It wouldn’t truly be summer in North America without hot August days to remind you it’s definitely the heart of heat season. It’s a fine time to find yourself outside in the cooler shade of a tree, maybe reading a book or even the pages of August Living Well magazine. It’s easy to pack or access on your electronic device of choice.
One of the first things that comes to mind under summer skies is the range of outdoor physical activity made all the more attractive by good weather. In this month’s magazine, the “ Sports Pack for an Active Life ” and the “AIM Spotlight on Peak Endurance ” target how to make the most of this lively aspect of summer life. Then there’s simply the benefits you get “ Exercise Ing ” as a healthy lifestyle choice.
Skincare gets covered with a specific look into “Repair Ointment Ingredients ” and exclusive AIM research conducted by AIM Chairman’s Club Director Mary-Ann Shearer in “ The BioVivify-AIMega Group Trial.” Then there’s “ Healing Time ” that was shared in an impressive recovery testimonial from AIM Director Janet Breitkreutz .
AIM Chairman’s Club Director Charlotte Thompson shares highlights of holding this year’s “Ohio Member Conference ” – an international AIM Member event.
The warmth of summer doesn’t make us immune from worry, but it’s vital that we “ Stress Less ” to stay healthy. Stress relief is also one of the benefits covered in the “ Fresh Focus on GinkgoSense.” Enquiries about taking supplements should be part of this lifestyle choice, and “Asking About Contraindications ” details the answers to some relevant questions.
“AIMing for Cash Contest: Month 4 ” is a reminder that AIM Members have reached the halfway point in this year’s contest. And rounding off the articles in this issue is the “August Crossword ” for a memory challenge. Have some fun with it, and enjoy your summer!
Repair Ointment Ingredients
Right from the start, it was of utmost importance to AIM for Repair Ointment to be formulated free of parabens, sulfates and other potentially harmful chemicals. Furthermore, the ingredients chosen would all contribute to repairing problematic patches of skin.
One of the most common long-chain fatty acids is stearic acid, which provides moisturizing and inflammation-fighting properties that help soften and protect the skin. Its presence in the formulation helps to thicken the ointment and bind the other ingredients together. As a natural plant fat, stearic acid occurs in nature mostly as a mixed triglyceride, with other long-chain acids and as an organic compound (ester)
Derived from stearic acid, stearyl alcohol is another effective ingredient in Repair Ointment. Not the drying kind of alcohol, it’s a fatty alcohol used for its emollient, emulsifying and thickening properties as well as its presence as a formula-stabilizing ingredient that increases the shelf life of the ointment.
Another skin-friendly fatty alcohol providing benefits similar to stearyl alcohol, is one of the first fatty alcohols to be isolated from fatty acids, all the way back in 1817. Primarily sourced from the oils of palm kernels and coconuts, cetyl alcohol adds additional plant-based effectiveness to the formulation.
Each science-backed ingredient in Repair Ointment addresses skin concerns that include cracking, irritation, roughness and persistent redness, providing skincare
Sports Pack for an Active Life
What do you get when you regularly take the three products that make up the Sports Pack?
You get a combination of dietary nutrition that increases the stamina and strength demanded by an active life. ProPeas protein, RediBeets nitrate and Peak Endurance ATP are the key nutritional components in the three Sports Pack formulations. Together, this trio works in the direction of not only building lean muscles but giving them an energy and a circulatory boost for their optimal function.
ProPeas
Protein is an essential macronutrient for building muscle tissue and maintaining its strength and movement ability. Peas provide a low-fat protein that builds lean muscle and boosts body metabolism during digestion, which gives you increased energy for an active life. What's more, the amino acids broken down from pea protein can be used in your body’s production of energy-carrying molecules in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
Peak Endurance
RediBeets
Beets contain substantial amounts of vegetable nitrate, a compound that your body uses to make nitric oxide (NO). When NO enters the bloodstream, it relaxes and widens the walls of your blood vessels, boosting blood flow, the circulation of nutrients and oxygen, and ATP energy production, all of which your muscles readily crave in an active life.
ATP is the energy currency produced in your cells. While ProPeas and RediBeets enhance ATP production, Peak Endurance adds to your body’s supply of ATP molecules, literally refueling your supply of energy. Improving ATP production results in better performance during physical activity and less oxygen required to perform it.
A recent study showed that taking the PEAK ATP® in Peak Endurance results in immediate benefits not only for athletes and weekend warriors but everyday exercisers, boosting muscular power and endurance.
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Using the Sports Pack in your active life is a nutritional way to help your body make the most of physical activity for good health. Along with ATP synergy is the strikingly great taste of beverages made with a mix of RediBeets and Peak Endurance.
Exercise Ing
Whichever form of movement you choose, an exercise with an ing turns it into an action of physical activity. Walk ing, swimming and cycling are three popular examples that require only basic equipment to get into action.
Each rhythmically repetitive move of walking, swimming or cycling gives you an aerobic workout that uses your body’s large muscle groups. At the same time, you increase your heart rate and oxygen consumption. These effects of aerobic activity significantly contribute to cardiovascular health. Improving and maintaining the cardiovascular system is at the heart of aerobic exercise, which can also increase bone strength, improve balance and boost mental function.
In addition to a wealth of health benefits, walking, swimming and cycling are all low-impact exercises, so you activate your muscles and strengthen your heart muscle without excessive stress on your joints. This is especially good for people of all ages who are new to exercising, as well as non-believers of the exercise motto, “no pain, no gain.”
Just like stepping on the accelerator of a car, it’s up to you how fast you go when walking, swimming or cycling. By doing so, you can adjust the intensity of the aerobic workout you’re getting according to your level of fitness, which will improve with regular exercise over time. And if weight loss is a goal, these aerobic exercises burn off calories. The level of intensity determines just how many.
Perhaps, one of the most important things worth keeping in mind is to make exercising fun. Think of the first time children find balance riding bicycles, transporting them in their immediate world and to imagined places. Consider the confidence of children swimming in a pool, a lake or the sea, and the water world that becomes their playground.
Then there’s the simple joy on the faces of babies taking their first balanced steps, leading to energetic walking. Such initial physical activity is not always thought of in terms of exercise, but it is. That’s when exercising usually begins, and the fun doesn’t have to end.
Walking, swimming, cycling are only three moving choices in a world of physical activity. Whichever form you choose, make it fun so that it becomes something you look forward to on a regular basis. That way, exercising will remain enjoyable as well as beneficial throughout a lifetime.
Asking About Contraindications
AIM always recommends consulting a health practitioner before taking its products, especially for those with any health concerns. Additionally, it is important to be aware of recommended product use, particularly in regard to women who are nursing or pregnant and product use for children.
Q: Can I use AIM products if I’m taking medications?
A: Consult your health care practitioner to determine whether or not a natural health product will interact adversely with a medication and affect its efficacy. For example, AIMega contains omega-3, which may interact with medicine that affects blood clotting. Being aware is the key to enjoying the health benefits of AIM nutrition.
Q: When is the best time for me to take whole-food powders such as BarleyLife and CoCoa LeafGreens?
A: For most people, any time is a good time to enjoy the nutritional benefits of whole-food powders from AIM. BarleyLife is a great way to increase body energy, yet many people feel it helps them to sleep better. However, if taken before bedtime, some individuals may experience sleeplessness. A serving of CoCoa LeafGreens naturally contains 4.49 mg of caffeine, which is a very small amount compared to the 100 mg or more in an average cup of caffeinated coffee. If overly sensitive to caffeine, take CoCoa LeafGreens earlier in the day.
Q: Should I be aware of any possible side effects before I start taking RediBeets?
A: One unexpected result from taking RediBeets can be the possibility of beeturia, a harmless effect that makes urine turn pinkish or reddish. This color change is due to the presence of natural red pigments in beets. Additionally, using RediBeets for the first time may induce short-term symptoms of detoxification, such as fatigue, headaches or rashes. Detoxification is actually a healthy process that cleanses the body. By taking only ½ teaspoon of RediBeets initially and gradually increasing the amount over time to 2 or more teaspoons daily can reduce any possible symptoms of detoxification.
Q: Why can’t I take FloraFood and PrepZymes together at the same time?
A: Even though both products support digestive health, the digestive enzymes in PrepZymes would likely break down the good bacteria in FloraFood, reducing their beneficial presence. Simply by taking these products separately at different meals avoids this possibility.
While the AIM products are safe and effective, there can be contraindications for specific health concerns and possible side effects for some people. The following Q&A addresses some of those concerns: For more contraindication information, refer to the guide on How to Use the AIM Products, available in the Download Center on the AIM website.
In this August issue of Living Well magazine, the monthly AIM Spotlight focuses on an energizing product in the AIM lineup, presenting its new science-backed benefits.
AIM Spotlight on Peak Endurance
When AIM names a product, there’s an intent to let the product speak for itself in regard to its benefits. Peak Endurance automatically suggests what it delivers, and you just know peak endurance involves energy.
The primary source of energy in Peak Endurance is identical energy-carrying molecules that supplement the body’s own production of molecules of ATP, short for adenosine triphosphate. The name of this effective AIM ingredient is PEAK ATP®.
Peak Endurance
6366E, $41.00 M, $44.00 C
(CAN 6372E, $46.00 M, $49.50 C)
PEAK ATP increases functional energy capacity by providing a direct source of energy and acting as a signaling molecule that enhances the role of ATP in the body. What’s more, the latest studies on this oral source of ATP is that it goes far beyond peaking endurance.
Immediate Benefits of PEAK ATP
Taking 400 mg of PEAK ATP in 2 servings of Peak Endurance delivers some acute effects. Right away, exercise performance goes up, increasing the number of reps a person can do along with the amount of total work. In fact, taking in 400 mg of PEAK ATP increased total work by 24 percent compared to taking a placebo. Furthermore, you get enhanced muscular endurance. And after physical activity, PEAK ATP helps with your recovery, as measured by post-exercise heart rate variability. This may indicate that your body is physically ready for more exertion. Talk about peak endurance and then some!
Cognitive Benefits of PEAK ATP
Who would have thought that drinking in 400 mg of PEAK ATP would result in clearer thoughts? That’s the case with some of the latest research and testing of this unique supplemental ingredient. You can reduce brain fog and mental fatigue by taking Peak Endurance. It also improves cognitive clarity, focus, mental speed and reaction time, all of which contribute to enhanced cognitive function. Furthermore, taking Peak Endurance’s PEAK ATP can maintain your accuracy and reduce errors when doing tasks that require focus. It’s especially important to be able to think clearly when under the added stress of physical activity.
A significant reason why PEAK ATP is so effective as an intra-workout ingredient is its quick absorption and utilization by the body, delivering immediate and sustained energy for muscle function. This makes Peak Endurance a fine example of nutrition that works fast at producing results.
Healing Time
Shared by Janet Breitkreutz
AIM Director from Sherwood Park, Alberta
In January 2024, I went to watch my grandson’s hockey game, which finished late in the evening. So, it was dark outside when I left the arena. Poor lighting and a very uneven deep dip in the pavement resulted in me falling flat on my face. I have never broken anything in my life, but I broke my nose that night.
The amazing thing is, I healed so quickly. My work colleagues could hardly believe it. They thought I’d be off work for at least four weeks, but I missed only one. In that one week, except for a little tape on the top of my nose where I sliced the skin, my face was healed.
I know without a shadow of a doubt that using BarleyLife every day for so many years, and taking BioVivify and AIMega for over a year before my fall, made such a difference in my healing. I attribute it to the high quality of nutrition in the plants and AIM having the knowledge and wisdom to make such high-quality products from those plants. Nutrition that works!
Together, BarleyLife, BioVivify and AIMega give the body powerful fuel and demonstrate the “Cell Food” aspect of AIM’s Healthy Cell Concept—all working synergistically for health and healing. I thank God for AIM products and quickening my body to heal so quickly.
Along with support from BioVivify, I love REPLY Skincare; it’s for sure helping me look younger. I’m 70, but people tell me I look 50. I use the REPLY Trio every day, morning and night. Thank you, AIM, for such a wonderful skincare line. It’s an awesome complement to BarleyLife, BioVivify and AIMega, which are a part of my AIM product regime.
The BioVivify-AIMega Group Trial
BioVivify is a cutting-edge dietary supplement that combines the powerful benefits of AstaReal® astaxanthin, amino acids, biotin and vitamin C to transform your skin, hair, nails and overall health. When taken with 5-6 AIMega capsules daily, your body can absorb BioVivify’s nutrients even more efficiently, unlocking their full potential.
Real-Life Results
Recently in South Africa, AIM Chairman’s Club Director MaryAnn Shearer brought together 34 enthusiastic participants who committed to a daily regimen of taking 2 capsules of BioVivify and 5-6 capsules of AIMega. This group trial took place over a 6-month period of time, and the end results are remarkable. At least 90 percent of those who took part in the trial group experienced incredible benefits from this revolutionary breakthrough in nutrition.
Stronger, Healthier Nails: faster growth, improved flexibility and no more dry, brittle cuticles
Glowing Skin: improved texture and tone
Deeper Sleep: more restful nights and improved sleep quality
Thicker, Fuller Hair: increased growth and shine
Pain-Free Joints: improved mobility and reduced knee pain
Fewer Cravings: no more premenstrual cravings for unhealthy snacks
Sharper Vision: improved eyesight and eye health
Reduced Stress: easier relaxation and stress management
Faster Healing: quicker recovery from skin injuries
Lower Blood Pressure: improved cardiovascular health
Healthier Digestion: improved bowel function and reduced symptoms
Improved Intimacy: a spark in intimate relationships and reduced vaginal dryness
A Personal Endorsement
BioVivify 6685E, $34.00 M, $36.50 C (CAN 6689E, $35.25 M, $38.00 C)
AIMega 4033E, $30.00 M, $32.00 C (CAN 4036E, $32.00 M, $34.50 C)
Mary-Ann and her husband, Mark, experienced significant benefits from incorporating BioVivify and AIMega into their daily routine, alongside food essentials (BarleyLife, RediBeets, Just Carrots). They found that consistency is key when it comes to experiencing the benefits of BioVivify.
The recommended amount of astaxanthin is between 4 mg and 8 mg per day, and BioVivify provides 3 mg in each capsule. Mary-Ann noted that astaxanthin's benefits unfold over time, typically within 2-4 weeks. For optimal results, the recommendation is to commit to a full canister of BioVivify monthly along with taking AIMega, making both a daily habit.
In doing so, you can join this trial group on a journey to transformative wellness with BioVivify. Experience the remarkable benefits for yourself and discover a more radiant, vibrant and healthy you!
Stress Less
It can not be emphasized enough just how much of an impact stress can have on your physical and mental health. It is as though chronic stress is a disease-like condition. The symptoms negatively affect how you think, feel and behave.
Stress can make you sick, your gut feel uneasy and your life seem out of balance. Chronic stress is a serious situation that needs to be managed effectively so that it doesn’t lead to medical issues.
Chronic stress makes your body’s adrenal glands release cortisol, a stress hormone that accelerates the release of glucose into the bloodstream while increasing the brain’s use of glucose for energy.
Cortisol levels remain high if stress persists, compromising a number of body systems. When the body is focused on responding to stress, the door opens to inflammation and cellular damage.
AIMing for Balance
Mag-nificence CWR 6546E, $12.00 M, $14.00 C (CAN 6546E, $14.00 M, $15.50 C)
Whatever the source of stress, coping mechanisms are needed to alleviate the problem. All types of regular exercise act as stress relievers. Physical activity is a healthy distraction from worries. Plus, exercise releases endorphins, hormones naturally produced by your body to cope with pain or stress.
Another effective way to deal with stress is to eat healthily. Some people turn to unhealthy comfort food or drinks to handle stress. While this may make a person feel better in the short term, poor nutritional choices can worsen stress symptoms. However, consuming whole-food meals and healthy beverages can have a positive impact on your response to stress.1
Introducing supplemental nutrients and botanicals to your body can also help de-stress the situation. Magnesium is a relaxing mineral that is depleted by stress.2 Topically soaking in the magnesium chloride in Mag-nificence CWR increases your levels of this essential nutrient for reducing stress.
GinkgoSense 6601E, $28.00 M, $30.00 C (CAN 6605E, $31.00, $33.50 C)
Composure 2021E, $21.50 M, $23.00 C (CAN 4377E, $27.00 M, $29.50 C)
GinkgoSense ingredients such as ashwagandha and curcumin help reduce cortisol levels3,4 (see Fresh Focus for more information). The calming herbs in Composure help your body balance levels of the natural calming agent, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), one of the most important neurotransmitters for preventing overstimulation of the brain.
Whatever you can do to stress less during particularly trying times is truly worth doing, and AIM products that relieve stress can contribute to this worthwhile endeavor.
GinkgoSense encapsulates seven effective ingredients for relieving stress, improving memory, and enhancing cognitive and visual function.
With ginkgo biloba as the namesake ingredient that also improves circulation, GinkgoSense naturally increases blood flow to the extremities and the brain, effectively delivering its seven botanicals, glucose and oxygen wherever needed in the body.
Stress Relief
GinkgoSense
6601E, $28.00 M, $30.00 C (CAN 6605E, $31.00 M, $33.50 C)
One of the important health benefits from taking GinkgoSense is its effectiveness in supporting balanced levels of cortisol, a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands when a person is under stress. Ashwagandha can regulate adrenal function and lower elevated cortisol levels. Curcumin also has a lowering effect on cortisol levels and reduces inflammation related to the excessive presence of cortisol in the bloodstream. The inflammation-fighting piperine in black pepper extract significantly enhances the absorption of curcumin.
The ingredients lutein and zeaxanthin flower extracts deliver vital compounds for eye health. Both carotenoids naturally accumulate in the macula and lens of the eye, protecting the retina from the potential damage of
Memory and Cognition
Brain-supportive ingredients that include ashwagandha, curcumin and ginkgo biloba are assisted by the presence . Evidence-based research has shown ginger enhances both attention and cognitive capabilities, adding to the memory health benefits of GinkgoSense. doi.org/10.1155/2012/383062
— Month Four —
August 1 marks the halfway point in the AIMing for Cash Contest.
Where do you stand in the middle of all the action?
The enticement of this year’s contest in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom is straightforward: Cash for the Top 20 AIM Members
It goes without saying, but the most motivated Members have the greatest potential of taking home a cash prize, which will be delivered with the November 2025 commissions in early December. Everyone can use some extra cash, especially when the holiday season rolls around, so the timing is ideal for payouts of contest prizes.
Cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 U.S. will be paid to winning Members in their country currency, using the prevailing commission exchange rate in effect on November 30, 2025.
If you are a motivated Member AIMing for Cash, The AIM Companies salutes you in your efforts to be rewarded by growing your business through the three contest activities:
The whole point of offering cash prizes to winning Members is to further the financials of active business builders.
What Would
You Do With a Cash Prize?
1 of 20 Top AIM Members, the options are yours to decide . . .
. Vacation Travel?
. Home Improvements?
Family . . . Friends?
. Continuing Education?
Christmas Gifts?
Charitable Donation?
Ohio’s 22nd AIM Member Gathering
Shared by Chairman’s Club Director Charlotte Thompson
The 22nd Annual Ohio AIM Member Conference was held May 15-16, 2025. We met at Amish Door INN in the beautiful rolling hills of Wilmot, Ohio. We had nearly 100 in attendance on Thursday and 85 in attendance on Friday.
Emma and Carrie Miller so beautifully decorated the room for the event. Attendees were welcomed at registration by Adelia Thompson. Malinda and Leah Miller displayed and served finger foods as Members took their seats on Thursday. Joy Thompson emceed, while Nathan Thompson took care of the recording needs and Joseph Miller served where needed.
Our theme focused primarily on AIM products and creating a successful AIM business. We appreciated keynote speakers Chris and Joan van Rensburg, Chairman’s Club Directors attending from South Africa. AIM Chairman’s Club Director Brent Peterson from North Dakota was also a keynote speaker.
We wish to thank AIM COO Nicolas Van Rensburg, and AIM Biologist Philip Jermann, for sharing with us online. We were also blessed by AIM Director Vanessa Joy, who attended and sang for us. Vanessa travels around the world sharing her lovely, inspiring voice. Several AIM Members shared amazing stories and how their lives have been changed.
We had AIM friends and family attending from South Africa, North Dakota, Manitoba, Canada, Utah, Florida, Arizona, Indiana, Texas and Ohio.
We appreciate each AIM Member who helped to make our event successful!
AUGUST CROSSWORD
A fun puzzle for you to complete using the articles in this month's Living Well Magazine.
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2. Make _____ Ing fun so that it becomes something you look forward to on a regular basis.
3. AIM always recommends _____ a health practitioner before taking its products.
6. Using _____ nutrients and botanicals can help with stress.
7 T he ingredients in Repair _____ help repair problematic patches of skin.
8. AIM's _____ Pack helps in building lean muscles and giving them energy and a circulatory boost for their optimal function.
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1. Janet _____ is certain that her long-term use of BarleyLife, BioVivify and AIMega helped with the speedy healing of a facial injury.
4. Taking AIMega with BioVivify can help your body absorb its _____ even more efficiently, unlocking their full potential.
5. PEAK ATP® provides a direct source of _____ , enhancing the role of ATP in the body.
For August, the cut-off for month-end qualifying orders received via phone, fax, or mail is 4:00 p.m. MT on Friday, August 29. Online orders count until 11:59 pm MT on Sunday, August 31.
Holiday Closures
AIM Canada will be closed on Monday, August 4 for Civic Holiday. AIM USA and AIM Canada will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.
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Crossword answers will be provided in the next issue of the Living Well magazine
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