Miracle of ViaViente

Dr. Morton Walker, D.P.M.World-Renowned Medical Journalist

AA NNaattuurraall WWhhoollee FFoooodd PPuurreeee( A Natural Anti-Inflammatory )

VíaVienté is a Whole Food Pureewith Healing, Energizing and

Proven Natural Anti-Inflammatory Benefits.

It is comprised of Whole Fruits - skins, seeds, pulp and juice - Rich in Anti-Oxidants for Healing.

Essential Chelated Minerals,Vilcabamba Mineral Essence®

for Energy and Longevity.

This Proprietary Formula is in a base ofVilcabamba Spring Water.

Here’s Why I Take VíaVienté Every Day!

VíaVienté's High Anti-Oxidant, Mineral-Rich Formula Provides:

• Immunity Boost• Healthy Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar & Cholesterol• Better Sleep• Increased Energy• Overall Health & Wellness• Natural Anti-Inflammatory

I drink 2 ozs. (60ml) of VíaVienté twice a day - in the morning and again in theevening to support my health, boost my immune system and increase my energy.

If I were diagnosed with cancer, I would drink 4 ozs. (120ml) of VíaVienté three tofour times a day - spread out from early morning to late evening to help my bodymaintain a Higher Alkaline Position and Better pH Balance all day. Research hasshown that your body Fights Disease when it is in a state of Higher Alkalinity.

Dr. Morton Walker

1973 1983 2003 2004 2005

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Why would 30+ different nutritional productcompanies attempt to duplicate VíaVienté?

Because VíaVienté supports BOTH Wellness and Increased Energyand Provides more Life-Changing Benefits than any other product that Ihave seen.

I have devoted my career to researching and writing about nutri-tion and human health. Until coming across VíaVienté, I have never seena more complete nutritional product for wellness and energy. I believethat the secret to great health should be available to all. This is why I amsharing my findings with you about VíaVienté.

How was VíaVienté developed?

This extraordinary product is the vision of Texas entrepreneurCraig Keeland. In 1991 Craig read Dr. Alexander Leaf's (HarvardUniversity) article in National Geographic (July 1973) which chronicledthe extreme health and longevity of the people living in a rainforest highin the Andes Mountains of the Vilcabamba Valley.

In the Vilcabamba Valley, 1 in 64 people live to be 100 years of ageand in excellent health. They sustain vital and active lives free from thediseases of aging that plague our modern world - heart disease,Alzheimer's, cancer and obesity. Men in the village over 100 years of ageare even able to father children. To give you a benchmark, when Dr. Leafdid his study in 1973, only 1 in 100,000 people in the U.S. lived beyond100. In the 2000 U.S. Census there was an estimated 1 in 6,000; howev-er, too often age related health issues interfere with a high quality of life.

Why do the people living high in the Andes Mountains live so long with extreme health?

Years of scientific research has shown that the key is their miner-al-rich drinking water and the High Anti-Oxidant content of the region'sfruits.

We have known for 20 years that Anti-Oxidants FightInflammation and Free Radical Damage at the Cellular Level.

Inflammation and Free Radical Damage are:The Cause of Cellular Aging & Most Age-Related Diseases.

Today we also know that Minerals are as important, if not moreimportant, than vitamins in providing the body with proper metabolism,vitality and energy.

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What is in this Revolutionary Product?

VíaVienté’s Formula is comprised of High Anti-Oxidant Whole Fruits,Herbs (U.S. Formula Only) and Vilcabamba Mineral Essence (EssentialMinerals for increased Metabolism and Energy) from sources derivedfrom the Highest Quality available:

FORMULA

FRUITS: 1. Whole Grape containing Resveratrol &Grape Seed Extract containing Resveratrol

2. Whole Blueberry Puree containing Resveratrol

3. Whole Bilberry Puree containing Resveratrol

4. Whole Cranberry Puree containing Resveratrol

5. Whole Pomegranate Puree

6. Whole Prune Puree

7. Apple Puree

8. Whole Noni Puree

9. Whole Aloe Vera

10. Whole Lycium Puree

11. Whole Elderberry Puree

MINERALS: Vilcabamba Mineral Water Containing the followingminerals referred to as Vilcabamba Mineral Essence

1. Potassium2. Calcium3. Magnesium4. Phosphorus5. Iron6. Zinc7. Manganese8. Copper9. Cobalt

10. Chromium11. Iodine12. Selenium13. Molybdenum14. Vanadium

HERBS: 1. Whole Gentian Root (U.S. Formula Only)

2. Whole Chinese Skullcap (U.S. Formula Only)

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Why are Whole Foods Better Nutrition?

We know that consuming Whole Foods is far superior to consum-ing just vitamins or mineral supplements. In Whole Foods, nutrients worktogether Synergistically to produce a greater effect on nutrition than iso-lated or extracted supplements can, if taken alone.

VíaVienté Purees the Whole Fruit - The Skin, Seeds, Pulp & Juice to deliver an umbrella ofAnti-Oxidant Protection Against Aging & Age-Related Disease.

This proprietary blend has received the Highest Ranking inAnti-Oxidant Levels for a product of its kind by Brunswick Labs.

I have also been impressed by VíaVienté's dedication to researchand product testing. The product development began in 1991 and 12years later (2003) VíaVienté was released to the public. It has been soldaround the world for the past 6 years. Therefore VíaVienté has been indevelopment and has been sold around the world for over 18 years.

I have personally been taking VíaVienté since it was introduced in2003 and have made it a part of my daily regimen of nutritional supple-mentation. VíaVienté is all about “Leading Others To Better Health!” Formost people, it has become a Totally Encompassing Product and is theonly product they take for their daily needs of vitamins and minerals.

I hope you enjoy this book and give yourself the opportunity to tryVíaVienté. Drinking 1 - 2 ozs. (30-60 ml) twice a day (once in the morningand again in the evening) will prove to you that an umbrella of Anti-Oxidants combined with Essential Minerals will make you feel better thanyou have in many years. Upon first drinking VíaVienté, people reportmore energy and deeper sleep. After 10 to 12 weeks, drinkers reportimprovement in long-term health issues. Why 10 - 12 weeks? It typical-ly takes the body 90 days to heal and come back into balance.

If you want a more active and energetic lifestyle and the besthealth you've ever been in, join me in trying this product. You will proveto yourself what thousands around the world already know:

“VíaVienté is the bridge

between your lifelong wellness and vitality.”

Dr. Morton Walker. D.P.M.

Publisher’s Note: Dr. Morton Walker is a professional medical journalist who has authored 101published books and over 5400 clinical journal and magazine articles about wholistic medicine,orthomolecular nutrition and alternative methods of healing. Named "The World's LeadingMedical Journalist Specializing in Wholistic Medicine" by the American Cancer Control Society.

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This Book is Dedicated...

...To everyone worldwide who values the human body as agift from God and who desires to Live Younger Longer. BecomingGood Stewards of our bodies allows us to live without pain, freefrom medications and in an Optimal State of Health. For those notliving well, the body has tremendous healing powers. Anyone canbegin the Path to Healing with a lifestyle change that includes con-suming VíaVienté daily.

...To VíaVienté consumers in over 25 countries and territories(and growing) around the world. You are living in the goodness ofhealth and wellness. By reaching out to others to “Gift them with abottle of VíaVienté,” you are providing others with a powerfulmessage of Hope & Healing.

...To the Children of the Vilcabamba Valley who possess thegreatest love and joy that anyone could experience. WhenVíaVienté Founder and CEO Craig Keeland first visited theVilcabamba Valley in 1991, he witnessed a community with virtuallyno tangible assets. Through VíaVienté's Ambassador to Vilcabamba,Jaime Mendoza, and the Andes Children's Foundation, we havebeen able to thank the people of the Valley with educational sup-port so the children of the Vilcabamba Valley can have a brighterfuture. As school administrators and teachers have assessed theschools' needs and requested support, VíaVienté in tandem withJaime Mendoza and the Andes Children's Foundation provided andcontinues to provide school supplies, books, uniforms, lab equip-ment, photo copiers, computers, internet access, television moni-tors, DVD players, learning centers, microscopes, desks and chairsand much more. VíaVienté's on-going support to the Vilcabambaschool children is a heartfelt 'Thank You' to the Vilcabamba peoplefor sharing all of nature's healing wonders from their Valley High inthe Andes Mountains of Ecuador.

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Acknowledgement

GP Publishing acknowledges the medical researchers, doctorsand entrepreneurs who have dedicated their lives and careers toexpanding our body of knowledge regarding nutrition and humandietary needs. Each of their contributions has benefited health-con-scious people the world over who desire to achieve their goals of liv-ing a full and productive life in the best possible health and for aslong as possible. These dedicated individuals have helped toincrease our average life expectancy from 50 years just a few shortdecades ago, to nearly 80 years today, and within our lifetimes, topossibly over 100 years. The compilation of articles, research, jour-nal entries, books and public declarations represented in this bookserve to document their dedication to the service of science andhumanity. We salute these individuals for their visionary work andthank them for their writings, some of which have been included.

Dr. Linus Pauling Two-Time Nobel Prize LaureateDr. Alexander Leaf Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Harvey Ashmead Father of Mineral ChelationDr. Morton Walker Medical Researcher & JournalistDr. Richard Cutler National Institute on AgingDr. Mark Pedersen World-Renown Formulator,

Herbalist & AuthorDr. DeWayne Ashmead President of Albion LabsDr. Eugene H. Payne Clinical Investigator for

Reader’s DigestDr. Miguel Salvador Internationally Renown CardiologistJaime Mendoza The Goodwill Ambassador of

VilcabambaCraig Keeland Pioneer in the Anti-Aging Industry

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Table of Contents

TERMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VILCABAMBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DISCOVERY & CONFIRMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

CHELATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

IT’S IN THE WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ANTI-OXIDANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

A SCIENTIFIC OVERVIEW OF VÍAVIENTÉ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

THE 12-WEEK PLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

GIVING BACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

VÍAVIENTÉ CONSUMER HEALTH BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

REFERENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Terms

Amino AcidThe chief component of proteins, of which 14 are essential for deliv-ering proper nutrition to the human body.

Anti-OxidantFights the aging process - Anti (against) - Oxidants (oxygen) fightsoxidation. Oxidation is the cause of aging and leads to making thebody susceptible to diseases. Oxidation is a deterioration of thebody much like rust (a form of oxidation) deteriorates metal. It is anaturally occurring substance that combats the negative effects ofoxygen called oxidative stress.

BioavailableEasily absorbed by the body.

CentenarianAnyone reaching the age of 100 or greater.

ChelationChelate – Greek prefix meaning: “Claw”A term used to describe a resulting compound when a mineral isbound or stuck to certain carrier molecules, in this case a “claw-likeappearance” of two amino acids (ligands) on each side. A patentedamino acid chelated will increase the absorption into the humanbody by 400% – 600%.

Free Radical MoleculeA term used to describe a negatively charged molecule that is pro-duced in the oxidative process that has been identified as the causeof cellular damage in all living things and contributes to aging.

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ORAC ValuesORAC measures the Anti-Oxidant Values in Fruits, Whole Foods &Products containing Anti-Oxidants. In 1997, Dr. Richard Cutler andtwo of his students were credited with the invention of the ORACMethod which originally only included the test for the Peroxylradical. Today the ORAC Value System has expanded to include 5tests and is used around the world. “Total ORAC Complex Value” is alaboratory measurement of a substance’s Anti-Oxidant potential toabsorb reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, commonly referred toas free radicals.

Most companies only test for the Peroxyl radical. VíaVienté tests for“The Total ORAC Complex Value” consisting of these 5 tests:

ORAC TestOxygen Radical Absorbance CapacityThe ORAC analysis measures a substance’s abilityto protect the body against the peroxyl radical.

HORAC TestHydroxyl Radical Absorbance CapacityThe HORAC analysis measures a substance’s abilityto protect the body against the hydroxyl radical.

NORAC TestNitrite Radical Absorbance CapacityThe NORAC analysis measures a substance’s abilityto protect the body against the peroxynitrite radical.

SORAC TestSuperoxide Radical Absorbance CapacityThe SORAC analysis measures a substance’s abilityto protect the body against the Superoxide anion.

SOAC TestSinglet Oxygen Radical Absorbance CapacityThe SOAC analysis measures a substance’s abilityto protect the body against the Singlet oxygen.

PhytoNectarA type of puree created by utilizing a process whereby the juice, seeds,skin and pulp are reduced to a concentrated, nutrition-rich nectar. Heatused in this process is carefully controlled to preserve heat sensitiveenzymes and volatile substances.

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PhytoTonicPhyto – Greek prefix meaning: “To bring forth from a plant.”Tonic – “a liquid healing agent that invigorates and restores.”The term PhytoTonic was coined by Dr. Mark Pedersen to describe ahealth promoting tonic like the one presented in this book.

PolyphenylPolyphenyls are the natural Anti-Oxidant agents found in fruits. They aremost often found in the protective skins or regenerative seeds of plants.They give the yellow to a banana, red to an apple and blue to a blueberry.Components with polyphenyls act as scavengers in the body, sweeping outdamaging free radicals. Polyphenyls are also thought to have the capabil-ity of repairing cellular DNA and helping ward off long-term damage.

PureeAny food that is processed into a smooth, thick consistency. VíaVientécombines mineral-rich Vilcabamba Spring Water with a blend of WholeFruit Purees to capture all of their nutritional value in a drinkable form.

ResveratrolFound in the skin of red and purple grapes, cranberries, blueberries andbilberries, Resveratrol is an Anti-Oxidant that has been recently discov-ered to Protect our Cardiovascular Systems. Resveratrol appears to be amajor factor in the "French Paradox," answering why the French popu-lation has less heart disease and cancer in spite of consuming high fatdiet, regular intake of alcohol and lack of exercise.

Total ORAC Complex ValueThe cumulative value of each of the 5 Anti-Oxidant Tests (ORAC, HORAC,NORAC, SORAC and SOAC) combined into one value. This term was cre-ated by VíaVienté and is now used throughout the world to represent theTotal Complex of the 5 test values added together... the "Comprehensive"Anti-Oxidant Value of any Fruit, Whole Food or Nutritional Product.

VilcabambaA Village High in the Andes Mountains of South America, located in aRainforest in the southwest corner of Ecuador, close to the border ofPeru. The term comes from the Quechua language of Inca derivation.Vilca – meaning “sacred” or “God.” Also from the Huilco (sacred) treesBamba – meaning “valley”

Whole FoodThe term “Whole Food” means that everything is used - the seeds,skin, pulp and juice. That’s how VíaVienté manufactures its product tocreate the Purees. Whole Foods are far superior to consuming extract-ed or synthetic vitamins or individual supplements. Whole Foods aresimply “Balanced” nutrition.

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Chronology of Events

Searching for the Secret to Long-life and Vitality in Vilcabamba

1936 – U.S. Government Printing Office reprints an article by RexBeach entitled “Modern Miracle Men” establishing the knowledgethat minerals are the key to human nutrition and pointing out thedeficiencies in U.S. agricultural food products.

1954 – Dr. Eugene H. Payne, clinical investigator for Parke DavisPharmaceuticals, publishes an account in Reader’s Digest about thevirtual absence of heart disease in the Valley of Vilcabamba in LojaProvince.

1969 – Dr. Miguel Salvador, an internationally known cardiologistliving in Quito, Ecuador, becomes interested in Vilcabamba afterlearning of the reports that residents of the village never sufferheart attacks. He undertakes a major research project in the area onbehalf of the Ecuadorian government.

1970 – Dr. Alexander Leaf, Harvard Medical School, is commissionedby National Geographic to investigate the claims of an abundance ofcentenarians in three regions of the world, the land of Hunza in theKarakoram Range in Pakistan, the Caucasus in Georgian Russia andthe Sacred Valley of the Vilcabamba, Loja Province, Ecuador. Hisarticle “Every Day is a Gift When You Are Over 100” appeared in theJanuary 1973 issue of National Geographic.

1973 – Dr. David Davies, a British gerontologist, publishes his firstaccount in the New Scientist. Davies reports that “Hypertension,heart disease and cancer are comparatively uncommon” inVilcabamba. Davies also mentions that scientists from the National

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University of Quito investigated the area’s river water from whichmost of the Vilcabamba inhabitants drink, “in a search for chemicalfactors which might be responsible for the longevity.”

1978 – The National Institute on Aging and the FogertyInternational Center sponsor an international meeting regardingVilcabamba. Dr. Alexander Leaf is co-chairman of the workshop,which includes researchers from Japan, Canada, France, Ecuadorand the U.S. who conducted research in Vilcabamba. Collectively,their findings report that the Vilcabambans experience betterhealth, longer lives and above average coronary and bone health ascompared to other populations.

1981 – Dr. Morton Walker, a medical journalist visits Vilcabamba toobtain samples of water, food and hair for analysis. I also reviewrecords in Vilcabamba’s Lieutenant General’s office, the CivilRegistrar’s office, the local church and the Provincial Council of Loja todetermine whether the centenarian claims are authentic. I interviewseveral of the centenarians and investigates their diet, drinking waterand lifestyle. Laboratory analysis of the samples collected by mereveal that the Vilcabamba water and food supply contains what Idescribed as “the perfect combination of trace minerals and other ele-ments deemed necessary for maintaining a balanced body chemistry.”The villagers’ hair analyses confirm the food and water findings.

1983 – Dr. Harvey Ashmead, Albion Labs, after having secured anumber of patents for mineral chelation for human consumption,becomes the renowned expert on mineral chelation and the naturalchelation processes that occur in the mineral waters of Vilcabamba.

1989 – Dr. DeWayne Ashmead, President of Albion Labs, publisheshis book Conversations on Chelation and Mineral Nutrition. It con-tains his findings on mineral chelation, originally designed to sup-port farm animal and crop production, and its benefits for humanconsumption and advanced nutritional supplementation.

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1991 – Craig Keeland, Founder and C.E.O. of VíaVienté, asks thequestion, “Can you slow down the aging process to live a longer andyounger life?” Craig’s goal is to develop an anti-aging product thatcombines all the “Best from nature with the best from science.” Afterreading Dr. Harvey Ashmead’s book, Craig insists that chelated min-erals be an essential ingredient in his future anti-aging products.

1991 – After much research in the science of anti-aging, CraigKeeland seeks out Dr. Richard Cutler, National Institute on Aging.Dr. Cutler is credited with 16 years of research as well as verifyingthe role of Anti-Oxidants in fighting free radicals and thereby slow-ing the aging process.

1991 – Craig Keeland meets Dr. Harvey Ashmead who shares a copyof my 1981 manuscript, Secrets of Long Life. My manuscript con-firms that the mineral profile of the Vilcabamban’s water is a key fac-tor in the villagers’ remarkable health.

1991 – Craig Keeland meets me and I share my findings in my newlyre-published book Secrets of Long Life.

1991 – Craig Keeland travels to Vilcabamba to confirm his belief thatthe “Fountain of Youth” can be found in the pristine waters that cas-cade from high in the Andes Mountains down to the village. Hebrings back a sample of water to be tested.

1991 – Dr. Harvey Ashmead and Dr. Mark Pedersen successfullyassay the mineral profile from Vilcabamba’s water which becomesknown as Vilcabamba Mineral Essence (VME). Craig asks Dr.Pedersen to formulate a good tasting tonic, combining VME withAnti-Oxidants and herbs. Due to technological limitations whichkept them from eliminating the bitterness in a tonic form of the min-erals and whole foods consumed by the Vilcabambans, Dr. Pedersenwent on a “scientific mission” to resolve the problem.



1992 – Life, Reader’s Digest, Newsweek and Longevity magazinespublish articles about anti-aging technologies and advances in nutri-tional supplementation sparking the Anti-Oxidant Revolution. Afterreading these articles and posting them throughout the halls of hiscompany, Craig Keeland is convinced that he has made the rightchoice to become a leader in anti-aging product development. Heconfirms his decision to require “Pharmaceutical Standards” for allof his products.

1993 – High Society magazine in Dallas covers Craig Keeland’sVilcabamba trip to discover “The Fountain of Youth” and dubs himthe “Ponce de Leon for the 21st Century.” The article also mentionsKeeland’s “Great Water Taste-Off,” featuring Vilcabamba water.

1994 – Craig Keeland is invited to Dr. Linus Pauling’s home. Keelandshares his vision for anti-aging with the 93-year-old two-time NobelPrize Winner, known as the “Father of Vitamin C.” Pauling “Passesthe Torch” for “A Better Nutritional Future” to Keeland. This wasPauling’s last known interview. He passes away only five monthslater.

2003 – Craig Keeland again commissions Dr. Mark Pedersen, nowwith another leading nutritional products manufacturer, to developa tonic delivery system for the Vilcabamba Mineral Essence and thepowerful Anti-Oxidants found in Vilcabamba’s equatorial fruits andherbs. Using recent advances in scientific technologies, Pedersensuccessfully develops a good tasting “Whole fruit and herbalPhytoTonic” from homogenized (broken into small particles)“PhytoNectars.” He then adds the VME, making this new formula arevolutionary delivery system for the “Best from Vilcabamba.”

2003 – Dr. Richard Cutler, is now Scientific Director for The KronosGroup, a company dedicated exclusively to anti-aging technologies.Having developed the ORAC Value System in 1997 to measure aproduct’s Anti-Oxidant strength and value, Dr. Cutler namesKeeland’s new PhytoTonic the “The Highest Rated Anti-OxidantValue (ORAC) on the market.” Craig calls his product: VíaVienté,meaning “Alive With Youth.”

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2003 – The first bottle of VíaVienté is sold on July 1st.

2003 – Carrington Labs, an ISO 9001 Certified PharmaceuticalManufacturer in North America, is enlisted to bottle VíaVientéutilizing patented manufacturing techniques that preserve theextra-high Anti-Oxidant values of its fruits and roots.

2003 – The Andes Children’s Foundation is established by CraigKeeland as a way of giving back to the people of the VilcabambaValley. The Foundation provides computers, software and teachertraining to the villagers’ three schools as well as new desks and chairsfor one of the schools. Volunteers travel to Vilcabamba twice a yearon Educational Missions to share computer training, arts, crafts,emergency medical expertise and sports skills with the students.

2005 – Nearly two decades after his quest began, Craig Keeland'senergizing, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Whole Food Puree ischanging lives worldwide. VíaVienté is sold in over 25 countriesand territories around the world and growing. The product's healthbenefits transcend all ages, nationalities and genders.

2007 – VíaVienté's packaging is 100% green and recyclable.

2008 – Aseptic - VíaVienté is bottled at a pharmaceutical-standardsmanufacturer using the state-of-the-art Aseptic Sterilization process- a proprietary manufacturing process that kills any potential con-taminants while leaving the nutrients and live food enzymes intact.Aseptic Sterilization ENSURES that VíaVienté is the best product onthe market.

2009 – Resveratrol - Resveratrol has always been in VíaVienté in itsWhole Grape Puree, Blueberry Puree, Bilberry Puree and CranberryPuree. Recent discoveries have shown positive effects of Resveratrolon Cardiovascular Health resulting in less heart disease and cancer.



Vilcabamba

The “Sacred Valley” of the Centenarians

Founded by the Spanish in 1756, Vilcabamba is a tiny villagein a Rainforest High in the Andes Mountains in the southwest cornerof Ecuador. There, the Spanish encountered the Quechua Indians,possible ancestors to the Incas who had inhabited the Valley for cen-turies. The modern people of Vilcabamba are thought to be a mix-ture of the Spanish explorers and the Quechua Indians.

The Vilcabamba Valley sits at the foothills of the AndesMountains at an elevation of approximately 5,000 feet. It boasts theamazing claim of being one of the few places on earth that was notaffected by the Ice Age.

Surrounding the Valley and rising high into the AndesMountains is Podocarpus National Park, a national reserve and oneof the world’s few remaining rain forests, known for its Pre-Ice Agemicroorganisms.

Falling rain settles into the tundra in the heart of the preserve,saturating the area with thousands of pools filled with the mostorganically mineral-rich spring waters in the world. The tundra actsas a filter for undesirable heavy metals. As the water penetrates the

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tundra and winds its way through the mountains, it absorbs organicminerals and is forced by gravity to seek portals throughout theValley from which to emerge. The places where this water emergesare the natural springs, which are abundant throughout the Valley.

Just two miles from the center of the village lies one of theseancient springs, believed to have been utilized by the Incas. Herethe soil has an unusual pinkish tint. About two miles further uptoward the Warrango Ridge is another spring. It is likely that peoplehave visited this spring for centuries, possibly going back to Incantimes, as evidenced by markings on the surrounding rocks. Thesesprings contribute to the volume of water flowing down the Valleyand into the center of Vilcabamba. The purist and richest of thesewaters flows some 200 feet below the surface of the river valley inartesian wells that deposit this mineral-rich water. The water testedfrom these wells shows a higher content of essential minerals. Thiswater is the source for the Vilcabamba Mineral Essence used in theAll Natural Whole Food Puree, VíaVienté.

The very essence of life itself, water, is considered sacred bythe inhabitants. The old ones of the village say, “From the throne(the Andes) of the Sacred One (God) comes the elixir of life.”

Local legend identifies the Valley as the original Garden ofEden. Year-round temperatures range between 66 and 78 degreesFahrenheit. Vegetation flourishes here, and native herbs are report-ed by the villagers to have miraculous medicinal qualities.

Dr. Synge, a Nobel Peace Prize winner who is credited with thediscovery of amino acids, states that the plants from certain areasnear the Equator have remarkable healing value. Chemical assayanalysis has shown that the fruits, roots and herbs grown in this par-ticular equatorial area have the strongest Anti-Oxidant protection inthe world.

Centenarians Living Without Disease

Vilcabamba is one of only three places in the world that claimto have an unusually disproportionate abundance of centenariansper capita. In fact, the majority of Vilcabamba’s population isbetween 60 and 90. The village itself looks like a scene from a thirdworld country composed of adobe structures and round earth build-ings, which are environmentally friendly. The villagers display a

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great sense of humor and possess a zest for life. They live relativelystress-free lives in a lush environment with crisp, clean air.

The modern world considers people over the age of 65 to beelderly. In Vilcabamba, these elderly engage in hard work wellbeyond what is considered the age of retirement in the rest of theworld, enabling the Vilcabambans to remain contributing membersof the community throughout their lives. What is most remarkable,however, is the absence of disease among the population.

The Gift of Vilcabamba

What do the people of Vilcabamba have to teach us? Theyprovide a marvelous opportunity to explore the environmentallyfriendly factors that can slow down the aging process.

As David Davies reported in The Centenarians of the Andes in1975:

“The people we studied do not have the same pattern of sick-ness as we do – diseases common to us, such as cancer and diabetesare almost unknown. Yet in the surrounding areas, where no cente-narians are found, these same diseases are quite common.

If these old people disappear without our finding some of theirsecrets, it will be one of the greatest losses to mankind in this histo-ry of medical research.

Geneticists and environmentalists should work together todiscover the secrets of old age – and these people of Ecuador offerus a unique opportunity. We must grasp it.”2

The Gift of Health to A Friend

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Dr. Morton Walker taking a hair samplefrom Roa (at age 131) in 1981 for hairanalysis used to determine the body’s

vitamin and mineral content.

Roa with his 4th wife (having survived 3),holding his child he sired at age 105

Roa’s son Roa, Jr. featured in NationalGeographic article in 1973

Woman in Vilcabamba withdocumentation of her age at 103

Roa’s birth certificationcard with the year he

was born... 1850.His name is on thechurch cornerstone

which he helped build in1866 at age 16.

Discovery&

Confirmation

When Dr. Eugene H. Payne’s article about the Vilcabambanregion was published in Reader’s Digest in 1954, it sparked an ava-lanche of scientific interest in the area. Dr. Payne had traveled thereto investigate the story of a British engineer who had retired to Lojato spend his few remaining years in the Province. Though high bloodpressure had severely damaged his heart, surprisingly, Payne foundhim in good health. The man reported to Payne that as long as hestayed in Loja he seemed well, but whenever he left the region, hisblood pressure zoomed and his heart gave him trouble. Dr. Paynealso noted that heart disease was almost unknown among theinhabitants of the 4400 square mile province. 1

In 1969, Dr. Miguel Salvador, an internationally known cardi-ologist living in Quito, became interested in Vilcabamba after hear-ing reports that residents there never suffered heart attacks. Heundertook a major research project in the area on behalf of theEcuadorian government, surveying 340 randomly selectedVilcabambans of all ages. Of all the villagers Dr. Salvador surveyed,only one showed signs of having a weak heart. Dr. Salvador report-ed a high proportion of villagers over the age of 65, however, it wastheir level of physical activity that caught his attention:

“I was impressed, however; not because people were living tobe more than 100, but because they were so active, with minds andbodies you’d expect in men and women who were 60 or 70.”Salvador’s findings were published in 1972 in an Ecuadorian papertitled “Vilcabamba: Tierra de Longevos.” ²

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Dr. David Davies, a British gerontologist visiting Quito in 1971,heard of Salvador’s Vilcabamban findings and arranged to visit theregion. During the next two years he made three additional trips tothe area and published his first account in the February 1973 issueof New Scientist.

Dr. Davies stated that,

“Hypertension, heart disease and cancer are comparativelyuncommon. Death is usually the result of an accident or of catchinginfluenza from the few outsiders who visit the place.”

He also noted that baptismal certificates for Vilcabambansappeared authentic and that they confirmed both the longevity ofcurrent inhabitants as well as those who were deceased. Davies’report mentioned that scientists from the National Universityof Quito were investigating the area’s spring water, from whichmost of the inhabitants drank,

“in a search for chemical factors which might be responsiblefor the longevity.”3

In the early 1970’s, Dr. Alexander Leaf, chief of medical servic-es at Massachusetts General Hospital and professor of clinical med-icine at Harvard, was commissioned by the National GeographicSociety to visit areas of the world where centenarians were sup-posed to be plentiful. When Dr. Leaf visited Vilcabamba, heobserved:

“In Vilcabamba, the community was Catholic, and churchbaptismal records confirmed some of the ages claimed there. Somecould also be supported by the number of generations of offspring,and by testimony from friends and relatives of similar age. A censustaken in 1971 showed that Vilcabamba, with a population of only819, had 9 individuals above the age of 100. In the United States, bycomparison, the figure is about 3 centenarians per 100,000 popula-tion.

The average daily diet provided 1,200 calories. The daily proteinintake was 35 to 38 grams, and of fat only 12 to 19 grams; 200 to 260grams of carbohydrate completed the diet. Protein and fat again werelargely of vegetable origin, with only some 12 grams of protein daily



from animal sources. Needless to say, one sees no obesity among theelderly in Vilcabamba, neither were there signs of under-nutrition.” 4

Vilcabamba is a tranquil community that allows its inhabitantsfreedom from most of the stress that confront modern society.Certainly this lack of stress contributes to their longevity. Dr. Leafalso recorded that regular sexual activity is an important factor inreaching extreme old age. In Vilcabamba, part of the natural flow oflife is the continuation of sexual activity throughout the elder years.

By the mid-1970s, the long-lived Vilcabambans had becomethe focus of global scientific excitement. In 1974, filmmaker GeneAyers released his film titled Valley of the Old Ones. David Davies’book The Centenarians of the Andes was published in 1975 in GreatBritain. McGraw Hill released Dr. Leaf’s book Youth in Old Age thesame year. The following year, Rodale Press published GraceHalsell’s book Los Viejos – Secrets of Long Life from the SacredValley. And a second documentary film was released titled,Longevity – To Live to Be 140.

Each one of the scientists involved in documenting the vitali-ty of the Vilcabambans confirmed that many of the villagers werewell past 100 years of age. But more than their longevity was ofinterest. All of the elderly inhabitants were healthy, active and men-tally alert.

On February 27 – 28, 1978, the National Institute on Agingand the Fogerty International Center sponsored an internationalmeeting concerning Vilcabamba. Dr. Alexander Leaf was appointedco-chairman of the workshop, which included researchers fromJapan, Canada, France, Ecuador and the United States who hadworked in Vilcabamba.

Their findings showed that the importance of Vilcabamba wasnot simply in the area of longevity but also in the apparent goodhealth of its elderly. Addressing the health aspects, Dr. MiguelSalvador reported that 44% of the elderly in Vilcabamba showednormal electrocardiograms, and only 30% showed definitely abnor-mal electrocardiograms, compared to 80% to 90% abnormality inother Ecuadorian and American populations.



Other researchers noted that the Vilcabamba elderly sharedfive unusual characteristics:

• They were not overweight, and in fact were relatively thin• They had lower blood pressure than expected; rarely hypertension• They had lower than usual blood cholesterol values• They had lower heart rates, especially after exertion• Measurements of the Vilcabambans’ bone structure showed the

usual bone loss common with aging in other populations, butthey appeared to be free of symptoms of osteoporosis, like spinalcurvature, pain and fractures common in other populations.5

Secrets of Long Life

At the invitation of the EcuadorianGovernment, I visited Vilcabamba in November1981 as an unbiased medical journalist to obtainsamples of water, food and hair for analysis, to tryto determine why the villagers were living to suchan old age in perfect health. Laboratory analysis ofthe samples I collected revealed that theVilcabamba water and food contained:

“...optimum amounts of trace minerals and other elementsdeemed necessary for maintaining a balanced body chemistry.”6

In my book Secrets of Long Life – How to remain healthy, sex-ual and actively working beyond 100, which I published upon myreturn from Vilcabamba, I reported my belief that the Vilcabambans’health practices could be adapted for increasing the life expectancyof Western industrialized people.

I concluded that the Vilcabambans’ long lives were due towhat they ate, the balanced minerals in Vilcabamba drinking water,the amount of exercise in their daily activity, maintaining sexual inti-macy well into advanced age, a pollution-free environment andpeace of mind that permeates their outlook on most situations.



Dr. Morton Walker. D.P.M.

Food Supply

In evaluating the villagers’ food supply, no chemical additiveswere included in food preparation. Food was organically grown andtraditionally served in moderate portions. The people ate fresh,whole food newly picked from the fields, trees, vines and bushes.Almost no packaged, bottled, canned or boxed prepared foods wereimported. Their diet was based on yucca, potatoes, rice and grainsthat provided substantial fiber.

The high fiber component of their diet appeared to act as anatural chelating agent to protect them against carcinogens andkept their blood cholesterol levels extremely low.

Physical Activity

Vilcabambans maintain a habit of physical activity all of theirlives. That exercise from laboring in the fields kept their musclesstrong, joints movable and vital organs functioning well.

When a person exercises, lactic acid is generated, which alsoacts as a chelating agent to protect from carcinogens. ElderlyVilcabambans generated much lactic acid in their muscles duringvigorous physical labor. Lactic acid subsequently coursed throughtheir arteries to clean them of atherosclerotic plaque. Exercise alsokept their blood circulating so that brain cells were well fed with glu-cose and oxygen.

I saw no symptoms related to senility or Alzheimer’s diseaseamong the Vilcabambans. Johan Bjorksten, Ph.D., the developer ofthe cross-linkage theory of aging, supports his claims regarding theimportance of exercise in Rejuvenation.

“That certain exercise is beneficial for health is no longerdoubted. This has mostly been ascribed to improvements in circula-tion and in muscle tone. It is an established fact that the lactic acidor lactate content of the blood is about doubled during the timeof moderate muscular exertion, and declines to the normal levelabruptly, in a few minutes. Since lactic acid is a fair-to-good chelat-ing agent, it may help remove from the system potentially cross-linking aluminum, cadmium, mercury, lead, arsenic and excess iron,among others, thereby increasing longevity if depletion of the need-ed chelatable metals manganese, cobalt, zinc, iron and perhapsmolybdenum is counteracted by the supplement medication or acouple of quarts daily of skim milk.



The (time x mass) product of circulation-elevated lactic acid ismore dependent on the duration of muscular exertion than on itsintensity. Therefore, predictable beneficial effects are achieved fromexercise such as walking, jogging, rowing, skiing and swimmingwhere an elevated lactic acid content of blood is maintained regu-larly and for a considerable time.”

Pollution-Free Environment

I also measured air quality in Vilcabamba, determining that the airpurity there is higher than almost anywhere else in the world.

This may be in part because of the Huilco tree, a main sourceof dispersing negatively charged ions into the air in the region.Positively charged toxic ions produce a negative effect in most livingorganisms, especially people. The aged come down with respirato-ry complaints, and asthma sufferers wheeze and gasp. In contrast, apreponderance of negative ions gives a feeling of exhilaration.

The Japanese, after testing the negative ion environment ofVilcabamba, duplicated this condition in their hospitals and report-ed remarkable healing time, especially in their burn patients.

Herbology

Medicinal plants grow naturally and in quantity in the SacredValley. For centuries, the natives have made use of their miraculouscurative qualities. These medicinal herbs, plants and animals wereoften cultivated, bred and prepared in the villagers’ homes, inpatches next to their vegetable gardens or mixed among the foodplants themselves. Modern medicine was not practiced in theregion until relatively recently when scientists and doctors arrived inthe Valley with their technology and modern methods, only to redis-cover the organic practices of the villagers.

The Mineral-Rich Drinking Water

As I observed the Vilcabambans’ lifestyle, I came to believe thattheir drinking water contained the primary secrets of the villagers’ longlifespans. Minerals in the water are present in a unique formulationand function as natural substitutes for oral chelating agents that helpto empty toxic substances out of the 60 trillion cells in the human bodyand replace them with the necessary metabolic nutrients that maintainthe body’s organs, tissues and other parts at the highest levels ofhealthiness.



Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shon) is derived from the Greekword chele meaning claw. In effect, the chelate substance gives a firm,pincer-like binding of certain chemicals to bivalent metals or otherminerals. The chemical process of chelation incorporates the metal ormineral ion into a heterocyclic ring structure. Certain chemicals such asthe enzyme bromelain found in fresh pineapple or the enzyme papain inpapaya, both of which Vilcabambans eat regularly, close the ring struc-ture and grasp heavy metals with the claw-like action.

They are encircled or sequestered by the complex ring, therebylosing their toxic properties. Toxic metals that are chelated out of theVilcabambans’ bodies include lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, alu-minum, nickel, copper, calcium and others. Thus, the Vilcabambansdon’t suffer from heavy metal toxicity, which may be one reason theyfrequently live such long lives.

Toxic minerals trapped in the body cells of people living in indus-trialized Western nations are a result of the high levels of air, water andfood pollution that come from advanced technology. These mineralscreate the elevated incidence of degenerative disease such as cancer,heart and artery problems, diabetes, kidney disease, sexual disorders,varicose veins, lupus erythematosus, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, liver disease, arthritis,cataracts and others.

Vilcabambans living in the high Andes Mountains of Ecuadorwhere there are no factories, smokestacks, industrial wastes, automo-bile exhaust, foods with additives or impure water avoid degenerationof the body’s cells due to pollution. The latest preventive medicalresearch unmistakably shows the weakening of the basic body chem-istry in modern man and the breakdown of his immune system haveresulted from two factors:

• Nutritional inadequacy in the processed food Westerners eat• Abundant build-up of toxic heavy metals in the cells

The lack of contaminants that might cause degenerative diseaseis a factor in the villagers’ lifestyle. Vilcabambans avoid impurities of allsorts and chelate out of their bodies any possible stressors, in the formof pollutants or carcinogens, by the natural oral chelating agents theyget from their organic foods. Moreover, the healthy minerals in theVilcabamba drinking water substitute for any possible heavy metal orcalcium contamination, which could produce hardening of the arteries.



On my return, I brought samples of the Vilcabamban drinkingwater back to the United States for analysis by MineraLab, Inc., a tracemineral analysis laboratory in Hayward, California. From my collectiveobservations and lab analysis of their drinking water, I concluded thatthe primary reason the Vilcabamban centenarians remained in perfectmineral balance, was because of their organic mineral water.

The Vilcabambans get this balance of minerals by drinking therainwater that collects in mountain lakes 12,000 feet above sea level inlush vegetarian pools. Then as more rain comes, it pushes the waterfrom pool to pool farther down the mountain and meanders down themountains over rocks, soil and other mineral deposits.

At the elevation of approximately 4,000 – 6,000 feet, wheremost Vilcabambans live, they dip water out of artesian wells, quietpools, rushing streams or flowing rivers and use it for cooking, washingand drinking. I found this water to contain minerals in a perfectbalance to promote excellent health.

John A. Myers, MD

Writing in the Journal of Applied Nutrition, John A. Myers, MD,of Baltimore, Maryland, supports my theory that the longevity of theVilcabambans can be traced directly to the minerals in their drinkingwater and diet.

“Each of these communities is situated in a Valley supplied withwater which washes silt from a mountain behind them…These peopledrink the silted water. They fertilize crops with it; they eat the flesh andmilk of animals raised on it and have a constant supply of trace ele-ments throughout their lives that is good or better than any other placeon earth.”

“These people maintain their health and longevity from activa-tion of enzymes of their cells by these mineral elements supplied tothem in a fortuitously balanced concentration.”

Mineral Content of the Centenarians’ Cells

While in Vilcabamba, I also took numerous hair samples to ana-lyze them for trace minerals. Minerals are present in the body in tis-sues such as blood, urine, feces, skin, hair and nails. But they are most



easily measured in hair tissues. Through laboratory analysis of hairstrands, one can measure the balance of minerals in the body.

I performed Hair and Mineral Analyses on forty adults and tenchildren under age ten. The oldest living Vilcabamban from whom Itook hair samples for mineral analysis was 131-year old Jose MariaRoa. Comparing the children’s analyses to the adults provided clues asto whether the villagers’ potential longevity was an inherited trait oracquired from their lifestyle. I concluded that lifestyle was the key.

Hair mineral analyses showed no common genetic mineral traitbetween adults and children. However, I found a definite similarityamong the centenarian mountain people who all displayed similar hairconcentrations of the same minerals. The children, on the other hand,who came from the village center, often consumed processed foodssuch as soft drinks and packaged sweets. They had hair analyses simi-lar to that of Westerners.

The hair mineral analyses conducted by MineraLab, Inc., alsoindicated that the reason these Ecuadorians live so long is directlyrelated to the minerals ingested in their water and food.

“The water and unprocessed food produce a type of chelationprocess in their bodies – particularly the blood vessels. Additionally,other lifestyle factors such as their daily exercise, breathing the pure airwith its negative ions and the non-stressful community living contributeto their longevity. Degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart attack,arthritis, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts, liver disease,glaucoma, diabetes, senility, stroke and others don’t strike them.”

I also noticed that while these killer diseases were not present inthe Vilcabamban centenarians, they were prevalent in largerEcuadorian cities to the same degree as in the United States. Uponexamining the public health records of Quito, Loja and Guayaquil, I dis-covered that the average Ecuadorian lives for 74 years. The old ones ofVilcabamba live approximately 50% longer. I also concluded that theVilcabamban lifestyle protects them from heavy metal poisoning.

The chelating mechanisms produced by optimal exercise, bydrinking mineral water and eating fresh food packed withvitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones and other nutritionalsubstances appears to protect them from heavy metal toxicity andother causes of degenerative diseases.

Nutritionists are aware that foods available in industrializedWestern societies are often stripped of many of their valuable nutri-



ents in the process of being dried, stored, refined, frozen or canned; orbecause they have been grown in depleted or chemically treated soils.

In contrast to North Americans, the elderly of Vilcabamba do notsuffer excessive calcium-causing disease. One reason may be the nat-ural calcium antagonist manganese, which appears to be bioavailablein the Vilcabamba environment.

Since this mineral is biounavailable in the North American envi-ronment, Americans are victims of more than 6 million spontaneousbone fractures each year.

Upon further study of the laboratory analyses of theVilcabambans’ hair and water samples, I concluded:

Vilcabamba’s water, termed ‘elixir of life’ contains a rich andseemingly ideal combination of minerals. The laboratory analysis ofthe samples, conducted for over a year by MineraLab, Inc., revealedthat the nutrient concentration contents of the centenarians’ bodiesand their mineral drinking water exactly match.

Dr. Gary F. Gordon of MineraLab, Inc., also concluded that:

“The drinking water of Vilcabamba prevents hardening of thearteries and the causes of degenerative illnesses such as heartattacks, glaucoma, diabetes, senility, cerebral hemorrhage and othermedical problems.” 6

In 2005, at the invitationof Craig Keeland, I returned toVilcabamba to reacquaintmyself with old friends, such asJaime Mendoza, who ownedthe hotel in which I stayed dur-ing my first trip in 1981. I wasamazed at all the changes thathad taken place in this small vil-lage, especially with theincreased visitation by foreign-ers seeking the health benefits of which I had mentioned in mybooks about the region. I was impressed by the formation of TheAndes Children’s Foundation by VíaVienté and their willingness toprovide all the educational and athletic needs for the children ofVilcabamba (see Chapter “Giving Back...” pages 85-91.)



Dr. Morton Walker with Craig Keeland in one of theclassroom in Vilcabamba. (2005)

Chelation

“Countless human ills stem from the fact that impoverished soils ofAmerica no longer provide plant foods with the mineral elementsessential to human nourishment and health.” 7

That statement, printed by the U.S. Government PrintingOffice in an article by Rex Beach, a staff member of the 74th

Congress in 1936 summarized some of the findings of Dr. CharlesNorthern, a pioneer in the field of nutrition. Beach continued in hisarticle to point out that,

“No longer does a balanced and fully nourishing diet consistmerely of so many calories or certain vitamins of a fixed proportionof starches, proteins and carbohydrates. We now know that it mustcontain, in addition, something like a score of minerals.”7

It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the U.S. Government createdthe RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances, later labeled USRDA),which recognized the important role of minerals in the human diet.

The decades long research that went into developing thebioavailable minerals called chelated minerals are the accomplish-ments of Dr. Harvey Ashmead at one of the world’s foremost andrecognized manufacturers and research companies, AlbionLaboratories, located in Clearfield, Utah. Founded by Dr. Ashmeadin 1956, Albion is the world’s leading producer of patented aminoacid chelated minerals which are used to benefit plants, animals andhumans worldwide.

Dr. Ashmead devoted his life to advancing our nutritionalknowledge about improving crop production through mineral fertil-ization techniques and the role of minerals in animal nutrition. Hisgreatest contribution lies in what we now know about Chelation.

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Chelation

When we ingest a mineral, the body must bind that min-eral to the correct amino acid in order to be used by the body. Sinceamino acids are not always available in the correct amounts, as littleas 30% of that mineral may actually be absorbed by the body.Chelation improves absorption by 400 – 600%. Before non-chelatedminerals can be absorbed by the body, they must be chelated orcomplexed in the stomach or intestinal tract or in the intestinal wallprior to entering the intestinal cells and ultimately the bloodstream.This natural chelation is not a simple process and is dependent upona number of variables. That is why absorption of non-chelated min-erals is so low.

Dr. H. DeWayne Ashmead, PhD, noted researcher on mineralnutrition and chelation, is now the president of Albion Labs, thecompany his father founded. Dr. DeWayne Ashmead explains whymineral absorbency varies dramatically depending on the deliverysystem used to introduce the mineral to the body.

“One cause for this variability is the insolubility of some formsof minerals that are in our diets, including mineral supplements;another is the binding of these minerals that are soluble to otherfood constitutes such as phytic acid or phosphates, which then pre-vent them from being absorbed. Finally, our diets, our physical con-ditions, our health, our emotional conditions, etc., all influence thequality of minerals absorbed if those minerals are not properlychelated with amino acids.”

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Dr. DeWayne Ashmead restates his father’s findings uponwhich many of his patents are based:

“Many people attempt to compensate for lack of mineralabsorption from their diets by taking mineral supplements, whichaddresses the problem of supply but not that of absorption. In orderfor minerals to be used by the body, their presentation (delivery sys-tem) must be modified and become part of an organic moleculethrough a process known as amino acid chelation.

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For our organic bodies to absorb particles of inorganic miner-als, those minerals have to become in some measure organic. Thisis accomplished by bonding amino acids from hydrolyzed protein tometallic atoms. This process occurs naturally in the growth of theplant or animal, which eventually is eaten. The resulting molecule isan amino acid chelate and is available for absorption by the body,with consequent use of the mineral, in a way that the non-chelatedminerals or improperly-chelated minerals cannot be.”

Dr. DeWayne Ashmead’s goal is to require that all mineral sup-plements on the market be required to measure up to the higheststandards of absorption established by amino acid chelated miner-als so that the consumer will benefit from these advances in tech-nology. Dr. Ashmead reminds us that, “Not all chelates are madeequal.” Amino acid chelates are the most absorbable forms of min-eral chelation known to date.9

The mineral chelates found naturally in the waters ofVilcabamba result from their being filtered through the lush vegeta-tion in the water tables of the upper rain forests in the AndesMountains.

After acquiring the manuscript of my storyabout Vilcabamba and its centenarians, Dr. HarveyAshmead became curious about the claims of longlife and health. His life’s work had been dedicated tothe discovery and development of a process where-by the body’s own chelation processes could beduplicated and used to benefit human nutrition.

Dr. Ashmead theorized that the Vilcabambansbenefited from the natural mineral chelation that occurred in thewater they drank.

“When I saw Dr. Walker’s manuscript on Vilcabamba andclaims about its mineral-rich waters, I knew I had found the evidenceof the benefits of a lifetime of highly-absorbable mineral therapy Ihad been looking for to conclusively prove my chelation research andtheories.”

Without a sample of the water to analyze himself, he only hadmy manuscript as evidence.

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It’s in the Water

“If this is truly the Fountain of Youthfor these centenarians of Vilcabamba,

I will dedicate my life to duplicating the Essenceof this water and sharing it with the world!”

Craig Keeland, 1991

In 1979, Craig Keeland, launched a company that would posi-tion him in the growing nutritional supplements market. At the timehe was only 24 years old. When he was 29, he asked himself,

“Why can’t I look and feel the way I do right now for sixty oreven seventy more years? Why, if man is engineered to live 120years, does old age begin at 65? Why do some people like Dick Clarknever seem to age? Why can’t people Live Longer in a State ofYouthfulness?”

As he pondered those thoughts, he told himself that he wouldfind the answers to those questions, even if it took him the rest ofhis life. Being an avid reader, Craig began noticing a series of articlesabout the aging baby-boomer population and the growing desire tolive longer and be more active in retirement. For Craig, this pre-sented a paradox. If in fact, people were living longer but not livingwell, there didn’t seem to be a significant advancement in the qual-ity of life as it relates to health.

As he dug further, Craig uncovered a series of articles aboutDr. Richard Cutler, who at the time was working for The NationalInstitute on Aging at the National Institute of Health in Baltimore,Maryland. Dr. Cutler claimed to have discovered the cause of aging,which he called “Oxidative Stress,” and is a pioneer in the discoveryof the “free radical” molecule destruction of healthy cells.

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Craig read articles about the Anti-Oxidant Revolution andbegan seeing products with more potent formulations of vitamins C,B, A, Beta Carotene and others hitting the shelves. Additionally,Craig found numerous articles about “Chelated” minerals, describ-ing how the mineral contributes to human health. In these articles,the name Dr. Harvey Ashmead kept recurring. Dr. Ashmead, founderof Albion Laboratories, had successfully patented the process ofchelation using amino acids so minerals could be delivered directlyto targeted areas of the body with mineral deficiencies.

Along with Ashmead, the name Dr. Mark Pedersen kept sur-facing. Dr. Pedersen, a world-renowned Herbalist, had written thereference book that herbalists use when theyneed more knowledge regarding a particularherb.

He called Dr. Richard Cutler on the phoneand traveled to Baltimore to meet with him. InCutler’s office, Craig saw thousands of foldersfilled with research papers lining the walls. Dr.Cutler explained:

“16 years of research on anti-aging thatnot one person from the department of the government (for whichhe worked) has ever asked me about or asked me to report my find-ings.”

Craig shared his own vision with Dr. Cutler, who then showedCraig his formula for the his Anti-Oxidant complex designed to com-bat aging – a formula that still today, has not been surpassed.

Next he tracked down Dr. Mark Pedersen, who had recentlyjoined Dr. Ashmead at Albion Labs. Pedersen introduced Craig to Dr.Ashmead. Through eight trips and 15 meetings, Craig shared withDr. Ashmead his vision of finding a partner in his search for theanswer to anti-aging. Craig and Dr. Ashmead talked about chelationand its role in anti-aging.

Craig asked Dr. Ashmead,

“What is the key to living in a state of youthfulness? Are thereliving proof and case studies proving his theories that minerals werethe key to the human body living its full complement of 120 years?”

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Craig Keeland withDr. Mark Pedersen (1991)

Dr. Ashmead replied vaguely that there were studies beingdone, but that scientists knew too little about chelation to have sig-nificant long-term results in evidence.

After countless meetings, Craig left confused and unsure whyDr. Ashmead was so reluctant to share the depth of his knowledge. Then Craig had a brainstorm.

It occurred to him that Dr. Ashmead did not believe Craig wasserious, and that like so many others before him, he was just out toexploit the life work of Dr. Ashmead. Craig went to the bank, draft-ed a $5,000 cashier’s check and mailed it to Dr. Ashmead.

About three weeks later, while wondering if he’d just wasted$5,000, Craig’s phone rang. It was Dr. Ashmead saying,

“You’ve made a believer out of me. You are serious. I wantyou to come back to Albion as soon as you can. I’ve got something Ineed to share with you.”

Craig immediately booked a flight and within 24 hours wasback at Albion Labs. After lunch and several anxious hours, Dr.Ashmead called Mark Pedersen and Craig into his office. He thenopened the bottom drawer of his desk, pulled out a manuscript, andlaid it on the desk in front of Craig.

“Here is your answer. I believe you will find in this manuscripteverything you need to know about how to live to be 100 in a stateof youthfulness.”

Craig picked up the typed manuscript titled Secrets for LongLife (my original document in manuscript form). He went to his hoteland read the manuscript several times. Entranced by the story, Craiglearned that I, on my trip to Vilcabamba in 1981, had indeed con-firmed that the Vilcabambans do live in perfect balance with theminerals needed to maintain a healthy body and to help us sustainlongevity.

With help from a friend that he knew in Langley, Virginia,Craig located me and called me on the phone. Craig, in his excite-ment, blurted out to me, “Is it all true?” I replied, “It’s all true, andI can take you there to prove it.”

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Being an impulsive type, Craig immediately booked a trip toVilcabamba for himself and two companions. In Vilcabamba, Craigstood below the misting water of a great waterfall as the essence oflife flowed over him.

Craig, in 1991, standing below his “Fountain of Youth” discoveredwhile on a hike in a remote rainforest area in the Vilcabamba Valley

He took samples of this water back to Dr. Ashmead for analy-sis. The mineral content of the water sample proved itself out atAlbion Labs. Craig had uncovered the secret to a youthful long lifeand had found a partner in Dr. Harvey Ashmead.

Craig commissioned Dr. Harvey Ashmead and Dr. MarkPedersen to analyze the mineral profile from Vilcabamba’s water.Their analysis showed that the mineral water was comprised of 13essential minerals in the perfect proportion and balance for humanhealth and metabolism. This assay of essential minerals with itsunique mineral profile has been trademarked by VíaVienté asVilcabamba Mineral Essence (VME).

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Anti-Oxidants

Craig Keeland with Dr. Linus Pauling (age 93)at Pauling’s home in Big Sur, CA (1994)

While scientists like Dr. Charles Northern, Dr. Harvey Ashmeadand Dr. DeWayne Ashmead were advancing our understanding ofthe vital importance of minerals to human health, others wereuncovering the equally important role of Anti-Oxidants.

Dr. Linus Pauling

Dr. Linus Pauling, two time Nobel Prize winner,has the distinction of being the first Anti-Oxidantresearch pioneer. Dubbed “The Father of Vitamin C”by many of his colleagues, he is also often consideredto be the founding father of molecular biology. Hiswork in this field transformed the biological sciences

and medicine, providing a base for biotechnology. His landmarkbook The Nature of the Chemical Bond is frequently cited as themost influential scientific book of the 20th Century.

In 1948, Pauling had a sudden insight regarding the funda-mental structure of proteins, an insight that had eluded him formore than a decade. Working with a sheet of paper that he foldedover at sites where he knew the protein chain could theoreticallybend, he discovered that the polypeptide chain, formed fromsequences of amino acids, would coil into a particular helical struc-ture which he named the alpha helix.

This helix theory was later used by genetic researchersWatson and Crick to identify the double-helix DNA structure thatlaunched the scientific community into a new era in geneticresearch.

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When he was awarded his first Nobel Prize in 1954, the acad-emy cited his seminal work on the nature of the chemical bond andthe structure of molecules and crystals. They also acknowledged hisapplication of the resulting concepts to the elucidation of the struc-ture of proteins, specifically the alpha helix.

Dr. Pauling’s groundbreaking discoveries set the stage forresearchers who would follow him, including Dr. Harvey Ashmead –a pioneer in the fields of chelated minerals and amino acids. Paulingalso showed that Anti-Oxidants play an important role in combatingthe aging process by ridding the body of cell-damaging, free radicalmolecules.

In the skin of the average smoker, one can see the result ofthe absence of Anti-Oxidants and cumulative oxidative stress.Essentially self-induced pollution of the body, smoking is one of thelargest contributors to oxidative stress and free radical damageresulting from a lack of Anti-Oxidants (vitamins) and essential min-erals in the body.

In 1994, when Craig Keeland visited Dr. Pauling at his home inBig Sur, California, Pauling acknowledged Dr. Payne’s and Dr. Leaf’saccounts of Vilcabamba. Pauling confirmed his belief that theVilcabambans’ excellent health was certainly a result of their diets,which included an abundance of Vitamin C and other Anti-Oxidants.

Much of Pauling’s lifework combined the dedication andknowledge of the scientist with a deep humanitarian commitmentand his own operating principle of minimizing suffering. It was thisdedication to improving the lives of everyone he touched thatinspired Dr. Richard Cutler to set similar goals and pursue a career inAnti-Oxidant research.

Dr. Richard Cutler

When Dr. Cutler was hired by the NationalInstitute on Aging as their leading chemist in 1976, hehad no idea that one day he would be considered“The Father of Anti-Oxidants.”

After 16 years of research at the institute and acontinued career in Oxidative Stress Research, Dr.Cutler’s work has been the catalyst for what has been

deemed the Anti-Oxidant Revolution. In fact, in 1997, Dr. Cutler andDr. Pauling shared the Infinity Award from the American Academy ofAnti-Aging Medicine.

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After visiting Vilcabamba in 1991, Craig Keeland conferredwith Dr. Cutler regarding the Vilcabamban’s diet and health. Dr.Cutler believed that the fruits grown in Vilcabamba registered ahigher Anti-Oxidant value from most other parts of the world. Butwhy would an orange from Vilcabamba have a higher Anti-Oxidantvalue than an orange from Florida, America’s Orange Capital? Theanswer lies with radiation levels produced by the sun. At the equa-tor, the sun is directly overhead, delivering radiation at its greateststrength. In other latitudes, the sun’s rays are less direct, reducingthe radiation that permeates growing fruits.

It is thought that the earth first tilted on itsaxis during the Ice Age, causing vegetationin the equatorial regions to adapt to high-er levels of radiation from direct sunlight.In much the same way that people living inequatorial regions developed darker skinas radiation protection, plants in equatori-al regions increased their Anti-Oxidantdefenses to survive the added stress ofdirect sunlight. Measuring the ORAC val-ues (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity)show that an orange grown in Vilcabamba has a higher Anti-Oxidantrating than an orange grown in Florida. Thus, a human eating aVilcabamba orange would benefit from its higher Anti-Oxidant pro-tection as well.

Dr. Cutler surmised that the abundance of Anti-Oxidants inVilcabamba’s fruits was a major contributing factor to the villagers’longevity.

Craig Keeland with Dr. Richard Cutler

at the National Institute on Aging (1991)

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Dr. Cutler was featured in a 1992 LifeMagazine article about aging.

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PhytoTonics Book

In 2003, a book titled, The Energizing & Healing Powers ofPhytoTonics From Whole Fruit & Herbal Nectars, was written by Dr.Mark Pederson, world renowned herbalist and author.

The revolutionary idea of using Whole Fruits, Herbs andChelated Minerals combined in a synergistic formula inspired Dr.Pedersen to write this book about the product, VíaVienté, the firstever such PhytoTonic with such Healing, Energizing and Anti-Inflammatory Properties.

VíaVienté was the confirmation that Dr. Pedersen needed toprove the long term positive effects of High Anti-Oxidant Rich WholeFruits and Herbal Nectars and Chelated Minerals on the humanbody, which he had been researching and developing over a 12 yearperiod.

Putting It All Together

A Natural Whole Food Puree with Healing, Energizing & Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

After Craig Keeland had managed to bring everything heneeded to the table to formulate his “dream-come-true”Youthfulness Product, he commissioned Ashmead and Pedersen todevelop a tonic that would combine all of these beneficial ingredi-ents. Due to the technological limitations in food processing in 1991when Dr. Ashmead and Dr. Pedersen assayed the VilcabambaMineral Water, there was no way to eliminate the bitterness in ton-ics made from whole pureed fruits and herbs with such high miner-al content. After twelve years of research, it was not until 2003, thatDr. Mark Pedersen successfully developed a good-tasting tonic com-bining the Vilcabamba Mineral Essence with the High Anti-OxidantWhole Foods and Herb profile present in the Vilcabambans’ diet. Bycombining the Vilcabambans’ mineral-rich waters with eleven SouthAmerican rainforest fruits and two homeostasis-producing herbs, Dr.Pedersen created a patented and chelated All Natural Whole FruitPuree, which is considered by many to be The Ultimate PhytoTonic.Phyto comes from the Greek meaning “to bring forth from a plant”and Tonic is “a healing agent that invigorates and restores.”

This PhytoTonic is the realization of Craig Keeland’s vision tofind the secret to “Living in a State of Youthfulness.”

Craig’s Energizing, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Tonic: VíaVienté

A Name that means “Alive With Youth”is Restoring Health & Hope Around The World.

People taking VíaVienté at its optimal dosage experiencemore energy and less pain within two to six weeks because of thecomponents contained in its formulation. These components

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include botanical tonic nectars in a base of mineral water. Theyderive from whole fruits and herbs – stems, leaves, fruit, seeds,roots, juice, skin and pulp.

None of the ingredients are certified for use in the finishedPhytoTonic until the all natural whole fruit puree passes a battery ofquality evaluations. The final nectar is tested for potency and purity.The entire fruit is used from each plant because polyphenols, orAnti-Oxidants, often remain most potent in the seeds, rinds andskins.10

Lab tests show that the VíaVienté PhytoTonic delivers 2times the ORAC value of any other nutritional supplement. ORACis a laboratory measurement of a substance’s Anti-Oxidantstrength.

The following Fruits & Herbs are present in VíaVienté:

Grape containing Resveratrol for blood flow circulation, overall improved cardiovascular health and enhanced digestion

Blueberry containing Resveratrol for richer blood andhealthier tissues

Bilberry containing Resveratrol for vision acuity

Cranberry containing Resveratrol for improved digestion

Noni from Tahiti for increased mobility

Prune for evacuative digestion

Elderberry for respiration

Apple for physiological constitution

Aloe vera for healthier skin and improved digestion

Lycium fruit (Wolfberry or Goji) for vision and immunity

Pomegranate to lower cholesterol levels and improvecardiovascular health

Gentian Root for blood flow circulation (U.S. Formula Only)

Chinese Skullcap for mobility & better digestion (U.S. Formula Only)

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All of these ingredients are held together in a base ofVilcabamba Mineral Water containing the basic mineral essencewhich consists of 13 Minerals Essential for human health and vital tothe human body’s function. The water essence is entirely free ofanything toxic, including heavy metals.

Individual NutrientsThe polyphenols present as herbal nectars in VíaVienté are

divided into four subgroups: Bioflavonoids from Chinese skullcap,Anthocyanins, OPCs or Proanthocyanins in the multiple berry nec-tars plus grapes in particular, and Xanthones found in gentian rootand Chinese skullcap nectars.

Tonics have been used for 2000 years to supplement healthand cure medical ills. VíaVienté, considered by many to be the mostpowerful tonic ever created, combines an array of botanicals thatwork synergistically to counteract the symptoms of serious illnessand provide what the body needs for excellent health and wellbeing.

These botanicals have Anti-Inflammatory characteristics andreduce or eliminate the more severe effects of arthritis, cancer, car-diovascular disease, diabetes, visual impairments, muscle and jointpain, respiratory illness and more.

At long last, VíaVienté delivers the energy provided by theunique balance of minerals in the Vilcabambans’ drinking water plusthe power to heal, which is present in the Anti-Oxidant systems ofthe Vilcabambans’ fruits. Dr. Mark Pedersen has dubbed VíaVientéthe “Energy Super Tonic.”

Why not.... Give the Gift of Health?


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46 THE MIRACLE OF VíAVIENTÉ A SCIENTIFIC SKETCH OF VÍAVIENTÉ


A Scientific Overview of VíaVienté

Craig Keeland’s Vision

On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced theambitious goal of putting an American safely on the moon by theend of the decade. NASA had only existed for a few years. At thetime, the technology to achieve Kennedy’s dream of an American onthe moon did not even exist. Just 8 years later on July 29, 1969, NeilArmstrong set foot on the moon. John Kennedy’s vision becamereality and made a dramatic impact on world history.

In 1991, Craig Keeland had a vision to make the mineral-richdrinking water and Anti-Oxidant infused fruits of Vilcabamba avail-able to everyone around the world. When Craig challenged Dr.Pedersen to create the Vilcabamba Mineral Essence (VME) in a liq-uid form, the technology was not around to make that happeneither, so it was first created in a capsule.

Twelve years later, VíaVienté was born and made history bybeing the first tonic that combined all these life-giving ingredients ina good tasting liquid form, using 11 fruits and 2 herbal phytonectarsin a base of Vilcabamba Mineral Water. All of the fruits and herbs itcontains have been used for thousands of years as both food and formedicine.

The fruits and herbs in VíaVienté were each selected becauseof the polyphenols they contain. The “Miracle of VíaVienté” is thatit is truly “Created by Nature.”

Created By Nature

You probably know more about polyphenols than you think.They are highly colored and give the yellow to a banana, the red toan apple and the blue to a blueberry. You also know them as the bit-ter taste of a grapefruit, and the distinctive odor of broccoli.Polyphenols are the naturally occurring Anti-Oxidants in fruits andprovide powerful health benefits.

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Another way of describing polyphenols is to say that they arefound in the parts of fruits we peel off and throw away before eat-ing them. Their bitter astringent taste is the reason most of us donot eat enough of them. Plants use polyphenols for protection fromthe rain and sun and to ward off foraging predators. They impartcolor to leaves and flowers. It’s this color that makes them less frag-ile and live longer.

VíaVienté is A Natural Whole Fruit Puree rich with polyphe-nols. VíaVienté comes in a great tasting liquid delivery system thathas four advantages over other dietary supplements. First, it tastesgreat, which increases the chances that you will take it every day.

Second, liquids are generally more quickly absorbed thanother dosage forms. Third, with a liquid product there is no “pillfatigue” which is often an issue particularly with children and theelderly. Fourth, it is a versatile dietary supplement. It has both heal-ing and energizing properties, making it useful for nearly everyoneregardless of their health concerns.

Modern-day society is a culture of excesses. We all areexposed to too much stress, pollution, noise, anxiety and calories.Many people suffer from chronic health problems that stop themfrom accomplishing their goals in life. Ironically, life’s only deficien-cies seem to be a good diet and regular exercise.

Even as medicine becomes more sophisticated, conventionalhealth practitioners only treat serious health concerns and ignoresmall aches and pains. However, many health practitioners arebeginning to recognize the potential of aches and pains to developinto chronic, life threatening diseases.

Indeed, 9 out of 10 of the most important risk factors fordeath have nutritional foundations.11 Studies indicate that consum-ing a sound foundation of nutrients every day, like the ones found inVíaVienté, will give you more energy, make you more resistant todisease and reduce your chances for premature death.12

If you suffer from chronic stress or pain, persistent fatigue orinsomnia, regularly get sinus, ear, or bladder infections, have troubleseeing clearly, or are concerned about heart disease, diabetes or anyother serious illness, you should be taking VíaVienté every day.VíaVienté works to provide the nutritional foundation that will keepyou looking and feeling younger longer. Even if you are taking a vita-min supplement, you still need VíaVienté.

Chances are that you are only getting 5% of the nutrition thatthe United States government recommends.13 This is because most

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daily vitamins are deficient in minerals. The small, easy to swallowtablets are promoted as containing 100% of the U.S. government’sRecommended Daily Intake (USRDI) for all twelve essential vitamins.However, vitamins make up only 5% of the USRDI by weight.

Minerals, also considered essential by the U.S. Government,make up 95% of the USRDI by weight, and most nutritional deficien-cies are mineral based. Minerals are important because they regu-late the speed and efficiency of your body’s metabolic pathways.VíaVienté uses the pure mineral water from the Vilcabamba Valley inthe rainforest of Ecuador to provide a balanced mineral profile.

Tested By Science

The scientists of VíaVienté’s product development team,headed by Dr. Mark Pedersen, along with its scientific advisoryboard, worked for more than a decade to develop VíaVienté as a rev-olutionary Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Energizing TonicDrink. For those who use VíaVienté regularly, its properties are amyriad, ranging from increased energy all the way to pain relief andthe reduction of inflammatory symptoms.

We have known for some time that VíaVienté possesses greatAnti-Oxidant properties. Traditional medicine tells us of the histori-cal uses for each of its individual phytonectars. In spite of the greattestimonials VíaVienté has received, it is only recently these claimshave been substantiated through scientific means.

At the direction of the VíaVienté management team,Brunswick Labs – the premier authority on Anti-Oxidant testing –compared the power of VíaVienté against leading competitors usingstate-of-the-art ORAC tests. ORAC is the scientific standard of meas-urement of a substance’s Anti-Oxidant value. The ORAC tests meas-ure Anti-Oxidant power against 5 important “free radicals.” In fact, itis the test used by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

VíaVienté was the first product in theindustry to be awarded Brunswick Labs' ORACSeal of Certification. This seal, which is recog-nized around the world, ensures VíaVienté'sAnti-Oxidant Strength and Purity. Few compa-nies are willing to subject their product to suchtesting. It speaks volumes about the integrityof VíaVienté management to subject its prod-uct to such rigorous testing.



The Total ORAC ComplexVíaVienté is one of the only companies in the world to have

the certified testing of “The Total ORAC Complex Value”which consists of these five certification tests:

ORAC, HORAC, NORAC, SORAC & SOAC.

Simply stated... “The Total ORAC Complex Value” is the Comprehensive

Anti-Oxidant Value of any Fruit, Whole Food or Nutritional Product.

Today, “The Total ORAC Complex Value” shows VíaVienté’sSuperiority in defending the body against the five free radicals:peroxyl, peroxynitrite, superoxide, hydroxyl and singlet oxygen.

These results also confirm that VíaVienté is the leader inBroad-Spectrum Anti-Oxidant Protection, providing more than 2times the “Aggregate ORAC Complex” of its competitors and theHighest Anti-Oxidant Protection against every free radical.

Clinical StudyMedical research is rapidly discovering the connection

between Anti-Oxidants, inflammation and human health conditions.In 2004, an independent research organization initiated and com-pleted a clinical study to test the correlation between VíaVienté andspecific outcomes in human health.



A clinical study is the scientific benchmark for provingwhether a treatment is truly effective and that the results of thistreatment can be measured over time. The purpose of the investi-gation was to learn if VíaVienté could reduce the inflammation andresulting pain in people suffering from Osteoarthritis of the knee orhip.

The independent research organization teamed with MiamiResearch Associates to conduct this study of VíaVienté. MiamiResearch Associates is comprised of 32 board-certified physiciansand has more than 25 years experience in conducting pharmaceuti-cal studies and specializes in Gastroenterology, Neurology,Cardiology, Psychiatry, Women's Health, Nutrition, Rheumatologyand Endocrinology.

The study is entitled: A Randomized Double Blind PlaceboControlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of VíaVienté for theImprovement of Quality of Life in Adults with Osteoarthritis of theKnee or Hip. It was conducted from February 2004 through July2004, and the study protocol was reviewed and approved by anindependent IRB (Institutional Review Board). A report was submit-ted to VíaVienté in November, 2004.

The clinical study began with 100 subject candidates and wasreduced to 20 after careful profile evaluation. People withOsteoarthritis of the knee and hip were given 2 tablespoons ofVíaVienté 3 times each day for 6 weeks. The results were remark-able. The subjects in the clinical study reported reduction in pain,stiffness, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, heart rate and animprovement in overall vitality.

Lab testing conducted by Brunswick Labs and the clinicalstudy confirm the benefits of VíaVienté to health, including reduc-tion in inflammation, pain and stiffness. These results establish avital scientific foundation for VíaVienté's Broad-Based Anti-OxidantProtection and real and measurable benefits to Health andWellness.

Proven By You

VíaVienté has proven itself to be a Powerful Healing andEnergizing Tonic. Its special formulation using eleven fruits, twoherbs and a unique mineral water from Vilcabamba containing 13



essential minerals is designed to promote health regardless of yourhealth issues. After taking Vía for 12 weeks, we believe you willnotice that you have more energy and fewer aches and pains.

For regular Vía users, the real pay out seems to come fromusing VíaVienté for the long term. Its ability to promote health andto provide protection against the lifestyle diseases of our day maykeep you from suffering the effects of a wide variety of chronic nutri-tion related conditions.

Hundreds of users around the world give testimony to thehealthful powers of VíaVienté. Now, there is VITAL Scientific Proofthat VíaVienté promotes health and wellbeing. Some of these ben-efits can be read in the last chapter of this book.

VíaVienté & Arthritis

Arthritis is an “Inflammatory Condition” that affects 43 mil-lion Americans, and nearly one billion people worldwide.Surprisingly, more than half of those affected by arthritis are underage 65. The ingredients found in VíaVienté have shown some prom-ise in reducing the three major symptoms of arthritis, which arejoint pain, inflammation and stiffness.

Arthritis is only a small part of a group of painful inflammatoryconditions called rheumatic disease. There are many other relatedinflammatory conditions that may also respond positively to supple-mentation with Vía, including: inflammatory bowel disease, gout,fibromyalgia, bursitis, atherosclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Those who take VíaVienté for rheumatic conditions shouldbegin taking the optimum dose of 2 ozs. (60 ml) twice a day withmeals for the first month or until your symptoms subside. Youshould then follow up with the maintenance dose of 1 - 2 ozs. (30-60 ml) per day to maintain good health.

VíaVienté & Beauty

Oxidative damage causes the most visible signs of aging in ourskin. The Anti-Oxidants contained in VíaVienté may help keep usmore youthful looking. In one study, the Anti-Oxidants in VíaVienté



proved as effective as Vitamin E in protecting the skin from ultra-vio-let light. Its Anti-Oxidants also block the degradation of elastase, anenzyme found in the skin that helps maintain the integrity of elastinand collagen.

Some believe that the polyphenols in VíaVienté may help yougrow a thick head of hair. A recent study in Japan had researchersshave the bodies of mice. The control animals grew back 40% oftheir hair, while a group of mice that regularly took a supplementcontaining polyphenols grew back nearly twice as much hair.

Inflammation is especially damaging to collagen and the con-nective tissues of your skin. As we age, tissues begin to scar andbecome less elastic. Blood vessels in these tissues are damaged andbecome inflexible. All of this combines to reduce much of yourskin’s functionality.

The Anti-Oxidants in VíaVienté may protect against this dam-age in several ways. First, they neutralize enzymes that destroy con-nective tissue. Second, their Anti-Oxidant capacity prevents oxidantsfrom damaging the skin. Finally, they promote the repair of dam-aged tissues and blood vessels.

Venous insufficiency is a common condition in which the veinsand muscles of the legs are not able to properly return blood to theheart. Walking becomes painful and difficult. Two out of three peo-ple with venous insufficiency showed improvement while walkingafter taking polyphenol Anti-Oxidants like the ones in VíaVienté forjust 10 days. Most had less swelling and half had less pain.

VíaVienté & Cardiovascular Health

Healthy blood flow is essential if you are to look and feel yourbest. The Anti-Oxidants and Anti-Inflammatory substances inVíaVienté aid cardiovascular health in a number of ways.

These include: reducing platelet aggregation, strengtheningvascular membranes and protecting against cellular destruction.Additionally, VíaVienté may help to strengthen capillary walls andkeep larger vessels flexible and clear. The infrastructure of your car-diovascular system is maintained at the highest level, capillary resist-ance is improved and leakage is reduced.

The Anti-Oxidants in VíaVienté may help reduce the risk ofatherosclerosis and possibly help prevent the plaque buildup in



arteries that can lead to heart attack and stroke. Additionally, theymay also help maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

Lower levels of estrogen production in menopausal womenoften trigger an increase in blood cholesterol and lipid levels. TheAnti-Oxidants in VíaVienté help promote healthy cholesterol andblood fat levels. This is especially true of women that do not use hor-mone replacement therapy to remedy the situation.

Inflammation is moving to the forefront as a risk factor inheart disease. It is especially damaging to the soft tissues of the car-diovascular system. VíaVienté contains Anti-Inflammatory sub-stances that may help protect against the damage caused by inflam-mation by neutralizing enzymes that destroy the elasticity of cardio-vascular tissue.

VíaVienté & Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease of oxidative stress. Diabetics have diffi-culty metabolizing carbohydrates properly resulting in the body’sproduction of damaging free radicals. There is evidence that the Anti-Oxidants VíaVienté contains could help balance blood sugar levels.

Those of us who do not have diabetes produce far fewer free-radicals from sugar metabolism than diabetics do. Over a period oftime, free radical damage causes a variety of debilitating conditions.The Anti-Oxidants VíaVienté contains can minimize damage to capil-laries and protect these fragile tissues from the damage caused byinefficient sugar metabolism.

When left unchecked collagen proteins become linked withsugars, producing scarring that can block blood vessels. Blood ves-sel damage in turn causes nerve damage and swelling in the affect-ed tissues. This is the cause of most of the long-term pain and car-diovascular complications for diabetics.

Among the most frightening complications is retinopathy,which can lead to blindness. Retinopathy occurs when the retinascars as a result of leaky capillaries. Research shows that the Anti-Oxidants in VíaVienté may assist in promoting eye health; especiallyin those who suffer from diabetes.



VíaVienté & Eye Health

Blindness is among the greatest fears for people over the ageof 65. It is often the result of oxidative stress that can lead to thedevelopment of certain eye disorders including cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Cataracts lead to lens damage, cloudy vision and may ulti-mately lead to blindness. Age Related Macular Degeneration iscaused by leaky capillaries at the center of the retina. The Anti-Oxidants in VíaVienté look promising for promoting eye health. Theyhave been shown to play a role in the prevention and treatment ofthese eye conditions.

The Anti-Oxidants in blueberry and bilberry have been usedto improve night vision. For some individuals, a single dose givenjust hours before nightfall often results in markedly improved vision.

VíaVienté & Female Health

A youthful physical appearance is highly prized by most cul-tures and adds much to one’s social status and self esteem. Thenutrients in VíaVienté are well balanced to meet the unique needsof women. Its combination of Anti-Oxidants and Anti-Inflammatorysubstances may work wonders for the female constitution.

VíaVienté may balance progesterone dominance during cer-tain phases of the menstrual cycle, and a recent study showed thatits Anti-Oxidants helped lower the risk of estrogen dependent can-cers, including breast cancer.

Menopause brings unique cardiovascular risk factors towomen. Both menopausal and post-menopausal women have beenshown to respond positively to fruit nectars that promote healthycholesterol levels.

As levels of estrogen production decrease with age, bloodcholesterol and blood fat levels often increase. The Anti-Oxidants inVíaVienté promote conditions for a healthy heart and cardiovascularsystem.

Decreasing bone density or osteoporosis is another challengefaced by post-menopausal women. A recent study shows that thatbone density was maintained in post-menopausal women who reg-ularly consume fruit nectars including those found in VíaVienté.



VíaVienté & Male Health

Concerns about male health affect more than 60% of menover the age of 55. Prostate cancer is the major risk factor for deathin 1 out of every 6 men. Prostate cancer is also a disease caused byoxidative stress.

The Anti-Oxidants found in VíaVienté may help to reduce theeffects of oxidative stress important to those concerned about malehealth. In one study, the Anti-Oxidants in grapes were found toreduce the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy better thanany other substance tested.

VíaVienté & Chronic Pain

The Anti-Oxidants in VíaVienté appear to relieve Inflammationoften associated with most chronic aches and pains, especially thosedue to Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, Venous Insufficiency and PMS.

VíaVienté & Respiratory Health

The Anti-Oxidants in VíaVienté work to inhibit the productionand release of histamine and other allergy symptom causing sub-stances. Histamine is familiar to allergy sufferers. It is responsiblefor such symptoms as runny nose, watery eyes and hives.

Over time, chronic allergies can result in vascular disease,arthritis and swelling of soft tissues especially in the face and lips. Itis possible that those who suffer from chronic skin inflammationsmay also find relief by taking VíaVienté.

Atopic dermatitis and leprosy have both shown promise whentreated with the Anti-Oxidants VíaVienté contains. The release ofpain causing prostaglandins and leucotrienes are also reduced byAnti-Inflammatory substances.

Tonic Power

Throughout history, tonic drinks have been used for healingand constitutional improvement. Famous healing tonics such asAloe Vera juice, Cascara Sagrada Bark and Yucca Root extracts haveworked to cleanse the bowel and the blood in order to cure ailmentsranging from acne to arthritis. Famous energizing tonics were oftenherbal teas derived from the roots of Ginseng or Guarana, which



were designed to increase focus and stamina. In the past, tonics have sometimes been criticized for broad

ranging health claims. Words like panacea and cure-all have givenfalse hope to the infirmed and a negative connotation to their pro-prietors. Contrary to other tonic claims, VíaVienté is one of the mostversatile medicinal tonics of all time.

VíaVienté grew out of the popular appeal for tonics andelixirs. It harnesses the nutritional power of famous tonics from thepast and combines them with the latest technology available today.What makes it so powerful is its Anti-Oxidant ORAC value. Eachdose is equivalent to 4 servings of Fruits and Vegetables as meas-ured by the United States Government Food Pyramid.

Resveratrol

You have heard about Resveratrol from Dr. Oz on OprahWinfrey’s TV show. Resveratrol is a powerful Anti-Oxidant primarilyfound in the skin of red and purple grapes, blueberry, bilberry andcranberry. Studies have shown that Resveratrol may provide thecardioprotective effects of red wine that are responsible for the"French Paradox."

For decades, scientists have wondered why the French whoconsume a high fat diet, drink alcohol, don't exercise regularly andsometimes smoke have excellent cardiovascular health and low can-cer rate. The answer appears to lie in the red wine that the Frenchtypically drink daily. Resveratrol, found in the skin of red and purplegrapes used to make red wine, as well as blueberry, bilberry andcranberry turns out to be the cardioprotective champion.

A study completed by the National Institute on Aging, part ofthe National Institutes of Health, confirmed that Resveratrolreduced age-associated disease in mammals. A major finding of thestudy reported that Resveratrol prevented age-related and obesity-related cardiovascular functional decline in mice. Total cholesterolwas significantly reduced after 10 months of Resveratrol treatment.Further, aorta function was significantly improved.

Researchers also found that mice treated with Resveratroltended to have better bone health, reduced cataract formation andenhanced balance and motor coordination. Additional studies haveshown the positive benefits of Resveratrol in skin and breast cancers.

Because VíaVienté contains whole red and purple grapes, theproduct has always contained Resveratrol in its formulation.



The NIH Resveratrol study findings were published in the July3, 2008 issue of Cell Metabolism. To read the study results in theirentirety, visit: www.ViaVienteMedia.com/articles.php

The PhytoNectars of VíaVienté

Special processing methods had to be developed to turn thefruits and roots of VíaVienté into the powerful phytonectars it nowpossesses. Before the growing season starts each year, the growinglocale and growing methods are specified to the farmers. Fertilizer,herbicide and pesticide use is discussed to ensure that organic prac-tices are followed as closely as possible.

Upon harvest, the unprocessed botanicals are carefullywashed and homogenized, or broken down into small particles, in aprocess that reduces the juice, seeds, skin and pulp to nectar (a typeof puree.) The heat generated in this process is carefully controlledto ensure that heat sensitive enzymes and volatile substances arepreserved.

Dr. Mark Pedersen selected 13 fruits and herbs for VíaVientéformulation of which his discussion of these PhytoNectars follows:

Grape PhytoNectar containing Resveratrol

Grapes provide Healing Properties that are both physical andspiritual. The juice of Grapes is used as a ceremonial drink in reli-gious rituals and as a prelude to romance. Jesus used the juice ofGrapes as a sacrament to his memory, as well as in his miracles.

Grape nectar is rich in anthocyanins. The protective sub-stances in Grapes are so powerful that they can withstand complexfermentation processes such as those found during winemaking.Anti-Oxidants in Grape seed has been shown to protect us againstcancer and heart disease.14

Anthocyanins are versatile in their ability to protect and healthe tissues of the body....By eliminating cardiovascular inflammationfor example, blood vessels are dilated, especially the cardiac bloodvessels allowing anthocyanins to play a cardio-protective role.15

Historically, Grapes have been processed to remove the seedsand pulp, and often fermented to make alcoholic wine. VíaVientéincludes the most potent Anti-Oxidants from the seed, skin and pulp.



Bilberry PhytoNectar containing Resveratrol

Bilberry is a valuable medicine. In Europe it is a listed drug forimproving night blindness, and those from European colonists toSouth Americans valued it enough to naturalize a variety of Bilberryin the high mountain valleys of the Andes.

Bilberry is a blood tonic that has been used to treat vascularand blood disorders, including amenorrhea. It shows positiveeffects when treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD),varicose veins, thrombosis, and angina. It contains blue-violet col-ored anthocyanins that have proven useful in treating capillaryfragility, thinning the blood and dilating peripheral blood vessels.

In researching blood tonics I found that Bilberry filled threeimportant roles. First, it promotes blood Ph balance. In this regardit is quite alkalizing and is of help to those who consume excessquantities of acidic phosphates in the form of red meat and sodapop. Second, it provides nutritional building blocks to support health andvitality. It is a rich botanical source of iron, magnesium, potassiumand copper, as well as the aforementioned anthocyanins. One studyshowed that Bilberry’s blood tonic power even inhibits the growthof human leukemia cells.16

Third, it promotes healthy blood sugar levels.17 Studies con-firm that oral Bilberry treatments improve visual accuracy in healthypeople and can help those with eye diseases such as glaucoma, pig-mentosa, retinitis and myopia.

It works to improve night vision by improving the microcircu-lation and regeneration of retinal purple. Another of Bilberry’s tra-ditional uses is to treat mild inflammation of the mucous mem-branes of the digestive tract. It provides soothing relief to the liningof the mouth and throat as well as the stomach.

It also supports and protects collagen structures in the bloodvessels of the eyes, assuring strong, healthy capillaries that carryvital nutrients to eye muscles and nerves, making striking improve-ment to night vision possible just hours after a single dose ofBilberry.



Blueberry PhytoNectar containing Resveratrol

The Blueberry (Vaccicium myrtillus) is a close cousin to theBilberry. Like Bilberry, Blueberry is an important blood tonic and hasbeen used traditionally to treat diabetes, urinary tract infections andindigestion.

The anthocyanins in Blueberries, like all dark colored berries,provide them with interesting medicinal effects. In researching themany berry tonics available, I found Blueberries an even morepotent source of anthocyanins than their European cousins, withsome varieties of Blueberries containing as much as 10% of their dryweight.

Blueberries are not as studied as Bilberries, but the few stud-ies so far point out their ability to maintain blood vessels, particu-larly those in the eyes. Blueberry is also recognized as an anti-agingnutrient, a subject where the scientific literature is silent concerningBilberry.

Blueberries work to maintain healthy membranes in the body,lending rise to its use in prolonging the flexibility of tissues and pro-moting better eye-hand coordination. It also works to protect thelining of the blood vessels and digestive tract.

One study of the consumption of Blueberries showed anti-cancer activity against cervical and breast cancer.18 Researchers alsobelieve that Blueberry can protect against DNA damage and one’spredisposition to Alzheimer disease.19

Like all good blood tonics, Blueberry promotes a balancedblood Ph, healthy blood sugar levels and blood lipid levels. It is suc-cessfully helping those who suffer from diabetes, metabolic syn-drome X, obesity and heart disease. 20

Prune PhytoNectar

Prunes (Prunus domestica), or dried plums as the Californiadried plum trade groups now call them have one of the highest Anti-Oxidant potentials (ORAC value) of any fruit.21 While researchingFemale tonics, I was often drawn back to Prunes. They have Anti-Oxidant potential and more than 7.5% dietary fiber.

As one of the richest sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber,Prunes have traditionally been used to provide bowel regularity. Infact, many cultures prize them as a gentle bulk laxative. It providesnutritional support to the entire constitution particularly for women.



Prunes are the perfect complement to balance progesteronedominant constipation during certain phases of the menstrual cycle.Additionally, a recent study showed that the consumption of Prunesmay be associated with a lower risk of estrogen dependent cancers,including breast cancer.22

Menopause brings unique cardiovascular risk factors towomen. Prune nectar has been shown to promote healthy choles-terol levels, particularly HDL (good) cholesterol in both menopausaland post-menopausal women compensating in part for the reduc-tion of estrogen levels, and helping to maintain a healthy cardiovas-cular system. Prunes have also been shown to help maintain bonedensity in post-menopausal women. This is in part due to the antho-cyanins and the mineral boron, which they contain.23

Elderberry PhytoNectar

Elderberries are a rich botanical source of Anti-Oxidantsincluding anthocyanins and vitamin C. In 15th century England,Elderberry trees were as well protected as our modern-day wet-lands. They were thought to be the homes of witches who wouldcast a variety of spells on anyone who disturbed them. Conversely,planting an Elderberry tree near your home was thought to ward offevil spirits.

Although Egyptians used them to treat acne and other skindisorders, Elderberries are best known for promoting respiratoryhealth, as an aid to surviving the hardships of winter, the commoncold and for a long useful life. The folklore associated withElderberry tonics is substantiated by science.

The berries contain bioflavonoids, which reduce inflamma-tion, especially in the soft tissues of the respiratory system, andanthocyanins, which are powerful Anti-Oxidants. Elderberry nectaris a proven remedy for bronchitis, sore throat, influenza, asthma andHIV.24 It also induces perspiration to reverse the effects of a chill.

The anthocyanins in Elderberries help maintain the walls ofsmall blood vessels. They also help protect the integrity of mucousmembranes as well, inhibiting the function of the enzyme neurami-dase, which can inflame the lining of the lungs and bronchioles.Other uses of Elderberries are for nerve disorders including sciaticaand general back pain, reducing inflammation of the urinary tractand bladder and for skin disorders.



Noni PhytoNectar

Noni fruit is an energizer whose primary action comes notfrom polyphenols, but from the digestive enzyme bromelain andfrom the mucilaginous polysaccharides it contains.

Noni fruit works like a combination of echinacea and pineap-ple. Its polysaccharides, much like those in echinacea root areimmuno-modulators that have Anti-Inflammatory and anti-tumoractivity.

Its digestive enzymes include bromelain and precursors tobromelain that not only digest proteins, but work synergisticallywith bioflavonoids to magnify their Anti-Inflammatory power. Allpolyphenols, especially bioflavonoids, work better to relieve achesand pains when bromelain is present, and explains why bromelainhas been included in arthritis formulas for generations.

There is little scientific literature to support the benefits ofNoni by itself, although it has been shown to have a protective effectagainst skin cancers.25 The real secret of Noni is its ability to makebioflavonoids work better. Not until scientists begin to study com-plex combinations of botanicals will the value of Noni become clear.

When used in combination with berry sources of bioflavonoidslike those in VíaVienté, Noni has been shown to protect against can-cer and reduce blood sugar levels.26 27 And the combination of Nonifruit nectar and Chinese Skullcap root nectar is among the mostpotent pain relief combinations I have encountered in my 20 years ofstudy.28

Cranberry PhytoNectar containing Resveratrol

Cranberry has been a folk-remedy for years. Soon after theirdiscovery by New England pilgrims, they were used to treat a longlist of ailments. These include: diarrhea, scurvy, blood disorders,menstrual complaints, indigestion, liver and gall bladder problems,anorexia, prostatisis and cancer. Besides this impressive list,Cranberry is still best known for its ability to treat urinary tract infec-tions, prevent the recurrence of urinary stones and to promote uri-nary system health.

Cranberry is a close cousin to the other berries in VíaVienté.It shares the Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Inflammatory properties of theother members of the Vaccinium family, but Cranberry’s powerfulenergizing and healing effects are focused on the urinary tract.



Cranberry juice has been shown to reduce E. coli and otherharmful bacterial growths in the urinary tract. It has the ability toprevent bacteria from sticking to the linings of our body and estab-lishing harmful plaques, which can contribute to gum and periodon-tal disease. It reduces our risk for the two great killers in modern-day society, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.29

Apple PhytoNectar

Apples are grown all over the world. It has been said, “Anapple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples have been a source ofconstitutional strength for centuries. Recently, the Chinese, intenton improving the health of its large population, embarked on a cam-paign to increase the size of their apple crop. They concluded thatplanting apple trees was the most cost-efficient way to improvetheir health.

Apples owe their energizing and healing powers to themucilaginous pectins, and Anti-Oxidant flavonoids they contain. Thepectins in Apples have been shown to balance the immune systemsof those suffering the side effects of chemotherapy,30 and speed thehealing of burns and wounds.31

Apple nectar joins Aloe vera in VíaVienté as a demulcent andsoothing agent. The Anti-Oxidant potential of Apples is similar tothe berry nectars in VíaVienté. A variety of reactive oxygen free rad-ical species are checked by the flavonoids and anthocyanins in Applenectar. It has the ability to protect against cancer,32 diabetes33 andallergies.34

Aloe Vera PhytoNectar

Aloe vera is known as “lily of the desert”, the “plant of immor-tality” and the “medicine plant”. From the beginning of written his-tory the Egyptians record that Aloe has been used to treat burns,infections and gastrointestinal parasites. Extensive research hasshown that Aloe vera nectar has a dramatic ability to heal wounds,ulcers and burns by protecting and coating the affected areas tospeed up the healing rate.

Aloe contains slippery polysaccharides and is rich in polyphe-nols. Both of these energizing and healing nutrients have a toniceffect that combines to sooth inflammations of the digestive tractsuch as colitis and ulcers. Aloe contains at least three Anti-



Inflammatory compounds that are helpful for the stomach, smallintestine and colon.

One fraction of Aloe polysaccharide called acemannan, iseffective as an immune stimulant, boosting levels of T-lymphocyteimmune cells. Aloe research shows that it can prevent the growth ofcertain tumors,35 inhibit the inflammation of arthritis,36 37 increase col-lagen production in wounds38 and aid in treating type-2 diabetes.39

Pomegranate PhytoNectar

Pomegranate contains exceptionally high levels of Anti-Oxidants with powerfully beneficial substances that can help sup-port healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health.

Lycium Fruit PhytoNectar

Lycium fruit (also known as gogi or wolfberry) has been usedsince ancient times in China specifically for a number of health con-cerns. Modern scientific research demonstrates that Lycium fruitdelivers support for a healthy immune system and healthy vision.

Chinese Scullcap Root PhytoNectar (U.S. Formula Only)

In traditional Chinese medicine, Baical Skullcap is prescribedfor a seemingly unending array of maladies including, allergies, irri-tability, dysentery, diarrhea, infections accompanied by fever, hayfever, urinary tract infections, gout, jaundice, potential miscarriages,nosebleed, abdominal pain and redness in the eyes or face. The rootis also used for hepatitis and is said to improve liver function.

It is also given in formulas together with other herbs for vagi-nal bleeding, blood in the stool, coughing or vomiting blood, forhypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure andinflammatory skin conditions.

Chinese Skullcap is one of the most timely and versatile of allthe botanical tonics. Our modern-day lifestyle and its accompanyingexcesses makes Chinese Skullcap the perfect match to the healthconcerns of our day. I know of no other botanical that helps ourbodies balance the effects of life’s excesses as well as ChineseSkullcap.



Its Anti-Oxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory,anti-allergic and calming properties make it the subject of intensiveresearch. Its Anti-Oxidants are even targeted as prospective cancertreatments.16 In researching the possibilities of using ChineseSkullcap root nectar in Vía, I found that the United States PatentOffice has issued over 80 patents involving Chinese Skullcap root in thepast ten years.

Studies show it useful for treating arthritis, cancer, especiallybreast and prostate cancer, colitis, pneumonia, heart disease, pre-menstrual syndrome and HIV infection. It is also an effective painreliever.17

The bioflavonoids in Chinese Skullcap are cyclooxygenase-2selective inhibitors (COX-2). They are a step up from the old stylepain relievers called non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory agents(NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen, which block the actions of both COX-1and COX-2 enzymes. Studies show that baicalin, the primarybioflavonoid in Chinese skullcap inhibits COX-2 as effectively asCelebrex™ when tested in head to head trials.40

Gentian Root PhytoNectar (U.S. Formula Only)

Gentian root is an ancient bitter tonic. It has traditionallybeen used as an aperitif, laxative, antiseptic, blood purifier and can-cer cure. Today it is used in many alcoholic bitters. Its active ingre-dients are called xanthones. Xanthones are among the bitteresttasting substances known.

Gentian root phytonectar serves a harmonizing role. It is amongthe best mood enhancing tonics in history. Its ability to brighten per-ceptions helps many that struggle with chronic pain and illness.

Several botanical tonics contain xanthones including St. John’sWort and Mangosteen, but none have them in greater concentra-tion than Gentian root. It is also blessed with a broader variety ofxanthone compounds than other xanthone based tonics. The xan-thones in Gentian root include, gentisein, gentisin and severalmethoxyxanthones.

Gentian root and the xanthones it contains offers hope tothose who suffer from obesity, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndromeX, cardiovascular disease and depression.





Conclusion

VíaVienté is An All Natural Puree of Whole Fruits &Energizing Minerals whose color, taste and texture

contribute to its complex formulation of PhytoNectars.

VíaVienté forms a vital bridge between the “NaturalGoodness of Vilcabamba” and human health. It has been proven tobe a Natural Anti-Inflammatory.

To enhance your own health and wellness, begin incorporat-ing VíaVienté into your life for 12 weeks. I believe you will experi-ence an improvement in any health issues that may be a factor inyour life as well as a resulting increase in your overall health andquality of life.

The 12-Week Plan

In the 1930s, Joseph Baerman Strauss dreamt of building abridge across the Golden Gate linking San Francisco to MarinCounty. After more than four years of construction at a cost of $35million, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to vehicular traffic on May28, 1937.

Though Strauss only lived a year beyond completion of thebridge, he disproved the conventional wisdom of the time that “noone can bridge the Golden Gate because of insurmountable difficul-ties which are apparent to all who give thought to the idea.”

Since the Golden Gate opened, nearly 1.5 billion people havecrossed the 1.7 mile stretch across the bay. Like Strauss, CraigKeeland had a dream. Craig’s dream was to live in a state of youth-fulness for the entire length of our lives. That dream led him toVilcabamba. Among the Vilcabambans, he found that there’s moreto a healthful long life than just choosing to be born into the rightgeographical location.

Many factors come into play, including the air you breathe,the food you eat, the physical activities you participate in and eventhe thoughts you cultivate. It would be foolish to assume that sim-ply relocating to the Vilcabamba Valley would instantly undo yearsof neglect and unhealthful living. But, we can all take steps to “livelike a Vilcabamban.”

Modern medicine tells us that well over 80% of all terminal ill-nesses are lifestyle related. This means that, by changing ourlifestyles, we can reduce our chances of contracting cancer, heartdisease, or any of the other major killers that plague the U.S., andthus add many healthful years to our lives.

Whether you have chronic medical challenges or are young atheart, you can make remarkable progress toward living like aVilcabamban. To do this, you should seek out every way possible ofreplicating the lifestyle of the Valley residents and make a commit-ment to follow this regimen daily.

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An overwhelming majority of Americans today are mineraldeficient, which leads to loss of energy, a lowered metabolism anddecreased immune function. Because the most unique feature ofthe Vilcabamban Valley has been shown to be their drinking water,your very first step should be to find a way to supplement your dietwith these same essential minerals.

Ideally, you could accomplish this by importing your own sup-ply of drinking water directly from Vilcabamba. Unfortunately, thisis not practical for most people. The next option is to find a supple-ment that replicates, as closely as possible, these essentialVilcabamban minerals in the right combination.

This is no easy task. Many mineral supplements that are avail-able over the counter or in health food stores today also give youunwanted “heavy metals” and even trace amounts of unnecessaryminerals that your body acquires anyway.

When choosing a supplement, be sure that you carefully readthe label to learn exactly what you are getting. Also consider theform of the supplement. Because the Vilcabambans drink theirminerals, you should also look for a liquid form of mineral supple-ment that the body can easily absorb.

From the research conducted by Dr. Harvey Ashmead, weknow the only good mineral is a chelated mineral. To ensure prop-er absorption, it is important to make sure your supplements con-tain not just chelated minerals but also that they are amino acidchelates, the most bioavailable (absorbable) form on the market.

Once you have identified an effective source for your miner-als, you should also look at other aspects of the Vilcabamban diet toimitate.

This includes a diet rich in organic fruits to provide powerfulAnti-Oxidants that heal and strengthen the body. Some may alsoargue that reducing or completely eliminating meat from your dietis essential, but to eat like a Vilcabamban, you would certainly haveto drastically increase your intake of organic fruits as vital sources ofvitamins.

Since Vilcabambans live so close to the Equator, the fruitsgrown in these regions have been shown to have a much higherAnti-Oxidant content than those grown in the U.S. Also, there is evi-dence that repeated high turnover farming in the U.S. depletes themineral content of the soil. That, in turn, produces a lower nutrientyield in the crops produced here.

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If you do not have access to these higher potency organicEquatorial fruits, it is important to look for ways to get as much asyou can from the fruits that are available to you. This could beaccomplished by creating ways to enjoy all parts of the fruit, includ-ing the seeds, skin and even roots. Some accomplish this throughjuicing raw fruits directly. Regardless of the method, this “wholefruit” approach will obviously provide more of these Anti-Oxidantsthan just consuming one part of the fruit.

Another characteristic of Vilcabamban centenarians is theirdaily schedules, including participation in physical labor. Most daysthroughout the Valley begin early in the morning. Breakfast is rarelyskipped and usually consists of some form of fruit and vegetable.Once out in the field, daily exercise strengthens muscle, increasescirculation, promotes deep breathing and elevates the heart rate tohealthy levels. Most Americans earn their daily living sitting at adesk or some other sedentary activity. It is critical that you workinto your schedule an exercise program that accomplishes thesesame things. Even 20 – 30 minutes a day can make a huge differencenot only in how you feel, but also how your body can eliminate tox-ins and heal itself. Regardless of the exercise regimen you develop,another simple tool to use is deep breathing.

Spending 10 minutes a day doing deep, diaphragmatic breath-ing can stimulate the lymph system, increase oxygen flow to thebrain and help purify your system as toxins are expelled. This is sim-ple enough that it can be done as you drive to work or sit at a desk.

One very powerful trait of the Vilcabambans is their mindset.In the U.S., we look at someone over 100 as an oddity, but inVilcabamba it’s almost expected that you will live past 90 or even100.

The Vilcabamban has not been exposed to life expectancies of60 – 70 years. They come to expect that life should extend wellbeyond 70 and 80. And these years are not spent in a nursing homebut rather in productive pursuits. Your mindset and attitude will playa large part in determining not only how long you can live but alsohow much you enjoy each of those years.

Since the average Vilcabamban has a head start on livingthese secrets of long life, you will also need to pay attention tosomething more: cleansing your system. It is important that youinternally cleanse your system and focus on keeping it clean, again



with plenty of fruits and healthy amounts of fiber. This cleansing iscritical to helping your body perform all its functions properly, byquickly and efficiently eliminating toxins and waste.In summary, these six ideas can have a real impact on your longevity:

• Daily Intake of Essential Minerals (preferably in liquid form) • Increased Intake of Anti-Oxidant Rich Fruits• Daily Exercise• Deep Breathing• An Expectant Mindset of Longevity• Internal Cleansing

Of course, it’s not possible to erase years of neglect in a fewdays or weeks of Vilcabamban living. But you can get an excellentstart by making an on-going commitment starting today.

It is always wise to consult your doctor before beginning anynutritional or physical exercise program. The key is to begin todayand live a life that is more healthy and fulfilled by following theexample of our Vilcabamban friends. Incorporating the All NaturalWhole Food Purees of VíaVienté into your lifestyle is a great start,because it’s Created by Nature, Tested by Science and Proven byYou!TM Try it for 12 Weeks and you’ll be on your way to OptimumHealth.

12 Weeks to Optimum Health

Whether you have one or more health challenges or are oneof the young at heart that watches your diet, exercises regularly andhave no medical issues, VíaVienté is an efficient way to consume thecomplete array of essential amino acid chelated minerals and Anti-Oxidants that benefit the Vilcabambans.

A dedicated 12-week program of consuming this All NaturalWhole Food Puree puts the body back in balance just as the miner-al waters and organic fruit diet do for the Vilcabambans. Those indi-viduals with health issues find relief from joint swelling, loweredblood pressure, lowered cholesterol, blood sugar readings returningto normal ranges and a host of other benefits. The young at heartfind that including VíaVienté in their regular health program resultsin increased stamina, physical performance and a state of wellbeing.



VíaVienté for Chronic Health Problems

As doctors and health practitioners are being introduced toVíaVienté, many are recommending it to their patients as well asincorporating it into their own health program. Here are some oftheir stories.

Kathryn J. Wood, MD

Board Certified Gynecologist Kathryn J. Wood recommendsthat her patients get on a long-term health plan that involves pre-ventative maintenance.

She recommends lifestyles changes including: a healthy diet,exercise and supplementation. Because of its High Anti-OxidantContent, Dr. Wood takes VíaVienté herself and recommends it to herpatients for their long-term health. She says:

“We just are exposed to lots things that cause cell damagethroughout our lives, and the more you can take in of Anti-Oxidantsthe better off you’re going to be in long-term health. Studies haveshown a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease in people that takemore fruits and vegetables in their diet or Anti-Oxidants.

So I know that for longevity, you definitely need to make somelong-term changes and supplement our diets with things that aregood for us. Getting something from South American where youhave the high Anti-Oxidant potential of what is in VíaVienté is defi-nitely something that makes me proud to recommend it to mypatients, basically, because it is so high in Anti-Oxidants.”

Dr. Wood recognizes the important link Anti-Oxidants play inreducing inflammation in the human body.

“We have come to realize that inflammation may be thewhole mechanism of disease. And, because of that, an Anti-Inflammatory is very important. At this point in time, we are findingthat certain medications may be problematic for us as individuals.So a product that is completely natural like VíaVienté makes a lot ofsense. It’s coming at a great time for us to have something we canoffer to patients that, I think, is completely safe and would offer a lotof long-term benefit.”



Dr. Wood recommends VíaVienté to her patients for a broadrange of medical issues from diabetes to arthritis.

“Most commonly reported to me by patients taking VíaVientéis that joint pains disappear; it works quickest in the hands.

Computer use stops hurting, and pain in the feet stops too. Apatient with heart impairment told me yesterday that daily nappinghas become unnecessary because she has a lot more energy fromdrinking the PhytoTonic.

Other improvements that occur for people are better diges-tion, more abundant bowel movements, decreased flatulence, less-ened gastritis, some people with rheumatoid arthritis have beenable to go off their medications in large measure.

Diabetics experience a lowering of blood sugar readings.Thus, a lot of anecdotal reports are coming to me describing bene-fits from people taking VíaVienté.

And I am no exception. Drinking VíaVienté has done greatgood for me. My personal physical benefit from it has caused me totake note.”

Arthritic Reliever

Because it is Created by Nature, Dr. Wood prefers VíaVienté topharmaceutical Anti-Inflammatories on the market:

“It’s definitely a safer alternative to Vioxx, Celebrex and theother painkillers offered in the marketplace. I encourage patients totry this tonic as an anti-arthritic pain substitute. Its most frequentapplication is to overcome aches, pains and inflammations, and I amexcited about what I am seeing so far.

While I cannot pinpoint any single component in the formula,the overall combination in liquid form seems to act synergistically tostimulate inflammation healing anywhere in the body. It’s moreeffective than any of the other nutritional supplements that I havetried for patients and for myself.”



W. Bruce Ketel, MD

Board certified medical Neurologist W. Bruce Ketel, MD firstheard of VíaVienté’s health benefits from his daughter-in-law.

“The young woman had suffered with a swelling in her left legfor the prior three years, which came from an inflammatory bloodclot. The edema and pain were incapacitating so as to limit hermobility. Each day for several weeks, therefore, she had been drink-ing 4 ozs. (120 ml) and at the end of that short period, her entirethrombotic difficulty just disappeared.”

Impressed by what he observed, Dr. Ketel conjectured that:

“There must be a massive amount of Anti-Oxidants making upcomponents of my daughter-in-law’s purple drink. The swelling frominflammation had gone away quickly and dramatically. My conclu-sion remains the same today: VíaVienté must be an integral part ofmy own wellness program. I want its benefits.”

Diabetes

Dr. Ketel himself suffered from diabetes. He began takingVíaVienté and reported these results:

“About four weeks after starting VíaVienté, I noticed thatresults from my morning blood sugar testing had dropped from 130to 115 mg/dL, and it remained there. Figuring that I could improveeven more, I upped my dosage to 4 ozs. (120 ml) daily – 2 ozs. (60 ml)at breakfast and 2 ozs. (60 ml) at dinner. What happened next wassurprising! Within a couple of weeks my serum cholesterol droppedfrom 225 to 125 mg/dL – an excellent blood reading for someonewho is diabetic. And it has gotten even better. I had my serum cho-lesterol checked only one week ago and it has now fallen lower yetdown to 123 mg/dL.”



Long-Term Health Benefits

The longer Dr. Ketel took VíaVienté, the more physiologicalbenefits he accrued. He confirms:

“It establishes homeostasis in the body systems and structuraltissues. Now I never get sick with a cold or other minor infection; myimmunity overall is responding positively, including my newest bloodsugar test reading which recently fell to just 100 mg/dL. VíaVientéhas turned out to be the ultimate PhytoTonic for me which hasimproved my life significantly.”

Anti-Inflammatory & Pain Relief Benefits

Dr. Ketel recommends VíaVienté to his patients whereverInflammation and Pain play a role:

“It’s an especially valuable treatment for migraine headaches,since it keeps migraines away. My patients take 2 ozs. (60 ml) of Víaper day as prophylaxis, but if headache occasionally comes on, thepatient knows to take 2 ozs. (60 ml) twice a day for resolution of theheadache.

Truly it’s a great painkiller and successful treatment of symp-tomatic illness is a common story. I use Anti-Oxidants as an alterna-tive method of healing with Vía, invariably my Anti-Oxidant choice.This is an easily applied remedy in addition to any usual neurologicaltherapy. I see the purple PhytoTonic as a good adjunctive dieteticremedy for nearly any type of degenerative disease.

A number of my Parkinson’s disease patients are ingesting Víatoo. Most of them are elderly; from taking the drink, they do noticemuch improvement in their Parkinsonian back pain, joint pain andgeneral pain.

Patients suffering with neuropathy find relief from drinking it.For younger patient groups, say in their 50s, response comes withdowning 1 oz. (30 ml) twice daily – divide the product into two doses;those in the older age groups should drink 4 ozs. (120 ml) twice daily.And fibromyalgia responds well to it, especially taking 4 ozs. (120 ml)a day.

Acute attacks of multiple sclerosis with their associatedinflammations will be much relieved by the MS patient taking 6 ozs.(180 ml) daily of VíaVienté with 4 ozs. (120 ml) daily for the longterm.”



Case Histories from Dr. Ketel’s Files

“My patient, a 58-year-old man needing a wheelchair to getabout because of his MS was additionally experiencing long-termweakness, numbness, paralysis and pain.

However, within four weeks of my recommending he drink 6ozs. (180 ml) daily of the liquid, he reported a dramatic lessening ofpain. By the end of eight weeks, he discontinued using the wheel-chair altogether. He went to using his walker for ambulation. Inanother week, the man substituted a cane for the walker.

A 36-year-old housewife who found herself unable to functionas a homemaker for years. She did respond for short periods tomigraine medications, but relief lasted for only a few days.Headaches were always a factor in how she might plan her day.After I dispensed Vía to her, the migraines resolved. She almost neverexperiences any of them now; if a rare headache happens, she takesan extra ounce of Vía added to her preventive dosage of 1 oz. (30 ml)a day as a base line.”

Dr. Paul Williamson, MDColon and Rectal Surgeon, Orlando, FL

“I have been in practice for 23 years. I do surgery on majorcases of intestinal health such as colon cancer and inflammatorybowel disease. Because of my specialty, I have grown to develop apractice of patients with all sorts of afflictions of the intestinal tracksuch as chronic diarrhea and chronic weight gain. Constipation is ahuge part of my practice.

In working with people who have these problems, it is easy tosee how much diet plays a role in regularity and also in generalhealth. What you put into your body makes you what you are. It cre-ates weight loss. It creates weight gain. It creates energy. It createsa sense of wellbeing or a sense of ill-being. For that reason, I havelooked at all sorts of products over the years to help in boostingenergy and wellbeing. I came upon VíaVienté which I use with mypatients for many reasons and also have used for myself for the past4 years every day. And I can say that I don't have to take vitaminsanymore because I feel that I get all of the vitamins and nutritionalsupplements that I need from this product alone.”



Glenn Thomas, MD

An Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University inCalifornia, Dr. Glenn Thomas was struck unexpectedly with Lyme dis-ease early in his medical career. Following a hike to San Gorgoniopeak in the San Bernardino Mountains in 1993, he began experienc-ing symptoms that included: pain and inflammation in nearly allmajor joints, severe fatigue, difficulty sleeping, severe memoryimpairment, stroke like symptoms and major speech problems.

The severity of the symptoms limited his work to only part-time for 5 years. He tried alternative medicines and long cycles ofantibiotics, with little or no benefit. When he began fresh juicing,many of his symptoms began to improve except for occasional jointflare-ups, fatigue, memory troubles and central nervous impair-ments. Dr. Thomas continued to search out countless supplements,but they offered no noticeable improvements beyond what juicinggave him. Then he tried Vía. Dr. Thomas says:

“VíaVienté completed my healing process!! I now have fullresolution of the occasional joint pain, the fatigue is vanished, I sleepas well as I did at half my age, and my memory is back to being nearphotographic as it had been before I contracted Lyme’s disease.”

Today, Dr. Thomas is a member of VíaVienté’s MedicalAdvisory Board – Vía’s consulting team of scientific and medical pro-fessionals. He recommends VíaVienté to both patients and friends.David Gordon, a veteran who had recently been in a terrible motor-cycle accident, is one of Dr. Thomas’ patients to whom he recom-mended Vía.

David had been suffering from severe pain in many areas of hisbody, especially his spine, hips and knees. His impairment was so dis-abling that he required 2 canes to help him walk. His posture wasbadly stooped, and he had a great deal of trouble walking up steps.

Dr. Thomas instructed David to begin taking 2 ozs. (60 ml) perday of VíaVienté, gradually increasing the dosage to 6 ozs. (180 ml)per day. David’s results were dramatic. Just 3 weeks after being onVíaVienté, David was walking without canes and with excellent pos-ture. He had only a slight knee discomfort when walking a long dis-tance. Dr. Thomas noted that David’s color had also improved.



David is so excited about the dramatic results he experiencedwith VíaVienté that he flew to Vía’s corporate headquarters in Plano,Texas, to share his experience with Craig Keeland and to thank himin person.

Teri Tomlinson, MH, CNHP

Master Herbalist and Certified Natural Health Professional,Teri Tomlinson is also a member of VíaVienté’s Medical AdvisoryBoard. Teri believes this All Natural Whole Food Puree is importantto include in the diet because it is just that – whole food containingthe complete balance of nutrition that only nature can provide.

Long ago, humans thrived on nutritionally dense whole food.Because of over-farming and the resulting mineral depletion of oursoils and over-processing our food supply, we have stripped much ofthe nutrient value from our foods. When we began to supplementour diets to make up for this nutritional loss, scientists began pro-viding us with supplemental tablets, enriched cereals and juices.Because these supplements are all piecemeal attempts to recreatenature, they can never substitute for the complete balance of nutri-tionally dense whole foods. Teri says:

“Nature knows what needs to go into your body. No amountof vitamin and mineral supplementation can compete with the bal-ance of nature provided in whole foods.”

In her 18 years of nutritional study, Teri has seen a number ofsupplements come on the market, including juice extractions thatintroduce too much acid into the human body, or mineral watersthat contain heavy metals.

“Many supplements contain heavy metals. And these areexactly the metals we are trying to get away from in our pollutedenvironments. Juices contain a lot of acid, which throws the body outof acid-alkaline balance. I don’t know of any other product on themarket that is like Vía with its alkaline ash Whole Food Puree ofheavy-metal-free minerals and high Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory effects.”



Teri has found that VíaVienté provides benefits far exceedingthose from any other herbs and whole foods she has used and rec-ommended. She comments on her own experience with VíaVienté:

“My energy level increased dramatically. My digestive trackimproved 100%, and although this was not my aim, I lost 32 poundsin sixteen months.”

Teri’s husband Joe reports his experience with Vía:

“I had inflammation of my tendon near the arch of my foot. Iwas in an arch-brace with pressure support leggings. The doctorsaid it would take twelve to eighteen months to heal. Four and a halfmonths into wearing the brace I began taking VíaVienté. At the endof the first week I was 75% better. By the third week, the brace wasoff and I’ve never put it on since.”

Why Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Are Important

Medical researchers are looking closely at Inflammation asthe precursor of many diseases, including heart disease, stroke andeven cancer.

Most of the time, Inflammation in the body is a lifesaver thatallows our systems to successfully fight off bacteria, viruses and par-asites. However, sometimes Inflammation becomes chronic andrefuses to shut down.

The problem may be linked to a genetic predisposition orsomething else like smoking or high blood pressure that keeps theprocess of Inflammation going.

Whatever the reason, scientists are studying ChronicInflammation and the harm it does to thehuman body. Time Magazine’s February 23,2004, cover article was devoted to this ground-breaking area of medical research:

“Hardly a week goes by without the pub-lication of yet another study uncovering a newway that chronic inflammation does harm tothe body. It destabilizes cholesterol deposits in



the coronary arteries, leading to heart attacks and potentially evenstrokes.

It chews up nerve cells in the brains of Alzheimer’s victims. Itmay even foster the proliferation of abnormal cells and facilitatetheir transformation into cancer. In other words, chronic inflamma-tion may be the engine that drives many of the most feared illnessesof middle and old age.

This concept is so intriguing because it suggests a new and pos-sibly much simpler way of warding off disease. Instead of differenttreatments for, say, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and colon cancer, theremight be a single, inflammation-reducing remedy that would preventall three.”

Time Magazine goes on to say:

“It appears that many of the attributes of a Western lifestyle-such as a diet high in sugars and saturated fats, accompanied by lit-tle or no exercise-also makes it easier for the body to becomeinflamed.”

ABC World News Tonight on January 5,2005 aired findings of two new studies pub-lished in the New England Journal of Medicine.

“Both studies appear to demonstrate thatlowering cholesterol may not be enough to pre-vent a heart attack. In fact, the level ofInflammation in patients’ arteries may play acritical role in heart attack and stroke.

When patients who’ve suffered a heart attack or strokeaggressively lowered both their cholesterol and their inflammation,they reduced their risk of dying from another heart attack or strokeby 50%. And, most remarkably, researchers found that, in thesepatients, the disease was reversing itself.”

VíaVienté has been Tested by Science with patients sufferingfrom osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. The results of this clinicaltrial show that Vía’s Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Inflammatory qualitiesreduce pain, stiffness and increase overall vitality. But what does Víado for the young-at-heart?



VíaVienté for Long-Term Health and Fitness

We know Vía provides a myriad of health benefits to thosewith osteoarthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia....the list of health issuesgoes on and on. However, many medical professionals today arepracticing preventative medicine because they know it is easier toprevent disease than to cure it. In fact, the phenomenon of long lifeand health we see in the Vilcabambans is not due to curing any dis-ease state, but in preventing degenerative diseases in the firstplace.

It has been shown that the Vilcabambans enjoy long lives andvibrant health because of their diet, rich in high Anti-Oxidant fruitsand roots along with their mineral-rich drinking water. The AllNatural Puree of Vilcabamba’s fruits, herbs and mineral drinkingwater was designed for the well to stay well throughout their lives sowe can all live in a state of youthfulness our entire lives.

For the young at heart – those who are committed to ahealthy, balanced diet and a regular exercise program – it becomesincreasingly more difficult to keep the body fit and healthy as weage. Even if you do not suffer from high blood pressure, high cho-lesterol, diabetes or other health issues, Vía should be part of yourprogram to support long-term health and vitality so you can main-tain a state of youthfulness.

Terry Bradshaw, Former NFLquarterback, has been caught up in theexcitement over Vía. He uses the prod-uct to alleviate pain and inflammationdue to arthritis, a complaint not uncom-mon among former professional ath-letes in their 40s and 50s. In fact, four-time Super Bowl winner TerryBradshaw became so excited aboutVía’s benefits that he took the story toMSNBC, CNN and CNBC. Here are moretestimonials from young-at-heart Víausers.

W. Bruce Ketel, MD

Dr. Kete l recommends VíaVienté to his patients and takesit to support his own health issues. He also uses Vía to maintain astate of wellness, increase his energy and enhance his workout.



Craig Keeland with Terry Bradshaw (2006)

“Twice weekly I work out with a personal trainer, and a cer-tain amount of fatigue does set in from the exercise – the trainerworks me hard! But once I started drinking 2 ozs. (60 ml) a day ofVía, such fatigue never reappears.

After a time, my trainer recognized my increased enduranceand asked me what I had added to my body enhancement program.Now that same personal trainer is taking Vía too.

Now that I have seen distinct physiological benefits in my ownlife and in the lives of my patients, I am convinced that Vía is a nutri-tional supplement that I never want to be without. VíaVienté hasproven itself to me to be one of the most powerful Anti-Oxidant,Anti-Inflammatory and wellness products ever to be found.”

Gary R. Tylock, MD

Ophthalmologist Gary R. Tylock MD has been taking Vía sinceJuly 2003. The 52-year-old Ophthalmologist says:

“I have enjoyed taking VíaVienté mainly because it gives me aterrific energy boost which starts my day. I have noticed that for thepast year, I have no cold symptoms because I sense that my immuni-ty has been elevated. I do not drink coffee; rather, the VíaVientétonic has become my morning beverage – it has a delightful taste.

And it’s usual for me to drink more than a bottle of the liquidper week. Members of my family have taken on the tonic as a rou-tine part of their lives as well. I’m happy when I see my loved ones,friends and neighbors thrive anew from their taking VíaVienté as anutritional supplement.”

Jon Herring, Personal Trainer

A personal trainer since 1996, Jon Herring is also a dedicatedathlete who participates in several sports including rugby. He alsocompetes at the Olympic level for weight lifting in “snatch and jerk.”Jon consumes VíaVienté and recommends it to his personal trainingclients to enhance their workouts. Jon has created a powerful com-bination of Vía, Pedia Light and water that he calls VíaBlast to super-charge a workout and speed recovery of muscle tissue.



Vía Blast

Anti-Oxidant rich VíaVienté and electrolyte rich Pedia Lightsupply nutrients and electrolytes that supercharge your workout.

The balance of electrolytes in the body is crucial because elec-trolyte balance affects muscle contractions and other body process-es. When we lose electrolytes quickly through exercise and perspi-ration, they must be replaced to keep the body in balance. Thewhole environment for a muscle contraction is adversely affected ifthe body does not have the right balance of electrolytes.

Vía combined with Pedia Light and water helps replace lostfluid and electrolytes. Anti-Oxidants from Vía combined with theelectrolytes from Pedia Light send of surge of nutrients into the mus-cle that speeds recovery during and after a workout. Thus you canget a harder workout and recover faster and stronger. Jon explains it this way:

“It’s similar to getting better performance out of an engine.To do that you have to raise the engine fuel octane level. Doing thatallows the engine to work harder without burning up. In your body’scase, VíaBlast is the high-octane fuel that lets you work harder, getbetter results and recover faster.”

Jon’s recipe for VíaBlast:

2 – 4 ozs ( 60-120 ml) of VíaVienté 8 – 12 ozs (240-360 ml) of Pedia LightAdd water until it is a consistency that you like Add protein powder to create a full meal replacement

Jon suggests drinking VíaBlast before, during and after yourworkout to get best results. Pedia Light is the recommended elec-trolyte component because it has less sugar than sports drinks. Hesays:

“Drinking VíaBlast will allow you to workout harder, sweat thesame amount and feel better after your workout is complete.”



How Do You Like Your VíaVienté?

VíaBlast is a great way to incorporate VíaVienté in your healthprogram. Try VíaVienté for 12 weeks. Those who do, experienceincreased strength, stamina and feel great. If you prefer to take yourVíaVienté straight, here are the dosage recommendations:

Health Maintenance 1 oz (30 ml) 1 Time a DayOptimum Health 2 ozs (60 ml) 2 Times a Day

If you currently have health issues, once you begin yourVíaVienté program and start to experience relief from those healthproblems, you’ll want to continue taking VíaVienté for life. For theyoung at heart who have no health issues – commit to VíaVienté for12 weeks to experience increased stamina, energy and to get moreout of your workout.

VíaVienté: In a Bottle & In a Packet

Because VíaVienté is a water-soluble product, it is best to takeit early in the morning and just before bedtime to enhance itsabsorption.

A “Bottle” of VíaVienté may be opened and served at roomtempature, then the bottle must be refrigerated. Most people drinkVíaVienté by pouring it into a glass by itself. Others prefer to pourVíaVienté in a glass of water or fruit juice.

VíaVienté is also offered in a “Single Serve Packet” 1 oz. (30 ml).These packets do not need to be refrigerated. Most people use thepacket when they are traveling or to give to friends to experiencethe good taste of VíaVienté.

However you take it, and whether you have chronic healthissues or are young at heart, VíaVienté is a proactive way to supportyour long-term health. VíaVienté has been Proven by You and millionsof others like you around the world to deliver amazing health benefits.Try VíaViente for 12 weeks to Ensure Your Optimum Health well intothe future.



Here are more responses from those have experienced Vía’shealth benefits:

“I have always had high cholesterol as long as I remember. Whenever I've gone to the doctor for my yearly exams, my choles-terol has always been well above 200. I started drinking VíaVientédaily about 6 weeks ago and for the first time in my life, my choles-terol is below 200! Needless to say, I am delighted and will be a life-long Via consumer!” — Rose Denunzio, Dallas, TX

“I am a high school teacher and very athletic 35-year-oldwoman. I used to get splitting headaches and not be able to sleepbecause my sinuses would swell shut and I would not be able tobreathe through my nose after about 4 in the afternoon. About 7years ago I started taking a steroid inhaler to help me breath. It wasthe only thing that helped…until Vía. After taking Vía for about 2months, my sinuses were clear. I no longer use the inhaler! Thanks!” — Donna M., Westchester IL, USA

“After using Vía for only a couple of weeks, the sciatica painwent away completely. I now have the energy to enjoy a daily aer-obic workout, with weight training and 30 minutes of yoga andstretching afterward, and I have no more sciatica pain.” — Diana P., Boise, ID USA

“As a triathlete and currently training for Ironman Canada, Iwas looking for an all natural daily supplement, and I FOUND IT INVIA. Since I have been taking Vía my performance level hasincreased substantially. My swimming, cycling and running timeshave improved, knocking of minutes in my overall time. I will be 50years old when I compete in Ironman Canada. Thanks Vía!”— Diane A., Lindsay, Ontario CANADA

Why not.... Give the Gift of Health?




Giving Back...

The Gift of the Vilcabambans

The Vilcabambans have been very generous in allowingWesterners to have access to their mineral-rich waters, Anti-Oxidantinfused fruits and to simply learn from them. Vilcabamba’s future isin the hands of the children who now live there. To maintain theirrich heritage, the children need quality education. Then, they won’thave to leave the village in their late teenage years to obtain thateducation in one of the large cities from which most never return.

Craig Keeland believed it was important to give back to thesegenerous people and decided to create a foundation to serve thechildren of the area. Craig was extremely careful to find out exactlywhat the children needed. Toward this purpose, Craig asked hislong-time friend, Jaime Mendoza, who Craig calls “the Ambassadorof Vilcabamba,” to become the director of The Andes Children’sFoundation.

Jaime was born in Ecuador but left there at age six with hisfamily to live in San Francisco. There, his father served as Ecuador’sGeneral Consul for 14 years. Growing up, Jaime considered himselfan American. He served in the U.S. Army and attended college in thestates.

On a trip to Ecuador, Jaime visited Vilcabamba and fell in lovewith the scenic beauty, the climate and the people. As Jaime says,“When you love it this much, you have to marry it.” From thatmoment, he has made Vilcabamba his home.

Jaime founded Vilcabamba’s tourist industry when he estab-lished the Valley’s first hotel. It’s an industry that has allowed the areato prosper. Today, nearly 70% of Vilcabamba’s inhabitants areemployed by the industry that Jaime founded. He has hosted scien-tists from all over the world who have traveled to Vilcabamba to studythe longevity of its people. Their documentation of the centenariansof Vilcabamba has brought tremendous notoriety to the Valley.

One special traveler to Vilcabamba was a beautiful, French-

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Canadian woman who fell in love with the Valley and Jaime. Shestayed. They married. And together they have raised two children.

Craig and Jaime, along with their good friend, Terry Minke arecommitted to advancing the education of Vilcabamba’s children. AsJaime says, “If we teach them to fish instead of giving them a fish,they become self-sufficient and will return to help support theValley’s future.” Because of his commitment to the Foundation andto protecting the village’s habitat and watershed, the residents lookto Jaime when they need help or have personal concerns.

Jaime’s wife Durga and two children, Eva and Adrian aredeeply involved in the life of Vilcabamba and have recently takenover the reigns at Co-Directors in Ecuador. Durga established afoundation dedicated to preserving the ecology of the region andthe surrounding Podocarpus National Reserve. She has advocatedfor better structural buildings that bring life and color to the village.Jaime and his family have done much to help the Vilcabambans livemore comfortably.

The Andes Children’s Foundation

Helping the Children of Vilcabamba allows us to give back tothese people who provide us with so much. From a modern dayviewpoint, there are many needs in the simple agrarian culture.Virtually any of the daily conveniences we take for granted in ourmodern world would be considered luxuries to the averageVilcabamban.

The Andes Children’s Foundation was established in theUnited States as a registered 501(c)(3) charity to provide financialand physical support for the educational needs of the children ofVilcabamba and throughout the Loja region.

The Foundation’s goal is to not only give back to a culture anda people who have given us so much, but to do it in a way that willnot be intrusive or adversely affect the area’s resources.

By helping educate the children of the region, we provide theresidents there with invaluable possibilities for future growth andblessings for generations to come. We can do this without upsettingthe delicate balance of nature that benefits us all.

The children of Vilcabamba don’t suffer from famine or dis-ease. They are, after all, some of the healthiest people on earth.They are suffering, however, from an antiquated educational system

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that is lacking in the ability to provide the technology and full edu-cational opportunities simply because of the limited financialresources of the state-run school system. Teachers in this systemfrequently go on strike, just to earn an additional $10 a month, thusinterrupting the flow of the curriculum and hindering the children’sprogress.

The initial work of the foundation had its beginnings whenCraig Keeland traveled to Vilcabamba with a very special donation:The local school’s very first computer system.

Future cash donations will be used to buy more computerequipment and provide much needed school supplies. For example,there is a shortage of school books. Much time is wasted as teach-ers are forced to read from a single copy of a book while the childrencopy down everything the teacher reads so each child will havesomething to study.

ACF Logo featuring The Four Founding Trustees:

Jaime Mendoza, Craig Keeland, Terry Minke and Dr. Mark Pedersen

To learn more about the foundation, its mission, what it hasaccomplished so far and how you can contribute to its success youcan visit the web-site at:

www.AndesChildrensFoundation.org





Craig Keeland personally delivers thefirst computer system to Vilcabambaand presents it to Jaime and DurgaMendoza, ACF Founders & Trusteeswho live in Vilcabamba.

Rhonda Kay and Teri Tomlinson teachthe children of Nieve de OctubreGrammar School in San Pedro deVilcabamba in the fine art of floraldesign and presentation.

A “group hug” is a welcomed greetingfor ACF Trustee, Terry Minke, on the

First Educational Mission Trip toVilcabamba in July of 2004.

Funds were raised by ACF through theVíaVienté Distributor Network to complete the

construction of a school for the indigenousIndian children living in the mountains.

Over 3,000 lbs. of art and school supplies havebeen delivered to Vilcabamba schools since theprogram began. Jaime and Carolyn Dixon, anACF Missionary, inspect the bounty.



ACF Missionary, Elsie Miller poses fora group shot with the 4th and 5thgraders at San Pedro Grammar School.Elsie who was raised on an AmishFarm, had a cultural exchange withthe students.

Students at Trece de April GrammarSchool learn new crafts with suppliesbrought by ACF Mission Team. Many ofthese skills learned will provideoccupational skills they can use to earna living and help support their families.

Students at the San Pedro High Schoolpresent a traditional dance of

Vilcabamba Valley to theACF Mission Team.

ACF Student Missionaries, Josh and Sean, usetheir computer “savvy” to help instruct studentsat Trece de April Grammar School in downtown

Vilcabamba.

Students from San Pedro, many of whom havedescendants from the Incas, perform the sacreddance of the Inca Indians... “Dance of the SunGod” which was a “hit” at a city-widecelebration honoring ACF.

Craig Keeland with a crate of computersfor the schools in Vilcabamba. (2004)

AMBASSADORS OF HOPE

One hundred percent (100%) of all contributions to the foun-dation are sent directly to Vilcabamba. All administrative costs arepaid for by outside benefactors.

Though cash donations are tremendously helpful, the founda-tion goes beyond in building a solid educational experience for thechildren of Vilcabamba. The foundation provides opportunities forindividuals to give direct in-kind donations of educational materialsincluding: computer equipment, books, school supplies and muchmore. One such donation was the result of a recent trip toVilcabamba by Craig and Dr. Mark Pedersen.

As part of his Scouting Eagle Award project, Dr. Pedersen’s sonMatt located computers and a video projector to donate to the chil-dren’s school. But, he was not sure how to get them there.

When Craig heard of Matt’s project, he volunteered to coverthe costs of packaging and shipping the donations himself. None ofthe foundation’s funds were used for any administrative expense.The computers and video projector were delivered to JaimeMendoza in Vilcabamba, who then presented them to the school’sprincipal.

The foundation also provides individuals a unique way toserve the children of Vilcabamba through one to three week educa-tional missions.



Participants can travel to Vilcabamba at their own expenseand teach the children directly. During these mission experiences,volunteers are given the opportunity to share with the children theirown specialties such as using the computer, training on various soft-ware packages and teaching subjects like science, math and more.

Through this program called “Mission Vilcabamba”, the mis-sionary does not even need to possess any special skill or talent inorder to instruct the children as they are always needed to teachEnglish, music or even organize athletic events. The goal is to pro-vide anyone who would like to participate with an opportunity toserve.

The foundation has set its sight on providing three missionaryopportunities throughout the year. For information on the nextMission Vilcabamba educational excursion and how you can sign up,visit the Andes Children’s Foundation web-site. In Jaime’s words,

“Come to Vilcabamba, experience thepeople and the culture, share with ourchildren a hope for tomorrow through

education today… and return homewith a new life’s experience that will

alter your life’s course forever.”

“One person can make a difference. It’s up to YOU to be that person.”

Craig Keeland



ACF Founding Director andTrustee, Jaime Mendoza (right)

with his son, Adrian (center)and daughter, Eva (left) both of

whom have been appointedas the newest 2009

Co-Directors for the ACF.

Craig Keeland receives a “thankyou” hug from Sophia after hepresents Sophia’s school with anew computer system.

VÍAVIENTÉ CONSUMERS TALK BENEFITS...

ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA

“I was hospitalized 2 months ago with my asthma, requiring steroids and 3rd hourly nebulizers. I have had asthma all my lifeand every year I would be sick for a month with this. Since DAY 3 of taking Via, I have not required any Ventolin relief. Howamazing is that I am not wheezy at all. I have also noticed a am sleeping less and have so much more energy. And all this isonly in 1 month of taking Via. Can't wait to see what it does for me in 3 months. I AM SOLD!”Monique W. - Brisbane, QLD AUSTRALIA

“My husband was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 4. He has been using several steroid inhalers, each day for 37 years.Because of Via, he has been able to get off of the steroids. One of the meds that he was using was at the cost of $3.00 perday. Thank God for Via! He has become a much more active, confident and happy person.” Kristi F. - Ennis, MT USA

“I have been taking the Via on a regular basis and not only has my quality of sleep improved and my energy more consistentthroughout the day, but my ASTHMA and ALLERGIES are now non-existent!! The FREEDOM one receives when not having tobe tied to an inhaler is amazing. I think of all the children that have to keep inhalers (full of steroids) in their backpacks orsuffer from Allergies and can't play in the grass with other children... that just motivates me to share this product evenmore!!” Nicole V. - Grand Rapids, MI USA

“After moving to the Midwest 8 years ago, I developed asthma. I was out of commission constantly for days on end at least3-4 times a month; countless inhalers, prescriptions, you name it. I've been on the product for about 9 months and just real-ized the other day that all of my inhalers and 2 prescriptions are expired! I was out of town without Via for around 4 days nottoo long ago and had an asthma/anxiety attack...thank God I was on a train on my way home because as soon as I got there,I took 2 shots of Via and felt relief within 5 minutes. I'd much rather feel the effects of Via NATURALLY than have to be on 3different steroids and feel jittery and drugged all the time.” Andi - Highland, IN USA

“Now that I am well into my 30's - I have developed a severe case of allergies. I started taking allergy medication on a dailybasis, sometimes more than once a day, sometimes doubling up on my doses. When I started taking Via, the 2nd day I noticedthat I didn't need to take my allergy pills first thing in the morning. I no longer need my prescription medication. I'd rathercontinue taking Via - an all natural product that is great for healing my body than taking medication that has side effects.The 2nd thing I have noticed since starting Via is that when I get a migraine or headache, I simply need to take an additionalshot of Via and drink a little more water, and the pain in my head disappears.” LeChonne W. - La Mesa, CA USA

ARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN:“I've been suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome for 3 years. It came to the point where my right elbow was getting affect-ed! I used the wrist brace and it only helped with the elbow pain, but my wrist was still hurting. I was afraid that I would haveto have surgery for my carpal tunnel. After taking Via for 2 months, my right wrist is getting a lot better! I can eat normal withmy right hand and lift heavier things again!” Evan W - Seattle, WA USA

“Taking Via has changed my life. Three years ago I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. My knees were constantly stiff and if Iwalked too much my lower leg would grow numb. I dreaded going out, especially parties. I found I couldn't even get up todance. Walking up steps was so difficult for me. Now Via has changed all that. I find myself full of energy, glowing and I havea new zest for life. Most of all my joint pain is gone. I'm sleeping much better and I look much better. Now I could look for-ward to my son's wedding and actually enjoy it. I'm going on a cruise next week and now I am looking forward to seeingeverything.” S. - Queens NY USA

“I am 55 yrs. old, and had been suffering with joint pain in my knees, ankles, shoulders, wrists and toes. I was very dismayedat the fact that my mobility had severely decreased. I could no longer go on long walks, or even exercise on my treadmill.Worst of all, I couldn't dance, which was my passion. I was introduced to Via by my best friend, and not 2 weeks later Via hadmade my energy level soar, and has taken the joint pain away. Now I dance every chance I get.” Alice - Chicago, IL USA

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“I have arthritis in both hands and lower back. I started on Via and to this day, I have no pain in my hands or back. It used tobe so painful to just get out of bed in the morning. Now, I get up with no effort at all. I have been getting unbelievable resultsfrom those who use this product. Many thanks to those who brought comfort to my life.” Beverly H. - Garden Grove, CA USA

“My ankle was very badly sprained and did not heal. I suffered for months with progressive pain in the foot which made walk-ing so difficult I eventually had to use crutches. To make matters worse I re-injured the same foot two more times. TarsalTunnel Syndrome developed. I was getting adjustments and treatments twice a week from a professional physical therapist.Still no improvement. The pain was so bad especially at night that I had to use all kinds of salves and wrap up the foot andankle all the way to the knee or wear a stiff brace even while sleeping. After 3 days of taking Via I noticed the pain was goneand it didn't come back! Also the swelling and discoloration did not return. Now my foot is completely normal again. I wouldnot have believed it if I had not tried Via and proven to myself. IT REALLY WORKS!” Terry G. - Escondido, CA USA

“I'm 41. About 3 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. For those of you that don't know, RA is a cripplingand debilitating disease. Scientifically there is no cure for RA and they don't know how or what the root of it is, they onlyknow that it is an Auto Immune Disease which attacks the joints and the body's natural immune system. I had never experi-enced ongoing pain in my body until having to suffer with this disease. And when I say ongoing pain that is just what I mean.As the years went by my pain increased and my mobility decreased. 1 week after starting on the Via, I was up and movingaround again. By the 3rd week I was able to go up and down the stairs with minimal pain in my body. I am back to enjoyingthe outdoors again. I only look forward to more progress and healing to occur in my body since starting on this product.”Erica - Washington, D.C USA

“After two abdominal surgeries the first part of 2004, my body was feeling pretty frail, and my energy level was lower than Ihad ever experienced. Add to that, my right knee was swelling up and giving out on me sometimes when I would try to standup. I was at a low point in my life. Then a good friend sent me information about this new company and product. The firsttime I tried Via I had a surge of my old energy level a few hours after taking it. I started the product right away and began tohave renewed energy and a brighter outlook on life. Also the swelling in my knee began to diminish. After the first week onVia I stopped taking Aleve twice a day to relieve my painful knee. This product has worked wonders for me!!!” Marina G. - Orlando, FL USA

BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL:“I suffered from high cholesterol all my life and spent hundreds of $$$ every month taking various drugs which I suffered fromall kinds of side effects. After my 1st month on Via and getting a blood test from the doctor my points dropped from 400 to200 that month. When my wife and I met, she suffered from severe migraines and allergies. We married in October 11, 1997and in April 2005 we started on Via and my wife to this date no longer suffers from these problems and our energy levelshave gone thru the roof. You have to try it to know how it'll work for you.”Charles M. - South Bend, IN USA

“I have been taking Via for two and half months and my Diabetes and Hypertension have improved greatly. My lab resultsbefore Via showed my Creatine and Bun was high and there was swelling in my right leg which indicated that something washappening with my kidney function. The Doctor said that if this continues as it is I may have to go on Dialysis. I surely did notwant that. After taking the Via for two months my lab results for my Creatine and Bun is back to normal and the swelling inmy right leg is back to normal.” Elizabeth F. - Newman, CA USA

“My Cholesterol and Triglycerides were so high, that I did not believe the test was mine. It has been some few years since mylast test. Cholesterol was 275. Normal is below 175-200. Triglycerides were: 600. Normal is below 150. After taking Via foronly one month, my triglycerides dropped to 300 and now after 4 months down to 160. My cholesterol is now 175. I am veryimpressed with the constitutional benefits that Via had on my health as I also have an enormous amount of energy and bloodpressure dropped down from 130/98 to 120/75 in 5 months. Wonderful product!” JS - Stamford, CT USA

“I get a physical exam every year complete with blood work. Usually my cholesterol is high and I am usually borderline orslightly anemic. I started taking Via in October of 2004. I just had my yearly physical and my doctor seemed very surprised athow excellent ALL of my levels were. He said I'm in perfect health. Before Via, this was not the norm. Thank you so much. Iam looking and feeling better than I ever have.” Wendy K. - New Orleans, LA USA

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“I am 34 yrs old and I felt that before I started taking Via, that I was very healthy! I work out 4 or 5 days per week and I havevery low body fat! I drink protein shakes 2 to 3 times per day and I have a diet that most people would absolutely hate butit's a lifestyle for me! Even though I eat right I still had aches in my knees, shins, ankles, wrists, elbows, etc. I've had highblood pressure issues that had been borderline high for quite sometime. I started taking Via and within days I noticed myenergy level was very high! I didn't feel like taking that mid-afternoon nap! My aches and pains were going away and nowmost of them are gone! My workouts are more pleasurable! A huge thing is my Blood pressure dropped to normal and myresting heart rate dropped to normal. I feel calmer and don't feel so stressed about life! I am sleeping soundly and wake upbright eyed like never before! (I'm a night owl not a morning person). All this from someone that looked very fit! Now I feellike it as much or more than I look like it! I will take via the rest of my life and I have a feeling because of it, it will be a longone! I am so glad that I tried it! Thank you so much!” Roger P. - South Bend, IN USA

“I have been playing sports for the last 20 years. I have started noticing that my joints would start hurting me and I couldn'tsleep very well because of it. For the last month I have been taking Via, and I feel no more joint pain. The best part is that Ican actually sleep through the night now. I was also running a very high blood pressure, because of the Via it has droppeddown to a normal level now. Thank you Via!!!” Brannon D. - Oceanside, CA USA

“I have a longtime history of allergies and asthma. I tried Via in August, starting with just 1 ozs. (30 ml) a day for 2 or 3 weeks,as I wasn't too sure about the product. Then I increased it to 2 ozs. (60 ml) a day. The first thing I noticed was I was ready toget out of bed, when I woke up at 6am. Then in Sept,I had a doctor's appointment and when they took my blood pressure,"I said, no way! It read 130 over 70!" I have run 150-160 over 80 bp for the last 2 years. Was I surprised! The only thing I havedone differently is take Via. I am a believer in Via - and I am Healthier!” Nina W - Tullahoma, TN USA

“After being on the Via for about two months, my blood pressure began to stay in the normal range. I had been fighting tokeep it in the "high normal" but at the end of the day it would always be elevated. It now stays in the normal range 24/7 !!I continue to take the Via twice each day and will for the rest of my life. Via has truly changed my whole life, not only for thehealth benefits it has provided me and my family, but the opportunity to share with others this remarkable product and tosee the benefits it provides for them.” Juanita S - Penhook, VA USA

DIABETES:“I thought I was invincible until I developed adult onset diabetes, and then carpal tunnel syndrome with trigger finger syn-drome. The diabetes caused more inflammation in my body, and eventually, I had to have hand surgery for both carpal tun-nel and trigger finger on the right hand. Unfortunately, I had to have the same surgeries to the left hand the following year.I lost two productive years because of my hands. My blood sugar, also was unmanageable, and was always high, and unfor-tunately the medications that they gave me to control the blood sugar made me retain more fluids so I just ballooned andgot more inflamed. So I took Via. In just ten days, I could close my hand and make a decent fist. Eventually all my pain wentaway and I could now play keyboards and piano in church as well as type away on my computer for long periods of time. Ialso lost weight as the water retention went away with the inflammation. I also noticed more energy. The sluggishness,lethargy and the depression that I had before was replaced with speed, energy and enthusiasm. I now recommend Via toeveryone.” Zonia V. - Dallas, TX USA

“Wow! My uncle is 73 and has struggled with diabetes for a number of years. It had progressed to such a severe case that hisnumbers had spiked as high as 600 and even 1100 one time. The doctors told him it was a miracle he survived those twobouts, and they have struggled for a long time to keep his numbers in some kind of a 'normal' range. After taking Via for justa few weeks, his blood sugar levels leveled out at around 128! He and our family are elated with Via! His energy level hasreturned to his normal self, and he is able to do activities that were previously restricted. Thanks Via!” Sandy H.- South Haven, MI USA

“Wow!! Via has been a miracle for me and my family! The first thing I noticed was that Via normalized my blood sugar. I'vesuffered from hypoglycemic symptoms for years and for the first time, I feel like I'm on the road to being symptom free. Also,after the birth of my first child, I began having horrible migraines. They were debilitating most of the time. A few days ago, Ifelt a migraine coming on and took some Via immediately. The "stars" and the headache that occur lasted for about 5 min-utes when they normally last for several hours. I didn't need to get into a completely dark room or sleep it off! I'm so grate-ful!!! Thank you Via!!” Michelle Y.- Miami, FL USA

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“I've been a diabetic for 30 years now and I take 5 shots of insulin a day. I have struggled daily for 30 years trying to keep mysugar levels in some sort of normal range. I've seen a major difference in my sugar levels after taking VíaVienté for about 6or 7 weeks. I began to notice that I wasn't having to take as much insulin per shot. As of last Friday I've been waking up inthe morning with my level normal. Never before have I experienced such normal levels. And I feel so much better generally.I have more strength in the gym, more endurance and energy.” Rick H. - Deltona, FL USA

ENERGY:“As a triathlete currently training for Ironman Canada, I was looking for an all-natural daily vitamin supplement, and I FOUNDIT IN VIA. Since I have been taking Via, my performance level has increased substantially. My swimming, cycling and runningtimes have improved, knocking off minutes in my overall time. I will be 50 years old when I compete in Ironman Canada andmy goal is to finish strong and healthy. Via is responsible for my feeling great and energetic - wanting to get up every morn-ing at 5:00am to begin my training. I am in constant demand, with being a mom, wife and a triathlete. As a result, my ener-gy level is in continuous demand throughout the day. Via has provided a positive impact on my overall health and perform-ance. And I used to be an 8-hour sleeper, now I only need 6 hours and wake feeling rested and energetic. My entire familyis now taking Via and we all plan on taking it for a long time. Thank you Via for providing us with a fabulous product.” Diane A. - Lindsay, Ontario CANADA

“Via has given me energy during the day and it also gives me the best night's sleep! As most women know, the 40's are a timefor physical changes which typically include lower energy and disrupted sleep. Via has been a life saver!” Cindy VG - Greensboro, NC USA

“I have never been much of a morning person. I am the type that when the alarm goes off I have to hit it about 10 timesbefore I can drag myself out of bed. My head usually is all fuzzy in the morning as well. After only a handful of days of takingVia, I was finding myself waking up before my alarm clock, alert, with no foggy headedness. I feel recharged and fresh. Theonly thing I have been doing differently is taking Via. Everyone has to try this product.” Christina G. - San Diego, CA USA

IMMUNE SYSTEM:“I had been on Via 3 months when I ran out and was without it for 3 weeks. The evening I re-started my Via, I had so muchenergy and sense of wellbeing I did not even want to go to bed that night. Within weeks a swollen gland that had beenchecked out by my doctor on my neck went down which thrilled me. What I love about my Via is:

1. I sleep more soundly.2. I seem to eat less. It must be leveling out my blood sugar. 3. I feel more emotionally even.”

Patricia S., Licensed Practical Nurse

“In 1995, I was diagnosed with AIDS. At the time my diagnosis, my T cell count was at an all time low of 150 - the average Tcell count for a healthy person is 1500. In 2001, I went on a combination of prescription drugs designed to treat people withmy condition (otherwise known as "the cocktail"). After being on the medication for a short while, my T cell count slowlybegan to climb. Over the course of the next 8 years it hovered somewhere between 250 and 300 - never hitting anythinghigher than 300. The cocktail was clearly keeping me alive, but it's side effects were difficult to live with, and slowly deteri-orating my body. 4 months ago, I was introduced to VíaVienté and almost immediately began drinking it daily. After beingon the product for a month and a half, my T cell count jumped to 420. This is 120 points higher than it has been since I begantaking my medication in 2001. In the medical community, the line marking the difference between full-blown AIDS versus anHIV diagnosis is 350. For the first time in my history of having AIDS, I was now considered to not have full-blown AIDS any-more. My diagnosis has currently been reduced to HIV.

Regarding the side effects from my medication - within days of beginning the product, my tongue returned to its natural pinkcolor (it had developed a white film over it for as long as I can remember). I have also been suffering from chronic constipa-tion - where I would have one bowel movement a week if I were lucky. Since taking VíaVienté , that has changed to 2 - 3times a day. My distended stomach (another side effect from all of the medication) has been reduced by about 60%. My skinhas been able to retain more moisture and is not so dry and flaky. And lastly, I have more energy than I have had in many,many years. For people living with HIV/AIDS, VíaVienté offers hope with its only side effects being aspects of healing and thepromise of a healthier and happier life. I am truly grateful to VíaVienté for the life enhancing properties of its product aswell as the incredible opportunity the company offers for people like me to create a sound financial future.” John S, - Asheville, NC USA

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