FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19, 2007

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VÄXA INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION

The company plants 1,500 trees in recognition of the ongoing sustainability efforts of their retail partners

(Tampa, FL) Växa International, a leading manufacturer of homeopathic medicine, vitamins and nutritional supplements, recently partnered with The Arbor Day Foundation to plant 1,500 trees as part of the Foundation’s “Our Trees in Celebration” program. This effort will help reforest areas in Gallatin National Forest that were destroyed by fire. Gallatin National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in southwestern Montana, sharing its borders with Yellowstone National Park. The forest is home to an abundance of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, elk, grizzlies, bald eagles, gray wolves, and lynx.

“We are always pleased to partner with businesses as part of the Foundation’s “Our Trees in Celebration” program. Växa International’s generous pledge will help reforest a vital part of Gallatin National Forest. We salute their efforts and encourage other businesses to follow their lead,” says Kevin Sander, director of corporate partnerships, of The Arbor Day Foundation.

“Växa has long been concerned with contributing to the sustainable development of society by addressing the economic, environmental, and social impact of its actions and products”, explains Gerry David, president of Växa International.

“We made a concrete commitment to include sustainability in our business model by hiring a chief sustainability officer, Linda Loren, whose role is to actively seek sustainable solutions for all aspects of the company—from employee wellbeing to product consumption and distribution. Working with The Arbor Day Foundation on this kind of notable effort is exactly the kind of project we are honored to be involved with.”

“We’re planting these trees in recognition of the ongoing sustainability efforts of all of our retail partners,” says Linda Loren, the company’s chief sustainability officer. “It’s truly a wonderful way to acknowledge our gratitude to them—and to our environment.”

About Växa International
Headquartered in Tampa, FL, Växa International is a leading manufacturer of homeopathic medicine, vitamins and nutritional supplements. Since 1987, Växa (the name is a Swedish word for re-growth or regeneration) has pioneered natural health solutions that accelerate self-healing and promote wellness. These physician-formulated products deliver some of the most powerful homeopathic medicines available by combining homeopathic principles with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal extracts. This multi-dimensional approach offers a powerful alternative to simple nutritional supplements or single-action products currently available in the industry.

Växa’s products naturally address today’s leading health challenges, including heart disease, ADD/ADHD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, arthritis, and diabetes. Several of the company’s flagship products, including TriCardia+ for cardiovascular and full-body detoxification, and Buffer-pH+ to rebalance body pH, are recognized throughout the natural health community, and approved and recommended by leading organizations. The company distributes its products to natural product retail stores, independent pharmacies and healthcare practitioners across the United States and throughout Canada, Barbados, and the Bahamas.

For more information about Växa International, call Linda Loren, chief sustainability officer, at 813-870-2904 or visit www.vaxa.com.

About The Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization of nearly one million members, with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information on the Foundation and its programs can be found at arborday.org.