Ever wonder what germs are? They are Microorganisms called pathogens which harbor a specific infectious agent. They are also known as biological agents such as bacteria, virus, prion, fungus, or biological toxins that cause disease.[1][2][3]

There are several ways whereby germs can invade your body; the air, bodily contact, blood exchange or the food we eat. Each has its own time frame for manifestation.
Soil contamination has the longest or most persistent potential for harboring germs other than your warm body. Once germs reach the body either through the nose, skin, gastrointestinal tract or body fluids, it is only a matter of time before they are eradicated by our immune system or surface through symptoms.

The good news is that your body contains many natural orders of defense against some of the common germs (such as Pneumocystis pneumonia) in the form of the human immune system and by some “helpful” bacteria present in your body’s normal flora (good bacteria). However, if your immune system or “good” bacteria is or becomes damaged in any way (by chemotherapy, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or antibiotics to name a few), germs such as bacteria that were being held at bay can proliferate and cause harm to your body. Such cases are called opportunistic infection.
In the past some germs, such as the bacterium which may have caused the Black Plague, the Variola virus, have been responsible for massive numbers of casualties and have had numerous effects on afflicted groups. Of particular note in modern times is the HIV virus, which is known to have infected several million humans globally, along with the Influenza virus.

While many medical advances have been made today to safeguard against infection by germs, through the use of vaccination, antibiotics, and fungicide, germs continue to threaten human life. While social advances such as food safety, Dietary Supplement safety, hygiene, and water treatment have reduced the threat from some germs, some still remain. It should also be mentioned that not all germs are bad or negative.

As recently as 1-3-11 we hear about germs in the news. The latest news is centered on “Germs found in Restaurants.” What a surprise!  Of course, germs are everywhere and have been since the beginning of time. Ever wondered what those “Big Letters” in the windows of restaurants mean? This is a letter-grading system set by the health & sanitation departments in most cities. Customers may find any of three grades in the window: a favorable “A,” passing “B” or disastrous “C.”

Giving consumers more information will help make our restaurants safer and cleaner. The signs just might be an indication of where certain germs may be lurking, so pay attention. Los Angeles, which has used a similar evaluation method for more than a decade now, has seen a 13 percent decline in food-borne illnesses because of this letter grading system.
The top 5 most popular areas germs are spread throughout the year are:

• Hospitals
• Airplanes
• Buses
• Door handles & counter tops
• Money exchange.

As you see it’s not always altogether possible to avoid germs. The best way is to avoid them is to:

• Wash your hands regularly
• Use hand sanitizers whenever appropriate
• Take Vitamin D3 (5,000 UI approx.) daily
• Get plenty of rest

If you think you have come in contact with germs such as flu, colds, even food poisoning etc…or would like to increase your odds of not getting them-Use

• The Original Olive Leaf Extract
• Beta 1, 3-D Glucan

They both are used historically for such.  Check out our new discounts for 2011 and order yours today.

Best of health to you in this New Year!

References:

1. [1] http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6383.
2. [2] http://www.metapathogen.com
3. [3] The prion diseases Stanley B. Prusiner, Scientific American

I am Tricia Meteer, professional photographer, artist & entrepreneur. I have a secret to share with you and I didn’t expect to find it at work.

It all started seven months ago. I was an executive with Origins and the Estee Lauder Corporation; hopping from one airplane to the next, crisscrossing time zones and hardly getting enough sleep. If you’re working for a living you can probably identify with this and how hard it is to balance a social and family life without feeling like a ping pong ball.

This combination was constantly fatiguing me as I would have to arrive on location with a smile on my face, ready to motivate, educate & lead 50+ employees then work with the clients too. To say the least my life was challenging and keeping stress in check became part of my life’s everyday diet.

It wasn’t until Origins developed a wonderful new skin care collection called Youthtopia that I began hearing about Rhodiola rosea. Just before Origins launched the product we were each given a bottle of Ameriden’s Rhodiola rosea product called Rosavin Plus. It was first on the market in the US and well researched by doctors Richard P. Brown & Patricia Gerbarg who had used it in their medical case studies for over five years. My life was about to change for the better! I have to admit, I was skeptical.

Soon all of us at Origins were experiencing the wonderful effects of this adaptive herb both physically & mentally. Wow! What a difference it made! Rosavin Plus became my secret stress buster and I still use it to this very day.

Like so many, I became confident that life would continue as usual until I was faced with a work change brought on by the times we live in. Origins had been my life for 9 years. Little did I know the change in work would allow me to become the artist I was always meant to be.

Today I am an entrepreneur, owning a fine art and portrait photography company called Equinox Photo, based in Fallbrook, California. I balance my work with riding & training my young horses.  Part of my photo client base consists of the equestrian community and I am once again involved in traveling to shows and maneuvering around 1200 pound horses with riders on challenging courses to get those prestigious shots. What a great career change, but not without some adjustments.

Like many artists, I found myself most creative late at night. The switch in professions caused me to experience fatigue in a whole different way, especially when I often have to work extremely long days. It was then that I decided to try another Ameriden product called EZ energy, which still contained my secret ingredient (Rhodiola rosea) plus four other Adaptogens. After the first day I felt like the energizer bunny, it gave me the extra stamina and boost my body needed and to be completely honest I became more focused and ready for anything my new career threw my way.

My stamina increased so much that my husband who was training for a triathlon, took notice and gave it a try hoping to boost his workout level. Not only did his workouts improve, but also his recovery time dropped with better results. EZ Energy came through for both of us.

I love EZ Energy because it does not give me the usual jitters that come with so many energy supplements on the market. This is essential for me since a steady hand, clear mind, & quick reaction time are a must in fine art photography! We usually shoot on outside locations, which involve hauling heavy and sometimes bulky equipment to beautiful and remote places like cliffs or isolated beaches. You’ll find me frequently in the water, all for the sake of art, but no worries I still take my secrets with me. Rosavin Plus & EZ Energy should be in every professional’s bag!

Thanks Ameriden!

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