Great HealthWorks, Inc., Makers of Omega XL, Reports University of Kansas Medical Center Study: Omega-3s Support Healthier Pregnancies and Birth Weight

(PRWEB) May 13, 2013

Due to widespread dietary deficiencies of essential omega-3 fatty acids, doctors typically recommend that pregnant women add an Omega-3 supplement to their pre and postnatal care regimen. Recent research, conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests supplementing pregnant mothers with omega-3 fatty acid, such as found in Omega XL, can lead to longer gestations and healthier birth weights.

The Kansans City researchers designed a double-blind, randomized placebo controlled trial - long considered the gold standard in clinical research that looked at a group of 350 pregnant women, from the 20th week of gestation to birth, who were given either 600 mg of omega-3 DHA daily, or a placebo. Blood was analyzed for red blood cell phospholipid DHA upon enrolment in the study and at birth, from both mom as well as from the umbilical cord.

The blood samples from the group supplemented with DHA, compared to the placebo group, registered higher levels of phospholipid DHA both maternally and at the umbilical cord. An analysis of the pregnancies showed that the DHA group experienced longer gestation duration, greater birth weight and infant size (measured in length and head circumference) than the placebo group. In addition, the DHA group experienced fewer births before 34 weeks, and shorter hospital stays for infants born preterm than did the placebo group.

This study demonstrated that 600mg per day of Omega-3 fatty acid DHA was safe and helped to promote healthy fetal development, overall pregnancy wellness and a reduction in preterm births. The researchers stated as to the significance of the findings: a reduction in early preterm and very-low birth weight could be important clinical and public health outcomes of DHA supplementation.

These findings come on the heels of prior prenatal and pediatric research which suggests that omega-3 supplementation promotes neurological and intellectual development, supports the brain and eyes, increases cognitive function, and enhances visual learning and memory in infants and young children.

Omega XL is one of only two Omega 3 supplements sold in the world that contains the patented stabilized marine lipid extract PCSO-524 derived only from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel, with 30 healthy fatty acids including DHA and EPA. Sold in other parts of the world under its sister brand name Lyprinol, Omega XL is manufactured exclusively by Great HealthWorks Inc., and is the most widely available omega-3 fish oil supplement containing the potent PCSO-524 marine lipid extract. To find more information about Omega XL and PCSO-524 visit http://www.OmegaXL.com

SOURCE:

February 20, 2013, doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.050021

Am J Clin Nutr April 2013, DHA supplementation and pregnancy outcomes. ajcn.050021

http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2013/02/18/ajcn.112.050021.abstract

Great HealthWorks, founded in 2003, is a global manufacturer and distributor of natural products direct to consumer through its integrated operation, as well as publishes New You, a quarterly magazine focused on health, beauty and anti-aging. Its flagship product, Omega XL

Discount Retail Store Services Announces the Opening of Dollar Gallery in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) March 13, 2013

Dollar Gallery is a new retail business with a wide assortment of items from essentials to accessories. The value, variety and quality products includes toys for all ages, kitchen and bathroom items, stationary supplies and everything the local residence could need. The store is located at 13608 Washington Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri. The mixture of products carried at Dollar Gallery is expected to bring more business to the area while providing an affordable place for the community to shop.

This new store is stocked with all of the traditional dollar store items plus a selection of unique merchandise that store owners, Donna and Casandra, are excited to bring to the community. In addition, thanks to the expansive wholesale supply network, Dollar Gallery is able to offer merchandise of a much higher quality than would normally be available for only a dollar. Categories include baby items and baby toys, balloons, batteries, candles, cleaning supplies, crafts, food items, frames, hardware, hair accessories, health and beauty products, houseware, jewelry, paper products, party supplies, pet care items, toys for all ages, office supplies, and much more.

Donna and Casandra contacted Dollar Store Services to help develop the business; they exclaimed that Dollar Store Services [the team] was great to work withalways prompt and professional Dollar Store Services is the largest developer of independent dollar stores in the world and assists entrepreneurs in securing financing, locating a site, negotiating a lease, business and operations training, store build out, the largest network of suppliers and the lowest price structure in the industry, marketing and advertising support, and support for the life of the business.

Dollar Store Services has helped entrepreneurs open nearly 3,000 stores around the world and is an independent non-franchise business development firm. They specialize in turn-key business setup for those who want to start a business of their own; their exclusive key-services process includes all essential core elements to opening a new enterprise, plus training and ongoing support for the life of the business. Dollar Store Services offers clients business models including dollar stores, clothing stores, party stores, teen stores, mail box stores, and fitness centers. Entrepreneurs can get news about Dollar Store Services from their website or YouTube.

Vargas Face and Skin Center of Kansas City Moving to New Offices in Prairie Village

Prairie Village, KS (PRWEB) June 06, 2013

Vargas Face and Skin Center, a Kansas City Area Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Rejuvenation spa that provides a wide range of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures aimed at helping men and women of all ages enhance their natural appearance and beauty, is moving to a new office in Prairie Village, Kansas and hosting an Open House through the month of June.

"Our new location for Vargas Face and Skin offers more space, better parking, and a product area for patients to see products at the checkout area," said Michelle Camp, Practice Manager for Vargas Face and Skin Center. "It's a fresh, clean, beautiful location that simply offers more space to patients. We've also added a full-service make-up application room to the new location that allows us to grow our service offerings with lash extensions and dermaplaning."

In addition to debuting several new service offerings at the new location, Vargas Face and Skin will also offer patients a 15% price reduction on HydraFacial skin resurfacing treatments during a June Open House Event. To qualify for the savings, clients must first "like" Vargas Face and Skin on Facebook and then make an appointment at the new office.

About Vargas Face and Skin Center:

Vargas Face and Skin Center of Kansas City offers facial plastic surgery, skin care, body contouring services, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), laser liposuction, hair restoration, ear surgery, fat grafting, cheek and chin augmentation. Dr. Vargas performs an in-depth analysis to determine the best recommendation for each of her patients. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures include BOTOX cosmetic injections, cosmetic injectable fillers, skin care evaluations, makeup sessions, facial peels, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing and tattoo removal.

About Dr. Hannah Vargas:

Dr. Vargas is a board certified surgeon specializing in cosmetic medicine and surgery. She attended medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, with her research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. She completed her internship and residency training in Head and Neck Surgery in New York. In June of 2011, Dr. Vargas opened Vargas Face and Skin Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to opening Vargas Face and Skin Center, Dr. Vargas ran the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at Midwest ENT in Olathe, Kansas for ten years.

Visit http://www.VargasFaceandSkin.com for more information or call (913) 381-4900 to reach Vargas Face and Skin Center directly.