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AIM’s history of growth is based on improving people’s health through the use of the AIM products. This year, two new wellness products were introduced, and those in the developmental stage will continue to expand the AIM product lineup. Even with all of the hurdles and challenges faced in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Direct Selling Industry grew a healthy 5.8 percent.
Into AIM’s Future Corporate Message organization like AIM. Unlike companies that have already saturated the market with their brands, AIM is still a relatively small company with unlimited potential for worldwide growth. To fertilize opportunity crops for Members, AIM is constantly developing new ways to improve and stay ahead of the game.
Two key ingredients continue to drive this growth: Effective distribution of beneficial AIM products through the efforts of Members Working from home has become a sought-after lifestyle choice
Workingworldwidefromhome is the future of doing business; it allows you the freedom to work around your schedule and spend quality time with family and loved ones. With gas prices that continue to increase, people are utilizing technology to avoid the inconvenience and expenses of travel and traffic. More and more people who want to work from home will be looking for an
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As The AIM Companies™ steps forward into the fifth decade of partnership with the AIM Family, I see a bright future bursting with opportunities for expansion.
An award-winning agency is now handling AIM’s social media platforms, designing trendy and creative graphics and posts. Members can utilize the agency’s creations to help build their businesses in creative ways of their own.
By the way, the massive success of social media is due to the connections made with people. Having a successful AIM business is all about connecting with people and introducing them to the opportunity and products, whether online or in person.
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Another exciting plan for the future is a conceptual program that we are working on: a yearly contest where every single Member has the ability to win a success trip. No matter where you are in the Member Income Plan, you will have personalized benchmarks that you need to reach in the contest. And when you do, you will be rewarded with an all-expenses-paid trip on AIM’s account. You will travel somewhere with other contest winners to have fun, dine together, discuss business ideas and share in an experience of a lifetime. This will be another way that AIM will reward Members like you for your hard work.
I would really like to encourage you to see the potential with AIM, as there are so many people around the world that have yet to hear about the incredible AIM products and the opportunity. The future is bright, and the future starts with YOU today.
Having been in this industry for over 15 years, growing teams around the world and meeting some of the greatest Networkers, I noticed that each and every person has a different background and a different journey to success. With all of these successful Networkers facing countless setbacks and hurdles along their journey, the one thing that they all had in common was their ability to rise above those setbacks and turn them into an Everyopportunity.hurdle,every struggle can be turned into an opportunity. It’s like the story about a shoe company that sends two salespeople into North Africa to evaluate the market for shoe sales. One person returns, saying “There’s no opportunity, because no one wears shoes and everyone walks around barefoot.“ The other person returns, saying “Wow, there’s a golden opportunity to sell shoes to every single person there, because no one wears shoes and everyone walks around barefoot.”
Shared by Nicolas van Rensburg Future Development Consultant
This year’s improvements to the Member Income Plan include increased commission percentages and added earning potential with the introduction of AIM Customers, who can easily become business-building Members simply by paying the $20 membership fee. For the benefit of new and existing Members, further changes are coming to the income plan’s back end, which means simplifying the qualifications that unlock a whole new level of income once you become an AIM Director. This will make it easier for you to learn and teach new people how to maximize the back end of AIM’s Member Income Plan.
Imperfect action beats perfect thinking. Don’t overthink things. Just get to action, get to work, have fun, and grow your networks.
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It’s that time of year again. A new school term starts the long haul for students at all learning levels. Getting an education requires a concerted effort to study, and wholesome nutrition supports those mindful demands. For a limited time only, a supplemental part of that nutritional support can be BarleyLife Xtra with a succulent taste of pineapple. Students of all ages have chosen to get their taste of BarleyLife with something Xtra. That means a total of 18 fruit and vegetable powders that still deliver a 4-gram serving of barley leaf juice powder. The Xtra sweetens the grassy essence of BarleyLife but
Back to School with a without any added sugar. Now it can be topped off with the sweet flavor of pineapple.
BarleyLife Xtra Pineapple mixed in water or a favorite juice can be a morning boost at breakfast for anyone on the educational path. Or put a serving of the dry powder in an empty water bottle and pack it with a school lunch. Even young children will be able to add some water and give it a shake when they’re ready to have a tasty pineapple drink. For all students, start the new school year on a flavorful note with BarleyLife Xtra Pineapple.
Pineapple Twist! BarleyLife Xtra Pineapple - 9.52oz/270g 6700E, $44.00 M, $47.00 C (CAN 6704E, $45.75 M, $49.00 C) AIM continues to research and develop new products. BarleyLife Xtra Pineapple is new but on a limited basis. It’s the perfect time to nourish the students in your life with its temporary taste sensation. The AIM SportShaker Cup mixes the perfect tropical blend of BarleyLife Xtra Pineapple. 6614E, $8.00 5
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At the same time, my wonderful and supportive husband and I raised four teenagers whom I home-schooled while working as a nail technician. My life was and often still is an undeniably crazy, full-time, juggling act.
Joan van Rensburg was a speaker at this event. Before she started, Joan approached me saying that God had an appointment with me today . . . this will change my life and give me hope again. This amazing event created an opportunity to improve my health and start an AIM business. Using the AIM products has helped my family and me become healthier. My greatest desire is to leave a legacy of wellness for my children that lives on. I’ve lost weight . . . and bad habits. I use the products religiously so that I can be an example of someone who walks the talk! My financial health has also improved. My salon is a beehive of activity where I get to have intimate conversations with clients turned friends, providing the perfect platform to share my newfound knowledge.Monthafter month, my commission amounts have grown, motivating me to work even harder and set new goals. We were even able to take a first-ever family holiday at a resort on the coast. It has all happened through AIM, my amazingly supportive upline and my downline.
Shared by Amanda West AIM Director in Pretoria, South Africa
Testimonials should not be construed as representing results that everyone can achieve. Contributors who submit a published testimonial in Living Well magazine receive a nutritional gift valued at $9.00 US.
Becoming Maskless
For years, and long before the pandemic, I have been wearing a mask: Amanda’s “mask” of fabulously fantastic, bubbly fun, always smiling and laughing. However, deep inside I was desperately crying out to God to save me. I was struggling with my weight, bloated and at dis-ease with myself. In truth, I was in turmoil and agony.
At the very depth of my despair, I received an invitation to an event that would literally change my life. In May 2021 at the age of 40, I stepped into a room full of angels. At the invitation of my friend, Merleen von Cause, I attended an AIM meeting at Ilze van Pletzen’s home. Each person I met was filled with grace, inner beauty and knowledge.
You have likely enjoyed the taste of tomato in a variety of ways: in sandwiches, salads, omelettes, sauces, soups, juice, etc. Its presence on the world stage as a fruit posing as a vegetable is everywhere. What isn’t so wellknown about the mighty tomato is that it’s loaded with lycopene, a beneficial antioxidant that generates its orangey-red color. Lycopene is one of the colorful carotenoids that give fruits and vegetables their rainbow of hues and variety of health benefits. In western countries, roughly 80 percent of lycopene intake comes directly from tomatoes and tomatobasedResearchproducts.suggests that dietary lycopene reduces the risk of a variety of chronic conditions.1 Like many phytonutrients, lycopene is considered to be a plant-based preventative as a natural antioxidant.2
The Mighty Tomato
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2 capsules of Proancynol 2000 provides 15 mg of tomato extract standardized to 6% lycopene 2 capsules of ReAssure SP provides 71.4 mg of tomato extract standardized to 7% lycopene
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Lycopene sourced from tomato extract is a natural ingredient found in Proancynol 2000 and ReAssure SP. As one of Proancynol 2000’s seven protective antioxidant ingredients, lycopene has been shown to defend DNA, proteins and lipids against oxidation. Furthermore, it can guard against free radicals such as hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide and hydroxyl radicals.3 Your body can use as many antioxidants as you can give it, and Proancynol 2000 is one of the most antioxidant-dense supplements available.Thepresence of lycopene in ReAssure SP was a natural choice for AIM when developing a dietary supplement that supports prostate health. That’s because high concentrations of absorbed lycopene are stored in the prostate, where it has been shown to inhibit the growth of this gland’s epithelial cells.3 AIM’s tomato source of lycopene is mighty impressive indeed.
Proancynol 2000 - 60 gelatin capsules 2120E, $31.50 M, $34.00 C (CAN 2170E, $33.25 M, $35.00 C) ReAssure SP - 60 gelatin capsules 5181E, $30.50 M, $33.00 C (CAN 5183E, $32.25 M, $34.00 C)
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Interacting with your brain and other organs, signaling your immune system, influencing your mood and manufacturing vitamins and shortchain fatty acids are just a few activities that involve the good bacteria in your microbiome.1 A healthy microbiome means a diverse variety of bacterial species and a sizeable population in the trillions. Research shows that those with limited diversity and lower numbers are more likely to have significant health issues. Emphasizing the importance of good bacteria, a study published in the Frontiers in Microbiology calls the microbiome “a potential controller of wellness.”2 To support a healthy microbiome, you won’t find a more perfect pair of products than FloraFood and Fit ’n Fiber, a combination that provides probiotics and prebiotics.
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FloraFood increases the population of good bacteria in your microbiome with the probiotic replenishment of three beneficial species: Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum ─a total of 3 billion per capsule. Each is a supplemental good guy known to have a healthy presence in the microbiome. Prebiotics Fit ’n Fiber feeds the population of good bacteria in your microbiome with three types of prebiotic fiber: acacia, guar gum and konjac─a total of 8 grams per serving. Like all fiber, the kind that falls under the prebiotic category is indigestible by your body. Then again, prebiotics nourish and strengthen good bacteria, inhibiting the growth of the bad guys. When you team up FloraFood with Fit ’n Fiber, you give your gut a pair of microbiome buddies that work synergistically with good bacteria for the benefit of your entire body.
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Cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise means getting your heart, lungs and large muscle groups working. Walking at a speed of at least 2.5 miles per hour qualifies as cardio.3
Walking Works
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take note: In 2019, a randomized control trial of sedentary employees showed that they experienced similar benefits on body weight, fat mass and body fat percentage from continuous or intermittent walking.1 It all adds up to heart-healthy, weight-reducing results just from walking.
For those who struggle to maintain a gym membership by not actually going for regular workouts or for people who look at running as something they do only when being chased, here’s a comforting thought: evidence shows that walking for exercise can be a cardio workout as well as help you to lose weight.
are the people who look like they may have wandered off of a ski hill to walk around with poles in their hands: Nordic walkers. In June 2022, the Canadian Journal of Cardiology published a randomized control trial of patients with coronary heart disease. Those in the Nordic walking program experienced greater health improvements than those doing high-intensity training or moderate-tovigorous training.2
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People have two legs meant for walking. And it doesn’t require any special training to put one foot in front of the other and move forward. The idea is to move. The act of walking is proving to have numerous health benefits, both physical and mental. Walking can clear the mind of clutter and stress, especially if you are able to immerse yourself in nature. Even strolling along city blocks on a regular basis is Couchbeneficial.potatoes
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Even if you are allergic to just the thought of exercise, don’t you think you should at least take a walk?
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BioVivify can enhance the health of your skin, hair and nails with a combination of six replenishing ingredients: astaxanthin, L-proline, glycine, L-lysine, biotin (vitamin B7) and vitamin C. 10 Key Benefits and Features • Reduces facial fine lines • Supports collagen synthesis • Protects collagen from oxidative damage • Supports skin hydration and smoothness • Enhances skin elasticity • Reduces hair breakage and split ends • Boosts keratin production • Improves rough cuticles Sourcing Astaxanthin Located in the Pacific Northwest, the AstaReal® company extracts astaxanthin from non-GMO, freshwater microalgae. Technicians handpick single cells of microalgae to grow cultures of quality cells that are nurtured in AstaReal’s fully enclosed, indoor photobioreactors. Under high illumination, the algae breaks down its green chlorophyll, turning it into red, astaxanthin-rich cells. Using a 100 percent solvent-free extraction method, the astaxanthin is isolated and concentrated into the finest source available for BioVivify. fresh focus GLUTEN FREE NON GMO BioVivify - 60 vegan capsules 6685E, $33.00 M, $35.00 C (CAN 6689E, $34.00 M, $36.00 C)
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Pronounced asta-ZAN-thin, astaxanthin is BioVivify’s primary ingredient. This potent antioxidant is a red-pigmented member of the carotenoid family that provides diverse health benefits. name of this dietary supplement combines the word bio meaning “life” and a derivative of the word vivificare which in late Latin means to life.” BioVivify bestows
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One canister of BioVivify provides 180 mg of astaxanthin!
AstaReal® astaxanthin is the most clinically studied brand. Using servings of 2 to 12 mg of astaxanthin daily, six clinical studies demonstrated that astaxanthin increases collagen production and synthesis, supports skin hydration and smoothness, enhances skin elasticity and reduces fine lines. Each BioVivify serving provides 6 mg of AstaReal® astaxanthin. bit.ly/AstaReal_Astaxanthin
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Salmon get their orangey, pinkish or reddish color from the consumption of small, algae-eating crustaceans. In the USA, the average yearly intake of astaxanthin from salmon is only 11 mg.
Fibroblasts are specialized cells that synthesize collagen. Working synergistically, astaxanthin and vitamin C optimally protect fibroblasts from the oxidative damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), a type of free radical that contains oxygen.
The Astaxanthin-Vitamin C Connection
BioVivify represents AIM’s very first nutricosmetic, an ingestible health product that enhances the function and appearance of hair, nails and skin from the inside out.
For additional hair, skin and nail benefits, take AIMega and BarleyLife along with
Collagen is a protein that plays a pivotal role in skin structure and function. The amino acids L-proline, glycine and L-lysine and vitamin C are essential for the synthesis of collagen. The alpha-chain structures in collagen require the presence of L-proline and glycine while vitamin C is a cofactor in the hydroxylation of alpha chains, providing structure for collagen. L-lysine contributes to collagen’s tensile strength.
BioVivify.BioVivify’s inclusion of vitamin B7, also known as biotin, can stimulate the production of keratin in your hair and increase the rate of hair follicle growth.
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My AIM Store NEW Features
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On your website dashboard, there’s a how-to section with video tutorials that give you a visual on how things are done, a resource section, quick links to create posts and upload media on your web pages, and a contact form for you to send a request for support. At AIM, you’ll always find the support you need.
. Once created, you cannot change your website name (URL), but you can change your store name. Use your personalized URL to advertise your website in emails, text messages, social media posts, etc. Enhance your store name with a custom logo, a graphic image that gives your store a personalized brand. Your logo can also be used in any of your communications. The size of your logo should be 400 pixels wide and 80 pixels tall.
When you become an AIM Member, you automatically get access to myaimstore.com, a ready-made website to advertise your business and sell the AIM products online. All the site needs is some personal touches. The new features make it even easier to be more creative.
Even if you already have a website, there are many resources to help you use all of the available features.
Store Name Can be changed Logo 400 x 80 pixels URL Cannot be changed
Begin by choosing a URL that will be exclusively yours: myaimstore.com/ WebsiteName
Another feature lets you link your social media pages to your My AIM Store. It’s all about connecting. And speaking of connecting, your website has links to a contact form for visitors to easily get in touch with you. These are just some My AIM Store basics to get you started. Explore myaimstore.com and you’ll find that most everything can be changed to your personal taste: menu bar, images, blogs, testimonials, videos, etc. Making changes regularly is a great way to keep people interested in returning to your online store. And keep in mind that a website is never truly finished.
13 SEPTEMBER CROSSWORD A fun puzzle for you to complete using the articles in this month's Living Well Magazine. Crossword answers will be provided in the next issue of the Living Well magazine Crossword Down (continued) AUGUST CROSSWORD SOLUTION Across 6. Fit ’n Fiber and FloraFood are your ______ buddies. 8. Imperfect ______ beats perfect thinking. 9. In western countries, roughly 80 percent of ______ intake comes directly from tomatoes and tomato-based products. 10. C andidates chosen for the Member ______ receive some FREE products that have helped to make their story a reality. Down 1. With your MyAIMStore, you’ll always find the ______you need. 2. Evidence shows that ______ for exercise can be a cardio workout as well as help you to lose weight. 3. New limited time flavor for BarleyLife Xtra. 4. ______is a protein that plays a pivotal role in skin structure and function. 5. W ith the help of AIM products, AIM Director Amanda West has become ______. 7. ______ can stimulate the production of keratin in your hair and increase the rate of hair follicle growth.
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