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Oct

2009

Save Money At Alive Health Centre!

Many of us need to save money where ever we can. Alive keeps this in mind and we try to pass on the savings to our customers where ever possible, while still maintaining excellent customer service! One of the comments we repeatedly hear is: “Thank you so much for really taking the time to explain the supplements to me.” We realize that putting something into your body is an important decision to undertake. Therefore, we take it seriously as well and take the time to explain what you need to take and what it will do for you.

So how can you save at Alive Health Centre?

1. Bottle recycling! Be good to your environment; we know you recycle at home, but when you bring in your empty vitamin bottle and purchase the same product we deduct a dollar off of your purchase or 50 cents if the product is under $10.00. Keep in mind that it is a one to one ratio and you buy the same type of product i.e. calcium for calcium or vitamin C for vitamin C etc.
2. Volume discounts when you buy your vitamins!

"Example of Alive's Flyer Sales in Coquitlam"

Buy 6 get one FREE
Buy 2-5 get 10% OFF (white sticker)
Buy 2-5 get 5% OFF (red sticker)

*There are some exceptions with volume buying*
3. Coupons! We have the coupons cut out and ready at the till so you do not have to remember to bring them in. People thank us all the time for having them ready.
4. Alive Flyer Sales! We have flyer sales three times a year! We are famous for our fantastic deals while still offering volume buying. They take place in the fall, winter and spring so watch for the colourful flyer in your local newspaper.

If you have more questions on how to save at Alive, you can find the store closest to you on our store locator page and give us a call, or drop in! Hope to see you soon!

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Oct

2009

PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome

Categories: Supplements, Womans Health

Trying to get through your day, but PMS symptoms are in the way

Does this sound familiar?

Bloating of the abdomen
Breast tenderness
Cramps
Cravings for certain foods
Depression
Difficulty concentrating
Fatigue
Headaches
Tension and irritability
Acne breakouts

The above are some of the symptoms that most women experience every month. Some women do not experience everything listed above, but even having one of the symptoms can create havoc. Women often wonder why all of these terrible symptoms happen to us each and every month? There are reasons for them, but there are also ways that you can help yourself deal with these symptoms. Having your period does not have to be a painful experience.

The reason women have these symptoms is as a result of the different hormones being secreted during the woman’s menstrual cycle which usually consists of 28 days. When a woman’s hormones get out of balance it is referred to as, “Hormone Havoc.” Lorna Vanderhaeghe, who is one of the leaders in women’s natural health, wrote one of the most thorough books on women’s hormone health along with the well respected Dr. Pettle and it is entitled, “Sexy Hormones.” She explains that one of the reasons why many women become estrogen dominant stems from our environment. Things like our detergents, medications, and stress can create estrogen dominance. Some of the symptoms of estrogen dominance are: acne, depression, irritability, loss of sex drive, period irregularity, weight gain and basically PMS. Along with a proper diet and exercise, one of the solutions is to take a supplement called EstroSense put out by Lorna. It is extremely safe with no side effects. Many women are thrilled to have their skin back and no PMS symptoms after waiting a few cycles while taking the product. Her formula consists of the following: I3C, D-Glucarate, decaffeinated green tea extract, curcumin, milk thistle, sulforaphane, rosemary and lycopene. The recommended dosage is two capsules twice daily.

The other extremely important supplements to consider are your healthy omega-6 oils such as evening primrose, and borage oil. These oils help reduce cramps, mood, as well as breast tenderness. Another supplement is calcium magnesium. It is not only important for your bone health and heart health, but they also help prevent cramping. A safe herb called vitex is also extremely helpful for easing cramping.

What about your diet? Cut down on the caffeine for starters. Coffee lovers will be disappointed to know that caffeine triggers a rise in estrogen which greatly contributes to your symptoms of PMS. Lorna among other health experts discuss that a thickened uterine lining is caused by too much estrogen with low levels of progesterone and this is often the root of heavy periods. One way to cut down on coffee is to drink green tea. It is filled with antioxidants and will enhance your mental acuity for the whole day. Also, be wary of cold drinks roughly one week before you menstruate. Traditional Chinese Herbalists are always instructing their patients to eat warm foods and drinks to prevent severe cramping.

PMS is never going to be a breeze, and there is much more to it than I have discussed. Again if you have any more questions, feel free to contact me or visit me at Alive Health Centre in Oakridge mall.

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Oct

2009

Natural Breast Enhancement: Firm N’ Gro

Categories: Breast Health, Hot products, Supplements, Womans Health

"Don't go under the knife, try the natural way"

Firm N’ Gro is the natural and safe way to go if you wish to have larger and firmer breasts. According to the American Surgens of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) in 2008 more than 350,000 thousand woman had breast implants. Many people feel we should be happy with what we have, but people always want what they do not have or what is thought to be what the opposite sex desires. Since this is the nature of people, woman should know about Firm N’ Gro, which is one of the natural ways to firm and enlarge their breasts.

After women give birth the common complaint is that their breasts have never been the same and they are looking for something to help. Firm N’ Gro can help women achieve this wothout having to go under the knife.

How does Firm N’ Gro work?

Firm N’ Gro works with the glandular system. Not only will it make your breasts larger it has also helped many women with their PMS symptoms. The dosage is very important in order to achieve results. While women have seen results with one box, it is crucial that women follow the while program in order to maintain all the work you have put into this.

Why use a naural method and what could be the potential risks of breast Surgery?

All surgery involves risks, so if it is not absolutely necassary such as having a breast reduction which can create health problems, then avoid it.
After the surgery you cannot go back.
You always have to be under general anesthesia when having breast augmentation.
After breast implants you run the risk of not being able to breast feed.
You run the risk of one or more of the following: infection, pain, bleeding, implant rupture and/or tissue breakdown.
Transplanted tissue can form lumps called “fat necrosis.” Lumps in the breast causes anxiety and uneeded stress. Stress is the cause of other diseases such as cardiovasculae disease. We need to lessen stress as much as possible. If the lumps do not go away, more surgery will be required down the road to ensure it is not cancerous.
You will have scarring. Some may be less obvious than another.
You run the risk of not liking to style of your breast augmentation. Remember there are many different shapes a breast can take on and not all surgeons will do it they way you were expecting it to look like.
Let’s face it, it just doesn’t look natural.

Of course many women are perfectly fine after they have undergone breast surgery even some of my friends have done it, but they admit that they feel very fortunate that nothing went wrong and wish that they had taken a natural approach.

Firm N’ Gro is one of the more complicated products that needs further explanation. If you are considering altering your breast remember to look out for your breast health. You can do this by using a natural approach such as Firm N’ Gro, with the added benefit of larger and firmer breasts. Come and visit us at Alive Health Centre and we will explain the dosaging, how long it takes to see results, and what the ingreedients are!

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Oct

2009

Pure Acai Berry 500mg Extract 10:1

Categories: Alive Brand, Antioxidants, Hot products, Supplements, Weight Loss

Acai (pronounced Ah-Sigh-EE) is a powerful antioxidant and is has been named the #1 Super Food by Dr. Perricone. These little berries come from the Amazon palm tree in Brazil. Hidden within its royal purple pigment are: antioxidants, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Acai berry has 33 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10-30 times the anthocyanins of red wine!

Acai provides the energy to be healthy!

What is Acai berry used for?

Weight loss: Acai helps you to lose weight by reducing your hunger and by increasing your energy levels. When you have more energy, you will be more inclined to become active and you will ultimately lose weight! Acai berry is a healthy way to lose weight because there are no stimulants. Acai berry helps you to overcome fatigue, reduce cravings for carbohydrates, and provides you with antioxidants. When you feel tired you will crave simple carbohydrates and other comfort foods. Therefore, by using Acai you will reduce hunger and stop yourself from consuming the wrong foods.

Alive Acai Berry 500mg

Cardiovascular and Digestive Health:Acai has a synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fibre and phytosterols and this is what helps to promote cardiovascular as well as digestive health. Monounsaturated oleic acid is important because it aids omega – 3 fish oils to penetrate the cell membrane and together they help to make the cell membrane supple. It is important to keep the cell membrane young with elasticity because all hormones, neurotransmitters, and insulin receptors function more efficiently. Remember that over time high insulin rates not only cause type II diabetes, it also creates a constant inflammatory state; and inflammation causes premature aging.

Acai berry is an essential amino acid complex with valuable trace minerals and Alive has had Acai for years before all of the hype. It is important that you find a pure source with no fillers or binders. One great choice is Alive Brand Acai Berry that is a pure 500mg extract 10:1 whole fruit that has no added sugar. Some Acai juice on the market is mixed with other juices, and therefore has high sugar content and this will defeat the purpose of trying to lose weight! As always come on into Alive where we can help you further. Look forward to seeing you!

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Oct

2009

Leaf Source – Nature’s Health Enhancer

Categories: Hair Loss, Hot products, Supplements

If you have tried everything for your joints and the pain always seems to linger, Leaf Source is for you. If you have tried everything for energy and nothing quite hits the spot, Leaf Source is for you. If your immune system seems to be down no matter what and you are worried about the HINI virus, then definately give Leaf Source a try.

In a nutshell, Leaf Source helps with:

Arthritic pain, joint problems
Inhibiting viral activity
Inflammation
Bone loss
Immune balancing
Fatigue
Nutrient absorption
Increased alkalinity

It can be overwhelming trying to dicipher which products to use. Leaf Source is honestly one of those products that is truly amazing and really works. It is 100% organic, vegetarian and it can be taken with any supplements that you are already using. If you are on any medications, you just need to take it two hours apart. Leaf Source has over 10 years of scientific research to show its usefullness in conquering pain, balancing your immune system as well as increasing your energy!

What is Leaf Source? It is derived from a sea bed deposit dated at over 100 million years. It is found in New Mexico where there is organic mineral composite from fossilized tropical vegetation. This means that it contains humic and fulvic acids, proteins, macro and micronutrients, organic carbon compounds, plant hormones, and enzymes.

You may have noticed that the wording above says, (Leaf Source balances the immune system). The word balance is extremely key. While many people need to boost the immune system there are many people with auto immune disorders such as arthritis and they want exactly the opposite. Their immune systems are over active and they need to be very wary before taking supplements that could boost their immune system. Therefore, it is important to note that Leaf Source is auto immune friendly because it balances the immune system only.

Leaf Source also enhances the absorption of the nutrients you are consuming. For example, if you suffer from joint pain you can take your glucosamine with Leaf Source. People are taking Leaf Source with their calcium, multivitamin, silica as well as other supplements and they are really noticing the difference.

I would encourage everyone to take Leaf Source because there are no side effects, there are no complications when taking it with other supplements. If you are taking prescriptions or over the counter medications it is always advised that you take natural supplements at least two hours apart from medications, but other than this Leaf Source is for everyone. There has been such positive results, for example, one lady had been suffering with shingles and could not find anything that would help, and she found Leaf Source to be the difference. I also take this product with my hair loss supplements and my multi vitamin. I have noticed my hair and nails getting stronger as well. I know others have seen this as well, but it is really encouraging when you see the results for yourself. I have also seen my energy increase, and this has helped me wake up a little earlier to do the things I need to do like, exercise and make my lunch in the morning.

Leaf Source is always at Alive Health Centre and right now it is on special for $25.99 and when you buy 2 you get 5% off, or when you buy 6 bottles you get 1 FREE. As always feel free to come into Alive at the Oakrdige location for more information I am always happy to help you with your health.

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Oct

2009

Hair Loss Solutions

Categories: Hair Loss

Both men and women experience hair loss for many different reasons. It can be from a lack of nutrients, hormonal changes, stress or vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Of course it can be from a combination of the items listed as well. There are safe and natural ways we can fix the problem of hair loss.

First of all diet and physical activity is the place to start. Take a look at what your typical day looks like. Are you starting out with a healthy breakfast? Furthermore are you making sure you wake up in time to even have your breakfast? Almost 50% of people in North America skip their breakfast. Not only is this contributing to hair loss, it also creates problems for your metabolism and achieving weight loss. Your body will go into starvation mode and want to hold onto your body fat. A healthy breakfast would consist of the following choices: whole grain cereal, sprouted grain toast, green tea, eggs, oatmeal, or better yet a smoothie. A smoothie is one of the better choices because you can get a good quality isolate protein (PVL brand), greens such as chlorella and spirulina (Progressive, or Sequal Brand), soluble and insoluble fibre (Fibre Smart Renew Life Brand), B vitamins (B-Complex Alive or Prairie Naturals Brand) and your omega oils (3-6-9 Udo’s Brand) all at one time!

Your scalp lives in protein, therefore having protein at every meal is essential for healthy hair as well as your muscles. Keep in mind that there are sources other than having red meat at ever meal, for example Vega is a natural vegetarian source. This superior clean product uses pea, hemp, brown rice and other vegan sources. Also you can get your protein from, a whey protein, lean chicken breast or even your legumes.

Next we will move onto stress. Most of us are dealing with stresses, some positive and some negative. Regardless of what kind, your body can feel it and ultimately show it through hair loss and other more serious conditions or diseases. So first and foremost try to eliminate negative stress where ever you can and then supplement your diet with a B-Complex. Above the liquid B-Complex was suggested by Prairie Naturals. For those of you who are not fond of liquids, Alive has an excellent B-Complex that comes in either capsule, or tablet.

The other deficiency that is apparent with people who experience hair loss is silica. Alive has excellent silica that is in capsule form. When I was in University I experienced a lot of hair loss and the silica was a huge part of my daily supplement intake. I took two capsules after my breakfast and two capsules after my dinner. I did this for 4 months. Now I take two after my breakfast and one after my dinner.

Lastly, how long until you will see results? Remember supplements are not magic pills, they definitely help you but they take time and it is different for each individual. They also depend on your diet and exercise. On average people see a difference in about three months. This gives you time to see the new hair growth. You will see that the new hair grows in is thicker and that the amount of hair strands will increase.

Remember, if you have any further questions you can always come into the Oakridge Alive where myself or other Alive associates can give you more information to suite your individual needs.

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