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nView Expands its Leadership Team

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The assessment solutions being used professionally today are simply not working, so we embrace the opportunity to bring better, evidence-based solutions to the market.”


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

nView, a leading behavioral health solutions company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maurice Rosenbaum to the role of Chief Product Officer. As the company expands its portfolio of software solutions, Rosenbaum will be responsible for incorporating the rapidly changing dynamics of the behavioral health market into nView’s product and company growth strategy. Rosenbaum will report directly to nView CEO Jim Szyperski.

“As we add depth and breadth to our portfolio of behavioral health solutions, Maurice’s deep healthcare expertise and proven record of building and deploying software solutions accelerates our mission to improve the accuracy and speed by which healthcare professionals, educators and research organizations identify and diagnose behavioral health conditions,” said Jim Szyperski, CEO of nView. “Maurice has built and run several businesses, so we are fortunate to have him as a real partner on our senior team. I am delighted to be working with him as we collectively grow our leadership team at nView and make our behavioral health solutions more accessible to professionals and individuals who need assistance. The assessment solutions being used professionally today are simply not working, by virtually any statistical measurement, so we embrace the opportunity to bring better, evidence-based solutions to the market.”

Prior to nView, Rosenbaum founded and ran HealthSystems, a value-added reseller for GE Centricity Practice Solutions, which in 2017 he sold to a company backed by private equity. Under Rosenbaum’s leadership, HealthSystems became recognized for outstanding quality, service, training and support. Before founding HealthSystems, Rosenbaum was Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Support for Sentinel Digital Technologies, a $3.4M consulting organization for physician practices. Early in his career, Rosenbaum developed a software application for Tulane Medical School that enabled physicians to manipulate physical data from a spectrophotometer.

“I’m pleased to join the nView leadership team at a time when the behavioral health market is experiencing explosive growth,” said Maurice Rosenbaum, Chief Product Officer at nView. “Particularly under value-based care payment programs, the patient’s mental health is deemed equally as important as their medical health, which is putting extreme pressure on behavioral health provider community. At nView, we are able to help physicians more accurately and efficiently identify and diagnose individuals who need assistance, thus helping more people get the care they need faster, which is something that personally motivates me.”

Highly respected for his healthcare technology expertise and as an entrepreneur in solutions for the physician practice management and electronic medical record (EMR) industry, Maurice is a frequent speaker on technology, and advocate for healthcare technology innovation. Rosenbaum earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Tulane University in New Orleans, where he also studied biomedical engineering. Active in many community organizations, he is a long-standing member of TAG Health Board of Directors (Technology Alliance of Georgia), Medical Group Manager’s Association (MGMA), and the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS). He is also a strong supporter of the arts, evident in his years of Board of Director experience with Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre.

About Nview Health

nView offers behavioral health technology that enables healthcare professionals to rapidly deliver the right diagnosis, resulting in the right treatment at the right time. Its signature product, the M.I.N.I., enables providers to deliver validated diagnostic behavioral health screens, interviews, outcome tracking, and billable services to patients in a simple easy-to-use platform. To learn more, please visit Nview.com or follow nVview on LinkedIn or Twitter @NviewHealth.

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Bondi Ukuleles Announces Global Initiative to Combat Depression in 1.2 Billion Children

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Teen depression from screen time and social media

Music is a fantastic alternantive for screen time

“Uke Time is a Powerful Alternative to Screen Time. And Our Children are Worth Saving”


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Bondi Ukuleles founder, Marcus Whelan is on a mission with the popular ukulele brand to provide adolescents an alternative to screen time. It’s called Uke time! Through this innovative program “Rhythm and Reason”, the aim is to provide a safe and caring environment for over 1.2 Billion adolescents in a desperate attempt to provide children a safe and caring environment away from electronic devices. Bondi Ukuleles has quickly risen to fame for its’ strong mission, backed by incredible customer service and quality products.

In a recent data brief released by CDC, researchers found that “The suicide rate for persons aged 10–14 declined from 2000 (1.5) to 2007 (0.9), and then nearly tripled from 2007 to 2017 (2.5)”. And for “ages 15–19 was stable from 2000 to 2007, and then increased 76% from 2007 (6.7) to 2017 (11.8)” (NCHS Data Brief No. 352, October 2019) https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db352.htm?deliveryName=USCDC_171-DM11162

“Incidentally, the first smartphone was released on June 29th, 2007 which correlates to the increase in suicide rate in children. I grew up in a family surrounded by music with my father a Piano Tuner of 40 years. Almost weekly he’d bring home a new instrument and a room dedicated to music. – It was like a musical jungle in there. Over the years, music has provided me a fantastic offline, social opportunity. I hope to create that same experience for children” – Marcus Whelan

The community driven focus of Bondi Ukuleles aims at inclusion, the safe harbor of children’s’ mental health and creative souls. Calling on ukulele groups, teachers, schools, parents to join the fight by registering to assist in building a global community. – With Rhythm, children can have a Reason.

Ukulele lessons and meet-ups will enable children to be supported, nurtured and assisted in navigating an ever growing and complex technological world. A world which propels people towards online informal relationships over intimate offline ones.

Bondi Ukuleles is changing the world one strum at a time and already having a large impact in Cambodia. – A more preventative measure as cell phone usage is still low however increasing. The Rhythm and Reason program is set to launch across the United States in January 2020.

ABOUT BONDI UKULELES

  • Rhythm & Reason initiative.

  • Amazon’s #1 Highest Rated Ukulele, Bondi Ukuleles Starter Kit

  • The chosen ukulele brand by A-listers

  • #1 Best Selling Ukulele for Children

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Heroin’s Grip Documentary Changes Attitudes about Addiction

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Shannon mourns the loss of her 17 year old daughter.

“The film is changing attitudes about addiction. It changed mine; I used to say ‘It’s not my problem.'”


FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB)

ConjoStudios, LLC announced today that the powerful documentary film, Heroin’s Grip – Stories from the front lines of the opioid crisis, recently released on Prime Video, is changing attitudes about addiction. One viewer wrote: “This movie will change your life. You will never look at addiction the same. Everyone should see this!”

“It changed my attitude,” says Maryland filmmaker and director of Heroin’s Grip, Conrad Weaver, “I used to say ‘It’s not my problem.’ But after working on the film, that has changed, and my goal is now to help people understand that the opioid crisis is ‘our problem’ and we all have a responsibility to help solve it.”

Weaver hopes that releasing it on Prime Video will help reach a wider audience who may not completely understand the impact addiction has on individuals, families, and communities. “The film shows the complete story. People who have watched it say they now have a much better understanding of the problem and their responsibility to their friends and neighbors caught in addiction’s grip.”

The highly anticipated national release of the award-winning film caps a year of screenings in select theaters and at special events, including a recent screening on Capitol Hill for members of Congress hosted by Maryland Congressmen, Jamie Raskin and David Trone. “Heroin’s Grip presents the unvarnished truth, humanizing this epidemic through the real stories of our family, friends, and neighbors.” – Rep. David Trone.

A number of nationally-recognized leaders in the addiction and recovery community have endorsed the film, including John Shinholser, President of the McShinn Foundation who says the film is, “The best current film about opiate addiction and the family/community impact.”

Ryan Hampton, national advocate & author of “American Fix: Inside the Opioid Addiction Crisis—and How to End It” says, “Heroin’s Grip does a great job of helping the viewer better understand addiction and its consequences, and it shows that recovery is possible when a community comes together to reduce stigma and provide resources for those caught in addiction’s grip.”

Heroin’s Grip is available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the United States and in the United Kingdom and will soon be available world-wide on other platforms. Weaver plans on donating a portion of the profits the film generates to organizations helping people get into recovery programs.

To view the film and the trailer, visit: https://www.amazon.com/v/conjostudios

For more information about Heroin’s Grip or to order the film on DVD or Blu Ray, please visit http://www.heroinsgrip.com


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For press inquiries or interviews, please contact Producer/Director, Conrad Weaver at conrad (at) conjostudios (dot) com or cell phone: 301-606-7794.

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Templeton Nurse Practitioner Awarded Prestigious Honor by Obesity Medicine Association

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Photo credit J. Emilio Flores for The New York Times.

Becoming a Fellow of the OMA is one of the highest honors reserved for those who demonstrate dedication and commitment to the clinical treatment of obesity and obesity-related diseases.


PASO ROBLES, Calif. (PRWEB)

The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) recently designated Carol N. Rowsemitt, PhD, RN, FNP-C, as a Fellow of the organization. Becoming a Fellow of the OMA is one of the highest honors reserved for those who demonstrate dedication and commitment to the clinical treatment of obesity and obesity-related diseases.

Rowsemitt met a list of criteria to become a Fellow of OMA. She has been a member of OMA for five years and has received extensive education focused on treating obesity in a clinical setting. She also worked to advance the practice of obesity medicine by serving on the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Committee.

“I am grateful to receive this honor,” Rowsemitt said. “Being a Fellow of OMA allows me to stand out as someone who is passionate about the field and continues to seek new ways to treat obesity successfully.”

“I am able to help my patients overcome this chronic disease and become healthier by using an evidence-based clinical approach. As an active member of OMA, I keep learning and have a network of providers with whom I can consult,” she added.

Rowsemitt is a nurse practitioner and CEO of Comprehensive Weight Management, in Templeton, CA and Providence, RI. She works to help patients lose weight and achieve better overall health. As a member of OMA, Rowsemitt is part of the largest organization of like-minded clinicians dedicated to treating obesity and other obesity-related chronic diseases.

Rowsemitt has a unique understanding of the physiological reasons people have trouble losing weight. She specializes in helping patients understand that their battle with weight loss is more than a matter of will power. Her practice and treatment regimen accounts for the biological changes in brain chemistry that are a determining factor in the effectiveness of a person’s weight loss. Rowsemitt gained a unique insight into the factors of weight gain from her studies and work as a biologist before acquiring her nursing degrees. Rowsemitt received her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in chemistry from Boston University, her Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Utah, then went on to achieve first a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Utah, then her Master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis in diabetes care.

The Obesity Medicine Association is the largest organization of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care professionals who work to improve the lives of patients affected by obesity. OMA members are clinical experts in obesity medicine. They use a comprehensive, scientific, and individualized approach when treating obesity, which helps patients achieve their health and weight goals. OMA offers resources, education, and community to physicians and other health care providers in the field of obesity medicine.

Comprehensive Weight Management

295 Posada Lane, Suite C

Templeton, CA 93465

(805) 748-0954

This press release is by Paso Robles online marketing company, Access Publishing, 806 9th Street, #2D, Paso Robles, CA 93446, (805) 226-9890.

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Clear Comfort Introduces a New Level of Water Treatment for Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs

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Jacuzzi Logo | Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs Logo | Clear Comfort AOP Logo

We are always improving the health and wellness of our customers with new innovative solutions, and are happy to recommend Clear Comfort.


BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

Clear Comfort’s Advanced Oxidation Process systems are available as an “Approved, Authorized Accessory” for Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs. This collaboration integrates the leading advanced water treatment and premium Jacuzzi® Hot Tub solutions to provide a best-in-class spa experience.

“We are excited to bring a new level of ease of use and enjoyment to the leading hot tub brand,” said Steve Berens, CEO of Clear Comfort. “Together Clear Comfort and Jacuzzi are raising the enjoyment of spa ownership.”

Leveraging the market-leading Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) with hydraulic systems found in Jacuzzi® hot tub products, spa owners will experience smooth and refreshing water that is more reliable. In addition, these two leading approaches allow spa owners to see clearer water with less need for managing chemicals, draining and refilling.

“The Jacuzzi® brand strives to enhance the user experience for every spa owner,” said Tracine Marroquin, Vice President of Marketing, Product and Channel for Jacuzzi. “We are always improving the health and wellness of our customers with new innovative solutions, and are happy to recommend Clear Comfort.”

Spa owners are able to choose this integrated system at the time of purchase of a new spa or as an upgrade to existing spas from participating dealers. Clear Comfort has developed a seamless method for dealers to integrate its high-performance AOP spa system for customers. When coupled with an industry-leading 3-year warranty, spa owners can enjoy their water experience for years with easy care and superior support. For more information, spa owners and dealers can contact Clear Comfort at clearcomfort.com/jacuzzi-contact

Clear Comfort’s proven AOP solution surpasses the other offerings with simple and complete care with a proprietary and patented Direct Hydroxyl Injection™ technology. With this unique system, customers avoid having to balance complex salt levels or constantly purchase and handle toxic chemicals. In short, spa owners are able to enjoy their spa without continuous annoyances typically found in spa ownership. In addition, the Clear Comfort systems are the cornerstone of a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution that is healthier for owners as well.

About Clear Comfort

Clear Comfort manufactures and sells pool and spa water disinfection systems to enhance recreational water treatment. Clear Comfort’s patented hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation (AOP) technology provides the best swimming experience available with proven, effective and non-toxic treatment. With headquarters and manufacturing based in Colorado, Clear Comfort customers receive a sustainable, “Made in the USA” product. Clear Comfort is a proud Impact Driven™ company delivering healthy, ethical and sustainable solutions to the market. For more information about Clear Comfort, please visit clearcomfort.com.

About Jacuzzi Brands LLC

Jacuzzi Group Worldwide, through its subsidiaries, is a global manufacturer and distributor of branded bath and hot tub products. Backed by 60 years of product engineering, Jacuzzi is committed to creating products that focus on health and well-being through Jacuzzi® Aqualibrium®—the perfect mix of air and water. Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs creates high-performance products that help people who live an active lifestyle, relax, recover and perform. Learn more at http://www.jacuzzi.com, or contact us at 1-866-234-7727.

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TalkingTree Creative and Mindgrub announce Partnership with PAHO

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Passionate about finding ways to be a positive force in the world, the team at Mindgrub looks forward to working with an organization devoted to improving the health and living standards of others.


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

Mindgrub is proud to announce that our partners at Talking Tree Creative have been chosen as the single-source partner for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

TalkingTree, an event production company in the Baltimore-Washington area, was one of a number of agencies invited to submit a proposal to provide branding, video production, print, digital services, and event production.

Mindgrub has been working with TalkingTree for over a year and will act as TalkingTree’s digital strategic marketing and production partner. The two organizations will combine forces to meet PAHO’s content and marketing needs.

“Mindgrub’s partnership with Talking Tree brings together two companies with a diverse set of services and experience,” said Steven Promisloff, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Mindgrub. “PAHO will have many quality options to choose from and we are very excited to be working with them and with the talented people at Talking Tree.”

Passionate about finding ways to be a positive force in the world, the team at Mindgrub looks forward to working with an organization devoted to improving the health and living standards of others.

About the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) | PAHO is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations.

From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and three specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence-based decision-making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development. Learn more at paho.org.

About TalkingTree Creative | TalkingTree Creative is an award-winning experiential agency specializing in event and video production. Headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington region, they serve an international client base including corporations, nonprofits, associations, and government agencies such as BAE Systems, Hughes, KPMG and more. Learn more about TalkingTree at talkingtreecreative.com.

About Mindgrub | Mindgrub, a member of the Inc. 5000 for seven years running, is a technical agency and creative consultancy specializing in the design and development of exceptional digital experiences. Headquartered in Baltimore, Mindgrub has offices in New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Connect with Mindgrub online at mindgrub.com.

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Conscious Discipline Announces Dates and Opens Registration for SEL Summer Institutes in 2020

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“Summer Institute is an intensive learning opportunity that challenges participants to reflect on their beliefs and past experiences,” said Conscious Discipline Master Instructor Jill Molli.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

Conscious Discipline, a comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) provider that combines trauma-informed care, discipline, self-regulation and school culture into one integrated process, today announced dates and location for its 2020 Summer Institutes.

Conscious Discipline’s premier event, the weeklong Summer Institute provides an in-depth introduction to the adult mindset shift and skillset upgrade that is required to effectively implement SEL in a classroom, school or district. The event blends interactive lectures, modeling of SEL skills and techniques, and daily hands-on practice in a small-group setting.

“Summer Institute is an intensive learning opportunity that challenges participants to reflect on their beliefs and past experiences,” said Conscious Discipline Master Instructor Jill Molli. “We bring SEL concepts to life throughout the week with real examples, informed practice and personal connections.”

Attendees learn the seven powers of self-regulation and the seven skills of discipline, equipping adults with the ability to remain calm and choose an effective response to conflict. Through the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model, they learn to recognize three brain states in children and adults, and how to help children shift into the optimal state for learning and problem-solving. Event facilitators model the creation of a caring, cooperative and inclusive School Family and teach attendees to bring the same skills and structures to their own schools. Outcomes of implementing Conscious Discipline include a positive shift in school culture, reduced discipline referrals, improved academics and test scores, increased teaching time and low staff turnover.

“The Conscious Discipline Institute was executed at such a high level, and I appreciated that the information was evidence-based and rooted in neuroscience,” said 2019 attendee Kristen Balhoff. “I was told by a colleague that it was going to be life-changing, and it was. It has significantly impacted how I teach and interact with others.”

Registration for Conscious Discipline events now features both Individual and Team options. Team Registration, intended for groups of two or more, offers helpful tools for schools and districts bringing groups to events, including a more convenient checkout process and the ability to invite attendees and manage seats within the Team.

The 2020 Summer Institute schedule consists of three sessions. Session A focuses on SEL implementation with infants and toddlers, while the other sessions are intended for a general audience.

Summer Institute Session A: Infant/Toddler

June 7-12

Orlando, Fla.

Facilitators: Dr. Becky Bailey, Master Instructor Angela Fraley

Summer Institute Session B

June 21-27

Orlando, Fla.

Facilitators: Dr. Becky Bailey, Master Instructor Kim Jackson

Summer Institute Session C

July 19-25

Orlando, Fla.

Facilitator: Master Instructor Jill Molli

Summer Institute availability is limited to maintain a personalized experience, and tickets sell out quickly. Additional satellite locations will be announced in early 2020. Register for Summer Institutes and events at http://www.ConsciousDiscipline.com/professional-development/events. To learn more about Conscious Discipline, visit http://www.ConsciousDiscipline.com.

About Conscious Discipline

Conscious Discipline provides a comprehensive, trauma-informed social emotional program that is based on current brain research, child development information and developmentally appropriate practices. All aspects of Conscious Discipline focus on creating a safe, connected environment for children to learn and practice the skills needed for healthy social, emotional and academic development. Conscious Discipline methodology has been recognized by SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), and it was named a national model for character education by the Florida State Legislature. Research shows that Conscious Discipline decreases aggression, impulsivity and hyperactivity while creating a positive environment in the school or home. In schools, Conscious Discipline has been shown to decrease discipline referrals while increasing teaching time and academic achievement. Learn more at http://www.consciousdiscipline.com.

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Eolas Therapeutics Announce Initiation of a Phase I Clinical Trial for AZD4041, an Orexin-1 Receptor Antagonist for Smoking Cessation

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Eolas Therapeutics Inc. today announced the initiation of a Phase I study of AZD4041 for treating tobacco use and dependence. The study will investigate safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of AZD4041 in healthy volunteers. AZD4041 is a central nervous system (CNS) penetrant antagonist of orexin-1 (hypocretin-1) receptors that is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca.

“Smoking-related diseases are directly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people in the United States each year,” said Paul Kenny, PhD, co-founder of Eolas Therapeutics and Chair of the Nash Family Department of Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “We are committed to advancing AZD4041 through clinical development as rapidly as possible to help treat tobacco use and dependence.”

Approximately 80% of smokers relapse within the first month of quitting. The orexin-1 receptor is thought to play an important role in the addiction-related actions of nicotine and other drugs of abuse, and blockade of this receptor reduces nicotine-seeking behaviors in rodents and primates.

“Addictive behaviours relating to tobacco use and, more broadly, to disorders such as opioid use disorder affect not only individuals but also their families, and there is potential for new medicines to help address these behaviors. The Phase I trial for AZD4041 is an exciting opportunity to investigate the potential of this molecule,” said Iain Chessell, Head of Neuroscience, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca.

AZD4041 is being developed in partnership with the Blueprint Neurotherapeutics (BPN) Network and with substantial support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) under grant number U01NS083614. The BPN network is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative managed by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) that provides non-dilutive support for small molecule drug discovery and development. Healthy volunteers will be treated initially with a single dose of AZD4041. The study endpoints will be safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics.

“There are opportunities for new therapeutics for people with addiction to nicotine and other drugs. The orexin antagonists show promise and AZD4041 will move ahead on the clinical development pathway” said Charles L. Cywin, Ph.D., NINDS Program Director of BPN.

About tobacco use and dependence

Tobacco use and dependence is a chronic, relapsing disorder driven by addiction to nicotine. Though a majority of adults who smoke report wanting to quit, less than 10% report successful quitting in the last year. The burden of disease and negative economic impact of tobacco use on society is staggering. It is predicted that ~0.6 billion current smokers worldwide will die from smoking-related illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

About Eolas Therapeutics

Eolas Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel drug candidates for the treatment of substance use disorder and other psychiatric disorders. The company’s lead drug candidate, AZD4041, is a novel orexin-1 receptor antagonist that is being developed for the treatment of addiction to nicotine and other drugs of abuse. If shown to be safe and with a favorable PK profile, AZD4041 will be advanced to a Phase 2 pivotal study to determine its actions on core symptoms of tobacco use disorder. For more information please visit: http://eolastherapeutics.com

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White Leaf Provisions Becomes The First Shelf-Stable Glyphosate Residue Free Certified Baby Food Line in the United States

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“We are happy that groups like The Detox Project exist to shed light on the dangers of Glyphosate and have the ability to offer consumers peace of mind via their certification process,” said White Leaf Provisions CEO, Meghan Rowe.


MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (PRWEB)

Glyphosate is the world’s most-used weed killer (herbicide). In 2015 the World Health Organization’s cancer body IARC determined that glyphosate is probably carcinogenic to humans. A very well-publicized testing report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found glyphosate in a number of popular breakfast foods and cereals marketed to children.

The Detox Project is a research and certification organization that encourages transparency in the food and supplement industries. To be certified Glyphosate Residue Free by The Detox Project, a product must have no glyphosate residues down to government-recognized limits of detection (LODs) for food samples (usually 0.01 ppm), and lower levels than default government Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in the European Union and Japan, which are the strictest MRLs in the world.

“We are happy that groups like The Detox Project exist to shed light on the dangers of Glyphosate and have the ability to offer consumers peace of mind via their certification process,” said White Leaf Provisions CEO, Meghan Rowe. “We as parents and also food business owners, play a big role in terms of developing healthy and safe eating habits for kids. We see growing concerns surrounding the effects of Glyphosate exposure and we wanted to offer parents some peace of mind by partnering with the Detox Project” Meghan added.

White Leaf Provisions is a family run business that has launched the first line of 100% regeneratively farmed, biodynamic organic baby food throughout the US. “We are seeing more and more parents research and demand more purity and transparency in the food choices for their little ones, we build upon organic and GMO-free requirements by sourcing ingredients that are regeneratively farmed. The goal of biodynamic farmers is to not only avoid harming the environment, as is the case with organic agriculture, but go beyond organic requirements to regenerate the land and farm, create a diversified and balanced ecosystem in a holistic manner” said Keith Rowe, co-founder of White Leaf Provisions.

All White Leaf Provisions baby food blends are certified by Demeter, who is an international certifying group for Biodynamic® farming and processing. The Demeter certification is the gold standard for regenerative farming and is the oldest ecological certification in the world.

White Leaf Provisions encourages parents to look beyond the standard organic and GMO free certifications, ask more questions and demand more transparency from every aspect of foods for their kids, Their philosophy is to continue to improve upon the quality and social acceptability by bringing foods to market that have the safety and well being of kids and the planet at the foremost of everything they do.

White Leaf Provisions was founded by Keith and Meghan Rowe after they noticed a real lack of regeneratively farmed organic products in the US. Keith an executive chef from Ireland and Meghan, being the daughter of a serial entrepreneur, were both well aware of Europe’s approach to farming.

After the birth of their son, they wanted to bring that level of purity, transparency and social accountability to baby and toddler food aisles in the US. Their first four baby food blends are Apple, Sweet Potato & Beet, Pear, Banana & Kiwi, Carrot Sweet Potato & Pea and Mango, Carrot, Banana & Pear. They have additional blends being released in 2020. All baby food blends along with their biodynamic applesauce line are available at Natural Grocers and in organic and natural retail locations nationally.

To learn more visit http://www.whiteleafprovisions.com or like or follow them on social media @whiteleafprovisions.

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Loma Linda University Health study reveals lower rates of cancer and early death in Adventists

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The findings…strongly suggest that these health advantages may be available to all Americans who choose similar diets, in addition to other well-known prudent lifestyle choices such as regular physical activity, avoiding smoking and care with body weight.


LOMA LINDA, Calif. (PRWEB)

A recent Loma Linda University Health study found lower rates of premature death and cancer in Seventh-day Adventists, a Protestant denomination long known for health promotion, compared with individuals in the general U.S. population. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study also found similar results when limiting the analysis to Black Adventists and the Black general population.

Health behaviors promoted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church include not smoking, eating a plant-based diet, regular exercise and maintaining normal body weight. Previous research suggests that Seventh-day Adventists have lower risks of many cancers, heart disease, and diabetes, and in California, live longer than individuals in the general population. Results vary by cancer type, however, with little published data for Black individuals.

To provide additional insights, lead researcher, Gary Fraser, MBChB, PhD, and his colleagues compared death rates and cancer incidence between a national Seventh-day Adventist population and a representative sample of the U.S. population. Specifically, the researchers analyzed data from the nationally inclusive Adventist Health Study-2 and a U.S. Census population, and they adjusted for differences in education, location of residence, and past smoking habits so that these factors would not explain any of the results.

The team found significantly lower rates of death from any cause, as well as a lower incidence of all cancers combined in the Adventist population (by 33% and 30%, respectively), and lower incidence rates specifically for breast, colorectal, rectal, and lung cancer (by 30%, 16%, 50%, and 30%, respectively). Death rates and incidence of all cancers combined were also significantly lower among Black Adventist individuals compared with Black individuals in the U.S. Census population (by 36% and 22%, respectively).

“This is the first confirmation of previous reports, now using national populations. Further, we were able to control for differences in tobacco use by excluding any currently smoking non-Adventists, and adjusting for past smoking and time since quitting in previous smokers,” Fraser said. “In addition, this is the first report that includes a comparison among Black individuals alone.”

Fraser noted that the findings do not clearly identify the causes of the health benefits experienced by Adventists, but other studies have provided evidence that the plant-based dietary habits chosen by many Adventists are one important factor.

According to Fraser, Adventist vegetarians have less overweight, diabetes, hypertension, elevated blood cholesterol, coronary heart disease, and several cancers compared with Adventist non-vegetarians, who themselves are lower than usual consumers of animal foods.

“The findings in this report comparing all Adventists—vegetarians and non-vegetarians—to average Americans are largely as expected,” Fraser said, “and strongly suggest that these health advantages may be available to all Americans who choose similar diets, in addition to other well-known prudent lifestyle choices such as regular physical activity, avoiding smoking and care with body weight.”

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