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Immune building AIM products to stay healthy

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Sometimes it seems that Mark Twain was correct on his assessment of health: “The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not.”

The body is in a constant state of war against unhealthy invaders, too often aided by today’s lifestyle of fast food, processed meals, not enough fruits and vegetables, lack of whole grain products, too little water consumption, and portions too large for our own good. Toss in the reality that the body is also constantly having to defend itself from bacteria, viruses, and parasites … and the battle for the body is an ongoing struggle that must be won to stay healthy.

The human body has the ability to combat disease- and illness-causing invaders, generally lumped under the heading of immune system. In Latin, immunitas means “freedom from disease.” It is a little like David versus Goliath. All those things out there trying to do harm to the body battled by the immune system, which has no major organs of its own. Rather, it is composed of cells and molecules with access to all parts of the body. For these cells and molecules, life is pretty simple in design but sometimes difficult to execute. They see their task as good versus bad. If there is something bad in the body, they attack it; if not, they leave it alone.

The immune system is really two lines of defense against trouble. (1) Physical and chemical roadblocks including the skin, gastric acid, mucus, tears, and natural killer cells. This is called the innate immune system.
(2) The other line is referred to as the adaptive immune system. These cells can tell the difference between good and bad in the body, resulting in production of a natural cellular mechanism to search out and destroy an unwanted, unhealthy intruder.

The body system is designed to maintain and take care of itself. But, in times of stress and to stay ahead of the good versus bad battle going on every second of every day in the body, a little help from some friends can go a long way in tipping the scales toward the good guys.

The AIM Companies™ has two products that specifically target the immune system with needed assistance. They are AIM Herbal Release® and AIM Proancynol® 2000. In addition, there are two complementary products that play a role in helping the body’s reaction to trouble, AIM GinkgoSense™ and AIM Bear Paw Garlic®.

AIM Herbal Release®
It is not a product in the AIM mix you hear a lot about, but those who understand it and have tried AIM Herbal Release®,swear by it. It was developed with the immune system, specifically the lymphatic system, in mind. The lymphatic system plays a key role in building and supporting the immune system through 11 herbs that work together as a cleansing agent. The lymphatic system consists of the bone marrow, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, adenoids, and tonsils. All of these organs remove waste from the body and boost the function of the immune system. Without a well-functioning system to rid the body of waste, you can imagine the negative consequences. AIM Herbal Release® is formulated for that most important task.

Linda ColeLinda Cole, Royal Emerald Director, from Arlington, Washington: “Wow, what can’t I say about AIM Herbal Release®. It is the greatest natural health product for our lymphatic system on the market. As a 10-year cancer free woman, my journey includes the use of a number of AIM products, one of which is AIM Herbal Release®. I had breast cancer in October of 1996 and I chose to have the lump removed. Before I realized why I needed lymph nodes, they also removed several nodes causing abnormal swelling, fluid retention, pain, and much more. Even though I had 23 lymph nodes removed, I do not have lymphodema, which is swelling of the arm. I credit the AIM products, including AIM Herbal Release®, and a lifestyle diet change for my successful healing journey.”

AIM Proancynol® 2000
Antioxidants are necessary to aid the body in fighting some of the causes of a variety of serious illnesses – cancer, heart attack, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, cataracts, asthma, and age-related maladies. While the body does produce some antioxidants naturally, the ability of the body to produce them diminishes with age. AIM Proancycnol® 2000 contains seven antioxidant ingredients to supplement your body’s fight against damaging conditions. These include green tea extract, rosemary extract, grape seed extract, N-acetylcysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, lycopene, and selenium. They work both individually and together to bolster the body’s natural immune defenses.

Connie KnightConnie Knight is a Chairman’s Club Director from Apopka, Florida. She has had both personal experience and “grandmother” experience with the benefits of the product. She is sold on the value of an effective immune system supplement.
“This summer,” she says, “I had an upper respiratory problem due to chemical sprays. My allergy to dust also flared up. I had been taking three AIM Proancynol® 2000 capsules daily for circulatory problems. I increased the amount to three capsules twice a day and was able to control my allergic reaction. I began to respond within minutes of taking the product. This is definitely a product I cannot be without.”
She adds that it also came in handy during a visit by her grandson, Jacob. He has an allergy to cats and he has asthma. He no more than jumped on her couch when he began asking for water to spray his eyes. “I went to investigate and found his face was swollen and his eyes were like small slits. I immediately gave him three AIM Proancnynol® 2000 capsules. You can imagine my concern. Normally, he would have had to go to the hospital to get medication and have a breathing treatment to stop his allergic reaction. Within 40 minutes, his reaction was gone with no medication.”

AIM GinkgoSense™
While considered a complementary rather than a primary supporter of the immune system, AIM GinkgoSense™ addresses a weakness in the system. That is, as the body ages it is less able to produce natural immune system defenses so the value of supplementation is vital. This product is directed at enhancing the nervous system, which involves moving, touching, smell, hearing, and vision. The immune system and the nervous system combine to give the body and the mind weapons against loss of memory, diminished concentration, and lessening vision. The immune system, as with any system in the body, requires food to march throughout the body to seek and destroy problems. AIM GinkgoSense™ is one of the AIM products supplying necessary and sometimes missing nutrition.

Sheryl ParkSheryl Park, AIM Director, Lubbock, Texas, can testify to the value of AIM GinkgoSense™. “In the fall of 2003, I was diagnosed with the beginnings of glaucoma, which is pressure in the eye. As the pressure increases, it damages the optic nerve and eventually causes blindness, if left untreated. The treatments also have possible negative side effects. A year later my condition had not worsened, but neither had it improved.”

It was then that Sheryl heard a presentation at the Texas BarleyLife convention on AIM GinkgoSense™ and she heard about it helping eyes. “Then I started really listening. The nurse who was giving the presentation, when I told her of my condition, recommended taking a combination of AIM products including AIM GinkgoSense™. I followed her suggestions. When I went back to the ophthalmologist in April of 2006, he told me I had no glaucoma. I thank God for the AIM products and the individuals who share their knowledge about how the products can help people.”

AIM Bear Paw Garlic®The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and the blood vessels, responsible for blood circulating throughout the body and, therefore, the movement of immune system fighters. The more efficient the heart and vessels, the better for the immune system to perform its role of protecting the body. Garlic has a long history of being a heart and blood vessel health aid. AIM Bear Paw Garlic® has a unique form of garlic that makes it particularly effective. The garlic comes from Allium ursinum, a wild species of European garlic. It has strengths and staying power beyond the more domesticated forms of garlic.

Sandy CombsSandy Combs, Chairman’s Club Director, DeBary, Florida, appreciates all the benefits she can get from the garlic. She and some friends needed all the cardio and, therefore, the immune system help she could get.
“We had an ugly siege of a very contagious intestinal flu going around our area,” says Sandy. “Adults, along with children, were ending up in the hospital. While helping take care of my 1-year-old granddaughter, who was very ill with this flu, I ended up getting it. I went through two hours of non-stop trips to the bathroom every 10 minutes with severe diarrhea. Nothing seemed to be helping slow this activity. A friend called and told me to try AIM Bear Paw Garlic®. I took 8-9 capsules all at one time. The diarrhea stopped immediately. I took five more AIM Bear Paw Garlic® and I was fine. When I told my AIM sponsor about this, she took 10 capsules as a precautionary measure and proceeded to deliver the product to friends and family who had been ill with the flu for days. Her friends started seeing the same positive results. We keep AIM Bear Paw Garlic® on hand all of the time. We feel that it is a ‘must have’ for every family’s defense.”
Think of a valuable piece of china. If you drop it, it is never the same – damaged, shattered, probably beyond repair. It is no different with your health. You do not want it to “drop” or be diminished. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to keep your immune system in as good a condition as it can get. AIM has two products specifically developed with that in mind, AIM Proancynol® 2000 and AIM Herbal Release®. Also available are two complementary products: AIM GinkgoSense™ and AIM Bear Paw Garlic® which boost the immune system. In doing good work for the cardio system, the immune system also benefits.

There is an old proverb that says, “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” Do yourself a favor. Give that proverb a nudge in the right direction with some immune system products
from AIM.

AIM Peak Endurance – A product for the ages…all ages

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Is it really bad luck to see the bride in her gown just prior to the wedding? What about counting your chickens before they are hatched? Predicting victory before the game is even played?

For The AIM Companies™, how about announcing a new product before its official introduction? Maybe we shouldn’t, but we can’t help ourselves. We are that excited! AIM Peak Endurance® will be available to Members early in 2007 so there is no reason to keep a good thing under wraps. Regardless of your age or activity level, this is a product for all Members. It has been two years in research and development but Members will find it has been worth the wait.

AIM Peak Endurance® is a grape drink powder mix combining ATP (adenosine triphosphate), electrolytes, and B vitamins. It contains only 1 gram of sugar and will be available to Members for an average price far less than the typical sports drinks now on the market.

Peak EnduranceTo understand the excitement is to know the formula:

▲ ATP is the essential currency of energy in our bodies.
ATP reaches peak production at age 20, it begins to decrease at age 30, but at 70 men and women have about one-half of the production capacity compared to when they were 20. AIM Peak Endurance® is formulated with enough ATP to replace what you need each day. What you don’t use, because it is a natural substance, is safely stored in the body for when it is needed. ATP increases energy levels without elevating your heart rate, which is what can occur with caffeine, ginseng, and ephedra products.

▲ Electrolytes are necessary for conducting electrical currents, or nerve impulses, in our bodies. They are diminished when we exercise and sweat. A typical sports drink contains two electrolytes, sodium and potassium. AIM Peak Endurance® contains three additional electrolytes – chloride, magnesium, and calcium. Additionally, most sports drinks contain 10-35 grams of sugar. AIM Peak Endurance® has only 1 gram of sugar.

▲ B vitamins are important for deriving energy from carbohydrates, building muscle, synthesizing DNA, and a number of other exercise-related roles in the body. Vegetarians are often deficient in B vitamin intake. Just two servings a day of AIM Peak Endurance® provides 100 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12.
ATP, elecotrolytes, B vitamins, very little sugar content, a price per serving much less than anything on the market. AIM has spent two years getting this product ready for our Members. We know what is out there and there is nothing to match the variety of contents, the benefits, and the economical cost of AIM Peak Endurance®.

AIM Peak Endurance® is an amazingly effective product for Members of all ages and all energy demands. It is a super energy drink for those wishing to give themselves a workout boost. For those past age 30, ATP levels drop and energy declines. Two scoops of AIM Peak Endurance® per day results in better muscle function, cardiovascular support, and a reduction of fatigue.

The Healthy Cell Concept® (HCC) is the basis for product development in The AIM Companies™. The HCC recognizes that healthy cells are the foundation for a healthy body and a positive mental outlook. AIM Peak Endurance®, with ATP serving as its base ingredient, is a premier source of energy for the cells. Add in the electrolytes and the B vitamins for the ultimate energy-enhancing drink.
Look for more details and the opportunity to order AIM Peak Endurance® in the January-February edition of the magazine. Some things are worth the wait … but not for much longer.

Hip, hip, hooray for AIM products, $mart$tart

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The highway of good ideas is littered with failures, setbacks, roadblocks, obstacles … lots of reasons to call it quits. Sometimes an idea works, sometimes it doesn’t.

When The AIM Companies™ introduced the $mart$tart™ program to our Members this summer, we knew it would put money into their hands quickly. Sponsor someone who makes a purchase and you receive a 20 percent bonus on the total BVP amount plus any commission you are entitled to based on your standing in the AIM Opportunity Compensation Plan. Pretty simple.

That silver lining of an idea has reminded us of what the company, its products, and its compensation plan are all about – this is a company grounded in people helping people, products helping people. It is about health, it can be about wealth.

Meet Jokelee Vanderkop, AIM Director
Jokelee joined the AIM family in March of this year. Five months later she became a Director. “Without trying to climb the AIM Opportunity Compensation Plan, I did,” says Jokelee. “I made Director without any intention of doing so.” She purchased AIM products for her own health, shared her testimony and results with friends, and they, too, became Members and began purchasing AIM products.

Jokeless Vanderkop Jokelee, a former secondary school teacher, of Palmerston, Ontario, Canada, has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s follicular lymphoma. Says Jokelee: “This cancer is considered to be incurable. The tumors spread and grew rapidly. I was told I had a bulk cancer with tumors in the neck, chest, abdomen, and through the stomach.” After a lengthy course of chemotherapy, some of the tumors had shrunk but one was growing, meaning either a new form of cancer or a more aggressive lymphoma was at work. During her chemotherapy, she was taking AIM BarleyLife®, which “helped to reduce the chemo effects enormously.” But when she heard the chemo had not eliminated the tumors and one, in fact, was growing, she began using mega-servings of AIM products including AIM BarleyLife®, AIM Just Carrots®, AIM RediBeets®, AIM Herbal Fiberblend®, and AIM PrepZymes®.
The problem was, her need and use of the products outstripped her ability to pay for them.

Ron Weber and Mary WeberMeet Ron and Mary Weber, AIM Star Sapphire Directors
Jokelee visited with them at a health and wellness fair in Palmerston. While she was a user of AIM BarleyLife®, she wasn’t a Member. Ron and Mary convinced her to join AIM. Mary recalls: “I shared with her the AIM Opportunity Compensation Plan and that by ordering product and sharing it with others, she could get a rebate check back when she became a Preferred Member, which would help pay for her products. She started to share her amazing story with others.” Her amazing story is, well, amazing! Jokelee took large servings of the AIM products for nearly three months then went back in for a CAT scan. “All my tumors had shrunk and a relatively new one in my left groin had disappeared. Taking the products, I had at best hoped that the tumors would at least not grow and, at worst, only a little before the next scan.”

Still, all those products at elevated servings are costly. This summer, when AIM debuted the $mart$tart™ program, the Webers saw the opportunity for Jokelee to benefit. Mary explains: “I encouraged Jokelee to use $mart$tart™. I encouraged her to talk to her friends and when they became Members she would get 20 percent of their BVP in a check as a thank you from AIM. She signed up six new Members and got $200 above her other earnings. She was stunned and shocked.”

Jokelee says she became an AIM Member “as a cost effective way for me to buy AIM products.” Then, she adds, “it took on a life of its own. Seeing how this ‘stuff’ helped me, friends asked to buy some. They told other people and then people I didn’t know well, but who knew of me and of my cancer, were amazed at how well I looked. I would tell them what I was doing and many wanted to try AIM products for themselves and they knew of people who could benefit from it. Before I knew it, the product I had ordered for myself was disappearing and I needed to order more.”
As she sponsored new Members into AIM, her monthly check increased and, once $mart$tart™ was in place, she began receiving even more income. It all begins, she says, with products that work. When they work, people buy more and it is an easy step to sponsor them as Members.

Jokelee’s story is typical of many in AIM. She tried traditional medicine and didn’t get the results she hoped for. She sought another option and met the Webers. They showed her a means to use all the product she wished and a way to pay for it – the AIM compensation plan and the $mart$tart™ program. The Webers are part of a family tree common to AIM. They helped Jokelee, someone helped them.

Meet Edna and Hilton Smith, Chairman’s Club Directors
The Smiths met the Webers in the spring of 1994 at a health fair in Toronto. Mary Weber had been an occasional user of AIM’s green barley powder but stopped using it after she quit nursing her youngest daughter. “No one explained the benefits of continuing to take it,” she explains. While at the health fair, she noticed an AIM booth and asked husband Ron to check it out. By the time she joined him, he had signed up as a Member. “The lady at the booth was Edna Smith,” says Mary. As for the Smiths, that chance meeting has turned into much more. “We have become great friends with Ron and Mary,” says Edna.

Edna Smith and Hilton Smith Edna praises the Webers for working with Jokelee. “She is very blessed to have Mary and Ron as her sponsors. They have not only encouraged her in healthy choices so that she has regained her health but Mary took the time to show her how she could earn income to pay for the product use. This is where the $mart$tart™ bonus played such a big part. Jokelee could not have earned this much money so quickly. She ‘caught the fire’ of what Mary explained to her. How she would be rewarded for helping others with the wonderful benefits of the AIM products.”

The Smiths believe that Jokelee should be a business model for new AIM Members. “Take three consecutive months and get to Director status. Forget about the baby steps of Preferred Member, Product Consultant, Group Builder, or Associate Director. If you focus on Director for three months you will automatically make the other promotions.” Plus, add in the income benefit from the $mart$tart™ bonus and “there is a snowball effect when people get excited about the AIM products and the business opportunity.”

The Smiths and Jokelee don’t know each other. Their common bond is AIM and the Webers. It is like that with AIM and multi-level marketing. Uplines, downlines … all in it together. People to people. Product to product. And the best news of all? Jokelee has a chance to regain her health on a lasting basis. And she knows she has a bunch of friends – seen and unseen, known and unknown – to help her along the way.

Leaders' edge: How to impact your business growth & income

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Ralph Peterson Ralph is a part of AIM’s Presidential Advisory Council. He is also one of the facilitators for the AIM Teleclass, “Putting Money in Members’ Hands.” He and his wife, Phyllis, reside in Portland, North Dakota, and have been AIM Members since August 1989.

First ask yourself these two questions:
Do you think that you can find four people to share AIM BarleyLife® with?
Can you show those four how to share AIM BarleyLife® with four people?

You sponsor 4 and each of them sponsors 4
The four that you have sponsored and the 16 who they have sponsored each order 100 Bonus Volume Points (BVP) for three months. With 20 people ordering 100 BVP each month, your downline volume is now 2,000 BVP. (Note: 100 BVP is equivalent to one AIM Garden Trio® and one AIM Herbal Fiberblend®). Add in your personal order of 150 Personal Volume (PV), and you have a total of 2,150 BVP per month. In a three-month window you accumulate 6,450 BVP – enough to reach the title of Director. Congratulations!

The title of Director pays you 18 percent on your personal purchases, so for your third month’s efforts your personal order nets you $27.00 (Note: Directors qualify for downline commissions with 150 PV.)
By the third month, the four who you sponsored will have reached the title of Preferred Member. You earn 12 percent on your Preferred Members, which nets you $240.00 on the 2,000 BVP for the four you sponsored and their downline. Add in the $27.00 paid on your personal order, and you have earned a total of $267.00. In addition, the four who you have sponsored will receive 6 percent of their 500 GV, and earn $30.00 each.

Accelerate with – YOU and 5 with 5
Sponsoring just one more person each makes a big difference. If each person sponsors five people, you can get to the Director level in just two months, with an income of approximately $594.00 per month, including the Director Growth Bonus (300 personal BVP required).

YOU and 5 with 5 = 31 people ordering just 100 BVP each (You order 300 BVP).
Extra: Now start helping the people you have sponsored build to the Director title, and watch how your check explodes!