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BGG supports the safety and efficacy of its CO2 Saw Palmetto Extract

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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (PRWEB)

BGG has successfully completed and published two clinical trials on its Saw Palmetto extract to support its safety and reconfirm its efficacy. One of the clinical trials was conducted on 44 volunteers who were given BGG’s Saw Palmetto extract or placebo over an eight-week period. The treatment group experienced a statistically significant reduction in urinary issues versus placebo (Kushima et al., 2018). The second clinical trial established safety at 6X the recommended dosage (Sekikawa et al., 2019).

“We are extremely pleased to offer a Saw Palmetto extract that has been proven efficacious and safe through peer-reviewed human research,” said Yanmei Li, PhD, BGG’s Chief Scientific Officer. “BGG prides itself not only on producing products with industry-leading quality, but also on sponsoring clinical research to validate our products’ ability to positively affect consumers’ health. This combination of top quality and clinical validation has been extremely well-received by leading brands in the market for our other products, and we look forward to similar success in the Saw Palmetto category.”

BGG’s Global Chief Marketing Officer and CEO of BGG Europe Christian Artaria observed, “The Saw Palmetto market has been in turmoil recently due to a series of poor harvests, which have added additional costs to an already costly manual harvesting. As a consequence, adulteration with inexpensive food-based oils or with blends of lipids that mimic the phytochemical profile of a genuine Serenoa extract has been rampant. At BGG we offer to the market genuine, safe and clinically-supported products, and the new studies performed on our CO2 Saw Palmetto extract come at the perfect time.”

Sekikawa, T. Kizawa, Y. Li, Y. Miura, N. (2019). “A clinical study for evaluating the safety of excessive consumption of saw palmetto extract.” Japanese Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 47. 445-452.

Kushima, M. Okamoto, K. Kizawa, Y. Sekikawa, T. Li, Y. Takara, T. (2018) “A Verification Study on the Improvement of Urination Issues with Ingestion of Saw Palmetto Fruit Extract: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study.” Pharmacometrics 95(5/6): 101-111, 2018.

About BGG

BGG is a global B2B supplier of ingredients sourced from nature that improve consumer wellness. Building on 25 years of innovative leadership, BGG provides consumer product makers with efficacious ingredients of outstanding quality. This is achieved by specialized sourcing, cultivation and production in the best global regions. BGG’s extensive portfolio originates from algae, fruits and plants. BGG employs a staff of approximately 400, has 6 production sites, international branches in North America, Japan, China and Switzerland and manages sales in more over 100 countries. BGG is ISO9001, ISO22000 and GMP certified.

Further Information on BGG: http://www.bggworld.com

Press Contact: Christian Artaria, Global Chief Marketing Officer

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Chiromatic Announces First-of-its-Kind Innovative Sleep Technology

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The Chiromatic Vitality Mattress

“By combining unparalleled research with German-engineered dimensional textiles, we have developed a clinical-grade technology and a luxury experience, all in one,” explained Bart Zoni, Managing Partner.


MORRISTOWN, N.J. (PRWEB)

Chiromatic, a Chiropractor- approved sleep innovation company, today announced the world’s first mattress to use LoomAir 3DTM technology.

The original pioneers of Chiropractic mattresses have re-launched their line with a revolutionary new technology that will mean better sleep for the 45 million Americans who suffer from back and neck pain. As the trailblazer in specific chiropractic mattress design since 1977, Chiromatic has continued to look for revolutionary ways to bring better products to their network of doctors and customers.

“We discovered that mattresses have not really evolved over the past 40 years.” stated Bart Zoni, Managing Partner. “We recognized the need for a sleep line that provides health benefits along with desired comfort and luxury.”

With the newest generation of Chiromatic mattresses using LoomAir 3D technology, Chiromatic has addressed the problems of traditional beds and can better meet the needs of those suffering from back and neck pain. Contrary to traditional beds and memory foams, which create more resistance as one sleeps, LoomAir 3D technology distributes pressure evenly to rid of any unwanted “hot spots” on the body and puts a stop to uneven lumbar support.

“We looked to the aerospace, medical device, and automotive technologies to find our inspiration,” explained Zoni. “By combining unparalleled research with German-engineered dimensional textiles, we have developed a clinical-grade technology and a luxury experience, all in one.”

The 3-dimensional fabrics provide a surface-body interface that is supportive throughout, but soft at the pressure points, adapting to any sleep position. Available in their new Vitality mattress, these 3D “spacer” fabrics have two faces separated by millions of tiny filaments, providing the support of over 3 million fibers to resemble the feeling of floating on air.

Vitality Mattress

Experience the healing power of sleep with Chiromatic’s advanced, proprietary support technology for those with back and neck pain. Comprised of non-toxic materials and compatible with adjustable bases, the exclusive patent pending technology available in this bed delivers:


  • A unique feeling of weightlessness and reduced point pressure

  • Disruption-free motion for an ideal partner bed

  • Even weight distribution and adaptive support for optimal alignment of the spine

  • Increased airflow for optimal temperature control

“We believe a bed should be more than a piece of bedroom furniture – it should be the centerpiece of a healthy lifestyle,” explained Deb Pearce, Partner. “This technology marks a new era at Chiromatic that speaks to who we are as a company and is a direct reflection of the value we deliver to our clients – scientific, luxurious and technologically advanced.”

Taking a new and improved health-first approach, Chiromatic’s revitalized mission has evolved to promote the notion that sleep and health are one in the same. Their new line of mattresses and pillows are proven to improve the quality of sleep and specifically support those that live an active lifestyle. Products are available through a Chiropractor network as well as in their Morristown experience center, set to open this fall.

About Chiromatic

Since 1977, Chiromatic Sleep Systems have been designed with and trusted by Chiropractors and can be an important part of a holistic approach to managing back and neck pain. Approaching sleep with a health-first approach, Chiromatic uses the latest in clinical-grade technology, to innovate the mattress industry with sleep systems that address the needs of millions of consumers that experience back and neck pain – and those that just want the most comfortable night’s sleep.

For more information, please visit: https://www.chiromatic.com/

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Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan, Esq. Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in National Valsartan NDMA Products Liability Litigation

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Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan


NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (PRWEB)

On May 6th, 2019, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP partner, Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan, was appointed to a leadership position on the Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Steering Committee in the National Valsartan NDMA contamination litigation (IN RE: Valsartan Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2875) pending in federal court in New Jersey.  Ms. Bogdan will serve as the Co-Science Chair on the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Steering Committee.

The IN RE: Valsartan Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2875 centers around the FDA recalls of Valsartan which began in July of 2018 and have continued throughout 2019. The FDA recall came after 22 other countries issued recalls of over 2,300 Valsartan batches.   Other batches of “sartan” medications, Losartan and Irbesartan, have been added to the FDA recall list.  As of September, 2018, there have been 1,152 individual recalls making this the largest Class 1 drug recall to date.   

The medications have been recalled because they contain nitrosamine impurities that don’t meet the FDA’s safety standards. Nitrosamines are organic chemical compounds that are comprised of a nitroso group bonded to an amine.   The nitrosamine impurities that have been found are Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), and N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA).  Most nitrosamines are carcinogenic.  In particular, NDMA, NDEA and NMBA are recognized by the International Agency for Research on Cancer to be carcinogens.  NDMA so reliably causes cancer that it is used to create cancer in rats for cancer research.  

Over 2 million Americans have received notices in the mail alerting them of the recalls and their potential exposure to a probable carcinogen. Similar warnings have also been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), Health Canada, the European Medical Association (EMA), and the Hong Kong Department of Health.

Many lawsuits have been filed by patients across the U.S., for strict products liability, manufacturing defect, negligence, fraud, violation of warranties, and other laws relating to the safe sale and distribution of prescription drugs.  On February 14, 2019, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued a transfer order consolidating valsartan products liability lawsuits in the District of New Jersey.  This process is intended to serve the convenience of the parties, witnesses, and the judicial system, and to reduce duplicative discovery, and avoid conflicting pretrial schedules. Future cases filed by patients claiming injuries caused by the contaminated Valsartan will be transferred or sued directly into the MDL.  This MDL is comprised of both personal injury cases, as well as class actions.  The MDL includes all manufacturers of the recalled valsartan.  A list of the medications that have been recalled can be found on the FDA’s website. 

Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP® is a personal injury law firm whose practice is limited to protecting the rights of those wrongfully injured as a result of negligence. If you or a loved one have been injured, you can call our experienced team of attorneys toll-free at 1.800.LAW.1010 (1-800-529-1010).

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Cognition® Corporation Releases White Paper Upcoming EU Regulation of Medical Devices

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Cognition Corporation White Paper: Managing the Transition to EU MDR Regulations

“There’s a lot happening with the EU MDR… By leveraging some of the methods we suggest in this new white paper, we believe that will go a long way in helping these manufacturers streamline the transition.”


LEXINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

Cognition® Corporation, a software company specializing in medical device compliance and commercialization, has just released a new white paper on the upcoming implementation of the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).

The MDR is a new regulatory framework for the oversight of medical devices submitted to and cleared for market in European Union Member States. Intended to replace the previous Medical Device Directive established in 1993, this new regulation is set to see full implementation in May 2020.

“The transition to this new system of regulatory compliance is going to be a challenge for medical device manufacturers,” says David Cronin, CEO of Cognition Corporation. “We’re releasing this paper in the hopes of helping some organizations understand and prepare for the changes ahead in the European market.”

The new white paper takes a high-level approach to the EU MDR, laying out the basics before diving into certain preparatory methods manufacturers of medical devices can undertake. Strategies such as planning ahead, keeping an eye on device classification, and ensuring robust risk management are reviewed.

“There’s a lot happening with the EU MDR,” says Mr. Cronin, “and even though it was published back in 2017, there are still organizations who have yet to come into compliance before the official implementation date. By leveraging some of the methods we suggest in this new white paper, we believe that will go a long way in helping these manufacturers streamline the transition.”

Mr. Cronin adds that the paper will offer suggestions for meeting the MDR’s robust postmarket surveillance requirements as well. “Just like the FDA, the EU is getting more concerned with the total product lifecycle,” says Mr. Cronin. “By highlighting this in our paper, we hope to bring more awareness, and hopefully give folks a chance to better understand what the EU MDR is all about.”

The white paper is available for download here.

Cognition® Corporation, based in Lexington, Massachusetts, has offered solutions for product development compliance for more than fifteen years. Cognition offers the Cognition Cockpit® Platform, along with engineering and validation support, and industry expertise. Thousands of users worldwide use Cognition solutions to manage their product development process and meet regulatory, performance, and-time to-market goals. For more information, visit http://www.cognition.us or call (781) 271-9300.

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Global Wellness Summit Announces Full Agenda for 2019 Conference

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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), is the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy.

The Summit represents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses, investors and government leaders to better understand today’s global wellness wave—and where it will go next.


Miami, FL (PRWEB)

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy, today released the full agenda for the 13th annual GWS at Grand Hyatt Singapore from October 15–17, 2019. Global hospitality brand Hyatt is this year’s host sponsor.

The three-day event will attract leading business and thought leaders from 50 countries to the Summit in Singapore. Wellness industry leaders and visionaries still have the opportunity to apply to attend the prestigious event, which is renowned for its keynotes and panels that analyze the largest opportunities unfolding in the wellness economy, from aspirational ageing to the reinvention of healthcare; from spa and beauty trends to the role of purpose in our lives and work; from rethinking real estate and retail to travel, tourism and more.

“Wellness is shaking up vast consumer markets and industries and now touches almost every facet of our lives: how we act, how we age, how we eat, how we travel, how we approach healthcare, and how we work. The Summit represents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses, investors and government leaders to better understand today’s global wellness wave—and where it will go next,” says GWS CEO and Chair Susie Ellis. “The enthusiasm for the 13th annual Summit has been overwhelming. We are eager to welcome both returning and new delegates from all over the world, including our large Asian contingency.”

The theme of this year’s Summit is “Shaping the Business of Wellness,” and attendees can expect to hear from high-profile industry experts on where wellness is headed globally, with a keen spotlight on Asia, the fastest-growing of all wellness markets, including the new leaders/innovators driving the growth in the region.

GWS is renowned for presenting the latest research on the wellness industry. This year, the Global Wellness Institute, a nonprofit research and educational resource for the global wellness industry, will release the first-ever report on the global economy of physical activity, providing all-new market data and trends analysis for this explosively growing industry.

Issues being addressed on this year’s agenda include:


  •     Transformational Trends – What lies ahead?

  •     Hospitality/Tourism and Wellness – Making a positive impact on people and the planet

  •     The Asian Century – Asia’s increasing impact on wellness

  •     Sustainable Development – Sustainability’s role in creating a well world

  •     Healthcare Disruption – Exploring what’s next in healthcare

  •     Embracing Aspirational Ageing – Redefining the 50+ lifestyle through the wellness lens

  •     Technology – Technological advances reshaping wellness

  •     Mental Wellness – Exploring the power and resilience of the brain

  •     Energy Medicine and Faith – How deeper connections with our bodies, minds and souls are transforming wellness practices around the globe

  •     Next-Gen Wellness Leaders – Understanding their vision

  •     Purpose and Social Impact – Making a difference at both the corporate and personal level: why it matters

  •     Wellness Real Estate – What’s next for real estate communities, homes and offices?

In addition to the informative and lively on-stage activities, the Summit offers unparalleled networking opportunities, including “hosted table topic” luncheons with industry leaders.

Delegates can also take advantage of wellness experiences, including yoga, tai chi and ceremonial gong bathing, and enjoy social events such as the Singapore dine-around and dance party.

View the full agenda here for the 13th annual GWS at Grand Hyatt Singapore from October 15–17, 2019.

The Global Wellness Summit kicks off with a welcome reception on October 14 co-hosted by Hyatt and Grand Hyatt Singapore. There is room for a limited number of additional delegates to attend the Summit; to apply to attend, click here.

About the Global Wellness Summit: The Global Wellness Summit is an invitation-only international gathering that brings together industry leaders and visionaries to shape the business of wellness and the future of the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy. The gathering is held annually in different locations across the globe and has taken place in the US, Switzerland, Turkey, Bali, India, Morocco, Mexico, Austria and Italy. The 13th annual Summit will be held at Grand Hyatt Singapore from October 15–17, 2019.

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Medicine for Back Pain; What Works and What to be Careful About

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Dr. Kaixuan Liu

It’s important to understand that while pills and other medicines can help back pain, there’s an array of options. It’s wise to educate yourself on the pros and cons.


WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)

When something hurts, it’s natural to want to pop a pill to quickly make the pain go away. But medicine for back pain – depending on the type and how long it’s taken – can come with side effects and potential dangers, according to Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, founder and medical director of Atlantic Spine Center.

“Some of the first questions back pain patients ask include, ‘What works? What should I be careful about?’” explains Dr. Liu. “It’s important to understand that while pills and other medicines can help back pain, there’s an array of options. It’s wise to educate yourself on the pros and cons.”

About 8 in 10 American adults will experience back pain at some point, according to the National Institutes of Health. But most of the time, back pain gets better within a few weeks, Dr. Liu says, and remedies such as exercising and applying heat or ice can produce dramatic improvements.

Medicines for back pain should only be considered when the pain is severe or lasting, he advises. “Medication can be a key component of treating or managing an occasional severe backache or dealing with recurring pain, but it’s crucial to use the right medications for your situation and do so in the safest possible way,” Dr. Liu adds.

Medications and what to watch for

Back pain medicine comes in several categories. Here, Dr. Liu explains the choices and what issues and side effects are common with each:

NSAIDs: Over-the-counter versions of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are very popular for back pain and include ibuprofen and naproxen. Prescription versions offer higher doses. While often quite effective in easing pain, NSAIDs are so easy to obtain that many people can use too many. This can lead to side effects such as stomach pain, ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney damage, Dr. Liu notes.

Muscle relaxants: Useful for acute back pain or muscle spasms, muscle relaxants are available by prescription and include cyclobenzaprine, tizanidine, baclofen and carisoprodol. Regardless of the specific muscle relaxant, however, all can cause drowsiness. “Don’t drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how they’re affecting you,” Dr. Liu says.

Opioids: These heavy-duty pain drugs come with a big caution sign, since opioid use and addiction have reached epidemic proportions in the United States, Dr. Liu notes. For brief periods, prescription opioids such as hydrocodone or oxycodone might be prescribed with careful monitoring by your doctor. Aside from a strong risk for dependency, opioids can also have side effects such as drowsiness and sedation, constipation, or allergic reactions such as itching or hives. Long-term opioid use can even make back pain worse by altering the nervous system to perceive heightened levels of pain.

Corticosteroids: Taken either by mouth or injected into your back, steroids are a powerful anti-inflammatory and produce lasting relief. But if used for long, steroids can produce weight gain, bone loss or problems processing blood sugar.

Antidepressants or antiseizure drugs: Obviously, these medications are typically meant to combat depression or seizures, but they can also be effective for nerve problems that contribute to back pain, calming irritation and relieving burning pain. Common side effects can include headaches, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, insomnia, fatigue or sexual side effects, so proceed with caution, Dr. Liu says.

Caveats to medication use

Dr. Liu says it’s important to keep in mind that medications for back pain can’t fix the underlying problem causing the pain – they can only temporarily relieve symptoms and improve how well you function.

“The source of your pain still hasn’t been addressed by taking pills or other medicines,” he says. “For this reason, other approaches such as physical therapy are key. They can target the problem causing your back pain in the first place.”

It’s also smart to track how well any back pain medicine works for you by keeping a pain diary, he says. Log when pain strikes, how long it lasts, and how severe the pain is. After medication dosages, write down how you feel and estimate how much pain relief you’re experiencing. Also keep track of side effects.

“Medicine for back pain should always be used with caution, but the right medication at the right time can be a godsend,” Dr. Liu says. “Make sure you stay in close contact with your doctor to ensure your medication is the best fit for you.”

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Kaixuan Liu, MD, is a board-certified physician who is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive spine surgery at Atlantic Spine Center.

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HMP Announces Agenda for 2nd Annual Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit

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The perspectives gathered from various professional fields at the stimulant summit are crucial to identifying the evidence-based strategies we need for effective treatment and prevention.


MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)

With the surge in misuse of prescription and illicit stimulants, HMP, a leader in healthcare events and education and producer of the annual Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, today announced the second annual Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit will be held November 8–10, 2019, in Miami, Florida, and will feature an agenda comprising expert speakers with deep knowledge of the ongoing epidemic.

The Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit is the only educational event providing clinical, law enforcement, and public safety professionals with practical strategies and solutions to address the country’s stimulant crisis, an often underrecognized emergency compounding the opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 14,000 cocaine users and 10,000 meth users died in the United States in 2017, an increase of more than a third compared with 2016 and triple the number of deaths in 2012. That puts stimulant deaths on par with the opioid depressant heroin, which was involved in 15,000 overdose deaths in 2017.

The Summit will kick off with a keynote address from John L. Eadie, MPA, a coordinator with the National Emerging Threats Initiative, administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, on Friday, November 8. With 44 years’ experience within the public health field, Eadie has served in management, executive, and consulting capacities, directing the New York state Department of Health’s pharmaceutical diversion program from 1985 to 1995. His session will present the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Initiative’s (HIDTA) latest findings to be used by clinicians, law enforcement, and public safety personnel to design appropriate interdiction, prevention, and treatment programs.

Sheriff Mark Lamb, Pinal County, Arizona, is also slated to speak. Elected in 2017, Sheriff Lamb leads initiatives to address the stimulant crisis by developing relationships with mental and behavioral health providers throughout the county. In addition to its specialized narcotics and anti-smuggling teams, the Sheriff’s office works with federal partners to combat human and drug trafficking in Pinal County. Sheriff Lamb has appeared on A&E Network’s Live PD and 60 Days In.

“Addressing the dangers of stimulant addiction requires a multifaceted approach,” said Doug Edwards, Director, HMP’s Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network. “The perspectives gathered from various professional fields at the stimulant summit are crucial to identifying the evidence-based strategies we need for effective treatment and prevention. Having the participation of industry leaders like John Eadie and Sheriff Lamb is testament to the severity of this issue.”

This year’s Summit features a clinical track as well as law enforcement and public safety tracks, catering to the various players involved in fighting this epidemic. Attendees can earn up to 23.25 CE credits at the Summit, including 3 ethics credits. Organizations supporting the conference include the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, the National Safety Council, the National HIDTA Program Emerging Threats Initiative, and National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition.

For more information, visit stimulantsummit.com. For media inquiries, contact Kelly McCurdy at pr@hmpglobal.com.

About HMP

HMP is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical – and is a multichannel leader in health care events and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global health care community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include Consultant360, the year-round, award-winning platform relied upon by primary care providers and other specialists; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, the largest annual gathering on the opioid crisis; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.

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Aquasana Wins Two NCW Eco Excellence Awards®

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2019 Eco Excellence Award Winner

“Filtering your tap water is one of the most effective ways to improve the overall health and environmental quality of your home.”


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Aquasana, maker of award-winning water filtration products for the home and on-the-go, has been named a 2019 Eco Excellence Award winner by Natural Child World (NCW) magazine for its portable filter bottle, the Aquasana Clean Water Bottle, and the 5300+ Max Flow under sink water filtration system. Recognized for its high-performance water filtration technology and significant role in helping reduce single-use plastic waste, this is the fourth consecutive year Aquasana has received the coveted industry award.

“Filtering your tap water is one of the most effective ways to improve the overall health and environmental quality of your home,” said Derek Mellencamp, general manager at Aquasana. “As concerns about the quality of our nation’s drinking water continue to rise, along with the enormous impact of plastic pollution, it’s more important than ever that we encourage both brands and consumers to become more socially and environmentally sustainable. We’re honored to be recognized by NCW among the other Eco Excellence Award honorees who are leading this charge.”

The winner of the Best Reusable Bottle category four years in a row, Aquasana’s Clean Water Bottle ($40) provides instant access to clean water on the go. Designed to keep water cold for up to 24 hours, the Clean Water Bottle features a built-in filter that’s NSF-certified to reduce more than 99% of chlorine, lead, bacteria, giardia and cryptosporidium.

The Aquasana 5300+ Max Flow under sink water filter ($175) was named the Best Water Filtration System for its ability to reduce up to 99% of lead and 76 other contaminants, including PFOA/PFOS, asbestos, pharmaceuticals, chloramines, herbicides, pesticides, industrial solvents, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and mercury, all while preserving healthy minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium. A smart home solution for cleaner water, the 5300+ is Bluetooth-enabled and has a faster flow rate that’s ideal for all kitchen needs.

Now in its ninth year, the Eco Excellence Awards, created by NCW, recognize excellence in the social and environmental sustainability for products, services and organizations committed to healthier approaches to living. NCW is the leading lifestyle publication with a clear focus on ecologically and socially responsible consumer values that addresses the needs of parents looking to make healthier choices for themselves and their children.

Both award-winning products are available nationwide for purchase at Aquasana.com.

About Aquasana

Aquasana, an A. O. Smith Corporation company (NYSE-AOS), is dedicated to improving the overall health and wellness of every home by delivering clean, healthy and great-tasting water through its best-in-class water filtration systems. Aquasana’s family of award-winning premium water filters – including whole-house filtration systems, shower filters, under counter filters, reverse osmosis systems, portable filter bottles, and the first-ever powered countertop Clean Water Machine – provide easy and immediate access to healthy water at home and on the go. For more information, visit http://www.aquasana.com.

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New Book Provides Roadmap to a Life of Freedom and Fulfillment

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Curt Mercadante

“You don’t have to be confined to live a lifestyle by default.”


CHARLESTON, S.C. (PRWEB)

A roadmap to build a life of freedom and fulfillment is what’s provided in “Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone of Misery”, a new book released today by author Curt Mercadante and published under the Lioncrest Publishing imprint.

“You don’t have to be confined to live a lifestyle by default,” said Mercadante. “You can design a lifestyle in which your relationships are excellent, your mental and physical health is excellent, in which you’re fulfilled by your job, and you spend your days doing things you want to do versus things you feel compelled to do.”

Are you fulfilled by your job? Are your relationships excellent? Is your mental and physical health excellent? Are the three facets of your life — self, family, work — aligned? These are some of the questions Mercadante asks in the book to help you determine if you have the freedom and fulfillment you deserve.

“We are autonomous human beings who have the ability to design the lifestyles we desire,” added Mercadante. “And you can get there by following the Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle: Superpowers, Vision, Alignment, Outcomes, and Flow.”

Mercadante has founded six profitable businesses, including a seven-figure PR/ad agency he shut down at peak revenue to seek fulfillment. Now an international speaker, trainer, and Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, he helps individuals around the world find their fulfillment.

In “Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle”, he masterfully breaks down the excuses holding you back from unlocking your personal superpowers. He provides strategic insight on how to build the life, relationships, and business you deserve.

The book is available in paperback or Kindle on Amazon or at FivePillarsofFreedom.com.

About Curt Mercadante

Curt Mercadante is an international speaker, trainer, and disruptive entrepreneur whose mission is to save the world by helping people fight for freedom and fulfillment. Curt’s speeches and training empower individuals to live their Freedom Lifestyle, and he also hosts the popular Freedom Club Podcast.

Raised in the Chicago area, he and his wife, Julie, now live in Charleston, South Carolina, with their four children, when they aren’t traveling the world. Curt is a diehard fan of the White Sox, a superhero nerd, and can frequently be found at his local boxing gym.

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Blue Zones and Barry Community Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Countywide Transformation

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“I am impressed with the local will and drive to make Barry County a better place to live, grow up, and grow old from the community leaders as well as local changemakers.”—Ben Leedle, CEO of Blue Zones


MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB)

The Barry Community Foundation and other local leaders have joined forces with Blue Zones to begin a countywide well-being transformation in Barry County, Michigan through the Blue Zones Activate program. Blue Zones uses scientifically proven lessons of longevity, health, and happiness to boost the well-being of entire communities. Barry County is proud to be the first community in Michigan to partner with this innovative approach to increase community health and wellness.

Blue Zones Activate is based on research and principles developed by Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author, who identified the cultures of the world—or blue zones—with the healthiest, longest-living populations.

Blue Zones focuses on the single largest determinant of our health: the place we live. By focusing on the places where people live, work, learn, and play, Blue Zones has been able to help communities move the needle in improving overall population health and reducing healthcare costs in hundreds of places around the country. The innovative strategy is built on the foundation of improving food and built environment policies that impact public health and health inequalities to increase the availability of healthy choices within the community

By optimizing the places where people spend most of their time, Blue Zones Activate helps communities with policy initiatives to create environments where healthy choices are easier and accessible to everyone. As a result, people can live longer and better, and communities can lower healthcare costs, improve productivity, and boost their city’s national recognition as a great place to live, work, and play.

As an official Blue Zones Activate community, world-renowned Blue Zones experts will work with local leaders and citizens of Barry County to implement policies that drive lasting and sustainable changes that will benefit the entire community and future generations to follow.

The Barry Community Foundation is the lead partner, with primary sponsorships from the MTC Community Fund, Spectrum Health Pennock, and Hastings Fiberglass, and supporting sponsorships from Highpoint Community Bank, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, the DeCamp Foundation, Barry Community Foundation, Barry Eaton District Health Department and Barry County.

“The board of the Barry Community Foundation is committed to building a vibrant healthy community through our adaptation of Seven Elements of a Healthy Community. Specifically, our vision statement for Health Access is for our residents to have access to high-quality health services on a personal, community and systems level. Blue Zones is the perfect program to provide the means for our community to institute systemic pathways for a healthy community,” says Bonnie Gettys, President and CEO of the Barry Community Foundation.

Ben Leedle, CEO of Blue Zones, says: “I am impressed with the local will and drive to make Barry County a better place to live, grow up, and grow old from the community leaders as well as local changemakers. I’m excited to see the changes to come that will help make the region a healthy and thriving community for current and future generations.”

For more information on Blue Zones Activate or to learn how to get involved, visit bluezones.com/activate-barry-county.

About Blue Zones®

Blue Zones employs evidence-based ways to help people live longer, better. The company’s work is rooted in explorations and research done by National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner in blue zones regions around the world, where people live extraordinarily long or happy lives. The original research and findings were released in Buettner’s bestselling books The Blue Zones Solution, The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones, and Thrive—all published by National Geographic books. Using original Blue Zones research, Blue Zones works with cities to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to a city’s environment, policy, and social networks. Participating communities have experienced double digit drops in obesity and tobacco use and have saved millions of dollars in healthcare costs. For more information, visit bluezones.com.

About Barry Community Foundation

The Barry Community Foundation’s mission is to improve lives by bridging resources. This organization is dedicated to improving the lives of people in Barry County and brings together the resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support other local nonprofits, projects and community initiatives. Over the past 25 years it has become a trusted leader and resource, forging lasting relationships that inspire and empower our community to make a difference. The Foundation is positioned to be reactive in times of community need however it has also adopted a framework called the Seven Elements of a Healthy Community in which the community is divided into seven different sectors. This is a strategic approach where each sector is examined and decisions are made based on the assets our community currently has on hand. For more information, visit barrycf.org.

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