Traveling has always been one of Donna Eilertsen’s priorities in life. “Basically, I worked hard all my life so that I could afford to travel,” she admitted. “Otherwise, I would have earned just enough to live simply and stay home.” Home is Vancouver, British Columbia, where Donna has lived for over fifty-three years. During those years, she journeyed to her desired destinations all over the worldContinue reading “Staying Healthy on Vacation”
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CoCoa-licious CoCoa LeafGreens
Great-tasting greens can be yours with the new AIM CoCoa LeafGreens™, a blend of four green leaf powders, broccoli sprout powder, and cocoa. This blend is unlike anything else on the market, and the delicious flavor is unlike any green drink you have ever tasted! New cocoa flavor—delicious and nutritious CoCoa LeafGreens adds to the original LeafGreens blend of spinach, barley,Continue reading “CoCoa-licious CoCoa LeafGreens”
Diet Low in Soluble Fiber Linked to Weight Gain
Calories from high-fiber foods have been called “smart calories” because high-fiber foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains tend to be healthier and because fiber fills you up and keeps you feeling full. Likely due to those reasons, a recent study has shown that a high-fiber diet is almost as effective as a calorie-restrictive oneContinue reading “Diet Low in Soluble Fiber Linked to Weight Gain”
Barley Grass Powder Benefits Type 2 Diabetics
With diabetes rising to epidemic proportions worldwide, effective ways of treating this debilitating and often deadly disease are of international importance. Natural supplements rarely receive scientific attention; however, a type 2 diabetes study published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy (2010)1 revealed that barley grass powder “holds promise to be used as a functional food to optimise the health of diabetic subjects.” Researchers atContinue reading “Barley Grass Powder Benefits Type 2 Diabetics”
Fiber vs Diabetes
In 2010, the number of Americans who suffered from diabetes was 26 million. Now health experts believe that number may be nearing thirty million. A whopping 86 million—that’s one third of the US population!—have a condition known as prediabetes, higher than normal blood sugar but not high enough to be classified as fullon type 2 diabetes. Prediabetics will likely develop diabetes if they doContinue reading “Fiber vs Diabetes”
Our Miracle Arrived (Dreams of Parenthood Come True)
Shared by Brittney and David Celski, AIM Preferred Members. AIM played a big role in making our dreams come true when it came to becoming parents. In terms of conceiving, our journey was one of a kind, yet not the easiest for any couple to deal with. David and I have been married for six years and have been trying to conceive sinceContinue reading “Our Miracle Arrived (Dreams of Parenthood Come True)”
5 Nutritional Strategies for Acne
The connections between diet and acne are often overlooked. This is strange due to the fact that one of the most common treatments for acne is prescribing 13-cis-retinoic acid (RA) to suppress sebum in both pill and topical form. This chemical (that sounds like a Star Wars robot) is “a retinoid that could derive from the metabolismContinue reading “5 Nutritional Strategies for Acne”
Young Adults Who Eat Their Fruits and Vegetables Have Fewer Heart Problems Later
The current crop of youthful people, the “Millennials” –those born between 1982 and 2001–are one of the biggest emerging markets in the world. Forbes magazine reports that they prefer cheap and convenient food with the caveat that they are also willing to pay for healthy food and will even go out of their way toContinue reading “Young Adults Who Eat Their Fruits and Vegetables Have Fewer Heart Problems Later”
The Music Plays on Thanks to AIM’s Dynamic Duo
AIM’s Dynamic Duo—AIM BarleyLife® and AIM Herbal Fiberblend®—made a dynamic difference in the life of Stephen Distad. In 1987, at the age of twenty-three, Stephen faced a bright future in the music industry, pursuing a master’s degree in organ church music at Baylor University. Those dreams appeared as if they would be derailed. Stephen developed a severe case of rheumatoid arthritis, andContinue reading “The Music Plays on Thanks to AIM’s Dynamic Duo”
A Strategy for Living Well
Have a plan. This one rule has helped AIM Director Celeste Davis from Merrill, Oregon, grow her AIM business and lead others to health and wellness with AIM products. Her straightforward way to better living is an essential part of her sharing. “People work on systems,” Celeste said. “My strongest suit is helping people develop a system that they can maintain.” ForContinue reading “A Strategy for Living Well”
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