CA Nurturing Health – July-August 2023

Natural Collagen Boosters for

smoother skin, glossier hair and stronger nails

Collagen is a protein that exists in connective tissue, skin, tendons, bone, and cartilage. It provides structural support to tissues while also participating in critical bodily functions, such as tissue repair and cell signalling. Our bodies manufacture collagen, but after the age of 20, we produce around 1% less collagen per year.1

Even though age-related collagen loss is unavoidable, leading a healthy lifestyle can help protect against collagen loss, delay signs of aging, and improve overall health. Collagen appears to be very advantageous for certain uses and populations, such as boosting bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

Collagen supplements are commonly derived from animal products such as bone broth and cow hides. As many health watchers and professionals prefer supplements produced from cleaner sources, finding a vegan collagen supplement is a big challenge. Fortunately, your body can produce its own collagen naturally with proper nutrients. Supplementation that includes antioxidants, essential fattly acids, and high quality vegan protein can boost your body’s ability to manufacture more collagen and slow down the loss of collagen from oxidative damage and aging.

I’ve been an AIM member since 2010 and have utilised many of their items with great success in terms of my health and energy. My two go-to supplements have been AIMega (6 capsules per day) and BarleyLife (2 tsp per day). I’ve added BioVivify (one in the morning and one at night) for the past four months and have noticed smoother skin and stronger nails. My wife, Debbie, has noticed my results and commented on how silky my skin is. As you can see from the photo, it has not boosted my hair growth, at least not yet! As with any new supplement, you may not see any immediate benefits, but you will notice a difference after a few months.

Mitchell Clarke, AIM Group Builder Burnaby, British Columbia

BioVivify by AIM is a vegan nutritional supplement. BioVivify, while not collagen, has a similar set of advantages. It contains comprehensive nutrients that enhance skin, hair, and nail health. Astaxanthin supports collagen synthesis, thereby helping to promote skin elasticity and smoothness. Biotin boosts keratin production to support hair growth.

Glycine, L-proline and L-lysine are amino acids that play key roles in the synthesis of collagen. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that when taken with astaxanthin can increase collagen production and protect it from oxidative damage.

Some of BioVivify’s Features and Advantages

• Protects collagen against oxidative damage and promotes collagen synthesis

• Enhances skin suppleness

• Improves skin elasticity and promotes skin hydration

• Reduces wrinkles

• Increases keratin production, thereby reducing hair breakage, split ends and hair loss

• Enhances uneven cuticles

1 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-skin-wrinkle-wit/

I am 73 and very happy with the results that BioVivify has given me. After reading the testimonials from many AIM Members, I started taking two capsules of BioVivify together with two capsules of AIMega every day since December last year. After six months, I noticed that my nails are much stronger and no longer brittle. My hair loss has greatly reduced and my skin looks smoother. I also take other AIM products such as BarleyLife and GlucoChrom for overall wellness. Thanks, AIM, for giving us wonderful nutrition that works.

Benita Uy, AIM Director Burnaby, British Columbia

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Your Choice, Your Rewards, Your Success Reaching the Top

As soon as you become an AIM Member, you unlock the opportunity for building your own business, whether you are taking the AIM products for your personal well-being or helping people to improve their health. Once you have established a passion for sharing the benefits of AIM nutrition, you are ready to expand beyond the Director level by helping your team achieve success.

The March-April issue of the Nurturing Health newsletter illustrates the incentives for being a Wholesale Member, Preferred Member, Group Builder and Director. Now, let’s explore the potential of the Elite Director titles – Star Sapphire Director, Royal Emerald Director, Blue Diamond Director and Chairman’s Club Director.

Director (DIR)

Star Sapphire DIR

Royal Emerald DIR

Blue Diamond DIR

Chairman’s Club DIR

Achieving the title

6,000 GV (within 3 consecutive months)

150 PV

3 First Generation DIR (with 150 PV each in the same month)

Commission –Personal group

Commission qualification for downline activity: 150 PV per month

150 PV

6 First Generation DIR (with 150 PV each in the same month)

Annual renewal fee: $150 or free with 600 PV during membership year

150 PV

9 First Generation DIR (with 150 PV each in the same month)

150 PV

12 First Generation DIR (with 150 PV each for 12 consecutive months)

(Chairman’s Club Directors earn an additional 1% on their group volume and on the group volumes of their 1st through 6th Generation Directors)

One-time award/bonus

(qualify with min. 150 PV)

Commission –group volumes from breakaway Directors

Promotion award: $350 USD*

Promotion award: $500 USD*

Promotion award: $750 USD*

Promotion award: $1,000 USD*

Breakaway Director Bonus: $250 USD* for producing a new First Generation Director

1st Gen – 6 %

2nd Gen – 3 %

3rd Gen – 2 %

1st Gen – 6 %

2nd Gen – 3 %

3rd Gen – 2 %

4th Gen – 1 %

1st Gen – 6 %

2nd Gen – 3 %

3rd Gen – 2 %

4th Gen – 1 %

5th Gen – 1 %

1st Gen – 6 %

2nd Gen – 3 %

3rd Gen – 2 %

4th Gen – 1 %

5th Gen – 1 %

6th Gen – 1 %

Leadership Bonuses (qualify with min. 300 PV)

Director Growth

Three-Deep

Director Growth

Three-Deep Elite Leadership

Director Growth

Three-Deep Elite Leadership

Director Growth

Three-Deep Elite Leadership

(Refer to the AIM Member Income Plan booklet for details of the leadership bonuses)

*Paid in the currency of Member’s country based on the AIM exchange rate at the time of payment. For complete details of Elite Director titles, qualifications, earnings and bonuses, refer to the AIM Member Income Plan booklet.

Promotion award: $5,000 USD*

1st Gen – 6 %

2nd Gen – 3 %

3rd Gen – 2 %

4th Gen – 1 %

5th Gen – 1 %

6th Gen – 1 %

Additional 1 % on all 6 Generations

Director Growth

Three-Deep Elite Leadership

Being an ambassador for the AIM products with a passion of sharing with others offers you tremendous opportunities for improving your health, finances and overall quality of life.

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Group Builder 7% Personal purchases 18% Customer & Wholesale Mbr 19% Preferred Member 13%

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Positive Changes for Just Carrots and RediBeets

AIM Members and Customers who have ordered Just Carrots or RediBeets recently may have noticed changes in the flavour and the colour of these powders. AIM’s Quality Assurance Manager, Phillip Jermann, advises that these changes are the result of taking steps to improve product quality.

The location for growing crops of beets and carrots has shifted from the Southeastern region of the USA to the Northwest, resulting in a slightly bolder taste. The change in climate and location can have subtle effects on the taste of crops. The most important aspect is that the nutritional content of Just Carrots and RediBeets remain consistent or improves.

The harvested beets and carrots are individually cold-processed into juice powders using a shorter processing time to preserve their nutrients, which allows AIM to create incredibly nourishing food powders. The shorter duration used to grind the dried, crystalized juice has resulted in larger particles that are also darker in color but no less nutritious. Darker, larger, crystalized particles are the new normal for Just Carrots and RediBeets.

As for nutritional increases, a 12-gram serving of Just Carrots juice powder now contains over 16 micrograms of folate, which is 4 % of the recommended daily intake. Previously, there was no presence of folate in the earlier carrot juice powder when tested. Also, the beta-carotene in one serving has increased from 6,370 mcg to 7,140 mcg. These new nutrition facts will appear on the Just Carrots product label in 2024. RediBeets was also tested, showing slight improvements over the earlier powder but not necessitating a label change.

The new harvest location for beets and carrots and advancements in the juicing and drying process are positive changes for Just Carrots and RediBeets, maintaining their nutrition that works.

The BioVivify label states, “Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 3 months.” Why?

This is required by Health Canada for the use of more than 4 grams of astaxanthin per day, as per the respective NNHPD single ingredient monograph. Astaxanthin is generally recognized as having safe status in North America.

Stating the recommended “duration of use” is one of the required features for all NPN product labels, if applicable. The duration is based on the recommendation from the NNHPD monographs with respect to particular medicinal ingredients and daily dosages.

Can I take FloraFood before meals?

Although research has found some probiotic strains survive best if taking before a meal, consistency is more important than the timing of taking the probiotics. In fact, the microorganisms used in probiotic supplements are tested to ensure that they can survive in various conditions in your gut. AIM recommends taking FloraFood daily with meals, especially with prebiotic-rich foods such as wholegrains, vegetables, fruits, legumes or Fit ‘n Fiber to help the good bacteria populate in your gut. Hence, if you are taking antibiotics or any medicine, take FloraFood at least 2 to 3 hours before or after the medication.

Although research has found some probiotic strains survive best if taking before a meal, consistency is more important than the timing of taking the probiotics. In fact, the microorganisms used in probiotic supplements are tested to ensure that they can survive in various conditions in your gut. AIM recommends taking FloraFood daily with meals, especially with prebiotic-rich foods such as whole-grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes or Fit ’n Fiber to help the good bacteria populate in your gut. Hence, if you are taking antibiotics or any medicine, take FloraFood at least 2 to 3 hours before or after the medication.

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Why is Fibre Good for You?

What is dietary fibre?

• The indigestible parts of plants that pass through your stomach, small and large intestine and out of your body

• Commonly classified into two types – soluble and insoluble fibre

• Soluble fibre dissolves in water to form a gel-like material, which can help in lowering blood cholesterol and sugar levels

• Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water. It promotes the movement of material through your GI tract and increases stool bulk

Benefits of high-fibre diets

• Supports digestion and regular bowel movements

• Helps prevent constipation

• Helps you feel fuller, longer

• Nourishes your good gut bacteria

• Promotes healthy blood cholesterol and sugar levels

Psyllium

A 2020 study noted that psyllium was the “gold standard fibre for regularity.” Psyllium husk powder is the main fibre of Herbal Fiberblend and Fit ’n Fiber. It is a mostly soluble fibre that is gel-forming when mixed with a liquid. A 2021 review of psyllium highlights the importance of this gel formation within the small intestine, as it increases chyme viscosity and slows the absorption of nutrients, prolonging satiety (i.e., delaying hunger) and provides multiple other health benefits.

References:

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Herbal Fiberblend

A unique combination of psyllium fibre and cleansing herbs that helps increase bowel regularity and promotes the removal of toxins from the body.

Fit ’n Fiber

Delivers 10 grams of fibre including three types of prebiotic fibre – acacia, konjac and guar gum, which boost fibre intake, help maintain healthy digestion and support weight management.

• McRorie, J.W., Fahey, G.C., Gibb, R.D., Chey, W.D., A systemic review of the laxative effects of wheat brand and psyllium, resolving enduring misconceptions about fiber in treatment guidelines for chronic idiopathic constipation. J AM Assoc Nurse Pract. 2020; 32 (1):15-23.

• McRorie, J.W., Gibb, R.D., Sloan, K.J., McKeown, N.M. Psyllium: The gel-forming non-fermented isolated fiber that delivers multiple fiberrelated health benefits. Nutrition Science. 2021; 56 (4).

AIM Canada Vancouver office, Calgary warehouse will be closed on the following holidays:

• Monday, July 3 to observe Canada Day

• Monday, August 7 for Civic Holiday

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New LOWER Price – BarleyLife Xtra Pineapple

With the arrival of summer, add a delicious, tropical taste to your green drinks. BarleyLife Xtra Pineapple delivers the same amount of nutrient-dense greens as BarleyLife. What’s more, BarleyLife Xtra Pineapple contains a total of 18 fruit and vegetable powders which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Even better, you get all this nutrition in a sweet pineapple flavour with only 1 g of natural sugar!