MORINGA MESSAGE: FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MORINGA IN MANILA

Dr. Monica Marcu is noted worldwide for her expertise on Moringa, as she has decades of experience in studying a variety of plants. Her study and research of Moringa is incorporated in her book Miracle Tree, a long-time favorite of Zija Independent Distributors. As a member of the Zija Product Advisory Council, she will be sharing her expertise and findings on Moringa. Below she shares her experience at the First International Symposium on Moringa in Manila, Philippines.

I recently had the pleasure to attend the First International Symposium on Moringa, and what a meeting it was! “Moringa: A Decade of Advances in Research and Development” was held in Manila, Philippines, from November 19-22, 2015. Researchers, businesses and industry groups, farmers, consumers and other interested Moringa lovers from 49 countries were registered for this event. The main goals of this meeting were to bring together almost 300 scientists from the international community for a four-day event, and have them share new data and their knowledge and wisdom on Moringa. Various topics of great interest were covered at the meeting, which was indeed very well organized and a most pleasant event - definitely one of the best scientific meetings I have ever attended. Over 130 papers were presented in three concurrent technical sessions. The program included invited speakers, poster sessions and presentations, interactive discussions, and a field trip to a local Moringa farm. I had the opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones, all of us driven by the same passion for the wonderful tree that blesses so many lives. The symposium encouraged education on Moringa (still lagging behind in all countries), sustainable production improvement, market access, consumption for nutritional and health value, industry profitability and others.

Some of the main topics covered were: botany and germplasm, ethnobotany, harvesting, nutrition and health, medicinal properties including clinical studies on Moringa, uses in livestock and aquaculture feed industry, Moringa as an alternative energy source (biofuel), water treatment and clarification, Moringa in the cosmetics industry, in food security and poverty alleviation, in climate change, organic Moringa production, etc.

The successful symposium was organized and supported by organizations such as the International Society for Horticultural Science, the Asian Vegetable Center, Central Philippine University and Moringaling Philippines Foundation Inc. Some of the international pioneers and champions on Moringa education and research were also recognized at the meeting: Drs. Farooq Anwar, Armelle de Saint Sauveur, Andreas Ebert, Nikolaus Foidl, and Manuel Palada, among them. I was also honored to receive this recognition as one of the 12 Moringa champions around the world. But my greatest joy was to be able to discuss and shake hands with these wonderful people, to learn from them and share my experience on the miracle tree.

From the news presented at the symposium I would share with you a few:

• Data from the World Vegetable Center’s Nutrition Lab shows that Moringa, a nutrient dense plant, exceeds the micronutrient content of tomato by a factor of 9 to 38! A number of important nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron, folates and others are found in Moringa in significantly larger amounts compared to the widespread and beloved tomato.
• Around the world, more and more this highly nutritious tree is used in various foods to fortify them: Moringa is now added to pasta, breads, juices, milk and teas. I had the wonderful surprise to taste Moringa chocolate, and I can tell you it was delicious! Deliciously simple and organic - only three main ingredients: Moringa leaf powder, coco butter and cane sugar.

Only in the Philippines, more than 20 different companies use Moringa for a variety of products, from cosmetics to beverages and farm supplies. Overall, the opportunities of Moringa-based products around the world seem very promising. If only the production and supply of Moringa could keep pace with the demand!

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ZIJA WHITE GOLD FSC PROMOTION

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This 5% White Gold level is available during Periods 89-91, May 30 - August 21, 2015.

LIMITED-TIME UPLINE SPONSOR TREE FSC PAYOUT BREAKDOWN:

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HOW TO QUALIFY

• STEP 1 – Purchase one or more Regional New Product Packs during Period 88, May 2 – 29, 2015* (See below for Pack Details)
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You’ll then receive a cash bonus based on the total number of Packs purchased, doubling their Volume!

CASH BONUS EXAMPLES

• 1 Regional New Product Pack (250 PV) + new personal high TBB Level = $500 cash bonus
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*New Distributors enrolled during Periods 89 and 90 can purchase one or more Regional New Product Packs until the end of Period 90 and still qualify for the promotion.

REGIONAL NEW PRODUCT PACK
$330/250 PV TAX INCLUDED

• AGX MEN 60 SOFTGELS - Daily Balancing Blend
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Regional attendees who purchase the pack at the event will also recieve a FREE Zija t-shirt and can also choose any 1 of the following new products FREE!

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2015 "NEW YOU" PACK

United States and Canada

Get strong, working toward becoming your fittest, leanest and healthiest self with some of the best Zija Core Nutritionals, Améo Essential Oils and Ripstix Fitness Supplements products. The pack is only available until the end of April; buy it fast before time runs out! 

2015 "NEW YOU" PACK
$200/150 PV

• 1 Case of SuperMix (32 Sachets)
• 1 Box of XMburn* (30 Caps)
• 1 Bag of Ripstix Hydrate Daily Refresher Drink Mix (60 Sachets)
• 1 Tea Combo Box (20 Daily Tea Pouches and 10 Premium Tea Pouches)
• 1 Bottle of Améo Trim & Tone Oil Blend
• 1 Zija Shaker Bottle

*In Canada XMturbo will be received in place of XMburn. Kit price, PV, contents and availability are subject to change at any time at Zija International’s sole discretion

SUGGESTED DAILY USES

• Start your day with a fresh dose of Moringa nutrition, adding 1 packet of SuperMix to 8-18 ounces of water, shaking well, and drinking on an empty stomach or at least 15 minutes prior to breakfast.
• Take 1 XMburn cap, preferably before exercise, on an empty stomach. Note: Consuming late in the day may impair sleep. Do not take more than two (2) caps per day.
• Mix Ripstix Hydrate with 8-18 oz of cold water, shake well, and drink throughout the day to satisfy your thirst without adding excess calories. Use as an alternative to soda or other sugar-laden beverages.
• When afternoon cravings hit, consume Daily Tea 1 or 2 hours before dinner, on an empty stomach. Bring water to a boil. Add 1 or 2 tea pouches, depending on desired strength. Steep 5-10 minutes or more and enjoy hot or cold.
• Consume Premium Tea before bed to soothe and calm your body, aid in digestion, and eliminate toxins release from fat cells during weight loss. Bring water to a boil. Add 1 or 2 tea pouches, depending on desired strength. Steep 5-10 minutes or more and enjoy hot or cold.
• To help boost your metabolism and curb your appetite, add 3-7 drops of Améo Trim & Tone to your daily drinking water, rub 1-3 drops into palms and inhale, and/or add 4-7 drops to an Améo Veggie Cap and consume.

Order for a limited time in your Back Office Market or from any Zija, Améo or Ripstix Independent Distributor!

ZIJA ALL NATURAL MORINGA OLEIFERA CLEANSE PREMIUM TEA

Zija’s Premium Tea is a delicious blend of traditional eastern and western herbs that aids in digestion, acts as a natural laxative and diuretic, and eliminates toxins released from fat cells during weight loss. It’s the perfect way to calm and cleanse your body.

Premium Tea Benefits

Natural ingredients like Senna Leaf, Orange Peel, and Buckthorn Frang Bark support overall digestive health.

Premium Tea Product Details

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 1 Tea Pouch (2 Grams)

Servings Per Container: 30 

Calories 0, Calories from Fat 0, Total Fat 0, Saturated Fat 0, Trans Fat 0, Cholesterol 0, Sodium 0, Total Carbohydrates 0, Dietary Fiber 0, Sugars 0, Protein 0g

Ingredients: Senna Leaf, Buckthorn Frang Bark, Peppermint Leaf, Stevia Leaf, Uva Ursi Leaf, Orange Peel, Rose Hips Fruit, Althea (Marshmallow) Root, Moringa oleifera Blend (Leaf Powder, Seed Cake, Fruit Powder), Chamomile Flower

Suggested Use: Because of its soothing effect, Premium Tea is ideal to consume before bed.

Bring water to a boil. Add 1 or 2 tea pouches depending on desired strength. Steep 5 – 10 minutes or more. Enjoy hot or cold

FACTS & FINDINGS WITH DR. PLANT: AMINO ACIDS

Amino Acids: What are they, and why all the buzz?

To help explain what amino acids are I'm going to give the simple analogy of the English written language.

The English language is made up of 26 different letters; those letters are put in different combinations and lengths to assemble words. Those words than work together to build works of art like books, poems and even Facebook posts.

In this analogy, amino acids represent letters, proteins are words, and cells are books/poems/blogs.

There are 20 different amino acids that make up the human proteome (all the proteins our cells need to function properly, or all the words of the English language). These amino acids are assembled together in different combinations and lengths to build proteins, and finally those proteins work together to build our cells.

Just as in the English language many letters are used more than others, the human proteome requires more amino acids than others. I may be able to write a whole book without the letter "x," but struggle to write a simple post without the letter "e." Likewise, our body requires certain amino acids more abundantly than others. Unfortunately, in many cases our food chain is depleted of those amino, causing our bodies to try to craft a book without those valuable letters.

When we consume our protein shakes, eat our eggs, or any other protein source; what we are really consuming are the amino acids that assembled those respective proteins. We are metaphorically eating the "words" of the respective source, breaking them down into their basic letters, and reassembling those letters into the words our cells are needing.

So when people are referring to a "complete" protein they are referring to the amino acid profile those respective proteins offer. A complete protein offers all the amino acids our body can't provide on its own, or in other words, all the essential amino acids. These essential amino acids in turn give our body the ability to craft any protein that our cells see fit.

Where can one find complete proteins?

• Moringa oleifera
• Beef
• Milk
• Egg
• Soy
• Seafood
• Quinoa

FACTS & FINDINGS WITH DR. PLANT: EPHEDRA NEVADENSIS BY DR. JOSHUA PLANT

Dr. Plant helps us better understand Ephedra nevadensis: What is it, and is it okay to consume?

When we hear Ephedra we think back to about 15 years ago when the media and government spoke about its dangers. I want to explain a little bit about Ephedra nevadensis and how this is completely different than the Ephedra that was banned ~15 years ago.

When news agencies spoke about Ephedra 15 years ago, they were referring to a compound called "Ephedra Alkaloids" (see picture). That compound is found in a botanical called Ma Huang. Thus the compound Ephedra was mentioned because it was the active ingredient, but the actual name of the botanical it is found in is called Ma Huang.

Ephedra nevadensis on the other hand is a botanical name, and isn't referring to the compounds. In fact, numerous studies have shown that Ephedra nevadensis does not contain any Ephedra Alkaloids, and is therefore both safe and legal to sell. It just happens to have the unfortunate circumstance of having a name similar to that which was found to be a buzz word 15 years ago. It is like the unfortunate circumstance of people who have the name Katrina or Andrew, and then a hurricane is given the same name.

In short, Ephedra nevadensis is safe and legal to consume. It in no way contains Ephedra alkaloids, the compound found in the botanical Ma Huang.

A little highlight on the botanical: It grows in the deserts of the western U.S., and has been consumed for hundreds/thousands of years to help remove the buildup of mucus in our airways. Thus by supplementing with Ephedra nevadensis individuals may often feel an increase of energy because they are more effectively able to get the oxygen their body needs by clearing the congestion/pollution that has built up in their airway, which limits oxygen intake. You can find Ephedra nevadensis in products like Zija's XM+ Energy Mix and XM3 Energy Drink.

ZIJA INTERNATIONAL KOREA GRAND OPENING EVENT

Join us in Seoul for the grand opening launch of Zija International in South Korea!

We'll share the vision and opportunity that lie ahead for Zija Nation in South Korea. You'll also be the first to hear the latest and greatest announcements, be part of the launch of new products, receive training from keynote speakers and local leaders, and help us recognize those who are already succeeding at building a business in Korea.

DATE: March 28, 2015

TIME: 14:00 pm - 18:00 p.m. (Korea Time)

LOCATION: COEX Auditorium (3fl.)(COEX, World Trade Center Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-731, Korea)

SPEAKERS: Ken Brailsford, Founder, Rodney Larsen, President and CEO, Cathy Yeates, Vice President of New Market Development, Dr. Joshua Plant, Vice President of Research and Development, Bryant Eggett, Regional Director of Southeast Asia and Korea, and key field leaders including David Moses, Joel McNinch, Takashi Ichikawa, and Thomas Waggoner.

REGISTRATION: Individual registration costs 10,000 KRW ($10 USD). Buy tickets in bulk for a discount—10 tickets for 80,000 KRW (20% discount) or 50 tickets for 350,000 KRW (30% discount). Pay by cash only at the Zija office in Seoul from March 9-21. Purchase early as ticket quantities are limited, and you must have a ticket to access to event. Unless you get the ticket, you cannot get access to the event.

CONTACT: Korea Customer Service, Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Korea Time). Dial 080-808-0420 (82-80-808-0420)

Part 3 of 3 on the Weight Management System: Detoxification by DR. JOSHUA PLANT

The first two parts of this series focused on nutrition and suppression to limit the conversion of calories into fat. Today's section focuses on helping to convert the fat you already have, back into usable calories by detoxifying your body.

Lipolysis is the process of converting fat into usable macromolecules, which enter into the bloodstream, and then eventually absorbed into cells. Lipolysis, though great in converting fat into usable energy, is also a waste generating process. In fact, as we convert fat into usable macromolecules, numerous waste products are produced; this ranges from uric acid to carbon dioxide. 

When our body needs energy, it wants to convert our stored fat into usable calories. However, if our body is filled with toxins it will safeguard itself by not adding to the toxin pool, or in other words our body won't poison itself by burning fat. Therefore, the rate of fat metabolization is dependent upon the rate we detoxify our waste.

In summary, the weight management system allows individuals to first "grease" the energy pathway through nutrition; second, limit the abundance of unused calories through suppression; and finally, accelerate the rate of lipolysis through detoxification.

Part 2 of 3 on Weight Management: Suppression by DR. JOSHUA PLANT

Yesterday, I posted on the first pathway that needs to be addressed to promote a healthy weight, namely, Nutrition. Today, I am posting on the second pathway, Suppression.

As mentioned yesterday, calories have one of two roads to travel. Calories can either be converted into energy (nutrient dependent pathway), or they can be converted into fat (nutrient independent pathway). When nutrition is abundant, calories are more likely to go to down the energy pathway.

However, even though we may have an abundance of nutrition in our diet, if we are eating too many calories, those excess calories will be converted into fat. This brings me to the second part of this series...Suppression of caloric intake.

An effective weight management system needs to incorporate a regimen that promotes moderate caloric intake. In fact, scientist have shown that approximately every 3,500 excess calories we consume equates to a single pound of fat. 

How do we suppress our caloric intake? 

1) Choose foods that have a long satiating ability. Foods that are enriched in protein and fiber usually fall into this category.

2) Avoid simple carbohydrates. When our blood sugar levels rise, our body responds with an insulin release. Insulin is the key that opens the door to the fat cells, allowing the excess sugar to enter into the fat cell and be converted into fat. Therefore, when consuming your calories make sure they are limited in simple carbohydrates, which will stimulate an insulin response.

3) Exercise. Exercise has been shown to not only promote caloric burning, but also diminish the desire for caloric intake.

4) Eat a healthy breakfast. Studies have shown that when individuals have a healthy breakfast they consume less calories throughout the day compared to individuals who skipped their breakfast.

5) Supplement with appetite suppressing herbs and botanicals. With so many food companies engineering their advertisements and food to make you want to eat, it is impossible to do it alone. Supplement with certain botanicals and essential oils, such as: Green tea, Moringa, grapefruit essential oil, and several others that help satiate the appetite.

In summary, look to supplement your body with nutrition, but also suppress your desire for caloric intake, because nutrition without suppression usually won't promote the results of nutrition and suppression together.

HOW MORINGA FROM ZIJA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CAN HELP YOU ESCAPE THE "40 YEAR PLAN"

Have You Heard of the “40 Year Plan”?

Go to school AND get a good education

Get a good paying job AND work for the same company for 40 years

Retire with a gold watch and a pension… and enjoy your golden years!

Sounds great!

There’s just one problem . . . Having a J-O-B and Trading Time For Dollars, Referred to as “The 40 Year Plan”, Does Not Work!

In Fact, It Never Has Worked!

At the age of 65 After Working 40 years or More For Someone Else,

Out of every 100 people Only 1 is considered wealthy

Only 4 are financially independent

95 are either dead, dead broke, still working, or dependant upon family, friends, charity, or the government for financial assistance!

Will You Be a Part of the 5% Club or Will You Be One of the 95 Percenters at Retirement Age?

Here’s What You Can Expect If You’re an Employee and Work For Someone Else!

* No job security in today’s world due to the economy, competition, and globalization! (Downsizing-Layoffs-Hiring Freezes) are the norm!

* The average person will change jobs 7 times during their working life!

* Pensions have been reduced or are nearly non-existent!

* Benefits such as health insurance are being reduced or eliminated!

* You only get paid for the hours you work (40 or 50 hours a week), but your bills, debts, and interest on loans are accumulating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (168 Hours a Week!)

* If something happens to you and you cannot work, you don’t earn any income!

* The day you stop working is the day you stop getting paid!

* The Bottom Line: Having a Job is Dangerous to Your Wealth!

You Need a “Plan B Today!” 

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MORINGA FROM ZIJA FACTS & FINDINGS WITH DR. PLANT: SUPPLEMENT MANUFACTURING

Welcome to the first edition of Facts and Findings with Dr. Plant, where we will post informative shorts created by Zija's Vice President of Research and Development, Dr. Joshua Plant.

The state of New York is claiming that many big retailers are selling bogus supplements. Many of the supplements sold from these retailers claim to have a specific herb (e.g. ginseng), but when tested found none of the herb present. Additionally, the products were often filled with rice flower or other common fillers. Unfortunately, this problem is wide spread in the supplement industry. Nonetheless, there are truly independent 3rd party organizations that vet your manufacturing to ensure the highest quality standards are met, including meeting the claims that you have on your label.

Zija International has gone above industry norms to safeguard its manufacturing and product integrity by receiving the independent 3rd party certification of the NSF.

NSF certified facilities voluntarily receive audits that monitor a plethora of processes to ensure that which is being claimed on the packaging is being met. Some of these processes include: FTIR, HPLC, ICPMS, GCMS or LCMS. All of these highly sensitive instruments are able to quantify and measure the integrity of the product based upon that which is claimed on the label.

Additionally, other steps such as microbiological, pesticide and heavy metal tests are done to ensure not only that we put in our products that which we are claiming, but also that proper sterility and contamination benchmarks are also met.

Are the supplements you purchase manufactured in an independently vetted environment?