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Health Canada issues advisory about seized Better Bodies supplements in Alberta

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Nestle under pressure as Maggi withdrawn from shelves

Eight unauthorized health products from Better Bodies Nutrition in Alberta have been seized by Health Canada.

The products that contain a combination of synephrine/ephedrine/ephedra, caffeine and L-dopa that can cause serious health risks among users, especially those are at risk for heart disease.

 

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The advisory specifies that those who have used any of the eight drugs listed below need to consult their physicians if they are experiencing any unusual symptoms.

Synephrine/ephedrine and caffeine, when combined, may cause serious and possibly fatal adverse effects. Ephedrine taken in combination with caffeine can cause symptoms ranging from dizziness, tremors, headaches and irregularities in heart rate to seizures, psychosis, heart attacks and stroke.

L-Dopa, also known as levodopa, is authorized as a prescription drug when combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson’s medications. Levodopa may interact with drugs prescribed for high blood pressure.

Products that have been duly removed from the retail location of Better Bodies Nutrition include, West Pharm ThermaLean (100 capsules), West Pharm Hydro-lean (160 capsules), Nutrex Research Hemo Rage Black flavours including Lunatic Lemonade, Apple Ambush, Bruisin’ Berry, Sucker Punch, Malicious Melon and Orange Creamation (265g).

Health Canada asks adverse events to to be reported and complaints to be filed by calling toll-free to 1-800-267-9675, or complete an online complaint form.

H&M predicts lower profitability during the latter half of the year

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H&M predicts lower profitability during the latter half of the year

Sweden-based fashion retailer says that the rise on the U.S. dollar’s purchasing power will lead to lower lower profits in the latter part of the financial year.

Earlier this year, net income for H&M was up 36 per cent meaning SKr 3.32 billion compared to last year’s profits of the same period.

 

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Because the company purchases for raw material are made in dollars, its profitability os expected to take a hit from the rise in the strength of the U.S. dollar.

H&M is already seeing tough competition from Inditex, owner of Spanish retailer Zara, and from online retailers including Asos and Zalando.

Layoffs at Sobeys for the year 2017

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Sobeys unveils South Asian-inspired discount store

Major grocery industry player Sobeys has announced that it will be laying off some 1,300 employees from its distribution centres in Ontario and Alberta.

This announcement comes as it continues to integrate its recently acquired Safeway chain into its current operations.

 

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Sobeys clarified that the jobs being cut are not front-line in-store staff, rather they are back-office functions. A step being taken with the closing down of the support centre in Milton and the opening of an automated distribution centre in Vaughn by October of next year.

Similar actions are being taken in Calgary, where a support centre is being replaced by an automated distribution centre in Rocky View, Alta following the same timeline.

Sobeys says the job cuts will cost it a little over $100 million.

Canadians choose Tim Hortons and President’s Choice as most-trusted brands

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Plant protein brand awarded top honours at Canadian Grand Prix

A survey conducted on a sample of over 3,000 Canadians turned back a ranking of 249 brands in 22 different industries. The results indicated that homegrown brands such as Tim Hortons and President’s Choice and Shoppers Drug Mart are trusted most by Canadians.

The brands were scored on attributes such as quality, innovation, value, leadership and social responsibility among a total of 40 attributes. All of them aimed at assessing factors influencing consumer trust.

 

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The survey was conducted at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria. The school plans on  making the Gustavson Brand Trust Index an annual release.

The study also found that consumers measure trust on two different levels: functional and emotional. Functional trust measures quality, reliability and consistency. However, what’s more interesting to Dr. Saul Klein, dean of the business school is the emotional trust.

It is defined by factors including workplace practices, environmental policies and community responsibility.

The survey also found that women tend to trust brands more than men do and that older consumers trust top brands more than younger consumers do and that brands in the financial, travel and utility industries are the least trusted of all.

 

Health minister announces increase in department’s transparency

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Regulatory amendments to help control prescription drug abuse in Canada

A three-year plan featuring new commitments toward increasing Health Canada transparency and openness was announced by Health Minister Rona Ambrose on Thursday.

Key action factors include expanding information already available under the Drug and Health Product register. The framework also includes enhancing the Drug and Health Product Inspection Database to include more information on Health Canada inspection activities.

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[blockquote style=”center” color=”#0d0c0c” bg_color=”#faeded” border_color=”#e81c1c”] “Fundamental change is underway at Health Canada in the way it engages and informs Canadians. I’m incredibly proud of what has been accomplished in the first year of the Framework. Credible, timely information is key to building trust and enabling Canadians not only to make informed health choices, but also to better understand the health regulatory system that’s in place to protect our safety and the safety of our families,” said Rona Ambrose, minister of health.[/blockquote]

This initiative is the Health Canada’s plan for improving timely, useful and relevant health and safety information for Canadians.

Health Canada claims to have delivered on all previous 15 commitments it signed up for in 2014-15. The new plan lays down how it can add further information and engage Canadians on crucial health and safety issues.

Integrated Healthcare Symposium, Canada

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Integrated Healthcare Symposium

The Integrative Healthcare Symposium Canada is one of the most anticipated events of the year and will provide a clinically relevant, evidence-based CME program. The event aims to gather multi-disciplined practitioners from all over the country looking to hear about the latest research and practical applications of integrative medicine as well as share best practices with like-minded professionals.

This inaugural event will cover topics such as: metabolic syndrome, pain management, women’s health, brain, mind & mood, nutritional science, brain/gut health and more.

Attending practitioners will include: medical doctors, osteopaths, residents, registered nurses, registered dieticians, nutritionists, chiropractors, naturopaths, homeopaths, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, pharmacists, faculty and more.

 

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Supporting organizations and associations include the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Canadian Holistic Nurses Association, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Examining Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners Canada, Integrative Healthcare Practitioners, International Organization of Nutritional Consultants, Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ontario Polarity Therapy Association and The Centre for Mindfulness Studies. For more information on becoming a supporting organization, please call Emily Steele at 1-207-842-5672.

Companies looking to expand their reach or strengthen their relationships with Canadian-based practitioners are excited about the new event. Companies such as Seroyal, Douglas Lab, Designs for Health, Pure Encapsulations, Boiron, Xymogen, Metagenics, OxyHealth and more have already reserved booth space.

For more information, please email info@ihsymposium.com

Integrative Healthcare Event launching in Canada

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Diversified Communications has announced the launch of a Canadian based integrative healthcare event. The Integrative Healthcare Symposium Canada, as it’s titled, will be taking place October 23-24, 2015 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North in Ontario.

The Integrative Healthcare Symposium Canada is one of the most anticipated events of the year and will provide a clinically relevant, evidence-based CME program. The event aims to gather multi-disciplined practitioners from all over the country looking to hear about the latest research and practical applications of integrative medicine as well as share best practices with like-minded professionals.

This inaugural event will cover topics such as: Metabolic Syndrome, Pain Management, Women’s Health, Brain, Mind & Mood, Nutritional Science, Brain/Gut Health and more.

Attending practitioners will include: Medical Doctors, Osteopaths, Residents, Registered Nurses, Registered Dieticians, Nutritionists, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Homeopaths, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, Pharmacists, Faculty and more.

Supporting organizations and associations include the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Canadian Holistic Nurses Association, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Examining Board of Natural Medicine Partners Canada, Integrative Healthcare Practitioners, International Organization of Nutritional Consultants, Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ontario Polarity Therapy Association and The Centre for Mindfulness Studies.

For more information on becoming a supporting organization, please call Emily Steele at 1-207-842-5672.

Companies looking to expand their reach or strengthen their relationships with Canadian based practitioners are excited about the new event. Companies such as Seroyal, Douglas Lab, Designs for Health, Pure Encapsulations, Borion, Xymogen, Metagenics, OxyHealth and more have already reserved booth space.

For more information, please email info@ihsymposium.com

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New Research Identifies Consumer “Food and Fitness Continuum”

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ThinkstockPhotos-87177554DuPont Nutrition & Health has introduced an insight-driven webinar based on the data collected from more than 13,000 consumers in 21 countries. The webinar has been designed to help manufacturers develop and market sports nutrition and weight management products.

 

The DuPont Nutrition & Health research, conducted with HealthFocus® International, found the traditional distinctions between the sports nutrition and weight management categories have narrowed and are better represented as a single market that exists along a continuum. This “Food and Fitness Continuum” contains three core consumer segments: personal record performers (competitive, performance-focused individuals), enlightened actives (consumers striving to eat healthy foods to support their active lifestyles) and motivated strugglers (consumers recognizing that weight loss is necessary but who find dieting difficult). Research on these core targets as well as multiple points along the continuum sheds new light on consumer needs, motivations and behaviors for manufacturers.

 

“We’ve seen a blurring of the lines between the sports nutrition and weight management markets,” said Greg Paul, Ph.D., MBA, global marketing director consumer segments at DuPont Nutrition & Health and one of the presenters for the webinar. “Consumption of sports nutrition products has moved beyond the hard core athlete to a more mainstream consumer, while at the other end of the spectrum consumers concerned about their weight have replaced the traditional notion of the short-term diet with a broader and more sustained commitment to a healthy lifestyle. The confluence of these two trends has resulted in the emergence of the continuum.”

 

The participants can also get more information on subjects and ingredients related to sports nutrition and weight management including muscle health and performance, probiotics, soy protein, fiber and ingredients that promote cardiovascular fitness.

 

If you are interested in registering for the webinar, please sign up here.

Labels to get plainer language with new regulation

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The FDA recommends amending testosterone drug labels

Starting June manufacturers of prescription drugs will be required to submit mock-ups of labels and packages for Health Canada review.

This is part of the new Health Canada Plain Language Labelling Regulations that also requires that drugs are administered or obtained through a health professional. A similar regulation is set to come into effect in 2017.

 

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The goal of this regulation is to make drug labels and packaging information easier to read and understand.

The regulations amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Labelling, Packaging and Brand Names of Drugs for Human Use) were published in July 2014 and are part of the Plain Language Labelling Initiative.

Landmark trial will be first to study safety and efficacy of a series of cannabinoid profiles

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On June 23, 2015, Prairie Plant Systems and CanniMed along with researchers at McGill University Health Centre and Dalhousie Universities, officially started patient engagement on the CAPRI Trial (Cannabinoid Profile Investigation of Vaporized Cannabis in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee) – a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, proof-of-concept, crossover clinical trial of single dose vaporized cannabis in adults with painful osteoarthritis of the knee.

 

The CAPRI, being the first medical trial registered with Health Canada after the transition to the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR), will seek to understand the analgesic dose-response of several varieties of medical cannabis, consisting of varying concentrations of the two most common active ingredients: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). It will also explore the short-term safety of vaporized cannabis as well as look at functional changes and patient preference.

 

“Anecdotal evidence supporting cannabis as a medicine is increasing, however this isn’t quite good enough for our patients,” said Brent Zettl, President and CEO of Prairie Plant Systems Inc. and CanniMed Ltd. “In order for medical cannabis to become a true medicine, it requires carefully conducted trials to provide hard data. It is our ongoing mission to support patients and their prescribing physicians with more research into the safety and efficacy of these cannabis based products to ensure predictable and standardized treatment options in the near future.”

 

The CAPRI Trial will be recruiting 40 patients suffering from serious osteoarthritis of the knee over the two trial sites in Montreal, QC and Halifax, NS. Patient recruitment started on June 23 at the McGill University Health Centre, and Dalhousie University will begin to recruit patients shortly.

 

“This clinical trial significantly advances medical cannabis research in Canada,” said Dr. Mark Ware, CAPRI trial primary investigator and practicing pain physician at the McGill University Health Centre, and Executive Director of the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids (CCIC). “This research will help to start answering important questions physicians have regarding dosing as well as short term safety and efficacy related to specific ratios of cannabinoids.”

 

“We are very pleased to see that the CAPRI clinical trial is underway and beginning recruitment,” said Joanne Simons, chief mission officer, The Arthritis Society. “We know that many people living with arthritis seek alternative options for pain relief, including medical cannabis. Well-designed clinical research is a pre-requisite to get us to where we want to go: more treatment options available to help people manage the pain of arthritis.”

 

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