Tom and Roxana Groves Reliv2Health: 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011

Fight the Flu Inside and Out

With typical flu season knocking on our door, it’s time to go into defensive mode to protect you and your family.

External flu defenses:

1. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water. Carry alcohol-based sanitizer with you and use it after touching shopping carts and doors.

2. Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth — all pathways for viruses to enter your bloodstream.

3. Avoid crowds where viruses are easily passed through the air and on touched objects.

4. Get consistent, moderate exercise, which boosts the immune system and pumps more virus-killing immune cells throughout your body.

5. Get plenty of sleep to keep your immune defenses at their peak and to maximize the effects of the flu vaccine.

Internal flu defenses:

Shore up your body’s defenses through a healthy diet of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, combined with high-quality supplementation that includes the following:

1. Probiotics. These promote a healthy flora in your digestive tract as well as stimulate the immune system to help your body protect itself against colds and winter infections.

2. Vitamin A. The “anti-infective” vitamin enhances the activity of white blood cells against viruses and bacteria.

3. Vitamin B complex. Increases antibody response to maintain your body’s ability to destroy bacteria.

4. Vitamin C. Antioxidant that protects against infection and enhances immunity by increasing the production of white blood cells. It also raises levels of interferon, the antibody that prevents the entry of viruses.

5. Vitamin D. Kicks in gear an army of our body’s natural antibiotics that destroy invading microorganisms. These anti-microbials have antiviral activity and have been shown to inactivate the influenza virus. The cells lining the respiratory tract also secrete these natural antibiotics to protect the lungs from infection.

6. Vitamin E. Enhances production of immune cells that fight infections. Research shows that people who eat vitamin E rich foods tend to have a higher immunity.

7. Selenium. Getting enough of this phytonutrient may be beneficial in containing viral epidemics because of its ability to enhance immunity to infection, prevent the spread of the virus, and build a healthier response to infection or severe inflammation.

8. Omega-3 fatty acids. Research shows that essential fatty acids can boost immune function to help fight infection, illness and disease by increasing the activity of the white blood cells that eat up bacteria. These fats also help strengthen cell membranes, thereby speeding up healing and strengthening resistance to infection.

9. Zinc. Helps to prevent a weakened immune system and has been shown to reduce the duration and severity of colds. Studies have shown that a zinc deficiency can decrease the number of bacteria-fighting white blood cells and platelets.

For a simple way to ensure you’re receiving optimal nutrients to stay healthy, turn to Reliv nutritional products. Daily shakes with Reliv Now® or Reliv Classic®, combined with FibRestore®, provide essential vitamins, minerals and herbs — including those listed above — to keep you healthier through every season.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

All Fat Is Not Created Equal

Now that the holidays are over, some of us may be finding our bellies a bit bigger than they were a few weeks ago. And while a jelly belly may have looked cute on Santa, it can signal increased risk for health problems in the rest of us — starting with metabolic syndrome. Extra weight around the middle is more dangerous than fat around your hips and thighs. Belly fat, which is visceral fat, is associated with inflammation and a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

All fat is not equal. Subcutaneous fat is found all over our body, but is most noticeable on the hips and thighs. It’s the protective wrap over the body just under the outer layer of skin.

Visceral fat is located between the organs, tucked deep in your waistline, and contributes to belly fat. Visceral fat may contribute to insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, high blood pressure and elevated triglyceride levels — all components of metabolic syndrome.

Good News: Belly Fat Is the First to Go!

Now for the good news. Platters of cookies and gallons of cocoa aside, belly fat is the easiest type to lose. Most people will lose first from the middle area and upper body before anywhere else. That’s because visceral fat is more metabolically active than subcutaneous fat. Not only that, experts say the more weight you have to lose, the faster you’re likely to start losing belly fat. How’s that for motivation?

Whole Grains are the Ultimate Belly Blaster

To mobilize belly fat stores, eat plenty of high-fiber whole grains while reducing refined carbohydrates. Refined foods like white bread trigger elevated blood sugar levels. That results in an increased insulin response, which can cause fat to be deposited more readily. But whole grains help the body use blood glucose more efficiently and lower blood glucose levels to reduce fat deposits.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2005 Dietary Guidelines recommends that half of your grain servings come from whole grains. You should set a goal of incorporating more whole grains into your diet by replacing refined food with whole grain wherever possible. And since whole grains are high in fiber, you tend to stay satisfied longer to help you eat less.

So now it’s truth time. Is your waist larger than 40 inches if you’re a man, or 35 inches if you’re a woman? If so, you have too much belly fat and might be at risk for heart disease, diabetes and other conditions. Make sure to put losing weight on your list of New Year’s resolutions to have a happy, healthier New Year.

Give Belly Fat the One-Two Punch

Reliv offers two powerful, effective ways to combat belly fat and the health problems that come with it: the Slimplicity® Weight Loss System and GlucAffect™ nutritional supplement. This dual approach to a healthy weight management can affect your overall health in dramatic ways.

Slimplicity consists of a satisfying meal replacement shake and Accelerator capsules. Both are chock-full of proven weight loss ingredients that keep your metabolism stoked and your appetite in check. The system also includes a pedometer and exercise and food journal so you’re set up for long-term, healthier living.

GlucAffect is a revolutionary formula that brings together — for the first time ever — many of nutrition science’s most cutting-edge ingredients, each of them clinically shown to address blood sugar management and related health conditions. In addition, the GlucAffect formula has been clinically shown to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels and support weight loss.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Get a Nutrition Tune-Up

Most likely, you maintain your car with oil changes and other preventive services to keep it running smoothly for as long as possible. But is your body also on a maintenance and prevention plan so it runs at its peak and lasts longer? Good nutrition is vital to your long-term health and your quality of life. Starting today, give yourself a regular nutrition tune-up.

Add more of:

Whole grains. Choose fiber-filled whole grain bread, cereals, brown rice and whole wheat pasta. You’ll feel more satiated and benefit from the added fiber and nutrition that are retained in whole grain foods.

Colorful vegetables. The rainbow of veggie colors, especially dark green, red and orange, pack potent nutrients.

Fruits in nearly any form. Fresh, frozen or canned are all good options but beware canned fruit in syrup since it’s high in sugar.

Calcium and vitamin D. Go for low-fat or fat-free versions of milk, yogurt and cheese. Or choose fortified soy beverages. Supplements can meet your intake goals of calcium and vitamin D too.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Look for canola, corn, olive, peanut or soybean oil, or plant-based foods such as nuts, seeds, avocados and olives. These are healthy fat options to replace solid, saturated fats.

Seafood. Swap out meat and poultry more often with a variety of fish and seafood for a boost in omega-3s.

Cut back on:

Sodium. Don’t exceed 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day — or just 1,500 mg per day if you’re over age 51; are African-American; or have a history of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease or diabetes. Sodium is high in many processed foods and canned goods such as soups.

Sugar. The American Heart Association says high intake of added sugars is linked to many health problems, including obesity, high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Women should limit their sugar intake to about 6 teaspoons of sugar a day; the limit for men is 9 teaspoons. Keep in mind sugar is in many foods and drinks. Just one 12-ounce can of cola has about 8 teaspoons of sugar — maxing out your sugar limit. Sugar is known on food labels by many names including sucrose, fructose, lactose or syrup.

Solid fats, especially trans fats. Skip fatty animal-based foods such as bacon, poultry skin, butter and whole milk products. Also avoid foods with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (read: trans fats) often found in cookies, donuts and crackers.

Refined grains. White bread, white rice and many commercial cereals have had the fiber and many nutrients stripped away and act like sugar in the body. Choose whole grains instead.

Canned Tune-Up

An easy way to keep your body running in optimum condition is to fuel it with the premium, balanced nutrition of Reliv nutritional supplements. In addition to supplying essential vitamins and minerals, many Reliv products such as Reliv Classic® and Reliv Now® are rich in healthy soy protein.

Reliv also helps you cut back your sugar intake with zero-calorieliv Reables® All-Natural Sweetener. Slash your sodium intake by choosing Relivables® Soy Nuts to snack on rather than chips or other high-sodium snacks. The lightly salted soy nuts are low in sodium, cholesterol-free and are an excellent source of fiber and non-GMO protein. They’re also dry roasted rather than fried in oil and have no trans fats.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Two Vital Steps to Protect Your Heart

Heart health is part genetics, part diet and lifestyle. While you can’t change your family tree, you can make an impact on risk factors for heart disease such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Getting regular exercise and eating a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fiber are also heart-smart steps.

Let’s focus on two heart disease risk factors where you can make a difference: cholesterol and blood pressure. It may be easier to impact these than you thought…

Control Cholesterol.

Your risk for a heart attack rises with your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol builds up and narrows your arteries and makes them less flexible. To counter cholesterol, make plant sterols your friend. Plant sterols are found naturally in some vegetable oils, nuts, grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables. Soy is a significant source of plant sterols.

Plant sterols have been shown to reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by 20 percent in people with metabolic syndrome even if they continued eating a typical “Western” diet. The study showed those taking daily doses of plant sterols also dropped their total cholesterol by 16 percent, and their triglyceride levels by 19 percent.

Reliv’s CardioSentials®, loaded with plant sterols and other heart-smart nutrients, has been clinically shown to reduce total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides for people with high cholesterol, as well as increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol and reduce blood glucose levels.

While soy benefits heart health because of its plant sterols and other antioxidants, the impact of soy and fiber together are even more powerful. One of fiber’s key heart benefits is reducing cholesterol. The combination of fiber-rich FibRestore® and soy-based Reliv Now® create a one-two punch against cholesterol. A clinical study found these products together reduce average cholesterol by 14 percent while they also reduce LDL, triglycerides, and uric acid.

Bring Down Blood Pressure.

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for developing heart disease and significantly increases stroke risk. One easy way to lower blood pressure is to bump up your soy intake. A combination of studies has shown taking soy isoflavones with soy protein each day lowers blood pressure as much as taking blood pressure medication.

Studies also show fiber can help reduce or even prevent high blood pressure. A Harvard study showed an intake of 24 grams/day or more of fiber provided significant protection against developing high blood pressure. FibRestore contains 10 grams of fiber in each serving to put you well on your way to reaching your optimum fiber count.

Get Your Heart Pumping

Your heart also needs a regular workout. Studies show adding at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three or more times a week can increase your HDL (“good”) cholesterol by 5-10 percent and lower your triglycerides.

For motivation, support and fun, join the Team Reliv Fitness Club to help reach your exercise goals. Join anywhere, anytime. It’s open to all Reliv Distributors and customers and offers prizes and a way for you to track your progress to better health.

Then add 24K™ to your daily routine to give you the healthy energy you need to literally go the extra mile. Its synergistic blend of 24 active ingredients in a caffeine-free, ready-to-drink shot provides energy, focus and stress relief — all important factors in heart health. Many of the ingredients, such as omega-3, CoQ10 and resveratrol, are proven heart helpers too.

Reliv’s nutritional products offer a variety of healthy solutions to benefit your heart — and the rest of your body.

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Monday, February 28, 2011

Take Steps to Improve Cholesterol

Many people nonchalantly visit the doctor for a routine check-up, have a few blood tests, and then whamo! Much to their surprise, they find out they have high cholesterol.

High cholesterol doesn’t offer any outward symptoms to send up a red flag that there’s a problem. But, along with high blood pressure, it’s a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.

Cholesterol problems are known as lipid abnormalities, which include high total cholesterol, high LDL (“bad cholesterol”), low HDL (“good cholesterol) and high triglycerides.

Physicians often prescribe medications called statins to lower cholesterol. Unfortunately, while statins can be beneficial, they also can cause unpleasant side effects such as muscle pain or weakness, liver damage, headaches and digestive problems.

In addition to medication, physicians often recommend exercise and dietary changes to patients to improve their cholesterol levels. Adding at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three or more times a week can increase your “good” (HDL) cholesterol by 5-10 percent and lower triglycerides.

Certain foods can also help improve cholesterol levels, including:
• Avocados
• Barley
• Beans and lentils
• Fish
• Fresh vegetables and fruits, especially blueberries
• Oats and other whole grains
• Healthy fats such as olive oil, fish oil, flax
• Garlic
• Nuts and seeds, especially walnuts and almonds

Another Healthy Option

A healthier diet and regular exercise can definitely help your cholesterol levels. But here’s the kicker: Most studies and long-term follow-ups find most people fail to follow this lifestyle prescription. They may just rely on medication that sometimes still doesn’t lower cholesterol enough.

An easy way to further improve cholesterol levels — even if you also take statins — is through nutritional supplements. Soy and fiber each have been proven to improve lipid abnormalities and, in turn, benefit heart health. A recent multi-center, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study of Reliv Now® and FibRestore® found that these two nutritional supplements lowered risk factors for cardiovascular disease. See the study results.

Reliv’s CardioSentials® takes it a step further and works on multiple levels to support total heart health. CardioSentials has been clinically shown to reduce total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides for people with high cholesterol, as well as increase HDL (good) cholesterol and reduce blood glucose levels. Phytosterols help moderate cholesterol levels; policosanol helps maintain normal cholesterol and improve coronary blood flow; and an array of potent antioxidants help protect arterial walls and reduce lipid oxidation. View CardioSentials clinical study.

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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Why Happiness and Health Go Hand in Hand

Are you a glass half-empty or half-full kind of person? Hopefully, it’s the latter. Being positive and looking at the sunny side of life can keep you healthier, research is telling us.

One study found people who are happy, lively, or exhibit other positive emotions are less likely to get sick when they’re exposed to a cold virus. Researchers also found that when happy people contract a virus, they report fewer symptoms.

Stay Positive

So can you talk yourself into staying well? Maybe. This coming flu season, focus on wellness and tell yourself you refuse to get the flu rather than “I always get the flu this time of year.” One study shows a positive attitude produced greater amounts of flu antibodies. Yet another study showed being positive helps your body produce more antibodies in response to vaccinations. Researchers believe the brain and immune system have an open, active communications line.

Studies also show health benefits of other positive characteristics. For example, showing compassion improves the immune system, while people who are forgiving and don’t hang onto their anger have fewer heart problems.

Have a Happy Heart

Supporting this, a Columbia University study showed happy people had less risk of heart disease over 10 years — quite simply, people with high levels of satisfaction had fewer heart attacks. The risk goes down for many reasons. In general, happier people engage in more heart-healthy behavior such as getting adequate sleep, not smoking and eating a nutritious diet. Also, while people are happy, their stress hormones decrease, blood pressure lowers, and the heart slows down. So by spending more time happy and relaxed, you protect your heart.

8 Happiness Boosters

For better overall health, kick that cynical, negative attitude to the curb. Here are some steps to feel happier and be more positive.

1. Pet a pet. Whether it’s a dog or cat, petting a furry friend releases feel-good hormones and lowers stress hormones.

2. Make yourself smile. Even when you don’t feel like it, smile. One smile leads to more smiles. And just smiling activates the happiness centers in the brain.

3. Reach out. Hold hands or give a hug. Human touch releases positive hormones, reduces blood pressure and heart rate.

4. Get creative. Creating artwork or writing in a journal to express negative feelings actually makes you happier by distracting you from the negativity.

5. Hang out with positive people. Happiness spreads in social networks.

6. See the light. Skip the news or violent television shows and movies and opt for funny, enlightening and uplifting entertainment instead.

7. Get a fresh air fix. Take time to appreciate the wonder of nature. One study shows interaction with nature reduces depression, promotes healing, sparks creativity and even increases life expectancy. And a Swedish study found people who ran in parks felt 15 percent more restored than those who ran on treadmills or in the city.

8. Nourish from the inside out. Putting the right nutrition into your body helps your mind and body function at its best so happiness can shine through. Eat a healthy diet abundant with fruits, vegetables and whole grains and add Reliv shakes to your day for balanced nutrition rich in stress-reducing, health-promoting ingredients.

Build a Strong Defense

Work in these foods to keep your body in ideal "fightin' form."

Pump up the protein. Protein helps your body maintain and build strength. Many protein-packed foods also contain vitamins B6 and B12, which are key to fueling a healthy immune system. High protein foods also are rich in immunity-building minerals such as selenium and zinc.

Get fruity. The bright colors in fruits called flavonoids add both beauty and powerful nutrition. In addition to fruits’ generous supply of vitamin C, the soft white skin in citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes are loaded with flavonoids that kick the immune system into high gear. Pulpy orange juice is also a good way to boost immunity and speed recovery if you do get sick.

Bet on the green team. Cruciferous vegetables such as kale, collard greens, broccoli and cabbage contain a powerful, infection-fighting antioxidant called glutathione. Watercress and arugula also may have antiviral effects and can help relieve chest congestion and coughs.

There, There…

If you do get sick, add these soothing solutions to your diet to help you feel better faster.

Take comfort in chicken soup. Used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, chicken soup really does make you feel better, especially if you sneak in more garlic. Yet even commercially prepared soup works. Research has shown chicken soup reduces cold symptoms with its anti-inflammatory effects. So put Grandma on speed dial…

Drink warm beverages. Black tea or tea with honey can help open congested airways and soothe a sore throat. Black tea also helps your nasal passages expel germs faster.

Spoon up the honey. In addition to soothing a sore throat, honey has been shown to be as effective as cough medicine for calming a cough. (Don’t give honey to children under age 1.)

Keep Your Body Well Fueled

After an illness, you need to rebuild your strength and nutrient storehouse more than ever. Otherwise, you leave yourself more vulnerable to the next round of viruses heading your way. To keep your body strong, healthy and more illness-resistant, fuel it with the balanced, optimum nutrition found in Reliv Classic® or Reliv Now®. Two shakes a day of Reliv nutritional supplements combined with eating a variety of fresh, whole foods will ensure your body receives the vitamins, minerals and micronutrients it craves to function its best all year round.

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Shake Off Colds and Flu

Right now, many people are wrapped in the throes of colds and flu. Sneezing, coughing, sore throat, runny nose, stuffed sinuses and fever knock people out of their routines and leave them tired and miserable. While visiting viruses cause colds and flu, some people seem to get sick more often and more severely than others. Why? People get sick more easily — and more severely — thanks to stress, lack of sleep and poor nutrition. What you put into your body is key to keeping you healthy. Good nutrition strengthens your immunity to fight viruses (and disease) and helps you get better faster.

Build a Strong Defense

Work in these foods to keep your body in ideal "fightin' form."

Pump up the protein. Protein helps your body maintain and build strength. Many protein-packed foods also contain vitamins B6 and B12, which are key to fueling a healthy immune system. High protein foods also are rich in immunity-building minerals such as selenium and zinc.

Get fruity. The bright colors in fruits called flavonoids add both beauty and powerful nutrition. In addition to fruits’ generous supply of vitamin C, the soft white skin in citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes are loaded with flavonoids that kick the immune system into high gear. Pulpy orange juice is also a good way to boost immunity and speed recovery if you do get sick.

Bet on the green team. Cruciferous vegetables such as kale, collard greens, broccoli and cabbage contain a powerful, infection-fighting antioxidant called glutathione. Watercress and arugula also may have antiviral effects and can help relieve chest congestion and coughs.

There, There…

If you do get sick, add these soothing solutions to your diet to help you feel better faster.

Take comfort in chicken soup. Used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, chicken soup really does make you feel better, especially if you sneak in more garlic. Yet even commercially prepared soup works. Research has shown chicken soup reduces cold symptoms with its anti-inflammatory effects. So put Grandma on speed dial…

Drink warm beverages. Black tea or tea with honey can help open congested airways and soothe a sore throat. Black tea also helps your nasal passages expel germs faster.

Spoon up the honey. In addition to soothing a sore throat, honey has been shown to be as effective as cough medicine for calming a cough. (Don’t give honey to children under age 1.)

Keep Your Body Well Fueled

After an illness, you need to rebuild your strength and nutrient storehouse more than ever. Otherwise, you leave yourself more vulnerable to the next round of viruses heading your way. To keep your body strong, healthy and more illness-resistant, fuel it with the balanced, optimum nutrition found in Reliv Classic® or Reliv Now®. Two shakes a day of Reliv nutritional supplements combined with eating a variety of fresh, whole foods will ensure your body receives the vitamins, minerals and micronutrients it craves to function its best all year round.

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SOURCES:
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/10/001018075252.htm
www.health.com/health/article/0,,20410309,00.html
www.livescience.com/health/071203-honey-cough.html
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Thursday, February 17, 2011

A Healthy Alternative

We’re not doing our bodies any favors when we consume the most popular, caffeine-packed energy drinks. Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system, heart, muscles, and the blood pressure control centers, providing an artificial lift to make you feel like you have more energy.
Caffeine intake can lead to jitters and a “crashing” feeling once the stimulant wears off, leaving you more exhausted than you were before. Excessive intake can lead to more serious problems: unhealthy heart rate, restlessness, anxiety, difficulty sleeping and withdrawal symptoms. In fact, the Mayo Clinic advises that serious medical problems such as fainting or heart attack can occur if massive amounts of caffeinated energy drinks are consumed before vigorous exercise.

24K, meanwhile, contains 24 powerful — and healthy — ingredients backed by clinical research to tap into your body’s natural vitality and promote peak performance. These include:

Beta Alanine–reduces fatigue and improves strength and endurance
L-Carnitine–helps turn fat into energy
CoenzymeQ10–brain enhancing nutrient that converts fat into energy
Omega-3 Fatty Acids–gives better focus right now and better memory later
Reveratrol–improves blood flow to the brain, helps combat “brain fog” with improved performance and focus
Taurine–reduces brain plaque build up in the brain which leads to Alzheimer’s and brain disorders
Acetyl L-Carnitine–amino acid, naturally helps body produce energy, aids in fighting mental disorders, important for heart, brain function, and muscle movement
Alpha GPC–helps brain transmission, helps memory and learning functions
Blueberry Extract–memory development & retention, antioxidant, fights free radicals
Huperzine A–improves brain performance, memory and learning development, used to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Choline–helps with brain development, prevents memory loss, prevents liver damage, may lower cholesterol and protect against cancers
Curcumin–pain relieving, anti inflammatory, antioxidant, great for the liver and heart.
Ginko Biloba–helps blood flow circulation
Grape Seed Extract–overcomes cognitive decline, aids in circulation, it’s an antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, & antioxidant
Inosital–helps mood and actions, helps neuro transmitters, may help with things like panic, depression, diabetes and liver issues among other things
Vinpocetine–improves blood flow & energy in cells, may help dementia and Alzheimer’s
Phosphatidylserine–blood flow neurotransmitter release, increases metabolism throughout your entire brain
GABA–a neurotransmitter that controls the brain theta waves, helps mood, increases endorphins and reduces anxiety
L-Theanine–stimulates production of alpha waves which puts you in a good mood
Serenzo–reduces stress
Neuravena–helps mental fitness, helps deal with stressful situations
Valerian Root–produces energy with the jitters, gives a alert relaxation, and helps body relieve stress

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Reliv products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Break the Fatigue Cycle
Our daily activities zap our energy and can leave us feeling worn out, unfocused and stressed. 24K™ offers a healthy new solution by addressing the underlying problem — the fatigue cycle.
Physical fatigue and mental fog go hand-in-hand, and stress is a leading contributor to both. These three factors continue in a vicious cycle, leaving you feeling exhausted and unable to get the most out of your day. To be truly effective, a formula must address all three of them.
24K’s comprehensive formula targets the entire fatigue cycle. Rather than masking symptoms with stimulants, 24K nourishes your body with 24 clinically proven ingredients that work synergistically to provide the fuel for healthy, real energy.

Healthy energy for body, mind, and spirit
Everyone knows what it feels like to be tired. But more and more Americans aren’t just tired; they’re exhausted — both mentally and physically. Our schedules continue to get busier as we strive to balance work, school, family and everything else we do. We need added energy more than ever before.
It’s no surprise then that the energy drink market is booming. Unfortunately, most people turn to energy products containing stimulants that can do more harm than good. Loaded with caffeine, these products provide an artificial lift leading to an inevitable crash. That’s not to mention the potential for an accelerated heart rate, anxiety, trouble sleeping and even withdrawal. In fact, the levels of caffeine in some popular energy drinks have many regulatory authorities concerned in several countries worldwide, prompting more strict regulations and warning labeling.
At Reliv, we felt compelled to provide a healthy alternative. Meet 24K, our first ready-to-drink product and a healthy way to deliver real energy through real nutrition. Rather than relying on stimulants, 24K contains 24 health-promoting ingredients proven to address all three factors in the fatigue cycle: physical fatigue, mental fog and stress.
No other product on the market delivers the nutritional punch of 24K. Just compare labels and see for yourself. If you’re looking for a healthy source of energy for body, mind and spirit, this is your shot!

Your Questions Answered

Why?
Reliv set out to develop 24K for a simple reason: a lack of healthy options in the widely popular energy drink market. And there are even fewer products that also address mental focus and stress relief. Countless products promise energy, but how that energy is delivered — through caffeine and loads of sugar — can be unhealthy. These stimulants only mask symptoms and fail to address the root of the problem: the fatigue cycle.

How?
Led by Dr. Carl Hastings, Reliv’s product development team selected the cutting-edge ingredients in 24K based on the most up-to-date clinical studies available. These ingredients were then formulated to work synergistically to address contributing factors to mental and physical fatigue, such as the way our bodies naturally produce energy, brain cell function and blood flow to the brain.

What?
When we say 24K is a game changer, we mean it. Reliv has created a real solution to the fatigue cycle. There is nothing like 24K anywhere else on the market — it’s the healthiest energy shot available today.

Contact More information can be found at our website CLICK HERE , or by contacting Tom Groves, Toll Free at (855)988-5677, or TomandRoxanaReliv@gmail.com

To your health,
Dr. Carl W. Hastings, Reliv Vice Chairman & Chief Scientific Officer
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Reliv 24K Fact Sheet

Reliv 24K is the only shot on the market to provide healthy energy and greater mental focus while also reducing stress.
Reliv 24K is the first product created specifically to address the fatigue cycle, which is comprised of physical fatigue and mental fog, with stress as a contributing factor to both.
The name derives from the product’s 24 active ingredients.
Energy drinks represent a $7.6 billion market; energy shots account for $560 million in annual sales and triple-digit growth.
Energy drinks are the fastest growing category in functional foods
Demand is great across demographics, but it is especially strong among adults ages 18 to 29
Supplements geared to mental focus recently accounted for $385 million in sales, and purchases of memory or brain performance supplements doubled in the past two years.
A serving size of Reliv 24K contains one ounce, has five calories and no caffeine.
The product comes in two packages: a 28-ounce bottle and two-ounce double shots for on-the-go convenience.
Ingredients include omega-3 fatty acids; resveratrol; B vitamins; coenzyme Q10; valerian root and other ingredients clinically shown to support energy production, mental clarity and stress relief.

View the video to learn more about 24K Energy.

Contact More information can be found at our website CLICK HERE , or by contacting Tom Groves, Toll Free at (855)988-5677, or TomandRoxanaReliv@gmail.com
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Monday, February 14, 2011

Reliv Kalogris Foundation Achieves Record Donations in 2010

The Reliv Kalogris Foundation announced that donors gave a record $1.2 million in 2010 to provide free nutritional supplements to 42,000 people everyday in 10 countries.

In addition, the Foundation donated funds to build a feeding center in the Philippines during 2010, and funds for an orphanage in northern Haiti. The orphanage project is under construction. The organization provides free supplements to those who use the feeding center and will provide products to those who will live in the orphanage.

The Foundation raised the funds for the buildings at its fourth annual “Walk for the Mission” in St. Louis last summer. More than 2,000 Reliv distributors participated in the event and raised in excess of $40,000.

Following the earthquake in Haiti last winter, the Reliv Foundation made a special donation of $450,000 in Reliv nutritional supplements to earthquake relief efforts.

The Reliv Foundation distributes approximately 95 percent of all donations to more than 270 feeding centers in 10 countries. Reliv International covers the administrative costs and the salaries of the organization’s employees.

Since 1995, the Foundation has donated approximately $26 million to programs that support malnourished people.

Until recently, the Reliv Foundation took donations solely from Reliv distributors and employees. At the request of the company’s distributors, the Foundation established the Network to Nourish program during 2010. The program, registered in 48 states, enables the organization to accept donations from any individual.

About the Reliv Kalogris Foundation

The Reliv Kalogris Foundation is named for the late Dr. Theodore “Ted” Kalogris, who created the nutritional formula that would become Reliv International’s first product. The Reliv Kalogris Foundation was founded in 1995. For more information, you can find us on Facebook, or visit https://www.relivkalogrisfoundation.org/US/EN/home.html.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Follow the Gold Standard for health and well being...

Is stress derailing your ability to get things done in a day? Zapping your energy? Making your mind foggy? Beyond finding better ways to manage your stress, such as getting more sleep, exercising, and taking time to relax and have fun, the lack of certain nutrients in your diet could be making the physical effects of stress worse. If you're feeling enough stress to cause fatigue, you're on the pathway to poor health.

Stress hormones can deplete the body of vitamins and start the snowball effect of fatigue, anxiety and mental haze. Here are just a few of the nutrients you need to combat stress, clear the fog and amp up energy.

Boost the Bs

Topping the list of energy superstars are the B complex vitamins, which include B6, B12 and folate. These vitamins are essential to help your cells carry oxygen to your brain and to keep you energized. B vitamins also help metabolize carbohydrates, a key source of fuel for your body.

Go for Omega-3

Essential fatty acids like omega-3 can reduce many stress symptoms and counter some of the damaging effects of high levels of stress hormones in the body, according to research.

Some evidence even ties the lack of omega-3 in our diets with the increase in depression in our society today. Omega-3 has been shown to regulate mood and improve mental clarity.

Run with Resveratrol

Resveratrol, found in red grape skin, helps muscles use oxygen more efficiently to enhance performance. Because energy is processed more efficiently, you're able to work out longer and more intensely. Dare we say, your workouts could actually be easier?

Charge Up with Coenzyme Q10

Research shows CoQ10 (conenzyme Q10) boosts cell energy production and as a result can improve athletic performance. In addition, CoQ10 has even been shown to enhance physical activity in people with fatigue syndromes.

This is Your Shot

Your simple solution to stress and energy shortfalls is at hand. Whether you're running kids around, running a business, or running a 5K, you can power through every day with new 24K™ from Reliv. Formulated with a synergistic blend of 24 active ingredients (including the four described above), 24K provides energy, focus and stress relief. And with no caffeine and only 5 calories per serving, it's healthy energy for body, mind and spirit.

No jitters. No energy crashes. 24K is the gold standard to kick start your day, pump up workouts, improve concentration and prevent that midday slump.

Enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle with Reliv.

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Why am I in pain?

Heartburn is as American as apple pie—more than 60 million people experience it at least once a month. For some people—those with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD—heartburn can be a constant companion.

Some heartburn triggers are obvious: chili dogs, chocolate cake, Thanksgiving. But heartburn doesn’t stop and start with food alone. If you have constant heartburn, it's time to track down the real culprit.

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Watch New Product Launch From Anywhere

Reliv’s highly anticipated product launch is February 3rd, and we want to share it with the world! For those who can’t be in Atlanta in person, we’re offering a free live webcast of the event on February 3 at 8:00pm EST (7pm CST). Visit the live webcast page now and share it with everyone you know so they can save the date. Then get ready for a Reliv product like you've never seen!

Please tune in to watch this game changing announcement in the nutrition world. Everyone can use this
product.

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Friday, January 14, 2011

My First Body Composition Analysis

Wow, this is kind of a surprise to see that some of my body health markers are in the yellow and red. As you can see, I am 60 years young, 5' 11.5" tall and 207 pounds. I am not that overweight, but it is what's inside your body that you don't see.

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a number calculated using your weight and height that can be used to estimate if your body weight is considered healthy.  As you can see on the report above, I am in the yellow and need to make some adjustments in my diet and exercise programs.

Body Fat Percentage is the amount of body fat in your body expressed as a proportion of your body weight.  As you can see I am border line with this reading.

Total Body Water Percentage is the amount of body fat in your body expressed as a proportion of your body weight.  I am in the green with this one.

Visceral Fat is a rating that indicates the amount of fat in your abdominal cavity.  A rating of 12 or less is considered healthy.  I am a 14-need adjustment in diet and exercise.

Physique Rating is an assessment of your physique according to the ratio of body fat and muscle mass in your body.  I am a 2.  My goal would be a 5.

Bone Mass is the mass of bone (bone mineral level, calcium, or other minerals)in your body expressed in pounds.  My bone mass is 7.6 lbs. which is in the healthy range.

The above health markers are the main ones that the average person would monitor to make adjustments in their lifestyle to improve their overall health.  The report above gives you much more, including Segmental Data for the right leg, left leg, right arm, left arm, and trunk.

As you can see on the Segmental Data, my reading from my left leg versus my right leg varies.  The reason being that I had polio when I was a young kid, and my data shows that I need to pay more attention to the right leg.

With the Body Composition Monitor, you can set your goals and track your progress with monthly and Bi-monthly scans.  By reviewing your personal report, you will insure that you are trending in the right direction.

I am real excited about this new technology!

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