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Naturopathic Medicine Week: May 7-13

Free Healthy Living Events Held Across Canada May 7-13
CHFA Supplier of Excellence Award

Natural Factors was honored by Association Members
Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue FREE Lecture, Village Pharmacy

Osteoporosis and Heart Disease – Putting Calcium in its Place
Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue FREE Lecture, Oshawa

Stress, Abdominal Fat and Blood Sugar – The PGX Connection
Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue Book Signing, Peterborough

In-Store Appearance May 11
Spring Cleansing: Body and Mind

Eliminate the toxins that have accumulated throughout the year.
Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue Lecture, Peterborough

Osteoporosis and Heart Disease – Putting Calcium in its Place
Can you tell the difference between stress and anxiety?

Some stress and anxiety is common.

Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue FREE Lecture, Mississauga

Osteoporosis and Heart Disease – Putting Calcium in its Place
IRU Contest Winners

Congratulations to our winners!
Controlling Blood Glucose Levels

Several dietary supplements have the potential to help reduce blood glucose and A1C levels in diabetics.
Vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to cognitive problems

The link between low B12 and early cognitive decline
DHA May Improve Memory in Elderly

Promising news for the elderly: taking DHA may improve memory and learning in older adults with mild cognitive impairments.
Magnesium Supplementation May Reduce Risk of Diabetes

New study suggests that magnesium plays a significant role in improving insulin sensitivity and reducing type 2 diabetes risk in overweight people.
Vitamin D's anti-diabetes potential

Results suggest vitamin D3 supplementation may delay the development of type 2 diabetes
Goji berries may prevent macular degeneration

Goji berries have been used for 6,000 years by herbalists in China, Tibet and India

Zinc may shorten common cold duration up to 40%

Zinc has beneficial effects on common cold duration
Blueberries Help Build Strong Bones

New research indicates blueberries may help build strong bones.
NEW PGX RESEARCH STUDY RESULTS:

Does PGX help people lose weight in non-dieting obese or overweight subjects?
Vitamin D linked to lower eye risk in young women: Study

Higher blood levels of vitamin D may be associated with a decreased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women, says research
Dr. John Gray appears on Dr. Oz

Dr. John Gray, bestselling author and world renowned relationship expert appeared on Dr. Oz to promote Venus On Fire Mars On Ice and PGX!
Vitamin D Levels Linked With Health of Blood Vessels

lack of vitamin D, even in generally healthy people, is linked with stiffer arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax
Vitamin B12 in pregnancy could lead to quieter babies: Study

Women who eat steak, rich in vitamin B-12, during the first three months of their pregnancy are up to 8 times more likely to have babies who cry less
Cranberry shows heart health benefits: Study

Polyphenol-rich cranberry juice may boost heart health by alleviating arterial stiffness

Stress Affects the Balance of Bacteria in the Gut and Immune Response

Stress can change the balance of bacteria that naturally live in the gut, according to research published this month
Omega-3 may reduce risk of AMD vision loss

Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may significantly reduce the risk of developing ARMD.
Vitamin D Insufficiency High Among Patients With Early Parkinson Disease

ScienceDaily
Magnesium supplements may reduce diabetes risk: Study

Supplements of magnesium may improve sensitivity to insulin and help reduce the risk of diabetes in overweight people, suggest new findings.
Eating Berries May Lower Risk of Parkinson's

New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Help From Kelp

Japan’s largest earthquake in recorded history, and the catastrophe that followed, kelp may help
Proposed Regulation of Mercury-Containing Products in Canada

The federal government is proposing new rules that would ban the manufacture, import, and sale of most mercury-containing products in Canada.
Fish oil may help cancer patients’ fight muscle wastage, say researchers

Omega-3 rich fish oil supplements may help cancer patients to prevent the muscle loss and malnutrition which commonly accompanies chemotherapy.

Vegan diet requires omega-3 and B12 boost: Study

People following a vegan diet may require additional omega-3 and vitamin B12 supplementation to reduce an excess risk of heart disease.
Study: Eating more fibre could mean longer life

The government study also ties fibre with a lower risk of cancer deaths in men, but not women, possibly because men are more likely to die from cancer
Zinc may reduce cold symptoms: Cochrane review

Zinc supplements may reduce the severity and duration of illness caused by the common cold, according to a systematic review.
Obesity Is Heart Disease Killer in Its Own Right, Irrespective of Other Risk Factors

Obesity is a killer in its own right, irrespective of other biological or social risk factors traditionally associated with coronary heart disease.
Fat tissue may mediate omega-3 response to metabolic syndrome: Review

Fat cells may play an important role in mediating the anti-obesity effects of omega-3 rich fish oils, according to a new review.
Omega-3 may improve depression measures for seniors: Study

Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve measures of depression in seniors with mild to moderate depression, according to new findings
Heart health beyond cholesterol: Blood pressure and vascular health

Improving blood pressure and boosting vascular health are areas of interest R&D activity
Resveratrol’s health benefits linked to fat hormone control

The potential health benefits of resveratrol may be due to is ability to activatethe powerful fat controlling hormone adiponectin.

Ontarians will overwhelm health system by 2020: MDs - CTV News

The OCFP predicts the province's health care system will "collapse" by 2020 if more residents don't get access to "family health care teams."
Denmark commits €2.47m to longest ever resveratrol research - Shane Starling

A Danish government agency has committed €2.47m to a resveratrol study that will investigate multiple metabolic syndrome endpoints for the antioxidant
The Dawn Chubai Transformation Project

A new national initiative is underway with Breakfast Television (BT) Vancouver and CityLine TV in collaboration with PGX
Free diet helps people kick unhealthy diets - The Province

Vice-Busting Diet endorsed by Dr. Oz By Claudia Pinto, McClatchy Tribune
Echinamide recognized in latest echinacea trial as being effective for cold relief

In the article, "Latest Echinacea trial not so clear cut, herbal experts say", Echinamide is noted as one of the only brands of proven effective
IOC: Food supplements can enhance athletic performance

Food supplements can boost athletic performance, according to new advice from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that marks an about face.
Fibre Supplement Can Decrease Glycemic Index - Dr. Sharma's Obesity Notes

Dr. Arya Sharma blogged about PGX and its benefit of being able to modify the glycemic index of foods on November 26 in his Obesity Notes Blog.
PGX is teaming up with Julia Havey to help one million people lose weight for free!

PGX is teaming up with Julia Havey, author of The Vice-Busting Diet, to help one million people lose weight for free!

Ottawa MPs receive PGX in CHFA gift bags

Natural Factors donated 450 bottles of PGX to the CHFA for gift bags to Canadian MPs
Bisphenol A officially declared toxic by Canada

Canada became the first country in the world yesterday to declare bisphenol A (BPA) to be a toxic substance that poses risks to human health.
Multivitamin use linked to fewer heart attacks for women

Women who take a daily multivitamin may be at a reduced risk of heart attacks, according to new research.
Health Canada review supports calcium supplement safety

There is no “conclusive association between calcium supplementation and cardiovascular risks”.
Probiotics show potential against common cold: Study

By Stephen Daniells
Study questions whether mammograms save lives - CTV

Researchers are again questioning what was once unassailable thinking about breast cancer
Boomers and recessionary fears drive supplement growth

Economic uncertainty and concerns over healthcare costs are driving growth in the nutritional supplements
Blueberries show anti-diabetic potential: Study

A daily smoothie containing bioactive ingredients from blueberry increased sensitivity to insulin

Low vitamin D again linked to higher mortality in heart patients

Low levels of vitamin D have again been linked with reduced survival rates in patients with heart failure.
Herbs, omega-3s can save millions in healthcare: Report

An Australian study has found herbal preparations and omega-3s are effective treatments against an array of illnesses
B vitamins slow brain shrinkage, may delay dementia - CTV

Read who B vitamins were shown in an Oxford University study to slow brain shrinkage in elderly people.
Natural Factors sponsors Health and Fitness On the Go

The BC Professional Fire Fighter Association Burn Fund Event - September 19, 2010
Probiotics show IBS benefits for children: Study

By Stephen Daniells, Nutra Ingredients.com
Scientists call for global policy change on vitamin D

Breaking News on Supplements & Nutrition - Europe By Lorraine Heller
What Do You Lack? Probably Vitamin D - The New York Post

Vitamin D promises to be the most talked-about and written-about supplement of the decade.
Dietary fibre may cut Japanese heart disease risk, study

Higher intake of both soluble and insoluble dietary fibres may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease amongst Japanese men and women.

Belly fat may keep you up at night

Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue has discovered a link between excess abdominal fat and insomnia.
Tea tree oil offers hope of new effective treatment for skin cancer

Daily Mail Online reports
Natural Factors Sponsors EPIC

EPIC is Western Canada’s Largest Sustainable Consumer Tradeshow and Eco-market Place
PGX Research Studies Published

Five abstracts from recently published PGX studies are now available to view.
Noodle Your Way to Weight Loss - Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal article, Can Konjac Noodles Help with Weight Loss, published January 19, 2010
CRN and Life...Supplemented

Natural Factors is a proud member of the Council for responsible nutrition and its initiative: Life…supplemented.
Vitamin Angels recognizes Natural Factors’ Support

Natural Factors support of Vitamin Angels is recognized
Flu Pandemics - Is your immune system up for the challenge?

Flu season is approaching. What can you do to strengthen your immune system naturally?

Expert on sleep, weight loss connection - Canada AM (video)

Weight loss and getting a restorative sleep is more closely linked than previously thought. Canada AM looks closer this relationship.
Blood sugar fluctuations affect more than your waistline (video)

Clinical trials show that controlling your blood sugar will improve your quality of sleep.
Belly fat and insomnia connection? Yes! (video)

Fluctuating blood sugar during the night due to excess belly fat may significantly contribute to poor sleep
Worried about the H1N1 flu? (video)

Beat the flu before it gets you with natural immune boosters!
Abdominal fat? Insomnia? Try PGX! (video)

What do abdominal fat, high blood pressure and insomnia have in common? PGX.
Natural Factors stops the sale of shark cartilage products

Natural Factors has made the decision to discontinue the sale of shark cartilage products in support of the marine ecosystem.
Sourcing raw materials with product integrity in mind

Should you be worried about where raw materials come from? Not with Natural Factors.
Women’s World – Alethea Lost 47 Stubborn Pounds!

PGX: I’m a true believer! Alethea lost 47 lbs and tells her story to Woman’s World (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).

How much is your brain helping you lose weight? (video)

Eating volumetrically to lose weight can change your chances of successful weight loss!
The body connection that affects your weight loss goals (video)

Dr. Lyon guests on Studio 4 explaining the colon/brain connection and its affect on losing weight.
Turn your blood sugar roller coaster into a blood sugar highway! (video)

Do you want to get off the blood sugar roller coaster? Are you tired of having hunger control you? Of course you are.
Train your brain for weight loss (video)

Healthy weight loss can be yours, if you train your brain with PGX
Break the habit, change your appetite (video)

Break the habit, change your appetite! Restore normal blood sugar levels, eat to feel full and reach your goals with the help of PGX.
Eat to feel full! (video)

Explore PGX choices to help your diet meet with Food Guide Standards for daily fibre intake.
Overcoming blood sugar peaks and drop off with PGX (video)

The dramatic before and after pictures of a PGX clinical trial participant after the 12 week program.
Strategies for proper portions (video)

Portion size is a hurdle for many people. Here are some strategies to portion properly for your meals

Polysaccharides and what they can do for you (video)

Controlling your blood sugar levels can be as easy as including more polysaccharides in your diet. What are they?
Feel full and improve insulin sensitivity with PGX (video)

How would you feel if you weren’t always hungry? What if you improved your insulin sensitivity?
Controlling blood sugars and the super fibre: PGX (video)

Can you control blood sugar levels naturally? Can increasing your dietary fibre make a difference? Yes, it can.

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