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| February 2008
Power Health Supports "Snake Lane"
Once again Power Health supported the local running club Pocklington Runners with the annual Snake Lane 10 mile road race. The race which took place this year on Sunday 24th February, is becoming one of the most talked about 10 mile races in the North of England, bringing together some of the finest runners in this part of the country.
Power Health supported the event by providing each runner with a post-race sachet of Glucosamine Gel and donated a number of "spot" prizes as an extra reward to those who successfully completed the course in the typical gruelling weather conditions.
For more information about Pocklington Runners and details of how to enter next years Snake Lane go to: www.pockrunners.com
photo reproduced by kind permission of the Pocklington Post
February 2008
Rosehip from Power Health
New Rosehip capsules from Power Health contain whole powdered Rosehip.
Each capsule contains 750mg of rosehip (Rosa canina) powder, rich in Vitamin C and bioflavonoids with high antioxidant properties.
Power Health Rosehip capsules are available in pots of 90, at only £7.99 RRP.
October 2007
Jumping Jelly Beans!
NEW - candy with natural ingredients from Power Health
Everybody knows about jelly beans - those multicoloured, chewy little tasty sweets that come in a variety of flavours. But how many people know that they are now available GMO and gelatine free, made with natural colours and with no artificial flavours.
Power Health is now an official supplier of The Jelly Bean Factory gourmet jelly beans, handmade from the finest ingredients. Every bean takes over two weeks to make, to achieve the same 100% intense flavour in both the centre and outer shell.
Each handy 45g pack contains a mouth-watering selection of flavours such as Blueberry Pie, Butterscotch, Caribbean Coconut & Pink Grapefruit.
September 2007Green Coffee Capsules
Yorkshire based food supplements company Power Health has just launched Green Coffee Capsules in response to customer demand. Just lately everyone seems to be talking about Green Coffee and how the naturally occurring Chlorogenic acid (CGA) that it contains can aid weight loss.
Studies apparently show that this ingredient limits glucose uptake in the small intestine and helps to regulate the metabolism, thereby assisting weight loss in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet.
Each capsule contains 133mg of Green Coffee Extract
PGCB90 90s RRP £9.99
August 2007
SpongeBob SquarePants sure to create waves in children's food supplements
Yorkshire based food supplements company Power Health has signed a deal with global media entertainment company Viacom, to produce a new children's multivitamin fronted by the popular cartoon character - SpongeBob SquarePants.
The zany SpongeBob is a square, yellow sea sponge who lives under the Pacific Ocean in a pineapple. People of all ages are enthralled by his madcap adventures, which are screened on Nickolodean TV channels and even his own feature film.
Power Health has produced chewable orange and vanilla flavour tablets, suitable for children aged 3-12 which are free from artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners. They contain:
· Vitamins A, B, C, D & E to help support healthy bones, teeth, eyes and skin & resistance to infection
· Omega 3 essential fatty acids to help maintain concentration levels & support normal brain and eye development and function, and
· Prebiotic, which may encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut.
The tablets are supplied as blistered strips in attractive SpongeBob SquarePants themed cartons, with a retail price of £4.99 for 30s.
June 2007
New Recipe Hair Care:
No Sodium Laureth Sulphate, No Parabens, Low Carbon Footprint.
The Nature Knows Best Hair Care range now contains no sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), no ammonium laureth sulphate, & no parabens.
Each shampoo and conditioner is made on site at the family run business in Yorkshire.
The range consists of twelve shampoos and conditioners for different hair types, all inspired by nature and containing natural plant ingredients. Scarborough Fair Shampoo for instance, contains essential oils of (you guessed it) Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme - for a truly follicle stimulating experience, and smells great too.
Other members of the range include: Honey & Chamomile, Seaweed, Rosemary, Ginseng, Honey & Cider Vinegar, Cucumber and Nettle & Wheatgerm.
RRP 250ml £3.99
May 2007Fighting cholesterol with Phytosterols
New Phytosterols capsules from Power Health contain the same active ingredient found in the new margarines, spreads and yoghurt drinks aimed at lowering cholesterol levels.
Phytosterols (plant sterols) occur naturally in small amounts in certain plant materials such as nuts, grains, seeds and leaves and vegetable oils. They appear to work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine so that a certain amount will simply pass out of the body. A normal persons daily intake of phytosterols from food is not sufficient to have any significant effect on cholesterol absorption.
Taking phytosterols in the form of capsules is simple and convenient and requires no change to the regular food-shopping list.
Phytosterols capsules can be taken as well as cholesterol lowering spreads etc.* and studies have also shown that phytosterols appear to enhance the effects of the cholesterol lowering drugs statins.
Power Health Phytosterols capsules are suitable for vegetarians and vegans & contain on average 400mg of phytosterols per capsule. Available in pots of 60 (1 months supply at 2 capsules a day).
March 07
Pucker Up on California Heath!
Power Health Managing Director Vicky McIver and Marketing Manager Jenny Baillie, joined up with Caroline Thorogood, Nature Reserves Officer & Carolyn Vickery, Senior Development Officer from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to officially open a new kissing gate.
Power Health has funded the gate at the new California Heath Nature Reserve, at Barmby Moor, alongside the A1079 between York and Hull. The site is currently being restored by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, the county's leading conservation organisation, with the specific aims to:
· Conserve and restore an area of rare lowland heath in the Vale of York
· Promote local interest in, and use of, the reserve.
A circular trail with information panels is being constructed at the site for the use of visitors. The reserve will be officially opened on Saturday 19 May with walks and children's activities happening between 12 and 3pm.
Power Health is a corporate member and supporter of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The Trust has worked for more than 60 years to protect and promote the interests of Yorkshire's very special and unique natural environment. Their work ranges from protecting valuable sites and species to promoting wildlife through fun events and volunteering opportunities.
November 06
Goody Goody…
Goji Berry Capsules
Everyone is talking about them.....
Goji berries are the latest so-called "super-food", popular in the US & with celebrities like Madonna & Liz Hurley.
Also known as wolfberry or lycium fruit, the goji berry is grown in the Himalayan regions of Tibet and China and used as a cooking ingredient and in traditional Chinese medicine.
Pronounced "go-gee", they're packed full of vitamin C, B vitamins, iron and antioxidants.
Power Health Goji Berry vegetarian capsules don't have the taste problem some people have with the juices and dried berries, they're not full of added sugar, they have a long shelf life and you can take them anywhere.
 Goji Berry 30s RRP £5.99
July 06
Arnica Gel - Handy To Have On Hand
New Arnica Gel from Power Health is a non-sticky, quickly absorbed aqueous gel. It contains extract from the alpine herb, Arnica montana, which has a traditional use as an external application for sprains, bruises, wounds and muscle aches.
The gel is parabens free and the easily squeezable tube is convenient for anyone with stiff fingers.
The handy, transparent tube clearly displays the clear gel within and contains 100ml of Arnica Gel for only £5.99 (RRP).
Arnica Gel 100ml RRP £5.99
June 06
Pomegranate Power
Power Health has launched Pomegranate Extract in a vegetarian capsule.
Pomegranates contain high level of dietary polyphenols, in particular Ellagic Acid, which have been implicated with powerful antioxidant and antiatherosclerotic biological properties. Atherosclerosis is the term used when "bad" cholesterol is oxidised and leads to the build up of excess plaque in the arteries - a leading factor in heart attacks and strokes.
Each 500mg capsule contains 200mg Ellagic Acid (40%) which is approximately 8 x more Ellagic Acid than a 180ml glass of pomegranate juice.
Pomegranate Capsules 30s RRP £6.99
May 06
Wexham Ambulance Crew using our Vitamin E and Calendula Lotion
The crew at Wexham Ambulance Station have been trying out a range of Power Health skincare products to combat the dry, chapped hands and lips which result from performing their job in a variety of weathers. Crew member Clare Batchelor who organised the trial said that all the products have been "going down a treat", and she personally has "noticed an improvement after just a short time".
The crew tried out several products including Vitamin E Lotion with Calendula, Aloe Vera Skin Gel, Starflower Lip Balm, Comfrey and Vitamin E Balm and Baby Naturals Cream.
March 2006
Royalty Calls on Power Health
His Royal Highness the Duke of York was a surprise visitor to the Power Health stand at Arab Health 2006 at the end of January. Prince Andrew was visiting the exhibition held in Dubai in his capacity as UK Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Power Health MD Vicky McIver and Export Manager Helen Whilesmith, were pleasantly surprised to receive the VIP onto the stand and Prince Andrew appeared genuinely interested as he discussed the companies product range with them for several minutes.
Over 2000 companies from over 50 countries exhibited at Arab Health this year, with the aim of forging business relationships with the Middle East. Several organisations expressed interest in developing trade with Power Health, so it appears that the company will expand on its number of already successful export partnerships in this region of the globe.
February 2006
Remote Thai village gets fresh water with help from Power Health
At the end of 2005, a team of volunteers from the Karen Hilltribes Trust, built a fresh water system for the inhabitants of the remote village of Ban Hua Laem in north west Thailand. The money required to fund this system was provided by Power Health, and as a result, 240 people now have the benefit of clean water and the prospect of no more typhoid. Trust director, Penelope Worsley says "Once the village has clean water, we find the improved health gives them the encouragement to make other things possible, such as the ability to get to school and the chance to raise income from higher productivity".
The Trust has been working to improve conditions for the Karen Hilltribes of Thailand for 5 years, concentrating on areas such as installing water supplies, increasing access to education and supplying emergency equipment in response to natural disasters, for example the devastating storms September brought to the Mae Hong Son province.
Power Health MD Vicky McIver says "I am proud that we have been able to contribute to a project that will make such a huge difference to these people".
For more information on the Karen Hilltribes Trust and details on how to get involved, visit: www.karenhilltribes.org.uk
January 2006
Testofen: A new male supplement
Studies on fenuside, a newly identified component of the herb fenugreek, have demonstrated it has the ability to boost male hormone levels. It raises the level of testosterone and also acts like testosterone, by binding to the testosterone receptor sites and creating testosterone like activity.
Comparative studies with sildenafil citrate show it has an equivalent libido
enhancing effect. Fenuside also appears to have an effect on increasing
lean muscle mass, which gives it potential applications as a sports
supplement.
Power Health has now launched Testofen, a new adult male supplement containing 300mg fenugreek extract with a 50% fenuside content.
Testofen 300mg 30 capsules £14.99
December 2005
Kick-start to international success
Power Health is pleased to support a local sporting talent in the shape of Oliver Willison from Pocklington Karate Centre.
Oliver recently travelled over to Niagara Falls in Canada, with the National WKA England squad to compete in the World Karate Association Worlds Championships from the 5th to the 11th November 2005.
This was Oliver's first international competition and despite a recent hamstring injury, he performed superbly, by coming 7th place. Oliver uses several products from the Power Health range and says "I would recommend the EMU oil and the capsules as well, they appeared to assist the muscles with their healing".
Soon Oliver will be in training again for the next selections at the national championships for next year's worlds in Spain, and will be looking to attend larger competitions, and hopefully some of the international competitions.
If you would like to know more about karate or Pocklington Karate Centre then please contact them. The Karate Centre will be taking on new beginners in the New Year: telephone 01759 302886 or 01759 303998 or 07786 332090
October 2005
Press Release
Phase out carbs with Phase 2®
Power Health is pleased to announce the introduction of Phase 2®. Phase 2® is the new, smart way to reduce calorie intake, for fans of starchy foods like potatoes, rice, pasta and bread.
Phase 2® provides phaseolamin, a natural substance derived from the white kidney bean, which acts to neutralise the enzymes responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates, thereby reducing the availability of calories from starch-based foods.
Phase 2® works in the intestine by temporarily inhibiting the digestive enzyme alpha amylase, before it can convert starch into glucose and then fat. As a result, fewer starch calories are absorbed from each meal.
This carbohydrate neutralising effect may be of particular benefit to those struggling with both obesity and diabetes.
This carbohydrate neutralising effect may be of particular benefit to those struggling with both obesity and diabetes.
Phase 2 500mg 90 capsules £14.99
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August 2005
Press Release
School Trial Highlights Benefits of Omega 3
A recent trial at Power Health's local school, Pocklington Community Junior, demonstrated just how effective Omega 3 supplementation can be at improving childrens learning potential.
86 children varying in age from 7 to 11 years old, were supplied with Power Health Strawberry Flavoured Omega 3 Liquid. Parents assessed their children on five different criteria: reading, writing, concentration, behaviour and co-ordination, at monthly intervals over a 3 month period.
A significant number of the parents who returned assessment forms to Power Health reported a positive change in their children for most or all of the above criteria. The most noticeable change was in concentration, with 50% showing an improvement in concentration skills after just one month. High levels of improvement were also noted in the other areas too: reading 44%, writing 44%, behaviour 38% & co-ordination 27%.
Although the trial was conducted as an informal educational exercise with the parents of the local school and not subject to rigorous scientific controls, the results are still impressive and re-enforce the rising bank of data on the health benefits of Omega 3 supplementation.
Power Health would like to thank the parents and pupils of Pocklington Community Junior School on their help and participation with this study.
Power Health Omega 3 Liquid: 150ml £4.99 Retail
May 2005
Press Release
New Pregnancy Multivitamin & Mineral with Digestion "Friendly" Iron
Power Health is pleased to announce the launch of a new Multivitamin and Mineral supplement especially designed for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Women’s bodies require different amounts of various vitamins and minerals at this time compared to normal and many doctors and midwives now recommend the taking of suitable supplements. For example, the daily requirement for iron doubles from 15mg to 30mg towards the end of pregnancy, and folic acid is recommended at levels of 400mcg prior to conception and for the first 12 weeks thereafter.
To provide for these changing nutritional needs through diet alone can be challenging, especially taking morning sickness and suddenly faddy taste buds into account. Taking a standard multivitamin and mineral moreover is not an ideal solution, these routinely contain Vitamin A, which experts advise pregnant women to avoid in supplementary levels, and the quantities of other vitamins and minerals are unlikely to have been optimised to those levels required in pregnancy.
Pregnancy is also well known for adversely affecting the digestive system, heartburn, nausea and constipation being prime examples. Unfortunately, commonly used iron preparations used in supplements can aggravate or even cause similar symptoms. In an effort to keep such unwanted effects to a minimum, Power Health has used a new form of iron, iron protein succinylate. This preparation is designed not to be absorbed until it reaches the intestine and studies* have shown that the resultant levels of digestive upset compared to other forms of iron, are significantly reduced as a result. To the company’s knowledge, no other pregnancy supplement on the market uses this form of iron or one with similar properties.
Multivitamin and Mineral for Pregnancy 30s £4.99
Press Release
Propolis Power for Sore Throats
Power Health is well known for its Bumbles' Royal Jelly products, and the Bumbles range also includes a number of other Bee Supplements, in particular Propolis Throat Mixture.
Propolis is a natural substance produced by bees from plant and tree resin, which they use to protect their hives from disease. Studies have demonstrated that propolis has natural antibiotic, antifungal and antiviral properties which man has known about & exploited for medicinal purposes since the days of Hippocrates. Power Health has harnessed the power of Propolis in its Throat Mixture and combined it with a selection of soothing herbal extracts including coltsfoot and liquorice, to produce an essential medicine cabinet standby now that the cold and flu season is upon us.
The Propolis products have just been re-launched in smart new packaging, reflective of the rest of the Bumbles range, which also includes Propolis Ointment.
Propolis Throat Mixture 150ml RRP £4.25 Retail
Propolis Throat Mixture 300ml RRP £7.30 Retail
Propolis Ointment 30g RRP £3.99
April 2004
New Children's Omega 3 Liquid Gets The Thumbs Up for Taste
When Power Health was formulating its new Omega 3 Liquid, a range of different flavour samples were made up and tested by staff members' children. Sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and school friends all got involved and pronounced the winning flavour as strawberry.
The Omega 3 content of the liquid is provided by fish oil - not renowned for its great taste or appeal to kids, so the flavour had to be approved by children themselves. At the same time as improving the palatability, it was important to listen to parents and retailers concerns regarding additives, so the resultant liquid contains a low odour fish oil, natural flavouring and a touch of Vitamin E - that's all. No sugar, artificial sweeteners or additives.
An added benefit of keeping out the additives, is the high Omega 3 content. One 5ml serving provides 825mg EPA and 550mg DHA - levels which Power Health believe are amongst the highest on the market.
Power Health Omega 3 Liquid: 150ml £4.99 Retail
Take A Stroll Down Memory Lane
Memory LaneTM capsules from Power Health provide 100mg of the important brain nutrient phosphatidylserine (PS). In humans, PS forms a major constituent of brain and nerve cells and is essential for neuronal signalling. As we get older, changes in the composition of these cells in the part of the brain called the hippocampus, lead to a reduction in the amount of information we can store and consequent memory loss.
Clinical studies over a period of 20 years have shown that regular supplementation with phosphatidylserine restores and maintains adequate nerve cell function in a variety of ways which leads to improvements in long term memory and long term recognition. Benefits can be seen in terms of enhanced memory, concentration and learning, making Memory LaneTM of use to a wide range of consumers including the maturing population, students and even sportsmen & women requiring increased concentration skills.
Phosphatidylserine is a natural component of our diet (in varying levels) and the PS in Memory LaneTM is derived from soy (non GMO), so is guaranteed BSE free. The safety of PS supplementation is well documented and there have been no reports of adverse interaction with other medications.
Memory LaneTM 30s RRP £24.99
Snake Lane 2004
Nearly 700 runners converged on Pocklington on Sunday 22 February for the annual Snake Lane race, which follows a tortuous 10 mile route in the hills surrounding the town.
As a local company producing a range of health and sports supplements we thought we should get involved with this popular Pocklington event. So eight very cold Power Health staff were on hand in the blizzard conditions to distribute samples of our glucosamine gel (hoping to ease those stiff post race joints) and also give out "spot" prizes of £30 Power Health gift vouchers. MD Vicky McIver presented the vouchers at the awards ceremony following the race in the Rugby Club.
The fastest male on the day was Stephen Heppels (Lofthouse Athletic Club) 54 min 5 secs and the first woman back - breaking the previous course record by a whopping great 10 seconds with a time of 56 min 39 secs was Tracy Morris (Valley Striders)
Well done to all those who braved the elements and took part.
If you fancy running Snake Lane next year contact the Race Secretary c/o 8 Wheatlands Close, Pocklington, York or visit www.ukresults.net for an entry form.
Hair Care Range Gets A Makeover
 In a true "What Not To Wear" style makeover, Power Health's natural hair care range - "Nature Knows Best", has been given a brand new look, bringing it's appearance bang up to date.
The Nature Knows Best range consists of twelve shampoos and conditioners all inspired by nature and created for different hair types. Scarborough Fair Shampoo for instance, contains essential oils of (you guessed it) Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme - for a truly follicle stimulating experience, and smells great too.
Other members of the range include: Honey & Chamomile, Seaweed, Rosemary, Ginseng, Honey & Cider Vinegar, Cucumber and Nettle & Wheatgerm.
Throughout the range, great care has been taken to use only natural, plant derived ingredients wherever possible.
Nature Knows Best - Haircare
December 2003
Past the Finish Line
Well it wasn’t exactly a “dash”, but Marketing Manager Jenny Baillie completed the Leeds Abbey Dash course on the fine but chilly Sunday morning, and raised over £160 by doing so. All in all the group of 20 runners who took part in the race, raising money for Children with Leukaemia and Candlelighters have managed to bring in around £1,000.
Thank you to everyone who supported them.
» Children with leukaemia - www.leukaemia.org
October 2003
Feed Your Cartilage
Certain sporting activities carry a high risk of cartilage damage, these include, Football, Dancing, Skiing, Martial Arts, Running and Rugby. Sports like these not only exert great pressure on specific joints e.g. the knee, but also lead to an increase in muscle mass, which results in stronger, heavier joint "levers" and additional joint strain.
Cartilage damage is not always obvious, and symptoms may appear gradually - beginning as episodes of joint pain, inflammation, and lack of mobility. If left untreated however, such symptoms may over time develop into arthritis.
Glucosamine and Collagen Capsules from Power Health are used to aid the repair of damaged cartilage and the prevention of cartilage deterioration. As a preventative measure, courses lasting 2-3 months are often recommended, or as advised by a medical practitioner.
Collagen is a protein found in a number of tissues throughout the body, but particularly within and around the joints in the form of cartilage.
A small amount of collagen is present in the modern diet, but it passes straight through the system and is not well absorbed by the body. The collagen contained in the capsules has been hydrolysed, which means it has been broken down into short peptides, which can be easily absorbed by the body and used to nourish and repair joint cartilage.
Glucosamine is also present, as it is an aminomonosaccharide found in high concentrations in cartilage where it is an important precursor to glucosaminoglycans, which forms the matrix to which collagen binds.
Glucosamine and Collagen Capsules should be taken as a food supplement
Glucosamine and Collagen capsules 30s retail £9.99
Each contains on average:
Glucosamine Sulphate 2Kcl 500mg and Collagen 250mg.
Press Release
Wise old Sage
An effective way of enhancing memory - Sage Oil capsules are part of a new range of herbal oils from Power Health.
A recent study conducted at Northumbria University* using the new capsules supllied by Power Health, concluded that capsules.containing essential oil from Salvia lavandulaefolia (Spanish Sage) significantly improved participants memory for hours.
Traditionally Sage has always had an excellent reputation for its power to aid the mind (notwithstanding its role as a stuffing ingredient) and now that reputation can be backed up by hard, scientific data.
Other oils in the new Power Health herbal range include Oregano, Parsley, and Rosemary.
Sage Oil 50mg capsules 60s retail £3.50
* Tildesley N.T.J, Kennedy D.O, Perry E.K, Ballard C.G, Savelev S, Wesnes K.A, Scholey A.B. Salvia lavandulaefolia (Spanish Sage) enhances memory in healthy young volunteers. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behaviour 75 (2003) 669-674.
Rutivite: Natures Aid to Blood Pressure and Circulatory Problems
Green Buckwheat is a plant grown primarily for its seeds, which are used for animal and human food. It contains high, naturally occurring levels of a substance called rutin, which is a flavonoid. Research* has shown that rutin in the commercially available form of Rutivite, helps blood vessels to become more flexible and stimulates blood flow, thereby helping to overcome the health problems associated with poor or damaged capillary circulation.
Taking rutin in the form of Rutivite tablets or Green Buckwheat Tea provides natural therapy for a variety of circulatory problems. These include varicose veins, purpura, hypertension, retinal haemorrhage and chilblains.
For further details on the history, uses and benefits of rutin derived from green buckwheat, the book "The Magic of Green Buckwheat" is available for FREE.
*Mills, S.Y, Centre for Complementary Health Studies, University of Exeter, July 1993
Free Book "The Magic of Green Buckwheat" register here
Rutivite & Green Buckwheat Tea
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