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| IVL Products Health Watch - December, 2008 |
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In This Issue...
 Safety First
- Why Do Wino’s Outlive Their Physicians?
- What Do Your Kidneys Really Do For You Every Day?
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Dear Reader,
There are many ways to help keep you and your loved ones safer. One
simple way to help improve safety is to use the "ICE", or the In Case
of Emergency contact system, where cell phone users store emergency
contact information in the phone directory of their cell phones. List the entry as "ICE" and enter the number of the person you would
want contacted in case of an emergency. This information can easily be
found in your cell phone by emergency personnel or by hospital
personnel.
 Granted, this implies several things: that you have a cell phone, that
the phone was with you at the time and that the cell phone was not
damaged, that the information you provided was current, and that the
medical personnel were capable of retrieving it. But every little bit
of help counts if you or your loved one are in need. This contact
person may even be able to help the medical staff with your medical
history or your needs if necessary. Put ICE in your cell phone and
make it easier for emergency personnel to contact loved ones in case of
an emergency to get your medical history (are you allergic to any
drugs, do you have a history of heart disease, do you have a Do Not
Resuscitate order, etc.).
Make a new entry with the word "ICE" followed by the name of the
person you want called in emergency situations (examples: ICE-Dave,
ICE-Mom). For more than one contact name, you can even use ICE1-Dave,
ICE2-Mom or ICE1, ICE2, etc. Make sure that the people listed as your
ICE know that you have listed them in your phone and that they know
about your medical history. Everyone, especially people without cell
phones, should carry identification information with them, along with
emergency contacts and medical information in their wallet or purse.
Even some children and many teenagers have cell phones now days; so
this ICE information should be included in their cell phone address
books so that their parents or guardians can be reached quickly.
ICE, In Case of Emergency, is free, it's easy, and one day it could help save your life.
Another amazingly simple and helpful technique to foster greater
safety is called The File of Life. Did you know that more than 90% of
medical emergency calls are treated without knowledge of the patient's
medical history? Recently, local fire, police and EMS personnel are
reaching for what’s called The File of Life. This is a simple card
that helps responders to get quick, accurate and vital medical history
when a patient is unable to offer the information. The File of Life
card also helps to eliminate the risk of a patient forgetting to
mention something important. The File of Life could be a lifesaver
too, for people who live alone. The File of Life is becoming very
popular across the country with local fire, police and EMS departments,
and it is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled FILE OF LIFE, and the
entire file or pocket is held with a magnet to the outside of your
refrigerator. This information should include the
patient's name, emergency medical contact, insurance information,
details of any health problems, current medications and dosages, any
allergies, any recent surgeries, religion and a health care proxy.
So be assertive with your safety, and with the safety of the
people you love--make contact information and vital health information
readily available! It's easy, and better to do this, than wish you did.
Yours in good health, 
Cindy Gray
Guest Health Writer
Author of The Spirit of Health P.S. Have a Happy, and SAFE New Year! |
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Benjamin Franklin was a frequent visitor to France where they
appreciated his wit and charm with the ladies. Franklin observed that
the French seemed more robust, more alive, more healthy than their
American counterparts.
Yet Franklin also observed, the French kept late hours. They ate
dinner at nine. And they drank wine. And they preferred talking to
dancing. In other words, the French did everything WRONG for their
health which, I suppose, is what prompted Ben's question in the first
place.
What is it about red wine that links it to health when we normally
associate alcohol with excess sugar, weight gain, liver disease and
diabetes?
Based on research from doctors at several leading universities
including Harvard University, longevity scientists have pinpointed the
remarkable life extension nutrient found inside the red grape skin – Resveratrol.
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What Do Your Kidneys Really Do For You Every Day?
It’s their critical job to filter blood (about 1700 quarts a day), ridding the body of waste products.
The kidneys filter metabolic waste products from protein, fat,
various minerals, alcohol, drugs, and other ingested toxins. Your
kidneys are your indispensable wastewater removal system.
Much of the water you drink is necessary to clean the blood and flush acid waste out of the body via the kidneys.
Your kidneys also regulate all your body’s water; electrolytes
monitor the acid/alkaline balance of your blood and help control blood
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The information contained within this
newsletter is meant to be used to educate the reader and is not
intended to provide individual medical advice. Before you take any
supplement, please consult your physician or other licensed
healthcare professional to determine if it’s appropriate for you.
IVL Health Watch is a publication of Institute for Vibrant Living™.
These products are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information has
not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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In This Issue...
- Long Winter’s Nap Eludes Millions Of Americans
- Natural Power to Improve Health
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Fix Your Digestion and Fix Your Health Joints & Muscles Free of Pain?
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Dear Reader,
While the possibility of a long winter’s nap sounds very soothing
during the fast-paced, stressful holiday season, the reality is that
millions of people struggle through the holidays deprived of restful, restorative sleep. The 80 million Americans who suffer from sleep
disorders find that their insomnia worsens during this hectic time of
the year. Jam-packed schedules, increased sugar intake, economic
stress and the desire to make “everything perfect” for your family can
negatively affect your ability to get the amount of sleep you need.
The inability to get a good night’s sleep is not something to be taken
lightly during the holidays or any other time. Insomnia has been linked
to major disasters like plane crashes, traffic fatalities and serious
work related injuries. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, more than 100,000 serious automobile accidents a year
are caused by driver fatigue. 
Lack of sleep can also lead to health problems, including obesity. A
study conducted at Columbia University found that people who sleep five
hours per night are 75% more likely to become obese than those getting
seven to nine nightly hours of sleep. People getting six hours of sleep
are 27% more likely to gain weight than people who get the recommended
amounts.
Because insomnia is so prevalent, prescription sleeping pills are
prescribed by the millions and most of them have negative side effects
such as sleepwalking and next-day drowsiness. They can also be habit
forming. That being the case, millions of Americans have chosen to
treat their insomnia with natural remedies.
One of the most popular natural supplements used by people with
sleep problems is melatonin. In fact, more than 20 million Americans
use melatonin supplements to help them sleep. Sometimes referred to as
an “all natural nightcap” melatonin is a natural body hormone produced
by the pineal gland (a pea-sized structure at the center of the brain).
Melatonin is believed to regulate the “circadian rhythms” in the body.
Many studies have supported the use of melatonin supplements in
shortening the time it takes to fall asleep and reducing the number of
times a person wakes up during the night.
Talk to your holistic practitioner about other natural ways to
improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. There are numerous
natural remedies that can help you get the rest your body needs to
function at peak performance so you can enjoy every single minute of
the holiday season. So fluff up your pillow, snuggle down under the
blanket and settle down for a much-deserved long winter’s nap. Sweet
dreams.
Yours in good health, 
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch |
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Apple Cider Vinegar EXTRA™ has NO artificial colors ... flavors ... or
preservatives! Just nature’s best ingredients to help renew your body!
Today, millions of satisfied ACV
users worldwide swear by its natural power to help improve overall
health—from lowering cholesterol without drugs and controlling weight
without dieting to increasing energy without artificial stimulants to
relieving joint pain without medication.
Perhaps the most reliable, all-purpose health aid around!
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Fix Your Digestion and Fix Your Health
Your colon is a battlefield filled with “friendly” and
“unfriendly” bacteria. The friendly bacteria (also known as
probiotics) help you to assimilate nutrients. They also prevent the
attachment of “unfriendly” microflora, which can dilute the strength of
your immune system.
A wide range of both traditional and alternative health
professionals now agree that a continually replenished stronghold of
“friendly” bacteria is essential for a robust and worry-free digestive
system. Unfortunately, levels of “friendly” bacteria rapidly decline
with age.
Like no other probiotic formula on the market, VIBRANT FLORA 15/50™
replenishes your colon with the vital microflora to counteract toxic
pathogens that threaten your immune system and your colon’s equilibrium. |
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Camp Verde, AZ 86322 |
The information contained within this
newsletter is meant to be used to educate the reader and is not
intended to provide individual medical advice. Before you take any
supplement, please consult your physician or other licensed
healthcare professional to determine if it’s appropriate for you.
IVL Health Watch is a publication of Institute for Vibrant Living™.
These products are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information has
not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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In This Issue...
- ‘Tis The Season To Be Merry: Or Blue?
- Check out NASA's Astonishing Results...
- How Can the Rooster Help Men and Women Keep Their Joints & Muscles Free of Pain?
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Dear Reader,
Children are laughing. Carolers are singing. The aroma of fresh baked
cookies wafts through your kitchen. Colorful lights are blinking
merrily on your tree. So why do you feel so sad? If you find yourself
feeling sad and blue during the holidays, you are not alone. Millions
of Americans suffer from holiday depression so profound that they are physically and mentally unable to participate in what is expected to be the happiest time of the year.
There are numerous factors that can cause us to feel stressed,
fatigued, lonely and sad during the holidays. Many people feel isolated
and sad because they don’t live in a Norman Rockwell ideal world. The
fact of the matter is that only about 25% of all Americans are living
in what is considered a “traditional” family. If loved ones are absent
during the holidays, if relationships are broken or if there have been
other types of tragedies, don’t pretend that the problems do not exist.
Denial takes more energy than talking openly about issues. Try to
emphasize the positive aspects of a relationship that has been lost or
allow yourself to put more energy into relationships that have survived. 
For some people, the simple fact that the days are shorter and the
nights are longer can trigger depression. The holiday season transpires
during the time of year when there are fewer hours of daylight.
Research has shown that 10 percent of our population is significantly
affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Regardless of other
factors related to the holidays, people who suffer from this disorder
will experience chronic fatigue, difficulty sleeping, irritability and
feelings of sadness. Phototherapy, a treatment involving a few hours of
exposure to intense light, is effective in relieving depressive
symptoms in patients with SAD.
Financial constraints, particularly in today’s troubled economic
times, can cause anxiety, depression and a feeling of helplessness. The
majority of Americans spend between 95% and 100% of each paycheck. The
period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s brings about special costs
that increase debt. To avoid this, set reasonable limits regarding the
purchase of gifts. The over-commercialization of the holiday season is
one of the prime reasons people become agitated. Get back to the
basics and remember that Christmas is meant to be a time of love.
Giving takes many forms and the best forms have nothing to do with
money.
If your holiday blues stem from feelings of isolation, look
outward. Helping others not only makes us feel good about ourselves it
can also have profound positive effects on our physical health. The
mind and body aren’t separate. Anything we do to elevate our spirits
will also have a beneficial effect on our health. Volunteer at a soup
kitchen, read stories to children who are hospitalized during the
holidays, help organize a food drive for the homeless, collect food and
toys to give to the local animal shelter. The positive emotions gleaned
from volunteering release endorphins into the bloodstream. Endorphins
are the body’s natural tranquilizers and painkillers. They stimulate
dilation of the blood vessels, which leads to a healthier heart.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch |
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NASA
scientists discovered that because the cells of the body live in an
essentially zero-gravity environment, it's beneficial to alter the
G-force in order to stimulate the body's lymphatic system that removes
toxins from the cells.
Rebounding, (jumping
on a trampoline), they found, is the only exercise proven to exert the
maximum amount of "pull" on the human body down to the cellular level,
with the least amount of effort.
Subjects exercising on a Rebounder
experienced a whopping 68% greater result in conditioning as compared
to those who jogged. Gravity helps to cleanse, strengthen and energize
every cell, every organ and every muscle.
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How Can the Rooster Help Men and Women Keep Their Joints & Muscles Free of Pain?
100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Back pain, neck
pain, knee pain, foot pain - you name it, we've got pain, all day,
every day. In fact, joint and muscle pain cause more disability and
missed work days than cancer and heart disease combined.
As we age, our joints and muscles lose Hyaluronic Acid
(HA) and HA is the critical lubricant for your healthy joints, skin and
eyes. This joint dryness is the principal reason why your cartilage -
the shock absorber between your joints - becomes malnourished and
starved, and why it starts to break down and disintegrate, causing
terrible pain with each step.
HA is extracted from Rooster Comb and it's the best source for
providing your body with a low molecular weight source of HA, which
means higher absorption. HA is odorless, neutral in color,
water-soluble and classified as a food. It is 100% natural and has
shown to be effective in maintaining skin elasticity, joint flexibility
and sharp vision among adults. |
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To learn more about IVL, call 1-800-720-1245 or visit http://www.IVLProducts.com |
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Contact us by mail at:
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P.O. Box 3840
Camp Verde, AZ 86322 |
The information contained within this
newsletter is meant to be used to educate the reader and is not
intended to provide individual medical advice. Before you take any
supplement, please consult your physician or other licensed
healthcare professional to determine if it’s appropriate for you.
IVL Health Watch is a publication of Institute for Vibrant Living™.
These products are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information has
not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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In This Issue...
- Put Mother Earth At The Top Of Your Christmas Gift List
- Good Caffeine? You Bet!
- Stay Immune-Strong Year Round with Nature’s First Food
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Dear Reader,
Mother Nature supplies us with abundant blessings every single day of
the year. During the holiday season, let’s return the favor by putting
Mother Earth at the top our gift list and focus on a “green”
Christmas. In doing so, we will ensure that our children and
grandchildren enjoy the gifts of nature for generations to come. With a little planning and imagination, we can greatly reduce the negative environmental impacts of the holiday season.
Choose your holiday gifts from recycled sources. Many individuals and
small businesses have developed beautiful and useful products that
incorporate recycled materials. Focus on locally made gifts. Many gifts
in today’s marketplace are shipped from halfway around the world, which
contributes to transportation-related gr eenhouse emissions. Shopping on
the Internet for gifts eliminates the need for you to use precious fuel
driving to the mall. Consider giving gifts that don’t have to be
wrapped and that come from the heart. Gift certificates for dog
walking, babysitting, yard work and sitting with elderly relatives are
always appreciated. Give a young couple a gift certificate to their
favorite restaurant or movie tickets for a night out. Give your best
friend a subscription to her favorite magazine or pay tuition for a
cooking class.
If you have gifts that need to be wrapped, consider reusable cloth bags
or simply wrap your gift in newspaper or grocery bags. Don’t use
wrapping paper that is not made from recycled materials. Most
commercial wrapping paper can't be recycled and won't biodegrade.
Treat your family to a live tree. A live, potted tree can beautify your
yard for years to come. A live tree provides an ongoing remembrance of
the holidays. Many families make a yearly ritual of planting their live
trees after the holidays. It’s fun to watch your family’s “forest” grow
year after year.
If your holiday plans include hosting family or friends for festive gatherings, consider the following ideas: |
Apples make attractive and unique candleholders. Just carve out
the center to make a space for the candle. Be sure to use beeswax or
soy wax candles. They’re healthier for your lungs than regular paraffin
candles and also help to conserve natural resources. If you have a
bunch of half-burned candles lying around, melt and re-pour them into
old jelly jars to create new candles. |
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Use herbs for beautiful and fragrant decorating. Rosemary,
lavender and sage are beautiful and also can be recycled for use in
holiday cooking. Use whole cloves to stud oranges and hang them with
festival cloth holiday ribbon. |
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Use cloth napkins and tablecloths instead of paper goods. They add
an elegant touch to your party and they don’t contribute to more waste
in the landfill. |
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Make it easy for your guests to recycle. Have clearly labeled
containers in your kitchen that are designated for glass, aluminum and
compost. |
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch |
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Green tea is unique: it's made from
pure, unfermented leaves that are harvested at their peak perfection
and then stabilized through exposure to both humid and dry heat —
giving green tea the highest concentration of polyphenols and locking
in the tannins.
Tannins ensure that caffeine is taken to the brain in only small
amounts so it can be easily used. This helps green tea drinkers improve
their vitality and stamina without the up-and-down effect of black tea.
Tannins inhibit the oxidation of your body's DNA material, a leading cause of cell destruction and mutation.
Green tea tannins help clear urinary tract infections, stimulate
digestion, reduce unwanted body fat, increase hair growth and support
saliva secretion to keep teeth free of plaque.
Pretty amazing, don't you agree? Gain the enhanced immunity protection of 20 cups of tea with just a few drops of GREEN TEA ELIXIR™!
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Stay Immune-Strong Year Round with Nature’s First Food
Colostrum, sometimes called “Mother’s first milk” is a special
fluid, which contains powerful immune and growth factors to insure the
survival and healthy growth of the newborn. This bovine colostrum, from
dairy cows, can help replace the life-sustaining growth and immune
factors you were born with, which decline with age.
This immune-boosting, disease-fighting, anti-aging food is 100%
SAFE, PROVEN, EFFECTIVE and it comes with a long, distinguished track
record unsurpassed in the health world.
FIRST MILK FLORA™
also includes additional “friendly flora” (1.5 million colony forming
units per tablet) to promote healthy digestion. All this is contained
in a delicious, cherry flavored, chewable tablet. |
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Contact us by mail at:
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P.O. Box 3840
Camp Verde, AZ 86322 |
The information contained within this
newsletter is meant to be used to educate the reader and is not
intended to provide individual medical advice. Before you take any
supplement, please consult your physician or other licensed
healthcare professional to determine if it’s appropriate for you.
IVL Health Watch is a publication of Institute for Vibrant Living™.
These products are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information has
not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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In This Issue...
- The Health Benefits of Cranberries
- What Would the ULTIMATE Fruit Drink Contain for Your Lifelong Health?
- What do Your Kidneys Really Do for You Every Day?
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Dear Reader,
Cranberries, which used to surface mainly during the holidays, have
become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more people
have come to understand the extraordinary health benefits the little redberries contain. Cranberries were undoubtedly served at the first
Thanksgiving because Native Americans were among the first to discover
their flavor and health-giving properties.
The cranberry is a small, red berry that grows on low-hanging vines in
temperate zones throughout the United States. It is a member of the
same family of plants as bilberry and blueberry. Cranberries are
available throughout most of the winter and they can be safely stored
in the refrigerator for up to four weeks. Before using, sort and rinse
cranberries under running water. They can be cooked on your stovetop in
a matter of minutes and used in sauces, relishes, muffins, marinades
and teas. Fresh cranberries can be frozen up to a year. 
Although they have traditionally been used to prevent and treat urinary
tract infections and kidney stones, recent research has found that
cranberries and cranberry products may help protect against numerous
health problems, including cancer and heart disease. Cranberries
contain significant amounts of antioxidants and other phytonutrients.
Antioxidants are believed to counteract the negative effects of free
radicals.
Cranberry supplements are made from the dried and ground up berries but
typically don’t have fiber so they are easily absorbed by the body.
They contain concentrated amounts of the extracts that inhibit bacteria
from sticking to the bladder wall.
Other health benefits of cranberries include:
Reduced risk of problems in the GI tract:
The same properties of cranberries that keep bacteria from adhering to
the urinary tract have been shown to help prevent bacteria from causing
GI disturbances.
Reduced risk of tooth decay: Laboratory
studies have suggested that cranberries may keep certain oral bacteria
from attaching to teeth and gum surfaces. Less bacteria could
potentially keep gums healthy and slow the development of gum disease.
Reduced LDL cholesterol levels: Some studies have shown that cranberries can raise HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Blood Clot Prevention: Experimental evidence suggests cranberries may act to reduce the formation of blood clots.
There are a variety of ways to get the cranberry’s anti-adhesion
benefits. One eight-ounce glass of cranberry juice cocktail contains
the same level of nutrients as a 1/4 cup of fresh or frozen
cranberries, a 1/3 cup of sweetened, dried cranberries, or a 1/3 cup of
cranberry sauce. In addition, while cranberry packs a nutritious
punch, drinking one 8-ounce serving of 100% cranberry juice, or eating
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries counts as half your daily
requirements for fruit.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch |
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How about 42 amazingly helpful blood purifiers, cleansers, detoxifiers and energizers including...
Cranberries,
Red Currants, Peaches, Cherries, Blood Oranges, Strawberries, Papayas,
Apple Pectin, Blueberries, Prunes, Blackberries, Red Grapes, Tangerine
Oranges, Apricots, Star Fruit, Kiwi, Eleuthero Root, Coconut,
Cherimoya, Mangos, Pomegranate, Tomatoes, Red Raspberries, Nectarines,
Lecithin, Acerola, Phytosterol Blend, Grape Seed Extract, Guava,
Passion Fruit, Plums, Bilberries, Red Delicious Apples, Pineapple,
Vitamin C, Acai Fruit, Mangosteen, Pineapple Flavor, Probiotics and
MORE!
THE PHYTOCHEMICALS THAT GIVE ALL THESE FRUITS THEIR UNIQUE COLORS ARE ALSO YOUR BEST POSSIBLE AMMUNITION AGAINST DISEASE!
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What Do Your Kidneys Really Do For You Every Day?It’s their cri tical job to filter blood (about 1700 quarts a day), ridding the body of waste products.
The kidneys filter metabolic waste products from protein, fat,
various minerals, alcohol, drugs, and other ingested toxins. Your
kidneys are your indispensable wastewater removal system.
Much of the water you drink is necessary to clean the blood and flush acid waste out of the body via the kidneys.
Your kidneys also regulate all your body’s water; electrolytes
monitor the acid/alkaline balance of your blood and help control blood
pressure.
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Brought to you by Institute for Vibrant LivingTM
To learn more about IVL, call 1-800-720-1245 or visit http://www.IVLProducts.com |
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Contact us by mail at:
Institute for Vibrant Living
P.O. Box 3840
Camp Verde, AZ 86322 |
The information contained within this
newsletter is meant to be used to educate the reader and is not
intended to provide individual medical advice. Before you take any
supplement, please consult your physician or other licensed
healthcare professional to determine if it’s appropriate for you.
IVL Health Watch is a publication of Institute for Vibrant Living™.
These products are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information has
not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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