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Apocaps is available at Amazon.com
July 27, 2010
Apocaps CX is now available from Amazon.com
We are delighted to report that Apocaps CX, our first formulation designed for dogs is now being sold at Amazon.com. Sales have been brisk and people from all over the United States have been purchasing the capsules which come packaged in a 90-count bottle.
We have had a number of requests to make Apocaps available in other countries. We are exploring those options now.
Dog lovers in the United States can order Apocaps CX from Amazon now and they qualify for Amazon’s free shipping program. In addition, next day delivery is also available from Amazon.
ABC’s Shark Tank Features Veterinarian’s Product which Claims to Prevent Cancer in Pets
October 8, 2009
ABC’s business reality show Shark Tank featured a veterinarian who has a product that he claims prevents cancer in pets. The vet’s name is Dr. R. Geoffrey Broderick and his company is Cornucopia Express.
The sharks are interested in the concept, but in the end do not invest because they say that the vet doesn’t have scientific proof to back up his claims. That is interesting to us for a couple of reasons:
1. This validates that what Functional Nutriments is doing in terms of helping dogs with cancer is noteworthy.
2. It legitimates the business opportunity in that the sharks on Shark Tank see this as a worthwhile venture to invest in. (If you have seen the show, you already know that Kevin O’Leary is the sharkiest of any of the sharks on the program and he seems to be the most interested in the company.)
Functional Nutriments is raising capital to bring our dog nutraceutical to market. It is called Apocaps™ and was invented by Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, a world-reknown dog cancer veterinarian and author. Our nutraceutical has already undergone clinical studies and test marketing. The results are stellar. (We wish that we would have known about Shark Tank when they were casting last August. The sharks would have liked our science.)
We are currently finishing out our A-round and qualified accredited investors may contact us directly to learn more about owning a piece of the company.
To discover more about Apocaps™ and what makes this such a ground-breaking nutraceutical, please read this article on Apocaps™ and Apoptosis.
Read more about canine cancer at DogCancerBlog.com which is written by Dr. Dressler and is the first site dog lovers turn to when they get the diagnosis that their dog has cancer.
Attention Dog Owners: Apocaps™ is not yet available to the general public. We sold out of our pilot batch. Please join our priority waiting list and we will notify you as soon as Apocaps are available. Join the waiting list at Apocaps.com
For additional information, call 1-888-936-4226.
Investing in Functional Nutriments with Hawaii Tax Incentives
March 27, 2009
This video explains Hawaii Act 221 which is a tax incentive that Functional Nutriments is using to encourage investment in our company from both Hawaii and mainland-based investors.
I am posting this here because a number of people have asked about Act 221 and how it helps us reach our goal of helping dogs and dog lovers.
Newfoundland with Fibrosarcoma gets Help from Supplement
February 27, 2009
Here is a testimonial that just came in. It is from the owner of Sebastian, an 11-year-old Newfoundland who lives in upstate New York.
>Our 11 year old Newfoundland was recently diagnosed with
>fibrosarcoma. There were obvious tumors present in his mouth. Soon
>after this diagnosis, we had the opportunity to start treatment with
>”Dragon Paw.” After just two weeks, we noticed that the tumor had
>shrunk subtantially. Now, after four weeks, the tumor continues to
>improve and we have not observed any detrimental side effects. He
>seems to be as energetic and contented as ever.
Maui Weekly Newspaper Feature
January 10, 2009
Maui Weekly featured Dr. Dressler and Functional Nutriments in its first edition of 2009. The article is reprinted below, or you can read it online at the Maui Weekly website.
Maui Vet Works to Cure Canine Cancer
By Jill Burrow
Dr. Demian Dressler grew up on Maui. Because his family loved animals and they lived in a remote part of the island, Demian spent his childhood surrounded by chickens goats and guinea pigs, ponies, chinchillas and peacocks. But, he said, “My dogs were the chosen ones. Or, they chose me. Each one was a gift and friend as we spent our days trudging through the Maui wilderness.”
It isn’t surprising that Dressler realized he wanted to become “a doctor for animals” at the tender age of six.
Graduating in the top quarter of his class at Cornell University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Dressler began his career in New York and then returned to the islands to practice on O‘ahu. In 2003, he came home to Maui to open his own veterinary hospital. After six years, his client list continues to expand, and Dressler, along with his associate Dr. Kim Thomson-Kerr, care for an endless variety of Maui’s furry family members.
Dressler’s special interest in dogs led him to question why he continued to see increasing numbers of dogs with cancerous tumors. Cancer continues to be the No. 1 cause of death in dogs; one in three will contract the disease. And, in some breeds (such as golden retrievers), 75 percent die from the disease.
It appears that there are more incidences of cancer in dogs today than a decade ago. There are so many, in fact, there exists a prevalent belief that all older dogs will suffer from some form of cancer.
After years of observing dogs with similar conditions, Dressler began to realize the limitations of today’s treatment options. Moreover, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can be costly and often do little to increase life expectancy. These treatments usually added only a few months to the dog’s lifespan.
Always “thinking outside of the box,” Dressler is convinced that cancer in dogs and humans can be eradicated by pursuing what he calls a “full-spectrum treatment approach.” This approach can be explained as the combination of conventional treatment methods with alternative medicine that stresses deficiency correction, nutrition and lifestyle issues.
“The key is investigation and avoiding attachment to certain viewpoints,” said Dressler. “Only in this way can we create new ideas and evolve at a decent pace.”
Dr. Dressler’s intense studies and focused scientific research coupled with the belief that cures and non-toxic remissions exist as real possibilities has led to the formulation of an all-natural plant derived supplement, which has been shown to reduce tumor growth in cancer patients. In addition, preliminary cases have shown non-toxic relief from orthopedic issues such as hip dysplasia, stiffness, back pain and arthritis. (For more information on the supplement and the trials, go to www.functionalnutriments.com.)
South Shore Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking dogs that have been diagnosed with cancer for ongoing clinical trials using Dressler’s food supplement. The hospital will offer free cancer treatment for dogs on Maui that qualify for the study. Pet owners who would like their dogs to be included in these trials are asked to phone the hospital at 874-3422 for complete information.
Results from these trials will be included in Dr. Dressler’s upcoming book, The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, Beyond Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation. This definitive publication on dog cancer is currently being edited and will be released early this year.
For owners who feel overwhelmed by their dog’s diagnosis, and those who need information and guidance with first stage cancer care, Dr. Dressler offers The Dog Cancer Coping Guide. (To purchase and download this guide, go to either www.dogcancercopingguide.com or www.dogcancervet.com.) Dr. Dressler’s blog can be accessed at www.dogcancerblog.com. The blog features up-to-date and hard-to-find news associated with this disease.
South Shore Veterinary clinic offers full-service medicine and surgery. The office is located in the Azeka I Shopping Center near the Kihei Post Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For appointments or further information, call 874-3422.
