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Benefits
Features
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Proven
herbal formula
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Most
cost-effective combination
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Has high
content of soluble fiber
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Top
quality-control standards in the industry
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16-oz canisters
(raspberry and cinnamon)
- 12-oz canister (lemon)
AIMHerbal
Fiberblend®
AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® is a mixture of fiber and herbs that has been
specially formulated for maximum contribution to the daily
diet. More than 20 years of research and personal use went
into the development of AIMHerbal Fiberblend®.
AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® is an exclusive formulation available only
through AIM Members.
Benefits of
fiber
A variety of epidemiological
(disease and population) studies have found that in
populations with high-fiber diets, the incidences of colon
cancer, appendicitis, and diverticulosis are very low.
Industrialized countries, which largely have diets high in
fat and low in fiber, have high incidences of these
diseases.
Fiber has long been
recognized as one of the best food ingredients for
maintaining regularity and preventing constipation.
Consuming fiber reduces transit time and results in a more
thorough evacuation of waste materials.
Because fiber may
cause starches and sugars to be absorbed more slowly into
the bloodstream, the amount of glucose in the blood is
reduced and so is the work required of the pancreas in
producing insulin.
Water-soluble fiber
may lower cholesterol. This is because fiber removes bile
acids from the body, and bile acids are made from
cholesterol. In order to replace the bile acids lost to
fiber, the body pulls more cholesterol out of the blood.
This lowers cholesterol. However, not all water-soluble
fiber does this. The fiber found in oat bran, legumes, and
psyllium does. Studies reported by Kellogg indicate that a
daily intake of 10 grams of psyllium may lower cholesterol
by as much as 15 percent.
Because fiber is
low in calories, it can be added to your diet, providing a
greater feeling of satiety without significantly increasing
your caloric intake. In other words, you may find yourself
eating less. This is beneficial in weight-loss programs.
Cleansing, detox, and herbs
The concept of body
cleansing has been with us for centuries; simply put, this
means that various parts of the body must be in harmony, and
if they are not, sickness develops. This harmony was
traditionally achieved through diet, internal medicine,
purging, vomiting, bleeding, cupping, and other methods.
Today, many health
practitioners recognize the importance of keeping the body
in harmony; it is often referred to as cleansing or
detoxification. Many health practitioners believe that this
is particularly important today, as our world is becoming
increasingly polluted with toxins found in the environment
and in the foods we eat.
Why cleanse?
Toxins undermine our health. Elson
Haas, M.D., in his book Staying Healthy with Nutrition,
defines a toxin simply as "any substance that creates
irritating and/or harmful effects in the body, undermining
our health or stressing our biochemical or organ
functions."
More specifically,
a body overloaded with toxins can result in a number of
symptoms. These include constipation, stomach bloat, poor
digestion, gas, fatigue, weight gain, excessive mucus, poor
concentration, headaches, poor skin, poor memory,
depression, body odor, and bad breath.
Some health
practitioners relate toxins to specific diseases. R.A. Buist,
M.D., (International Clinical Nutrition; 1988; 8:4)
states that chronic fatigue syndrome may be related to toxin
exposure. Multiple chemical sensitivity and fibromyalgia
(muscle and joint pain) may also be environment-related
diseases. Indeed, there is a new medical category, clinical
ecology, which deals exclusively with how toxins in the
environment affect our health.
Cleansing
The body does have
a system in place for detoxifying these harmful toxins. The
most important cleansing organ is the liver. Eliminative
channels include the bowels (the digestive system), kidneys,
skin, lungs, and lymphatic system.
When the body is
doing its job, and is not overburdened with toxins, the
blood carries toxins to the liver, which uses enzymes to
detoxify the harmful substances. They are rendered harmless
or converted into a water-soluble form that is then
eliminated via the urine or feces.
Unfortunately, this
system can handle only so many toxins and was designed for
"natural" toxins, not the man-made ones we have to
deal with today. For example, protection against an age-old
toxin—alcohol—is built into our genes. One gene codes an
enzyme to convert alcohol into substances that the body can
use or excrete.
Our body does not,
however, always know how to handle the new toxins in our
lives. It cannot understand how to excrete them, and they
may accumulate to harmful quantities or be converted to odd,
unknown substances that can interfere with metabolism.
According to the textbook Nutrition, Concepts and
Controversies, this can result in cancers or birth
defects.
Today, there are
different ways to cleanse the body. Among these are baths
and hydrotherapy, diet and nutrition, herbs, chelation, and
exercise. Using herbal supplements, often in conjunction
with other methods, is one of the most popular ways to
cleanse the body.
Herbs in
cleansing
Herbs have been
used for cleansing purposes for ages. Herbs are said to
promote cleansing by eliminating toxins from the organs and
systems of the body.
Two thousand to
3,000 years ago, herbal medicine was practiced in both China
and India. About 2,000 years ago, the earliest Chinese
pharmacopoeia, the Pen Tsao, appeared. It tried to
give an authoritative survey of the medicinal preparations
available at the time.
In the West, in the
first century a.d., the pharmaceutical guide De Materia
Medica was written by the Greek physician Dioscorides.
In it, he describes the use of more than 600 different
herbs, as well as 35 animal products and 90 minerals.
In the sixteenth
century the Swiss-born physician Phillipus Aureolus
Paracelsus began to stress the idea that the value of plants
is found in their chemical makeup. In other words, he
invented the idea of "active ingredients."
Scientists began to isolate these ingredients and create
them in the laboratory.
Today, more than 25
percent of prescription drugs are derived from plant
sources. If you add species such as fungus and molds to
this, the number jumps to 50 percent.
Although there is
much personal validation on the benefit of herbs, and herbal
medicines are prescribed in many countries, there have been
few clinical studies on herbs in North America. This is
changing, however. More information about herbs is coming
from Europe, more studies are being conducted on herbs in
North America, and more and more health practitioners are
beginning to use herbs for cleansing and other healthful
purposes.
AIMHerbal
Fiberblend®
Two tablespoons (18
g) of AIMHerbal Fiberblend® contain 12 to 13
grams of fiber—most nutritionists recommend 21 to 35 grams
of fiber a day.
Psyllium, which is
the main fiber source in AIMHerbal Fiberblend®,
has over eight times the bulking power of oat bran. Psyllium
is approximately 75 percent to 80 percent dietary fiber, 60
percent to 70 percent of which is soluble fiber. The herbs
in AIMHerbal Fiberblend® bring you powerful
detoxification effects. Combined, these herbs make AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® one of the most valuable fiber and herb
products available today.
AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® is a professional formulation of herbs in a
convenient, easy-to-use powder. No grinding and mixing herbs
yourself! It is available in lemon, cinnamon, and raspberry
flavors.
Ingredients
The ingredients in AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® work together to help your body help itself.
Following are the names of the herbal ingredients. Depending
on the flavor, AIMHerbal Fiberblend® also
contains natural cinnamon, raspberry, or lemon flavoring;
paprika, capsicum, or stevia.
Alfalfa - Medicago
sativa
Black walnut hulls - Juglans nigra
Cascara sagrada - Rhamnus purshiana
Hibiscus flower - Hibiscus sabdariffa
Irish moss - Chondrus crispus
Licorice root - Glycyrrhiza glabra
Marshmallow root - Althaea officinalis
Mullein - Verbascum thapsus
Oatstraw - Avena sativa
Passionflower - Passiflora incarnata
Psyllium - Plantago ovata
Pumpkin seeds - Cucurbita pepo
Shavegrass - Equisetum arvense
Slippery elm bark - Ulmus rubra
Stevia - Stevia rebaudiana
Violet - Viola odorata
Witch hazel - Hamamelis virginiana
Yucca - Yucca schidigera/Yucca brevifolia
How to use AIM Herbal Fiberblend®
Since most people
consume less fiber per day than is recommended, you should
start out with one-teaspoon (3 g) servings twice a day and
gradually increase, over two weeks, to the recommended
serving. The recommended serving size per day is based on
weight:
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Up to 150
pounds (68 kg): 1 tablespoon (9 g) per day
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150 - 200
pounds (68 - 90 kg): 11/2 tablespoons (14 g) per day
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200 pounds or
more ( 90+ kg): 2 tablespoons (18 g) per day
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Children should
start out with ½ teaspoon (11½ g) per day and
gradually increase to 1 teaspoon (3g) per day.
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Use for 3
months for initial program, then as desired.
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Add AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® to 6 to 8 ounces (approx. 240 ml) of water
or juice. Remember that the more fiber you consume, the
more water you should consume. Drink eight glasses of
water per day while using AIMHerbal
Fiberblend®.
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Take AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® 1 hour before or 30 minutes after taking
Barleylife®, Just Carrots®, or RediBeets®.
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A few people,
notably healthcare providers who have been
occupationally exposed to psyllium dust, may develop a
sensitivity to psyllium, resulting in an allergic
reaction.
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Some of the
herbs in AIMHerbal Fiberblend®, if taken in
large quantities, might not be safe for pregnant or
lactating women. Although none of the herbs in AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® is found in a large quantity, if you are
pregnant or lactating you should consult a health
practitioner.
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If you are
having more than three eliminations per day, you should
reduce the serving size. How much to reduce the serving
size depends on your weight. This may occur because of
differences in metabolism.
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AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® has a shelf life of 3 years, unopened.
Store in a cool, dry place (70°- 75° F; 20.1° - 23.8°
C). Do not refrigerate.
Q & A
How much fiber should I
consume daily? Most
nutritionists recommend 21 to 35 grams a day. A maintenance
diet for diabetics is about 50 grams a day.
Are high-fiber diets good for
everyone? No. Some
advanced diseases of the intestines seem to be aggravated by
high-fiber diets. If you have a colon disease, check with a
health practitioner before beginning a high-fiber diet.
Can high-fiber
diets produce mineral deficiencies or remove
"good" bacteria? Although
research continues on this question, the most recent studies
indicate that fiber does none of this. In fact, friendly
bacteria actually feed on fiber and thrive on a high-fiber
diet.
Can AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® be habit forming?
No. None of the constituents of AIMHerbal
Fiberblend® is habit forming. However, if you stop taking
it, you will need to replace the fiber by eating more
natural fibers because your body will have grown accustomed
to the amount of bulking fiber in AIMHerbal
Fiberblend®. If you do not replace it, you may experience
some constipation or irregularity as your body adjusts.
Suggested reading
Fiber
Jensen, Bernard. Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel
Management. Escondido, CA: Bernard Jensen. 1981. (619)
749-2727.
Lorenzani, Shirley S. Dietary
Fiber. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, Inc. 1988.
Schumacher, Teresa, and Toni
Schumacher Lund. Cleansing the Body and the Colon for a
Happier and Healthier You. St. George, UT. 1987. (801)
673-8848.
Herbs
Castleman, Michael. The Healing Herbs. Emmaus, PA:
Rodale Press. 1991.
Lust, John. The Herb Book.
New York: Bantam Books. 1974.
Ody, Penelope. The Complete
Medicinal Herbal. New York: Dorling Kindersley. 1993.
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