Living Well – August 2019

LIVING WELL ™

AUGUST 2019

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Reaching More Generations When AIM was founded in 1982, most Members were part of the Baby Boomer generation (born 1946-1964) and for those of you who don’t know, after the Baby Boomers came “Gen X” (born 19651980) and now the “Millennials” (born 1981-1996).

If you are a business builder, you have the opportunity to position your business to tap into the millions of young people in this generation. By positioning yourself in front of this generation, you have the potential to explode your business.

Most millennials are disillusioned with the lifestyle led by their parents, who at times have sacrificed relationships and sometimes their health in order to work long and hard hours towards their retirement. In fact, a survey conducted by Deloitte revealed that 66% of millennials plan on leaving the workforce by 2020 because they want to do it differently.

They want to make an impact on the world and live a life of purpose. At the same time, this generation embraces the Direct Selling Industry with open arms.

To sum it up, what Millennials want is family. They want to spend time with their kids; they want to look after their health with preventative solutions and are embracing health and wellness like never before! I can’t think of a better opportunity than AIM, to meet their wants and needs.

We’re at a unique time in history, where there is a perfect storm brewing. You have an

opportunity to completely change people’s lives, and in return change yours. Five years from now, you might be going to a future AIM Celebration and your life could look completely different.

If you are a seasoned networker with AIM or just getting started, think about this opportunity and get to work. I am certain you’ll be thankful that you did in the years to come.

For those of you who have built large businesses and are more or less retired, reaching the next generation is your insurance that your business and legacy will be passed down for generations to come. You don’t want to lose what you’ve built. Reignite your passion, embrace change and transformation, set new goals again, register with fellow AIM leaders who have joined Chrysalis and become a part of the AIM business community.

As we look into this exciting future, know that AIM is never going to lose their unique culture or who they are as a company. AIM is a family, a community of like-minded people, and it will always feel like home to you. This culture is firmly rooted in serving others, embracing all generations, as AIM stands ready to welcome all.

Presently, AIM is working harder and smarter than ever to continue providing you with the best business platform moving forward, the best innovative products, a full rebrand, a new improved website. Together with you, the AIM Members, our mission is to continue improving people’s lives as we journey confidently into the future.

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Health Feature

The Outbreak of Psoriasis Around the world, 125,000,000 people suffer from psoriasis, a chronic skin condition that comes and goes but is never completely cured. The cause is believed to be a malfunctioning immune system.

The opposite occurs in psoriasis because T cells create chronic inflammation and the visible, unpleasant symptoms. Among patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis is common and creates chronic joint pain along with the skin disorder.

Overactive T cells that normally protect the body begin attacking healthy skin cells. The result is thick, scaly, red patches of skin that can itch or burn.

In fact, inflammation has been tied to a number of debilitating conditions. Consuming foods that give the body nutritional defence to reduce inflammation has been shown to be an effective way to combat these conditions.

A psoriasis outbreak continues until this skin condition is treated. And then inflammation activates another cyclical onset.

The Inflammatory Side of Psoriasis

The T cells that are activated to help heal a cut on the skin are a vital part of the body’s inflammatory response. The redness and sensitive skin eventually disappear.

Anti-Inflammatory Greens

When you take AIM nutrition such as the juice powder of young barley plants in BarleyLife, you are giving your body concentrated greens that help to keep inflammation in balance. Greens are naturally anti-inflammatory, which is why vegetables are so important. And BarleyLife, LeafGreens and other AIM whole-food powders can be a healthy part of an anti-inflammatory diet for those with psoriasis.

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Feature

No More Slouch on the Couch A Back-to-School Tale

One evening, the parents of three young children sit on their living room couch, staring ahead at nothing in particular.

Mom says: I’m happily tired.

Dad says: I’m finding I have no problem being a bit of a slouch on the couch.

I have a confession … I’ve been drinking a lot more of the Garden Trio since the kids’ school break. At least twice the amount. Some days more.

I noticed but didn’t say anything. I’m doing the same.

It’s called the kids are out of school survival.

I’m also doubling up, sometimes tripling the amount of the LeafGreens I usually take.

It’s the only way to keep up with our active children. And we’re not even halfway through the mid-year holiday.

Maybe we should water down their CoCoa LeafGreens smoothies.

Do you think they would notice?

I can hear them complaining as I slouch. Our kids notice everything.

Are we bad parents for even considering ways to bring down their energy levels?

No, we’re just a little tired.

Have you also noticed that I’m marking the calendar?

Yes, I can see you’re counting down the days until they go back to school. You missed a day or two, so I crossed them out for you.

So you’re doing the countdown too?

Yes. Definitely a bad dad.

Mean mommy.

Mom and dad sigh and stop talking for a moment or two.

It’s getting late, but I’m getting a second wind.

AIM nutrition works every time.

I was just thinking the same thing.

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Your body cannot create its own omega-3 and-6 because it lacks certain enzymes, so it is essential that these fatty acids are a daily part of your nutritional intake. Omega-3 and-6 are vital for the growth, repair and function of every cell membrane in your body and for many biological activities, including those that affect brain, heart and vision health.

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Why Are Omega-3 and -6 Essential Fatty Acids?

AIMega’s Organic Cold Pressed Virgin Oils Flaxseed The amber oil from crushed flax seeds provides an incredibly rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), better known as omega-3.

Sesame Seed Flavorful sesame seeds produce an oil that contains a healthy source of the second essential fatty acid: omega-6 linoleic acid (LA).

Sunflower Seed The oil from sunflower seeds also provides a wholesome omega-6 source.

Olive Providing health benefits for thousands of years, olive oil contains both omega-6 and heart-enhancing omega-9.

The AIMega 2 to 1 Ratio Studies show that most people average a 15:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3. Taking AIMega helps to alter an imbalance. Each capsule delivers 380 mg of omega-3 and 190 mg of omega-6 for a balanced 2:1 ratio of these essential fatty acids.

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Business

AIM in the Palm of Your Hand Mobile phones are a worldwide presence. You see people holding these hand-held computers wherever you go, so you have to hand it to Martin Cooper, who invented the first handheld cell phone.

Back in 1973, Cooper made the very first call on a cell phone that weighed 2.5 pounds (1.1 kg), measured 9 inches (23 cm) in length and discharged after only 35 minutes of use.

Obviously, mobile phones have come a long way since then, growing astoundingly in convenience and usability. And for mobile devices, the AIM website is growing in convenience and usability as well.

Mobile-Friendly AIM

These days, around 60 percent of the visits to internet sites are accessed by mobile devices. So it makes sense that AIM has put so much time and effort into the technological advance of making its website mobile-friendly.

This means that when you visit www.theaimcompanies.com on your mobile device, every page of the site will be optimized for ideal viewing and accessibility.

Additionally, no matter how you hold your device, the AIM website will adjust to the screen width so that you can see and access every page clearly.

These are the mobile-friendly moves that AIM has made.

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Recipes

Hot August Drinks!

How do snow cones or icy cold drinks go down on a hot August day or night? Perfectly!

Taking such cool delights to perfectly healthy heights is easy and nutritious when you whip them up in a blender using AIM wholefood powders in the following recipes.

Super Sunshine Slush

(aka beta-carotene blast with a vitamin C boost) ½ cup [125 ml) water ½ cup (125 ml) orange juice 1 tbsp Just Carrots 8 – 10 large ice cubes or more for added slush

Beet the Heat

(aka refresh yourself) 1 cup (250ml) water 1 tsp RediBeets 1 tsp BarleyLife 1 tsp BarleyLife Xtra 8 – 10 large ice cubes or more for that slushy style Depending on how much ice you add, you can eat them with a spoon ala slushy, snow-cone style or slurp them with a straw. Either way, enjoy them slowly to avoid brain freeze!

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Testimonies

Making It Personal Ever since AIM began publishing a magazine, the pages have featured personal stories from Members, most of which emphasize how AIM products support the most important thing in life: good health.

The following voices are just a small sampling of the many heard over the years . . .

Our excitement about AIM nutrition got everyone excited, seeing how much more life, energy and well-being we had.

Carolyn Kling-Keech AIM Chairman’s Club Director

I love all of the AIM products. They are unique, and I can’t do without them.

Joan van Rensburg

AIM plays a major role in maintaining the health of our family and friends.

Ken and Lanny Donald AIM Chairman’s Club Director

AIM Chairman’s Club Director

AIM . . . the opportunity to make beautiful new friendships, share better health and wealth and experience a financial freedom we never dreamed possible.

Hilton and Edna Smith

Share the AIM products because you never know who that person may be that is needing or looking to improve their own or their family’s health.

Matthew and Karen Miller AIM Blue Diamond Director

AIM Chairman’s Club Director

I take most of the AIM products, and I am putting in some really long days without feeling tired.

Charlotte Thompson AIM Chairman’s Club Director

When you use a product like BarleyLife for years and years and it never fails you, why use something else?

Leré Robinson AIM Star Sapphire Director

We know what BarleyLife does. It’s our obligation to share with those around us.

Ralph Peterson AIM Chairman’s Club Director

A gigantic thank you to each and every Member who has ever shared a testimonial with the AIM family, and a wide, open welcome to those who have yet to tell their stories.

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

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Para 90 provides a proprietary blend of cleansing ingredients that help to expel parasites.

The Parasite Invasion

Internal parasites are organisms that live inside the body and feed off the host, leading to the onset of disease. Two classes of these invasive, inner parasites are: Protozoa — microscopic, one-celled organisms that invade through contaminated food or water or from animal-to person or person-to person contact. Protozoa multiply in the body if left unchecked.

Helminths —worms that invade when undercooked meat and fish is consumed or from fecal-oral transmission. Helminths grow in size and length over time.

Tapeworms can live in the body for years and grow up to 80 feet in length.

Para 90’s Key Benefits and Features • Antiparasitic • Intestinal cleanser • Helps maintain digestive health

• Over 22 years of safe and beneficial use by AIM Members

• 90 vegan capsules per bottle Good Idea Do an inner cleanse with Para 90 every three months.

Anthelmintic herbs destroy and expel worms by disturbing the metabolisms of these parasites.

Para 90’s anthelmintic herbs include black walnut hull, butternut bark and neem leaf.

Black walnut hull

Butternut bark

Neem leaf

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Clear 2020 Vision Celebration With the June launch of the the “Clear 2020 Vision” international contest, AIM Members have been given the opportunity to earn up to two free 2020 Celebration packages and a wad of cash to enjoy their stay in Branson even more. Missouri in June sounds good, doesn’t it?

A Taste of Branson

From June 4–7, 2020, Members will meet in Branson, Missouri, at the Chateau on the Lake Resort to celebrate the annual gathering of the AIM Family. As with every AIM Celebration, extra days can be tagged on before or after the event dates so that a Celebration Vacation can be experienced.

Six Sights to See!

With such a variety of things to see and do in Branson, Living Well magazine will feature Branson attractions in this and future issues so that Members can plan the details of their AIM 2020 Celebration time in Missouri.

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Table Rock Lake covers 50,000

acres and harbors a shoreline nearly 800-miles long. Boating, fishing and swimming are just a few of the activities that this clean, natural location has to offer. A two-hour cruise aboard the majestic Showboat Branson Belle is an experience worth exploring.

Parakeet Peteʼs Waterfront Zipline

Silver Dollar City Theme Park 10

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The Titanic Museum ships you to

another time and place that stands out in the world like no other. The variety of “titanic” features allow visitors the chance to feel they’re aboard the actual ship but at a safe distance and time.

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Silver Dollar City Theme Park

sports a family friendly vibe that takes you back to the late 19th century in spite of having many hair-raising amusement rides. This popular attraction also features a wide variety of entertaining shows, including the unique experience of a hymn sing along inside a vintage country church constructed in the logcabin tradition.

Branson-BelleShowboat

2020 AIM Celebration/Contest

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The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery gives visitors the unique

opportunity to witness fish conservation in action, producing around 400,000 pounds of trout yearly. You can’t go wrong with this ideal setting for a hike or to simply stop and enjoy the peace and calm of nature.

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Branson Landing stretches 1.5

miles along Lake Taneycomo and features a boardwalk with over 100 storefronts and impressive water fountains that pulsate to fire, lights and music. For the more adventurous, you can fly across the lake on Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline.

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How’s Your Contest Vision?

It’s clear that Members will look sharp with Celebration Packages and cash in hand in Branson. That’s because the Clear 20/20 Vision Contest will provide for those who play by the rules and grow their AIM businesses during the contest period: June 1 – December 31, 2019.

With five months left to earn points, there’s time see your way clear to the top of the contest winners list. Keep the contest details handy for guidance and inspiration.

College of the Ozarks is one of

those offbeat destinations you might never think of adding to your itinerary, but you wouldn’t be disappointed if you did. Word is that the dining hall serves up delectable food and the home-made ice cream is not to be missed.

Branson Landing Water Fountain

Titanic Museum

The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery Table Rock Lake 11

Feature

Summer Creativity with AIM

By Karina Gerhardt-Strachan, AIM Preferred Member, and Rica Gerhardt, AIM Director For many years, one highlight of the summer for the Gerhardt Girls has been a road trip to the AIM Celebration to meet what everybody lovingly calls “the AIM family.” One advantage of traveling by car is that we don’t need to limit luggage, and most importantly, our stash of AIM products we like to have on hand. Empty AIM containers make excellent storage for snacks wherever we go: trail mix, crackers, cookies, homemade granola, etc. Now that AIM has changed multiple labels so they can be easily peeled off, all we need to do is mark the contents.

For the road trip back, our emptied snack containers serve a different purpose: super cool cooling elements in the cooler. Each morning in the hotel,

just before leaving, we fill them with ice cubes that are usually available at the machines. Voila! Whatever we like to keep cool is taken care of.

Empty AIM containers also came in handy at the recent AIM Celebration in Orlando. The beautiful centerpieces at the Gala Dinner were gifted to those members who were able to take them home. Luckily, we had 12

just emptied BarleyLife and RediBeets containers and could easily transform them into flower vases. That way, we could enjoy the magnificent flower bouquets for the following days.

Summertime also means camping trips. An easy solution for laundry detergent and dish soap on-the-go is a Mag-nificence bottle that we cover with self-adhesive shelf liner paper. We use a cap from an old shampoo bottle and dispensing soap is a breeze.

Back at home, we love to decorate the house for different occasions and candles are always part of it. A magazine article mentioned a party idea of lighting the bathroom with floating candles in the bathtub. The green lids of BarleyLife and CoCoa LeafGreens are fabulous for this. They float nicely with an ordinary

and the Gerhardt Girls tealight, a much cleaner version than having the wax of floating candles in the tub. This is much cheaper, too. Floating green lids in a bowl of water also makes for a nice centerpiece, as big or as small as you like. So start collecting the lids and wow your guests!

Most AIM containers can be prettified to your heart’s content, then filled with homemade goodies. They make fabulous hostess gifts or can hold a little something for a birthday. A ProPeas container can easily transform into a cute little ladybug or yellow tape can create a pretty bumblebee, perfect to say: Hap-BEE Birthday!

There is no limit to where your imagination can go. You can even add an individual touch, as we did for a friend who loves birds. We cut pictures from magazines, glued them onto the jar, then sealed them with ModPodge. For how-to projects and/or AIM-inized recipes, feel free to email Karina at lovinghealth108@ gmail.com.

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News / Member Meetings

Clear 20/20 Vision Contest Happening Having 20/20 vision gives you the ability to see things clearly. And it’s clear to see that this year’s international contest is all about Clear 20/20 Vision from June 1 — yes, you are already earning contest points — to December 31, 2019.

Celebration packages and cash prize are the rewards.

The 2020 Celebration will take place at the Chateau on the Lake Resort in Branson, Missouri, from June 4 – 7. Through the contest’s business and Member growth activities, you can accumulate contest points to earn up to two full AIM Celebration Packages— each worth $650 USD—and as much as a $5,000 USD cash prize. How’s that for seeing things more clearly?

Contest details are available in the July Living Well magazine or you can login to www.theaimcompanies. com and click a direct link to the Clear 20/20 Vision contest flyer.

Qualifying Orders to Earn Commissions For August, the cut­off for month-end qualifying or­ ders received via phone, fax or mail is 5:00 p.m.

MT on Friday, August 30.

Online orders count until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. Remember to place your qualifying order at theaimcompanies.com or call 1-800-456-2462.

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The 5th Annual HOLISTIC NUTRITION SEMINAR:

Recipe for a

Healthier You

When: Saturday, September 28, 2019 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET

Where: Stony Brook Educational and Cultural Center (ECC of WMHO) 111 Main Street, Stony Brook NY (on the Harbor) Featuring:

Yu-Shiaw Chen, PhD

Author, Biochemist and Certified Nutritionist

Admission: $35.00 by July 30, $45 thereafter. Includes a healthy lunch and testimonial sharing.

Register online at: www.linutrition.com Contact: Yu-Shiaw Chen, Ph.D., 631-751-4267 (after noon) Co-sponsors: Kathy Donnelly, 516-607-9111; Denise DeVito, 631-828-4070; Valentine Cancellare, 631-697-5572 This presentation is for educational purposes, NOT for diagnosis or treatment.

LIMITED SEATING! REGISTER NOW!

Ohio 16th Annual AIM Member Conference When:

LIMITED SPACE

October 25-26, 2019 Friday evening through Saturday afternoon

Where: Berlin Resort (berlinresort.net) 5330 County Rd. 201, Millersburg, OH 44654 (off Hwy. 39, Berlin) Blocked rooms for early birds: Oct. 24-26, 2019; Self-registration and self-transportation Pre-register for Saturday lunch before October 4.

Emma Miller, 330-359-0243;Karen Miller, 330-8523523; Joy Thompson, 330-614-209-6324 Organizers: Keith and Charlotte Thompson, AIM Chairman’s Club Directors, 330-852-2967

Indiana 10th Annual AIM Member Conference

When: Nov. 1-2, 2019 Where: Blue Gate Garden Inn, 800 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, Indiana. Phone: 260-768-4725 Organizers: Perry and Marilyn Lehman, AIM Blue Diamond Directors, 574-536-5365

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Getting an Early Start on Nutrition that Works!

At 5 months old, Levi Bosman loves the taste of BarleyLife from hand to mouth! (nephew of Rita Vandertil, AIM Star Sapphire Director)