Enzymes, Inc., will again participate in the Florida Chiropractic Association’s National Convention and Expo this year. Its booth number for the August 27-30 event is 217.

Remember to mark your calendars for the convention, which is at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

Our sales representative Peggy Gower and vice president Lynn Greaves plan to attend the event. Please stop by booth 217 to learn about our newest products and special promotions.

Enzymes, Inc., will contribute to the event with a cash sponsorship. Continue to check back with this site throughout the summer for more details on the company’s involvement.

Watch this video from Fox, in which acupuncturist Patricia Crawford explains an alternative therapy for allergies. Dr. Crawford uses ProSol™ enzyme products in her practice.

A short time after early June reports confirmed the relationship between certain antacids and bone fracture risk, the Food and Drug Administration approved yet another heartburn drug.

This one, a generic, over-the-counter form of Prilosec (omeprazole) will be sold by Indian drug company Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, according to The Associated Press. This drug is to be sold in capsule form.

In a recent study, people who had hip fractures were 30 percent and 18 percent more likely to be on acid-suppressing medications. People on these drugs were also at an increased risk of contracting food-borne infections.

Have you ever wondered how digestive enzymes help our bodies break down food? Do you want to see enzymes in action? Check out this video from Enzymes, Inc., which demonstrates how a digestive enzyme blend breaks down oatmeal.

News of another study confirming the relationship between certain antacids and bone fractures surfaced in myriad early June media reports.

The drugs, proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists, increased the risk of hip and thigh fractures, according to HealthDay News. The greatest risk was in people aged 50-59.

Brand names of these drugs include Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Pepcid, Tagamet and Zantac. Researchers have blamed proton pump inhibitors for decreasing the body’s ability to absorb calcium, HealthDay reports.

In this most recent study, people who had hip fractures were 30 percent more likely to be on proton pump inhibitors. Those taking histamine-2 receptor antagonists were at an 18 percent increased fracture risk.

According to the story, people on these drugs are also at an increased risk of contracting food-borne infections.

On a positive note, HealthDay reports that fracture risk decreases when the drugs are discontinued.

Instead of antacids and acid-reducing drugs, a good alternative might be digestive enzyme supplements combined with herbal ingredients such as aloe, DGL and marshmallow.

Nutritional products/supplements was the No. 1 choice of chiropractors for earning extra revenue in 2008, according to the May 22 issue of Chiropractic Economics.

The category beat out 17 other product offerings, which included pillows, ointments, books and mattresses.

Of chiropractors who offered products for sale in 2008, 82% chose to improve their bottom line with nutritional products/supplements. That was up 11% from the previous year.

Probiotics might be beneficial for those following a gluten-free diet, as research from the Spanish National Research Council reveals the diet could negatively affect gut and immune health.

A small study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, indicates a gluten-free diet leads to a reduction in the population of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, two popular strains of beneficial gut bacteria. In addition, gluten-free dieters saw a decrease in markers of immune health, according to a report from foodnavigator.com.

Individuals with celiac disease have no other choice but to avoid gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and other grains.

Probiotic supplements containing 3 billion or more viable organisms are an excellent choice for boosting and maintaining gut health. Probiotics, or “friendly bacteria,” help restore the colon’s natural flora balance and aid immune health.

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An early May call from the American Geriatrics Society recommends the elderly avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because of potentially life-threatening side effects.

Adults 75 and older should avoid products such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, according to a New York Times report.

The risks associated with NSAIDs include the following:

- Life-threatening ulcers and stomach bleeding
- Increased risk for heart attack or stroke
- Potentially dangerous interactions with heart-failure medications and other drugs
- An increase in blood pressure
- Impaired kidney function

For inflammatory problems, including joint pain, alternatives to NSAIDs might include herbs such as boswellia and turmeric. Also, proteolytic enzymes aid the body’s natural inflammatory process.