June2009Special

• Who can you trust?
• More info/products on the Website - www.tauponatural.com
• Health snippets - are you taking B Vitamins?
• Special June offer

We knew it and now it is in the open. Natural Instinct.

ACCC vs. Natural Instinct
Cosmetics & haircare brand Natural Instinct is in the press for all the wrong reasons:

Last month marked an interesting milestone in the organic beauty industry. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, a government and consumer watchdog, has taken action against a cheap ‘organic’ brand sold in pharmacy and health food stores for making false and misleading claims about their organic content and ingredients. About time, we say! Many of us have been frustrated by the blatant inaccuracy of this particular brand’s labels for some time.

Australian authorities take action over organic mis-labelling.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken action against cosmetics maker Natural Products of Australia over its natural and organic claims.
The ACCC said it took the action against Natural Products of Australia because it was concerned that inaccuracies on its product labels concerning the products’ composition might mislead consumers.

On its labels the company claims to use ‘100 per cent pure oils and certified organic herbs’, but the ACCC was concerned that the amounts of these herbs and oils was sometimes so small it was relatively insignificant to the overall formulation.

In the same vein, the organisation also rapped Natural Products of Australia for not listing its ingredients on the labels from biggest
to smallest quantities, as required by mandatory standards.
“Consumers should be able to rely on labels to provide accurate information about the chemicals and other ingredients in cosmetic products,“ said ACCC deputy chairman Peter Kell.

And the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has put other companies on notice over mislabelling in a booming cosmetics market.

Natural Instinct is altering its labelling on several products after it left off ingredients that can cause skin irritations and hoodwinked
consumers over the quantities of herbs and oils in several items.
Read the full story: http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25340046-661,00.html

The ACCC’s claim against Natural Instinct:
It is alleged that Natural Instinct breached sections 52, 53, 55 by misleading consumers as to the presence and quantities of
certain ingredients in Natural Instinct cosmetic products and the composition and characteristics of those products through failing
to accurately describe the ingredients in Natural Instinct cosmetic products, in particular by:
(a) omitting ingredients;
(b) failing to list ingredients in descending order by volume and mass; and
(c) failing to refer to chemicals and other ingredients by a common English name or INCI name;

Below are the INCI names and the Incorrect names used by Natural Instincts.

We have said it in the past - look for independent guarantees on products, Miessence Certified Organics are tested by an independent, internationally recognised organisation that you can trust! 

You can look at the Certification of Miessence products here

The Worlds Most Powerful Probiotic
One of THE most basic and important aspects of human health and well-being is the status of our"gut", we now have a product that is breaking new ground.
The result of over twenty years research and 10 years in development we are proud to introduce Progurt, the health revolution has arrived.

Our bodies host huge numbers of living organisms and it is important for us to understand that our "gut flora" are at the coal face when it comes to keeping nasty bugs out, whether its bacteria or viruses the one hundred trillion cells that colonise our insides are the initiators of our immune response - its called gut mediated immunity - and this is far more important than any flu shot will ever be!

Here are some of the benefits of Progurt.

• 100% natural, no colours, flavours, preservatives
  
• Human strains of bacteria
• Power in numbers - over 1 Trillion CFU per litre
  
• Scientifically formulated
• Enhances immune function
• Improves resistance to infection
• Reduce illness
• Reduce bowel problems
• Improve digestion
• Reduce allergies, skin problems
• Reduce body fat by curbing  cravings
• Reduce fatigue
  

As well as the fact that these are human strains of bacteria, they are resistant to stomach acid and bile, will successfully colonise the GI tract and will actively inhibit the growth of undesirable pathogens, it is the shear numbers that are amazing.

Progurt has been developed to be the ultimate probiotic in yogurt form.

As with any foods, fresh is best.

Most people experience almost immediate benefits from eating Progurt. For healthy individuals there is often a sense of increased awareness and well-being. For those with health problems there are often dramatic improvements in their condition.

To find out more click here or visit our suppliers website at www.progurt.co.nz

WHATS IN THE NEWS TODAY?

B Vitamins Beneficial for Migraine Sufferers

Approximately 12% of the western population is reported to suffer from migraines. Current treatments are not always effective, can be expensive and have adverse side effects. According to new Australian research, supplementation of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 may reduce the frequency, severity and disability of migraines. In addition, a previous study has reported that high dose vitamin B2 (riboflavin) may provide preventative benefit to migraine sufferers.

Three Important B Vitamins for Eye Health.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects 25-30 million people worldwide. In a new randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial scientists studied the effects of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 (nutrients known to lower homocysteine levels) on the incidence of AMD. Earlier observational epidemiological studies indicate a direct association between blood concentrations of homocysteine and AMD risk.

The researchers believe that, based on the trial data, women at high risk of CVD may reduce the risk of AMD with homocysteine-lowering therapy consisting of daily supplementation of folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.

So 3 birds with one stone - vision, migraines and heart health all with a simple B Vitamin, if you are not taking a high quality B Complex then think again. B Vitamins are not expensive and are so important in many ways, if you need some help with selecting a B vitamin supplement just let us know.

June Special
With so many people still getting struck with "swine flu" and other nasties we have decided to offer last months deal again.

Its our immune boosting kit, a great alternative to the "Flu shot".
Order our Heel Immune Duo or Daily C powder and we will give you a 10% discount OR order a  twin pack of one of each(the duo and DailyC) to keep all the bugs away and we will take off 15%, that's a saving of almost $15!

If you would like to take advantage of this months offer please reply now Click here without delay.

Once again let us take this opportunity to thank you for joning us in seeking good health. Health is something none of us should take for granted and is so sorely missed by those who "loose it"

Yours in good health

Susanne & Gary

 
PS: Thanks again for your continued support and don't forget to forward the newsletter onto anyone who may find it of interest, take care S & G  :) Susanne & Gary