Kids . . . Present and Past ...see page 8
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Dear AIM Family,
Nicolas van Rensburg, AIM Chief Operating Officer
As October unfolds across North America in a burst of color and change, I’m reminded of the energy and commitment you bring to The AIM Companies™ every single day. Since 1982, we’ve been pioneers in whole-food nutrition, long before it became a trend. Many companies are only now beginning to recognize the power of greens— decades after AIM first pioneered it in 1982. While approaches to green nutrition vary, none deliver it with the integrity and standards that AIM has upheld for more than four decades. Our proprietary cold-processing method continues to set us apart, protecting and preserving the chlorophyll, nutrients, and enzymes that make our products truly life-changing.
But AIM’s greatest strength has always been its people. You—our Members and Customers—are the heartbeat of this movement. From small towns to big cities, you share stories of renewed energy, restored health and new beginnings. Your passion transforms lives, and your dedication builds legacies that extend far beyond business. That’s the AIM difference: authentic connections and real results that continue to ripple across generations.
This month also marks the final stretch of our AIMing for Cash Contest. To those participating, this is the moment to give it one last push and reach out, to share AIM one more time and to finish with pride knowing you gave it your all. But whether or not you’re part of the contest, the lesson is the same: it’s the everyday actions, the conversations, the encouragement, the commitment to health—that move us forward and strengthen our AIM family.
As the season changes, I encourage you to reconnect with your “why.” Why did you join AIM? Was it to improve your health, to help others or to create a new path for yourself? Let that reason fuel your next step. Share your story. Invite someone into our community. Believe in the difference you can make.
Together, let’s embrace this season of change, keep inspiring others and make October a month to remember.
With gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead.
Blood Glucose Health
Sufficient levels of glucose circulating in the bloodstream are an essential factor for good health. This type of sugar sourced from a dietary intake of primarily carbohydrates is the body’s source of energy. This requires glucose to be channeled into cells, where it can be immediately used for energy or stored for later.
When glucose remains circulating through blood vessels, instead of providing an energy source, it triggers inflammation that can damage the body. The two trace minerals and two herbs in GlucoChrom are ingredients that have been thoroughly researched and tested for their roles in helping to move sugar out of the blood and into cells, thereby promoting blood glucose health.
Chromium
5736E, $23.00 M, $25.00 C (CAN 5738E, $25.00 M, $27.50 C)
Just a trace of this mineral is needed to be present to give insulin a helping hand in moving glucose from the bloodstream into cells. By enhancing this hormone’s ability to bind to cells and facilitate the uptake of glucose, chromium is a co-factor of insulin in its essential role in maintaining blood glucose levels. One capsule of GlucoChrom provides 200 micrograms of chromium.
Vanadium
The presence of this trace mineral increases the transport of glucose into cells by assisting in the reactivation of the insulin receptor that plays a vital role in the metabolism of blood sugar. Vanadium accomplishes this by inhibiting a protein that turns off the insulin receptor. One capsule of GlucoChrom provides 37.5 micrograms of vanadium citrate.
Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf and Bitter Melon Fruit
The herbal ingredients in GlucoChrom each offer unique bioactive compounds that contribute to maintaining healthy levels of blood glucose. The gymnemic acids in Gymnema sylvestre help block intestinal sugar absorption and inhibit sugar cravings by reducing the appeal of sugar-rich foods and snacks. Bitter melon contains a protein called polypeptide-p that is also referred to as plant insulin, which helps to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. The GlucoChrom formulation that includes these two beneficial herbs provides a combined total of 475 milligrams of gymnema sylvestre leaf and bitter melon fruit per capsule.
To fully benefit from the ingredients that support blood glucose health, take 1 capsule of GlucoChrom before a meal twice daily, according to your mealtime schedule.
References:
Chromium: doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105098
Vanadium: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126508
GlucoChrom
Microbiome Mood
The connection between the gastrointestinal tract and the mind is called the gut-brain axis. Communication in both directions is constant, occurring through pathways that involve the nervous, endocrine, metabolic and immune systems.
The gut-brain axis is a complex network that connects the brain and spine of the central nervous system with the enteric nervous system (ENS), which extends from the esophagus to the rectum. Considered to be a second brain, the ENS regulates food digestion, nutrient absorption and intestinal motility.
Research has shown that the continuous inner communication between the brain and the gut greatly affects human behavior, emotions and thoughts. This is the result of the hormones, metabolites and neurotransmitters produced by gut microbes, primarily good bacteria.
What these beneficial bacteria feed upon can make a difference in the mood of the person they inhabit. An inflammatory diet of mostly processed and ultra-processed food induces
negative changes in the microbiome, causing an imbalance of bad bacteria and their inflammatory by-products that create adverse mental health effects.
In contrast, wholesome foods that include those that are fermented (probiotics) and fiber-rich (prebiotics) nourish the good bacteria that produce healthy by-products, which, in turn, nurture the brain and mental health.
AIM for a Good Mood
Supplementing a wholesome diet with the probiotics in FloraFood and the prebiotics in Fit ’n Fiber adds further support for a healthy microbiome and positive communication in the gut-brain axis.
FloraFood introduces three types of good bacteria to increase the population of these beneficial microbes in the gut. This helps the good bacteria to remain dominant over the bad bacteria, creating a balance that makes for a healthy microbiome.
Fit ’n Fiber contributes three types of prebiotic fiber that good bacteria thrive on. As a result, they produce healthy by-products such as short-chain fatty acids, which have a positive impact on brain health.
Scientific research continues to reveal more about the communicative influence that the gut has on mental health. Along with wholesome food intake, dietary supplements such as FloraFood and Fit ’n Fiber can add further support for a healthy gut microbiome that contributes to a positive mood.
Reference: stanford.io/3Uxvz64
What Members Are Saying About AIMega
A recent AIMega Survey targeting the opinions of AIM Members revealed the balanced blend of omega-3, -6 and -9 is the feature that influenced their purchase the most. Other questions included “Which benefits have you personally experienced with AIMega?” and “Do you have a testimonial on AIMega?” Below is just a small sampling of the many responses received.
I've been using AIMega for many years. With my lifestyle change and other AIM products, I really feel it nourishes my body on a cellular level, providing energy and more. I noticed that inflammation in my body reduced, and my skin became more hydrated. When I added BioVivify to my daily routine, I could clearly see how well these products work together to support my overall health and well-being, with changes especially noticeable in my skin, hair and nails.
Ute Frauen
I have noticed a marked improvement in the appearance of my skin since I started taking AIMega.
Brenda Walcott
AIMega is one of the products that you need everyday! Excellent for the hormones, especially with the winning packet of AIMega, BarleyLife and Renewed Balance Cream. Excellent brain function. Healthy skin, hair, nails … good for the gut, etc.
Leone Smith
$30.00 M, $32.00 C (CAN 4036E, $32.00 M, $34.50 C)
After using it for three weeks, I feel more energized and have less joint pain and healthier, more hydrated glowing skin.
Hannah Kimani
Recently, I substantially increased my serving size of AIMega at a suggestion of an AIM Member to help with nerve discomfort from an impinged nerve in my leg. I did get some relief within a week or so, but what I am truly thrilled about is a reduction in frequency and intensity of hot flashes, which I’ve struggled with for seven years. Another huge bonus is the quality of my sleep has vastly improved. I am so thankful for my AIMega and will never go without it!
Michelle Long
Keep an eye out for AIM surveys on products, marketing, testimonials and more so that your valuable opinion is included in future publications.
Testimonials should not be construed as representing results that everyone can achieve. Contributors who submit a published testimonial in Living Well magazine receive a nutritional gift valued at $9.75 US.
AIMega
Customers and Members
At The AIM Companies, when you want to purchase from the product lineup, you have the option of being a Customer or a Member. Each status comes with some shared benefits and some distinctly different privileges. The following questions and answers address some of those distinctions.
Q: What should determine my choice in becoming a Customer or a Member?
A: Becoming a Customer would be your choice if you are interested in using AIM products only, not selling them. Becoming an AIM Member means you not only want to benefit from using the products but you are intent on sharing those benefits by building an AIM business as an independent distributor. Members are the direct sales force delivering nutrition and skincare that works.
Q: How do the rewards of being a Customer and a Member compare?
A: First of all, Members purchase products at the wholesale price, whereas Customers pay a slightly higher price for products. At the same time, as a loyal Customer, your product purchases can earn loyalty rewards that may be used to save on future purchases. The main financial difference in rewards is that business-building Members can earn commissions on the products they distribute. Those commissions begin to be paid out when a Wholesale Member becomes a Preferred Member, and payout percentages increase with each new title level achieved.
Q: What are some similar benefits shared by Customers and Members?
A: Customers and Members can save money by ordering products in AIM 6-Packs, Combination Packs and Starter Packs. Signing up for an automatic monthly reorder (AMR) is available to both Customers and Members. Delivery savings are also available, including free standard shipping on product orders of $75 or more for Customers and 50% off standard shipping for Members. All Customers and Members have Dashboard Access at theaimcompanies.com, where information about orders, loyalty rewards, commissions, etc. is always available.
Q: Is there a fee for signing up as a Customer or a Member?
A: Signing up as a Customer is always free. Members pay a $20 fee when they sign up for a new or a reinstated membership. And whenever a Customer wants to become a business-building Member, the transition is easy, simply by paying the $20 membership fee.
For further information about Customers and Members, refer to the Customer Welcome Flyer and the AIM Member Income Plan in the Download Center of the AIM website.
This month’s AIM Spotlight focuses on the immune-protective properties of three types of garlic that can be found only in the heart-healthy formulation of GarlicAIM. This natural health product’s unique garlic compounds enhance the defense provided by the immune system.
AIM Spotlight on GarlicAIM
Supporting your immune system with wholesome nutrition gives your body the nutrients and phytonutrients that work with this system of defense, not against it. In a way, this makes the nutritional value of garlic questionable to some people. Not everyone believes the pungent aroma from this bulb vegetable screams wholesome nutrition, yet for thousands of years, garlic has been providing both food flavoring and medicinal benefits.
What Is It About Garlic and AIM?
When AIM put this wholesome food ingredient into a cardio health product using not one but three different types of garlic, it created an exceptional dietary supplement that works at supporting the immune system with bioactive phytonutrients. Wild alpine garlic (aka bear garlic), garlic bulb and black fermented garlic are all included in the GarlicAIM formulation to deliver a diversity of garlic compounds from the finest sources. The daily recommended serving size of 3 GarlicAIM capsules provides 510 mg of garlic bulb extract, 492 mg of wild
GarlicAIM
6621E, $24.50 M, $27.00 C (CAN 6625E, $27.25 M, $29.50 C)
alpine garlic leaf and 90 mg of black fermented garlic bulb for a total of 1,092 mg of garlic goodness. That translates into a wealth of beneficial phytonutrients for the immune system.
Garlic bioactives that include organosulfur compounds and peptides are associated with health benefits for boosting the immune system and acting as immunostimulants. In a way, these phytonutrients help to regulate the immune system.
Numerous studies have revealed that the bioactive constituents in garlic may enhance the performance of the immune system through a variety of pathways, including oxidative stress, immunological and inflammatory response. That is truly wholesome nutritional support when it comes to protecting your body. And GarlicAIM is on the side of protection.
References: bit.ly/GarlicBioactives doi.org/10.1155/2015/401630 doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1277074
BarleyLife Kids . . . Present and Past
Evelyn Maeve is our great granddaughter. Her mom and dad are Micah and Emily Knowles, and the family lives in New Brunswick. At eight months old, Evelyn is a very happy baby who loves BarleyLife, as you can plainly see in her photograph. The funny part is that her father, Micah, who is also our grandson, loved this green powder when he was the same age as Evelyn. My husband, Ken, and I have had an AIM business since 1985, so we always had this ultra-nutritious powder on hand. One time when Micah was visiting us, he got into Ken’s suitcase and somehow managed to open up a bottle and began eating the powder by the handful. Needless to say, he had a green diaper for a few days. But Micah is still a fan of BarleyLife to this day, as is his wife. And since Evelyn is loving it as well, it's definitely a case of like father, like daughter.
Ken and Cheryl Huxter Chairman's Club Directors in Steady Brook, Newfoundland
The Difference It Makes
After two weeks of taking BarleyLife, it made a big difference in my life. Since taking it, I have not gotten sick with the flu or colds or what's been going around. It has kept me healthy, and I try to share it with others.
Brenda Crigger Wholesale Member in Mobile, Alabama
Nutrition for Cellular Health
Life begins from a single cell as a fertilized egg that becomes a human being. The number of cells in a newborn is around 26 billion. That number increases to about 36 trillion cells in adults. Body cells constantly recycle and regenerate in a continuous turnover cycle, and you want those cells to be healthy.
The AIM Healthy Cell Concept was first introduced back in 1983, around a year after the founding of AIM. It makes perfect sense even today that if your cells are in optimal health, then your body made up of cells will be healthy.
Cell Food is the first of five avenues in the Healthy Cell Concept, and for good reason. Wholesome nourishment translates into giving your body the proper food components needed for cellular health. Since 1982, AIM has been providing nutritional food in concentrated powder form and dietary supplements that greatly enhance a healthy dietary intake.
The juice powders of barley leaves, carrots and beets in BarleyLife, Just Carrots and RediBeets are assimilated by your body with minimal digestion. This Garden Trio of plentiful nutrients and phytonutrients provides energy, active enzymes, protective antioxidants and inflammation-fighting properties, all
of which support the cellular structure of organs, muscles, tissue and vessels that make up your interconnected body systems.
The healthy structure and function of your cell membranes relies on your dietary intake of omega-3 and -6, which your body cannot produce on its own. AIMega provides an organic seed-oil source of these essential fatty acids. Omega-3 and -6 are the gold standard for healthy cells, and AIM delivers that gold standard in AIMega.
Protein is another essential for the structure and function of all of your body’s cells. ProPeas is a plant-based source of this essential macronutrient that enables most cellular processes, acting as building blocks, enzymes, signaling molecules, transport, etc. Plus, pea protein contributes to the cellular structure of lean muscle mass.
Needless to say, the Garden Trio, AIMega and ProPeas are just a sampling of all that AIM has to offer in terms of nutrition that works for cellular health.
Journey Through Darkness and Light
Shared by Tabasum Rahim
AIM Director in Benoni, South Africa
In the spring of 2020, my world was turned upside down when I was suddenly faced with a life-threatening health challenge. I was only 36. Faced with fear and uncertainty, I felt overwhelmed. At first, I was consumed by emotions—fear for my future and concern for my family.
Amidst this chaos, I knew I needed to regain some control over my health and well-being. Along with following recommended medical treatment, I started exploring natural supplements to support my body, recognizing the importance of both nutrition and supplementation in my recovery. My journey took a transformative turn when I discovered nutrition that works.
The AIM products focus on delivering natural ingredients that enhance overall health, giving my body the nutritional support needed during this extremely challenging time. I started with BarleyLife, a green superfood that provides a wealth of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which gave me the energy I needed to keep going. I also introduced Herbal Fiberblend into my daily routine to support digestion, which is crucial for overall health and wellness.
By nourishing my body with highquality nutrients, I felt stronger and more resilient. Incorporating AIM nutrition not only aided my physical health but also
provided emotional comfort. The feeling of actively taking charge of my nutritional intake gave me a sense of empowerment amid the uncertainty. My mental attitude shifted from fear to hope.
AIM’s products became an essential part of my self-care routine. I believe they supported my skin, energy and overall wellbeing, contributing to my healthy appearance. This reflected in how I carried myself, and my appearance showed that even in hardship, you can still take care of yourself and feel good about how you look.
Throughout my health journey, I was fortunate to have an incredible support system that included my family, friends and neighbors as well as my association with AIM that connected me with others who understood. Their stories of resilience inspired me, and the encouragement from both loved ones and the AIM community kept me motivated to fight and never lose hope. It was only through the will of the Almighty, combined with my incredible support system, that I have regained good health.
AIM nutrition helped me cultivate a stronger connection to my health, and I have made it a priority to maintain this newfound lifestyle. I heartily encourage others facing health challenges to explore nutrition and natural supplements. In life's journey, we can find light even in darkness.
As a fiber supplement, Fit ’n Fiber delivers a unique blend of fiber sources and herbs that support digestive health and weight management.
Fit ’n Fiber Maxing
People in the know are aware that what is currently fashionable among the young generation is to get as much fiber in your daily diet as possible. It’s called fibermaxxing. It’s a new term but not a new concept. Nonetheless, fibermaxxing is a healthy trend worth following. AIM has encouraged this move for decades, and with Fit ’n Fiber you can supplementarily fit in fiber to the max!
Fit ’n Fiber’s
Filling Fiber & Synergistic Herbs
PREBIOTIC FIBER
Fiber Target
Even though the recommended daily dietary intake of fiber is 25 grams for adult women and 38 grams for adult men up to the age of 50, most people miss this target by a long shot. One serving of Fit ’n Fiber provides 10 grams of fiber, making it a convenient and easy way to maximize your fiber intake.
What’s
Good for the Gut is Good for You
Prebiotics nourish the good bacteria that keep you and your microbiome healthy. One Fit ’n Fiber serving provides 8 grams of prebiotic fiber.
Fit ’n Fiber prebiotics fit FloraFood probiotics as combined nutrition that works for maintaining gut health. (see page 4 for a Microbiome Mood.)
AIMing for Cash Contest: Month Six
October signals the final month in the AIMing For Cash Contest, with the six-month duration coming to an end at the stroke of midnight on the 31st. If you are one of the active Members who have been accruing points since May 1, then you know you're aiming toward the finish line of the contest. It’s time for maximizing your point total to win 1 of the top 20 cash prizes.
For those who reached the Director title during the contest: Congratulations! This is a major accomplishment as an AIM Member. Along with Title Advancement and Maintenance for the contest goal, it puts you on track for AIM's Elite Titles in the AIM Member Income Plan for earning even more financial rewards.
But again, with one month remaining in the contest period, it's time to totally focus on the financial reward of AIMing For Cash, this year's straightforward prizes that range from $1,000 up to $10,000. One of them could have your name on it when the winners are announced in November.
There’s still time to top up your point total by having your Customers and Members sign up for their first AMR of products in 2025. Each new sign up earns you an additional 5 points when the AMR totals 75 PV or more. This extra points potential was an added activity to this year’s contest, and it’s a win-win situation for everyone who participates. Monthly nutrition and skincare that works for the Customers and Members ordering and increased point totals for you and your participating Members.
Five months down, one to go!
Remember, you can check your fifth-month, contest-point total on October 8th by signing into your account on The AIM Companies website.
How To Check Your Contest Progress:
1. Log in and select the My Account tab, which opens the dropdown menu.
2. Select Reports.
3. Under Desktop Reports, select Contest Progress.
Congratulations!
to the following AIM Members on their recent promotions:
Director Promotions
— United States —
Benjamin and Melinda Borntrager
Mark L. and Mary King
Venessa Oblad
Bill and Susie Miller
Sam A. and Mary B. Miller — South Africa —
Linda Potgeiter
Hannetjie Needham
AIM Members: Start your own online nutrition business Today!
15th Annual Indiana
AIM Member Conference
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Where: Ray and Ada Yoder's house 2720 S. 900 W. Topeka, IN 46571
Featured Speakers: Brent Peterson, AIM Chairman’s Club Director
Phillip Schwartz, AIM Director
Organizers: Perry and Marilyn Lehman AIM Blue Diamond Directors Phone: 574-536-5365
Suggestion for overnight lodging: Blue Gate Garden Inn 800 S. Van Buren St. Shipshewana, Indiana
Phone: 260-768-4725
To register for conference: call the Lehmans by October 20 at 574-536-5365
OCTOBER CROSSWORD
A fun puzzle for you to complete using the articles in this month's Living Well Magazine.
Across
Crossword answers will be provided in the next issue of the Living Well magazine
Down (cont.)
2. Sufficient levels of ______ circulating in the bloodstream are an essential factor for good health.
3. _____ provides 1,092 mg of garlic per daily recommended serving.
5. One Fit 'n Fiber serving provides 8 grams of ______ fiber.
7. According to Michelle Long, using AIMega vastly helped with her quality of ______.
8. C onsidered to be a second brain: ______ nervous system.
Down
1. According to Tabasum Rahim, her journey took a transformative turn when she discovered AIM ______ that works.
REMINDER
4 T he number of cells in a newborn is around 26 billion. That number increases to about 36 ______ cells in adults.
6. T he AIM Healthy Cell ______ was first introduced back in 1983.
For October, the cut-off for month-end qualifying orders received via phone, fax, or mail is 4:00 p.m. MT on Friday, October 31. Online orders count until 11:59 pm MT on Friday, October 31.
Holiday Closures
AIM Canada will be closed on Monday, October 13 for the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday.
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