comes into contact with into your bloodstream in 20 seconds or less ...it just seems to me that we wouldn't want DEET anywhere near our skin, period.
Here's one natural alternative you might want to consider for repelling those nasty mosquitoes this year. It's non-toxic, chemical-free, and part of our home care products - Purifying Mist.
But that's a room deodorizer, you say?
Yes, it's actually quite effective as a room deodorizer and an odor neutralizer. In fact, I like having a bottle handy in the car and have a few handy in the home. (Spray it on your hands after chopping onions and you'll be surprised how effective it can be!)
And yet it has one ingredient that can be very powerful for repelling pesky instects like the mosquito - grapefruit seed extract.
Take a bottle of Purifying Mist with you on your next camping trip and test it for yourself.
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/homecare.html
Meanwhile ...stay healthy and stay well.
Interesting statistic - there have been 777 cases of West Nile Virus reported in California (23 deaths) and yet, if the CNN news report I recently read is true, only 23 percent of Californians wear insect repellent. Nationwide, only about 40 percent wear insect repellent.
Although the risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old, people of all ages can become ill... and the carrier? A tiny mosquito.
What brought my attention to the information in the first place was my 4-year-old son. He often plays out in our yard and just the other day came into the house all excited by the dead bird he had found in the flower garden.
"Mom! Dad! Look!" He was quite excited by his find. The bird --- a native morning dove --- appeared to be in perfect condition ...other than the fact that it was stone cold dead. No broken neck, so we're assuming it didn't fly into anything. No outward signs of wounds or abrasions. No unusual marks on it. In fact, it almost appeared to be asleep.
Dead birds may be a sign that West Nile virus is circulating between birds and the mosquitoes in an area. Over 130 species of birds are known to have been infected with West Nile virus, though not all infected birds will die.
The Center For Disease Control (CDC) seeks everyone's help for their communities by reporting dead birds as one measure to monitor and track the spread of West Nile Virus.
"By reporting dead birds to state and local health departments, you can play an important role in monitoring West Nile virus. State and local agencies have different policies for collecting and testing birds, so check the Links to State and Local Government Sites page to find information about reporting dead birds in your area. Click here for more info about reporting dead birds and dealing with bird carcasses. "
There are other things we can do to mosquito proof our homes and protect ourselves, such as installing or repairing screens on our homes and limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by getting rid of items that hold water.
And then there are mosquito repellents ...and this is where my opinion shifts...
You see, here in the USA they recommend DEET for mosquito repellent. At the end of April/2005 the CDC came out with two more recommendations, repellents containing the chemical picaridin or the oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Now, in Canada when I was a Purchasing Agent for the Ministry, DEET was a banned substance. I wasn't allowed to have any products containing it for use by our people in the field. In fact, even the CDC states to spray DEET on your clothing ...NOT on your skin.
Keeping in mind that your skin is the largest organ on your body, and can absorb almost anything it comes into contact with into your bloodstream in 20 seconds or less ...it just seems to me that we wouldn't want DEET anywhere near our skin, period.
Here's one natural alternative you might want to consider for repelling those nasty mosquitoes this year. It's non-toxic, chemical-free, and part of our home care products - Purifying Mist.
But that's a room deodorizer, you say?
Yes, it's actually quite effective as a room deodorizer and an odor neutralizer. In fact, I like having a bottle handy in the car and have a few handy in the home. (Spray it on your hands after chopping onions and you'll be surprised how effective it can be!)
And yet it has one ingredient that can be very powerful for repelling pesky instects like the mosquito - grapefruit seed extract.
Take a bottle of Purifying Mist with you on your next camping trip and test it for yourself.
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/homecare.html
Meanwhile ...stay healthy and stay well.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Cellulite Assassinators - Goji Berries In The News Again!
Is Hollywood going crazy for Goji? You bet!!
We've been telling our visitors and readers for some time now about the wide range of powerful benefits goji berries can bring to your diet. An area we haven't really emphasized is weight l-o-s-s.
But it seems the news is just now hitting the scene in a very BIG way.
Just this past week goji berries hit nationwide television, radio airwaves, and the Internet again. In his latest book, "The Cellulite Solution," celebrity Dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad outlines a new plan of attack to destroy those dreaded lumps and bumps that come from cellulite, and he dispels a few myths about who gets cellulite and why.
Dr. Murad's solutions start with some subtle changes to our diet, including one very exotic fruit. "Goji berries are the most nutritionally-dense foods on the market," he revealed. "I call them cellulite assassinators..."
If you'd like to view the short online movie about it, click here.
Meanwhile, if you haven't added Goji Juice to your daily diet, you now have one more reason to begin drinking it today. Enjoy!!
We've been telling our visitors and readers for some time now about the wide range of powerful benefits goji berries can bring to your diet. An area we haven't really emphasized is weight l-o-s-s.
But it seems the news is just now hitting the scene in a very BIG way.
Just this past week goji berries hit nationwide television, radio airwaves, and the Internet again. In his latest book, "The Cellulite Solution," celebrity Dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad outlines a new plan of attack to destroy those dreaded lumps and bumps that come from cellulite, and he dispels a few myths about who gets cellulite and why.
Dr. Murad's solutions start with some subtle changes to our diet, including one very exotic fruit. "Goji berries are the most nutritionally-dense foods on the market," he revealed. "I call them cellulite assassinators..."
If you'd like to view the short online movie about it, click here.
Meanwhile, if you haven't added Goji Juice to your daily diet, you now have one more reason to begin drinking it today. Enjoy!!
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Omega-3 and Omega-6 ...A Little History
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One of the first associations between omega-3 fatty acids was made by scientists while studying the Inuit (Eskimo) people of Greenland in the 1970s.
As a group, the Inuit suffered far less from certain diseases (coronary heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, psoriasis) than their European counterparts. Yet their diet was very high in fat from eating whale, seal, and salmon.
Eventually researchers realized that these foods were all rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which provided real disease-countering benefits.
Researchers in the field of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have since found that without a sufficient supply of polyunsaturated omega-3s, the body will use saturated fat to construct cell membranes. The resulting cell membranes, however, are less elastic, a situation that can have a negative effect on the heart because it makes it harder to return to a resting state.
Also, nutritionists have come to recognize the importance of balancing omega-3 fatty acids with omega-6 fatty acids in the diet. Because most people on a typical Western diet consume far more omega-6-rich foods (including cereals, whole-grain bread, baked goods, fried foods, margarine, and others), the ratio is out of balance for almost everyone. This means for most Americans the emphasis now needs to be on increasing omega-3s to make the ratio more even.
Vitamin E also plays an important role whenever you take any type of fatty acid. Vitamin E is said to help keep the fatty acids from breaking down too rapidly in the body.
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids, which means that they are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. Therefore, they must be obtained from food.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, there are three major types of omega 3 fatty acids that are ingested in foods and used by the body: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Once eaten, the body converts ALA to EPA and DHA, the two types of omega-3 fatty acids more readily used by the body.
Sidenote: Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation and most omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation.
Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Eating a lot of fish also takes the place of foods rich in saturated fats. Omega-3s are also found in: soybean and canola oils, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, walnuts, and leafy green vegetables.
Sidenote: avoid fish harvested in areas where mercury dangers are high.
According to the AHA, patients taking more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids from supplements should do so only under a physician's care. High intakes could cause excessive bleeding in some people.
So there you have it... a little history on omega-3s and omega-6s.
Sources:
AHA Scientific Study - 2002
University of Maryland Medical Center - Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Swedish Medical Center, Seatle WA - Good Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
AHA - Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Best Liquid Vitamins
One of the first associations between omega-3 fatty acids was made by scientists while studying the Inuit (Eskimo) people of Greenland in the 1970s.
As a group, the Inuit suffered far less from certain diseases (coronary heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, psoriasis) than their European counterparts. Yet their diet was very high in fat from eating whale, seal, and salmon.
Eventually researchers realized that these foods were all rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which provided real disease-countering benefits.
Researchers in the field of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have since found that without a sufficient supply of polyunsaturated omega-3s, the body will use saturated fat to construct cell membranes. The resulting cell membranes, however, are less elastic, a situation that can have a negative effect on the heart because it makes it harder to return to a resting state.
Also, nutritionists have come to recognize the importance of balancing omega-3 fatty acids with omega-6 fatty acids in the diet. Because most people on a typical Western diet consume far more omega-6-rich foods (including cereals, whole-grain bread, baked goods, fried foods, margarine, and others), the ratio is out of balance for almost everyone. This means for most Americans the emphasis now needs to be on increasing omega-3s to make the ratio more even.
Vitamin E also plays an important role whenever you take any type of fatty acid. Vitamin E is said to help keep the fatty acids from breaking down too rapidly in the body.
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids, which means that they are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. Therefore, they must be obtained from food.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, there are three major types of omega 3 fatty acids that are ingested in foods and used by the body: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Once eaten, the body converts ALA to EPA and DHA, the two types of omega-3 fatty acids more readily used by the body.
Sidenote: Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation and most omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation.
Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Eating a lot of fish also takes the place of foods rich in saturated fats. Omega-3s are also found in: soybean and canola oils, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, walnuts, and leafy green vegetables.
Sidenote: avoid fish harvested in areas where mercury dangers are high.
According to the AHA, patients taking more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids from supplements should do so only under a physician's care. High intakes could cause excessive bleeding in some people.
So there you have it... a little history on omega-3s and omega-6s.
Sources:
AHA Scientific Study - 2002
University of Maryland Medical Center - Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Swedish Medical Center, Seatle WA - Good Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
AHA - Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Thursday, May 05, 2005
BLV Health Watch - - National Toxicology Program Symposium
The NTP (National Toxicology Program), an interagency program within the Department of Health and Human Services, is considered to be at the forefront of developing and using new methods for testing toxicity to predict hazards to humans.
They will be presenting a new refined strategy that will guide the expansion of the NTP to meet emerging research needs, including examining the potential safety issues related to herbal medicines and supplements, cell phone radiofrequency transmissions, and nanoscale materials.
The strategy will also provide a long-term vision that moves toxicology away from an animal-based enterprise, including developing non-mammalian models.
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) will present its new strategy "A Roadmap for the Future" at a symposium being held Tuesday, May 10: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ...and... Wednesday, May 11: 9:00 a.m. - noon ...at the National Academy of Sciences, 2100 C Street, NW, Washington, DC
"A Roadmap for the Future" defines how NTP will integrate new methodologies with proven approaches to "test smarter."
For more than 25 years, the NTP has made extraordinary progress in evaluating chemicals and other agents that may be toxic to human health and disseminating this information broadly to inform public health decision-making.
For example, through its extensive testing program, the NTP has evaluated over 2500 agents. In addition, the NTP biannually issues the Report on Carcinogens, which in 2005 identified 246 cancer-causing agents, including for the first time viruses like Hepatitis B and C.
For more information and to view the full release, click here.
They will be presenting a new refined strategy that will guide the expansion of the NTP to meet emerging research needs, including examining the potential safety issues related to herbal medicines and supplements, cell phone radiofrequency transmissions, and nanoscale materials.
The strategy will also provide a long-term vision that moves toxicology away from an animal-based enterprise, including developing non-mammalian models.
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) will present its new strategy "A Roadmap for the Future" at a symposium being held Tuesday, May 10: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ...and... Wednesday, May 11: 9:00 a.m. - noon ...at the National Academy of Sciences, 2100 C Street, NW, Washington, DC
"A Roadmap for the Future" defines how NTP will integrate new methodologies with proven approaches to "test smarter."
For more than 25 years, the NTP has made extraordinary progress in evaluating chemicals and other agents that may be toxic to human health and disseminating this information broadly to inform public health decision-making.
For example, through its extensive testing program, the NTP has evaluated over 2500 agents. In addition, the NTP biannually issues the Report on Carcinogens, which in 2005 identified 246 cancer-causing agents, including for the first time viruses like Hepatitis B and C.
For more information and to view the full release, click here.
Monday, April 25, 2005
BLV Health Watch - Fun Facts
This past month has been filled with fun facts on health and nutrition at Best Liquid Vitamins. If you haven't had a chance to read our latest news online, here's a quick look at some headlines:
- Fun Facts: What Is ...arachis hypogaea?
- Fun Facts: Secret To Better Popping Pocorn Revealed
- Nutrition In Space - A New Outlook On Functional Foods
- Good health might begin in the womb...
- Tips For A Good Night's Sleep
Plus, here's a snapshot some of our recent feature articles:
- Obesity Numbers On The Rise In China
- In A Nutshell, The Recent Ephedra Lawsuit
- Reduced Sugar Cereals Not As Great As They Claim
For all these stories and more, be sure to check out the latest online edition of BLV Health Watch at:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
Special Note: We're going to be going through some exciting site changes soon. New graphics, new content, and a great new look. We'll also be changing providers for our bi-weekly newsletter... great news for AOL users who haven't been able to subscribe. (Sorry for the inconvenience. We apologize!)
Stay tuned to BLV: http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com
- Fun Facts: What Is ...arachis hypogaea?
- Fun Facts: Secret To Better Popping Pocorn Revealed
- Nutrition In Space - A New Outlook On Functional Foods
- Good health might begin in the womb...
- Tips For A Good Night's Sleep
Plus, here's a snapshot some of our recent feature articles:
- Obesity Numbers On The Rise In China
- In A Nutshell, The Recent Ephedra Lawsuit
- Reduced Sugar Cereals Not As Great As They Claim
For all these stories and more, be sure to check out the latest online edition of BLV Health Watch at:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
Special Note: We're going to be going through some exciting site changes soon. New graphics, new content, and a great new look. We'll also be changing providers for our bi-weekly newsletter... great news for AOL users who haven't been able to subscribe. (Sorry for the inconvenience. We apologize!)
Stay tuned to BLV: http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com
Thursday, April 21, 2005
In A Nutshell, The Recent Ephedra Lawsuit
What's up with ephedra? Or should we ask, what's up with ephedrine alkaloids? A court case in Utah last week may have some people confused regarding what's going on with the ban on ephedrine-alkaloid supplements.
In a nutshell, according to one report here's what happened:
Nutraceutical Corporation (a supplement manufacturer that once offered an ephedrine product) filed a suit alleging that the FDA had not proved that low doses of ephedrine-alkyloid supplements were dangerous.
Judge Tena Campbell of the US District Court of Utah agreed, stating that the agency had not met the standard for banning low doses of ephedrine-alkyloids (under 10 mg).
Judge Campbell ordered the FDA to conduct a study that would determine dose-dependent toxicology so the ban of ephedrine alkyloid supplements can be set at a proven toxic level.
A spokesperson for the Nutraceutical Corporation stated that the FDA ban had been overturned.
But an FDA spokesperson stated that the ban is still in effect for higher doses (above 10 mg) of ephedrine products and added that the agency is considering its options "with respect to next steps."
What does that mean? We'll have to wait for the FDA to figure that out and get back to us.
We'll be watching for new developments on this story as they unfold. Stay tuned to BLV Health Watch and our online news at:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com
Meanwhile, stay safe and be well!
In a nutshell, according to one report here's what happened:
Nutraceutical Corporation (a supplement manufacturer that once offered an ephedrine product) filed a suit alleging that the FDA had not proved that low doses of ephedrine-alkyloid supplements were dangerous.
Judge Tena Campbell of the US District Court of Utah agreed, stating that the agency had not met the standard for banning low doses of ephedrine-alkyloids (under 10 mg).
Judge Campbell ordered the FDA to conduct a study that would determine dose-dependent toxicology so the ban of ephedrine alkyloid supplements can be set at a proven toxic level.
A spokesperson for the Nutraceutical Corporation stated that the FDA ban had been overturned.
But an FDA spokesperson stated that the ban is still in effect for higher doses (above 10 mg) of ephedrine products and added that the agency is considering its options "with respect to next steps."
What does that mean? We'll have to wait for the FDA to figure that out and get back to us.
We'll be watching for new developments on this story as they unfold. Stay tuned to BLV Health Watch and our online news at:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com
Meanwhile, stay safe and be well!
Friday, April 01, 2005
Latest Health News Headlines From Best Liquid Vitamins
Here is your month-end wrap up for news headlines posted at BestLiquidVitamins.com
To view all these news articles and more, visit:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
Prozac In The Headlines - Again! April 1, 8:50 AM
Perchlorate Found In Breast Milk -- April 1, 7:46 AM
What You Should Know About FDA Approval -- April 1, 7:32 AM
Faith In Prescription Drugs Slipping -- April 1, 7:07 AM
Massive Food Recall In UK May Have Spread To China -- March 22, 2:02 PM
Update On "Attack On Health Supplements" -- March 19, 6:39 PM
Australia to Assess Herbal Ingredients and Claims -- by March 19, 5:52 PM
Atkins Nutritionals Is Leaving The UK -- March 19, 5:23 PM
Weightloss Headlines - Whole foods needed to stop malnutrition -- March 19, 3:59 PM
Whole Grains Council Officially Launched Its New Food Stamp -- March 19, 2:50 PM
There's more in store for you at:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com
Stay healthy! Stay safe! And be sure to visit with us again soon!
To view all these news articles and more, visit:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
Prozac In The Headlines - Again! April 1, 8:50 AM
Perchlorate Found In Breast Milk -- April 1, 7:46 AM
What You Should Know About FDA Approval -- April 1, 7:32 AM
Faith In Prescription Drugs Slipping -- April 1, 7:07 AM
Massive Food Recall In UK May Have Spread To China -- March 22, 2:02 PM
Update On "Attack On Health Supplements" -- March 19, 6:39 PM
Australia to Assess Herbal Ingredients and Claims -- by March 19, 5:52 PM
Atkins Nutritionals Is Leaving The UK -- March 19, 5:23 PM
Weightloss Headlines - Whole foods needed to stop malnutrition -- March 19, 3:59 PM
Whole Grains Council Officially Launched Its New Food Stamp -- March 19, 2:50 PM
There's more in store for you at:
http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com
Stay healthy! Stay safe! And be sure to visit with us again soon!
Prozac In The Headlines - Again!
An internal document purportedly from Eli Lilly and Co. appears to show that the drug manufacturer had data more than 15 years ago showing that patients on its antidepressant Prozac were far more likely to attempt suicide and show hostility than patients on other antidepressants.
The document also suggests that the company attempted to minimize public awareness of the side effects.
The document, made public Monday, Jan. 03/2005 was provided to CNN by the office of Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., who has called for tightening FDA regulations on drug safety.
The 1988 document indicated that 3.7 percent of patients attempted suicide while on the blockbuster drug, a rate more than 12 times that cited for any of four other commonly used antidepressants.
The document, which cited clinical trials of 14,198 patients on fluoxetine the generic name for Prozac also stated that 2.3 percent of users suffered psychotic depression while on the drug, more than double the next-highest rate of patients using another antidepressant.
In addition, the paper said that 1.6 percent of patients reported incidents of hostility more than double the rate reported by patients on any of four other commonly used antidepressants.
The trials reviewed in the document said that 0.8 percent of users of Prozac reported causing an intentional injury, eight times the rate associated with any of the other antidepressants.
In the paper, titled "Activation and sedation in fluoxetine clinical trials," the authors said that the drug may produce nervousness, anxiety, agitation or insomnia in 19 percent of patients, and sedation in 13 percent of patients.
The existence of the document obtained by CNN and other documents was reported last week by the British Medical Journal. Its editors said the documents had been reported missing from a 10-year-old murder case, and that they had sent them to the Food and Drug Administration for review.
In a long-awaited move, in January 2005 the FDA approved the language for so-called black-box warnings on antidepressants.
The action came four months after a government panel determined the medicines were linked to suicide in youngsters. As a result, the panel recommended drug makers add the warnings in order to alert doctors to the serious side effects.
The recommendation followed 18 months of controversy over the medicines. The episode cast a harsh spotlight on the pharmaceutical industry after it became known that some drug makers failed to disclose links between their antidepressants and suicide.
A black-box warning is the most severe warning that can be issued about a prescription drug. The information is prominently placed on package inserts and in physician reference manuals that are read by doctors nationwide.
The warning was to be added to several widely prescribed drugs, including Effexor, Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac. Only Prozac was approved for children, but doctors are free to prescribe any medication for patients, which explained widespread usage of many pills.
In a letter to drug makers, the FDA wrote in January 2005 that final labeling should be on company Web sites within two weeks and on all products within 30 days, according to the Pink Sheet, an industry publication. A medication guide was also supposed to be available by Jan. 31.
Flash forward to February, 2005...
The Washington Post reports on Feb. 21, 2005:
Since the arrival of Prozac in 1988, these drugs have transformed psychiatry in the United States, even as persistent critics have warned that their benefits were hyped and their risks ignored. A spate of lawsuits in recent years have claimed that the drugs were responsible for violent and suicidal behavior.
Flash forward to March 31, 2005...
Newstarget reports, "The very first week you start taking antidepressant drugs, your risk of committing suicide quadruples. Antidepressants have long been accused of actually causing suicides and violent behavior, and now research is proving it."
Their article cites specific headlines that hit the front pages in many cities, including:
"Don't forget that the high school students who went on a shooting rampage in Colombine were on antidepressant drugs. So was Phil Hartman's wife when she murdered the actor. Time and time again, the most outrageous acts of violence in our nation are frequently linked to people who use SSRIs (antidepressant drugs)."
The New York Times reports, "The year-long debate over whether antidepressant drugs increase the risk of suicide in some children may soon widen to include adults, as English and Canadian scientists are reporting findings from three new analyses of suicide risk in people over age 18 who have taken the medications."
The story on Prozac is not going away...
If anything, it's building in momentum as more and more clinical trials come to light, and further documents are made public.
Here's what really puzzles me about this picture.
We have a 100% juice product that is made from a berry well known to have a major side effect --- it makes people happy. Safe for children, adults, seniors, diabetics, even pregnant women... It's a natural, whole food, unpasteurized and nutritionally dense product that does far more for your health than simply make you feel good.
Then on the other side of the coin, you have a pill that's "supposed" to make you happy --- yet, according to many of the recent reports and clinical studies flying in, it comes with extremely dangerous side effects for some users.
Yet millions (yes, I said millions) would rather pop a potentially dangerous pill.
Do you see something wrong with this picture, too?
Sources:
NewsTarget March 31, 2005 - Antidepressant drugs quadruple risk of suicides, research shows
Washington Post Feb. 21, 2005 - Study Ties Antidepressants To Suicide
New York Times Feb. 18, 2005 - Antidepressant Safety Debate May Include Adult Patients
Star Ledger Jan. 14, 2005 - FDA Approves Antidepressant Warning Language
CNN Jan. 4, 2005 - Document May Reveal Prozac Risk
ParmExec Jan. 4, 2005 - BMJ TURNS OVER MISSING PROZAC DOCUMENTS TO FDA; LILLY DENIES ANY MISSING DOCUMENTS
The document also suggests that the company attempted to minimize public awareness of the side effects.
The document, made public Monday, Jan. 03/2005 was provided to CNN by the office of Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., who has called for tightening FDA regulations on drug safety.
The 1988 document indicated that 3.7 percent of patients attempted suicide while on the blockbuster drug, a rate more than 12 times that cited for any of four other commonly used antidepressants.
The document, which cited clinical trials of 14,198 patients on fluoxetine the generic name for Prozac also stated that 2.3 percent of users suffered psychotic depression while on the drug, more than double the next-highest rate of patients using another antidepressant.
In addition, the paper said that 1.6 percent of patients reported incidents of hostility more than double the rate reported by patients on any of four other commonly used antidepressants.
The trials reviewed in the document said that 0.8 percent of users of Prozac reported causing an intentional injury, eight times the rate associated with any of the other antidepressants.
In the paper, titled "Activation and sedation in fluoxetine clinical trials," the authors said that the drug may produce nervousness, anxiety, agitation or insomnia in 19 percent of patients, and sedation in 13 percent of patients.
The existence of the document obtained by CNN and other documents was reported last week by the British Medical Journal. Its editors said the documents had been reported missing from a 10-year-old murder case, and that they had sent them to the Food and Drug Administration for review.
In a long-awaited move, in January 2005 the FDA approved the language for so-called black-box warnings on antidepressants.
The action came four months after a government panel determined the medicines were linked to suicide in youngsters. As a result, the panel recommended drug makers add the warnings in order to alert doctors to the serious side effects.
The recommendation followed 18 months of controversy over the medicines. The episode cast a harsh spotlight on the pharmaceutical industry after it became known that some drug makers failed to disclose links between their antidepressants and suicide.
A black-box warning is the most severe warning that can be issued about a prescription drug. The information is prominently placed on package inserts and in physician reference manuals that are read by doctors nationwide.
The warning was to be added to several widely prescribed drugs, including Effexor, Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac. Only Prozac was approved for children, but doctors are free to prescribe any medication for patients, which explained widespread usage of many pills.
In a letter to drug makers, the FDA wrote in January 2005 that final labeling should be on company Web sites within two weeks and on all products within 30 days, according to the Pink Sheet, an industry publication. A medication guide was also supposed to be available by Jan. 31.
Flash forward to February, 2005...
The Washington Post reports on Feb. 21, 2005:
"Adults taking popular antidepressants such as Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft are more than twice as likely to attempt suicide as patients given placebos, according to an analysis of hundreds of clinical trials involving tens of thousands of patients.
The results, published last week in the British Medical Journal, mirror a recent finding of the Food and Drug Administration that the drugs increase suicidal thoughts and behavior among some children and offer support to concerns going back 15 years that the mood-lifting pills have a dark side.
The examination of 702 controlled clinical trials involving 87,650 patients is the most comprehensive look at the subject and is particularly telling because it counted suicide attempts and included patients treated for a variety of conditions, including sexual dysfunction, bulimia, panic disorder and depression."
Since the arrival of Prozac in 1988, these drugs have transformed psychiatry in the United States, even as persistent critics have warned that their benefits were hyped and their risks ignored. A spate of lawsuits in recent years have claimed that the drugs were responsible for violent and suicidal behavior.
Flash forward to March 31, 2005...
Newstarget reports, "The very first week you start taking antidepressant drugs, your risk of committing suicide quadruples. Antidepressants have long been accused of actually causing suicides and violent behavior, and now research is proving it."
Their article cites specific headlines that hit the front pages in many cities, including:
"Don't forget that the high school students who went on a shooting rampage in Colombine were on antidepressant drugs. So was Phil Hartman's wife when she murdered the actor. Time and time again, the most outrageous acts of violence in our nation are frequently linked to people who use SSRIs (antidepressant drugs)."
The New York Times reports, "The year-long debate over whether antidepressant drugs increase the risk of suicide in some children may soon widen to include adults, as English and Canadian scientists are reporting findings from three new analyses of suicide risk in people over age 18 who have taken the medications."
The story on Prozac is not going away...
If anything, it's building in momentum as more and more clinical trials come to light, and further documents are made public.
Here's what really puzzles me about this picture.
We have a 100% juice product that is made from a berry well known to have a major side effect --- it makes people happy. Safe for children, adults, seniors, diabetics, even pregnant women... It's a natural, whole food, unpasteurized and nutritionally dense product that does far more for your health than simply make you feel good.
Then on the other side of the coin, you have a pill that's "supposed" to make you happy --- yet, according to many of the recent reports and clinical studies flying in, it comes with extremely dangerous side effects for some users.
Yet millions (yes, I said millions) would rather pop a potentially dangerous pill.
Do you see something wrong with this picture, too?
Sources:
NewsTarget March 31, 2005 - Antidepressant drugs quadruple risk of suicides, research shows
Washington Post Feb. 21, 2005 - Study Ties Antidepressants To Suicide
New York Times Feb. 18, 2005 - Antidepressant Safety Debate May Include Adult Patients
Star Ledger Jan. 14, 2005 - FDA Approves Antidepressant Warning Language
CNN Jan. 4, 2005 - Document May Reveal Prozac Risk
ParmExec Jan. 4, 2005 - BMJ TURNS OVER MISSING PROZAC DOCUMENTS TO FDA; LILLY DENIES ANY MISSING DOCUMENTS
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Massive Food Recall In UK May Have Spread To China
Here in the USA, some important headlines sometimes don't get much airtime... but this news is recent, so maybe it takes time to trickle down to the western media outlets?
Sudan 1 to IV are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and are banned under European Union rules.
Sudan 1 is a chemical red dye, and prior to 2003 could be found in many ingredients including, salsa, chili sauces, and the like.
Last month it was detected in Worcester sauce manufactured by Premier Foods and several other food products the company produces which prompted one of the largest food recalls in UK history.
Premier Foods informed shareholders on Feb. 24, 2005 that its Branston Hot and Spicy Sweet Pickle and Branston Rich and Fruity Sauce are "at once" being recalled from the shelves.
The news came a few days after the firm set off a chain recall reaction of over 420 well-known processed foods, many of which used the same chili sauce ingredient (which contained the illegal dye) as the one used to produce their Worcestershire sauce.
Used as both a tabletop sauce and food ingredient, the discovery prompted the UK's Food Standards Agency to take immediate action and pull all related products, such as Sainsburys pork sausages and Tesco's chicken and vegetable casserole, out of the consumers' reach.
According to the news in the UK, companies had up to Feb. 24, 2005 to recall products containing the illegal red dye or face prosecution.
"It is their legal responsibility to be checking their foods and to then come to us with any new information on contaminated food products," a spokesperson for the FSA stated to the press.
Food companies failing to do so face prosecution.
That's just the tip of the ice burg. There was a recent report that the problem may have also spread to China with reports that international food maker Heinz has called back chilli sauces and chilli oils that may contain the harmful, and illegal, red dye.
Now... I have to ask... have any similar products been checked here in the USA and Canada?
We'll be watching this story unfold.
Be sure to stay in the loop and subscribe to BLV News.
Sudan 1 to IV are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and are banned under European Union rules.
Sudan 1 is a chemical red dye, and prior to 2003 could be found in many ingredients including, salsa, chili sauces, and the like.
Last month it was detected in Worcester sauce manufactured by Premier Foods and several other food products the company produces which prompted one of the largest food recalls in UK history.
Premier Foods informed shareholders on Feb. 24, 2005 that its Branston Hot and Spicy Sweet Pickle and Branston Rich and Fruity Sauce are "at once" being recalled from the shelves.
The news came a few days after the firm set off a chain recall reaction of over 420 well-known processed foods, many of which used the same chili sauce ingredient (which contained the illegal dye) as the one used to produce their Worcestershire sauce.
Used as both a tabletop sauce and food ingredient, the discovery prompted the UK's Food Standards Agency to take immediate action and pull all related products, such as Sainsburys pork sausages and Tesco's chicken and vegetable casserole, out of the consumers' reach.
According to the news in the UK, companies had up to Feb. 24, 2005 to recall products containing the illegal red dye or face prosecution.
"It is their legal responsibility to be checking their foods and to then come to us with any new information on contaminated food products," a spokesperson for the FSA stated to the press.
Food companies failing to do so face prosecution.
That's just the tip of the ice burg. There was a recent report that the problem may have also spread to China with reports that international food maker Heinz has called back chilli sauces and chilli oils that may contain the harmful, and illegal, red dye.
Now... I have to ask... have any similar products been checked here in the USA and Canada?
We'll be watching this story unfold.
Be sure to stay in the loop and subscribe to BLV News.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Australia to Assess Herbal Ingredients and Claims
In a recent news release at NeutraIngredients Europe (11/03/2005) the announcement came out: "Herbal medicines on the Australian market may need to be reformulated after the government’s decision this week to back a wave of expert recommendations to tighten scrutiny of the complementary medicines sector."
The Australian government said it has backed most of the 49 recommendations from the Expert Committee on Complementary Medicines in the Health System, which was formed following the April 2003 recall of more than 1,600 products, many of them supplements, manufactured by Pan Pharmaceuticals.
The recommendations, published 18 months ago, include the introduction of quality standards for all ingredients used in herbal and complementary medicines, and new guidelines to verify claims made by companies.
“The complementary medicines industry is estimated to be worth over $800 million per year so it is vital that Australians feel confident in the industry and its products,” said Australia’s health secretary Christopher Pyne.
The government's response to the report said the toughest option would result in many products being reformulated or relabelled, or even removed from the market.
The report said that complementary medicines "typically contain a larger number of ingredients than prescription or over-the-counter medicines”.
"Consequently, the identification of a particular ingredient as a potential cause of an adverse reaction is often far more difficult in a complementary medicine."
Under the recommendations, any ingredients suspected of causing foetal abnormalities will be banned from use other than in complementary products subject to the same scrutiny as that given to prescription drugs.
Among the positive points for industry, the medicines authority the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has also been asked to draw up a stakeholder group to identify incentives to encourage innovation and research in complementary medicines, including data protection and market exclusivity.
A database will be established to identify researchers and centers of excellence to carry out complementary medicines research in Australia and there will also be action to create greater awareness among all health professionals and consumers of the potential for complementary medicines to interact with other medicines.
The government’s response to the recommendations are published on the TGA website. (pdf format)
http://www.tga.gov.au/cm/cmresponse.pdf
Important Sidenote: It's important to know when shopping for supplements that many herbal ingredients used to manufacture vitamins and nutrition aids come in 3 different grades --- pharmaceutical grade (the highest grade which our manufacturer uses for all products offered here at Best Liquid Vitamins) --- food grade --- and vetrinary grade. Unfortunately the more than 60 products we carry in supplements and self-care are only available in the USA (with the exception of Goji Juice which is now available in more than 11 countries).
Do you know what grade of ingredients you are getting when you purchase your supplements elsewhere?
The Australian government said it has backed most of the 49 recommendations from the Expert Committee on Complementary Medicines in the Health System, which was formed following the April 2003 recall of more than 1,600 products, many of them supplements, manufactured by Pan Pharmaceuticals.
The recommendations, published 18 months ago, include the introduction of quality standards for all ingredients used in herbal and complementary medicines, and new guidelines to verify claims made by companies.
“The complementary medicines industry is estimated to be worth over $800 million per year so it is vital that Australians feel confident in the industry and its products,” said Australia’s health secretary Christopher Pyne.
The government's response to the report said the toughest option would result in many products being reformulated or relabelled, or even removed from the market.
The report said that complementary medicines "typically contain a larger number of ingredients than prescription or over-the-counter medicines”.
"Consequently, the identification of a particular ingredient as a potential cause of an adverse reaction is often far more difficult in a complementary medicine."
Under the recommendations, any ingredients suspected of causing foetal abnormalities will be banned from use other than in complementary products subject to the same scrutiny as that given to prescription drugs.
Among the positive points for industry, the medicines authority the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has also been asked to draw up a stakeholder group to identify incentives to encourage innovation and research in complementary medicines, including data protection and market exclusivity.
A database will be established to identify researchers and centers of excellence to carry out complementary medicines research in Australia and there will also be action to create greater awareness among all health professionals and consumers of the potential for complementary medicines to interact with other medicines.
The government’s response to the recommendations are published on the TGA website. (pdf format)
http://www.tga.gov.au/cm/cmresponse.pdf
Important Sidenote: It's important to know when shopping for supplements that many herbal ingredients used to manufacture vitamins and nutrition aids come in 3 different grades --- pharmaceutical grade (the highest grade which our manufacturer uses for all products offered here at Best Liquid Vitamins) --- food grade --- and vetrinary grade. Unfortunately the more than 60 products we carry in supplements and self-care are only available in the USA (with the exception of Goji Juice which is now available in more than 11 countries).
Do you know what grade of ingredients you are getting when you purchase your supplements elsewhere?
The Whole Grains Council Officially Launched Its New Food Stamp
The Whole Grains Council Officially Launched Its New Food Stamp
The Whole Grains Council yesterday launched its food stamp to the general public at the Natural Foods Expo West show taking place in Anaheim. (March 2005 Show)
There are three versions of the black and gold stamp:
1) the "good source" stamp for foods containing a half serving of whole grains (8g)
2) the "excellent source" stamp goes on products offering a full serving of whole grains (16g)
3) and the third level – "excellent Source / 100%" – is for foods with a full serving of whole grains and containing no refined grains.
But here's an interesting fact:
The goji berry, which is considered to be the most nutritionally dense food on the planet, contains 13% more protein than even whole wheat.
See http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/gojijuice.html for details.
Our topselling product, Goji Jucie, is 100% juice - and contains over 2.2 pounds of pure sweet goji berry juice in every bottle... but, you won't find the new grain label on the bottle.
The new label is reserved for grain products.
The Whole Grains Council yesterday launched its food stamp to the general public at the Natural Foods Expo West show taking place in Anaheim. (March 2005 Show)
There are three versions of the black and gold stamp:
1) the "good source" stamp for foods containing a half serving of whole grains (8g)
2) the "excellent source" stamp goes on products offering a full serving of whole grains (16g)
3) and the third level – "excellent Source / 100%" – is for foods with a full serving of whole grains and containing no refined grains.
But here's an interesting fact:
The goji berry, which is considered to be the most nutritionally dense food on the planet, contains 13% more protein than even whole wheat.
See http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/gojijuice.html for details.
Our topselling product, Goji Jucie, is 100% juice - and contains over 2.2 pounds of pure sweet goji berry juice in every bottle... but, you won't find the new grain label on the bottle.
The new label is reserved for grain products.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Cockroach Allergens Have Greatest Impact on Childhood Asthma In Many U.S. Cities
Asthma In Inner-City Children - New Study Results Are In
Read Full Story Here: http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
Dust mites and pet allergens were always thought to be the biggest factors that affect asthma in children, but a new study funded by NIEHS states another factor may actually be worse for inner-city children: COCKROACHES
NIH provided $7.5 million to researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and seven other research institutions, including the Data Coordinating Center at Rho, Inc., for the three-year study.
"We found that a majority of homes in Chicago, New York City and the Bronx had cockroach allergen levels high enough to trigger asthma symptoms, while a majority of homes in Dallas and Seattle had dust mite allergen levels above the asthma symptom threshold," said Dr. Rebecca Gruchalla, associate professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and lead author of the study.
"We also discovered that the levels of both of these allergens were influenced by housing type," noted Gruchalla. "Cockroach allergen levels were highest in high-rise apartments, while dust mite concentrations were greatest in detached homes."
According to NIEHS Director Kenneth Olden, Ph.D. "These data confirm that cockroach allergen is the primary contributor to childhood asthma in inner-city home environments. ...However, general cleaning practices, proven extermination techniques and consistent maintenance methods can bring these allergen levels under control."
Cockroach allergens come from several sources such as saliva, fecal material, secretions, cast skins, and dead bodies. People can reduce their exposure to cockroach allergen by eating only in the kitchen and dining room, putting non-refrigerated items in plastic containers or sealable bags, and taking out the garbage on a daily basis. Other measures include repairing leaky faucets, frequent vacuuming of carpeted areas and damp-mopping of hard floors, and regular cleaning of counter tops and other surfaces.
While cockroach allergen exposure did produce an increase in asthma symptoms, researchers did not find an increase in asthma symptoms as a result of exposure to dust mite and pet dander. "Children who tested positive for, and were exposed to, cockroach allergen experienced a significant increase in the number of days with cough, wheezing and chest tightness, number of nights with interrupted sleep, number of missed school days, and number of times they had to slow down or discontinue their play activity," said Gruchalla.
While cockroaches are primarily attracted to water sources and food debris, house dust mites, microscopic spider-like creatures that feed on flakes of human skin, reside in bedding, carpets, upholstery, draperies and other "dust traps." Dust mite allergens are proteins that come from the digestive tracts of mites and are found in mite feces.
The study results are published in the March issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Read Full Story Here: http://www.bestliquidvitamins.com/news.shtml
Dust mites and pet allergens were always thought to be the biggest factors that affect asthma in children, but a new study funded by NIEHS states another factor may actually be worse for inner-city children: COCKROACHES
NIH provided $7.5 million to researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and seven other research institutions, including the Data Coordinating Center at Rho, Inc., for the three-year study.
"We found that a majority of homes in Chicago, New York City and the Bronx had cockroach allergen levels high enough to trigger asthma symptoms, while a majority of homes in Dallas and Seattle had dust mite allergen levels above the asthma symptom threshold," said Dr. Rebecca Gruchalla, associate professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and lead author of the study.
"We also discovered that the levels of both of these allergens were influenced by housing type," noted Gruchalla. "Cockroach allergen levels were highest in high-rise apartments, while dust mite concentrations were greatest in detached homes."
According to NIEHS Director Kenneth Olden, Ph.D. "These data confirm that cockroach allergen is the primary contributor to childhood asthma in inner-city home environments. ...However, general cleaning practices, proven extermination techniques and consistent maintenance methods can bring these allergen levels under control."
Cockroach allergens come from several sources such as saliva, fecal material, secretions, cast skins, and dead bodies. People can reduce their exposure to cockroach allergen by eating only in the kitchen and dining room, putting non-refrigerated items in plastic containers or sealable bags, and taking out the garbage on a daily basis. Other measures include repairing leaky faucets, frequent vacuuming of carpeted areas and damp-mopping of hard floors, and regular cleaning of counter tops and other surfaces.
While cockroach allergen exposure did produce an increase in asthma symptoms, researchers did not find an increase in asthma symptoms as a result of exposure to dust mite and pet dander. "Children who tested positive for, and were exposed to, cockroach allergen experienced a significant increase in the number of days with cough, wheezing and chest tightness, number of nights with interrupted sleep, number of missed school days, and number of times they had to slow down or discontinue their play activity," said Gruchalla.
While cockroaches are primarily attracted to water sources and food debris, house dust mites, microscopic spider-like creatures that feed on flakes of human skin, reside in bedding, carpets, upholstery, draperies and other "dust traps." Dust mite allergens are proteins that come from the digestive tracts of mites and are found in mite feces.
The study results are published in the March issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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