Komal Herbals' All Natural Superfoods and Supplements Now Available at Select Whole Foods Markets

Komal Herbals, the maker of premium quality Ayurvedic-inspired all natural products, announced that select North Atlantic Whole Foods Markets® will be adding its Kazana Super Nutrition Bars, Exotic Cashews and the AyurBest™ dietary supplement - Praas Anti-Aging Herbal Tonic to the store shelves of twenty-six Whole Foods Markets in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Komal Herbals' Kazana Whole Foods wellness line and AyurBest all natural supplements are the choice for living a longer, healthier and happier lifestyle. For more information, go to www.komalherbals.com.
Komal Herbals' line of new Ayurveda-inspired herbal and natural products are made using all natural ingredients such as whole herbs and spices. Ayurveda is a natural healthcare system that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and uses the inherent principles of nature to bring the body back into equilibrium.

Kazana bars are available in 5 mouth-watering flavors:

• Chai. Indian Chai flavor made from the highest quality blend of herbs and spices - a real treat for the discerning Chai lover.
• Mango Coconut. Tropical flavors are refreshing, original, and a surprising treat for the taste buds. Pack a bar in your child's lunch to give them the energy they need for the day.
• Pistachio. The combination of pistachios and a secret spice delivers a powerful and satisfying pistachio flavor like you have never tasted before.
• Cashew Curry. A unique savory sweetness flavored with exotic Indian spices packed full of nutrients.
• Cocoa Chip. Pure, dark chocolate and nuts is a dream come true for the true chocolate lover and it's a great way to treat yourself to chocolate without the guilt.
• Delicious line of fresh exotic cashews, roasted and seasoned with a spice blend of turmeric, black pepper and a variety of Himalayan rock salts to provide the necessary minerals and trace elements that are essential to good health and digestion. Exotic cashews are available in two tasty flavors: Himalayan Secret and Sweet 'n' Sour.

The AyurBest Ayurvedic dietary supplement now available at Whole Food Markets is Praas Anti-Aging Herbal Tonic. Prass contains the ancient Himalayan super fruit Amalaki (also known as Amla berry or Indian Gooseberry) known for its powerful health benefits and 40 rejuvenating herbs and spices, to create a restorative anti-aging herbal tonic that helps to restore youth, vigor and vitality.

"Komal Herbals is pleased to be added to the store shelves of Whole Foods Markets," says Hasmukh Parekh, president of Komal Herbals, Inc. "This represents a significant milestone for our business. Whole Foods is a well-known and highly respected grocery chain that emphasizes the healthiest, organic and natural products available. The AyurBest line of all natural products and our line of Kazana Whole Foods are an excellent choice for customers who desire high-end, health-conscious products."

FDA Approves EVOLENCE®, a New Generation Collagen-Based Facial Filler

“EVOLENCE^® represents a new generation of facial fillers, an innovative structural agent providing beautiful, immediate results by replacing the collagen lost with long-lasting, naturally sourced collagen,” said Annie Heremans, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President, responsible for the Company’s research and development of the Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology franchises. “We are pleased to enter the U.S. aesthetic space with a differentiated dermal filler designed for optimal patient outcomes. Given our rich heritage in skin care and commitment to science, we anticipate EVOLENCE^® will be a welcome addition to current aesthetic treatment options.”

EVOLENCE^® will be introduced throughout the second half of 2008, in coordination with physician training, to ensure optimal patient satisfaction and outcomes.

EVOLENCE^® represents a breakthrough in aesthetics. As one of nature’s most fundamental and abundant building blocks, collagen comprises up to 80% of the dermis and it helps maintain skin strength, structure and support. Collagen naturally breaks down as a person ages, leading to the appearance of wrinkles, lines and folds.

EVOLENCE^® is an advanced collagen-based structural dermal filler that provides long-lasting treatment of moderate to deep facial wrinkles folds, such as nasolabial folds. The results of treatment with EVOLENCE^® are immediate, with little to no downtime post-treatment and clinically proven to last through six months. Additional data for 12-month duration approval is being filed with the FDA.

This new generation collagen filler is intended for injection into the mid-to-deep dermis for the correction of moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. The most common side effects of EVOLENCE^® injections are usually injection-site related and include mild swelling, redness, and pain. Other rare side effects include the development of small areas of firmness under the skin at the treated sites that may be noticed when the areas are pressed upon.

The Process Of Skin Aging

Skin aging is as inevitable as death. We all go through the process but the difference is the fact that we all go through it at different times and at different levels.

Some people look old when they are still in their early 20s while others look so young that people always mistake them for someone a decade younger. Some will already show signs of aging in the skin of their faces while others will have their manifestations in their general health and memory.

Genes play a large part in the way the skin ages. There are some families that look younger than they really are while there are others who are already mature looking. Race may also be a factor. Asian skin is vastly better compared to the skin of Caucasians. Although it is more sensitive to the sun, Asian is better when it comes to elasticity and suppleness. This is the reason why Asian people are so young looking.

In addition to what we get from our hereditary lineage, some factors in the environment also affect the way our skin ages. The weather for instance can have subtle effects on the skin. Extremely cold weather can dry the skin the same way that too much sun does. The same goes for the food that we eat.

Despite having thousands of literature available about skin aging, there are actually just three facts that you need to know about aging skin.

The first one is that the sun is your number one enemy. The UV rays of the sun are bad for the skin. It can cause dryness, scaling and the appearance of sun spots. Ultimately, skin cancer may also be developed. So it is important that you always protect your skin from the rays by using sun block.

The second important detail is the fact that any inflammation on the skin can do undue damage permanently. Examples of these inflammations are acne, allergies and even eczema. In addition to resulting to irregular pigmentation of the skin, inflammations can also lead to the loss of collagen in the skin, a substance that is needed for skin renewal.

The third important thing that you should remember about skin aging is the fact that smoking, aside from destroying the lungs, can also lead to wrinkles and other signs of skin aging. This is because a substance in cigarettes can rob the body of its much needed vitamin C, a substance that also aids in cell regeneration.