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Living Well AIM Partners magazine

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Sep - Oct 2019

HOW TO BE A GOOD SPONSOR AIM FOR GUT HEALTH

THE IMPORTANCE OF AIM CELEBRATIONS

Reaching More Generations TM

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hen AIM was founded in 1982, most Members were part of the Baby Boomer generation (born 19461964) and for those of you who don’t know, after the Baby Boomers came “Gen X” (born 1965-1980) and now the “Millennials” (born 1981-1996).

If you are a business builder, you have the opportunity to position your business to tap into the millions of young people in this generation. By positioning yourself in front of this generation, you have the potential to explode your business.

Most millennials are disillusioned with the lifestyle led by their parents, who at times have sacrificed relationships and sometimes their health in order to work long and hard hours towards their retirement. In fact, a survey conducted by Deloitte revealed that 66% of millennials plan on leaving the workforce by 2020 because they want to do it differently.

They want to make an impact on the world and live a life of purpose. At the same time, this generation embraces the Direct Selling Industry with open arms. To sum it up, what Millennials want is family. They want to spend time with their kids; they want to look after their health with preventative solutions and are embracing health and wellness like never before! I can’t think of a better opportunity than AIM, to meet their wants and needs.

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We’re at a unique time in history, where there is a perfect storm brewing. You have an opportunity to completely change people’s lives, and in return change yours. Five years from now, you might be going to a future AIM Celebration and your life could look completely different.

If you are a seasoned networker with AIM or just getting started, think about this opportunity and get to work. I am certain you’ll be thankful that you did in the years to come.

For those of you who have built large businesses and are more or less retired, reaching the next generation is your insurance that your business and legacy will be passed down for generations to come. You don’t want to lose what you’ve built. Reignite your passion, embrace change and transformation, set new goals again, register with fellow AIM leaders who have joined Chrysalis and become a part of the AIM business community.

As we look into this exciting future, know that AIM is never going to lose their unique culture or who they are as a company. AIM is a family, a community of likeminded people, and it will always feel like home to you.

This culture is firmly rooted in serving others, embracing all generations, as AIM stands ready to welcome all.

Presently, AIM is working harder and smarter than ever to continue providing you with the best business platform moving forward, the best innovative products, a full rebrand, a new improved website. Together with you, the AIM Members, our mission is to continue improving people’s lives as we journey confidently into the future.

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The purpose of AIM Partners Living Well is to communicate vital information to our Members and to build a strong relationship with them through education, motivation, and recognition.

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Fresh Focus - Herbal Release

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AIM Partners Living Well is written in compliance with RSA requirements, which may not be suitable for marketing AIM products elsewhere. We ask that you be aware of and respect the requirements of your country in marketing AIM products.

AIM in the palm of your hand AIM for gut health

11 Both sides of inflammation

To improve the quality and productivity of people’s lives by promoting the Healthy Cell Concept and the highest principles of free enterprise.

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By Charlotte Meschede - Nutritionist

Proancynol 2000 is a formula containing a variety of antioxidants, each of which will be thoroughly explained below. However, first and foremost, let us understand what exactly is meant by the term “antioxidant” and how does it impact our immune system?

Foods that contain antioxidant compounds have the ability to stabilize highly reactive, potentially harmful molecules called free radicals. These toxic little molecules are generated during normal cellular metabolism and also from metabolism or breakdown of medications, alcohol and other toxins. Exposure to UV light, cigarette smoke and other harmful environmental pollutants also increases the body’s free radical load. Free radicals have the ability to damage membranes, enzymes and DNA structures and therefore eating foods or taking supplements that have a high concentration of antioxidants is important to help neutralize these free radicals and therefore protect the structural integrity of cells and tissues. Consequently, free radical production has been implicated in being one of the major aggressors in the pathology of over 100 diseases ranging from arthritis, atherosclerosis and haemorrhagic shock to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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health and disease prevention. However, there is a marked difference regarding the beneficial effects of naturally occurring versus synthetically produced antioxidants in the human body. There are hundreds, if not thousands of different antioxidant compounds, each bearing specific properties that are active against certain types of free radicals.

What about Proancynol 2000?

Now we know what antioxidants do and how they fit into our Way to Health story, let us examine what Proancynol 2000 has to offer. This phenomenal product contains the following nutrients per serving:

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Vitamin A 1,495 mcg Vitamin C 2 mg Selenium 200 mcg Green Tea Extract 100 mg Rosemary Extract 100 mg Grape Seed Extract 50 mg N-Acetyl-Cysteine 30 mg Alpha-lipoic Acid 26 mg Lycopene 2 mg

Even though anecdotal evidence is important, there are many clinical trials and reviews that have focused on how antioxidants can protect the various structures from damage and have confirmed that antioxidant supplementation can significantly improve specific immune responses. A review

by Adrianne Bendich (Human Nutrition Research) from New Jersey (USA), found that supplementation with Vitamins C, E and A or beta-carotene increased the activation of cells involved in immunity. It was also found that supplementation with these specific vitamins supported a healthy immune response in individuals exposed to environmentally produced free radicals.

Supplementation with vitamin A, which is considered to have limited antioxidant properties, was found to decrease the number of children who became infected with measles as well as the mortality (death from infection) rates after contracting the illness.

One of the most popular antioxidants to be studied is a group called proanthocyandins, which are naturally occurring antioxidants in fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, flowers and bark. These compounds have been shown to have a broad spectrum of biological, pharmacological and therapeutic activities against free radicals and oxidative stress (Oxidative stress reflects an imbalance between the systemic manifestation of reactive oxygen species and a biological

system’s ability to readily detoxify the reactive intermediates or to repair the resulting damage). A specific proanthocyanidin found in grape seeds called GPSE was used in a trial (reported in Science Direct 2003) which compared the scavenging ability of GSPE with those of vitamins C, E and betacarotene. The experiments showed that GPSE is highly bioavailable and provides significantly greater protection against free radicals and consequent damage to tissue than all the above mentioned vitamins.

Other studies have focused on cardiovascular health and the benefits of GPSE in this context. In addition to providing protection against cardiovascular disease, GPSE was also found to improve cardiac functional assessment even after a cardiac event like a heart attack or stroke

Selenium A powerful antioxidant that is biologically active once converted into seleno-proteins.

Given the crucial roles that seleno-proteins play in regulating Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in nearly all tissues in the body, it is not surprising that dietary intake of selenium strongly influences inflammation and immune response. In particular, supplementation with selenium was found to effect anti-viral immunity, with particular reference to the influenza virus.

Green Tea Extract Among the group of green tea extracts, epigallocatechin gallate (EPCG) has been found to have the most powerful antioxidant activity. This activity was found more pronounced in patients with extreme oxidative stress, in other words, in patients already diagnosed with some form of degenerative and/or inflammatory disease .

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I have not only recommended drinking green tea to many patients over the years, for various reasons, including weight loss, lethargy and helping to boost immune function. For those people (like myself ) who don’t like the taste of green tea, then supplementation is preferable.

glutathione, remains at adequate concentrations. It is therefore vital in all the detoxification phases, without which the human body would be unable to effectively reduce toxic load from all harmful substances, including environmental toxins, alcohol, medications and the like.

Rosemary Extract

Lycopene

Similarly to green tea extracts, rosemary extracts have been found to possess many anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that researchers have focussed on over many years. One of the more interesting actions of rosemary extracts is that of helping to lower blood sugar. A particular study that focussed on Type 2 diabetes (published in Nutrients 2017 Sep; 9(9) and found that certain of the rosemary extracts mimicked current diabetic medications and helped to improve insulin response and reduce the dumping of sugar into the blood stream by the liver (an exaggerated and profound physiological response in diabetic patients). Before we get too excited and start advising our diabetic friends and colleagues to drop all their diabetic medications and just take rosemary extract, there are many more studies and trials that need to take place.

The powerful and colourful compound is responsible for the red and pink pigment seen in fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, beetroot, pink grapefruit, etc. Studies have shown that people who had lower levels of carotenoids (of which lycopene is one) had a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

We cannot simply say that lycopene prevents heart disease but we can deduct that people who eat adequate amounts of coloured fruits and vegetables are generally healthier than those who do not!

N-Acetyl-Cysteine The most relevant fact about this nutrient is that it forms the basis of the semiessential amino acid (protein) cysteine in the body. Cysteine ensures that the body’s most powerful antioxidant compound,

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Conclusion In summary it is important to emphasize that taking Proancynol 2000 will not necessarily prevent every disease known to man, but what we do know, is that it DOES provide a cocktail of anti-oxidant compounds that have been shown through clinical trials and other forms of research to improve immune response and overall wellbeing! On a personal note, I NEVER travel without it and always make sure I have at least one bottle in my medicine cabinet.

Herbal Release brings together a variety of herbs with a history of beneficial properties that greatly contribute to inner cleansing of the body, particularly for support of the lymphatic and immune systems.

As a central part of the immune system, the lymphatic system is essentially made up of lymph fluid, nodes and vessels as well as organs such as the tonsils and the spleen. This network supports the immune system as it removes pathogens and toxins and generates antibodies and lymphocytes that protect against infections.

I suffered from constipation and started taking Herbal Release in November 2015. I take 3 capsules at night, and Herbal Release has stabilized my bowel problem.

It is amazing!

Mary Haynes, AIM Director Barrie, Ontario

Herbal Release formula contains 11 cleansing herbs: barberry, buckthorn, cascara sagrada, chickweed, dandelion, echinacea, gotu kola, parsley, kelp, licorice and sarsaparilla.

Parsley Combining these botanicals creates an effective herbal release that cleanses and supports the body and its systems in a natural way.

Cascara Sagrada

Barberry

Echinacea

Having regular bowel movements maintains body health through the consistent removal of toxins and waste.

Several of the herbs in Herbal Release provide a laxative effect that naturally stimulates defecation.

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PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY

How to be a

Good Sponsor

Part 1

By Deirdrè van Staden - AIM Director

Once you have determined that someone is interested in the AIM products, check what their requirements are and if they have enough points worth of product, offer them membership and explain that the products are obtained at wholesale price if one is a member.

AIM SOUTH AFRICA APPLICATION & ORDER FORM Application (Please tick) Date:

Sponsors Name: APPLICANT / MEMBER DETAILS : Identity No.: First Name:

Order (Please tick)

For office use only AIM ID No:

Sponsors AIM ID No:

AIM ID No.: Last / Business Name:

Postal Address: Physical Address: City

Nearest Post Office (without this we cant send the product to you):

Postal Code:

Tel No:

Fax No:

Contact No

Cell No:

E-mail:

Donate points to AIM ID No.

METHOD OF PAYMENT: (this is how you will pay for the product) Method of Other Internet Bank payment: Credit Card (specify) Payment Deposit

Account / Card holders Name:

Credit Card No:

Expiry Date:

RECEIPT OF REBATE: (the account into which AIM will pay you any volume rebates - this may not be a credit card) Tick your type of Account: Bank Name: Country (e.g. South Africa): Current / Cheque Savings Branch Code: (6 digits)

Bank Account No:

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TOTAL MEMBERS PLEDGE :

The undersigned hereby applies to become a Member of (and distribute products if they choose) American Image Marketing Inc., (hereafter referred to as the Company” and acknowledges that he / she : 1.

Received, read, and understood a copy of the Company’s Member Agreement.

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Shall abide by and be subject to the terms and conditions of the Member Agreement and the Policies and Procedures of the Company as they now exist or may be amended.

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In deciding to become a Member, relied only on the information and representations contained in the Member Agreement.

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Upon acceptance as a Member, shall be entitled to purchase product from the Company, build a sales organization, and enjoy benefits available to all Members, in accordance with the American Image Marketing Member Agreement 1 and 5.

Understands that a Member does not receive any remuneration from sponsoring other Members, but that any rebates or bonuses will be earned only as a result of the sales of the product.

New Member’s Signature :

Assist them with completing the membership application form. Ask them to forward it to you so you can check it before it is sent to AIM. You can then send it to AIM. Ask them to include their order at the bottom of the form and to send a proof of payment with their application form and order to AIM.

themselves from the office. This also ensures that you as the sponsor will receive your $mart$tart bonus.

Explain that no cash changes hands, only a debit card, credit card or an EFT are acceptable.

Date :

Please fax this form to (011) 675 0427 or e-mail to aimordersza@aimintl.com with proof of payment should you be making a direct deposit or internet transfer.

AIM’s banking details: First National Bank, Branch Randburg, Branch Code 254005, Account No. 50410156323

AIM Africa Inc. (External Company Incorporated in Idaho U.S.A.) Reg. No. 1996/04792/10 T/A AIM South Africa P. O. Box 1087, Florida, 1710 • Phone + 27 11 675 0477 • Fax + 27 11 675 0427

Ensure that the new person has a price list and AIM's bank details as well as AIM's contact details.

Encourage the new Member to include their bank details as at some stage AIM will pay them a rebate and require savings or current account details for you to receive your rebate.

Inform your new person of the location of the Head Office.

Assist them with placing their first order. If you and they are close to the office then arrange to meet them there and introduce them to the AIM staff.

Remember that the new person needs to pay for their own order and have it shipped to them or they need to collect it

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Explain the $mart$tart bonus. Tell them that they are also eligible to receive a $mart$tart bonus.

Once the new applicant has placed an order they are now an AIM Member. You now have to take them by the hand and walk them through the AIM way.

Go through how to order once again. Make them aware of their AIM member number which they need to use when placing an order. Check that they have the AIM telephone number as well as email address.

Ask them to go through their welcome pack. Go through it with them if you are able to.

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Encourage your new team member to watch the DVD as it explains each product in detail.

Ask them to work through the "Health is Wealth" Booklet.

Explain that it is a good idea for them to familiarise themselves with:

Check that they have received their order.

Explain how to use each product.

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Check back with them in a day or two to see how they are feeling and responding to the products. Ensure that they are using it correctly.

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the AIM Member Agreement Policies and Procedures Orders and Returns Promotion of company products and business opportunity Code of Ethics regarding the AIM Companies

AIM in the Palm of Your Hand Mobile phones are a worldwide presence. You see people holding these hand-held computers wherever you go, so you have to hand it to Martin Cooper, who invented the first handheld cell phone.

Back in 1973, Cooper made the very first call on a cell phone that weighed 2.5 pounds (1.1 kg), measured 9 inches (23 cm) in length and discharged after only 35 minutes of use.

Obviously, mobile phones have come a long way since then, growing astoundingly in convenience and usability. And for mobile devices, the AIM website is growing in convenience and usability as well.

Mobile-Friendly AIM These days, around 60 percent of the visits to internet sites are accessed by mobile devices. So it makes sense that AIM has put so much time and effort into the technological advance of making its website mobile-friendly.

This means that when you visit www.theaimcompanies. com on your mobile device, every page of the site will be optimized for ideal viewing and accessibility.

Additionally, no matter how you hold your device, the AIM website will adjust to the screen width so that you can see and access every page clearly.

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AIM for your gut The microbiome remains a mystery even with all the recent buzz about its importance.

And it is often linked to another word: microbiota.

According to the Genetic Science Learning Center at the University of Utah, the microbiota is a “collection or community of microbes” while the microbiome is viewed as “the full collection of genes of all the microbes in a community.”1

Mind-Boggling Microbes Both words refer to microbes, microscopic organisms that normally inhabit the human body on the skin, in the mouth, in the gut, etc. And we’re specifically talking about archaea, bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses as well as microscopic animals2 when referring to microbiota or microbiome microbes.

One of the most important microbes in the list is the bacteria that dominate the gut, helping to digest food, produce vitamins, regulate the immune system and protect against disease-causing bacteria. The greater diversity of bacterial species you have, the healthier you are.

A 2010 Italian study compared the diversity of bacteria in children who ate a modern diet to children who ate a more ancient, plant-based diet. Guess which kids had the greatest diversity of species?

Over the years, diets that include burgers and fries may have murdered many species of useful human bacteria. So the crux of the matter is food that feeds people . . . and their bacteria.

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Boosting Bacteria Seriously, who would have thought that large populations of many different species of bacteria—and we’re talking trillions—in your colon actually keep you healthy, which is primarily why the microbiome has become such a buzz word since the late 1990s.

Whatever you can do to boost the presence and variety of bacteria in your microbiome, the more boosting bacteria you get in the health department. And getting back to the children in the study who ate a largely vegetarian diet, those youngsters had a high intake of fiber. And specific types of fiber— prebiotics—are dietary delights for bacteria. Eat more fiber and you feed the little buggers that boost your health.

The FloraFood and fit ’n fiber Fit AIM supports the profile of a healthy microbiome with fit ’n fiber’s prebiotics and FloraFood’s probiotics—supplemental healthy bacteria. fit ’n fiber provides three kinds of prebiotic fiber, food for your friendly microbiome inhabitants.

And FloraFood boosts the presence of three friendly species of gut bacteria.

AIM nutrition is a fine fit for your gut.

References: 1 https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/microbiome/ 2 https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/microbiome/intro/ 3 https://www.pnas.org/content/107/33/14691

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Both sides of

Inflammation

Inflammation? Doesn’t sound good, does it? Turns out it’s both good and bad.

On one hand, good (acute) inflammation is an element of the body’s healing response to infection, toxins and tissue damage. Cut a finger, sprain something or contract a respiratory infection, and the immune system reacts defensively. The resulting pain, swelling, redness, heat, fever or tingling are to help in the healing process. By killing germs and establishing a line of defense, acute inflammation helps to prevent a problem from worsening.

On the other hand, bad (chronic) inflammation is a potential horror story. This type can trigger a long list of disorders, including arthritis, asthma, blood flow issues, cancer and diabetes. In fact, it is believed to be at the core of disease.

As the word “chronic” implies, this type of inflammation is persistent, so your body is on guard constantly. This is a problem. For example, if inflammatory cells are present for too long in blood vessels, the result can be an increase in plaque buildup. This can

Foods that cause inflammation Try to avoid or limit these foods as much as possible: • refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pastries • french fries and other fried foods • soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages • red meat (burgers, steaks) and processed meat (hot dogs, sausage) • margarine, shortening, and lard

lead to thickening of the arteries, which increases the likelihood for a stroke or heart attack.

A hallmark of the AIM message is nutrition.

Eating plant-based food is associated with lessening the ravages of bad inflammation and supporting good inflammation. AIM provides concentrated forms of plant nutrients. While not promising to diagnose, mitigate, treat or prevent disease, there’s a wide variety of whole-food concentrates and natural health products that may alleviate the bad kind of inflammation.

Do yourself a favor: eat nutrient-dense foods and take AIM supplements. Since its founding, AIM has been advocating healthy choices that remain true. Along with good habits that include exercising regularly and drinking plenty of water, consuming antiinflammatory, antioxidant-rich whole foods and supplements are investments in yourself that can pay a lifetime of dividends for your immune system.

Anti-inflammatory foods An anti-inflammatory diet should include these foods: • tomatoes • olive oil • green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards • nuts like almonds and walnuts • fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines • fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges

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Product Brochure CoCoa LeafGreens

Whole Body Health AIMega An organic seed oil blend that delivers an important source of healthful and essential omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, plus omega-9. EFA’s are the main structural component of every cell membrane and are necessary for cell growth and activity. Helps protect against high blood pressure.

BarleyLife An all-natural, green barley leaf juice powder concentrate helps provide the daily nutrition you need to develop a strong foundation for good health and is abundant in enzymes, essential amino acids, and rich in antioxidant ability, anti-inflammatory activity, and immune system support. Available in powder and vegetarian capsules. Helps maintain correct pH levels.

BarleyLife Xtra A delightful, cherry-apple flavoured green barley juice powder with 18 different fruits and vegetables. With only one gram of sugar per serving, BarleyLife Xtra provides a healthy, nourishing alternative to the plethora of sugar-filled drinks available today. Children and adults alike enjoy this smooth, pleasant drink.

Just Carrots A carrot juice powder concentrate that contains important nutrients such as alpha-and beta carotene, calcium, iron, B vitamins, potassium and lutein.

RediBeets A concentrated beet juice powder with only the fiber removed, contains essential enzymes along with the natural form of betaine, which aids in cleansing the liver and reducing homocysteine levels.

LeafGreens An all-natural powder concentrate that combines the nutrient-dense leaves of spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard and barley, plus broccoli sprouts for a wide spectrum of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and a balanced plant-based protein, all for whole-body health.

Leaves are among the most abundant sources of vital nutrients on the planet, and cocoa has long been touted for its delectable taste and antioxidant ability. AIM CoCoa LeafGreens delivers the nutrition of barley, spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard and broccoli sprouts powder in a delicious cocoa beverage. CoCoa LeafGreens is the only product on the market to utilize this singular blend of leaf juices and sprouts with the flavor profile of cocoa for optimal health benefits and a great taste.

Digestive Health FloraFood A powerful combination of three friendly bacteria: Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacteria bifidum, and Bifidobacteria longum – helps maintain digestive and intestinal health as well as healthy cholesterol levels.

PrepZymes A combination of digestive enzymes, helps our bodies break down foods so we get more nutrients per meal. Specially made for high-sugar, high-fat diets commonly found in “industrialized” countries.

Herbal Fiberblend A combination of soluble and insoluble psyllium fiber and cleansing herbs, helps maintain bowel regularity, provides dietary fiber and aids in detoxification. Helps maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Available in unflavoured or natural raspberry powder and vegetarian capsules.

Para 90 A unique combination of cleansing herbs, helps maintain a parasite-free body.

Neuro Health Composure A combination of relaxing herbs, helps to maintain neuro health, especially in regard to dealing efficiently with stress.

Has a calming effect.

GinkgoSense Combines ginkgo biloba with the essential fatty acid DHA, bilberry fruit extract, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin to provide overall support for your neuro and cardiovascular health. Specifically targets mental acuity, vision, and circulation.

Cardiovascular Health CellSparc 360 Combines coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) with tocotrienols and fish oil to provide total cardiovascular support. The CoQ10 provides potent antioxidant capabilities, and the tocotrienols and fish oil help maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels and healthy gums.

Bear Paw Garlic A unique wild garlic made from the leaf, helps lower cholesterol, and maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

General Health CranVerry+ Cranberry juice concentrate helps maintain a healthy urinary tract. It also helps prevent gum disease and cavities, may help to reduce peptic ulcers, and provides powerful antioxidants. Raises level of good cholesterol in the blood. Inhibits growth of Candida.

GlucoChrom Combines vanadium, gymnema sylvestre, bitter melon, and a unique, yeast-sourced chromium to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Herbal Release A combination of herbs, helps maintain a healthy lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is integral to maintaining our immune health.

Proancynol 2000 A combination of green tea, grape seed extract, alphalipoic acid, and other powerful antioxidants, helps fight free radicals and maintain a healthy immune system.

Free radicals have been linked to diseases, many of these resulting from a weakened immune system.

Men’s Health ReAssure SP A unique and synergistic combination of saw palmetto berry oil extract, pumpkin seed oil, tomato lycopene, and zinc citrate for the maintenance of prostate health.

Active Health Fit ’n Fiber Is a prebiotic fibre supplement with heart-healthy soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber has been linked to reduced appetite and cholesterol, and glucose absorption. Prebiotic fibres feed good bacteria in our gut to improve digestion and immune function.

Peak Endurance A combination of PEAK ATP®, electrolytes, B vitamins, vitamin C, and only a single gram of sugar. ATP is the primary source of energy for every function in the cells in the body, electrolytes need replacing due to exercise, and B vitamins are important for metabolism. A serving delivers 200 mg of PEAK ATP®

ProPeas A vegetable protein powder made from field peas.

Provides 12 grams of protein per serving. Ideal tool for weight management due to protein’s ability to increase satiety, improve lean muscle and increase metabolism.

Bone Health Frame Essentials Combines a glucosamine complex with MSM and boswellia extract, helps maintain healthy joints. Improves joint function and mobility.

CalciAIM A natural citrus drink mix that provides several nutrients crucial to proper skeletal function and overall wellness.

It contains three types of calcium plus a number of other nutrients that include vitamin D.

Mag-nificence Offers three different applications of topical magnesium: lotion, spray and CWR Bath additive - to provide effective ways of increasing cellular absorption of this essential mineral. Magnesium may be one of the most essential elements to living organisms.

Women’s Health Renewed Balance Body cream contains natural plant-derived ingredients that work synergistically. Both women and men may derive health benefits from this product.

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Synthetic Natural Supplements

By Charlotte Meschede - Nutritionist

This is a subject that will continue to evoke controversy amongst health professionals. To simplify the argument, let us look at the definition of what exactly is considered a whole food supplement and when is a supplement regarded as synthetic?

Whole Food Supplements are exactly that. They are made from foods and presented in a concentrated form, in other words, a whole food like barley leaves have been juiced, then dried and presented as such. Therefore the only difference between the whole fresh food versus the supplement form is water and/or fibre. In essence, this method of supplementation concentrates the natural nutrients occurring in that particular food without chemically changing the structure, amount or adding any other nutrient. It is an excellent way of ‘eating’ more of a particularly nutritious food without the volume that food would normally have. Many people do this through simple juicing. For example ‘green juices’ that consist of juiced spinach, kale, barley and other green leafy vegetables. This is an excellent way of making sure you get the nutrients from said vegetables, without having to eat large quantities. Drying these juices will further concentrate the foods, presenting the nutrients in a more condensed form but still preserving the ‘wholeness’ of that particular food. Foods also contain many other components than simply individual nutrients. Fruits and vegetables also contain phytonutrients that have many other active functions, which facilitate the absorption and assimilation of nutrients. It is a well-known fact that eating 14

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more fruits and vegetables enhances overall health. Simply extracting the individual nutrients and taking them in pill/capsule form will not elicit the same health benefits.

In comparison, synthetic supplements will usually provide one or more individual nutrients that have been chemically manufactured (in a laboratory). The main concern when taking a synthetic vitamin, mineral or trace element, is that whilst it may be chemically similar to the nutrient that occurs naturally in a plant, food contains many other compounds necessary for absorption and assimilation. We were not designed simply to swallow pills and potions and not eat!

However, before we dismiss artificial or synthetic vitamins and other nutrients, there are times when taking individual nutrients or specific combinations of nutrients can be recommended and even beneficial.

Unfortunately it is easier to overdose on individual nutrients in synthetic supplements than in wholefood supplements. So, should a synthetic formula be your supplement of choice, make sure that you are informed as to possible toxicity if these nutrients are taken in excess. An example would be vitamin A and D supplements as these vitamins are stored by the liver and accumulation in either can have serious if not fatal consequences.

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Why do people have a need for supplementation?

Most people do not obtain enough nutrients from diet alone. This is for a number of different reasons: 1. They do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables, either because the supply is limited and/or they cannot afford them 2. They do not like eating fresh foods and choose to eat processed food 3. They have one or more food allergies that limits the food choices available to them 4. They may suffer from a chronic disease in which the metabolism of certain nutrients is compromised either due to the disease pathophysiology or to the drugs prescribed to treat the condition 5. They have acquired various lifestyle habits such as smoking that can increase the body’s demand for various nutrients (such as vitamin C and calcium) 6. They may be taking long-term medications which negatively affect the absorption and assimilation of several nutrients

How to Choose between Synthetic versus Natural Supplements In my opinion, there is NO substitute for food. If we were physiologically designed to live off pills and potions, we would not have the complex digestive system, with which we are born. So if you are in a position to eat 100% natural, fresh foods then do so! My advice to patients is always be able to SEE what you are eating as much as possible.

Additives such as preservatives, stabilisers and colourants are not visible and do contribute to the toxic burden.

In nature, nutrients never occur in isolation, so if you are taking a single nutrient, there

must be evidence to support that you either have a deficiency in that particular nutrient or it has been proven that your genotype has a greater requirement for certain isolated nutrients. DNA testing is very much a currently new diagnostic and informative method of identifying strengths and weaknesses in one’s genetic make-up.

These tests are designed to facilitate nutritional programs that will help to achieve a person’s optimal health. However, as I have mentioned earlier, there is NO substitute for food, which should always be considered as the first option in a treatment protocol.

Should a person’s metabolic and genetic make-up require supplementation, then the choice of whether to go for whole food supplements versus artificial or synthetic supplements should be based on: • Availability of whole foods and or their supplement counterparts • Identifying which individual nutrients that need boosting • Ensuring that whole food supplementation and dietary modification has been addressed as adequately as possible • Determining whether taking the supplements have had any benefits or not

Conclusion It is unclear how well the body utilises nutrients in supplement form versus natural or wholefood form as this could be nutrientspecific. Research and several clinical trials have confirmed that increasing fresh fruit and vegetable intake on a daily basis will lead to improved health over time, so it makes sense that using a wholefood supplement may have better long term health benefits than synthetic nutrients, but once again, individual circumstances need to be taken into account. Take advice from well qualified and experienced health professionals rather than people with little or no knowledge on the subject.

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To Sneeze

or Not to Sneeze Why is it that some people have allergies while others waltz through life without them? Apparently, life isn’t fair when it comes to allergic reactions either.

Ask anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies about the unfairness of making it through a long winter only to sneeze their way through spring and summer and they’ll tell you in no uncertain terms just how irritatingly unfair it is to have allergies.

Alleviate with AIM

With seasonal allergic rhinitis, a person reacts primarily to the pollen released from grasses, plants and trees, all of which spring to life after winter. Certain foods may also play a role in triggering allergic reactions to pollen.

The nutrition you add to your dietary intake can also help to alleviate allergy symptoms.

LeafGreens and CoCoa LeafGreens contain kale, arugula, Swiss chard and spinach, all of which are natural sources of quercetin.

This plant flavonoid is recognized for its antioxidant activity and anti-allergic properties.

For example, wheat has been a dietary staple for centuries in bread and is an ingredient in most processed foods. Over time, people can develop inner reactions related to a family of wheat proteins, amylase-trypsin inhibitors (ATIs), which, according to a 2016 study, promote intestinal inflammation.1

Quercetin naturally inhibits the release of histamines.2 For most people, pollen is harmless. But for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, the immune system identifies pollen as something harmful to the body, so it releases chemicals - histamines - to get rid of it, creating inflammation and allergy symptoms.

This inflammation associated with wheat could be an allergy activator come spring.

Anecdotal evidence demonstrates that

Increasing your intake of quercetin-rich vegetables and AIM concentrates such as LeafGreens and CoCoa LeafGreens may

Wheat Trigger?

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eliminating dietary wheat has helped to put a stop to seasonal allergies that trigger itchy eyes, runny noses and uncontrolled sneezing.

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help to correct this inflammatory response to a perceived threat.

FloraFood may also provide relief. With the recent focus on the microbiota’s importance to overall health, it may not be surprising that a 2016 randomized trial concluded that allergy sufferers who took probiotics experienced an improved quality of life.3 The probiotics used in the study were Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum, which make up the FloraFood formula. These friendly bacteria may increase the percentage of T cells called Tregs that control the immune system’s response to foreign particles and generate a tolerance for pollen.

If seasonal allergies affect you or someone you know, it is good to know that there are non-medicinal steps that can be taken to help alleviate this unnatural body response to something as common as pollen, allowing full enjoyment of a spring that has sprung.

References accessed March 8, 2019 1 https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S00165085(16)35503-2/fulltext 2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/27187333 3 https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/ article/105/3/758/4569700

Did you know....?

Sneezes expel air from the body at speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour.

Making it

Personal

Sales people continually rattle off the details and pros of products to prospective customers. This is all well and good because a measure of knowledge is vital when you are trying to convince people to purchase something.

When it comes to adding a personal touch to sales, there is very little that is more convincing than products that have turned someone’s health around for the better. This is a major reason to consider personal experience using AIM products as an ideal sales tool. In reality, sharing a personal testimonial can be the most convincingly honest sales pitch of all.

There’s an element of belief that is required when deciding to choose nutritional supplements. People may or may not believe that a product such as BarleyLife is going to be good for their health in spite of all the product information AIM independent distributors provide.

The power of a personal testimonial can firmly plant the seed of belief. Improving your health by taking AIM products is the primary reason people become Members and stay Members. Sharing those experiences is one of the most effective ways of signing up new Members and making a healthy difference in their lives. If you have a story to tell, think of it as a sales tool and use it.

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PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY

The importance of

AIM Celebrations

By Bheki Ngidi- AIM Director

First of all, I would like to thank AIM for its promotions that make it possible for us to travel the world. Although it wasn't the first time I went to the US, it felt like the first time because this time I was in Orlando, Florida, the entertainment center of the world.

I arrived two days earlier in New York with my wife and we toured New York. The following day we flew to Orlando and we enjoyed touring Orlando also. We went to the Kennedy Space Center and to the Magic Kingdom at Disneyland.

The first day of the celebration started on a high note, you could feel the excitement even in the atmosphere of the hall. I was very honoured to meet Mr. Dennis Itami, one of the founders of the company. This was the first time in my life I ever met someone who had the ability to balance humility and humor like he did. I’ve never met a person who is more humble. Meeting him and all the other people from all over the world made me feel closer to the company. I met people that I used to see in AIM's magazines and newsletters. I also met my uplines, the Schieles from Dallas, Texas, whom I never thought of personally meeting at any time in my life.

All the speakers on other days were extremely informational. The Q&A session blew my mind, the questions and answers were very beneficial as well, for the first time I understood why our Peak Endurance has a +8 age limit.

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Two months before this celebration I was in Las Vegas, attending one of Eric Worre's events and in this event he kept mentioning that it is very important for all networkers to attend their companies' events. After being at this celebration I understood this importance and I can say the same to everyone who is reading this article. Even when you read network marketing business books, you get the same advise, but Brian Gotta’s book, titled “Congratulations, You’re A Millionaire”, summarizes it nicely when it says: “Read motivational personal development books, listen to uplifting motivational, educational tapes, attend enriching, enlivening seminars, and associate with the positive, successful people in your company or organization. Constantly fill your mind with the forward-thinking, inspirational words you need to maintain your optimistic outlook.

Do it. It works.”

I can't stop thinking of the humorous presentation on the marketing plan by Mr. Ralph Peterson and Michelle Long, totally unforgettable! There's a big difference between watching these things on video and seeing them live, so attending these events is worth the time and effort. Mrs Carolyn Kling-Keech, who is 86 years old,

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also stressed the important fact of attending the company’s events in her speech titled "Shaping your future, Your 90-Day Plan", a speech that she delivered together with her daughter, Cathy McCrae. Joan van Rensburg said the same thing in her speech.

That is how important this is.

After attending this celebration, I am a different person, it has literally changed my life. I would encourage everyone to attend these events, they are well worth the effort.

I can't wait to attend the next one in Branson and I would like to say to everyone: "See you there!"

Joan van Rensburg's Chrysalis trainings are highly recommended. The speakers from Chrysalis were exceptional, professional and informative. Their public speaking abilities were extraordinary with their clear, up to the point, well organised and well delivered speeches.

What I love most about AIM as a company is that there's no hype. The hype that I saw in all the other companies that I joined before made me extremely uncomfortable. The AIM company also seems to be one of those companies that have gotten the balance between humanity and technology right.

Even Nicolas van Rensburg mentioned this in his speech, saying the company will stick to its culture but will use technology to improve its services and products for the service of mankind.

I was surprised by the response of the people back home in South Africa when I communicated with them from the States. Their responses were completely different than when I was with them. Almost everyone wished they were with me in America. Even the people I was trying to recruit said they can't wait for me to come back so they can join AIM. That's how important these trips are. It feels different to people when you tell them about this opportunity when you are overseas, especially in America.

My wife and I decided to stay for two extra days to continue touring Orlando. We went to SeaWorld and to Wonderworks (to see Orlando's upside down house).

Congratulations!

Member Promotion

We would like to congratulate the following Member on her promotion:

Laurette Clements Promoted to Director in July 2019

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Clear 2020 Vision Celebration With the June launch of the the “Clear 2020 Vision” international contest, AIM Members have been given the opportunity to earn up to two free 2020 Celebration packages and a wad of cash to enjoy their stay in Branson even more. Missouri in June sounds good, doesn’t it?

A Taste of Branson

From June 4–7, 2020, Members will meet in Branson, Missouri, at the Chateau on the Lake Resort to celebrate the annual gathering of the AIM Family. As with every AIM Celebration, extra days can be tagged on before or after the event dates so that a Celebration Vacation can be experienced.

Six Sights to See!

2 The Titanic Museum ships you to

With such a variety of things to see and do in Branson, Living Well magazine will feature Branson attractions in this and future issues so that Members can plan the details of their AIM 2020 Celebration time in Missouri.

another time and place that stands out in the world like no other. The variety of “titanic” features allow visitors the chance to feel they’re aboard the actual ship but at a safe distance and time.

1 Table Rock Lake covers 50,000

sports a family friendly vibe that takes you back to the late 19th century in spite of having many hair-raising amusement rides. This popular attraction also features a wide variety of entertaining shows, including the unique experience of a hymn sing along inside a vintage country church constructed in the logcabin tradition.

acres and harbors a shoreline nearly 800-miles long. Boating, fishing and swimming are just a few of the activities that this clean, natural location has to offer. A two-hour cruise aboard the majestic Showboat Branson Belle is an experience worth exploring.

3 Silver Dollar City Theme Park

Titanic Museum Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline

Silver Dollar City Theme Park

4 The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery gives visitors the unique opportunity to witness fish conservation in action, producing around 400,000 pounds of trout yearly. You can’t go wrong with this ideal setting for a hike or to simply stop and enjoy the peace and calm of nature.

5 Branson Landing stretches 1.5 miles along Lake Taneycomo and features a boardwalk with over 100 storefronts and impressive water fountains that pulsate to fire, lights and music. For the more adventurous, you can fly across the lake on Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline.

How’s Your Contest Vision?

It’s clear that Members will look sharp with Celebration Packages and cash in hand in Branson.

That’s because the Clear 20/20 Vision Contest will provide for those who play by the rules and grow their AIM businesses during the contest period: June 1 – December 31, 2019.

With five months left to earn points, there’s time see your way clear to the top of the contest winners list. Keep the contest details handy for guidance and inspiration.

6 College of the Ozarks is one of those offbeat destinations you might never think of adding to your itinerary, but you wouldn’t be disappointed if you did. Word is that the dining hall serves up delectable food and the home-made ice cream is not to be missed.

Branson Landing Water Fountain

Titanic Museum

The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery

Table Rock Lake

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AIM Products gave me my life back

By Carla Pattison- AIM Member

In 2018 I turned 45 and it did not feel good. My body was changing a lot and not in a good way. I really thought I was starting menopause and that I would be extremely overweight by the time I was 50 if things went on the way they did. It felt as if nothing in my body was functioning the way it should. I was retaining water like I did when I was pregnant. My breast size increased by two numbers and my body weight would fluctuate with 5 kg from the morning to the evening on the same day. I felt really uncomfortable in my own body.

I called Tanya van der Westhuizen – Nutritional Therapist and AIM Director - in desperate need of advice. I knew I did not want to feel like that for the rest of my life.

She immediately calmed me with very good news that my symptoms were caused by infection in my body. Once we had identified what was causing the problem and removed that from my diet, the healing could begin and I would feel amazing. I thought I was eating healthily but I kept on gaining weight.

I was surprised by all the foods that were supposedly healthy but that were not good for me. The list of foods that did not cause any discomfort was very short. I started using BarleyLife, Herbal Fibreblend, Herbal Release, GlucoChrom and Renewed Balance cream. I also removed all the wrong foods from my diet. For a month I went through a serious detox because my body was completely acidic. It was a difficult process for me and I called Tanya every few days to ask her if it would ever get better. She motivated and encouraged me to keep on taking the AIM products. After six weeks I started to feel a dramatic change.

I lost 7kg and the water retention stopped.

By then I was convinced that removing the foods that caused the problem and building my body with BarleyLife was working.

After 5 months I have lost 15 kg, my energy levels are back, I have no water retention, head aches or body pains and I sleep like a happy baby. My body also immediately reacts when I eat something that is not good for me. Tanya is still supporting me with a lot of information and answering all my questions. I was so happy with the results that I started my whole family on BarleyLife.

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everybody can achieve.

Kidz Corner

Little Melandrie du Plessis:

“BarleyLife is the vitamin that is the tastiest! It makes me strong in my bones and muscles�

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

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