Taking Charge of Your Health
By Mike Bundrant
There are many ways to take charge of your health. The advantage of using natural methods is that, beyond curing ills, natural methods help us achieve a state of genuine health and well being.
We can take traditional medication to relieve the symptoms of some kind of malady, or we can, through diet, exercise and natural supplements, attempt to heal the root cause of the malady. The “side effects” of the natural way tend to be increased energy, better mood, improved sleep and a general sense of well-being. When our chief health complaints also disappear, we have natural healing at it’s finest.
Stan and Patsy Svete, of Hemet, have found their way of regaining health through a company called Life Force International. Life Force is a network marketing company based in San Diego. Their mainstay product, Body Balance, is a liquid combination of certified organically grown aloe vera and proprietary blend of nine sea vegetables. Aloe vera and sea vegetables are two of the worlds leading natural sources of glyconutrients. Together they provide the 8 Essential Glyconutrients, which are essential for optimal health and are required for proper cell function and communication.
Body Balance provides over 120 naturally occurring nutrients useful for optimal health, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and enzymes, in synergy with a broad spectrum of phytonutrients.
In 2004 Patsy suffered tremendously from sinus-induced migraines. “I thought my head would explode,” said Patsy. The pain was so bad one time that my doctor sent me to Kaiser to get a CAT Scan to rule out aneurism.”
Patsy often ended up in the hospital receiving morphine. On Christmas Day 2004, Stan had to take her to the emergency room because the pain was unbearable. “That's how I knew he loved me,” said Patsy. “Stan was willing to take care of me during these tough times.” Stan and Patsy married this summer.
Patsy reported that within 6 weeks of taking Body Balance, her migraines became milder. Headaches no longer kept her from working and didn’t require strong medication. After 3 months on Body Balance, she went a month with no headaches whatsoever. “They gradually diminished until they were gone completely,” said Patsy. “From the bottom of my soul, I know that Body Balance gave me my life back. That’s why I am so passionate about it today. I want to help people because of what it did for me.”
The Svetes’ results from Body Balance don't stop there. Patsy credits Body Balance for healing her gum disease and the psoriasis she’d had since the 5th grade. Stan, who didn’t get involved right away, also has benefited. He praises body balance for clearing up his excema. He was also amazed that the chronic pain in his knee disappeared after taking Life Force’s glucosamine supplement. Stan said, “I can walk 18 holes again, and without any pain! I was told I’d need a surgical realignment of the knee in order to get rid of the pain.”
Life Force International Founder and current CEO, Wayne Hillman, spoke with me over the telephone. “Twenty-three years ago, we didn't start out to be a company. We started as a man loving his wife,” he said. Wayne was in search of a cure for his wife’s health challenges, which lead him to explore the value of sea vegetables. After formulating Body Balance and witnessing his wife’s recovery, they decided to tell the world their story and create a business opportunity.
Organizing a health program around a specific product that is used as a small business opportunity is not bad way to go. People are naturally motivated to take the product consistently and make other changes in their lifestyle as well. Sticking to a stricter diet and exercising regularly naturally become part of the program.
Network Marketing has its fair share of detractors; not everyone is open to it and many people are completely closed to any multi-level marketing program. I asked the Svetes what kinds of challenges they face in building their business. Stan replied, “It isn't always easy, but it’s fun. The most difficult thing we face is rejection. I’ve always loved helping people, though, and now I can…more than ever.
Patsy added, “We just share our story, that’s all. It isn’t our job to convince anyone of anything. I wish I had more time to tell more people about what has been such a blessing to us. I’m just grateful that I found this product, grateful to God.”