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Omega Fatty Acids on a Global Roll

A health craze over omega fatty acids is fueling a soaring global market for foods and drinks fortified with the biochemicals. The "healthy halo" around the compounds has been created by widespread public awareness of them, their scientifically proven health advantages, consumers' readiness to buy products enhanced with them, and a flood of positive media coverage.

Market research publisher Packaged Facts estimates that the global market expanded 36 percent between 2007 and 2008.

The skyrocketing enthusiasm for these healthful additives caused the market for omega-3 fatty acids alone to climb 34 percent in 2007 over 2006. Somewhat adding to the market fervor were the less well-known omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. Packaged Facts estimates that the retail market for omega-3-fortified foods will be close to $8 billion by 2012.


The estimate is based on an extraordinary compound annual growth rate of 32 percent between 2003 and 2012. The market really took off after the Food and Drug Administration's 2004 endorsement of the omega fatty acids DHA and EPA as reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. "Omega-3-fortified foods are highly recognizable to today's health-conscious consumer, and the once "fishy-flavored foods' are now behind us, thanks to exceptional advances in omega-3 food ingredients," said Don Montuori of Packaged Facts.


 "By all indications, the addition of omega-3s is not only the current hottest fortified-food trend, it will remain so for years to come." Indicative of the trend, more than 1,300 food and beverage products enhanced with omega fatty acids were introduced globally in 2008; only 739 were in 2006.


 "The upsurge of products enriched with omega fatty acids began in earnest in 2006, and the market is believed to be many years away from saturation. Marketers didn't really start touting the omega-3 content of enhanced foods until late 2004, and even once products entered the retail scene it wasn't until early 2006 that such products appeared in mainstream U.S. supermarkets," said Tatjana Meerman, publisher of Packaged Facts.

Fibromyalgia Naples, Florida

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center

689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102

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If you are experiencing slight or severe pain in your joints or limbs, you may be suffering from a condition known as Fibromyalgia. Females are generally more at risk than males, and the condition affects approximately 3% - 6% of the population. The Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center specializes in musculoskeletal conditions and has the resources necessary to help relieve your pain. Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold, DC is the head of the clinic and an experienced chiropractor who many have learned to trust and admire.



Chronic Pain Treatment New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Morris County, Watchung, NJ 07069

Call  888-897-4870

Are you experiencing acute or chronic pain every time you bend down to pick up your children or try to play sports? Are medications constantly involved in your everyday life? There is a way to end this harping period in your life. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC at the Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in New Jersey administers the most recent and cutting-edge non-surgical techniques to offer his patients effective Chronic Pain Treatment and Relief.



Manhattan Metabolic Weight Loss

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC, NY 10032

Call 888-857-1803

Are you tired of being obese? Have you tried exercise and diets, but nothing seems to work? Don't feel bad, many people today suffer from obesity. Often times, losing weight is impossible using traditional methods (diet and exercise). The reason is many people are genetically predisposed to obesity. Get the help you need from Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery. Dr. Bessler has been the director of Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery for over 10 years and specializes in many weight loss surgeries.



Headache Treatment Hoboken, New Jersey

 Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated HealthCare

91 Washington Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Call 1-888-533-1061

Have you or a loved one been plagued by constant headaches? Are you stuck in the search to find lasting treatment? Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have the power to turn your day-to-day life into a nightmare. At Hoboken Integrated Healthcare, Dr. Joseph Canova, D.C. knows that there's a better headache treatment than a lifetime subscription to pharmaceuticals. Using the time-honored technique of chiropractic Dr. Canova can reduce tension on the nervous system and treat a wide range of headaches at the source. Those in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.



Spinal Decompression Harrison, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

Chronic back pain has interfered with the active lifestyles of countless people. It can make once loved activities seem very difficult to do. Dr. Jonathan Donath's extensive experience allows him to offer state-of-the-art spinal decompression technology, bringing his clients back pain relief in a minimally invasive way. Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical procedure, which is effective in reducing back and neck pain, in order to help improve quality of life. Dr. Jonathan Donath offers this therapy at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester in the area of Harrison, Westchester, NY.



Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565

Call 888-216-3329

Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.



Spinal Decompression Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.

32-44 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11106

Call (888) 292-7798

Is chronic back pain keeping you from planning that ski trip or even just picking up your baby? Spinal Decompression with Dr. Howard Goodman, DC in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY has helped many to have a more active health life without nagging back pain. SpinalAid spinal decompression has provided relief for many, and Dr. Goodman, D.C. is the only chiropractor in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY to provide their patented system.



Low Back Pain Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York, NY 10176

Call (888) 898-7795

Whether immediate or over time, low back pain takes its toll on those who live with it. For some, it means an inability to work whether at a career or around the house. For most, it means difficulty performing everyday tasks like sitting, laying down comfortably, and playing with your children. But everyone feels the anxiety of knowing they can't live the way they did before the pain. In Manhattan, NYC, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management and Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. have been giving people a fresh start, a new beginning with a combination of pain relief services like pain management, physical therapy and non-surgical spinal decompression.



Back Pain Management Greenwich Village NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, NY 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Do you think that chronic back pain is something you will always live with? You shouldn't have to, because there is a way to stop the pain. By receiving quality back pain management at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in the Greenwich Village area of NYC near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, you will gain knowledge to successfully tackle your back pain. Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P., a board certified chiropractor, firmly believes that chronic pain is something you have to learn to relieve, not live with. With this goal in mind, he can provide you with the tools you need to return to a healthy lifestyle.



Physical Therapy Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan, NY 10176

Call (888) 898-7795

If you have been injured or in an accident and you require physical therapy to get back into active shape, finding the proper treatment and care is important. Your recovery may depend on it. In a big city like Manhattan, it is easy to get lost among the millions of people living here. You want to be sure you are getting the best treatment available, which is why Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management provides a customized physical therapeutic program developed for each individual patient. Steven Moalemi, MD is dedicated to relieving your pain and treating your condition using the latest in advanced technology and medicine.



Food Allergy Testing Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

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Enjoy different types of meals without any worries by getting accurate tests for your food allergies. Dr. Daniel Royal, DO, JD, HMD provides clear results at the New Hope Medical Center, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.



Disc Bulge Seattle

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Call (888) 351-8612

If you are suffering from a disc bulge, then you already know how unbearable the pain can be. You also know first-hand the limits it can place on the way you live your life. But did you know that there are non-surgical alternatives out there that can successfully heal your pain without the dangerous side effects that come with surgery? At Spine Relief Center, USA in Seattle, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC is a skilled back doctor who employs safe and effective techniques that are designed to fully correct your condition, so you can attain the likelihood of living a comfortable, pain-free life minus the limitations of severe pain.



Back Pain Relief Greenwich, CT

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

Call (888) 847-1821

Suffering from back pain? DRX9000 is the latest in non-surgical, noninvasive back pain relief. Dr. Adrian Marcus at Greenwich Pain Relief in Fairfield County offers a range of effective treatments for back pain, whether it’s a simple strain or a chronic disc problem. Dr. Marcus is a Diplomate of the Academy of Medical Acupuncture and is in charge of the Back and Neck Pain Center at Greenwich.



Holistic Medicine Manhattan, NYC

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc.

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc.

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
New York City, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

Are you tired of side-effects of chemical pharmaceuticals? If you're searching for a natural and integrative approach to health care in Manhattan, NYC area, Dr. Christopher Trahan, O.M.D., LAc. can help. Dr. Trahan is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a Licensed Acupuncturist (NY, NJ. NM) who integrates Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy, to provide the best treatment for mind, body and sprit. As the Director of the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine, he has dedicated over 25 years of his life to provide excellent multidisciplinary care.



PT NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City, NY 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Living with constant pain is absolute misery. Back pain in particular is an awful companion to everyday life. It hurts when you sit, it hurts when you stand. It just plain hurts. But there is a doctor who understands your pain and wants to see you through it. Dr. Steve Shoshany of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train can give you the quality PT you need. Physical Therapy aims to correct problems associated with the musculoskeletal system through the physical manipulation of joints, muscles and tendons. Dr. Shoshany is the one to choose to be your physical therapist.



Spinal Decompression Passaic County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC

Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC

224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663

Call 888-283-6198

Are you suffering from severe sciatica pain? It's not uncommon for sciatica, often symptoms of a herniated or bulging disc, to cause pain that stops you from living a normal, fulfilling life. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC is an experienced chiropractic physican who uses all the methods at his disposal to get you feeling like yourself again.



Spinal Decompression Shrewsbury, Monmouth County

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

North East Spine and Sports Medicine

1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Call 888-516-6356

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression.



Alternative Cancer Treatment Carson City, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine

1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703

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If conventional methods of cancer treatment do not appeal to you, then contact the Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine, in Carson City, Nevada, for an alternative cancer treatment that is gentler, safer and more natural.



Arthritis Pain Morris County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Coming soon
to Rutherford NJ,

Call 888-283-6198

Living with arthritis can sometimes take the joy out of the things you once loved. Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C. has helped many patients in the Morris County, New Jersey area, find relief from the chronic pain of arthritis. He offers a number of proven treatment options that give his clients viable alternatives to the costs and unwanted after-effects of surgery.



Alternative Medicine Fairfield, CT

 Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Call (203) 242-0165

Are you tired of having to rely on over-the-counter drugs to fight pain and sickness? At Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care they believe that there is a better way to fight then a subscription to chemical pharmaceuticals. By combining chiropractic care, alternative medicine and the best natural treatments, Dr. Risa Sloves and her husband, Dr. Mark Joachim offer those in the Fairfield, Ct area with an natural option to keep healthy. If you or your loved ones are searching for quality alternative care, contact Family Chiropractic today.