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Goli Nutrition Expands Its Philanthropic Goli For Good Efforts Through New Partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects

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Goli Nutrition Inc. the creator of the world’s first-to-market Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy and a pioneering wellness brand, continues to lead the industry with purpose. Today, Goli Nutrition is proud to announce their new partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects, the nonprofit NGO that works in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation, thereby creating jobs, protecting ecosystems, and helping to mitigate climate change.
At its core, Goli is a people-focused and mission-driven brand focused on making health simple and accessible for all. Goli For Good is a company-wide initiative committed to playing a profound role in supporting the health of our planet as well as local communities in need. Through their 1-for-1 grant to Vitamin Angels, Goli Nutrition donates a six-month supply of essential vitamins to children in need with every purchase made on goli.com to help combat malnutrition. Goli Nutrition is building on the Goli For Good initiative and extending its reach through its new partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects. With every purchase made on goli.com moving forward, a tree will be planted on behalf of the customer, with the goal of planting three million trees in 2022 alone.

“Goli Nutrition is a health-focused brand with purpose,” said Goli Nutrition Co-founder, Michael Bitensky. “Goli for Good represents our commitment to support the health of our planet, as well as deserving people worldwide. Partnering with inspiring non-profit allies like Vitamin Angels and now Eden Reforestation Projects demonstrates who we are, what we hope to achieve and the undeniable power of collaboration.”

Eden Reforestation Projects is a 501c3 non-profit operating in nine countries. There are currently 229 active project sites focused on forest restoration. Its overarching mission is to provide fair wage employment to impoverished communities as agents of global forest restoration. The organization works in step with locals to produce, plant, and protect trees, thereby creating jobs to support them in restoring their regional environment and economy long-term. To date, tens of millions of trees have been seeded, planted, and protected; and more than 10,000 employees have been empowered with fair wages.

“We are thrilled to have Goli Nutrition’s support in our mission of reforestation and alleviating poverty,” said Dr. Stephen Fitch, Founder and CEO of Eden Reforestation Projects.

Advanced orthomolecular research shares expert advice on heart health

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In consolidation with Heart Health Awareness, AOR took the month of February to dive into the importance of the body’s primary organ and tips for optimizing its functions. In the U.S., Heart disease (or CVD) is the leading cause of death for men and women, and in 2019 accounted for 32% of the global death toll. These numbers may sound frightening, but with proper education and attention, lowering the risk of heart disease is a goal we can all achieve.
Dr. NavNirat Nibber ND, the host of AOR’s podcast, Supplementing Health, sat down with two experts to discuss best practices for maintaining good heart health.

Diet seems to play a role in all things health & wellness, and this is especially true for our body’s main generator. Michelle Routhenstein, ND, CDE, CDN joins the discussion to provide thoughtful insight on ways to replace bad habits and prevent harmful ones from snowballing over time:

“Plaque formation is not something you just get overnight. It happens over years and decades, but it doesn’t present itself until later… If you’re constipated or you aren’t having good effective bowel movements, there’s a likely chance that things are getting stuck in the arteries…This is a lifestyle change; this isn’t a diet you do for a couple of months to see results and then go on your merry way because heart disease is a progressive disease.”

Understanding that taking the time to create and implement a heart-healthy routine can be intimidating, the pillars in beginning a health journey can be found with a heartfelt commitment to self-care and a simple deep breath. Joy McCarthy, the best-selling author and health expert, shares her tips on taking the stress out of dieting and the power of breathing:

“There are so many benefits of box breathing…When you slow down your breathing rate, you slow down your heart rate, so this is long-term better for your cardiovascular health. Just noticing that your mind is going off into those monkey brain thoughts again and then bringing it back to your breath and bringing it back to your home base is progress…Meal Prepping, meal planning is so beneficial because it takes the complication out of eating.”

Loblaw to Acquire Lifemark Health Group to Expand Shoppers Drug Mart’s Healthcare Services

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Loblaw Companies Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart has agreed to acquire Lifemark Health Group, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, for aggregate cash consideration of $845 million. Lifemark is the leading provider of outpatient physiotherapy, massage therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, mental health, and other ancillary rehabilitation services through its more than 300 clinics across Canada.

Loblaw’s purpose is to help Canadians live life well. The acquisition of Lifemark adds to its growing role as a healthcare service provider, with a network of health and wellness solutions, accessible in-person and digitally.

“For the past 60 years, Shoppers Drug Mart has played an important role in the health and wellness of Canadians, providing convenient, seamless access to pharmacy and healthcare services in communities nationwide,” said Jeff Leger, President, of Shoppers Drug Mart. “For Canadians who want to get well and stay well, pharmacy and physical therapy services go hand in hand. Shoppers and Lifemark together make the continuum of care easier for patients.”

Through the acquisition of Lifemark, Shoppers adds the leading provider in the $11-billion Canadian outpatient physiotherapy and rehabilitation market to its team of professionals working in pharmacies, medical clinics, and healthcare businesses, supported by the company’s digital PC Health offering. Together they create a network of thousands of individual healthcare professionals, with distinct but complementary expertise, operating in neighbourhoods coast-to-coast.

“We are excited for this new chapter in Lifemark’s success story,” says Peter Stymiest, CEO at Lifemark Health Group. “Shoppers Drug Mart is a well-trusted, iconic Canadian brand, with an extensive local and virtual presence. By joining Shoppers, Lifemark will continue to grow as a national health and wellness network, reaching more Canadians who need access to care and advancing our shared vision to enrich the health of Canadians.”

“The acquisition of Lifemark strengthens our ability to support customers’ wellness, adding new categories of care. As we welcome Peter and the entire Lifemark team, we are creating a powerful combination that will reach more people and provide better health outcomes for more Canadians,” continued Leger.

The acquisition of Lifemark is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022.

CIBC Capital Markets is serving as a financial advisor and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is acting as legal advisor to Loblaw and Shoppers. Harris Williams is serving as a financial advisor and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP are acting as legal advisors to Lifemark and its shareholders.

Easy Vitamin Plan Teams Up with Walmart to Offer Personalized Vitamin Plans

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Personalized Nutrition is now available to Walmart USA Customers at Affordable Prices.
Easy Vitamin Plan, a respected personalized vitamin subscription program, is teaming up with Walmart to offer customers, for the first time, personalized vitamins delivered to their doorsteps. Simply go to The Wellness Hub on Walmart.com to link to Easy Vitamin Plan and complete a brief nutritional assessment that identifies a  blend of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients tailored to each individual’s needs.  Those vitamins are then packaged in convenient daily packs, making them easier to remember and easier to take.
“We are pleased to work with Walmart to provide our personalized services at affordable prices to their millions of loyal customers,” said Phil Vigeant, Founder of Easy Vitamin Plan. “These custom formulas are often too expensive for most individuals. Now, with the help of Walmart, anyone can upgrade from a basic multivitamin to a custom vitamin plan at an everyday low price.”

“At Walmart, we are focused on expanding our broad assortment of wellness and personal care products from trusted, brands at affordable prices, helping our customers live better and feel their best,” said Julie Barber, Senior Vice President of Health & Wellness Merchandising, Walmart U.S. “Individualized wellness plans may feel unattainable at times, which is why we’re delighted to offer Easy Vitamin Plan services on Walmart.com, helping make personalized vitamin programs more accessible for all.”

To learn more about Easy Vitamin Plan or to take the free nutritional assessment, please visit The Wellness Hub at Walmart.com.

Planet Based Foods unveils new plant-based comfort foods at Natural Products Expo West

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Planet Based Foods’ taquitos are now available to foodservice and retail buyers looking to add delicious, soy-free and GMO-free plant-based options to their lineups, with direct-to-consumer distribution slated for May 2022.
Planet Based Foods’ newest products represent an expansion into the plant-based convenience category after successfully launching its hemp-based burgers, sausages and crumbles in foodservice and via planetbasedfoods.com and Vejii.com. The company’s innovative production process is the first to use hemp seed, along with pea protein and brown rice, to maximize nutrients and fibre in its plant-based meats with zero waste. The brand’s Original Crumble now features a nutritious, plant-based ingredient in its new taquitos that also use 100% vegan cheese.

“Consumers are looking for new, convenient ways to incorporate plant-based foods into their lifestyles, and Planet Based Foods is delivering,” said Braelyn Davis, CEO and co-founder, Planet Based Foods. “Our new taquitos feature our plant-based meat made with sustainable hemp and make it easy to enjoy classic comfort foods that don’t rely on animal protein.”

“We founded Planet Based Foods with one purpose: to establish hemp as a nutrient-dense protein source that is fit to weather the impacts of climate change and feed the planet for generations to come,” added Davis. “The expansion of our product line to include handheld comfort foods creates a familiar and delicious way to introduce consumers to our superfood hemp-based meat while delivering exceptional taste, convenience and sustainability.”

dōTERRA and University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Sign Five-Year Partnership to Advance Essential Oil Research

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The agreement expands the relationship between dōTERRA and National Center for Natural Products Research to include expanded research on essential oil consistency, purity and potency.
As part of the partnership, NCNPR will study the chemometrics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and metabolomics of essential oils. dōTERRA and NCNPR anticipate that the research will result in multiple peer-reviewed, published studies that will serve the broader essential oils and scientific communities.
“Natural products are inconsistent in potency due to normal variation that exists in nature, but that doesn’t give our industry a pass on delivering to the marketplace pure, consistent and potent products,” said Dr. Russell Osguthorpe, chief medical officer of dōTERRA. “We need to pursue a scientific understanding of essential oils so we can validate their impact on health and wellness. Over the past four years, the relationship between NCNPR and dōTERRA has strengthened because of our mutual commitment to ensuring the safety, efficacy and quality of natural products. Together, we can help to create higher standards that will allow the world to see the true benefits of dōTERRA essential oils.”

“We appreciate the opportunity to partner with dōTERRA on this important research,” said Dr. Ikhlas Khan, NCNPR director. “The growth in essential oils and the results of recent research substantiate the need for higher standards in the industry, so we appreciate dōTERRA’s willingness to invest in the validation process, putting quality and safety first.”

NCNPR is an internationally renowned research center and was named a Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Center of Excellence for its research of botanical dietary supplements and training of FDA manufacturing field inspectors since 2008.

Earlier this year, scientists at NCNPR published a dōTERRA-backed study, “A novel approach for lavender essential oil authentication and quality assessment,” in the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. The study presents new standards and methods to assess lavender essential oil quality and detect adulteration.

Of the dozens of lavender samples analyzed in the study, two-thirds were found to be highly adulterated and of poor quality, meaning they were mislabeled, had fillers and additives, and/or contained compounds that were of synthetic origin.

Dr. Osguthorpe added, “NCNPR’s team of biochemists, chemists, pharmacists and other scientists are expertly qualified and equipped to develop the scientific framework that will define what a quality essential oil looks like. They have already done it with our lavender, so there really isn’t a better, more trusted place in the world for this type of research to be conducted.”

“It is vital that we have valuable industry partners such as dōTERRA to help drive innovation and advance scientific discovery,” said Dr. Donna Strum, UM pharmacy dean and executive director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. “With NCNPR’s leading experts and resources, collaborating with dōTERRA will enhance our shared mission of prioritizing natural products safety and efficacy.”

The university strives to be a resource and partner for the industry through mutually beneficial relationships. To learn more about the university’s industry engagement initiative, contact Hughes Miller at hughes@olemiss.edu and 662-915-2885 or visit https://industry.olemiss.edu.

Neptune Granted 180-Day Extension to Meet Nasdaq Minimum Bid Requirement

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Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced that on March 1, 2022, the Company received a 180 calendar day extension from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualification Department to meet Nasdaq’s minimum bid requirement. The Company now has until August 29, 2022, to maintain a minimum bid of $1.00 per share for at least 10 consecutive trading days.
This current notification from Nasdaq has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock, which will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NEPT.”

If at any time until August 29, 2022, the bid price of the Company’s common stock closes at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive trading days, the Company will regain compliance with the Rule, and the matter will be closed.

The Company was first notified by Nasdaq of its failure to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive trading days under Nasdaq Listing Rules 5550(a)(2) and 5810(c)(3)(A) on August 30, 2021.

Study finds Omega-3 Fatty Acids Associated with Healthy Sleep Duration

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A study published in Sleep Health examining a nationally representative population of US adults to look at associations between blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids and sleep found that blood levels of EPA, DHA and total omega-3 fatty acids were persistently lower among adults who had experienced very short sleep (less than 5 hours) relative to adults who had normal sleep (7-9 hours). Additionally, when compared to adults with normal sleep, it was revealed that adults with short sleep (5-6 hours), had marginally lower EPA, DHA, and total omega-3 fatty acids. Over 2/3 of US adults (68.3%) do not currently consume enough Omega 3s in their daily diet to meet their nutritional needs based on the US Dietary Guidelines.
This cross-sectional study conducted by Pharmavite, the makers of Nature Made vitamins and supplements, analyzed data from 1,314 adults aged 19 years and older (not pregnant or breastfeeding), who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2012.* Additional analysis revealed that there were no significant associations between total omega-3 fatty acids levels in circulation and difficulty falling asleep or sleep disorders.
“Sleep insufficiency is a key issue deepening the sleep crisis that currently impacts roughly 70 million Americans,” said Dr. Susan Mitmesser, VP of Science & Technology, Pharmavite. “While more research is needed to clarify causality and underlying mechanisms that link daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids to improved sleep, the results of this study add to a growing body of research that suggests omega-3 fatty acids have an even greater role in supporting human health than previously thought.”
For years, a number of studies have indicated that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, but recent research is identifying other areas of human health where omega-3s may play a beneficial role. In 2021, a study conducted by Pharmavite and published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports was the first to evaluate the relationship between depression and the levels of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in the circulatory system (based on analysis of NHANES 2011-2012). Analysis of the data revealed that adults with higher omega-3 blood levels correlated with a lower risk of depression and for those with higher EPA levels, there was an association with a higher quality of life, including performing daily life tasks and getting along with people.

These latest findings published in Sleep Health add to the mounting evidence that points towards the broader impact Omega-3 fatty acids can have on human health including heart health, mental health and now sleep.

Rachel A. Murphy, Prasad Devarshi, Jonathan Munn, Keri Marshall and Dr. Susan H. Mitmesser. Association of omega-3 levels and sleep in US adults, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2012. Sleep Health. Volume 8, Issue 1. February 2022.

Rachel A. Murphy, Prasad Devarshi, Shauna Ekimura, Keri Marshall and Dr. Susan H. Mitmesser. Serum Long-chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression Among Adults in the United States: An Analysis of NHANES 2011-2012. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports. Volume 4, April 2021, 100089.

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The 2011-2012 NHANES Survey was the most recent survey that made this information available.

Organic Valley Launches Single Largest Effort to Date to Save Northeast Family Farms Offering Hope for the Future of 90 Small Organic Family Farms

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Organic Valley announced the single largest effort to save small organic family farms in the Northeast following news last year that Horizon and Maple Hill Creamery would be terminating contracts with more than 130 family farms. Organic Valley, a farmer-owned cooperative since its founding in 1988, is offering 80 small, Northeast organic family farms a market for their dairy through a letter of intent.
While those 80 families decide, 10 Northeast organic family farms have already been offered membership. One of the 10 families who joined the cooperative this month is the Osgoods of Osgood Family Farm in Vermont.
“My family began farming this land over 65 years ago. I’m glad to partner with Organic Valley to continue our family farm,” said George Osgood of Corinth, Vermont. “A cooperative owned by small family farms is the perfect fit for us. It gives us the chance to keep doing what we love.”

Over the last decade, states like Vermont have lost hundreds of individual dairy farms. As a cooperative borne out of the farm crisis of the 1980s, the issue of saving small family farms is core to Organic Valley. And with 100,000 small family farms being lost over the last decade due to consolidation and industrialization, the fight is not over.

“We are the only national brand still fighting for small family farms because we know that the best quality food is ethically sourced from small family farms,” said Bob Kirchoff, Organic Valley CEO. “With the help of consumers and customers across the country, we are helping solve the crisis of disappearing small family farms. We are creating the food system we all want—one that regenerates soil cares for animals, nourishes people, and strengthens communities.”

The farmer-owned cooperative plans to release more information on efforts to provide hope to small family farms in the Northeast and across the United States in the coming weeks and months.

Alimentation Couche-Tard to suspend operations in Russia

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announces that effective immediately, the Company is suspending operations in Russia and implementing plans to take care of its employees in a responsible and safe manner.
Brian Hannasch, President and CEO of Couche-Tard added: “We condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the huge human impact it is having for both Ukrainians and Russians.  As such, we have made the decision to suspend operations. Couche-Tard has had stores in Russia for nearly three decades, and we are proud of our Russian team members and their dedicated service to local customers and communities.”

In Russia, Couche-Tard has operated under its primary brand Circle K including over 320 employees and 38 stores located in St. Petersburg, Murmansk, and Pskov.

The Company has already donated over the US $1.5 million to the Red Cross and has instituted a global campaign to raise further funds for the Ukrainian people. Since the beginning of the crisis, local Circle K teams in Poland, the Baltics, and across the European network have been supporting refugees with free fuel, food and beverages, housing, and donations to children’s charities.

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