SA Living Well – May-June 2022

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CELL FOOD

BarleyLife

Friend of the Furry and the Feathered By Adélle van der Merwe - AIM Member

A year ago, my dog and only companion, Sammy, developed a serious cough in the mornings. The vet diagnosed her with what they call kennel cough. However, after several x-rays and series of antibiotics we discovered that she in fact, had an enlarged heart. I was given the shattering news that there is not much we can do. Sammy’s sand in her hourglass was running out. It broke my heart. I shared my sorrow with my friend and sponsor and she advised that I try giving Sammy some BarleyLife every day. After all, what did I have to lose? Nine months later, she has a healthy wet nose, is full of energy and has even lost some excess weight. Sammy’s time on earth may be limited due to her age but against all odds, her health and overall wellbeing changed dramatically and I can only attribute it to the daily tablespoon of BarleyLife that she gets with her food. Thank you AIM for allowing my companion and friend to be with me for a little longer. Longer than anticipated! I am humbled and grateful. In December 2021, while Sammy and I were peacefully sitting in our living

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room, a newly hatched little dove fluttered in. She was frail and could not fly properly. I searched for the nest and her mother, but to no avail. So, what do I give this little feathered creature to eat and drink? I could not just leave her outside to fend for herself. Once again, I shared it with my friend and sponsor who said: “Adélle, you know what to do. Back to basics, back to Barley!” And so this broken and beautiful little dove started her diet of daily Barley in her water together with some seeds. For days she just walked and flapped around in my room. I religiously oversaw her diet and just over a week, she started happily flying around. With a sad heart, Sammy and I let her loose. I miss her but know that with the help of The AIM Products and some tender loving care, she is “flying” her life, as God created her to do.


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