Amazing Body

The Amazing Body

Cells perform all the processes we need to live - such as breathing, digesting, and moving. It is these smallest structures of the body that define life. From single cells to tissues to organs to support structures, the organization of cells forms body systems. A body system is a group of tissues and organs that works together to manage specific body functions, which, in turn, control a specific aspect of our health. For example, the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and intestines form the digestive system, which transforms the foods we eat into nutrients and energy. How these systems and their components function - both independently and synergistically - determines our health.

There are many different ways to categorize body systems. We have chosen to organize them into five systems, plus categories for overall health; concerns unique to men, women, and seniors; and general lifestyle.

The five systems are the digestive-eliminatory system, the cardiovascular system, the immuno-respiratory system, the nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system (including the skin). Learning the basic functions of these systems, the disorders that affect them, and the risk factors for these disorders will help us take better care of our bodies. Learning how to support these systems through lifestyle choices and supplementation is key to finding solutions to health concerns and to living well.

Living well

Although we define body systems as separate entities, they work together. To live well, we must realize this interdependence. If our body systems are not in balance, we risk losing our health. Very often, health problems stem from this imbalance and not from the malfunction of just one body system. One example of this phenomenon could be a problem many of us have - lack of energy. We cannot say that the malfunction of any one system is the cause of this; rather, it could be minor problems and an imbalance among a number of systems.

Three simple steps to living well:

1) Eliminate the lifestyle choices that result in ingesting poisons: unhealthy foods, food additives, impure water, and exposure (if you can) to polluted air. This first step toward living well is flushing the poisons out of our bodies, which is known as detoxification.

Nearly all health disorders are related to poor lifestyle choices. These choices include smoking, alcohol and drug abuse (legal and illegal), poor sleep patterns, stress, environmental factors, and the "standard" diet for many of us - a diet high in unhealthy fats (which may include cholesterol), sugars, and processed foods and low in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and other complex carbohydrates.

2) Replenish your body by living the Healthy Cell Concept™:

Follow a diet consisting of natural, healthy foods - one that is low in fat (but includes the essential or "good" fats), processed foods, and sugar, and high in pure water, juices, complex carbohydrates (grains), fiber, fruits, and vegetables.
Use AIM Herbal Fiberblend® and the AIM Garden Trio® - Barleylife® (green juice), AIM Just Carrots® (carrot juice), and AIM Redibeets® (beet juice).

AIM Herbal Fiberblend® is important in helping you with the first step of flushing the poisons out of your body. It contains the soluble fiber psyllium and a combination of cleansing herbs for effective and easy detoxification. The AIM Garden Trio® provides you with the nutrients you need to nurture your cells and to be sure they get proper cell food.

Get exercise appropriate to your level of fitness.
Limit alcohol consumption and don’t smoke.
Avoid pollutants when possible.
Foster a healthy attitude in all aspects of your life.

3) Supplement wisely when necessary. The Healthy Cell Concept™ provides what we need to remain healthy. However, there are situations in which further action is needed. For example, if you believe your digestive health is not what it should be, you may wish to try supplements targeting to this system. If you are in an overly polluted environment in which free radicals are targeting your cells, you may need special antioxidants. (Free radicals damage cells and are kept in check by antioxidants.) If you feel a need to boost your immune system during the winter months, look for supplements that are a safe and natural way to boost your fighter cells.