In this Issue:
Exclusive Web Radio Interview on Joint Health!
 Join the Co-op's Teri Edgell and Chris Harding for an interesting discussion on joint health and their interview with Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Master, Nathan Bales. Nathan's experience in rehabilitative muscle and joint therapy and his fascinating experience in working with the body's healing energy is both encouraging and informative.
And, to provide a little added energy to our Joint Health Web Radio Special, this kat has convinced the Co-op team to provide a special price on our joint health arsenal. That's right, through July 26th, you can save 20% off our normal low Co-op pricing on three great products Joint Complex, Glucosamine Sulfate and MSM.
To cash in on the savings, load up your cart with any of these powerful joint health products and then, upon checkout, apply the coupon code:
healthyjoints
Order up, fair members... and keep your joints healthy and creak-free! ^..^
Inspirational Video: The Story of J-Mac & The Power of Belief!
Humans possess a remarkable ability (of which this kat is somewhat envious)... the power to envision a different future and to then bring their dreams into reality, even when they seem impossible. For Jason McElwain (or J-Mac, as his friends call him), being only 5'6" tall and having autism were not obstacles he was going to allow to get in the way of his seemingly implausible dream to play and score for his High School Basketball Team.
Check out Jason's story fair members... and then, after you've smiled, been awestruck, and maybe wiped away a tear or two... ask yourself, what dream might you still realize that could impact your life and the lives of others?
P.S. Remember to scroll down the page to find the videos cued and ready to play. And, if you know of other videos you think we'd enjoy sharing... this kat would love to hear your ideas?
 Teri Blogs About Dogs, Spoons, and Purple Glory. Always one to take us on a wonderfully eclectic tour of her world, Teri's been prolific this week, churning out a charming stories of: dog-sitting "Old Duke" (their neighbor's English Bulldog); some stunning photos of the purple glory bush in her neighborhood; and her fascination and eventual acquisition of some rather quirky frog and heart spoons. No one makes the process of being an "inspired learner" quite as interesting or inviting as Teri... so read and enjoy!
That's all for now fair members.
Still purringly yours,
Guido
Guido Housemouser
Chief Kat
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FDA's New Guidance Document Raises Concerns for Nutritional Supplement Industry
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now released a "guidance document" in regard to what ingredients may continue to be used in nutritional supplements; what ingredients are considered to be NDIs (New Dietary Ingredients) and, therefore, must go through the process of of re-applying for qualification; and what ingredients may not be used without going through even more arduous more bureaucratic process.
On the surface, regulation of nutritional supplements is an important safeguard and a necessary process that keeps the public safe. The FDA's latest move, however, has raised concern by many who are suspicious of the Federal Government's methods in determining what is and is not an acceptable supplement. Such concerns have surfaced largely because of what is perceived by some as the FDA's favoritism of the pharmaceutical industry.
For example, the Alliance for Natural Health and the Association for Health Freedom stated in a recent newsletter that:
"Drug companies can exploit this process by trying to patent common dietary ingredients as drugs before supplement companies have an opportunity to submit their NDI notifications. Once a drug company investigates an ingredient for drug purposes and publishes their findings, the ingredient can no longer be used in supplements. This has happened before—it happened with the pyridoxamine form of vitamin B6 we mentioned above. In other words, what was once a supplement available to consumers at low cost will now be an expensive prescription-only drug, if it is available at all. (And it’s not only the drug that costs more: you’ll need to pay your doctor for an office visit just to get the prescription!)"
If you are concerned about these latest developments and would like to read more on the subject, please visit the Alliance for Natural Health's website for further information on the topic.
And, if you are interested in having a voice in this discussion, please visit contactingcongress.org for an easy-to-use directory that will help you contact your Senators and Congressional Representatives to express your views on this important issue. You may also want to visit our web page on the topic, where you'll find a sample of draft language that you may want to use or modify in stating your concerns. And, please, pass this information on to others you think might share your concerns.
If your friends and family care about supplement quality and love a good deal, they will certainly thank you!
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