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AIM PrepZymes® Supplemental Enzymes for Good Health

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Enzymes are proteins that behave like a workforce, making it all happen inside the body down to the cellular level. Thousands of enzymes are present within individual cells and body systems, and each one has a function. Your body requires specific enzymes to digest food, transport nutrients, balance cholesterol and triglycerides, clean out toxins, strengthen your immune system, and so many other functions. In other words, enzymes act as the catalysts for all biochemical reactions in your body, so you need to maintain a strong workforce.

Your body naturally produces enzymes, and they are also present in food. However, cooking food deactivates most of its enzymes. If you eat processed foods, you might not have enough workers to thoroughly digest the bulk of this modern diet. Without enough food enzymes, your body draws on its other enzymes to help with digestion, compromising other body systems, such as your immune system. When food is not properly digested, it can lead to a buildup of waste that remains in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, where toxins are released and can have a negative impact on your overall health.

 Additionally, your enzymatic workforce is downsized as you age. With fewer enzymes being produced by your body, food digestion can take a longer time, and as a result, you may not get all of the available nutrients. For digestion and the multitude of other bodily functions that require enzymes, AIM Prepzymes® can supplement the enzymes in your body and food to help maintain this vital workforce.

Digestive Enzymes

Your digestive system begins in your mouth. When you’re hungry and you think about something you’d like to eat, you begin salivating. That’s the enzymes in your saliva preparing to go to work even before you start chewing some food. After you swallow and the food enters the gastric acid in your stomach, digestion continues through more enzymatic activity. But that’s not where it stops. In fact, a vital result of digestion takes place in your small intestine, where, with the help of digestive enzymes released by the pancreas, nutrients are extracted and enter the bloodstream.

PrepZymes provides digestive enzymes that are active in both acidic (stomach) and alkaline (intestine) environments. This means they make it to your stomach to aid digestion, as well as into the intestine, where they help the body absorb vital nutrients from digested food.

 The Breakdown

Food consists of a variety of elements, including protein, sugar, carbohydrates, fat, and fiber. The variety of cultured enzymes inPrepZymes helps to break down these elements so that your food is thoroughly digested, its nutrients are available for use by your body, an waste is eliminated.

The PrepZymes formula also includes alpine wild garlic leaf, which aids in digestion and provides antioxidant properties for repairing metabolic damage, and papaya fruit powder, which helps to digest protein andsoothe your stomach. When you are properly digesting food, you are contributing to the overall health of your body. Let PrepZymes make a healthy contribution.

 

 

 

Dads need the Daily Essentials: Greens, Essential Fatty Acids, and Fiber

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My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.

– Clarence Budington Kelland

 

Men’s health falls under the microscope this month with the arrival of Father’s Day. Dads give a lot of themselves at home, work, and play, so it is 

important that their health is given a once over every now and then. For some dads, that may mean a trip outside their comfort zone—the doctor’s office.

One of the biggest obstacles to a healthy dad is helping him overcome his invincibility. According to a 2001 report by the American Centers for Disease Control, men are 33 percent less likely to visit a doctor than women. So the bravado of being a guy has its risks because most medical problems can be addressed if there is awareness of the initial symptoms.

Men’s Health Risks

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for both men and women, but the first onset of cardiovascular problems occurs, on average, ten years earlier for men. Risk factors include age, family history, and race. Some of these factors cannot be controlled, but others can. For example, heart disease also strikes those with high cholesterol and high

blood pressure as well as the physically inactive and obese. If dad avoids these latter problems, his heart will thank him.

Another dad danger is stroke. The steps to sidestep stroke are right in line with those to avoid heart disease—a healthy lifestyle that includes a good diet and plenty of exercise. Healthy blood pressure levels remain the most crucial element for avoiding stroke.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men. Fortunately, the disease is treatable. Unfortunately, the symptoms of prostate cancer are often masked until it is too late. That is why doctors recommend that men over fifty undergo screening, which can include a blood test or rectal exam. The earlier dad takes the test, the better off he’ll be.

Although stress is not a disease, too much can lead to ill health and has been shown to be a causal factor in the onset of disease. So the stress that dad experiences from the daily demands of work and life

can have a negative impact on his state of health. Exercise is a great stress reliever, and dad should be constantly encouraged to keep in good physical shape.  

Daily Prevention from AIM

When all is said and done, prevention remains the best possible stance to take. Along with getting regular exercise and eating well, AIM provides what it takes to keep dad in the best of health. Whether in good shape or dealing with a health issue, every dad needs the Daily Essentials—greens, essential fatty acids, and fiber.

Daily servings of AIM BarleyLife® can make a lifelong difference for dad. This concentrated powder form of greens provides absorbable, natural vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and chlorophyll—like a salad in a glass!

important that their health is given a once over every now and then. For some dads, that may mean a trip outside their comfort zone—the doctor’s office.

One of the biggest obstacles to a healthy dad is helping him overcome his invincibility. According to a 2001 report by the American Centers for Disease Control, men are 33 percent less likely to visit a doctor than women. So the bravado of being a guy has its risks because most medical problems can be addressed if there is awareness of the initial symptoms.

 

Men’s Health Risks

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for both men and women, but the first onset of cardiovascular problems occurs, on average, ten years earlier for men. Risk factors include age, family history, and race. Some of these factors cannot be controlled, but others can. For example, heart disease also strikes those with high cholesterol and high 

blood pressure as well as the physically inactive and obese. If dad avoids these latter problems, his heart will thank him.

Another dad danger is stroke. The steps to sidestep stroke are right in line with those to avoid heart disease—a healthy lifestyle that includes a good diet and plenty of exercise. Healthy blood pressure levels remain the most crucial element for avoiding stroke.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men. Fortunately, the disease is treatable. Unfortunately, the symptoms of prostate cancer are often masked until it is too late. That is why doctors recommend that men over fifty undergo screening, which can include a blood test or rectal exam. The earlier dad takes the test, the better off he’ll be.

Although stress is not a disease, too much can lead to ill health and has been shown to be a causal factor in the onset of disease. So the stress that dad experiences from the daily demands of work and life  

A daily intake of omega-3 and -6 essential fatty acids (EFAs) is a necessity since these indispensible nutrients cannot be produced by the body. EFAs are vital for the health of every cell in dad’s body and provide a long list of health benefits, such as aiding digestion, burning fat, and lowering triglyceride and blood pressure levels. AIMega®’s EFA blend of organic seed oils provides dad with 1,140 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per capsule.

Fiber every day is the third essential way to prevention. A high-fiber intake plays a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases. Making certain that dad gets enough fiber in his diet by supplementing with AIM Herbal Fiberblend®, AIM FibreBalance®, or AIM fit ‘n fiber® will help to keep his digestive system working optimally and contribute to healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

 

When Dad Needs a Little More

You have dad on the preventative path with the Daily Essentials, but he may require something more. If dad wants additional support for his heart, add AIM CellSparc 360®. The coenzyme Q10 in CellSparc 360 provides energy for the heart and body and assists the heart with cardiac output, exercise tolerance, and more.

If dad is struggling with an enlarged prostate that is causing him urinary difficulties, AIM ReAssure SP® can be added. To help reduce dad’s stress levels, AIM Composure® provides an herbal remedy for relaxing and helping him to sleep better at night, which is also an essential element of good health.

Being aware of possible health risks and the support that is available from all-natural AIM products, dear old dad can be in great shape this Father’s Day. Make men’s health a priority this month and beyond.

 

“As a result of taking BarleyLife, Herbal Fiberblend, and AIMega, I have noticed an increase in my 

energy level and a decrease in the frequency and duration of colds. Also as a byproduct, I was able to stop taking acid reflux medication and have eliminated it with the use of Herbal Fiberblend. With all of the cancer out
there, it’s nice to know I have not only good stuff going into my body but bad stuff coming out! “


Troy Woodward, AIM Group Builder 

Nampa, Idaho

 

Testimonials should not be construed as representing results everybody can achieve.

A new best friend for man’s best friend

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A new best friend for man’s best friend

When AIM products go to the dogs, good things happen. Amy Chiang, a customer of Director Shirley Wang from Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, has a pet named Fa-ji who is living proof of BarleyLife’s benefits for creatures big and small.

“I own a four-year-old Chinese bulldog named Fa-ji, which means ‘prosperous.’ Because he has protruding eyes and a concave nose, he experiences a lot of tears and discharge, a runny nose, foul breath, and smelly ears, and he often has a rash on his face. I have spent quite a bit of money taking him to a veterinarian.

“Then, Shirley introduced me to AIM BarleyLife® and told me that it could help detoxify the body. So I added one teaspoon of BarleyLife to Fa-ji’s food. In two weeks, his symptoms have improved a lot. He has less tears and discharge, no runny nose, his rash is gone, and even his ears are not smelly. Fa-ji has become very clean and healthy.”

With the dog days of summer upon us, now seems like an appropriate time to explore the connection between two of man’s best friends: dogs and AIM products. Much of the nutrition found in AIM products works as well on pets as it does on humans, with whole-food concentrates benefiting both.

BarleyLife is one of the most common pet crossovers since barley grass is a natural, nutritious part of a canine diet. Dogs seem to do great with an extra dose of green grass for a variety of reasons. Many popular store-bought dog foods lack the nutrition that dogs need, so reintroducing the lost vitamins, minerals, and enzymes through barley is a natural solution.

Members have been known to sprinkle teaspoon servings of BarleyLife onto dog food. Researchers and veterinarians have traced barley’s powerful canine powers to chlorophyll, vitamin C, beta carotene, and enzymes.

In particular, enzymes are important for dogs because they aid digestion and absorption of nutrients, many of which go unabsorbed due to the heat processing of most foods. A lack of nutrient absorption can lead to many problems, including one of the dog world’s most famous: bad breath. A lack of enzymes is the first step toward disease, so it is vitally important to help replenish your pet’s enzyme count through diet.

In addition to barley grass, other AIM supplements have had a positive effect on dogs’ outlook over the years. Members have long been using AIM Frame Essentials® for relief of joint pain. Glucosamine, like that found in Frame Essentials, is a standard supplement for veterinary care of arthritic pets. Debby Jansen from Nampa, Idaho, saw Frame Essentials work wonders on her dog Molly.

“I gave some Frame Essentials to Molly since she was so stiff she could hardly walk. I gave her the caps in her mouth – I had to push them to the side of her mouth so she would swallow them – and I saw a loosening of her movements in the next couple of days. She was even able to jump on the couch again, which she was not allowed to do but did it anyway when I was not looking. She was running like a pup again.”

Another AIM product that has produced results is AIMega® and its essential fatty acids. Long known to aid human hair, skin, and nails, the Omega-3, -6, and -9 nutrients in AIMega have done the same trick on dogs like Mac, a 75-pound lab mix owned by Chairman’s Club Director Sandy Combs from Debary, Florida.

“Every April when the pollen count in Florida would increase, Mac would have severe skin allergy reactions that caused open sores and hair loss. After taking four AIMega a day – he takes the capsules hidden in dog treats and dinner leftovers – his skin healed up immediately. His fur grew back shiny and thick.”

Whether it is barley supplementation for better breath and more energy or glucosamine and fatty acids for joints and skin, AIM products have loads of crossover benefits for your canine friends. Make your dog’s life a better one with whole-food nutrition from AIM.

These testimonials should not be construed as representing results everyone can achieve.

AIM ProPeas – Vegetable Protein

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ProPeasBeen waiting for the right protein product to come along? Your wait is over. AIM ProPeas™ offers a healthy, safe, vegetable source of protein that provides an alternative to animal-protein diets and whey and soy protein products.

Protein is a vital part to a healthy diet, but it carries with it several questions. Here are answers to a few of them.

Isn’t protein for serious athletes only?
Athletes are noted for their love of protein shakes and protein supplements, but for them, protein supplementation is necessary. They are simply replacing the loads of proteins they burn through in their workout.

Protein will help build muscle if you combine it with a serious strength training regimen. For everyone else, protein helps maintain lean muscle mass and promote weight management – nothing more. It will not bulk you up unless you follow the recommended athlete serving and train hard.

Are certain forms of protein healthier than others?
AIM specifically designed its protein product to be accessible to all. ProPeas comes from field peas. It contains no animal protein, no whey, and no soy. Thanks to the green source, ProPeas protein is allergen-free, cholesterol-free, and low-calorie. It is one of the healthiest forms of protein available.

What does protein do?
Protein is an essential body nutrient, present in every cell in the body. An important building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin, protein can repair and build tissue, create enzymes and other body chemicals, and regulate body processes. Most importantly, the body does not naturally store or create protein, meaning that we need to get our required protein amounts from our diet.

How much protein is too much?
Protein recommendations are often based on the absolute minimum requirements for healthy individuals. Of course, not everyone falls into the category of healthy individuals, and not everyone will be aiming for the very bottom.

Consult the back of the AIM ProPeas label to find what protein serving size is right for you. The recommended daily servings chart includes amounts for adolescents, male and female adults, pregnant/lactating women, and athletes.

ProPeas is the total protein package, and it answers a lot of questions about a healthy means of protein supplementation. Put it to the test for yourself, and see how well it works.fit'nfiber

Make AIM ProPeas™ a part of your weight management plan
For a great-tasting, convenient pick-me-up, people often turn to the smoothie. But did you know that the right smoothie
combination can actually help you manage your weight?

AIM’s “Weigh Less Smoothie” takes the prize when it comes to smoothie health. Using a combination of three AIM products – AIM fit ‘n fiber®, AIM CellStar™, and AIM ProPeas™ – the “Weigh Less Smoothie” is a refreshing way to grab a meal on the go, get your day off to a good start, or energize an afternoon. Feel free to add favorite juices or fruit as desired for texture and consistency.

To help you get going with smoothie nutrition, AIM has produced an informative, educational “Weigh Less Smoothie” DVD (5399E). See how quick and easy a smoothie snack or meal can be, and learn some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your next smoothie.

Professionally-produced and information-rich, the DVD serves as an ideal way to kick-start your smoothie experience and to get others interested in a popular trend done the AIM way.

Smoothies are in. AIM is ready. Take the “Weigh Less Smoothie” for a spin, and experience the tastier side of weight management.

Battle with IBS

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IBSIf you are affected by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone. You are one of 60 million fellow sufferers.

Though its prevalence goes largely unnoticed, IBS affects as many as one in five Americans and up to a quarter of the world’s population. Symptoms range from discomfort and distress to bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It is not a fun problem to deal with.

Since 1997, April has been designated as IBS Awareness Month, in part to help spread the word about IBS and end the condition’s relative anonymity. The publicity seems to be working. It is now one of the most common disorders diagnosed by doctors, with as many as 20 percent of Americans suffering from some symptoms of the syndrome. Once diagnosed, there are treatments and lifestyle changes available to diminish the effects of IBS, but awareness is the first step.

Amy HoustonAmy Houston, a Director from Epping, New Hampshire, was one of those people who didn’t know what was wrong with her until she was diagnosed with IBS. Fortunately for her, AIM products were there to help when she needed it.

“The number one product that has made a huge difference for me over the years is AIM Herbal Fiberblend®. I was diagnosed with IBS after never understanding what was wrong with me. After starting on Herbal Fiberblend about nine years ago, I started noticing that my more serious symptoms were going away. I used to have sharp chest pains that I now know were directly linked to my digestive problems. I no longer have those pains. I switch between the cleansing method and maintenance. I like to tell people to start with a small amount and gradually increase the serving size over a couple of weeks. I then recommend that they use it twice per day for three months then maintain on once per day.”

“I recommend adding it to juice or a smoothie. I can make the best tasting chocolate raspberry Herbal Fiberblend smoothie. This is a common treat for me. Yes, I can turn Herbal Fiberblend into dessert! I like the convenient packets for keeping with me. I simply add one to juice. The key is to drink extra water just before or after each serving.

“Herbal Fiberblend is the only product that I will pay to advertise. I just think that it is the best cleanse on the market and that everyone needs to cleanse. When used properly, it will not disrupt your routine. It is very important to explain how to use it properly. I often refer people to the video ‘Fiber-on-the-Go’ and the audio ‘Cleansing for Health.’
“I would highly recommend AIM PrepZymes® as well. I keep a bottle in my purse so I will always have it with me at each meal.”

Most of problems for IBS sufferers begin with the colon. Though researchers have yet to discover the main cause of IBS, they believe that abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract are at least partially to blame. Herbal Fiberblend steps in to help by acting as a colon cleanser and ridding the body of toxic substances that have built up over time.

Two other helpful products for those suffering from IBS are PrepZymes and AIM FloraFood®.
The ingredients in PrepZymes provide a means of replacing or reinforcing the naturally occurring enzymes of the body to help meet the digestive needs of an Americanized diet high in processed foods. PrepZymes contains a number of enzymes including protease, amylase, lipase, cellulose, lactase, sucrase, and maltase. In addition to these, PrepZymes also contains papaya fruit, and wild garlic.

Researchers have found that diet can play a part in exacerbating IBS disease for some patients, especially a diet that is not full of healthy fruits and vegetables. It is these types of diets that PrepZymes was built to combat. For IBS sufferers, this is great news, because the enzyme help in PrepZymes can provide the extra boost needed to get the digestive tract back on the road to health. A healthy enzyme process can ease a lot of discomfort.

The other AIM product for IBS sufferers to consider is FloraFood. This product, too, focuses on helping the body’s digestion process, but instead of doing the job with enzymes, FloraFood attacks the problem with intestinal flora – the “good” bacteria of the digestive tract.

Trillions of bacteria make their home in the digestive tract. Some bacteria are good, but unfortunately some are bad. And it is not uncommon for digestive tracts overrun with bad bacteria to result in symptoms of IBS.

FloraFood provides relief by giving the body extra good bacteria in the form of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium longum. These forms of good bacteria help balance out the bad bacteria in the digestive tract by improving the intestinal environment, enhancing the immune system, and inhibiting harmful bacteria and enzymes.

Toni EvansToni Evans, a Director from Delaware, Ohio, knows the bacteria battle better than most, and she can testify to the benefits of a product like FloraFood.

I have been a Director for AIM for a number of years and have seen many benefits from the use of the products. A number of years ago I had a rare form of bacteria that went undetected by doctors and was treated with long-term antibiotic therapy. As a result of that therapy, I acquired Candida (yeast infection). After using drugs prescribed by my doctor that didn’t really work and had a lot of side effects, I turned to FloraFood. When I started taking the product I had Candida so bad that three of my fingers were infected and literally oozing pus and thumping so badly I was considering going to the emergency room. After taking massive doses of FloraFood (three capsules two times a day), I have been symptom free. My tongue still has a white coating since I am not willing to follow the strict diet, but thanks to FloraFood, I live symptom free.

“My son has Lyme disease and is taking FloraFood because he is on heavy antibiotic therapy, and it has been a great help. I also have a friend who is a quadriplegic and constantly had yeast growing where his fatwould overlap due to his inability to move. I suggested a regimen of FloraFood, and he no longer suffers from yeast problems. This is truly a remarkable product, and I thank God every day that it came into my life.AIM Products

Fitness can be as simple as counting

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When you are young, among the first things you learn is how to count to 10. It was not so hard as you first imagined, once you got into a rhythm. “1, 2, 3 …”

Move ahead a few years, well maybe several years, to wellness and fitness. People are becoming increasingly aware of the value of preventing a physical problem before one occurs. A little bit of fitness can go a long way. Whether it is a daily walk or busting it out at the gym, a couple of clichés come to mind: A stitch in time saves nine, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The point is that some fitness now will serve you very well both in the present, and in the future when a base level of fitness might really be needed.

AIM products – one, two, three of them – can be that stitch, that ounce … that aid fitness.

AIM products are created for people of all ages, all lifestyles. You can find AIM products on basketball court benches, in ice rinks, on the sidelines of football fields, and atop the highest peaks in the world. The AIM products work synergistically with a healthy, active lifestyle and have helped many athletes, professional and amateur, achieve their fitness goals.

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AIM BarleyLife®: Most athletes would agree that physical fitness starts with two things; one is training and the other is nutrition. Just as a car needs adequate fuel to run properly, the human body needs vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to replenish and meet the demands of an active lifestyle.barleylife

That’s where AIM BarleyLife® comes in, at the starting line. Made from the leaves of young barley plants and packed with essential nutrients, AIM BarleyLife® is the fuel for healthy cells. The green juice is rich in enzymes, amino acids, and antioxidants to keep a body running smoothly and maintain whole body health. AIM BarleyLife® also comes in convenient Nutrition-on-the-Go single-serving packets that are ideal for refueling on the run.
To be fit, you have to feel well enough to involve yourself in a fitness regimen. It is hard to worry about fitness, for example, when you have a painful dental problem. Anna Ireland, a Royal Emerald Director from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, took matters into her own hands.Anna Ireland

“I had a very sore tooth. It was so badly abscessed that the dentist said he would have to do a root canal. It was going to cost me $1,400. I decided to pack my tooth with AIM BarleyLife®. I used two pieces of cotton batten, soaked it in AIM Prills™ water, and then rolled it in dry AIM BarleyLife®. I did that for three nights changing it about every 2-3 hours. It smelled horrible as the infection was being pulled out of my gums. Within three days, my abscessed tooth was completely healed. The dentist said he had never seen anything like it. I have since had another tooth that became abscessed and I did the same thing and it cleared up. Since then my sister has done the same thing with the same results.”

twoCalciAIM™: Following nutritional maintenance, support is essential to the active human body. Healthy physical fitness cannot be achieved without a strong set of bones and joints. That’s where CalciAIM™ enters the race. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and is stored primarily in the bones and teeth as the chief supportive element. CalciAIM™ combines three types of calcium for a total of 38 percent of the daily recommended value in each serving to reinforce a solid frame for physical activity. This naturally-flavored citrus drink mix also provides vitamins A, C, and D, magnesium for calcium metabolism, and zinc and copper for bone formation. Adequate calcium intake is essential at all stages of life and CalciAIM™ helps active people of every age support their frames and their fitness goals.

caliaimPrior to the introduction of CalciAIM™ in March, a number of AIM staff members gave the product a try to judge for themselves the value of the product. One was Joyce Janzen in the Nampa corporate office.Joyce Janzen

“I’ve been taking CalciAIM™ for several months now and love the fruity flavor. I don’t mind mixing it with water and drinking it instead of previously taking calcium tablets because it is a highly soluble and absorbable calcium compared to tablets. I’m excited that CalciAIM™ also includes other vital vitamins/minerals that my body needs for healthy living. CalciAIM™ gives me peace of mind that I’m doing the right thing for my calcium needs.”three

AIM Peak Endurance®: After fueling up, a spark is needed to ignite the body’s cells. Many active individuals depend on caffeine or sugar to get a kick throughout the day, but those stimulants can become addicting and progressively less effective. AIM has an alternative for a natural spark, AIM Peak Endurance®. Formulated with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the unit of energy for cellular activity, and all five major electrolytes, AIM Peak Endurance® provides a consistent boost without raising the heart rate or promoting dependency. Heightened levels of ATP are beneficial for not only fitness, but for everyday life. AIM Peak Endurance® plays a role before, during, and after physical activity by stimulating blood flow, speeding up muscle recovery, and boosting mental acuity and memory. AIM Peak Endurance® is also available in single-serving packets for energy at the gym, the workplace, or anywhere on the go.Peak Endurance

Jill Schneider is a Preferred Member from Pomfret Center, Connecticut. Already a believer in AIM BarleyLife® to aid in her fitness, once she added AIM Peak Endurance® to her life, good things really started to happen.Jill Schneider

“I have always exercised in the morning to get my day going. In October of 2005, I changed my cardio exercise to running three to four times per week. I run about 3.3 miles. Before I run, I take a tablespoon of AIM BarleyLife® and a tablespoon of AIM Just Carrots® in about three ounces of water. Before AIM Peak Endurance®, on the days that I ran, instead of feeling invigorated afterward I would actually feel more tired and sore. When AIM Peak Endurance® was introduced, I immediately purchased a canister and started taking it after my morning run. What a difference! Right after I run, I take a full scoop in about 12-16 ounces of water. After taking AIM Peak Endurance® three or four times, I noticed I was no longer ‘dragging’ on the days that I ran. I have energy and feel great after I exercise and throughout the whole day. It balances the pH of my body’s system and restores the electrolytes I lose while running. It is definitely more fun to exercise knowing I will feel great when I am done!”

Physical fitness is a year-round commitment that you pursue outside the gym and far beyond May – Physical Fitness Month. That’s why AIM provides products to help people live active lifestyles in healthier ways. Whether you find yourself on the court, at home, or at the top of a mountain, the trio of AIM BarleyLife®, CalciAIM™, and AIM Peak Endurance® will help you achieve your fitness goals.

AIM Barleylife: It makes you feel better

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Galen Graham, AIM Director,
Sand Springs, Oklahoma:

Galen Graham“My mother died at age 59 from congestive heart failure and diabetes complications. Although highly motivated to do better, I found myself weighing in at a lifetime high of 306 pounds in January 2006. I had also been on high blood pressure medication for several years.

“In May 2006, I introduced two servings of AIM BarleyLife® Xtra to my diet. I find it curbs my sweet tooth. I’m now down to 240 pounds and am off all prescription medications. I feel absolutely better than I have ever felt! Now my goal is to reach and maintain 200 pounds. AIM BarleyLife® has been a successful tool for me in making lifestyle changes otherwise thought totally impossible.”

It’s amazing what the body can do given the proper nutrition. And if there’s one product that everyone should take because it just plain makes you feel better, it’s AIM BarleyLife®. In large part AIM was founded in 1982 due to the marvelous results people received from adding the powdered juice of young barley leaves to their diet. AIM hs been committed to providing the highest quality green juice powder on the market ever since.

The power of young green barley leaves is found in its combination of nutrients. AIM’s unique juicing and air-drying process turns 13 pounds of fresh young barley leaves into 1 pound of finished AIM BarleyLife® powder. The result is a whole food concentrate that supplies the leaves’ vast array of nutrients in natural proportions.

Once grasses enter their reproductive phase, they must channel nutrition up to the seed heads. Harvesting grasses before they enter their reproductive cycle ensures they are at their nutritional peak, when they contain the same vitamins and minerals as green leafy vegetables. When these young grasses are juiced and concentrated into AIM BarleyLife®, they are nutritionally far superior to a grain-based food. And plant-bound nutrients like those in AIM BarleyLife® generally offer far greater bioavailability than conventional nutritional supplements. No wonder it’s sometimes called “a salad in a glass.”

Why is AIM BarleyLife® the premier “superfood?”

Enzymes – Enzymes are essential for the thousands of chemical reactions that occur throughout the body, including the production of energy at the cellular level, the facilitation of digestion, the absorption of digested nutrients, and the rebuilding and replenishing of all that the body requires for metabolism to occur. Green barley leaves contain a multitude of enzymes.barleylife

Phytochemicals – Natural plant chemicals are the cutting edge of nutritional research because they hold the keys to help prevent some of our most deadly illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, as well as some of our most common, such as asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis, abnormal bowel function, allergies, as well as numerous chronic conditions.

Alkalinity – Our cells cannot adequately function if the ratio between acidity and alkalinity in our body fluids isn’t balanced. Most processed foods are acidic, and when we consume too many of them, we upset this acid-alkaline balance. Green barley grass has a powerful alkalizing effect, since it contains buffer minerals including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, all of which neutralize acidic materials.

Amino acids – The building blocks of proteins, amino acids are major constituents of every cell and body fluid, and are necessary for the continual cell building, cell regeneration, and energy production needed for life. AIM BarleyLife® contains all of the amino acids we need from our diets. Plus, green barley leaf proteins are polypeptides – smaller proteins that can be directly absorbed by the blood, where they promote cell metabolism (the chemical changes needed for life).

Chlorophyll – The blood of the plant, chlorophyll removes carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide (the byproducts of respiration and pollution), reduces fecal, urinary, and body odor, and stimulates red blood cells in connection with oxygen supply. It also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties.

Antioxidant benefits – Antioxidants protect cells from free-radical molecule damage. AIM BarleyLife® contains many antioxidants, including vitamin A (as beta-carotene), vitamin C, vitamin E, saponarin (7-O-GIV), and lutonarin (7-O-GIO), a superior antioxidant.

Immune system benefits – Barley juice helps boost the immune system thanks to a wide spectrum of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, other nutrients, and phytochemicals that work in combination to nourish the blood and feed the cells.

Total wellness results when all body systems are in balance. It is no surprise that our bodies respond to AIM BarleyLife®.
This superfood naturally supplies optimum nutrition and helps to clear toxins from our systems. The result is vibrant health – waking up every day feeling great. But always, the proof of the value of something comes from the consumer. AIM BarleyLife® works.
Irisa Roylance

Irisa Roylance, Preferred Member,
Port Charlotte, Florida:

“As long as I’ve known my husband, he has had severe allergies that cause him to constantly sniffle. That was, until an AIM Member introduced us to the AIM products. Although he was skeptical, my husband said he would try AIM BarleyLife®. Initially he went through a detox time that was pretty severe; in fact, he almost quit. I encouraged him to keep taking it. He did too, until we ran out.

“Soon after, he came home from work sniffling, and I asked him, ‘Guess what you hadn’t been doing until you ran out of barley?’ He was so shocked. He said, ‘You’re right, I can never go off it.’ We are so grateful to The AIM Companies™. Here’s to many more years living healthy with quality AIM products.”

AIM Garden Trio- Whole Food Nutrition

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Garden Trio

Carol Day “I am a busy home-schooling mother of nine children. Our family has been using the AIM Garden Trio® for more than 10 years. Every morning the first thing each family member does is drink their AIM Garden Trio®. I don’t know what I would do without it. It is a quick, easy, economical way to get excellent nutrition in my kids at the beginning of the day. It is my intention to provide healthy meals for my family, but sometimes a busy schedule sidetracks me and the meals don’t include the fresh fruits or vegetables I intended. Thanks to the AIM Garden Trio® I don’t have to beat myself up over this.

“There are times when my older kids are gone from home and eat fast food with friends. Once again, I know they had an excellent nutritional start to their day and I don’t sweat the fast food. My kids are the healthiest kids I know. When other families are succumbing to colds and the flu, we generally remain unscathed. My kids are also excellent athletes. Our house is full of swimming trophies and medals. I know that AIM Garden Trio® contributes to their excellent health and physical abilities. We’ll be taking it for life.”
—Carol Day, Director, Peyton, Colorado

That is quite an endorsement for one of AIM’s top-selling products. What is it about the product that makes it so good for so many in the Day family and, therefore, in yours as well? The AIM Garden Trio® includes AIM BarleyLife®, AIM RediBeets®, and AIM Just Carrots®. Barley, beets, carrots – each brings valuable nutrients to the body plus all three supply the body with something very necessary, live enzymes. Enzymes are the catalysts for the body’s essential chemical reactions and are necessary for providing cellular energy, digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and rebuilding and replenishing tissues, organs, and cells.

A breakdown of the three components of AIM Garden Trio® demonstrates the value of these three all-natural, vegetable juice powder concentrates. Think of the products as a three-legged milk stool. The stool works because all three legs support the weight of the milker. It is similar with the AIM Garden Trio®. Barley, carrots, and beets provide a foundation for whole body health and wellness.

And it comes in juice form, a valuable but often overlooked method of delivery. Juicing separates the juice of a fruit or vegetable from the fiber. While eating raw fruits and vegetables is a real value to the body, nonetheless a large amount of energy is used in handling digestion and absorption due to the bulk and density of the fruit or vegetable. Juicing enables the body to ingest and absorb the maximum amount of nutrients available within 15 minutes of intake because the bulk and pulp are removed.

AIM BarleyLife®: AIM’s flagship product, leg one of the stool, is made of young green barley plants grown and harvested in the nutrient-rich soil. The young plants are loaded with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, chlorophyll, and phytochemicals (plant chemicals thought to be essential to health). Green barley research shows that barley contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, supports the immune system, and may play a role in lowering cholesterol.

AIM Just Carrots®: This leg of the stool contains beta-carotene and other carotenoids, B vitamins, calcium, manganese, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, and folate. Beta-carotene is the best-known of the group. The body changes it into vitamin A, which is important in strengthening the immune system and promoting healthy cell growth. Beta-carotene also serves as a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants fight free radicals and help prevent them from causing membrane damage. The carrots in the product are residue-free, thus eliminating the chance to ingest harmful toxins.

AIM RediBeets®: Beets are a storehouse of nutrients good for the body. This third leg of the stool contains phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, niacin, folate, and betaine. It takes eight ounces of beets to make one teaspoon of AIM RediBeets®. The beets, as with the carrots, are residue-free (thus no toxins) and are processed (juice separated from the fiber) at a temperature designed not to damage their valuable nutrients.

Ray franthamRay Grantham, a Group Builder from Okemah, Oklahoma, is a real believer in the AIM Garden Trio®. He was in public school education for 35 years and at the same time he served as a minister. When he retired from public schools in 2003, his life as a pastor continued and increased because he now had more time to dedicate to it.

“Our church was going through a building program and the demands on my life were almost double. My weight increased dramatically during this stressful time because I am an emotional eater,” says Ray. His weight ballooned to 268 pounds, he had no energy, and his health was at risk. “I decided if I wanted to continue to live and share life with my family, friends, and congregation that I must do something. I read a testimonial in the Partners Living Well magazine that said the AIM Garden Trio® had helped this person lose weight. I thought I had nothing to lose except a lot of extra weight. I began faithfully taking the AIM Garden Trio®. My wife and I both noticed that my energy level increased, and my appetite decreased. My doctor, who I had not seen for a year, was very delighted and impressed with the weight loss. He said to keep up the good work. I did not go into detail with him about the weight loss program other than I told him that I had had a lifestyle change.

“At times I take the AIM Garden Trio® twice a day if I am experiencing weakness or excessive hunger. To date (early in 2007) I have lost 56 pounds and am still going on my new lifestyle toward health.” In addition, Ray reports he has shared the combination of barley, carrots, and beets with his friends and family, and “they too have experienced a good effect.” He says he had tried a weight-loss program but could not stabilize his appetite and energy level.

As noted earlier, the AIM Garden Trio® is one of AIM’s most popular products. AIM BarleyLife® is first, followed by AIM Herbal Fiberblend®. It seems that the more Members know and understand barley, carrots, and beets, the more they recognize the value of the AIM Garden Trio® in playing a role in whole body health. There is something in these three for everyone. Taking three products can seem a bit daunting but all three can be taken together, individually, or with other AIM products. For maximum absorption of the nutrients found in the AIM Garden Trio®, follow the instructions on the canister and on the data sheet.

The body functions best when its cells are healthy and receiving proper nutrition. The foundation for AIM’s commitment to wellness is the Healthy Cell Concept®. Among its tenets is the idea that cell health requires proper cell food, a healthy cell environment and cell protection. If you think about what the AIM Garden Trio® is capable of providing, you need to introduce some green, orange, and red into your diet. When you feel your best, you do your best.

AIM Prepzymes

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Ladies and gentlemen, start your cells

PrepzymesThe human body in its most basic form is simply a collection of cells that join together to make us who we are, what we look like, etc. We are composed of some 10 trillion cells that are divided into about 200 varied types of cells. There are cells for all the various organs.

But cells by themselves do not function fast enough or efficiently enough to sustain life. Enzymes – there are more than 5,000 of them in the body – are necessary to catalyze the cells into action.
Enzymes provide a route of energy that enables a cell to perform its function much more quickly than it could without that spark. Think of the cells of your body like a motor just sitting there waiting to spring into action. Enzymes fire up the cells so they can perform their functions throughout the body.

The 5,000 or so enzymes in the body come and go. They go away as we age, they go away because they are cooked away in food preparation, and in formulating processed foods. Enzymes are especially sensitive to heat levels above 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasteurizing, canning, cooking, microwaving – anything producing heat in excess of 118 degrees – kills enzymes. One of the most vital functions of enzymes is to aid in digestion, which is becoming a larger issue in our society because of the dominance of prepared foods that are not as enzyme-rich as they were in their natural state. AIM PrepZymes® fills that void in today’s diet.

AIM PrepZymes® combines cultured enzymes, papaya fruit, and alpine wild garlic to aid in digestion. Lack of proper digestion can result in constipation, hemorrhoids, bloating, gas, fatigue, weight gain, weight loss, and headaches, just to note a few of the possible complications of poor digestion.

•Papaya fruit: This ingredient contains papain, an enzyme that affixes itself to proteins, helps with protein digestion, and has a relaxing effect on the stomach.

•Alpine wild garlic: This part of the AIM PrepZymes® formula has been shown to aid in digestion in addition to providing a level of antioxidant activity for the product.

•Cultured enzymes: These are important because they are cultivated, strained off, and purified so no fungi, bacteria, or yeasts remain. Cultured enzymes replace the naturally occurring enzymes lost in food processing and food preparation. They are also necessary to aid in digestion to overcome modern diets filled with fats, proteins, sugars, dairy products, snack foods, and processed foods.

Carmie JonesCarmie Jones, an AIM Director from South Holland, Illinois, understands the value and function of AIM PrepZymes®. “Whenever I eat cooked food I take 4-6 digestive enzymes, knowing that the enzymes naturally present in the foods were destroyed by heat. I also take a couple with fresh produce since I don’t know how long it sat there in a store or warehouse losing enzymes since it was picked. But I am especially glad to take them when eating cheese. No more migraine headaches triggered by cheese! In addition, I don’t get a stuffy head and thick throat as I do if I don’t take my enzymes. Hooray for AIM PrepZymes®.

The Healthy Cell Concept – Cell Food

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Cell Food– first line of defense in
the Healthy Cell Concept™

The Healthy Cell Concept

As we get busy on our own personal road to wellness, it may be easy to forget the basic principles that can provide the most important steps toward improving our daily health.

At The AIM Companies™, we call these daily basics the Healthy Cell Concept™. Cell food, cell exercise, cell environment, cell protection, and a healthy mental attitude are all a part of the Healthy Cell Concept™. By taking just a few simple steps toward following these basic concepts, we can develop healthy habits that will be with us for a lifetime. For you, or someone that you know, the results may be improved health—and a more enjoyable lifestyle!

In this issue of Partners, we will look at our first step in the Healthy Cell Concept™ by discussing Cell Food. (Stay with us as we cover the remaining steps in future issues of Partners!)

Cell Food—you are what you eat!

Cell food is what we eat. Our bodies take this food, digest it, capture its nutrients, and transport these nutrients to our cells. What we eat becomes the cell structure of our bodies, and the cell structure determines our physical—healthy and unhealthy—nature. This is why we should be aware of what we eat. If we eat unhealthy foods, we generate unhealthy and toxic cells, which means that our bodies become unhealthy and toxic. In other words, our bodies cannot maintain health if we cram junk food into them!

What does it take to have healthy cells?

Our cells need certain nutrients, such as: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and enzymes. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are known as macronutrients because we need a generous supply (“macro” means “large”) to stay healthy. Enzymes, vitamins, and minerals (as well as amino acids) are called micronutrients because they are needed in smaller quantities. The Healthy Cell Concept™ does not mandate which foods to eat, but rather offers fundamental elements that you should consider when making healthy food choices.

Proteins

These are essential to maintaining the structure and function of all life—and are vital for the growth, repair, and maintenance of muscles, blood, internal organs, skin, hair, and nails. Most people think of only meat when they think of protein. Although meat is an excellent source of protein, its consumption can become problematic. Eating too much meat may result in too many purines, which leads to too much uric acid, which can result in gout and kidney stones. Meat also contains too much fat, which lead to problems associated with fat consumption: obesity, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and possibly even cancer. Alternate (healthier) sources of protein may include chickpeas and other legumes, as well as whole wheat grains, nuts, seeds, and eggs. For meat-lovers, it is generally recommended to eat 2 to 3 serving per week, achieving 10 to 15 percent of the total diet from meat or other animal sources of protein. Studies show that vegetarians easily get enough protein.

Carbohydrates

These foods come from plants and are the main source of energy for all body functions. They are best energy source we have; they keep the digestive system fit and clean, and provide nutrients for the brain and nervous systems. Simple carbohydrates are simple sugars and are found in carbonated soft drinks, most desserts, candy, jelly and jam. The refined sugars and white flours that make up fast (processed) foods and white breads are also in this category. Eating too much of these foods weakens the immune system, meaning that we cannot fight off disease as effectively as we should be able to. Complex carbohydrates (think of these as starch and fiber), on the other hand, include such foods as: whole grains, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, beans, raw vegetables and raw fruits with their natural fibers still intact (unprocessed). North Americans typically consume 11 gr of fiber per day, which is far short of the recommended 25 to 40 gr per day for adults.

Fats

Although many North Americans try to eat a no-fat diet, essential fats are important to our cells. Healthy fats, known as essential fatty acids (EFAs), come from such sources as: flaxseed oil, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, sesame seed oil, grains, seeds, and dark greens. These healthy fats help to maintain the structural components of our cells. They restore energy, help us digest our foods, transport nutrients throughout the cells, and contribute toward healthy hormone balance. EFAs are typically polyunsaturated or monounsaturated. Flaxseed oil in particular is a polyunsaturated oil that is rich in omega-3 content, and it appears to decrease the risk of heart disease. Unhealthy fats (saturated and trans fats) remain troublesome in the modern North American diet. Meats contain high amounts of saturated fats, and over consumption can contribute toward heart disease. Many fats are hidden in our modern foods. For example, cakes, cookies, snack items, and fast foods are loaded with saturated fat as well as trans fats. Trans fat, comes from fat that has been hydrogenated (processed). Trans fats can increase the health risk for heart disease and raise blood cholesterol levels. It is best to avoid trans fats and saturated fats, and choose the healthier polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, if you can.

Enzymes

Most people don’t think about enzymes, but they are critical for proper digestion and metabolic action. Enzymes are the sparks that initiate or speed up the essential chemical reactions required by the body’s organs, tissues, and cells—we need enzymes to live! If we do not replenish our supply of enzymes, we run the risk of ill health. Cooked, processed, and microwaved foods are virtually depleted of enzymes. By contrast, raw whole foods such as fruits and vegetables are loaded with enzymes. The more enzymes you get, the healthier you are, and the more raw foods you eat, the more enzymes you get! This gives good reason to include plenty of raw fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are noncaloric, organic nutrients that are vital for life. Vitamins are integral helpers in digestion and in virtually all cellular functions. Vitamins also act as coenzymes—that is, they help enzymes do their jobs by activating them. B vitamins in particular play important roles as coenzymes. Minerals are naturally occurring elements that perform structural and catalytic roles in the body. Minerals are not destroyed by cooking, unlike vitamins. There have been volumes written on vitamins and minerals, their importance, what they do, how to get them and in what amounts. Vitamins and minerals obtained from whole food sources are easily absorbed by the body. This is yet another reason to consume plenty of raw foods, such as whole fruits and vegetables.

What steps can I take for healthy cells?
The AIM whole food concentrates are an easy way to add the power of raw foods to your diet. With the AIM products, you’ll receive a balanced proportion of all nutrients for Cell Food that supports and builds healthy cells. Consider nourishing and replenishing with:
AIM BarleyLife® for protein, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, and important antioxidants—with amino acids and live enzymes.
AIM Herbal Fiberblend® for daily cleansing and added daily fiber to detoxify.
AIMega™ for (healthy) essential fatty acids with a balanced ratio of (omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9) EFAs.
AIM PrepZymes® for added enzymes.
AIM CellSparc 360® for energy-creating coenzymes.
AIM Garden Trio® (barley, carrots and beets) for essential vitamins, antioxidants, and health-protecting minerals.
AIM CranVerry® with important flavonoids for added immune protection. New vegetarian capsules coming soon (not available in Canada).