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Aug
25
2010

Barlean’s Omega Swirl Oils

Categories: Brain Health, Joint Health, New Products!, Omega 3's

Barleans Fish, and Vegan Omega Swirl Oils

 

What are Barlean’s Omega Swirls and How are they Different?

Omega Swirls look and taste like a fruit smoothie, yet provides optimal levels of Omega-3 EPA/DHA to bring you vibrant health and energy!

In a clinical study conducted by The Centre for Nutritional Studies, Barlean’s Omega Swirl was found to be 90% more bio-available than standard fish oil, with the total percentage of oil that reached the bloodstream 10-times greater with Omega Swirl than the same dose of fish oil. Because Barlean’s proprietary Swirl technology significantly reduces the size of fish and flax oil molecules, it allows the oil to more efficiently pass through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream. Theoretically, it could take up to 20 standard fish oil gel caps to equal the amount of Omega-3 from just a two tsp. dose of Omega Swirl!

Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus Carry the following Omega Swirls:

Omega Swirl
Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplement LEMON

  • EPA/DHA: 720 mgs Per Serving!
  • Made with Barlean’s Fresh Catch® Fish Oil
  • Purity Guaranteed – Ultra Purified
  • Delicious, All Natural Fruit Flavors – Sweetened with Xylitol
  • Freshest, Best Tasting & Most Nutritious Naturally!
  • Available in 8, 12 and 16 oz.

Omega Swirl
Omega–3 Flax Oil Supplement STRAWBERRY BANANA

 

  • An Excellent Source of Omega-3s – 2,620 Per Serving!
  • Made with 100% Organic, cold pressed Flax Oil
  • 100% Vegetarian
  • Delicious, All Natural Fruit Flavors – Sweetened with Xylitol
  • Freshest, Best Tasting & Most Nutritious Naturally!
  • Available in 8, 12 and 16 oz.

Total Omega Vegan Swirl POMERGRANATE / BLUEBERRY

 

  • Complete and Balanced Vegan Omega Nutrition
  • Delicious All – Natural Pomegranate/Blueberry Flavor
  • Made with Organic Flaxseed Oil
  • Pure Borage Oil
  • 100% Vegetarian Plant-Based DHA
  • Available in 8, 12 and 16 oz.

The Essential Woman Swirl – CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY

Beauty and Balance from Within Never Tasted so Good

  • Created to nurture, nourish and moisturize from the inside out
  • Ideal for women interested in radiant health, beauty and energy
  • Delicious All-Natural Rich Chocolate Raspberry Flavor – Made with Real Chocolate
  • Contains vital and essential Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
  • Made with Organic Evening Primrose Oil and Organic Flaxseed Oil
  • Contains Lignans and Rosemary
  • Available in 8, 12 and 16 oz.

Kid’s Omega Swirl – LEMON
An Omega-3 That Tastes Like Dessert!

New Kid’s Omega Swirl is an Omega-3 Sensation with the taste and texture of a fruit smoothie! It’s the most delicious way to provide your children with the benefits of vital and essential Omega-3s. Kids love the smoothie texture and yummy lemonade flavor.

One 8 oz. bottle contains 45 servings!

Barlean’s Commitment to Sustainable Fishing

Barlean’s has always been committed to sustainable fishing practices. Since 1972, they have been catching local fish using reef netting, a century old Native American way of harvesting salmon. It is the most unique and ecological method of harvesting wild salmon, allowing the release of untargeted species and other marine life without harm. Currently Barlean’s is among only 11 license holders in the world, and considered by Washington State to be a model of sustainable fishing.

When they decided to enter the fish oil market, they made a commitment to bring their local level of responsibility to a global level. Certain species of fish are endangered, and specific oceans are, in fact, over-fished. They are committed to do whatever they can to ensure the health of these ecosystems for generations to come.

Fish Oil

Barlean’s Fresh Catch Fish Oil is sourced from the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru, and comes only from small body fish (anchovies and sardines). The crude oil is actually a byproduct of fish meal production, an industry that is highly regulated and has been wellmanaged for more than 50 years. Less than 10% of the crude fish oil is processed and used for human and pet consumption.

Cod Liver Oil

Barlean’s Cod Liver Oil is sourced locally in Norway, from the straits between the Lofoten Islands. Here we fish for the Arctic Cod, which is often confused with the Atlantic Cod, a species that is in decline. Arctic Cod populations, on the other hand, are healthy, and harvesting is managed on a quota system.

Alive and chains have had Barleans for a little while now and they are truly a clean fish oil that has the added benefit of tasting good!  If you have been recommended to take a fish oil, but you always avoid it due to the taste come on in and try a swirl!  As always thank you for reading and we will see you soon at a location near you.

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Dec
18
2009

Renew Life: New Fish Oil called Norweigian Gold

Categories: Brain Health, Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Enzymes, Joint Health, New Products!, Omega 3's, Skin Care

p05_NGDORenew Life specializes in digestive health and when ever they introduce a new product to their line it is pure quality.  They are known first and foremost for their cleansing program, which starts with the First Cleanse (15days) for first timers all the way to a more advanced seven channel of elimation cleanse, which is called Cleansmart (30days).  They also have cleanses that work on specific parts of the body, for example the Liver Cleanse or the Lung Cleanse.   They have special FibreSmart formulas, Ultimate Probiotics, digestive enzymes, and colon soother products for people with IBS. 

Now Renew Life has come out with what is being called the Ultimate Fish Oil.  They are of superior quality and have been compared to Nordic Naturals or Eskimo 3 Enzymatics fish oils.  In fact the Norweigian Gold Ultimate Fish Oils exceed world standards for fish oil quality and purity.  Most of us know why we take fish oils, but just to re-cap and re-fresh fish oils nourish the whole body because of their essential fatty acids such as EPA and DHA.  They promote healthy skin, brain, heart, nervous system, joints and they help reduce excess inflammation in the body. 

What are the advantages with Norwegian Gold Fish Oils?

  • They are enteric coded to ensure that they are delivered directly to the intestines.  When this happens you getstomach-diagram 3x the absorption.
  • They included the the fat digesting enzyme called lipase for easy digestion and to eliminate burping up fish oil.
  • They have a one a day serving! 
  • They really mean quality and purity.  Norwegian Fish Oils are sourced from sustainable wild and unthreatened fish found in cold pristine waters.  These waters are naturally lower in toxins such as: PCB’s, mercury and pesticides.
  • Their testing and certification consistantly receives a 5 star raiting by the International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) program.
  • All their fish oils are encapsulated in natural fish-derived gel caps!

How Much Fish Oil Do you Need?

  • For someone with no health concerns it is recommended to take a combined dosage of 1000mg of EPA and DHA.  This dosage is to maintain tissue health, skin, brain and joints health etc.
  • For someone with heart problems, unhealthy arteries, high cholesterol, joint pain, low mental acuity or other health conditions it is recommended to take a dosage as high as 4000mg of EPA and DHA.

Norwegian Gold Product Line: They have 4 Fish Oils

  1. Super Critical Omega (Total Omega 3 – 1025mg)
  2. Critical Omega (Total Omega 3 – 840mg)
  3. Daily Omega (Total Omega 3 – 400mg)
  4. Easy Omega (Total Omega 3 – 380mg)

For more information of the break down of the EPA and DHA for each product, or if you are wanting to know which one you should take based on your current health as always we are glad to help you!  Please come see us about any Renew Life Product; we would love to help.  You can find us at Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus.

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Nov
6
2009

Resveratrol Antioxidant!

Categories: Brain Health, Hot products
"Two capsules os Resveratrol is equivalent to 42 bottles of red wines antioxidants!"

"Two capsules os Resveratrol is equivalent to 42 bottles of red wines antioxidants!"

Resveratrol is an antioxidant that is found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine.  There are many antioxidants out there, but they all specialize in different things.  It is most recommended to take a few of them and not limit yourself.  For example, if you are already using Grape Seed extract you can take Resveratrol too!  Think of a school and all of its parts.  There are many people that make things happen.  There is the guidance counsellor, the principal and teachers.  Imagine if we thought, I already have a Mathematics teacher so I do not need an English teacher.   While they are both teachers they do completely different things; this is the same thinking when it comes to antioxidants. 

What does Resveratrol do?

Life Extension: Resveratrol is about life extension while still maintaining the quality of life.  No one wants to live until 100 if it means they are still falling apart.  Therefore, the benefit of Resveratrol is to improve the quality of life as well as the longevity.  Dr. Sinclair from Harvard found that Resveratrol tops the list to slow down the aging process.  He found that mice fed with Resveratrol along with a healthy fat diet (coconut oil) far better than the control group which had the same diet, but minus the Resveratrol.  The experimental group were: skinnier, younger looking, had healthier skin, and they could run twice as fast. 

Neuodegenerative Disease: In 2008 researchers at Weill Medical College of Cornell University reported that dietary supplementation with Resveratrol reduced plaque formation in animal brains.  Plaque formation leads to Alzeimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. 

Where to get Resveratrol?

There are many to choose from on the market and it is hard to know which one to pick.  If you are having trouble deciding, you can rely on the Alive Resveratrol; it is of excellent quality.  The Alive Brand is extracted from the polyphenols of 100% red grapes from France. 

As always you can come to Alive Health Centre or if you are in Alberta there is Morning Sun, and if you are in Toronto you can find Supplements Plus!  Hope to see you soon!

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