Living Well – December 2019

LIVING WELL â„¢

Share the Joy

of Healthy Nutrition

DECEMBER 2019

An Exciting Journey

In an ever-changing world, trans­formation is constant. This year’s rebranding announcement represents a progressive change that will ensure the position of the AIM products in the future of network marketing. A rebranded logo has even been designed for Members who promote AIM nutrition. Feedback has been exceedingly supportive, and it is great to know that this positive transition will be embraced by the AIM Family.

Looking back at all of the changes over the past 37 years, it is important to note that some things do remain the same. The core principals of The AIM Companies™ will continue unchanged as the future unfolds.

Since 1982, AIM has been on a mission to provide wholesome, high-quality nutritional products that improve people’s lives through health and free enterprise.

Nutrition that works for the physical and financial well-being of Members has always been our AIM. On the physical side, it all begins in our cells, which is why the AIM Healthy Cell

Concept™ was introduced to Members in 1983. In a world of too much inaccurate or misleading information, staying healthy by maintaining the building blocks of our bodies is crystal clear.

We can take care of our health by eating whole foods, exercising and reinforcing our cells with protection, a non-toxic environment and a positive attitude. All five aspects of the Healthy Cell Concept can be supported by the concentrated nutrients in the AIM products.

By becoming a product-ordering Member, every individual has the opportunity to receive financial com­ pensation as an independent distributor of AIM’s proven products. That’s how network marketing works. It’s Memberdriven.

The rebranding of AIM will help Members drive even further down the road of well-being, experiencing a fulfilling journey along the way.

RECOGNITION Star Sapphire Director Promotions UNITED STATES Fisher, Mary Ellen and David J. Kauffman, James B. and Erma H.

Director Promotions CANADA Hochstetler, Earl M. and Martha UNITED STATES Burkholder, Esther Crepeau, Elizabeth

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Fisher, Daniel and Katie Lynn Grace, Ava King, Rebecca K. and Benjamin F. Kleiner, Brian Lee, Eli and Mary Miller, Esther and Joseph L. Miller, Rachel W. and Vernon H. Peachey, Elmer J. and Sara Peachey, Emanuel M. and Laura Rebo, Margaret Rozenberg, Khana

Schwartz, Lydia M. Swartzentruber, Jonas J. Troyer, Roman C. and Esther Wagler, Margaret and Reuben Yoder, Christian and Fronie Yoder, Manelius E. and Rachel M. Zharovsky, Irina SOUTH AFRICA Clements, Laurette Lucas, Christine Dawn Van Pletzen, Ilze

Testimonial

Advocating the BarleyLife Boost Shared by Sarah Lunau, granddaughter of Jean Wallace, an AIM Preferred Member in Wheeling, West Virginia

My grandmother, Jean Wallace, is AIM’s biggest fan. She’s been using BarleyLife for 30 years and always wanted to write a testimonial, so I contacted AIM Online for her.

My grandmother says that after a long working day, she goes home, takes BarleyLife and rests for ten minutes. The resulting energy boost makes her feel completely refreshed and ready for her second job.

My 13-year-old son has taken BarleyLife since he was little, letting his friends know it comes from his great grandma, who runs around, goes to the gym and works two jobs. “I want to be like her when I get older,” he tells them. “BarleyLife’s keeping her going, so I have it every day.” As for me, I take BarleyLife capsules.

Jean is 82 but looks and acts so much younger. She attributes her good health and youthful-looking skin to taking two teaspoons of BarleyLife twice a day.

She truly believes if people exercise, eat a healthy diet and take BarleyLife, it will help them have the same benefits as her.

Whether locally or on vacation, my grandmother promotes and sells BarleyLife and refers people to AIM all the time to help those with health problems get better.

If she thinks that BarleyLife will help, she’ll give them samples to try. She even orders BarleyLife for people she doesn’t know very well.

My grandmother always looks after others and puts herself at the bottom of her to-do list. So, I had to let you know that she has to be one of your most loyal customers.

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

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Testimonial

Digestive Issues No More

Shared by Russell Bannan, AIM Member in Greenwood, Delaware Since the sixth grade, I have had difficulty with acute ulcerative colitis, even having to spend two months in a chil­dren’s hospital. Through­out my teen years, I battled diarrhea, and I continued to have digestive issues throughout most of my adult life.

In my early 60s, my wife, Virginia, and I moved to North Carolina. Every two years, I had a colonoscopy. At about age 72, I wanted to skip one because things were going so well at work.

My wife suggested I have the examination.

That’s when I was diagnosed with high-grade dysplasia: abnormal cell growth. The doctor said my colon had to be removed and was amazed that I had lasted past the age of 50.

We had our pastor pray, and I trusted God for healing. In hopes of avoiding the operation,

we suggested having another colonoscopy in six months. After checking this way for two years, the doctor wrote, “There is no sign of dysplasia. I wish you good health.”

Upon moving to Delaware and retiring, I developed con­ stipation. Nothing helped: doctor’s prescriptions, mineral oil, soft stool pills, etc.

After calling our builder, Jay Yoder, he suggested we contact Chairman’s Club Directors Gerald and Ruth Yoder to get a booklet containing Teresa Schumacher’s testimony. We read it and began using Herbal Fiberblend and BarleyLife. This has done wonders!

At age 80, I feel fine, and my system is working much better now.

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

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As 2019 winds down, it’s a fine time for business-building Members to examine past ac­ complishments and look ahead toward future growth. Whether the steps you’ve made are short or long strides, you’ve made them in the direction of a brighter tomorrow with AIM. Transforming a home-based business into a successful enterprise requires a rea­ sonable amount of time and focused effort. To help sustain and direct that focus, Chrysalis Networx provides an AIMdirected training platform that gives you a solid foundation for your organization’s transformation.

Whether or not you have signed on to Chrysalis, make it a New Year’s resolution to get fully on board the Chrysalis platform. A wealth of training and expertise is available to help you launch your business to new heights.

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It’s not just about financial rewards either. Like the majority of AIM Members, Chairman’s Club Director, CEO and founder of Chrysalis Networx, Joan van Rensburg never intended to start a business.

“The main reason I signed up as an AIM

Member was to get the products at the wholesale price,” Joan acknowledged.

“Unbeknownst to me, it grew into a big business, and I didn’t realize it at that time because I was just sharing my story with friends and family. And it’s so rewarding to be involved in a business where you are changing people’s lives, where you’re improving their quality of life and making a difference.”

Being on the Chrysalis Networx platform keeps you connected to Joan and other successful business leaders who have made a difference. Resolve to get on board.

www.chrysalisnetworx.com

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Testimonial

A Clean Bill of Health Since the late 1980s, Brian Kempster has been taking a daily tablespoon of BarleyLife. “I have never had the flu or a cold for some 30 years,” he stated. “If I feel something coming on, I take more . . . and it goes away.”

Called to the Bar in 1964, Brian had a career as a litigation lawyer. “I had serious problems with laryngitis and would have to sleep 10 hours a night to keep my voice,” Brian explained.

His initial introduction to the incredible benefits of BarleyLife happened by “guest” chance. “I coowned a Christian teaching resort near Parry Sound,” Brian related. “Guests came in each week between Canada Day and Labor Day.” One of them happened to be an AIM independent distributor.

“The day after I ingested my first tablespoon of BarleyLife, my voice problem was gone,” Brian revealed. “I

have had no laryngitis since then. None.” He joined the AIM Family and went on to become a Director.

Today, Brian lives in a retirement home in Woodstock, Ontario.

He acknowledges that he has had some serious health challenges over the years but managed to bounce back from a stroke in 2012, prostate cancer in 2010 and almost being killed in a rear-end collision in 2009. The morning following the car accident, Brian called his neighbor and asked him to bring BarleyLife to the hospital to help keep him well.

At 86 years of age, Brian attributes his clean bill of health these days to taking BarleyLife.

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

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Product Feature

There’s No Choice Like AIM for the Holidays The buildup to New Year’s Eve includes a number of holidays, for instance, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas. December’s usually dotted with gatherings leading up to the main events. Overeating is often a part of the festivities, and AIM offers support for tasty traditions.

PrepZymes

Packing nine cultured enzymes, papaya fruit and alpine wild garlic, PrepZymes provides effect­ive digestive help for whatever you add to your plate.

For many people, meat is piled on their dishes during the holidays.

PrepZymes contains protease l and ll, two enzymes that break down proteins. Papaya’s papain is an enzyme that adheres to proteins and helps you to digest them.

The other seven enzymes target carbs, fats, fiber, grains, oils, refined sugars and even dairy, so feast away with PrepZymes.

FloraFood

Good gut-dwelling bacteria are essential in the digestive process, so adding the good bacteria in FloraFood to increase their population greatly contributes to breaking down festive feasts.

For every capsule of FloraFood you take, 3 billion live cells are added to your gut defense. But take FloraFood at alternate meals from PrepZymes because enzymes break down good bacteria.

Fit ’n Fiber

If losing weight is one of your New Year’s resolutions or you just don’t want to overeat, take fit ’n fiber before approaching mouth-watering food and desserts to give yourself a healthy head start. Fiber fills you up, so if you drink a fit ’n fiber smoothie before a banquet of temptation, you’ll be less likely to overindulge. Plus, 8 grams of the fiber is prebiotic fiber that is food for gut bacteria that maintain digestion.

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Testimonial

Faith in AIM’s Nutritional Products Shared by Leah Miller, AIM Director in Dundee, Ohio

In 2016, my 11-year-old son, Jerry, had an accident involving gasoline.

Over 85 percent of his body was burned.

The first day at the hospital, the doctor told us nutrition was the only thing that would get him through. I was so amazed to hear a medical doctor say that. At the same time, Jerry was given only a 50 percent chance of survival.

Our son underwent five surgeries during the first 10 days. After the first week, we asked about giving him AIM products. They agreed after we provided information. We gave him the Garden Trio and FloraFood while he was hospitalized for over six months.

Jerry was in surgery nearly every other day for a total of 52 operations, including skin grafts from his identical twin brother, John.

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Every burn patient is constipated according to the people who work with them, so they kept telling us we were fortunate that Jerry had at least 2-3 bowel movements every day. We really felt that this helped him to get better faster because toxins weren’t accumulating in his body. I attribute that to the AIM products.

When he was finally able to come home, we also gave him Composure.

Jerry’s still getting therapy and taking AIM products.

There were many times when the doctors didn’t give him more than a 50 percent chance of living more than four months. So, all honor and glory to God. But I really feel the AIM products stabilized the whole process.

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

Star Sapphire Promotion

Star Sapphire

Director Promotion David and Mary Ellen Fisher Ronks, Pennsylvania

Finding the AIM path often involves a search in the direction of better health. Such is the case with David and Mary Ellen Fisher.

“We began looking for health products for ourselves, our child and our future children,” Mary Ellen explained. The Fishers became Members in March 2008 after being introduced to the AIM products by their friends, Matthew and Karen Miller, Blue Diamond Directors. “I want to say thank you to them,” Mary Ellen emphasized.

David is a full-time farrier, and Mary Ellen spends most of her time taking care of her husband and family along with looking after their home and garden. Each week, she works a few hours on her AIM business, which has a team of 83.

“Listening to people’s health stories and suggesting AIM products that may benefit them works best,”

Mary Ellen stated. “We tell people that they are natural, whole-food products and to try taking them for at least three months to see if they work for them.”

Naturally, the Fisher family takes many products in the AIM lineup, but, like all Members, they have their favorites: the Garden Trio and Herbal Fiberblend. One of Mary Ellen’s personal choices is Renewed Balance.

“We now have four children and another one on the way,” Mary Ellen said. “We have more energy and feel healthy, so we are a very active family who loves the AIM products.”

And with the extra income earned from their AIM business, they are able to purchase their AIM nutrition and take family vacations. “We give God all the glory for health, family and friends.”

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

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FloraFood’s

probiotic formula delivers three different strains of good bacteria that help to balance out gut flora, maintain digestive health and enhance the functions of the microbiota.

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Microbiota: community of microorganisms Microbiome: the genetic material of a microorganism community These words are often used interchangeably in the vast research being done on the vital relationship between gut bacteria and good health. FloraFood supports the body’s microbiota and microbiome.

Over 100 trillion microbes populate the human gut. Each capsule of FloraFood introduces 3 billion live cells of good bacteria that help keep the microbial population and body healthy.

The FloraFood Formula Lactobacillus gasseri Bifidobacterium bifidum Bifidobacterium longum

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An overgrowth of bad bacteria elevates levels of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) proteins that induce inflammation.

A 2015 study of older adults revealed that the participants who took the same probiotic mix of beneficial bacteria in FloraFood maintained levels of immune-protective T helper cells while reducing inflammation-producing cytokines. Changes in their microbiota made them similar to those of younger, healthier people. bit.ly/ProbioticTrio

2020 Celebration

This year’s Clear 2020 Vision International Contest is in its final month. The last day is December 31, so you can continue to earn points right up to New Year’s Eve. Check your most recent total by logging into your membership or by giving AIM a call.

As for the competition, if you’re subscribed to AIM News Updates, you have seen blogs that feature the Celebration Package Earners Report and Cash Prize Runnings Report, showing the revised standings of Members in the running for contest rewards.

Earning Celebration Packages means that once you get to Branson, your costs are covered from June 4 to 7 for 3 nights at the Chateau on the Lake Resort, breakfast, 2 lunches and all of the events for the General Sessions as well as the Gala Dinner. Each Celebration

package is worth $650 US ($845 CDN), and 450 contest points earns you a FREE one. Double that amount and you get two.

A minimum of 1,000 combined points from New Member and Promotion activities during the contest period puts you in the running to be one of the top 40 AIM Members who will earn cash from a total of $50,000 in prize money. With a cash prize on top of 2 Celebration Packages, you’ll have extra traveling funds for Missouri or simply a nice chunk of spare change to use as you wish.

So here’s to you being one of the contest winners!

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Holiday Recipes

Gift Giving with AIM and the Gerhardt Girls What better way to present homemade AIM-inized goodies than in these cute snowpeople? They are, of course, up-cycled AIM containers filled with our favorite truffles with a ProPeas boost. This year, we are planning to add CoCoa LeafGreens to the truffle mix, not only for a double chocolate treat but to sneak in the DNAwhispering benefits of its broccoli sprouts. For some educational fun at your next home-meeting, check out the interesting TED talk “Broccoli – the DNA whisperer” presented by Tom Malterre. You can snack, watch and have a good time!

Christmas Truffles

Marzipan Truffles

• 1 tbsp flax seeds soaked in 3 tbsp water until gelled • ½ cup small pieces each: pecans, dates, dried cranberries • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut • 2 scoops ProPeas • 1 ½ tbsp icing sugar • ¾+ cup peanut butter • 1 tsp vanilla • Dark chocolate, for dipping

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1 ½ cups ground almonds 2 tbsp maple syrup 3 tbsp melted coconut oil 2 scoops ProPeas Pinch of salt Dark chocolate, for dipping

Combine all ingredients (except chocolate). Roll into small balls. Place on baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate overnight. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Using a skewer, dip and coat each truffle with chocolate. Place back on wax paper and allow to harden in the fridge. Store cool. Enjoy!

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✔ Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Glucosamine Sulfate help to maintain healthy cartilage and relieve joint pain. ✔ Boswellia Extract contains boswellic acids that reduce pain and inflammation. ✔ Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) helps to reduce pain and stiffness in the joints.

Au Naturel Joint pain and stiffness is a major cause of longterm disability. The four ingredients in Frame Essentials are combined to deliver effective nutrients proven to support joint health.

Both glucosamine and MSM are compounds that occur naturally in the body. Glucosamine is an amino sugar needed for the biosynthesis of proteoglycan, a main component of cartilage.

MSM is a natural sulfur compound required for connective tissue and healthy joints.

The Joint “Frankincense” Connection The boswellia tree exudes an aromatic gum resin historically known as frankincense, possibly named after the French words for high-quality incense: franc encens. Frame Essentials with boswellia extract provides Indian frankincense, a potent anti-inflammatory that has been used to treat inflammatory conditions for centuries.

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News / Member Meeting

NOTICE

Changes to the AIM Member Agreement and Policies & Procedures coming in January 2020 Here is a summary of important changes effective January 1, 2020: AIM Logo for Member use. Members shall use the branded ‘a’ logo with the words “AIM Member(s)” and clearly display their name(s) to differentiate their business from AIM Corporate. Official artwork is available upon request. For details, refer to the updated AIM Internet and Advertising Guidelines available on the Company’s website or upon request.

Member Communication. The Member agrees to receive non-advertising related Company communications via email and/or postal mail.

Tax Identification Number. To receive commissions, a Member shall provide a valid tax ID number or income tax exemption certificate. Otherwise, the membership is excluded from earning commissions. A membership may convert to commission earning status at any time with appropriate tax documentation.

Bonus Buying and BVP Placement. A Member may not assign BVP of AIM products to another Member in an attempt to qualify themselves or another Member for title promotions, contest incentives, rewards or recognition.

Membership. Only one mem­bership per person or per married couple is allowed.

Sponsor Changes. Sponsor changes are allowed within 30 days of membership activation. A change in sponsor after this requires written request from the Member to cancel their membership, forfeiting any title and downline. Ninety (90) days following this, the membership may be reinstated with a new sponsor.

Return of Bulk Purchases. If bulk orders are made for non-compliant purposes (e.g. to obtain a title, contest rewards, bonuses, or for resale through an online retailer), all sales are final.

Unclaimed Property. Members shall deposit or cash commission and bonus checks within 180 days of their issuance date. After this period, a $5 monthly service fee will be deducted until claimed. A $15 fee applies to reissue a check (no fee with direct deposit), deducted from the balance owed.

Returned Checks. Members shall ensure AIM has the correct name and address for their commission checks. There is a $10 processing fee for checks returned due to an incorrect name and/or address.

Retail Sales Receipts. Members shall provide retail customers with a completed retail sales receipt and keep copies for four years. AIM may, at any time, request submission of sales receipts to verify retail sales.

Reclaim Your Health Conference

Where: Mason Municipal Building, 6000 Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040

To view the updated AIM Member Agreement and Policies & Procedures, login to your AIM account at theaimcompanies.com or request a copy with your next order.

Pre-registration is required. Limited space in the venue so register early.

Please register at: bit.ly/RYHConference

Remember to Place Your Qualifying Orders

When: February 22, 2020

Organizers: Liz Walter, Director, teawalter@yahoo.com or 210-639-4577; Char Pelfrey, Director, charpelfrey@gmail.com; Cindy Ponchot-Watson, Star Sapphire Director, lavanamoon@gmail.com 14

For December, the cut­off for monthend qualifying or­ders received via phone, fax or mail is 5:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday, December 31. Online orders count until 11:59 p.m. the same day.

NOTICE

WORLDWIDE OFFICES

2020 Product Prices and Shipping Costs In keeping with AIM’s policy to be upfront about changes that affect Members, as of January 1, 2020, products will increase by 50 cents in the USA (75 cents in Canada). This minor increase will apply to individual products as well as combination packs; BVP will remain the same. Using BarleyLife as a pricing example, a large canister will go from $48.50 to an even $49.00 US ($49.75 to $50.50 CAN).

Freight companies have announced price increases for 2020. Shipping costs for AIM deliveries will see a slight increase to help offset some of the escalation in freight charges.

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AIM products cannot be sold and advertised as cures and treatments for any disease. Our products are intended to improve the nutritional profile of the individuals who use them. Federal regulations in many countries prohibit making any claims that products are used in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment and prevention of disease.

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Articles are for information only. Consult a health care practitioner for advice. ©2019 AIM International Inc. AIM Members are hereby granted per­mission to reproduce any article that appears in Living Well, provided the article is reprinted in its entirety and the reprint bears the following notice: “Reprinted with permission of AIM International Inc., Nampa, Idaho.”

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Mission Statement Since 1982, The AIM Companies™ has consistently delivered wholesome, high-quality nutritional products.

Together with AIM Members, our mission is to continue improving people’s lives through health and free enterprise as we journey confidently into the future.