The popularity of vitamins, minerals, herbs, extracts and other supplements is something that changes over the time, depending on the latest research and trends. The following are some of the most popular ingredients that can be found in the AIM product lineup. 1. ) Multivitamins Supplements that are multivitamins are synthesized in laboratories because youContinue reading “10 Top Supplement Ingredients”
Category Archives: Health
The World of Phytonutrients
Chemicals are often associated with something unnatural or harmful, negatively affecting our health through exposure or consumption. Then again, certain chemicals are essential for good health. If you’re familiar with the periodic table of elements, you might recall some of the symbols for chemicals that are naturally present in the environment. AIM Members may recognizeContinue reading “The World of Phytonutrients”
Nutritional Boost for Winter
Depending on where you live in North America, you may be in the middle of a February freeze, one of the coldest times of the year. And there are chilling reasons why this is so. Interestingly enough, the winter solstice in late December is the day when minimal sun exposure occurs, so it would beContinue reading “Nutritional Boost for Winter”
AIM for a High-Fiber Intake
Everything old is new again, including theories on the benefits of fiber. In 2019, The Lancet revisited the 1969 hypothesis of Denis Burkitt, aka Fiber Man: modern health issues are related to low-fiber intakes.Burkitt recommended at least 50 grams of fiber daily based on his experiences in Africa, where he treated middle-aged Ugandans who consumedContinue reading “AIM for a High-Fiber Intake”
Staying Alkaline
One of the ways you maintain good health is by maintaining a slightly alkaline environment in your body. Acidity creates the ideal atmosphere for disease to flourish. The fact of the matter is that the life of all animals and plants depends on the acid-base balance. Determining alkalinity and acidity involves the measuring of pH:Continue reading “Staying Alkaline”
Peace of Mind for Parents
Shared by Janine Durrant,Blue Diamond DirectorGlenstantia, South Africa It is so valuable to give your children the opportunity to be involved in a routine of taking supplements. It develops a sense of accomplishment and responsibility while delivering a great life lesson for a healthy lifestyle. AIM products such as the Garden Trio can provide parentsContinue reading “Peace of Mind for Parents”
Making the Most of New Year’s Resolutions
When it comes to making a resolution and sticking to it, some of us are better at it than others. Those who are single-minded and follow through with what they resolve to change in their lives are people whom we respect although usually with a side of annoyance from the rest of us who tendContinue reading “Making the Most of New Year’s Resolutions”
Traveling Safely
As the holiday season approaches, plans for visiting family and friends or taking a winter break are on the horizon. Of course, things are a bit different this year. Traveling in traditional ways has changed immeasurably in 2020’s pandemic. If you aren’t going to be behind the wheel yourself, you have to choose your modeContinue reading “Traveling Safely”
As Advertised
The enormous influence that advertising has on poor eating habits goes back a long way and directly ties in with the introduction of processed foods. Before World War II, processed foods were relatively unheard of in North America. Feeding armies in battle led to combat-ready packages of food with a long shelf life. It is believedContinue reading “As Advertised”
Staying Ahead of the Winter Blues
Is it too early in the fall to start talking about winter blues? Given the year that we’ve had so far, maybe the conversation could have started last month to be even better prepared. Depending on where you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the number of daylight hours is growing seasonally smaller, which means lessContinue reading “Staying Ahead of the Winter Blues”
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