Why Anti aging ?  When I saw a report recently about the baby boomers.  It said that 10,000 boomers are estimated to turn 65 each day for the next several years.  That is why so many companies are coming out with anti aging products.  From creams to jells and everything in between.  How does one find what is best for them?  Through education and learning more about them.  Many I think just buy it and try it.  There are a number of products to choose from too.  The key is to start with diet and exercise.  Getting the proper nutrition is key to fighting aging.  Choosing to cleanse the body of harmful toxins is also helpful.  We are exposed to toxins everyday, its in our foods, water, and the air we breathe.

That is one of reasons that nutritional cleansing is a great way to cleanse the body of toxins, while replenishing it with the nutrition it needs.  Then we should look at vitamin supplements.  There are many of these to choose from too.  But to stay with anti aging.  Find one that is formulated with age defying nutrition that supports telomeres.  Like Isagenix Ageless Essentials with Product B.  Besides all the products that support anti aging through nutrition and cleansing.  There is also the Isadermix Skincare line.  Then there is the Ageless Renewal Serum, that many seem to love.  Many are sharing their testimonies on how these products have change and improved their lives.  Will you be one of the next ones that will share your life changing results?

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It seems like more and more athletes are using Isagenix now.  Many world class athletes are finding out why others have added Isagenix to their programs and decided to try it as well.

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Like many of you I follow lots of sources for healthy information.  One of these sources is Dr Mercola.  Here is his article on the artificial sweetner neotame!

 

One of the more recent toxic additions to our food supply is the artificial sweetener called Neotameⁱ.

In the European Union, where it was approved as a flavor enhancer as of November 2010, it is known by its “E number,” E961ⁱⁱ.

Made by NutraSweet (a former division of Monsanto and the original manufacturer of aspartame), neotame is 13,000 times sweeter than table sugar, and about 30 times sweeter than aspartame.

It’s based on the aspartame formula—despite the fact that 80 percent of all FDA complaints pertain to adverse reactions from aspartame.

Neotame is essentially aspartame plus 3,3-dimethylbutylⁱⁱⁱ–the presence of which ends up reducing the production of phenylalanine, which allegedly makes it safe for those suffering from phenylketonuria (PKU).

(Hence neotame does not need to bear a PKU warning label like aspartame.)

Unfortunately, it may actually be an even more potent and dangerous neurotoxin, immunotoxin and excitotoxin than aspartame.

Proponents of neotame claim that increased toxicity is of no concern because less of it is needed to achieve the desired effect.

Still, Monsanto’s own pre-approval studies of neotame revealed adverse reactions, and there were no independent studies that found neotame to be safe.

On August 16, 2000, the law firm of Hartman & Craven filed comments on the neotame docket pertaining to the lack of safety data submitted in support of neotame^iv, stating in part:

“A food additive petition has been submitted to the FDA for the artificial sweetener neotame. In that petition, the sponsor claims the data presented demonstrate that the compound produces no adverse effects at a dose of 1000 mg/kg/day in the rat. The sponsor also claims that the product should be safe for patients with diabetes. A review of the data submitted to the FDA does not support these conclusions.

In fact, no safe human usage level can be determined based on the submitted data. The animal experimental evidence indicates a toxic effect on growth. The clinical evidence raises concerns about glucose control in patients with diabetes.

Searches for an explanation resolving the adverse findings leave no clear acceptable answers that would insure the safety of the public but does stimulate speculation on questions relating to possible liver effects.”

Is Neotame Allowed in Organics?

While some writers have made the claim that neotame is allowed in organic foods, there does not appear to be any supporting evidence for this. Ditto for the rumor that it doesn’t have to be listed on the label. For example, according to a recent article on Sott.net^v:

“Neotame was approved by the FDA for general use in July 2002 … The FDA loosened all labeling requirements for Neotame as part of a large-scale effort to make it a near-ubiquitous artificial sweetener, to be found on the tabletop, in all prepared foods, even in organics. It simply does not have to be included in the ingredient list.”

The Cornucopia Institute wrote a rebuttal to this internet rumor last year, stating^vi:

“Organic foods cannot contain synthetic additives, unless these additives have been petitioned and approved to appear on the National List of Approved and Prohibited Substances (7 CFR 205.605). Emily Brown Rosen, Standards Specialist at the USDA’s National Organic Program, writes about neotame: “For organic food, all additives must appear on the National List.” Neotame has never been petitioned or approved for inclusion on the National List, and therefore cannot legally be added to organic foods.

We see no evidence, and see no reason to suspect, that any organic certifying agents would allow organic food manufacturers to violate the federal standards by adding this synthetic sweetener.

Moreover, as a direct food additive, neotame must be listed on the ingredients label, contrary to suggestions that this could be added to food in a stealth-like manner (21 CFR 101.100). We have not seen any evidence to suggest that neotame is being added covertly to organic foods. Not only would organic manufacturers be breaking the law by adding this synthetic sweetener to organic foods, they would also be breaking the law by not including Neotame on the ingredient label.”

Why is Neotame Dangerous?

That said, my recommendation for neotame is similar to that for aspartame, which is: avoid it at all costs if you care about your health. Neotame is like aspartame on steroids, so while you want to avoid both, neotame appears to be more toxic. One way of avoiding all artificial sweeteners is to purchase foods bearing the USDA 100% Organic label. I don’t believe there’s any reason to suspect organic foods will contain neotame.

I’ve previously expounded on the many health dangers of aspartame, and all of those dangers apply equally to neotame. But as if aspartame wasn’t bad enough, NutraSweet “improved” the aspartame formula by adding 3,3-dimethylbutyraldehyde, which blocks enzymes that break the peptide bond between aspartic acid and phenylalanine, thereby reducing the availability of phenylalanine. This eliminates the need for a warning on labels directed at people who cannot properly metabolize phenylalanine.

Neotame is also more stable at higher temperatures than aspartame, so it’s approved for use in a wider array of food products, including baked goods.

However, one of the byproducts your body creates by breaking down aspartame is formaldehyde, which is extremely toxic to your health even in very small doses^vii. Furthermore, in a search of PubMed.gov, the U.S. National Library of Medicine, which has over 11 million medical citations, neotame fails to include any double-blind scientific studies on toxicity in humans or animals. If neotame was indeed completely safe to ingest, you would think the NutraSweet Company would have published at least one double-blind safety study in the public domain?

Well, they haven’t… Why not?

In and of itself, 3,3-dimethylbutyraldehyde is categorized as both highly flammable and an irritant, and carries risk statements for handling including irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system^viii. Does this sound like something that belongs inside your body?

How Did these Chemicals Get Approved for Human Consumption?

Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could rightfully be accused of being a “subsidiary” of the Monsanto Company. When you realize just how many Monsanto executives and employees who have migrated into positions of power within the FDA and other government agencies, a truly disturbing picture emerges of the foxes guarding the henhouse.

The FDA is packed by pro-business, pro-corporation advocates who often have massive conflicts of interest when it comes to protecting the health of the public. In fact, the revolving door between private industry and government oversight agencies is so well established these days, it has become business as usual to read about scandal, conflicts of interest and blatant pro-industry bias, even when it flies in the face of science or the law.

Aspartame and Neotame—a Dieters WORST Enemy?

One of the most effective marketing and PR tactics for artificial sweeteners has been the claim that they help in the battle against obesity. Unfortunately, they don’t. In fact, the research and the epidemiologic data suggest the opposite is true, and that artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and neotame tend to lead to weight gain.

As I’ve often said, there’s more to weight gain or weight loss than mere calorie intake.

One reason for aspartame and neotame’s potential to cause weight gain is because phenylalanine and aspartic acid – the two amino acids that make up 90 percent of aspartame and are also present in neotame — are known to rapidly stimulate the release of insulin and leptin; two hormones that are intricately involved with satiety and fat storage. Insulin and leptin are also the primary hormones that regulate your metabolism. So although you’re not ingesting calories in the form of sugar, aspartame and neotame can still raise your insulin and leptin levels. Elevated insulin and leptin levels, in turn, are two of the driving forces behind obesity, diabetes, and a number of our current chronic disease epidemics.

Over time, if your body is exposed to too much leptin, it will become resistant to it, just as your body can become resistant to insulin, and once that happens, your body can no longer “hear” the hormonal messages instructing your body to stop eating, burn fat, and maintain good sensitivity to sweet tastes in your taste buds. So, you remain hungry; you crave sweets, and your body stores more fat… Leptin-resistance also causes an increase in visceral fat, sending you on a vicious cycle of hunger, fat storage and an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and more.

Neotame Added to Cattle Feed to Fatten Livestock…

If you want more proof that artificial sweeteners like neotame are not a dieter’s best friend, consider this: neotame is actually used as a substitute for molasses in cattle feed. The product is marketed as “Sweetos” in India.  The makers of Neotame, in partnership with an Indian health care company called EnSigns Health Care Pvt Ltd, introduced the neotame-laced cattle feed sweetener back in October 2010^ix. According to the press release:

“Sweetos is an economical substitute for molasses. Sweetos guarantees the masking of unpleasant tastes and odor and improves the palatability of feed. This product will be economical for farmers and manufacturers of cattle feed. It can also be used in mineral mixture,” said Craig Petray, CEO, The NutraSweet Company, a division of Searle, which is a part of Monsanto.

… “We are in talks with the animal husbandry department to reach out to farmers and are trying to tie up with extension services with co-operative societies as well. Cattle consume more fodder when mixed with Sweetos. This product has great export potential as well,” said Mohan Nair, chairman, Ensigns Health Care.” [Emphasis mine.]

This brings up several disturbing facts… Not only are some countries now producing animal products that are potentially laced with neotame residues, but they’re clearly stating that the “diet” sweetener increases the amount of fodder consumed by the animals, so how exactly is it supposed to help you lose weight? Loss of appetite control is never a good thing when you’re trying to lose weight, and the statement made about Sweetos fodder speaks volumes about neotame’s impact on your appetite.

 

 

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How many people fail at diets?  They say 98% fail.  That is why many don’t even bother with diets.  The truth is in what we eat.  We eat many of the wrong things.  Some also eat for emotional reasons.  There are many tricks that can help us shed a few pounds and simple to follow.  When you go for a cold drink instead of a soda, drink water.  By just cutting a few sodas out will make a big difference.  Don’t snack after dinner.  I did this myself to drop a few pounds.  There are many more to I am sure.

Here are some other things to look at.  We should buy and eat more organic foods when possible.  After seeing a report on pink slime in ground beef, done by ABC.  It makes you wonder what is really safe these days.  There have been several to, like Food Inc. and Food Matters.  Which both shed light on the food industry and the USDA.  I just watched Hungry For Change , which was done by those that did Food Matters.  After watching these it makes you see things in a new light.  It made me what buy organic from sources like beyond organic.  The point is when we eat right our bodies work the way they were designed to.  That is why it is important  to also take a high quality vitamin supplement like Ageless Essentials from Isagenix.

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How to eat healthier, is not easy these days!  In fact it takes a lot of effort.  With all the additives in foods it is hard to know what is good for you and what is not.  Then there so much information out there.  It can be overwhelming.  Over the years I have read many books on diets and exercise.  There were a couple of authors that impacted me.  These are Jordan Rubin and Dr. Don Colbert.  They have both written several books.  It matters what we eat.  We need to cut back on the fast foods, sodas, and sugar.  There are all kinds of things we can give up to make our diets more healthier.  One thing that one should look at is organic foods.  Check out your local farmers market and buy from local farmers that grow organic.  The other thing is to take a multi-vitamin supplement.

Many are moving to an organic diet, by buying organic raised and grown foods.  Some have found it to be expensive too.  There is an answer to this, it is Beyond Organic.  Beyond Organic is a new company founded by Jordan Rubin.  Be sure to check out Jordan’s story too!  This will tell why he started Beyond Organic.  One of the benefits of Beyond Organic is that you  can get the products at wholesale.  This is just one tip on how to eat healthier!

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Are you taking adaptogens  to relieve stress yet?  I heard Montel Williams say how he uses a three root (adaptogen) tea.  When looking to add adaptogens to your diet.  One should look at Isagenix’s  Ionix Supreme.  This formulation has natures answer to stress.  Lets face it we live in a time were many battle with stress on a daily basis.  When taking adaptogens studies have found that not only to reduce stress and fatigue, but also improves focus and attention.

Athletes are using adaptogens to increase endurance and recover quickly.  These naturally help the body reduce stress.  There are many people that have found the benefits of adaptogens.   Whether it is the three root tea or anther formula.  Everyone can benefit from the use of adaptogens.  When looking at adaptogen formulas be sure to check Ionix Supreme from Isagenix

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How to rekindle your dreams.  Many of us lose track or the focus of our dreams as we go through life.  We all had such big dreams when growing up as a child.  We wanted to be Doctors, Lawyers, and a host of other professions.  Some of us went to college or trade schools, while others didn’t even finish high school.  What happened to those dreams you had as a child?  I am sure like many of you, that life got in the way of the dreams we had.  Our jobs or careers got in the way with all the long hours we put in.  Leaving not much time to pursue our dreams let alone to think about them.  Then we start a family and live paycheck to paycheck.  Then we just are going through life and our dreams seem to fad away.

That is were I was, until a little over ten years ago someone shared a new concept with me.  It was network marketing.  I caught the vision of this concept.  It actually got me to think, “what if?”.  It restored my hope in my dreams again.  I had no hope of seeing my dreams come to pass before this.  The only way I could see out was by winning the lottery or something.

So I get started and tell all my friends and family.  They thought I had lost my mind and I only got one customer.  Out of my whole family only one.  I didn’t care, I was to busy trying to find more people to share this with.  I knew that it would work.  Well long story short I lasted two years with that company.  A short time after I left, I heard the company went under.  Over the next few years I went through a few more companies searching for the one.  In late 2007 I found it.  It was Isagenix.  Then in 2008, I got distracted by another opportunity and our team more to it.   Thinking  the grass was greener on the other side.  After a year and half away from Isagenix, I returned and realized what a mistake it was to leave in the first place.

If you are in an opportunity make sure you are watering your grass.  Learn all you can and never stop learning.  Get a hold of your vision and share it with others.  My vision is to: 1. end world hunger.  2 save families homes from foreclosure 3. to partner with others that share vision.  Then to add to this vision is that I would like to help ten families by making sure their child get the good nutrition they need.  To do this I need ten partners that will join me and be willing to give Isagenix products to these ten families.

No matter what opportunity you are in or not in.  We all can do something to make our world a better place.  For me it is a responsibility as a Christ follower to share His love by doing good.  Network marketing  is how I rekindled my dreams and you can too!

God Bless,

Jon

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Are you looking to tone up for summer or spring break?  There are some great ways to tone up from Isagenix.  Whether you want to do it quick or slow.  The 9 day system is a great to shed them excess pound fast, and deep cleanse the body from those toxins.  There is also the Fast Start Cleansing pak,  30 day cleanse, and many other paks to choose from.  These paks have helped thousands of people lose pounds and inches.  So no matter how much weight you are looking to lose.  There is a plan or pak for you.  Whether you are looking to get back into that bikini or those skinny jeans again.  There are many success stories.  One of my favorites, is Jill B. story, who shares how she never had an after picture until Isagenix.  How many people do you know that have tried diet after diet?  Only to gain all their weight back and some gain even more back.  Isagenix is not a diet.  It is a total health wellness company.  That has brought nutritional cleansing, replenish and youthful aging to the market.  Isagenix is attracting people from all walks of life.  So whether you are looking to improve you health or your wealth, Isagenix may be what you have been looking for!

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