You've made the decision to become a doctor of chiropractic; invested money in your education, the perfect practice location, staffing, etc.
"What Are My Choices?" is a monthly column that gives you the information you need, straight from the experts: the companies themselves. This column focuses on companies that provide nutritional and herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies and aromatherapy products. Consider the wide range of choices available:
A.C. Grace Company: A quality source of all natural, unesterified, high antithrombic, high antioxidant (Gamma 42% per capsule) rancid-oil free Vitamin E for all physicians and health professionals. Consider dispensing UNIQUE E® direct to your patients. Arm yourself with the truth and experience the benefits of dispensing UNIQUE E® directly to your patients in your practice, and the benefits of using UNIQUE E® personally and in your family. Formulated in 1962 and founded by Roy Erickson.
Products offered: UNIQUE E® Mixed Tocopherols concentrate (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta). Tel: 903-636-4368; E-mail:
.
Amazon Herb Company: First and largest exporter of wild herbs from virgin Amazon Rainforest soil. Herbal formulas designed to balance and nourish entire body systems.
Taken daily, provides a density of chemistry, nutrition and raw materials far superior to isolated nutritional supplements. Bio-energetic herbs sustainably harvested, hand inspected, never fumigated or irradiated. Success supported by finest research, backed by 40 years of fieldwork, combined with thousands of years of experience. Aids Rainforest preservation.
Products include: Rainforest nutritional formulas for energy enhancement, immune support, physical recovery, stress reduction, environmental detoxification, digestive enhancement, hormonal balance and metabolic support. Healthy organic dark-chocolate with Rainforest herbs. Tel: (323) 936-2376; E-mail:
; Web: www.RainforestHealing.com.
Alive&Well: Since 1953, Alive & Well, Inc. has been a leader in health products. The company is currently headed by Larry Snyder (USMC, Ret.) and Robert DeCastro. Bob's father was the founder and an early pioneer in the industry, passing on his energy & knowledge to his son. The company is currently "full focus" on its flagship product: Total Body Balance - a liquid nutritional supplement. We are seeking users and distributors.
Product: Total Body Balance, a complete liquid nutritional supplement. Tel: (619) 231-3558; E-mail:
; Web: www.aliveandwellinc.com/larryknight.
Arise & Shine Herbal Products, Inc.: Arise & Shine is famous for its internal cleansing program, the Cleanse Thyself(tm) program, and for the purity and potency of its nutritional supplements. Healers and health-conscious individuals have relied on the high quality and efficacy of Arise & Shine products for over 15 years. Arise & Shine is currently accepting qualified health practitioners as distributors.
Products and Services: Large selection of all natural internal cleansing, colon health, organ support, and specialized nutritional products; as well as over 100 herbal extracts. Tel: 800-688-2444; Web: www.ariseandshine.com.
BioGro Products LLC: We are a natural products distributor of high-end alternative products catering to practitioners who support pH balance and the use bio available supplements such as ionic, angstrom and molecula minerals.
Products and Services: BioFreeze, Angstrom Minerals, Molecula Minerals, other high-end alternative products, as well as pH balance support products, i.e., Innerlight network marketing products. In addition, we carry organic essential oils, Rooibos tea (bags & loose), New Zealand Avocado Oils, hosting or training in pH workshops. Tel: 800 431 3290; E-mail:
; Web: www.YourNatureStore.com.
Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.: Blue Poppy offers both live and distance learning continuing education courses, clinical reference texts, and herbal products including concentrated powder capsule formulas, liniments, ointments, and oils, for professional practitioners of tuina, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Founded in 1979 by Bob Flaws, today the business has nine full-time and three part-time employees. Blue Poppy is considered the pre-eminent provider of distance learning CE courses on all facets of Chinese medicine.
Products: 25 internal and 20 external herbal medicines. Over 500 hours of CE courses available by Distance Learning, varying in length from 1 to over 100 hours in length on all facets of Chinese medicine. Over 80 texts of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, Chinese dietary therapy, and Asian bodywork; 400 research articles, translated and abstracted from recent Chinese medical journals. Tel: 800-487-9296; E-mail:
; Web: www.bluepoppy.com.
BodySense: BodySense products combine the benefits of moist heat and aromatherapy. Each product contains aromatic herbs and spices, carefully selected for their healing properties, and rice for its moisture content and weight. The BodySense product line has a number of benefits: Can be used hot or cold, quickly heated in a microwave, stays hot 30-45 minutes, stays cold 25-30 minutes, stays pliable when frozen, provides penetrating moist heat, provides gentle acupressure.
Products include: NeckEase, Eye Pillow, Sinus Pack, Muff/Mitt, Packs, FootEase, Wraps (Back, Neck, Knee, Elbow), Keyboard Support, Mouse Support, Toys (Cecil, Star, Spot, Fisheze, Heart). Tel: 877-816-3615; E-mail:
">
; Web: www.shopbodysense.com.
Boston Jojoba Company: Founded in 1994, Boston Jojoba grows jojoba seed on its Arizona farm. It sells the extract of the seed, world-wide, to massage therapists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, aromatherapists, schools, spas, resorts, retail health stores and manufacturers of professional and personal care products.
Boston Jojoba's only product is expeller pressed HobaCare Jojoba (100% Pure). Container sizes range from 1 fluid ounce to 55-gallon drums. HobaCare Jojoba is certified organic. Pure, golden, liquid, first-press HobaCare Jojoba is an ester akin to those humans produce in their sebaceous glands. It has an indefinite shelf life. It is non-allergenic, non-comedogenic, non-staining and a source of natural Vitamin E. Tel: 800-2-JOJOBA; E-mail:
; Web: www.bostonjojoba.com.
Coral, Inc.: Sold by more doctors and health food stores than any other brand, Coral Inc. is the leading brand of fossilized stony coral minerals in the United States. In the year 2000, Clint DeWitt and Andy Bowers created Coral Inc. to educate the public regarding the benefits of coral minerals and good health practices, while utilizing the world's natural resources for it's health-promoting properties.
Products: Coral Complex and Eco Pure Coral Powder. Tel: 800.678.9884; Web: www.coralcalcium.com.
Doctor's Natural Therapy: Doctor's Natural Therapy is committed to providing the highest quality supplements at affordable prices. We have a wide range of supplements, from multiple vitamins and Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM to hormone balancing creams. We offer superior marketing support, including displays, brochures, signage, and more, plus our innovative "Nutritional Supplement Evaluation Program." We also offer a toll-free number for any questions or support you need. We focus on providing great products and great marketing support so you can increase profits in your practice.
Products: Nutritional Supplements, Hormone Balancing Creams, and Nutritional Supplement Evaluation Service. Tel: 866-244-CHIRO 11; E-mail:
; Web: www.doc-nt.com.
Designing Health, Inc.: Designing Health produces Omega 3 Basic Formulas - all-natural, powdered superfood dietary supplements rich in essential fatty acids, lignans, fiber, and naturally occurring phytonutrients. The finest ingredients from whole foods/food concentrates are used in patented, proprietary cold processing to ensure fresh delivery of EFAs/vital nutrients without preservatives. The company also offers Omega Blast high-energy soy protein drinks with Omega 3 EFAs. Founded in 1994, DHI is based in Valencia, Calif.
Products: Omega 3 Basic Master Nutrient Formula, Omega 3 Basic Master Nutrient Formula - Yeast Free, Omega 3 Basic Joint Support Formula, Omega Blast. Tel: 800-774-7387; E-Mail:
Web: www.designinghealth.com.
Get Healthy Again: Tel: 800-832-9755; Web: www.43lac.com.
See page 14 for more information.
Houston Nutraceuticals, Inc.: Devin Houston, Ph.D., acknowledged inventor and developer of enzyme-based dietary supplements, founded Houston Nutraceuticals, Inc. With 20 years of research experience in enzymes, receptor mechanisms, and nutritional biochemistry, Dr. Houston offers unique products specific to food intolerances, commonly used as a supplement or alternative to the GFCF diet. HNI enzymes can increase the breakdown of all food proteins, carbohydrates, starches, and fats; providing increased nutrition for metabolic needs of individuals.
Products: Peptizyde(tm), Zyme Prime, No-Fenol, AFP Peptizyde. Tel: (866) 757-8627; E-mail:
; Web: www.houstonni.com.
Lhasa OMS, Inc.: Acupuncture and alternative healthcare medical supplies. Since 1980, Lhasa OMS has been providing the highest quality alternative medical products.
Products include: SEIRIN painless, DBC, Tai-Chi, Hwa-To, and Hua-Xia acupuncture needles, acu-pellets, bio-magnetics, TENS, electro-therapy, point locators, heat therapy, bio-magnetic supports, bio-magnetic jewelry, massage, homeopathy, physical therapy, and chiropractic supplies. Tel: 800-722-8775; E-mail:
; Web: www.LhasaOMS.com.
LIFEnhance, Inc.: LIFEnhance, Inc. is a nutraceutical company specializing in complementary botanical medicines to alleviate the toxic side effects of cancer treatments such as Chemotherapy and radiation. LIFEnhance products are scientifically researched and clinically tested, to be fast acting, non-toxic, and extremely potent. This achievement is due primarily to the pharmaceutical experience of LIFEnhance's parent company, a global manufacturer of Paclitaxel, a major compound of the chemotherapy drug Taxol.
Products include: Leucozepin(tm), Relazovac(tm), Apazin(tm). Tel: 888-777-9621; E-mail:
; Web: www.lifenhance.net.
N.E.T., Inc.: NET Remedies' homeopathic formulas are uniquely designed to meet the needs of today's more complex health demands. Due to the dramatic changes in our environment, NET Remedies' formulas offer effective answers for today's health needs.
NET Remedies are sugar-free, sodium-free and yeast-free and are available in alcohol and alcohol-free formulas. They are compatible with nutritional supplements, herbs, and medicines, etc. and can be recommended for all ages, including babies, children, pregnant women and the elderly. Tel: 800-888-4638; Web: www.netmindbody.com.
NuNaturals: NuNaturals brand is available in over 8,000 stores. We specialize in a complete line of Stevia products, including the new SoooLite line standardized for Rebaudioside-A. Our diabetic line includes sweeteners that will not raise blood sugar levels, as well as products that help manage blood sugar levels. NuNaturals also specializes in brain, sleep, relaxation and cold-flu formulas. Our products are available direct from the company. NuNaturals, Helping To Keep You Well.
Brands: Alcohol Free Stevia, Brain Herbs, BrainWell, CalmMind, Daily Energy, Daily Soy, Extra Energy, Fast Asleep, Preventin' Green Tea, JointWell, LevelRight, Lo Han Supreme, LoSweet, Mental Energy Formula, NoCarbs, MellowMind, Sweet Health, Sweet-X, Throat Control Spray, Wellness Drops, White Stevia. Tel: 800-753-4372; E-mail:
">
; Web: www.nunaturals.com.
NutriWest: Tel: 800-433-3333; Web: www.nutriwest.com
Orenda International: Founded in January 2002 by Ray Grimm, George Hall, and Robert Hall, Orenda International is a Bio Technology company that develops manufactures and distributes Bio health products. Orenda International exists to lift people by helping them to discover and develop their innate power to enhance the quality of their health, their thoughts and their lives.
Products include: O-Tropin Complex Spray, HGH Secretagogue, Immune Modulator, All in One Female, All in One Male, Anti Aging Serum Cream. Tel: 800-690-2024; E-mail:
">
; Web: www.orendainternational.com.
Pharmax: Tel: 800-538-8274.
Sea Energy: Tel: 866-471-2665; Web: www.aboutsilvermedicine.com.
Silver Protects: Tel: 866-471-2665.
Spinal Touch Formulas, Inc.: Spinal Touch Formulas supplies Chiropractors and other health care professionals with high quality, natural, professional strength supplements that are reasonably priced. Our products were formulated by Chiropractors with expert knowledge in herbs, homeopathy, and Chinese medicine. Our product line takes a holistic approach to nutritional supplementation by providing necessary micronutrients the body needs to maintain good health.
Products and services: We offer over 40 formulations in capsule form for easy assimilation. We also offer single herbs in capsules and we offer some liquid formulations. We also offer private label services & affiliate website links. Tel: 800-421-5443; E-mail:
; Web: www.spinaltouchformulas.com.
Waterwise, Inc.: Established in 1977, Waterwise is an innovator in home/office water purification.
Products and services: The company features a complete line of electric, non-electric, portable, countertop and free-standing units that produce up to 16 gallons of 100% steam distilled water a day. Industry validated and patented products available in manual and automatic fill designs -Water Quality Association (WQA) and California (ANSI/NSF Standard 62) certified models. Tel: 800-874-9028; E-mail:
; Web: www.waterwise.com.
Wei Laboratories: Tel: 888-919-1188; Web: www.weilab.com.
See page 39 for more information.
If your company offers products or services to the chiropractic profession and would like to be listed in "What Are My Choices," please contact Dynamic Chiropractic at 1-800-324-7758.
Dynamic Chiropractic editorial staff members research, investigate and write articles for the publication on an ongoing basis. To contact the Editorial Department or submit an article of your own for consideration, email
.