A User’s Guide to Cheating Death begins streaming on Netflix on September 28; Season Two premieres on VisionTV October 15 -
September 21, 2018, Toronto, Canada– From lunchtime injections to laser fillers, detoxing to holistic medicine, stem cell research and vaginal steaming. How much of it actually works, and is any of it harmful? On Friday, September 28, Netflix will begin North American-wide streaming of Season One of the provocative series, A User's Guide to Cheating Death, followed by the Season Two premiere on VisionTV on Monday, October 15 at 9 pm ET in Canada. Produced by Toronto-based Peacock Alley Entertainment, each one-hour episode of the docu-series challenges mass-marketed health trends often fuelled by celebrity pop culture.

Hosted by Canadian professor, health expert, author, and debunker extraordinaire, Timothy Caulfield (known for his book Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?) uses his trademark humour, quick wit and authoritative science knowledge to investigate trendy diets, ancient therapies, wellness and anti-aging products to separate science fact from fiction.

Believing that to bust the myth, you must first understand it, Caulfield follows the latest fads and trends to their origins around the world meeting with new users and devotees who swear by the treatments before signing up for the bizarre procedures himself. He risks his health and personal safety to communicate one simple and important idea – staying healthy should not be this complicated!

“We felt there was an appetite for a show like this right now because there is so much noise out there about health that is given a veneer of science. If it is marketed as scientific, I think it is legitimate to critique it using science with an informed, open-minded and fun approach that offers different perspectives,” says Caulfield.

The first season covers everything from the current trend of detoxification cleansing, the strange, fascinating and unregulated world of the anti-aging industry; direct-to-consumer genetic testing; weight loss obsessions, and more. Season Two will delve deeper to examine sex and relationships, body hacking, germs, and spiritual science.

“The anti-aging industry is worth almost $200 billion a year. People want to live forever and look good doing it. We are providing a resource for audiences around the world to help discern fact from fiction that will shine a light on the good advice out there regarding health and anti-aging/look better trends vs the bad,” said Carrie Mudd, Executive Producer, Peacock Alley Entertainment.

Last month, Peacock Alley Entertainment announced a deal with Sky Vision for the distribution rights to Season Two of A User’s Guide to Cheating Death. Season One has been an international hit that premiered first on VisionTV in Canada last fall. Since then, is seen in 67 territories including Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Africa, India, much of Europe and the Far East. It has been picked up by SBS Australia, TV New Zealand, Societe Radio-Canada, Telefonica in Spain, DR in Denmark, BBC Worldwide, UR Sweden, TVB in Hong Kong, S+ in Portugal, Ananey in Israel and AMC in Central Europe.

About Peacock Alley
Peacock Alley Entertainment is a proven producer of successful, critically acclaimed scripted and unscripted content for channels around the globe. From inception to execution, our focus is storytelling. Productions include Travelers (Netflix), A User’s Guide to Cheating Death (BBC Worldwide & Vision), Tower of Song: Leonard Cohen (CBC & PBS), Taste Testers (Food Network), Unusually Thicke (Pop), Brave New Girls (E!), Illusions of Grandeur (OLN), Money Moron (Slice) and Sweat the City (Z Living).

Season III of Travelers premieres this year, starring Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper, Jared Abrahamson, Reilly Dolman and Patrick Gilmore. Peacock Alley is currently in production on the North American adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning Channel 4 format 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy. Slated for production this winter is the true crime comedy New Eden, the feature-lengthdocumentary Disorganized Sport that follows skateboarding to the 2020 Olympics, and the sex and science documentary series Jensplaining.

SAMHSA awards $61.1 million in suicide prevention funding
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced it has awarded up to $61.1 million in grants to be disbursed over several years for suicide prevention programs.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, during which the mental health community across the nation raises awareness and resources for suicide prevention. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) is a nationwide network of crisis centers that provides immediate help to people in crisis. SAMHSA awards grants to support the Lifeline and many other suicide prevention activities.

SAMHSA has long served a leading role in efforts to reduce suicide among people of all age groups, providing a range of services in a variety of settings. “Suicide is an urgent public health issue, and we are directing resources to help people when they need it most,” said Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Elinore F. McCance-Katz, MD, PhD.

The grant programs included in this effort are:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Disaster Distress Helpline

The Helpline is funded at $6.1 million annually through a grant to the Mental Health Association of New York City. The 2018 grant award continues funding for three years, totaling more than $18 million.

The Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant

This grant is designed to:

  • develop approaches to improve mental health services for college students,
  • reduce the impact of mental and substance use disorders in young American adults,
  • encourage students to seek help when needed, and
  • identify and treat those who may need help for mental or substance use disorders.

Up to 20 institutions of higher education will receive Garrett Lee Smith grants for as much as $102,000 per year for three years, for a total of $5.8 million.

List of grantees

Zero Suicide

The Zero Suicide grant program helps to implement suicide prevention and intervention programs within health systems for adults age 25 or older. Up to 14 grantees will receive as much as $700,000 per year for five years, for a total of $37 million.

List of grantees

The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds. Information on SAMHSA grants is available at: http://www.samhsa.gov/grants.

For questions or further information about these grant programs, please contact SAMHSA’s Division of Grants Management at 240-276-1400.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Ontario becomes first province to provide public funding of TRESIBA® for adults with diabetes mellitus

 

TRESIBA® is the first insulin added to Health Canada's Register of Innovative Drugs

Manitoba to reimburse Tresiba® following Ontario listing

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 21, 2018 /CNW/ - Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. announces that Ontario will now reimburse TRESIBA® (insulin degludec injection) FlexTouch®prefilled pen in both 100 units/mL and 200 units/mL doses, as a general benefit for people living with Type 2 and Type 1 diabetes. TRESIBA® is an ultra-long-acting basal insulin, for adults with diabetes mellitus, and will now be reimbursed under the Ontario Drug Benefit program, effective September 27, 2018.1,2

In addition, the Government of Manitoba also announced that it will reimburse TRESIBA® (insulin degludec injection) for both 100 units/mL and 200 units/mL doses under the Manitoba Drug Benefits and Interchangeability Formulary, effective October 18, 2018.3

"Having the ability to choose which insulin works best for them can have a great impact on how well people with diabetes are able to manage their blood sugar levels," says Dr. Jan Hux, President of Diabetes Canada. "The governments of Ontario and Manitoba have shown leadership by improving access to medications through the addition of a new insulin to their public drug program formularies, and we encourage the rest of Canada to do the same."

The addition of TRESIBA® to the Ontario Drug Benefit program and Manitoba Drug Benefits and Interchangeability Formulary represents an important milestone for people living with diabetes. Following its approval by Health Canada in August 2017, TRESIBA® became the first insulin added to the Register of Innovative Drugs for human use and has obtained its first provincial listing promptly after regulatory approval.

"We applaud the governments of Ontario and Manitoba for taking this important step in making innovative treatments more easily available to those living with diabetes in these provinces," says Dave Prowten, President and CEO, JDRF Canada. "When it comes to treatments that help people better manage their Type 1 diabetes, JDRF continues to support both access and choice."

About Tresiba®
Tresiba® (insulin degludec injection) is a once-daily, ultra-long-acting basal insulin approved in Canada on August 25, 2017 for the once-daily treatment of adults with diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control.1 Tresiba® provides a duration of action beyond 42 hours with a flat and stable glucose-lowering effect.1,4 It has been shown to provide a lower risk of overall, nocturnal and severe hypoglycemia, and low variability in blood sugar levels versus insulin glargine U100.1,5 Tresiba® received its first regulatory approval in September 2012 and has since been approved in more than 80 countries globally. It is now commercially available in more than 61 countries.

Hypoglycemia is the most common adverse reaction of all insulin preparations, including Tresiba®. The most common side effects found with Tresiba® are hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, edema and weight gain.1

About Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat obesity, hemophilia, growth disorders and other serious chronic diseases. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 41,700 people in 77 countries and markets its products in more than 165 countries. For more information, visit novonordisk.ca, Twitter, YouTube.

References

  1. Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. TRESIBA® Product Monograph. July 17, 2018. http://www.novonordisk.ca/content/dam/Canada/AFFILIATE/www-novonordisk-ca/OurProducts/PDF/tresiba-product-monograph.pdf. Accessed July 24, 2018.
  2. Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index. Edition 43. September 20, 2018. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/drugs/formulary43/summary_edition43_20180920.pdf. Accessed September 20, 2018.
  3. Bulletin #101. Manitoba Drug Benefits and Interchangeability Formulary Amendments. September 20, 2018. http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mdbif/docs/bulletins/. Accessed September 20, 2018.
  4. Haahr H, Heise T. A review of the pharmacological properties of insulin degludec and their clinical relevance. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2014; 53:787-800.
  5. Marso SP, McGuire DK, Zinman B, et al. Efficacy and safety of degludec versus glargine in type 2 diabetes. N Eng J Med. 2017. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1615692.

SOURCE Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.

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Powerful Story Shares One Woman's Struggle To Overcome Abandonment And Abuse

Raleigh, NC, Sept. 20, 2018 ― Deja' was dealt a losing hand, and no one would have blamed her for simply accepting her fate. Her father died before she was born, and her mother chose drug addiction over her daughter. With loneliness consuming her, Deja' could have folded. Should have folded. But instead, she learned how to recycle her pain, and she began drawing from every source of positive influence that entered her life: a God-loving grandmother, a supportive godmother and a street-savvy godfather who taught her how to redirect her pain and survive in this world.

But the challenges just kept coming, and Deja' encountered countless betrayals and abuses along the way, which lead to an unhealthy marriage, and ultimately, a pattern of unhealthy relationships with men that lasted for several years. Aware that she is repeating a family cycle of poor choices, Deja' needs to rally what's left of her strength and determination to break that cycle. Will her fortitude be enough? Or will this final test break her spirit once and for all?

Overcoming the Hand You Were Dealt is the powerful new book from Kisha Taylor. Cultivated from her personal experience with abandonment, Overcoming weaves an authentic and captivating story of struggle, pain, hope and faith that culminates in a heartwarming climax of healing and restoration.

In addition to the book, Taylor's website, lifeunlimited1.com, enables her to continue her passion for women's emotional health, with courses that tap into the warrior in every woman, that cover abandonment issues and that help survivors understand why they act and feel the way they do. The website also houses inspirational items like T-shirts and mugs with messages of empowerment, and a blog with videos and messages of encouragement.

Author Kisha Taylor was born in Brooklyn, NY, and from a young age, she learned how to navigate the real world of hard knocks. She attended Binghamton University and Baruch College, where she studied accounting and psychology. She became counsel to many, sharing principles on surviving abuse, overcoming life's challenges, healthy ways of handling personal mistakes and how to not surrender to self-defeat.

She is most proud of the lives her journey has impacted, as well as the happiness, confidence and emotional health she now has, which enables her to be a testament of, "You can, if you just don't give up.”

To read more from Taylor, or to view her motivational videos, please visit www.lifeunlimited1.com.

Overcoming the Hand You Were Dealt
Pendium publishing
Release date: February 5, 2018
ISBN-10: 1944348409
ISBN-13: 978-1944348403
Available at www.lifeunlimited1.com, Amazon.com, and all other online outlets.

Excerpts from Reviews:

"… Every woman can relate to the situations in this book.”

"… Anyone that reads it would benefit from it. … It's definitely a self-help book.”

Loss Is A Four-Letter Word: A Bereavement Boot Camp for the Widowed

By Carole Brody Fleet

"Carole Brody Fleet is forthright in dealing with many of the difficult issues surrounding widowhood, demonstrating that you do not have to live in your past. It's not an either-or situation. She teaches the important lesson that you can incorporate your previous life into a new life.”
—Jane Brody, personal health columnist, The New York Times

Deerfield Beach, FL, September 21, 2018 — No widow or widower look exactly the same. No widowhood looks exactly the same. Therefore, no healing journey or timeline is an identical experience. The word "loss” contains only four letters, but its size belies the amount of fear it produces at even its mere mention. Even more terrifying and enormous is the reality of loss–specifically, the loss of a spouse.

Widowhood has the capacity to keep those affected from moving forward into a new and fulfilling life. The loss of a spouse is frightening. The call for relatable and actionable direction and advice remains a very real need for the widowed community, and that is just what Loss is a Four-Letter Word offers. Award-winning author Carole Brody Fleet personally experienced the pain and grief as a young widow and mother; leaving her and her 9-year-old daughter alone. Loss is a Four-Letter Word shows readers a way out, a way to move forward– not "get over”–their most profound loss in positive ways. Fleet combines no-nonsense, direct advice with specific, boot-camp style "assignments” that are framed with compassion and humor to help them through a most challenging life-journey.

A short sample of the Bereavement Boot Camp Lessons:

•    Lesson One: I'm Still Here
•    Lesson Two: "My Healing Journey Is Mine”
•    Lesson Three: Stop Putting Off Proactivity
•    Lesson Four: "I Turn to… Who?”
•    Lesson Five: Put Your Tits on Your Back
•    Lesson Six: Get Up, Get Moving… Get Out!
•    Lesson Seven: It's Your Turn
•    Lesson Eight: Past, Present, and Future: You Can Have All Three

Loss is a Four-Letter Word gives readers help without reproach, education without lecture, and support without judgment, condition, or negative opinion. All of which provides a necessary light during such devastating times. Fleet tells them, "Because while our spouses may have departed this earth, we are still here. And we matter too.”

About the Author:

Carole Brody Fleet is the award-winning author of When Bad Things Happen to Good Women, Happily EVEN After, and Widows Wear Stilettos. Widely recognized as America's go-to expert on life adversity and grief recovery, Ms. Fleet is also a three-time contributor to the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, as well as a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and to ThirdAge.com. Ms. Fleet is also a popular motivational speaker and with her inimitable message of "What Now and What Next?” Ms. Fleet offers practical, emotional, and even humorous guidance to the millions who have experienced any kind of loss or challenge in their lives.

Loss Is A Four-Letter Word: A Bereavement Boot Camp for the Widowed
By Carole Brody Fleet
ISBN: 9780757321214
September 2018
$15.95
Available wherever books are sold or to order directly from the publisher, contact:
(800) 441-5569 or www.hcibooks.com

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Suggested Interview Questions:

1.  Where did the title of the book come from?

2.  How does Loss is a Four-Letter Word differ from all of the other "grief” books?

3.  What inspired you to write Loss is a Four-Letter Word?

4.  What inspired you to begin writing in the loss / grief recovery genre in the first place – after all, these are not the happiest subjects in the world.

5.  This is the first time that any of your writings have included a discussion on spirituality in connection with grief recovery.  Why did you decide to include a chapter on spirituality when you have shied away from it in the past?

6. What are some of the lessons and experiences that you felt were especially necessary to communicate in the book?

7.  What are some of the most common problems and challenges that face the widowed and what are the best ways to move past those challenges?

8. You have received hundreds of thousands of letters over the years.  If you had to pick just one thing, what would be the one most common problem that people write to you about?

9.  One of your favorite subjects concerns some of the things that people say when trying to help or otherwise comfort someone coping with loss.  Even though most likely mean no harm, what are some of the dumbest things that you know people have said?

10.  What are some of the first steps to take at the beginning of a healing journey?

Reviews:

Karen Noé, author, We Consciousness: 33 Profound Truths for Inner and Outer Peace and Your Life After Their Death: A Medium's Guide to Healing After a Loss: "Carole Brody Fleet has done it again! In Loss is a Four Letter Word, she offers practical, straightforward advice on how to move forward on a positive path after losing a loved one. I've had Carole as a guest on the "Angel Quest” radio show a number of times because of how much she has benefited my listeners with her knowledge. If it sounds like I am impressed with her, it's because I am. I love this book, and I love Carole!”

Lisa Lockwood, crime analyst, author, police and military veteran: "What I love and appreciate is Carole Brody Fleet's firsthand knowledge and approach on the most taboo topic in society. Having gone through personal loss, I always learn something about how to approach the topic with empathy and how to permit others to comfort me in the worst of times.”

Stacey Gualandi, Emmy award-winning journalist: "Carole Brody Fleet has faced painful challenges and loss with courage and resilience. Through her own personal healing, we can all learn from and be inspired by her.  I have a four-letter word for Carole: HERO.”

Kristin Higson-Hughes, Senior Features Editor, Women's World Magazine: "Just as there is no timetable to grief, there certainly is no checklist on how to recover strength and joy after suffering a loss. Here you will find authentic, candid, trustworthy, and--perhaps most pertinent of all--pragmatic advice promising that although the landscape of life may forever be changed, the future can still hold purpose, beauty, and magic. With a signature style all her own, Carole Brody Fleet "trains" you to find yourself again (hint: there's no wrong path, but some are healthier for your soul!). Together, you will navigate everything from social media to financial matters to the possibility of finding love again. Sure, it can feel impossible to do, and even more so to find answers, but sign up, dear recruit, and discover this book's wit and wisdom, and its author's enormous-as-the-universe heart!"

Kim Iversen, nationally syndicated radio show host: "Carole is an angel, not just an expert. Many of us have no clue what to say to a loved one going through tremendous loss. We sit by and watch helplessly as they struggle with their 'new normal'. Carole's book is a must read; not just for widows, but for those of us who love a widow as well. As a relationship radio talk show host, I have always had words to comfort and guide someone through every type of heartache-----every heartache except the death of a spouse. This type of loss leaves many of us speechless. Finally, someone who knows what to say when the rest of us do not."

Corporate Giant Coca-Cola Wants In On the CBD ‘Wellness Beverage’ Market


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Infused with the most effective water-soluble CBD for endurance athletes, packed with naturally derived vitamins, minerals &  electrolytes, without the counter-effective junk found in your average sports drink or soda.  OLEO  products contain zero THC and therefore are safe for anyone needing to pass drug screening tests.

SEATTLE, WA, SEPT. 20, 2018    OLEO is a CBD ‘wellness beverage’ providing hydration without the 'high'. Containing zero THC and producing no psychoactive 'head high' effect, OLEO products are safe for law enforcement, active military, competitive athletes or anyone needing to pass drug screening tests. With a provisional patent for the powdered cannabinoid formulation method initially filed in 2014, OLEO has been researching and producing micro-encapsulated CBD (powdered water-soluble CBD) beverage mixes for over three years.

Particularly newsworthy timing with Coca-Cola revealing their interest in releasing a CBD wellness beverage earlier this week, your readers will be interested to learn of OLEO’s existing and readily available collection of CBD wellness beverages. Read the full article on Coca-Cola's CBD interest from BNN Bloomberg here.

OLEO’s lightweight, single-serving stick packs - perfect to toss in a purse, athletic bag or hiking pack - make on-the-go hydration and your daily dose of CBD a breeze.  Consumer-ready products include OLEO’s Coconut Water Mix, three flavors of the antioxidant-packed Rooibos Tea Mix (a caffeinated Raspberry and two caffeine-free flavors, Passion Fruit & Tangerine), and the flavorless Original Mix that can be blended seamlessly into any drink or meal, all with 25mg of water-soluble OleoCBD™ per serving. OLEO products can now be purchased nationwide by visiting www.OLEOlife.com/shop and range in price from $3.75 to $90 depending on serving size.

OLEO’s patent-pending cannabis technology will drive the future of mainstream CBD consumption. The revolutionary micro-encapsulation method delivers water-soluble CBD into their collection of powdered beverage mixes allowing for heightened bioavailability, or bodily absorption, when compared to existing CBD oils, tinctures, capsules and edibles currently on the market. Further clinical study results regarding micro-encapsulation will be released in late 2018 as per the OLEO team’s research influence and efforts.

If you'd like to learn more, check out the OLEO Product Press Release here.

Contact Brittany J. Confer at EMRLDpr@gmail.com for media samples.

 

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Additional Press Materials

Link:  PRweb Press Release “OLEO Appoints New Leadership Welcoming Skyler Bissell, Former Amazon & Boeing Employee, to Chief Executive Officer”
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About the Company

OLEO, Inc. is a biotechnology company thoughtfully designing fast-acting, water-soluble CBD products with purpose and intention for the active lifestyle community. OLEO offers a collection of powdered beverages infused with their active ingredient OleoCBD™, including an all-natural Coconut Water Mix, an antioxidant Rooibos Tea Mix, and a flavorless CBD powder called Original Mix.  OleoCBD™ is created with a patent-pending micro-encapsulation technology that masks any bitter aftertaste and showcases its effects within 20 minutes. With a provisional patent for the powdered cannabinoid formulation method filed in 2014, OLEO, Inc. was founded quickly thereafter in 2015 and began mass-producing micro-encapsulated cannabinoids for the hemp & cannabis markets by 2017. OLEO plays a tremendous role in the advancement of cannabinoid technology, testing standards, and consumer product offerings, helping to make the cannabinoid and plant medicine industry more trusted, beneficial and approachable for all.

The Death Of The Angry Black Woman Invites Self-Reflection; Helps Women Learn How To Bury Their Anger And Embrace A New Self  

Charlotte, NC, September 20, 2018 ― Charlotte pastor and face of the popular Car Chronicles Movement, Jameliah Young-Mitchell has penned The Death of the Angry Black Woman—a book published by Warren Publishing that discusses stereotypes faced by African-American women. The book released at #1 on Amazon.com for New Releases in the Anger Management category.

Anger can get the best of many women, but when anger erupts into rage and leads to shouting, fighting, and name-calling, it's time to look within and make a change. The Death of the Angry Black Woman boldly acknowledges stereotypes faced by women in the black community and uncovers the seeds that lead many to live anger-filled lives. Instilled with Biblical scripture and jaw-dropping honesty, this debut book from Pastor Jameliah Young-Mitchell, the voice behind the popular Car Chronicles Movement, will empower you to bury your anger, reject false labels, and embrace the new you.

"I wrote this book for all the women out there who are dealing with anger that they have yet to find the source of,” said Young-Mitchell. "Many women in the black community come from backgrounds of abuse, mistreatment, violence––and they become fighters. Through my book I hope to be that voice in their head, the one we all hear but rarely acknowledge, encouraging them to move on, let go of anger, reject hateful labels, embrace their powerful femininity, and live the life God intended them to live.”

Pastor Jameliah Young-Mitchell is the daughter of the late Evangelist Violetta B. Young and Pastor James I. Young, and grew up in Brooklyn, NY, as the youngest of four kids. She has preached across the United States and internationally and is the pastor of Unity Church Charlotte. Young-Mitchell is an experienced keynote speaker for women's empowerment, teen and youth mentoring, corporate America, and relationships. She is the voice behind the popular Car Chronicles Movement where she can be seen live on Facebook Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Young-Mitchell is the proud mother of a son and daughter and resides in Charlotte, NC, with her husband, Calvin W. Mitchell.

The Death of the Angry Black Woman is available at warrenpublishing.net, Amazon.com, or wherever books are sold. Jameliah Young-Mitchell is available for book signings and interviews.

The Death of the Angry Black Woman
978-1943258-92-5
Released: July 2018
Soft Cover
$15.00

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Select excerpts from many five-star reviews on Amazon.com:

"This book is an awesome read! The transparency and life examples of Pastor Jameliah Young- Mitchell gives [sic] the reader a firsthand view of what an overcomer looks like. There is something for everyone to learn and apply to their lives to become better people.”

"At first I wasn't interested in reading this book because I felt that I was not 'Angry' but as I read I discovered that I was angry and suffered some of the same things but learned how to mask the pain. This book allowed me to begin the process of a new me. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is in need of refocusing.”

"I recently joined a book club with a few other ladies and this was one of the first books recommended. I could relate to a lot of the content in the book and was able to dig a little deeper and have a little self-reflection afterwards. I highly recommend this!”

"I liked everything about the book. From the start to the end... it's a mind-blowing moment for real I tell you! This is a 10-star book.”

"This book is just awesome. It has definitely set me free, it has been a blessing to My Mind & Soul.”

"[Jameliah] is very candid in this book. She has a way of leading, teaching, and encouraging, all while openly acknowledging that she too is still learning. It is written in such a way that EVERYBODY can understand. I love it!!”

In a World Full of Fad Diets, Americans Should Focus on Fiber

 

Quick – think of a fad diet. You can probably think of several right away. We know the names by heart, almost as a shorthand of quick weight loss options. Each of these diets are brands unto themselves, and thousands of Americans turn to them each day in an attempt to lose weight, and by extension, become healthier.

As we do so, we miss the forest for the trees. None of these diets – and there’s a new one every week – are as healthy a weight-loss alternative as simply adding fiber to your diet.

The Benefits of Fiber in Your Diet

On average, Americans eat 11 grams of fiber in their diet each day. But health organizations, ranging from the American Heart Association, the National Cancer Institute and the American Diabetes Association recommend a daily intake of 30 to 40 grams. There are many reasons for this recommendation.

First and foremost, fiber is critically important for heart health. Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health recommends an increase in soluble fiber – the kind that dissolves in water – to lower both glucose levels and cholesterol. Consider nuts, berries and even oatmeal in this category.

For digestive health, Harvard recommends an increase in your daily consumption of non-soluble fiber. Think of whole wheat bread, carrots, couscous, and legumes.

Finally, a recent study published by the L.A. Times notes that increasing fiber by just five grams a day led to a loss of nearly five pounds in participants.

An Easy Fiber Solution

So with so many benefits for a diet that’s high in fiber, why do so many Americans fall short? The answers vary, but for most, it comes down to one constant – time. Americans are constantly on the move, and taking the time to eat right is not always in the cards.

However, while there are healthy ways for even the busiest among us to get the fiber, and the health benefits that we need, many Americans may not want to do them. You can drop the potato chips and replace them with raw vegetables. Instead of drinking fruit juices, you can eat whole fruits instead. But the simplest change may be adding fiber supplements to your daily routine. There are many options, but only one was invented with cholesterol and heart health in mind – Cholesterade®.

Invented and patented by University of Florida scientist Dr. J. Robert Cade (also the inventor of Gatorade), Cholesterade® is an easy fiber solution, one that provides the benefits of both soluble and insoluble fiber. It even helps you lose weight. Take the time to learn more by visiting Cholesterade’s website today. Your heart and your waistline will be glad you did!

 

CordovaCann to purchase 4 million convertible preferred shares of NWN Inc.

Commercial cannabis sales utilizing NWN's technology expected in 2019

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESSWIRE / September 17, 2018 / CordovaCann Corp. (CSE: CDVA) (OTCQB: LVRLF) ("Cordova" or the "Company"), a cannabis-focused consumer products company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent (the "LOI") to form a strategic partnership with NWN Inc. ("NWN"). This new partnership will allow Cordova to license from NWN industry-leading cannabinoid technology and intellectual property for use in a number of U.S. jurisdictions currently served by Cordova. Furthermore, Cordova has also agreed to make a strategic investment in NWN by purchasing 4 million convertible preferred shares of NWN at a price of one Canadian Dollar ($1.00) per preferred share.

NWN is a privately-held Canadian company that is conducting research on the effects of cannabinoids to develop novel compilations and formulations of cannabis-derived products for global commercial use. NWN's intellectual property and product development initiatives are focused on the manufacturing of consistent cannabinoid derivative products. NWN also conducts research on the genetic properties of cannabis to develop genetically differentiated cannabis plants that improve yields and enhance specific attributes of cultivated flower.

Pursuant to the LOI, Cordova will make a strategic investment in NWN of four million Canadian Dollars to purchase 4 million convertible preferred shares of NWN at a price of one Canadian Dollar ($1.00) per preferred share (each, a "Preferred Share") for a total equity investment of approximately 10% of NWN on a fully diluted basis. Each Preferred Share shall be convertible to one common share of NWN, subject to appropriate adjustments for any stock splits, consolidations or other recapitalizations. Cordova's investment in NWN will be made in two tranches; a first tranche of 500,000 Preferred Shares immediately upon signing of the LOI and second tranche of 3.5 million Preferred Shares on or before December 31, 2018. Furthermore, NWN has granted Cordova a right of first refusal to participate in any future equity offerings of NWN. Cordova and NWN also have a common officer and director, Mr. Nathan Nienhuis, further strengthening the relationship.

The LOI also stipulates that NWN will grant Cordova a license to the technologies and intellectual property for production of NWN's genetically differentiated flower and the manufacturing and distribution of NWN's resulting cannabis derivative products that can be sub-licensed to the Company's third-party operating partners. This license will be granted on traditional commercial licensing terms. Cordova will initially hold exclusive licenses in the states of California, Colorado and Oregon. Furthermore, Cordova will also have rights to exclusive licenses in Nevada and Washington as Cordova develops a substantial presence in those markets, and the opportunity for other exclusive or non-exclusive licenses as Cordova enters additional markets globally.

"We believe uniform product consistency obtained by precise product formulation is critical for the cannabis industry globally in the coming years," stated Mr. Taz Turner, CEO of Cordova. "NWN is an industry leader in pursuing this strategy through its application of rigorous scientific research and its development of intellectual property. We are pleased that NWN has chosen to partner with Cordova to utilize its technology and IP in our markets and are excited to introduce these products in the coming year."

"NWN's technologies will result in a major competitive advantage for Cordova. The genetic technologies can produce cannabis plants with higher concentrations of active pharmaceutical ingredients, improving the quality of our products sold into the dried flower market and can significantly increase our cannabinoid yields for extraction. NWN's formulation technologies can assist in the manufacturing of uniformly consistent products across the spectrum of cannabinoid-derived products including vape liquids, distillates, concentrates, edibles and drinks. Furthermore, it is expected that NWN's intellectual property will be able to control the intensity, duration and other variables of the consumer experience. As the legal cannabis industry grows globally, consumers and patients are becoming more discerning about their purchases and there is a greater emphasis on controlled and responsible use of cannabis-related products," stated Mr. Turner.

"These licenses will allow Cordova to reduce its R&D budget significantly as the ongoing development of novel compilations and formulations of cannabinoids and cannabis genetic research will be funded and progressed by NWN. Furthermore, by investing in NWN, Cordova will retain an indirect ownership stake in any intellectual property that is created in the course of these developments and will have the ability to increase its ownership stake over time if we choose to do so," concluded Mr. Turner.

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About CordovaCann Corp.

CordovaCann Corp. is a Canadian-domiciled company focused on building a leading, diversified cannabis products business across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. Cordova primarily provides services and investment capital to the processing and production vertical markets of the cannabis industry.

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