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4/29/2008
They're finally here!
Hi everyone, I'm very excited to announce that after the long wait, the PetHealth™ Grooming Products are finally here! Dr. Lange, our Director of Quality Control, opened a jar of the PetHealth Pad & Paw Balm and started rubbing it on his hands and lips. He said, "This is great, I want to use it on myself." He was very impressed by the quality ingredients used in the formula. Since it was a pet product, he said he expected to find mostly lanolin, but was surprised to find top quality ingredients. Most balms on the market are mostly petroleum jelly or lanolin. We opted to use the best and included jojoba oil, sweet almond seed oil and sunflower seed oil in the formula. The end result... a fantastic product formulated for your pet, but human quality. So, order one of each today today, I know you'll love them!
PetHealth Hypoallergenic Shampoo
- Gently cleanses and polishes the skin and coat
- Moisturizes and conditions
- Non-irritating, non-stinging, even in the eyes
- pH balanced
- For normal, dry and sensitive skin
- For dogs only
PetHealth Medicated Shampoo
- Helps calm itching and irritated areas of the skin
- Safe for use on puppies
- Cleanses and moisturizes without depleting the skin’s lipid barrier
- Promotes a healthy, shiny coat
- Provides anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and soothing properties
- For dogs only
Code: 5614 - SR: $17.50
PetHealth
- Cleans, dries and soothes minor skin irritations
- Contains aloe for its skin soothing properties
- Removes minerals and inorganic chemicals
- Helpful in softening and removing ear wax
- Demonstrates tonic and astringent capabilities
- For dogs and cats
Code: 5616 - SR: $13.95
PetHealth Pad & Paw Balm
- Helps in the care of minor skin irritations
- Promotes natural healing properties
- Helps maintain skin elasticity
- Cleanses and moisturizes
- Contains essential lipids to protect skin’s lipid barrier
- For dogs and cats
Code: 5618 - SR: $13.95
Coming Soon…
PetHealth Multi-Vitamin Formulas for Cats and Dogs
- Promotes healthy skin and eyes
- Promotes normal growth and repair of body tissues
- Promotes strong bones and teeth
- Provides antioxidant support
- Provides protection from free radicals
- Supports healthy digestion
- Supports the immune system
4/28/2008
Enzymes - Go Beyond Digestion
There is a lot of talk surrounding digestive enzymes and how important they are to your health. Enzymes are the hard workers in our body that allow everything to function properly and, more importantly, aid in digesting the food we eat. Have you ever gotten that sore feeling in your gut like your food is just sitting there? Well more than likely, you need some enzymes to help get that food digested.
Food -especially fruits and vegetables- is also made up of enzymes, called food enzymes, which also help to digest food. But the problem that we run into is that when food is processed or cooked at high temperatures, the enzymes are killed. Therefore most nutritive properties of the enzymes are lost.
Our body is made up of numerous enzymes, some of which are located in our saliva, which are stimulated when we chew food. The main powerhouse where enzymes are created and stored until further use is the pancreas. When the diet is comprised of mainly high-fat or processed foods, the pancreas is stimulated to work harder to produce the enzymes needed to breakdown the food; therefore the body must work harder to digest the food.
A diet filled with raw fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts with enzymes can allow the pancreas to heal with time. This allows the body to spend its energy on more important processes like boosting the immune system and fighting disease. However, sometimes our body needs a little help. Especially if you are treating yourself to a steak dinner or indulging in your daughter’s birthday cake. A little help from an enzyme supplement could go a long way.
Here is a quick reference list:
- Amylase – breaks down carbohydrates, starches, and sugars which are prevalent in potatoes, fruits, vegetables, and many snack foods
- Lactase – breaks down lactose (milk sugars)
- Diastase – digests vegetable starch
- Sucrase – digests complex sugars and starches
- Maltase – digests monosaccharides (malt sugars)
- Invertase – breaks down sucrose (table sugar)
- Glucoamylase – breaks down starch to glucose
- Alpha-glactosidase – facilitates digestion of beans, legumes, seeds, roots, soy products, and underground stems
- Protease – breaks down proteins found in meats, nuts, eggs, and cheese
- Pepsin – breaks down proteins into peptides
- Peptidase – breaks down small peptide proteins to amino acids
- Trypsin – derived from animal pancreas, breaks down proteins
- Alpha – chymotrypsin, an animal-derived enzyme, breaks down proteins
- Bromelain – derived from pineapple, breaks down a broad spectrum of proteins, effective over very wide pH range
- Papain – derived from raw papaya, broad range of substrates and pH, works well breaking down small and large proteins
- Lipase – breaks down fats found in most dairy products, nuts, oils, and meat
- Cellulase – breaks down cellulose, plant fiber; not found in humans
Isotonix® Digestive Enzyme Formula with Probiotics is an isotonic-capable food supplement that is made from a combination of DigeZyme®, a blend of amylase, protease, cellulase, lactase, and lipase, and Lactospore®, the probiotic Lactobacillus sporogenes, and potassium, magnesium, maltase and sucrase, designed to replenish essential digestive enzymes and probiotics, contributing to good digestive health.*
Remember to take your enzymes after a meal. Your stomach will thank you later.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Extra Interview with JR and Loren on YouTube
If you missed the interview with JR and Loren on "Extra's" Mansions and Millionaires over the weekend, you can click here to view it now.
4/25/2008
JR and Loren on "Extra's" Mansions and Millionaires this Weekend
Once again, the TV show "Extra" will feature the home of JR and Loren Ridinger and an interview with the couple in the show's Mansions and Millionaires special. Click here to find out when and where it will air in your area.
To view last years Mansions and Millionaires interview with JR and Loren and some great shots of the portal, as well as video from the Market America Super Bowl party click here.
To view last years Mansions and Millionaires interview with JR and Loren and some great shots of the portal, as well as video from the Market America Super Bowl party click here.
4/24/2008
5 Tips to Help Change Your Mindset
Have you ever heard the expression “Mind over Matter”? There has been a lot of research that shows the way you think about yourself and different situations affects how you or certain situations turn out in the end. If you have a positive attitude and enjoy going to work everyday then you will be more productive and will excel at your career. The same attitude applies to losing weight, if you tell yourself that you will stay overweight and miserable for the rest of your life then you will stay that way until you change your mindset and your behavior. Here are 5 tips to help you change your mindset and get you thinking thin so you can lose weight and lose those bad thoughts once and for all.
1. Imagine Yourself Thin – Look for old photographs of yourself when you were thin and post them on the refrigerator or at work as inspiration. Picture yourself six months or a year down the road when you have lost weight and imagine how good you will feel and all of the new experiences you can have since losing weight.
2. Small Goals Equal Big Accomplishments – When you make a few small goals instead of one big goal you are more likely to see progress and stay motivated. You also want to start slowly and not try to completely change your life over night. You will end up frustrated and no closer to your goals. Instead of setting your initial goal as “Lose 100 pounds” you can set small goals that will result in you achieving a large goal. An example a few small goals would be to start exercising 3 days a week, eat 5 servings of vegetables a day, and only eat fried foods one time per week.
3. Get Support – We all need a friend or someone that we can go to when times get tough. Join a Transitions 12 week program instead of trying to lose the weight on your own. If you connect with someone on a regular basis then you are much more likely to stick with a program and reach your goals.
4. Create an Action Plan – Planning ahead will prevent you from falling into the situations that are most likely to get you off track. Pack your snacks ahead of time so that you will be less likely or less tempted to eat the wrong kinds of foods. Schedule your exercise like you would an appointment. If you plan to workout with a friend after work or early in the morning then you are less likely to skip out on your workout because you will be letting down your friend and yourself.
5. Journal – Journaling will help keep you on track because it will keep you accountable as well as give you a record of your behavior. You can journal what you eat, when and how much you exercise, your emotions and your weight and measurements. Keeping track of this information helps to promote positive behavior because you don’t want someone to see that you ate that piece of cake or didn’t work out for a whole week. Journaling keeps you accountable.
Adopting these 5 tips won’t cause you to lose 10 pounds over night, but they will help to increase and encourage the good behaviors that put you on the path to weight loss. The Transitions™ program is a tool for weight loss and can help you reach all of your goals but only if you are committed to the lifestyle and to making the changes in your life, your head and your behavior.
1. Imagine Yourself Thin – Look for old photographs of yourself when you were thin and post them on the refrigerator or at work as inspiration. Picture yourself six months or a year down the road when you have lost weight and imagine how good you will feel and all of the new experiences you can have since losing weight.
2. Small Goals Equal Big Accomplishments – When you make a few small goals instead of one big goal you are more likely to see progress and stay motivated. You also want to start slowly and not try to completely change your life over night. You will end up frustrated and no closer to your goals. Instead of setting your initial goal as “Lose 100 pounds” you can set small goals that will result in you achieving a large goal. An example a few small goals would be to start exercising 3 days a week, eat 5 servings of vegetables a day, and only eat fried foods one time per week.
3. Get Support – We all need a friend or someone that we can go to when times get tough. Join a Transitions 12 week program instead of trying to lose the weight on your own. If you connect with someone on a regular basis then you are much more likely to stick with a program and reach your goals.
4. Create an Action Plan – Planning ahead will prevent you from falling into the situations that are most likely to get you off track. Pack your snacks ahead of time so that you will be less likely or less tempted to eat the wrong kinds of foods. Schedule your exercise like you would an appointment. If you plan to workout with a friend after work or early in the morning then you are less likely to skip out on your workout because you will be letting down your friend and yourself.
5. Journal – Journaling will help keep you on track because it will keep you accountable as well as give you a record of your behavior. You can journal what you eat, when and how much you exercise, your emotions and your weight and measurements. Keeping track of this information helps to promote positive behavior because you don’t want someone to see that you ate that piece of cake or didn’t work out for a whole week. Journaling keeps you accountable.
Adopting these 5 tips won’t cause you to lose 10 pounds over night, but they will help to increase and encourage the good behaviors that put you on the path to weight loss. The Transitions™ program is a tool for weight loss and can help you reach all of your goals but only if you are committed to the lifestyle and to making the changes in your life, your head and your behavior.
4/23/2008
Help Manage Acne Where it Starts - From Within
Acne. We all have them at some point or another in our lives. Some of us dealt with it in our teens and eventually grew out of it. Others, adult acne affects 25% of all adult men and 50% of adult women at some time in their adult lives.
After many grueling years of dealing with acne and the investment of trying every over-the-counter acne product available from a drug store or a high-end cosmetic company product, I eventually grew out of it in college. I did a lot of research in searching for the best acne product available; I then realized that clear skin starts from within.
An ingredient that has been known to help with acne and assist with creating a clear complexion is Lactoferrin or Praventin™. Praventin is a patent pending proprietary bioactive protein complex rich in Lactoferrin. Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein isolated from bovine milk, found as a minor protein component of whey proteins. Lactoferrin contains 703 amino acids. Lactoferrin plays a supportive role in nourishing the skin from the inside through three proposed mechanisms. It enhances the body’s natural defenses against acne-causing bacteria, it helps to assist in the reduction in skin discoloration associated with a poor complexion and it is also an antioxidant that promotes the normal repair of damaged skin cells from blemishes.*
Check out Market America’s Prevaderm and the whole Anti-Aging Skin Care line for all your skin care needs. Your skin will appreciate it!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
After many grueling years of dealing with acne and the investment of trying every over-the-counter acne product available from a drug store or a high-end cosmetic company product, I eventually grew out of it in college. I did a lot of research in searching for the best acne product available; I then realized that clear skin starts from within.
An ingredient that has been known to help with acne and assist with creating a clear complexion is Lactoferrin or Praventin™. Praventin is a patent pending proprietary bioactive protein complex rich in Lactoferrin. Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein isolated from bovine milk, found as a minor protein component of whey proteins. Lactoferrin contains 703 amino acids. Lactoferrin plays a supportive role in nourishing the skin from the inside through three proposed mechanisms. It enhances the body’s natural defenses against acne-causing bacteria, it helps to assist in the reduction in skin discoloration associated with a poor complexion and it is also an antioxidant that promotes the normal repair of damaged skin cells from blemishes.*
Check out Market America’s Prevaderm and the whole Anti-Aging Skin Care line for all your skin care needs. Your skin will appreciate it!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
4/22/2008
I recently attended our Market America Leadership Training in Miami, Florida...
"There were over 20,000 people in attendance. I sat through some of the most uplifting and positive training sessions I have ever experienced. As I listened to J.R all I heard and felt was his compassion and love for us. His family is so committed to helping us to succeed. I have been in corporate America for over 28 years and never once have I experienced a CEO who is willing to teach someone in their organization how to make more money than them. In J.R.’s closing on Saturday, I heard things like “Belief, Courage, & Commitment” are the basics for you to grow. He then went on to say “Believe that we can change our lives”, “Believe that we can help people”, “Believe that we can help each other”, PEACE ON EARTH will come from Market America helping one person at a time….. While watching J.R. wipe the tears from his eyes I knew I have finally found the means for me to obtain the freedom that I have been looking for. My Journey began with Market America on January 10th, 2008. A day I will NEVER forget…. Find your Dreams and believe in yourself… See you at the top." - Lynn DiRosa
To see more comments about JR and Loren's passion - visit the Haute Living Magazine blog.
To see more comments about JR and Loren's passion - visit the Haute Living Magazine blog.
A Great Divide
Even in today's economy there is an extraordinary wealth gap in the U.S. Watch the video from ABC News.
...just another reason why the Market America opportunity is critical to our country's future. Also, please note the interview with our friends at Haute Living Magazine.
Welcome to the Events Department!
My name is Michelle Obie and I have been an events coordinator at Market America for 3 weeks now. Talk about Busy! Prior to my being hired by Market America, I checked out the MA Channel on You Tube; particularly the MA Leadership Event videos since I was applying for an Event Coordinator position. The events were mesmerizing.
Coming from an event planning background I had a very good idea of what it takes to put on events of that size and quality. What I didn’t know is that the Events Department plans and executes over 8 Regional Events, 16 International Events, 30+ Seminars and Trainings, 2 Company Events, in addition to the yearly Leadership and International Conventions all in one year!
I know that I made the right choice in coming to MA, and my department is great! I look forward to seeing all of you at the next event!
Coming from an event planning background I had a very good idea of what it takes to put on events of that size and quality. What I didn’t know is that the Events Department plans and executes over 8 Regional Events, 16 International Events, 30+ Seminars and Trainings, 2 Company Events, in addition to the yearly Leadership and International Conventions all in one year!
I know that I made the right choice in coming to MA, and my department is great! I look forward to seeing all of you at the next event!
Happy Earth Day!
Today is Earth Day, and if you're like me, it's exciting to know that people all over the world are taking today to celebrate and care for the earth. As I was driving to work this morning, they were playing a clip of John Denver’s song, "Earth Day, Every Day." I think it is important for us to remember to celebrate Earth Day, Every Day; this is where we live, where we raise our children, where we work, where we play. As many of you are well aware, our planet is in need of a little TLC. We don't know yet what the effects of global warming will have on us and future generations, but we do know that there are small steps we can take to reduce our carbon footprint and maybe even have a positive impact on our world.
One way to reduce your carbon footprint on the earth is to use environmentally-friendly cleaning products, like Snap™. The Snap line of cleaning products including All-Purpose Natural Concentrate, Heavy-Duty Concentrate, Dishwashing Liquid, Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener are made with plant-based ingredients and essential oils that are biodegradable, non-toxic, and safe for septic systems and bottled with recyclable plastic. Snap's highly-concentrated formulas in addition to being economical, help to reduce waste generated from plastic bottles. One bottle of Heavy-Duty Concentrate replaces up to 16 bottles of the leading spot and stain remover; that's reducing waste by 16 bottles for one product. One bottle of All-Purpose Natural Concentrate replaces over 1000 bottles of glass cleaner; that's reducing waste by 1000 bottles for one product. Just imagine how much waste could be eliminated by everyone you know replacing their current cabinet-full of cleaning products with Snap!
Recycle your aluminum and steel cans, if everyone in the U.S. recycled their cans for one year, it would be like taking nearly 4,000,000 cars off the road for one year.
Recycle your newspapers and magazines; if everyone in the U.S. recycled their paper products for one year, it would be like taking over 5,000,000 cars off the road for one year.
Switch your regular incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents, if everyone in the U.S. made this switch it would be like taking nearly 5,000,000 cars off the road for one year. (Guess what? You can buy compact fluorescents from several of our partner stores including Wal-Mart, Target and Home Depot.)
Wash your laundry on a cooler setting, if everyone in the U.S. did this for one year, it would be like taking over 3,000,000 cars off the road for one year.
Use a programmable thermostat to modify the temperature in your home when you are not there, if everyone in the U.S. used one of these for one year, it would be like taking over 12,000,000 cars off the road for one year. (Available from several of our partner stores including Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Smart Home and Sears.)
Use power strips to reduce energy waste from devices that are plugged in but not being used. If everyone in the U.S. used power strips to switch off unused devices, it would be like taking over 15,000,000 cars off the road for one year.
So take time today to reflect on the many different ways you can make a positive impact on the earth. If you know someone who's not using Snap, buy them a Snap PAK – save time, money and the earth! If you're not already recycling, start. Switch over to compact fluorescents – they're more expensive at first, but they last longer and can save you money on your utility bill. If you're buying a new car, consider a hybrid or one that gets better gas mileage. Together we can make a difference. Happy Earth Day!
One way to reduce your carbon footprint on the earth is to use environmentally-friendly cleaning products, like Snap™. The Snap line of cleaning products including All-Purpose Natural Concentrate, Heavy-Duty Concentrate, Dishwashing Liquid, Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener are made with plant-based ingredients and essential oils that are biodegradable, non-toxic, and safe for septic systems and bottled with recyclable plastic. Snap's highly-concentrated formulas in addition to being economical, help to reduce waste generated from plastic bottles. One bottle of Heavy-Duty Concentrate replaces up to 16 bottles of the leading spot and stain remover; that's reducing waste by 16 bottles for one product. One bottle of All-Purpose Natural Concentrate replaces over 1000 bottles of glass cleaner; that's reducing waste by 1000 bottles for one product. Just imagine how much waste could be eliminated by everyone you know replacing their current cabinet-full of cleaning products with Snap!
Recycle your aluminum and steel cans, if everyone in the U.S. recycled their cans for one year, it would be like taking nearly 4,000,000 cars off the road for one year.
Recycle your newspapers and magazines; if everyone in the U.S. recycled their paper products for one year, it would be like taking over 5,000,000 cars off the road for one year.
Switch your regular incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents, if everyone in the U.S. made this switch it would be like taking nearly 5,000,000 cars off the road for one year. (Guess what? You can buy compact fluorescents from several of our partner stores including Wal-Mart, Target and Home Depot.)
Wash your laundry on a cooler setting, if everyone in the U.S. did this for one year, it would be like taking over 3,000,000 cars off the road for one year.
Use a programmable thermostat to modify the temperature in your home when you are not there, if everyone in the U.S. used one of these for one year, it would be like taking over 12,000,000 cars off the road for one year. (Available from several of our partner stores including Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Smart Home and Sears.)
Use power strips to reduce energy waste from devices that are plugged in but not being used. If everyone in the U.S. used power strips to switch off unused devices, it would be like taking over 15,000,000 cars off the road for one year.
So take time today to reflect on the many different ways you can make a positive impact on the earth. If you know someone who's not using Snap, buy them a Snap PAK – save time, money and the earth! If you're not already recycling, start. Switch over to compact fluorescents – they're more expensive at first, but they last longer and can save you money on your utility bill. If you're buying a new car, consider a hybrid or one that gets better gas mileage. Together we can make a difference. Happy Earth Day!
4/17/2008
Drink Red Wine and Live Longer
Drink and be merry. The discovery of resveratrol opens the door to longevity. Video from ABC News.
4/16/2008
from Natural Health Science
We are excited to announce a new study that reveals Pycnogenol® naturally reduces osteoarthritis. The study revealed Pycnogenol’s® capability to dramatically lower joint pain, stiffness, improve physical function and increase patients mobility almost three-fold.
Market America Distributor Featured on Cover of Time magazine
For the February 25 issue of Time, Market America Distributor Julie Court was featured on the cover of the popular magazine, which is circulated to more than four million people worldwide. Julie, who is a sixth-grade English teacher in New York City, was photographed for a story entitled “How to Make Better Teachers.”
Check the ma blog again soon for an interview with Julie where she describes what it was like to be on the cover of Time, her thoughts on the problems facing educators today and why she became a Market America Distributor. 
Check the ma blog again soon for an interview with Julie where she describes what it was like to be on the cover of Time, her thoughts on the problems facing educators today and why she became a Market America Distributor.
4/15/2008
Market America - Now LinkedIn
Market America Inc. is proud to announce that it now has a LinkedIn profile, at www.linkedin.com/in/MarketAmericaInc
For those who don't know, LinkedIn is a social networking site for companies and professionals. It's basically a professional's version Myspace or Facebook. Below is a chart of quick comparisons between Myspace and LinkedIn profiles.
| Myspace | |
| Friends | Contacts |
| About Me | Education / Work Experience |
| Leave Friends Comments | Leave Contacts Recommendations |
There're many benefits of having a LinkedIn profile. Below is a quick list of what Guy Kawasaki, one of my favorite venture capitalists, has to say about LinkedIn:
The average number of LinkedIn connections for people who work at Google is forty-seven.
The average number for Harvard Business School grads is fifty-eight, so you could skip the MBA, work at Google, and probably get most of the connections you need. Later, you can hire Harvard MBAs to prepare your income taxes.
People with more than twenty connections are thirty-four times more likely to be approached with a job opportunity than people with less than five.
All 500 of the Fortune 500 are represented in LinkedIn. In fact, 499 of them are represented by director-level and above employees.
So to all that reads this post: If you currently have a LinkedIn profile, send us an invite. If you don't, create one at linkedin.com and send us an invite. We'd love to be connected to you!
4/14/2008
ma Super Bowl Party Video
I ran across this video while surfing the Internet...http://oceandrive.com/hybrid/micro_cinema/features/02.html
It is another video highlighting the excitement surrounding marketamerica.com/Ocean Drive Magazine's Super XLI Party.
It is another video highlighting the excitement surrounding marketamerica.com/Ocean Drive Magazine's Super XLI Party.
4/11/2008
Ma Partner Stores
We have been diligently adding new partner stores with each week. Many of you have sent us numerous suggestions, some of which have recently been added to your Market America
Spring is here! Let Mrs. Meyer’s help you with all of your spring cleaning. With a pair of shoes, a little elbow grease and Mrs. Meyer’s, reduce the time you spend cleaning and leave everything still looking sparking new!
There is nothing like the smell produced from an outdoor grill. At Barbecues.com, get the latest grilling accessories or upgrade your current grill. When spring rolls around, fire up that grill and make sure you’re prepared with the necessary accessories, sauces, and cookbooks the next time you grill out!
Looking for great shoes at affordable prices? Shop Famous Footwear for the latest brand name dress shoes, sandals, athletic shoes and more from such stores as Adidas, Skechers, Vans, New Balance, and more.
Looking for the perfect bag? Let Bagsbuy.com take all of the guesswork out of finding the right bag. From hobo bags to backpacks, computer cases, golf bags, purses, and more. Bagsbuy.com carries a variety of bags for all occasions not to mention belts, hats, sunglasses, wallets, and even watches. Hurry, because Bagsbuy.com is offering free shipping.
Max & Chloe carries the latest in designer fashion. From jewelry, diamonds, and handbags to the hottest outfits; Max & Chloe is the place to shop for trendy fashion to help you look your best!
Find the latest golf equipment, bags, balls and apparel at
The Season for Sneezin'
You know it's spring by all of the noses running rather than the flowers blooming. Unfortunately, many of us fall victim to spring allergies and help keep Kleenex in business. Whether you have serious allergies or the occasional springtime sniffle, you need to read this blog.
According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, the top 10 Worst Cities for Allergies for 2008 are as follows:
1. Lexington, KY
2. Greensboro, NC
3. Johnson City, TN
4. Augusta, GA
5. Jackson, MS
6. Knoxville, TN
7. Birmingham, AL
8. New Orleans, LA
9. Little Rock, AR
10. San Diego, CA
To view the full list of 100 cities, visit the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America.
With allergy season upon us, it's important that you are up to date on what the science has to say about the great benefits of Pycnogenol (R) for respiratory health!
According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, the top 10 Worst Cities for Allergies for 2008 are as follows:
1. Lexington, KY
2. Greensboro, NC
3. Johnson City, TN
4. Augusta, GA
5. Jackson, MS
6. Knoxville, TN
7. Birmingham, AL
8. New Orleans, LA
9. Little Rock, AR
10. San Diego, CA
To view the full list of 100 cities, visit the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America.
With allergy season upon us, it's important that you are up to date on what the science has to say about the great benefits of Pycnogenol (R) for respiratory health!
4/10/2008
Motives Essential Brush Set Has Arrived!
Hello!! The Motives Essential Brush Set has recently arrived at Market America! This set contains seven quality brushes that are conveniently stored in a silver, Motives brush roll. The roll has a flap on the inside the folds down keeping your brushes clean and tidy. The Essential Brush Set includes: Motives Powder Brush, Motives Cheek Brush, Motives Blender Brush, Motives Concealer/Lip Brush, Motives Eyebrow Brush, Motives Eye Shadow Brush, and the Motives Eyelash/Eyebrow Groomer.
In essence, makeup application is an art. Having great tools is essential when you are creating your look. I've found that using my brushes provides me with greater control over the application of color, and a more polished finish. Don't forget, all of our brushes are now sold separately.
Please take a moment to write me and let me know what your favorite Motives product is and why.
Talk to you soon! Krystal
4/09/2008
Resveratrol in the News
Resveratrol has grown in popularity quite a bit over the past few years. From combating the anti-aging process to fighting cardiovascular disease, it has been hailed as a powerhouse antioxidant. When I first heard about Reservatrol a few years ago, I honestly thought it was just another antioxidant on the market. After reading numerous articles about it, I started to understand that it really might work. If you aren’t aware of the French culture, their diets mainly consist of high fat foods (good fat) and red wine. Even though the French consume these foods, the culture is better able to maintain a healthier cellular and cardiovascular health and despite the high fat intake, the French have lower rates of heart disease. Resveratrol is the ingredient in red wine that made headlines in November of 2006 when scientists demonstrated that it kept overfed mice from gaining weight, turned them into the equivalent of Olympic marathoners, and seemed to slow down their aging process. Some researchers believe that Resveratrol might be the key ingredient in red wine that helps prevent damage to blood vessels, reduces "bad" cholesterol and prevents blood clots.
There was a special on ABC last week by Barbara Walters about living to be 150. In this special, she talked about the secrets and breakthroughs of the aging process. She also mentioned Resveratrol in this special. To check out the article and watch the video – click on the link below:
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4547805
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Longevity/story?id=4544003&page=1
There was a special on ABC last week by Barbara Walters about living to be 150. In this special, she talked about the secrets and breakthroughs of the aging process. She also mentioned Resveratrol in this special. To check out the article and watch the video – click on the link below:
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4547805
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Longevity/story?id=4544003&page=1
4/03/2008
A new batch of Motives Trainers
Last weekend's Motives Certified Training was a HUGE success. Congratulations to our 46 new Motives Certified Trainers!
4/02/2008
Resveratrol: A review of preclinical studies for human cancer prevention
Below is the Introduction to a scientific paper titled "Resveratrol: A review of preclinical studies for human cancer prevention". The study was published in the journal Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology in November 2007 by Mohammad Athar et al.
The full article and abstract can be viewed at Science Direct.
Resveratrol: A review of preclinical studies for human cancer prevention
There is growing interest in using naturally occurring compounds as potential cancer chemopreventive agents in human populations. In this regard, a significant correlation between dietary intake and many types of cancer has been shown in epidemiological data generated throughout the world, and in animal experiments, many dietary substances have been documented to have anticancer properties. These include green tea catechins, lycopene, soy isoflavones, pomegranate phenolics, selenium, vitamins E and D, curcumin, silibinin, and resveratrol.
Resveratrol, trans-3,5,4′-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene is a phytoalexin produced by plants, and the skin of red grapes is particularly rich in resveratrol which affects the processes underlying all three stages of carcinogenesis; namely, tumor initiation, promotion and progression. It has also been shown to suppress angiogenesis and metastasis. Extensive data in human cell cultures indicate that resveratrol can modulate multiple pathways involved in cell growth, apoptosis, and inflammation.
The anti-carcinogenic effects of resveratrol appear to be closely associated with its antioxidant activity, and it has been shown to inhibit cyclooxygenase, hydroperoxidase, protein kinase C, Bcl-2 phosphorylation, Akt, focal adhesion kinase, NFκB, matrix metalloprotease-9, and cell cycle regulators.
These and other in vitro and in vivo studies provide a rationale in support of the use of resveratrol in human cancer chemoprevention, in a combinatorial approach with either chemotherapeutic drugs or cytotoxic factors for the highly efficient treatment of drug refractory tumor cells (Seve et al., 2005). This review discusses the current preclinical and mechanistic data available to support its potential use in diminishing risk for a variety of human cancers.
The full article and abstract can be viewed at Science Direct.
Resveratrol: A review of preclinical studies for human cancer prevention
There is growing interest in using naturally occurring compounds as potential cancer chemopreventive agents in human populations. In this regard, a significant correlation between dietary intake and many types of cancer has been shown in epidemiological data generated throughout the world, and in animal experiments, many dietary substances have been documented to have anticancer properties. These include green tea catechins, lycopene, soy isoflavones, pomegranate phenolics, selenium, vitamins E and D, curcumin, silibinin, and resveratrol.
Resveratrol, trans-3,5,4′-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene is a phytoalexin produced by plants, and the skin of red grapes is particularly rich in resveratrol which affects the processes underlying all three stages of carcinogenesis; namely, tumor initiation, promotion and progression. It has also been shown to suppress angiogenesis and metastasis. Extensive data in human cell cultures indicate that resveratrol can modulate multiple pathways involved in cell growth, apoptosis, and inflammation.
The anti-carcinogenic effects of resveratrol appear to be closely associated with its antioxidant activity, and it has been shown to inhibit cyclooxygenase, hydroperoxidase, protein kinase C, Bcl-2 phosphorylation, Akt, focal adhesion kinase, NFκB, matrix metalloprotease-9, and cell cycle regulators.
These and other in vitro and in vivo studies provide a rationale in support of the use of resveratrol in human cancer chemoprevention, in a combinatorial approach with either chemotherapeutic drugs or cytotoxic factors for the highly efficient treatment of drug refractory tumor cells (Seve et al., 2005). This review discusses the current preclinical and mechanistic data available to support its potential use in diminishing risk for a variety of human cancers.
4/01/2008
Have you started spring-cleaning yet?
It's about that time of year to start pulling out the cleaning supplies and start rigorously cleaning the house. Many of you are getting ready to pull down all of your curtains, clean the blinds, move out the stove, clean out the refrigerator, wash your walls, clean your carpets and wash all of your shorts and t-shirts that have been sitting in boxes. But don't freak out, all of this can be done in a Snap!
Snap Heavy-Duty Concentrate (code: 6207) is here to save the day! You may not have known that this one product will not only clean your blinds, your refrigerator, behind and underneath your stove, it will also clean your carpets and enhance your laundry capabilities.
Using your handy-dandy Market America Spray Bottle (available in the Snap Pak (code: 6223) and the Accessory Pack (code: 6224)) dilute one to two ounces of Snap Heavy-Duty Concentrate with 12 oz. of water. Now you have an organic, biodegradable, phosphate-free, super-charged cleaning solution to tackle all of your spring-cleaning needs. It's easy to use, simply spray on the surface you want to clean and wipe it off. You may need to apply a little elbow grease to some of those extra-tough jobs (like behind your stove).
As a laundry enhancer, add one capful of Snap Heavy-Duty Concentrate with Snap Laundry Detergent to give your laundry that extra boost. (Make sure you test your clothes for color fastness.)
For your carpet mix one part Snap Heavy-Duty Concentrate to 100 parts water into your steam carpet cleaner.
So, there you go - All of your spring cleaning with one product, if only everything else could be so easy!
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