GNLD North American Convention Notes

I attended a conference in San Francisco at the end of May, during which there was a doctors panel giving their perspective on how to prevent getting the swine flu or other diseases. This event was a GNLD International North American Convention. GNLD, for those of you who may not know yet, is a primarily whole food supplement company that has been in business for 51 years. They pride themselves in providing us with products based in nature and backed by science. I am a proud distributor of these products and have seen many great health improvements in my friends, family and clients.

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Do c t o r s ’ P a n e l

Friday, May 22, 2009

John Miller was introduced as the mediator for the Doctors’ Panel. He is the longest-serving GNLD employee, with over 40 years under his belt. He started working as a janitor at GNLD to put himself through school and now he is the Vice President of Science & Technology. He, in turn, introduced the members of the Doctors’ Panel.
The Doctors’ Panel consisted of three members of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB): Dr. Fred Hooper, Dr. Arianna Carughi, and Dr. Diane Clayton; and three members (medical doctors) of the Health Professionals Council (HPC): Dr. Harold Moore, Dr. Garry Robel, and Dr. Andre McDonald.
John started the ball rolling by stating that GNLD products have the ability to unlock miracles inside the body and that is something the world needs desperately.
People are wondering what to do to protect themselves in light of the Swine Flu Pandemic. People should actually prepare themselves and make sure their immune systems are strong.
We do this by:

1. Getting enough good quality sleep
2. Exercising regularly
3. Eating a well-balanced, nutrition-rich diet with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains

The things that keep you healthy are the same things that help build your immune system and help you resist disease.
Prepare to be healthy — every day!

[Andrea’s note – from John Miller during gala dinner]
We asked John Miller about the recommendation by some medical professionals during the SARS outbreak to actually stay away from vitamin C and other supplements known to strengthen the immune system. This stemming from the mistaken belief that having a strong immune system is detrimental and increases the risk of contracting SARS or a flu.
Dr. Miller responded that it was people with a confused immune system, which is attacking everything in sight — with an autoimmune disorder — who have been mistaken for people with “strong” immune systems.
He stated that he consulted the World Health Organization (WHO) about this and their response was that their experience with flu pandemics in the past (1918 flu pandemic, for example) confirmed that individuals with the most robust and healthy immune systems were actually the ones who survived!
So the recommendation to stay away from nutrients that could strengthen your immune system is not only preposterous, but downright irresponsible!
Individuals with confused immune systems would actually benefit greatly from improved diets and a GNLD protocol to help balance their immune systems and strengthen them the proper way!
Dr. Fred Hooper was the first of the SAB team to speak. He stated: “The most basic nutrient you can consume, and the most important to your health, is protein.”
When you go back to the basics, the nutrients most necessary for maintaining a healthy body are amino acids (the building blocks of proteins). These amino acids perform many functions in the body — they are needed to make enzymes, some hormones, and for immune system support and repair.
Our NouriShake has complete protein to provide all the tools our bodies need.
NouriShake is a much better choice in the morning than cereal, which can set you up for a blood sugar crash mid-morning.
Dr. Hooper also urged us not to forget our children — make sure they have a good protein source before going to school.

Dr. Harold Moore talked about his experience with children and too many poor quality carbs in the diet.
Dr. Moore urged us to change what we teach our children. Too much poor quality carbs contribute to obesity. We need to lead by example, he said, starting by fixing our own eating habits.
GNLD’s GR2 Control protein shake keeps you in the right glycemic zone, so that there are no blood sugar highs and lows.
Take time to eat the proper things! The top 6 diseases Dr. Moore sees are preventable! If we change our diet, then we can change the outcome!

Dr. Arianna Carughi spoke about the importance of fruits and vegetables.
Dr. Carughi advised us to consume a diet high in fruits and vegetables, particularly carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables.
She said that despite efforts by agencies, like the WHO and American Diabetes Association (ADA), to consume more fruits and vegetables, people are actually eating less. Dr. Carughi shared some statistics:

• Only 1 out of every 10 Americans meet the requirements (5–10 servings per day)
• Potatoes make up the bulk of the vegetable picks [Andrea’s note: with Ketchup coming in second place!]
• Apples, sweetened juices make up the bulk of fruits

Teens, she said, have the lowest intake of fruits and vegetables — and they are actually more exposed to toxins and need to have their immune systems in tip-top shape.
Once more, we were reminded that the best strategy to stay healthy is to have a strong immune system, and one of the more important immune system enhancers is GNLD’s Carotenoid Complex!
Independent studies done by the USDA showed that GNLD’s Carotenoid Complex boosts the number of immune cells and stimulates immune system responsiveness by increasing the number of lymphocytes (our first line of defense) and by increasing the number of natural killer cells (which fight viral infections and cancer).
We all need an abundance of these broad-spectrum phytonutrients that Carotenoid Complex provides!

Dr. Garry Robel provided a medical doctor’s perspective.
Dr. Robel told us that the number 2 cause of death in the Philippines is malnutrition — from not getting enough fruits and vegetables (these are expensive there). This makes people more susceptible to disease.
GNLD’s Carotenoid Complex is one of his favourite products, because it helps counteract this malnutrition problem. Dr. Robel and his patients refer to Carotenoid Complex as the “magic bullet”, in part due to its shape and in part due to its ability to help heal the body.
When his patients start taking Carotenoid Complex, he sees a glow on their faces — their skin conditions improve — and their eyesight improves. Dr. Robel has observed this effect with 6 capsules per day for 3 months.
Dr. Robel recommends Carotenoid Complex to his colleagues to prescribe to patients instead of eye drops for macular degeneration and other eye conditions.
He also told the story of a local urologist, who documented a reduction in prostate gland enlargement by taking GNLD’s Carotenoid Complex. He has seen Stage 2 cancer reversed, stress relieved, and kids’ resistance to infection improved with Carotenoid Complex.
Dr. Robel emphatically closed by saying that GNLD’s Carotenoid Complex has a very unique ability to be a
lifeline for people!

Dr. Diane Clayton talked to us about The Fats of Life!
The nutritional oils are a real hot topic, Dr. Clayton told us. We are getting way too much animal and manmade fats and not enough of the good fats.
Dr. Clayton called fat in our bodies a really dynamic substance — our adipose tissue (fat cells) can act like an organ in our bodies, secreting their own hormones and other messengers, promoting inflammation.
We need the right kinds of fats and oils in the envelope of our cells, so that the cells can communicate to each other and otherwise work properly. The cell membranes need the right kinds of fats and oils in order to be dynamic. So it is very important to choose the right quality and balance of fats.
Here is the good news — GNLD has products that have been designed to fill that need!
The incredible omega 3 fats, DHA and EPA, present in cold-water fish, have a variety of health benefits. These omega 3 fats present in GNLD’s Salmon Oil Plus help heart function, cells reactions go better, cells communicate better and are so important for regulation of our immune systems.
Also, the plant sterols present in GNLD’s Tre-en-en, help keep cholesterol levels healthy. Other components of Tre-en-en, like the complete Vitamin E family, help keep cell membranes protected and thus support the immune system as well.
The power of the combination of these products is more potent than each alone.
Lastly, Dr. Clayton said — You’re only as dynamic as your membranes and only as healthy as your cells!

Dr. André McDonald had his own testimony to share — he was introduced to GNLD by one of his patients! He kept “bucking” whenever she was in for an appointment, so she finally left him samples of Tre-en-en, and her card. (“Bucking” is a term used in Jamaica to mean he was nodding off because he was so tired.)
He took the Tre-en-en and had more energy after that and stopped “bucking”. Dr. McDonald said that because of Tre-en-en and Salmon Oil Plus, he can do 2 full-time jobs and has never “bucked” again.
He then went on to give a perspective on Jamaican experiences.
The only thing that keeps pace with disease is the deteriorating diet! Dr. McDonald has seen children's weight go back to normal upon introduction of Tre-en-en and Salmon Oil Plus, also reduction in their blood pressure, less hospital admissions and visits and decreased use of nebulizers and inhalers.
Dr. McDonald shared with us a testimonial of a popular jockey who had a stroke. He took Tre-en-en and Salmon Oil Plus and had an amazingly fast recovery.
Dr. McDonald also has seen a patient with high blood pressure and heart disease, where his ECG showed an enlarged heart and blood not flowing around the heart normally — then, after taking Tre-en-en and Salmon Oil Plus for a while, showed a normal ECG.
Children with behavioural problems treated with Tre-en-en and Salmon Oil Plus showed tremenduous positive changes in behaviour and learning.
In summary, good nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated!
Make an effort to optimize your diet. Take NouriShake (with a shot of Tré) every morning and don’t forget your Pro-Vitality pack with the Tre-en-en, Carotenoid Complex and Salmon Oil Plus.
Pass on the message to prepare to be healthy every day!