How many of us know a friend that takes handfuls of pills on a daily basis?  Talk about overkill!  I am sure that many of these supplements probably cancel each other out in the body and you wind up peeing them out of your system along with your money.  I want to do a post today on keeping it simple, as it pertains to vitamins and supplements.

I am a big believer in supplements; believe me I have a whole line I have created!  But there seems to be a pill for everything these days in our ever growing wellness world.  I am not even touching on prescription medicine, that is an entirely different blog!  There are metabolizers, libido enhancers, carbohydrate inhibitors…it goes on and on!  I am here to say keep it simple!

Here is what we all need.  Good, wholesome, nutritious food and plenty of water.  Really, that should be the recipe for life.  But with today’s world of fast pace and stress, we need supplements to help keep us from getting depleted.  This is why I believe in the basics.

People always ask, "Greg, what are the fundamental supplements I should add in my life?”  This is a big question.  I developed the six essentials to do just that.  Six basic supplements that work together and support each other in your body.

Check them out:
1.  Omega 3:  The vitamin of the fat world for healthy skin, eyes, and heart.
2.  Immune elixir:  Pill a day keeps the doctor and hay fever away.
3.  Fat Burning Lemonade:  The revolution that converts fat to energy.
4.  Calcium:  It's all about healthy bones!
5.  Multi vitamin:  Super energy food.
6.  Protein Powder:  The building blocks of our bodies.

There you go.  These are the basics, and plenty.  Believe me!  But you see, even my line, as basic as it is, is a lot of stuff.  Now, I do have one product in my six essentials which I call Fat Burning Lemonade.  Even this so called sport supplement is pure product, no fillers, nothing.  Just L-carnitine to burn fat and D-ribose for energy and recovery.  Together, they are a great one-two punch that actually works!

Anyway, the point here is not to push my products too hard.  You know how to find them.  But just try to be aware of what products truly serve you.  And remember, you can make up these so called vital nutrients we lack in our busy lives through a well balanced diet.  Supplements are needed in today’s world and they serve a purpose indeed.  But please don't get carried away and think a handful of pills can replace a well balanced diet.  Be smart, be informed, and be conservative with such a growing commerce of supplemental wellness.  When in doubt, take the minimum and let nature do the rest.

All the Best in Health!

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Here is another great immunity supplement for the cold and flu season.  Hey, it's even one of my supplements!  Who knew!

Actually, this came all the way from Australia, of all places.  My wife has a natural path, Dr. Gonzales, in Perth, Australia and he is incredible.  He would always give her these herbs whenever she was sick; or generally just low vitality or allergies were bugging her.  We always loved this formula, so about six years ago when we developing my line we got a hold Dr. Gonzales and created what we call our Holistfy Your Life Immune Elixir.  It consists of garlic, horseradish, and vitamin C- pharmaceutical grade, high potency.  It's great because it assists in treatments of colds and flu and provides relieve from hay fever and sinusitis.  It also relieves coughs and irritated tissue that protect and soothe the mucous membranes.  And, it also acts as an antioxidant & free radical scavenger to promote general health & vitality.

It's naturally a three-in-one anti-microbial, anti-oxidant cold and flu relief supplement.  The cool thing is that the natural ingredients of garlic, horseradish and vitamin C are scientifically designed to promote healthy immune function.  It's an amazing supplement.  Here is the exact breakdown for you.

Each Serving contains and herbal blend of:
325 mg of horseradish (armoracia rusticana root)
150 mg of garlic, 100% odorless (allium sativum bulb)
50 mg of fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum seed and fruit shell)
25 mg of marsh mallow (althaea officinalis root)
25 mg of ginger extract
Vitamins:
200 mg vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

This supplement packs some power and has been working in Australia for years.  Check it out; it's only $19.99 and worth every penny!

All the Best in Health!

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My gift to you!

You want to shed some pounds for the fourth of July and the summer?
Well, my top supplement of 2008, Fat Burning Lemonade, is here for you.

Here is my secret tip: Make your own master cleanser drink by simply adding 2 teaspoons of FBL, juice of a fresh lemon and a shake of cayenne pepper to 32 ounces of water.

This is a great catalyst and a great addition to a good diet and exercise plan.

All the Best in Health!

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Hi!  I thought I would share with you some of the great stuff going on in the world of supplements beyond my own line of supplements.  There is an amazing super food that I am profiling today - it's called E-3 Live!
APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE (AFA) BLUE-GREEN ALGAE
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) Blue-green algae is the first protein and most ancient food on earth. At the bottom of the food chain, it is the most nutrient-rich food (ounce for ounce) known to be created by nature. This simple organism is complete nutrition in its most basic form - the "building blocks of health". Wild AFA blue-green algae is a superb natural source of nutrients for the body. It boasts outstanding levels of chlorophyll, vitamin B12, beta-carotene, iron, protein, enzymes, amino acids and many more complementary nutrients in a completely assumable form. As a result, it can help to increase energy, correct imbalances, oxygenate cells, and realize high levels of physical and mental health. AFA is a very nutritious, whole food containing over 64 nutrients that are 97% absorbed by the body.
We are pleased to carry AFA in many forms @ Real Raw Live Inc., including the latest E-3Live. 
This is actual wild AFA right out of a bottle, into your mouth; it is incredible!  You can feel the effects immediately.  We have a shot bar @ Real Raw Live and our number one request daily, besides my Fat Burning Lemonade of course, is a shot of E-3.
I highly recommend that you make this super food a part of your day and apart of your life!  It will give you so much feel good energy and add years to your life!
All the best in health!

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Hi everyone!

OK, I need to give E3Live some props here.  We have been feeding our daughter Helena E3 from birth and she is truly the happiest baby!  Her energy levels are off the chart, but the energy is a calm, happy, energy and for a baby that is saying a lot!  Also, she is open to all foods.  We have introduced organic puree of zucchini, pumpkin, banana and lentils.  She is still on the breast after 6 months, but I think we will cut back and transition off @ 9 months.  She is so strong as well, and has been holding her head up from literally 2 months!

Is it the E3?  Probably a lot of everything, but I want to share this with you because we raised our first child a bit like gypsies due to my travel schedule.  He was on the breast for 2 years, and he is so picky with his diet today.  So it’s been very interesting doing things differently with Helena, and I urge you to do some research on E3 Live.  Pretty great stuff!  Here is a small article from this CEO of Vision.  It’s a little sales pitchy, but the immunity information is true.  Helena never gets sick!  My son was sick a lot.  Again, just sharing info.  I have no ties to this company, just great results and wanted to share it with everyone.

All the Best in Health! More videos next week, I promise!  I have been just flat out.
Here is the article:

E3LIVE™ FOR KIDS

Dear Parents,
As CEO of Vision and proud parent of two, I receive many calls to my office every week regarding the use of E3Live™ with children. I truly recommend E3Live™ for them. I have been feeding my children Nicholas (3) and Annie (2) E3Live™ every day since they were 2 days old. They were fed E3Live™ as pre-natal nourishment during the pregnancies. I now give it to them in a bottle or a cup with a little water, but when they were very tiny, I used a plastic syringe applicator to slowly squirt it into their mouths. The applicator not only helped me to measure the amount, but it helped me to control how fast it went in their mouths so that they consumed all that was given to them. It also eliminated any mess to clean up. They adapted to the taste of E3Live™ immediately and they loved it! I don't think that it is coincidence that both children also enjoy green vegetables over most other foods as they were introduced to solids. I really believe it is because of E3Live™.

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Wow, just got such a wonderful message I want to share.
It involved an "emergency" of sorts - a friend in need.  I was asked to pull some supplements off the shelf and send them out quick.  A long-time, loyal client, who has really embraced our philosophy, is on a trip he has been planning for some time.  He is literally climbing a mountain - but, the supplements he wanted to have with him never made it.
Thanks, UPS - we could help!
So, I put together a package of our 6 Essentials from Holistic Fitness and some extra goodies (e.g., bars and energy products) that I just sell in retail at Real Raw Live and we got them to him. 
Here is his response; this is what it's all about!

Irma, Thanks so much for this.  I checked and I see that the delivery location is small but right near the airport.  So, I can pick up the package in the morning just before we head off.  This is a great help; I CAN'T GO WITHOUT MY SUPPLEMENTS!!!  I will salute you and Greg when I am standing at the 14,410 ft. summit of Mt. Rainer.  I owe this journey to the supplements and the “One Body, One Life” philosophy. 
Cheers, Bob

My response is: You’re soooo welcome, Bob!  It's all about the extra effort that makes me feel so fulfilled.  Have a great climb, my friend!!!  I want to hear all about it!

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As I mentioned last week, I have received several communications asking me to further explain the products I handed out to the models in Petra Nemcova's "A Model Life", specifically the supplements I gave them, so I'm explaining them one by one, starting with Fat Burning Lemonade then Nutrition Complete then Super Calcium Complex and now discussing Alkalizing Super Greens today.

Alkalizing Super Greens, which is one of our newest products, is a nutrient-dense super food made from mostly organic ingredients, containing the most optimum alkalizing greens, herbal formula and probiotics - all in a powder that mixes easily with water and tastes really great (we worked a lot on the taste and I'm really proud of how it turned out). It is designed to restore the body's PH balance which will obtain the following benefits:

• Boosting brain function to support a busy lifestyle
• Supporting physical and mental performance
• Increasing energy, endurance and alertness
• Improving detoxification for proper PH BALANCE
• Providing friendly bacteria for easy absorption and digestion.
• Supporting immunity
• Promoting Vitality and Well being

When the body gets too acidic it causes stress on other tissues (dull skin) as well as other body systems (colon and poor digestion).
When this situation occurs, you may feel tired, low in energy, even gain weight (fat binds with acid and the body holds onto fat).  At this point, nutritionists will typically recommend a regimen of proper nutrition to restore the body’s PH balance - you know, suggesting you eat alkalizing foods, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, drink half your weight in ounces of water (150 pounds = 75 ounces of water), etc. 
I think proper supplementation is required, too, and Alkalizing Super Greens is the perfect supplement for people who are trying to restore their PH balance, because it contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, chlorophyll (“the molecular structure is the same as our blood”), enzymes, vegetable blends, fruit and herb blends.  One of our secrets is the high level of Green Tea extract, rich in ECGC polyphone.
Working together, these nutrients help neutralize acidic levels in our body fluids, tissues and cells delivering oxygen throughout our body.

I gave the girls on the show Alkalizing Super Greens to alkalize their system, to promote good "gut ecology", so excess yeast and bloating leaves their system, and so their good bacteria is rich and abundant, all of which can fight off illness and potential disease. 

The body is incredible in the way it can heal itself given the proper nutrients. Enjoy the benefits of this excellent product every day.
* Caution: Nursing or pregnant mothers or individuals with known medical conditions should consult their health care professionals before using this product.

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As I mentioned last week, I have received several communications asking me to further explain the products I handed out to the models in Petra Nemcova's "A Model Life", specifically the supplements I gave them, so I'm explaining them one by one, starting with Fat Burning Lemonade then moving on to Nutrition Complete and now discussing Super Calcium Complex today.

Here you go !
Super Calcium Complex With Hydroxyapatite
is a comprehensive bone support formula scientifically designed for maximum uptake of calcium in the bone. Calcium is a mineral which makes bones dense and resistant to fractures. The Vitamin D together with calcium aid with the assimilation and utilization of calcium.  Along with strengthening bones and tissue and maintaining healthy bones and teeth, this supplement also:

• Assists in maintaining healthy blood vessel function
• Assists in maintaining healthy neurotransmission
• Provides relief for muscle cramps
• Provides relief for PMS
• Promotes general health & vitality

I gave the girls Super Calcium Complex because there is a need for extra calcium in low calorie diets (they're models, remember).

However, models are not the only ones - extra calcium is also needed by those with high protein diets, high fiber diets, lactose intolerance, pregnancy, lactation, puberty and aging men and women.
Give Super Calcium a try if you feel you could benefit from the effects.

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As I mentioned yesterday, I have received several communications asking me to further explain the products I handed out to the models in Petra Nemcova's "A Model Life", specifically the supplements I gave them, so I'm explaining them one by one, starting with Fat Burning Lemonade yesterday and moving on to Nutrition Complete today.

Here you go !
Nutrition Complete Powder
Our Nutrition Complete formula is designed to promote peak wellness by optimizing intake of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and micronutrients.
I've actually discussed Nutrition Complete on this blog before (click here to see the post) and, not to be repetitive, but let me say again that it is made with exceptional quality whey protein, which comes from herds that graze on pesticide-free, chemical-free natural grass pastures. These milking cows are never given bovine growth hormone or any other hormones (No rBST or rBGH), genetically modified organisms or injected pathogens. This whey protein is never exposed to high heat temperatures. The result is the highest quality protein supplement, rich in immunoglobulins and lactoferrin. Free of artificial flavors and sweeteners.
Other important components:
PHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE
Nutrition Complete contains 840 mg of phosphatidyl choline per serving, which is the most important nutrient for liver support. This is because liver cell membranes are made of phosphatidyl choline. Supporting the liver is important whenever a patient is working with toxic chemicals or lives in a polluted area, takes prescription or over the counter medications, or has any form of hepatitis.
FLAXSEED POWDER
Flaxseeds contain lignans which have shown positive effects in relieving menopausal hot flashes. Lignans also have anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activity.14
GLUTAMINE
Glutamine is an amino acid which is essential for the health of the immune system and digestive tract. It also helps promote optimal muscle growth and strength. Nutrition Complete can be used as part of a protocol for leaky gut syndrome and poor immunefunction especially with the extra 900 mg of added glutamine contained in the formula.
FOLIC ACID
Folic acid has been shown in research to lower homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is a toxic by-product of amino acid metabolism that has been linked to atherosclerosis,4 depression, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. 5 Nutrition Complete contains 200 mcg of folic acid per serving.
GLUTATHIONE
Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant. Maintaining an adequate supply in the body gives more fuel towards the fight against free radicals which are found in everything including our air, food, and water. Studies show that supplementation with whey protein increases plasma glutathione levels of HIV-infected patients by up to 44%.6

I gave the girls Nutrition Complete for strength, immunity, cleansing, digestion , and over all well-being. Nutrition Complete is so much more than a protein powder - that's why I removed the word protein from the title.

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