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1 BURMAN'S Health Foods OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10-7 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 11-3 June 2011 Metabolic Syndrome Nutrients reduce insulin resistance, inflammation, and other symptoms of this condition Omega-3 improves metabolism, lowers inflammation Adipose tissue the fatty layer under the skin and around organs stores energy in the form of fat, and releases beneficial hormones that help the body regulate fat and sugar. Researchers reviewing recent findings said that omega-3 fish oil improves these storage and release functions while reducing adipose tissue-specific inflammation, all central factors in metabolic syndrome. Omega-3 appears to raise blood levels of two key hormones secreted by adipose tissue: adiponectin, which regulates fat and sugar metabolism and reduces blood vessel inflammation; and leptin, which signals the brain when the body has had enough to eat. More vitamin D, less metabolic syndrome In this study, researchers measured blood levels of vitamin D in 3,262 Chinese men and women from Beijing and Shanghai, aged 50 to 70, and found that 24 percent were low and 69 percent were deficient in vitamin D. Among those low or deficient, 42 percent had metabolic syndrome. Chances for insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome increased as vitamin D levels fell, especially in those who were overweight or obese. Doctors said the findings were consistent with other studies in Western populations. Carotenoids Researchers in this study measured carotenoids in the diets of 374 men aged 40 to 80, 22 percent of whom had metabolic syndrome. Compared to men who consumed the least, men who got the most lycopene were 45 percent less likely to have metabolic syndrome; and for all carotenoids, were 58 percent less likely. Men who got the most carotenoids also had smaller waist size, less stored fat, and lower triglyceride levels. Beta-carotene and lycopene appeared to be the most beneficial. Carotenoids are the bright red and orange pigments found in fruits and vegetables. Reference: Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry; 2011, Vol. 22, No. 2, june s Healthy Insight Melatonin Improves Sleep When healthy people chronically can t sleep, they have primary insomnia (PI); sleeplessness not due to outside factors such as alcohol, drugs, disease or stress. In this study, 746 adults with PI, aged 18 to 80, took timed-release melatonin, or a placebo, two hours before bedtime. While the placebo group did not improve at any time, after three weeks, those 55 or older who took melatonin fell asleep more quickly, and over the next six months, the entire melatonin group slept better. After treatment, there were no withdrawal or tolerance symptoms, and no rebound insomnia. Researchers said melatonin is effective for PI in the short- and longterm. Reference: Current Medical Research and Opinion; 2011, Vol. 27, No. 1, This Issue Women benefit from the right 2 fatty acids Everyday nutrients improve 2 chances of cancer-free living Nutrients lower chances of heart 3 trouble and improve cholesterol Nutrients reduce asthma and 3 fatty liver disease adults with more amino acids 4 less likely to be overweight

Our Bones: Critical for Structure and Function Our bones play a critical role in human activity and health.

Without our bones we wouldn t be able to walk on land, as we would collapse under our own weight.

It s even easy to believe that once we reach adulthood, our bones stop growing and we keep the same skeleton for the rest of our lives.

This process of breaking down old bone and building new bone is called bone remodeling and it begins at birth and continues throughout our entire lives.

2 Our Bones: Critical for Structure and Function Our bones play a critical role in human activity and health. We are able to stand, walk and jump among other activities because of our bones and the strong skeletal structure they form. Without our bones we wouldn t be able to walk on land, as we would collapse under our own weight. Most visual cues for bone dinosaur fossils or skeletons in biology classrooms evoke a lifeless, permanent structure. It s even easy to believe that once we reach adulthood, our bones stop growing and we keep the same skeleton for the rest of our lives. Bone Remodeling: A Lifelong Process The truth is, human bones are active living tissues that, like our cells, are constantly being created and then broken down to maintain optimal health and function. This process of breaking down old bone and building new bone is called bone remodeling and it begins at birth and continues throughout our entire lives. In fact, we remodel our entire skeleton every seven years that s a complete new set of bones in just a few short years. This constant remodeling of our bones should give us confidence in our bone health we probably wouldn t want to live in the same house our entire life without remodeling, why would we want the structure of our bodies to remain stagnant? A key to optimal bone health is balance. Specifically, we can maintain our bone strength if we build new bone as quickly as we remove old bone. As we age, however, our body struggles to maintain this balance and bone strength can be affected. Beyond Bone Health: The Critical Need for Calcium Calcium is a critical mineral that is important not only for bone health, but one that also aids muscle and nerve function, blood pressure regulation, blood clotting, cellular health, and the release of certain hormones. Calcium is even required for a normal heartbeat! Not surprisingly, given this vital role, the body maintains a constant level of calcium in the bloodstream. To support this constant level, our bones also act as a storage bank for calcium. If blood calcium levels are low due to dietary intake, calcium is taken from our bones and used by the body which over time can affect bone density. The body also loses calcium through sweat, urine, cut hair and nails, so replacing this lost calcium on a daily basis is essential to prevent further removal of calcium from the bones. Bone Health: Vital for Women and Men Both men and women will begin to lose 0.5 1% of their bone density or degree of bone mineralization per year starting around age 30. In women, the rate of loss will spike to 2 3% per year for the first 3 15 years following menopause. Our Commitment to Healing through Environmental Integrity At New Chapter, we believe in sustainable business practices. Our Sustainability Department focuses on everything from making certain that we use the most energy efficient lighting, to the ethical sourcing of all of our raw materials. Environmental Commitment: Ethical Sourcing In keeping with our commitment to evolve towards greater transparency, we travel the globe, engaging with our supply partners to uphold a socially responsible and environmentally conscious supply chain. This continual and complex process reflects our intention to honor our well-being as well as that of our planet. New Chapter s Commitment to Sustainability New Chapter devotes 10% or more of our after-tax profits to the conservation of tropical rainforests and the sacred seeds that sustain all herbal traditions. We proudly work with recycled, recyclable, and ecologically sensitive materials. New Chapter saved the following resources using this 100% post-consumer waste paper: trees 1,200 fully grown water energy solid waste 515,355 gallons We are committed to sustainable practices in the sourcing, production, and promotion of our products FPO 863 million BTUs 57,629 pounds greenhouse gases 112,406 pounds Calculations based on research by Environmental Defense and other members of the Paper Task Force. Manufactured by NEW CHAPTER, INC. 90 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, BRATTLEBORO, VT Get the Whole Truth! Sign up for our e-newsletter at: newchapter.com Bone Strength take care The #1-Selling Natural Calcium! Whole-Food Calcium, Not Limestone TargetCal Directs Calcium to Bones, Not Arteries Easy to Digest Slimline Tablet Sustainably Harvested Lithothamnion Algae EXCLUSIVE FORMULATION TM Lithothamnion Algae NC05

Calcium Source: Plant Versus Rock Many people think that all calcium supplements are created equal.

We don t eat rocks as part of our balanced diet, so why would we choose to supplement our bone health nutritional needs with limestone? Our bodies understand and seek whole food sources of nutrition.

The calcium complex in Bone Strength Take Care is derived from a specific plant form called Lithothamnion Calcareum, sustainably harvested from pristine shores along the Icelandic coastline.

Calcium must be completely dissolved in order to be absorbed.

Stomach acid can then come into greater contact with the calcium, making it easy to dissolve.

microscopic view of calcium carbonate microscopic view of Lithothamnion algae The Calcium Paradox: Concerns with Heart Health According to the National Institutes of Health, many people don t get

3 Calcium Source: Plant Versus Rock Many people think that all calcium supplements are created equal. The truth is that the most common form of calcium supplement today is derived from limestone or rock. We don t eat rocks as part of our balanced diet, so why would we choose to supplement our bone health nutritional needs with limestone? Our bodies understand and seek whole food sources of nutrition. That s why New Chapter formulated Bone Strength Take Care with a whole-food plant source of calcium, magnesium, and other important trace minerals. The calcium complex in Bone Strength Take Care is derived from a specific plant form called Lithothamnion Calcareum, sustainably harvested from pristine shores along the Icelandic coastline. Much like organic vegetables, this sea plant is allowed to mature naturally and then sustainably harvested to deliver its optimal nutritional value. Calcium must be completely dissolved in order to be absorbed. The plant-based calcium found in Bone Strength Take Care grows in a honeycomb structure and is extremely porous, which dramatically increases the calcium s surface area. Stomach acid can then come into greater contact with the calcium, making it easy to dissolve. Calcium carbonate sourced from limestone has a much smaller, rocky surface area and is more difficult to dissolve. microscopic view of calcium carbonate microscopic view of Lithothamnion algae The Calcium Paradox: Concerns with Heart Health According to the National Institutes of Health, many people don t get enough calcium from their diet, suggesting supplementation as an alternative to meet their daily required intake. Despite this dietary deficit, emerging research suggests that isolated calcium supplementation can increase cardiovascular risk. Calcium supplementation alone is risky because calcium requires other nutrients to be properly utilized. The calcium paradox holds that without adequate Vitamin K, calcium will not be deposited in the bones where it is required for maintaining bone strength, but rather in the arteries and soft tissues where it can cause stiffening. It is therefore crucial that an effective bone health supplement be formulated with the necessary nutrients and minerals to ensure the optimal utilization of calcium. Vitamin K2 helps put calcium into our bones where we need it, and helps keep calcium out of our arteries, where we don t. TargetCal: Bones, Not Arteries In addition to whole-food calcium, magnesium and trace minerals, Bone Strength Take Care is formulated with TargetCal a proprietary blend of whole-food vitamins designed to optimize calcium absorption and utilization and avoid the calcium paradox. TargetCal provides a highly bioavailable, bioactive, and longlasting form of natural Vitamin K2 (MK-7). Vitamin K2 is the most active form of Vitamin K in bones and arteries. This key nutrient helps put calcium into our bones where we need it, and helps keep calcium out of our arteries, where we don t. Vitamin K2 (MK-7), sourced from fermented whole food, gently redirects lost calcium back into the bone bank. The TargetCal complex is completed by Vitamin D3 which is important for calcium absorption and has been found to aid in bone support and function.* New Chapter creates whole-food complexed Vitamin D3 by culturing the nutrient with probiotics and organic whole foods. Beyond Bone Health: Joint Health and More In addition to the primary benefit of promoting bone health, the ingredients in Bone Strength Take Care also provide other health benefits including joint, cardiovascular, and eye health.* The plant-source of calcium found in Bone Strength Take Care has been shown to significantly promote joint health in a placebocontrolled human clinical trial.* Whole-Food Vitamins D3 and K1, along with Natural Vitamin K2 and Calcium have been shown to promote numerous components of cardiovascular health.* Whole-food Vitamin D3 provides many other benefits including eye, immune, digestive, and respiratory health.* A complete summary of total body benefits of the wholefood nutrients in Bone Strength Take Care can be found in the chart below: * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Women s Health - I Women benefit from the right fatty acids EFAs ease PMS Essential fatty acids (EFAs), which must come from the diet, help maintain the reproductive system and may ease breast

In this study, 120 women with PMS took one or two doses of an EFA supplement, or a placebo, beginning on the 15th day of the menstrual cycle (near ovulation) and continued for 15 days.

4 Women s Health - I Women benefit from the right fatty acids EFAs ease PMS Essential fatty acids (EFAs), which must come from the diet, help maintain the reproductive system and may ease breast tenderness, bloating and depression in PMS, according to researchers. In this study, 120 women with PMS took one or two doses of an EFA supplement, or a placebo, beginning on the 15th day of the menstrual cycle (near ovulation) and continued for 15 days. The supplement contained 210 mg gamma linolenic acid, 345 mg linoleic acid, 175 mg oleic acid, 250 mg other polyunsaturated fatty acids, and 20 mg of vitamin E. After three cycles, PMS symptoms had improved for placebo and EFA groups compared to the start of the study. By six months, while there was no further improvement for placebo, symptoms for EFAs continued to improve, particularly in the two-dose group. DHA promotes healthy blood clotting in women Platelets are cells that help the blood clot normally and begin the woundhealing process. Too little platelet activity leads to excess bleeding, but too much can impair healing, block blood flow, and lead to heart attack or stroke. Researchers said earlier lab studies suggested docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help normalize platelet activity in women more than men. In this study, 15 women took eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), DHA, or a placebo. Doctors measured platelet activity before and several times during the next 24 hours. While EPA was not effective, DHA reduced platelet activity 14 percent after 24 hours. Study authors concluded DHA effectively interacts with female sex hormones to normalize platelet activity, reducing chances of heart attack and stroke. Reference: Reproductive Health; 2011, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2 Women s Health - II Everyday nutrients improve chances of cancer-free living Vitamin D protects against breast cancer Researchers in this study interviewed 200 women with breast cancer and 200 healthy women to measure total vitamin D from diet, supplements, and sunlight. Scientists considered differences in age, education, motherhood, hormone replacement therapy, body mass index, daily calories, menopause status, and exposure to sunlight. Overall, for women of every age and health status, those who got more than 400 IU of vitamin D per day were half as likely to develop breast cancer as women who got less than 80 IU per day. Chances of breast cancer increase with age and weight, and younger women are less likely to develop the disease, yet vitamin D even showed a protective effect in younger, premenopausal women of healthy weight. Folate lowered chances of pancreatic cancer Researchers said several prior studies had shown a link between higher folate levels and lower chances of pancreatic cancer. Folate is the form that folic acid takes inside the body. In this study, doctors measured the diets of 57,187 women, aged 55 to 74, who were free of pancreatic cancer at the start of the study. Over 6.5 years of follow-up, women who consumed more than 253 mcg of folic acid per day were half as likely to develop pancreatic cancer as women who got less than 179 mcg per day. Scientists believe that cancer chances increase when DNA malfunctions and that folate plays a key role in keeping DNA healthy. DNA stores genetic information and the instructions the body needs to build healthy cells. Reference: Journal of Epidemiology; 2011, Vol. 21, No. 2, june 2011 natural insights for well being

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Healthy Men Nutrients lower chances for heart trouble and improve cholesterol Flaxseed lowered cholesterol, improved liver health In this study, 30 men with moderately high cholesterol, 180 to 240

After 12 weeks, those who had taken 100 mg of flaxseed had a much lower ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol, both compared to the start of the study and compared to placebo.

6 Healthy Men Nutrients lower chances for heart trouble and improve cholesterol Flaxseed lowered cholesterol, improved liver health In this study, 30 men with moderately high cholesterol, 180 to 240 mg/dl, took 20 mg of flaxseed lignan capsules per day, 100 mg per day, or a placebo. After 12 weeks, those who had taken 100 mg of flaxseed had a much lower ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol, both compared to the start of the study and compared to placebo. High triglyceride levels and obesity can also cause elevated liver enzymes. Researchers found that the 100 mg flaxseed group had lower blood levels of two liver enzymes a sign that inflammation and cell damage in the liver had decreased compared to the start of the study and to placebo. EPA promotes healthy blood clotting in men Platelets are cells that help the blood clot normally and begin the woundhealing process. Too little platelet activity leads to excess bleeding, but too much can impair healing, block blood flow, and lead to heart attack or stroke. Researchers said earlier lab studies suggested eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may help normalize platelet activity in men more than women. In this study, 15 men took EPA, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or a placebo. Doctors measured platelet activity before and several times during the next 24 hours. While DHA was not effective, EPA reduced platelet activity 11 percent after two hours and 20 percent after 24 hours. Study authors concluded EPA effectively interacts with male sex hormones to normalize platelet activity, reducing chances of heart attack and stroke. Reference: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Disease; 2010, Electronic Prepublication Healthy Kids Nutrients reduce asthma and fatty liver disease Vitamin D eases asthma Children with asthma are often deficient in vitamin D and more likely to suffer asthma attacks which are typically triggered by respiratory tract infections. Researchers said that vitamin D stimulates the immune system to produce peptides, which help protect against bacteria and viruses. In the study, doctors measured vitamin D blood levels in 1,024 children with mild to moderate persistent asthma and found 35 percent had low vitamin D; less than 30 nanograms per milliliter of blood. Children then took an asthma steroid inhalant, a non-steroidal antiinflammatory inhalant, or a placebo. Doctors wanted to see which children would need additional medical attention and found those with good vitamin D levels were 33 percent less likely to need a hospital visit for asthma. DHA improves fatty liver disease Children who are overweight or obese especially around the waist are more likely to have fatty liver disease, as are kids with diabetes, insulin resistance, or high blood fats. In the early stages of fatty liver, fat accumulates in liver cells. In later stages, scar tissue can form, impairing the liver. In this study, 60 kids whose biopsies revealed a fatty liver took 250 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per day, 500 mg of DHA per day, or a placebo. After six months, doctors used ultrasound to measure liver-fat content. Compared to placebo, those who had taken either dose of DHA had less severe fat buildup in liver cells, greater insulin sensitivity, and lower total blood fat levels. Doctors said prior studies had found DHA has anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing effects and believe DHA stimulates the genes that control insulin sensitivity and blood sugar metabolism. Reference: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; 2010, Vol. 126, No. 1, 52-8 natural insights for well being june

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7 Know what purified fish oils are missing? A Whole Lot. The whole omegas, antioxidants & vitamins found in nature. 100% Sustainably Wild-Caught Salmon 2010 New Chapter, Inc. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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8 Burman's Health Foods 3411 Edgmont Avenue Brookhaven, PA Helping you find solutions for your health needs...since 1969 Amino Acids Foster Healthy Weight Adults with more of these nutrients are less likely to be overweight Amino acids are essential to life and are the building blocks of protein in the body. Doctors believe that three in particular, leucine, isoleucine, and valine known as branched-chain amino acids, or BCAA help control weight. Researchers in this study measured the diets of 4,429 Asian, European, and U.S. men and women, aged 40 to 59, who were free of diabetes. Compared to those with the least BCAA in the diet, those with the highest levels were 30 percent less likely to be obese. According to the doctors, leucine stimulates the anti-hunger hormone leptin and promotes insulin secretion, lowering blood sugar. Isoleucine stabilizes and regulates blood sugar and, together with valine, helps repair muscle tissue and increase energy. BCAA are found in many plantand animal-based foods and the estimated average daily requirement for adults, per pound of body weight, is 15 mg of leucine, 7 mg of isoleucine, and 9 mg of valine. Reference: The Journal of Nutrition; 2011, Vol. 141, No. 2, Thanks for shopping with us! We re dedicated to discovering the benefits of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle, and hope this issue of Natural Insights for Well Being informs and inspires you to take an active role in your health. Please ask us to assist you with any natural products you would like to know more about. These articles provide nutritional information only and do not replace professional medical advice. Printed on Recycled Paper 2011 RI 4 june 2011 natural insights for well being

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BURMAN'S Health Foods OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10-7 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 11-3 July 2011 Controlling Cholesterol Natural nutrients help lower LDL,