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I started my Tri-Decathlon after witnessing its impact on a colleague at work who I had daily contact with during his 13 day event. I am a 51 year old male who is relatively active. I play golf and coach one of my son's basketball teams. I have always been a competitive person and played various sports throughout my years. Now at 51, I have experienced joint pain since my early twenties as a result of wear & tear on my knees from football and basketball. I also used to drink 5 to 6 Diet Mountain Dews every day. I only mention these things to give you some idea of where I was before starting the program. I am 62" tall and weighed 238 lbs. prior to starting the Tri-Decathlon. I had never cleansed my body and many can attest to my love to eat all types of food and large quantities as well. My only intent when starting the plan was to cleanse, or detox, my system, but what happened along with the way is totally amazing. I have totally transformed my whole outlook on my life and my eating and drinking habits in regard to living a healthy and satisfying life.

I began to notice a rapid change in my body as well as my mental and physical health. I used to swallow 4 pain pills a day for my joint pain. The pain virtually vanished during my Tri-Decathlon and I have now stopped taking any pain medication! I no longer drink the costly and caffeine laden Mountain Dews. I went from 238 lbs to 217 lbs using the Tri-Decathlon and whole food concepts, and I have been able to maintain this weight rather easily. Now my 30 minute daily walks have turned into 40 minutes and I've gone from 2.5 miles to 3.5 miles in only 10 more minutes a day. People in my community often stop and ask how I've been able to make such a sudden change in lifestyle.

But the one thing that had the greatest impact on me being able to make this change to eating better - with quality rather than quantity being my focus - was that one evening after work when my 13yr old son made the comment "Dad, since you have been on this program, you aren't as grumpy as you normally are". This hit me right in my heart and made me realize the eating habits that I changed were having a dramatic, positive impact on my life and my loved ones. I could go on and on about better sleep, less colds and illness, etc. I truly believe that by going thru the 13-Day Tri-Decathlon I have enriched my total life from the inside out." Rodney TN

The science is crystal clear. Children who eat a healthy breakfast before school are healthier, more alert, have more energy, exhibit better behavior and get better grades.

A recent State of Minnesota Breakfast Study found that students who ate breakfast before starting school had a general increase in math grades and reading scores, increased student attention, reduced nurse visits, and improved student behaviors. (December, 1997)

Researchers at Harvard Medical/Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found that hungry children are more likely to have behavioral and academic problems than children who get enough to eat. At school, hungry children had more problems with irritability, anxiety and aggression, as well as more absences and tardiness. (Pediatrics, January, 1998; Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, February, 1998)

The recent Tufts University Statement (1998) on The Link Between Nutrition and Cognitive Development in Children cites new findings: "Recent research provides compelling evidence that under-nutrition impacts the behavior of children, their school performance, and their overall cognitive development".

The importance of a healthy breakfast is paramount to your child's health, behavior, and academic performance. As the new school year begins, we encourage you take a stand for your children and make a healthy breakfast, everyday, the rule in your home.

Our fruit based Farinas (BeautiPhi, ClariPhi, ElectriPhi, FructiPhi & GloriPhi) can provide a wonderful way to add taste, variety and nutrition to oat meal, cream of wheat, and whole grain breakfast cereals. Simply sprinkle them over these healthy breakfast foods and you're done! Phi Plus, TropiPhi and Fruitalicious also make a wonderful and very delicious addition to these healthy breakfast foods and they provide a wonderfully sweet alternative to processed sugar.

Breakfast Smoothies are also a quick and easy way to start your child's day with healthy whole food nutrition. Start with some fresh fruit and your choice of milk, then add any of our fruit based Farinas - hit the button and in 15 seconds it's ready to go.

Make Phi Plus cookies the night before. Form Phi Plus into the shape of cookies then drizzle with Wholefood Farmacy Organic Coconut Oil and refrigerate. In the morning, you'll have some very healthy and very tasty treats ready when you're on the go.

Prunes are a good source of fiber and have long been recognized as a nutrient-rich fruit with multiple health benefits. But according to a recent study from Tufts University in Boston, prunes may also help slow the aging process in both the body and brain. The study ranked the antioxidant value of commonly eaten fruits and vegetables using an analysis called ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbency Capacity). Prunes topped the list with more than twice the antioxidant capacity as other high-scoring fruits such as blueberries and raisins.

ORAC is a test tube analysis that measures the total antioxidant power of foods and other chemical substances. Early findings suggest that this same antioxidant activity translates to animals, protecting cells and their components from oxidative damage.

"If these studies are borne out in further research, young and middle-aged people may be able to reduce their risk of diseases of aging - including senility - simply by adding high antioxidant foods to their diets," said Floyd P. Horn, administrator of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, in Beltsville, Md.

The role of fruits and vegetables in health promotion and disease prevention may also be related to nutrients, other than the vitamins, minerals and fiber, found in these plant-based foods. In addition to well-known antioxidant vitamins A and C and beta-carotene, there are over 1,800 other biologically active compounds that have been identified in foods. Research is just beginning to identify these nutrients and to describe their activity in the human body; however, many are believed to offer the protective benefits of antioxidants.

At The Wholefood Farmacy, prunes can found in Phi Plus and DetoxiPhi, which are two of the most popular foods amongst the family of Wholefood Farmacy Wholesale Club Members.

Phi Plus is the healthiest food in the world. It is a synergistic combination of all natural whole food ingredients including nuts, seeds, grains, fruits, vegetables, berries, herbs, oils, & spices. It is specifically designed to support and enhance all seven body systems. Western medicine calls these 7 centers of the body NervePlexi and their attendant Neuro-endocrine glands. This pure raw food is a delicious snack and a superb meal replacement. Eat your way to "inner balance", health, and closer to your Healthy Weight.

Your body was designed with the innate ability to recognize the pure nutrition that nature provides! Whole foods are purest form of nutrition available - they are alive. They carry bio-electric energy and other complex nutritional messages that vibrate with frequencies that energize the body. Our cells recognize the bio-electric messages found only in foods that absorb sun light and grow naturally from the earth. Why Phi Plus?

Phi Plus is a synergistic, immune boosting, power food. It is hand-crafted from dozens of whole food ingredients including, nuts, seeds, grains, flowers, fruits, spices, & plant oils.

All life has electric properties. The ion channels in cell membranes cause a voltage difference across the membrane of nearly 1/10th of a volt. If you line up 20 neuron cells properly, you get about a 1.5 volt charge - enough to run a small flashlight. We react to electrical sun spots 93 million miles away, just like receivers of energy measurements do.

A few small and simple changes can add up to one BIG difference when it comes to the health of your family and your children. Are you up for a few small changes? If so, we encourage you to focus on three key areas this fall.

A Healthy Breakfast
Healthy Drinks
Healthy Snacks

These are three key areas which lend themselves to small, gradual changes and that can deliver a big difference by the end of the year. The science is crystal clear. Children who eat a healthy breakfast before school are healthier, more alert, have more energy, exhibit better behavior and get better grades. Whole grain cereals, fresh cut fruit, herbal teas, juice, yogurt, oatmeal and cream of wheat are all fine examples of healthy breakfast foods and drinks.

From there, our line of Wholefood Farinas offer you a way to add a new dimension of flavor and nutrition to all of these healthy breakfast foods. When it comes to drinks, consider keeping more herbal teas, juices and quality water on hand along with healthy snacks such as fruit, popcorn, nuts, seeds, fruits and veggies. Celery sticks and peanut butter can be a real winner. In addition, you have a wide selection of Wholefood Farmacy foods to help bridge the gap. Try popping some fresh popcorn and then tossing in some Cornucopia, Corn of Plenty, Cornaborealis or even some Veggielicious Spice. Make Phi Plus cookies by forming Phi Plus into the shape of cookies then drizzle with Wholefood Farmacy Organic Coconut Oil and refrigerate. In the morning, you'll have some very healthy and very tasty treats ready when you're on the go. Imagination is the only limit.

We encourage you to embrace a healthy diet by making small, gradual changes each week that can be implemented without creating undo stress. Little by little and one step at a time. As soon as one change has been accepted, gently move forward and continue through the fall season. By the end of the year, your family will have gradually changed, with the season, the same way that fall gradually becomes winter. These small, gradual changes can add up to real, long-term rewards for your family and especially for your children.

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) - though not technically a cereal grain like wheat or oats, has been cultivated and eaten as a cereal for thousands of years by South Americans. Quinoa is the tiny seed of the Chenopodium Quinoa, a leafy plant that is a distant relative of spinach and beets.

Quinoa was called the "mother grain" by the Incas (chisiya mama). Now, as people in the rest of the world learn more about Quinoa, they're discovering that its ancient nickname was well deserved - Quinoa is indeed a nutritional powerhouse

Quinoa's protein content, about 16 percent, is higher than that of any other grain. Wheat also has a high protein content, about 14 percent, but the protein in wheat and most other grains is lacking in the amino acid lysine, which Quinoa has in abundance. In fact, the amino acid composition in Quinoa is almost perfect. The World Health Organization has judged the protein in Quinoa to be as complete as that in milk. In addition, Quinoa contains more iron than most grains, and is a good source of calcium, phosphorus, folate, and many B vitamins.

Eating a serving of whole grains, such as Quinoa, at least 6 times each week is an especially good idea for postmenopausal women with high cholesterol, high blood pressure or other signs of cardiovascular disease.

A 3-year prospective study of 229 postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, published in the July 2005 issue of the American Heart Journal, shows that those eating at least 6 servings of whole grains each week experienced

Slowed progression of atherosclerosis, the build-up of plaque that narrows the vessels through which blood flows.

Less progression in stenosis, the narrowing of the diameter of arterial passageways

Quinoa can be found in your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods such as Phi Plus, as well as all seven of our Wholefood Farinas: AmpliPhi, BeautiPhi, ClariPhi, DetoxiPhi, ElectriPhi, FructiPhi and GloriPhi.

We are also pleased to announce that our popular Refresh Body Wash has been updated and improved to bring you the safest, highest quality body wash (shower gel) available anywhere. Refresh is handcrafted from Saponified organic oils of coconut, olive and jojoba, glycerin/vegetable gum extract, organic aloe vera, rosemary extract and our own custom blend of citrus oils for a wonderfully refreshing and uplifting experience. The special extract of vegetable gums in glycerin adds extra emollients and silkiness creating a body wash that is good for all but the driest skin. Refresh Body Wash is a natural alternative to the SLS, DEA and Cocobetaine (with salt, artificial color, fragrance and preservative) formulas that are in common use today with respect to branded commercial soap products. This is one of the only natural alternative bath & shower gels that is available today. Refresh yourself and your body with Refresh Body Wash from The Wholefood Farmacy.

Cranberry Phi Plus is perfect for the holidays. This rich tasting, moist delicious variation of Phi Plus features the wonderful flavor of Phi Plus enhanced with heart warming flavor and healthy nutrition of cranberries. Cranberries have a special place on the holiday table during this festive season of the year and Cranberry Phi Plus can be a wonderful Hor's Dourve, appetizer or a special part of your main course.

These amazing little red berries pack a powerful nutritional punch. In 1996 laboratory studies conducted by University of Illinois scientists and published in Planta Medica demonstrated the potential anti-cancer properties of cranberries. USDA scientists at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University have been finding promising results associated with diets high in antioxidants and other phytonutrients. Preliminary studies suggest that diets containing fruits and vegetables with high ORAC values may provide protection against chronic age-related afflictions like loss of coordination and loss of memory. ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity which is a measure of the antioxidant activity for a particular food. Cranberries score very high on the ORAC scale at 1750 ORAC units per 3.5 oz serving. When you taste Cranberry Phi Plus your taste buds will jump for joy and the wonderful, familiar flavor of cranberries will create that warm inner glow that so many of us look forward to during this festive season of the\nyear. Cranberry Phi Plus is available now in your shopping cart in convenient 8 oz. bags. It's the perfect treat for the holidays - enjoy!

At a recent American Society for Reproductive Medicine meeting, new research revealed that eating more fruits and veggies can help men boost their fertility. These new findings indicate that the more produce a man consumes, the healthier his sperm will be. In a study group of infertile men, 83 percent of them were found to be eating less than five servings of fruits and veggies a day. Overall, the men who ate the fewest fruits and veggies had the lowest sperm motility.

"We think that sperm quality is affected by dietary antioxidant intake," said study author Dr. Vivian Lewis, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. "Antioxidants, like those found in fruits and vegetables, may help prevent damage to sperm that causes them to become sluggish and lose the ability to fertilize an egg".

In particular, the antioxidants glutathione and cryptoxanthin, which are prevalent in brightly colored produce such as leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers and oranges, were associated with strong, healthy sperm, Lewis said. She recommended that men hoping to father children eat "a variety of fruits and vegetables, at least five servings a day."

The modern day researches continue to confirm what the ancients knew. Focus on giving your body what it needs - it knows how to do the rest.

A free radical is a molecule that has lost one of its electrons leaving it with an odd number of electrons

These unbalanced free radical molecules attempt to stabilize themselves by "stealing" an electron from another healthy molecule. The cells your body where this process is occurring can become injured. The cell may malfunction causing disease or even become malignant causing cancer. It is also widely believed that free radicals are one of the main causes of the aging process.

The body produces free radicals through normal metabolic pathways such as extracting energy from the food we eat. Exposure to the toxins in junk food or polluted air, for example, can also be sources of free radical production. In short, we are exposed to potential sources of free radical production every day of our lives.

Antioxidants are nutritional compounds in whole foods that have extra electrons. When an antioxidant comes in contact with a free radical - the antioxidant "donates" an electron to the free radical. This way, the free radical doesn't have to "steal" an electron from another healthy molecule and the damage normally caused by the free radical can be avoided. The antioxidant nutrients themselves do not become free radicals when they "donate" an electron because they are stable in either form.

The human body is capable of producing antioxidants naturally, but under conditions of a poor diet, toxicity, physical stress or emotional stress this antioxidant production can be severely impaired. Do you know someone who eats a poor diet, has high levels of toxicity and is stressed out much of the time? This is why they may appear older than they actually are.

Eating a healthy whole food diet and drinking plenty of water are two of the best ways to protect your body from the damage of free radicals. Fruits and vegetables provide an excellent source of natural antioxidants to help your body stabilize the free radicals and ward off the damage that they cause.

Are you ready to re-set your body's nutritional system back to "original manufacturer's specifications"? The Tri-Decathlon Delux is a 13 day program of whole foods, water and walking. You can cleanse your body of toxins and fill it with natural antioxidants at the same time. Imagine the good you can do for your body by treating it to 13 days of nature's best

FARMACY GOURMET COFFEE

Welcome to the best coffee you'll ever taste. This coffee is a delicious, mountain grown, fair trade, organic coffee that is roasted to perfection. These whole coffee beans are then proprietarily infused with 4 unique, ancient, renown mushrooms. These mushrooms are Cordyceps Sinensis, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi), Agaricus Blazei, and Coriolus Versicolor. Known for their immune building potential, these mushrooms render an even more immediate enjoyment as they create a coffee that does not give that burning sensation. Enjoy a great lift without the jitters. Available in Regular and water processed Decaf!

I just turned 50, and had been experiencing many of the physical and mental symptoms associated with mid-life crisis, along with the advent of peri-menopausal symptoms. For the last 18 years I've enjoyed a satisfying career in the healing arts, but, best know for my marathon style, deep tissue body work. Wonderful stuff, but, it was getting harder to keep up. I was beginning to realize that, I'd soon need to consider developing alternate career strategies that would potentially allow healing for my physical distress of the last 5 years. I was emotionally struggling with the many decisions and dilemmas becoming apparent. Not only was my blossoming weight becoming an issue for work, sense of self-esteem, but also, I was becoming plagued with the severe pain of tendonitis, arthritis, also, a developing sleep disorder, IBS, Candida, eczema, food allergies, adult ADHD focus issues, depression, anxiety attacks, floundering libido, even the possibility that the fatigue could be related to Fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue ensuing.

I spent hours pouring through the volumes of pertinent info on The Wholefood Farmacy website, just hungry (pardon the pun) for the positive messages there for me.

I went for the gusto with the Tri-decathlon Deluxe, several of the samplers, and of course, I had to try that long life mushroom infused coffee.

I am happy to report I had epiphany after epiphany, and an overall healing like never before. And, how simple, and pleasurable the experience had revealed within days, such relief from pain, and other disagreeable maladies on all levels. Imagine my surprise and overwhelming sense of joy, at the rejuvenation not just of my body, but, my spirit and mind as well, all of me was suddenly undergoing renewal and refreshment. The refreshed ability to intently focus while calmly multi-tasking again, or vividly retaining dreams from an excellent nights sleep, without waking to intestinal distress, or a sense of dread to start the day, joints that move freely without pain, fluidity and grace returning. Wow! A miracle, it seems. I have lost 15 pounds and feel great. Now that I know how easy that is, with these tasty foods, I intend to lose at least 15 pounds more. I can actually go do my workout now, and hike without pain. What's more, passion on all levels is back with enthusiasm.

"Before being introduced to Wholefood Farmacy, I was always feeling tired, ill and un-motivated about many things. I was primarily a meat and bread and desert monster kind of person. After only 13 days on the Tri-Decathlon, my mind became sharp and clear and my energy level went through the roof! My skin feels soft and radiant! I feel like a completely new person! It feels like a Spiritual Awakening! In all my life, this is the best that I've ever felt!" Claudia - FL

"I began to notice a rapid change in my body as well as my mental and physical health. I used to swallow 4 pain pills a day for my joint pain. The pain virtually vanished during my Tri-Decathlon and I have now stopped taking any pain medication! I no longer drink the costly and caffeine laden Mountain Dews. I went from 238 lbs to 217 lbs using the Tri-Decathlon and whole food concepts, and I have been able to maintain this weight rather easily. Now my 30 minute daily walks have turned into 40 minutes and I've gone from 2.5 miles to 3.5 miles in only 10 more minutes a day. I walk rain or shine with my little 6lb. dog, Tibet. People in my community often stop and ask how I've been able to make such a sudden change in lifestyle." Rodney - TN

Spice up your salsa or cheese dip recipe with Ampliphi. Try adding various amounts of Ampliphi to create hot, hotter, and "get the fire hose" versions of your own recipe.

Pop some fresh popcorn and then stir in come Cornucopia, Cornaborealis, Corn of Plenty, or Veggielicious Spice- this will create a winning combination and it's a real hit with the kids.

Place serving bowls of your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods where your fellow party goers or guests can help themselves.

Set up a Smoothie bar and offer fresh smoothies using the fruit based Farinas, water, ice and your choice of fresh fruit.

Dates are a great source of dietary fiber. The American Cancer Society recommends that you consume 20-35 grams of dietary fiber a day. Dietary fiber comes in two forms - soluble and insoluble. Each serves a valuable function. Insoluble fiber increases the rate at which food moves through the digestive system. Soluble fiber may help control diabetes by decreasing elevated blood glucose levels. Soluble fiber also had been found to help lower serum cholesterol levels, particularly undesirable low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol

According to researchers at the University of Scranton in Scranton Pennsylvania, they have the highest concentration of polyphenols among dried fruits. The findings of this research suggest that dried fruits should be a greater part of the diet as they are dense in phenol antioxidants and nutrients, most notably fiber

A serving of power-packed dates contains 31 grams of carbohydrates, making them a powerhouse of energy. Carbohydrates include 3 grams of dietary fiber and 29 grams of naturally occurring sugars such as fructose, glucose and sucrose to provide quick energy and are readily used by the body. Dates are a perfect energy boosting snack

Dates are one of the best natural sources of potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs to maintain muscle contractions including the vital heart muscle. Potassium is needed to maintain a healthy nervous system and to balance the body's metabolism as well

Dates also contain a variety of B-complex vitamins - thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 and pantothenic acid. These vitamins have a variety of functions that help maintain a healthy body - to metabolize carbohydrates and maintain blood glucose levels, fatty acids for energy, and they help make hemoglobin, the red and white blood cells. Dates also contain Magnesium which is essential for healthy bone development and for energy metabolism and Iron which is essential to red blood cell production. Red blood cells carry all the nutrients to cells throughout the body. In addition, Dates are fat and cholesterol free

Phi Plus is our most popular food of all - it is handcrafted from dozens of whole food ingredients. Phi Plus is rich in Dates and all of their wonderful health imparting properties. Have you had your Phi Plus today?

A new study published in the journal Circulation supports recent efforts to rid the American diet of trans fats. In the study, women with the highest levels of trans fat in their blood had triple the risk of heart disease as those with the lowest levels.

"Humans cannot synthesize, or create, trans fatty acid. The only source is through diet," study chief Dr. Frank B. Hu of the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, said in a written statement.

The main source of trans fat in the diet is partially hydrogenated oils that are plentiful in cookies, crackers, pastries and fried foods. "Eliminating the use of partially hydrogenated oils and other sources of trans fat in the U.S. diet -- as long as saturated fat intake doesn't increase -- will likely help reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease," Hu said.

Partial hydrogenation is an industrial process used to make a perfectly good vegetable oil into a very unhealthy food ingredient. The process is used to make oils more solid; provide longer shelf-life in baked products; provide longer fry-life for cooking oils, and provide a certain kind of texture or "mouthfeel." The big problem is that partially hydrogenated oils are loaded with trans fat.

The amount of trans fat in red blood cells correlated significantly with the amount of trans fat consumed and was associated with increased levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and decreased levels of "good" HDL cholesterol.

After adjusting the study data for multiple factors that might influence the results, women with the highest trans fatty acid content in red blood cells were three times more likely to develop heart disease than women with the lowest trans fatty acid content in red blood cells.

All of The Wholefood Farmacy foods have zero trans fats and zero cholesterol . Wholefood Farmacy foods offer a wonderful way to enjoy delicious foods and snacks that are natural, healthy and nutritionally dense - it's a wonderful way to start your family, children and loved ones on the path to health, vitality and longevity

Just a quick note to let everyone know that US Post Office shipping to Puerto Rico is now available - it is a very economical option. We wish to extend a warm welcome all of our new members from Puerto Rico and we hope this new shipping option will be of service to you. We will also be offering this option to all of our members in Alaska and Hawaii within a week or so - stay tuned for more updates.

A study of 5,500 children who agreed to wear a motion sensor device showed that those who exercised more were less likely to be obese and that short bursts of intense activity seemed to be the most helpful

Children who did 15 minutes a day of moderate exercise, equivalent to a brisk walk, were 50 percent less likely than inactive children to be obese; the research was reported in the Public Library of Science journal PLoS Medicine in March, 2007

Andy Ness of the University of Bristol and colleagues wrote - "Our data suggest that higher intensity physical activity may be more important than total activity,"

Chris Riddoch of Britain's Bath University, who worked on the study commented - "This study provides some of the first robust evidence on the link between physical activity and obesity in children. We know that diet is important, but what this research tells us is that we mustn't forget about activity. It's been really surprising to us how even small amounts of exercise appear to have dramatic results."

The less the children exercised, the more likely they were to be obese, the study found. These associations suggest even a modest increase of 15 minutes moderate and vigorous physical activity might result in an important reduction in the prevalence of overweight and obesity," the researchers wrote

Small changes made now can make a big difference in the lives of your children - teach them healthy habits that can last a lifetime. A quick game of catch, a short bike ride or shooting a few hoops everyday is all it takes. A little more activity and some healthy Wholefood Farmacy snacks can make all the difference in the world

If you have a child or teenager who wants to lose weight, we encourage you to consider treating them to a Wholefood Farmacy Tri-Decathlon Delux. This wonderful 13 day program of whole foods, water and walking can get them started in the right direction

The 13 Day Support line for those doing a 13 day program such as the Tri-Decathlon Delux is meeting with rave reveiws. New customers are making good use of this resource as it offers complete information for them and answers all of thier questions.

There are 13 calls in total that offer wonderful support for each of their 13 days. These calls are available by dialing 620-294-1380.

In addition, we are pleased to announce that all 13 calls have been added to your back office so that they can be downloaded to your computer for easy listening. Once the calls are on your computer you can also burn them to a CD or import them into your iPod or mp3 player. Burning the Day 1 call to a CD is a great way to share the idea of a 13 Day Progarm with others!

Here's how to find this new resource in your back office.

1. Log into your back office

2. The back office main menu appears in the left margin of the page. Scroll to the bottom of the main menu and then click on "Company Documents" to access the downloadable calls.

The Wholefood Farmacy is proud to announce that the Farmacy Pro Power is now available in convenient single serving packets. The new Farmacy Pro Power Pack offers 30 single serving packets of Farmacy Pro Power.

The Farmacy Pro Power Pack makes enjoying this wonderfully delicious and nutritious superfood green drink more convenient than ever before. It's perfect for busy people who would like to enjoy their Farmacy Pro Power when they're on the go. It's also the perfect way to share Farmacy Pro Power and the message of a preventative based lifestyle with others. The Farmacy Pro Power Pack is now available in your shopping cart at the wholesale price of $45.95.

The Farmacy Pro-Power is a green drink that offers clean energy along with the benefits of greens and probiotics to support your digestive system.

The great taste comes from a blend of Red Raspberries, Blueberries, Pineapple, Orange juice, Apple fiber, Green Tea, and Spearmint provide a delicious and unique superfood taste.

Antioxidants found in Red Raspberries, Blueberries, and Green Tea extend the life of your cells and aid in healthy aging. Silicia rich Bamboo and Horsetail strengthen hair, nails, and connective tissues (ligaments, muscles, bones, joints, and skin). Ginger, Tumeric, and Aloe Vera reduce inflammation and support the recovery of sore muscles. Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Parsley, Watercress, and fiber all contribute to detoxification of the liver, kidneys, and colon.

In short, Farmacy Pro-Power is a combination of our proprietary Energy Blend, Immune Support Blend, Digestion Blend, and Cellular Repair Antioxidant Blend.

Energizing Blend:
Siberian Ginseng - Eleutherococcus, Suma, Stevia, Bamboo, Cinnamon, Gingko Biloba - 24%, Equisetum Arvense, Lecithin Powder, Nova Scotia Dulse.

Immune Support Blend:
Silymarin Silibum Marianum - 80%, Damiana, Astragalus Membranaceous, Royal Jelly 5%, Plant Enzymes: Lipase, Protease, Amylase, & Cellulase.

Digestion Blend: Organic Flax Seed Meal, Rice Bran Powder, Apple Fiber, Apple Pectin and a healthy Non-Dairy Probiotic Culture.

Cellular Repair Antioxidant Blend
Natural Rose Hips and Acerola Berry Powder, Orange Juice Powder, Bioflavonoids (Citrus), Blueberry Powder, Grape Seed Extract - 92%, Pineapple Powder, Green Tea Catechins - 60%, Red Raspberry Powder, Turmeric Powder, Dandelion, Freeze Dried Aloe Vera, Spearmint, Ginger Powder, Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol).

Moreover, Farmacy Pro-Power contains absolutely NO fillers, added sugar, yeast, corn, wheat, soy protein, dairy, egg, MSG, GMOs, preservatives, or artificial ingredients.

We do believe that this new product has the potential to help you double the size of your downline by generating repeat orders. The new Farmacy Pro-Power will be appealing to young and old alike and will offer a wonderful alternative to commercial energy drinks. Many parents are concerned about these commercial energy drinks which are little more than a combination of sugar, caffeine, artificial coloring, and chemical preservatives.

Dr. Dana King and his team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have just completed a very inspirational study. Dr. King and his team set out to find if middle-aged adults could reap the rewards of habits like eating vegetables and walking 30 minutes a day.

The researchers reported in June 2007 that middle-aged adults age 45 to 64 who began eating five or more fruits and vegetables every day, exercising for at least 2 1/2 hours a week, keeping weight down and not smoking decreased their risk of heart disease by 35 percent and risk of death by 40 percent in the four years after they started.

"The adopters of a healthy lifestyle basically caught up. Within four years, their mortality rate and rate of heart attacks matched the people who had been doing these behaviors all along," said Dr. Dana King at the Medical University of South Carolina, who led the research. Dr. King added "even if you have not had a healthy lifestyle previously, it's not too late to adopt those healthy lifestyle habits and gain almost immediate benefits."

The four key habits are eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables everyday, exercising for 2 ½ hours per week, not smoking and maintaining a healthy weight. The study participants who adopted all four healthy habits enjoyed a sharp decline in heart disease risk and in death from any cause.

It took all four - having just three of the healthy habits yielded no heart benefits and a more modest decrease in overall risk of death.

Still, said Dr. Nichola Davis at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, "these benefits are on a continuum. The more of the healthy habits that you can adapt, the better. ...These are modest changes that they're talking about."

The Wholefood Farmacy foods offer you a convenient and delicious way to enjoy five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each and every day. How many servings have you had today?

Recent research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that teenagers who get enough of the nutrients commonly found in fruits and fish are more prone to healthy lungs and to have less risk of asthma, coughing and wheezing. The study results were published Monday July 9th, 2007 in the July issue of Chest.

Burns and her team of researchers found that teens with the lowest intake of fruit and especially vitamin C had weaker lungs compared to the others. Teens that ate less vitamin E, found in vegetable oil and nuts, were more likely to have asthma.

Many studies have connected healthy eating habits with strong, healthy lungs, so Burns and her colleagues surveyed and tested 2,112 12th-graders from the United States and Canada.

In keeping with previous surveys, they found that many teenagers ate less than the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. They also found that teens that consumed less fruit and lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids were more likely to have asthma and respiratory symptoms such as wheezing. Even moderate amounts of the omega-3 fatty acids are protective according to Burns who added that walnuts and flaxseeds are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

As parents, we can do our children and teenagers a big favor by keeping healthy convenient whole foods on hand and ready to go at all hours of the day. Keeping a supply of your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods on hand is a great way to support the good nutrition of your children and teenagers. Farmacy Pro Power is also a wonderfully delicious daily Superfood Green Drink that offers whole body nutritional support in only one serving a day.

When your teenagers open the refrigerator or the cupboard looking for a snack - what are they going to find?

The Wholefood Farmacy is now open for business in Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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We are now shipping to Alaska and Hawaii via U.S. Postal Priority Mail. The rates are about 50% lower than our previous rates and delivery takes only 3 business days.

Please note: Shipping via U.S. Postal Priority Mail is available only in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Many are reporting wonderful weight loss results with 3 servings of DetoxiPhi per day! This simple and easy approach is affordable and effective as well. One serving in the morning, one serving with lunch and one serving before bed is all it takes. Give it a try and watch the excess pounds begin to melt away. Those following this approach have also seen wonderful results with respect to their blood sugar levels.

It's the perfect solution for busy people who are on the go and the results are sure to please.

A new study from the University of California, San Diego, shows that watching too much television can lead to obesity and high blood pressure in children.

This new study, due to be published in the December 2007 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that obese children who watched four or more hours of TV a day were 330% more likely to have high blood pressure than children who watched less than two hours a day.

Dr. Jeffrey Schwimmer wrote in the study that: "There is a significant association between hours of television watched and both the severity of obesity and the presence of hypertension in obese children". Many studies have found a strong link between watching TV and obesity, but this is the first study to show a link between TV and blood pressure in obese children and teens, the researchers wrote.

Obesity in children is on the rise, increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Moreover, high blood pressure in children has been rising right along with obesity rates. High blood pressure in children is often undetected and can quietly damage the internal organs, especially the kidneys.

We encourage parents everywhere to guide their children towards a more active lifestyle and to make healthier food choices available in the home. Small changes, over time, offer parents the best chances of success. A little less TV and a few more healthy snacks are two small changes that we can all live with and enjoy. Wholefood Farmacy foods are a wonderful way to take that first step in the right direction. Favorites among kids are Phi Plus, Buckey Ball Matrix, Cornucopia, Cornaborealis and Corn of Plenty.

Dr. Dana King and his team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina reported in June 2007 that middle- aged adults age 45 to 64 who began eating five or more fruits and vegetables every day, exercising for at least 2 1/2 hours a week, keeping weight down and not smoking decreased their risk of heart disease by 35 percent and risk of death by 40 percent in the four years after they started.

Recent research published in the October 2007 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. This new study shows that women who eat a healthy diet, drink moderate amounts of alcohol, are physically active, maintain a healthy weight and do not smoke have a significantly reduced risk of heart attack - a reduced risk of up to 92 percent!

New research published in the January, 2008, issue of the journal of the Public Library of Science shows that people who drink moderately, exercise, quit smoking and eat five servings of fruit and vegetables each day live, on average, 14 years longer than people who do not practice these lifestyle habits.

The prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions and many Americans are making efforts to side-step extra calories. They are turning to diet soft drinks -- Diet Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and Sprite -- as their beverage of choice.

But is this a wise health choice?

Perhaps not, for according to a study by researchers at the University of Texas San Antonio, middle-aged adults who drink diet soft drinks may be drastically increasing their risks of gaining weight later on.

Diet Soda Discovery

The study monitored the weight and soda-drinking habits of more than 600 normal-weight patients aged 25-64. When researchers followed up on the patients some eight years later, they discovered:

Participants were 65 percent more likely to be overweight if they consumed one diet soda a day compared to if they drank none.
Two or more low- or no-calorie soft drinks raised the odds of becoming obese or overweight even higher.
Those who drank diet soda had a greater chance of becoming overweight than participants who drank regular soda.
Finding Clarity

By itself, diet soda cannot be blamed for weight gain; however, various contributing factors may play a role.

For example, a person who drinks a diet soda may feel it's acceptable to make up for those calories with another high-calorie food. And while the tongue is temporarily satisfied by the sweet taste of diet soda, the brain isn't similarly fooled and still craves calories for energy. Other studies have suggested people who drink an artificially sweetened beverage before a meal will eat more high-calorie foods than those who do not.

Therefore, with diet soft drinks and sugar-sweetened beverages (even fruit juices) linked to weight gain and obesity, many people are left wondering, "What is safe to drink?" The answer, of course, is water.

Source - San Antonio Express - News July 6, 2005 - Dr. Mercola

The ingredients in our products are raw with the exception of our roasted corn products or products which contain the roasted corns. The products which are not raw are:

Cornaborealis
Cornucopia
Corn of Plenty
Veggielicous spice

Some products contain cashews which are removed from the shell using a steam process. The cashew nuts can reach temperatures of up to 140 F during this process. They do not necessarily reach that temperature, however, it is possible.

We do realize that there is an increasing demand for gluten-free foods and we do have plans to offer more in the way of gluten-free foods in the near future. At this time we do have the following foods which are gluten-free.

Please note: If you have an existing health condition please take care to review the list of ingredients for these foods to make sure that they will meet your need as there does seem to be some difference of opinion regarding which foods can be considered gluten-free.

Our current foods which are gluten-free are:

Farmacy Pro Power
Farmacy Gourmet Coffee
Buckey Ball Matrix (contains peanuts)
Veggielicious
Veggielicious Spice
Farmacy V-10 Creamy Yam Soup
Farmacy V-12 Creamy Vegetable Soup
Corn of Plenty
Cornaborealis
Cornucopia
Joule
Heart of Gold
Stardust Pure Salt
Fruitalicious

With springtime here and summer time right around the corner, many people are once again becoming concerned about exposure to sunlight, but the latest research may really surprise you.

A recent study by researchers at the University of California found that solar ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation can significantly reduce the risk of 16 different types of cancer by naturally stimulating the production of vitamin D in the skin. The study's authors are Cedric F. Garland, Dr.P.H., from the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and William B. Grant, Ph.D., director of the Sunlight, Nutrition and Health Research Center (SUNARC) www.sunarc.org/about.htm

"Enhancing vitamin D status appears to be the single most important simple thing people can do to reduce their risk of cancer, apart from avoiding tobacco and moderation in the intake of alcohol," say Cedric Garland and William Grant.

It has been frequently reported that those who work outdoors have a reduced risk of developing melanoma [Garland et al., 1990; Kennedy et al., 2004]. The reasons appear to be twofold:

They develop a tan that blocks the penetration of ultraviolet radiation so it can't produce the free radicals that can lead to melanoma.
They produce lots of vitamin D.
The researchers recommend that people get their vitamin D from exposure to natural sunlight. Fair-skinned people who live in sunny regions of the country can produce about 1,500 IU of vitamin D in 20 minutes of exposure at noon if only 10 to 20 percent of their body is exposed -- such as chest, back and arms. People should try to expose more of their skin surface for a shorter amount of time, rather than stay in the sun longer with minimal skin exposure, the study says. Darker-skinned people may need up to four times as long to make the same amount of vitamin D as fair-skinned people.

The study recommends wearing hats to avoid prolonged sun exposure on more sensitive parts of the body, such as the face, and to keep moving when in the sun. Garland and Grant caution fair-skinned people to avoid over-exposure, since the skin produces sufficient vitamin D in just 20 minutes a day.

A new and gathering body of evidence seems to indicate that the benefits of sunlight, in general, greatly outweigh the risks. So grab a bag of your favorite Wholefood Farmacy food take a walk in the park, and make a little sunshine a part of each and every day.

Gary Foster, director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University and colleagues have just completed a two year study. Five Philadelphia elementary schools replaced sodas with fruit juice. They scaled back snacks and banished candy. They handed out raffle tickets for wise food choices. They spent hours teaching kids, their parents and teachers about good nutrition.

The results were phenomenal. The number of students who became overweight during the two-year experiment was a full 50% less than the number of kids who became overweight in schools that didn't make these changes. The findings are published in the April, 2008, issue of the journal Pediatrics.

In the five test schools, juice, water and low-fat milk replaced sodas. Snacks had to meet limits for fat, salt and sugar. Students who ate healthy snacks got raffle tickets to win prizes such as bikes and jump ropes.

But the schools can't do it all on their own - the biggest challenge to schools is that kids drink sodas and eat junk food at home - so they come to school expecting to do the same. As parents, imagine the difference we could make if all of us made these same simple changes in our homes.

Wholefood Farmacy foods taste great, they're convenient and kids love them. Let the Wholefood Farmacy help you to take that first step in the right direction.

Ginger can kill ovarian cancer cells while the compound that makes peppers hot can shrink pancreatic tumors, researchers told a conference. Their studies add to a growing body of evidence that at least some popular spices might slow or prevent the growth of cancer.

Dr. Rebecca Liu, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and colleagues tested ginger powder dissolved in solution by putting it on ovarian cancer cell cultures. It killed the ovarian cancer cells in two different ways. First, through a self-destruction process called apoptosis and second, through the process of autophagy in which cancer cells digest themselves, the researchers told a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Ovarian cancer kills 16,000 out of the 22,000 U.S. women who are diagnosed with it every year, according to the American Cancer Society. Ginger has been shown to help control inflammation, which can contribute to the development of ovarian cancer cells.

"In multiple ovarian cancer cell lines, we found that ginger-induced cell death at a similar or better rate than the platinum-based chemotherapy drugs typically used to treat ovarian cancer," said Dr. Jennifer Rhode, who helped work on the study.

Ginger Mint Dressing made with the Wholefood Farmacy's Heart of Gold is a great way to add ginger to your daily meal plan.

Heart of Gold Ginger Mint Dressing:

½ cup freshly grated ginger
1 ½ cups Heart of Gold
1 ½ cups fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

1 cup finely chopped fresh mint

Combine ingredients and blend for 30 seconds in a blender. Add more mint or your favorite spices to taste.

Great on salads, great for tossing with steamed veggies or drizzling over fresh veggies!

Garlic and onions could help protect against stomach cancer, says a massive European-based study.

The new study, part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), followed 521,457 subjects in 10 European countries with an average age of 52. It is said to be the largest cohort study on fruit and vegetable intake and the incidence of stomach (gastric) cancer in Western countries and the first to look at adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus.

After an average of 6.5 years of follow-up, 400 cases of gastric cancer and 188 cases of oesophagus cancer had been reported. While total vegetable intake was not associated with a decreased risk of gastric cancer, the researchers report that an increase in the intake of onions and garlic of 10 grams per day was associated with a 30 per cent reduction in the risk of intestinal gastric cancer.

This is not the first time that onions have been linked to reduction in the risk of certain cancers. US researchers recently reported that onion extracts could inhibit the growth of liver and colon cancers in vitro.

A large-scale epidemiological Iowa Women's Health Study looked at the garlic consumption in 41,000 middle-aged women. Results showed that women who regularly consumed garlic had 35% lower risk of developing colon cancer.

Don't have time to slice and dice onions and garlic everyday? Enjoy a delicious cup of Wholefood Farmacy Vichyssoise V-8 Creamy Bean Soup. This nutrient dense soup is handcrafted from Kidney Beans, Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Chipotle Pepper, Sea Salt, & Brown Rice - all you do is add the water.

A recent study published by the University Of Michigan Department Of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases and the University of Michigan Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit shows that a large number of parents may be in denial about their children's weight. The research was published in Vol. 2, Issue 3; December 10, 2007.

With each passing year, the risks to children who are overweight or obese are becoming clearer and better documented. With respect to asthma, obese children age 6-17 have a 200% higher risk of asthma than children who are at a healthy weight.

Overweight youngsters are also at risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressures as well as other chronic diseases that are usually seen only in adults. Allowing a child to remain overweight or obese is as dangerous to the child's health as smoking cigarettes.

According to the study, one-quarter of US children ages 6 to 17 are either obese or overweight. Surprisingly, less than 10% of parents of
obese children ages 6 to 11 reported being "very concerned" about their children's weight.

More than 40% of parents of obese children age 6-11 perceive their children's weight status as "about the right weight". In reality, a 6-year-old boy of average height, (3 feet 9 inches) would be considered obese if he weighs 55 lbs. or more.

Are you wondering if your child is overweight? Use this special Body Mass Index calculator made especially for children and teens on the CDC website at:

http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx

If you find that your child or teen needs to lose weight, experts agree that small gradual changes offer the best chances for success. One
small change that everyone can live with is having healthy, convenient snacks on hand at all times. From there, gradually phase out the junk food, fast food, sodas, energy drinks and candy as you discover healthier choices that your children enjoy.

Provide your child with healthy whole food snacks that are good for them and taste great!

With summer in the air, millions of people are once again becoming focused on shedding those unwanted pounds that seem to sneak onto their waistlines during the winter months. Others are preparing to renew their commitment to losing weight and declaring victory once and for all - we applaud you and are here to help.

With weight loss in mind, there is probably one topic that you haven't considered%u2026 the size of your stomach. The stomach is much like a muscle, and like any muscle it can be stretched and will remain stretched until we stop stretching it. The capacity of a normal adult's stomach is about 4 cups by volume, but many have stretched their stomach to two or even three times it's normal size. This can happen by eating overeating on a regular basis and in our society super sized fast food meals and all-you-can-eat buffets are only making the problem worse.

When your stomach becomes stretched as a result of overeating it will remain stretched for a period of time. After eating a huge meal before bed, some wonder why they wake up feeling hungry. It's because the stomach has become stretched and now feels empty. If you are one who has stretched your stomach to two or even three times it's normal size, you now have to eat two or three times a normal amount of food in order to feel full and satisfied.

Have you stretched your stomach? Can you eat more than 4 cups of food and still have room for more? If so, the chances are that your stomach is in a stretched condition.

The good news is this - as soon as you stop stretching your stomach it will quickly begin to return to its normal size. Can you imagine eating a normal portion of food and feeling so full that the thought of just one more bite would seem painful to you? Helping your stomach to return to its normal size is the very foundation of a permanent solution to a weight related challenge and The Wholefood Farmacy's 13 to 14 day program known as the Tri-Decathlon Delux can help you get there in no time at all!

If you would like complete information regarding our weight loss programs and learn how to help your stomach return to its normal size - we have a 24 hour hotline that is standing by to be of service to you. This 30 minute recorded call is and educational experience beyond words and offers a complete overview of our 13 to 14 day programs along with a discussion of the underlying principles, exactly how it works, exactly how to do it and answers to frequently asked questions.

If you are ready to make a fresh start and to declare victory once and for all, dial 507-726-4181 right now! You will be surprised, pleased and inspired.

We should be cautious when it's hot and humid. But for the most part, we shouldn't have to skip our workouts just because of the weather. Unless you are training for an upcoming afternoon competition, avoid exercising during the hottest parts of the day (between noon and 3pm). Early morning and evening workouts are recommended. The sun is not overhead, it's cooler, and generally breezier during these times. Second, dress for the weather. This may sound elementary, but wearing the standard cotton T-shirt is outdated. Now there are shirts specifically designed for hot weather since they pull sweat away from the body. These shirts are made of synthetic fabrics and are sold under the names of Capilene, CoolMax, and OmniDry. They are relatively inexpensive, attractive and comfortable. Third, drink up. Most people think that replenishing fluids after exercising is enough. But, on days of hot and humid weather, drinking 1-2 glasses of water 30 minutes prior to the workout can help you avoid dehydration and any form of heat sickness. Good luck, and remember, sweating a lot during hard work is necessary to keep the body as cool as possible.

Farmacy Pro Power is a great power up or power down drink. You should also consider having Stardust2hydr8 on hand as well. Enjoy, and remember that Wholefood Farmacy snack foods serve to reduce inflammation not aggravate it as do meat and dairy products. So, play hard, eat well, and live long!

According to research completed in March 2001 by Dr. K. Phillips of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the sunflower kernel is rich in a number of nutrients that have been shown to protect against cardiovascular and other diseases and to act as antioxidants and anti-carcinogens. When considered in aggregate, this amazing kernel packs a powerful nutritional punch.

Sunflower kernels contain high levels of vitamin E, betaine, phenolic acids, and choline. In addition, the kernel is a good source of arginine and lignans. Each of these compounds, while perhaps unfamiliar to the layperson, has been studied by the scientific community and shown to offer a variety of health benefits.

Vitamin E (Tocopherols): May protect against cardiovascular disease.

Betaine : May protect against cardiovascular disease.

Phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid): Antioxidant and anti-carcinogen.

Choline : Plays a role in memory and cognitive function.

Arginine : Potential heart benefits.

Lignans : May protect against heart disease and some cancers; lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

You can enjoy the taste and health benefits of sunflower seeds in many of your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods such as Phi Plus, Coco Cherry Phi, Cranberry Phi, Cornaborealis, Corn of Plenty and ClariPhi.