CA Nurturing Health – September-October 2023

Nurturing Health nutrition that works

FALLing Back into a Healthier You!

Autumn marks a fresh start and a season of transformation. It is the perfect time to focus on your health and boost your immunity in preparation for the colder months ahead. By adopting a few simple habits, you can FALL back into a healthier you and strengthen your body’s defenses.

First, adopt a balanced and nutritious diet. Embrace the abundance of seasonal produce like apples, squash, and root vegetables. These are not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins, minerals and fibre. Incorporate immune-boosting foods such as garlic, ginger, and turmeric into your meals to enhance your body’s defense mechanisms against colds and flu.

Next, participate in regular physical activity to keep your body strong and healthy. Take advantage of outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, or walking. These activities not only help strengthen your muscles and improve cardiovascular health but also provide a boost to your mental well-being.

Another crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy immune system involves getting enough restful sleep. As the days get shorter, prioritize a consistent sleep schedule and create a calming bedtime routine. Turn off electronic devices, dim the lights, and engage in relaxing activities like reading or taking a warm bath. Aim for at least six hours of quality sleep each night to allow your body to recover and recharge.

Autumn can be a busy time with back-to-school schedules and work commitments, but taking care of your mental health is equally important. Incorporate stress-relief techniques into your daily routine, such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or journaling. These practices can help reduce anxiety levels and improve your overall well-being.

Many AIM products can support your goals of good health and a strong immune system including:

Proancynol 2000

• Delivers a powerful source of antioxidants

• Reduces free radical damage

• Supports a strong immune system

• Increases energy

FloraFood

• Healthy bacteria: Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum

• Distributes probiotics throughout the digestive tract

• Able to withstand stomach acid

• Boosts the immune system by replenishing friendly gut flora

GarlicAIM

• A unique formula of three types of garlic – bear garlic leaf, fermented garlic bulb powder and garlic bulb extract

• Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help maintain cardiovascular health and reduce elevated blood lipid levels in adults

• Helps relieve the symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections and nasal congestion

• May strengthen your immune health

Composure

• Delivers a combination of three soothing herbs

• Reduces restlessness

• Relaxes muscles and calms nervous tension

• Promotes restful sleep

As the season transitions, make a commitment to FALL back into a healthier you by boosting your immunity and embracing healthy habits. By nourishing your body with nutritious food, staying physically active, getting sufficient restful sleep, managing stress, and practicing self-care, you can ensure your well-being throughout autumn and beyond. So, bid farewell to summer and embrace the opportunity for renewal and selfimprovement that autumn brings!

Oxidative Stress and Diabetes

What is oxidative stress?

Trillions of chemical reactions are carried out in your body’s cells every day that keep you alive and healthy. The chains of these reactions, a.k.a. oxidation, generate thousands of free radicals that bind to cell components causing permanent damage to cells, tissues and organs.

Your body has natural antioxidants that normally neutralize these highly reactive free radicals and stop the damage. Oxidative stress is the condition that results from your body losing the ability to maintain the balance between free radicals and antioxidants.

Benefits of antioxidant-rich foods or supplements

• Reducing oxidative stress

• Supporting eye, brain, cognitive, immune and skin health

• Supporting a healthy aging process

• Aiding in inflammation-fighting

Proancynol 2000

The seven antioxidantrich ingredients –extracts of green tea, rosemary, and grape seed, N-acetylcysteine, lycopene, alpha-lipoic acid and selenium work as a team that fight free radical damage and helps to keep your immune system strong.

CellSparc 360

Effects of oxidative stress on type 2 diabetics

Insulin resistance and pancreatic beta cell dysfunction are the common characteristics for type 2 diabetes. In this condition, there is an excess of glucose in the bloodstream (hyperglycemia) which causes the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The antioxidants in your body counteract ROS in order to maintain a stable cell environment. When there is an imbalance between the ROS production and cellular antioxidant system, it leads to oxidative stress and subsequently results in the development of common health complications including diabetes and cardiovascular issues.

How can antioxidants benefit diabetics

Since many studies have shown that oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in the development of diabetic complications, researchers are looking into options of using antioxidants – either from food sources or as a supplement – in the prevention of or potential reversal of damage from oxidative stress. In 2022, a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial was conducted to assess if an antioxidant-rich green tea extract would alleviate intestinal inflammation in adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of conditions which includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol/triglyceride levels. The research unexpectedly found that fasting glucose decreased on both MetS and weight-stable healthy individuals. This suggests that gut-level anti-inflammatory activities of green tea extract may improve glycemic control with reductions in intestinal inflammation contributing to enhanced insulin sensitivity.

References:

• https://www.thediabetescouncil.com/antioxidants-diabetes-what-you-need-to-know/

A combination of potent antioxidants (coenzyme Q10, vitamin E plus fish oil) that supports cardiovascular health and helps maintain healthy blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

BarleyLife

An all-natural, green barley grass juice powder that delivers two powerful antioxidants –lutonarin and saponarin –providing a strong foundation for good health.

• Bhatti, J. S., Sehrawat, A., Mishra, J., et.al. (2022). Oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes and related complications: Current therapeutics strategies and future perspectives. Free radical biology & medicine, 184, 114–134.

• Hodges J., Zeng M., Cao S., et al. (2022) Catechin-Rich Green Tea Extract Reduced Intestinal Inflammation and Fasting Glucose in Metabolic Syndrome and Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial. Current Developments in Nutrition, 6 (1), 981.

Proancynol 2000 2170E $33.75 M, $35.50 C

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Startup Your MyAIMStore

Start your own online nutrition business! Claim your FREE e-commerce store – complimentary with your AIM membership.

MyAIMStore features:

• A fully managed, customizable e-commerce website

• No monthly fees, hidden charges or contracts – all features come FREE

• Receive credit for sales and sign-ups through your MyAIMStore

• A showcase of testimonials, products, video posts and more

• A ready-made template gets your site up and running in no time

• Links to assorted training resources and downloads to flourish your e-commerce store’s potential.

Simple set-up:

1. Log in with your AIM Member ID number and password/PIN at www.theaimcompanies.com.

2. Click on “MyAIMStore” in the green bar at the top of the Member Dashboard and then choose “Create” from the dropdown window. You will be redirected to the MyAIMStore sign up page.

3. Click on the “Create MyAIMStore” button and you will be redirected to a sign up form.

4. Fill out the sign-up form. Don’t forget to click the “Submit Form” bar at the bottom of the form.

5. Please allow 24 hours for your site to be completed. Once your MyAIMStore website is ready, you will receive an email notification. Click on the login link provided on the email and log in with your MyAIMStore store name and password.

6. You are now ready to personalize your own MyAIMStore. You can customize the content, update your personal and contact info, post testimonials, create blogs or links to other sites, upload photos, and more. There are several tutorial video clips, with step-by-step instructions, available on the Dashboard to show you how to customize and update your MyAIMstore website.

Q & A

• What is my username and password of my MyAIMStore account?

The username is either your “Store Name” or the email address associated with your MyAIMStore site. So when creating your MyAIMStore, please use a different name and password other than your AIM Member ID number and password/PIN.

• What is the difference between a store name and a store website (URL)?

“Store Name” is the name of your MyAIMStore, e.g., Delia’s Nutrition. “URL” is the web address that must be entered into a web browser to locate your MyAIMStore on the internet. All MyAIMStore URLs begin with “https://myaimstore.com/” followed by your desired portion of the URL, e.g. https://myaimstore.com/Delia. You can use your store name or a different name for this portion. Please note that the URL cannot be changed once the website is set up.

For further details, visit https://myaimstore.com or email myaimstore@aimintl.com

Protein is an essential macronutrient required for many important body functions such as the building and repairing of body tissues and the production of enzymes and hormones. It also plays a key role in your body’s metabolism and immune functions. Unlike fats, protein cannot be stored by the body, so sufficient daily intake is vital to keep your body healthy and strong. ProPeas provides a sugar-free, plant-based source of protein made from peas. It not only helps boost metabolism and maintain lean muscle mass, but also promotes healthy weight management.

Key features:

• Assists with weight management

• Helps build and maintain healthy muscles

• Increases energy and endurance

• Provides a feeling of fullness (satiety)

• Boosts metabolism and immune functions

ProPeas

I don’t like having breakfast early in the morning, but my mom always made me eat before school. We would argue about it until I told her I would rather drink ProPeas mixed with Garden Trio. I feel full until my recess at 10:30 am, when I eat my snack. I drink the same nutritious mix after school and when I don’t have time to eat before a baseball game. I will keep taking ProPeas so I can hit another home run!

Kaius Souter,

son

of AIM Director Jensina Souter, Surrey, BC

Member in Action

From May through July, Director Lora Wishart shared her “AIM for Health” lifestyle featuring Peak Endurance and CalciAIM at four vendor shows in the Georgian Bay area.

June 3 -

Holiday Closures

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

• Monday, October 9 for Thanksgiving

• Monday, November 13 to observe Remembrance Day

For nutrition that works contact:

ProPeas 6589E $43.75 M, $46.50 C

Testimonials should not be construed as representing results that everyone can achieve.