1 Welcome to Education Week! Spring 2010Thai-Go The Best Gets Better with Pomegranate and Acai Steven Horne
2 Your Home Office Support TeamWestern Midwest Central South Northeast Ray Lambert Aaron Wengert Scott Terry Jon Terry Doug Jensen
3 Webinar Nuts & Bolts Access PPT, PDF, PDF 3-up, fact sheets, webinar recordings at Listen to this webinar by phone at your convenience by calling Pin This is not a toll-free call!
4 Education Week PromotionsAll Education Week promotions are available from Monday April 19 – Monday April 26 Don’t use the regular stock numbers, use the provided promotion numbers! Take advantage of $ off, Buy 4 get 1 free, Buy 9 get 3 free and products for $5
5 Education Week Benefits Earn Free Products!Purchase $100 in Ed Week Promos Purchase $200 in Ed Week Promos Free products will be merged with a subsequent order after Education Week. Order must be placed by June 30, 2010.
6 We’re Giving Away 5 Trips to Cancun & 10 Product Baskets!Watch each webinar We’ve hidden a word in each webinar. Put the words together and submit the phrase on by April 26th Purchase at least 1 Ed Week promotion We’ll announce winners on our May 10 Brilliant Body Webinar
7 Congratulations to Ruth Pacheco from New Jersey!You are our Cancun winner from March’s webinar! Cancun for 1, we’ll pay airfare Come enjoy convention with us!
8 5 Great Products for $5 Each! April 20 & 21 Only!
9 Special Thai-Go Promotion April 21 Only!$20.00 off! Promotion # $34.95 QV 30
10 Certificate of Completion Go online, fill in your name, print it off
11 Steven Horne Founder of Tree of Light PublishingProfessional Clinical Herbalist Gifted writer and teacher Professional member of American Herbalist Guild (AHG) Professional member of International Iridology Practioner’s Association Author of The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products He has studied herbs for over 30 years!
12 The Best Gets Better with Pomegranate and AcaiThai-Go The Best Gets Better with Pomegranate and Acai
13 The Reality of Health “[Health] is achieved by following the laws of nature; when you break them, illness results. Health is not bestowed upon you by a beneficent nature at birth; it is achieved and maintained only by active participation in well-defined rules of healthful living—rules you may be disregarding every day.” Henry Bieler in Food is Your Best Medicine
14 Creating Health “…today a search for pure air, pure raw milk, pure water, natural, unprocessed, unpreserved foods, unsprayed vegetables, nourishing whole grain bread is too simple, too unpretentious to be extolled as a ‘new’ therapy in treating disease .” Henry Bieler in Food is Your Best Medicine
15 Fruits and Vegetables Are an absolutely critical part of a healthy diet Should make up over half of what we eat on a daily basis Most Americans only get 1-1/2 servings daily
16 Supermarket Produce Travels an average of 1,000 miles and is an average of 14 days old Nutrient depletion starts within hours harvesting Is often sprayed, waxed, irradiated or otherwise treated
17 Why is Fresh Produce Essential?Fresh produce contains numerous compounds (both known and unknown) that protect the body and build health Antioxidants are some of the critical compounds in fresh produce
18 Inflammation and Oxidative StressThese processes are one of the root causes of degenerative diseases, including: Cancer Heart disease Arthritis Auto-immune conditions and many more…
19 What is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s initial response to irritation, tissue damage or infection All tissue damage initiates an inflammatory reaction
20 Symptoms of InflammationSwelling Redness Pain Heat
21 Swelling Swelling is caused by dilation of capillary pores which allows fluid and protein into tissues spaces in increased quantities; this also allows white blood cells into the area
22 Redness Redness is caused by increased blood flow to the area; blood vessels are dilated above the affected area and constricted below the affected area
23 Pain Pain is due to tissue swelling putting pressure on nerves and lack of oxygen to tissues
24 Heat Heat is caused by increased cellular activity and oxidation at site of damage
25 Understanding OxidationChemical reactions involving oxygen Fire is an example of oxidation at work
26 Other Examples of OxidationIron rusting An apple turning brown Gasoline burning in your car Your cells producing energy from food
27 Oxygen The Double-Edged SwordOxygen is needed to metabolize (burn) nutrients Oxygen can also “burn” our own tissues
28 An Engine Needs a Cooling SystemAntioxidants are the body “engine’s” cooling system
29 Antioxidants Protect cells from being damaged by oxygen compoundsCome from both dietary sources and are manufactured by your own cells
30 The Myth of Medicine “Really, there is no special medicine which is a specific (or remedy) for any chronic disease.” Henry Bieler in Food is Your Best Medicine
31 “itis” is Latin for InflammationArthritis Bronchitis Appendicitis Laryngitis Sinusitis Tonsillitis
32 In addition to all “itis” diseases, inflammation and oxidative stress are involved in…Heart Disease Aging Cancer Allergies Autoimmune Disorders And many, many others…
33 Internal “Fire Alarms”Chronic, low grade aches and pains Fatigue, especially after exercise General malaise (just not feeling good) Bright or dark red tongue Red, bleeding gums
34 More Fire Alarms Excess weight Carbohydrate and sugar cravingsFrequent headaches Constant hunger Fluid retention Red or purplish tissue Brittle fingernails Limp hair Groggy upon waking Lack of mental concentration Craving cold foods and beverages
35 Inflammation always has a cause“Remove the cause and the effect will cease.” —Samuel Thomson
36 Causes of Inflammation and Oxidative StressChemical irritation Mechanical irritation Tissue damage Nutritional deficiencies Stress Find the cause and remove it whenever possible…
37 ORAC Oxygen-Reducing Radical Absorption CapacityA method for measuring the total antioxidant activity of a substance Quantitatively measures the total antioxidant capacity as well as the amount of fast vs. slow acting antioxidants Used to determine the effectiveness of various natural antioxidants
38 ORAC Values of Foods Dark chocolate - 13,120 Rosemary - 6,000Prunes - 5,770 Blueberries - 2,400 Blackberries - 2,036 Kale - 1,770 Green tea - 1,686 Strawberries - 1,540
39 Thai-Go ORAC Value Ingredients Thai-Go - 51,939 Competitor A - 24,480Competitor B - 23,323 Ingredients Mangosteen fruit Grape fruit, skin, seed Blueberry fruit Red Raspberry fruit Wolfberry (Lycium) fruit Sea Buckthorn fruit Green tea leaves Apple fruit Pomegranate fruit Acai fruit
40 Hippocrates “Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food…”
41 Mangosteen Delicious tropical fruitHigh in antioxidant compounds called xanthones alpha manostin gamma mangostin Xanthones are in highest concentration in the pericarp (rind)
42 Xanthones Anti-inflammatory and antioxidantAntiviral (Epstein-Barr virus) and antifungal May help block histamine Can inhibit oxidation of LDL cholesterol Potential cancer inhibiting compounds (leukemia) Pain relieving qualities Potential benefit in diabetes
43 Mangosteen is Also In IF Relief Super ORACPowerful remedy for reducing inflammation and easing pain Super ORAC Antioxidant formula in capsule form
44 Grape Alchemists believed the grape to be of the highest order in the plant kingdom because of their ability to make wine Grape fruits are alkalizing and help remove acid waste from the body Grape seeds contain the antioxidant compounds oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs)
45 Oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs)Condensed tannins with powerful antioxidant capabilities Found in pine bark, grape seed and green tea Grapine® contains OPCs
46 Potential Applications of OPCsAging (slow) Arthritis Bruises Cancer (prevention) Diabetes Lupus Macular degeneration Meningitis Pain Parkinson’s disease (prevention) Surgery (healing from) Vaccines (detoxification from)
47 The Grape Cure Juliette de Bairacli Levy recommended the grape cure “when the human body has become sick almost beyond reasonable hope of recovery” This “cure” consists of living off of fresh, unsprayed grapes (and a few leaves and tendrils) Other famous healers have also used a diet of grapes as a cure for many chronic ailments
48 Blueberry North American relative of European bilberryHelps to stabilize blood sugar levels Contain anthocyanins Prevents oxidation of fats Protects capillaries An important “bear” medicine in Native tradition
49 Anthocyanins Plant pigments (blue, red, black), natural dyesSuperoxide radical scavengers Prevent lipid peroxidation Stabalize collagen and protect tissues from breakdown during chronic inflammation
50 Sources of AnthocyaninsBlueberry Billberry Huckleberry Cranberry Black currant Elderberry Grape skin & leaves
51 Raspberry The leaf is used as a tonic for both the female and male reproductive system The fruit is traditionally used to “nourish the blood” It is cooling and refreshing
52 Wolfberry (Lycium or Gogi)Protects the liver from environmental toxins Used in Chinese medicine to “cool the blood” Used as a tonic for the liver, kidney and eyes High in vitamin C
53 More Uses for WolfberryDizziness Blurred vision High blood pressure Fever Sweating Irritability Excessive thirst Nosebleeds Excess “heat”
54 Sea Buckthorn High in vitamin C, bioflavonoids and trace mineralsPromote wound healing Support circulation Improve resistance to infection Also used as wash for treating skin irritation
55 Bioflavionoids Aid heart and circulation, strengthen blood vessels (reduce fragility) Act synergistically with Vitamin C Antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective Inhibit enzymes that produce pro-inflammatory prostaglandins
56 Other Sources of BioflavonoidsMilk Thistle (silybin) Citrus peel (hesperidin and others) Buckwheat (rutin) Gingko Horsetail Rose hips
57 Green Tea Significant source of polyphenols Strong antioxidantMay have benefits against tooth decay May promote weight loss
58 Apple Alkalizing remedy used for congested and overworked liverHelpful for kidney pain, migraines and skin eruptions Has fever reducing properties
59 Pomegranate Prized from ancient timesAntioxidant that helps prevent oxidation of cholesterol May help prevent blood platelet aggregation Improves oxygen uptake in the heart muscle May prevent prostate cancer or inhibit growth May also reduce risk of breast cancer
60 Acai Latest antioxidant superfood from AmazonRich source of anthocyanins and other phenolics High in B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids Also contains oleic acid (omega-9) found in olive oil
61 Education Week Cancun Secret Word #3Together
62 Possible Thai-Go Uses Slowing agingReducing risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes Speed recovery from surgery or chronic illness All inflammatory conditions—“itises” Eye problems Autoimmune conditions Heat stroke Radiation exposure Chemical exposure Fevers General tonic
63 Thai-Go Cooler Make fresh lemon-aide with real maple syrup (equal parts) and add Thai-Go to taste Helpful for reducing fever, cooling the body in hot summer weather and cleansing the system
64 Thai-Go Energy Pick-UpAdd Thai-Go and Liquid Chlorophyll to water and drink for a quick and natural energy pick-up Helps get more oxygen in the blood and doesn’t spike blood sugar levels
65 Gastro-Intestinal SootherUse Thai-Go diluted in water as a base for taking fiber first thing in the morning (Nature’s Three, Psyllium Hulls Combo or Everybody’s Fiber) Reduces intestinal inflammation, tones tissues and improves elimination Note: always drink lots of water with fiber
66 Cold and Fever Buster Mix 1-2 ounces of Thai-Go and ½-1 teaspoon of Vitamin C Ascorbates in a quart of water and drink as much as you can This will reduce inflammation and “heat” throughout the system
67 Pain-Eraser and Injury RepairDrink Thai-Go and take 2 IF Relief every hour to cool the fires of inflammation and ease pain Take Herbal CA and HSN-W with above to help heal after injury or surgery
68 Shortage of Skilled Herbalists ContinuesMillions of people are suffering because of a lack of well-trained herbalists to show them a more natural way to health Become part of the solution by signing up for the ABC+D Approach webinars ABC+D class teaches you all the basics of natural healing and takes you through all the body systems in depth First two sessions (May 18 and June 1) are free Remaining 12 sessions are $97
69 Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/977082187First two FREE classes will be held at 9:00 Eastern, 8:00 Central, 7:00 Mountain and 6:00 Pacific Time on May 18th and June 1st.
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74 Thank You for Attending!Join us for the May 10 Brilliant Body Webinar on the Respiratory System where we’ll announce the Cancun and product basket winners!