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Shouting from the roof tops…

Administrator — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:44:45 +0000

i get so worked up about how brilliant my skin feels because of these brilliant products, i want to shout it from the roof tops, give everyone i know a whole brilliant bunch to play with, and turn the whole brilliant world into an organic heaven…..because that would be really BRILLIANT.
hope nobody minds this crazy rave, but what could be more brilliant……….

Berry Important Information!

Administrator — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:19:04 +0000

So What Are Free Radicals Anyway?
Free radicals are atoms, molecules or ions that are usually highly reactive and can be produced within the body by natural
biological processes or introduced from outside via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants and sub-optimal eating habits. Oxidation
is a phenomenon that occurs when free radicals ricochet wildly throughout the body and damage cells. Many forms of cancer are
thought to be the result of reactions between free radicals and DNA, resulting in mutations that can adversely affect the cell cycle
and potentially lead to malignancy. They are also believed to accelerate the progression of cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid
arthritis, chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases.
Why Do You Need Antioxidants?
An antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules. ORAC, short for Oxygen Radical
Absorbance Capacity, is a standardised measurement of the total antioxidant power of a substance. Antioxidant power is the
ability to neutralize oxygen free radicals. The more free radicals a substance can absorb, the higher it’s ORAC score. Radically
Tested! Berry Radical is PROVEN to be rich in antioxidants by Brunswick Laboratories, a world leader in research and diagnostic
services related to antioxidants and oxidative stress. The ORAC score of 1 gram of Berry Radical is 1448. So, one 5g sachet of
Berry Radical contains over 7000 ORAC units! One 150g box contains over 217,000 ORAC units. ONEgroup Organics Catalogue
Update: The test results from Brunswick Laboratories are not reflected in the current 2008 catalogue edition which displays
4,000 ORAC units. These new test results represent an increase of over 75% to 7,000+ ORAC units per serving.
What Are ORAC Units And How Many Do We Need?
ORAC, short for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, is a standardised measurement of the total antioxidant power of a
substance. Antioxidant power is the ability to neutralize oxygen free radicals. The more free radicals a substance can absorb,
the higher it’s ORAC score. Nutritionists recommend that we consume around 5000 ORAC units per day to significantly impact
antioxidant activity in the body and reduce free radical damage. One serving (half a cup) of fruits or vegetables provides
approximately 500 ORAC units. If you’re not eating at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, you’re not getting the
recommended amount of ORAC units to mop-up the damage caused by free radicals in your body every day. The ORAC (total)
score of 1 gram of Berry Radical is 1448. So, one 5g sachet of Berry Radical contains over 7000 ORAC units! One 150g of
Berry Radical box contains over 217,000 ORAC units.

The US Department or Agriculture provides further reading about ORAC units here:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=15866
The Berry Radical Fact Sheet - Update
For more information, check out the recently updated Berry Radical Fact Sheet available in
the members area:
http://www.onegrp.com/docs/members/Marketing/FactSheets/BerryRadicalFactSheet.pdf
www.love.berryradical.com

Rust Proofing Our Bodies-Antioxidants, an essential utensil in our anti-ageing tool box

Administrator — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:56:51 +0000

What makes the difference between average health and optimal health? The answer lies not in the genetic blueprint of your family
tree, but in our body’s ability to be well nourished and ‘rustproofed’.
Our three top killers in the developed world are cardiovascular disease (encompassing heart attack and stroke), cancer, and Type
2 Diabetes. Your risk of developing any of these diseases has been proven to be directly related to the amount of antioxidants
your diet provides.
Antioxidants found in food protect our cells against the damage done by free radicals, known as oxidative stress.
Damage is particularly intense in the powerhouse of our cells known as the mitochondria. Free radicals are unbound oxygen
molecules that bombard and damage our cells and capillaries. Recent research indicates that poorly nourished cells are more
vulnerable to oxidative stress and have a higher requirement for antioxidant-rich food and supplements. This creates a double
insult, with poor nutrition leading to micro-malnourished, vulnerable cells and an increased need for antioxidant protection in the
presence of a diet inadequate for optimal health.
Most natural therapists will be aware of the importance of antioxidants for skin health, rejuvenation, collagen production and the
prevention of skin cancers. More importantly antioxidants forge a resilient barrier of protection to cells undergoing renewal. It is at
this time of cell division that the mistakes in genetic messages may lead to uncontrolled growth which we call cancer.
Incredibly, medical research has only recently confirmed what natural therapists and vets have known for decades: that over 70
percent of the Australian population are micronutrient-malnourished. Regardless of body weight the average Australian on an
average Australian diet (the traditional meat and three veggies for dinner) is lacking in at least one or more essential nutrients, in
particular the antioxidant group of nutrients.
The cause for this is clear. In 1992 a World Health Organisation survey reported that Australian soils are the most mineral and
vitamin deficient of all the soils of the world’s continents. It makes commonsense that the fruit, vegetables and grains cultivated
on these soils are also lacking in the nutrients required for optimal human health. Our vets regularly provide supplements for cattle,
sheep and horses to prevent and treat nutritional deficiencies, but the medical profession has been kept in the dark about these
facts for years.
How to Assess your Risk of Oxidative Stress
Live blood analysis is a useful health practitioner tool. This can instantly confirm the cellular consequences of poor diet, oxidative
stress, by examining a droplet of fresh blood under a microscope. These damaged cells look somewhat like a dried up sultana on
live blood analysis. Compare this to a healthy hydrated cell, full of antioxidants, which looks like a luscious, full-bodied grape.
The most important defence we have against unfavourable environmental chemicals and our major health challenges is a well
nourished body. Sensible supplementation is essential for optimal health when deficiencies are suspected. Plant extracted
organic supplements, with high ORAC scores and phenolic content are preferred, together with a balanced organic diet and
a healthy bowel.
Dr Karen Coates August 2008
to see the video presentation click here

Inliven your health-Czerral talks about Probiotics and how they can support our health

Administrator — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:44:35 +0000

hello everyone, today i found this wonderful audio file on my onegroup website:
https://www.onegrp.com/docs/members/Training/Audio/RonT2/InLivenwithCzerral19March.mp3

for a fascinating journey through the myriad of cells and bacteria that are our bodies, this is a must listen to audio file.

you will hear what others are asking about probiotics and inliven in particular, and Czerrals responses to their questions and problems.

you will learn how important probiotics are to your health, and what constitutes a beneficial, certified organic product.

for more written information on this click here

How Organic Farming Can Save Our Oceans

Administrator — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:16:14 +0000

The alarming increase of “Dead Zones” in the world’s oceans over the past few years is now as much of a threat to ocean life as over-fishing and habitat loss, say researchers in the recent issue of the journal Science. Dead Zones are typically created when massive amounts of synthetic fertilizer from conventional farms are carried via rivers to the ocean. The fertilizers cause algae blooms which suffocate fish. The number of Dead Zones has risen from 162 to 405 in the last twenty years. Scientists say this year’s Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico, created by chemical farm fertilizer runoff, factory farm pollution, and municipal sewage contamination in the Mississippi Basin, is a record 8,000 square miles. Researchers now agree that chemical agriculture “Dead Zones” are one of the world’s biggest environmental threats. And of course the only real solution to the world’s Dead Zones is to make the transition to chemical fertilizer and pesticide-free organic farming.

An Antioxidant a Day keeps the Doctor Away?

Administrator — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:37:11 +0000

What Are ORAC Units And How Many Do We Need?
ORAC, short for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, is a standardised measurement of the total antioxidant power of a substance. Antioxidant power is the ability to neutralize oxygen free radicals. The more free radicals a substance can absorb, the higher it’s ORAC score. Nutritionists recommend that we consume around 5000 ORAC units per day to significantly impact antioxidant activity in the body and reduce free radical damage. One serving (half a cup) of fruits or vegetables provides approximately 500 ORAC units. If you’re not eating at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, you’re not getting the recommended amount of ORAC units to mop-up the damage caused by free radicals in your body every day.
The ORAC (total) score one sachet of Berry Radical contains over 7000 ORAC units!
One box of Berry Radical contains over 217,000 ORAC units.
for more info go to http://www.love.berryradical.com

Have you had your antixidant today?

Administrator — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:51:24 +0000

when you cut open an apple and let it stand for awhile, it soon starts to go brown in color.This is what is happening in our bodies every day, as free radicals run rampant. It is a process similar to rusting, our bodies age, and we need to slow that corosion down. We need to slow the aging process down, and we can do this by taking in sufficient antioxidants and by exersizing everyday. Although exersize, also produces free radicals, it has other benefits like keeping us physically vibrant. So when we eat right, excercise lightly, and take our antixidants daily, we will most likely live healthier, longer and happier lives.
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Antioxidants and How can they help us?

Administrator — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:39:23 +0000

What Are Free Radicals And Why Do We Need Antioxidants?
Oxidation occurs when free radicals (highly reactive, high-energy particles) ricochet wildly throughout the body and damage cells. Free radicals can be produced within the body by natural biological processes or introduced from outside via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants and sub-optimal eating habits. Free radicals are believed to accelerate the progression of cancer,
cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases. Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables help to neutralise free radicals in our bodies.
Australian’s are encouraged to eat 7 serves of fruit and vegetables a day. Specifically, 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day. Many people struggle to eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day. Within Australia, only 14% of men and 21% of women report eating the recommended four or more servings of vegetables daily.
Why Do Plants Contain Antioxidants?
Photosynthesis is the process whereby plants convert light energy from the sun into stored physical energy. Photosynthesis exposes plants to a massive number of free radicals. Plants produce antioxidants to protect themselves from damage by these free radicals. Antioxidant plant pigments, primarily carotenoids and polyphenols that are responsible for the bright
colours of many orange, red, blue and purple fruits, berries and algae, provide most of this protection. Research has shown that human ingestion of these plant-based antioxidants result in similar protection. Research also shows that antioxidants
work synergistically (where the combined effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects) and are far more effective when a spectrum of antioxidants are ingested, rather that individual isolated compounds.
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Superior Nutrient Content Reported in Organic Blueberries

Administrator — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:50:36 +0000

The Bluecrop variety of highbush blueberries were grown on five organic and conventional farms in New Jersey. The farms shared
comparable soils and weather conditions, and the berries were harvested in precisely the same way. The scientists carrying
out the study are based at the USDA’s Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, and at
Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
The team found consistent and significant differences in nutrient content. The organic blueberries contained 46 ORAC units, a
measure of total antioxidant capacity, while the conventional berries contained 31 ORAC units.
Accordingly, the organic berries had over 50% more total antioxidant activity. They also contained about 50% higher levels of total
anthocyanins, the natural plant phytochemicals that give blueberries their dark colour.
The organic blueberries also had 67% more total phenolics. The authors’ concluding sentence reads:
“Blueberries produced from organic culture contained significantly higher amounts of phytonutrients than those produced from
conventional culture.”
Source: S.H. Wang et al., “Fruit Quality, Antioxidant Capacity, and Flavonoid Content of Organically and Conventionally Grown
Blueberries,” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, published on web July 1, 2008.
Read the full story: http://www.organic-center.org/news_archive/thescoop_july08.htm

And for those of you who are pregnant….

Administrator — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:31:14 +0000

Breast and Belly Balm

An amazingly powerful blend of organic and wild-harvested ingredients from around the world to care for your expanding body. Potent and regenerative oils, butters and extracts from flowers, fruits, nuts and seeds nourish and feed your growing skin. Minimises the occurrence of stretchmarks with exceptional skin regeneratives that actively promote renewal, elasticity and suppleness. Eases the itching associated with rapid expansion. Helps to prevent underlying tissue damage by stimulating skin renewal. Feels wonderful and smells divine, so your massaging ritual is utterly enjoyable and nurturing. Completely safe to use during pregancy, and beyond, to help your skin regain it’s suppleness.

Why

To prepare the skin for impending expansion

How

Massage into breasts and all over the belly, then around to the buttocks and upper thighs. Love, honour and appreciate your expanding body! Your baby will enjoy the gentle touch too.

When

Use daily, after showering or bathing.

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