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Susan Lark, MD, and Healthy Directions, LLC create formula to support overall brain health, mental performance, and memory

POTOMAC, Md., July 7, 2004—Susan Lark, MD, noted medical researcher, clinical nutritionist and women's health practitioner, has formulated a new nutritional supplement for women called Daily Balance Memory Answer, designed to nourish the brain and enhance women's ability to focus, concentrate, recall details and stay mentally motivated and sharp. Dr. Lark's memory formula is available exclusively through Doctors' Preferred, Inc. (DPI), a subsidiary of Healthy Directions, LLC, one of the largest North American direct-mail supplement distributors.

"Starting in their thirties, many women experience a noticeable decrease in their attention span and their ability to recall a name or word that's on the tip of their tongue," says Dr. Lark. "My patients often complain of a distracted feeling and slower thought processing."

While a healthy diet and moderate exercise can help improve memory, Dr. Lark has brought together eight nutrients that also play a key role.

Daily Balance Memory Answer includes:

• Chinese Skullcap and Acacia — Known as Lasoperin™, a proprietary herbal blend that has been the subject of a recent study. Preliminary findings suggest Lasoperin™ improves focus, attention and speed of processing.
• DMAE — Used by the body to create choline, possibly the most crucial nutrient for proper brain function, an essential building block for acetylcholine (ALC) and the neurotransmitter responsible for thinking and memory.
• Tyrosine — By enhancing levels of dopamine, the "cheerleader" neurotransmitter in your brain that makes you feel energized and motivated, this nutrient helps promote mental functioning under stress.
• Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) — ALA, along with Lasoperin™ and ALC complete a trio of powerful antioxidants that can pass through the blood-brain barrier to help neutralize free radicals and help keep individual brain cells healthy and active.
• Ginkgo biloba — A "memory" herb that enhances blood circulation to the brain. A recent study suggests it improves attention and performance on memory tests of post-menopausal women.
• Folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 — Nutrients that convert the amino acid homocysteine into the building blocks for neurotransmitters.

"This formula can make a tremendous difference in the way women enjoy their busy lives," says Dr. Lark. "With all of the exciting advancements in brain health, mental fog is not something we have to live with anymore."

Dr. Lark has devoted her career to raising awareness of women's health issues, such as obesity, hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis. She pioneered the use of women's self-care treatments based on diet, nutrition, exercise and stress management, and has penned a number of books, including The Estrogen Decision and her most recent title, which she co-authored, The Chemistry of Success: Six Secrets of Peak Performance.

Her monthly newsletter, Women's Wellness Today, with a circulation of more than 135,000 subscribers, and her web site, www.drlark.com, are dedicated to educating and empowering women to make the best choices for optimum health. Online visitors may sign up for Dr. Lark's free biweekly e-newsletter, which presents breaking health news along with lifestyle tips, easy recipes and simple exercises for health and well-being.

Healthy Directions, LLC is the recognized leader in providing authoritative health solutions to consumers. In addition to producing online resources and publishing newsletters, Healthy Directions, LLC encompasses its subsidiary, Doctors’ Preferred, Inc. (DPI), a vitamin and nutritional supplement business that markets primarily through direct mail. Located in the Greater Washington, D.C., area, Healthy Directions, LLC (www.healthydirections.com) is a leading publisher in America. The company provides quality products and services for the health marketplaces.