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Let's join Vitamark Diamond and Health Show hostess, Meme Groseth(MG) and Vitamark Vice President, Tom Mitcham(TM) as they discuss ways to improve and protect your memory:

MG: Are you there Tommy?

TM: I sure am Meme, and I can't wait to give that free product. Tonight's free product is our AMAZING Sunjing, certainly a product that I hope everyone on this call is familiar with. Sunjing offers extraordinary pain relief and fantastic respiratory support (it's like having a vaporizer at your fingertips).*For more amazing facts about Sunjing's impact on Sport's performance and your health go to the product "search site" and select Sunjing,once there click on "testimonials".

MG: I am really excited about this free product, as should everyone on this call be, especially if you are on the 100BP Autoship because the Sunjing is the Nov. free Autoship product. This amazing product has many benefits: from pain relief for arthritis, headaches, backaches and other muscle complications to enhancing sports performance as the testimonials in the Sunjing site attest to.* And its so easy to use, just roll it on using the convenient applicator. What could be easier, just roll the pain away.*

TM: Now to give that free product! Don't forget to call out your name before answering. This weeks questions come from the current Vitamark e-Newsletter. Now for the first question:

Q1: What's happening to the plan on Nov. 4th?
Ans: We're enhancing the compensation plan and changing some of the terminology used to explain the plan.
Winner:

Q2: What are the first 2 of the 6 terminology changes?
Ans: #1: Instant Gold is changing to Fast Start Affiliate.
#2: Priority Bonus will change to Fast Start Bonus.
Winner:

Q3:What are the 3rd and 4th terminology changes?
Ans: #3: Instant Gold packages will become Fast Start packages. #4: Instant Platinum will change to Fast Start Plus Affiliate.
Winner:

Q4: What are the 5th and 6th terminology changes?
Ans: #5: Priority Plus Bonus will become Fast Start Plus Bonus. #6: Instant Platinum packs will become Fast Start Plus packs.
Winner:

MG: Congratulations to all our winners. Don't forget to call the home office to claim your free Sunjing. And don't forget to watch your emails for more information about these exciting and rewarding enhancements.

MG: Tom will be sharing some information with us tonight about how to support your memory. We will not be making any claims that Vitamark products cure, treat or prevent any diseases. We are simply educating you to the amazing impact that certain product ingredients have on your health.*

TM: Meme, you know me, I always like to start off by seeing if anyone has a testimonial to share. Some of you may have shared your testimonial previously, don't hesitate to do it again, there are always new people on the call who have not heard it. We'll start with 2 testimonials and save the rest for the end of the call, don't be shy, remember you get free product when you share. Now who'll be first?

TESTIMONIALS

MG: Thanks for sharing. Now for that information on saving your memory.*

TM: I have some very important information from a recent interview of Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD by The Daily Health News. The recent interview focused on what we can do to enhance memory function both long term and short term.*

MG: This is very timely, since recent headlines have touted the growth in the number of people with memory related diseases like Alzheimer's -- according to one report , someone in this country develops the disease every 72 seconds and it is predicted to double in the next few decades to one every 33 seconds.

TM: That's alarming! Researchers are looking for the causes and trying to develop treatments... but more important is finding ways to prevent the disease -- and certainly those who already have it would benefit from avoiding or minimizing side effects caused by treatments. So, just what can we do to enhance our memory function?

MG: Dr. Khalsa says using brain teasers and other mental activities won't fend off Alzheimer's disease altogether, but, it can help decrease the intensity and persistence of symptoms and help maintain functionality.

TM: Dr. Khalsa(An Associate Fellow of the U of Penn Medical School and the medical director of the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation), a leading expert in integrative medicine, Alzheimer's disease and memory loss has created a program called the Brain Longevity Program for the avoidance and treatment of Alzheimer's and memory loss. It focuses on particular foods we should eat, supplements we could take or exercises to do to fortify memory.*

MG: Understanding that age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's are interrelated, it's important for all people to work to keep their memory skills sharp and strong. According to Dr. Khalsa, "Just like your muscles, the brain gets weak as we age -- but it doesn't have to be that way."

TM:You are right, Meme, it doesnt have to be that way. Dr. Khalsa believes that mild cognitive impairment, as opposed to dementia(serious cognitive impairment) or Alzheimer's,is something of a "disease of lifestyle."(since we control our lifestyles we can control the circumstances that contribute to a better memory) He said that there is some new research focused on a concept called cognitive reserve, which he said is like a savings account for your brain, it can be built up over time. "By building up your cognitive reserve through healthy diet and supplements and mental and physical exercise, you will not only have better brainpower now, you'll have better ability to resist challenges to the brain later in life," he said.*

MG: I understand that Dr. Khalsa recommends 3 strategies.

TM: That's right Meme and the three basic strategies Dr. Khalsa recommends aren't exactly new -- but they bear repeating:

Eat well and take supplements. Research shows that people eating plenty of vegetables each day (around three or four servings or more) seem to have a slower rate of cognitive decline. Interestingly studies suggest that fruits are not as protective as vegetables in this regard -- Dr. Khalsa speculates that since vegetables are so loaded with natural anti-inflammatories, they reduce inflammation, which is known to figure in cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's. Basic supplements, including a multivitamin, and B vitamins (including folic acid), vitamin C and vitamin E, are also helpful*.

Manage stress. Stress causes the release of cortisol(Limu Plus helps regulate cortisol)* into the bloodstream, which in chronic and excessive amounts can cause cell death in the brain's memory center, according to Dr. Khalsa. He said that meditation and other relaxation techniques are excellent ways to reduce damagingly high levels of stress hormones.

Exercise. Can you walk and talk at the same time? According to Dr. Khalsa, "for optimal impact on the brain, both physical and mental exercise need to happen -- preferably at the same time." For instance, he suggests taking a walk -- but instead of daydreaming, sing a song or talk aloud, mindfully. "Say, 'I'm walking up a hill, the tree over there is green with a brown trunk, and there goes Dave driving his new Ford,' " he suggests. "This kind of mental involvement literally lights up the brain." You could also just walk with a friend, discussing current events or anything else you find interesting.

Though we hear an awful lot about mental exercise nowadays, Dr. Khalsa explained that it does not have to be sophisticated or difficult to be effective. "You don't need to do difficult puzzles or crosswords to benefit. Going to a museum with friends and talking about what you've just seen is great. Many recent studies have shown that merely being mentally engaged, no matter what the topic, actually increases blood flow, leading to the building of new brain cells along with enhanced cognitive function. You're literally increasing your cognitive reserve!"

MG: I understand that Dr. Khalsa closely follows research on dietary supplements and cognitive function.

TM: That he does, Meme, he believes that certain ones are quite helpful. He likes:

Phosphatidylserine( found in our Phospholipids, Vita One and soy products)*. This naturally occurring molecule, known as a phospholipid, is important for the integrity and maintenance of the brain cell membranes.* Because it is depleted by stress hormones like cortisol, it is often deficient in people with chronic stress.

Fish oil(found in our Omega III). The anti-inflammatory properties of fish oil are very helpful in reducing inflammation in the brain which many scientists believe increases vulnerability to Alzheimer's.* Interestingly, the National Institutes of Health has begun to study omega-3 oils and their effect on cognitive function, though no conclusive findings are yet available.*

Ginkgo biloba. "A recent study showed that patients taking gingko performed no differently on standard memory tests than a matched group of patients taking donepezil (Aricept), a common medication for Alzheimer's," said Dr. Khalsa.

Turmeric/curcumin(found in CellRich, Vita One and Vitamarin)*. This spice is a significant anti-inflammatory and therefore thought to be helpful to all brain function.* Take in supplement form or simply use the spice when cooking as much as possible.

MG: Dr. Khalsa admits there is no proven way to prevent Alzheimer's; however, he says using some or all of these strategies may help you stay sharper and more functional longer.* Who, on this call, wouldn't benefit from doing that?

TM: Right, Meme, they're such sound health principles we all should follow them.

MG: Thanks for this information tonight. I know that most of the products you mentioned tonight are part of my daily health regimen and am I glad. Well it's time to say goodnight, Tommy.

TM: Before we go, I'd like to invite any of you that have been inspired to share your testimonial, to do so at this time.

TESTIMONIALS

TM: Thanks for sharing. Please remember that this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Sources:

Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, one of the worlds leading experts in integrative or complementary medicine, Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. Dr. Khalsa is an Associate Fellow of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, and has formulated a holistic medicine program for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and memory loss (The Brain Longevity Program). He is author of seven books including The Better Memory Kit (Hay House) and Brain Longevity (Grand Central) and is president and medical director of the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (www.alzheimersprevention.org). Visit his Web site at www.drdharma.com .


*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.