Natural Products Association Trade Show Commences 72nd Year
from the Natural Products Association
The inaugural year of the partnership between New Hope Natural Media and the Natural Products Association to produce Natural MarketPlace (www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com) drew more than 5,000 industry members (3,532 in the buyer categories) to a myriad of meetings, education sessions, and a show floor showcasing innovative natural and healthy lifestyle products. More 
Thank You for Attending Natural MarketPlace 2009; Plan for 2010
from the Natural Products Association
We were thrilled to host more than 5,000 industry members in Las Vegas for the 72nd annual trade show of the Natural Products Association. Registration is now open for Natural MarketPlace 2010. Click here to start moving toward a business focus with a natural touch, June 10-12, 2010, at the Las Vegas. More
Association Installs New President, Board Members
from the Natural Products Association
The Natural Products Association installed its 2009-2010 board of directors, including its new president, during its 72nd annual trade show and convention, Natural MarketPlace, held in Las Vegas, Nev. More
Brand Showcase: Aquasana
"All told, it’s a great time to be selling water filters and reusable bottles."
- The New York Times
A major shift in consumer buying trends boosts sales of home water filtration products. Retailers who carry small water filtration systems and refillable water bottles offer a more
"Eco-Nomical" alternative for healthy water. Aquasana home water products are geared towards the "health & wellness" consumer. Highest performance ratings and best value, voted "Best Buy" by Consumers Digest 6 years running.
Visit www.Aquasana.com/retailer or call 800-261-9025.
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Dr. Regina Benjamin is Surgeon General Choice
from CNN
President Obama announced his choice for surgeon general – Dr. Regina Benjamin, a 52-year-old family practice doctor who has spent most of her career tending to the needs of poor patients in a Gulf Coast clinic in Alabama. He called Benjamin "a relentless promoter" of programs to fight preventable illness." More
FDA Issues AER Guidance for Supplements
from Nutraingredients.com
New Food and Drug Association guidance to dietary supplements marketers on the reporting of adverse events has been welcomed by industry as being a “helpful” and “useful” resource. The document, released recently by the FDA, contains guidance on all aspects of the adverse event reporting system, including minimum data requirements and recordkeeping requirements. More
Quality of Bottled Water Questioned in Congress
from CNN
In 2008, Americans drank 8.6 billion gallons of bottled water, double the amount of a decade ago, with more than half saying they drink it because it is safer and healthier than tap water. Members of Congress were recently briefed on two new studies that question whether bottled water is safer than water directly from the faucet. Afterward, the committee sent letters to 13 companies requesting more information about the source of their water and how it is tested. More
Primate Study on Bisphenol-A Effects Provided to DART IC
from OEHHA
An additional study on the effects of bisphenol-A exposure on maternal and infant behavior in cynomologous monkeys was provided to the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee of OEHHA, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. DART IC held a meeting on July 15, where bisphenol-A was a heavily discussed topic. The study was provided to DART after the meeting materials were already completed. Read the study here.
The Customer Knows Best
from The Wall Street Journal
For small businesses looking for advice, the Internet provides an ideal consultant: the consumer. All sorts of start-ups and small companies are using the Internet to involve customers in decisions on everything from what to sell, how products look and work, how much they cost, and even how the company operates, like what hours a store should be open or how its floor space should be laid out. More
"Natural" Foods Aren't Always Organic
from The Los Angeles Times
Certified organic food products are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are produced by farmers and manufacturers under a strict set of rules. But the agency defines the term "natural" only for meat and poultry. In the rest of the food industry, the meaning is largely up to the producer. Adding to advocates' concerns, a new study shows wide confusion among American consumers about products aimed at the green market. Many mistakenly believe that "natural" is a greener term than "organic." More
Product Showcase:
Is your family Vitamin D deficient?
Our bodies can make vitamin D3, but only when our skin is exposed to sunlight under the proper conditions. This production is dependent on the season, where we live and the time of day. Even using sunscreen drastically reduces the body’s production of vitamin D. Medical studies continue to show the importance of adequate vitamin D intake for good health. Drops provide concentrated vitamin D3 in just one drop. Convenient, taste-free drops are an easy way to ensure you and your family receive the vitamin D you need. More
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Omega-3 DHA Boosts Memory for Healthy Adults, Not Alzheimer’s Sufferers
from NutraIngredients-USA
Daily supplements with the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may improve both memory function and heart health in healthy older adults, according to a new study from Martek. The results, specific to people with a decline in cognitive function that occurs naturally with age, were presented at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna. More
Growing the Future of Bamboo Products
from GreenBiz
Bamboo has nothing but a positive reputation when it comes to the environment. It grows quickly, it doesn't need pesticides or much water, it pulls carbon dioxide out of the air, and it can be used in a nearly unimaginable range of products. With its well deserved, eco-friendly reputation, companies have been quick to integrate bamboo into product lines and new bamboo-based businesses continue to pop up. More
MesoSilver® brand of colloidal silver is TRUE colloidal silver NOT ionic silver like most products. MesoSilver has the highest particle surface area of any colloidal silver ever tested ! Colloidal silver effectiveness is determined by particle surface area. More info.
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Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp as You Age
from The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Eat right, exercise and hope that your genes don't predispose you to dementia. That's the recipe for preserving cognitive function as you age, according to four new studies that were presented this week at the Alzheimer's Association annual meeting, in Vienna. More
Transitions™ Herbs for Menopause
Hormone imbalances trigger hot flashes and other menopausal discomforts, but they don't just happen. They occur mostly because of adrenal weakness. Transitions™ not only addresses hormone imbalances directly, but also strengthens the adrenal glands that underlie such imbalances. As such, it is the most effective midlife support system ever offered for women. More info.
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Product Showcase: ProEFA Xtra
Nordic Naturals ProOmega LDL combines the proven cardiovascular benefits of concentrated omega-3 fish oil with the lipid-metabolizing action of red yeast rice and the additional antioxidant support of CoQ10. ProOmega LDL contains 70% omega-3s (35% EPA and 25% DHA), molecularly distilled for purity and concentration. The synergistic nutritional support provided by ProOmega LDL supports healthy blood lipid levels, including cholesterol and triglyceride levels, in healthy individuals. Visit www.nordicnaturals.com.
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Product Showcase: OptiCLA
Just one scoop, once a day for maximum fat loss. OptiCLA, a revolutionary weight loss product, is the most concentrated, bioavailable form of CLA on the market today. This ultra-concentrated powdered Clarinol conjugated linoleic acid promotes fat loss and inhibits fat storage but unlike other forms of CLA, causes no stomach upset or discomfort. Just one scoop versus 8 pills.
www.pcflabs.com
1-888-551-1080
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