SA Living Well – March-April 2021

Living Well

AIM Partners magazine

Mar- Apr 2021

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BARLEYLIFE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE

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Stay Healthy in Mind and Body

s we move forward in the New Year, there are a few lingering uncertainties in all of our lives. Will COVID-19 go away? Will things ever return to normal? How can I adapt to this ever-changing world we live in and stay safe?

increased energy, better sleep, weight management, strengthening the immune system and reducing the risk of falling in older adults. In 2021, reconsider how you can find the right exercise to boost your health.

Although it may take some time to have answers to these questions, one thing is for sure: how we approach our reality will help determine how we move forward.

Environment: Beyond fresh air and sunshine, your environment is composed of external factors that affect health and well-being. There are also interior environmental health risks to consider.

When you cannot avoid some of these factors or risks, remember that AIM provides products for cell environment.

This is a good time to re-evaluate what is important to us and what we can do to stay healthy in mind and body. And that’s where AIM’s Healthy Cell Concept comes into play.

Attitude: is a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something. You have a choice in what your attitude will be. Approaching situations with an attitude of gratitude and thankfulness can make your life brighter in all aspects.

Food: What you choose to eat will play a huge role in how you feel mentally and physically.

Choose proper nutrition and AIM whole-food nutritional products.

Exercise: There are so many reasons to have a daily regimen of exercise. Some benefits include

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Protection: Protect your cells by getting rest, nourishing your body, cleansing, exercising, reconsidering your food choices and paying attention to your mental attitude and bacterial balance in the gut for overall effectiveness.

For detailed information on the Healthy Cell Concept, you can download the HCC flyer from AIM’s website at www.aimcompanies.com.

We invite you to join us in making the most of this New Year. Live a lifestyle that brings enjoyment and well-being into your life.

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Editorial

Health Goals - How to make them stick

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Going the Distance

The New Normal

10 5 Ways to support your immune system

The Healthy Cell Concepts’s Attitude Avenue

12 Product Brochure Healthy Weight Management with AIM

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GinkgoSense: An Ashwaganda Good Change

To improve the quality and productivity of people’s lives by promoting the Healthy Cell Concept and the highest principles of free enterprise.

About the magazine

The purpose of AIM Partners Living Well is to communicate vital information to our Members and to build a strong relationship with them through education, motivation, and recognition. If you submit your testimony and photo, we deem this your permission to publish or share with others via social media.

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The authors of these articles do not necessarily reflect an approved AIM approach. It should be clear that AIM does not support or confirm health dispositions. The opinions expressed are those of the Members and may contain errors from time to time. AIM articles are for information only, con­sult a professional for advice on your specific situation.

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Health Goals

How to make them stick!

By Charlotte Meschede - Nutritionist

Usually, our health goals bounce around various personal health issues such as weight loss (the most common), becoming fitter and more active, and last but not least, making sure our emotional well-being is better than it’s ever been before.

It seems like a Déjà vu from each goal for the years or months before. The list is a long one, starting with lifestyle changes, diet and weight, career goals and relationships. We try our best.

However, as time goes by, we might be feeling burnt out and give up.

The list that we thought was doable and possible, especially in January when everyone makes resolutions now appears to be insurmountable. With winter slowly creeping closer, this might be the best time to start working on health and fitness goals. If you can stick to an exercise routine and eating healthy foods during the cold months, you should be able to manage it more easily when it warms up again, and before you realise it, you have turned your new behaviour into habits.

So what can we do to make these resolutions stick? Firstly, simplify! Take the most important goal and make it attainable. Setting unrealistic goals will set you up for failure!

Setting Realistic Goals for your health The most popular health goals are exercising more (50% of the 4

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population), saving money (49%), eating more healthily (43%) and losing weight (37%). Since this article is not of a financial nature, we are going to focus on increasing our fitness, eating more healthily and losing weight.

Fitness Goals

The rule of thumb is that you need to do a minimum of 150 minutes per week in order for exercise to have a beneficial impact on both your weight and your health. What exercise I hear you say?

Well any exercise is better than none, but in today’s crazy, busy and hectic lifestyle, planning to do hours of gym, running or any other physical activity can sometimes be too difficult to sustain long term. First and foremost, decide what type of exercise you like doing, and what is sustainable in terms of both your time restrictions and your budget. Secondly, plan your exercise as if you were planning an assignment.

Put specific times in your diary and work out what you are going to do each time. Thirdly, start slowly and build up over a set period of time. Even 15 minutes a day is a good start. You also do not have to join an expensive gym, pay the earth for a personal trainer

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or run a marathon in order to get fit.

Frequency is as important as duration, so doing 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week is a lot more effective than doing 2 ½ hours in one long session on a Saturday. Fourthly, exercise with a family member or friend, if not every time, at least one or two sessions per week. This makes it not only more fun, but also makes you more accountable.

If you do not know what exercise you should be doing, then speak to a health coach and get some professional advice. Be careful not to injure yourself as this is a sure way of losing all hope of achieving those fitness resolutions prematurely. The AIM products that can help to keep you healthy and get the most out of your body from an exercise point of view include AIM Peak Endurance, which provides ATP for energy. Proancynol 2000 and AIMega to keep your inflammation levels to a minimum.

In order to keep you motivated, remind yourself of the benefits of exercise: • Reduces risk of coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke by 35% • Reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes by 50% • There is a 50% lower risk of colon cancer in those who exercise regularly • Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer by 20% • Individuals who exercise regularly are 83% less likely to suffer from osteoarthritis • Hip fractures are 68% less likely to occur in regular exercisers • Exercise releases endorphins which are your ‘happy hormones’ and help keep depression at bay

Eating more healthily

Firstly, identify what eating habits you have that are unhealthy. Change ONE thing at a time but remain focussed.

Get to know yourself better and admit to habits that won’t change and try and find some that you CAN change.

Setting measurable goals and being consistent is key. Apply the SMART principle which is as follows: To make sure your goals are clear and attainable, each one should be: • Specific (simple, sensible, significant) • Measurable (meaningful, motivating) • Achievable (agreed, attainable) • Relevant (reasonable, realistic, resourced, results-based) • Time-bound (time-based, time limited, time-sensitive) AT ALL TIMES REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE WORTH IT AND YOU CAN ONLY BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF!

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Going the

Distance

By Andre de Beer, AIM Preferred Member

I grew up in South Africa with an older brother and two younger sisters. Financially, times were tough.

The first time in my life that I had three meals a day was when I joined the army.

Although we battled, I was very blessed in sport and realized that it would take me places.

In 1982, I fell in love with the sport of triathlon—swimming, biking and running. I had swum an Olympic qualifying time in 1976, but isolation kept us out of international competition until 1992, when I was included in the national team.

As for education, I completed my law degree, studied human movement science and furthered my studies on performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), which caused the ruin of so many athletes.

My main golden rule is to know your own body and be conscious of what you put in it. I had a passion for nutrition, and I started to concentrate on natural products.

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Over the years, I have had major health issues. In 1996, foot melanoma required having chemotherapy.

Surgery to remove this cancer resulted in an infected wound that almost made me lose my foot. Then in 1999, I went through brutal chemotherapy after a diagnosis of testicular cancer.

Miraculously, prayers from a teammate made it go away. In 2019, I was diagnosed with urethral carcinoma, so I went through additional brutal chemo.

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Even with these health challenges, as of 2019, I have done over 60 full-distance Ironman events as well as other types. I have traveled the world doing Ironman, inspiring people and getting inspired by athletes who have been in even worse situations than me.

At the beginning of lockdown in 2020, a dear friend introduced me to AIM, starting us off with BarleyLife, FloraFood and a whole range of products. She believed that this was my first step to a change in lifestyle. Within three days of using BarleyLife and Flora Food, my wife noticed a big change in me.

For training, I take RediBeets and will soon add Peak Endurance. My recovery is on another level, and I can feel the difference AIM has made in my life every day.

In all my years of research, I never came across a company with as much backup, passion and knowledge as AIM. My aim is to do another Ironman event in the future, and I’m very excited because I believe that anything is possible and all praise to God.

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

This is not the opinion of The AIM Companies and is a personal opinion and experience of the consumer. nutrition that works / www.theaimcompanies.com

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The New Normal

HEALTHY ATTITUDE

Direct Selling - Maximising your AIM Business

By Marna Dedekind - AIM Star Sapphire Director

As we shift into the new normal of everyday life, many of us are working from home. I have learned to be more adaptable and to make small changes in order to maximize my business potential.

I have also seen that more and more people are open to our business model.

We are seeing a new generation which is embracing this change. They want to do things differently than the previous generations. They want to live a life of purpose and they want more time with their families and loved ones.

Welcome To The New Normal

The 9-5, office cubicles, dress codes, and 40-hour work weeks are so yesterday.

Rigid schedules are being replaced by flexible work arrangements and gone is the daily grind and climbing the corporate ladder. Instead, today’s workers have “side hustles” and seek purpose over profit.

Various earning opportunities

Career, jobs with paycheck

Laptop on knees and co-working spaces

Corner Office

Live to work

Work to live

Anytime

9 - 5 Working Hours

Solopreneurs

Entrepreneurs

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and making this New Normal work to our benefit. Now more than ever we need to take advantage of this amazing opportunity to transform people’s lives and bring stability into our ever-changing future!

While building your AIM Business, you will design your own lifestyle. It will give you the flexibility to achieve the right work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

Whether you are a new mom, homeschooling mom like me, or doing it as a second income, it may give you not only independence and rewards, but you will be able to empower and raise leaders.

Even though lockdown has forced more people to work from home, the idea of being your own boss, building a business from home and achieving work-life balance has been around for decades. It is called Direct Selling…

People who are attracted to this business model are individuals who value their independence but want a business model with low start-up costs and fewer overheads. Affiliating with a company, direct sellers work on their own – building their business in their time and their terms.

By leveraging its history while embracing such new opportunities as social media and digital technology, Direct Selling is the standard bearer of the New Normal of work. As members of the AIM Companies, we are perfectly positioned to expand our businesses

AIM’s vision and viable plans for the future give us the opportunity to be part of this growth momentum in the Direct Selling Industry. We will be touching more lives than ever before and creating freedom for ourselves and our downlines.

Make sure your “WHY” is big enough and commit to these 3 Daily Success Habits: • Use the product every day • Share the products and opportunity • Spend time to develop personally Remember, YOU are the only variable in your business and, YOU need to be flexible and adaptable. Embrace the New Normal and maximize your AIM Business!

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Ways to Support Your Immune System

1 Regulate Sleep and Stress

When we sleep, our body heals, repairs and restores itself, so do everything you can to get 7–9 hours of sleep nightly. Composure is a calming blend of herbs that can help you to avoid sleepless nights.

Learn to manage your stress levels, which suppress your immune system and the ability to fight infections.

2 Avoid Refined Sugars

Eliminate or reduce your intake of refined sugars, which suppress the immune system and can diminish the performance of white blood cells and increase inflammatory markers.

3 Stay Hydrated and Know Your Vitamin D Number

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! When you don’t drink enough water, your mucous membranes become dehydrated, and you become more susceptible to viruses. Natural sunlight is still the best form of vitamin D, which is critical for immune function.

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4 Ramp Up Your Fruits and Vegetables

Aim to eat fruits and vegetables that are bright in colors to increase your intake of immune-enhancing plant nutrients.

If you are not eating enough vegetables, then mix the Garden Trio in a blender bottle with cold water. Or for an extra boost of vegetable goodness, add these whole-food concentrates to smoothies.

5 Take High-Quality Probiotics

The gut microbiota is a dynamic ecosystem that aids digestion and immune function. FloraFood is an excellent source of probiotics that increase good gut bacteria. It helps balance the internal pH of the body, strengthening your immune system.

Excerpted from an article by Leré Robinson, AIM Star Sapphire Director in Irmo, South Carolina

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The Healthy Cell Concept’s Attitude Avenue How you cope with stress depends on your state of mind. The right attitude can go a long way in keeping worries at bay and not being overwhelmed by uncertainty.

The AIM Healthy Cell Concept™

It’s no coincidence that attitude is one of the Healthy Cell Concept’s five avenues. Along with food, exercise, environment and protection, attitude plays an important role in managing stress and maintaining good health. Your emotional state directly affects your mental and physical well-being.

A Stroll Down Attitude Avenue

You may know people who seemingly have it all but whose negative outlook impacts their joy of being alive. Then there of those who may have very little by comparison, yet they radiate a joyful lifeforce. Who is likely to be better at managing stress?

Effective stress management requires positive thinking. Now this might come across as lightweight advice, but it’s

true that an optimistic outlook helps you to cope better with the stressors that life inevitably tosses your way.

Even the Mayo Clinic confirms that positive thinking translates into many health benefits. 1 Putting positive thinking into practice can make even the most pessimistic among us see the light at the end of the tunnel. And that’s an outlook that everyone can benefit from on a regular basis. Maintain a positive attitude for a lifetime of healthy cells.

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Product Brochure CoCoa LeafGreens

Whole Body Health AIMega An organic seed oil blend that delivers an important source of healthful and essential omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, plus omega-9. EFA’s are the main structural component of every cell membrane and are necessary for cell growth and activity.

BarleyLife An all-natural, green barley leaf juice powder concentrate helps provide the daily nutrition you need to develop a strong foundation for good health and is abundant in enzymes, essential amino acids, and rich in antioxidant ability, anti-inflammatory activity, and immune system support. Available in powder and vegan capsules. Helps maintain correct pH levels.

BarleyLife Xtra A delightful, cherry-apple flavoured green barley juice powder with 18 different fruits and vegetables. With only one gram of sugar per serving, BarleyLife Xtra provides a healthy, nourishing alternative to the plethora of sugar-filled drinks available today. Children and adults alike enjoy this smooth, pleasant drink.

Just Carrots A carrot juice powder concentrate that contains important nutrients such as alpha-and beta carotene, calcium, iron, B vitamins, potassium and lutein.

RediBeets A concentrated beet juice powder with only the fiber removed, contains essential enzymes along with the natural form of betaine, which aids in cleansing the liver and reducing homocysteine levels.

LeafGreens An all-natural powder concentrate that combines the nutrient-dense leaves of spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard and barley, plus broccoli sprouts for a wide spectrum of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and a balanced plant-based protein, all for whole-body health.

Leaves are among the most abundant sources of vital nutrients on the planet, and cocoa has long been touted for its delectable taste and antioxidant ability. AIM CoCoa LeafGreens delivers the nutrition of barley, spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard and broccoli sprouts powder in a delicious cocoa beverage. CoCoa LeafGreens is the only product on the market to utilize this singular blend of leaf juices and sprouts with the flavour profile of cocoa for optimal health benefits and a great taste.

Digestive Health FloraFood A powerful combination of three friendly bacteria: Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacteria bifidum, and Bifidobacteria longum – helps maintain digestive and intestinal health as well as healthy cholesterol levels.

PrepZymes A combination of digestive enzymes, helps our bodies break down foods so we get more nutrients per meal. Specially made for high-sugar, high-fat diets commonly found in “industrialized” countries.

Herbal Fiberblend A combination of soluble and insoluble psyllium fiber and cleansing herbs, helps maintain bowel regularity, provides dietary fibre and aids in detoxification. Helps maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Available in unflavoured or natural raspberry powder and vegan capsules.

Para 90 A unique combination of cleansing herbs, helps maintain a parasite-free body.

Neuro Health Composure A combination of relaxing herbs, helps to maintain neuro health, especially in regard to dealing efficiently with stress.

Has a calming effect.

GinkgoSense Combines ginkgo biloba with the curcumin, ashwagandha, black pepper extract and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin to provide overall support for your neuro health. Specifically targets mental acuity, vision, and circulation.

Cardiovascular Health CellSparc 360 Combines coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) with tocotrienols and fish oil to provide total cardiovascular support. The CoQ10 provides potent antioxidant capabilities, and the tocotrienols and fish oil help maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels and healthy gums.

Bear Paw Garlic A unique wild garlic made from the leaf, helps maintain cardiovascular health.

General Health CranVerry+ Cranberry juice concentrate helps maintain a healthy urinary tract. It also helps maintain healthy gums and teeth, and provides powerful antioxidants. May be helpful for those with Candida.

Men’s Health ReAssure SP A unique and synergistic combination of saw palmetto berry oil extract, pumpkin seed oil, tomato lycopene, and zinc citrate for the maintenance of prostate health.

Active Health Fit ’n Fiber Is a prebiotic fibre supplement with heart-healthy soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fiber has been linked to reduced appetite. Prebiotic fibres feed good bacteria in our gut to improve digestion and immune function.

Peak Endurance A combination of PEAK ATP®, electrolytes, B vitamins, vitamin C, and only a single gram of sugar. ATP is the primary source of energy for every function in the cells in the body, electrolytes need replacing due to exercise, and B vitamins are important for metabolism. A serving delivers 200 mg of PEAK ATP®

ProPeas GlucoChrom Combines vanadium, gymnema sylvestre, bitter melon, and a unique, yeast-sourced chromium to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Herbal Release A combination of herbs, helps maintain a healthy lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is integral to maintaining our immune health.

Proancynol 2000 A combination of green tea, grape seed extract, alphalipoic acid, and other powerful antioxidants, helps fight free radicals and maintain a healthy immune system.

A vegetable protein powder made from peas. Provides 12 grams of protein per serving. Ideal tool for weight management due to protein’s ability to increase satiety, improve lean muscle and increase metabolism.

Bone Health Frame Essentials Combines a glucosamine complex with MSM and boswellia extract, helps maintain healthy joints. Improves joint function and mobility.

CalciAIM A natural citrus drink mix that provides several nutrients crucial to proper skeletal function and overall wellness.

Contains three types of calcium plus a number of other nutrients that include vitamin D.

Mag-nificence Offers topical magnesium, CWR bath additive - to provide effective ways of increasing cellular absorption of this essential mineral. Magnesium may be one of the most essential elements to living organisms.

Women’s Health Renewed Balance Body cream contains natural plant-derived ingredients that work synergistically. Both women and men may derive health benefits from this product.

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Healthy Weight Management

with AIM

By Charlotte Meschede - Nutritionist

Why is this so important?

Being overweight has become a major concern for health professionals. The World Health Organisation published a fact sheet with scary information: • •

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Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.

In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over 650 million were obese.

39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2016, and 13% were obese.

Most of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight.

38 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2019.

Over 340 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 were overweight or obese in 2016.

Statistics (2018) in SA indicate that 68% of women aged 15 years and older are overweight or obese. A more recent assessment (2019), The Indigo Wellness Index, compiled by Bloomsbury Economics is one of the most comprehensive to date, covering 191 countries across the globe. The ten measures were life expectancy, high blood pressure, and risk of diabetes, obesity, depression, happiness, alcohol

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use, tobacco use, inactivity and government spending. Sadly, South Africa was ranked the unhealthiest country, whilst Canada came out on top as the healthiest country.

The latest statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that South Africans have a 25% probability of dying from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease between the ages of 30 and 70 years.

The WHO also found that more than 28% of South African adults were obese - the highest obesity rate in SubSaharan Africa!

What should we do about it?

The answer is a simple one. Lose weight, eat less and exercise more! But we ALL know how hard this can be and all the information and so-called expert advice out there is overwhelming and often incorrect. My advice is take one step at a time and to find a plan that suits your lifestyle, your budget and your family. Before you find what works for you, let us look at a few facts to steer you in the right direction.

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The Energy Balance Equation

This is the most obvious reason for weight gain or weight loss. Energy balance represents the difference between energy intake (number of calories eaten) and energy expenditure (number of calories used for exercise, basic metabolic processes and normal daily activities). When the energy intake exceeds the energy expenditure, there is a positive energy balance, which results in weight gain. When the energy intake is below the energy expenditure, there is a negative energy balance and weight loss results. Over the long term, energy balance is maintained in weight-stable individuals, even though on a day-today basis this balance may sometimes be positive and sometimes negative.

Although life is not always that simple, basic manipulation of the energy balance equation will yield weight loss or gain.

For example, if someone wishes to lose weight, it is important to increase the energy expenditure relative to the energy intake or decrease energy intake below daily energy expenditure. The opposite would be true if an individual is trying to achieve weight gain.

The most important factor when it comes to energy balance is to understand what YOU need to eat every day to maintain your weight and how much exercise YOU need to do on a weekly basis in order to stay fit and keep your energy expenditure as high as possible.

The Basics of Good Nutrition

Knowing which foods to eat, how they affect your body and what foods you need to avoid is crucial to get you started.

In a nutshell, your body needs 3 basic nutrients, carbohydrates, protein and fats. These are called macronutrients.

Carbohydrate-rich foods include starchy vegetables, grains and fruit. Protein-rich

foods include meat, eggs, chicken, fish and legumes (chickpeas, lentils, dried beans and peas). Fats that need to be included in the diet are raw nuts and seeds, avocados, olive oil and fatty fish. Dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese can provide protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Vitamins, minerals, trace elements and all those other compounds that have health benefits like anti-oxidants (vitamin C and E, phytochemicals and many others) are called micronutrients. These are found in foods like fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, eggs, dairy foods and raw nuts and seeds.

One of the major problems with a westernized diet is that many of the foods eaten on a daily basis are nutrientpoor and calorie-dense. What this means is that they contain too many calories and not enough nutrition. As dieticians we refer to these foods as empty calories!

Another major issue is the lack of fibre in the diet as much of the starchy foods eaten are from refined grains (all the fibre has been removed) with an abundance of sugar and other additives added to make the food taste nice, but sadly does nothing for the nutritional value of the diet. Also the tendency these days to eat low-carb diets means that many of the natural fibres are removed from the diet.

It is vital to replace the fibre in the daily diet as this is essential for the efficient functioning of the digestive tract. In the gut are millions of bacteria which need a constant supply of fibres in order to remain present and help the body prevent the build-up of pathogenic bacteria and other substances in the bowel. AIM Fit n Fiber is a comprehensive source of all forms of fibre which help keep these beneficial bacteria in the correct balance. Interestingly enough, lack of sufficient good bacteria in the gut has

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been cited as a cause of obesity. AIM FloraFood will also help to replenish these good bacteria and I frequently use the combination of the two products in weight management.

For many people an adequate supply of good quality proteins is difficult.

Furthermore, there is a great deal of controversy around high-protein diets or diets high in animal protein. Since production of animal foods like beef, lamb and poultry is not sustainable due to the amount of land required for grazing and costs of processing, many people have turned to plant proteins as alternatives.

Eating ‘cleaner’ foods is definitely more favourable. In order to ensure an adequate protein intake from healthy sources, AIM produced ProPeas, which is a vegetable protein concentrate made from peas.

No discussion on nutrition is complete without bringing the need for essential fatty acids. Since most of us do not have an abundant supply of fatty fish and many people do not eat fish for various reasons such as cost or taste, making sure that you get enough of these compounds in the diet is difficult without supplementation. AIMega is a concentrated source of these vital fatty acids.

So there you have the basics! Now the most important step is to put all these into action. Here are a few steps to get you going: 1. Identify how much you would like to lose or establish a realistic goal so that you can plan ahead.

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3. Identify what your weaknesses are and start by eliminating those from your daily intake.

4. Avoid sugar at all costs 5. Clean up your pantry: get rid of any sugar-laden foods and drinks (biscuits, cakes, sweets, chocolates, cold drinks, chips, etc.)

6. Start stocking up with healthy foods that fit into your budget 7. Plan your meals and shop accordingly 8. Set up an exercise routine. You don’t have to join an expensive gym.

Exercise can be achieved through walking, jogging, cycling and swimming as well as home-based sessions from many online fitness sessions. The more you diarise and plan your exercise, the more likely you are to stick to it. If you leave it to chance when or if you have time, it won’t happen.

9. Take ONE day at a time. If you have a bad day, then start again the next day. Don’t let one slip-up ruin all your weight loss plans.

10. Don’t get fixated on weight and weigh yourself every day as weight varies due to fluid balance, hormonal influences, temperature and many other variables. Only weigh yourself and measure your waist circumference ONCE a week on the same day of the week at the same time.

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GinkgoSense: An Ashwagandha Good Change!

The reformulation of GinkgoSense was officially announced in 2020. Changes to the formula include the addition of ashwagandha.

This revered herbal ingredient has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India. However, public awareness of the stress-relieving benefits of ashwagandha is fairly recent in other parts of the world.

As a result of its effectiveness compared to other adaptogenic herbs, ashwagandha is on its way to becoming the next big thing in plant-based ingredients, just like curcumin, which is also a recent addition to the GinkgoSense formula.

Helping Your Body to Adapt

AIM goes out of its way to do its research and occasionally make formulaic changes that naturally enhance a product’s effectiveness. Tapping into thousands of years of ashwagandha use that eventually led to modern studies of this adaptogenic herb, AIM knew the timing was right to provide even more health benefits to Members by enhancing GinkgoSense with ashwagandha.

Ashwagandha is particularly wellknown for relieving stress due to its adaptogenic properties.

Adaptogens help your body to handle all kinds of stressors that can affect your state of mind and health.

Stress is directly related to cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. As an adaptogen, ashwagandha may help to inhibit the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands, assisting the body in not overreacting. When your nervous system is alarmed by excessive stress, the presence of ashwagandha in GinkgoSense helps to extend your body’s phase of resistance that allows it to adapt to the presence of stressors.

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The Journey

Home

Shared by Marcelle Meijer, AIM Director

Upon my return from the U.S. 18 months ago, I was at a crossroad in my career. In search of more direction, I enrolled in a life coaching program.

On this journey of discovery and soul searching, it became very clear what resonated with me and what my choice of a life path would be.

When I met my Sponsor, an AIM Chairman’s Club Director, our mutual love for transforming lives and an acute understanding of the value and importance of optimal health made us an instant match.

I was deeply touched by the story of how AIM started, the integrity of the company and the solid, stable foundation of its 38-year-old culture.

My mission to lead a life of purpose is inspired by the testimonials from people whose health has improved by taking AIM products. I can personally relate.

Taking these products had a beneficial effect, which included giving me a flat tummy. I am also using Renewed Balance and Composure, which I will continue on a permanent basis.

What’s more, my daughters and I are experimenting with RediBeets, CoCoa LeafGreens, ProPeas and BarleyLife. We love incorporating them into healthy, nutritious smoothies.

I have never been happier or more inspired, and I truly look forward to adding value to my amazing AIM team here in South Africa.

After suffering from bloating and constipation for many years, my Sponsor suggested the cleansing combination of Herbal Fiberblend, Herbal Release, FloraFood and Para 90.

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

This is not the opinion of The AIM Companies and is a personal opinion and experience of the consumer.

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BarleyLife is the

Best

By Jemma Badenhorst, AIM Member

I just love my AIM products. At first, I have to admit I was reluctant to try new products, but now they are part of the daily routine in our household with the benefits they bring into our lives. My absolute favourite is BarleyLife.

It’s all about the nutrients in it and the way AIM takes every measure of quality, such as harvesting the young barley grass at night when its nutritional value is the highest.

Just think about that for a second. While we relax at home having dinner, AIM is working hard to get the best quality into their products for our consumption. It’s so evident when compared to anything else on the market today. They do not compromise on quality. BarleyLife is really the all-rounder that we never knew we needed, and now we don't want to go without it. Thank you, AIM, for going the extra mile with the quality you bring. And I can't wait to try out my new Proancynol 2000 and just LOVE the new look!

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

This is not the opinion of The AIM Companies and is a personal opinion and experience of the consumer.

Congratulations!

Member Promotions

We would like to congratulate the following Members on their promotions:

Linda Potgieter

Marcelle Meijer

Promoted to Director in October 2020 Promoted to Director in November 2020

Tania Van Vermoortere

Jamie Low

Promoted to Director in October 2020 Promoted to Director in November 2020

Nolene Gosling

Nina Daya

Promoted to Director in October 2020 Promoted to Director in November 2020

CELL FOOD

AIM-azing

My Journey

By Raeesa Jada - AIM Director

Health and wellness was always something that I had a deep passion for but it wasn’t something that I had ever considered going into as a business, until AIM. My Sponsor introduced me to the AIM products during my first pregnancy. I loved the way AIM made me feel and loved knowing that I was giving my baby such incredible nourishment. The garden trio was a life saver for me post partum as it gave me all the energy that I needed dealing with a new born!

I was hooked on these amazing products and decided that I wanted to give the business side a go (with a whole lot of encouragement from my mum.) I started sharing my love, passion and knowledge with everyone I knew and my business grew from there! I started a group with the BarleyLife and I take such joy in watching this group grow. I now have a team of incredible ladies who share the same passion and zest that I have for the products and in turn are sharing it with others. What a beautiful thing!

I am so blessed that I get to work from home, doing what I love whilst being around my two beautiful children. I love what AIM has done for us as a family. My children have never seen the inside of a doctor’s room and I credit that to amazing nutrition. I love 20

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helping mums make better nutritional choices. It makes me so happy when a mama says to me “My child has been well all year! “ My husband who used to suffer from chronic sinus can now smell the flowers - so to speak.

My AIM journey has been incredible.

Each day I learn more and more and, in an effort, to better myself I am now studying Nutritional Advisory. I am so thankful to AIM for changing our health, wealth and wellness and I am very excited to see what 2021 will bring.

Testimonials should not be construed as representing results everybody can achieve. This is not the opinion of The AIM Companies and is a personal opinion and experience of the consumer.

It’s a

Virtual Event!

With the reality of not being able to be together in close proximity, the GROW 2021 AIM Corporate Training will be a virtual reality for the AIM Family.

Going virtual is the way of the world these days. For the health and welfare of the entire AIM group, the corporate training will be a time to GROW together at a safe distance.

GROW

Expect to GROW Over the years, many Members have become higher achievers as they progress through the AIM Growth Phase of the Member Income Plan.

Such inspirational individuals will be honored during this event along with those who made the most of the GROW Cash Contest.

When you virtually attend the GROW 2021 AIM Corporate Training and focus on the informative

To have life, things have to grow. Take BarleyLife as an example. Every barley plant that becomes BarleyLife has to grow to the point when its leaves contain an optimal

presentations as though you were experiencing them in person, you are giving yourself help to GROW as an AIM user and as an independent distributor of the AIM products.

amount of nutrients. Turning this nutrition into a potent green powder gave life to The AIM Companies™ and to those who use and share its nutritional value.

For nearly four decades, AIM products such as BarleyLife have helped people to GROW as healthy and

individuals

entrepreneurs.

This year’s training will

be

aimed

at

continuing to help the AIM Family GROW into the future.

Watch the GROW 2021 AIM Corporate Training online or listen by phone beginning June 3, 2021!

CELL FOOD

Zandru in the Wind

By Janine Durrant, Blue Diamond Director

Zandru lives on a wildlife farm in South Africa. He loves the outdoors and can run like the wind. As a matter of fact, once he gets running on the open stretches of farm roads, pretty much nothing will stop him, except when he spots an animal.

He has a strong immune system and boundless energy. From time to time, he gets a stuffy nose or a cough; however, he bounces back to full throttle quickly.

When he was months old, his mom, Bonnie, started rubbing a little BarleyLife powder onto his gums, which soothed him through the teething process. This began his love for the “feel good” green powder.

Just like Bonnie, parents can feel good about giving the Garden Trio to their children. This source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, chlorophyll, enzymes and phytonutrients provides an abundance and diversity of beneficial nutrients for growing bodies.

Young Zandru is a testament to this AIM nutrition, and the Garden Trio will continue to help power his runs in the fresh air and sunlight of South Africa.

Now that Zandru is old enough to open lids, the Garden Trio has to be kept out of his reach. Otherwise, once the lids are off, the eating begins.

Each morning, Zandru asks for his green, orange and red barley. Bonnie lets him spoon his different colored “barleys” into his bowl, allowing him to play an active role in developing a healthy habit. He loves eating this dry powder mix and, on occasion, uses it as body powder.

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

This is not the opinion of The AIM Companies and is a personal opinion and experience of the consumer.

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Corner

Little John David is 2 years old and says:

“Barley gives me strong muscles” Testimonials should not be construed as representing results everybody can achieve.

This is not the opinion of The AIM Companies and is a personal opinion and experience of the consumer.

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