Guaranteed, you know someone, most likely many people, who suffer from IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but chances are you and quite possibly even they themselves, have no idea. It is believed that IBS affects anywhere from 25 million and 45 million people in the United States, with an exact number impossible to determine as so many cases simply go unreported.

This quite common disorder affects the large intestine (colon) and often causes abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. The exact cause is unknown, but the symptoms may result from the way the gut, brain and nervous system interact, and involve problems with contractions in the muscles of the colon.

Thankfully, despite these uncomfortable symptoms, IBS does not cause permanent damage to your colon.

While this long-term condition has known cure to date, individual symptoms can certainly be treated through simple diet and lifestyle changes, the addition of a proven probiotic, or even, in the absolute worst cases, medications.

Interesting IBS facts…

• More women than men are affected, by a ratio of two to one.
• Most people affected by IBS are under the age of 50.
• IBS is second to the common cold as a cause of  absenteeism from work.
• Stress does not cause IBS, but can worsen or trigger symptoms.
• IBS is unpredictable; symptoms vary and are sometimes contradictory.
• The impact of IBS can range from mild inconvenience to extreme debilitation. People with moderate to severe IBS must struggle with symptoms    that often impair their physical, emotional, economic, educational and social well-being.

We make a very strong recommendation to our clients that they include AdvoCare Probiotic Restore Ultra to their daily routine if they find themselves suffering from any of the symptoms associated with IBS! This single addition has significant impacts in almost every case and can make dealing with IBS much easier.

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It is simply impossible to get all the nutrients, in the proper amounts, from the foods we eat today so if you are not using nutritional supplementation, in some form, you are not doing what you need to do to fill in your nutritional gaps, thus limiting your levels of health and wellness.

This does not mean that everyone requires the same things, or certainly not the same amounts, but let’s look at just one nutritional supplement that 99% of the population should be taking in daily, Omegas-3 Fatty Acids.

It has been proven that it is impossible to take in the recommeded doses of Omegas through food alone. Sure, you could eat enough fish, but to do so, your fat intake would be through the roof and unhealthy! Not to mention, extremely expensive!

And even as important, the quality of the Omegas! Look, as with anything in life, you get quality or quantity, but never both! You can’t by a Hyndaui and expect to get the same quality as a Lexus right? Of course not!

The same thing holds true with food and nutritional supplementation as well. If you are buying 1000 omega pills for $19, I can guarantee you, the quality is absolutely poor and possibly even dangerous.

It is well worth your long-term health to spend a few cents more per serving today on a high quality nutritional supplement, than to have to deal with illness and prescription medications for the rest of your life!

Lastly, when I say Omegas are required for nearly everyone, I mean literally nearly everyone say over the age of three! Your children should also be getting the right amounts of Omega intake for optimal cognitive development and function. It has been proven over and over now!

Since most kids do not routinely eat fish, and again, since they would have to be eating quite a bit to benefit their development, Purple Champs are, in our opinion, the best option available today for kids!

Kids love them, parents appreciate them and it beats the handing them Skittles!

Do not downplay the importance of supplementation for you or your family! You will notice a measureable difference in your energy levels, focus, function, etc. if you simply do a few things to fill in your inevitable nutritional gaps!

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Irrelevant of the use of hCG, anything that recommends such a restriction in daily caloric intake is unhealthy and the hCG diet does just that, with merely a 500 calorie per day recommendation, a near starvation diet.

Anyone who has taken part in a severe a calorie restricted diet already knows the pitfalls associated with such programs. Not only does one deal with all of the negative aspects that arise during such caloric restricted periods, more often than not, weight gain upon completion of the program, often exceeds what may have been lost once during.

Research has shown time and again this yo-yo type dieting, is in fact, more harmful to the body then simply maintaining an overweight status without the loss and gain.

The premise behind the hCG claims is that the “diet” curbs your appetite by making your body think that it is in fact pregnant, and in doing so increases your body’s fat burning as though there were a fetus present.

ABC news recently contacted more than 20 medical experts who’ve vehmentitly denied these claims. They say not only has hCG not been proven effective, as there is absolutely no medical evidence to support it’s weight loss claims, but more importantly, the health risks associated with the hCG diet includes such things as blood clots, pulmonary embolism, depression and headaches, and far outweigh the potential short-term benefits.

Dr. David Katz, Director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center says, “This isn’t just nonsense, this is dangerous! Go on the hCG diet, I think you’re playing Russian roulette with your health and maybe even your life.”

While the use of hCG for such purposes is in fact still legal, it is important to note that even the FDA does not approve of such use for weight loss as research has proven it to be not only ineffectual, but also dangerous. The homeopathic version of hCG is not only not recommended, it is not even recognized by the FDA, which is very telling in and of itself.

At nearly a 70% obesity rate in this country, there is no doubt a desire for so many to lose the unwanted weight they currently carry. While this is absolutely understandable, it is in no way acceptable to jeopardize your health or well-being on such an unproven, potentially dangerous option.

Find and take part in complete, healthy diet, exercise and supplementation programs that have years of history and success rates, such as the 24 Day Challenge by AdvoCare.

AdvoCare’s challenge not only works, but it teaches its participants how to live a healthy lifestyle indefinitely, through the free coaching provided throughout.

With an 18 year history, it is easy to see why a company such as AdvoCare has been the choice of elite amateur and professional athletes alike, and how it has now become the choice for more and more individuals looking to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle.

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Organization dedicated to the support of college football players in need

Carrollton, TX, Jan. 11, 2011 – AdvoCare provides the founding grant to help establish the College Football Assistance Fund (CFAF). CFAF is dedicated to the support of football players who have sustained serious injuries through college football.

The organization was established in 2010 by a group of collegiate coaches and athletic administrators concerned about the limited resources available to injured football players. Assistance will be provided to aid in medical costs for these athletes.

With its strong tie to the athletic community, AdvoCare is proud to be the founding sponsor of the CFAF.

“As we continue to grow and build on our relationships with athletes, coaches and sports medicine professionals, we are honored to help establish this organization to ease the burden of medical cost for these players and their families,” AdvoCare President and CEO Richard Wright said.

There is a defined need for the mission of CFAF. More than twenty thousand college football injuries occur each year. The average medical cost for the most common injury — knee injury — is more than $10,000. The costs associated with neck and spinal cord injuries are dramatically more.

“We are very grateful to our good friends at AdvoCare International for providing the founding grant to help establish the CFAF. We are very proud of this association and look forward to working with them on this meaningful endeavor,” said Marques Fitch, Director of Development CFAF.
About AdvoCare International, LP

AdvoCare International, LP is an award-winning, premier health and wellness company headquartered in Carrollton, TX, that offers more than 70 exclusive nutritional and skincare products and a business opportunity that empowers individuals to explore their ultimate potential.

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You have seen or read the horror stories. Everyone knows someone who has done this diet or that diet, losing some weight, only to put it all back on, if not more. And let’s be honest, the gym setting is not for everyone. This is why the Challenge provides results! It can be altered to meet your goals, lifestyle and schedule and more importantly, it has been proven to work for almost two decades now.

Year after year, people are constantly making promises to themselves and their loved ones to better their personal health and wellness. Unfortunately, all too often, many fail to follow through and reach their goals due to a lack time, lack knowledge, or lack of support. Wouldn’t you absolutely love to have the time, knowledge and support, as well as, be able to save some money, while bettering the way you look and feel?

Our 24 Day Challenge allows us to provide anyone, anywhere with everything they need to achieve better overall health, more natural energy, better weight management, an enhanced immune system, improved digestion and nutrient absorption, through a simple, real-world program that provides convenience and savings.

By filling in the nutritional gaps that every single one of us has with a typical daily diet, we are able to achieve amazing results with our Challenge participants and do so, while coaching and supporting them throughout.

Convenience is Key
By now, almost everyone has heard of the importance of such things as eating smaller more frequent meals or drinking more water each day. Unfortunately, while society on a whole knows what it should be doing, actually doing it is the problem. Why? Convenience. Or to be more specific, the lack there of. During the 24 Day Challenge, you will be provided with extremely convenient meals and snacks, all the nutritional solutions you need to increase your body’s natural metabolism and rid itself of the unwanted toxins and weight that we all accumulate. in addition, and most importantly, you will receive FREE coaching throughout, providing you with the support system necessary to reach your goals.

Quality is Unmatched
Your 24 Day Challenge will give you the same nutritional solutions used by some of the world’s most elite athletes. While you may not think this is important, it should be for one reason only; quality. If amateur and professionals athletes in every sport are able to use the same solutions provided in your 24 Day Challenge, you can rest assured, they are safe for you and your family. To us, this is the most important part of what we are able to provide.

Saving Money is a Bonus
Believe it or not, it has been proven over and over, eating healthy is cheaper than not. On average, the typical American spends $12-$15 per day on “food”, “drink” or “snack”. When you consider that your 24 Day Challenge will almost cut that cost in half, it becomes an absolute no-brainer. This does not take into account the FREE coaching you are receiving, nor does it consider what this will do for your long-term healthcare costs.

Isn’t it time you rid yourself of excuses and do what you need to do for you? There is no need to follow some crazy, off the wall “diet” or spend thousands of dollars on personal training. All you have to do is give us a chance to make you one of the thousands of AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge success stories.

Now, if you have any interest at all, you undoubtedly still have questions. We would not want it or expect any other way. For this reason, simply do nothing more than contact us as soon as possible to setup and ABSOLUTELY FREE CONSULTATION.

Our goal is your results! Your results will inevitably lead to your happiness and hopefully referrals! We look to create success, not sales!

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It’s that time of year again…..the one where we spend so much time trying to find just the right gift to tell those we love, just how much we care! And, for most of us, this time of year causes us to think just a little bit more, about those we care so much about! Since this is the case, why not do something a little different this year?

Why not show those you love just how important they are to you! Show them just how much you care for them and how much them being around means!

There is no greater gift, than being able to give better health!

There is no way to show someone how much you care, than to be able to show them how important their wellness means to you!

We work very hard to give better health and wellness to our clients year-round, but each year, during the holidays, we pride ourselves on being able to help our clients, family and friends, help others as well.

Take the time to think about this……”How much money is literally wasted on gifts every single year? Gifts that serve no real purpose or provide no real benefit! Consider what you stick in stockings if you still stuff them.”

Here is the one absolute we know….”People don’t realize just how bad they feel, until they feel better!”

You have a chance to be a part of making someone feel better….for a lifetime, instead of just for a day!

The All New Bowl Berry Slam is Our Spotlight Special Right Now – An Excellent Gift Option

Learn more about Bowl Berry Slam Here

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It’s almost that time of year again! You know the one….we do it every single year!

Resolution time! Right? New Year’s! The time of year, each year, where we are allowed to lie to ourselves, over and over, about the same exact thing….EVERY YEAR!

You know what we’re talking about!

Everyone knows someone who does this…..

“This year, on the 1st, well the 2nd because that’s Monday, I’m going to get serious about getting back into shape and dropping these extra 20 pounds! Yeah I know last year I said the same thing, but last year, remember, a week into the new year, I caught a cold and then I started working that extra 15 minutes, two days a week and …”

Same ole story…..

Why? Easy! Two things!

People fail every single year to reach their health and wellness goals for only two reasons…they lack the proper plan and they lack the support they need!

It can be different this year for you or for those you know!

Thousands of people are getting amazing results on the 24 Day Challenge and the reason is simple really….CONVENIENCE!

There are a number of ways to reach your fitness goals but, in reality, if they are not convenient and simple….nobody is going to stick to them!

Unfortunately, that’s the cold, hard truth!

The AdvoCare Challenge makes living a healthy lifestyle very convenient, very simple and, best of all, support is provided throughout!

If any of the above makes sense or sounds familiar, take a look now and just see the results being achieved!

Learn more about the 24 Day Challenge now!

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Click Here To Support Lauren’s Run

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) offers hands-on training unlike any other program. You’ll get more help than with other charities, gyms, online training programs or sports clubs. We’re an established network of coaches, mentors and teammates, built by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society over the past 22 years.

We set your training regimen. We advise you on nutrition and injury prevention. We hold weekly team workouts to encourage one another and stay on track.

TNT trains for events around the country and abroad. Challenge yourself to complete a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, hiking event or 100 mile bike ride. Pick the event that suits you. Travel to a destination with your team for a weekend. Or gear up for a local event closer to home.

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By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The FDA issued a letter Friday to 30 beverage manufacturers, giving them 30 days to provide evidence that the combination of caffeine and alcohol is safe.

“Today the FDA has listed caffeine only as an ingredient for use in soft drinks,” said Deputy Commissioner Dr. Joshua Sharfstein. “The agency has not approved caffeine for use in alcoholic beverages.”

FDA officials stressed they have not reached a conclusion about the safety of beverages like Joose and Charge. Instead they are trying to understand the companies’ legal rationale for marketing the products.

“There are some unusual safety questions raised by the addition of caffeine to these alcoholic beverages,” said FDA special adviser Mike Taylor. “So the burden is on the companies to provide evidence that supports the conclusion this use is safe.”

The FDA decided to take action at the urging of state attorneys general from New York, California, Maryland and 14 other states, who contend the drinks appeal to underage drinkers and encourage reckless behavior. Young adults already are the primary demographic for highly caffeinated drinks like Red Bull.

Larger brewers like Anheuser-Busch already have removed caffeine from their alcoholic energy drinks. Remaining manufacturers include smaller firms like Los Angeles-based Joose Beverage and Portland-based Charge Beverages.

Calls placed to the companies Friday morning were not immediately returned. It was not clear Friday which 30 companies received the FDA letter, which was not immediately available to the press.

The market for caffeinated alcoholic drinks is about 1% of the total beer industry, making its annual sales about $1 billion, said Eric Shepard, executive editor of trade publication Beer Marketer’s Insights.

The companies could fight back against the FDA request by noting that their products already were approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Shepard said.

However, FDA officials suggested on a call with reporters that the Treasury Department bureau would defer to the FDA on product safety questions. A spokesman for the bureau said the agency requested and fully supports the FDA’s action.

MillerCoors in December agreed to remove caffeine and three other ingredients from Sparks, the top-selling alcoholic energy drink at the time. The company agreed to pay $550,000 to cover the cost of the investigation by 13 state attorneys general.

In June 2008, St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, now Anheuser-Busch InBev, agreed to reformulate its Tilt and Bud Extra drinks to remove the stimulants as part of a settlement with 11 attorneys general.

Consumer health advocates like the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which has filed lawsuits against makers of alcoholic energy drinks, cheered the FDA action.

“These beverages create alert drunks,” said George Hacker, the center’s director for alcohol policy. “People think they can drive, think they can handle things because they’re not feeling impaired, when in fact they are.”

The announcement Friday marks the second time in less than a month that the FDA has taken up an issue championed by Hacker’s group. Three weeks ago, the FDA warned that nutritional logos on groceries are misleading consumers about the actual health benefits of processed foods.

“It’s really refreshing to see government performing its duties once again,” Hacker said.

President Barack Obama tapped FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg and Sharfstein earlier this year to try and restore the agency’s credibility, after a string of bungled food and drug safety issues.

AP Food Industry Writer Emily Fredrix in Milwaukee contributed to this story.

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Just how important is proper nutrition? Extremely! We believe it to be responsible for 80% of the way you look and feel. How often do you see people in your gym, that have been “working out” for months or years with little to no change in the way they appear? Quite often! Why? Simple, they are not putting the necessary emphasis on their nutrition.

In today’s society, with the advances in food preparation and packaging, we unfortunately, have lost quite a bit of the natural nutrients provided in the past due to the processing used now. This might make the foods taste different, possibly even a bit better, but these processing procedures rob us of vital benefits previously found in our food supply. Couple this with the stresses of everyday life and we are all but assured of missing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that we require for proper health and bodily function.

This is where supplementation comes in. It should ABSOLUTELY be a part of everyone’s life, if only for the inclusion of things such as additional Vitamin C, B Vitamins or a Multi. Now, quality? That is where you must be very careful. Quality is very difficult to determine and buying the “on-sale” product week to week or the recommendation made by the sales staff at your local GNC will most likely put you even further behind in your quest for overall health.

Stick with products that are backed by science! Nutritional supplementation does not fall under the FDA’s guidelines, therefore you are blindly hoping that what the label reads, is what is actually included in the product. Not a chance I want to take personally. This reason alone, is one of the most important reasons for our recommendation of AdvoCare products! Tested and certified by Informed Choice, the leading third-party, testing agency in the world. Read more below and take advantage of the efforts AdvoCare has gone to in order to provide for your health and well-being.

CorePlex multivitamin supplement provides a synergistic combination of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and botanicals  to help supply the body with the nutritional components it needs to maintain optimal health.*

While there are many multivitamins on the market today, CorePlex provides a balance of nutrients that assure benefits and optimal absorption that far exceed most other multivitamin supplements on the market.*

Contact us with any questions you may have!

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