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May
10
2012

Super Charge Your Babies Rice Cereal With: Sequel Naturals Colostrum, ChlorEssence, Barleans Fish Oil and Renew Life Baby Probiotics Flora Baby

Categories: Children's Health, Cleansing, Cold, Digestive Health, Eczema, Flu, Greens, Immune System, Kids Health, Omega 3's

A healthy and happy baby makes for a super happy and stress free mom.  This post is all about giving your baby the best chance at keeping their health optimal.  Today I want to share with you a way to supercharge your babies rice cereal.  Please note, before using these products consult your health care practitioner first.  Every baby is unique and not one shoe fits all.  Some babies are very sensitive and have allergies.  However, the goal with this rice cereal is that you will be preventing your baby from having to ever deal with allergies in the first place.  This super rice cereal formula helps to prevent inflammation, digestive discomfort, gas and bloating.

Let’s start with the rice cereal first.  I like the Healthy Times Rice cereal.  It is organic and they have many different ones to choose from.  There are many different grains to choose from and there is no sugar.

Once you  have your rice cereal, you can mix your rice cereal with either breast milk, formula, regular milk or just water.

Tip: I get many mothers who ask me what to do about their childs constipation.  There are many causes of constipation, but one small change that often helps significantly is to make the rice cereal as runny as possible.  This way they are getting as much water in as possible.  Water is an excellent natural way to help ease your childs bowel movements with out the harsh benefits of laxitives.  Also keep in mind that the Renew Life Flora Baby probiotics are preventing your child from digestive complaints and constipation and the fish oil from Barlean’s will also be preventing constipation as well.

The rest is easy!  Now that you have your rice cereal mixed, simply add just a pinch of Sequel Naturals ChlorEssence.  This one you want to be very careful.  While chlorella is wonderful and is full of nourishment, a baby just needs a pinch.  Natural is good, but too much natural is not better.  Then you add in a pinch of colostrum.  This will help your baby continue to build a strong immune system, maintain healthy skin avoiding eczema and other annoying skin conditions.  Then add in a pinch of Renew Life Flora Baby probiotics.  Remember PRO Biotics are the opposite of ANTI Biotics.  The antibiotics that doctors give out are the absolute last resort when your body is not able to fight off the bacteria that is creating an illness in your body.  To prevent having to ever take antibiotics in the first place, take the healthy bacteria that helps keep your body in balance and that is the PRO Biotics GOOD bacteria.  This is what is goinh to build your babies foundation.  Probiotics are lining the digestive tract and the stomach making their little bodies strong to fend off invaders that they pick up from other kids at day care or school.  Next you put in the yummy Barlean’s Omega Swirl fish oil.  This is the icing on the cake.  Again there is NO sugar in these fish oils.  Fish oils are so important for health cognitive development, to prevent constipation, for happy moods, to prevent ADHD and to keep healthy soft skin.  Fish oils are all about reducing inflammation.

Rice Cereal Recipe For Your Baby 6months to 1 year:

Generally speaking it is suggested that solids should be introduced at 6 months and there after.  The reason for not introducing earlier is due to the fact that most babies have not developed all of their digestive enzymes to break down solids porperly.  However, you should talk to your health care practitioner.  Sometimes babies are put on solids earlier because they are under weight or for other reasons.

After your baby is one year old you can begin to up the doses.  Follow the instructions on the product.  Also, some of the products are not specifically for babies and therefore there is nothing written on the label for dosages.  This is because  health Canada has not approved the product for infants.  That is why again it is best to talk to your health care practitioner before introducing these sorts of things.  Be an informed parent.  Not all supplements are good.  Not all brands are the best for your baby.  It is important to be informed ask questions and know what you are putting in your babies little body.

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

Also, if there is not a location near you, we do MAIL ORDERS call us toll free at 1 866 499 9546

 

 

 

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May
4
2012

Renew Life Life Flora Baby

Categories: Baby Health, Children's Health, Colon Health, Diarrhea, Digestive Health, Eczema, Kids Health, Parents, Probiotics

Just wanted to share with you a fabulous product for your little ones.  Probiotics are not just for you, but even your baby…

FloraBABY is a blend of probiotics (good bacteria) that is specifically formulated for the intestinal tract and colon of children. It is a no flavour powder which can easily be mixed into warm or cool drinks such as infant formula, water, juice and milk, or soft foods such as yogurt and apple sauce. This allows parents to provide probiotics to children who do not like or have a difficult time taking supplements. Please note that it should not be mixed with hot liquids or hot foods.

FloraBABY is a blend of 5 strains of probiotics normally found in children: Bifidobacterium Breve, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium Bifidum, Bifidobacterium Infantis and Bifidobacterium Longum. These 5 probiotics work synergistically to help ensure a healthy microbacterial environment in the intestinal tract of children.

The term ‘probiotic’ means supporting life. Probiotics are friendly, beneficial bacteria. These bacteria are normal inhabitants of the large and small intestines and are an important part of a healthy digestive system. Recent research shows that probiotics help improve gastrointestinal function, respiratory and allergy response, as well as help to counter the negative effects of antibiotic use. Further, these beneficial bacteria help the body to 1) produce vitamins, 2) absorb nutrients, and 3) control overgrowth of bad bacteria and fungus.

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

Also, if there is not a location near you, we do MAIL ORDERS call us toll free at 1 866 499 9546

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Apr
13
2012

Renew Life – ParaGone Cleanse – Kiss Your Worms Goodbye!

Categories: Cleansing, Diarrhea, Digestive Health, Energy, FLYER SALE!, Savings At Alive!

Renew Life specializes in digestive health and one of the cleanses is called ParaGone which is fomrulated to Eliminate PARASITES!

ParaGone Cleanse is in our Spring Flyer, below is the write up:

Truth is almost all of us have parasites and it is vital to cleanse them out. It is paramount to get rid of them because Parasites which live inside the human body will feed off of our cells, the food we eat, and even off of the supplements we take. New Advanced Formula ParaGONE is a broad spectrum anti-parasitic, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal cleansing program formulated to help eliminate parasites from the body. It contains herbs and extracts that are widely used as anti-parasitic and remove both visual (nematode) and microscopic (bacterial) parasites from the body. It also contains anti-fungal herbs and extracts that work to eliminate yeast/fungal organisms from the body.  Anti-parasitic herbs rid the body of parasites in 2 different ways; One group of herbs works by paralyzing the organism directly, allowing the body to remove it through the regular channels of elimination. Another group of herbs works by directly destroying the organism.  Make the most of the supplements you take with step one…cleansing!

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

Also, if there is not a location near you, we do MAIL ORDERS call us toll free at 1 866 499 9546

 

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Mar
20
2012

Protein in the Morning With Fit Smart by Renew Life!

Categories: Digestive Health, Enzymes, Protein Shakes, Quick Tips, Recipes, Weight Loss

I love my Fit Smart protein/fibre shake in the morning by Renew Life.  This is just a quick post to give you a little variety in your breakfast!  Having protein shakes in the morning is so refreshing, gives you energy, makes you stronger and helps you lose weight!!  Remember ladies protein is your friend… helping you build lean muscle mass which in turn burns fat!

Renew Life Fit Smart Shake Recipe (Vanilla Flavour) – for 2 people

  • 2 cup of Berries! Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries…(I freeze them)
  • 250ml of milk (or rice milk, soy milk)
  • 250ml of water
  • 1 banana
  • After you have blended the above, put in 4 scoops of Renew Life Protein Powder and blend for just 10 or 20 seconds.  It is better for the protein powder to not get over blended.

I made this recipe for 2 because often times if you are living with someone it is best to get them going on the same healthy path!  If you are making this shake on your own, obviously just cut the recipe in half.

Old Fashioned Vanilla FitSMART Shake is a delicious way to help you reach your daily goal of 35 grams of fibre with added vitamins, nutrients and beneficial enzymes. You can also indulge in one of our other flavours: Chocolate Crème or Strawberry Dream.

• Natural shake mix

• 20 grams of protein

• 10 grams of Fibre

• 160 calories per serving

• Delicious and easy to prepare

• Rich in vitamins and nutrients

• Enjoy with or between meals

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

Also, if there is not a location near you, we do mail orders call us toll free at 1 866 499 9546

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Mar
13
2012

Iberogast on Dr. OZ Show Eases Nervous Stomach!

Categories: Bloating, Children's Health, Digestive Health, Inflammation, Stress

Iberogast is Dr. Oz’s worry cure for the stomach.  When we worry, our digestive system tends to pay the price.  Either our digestion slows down, you get heartburn, bloating, cramping or diarrhea.  Iberogast has you covered and it is one of Europe’s BEST kept secrets. At Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus, we have been recommending this fabulous product for years!  We have many customers who rave and pass on their recommendation to their friends constantly.

What is Iberogast?

Iberogast is a clinically proven prokinetic medicine which relieves heartburn, bloating, cramping and abdominal pain. It is also used in patients with chronic problems such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia.

How long has it been around?

Amazingly, Iberogast is nothing new.  It has been around for over 45 years in Europe!  It has been in the US and Canada for a few years, but is not as well known just yet.

What is in it/ Contents:

Iberogast is comprised of the following 9 ingredients: Iberis amara, Angelica, Chamomile, Caraway Fruit, St. Mary’s Thistle, Balm Leaves, Peppermint Leaves, Celandine, and Liquorice Root.

Iberis amara: The fresh plant extract of Iberis amara represents the prokinetic component in Iberogast. It increases the tone of smooth gastro-intestinal muscles and accelerates gastro-intestinal peristalsis. Extracts of Iberis amara are only contained in the medicine Iberogast.

Angelica: The extract acts to promote digestion, to relieve cramps and to promote gastric juice production.

St. Mary’s Thistle: The extract acts in an hepatoprotective manner and stimulates the regeneration of liver cells.

Caraway Fruit: The extracts act in a microbicidal manner and relieve cramps. It improves the tolerability of flatulence promoting foods (e.g. cabbage, beans).

Lemon Balm Leaves: The extract acts as a seda-tive and in an anti-flatulent manner.

Celandine: The extract acts to relieve cramps in bile ducts and in the gastro-intestinal tract.

Liquorice Root: The extract shows a cramp-relieving action and accelerates the healing of stomach ulcers.

Peppermint Leaves: The extract acts in an anti-flatulent manner, relieves cramps and stimulates bile production.

Chamomile: The extract is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, cramp relieving and promotes wound healing.

Iberogast Dosage

Unless otherwise prescribed, Iberogast should be taken orally three times a day before or with meals.  It may be mixed with your favourite drink.

  • 12 Years and up: 20 drops
  • 6 to 12 years: 15 drops
  • 3 to 6 years: 10 drops
  • 3 months to 3 years: 8 drops

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

Also, if there is not a location near you, we do mail orders call us toll free at 1 866 499 9546

 

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Mar
7
2012

VEGA – All in One Nutritional Shake!

Categories: Anti-Ageing, Antioxidants, Brain Health, Cancer, Cholesterol, Cleansing, Digestive Health, Enzymes, New Products!, Omega 3's, Probiotics, Protein Shakes

Vega Whole Meal Replacement is NEW and Improved.  It was already a top notch product, but by staying true to their roots, Sequel Naturals is never afraid to build on their foundation.  Brendan Brazier is always on top of the health curve providing you with the best ingredients to help nourish the body!

What is New about VEGA All in One Nutritional Shake?

  • Superior nutritional profile
  • A one-scoop complete serving
  • Better digestibility
  • Improved taste and texture

Highlights On VEGA One Nutritionals Profile:

  • 1000 ORAC Antioxidant Blend: they created an all-new super-fruit blend featuring maqui, acai, goji and other berries to give you a broader range of phytonutrients with over 2 times more antioxidants per scoop.
  • Green Blend: they broadened the spectrum of greens by adding chlorophyll-rich, nutrient-dense superfoods such as kale, broccoli, spinach and alfalfa, along with chlorella, to boost the nutritional profile of Vega One with 20% more greens per scoop (for a total of three full servings of veggies per scoop!)
  • Protein: they boosted their complete protein blend with SaviSeed protein, greatly increasing the tryptophan content (an essential amino acid). Vega One now boasts 15% more protein per scoop.
  • Omega-3 (and Fiber!): we added white chia—renowned for its Omega-3 content—to bump our Omega-3s per scoop up by 20%. Chia is also one of the best-quality sources of fiber, rounding out the fiber profile of Vega One nicely.

One of the Biggest concerns in the past was the taste!  It was never the best tasting stuff, but no question the quality and nutrition was there.  This is what they have to say regarding the improvements of the TASTE!

  • Improved Taste and Texture:
  • Good-for-You Can Taste Good, Too: Beloved as it was for its nutritional profile, the number one complaint about Health Optimizer we heard loud and clear over the years was how (not so delicious) it tasted. Our research was resounding proof that the next generation of Health Optimizer needed a taste overhaul. Even some of our most loyal Vega fans admit to blending Health Optimizer into smoothies—just to make it palatable. Vega One offers premium nutrition AND great taste in the same scoop, but it can also be blended for those adventurous consumers
  • Ingredients Impact Flavor: After tasting every ingredient in Health Optimizer individually, we discovered a few elements that stood out in all the worst (tasting) ways. We replaced some vitamins and minerals in our blend with more expensive, neutral-tasting sources.
  • On-the-go Portability: Delivering exceptional nutritional value on-the-go has been one of the cornerstones of Vega formulation. Our research told us the taste of Health Optimizer was a barrier to the very portability it was designed for—Vega One is so delicious mixed with water alone, you’ll never have to sacrifice taste for travel again.

Why Keep Taking VEGA?  Because their roots are still the same…

Good for your body and the planet, Vega One Nutritional Shake is the clean, plant-based choice to fuel your healthy, active lifestyle—without compromise. Made from natural, whole food ingredients, Vega One is a convenient, all-in-one supplement, packed with:

  • 50% daily intake of vitamins and minerals
  • 15 g protein
  • 6 g fibre
  • 1.5 g Omega-3
  • Antioxidants
  • Probiotics
  • Greens

Formulated by Brendan Brazier, professional Ironman triathlete and bestselling author on performance nutrition, Vega One is still free from dairy, gluten and soy, and contains no added sugar, artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners.

Available in Berry, Chocolate, Vanilla Chai and Natural flavour

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can do to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

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Mar
2
2012

Taking Supplements When Pregnant or Nursing

Categories: Baby Health, Breast Health, Digestive Health, Omega 3's, Pregnancy Tips, Probiotics, Weight Loss, Womans Health

I often have women who are prenant or nursing asking me what they can take for weight loss or even what supplements they can even just take period.

I have an 8 month old at home and I know how you feel. With regards to the products discussed in my weight loss posts, it is not advised for pregnant women to take many of those.

What can you take?

You can take a good quality Whey Protein Isolate for example from the brand Progressive.

Fish Oil from Ascenta for example

Calcium Magnesium such as Coral Calcium from Alive

Really the main thing during pregnancy is to just eat the most healthy as possible. One of my favourites that always made me feel full was Kale salad. Just oil and balsamic vinegar, cracked black pepper, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, feta cheese, pine nuts or whatever nuts you like. you can modify the salad of course if you like red peppers that is nice too. The key with Kale is it is really crunchy so you can actually put the dressing on the night before and it will be a nice texture the next day. Veges that are super dark are very rich in nutrients and it makes you full because they are so dense with lots of fibre.

Keep in mind that now is not the time to lose weight.  So just make sure you have lots of hearty healthy calories. You will feel fantastic. Also I ate more in the morning and less and less throughout the day and I slept excellent. Now I am still nursing so I have to be careful still with supplements, but I continue with my Platinum Prenatel, lots of Ascenta fish oil, cal/mag, probiotic (helps with digestion and totally safe throughout pregnancy/nursing).

A tip for breakfast is NutraCleanse!! This is amazing. Really helps regularity great for the breast milk its a fabulous product and is extremely safe, natural and healthy. You just sprinkle it on cereal or what ever you want. http://www.alivehealthblog.com/2011/05/26/nutracleanse-high-fibre-food-source/ there is the link.

Above is a just an example of a response that I often have to make.  Just wanted to share.

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

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Feb
24
2012

Dr Oz When Bloating Becomes Toxic (Solution Renew Life Digestive Care Line)

Categories: Cleansing, Colon Health, Detox, Diarrhea, Digestive Health, Enzymes, Probiotics

First of all, Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus can certaintly relate to the statement made on Dr Oz’s show.  A woman guest specialist said: “”If I had a dollor for every time a woman came up to me and said “I suffer from bloating”, I would be a millionare.”"  This statement shows that you are not alone; everyday we have customer complaints regarding the pain from BLOATING!  This is not something that you have to live with.  Just remember that there is no single solution that will work for everyone.  It is important to not get stressed about your bloating, but to be proactive and get help.

You may have heard of Brenda Watson, she is the founder of Renew Life.  Here is a little background on her:

“To understand what makes Renew Life a special company, one must first know the story of Brenda Watson, who founded Renew Life in 1997. Suffering from poor health and chronic aliments, Brenda began her journey towards better health by embracing the philosophies of Bernard Jensen (a holistic nutritionist and pioneer in the health field). She quickly realized that through cleansing and proper dietary choices, her health was improving for the better.”

Cleansing, enzymes, fibre and probiotics these are all things that help the digestive system.  However, we are not all the same and depending on your condition you may be in need of fibre, OR you may not, this is just one example.

Examples of different conditions due to poor digestive systems:

Candida Overgrowth, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Constipation, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea Diverticular Disease (Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis), Gas and Bloating, Headaches and Migraines, Heartburn / Acid Reflux, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Hemorrhoids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (I.B.S.), Leaky Gut Syndrome, Parasite Infestation, Peptic Ulcer, Poor Skin, Sluggish Liver (Poor Liver Function), Urinary Tract Infections

Therefore, this is just a general article to creat some awareness around your digestive system.  There are things you can do to improve your situation and we have helped many with the Renew Life Cleansing line.

Cleanses:

CandiGONE, CleanseSMART, First Cleanse, Heavy Metal Cleanse, LiverDETOX Kit, ParaGONE, Smokers Cleanse to name a few.

As always, we hope that you will come and visit us at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun or Supplements Plus. Do not sit in silence; there are so many things you can to better your health! Get excited and take charge of your health. Let’s work together, along with your doctor to ensure you are doing all you can to lead a happy and healthy life. Our team looks forward to helping you with what ever your health concerns are.

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Dec
20
2011

NuLife Healthy ProBiotic Dark Chocolate

Categories: Digestive Health, Immune System, Probiotics

 

Excellent Probiotic, great for Everyone!

Tastes great and is an excellent stocking stuffer for your loved ones this Christmas!

4x More Effective than Yogurt as a delivery method for Probiotics

10 Billion live active cultures at production 1 Billion at time of Expiry

Great for Kids, Great for Adults and Seniors

 

Chocolate Probiotics:

87% More people like Chocolate than Yogurt

Chocolate Probiotics More Convenient

Chocolate Probiotics Shelf Stable

Chocolate Probiotics better for travelling

Chocolate Probiotics faster and more enjoyable to consume

 

This was just a quick tip for an alternative way to get your healthy bacteria into your loved ones.  Great for you immunity, fighting allergies, digestion and oral health!

As always thank you for reading and we look forward to helping you at a location near you!

 

   

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Aug
30
2011

Renew Life DietSTART – Accelerate Your Weight Loss Without the Jitters!

Categories: Belly Fat, Cleansing, Colon Health, Detox, Digestive Health, Energy, Weight Loss

Want to lose weight faster without side effects, all while still being able to eat? Its possible with the help of DietSTART! DietSTART is a 14 day, 2 part kit that contains some of the most exciting weight loss ingredients on the market today, Svetol and FraxiPure. These highly researched key ingredients work to release stored fat from the body’s fat cells for energy, balance blood sugar, increase lean muscle mass and enhance bowel elimination without purgatives!HOWit works? The ingredients inhibit both the absorption of excess sugar by the kidneys and intestine as well as the production of sugar by the liver! By maintaining healthy blood sugar, your body will go to the stored fat in our adipose tissue to give you energy instead of using the immediate sugar you have just ingested. DietSTART is for people wanting to kick start their body into loosing weight, for people looking to accelerate weight loss naturally and for anyone who wants assistance in enhancing bowel elimination without the use of laxatives. Now you can OUTSMART your body with DietSTART!

Study:

A double blind clinical study of 50 subjects showed the following: After 8 weeks of consuming either 400 mg of SVETOL or a placebo with no change to diet and exercise habits, the SVETOL group showed a reduction of body weight of 5.7% or an average weight loss of 11 lbs. This is twice as much as the placebo group. Perhaps even more exciting is that the SVETOL group showed an increase in lean to fat mass ratio of 4%. Lean body mass is what determines your basal metabolic rate, so an increase in lean muscle mass corresponds to an increase in metabolism. DietSTART delivers 400 mg of Svetol®, the therapeutic dosage.

Directions for Use

Take 1 capsule of DietSTART I with both your morning meal and evening meals.

Take 1 capsule of DietSTART II in the evening on an empty stomach (3 hours after eating).

 

As always thank you for reading!  We look forward to helping you with whatever your health concerns are at a location near you!  Also we do mail orders.  Call us toll free at 1866 499 9546

 

 

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