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12 States Sue EPA for Data on Toxins

Nov 28, 2007 (11:04a CST)
By MICHAEL GORMLEY  (Associated Press Writer)

ALBANY, N.Y. -  Twelve states sued the Bush administration on Wednesday to force greater disclosure of data on toxic chemicals that companies store, use and release into the environment.

The state officials oppose new federal Environmental Protection Agency rules that allow thousands of companies to limit the information they disclose to the public about toxic chemicals, according to New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the lead attorney general in the civil lawsuit.

The EPA this year rolled back a regulation on the Toxics Release Inventory law signed by President Ronald Reagan after the deadly Bhopal toxic chemical catastrophe in India in 1984, according to the states involved in the lawsuit. That law required companies to provide a lengthy, detailed report whenever they store or emit 500 pounds of specific toxins.

The new rule adopted this year requires that lengthy accounting only for companies storing or releasing 5,000 pounds of toxins or more. Companies storing or releasing 500 to 4,999 pounds of toxins would have to file an abbreviated form, said Katherine Kennedy, New York’s special deputy attorney general for environmental protection.

The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in New York City seeks to invalidate the EPA’s revised regulations.

“The EPA’s new regulations rob New Yorkers – and people across the country – of their right to know about toxic dangers in their own backyards,” said Cuomo. “Along with eleven other states throughout the nation, we will restore the public’s right to information about chemical hazards, despite the Bush administration’s best attempts to hide it.”

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said the EPA’s action cripples a 20-year program that required companies to report the amount of lead, mercury and other toxins they released.

“Polluters can release 10 times more toxins like lead and mercury without telling anyone,” he said.

An EPA spokesman had no immediate comment.

The other states suing the EPA are Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

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Benefits:
•Promotes natural, healthy elimination.
•Supports normal glandular function.
•Supports the liver and digestive system.
•May help maximize the nutritional benefit from the food you eat.
 

Dieter’s Cleanse® [Weight Management]. Proper cleansing of the digestive tract allows for better elimination of waste and improved absorption of nutrients from the food you eat. Dieter’s Cleanse is a safe, simple, convenient cleansing program. Product elements provide dietary fiber, support the production of digestive enzymes and bile, nourish the liver and glandular system, promote detoxification and support the body’s weight-management mechanisms.

Each box of Dieter’s Cleanse contains 14 AM packets, 14 NOON packets and 14 PM packets. The following NSP products are elements of Dieter’s Cleanse:
 
• Bowel Detox (2 capsules in AM and NOON packets) 
• Master Gland Formula (2 capsules in AM and NOON packets)
• Enviro-Detox (1 capsule in AM and NOON packets) 
• Liver Cleanse Formula (1 capsule in AM and NOON packets) 
• LBS II® (3 capsules in PM packet) 
• SF® (2 capsules in PM packet) 
• Chromium (1 tablet in PM packet)

Kick off your weight-loss program by using Dieter’s Cleanse for one week. Take 1 AM packet with breakfast. Take 1 NOON packet with lunch. Take 1 PM packet with dinner. Then begin your weight-management program. The second-week supply of Dieter’s Cleanse can be used during recommended rest periods of other NSP weight-loss programs. This product may also be used by any adult desiring a two-week cleanse. This product could produce bowel movements during the night or in the morning. 

NOTE: This product contains cascara sagrada, buckthorn and Turkey rhubarb. See your health care provider prior to use if: pregnant or nursing, any medical condition exists, or when taking any medication. Read and follow recommendation carefully. Not intended for prolonged use. Do not use if diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain are present or develop. Use of this product may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Chronic diarrhea can result in serious illness.

Label Description:

Natural Weight Loss Program

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Recommended Usage:
 
Take the contents of one (1) AM packet with breakfast, one (1) NOON packet with lunch, (1) PM packet with evening meal with 8 oz of Nature’s Spring water daily for seven days.
 
The second-week supply of Dieter’s Cleanse can be used during recommended rest periods of other NSP weight-loss programs.
 
This product may also be used by any adult desiring a two-week cleanse. This product could produce a bowel movement during the night or in the morning.

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Ingredients:

Supplement Facts
Servings per container: 14 days
BOWEL DETOX
Amount Per 2 Capsules		% Daily Value
Vitamin A (beta-carotene,     contains soy)	534 IU	10%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	20 mg	35%
Vitamin E     (d-alpha tocopherol,     from soy)	4 IU	15%
Zinc (gluconate)	2 mg	15%
Selenium (amino acid chelate)	10.6 mcg	15%
Betaine HCl	16 mg	*
Bile Salts	16 mg	*
Pancreatin	72 mg	*
Pepsin	16 mg	*
*Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Psyllium hulls (Plantago ovata), Algin (from brown seaweed), Cascara Sagrada bark (Rhamnus purshiana), Bentonite clay, Apple pectin, Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis), Parthenium root (Parthenium integrifolium), Charcoal, Ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale), Sodium copper chlorophyllin, gelatin, and water.
MASTER GLAND FORMULA
Amount Per 2 Capsules		% Daily Value
Vitamin A (beta-carotene,     contains soy)	900 IU	20%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	60 mg	100%
Vitamin E     (d-alpha tocopherol,     from soy)	14 IU	50%
Pantothenic Acid     (d-calcium pantothenate)	24 mg	240%
Zinc (gluconate)	6 mg	40%
Manganese     (amino acid chelate)	1 mg	50%
Potassium (citrate)	20 mg	*
Lecithin (from soy)	25 mg	*
* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Alfalfa aerial parts (Medicago sativa), Asparagus stem (Asparagus officinalis), Black Walnut hulls (Juglans nigra), Kelp leaves and stem (Ascophyllum nodosum and Laminaria digitata), Parsley leaves (Petroselinum crispum), Parthenium root (Parthenium integrifolium), Thyme herb (Thymus vulgaris), Asparagus stem (Asparagus officinalis), Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), Dong Quai root (Angelica polymorpha), Lemon bioflavonoids, Schizandra fruit (Schisandra chinensis), Eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis), Uva Ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva ursi), gelatin, and water.
ENVIRO-DETOX
Amount Per Capsule
Proprietary blend				486 mg*
Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)
Fenugreek Seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Ginger Rhizome (Zingiber officinale)
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
Pepsin (contains lactose from milk)
Red Clover Flowers (Trifolium pratense)
Sarsaparilla Root (Smilax officinalis)
Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus)
Echinacea Root (Echinacea purpurea)
Lactospores (Lactobacillus sporogenes)
Cascara Sagrada Bark (Rhamnus purshiana )
Milk Thistle Seed Concentrate (Silybum marianum)
* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, and water.
LIVER CLEANSE FORMULA
Amount Per Capsule
Proprietary blend				450 mg*
Red Beet Root (Beta vulgaris)
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)
Parsley Leaves (Petroselinum crispum)
Horsetail Stems and Strobilus (Equisetum arvense)
Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus)
Black Cohosh Root (Cimicifuga racemosa)
Birch Leaves (Betula pendula)
Blessed Thistle Aerial Parts (Cnicus benedictus)
Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica)
Chamomile Flowers (Matricaria recutita)
Gentian Root (Gentiana lutea)
Golden Rod Aerial Parts (Solidago virgaurea)
* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, and water.
LBS II
Amount Per 3 Capsules
Proprietary blend				1,275 mg*
Cascara Sagrada Bark (Rhamnus purshiana)
Buckthorn Bark (Rhamnus frangula)
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Capsicum Fruit (Capsicum annuum)
Ginger Rhizome (Zingiber officinale)
Oregon Grape Root (Berberis aquifolium)
Turkey Rhubarb Root (Rheum officinale)
Couch Grass Rhizome (Agropyron repens)
Red Clover Tops (Trifolium pratense)
* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, and water.
GTF CHROMIUM
Amount Per Capsule			% Daily Value
Chromium (chromium amino      acid chelate, chromium     nicotinate)	500 mcg		420%
Proprietary blend	472 mg		*
Alfalfa Aerial Parts (Medicago sativa)
Horsetail Stems and Strobilus (Equisetum arvense)
Red Clover Flowers (Trifolium pratense)
Yarrow Flower (Achillea millefolium)
* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate (vegetable), gelatin, and water.
SF
Amount Per 2 Capsules
Proprietary blend		900 mg*
Chickweed Aerial Parts (Stellaria media)
Cascara Sagrada Bark (Rhamnus purshiana)
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Safflower Flowers (Carthamus tinctorius)
Black Walnut Hulls (Juglans nigra)
Parthenium Root (Parthenium integrifoliu)
Gotu Kola Aerial Parts (Hydrocotyle asiatica)
Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus oxyacantha)
Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya)
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)
* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Gelatin and water.

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Notes:
 
Notice: This product contains cascara sagrada. See your health care provider prior to use if: Pregnant or nursing, any medical condition exists, or when taking any medication. Read and follow recommendation carefully. Do not use if diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain are present or develop. Not intended for prolonged use. Use of this product may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Chronic diarrhea can result in serious illness.
 
Warning: May cause allergic reaction in persons sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Nature’s Sunshine uses natural source materials in its products that are subject to color variation.

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Miscellaneous Information:

GUARANTEED PURE

• Nourish and strengthen the waste-filtering processes
• Promotes healthy colonic environment
• Helps body balance for optimal function and weight management*

Dieter’s Cleanse is an essential first step in any weight management plan, for use between programs, or for use by any adult desiring periodic cleansing. Years of improper diet – refined foods, low-fiber foods, and fast foods can cause a build-up of toxic material (anything that is foreign to the body). A common occurrence in the intestines, this build-up can limit the body’s ability to fully absorb vital nutrients needed for optimal health through the intestinal walls.*

• Bowel Detox (Intestinal Management) provides key nutrients for digestive and intestinal systemic function and balance.*
• Master Gland Formula (Glandular Management) strengthens the glands throughout the body that produce hormones essential for total body health. Hormones influence balance and harmony in all body systems.*
• Enviro-Detox (Vital Nutrition) helps cleanse the daily accumulation of toxins from the body and is designed to provide ongoing support to the body’s natural cleansing functions.*
• Liver Cleanse Formula (Digestive System) nourishes and strengthens the liver, the primary organ for filtering toxic waste.*
• LBS II (Intestinal System) supports the production of digestive enzymes and bile to promote healthy colonic bacteria.*
• GTF Chromium (Circulatory System) processed foods have little or no chromium; without chromium cells resist insulin and do not absorb the glucose necessary for energy. The liver also uses chromium to manufacture fatty acids, lecithin, cholesterol, and lipoproteins.*
• SF (Vital Nutrition, Weight Management) supports the body with adaptogenic herbs for balance. Designed to support the body’s weight-management mechanisms, with added benefits for the Urinary and Digestive Systems. Higher quantities of nutrients are required during balancing required for weight management.*

Balanced nutrition and regular exercise will maximize the function of this product.

©2006 Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.

Product of U.S.A.

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Tyler Braithwaite

303-587-1507

wellspringwellness@gmail.com

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Warning Is Sent to AIDS Vaccine Volunteers
S. Africans Among Recipients Who May Be at Higher Risk of Contracting Virus

By Craig Timberg
Washington Post Foreign Service
Thursday, October 25, 2007; A20

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 24 — South African AIDS researchers have begun warning hundreds of volunteers that a highly touted experimental vaccine they received in recent months might make them more, not less, likely to contract HIV in the midst of one of the world’s most rampant epidemics.

The move stems from the discovery last month that an AIDS vaccine developed by Merck & Co. might have led to more infections than it averted among study subjects in the United States and other countries. Among those who received at least two doses of the vaccine, 19 contracted HIV compared with 11 of those given placebos.

Researchers shut down the trial on the grounds that the vaccine was proving ineffective, but the surge in infection among vaccinated volunteers prompted intense scientific debate and anxiety among researchers. The failure of the Merck vaccine is the latest in a series of disappointing results for research projects aimed at curbing AIDS.

“This is my worst nightmare,” said Glenda Gray, the lead South Africa investigator for the vaccine study. “I haven’t slept for days. I have a headache. I’m ready to resign from trials for the rest of my life.”

Researchers in Soweto, Cape Town, Durban and two other sites began contacting South Africa’s 801 trial participants on Tuesday, mainly by cellphone text message. The goal is to tell each one individually whether they had received a placebo or the vaccine, a process called “unblinding” the trial. Researchers are telling the roughly half who received the vaccine that it might have increased their risk of contracting HIV.

“It’s quite shocking,” said Nelly Nonoise, 26, who had received three injections of the vaccine in her left shoulder.

She added, “I probably wouldn’t have joined the study knowing there’s a risk.”

Another participant, Nonhlanhla Nqakala, 22, said she thought the text message urging her to visit the vaccine test site meant she had tested positive for HIV. Her brother and a close friend had the disease and died, she said.

Nqakala said she was relieved when a doctor explained that she was not infected, but the news of a possible problem with the vaccine — she had received three doses, not placebos — left her distressed. “I thought the trial would help us find a cure for HIV,” she said.

Merck developed the vaccine in conjunction with the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and until September’s announcement, researchers worldwide considered it the most promising candidate yet in a multibillion-dollar quest for an AIDS vaccine dating to the 1980s.

Scientists crafted the vaccine by genetically altering a common virus to include elements of HIV. They hoped that it would trigger an immune response that would make recipients less likely to contract HIV, or at least delay the onset of full-blown AIDS.

The vaccine could not have caused infection, researchers say, but it could have caused immunological changes that made it easier for the virus to take hold during a later exposure.

The Merck vaccine trials took place in 15 cities in the United States, including Boston, Los Angeles and New York, and three in Canada. There also were sites in Peru, Brazil, Australia, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Those trials began in December 2004 and included 3,000 participants, mostly gay men.

In South Africa — where an estimated 5.5 million people are infected with HIV, more than in any other country — the study used the same vaccine but was administered separately. The trial here started later, with the first injections this year, and had its own ethics oversight board. Most of the subjects were heterosexual.

The ethics oversight board in the United States, which monitored the trial everywhere but in South Africa, has not decided whether to tell participants if they received the placebo or the vaccine, said Mark Feinberg, vice president for medical affairs and policy for Merck.

Continuing research could be compromised, he said, if participants were told immediately whether they received the placebo or the vaccine. Vaccine researchers are scheduled to meet in Seattle on Nov. 7.

“Given the complexity of the issue, we feel the best conclusions will be reached when all the data are analyzed in their entirety,” Feinberg said from Atlanta, where he was traveling.

He added that individual participants who want to know whether they received the vaccine will be told. Researchers also are counseling all study participants that the vaccine may have increased HIV risk for those who received it.

Other AIDS studies also have had unexpected results. Trials of two vaginal microbicide gels to prevent HIV led to more infections among those using the products instead of placebos. A massive study in Zimbabwe of the ability of HIV counseling and testing to prevent the spread of the epidemic found more infections among those with expanded access to testing.