YOUNG CANADA
HEALING THE WORLD - ONE DROP AT A TIME
Newsletter - Volume #6
 
Fall 2006
  By now you have probably all heard the buzz about the health food industry's newest "superfood" called Wolfberry juice. The wolfberry is also known as Gogi berry (the botanical name is Lycium barbarum) but all wolfberries are not created equal. The name Tibetan Goji berry is in common use in the health food market for berries from this plant that are claimed to have been grown in the Himalayan region. But soil studies in this region have proven to be poor, and climate conditions that are adverse for fruit crops. Interesting speculation about soil origins in the Ningxia region of China, however, has arisen to explain the exceptional nutrient qualities of the Ningxia wolfberry. The Huang He (Yellow) River originates in the Himalayan Mountains and flows through the Ningxia Province. For centuries, the river has created a unique, mineral-rich, super fertile silt-water flood plain found nowhere else on earth. It is the perfect place to grow wolfberries. Locals call it “China’s herbal medicine valley” and protect it by meeting all of the stringent rules necessary to be awarded China's prestigious “Green Certificate”. Yellow River floods in Ningxia have occurred repeatedly over millennia, depositing the mineral-rich silt over the river's flood plains where wolfberry fields and other crops are renewed and fertilized. The dense mineral content therefore may be the origin of enriched soil nourishing Ningxia wolfberries. This, in addition to plenty of sunlight and just the right temperature difference, has earned this area the title of "herbal medicine valley". There are 400% more centenarians (people age 100+) living in the Ningxia province than the rest of China. Chinese Olympic athletes considered the wolfberries (Goji berries) to be their "secret weapon" for endurance and stamina. The very tender wolfberries must be picked carefully to avoid spoiling and are preserved by drying them slowly in the shade. A national treasure, Ningxia wolfberries are celebrated in an annual festival held in the Ningxia region and is known as the "happy berry" because it induces a sense of well being. Wolfberries play an important role in TCM ( traditional Chinese medicine), where they are believed to enhance your immune system, improve eyesight, protect the liver, boost sperm production and improve circulation. Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) have been used for over 5,000 years in China. There are over 80 species of Lycium berries worldwide and 17 different species of wolfberries alone but there is only one Ningxia wolfberry.
 At Young Living laboratories, the Ningxia wolfberry is shown to have the highest antioxidant capacity of all known fruits and vegetables. In the on-going battle of antioxidants versus free radicals, accumulated damage has been linked to 80 health conditions such as damage to DNA, enzymes and cells. Wolfberry's richness in carotenoids, phenolics and vitamin C creates potential for an extraordinary synergy of antioxidant strength. Antioxidants help neutralize free radical damage. Have you ever seen a peeled apple turn brown? Free radicals are the culprit. The same thing happens when the body is stressed-either physically or mentally, or from environmental toxins. Free radicals attack the body, and are the principal reason for the aging process. Antioxidants help neutralize free radical damage. The greater the amount of antioxidants in the body, the better we can slow down the aging process. For optimum health our bodies need a continual supply of antioxidants. A relatively new test known as ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is one of the most reliable methods for measuring the ability of antioxidants to absorb free radiacals. Elevated superoxide free radicals are linked to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
 The ingredients in Young Living's NingXia RedTM juice offer the following benefits:

·         Ningxia Wolfberry -- the miracle superfood; supports multiple biosystems;ultra-rich nutrient source

·         Blueberry juice-- contains ultra-high levels of anti-oxidants

·         Pomegranate juice--3 times the antioxidant activity of green tea or red wine, reduces oxidized cholesterol by 40%

·         Raspberry juice--high levels of ellagic acid

·         Lemon and Orange Essential Oils--high in d-limonene which combats cell mutation

·         Apricot -- revered for longevity support
 Need more statistics? Ningxia wolfberries have:

·         Higher beta-carotene than carrots

·         Higher calcium than cauliflower

·         More Vitamin C than oranges (300%of daily requirements)

·         18 amino acids

·         21 essential minerals

·         16% protein by volume

·         Antioxidants and polysaccharides (containing all eight essential glyconutrients)
 Scientific studies have shown Ningxia wolfberries to:

·         Improve vision

·         Reduce inflammation

·         Reduce cholesterol levels by 52%

·         Reduce triglycerides by 71%

·         Raise HDL cholesterol by 58%

·         Increases glutathione in the liver by 50%

·         Lower blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic)

 In suggested serving of one single ounce of NingXia Red™ daily:
  • Calories: 19 per serving
  • Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams per serving
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 grams per serving
  • Sugars: 3.4 grams per serving
  • Sodium: 15 mg per serving
  • Protein: 0.65 grams per serving
  • Vitamin C: 180 mg per serving
  • Approximately 34 servings per container
 Young Living , the largest importer of Ningxia wolfberries in the world, offers the power of Ningxia wolfberries in a delicious, energizing beverage. Dynamic energy and stamina without the harsh stimulant short-cuts such green tea extract, refined sugars, caffeine or ephedra. And, as with all Young Living products, NingXia Red ™ juice is completely organic and completely guaranteed if you are unsatisfied.
NingXia Red™ not only claims to be one of a kind, it has the numbers and research to prove it. After all, your health is too important to trust with products only pretending to be extraordinary.
 I could go on , but I invite you to explore and discover your own favorites on my web page. Just click on Young Living on the Collingwood Now web page and follow the links! There you will find the enchanting and powerful benefits of the oils, and the miracles of your own oil story.
 
Yours in good health,
Diane Penyige, Independent Distributor / Member #784745
 
The content of this newsletter is for the education and enjoyment of those interested in the many ways essential oils can be used, and is not meant to be prescription or diagnosis of any disease or sickness. Consult your health care professional about any serious disease or injury.

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