• FDA tightens testing guidelines for vitamin makers
• The surprising proof that 60 million Americans are obese!
• 4 steps to a healthier heart!
• The best foods for fresh, youthful skin

Dear Health-Conscious Friend,

When you’re trying to make good decisions, you might often hear the expressions “trust your instincts”… “trust your heart”…and you might even hear someone say “trust ME!” But to feel like you’re making WISE decisions—you need to feel confident about the people and things you trust.

In this week’s Monday Edition of Health News Weekly™, I’ll show you why a new government ruling on vitamin testing helps confirm your confidence in the quality of the Health Resources products.

You’ll also find out if the latest government standards show those few extra pounds you’re lugging around make you overweight or OBESE! You’ll also find out which are the best foods to keep your skin radiant throughout the summer season.

So let’s get right to it!

Founder & President
Health Resources

FDA Issues Strict Testing Requirements
For Vitamin Manufacturers

Layne Lowery, Health Resources Founder & President

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is phasing in a new rule which requires all dietary supplement makers—including vitamins and herbal pills—to test the purity and composition of their products.

A June 22, 2007 agency press release said the new agency rule “ensures that dietary supplements are produced in a quality manner, do not contain contaminants or impurities, and are accurately labeled.”

The FDA ruling is designed to prevent inclusion of the wrong ingredients… too much or too little of a dietary ingredient… contamination by bacteria, pesticides, heavy metals and other toxins… and improper packaging and labeling.

If dietary supplements contain contaminants—or don’t have the ingredients they claim to contain—the FDA will consider these to be adulterated or misbranded products. In the case of minor infractions, the agency could require the manufacturer to remove the ingredient or revise its label. In more serious cases, it could seize the product, file a lawsuit or pursue criminal charges.

The latest ruling comes 13 years after passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. At that time, the agency told supplement makers they must be able to substantiate the safety of their ingredients. The recent ruling represents an enforcement of this requirement. Larger companies will have to comply with the ruling by next June, while small companies have until 2010 to start testing their products.

Health Resources™ already implemented strict product testing procedures, well before this recent FDA ruling. In addition to testing the raw materials before and after manufacturing at the lab, Health Resources™ also uses one of the top independent labs in the United Sates to test every product for both purity and potency. These rigorous quality control standards ensure you’ll receive only the highest quality nutritional supplements when you purchase from Health Resources!

I’d also like to mention that all Health Resources brand products are manufactured in the USA.

With all the news of contaminated foods and supplements coming out of China lately, it’s extremely important for you to make sure you know the source of your nutritional supplements.

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Overweight or Obese? Your BMI Knows!

By Roz Roscoe, Health Resources Staff Writer

Is “America the beautiful” becoming “America the obese?” The latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older—over 60 million people—are obese! These numbers are alarming when you consider how they can affect your health.

Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases, including hypertension… diabetes… heart disease… stroke… and even some forms of cancer! Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce adult obesity to less than 15%, obesity statistics show many adults are packing on the pounds at an even greater rate.

One thing you can do to improve your health is maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI). This number measures you body weight in relation to your height. You can use you BMI to help you determine if you’re underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.

To use the BMI table provided below:

1. Find your height (in inches) in the left-hand column.
2. Move your finger across the same row to find a number closest to your weight.
3. Move your finger to the top of that column to see your BMI.

Medical officials have set the ideal BMI between 19 and 25 kg/m. If the word at the top of your column says your BMI is anything other than normal—you might consider adopting a healthier eating and exercise routine.

Table 1 – BMI less than 35

Table 2 – BMI Greater than 35

Tables provided by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

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Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
with Four Simple Lifestyle Changes!

Tiffany Lowery, Health Resources contributing editor

Adopting four healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease, according to study findings published in the July 2007 issue of The American Journal of Medicine. Researchers found that people aged 45 to 64 who added the healthy behaviors could reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 35%. They also saw a 40% reduction in mortality compared to people with less healthy lifestyles.

In the study titled Turning Back the Clock: Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle in Middle Age, authors Dana E. King, MD, MS, Arch G. Mainous III, PhD, and Mark E. Geesey, MS identified these 4 healthy behaviors as essential to a healthier heart and longer life:

1. Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables daily
2. Exercise at least 2.5 hours per week
3. Maintain a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30 kg/m
4. Don’t smoke!

More than 15,000 American men and women, aged 45 to 64, participated in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC) starting in 1987. The study investigated the origin and progression of diseases associated atherosclerosis—or plaque buildup on artery walls. Researchers made follow-up visits every three years through the end of 1998 to review medical history, weight, height, diet, smoking history and current exercise participation.

Study authors found that participants who adopted these four healthy behaviors considerably lowered CVD risk and mortality rates in a relatively short-term, 4-year follow up period. They report that even modest changes in these behaviors provided health benefits. These results prove that making changes to adhere to a healthy lifestyle is worth the effort. What’s more, these results show adopting a healthier lifestyle in your middle-age years is not too late to act!

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Summer Nutrients for Radiant Skin!

Long daylight hours in summertime spell more F-U-N in the sun for many folks. But those extra sun rays can cause you to sweat more—which can dry your skin and make it less moist and supple. If you spend some time at the beach or poolside, saltwater and chlorine can also take a toll on your skin.

Fortunately, the summer months also bring an abundance of nutritious foods to help heal and protect weathered skin. Summer fruits such as raspberries… blueberries… and strawberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. You can also help your skin by eating protein-rich grilled fish and other lean meats, beans, nuts and seeds.

Because sweating can cause you to lose calcium, it’s a good idea to replace it by eating low-fat dairy products like skim milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese. Don’t forget to drink lots of water to help keep your skin fresh and hydrated.

With just a few wise food choices, you can keep your skin healthy and glowing—in all four seasons!

Posted in Energy, Heart Health, Monday Edition Archive, Poor Diet, Protein Intake, Water Quality.

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