Health Food Today: August 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012

Traveling to Farms, From Dirt to Dining

[![](http://graphics8.nytimes.com/http://www.nytimes.com/images/2012/09/02/travel/02QNA/02QNA-thumbStandard-v2.jpg)](http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/travel/traveling-to-farms-from-dirt-to-dining.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss)Whether you'd like to do some planting yourself or just eat food grown on the premises, the founder of Farmer D Organics has tips for working farms into your vacations.

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Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On Cut Fruit Produced By Renaissance Food Group – Tropical Salsa, Fruit Burst, Island Medley Due To Possible Heath Risk

Winn-Dixie today announced an immediate voluntary recall of select cut fruit produced by Renaissance Food Group. The products are being recalled as a precaution because they contain a mango ingredient that has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella braenderup.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm317946.htm

Salmonella Press Release for Milk Replacer

Quality Feed, Inc. recalls milk replacer because of possible salmonella health risk. Quality Feed, Inc. of Dousman, WI is recalling milk replacer that was shipped between January 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm317945.htm

BI-LO Issues Voluntary Recall on Daniella Brand Mangoes Due to Possible Health Risk

Today BI-LO announced an immediate voluntary recall on whole Daniella brand mangoes sold with a universal product code (UPC) of 0-00000-04051 in stores between July 12 and Aug. 27, 2012. The recalled mangoes, a product of Mexico, were sold as individual fruit and can be identified by the Daniella brand sticker.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm317865.htm

Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Splendid Products LLC Daniella Mangos

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, LLC, following a voluntary recall by Splendid Products announced it removed from sale Daniella mangos due to possible salmonella contamination. The following product, purchased between July 12 and August 24, 2012 is included in this recall: Daniella mangos, PLU 4959

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm317857.htm

Go East: Inside Asia’s evolving health claims laws

The substantiation and transference into law of varying kinds of data backing food supplements, herbal products and other healthy foods remains a major hurdle in evolving Asian food regulations, an expert has said.

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Naturex H1 revenues up 15% to €147.2m

First half revenues grew 15% compared to H1 2011 at global botanical extracts leader Naturex to reach €147.2m as currency shifts favoured the French firm along with the benefits of three acquisitions that allowed it to weather difficult economic times especially in Europe.

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World Foods, LLC, Florida initiates voluntary recall of cut fruit and salsa products that contain Daniella Mangoes

World Foods, LLC is initiating a voluntary, precautionary recall on various products it distributes to retail supermarkets that contain mangoes associated with the Splendid Products recall of Daniella Brand Mangoes with the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm317836.htm

High dose B3 may offer hope in fight against 'superbugs'

Very high doses of vitamin B3 could help battle antibiotic resistant 'superbugs' by increasing the ability of the immune system to kill off infections, says new research.

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Tocotrienol/palm oil symposium set for Utah

Science and sustainability will take center stage at theinaugural 'Palm Oil and Tocotrienol Symposium', to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on September 11th, 2012.

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UK wins Jack3D appeal and bans DMAA

The UK has ended months of ambiguity by banning controversial stimulant DMAA, after its medicines agency won an appeal against a retailer of the most popular brand – USPlabs' Jack3D.

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Delivery expert Virun introduces nutra-biosciences platform to accelerate expansion

California-based Virun has introduced a Nutra-Biosciences platform to accelerate the expansion and exclusivity of new and added-value food/beverage products after obtaining notice-of-allowances and several patent grants for its technologies.

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EFSA rebuffs prebiotic appeal hopes

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims panel has given short shrift to an appeal by a Malta-based start-up urging it to revise a 2009 rejection of the prebiotic potential of the company's proprietary Bimuno formulation.

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Industry can be confident in bitter orange safety, says Nutratech

The dietary supplements industry can be confident in the safety of bitter orange extracts, and the p-synephrine they contain, despite a new analysis from FDA raising concerns over heart rate and blood pressure, says Nutratech Inc.

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Synbiotic shows constipation relief potential

Daily supplements of a symbiotic mix of prebiotic fibers and probiotic bacteria may provide relief for constipation without affecting abdominal symptoms, suggests a new study.

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Food Vision 2013 to set global food industry agenda for innovation and growth

In March 2013 senior business leaders from global food, drink and nutrition businesses will come together for Food Vision, a world-first industry summit established by the publishers of FoodNavigator.com and NutraIngredients.com. Food Vision will provide an open forum for the discussion of strategic issues and challenges related to the evolution, development and marketing of innovative food, drink and nutrition products.

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FDA issues more warning letters for disease claims

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its surveillance of claims on dietary supplements with four new warning letters sent this week for disease claims on products.

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Vitamin D shows eye health benefits: Study

Dietary supplements of vitamin D3 may boost visual function in lab mice, suggests a new study from the UK with potential implications for the eye health market.

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ENI builds science for whole grape extract with RCT data

An extract from whole grapes may improve cholesterol levels, says a new study from Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI) and KGK Synergize (Canada).

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Are inflammation and immunity the next big areas for CLA?

Beyond cardiovascular health and weight management, the next big areas for CLA are inflammation and immune support, say researchers at the cutting edge of CLA science.

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“Critical breakthrough”: 12 labs validate new cocoa-flavanol measurement method

A multi-centre collaboration between academia and industry has confirmed a new validation method for cocoa flavanols and procyanidins that study backer Mars says could have, _"far-reaching implications for researchers and consumers."_

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Vitamin D plus exercise may boost bone health for astronauts in microgravity

A combination of vitamin D, resistance exercise and adequate energy intake may help astronauts maintain their bone health for up to six months in low gravity conditions, says a new study from NASA.

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Sunwin Stevia International and Wild Flavors GmbH enter global distribution deal

Sunwin USA has ended its distribution deal with Wild Flavors, Inc. to facilitate a global partnership between parent companies Sunwin Stevia International, Inc. and Germany-based Wild Flavors GmbH.

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Amway breaks ground on $38 million herb facility

Direct selling giant Amway is on schedule for its a new 48,000-square-foot extraction and concentration facility in Quincy, WA, as the company breaks ground on its Nutrilite Botanical Concentrate Manufacturing facility.

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CRN launches Life…supplemented mobile app: Vitamin Angels set to benefit from proceeds

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has launched a mobile app for its 'Life…supplemented' campaign, with proceeds being donated to international charity Vitamin Angels.

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Vitamin E shows cognitive function benefits: Study

Increased blood levels of all forms of vitamin E may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment in older adults, says a new study from Europe.

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Bitter orange extract may raise blood pressure and heart rate: FDA analysis

A multi-component extract of bitter orange (_Citrus aurantium_) may raise blood pressure and heart rate in lab animals, says new data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Omega-3s possess antioxidant potential, says gene expression study

Omega-3 fatty acids may offer antioxidant potential by modifying gene expression linked to antioxidant enzymes, says a new study from Germany.

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Amazon gets aggressive in online supplement retail category: Wells Fargo report

Competition in online supplement retail category is hotting up as Amazon gets aggressive on core product prices, according to a new report from Wells Fargo Securities.

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Amazon gets aggressive in online supplement retail category: Wells Fargo report

Competition in online supplement retail category is hotting up as Amazon gets aggressive on core product prices, according to a new report from Wells Fargo Securities.

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Omega-3s possess antioxidant potential, says gene expression study

Omega-3 fatty acids may offer antioxidant potential by modifying gene expression linked to antioxidant enzymes, says a new study from Germany.

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Longer lifespans creates new elderly nutrition concepts

As average lifespans push beyond 80 years, demand is growing for products that meet the particular nutritional needs of the elderly such as cognitive performance and bone health. But is it a generation that buys into nutrition-led disease prevention over medical treatment?

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American Licorice Company Announces Recall of 16 oz. Red Vines® Black Licorice Twists

American Licorice Company of Union City, CA is recalling 16 oz. Red Vines® Black Licorice Twists due to elevated levels of lead. Only the one pound bag (16 oz.) of Red Vines® Black Licorice Twists containing "Best Before Date" of 020413 are affected by this recall.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm316850.htm

Bay Valley Foods Issues A Voluntary Recall of Naturally Fresh Roasted & Glazed Pecan Pieces Salad Toppings

Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling packages of Naturally Fresh® Roasted & Glazed Pecan Pieces Salad Toppings because some of the packages may contain almonds that are not listed in the ingredient statement. Consumers who have allergies to almonds run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the mislabeled product.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm316868.htm

Longer lifespans creates new elderly nutrition concepts

As average lifespans push beyond 80 years, demand is growing for products that meet the particular nutritional needs of the elderly such as cognitive performance and bone health. But is it a generation that buys into nutrition-led disease prevention over medical treatment?

URL: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Consumer-Trends/Longer-lifespans-creates-new-elderly-nutrition-concepts?utm_source=RSS_text_news&utm_medium=RSS%2Bfeed&utm_campaign=RSS%2BText%2BNews
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Protica Inc. Recalls Product Because Of Possible Health Risk

On August 17, 2012, Protica Inc. of Whitehall, PA had undertaken a voluntary product withdrawal of four products including Body Choice "Protein Shots", Nutritional Resources "Protein Wave", ProBalance "Protein to Go French Vanilla Latte" and "Protein to Go Milk Chocolate Shake" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm316820.htm

Thursday, August 23, 2012

West Nile: they're lying to you again

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The government PR machine has swung into high gear promoting West Nile disease. It's a "national outbreak." 1138 cases in 38 states. 41 deaths. Planes are spraying toxic aerial pesticides. Never mind that the US Centers for Disease Control claims 36,000 people die...

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How to minimize exposure to aerial and ground spraying of pesticides

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Despite serious questions about safety and effectiveness, Dallas and other municipalities around the country are blanketing their cities and their citizens with pesticides. Pets, gardens, lawns, livestock . . . nothing is safe and individual citizens are not able to...

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Milk myth busted: There are far better sources of calcium for strong bones

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As the truth is beginning to tumble out about diet and health care, the milk myth is deserving of a closer look. The world at large has been brainwashed into thinking that milk and dairy are the ultimate (and only) source of calcium, not just for growing children. However...

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Parents of Cymbalta suicide victim can sue drug maker for deceit and failure to warn, court rules

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The parents of a South Dakota teen who committed suicide while taking the drug Cymbalta, an antidepressant, can sue the pharmaceutical manufacturer for failing to warn about the risks, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. According to reports, 16-year-old...

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Meditation and sex have the same effects on your brain, study shows

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The approach of western science is usually totally mechanical. So the inclusion of that which is not tangible is often excluded. Neuroscience delves into the brain's pleasure points according to what areas "light up" in the brain during sex and during meditation. This...

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Eating locally and in season

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The idea of eating locally and in-season just makes sense. Foods that grow locally are produced in the very same environment in which we are nested. It's quite likely, thus, that they contain the essential micro-nutrients that, quite naturally, work well for us. The...

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Vitamin D supplementation can cut risk of respiratory infections in children by half

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If you or someone you know has children who routinely get respiratory infections, particularly during the winter months when natural exposure to the sun's rays is limited, you might want to seriously consider having them supplement daily with vitamin D3. A randomized...

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Over 2, 500 DHS employees and co-conspirators have been convicted of crimes in the past eight years, according to federal auditor

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It is often said that when an agency or department is failing, it's because there is a failure at the top, that there is something wrong with the leadership. Nowhere is that more evident than at the beleaguered Department of Homeland Security where, under the tutelage...

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The nutritional content of baby food falls far short of the recommended intake

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When considering what foods to feed their infants, most people are made fully aware of which baby foods their child dislikes by the terrible contortions their unpracticed face goes through. Almost universally, babies prefer the sweet fruits to any other combination of...

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Better indoor environmental quality in healthy homes means better health

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North Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors, sucking in air that has two to five times more pollutants than outdoor air (in some cases 100 times more). Given those statistics, it's surprising that so much thought is given to reducing smog and cleaning up outdoor...

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DHS blacks out ammo purchase quantities, stockpiles ammo in secret

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Detailed information about how many rounds of .223 caliber ammunition the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is right now in the process of purchasing for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been deliberately hidden from public view. Infowars reports...

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Hair loss drugs turn men into women by blocking testosterone, male hormones

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If you or someone you know takes pharmaceutical drugs that claim to prevent or reverse male-pattern hair loss, you could be inadvertently turning yourself from a man into a woman without even knowing it. This is what William McKee, who now goes by the name of "Mandi...

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Children with healthier diets are smarter, research proves

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Most parents want to do whatever they can to ensure they give their children every advantage and opportunity to succeed in life. According to new research, that also includes making sure they have a healthy diet. According to a new study led by University of Adelaide...

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Malta issues DMAA warning

The Maltese Health Inspectorate Services has warned against pre-workout stimulant DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine/methylhexaneamine).

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Olive oil may boost blood vessel function: Study

Supplementing the diet with olive oil may improve the function of cells lining blood vessels in people with atherosclerosis, says a new study from the US and Italy.

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Verdure Sciences self-affirms GRAS status for Longvida curcumin

Verdure Sciences has announced Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for Longvida optimized curcumin following an assessment by an independent, internationally recognized expert panel of scientists.

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General Mills says health has become ‘a primary driver of innovation’

General Mills claims it has improved the nutritional profile of 68% of its product line by sales volume since 2005, reformulating to include more fiber, calcium and whole grains, and less sodium, saturated fat, trans fat and added sugar.

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Verdure Sciences self-affirms GRAS status for Longvida curcumin

Verdure Sciences has announced Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for Longvida optimized curcumin following an assessment by an independent, internationally recognized expert panel of scientists.

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Olive oil may boost blood vessel function: Study

Supplementing the diet with olive oil may improve the function of cells lining blood vessels in people with atherosclerosis, says a new study from the US and Italy.

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Thought police victim Brandon Raub ordered released from psychiatric prison; Govt. agents kidnapped and detained him for Facebook posts

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The thought police are hard at work in America, crushing anyone who expresses ideas of liberty and freedom. The latest case involves U.S. veteran Brandon Raub, who posted text on Facebook saying, among other things, that 9/11 was an inside job, that the country is being...

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Malta issues DMAA warning

The Maltese Health Inspectorate Services has warned against pre-workout stimulant DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine/methylhexaneamine).

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General Mills says health has become ‘a primary driver of innovation’

General Mills claims it has improved the nutritional profile of 68% of its product line by sales volume since 2005, reformulating to include more fiber, calcium and whole grains, and less sodium, saturated fat, trans fat and added sugar.

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Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc. Recalls Cantaloupes Because Of Possible Health Risk

Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This recall is occurring because of concern some cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm316681.htm

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Recall Of Limited Number Of Salads

Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 1,039 cases of bagged salad. The product being recalled is 10 oz. Dole Italian Blend coded 0049N2202008, with a Use-By date of August 20 and UPC 7143000819 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.

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Big Pharma uses drug patent settlements as payoffs to generic rivals to delay competitive drugs

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Once again, Big Pharma seems to be putting profits over patients, this time in a scheme to prevent cheaper generic drug alternatives from hitting the market sooner. Only this time, the Leviathan is on the side of we, the people. In a friend-of-the-court (amicus) brief...

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Smart ways to prevent and reverse osteoporosis and tooth decay

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Two of the best methods to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis and tooth decay are sea salt swishing and oil pulling along with taking an herb called Horsetail (Equisetum arvense). Horsetail contains seven percent silica per 35 mg of herb. The swishing and oil pulling...

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Fructose promotes hormonal imbalance and weight gain

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Fructose is the sugar in fruit, vegetables, grains and honey. It is also used as a popular sweetener in prepared foods including and perhaps especially in soft drinks in the form of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). According to a 2004 article in the American Journal...

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Vegetarian cavemen died off while meat-eaters survived, according to scientists

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Animal rights activists may be uncomfortable with it, but new research shows that a vegetarian branch of humans died off long ago, while their meat-eating brethren lived on and thrived. That is the conclusion of a recently published study in the journal Nature by...

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Enjoy the cardiovascular and other health benefits of wholesome nuts

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Nuts are an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and more and they offer a wide variety of health benefits, particularly for the heart and cardiovascular system. However, many people avoid nuts due to the nuts being potentially fattening. Such...

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Walnuts improve the health of sperm, research suggests

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Eating a couple of handfuls of walnuts a day can improve the health of sperm, according to new research just published in the medical journal Biology of Reproduction. According to the study, sperm shape, movement and overall vitality improved in men who added walnuts...

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How to find the meaning of life on Mental Heath Exposed

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In this one-hour episode of Mental Health Exposed, Mike Bundrant speaks with world-renown spiritual leader and best-selling author Guy Finley of GuyFinley.org. Be prepared to take notes during the discussion, as you will leave this episode with a wealth of new information...

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Eliminate and avoid mosquitoes naturally without dangerous pesticides and commercial repellents

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Summertime is prime time for mosquitoes and this year appears to be a banner year for the annoying and potentially dangerous disease-carrying, blood-sucking pests. The good news is that mosquitoes can be eliminated and avoided naturally without resorting to dangerous...

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U.S. Census Bureau helped racially target thousands of American citizens for armed government kidnappings, camp internments

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The U.S. Census Bureau claims you are required by law to reveal your race on their (coercive) questionnaire, and Census Bureau workers can get ridiculously adamant about stalking you until you agree to fill out such forms (http://www.infowars.com/infowars-reader-receives...

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Six ways yoga can help you lose weight

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Hatha yoga, the yoga of physical postures and poses known as asanas, has caught on so much in the U.S. that it's difficult to find a town that doesn't have a yoga training studio. In case your town is behind the times and you're interested in pursuing yoga for health...

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Gently detox with 4 superfoods to remove toxins from chem trails, heavy metals, noxious chemicals, pesticides, drugs, GMO by-products

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Detoxing can be hard on your body and cause a wide variety of alarming side effects. After all, the substances being removed are usually pretty horrible, consisting of toxic chemicals from Teflon, vaccines, pesticide residues, pharmaceutical drugs, chemotherapy residue...

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A warning to all psychiatric drug users

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Antidepressants are the most prescribed (often overprescribed) medication in the United States. But, contrary to popular belief - taking Zoloft, Prozac and Lexapro (to name a few) can be very dangerous to your health. These selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's...

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Back-to-school natural remedy shopping list

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These days, aware parents face greater challenges sending their kids back to school or to school for the first time than they did a few years ago. In addition to potential vaccination requirements, there are possible pharmaceutical demands for behavioral and attention...

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Cocoa flavanols from dark chocolate halt memory decline during aging

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Extensive research over the past decade has demonstrated the critical importance of natural compounds known as flavanols from foods including blueberries, grapes, green tea, apples, onions, broccoli and dark chocolate. Flavanols support cellular and metabolic activities...

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Do you have adrenal fatigue? Learn how to shed pounds and regain your energy naturally

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What do you do when you hit that wall in the middle of the afternoon and your snooze factor increases by a thousand percent? Do you grab some chocolate? A sugary or energy drink? Coffee? Well, these foods and drinks might give you a temporary boost of energy, they...

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Spence & Co issues A Voluntary Recall of Smoked Salmon 8oz Trim & Wellsley Farms 16oz Nova lot no. 6704701 Because of Possible Health Risk

Spence & Co Ltd, Brockton MA, a smoked salmon company is recalling Wellsley Farms brand 16oz Nova Lot: 6704701 and Spence & Co brand 8oz Smoked Trim Lot: 6704701 due to an abundance of caution because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant woman.

URL: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm316667.htm

Parrillo Performance receives FDA warning letter for cGMP violations

Bodybuilding supplement manufacturer Parrillo Performance has received a warning letter from the FDA for an 'inadequate response' to an FDA 483 for alleged cGMP violations.

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Green tea shows benefits for elderly with metabolic syndrome

Three cups of green tea per day may help elderly people with metabolic syndrome lose weight and trim their waistlines, suggests a new study from Brazil.

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Parrillo Performance receives FDA warning letter for cGMP violations

Bodybuilding supplement manufacturer Parrillo Performance has received a warning letter from the FDA for an 'inadequate response' to an FDA 483 for alleged cGMP violations.

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CSPI takes aim at Welch’s heart healthy claims

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has challenged Welch Foods over its marketing of fruit snacks, fruit cocktails, spreads and juices as 'heart healthy' – and Welch's has rebuffed the accusations, calling them misguided.

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Green tea shows benefits for elderly with metabolic syndrome

Three cups of green tea per day may help elderly people with metabolic syndrome lose weight and trim their waistlines, suggests a new study from Brazil.

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Germany: DMAA safety data “full of gaps”

The German food safety agency has warned people with increased blood pressure and those suffering from cardiovascular disease off disputed stimulant DMAA, and called for a probe into its legal status.

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Fifty food items to stockpile now: Health Ranger releases preparedness foods shopping list

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With food prices skyrocketing and food supplies looking increasingly questionable for 2013, you'll be happy to know I've selected and assembled a list of recommended storable foods from a trusted discount source. All the foods listed below have a great shelf life, from...

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Germany: DMAA safety data “full of gaps”

The German food safety agency has warned people with increased blood pressure and those suffering from cardiovascular disease off disputed stimulant DMAA, and called for a probe into its legal status.

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CSPI takes aim at Welch’s heart healthy claims

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Probiotics’ oral health potential gathers pace

Probiotics are not only about gut health. The friendly bugs have also been touted to become the next blockbuster functional ingredients in gum and mints by Euromonitor_._ But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do they work?

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Assessing the oral ecosystem: New research consortium aims to define the ‘healthy’ mouth

Defining what constitutes 'healthy' is a difficult task for any nutrition researcher. And when it comes to oral health in particular, very little is known about what influences a normal healthy mouth, according the co-ordinator of a new research consortium that aims to break new ground in defining the oral ecosystem.

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The A to omega-3 of oral health nutrients

Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much science backs them up?

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Health claim wins drive oral health NPD

Functional gum is the obvious stand-out when it comes to nutrition-focused oral health solutions. Some of these products may be aimed at other health conditions like satiety, but the majority focus on battling dental diseases like periodontitis, caries and gingervitis. Or haliotosis – better known as bad breath. Globally it's a multi-billion dollar market.

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Consumer Alert - Undeclared Sulfites In Del Campo Dried Potato

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today alerted consumers that Optima Distributors LTD, located at 66-15 Traffic Ave. in Ridgewood, NY, is recalling Del Campo brand Dried Potato due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The recalled Del Campo brand Dried Potato is packaged in a 14 oz. plastic bag.

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Health claim wins drive oral health NPD

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Probiotics’ oral health potential gathers pace

Probiotics are not only about gut health. The friendly bugs have also been touted to become the next blockbuster functional ingredients in gum and mints by Euromonitor_._ But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do they work?

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Assessing the oral ecosystem: New research consortium aims to define the ‘healthy’ mouth

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The A to omega-3 of oral health nutrients

Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much science backs them up?

URL: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/The-A-to-omega-3-of-oral-health-nutrients?utm_source=RSS_text_news&utm_medium=RSS%2Bfeed&utm_campaign=RSS%2BText%2BNews
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Despite health risks, two new weight loss drugs get FDA approval

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Obesity is a leading health problem in the U.S. with nearly two thirds of all adults either being obese or overweight. In an effort to profit from this crisis, two new weight loss therapies "Qysmia" (formerly known as Qnexa) produced by Vivus Pharmaceuticals and "Belviq...

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Preventable infections responsible for two million cancers per year

(NaturalNews)New estimates suggest that about 1 in 6 cancers is caused by preventable or treatable infections, according to results of a 2008 study published on May 9 in the British medical journal the Lancet Oncology. The study examined incidence rates for 27 types of cancer...

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Vaccine shills now pushing Gardasil jab on teens who don't even have sex

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Ever since Gardasil, the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), hit the market back in 2006, the vaccine industry has been pushing the three-part jab on more and more people, including boys, who do not even have cervixes and thus cannot develop cervical cancer. Now...

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Do you know what's in your popcorn?

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It's hard to imagine how a product largely comprised of corn can be so detrimental to health. Corn, in its organic state, is a high fiber grain and a good source of folic acid, vitamin C, and niacin (vitamin B3). And freshly made popcorn from organic corn kernels has...

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The medical cartel is king in a globalist world

(NaturalNews)In 1976, the great critic of 20th-century society, Ivan Illich, wrote: "Modern medicine is a negation of health. It isn't organized to serve human health, but only itself, an institution. It makes more people sick than it heals." The medical cartel is the answer to...

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Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil prevents bone loss and lowers cardiovascular risk

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Past research studies have confirmed the healthy benefits of consuming a traditional Mediterranean style diet. Researchers have demonstrated that this type of diet consisting of healthy quantities of extra virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds, fruits and leafy greens and largely...

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Online farmers' market Etsy accuses grandmother soap makers of selling 'illegal drugs, ' launches snitch program

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The seemingly coordinated assault on your right to purchase and utilize all-natural products is ongoing, this time involving a pair of grandmothers who have, unbelievably, been accused of being drug dealers. Here's the story. As their business, Shepard's Heart...

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Excellent nutrition on a budget - Boost your health, eat organic while saving money

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One of the most common excuses people have for not eating healthy is that healthy food costs too much, particularly organic food that is often priced slightly higher than comparable conventional food. But eating healthy and organic does not have to break the bank, especially...

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Monsanto shells out $4.2 million to sabotage California GMO labeling initiative

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California has the unique opportunity to be the first state in the union to require that genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) be properly identified and labeled on most food items. But the Monsanto Company, one of the biggest purveyors of GMOs, and several other factory...

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Johnson & Johnson owns up to deadly formaldehyde-containing products in wake of bacteria scandal

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After struggling to maintain its image following a barrage of product recalls and safety scares, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced that it plans to reformulate not only its entire line of children's personal care products, but also many of its adult personal care...

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Use these tips to detox after exposure to aerial or ground sprayed pesticides

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If you live in an area which is being blanketed with aerial or ground spraying of pesticides for mosquitoes, it is virtually impossible to completely avoid exposure. However, there is plenty you can do to help get the pesticides out of your body and offset their effects...

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Survivalist congressman advocates preparedness, says likelihood of civil unrest is 'high probability'

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You buy health insurance, car insurance and homeowners insurance. You buy life insurance as well, but Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, the senior Republican congressman from Maryland, has a different take on what life insurance really means. "There are a number of events that...

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Attack of the spy drones - Thousands of them will soon fill our skies

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Travelers to any mid-to-large city in the U.S. have seen the scores of so-called "traffic cameras" sitting atop signal lights at intersections. They've seen them lurking on buildings and byways in cities and towns. Surveillance cameras, it seems nowadays, are literally...

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