Some more information has recently come to light.
A cost comparison of the only four groups to obtain
five star rating showed the following results. The
cost is for a 28 day supply of product.
Wellness Alliance Vitalize Men's $62
Douglass Laboratories Ultra Preventative $57
TrueStar Health TrueBASICSolo $42
USANA Essentials $40
Monday, August 24, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
How Do They Rate?
This is a comparison of many nutritional products on the Australian market.
This was as shown on Channel 7, except that I have left out the NZ only supplements. The score is out of one hundred.
1. USANA 97.8
2. Amway Nutriway Double X 27.3
3. GNC LiveWell women's 26.1
4. Pharmanax Lifepak 25.6
5. Bioceuticals Multi Ess. 25.3
6. Pharmailance Oxi Chai 24.3
7. Neways OraChoi 24.1
8. Bolgar Formula VM-75 23.1
9. Radiance Multi Power 22.6
10 Nutralife Active Mens 22.3
11 GNC Live Well Mega Mens 21.2
12 Pharmanex Lifepak Prime 21.0
13 Natures Sunshine Vit&Min 20.6
There were 38 between 10 & 20.0
There were 51 between 1.1 & 10.0
Centrum Complete A-Z 3.9
Dr. Lyle McWilliam made the comment, "After six years of researching and reviewing
thousands of supplements, I have concluded that USANA's products set the gold standard for nutritional quality."
Nutrition is only one part of the jigsaw, but if we are going to use supplements, we may as well use the most effective ones, don't you think?
This was as shown on Channel 7, except that I have left out the NZ only supplements. The score is out of one hundred.
1. USANA 97.8
2. Amway Nutriway Double X 27.3
3. GNC LiveWell women's 26.1
4. Pharmanax Lifepak 25.6
5. Bioceuticals Multi Ess. 25.3
6. Pharmailance Oxi Chai 24.3
7. Neways OraChoi 24.1
8. Bolgar Formula VM-75 23.1
9. Radiance Multi Power 22.6
10 Nutralife Active Mens 22.3
11 GNC Live Well Mega Mens 21.2
12 Pharmanex Lifepak Prime 21.0
13 Natures Sunshine Vit&Min 20.6
There were 38 between 10 & 20.0
There were 51 between 1.1 & 10.0
Centrum Complete A-Z 3.9
Dr. Lyle McWilliam made the comment, "After six years of researching and reviewing
thousands of supplements, I have concluded that USANA's products set the gold standard for nutritional quality."
Nutrition is only one part of the jigsaw, but if we are going to use supplements, we may as well use the most effective ones, don't you think?
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
So Much For Costs, But Does it Work?
I have spent thousands over the last few years, on different highly rated liquid and powdered supplements. But since being on these products, I am cycling up hills one and two gears higher than before, and my bald hair is regenerating. My sponsor has not had a cold for four years, and his three year old daughter has never even had a cold. And you just keep hearing more and more stories, of people who have tried many things, but now get better results than they have seen before. There are a lot of good products out there, many not so good, and a few very good. If you were going to purchase supplements wouldn't you go for the best available, especially if they were more cost effective than the not so good?
Does that explain why this company has been rated the No.1 MLM company for eleven years straight? (By MLM Insider Magazine.) Does that explain why this company has just spent tens of millions of dollars on new distribution facilities, not just in the US, but overseas as well? You can't do that without a loyal customer base, and you can't have a loyal customer base if the cost/benefit ratio is too high. You have probably seen a few good but too costly products come and go. You may contact me through my website, if you wish to pursue the matter further.
Does that explain why this company has been rated the No.1 MLM company for eleven years straight? (By MLM Insider Magazine.) Does that explain why this company has just spent tens of millions of dollars on new distribution facilities, not just in the US, but overseas as well? You can't do that without a loyal customer base, and you can't have a loyal customer base if the cost/benefit ratio is too high. You have probably seen a few good but too costly products come and go. You may contact me through my website, if you wish to pursue the matter further.
About Costs.
You may be wondering how much it is going to cost to get a good quality supplement.
You may be surprised to know that it is actually much cheaper to get a good one, than to get several low cost ones to get the same dose. On a 28 day cost comparison, USANA came out at $39.95. To get the same amount of nutrients through cheaper sources, the cost came out at $67.76. These are US prices for US product. Notice that I did not say equivalent nutrition, because even if you got the same quantity of nutrients, if they weren't in the most available form, you would still be behind.
Now how does a complete meal replacement, with the right nutrients, in the right balance, at the right potency, in the most available form, and low GI, for the price of a coffee sound? Tastes terrific too, and is great for travelling. Just add two cups of water and one sachet in a shaker, and you have a very satisfying, feel good meal. I have one every day for lunch at work. What else can you buy for that kind of money? Half a hamburger, maybe a bucket of chips, or an icecream, I know which I would choose.
You may be surprised to know that it is actually much cheaper to get a good one, than to get several low cost ones to get the same dose. On a 28 day cost comparison, USANA came out at $39.95. To get the same amount of nutrients through cheaper sources, the cost came out at $67.76. These are US prices for US product. Notice that I did not say equivalent nutrition, because even if you got the same quantity of nutrients, if they weren't in the most available form, you would still be behind.
Now how does a complete meal replacement, with the right nutrients, in the right balance, at the right potency, in the most available form, and low GI, for the price of a coffee sound? Tastes terrific too, and is great for travelling. Just add two cups of water and one sachet in a shaker, and you have a very satisfying, feel good meal. I have one every day for lunch at work. What else can you buy for that kind of money? Half a hamburger, maybe a bucket of chips, or an icecream, I know which I would choose.
Monday, July 6, 2009
The Laws Expanded.
1. Nutrition.
Is our current food supplying all the nutrients we need? Government reports show that nutrient levels, especially trace minerals, have declined very significantly over the last 80 years. Some nutrients are now at less than 1% of what they used to be.
Some causes of loss are, depleted soils, breeding for increased production, greater levels of CO2 in the air, (yes, studies have shown that higher CO2 decreases nutrient count), length of time from paddock to plate, and on top of that we have the losses in storage and preparation. Did you know freezing decreases some nutrients by more than 30%? No wonder many health commentators now recommend supplementing with good quality, broad spectrum products. The 2009 Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is the most up to date and comprehensive guide available at the moment. NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements (Consumer Edition for the United States and Canada)
3. Water.
When did you last have a drink of pure soft water? There are so many options, it gets confusing. An old rule of thumb is to just do the best you can in the situation you find yourself in. Don't skimp on it, I have never heard of an overdose, have you?
4. Sunlight.
One scientist said sunscreen was a form of pollution. I would be careful with that. But your skin does need some sunlight. A lot of skin problems occur because the body has been pre-disposed to damage through bad diet. Short spells early and late in the day seem to be the favoured option. It is still free too.
5. Temperance.
Is not "all things in moderation" as some mistakenly suppose. Rather it is the moderate use of the good, and the refusal to use the harmful. No longer fully possible in the world we live in. We can't refuse to breathe, we can only try to be where the air is better. There are many things we can say no to and be better off.
6. Air.
Do you exercise enough to get your lungs filled properly with air? That is one of the values of exercise. You may have to practice a bit of deep breathing, preferably in the bush. Not only are we facing food that is nutrient depleted, we are also facing air that is oxygen depleted, compared to what it used to be in ages past.
7. Rest.
Sleep is not a waste of time. It lets your body operate in rejuvenation mode. But we need more than just a good night's sleep. We need a whole day every week, when we can switch off without thinking we should be doing something. In Israel there used to be a banner up, picturing a tiger hanging off a branch, with the caption "Hang on, Sabbath is coming!" We have moved away to a large degree from the gift of that day that was made for man. Why does the fourth commandment say, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy."? Isn't it because we are prone to forget? "For in six days the Lord made the heaven and the earth...and rested the seventh day, therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy." You see, by remembering the seventh day, we are reminded of who made us, so we know who and why to worship.
8. Trust in Divine Power.
But why should we trust in God?
"He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things." Rom.8:32. If God did not spare His own Son, is there anything that He would not do for us? How can we doubt His love?
When we realise there is Someone much bigger than us in control, that all the bad things will come to an end, that a new world is coming where there will be no more pain or suffering or death, it saves us a lot of worry. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." He is much bigger and wiser and stronger than we are.
Is our current food supplying all the nutrients we need? Government reports show that nutrient levels, especially trace minerals, have declined very significantly over the last 80 years. Some nutrients are now at less than 1% of what they used to be.
Some causes of loss are, depleted soils, breeding for increased production, greater levels of CO2 in the air, (yes, studies have shown that higher CO2 decreases nutrient count), length of time from paddock to plate, and on top of that we have the losses in storage and preparation. Did you know freezing decreases some nutrients by more than 30%? No wonder many health commentators now recommend supplementing with good quality, broad spectrum products. The 2009 Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is the most up to date and comprehensive guide available at the moment. NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements (Consumer Edition for the United States and Canada)
3. Water.
When did you last have a drink of pure soft water? There are so many options, it gets confusing. An old rule of thumb is to just do the best you can in the situation you find yourself in. Don't skimp on it, I have never heard of an overdose, have you?
4. Sunlight.
One scientist said sunscreen was a form of pollution. I would be careful with that. But your skin does need some sunlight. A lot of skin problems occur because the body has been pre-disposed to damage through bad diet. Short spells early and late in the day seem to be the favoured option. It is still free too.
5. Temperance.
Is not "all things in moderation" as some mistakenly suppose. Rather it is the moderate use of the good, and the refusal to use the harmful. No longer fully possible in the world we live in. We can't refuse to breathe, we can only try to be where the air is better. There are many things we can say no to and be better off.
6. Air.
Do you exercise enough to get your lungs filled properly with air? That is one of the values of exercise. You may have to practice a bit of deep breathing, preferably in the bush. Not only are we facing food that is nutrient depleted, we are also facing air that is oxygen depleted, compared to what it used to be in ages past.
7. Rest.
Sleep is not a waste of time. It lets your body operate in rejuvenation mode. But we need more than just a good night's sleep. We need a whole day every week, when we can switch off without thinking we should be doing something. In Israel there used to be a banner up, picturing a tiger hanging off a branch, with the caption "Hang on, Sabbath is coming!" We have moved away to a large degree from the gift of that day that was made for man. Why does the fourth commandment say, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy."? Isn't it because we are prone to forget? "For in six days the Lord made the heaven and the earth...and rested the seventh day, therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy." You see, by remembering the seventh day, we are reminded of who made us, so we know who and why to worship.
8. Trust in Divine Power.
But why should we trust in God?
"He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things." Rom.8:32. If God did not spare His own Son, is there anything that He would not do for us? How can we doubt His love?
When we realise there is Someone much bigger than us in control, that all the bad things will come to an end, that a new world is coming where there will be no more pain or suffering or death, it saves us a lot of worry. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." He is much bigger and wiser and stronger than we are.
Are You Following The 8 Laws?
1. Nutrition.
Are you giving your body the nutrients it needs?
2. Exercise.
Your body is designed to work.
3. Water.
Are you getting that pure clear fluid?
4. Sunlight.
Have you seen sunlight deprived plants?
5. Temperance.
Good things in moderation.
6. Air.
You have an air cleaner on your car, right?
7. Rest.
Six days were given for work, one for rest.
8. Trust in Divine Power.
You need to be able to trust in someone
bigger than yourself.
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