Staci Small MA, RD Contributing Writer to Kirkman® Consumer & Professional Newsletters

I recently had the pleasure of contributing an article to the Kirkman® monthly consumer and professional newsletters.  I appreciate the opportunity allowed to me by the great professionals at Kirkman®. For a review of the full article, click here.

The Wellness Philosophy adds Klaire Labs to Supplementation Lineup

In addition to the quality supplementation products of Kirkman, Pure Encapsulations and Houston Nutraceuticals, I am pleased to announce The Wellness Philosophy Inc. has recently added products from Klaire Labs (division of ProThera, Inc.).

Klaire Labs carries only third party tested, quality products, most notably their high potency probiotics, which I am extremely excited to offer my clients. Klaire Labs products are only available from a health care provider, authorized dealers or to individuals with proper physician coding.

Please let me know if you desire additional information regarding Klaire Labs or ProThera products. You may also visit their web site by clicking here.

Sincerely,
Staci Small M.A., R.D
The Wellness Philosophy Inc.

Garden of Life Supplements Recalled (Not sold by The Wellness Philosophy Inc.)

Below is an important release issued by the Food and Drug Administration. For those of you who may be taking or have children taking Garden of Life supplements (found at many health food stores), please review the information contained within the press release below. Please note that The Wellness Philosophy Inc. does not carry or sell any Garden of Life products therefore, any supplements you have purchased from The Wellness Philosophy are NOT affected by this recall.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - West Palm Beach, FL - March 2, 2011
Garden of Life, LLC today announced that it is voluntarily recalling its Raw Vitamin C because these products may contain undeclared soy proteins. Consumers who have purchased Raw Vitamin C and are sensitive to soy should stop taking the product.

It has come to Garden of Life's attention that one of our unaffiliated third party manufacturers for this product also processes soy in its facilities. Because Raw Vitamin C does not utilize any ingredients originally derived from soy, we were surprised to learn that some bottles of our Raw Vitamin C tested positive for significant amounts of soy proteins.

How to identify the recalled product: To avoid any consumer confusion, this voluntary action only extends to Garden of Life's product bearing the name "Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C" prominently displayed on both the outer carton as well as the bottle label. All lots of Raw Vitamin C distributed between March 2009 and January 2011 or remaining in expiry are subject to this voluntary recall. No other Garden of Life products are involved with this voluntary recall. Raw Vitamin C has been sold nationally to traditional health food stores and through internet retailers. Any consumers concerned with soy and not fully satisfied with their Raw Vitamin C purchase should return the unused portion of the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions may be directed to the company at 1-866-465-0051, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.

Benefits of Supplementation

Many people, young and old, find great benefits from supplementing their nutrient intake with various enzymes, supplements and probiotics. The typical American diet depletes our bodies of adequate nutrients, healthy bacteria, and often stresses our most vital organs. Nutrient intake, digestion and absorption are especially compromised in those suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorders, IBS and other chronic conditions.

Replenishing these important building blocks help our bodies function optimally as well as support cognitive function, digestion, absorption and elimination of toxins. These complex systems rely on the correct nutrients and are vital to our overall health and functioning.

Purchasing supplements from reputable suppliers is key. Research has shown that many supplements from various manufacturers contain heavy metals, artificial fillers, as well as allergens such as wheat, dairy and soy. The health and safety of clients is my number one priority. Therefore, The Wellness Philosophy Inc. only purchases these products from today's most trusted manufacturers. We currently carry supplements, enzymes and probiotics offered by:

• Kirkman®
• Houston Enzymes®

To schedule an assessment to determine if you could benefit from nutrient supplementation or to place an order, please contact me at staci@thewellnessphilosophy.com.