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College of Pharmacists of BC wins appeal in incentives case

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The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled unanimously in favour of the College of Pharmacists of BC, overturning the BC Supreme Court decision made in July 2015. This makes the College’s bylaws prohibiting the provision of incentives for prescriptions or pharmacy services come into force.

According to the College Registrar Bob Nakagawa, “a patient’s motivation to collect redeemable points may inappropriately encourage drug use and can put their health at risk.”

By incentives, the College means cash, points, gifts and other loyalty benefits when a customer fills a prescription or receives other pharmacy services.

Purica expands educational content on website

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Purica expands educational content on website

On February 1, Purica, Canadian owned and operated natural supplements brand, has introduced its new user-friendly and content-rich website as part of Heart Month Feb.

“From the beginning, our website has reflected the going concerns and interests of our customers; active living people predisposed to natural health foods and supplements,” says Tawnya Ritco, Purica’s Director of Education & Content. “The new purica.com takes that interest to the next level with video, audio and blogs, including tips from ambassadors such as fitness trainer Melissa Tucker of Toronto and triathlete Adam O’Meara of Victoria. An example of the proactive approach we’re taking to content is in what we’re doing to mark Heart Month: It’s our #IHeartMyHeart campaign featuring Inspirations from the Heart (motivational quotes and imagery), Heart Tips and The Heart Facts.”

According to Ritco, the company believes that the best way to maintain connections with their existing customers and reach new people is through education and content.

“We believe it’s an approach that’s reflective of the industry and something that can benefit both retailers and our end users,” continues Ritco. “The more all of us know about the benefits of whole foods, natural supplements and lifestyles, the better.”

A recall warning for Certain Dole and PC Organics brand packaged salads

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A recall warning for Certain Dole and PC Organics brand packaged salads

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc., is recalling various pre-packaged chopped salads, salad blends and kits, and leafy green products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall applies to the products from the Dole facility in Springfield, OH.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency advises “consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products” described here.

U.S. dominates global organic market

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U.S. dominates global organic market

According to the report called “Natural and Organic Food Market: 2015-2019”, published by Research and Markets, the U.S. now dominates the global organic market, contributing almost 50 per cent to the global market share. It is expected that the natural food segment will dominate the natural and organic food market in the U.S. during 2015-2019—mainly due to the number of private labels and a rising number of natural food retail outlets.

Natural and organic food stores in the U.S. include not only vendors, but also mass-market stores and retailers, such as Wal-Mart and Costco that now offer a vast choice of organic products.

GNC Canada to open new stores in 2016

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GNC Canada plans to open 25 new stores in 2016. The company opened 23 new stores across Canada last year.

“I am really pleased over the success in Canada,” Giles Houde, President of GNC Canada, says. “It is an exciting time to be in such a flourishing industry.”

GNC has 16 confirmed locations planned for 2016 with the first location to open February on North York, Ontario.

Last year, GNC Canada opened 10 stores in Ontario, four stores in Quebec, three stores across the maritimes, three in Alberta, two in British Columbia, and one in Manitoba.

Canadians favouring frozen over fresh produce due to high prices

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Canadians favouring frozen over fresh produce due to high prices

Metro CEO Eric La Flèche says that consumers have switched from fresh to frozen produce due to higher prices. This, of course, has impacted natural health retailers.

Nature’s Vibe Natural Health Products, a store located in Cambridge, Ontario, has moved away from selling produce due to higher prices.

Instead, the store partners with Grand River Organics to offer customers fresh produce in another way. Customers order their produce online and pick it up at Nature’s Vibe once a week.

“Smaller retailers are having troubles selling organic produce due to higher prices and increased competition from conventional grocery stores,” says Liz Buck, General Manager for the natural health retailer.

Buck says that natural health stores are moving away from fresh produce and focusing on natural supplements, vitamins, and other organic products.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is getting “younger”

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The researchers at the University of Bristo, the U.K., have found that almost two per cent of 16-year-olds have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) lasting more than six months and nearly three per cent have CFS lasting more than three months.

 

The research, based on 5,756 participants (children of the 90s), showed that girls were almost twice as likely as boys to have the condition with CFS becoming more common in girls between 13 and 16.

 

The researchers also found that children from families experiencing poor housing, financial difficulties and a lack of practical and/or emotional support for the mother were more likely to have CFS.

 

Exercising at a young age can change microbial community in your body

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The human gut has over 100 trillion microorganisms and according to the research, conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder, exercising at a young age can change microbial community in your body and improve health over the long term.

 

“Exercise affects many aspects of health, both metabolic and mental, and people are only now starting to look at the plasticity of these gut microbes,” says Monika Fleshner, the senior author of the new study and a professor in CU-Boulder’s Department of Integrative Physiology (Science Daily).

 

While diverse microbial community remains somewhat malleable throughout adult life, the researchers found that gut microorganisms are especially likeliest to change at a young age. The exact age is yet to be determined, but the researchers encourage people to start exercising as early as possible.

Naturopathic clinic opens in Arnprior, ON

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Dr. Seth Yates, who since 2008 has been running a successful practice in Stittsville, ON, opened a satellite clinic Yates Naturopathic Clinic and Wellness Centre in Arnprior, ON.

 

The clinic offers naturopathic medicine treatments, physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture, cosmetic therapy, personal training and group fitness as well as IV therapy.

 

Dr. Yates graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the University of Western Ontario. He is registered as a naturopath, acupuncturist and kinesiologist. Dr. Yates has taught multiple seminars and appeared several TV programs as a health expert.

Discover CCNM

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Discover CCNM will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29th at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Doctors, 1255 Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto.

 

This event is an excellent opportunity for prospective students to find out more about application process, naturopathic degree program and financial aid. Discover CCNM will also provide prospective students with tour of CCNM campus, classrooms, clinic and residence; opportunities to speak with current students; a career seminar with registered Ontario naturopathic doctor; and an opportunity to sit in on CCNM class.

 

The session is free but registration is required (info@ccnm.edu). Up to two guests are welcome per participant. Free parking will be available in CCNM’s parking lot. Lunch will be provided to all registrants.

 

More information here.

 

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