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ViroCarb’s anti HIV Crowd Funding Campaign

December 1, 2014 EPR Network Leave a comment

Toronto, Canada, December 01, 2014 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE NEWS/ — ViroCarb Inc. has launched a worldwide crowd funding campaign to promote the development of its new HIV infection inhibitor.

WORLD AIDS DAY – Make a donation to save lives from AIDS! Support new treatment development at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/funding-a-new-therapy-against-drug-resistant-hiv/x/9240077

Despite the great progress made in HIV/AIDS treatment, there is still an urgent need for new drugs, particularly for people who have had to abandon existing treatments due to HIV drug resistance and side effects.

The current treatment of HIV/AIDS involves the use of three or more drugs from five main general classes, used in combination. While this antiretroviral therapy (ART) has helped to reduced morbidity and mortality from AIDS, long term toxicity and the emergence and transmission of drug resistant HIV strains limit the effectiveness. Thus, despite therapy which can render this a chronic, rather than acute fatal infection, development of new drugs to prevent infection and overcome drug resistant strains, is increasingly urgent.

ViroCarb Inc. is developing a novel technology that addresses infections by drug resistant HIV strains. Developed from the identification of a new, natural resistance factor against HIV infection by scientists at SickKids and Canadian Blood Services, ViroCarb’s inhibitor works against a previously overlooked target on the virus to block HIV from entering human cells, the very first step in the infection. It works against all HIV strains.

Funds are needed to aid in moving forward to support preclinical studies; therefore ViroCarb Inc. has started an international crown funding campaign to carry out these HIV model studies needed before conducting clinical trials.
Please support this new way to block HIV.

Contact-Details: Dr. Mario Huesca
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Thornhill ON.
L3T 4M4 Canada

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Environment, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Non-Profit

Hays PureWater Launches $10,000 Campaign To Save Lives

November 25, 2014 EPR Network Leave a comment

WASHINGTON, IA, November 25, 2014 — /REALTIME PRESS RELEASE/ — 783 million people live each day without clean water and 3.4 million die annually from a lack of pure water. To combat these staggering statistics, Washington-based nonprofit, Hays PureWater, launched a crowd-funding campaign. The money raised will fund 30 Khlor Glen technology units to purify water for 150,000 individuals. The organization hopes to raise $10,000 by December 1st.

Hosted on crowd-funding platform IndieGoGo, the project offers nine sponsorship levels. Each level includes novelty “rewards” for donors, ranging from stickers to t-shirts to a trip to Haiti. The rewards are unique, innovative and hands on, giving donors a sense of ownership in the project. For just $2,500, an investor can travel to Haiti (all inclusive) to see the life changing benefits first hand.

The Khlor Glen is a simple unit that turns salt water into chlorine. The chlorine treats infected water, removing deadly impurities and toxins in just one hour. It’s solar powered and easily used in remote areas, where clean water is most needed. “It will also impact malaria zones as it can be used as a bug repellant and protect from disease,” says founder John Hays. “Even just using the chlorine produced by the unit as a sanitizer can cut down on so many infections that the natives in these areas don’t even know exist.”

In the last eight years, Hays PureWater distributed over 4,000 purifying units around the world, changing entire communities by implementing this system. It’s proven to work. Hays builds each system with the help of a dedicated group of volunteers. Nothing is outsourced, ensuring the most effective product for the lowest cost. Now all they need is help from their community to change the lives of those in need once more.

See the crowd-funding campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hays-purewater-providing-clean-water-globally

ABOUT Hays PureWater
In 2006, after traveling around developing nations on missions trips, John Hays began to create a low cost, portable solution for water purification. John, who worked with municipal water works for over 30 years, put his experience to use and developed the Khlor Gen system. Through the years, the design and look has been changed and improved, but the mission has stayed the same. The organization exists to provide people with clean water, reaching out to them through word and deed. Eight years and 4,000 units later, that mission continues full steam ahead. For more information, logon to www.hayspurewater.com.

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Contact-Details: TJ Widbin
tj@hayspurewater.com
319-470-7391

Healthcare

Pharma Biggies Vie for a Bigger Share of the Fast Growing Domestic Mouthwash Category in Oral Care Segment Worth Rs 600 Crore and Growing at 25% Annually

October 26, 2014 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

* Elder Pharma relaunches AMPM Mouthwash – also introduces a Specific Mouthwash for smokers/tobacco users. * Becomes 3rd major entity after J&J and Colgate in this field; targets 5% market share.

Mumbai, India, October 24th, 2014 — With the completion of its deal with Torrent Pharma for Rs 2,000 crore involving sale of select brands, Elder Pharmaceuticals Limited (BSE: 532322 | NSE:ELDERPHARMEQ) has laid out aggressive expansion plans for achieving a turnover of Rs 1000 crore by FY 2017. In addition to its thrust on the Anti-infectives, Multi Vitamins and Skin care segments, Elder has identified the fast growing mouthwash category in the Oral c are industry as its focus area and to this effect has relaunched its famous AMPM range of mouthwash with an addition of a range for Smokers / tobacco users.

Indian oral care industry, over the last few years, has been one of the fast growing FMCG sectors. The oral care industry is segmented into five categories which include toothpaste, toothbrush, toothpowder, mouthwashes, other oral care products such as dental flosses and chewing gum.

According to Alok Saxena, Managing Director, Elder Pharma, “Among Oral Care products, the mouthwash category has seen high penetration levels with substantial market expansion even in rural and semi-urban areas. There is a major change in the consumer tastes and preferences towards easy to use oral care products in the market. Companies like Elder, focusing on advance solutions for oral health problems for the consumer, are receiving good response from the market.”

Developed by the R&D scientists at Elder Pharma in joint co-operation with practicing dentists, the new AMPM Mouthwash has as its key ingredient ‘Triclosan’, an antibacterial and antifungal agent. Triclosan has been shown to be effective in reducing and controlling bacterial contamination and fighting germs. In addition to its anti plaque and anti cavity properties, AMPM has been designed to fight gum recession, dry mouth, tobacco odour, tartar build up and tooth staining from smoking, yellowing or browning of front teeth due to exhaling tobacco smoke.

AMPM is available in 3 variants AMPM PLUS, AMPM SPECIAL and the newly launched AMPM NICOFRESH specially formulated for smokers/tobacco users. Smoking not only causes bad breath but leaves stains on teeth and leads to gum diseases. In addition to TRICLOSAN, AMPM NICOFRESH contains Sodium Perborate which helps remove smoke and tobacco tar. The oxygenating effect of NICOFRESH hits one of the most stubborn sources of sulfur-producing bacteria and stops it at its source.

Going ahead Elder is also planning to launch mouthwashes based on natural ingredients like aloe vera, green tea and probiotics under the AMPM range.

The Domestic mouthwash industry is presently valued at Rs 600 crore and growing at 25 – 30% pa. Online ecommerce players and organized retail chains are also playing a major role in the market expansion of mouthwashes as oral health & hygiene awareness increases by the day. The leader in the mouthwash category is Listerine which accounts for 70% of market share while Colgate Plax has 17% share. Elder hopes to garner a 5-7% share in the next few years.

Adds Saxena, “The industry has expanded with the introduction of innovative and condition-specific products like mouthwashes for sensitive teeth, for gum care , for discoloration of teeth, for smokers etc. Increased competition from International players has also meant reaching out to the last mile population to promote products.”

Elder’s growth strategy is to lay emphasis on expanding the brands remaining with itself post Torrent deal and strengthening them rather than launch new products. New products are also in the pipeline but will be introduced in a phased manner once the existing brands reach a critical level. Elder group’s target of Rs 1000 cr turnover by 2017 will see equal contribution from its domestic and international operations.

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Kill Ebola & Other Germs with Ozone & Ion Generators, Advises Environmental Hygienist

October 23, 2014 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Ebola and other virus and bacteria building decontamination is most effective and affordable when the decontamination protocol includes high output ozone and negative ion generators, according to Certified Environmental Hygienist Phillip Fry.

Montrose, Michigan, October 23, 2014 (Straight Line PR) – “The decontamination protocol for Ebola and other high-risk heath threats, including bioterrorism, should include both high output ozone gas and negative ion generators that are both highly effective, affordable, high-tech ways to decontaminate homes, other buildings, furniture, and furnishings infested with Ebola and other viruses, bacteria, germs, toxic mold spores,” reports Phillip Fry, Certified Environmental Hygienist and Professional Industrial Hygienist.

Ozone Kills Viruses, Bacteria, and Toxic Mold

Ozone gas is a regular, two oxygen atom molecule (0²) to which an extra oxygen atom has been temporarily added by the ozone generator to create a three oxygen atom molecule, (ozone gas) (0³).

This extra oxygen atom gives the molecule its ozone gas a very effective and powerful oxidizing power to kill Ebola virus infestations, Enterovirus, MRSA, MERS, H7N9 Avian Flu, SARS, Tuberculosis, influenzas, toxic mold spores, other biological health infestations, and bioterrorism threats such as weaponized anthrax, small pox, and certain deadly, fast-reproducing mold spores.

“The EnviroFry high output ozone generator is ideal to decontaminate medical treatment and patient rooms in hospitals and other care facilities, as well as residences, hotel rooms, workplaces, public buildings, airplanes, buses, and trains that contain, or have been exposed to, biological health threats,” recommends Mr. Fry, who is co-manager of the international EnviroFry environmental hygienists firm, and also a former hospital administrator and former staff member of the National Institutes of Health (U.S. Public Health Service).

For more information on how ozone kills Ebola, other viruses and bacteria, and toxic mold spores and growth, visit www.decontaminationgear.com and www.ozonegeneratorkillsmold.com.

Negative Ion Generators and HEPA Filters Purify Indoor Air

The EnviroFry Negative Ion Generator is a high quality, long-lasting, highly effective, reliable negative room ionizer that puts into room air 80 to 100 trillion ions per second to removes particles from the air as small as .01 microns, such as pollen, dust, mold spores, pet dander, and other allergens.

The EnviroFry ionizer has two built-in, positively-charged collection plates to take negatively-charged pollutants out of the indoor air in the room being treated with massive numbers of negative ions.

Almost all airborne contaminants (dust, allergens, mites, germs, and other contaminants) carry a positive electrical charge. Ionizers collect and remove these positively charged ions using the principle of opposites attract.

When a high enough concentration of negative ions is disbursed into room air, the positively charged floating particles will fuse with the negatively charged ions and fall harmlessly to the unit’s positively-charged collection plates and/or to the floor and other surfaces to be removed through HEPA vacuuming and other decontamination procedures.

In addition, by removing airborne contaminants that would otherwise be inhaled, ionizers significantly reduce occupant sneezing, coughing, and throat irritations that would help spread Ebola and other viruses and bacteria to other people.

As an additional air purification machine, EnviroFry also offers its six-stage air purifier that removes indoor health threats by the combination of HEPA filter, germicidal UV lamp, activated carbon filter, ionizer, programmable ozone sanitizer, and anti-bacterial pre-filter.

For more information on how negative ion generators and six-stage air purifiers remove Ebola and other viruses and bacteria, as well as toxic mold spores, visit www.decontaminationgear.com. Read the ten steps for safe and effective mold removal and mold remediation at www.moldinspector.com/mold_removal.htm.

For additional information about the health dangers of exposure to elevated levels of indoor toxic mold, visit www.moldinspector.com and www.moldexpertconsultants.com.

Building decontamination questions can also be emailed to Phillip Fry phil@moldinspector.com or phoned to Phillip toll-free 1-866-300-1616 or 1-810-639-0523 or cell phone 1-480-310-7970, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. eastern USA time zone, Monday through Saturday.

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Contact:
Phillip Fry
EnviroFry Environmental Hygienists
10104 Sheridan Rd.
Montrose, Michigan 48457
1-866-300-1616
phil@moldinspector.com
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Healthcare

Post Torrent Deal, Elder Pharma Strengthens Presence In The Rs 4000 Crore Skin Care Sector

September 16, 2014 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Launches a slew of Derma products & also plans half a dozen more with a view to grab a market share of 4-5%.

Mumbai, India, September 16, 2014 — Post Torrent deal, a much leaner and better leveraged Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd (BSE: 532322 / NSE: ELDERPHARM) has begun its ambitious foray and growth story into the Rs 4000 crore Dermatology segment. Hitherto the company had some presence in this category but with a slew of new launches it plans to grab a market share of 4-5 per cent in each sub-category. Skin care has always been a market segment characterized by several global MNCs like Unilever, P&G, Revlon, Lakme, Amway, Artistry, Olay, Garnier and L’Oreal as well as local players and thousands of small units in the unorganized category – each vying for a dominant presence through adoption of a combination of marketing strategies and product differentiation.

Amongst the new introductions of Elder are Eslite Plus, a Hydroquinone & combination cream for Skin Lightening, Ultraguard, a sunscreen containing American & European FDA standard ingredients like Tinosorb from BASF & Uvinul A Plus which make it non greasy & skin friendly as compared to other preparations, B-New, an anti aging cream for rejuvenation of dry rough skin areas, Camoflage a stretch-marks & Pregnancy line remover and Skin O2, a multi vitamin product in soft gelatin capsules for skin nourishment. Says Mr Alok Saxena, Managing Director, Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd, “Launched through the ethical route, the initial response to these products has been encouraging and we expect these brands to contribute a combined turnover of about Rs 115-125 crore by FY16.

Also on anvil are products for lip care, hair loss, under-eye gel, face cleansers, moisturizers etc. Derma products are in demand not only for therapeutic requirements but also for lifestyle reasons enabling the skin care industry to evolve to the age of cosmetic and anti-aging treatments. Lack of comprehensive skin related treatments at medical level is one factor which is boosting the business of pharma companies and encouraging them to explore the opportunity of selling over the counter (OTC) products by bringing novel compounds in or by in-licensing international products.

Adds Saxena, “More than 80% of the cosmetics market comprises of low & medium-priced categories in terms of volume. We would be targeting the premium and economy segments through new launches and for the time being have no plans to launch products in the luxury segment.” Elder Pharma is targeting a turnover of Rs 1000 crore by 2017 with its national & International operations contributing equally. This it hopes to achieve through a combination of market positioning, mass geographical expansion, product revamps and launches in different product categories. Along with Dermatology, Elder’s major focus areas in the years to come shall be in the anti infectives, Lifestyle diseases and Neurological segments.

Business, Healthcare

The Think Pink Challenge; Reel Men Fish Pink

September 10, 2014 staronepr Leave a comment

Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc. kicks off a campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Hempstead, Long Island, NY (September 9, 2014) — Eposeidon, Inc.’s KastKing Division, the makers of high quality affordable braided fishing line, has announced a campaign to promote awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research and early detection.

KastKing will donate all net profits from every sale of their KastKing Pink Braided Fishing Line in all sizes through their website http://www.eposeidon.com during the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink is the official color for breast cancer awareness.

KastKing’s will track all purchases of their KastKing Pink Braided Fishing Line through their website http://www.eposeidon.com. At the end of October the amount will be donated to fund breast cancer research. The company offers free shipping on orders over $20.

KastKing’s program will be promoted through Social Media with a Think Pink Challenge. The campaign slogan is — “The Think Pink Challenge; Reel Men Fish Pink.” Members of Team Eposeidon, the company’s angler support staff, which has male and female members, will publicly challenge at least 3 other anglers to “Spool it with Pink” and encourage them to challenge others either through Youtube or Facebook posts, or both. Eposeidon’s Think Pink Challenge will begin ramping up in September, begin October 1st and run through October 31. Eposeidon wants to encourage men to support the women in their lives with early detection through mammograms and doctor’s visits.

According to breastcancer.org, “Mammograms don’t prevent breast cancer, but they can save lives by finding breast cancer as early as possible. For example, mammograms have been shown to lower the risk of dying from breast cancer by 35% in women over the age of 50.”

“Many lives and families have been touched by breast cancer,” says Tom Gahan, Marketing Director at Eposeidon. “This is our chance to reach out to the angling community, which mostly consists of men, to make a difference. The campaign encourages male anglers to ‘man up’ and load their fishing reels with pink fishing line for a great cause. We’re hoping women persuade their guys to ‘Fish Pink’ and in turn, men will support and encourage other women in their lives to have a mammogram and look after their health and inspire their male friends to also spool up with pink line.”

Pink fishing line has a practical feature. It becomes “invisible” at relatively shallow depths as pink is in the red spectrum, which is the first color to disappear in the water column. KastKing braided lines are offered in 10 lb. through 150 lb. test.

“October, breast cancer awareness month, also marks the beginning of the traditional holiday shopping season, says Eposeidon’s CEO Tate Cui. “Some may wish to purchase pink line as a gift during October and carry the awareness forward to next season. Next spring it may generate some conversations about how people can help with breast cancer, encourage their family members to be tested, or increase their awareness or donate. We hope to reach thousands of anglers. We are proud to support breast cancer research.”

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
Director of Marketing
Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc.
Direct Line: 631-369-0063
Main Office: 1-855-830-7430
tgahan@eposeidon.com
http://www.eposeidon.com

Healthcare

Post Torrent Sell Off, Elder Pharma Hopes to do a Shelcal With Eldervit, Lays Out Product Extensions to Make it a Rs 100 Crore Brand

July 24, 2014 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

* Self Owned Brands to get a major boost especially in the fields of anti-infectives, Lifestyle Diseases, Dermatology and neurology segments.

Mumbai, India, July 24th, 2014 — With the closure of its Rs 2000 crore deal with Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd involving selling off of more than 30 ethical brands including Shelcal, Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd plans to create a super brand out of Eldervit with product extensions and large scale geographical expansion. A much leaner and low-debted company now, Elder Pharma is laying emphasis on expanding the brands remaining with itself post selloff – the chief being Eldervit, a nutraceutical with a current turnover of approx. Rs 40 crore. Eldervit is a prescription drug which acts as a Vitamin & Minerals supplement to boost energy.

Says Mr Alok Saxena, Managing Director, Elder Pharma, “In addition to Injection form, we are making Eldervit available in Capsules, Gel Capsules and Sachet forms to make it acceptable to all age groups. With its new range and aggressive national expansion, Elder hopes to add a million customers every month and make Eldervit a Rs 100 crore brand by the end of financial year 2016 and a Rs 300 crore brand by FY 2019.” Another product which is being revamped and upgraded is Thrive a natural nutritional supplement for fighting chronic metabolic disorders which is likely to generate sales of Rs 10 crore in the current fiscal with anticipated growth of 12-15% every year. Product extensions of Thrive too have been launched in drink, capsules and tablets form.

With a view to capture a larger share of the highly competitive anti-infectives market Elder is restructuring & expanding its team as also rationalizing prices to ramp up volumes. Anti-infectives like Cefixime based Formic and Elfi have been registering a growth of more than 12% every year and are expected to grow at 15% annually from now.

The company’s major focus areas in the years to come shall be in the anti infectives, Lifestyle deases Dermatology and Neurological segments. Anti infectives segment contributes about 10% to the company’s turnover and is likely to witness a major price revamp in order to garner a larger share in the domestic market. Elder’s International operations are registering steady growth and more than 40% of Elder revenue is likel yto come from its global business.

As a apart of the deal with Torrent – which also involved the transfer of Elder’s domestic business employees to Torrent – Elder shall utilize its six plants for contract manufacture of the formulations business sold to Torrent for 3 years which will fetch Elder a continous revenue stream of Rs 70 – 75 crore every year.Elder group is targeting a turnover of about Rs 1000 crs from its domestic and international operations by FY 2016.

Financial, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Society, Technology

Freya – The New Efficient App For Women Is On Kickstarter

July 23, 2014 EPR Network Leave a comment

The HedgeHog team is proud to present yet another app solution – a circular ovulation calendar that is both simple, efficient and aesthetic. Based on the popular calendar CircleTime, Freya tells you when is the best time to try to conceive or to use protection. It can also be used during pregnancy for counting the remaining time before the estimated due date.

The app, named after the Scandinavian goddess of love, sexuality, beauty and fertility – Freya offers a simple solution – without the countless irrelevant information you’ll never require. Freya’s mission is to be clear and effective.

We invite all who wish to see this app released as soon as possible, to assist the HedgeHog team with achieving their funding goal on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Participants have a unique opportunity to receive some genuine rewards made of natural and environmentally friendly materials. This is because sustainable development is one of the top priorities for the team and they wish to see all the natural beauty restored to the environment.

“The purpose of Freya is to provide a remarkable menstrual calendar for women which will be immensely appealing in both appearance as well as functionality”, said Sabina Durini, Freya designer and member of the HedgeHog team.

The fundraising campaign will last for 30 days and the app will initially be developed for Apple iOS devices.

Project page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hedgehog-si/freya-ovulation-calendar-simple-solution-for-every
Official website: http://www.newroundcalendar.com/freya.html

Contact Details: Daniel Nunic
App Developer
Email: daniel@hedgehog.si
Phone: +38640667308

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The Aerobika(R) Device, Marketed by Monaghan Medical in the United States, Benefits COPD Patients and Wins Gold at MDEA Awards

July 17, 2014 staronepr Leave a comment

The Aerobika® Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy System marketed by Monaghan Medical Corporation has earned Gold at the Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA).

Plattsburgh, NY, USA (July 17, 2014) – The Aerobika® Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy System marketed by Monaghan Medical Corporation has earned Gold at the Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA). MDEA is an International Award recognizing groundbreaking products that save lives, improve patient healthcare, change the face of medical technology, and overcome design and engineering challenges. It is one of the medical technology industry’s highest honors.

The Aerobika® Oscillating PEP device is a drug-free, easy to use, hand-held device that helps people with COPD, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and other respiratory conditions to breathe easier and live better. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is the fourth leading cause of death globally and continues to grow in prevalence. Clinical evaluations conducted at Robarts Research Institute (Western University, London) demonstrated use of the device could significantly reduce breathlessness and improve patient’s quality of life.

“When the Aerobika® Oscillating PEP Therapy System was created, the goal was to develop a product that addressed an unmet need for patients suffering from serious respiratory conditions, including COPD, CF, Bronchiectasis, Post Op and any patient with a productive cough requiring a non – pharmaceutical method to assist removing secretions from the lung. The innovation built into the Aerobika® OPEP device delivers excellent effectiveness while being very easy to use,” states Dom Coppolo, Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Monaghan Medical Corporation. “The overall goal of the device is to ensure the patient can maintain their treatments to control their symptoms, breathe easier, enjoy a better quality of life and ultimately, stay out of the hospital.”

The award was announced at the MDEA Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in New York City. Entries were evaluated by an impartial panel of industry experts comprised of practicing doctors, nurses, and technicians alongside industrial designers, engineers, manufacturers, and human factors experts. The Aerobika® Oscillating PEP device was deemed to excel in 5 evaluation criteria: manufacturing and technological innovation; design and engineering advancements; patient benefits; business benefits; and overall improvement to healthcare industry.

The Aerobika® Oscillating PEP device is available at many leading hospitals across the United States and by prescription from a physician. The Aerobika® Oscillating PEP device is marketed by Monaghan Medical Corporation in the United States. For more information about this story as well as image and video downloads, please visit: http://www.monaghanmed.com/news/aerobika-device-marketed-monaghan-medical-united-states-benefits-copd-patients-and-wins-gold-md.

About Monaghan Medical Corporation
Monaghan Medical Corporation (MMC), headquartered in Plattsburgh, New York (USA), is a leader in the development, manufacture and/or marketing of respiratory devices in the United States, such as the flagship AeroChamber® Brand of Valved Holding Chamber (VHC) for asthma patients. Its best-in-class respiratory management products are developed and validated at its affiliate’s world-renowned Aerosol Lab. The respiratory management products it markets today and has marketed in the past in the United States are the subject of peer reviewed articles published in various medical journals, such as the New England Journal of Medicine, CHEST.

Contact:
Karen Teys
Director of Marketing
Monaghan Medical Corporation
800-343-9071
kteys@monaghanmed.com
http://www.monaghanmed.com

Healthcare

New Study Shows Magnesium Effective for Hot Flashes in Menopause

July 9, 2014 straightlinepr Leave a comment

A study from the Virginia University Health System has discovered that magnesium supplements can reduce hot flash frequency in women from 52 to 28 per week — a 41% reduction

Glendale, CA, July 09, 2014 – The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) reports that an estimated 6,000 US women reach menopause each day, which translates to over 2 million women every year. The average age of natural menopause, which is the point of a woman’s last menstrual period, is 51. The Women’s Health Initiative study, which followed 16,608 women being given hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause symptoms, discovered a high risk of breast cancer, coronary heart disease and stroke from the use of these drugs.

As a result, more and more women today are seeking the use of natural remedies for menopause discomforts such as hot flashes, night sweats, migraine headaches, anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia.

Mineral supplements such as magnesium and calcium have been found to be natural remedies for hot flashes and night sweats. One recent example is a study from the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Women with at least 14 hot flashes a week, received 400 milligrams of magnesium oxide for 4 weeks, increasing to 800 milligrams per day if needed. At the end of the study, the magnesium supplements had reduced their frequency of hot flashes from 52 to 28 per week, which is a a 414% reduction. Fatigue, sweating, and distress were also significantly reduced.

The 29 participants in the study were breast cancer survivors, thus they were unable to take the usual hot flash medications that have estrogenic activity such as hormone replacement drugs or soy supplements. Many women, breast cancer survivors or not, prefer to take a non estrogen-active natural remedy for hot flashes and night sweats, and the researchers in the study concluded that magnesium appears to safely reduce hot flashes with few side effects and at minimal cost.

Magnesium has also been found to help other health conditions. According to Dr. Michael T. Murray, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, “In addition to helping with hot flashes, correction of low magnesium status may have additional health benefits. Magnesium deficiency is extremely common in Americans, and in addition to the well-known association between low magnesium and increased risk for cardiovascular disease, low magnesium levels have also been linked to an increase in Alzheimer’s disease, decreased muscle performance, insulin-resistance, and osteoporosis.”

One natural sleep aid that is beneficial for hot flashes and night sweats and is increasing in popularity among women in menopause is Sleep Minerals II from http://www.NutritionBreakthroughs.com. This natural sleep aid contains highly absorbable forms of calcium and magnesium, the best minerals for sleeplessness and insomnia, as well as for heart health, restless legs syndrome, bone strength, teenage insomnia and menopause insomnia. The formula also includes vitamin D and zinc and is delivered in a softgel form with healthy carrier oils, making it more quickly and fully assimilated than tablets or capsules and providing a deeper, longer-lasting sleep.

Anita L. of New Caney, Texas says: “I was having hot flashes every 30 minutes to an hour through the night and was so miserable. After about two weeks of taking the Sleep Minerals, I noticed an incredible difference with my sleep. I have much less interruption from flashes, I’m sleeping much better and I’m a lot more comfortable.”

Valerie H. of Santa Clarita, California says: “I had such severe menopause insomnia it took me hours to fall asleep even though I was extremely tired. My legs also had crawling and tingling feelings at night. I got the Sleep Minerals and after several days, it started to work really well. I fall asleep now within 20 minutes and no more restless legs.”

Natural menopause remedies are a healthier option for women with hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia. For more information on Sleep Minerals II visit http://www.nutritionbreakthroughs.com/html/sleep_remedy_for_insomnia_help.html

Contact:
Jobee Knight
Nutrition Breakthroughs
1413 Fifth St., Suite D
Glendale, CA 91201
888-861-0326
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