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Mission Statement Medical
Panel Manufacturing
and Quality Control
United Medical Network is the country's leading distributor
of custom health solutions. As medicine moves towards customized
treatments and protocols, United Medical Network is in the forefront
of this great movement. It is expanding it's current distributor
base nationwide and will soon cover the entire US. Our medical
advisory board stays informed of the latest and best new programs
in preventative health care.
United Medical Network Mission Statement:
"United Medical Network
is dedicated to offering everyone the latest in custom
health care
solutions, products
and programs."
Dr. Gregory Pouls

Degrees: Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College-West
Fellow, International College of Nutrition
Accomplishments:
2002- Present. Directed the transformation of our company,
dba Health Enhancement, from a central-office based in California,
to an internet-based virtual office that ties our Hawaii based
offices (or from any computer anywhere) to our shipping and
receiving warehouse and office in California.
2002- Research & Product Development, Educational and
Motivational Speaker, TREK Alliance, Inc.
2001- Honored with a Fellowship to the International College
of Nutrition in “recognition of significant contributions
for the advancement of nutritional sciences.”
2000- 2001 Host and on-air nutritional educator, the “Eternal
Health” show, ShopNBC.
Completed over 100 hours of live broadcasts to millions of Americans.
1999-2000- Co-author, “The Supplement Shopper, The Complete
User’s Guide That Takes The
Guesswork Out Of Choosing The Best Supplements For 50+ Health Conditions.” (Future
Medicine Publishing)
1996- present Research & Internet Content Development,
Product Development, Nutritional & Clinical Consultant
for numerous national and international pharmaceutical and
nutritional companies.
1996- present Research & Development & owner of ‘Healthy
Alternatives Plus’ dietary nutritional supplements.
1995- present Co-owner of Health Enhancement, nutritional
sourcing agent and
formulator, manufacturer and distributor.
1991- present Co-founder: Health Enhancement Center, doctor
of chiropractic & clinical nutrition, natural health education,
public lecturer.
Major Areas of Interest
Human biochemistry and physiology, specifically related to diet and nutrition.
Researching current breakthroughs in the field of nutrition; unique formulas
and products.
Researching, compiling, condensing and formatting referenced nutritional and
technical information, so the ‘average’ person can understand it.
Preparing nutritional newsletters, product labels, logos, and referenced promotional
materials.
Researching the effects of human-made chemicals on human health and the natural
environment.
Researching environmental or ‘solution oriented’ companies for
the best quality products available: nutritional supplementation, natural cleaning
products, chemical-free personal-care products, body and skin care products,
air and water filtration.
National and international promotion and distribution of dietary nutritional
supplements, solution-oriented environmental and personal care products.
National and international travel, public speaking, educating people about
key concepts related to nutrition and health, humor.
Brief History
Between July 1991 and June 1996 I was in private practice
as a doctor of chiropractic. My wife, Maile, and I founded
the ‘Health Enhancement Center’. Maile has earned
her M.S. and PhD in biochemistry, nutrition and fitness. In
our practice we used a holistic approach where I would assess
structural, physical, and biomechanical function, while Maile
would assess individual body chemistry, diet, nutrition, habits
and addictions, and lifestyle. After the first few years in
practice, Maile and I began to notice that many of the symptoms
that people were presenting to us with (headaches, fatigue,
depression, flu-like symptoms, skin rashes, respiratory problems,
allergies, and increased chemical sensitivities) could be attributed
to specific nutritional deficiencies and environmental chemical
exposure. In 1993, for the benefit of our patients I began
researching environmental and occupational health and sought
out the companies who provided the best solutions in the form
of water filtration, air filtration, natural cleaning products,
and chemical-free personal use products (toothpaste, shampoo,
soaps, etc.). In 1994, I began giving informal lectures on “chemical
exposure and health, nutrition and solutions” to our
patients at our center. Giving these lectures I found out two
things: first, that the general public knows there are problems
with our environment, but most believe that our government
is protecting us, and our environments. Most people are completely
ignorant about nutritional deficiencies and their link to environmental
chemical stress as a causative factor in many health conditions.
Most people are not aware of the chronic, low-dose chemical
exposure we get in our own homes from personal, daily-use and
common household products. Second, I learned that I enjoy researching,
speaking, writing, and educating people about these subjects.
I now consider this to be my mission in life.
Books Authored or co-authored:
1997-99: Co-authored (with Maile), “The Supplement Shopper”,
a comprehensive review of over 50 health conditions, our own
clinical experience with individual nutritional ingredients
and formulas, and comparative study of thousands of American
nutritional supplements- by condition. Published by Future
Medicine Publishing.
1997: Wrote text for “The Detergent Deterrent” for Top Marketing,
Inc. This book is intended to be an educational motivational tool for the distributors
and consumers of ‘The Laundry Solution’, a natural alternative
to traditional laundry detergents. The book covers the history, manufacturers,
and mechanics and structure of laundry detergent.
Also included are the environmental and human health effects of detergent exposure
and pollution, a list of the chemicals commonly used in detergent manufacturing,
and a specific list of symptoms caused by exposure to each chemical.
1995: Wrote “Chemicals and Human Health, a Family Guide”.
This book included a review of current regulations, hazards,
symptom guide and diagnostic tests for Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
(MCS), indoor air quality information, risk assessment of chemicals
in our environment, home environmental toxicity survey, how
to create a safe environment in your home, and a suggested
reading list. Also included are fact filled reviews of chemicals
found in traditional daily-use personal care items (and symptoms
of exposure to them). Products review includes:
Laundry room and under sinks: Laundry detergent, liquid and powdered bleaches
products, and stain/spot remover.
Bathroom: Shampoo, and dandruff shampoo, conditioner, styling mousse, hair
spray, bubble bath, deodorant soaps, fluoride toothpaste, mouthwash, breath
spray, and cosmetics.
Household cleaning products: Ammonia based & all-purpose cleaners, glass
cleaner, disinfectants, furniture polish, air ‘fresheners’, and
dishwashing detergent.
1992-93: Co-wrote, “Health is Wealth”, a comprehensive
book offering a comparison study of the most effective supplemental
products nationwide. Extensive consultation and research was
necessary to compile accurate data for this study, reviewing
450 health companies and thousands of products.
Dr. Maile Pouls

Ph.D. Nutrition.
She is a clinical nutritionist, health educator, and co-founder
of the Health Enhancement Center, owner of Global Nutriceuticals
and formulator and manufacturer of custom dietary formulas.
Her nutritional practice currently serves thousands of patients
worldwide. She developed personalized nutritional programs
using enzyme therapy and a wide variety of nutrients to optimize
body chemistry. As a nutritionist, she maintains a large inventory
of nutrients utilizing 68 different enzyme formulas and over
2500 therapeutic vitamin, mineral, herb formulas and nutritional
supplements from over 300 different health companies. Her clinical
experience has allowed her to gain the knowledge to understand
the unique combinations of nutrients for specific health conditions.
Over the past fifteen years, she has been using a 24-hour
urinalysis, blood panels, stool & saliva analysis, physical
exams, extensive symptomatology charts, nutritional and supplemental
diaries to evaluate my patients' digestive and biochemical
deficiencies and needs. She worked with most of her patients
between four to six months. In this time, we do periodic re-evaluations
to monitor progress and adjust protocol. Her training has been
expanded to include chemistry balancing, enzyme therapy, diet
and nutritional planning, cellular, liver and colon detoxification,
addictions, allergies, candida therapies, athletic, weight
and obesity management, and alternative solutions to household
and environmental toxins.
Accomplishments
Independent Sourcing Agent & Nutritional Formulator: Capable
of providing educational training, booklets, and videos to
staff and distributors.
(Enzyme Formulas, Chinese & Ayurevedic Herbals, Western Herbals, Weight
Loss Products, Metabolic Detoxification, Anti-Aging Products, Athletic Nutritional
Formulas, Skin & Body Products)
Because of her extensive clinical experience and research,
she has been asked by a variety of companies to formulate supplements
using specific combinations of nutrients that I have found
to be consistently effective for a wide range of conditions.
Nutritional Product Formulator
1999-2000 Research & Development for Nuvanta PTE, LTD
(Nutritional Co. based in Singapore)
1997- Present Research, Development & Owner for Healthy
Alternatives Plus
(Nutritional supplements)
1997- Present Research & Development for Extreme Health
Inc.
(oral chelation formulas)
1997- Present Research & Development for Extended Health
(oral chelation formulas)
1996- 1997 Research & Development for Alternative Therapies
Inc.
(nutritional supplements)
Clinical Nutritionist, Enzyme Therapist, Educator
2001- Present Member, Board of Directors, Women's Care: A
Cancer Educational, Referral, and Support Services. Sanat Cruz,
CA.
1986- Present Manage nutritional practice of over 1500 patients
worldwide,
M.D.'s, Dentists, Alternative Health Practitioners and general
Public. Receive national referrals from the following professionals, including
but not limited to: Oncologists, General Practitioners, Pediatricians, Chiropractors,
Acupuncturists, Dentists, and Naturopathic Physicians, and international referrals
from General Practitioners (Germany) and Nutritional Consultants (Switzerland).
1996- 1997 Consultant for Harmony International, Shanghai,
China.
Research & Development for health products.
1994-1997 Nutritional consultant for First Lady Spa in Soquel,
CA.
Author or Contributing Author
"Understanding Anxiety and Insomnia", (Contemporary
Oral Hygiene Magazine), Feb. 2002.
"Natural Medicine Guide to Autism", (Hampton Roads
Publishing), 2002. Contributing author.
"Understanding Stress and Fatigue", (Contemporary
Oral Hygiene Magazine), Nov. 2001.
"Understanding Digestion, Assimilation and Enzyme Nutrition",
(The Connection Magazine), October 2001.
"The Supplement Shopper, The Complete User's Guide That
Takes The Guesswork Out Of Choosing The Best Supplements For
50+ Health Conditions." (Future Medicine Publishing) 1999-2000-
Co-author,
"Weight Loss" (Future Medicine Publishing), 2000.
Contributing author.
"Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalagia & Environmental Illness" (Future
Medicine Publishing), 1998. Contributing author.
"Women's Health II" (Future Medicine Publishing),
1998. Contributing author.
Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients (Alternative Medicine
Journal), "Oral Chelation and Nutritional Replacement
Therapy for Chemical & Heavy Metal Toxicity and Cardiovascular
Disease", July 1999.
Carolina Wellness Newsletter, "Enzymes, Digestion, and
Health", Fall 1998.
Alternative Medicine Digest (Future Medicine Publishing), "Osteoporosis",
Issue 26. 1998.
Dental Amalgam Mercury Syndrome Newsletter, "Reversing & Preventing
Mercury Toxicity", Fall 1998.
Holistic Dental Association Periodical, " Oral Chelation",
Fall 1998
Alternative Medicine Digest (Future Medicine Publishing), "Digestive
Incompetence & Disease", Physician of the month. Issue
18. 1997.
Health is Wealth A comprehensive book offering a comparison
study of the most effective professional nutritional supplements
nationwide. Self-published, 1995.
Education
Ph.D. Nutrition
Pacific Western University, California
Master of Science, Biology
University of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Master of Science, Nutrition
University of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
University of California Medical Center, San Francisco, C
Medical Panel:
Dr. Anthony Sancetta, DO is an osteopathic
physician. He graduated in 1994 with honors from Nova Southeastern
University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sancetta is
currently in practice serving two clinics in Florida. He specializes
in osteopathic manipulative medicine, rehabilitative and pain
management, chelation therapy, metabolic medicine, homeopathy
and clinical nutrition. He currently serves as Director of
United Medical Network’s Medical Advisory Board and helps
oversee the clinical nutrition program.
Dr. Joyce Peters, a renowned naturopath received
her Doctorate of Naturopathy from the Trinity College of Natural
Health. In addition, she is a certified osteopathic cranial-sacral
therapist from The Upledger Institute. During her professional
career, she has served as doctor at The Total Health Clinic
in Beverly Hills, CA and The Center for Mind Body Medicine
in Birmingham, AL. She is an author and inventor of the Mind
Body Health Program Series and freelance writer of many alternative
health related articles. She is an active member of the American
Association of Nutritional Consultants; the American Naturopathic
Medicine Association; the American College of Alternative Medicine;
and the National Association for Natural Health Care Professionals.
Stephen J. Press, DC, PhD(cand), CCSP, FACSM, FICC,
is a Sports Chiropractor, who graduated in 1978, from Palmer
College of Chiropractic, and completed his professional education
at National College of Chiropractic, receiving his certification
in sports chiropractic, and subsequently attended Johns-Hopkins
College of Medicine, studying the pathology of bone and joints.
He is a past Board member of the ACA Sports Council, Founder
and 1st President of the Fédération Internationale
de Chiropratique du Sports, Chairman of the International Academy
of Olympic Chiropractic Officers, and President of the Russian
Chiropractic Association, and the Eastern European Chiropractic
Union. He is still the only DC to have been elevated to the
rank of Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine,
and has served as President and VP respectively of two International
Sports Federations recognized by the IOC, i.e. FIRS and FIDE.
In 1992, he was the Chief Physician of the Soviet Olympic Team,
at the XVIth Winter Olympic Games, in Albertville, France.
Andre K. Artis, M.D., FACC, is a cardiologist.
He received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College,
Nashville, Tennessee and his MBA from Keller Graduate School.
He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine
and American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiology as well
as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Society
of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention and American College
of Physicians. Dr. Artis is the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization
Laboratory at North Lake Methodist Hospital as well as Clinical
Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Indiana University School
of Medicine, Northwest Center, Gary, Indiana. He has also served
as the Director, Coronary Care Unit, Cardiac Transplant Service
at the University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.
He is a member of the American Heart Association, American
College of Cardiology, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention,
Association of Black Cardiologist, National Medical Association,
American Medical Association and American Academy of Medical
Administrators.
Michael J. Noonan, M.D. received his medical
degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine,
Omaha, Nebraska and a MBA from the University of Oregon, Oregon
State University and Portland State University combined program.
He has received fellowships for Allergy Immunology at the National
Jewish Hospital, Denver, Colorado and Oregon Health Sciences
University, Portland, Oregon. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics
and Allergy/Immunology. In addition to his medical practice
at the Allergy Associates Research Center, he is also an Associate
Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics at Oregon Health
Sciences University. He has served in the U.S. Army Medical
Corps. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Academy of Allergy Asthma Immunology, Oregon Thoracic
Society, Multnomah County Medical Society Delegate. He was
on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Lung Association as
well as the Executive Committee and he was President of the
Oregon Society of Allergy/Immunology. Some of Dr. Noonan's
articles which have been published include, Noonan M.J., Chervinsky
P., Weisberg, S.C., et al: Fluticasone Propionate Aerosol in
the Treatment of Oral Coricosterioid Dependant Asthmatics,
European Respiratory Journal, 6 (Supplement 17):585 1993; and
Noonan, M.J., Chervinsky, P., Wolfe, J., Liddles, R., Kellerman,
D.J., Crescenzi, K.L.: Does-Related Response to Inhaled Flutisone
Propionate in Patients with Methacholine-Induced Bronchial
Hyperresponsiveness: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study,
Journal of Asthma Vol 35(2), 1998.
Robert A. Hemphill, D.O., completed medical
school at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in
Des Moines, Iowa, in June 1970. Since his internship, he has
been in general practice in St. Charles and Saginaw. He has
served as the Chief of Staff at the Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital
as well as a member of their Board of Trustees. He is a member
of MAOP&S, Medicaid Liaison Committee in Lansing.
Earl V. Carlson, M.D., graduated from the
University of Nebraska with a degree in medicine in 1956. His
internship was at Maricopa County Hospital from 1956 through
1957. He completed his residency at Marquette University in
1964. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic
Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedics.
In addition, Dr. Carlson is a Fellow of American College of
Surgeons.
Thomas P. Kappes, D.C., completed his education
at the Cleveland Chiropractic College in Missouri in 1990.
He has been in practice at the Perceptorship at Back, Neck & Sport
Center in Missouri. He currently operates the Kappes Wellness
Center. He is a member in the American Chiropractic Association
and the Cleveland Alumni Association.
Additional outside consultants will be called upon from time to time to offer
their expertise in the various stages of product market development.
Manufacturing and Quality
Control HIGHLIGHTS
. Sustained Release Supplements (tablets, caplets,
capsules, softgels)
. Dual Release Supplements (tablets, caplets)
. USP Compliant Supplements
. Bio-Solv® - Highly soluble softsules (patent
pending technology)
. Rapid Solv® tablets and caplets
. Cold Compression Technology (solvent-free - no heat
used in processing)
. Stable Probiotics (shelf life guaranteed)
. Standardized Herbal Extracts in Softgels
. Phytonutritionals
. Taste Masking of Vitamins, Minerals, Pharmaceuticals
. Homeopathic Remedies
. OTC Pharmaceuticals in the tablet, caplet, capsule,
softgel, wafer and powder dosage forms
. Complete Packaging & Finishing Services
. In-House Testing Laboratories for physico-chemical
and microbiological analyses
100% LAB TESTED FOR POTENCY AND PURITY
Formulation Process :
• Health condition Selection
• Best Ingredients for health condition
• Contraindications with medications
• FDA or other warnings
Sourcing Process :
• Highest quality raw material available
• Studies/Research/Clinicals/Validation
• Review C of A and MSDS
• Samples tested on Mass Spec & HPLC
• Visual, pH, density and solubility testing
• Near Infrared “blueprint” validation
• Capsule, tablet, chewable/sublingual, softgel, liquid or powder for best
delivery method
• Best bioavailable/absorption delivery method
• Packaging and shelf stability
• Master formula documentation
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Division :
HPLCHigh Pressure Liquid Chrometography :
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• Quantitative
ingredient analysis
• Elemental potency and activity
• Label claim compliance
• Source assurance method
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Mass Spectrometer :
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• Molecular
density validation
• Occurance of elements and compounds on the periodic chart
• Mostly used for mineral content ID
• Capable of measuring to 1-ppt
• Also used for urinary spectographic analysis |
NIRNear Infrared Spectrometer :
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• Qualitative
ingredient analysis
• Identifies 450 viewpoints within a compound that is generated on a graph
• Blueprint Validation
• Tests before and after completion of a product
• Stores the info for future comparison |
Microbiological Lab :
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• Test
for contamination and impurities :
-Yeast & Mold
-Coliforms
-E.coli
-Staphylococci
-Aerobic Plate Counts |
Manufacturing and QC : • GMP/SOP – Dedication
to quality & consistency
• All
ingredients must match “blueprint” analysis on
the NIR
• Stored
in temp/climate controlled area
• Particle
sizing
• Microbiology/QC/QA
Blending : • Each
ingredient is pre-measured into pre-blend containers
• QC
verifies all pre-blend weights
• Pre-blend
is put into the V-Blender system for thorough mixing & Nitrogen
flushing
• Batch
then moves through QC verification to tablet, capsule or powder
dept.
Tableting : • Compression
is set on the tablet press
• Powder
is compressed into specific weight variations
• QC
weight verified in 10 minute intervals
• Batch
moves from tableting to coating for finishing
Coating : • QC
Validation
• Tablets
are coated in coating pan
• Drying
time
• Stored
in polyethylene lined boxes awaiting QC approval and package
scheduling
Capsules :
• Machine
is set up for required fill weight and capsule specifications
• QC weight verified in 10 minute intervals
• Capsules are sent for inspection and polishing |
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Capsule Inspection : • Completed
capsules are put into the polisher to remove dust and any broken
capsules
• Entire
batch is visually inspected and QC verified for weight, closure
and appearance
• Capsules
are stored in temp/climate controlled area until ready to bottle
Packaging :
| Laser
Counting |
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| Digital
Cottoner |
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| Capping
Station |
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| Torque
Station |
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| Foil
Induction Sealer |
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| Labeling
Station |
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| Neck
Bander |
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| Neck & Body
Shrink Tunnel |
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| Powder
Filling Station |
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Final Product:  



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