Finally on the mend

Well, today was the first day that I felt like a human being. No more water-hose called a nose, my coughing is getting under control and sneezing is a thing of the past. Now that my head is not so stuffed up, I discovered that all that stuff that I blew out also blew out ideas for the upcoming blogs...

The good news is that once I plow through all the back-logged e-mails and messages, I should have re-located my list of desired blog topics so you won't be entertained anymore with my woes of a cold... The great news is that I managed to get through this cold in record time. I came down with bad cold symptoms Saturday night, and the majority of the discomfort was gone most of today. Usually colds for me would last at least 10 days.... I would attribute my greatly improved healing time to the stem cell nutritional products I have been taking regularly.

If you have questions regarding the stem cell nutritionals, please feel free to visit my website at www.hawgwash.stemtechbiz.com These products have worked wonders in me, especially during this cold and flu season. I can tell you that the people I am consulting for are amazed at how fast I recovered from this cold. They have been sick before me and are still dealing with the illness....

Tomorrow we will be back in full swing regarding "normal" blog topics...if you have any idea what my "normal" blog topic is, please let me know... Perhaps we will do another Millionaire focus, we haven't had one of those for quite a few weeks....

Tune in tomorrow for what the topic will be...the anticipation is building...

Until tomorrow...

Looking for a Business Opportunity

All right, that question can go either direction. Am I looking for a business opportunity, or are you looking for a business opportunity? For the record, I am ALWAYS looking for business opportunities, if I didn't then I would stagnate (not literally). By always looking for the newest trends, newest products, or just different opportunities, I keep my own ideas fresh. There is also the distinct possibility that I will find an awesome business opportunity to incorporate.

So, the million dollar question that is most likely burning in the back of you head is... what business opportunity should I get involved in, and is it legitimate? Unfortunately, that is a very difficult question. There are so many "business opportunities" out there that really aren't opportunities (at least not for us) and won't turn into a legitimate business. You don't necessarily want to throw your money away, yet you don't want to miss an up-and coming opportunity either.

There are so many new and very good pitch-men (or pitch-people) out there, that you really have to do your homework before putting money into any opportunity. Tonight I am going to suggest a few places you can look for your next opportunity and let you decide if anything looks interesting. Perhaps, with the ideas I throw out there, they will trigger something that will cause you to discover an opportunity that has not been mentioned.

You may also be wondering, why would anyone want to get involved in a new business opportunity in today's depressed economy. The answer is really pretty simple. Costs of buildings/rentals are low, product costs are going down, and people are motivated to sell stuff for relatively low prices in order to drive business. If you are able to get a business up and running in this economy, think of how successful you will be when the economy picks up (and yes, it will get better...eventually). So, now is a great time to start a business, either a home-based business or a brick-and-mortar business.

If you want to get started on a business, but don't know what you want to do, here is some food for thought: do you have the ability to help others live better for less money? Are you able to help others to trim their expenses and still live comfortably? There is a huge demand for people with that talent right now. Do you have ideas for helping cars to increase their fuel mileage? Can you organize car and van pools to help people save on fuel costs? How about helping people collect coupons (perhaps you provide the coupon service for a small fee...) so they can save at the store? Can you help people invest in higher yield investments?

If you are looking for a business opportunity in today's market, you need to look at what people are complaining about and see if you have the particular skill set to resolve their problem. Don't just take one person's problem and strive to correct it, but find a common theme and then see if you can find a solution to the overall problem. That can become a very lucrative business segment for you.

These are just a very few ideas that are out there to generate a business opportunity. The overall key is to find a need and fill that common need. That way your customers win and you win.

If you would like some other business opportunity ideas, please feel free to visit our website. We can help you start your own vehicle detailing service, or we can show you how Pre-Paid Legal could help you, or we can introduce you to our Stem Cell Nutritional line that has the ability to provide you an additional income stream. We would be more than willing to talk with you about your thoughts and ideas and answer any questions you may have. Happy business opportunity hunting...

Until tomorrow...

Sick Bird Update

Well, bet you were wondering what topic we were going to cover...it isn't what I had planned for tonight, so you are going to have to wait another day or so... It has been a little challenging around here and got a little more challenging this evening. As you may remember, I had a sick bird on my hands. She had a pretty major stroke the beginning of September and lost the use of her feet (She is a Double-Yellow Head Amazon Parrot). Brings to mind the Monty Python jokes about the Parrot...but we won't go there tonight. Tonight is the Sick Bird Update.

Anyway, the bird still doesn't have the use of her feet, one is curled up, the other is open out, but there is blood flow to the feet, her toe nails have been growing at an amazing rate. I have been giving her our Stem cell enhancer products to hopefully help her to recover, and she is finally putting weight back on. So the good news is that my bird is ever so slowly healing, still can't walk, just pulls herself around. Her attitude is good, and with a parrot, you can tell a good attitude from a bad one. She sings, and does a little dance with her head (it used to be a whole body dance, but under the circumstances, all she can do is move her head around like Stevie Wonder...) and she is eating everything that is put in front of her.

The downside is that her toenails are growing at an amazing rate. The problem with that is that I have been keeping terry towels in her cage, so she has something clean and soft to move around on. Because her toenails have been growing, she is starting to get the nails tangled in the terry nap of the towels. I have been stalling cutting her nails because I wanted her to get just a little bit stronger before I stress her out cutting nails. (I don't know any animal that LIKES it's nails trimmed). Last thing I want to do is to stress her out and literally give her a heart attack. Anyway, since her nails are now so long, she is getting tangled quite a bit.

Tonight, when I come home, I first notice that there is dark stuff on her foot. Initially I thought she got poop on her foot, then I noticed her one toe nail is twisted at an odd angle. Taking a closer look at her foot, that dark stuff was not poo, but some blood (not much thankfully). So, in the sink she goes for her bath (she hates it because she sits in the water instead of having it sprinkled - I need to soak her butt for obvious reasons...) and I soak her foot as clean as I can.

What appears to have happened while I was gone was that since she cannot feel her feet, she somehow got her toenail tangled in the towel and practically ripped the whole nail out of her foot. Makes you kinda cringe...makes me still pucker... So I have spent most of this evening trying to get the bird cleaned up and somehow protect that toe from further damage. I have also removed all terry towels from her cage and have now covered it in newspaper and shredded newspaper. It is dirtier for her, but she won't get her nails stuck anymore...hopefully.

Usually a bath really tires her out, so at least she wasn't moving around too much. The problem is now that the nail is so damaged and loose, any movement whatsoever is causing her some bleeding. She does not appear to notice, which is good news, but I don't want her banging that toe around any more than necessary. So, out came the gauze pads and tape, and the Bitter Apple (a spray-on product that tastes bad so the birds won't chew what is sprayed). I managed to wrap a sort of bandage around her one toe (am considering wrapping both toes together next time...very hard to wrap one toe of a bird..) and tape it on tight enough that it won't fall off.

So far, so good, she is sitting in the cage with the big white bandage over one toe. She has not YET chewed on the bandage, which was sprayed liberally with Bitter Apple, so hopefully tomorrow she will continue to leave that bandage alone. I immobilized the whole toe and nail, hoping that it will do what it needs to do, either fall off naturally, or heal back to the toe.... She will be getting a stronger dose of our stem cell enhancer product so that her body has more adult stem cells wandering around to help her body to renew itself... and hopefully she will do a lot of resting tomorrow.

The upshot of this diatribe is that I did not get all my research completed for my "other" much-anticipated blog topic, so you will all have to wait a tad longer. With luck, the bird will be hale and hardy within the next few days (she gets really tired for about 2 days after a bath) so she should be able to spend the time healing and not picking at her bandage. I will let you know how things fare down the road... So goes our sick bird update... I think I should have been a vet...

Until tomorrow...

Stem Cell Therapy In Use Now

Did you know that there are several stem cell therapies that are currently being used routinely to treat some diseases? I would like to talk about the stem cell therapy in use now and contrast that with our Stem Cell Nutritional supplements by Stemtech.

There are stem cell therapies that are used regularly now, both for pets and for people. The people-type therapies include adult stem cell transplant from bone marrow stem cells; from peripheral blood stem cells and there is umbilical cord blood stem cell transplants The most common type of stem cell therapy is the bone marrow transplant, which is used to treat leukemia and other types of cancer as well as various blood disorders. These treatments can be very expensive (especially for those without insurance coverage) and can be uncomfortable.

A bone marrow transplant requires that the patient's bone marrow stem cells are replaced with those from a healthy, matching donor. All of the patient's existing bone marrow is killed using a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, then a sample of the donor's bone marrow (with healthy adult stem cells) is introduced into the patient's blood stream. A successful transplant would mean that the adult stem cells that were introduced migrate into the patient's bone marrow and then begins producing new, healthy adult stem cells to replace the ones that were killed off.

This type of therapy is extreme and necessary in certain situations. For those of us who may not have extreme medical conditions requiring total bone marrow transplantation, we have a stem cell nutritional product that allows your own body to work on healing itself. Our flagship product, StemEnhance, allows your body to release about 25% more adult stem cells from your bone marrow into your blood stream. This increase in adult stem cells allows your body to heal itself better because those migrating adult stem cells are essentially easier to access and utilize. Without going through a transplant situation, your body now has more adult stem cells in the blood stream, which means it can heal areas faster. The best thing about StemEnhance is that it is a completely natural product and does not introduce anything artificial into your system. All StemEnhance does is allow your body to release more adult stem cells into the blood stream.

Our next product, StemFlo, helps to keep your blood flowing better throughout your body. By having improved circulation, your body is better able to carry the adult stem cells to the areas in need. Our last and newest product, ST-5, enhances the migration of your adult stem cells into the cells that are in need. The best part about ST-5 is that it is a powder (all natural) that can be mixed into almost any liquid and then consumed. It

• Supports stem cells’ ability to migrate
• Balanced, Sustained energy
• Bio-available vitamins & minerals
• Appetite-satisfying protein & fiber
• Supports healthy body-fat & muscle
  (low in calories)

All three of these products combine to provide the tools for your body to renew itself and will reduce your need for any additional vitamin supplements. We also have adult stem cell products for Dogs and Horses too. Since all of the products are natural, there should be minimal negative reactions to them.

Taking StemEnhance, StemFlo and ST-5, or any combination, will help your body to heal itself and work on staying healthier overall. If you have any questions regarding these products or our Pet products, please feel free to contact us through e-mail. Our website also has a large amount of information and Frequently Asked Questions that is also very useful.

Until tomorrow...

4 Tips to keep moving your small business forward

Tonight we are going to cover 4 tips to keeping your small business moving forward. In the current economy, it is very easy to find that your business is not moving forward and may even be moving backwards. Instead of considering packing it all in and calling it quits, now is the time to get back to basics. New, trendy ideas right now are not what is going to gain your customers' trust, they are tired of empty promises. What is really going to resonate with your customers is good, old fashioned customer service.

As we have become more digitized, we are losing the personal touch with people, in particular our customers. How many people now choose to order products directly from the Internet instead of dealing directly with a living, breathing person. Granted, since we are all so busy, it is extremely easy to order products and some services over the Internet, but now is the time to find a way to personalize your customer's Internet experience. So many websites gather e-mail addresses, names, phone numbers, but none the ones I have seen actually thank you for providing that information. I am personally uncomfortable providing all that information when I know what I want to order. I worry about receiving mountains of junk e-mail after submitting that information. It is important as a small business to collect this information, but perhaps instead of collecting it in order to send out more marketing pieces, perhaps you would want to send out a nice, homey, friendly (and SHORT) letter to your customers, thanking them for their patronage. Do not sell them anything, just thank them for coming to you with their request. If you want to open a dialog with them, ask them for any suggestions to improve their shopping experience. I like to periodically (about once or twice a year) send just a little news letter that is entertaining. I will not sell anything directly, but will provide my website and phone number at the bottom if the recipients are interested. You want your customers curious and happy about receiving occasional messages, not dreading all your selling pieces. This friendly, fun newsletter will keep your name uppermost in your customer's mind without all the negative feelings.

Another suggestion to keep your business moving forward is to do the right thing for your customers, even if may not be the most profitable thing for you to do. Customers will remember a bad experience 3 times longer than they will remember a positive experience. If there is a problem with your customer's order and you catch it before your customer does, do the right thing and correct the error instead of waiting for the customer to come to you. It may hurt initially, but your customer will remember your diligence far longer than your brief pain. Your customer will happily tell all their friends about your integrity and honesty when you correct a problem before they even knew about it. Sitting back and hoping the customer will not notice a problem is not realistic. Sometimes customers will discover a problem and if it is minor, will not let you know. The downside is that they will probably not ever shop with you again. You may not know how many customers you lose this way, you may just notice a decrease in customer activity. If you find a problem, be proactive, let your customers know and resolve it without being asked to. This gesture will increase your loyal customer base much faster than you can imagine.

The third tip is to treat your customers like family. No, not like a dysfunctional family, but care for them. Listen to their concerns, because those concerns may provide clues for you to assist your customers further. Families talk with each other, air their concerns and offer support to each other. Do the same for your customers. Listen to their concerns, strive to assist them where you can, and honestly care about their well being. You have to honestly care because your customers will know if you are not sincere. Your customers will return to you more often if you stop to listen to what their needs are instead of trying to tell them what you believe they need. Family strives to help each other for the betterment of the whole, you should do the same for your customers. Then both you and your customers will win.

The last tip to help move your business forward is to over deliver on your promises. This all goes back to good customer service. I am not suggesting always giving more product than what the customer purchased, but to be sure you go above and beyond what your customer was expecting. Remember the days of the "bakers dozen"? If you purchased a dozen donuts, the baker might throw in an extra donut. Didn't you feel special when you found that extra donut? Do a little something extra for your customer. It does not need to be expensive, but provide a little extra service or product so that your customer will be smiling when they see what they have. Especially now, when money is tight, based on your customers' needs, find something small, that won't impact your business financially, but will give great pleasure to your customers when they get a little extra something with their purchase. If you have products to deliver, always be sure to deliver on or before the date you told your customer. They will always appreciate accurate and timely deliveries.

Following these for tips may make the difference between remaining successful or closing your doors. Remember to treat your customers with respect, do what is right, not what you think you can get away with, care for your customers like you would your family and lastly over deliver on what you promise. These four tips will pay dividends for years to come.

If you are looking for a business opportunity that requires minimal cash outlay, check our our website. We offer business opportunities in stem cell nutrition, Pre-Paid legal services and Mona Vie - a nutritional drink. We can also help you start up your own waterless technology vehicle detailing business if that is what you are interested in. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Until tomorrow...

The role of stem cells in exercise

This weekend I have been more active than I have been in a while. Thanks to my continued use of the StemTech products, I did not feel the pain as much as I expected. Actually, I had felt my muscles get really tired after my work-outs, but by the next day, I had no discomfort, and was very pleased. I truly believe that the additional release of stem cells in my system allowed me to feel minimal pain after some pretty good work-outs. I would like to briefly review the role of stem cells in exercise.

Thanks to years of research, science has now established that the efficiency of your body's renewal system depends upon your body's ability to release adult stem cells. In a nutshell, the greater your ability to release adult stem cells, the more efficient your renewal system and the better your body's ability to sustain good health.

For those of us "weekend athletes", after a weekend of exercise, we have all most likely felt muscle soreness. That soreness has been thought to be a result of microscopic tearing of the muscle fibers. The amount of tearing (and soreness) depends on how hard and how long you exercise and what type of exercise you do. As your body repairs (in us older people, that can be a slow process..) these microscopic tears, we ultimately become stronger.

By giving extra support to the body's natural renewal system with StemEnhance and StemFLO, we can support this natural process of recovery from exercise in order to build strength and stamina. The advantage of having your body more rapidly repair and renew itself could cause you to ultimately want to exercise more, since it doesn't hurt as bad for as long.

I have found that I am much more willing to work out, even if it is just on weekends, because I do not get as sore for nearly as long as I used to. I feel stronger faster, and am not groaning to get out of bed the next day. That allows me not to dread the next work out session. Since I know I won't hurt so much, I am more willing to work out more often, and subsequently am getting in better shape than I have in a long time.

If you are interested in obtaining more information on the StemTech products, please check out our website. Otherwise, please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you may have.

Until tomorrow...

Stem Cell Enhancers are the next wave of nutritional supplements

Driven by rising consumer demand and a growing body of supporting research, the nutrition industry has evolved to considerably more advanced levels in recent years. If you don't believe me, just walk down the aisles of your nearest health food store. Stem Cell Enhancers are the next wave of nutritional supplements.

Once limited to a few basic vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and Calcium, their shelves now boast literally hundreds of different nutritional supplements - all the way from your age-old basics to a whole plethora of exotic-sounding antioxidants and super juices.

But no matter how different all these products may seem at first glance, they all have one common purpose: to provide extra nourishment or protection to existing, already-functioning cells within the body's tissues.

Enter "stem cell enhancers" - a powerful new category of nutritional supplements. If initial results are anything to go by, this category is not only here to stay, it could literally turn the entire nutrition industry on its ear!

Rather than simply nourishing or protecting existing tissue cells, stem cell enhancers do something completely different, they support the release of "non-tissue" adult stem cells into the bloodstream.

The significance of this is huge, because adult stem cells are at the very core of the body's natural renewal process! Because they can take on the characteristics of many different types of tissue cells in times of need, recent scientific data shows that larger numbers of circulating adult stem cells equate to greater health and wellness.

The way adult stem cells function is that they are continually released by the bone marrow into the bloodstream, where they circulate until being chemically signaled by tissues in need. Following the chemical signal, they flow to the tissue in need and migrate into it. It is here that the "magic" happens. The stem cells take on the same characteristics as the existing cells and initiate the growth process, thereby naturally "renewing" the tissue.

The first clinically proven stem cell enhancer on the market is a patented concentrate of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA), an aqua-botanical, and its results are impressive to say the least. Not surprising, because a recently published study showed an increase of circulating stem cells of 25% with just 2 capsules of the AFA concentrate daily.

Whether you're an entrepreneur wanting to capitalize on the massive stem cell tidal wave, or a health-conscious consumer wanting to get to a whole new level of health, you owe it to yourself to check out this patented AFA concentrate.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author (me) and any products mentioned, while supported by science, are not intended to diagnose, mitigate, or treat any disease or illness.

You can read more on our Stem Cell Enhancers at my website, or feel free to contact me directly at hawgwash1@yahoo.com.

Until tomorrow...

Business Opportunity in Stem Cell Nutrition

We have talked on several other occasions about a company that we work with, STEMTech. This company's primary focus is on Stem Cell Nutrition products. In prior blogs, we talked about the differences between Embryonic Stem Cells and Adult Stem Cells. STEMTech products allow your body to naturally release it's own adult stem cells, so there is no moral or ethical dilemma involved.

What hasn't really been talked about was the business opportunity involved with STEMTech. Especially now, after their 4th Annual Convention. At the recent Convention, STEMTech announced enhancements to their compensation plan that makes it much easier for everyone to earn more money faster. The best part is that the hurdles are not any more difficult to achieve.

Let's start at the beginning, why would you want to start a home based business with STEMTech? For starters, they are the only company in the world that has a scientifically proven Stem Cell Enhancer, StemEnhance. This makes the company unique and therefore less competition for you. The only disadvantage is that Stem Cell Nutrition is a relatively new concept. Most people, when you mention Stem Cells, immediately think you are referring to the embryonic stem cell research that is so controversial. STEMTech's StemEnhance product uses all natural botanicals. The most important of those is an aquatic botanical called Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (don't worry, I can't say the word either...we all just use the abbreviation AFA). AFA has been safely consumed for 3 decades. The difference is the patented concentrate that STEMTech uses. The concentrate of AFA in StemEnhance has been proven to release about 25% more of your own adult stem cells into your blood stream. This is not just a claim, but it has been documented in a double blind, placebo controlled cross-over study which was published in a peer-reviewed medical journal.

So, this company has a unique, patented product, great. Why else should you consider this as a business opportunity instead of just getting the products for your personal use? Golly, if you think about it, haven't people become millionaires with just one, unique product? STEMTech offers a family of products that are focused on your overall health and on promoting stem cell nutrition. You have StemEnhance, which allows your body to release 25% more of it's own adult stem cells naturally, StemFLO which improves your circulatory system so that those adult stem cells can get to where they need to go, and now the new, ST5 with MigraStem which allows your adult stem cells to more effectively migrate into the tissues in need. STEMTech has proven that they know where their core competency is and is not wavering from it. All of their products help you to naturally utilize your own adult stem cells.

On top of the originality and timeliness of the products, STEMTech's compensation plan is absolutely wonderful. It is not a binary plan, so you don't have to worry about getting a certain number of people on either your right or left side (that always got me confused). It is a simple, step-up compensation plan. You can earn profits on personally enrolled retail-direct customer orders (basically anyone can order retail products through your website without signing up for anything), you can earn rebates up to 20% on all personal wholesale orders and you can easily earn commissions up to 20% on all non-autoship orders within your downline.

The step-up portion is that as you earn points, you can move up the compensation plan. The points are not cumulative, but once you get people ordering regularly from you, or you get people interested in becoming distributors, your points pretty naturally grow each month. What is really cool is the new bonuses that were announced at the conference. There is a one-time FastStart Bonus that is available each time you enroll a new Distributor who purchases a FastStart Pack. The FastStart bonuses are paid weekly if you choose to have direct deposit (which I think is the coolest thing since sliced bread - no more waiting for a check to show up in your mailbox). This is super easy money for you to earn.

There are also three more new bonus pools that were announced this convention also: the FastStart Turbo Pool, the New Director Pacesetter Pool and the Incentive Contest Pool. I will not bore you with the details of these pools, but if you are interested in more details, I can send a copy of the overview to you for review.

As you can see, the STEMTech business opportunity could be very lucrative. What is also great is if you know people who will move heaven and earth for their pets. STEMTech also has their stem cell enhancement products for dogs and horses too. So as you can see, STEMTech has managed to expand your ability to touch many people, but still stay within their core competency, and not get distracted by selling dozens upon dozens of products that you can't keep track of.

If you are interested in learning more about this business opportunity please feel free to contact us with your questions (e-mail - hawgwash1@yahoo.com). If this business opportunity does not really interest you bur you are still looking for something to do, please check out our website for other ideas.

Until tomorrow...

New Product Release from STEMTech

Well, I was unable to attend the annual STEMTech convention this year, but did have the opportunity to watch some of the events through the Internet. It was not as good as being there, but even through the Internet you could feel and see the energy at this annual event. The biggest buzz regarding the annual convention was the new product release from STEMTech. We were not given any indication of what the product could be, other than it worked with the existing STEMTech product line.

As the web cast opened, we were introduced to Ray Carter (President and CEO)and Christian Drapeau (Chief Science Officer). They danced around the idea of telling us what the new product would be but decided against telling all of us until later in the meeting. The excitement in the room was palpable. What Ray and Christian did unveil was a newer, cleaner STEMTech logo, which is great, and they introduced some new and even better ways to earn additional income with STEMTech. They also simplified the brochures for all of us to use. Not only that, but they have finally come out with a simplified brochure for us to explain the compensation plan.

The compensation plan for STEMTech is already quite good, but there was no real overview of how the plan worked. You actually had to sit down with others and discover your own short version of the comp plan. Now we will have the ability to have a standardized short version which we can leave in your hands for review. Our various groups had developed our own simplified version of the compensation plan, but this now makes the summarization global and consistent. That was AWESOME!

After reviewing the brochures, Ray and Christian explained some new global bonus pools that will be available for all of us starting August 1st. These pools look awesome, but it was explained so fast (and the web cast was a bit bumpy..) that I will not even briefly cover those here until the plans are posted on the website.

Finally, after much teasing and a break Christian came back out to start telling us about the ingredients and concept that is part of the new product release from STEMTech. To backtrack a little, we currently have our flagship product, StemEnhance which allows your body to release about 25% more of your own adult stem cells from your bone marrow into your circulatory system. We then have a product, StemFLO which improves blood circulation and helps the released stem cells to be circulated into the areas of need. These products used together do a great job in keeping us feeling good, helping our bodies to renew themselves and for overall good health. So, what could be added to this that would enhance what we already have????

It is a product called ST5 with Migrastem (not sure on the spelling, couldn't see the PowerPoint slides well through the web cast). According to Christian, in scientific studies conducted, Migrastem (sp?) supports the adult stem cell migration into the tissues of the body. When a tissue is in need, Migrastem manages to improve the migration of the needed adult stem cells into that particular tissue. Now we have a means of not only releasing more adult stem cells into our circulatory system, and improved circulation so the adult stem cells can get to where they need to go, we now have a system that will allow those adult stem cells get absorbed better into those tissues in need. Pretty awesome stuff.

ST5 is a powder that can be mixed in any liquid. It will aid in the body's renewal process, will provide balanced/sustained energy, provides added vitamins and minerals so that you do not have to continue taking those multi-vitamins, because of the protein and fiber in ST5, it is an appetite satisfying product (you will not feel as hungry because your body is getting the protein and fiber it needs) and it low calorie which helps reduce body fat and improve muscles.

Some highlights of ST5 is that it is 150 calories and is more of a dietary supplement, not a meal replacement; it has 14 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat. It is gluten free and has no artificial items in it at all. ST5 sounds like an awesome product, I can't wait to get my hands on some and play with it.

After the conference I will have more specifics on ST5, but you can bet, I am very excited about this addition to the STEMTech product line. The attendees at the conference were able to drink samples of ST5 and I believe ST5 was ready for purchase (the web cast ended before that part of the conference was over - imagine my frustration when the web cast ended when Christian was in mid-sentence...). Keep your eye on this blog on Monday to see what else has occurred at the conference. There was no other scheduled web cast, so we will all have to wait until after conference for us to get the remaining information from the attendees. The new product release from STEMTech, ST5 is very exciting, once we get it in our hot little hands, you can taste it and start feeling immediate benefits... We all look forward to getting this product out into the field and showing the world how this additional product will help improve overall health and wellness.

Until tomorrow...

Stem Cells? Who Needs Stem Cells?

Stem Cells. That has been a popular subject in the news lately. You have heard about Stem Cell Research, you have most likely heard the pros and cons about Embryonic Stem Cell research. Stem Cells have become the new hot topic that will polarize people. The question really is, who needs stem cells, and why?

We all have stem cells in our bodies. What created our bodies are stem cells, specifically embryonic stem cells. Stem cells are actually "master" cells that have the ability to become almost any type of cell in the body. Stem cells are found in most multi-cellular organisms. These cells are crucial for growth of any organism because the stem cells have the ability to renew and replace damaged cells in the body. In mammals, there are two types of stem cells, embryonic and adult.

Embryonic stem cells have the unique ability to develop into any kind of cell in the body, whether a heart cell, brain cell or a liver cell. In embryonic stem cell therapy, doctors extract embryonic stem cells from an 8-10 day old embryo and then inject those cells elsewhere in order to recreate specific cells. This process destroys the embryo. Currently there is a lot of controversy regarding the harvesting and use of embryonic stem cells. We are not going to debate that medical research in this forum.

The other type of stem cells that are in the body are adult stem cells. Once we are born, we all carry adult stem cells. These cells are mainly produced and stored in the bone marrow of your body. Recent research has found that these adult stem cells are at the core of your body's natural renewal system. Adult stem cell treatment have been used successfully for many years and have been known to be used in veterinary medicine to treat tendon and arthritis problems in dogs and horses. The use of adult stem cells in research and therapy is not as controversial as embryonic stem cells because the production of adult stem cells does not require the destruction of an embryo. There have been successful veterinary cases where doctors have extracted adult stem cells from the dog's fat cells and then re-injected it into areas that need repair. Because they are using your own adult stem cells, the risk of rejection from the procedure is very low.

The product, StemEnhance, is the world's first natural Stem Cell Enhancer. It is the only nutritional supplement in the world that is proven to support the natural release of your own adult stem cells. By releasing approximately 25% more of your own adult stem cells into your system, you are allowing your body to repair and renew itself naturally. As we age the quantity of stem cells circulating in our system decreases while all our other cells tend to deteriorate. The older we get, the more we need to have our own adult stem cells circulating in our system to keep our body at optimal performance. The great thing about StemEnhance is that it is an all natural product and does nothing more than allow your body to release more of it's own adult stem cells. Then your own adult stem cells will circulate through your body repairing and renewing areas that are in need.

In summary, we all have stem cells. The key is how well our bodies use the adult stem cells that are already in existence. By using StemEnhance regularly, you would be increasing the amount of circulating adult stem cells by approximately 25%, which would then allow your body to renew and regenerate some other old, damaged cells. By having this occur naturally in your body, you will begin to experience optimal health. Increasing the number of circulating adult stem cells is one of the most important things that you can do in order to maintain your optimal health.

If you have questions regarding StemEnhance, the following video may be helpful. If you would like to ask more specific questions, please feel free to e-mail me, otherwise, if you are interested in ordering StemEnhance, you can order directly from my website, or again contact me through e-mail.

Until tomorrow...

Business Opportunities with Hawgwash

We are currently reviewing business opportunities with Hawgwash, LLC. Last night we reviewed a business opportunity through the STEMTech products (stem cell nutritional products). After re-reading the information that was provided to you last night, I wondered, where was the business opportunity in that conversation. Apparently, I have been woefully lacking in talking about the business opportunities. I have been providing all kinds of information regarding the products by STEMTech, mainly because they are awesome products, but I completely missed the boat regarding talking about the amazing business opportunity that can be found with STEMTech. Shame on me. I will rectify that oversight tonight and then move onto some other business opportunities that are offered through Hawgwash, LLC too.

As great as the STEMTech products are, if you are in a financial bind, even the best products for your health will seem to be unattainable. Fortunately for us, STEMTech has a great business opportunity built behind the awesome products they offer. If you are unsure what you may be able to do with STEMTech and don't want to do a lot of reading up front, they have created a simple to understand video summarizing the business opportunity. The difference with this product is that you can now offer the first stem cell enhancer to people to help them to improve their own health and wellness. If you are not healthy, how can you enjoy any additional income you may earn. Since this is the first product of it's kind to the market, you end up being in the right place at the right time. You have all probably heard something regarding stem cell research, and the STEMTech products utilize not embryonic stem cells, but your body's own natural adult stem cells.

Because of this increased media coverage, you get almost automatic advertising. All you have to do is mention that you have a stem cell nutritional, and most people have already heard something and are willing to hear more. Once you have their interest, all you have to do is to provide them with a little more information and your business is on its way to success.

I will not go into detail with the compensation plan for STEMTech, except to say that it is an excellent plan. This blog is not the forum to go into nitty-gritty details of any compensation plan, but if you are interested in obtaining more information on the STEMTech business opportunity, please feel free to either call me (the phone number was on the bottom of the attached video) or e-mail me at hawgwash1@yahoo.com with your questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Tomorrow we will cover the other business opportunities that are offered through Hawgwash, LLC in the event that the stem cell nutritional products and that opportunity do not rock your boat.

Until tomorrow...

Hawgwash and the STEMTech Opportunity

Yesterday I talked a little about the multiple business opportunities we at Hawgwash, LLC have to offer. We have added business opportunities that, in our belief, cover a wide range of interests. Our goal is to provide the customer with as many options for building a second income as possible. Not every opportunity either appeals to everyone, nor is every opportunity going to work for every person. Tonight we are going to cover the STEMTech business opportunity.

We chose various business opportunities that would complement what we do at Hawgwash, LLC. The first business opportunity we are going to review tonight is our newest addition, STEMTech International. STEMTech is the newest business opportunity we have added to our nutritional line and personally, I think it is one of the most innovative and cutting-edge opportunities on the market to date. We were first introduced to STEMTech International in early December 2009. The compensation plan looked great, the website was awesome, but the most important thing we needed to know was if the product was something we could personally and professionally stand behind.

In order to discover that, we researched the concepts of Stem Cell Nutrition and ordered products for us to personally try. As we waited for our order to arrive, we continued to research both the company and the concept of stem cell nutritionals. By the time our product and the distributor kit arrived, we were well informed about who STEMTech was and what they stood for. I had a very difficult time locating any negative information on STEMTech (which is excellent for any market) and found relatively little competition in the niche market they were going after.

The distributor materials were excellent. They materials were easy to read and understand. The compensation plan was not as complicated as many that we had seen before. What I really liked about STEMTech though was the concept of the stem cell nutrition. Many other nutritional companies make claims about health achieved, but STEMTech actually had medical journals documenting their statements. The more we learned about the company and the product, the more excited we became. This is a new nutritional supplement, it is cutting-edge technology, but the best thing is that the statements are backed up with proven scientific studies. If you looked to other nutritional companies, you would be hard pressed to locate the same quality of research that has gone into the StemEnhance product.

So, technically on paper, the company looked excellent and the products looked very solid. The next hurdle that had to be covered was, did the products work for US? Well, for those of you who may have been watching our website over the years, you may have noticed that we did not include any STEMTech links or information on our website until the end of January. That was because we became the human guinea pigs for the STEMTech products. We wanted to be able to say that we have personally used and can personally vouch for the products.

We do not believe in promoting anything that we can not personally stand behind. Ethically, we cannot (actually do not wish to) promote a product that we personally don't believe works well. We will also not promote a business opportunity that we feel will not benefit our customers for one reason or another. So, at times you may see us promoting different products on our website, but rarely will you see us promoting new opportunities unless we are VERY sure that the particular opportunity is viable and ethical.

So, after a month and a half of personally using the StemEnhance and StemFLO products, we felt confident that our customers would experience similar improvements in their overall health and well being. I know that by the end of January, I personally saw significant improvements in how my body was behaving and as the months have gone by, I have experienced better and better overall health. I have been able significantly reduce the number of over the counter medications for some personal afflictions, and am happy to say that I have completely eliminated other medications entirely from my life. I am thrilled with the physical improvements I have experienced and feel that my quality of life is better than it has been in many, many years.

After experimenting successfully with the StemEnhance and StemFLO products, I then decided to put our dogs on the StemPETS product. As you may have read in previous blogs, StemPETS has done wonders for our dogs also. We are continuing to monitor the response of our dogs to the extended use of StemPETS, but to date, all we have seen are improvements.

So, in terms of product and business opportunity, we can wholeheartedly endorse the STEMTech products for others, if they are interested in promoting a nutritional business opportunity or are interested in improving personal health. Tomorrow we will review one of our other business opportunities.

Until tomorrow...

Yorkie Health Update

Well, thought some of you might be interested on how our little Yorkie, Hawg has been doing. This will be the last of your Yorkie Health Updates. Haven't written about him much because I don't want to bore you will all the mundane little things that really don't need to be covered. Hawg got his stitches taken out today and is doing just fine.

It was a little touch-and-go for him this last week, actually more touch-and-go for me, not him because I was not sure how fast he should be healing. Hawg was still doing some internal bleeding 7 days after surgery, and the vet had originally said the bleeding was to have stopped after 5 days. Since I am such a worry wart, I called another vet, described the procedure that Hawg had gone through and asked when there should be no more bleeding. Based on what I told them, the vet indicated that the bleeding was normal up to 10 days after surgery, because Hawg's surgery was so extensive. Well, imagine how much better I felt.

As if on command, the next day, Hawg exhibited much less bleeding, and by the 10th day, there was virtually no more blood. Yippie!!! Then all I had to do was to worry about how and where to get his stitches out. He had a total of 10 stitches, and normally I am not squeamish about that, but where the majority of the stitches were, well, I wasn't going to be snipping around ANYTHING...

When we arrived in Corbin, KY yesterday, I started asking around for a vet. I couldn't keep Hawg's stitches in forever, so figured this would be the best time to get them removed. I was pointed to the Corbin Animal Clinic, which was about 2 miles from the motorcycle rally. I rode over there yesterday to ask if they would remove Hawg's stitches, and was pleasantly surprised to receive such a kind and positive answer. I always worry about going into a vet's office in an area that I am not familiar with. The people at the front desk were wonderful and kind and gave me a few blocks of time that I could bring Hawg in. Gratefully, I went back to our motor home and let Hawg know he only had one more day before he had his stitches removed.

This morning I loaded Hawg up on the bike and we rode together to the Corbin Animal Clinic. Within about 10 minutes after arriving, they came out to get Hawg. They verified where all the stitches were supposed to be and took Hawg in back. Within 5 minutes (seemed longer to me, but as you know, I am a worry-wart) he was back, sassy as ever. The vet said he is healing well and should be just fine. After my stomach finished doing all kinds of back-flips, I thanked everyone at the Clinic, put Hawg back on the bike and headed back to the motorcycle rally.

It took me about an hour to calm down after that (it only took Hawg about 10 seconds to calm down...) and now he and I are much happier. I am sure he feels much better not having all those stitches and I feel better knowing there is nothing more for him to do except finish the healing process. Hawg is loving this venue, the people we have met are awesome and are definitely "dog" people. He is being spoiled by everyone he meets, so I am positive his healing will proceed even quicker now that I am not nervous (my stress did cause him to be a bit stressed too) and he now gets to meet people again (again, in my over-protective state, I wouldn't let anyone touch him while he was "healing", since I didn't want anything to go wrong...I am such a pain sometimes...). Both dogs are still happily eating their StemPETS nutritional supplement too, which is probably what is keeping Gypsy healthy and helping Hawg to heal well.

Next time you see Hawg, you will never know he had any type of surgery. On a slightly different note, Gypsy has really been liking my over-protection of Hawg because I don't walk them together. She gets individual attention when we walk then he gets attention. Gypsy has been thriving on this individual attention, so I may make more of a habit of walking them separately. We shall see, since each dog loves a good brisk walk. The even better news is that by my walking both dogs separately for the last almost 2 weeks, I have lost a good bit of inches around my middle. My belt is now pulled into the last notch. The extra walking along with my watching what I eat (and taking my StemEnhance regularly) has finally done the trick to helping me to lose that extra padding. More reason why I may just keep walking the dogs separately...we shall see.

Until tomorrow...

How is your Brain?

Ha!! Got you there. Bet you are wondering where I am going to go with a title like, How is your Brain? Actually, since I am on a health kick this week, (since I know several people who are not healthy..) I thought I would bring up some questions regarding the health of your brain and some simple things to help keep your brain sharper...

The health of your brain plays a critical role in everything you do. If your brain were not functioning effectively, you may have trouble walking, or talking, or even remembering what you were doing ten seconds ago. I know some of us have that problem on a regular basis, but it is not do to lack of brain health...for me it may just be due to lack of brain...(not).

Honestly though, people exercise their bodies and can see results, but you also need to remember to exercise your brain. It too is a muscle and an organ, and does need to be exercised in order to remain sharp. Don't get me wrong, physical exercise is not only good for the body, but it is also good for the brain. The more exercise you get, the better the blood flow will be to all parts of your body, including your brain. Sometimes if you are feeling particularly stressed, if you take a brisk walk, you will find that the problems that seemed overwhelming are not so bad anymore. By increasing blood flow to your brain, you are helping it to relax and then you are able to see alternative solutions to the problem you were wrestling with. Also, as we talked about before, as you exercise, your body releases endorphins which make you feel better and relax you. That relaxation is also a benefit to your brain, it will work better and you can remember better if you are not under a tremendous amount of stress.

You may also want to consider foods that are good for your brain. Some researchers are finding that foods low in fat and cholesterol may reduce the chance of stroke and therefore reduce the chance of brain cell damage. By eating foods high in antioxidants (dark vegetables and fruits), you may also help protect those same brain cells. Cold water fish contain beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids which will also help protect your brain cells. You may also want to take some nutritional products that are high in antioxidants if you are unable to eat the appropriate fresh fruit. MonaVie Active is a great addition to your diet. Also our StemEnhance stem cell nutritional product can help your brain regenerate some of those brain cells that are not working as well as they used to. Both of these product lines are natural and contain high levels of antioxidants.

Remaining socially active can also help keep your brain healthy. Social interaction will force you to remember names, places, events as you recount stories to others. Social interaction can also help you to mitigate the stress you may be under by talking about what is bothering you. You may even have your friends help you to work out a potential solution to your problems. If they can't find a good solution, they could joke around enough with you that you start laughing and then the problem does not seem as bad anymore. All the same, the concept is that social interaction will help to reduce stress and by interacting with others, you are forcing your brain to work (so you are exercising it).

Another way to exercise your brain is to make an effort to learn something new. By forcing yourself to learn new things, you are exercising your brain because researchers have found that the mental stimulation of learning can limit the effect of aging on your memory and your mind. Some say the best thing for your brain is to combine learning something new things with physical activity. Haven't you noticed that you tend to remember things better if you were doing a particular activity at the same time? I find I learn new dance moves much faster than if I was sitting at a desk trying to remember a new language. If I were moving around while learning the new language, I also tend to remember the new words much better. Give it a try, the worst thing that could happen is people think you are crazy, but hey, you are having fun...

One last thing that you can do to help keep your brain healthy is to be sure to get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can adversely affect the brain and cognitive functions. A 2001 study indicated that sleep deprivation can lead to mental illness including psychosis and bipolar disorder. One study found that lack of sleep causes the brain to become incapable of putting an emotional event into the proper perspective. It can also cause you to become incapable of making a controlled, suitable response to the event. How many times have you been so tired that you "couldn't think straight"? Well, there is an actual physical reason for it. You need to keep your brain healthy so you reduce the chance of developing these problems.

So, how is your brain? Is it as sharp as it used to be? Do you feel like you are forgetting more than you used to? Try some of the ideas above and let's see if we can get that brain working better and helping you to feel better.

If you want more information on MonaVie product line or StemEnhance, please feel free to visit our website for more details. You can (almost) always reach us by e-mail at hawgwash1@yahoo.com too.

Regarding the picture at the top, are you looking at a young woman or an old lady? Look again, it is both...

Until tomorrow...

How is Your Pet's Health?

Today we went back to the Surgeon to find out how our little Yorkie, Hawg, is healing. For those of you who may have missed the last several days of blogs, Hawg, had to go in to the Animal Hospital for emergency surgery, he had kidney stones that he could not pass. This is a scary experience for anyone who cares about their pets, but even more frightening when you are not near your home and have to go to an unknown vet in a town you are visiting. How is your pet's health?

We thought our Hawg was healthy. We take both him and Gypsy in to the vet for their annual physical, we get their annual shots and nothing came up as unusual for either dog. We were introduced to a new nutritional line of products that are completely different from all the others we have seen on the market. This line of nutritional products from STEMTech are based around naturally increasing the amount of your own adult stem cells in your circulatory system so that your body can better replenish and refresh itself. I have been taking StemEnhance since late December and started taking StemFLO in early February.

Personally I have seen significant improvements in my overall quality of life since I started on the STEMTech products and expect to continue to see improvements overall. Since STEMTech also offers stem cell nutritional products for Dogs and Horses, I figured that if I was experiencing improved quality of life issues, then perhaps our dogs could also benefit from the same improvements in their quality of life. I started giving StemPETS to both of our dogs in mid-May.

If you know our dogs, their quality of life is pretty darned good, especially because they Hawg is 4 and Gypsy is almost 5 years old. They have been experiencing good health and are lean and active. I figured that in order to keep them happy and healthy, I should start them on the stem cell nutrition regimen early on so that they have a longer and better quality of life. Since they exhibited no health problems, I figured that taking StemPETS would keep them healthy and active over the years and that they may experience less aging issues along the line.

What I did not expect was to see the benefits of putting them on a nutritional product before problems arose. It appears that Hawg had been developing kidney stones for months, if not years prior to my putting him on StemPETS. The advantage that Hawg had because he had been on StemPETS for at least a month prior to this incident is that he remained relatively healthy and strong, even through the surgery.

The Surgeon was impressed with Hawg's overall health and was very impressed with how well Hawg recovered after his surgery. By day 3 after surgery (today), the bruising around Hawg's incision is almost completely gone. He has started playing with his toys again and wants to go on longer walks. He does not look like a dog that had major surgery three days ago. At Hawg's re-check after surgery, he was not running any fever and was as perky as ever. I would like to attribute Hawg's strong health and recovery to the fact that he had been on a steady regimen of StemPETS prior and right after his surgery.

If you have a dog or horse, how is your pet's health? StemPETS is a natural stem cell enhancer for your dog, and a great way to help them achieve optimal health. The tablets are chewable so you don't have to struggle with shoving a pill down your dog's throat. Better yet, the pills apparently taste great to the dogs, they eat the pills willingly, if not eagerly. Remember, as your pet ages, the amount of adult stem cells decreases. StemPETS supports your pet's ongoing health by supporting the natural release of your dog's adult stem cells from their bone marrow. You will be happy and your dogs will be very happy...and healthy.

If you have specific questions regarding StemPETS, please feel free to contact me at hawgwash1@yahoo.com.

Until tomorrow...

Helping others and StemTech

For the last few days, we have been helping a dear friend catch up on miscellaneous work and help get her business chugging forward. Yesterday, we helped her to organize her garage so she could easily find what she needed when she needed it. (How many times have you wandered into your own garage, only to see a huge mess and not find what you initially went out to locate?). We were able to recruit her 18 year old son to get much of the heaving lifting done and by the end of the day, she had a great-looking garage, with everything neatly stored and sorted and on shelves for easy access.

Now that her garage is organized, we are working today with her in getting her StemTech business rocking and rolling. The StemTech products have been able to help her body feel a little better, thereby improving her quality of life. Because she is experiencing positive results, we want to help her to get the word out to her friends and associates to at least take a look at what StemTech products have to offer and see if perhaps those same products can help improve other people's quality of life.

Our ultimate goal here is to help her first to feel better. I know that sounds suspicious, since there are so many people out there looking to line their personal pockets with money first, but honestly, we would rather see her healthy and happy and then see all of us becoming financially free. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the StemTech product line, they offer stem cell nutritional products that allow your body to naturally release it's own adult stem cells into the blood stream. It is being found that stem cells are the building blocks of the body, and if you have more adult stem cells floating around in your blood stream, you have a higher likelihood of those same stem cells repairing and/or replacing damaged cells and tissues in your body. If your body can naturally heal many of it's problems, your quality of life will improve. By taking the StemTech products, you are not putting additional chemicals and additives in your body and risking negative side effects. StemTech products are a completely natural botanical and in most people have been found to have no negative side effects.

Your own body makes and stores much of it's adult stem cells in the bone marrow. What some of the StemTech products do is to allow your body to release about 25% more of those stored stem cells into your circulatory system so that you have more adult stem cells essentially running around able to repair/replace cells and tissues faster. By being able to heal yourself faster, your quality of life improves, your attitude improves, and you want to go out and do more. We are working to help our friend resolve some of her stressors, so that she can continue to improve her quality of life, both physically (through StemTech) and mentally (by helping organize her garage for instance) so she can then have more energy to enjoy everything else.

So, we have been busy helping her with various small tasks, but more importantly, helping lighten her load so that she can focus on getting healthier. This is the best part about being in business for ourselves, we can not only work our business, but we can help others improve their quality of life without worrying about a job back home. One of our main business goals is to be able to help others improve their quality of life. Well, we need to get back to work and start working on a press release for her, so she can explode her business as her health continues to improve.

Until tomorrow...

More Info on Hemp Hearts and Why

Well, today I finally tasted the sample products we received yesterday, Hemp Hearts. No, they didn't taste like chicken. They tasted like a cross between sunflower seeds and pine nuts. Not a bad flavor, and tasted great when mixed with yogurt. The jury is still out about whether this product can do what all the posted reports indicate, but it is only day one of my personal guinea pig trial...

You may all be wondering why I am allowing myself to test other nutritional products when I currently have one that I love dearly, STEMTech. There are several reasons why I keep an open mind towards other nutritional products. First off, the STEMTech products help promote healthy cell production and growth. StemEnhance and StemFLO do not necessarily provide nutrition to keep those new, healthy cells healthy. So, I am on the hunt for products to help keep the healthy developed cells healthy. We currently offer MonaVie nutritional drinks for maintaining healthy cells, but sometimes nutritional drinks alone do not inspire others. Some people may not like the taste of some of the MonaVie nutritional drinks, others may not want to spend the money on a nutritional drink.

So, I continue to search for alternative methods to maintain those healthy cells. For those of you that know me, I am always looking for the best of the best. That even includes waterless vehicle cleaning technology. If you have looked at my website, you will notice that I carry two different brands of waterless cleaning technology products (UltraLuster and Dri Wash 'n Guard). That is because I feel they both are currently the best in the field. I am always looking for the best in a particular field. I want to be able to offer my customers the best in the market, without them having to do all the research. The research is properly my job. Therefore, I am also searching the nutritional field for some of the best nutritional products out there.

What I have discovered is that there is a much bigger field in nutritional products than I had ever imagined. I knew on some level that there were a multitude of options, but wow, it is hard to figure out where to start. In order for me to narrow the field down a bit, (and really, that is still hard to do) I am trying to decide on what type of nutritional product I would like to focus on. The STEMTech products are revolutionary because they promote your own body's ability to restore and heal itself. The next question is which direction do I wish to take in order to keep those newly created healthy cells healthy.

I am not a medical doctor, nor have I had any medical training. What I have been doing is asking various health professionals what they would recommend for maintaining optimal health and why. Golly, the answers I get are as varied as the nutritional products that are on a health food store. So, back to my dilemma, what to do....

What I have decided to do is to look for new ideas in nutrition, some that have legitimate science behind them instead of empty theories and old wives tales. That does narrow the filed a lot, but still, it is difficult to sift through the statements to validate which has scientific basis and which are unsubstantiated claims. The Hemp Hearts concept has some scientific basis and has been recommended by many doctors, but it has not gone main stream. Not sure why, and will continue to dig until I understand the concepts more fully.

In the mean time, I will continue to use the samples that were graciously supplied to me by the distribution company and will keep you all posted on my personal results. I did have more energy today than yesterday, which is one of the claims of the distributor. But, the real key is in discovering if this new-found energy is continuous, day after day, or just because I had a good day today. I would really like to discover that Hemp Hearts will be an awesome nutritional, I love the concept that they promote, and technically the proteins, vitamins and enzymes that are listed are all the great things our human body needs. I will continue to monitor my personal physical results, and keep you appraised every few days.

In a nutshell, the product, Hemp Hearts, claim that they are the most concentrated source of essential nutrients known. Theoretically those that consume a set amount of Hemp Hearts each morning will notice that they have more energy, will expel wastes after every meal, and are not hungry until mid-afternoon. This product is also promoted as being able to allow a person to lose weight because by consuming Hemp Hearts will reduce your appetite and allow you to eat smaller portions of non-processed foods. If you follow their diet regimen, you could lose up to a pound a day. The Hemp Harts product claim to have sufficient nutrients for tissue health, sufficient long fiber roughage for colon health and sufficient energy for success and good mental health.

I promise to keep you posted.

Until tomorrow...

Motorcycle Rally Event Today

Today we participated in a motorcycle event that was a lot of fun. It was called "One for the Son" and was located in Fort Lowell Park, Tucson, Arizona. It was a Christian Biker Fellowship event for 2010. We all had a wonderful time.

Actually we had so much fun that after the event started, I forgot to take pictures. The attached pictures show what our booth looks like (before the event began) and then once all the major festivities and activities ended, I had enough time to take a picture of the parking lot and then of the view we enjoyed while at the event.

This event was intended to benefit the local Christian charities: Victory Worship Center's Mobile Medical Clinic (helps local Tucson people with free medical care), Christian Faith Fellowship and the Church on the Street (has homeless programs that are open to all who walk in the door). The event had wonderful live music throughout the day and only relied on "canned" music when the bands needed a little rest. The music was modern and uplifting and (this is the best part) not too loud, but loud enough for everyone to hear clearly. We have been at many events where the music was so loud you could not carry on a conversation at all.

They also had face painting for the children in attendance, and there were quite a few children attending the event. There was also this really cool "train" made up of a lawn tractor, and five 50-gallon drums cut out and made into individual train cars. The children had an absolute blast being driven around the parking lot in this very different train. What was a lot of fun to watch was how much fun the "conductor" had while driving the children around the lot. He would turn the train so tightly that he could high-five the child in the last train car. Everyone (even those of us too old to fit in those drums) had an enjoyable time watching the antics of the train and the children in the train.

There were several vendors in attendance and lots of people wandering around checking out what was for sale. What made this event so wonderful was the fellowship shown by all the participants. Everyone came for a good time, and everyone seemed genuinely happy to meet and greet strangers. It is not usual for a motorcycle rally to be so welcoming to everyone who arrived, even general users of the park. We had bike games where many people did participate, there was a great bike show and finally a raffle for donated prizes. Again, what made the show and the games so enjoyable is that all motorcycles were welcomed. Not just Harley-Davidsons participated in the bike games and we saw some very interesting solutions to some of the biker games. No, I am not going to tell you how some people won, you will have to figure that out by yourself.

We had lots of opportunities to show how our Waterless Wash product, UltraLuster, worked on dirty motorcycles and cars, and also had the opportunity to talk to people about our new nutritional product, StemEnhance and StemFLO. Several people were interested in what a Stem Cell Nutritional product could do to benefit them, and we provided them enough information so they could make an informed decision.

If you have the opportunity to attend this event next year, I highly recommend it. It is family oriented, and bikes and people of all ages were welcomed. Since it was an extremely long and windy day, this blog is ending now. I am pooped and more than a little wind-burned. Time for some much needed rest.

Until tomorrow...

Adult Stem Cells and Allergies

We are going to take a break from the time management blogs we have been doing for the last couple of days. Today I wanted to discuss something different. Here in Arizona, we have had a really wet winter. Since the Phoenix, Arizona area is pretty much a desert, when it does rain a lot, lots and lots of plants start growing like crazy. The mountains surrounding Phoenix that are usually brown, are now clothed in green plants. It is a beautiful time of year, the wildflowers are in bloom, the Palo Verde trees are blooming, heck, anything that grows is now blooming. The problem is that anyone with anything remotely resembling allergies is now miserable.

Even I am feeling the effects of all that wonderful growth. It feels like I am coming down the the beginnings of the flu, but since this is an annual thing, I know it is not the flu. The good news is that this year, my allergies do not seem to be as intensely bad, especially with all the blooming plants in the area. I suspect that the reduced allergy symptoms is largely due to the fact that I have been taking these Adult Stem Cell Nutritionals for several months now. My eyes are still red-rimmed, and I occasionally sneeze, but overall, I can still function and do not need to take any of the over-the-counter allergy medications. I believe that my reduced symptoms is a direct result (my personal opinion, not scientific fact..) of the increase of adult stem cells romping around inside my blood stream. Since the adult stem cells are designed to renew and maintain balance in your body, my bet is that they are working overtime to keep me more healthy than sick feeling.

Granted, I do not feel 100%, but, in prior years, I am usually feeling pretty rotten and swearing I have the flu. I knew it wasn't the flu because each time in years past that I consumed allergy medications, my flu-like symptoms passed and I could continue with my day. The downside to the allergy medications is that there are side effects, for me that meant I felt a tad fuzzy and not as clear-headed as usual (no comments from the peanut gallery about my fuzzy head..). This year, I have only noticed a minor discomfort and do not feel the need to take the allergy medications yet. We shall continue to monitor the situation, but so far this year, I have been on far less medication than in prior years.

The StemTECH products (StemEnhance and StemFLO) are nutritional products, not medications, but for me, they seem to be helping a lot in keeping my allergies to a dull irritation, not a major problem. StemEnhance is the product that when taken, has been shown to release about 25% more of your own adult stem cells into the blood stream. Those adult stem cells are always on the lookout for old and worn-out or stressed cells in your body. When the adult stem cells find those worn-out cells, they have the ability to rejuvenate those cells and help the body to continue to renew itself for optimum health. The StemFLO helps promote optimum blood circulation, so StemFLO helps the adult stem cells get to where they need to go. Since my body is currently under a lot of stress due to all the allergens floating around, my adult Stem Cells are most likely working overtime. The good news is that I now have more adult stem cells romping around than usual, which, in my biased opinion, is why I do not feel as rotten as I would this time of year.

Well, that's my story for today, and I'm sticking to it. Tomorrow we will go back to talking about time management and how to carve out time to start a home based business.

Until tomorrow...