Don't forget that child like wonder and goals

Do you remember what it was like to be a child? Do you remember the dreams and goals? What happened to that child like wonder? Are you where you dreamed you would be? You would think that simply this time of year would bring that back out in us. This is the time of year that there is perhaps more child like activity going on than any other time of year. However, this year it took me watching a movie to rediscover that point. I also came to realize why I'm so frustrated in where my life is. Are you where you want to be in life? Yes, there are certain things we need to do in life just because they need to be done; however, there are choices we've made that have taken us down the road to the destination we find ourselves at right now. If you aren't where you would dream you would be, why not? Choices you have made. Have you ever woken up and wished you were where you are right now? If not, there is no one that can do anything about that except you. There are a few movies I watch that really inspire me and take me back to that childhood wonder. You need to find what it is for you. Perhaps it's movies, perhaps it's music, perhaps it's something else. Whatever it is for you, you need to find it. One of the films that really gets me back to that thinking is "8 Seconds". The movie is a true story based on the life of Lane Frost, a professional bull rider from the 80s that was killed in a tragic accident while bull riding. I guess perhaps this one really stirs me as I've always had the dream of spending my life raising cattle and even more important to me is allowing my children to grow up in that atmosphere.

During this holiday season, take time to THINK about your dreams. Perhaps you need to even brush them off a little bit. The important point is to think about - is what you are currently doing moving you toward that dream? If not, then you need to make a course correction. You may not fully achieve that dream, but it's important that you keep working toward that direction. Do you have a dream?

"Don't be afraid to go after what you want to do and what you want to be, but don't be afraid to be willing to pay the price." - Lane Frost



Another way to help stimulate your dream is through a vision board or video such as mine list above. Keep that dream alive.

7 Secrets of Social Media

There are a lot of "experts" out there on how to use social media to your business advantage. Perry Belcher has come on the scene lately and has some great information. What do you think?

MLM Systems?

The same "system" will not work for everyone. The reality is you need to find a system that works for you. IF a system is created correctly, it will take on a life of it's own. IF you have a good system, once you plug people into the system it will be a huge benefit to you and your people.

You can think what you want about Amway/Quixtar however that is where I got a true picture of what a system is. It doesn't really have anything to do with technology (although part of the system may be using technology tools to help accomplish the goal). The system is a benefit in that you bring people to the system and it helps you. I saw people in that environment that kept flying cross country and 12 months later weren't make a dime more. Some people view that as the "system" taking advantage of these people and taking their money. The reality is the personal gatherings were filling a need for these people. A need to be in personal contact with others of like mind. A need to have someone show an interest in their life and support what they are doing. My personal belief is as we head toward more and more technology and trying to connect through this technology, these in person meetings are going to be more and more valuable instead of less as some people think. I see it now with our younger generation. They sit home on Friday nights texting and messaging each other instead of out having personal contact. The reality is we need that personal contact and interaction from time to time even if we don't want to admit it.

There was a time (and still now to an extent) that much of the industry saw the old Amway "systems" as evil. However, these systems filled a need. Did people make money off of these systems? Yes. It's called find a need a fill it. I started off on a mission years ago and I continue that mission, to create a system that can create an atmosphere that I witnessed over in Amway/Quixtar, but instead of profiting from it, use it to catapult the income from the business side of things. I continue on that mission as I'm confident it can be achieved. There are some very special people in my life from that period that I continue to stay in touch with for pointers and helps. It can be accomplished.

Sales...what is it all about?

No one likes to be sold...but we all like to buy.

There is a difference. Think about the last automobile you bought. I'm sure you wanted to have your questions answered. However, my guess is you were tunred off if the salesperson tried to get you in a car you really didn't want. Service and caring about the person is important.

I'll relate a short story from my past...

I was a young kid in my late 20s looking at buying a new truck. I knew what I wanted and knew what it should cost. I also knew in order to get what I wanted it was going to have to be a special order and nothing off the lot. All I needed to do was go to a few different dealerships, give them my list and have them shoot me a price (including a trade-in value). I went to a few dealships and had wonderful experiences. However, the closest dealship I went to I walked in and they said someone would be with me shortly. After 30 minutes of waiting, I would have normally walked out, however at this point I turned it into a game to see how long it would take. Over an hour later, a sales person finally came over to me (I'm pretty sure he was pretty much low many on the totem pole) and asked if he could help me. His demeanor changed drastically when he found out I was looking at ordering a new vehicle. I went ahead and let him go through the pricing however there was no way I was going to buy a vehicle there. In fact, I drove my vehicles 30 minutes for service to avoid going back to that dealership for anything. Moral of the story...I don't necessarily like being sold to, but do like to be "taken care of" through good service.

There are plenty of people out there that are open to making money for moving a product. If you think back to the hay days of the door to door salesman, the word conjured up images of a hard working individual. (Take a look at some popular plays from the period...Death of a Salesman, Brighton Beach Memoires, etc) When you mention salesman now, people don't see the hard-working image. Instead they see the "pushy" salesman with the gaudy mis-matched clothing portrayed in movies etc in images of a used car salesman. The image has changed.

The internet has also changed that image. People are more interested in doing their own research on the internet, and then being an informed "shopper". This does not mean you turn your sales duties over to the internet. This is a mistake many people make. If you think you are just going to advertise your website and people are going to go there and buy your product, you are really kidding yourself. Websites are great for getting information out there, and great as a TOOL for those that are already sold to buy more, however, it still takes the human touch.

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Look Younger with Antioxidants

I'm always on the lookout for resources and others pointing out the benefits of Antioxidants.

Here's a good blog post on how antioxidants help with Anti-aging.

How does it work?

Here is a great video from a medical professional that can explain the use of the scanner better than I can. It really is an exciting tool to help in your anti-aging efforts.



Here's to our health!

Antioxidant - Function, Benefits, Sources and Safety

The following was an article posted by Lesley Reid. Thanks Leslie for allowing me the opportunity to repost it here. I think it's a good concise look at the ins and outs of antioxidants.


Thought you would appreciate this info.ANTIOXIDANTS - FUNCTION, BENEFITS, SOURCES AND SAFETYPART I?Antioxidants - What are they??Oxidation is a natural process that happens to all cells in nature, including the cells in your body. Antioxidants provide an important defense against the daily assault of free radicals on healthy cells. This Essentials of Health four-part series will review the function, benefits, sources, and safety of dietary antioxidants.Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Once formed these highly reactive radicals can start a chain reaction, like dominoes. Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when they react with important cellular components such as DNA, or the cell membrane. Cells may function poorly or die if this occurs. To prevent free radical damage the body has a defense system of antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that can safely interact with free radicals and terminate the chain reaction before vital tissues and cells are damaged. Although there are several enzyme systems within the body that scavenge free radicals, the principle micronutrient (vitamin/mineral) antioxidants are vitamin E, beta-carotene, vitamin C and selenium. The body cannot manufacture these micronutrients so they must be supplied in the diet. In addition, there are literally hundreds of plant derived nutrients (phytonutrients) that act as important antioxidants in the diet. It is impossible to avoid damage by free radicals. Free radicals arise from sources both inside (endogenous) and outside (exogenous) our bodies. Oxidants that develop from processes within our bodies form as a result of normal breathing, metabolism, and inflammation. Exogenous free radicals form from environmental factors such as pollution, sunlight, strenuous exercise, X-rays, smoking and alcohol. Our antioxidant systems are not perfect, so as we age, cell parts damaged by oxidation accumulate.

Superfruits...are they all they are stacked up to be?

Superfruits appear to be the hottest thing in the health market over the last few years. Most of the companies that have experienced significant growth are involved in the superfruit market. Here is a quick article on one with scientifically proven benefits.

http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?article_id=27023

Here's to your health.

What does your score tell you?

First of all I appologize for the lag in posting here. We've spent time preparing, working and then following up on the recent Women's Lifestyle Show in Peoria, IL. Thanks to all of you that stopped by to say hello and get scanned!


So you've got your score, now what? The chart above gives some updated information on what we've learned about scores after the last few years to scanning...

We have also found that those people with scores of 50,000 or above, live an average of 15 years longer than those below. What is 15 years of your life worth? What is it worth to spend an extra 15 years with your family and loved ones? If you don't know your score yet, you owe it to yourself to get scanned. If you do know your score and it isn't above 50,000, your family deserves to have you around and deserves to have you do all you can to extend that time with them. Take a minute to think about it. What is 15 years worth? If there is a solution to help add that 15 years, isn't it worth trying?

Antioxidants PROVEN to Help Prevent Cancer

The National Cancer Institute published results a few years ago from a study conducted. You can find the entire results here.

The key points of the study found:

• Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals (see Question 1&3).
• Laboratory and animal research has shown antioxidants help prevent the free radical damage that is associated with cancer. However, results from recent studies in people (clinical trials) are not consistent (see Question 2).
• Antioxidants are provided by a healthy diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables (see Question 4).

Disruptive technology...

Wikipedia defines Disruptive Technology as a technological innovation, product, or service that eventually overturns the existing dominant technology or product in the market. Disruptive innovations can be broadly classified into lower-end and new-market disruptive innovations. A new-market disruptive innovation is often aimed at non-consumption, whereas a lower-end disruptive innovation is aimed at mainstream customers who were ignored by established companies.

Is the Biophotonic scanner disruptive technology? I believe it is and will continue to be. Antioxidants are important to battling many of the more prevalent medical conditions in our world today, and aging. If you were to be totally honest with yourself, you probably have a desire to fight all of these conditions. Who wouldn't want to? That alone will be the driving force that will quickly make the Biophotonic scanner become disruptive technology. It will change the way the medial field prescribes supplements and diets to their patients. With a biophotonic scanner to give patients an accurate QUICK reading of their antioxidant levels, it will not be difficult to convince them that they need changes in their diet and supplements. Could the scanner lead to a healthier society as a whole? I think so and so do many others.

How would you have liked to be the one to distribute iPods to the world?
How about the microwave?
Television?
Telephone?
See the point?

With any disruptive technology there will be some that participate in the wave and are well rewarded, while others refuse to see.

Which are you?

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words!

Today I figure why clutter this space with words when a video clip can express things so much clearer.

You know your level...now what?

So you've gone through the steps of getting yourself scanned. You know your antioxidant level. If you are like most people, your level will not be near as high as you would like. So, the conclusion is you would like to increase your antioxidant levels. How do you improve your antioxidant levels?

1. Change your diet to include a healthier mix of foods. This has actually become more difficult as more of what we eat contains so many additives and preservatives. Fresh fruits and vegetables are great sources of many antioxidants. Most of us (especially in the United States) don't eat near enough fresh fruits and vegetables.
2. Add a SCIENTIFICALLY developed supplement to your diet. There are many different nutritional supplements out there. Unfortunately, many of them don't have much science behind them. Nutritional supplements are often not cheap. So, if you are going to invest your hard-earned money, you want to use something that is going to make a difference. One product available (that has been scientifically PROVEN to raise antioxidant levels) is Pharmanex Lifepak Nano .
3. Reduce things that actually LOWER your antioxidant levels. There are some factors that lower your antioxidant levels due to the huge amount of free radicals they produce. Some of these items include: stress, smoking, exposure to smog and pollution, and foods high in fats and sugars. (Do you see now how our free radical levels can get so high?)

We all want to be healthier. So are fighting these free radicals by increasing antioxidant levels really worth it?

Excess free radicals have been linked to many conditions including:

• Aging
• Various Cancers
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Alzheimer's
• Parkinson's Disease
• Cataracts

So, is it really worth the trouble? I don't know about you, but if I can do anything to keep away from any of these conditions, I am certainly going to seriously consider it. Can you put a price on your health?

How do I get my antioxidant level?

Now you understand why antioxidants are important. You also understand it's important to find out what your level is to determine if your current diet and supplements are improving your levels. With this information you can determine if you are doing all you can to combat the effects of free radicals on your body (aging, heart disease, cancer, etc).

How do you get scanned to find your antioxidant level?

First of all its important to realize the scanner is not readily available everywhere yet.

The best way to get yourself scanned, is to get in touch with me via email or call our offices at 312-780-1706. We can make arrangements to get you scanned in your area. The next question is how much will this set me back? What will it cost? We are making a special deal for people that mention they saw this on our blog...$10 will get you scanned! That's an incredible deal. All you need to do is tell us you read about the special price on our blog.

We look forward to hearing from you.

So...if we need antioxidants, how do we find our current levels?

Antioxidants have been a very hot topic in the health field for a number of years. However one challenge in the industry has always been how do you effectively measure the levels of antioxidants in your body?

Perhaps the most common method in the health field today is through blood testing. There are a few challenges here:

• If you are going to use a blood test, you need to get stuck with a needle.
• Blood test results can take days even weeks for results.
• Antioxidant levels in the blood can be highly influenced by recent ingestion, so isn't all the accurate.
• Blood testing can be very expensive.

There is a new disruptive technology that will change the way these levels are measured. The biophotonic scanner is a non-intrusive test for antioxidant levels. Advantages with this method include:

• Non-invasive (no needle sticks)
• Results in MINUTES
• Measures LONG TERM levels in the skin and therefore isn't influenced by your last meal (or anything else you've eaten for that matter).
• Very low cost for biophotonic scans

There is plenty of clinical studies proving the effectiveness of the scanner. There have been numerous double-blind tests performed to prove the validity of the scanner. Check out the information for yourself...

Clinical Information on Biophotonic Scanner

If you know that antioxidants are vital to good health and fighting aging...shouldn't you get information to get your levels measured?

Antioxidants...what's all the hub bub?

When people speak of health and diet, any more these days you often can't enter too far into this conversation without the term antioxidants coming up. So, for those of us without a medical degree, what is the down and dirty on why antioxidants are so important?

The simplified version...

Our bodies are full of things called free radicals. In the human body, these free radicals often come in the form of 02. So where do free radicals come from? Free radicals are the by-product of many normal processes in the body. (They are introduced in large amounts through environmental factors such as cigarrette smoke and radiation among others.) These free radicals want to become OXIDIZED. As these free radicals cruise around the body, they cause damage to cell walls along the way. In the extreme, this damage can become irreversable and lead to conditions such as CANCER or heart disease.

So...the bottom line...

Antioxidants help clean up the free radicals roaming through our bodies. If left unchecked, these free radicals can lead to heart disease, cancer or other health conditions.

This information was gleaned from a website called Go Ask Alice at http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0830.html. Go Ask Alice is maintained by Health Services at Columbia University.

(Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and I don't even play one on TV. This information is taken from a reputible source but is not intended to be a medical diagnosis.)

Welcome

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