International Headlines: Dietary Supplements Taken in Excess Linked to Cancer Risk

International media have reported on a study linking excess intake of dietary supplements to an increased cancer risk.
“Nutrition experts urge anyone taking vitamin supplements to use them as just that. They should be paired with a healthy diet in order to make up for deficiencies, not to make up for a lack of eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. If taken at the correct dosage, multivitamins can be good for you. But there is no substitute for good, nutritional food.”


Regards,
The Bio Concepts Team

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Important Industry News

As a member of Complementary Medicines Australia, today we received the following CMA Release.  We thought that it was in the best interest of the Industry to circulate this announcement. You can also read the NHMRC statement here


Regards,

The Bio Concepts Team

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The Bio Concepts Education Centre - 2014 Industry Award Winner

Thank you for your support! 

The Bio Concepts Education Centre recently received the award for Outstanding Contribution to Research, Education or Training. This is the second time Bio Concepts have won this award. Henry Osiecki was honoured to win the award in 2012 for his research on cancer. The award recognises the role of the Education Centre in providing an innovative delivery platform and gold standard content to practitioners across a range of disciplines. A massive thank you to all our Education Centre members for your ongoing support!

The full list of winners and CMA media release can be viewed below. CMA Industry Awards are a celebration of excellence, and the Bio Concepts Education Centre team is honoured to be included in the award recipients this year. 




Left to Right: Richard Henfrey, Murray Smee, Hayley Lewis


CMA Media Release

3 November 2014

CMA National Conference & Industry Awards


Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) recently welcomed around 270 delegates and guests

to Sydney for the 2014 National Conference and Industry Awards.

CMA chief executive, Mr Carl Gibson, said, “we were delighted to present an exceptional

program of Australian and International speakers, each providing a fresh insight in exploring the

theme ‘The Wellness Revolution’, a theme that encompasses a number of key approaches for

how our industry can continue to innovate, grow, and contribute to improved consumer

health.”


“Complementary medicines have been shown to play a significant role in allowing individuals to

maintain a high level of physical and psychological wellness, and our industry holds enormous

potential to assist in combating unsustainable health care costs. Our National Conference

provided a strong reminder of how complementary medicines can help deliver preventative

healthcare today for a better, healthier tomorrow.”


In summation, Mr Gibson said, “this is an exciting time for the complementary medicines

industry. With two in every three Australians using complementary medicines on a regular basis,

our industry has a central role to play in empowering consumers to care for their health, and in

promoting a shift in policy focus from the traditional disease model to one of health and

wellness.”


Once again, the 2014 Industry Awards were strongly contested. Mr Gibson noted the

importance of the Awards to Industry as providing an opportunity to recognise and celebrate

the outstanding contributions made by both individuals and companies.

“CMA Industry Awards are a celebration of excellence, and a chance to recognise the

commitment, integrity and contributions of our members to the complementary medicines

industry and, ultimately, to consumers and consumer health.”



2014 Industry Award Winners


Lady Cilento

Alan Bensoussan – National Institute of

Complementary Medicine


Vince Russell Retailer of the Year

Mr Vitamins – Abraham James


High Quality Manufacturer of the Year

Lipa Pharmaceuticals


Most Outstanding Contribution to Research,

Education or Training

The Bio Concepts Education Centre


Quality Raw Material Supplier of the Year

Network Nutrition – IMCD


Most Outstanding Industry Contributor of the Year

The Blackmores Advisory Service Team

(Lead by Julie-Anne Atkinson)


Salesperson of the Year

Sue Rennie, Ferngrove Pharmaceuticals


Wholesaler or Distributor of the Year

Complementary Medicines Group


Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign

Swisse Wellness – The Swisse Color Run

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Bio Concepts Holiday Closure

Bio Concepts will be closing for the holiday season as of 5.00pm Friday 19th December. 

We will be returning back at 8.30am Monday 5th January 2015.

To ensure you receive your orders this year, please place them by Wednesday 17th December. 


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Natural Cures on Budget Hitlist

Dear Valued Practitioner, 

Just in case you haven't seen the article titled "Natural Cures on Budget Hitlist" which was published on 3rd Jan 2015 in the Weekend Australian, click here for a copy for your review. 

Given the context and implications raised in this article we felt it was in the best interests of all professional, qualified Healthcare Practitioners to be aware of the NHMRC review that is currently underway.

Bio Concepts has forwarded our response to this article to the Prime Minister, other Ministers of Parliament and to the TGA. Click here for a copy of our letter. 

If you feel compelled to voice your opinion, we recommend that you contact the Federal Minister for Health, Sussan Ley and your local member of Parliament.

Regards, The Bio Concepts Team

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