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Jaime Mendoza Is Coming to the US!
Jaime Mendoza, VíaVienté’s representative in Vilcabamba, plans to visit Vía Corporate in Dallas, Texas, September 23 – 26. Everyone in Vilcabamba knows Jaime Mendoza. He is the revered Ambassador of VíaVienté and the Andes Children’s Foundation. When Jaime and his 20-year-old son Adrian visit the schools in the region, they are greeted like Rock Stars.
Jaime is VíaVienté’s contact with the schools, continually surveying their needs and soliciting input from teachers and administrators concerning what the children need to enhance their education. Along with Craig Keeland and ACF Trustee Terry Minke, Jaime ensures delivery of computers, copy machines, school supplies, uniforms, audio visual equipment and much more.
Without Jaime Mendoza, VíaVienté’s educational outreach in Vilcabamba would be greatly limited. Regarding the ACF’s work, Jaime likes to say, “We don’t give the children a fish. We are teaching them to fish from the oceans of the world.”
Jaime will be a special guest on the WorldWide Leadership Call Monday, September 24. If your team would like to set up a special call with Jaime while he is in town, please email Rebecca Rice at: RRice@VíaVienté.com to set up a call.
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Science in the News – Surge in Arthritis Is Forecast for US
US Federal Public Health officials are predicting a surge in the prevalence of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions by the year 2030.
About 46 million US adults currently suffer from arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and other rheumatic conditions. An aging population, expanding waistlines, and low levels of physical activity are likely to push the number of affected people up 46% to about 67 million people by 2030, or about 25% of the projected population, according to the CDC.
Most of the increase will come from those who develop age-related degeneration of joints in the hip, knee, or elsewhere. An estimated 25 million will be in significant pain that they will have trouble moving around, the CDC says.
“The consequences of a ballooning epidemic are huge,” says Dr. Patience White, chief public health officer for the Atlanta-based Arthritis Foundation. “The fact here is it’s causing an increasing number of activity limitations,” she says. “People cannot live on their own, and the whole push today is to keep people’s independence.”
While many arthritis patients take medication for their pain, public health officials are pushing lifestyle changes like adopting a healthy diet and incorporating physical activity programs as a longer-term solution for those with arthritis and those at risk – particularly older, overweight adults. The CDC funds programs in 36 states to promote physical activity and weight reduction to help alleVíate pain for arthritis sufferers.
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Whole Foods for Your Health
We know that VíaVienté is a whole food, and that whole foods are the BEST source of nutrition to feed our bodies to stay healthy. Here are some other facts about whole foods that can help support your good health.
Protein keeps your blood sugar levels steady and hunger at bay. You burn more calories digesting protein than you do digesting carbohydrates or fats. That is part of the reason that low-carb diets seem to work so well. Meat, poultry and fish are good protein sources. However, you can’t live on protein alone. Despite the no-carb craze, your body needs carbohydrates. The key is to eat unprocessed, whole grain foods like brown rice, whole wheat bread, and pasta.
Beans are a good source of protein, fiber and iron. Soybeans offer a high source of low-fat protein and are low on the glycemic index. This means your blood sugar levels won’t spike then crash an hour later, pushing you to the cookie jar.
According to a study published in the international journal of obesity, calcuim and protein that come from low-fat dairy products promote weight loss and help to maintain muscle mass.
Consuming fish regularly has been shown to lower levels of the essential fatty acid leptin, a hormone linked to a slower metabolism and obesity.
A USDA study concludes that as little as 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon added to food reduces blood sugar levels and increases insulin levels.
Pectin has a water-binding property that may limit the amount of fat your cells absorb. Although all fresh fruit contains pectin, apples and berries are the best source.
Garlic has been touted as a miracle herb. Proponents say it boosts your metabolism and keeps your insulin levels low to maximize fat burning, making bad breath a small price to pay.
Ginger is another one of those wonder foods that has been created with dozens of health benefits. It is said to expand the blood vessels and increase metabolism.
Olive oil is a good fat. In fact, it is so good that it helps you burn fat and keeps your cholesterol down.
Be sure you drink plenty of water. Dehydration slows down your metabolism and often disguises itself as hunger. If you feel hungry, drink a glass of water. It might make the pangs go away.
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More About Lycium Fruit
Lycium Fruit, also called Wolfberry or Gogi, has been used since ancient times. It was reputed to improve the complexion and vision and prolong life if taken regularly.
The Chinese have documented the use of Lycium Fruit to support a range of human health issues for nearly 2000 years. Lycium Fruit is believed to support the body against disease and to provide energy.
Lycium Fruit is reported to be very rich in Vitamin C and B vitamins as well as Amino Acids and Polysaccharides that have powerful Anti-Oxidant properties.
The Polysaccharides in Lycium Fruit have been demonstrated to strongly fortify the immune system.
Lycium Fruit is the richest source of carotenoids, including beta carotene, of all known plants on earth. One of the most well-known traditional properties of Lycium Fruit is its support for healthy vision, which has been documented for over fifteen centuries and is finally being substantiated by modern scientific studies. It turns out that Lycium Fruit contains a highly biologically active form of beta carotene which is readily utilized by the body.
And now Lycium Fruit, along with Pomegranate Fruit, is an important part of VíaVienté Formula 2.0 !
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