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FLORAL WATERS FROM COLOUR ENERGY

2011-07-19T15:59:00.000-07:00

WHAT ARE FLORAL WATERS?

During the different seasons floral waters are perfect to use as a rejuvenating body mist and to help boost your energy levels when your vitality is waning. Orange Blossom is a must-have during the winter months to recharge your spirits from the lack of sunshine. Or if you are holidaying somewhere hot... signs of heatstroke or sunburn, are soothed by lavender water, which is both comforting as well as healing. The uses of floral waters are endless!

Floral waters, also known as hydrosols or hydrolats, are the byproduct of the steam distillation process that produces essential oils. Floral waters possess certain qualities of the essential oil, as well as the water-soluble components of the plant.

Use in your Daily Skin Care Regimen
In addition to being natural, Colour Energy floral waters are gentler than most skin toners and therefore make an excellent addition to any skin care regimen. During hot summer days or when travelling, floral waters are excellent as a facial spray to cool, revitalize and hydrate the skin. Used as astringents, toners and healing sprays, floral waters are popular in esthetics and spa treatments. Rose water is the most popular as a daily face toner and is also a common additive in lotions and creams due to its scent, as well as its anti-aging and healing benefits. Combine it with Colour Energy’s Dead Sea Salts for a great anti-aging face & body scrub.

Floral waters can be used in place of regular water to create natural fragrances, lotions, creams, facial toners and other skin care products. They can also be added to the bath, and used on their own as a light cologne or body spray. Try adding a floral water to finger bowls for elegant, romantic dinners.

In skin care, Rose, Orange Blossom (Neroli) and Lavender floral waters are great for hydrating dry skin and cooling hot or sensitive skin. Use some floral water in the final rinse after shampooing to help condition and add shine to your hair. We know of no better remedy for puffy, dark circles under the eyes than Chamomile floral water. Just soak two cotton pads with the floral water and cover each eye for 10 minutes for an immediate and dramatic reduction in puffiness. Regular use can help diminish those dreaded dark circles too.

Floral Waters & Children
Floral waters are quite safe to use on young children. A few squirts of your favourite floral water on a tissue makes a great natural wet-wipe for all sorts of applications including babies and grubby children. To calm a restless baby try adding a few tablespoons of Lavender or Chamomile water into their bath water. This can be especially beneficial if your baby is suffering from nappy rash or eczema, because the soothing properties of these floral waters help calm the irritation and speed up the healing process.

Uses of Colour Energy Floral Waters
Colour Energy floral waters can be used daily and directly on the skin. In cases of inflammation and infections floral waters can be substituted for essential oils in most circumstances. They are also wonderful to use in a bath, on a cold or hot compress or as a room or body spray. While travelling use lavender, chamomile or ravensara to sanitize your hands, toilet seats, tables, utensils, etc.

Floral waters are naturally very mild, so they are safe to use on children, the elderly and those with chronic afflictions. Similar to essential oils, floral waters may be blended to create synergies or added to blends containing essential oils. Not only do they heighten the effect of the blend, but they add subtle components of the plant to create a more complete synergy.

Floral waters such as Rose or Orange Blossom can be added to the final rinse water in your washing cycle as well as used as a fragrant linen spray whilst ironing since they smell much nicer than their synthetic counterparts. Around the house, floral waters are great to freshen the air instead of chemical aerosols, which of course are harmful to the environment.

Properties of Colour Energy Floral Waters

SANDALWOOD
Body: Sandalwood balances both dry and oily skin, is useful in treating acne, and useful in soothing barber’s rash (great aftershave for both men & women). Use as a toner or as a compress for skin disorders, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and for delicate skin. When applied on skin, its antiseptic qualities protect wounds, sores, boils, ulcers, pimples etc. from infections. Sandalwood water is particularly beneficial to reduce inflammation. Ideal for smoothing wrinkles and nurturing mature and chapped skin. Spray all over your body as an aphrodisiac.

Mind: Emotionally, it relaxes stress, soothes irritation and helps lift depression. It is a wonderfully balancing hydrolate.

Spirit: Sandalwood water is a rich, sweet scent that is an aid to meditation and spiritual growth. In Tibet Sandalwood water is used to revive people from high states of consciousness. Sprayed in the corners of rooms it is said to protect and banish spirits or use to cleanse crystals.

Usages: This exotic, alluring and deeply mesmerizing floral water makes a nice cologne, body perfume or mist for setting makeup. It can be sprayed on bed linens, clothing or into the air as an invigorating freshener. Mix with Rose water as a love potion.

ORANGE BLOSSOM (also called Neroli)
Body: Orange Blossom will bring a soothing, joyous and uplifting note to your beauty ritual. Its natural hydrating and regenerating properties make it perfect for refreshing and reviving all skin types, especially tired skin. Soothing and healing for acne, eczema and broken capillaries. Relieves puffiness and swelling and cools itchy or sensitized skin. Valuable in skin care for scars and stretch marks as it promotes the growth of healthy new cells.

Mind: Said to help people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and to relieve depression, stress or emotional upsets, including in children and animals.

Spirit: Orange Blossom contains regenerative properties and helps reshape the aura after illness or accidents.

Usages: Recommended for baby care as an after bath spray to nurture and protect baby’s delicate skin and gently prepare her/him for a restful nap or a deep night’s sleep.

ROMAN CHAMOMILE
Body: Use for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, as a compress for migraines or as a toner for oily or acne prone skin. Suitable for sensitive, inflamed, itchy or dry flaky skin. Chamomile water prevents against moisture loss, relieves the irritation and calms after sunburn. Skin problems consisting of the mucus membranes, including mouth, gums, nose, lips, eyelids, ears, respiratory tract and anal and genital areas may safely be treated with this gentle and relaxing anti-inflammatory. Relieves hemorrhoids.

Mind: Best known for its ability to calm and ease the overly anxious. This floral water is an excellent stress buster.

Spirit: This is an excellent spray to create a peaceful mind so that one can hear their inner knowledge.

Usages: Chamomile water is recommended for compresses to relieve red, tired or puffy eyes and for freshening the complexion or for rinsing of fair hair. Use as a make-up remover. Its remarkable sedative properties make it a wonderful addition as a baby’s room spritzer or add to a baby’s bathwater. Use for calming diaper rash as a natural baby wipe.

LAVENDER
Body: Lavender floral water is gentle and balances pH, which makes it ideal as a toner for every skin type on a regular basis, including acne.

Mind: Mentally and emotionally, Lavender water is relaxing and revitalizing. It can ease anger, frustration and stress.

Spirit: Influences greater intuition and clarity. It helps relieve pain and fears of the mind as Lavender is a relaxing and balancing on multi-dimensions. Helpful with breaking bad habits.

Usages: We call this one a heat buster for both hot sunny days and for relieving menopause symptoms (we call it the hot flash buster!). This floral water is soothing for sunburns, itchy skin and sunstroke. It is a gentle antiseptic and helps to calm insect bites as well as being suitable for all skin types and skin problems such as eczema, razor burn, cuts, fungal infections and athlete’s feet. Known to reduce hyperactivity in children. It’s also nice for calming babies and for diaper maintenance. Use as compress on skin conditions, on the forehead for headaches and stress.

ROSE
Body: Rose water has been praised and used for its many extraordinary beauty qualities. The precious water will yield wonders with any type of skin: ageing, dull, mature, normal, dry and sensitive. Rose water is a great cellular rejuvenator.

Mind: It is revitalizing, harmonizing, toning and relaxing at the same time. Rose water eases nervousness, anxiety and mental strain.

Spirit: Rose nurtures the heart chakra so we can be open to love in all types of relationships, including with ourself, our partner, our work and the divine. Helps heal intimacy issues.

Usages: Known for its anti-aging effects, Rose water is revitalizing, regenerative, hydrating, nourishing and can be used as an anti-inflammatory. Add several drops of Rose water to your skin care products. Use as a gargle for a sore or swollen throat. Good for hot flashes, PMS, mood swings, menopausal symptoms. Rose water also makes a nice light body fragrance, a spray for bedclothes or handkerchiefs or addition to your bath water.

© Colour Energy Corporation

KRISDA NATURAL SODA NOW AVAILABLE

2011-05-17T09:16:00.000-07:00

KRISDA, Canada's #1 Sugar-Free Natural Stevia Sweetener Launches The First Ever Sugar-Free, All Natural, Zero Calorie Soda With 3 Essential Vitamins.

No longer do Canadians have to choose between harmful diet sodas and fattening sugary sodas. Diet sodas contain a cocktail of artificial ingredients while fattening sugary sodas promote tooth decay, obesity and diabetes. Drinking KRISDA Natural Soda allows Canadians to enjoy a refreshing, sweet and delicious carbonated beverage while promoting good health with 3 essential vitamins. KRISDA Natural Sodas offer the following benefits:

Zero calories
No artificial sweeteners
No sugar
Sweetened with natural KRISDA Stevia
Vitamins A, C and E for good health
All natural flavours & natural colour
Gluten & GMO Free
Krisda is Kosher
Canadian owned and operated

If it isn't KRISDA Natural Soda... it doesn't contain KRISDA sweetener. KRISDA Natural Soda is made exclusively with KRISDA brand premium natural Stevia sweetener. Made in Canada, KRISDA contains only premium ingredients to ensure its purity, optimal sweetness and refreshing taste. KRISDA brand Stevia is the leading Stevia sweetener in Canada and has been since long before most people had heard of Stevia. "Through years of research and experience the KRISDA team has proudly developed what we believe is the best Stevia sweetener in the world," said Mark Wilson VP Sales and Marketing. "Taste tests across Ontario and Quebec have shown consumers prefer the taste of our sodas to other major brands."

The sweetness in KRISDA comes from an extract of the Stevia plant native to South America which produces a sweetener 300 times sweeter than sugar but without the insulin-spiking effects or caloric content of sugar. Stevia extract has been used for centuries as a sweetener and has no side effects and is suitable for anyone.

"In our modern society many foods we eat have little to no vitamins. Diet soda is no exception," said Kristine Fretwell, host of the Busy But Healthy online health series. "This is a problem because we are denying our body's essential vitamins that we should be getting throughout the day." Fretwell is a former fitness model turned nutrition advisor and healthy lifestyle advocate. "Yet as members of our advanced society we have come to enjoy and demand great tasting food that not only feeds the body but also the soul. KRISDA Natural Soda frees Canadians to enjoy a great tasting soda while enriching the body with essential vitamins." Over the next few months Fretwell will be airing a series of online TV shows to educate people about the benefits of KRISDA and how to incorporate all KRISDA products into a healthy lifestyle.

KRISDA Natural Soda NOW AVAILALBE through AC Distributors. Four delicious flavours to start: Cola, Root Beer, Blood Orange and Black Cherry.

For more information about KRISDA contact our office 1.800.567.3034

TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

2011-05-16T15:36:00.000-07:00

Yesterday WISH/WNDY-TV of Indiana reported that Viscose rayon tampons continue to kill & maim young women http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/i_team_8/whats-killing-hoosier-women-tss-toxic-shock.

Microbiologist, Philip Tierno campaigned 30 years to get rayon removed from Tampons. Natracare 100% cotton tampons were part of his ground breaking research in the mid 90's, yet manufacturers and the FDA ignored his research & warnings. On 13th June 2010, Amy Elifritz a young woman of only 20 years living in Columbus, Indiana, died from Toxic Shock Syndrome http://www.you-are-loved.org/

Please help educate about the dangers of Toxic Shock syndrome; revisit the subject with your own friends and business colleagues and ensure they offer their customers a healthier choice with Natracare certified 100% organic cotton tampons. http://www.natracare.com/p111/en-GB/Your-Health/TSS.aspx

RESEARCH & YOUR HEALTH

2010-08-06T13:58:00.000-07:00

Trying to learn about supplements, new foods, and trends in the health industry can be very challenging considering that most of the research and information available is written in scientific jargon that only doctors can understand. I myself have been faced with this issue many times, so I was thrilled to hear about the new Research & Your Health educational resource created by CHFA and InspireHealth, Canada’s foremost integrated cancer care centre.

The idea behind Research & Your Health is to offer the latest scientific research in accessible, everyday language. A group of doctors, including Dr. Hal Gunn, MD, Dr. Ron Puhky, MD and Dr. Julius Halaschek-Wiener, PhD have taken the time to carefully select and translate abstracts from medical databases world wide so that the average person (like you and me) can understand them. Their focus is mainly on the value of natural health and organic products as preventative health measures. As a healthy and active individual I am always looking for new research on natural products and I have found these abstracts to be fascinating!

Two editions are now available, Winter 2010 and Spring 2010. To you give a glimpse of what you can expect to read, these are some of the abstracts they tackled:

High Vitamin K(2) intake may protect against heart disease

Taking Vitamin D and Calcium supplements reduces cancer risk

Mediterranean diet may protect from Alzheimer disease

Consumption of soy foods may reduce prostate cancer risk

Click HERE to access pdf copies of Research &Your Health

VANCOUVER - FIRST MAJOR FAIR TRADE CITY IN CANADA!

2010-06-04T12:43:00.000-07:00

After attending the Epic Show last weekend (http://www.epicvancouver.com/) and visiting the Fair Trade Pavilion, it is with pride that I call myself a Vancouverite. These amazing products and the beautiful stories behind them really need to be valued and supported by the world as a whole, and Vancouver is now the First major city in Canada to recognize this.

Natural, organic, environmentally friendly, and recycled are all words that attribute value to products in a market of conscious consumers. However, most Fair Trade products not only are characterized by these same qualities, but they also support communities, good manufacturing practices and sustainability.

On the morning of May 6th, Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to endorse the Fair Trade campaign. This huge success is the result of a very hard working group individuals and a community of supporting citizens who value the meaning of Fair Trade.

To support Fair Trade, look for these logos when you shop :

To see some of the articles written about this great event, please click on the following links:

TransFair Canada’s Press Release for this historic day!

See the video of Vancouver City Council discussing the motion

Vancouver Sun (Front Page) - "Vancouver scores a first with fair trade status"

Georgia Straight - "City of Vancouver seeks Fair Trade Town certification"

Metro - "Vancouver first for Fair Trade"

CKNW - "Sounds fair"

Vancouver Observer - "Vancouver becomes first major Fair Trade City in Canada "

CHFA EXPO WEST 2010

2010-04-15T14:35:00.000-07:00

The countdown begins…only one month away, the CHFA Expo West show will be taking place May 15-16, 2010 at the NEW Convention Centre West Building in Vancouver, BC. With 65,000 sq. feet of exhibitor space, this trade show is ranked #38 on TradeShowWeek's 50 Largest Canadian Trade Shows.

Expo West is Western Canada’s largest conference and trade show serving the natural products and organics industries. This is the place for you to meet face-to-face with the industry’s top manufacturers, distributors and brokers. It is a place where you will find thousands of products, including new products never before seen in Canada, and of course to benefit from show specials.

Who exhibits?
Manufacturers, Distributors, Brokers and Service Providers for the Natural Products & Organics Industry.

Who attends?
Owners, Managers and Employees of the following retail outlets:

Retail Health Stores
Grocery Stores
Pharmacies
Specialty Stores
On-line Retailers
Nutrition & Health Care Practitioners

We will be there with a beautiful showcase of our products and our friendly staff to answer your questions. Visit us at booth 1353. AC Distributors offers unique, natural, organic and specialty products; our Catalogue is looking better than ever, with NEW and EXCLUSIVE products.

*** This year we will be offering surprise discounts for those who come see us, so don’t miss out!***

CHFA Expo West 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT http://www.chfa.ca/EVENTS/ExpoWest/ToExhibit.aspx

FEEL THE GOOD!

2010-03-26T13:57:00.000-07:00

EMERGEN-C Unlocks the power of Vitamin C

A fast, fun and effective way to improve your health and increase your energy; 1,000 mg of Vitamin C to boost immunity and B Vitamins for energy in a fun, fizzing, flavored drink mix. Emergen-C is an innovative Vitamin C technology loaded with 32 mineral complexes as well as B Vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, bioflavonoids and zinc.

Try the Emergen-C Pink Lemonade and Berry Blue flavors to support great causes:

1. “Keep a Breast Foundation” – 50% of profits for the pink lemonade flavor are being donated to empower the fight against breast cancer through the “Keep a Breast Foundation.”

2. “Surfrider Foundation” – 50% of profits for the Berry Blue flavor are being donated to support the Surfrider foundation; an organization dedicated to cleaning up the world’s oceans, waterways, and drinking water for 20 years.

Not only will you FEEL THE GOOD, you will SHARE THE GOOD!

FLOSSING & GOOD DENTAL HEALTH CAN HELP YOU LIVE LONGER

2010-03-04T14:29:00.000-08:00

What happens in our mouth can affect our health, our lives and even our children - Scientific evidence now exists which strongly suggests associations between poor periodontal (gum) health and these systemic illnesses:

• Heart Disease. Oral bacteria may compromise cardiovascular (heart) health by promoting the formation of blood clots and fatty deposits. Periodontitis (infection in the gums) has been implicated as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

• Diabetes. Periodontal diseases may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar. In addition, diabetics with periodontitis are more likely to have heart attacks than those with healthy gums.

• Respiratory Disease. Oral infections, including periodontitis, are associated with increased risk of respiratory infection and endocarditis, especially in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

• Birth weight. Women with periodontitis are eight times more likely to give birth to premature low-birthweight babies and have pre-term delivery.

Take action! Get in the habit of caring for your teeth and gums by following these simple tips:

1. Brush your teeth at least two times a day. Brushing your teeth properly removes plaque from the surface before it hardens into calculus.

2. Change your toothbrush every 3 to 6 months, depending upon which type of brush you use.

3. Floss your teeth daily. Flossing is the only way to remove plaque from in between your teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach.

4. Use a mouth rinse. An antimicrobial mouth rinse can provide extra help in controlling plaque.

5. Eat healthy meals and snacks. Good nutrition is an important aspect in maintaining good dental health.

6. Visit your dentist for regular check ups. Routine dental cleanings and examinations are the best way to make sure that your teeth and gums stay healthy.

Here are some products that will help you maintain good oral health:

Dr. Tung’s integrates modern and traditional knowledge to produce highly effective, leading-edge oral care products for fresher breath, cleaner teeth and healthier gums

For safe, effective dental care, Peelu USA products feature nonabrasive, natural fibers of the peelu plant (also known as the miswak, siwak, or arak tree), which gently cleanse your teeth and gums without damaging tooth enamel.

Tom’s of Maine offers natural oral care for the entire family. All products are made without artificial ingredients, preservatives, dyes or sweeteners.

The Spry dental Defense System is a family of products manufactured using NON-GMO Xylitol, a natural sweetener. Clinical studies have shown reductions in tooth decay by up to 80% in people who consistently use products sweetened with 100% Xylitol

WORRIED ABOUT HAIR LOSS? TRY HERBAL GLO!

2010-02-18T08:36:00.000-08:00

There are approximately 35 million men and 21 million women in America that are affected by hair loss in various degrees. If you consider permanent hair loss, 40 percent of men in the age of 35 have visible patterns of hair loss and 60 percent of women get it at around 60.

Take action - get visible results the natural way, try SEE MORE HAIR

A new discovery by a Pharmacist using a South African tribal mixture

The story behind the development of Herbal Glo is as unique as the treatment itself. It began in Southern Africa when Lou Segal, a pharmacist & chemist, accidently came across one African tribe that had exceptionally thick and healthy looking hair, which was unlike the thinning hair of the other tribes. The secret of their healthy hair was found in the all-natural blend of plants, roots and leaves, which they applied to their heads as part of their daily rituals. Unknowingly, they were giving themselves the finest hair remedy. He refined this exotic extract & developed hair products that brought remarkable results for his pharmacy customers.

Son Enhances Father’s Formula

Pharmacist D.R. Segal, author of "Don't Accept Hair Loss", further researched his father’s original discovery and scientifically enhanced it with the latest in hair care technology. Herbal Glo is the most complete and comprehensive blend of naturally-derived hair growth nutrients including African Rooibos, Pygeum African Bark Extract, African Cayenne Extract, Fenugreek Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Saw Palmetto, Nettle, Silica, Inositol and Niacin.

Experience great results with this advanced treatment that will make your hair thicker, fuller & stronger-looking! It is made with Certified Organic Extracts, and does not contain SLS, formaldehyde, parabens, salt or artificial coloring.

The Scalp Stimulating Formula, Deep Cleansing Shampoo & Nutritent Conditioner are available in a 250ml size OR you can try the NEW Three- Step Starter Pack (all three products in a 120 ml size).

Ask about Herbal Glo at your nearest Health Store, or you can contact us to find a location near you!

We would love to hear from you!

*Please leave your comments and testimonials about your experience with Herbal Glo*

A FAIR TRADE COMPANY

2010-02-11T14:37:00.000-08:00

We are very proud to be the Exclusive Distributors for Arte Filum’s Organic Loofahs and 2N1 Eco-Totes. After you are done reading what Arte Filum is all about and see their products, you too will fall in love!

Arte Filum is about passion – It is about their passion to connect the arts and culture of South America with the rest of the world. And it is about a new way of doing business and a new ideal, “Supporting an improved livelihood and sustainable future for artisans, their families and their communities.” As a fair trade company, they believe in dreams and the human spirit.

All artisans involved take pride in knowing their craftsmanship is respected around the world. Arte Filum brings carefully crafted products of only the highest quality to you through a system of fair trade – fresh ideas based on respect for each other, ethics and sustainability. At Arte Filum they truly believe it is possible to build a company on equality and fair partnership.

And now.... we invite you to be part of it!

Organic Loofah

These beautiful handmade products are the result of fifteen pioneering women in a small community in Paraguay, South America, who perfected the cultivation of a soft high quality loofah fruit in their own backyards – free from chemical bleaching and pesticides. These mujeres campesinas (women in the Countryside) started a cooperative that today includes over 300 participating families in the growth and production of organic handmade loofah products.

Soft, natural and fun way to clean • Naturally exfoliates skin • Ideal for travel, spa or home

2N1 Eco Totes

These beautiful handmade products are the result of twenty seven women in the village of Nemby, Paraguay, who decided to change their lives. With the help of a local non-profit organization these women formed a cooperative of seamstresses called Villa Leticia and started their own business. For many of these women this was their first chance of finding a source of income outside of the home, helping them to provide food, health care and education for their families. Now with the proper equipment and support, they are producing clothing and accessories, and have started a training program to empower young women in their community to follow their footsteps.

Eco - Friendly • 100% natural cotton • Portable in a small reusable pouch

Are you in love yet? Contact us for more information on where to buy these products.

ROOIBOS GETS THE THUMBS UP

2010-02-04T10:56:00.000-08:00

Here is a very interesting article that was sent to us about Rooibos Tea; read on to find out all the details!

South African Rooibos Council Press Release - For Immediate Release

30 November 2009

Rooibos gets the thumbs up from nutritional expert Patrick Holford
Nutritional expert and acclaimed international author Patrick Holford has given home-grown Rooibos tea a resounding thumbs-up in his latest book. The 10 Secrets of 100% Healthy People: The Groundbreaking Guide to Transforming your Health is the culmination of three decades of research and the subsequent understanding of the nutritional and lifestyle habits of physically and psychologically healthy people.

Holford, who is currently on tour in South Africa for the global launch of his latest book, espouses the health benefits of Redbush (Rooibos) in two of his 16 golden diet rules, namely to stay away from caffeine and to hydrate your body.

Stay away from Caffeine
“Caffeine actually contributes to you feeling tired. A recent study has found that non-caffeine consumers were more alert upon waking than those who needed their daily morning fix. What the study concluded was that coffee is very good at curing the withdrawal effects of caffeine. The more caffeine you have, the more tired you get. If you cut caffeine, you’ll find you have more energy. A great replacement for your morning cuppa is Rooibos tea. It is ridiculously high in anti-oxidants and completely caffeine free,” says Holford.

Drink more water or herbal teas
“If you do nothing else,” Holford advises “one of the best things you can do to improve your health is simply drink more water or herbal teas. If you only drink when you are thirsty then you are already dehydrated and your body is suffering as a consequence. Chronic fatigue, headache, dry skin and dry joints so you become more stiff and achy are just some of the symptoms, the biggest problem being constipation, for which not drinking enough water is the single most common cause."

Holford recommends drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water or herbal teas a day, with Rooibos listed as one of his highest recommendations. Rooibos is as effective as water for hydrating the body, but has all the additional proven cancer-fighting, heart disease reduction and anti-aging properties that water doesn’t.

Holford on Rooibs
Holford is quoted as saying: “Since redbush tea is naturally caffeine-free, it’s untreated so every last one of its healthful polyphenols is preserved. The other thing that sets redbush apart from other teas is its low tannin content. Tannins are the polyphenols in black and green tea responsible for their astringent taste. Since redbush tea is lower in tannins, it’s much smoother and milder tasting-no matter how long you steep it.

Furthermore, its potent antioxidant content protects your body from free radicals. The antioxidants in redbush tea are called polyphenols. And it’s the catechins in the polyphenols that support your overall health and boost your immune system. Plus, these antioxidants are also thought to lower blood fat levels, which in turn help to support normal cholesterol levels.”

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About South African Rooibos Council & Rooibos

The Rooibos Council was established in April 2005 as a non-profit organisation to promote the interests of the South African Rooibos industry locally and internationally – including all products manufactured from Rooibos. South Africans have been enjoying Rooibos for generations, but not just for the refreshing taste… one of the major selling points in South Africa and abroad is its natural goodness and health benefits. Find out more about its history and health properties at www.sarooibos.org.za

Issued by:
Eclipse Public Relations
Tel & Fax: (021) 552 4282

On behalf of:
The South African Rooibos Council
http://www.sarooibos.co.za/
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We carry Tega Rooibos Tea, which is a very high quality brand. For more information contact us office@acdistributors.ca

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL HEALTH FOOD MONTH

2009-11-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

As a proud member of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) we want to get the message out there: Celebrate your Health Naturally!

It is that time of the year when we need to come together to support and promote natural and organic products. Over the past few years our diets have become a combination of fast foods, frozen dinners and processed foods which in turn have resulted in obesity, increased heart disease and in general unhealthy individuals around the globe… We are the ones who make the choices, so whether it is for yourself, your loved ones or for a total stranger you need to help us spread the word about changing our bad habits. It is simple and it will change your life!

National Health Food Month started officially in the year 2000 and now runs annually in November all across Canada. It is an organized campaign to promote the use of natural and organic products as an integral part of health and well being.

The CHFA has three objectives for this event:

1. The campaign seeks to increase the awareness of natural and organic products amongst Canadians and to draw attention to the demonstrated benefits of these products.

2. National Health Food Month looks to improve upon the perception that natural health products are safe, effective and have health claims on their labels supported by evidence.

3. National Health Food Month aims to increase the awareness that the natural health product industry has been a regulated one since 2004 and that the organic industry has been one since June 2009.

Last year as the year before, CHFA kicked off the month with a mini-lobby day on Parliament Hill with an organic breakfast in the morning and a press conference in the afternoon. Supplier members from across the country flew in to participate in one-to-one meetings with parliamentarians throughout the day. In addition, throughout the month CHFA invited Members of Parliament (MPs) to choose a charity of their liking to donate Canadian organic apples.

Take part in promoting health foods and make a difference!

Visit http://www.chfa.ca/ for more information

PUMPKIN DELIGHTS

2009-10-16T10:43:00.000-07:00

Pumpkins are not just fun to carve at Halloween time; they have great nutritional value and special properties to support your health!

Just to name a few of the benefits, Pumpkin seeds are good for:
• Vascular health

• Prostate health

• Lowering the risk of bladder stones

• Reducing arthritic inflammation

• Anti-parasitic activity that helps cleanse the digestive system.

The season is here...so don’t just carve pumpkins, eat them, drink them, indulge!

Some easy ideas include: roasting the seeds, making pumpkin butter, delicious soups, pies, muffins, cookies, smoothies, and well, the list goes on. You can also find readily available pumpkin oils, butters, purees and powders to create your own recipes.

Here are is a mouth-watering Smoothie recipe for you to try at home

PUMPKIN & FRUIT SMOOTHIE

• 1 1/2 scoops of Omega's Nutrition Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder

• 1/2 cup of yogurt

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 banana

• 1/2 apple

• You can also add other fruits of preference

Mix in blender

To thin, just add more water.

Omega Nutrition's Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder is a BRAND NEW product - and we have it!

We also have Omega Nutrition's Pumkin Seed Oil and Pumpkin Seed Butter (not only are they delightful, they are enhanced with unrefined Essential Fatty Acids which are great for your health)

CANADIAN MADE - By Women For Women

2009-10-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

This week we would like to introduce three Body Care lines that were created by Canadian women who have a passion for Health and Wellbeing: Bug & Pickle, Ella’s Botanicals and Outside/In Cosmetics.

As more research is readily available, it has become very clear that the ingredients in body care products have a great impact on our bodies and our health. Their concern regarding this matter is exactly what all of the women who founded these companies have in common; developing products that contained natural and healthy ingredients was their ultimate goal, and exactly what they all achieved.

Bug & Pickle - The idea behind Bug & Pickle is that lotions and potions for new mums and their little ones can combine practical uses and wholesome ingredients with a sense of fun that makes using the products, or giving them as a gift, a real delight. They have the perfect combination of products to care for mums during pregnancy and little ones during their prime stages of development (Belly Rub, Nipple Cream, Baby Butter, teething Oil, Scalp Oil and Tummy Trouble)

Ella’s Botanicals- Consists of handmade products created in small batches to ensure quality and care is put into every batch. The Bar Soaps, Liquid Soaps, Lotions and Slaves are all meant to nourish the body and awaken the senses! Made with only the best natural ingredients, it contributes to safe-keeping the planet and of course…your skin.

Outside/In Cosmetics – A Canadian makeup company which strives to keep customers educated on the risks involved with using cosmetics while providing a healthy alternative. Outside/In Cosmetics offers a complete Mineral Make-up line (Foundations, Blushes, Bronzers, Eyeshadows, Liners, and Organic Lips Gloss) that embraces all ethnicities by offering a wide range of skin tones mirroring the diversity found across Canada.

If you are looking to care for your skin in a healthy and natural way, please contact us for more information regarding these product lines.

Your body will thank you...and so will the Canadian economy!

Cold & Flu Season

2009-09-17T09:24:00.001-07:00

It all starts with an "Ahh-Choooo!", then comes the runny nose, the coughing, the fever, the weakened body... you know you've got it and it feels like there is not much you can do except rest and double your Vitamin C intake.

Well...we have GREAT news for you! Therapeutx's new formula of Ah-Choo® with Fovinal® is an Extra Strength Immune Health Companion that will help you prevent and fight viruses and bacteria that cause Cold & Flu.

New Generation of Cold Fx

Dr. Henry Cheng

Q.: I heard that Cold Fx works well for flu. Is there an even better product?

A.: Cold Fx® had been made so popular by Don Cherry that it is now almost a household name. What it contains is basically an American Ginseng extract which has been shown to be beneficial for immunity. There is now a preparation called Ah-Choo® that not only contains North American Ginseng but several other ingredients. Beta Glucan is a natural substance found in brewers’ yeast, bakers yeast, oats and barley bran, and medicinal mushrooms. It has been recognized as one of the most powerful supplements for immunity. Zinc, copper and selenium are trace minerals that are essential for an intact immune system. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine is effective in reducing the viscosity of the mucus that is always a nuisance in a cold or flu. With these additional ingredients, there is no doubt Ah-Choo® will be more effective than Cold Fx®.

Now you can beat the Cold & Flu season with Ah-Choo®!

For more information on where to buy Ah-Choo® you can call our office (604) 278-7442

Intro to AC Distributors

2009-02-05T11:31:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our first Blog entry!

For those of you who are being introduced to our company for the first time, AC Distributors is a well established distributing company that has been doing business for over 28 years; we offer optimal health and wellness solutions to achieve positive, healthy and balanced lives.

Since Loma Gibson bought out the company over a year and a half ago, AC Distributors has undergone many positive changes.
The introduction of our three exclusive lines; Bug & Pickle, Arte Filum and Outside/In Cosmetics has been a great success. All three companies are Canadian owned and operated by strong entrepreneurial women with a passion for innovative products that support a healthy lifestyle.*Be on the lookout for updates on these product lines in future blogs*

Another great step we have taken is the reduction of our footprint on the environment. Keeping in mind the three R’s of the 21st Century (Reducing, Re-using, & Recycling), here are some of the things we are doing to help:

• We have a system to recycle paper, cardboard & plastic

• We use recycled and biodegradable packing materials

• We have a thermostat to automatically control temperatures and reduce energy consumption

• All lights and machinery are turned off at the end of the day

• Our catalogue and forms are available online to save paper

• We clean our offices and warehouse with Oil Lift, an eco- friendly cleaner

• We have a water filtration system to reduce the use of bottled water

• Our product catalogue is now printed on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper

• We have worked with our exclusive lines to ensure product displays are made with 100% recyclable material and 65% post consumer waste

What’s more, when you purchase products from AC Distributors you should know that many have great affiliations that support both the environment and different foundations around the world. We can all make a difference by contributing and supporting these causes. Here is a list of a few:

• Paraguay Project
•Ethical Tea Partnership
• Eco-Certified
• Certified Organic
• Keep a Breast Foundation
• Cruelty Free and Vegan
• Fair Trade Practices
• Recyclable & Compostable Materials
• Manufacturing with Reusable Energy

This should give you a small glimpse of what AC Distributors is up to.

I look forward to continually posting news and interesting information about our Company and products.

That’s all for now…..more to come!

Juliana Mejia
Sales & Marketing Coordinator