Testimonial: Mangosteen Juice and Arthritis

XanGo, LLC does not make any medical claims regarding the use of their mangosteen product, XanGoTM. The following are personal experiences from people who have used our mangosteen juice and experienced some amazing results. We do not attempt to prescribe or deviate people from their physicians, we simply say, try XanGo and see what it does for you. www.myxango.com/mangosteennation

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Greetings,

My name is Jo Ann Dorris, but call me Jody. I’m 60 years old and 10 years ago I was told I had rheumatoid arthritis. It has been a struggle, as I have always worked hard and been athletic. This illness has taught me humility. My knees swell up as big as basketballs and have to be drained of fluid. My wrists and hands have been so bad that I could not lift a cup of coffee, turn a doorknob, or squeeze shampoo out of a bottle. Almost impossible to lift my hands over my head to wash my hair or put on my clothes. I’ve had to have surgery on my wrists, also under my arms, because I got lymphoma from too much prednisone and cortisone shots and pills.

As you guessed I have too many problems to tell about. 24 hours of pain $2,700.00 a month in medication, that can actually kill me by damaging my liver, kidneys etc. To top it off I have 6 bulging discs in my back, and a narrowing of my spinal column that is pinching my syatic nerves.

Now you know some of my history. My brother called me late one night and wanted me to try (mangosteen juice) I have tried so many other things and nothing worked because rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. He finally talked me into trying it, which wasn’t easy. My husband and my son made fun of me because I agreed to do so. If all the medications haven’t helped me, how could this juice help? My brother made it clear to me that the juice will not cure rheumatoid arthritis or my back problems, but that it would help my immune system and help me manage my pain.

I have been taking 3 oz. of juice a day now for 6 weeks. It’s hard to describe what is going on in my body, I’m not sure how the juice works, but it is. We were spending $2,700.00 a month on medicine. Arava pills, humara shots, prednisone,and cortisone shots, pain medicine, muscle relaxants, medicine for nervous leg and sleeping pills. The medicine and all of their side effects were as bad as the illness. I am now taking a pain pill once every few days, but none of the Arava, humara, prednisone or cortisone. I’m taking about 95% less medicine than I was. My pain is 75% less or more, my skin is soft again. I no longer have dark circles under my eyes. My hair is growing back. My face looks younger because my skin is no longer dry and drawn. I was giving myself shots of humara in my stomach every 2 weeks. In doing so my stomach was getting soft and spongy. That is going away. All the swelling in my joints are down, which is why I’m having so much less pain. I still get some pain. My rheumatoid arthritis is still there, but I no longer need muscle relaxants or sleeping pills because the pain is down and I can sleep without help. Other things are improving too, but enough.

I know all this seems impossible but as a christian all that I have told you is true. I’m now singing in the choir at church, which I just didn’t feel well enough to do before. I’m enjoying being around people again. My body feels so much better, that I’m happier and not nervous all the time. I will continue to take the juice and encourage others to try it. Not all will have the same results, but what do you have to lose? I’m sure that I’ll even see more good results the longer I take (mangosteen juice).

Sincerely yours,

Jody Dorris

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More Testimonials: Severe Migraine Headaches

Severe Migraine Headaches

26 yrs ago I launched a medical & surgical supply business in one of my husband's five pharmacies. Ironically, that began migraine headaches that got worse as I got older. They were consistently lasting 3 days out of every 10-12. I tried every new drug that could be prescribed, Xert, Immitrex. Fiorinal with codeine just to name a few. In Nov of 2002, I began taking this magical botanical juice that contains the entire husk pureed of Mangosteen. And over a period of about 3 months, I noticed that my headaches were becoming less frequent and less intense. Valentines Day was my 1 yr anniversary with no drugs and no migraines after 25 yrs of suffering. Just think, if this Mangosteen botanical can help only 50% of people who are in pain, what a difference this can make in people's quality of life. In addition, my physician had me tested for risk of stroke and/or heart attack due to my father dying at the age of 63 with a heart attack and my C-REATIVE PROTEIN score (new biomarker) was a 7.1. The highest my physician said she had anyone of her patients ever score (obviously not a good thing!). In February, when I returned for my yearly check-up, not only were my migraines gone, but also my lab results with my C-Reactive Protein score was DOWN TO a 0.3! Now that's undisputable, scientific proof that the Xanthones in Mangosteen did what most other course of treatment would not accomplish. - Sandi Cohen, P.S. AZ

I used to get three to four severe migraines a month. I've been getting these since I was around 10 years old. These were the full-blown aura and vomit inducing kind. Some would last for days. I've been to many doctors and nobody has a definite answer to it. The only answer that all of them had has been to prescribe some medication and that was that. I have grown up watching my mother suffer from these same migraines. She is frequently in the hospital emergency room or self-inducing Imitrex shots. I decided a long time ago that I would not take medications. They are not the solution. 2 months ago I was told about a product called Mangosteen Juice. Ever since then, neither I, or my mother have had a single episode. Brett T.

I was introduced to Mangosteen Juice by a lifelong friend who called me very excited about the positive results she was experiencing with her leg problem. I knew she had tried many different methods of treatment and nothing seemed to improve her leg. I was given a sample of Mangosteen Juice and was pleasantly surprised by the texture and flavor. It was delicious to the taste. A few days later, which happened to be Sunday, I awakened with a full-blown migraine. I have suffered with migraines most of my life and since I have such extreme adverse reactions to all medications this has been a challenge for me. I nursed the migraine all day long into the early morning hours on Monday.

I had been told Mangosteen Juice would help migraines and I thought this could be a good test for me. So I went back to Mangosteen Juice and asked for a sample bottle to take home. Upon arriving home I immediately took 1 to 2 ounces of the juice and within 15 minutes the pain was completely gone. Also, to my surprise the nausea feeling, which usually lingers for a day or so, was gone as well. As the day progressed I had a high level of energy, which I never have had before with a migraine. I am usually wiped out for a few days even after I get control of the pain. What a thrill this is to me. I am excited to know I have found something natural and healthy with no adverse side effects that I feel will eliminate my migraines forever! - S. Stover

Did you know?

Dozens of studies demonstrate the incredibly beneficial properties of the mangosteen fruit. Among the most important benefits:

Sustains a healthy cardiovascular system*

• The cardiovascular system (or circulatory system) includes the heart, the blood and blood vessels. The importance of maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system cannot be overstated. Because of poor diet and nutrition heart conditions are the number one cause of death and disability in the United States and most European countries.

Supports cartilage and joint function*

• Cartilage is a dense connective tissue found in the joints, the rib cage, the ear and the nose. The knee joint, one of the most complex in the body, is more likely to be injured than is any other joint.

Strengthens the immune system*

• Inflammation is one of the first responses of the immune system to infection. Symptoms will usually include a redness or swelling, both caused by an increase in blood flow.

Promotes a healthy seasonal respiratory system*

• The respiratory tract is a common site for infections. Upper respiratory tract infections are one of the most common infections in the world, accounting for one billion illnesses in the United States annually.

Maintains intestinal health*

• The gastrointestinal tract-consisting of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach and small and large intestines-is a prominent part of the immune system. Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the intestines and is the most common disease of the intestines.

Neutralizes free radicals*

• Large molecules with powerful antioxidant properties, like xanthones, may stabilize free radicals. Left uncontrolled, free radicals can damage cells, tissue or DNA.

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

Why We Recommend Network Marketing

There are many benefits the network marketing industry offers those who want more from their lives.

by Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH MY PREVIOUS BOOKS, in Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant, the second book in the Rich Dad serious of books, I go into why some people find getting rich easier than others.

Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant is the most important of my books for people who want to make changes in ther lives. Some of the terms used here will refer to the letters in this Quadrant:

E - stands for employee

S - stands for small-business person, self-employed or specialist

B - stands for big-business owners such as Donald Trump

I - stands for investor

Why Network Marketing

When I first heard about network marketing, I was against it. But after opening my mind, I began to see advantages that few other business opportunities offer. Long-term success in life is a reflection of your education, life experience and personal character. Many network marketing companies provide personal-development training in those key areas.

Most schools train people for the E or S quadrants, and that is great if those are the quadrants in which you want to spend your life. Most MBA programs are training students for high-paying jobs in the corporate world as an E, not a B.

Network Marketing: The Industry for People Who Want to Change Their Lives

What if you're in the E or S quadrants and you want to change? What if you want to be in the B quadrant? Where do you find the education that trains you for that quadrant? I recommend a network marketing business. I recommend the industry for people who want to change, and get the necessary skills and attitude training to be successful in the B quadrant.

Being an entrepreneur and building a B-quadrant business is one of the toughest challenges a person can take on. The reason there are more people in the E and S quadrants is simply because those quadrants are less-demanding than the B quadrant. As they say, "If it were easy, everyone would do it."

I had to learn how to overcome my self-doubt, shyness and fear of rejection. And I had to learn how to pick myself up and keep going after I failed. These are some of the personal traits a person must develop if they are to be successful in a B-quadrant business, whether it is a network marketing business, a franchise or an entrepreneurial start up.

An important personal skill required for any B-quadrant business is leadership. Are you able to overcome your fears and have others overcome their fears to get the job done? This is a skill the Marine Corps taught me. As Marine Corps officers, it was imperative that we were able to lead others into battle, even though we were all terrified of dying.

I meet many people in the S quadrants, the specialists or small-business owners, who woudl like to expand, but they simply lack leadership skills. No one wants to follow them. The employees do not trust their leader, or the leader does not inspire the employees to better themselves.

Forbes defined a big-business owner, a B-quadrant business owner, as a person who controls a business with more than 500 employees. This definition is why leadership skills are vital for the B quadrant.

Where can you find a business that will invest the time in your education, your personal development and building your own business? The answer is most network marketing businesses.

Network Marketing is a B-Quadrant Business

Building a B-quadrant business in not an easy task. So you need to ask yourself, "Do I have what it takes? Am I willing to go beyond my comfort zones? Am I willing to be led and willing to learn to lead? Is there a very rich person inside me, ready to come out?" If the answer is yes, start looking for a network marketing business that has a great training program. I will focus less on the products or the compensation plans, and more on the education and personal development program the company offers.

A network marketing business is a B-quadrant business because it meets several criteria I look for in a business or investment. Those criteria are:

1.		Leverage: Can I train other people to work for me?
2.		Control: Do I have a protected system that belongs to me?
3.		Creativity: Will the business allow me to be creative, and develop my own personal style and talents?
4.		Expandability: Can my business grow indefinitely?
5.		Predictability: Is my income predictable if I do what is expected of me? If I am successful, and keep expanding my business, will my income increase with my success and hard work?

ISN'T NETWORK MARKETING A PYRAMID SCHEME?

I am often asked if network marketing is a pyramid scheme. My reply is that corporations are really pyramid schemes. A corporation has only one person at the top, generally the CEO, and everyone else below.

A true network marketing business is the exact opposite of a traditional business model. The network marketing business is designed to bring you to the top not keep you at the bottom. A true network marketing business does not succeed unless it brings people to the top.

ADDITIONAL POINTS WORTH MENTIONING

1.		Tax breaks increase. By starting a network marketing business in your spare time and keeping your regular job, you begin to gain the tax advantage of the rich. A person with a part-time business can take more tax deductions than employees can. For example, you may be able to deduct car expenses, gasoline, some meals and entertainment. Obviously, you need to check with your CPA for exact rulings on your situation, and the cost of your CPA is tax deductible. In other words, the government will give you a tax break for advice about how to pay less in taxes.
2.		Meet like-minded people. When I started out, most of my E-quadrant friends thought I was nuts. They could not understand why I did not want the steady job or steady paycheck. So one important part of becoming a B is to surround yourself with other people who are Bs - and I want you to become a B.
3.		Give yourself time. It takes time to be successful in any of the quadrants. Just as it takes time to climb to the top of the corporate ladder as an E or become a successful doctor or lawyer in the S quadrant, it takes time and dedication to become successful in the B quadrant. It took me years before I built a successful B-quadrant business. So give yourself time. I'll allow at least five years to learn and develop into a B-quadrant person.
4.		Network marketing companies are patient. One of the beauties of a network marketing business is that it will invest in you, even if you're not successful. In the corporate world, if you're not successful in six months to a year, you are often fired. In the network marketing world, as long as you're willing to put in the time, most companies will work with you in your development. After all, they want you to get to the top.
5.		Leverage the systems already in place. These systems are already tried and proven, which allows you to hit the ground running instead of trying to build the internal systems of a new company.

In Conclusion

After opening my closed mind, I could finally see some of the unique benefits the network marketing industry offers people who want more out of their lives.

Generally, it costs much less to get started in a network marketing company than to build a business on your own.

Why Network Marketing? (Donald Trump's Response) Marketing is a powerful tool, and network marketing can increase that power, provided you're self-motivated. In a simple visual, see a product and remove the advertising agency from it. It's up to you to do the marketing and advertising. That's a big job, but it can be done if you're passionate enough to get going on your own, and to keep the momentum and motivation going at a high level. It requires an entrepreneurial spirit, and that means focus and perseverance. I don't recommend network marketing to people who are not highly self-motivated. Another important aspect of network marketing is that it's inherently social, so if you're not a social or outgoing person, I'd think twice about going into it. Sociability is a requirement. Just like in advertising, there's no point in having a fantastic advertising campaign if the product is unequally fantastic. Also, keep in mind that if you decide to become a distributor, you'll be legally responsible for the claims you make about the product, the company and the available opportunities. But above all, make sure the product is worth your energy and total devotion. Otherwise, you could be energetically spinning your wheels. Robert mentions the importance of going beyond your comfort zone when it comes to network marketing. He also mentions giving yourself enough time. These are good points to consider. I agree that leadership qualities are critical for success. You definitely have to have a take charge, can-do attitude. As with any other undertaking, know everything you can about what you're doing before you begin. Network marketing has proven itself to be a viable and rewarding source of income, and the challenges could be just right for you. There have been some remarkable examples of success, and those successes have been earned through diligence, enthusiasm and the right product combined with timing. As with so many issues, there are tangibles and the intangibles involved, but success is not a total mystery, and that applies to network marketing, as well. Most people have heard of focus group, a research tool advertising agencies use. When they're testing a new product they go to different locations and simply ask everyday people what they like and don't like about new product. It's best if you can keep the focus group idea close at hand when deciding about a product. Just because you like it doesn't mean everyone else will. Finding a common denominator in product appeal will matter. My advice about network marketing is to do your research, and put everything you've got into your product. Genuine enthusiasm is hard to beat, and the odds will be with you.

© 2007 Your Business at Home magazine. All Rights Reserved.

The Gene Erickson Story

Here is a testimony about a man who got great results from using mangosteen. Keep in mind that I am not a doctor, and I DO NOT claim that these results can be achieved by anyone, or that anyone should disregard the advice of a doctor to treat symptoms of any illness. If drinking mangosteen juice makes you feel better, by all means, continue drinking it.

A wife's 'Mangosteen Juice' Story.

About six months ago my husband became ill, his whole body and joints were racked with pain. Some mornings his hands were so swollen that they were useless until he massaged them for hours. He had no energy or appetite and he was drastically losing weight. The doctors were doing blood tests, lung x-rays and prostate exams. They ruled out cancer, but they could not find what was wrong. They said that it was possibly rheumatoid arthritis. They prescribed an anti inflammatory drug called NAPROXEN.

That relieved a lot of the swelling and pain.

After a several months the situation was getting worse instead of better. The medication was affecting his stomach so he was prescribed an over the counter drug called Zantax. He, also started taking some well known dry vitamins as well as a liquid vitamin.

The doctors decided to do a test that would require that he be off of all drugs (except for over the counter pain relievers) for seven days. My husband was in sheer agony!

My friend had spoken about 'Mangosteen Juice' several times previous. We were skeptical, but we decided that it was worth a try. So she provided us with a bottle and he immediately began taking 2 ounces in the morning and two ounces at night.

About a week later he had his color back! He had a lot more energy, some of his appetite and he was able to cut back to one Naproxen a day!

He was just about out of the 'Mangosteen Juice' but, he still had the dry vitamins as well as the liquid vitamins. So we didn't get another bottle.

It wasn't very many days after he finished the 'Mangosteen Juice' before the pain and swelling were back. He was lacking energy and he had to start taking the full dose of Naproxen and Zantec AGAIN!

Needless to say we hurried to get more 'Mangosteen Juice'. At this writing in the last month (December 2004) my husband has only had to take a total of 3 Naproxen pills - IN THE WHOLE MONTH!

I am also taking 'Mangosteen Juice' and my energy has increased beyond belief. I now sing 'Mangosteen Juice' to everyone I know and meet!!!!!!!

Jan Erickson