Consumers need not panic
Tuesday 20th April 2010 4:45pm
A recent media release by the Complimentary Healthcare Council of Australia urges consumers not to panic.
Consumers need not panic over media reports stating multivitamin use increases the risk of developing breast cancer after a study published this month claimed there may be an association with the commonly consumed product.
The Swedish study carried out in over 35,000 women, was conducted via a self-administered questionnaire that provided information on multivitamin use and incidence of breast cancer with a follow-up period of 10 years.
Whilst the study has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC) has some concerns over limitations to the study.
“The manner in which the study was conducted means that key factors such as the bioactivity of the ingredients within the multivitamin has not been evaluated, thus, not giving a complete picture of the overall results” said Dr Wendy Morrow, E
…Methyl paraben - a great debate
Wednesday 31st March 2010 1:39pm
There is considerable debate about the safety profile of parabens.
What are they?
Parabens are a group of chemicals widely used as preservatives in food, cosmetic and therapeutic products.
Why Do We Need Preservatives in Cosmetics?
Preservatives are substances that kill bacteria and fungi or at the very minimum, make it difficult for "living things" to survive. Bacteria, fungi, yeast and other potentially dangerous microorganisms typically avoid waterless compounds and also substances with a relatively high pH, but thrive in humid environments. For this reason, soaps and oil-based skin care applications do not generally need preservatives. However, creams, lotions and products where water is present need to be protected against bacterial growth in order that they can achieve acceptable shelf lives..
The Debate.
On one side we have the cosmetic industry which believes parabens, like most cosmetic ingredients, are safe based on their long term use and safety record.
On the other s
…Illuminate
Wednesday 17th March 2010 2:29pm
For the past couple of years we have been helping out Lorraine Gaffney a Queensland naturopath who works with young girls.
This year Lorraine is running a 1 day seminar titled “Illuminate” for girls in school years 8-10. This is a one day seminar that starts off with an energetic half hour mini-workout. Followed by speakers on:
- self-esteem
- healthy food for healthy mood and mind
- the importance of a skin-care routine
- dating and ‘expecting respect’
- healthy body image and a positive outlook on life
- question time
We look forward to helping Lorraine out in the future.
Only 2 weeks to the JT Cycles Triathlon Series Final
Monday 15th March 2010 10:08am
Only 2 weeks to the Grand Finale of the 2009/10 JT Cycles Triathlon Series on Sunday, 28 March 2010.
Series Winners will be presented with a Trophy on the day. There are several age groups where competitors need to compete in the final event to be eligible, so check out the Leader Board on the website to see your ranking.
The inaugural 'Swim 'n Spin' was a huge success and will be held again at this event. So if you have a running injury or are keen to do a longer swim and cycle but find the run just too hard consider this event.
Competitors do the Challenge 800m Swim and 25.2k Cycle and finish with a very short run/walk to cross the finish line.
As the footy season kicks off that day with the Power playing at Footy Park, we will endeavour to start the race a few minutes earlier, so ensure you attend race briefing at 8.15am and are ready to race immediately following the briefing.
It would be fabulous to see you all on the 28th and break the series record, so don't delay, enter online
…Herb Valley supports Elizabeth Bowling Club
Thursday 25th February 2010 2:11pm
We take great delight in supporting community organisations no matter how large or small they might be.
Recently we provided raffle prizes to the Elizabeth Bowling Club.
Dear Paul
On behalf of the Elizabeth Bowling Club I wish to thank you for your kind donation of Herb Valley Products to be offered as raffle prizes during one of up coming tournaments.
Your generous support, which is very much appreciated, will receive recognition on the day of the tournament and in the Club Newsletter.
Yours sincerely
Rita Hams
Publicity Officer
Herbal remedies scare report: let's get the facts right
Tuesday 16th February 2010 9:45am
The Complementary HealthCare Council of Australia reponds to recent mdeia regarding the safety of complementary medicines.
Herbal remedies scare report: let's get the facts straight
Setting the record straight on the recent scare report on herbal medicines by a South Australian academic, the Complementary HealthCare Council of Australia (CHC) said today that much of the report was ill-informed, misleading and irresponsible — and most importantly, not relevant to complementary medicine products sold in Australia, which are among the most tightly regulated in the world.
The organisation warns Australian consumers to be aware of the real dangers of buying herbal or other complementary medicine (CM) products when overseas or via websites based in other countries, where safety and quality standards often are considered to be inferior to those imposed in Australia.
The full text of this can be found at www.chc.org.au Herbal remedies scare report: let's get the facts straight
Project Dolphin Safe
Friday 5th February 2010 11:10am
A Day at the Races
Project Dolphin Safe and South Australian Seabird Rescue would like to invite you to our annual fundraising event - A Day at the Races - with hats and horses, sunshine and champers.
Last years Project Dolphin Safe event was a roaring success raising over $55,000. Pure Envy diamonds were won, balloons were popped, people flew around the room to the smooth tunes of Lucifers Lounge and held their sides as Gerry O kept us laughing and perhaps on the edge of screaming "too soon!".
It will be an afternoon to remember with a fabulous 3 course meal and 4 hour drinks package.
The day includes fashion parade by Tanya Powell, live body painting by Emma Hack, bookie Hollywood Syd and live/silent auctions.
Where: South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC), Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide
When: Saturday, 6th February, 2010
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
Book your tables of 10 ($100pp) by contacting Tiffany Cowling by phone on 0410 943 873 or by . Individual seats are available.
Recent research into complementary medicines
Tuesday 8th December 2009 8:25am
Vitamin E and pregnancy
Recent Dutch research published in International journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology points towards some potential problems with high vitamin E levels during pregnancy. This included high dietary intake or through supplementation.
This research showed that mothers with high dietary Vitamin E intake had a 70% increased risk of having a child born with a heart defect. High dietary intake plus supplementation increased the risk up to 9 fold.
Vitamin D
Along with the well known effects of Vitamin D deficiency on bone deposition evidence is emerging that Vitamin D is important in many more areas than this.
Some Californian research found a link between low D levels and obesity although they weren’t able to come up with a reason why this might be so. It might be as simple as higher D levels might be an indicator of more time spent outside, presumably exercising. However there might be more to it.
Similarly, an English study found a correlation between lo
…New product - Glucosamine 1500 HCL & Chondroitin Complex
Tuesday 1st December 2009 8:55am
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Herb Valley Glucosamine & Chondroitin Complex is a one a day formula that contains 1500mg of Glucosamine Hydrochloride with 90mg of Chondroitin (Shark) plus Proline and Ginger. The combination of these ingredients provides a very effective formula to help maintain healthy cartilage and reduce the swelling and inflammation associated with arthritis. Available in packs of 60, 120 and 200 tablets |
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David Gomer gets bronze in the World Masters
Friday 13th November 2009 4:52pm
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Long time Herb Valley cycling stalwart David Gomer tasted success at the 2009 Masters World Cylcing Championships for the second successive year.
Herb Valley has sponsored David for more years than any of us care to admit or remember and he took away his second succesive bronze medal from the UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships in Sydney. David, 56, finished third in the 2000m inidividual pursuit for the 55-59 year age group. We like to think that our supplements have a lot to do with David's success and longetivitiy but equally his 60-90km a day cyclcing program has a lot to do with it. |
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