"What Are My Choices?" is a monthly column that gives you the information you need, straight from the experts: the companies themselves.
Albert Max, Inc.: Provides high-quality herbal medicines to practitioners with affordable prices. We provide external-use pain-relief herbal remedies, including plaster, patch, cream, ointment, spray and poultices. We also offer single and formula concentrated herbal powder extracts, all of which are pharmaceutical grade manufactured under GMP standard. Phone: 800-617-2021; E-mail:
; Web: www.maxrevive.com.
BioPharma Scientific: Announces its new NanoGreens10 Power of 10 Fruits and Vegetables a Day. Great tasting, organic NanoGreens features patented NanoSorbTM technologies which create nano-sized vesicles that encapsulate nutraceuticals proven to maximize selection for active absorption by the small intestine. Free bottle to all new health professional clients in April 2005 (code # NGDC0430). NanoGreens: Better Taste ~ Better Science. Phone: 877-SCIENCE; E-mail:
; Web: www.biopharmasci.com.
Biotics Research Corporation: Has been a leading manufacturer of highly effective nutritional products for 30 years. Our Research and Development team, industry-leading phytochemical research, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and QC labs, combined with the interaction of leading clinicians in the field, keep Biotics Research Corporation in the forefront of the industry. Available exclusively through healthcare professionals. Phone: 281-344-0909; E-mail:
; Web: www.bioticsresearch.com.
Chiro-Manis, Inc.: Offers a simple line of nutritional supplements for spinal pain patients. Each product addresses a specific need in patients suffering with spine pain conditions. Products include: Discat Plus; Formula #2 Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D3; Flax PLUS Fiber; Disc & Joint Pain Relief Complex. An information sheet on each product is prepared for patient education as well as a recommendation pad for the physician to hand out with the daily recommendations. Phone: 800-441-5571; E-mail:
; Web: www.chiromanis.com.
Dee Cee Labs: Since its start as a small regional vitamin company in 1962, Dee Cee has grown into a full-fledged National and Multi National Dietary Supplement company offering a broad line of products in many different sizes. Phone: 800-251-8182; E-mail:
; Web: www.deeceelabs.com.
Doctors For Nutrition: is the formulator of GREENSFirst, the world's first good tasting green super-food powder. One scoop in one cup of water provides the phytonutrition of 10+ servings of fruits and vegetables, in only 30 calories, one net carb, replacing 24 pills a day, saving $80 a month! Free Samples on request. DFN* products are available through health professionals only. (*Vital Living Company). Phone: 866-4-GREENS; E-mail:
; Web: www.doctorsfornutrition.com.
European Lifestyle Product: Exclusive importer and marketer of Polyerga® Plus in North America. Polyerga® Plus is a nutritional supplement for supporting the immune system. This German-developed spleen peptide technology has been used in Europe for decades and is now available in America. Laboratory and clinically tested to improve key immune system parameters, these peptides help to regulate and stabilize the immune system. Polyerga® Plus provides you with an innovative alternative health solution. Phone: 888-404-8304; E-mail:
; Web: www.polyergaplus.com.
FlexEasyTM: The only nutritional supplement that provides ingredients which maintain and repair cartilage, fight joint and muscle inflammation, and fight the release of your body's pain triggers, the COX-2 and 5-LO pain enzymes, without the harmful side-effects. FlexEasyTM is in liquid form for maximum absorption so you aren't wasting your money only absorbing a small percentage of pills or tablets. Phone: 319-364-0030; E-mail:
; Web: www.flexeasy.com.
Hockert Sales: A family-owned business that has been serving healthcare professionals for over 17 years. You'll love our excellent customer service and superior quality supplies, including: acupuncture supplies, cold & hot packs, electrotherapy supplies, six nutrition lines, orthopedic supports, pillows & cushions, clinic supplies, topical analgesics, lotions & gel and X-ray supplies. Most orders placed by 2 p.m. ship the same day. Phone: 800-451-5739; Web: www.hockertsales.com.
Honso USA, Inc.: We pride ourselves on providing our clients high-quality herbal formulas. We offer professional granule products along with retail tablet formulas. A number of our formulations are used to aid in alleviation of muscle aches, joint stiffness, and other discomforts. Find out more about our products and how they can benefit your patients and practice. Phone: 888-461-5808; E-mail:
; Web: www.Honsousa.com.
Houston Nutraceuticals, Inc.: Devin Houston, Ph.D., founder of HNI, is an acknowledged inventor of enzyme-based dietary supplements. With 20 years of research experience in enzymes, receptor mechanisms, and nutritional biochemistry, Dr. Houston offers unique products specific to food intolerances. His first product, Peptizyde,TM is commonly used as a companion or alternative to the GFCF diet. HNI enzymes can increase the breakdown of food components, providing increased nutrition for metabolic needs of individuals. Phone: 866-757-8627; E-mail:
; Web: www.houstonni.com.
LIFEnhance Inc.: A company with a strong pharmaceutical background, designs botanical extract formulations that are all-natural, non-toxic, potent, fast-acting and fast dissolving. The products are processed in licensed and state-of-the-art GMP facilities and tested for safety, efficacy and quality. The main products include Leucozepin® for strengthening immunity and alleviating fatigue; Relazovac® for reducing anxiety, mild depression and easing insomnia; EezapeinTM for pain management; and Apazin® for GI problems. Phone: 888-777-9621; E-mail:
; Web: www.lifenhance.net.
Lhasa OMS: Since 1980, Lhasa OMS has been providing the highest quality chiropractic and acupuncture supplies at the lowest possible prices. We carry an entire line of homeopathic products that cater to your every need. Online ordering is available 24 hours a day. Order your supplies from the comfort of your own home. New 2005 catalog available. Phone: 800-722-8775; E-mail:
; Web: www.LhasaOMS.com.
LSI International: LSI Brand Glucosamine, LSI Glucosamine with Chondroitin, LSI Total Joint Complex and LSI Pure MSM 1000 have become the fastest moving items ever added to the LSI product line. These products were introduced for the treaTMent of joint pain and are made in the U.S. in an approved GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) plant with pharmaceutical grade ingredients. LSI offers these high-quality products at low doctor prices. Phone: 800-832-0053; Web: www.lsiinteranational.com (Password: SHOPLSI).
MayWay: Distributes exceptionally high-quality traditional Chinese herbs and herbal products, including the popular Plum Flower® and Min Shan® brands. Our 30 years of experience, the combined strengths of our joint-venture herb processing facility and our exclusive partnerships with some of the best GMP factories in China allow us to provide you with superior unsulfured, preservative-free Chinese herbs, 5:1 powdered extracts, and 3rd-party laboratory tested tea pills and tablets. Phone: 800-262-9929; E-mail:
; Web: www.mayway.com.
Mia Rose Products, Inc.: Manufacturer of Air Therapy,® an organic alternative to household chemical sprays. Each spray contains millions of electrical ions that attract and neutralize odors, continuously cleaning the air of bacteria, fungi, pollen and harmful microscopic pollutants from any room. Made from pure essential oils derived from "Real Citrus" peels, nothing else. One spray does it. Helps keep away household insects ... fleas, flies, ants and mosquitoes. Available in Orange, Lime, Spruce, Spearmint and Vanilla. Phone: 800-292-6339; E-mail:
; Web: www.netmindbody.com.
NutriPlex Whole Food Formulas, Inc.: NutriPlex provides 100% whole food formulas for clinical use, without isolates, synthetics, GMO ingredients, sterilized foods or artificially high potencies. Patients already consume too many chemicals. What they need are real, raw, whole, pure foods. Formulas are based on sound, current food science research from leading universities. We're a small, personal company big on service, and committed to Nutrition rather than Pharmacology. Phone: 888-595-4752; E-mail:
; Web: www.nutriplexformulas.com.
One Person Health Sciences Inc.: Manufactures custom-made vitamins based on free health assessments and genetic analysis. By assessing deficiencies created by individual lifestyles, a personalized vitamin is designed - one person at a time. Scientific assessments evaluate diet, medical conditions, drug interactions, environmental influences, age, immunity, activity and genetics. A 35-page report provides guidance on: nutritional deficiencies due to drug interactions, health conditions, health risks, disease management tips, diet, cooking, exercise, hydration and toxin build-up. Phone: 604-301-0221; Web: www.onepersonhealth.com.
Rotta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: A multinational pharmaceutical company that discovered and developed Glucosamine Sulfate for joint health. Over 90% of the scientific literature worldwide on Glucosamine Sulfate utilizes Rotta's particular brand DONA,TM Crystalline Glucosamine Sulfate. DONATM is the only product proven a safe, effective treaTMent in over 150 pre-clinical and clinical trials, including the only two 3-year long-term studies published in recognized medical journals. Phone: 732-751-9020; E-mail:
; Web: www.donausa.com.
Standard Process: Since 1929, Standard Process has grown from a company with one product, Catalyn,® to a company that now offers health care professionals three lines of high-quality products: Standard Process whole food supplements, Standard Process Veterinary Formulas,TM and MediHerb® herbal products. Standard Process is and always will be dedicated to growing high-quality ingredients on their certified organic farmland, so that your patients will receive the best in whole food nutrition for years to come. Phone: 800-848-5061; E-mail:
; Web: www.standardprocess.com.
Therapy & Health Care Products, Inc.: A single-source supplier of professional nutritional supplements, therapy and rehabilitation equipment, and clinic supplies. Only THCP can help you put it all together for a multi-faceted approach to your patients' well being. THCP offers quality products backed by excellent customer service, same day shipping, six-month unconditional guarantee on supplements, in-office training for doctor and staff, seminars, DEXA and saliva testing, and patient education materials. Phone: 800-824-8212; E-mail:
; Web: www.thcpweb.com.
Zeller's Natural Health: Natural progesterone cream (bio-identical) in pump as described by Dr. John R. Lee. Special price. Free tapes. Phone: 218-835-4340; Web: www.zellersnaturalhealth.com.
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