Whole Foods Market(R) Helps Shoppers Prepare for Back-to-School Season (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
September 22, 2008
As part of its “Be Good to Your Whole Body” campaign in its Whole Body departments, Whole Foods Market will focus on health and wellness for children of all ages during the months of August and September.
Tags: Nutrition, SupplementsAcai has gone from staple of the Amazon to global wonder-berry (Los Angeles Times)
September 21, 2008
It’s been touted for its antioxidant properties and green pedigree, but now some worry that the fruit’s surging popularity could spell trouble for the rain forest. A frenzy overtakes the teeming harbor here as a wooden-hulled riverboat chugs into port.
No tags for this post.Many Cancer Patients Turn to Complementary Medicine (HealthCentral.com)
September 21, 2008
Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. MONDAY, Aug. 4 (HealthDay News) — As many as 61 percent of cancer patients use complementary therapies such as prayer, relaxation, meditation and massage, researchers from the American Cancer Society report.
Tags: Nutrition, SupplementsAcai by Now
September 20, 2008
Product Description:
From Acai Palm Trees nestled deep within the lush Brazilian rainforests of the Amazon grows one of our planet’s most remarkable and nutritious fruits. Acai berries (Euterpe oleracea) have remained highly esteemed throughout history by Brazilian natives based on their generous nutrient content, pleasant taste and unmistakable ability to promote health and vitality. NOW® Acai Juice has a refreshing berry taste, offering 6,500 mg of Acai concentrate per 1 oz. serving.
Antioxidant Protection
Acai berries contain Vitamin C, and are an excellent source of polyphenols, including rutin, anthocyanins, and catechins. Acai is naturally rich in ellagic acid. These and other antioxidant compounds protect delicate tissues from free radical attack, a key factor in healthy aging.
Immunomodulatory Activity
The nutrients and antioxidants in NOW® Acai Juice help support healthy immune and inflammatory response through its modulatroy effects on Nitric Oxide (NO) production.
Cardiovascular Support
In addition to its powerful antioxidant properties, Acai Juice modulates NO production and healthy vascular response to stress. Each of these effects is important for the support of healthy heart and blood vessels.
• Superior Antioxidant Protection
• Cardiovascular Support
• Naturally Rich in Ellagic Acid, Vitamin C and Fiber
• Supports Healthy Immune and Inflammatory Responses
Ingredients:
Acai Juice, Triple Filtered Water, Blueberry Juice Concentrate, Raspberry Juice Concentrate, Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor and Potassium Sorbate (as a preservative).
Notes:
Contains no added sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or artificial colors/flavors. Now Acai is a Vegetarian / Vegan product.
Recommended Use:
As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablespoons (1 fl. oz.) daily, preferably in the morning, or as directed by your health care professional.
Tags: Acai Berry, vitaminsBest Acai by Doctor’s Best
September 20, 2008
Product Description:
Acai is an exotic palm fruit from the Amazonian rain forest. The story of acai dates back hundreds of years to its use by the peoples of the Orinoco basin area of Brazil. The fruit was treasured as a source of sustenance for the people. Scientific research has confirmed the high nutritional value of acai fruit and uncovered its potent antioxidant benefits. Analyses have shown that acai is one of the richest sources of anthocyanins in the world, substances known to be powerful free radical scavengers.
Best Acai features OptiAcai™, a potent, freeze-dried form of acai fruit. Ripe acai fruits that grow wild in the Amazon are harvested at their peak. The skin and pulp are separated from their seeds and dried in a unique freeze-drying process that preserves the wholesome goodness of the entire fruit, including the important anthocyanins. This ensures that OptiAcai™ retains powerful, beneficial antioxidant properties, which serve to promote cellular health.
Ingredients:
Other ingredients: Modified cellulose (vegetarian capsule).
Notes:
Contains nothing other than the listed ingredients – suitable for vegetarians.
Recommended Use:
Take two to four capsules daily, with or without food.
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