Swiss Medica Announces Support for Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort Through Donations to Red Cross Throughout September; Swiss Medica Challenges All Other Consumer Health Care Companies to Make Contributions to the Relief Effort

Business Wire, Sept 8, 2005

TORONTO -- Swiss Medica Inc. today announced that it will be donating a percentage of revenue from sales of its flagship product -- O24 Pain Neutralizer(TM) -- to the American Red Cross throughout the month of September to support the on-going relief effort for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

"Our company has always been dedicated to helping relieve pain and suffering," said Swiss Medica President Grant Johnson in announcing the donation. "We were deeply moved by the stark plight of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana residents in the aftermath of this unprecedented natural disaster and wanted to do something tangible to help. We challenge all other consumer health care companies to make a similar commitment."

The company said that for every 1 oz. bottle and 20-count package of O24 Pain Neutralizer(TM) sold at retail stores to end-consumers in September, Swiss Medica will donate 50 cents to the American Red Cross -- and for every six-pack sold, the company will donate 20 cents.

About Swiss Medica Inc.

Swiss Medica commercializes proprietary bioscience products that relieve chronic ailments. We increase our market share through focused distribution strategies in multiple sales channels. Swiss Medica's mission is to be a world leader in the commercialization of life enhancing bioscience products that improve quality of lives. Please visit our websites at www.swissmedica.com, www.O24zone.com and www.pmsescape.com.

Swiss Medica's flagship product, the O24(TM) Pain Neutralizer, holds US Patent #6,444,238B1 and has been used, recommended and praised for its fast-acting and long-lasting benefits by healthcare professionals in the United States, Canada and in Europe. O24(TM) Pain Neutralizer is widely available throughout Canada in leading pharmacies and natural food stores. It is currently sold in an increasing number of pharmacies throughout the United States. Customers can also visit www.O24zone.com, for ordering details and store locators for the nearest pharmacy.

Swiss Medica also manufactures PMS Escape, which holds US Patent #'s 5760014 and 5612320. PMS Escape is a specially formulated group of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, clinically proven to reduce changes in mood and appetite that women experience during the premenstrual period. Customers can also visit www.pmsescape.com for additional information and ordering details.