* PaceSetter? Double Up to Premier by August 31!
* August BONUS Points [just five minutes earns you 50 points!]
* Our Member Kit Gets a New Look!
* Are U Ready for Freedom?

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PaceSetter? Double Up to Premier by August 31!
Everyone knows the biggest payout is for Members who position at Premier. Simply put, Premier is the best start up option for those looking to make the most of their Waiora opportunity!

And in June, we introduced a way for Members to qualify as a Premier by placing two separate PaceSetter orders within 90 days of joining. Think of it as an installment plan for Premier that upgrades you from PaceSetter to Premier!

For new Members, that “90-day clock” starts the day you join. For example, if someone joined as a PaceSetter on August 6, they would have 90 days (November 4) to upgrade by placing a second PaceSetter Pack order.

Any existing Members (that’s anyone already a Member before June 1) that are PaceSetter-qualified, have until August 31 to place a second PaceSetter Pack order and be instantly Premier-qualified. That means time is running out!

Here’s what you get when you upgrade to Premier!

 - An exclusive third-level FastStart payout of 5%

 - A $300 Premier Bonus on any new Premiers you enroll

 - A $125 Premier Bonus on any new PaceSetters you enroll

Premiers earn more on every enrollment. If you’re a PaceSetter, now’s the time to upgrade so you don’t miss another payout! Just log in to your Waiora website to get started!

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August BONUS Points [just five minutes earns you 50 Points!]

The countdown to the New York City Top Performers’ Reward Trip is on, and there are just two more months to get qualified. That means every reward point counts!

There are five easy ways to earn reward points, and everyone’s favorite is Bonus Points! These are freebie points you get for doing an extra activity sure to support your success!

This month, you can add an extra 50 reward points to your scorecard, by doing something that will take just five minutes of your time - telling your NCD story.

Just record a short (30 to 90 seconds) video testimonial, send us the link to your YouTube file (email to sofarrell@waiora.com) by August 31 and once it’s reviewed, you’ll get 50 reward points, just like that! See the picture here for tips on how to get it done.

Not sure what to say? Your testimonial can be on the product or the opportunity. Don’t over-think it – just do it!

For example, you could say since starting Natural Cellular Defense, you’re having greater focus; you have more energy or sleep better. Or you could say that by sharing NCD with others, you’re earning a second income that pays the bills. It’s up to you!

And, in case you’re wondering if those 50 points could make a difference, here’s a sneak peek at a sampling of the US point totals (through July) as of today:
# 1 has 418 reward points
# 15 has 106 reward points
# 50 has 57 reward points

The Top 15 US point earners will earn a spot to New York City on December 1-3, 2011. Plus, 3 extra winners will be selected from the Top 200. And for our international markets…the Top Australian, Canadian and European Member each will win!

That’s 21 couples taking a bite out of the Big Apple, on us! Set your sights on the Top Performers’ Reward Trip today!

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Our Member Kit Gets a New Look!
Waiora’s Member Kit has a new fresh new look that complements our position as the premium provider of natural health solutions!

On arrival, new Members will see a sleek, stylish custom-cut folder that opens to reveal:

 - Welcome Card – with personal message from CEO Stan Cherelstein

 - Product Catalog – highlighting our natural health solutions 

 - Training Manual – showing the path to success 

 - Compensation Plan – showing how to make money

This new Kit starts shipping on September 1 and is sure to please your new Members with its classic modern look! Tell us what you think on Facebook!

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Are U Ready for Freedom?
Only seven weeks to go until Freedom U. Are you ready?

Ready… to see the vision of Natural Cellular Defense unfold before your eyes?

Ready… to discover what products will be fortified with Natural Cellular Defense?

Ready… for new tools that will fast track your results?

Ready… for hands-on training from million dollar earners?

Ready… to rewrite what’s possible? 

Get ready and be there on October 14-15 in Irvine, California! Three things to do TODAY!
1. Register online at waiora.com (save $20 off the door price!)
2. Reserve your room at the Irvine Marriott ($95 rate at 1.800.228.9290)
3. Fly (Orange County Airport) or Drive (free self-parking)!

With a power-packed schedule, you’ll be inspired and energized, and since we’re bringing Freedom to U, you’ll get it all for only $119 per person. But hurry, this rate runs out August 31!

Freedom U Venue:
Just minutes from the Orange County Airport, the Irvine Marriott offers a FREE airport shuttle and a Freedom U rate of only $95 a night (plus taxes) available until September 23 or sold out. Plus, those driving get FREE self-parking, making this newly renovated property the best place in town!
 
Whether it’s time freedom, financial freedom or both, this event has something for U! Get ready!

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Start Spreading the News – New York City, on us!

Start spreading the news – you could be headed to New York City, on us! Count the ways you can reap the rewards!

5…

There are five easy ways to earn points, and we add them up for you!

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Imagine four days in the heart of the Big Apple giving you all the time you need to see world-famous sights like Fifth Avenue, Times Square and Broadway.

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Dream of three nights of ultimate luxury at the uptown Le Parker Meridien New York, gazing out over Central Park, the iconic NYC skyline and city lights.

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Every winner gets a trip for 2, so you can share all of your memorable moments with someone you love!

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And best of all, you get all of this while experiencing New York City at one magical time – the holiday season – on December 1-3 in the heart of the sights, lights and festivities!

 The countdown to be a Top Performer starts now!

 And points are already adding up!

 Easy to qualify? Fuhgettaboudit!

With a qualification period that runs from June – September 2011 (4 months), the race for reward points is on! Your reward points add up as you share Waiora, and support your teams’ success.

There are five easy ways to earn points, and we tally them and put them on your personal scorecard in your website (we do the counting, you get the rewards!). Check your personal scorecard in your back office to see how many you already have!

The Top 15 US point earners will earn a spot to New York City. Plus, 3 extra winners will be selected from the Top 200. And for our international markets…the Top Australian, Canadian and European Member each will win! That’s 21 couples taking a bite out of the Big Apple, on us! Set your sights on the Top Performers’ Reward Trip today!

You’ve got to be a part of it—and with 21 winners—you can!

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BONUS Reward Points [if you do THIS by July 31]

There are five easy ways to earn reward points, and everyone’s favorite is Bonus Points! These are freebie points you get for doing an extra activity that is sure to support your success!

Right now, there are 50 Bonus Points up for grabs for EVERY Member, so long as you do this by July 31…register for the Freedom U Conference!

Freedom U Conference brings national convention exclusives and Freedom University training together, giving U the best of both, and it’s all happening October 14-15 in Irvine, California!

You save money by locking in a low registration rate for the must-attend event of the year (only $109 by July 31), AND you get 50 Bonus Points for doing it! It’s a win-win!

And, in case you’re wondering if those 50 points could make a difference, here’s a sneak peek at a sampling of the US point totals (after just one month) as of today…

# 1 has 306 reward points

# 15 has 47 reward points

# 50 has 17 reward points

Every Member who is registered for Freedom U by July 31 will get 50 Bonus Points added to their personal scorecard, and that could make the difference in who gets to take a bite out of the Big Apple. Make sure you are registered for Freedom U today!

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Countdown to Freedom U!

With just 11 weeks to go until Freedom U, we’re counting down to an event filled with exciting announcements about our future success, and a packed training schedule that will show you how to fast track your results!

Freedom U is the perfect fusion of National Convention exclusives and Freedom University training – bringing the best of both worlds to U!

On October 14-15, U Get:

• Hear our Natural Cellular Defense-focused VISION from none-other than founder and CEO, Stan Cherelstein!
• Preview of products FORTIFIED with Natural Cellular Defense!
• Master biochemist Rik Deitsch shows like only he can, how and why NCD-fortified products are ideal to rebuild your body!
• An EXCLUSIVE first-look at all-new branding and product packaging!
• Immediate access to NEW tools – get your hands on them first for fast results!
• The inside scoop on Waiora’s enhanced pay plan – how we’re taking our compensation plan from good to even better (and how you can max your income!)
• Hands-on training from top leaders including John Haremza, Kathleen Deoul, Korey Johnson, Mickey Dillon, Marcy Littlejohn, and Renee Chittick (and more!) so you can hit the ground running!

Be there as you see the future of Natural Cellular Defense, and how U can make the most of it!

Take Action Today!

1. Register online at waiora.com ($109 rate, plus 50 bonus points if registered by July 31!)
2. Reserve your room at the Irvine Marriott ($95 rate at 1.800.228.9290)
3. Fly (Orange County Airport) or Drive (free self-parking)!

Throughout the year, you get reward points as you share Waiora, and support your teams’ success. There are five easy ways to earn points, and we tally them and put them on your personal scorecard in your website (we do the counting, you get the rewards!).

And this time, those reward points are adding up to a FREE stay at the Freedom U Conference on October 14-15 in Irvine, California at the luxury Irvine Marriott hotel.

This exciting event combines National Convention exclusives with Freedom University training, bringing the best of both to U!

Top 100 win 1 FREE night!

Top 50 win 2 FREE nights!

Top 21 win 3 FREE nights!

Check out the honor roll of the Top 100, and make sure to congratulate those on your team and in your upline team who’ve made the list!

Top 21 [win 3 FREE nights!]

Brett Hayes

Cynthia Sligh

David Hart

Deborah Howlett

Jack R. Jagapunt

Jane & Gerald Wasmund

Jason Groode (#1 in Points!)

John Gaydon

Marie Wallaker

Mark & Dedi Skipper

Mark & Donna Ellins

Matt Twine

Mickey Dillon

Mike Oliver

Nancy Yang

Poly Luangaphay

Richard Millard

Shelley & Jim Penney

Steve Moua

Tommy Xiong

Zel Cowie

Top 50 [win 2 FREE Nights!]

Alejandro Medin

Anna Montoya

Arlene Farrier

Dennis & Sheri Scheller

Eric & Sheila Pool

Frank Janousek

Gary Kirkpatrick

Geena & Yeu Cha

Jack & Jerrie Howell

Jerry Botto

Jules Kloefkorn

Laurel Baum

Leepao Chang

Luvi Navarro

Mandilyn O’Neal

Marcy & Chip Littlejohn

Margie Roberts

Marjorie Rhoades

Mark & June Loper

Penny Gillespie

Priscilla French

Robben & Mark West

Sareeya Magonwattana

Susan Phomsavanh

True Thao

Vicki Latham

Virginia Brown

Wendy & Reggie White

Xaymany Phommadouang

Top 100 [win 1 FREE Night]

Allan Hoashoo

Ann Dignum

Antoinette Terrel

Barb Mahony

Barbara & Marc Gitomer

Barbara Pinard

Barbara Wu

Bryan Johnson

Connie Martinez

Cynthia Silvestre

Dave Wenger

Deb Jackson

Debra Dadd

Dr. Curt Ficenec

Dr. Maria Sulindro

Dyane Naiman

Earlene Hartman

Eva Saenz

Gabriel Slatton

Gabrielle Parkinson

Gail Martinson

James Koch

Jeanette Vanlandingham

Karin Granstrom

Kathy Huamani

Kile & Susan Jackson

Kristina Cason

Lindy Bixby

Lynn & Norman Leach

Mai Vang

Mai Xio Lee

Marcia Allen

Marvin & Yvonne Payton

Mary Ann Cox

Melissa Weaver

Michael & Shirley Okada

Miriam Taylor

Nicole Amphay

Pam Eaker

Patricia Stokes

Renee & Al Chittick

Ricky Flowers

Rosemary Levesque

Rosonna Taylor

Shirley Dyson

Shirley Unger

Sisouphan Phandanouvong

Steve Morris

Suzanne Stavert

Zea Piver

For all winners, the luxury Irvine Marriott awaits! Right in the middle of Irvine and the heart of the O.C., the Irvine Marriott is HQ for Freedom U!

For everyone, your reward points are adding up right now, for the next reward trip. Start spreading the news – you could be going to New York City, on us! Read all about it here!

• Spotlight on Natural Cellular Defense!
• On the Road to Freedom!
• Summer’s Here [and so are Chava Cool-Packs]
• Independence Day!

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Spotlight on Natural Cellular Defense!
It’s the foundation of our premium product line, and it’s also the FUTURE. See how we’re putting the spotlight on Natural Cellular Defense at Freedom U!

The VISION for Natural Cellular Defense is big and broad, and with all the exciting announcements to share, Freedom U is the perfect fusion of National Convention exclusives and Freedom University training – bringing the best of both worlds to U!

On October 14-15, U get:

• Exclusive first-look at our Natural Cellular Defense-focused VISION
• Preview of products FORTIFIED with Natural Cellular Defense!
• Immediate access to NEW tools!
• Meet and greet with CEO Stan Cherelstein, Rik Deitsch and more
• Hands-on training to become a pro at the compensation plan
• How to build the business like networkers do!

Be there as you see the future of Natural Cellular Defense, and how you can make the most of it! Registration is now open at waiora.com, so reserve your seat as Natural Cellular Defense takes a starring role on the stage at Freedom U! You won’t want to miss it!

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On the Road to Freedom!
Coming to Irvine, California, this Freedom U is a fusion of corporate exclusives and leadership-driven training, bringing the best of both to U!

Whether it’s time freedom, financial freedom or both, this event has something for U!

Mark your calendar now!

Friday, October 14

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Summit Club Meeting (by invitation)
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.  Summit Club Social (by invitation)
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Opening General Session
9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Freedom U Party (reception included)

Saturday, October 15
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Morning General Session
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch (included)
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Closing General Session
5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Q&A with Rik Deitsch

With a power-packed schedule, you’ll be inspired and energized, and since we’re bringing Freedom to U, you’ll get it all for only $109 per person. But hurry, this rate runs out July 31!

Freedom U Venue:
Just minutes from the Orange County Airport, the Irvine Marriott offers a FREE airport shuttle and a Freedom U rate of only $95 a night (plus taxes). Plus, those driving get FREE self-parking, making this newly renovated property the best place in town!
 
Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92610
1.949.553.0100

Take Action Today!
1. Register online at waiora.com
2. Reserve your room at the Irvine Marriott (1.800.228.9290)
3. Fly (Orange County Airport) or Drive!

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Summer’s Here (and so are Chava Cool-Packs)
Summer officially kicked off on June 21, but temperatures have been soaring for weeks now across most of the US. And people aren’t the only ones taking refuge in air conditioning, as Chava Vital Chocolate ships in a cooler and cool-pack when shipping in summer.

To preserve its exceptional flavor profile and ensure Chava arrives to you in pristine condition, we always check the projected temperature of its destination. Anything expected to be 75 degrees or higher means that Chava will automatically upgrade to “summer shipping” to keep it deliciously cool (summer rates apply).

To ensure it’s not in transit over a weekend, summer shipping means Chava will only ship on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It gets expedited shipping (via 2nd day air), an insulated cooler, and cool-packs inside to keep Chava cool and comfortable from our distribution center to your destination.

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Independence Day!
In celebration of Independence Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th as our team takes to beaches and barbeques! When not enjoying firework displays, you can access your Waiora website 24/7 for all your independent business needs. We’ll be back on Tuesday, July 5th at our regular hours.

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Dear Valued Members,

Just over a month ago, I shared with our leaders my intention to expand the Waiora family of companies through the creation of a new company called Javita, adding a second income opportunity for those Waiora Members who wish to participate.

I also affirmed our commitment to the Waiora brand, and to the long-term success of our Members.  My vision for Waiora is to create the premium brand for natural health solutions.

Our vision for the future can only be realized through partnership, and over the past several weeks, we have held strategic discussions with the Member Leadership Council on how best to chart our course for the future.

It wasn’t enough to talk over the phone or go back and forth by email. Last week, we flew the Member Leadership Council into the corporate offices so we could meet face-to-face, put everything on the table and have an open dialogue about our long-term strategic direction.

It was a great day. Through reasoned analysis and heartfelt dialogue, we affirmed Natural Cellular Defense as the primary, long-term focus of our brand. Coming out of that meeting, we all felt it was a momentus day for our long-term success.

I realize many of you already concentrate exclusively on Natural Cellular Defense – now our corporate brand will focus on this direction. You will see this renewed focus on Natural Cellular Defense reflected in the coming weeks and months as our web presence, product line and corporate positioning align.

Now that our long-term strategy is clear, we are developing plans to support its success. These deliverables include:

- Fortifying existing products with Natural Cellular Defense

- Narrowing our product focus to Natural Cellular Defense and key Replenishment products

- Developing new video and web enhancements focused on Natural Cellular Defense

While we welcome every opportunity to meet, the Member Leadership Council has asked, and we have agreed, to postpone the National Convention to the fall so that the renewed focus on Natural Cellular Defense can be fully realized on a national stage. For those currently registered for convention, we will coordinate transfer of registration, and reimbursement of any flight change fees, at our expense.

In an industry and an economy that can see companies come and go, Waiora is seven years strong. With over $120 million dollars in Member earnings paid to date, Waiora offers real rewards. And now, with a renewed focus on Natural Cellular Defense, and the firm commitment of the entire corporate team, the Waiora brand is on target to realize its biggest success.

To your health and happiness,

Stan Cherelstein,
President & CEO

• Now Even Better: 2 PaceSetter = 1 Premier!
• New! Value Packs Coming June 1
• New! Growth Bonus Guarantee!
• In the News: Dark Chocolate

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Now Even Better: 2 PaceSetter = 1 Premier
Everyone knows the biggest payout is for Members who position at Premier. Simply put, Premier is the best start up option for those looking to make the most of their Waiora opportunity!

And now, effective June 1, it’s easier than ever for Members to achieve Premier with the all-new Double PaceSetter qualification!

So what IS the Double PaceSetter Qualification?
Think of it as the Premier installment plan. Instead of coming in with one single Premier Pack, a new Member can now join with one PaceSetter Pack (and be PaceSetter-qualified) and then, within 90 days, place a second PaceSetter Pack, and voila – they are instantly Premier-qualified!

What’s the Upside for your New Members?
Everyone wants to make the most, but in today’s economy, not everyone can afford to pay the upfront cost of positioning at Premier. Well, now they can! With a lower-cost PaceSetter Pack, your new Member can start making money right away, and within 90 days, put in their second PaceSetter Pack to instantly upgrade to Premier, where they can make even more!

And what’s in it for YOU?
As the enroller, you still get paid the most on a single Premier Pack. NOW, with the Double PaceSetter qualification, you get paid on BOTH PaceSetter Packs as though they are a first order. That means you can earn the max on both orders!

What about Everyone Else?
No worries, they’re covered too! ANY Members who are currently PaceSetter-qualified will be able to place another PaceSetter Pack ANYTIME in June, July or August and be instantly Premier-qualified. And, that PaceSetter Pack will be paid just like an INITIAL order – so while they won’t count as a new Enrollment, the FastStart and PaceSetter Bonuses will pay like one.

Need to Check Your AutoShip?
Is your AutoShip up-to-date? Remember, unless it’s your first month, all your FastStart and PaceSetter/ Premier bonuses are based on what your AutoShip was in the previous month. That means if you’re looking to make the most on anyone “upgrading” in June, you’d better have a 200 CV AutoShip in May. Check your AutoShip in your Back Office, and if it’s not where you want it to be, just place an order of any needed amount, making sure to check the “Make this an AutoShip” box on checkout. (Oh, and don’t forget to modify/combine your AutoShips into one afterwards)

Anything Else?
Well, all this extra payout on PaceSetter Packs means the deep discounts on products in the PaceSetter Packs can’t be quite so deep. Effective June 1, all PaceSetter Packs will increase from $650 US to $700 US for Members (Premier Packs are unchanged). That’s another reason top leaders are encouraging those at “Basic” levels to get their “first” PaceSetter pack in May before prices go up.

For those who order the PaceSetter Packs just for those deep product discounts, you have two options to keep saving - get the Premier Pack for the best discount, OR, go for one of the all-new product Value Packs also coming on June 1! Check out the savings below!

With Double PaceSetter qualification, your new Members have another path to Premier, and you get paid “Double” on your new PaceSetter. It’s a Win-Win!
 
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New! Value Packs Coming June 1
To give everyone access to BIG savings on our most popular product packs, we’re creating VALUE Packs!

All new Value Packs are priced at $435 Member, with 335 CV for “4″ of any of our premium health solutions (such as four 3-packs of NCD or four 3-packs of AgariGold). And, many of the packs come with built-in special shipping rates! Plus, they’re available to add to your AutoShip for savings and convenience!

Value Packs will be available for Natural Cellular Defense, AgariGold, and Chava with all combinations – like NCD and AgariGold, NCD and Chava and more! Note: Chava ships to US and Canada only.

With these packs, you can get Natural Cellular Defense and AgariGold in smaller packs, for ONLY $36.25 a bottle!

Just remember: Value Packs are for value savings. These packs do not qualify new Members at PaceSetter or Premier (only PaceSetter or Premier Packs do that) so you won’t find them on the Join page, but you will find them on your Store!

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New! Growth Bonus Guarantee!
At Waiora, we pay bonuses every month! As your team grows, you share in the success of everyone as you earn shares in the Ruby, Emerald and Diamond monthly Growth Bonus. And now, the share values for Ruby and Emerald growth bonus pools are “guaranteed” so you know just how much bigger your bank account will be!

Effective with June CV (paid in July); the share values for Ruby and Emerald will be fixed, and adjusted every 6 months as needed to maximize payout. For Ruby, the share value will be guaranteed at $400; for Emerald, the share value will be guaranteed at $500.

Qualified Rubies each earn one share, while qualified Emeralds earn an additional share for every payline Emerald leg, to a maximum of 4 shares.

Ruby
1 Share = $400

Emerald
1 to 4 Shares = $500 to $2,000

Best of all, qualified Rubies and Emeralds can earn this bonus every month!

And for those currently at the Ruby level, there’s more. When you advance to the rank of Emerald for the first time (and also meet the criteria for the Emerald Growth Bonus), you’ll earn a one-time BONUS share in the Emerald pool. That’s on top of your standard shares. So, say you would have earned 1 share, but you just hit Emerald for the first time, well now you get 2!

Want to know more? We’ll have an updated Compensation Plan brochure out June 1, so look for it soon!

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In the News: Dark Chocolate

Resveratrol is the antioxidant that makes red wine “good” for you. But did you know that the next best source of resveratrol is dark chocolate?

It’s not just wishful thinking. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that dark chocolate, rich in antioxidants, is the next best way to get your Resveratrol too! You can check out the study here.

Also published in the same journal, a recent study shows you don’t just get health benefits through antioxidant-rich dark chocolate – you can look your best too. According to scientists, it is possible to eat chocolate, and lose weight! Read all about it right here.

And Chava? This vital chocolate sets a new antioxidant standard, with an ORAC (antioxidant) rating that’s off the charts. So much so, we had to make a new chart. And, of course, Chava is tested and certified by the trusted independent Brunswick Labs, just look for the seal on the box.

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Am I overprotective? Maybe. But since much of our livelihoods, as well as someone’s personal safety are directly linked to the 4+ million bottles that we have sold, I take it very personally and seriously when people pretend they are selling our activated zeolite product.

You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. They copy text from our website and paste it into theirs. They use images on their website that look like our bottle (the name conveniently blurred). Would you believe they even use our own studies as evidence that their product works? Yes, they’re that bold.

But here’s the problem. Not all products are created equal, especially the zeolite products on the market today. What’s the big deal?

Particle size: Most other zeolite products can be up to 40 microns in size, which means they are simply too large to go into the blood stream to remove toxins at the cellular level all over the body. Thus, our competitor’s product basically enters into and chelates the gut. Our activated zeolite doesn’t have this problem because we micronize the zeolite so the average cage size is 1 micron or less (we go down to .349 nanometers); this means the zeolite powder is so finely ground that the cage can travel throughout the body into the bloodstream.

Cleanliness: Most zeolite manufactures don’t go through the rigorous process of eliminating the naturally occurring substances contained within the zeolite cage. Not to mention, if an uncleaned zeolite enters the body, its ability to attract toxins into the cage is greatly diminished since the cage is already filled with contaminants. Think of it like going out to collect the trash with a bag that’s already full. Only our zeolite undergoes a stringent, proprietary activation process to “clean” the zeolite so it can safely and effectively remove heavy metals and toxins from the human body.

Evidence: With more than 14 clinical studies, our activated zeolite is the only zeolite clinically proven to safely and effectively remove heavy metals from the body. No other product can make the same claim.

I’m all for healthy competition, but unscrupulous marketers give all of us a bad reputation. Consider the duo recently arrested in Japan for making unscrupulous claims about their zeolite product—claims that their product could remove radiation from the body in 6 hours. Imagine the audacity!

These claims are illegal. Their actions are unethical and quite frankly they make me sick. Japan has been through enough of a physical, economic and emotion turmoil to have its citizen taken advantage of.

Our activated zeolite was the first of its kind to market and still is unmatched. You can settle for second best, accepting a zeolite product that is unclean, ineffective and untested. Me, I’m sticking with the product that’s proven to work—one I can stake my health, safety and reputation on.

What’s will your choice be?

And I have to admit, it’s awfully confusing trying to make sense of the true impact of the March 11^th event. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that things are in a very fragile state in Japan—between the physical damage, the displaced residents and the long term implications of nuclear exposure and dwindling water/food supply. But how in the world are you supposed to understand what the Japan crisis means as a resident of a country continents away?

You read headlines about contaminated water somewhere between 5 to 7 million times the legal limit floating around the floor of the same nuclear plant where the initial collapse occurred. You’re bombarded with the latest news regarding a plan to dump low-level radioactive water into the pacific ocean—some 11,500 tons (that’s over 3 million gallons).

So why are they dumping the radioactive water into the Pacific? Seems they need to make space for the ever increasing amount of high-level radioactive wastes. You know the same dangerous wastes (at lethally radioactive levels) that have been leaking since the tsunami. Officials have tried to manage damage control (and understandable anxiety over this ocean dump) with claims that the radioactive isotopes will quickly dissipate and therefore cause for alarm is actually minimal. However, that seems to be only one opinion. There are other well respected officials that fear that the more harmful radioactive isotope cesium-137 has a much longer lifespan—which not only spells immediate danger for the sea life in the affected area, but may also mean concern for sea life pulled by fisherman from the same area months, perhaps years from now.

This move has forced countries like India to institute a 3-4 month ban of food articles (namely fruits and vegetables) imported from Japan. India is the first country to institute this blanket ban, but others may follow suit in the near future.

I won’t pretend to know where the crisis will go from here, but it would seem it’s bound to get worse before it gets better. And while I’m no alarmist, I strongly urge you to take measures to protect the health and well being of yourself and your family today.

This disaster has far greater implications than Chernobyl, and with nothing like it to compare to, it just makes sense to take preventative measures. I don’t care how many stories I read or how many officials suggest that the radioactive levels trickling in to our borders, shorelines and coastlines from Japan are below levels to be of concern, THERE SHOULD BE CONCERN! And it’s not just the levels (which continue to fluctuate which is why they are being monitored), it’s the accumulation and compounded exposure to the radiation that are the real concern.

The world can wait and see, experts can pontificate, but I’ll be taking my activated zeolite morning, noon and night to give me peace of mind.

Dear Members,

In times of crises, in times of uncertainty, in times of fear, there is one overriding emotion I have above all others. I am thankful.

I am thankful that my family, and our extended Waiora family, is safe from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. I am touched by the outpouring of support and selflessness that followed, showing the best of humanity.

And I am thankful that as the widening nuclear crisis unfolds, we offer natural health solutions that can help those concerned about its effects. It is in service to others that we discover life’s joy and purpose.

Sometimes it takes a seismic jolt to remind us that in nature, in life and even in business, the path we were on does not lead where we expected or intended. That can be scary. But for this too, we must be thankful.

Times of change or uncertainty lend us opportunity. A chance to stretch, to grow past the confines and contentment we let set in. An opportunity to do things we dreamed of once, but brushed off or chickened out of. There is courage in necessity.

I think of all the people I know who might never have gone into business for themselves had it not been for Waiora. Some of you may have gotten out of your comfort zone to do something different than you were used to. And for that, I thank you.

Perhaps Mark Twain said it best when he described a leap into the unknown compared to the deep sting of regret, “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do, than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

We are a nation founded on exploration. For all our Members who have dared to dream and discover, I am thankful. But I am not just appreciative of you. I am thankful for your families and the support they give you. The words of encouragement they offer to go ahead and start something new, assuring you that you have nothing to lose, and just do it.

I am thankful for the time your spouse or children give up to you on days or evenings when you make calls. And I am grateful they are there for you when you make a big effort to get to a convention, and need someone to provide childcare or look after the dog while you’re away.

The support of your family and friends makes it possible for you to realize your potential with Waiora, and for us to reach ours. This month, we are seeing record growth, in large part because of the efforts of those who got to Freedom U, and committed to action coming out of that conference.

If you have not recently thanked a loved one for their support, do so today. We do not need a special occasion to pause and give gratitude, many times just being there is reason enough. And when you get a bigger check from growing your business, make sure to celebrate together.

Some people think that a company is comprised of its physical parts. But I don’t believe that. I know what makes a company great is the people within it. That is why I am so thankful for you, and the passion and purpose you bring to everything we do. You are Waiora, and I am proud to partner with you.

I know that, thanks to you, who we are today is just the beginning of what we can become. Together, our future is filled with dreams and discovery.

Your partner,

Eddie Stone
GM North America