Overcoming Crohn's Disease

Hi, my name is Jennifer Pressimone.  Many of you know me as the founder of JennScents and the former owner of the Clermont Herb Shop.  Some of you have heard my story but some of you might be surprised to know that before starting JennScents the top doctors at Shand's sent me home to die.

I battled Crohn's and Colitis almost 12 years ago, and struggled with foods I could tolerate. My story is similar to Jordan Rubin's, got sick, lost weight, was dying and not many options.  I managed over the years to seek out some healthier foods, but none that are the quality and convenience of Beyond Organic.  

It was nice to have dairy again, and fat nutrient foods to helped me feel better physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  It simplified my life from running around and researching foods that I could eat and absorb.  

I do my grocery shopping every week with Beyond Organic, and buy in bulk when I can to save even more money. It is a great community of people who share recipes, health tips and motivate me to continue my health journey.  

It also nice to be a part of something bigger, doing God's work and sharing with those that are less fortunate with their "Give a Meal, Get a Meal" program. 

I've been able to share with my friends and family and earn income that helps me not only get my food for free, but build a part-time to full-time income.  

I am blessed to be surrounded by incredible food, great business partners and empowerment for personal and professional growth.  If you would like to connect please email me anytime.

Living with Celiac Disease

Hi,
My name is Karen Walsh and I have Celiac's.

They say everything happens for a reason.  I really believe this. I was really sick for many years and none of the physicians I went to could find what was wrong with me.  They kept trying to treat my symptoms and not treat the cause.  I ended up in the hospital for 18 days, two operations, ICU and blood transfusions.  I was finally diagnosed with Celiac. 

I had to go on a gluten free diet and this took me to the health food store.  I started researching everything I  needed to know to heal myself. Then to make things worse, my son at 17 was diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis.  I found the book Patient Heal Thyself.  I was amazed at what Jordan Rubin had been through and how he persevered to heal himself.  I set off on my own journey to educate myself on natural healing.

I became certified as a Certified Natural Health professional and connected myself with other holistic professionals.  I knew I wanted to work in a business that had something to do with natural health.  I have a degree in Social Work and have always loved helping people improve their lives.  Now I wanted to help them improve their health. 

I learned of a new company about to launch.  It was called Beyond Organic.  When I heard it was owned by Jordan Rubin, I said sign me up!  I knew his products were going to be of the highest quality and everything he does is to the glory of God.  Thats the kind of business I want to represent!  

Recently, I had the opportunity to go to the Beyond Organic Ranch and it brought me to tears that one man is trying to change our food supply.  Thank you Jordan, your amazing! I love this company and the amazing foods.
  
We are Mission Marketers and are on a mission to help people improve their health through diet. I have met wonderful people along the way and with Gods help I am committed to helping this company grow. If you'd like to join me email me.  I would love to share this opportunity with you.

Jennifer's Suero Cleanse

I love being a part of Beyond Organic.  It is an amazing company by Jordan Rubin (Maker's Diet & Garden of Life) that offers food direct from his farm to our doorstep.  Their SueroViv Cleanse has really helped enhance my health and changed my life! 

SueroViv is a whole food, living cultured whey beverage with organic juices, honey, and essential oils.  It is a distinctive fusion of ancient tradition and modern style. Utilizing a lost treasure from antiquity, SueroViv marries the virtues of cultured whey and Reign Supreme Mountain Spring Water, impeccably flavored with the essential elements of health that hydrate your body and fuel your passion for life.

It contains probiotics, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and provides calcium for bone strength, potassium (oxygenation to the heart, kidney health) and B vitamins (for stress).

My top 15 reasons why I love SueroViv and what it did for me:
1. Increased energy
2. Improved skin and acne issues
3. Better and more restful sleep
4. Reduced female issues
5. Better heart health (calmed my heart palpitations, better stamina with exercise)
6. Reduced joint and muscle pain and stiffness (especially after work outs)
7. Improved appearance of my hair (and it seemed to grow more)
8. Curbed my appetite and I felt satisfied
9. Better brain focus, concentration and memory recall
10. Reduced sinus issues
11. Reduced stress (able to manage tough situations with ease)
12. Improved lymphatic movement, decreased "stuckness"
13. Weight loss (in those tough areas - gut and thighs)
14. Improved digestion, didn't bother my IBS or Crohn's
15. Improved immune function, felt stronger

If you want more information and to learn the details about the SueroViv Cleanse from Jordan Rubin, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58XRUgtzwS8.  To get started, talk to the person who shared this blog or visit www.GreenMoo.com. 

Happy, healthy Suero Cleansing!   Experience SueroViv and renew your whey of life.

Amasai- Delicious, Easily Digestible

Amasai is a traditional food of the Maasai Tribe of East Africa.  It is a cultured dairy beverage renowned for nutrient density, digestibility and high probiotic and content.   Plus, at Beyond Organic all of our dairy comes from cows that eat grasses not grain and are never given hormones, steroids and antibiotics.  Each dairy cow is tested for A2 genetics.  If you or a loved one has given up dairy for health reasons, it would be worth your time to read about the benefits of A2 dairy. Plain Amasai can be used in place of milk, buttermilk, or heavy cream for most recipes.  Rule of thumb is 2 parts water to 1 part Amasai for milk.  To use in place of buttermilk or cream it is an exact 1:1 ratio, so a cup of cream equals a cup of Amasai. Amasai is great in smoothies, shakes, dressings, cheesecake, pancakes, and more.  Jordan even uses it to make  homemade ice cream & pie. Be creative and send me your favorite recipe.  Here are a few that we hope you enjoy. Homemade Sour Cream (courtesy of Denise D.) 1 cup  Amasai 1/4 cup white vinegar    In a screw-top jar or mason jar with lid, combine the Amasai and white vinegar. Shake the ingredients up a bit to thoroughly mix and let stand, covered, at room temperature for about 24 hours or until it becomes very thick.  You can store your sour cream in the refrigerator in the original jar you mixed it in (or use some other resealable container) for up to one week. Make sure that your sour cream is well chilled before using. "Ranch" Style Salad Dressing (courtesy of LIsa G.) 1 C plain Amasai 1/2 C mayo (homemade with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, free-range eggs and sea salt so it's healthy) 1/2 T lemon jc. 1/2 T dried parsley or 2 T fresh 3/4 t Celtic sea salt 1 lg clove garlic pressed 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum Blend all ingredients and place in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend a couple hours.  (If this recipe seems sour to your tastebuds, leave out the lemon jc.)  Sprouted Grain Pancakes (courtesy Bill R.) Use Arrowhead Mills Sprouted Grain Pancake Flour, substitute butter or applesauce for the canola oil.  Use Amasai instead of milk.  Top with organic butter and Grade B maple syrup. Plain Amasai is sold in packs of 6 or in the variety pack (includes 2 bottles of each flavor.)  Email me if you need help logging in to your account. Not a Beyond Organic customer yet? Find a Local Beyond Organic Distributor

Former Chamber Director On Healthy Eating

Independent Mission Marketer Jane Patton joined Beyond Organic because she loves the company’s nutritious foods and wants to share Beyond Organic’s mission with others. Her path to healthy living has inspired her to grow fruits and vegetables in her organic garden and make her own kombucha.

She has discovered the benefits of papaya leaf tea, easily steeped from three or four fresh leaves, so her papaya trees stay nicely trimmed! The Haas avocado tree she started from seed has grown to 40 feet tall in six years, producing an abundance of this healthy fruit. 

Jane recently resigned her seven-year position as president of the Haines City-Northeast Polk County Regional Chamber Commerce to move with her husband to Punta Gorda. During her chamber tenure, Jane worked with entrepreneurs interested in starting their own businesses. She shared networking techniques and suggestions to help business owners grow their bottom line. She is now focusing on building a great Beyond Organic team and believes the company’s amazing new products provide an outstanding business opportunity for anyone willing to join her on the journey.

Chicago Chiropractor Knows Your Heart

He knows if you are emotionally eating. He knows if you aren't practicing forgiveness. But most importantly, he knows how to help you. Meet Dr. Brown. Chiropractor, B.E.S.T. practitioner, weight-loss coach, Beyond Organic champion.

After graduating from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL in 1998, Dr. Clarence W. Brown III served as a Document Solutions Consultant/Account Manager with the Xerox Corporation in Schaumburg, IL for three years before attending Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, MO, where he graduated in December 2005. He has operated his own chiropractic practice since 2006 specializing in N.U.C.C.A., Weight Loss and B.E.S.T. health care.

Aside from providing chiropractic services, Dr. Brown possesses a genuine interest in the total body care of his patients, including insuring that their dietary deficiencies are addressed. When he discovered that many of his patients were struggling with their weight and were lacking in basic nutritional knowledge, Dr. Brown began sponsoring “Weight-loss Challenges” to both his patient base and the community. The programs that he offers last several months and group instruction on topics such as weight loss, diabetes, heart disease, detoxification, processed foods, healthy eating, supplementation, and exercise are provided to the participants.

Dr. Brown has been featured on The Today Show and featured in several Chicago-land newspapers, magazines and radio programs. He is the developer of the ground-breaking "8 Steps of Forgiveness." Not only is Dr. Brown concerned about meeting the immediate nutritional needs of his patients, but he is also on a mission to provide extensive education on the emotional root causes of disease so that the legacy of good health may be passed on from generation to generation. His highly acclaimed lectures and presentations on how thoughts and emotions affect health and weight have transformed the lives of countless individuals who have struggled with health and weight issues for years without any relief or progress. He has proven that combined physical, nutrition and emotional protocols are absolutely necessary for permanent weight release and physical healing.

Dr. Brown is a proud supporter of Jordan Rubin and the movement that Jordan has created with his new endeavor, Beyond Organic. The products that Beyond Organic offers are truly beyond the current USDA standards for organic foods. Dr. Brown and his team of health and wellness professionals are revolutionizing the way food is produced and consumed in the United States. There is a massive shift in the way people think today about food and wellness. This shift is leading to the healing of so many preventable diseases. Join Dr. Brown and his team of Food & Wellness Revolutionaries as they provide the tools you need to live your healthiest life possible!

Tampa's Going Green Guru

Living a green lifestyle is important to Lisa Custer, founder of Going Green. She has always strongly believed in recycling, reusing and avoiding consumerism. This is one of the reasons she started the website, GoingGreenTampa.com and is a partner in The Recycled Jeans Shop.

Lisa wanted to help get the word out about eco-friendly companies and events in the Tampa area in order to attract the mainstream consumer. She has since been chosen as a 2012 recipient for the Earth Charter Awards and sponsored numerous eco-friendly events in the greater Tampa area.

Along with that, Lisa believes that we should be nourishing our bodies with the best foods we can get. Although she is not a vegetarian, she would forgo eating meat at most meals simply because she does not like the factory farm product. She wants to know where her food comes from and that it was raised in a clean environment. This has lead her to be a loyal customer at many local CSA's and Co-op's. Over the past year, she has found herself talking more and more about the importance of knowing your food source as well as learning more about a nutrient dense diet and educating yourself on the role that diet plays in our health.

She is encouraged by Beyond Organic’s mission of changing the way we eat and is excited to be with a company that is passionate about educating and nourishing the consumer. She chose to be a part of Beyond Organic because of the passion that Jordan Rubin has for health and the quality, benefits and convenience of the products. Her family enjoys the products and she doesn't have to worry about what is in it before she gives it to them.

Cholesterol is NOT The Enemy

Friday, March 23, 2012, 6:00-8:00p
Cholesterol Is Not The Enemy with Dr. Kim Balas, Ph.D, $25pp or $40 per couple

Join us to gain insight and deeper understanding of the importance of cholesterol and its affects on our health. Dr. Balas is a nationally renowned speaker, expert in blood chemistry and has authored several health-related books including “Understanding Cholesterol and Your Health”. This seminar will help you gain an understanding about the vital role cholesterol plays in our body functions as well as common health concerns related to unhealthy cholesterol and natural alternatives to combat these cholesterol concerns. Learn how healthy habits, proper nutrition and herbal supplementation can improve your cholesterol health and quality of life. Cholesterol is not our enemy, and can help us understand and improve our internal health. The seminar fee is $25 per person or $40 per couple (cash or checks payable to Kim Balas). Registration and payment deadline is March 15, 2012. Dr. Balas’s classes fill up fast so reserve your seating today.
Location: Cheeser's Palace (across the street from Clermont Herb Shop)
Cheeser's Palace has kindly created five different menu options for you to preorder so you can have dinner while you learn. Please pre-order your food. Click here for menu options and ordering details.

The Suero Cleanse

When it comes to cleanses, I have done them all! Herbal, juice, wheatgrass, lemon juice, colonic, emotional, technological... So when Jordan Rubin, author of Living Beyond Organic and founder of Beyond Organic (a new food company) suggested a Suero Fast, I said Game On.

The fast consists of drinking 8oz of Suero Viv (cultured whey/essential oil beverage) every hour for 12 hours. We tried it yesterday as a family- me, my dog, and husband. I could only get down 32oz and had to stop because I was worried if I drank anymore I wouldn't be able to sleep. My husband Bill was able to drink 80 oz- the goal was 96oz. My dog drank 4oz and then demanded dinner.

So, even from our partial fast (we ended up eating a couple of sardines and an sprouted grain english muffin w/raw cheddar) we felt great. Cultured whey (different from isolated whey found in protein drinks) has been used for centuries as an all over curative. It was made popular by spas and healing resorts in Switzerland.

Cultured whey is a great source of potassium, flushes excess sodium (ie, ladies- helps with swelling) and is great for the lymphatic system (cellulite is the first thing that comes to mind here.) Clearing the lymphatic system can be beneficial for things like allergies, breast swelling, menstrual disorders, prostate issues, swollen hands, feet and legs. To learn more about the benefits of cultured whey check out the writings of Christopher Vasey.

So, after my personal experience I decided to create a modified version of the fast and incorporate it into a whole body cleanse. You can do this cleanse with any of your favorite seasonal herbal cleanses or by itself. And remember, while you don't necessarily need to fast from all foods, making better food choices will only enhance the effects. So, watch the sugar, wheat, and alcohol.

Suero Cleanse

Start with 4oz of Suero Viv on Day One. Increase to 16 oz (one bottle) on Day Two and add one additional bottle per day until you reach 4 bottles per day for women/6 bottles for men. Stay on that amount for 2-3 days and then back down by one bottle per day. After that 1/2-2 bottles per day maintenance as needed.

A few things to expect might be increased bowel activity and urination. This has been the most common comment so far. Overall feeling of not being puffy, stagnant with increased energy, stamina and overall sense of well-being. Diminished food cravings, feeling of satiety. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences.

Keep in mind the standard disclaimer, check with your doctor first, info provided only for educational and entertainment purposes. We do not prescribe, diagnose or make any claims.

You can pick up Suero Viv at many Herb Shoppes, Chiropractic Offices, Natural Health Practitioner offices and other specialty groups. Order online at The Health Chic Market or find someone near you.

Beyond Organic Webinar Series with Jordan Rubin

Beyond Organic has just announced that Jordan Rubin will conduct a 12 week educational webinar series to support pre-launch efforts for his new company. This event is free and only available to Insiders. If you have not become an Insider yet it is easy and free, just visit our Beyond Organic Team USA to find a leader in your area.

We have exciting news to share with all of our Beyond Organic INSIDERS! Jordan will be kicking off a 12 week teaching series starting next week—Wednesday August 17^th at 8:30pm EST. Live Beyond Organic will be a weekly web event open to the first 1000 attendees interested in connecting with Jordan as he helps guide you to change your diet, change your life, and change your world!

Each week, we’ll also hear from corporate team members and top leaders within the Beyond Organic INSIDER community with product updates, key dates and upcoming events, getting started in your business, and much, much more.

Do you have questions about Beyond Organic’s products or health and wellness principles?

Do you want to learn more about how to reach other people with Jordan’s message of health and hope?

Are you committed to building a team and growing a business with Beyond Organic?

Then you’ll want to mark your calendars and invite your team members and friends to Live Beyond Organic with Jordan Rubin every week.

LINK TO REGISTER: https://beyondorganicinsider.webex.com/beyondorganicinsider/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=663658100

Here is a calendar of upcoming events and topics and we hope to see you online next Wednesday night – August 17^th at 8:30pm EST.

Wed Aug 17th - Topic: What is Beyond Organic?
Wed Aug 24th - Topic: Beyond Organic Dairy
Wed Aug 31st - Topic: GreenFed v Grain Fed
Mon Sept 5th - Topic: SueroViv - A "New Whey of Life"
Wed Sept 14th - Topic: Sustainable Land and Soil Management
Mon Sept 19th - Topic: Hydration and Future of Beverages

Beyond Organic on a Budget

I received a note from one of our team members this week expressing concern that eating whole foods and beyond organically seemed impossible to do given limited financial means. Not the first time that I have helped a mom desperate to feed her children healthy nutritious foods make some tough food choices.

Believe it or not, I have had to make those exact same decisions for my family over the past decade. I love being a small business owner but sometimes the allure of "only" a $10 per hour regular paycheck has its appeal. Having to close your business unexpectedly for a few days due bad hurricanes, a dramatic sudden decline in customers when gas prices hit an all time high and other financial woes have at times had me making those same tough choices. At the end of the day we each have to ask ourselves, "how much can I afford to spend on food today?"

One of Jordan Rubin's goals for his new company, Beyond Organic is one million people feeding their families for free. My team is made up of primarily moms on a tight budget that truly understand the importance of nutrient dense whole foods. Their challenge is either finding them, paying for them or both. Beyond Organic offers solutions to both dilemma's- great food delivered to your door and an easy, affordable business model to help pay for your personal consumption.

A $40 investment is all it takes to get started. The $40 package includes a state of the art website and shopping cart. By sharing the message of the value of these nutritious foods with friends, family, and co-workers it shouldn't be long before you receive your first paycheck.

With this first paycheck I would buy one case of Amasai. Wholesale cost is $5 per bottle, add a buck each for shipping and it works out to $1.33 per 2oz serving. 2oz is the size of most popsicle molds- try to spring for the BPA-free ones. Make Amasai popsicles for your kids. Share the idea with two of your friends or neighbors and talk about the health benefits (basic info, more to follow.) Then offer one of your bottles at the cost of $9 each. If their kids like it- and we all know that they will then they can buy their own case as a preferred customer from your website and save. If you sell 4 bottles then you've paid for two for your family. It's that easy.

Granted, two bottles of Amasai per month doesn't constitute feeding your family for free. But two bottles is better than none and all of a sudden a Beyond Organic small part-time business just became a lot more obtainable as far as time and financial investment. It might take longer to build this way but remember- this is a ground floor opportunity. Imagine where you can be in a few years if you start now.

To get your Beyond Organic business started visit our Team USA page to find one a local group.

Pre-Order Beyond Organic Sample Packs

Just returned from a fabulous few days at the Beyond Organic Founder's Conference in West Palm Beach. We enjoyed samples of the cheeses, Amasai, Reign Water, and chocolate. We had the opportunity to pre-order sample food packs.

Business partners (Mission Marketers) are able to order up to 4 food variety packs until July 31, 2011. The shops and many of the Team Leaders have ordered extra in order to have sample packs available for customers.

Sample packs are currently available for pre-order for $30 (cash or checks only please.) Each pack contains 3 bottles of Reign Supreme Water and one of each of the following: Reign Awaken, Reign Veggie, Reign Fruit, Probiotic Chocolate Bar, SueroViv Citrus, SueroViv Berry, SueroViv Ginger.

Some managers may have Amasai, hot dogs, ground beef, and cheese available at additional fee. Customers will be able to place their own orders directly when the company launches in October.

Contact your local shop or Mission Marketer to pre-order your sample packs today. If you do not have a contact check out our Team USA page to find a local group.

Beyond Organic Founders Conference Notes

Beyond Organic Founder's Conference was informative and inspirational. Lots of exciting news to share. One of our Team Leaders, Tina Carter took some excellent notes from the Wed Q&A session.

Beyond Organic Conference

Q&A

· Give a Meal, Get a Meal: You can donate all you want, but you will only receive maximum of $10 back each month in the form of an e-gift card.

· International market: will be limited and won’t be available until 2013 or 2014. US is primary focus

· Will do training prior to launch and on-going training on internet and website use and maintenance

· MM can upgrade to higher package by paying the difference in price

· Since renewal for MM basic level ($39.95) is only $19.95, we should encourage people considering the Preferred Customer sign up to pay the additional $20.00 to upgrade so they can take advantage of commissions.

· If someone signs up the 1^st – 15^th of the month, their qualifying period is that month. If they sign up the 16^th – 31^st, they will have through the following month to qualify.

· Will make presentations and videos of the conference available – will post on U-Tube and back office

· Website: between now and the official BO launch, we will use the back office we currently have. Within 2 weeks we will have a link on our back office to register on line for either basic MM or the BB kit and another to order the founder’s packs.

· University: will launch after official BO launch and will have access from our website

· Founders kits: will receive by the end of October

· Communicate with your groups and get orders in asap. Will only be able to ship a certain number of packages in the first month, so, if you want to get your products in October, get the order in!

· If your order is placed early in the day, their goal is to ship it out that day. Ships from Kansas City so projecting 3 days maximum for deliveries.

· Place order on weekend to insure your order doesn’t sit in a warehouse over the weekend.

· Currently in negotiations with UPS and FedEx – very close. Will not charge extra for shipping, just what it costs them or less. Also will not charge for the packaging to keep the products cool.

· Tuesday, July 26^th watch the TBN show (I think this was the date)

· New products will be launched at the March conference in Orlando!

· Will announce an Insider challenge . Winner(s) will be invited to spend a few days with Jordan at the ranch and the spring. Don’t have it all together yet, but will be announced soon.

For more information or to join our team visit our Beyond Organic Team USA page.

Beyond Organic, Reign Supreme Mountain Spring Water, Optimal Food and Drink for Optimal Living

"You're not sick; you're thirsty. Don't treat thirst with medication" according to Dr, F. Batmanghelidj, author and Water Cure advocate.

Imagine pure, natural water bubbling up from the earth, similar to what the ancients drank every day. That is what may be found in Jordan Rubin’s Reign Supreme Mountain Spring Water. Coming soon in October 2011.

Why is water so important for us to drink? Here is what the U.S. Department of Interior says,

“Water is of major importance to all living things; in some organisms, up to 90% of their body weight comes from water. Up to 60% of the human body is water, the brain is composed of 70% water, and the lungs are nearly 90% water. Lean muscle tissue contains about 75% water by weight, as is the brain; body fat contains 10% water and bone has 22% water. About 83% of our blood is water, which helps digest our food, transport waste, and control body temperature. Each day humans must replace 2.4 litres of water, some through drinking and the rest taken by the body from the foods eaten."

Water is essential to living, thinking and everything our bodies need to do to survive. We can not function properly without enough intake for our bodies. Average daily intake required for each person is calculated by one's health condition, activity level, age, and other factors. Without enough water, the body will become dehydrated. Dehydration is known to cause: headaches, stomach aches, constipation, muscle pain, fatigue, mental confusion, heart palpitations and a plethora of other symptoms. Water assists every major system in the body with its functions for life and sustenance. It is vital to our survival and well-being.

Everyone needs water. Why not have the purest form you can find? Beyond Organic will offer pure, natural water from their pristine spring. If you want to know more about the products that will be offered or to see how you can become a consumer or independent mission marketer for Beyond Organic, please see the links below.

Rebecca Oakes (a.k.a. BeckyJoie) is a freelance writer and group leader for Beyond Organic Team USA. Join Rebecca's Team or visit Team USA to find a Beyond Organic Group in your area.

Beyond Organic Customer Program

Beyond Organic, a new food company developed by best selling author Jordan Rubin is scheduled to launch this October. The company will feature Greenfed beef and dairy, mountain spring water infused with botanicals and probiotics, and artisanal raw cheeses.

Products will be available through a virtual farmer's market beginning in October. Customers can order retail with no commitments or become a Preferred Customer and receive a 20% discount.

The preferred customer program has a $19.95 annual fee but there will be an introductory offer where the fee will be waived if one commits to a 3 month auto ship program.

All three of the Herb Shoppes will be participating in the program as well as many of our friends from around the country. To stay in the loop you can sign up for free to be an "Insider"- for more information visit our Beyond Organic Team USA page.