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    <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 07:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MI Paste]]></title>
      <link>http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/blog/mi_paste/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/dental/toothpaste/mi-paste-regular.html"><strong><img style="margin: 8px; float: right;" src="{{media url="/mi_paste.jpg"}}" alt="MI paste" />MI Paste</strong> </a>is the only product for professional use containing                  the active ingredient <a class="link" href="http://www.mi-paste.com/recaldent.php">RECALDENT&trade;                  (CPP-ACP)</a>, a special milk-derived phosphopeptide that binds                  calcium and phosphate to tooth surfaces, plaque and surrounding                  soft tissue.<strong> MI Paste</strong> is a water-based, sugar-free cr&eacute;me that is applied directly to the tooth surface or oral cavity.                  <strong>MI Paste</strong> with <a class="link" href="http://www.mi-paste.com/recaldent.php">RECALDENT&trade;                  (CPP-ACP)</a> restores the oral mineral imbalances that cause                  demineralization by replacing minerals while improving saliva                  flow and fluoride uptake as well as soothing sensitive surfaces                  - making it an ideal treatment for:</p>
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<li>Reversing tooth sensitivity and restoring enamel gloss after                    whitening procedures</li>
<li>Relieving dry mouth caused by certain medications</li>
<li>Reducing high oral acid levels from excessive soft drink consumption</li>
<li>Reversing tooth sensitivity before and after professional                    cleaning</li>
<li>Reducing high oral acid levels - sometimes a consequence of                    pregnancy</li>
<li>Buffering acids produced by bacteria and plaque</li>
<li>Regular conditioning during orthodontics, during and after                    bands or brackets have been removed, to prevent and reverse                    white spot lesions</li>
<li>Providing a topical coating for patients suffering from erosion,                    caries and conditions arising from xerostomia</li>
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<p><strong>Use MI Paste<span class="HeaderText">&trade;</span> </strong></p>
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<li>After tooth whitening</li>
<li>For pregnant women</li>
<li>For children six years and under</li>
<li>During and/or after orthodontics</li>
<li>For desensitizing</li>
<li>To provide extra protection for teeth</li>
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<p>MI Paste is pleasant tasting, and can be applied directly with a clean finger onto the teeth, smeared over all surfaces and left in place to slowly dissolve overnight. Any material that is swallowed is completely safe, and will contribute towards dietary calcium.</p>
<p><strong>The Science behind MI Paste</strong>:</p>
<p>MI Paste releases <strong>RecaldentTM (CPP-ACP)</strong> which adheres to soft tissue, plaque, pellicle and hydroxyapatite delivering amorphous calcium and phosphate into the saliva and plaque fluid. The mechanism of action is similar to that of the salivary protein statherin and the supply of bioavailable calcium and phosphate is able to drive remineralization, buffer acid and reduce the plaque acid effect on tooth structure. An analysis of the chemistry of demineralization and remineralization indicates that a major source of mineral oss in the caries process is the destruction of apatite with the creation of water as a by-product, and the leakage of a neutral species calcium hydrogen phosphate across a porous enamel surface.<br /><br />When placed on the surface of a tooth, RecaldentTM (CPP-ACP) interacts with hydrogen ions and forms the same species calcium hydrogen phosphate which, under a diffusion gradient, can enter into the tooth, react with and<br />consume the water to produce enamel mineral, thereby <strong>removing subsurface mineral defects</strong>.</p>
<p>MI Paste treatment of enamel subsurface caries has been shown to cause <strong>rapid remineralization,</strong> and this causes a change in the appearance of the lesions. Any incipient white spot lesions which are developing because of cariogenic plaque can be treated locally with RecaldentTM (CPP-ACP) to achieve subsurface remineralization. This will occur in fairly short periods of time &ndash; in the order of two to four weeks.<br />A key principle with RecaldentTM (CPP-ACP) is that the longer the material is maintained in the mouth, the more effective the result. MI Paste, which is the recommended homecare form of the product, contains 10% of the RecaldentTM (CPP-ACP) molecule by weight.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Metagenics High Quality Medical Foods and Nutritional Products ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/blog/metagenics_blog_intro/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px;" src="{{media url="/Metagenics-logo-RGB.jpg"}}" alt="Metagenics logo" width="226" height="53" />We have added a few new natural health supplements and suppliers with a focus on mood and stress within the practice and World Wellness Store.&nbsp; Besides being well rested, an excellent strategy to stress is balanced nutrition and exercise. When recommended by a health care professional, nutritional food supplements can be a great asset to your health strategy too.</p>
<p class="Default">&nbsp;Metagenics offers lifestyle therapy programs; professional educational programs; and research, development, and manufacturing of high quality medical foods and nutritional products to address chronic health conditions and promote health in the following areas:</p>
<p class="Default"><strong>Stress Management </strong></p>
<p class="Default"><strong>Blood Sugar Support </strong></p>
<p class="Default"><strong>Neurological Health </strong></p>
<p class="Default">and</p>
<p class="Default"><em>Gastrointestinal Health </em></p>
<p class="Default"><em>Joint Health </em></p>
<p class="Default"><em>Musculoskeletal Health </em></p>
<p class="Default"><em>Cardiovascular Health </em></p>
<p class="Default"><em>Immune Health </em></p>
<p class="Default"><em>Men&rsquo;s Health </em></p>
<p class="Default"><em>Women&rsquo;s Health </em></p>
<p class="Default"><em>Foundation Nutrition </em></p>
<p class="Default"><em>Detoxification </em></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Metagenics products are only available through a licensed health care professional.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/supplements/stress-mood/adraset.html"><strong>Metagenics Adraset</strong></a></p>
<p>Provides standardized herbal extracts to support an adaptive response to common environmental stressors, and support multiple body systems during times of stress. This formula is also designed to build resilience and enhance stamina in those with stress-related fatigue.</p>
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<p>*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/supplements/stress-mood/thyrosal-60-c.html"><strong>Metagenics Thyrosal (60 c)</strong></a></p>
<p>Thyrosol is a multi-faceted Gluten Free formula featuring targeted nutrients that promote healthy thyroid function. Many aspects of health are impacted by thyroid hormone activity. Excess vitamin A intake may be toxic and may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 5000 IU of preformed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) per day.</p>
<p>Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate)</p>
<p>3000 IU</p>
<p>Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)</p>
<p>400 IU</p>
<p>Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)</p>
<p>100 IU</p>
<p>Riboflavin</p>
<p>3 mg</p>
<p>Niacin (as niacinamide)</p>
<p>4.5 mg</p>
<p>Iodine (as potassium iodide)</p>
<p>76 mcg</p>
<p>Zinc (as zinc glycinate&dagger;)</p>
<p>10 mg</p>
<p>Selenium (as selenomethionine)</p>
<p>150 mcg</p>
<p>Rosemary (<em>Rosmarinus officinalis</em>) Leaf Extract [standardized to 11% min phenolic diterpenes and 7.6% min sum of carnosol + carnosic acid]</p>
<p>79 mg</p>
<p>Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, silica, stearic acid (vegetable), coating (water, hypromellose, medium chain triglycerides, and hydroxypropylcellulose)</p>
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<p>*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vitamin D and the Invisible Sun]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Wintertime sunlight levels are much lower than they are in the summer months even if it is warmer than usual this year.  A useful vitamin is generated with exposure to sun or by taking dietary supplements called Vitamin D.  vitamin D is helpful in bone issues like bone pain and weak bones.  Vitamin D also used for heart conditions and the circulatory system.  It helps in regulating calcium so you could see why it's so critical to our diet.</p>
<p>Exposure to the sun should be two to three times a week for at least an hour depending on age, skin type, season, time of day.   Season and time of day affect your exposure amount.  Winter time means less sun strength.  You would think we all get enough exposure to the sun but it's been found to not be the case.  If you find you need supplements there are a few choices available.  You certainly have the choice between sun and supplements with Vitamin D.</p>
<p>Some dietary supplement choices available include <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/vit-d3-liquid-10-000-iu-30-ml.html">Panaca Scientific's Vit D2 liquid 10,000 IU</a>&nbsp;and &nbsp;<a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/vitamin-d3-5-000-iu-by-nupathways.html">Vitamin D3 by NuPathways</a></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Keep a Cold Away]]></title>
      <link>http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/blog/winter-cold-immunity/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin: 4px;" src="{{media url="/sneeze.png"}}" alt="sneeze, winter cold" />With the winter approaching it always seems like it&rsquo;s the doorman for colds and flu.&nbsp; Colds are caused by thousands of different viruses whereas the flu, or influenza, is caused by a strain of virus.&nbsp; This is why there is no known treatment to cure the cold, nor the flu.&nbsp; In the case of the flu shots a virus strain is being guessed at and introduced at a low level to build immunity that is to stop it before it takes hold, instead of trying to treat it after infection.&nbsp; If it's a different strain the shot will make no difference.</p>
<p>Many times physicians will prescribe antibiotics for &lsquo;curing&rsquo; a cold virus when it has no effect at all on a virus.&nbsp; Typically bacterial secondary infections happen, such as upper respiratory infection which can be treated with antibiotics but it&rsquo;s not treating the virus, just the bacteria. &nbsp;&nbsp;Usually the one-two punch of both can seriously sicken or kill a human so it&rsquo;s nothing to ignore.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s where rest is critical for survival vs. taking a pill to quicken the relief.</p>
<p>The best way to treat a cold or the flu is not to get it in the first place.&nbsp; Building a strong immune system is key. This is where building up and maintaining one&rsquo;s immunity is the step to less sickness.&nbsp; This is not just a matter of taking a handful of supplements and skipping rest, exercise and eating right:&nbsp; It&rsquo;s a complete life change.</p>
<p>One of the most effective immune boosters and preventer of colds is <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/garlic-organic-freeze-dried-90-caps-by-bioimmersion.html">raw  garlic</a>&nbsp; (Josling P. Preventing the common cold with a garlic supplement:  a double-blind, placebo-controlled survey.         <em>Adv Ther.</em> 2001;18:189-93) and not because it makes everyone stay away from you.</p>
<p>This time of year seems to always give pause to reflection on the past year and plans for the next year.&nbsp; Why not think about taking the next big step in your life?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For those of you that have help someone you know, not be criticizing but encouraging a healthier lifestyle.&nbsp; If you nag someone they will think that&rsquo;s what happens when you&rsquo;re healthy.&nbsp; ;)</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Some Gift Ideas For the Holidays]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none;" src="{{media url="/wreath.png"}}" alt="holiday gift choices in health products" />With the holidays coming up quick it can be hard to decide what to give to a friend that will actually help them and not some kind of toxic substance or contribute to ill health.  We get asked all the time to point out some great stocking stuffers or whatever you want to put your holiday loot in.</p>
<p>From our health and Beauty department we have a new line of skin care products in all kinds of exciting scents.  You can see all of Bausc's products following this link <span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/supplement-brands/bausc.html">Bausc</a></span>.  We know that 40 plus products can be slightly overwhelming so we put together two Bausc  bundles.  A <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/supplement-brands/bausc/bath-bundle.html" target="_self">Bath and Body 'choose your own scent' </a>which is great for the ladies and a <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/supplement-brands/bausc/re-pear-anti-aging-collection.html">Re 'Pear' Anti-Aging collection </a>including a <strong>moisturizer, cleanser, toner and serum</strong> to help restore skin.</p>
<p>On the educational side we offer a great overview of integrative medicine, <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/health-books-videos/books/basic-concepts-in-integrative-complementary-alternative-medicine.html">'basic concepts of integrative, complementary &amp; alternative medicine"  By Dr. Gant</a> or consider a 16 part series on <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/health-books-videos/seminars/detox-for-life-webinars.html">Detoxification by Dr. McClure of NIHA</a>.  The series includes online videos and course material to help educate you on detoxification for better health.</p>
<p>Electromagnetic radiation is all around us and <strong><span style="color: #888888;">GIA</span></strong> offers a few different devices designed to neutralize stress in your body and the effects of electropollution exposure.  <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/health-beauty/e-m-f/biopro-cell-chip.html">GIA Cell Guard</a> for cell phones, Bluetooth and PDAs. For broad coverage consider the <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/health-beauty/e-m-f/gialife-pendant-sterling-silver-filigree-design.html">GIAlife Pendant </a> which employs proprietary  ERT technology (GIA) to provide you with a bioenergetic resource to deal with debilitating stress.</p>
<p>Whatever gifts you find may you find joy in the holiday season!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:09:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bausc Skin Care Products]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px;" src="{{media url="/bausc.png"}}" alt="Sandy Polentes" /></p>
<p>We are excited to carry Bausc's natural skin care products at the World Wellness Store.</p>
<p>Sandy Polentes is the founder  of Bausc, Inc.  She launched her business to help spread awareness about the toxicity in  personal care products.  The majority of these products contain harmful ingredients  that  unsuspecting consumers are using  on a daily basis.  These carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and allergens  are absorbed by the skin and enter directly into the bloodstream.</p>
<p>Her inspiration to develop non-toxic products was brought on by her own devastating health problems.&nbsp; Totally incapacitated, she was physically unable to care for her young children.&nbsp; Desperate to find a cause she went to a broad range of well&nbsp; respected physicians. None, not even specialists, were able to offer her any hope of recovery.</p>
<p>By fortunate coincidence, she met an integrative doctor who introduced her to a new paradigm.&nbsp; He showed her how humans are exposed to&nbsp; many toxic chemicals every day&hellip;not just food, water, and air but cleaning products, air fresheners, fire retardants/PBDEs (in the mattresses, computers,pajamas, interiors of airplanes and movie theaters are drenched with them), plastics, paints, glues, carpets, personal care products, prescription and over the counter&nbsp; drugs, dental materials, lawn care, food packaging&hellip;and&nbsp; much more. She had been going through life and never once noticed or even&nbsp; gave a thought to&nbsp; her daily exposure to&nbsp; toxic chemicals.&nbsp; She didn't know that she didn't know. A major part of her path to healing was to detoxify her body while eliminating the harmful chemicals that were part of her daily routine.&nbsp; She learned that exposure to chemicals is cumulative, long lasting and may take years to reveal itself. She realized if she simply replaced toxic products with non-toxic alternatives it would lighten her body&rsquo;s&nbsp; burden&nbsp; and allow healing.&nbsp; She has experienced first hand that our bodies have the power to forgive, repair and rebound once healthy steps are taken. Bausc was created to offer women and their families&rsquo; SAFE , beautiful ,and fun products that smell delicious!&nbsp; These are not your grandmother&rsquo;s natural products!!</p>
<p>Bausc is committed to helping consumers reduce their toxic load by providing safe and luxurious alternatives to every day skin care products. They use ingredients that do not harm the body.&nbsp; Bausc's suppliers certify their plant based oils are made without GMOs; and Bausc's manufacturing facilities are completely free of gluten.&nbsp;&nbsp; As you begin using their skin care products, you will notice many significant changes. Your skin will be cleaner and exude a healthier glow due to the high concentration of vitamins and active ingredients. There are no toxic chemical cocktails of petroleum emulsifiers and preservatives to remove the natural protective oils from your skin's surface. Their products offer strong protection from environmental pollutants. You will feel the difference in the renewed texture of your complexion. Lines will appear less noticeable and your skin will appear less fatigued. Start today and enjoy beautiful, brighter, healthier skin! <a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/supplement-brands/bausc.html" target="_self"><strong>Visit the products!</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neem Bark for Personal Care]]></title>
      <link>http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/blog/neem-bark-extract-health-personal-care/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px; border: 0pt none;" src="{{media url="/Neem__Azadirachta_indica__in_Hyderabad_W_IMG_7006.jpg"}}" alt="neem" width="197" height="225" />Neem, still called "the village pharmacy","Sacred Tree," "Heal All," and "Nature's Drugstore," in its native India, is one of the most ancient and widely used herbs in the world. In fact, herbalists in ancient India had documented the healing qualities of this&nbsp; tree long before Western civilization discovered the analgesic qualities of the willow tree from which aspirin is derived. Indian scientists were the first to bring the plant to the attention of phytopharmacologists. In 1942, while working at the Scientific and Industrial Research Laboratory at Delhi University, British India, three bitter compounds were extracted from neem oil, which were named nimbin, nimbinin, and nimbidin.&nbsp; The seeds contain a complex secondary metabolite azadirachtin.</p>
<p>Its old connection is by Ayurveda, traditional indian medicine. Neem juice is associated with Gudi Padva to remind people to use it during that particular month or season to pacify summer pitta.</p>
<p>Neem Tree Farms has introduced a line of Neem bark extract personal care products so you can benefit from the herb.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/neem-bark-cinnamon-toothpowder-w-xylitol.html" target="_self">Neem Bark Cinnamon Toothpowder w/ Xylitol (1.5 oz)</a></p>
<p>Cinnamon &amp;  Cloves Toothpowder:</p>
<p>The original neem bark toothpowder with all-natural ingredients proven over time to be effective at maintaining healthy teeth and gums while strengthening immune functions in your mouth. Use it for 60 days and we guarantee you'll feel the difference!</p>
<p><strong>INGREDIENTS: Neem bark powder, baking soda, silica, cinnamon and cloves</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/neem-bark-extract-2-oz.html" target="_self">Neem Bark Extract (2 oz.)</a></p>
<p>Neem bark is traditionally used to treat gum disease and gastritis. This extract contains no glycerine.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Healthy Fluoride Free Toothpaste and Powders]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>World Wellness Store is excited to introduce two new oral care products, MicroBrite Tooth Powder and Coral Kid's Toothpaste.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">MicroBrite</span> is the world's first antioxidant tooth powder. It contains Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Carbonate. Xylitol, Microhydrin&trade; (Silica, Potassium Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate,) Potassium Phosphate, Peppermint Oil, Silicon Dioxide, Glycine, Quilaja, Aloemannan&trade;, Sodium Alginate, Menthol and Potassium Benzoate.</p>
<p>Pour a small amount of MicroBrite powder in a saucer or in your palm. Wet your toothbrush. For best results use purified water. Dip the wet toothbrush into the powder and brush. Rinse.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/dental/microbrite-tooth-powder-3-5-oz.html" target="_self">Visit the MicroBrite powder product page</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Coral Kid's Toothpaste 6.oz</strong></span></p>
<p>The key to healthy teeth is to maintain proper oral alkalinity and mineralization. Coral kids' is formulated with EcoSafeTM ionic coral minerals and is perhaps the most effective toothpaste for cavity protection, whitening teeth, freshening breath and shifting the pH of the mouth. And because of the unique whole food mineral complex from coral minerals along with xylitol, Coral kids' actually helps to remineralize tooth enamel. Coral Kids' (which contains ionic calcium and 73 trace minerals) contains</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">NO FLUORIDE</span></strong><span class="st"><em></em></span><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">,</span></strong> NO SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE and NO GLYCERIN. No toxins, means kids can accidentally swallow this toothpaste with NO HARMFUL effects.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/dental/coral-kid-s-toothpaste-6-oz.html" target="_self">Visit the Coral Kid's Toothpaste product page</a></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Honey That is Not]]></title>
      <link>http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/blog/raw-honey/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right;" src="{{media url="/iStock_000013677123XSmall.jpg"}}" alt="honey bees" width="225" height="199" />In a recent article in <a href="http://www.foodsafetynews.com" target="_blank"><strong>Food Safety News</strong></a> they purchased more than 60 containers of honey and had them analyzed by one of the nation&rsquo;s best melissopalynologists (the study of pollen contained in honey and, in particular, the pollen's source, Vaughn Bryant, a professor at Texas A&amp;M University.</p>
<p>Among the findings were</p>
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<ol> </ol> 
<ul>
<li>- 76 percent of samples bought at groceries had all the pollen removed, These were stores like TOP Food, Safeway, Giant Eagle, QFC, Kroger, Metro Market, Harris Teeter, A&amp;P, Stop &amp; Shop and King Soopers.</li>
<li>- 100 percent of the honey sampled from drugstores like Walgreens, Rite-Aid and CVS Pharmacy had no pollen.</li>
<li>- 77 percent of the honey sampled from big box stores like Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target and H-E-B had the pollen filtered out. </li>
<li>- 100 percent of the honey packaged in the small individual service portions from Smucker, McDonald's and KFC had the pollen removed.</li>
<li>- Bryant found that every one of the samples Food Safety News bought at farmers markets, co-ops and "natural" stores like PCC and Trader Joe's had the full, anticipated, amount of pollen.</li>
<li>- And if you have to buy at major grocery chains, the analysis found that your odds are somewhat better of getting honey that wasn't ultra-filtered if you buy brands labeled as organic. Out of seven samples tested, five (71 percent) were heavy with pollen. All of the organic honey was produced in Brazil, according to the labels.</li>
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<p>The results show that the pollen frequently has been filtered out of products labeled "honey."</p>
<p>The removal of these microscopic particles from deep within a flower would make the nectar flunk the quality standards set by most of the world's food safety agencies.</p>
<p>In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration says that any product that's been ultra-filtered and no longer contains pollen isn't honey. However, the FDA isn't checking honey sold here to see if it contains pollen.&nbsp; Read more about the study, and previous studies at (<a href="http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/tests-show-most-store-honey-isnt-honey/" target="_blank">http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/tests-show-most-store-honey-isnt-honey/</a>)</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:49:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[You Eat What You Are]]></title>
      <link>http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/blog/gut-flora-studies/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px; border: 0pt none;" src="{{media url="/iStock_000012704239XSmall.jpg"}}" alt="juggling information about supplements" width="189" height="293" />Diet strongly affects human health according to studies published in Science Magazine, partly by modulating gut flora microbe composition based on several studies conclusions. Abnormal bacterial communities have been identified in several human diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases, colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.</p>
<p>Three distinct microbiomes were identified, which had characteristic signature organisms:</p>
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<li>A Bacteroides-dominated community was associated with people who ate animal protein and saturated fats, </li>
<li>Ruminococcus tended to be linked with alcohol intake and polyunsaturated fat consumption, </li>
<li>Prevotella was found in people who enjoyed a carbohydrate based diet.</li>
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<p>A controlled-feeding study of <strong>10 subjects</strong> showed that microbiome composition changed detectably within 24 hours of initiating a high-fat/low-fiber or low-fat/high-fiber diet, but that enterotype identity remained stable during the 10-day study. Thus, alternative enterotype states are associated with long-term diet.&nbsp; You Are What You Eat (SCIENCE VOL 334 7 OCTOBER 2011)&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sciencemag.org/content/334/6052/105.abstract" target="_blank">http://www.sciencemag.org/content/334/6052/105.abstract</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.worldwellnessstore.com/supplements/bowel/probiotic-pearls-90-pearls.html" target="_self">Probiotic Pearls</a> help your body achieve a balance of healthy bacteria to  boost its natural defense capabilities and long term colon health.</p>]]></description>
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