In 1971, the National Cancer Act waged a war on cancer. Massive research followed although cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death to this day. Three main treatments are given to people with cancer: surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Other forms of treatment like hormonal therapy, biological therapy and stem cell transplantContinue reading “The Immune System and the Cancer Connection”
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Interview with Lew Hollander: World’s Oldest IronMan Triathlete
Lew Hollander holds the world record for being the oldest person to complete an IronMan Triathlon as well as the record for being the oldest person to complete the IronMan Triathlon Championship in Kona, Hawaii. AIM: You’ve run about 2,000 races, correct? Lew Hollander: That’s an estimation, counting all the little races and the endurance riding.Continue reading “Interview with Lew Hollander: World’s Oldest IronMan Triathlete”
BarleyLife Now with More Chlorophyll
For over three decades, The AIM Companies has sold the finest green juice on the planet–BarleyLife. Made from the raw, leaves of the young barley plant, BarleyLife has helped countless people take control of their health through nutrition. BarleyLife is jam-packed with nutritional gems like beta-carotene, folate, superoxide dismutase, vitamin K, lutonarin and saponarin. But oneContinue reading “BarleyLife Now with More Chlorophyll”
Interview with UFC Fighter and Nitro Welterweight Champ Anton Zafir
Anton Zafir became the Nitro MMA Welterweight champion in 2014 after defeating Corey Nelson by unanimous decision. A year later, Zafir who had been sidelined due to injuries successfully defended his title for the first time by defeating Ryan Heketa in under five minutes. We recently spoke to Zafir about his recent win, his fightingContinue reading “Interview with UFC Fighter and Nitro Welterweight Champ Anton Zafir”
If You’re Not Selling Vegetable Juice, You Should Be
The AIM Companies has provided world-class vegetable juice and business opportunities for over thirty-five years. We were touting the benefits of barley grass, carrot juice and beet juice back in the early 1980’s, long before it was cool. As people became increasingly aware of the gifts bestowed by well-balanced nutrition, they sought out alternatives to sugary sodaContinue reading “If You’re Not Selling Vegetable Juice, You Should Be”
Protein After Exercise Can Lead to Serious Weight Loss
There are a lot of reasons to grab a ProPeas protein shake immediately after your workout. Post-workout protein builds muscle mass and can help you recover from all those push-ups, jumping jacks and kettlebell swings. Now, a new study put forth by the European Journal of Nutrition suggests that downing some protein after exercise might help you loseContinue reading “Protein After Exercise Can Lead to Serious Weight Loss”
Why We Exclusively Use the Fresh Young Leaves of Green Barley
Hard work. Quality. Nature Unadulterated. These are the values infused in every canister of AIM’s BarleyLife. To meet these high standards, we use only the fresh juice from the raw leaves of the young barley plant. This is not because it’s easier. Harvesting the juice from leaves of adult barley grass would be less laborContinue reading “Why We Exclusively Use the Fresh Young Leaves of Green Barley”
Vegetables Linked to Weight Loss Yet Again
In the last year alone, several studies have linked vegetables to weight loss and weight management. Dietary nitrate–found in beets (Red Rush/RediBeets)–may help with thermogenic weight loss. A study in the British Medical Journal discovered that the people who consumed more vegetable flavonoids (BarleyLife Xtra) gained less weight throughout the year and that the thylakoids inContinue reading “Vegetables Linked to Weight Loss Yet Again”
How to Test for Enzymes in your Green Juice
Our state-of-the-art, proprietary processes were designed, in part, to protect the natural enzymes of the plant. Enzymes are proteins, a component of all living things that aid in the processes of turning food into energy which then can be stored until needed, and it is enzymes that do the releasing. Enzymes also aid growth and work toward theContinue reading “How to Test for Enzymes in your Green Juice”
Fiber Routs Gout!
Gout is known as the disease of kings, but there is little regal about it. It’s a painful arthritic condition that causes swelling, discoloration and discomfort in the joints, feet or big toe. Gout occurs when there is a buildup of monsodium urate crystals. These crystals are the source of the painful inflammation. Genetic conditions, alcohol,Continue reading “Fiber Routs Gout!”
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