Since this is our live online blog, we're always testing out new things online to increase our reach across the Net. We just stumbled across something specific to blogs and blogging that we found interesting and will be testing in the weeks ahead. It's an automated blog link exchange over at BlogLinker.com that looks promising. The WAHM Diary will keep you up to date on how well this little tool performs.
We just thought we should mention it here because we've had several requests for link exchanges from health related sites and thought this would be a great way for us to automatically help you exchange links with our blog.
Have a super healthy day!
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Does Exercise Boost Immunity?
An interesting article in the Feb. 2005 edition of The Northern Light magazine brings the focus back onto how good exercise can be for you.
We know that exercise can strengthen the heart, tone your muscles, and help maintain an ideal weight, among its many other benefits.
According to the article, new research at Acadia University in Nova Scotia indicates that people who lift weights for 30 minutes 3 times a week have significantly stronger immune systems than a group that didn't lift weights.
Visit BestLiquidVitamins.com for more on the latest health news.
We know that exercise can strengthen the heart, tone your muscles, and help maintain an ideal weight, among its many other benefits.
According to the article, new research at Acadia University in Nova Scotia indicates that people who lift weights for 30 minutes 3 times a week have significantly stronger immune systems than a group that didn't lift weights.
Visit BestLiquidVitamins.com for more on the latest health news.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Perchlorate Has Been Detected in Drinking Water in 26 States
(Get The Latest Health News At Best Liquid Vitamins.)
According to a recent news release by US NewsWire, Perchlorate has been detected in drinking water in 26 states and Puerto Rico, according to an occurrence study released February 9, 2005 by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The AWWA report says, "Most detections are at levels below 12 micrograms per liter."
What's The Concern About Perchlorate In Drinking Water?
According to the California Dept. of Health, perchlorate can interfere with iodide uptake by the thyroid gland. This can result in decreased production of thyroid hormones, which are needed for prenatal and postnatal growth and development, as well as for normal metabolism and mental function in the adult.
What Is Perchlorate?
According to the USA Dept. of Defense, perchlorate (Cl04-) is both a man-made and naturally occurring compound. In solid form, it is a type of salt. Perchlorate dissolves easily and moves quickly in groundwater and surface water. Once dissolved in water it remains in water for a very long time.
Ammonium perchlorate is an efficient and stable oxidizer used in solid fuel for rockets and missiles.
The USA Environmental Protection Agency has established an official reference dose for perchlorate which is consistent with the recommended reference dose included in the National Academy of Science’s January 2005 report. A reference dose is a scientific estimate of a daily exposure level that is not expected to cause adverse health effects in humans.
The reference dose will be used in EPA's ongoing efforts to address perchlorate in drinking water. It is important to note that the reference dose in EPA's draft assessment represents a preliminary estimate of a protective health level and is not a drinking water standard.
According to the EPA, wastes from the manufacture and improper disposal of perchlorate-containing chemicals are increasingly being discovered in soil and water.
Wired News reports, "More recently, perchlorate has been detected in the majority of the nation's milk and lettuce supply. High concentrations of the chemical are thought to disrupt the thyroid gland, which regulates metabolism and is linked to the development of motor skills in children."
Their report is based on a study released in November 2004 by the FDA in which 94% of the milk and lettuce samples tested revealed perchlorate contamination. Though the FDA study didn't explore how perchlorate gets into lettuce or milk, scientists believe it enters the water stream through industrial leaks. It is then thought to be taken up by, and concentrated in, plants and animals.
In the above referenced report survey, the FDA found an average concentration of 5.76 parts per billion of perchlorate in the 104 milk samples it studied. In 128 samples of green leaf, red leaf, iceberg and romaine lettuce, the agency found an average concentration of 10.49 parts per billion.
What Are Considered "Safe" Limits For Perchlorate?
Adults can tolerate nearly 25 times more of the potentially toxic chemical perchlorate in their drinking water than previously thought, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday, Feb. 19, 2005.
According to the new EPA guideline, humans can consume up to 0.7 micrograms of perchlorate per day for each kilogram of body weight without experiencing "adverse health effects." Based on the assumption that a 70-kilogram (154-pound) adult drinks 2 liters of water each day, the EPA estimates that 24.5 parts of perchlorate to 1 billion parts of water is a safe limit for water quality.
EPA spokeswoman Cynthia Bergman stressed that 24.5 ppb is just a preliminary figure and added that it was based on the findings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Bill Walker, vice president of the Environmental Working Group's West Coast operations stated in November 2004, people with existing thyroid problems and pregnant women should monitor the total amount of perchlorate they ingest each day.
"We found that there are some people out there -- like the 1.6 million people of child-bearing age -- who are eating a diet very heavy in lettuce," he said. "This could be exceeding the EPA's recommended safe dose."
What Actions Are Being Taken By The Dept. of Defense (DoD) Regarding Perchlorate?
The DoD has an entire task force dedicated to perchlorate.
They have been working collaboratively with EPA, DOE, NASA and a variety of other federal, state, local and tribal entities since the 1990s to better understand and address perchlorate.
DoD has spent $59 million to date on the following initiatives:
• perchlorate detection methods,
• perchlorate occurrence studies,
• human health effects studies,
• pollution prevention measures
• treatment technologies, and
• site assessment and cleanup efforts
The two types of perchlorate most frequently used by DoD are ammonium perchlorate and potassium perchlorate. Ammonium perchlorate is used in rocket and missile propellants. Potassium perchlorate is used as an oxidizer in pyrotechnics such as training simulators, flares, hand grenade delays, and aircraft countermeasures.
Today, DoD makes every effort to prevent releases of perchlorate into the environment.
Sources:
AWWA Government Affairs - Perchlorate Occurrence Report - PDF file [2.8MB Download Size - Adobi Acrobat Required]
US NewsWire MediaLink Worldwide - Perchlorate Detected in Drinking Water in 26 States...
Dept. Of Defense Percholate Workgroup - Percholate Facts
USA Environmental Protection Agency - Perchlorate
USA Environmental Protection Agency - Perchlorate and Perchlorate Salts Risk Information
Wired News - EPA Sets Perchlorate Guideline
Wired News - Rocket Fuel in Milk, Lettuce
California Dept. Of Health Services - Perchlorate in California Drinking Water:
Overview and Links
USA Food And Drug Administration - Perchlorate Questions and Answers
USA Food And Drug Administration - Exploratory Data on Perchlorate in Food
California State-wide Summary of Perchlorate-Contaminated Sites - Joint GEOTRACKER SWRCB And DTSC Perchlorate Confirmed Contaminant Site Data
According to a recent news release by US NewsWire, Perchlorate has been detected in drinking water in 26 states and Puerto Rico, according to an occurrence study released February 9, 2005 by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The AWWA report says, "Most detections are at levels below 12 micrograms per liter."
What's The Concern About Perchlorate In Drinking Water?
According to the California Dept. of Health, perchlorate can interfere with iodide uptake by the thyroid gland. This can result in decreased production of thyroid hormones, which are needed for prenatal and postnatal growth and development, as well as for normal metabolism and mental function in the adult.
What Is Perchlorate?
According to the USA Dept. of Defense, perchlorate (Cl04-) is both a man-made and naturally occurring compound. In solid form, it is a type of salt. Perchlorate dissolves easily and moves quickly in groundwater and surface water. Once dissolved in water it remains in water for a very long time.
Ammonium perchlorate is an efficient and stable oxidizer used in solid fuel for rockets and missiles.
The USA Environmental Protection Agency has established an official reference dose for perchlorate which is consistent with the recommended reference dose included in the National Academy of Science’s January 2005 report. A reference dose is a scientific estimate of a daily exposure level that is not expected to cause adverse health effects in humans.
The reference dose will be used in EPA's ongoing efforts to address perchlorate in drinking water. It is important to note that the reference dose in EPA's draft assessment represents a preliminary estimate of a protective health level and is not a drinking water standard.
According to the EPA, wastes from the manufacture and improper disposal of perchlorate-containing chemicals are increasingly being discovered in soil and water.
Wired News reports, "More recently, perchlorate has been detected in the majority of the nation's milk and lettuce supply. High concentrations of the chemical are thought to disrupt the thyroid gland, which regulates metabolism and is linked to the development of motor skills in children."
Their report is based on a study released in November 2004 by the FDA in which 94% of the milk and lettuce samples tested revealed perchlorate contamination. Though the FDA study didn't explore how perchlorate gets into lettuce or milk, scientists believe it enters the water stream through industrial leaks. It is then thought to be taken up by, and concentrated in, plants and animals.
In the above referenced report survey, the FDA found an average concentration of 5.76 parts per billion of perchlorate in the 104 milk samples it studied. In 128 samples of green leaf, red leaf, iceberg and romaine lettuce, the agency found an average concentration of 10.49 parts per billion.
What Are Considered "Safe" Limits For Perchlorate?
Adults can tolerate nearly 25 times more of the potentially toxic chemical perchlorate in their drinking water than previously thought, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday, Feb. 19, 2005.
According to the new EPA guideline, humans can consume up to 0.7 micrograms of perchlorate per day for each kilogram of body weight without experiencing "adverse health effects." Based on the assumption that a 70-kilogram (154-pound) adult drinks 2 liters of water each day, the EPA estimates that 24.5 parts of perchlorate to 1 billion parts of water is a safe limit for water quality.
EPA spokeswoman Cynthia Bergman stressed that 24.5 ppb is just a preliminary figure and added that it was based on the findings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Bill Walker, vice president of the Environmental Working Group's West Coast operations stated in November 2004, people with existing thyroid problems and pregnant women should monitor the total amount of perchlorate they ingest each day.
"We found that there are some people out there -- like the 1.6 million people of child-bearing age -- who are eating a diet very heavy in lettuce," he said. "This could be exceeding the EPA's recommended safe dose."
What Actions Are Being Taken By The Dept. of Defense (DoD) Regarding Perchlorate?
The DoD has an entire task force dedicated to perchlorate.
They have been working collaboratively with EPA, DOE, NASA and a variety of other federal, state, local and tribal entities since the 1990s to better understand and address perchlorate.
DoD has spent $59 million to date on the following initiatives:
• perchlorate detection methods,
• perchlorate occurrence studies,
• human health effects studies,
• pollution prevention measures
• treatment technologies, and
• site assessment and cleanup efforts
The two types of perchlorate most frequently used by DoD are ammonium perchlorate and potassium perchlorate. Ammonium perchlorate is used in rocket and missile propellants. Potassium perchlorate is used as an oxidizer in pyrotechnics such as training simulators, flares, hand grenade delays, and aircraft countermeasures.
Today, DoD makes every effort to prevent releases of perchlorate into the environment.
Sources:
AWWA Government Affairs - Perchlorate Occurrence Report - PDF file [2.8MB Download Size - Adobi Acrobat Required]
US NewsWire MediaLink Worldwide - Perchlorate Detected in Drinking Water in 26 States...
Dept. Of Defense Percholate Workgroup - Percholate Facts
USA Environmental Protection Agency - Perchlorate
USA Environmental Protection Agency - Perchlorate and Perchlorate Salts Risk Information
Wired News - EPA Sets Perchlorate Guideline
Wired News - Rocket Fuel in Milk, Lettuce
California Dept. Of Health Services - Perchlorate in California Drinking Water:
Overview and Links
USA Food And Drug Administration - Perchlorate Questions and Answers
USA Food And Drug Administration - Exploratory Data on Perchlorate in Food
California State-wide Summary of Perchlorate-Contaminated Sites - Joint GEOTRACKER SWRCB And DTSC Perchlorate Confirmed Contaminant Site Data
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Feeling Exhausted? Here's a great tip!
If you often feel fatigued, it could be time to head for the treadmill. According the "The Northern Light" magazine, researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway asked some 6,000 women about their exercise habits and how often they felt tired.
When they followed up 15 months later, they found that study sujects who had exercised at least 20 minutes once a week were, on average, 30% less likely to feel fatigued.
A little exercise goes a long way toward building strength and beating exhaustion!
Read more fun facts at Best Liquid Vitamins!
When they followed up 15 months later, they found that study sujects who had exercised at least 20 minutes once a week were, on average, 30% less likely to feel fatigued.
A little exercise goes a long way toward building strength and beating exhaustion!
Read more fun facts at Best Liquid Vitamins!
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
McDonald's Lawsuits Settled
Two law suits against fast food giant McDonald's have been settled in favor of the plaintiffs.
McDonald's announced in September 2002 that it was voluntarily changing to a cooking oil with less trans fat and that the change would be completed by February 2003. However, McDonald's encountered operational issues and the oil was not changed. Plaintiffs claimed in the lawsuits that McDonald's did not take sufficient steps to inform the public that it had not changed the oil.
In accordance with the settlements in both law suits, McDonald's will pay $7,500 to BanTransFats.com, and $7,500 to Plaintiff Katherine Fettke which she is donating to charity. There are also a large list of other costs McDonald's will be footing the bill on according to the "Terms of Settlement."
For the full details as well as additional information on trans fatty acids, check out the full story at Best Liquid Vitamins in our Natural Health News posted Feb. 15, 2005
Eat healthy and be well. We appreciate you!
McDonald's announced in September 2002 that it was voluntarily changing to a cooking oil with less trans fat and that the change would be completed by February 2003. However, McDonald's encountered operational issues and the oil was not changed. Plaintiffs claimed in the lawsuits that McDonald's did not take sufficient steps to inform the public that it had not changed the oil.
In accordance with the settlements in both law suits, McDonald's will pay $7,500 to BanTransFats.com, and $7,500 to Plaintiff Katherine Fettke which she is donating to charity. There are also a large list of other costs McDonald's will be footing the bill on according to the "Terms of Settlement."
For the full details as well as additional information on trans fatty acids, check out the full story at Best Liquid Vitamins in our Natural Health News posted Feb. 15, 2005
Eat healthy and be well. We appreciate you!
Monday, February 14, 2005
Attack on Health Supplements Exposed!
We've been receiving emails about this from sources "very high up" in the Nutrition Industry, including Len Clements (an expert witness often called upon by the FTC for his legal expertise) and many more.
When the first email arrived, I didn't have much time to check deeper into things.
Since then, more than 50 additional emails from several different sources began pouring into my inbox --- all urging us at Best Liquid Vitamins to expose this information to our loyal visitors and customers. I still haven't had time to read through all the shocking reports and news...
Here's a copy of what John Herring wrote:
Can you imagine paying $300 for a bottle of low-potency vitamins? What about having to get a prescription for vitamin C? Think that's farfetched? Think again.
Efforts are underway right now to classify essential vitamins, herbs, minerals, and enzymes as pharmaceutical drugs, putting them under rigorous government regulation and control. Eventually these natural products would be manufactured from synthetic materials and available only by prescription.
"Not in my lifetime," you say? How about August of 2005?
That's when the Directive on Dietary Supplements (legislation that was introduced by a U.N.-sponsored commission) goes into effect in the European Union (EU). Starting in August, vitamin and herbal supplements in Europe will have to be "proven safe and effective" before they can be sold to the public. This will result in a ban on nearly 300 vitamin and mineral ingredients (many of which are in the same form as those found in food) and the removal of some 5,000 products from the market.
But that couldn't happen here in the U.S. Could it?
According to the Federal Register, the FDA Policy on Standards reads: "Where a relevant international standard exists, or completion is imminent, it will generally be used in preference to a domestic standard." So much for national sovereignty.
There is a serious conflict of interest going on.
On the one hand, all of us are being encouraged to eat smarter and get regular exercise, with the belief that we can all get far healthier through choosing proper natural foods we consume through our daily diet. And many medical practitioners also support supplementing your diet to ensure you are getting enough of everything you need to stay healthy.
On the other hand, some powerful force is pushing buttons at very high levels of government.
Are they saying we're not intelligent enough to make healthy choices? Are they implying even our own Doctors are not smart enough to choose safely for us?
I'm a determined Mom who will do everything I can for my child to give him the best support in every possible way.
And something tells me there are a lot more Moms and Dads out there just like me --- who care passionately about the health of their families --- and would do the same.
Are you currently taking supplements that ARE working well for you and your family?
If so, I think you really need to be aware of the plans underfoot. Here's the copy of Len's letter to us:
2/12/2005
MarketWave Alert #46
If you are involved in a nutrition based company, or you just care about your health and your right to choose what supplements you use, please read the notice below. I know a lot of these kinds of warnings make their way through cyberspace all the time, and so many of them are overreactions or completely baseless that it's easy to get jaded and ignore them. Please don't ignore this one. This threat is very real. Although there are those who will claim this CODEX bill described here has a very slim chance of ever passing, I would not underestimate the lobbying power of the drug companies.
The massive public response to the FDA's last attempt to regulate dietary supplements is what got the DSHEA act passed in 1994. It's time to let them know once again how you feel about a Megadose of Vitamin C being declared a drug and quadrupling in price. As hard as it might be to believe that this could actually happen, do what I just did and check it out for yourself. It's scary what's going on right now under the radar of tens-of-millions of American consumers.
Please act now. The clock is ticking and time is almost up.
Len Clements
MarketWave, Inc.READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT HEALTH MESSAGE BELOW AND CONTACT EVERYONE.
Your right to choose your vitamin, mineral and other supplements may end in June of this year (2005).
After that U.S. supplements will be defined and controlled by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The CODEX ALIMENTARIUS (Food Code) is setting the supplement standard in all countries in the WTO. They will be enforced by the WTO and will over ride U.S. laws. The U.S. President and Congress agreed to this take-over when the WTO Treaty was signed. Violations are punished by WTO trade sanctions, CODEX drastically restricts vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements. CODEX met secretly in November, 2004 and finalized step 8 (the final stage), to begin implementation in June, 2005.
The CODE includes:
1) No supplement can be sold for preventive or therapeutic use.
2) Any potency higher than RDA (minimal strength) is a drug requiring a prescription and must be produced by drug companies. Over 5000 safe items now in health stores will be banned, terminating health stores as we now know them.
3) CODEX regulations become binding internationally.
4) New supplements are banned unless given very expensive CODEX testing and approval.
CODEX now applies to Norway and Germany, among others, where zinc tablets rose from $4 per bottle to $52. Echinacea (an ancient immune-enhancement herb) rose from $14 to $153 (both examples are now allowed by prescription only). They are now drugs! Vitamin C above 200mg, niacin above 32mg, vitamin B6 above 4mg are banned over-the-counter. No amino acids (arginine, lysine, camitine etc = essential amino acids!), essential fatty acids (omegas 3, 6, 9, etc), or other essential supplements such as DMEA, DHEA, CoQ10, MSM, beta-carotene, etc, are allowed.
The CODEX rules are not based on real science. They are made by a few people meeting in secret not necessarily scientists. In 1993 the FDA and drug corporations tried to put all supplements under restriction and prescription. But over 4 million Americans told Congress and the President to protect their freedom of choice on health supplements. The DSHEA Law was passed in 1994, which does so. But this will be over ruled by CODEX and the World Trade Organization.
Virtually nothing about it has been in the media. What the drug corporations have failed to do through Congress they have gotten by sneak attack through CODEX with the help of a silent media. What can be done at this late hour?
1) Spread the word as much as possible. Please look at these websites, and inform yourselves fully at http://ahha.org/codex.htm; www.iahf.com. and www.alliance-natural-health.org.
2) Oppose bills S.722 and H.R.3377. These support the CODEX restrictions with U.S. laws, changing the DSHEA law.
3) Support H. R. 1146 which would restore the sovereignty of the U.S. Constitution over CODEX.
4) Express your wishes to the President, Senators and Representatives ASAP.
5) Contact health marketing groups that can get their members to inform the government.
Are you as concerned about this information as I am? If so, send an SOS through this link.
Thank you for taking the time to read this important information and taking action today.
Live long and stay healthy. We appreciate you!
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Dr. Earl Mindell To Speak At The United Nations
Late last night, I was on a fairly long phone call with Dr. Earl Mindell, author of the world's number one bestseller and longest selling book on nutrition - The Vitamin Bible For The 21sth Century - getting some additional information from him for a television producer who contacted us expressing an interest in a live interview with him.
That's how we found out about the upcoming event at the United Nations.
Dr. Mindell has been invited to speak before the United Nations on the subject of anti-aging and nutrition in April of this year - 2005.
If you would like all the details, be sure to contact us at Best Liquid Vitamins. We'll be happy to provide more information.
Also, we have a copy of Dr. Mindell's bio for those of you in the press looking for more info. If you would like for us to arrange a connection for a possible future review, article, interview, or television appearance, we'll be happy to help.
Have a wonderful and healthy day!
That's how we found out about the upcoming event at the United Nations.
Dr. Mindell has been invited to speak before the United Nations on the subject of anti-aging and nutrition in April of this year - 2005.
If you would like all the details, be sure to contact us at Best Liquid Vitamins. We'll be happy to provide more information.
Also, we have a copy of Dr. Mindell's bio for those of you in the press looking for more info. If you would like for us to arrange a connection for a possible future review, article, interview, or television appearance, we'll be happy to help.
Have a wonderful and healthy day!
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Don't Overlook The Anti-Aging Properties
Press Release 02-07-2005:
Considered by experts to be the most nutritionally dense food on our planet, many alternative health practitioners and marketers alike are spreading the word about the remarkable health benefits for the goji berry known by its latin term Lycium Barbarum.
The recent printing of "The Doctor's Report" is packed with testimonial after testimonial from several professional Medical Doctors, both on a personal level as well as results they have seen with their patients. With the overwhelming flood of positive health stories pouring in, the number one benefit for this tiny red berry might be easily overlooked.
However, now that the juice form of the original bloodline for the goji berry referenced in Ancient Asian texts has been available for just over a year, long term users have been reporting some pretty amazing anti-aging results that are worth noting.
We've been receiving several testimonials supporting the anti-aging claims and studies, including: darker hair color, more youthful and radiant skin, increased flexibility and stamina, increased mental clarity, and much more.
On one recent call, a gentleman gleefully announced his hair was growing back after 20 years of being bald. Unfortunately we didn't catch his name and don't have before and after pictures to substantiate his claim. He did tell us that he has been drinking the juice daily for just over 11 months. And he was thrilled to tell us he couldn't wait to find out if his barber remembered him. He couldn't wait to see his reaction.
If you passed the goji berry by when the news first broke about this powerful juice, it might be time to come back and take a closer look.
You can contact us at www.bestliquidvitamins.com for a free copy of "The Doctor's Report" as well as any additional information on the subject.
Around our home, one thing has definitely resulted from our daily consumption of the juice. We've all felt the effects of the "happy berry" in more ways than one.
Considered by experts to be the most nutritionally dense food on our planet, many alternative health practitioners and marketers alike are spreading the word about the remarkable health benefits for the goji berry known by its latin term Lycium Barbarum.
The recent printing of "The Doctor's Report" is packed with testimonial after testimonial from several professional Medical Doctors, both on a personal level as well as results they have seen with their patients. With the overwhelming flood of positive health stories pouring in, the number one benefit for this tiny red berry might be easily overlooked.
However, now that the juice form of the original bloodline for the goji berry referenced in Ancient Asian texts has been available for just over a year, long term users have been reporting some pretty amazing anti-aging results that are worth noting.
We've been receiving several testimonials supporting the anti-aging claims and studies, including: darker hair color, more youthful and radiant skin, increased flexibility and stamina, increased mental clarity, and much more.
On one recent call, a gentleman gleefully announced his hair was growing back after 20 years of being bald. Unfortunately we didn't catch his name and don't have before and after pictures to substantiate his claim. He did tell us that he has been drinking the juice daily for just over 11 months. And he was thrilled to tell us he couldn't wait to find out if his barber remembered him. He couldn't wait to see his reaction.
If you passed the goji berry by when the news first broke about this powerful juice, it might be time to come back and take a closer look.
You can contact us at www.bestliquidvitamins.com for a free copy of "The Doctor's Report" as well as any additional information on the subject.
Around our home, one thing has definitely resulted from our daily consumption of the juice. We've all felt the effects of the "happy berry" in more ways than one.
Fun Facts: Plant Sterol Esters - Plant Stanol Esters
Have you ever heard of plant sterol esters and plant stanol esters?
Don't feel bad if you haven't.
There's so much to learn about fruits and vegetables when you start getting into the nuts and bolts of their overall makeup.
Plant sterols are present naturally in small quantities in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, cereals, legumes, vegetable oils, and other plant sources.
Plant stanols occur in even smaller quantities in many of the same sources. Both stanols and sterols are essential components of plant cell membranes and structurally resemble cholesterol.
For more information on plant sterols and plant stanols, check out the latest edition of BLV News at Best Liquid Vitamins.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't feel bad if you haven't.
There's so much to learn about fruits and vegetables when you start getting into the nuts and bolts of their overall makeup.
Plant sterols are present naturally in small quantities in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, cereals, legumes, vegetable oils, and other plant sources.
Plant stanols occur in even smaller quantities in many of the same sources. Both stanols and sterols are essential components of plant cell membranes and structurally resemble cholesterol.
For more information on plant sterols and plant stanols, check out the latest edition of BLV News at Best Liquid Vitamins.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
HOT! The Latest News On Carcinogens
Here's the latest news on carcinogens from BLV.
The Department of Health and Human Services released its Eleventh Edition of the Report on Carcinogens yesterday (January 31, 2004), adding seventeen substances to the growing list of cancer-causing agents, bringing the total to 246.
For the first time ever, viruses are listed in the report: hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and some human papillomaviruses that cause common sexually transmitted diseases. Other new listings include lead and lead
compounds, X-rays, compounds found in grilled meats, and a host of substances used in textile dyes, paints and inks.
For the full text of the press release, see:
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/news/canceragents.htm
It's a real eye-opener!
The Department of Health and Human Services released its Eleventh Edition of the Report on Carcinogens yesterday (January 31, 2004), adding seventeen substances to the growing list of cancer-causing agents, bringing the total to 246.
For the first time ever, viruses are listed in the report: hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and some human papillomaviruses that cause common sexually transmitted diseases. Other new listings include lead and lead
compounds, X-rays, compounds found in grilled meats, and a host of substances used in textile dyes, paints and inks.
For the full text of the press release, see:
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/news/canceragents.htm
It's a real eye-opener!
7 Tips For Better Sleep
A recent NSF "Sleep in America" poll found that "60% of American adults experience sleep problems".
There are two kinds of sleep in a normal sleep cycle - rapid eye movement or dreaming sleep (REM) and quiet sleep (non-REM). Everyone has about four or five cycles of REM and non-REM sleep a night. For older people, the amount of time spent in the deepest stages of non-REM sleep decreases.
The bottom line on sleeping is this: Adequate sleep is as essential to health and peak performance as exercise and good nutrition.
We've put together a comprehensive article on the subject ...including 7 tips for better sleep... at Best Liquid Vitamins to help everyone have pleasant dreams. Enjoy!
There are two kinds of sleep in a normal sleep cycle - rapid eye movement or dreaming sleep (REM) and quiet sleep (non-REM). Everyone has about four or five cycles of REM and non-REM sleep a night. For older people, the amount of time spent in the deepest stages of non-REM sleep decreases.
The bottom line on sleeping is this: Adequate sleep is as essential to health and peak performance as exercise and good nutrition.
We've put together a comprehensive article on the subject ...including 7 tips for better sleep... at Best Liquid Vitamins to help everyone have pleasant dreams. Enjoy!
Friday, January 28, 2005
Lastest News - Including the Vitamin E Controversy
Our latest articles are now online in the Best Liquid Vitamins Health News center.
Included in the latest is an interesting article regarding the Vitamin E report that hit the headlines in November 2004. Not everyone agrees with the report, and just wait 'til you find out why.
Also, an important update for all participants in our Customer Appreciation Give Away. We're trying to contact everyone as quickly as we can so they can receive a full sized sample of their choice. If you were a participant but have not yet received an email from us, be sure to contact us. We're eager to announce the results to all our visitors.
Stay tuned --- we have some more exciting events coming your way very soon!
By the way, did you know Dr. Earl Mindell often refers to Goji Juice as "Liquid Love" ...? What a terrific Valentines Day Gift to send to your Valentine this year!
Included in the latest is an interesting article regarding the Vitamin E report that hit the headlines in November 2004. Not everyone agrees with the report, and just wait 'til you find out why.
Also, an important update for all participants in our Customer Appreciation Give Away. We're trying to contact everyone as quickly as we can so they can receive a full sized sample of their choice. If you were a participant but have not yet received an email from us, be sure to contact us. We're eager to announce the results to all our visitors.
Stay tuned --- we have some more exciting events coming your way very soon!
By the way, did you know Dr. Earl Mindell often refers to Goji Juice as "Liquid Love" ...? What a terrific Valentines Day Gift to send to your Valentine this year!
Friday, January 21, 2005
The Looming Milk Controversy?
Fast on the heels of the new Dietary Guidelines released in the USA last week comes both applause from calcium advocates and concerns among some scientists, who say the powerful dairy industry overstates milk's attributes, understates possible health risks and wields too much influence over consumers.
Can milk actually be dangerous to your health? If it comes from the USA, some experts around the world are saying YES!
Has the value of milk in the USA been dramatically overstated?
Is the $21 Billion Dollar milk industry hiding something from us all?
Check out the latest article "The Looming Milk Controversy" at Best Liquid Vitamins, and stay tuned into our Blog as we follow this very interesting, yet slow-breaking news on the health front!
Can milk actually be dangerous to your health? If it comes from the USA, some experts around the world are saying YES!
Has the value of milk in the USA been dramatically overstated?
Is the $21 Billion Dollar milk industry hiding something from us all?
Check out the latest article "The Looming Milk Controversy" at Best Liquid Vitamins, and stay tuned into our Blog as we follow this very interesting, yet slow-breaking news on the health front!
Thursday, January 20, 2005
New Dietary Food Guidelines Released By The USA
On January 13 the USA released its new dietary guidelines to the public.
The new U.S.A. dietary guidelines call for Americans to reduce their calorie intake and increase their amount of exercise.
Released by the departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, the guidelines form the basis for federal nutrition programs and will be used to update the U.S. food pyramid for the first time since it was developed 12 years ago.
We believe this update is long overdue.
The new recommendations drew heavily from a series of Institute of Medicine reports that examine which nutrients are necessary for good health, and in what quantities. The reports establish reference values called Dietary Reference Intakes for a number of nutrients, including sodium, water, and fats.
Find out more about it in our News Section at Best Liquid Vitamins.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Congratulations Dr. Mindell - For NNFA President's Award Recipient!
Dr. Earl Mindell was honored by the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) in 2004 as a recipient of the President's Award. This award was created to recognize an individual who has made long-time contributions to the natural products industry, or has made a one-time, uniquely significant impact on the industry.
Although we don't have the full details for this prestigious honor, here at Best Liquid Vitamins, we personally believe Dr. Mindell qualifies in both categories.
His long-time contributions include over 40 years as an author in the natural science field with several best selling books, including his best ever - "The Vitamin Bible" - now in its 25th year of print having sold well over 10 Million Copies worldwide translated into more than 37 different languages.
And without a doubt in our minds, his latest one-time uniquely significant impact surely has to be the formulation and standardization processes used to bring Goji to the world in the form of the highly potent cold-chill processed non-pasteurized juice we love so much - Himalayan Goji™ Juice. The impact this product is having on people is already being experienced in several parts around the world. Congratulations Dr. Earl Mindell! We appreciate all you do!
About The NNFA:
Established in 1936, the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) is the oldest and largest, non-profit trade organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the natural products industry for both retailers and suppliers. The organization is made up of nearly 8,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements and health and beauty aids.
NNFA unites a diverse membership, from the smallest health food store to the largest dietary supplement manufacturer. NNFA is recognized for its strong lobbying presence in Washington, D.C., where it serves as the industry watchdog on regulatory and legislative issues.
In 1994, NNFA played a key role in the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). This important legislation strikes a balance between the need for consumers to have access to and information about safe and effective dietary supplements while also preserving the government's interest in protecting the public from unsafe products and false and misleading claims.
In addition to offices in Newport Beach, California, and Washington, DC, NNFA has seven regional offices located throughout the United States and is governed by a 22-member board of directors.
Although we don't have the full details for this prestigious honor, here at Best Liquid Vitamins, we personally believe Dr. Mindell qualifies in both categories.
His long-time contributions include over 40 years as an author in the natural science field with several best selling books, including his best ever - "The Vitamin Bible" - now in its 25th year of print having sold well over 10 Million Copies worldwide translated into more than 37 different languages.
And without a doubt in our minds, his latest one-time uniquely significant impact surely has to be the formulation and standardization processes used to bring Goji to the world in the form of the highly potent cold-chill processed non-pasteurized juice we love so much - Himalayan Goji™ Juice. The impact this product is having on people is already being experienced in several parts around the world. Congratulations Dr. Earl Mindell! We appreciate all you do!
About The NNFA:
Established in 1936, the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) is the oldest and largest, non-profit trade organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the natural products industry for both retailers and suppliers. The organization is made up of nearly 8,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements and health and beauty aids.
NNFA unites a diverse membership, from the smallest health food store to the largest dietary supplement manufacturer. NNFA is recognized for its strong lobbying presence in Washington, D.C., where it serves as the industry watchdog on regulatory and legislative issues.
In 1994, NNFA played a key role in the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). This important legislation strikes a balance between the need for consumers to have access to and information about safe and effective dietary supplements while also preserving the government's interest in protecting the public from unsafe products and false and misleading claims.
In addition to offices in Newport Beach, California, and Washington, DC, NNFA has seven regional offices located throughout the United States and is governed by a 22-member board of directors.
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Living with Arthritis
"Arthritis" is actually an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that collectively affect nearly 70 million adults (about one in every three) and 300,000 children in America alone.
Personally, I've suffered with rheumatoid arthritis (diagonosed when I was 22 yrs. old) and also osteoporosis (diagnosed at 25 yrs. of age) for many years. Our recent news item on the subject is just the tip of the ice burg for additional information we'll be bringing to the site for this subject.
Click Here To Read More about what arthritis is and subscribe to our BLV News for updates soon coming to Best Liquid Vitamins.
Personally, I've suffered with rheumatoid arthritis (diagonosed when I was 22 yrs. old) and also osteoporosis (diagnosed at 25 yrs. of age) for many years. Our recent news item on the subject is just the tip of the ice burg for additional information we'll be bringing to the site for this subject.
Click Here To Read More about what arthritis is and subscribe to our BLV News for updates soon coming to Best Liquid Vitamins.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Beware Of The Risks Involved With Over-Exercising
When it comes to those exercise New Years Resolutions --- we caution "Easy does it!"
Yes, for years we've been saying the cornerstones of good health have always included a proper diet and plenty of exercise, after all ...at Best Liquid Vitamins we're all about health and nutrition.
BUT ... too much of a good thing, well... you know how the rest of the saying goes.
So, how much is too much? Learn more in our recent Fitness And Sports news article. We hope it will help you stay safe and keep that resolution!
Yes, for years we've been saying the cornerstones of good health have always included a proper diet and plenty of exercise, after all ...at Best Liquid Vitamins we're all about health and nutrition.
BUT ... too much of a good thing, well... you know how the rest of the saying goes.
So, how much is too much? Learn more in our recent Fitness And Sports news article. We hope it will help you stay safe and keep that resolution!
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Today's Produce May Contain Fewer Nutrients?
Supporters of vitamins and nutrition supplements are about to get some surprising backing in the form of a new study released in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition" published in December 2004.
Cynics and skeptics alike often scoffed at supporters when they made claims that the nutritional values in food grown today have dropped in nutritional value. The cynics stated the only studies or documentation to support such claims were done in an old report dating back to the 60's ...not current data.
Well... it's time for cynics to stand aside. Don't miss the full shocking details ... read the article on the most recent study here ...and find out why we are such strong supporters of supplementing your diet with Goji Juice.
Cynics and skeptics alike often scoffed at supporters when they made claims that the nutritional values in food grown today have dropped in nutritional value. The cynics stated the only studies or documentation to support such claims were done in an old report dating back to the 60's ...not current data.
Well... it's time for cynics to stand aside. Don't miss the full shocking details ... read the article on the most recent study here ...and find out why we are such strong supporters of supplementing your diet with Goji Juice.
Vitamin D Rises In Importance
An article released by the New York Times on Dec. 29, 2004 is pushing the often overlooked and undervalued Vitamin D to the forefront.
We've often heard experts claim eating a balanced diet with enough calcium and Vitamin D is a key step in the prevention of osteoporosis.
However, it's quite possible the often overlooked Vitamin D is far more important to us all. It's even possible the USDA may be raising the RDA on this essential vitamin.
Visit the latest Nutrition News section at Best Liquid Vitamins for the full story.
We've often heard experts claim eating a balanced diet with enough calcium and Vitamin D is a key step in the prevention of osteoporosis.
However, it's quite possible the often overlooked Vitamin D is far more important to us all. It's even possible the USDA may be raising the RDA on this essential vitamin.
Visit the latest Nutrition News section at Best Liquid Vitamins for the full story.
Sunday, January 02, 2005
Yummy new recipes!
We've posted some yummy new healthy recipes on our site this past week. Keep in mind, we generally send out a monthly round up through BLV News with the tastiest, easiest, and healthiest new recipes added to our site. Enjoy!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
