Anxious about anxiety?

Here’s help on how to stay calm.

Fear and anxiety are an unavoidable part of life. You may feel anxious before a dental appointment, or when you’re walking alone down a dark street. This kind of anxiety is useful - it can make you more alert or careful. It usually ends soon after you are out of the situation that caused it. But for millions of people around the world, the anxiety does not go away, and it can even get worse over time, with symptoms such as chest pains or nightmares. Some may even be afraid to leave home. These people have anxiety disorders.

Here’s how to recognize the differences between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders, courtesy of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America:

Normal Anxiety

• Occasional worry about circumstantial events that may leave you upset, such as financial worries, family problems, or traffic jams
• Embarrassment or self-consciousness in the face of uncomfortable social situations
• Random case of “nerves” or jitters, dizziness, and/or sweating over an important event like an exam, job interview, or oral presentation
• Realistic fear of a threatening object, place, or situation
• Wanting to be sure that you are healthy and living in a safe, hazard-free environment
• Anxiety, sadness, or difficulty sleeping immediately following a traumatic event

Anxiety Disorder

• Constant, chronic, and unsubstantiated worry that causes significant distress, disturbs your social life, and interferes with work
• Avoidance of common social situations for fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated
• Repeated, random panic attacks or persistent worry/anticipation of another panic attack and feelings of terror or impending doom
• Irrational fear or avoidance of an object, place, or situation that poses little or no threat of danger
• Performing uncontrollable, repetitive actions, such as washing your hands repeatedly or checking things over and over
• Ongoing and recurring nightmares, flashbacks, or emotional numbing relating to a traumatic event in your life that occurred several months or years ago

If you can relate to any of the anxiety disorder symptoms, you may want to talk to someone who is professionally qualified to help. For normal anxiety, the following strategies will also help you to stay calm:

• Exercise. Physical activity helps your body and mind. It doesn’t matter whether you jog, work out, play tennis, or go for a walk. Just get off the couch and get moving!
• Eat a balanced diet. Don’t skip meals, and try to eat from all of the food groups.
• Limit alcohol and stimulant use. Alcohol can aggravate anxiety and can also cause panic attacks, and too much caffeine can do the same as well.
• Get involved. Being active in your church or community creates a support network and gives you a break from your everyday stress.
• Do your best instead of trying to be perfect. We all know perfection isn’t possible, so be proud of however close you get.
• Take a timeout. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, just take a deep breath and count to 10. Stepping back from the problem lets you clear your head. Practicing meditation, listening to soothing music, or getting a relaxing massage are great ways to calm down.
• Put things in perspective. Think about your situation. Ask yourself whether it’s really as bad as you think it is or if you might be blowing it out of proportion.
• Talk to someone. Don’t let things bottle up to the verge of explosion. Reach out to trusted friends or family if you’re feeling low.
• Find out what triggers your anxiety. Take notes or write in a journal when you’re feeling anxious or stressed, and then look for patterns.
• Drink 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi™ every day!

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GoChi™ – Participants in groundbreaking clinical study report experiencing increased feelings of happiness in just 14 days!

In a recent human clinical trial featured in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), participants drinking a daily serving of just 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi reported significantly increased feelings of calm, contentment, and happiness in as little as 14 days! The study participants drinking GoChi also reported experiencing significantly less stress when compared to the start of the study. The publication of our study by the independent experts of a peer-reviewed publication such as JACM represents a first for a functional juice beverage in the Direct Selling industry, and it demonstrates FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to supporting its claims with solid scientific research.

Don’t worry. Be happy. Drink GoChi!
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REFERENCES:

• “Got Anxiety? Get Help.” Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Silver Spring, MD. Retrieved July 10, 2008.
• “Medline Plus: Anxiety.” U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Bethesda, MD. Retrieved July 10, 2008.
• Amagase H, Nance DM. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi™. J Altern Complement Med. 2008; 14(4), pp. 403-412. Abstract available on PubMed at http://www.pubmed.gov (PMID: 18447631)

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DISCLAIMER: The article is to provide information on goji berry (“Lycium Barbarum”). The information contained within is collected from extracts of educational material from the latest scientific evidence available in the internet and public domain. No statements herein have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Turn on Your Body’s Antioxidant Power!

Everyone’s talking about the age-defying benefits of antioxidants, but do you know what antioxidants are—and how they actually work?

The U.S. Government’s Medline Plus database defines antioxidants as substances that help to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food or by environmental sources such as tobacco smoke, radiation, and automobile exhaust. You even produce harmful free radicals when you exercise! Left unchecked, free radicals can damage or kill cells. They play a role in heart disease, cancer, and other diseases, and they can also contribute to the premature aging of your body and mind.

Fortunately, antioxidants can come to the rescue! The antioxidant process in your body is similar to stopping an apple from browning. Once you cut an apple, it begins to brown, but you can prevent discoloration by dipping each slice in lemon juice, which contains the antioxidant vitamin C.

Antioxidants are divided into two classes: the dietary antioxidants that you get from food, and the endogenous antioxidants that are made by the body. In addition to vitamin C, dietary antioxidants also include beta-carotene, vitamin E, selenium, and polyphenols such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and xanthones. Polyphenols are found in some fruits and juices, and even though they may look impressive in antioxidant tests such as ORAC, those tests only measure antioxidant potential in a test tube. The truth is that most antioxidants in fruits and juices do not perform well in the human body because they are poorly absorbed and therefore remain trapped in the digestive tract, and this has been shown in important scientific studies.

We believe that it is far more meaningful to human health to maintain high serum levels of the body’s own endogenous antioxidants, namely superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase. These vital antioxidant enzymes circulate in the blood throughout the entire body to neutralize all types of free radicals before they can do harm.

Here are some tips for increasing your body’s antioxidant power to help prevent premature aging:

1. “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” These words of wisdom are from Michael Pollan’s remarkable new book, In Defense of Food. His directives are simple, sensible, and to the point:
   • “Eat food” – Eat a wide variety of the kinds of natural and healthy foods that your grandparents ate, not today’s unhealthy processed or “engineered” foods that are loaded with salt, fat, or high-fructose corn syrup. The digestion and metabolism of processed foods can deplete your body’s vital endogenous antioxidants.
   • “Not too much” – The more calories you consume, the more free radicals you generate. Animal studies have shown that those that eat less live longer, healthier lives.
   • “Mostly plants” – Plant-based foods are healthier and put far less oxidative stress on the body. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, and nuts also contain beneficial phytonutrients that can contribute to health and well-being.
2. Drink 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi every day!

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GoChi™ – Participants in groundbreaking clinical study report experiencing increased feelings of happiness in just 14 days!

In a recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, blood tests on participants drinking GoChi showed highly significant improvements in serum levels of the important endogenous antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. This was accompanied by a corresponding reduction in blood levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), a prime indicator of free-radical damage and a known health risk factor.

This antioxidant study is yet another demonstration of the remarkable power of GoChi, and it illustrates FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to lead the nutrition industry in clinical research, product efficacy, and evidence-based product formulation.

So raise your glass, and you’ll soon be well on your way to raising your antioxidant power.

Don’t worry. Be happy. Drink GoChi!
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REFERENCES:

• “Medline Plus: Antioxidants.” U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Bethesda, MD. Retrieved June 28, 2008. Available at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/antioxidants.html
• Manach C, Scalbert A, Morand C, Rémésy C, Jiménez L. Polyphenols: food sources and bioavailability. Am J Clin Nutr 2004; 79: 727-47
• Scalbert A, Williamson G. Dietary intake and bioavailability of polyphenols. J Nutr 2000; 130(8): 2073S-2085S
• Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food (New York: Penguin Press, 2008), p.1

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DISCLAIMER: The article is to provide information on goji berry (“Lycium Barbarum”). The information contained within is collected from extracts of educational material from the latest scientific evidence available in the internet and public domain. No statements herein have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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How’s your Happiness Quotient?

If you’re like most people, you are actively seeking more happiness in your life. But you may be looking in the wrong places, and that may not be your fault. Turn on your TV, read a magazine, or log on to the Internet, and you’re assaulted by a never-ending bombardment of advertising pitches. They’ll try to convince you that happiness can be yours for the price of a new car, an expensive watch, or a trendy cell phone, but the sad truth is that the pleasure of a new acquisition fades quickly and will do nothing to increase your happiness quotient.

Can wealth make you happier? You’ve often heard that money can’t buy happiness, but few of us actually believe it. And yet, research has shown that once your basic needs are met, additional income does little to raise your sense of satisfaction with life. Additional income can raise your future happiness index, however, by helping you to secure your retirement goals or your children’s education.

Some people believe that youth is the key to happiness, but the fact is that older people are more consistently satisfied with their lives than the young, and they’re less prone to dark moods, too. Perhaps you’re thinking that a move to warmer, sunnier weather might make you happier? Well, think again! Tropical islands and the romantic French Riviera may be happy places to visit, but a recent study at England’s University of Leicester has shown that the world’s happiest people are the Danes, even though the climate can be unrelentingly cloudy, cold, and damp.

The good news is that you don’t have to move to Copenhagen to be happy. You can increase your happiness quotient over the long term by adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and making time for friends and family.

But what if you’re feeling blue right now?

Here are some strategies that can help you to lift your spirits immediately (excerpted from Gretchen Rubin’s enlightening blog, The Happiness Project). Try to check off as many of the following items as possible, and you’ll really see a difference in your mood!

• Boost your energy. Stand up and pace while you talk on the phone or, better still, take a brisk ten-minute walk outdoors. Research shows that the activity and sunlight are good for your focus, your mood, and the retention of information.
• Reach out to friends. Having warm, close bonds with other people is one of the keys to happiness, so take the time to stay in touch.
• Rid yourself of a nagging task. Crossing an irksome chore off your to-do list will give you a big rush of energy and cheer, and you’ll be surprised that you procrastinated for so long.
• Create a calmer environment. Clear some physical and mental space around your desk by sorting papers, pitching junk, or even just making your piles neater. A large stack of little tasks can feel overwhelming, but often just a few minutes of work can make a sizeable dent.
• Lay the groundwork for some future fun. Order a novel you’ve been wanting to read, or plan a weekend activity that brings you pleasure. Try to involve friends or family, as well; people enjoy almost all activities more when they’re with other people than when they’re alone.
• Do a good deed. Introduce two people who could help each other, or shoot someone an email with some useful information or gratifying praise. If you do good, you’ll feel good—this really works.
• Act happy. Put a smile on your face right now, even if you’re faking it. Research shows that even an artificially induced smile has a positive influence on your emotions. And if you’re smiling, other people will perceive you as being friendlier and more approachable.
• Listen to your favorite music. Studies show that listening to music is one of the most effective ways to boost your energy and mood (second only to exercise). In fact, in one study, 92% of people felt happier when they listened to music they liked. For an added boost, dance around the room, too.
• Drink 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi every day!

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GoChi™ – Participants in groundbreaking clinical study report experiencing increased feelings of happiness in just 14 days!

In a recent human clinical trial featured in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), participants drinking a daily serving of just 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi reported experiencing significantly increased feelings of happiness and contentment in as little as 14 days!

The publication of our study by the independent experts of a peer-reviewed publication such as JACM represents a first for a functional juice beverage in the Direct Selling industry, and it demonstrates FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to supporting its claims with solid scientific research.

So raise your glass, and you’ll soon be well on your way to raising your antioxidant power.

Don’t worry. Be happy. Drink GoChi!
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REFERENCES:

• White A. A Global Projection of Subjective Well-being: A Challenge to Positive Psychology? Psychtalk 2007:56, pp. 17-20. University of Leicester (UK). Retrieved July 25, 2008. Available at http://www.le.ac.uk/users/aw57/world/sample.html
• Rubin G. (2008, June 4) The Happiness Project. Message posted to: http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2008/06 /eight-tips-for.html
• Amagase H, Nance DM. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi™. J Altern Complement Med. 2008; 14(4), pp. 403-412. Abstract available on PubMed at http://www.pubmed.gov (PMID: 18447631)

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DISCLAIMER: The article is to provide information on goji berry (“Lycium Barbarum”). The information contained within is collected from extracts of educational material from the latest scientific evidence available in the internet and public domain. No statements herein have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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FreeLife International Launches New Product Backed by Clinical Research

GoChi™

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Goji® Juice, recently announced a revolutionary new product in Laguna Beach, Calif. at the company’s annual Leadership Summit. Developed with input from scientists around the globe, GoChi™ represents a significant advance in the goji and nutritional beverage categories, and is one of the first and only juice products backed by clinical research.

GoChi is preservative-free, halal and kosher, and contains 30 percent more polysaccharides (the active ingredient) than FreeLife’s original Himalayan Goji Juice. It also tastes great. More importantly, 9 out of 10 people who used GoChi in a recent study felt a significant health benefit in the first 14 days.

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, GoChi proved beneficial for human health in 13 key areas in just 14 days. Results included reduction of stress, less fatigue, increased energy, better quality of sleep, and increased regularity. The findings of this study were analyzed by top statisticians at the University of California, Irvine, and all were declared to be statistically significant, with an impressive confidence level of 90-99 percent. To the contrary, the lead researcher, who is a member of FreeLife’s Scientific Advisory Board, noted that in 12 out of the 13 areas studied, the test subjects taking the inactive placebo experienced no statistically significant improvements. FreeLife has verified these findings with similar results in a subsequent controlled follow-up study, and the company is in the process of designing and conducting further research.

“The study on GoChi represents a monumental leap in the entire juice category,” FreeLife CEO & Co-Founder Ray Faltinsky said. “It raises the credibility of this product to a standard never before seen in the juice industry. We have taken the science to a higher level with our own clinical research specifically on our product.”

Since Himalayan Goji Juice was introduced to the market by FreeLife in 2003, the company has achieved four straight years of record growth. “When we introduced Himalayan Goji Juice, no one had yet heard about the goji berry,” said Faltinsky. Since then, hundreds of thousands of people around the world have benefited from Himalayan Goji Juice and tens of thousands of sales reps have joined FreeLife.

“GoChi has been developed through FreeLife’s worldwide research efforts, and represents the next generation of Himalayan Goji Juice, delivering an unprecedented potency and balance of the unique Lycium barbarum polysaccharides in the goji berry,” Faltinsky added. “We anticipate that millions of people around the globe will benefit from this new product.” The market in the United States alone represents about 300 million adults and children.

Founded in 1995, FreeLife International is a financially solid, Inc. 500 direct sales company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Operating in 24 countries, FreeLife’s leading products are GoChi and Himalayan Goji Juice. FreeLife’s mission is “to serve each other by promoting good health, well-being and the opportunity for an abundant life” and this statement is used to guide company decisions every day – starting with the Co-Founders and emanating to all employees at the corporate offices and the sales representatives in the field.

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Goji and Healthy Kids

Keeping your children healthy is not an easy task. Colds, flu and other contagious diseases often spread with lightning speed and children tend to be the most vulnerable. Unlike adults, young children may not have been exposed to many common germs. Their immune systems may not have had the chance to develop resistance to infection.

And yet, some children appear to have a greater natural resistance to contagious diseases. These are the lucky kids who either do not get sick or who always seem to bounce back quickly whenever they do catch a bug. The good news is that you can help your children to be the same way by following a few healthy guidelines.

Are Your Children Eating Themselves Sick?
TV commercials try to persuade kids to choose fast foods, high-fat snacks, high-sugar drinks and cereals. This type of diet cannot keep your children healthy. To the contrary, it actually suppresses the immune system and increases the risk of disease. The typical modern diet is also largely responsible for the recent epidemic of childhood obesity. Children who are overweight are likely to become overweight adults. They may develop type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and other illnesses that can follow them into adulthood. Overweight children can also suffer from stress, sadness and low self-esteem.

Lose Weight Naturally with Goji

In an important study, goji’s master molecule polysaccharides were shown to reduce body weight by enhancing the conversion of food into energy instead of fat.

Eating well and being physically active are keys to your child’s well-being. The combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise will not only help to keep them well when they’re young, but will also build up their resistance to disease and protect them later in life.

All children benefit from healthy eating and physical activity. A balanced diet and being active help children:

• grow
• learn
• build strong bones and muscles
• have energy
• maintain a healthy weight
• avoid obesity-related diseases like type 2 diabetes
• get plenty of nutrients
• feel good about themselves

Shaping Good Eating and Activity Habits for Your Child
Parents play a big role in shaping children’s eating habits. When parents eat a variety of foods that are low in fat and sugar and high in fiber, children learn to like these foods as well. It may take 10 or more tries before a child accepts a new food, so do not give up if your child does not like a new food right away.

Parents have an effect on children’s physical activity habits as well. You can set a good example by going for a walk or bike ride after dinner instead of watching television. Playing ball or jumping rope with your children shows them that being active is fun.

Tips for Parents:

• Make sure your child eats breakfast. Breakfast provides children with the energy they need to listen and learn in school.
• Offer your child a wide variety of foods such as grains, vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy products and lean meat or beans.
• Talk with your health care provider if you are concerned about your child’s eating habits or weight.
• Cook with less fat. Bake, roast or poach foods in stead of frying.
• Limit the amount of added sugar in your child’s diet.
• Involve your child in planning and preparing meals. Children may be more willing to eat the dishes they help make.
• Be a role model for your children. If they see you being physically active and having fun, they are more likely to be active and stay active throughout their lives.
• Encourage your child to be active everyday. Involve the whole family in activities like hiking, biking, dancing, basketball or roller skating.

Other Ways to Safeguard the Health of Your Child

• Eliminate secondhand smoke — According to Dr. Beverly Kingsley of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 toxins. Kids are more susceptible than adults to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. It increases a child’s risk of SIDS, bronchitis, ear infections and asthma. It may also affect intelligence and neurological development. If you absolutely can’t quit smoking, you can reduce your child’s health risks considerably by smoking only outside the house.

• Enforce regular sleep — Many older children, especially high school students, are sleep-deprived. Irregular sleep reduces activity of natural killer cells, a key immune function. Parents should help their children plan schedules that permit eight to ten hours of sleep per night.

For children of any age, daytime relaxation can produce important health benefits. A period of quiet, focused relaxation each day relieves anxiety, improves nighttime sleep and stimulates immune function.

Goji for Pleasant Dreams

Goji has enjoyed long use throughout Asia in the natural treatment of insomnia. As a wholesome food, it has none of the dangers associated with sleeping pills.

Goji — Immune Power for Your Child

One of the most beneficial uses of goji is its ability to strengthen the immune system to protect your child against disease. In traditional Asian medicine, the goji berry is renowned as an adaptogen, meaning that it has a rare ability to help your child to adapt to adverse conditions. In dozens of laboratory and clinical studies, goji has been shown to boost immune function. With daily use, it supports the body’s own processes to maintain peak health and prevent development of disease.

Usual Dosage Level
For growing children, research suggests a daily usage of 2 to 4 ounces of high-quality standardized goji juice, taken with meals or before exercise or play activities.

DISCLAIMER: The article is to provide information on goji berry (“Lycium Barbarum”). No brand name are ever mentioned or promoted. The information contained within is collected from extracts of educational material from the latest scientific evidence available in the internet and public domain. No statements herein have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Looking for the Keys to Contentment?

“When we cannot find contentment in ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.” ~ Francois de la Rochefoucauld

Happiness and contentment may sound like the same thing, but there’s a difference. Happiness can be fleeting and elusive, but contentment is the deep and lasting feeling of comfort that comes with feeling that you’re OK with who you are, that you’re loved and supported, and that you’re satisfied with your situation in life. We all crave contentment, but far too few of us find it, perhaps because we just don’t know where to look.

Noted educator and author Dr. Linda Abbott Trapp offers some great advice for anyone looking to bask in the warm glow of contentment, which we paraphrase with our sincere thanks to Dr. Trapp:

Learn to want what you have, more often, more fully. If you’re too focused on what you don’t have, you may be blinding yourself to the many blessings around you. Give yourself more time to do the things that make you feel good about yourself. Stand back, look around you, give yourself a pat on the back, be grateful for what you have, and don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.

Savor the life stage you are in right now. If you’ll spend a little time capturing your thoughts and feelings, even writing them in a journal, you won’t overlook the valuable insights you have, right on the tip of your tongue. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll be a bit more content with being who you are right now, at this age and in this place.

Avoid the cravings that lead to greed and discontent. Ambition’s a healthy impulse, but greed is not. There is nothing wrong with wanting to improve your lot in life, but you must beware of the pitfalls that can come with overreaching. There’s truth to the saying “the more you get, the more you want,” and when that happens, you can say goodbye to contentment.

Balance ambition and repose. As previously stated, ambition is a healthy impulse, but the desire to aspire needs to be balanced by a good sense of knowing when to relax and appreciate what you’ve accomplished. Henry Ward Beecher’s comment is very helpful: “We are not to make the ideas of contentment and aspiration quarrel, for God made them fast friends. A man may aspire, and yet be quite content until it is time to raise; and both flying and resting are parts of one contentment.”

And of course, we’d like to add another great tip for anyone seeking contentment:

Drink 4 oz. (120 ml) of GoChi™ every day!

GoChi™ – Participants in groundbreaking clinical study report experiencing significantly increased feelings of contentment and happiness in just 14 days!

In a recent human clinical trial featured in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), participants drinking a daily serving of just 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi reported experiencing significantly increased feelings of contentment and happiness in as little as 14 days! Researchers also noted that the GoChi drinkers reported feelings of reduced stress and increased calm.

The publication of our study by the independent experts of a peer-reviewed publication such as JACM represents a first for a functional juice beverage in the Direct Selling industry, and it demonstrates FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to supporting its claims with solid scientific research.

Here’s to finding the keys to contentment, and to better health with GoChi!

REFERENCES:

Amagase H, Nance DM. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi™ . J Altern Complement Med. 2008; 14(4), pp. 403-412. Abstract available on PubMed at http://www.pubmed.gov (PMID: 18447631)

Trapp, Linda A. “The Secret of Contentment .” SelfhelpMagazine April 8, 2008. Retrieved August 7, 2008.

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How to Win the Fight Against Fatigue

In other Health Watch articles, we’ve talked about the many energizing benefits of restful sleep. But even if you are getting plenty of sleep and are not feeling drowsy, you may still be suffering from fatigue. There’s a difference – in general, drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, whereas fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation, often accompanied by apathy (a feeling of indifference or not caring about what happens). Fatigue is disruptive and interferes with all aspects of daily living. In the United States, fatigue results in about 10 million doctor visits each year.

Fatigue can be a normal and important response to physical exertion, emotional stress, or boredom. However, it can also be a sign of a more serious psychological or physical disorder. Some of the more common of these are:

• An allergy that leads to hay fever or asthma
• Anemia (including iron deficiency anemia)
• Depression or grief
• Sleep disorders such as ongoing insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, or narcolepsy
• Underactive thyroid or overactive thyroid
• Autoimmune diseases such as lupus
• Chronic liver or kidney disease
• Congestive heart failure
• Diabetes
• Poor nutrition
• Certain medications may also cause drowsiness or fatigue, including antihistamines for allergies, blood pressure medicines, sleeping pills, steroids, and diuretics.

If you have any of these medical problems, please see your doctor. For the rest of you, here are some great lifestyle tips that can really help you to win the fight against fatigue:

• Get adequate, regular, and consistent amounts of sleep each night. It helps to go to bed at the same time each night and to get up at the same time each day, and to sleep in a cool, quiet, and comfortable room.
• Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, and don’t skip breakfast. When you first wake up, your blood sugar is low, and eating a healthy breakfast can serve as an energy booster that will start your day off right.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day. You may be surprised to learn that nothing can tire you out faster than dehydration, so keep a bottle of water by your side whenever possible.
• Exercise regularly. Moderate aerobic exercise, 3 or 4 times a week for 30 to 45 minutes, will help increase your energy level. The key is consistency, if you want to see consistent results.
• Learn how to relax. When you’re under excessive stress, your breathing becomes shallower, limiting the flow of vital oxygen to the cells of your body and brain. Whenever you’re feeling worn down by stress, try taking 5 to 10 deep breaths to help regain control. Breathing exercises, yoga, and meditation are techniques you can practice any time, and they’re great tools for managing stress and fatigue.
• Keep a reasonable and realistic schedule. Prioritize your daily to-do list and pace yourself as you work your way through your day. And make sure to schedule time for yourself. Even a half hour a day spent doing something that you enjoy will pay big dividends in reducing fatigue.
• Change your stressful circumstances, if possible. For example, take a vacation, and deal directly with problems in a relationship or with your boss.
• Take a multivitamin to help your body’s natural defenses against fatigue. Freelife offers advanced multi-nutrient formulas that can give you an edge in your daily fight against fatigue.
• Drink 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi every day!

GoChi® – Participants in groundbreaking clinical study report experiencing significantly reduced fatigue in just 14 days!

In a recent human clinical trial featured in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), participants drinking a daily serving of just 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi reported experiencing significantly increased energy levels and reduced fatigue in as little as 14 days! Researchers also noted that the GoChi drinkers reported reduced stress and improvements in sleep quality.

The publication of our study by the independent experts of a peer-reviewed publication such as JACM represents a first for a functional juice beverage in the Direct Selling industry, and it demonstrates FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to supporting its claims with solid scientific research.

Here’s to winning the fight against fatigue. Here’s to GoChi!

REFERENCES:

• “Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia: Fatigue.” U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Bethesda, MD. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
• “How to beat fatigue.” Arthritis Today. June 8, 2007. Arthritis Foundation, Washington, DC. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
• Eustice, Carol and Richard. “10 Ways to Fight Fatigue.” About.com: Arthritis. June 23, 2008. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
• Puetz T, O’Connor P. “Low-intensity exercise reduces fatigue symptoms by 65 percent.” UGA Office of Public Affairs News Service. University of Georgia. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
• Amagase H, Nance DM. “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi™.” J Altern Complement Med. 2008; 14(4), pp. 403-412. Abstract available on PubMed at: http://www.pubmed.gov (PMID: 18447631)

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Doctors Speak Out

	“The enhanced response from adding Himalayan Goji juice to my treatment regimens has often been remarkable. I have seen numerous patients benefit in a variety of ways. As supported in the medical literature, it appears that the unique characteristics of this natural product can improve bodily function at a cellular level. In this way, multiple organ systems can benefit, resulting in improved overall health and well-being.” ~ Dr. Joseph E.Rich graduated Medical School magna cum laude and earned a Masters in Public Health cum laude from the University of Michigan. He is Board Certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Board of Public Health, and the American Board of Medical Management. Dr. Rich currently practices as a Medical Director in Tennessee.
	“As a retired Podiatric Surgeon, I started on Himalayan Goji Juice because I was in poor health. When I started seeing positive changes in my health, I started recommending it to former patients and friends. Based on the positive results I have seen, I believe that Himalayan Goji Juice will benefit humanity, and eventually become a household word.” ~ Dr. Schoenbrun earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 1962 from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, and completed his Residency at the Foot Clinic of Youngstown, Ohio in Podiatric Surgery. He was in private practice in New Mexico and Texas, and he was the Chairman of Podiatric Surgery Residence Program at Southwestern General Hospital in Texas from 1991 to 2001.
	“Himalayan Goji Juice is bringing hope back into my life. My health is improving, and you can’t imagine the results my family and patients are receiving. I became a doctor to help people, and I’m doing a better job with this natural product than I ever have before. I am waking up with a smile on my face again. Himalayan Goji Juice is inspiring my life.” ~  Dr. Roy Koga earned his Medical Degree from the University of Washington Medical School and did a year’s rotating internship at the Trip Army Medical Center. He has been in private practice since 1975.
	“After spending nearly a decade in practice, the results I have seen from Himalayan Goji Juice exceed all other products. I recommend it to everyone who is interested in taking an active role in their health. Our children, and my patients and friends drink Himalayan Goji Juice daily.” ~ Dr. Billie J. Minton graduated as a Doctor of Pharmacy in 1992 from Mercer University. She is a member of the American Pharmaceutical Association, the Tennessee Pharmacists Association, and the First District Pharmaceutical Association.
	“I have never seen a product improve people’s health as dramatically and quickly as Himalayan Goji Juice. It’s simply remarkable. There is no finer way to change the health landscape of mankind than in partnership with FreeLife and Earl Mindell. I feel empowered to take our message of Himalayan Goji Juice to the world.” ~ Dr. Sandra Boice earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition. Her doctoral research was funded by Christ Hospital in Illinois through the department of Pediatric Neurology where she worked with Attention Deficit Disorder children. She worked in private practice for 10 years.
	“I’m so grateful for Himalayan Goji Juice. I recommend it to my patients, who have improved their health in many ways. I am committed to sharing this message of wellness. It is a true gift from nature that FreeLife has brought it to us.” ~ Dr. Heriberto Pacheco is a Doctor of Medicine, a Specialist in Neurosurgery and Microneurosurgery, and a Certified Nutritionist Specialist with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition. He has pioneered in neurological restoration and transplants.
	“After being in clinical practice for longer than 15 years, I am very pleased to see the fine results that Himalayan Goji Juice is providing to my patients. It also gives me the extra energy to help others on a greater scale.” ~ Dr. Robert Steiner is as a Certified Nutritionist and holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine.
	“We feel blessed to have found Himalayan Goji Juice. In nearly 20 years of family practice, I have never seen a product that produces such profound live changing results in so many people. In the two and a half years we have been with FreeLife, I feel that I have been able to help three to four times as many people by sharing the good news of Himalayan Goji Juice than I have in my own medical practice.” ~ Dr. Ted Schock is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association.
	“Nothing I have ever experienced in the field of nutrition prepared me for the widespread and profound health benefits that people experience with Himalayan Goji Juice.” ~ Dr. Ron Friedman earned his Medical Degree from the University of California San Francisco Medical School and did his anesthesia residency at Massachusetts General Hospital which is part of Harvard Medical School. He has been in practice for 30 years.
	“After doing my own extensive evaluation and testing on a number of people, I have found that Himalayan Goji Juice is having a dramatic impact on people’s lives. I have now closed down my medical practice, and I am literally sharing the message of Himalayan Goji Juice with people all over the world.” ~ Dr. Matt Silver is a Board Certified Family Practice physician. He graduated from the Howard University College of Medicine in 1975 and completed a Residency in Family Practice at the Howard University Hospital in 1978.
	“It is interesting to see the really positive impact that Himalayan Goji Juice is having on the people I know. It is literally turning their lives around. The results have been amazing. I think this product is the answer that people have been searching for.” ~ Dr. Miles Nakatsu graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Pharmacy and has been practicing in Hawaii for 25 years. He has served as the chairman of the Hawaii State Board of Pharmacy, is a member of the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Independent Pharmacists Association and is President of the Hawaii  Association of Diabetes Educators. He was also honored as the Hawaii State Pharmacist of the Year, and is a winner of the National Bowl of Hygeia Award.
	“Himalayan Goji Juice has all the necessary ingredients for the body to harmonize itself. Plus, it keeps my patients smiling all the way towards maintaining or reestablishing good health. I have been taking Himalayan Goji Juice for three years, and it has allowed me to live a very active, productive, and enjoyable life. I am convinced that it is the greatest vehicle to free people from the bondage of poor health. I am living a mission and leaving a legacy with all of the people that I come across.” ~ Dr. Carlos Orozco holds a Doctorate in Biochemistry and Immunology, and has achieved the academic ranking of Associate Professor in Gynecology and Fertility. He holds a Master of Science in Immunology and Tumor Cell Biology, and has a Bachelor of Science majoring in Experimental Biology with a concentration in Biophysics and Biochemistry.
	“My wife, who is also a Doctor, and I were introduced to Himalayan Goji Juice six months ago. Since then, we have been very impressed with the health benefits it has shown us. Due to the positive results I have observed, I have recommended it to my patients, and I will continue to do so.” ~ Dr. Sean Devlin is a Homeopathic Medical Doctor and a Homeopathic Doctor of Osteopathy with a passion for complementary cancer modalities. He is IPT certified and has traveled to many countries to learn new ways to treat cancer. He has also worked for various Nevada and California medical centers providing emergency room coverage.
	“I began to run my own research on Himalayan Goji Juice on a broad spectrum of individuals who  had various health concerns. What I have found has been astounding—I have never experienced such results from any product in the history of my practice. I believe that it has the potential to change the health of the entire world.” ~ Dr. Jerry Shaw - Chiropractor, Colorado
	“As a mother of two sons with a family established more than 30 years ago, we are very conscious about being at the cutting edge so we can confidently offer our patients new products. Himalayan Goji Juice has been the single most important nutritional product we have ever had the pleasure of using and recommending. Our patients love it – they love the flavour. We love the fact that Himalayan Goji Juice has such a broad application for the whole family, regardless of age or physiology. In our opinion, Himalayan Goji Juice is single handedly created a “wellness revolution” and a level of wellness awareness that we have never seen before.” ~ Joann Beirnoff is a Clinical Nutritionist, and is a member of the International Academy of Nutrition. She trained in the 1960’s at Buxton Park Towerlease in Great Britain and has been in practice for almost 40 years. Her sons Lyndon and Daniel Beirnoff are Naturopaths.
	“What is so fascinating about Himalayan Goji Juice is that its polysaccharides benefit nearly every aspect of the human body. I have never seen a product so universally beneficial for improving health at such a rapid pace.” ~ Earl Mindell, R.Ph., M.H. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from North Dakota State University, a certification as a Chartered and Master Herbalist, and a Fellow at the British Institute of Homeopathy, serves as a Director for the Corporate Board for the Illinois College of Physicians and Surgeons, received the prestigious President’s Award given by the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) as a result of his long-time contributions and dedication.

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Why Athletes and Celebrities Choose Himalayan GoChi Juice

• Goji berries are the Biggest Discovery in Nutrition in the Last 40 Years.  Now you can get it in convenient Juice form.
• More doctors and health practitioners are using and recommending Himalayan GoChi Juice than any other goji product in the world.
• GoChi Juice is becoming a pro athlete favorite in every sport!  Goji Juice helps improve performance and can help athletes maintain a Competitive Edge.
• Himalayan GoChi Juice is a Natural Juice Product.  No need to worry about unusual test results.  It tastes like heaven.
• Freelife International has invested years of scientific research on the goji berry before bringing it to market.
• Freelife is the first and ONLY company that has developed a “Spectral Signature” or fingerprint to identify goji’s unique polysaccharide molecules.  It’s your guarantee that Himalayan Goji Juice and GoChi Juice is a standardized juice that delivers high potency nutrition and high quality polysaccharide content bottle after bottle.
• Freelife International is the ONLY company that offers a 90-day, 100% money back, unconditional guarantee on every bottle.  Try it now and if it doesn’t perform to your expectation, you get your money back.

Click here for Freelife Endorsements on Athletes and celebrities from around the world experience the amazing health benefits of drinking GoChi™ and Himalayan Goji® Juice to help them train and perform at maximum levels.

Finding the Competitive Edge

Winning athletes will tell you that nothing beats the exhilaration of competition, and that’s just as true for weekend golfers as it is for elite Olympians. Even a workout in the gym is an athletic contest: after all, you can only make gains by bettering your own personal best.

We’re all looking for a competitive edge, and that’s why successful athletes train as hard as they do. And yet, you might be surprised to learn that there are many things that may be preventing you from reaching peak athletic performance. These include:

Poor nutrition – There’s a large body of evidence showing a relationship between diet and athletic performance, yet many athletes make poor food choices based on misinformation. For example, many people feel athletes need a high-protein diet to support muscle growth despite the fact that researchers have repeatedly proved this false. The body tends to convert excess protein into body fat, and that’s the last thing an athlete wants. Only strength training and exercise will promote changes in muscle, and a well-balanced diet will serve the needs of most active people.

Insufficient hydration – Water is the most important, yet over-looked, nutrient by athletes. Water and fluids are essential to maintaining good hydration and body temperature. Sweat losses to keep the body cool can exceed several liters in a 1-hour period.

Inadequate sleep – Adequate sleep is critical for athletic recovery, as the body’s maintenance and repair functions occur mainly at night. An ongoing Stanford University study has shown that a little more high-quality sleep can result in dramatic improvements in athletic performance, mood, and alertness.

Low energy and poor stamina – Everyone runs out of energy sooner or later, but the best athletes are able to fight through fatigue to reach that “second wind.”

Impaired focus and concentration – Athletic competition is both mentally and physically challenging. Great athletes learn to tune out distractions by sharpening their focus and concentration.

Free-radical damage – Working muscles generate large quantities of harmful free radicals that, if left unchecked, can cause premature aging of the body’s healthy cells. This is why it is essential for athletes to maintain high blood levels of the body’s own protective antioxidants superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase.

Here are some tips that can help you to reach peak performance

• Follow a balanced athletic conditioning program to build strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility,core development, and resistance to injury.
• Eat a sensible and balanced diet.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Drink 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi every day!

GoChi – Human clinical studies participants reported experiencing improved athletic performance and increased antioxidant protection.

In a recent human clinical trial featured in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), participants drinking a daily serving of just 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi reported significantly enhanced athletic performance in as little as 14 days! The study participants also reported experiencing improvements in several aspects of health that are considered to be essential for athletic success. These include:

Increased energy

Less fatigue

Sharper mental acuity

Increased focus and concentration

Better quality of sleep

In yet another randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study, blood tests on participants drinking GoChi showed highly significant increases in blood levels of the important antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. This was accompanied by a corresponding reduction in serum levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), a prime indicator of free-radical damage and a known health risk factor.

These studies illustrate FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to lead the nutrition industry in clinical research, product efficacy, and evidence-based product formulation.

Drink GoChi, and you’ll always be a winner!

REFERENCES:

“Medline Plus: Nutrition and athletic performance.” U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Bethesda, MD. Retrieved July 3, 2008.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2008, June 10). Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance. ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 3, 2008.

Amagase H, Nance DM. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi™. J Altern Complement Med. 2008; 14(4), pp. 403-412. Abstract available on PubMed at www.pubmed.gov (PMID: 18447631)

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