Posted August 31, 2010
Urge them to attend the September 8th luncheon briefing, sponsored by the Dietary Supplement Caucus. Read more.
Archives for August 2010
NPA Advocates for Dietary Supplement Industry to Supreme Court
Posted August 31, 2010
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is filing a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court defending the dietary supplement industry against an overreaching and potentially damaging decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Read more.
Broccoli and Banana Fibers Show Crohn’s Potential
Posted August 30, 2010
Dietary supplementation with soluble plant fibers could reduce the effects of Crohn’s disease, while emulsifiers in processed foods could be exacerbating the problem, new research reports. Read more.
A QUESTION OF SOVEREIGNTY – a film by Kevin P. Miller
International award winning writer/director Kevin P. Miller (GENERATION RX, WE BECOME SILENT) exposes how Canadians are being stripped of their personal sovereignty by government agencies — and how free trade deals and other international agreements imperil Canadian democracy. Watch the film now.
Quietly, over a period of many years, unconstitutional legislation encompassed in Bills C-51, C-6, and the current Bill C-36 have placed not only basic civil liberties and freedoms at risk, but Canada’s national sovereignty as well. The film shares how entangling alliances with groups like the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, Codex Alimentarius, the United States and even multinational corporate interests have become so powerful that they literally threaten to make elected officials in Parliament irrelevant.
A QUESTION OF SOVEREIGNTY discusses why this dramatic shift in the balance of power puts the nation and its people at a vital crossroad early in the 21st century — and why some of the past giants of Canadian politics may hold the answers to Canada’s future.
Egg Recall List: Egg Brands Affected by Salmonella Outbreak
Posted August 30, 2010
More and more eggs are being tested by FDA every day against possible salmonella contamination. Read more.
Canada to Add Bisphenol A to Toxic Register in Face of Industry Protests
Posted August 30, 2010
Canada has confirmed bisphenol A (BPA) is to be added to its national register of toxic substances after dismissing industry calls to review its stance on the chemical. Read more.
Hatching Big Government
Posted August 30, 2010
Chicago Tribune columnist Steve Chapman says, “Just once, I’d like to see a government official say, ‘We blew it, and you know what? If you give us another chance, we’ll probably blow it again.’ But so far, my hope has not availed.” Read more.
Vitamin D Reduces Risk for Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases
Posted August 30, 2010
A new study out of Oxford University pinpoints vitamin D deficiency as a culprit in serious illnesses like cancer and autoimmune disorders. According to the report, which was recently published online in the journal Genome Research, genetic receptors throughout the body need adequate vitamin D levels to prevent these and other serious illnesses from developing. Read more.
Americans Eat Too Much Meat, Not Enough Fruit, Says USDA Research
Posted August 30, 2010
The average U.S. consumer eats significantly too much meat and grain, and not enough fruits or vegetables, according to data form the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Economic Research Service. Read more.
Eating More Good Fats Really Does Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Posted August 30, 2010
Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats really does lower a person’s risk of heart disease, scientists have shown for the first time. Read more.