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4/13/10

Juice PLUS+: 3 Olympic Federations

Juice PLUS+ is now the exclusive "food support" technology to the following Olympic Federations: German Olympic Team, Austrian Olympic Team, Swiss Olympis Team. http://www.juiceplus.ch/de/obst_gemuese/

Guess who's next...

4/10/10

Dr. David Katz on Juice PLUS+

Excerpt from article, "Do Multivitamins Cause Breast Canncer"
See Dr. David Katz’s full Preventative Medicine article at:
http://www.davidkatzmd.com/admin/archives/mulling%20multivitamins.Katz.4-9-10.doc

“…If we want optimal nutrients for healthy cells but don’t want to feed tumors, the source of nutrients may be crucial. The best source- the source strongly and consistently associated with lower risk of just about every disease- is wholesome foods. No supplement is a substitute for them.

But something called a 'whole food based' supplement may come close. Products such as Juice Plus, currently under study in my lab, take all of the nutrients from plant foods and concentrate them into capsules for those who simply can't or won't eat the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables daily (that’s most Americans!). Unlike multivitamins which take nutrients out of context and repackage them, whole food supplements maintain the natural array and concentration of nutrients- thousands of them- found in the foods themselves. It may be that nutrients only work as they should in concert, like the various instruments in a symphony orchestra. There is both science and theory to support this notion, although no decisive evidence yet that whole food supplements promote health over the long-term while avoiding potential harms of standard multivitamins. But it seems plausible to me that this might be true, and further study is well justified.”

4/9/10

Cross Specialty Credibility

A few PhD, ND, MD media personality-author colleagues who embrace and recommend Juice PLUS+:
Dr. Andy and Ivy Larson: http://www.the2larsons.com/
Dr. William Sears: www.askdrsears.com
Dr. Paul Stricker: http://paulstricker.com/
Dr. Matt Brown: www.nutri-doc.com
Dr. Mitra Ray: www.drmitraray.com
Dr. David Katz: www.davidkatzmd.com
Dr. Jim Sears: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/DrSears
Dr. Pam Popper: http://wellnessforum.com/meetpam.html
Phd, RD Marylyn Joyce: http://www.marilynjoyce.com/about.html

4/7/10

Prescription for Nutrition

Here why and how these health professionals use Juice PLUS+ both “In” and “Outside” their practice:

- Tim Grund, DC DACNB (Santa Rosa, CA)

- Lia Clifton: Wellness Coordinator for Dr. Grund

- Carol Christiansen MD-OBGYN (Boulder, CO)

- Ellen Lewis: Wellness Coordinator for Dr. Christiansen

- Lora Colander, PA-C (CO)

- Jennifer Rankin DDS (CO)

- Laura Bertram, DC (WI)

3/8/10

Science of Juice PLUS+ w/ Dr. Mitra Ray

WEBINAR
http://mfile.akamai.com/23543/wmv/citrixvar.download.akamai.com/23543/www/038/698/3237121821822038698/2-3237121821822038698-1270ac6c979.asx

Audio starts first. Powerpoint images start appearing at about 1:30min.

Obesogens: toxicity and obesity

Obesity and Puberty
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35332881/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/from/ET

Obesity, pregnancy and baby health
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35338925/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/from/ET

2/21/10

Children's Health Study_3 yr results

Children's Health Study_3 Yr Results

1/10/10

Our Noble Battle

Obesity and the Next Generation

Watch CBS News Videos Online

1/8/10

Timeless Healthy Foods

WRITTEN BY KRISTI RUNYON, MONDAY, 04 JANUARY 2010

Find out which foods & drinks should be on your grocery list to be healthier in 2010. Adding some key items to your menus can improve your health and help fight off illness.Healthy Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables are important foods because they provide essential nutrients, like vitamins, minerals and fiber, along with disease fighting compounds, like lycopene (a chemical that gives foods a red color), resveratrol (found in red grapes, wine and peanuts) and anthocyanin (found in blueberries, blackberries, cherries, kiwi, plums and eggplant).

A diet that includes plenty of fruits and veggies is associated with a reduced risk for obesity and many chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Research shows higher intake of fruit and vegetables is associated with lower rates of heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.

Health experts recommend eating at least five servings of some combination of fruits and vegetables every day. Ideally, for the most health benefits, Americans should eat closer to nine servings/day. However, the American Dietetic Association estimates 70 percent of Americans don’t get the minimum five servings a day.

Choosing Fruits and VeggiesFruits and vegetables are very versatile and easy to prepare. Many can be eaten raw, baked, grilled or sautéed. Some can be pureed and served as a juice or shredded into soups, main dishes and desserts. Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., Diet & Nutrition Expert with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, says the most important thing to keep in mind is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. Here are some tips for getting more healthy fruits and veggies in your daily diet:
Think color. Fruits and vegetables gain their color from the healthy compounds they contain. Each color provides specific kinds of nutrients. Look for red, orange/yellow, green (especially dark green) and blue/purple.

Make them available. Keep clean, ready-to-eat fruits and veggies in the refrigerator for a quick bite. To combat the munchies, reach in the fridge and grab these instead of chips, cookies or other unhealthy snacks.

Don’t peel. Fernstrom says most of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables are in the peel or just under the skin. Before eating, wash the food very carefully with soap and water to remove dirt and contaminants.

Add variety to your meals. Chop up or shred fruits and vegetables and use them as pizza toppings or add them to salads, omelets and casseroles. This is a good way to sneak in vegetables when your family has picky eaters.

Freeze left-over chopped vegetables. They can be conveniently thawed and added to soups for extra flavor and nutrition.

Drink them up. Puree fruits and veggies for a healthy smoothie or breakfast on-the-run. Fruit juices can be frozen in ice trays and added to summer drinks. Add a stick to make a frozen treat for kids. Store-bought juices can be a good way to get extra servings of fruits and vegetables. However, Fernstrom advises people to limit the amount of prepared fruit juices because most of them have added sugar.

Supplement your diet. The best way to get your five-a-day is by eating the right foods. For people who still don’t get enough fruits and veggies, Fernstrom recommends supplementation.

Fruits and veggies contain disease-fighting compounds, called phytochemicals. Researchers have identified more than 900 different phytochemicals in food. More than 100 of them may be present in a single serving of vegetables. Some common cancer-fighting phytochemicals include lycopene (found in tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit), anthocyanin (blueberries, blackberries, cherries, kiwi, plums and eggplant) and resveratrol (red grapes and wine). Researchers aren’t entirely sure how these phytochemicals protect against cancer. Some theories include the ability to repair DNA and prevent cell mutations, reduction of inflammation, antioxidant repair of tissues, promotion of cancer cell death and regulation of hormones.
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Food for thought, think about making lifestyle changes to head towards a diet of more fruits and veggies, and look in to Juice Plus as a great whole food that bridges the gap between what you should eat and what you actually do eat.

12/18/09

2009 JP+ webinar archives

12/13/09

Fearless learning

12/7/09

Young Athletes: health, fitness and performance

“Live with Lisa” radio show audio

http://www.thedailyflowshow.com/audioonehundredthree.html

Julie Hammerstein, Certified Nutritionist, Founder of MaxLIFE Therapies believes all of us have the ability to maximize our vitality and longevity, and truly reach our potential for healthy living. The concept was inspired by Julie's son, Max, whose vibrant health and dynamic nature serve as reminders that nothing is static, and that we have an intrinsic desire to create better outcomes for ourselves.

Jeff Olson: 2-time Olympian, 3-time national champion and Pan American gold medalist. Jeff is co-founder of Well Nourished Worldwide whose mission is to deliver a new standard of care in medicine, health and human performance.

Skin color gives clues to health

Researchers find that nutrition is crucial to the most desirable complexion

Researchers from the universities of Bristol and St. Andrews in the UK have found that the color of a person's skin affects how healthy and therefore attractive they appear, and have found that diet may be crucial to achieving the most desirable complexion. The work will be published in the December issue of Springer's International Journal of Primatology.

Using specialist computer software, a total of 54 Caucasian participants of both sexes were asked to manipulate the skin color of male and female Caucasian faces to make them look as healthy as possible. They chose to increase the rosiness, yellowness and brightness of the skin.

"Most previous work on faces has focused on the shape of the face or the texture of the skin, but one of the most variable characteristics of the face is skin color," said Dr. Ian Stephen who is now at the University of Bristol.

"We knew from our previous work that people who have more blood and more oxygen color in their skins looked healthy, and so we decided to see what other colors affect health perceptions. This has given us some clues as to what other skin pigments may relate to a healthy appearance."

Skin that is slightly flushed with blood and full of oxygen suggests a strong heart and lungs, supporting the study's findings that rosier skin appeared healthy. Smokers and people with diabetes or heart disease have fewer blood vessels in their skin, and so skin would appear less rosy.

The preference for more golden or 'yellow-toned' skin as healthier might be explained by the 'carotenoid pigments' that we get from the fruit and vegetables in our diet. These plant pigments are powerful antioxidants that soak up dangerous compounds produced when the body combats disease. They are also important for our immune and reproductive systems and may help prevent cancer.

They are the same dietary pigments that brightly colored birds and fish use to show off their healthiness and attract mates, and the researchers think that similar biological mechanisms may be at work in humans.

"In the West we often think that sun tanning is the best way to improve the color of your skin," said Ian Stephen, "but our research suggests that living a healthy lifestyle with a good diet might actually be better."

Melanin, the pigment that causes the tan color when skin is exposed to the sun makes the skin darker and more yellow, but participants in the study chose to make skin lighter and more yellow to make it look healthier.

"This discovery is very exciting and has given us a promising lead into cues to health," said Professor David Perrett, head of the Perception Lab at the University of St. Andrews, where the research took place.

"What we eat and not just how much we eat appears to be important for a healthy appearance. The only natural way in which we can make our skin lighter and more yellow is to eat a more healthy diet high in fruit and vegetables."

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Reference
1. Stephen ID et al (2009). Facial skin coloration affects perceived health of human faces. International Journal of Primatology DOI 10.1007/s10764-009-9380-z
The full-text article and images are available to journalists on request.

12/6/09

PrevPlus 12-09

Jim Rohn (1993-2009)...Thank you Mr Rohn!

Avoiding the Casualties of Communication
http://video.success.com/experts/avoid-casualties/

12/5/09

Oxidative Stress and Mitochondria

Boosting Antioxidants To Maintain Cellular Health en Yahoo! Video

11/19/09

ORAC vs. Measuring nutrients in blood plasma

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is only a measure of potential, and can be manipulated by adding isolated vitamins to a product formula. Most products that tout high ORAC do so because they have no independent, clinical demonstration of performance.

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is most often measured in a test tube, although there are some research labs that are beginning to perform this testing on plasma (at this time the measure is pretty variable in this matrix). Most commercial products making ORAC claims use the test tube method and typically only measure the antioxidants present in the aqueous (water) phase, missing any molecules that have antioxidant activity but are in the lipid phase, for example lycopene and beta carotene. It would be easy to formulate a product with a high test tube ORAC, but it is unclear what this means in an intact biological system (a human) because no studies have been done monitoring any health benefits from a defined ORAC "number" intake over any period of time.

JP has repeatedly demonstrated bioavailability of antioxidants AND functionality in the form of a reduction of oxidative stress in independent clinical trials. This is real performance, not just potential. (Also, the research on JP has been done on the actual product itself, not simply on one fruit or berry it contains.)

For NSA to publish the ORAC on Juice Plus+ would represent a big step backwards to a lower level of research. We have clinical studies rather than in vitro (literally "in glass") research to support the benefits of Juice Plus+, along with over a dozen years of use around the world. Juice Plus+ has been shown over and over to increase known antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Alpha-tocopherol and Beta-carotene in circulation, and has been shown to decrease markers of oxidation as well. These measurements are more reliable (and impressive to the scientific, nutritionoal and medical community) than an isolated ORAC number.

Anita M. Boddie, RD, LDN, PhD

Director of Clinical Research

10/28/09

my Body, my Planet

Thanks to Maria Gordon R.D. for sharing this...

Some are better than others

(see: Kindle, Walmart & Juice PLUS+)
by Seth Godin, #3 addition by Jeff Olson

By 'better', of course I mean better customers, better prospects, better sneezers, better at spreading the word. Here are a few interesting examples:

1. Kindle readers buy two or three times as many books as book readers. Why? I don't think it's necessarily because using a Kindle leads someone to read more books. I think it's because the kind of person who buys a lot of books is the most likely person to pony up and buy a Kindle. I know that sounds obvious, but once you see it this way, you understand why book publishers should be killing themselves to appeal to this group. After all, the group voted with their dollars to show that they're better.

2. Walmart and other mass marketers are now offering top bestsellers for $9 or less each, about $5 less than their cost. Why? Why not offer toasters or socks as a loss leader to get people in the store? I think the answer is pretty clear: people who buy hardcover books buy other stuff too. A hardcover book is a luxury item, it's new and it's buzzable. This sort of person is exactly who you want in your store.

3. Juice PLUS+ customers are healthier. Their customers embrace it because it works, is grounded in common sense and built upon education. People who want to take care of themselves understand, at a primal level, the foundational principles of vitality are eat well, move well and think well. Juice PLUS+ resides as a power tool supporting “execution” of both eat well and think well. Application of knowledge is a defining characteristic in any facet of life and Juice PLUS+ is built to last in this regard.

The challenge, then is to look for cues that people give you that they are better, and then cater to them. Every industry has people who are worth more, buzz more, care more and buy more than other people. Don't treat people the same, find the ones that matter more to you, and hug them.

Entrepreneurs can change the world...

10/25/09

Trolls in Your Life

Trolls (By Seth Godin)
Lots of things about work are hard. Dealing with trolls is one of them. Trolls are critics who gain perverse pleasure in relentlessly tearing you and your ideas down. Here's the thing(s):

1. trolls will always be trolling
2. critics rarely create
3. they live in a tiny echo chamber, ignored by everyone except the trolled and the other trolls
4. professionals (that's you) get paid to ignore them. It's part of your job.

"Can't please everyone," isn't just an aphorism, it's the secret of being remarkable.

10/19/09

IF, by Rudyard Kipling

Dennis Hopper recites “IF”

If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you;If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance for their doubting too;If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies,Or, being hated, don’t give way to hating,And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;If you can meet with triumph and disasterAnd treat those two imposters just the same;If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spokenTwisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,And stoop and build ‘em up with wornout tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winningsAnd risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,And lose, and start again at your beginningsAnd never breath a word about your loss;If you can force your heart and nerve and sinewTo serve your turn long after they are gone,And so hold on when there is nothing in youExcept the Will which says to them: “Hold on”;

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch;If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;If all men count with you, but none too much;If you can fill the unforgiving minuteWith sixty seconds’ worth of distance run -Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,And - which is more - you’ll be a Man my son!

10/9/09

The 3 Elements of Full Employment

By Seth Godin
You will never be out of work if you can demonstrably offer one of the following:
- Sales
- Additive effort
- Initiation

Sales speaks for itself. If you can sell enough to cover what you cost and then some, there will always be someone waiting to hire you.

Additive effort is distinguished from bureaucracy or feel-good showing up. Additive effort generates productivity far greater than the overhead you add to the organization. If your skills make the assembly line go twice as fast, or the sales force becomes more effective, or the travel office cuts its costs, then you've produced genuine value. That surly receptionist at the doctor's office--she's just filling a chair.

The third skill is the most difficult to value, but is ultimately the most valuable. If you're the person who can initiate useful action, if you're the one who makes something productive or transformative happen, then smart organizations will treasure you.

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/10/the-three-elements-of-full-employment.html

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