The Law of Attraction says:  That which is like unto itself, is drawn.  We are constantly attracting people, places, things, situations, and experiences into our lives through the thoughts we think and the emotions we feel.  So it makes sense that by worrying about something which hasn’t happened, or you have no control over, could actually be setting yourself up to attract into your life all those things you are worrying about!

According to Wikipedia, “Worry is thoughts, images and emotions of a negative nature in which mental attempts are madeto avoid anticipated potential threats.  As an emotion it is experienced as anxiety or concern about a real or imagined issue, usually personal issues such as health or finances or broader ones such as environmental pollution and social or technological change.”

So why do we worry and stress ourselves out so much?

Well, in a nutshell we live in stressful times.  All you have to do is watch, listen or turn on the news for what I call the ‘doom and gloom report’.  I think we’d all be much better off if the news we heard was good news and good stories instead of bad news and bad stories.  I know we need to stay informed, just take what they say on the news with a grain of salt and move on to happier things in your life.

You can either choose to look and react negatively at things, or decide to look and react positively at things, creating a happier today and tomorrow.  The choice is yours.  Remember the Law of Attraction…you attract what you think about whether you want it or not.  Worrying can lead to stress, which can lead to all sorts of health and health related issues.

So what can we do to reduce worrying and stress, or better yet avoid it in the first place?  There are many helpful steps we can take, and choices we can make, to reduce or help manage the stress in our lives.  Here are a few suggestions:

Exercise – regular exercise helps to decrease the production of stress hormones.  Studies are showing that exercise can help combat anxiety and depression, and help with sleep.  Walking, running, dancing, biking, hiking, swimming, gardening and yard work can all have a significant effect on decreasing stress levels.  Pick an activity that you love and have fun doing it.

Massage – getting a massage is not only a great way to pamper ourselves, but can also help to decrease the stress hormone cortisol in our body.

Deep Breathing – can help calm the nerves.  Relax in a comfy chair and take a few deep breaths to help clear the mind.  Deep breathing also works well in any stressful situation.

Meditation and Relaxation Techniques – are known to have lasting and beneficial effects on health, as does yoga.

Take Time to Unwind – one of the key elements in reducing stress is taking the time for ourselves.  Read a good book, watch a movie, take time for a hobby, or have a nice relaxing soak in the bathtub.  Say ‘yes’ to yourself.

Rest – getting enough sleep helps our body and mind rejuvenate and better equips us to handle any negative stressors that may come along.  Seven to eight hours of uninterrupted rest is the required amount of sleep for most adults.

Diet – under stressful conditions our body needs healthful foods full of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.  Junk foods, fast foods and highly processed foods are all stressors that can add to stress levels.  A healthy diet that includes fresh colorful vegetables and fruits, rich whole grains, unprocessed oils and fats, lean organic meats, dry beans, free-run eggs, nuts and seeds, organic low-fat dairy products, and clean water will provide most of the nutrition our body needs to help combat the effects of stress.

Laughter – learn to laugh at stressful situations that may arise.  A healthy dose of optimism can quickly turn a stressful circumstance into an opportunity for the better.  Sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine.

Nature has also provided us with many botanicals that can help strengthen our ability to cope with stress.  There are a variety of botanicals that work well to combat stress.  What I like to take when I’m feeling stressed out, anxious, or need help sleeping is AIM Composure®.

AIM Composure® is a combination of three soothing botanicals – valerian root, passionflower and hops flower (Canada).  These botanicals work synergistically to provide a safe and effective way to help relax and calm nerves and muscles, alleviate feelings of anxiety, reduce restlessness, and promote restful sleep.  All three botanicals in AIM Composure® have been approved in the Natural Health Product Directorate Monographs from Health Canada, and AIM Composure® has been issued a Natural Product Number (NPN).  An NPN indicates that Health Canada has assessed the product for its safety, claim, and quality, and has authorized it for sale in Canada.

We may not have a crystal ball to see into the future and make the right choices, but by becoming aware of how worry and stress impacts our lives and our health, and by learning to accept change and everyday challenges, we can reduce our worries and manage our stress.  Life is meant to be fun, and we are meant to live a joyful life.  Why worry?

“Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday.”
~Author Unknown

Note:  AIM Composure® is also available in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and USA.  The formulation in these countries differs slightly from Canada.

Click here to learn more about AIM Composure® download datasheets, watch videos, and make your purchase. As with any nutritional supplement it is always recommended to read the literature thoroughly to find out if the product is right for you, and consult your health care practitioner if you have any medical conditions or concerns.

Article by Joanne Jackson, CHN

*Relax Note With Pushpin Image courtesy of Stuart Miles/FreeDigitalPhotos.net

There are six classes of nutrients known to be essential for human beings.  They are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.  Our body needs all of these nutrients to maintain healthy functioning.  Without sufficient or balanced intake of any of these vital nutrients, disease can develop.

Our body is constantly changing.  We are not the same person we were a month ago.  Although we may look the same and don’t notice any change, the substances that make up the tissues and organs of our body are continually changing.  We tend to think of tissues such as bones, the heart and blood vessels, and nerves as being solid and permanent, but they are in fact in a constant state of renewal.  How incredible is it that all of the cells of the skin are replaced every month, or the cells lining the intestinal tract are replacing themselves every 1 to 3 days.  How about taste cells rejuvenating every 7 days, and red blood cells turning over every 120 days.  Wow, isn’t the body remarkable!

Now here’s the catch.  The materials used to renew the cells that make up our body’s tissues and organs come from the foods we eat in the form of nutrients.  A balanced diet with careful selection of wholesome, natural foods will provide us with the proper amounts of nutrients our body needs to build and repair tissues, regulate body processes and provide us with energy.  On the other hand, poor food selection with an unbalanced intake of nutrients can contribute to the development of significant health issues.  An unbalanced diet is not usually due to the unavailability of proper foods, but rather is due to poor choices of foods.

What Is A Balanced Diet?

A balanced diet provides us with all the nutrients we need to support the growth and development of all our tissues, regulate metabolic processes, and provide us with adequate energy.  Our body needs more than forty different nutrients to function properly.   We can obtain these nutrients in our diet by consuming a wide variety of foods, in moderation, within the six classes of nutrients mentioned above: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.

A balanced diet is a diet that is high in nutrients and low in Calories.  It includes a variety of fresh colorful vegetables and fruits, rich whole grains (breads, cereals, rice and pasta), unprocessed oils and fats, sufficient protein (lean meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, free-run eggs, and nuts), organic-low-fat dairy products (milk, yogurt, and cheese), and clean water.

Most people who consume a wide variety of foods receive an adequate supply of nutrients.  However, many people are not receiving optimal nutrition for a number of reasons.  Excessive consumption of highly processed foods, depletion of key nutrients through improper food processing, and foods grown in nutrient challenged soil may not provide an adequate supply of nutrients we need to maintain good health.  Serious concerns are beginning to immerge over the quality of the foods we eat, and more and more people are beginning to take responsibility for improving their own health and wellness.  There is an abundance of evidence nowadays showing that an optimal level of nutrition can improve quality of life and extend lifespan.

It is often said that we are only as healthy as our sickest cell. In order to have good health and vitality, it’s important to consume foods that nurture and feed our cells at the cellular level.

AIM BarleyLife® is one such food for our cells.

A live whole food concentrate made from green barley juice, BarleyLife provides our body with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, phytochemicals, amino acids, and chlorophyll.  These nutrients help to build and repair bones and body tissue, strengthen and detoxify at a cellular level, and create energy, vitality and strength.

I drink BarleyLife daily as I know it contains a full spectrum of nutrients which helps maintain whole body health.  It provides me with the nutrients I need that are lacking in many of today’s foods, and fuels my cells. As I often say, if people would only include BarleyLife into their daily routine, they would be amazed at the improvements in their overall health and how well they would feel.

Our cells require the correct balance of nutrients to function properly, and what we eat can have a significant effect on our health.  The more nutritious our diet is, the healthier our cells will be.

“You are what you eat.”  Does it hold some truth for you?

“Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.” ~ Hippocrates

Click here to learn more about AIM BarleyLife®, download datasheets, watch videos, and make your purchase.  As with any nutritional supplement it is always recommended to read the literature thoroughly to find out if the product is right for you, and consult your health care practitioner if you have any medical conditions or concerns.

 Article by Joanne Jackson, CHN

*Eating Blueberries image courtesy of Ambro/FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Aging is a part of life and getting older can increase the risk of many age-related health problems.  We can grow old gracefully by taking care of our health, or we can neglect our health, become sick, and suffer from age-related health conditions.

Macular degeneration, cataracts, osteoarthritis and mental deterioration are the most common age-related diseases we may encounter, but there are steps we can take now to avoid this decline in health.  A healthy diet, regular exercise, and supplementation can help slow down the effects of aging.  There are several supplements that nutritional scientists and health minded practitioners are recommending we include in our daily health regime to enhance the quality and quantity of our aging years. Ginkgo biloba is one such supplement.

Often referred to as a “living fossil”, the ginkgo tree is believed to be the oldest living species of tree known to man.  Some reports suggest fossils of this ancient beauty date back 270 million years.  Also known as the Maidenhair Tree (the leaves resemble the pinnae of the maidenhair fern) the ginkgo tree is a very long-living tree.  Some specimens are over 2000 years old!  This deep-rooted tree has been widely cultivated since very early in human history and has a variety of uses both as a food and traditional medicine.

Ginkgo has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and the extract from the leaves is rapidly becoming one of the most studied and popular medicinal herbs for treating many age-related health problems.

Ginkgo biloba is best known for its ability to improve circulation to the brain, eyes and extremities of the body.  It is most commonly used to improve memory, concentration and mental clarity, and seems to be beneficial in all types of dementia.  Ginkgo biloba has a natural blood thinning effect, which reduces platelet stickiness and blood clotting.  It possesses antioxidant properties, protecting cells from free-radical damage. Ginkgo has been shown to help protect against macular degeneration by increasing circulation to the eyes and, acting as a free-radical scavenger, Ginkgo can help slow the process of cataract formation on the lens of the eye.  Ringing of the ears known as Tinnitus may also be improved with the use of ginkgo.

Ginkgo can also help alleviate depression associated with Alzheimer’s due to its positive influence on mood.  Because it can improve circulation, Ginkgo can help with cramping in the legs and poor circulation in the fingers and toes.  It is even being recommended to help with reversing erectile dysfunction in men.

As a defense against the aging process, you can help support your health with AIM GinkgoSense™.  This unique combination of ginkgo biloba with the essential fatty acid DHA, plus bilberry fruit extract, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, specifically targets mental acuity, vision, and circulation, and provides overall support for neuro and cardiovascular health.

As we age, anyone concerned with mental acuity, vision and circulation may want to consider supplementing with AIM GinkgoSense™.  Along with a healthy diet rich in fresh whole foods, daily exercise, and a healthy lifestyle, supplementing with GinkgoSense is something to think about.

Cautions:  Because of ginkgo’s natural blood thinning effects, it may cause increased risk of bleeding.   Do not use if you are taking blood thinners, clotting factor replacements, acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen, as this may increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding.  Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, seizures, undergoing surgery or if your memory problems are accompanied by headaches and dizziness.

Click here to learn more about AIM GinkgoSense™, download a datasheet, watch a video, and make your purchase.  As with any supplement it is always recommended to read the literature thoroughly to find out if the product is right for you, and consult your health care practitioner if you have any medical conditions or concerns.

AIM GinkgoSense™ carries a Health Canada Natural Product Number (NPN), which indicates Health Canada has assessed the product for its safety, claim and quality, and has authorized it for sale in Canada.

Article by Joanne Jackson, CHN

*Loving Elder Couple image courtesy of Ambro/FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Proper nutrition is critical for growth and development and more and more studies are showing that a healthy diet also plays a key role in school performance, behavior, and mental function.  A healthy breakfast, healthy lunch, and healthy snacks should provide kids with enough nutrients to help them stay active and help them concentrate throughout the day.

Although it can seem like a daunting task for some to prepare healthy school lunches and snacks, relying on convenient and pre-packaged foods is not a healthy choice. Not only are these packaged foods expensive, they are low in essential nutrients children need, and are high in fat, salt and sugar.  Cafeteria food is beginning to show some improvement by offering more fresh foods in their selection, but if you want your kids to eat healthy, preparing their lunch and snacks ahead of time helps to ensure your children are getting what they need.

Chop up some veggies the night before and seal them in a Ziploc bag so it’s easy in the morning to pop one into your child’s lunch.  Carrot, celery, cucumber and sweet bell pepper sticks are a favourite among children.  Make a big batch of fruit salad using oranges, grapefruit, grapes and berries.  Serve it in a small container included in your child’s lunch.  Make sure to include a variety of foods from the various food groups such as plenty of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, milk products (or calcium fortified alternatives), and protein from lean meats or alternatives.  And don’t forget to let kids enjoy their favourite treat in moderation.

There are many ways to incorporate a healthy diet for children (and ourselves for that matter) without going broke or taking “too much time” to prepare.  Have a “family” meeting to discuss what role a healthier diet will play and what everyone can do to help out.  Make suggestions and remain open to new foods and ideas. Explain the importance of a healthy diet and the role nutrition can play in the prevention of disease.

Healthy food choices are essential for maintaining good health and well-being, and an easy way to start is with Canada’s Food Guide (or the USDA MyPyriamid program in the United States).  I don’t agree with everything Health Canada dictates (especially with regards to health food products and health supplements), but I do believe the food guides are a good tool to use to find out the right types and amounts of food children, teenagers, adults, and seniors need to consume.  You can visit the Canada Food guide website at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php and/or the USDA MyPyramid website at: http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Another thing parents can do to ensure their children are getting the nutrition they need is to supplement with a whole food product such as AIM BarleyLife™ Xtra.

Each serving of BarleyLife™ Xtra contains one full serving of BarleyLife® along with a blend of seventeen additional fruits and vegetables including broccoli, carrot, and cranberry.  This additional blend gives BarleyLife™ Xtra a great taste and additional nutritional benefits.

One of BarleyLife™ Xtra’s chief ingredients is acerola cherry, which is known for being extremely rich in vitamin C.
Each serving of BarleyLife™ Xtra provides 34 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin C.  BarleyLife™ Xtra is sweetened naturally with Lo Han, which makes it a healthy alternative to the sugary drinks children often consume.

BarleyLife™Xtra is available in 360-gram canisters and is also available in a one serving sample pack.  These are perfect for popping in with child’s lunch or have them keep some in their locker. They can mix the powder in a bottle of water or their favourite juice for a nutritious snack to ensure they’re getting the nutritional support they need.

Children deserve to be healthy.  Being healthy will not only make them happier, they will be more alert, have better concentration, and learn more as well.  What better time to start them off right than at the beginning of the school year with some healthy back to school basics such as proper nutrition and AIM BarleyLife™ Xtra.

Click here to learn about AIM BarleyLife™ Xtra, download a datasheet, watch a video, and make your purchase.  As with any nutritional supplement it is always recommended to read the literature thoroughly to find out if this product is right for your child, and consult your health care practitioner if your child has any medical conditions or concerns.

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” ~Albert Einstein

Article by Joanne Jackson, CHN

**Back to School photo image provided by FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Every second, minute, and hour of each and every day there is a struggle going on inside each and every one of us to keep things running smoothly, and the key to vibrant health and wellness is keeping our pH in balance.

You may be wondering what pH balance is.  Well, pH is the abbreviation for ‘potential of hydrogen’ and is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.    It is measured on a scale that ranges from 0 to 14.  The lower the pH the more acidic the solution, and the higher the pH the more alkaline the solution.   When a solution is neither acid nor alkaline it has a pH of 7, which is neutral.

Our body needs to have a balanced pH or it will not function properly.  The alkaline level is very important because, as research has already proven, disease cannot survive in an alkaline environment but will flourish in an acidic one. If we are experiencing health issues, it is most likely because we are too acidic.  For instance, the cells in our body cannot function properly if our blood pH balance varies too far from the narrow range of 7.35 to 7.45.  Our body will go to great lengths to maintain this level, and do all it can to prevent its own breakdown.

Research also shows that unless our body’s pH level is slightly alkaline, our body cannot heal itself.  If our body’s pH is not in balance we decrease the ability to absorb minerals and other nutrients, decrease the energy production in the cells, decrease the ability to repair damaged cells, decrease the ability to detoxify heavy metals, make tumor cells thrive, and make us more susceptible to fatigue and illness.  Our body’s pH affects everything.

Since the early 1930′s, researchers have proven that in order for the body to function properly and maintain optimum health, the general pH of the human system must be alkaline.  Arthur C. Guyton, M.D., considered the world’s most recognized authority on human physiology, has spent much of his life studying the pH or acid/alkaline balance of the body. In his Textbook of Medical Physiology, which is used to train medical students, he states: “The first step in maintaining health is to alkalize the body. The cells of a healthy body are alkaline, while the cells of a diseased body are acidic – below a pH of 7.0. The more acidic the cells, the sicker we become. If the body cannot alkalize the cells, they become acidic and thus disease sets in. Our bodies produce acid as a byproduct of normal metabolism. But our bodies do not manufacture alkalinity, so we must supply the alkalinity from an outside source to keep us from becoming acidic and dying.”

An acidic pH can occur from toxic overload, emotional stress, immune reactions or anything that deprives the cells of nutrients.  But the primary cause of an acid medium in the body is from what we eat and drink.  And it has nothing to do with how the food and drink tastes in our mouth.  Foods that are sour such as grapefruit and limes can taste acidic, however, upon ingestion break down into a base-forming alkaline “ash”.  “Ash” is the end product, which remains in the body after the food has been broken down through digestion.  Foods which produce an alkaline ash are classified as “base-forming” foods, whereas those producing an acid ash are considered “acid-forming” foods.

Our body will compensate for acidic pH by using alkaline minerals.  If our diet does not contain enough minerals to compensate, a build up of acids in the cells will occur.  According to Dr. Robert O. Young, author of The pH Miracle: “If the acid overload is too great for the blood to balance, excess acid is dumped into the tissues for storage.  The lymphatic (immune) system neutralizes what it can”…and to get rid of the acid in the tissues, dumps it back into the blood.  The whole process starts over again, creating a vicious cycle by drawing on more much needed minerals and stressing the liver and kidneys.  If the lymphatic system is overloaded or not working properly (this can even be caused by a lack of exercise), acids will build up in the tissues.  This imbalance in the blood pH opens the door to irritation, inflammation and sickness.  “Acute or recurrent illnesses result from either the body trying to mobilize mineral reserves to prevent cellular breakdown or emergency attempts to detoxify the body.”  This attempt can be manifested externally through the skin—e.g. eczema, acne, boils, headaches, muscle cramps, soreness, swelling, aches, pains, irritation and inflammation. *

When the body has exhausted all possibilities to get rid of acid wastes, they are then deposited in the organs—heart, pancreas, liver, colon or stored in fatty tissue.  The constant struggle to rid the body of acid wastes heralds what is termed the “aging process.” *

Fortunately, it’s easy to change the pH level of our body almost immediately and make it more alkaline.  It’s a matter of changing our diet.  Food is the means of replenishing the alkaline in our body, so by eliminating most of the acidic foods in our diet and adding more alkaline foods we can turn ourselves more alkaline.

One of the best ways to immediately begin changing our pH is to drink “green drinks”.  It is well know that a diet rich in greens will help increase energy, improve our health, and help us heal, and there isn’t a more convenient way to get the greens we need than with a live whole food concentrate such as AIM BarleyLife®.

AIM BarleyLife® is made from the juice of young barley grass and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, phytochemicals, protein, amino acids, and chlorophyll.

Barley grass juice has a neutral pH of 7.0 and provides alkaline minerals that ‘buffer’ or neutralize acidic materials, which helps our body maintain a steady pH balance of body fluids.  AIM BarleyLife® will help support our health by providing us with the necessary nutrients to help balance the body pH and is an excellent source of alkalinity.

We may not be able to control the toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis, or the stress we incur in our lives, but we can certainly make a conscience effort to have a healthy diet and get more exercise.  Because the primary cause of an acid medium in our body is caused from what we eat and drink, it makes good sense to eat right, stay fit, and enjoy a green drink.  Acid or alkaline—what side are you on?

“Today, more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise.”
~ Mike Adams

Click here to learn more about AIM BarleyLife®, where you can read more, download a datasheet, watch a video, and make your purchase.  As with any nutritional supplement it is always recommended to read the literature thoroughly to find out if the product is right for you, and consult your health care practitioner if you have any medical conditions or concerns.

Here’s a really simple way to measure your pH:

A quick way to estimate what is happening in your body tissue is to test the pH of your urine or saliva using the AIM pH Test Kit, which contains 100 easy-to-use strips that provide accurate pH readings. As you make dietary changes, measuring your pH on a regular basis is an excellent way to check that you are maintaining a balanced body.

You may order the pH Test Kit when placing your BarleyLife purchase (pH Test Kit, code 4656E, $12.50).

*Source: AIM Canada October 2009 handout referencing Dr. R.O. Young, The pH Miracle. Warner Books. 2002

Article written by:  Joanne Jackson, CHN

It seems the program first originated during the First World War when Americans were encouraged by the US Food and Drug Administration to reduce their consumption of key staples to help the war effort.

According to Wikipedia: “Conserving food would support U.S. troops as well as feed populations in Europe where food production and distribution had been disrupted by war. To encourage voluntary rationing, the FDA created the slogan “Food Will Win the War” and coined the terms “Meatless Monday” and “Wheatless Wednesday” to remind Americans to reduce intake of these products.”

During the Second World War the campaign returned, calling on women on the home front to play a role in supporting the war effort where meat was once again rationed, along with other commodities like gasoline and sugar.

Fast forward to 2003, where Meatless Monday was restarted as a public health awareness program, and by 2009 Meatless Monday was gaining popularity with such celebrities as Paul McCartney who launched his own Meat-free Monday campaign online.

Since then, many others have joined the Meatless Monday movement and it’s catching on in many countries around the globe as well.

Touted as being beneficial for the health of the planet, as well as the health of humans, why have only one meatless day each week? Think about it.

If it’s all about healthy, sustainable eating, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and doing what we can to slow down global warming, doesn’t it make sense to have more than one day each week meat free?

Considering it is a well known fact that eating meat is not good for our health or the health of our planet (not to mention the thousands upon thousands of animals living in crowded and inhumane conditions waiting to be slaughtered each and every day), you would think there would be more emphasis on ways to decrease meat production.

I mean, if researchers and health professional already know that reducing meat consumption (especially red, grilled, and processed meats) can drastically reduce incidences of various cancers such as colon and prostate cancer, then doesn’t it make sense to cut these foods out of our diet more than just once a week? And it’s not just colon and prostate cancer either that meat consumption is linked to. There are many other health conditions researchers are discovering that are directly related to the consumption of meat.

Animal agriculture is big business and it’s literally killing us, and our planet. Animal agriculture demands huge amounts of fresh water, is the biggest polluter of our water systems, is destroying the earth’s rainforests, is causing desertification, is increasing global warming, and consuming the earth’s resources. If you’d like to learn more about the impact animal agriculture is having on our planet, you can read my insightful article on my blog site entitled To Meat Or Not To Meat…That Is The Question. My article describes the harmful effects eating meat is doing to our health, as well as the health of the planet, and also provides suggestions for meat alternatives. So here’s my suggestion for going meatless.

Instead of having a Meatless Monday, how about we kick it up a notch and have Meat On Monday (or one other day of the week) and begin enjoying all the other wonderful meatless foods our great planet provides us with on all the other days of the week. Think of the huge impact that would have on the environment!

Eating meat only one day a week would be better for you, for me, for the planet, and for all the wonderful plants and animal species that inhabit this place we call home. And what a beautiful place home is.

If you’d like to learn more about Meatless Monday, search the term ‘Meatless Monday’ for a ton of information about meat alternatives and great recipe ideas you can use in place of meat.

“Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” ~ Albert Einstein

Are you a Meatless Monday person? Send us your comments and any ideas and suggestions you’d like to share. Thanks!

Visit Joanne’s blog and website(s) to learm more about what Joanne promotes for health, wealth, and happiness. http://www.mywealthofhealthblog.blogspot.com/

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Article written by: Joanne Jackson, CHN

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. It nourishes each body cell by transporting nutrients throughout the body. In fact, “cardio” refers to the heart, and “vascular” refers to the blood vessels.

The heart’s function is to pump oxygen-rich blood throughout the blood vessels to every living cell in the body. The human heart is divided into four chambers – two on the right (right atrium and right ventricle) and two on the left (left atrium and left ventricle). Each chamber has a different function and each chamber of the heart has valves that close when the chambers push blood out. The sound of a valve closing is the sound of a “heartbeat”. Over a person’s entire lifespan, the heart must continuously beat by repeated, rhythmic contractions. If the heart stops beating, the body cannot function and will result in death. About the size of a person’s fist and weighing less than one pound, the heart is located between the lungs, slightly to the left side in the center of the chest. Depending on what you read, a healthy human heart beats on average 72 beats per minute, functions as a double muscular pump, pumps almost 2,000 gallons (approx. 7,500 liters) of blood every day, and during an average lifespan of 70 years, the human heart will beat more than two and a half billion times and will have pumped enough blood to fill over 100 full-sized swimming pools!

Blood vessels are broken down into three groups: arteries, veins, and capillaries. The arteries are vessels leading from the heart to the capillaries. Arteries form networks that include many different-sized vessels. They are designed to expand and contract with each beat of the heart and carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The largest artery, called the aorta, is approximately one to one and a half inches in diameter. Veins are the vessels leading from the capillaries to the heart. They are designed to allow the blood to flow in only one direction carrying oxygen-poor and carbon dioxide-enriched blood back to the heart. Capillaries are the smallest vessels measuring only about four micrometers in diameter. They connect the arteries and veins. They transfer oxygen and other nutrients into the cells and remove the carbon dioxide and other metabolic waste produced by the cells. As a matter of fact, if all the blood vessels in an adult human body were connected together, they would be about 80,000 miles in length!

Blood performs many important functions within the body. Some of these functions include: supplies the cells with oxygen and nutrients, remove waste from cells, regulates body temperature, regulates pH balance, serves a protective function by clotting to prevent blood loss, and serves as a carrier for various disease-fighting cells such as the white blood cells. About 5 to 6 liters of blood flows through the human body.

The cardiovascular system provides nourishment and oxygen to the body’s organs, tissues and cells allowing them to perform their many functions. It’s crucial to protect the cardiovascular system from damage to ensure it is functioning as best as possible. To keep the cardiovascular system healthy it is essential to eat a balanced diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and healthy fats while limiting (or eliminating) foods high in saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Regular exercise, reducing stress, and a healthy lifestyle are also major contributors to heart health. In addition, adding a dietary supplement such as AIM CellSparc 360® can help support and maintain cardiovascular health.

When it comes to your heart and cardiovascular system, have a heart and treat it with respect. I know I want my heart to keep beating well after it’s hit the two and a half billion mark.

Click here to learn more about AIM CellSparc 360® As with any supplement it is always recommended to read the literature thoroughly to find out if the product is right for you, and consult your health care practitioner if you have any medical conditions or concerns.

Last April, we had an exhibitor booth at the Erin Home & Lifestyle Show (our local home show) in which we only showcased AIM BarleyLife® (original powder). Our intention was to ‘get back to the basics’ and promote only one product (which is also our favorite product). When we first joined AIM in 1987 all we had was one green barley product and we had much success in our AIM business promoting that one product. So we thought, if it worked before, it will work again. And it sure does.

The Home & Lifestyle Show was a huge success for us. We made many sales and handed out BarleyLife postcards, datasheets, BarleyLIfe sample packs and our Follow The Green business cards to people who were curious about what we were offering and interested in bettering their health. Here are a few tips on what worked for us:

1) Start by advertising to let people know you will be at the show (or whichever venue you have chosen). We were very fortunate that the woman, who interviewed us about our Handyman Services in February for our local newspaper, noticed how healthy we look and wondered what we were doing. To make a long story short, she is now on her second jar of BarleyLife and came back for another interview about our ‘BarleyLife business’. It was great advertising for us. We also had a small ad in the section of the newspaper that was promoting the show. It didn’t cost a lot of money for the ad, and newspapers are always looking for content. You can contact your local paper to see if they would like to do an article about your ‘BarleyLife business’.

2) Once you’ve decided which venue you want to pursue, keep your exhibitor display simple. We had one of the new BarleyLife posters displayed behind us, BL postcards, BL datasheets, a couple of jars of BL for people to see the product and read the label. We also had some “Nutrition That Works” insulated grocery bags, BarleyLife and Healthy Cell Concept DVDs, and hand blenders on the table for sale. We played the BarleyLife DVD on our laptop at the show but you could also just make up a slide show with BarleyLife pictures, barley grass pictures, etc. for people to watch.

3) We advertised a ‘special show price’ for the show only and made up BarleyLife gift bags. Go to any ‘dollar store’ and buy some ‘two for a dollar’ green gift bags and some green tissue paper. We included a jar of BarleyLife, a BL datasheet, a BL postcard (with the acid/alkaline handout AIM gave us a couple of years ago attached to it), and a measuring spoon in each bag with our business card stapled to the outside of the bag. Also include their receipt in the bag. Then when people purchased a gift bag we threw in a hand blender and BarleyLife DVD. We consider doing all of this our ‘lost leader’. It was successful marketing and all the people we sold to continue to take BarleyLife.

4) We also made a point of asking if it would be all right to contact the people who purchased BarleyLife in “a week or two”. They all said yes and it set the stage for us to call them for follow up. We have found that it is detrimental to our AIM business to just call people ‘out of the blue’. By asking them ahead of time they are expecting your call and also appreciate it. Keep your follow up short and sweet. Ask how they are making out with their BL, how much are they taking, any questions they may have, how they can re-order and that sort of thing. Most people do no liked to be bugged about things so after our follow up call we have left them alone and most of them have already re-ordered.

5) When we spoke to people at the show about BarleyLife, we explained about alkalinity and how important it is for good health. Most people are unaware of this. We kept hitting on the point that disease will thrive in an acidic environment but will not survive in an alkaline one. This really helps to get the point across as to why BarleyLife is important for optimal health. Most of this information in on the BL datasheet.

We had a lot of fun that day and much success. We even had people looking for us because of the newspaper article and our ad. It didn’t cost us much money to do the show and it has been well worth the effort. There are many, many people out there that need our help and the help of the AIM products. BarleyLife and the AIM products shouldn’t be a secret.

As Rose Bird, General Manager of AIM Canada, writes in the April 2011 issue of Living Well: “The AIM Companies™ is one of the greatest secrets in the world. Imagine, twenty-nine years in the business of providing natural health products, including three key products that promote health, fight disease, and change lives for the better, and yet only a select few, a very small percentage of North America let alone the world, knows that The AIM Companies exists.” She goes on to write: “There are people out there hungry for answers, and we who are a part of AIM have some of those answers. This is a CALL TO ACTION. Check out the opportunities in your town or city: talk radio, community papers, school fairs, farmers’ markets, trade shows and segments of society that need additional health support, such as hairdressers and car mechanics. 2011 belongs to AIM. All-natural AIM BarleyLife®, AIMega® and AIM Herbal Fiberblend® can change an ailing world!”

As Rose writes, check out the opportunities in your town or city. There are always a large number of events that take place throughout summer and fall and most of these events are looking for new and exciting products and services. You’ll find that most of these venues don’t charge a lot for the space and it’s really great exposure for promoting your AIM business and BarleyLife. Contact your local Business Association, Agricultural Society, Legion, and your local newspaper to find out what’s happening in your area. The more AIM Members who are out there promoting BarleyLife and AIM, the easier it becomes for all Members. Wouldn’t it be great to hear the words “I’ve heard of that before” and “I was wondering where I could get some of that”.

It is time people learn just how easy it really is to be healthy and experience wellness and vitality. As I often say, “if people would only include BarleyLife into their daily routine, they would be amazed at the improvements in their overall health and how well they would feel. I know that I ‘Feel The Difference’ every day!”

Keep it simple with BarleyLife and you’ll be surprised at your success!

Article written by: Joanne Jackson, CHN