Sales of probiotics have continued to skyrocket over the years among health-conscious individuals. At the same time, an August 2021 survey of 1,004 people revealed that only a small percentage of them understood the relationship of probiotics to a healthy microbiome as well as optimally functioning digestive and immune systems. Overall, there was limited awarenessContinue reading “P–biotic Confusion?”
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The Gale Riders
AIM Directors Kees and Darlene Vandermey are doing their part to make the world a better place from Elmira, Ontario. In doing so, they have set good examples along the way. As independent distributors of AIM products, the Vandermeys have been sharing nutrition that works for years, supporting the health of others as well asContinue reading “The Gale Riders”
The All-Seasons Garden Trio
For the majority of North American AIM Members, it’s the tail end of the harvest season. Autumn weather leads to a time when gardens lie fallow, ready to endure the cold of winter and the long wait until a spring sun gives the signal for new growth. That’s just the way it is season-wise. Farmer’sContinue reading “The All-Seasons Garden Trio”
Fall Through Winter Wellness
As the seasons of lower temperatures fall on the northern climes of the United States and Canada, the cold change in the weather creates an environment that makes a person more susceptible to a cold or the flu. Chilly thermometer readings are a factor in such illnesses. The viruses that cause these ailments thrive evenContinue reading “Fall Through Winter Wellness”
Plant-Based Food and Diabetes
Both America and Canada make November an awareness month for diabetes, a disease that affects over 400 million people around the globe. A connection has been made between poor nutrition and the worldwide rise of type 2 diabetes.1 Considered to be a global epidemic, type 2 diabetes develops when the body is unable to produceContinue reading “Plant-Based Food and Diabetes”
The Science Behind Food as Medicine
These days, we seem to be bombarded from all directions with information from both reliable and unreliable sources. It requires sifting through it all to find convincing evidence based on wisdom not ignorance. Much of this informative bombardment has little impact on our lives unless we are making personal choices that could end up beingContinue reading “The Science Behind Food as Medicine”
The Climb
Life took on a new perspective for AIM Director Char Pelfrey back in 2016, when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Like having a rug tugged viciously from beneath her feet and sending her crashing to the ground, Char found herself in a long, uphill climb to reclaim her health. FacedContinue reading “The Climb”
Immunity versus Autoimmunity
These days, it’s as though a strong immune system has moved to the top of the list of what you need to stay healthy. This has always been true. It’s your primary defense for preventing or limiting infection. And there’s never been a recent time in history that emphasizes this fact more. Simply put, aContinue reading “Immunity versus Autoimmunity “
Walk the Walk
Human beings are not like plants rooted in the ground. Otherwise, we would have good reason to have sedentary lifestyles. There’s no good excuse to live life in this manner even though a device-driven world has had a negative impact on physically active lifestyles. It’s simply a fact that the modern life of TVs, computersContinue reading “Walk the Walk”
Plant-Based Back-to-School Protection
For students who are physically going back to school this month, there is a combination of relief and concern about this return. Things are simply not the same as they were pre-pandemic, and the new normal suggests that we are not out of the woods just yet. Being cautious is a good thing. Preventive strategiesContinue reading “Plant-Based Back-to-School Protection”
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