This edition of Living Well magazine covers a range of healthy topics, including the added nutrition in “BarleyLife Xtra Fruit & Vegetable Powders,” the “AIM Spotlight on Herbal Release,” and “ReAssure SP: Not Just For Men,” which points out that women can benefit greatly from using this natural health product.
“Empowering Women to Thrive” offers an inspiring testimonial from AIM Director Laura Kirsten while “BioVivify Insights” from AIM Chairman’s Club Director Mary-Ann Shearer digs even deeper into the many benefits of AIM’s first nutricosmetic. And there’s more on skincare with “Pro-Aging REPLY ” plus a whole lot more about the “AIMing for Cash Contest: Month 5” and this month’s crossword puzzle with clues from articles in the magazine.
Naturally, the underlying message of this September edition emphasizes the primary mission of The AIM Companies health, and the Member on the cover of the magazine sums up this message succinctly with his testimonial in this issue.
On the Cover
“Mitch” on the Garden Trio
Just a quick note . . . I see all the ads on TV for other products, but I'm a user of the Garden Trio. At the time of writing this note, I was 89 years old, born on June 28, 1935. I turn 90 this year, and I’ve been a user of the Garden Trio for over 30 years. I'm healthy and take no meds or shots. I play pickleball four times a week and can hold my own. I still ski. The picture of me on the cover was taken on March 28, 2025, in Vail, Colorado. I just thought I would brag about your product.
Francis (Mitch) Michonski
AIM Group Builder from Columbia, Tennessee
PS: My real name is Francis. I got my nickname "Mitch" in the United States Marine Corps.
BarleyLife Xtra
Fruit & Vegetable Powders
AIM is always on the lookout to satisfy the needs of Customers and Members. Even though BarleyLife was the first product that launched the company and it remains the flagship product, some people just can’t adapt to the taste of barley leaf juice powder even when it is encapsulated. AIM created BarleyLife Xtra as a sweeter option without added sugar to make its nutritious green powder all the more palatable so that even more people can enjoy the many health benefits.
The same amount of BarleyLife juice powder is in each serving and the Xtra is the addition of concentrated plant-based powders. This gives the formulation a total of 18 fruits and vegetables, providing an added diversity of nutrients and phytonutrients in small amounts.
Inside the Xtra Ingredients
Just like barley leaf juice powder, the list of nutritional elements in the concentrated fruit and vegetable powders are too numerous to mention. The following Xtra ingredients show some of the key nutrients and phytonutrients that add to BarleyLife’s contributions to cellular nutrition, antioxidant activity and inflammation-fighting properties, supporting all body systems—whole-body health from BarleyLife Xtra.
Ingredient Nutrients and Phytonutrients
Acerola vitamin C – potassium, phosphorous – phenolic acids
Apple vitamin C – calcium, potassium – chlorogenic acid
Broccoli vitamin C, K – iron – sulforaphane
Carrot vitamin A, C – potassium – beta-carotene
Cherry vitamin C – iron – anthocyanins
Chicory vitamin A, B6, K – calcium, magnesium – inulin
Cranberry vitamin C, E – magnesium – proanthocyanidins
Grape vitamin C, K – potassium – resveratrol
vitamin B6, C, K – copper – kaempferol, quercetin
vitamin K – iodine – fucoxanthin
Lemon vitamin B6, C – manganese – liminoids
vitamin B3, C – zinc – liminoids
Orange vitamin A, C – potassium – citric acid
Pineapple vitamin C – manganese – bromelain
Raspberry vitamin C, E, K – copper, folate – ellagic acid
Strawberry vitamin C, B9 – manganese – catechin
Tomato vitamin A, C – potassium – lycopene
Pro-Aging REPLY
As much as a person may want to turn back the clock on aging, it simply cannot be done. Time marches on, ignoring everyone’s feelings about growing older and taking a timely toll on skin and the body it covers.
The old notion of anti-aging that focused on preventing or reversing the visible signs of aging has morphed into the far more positive concept of pro-aging. It’s an awareness that accepts growing older as a natural part of life and emphasizes self-acceptance, healthy habits and a positive attitude toward the inevitable marching of time.
AIM’s response to the skinny hands of time was to REPLY with a gentle yet effective system for facing the visible signs of aging. With an ultra-nutritious base of barley seed extract in the trio
of products, REPLY delivers cleansing, toning and moisturizing formulations that promote healthy skin. This approach allows you to make the very most of what nature has given you.
REPLY Oil to Foam Cleanser
Facial skin health begins with deep gentle cleansing, once in the morning and a second time in the evening. REPLY Oil to Foam Cleanser effectively lifts and removes skin impurities while nurturing your face with inflammation-fighting nutrition.
REPLY Essence/Toner
Hydrating and toning facial skin following a cleanse is the refreshing essence of skin health. Morning and evening misting of your face with REPLY Essence/Toner and gently massaging in its nourishing hydration enhances your skin’s natural moisture barrier.
REPLY Day & Night Cream
Using a rejuvenating moisturizer that promotes healthy skin cells is the final step of REPLY skincare. Applying REPLY Day & Night Cream in the morning protects and moisturizes your skin all day long. Applied before bedtime, the cream keeps your skin moisturized during the night, rejuvenating skin cells and supporting the growth of healthy new cells while you are sleeping.
Regular use of the REPLY Trio will bring about healthy skin texture, tone and appearance. It’s the pro-aging nature of skincare that works from AIM.
Back-to-School Weight Management
Olfactorily speaking, the smell of newly sharpened pencils is frequently associated with the month of September, when children head back to school to further their education. It is also National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, another educational time to sharpen focus on the importance of healthy eating and physical activity for the well-being of children.
It is a troubling fact that in the United States, obesity affects nearly 1 in 5 people aged 6–19. Over the last 30 years in Canada, the rates of obesity among children and youths have nearly tripled. Moreover, statistics show that overweight and obese kids are likely to remain so into adulthood unless lifestyle changes are made.
It is so unfortunate when young persons with weight issues suffer external harm through weight bias, stigma and discrimination by their peers at school. Such meanspiritedness frequently affects their emotional well-being. Further complicating the situation, excessive body weight can be physically harmful because it increases the risk of developing health problems.
To counteract weight issues, parents need to be at the forefront in educating and encouraging children to eat nourishing whole foods that are primarily plant-based, a positive selection for overall well-being and a slow yet healthy opportunity to get rid of unwanted weight, pound by pound. This lifestyle choice is an effective way to limit calories consumed and increase calories burned off. Making healthy eating a habit may just be one of the most valuable gifts a parent can give a child.
Then there’s physical activity, another key ingredient not just for weight loss but for overall good health. It’s a fact that young people are very active using their digital devices these days but far less physically active. All forms of exercise help to burn calories, promote fitness and lift spirits. Again, slowly but surely is a healthy way to begin regular exercise and see effective weight-loss results over time.
Nutritional Contributions From AIM
For young people of all ages, the variety of plantbased powders from AIM make tasty beverages— some sweet, some chocolaty, but all nutritious and wholesome. BarleyLife Xtra and CoCoa LeafGreens with a side of lean protein from ProPeas and filling fiber from Fit ’n Fiber (recommended 12-17 years) can be the foundational products for creating lowcalorie shakes and smoothies with appealing flavors and hunger-satisfying density that contribute to healthy weight loss.
BioVivify Insights
Shared by Mary-Ann Shearer
AIM Chairman’s Club Director in Gordon’s Bay, South Africa
As a seasoned health advocate, educator, author and entrepreneur with three decades of experience, I've guided thousands on their journey to transformative wellness, empowering them to reclaim their health through plant-based living, wholesome habits and sustainable lifestyle choices.
This passion for holistic wellness has led me to continually research and explore innovative solutions that support optimal health. I've had the privilege of experiencing the benefits of BioVivify, a revolutionary dietary supplement that has transformed my overall well-being.
What Sets BioVivify Apart?
BioVivify's exceptional formulation is built around four key pillars:
Vegan Astaxanthin : 6 mg of AstaReal® astaxanthin per serving, sourced from the most clinically studied brand worldwide. This powerful antioxidant is extracted from freshwater, green microalgae (Haematococcus pluvialis) using a 100 percent solventfree method, ensuring maximum purity and effectiveness.
Collagen-Supporting Amino Acids: Specific amino acids that support collagen synthesis, promoting healthier skin, hair and nails. This unique blend helps to stimulate collagen production, improving skin elasticity, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and strengthening hair and nails.
Potent Antioxidant Combination
:
A synergistic blend of vitamin C and astaxanthin that protects collagen fibroblast cells from oxidative damage. This powerful antioxidant combination helps to neutralize free radicals, reducing inflammation and promoting a more youthful, radiant appearance.
Keratin-Boosting Biotin : The inclusion of biotin boosts keratin production, promoting healthier and stronger hair, nails and skin. This essential nutrient helps to fortify hair follicles, reducing breakage and split ends as well as rough cuticles.
While collagen supplements cannot be vegan due to their animal-derived sources, BioVivify offers a vegan solution. This supplement supports the body's natural collagen production process.
Further Insights and Discoveries
Astaxanthin boosts endurance and reduces muscle damage, and promotes cardiovascular health.1,2 Additionally, astaxanthin has neuroprotective properties, may improve male fertility and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. 3,4,5 It also enhances the immune system.6
By incorporating astaxanthin into your daily routine, you can maintain optimal health.
References:
¹ doi.org/10.1089/152308603321223630
² doi.org/10.1021/np050354+
³ doi.org/10.3390/md17020123
⁴ doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-7262.2005.00047.x
⁵ doi.org/10.1002/biof.5520200105
⁶ doi.org/10.1186/1743-7075-7-18
Testimonials should not be construed as representing results that everyone can achieve.
In this September issue of Living Well magazine, the monthly AIM Spotlight focuses on a U.S. product formulation that cleanses internally, supporting the lymphatic system. New encapsulation of this unique natural health product speeds up its effectiveness.
AIM Spotlight on Herbal Release
Herbal Release stands alone in delivering a blend of botanicals that targets the toxin and waste removal network of the human body: the lymphatic system. This interconnected monitoring and cleansing system of lymph nodes and vessels identifies what should or should not be in your body. The good stuff goes back into the bloodstream, the bad stuff gets eliminated.
Herbal Release
5969E, $23.00 M, $25.00 C (CAN 2658E, $29.50 M, $32.50 C)
The lymphatic system operates hand in hand with your immune system in protecting your body and keeping you healthy. Herbal Release lends a lymphatic helping hand from 11 botanical ingredients with cleansing and purifying properties. Introduced back in 2012, Herbal Release was reformulated to provide cleansing benefits in delayed-release capsules, which postponed the delivery of the ingredients until they were further into the digestive tract. The quality assurance department at AIM is always exploring ways to improve product formulations and the wellness of Customers and Members. After extensive research and development we will soon be introducing Herbal Release in quick-release capsules.
This coming change will deliver the same herbal formulation but with enhanced bioavailability and faster action. The quick-release capsules disintegrate within minutes of entering the stomach. The faster release of herbs provides a more thorough absorption in the upper gastrointestinal tract, where the enzymatic and acidic environments can facilitate this activity.
Rest assured, the U.S. Herbal Release formulation has not changed, only the rate of disintegration will be different, reflecting AIM’s ongoing commitment to improve your wellness through speedier herbal delivery. The transition to quickrelease capsules will occur this fall in countries where the U.S. formulation is available.
The Canadian formulation of Herbal Release is different, so it remains the same natural health product that helps cleanse the intestinal tract, support the immune system and promote bowel movements.
ReAssure SP: Not Just For Men
Even though AIM has traditionally promoted ReAssure SP as a natural health product that supports the prostate health of men, the product datasheet has always included the question, “Can ReAssure SP benefit women as well? ” The answer is “ Yes!”
Then there’s the warning printed on the U.S. product label: “Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding . . . .” Those words are not there by mistake but obviously not for men. The fact is, ReAssure SP can be taken by women to reduce the frequency of urination, and urinary conditions tend to gradually increase as women age. The primary ingredient that provides the health benefits for women is in the ReAssure name: SP . . . short for saw palmetto.
ReAssure SP Benefits for Women
Even though saw palmetto berry extract has been typically used as a natural ingredient to maintain a healthy prostate, recent research included women in the testing of this beneficial botanical.
A study published in July 2024 examined the effect that saw palmetto extract had on the problem of all-too-frequent urination among healthy men and women.¹ Over a 12-week period, participants took saw palmetto extract daily without fail. The end results were quite impressive.
Both the men and the women who had been experiencing the annoyance of frequent urination showed significant improvement during daytime hours along with a substantial reduction in the number of times they needed to urinate. These beneficial effects showed that taking saw palmetto is useful in improving quality
of life not only for men but women as well. The recommended daily serving of 2 ReAssure SP capsules delivers 320 mg of saw palmetto, the same amount participants took in the study.
What’s more, pumpkin seed oil is included in the ReAssure SP formulation. And a separate study suggests pumpkin seed oil has the potential to prevent or treat urinary disorders such as an overactive bladder,² the symptoms of which include a sudden, intense need to urinate and frequent nighttime urination (nocturia).
ReAssure SP can help relieve the disruptive nature of these types of urinary issues and provide some natural reassurance that it does not have to be this way.
Shared by Laura Kirsten, AIM Director in Durbanville, South Africa
Women are known to carry strength, resilience and a quiet power, often being the ones holding everything and everyone together. There’s a silent truth beneath this caring . . . we often forget to care for ourselves. This is why I’m so passionate about wellness, and more specifically, about the role that The AIM Companies has played in both my health and my career.
True wellness for women honors the body, mind and spirit. It needs to be simple enough to weave into a full life and powerful enough to make a real impact. That’s why I love AIM. It’s not just a collection of health products; it’s a lifestyle of support for women in every season. What started for me as a journey toward better health has also opened the door to a thriving career. Leaving my corporate job to build a full-time AIM business was a leap of faith, but it has turned into the most rewarding chapter of my life.
Entrepreneurship has given me the freedom to lead with my heart and build something that reflects who I am. I don’t just share products. I empower women to take back their health, reclaim their energy and step into their God-given potential. I’ve seen firsthand how this opportunity helps women move from simply surviving to truly thriving, physically, emotionally and financially.
Watching women thrive in their health is something I’m deeply passionate about, but equally close to my heart is seeing them rise up, lead, grow and build businesses that impact others.
I love this business. It’s not about my name or my success. It’s about lifting others up, helping them find their voice and watching them flourish. A true leader doesn’t shine alone. She cultivates other women to step into their own light, to become the best versions of themselves, so they can impact the world around them. And that’s what the AIM community has made possible for me — a space to grow, to serve and to lead a team of incredible women who are each building their own legacy, one step at a time.
My message to every woman reading this is simple: YOU MATTER TOO. Your wellness matters. Your dreams matter. You don’t have to put yourself last. You can create a life that honors your health, your values and your family while building something of lasting significance.
The AIM products help me take care of my body and the AIM opportunity helped me build a legacy.
These words are not just to tell my story, but to say: YOU CAN WRITE YOUR OWN. LET THIS BE THE MOMENT YOU BEGIN.
Testimonials should not be construed as representing results that everyone can achieve.
Chrononutrition: Is Timing Everything?
The history of studying our internal biological clocks began nearly 300 years ago.1 Chronobiology is the science behind this “timepiece” that examines how the rhythms of the seasons, sun and moon affect the natural cycles of our bodies: circadian rhythm.
It is quite fascinating how our cellular processes interact, producing daily rhythms in both how we behave and how our bodies feel. Increasing this knowledge offers the transformative potential of a holistic approach to studying our biological systems to further understand cellular networks and improve human health.
Digging deeper, there’s an emerging field involving our biological clocks called chrononutrition, which examines how the timing of when we eat our meals affects our health and well-being.2 As a specific example, eating a big breakfast, a small lunch and an even smaller dinner turns out to be better for weight loss, hunger suppression and metabolism than the other way around.
A 12-week study of 93 overweight and obese females divided them into two different dietary groups that committed to daily meal intakes of:
1) a 700-calorie breakfast, a 500-calorie lunch and a 200-calorie dinner.
2) a 200-calorie breakfast, a 500-calorie lunch and a 700-calorie dinner.
At the end of 3 months, the bigger breakfast group lost double the amount of weight—19 pounds compared to 8—and trimmed their waistlines by an extra 2 inches.3
It simply makes sense that if you eat a big breakfast, you spend the rest of the day burning off those calories.
On the other hand, if you eat a big dinner, you are not as active afterward and then it’s time for bed. Timing may be everything when it comes to meals for weight loss and overall good health: chrononutrition.
Composure is the state of mind you need to maintain when under stressful conditions, and AIM Composure is natural assistance for achieving this desirable state of mind.
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The GABA-Composure Connection
One of the most harmful effects of stress is the inability to sleep restfully, due to an overactive brain that literally worries a body into sleeplessness. The calming herbs that make the Composure formulation so relaxingly effective also help boost the release of gammaaminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission. The presence of GABA prevents overstimulation of the brain. In essence, this neurotransmitter limits the ability of nerve cells to receive, create or send chemical messages to other nerve cells, thereby reducing mind chatter. GABA=QUIET . . . a calming courtesy of Composure.
One ingredient that the American and Canadian Composure formulations have in common is passionflower. This soothing herb has stood the test of time as a natural way to relieve muscle tension and stress for over two centuries. Composure 2021E, $21.50 M, $23.00 C (CAN 4377E, $27.00 M, $29.50 C)
America and Canada are two very different countries with unique cultures and histories. The formulations for Composure in each country are also very different due to the differences in regulations that govern the sales of specific natural health products. But both Composures combine a calming blend of botanicals that promote relaxation, nurture restful sleep and reduce stress.
Why AIM: A FREE My AIM Store
Each business-building Member in the AIM Family automatically has one major step ahead of the competition when it comes to having an online presence. A free My AIM Store website is included with the opportunity to promote AIM products.
With a ready-made website that awaits each Member’s personal touch, you do not have to be a web designer to have an online store that is accessible by anyone, anywhere in the world with an internet connection. As soon as you become a Member, you just need to name your website and you’re on your way to letting people shop online using you as their online sponsor.
Personalizing your My AIM Store is a must so that you are the recognized owner of your business. And again, you do not have to be a gifted webmaster to give your online store the personal touch.
The official My AIM Store website provides online assistance. You always have access to tools and instructions for adding content to your website and making it your own.
Create Your Personal Site
The official My AIM Store website is a resource center. Start by checking out the demo store that gives you an idea of what is possible for your website. To begin personalizing your My AIM Store, under the RESOURCES tab, check out options such as THEME DOCUMENTATION, which gives you a solid introduction and stepby-step guide for creating your personal site.
You can also view VIDEOS that take you through the moves for customization of your website pages. The latest news for managing your website can be found in the My AIM Store BLOG.
Remember, there’s always HELP you may need by contacting support staff, another of the many reasons why AIM is the right choice, not only for nutrition and skincare that works, but for the opportunity to build a business of your own.
Visit myaimstore.com for all of the help you’ll need for your online AIM business.
AIMing for Cash Contest: Month Five
September shifts AIMing For Cash into the 5th month of the contest period: 4 down, 2 to go! It’s deadline time to analyze your strategy for accomplishing the contest activities that contribute to point accumulation.
By now, Wholesale Members, Preferred Members and Group Builders should have worked their way through the steps of Title Advancement, reaching the impressive target of becoming Directors.
Next is the challenge of completing the targets in Title Maintenance. If you have already accomplished this as a newly promoted Director, then Kudos to You! Otherwise, put all of your efforts into completing these activities during these last 2 months of the contest. If you began the contest as a Wholesale Member, this would make your point total 101.
Contest points also add up whenever any of your Customers and Members sign up for their first AMR of 2025 during the contest period. You earn 5 points per new AMR of 75 PV or more.
Keep in mind that most of your progress in contest activities also earns points for your Sponsor, emphasizing the team spirit in business building with AIM.
Point totals for all contest participants are updated in their individual AIM accounts on the 8th of each month on The AIM Companies website.
How To Check Your Contest Progress:
1. Log in and select the My Account tab, which opens the dropdown menu.
2. Select Reports.
3. Under Desktop Reports, select Contest Progress.
There are 2 months left for you to earn contest points, so keep AIMing For Cash!
SEPTEMBER CROSSWORD
A fun puzzle for you to complete using the articles in this month's Living Well Magazine.
Crossword answers will be provided in the next issue of the Living Well magazine
Across
1. It is a troubling fact that in the United States, _____ affects nearly 1 in 5 people aged 6-19.
4. A free My AIM Store website is included with an AIM _____ to promote and sell AIM products.
7 ____ has neuroprotective properties, may improve male fertility and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
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1 According to AIM Director, Laura Kirsten, the AIM products help me take care of my body and the AIM _____ helped me build a legacy.
2. BarleyLife Xtra gives the formulation a total of 18 fruits and _____ , providing an added diversity of nutrients and phytonutrients.
Down (cont.)
3. ____ delivers cleansing, toning and moisturizing formulations that promote healthy skin.
5 Herbal Release delivers a blend of botanicals that targets the _____ system.
6. ReAssure SP can also be taken by _____ .
For September, the cut-off for month-end qualifying orders received via phone, fax, or mail is 4:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday, September 30. Online orders count until 11:59 pm MT on Tuesday, September 30.
Holiday Closures
AIM USA and Canada will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.
Address correspondence to: Editor, Living Well for AIM Members, 3923 E. Flamingo Avenue, Nampa, ID 83687-3100
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