Living Well – April 2016

April 2016

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This motivated Ken and me to research the benefits of BarleyLife. It helped to control infection and speed up our patients’ well-being. In 2002, we began suggesting to patients that they take selected AIM products whenever appropriate. We listened to their concerns, and our concern for their well-being made it easy to share the benefits of taking AIM’s nutritional supplements. Besides, we were setting good health examples, being full of energy in spite of the demands of our dental practice.

Building our AIM business over the years led to the honor of being inducted as Chairman’s Club Directors in 2009. It was a remarkable journey, and it was a team effort that got us there. Support, knowledge and faith in AIM products were shared by Members we met at conferences, our downline and, last but not least, the AIM Canada staff.

The key was educating people to change their lifestyles and to take the products on a daily basis. By doing so, AIM nutrition helps alkalize the body, boosts pH back to normal and enables body cells to repair from the inside out. We see the results in the satisfied smiles of our patients, whom we consider to be our friends. And AIM plays a major role in maintaining the health of our family and friends.

In Partnership for Life, Ken and Lanny Donald, Chairman’s Club Directors, Surrey, BC

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We first came across AIM’s juice powder of barley grass back in the 1980s. We bought two canisters, but they just sat on the shelf. In 1995, I had a surgery that kept me bedridden for nine months. Helmut Petrak, a patient of ours with multiple sclerosis, came for treatment at our home-based dentistry, and he was shocked at my poor physical state.

There were a number of good reasons. I had spent years caring for my parents, brother and sister, all of whom had illnesses that led to their early deaths. Stress had taken its toll on me. I had little energy and could hardly move. Arthritis was setting into my hips and knees, causing me constant pain. Eventually, my fingers started locking up. This stopped me from practicing dentistry. I couldn’t even get out of bed.

Helmut and I changed our lifestyles by taking this “green stuff” along with juiced vegetables to improve our nutritional intake. It helped relieve his symptoms of multiple sclerosis and allowed him to go back to work. As for me, after only one week of being on BarleyLife and drinking juiced vegetables, the pain went away. Within two weeks, I was back at work. Of course, this made an impression on Ken and, over time, our entire family began taking AIM products on a regular basis. We are believers.

It was only a matter of time before AIM became an adjunctive part of treating patients. The first instance was with a four-year-old girl with two abscessed teeth. I gave her mother a prescription for antibiotics to reduce the swelling so that the girl could be taken to a pedodontist. I also gave them a canister of BarleyLife. It turned out that this was the only thing the girl took. Although the abscesses remained, the swelling and pain were gone in only two days. I saw the same results a month later in a sixty-year-old patient who also had two abscessed teeth. Both patients had been in so much pain that they had stopped eating. Being able to drink only the greens reduced inflammation and alkalized their body pH, helping to control the pain.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Our AIM Experience 4 Celebrate a Healthy Cell

Environment with AIM 6 Proancynol 2000

When the Show Must Go On 7 The Climb

with Peak Endurance and Red Rush 8 AIMing for a Hip Replacement

9 I’m Like a Spring Chicken10 The Latest Scoop on Fiber11 Believe to Achieve 2016 AIM Conference12 How to Stay Healthy

through Life’s Adversities 13 People & Places: Backyard Brawl14 Red Rush Helps Jake Sitler

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AIM’s Mission & Promise to YouIn April, we celebrate our planet and

the diverse and abundant organisms (like us) that are living well thanks to the goodness and bounty of the natural world. So when selecting wholefood nutritional supplements, the first thing you want to do is to make sure that whatever you choose comes direct from nature and doesn’t contain harmful chemicals that can pollute your body. The AIM Companies knows this. That’s why we only use plants that are tested for the absence of over 300 pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other harmful chemicals. The USDA reports that 50% of foods that are labeled “organically certified” still contain chemical residues. Our Quality Assurance Department will reject any ingredients that test positive. The AIM Companies goes above and beyond to ensure that you receive the highest-quality, healthiest wholefood products and nutritional supplements.

CleansingIf you’re feeling worn out or if you’re

walking around all day in a haze, if you feel bloated, constipated or congested, if you get sick more often than normal or have worsening allergies, it could be due to a toxin buildup. Your body works hard at removing

toxins through organs like the liver, lungs and kidneys, but if you’re eating too much fat, sugar and meat, toxins can begin to accumulate rapidly and may be a real nuisance to your wellbeing. Luckily, there are quite a few nutritional strategies for detoxifying.

FiberFiber is one of the best nutritional tools

for cleansing. Sometimes toxins and other gunk can accumulate inside the walls of your intestines which can prevent you from absorbing valuable nutrients. A healthy dose of deep-cleansing fit ‘n fiber or Herbal Fiberblend may be able to help keep your digestive system running smoothly and your intestine walls gunk- and toxin-free.

Lymphatic Cleanse The lymphatic system is an often

overlooked but highly essential part of the immune system. It acts as a filter for the body’s ubiquitous interstitial flu id, and it also transports fats and vitamins. Herbal Release is the pinnacle of lymphatic cleanses.

ProbioticsThe gut does more than digest food. It’s

also home to a wild environment unlike any other on the planet, the

gut microbiome. And it is estimated that 70% of our immune system is housed in our midsections. All

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those unpleasant, afore mentioned toxin-bringers (sugar, fats, meat, etc.) and things like stress and illness can wreak havoc on your internal environment. That’s why a probiotic like FloraFood is so important. It restores balance to your body by promoting the growth of healthy, natural gut bacteria.

PollutionThe World Health Organization esti-

mates that over 1 million people die each year from the effects of air pollution. Most of those deaths and many related health problems can be tied back to oxidative stress.

Antioxidants High levels of oxidative stress means

that your body is out of balance. When pollution is high, the body becomes inundated with free radicals and cannot produce enough antioxidants to fend them off. That’s why it’s important to reach for an antioxidant supplement like Proancynol 2000 or a wholefood product with a high ORAC score like BarleyLife. Each contains the building blocks of free-radical protection that your body can use to defend itself.

Dietary Nitrate Air pollution has

also been linked to endothelial dys-

func tion (aka dysfunction of the veins), and pollution caused by heavy traffic has been shown to increase blood pressure and decrease blood flow. Scientists tested beet juice to see if it would help to mitigate this phenomenon. When people drank beet juice, their blood flows were unhampered and improved. You can obtain your daily dose of dietary nitrate from Red Rush or RediBeets.

Vitamin C A study published in Epidemiology looked at

subjects who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). On days when the air pollution levels were highest, their symptoms were the worst and many were admitted to the hospital. However, if they had low levels of vitamin C, the chances of a COPD sufferer ending up in the hospital was 1.2 times greater, leading researchers to believe that vitamin C’s antioxidant properties offered some protection against the pollution. And you can find vitamin C in Peak Endurance and BarleyLife Xtra.

Sun Damage Although humans, animals and all the plants

need sunlight to survive, too much of a good thing can be a bit dangerous and unpleasant. That’s why it’s important to be responsible about soaking up those vitamin D-filled rays. One nutritional tip for keeping your skin healthy and young in the sun is through the use of omega-3 fatty acids. Sun damage can cause wrinkles, and omega-3s may help reduce inflammatory compounds that speed up the

wrinkling process. Get your essen tial fatty acids from AIMega.

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When you are a professional singer, your livelihood depends on the show going on no matter how you feel. That is a major part of being a performer in the music industry. Georgiann Gibson knows this all too well as a soprano who sings classical music. Even so, there are times when her vocal health is challenged.

One of the health threats to singers like Georgiann is the common cold with its detrimental effects on the voice. However, she has the protection of AIM Proancynol® 2000 to combat vocal enemies.

For Georgiann, Proancynol 2000 delivers a wealth of antioxidants from its seven ingredients, boosting her immune system that protects against invaders, such as free radicals, toxins and viruses.

One of the ingredients is N-acetyl cysteine, a powerful antioxidant that also acts as a mucolytic, having a thinning effect on mucus secretions. “I’ve been using Proancynol 2000 for over nine years now,” Georgiann explained. “I take it to reduce phlegm and eliminate the start of a cold, sore throat, congestion and mucus.”

For prevention, Georgiann takes 2 capsules daily. But when she feels something coming on, she will take up to 9 capsules a day for an entire week. “It literally knocks it right out so that I can go on singing,” she stated. “It’s a miracle!”

In fact, one week before a heavily advertised show, Georgiann got so sick with a bad cold that her voice teacher told her the only way she could perform would be to take steroids. Instead, she upped her intake of Proancynol 2000 and was able to deliver a stellar performance.

When you are a singer with a product as good as Proancynol on your side, you want people to know about it. Georgiann often tells other singers about how well it works for her. “If they are sick, I tell them to step up the amount they take for at least a week,” she said. “For me, it clears out the phlegm, so I can hit the high notes, which come out clearly without any problem. Proancynol 2000 has saved many performances.”

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In July 2015, Dimitri attempted to climb to the steep summit of Banff’s Mount Rundle—an elevation gain of 5,175 feet. This Preferred Member in Edmonton, Alberta, had AIM on his side. As for the fear factor, Dimitri admitted, “I’m really afraid of heights.”

Dimitri has been taking a variety of AIM products, including BarleyLife, since he was a young boy. He and his family had been introduced to “Nutrition that Works” by AIM Director Janet Breitkreutz.

A few days before the climb, Janet recommended that he take Peak Endurance and Red Rush. “I needed all the help I could get,” Dimitri acknowledged. “My friends and I made a pact in the spring to get in shape for the climb, but it never happened for me. I’m thirty-four now. I used to be quite athletic and fit, but I never kept that up.” At the same time, Dimitri had resolved to, “. . . push until I get to the top. I know myself. Even if I’m hurting, I’m not going to stop.”

The day arrived, and suddenly the peak loomed before Dimitri and his five friends. The idea was to scramble: climbing to the top without ropes. “The mountain went from flat to immediate elevation,” Dimitri stated. “Most of the guys were starting to hurt. Not even a quarter of the way up, I looked like someone was pouring water on me; I was sweating so badly.”

At midway, Dimitri continued to feel the burn, but each time it would go away after a few minutes of rest. “I didn’t feel any muscle cramping or gasping for breath,” he stated. “I was sipping water and Peak Endurance all the way up. Earlier I had taken one bottle of Red Rush, which really helped my breathing.”

At one point, the trail unexpectedly narrowed, and Dimitri felt his legs buckle at the sight of a vertical 1,000-foot drop. “I could feel my backpack tipping me over the edge. I had to lie down on the ground and was too scared to move,” Dimitri recalled. “Even though I could see the mountaintop, I really felt that was the end of the climb for me. All I could think about was my wife Jamie and our daughter Zarah, and what would happen to them if I fell.” One of Dimitri’s buddies encouraged him with the news that the path widened just ahead. Slowly, Dimitri moved through his fear and continued the climb.

When the group was only 400 feet from the peak—still at least an hour’s climb—dark clouds began moving in and thunder sounded. The risk of being caught on a sheer peak in a storm ended the ascent for half the group. “We were so close,” Dimitri exclaimed, “but it just wasn’t worth the risk to my family.” The remaining three who reached the top were fortunate. The storm passed them by.

“The truth is,” Dimitri added, “I was out of water and Peak Endurance for the descent. If I had tried going to the top, I never would have made it down the mountain. God was taking care of me.”

The days following the climb were not as painful as Dimitri had expected. “I thought I

wouldn’t be able to move the next day,” he explained, “but I was okay. The other guys were really sore, looking like they had been horseback riding.” Dimitri believes his recovery had a lot to do with taking AIM products. “They’re amazing!”

with Peak Endurance and Red Rush

There are those who face their fears and push themselves beyond their physical limitations. Dimitri Perera happens to be one of those individuals.

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Over the past twenty-five years, I’ve had many opportunities to offer consultations to people who were facing physical challenges. I have learned so much about regaining and maintaining health. Personal experience really is the best teacher.

About eight years ago, I was on a bicycle outing that ended in a backward fall and a fractured hip. The pins that held my hip together worked perfectly. But last year, they were damaged in a fall from wearing high heels on a bare floor, beginning the onset of trauma-related arthritis in the hip joint.

My orthopedic surgeon said it was an easy thing to fix with a hip replacement. I decided to do some research while increasing certain AIM products to see if I could make a difference. Unfortunately, the damage was too great for nutrition to fully correct. However, the months I spent improving my diet and adjusting my supplement intake contributed to my overall health in anticipation of surgery.

Early on, I doubled my intake of BarleyLife. I have always made my own carrot juice, but this time I discovered the joy of spooning out Just Carrots powder into my glass along with a generous spoonful of RediBeets. It’s so much easier than splashing carrot and beet juice all over the place. The wholefoods of the AIM Garden Trio are delicious together. For good measure, I added two scoops of CalciAIM, an absorbable calcium powder I knew I would need since the surgery involved cutting my leg bone and using it to secure the new hip joint. These four products became my morning “drink” in 32 oz. of distilled water.

On the day of the surgery, I was not allowed anything but clear liquid from midnight until the afternoon operation. Since AIM products have no fiber, mixing them in water produced a liquid packed with nutrition. I wasn’t hungry for a minute.

Taking Herbal Fiberblend while coming up on the surgery prevented any bowel issues afterward. Catheterization during surgery is routine, so I planned on taking two CranVerry+ capsules daily after surgery to prevent urinary tract or bladder infections. What a comfort it is to have a regular arsenal of weapons to protect me!

The operation turned out to be quick and successful. The lessons I learned in recovery are important ones:

How do you regularly walk for rehab therapy when you are in pain but don’t want to take medications?

How do you make yourself drink plenty of water when it requires frequent trips to the bathroom?

How do you resist the temptation to turn off your brain and place yourself in the hands of doctors?

I believe that when you are working with the medical community, it is important to state your goals and compromise when necessary. If the doctor is willing, work toward using natural solutions. My doctor agreed wholeheartedly that the best patients are the ones who have educated themselves, are convinced surgery is the right path and are emotionally and physically ready to tackle the recovery. We

became a team for my benefit.

Finally, I praise the Lord for Gene, my health-minded husband, who blessed me with his loving care throughout this entire experience.

Shared by Nancy Bulka, Royal Emerald Director in Westland, Michigan

AIMing for a Hip Replacement


Today, AIM Member Maria Sipple of Dayton, Ohio is painting her kitchen white with a touch of blue around the trim. She’s seventy-five years old and retired, a mother, married for fifty-four years, who raised five kids and worked part-time jobs at an insurance agency and a bank. She still likes to remain active, doing exercise around the house, visiting her friends and family and helping her twin sister who has health problems.

“My kids think I’m a tough old bird. I tell them, ‘don’t forget it,’” she said. But for over the last decade, Maria struggled with diabetes and glaucoma, problems that she says she inherited from her father. Her ankles would swell up painfully from the diabetes and pressure had built up around her eyes due to the glaucoma. She was even scheduled for eye surgery.

“I went to my eye doctor. I was supposed to have surgery. They asked me if I wanted to wait three months to see what happened. I said ‘Sure. Who wants to have surgery?’”

About that time, she met with AIM Director Barbara Snodgrass, Maria’s friend since high school. Barbara shared AIM’s BarleyLife and GlucoChrom, demonstrating how to best use the products.

“Barb was doing well. I just wanted to follow suit,” Maria said.

Around Christmastime, Maria went back to the doctor, and the swelling in her eye had gone down. They told her that she

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I’m Like a Spring Chickenno longer needed the procedure. She attributes her success to the AIM products, specifically BarleyLife and GlucoChrom.

“I was just thrilled which anyone would be. And I am also thrilled about GlucoChrom. I used to have swelling in my ankles from diabetes. Now I have very little swelling. My A1C has gone down, and my doctor even took me off one of my medications. I don’t like to take pills. I wish I could get rid of my diabetes, but I can’t. So I’m just doing what I can.”

Maria has introduced BarleyLife to her children who are also taking it. She now uses Mag-nificence spray and RediBeets. She says she feels more energetic than ever.

“You try to do everything you can to stay in the best health that you can. At my age, who knows what tomorrow is going to bring. So I don’t sit around. I’m like a spring chicken, very happy. The secret of life is to stay as active as you can and do it for yourself. Well, I’m doing it for myself.”

General Sessions to be streamed live.

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Our favorite carbohydrate is making headlines again. Best known for its ability to promote good digestive health and combat cholesterol, fiber has been one of the main staples of a healthy diet since diets were invented. And yet, still, new discoveries are being made all the time. Here are some of the latest:

Fiber May Help Prevent Lung Diseases

A study published in the January issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society examined data gathered in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. They found that of the people who consumed the most fiber, — more than 17.5 grams of fiber daily—68.3% had normal lung function and that only 14.8% had airway restriction. In comparison, of those who consumed the least fiber—less than 10.75 grams—50.1% had normal lung function and 29.8% had airway restriction. The researchers cite fiber’s ability to combat inflammation and regulate the gut microbiome as the source of the possible health benefits.

A Low-Fiber Diet May Damage Gut Flora for Generations

This study comes to us from the July 2015 issue of Nature. Scientists fed mice low-fiber diets and found that certain strains of gut bacteria died off. These bacteria did not reappear when the mice were re-administered a high-fiber diet. After four mouse generations, most of the beneficial strains of gut bacteria had gone extinct due to the low-fiber diets. (This is another good reason for people to take FloraFood, too!)

Avoiding Fiber May Cause Crohn’s Disease to Flare Up

Researchers surveyed over 1,100 Crohn’s Disease sufferers about the behavior of their disease and their diets. From the data that they collated, they were able to determine that patients were approximately 40% less likely to have a disease flare up when they did not avoid high-fiber foods compared to those that did. In general, Crohn’s Disease sufferers who consumed the most fiber were the least likely to have flare ups period, according to the research published in the December 2015 issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

More Indication that Fiber Contributes to Weight Loss

According to a story published in the Washington Post, Under Armour—the athletic apparel company—looked at data from 427,000 of its MyFitnessPal app users who lost weight. Those who came closest to their weight-loss goals showed nearly identical data when compared to those who did not achieve optimum weight-loss results: similar calories consumed, protein, fat, carbs and exercise. The only difference, those who slimmed down most ate about 29% more fiber.

The AIM Companies provides fiber through two amazing supplements: Herbal Fiberblend and fit ‘n fiber. Both are effective ways of adding fiber to the diet to aid with weight manage-ment and digestive health. They can be combined into one potent super-fiber formula that tastes fantastic!

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2016 AIM CONFERENCE

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Agenda*Wednesday, May 1810:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration – Versailles Ballroom Foyer6:00 – 9:00 p.m. AIM Welcome Dinner and Program

Thursday, May 196:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast – Windsor Ballroom8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session – Believe to Achieve! – Versailles Ballroom Reflections of the AIM Journey, Dennis Itami, AIM President & CEO Impossible is Nothing, Peter van Kets, AIM Member, Inspirational Speaker Believe in Your Business, Joan van Rensburg, AIM Chairman’s Club Director 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – Windsor Ballroom11:30 – 1:00 p.m. AIM Member Leadership Team Luncheon – invitation only1:00 – 4:30 p.m. General Session – Believe to Achieve! – Versailles Ballroom Goal Setting Sharing Your Successful Business Story GoBarleyLife Marketing Platform On-line Tools Self-Help Videos Compensation Plan Video 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Elite Directors Dinner Program – Vienna

Friday, May 206:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast – Windsor8:00 – 12:00 p.m. General Session – Believe to Achieve! – Versailles Ballroom Connecting the Dots – Peter van Kets Believe in Your Products11:45 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – Windsor1:00 – 3:00 p.m. General Session – Believe to Achieve! – Versailles Ballroom Believe in your Products! continued3:00 p.m. Free evening 5:00 p.m. Chairman’s Club Directors Dinner Show at Dolly Parton Dixie Stampede

Saturday, May 217:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast – Windsor9:00 a.m. GoBarleyLife Marketing Platform Workshop10:00 a.m. Butterfly Palace outing - Members to provide their own transportation. 5:30 – 10 p.m. ‘Reflections of a Diamond’ Gala Dinner/Program – Versailles Ballroom

Sunday, May 227:00 – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast (at your leisure) – Windsor Ballroom9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Non-denominational Member Church Service – Munich

*Subject to change without notice.

May 18-22, 2016

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Here is a little of what I have learned over the years, right up to how AIM helped me stay healthy through 2015: one of the most difficult years of my life.

In June 2006, Rita Vandertil (AIM Star Sapphire Director) convinced me to become an AIM Member even though I had no real health issues. I ordered three each of Herbal Fiberblend and BarleyLife. To be perfectly honest, I did not like them. It took a year to finish the canisters. That is when Rita called me and asked if I wanted more.

Later in 2007, my naturopath told me my digestive system was not working very well. After doing some reading, I learned again that my digestion was not good and then discovered

something that would help: barley grass powder. So the stuff I actually disliked turned out to be what I really needed. This is where my journey with AIM truly began.

I took BarleyLife faithfully and began to see amazing changes within weeks. I had more energy, so the need to sleep in the afternoon went away. My sinus problems cleared up, and my constant hunger ended. There were changes in my food choices; I enjoyed vegetables a lot more.

In the following weeks, I found myself asking God what He wanted me to do with my life. A teacher by profession but unable to get on the teacher list, I was not content with being an educational assistant. So I prayed, and that was when Rita called to ask me if I wanted to become an AIM Preferred Member. I sensed the Holy Spirit prompting me to do so and to tell others about BarleyLife.

In 2008, I went to the convention in Norfolk, Virginia, and I learned from AIM Chairman’s Club Director Mary Ann Shearer that cravings for sweet things meant I was not eating enough fruit while cravings for salty, fatty things meant I was not getting enough essential fatty acids.

By now, my husband Richard was regularly taking the Garden Trio. Like

How to Stay Healthy through Life’s Adversities

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me, he noticed that he had more energy. Previously, we both would get sick and have to take time off work. That trend stopped, especially for Richard.

As AIM introduced new products over the years, we began taking more ‘Nutrition that Works!’ such as LeafGreens, which reduced my knee pain and Richard’s allergies. Proancynol 2000 and Red Rush helped us to overcome jet

lag on our frequent visits to see family in South Africa.

In December 2013, I watched the AIM webinar by AIM Director Celeste Davis on cleansing in the new year. The key was to create a new default: new

habits that you do when stress levels rise. This provided me with healthy habits that I applied throughout 2014.

This lifestyle came in handy as both of our children decided to get married in May 2015: two weddings in the same month! During the months leading up

to the weddings, Richard and I never got sick. But what we did not know at the time was that we were at the beginning of an unimaginable journey.

Richard had his regular medical checkup in early April. A lump in his neck required tests, x-rays and scans. In late May, he was diagnosed with melanoma. Richard went through an operation, radiation and chemotherapy, but the cancer had metastasized to his brain. Throughout this ordeal and until the day God took him from this earth to be with Him, Richard looked well and enjoyed quality of life. I, too, maintained my health and continued to take my Garden Trio, Red Rush, PrepZymes, FloraFood and AIMega.

After the trauma and stress of Richard’s illness and death, my body tried very hard to get sick. My throat was sore and I was really tired, but it never went past that. I believe that I had created a new default, a different system to live my life by, and I was giving my body what it needed to stay healthy. Testimonials should not be construed as representing results that everyone can achieve.

Snake River CrossFit / Red Rush Backyard BrawlJanuary 23 l Nampa, Idaho

Snake River CrossFit, owned by AIM Members Frank and Michaela Beauvais, held the 2nd annual Backyard Brawl in Nampa, Idaho, on January 23, 2016. More than 110 athletes—all fueled by Red Rush—competed in a three-heat event comprised of weightlifting, pull-ups, rowing and other grueling tasks. The Backyard Brawl started early in the morning with the women’s scaled and Rx divisions and ended in the afternoon with the men’s Rx and scaled. Winners received cold, hard cash, Red Rush as well as prize packages that included healthy meals and gift certificates from local businesses. Red Rush athlete Jedidiah Snelson (who is wheelchair bound) won the able-bodied men’s scaled division. A great time was had by all.


Shared by Jake Sitler, Red Rush Athlete and AIM Member

Nerves are a weird feeling for bike racers; sometimes they echo inside your body, pounding at your surface to the point that you can’t think of anything but the race that lies ahead. Or sometimes, those nerves are a shell of what they’ve been in the past, and confidence reigns supreme. Regardless, nerves are something that you need to embrace to ensure success and clarity when under the pressure of the winning move or breakaway.

Once that first pedal stroke starts, the nerves dissipate and all you’re left with is your preparation. For many, there’s not one right way to prepare for a bike race; each and every day, we have unlimited options and workouts to choose from. Thankfully as pros, time and flexibility are on our side, therefore we have different days to recover, different body types, different strengths, different weaknesses, and different goals.

But if there is one thing that ALL athletes could benefit from, it is Red

Athlete/AIM MemberRed Rush

Rush. When my nerves are at their highest (1-2 hours before), I typically sip on a Red Rush to help overcome my pre-race jitters, and narrow in on the task ahead. Red Rush is different from its competitors because it doesn’t contain caffeine. I like this aspect because I really enjoy pre-race coffee, so I don’t need to worry about my heart exploding out of my chest.

I’m not going to sit here and explain the scientific part of it (I’ll leave that to the experts), but I do know that it makes a difference. The nitrates in Red Rush have always helped me

to push that little bit extra in a race or super hard workout. I always make sure to take Red Rush with me when I’m traveling, and am super-fortunate that it can be a part of my pre-race routine. I really look forward to a great 2016 with my team Astellas Pro Cycling, and thanks to Red Rush, I know I already am headed in the right direction.

Red Rush Helps Jake Sitler Narrow in on Task


Reserve Your Seat for 5th Annual Raw Truth Wellness Morning When: Saturday, April 23, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, South Carolina.

Speakers: Lere Robinson, nutritional consultant and living well coach; Dr. Jessica Floyd, neurologist and Tina Wilkerson, owner of Elite Personal Training.

Organizer: Leré Robinson, AIM Star Sapphire Director. Register online at www.aliveagainonline.com. $10.00 fee before April 17; $12 fee April 18-23.

Register for one-hour teleclasses by calling 1-800-456-2462, Option 1.

Apr 5 Treat Emergencies With Food, Not Drugs (548.004) Celeste Davis, AIM Director and Living Well Coach Tuesday, April 5, 11:00 a.m. MT

Apr 19 What Green Nutrition Can Do For You (568.004) – taught in Chinese Dr. Yu-Shiaw Chen, AIM Chairman’s Club Director, Biochemist, Certified Nutritionist, Author, Living Well Coach Tuesday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. MT

No teleclasses will be held in May.

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News & Meetings

To register, email AIMWeb [email protected] or login to AIM’s website,

www.theaimcompanies.com and click on Webinars under the Events tab. *Different day and/or time.Apr. 6 Armed With AIM … Your First

Line Of Defense Gene Blaingame, AIM Royal Emerald Director Wednesday, Apr. 6, 1:00 p.m. MT

Apr. 7 Your 90-Day Plan … Let’s Plan It Together! Joan van Rensburg, AIM Chairman’s Club Director Thursday, Apr. 7, 11:00 a.m. MT / 8:00 p.m. SAT

Apr. 13 The Good & Bad of Cholesterol And Its Role In The Body Tami Cole, AIM Director Wednesday, Apr. 13, 1:00 p.m. MT

Apr. 14 Natural Help For ADHD, Sleep Problems, Stress And Old Age! Mary-Ann Shearer, AIM Chairman’s Club Director Thursday, Apr. 14, 11:00 a.m. MT / 8:00 p.m. SAT

Apr. 20 Greening Up The Family Dr. John Shewfelt, AIM Chairman’s Club Director Wednesday, Apr. 20, 1:00 p.m. MT

Apr. 21 Go Pro … 7 Steps To Becoming A Network Marketing Professional Joan van Rensburg, AIM Chairman’s Club Director Thursday, Apr. 21, 11:00 a.m. MT / 8:00 p.m. SAT

Apr. 27 GMO’s: What They Are And Should We Be Concerned Raema Salmon, AIM Director Wednesday, Apr. 27, 11:00 a.m. MT

No webinars will be held in May.

Webinars

Vibrant Living Meetings in Ontario, Canada

Where & When: Listowel, Ontario • May 27-28, 2016 Barrie, Ontario • June 4, 2016 Other locations/dates to be announced

Speakers: Joan van Rensburg, AIM Chairman’s Club Director and Chrysalis Leader; Dr. John Shewfelt, AIM Chairman’s Club Director and Chiropractor.

More information coming in the May Living Well magazine.

AIM Call Center Month-end HoursYou can place your month-end qualifying

orders with an AIM Call Center representative on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. MT to noon by calling 1-800-456-2462.

You can order AIM products anytime at www.theaimcompanies.com. Your online April month-end qualifying orders count until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, April 30.

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