Living Well – July 2023

LIVING WELL

of Living Well magazine for the month of July, there’s a warm-weather influence indicated “On the Summer Side of Life” and “Sports Pack Summer.” Both articles reflect aspects of this season of sunshine and activity in balmy weather with sides of AIM nutrition.

AIM nutrition began back in 1982 with the juice powder of barley grass, creating “ The BarleyLife Bond ” that lasts to this very day. Take the example of AIM Chairman’s Club Director Vivienne Myburgh, who shares her testimonial on “ The Power of Green Barley Grass: LifeChanging Health!” Vivienne has enjoyed a BarleyLife bond that has lasted for nearly three decades. It’s a connection that endures for those who make AIM products a lifestyle choice.

Members and Customers who choose Just Carrots and RediBeets in their product orders will have likely noticed something different about these nutritious, whole-food powders. All is explained in the “Positive Changes for Just Carrots and RediBeets.” And choosing the combination of probiotics and prebiotics as noted in the “Fresh Focus on FloraFood and Fit ’n Fiber ” is an incredibly healthy pairing of natural health products.

Getting down to business, “ The Business of Network Marketing ” delves into the way AIM operates as a company with a sales team of Members acting as independent distributors of nutrition that works. It’s also a business model that works because of the AIM difference.

“ BioVivify Benefits ” for hair, nails, skin and more continue to be shared in testimonials from those who regularly take this dietary supplement that AIM introduced to the product lineup a year ago. (And there are secret whispers of something new in the way of introductions on the AIM horizon.)

Member events that offer the opportunity to learn about AIM nutrition are always welcome items on the news page of the magazine. Chairman’s Club Director Charlotte Thompson has been hosting an annual event for two decades, and this issue features the successful “ 20th Anniversary Annual Ohio AIM Member Conference” held this past May.

And of all the puzzles in life, the magazine’s monthly puzzle is simply good fun—a content quiz of what you have read . . . in this issue.

New Harvest Location and Manufacturing Process

The location for growing crops of beets and carrots has shifted from the Southeastern region of the USA to the Northwest, resulting in a slight taste difference for Just Carrots and RediBeets.

On the Summer Side of Life

Now that the season of warmth has moved into the Northern Hemisphere, blue skies and balmy weather put most folks in a sunny disposition. It’s generally an easygoing time that somehow puts an optimistic glow on life in general.

It’s also the season for comfortable outdoor eating, exercising and even sleeping. Barbecuing, swimming, hiking and overnighting in a tent are just a few of the many popular activities that fair weather makes all the more enjoyable.

Spending stress-free time in backyards, cooling off at local swimming pools or beaches, exploring trails off the beaten path and camping in nature are examples of pleasurable summer pastimes that can create long-lasting memories.

Having more hours of sunlight each day has a positive effect on well-being. And without the need to dress warmly, people can step outside and feel the sun on their skin. Having natural access to vitamin D

daily in the summertime is likely one of the physiological reasons for feeling better, if not healthier.

One of the side effects of this typically laid-back season is the tendency to be more relaxed about nutritional intake, especially in regard to barbecued meats, ice cream and other summer treats. Similarly, interest in supplemental nutrition can become less important during this feel-good time of year.

AIM independent distributors may find it even more challenging to introduce people to the benefits of taking nutrition that works or having a home-based business. That’s okay. Any downtime can be used to consider improvements that foster growth the rest of the year. But most of all, let’s all enjoy being on the summer side of life.

The BarleyLife Bond

It’s fair to say that the juice powder of barley grass that launched The AIM Companies over four decades ago continues to make BarleyLife one of the most popular products in the AIM lineup. After this unique green powder was introduced in 1982, competitors tried to match its nutritional richness but without success. This remains true to this very day.

Over the years, AIM’s openness to innovations has improved the nutritional content of the juice powder through the proprietary process for creating BarleyLife from start to finish. This makes it stand out even more among all other barley grass products.

In a way, BarleyLife creates a bond with those who take it to supplement their nutritional intake. Testimonials often refer to “my BarleyLife” or “our BarleyLife” as something never to be without. A company cannot ask for a better customer-brand relationship. And this bond has also been formed with the other natural health products under the AIM brand.

The wide-ranging health benefits experienced by people who take BarleyLife has also created bonds of friendship with those who use and independently distribute the AIM products. These bonds also extend to those who work in AIM offices around the world, creating an extended family: the AIM Family.

Life-changing health turnarounds as a result of consuming barley grass is something that not everyone can wrap their minds around. Yet it remains nutrition that works. Even those who had stopped using BarleyLife found themselves ordering it again during the pandemic. And so the healthy bond gets reconnected. The BarleyLife bond.

BioVivify Benefits

Exactly one year ago, AIM introduced a new natural health product aimed at enhancing hair, nails and skin health. Those who have made BioVivify a regular part of their dietary intake have witnessed a variety of positive results. The following testimonials represent some of the most recent BioVivify benefits shared by Members of the AIM Family.

I could write novels about BioVivify and how much I love this product. I struggled with uneven skin tone and rough skin texture as well as hair loss and a receding hairline. I was amazed at the results. Smoother skin. Lots of new baby hairs. Even my hairline looks better. Take your BioVivify every day. Never skip a day if you want amazing results. And don't forget to take your AIMega with your BioVivify.

Cindy Fourie, AIM Member Centurion, South Africa

I started taking BioVivify the day it was launched in South Africa because I got super excited listening to a presentation on the powerful benefits of this new innovative product from Phillip Jermann, AIM Quality Assurance Manager.

After two weeks of using BioVivify, I could feel a difference in my skin texture; it was softer. Even people greeting me, touching my arm, would comment that my skin feels super soft. After about three months, I saw that all the rough patches on my hands had disappeared. I could still see the marks, but the roughness was gone.

I want to mention another improvement that has made me so happy: my eyelashes. Having thin, eyelashes is something that I struggled with for years. I started taking the BioVivify for other reasons but couldn’t have been more happy and excited when I saw how my eyelashes have grown longer and stronger. Feels like I am putting false eyelashes on every time I apply my mascara, and I am using the same mascara as always.

I know that BioVivify will be something that I will use forever. So, thank you to The AIM Companies for being innovative and giving us the best.

Ilze van Pletzen, AIM Director Pretoria, South Africa

I have been an AIM Member since 2010 and have used many of the products. Over the years, I have seen excellent results for my health and energy. My two favorites that I have taken faithfully are AIMega (6 each day) and BarleyLife (2 tsp each day). For the past four months, I have added BioVivify (1 in the morning and 1 at night) to my regular daily regimen and have noticed smoother skin and stronger nails. My wife noticed these results as well and has commented on the softness of my skin. From my picture, you can see that it has not improved my hair growth, not yet anyway! As with any new supplement, you may not notice immediate improvements but after a few months, you will see the difference.

I turned 91 years old on October 22, 2022. I finished my sixth container of BioVivify in February 2023 and ordered my second sixpack. Before trying this dietary supplement, I was plagued with multiple bruises on the skin of my arms. Since starting BioVivify, I have had only six bruises and all occurred near the very start. None recently. Thank you, AIM, for a truly wonderful product.

Mary Lee Brady, AIM Star Sapphire Director Springfield, Oregon

BioVivify 6685E, $33.00 M, $35.00 C (CAN 6689E, $34.00 M, $36.00 C)

Mitchell and Deborah Clarke, AIM Group Builders Burnaby, British Columbia

Sports Pack Summer

Anyone looking to enhance their physical activity this summer need look no further than the AIM Sports Pack. It nutritionally boosts any form of exercise: going for walks, playing baseball, swimming laps, running marathons, etc.

The Sports Pack’s combination of beetroot nutrition from RediBeets, pea protein from ProPeas and ATP energy from Peak Endurance covers key body needs for energizing, replenishing and recovering from the demands of movement.

RediBeets for Nitric Oxide

Beet juice has been shown to improve blood flow with its rich source of vegetable nitrate, which the body converts to nitric oxide (NO). NO is a colorless gas that improves circulation by dilating blood vessels, making beet juice a super-food source for any type of physical activity. Good circulation is a primary factor in being physically active, ensuring that oxygen needs are met—especially for muscle function—and replenishing nutrients are used effectively by the body.¹, ²

RediBeets makes nitrate-rich beet juice without having to physically juice the vegetable. Just blend a teaspoon of the juice powder (4 g) in 4 oz. of water or juice and drink up. For athletic servings, use up to 4 teaspoons (16 g) mixed in 10 oz. of water and drink immediately.

ProPeas for Plant-Based Protein

Protein is an essential macronutrient required in sizeable amounts on a daily basis because it cannot be stored by the body. Composed of amino acids, protein is needed for a variety of body functions, including the production of enzymes and hormones and the building, growing and repairing of body tissues, particularly muscles.³ Lean protein sources contribute to lean muscle mass, and whole, plantbased foods are healthily suitable.

ProPeas is an ideal plant-based source of supplemental protein. Its low-fat, pea protein is digested easily yet slowly,

so ProPeas increases metabolism while providing an energy source for the body and the building blocks of lean muscle mass.

Taken before or after physical activity (for muscle recovery), ProPeas delivers 12 grams of protein in each 16-gram level scoop of vanilla-flavored powder mixed in a cold beverage, such as a shake or smoothie. Depending on level of activity, 1 to 4 scoops of ProPeas may be taken daily.

have been clinically validated, including improved blood flow, reduced muscular fatigue and increased lean body mass.

To get optimal benefits from Peak Endurance requires two servings that deliver a total of 400 mg of PEAK ATP®. Taken all at once as a pre-workout drink, simply mix two rounded scoops (16.66 g) in 12 oz. of water and drink it 30 to 60 minutes before exercising. Or as a maintenance drink, mix one rounded scoop (8.33 g) in 10 to 20 oz. of water and drink it twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. It’s important to note that one canister of Peak Endurance makes up to 5.5 gallons of refreshing energy drinks to fuel summer activities.

Sports Pack.

Peak Endurance for ATP Energy

Adenosine triphosphate, better known as ATP, is an energy-carrying molecule that is present in the cells of the body. ATP molecules literally capture the energy from digested food to power cellular activities that involve metabolism, transporting substances through membranes, and mechanical work, notably muscle movement. Molecules that store energy in the cells are converted to ATP, which carries the energy needed to power activities within cells.⁴

Sports Pack

6269E, $106.00 M, $117.00 C (CAN 6269E, $114.50 M, $122.75 C)

References:

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² bit.ly/IncreaseNO

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⁴ bit.ly/ATP_EB

Peak Endurance provides PEAK ATP® in a dietary supplement that elevates ATP levels in cells, blood and tissues for increased energy levels. Many benefits of PEAK ATP®

Members and Customers save money by purchasing all three products as the

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Survival Skills

The human strain of Lactobacillus gasseri in FloraFood has the much-needed ability to survive the acidic journey through the stomach. Further ensuring survival is L. gasseri’s capability of adhering to the small intestine’s microvilli— tiny, bristlelike protrusions. Otherwise, these good bacteria would be unable to repopulate your gut and simply be eliminated.

FloraFood Probiotics

3 Types of Good Bacteria

Lactobacillus gasseri

Bifidobacterium bifidum

Bifidobacterium longum

Fit ’n Fiber Prebiotics

3 Types of Prebiotic Fiber

Acacia

Guar gum

Konjac (glucomannan)

Teamwork makes any job at hand more effective. The teamwork effected by taking FloraFood probiotics and Fit ’n Fiber prebiotics increases your microbiome’s healthy population of good bacteria while providing the specific food that feeds them.

The Food Factor

The good bacteria in your gut are living organisms that require nutrition from specific types of fiber called prebiotics. Fit ’n Fiber’s ingredients include three types of prebiotic fiber, providing nutrition that keeps good bacteria alive and fuels their healthy functions for your body.

The Weight-Loss Factor

The Human Factor

Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum strains are naturally occurring bacteria in the human gut, so increasing their presence by taking FloraFood is a natural way to increase their benefits for balancing your body pH and promoting optimal digestion.

Fit ’n Fiber is AIM’s recommended dietary fiber supplement for healthy weight management. FloraFood delivers three strains of good bacteria that a 2021 study published in Nutrients associated with the best results in reducing body weight. Taken together, Fit ’n Fiber and FloraFood create a synbiotic relationship in your gut, the benefits of which include healthy weight loss.

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bit.ly/SynbioticRelationship

The Business of Network Marketing

The business model of The AIM Companies™ launched in 1982 encompasses the world of network marketing, a concept that has been around for roughly 100 years. This way of direct selling bypasses physical retail shops relying on the foot traffic of customers. Network marketing provides an opportunity for individuals to start and grow businesses by personally connecting with people from their homes.

Like any business, network marketing requires hard work and perseverance. If you are considering this route to start your own business, it is crucial to be certain that you are joining a legitimate organization that is going to work for you and not against you in achieving your goals. The solid foundation of The AIM Companies stands out among the rest.

The AIM Difference

It’s nutrition that works, and the following four points reinforce this AIM slogan:

• In business for 41 years

• Consistent compensation payments for over 4 decades

• Nutritional products that continue to stand the test of time

• Monthly commissions on sales to Members and Customers

AIM offers everyone the opportunity to improve and maintain their health with its selection of whole-food powders and dietary supplements. At the same time, by becoming independent distributors of the AIM products, Members can earn monthly commissions on the products they use and introduce to others through the effective business model of network marketing.

Note: In spite of the many positives of network marketing, a negative image needs to be addressed. The words “pyramid scheme” are often equated with network marketing. However, such schemes involve people attempting to get money by promising you can make a lot of money quickly without genuine products or services being sold or having to regularly purchase inventory to sell to people and recruit them to do the same. The collapse of a pyramid scheme is inevitable given that it is a bogus business model.

The Power of Green Barley Grass: Life-Changing Health!

Shared by Vivienne Myburgh, AIM Chairman’s Club Director in Stellenbosch, South Africa

BarleyLife changed my life almost 30 years ago and continues to keep me in good health into my 50s. This inspired me to do further research about my favorite AIM product. Here are some of the key points:

• Barley grass is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet.

• Grasses are a protein source, especially considering that many large land animals eat grass almost exclusively.

• Barley grass contains gammaaminobutyric acid (GABA), a nonprotein amino acid that functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, having a calming effect on the brain that reduces stress and promotes sleep.

• AIM harvests young barley grass when plant metabolism is dedicated to growth, so its nutrients, phytonutrients, enzymes, etc. are at optimal levels.

• The manufacturing process preserves the natural nutrition in barley grass, making BarleyLife a supreme product.

• BarleyLife provides high levels of antioxidants and enzymes, notably superoxide dismutase, which protects the body from damage caused by oxidative stress.

• The high chlorophyll levels in barley grass result in third-party tests showing that a 4-gram serving of BarleyLife provides greater than 22 mg of chlorophyll.

• Barley grass juice powder has a strong, alkalizing effect on the body, reducing acidity that contributes to inflammation.

As far as I am concerned, BarleyLife is the world’s finest quality, green wholefood supplement available. And I love that Dennis Itami’s motto is kaizen, a Japanese word meaning continuous improvement.

My children grew up using BarleyLife and my grandchildren were given it from the age of 6 months. It is the perfect whole-food supplement to build their bodies and keep them healthy.

I am so grateful for the AIM opportunity that came across my path. Without a doubt, it has played a big role in keeping our family healthy, as well as providing a wonderful income-generating opportunity for us and the many others whom we have introduced the products and the business opportunity to over the years.

JULY CROSSWORD

A fun puzzle for you to complete using the articles in this month's Living Well Magazine.

Across

1. T hose who have made BioVivify a regular part of their dietary intake have witnessed ________ results.

2. T he business model of The AIM Companies™ encompasses the world of ________ marketing.

3 To get optimal benefits from Peak Endurance requires two servings that deliver a total of 400 mg of ________ ATP.

4. T he location for growing crops of beets and carrots has shifted from the Southeastern region of the USA to the ________.

6. Barley grass juice powder has a strong, alkalizing effect on the body, reducing acidity that contributes to ________ .

Down

1. T he good bacteria in your gut are living organisms that require nutrition from specific types of fiber called ________ .

3. A IM Sports Pack can enhance their ________ activity this summer.

5. Having more hours of ________ each day has a positive effect on well-being.

JUNE CROSSWORD SOLUTION

20th Annual Ohio AIM Member Conference

May

2023

Our speakers arrived on May 3 to join some of our local AIM Directors for our Annual Directors Supper on the evening before the conference began. We like to incorporate both events into one each year. We appreciate AIM Preferred Members Henry and Michelle Miller for opening their nice shop for a gathering place. It was a beautiful evening of wonderful AIM fellowship with a potluck dinner from local AIM Directors.

We were so privileged to celebrate our 20th Anniversary Ohio meeting with over 125 in attendance. Our speakers coming from a long distance were AIM Chairman's Club Directors Dr. John and Marilyn Shewfelt from Ontario, Canada, AIM Royal Emerald Directors Charlie and Joyce Brown from North Carolina, AIM Star Sapphire Directors Eddie and Leré Robinson from South Carolina, and AIM Chairman's Club Director Brent Peterson from North Dakota. In addition to our out-of-state speakers, other Members joined us from New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Montana and Ohio.

Charlie Brown’s presentations were on a “Healthy Colon and Digestive System.” Dr. Shewfelt targeted “Nutrition with AIM Products” and the “Healthy Cell

Concept.” Brent Peterson spoke on “Sugar, Sugar, Sugar!” Leré Robinson presented “What is Candida?” as well as “Hormones.” Following Leré’s hormone presentation, she was joined by AIM Star Sapphire Director Joy Thompson, AIM Chairman's Club Director Karen Miller and AIM Chairman's Club Director Emma Miller to form a women’s panel for discussion.

Wearing the lovely aprons sewn by Joyce Brown many years ago for international meetings in years past, Dr. John Shewfelt, Charlie Brown and Brent Peterson (Ralph Peterson’s son) sang both the “AIM Garden Trio” and the “AIM Herbal Fiberblend” songs. It was so special for all of us. This “Singing Trio” also performed a special tribute song for Keith and Charlotte Thompson.

Shared by Charlotte Thompson, AIM Chairman’s Club Director

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Holiday Closures

AIM USA will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. AIM Canada will be closed on Monday, July 3 to observe Canada Day holiday.

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