Barley grass powder

New size canister for Barleylife

2012-02-03T15:56:00.007-05:00

Barleylife, our barley grass powder, is now available in a 6.35 oz canister and has 45 servings. Also, a 12.7 oz. family-size canister is now ready for purchase. The 12.7 oz. canister will replace the current 9.03 oz. one.

J.R. Celski

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J.R. Celski, the 2010 Olympic bronze medalist short track speed skater, and his coach Wilma Boomstra talk about what J.R. needs to do to win the gold in the 2014 Olympic Games in Russia.

Barley grass powder called Barleylife

2011-08-05T12:44:00.005-04:00

Barleylife, our barleygrass powder, has been improved. Hopefully the following
information will be helpful if you have any questions.

Common questions for new and improved BarleyLife

As the new and improved BarleyLife formula arrives in orders, you may notice some key improvements to AIM's flagship product. For answers to some common questions related to the new BarleyLife, see the following statements from AIM's Quality Assurance team.

Thank you, and enjoy the new BarleyLife!

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Q: What are the key benefits of improved BarleyLife?

The most exciting news is there are numerous benefits to the improved powder.

* Increases in many nutrients including chlorophyll, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, and chromium. Overall, this translates into a 25 percent greater nutrient content per serving, and a 56 percent greater nutrient content gram for gram!

* Increased antioxidant content. ORAC and SORAC antioxidant testing confirm the increased antioxidant potential of improved BarleyLife.

* Reduced allergenic potential. Maltodextrin derived from corn is a fairly common allergen. On the other hand, brown rice is rarely an allergen.

* Reduced cost per serving. The cost per serving for powder is now less! The number of servings increases from 60 to 64 per container, reducing the cost per serving from 57 to 53 cents at the U.S. Member price of $34.00.

What is brown rice oligodextrin?

Brown rice oligodextrin is a starch created through a combination of enzymes, brown rice, and water. Brown rice oligodextrin is beneficial to BarleyLife because it protects enzymatic activity, prolongs shelf life, provides nutrients from brown rice, and assists in the successful transformation of barley juice to powder. It is produced through a process called enzymatic hydrolysis, whereby the enzymes break down the brown rice, making it a starch that is easier to digest, while maintaining the nutrients.

Why has the canister size increased but the canister weight decreased?

BarleyLife is now processed at a lower temperature than ever before. This lower temperature process tends to result in a low-density (fluffy) powder, which takes up more space; hence the need for a larger fill canister. That said, the powder density will vary from batch to batch, which means that the bottle fill level will fluctuate depending on the manufactured lot. At a fill weight of 256 grams (9.03 oz), AIM is confident that the new container size will be able to accommodate any fluctuations in density.

Barley grass powder and detoxification

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You may want to read the following article to learn how our barley grass powder, which is called Barleylife, and other AIM products can help you with detoxification.

Detoxify! Build a new you!

Used with permission from: AIM Article Archives

February 2011

Toxins can accumulate in your body as a result of environmental, dietary, and lifestyle factors. The process of eliminating them is called detoxification. You can detoxify your body by several methods including lifestyle changes (e.g., quit smoking), dietary modifications (e.g., eat only fresh raw food for thirty days), increased water intake, and AIM nutritionals—greens, fiber, and essential fatty acids.

When you detoxify, you may experience temporary symptoms, such as constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, moodiness, or skin rashes, as your body reacts to the inner improvements. Remember, such symptoms are only temporary discomforts on your way to better health.

AIM BarleyLife® and AIM LeafGreens™

As green, whole-food concentrates, BarleyLife® and LeafGreens detoxify your body by providing a powerhouse of nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and chlorophyll—a detoxifying nutrient.

An acidic body pH is toxic to your health. LeafGreens and BarleyLife’s alkaline sources of nutrition help to balance your pH and close the door to disease.

AIM Herbal Fiberblend®

Fiber is an essential dietary factor of good health, and Herbal Fiberblend provides a source of soluble and insoluble fiber along with cleansing herbs. Soluble fiber bonds with toxins and moves them out of the body. Insoluble fiber scrubs the intestinal tract clean from the inside out. AIM FibreBalance® (CAN) and fit ‘n fiber (US) are other fiber options.

AIMega®

The membranes of your cells must remain permeable to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste and toxins. When you nourish your body with omega-3 and -6 essential fatty acids, you are providing vital nutrients for the repair, growth, and energy of every cell in your body. Derived from organic seed oils, AIMega provides a properly balanced 2:1 ratio of omega-3 and -6 essential fatty acids.

AIM HumiKleanse™

If you feel that you have been exposed to heavy metals, consider HumiKleanse, a chelating agent that helps to remove heavy metals from your body. HumiKleanse’s humic and fulvic acids capture large atoms of heavy metals, which are then flushed out of the body through the
normal processes of elimination.

You should think about detoxifying your body at least two to three times a year. And remember, by regularly taking the Daily Essentials™—greens, essential fatty acids, fiber—you gently detoxify, cleanse, rebuild, and energize your body every day of the year.

Click here learn more about each product and to order. Most products have a datasheet which can be obtained by clicking on the name of the product.

Barley grass powder and dogs

2011-03-12T20:21:00.012-05:00

How can barley grass powder be beneficial to your dog? Read the following article to learn what happened when some dogs were fed BarleyLife.

A new best friend for man’s best friend

From: AIM Article Archives

August 2010

A new best friend for man’s best friend

When AIM products go to the dogs, good things happen. Amy Chiang, a customer of Director Shirley Wang from Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, has a pet named Fa-ji who is living proof of BarleyLife’s benefits for creatures big and small.

“I own a four-year-old Chinese bulldog named Fa-ji, which means ‘prosperous.’ Because he has protruding eyes and a concave nose, he experiences a lot of tears and discharge, a runny nose, foul breath, and smelly ears, and he often has a rash on his face. I have spent quite a bit of money taking him to a veterinarian.

“Then, Shirley introduced me to AIM BarleyLife® and told me that it could help detoxify the body. So I added one teaspoon of BarleyLife to Fa-ji’s food. In two weeks, his symptoms have improved a lot. He has less tears and discharge, no runny nose, his rash is gone, and even his ears are not smelly. Fa-ji has become very clean and healthy.”

With the dog days of summer upon us, now seems like an appropriate time to explore the connection between two of man’s best friends: dogs and AIM products. Much of the nutrition found in AIM products works as well on pets as it does on humans, with whole-food concentrates benefiting both.

BarleyLife is one of the most common pet crossovers since barley grass is a natural, nutritious part of a canine diet. Dogs seem to do great with an extra dose of green grass for a variety of reasons. Many popular store-bought dog foods lack the nutrition that dogs need, so reintroducing the lost vitamins, minerals, and enzymes through barley is a natural solution.

Members have been known to sprinkle teaspoon servings of BarleyLife onto dog food. Researchers and veterinarians have traced barley’s powerful canine powers to chlorophyll, vitamin C, beta carotene, and enzymes.

In particular, enzymes are important for dogs because they aid digestion and absorption of nutrients, many of which go unabsorbed due to the heat processing of most foods. A lack of nutrient absorption can lead to many problems, including one of the dog world’s most famous: bad breath. A lack of enzymes is the first step toward disease, so it is vitally important to help replenish your pet’s enzyme count through diet.

In addition to barley grass, other AIM supplements have had a positive effect on dogs’ outlook over the years. Members have long been using AIM Frame Essentials® for relief of joint pain. Glucosamine, like that found in Frame Essentials, is a standard supplement for veterinary care of arthritic pets. Debby Jansen from Nampa, Idaho, saw Frame Essentials work wonders on her dog Molly.

“I gave some Frame Essentials to Molly since she was so stiff she could hardly walk. I gave her the caps in her mouth – I had to push them to the side of her mouth so she would swallow them – and I saw a loosening of her movements in the next couple of days. She was even able to jump on the couch again, which she was not allowed to do but did it anyway when I was not looking. She was running like a pup again.”

Another AIM product that has produced results is AIMega® and its essential fatty acids. Long known to aid human hair, skin, and nails, the Omega-3, -6, and -9 nutrients in AIMega have done the same trick on dogs like Mac, a 75-pound lab mix owned by Chairman’s Club Director Sandy Combs from Debary, Florida.

“Every April when the pollen count in Florida would increase, Mac would have severe skin allergy reactions that caused open sores and hair loss. After taking four AIMega a day – he takes the capsules hidden in dog treats and dinner leftovers – his skin healed up immediately. His fur grew back shiny and thick.”

Whether it is barley supplementation for better breath and more energy or glucosamine and fatty acids for joints and skin, AIM products have loads of crossover benefits for your canine friends. Make your dog’s life a better one with whole-food nutrition from AIM.

These testimonials should not be construed as representing results everyone can achieve.

Used with permission of AIM International, Inc.

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Does eating fibre help you lose weight?

2011-03-04T16:11:00.020-05:00

From: AIM Article Archives
February 2011

By Tracey Karele – AIM Nutritionist

Most of us are familiar with the digestive health benefits of dietary fibre, but did you know that it can also help you to lose weight? With the myriad of “miracle” weight loss products out there, it’s amazing to think that something as simple as plain old fibre can help you to shed those unwanted kilograms.

In fact, the relationship between dietary fibre, satiety (the feeling of fullness) and weight management is well established. The strongest data supporting this relationship seems to come from epidemiological (population health) studies which show that dietary fibre intake is lower in obese men and women when compared with lean men and women; and that body mass index (BMI) is lower with higher fibre consumption for both men and women.

There are two main classes of fibre, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibre is so called because it is able to dissolve in water. Once dissolved, it swells and imparts a gummy or gel-like characteristic to foods. Some sources include oat bran, beans, peas and most fruits. Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water and passes through the body largely unchanged. Some sources include wheat bran, whole grain cereals and wholemeal breads.

How does it work?

Researchers believe that the beneficial effect of fibre in weight regulation is due to several possibilities. Foods that are high in fibre generally require more chewing time – this gives the body time to register when the appetite is satisfied, thus reducing the risk of over-eating. High fibre foods also tend to be less energy dense – offering fewer calories for the same volume of food.

Soluble fibre, in particular, can help with weight management by increasing satiety. It absorbs water and swells in volume, moving slowly through the intestines and helping you to feel fuller for longer. Soluble fibre also slows the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates from the small intestine, thereby improving the body’s handling of glucose and insulin. This ability to reduce insulin secretion and hence fat deposition may also play a role in the prevention of weight gain.

Evidence of efficacy

In a Spanish study reviewed by the British Journal of Nutrition, 200 overweight or obese patients received either soluble fibre (Plantago ovata husk or psyllium and glucomannan) or placebo twice or three times a day for 16 weeks. Over the 16 weeks, the participants that received the soluble fibre supplement lost on average 4kg more than the participants in the placebo group. Also, the participants in the soluble fibre group reported an increase in satiety after consuming the fibre.

A team of researchers lead by Dr. David S. Ludwig of the Children’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts examined the diets of over 2900 individuals between 18 and 30 years of age. They found that at all levels of fat intake, individuals who ate at least 21 grams of fibre per day gained, on average, 3.6 kilograms less over the 10-year period than those who ate the least amount of fibre.

A study of 2909 young adult males also found that a higher dietary fibre intake was associated with lower body weight, lower blood pressure, better blood glucose control, lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and higher HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Reviews of randomized trials have also found that a high intake of dietary fibre promotes weight loss.

Phillip Jermann is a biologist in the quality assurance department at the AIM corporate office in Idaho, USA. Phillip kindly provided his own powerful testimony that further strengthens the relationship between weight loss and an increased fibre intake.

Phillip’s Testimony:

Original weight: 114kg Current weight: 80kg

Original hip: 43 inches Current Hip: 38.5 inches

Original waist: 43 inches Current Waist: 37 inches

Phillip Jermann finally reached his limit when he weighed in at 114 kg. “And that’s just when I finally weighed myself, so I know I was more than that at one time,” says Phillip. “I am the laziest guy ever; I don’t like to do exercise at all. I was very athletic in high school but then I went to college and I just ballooned.”

Phillip began trying to lose weight around the time that AIM was developing fit ‘n fiber, which provides 12g of fibre per serving. Phillip took it regularly until the end of 2008 and lost about 9kg just from that one small change. It wasn’t until autumn of 2009, when his weight was still somewhere around 105 kg that he decided it was time for him to really focus on losing weight.

“At that time I started adding the ProPeas to the fit ‘n fiber,” says Phillip. “I added exercise to that and also started counting my calories every day. In January 2010 I started to get into it really hard, and I’ve been doing it from January until now.”

Fortunately, Phillip had some extra motivation. From this past April to June, the employees at the AIM corporate office held a weight-loss contest amongst themselves. Phillip didn’t have the confidence to participate in the company contest in 2009, but this year he was already on his way to a healthier weight.

“Because I’m super competitive, as soon as the fitness challenge started my first thought was, ‘I am going to beat everybody.’ It helped to keep me motivated for sure,” says Phillip.

Phillip began his exercise regime in January by walking during his lunch breaks at work. He would drive to a pond nearby and walk around the track once or twice. Eventually, one lap turned into two, and two turned into three. From there he began to jog, and now he runs from the AIM building to the track and jogs almost five miles a day, five days a week.

Phillip won the office fitness challenge and is now working on his long-term weight loss goals. Though getting in shape wasn’t easy, his biggest struggle with the lifestyle change was watching what he ate. “The diet was the hardest part,” says Phillip. “I watch Food Network; I like to eat, I like to cook, I like things to taste good. But I ate out all the time and I ate the worst foods.”

Phillip has found that one of the best ways to combat hunger is by using the ProPeas and the fit ‘n fiber at different times during the day. He still eats regular meals, but the products keep him full and satisfied between them. “If I’m hungry between breakfast and lunch, I’ll make some fit ‘n fiber with some ProPeas,” says Phillip. “Or if I’m feeling hungry in the afternoon and I want a snack, that’s when I take the products. So it’s not at the same time every day, but I just use them when I feel like my body needs it.”

Now Phillip has more energy and more self-confidence, and is almost at his goal weight of 79kg. The best advice he can give to someone hoping to follow in his footsteps is to use the products. “Some people are taking maybe one product like Herbal Fiberblend and they think that’s enough, but they don’t get the satiety or that feeling of fullness,” says Phillip. “Then when you add that to the ProPeas and you’re getting that protein source that’s low in calories, it sustains you. So you feel full from the fit ‘n fiber and you have protein for your body to burn … people don’t realize how much help those two products are.”

“There’s no such thing as a magic pill, so using those products is the best thing to do,” he says. “And the second is counting calories. I’ve counted everything I’ve eaten since January. I use free websites online to track my calories every day.”

Phillip thinks it’s possible that some people try the two products together and don’t see results right away, so they stop using them. He emphasizes the importance of understanding that weight loss doesn’t happen overnight. “You’ve got to have some kind of plan,” says Phillip. “I’d say to myself, “I need to write down what I’m putting in my body, I need to take my products, and I need to burn some of it off. Whether it’s taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking further away from the door at work, or walking a mile every day … just do what you can do.”

used with permission of AIM International, Inc.

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Information on this blog is for educational purposes only. AIM products are not intended to cure, treat, heal, mitigate, or prevent a disease or illness. Results may vary per person.

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Cell protection and good health

2011-03-03T21:46:00.011-05:00

In order to have good health our cells need protection. That is provided for in several ways. One of our major organs, the skin, defends our body from viruses, bacteria, and other things that could harm us. The skin also excretes some waste in our sweat. Our mucus membranes also protect our cell health. Any invaders are destroyed by the mucus secreted by these membranes. Another form of cell protection is through the intestinal flora. These good bacteria live in our intestines. When they are damaged bad bacteria can replace them and we can become ill. There are other forms of cell protection such as tear glands, fever, lymphatic system, antibodies and fighter cells called phagocytes.

Cell health and exercise

2011-01-31T21:33:00.005-05:00

How does our body get rid of waste or toxins from our cells? Exercise is a very important way to do this. Exercise daily will help the lymphatic system to filter out
waste when your muscles contract. When you are sedentary your body is not able to remove as much cell waste and you may feel tired and unenergetic.

Cell nutrition and barley grass powder

2010-12-09T21:29:00.007-05:00

Cells require healthy food to be healthy. What are some things we can do to help our cells to function optimally? We need to cut down on sugar and those foods that have alot of sugar. Many diseases are related to high sugar consumption. Reduce the amount of beef, pork, fish, poultry that you eat. Approximately three servings of 3 to 4 ounces weekly is best for adults. Eat a wider variety of fruit, vegetables, meats, nuts, whole grains and legumes. Remove foods such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, foods that contain preservatives and are sprayed with chemicals.
And finally, take one or two teaspoons of barley grass powder each day.

Cell health

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Another factor that cells in our body must have to function optimally is a ph range of 7.35 to 7.45. If the environment within our cells is too acid or too alkaline it will cause our cells to not function correctly.

The third factor which keeps our cells from functioning correctly is cell stress.
Prescription drugs have many negative effects on our cells and cause them stress.
Alcohol is also damaging to our cells. Brain cells are poisoned as are liver and
respiratory system.

A final internal factor for our cells to function optimally is adequate pure water. Many cell activities, such as food digestion and action of electrolytes, are harmed when we do not drink enough water.

Cell health and barley grass powder

2010-11-15T14:18:00.005-05:00

Before we get into information about barley grass powder we need to learn about the cells in our body and what they need to be healthy. When our cells are healthy then
our body will be healthy.

For cells to function optimally they must have a certain temperature range. For most people the ideal temperature is 98.6 degrees F. The body may have a temperature as low as 77 degrees F without death but cell damage will occur.
Cells will also be damaged with temperatures above 104-106 degrees F. Organs can also
be damaged and that can cause death so it is important to keep the body temperature below 104 degrees F when ill.

Barley grass powder

2010-10-25T21:44:00.005-04:00

Do you want to learn more about barley grass powder? I invite you to follow along as I read "Green leaves of barley" by Dr. Mary Ruth Swope and post about some of the things I have learned.

AIM leafgreens

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AIM leafgreens is an all-natural juice concentrate that is made from the leaves of four plants and broccoli sprouts. It is a good product to take with AIM barleylife, our barley grass powder.
You may want to watch the following video to learn more about this product.

Garden trio power drink recipe

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1-cup Tomato Juice
1-cup pure water
1 or 2 Tablespoons AIM’s BarleyLife™ powder
1-Tablespoon AIM’s Just Carrots™ powder
1-Teaspoon AIM’s RediBeets powder
2 capsules AIM’s Bear Paw Garlic™ (empty in juice) or 1 clove of fresh garlic
1/8-1/4 tsp. Cayenne
Juice of ½ lemon
4 or 5 ice cubes
1-Tablespoon flax seed oil (optional)
¼ onion (optional)
3 or 4 sprigs fresh Parsley (optional)

Blend thoroughly until mixed in a blender or Vita Mix.

Surgery, health issues and AIM products

2010-07-22T15:40:00.007-04:00

When we have surgery or deal with health issues, we need to give our bodies extra nutrition to help with recovery. The following stories will show the results some have had with taking the AIM Garden Trio,which includes AIM redibeets, AIM just carrots and a barley grass powder called AIM barleylife. These products have antioxidants and many valuable nutrients such as folate, potassium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorous, and vitamins A and C. Barleylife has anti-inflammatory properties and supports the immune system. However since everyone responds differently not everyone may experience the exact same results.

AIM Garden Trio®

Good things come in threes!

“Three” can be a really good number. You know, the third time is a charm. For slapstick comedy, The Three Stooges. For old movies and songs, “Three Coins in a Fountain.” For Clint Eastwood fans, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.”

For AIM Members, the good news in threes is the AIM Garden Trio®. This combination of AIM BarleyLife®, AIM Just Carrots®, and AIM RediBeets® is as good as it gets for supplying what is needed for whole body health and wellness. The trio of all natural, vegetable juice powder concentrates goes a long way to supplying the body with what it needs nutritionally.
And it works. The proof is in understanding the ingredients involved and the testimonies from people who are using the trio. The testimonies are especially powerful because they come from real people talking about real problems and a real solution.
From a Member in the Midwest: Three months after taking the AIM Garden Trio® in combination with selected other AIM products, she says her energy level has increased and she is sleeping better. While those results were thrilling to her, she reports she has also lost some weight, which wasn’t a primary goal, but much appreciated.

From Member Irene Black, Ontario, Canada: “In June 2005 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I chose not to take chemotherapy. In August I was introduced to a wonderful lady by the name of June Poswiata, an AIM Star Sapphire Director. June took time to explain the AIM products. … It is now December and I have been taking these products for five months. I feel wonderful. My weight has dropped to a very comfortable size. I would not think of starting my day without the AIM Garden Trio®.
“I am constantly supplied with important information including how and when to detoxify my body. I have come to rely completely on this updated information. AIM BarleyLife® is one product in which the name says it all and the AIM products are definitely helping me to improve my quality of life. Thank you AIM and especially you, June, for coming into my life.”

From Member Yoli Huron, Texas: In 1997 Yoli underwent heart bypass surgery. Two years later tests revealed three of the four bypasses had collapsed and doctors told Yoli there were other heart-related problems that only a transplant could resolve. Not wishing to have another operation without exploring other options, Yoli began a diet and exercise program but still could not escape using a number of medications. Then she started using The AIM Companies™ products, including the AIM Garden Trio®. Yoli reports: “I immediately began to feel stronger, energetic, and more alive. With a strong faith in God and these wonderful nutrients, I slowly weaned myself off the medications, because I was truly more afraid of the side effects than the disease. Today, I am medication free and look and feel better than I have in years!”

From a Member in China: He reports his wife had suffered from migraine headaches for 40 years and used a lot of medications to deal with them but they never helped. Since she started using AIM Garden Trio®, the headaches have disappeared.

From Members Barry and Michelle Patterson, missionaries: Their son, Elliott, is 3 and has a compromised immune system, suffering at different times from scarlet fever, hives, and the croup. Since he began mixing AIM products in his orange juice (called “super hero juice” by the boy), he has “withstood a stomach virus suffered by the entire family and also a horrific cold. It was amazing, this had never happened before.” The mother, Michelle, says taking AIM Garden Trio® has improved lesions on her fingers to the point where her hands “look 85 percent normal.” Prior to using the AIM products, she couldn’t play the piano and playing her guitar was “excruciating.” She says her skin is now “incredible,” whereas, prior to using the AIM Garden Trio®, “my hands were always wrapped in some sort of bandage and it was awful.”

So what is it about the AIM Garden Trio® that makes such a difference in the lives of so many? Understanding the benefits of carrots, beets and barley in concentrate form makes it clear why the AIM Garden Trio® is among the top sellers of the company and a product mix that continues to draw positive testimonies.

AIM Just Carrots®: Loaded with nutrients including vitamins A and C. The product is rich in potassium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorous, magnesium, and folate. Carrots are a great source of antioxidant compounds and are rich in vitamin A carotenes. Research has shown that carrots can assist in protecting against cardiovascular disease, cancer, and is helpful with good vision, particularly night vision.

According to the World’s Healthiest Foods (whfoods.com), the healthiest foods should contain a rating of excellent, very good, or good. These ratings are based on daily value and nutrient density. In the case of carrots, vitamin A is judged excellent, vitamin C, and potassium are rated very good, and manganese, molybdenum, phosphorous, magnesium, and folate content are considered good.

AIM RediBeets®: As is the case with AIM Just Carrots®, AIM RediBeets® is filled with valuable nutrients including potassium, vitamin C, magnesium, and iron. These powerful nutrient compounds play a role in helping to protect against heart disease, birth defects, and certain cancers.

Using the World’s Healthiest Foods rating system, the folate amount found in beets is excellent. Good ratings are given to vitamin C and iron.

AIM BarleyLife®: The AIM Companies™ flagship product is a nutritional wonderland. AIM’s green barley comes from only young plants, which maximizes the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, chlorophyll, and phytochemicals found in the product. Research has shown that green barley has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, supports the immune system, and can play a role in lowering cholesterol. Good health depends on having healthy cells and AIM BarleyLife® contains nutrients important in restoring, building, or maintaining a solid foundation for good health.
The barley used in AIM products comes from the Barrhead, Alberta, Canada region. The conditions there are ideal for planting, growing, and harvesting the young barley plants. The nutrient-rich soil and lack of pollution are perfect for yielding the best young, green barley.
The AIM Companies™ is dedicated to the quality of the product distributed to Members. From the seed to the finished product purchased by Members, the barley is always in The AIM Companies™ control assuring Members the barley product is the best it can be.

Carrots, beets, barley. Each of them brings different valuable nutrients to the body but the three do have one important factor in common. That is, they all contain live enzymes. Enzymes are the catalysts for the body’s essential chemical reactions and are necessary for providing cellular energy, digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and rebuilding and replenishing all tissues, organs, and cells.

How vital are live enzymes to one’s health? Dr. Edward Howell has written two books on enzymes. He believes the human body is given only so many enzymes at birth and, therefore, it is up to each person to replenish his or her own supply of them. If we don’t, he says, we increase our risk of ill health.

The AIM Garden Trio® products may be taken together, individually, or with other AIM products. Follow the instructions on the canister of each product to obtain the maximum absorption of nutrients.

*Used with permission from AIM Partners Magazine

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Nutrition and athletic performance

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How can nutrition and athletic performance be related? Read the following article to see how AIM products have helped J.R. Celski as a speedskater with his nutritional needs.
These nutritional products helped him with his training and with recovery from the major injury he sustained during the Winter Olympic trials.

J.R. Celski finishes 2010 Vancouver Winter Games as two-time medalist

As one of short track speedskating’s rising stars, J.R. Celski skated to two bronze medals at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games in British Columbia, Canada. J.R. earned medals in the 1,500-meter race and the 5,000-meter team relay, showing no ill effects from a life-threatening injury only months earlier in the trials.

J.R.’s story – one of determination, perseverance, and hope – made the 19-year-old’s efforts all the more impressive and earned him respect and notoriety on the 2010 Winter Games telecasts and in media coverage. His success was magnified due to his young age and tough circumstances, and he ended the three-week competition as the heir apparent to the U.S. speedskating throne, held by teammate Apolo Anton Ohno.

In the first weekend of the Games, J.R. took to the ice in the 1,500-meter race – one of the premier events at the Winter Games and J.R.’s strongest distance. He made it through the qualification rounds and into the finals where he skated alongside Ohno and a trio of talented South Korean skaters.

“J.R.’s continued health and success both on and off the ice include J.R.’s mix of AIM products : AIM LeafGreens, AIM Garden Trio, AIMega, AIM Peak Endurance, CalciAIM, AIM Cellsparc 360, AIM Proanycnol 2000, AIM Prepzymes, and AIM Herbal Fiberblend caps."

J.R. kept his cool at the back of the pack for the majority of the race, biding his time until an opportunity presented itself. His opportunity came on the last lap when he and Ohno took advantage of a spill by two of the Korean skaters. Ohno and J.R., skating in fourth and fifth positions, watched as South Korea’s Lee Ho-Suk crashed on the final turn, taking out Korean teammate Sung Si-Bak in the process. Ohno and J.R. skated past to capture silver and bronze, respectively.

Two weeks later, on speedskating’s final night, J.R. earned his second medal of the Games with a clutch performance in the 5,000-meter team relay. He and the three other American skaters – including Ohno – found themselves in fourth place late in the race, trailing Canada, South Korea, and China. On the penultimate leg of the relay, J.R. pushed the U.S. team onto the medal stand – literally – when he passed off to Ohno, shoving his teammate ahead of the third-place Chinese skater. Ohno maintained third place for the final two laps of the race.

J.R. also had a chance to medal in the 1,000-meter race, but he was disqualified in the semifinal round on a questionable call for interference with another skater.

J.R.’s rise to the top of the speedskating world is remarkable, considering that he was still skating at the junior level only a year ago. In February 2009, J.R. made his first mark on the senior speedskating circuit by winning the 1,500-meter gold medal at World Cup VI in Dresden, Germany. The win was J.R.’s first at the world senior level, and it was the highlight of a 2008-2009 speedskating season that saw him excel at both the junior and senior levels, competing in the maximum number of races and logging over 600,000 air miles to meets across the world.

His storybook season continued at the U.S. Speedskating 2010 Winter Games Trials in Marquette, Michigan, in September. At the trials, J.R. raced to the top of the overall points standings with a first place finish in the 1,500-meter event and strong showings in preliminary heats and competitions.

On the last day of the four-day competition, J.R. had his trials cut short after a hard crash into the wall during the semifinals of the 500-meter race. As he crashed, J.R.’s right skate sliced across his left leg, just above the knee, opening a large, six-inch cut that required surgery to close and repair. Despite the injury, J.R. finished second in the overall standings thanks to his superb performance in his prior events. He had earned his place on the U.S. Winter Games team, yet his availability for the Games was very much up in the air due to his leg injury.

Rushed straight to the hospital after his fall, J.R. underwent successful surgery to close the wound, marking the first step on a long road back to the ice. Overseeing his recovery was former Olympian and five-time speedskating gold medalist Dr. Eric Heiden who viewed the injury as merely a speed bump on the road to the Winter Games. J.R. spent time recuperating in Salt Lake City before transferring to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The AIM Companies, located in Nampa, Idaho, began sponsoring J.R. in 2002; AIM’s nutritional products were a key part to J.R.’s training and nutrition regimen. Over the past seven years, the Celski’s have credited AIM nutritional products with J.R.’s continued health and success both on and off the ice. Included in J.R.’s mix of products are AIM LeafGreens, AIM Garden Trio, AIMega, AIM Peak Endurance, CalciAIM, AIM Cellsparc 360, AIM Proanycnol 2000, AIM PrepZymes and AIM Herbal Fiberblend caps.

Nutrition has been a key part to J.R.’s skating career, so it only made sense that it would be a key part to his recovery from injury. Immediately into the healing process, J.R. boosted his daily dosages of AIM nutritional products. The added nutrition along with expert care and a strong will and determination saw J.R. tear through rehab faster than anyone had expected.

Only one month following the surgery, J.R. was able to bend his leg at a 90-degree angle. Doctors typically expect this benchmark to occur six weeks post-surgery. He bent the knee to 115 degrees soon after, and he continued to improve right up to the 2010 Winter Games.

Congratulations to J.R. from everyone at The AIM Companies. He is a shining example of what you can achieve with perseverance, hard work, and good nutrition.

Magnesium

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Many people today are deficient in a critical mineral called magnesium.
Cell wellness restorer is a magnesium supplement that is applied topically.
It can be added to your bath or applied to your skin. AIM Cell wellness restorer is seawater that has been desalinated. Some of the benefits of Cell wellness restorer are
stress reduction, skin softening, supports magnesium and DHEA levels, and improves sleep.

This testimonial does not necessarily represent results everyone can achieve.

AIM barleylife pesto

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Here is a recipe using AIM barleylife.

1 tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. pine nuts, walnuts, or sunflower seeds
3 tsp. AIM barleylife
3 tsp. of chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. coarse grind pepper

Do you have parasites?

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What is AIM Para 90 and how can it help?

Click here and then on AIM Para products to find additional information on Para 90.

What is AIM herbal fiberblend and how does it help?

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Please click here for datasheet and further information on AIM herbal fiberblend.

AIM herbal fiberblend

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Do you need a way to have your AIM herbal fiberblend?

Here is a recipe you can try.

Organic Fruit/Fiber Muffins

* 1/8 cup crushed walnuts
* 1/2 cup ground walnuts
* 1/8 cup crushed pecans
* 1/2 cup ground pecans
* 5 Tbsp wheatgerm
* 1 cup flour
* 2 Tbsp baking powder
* 5 apples (blended)
* 1/8 cup sesame seeds
* 1/8 cup ground dates

* 5 Tbsp Unflavored AIM Herbal Fiberblend
* 2 tsp allspice
* 2 Tbsp nutmeg
* 1/8 cup granola
* 2 tsp vanilla extract
* 3 Tbsp honey
* 3 Tbsp oil
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup purified water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients together. Beat eggs. Combine all wet ingredients and blend well. Slowly add dry mixture to wet mixture. Mix to uniform consistency. Add more water if necessary. Fill muffin trays. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Click here for a datasheet and more information on AIM herbal fiberblend.

J.R. Celski and nutrition

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AIM has been one of J.R.'s sponsors. In this article he tells us how important good nutrition is to our health and that he uses one of the AIM products after his workouts.

Starter pack

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Do you want a healthy immune system, increased energy, and removal of toxins from your system? You may want to consider AIM's starter pack.
It contains AIM garden trio (which includes AIM barleylife, AIM just carrots, and AIM redibeets) and AIM herbal fiberblend, raspberry flavor or unflavored.

Starter packs can be found on the bottom right of the click to order.

Watch this video for additional information.

Eating a balanced diet

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AIM BarleyLife® for a balanced diet

Eating a balanced diet remains a challenge for both adults and children. Experts estimate that only one in five youths consume the minimum five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, and 16 percent of youth do not meet any of the recommendations outlined in the standard food guide pyramid. Consumers of all ages are being urged to increase their intake of leafy green vegetables.1
AIM BarleyLife® is a convenient way to make sure that you receive the necessary vitamins and minerals that experts recommend. The leaves of the green barley plant are literally bursting with important vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants that are naturally occurring and balanced by nature. Nearly everyone, adults and children, can benefit from AIM BarleyLife®.

Rich in vitamins A and B
Beta-carotene is a precursor for vitamin A, and the beta-carotene content found in AIM BarleyLife® is substantial. Just one serving of AIM BarleyLife® provides nearly two times the amount of beta-carotene found in raw carrots, and eight times that found in raw broccoli. Vitamin A is essential for good eye health, as well as cardiovascular and immuno health. Vitamin A in its natural form as beta-carotene is especially desirable for its antioxidant properties since it helps to prevent harmful free radical damage in the body.

AIM BarleyLife® also contains the following B-complex vitamins:
• Folate—helps to produce and maintain new cells and is also essential for normal levels of homocysteine. (Elevated homocysteine levels have been associated with increased risk of coronary events.)
• Riboflavin—important for energy metabolism as well as normal eyesight and healthy skin.
• Niacin—critical to more than 50 metabolic functions, including the formation of red blood cells, and for supplying energy to and maintaining the integrity of all body cells.
• Vitamin B6—important in protein metabolism, B6 provides the mechanism for the many amino acid reactions within the body; it readily mobilizes glycogen for the body’s energy supply when needed.
Increasing importance of vitamin K
Often overlooked in the vitamin or supplement aisle, is vitamin K (also known by the scientific name, phylloquinone). Increasing evidence now shows that diets containing ample amounts of vitamin K may help to ensure adequate bone density and protect against osteoporosis and hip fracture in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K also plays a key role in fetal development and is needed to maintain proper blood clotting.
In 2003, a Tufts University researcher published a detailed profile of vitamin K by asking some critical questions about the association between dietary vitamin K intake and bone mineral density. The results showed that the vitamin K concentration in most foods is very low,2 and that many adults aged 18 to 44 may be getting far less vitamin K than they need3 to protect against osteoporosis and hip fracture.
A typical serving of AIM BarleyLife® offers an abundant source of vitamin K, containing 100% of the recommended daily amount. However, those who take blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin® should exercise caution since vitamin K supplementation can impact the effectiveness of such medications. As with any dietary supplement, it is best to consult with your health care practitioner when adding something new to your daily regimen.

Minerals essential to good health
Excellent mineral content is another reason to consider AIM BarleyLife®. One serving provides considerable amounts of:
• Potassium—necessary to maintain water balance and cellular integrity
• Phosphorous—for the structural component of all cells; and to activate the B vitamins
• Manganese—for energy production; and also to enhance the antioxidant defense system by increasing concentrations of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD)
• Magnesium—a major mineral to improve blood lipid levels, increase energy production, and synthesize proteins
• Chromium—a critical component of the glucose tolerance factor; required for normal carbohydrate metabolism
• Iron—for oxygen supply to the cells as well as to maintain immuno health
• Calcium—for the structural integrity of bones and skeletal tissue, and to promote nerve transmission, and other important functions within the blood, muscle, and fluids of healthy cells and tissue.4

1 Institute of Food Technologists, press release: July 14, 2004. www.ift.org
2 J Nutr, Vol. 128, May 1998.
3 Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 1995-2005.
4 Circulation, Vol. 106, Oct. 2002.

*Used with permission from AIM Partners Magazine

Barleylife features

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What are some of the nutrients in AIM Barleylife?

*chlorophyll-- it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

*vitamin K-- this vitamin has between 84% to 100% of RDI per serving;
needed for proper blood clotting and adequate bone density

*lutonarin and saponarin-- both are antioxidants with lutonarin being
the superior one

*vitamin A-- antioxidant

*folic acid-- B vitamin; three servings a day of Barleylife provides
about 20% of your RDI of folic acid

Click here for a datasheet on Barleylife products.

Barleylife xtra

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AIM Barleylife xtra has 15 fruit and vegetable powders and is sweetened with lo han.
Check out the video to learn more.

AIM barleylife products

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The AIM barleylife products include :

* barleylife capsules

* barleylife powder

* barleylife xtra flavored powder

* barleylife xtra single packets

What is Barleylife?

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