• Life-Restoring

    When we think about peppermint, we think toothpaste, delectable Christmas candies, and of course our all-time favorite ice cream flavor. But aside from our love for its refreshing taste, did you know that peppermint has many science-backed health benefits? Native to the Middle East and Europe, the hybrid of spearmint and watermint has become increasingly popular in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, teas, and even food recipes. With its strong antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties, peppermint is nature’s godsend gift to mankind. It is no wonder the invigorating herb has been embraced by many cultures as a medicinal remedy.   Benefit #1: Soothing Tummy Woes Feeling a little pudgy from uncomfortable gas or indigestion? Peppermint is known for its effect on soothing symptoms in the digestive tract ranging from bloating to abdominal pain. Backed by multiple clinical studies, the herb has been evidently proven to produce positive results as a medicinal herb. When a child is sick, most parents would hope to avoid administering drugs as much as possible due to its association with side effects. Natural remedies are often deemed the safer choice, which makes peppermint the ideal choice for children. In fact, a recent review of 14 clinical trials done on the effects of the herb in 1,927 children and adolescents with gastrointestinal disorders have shown to reduce the severity, length, and frequency of abdominal pain. In addition, peppermint is especially effective in the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A total of 9 studies involving 726 patients on peppermint oil have shown to deliver a significant improvement in IBS symptoms and abdominal pain. The herb has also been shown to reduce gut spasms which in which its application would be particularly useful for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures known to cause the symptom.  It is also recommended for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy as it has been proven to ease the severity of nausea and vomiting.   Benefit #2: Quelling the Sniffles Allergy season can be a nightmare, but peppermint might just be your salvation. Combating the cold and clogged sinuses with its antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, a warm cup of peppermint tea might just do the trick. Research shows that menthol from peppermint has the potential in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, colitis, and bronchial asthma. Its expectorant properties can also help to clear out the respiratory tract and relax muscles in the nasal passages.      Benefit #3: Easing Pains Peppermint is a pain reliever and muscle relaxant. On a study done on 35 patients, evidence proved that it has anesthetic and analgesic effects in the peripheral and central nervous system. This means that it can be a safe and therapeutic alternative to medicine in the treatment of migraines and particularly tension-type headaches. Of course, its wonderful painkiller properties do not stop there. The herb can also provide relief with conditions associated with myofascial and fibromyalgia pains. In women, peppermint is found to help alleviate menstrual cramps and heal the painful, cracked skin of mothers who breastfeed.   Benefit #4: The Energy Booster Feeling a little tired from a late night? A couple of peppermint whiffs may improve your energy levels and get you back on track for the day. A research study done shows that the herb can indeed reduce daytime sleepiness and increase alertness. It is certainly a healthier alternative to caffeine or sugar-rich energy drinks.  Studies have also proven peppermint’s positive results in improving memory and increasing physical performance. The inhalation of peppermint helps to combat mental fatigue and increases attention span. In fact, it might just be the perfect booster to help students focus in school for extended periods of time.    The Contraindications of Peppermint Peppermint is 100% natural. But just like everything in life, anything in excess is not always ideal. Although deemed likely safe, it is possible for enteric-coated peppermint oil to cause side effects such as anal burning in cases of diarrhea. Large amounts are also not recommended for those who are pregnant and in individuals with achlorhydria. A significant overdose of peppermint concentrate might also cause acute renal failure. Of course, when taken in the right amounts, you will be able to enjoy the potential health benefits without having to worry about the adverse side effects.  Certain medications are known to interact with the herb and are therefore not recommended for combined applications. When in doubt, it is always best to stop your intake and check with your health provider. Some interactions include the below:   Gastrointestinal Medications Enteric-coated peppermint can induce heartburn and nausea due to a decreased amount of stomach acids caused by medication for gastric problems. It is best to avoid taking peppermint when you are on any H2-blockers, proton pump inhibitors or antacids. Examples of such drugs are not limited to ranitidine, nizatidine, famotidine and cimetidine   Liver-metabolized Medications Medications broken down or changed by the liver can present increased side effects as peppermint can affect the speed of liver metabolism.  Examples of such drugs are not limited to Ibuprofen, itraconazole, triazolam, warfarin, omeprazole, and diazepam.    Shop Now

• Living Essential Oils

You have come to the right place if you have been looking to discover your path to both wellness and success. That path can be found with our world-class, all-natural products, which include a vast collection of the purest essential oils you will likely find. If you are familiar with essential oil companies at all, you will know that a big problem in the industry has to do with dilution. Because of the nature of essential oils and the fact that they are an alternative, non-regulated approach to wellness, there are little to no regulations when it comes to the diluting of active ingredients within essential oils.   For this reason, we employ the EOBBD evaluation process. This process stands for Essential Oils Botanically And Biochemically Defined. It is not a certification or a regulation of any kind, but rather is a standard of excellence that we use on every batch of natural oils we produce. Adhering to the EOBBD ensures the consumer they will have the characteristics, molecular makeup, and botanic definition which includes the tracing of the producing country.   Although we are much more than simply an essential oil company, we still add the EOBBD standard of excellence to our own internal standards of essential oil production here at Be Young Total Health. Combined with our own regiment, our very own fourteen step process assures you of the most potent and high-quality essential oils you will find on the market today. These steps are as follows:   Botanical Definition Confirmation of Producing Organ Physical Analysis Extraction Method Biochemical Analysis Refraction Index Color Density Odor Rotation Rate Appearance Origin of Plant Tracing of Batch Soil Microbiology Analysis   As you can see, we have the understanding and experience which counts. Although the benefits of essential oils are easily observed, consumers have to be careful when dealing with the plethora of companies out there today which promise the world when it comes to results, but do very little behind the scenes to ensure essential oil purity. In fact, some have reported that many essential oil companies and producers are intentionally diluting their essential oil batches, which means consumers pay the same amount for a watered-down product.     At Be Young Total Health, we do not think that this should be the case. With four decades of experience in the essential oil industry, our owner and founder has instilled his “Life Restoring, Life Rewarding” mantra, which has pervaded our organization from top to bottom.” If you are interested in restoring your health through our essential oils for healing and many other wellness products, take the next step and learn about getting involved with Be Young Total Health.

• In the Kitchen with You

Simple Whole-Wheat Bread Ingredients: 3 C warm water 2 (.25 oz) packages active dry yeast 1/3 C honey 5 C bread flour 3 Tbsp melted butter 1/3 C honey 1 Tbsp salt 3/12 C whole-wheat flour 2 Tbsp melted butter   Directions: In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly. Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole-wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole-wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole-wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled. Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not over bake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.   *For a healthier alternative, use unbleached bread flour. Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/simple-whole-wheat-bread/ Picture Source: http://images.media-allrecipes.com/userphotos/250x250/01/01/24/1012491.jpg    Peppermint Fantasy Fudge Ingredients: 3 C sugar 3/4 C butter 1 small can (5 oz) evaporated milk 1 package milk chocolate chips 1 jar (7oz) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Crème 1 tsp vanilla 1 C chopped walnuts (optional) 2-3 drops Be Young Peppermint Essential Oil     Directions: Grease a 9x13 inch pan with butter. Bring sugar, butter, and evaporated milk to a full rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 4 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and marshmallow crème; stir until melted. Add nuts, vanilla, and essential oil; mix well.  Pour into prepared pan; spread to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely before serving.    Recipe makes about 40 servings Source (w/ some added adjustments): http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/fantasy-fudge-51833.aspx    Butternut Squash Soup w/ Marjoram Essential Oil Ingredients: ¼ C chopped onion 2 Tbsp & 2 tsp butter 4 C peeled and cubed butternut squash   2 C water 2 ¾ cube chicken bouillon 1 drop Be Young Marjoram Essential Oil 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1 (8oz) package of cream cheese   Directions: In a large saucepan, sauté onions in butter until translucent. Add squash, water, bouillon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; cook 20 minutes, or until squash is tender. Puree squash and cream cheese in a blender until smooth. Add marjoram and mix until blended. Return to saucepan and heat through. Do not allow to boil.    Recipe makes 4 servings   Recipe Source (w/ some added adjustments): http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Butternut-Squash-Soup/Detail.aspx?evt19=1&scale=4&ismetric=0 Picture Source: http://images.media-allrecipes.com/userphotos/250x250/01/06/05/1060538.jpg 

• Total Health

Excess weight and obesity are an epidemic in most industrialized nations. The United States leads the world in the highest percentage of obese individuals. Our culture embraces the causes of obesity while attacking other forms of self-destruction such as smoking and drug abuse. The fact is, however, obesity-related health problems kill more people each year than all other forms of self-abuse combined! Countless chronic degenerative diseases are either directly linked to excess weight or are compromised and worsened by obesity. Heart disease, type II diabetes, gallbladder disorders, digestive problems, and many forms of cancer are directly linked to obesity. With obesity on the rise it may be comforting for you to know that with the help of The Institute of Nutritional Science, Be Young Total Health has an amazing weight management program that has been proven to work and is free of all types of scary weight loss pills and drinks! Our weight management program is effective due to its unique ability to focus on each person as an individual and realize that one weight loss program for everyone is absurd. While the conventional wisdom for the past many decades being that excess weight gain is caused by the consumption of excess calories beyond what the body is able to utilize for energy and bodily function may be true for many, it is completely untrue for the majority of those suffering from moderate to severe obesity. So what is the cause of excess body weight? Obesity is the result of many different potential problems within the body. These problems can be due to a person’s metabolism, their glandular function, excess stress, candida or yeast overgrowth and many other factors. Although there are numerous reasons why an individual may carry excess weight or fail at a weight management program, we will focus on the number one reason why people fail at their weight management goals: they are following the wrong program for them! Now you may ask, “How do I know what the right program is for me?” This can be found by determining your metabolic type. Science has identified many different metabolic factors that can influence how your body might handle food and the food choices you make. The vast majority of us, however, fall into one of three categories. Each of these categories can produce weight gain, but they must be addressed in distinctly different ways in order to achieve weight loss and ongoing stability.   To help determine an individual’s metabolic type, a series of questions based on symptoms, reactions, and specific physical conditions are asked of each person. This evaluation has been incredibly accurate in determining what type of weight management program will likely produce the best results in the shortest amount of time. The first metabolic type we see is what we refer to as the calorie sensitive person. These people tend to gain weight mostly around the mid-section due to the consumption of excess calories. These individuals are the classic “eat too much” people and will respond best to a program that controls calorie intake. The second metabolic type, and the one responsible for the majority of obesity, is called carbohydrate intolerance. These people gain excess weight all over their bodies and can seem to gain an unlimited amount of body weight.  They respond to excess carbohydrate ingestion by over-producing a hormone from the pancreas called insulin. The last major metabolic type is a combination of the previous two factors. These individuals are affected by both calorie and carbohydrate excesses. For these people, we design a program that effectively addresses both calories and carbohydrates at the same time.   All of the weight management programs offered through Be Young contain three phases. Phase One is quite strict, but you will follow it for only a short period of time. This phase is designed to change your body chemistry and improve metabolism. Phase Two is the ongoing weight loss phase and it is the program you will follow for a significant amount of time until your weight management goals have been reached. Phase Three will be the maintenance phase and has been designed to help you maintain your weight loss while you enjoy the foods you like. Another phase of our programs that set them aside from all others is that we encourage cheating. In fact, we insist on it! Everyone cheats while on a weight loss program. This is human nature. Since we know that you will cheat, we want you to do it the right way. After you have entered Phase Two of our program, we want you to choose your favorite day of the week and enjoy a favorite meal on that day. However, once you have chosen, the favorite meal must remain on that same day and meal every week. Within that meal, you may eat anything you wish, that’s right ANYTHING and in any amount you wish! The only catch is that you have only two hours to indulge. Cheating in this manner accomplishes two important things. First, you will know that you are never more than six days away from enjoying any favorite food in any amount. Second, when you bombard the body with high amount of carbohydrates all at once, the chemistry cannot change fast enough to cause major metabolic problems. The offending foods are out of the system before the body knows what happened. Everyone can manage his or her weight! If you have been frustrated in the past and have a history of failures and setbacks, realize that there is almost certainly a sound reason for your lack of success. Our weight management program is designed to solve these problems while teaching you key lifestyle changes. Our program will put you in control of your weight management life once again! For more information on the weight management programs offered through Be Young Total Health email us at social@beyoungth.com   **The information provided in this blog is not intended to diagnose disease or provide specific medical advice. Its intention is solely to inform and to educate. The author intends that readers will use the information presented in this blog in cooperation with the advice of a qualified health professional trained in nutritional science or weight management.  

• Total Health

Dr. Ben Goodchild's incredible health transformation takes him to victory in the 60-day Weightloss Challenge! When Be Young Total Health extended their 60-day Weight Loss Challenge on January 13, 2014, Ben Goodchild and his wife, Sabrina, of Branson, Missouri heard the call. Recently retired from a successful career in chiropractic practice and network marketing, with his youngest son soon to move away from home, Ben was in the perfect position to change his life. It was attending the Weight Loss Coach training at the 2013 Be Young annual convention that truly inspired him. He had already been focused on weight loss before the 60-day challenge gave him a $1000 reason to get serious. He took a methodical approach to changing his habits and found that the program works exactly as outlined. In just 60 days, Ben Goodchild and his wife, Sabrina, lost a combined 56 pounds with the assistance of Be Young’s products and weight loss program. 32 pounds lighter, Ben was the winner of the 60-day Challenge. Better yet, he has maintained a total loss of 39 pounds to date by sticking to the lifestyle changes that have greatly improved his energy and outlook. Like so many of us, Ben was fit when he was younger. He played sports and ran track in high school, but his health was pushed to the background when he started graduate school. Suddenly, he had nearly 40 hours in classes each week, along with homework and study. The time he once had for physical activity just disappeared. While the fast track paid off—he was a practicing chiropractor at just 25—he was well on his way to the high-stress and low-activity life that so many of us know. The long hours and carb-heavy diet would catch up with him over the next two decades. By the time he realized he needed a change, Ben was 70 pounds heavier and nearing 50. Weighing in at 257 pounds, he felt sluggish and tired. His blood pressure was climbing too. Most troubling, he noticed that his healing response was slower than it should be. A cut that should have taken a few days to heal was taking a few weeks. While he had no serious symptoms, he knew that these were early indicators of long-term health issues. He’d seen the life-changing impact of his patients’ struggles with diabetes, heart disease and obesity in his practice. He knew that he and Sabrina didn’t want poor health ruining their retirement plans, so he took action. To start the challenge, Ben and Sabrina both took Dr. Whiting’s Weight Management Test to determine their metabolic type. They were immediately appreciative of the wealth of information regarding the effect of carbohydrates on metabolism. Ben found that he carb-sensitive, meaning that he would have to restrict his diet to 1200 calories, with just 40 grams of carbohydrates each day. Sabrina test as carb-resistance, which presented her with the challenge of consuming half as many carbohydrates, despite fighting off periodic cravings. First things first, they had to cut out the junk. Sweets and refined sugars, empty-calories like potato chips and carb-heavy snacks simply had to go. They literally cleaned out their pantry, discarding every possibly temptation. “We quit cold-turkey,” he says with pride. “If it was unhealthy, it either went into the trash, or we gave it to our 18-year-old son and told him it couldn’t leave his room.” He admits that their new diet was a change. The requirements were fairly restrictive. He was surprised, however, by how easy it was to significantly change their eating patterns once they were committed to the program. “It didn’t take us long to get into a fairly comfortable routine,” he explains. With the assistance of a diary, Ben was able to track the changes they were making, the strategies that worked as well as their successes. He was able to note that his first 10 pounds came right off in the first week. He then had a plateau during holidays, but restarted with the 60-day Challenge. He noticed that his weight stair-stepped week after week. His body would release weight every 7-10 days, then plateau. His diary and calendar helped him to stay motivated and on track. During the 60-day Challenge, Ben and Sabrina would wake up each morning to a cup of herbal tea, a glass of Masaji, and the NutriSmart supplements recommended in their individual weight loss profiles. They’d then share a protein-rich breakfast featuring eggs, sausage and/or bacon. What a delicious and filling way to start each day! Lunch was a Be Healthy, Be Vegan, or Be Trim shake. They would pre-mix them with homemade almond milk in the morning and keep them in shakers if they planned to be traveling during the day. Ben’s favorite became the silky smooth vanilla Be Healthy shake. Over time, he and Sabrina also explored the variety of flavors to be found by mixing the shakes with Be Young signature essential oils. Dinner was simple. They’d have a lean protein, like steak, lamb, chicken or fish, along with a fibrous vegetable or two, such as broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, spinach, cauliflower, etc. What had to go were pasta, rice, and starchy vegetables like potatoes. But with so many healthy choices in the produce apartment, they didn’t feel deprived. Thanks to his training and experience in chiropractic care, Ben knew that as they began consuming their fat stores, that fat would be releasing 22 years worth of toxins into their systems. This is why they completed a full 30-day liver cleanse during weeks 3-6. They simply mixed up a pitcher of Be Young Liver Cleanse and kept it on hand in the fridge as an addition to their morning routine. Ben was also particularly conscientious about drinking 12-16 glasses of water each day, often with the tasty, mood-elevating benefits of lemon or lime. “Water is the body’s natural cleanser,” He explains. The most startling aspect of Ben’s journey is that, in the first full month, he lost a significant amount of weight without a single minute of exercise. The only thing he changed was his dietary habits. In the second month, however, he decided to make use of his new surge of energy and their condo’s fitness center. Inspired by the easy availability of the equipment at no charge, Ben decided he’d just start walking on the treadmill. But it wasn’t as easy as he expected. On the first day, he could only walk for about 10 minutes before his stamina ran out. By the end of ten days, however, he was walking for a full 30 minutes. At the end of the workout, he wasn’t even winded. He was truly surprised by the stamina he’d found in such a short time. The only discomfort he felt was a blister on his foot. And this was after 22 years of zero aerobic exercise! His body’s recovery was astounding. By the last day of the 60-day Challenge, Ben had developed a routine of 90 full minutes of cardio, including 30 minutes on the treadmill, 30 minutes on the elliptical machine, and 30 minutes on the stationary bicycle. He’s now starting to look into weight training and is sure to get in 60 minutes of cardio at least 3 times each week.  He’s also sticking to his healthy new eating habits on the less restrictive Maintenance Diet. He’s held his weight between 218-220 pounds. His end goal is to reach his pre-college weight of 199 pounds. These days, he and Sabrina are supporting his family’s business, which means they spend a lot of time on the road. He’s noticed that, while traveling, it’s hard to find healthy options, but they’ve learned a few tricks. They start with protein rich breakfasts with no carbs, and they pre-mix their MRP shakes for lunch. They finish their days by finding leaner menu options that feature fish or chicken served with steamed vegetable sides or salads. During one trip, Ben gained a startling 10 pounds and determined that Chinese food was to blame. At first appearance, it seemed like a healthy choice, just vegetables and meat. They’d even been careful to avoid white rice. But the MSG and high sodium in the sauces created bloating which really slowed them down. “We’ve kind of had to make our own program and figure it out as we go,” Ben explains. He believes they’ve found a new lifestyle that they can sustain. Ben feels that the real difference is found in Dr. Whiting’s understanding of the carbohydrate dependence of the American diet. The built-in cheating also helps. Ben had to look at his calories and carb intake to determine how to make the weight loss and maintenance diet work for him. The life-changing results are having a ripple effect among his loved ones. They’ve shared their success with his already health-conscious sister-in-law, who is now a Be Young Sharing Partner coached on how to use the products to help her lose even more weight. Ben’s mother, Kathy, spent a week on the road with him, sharing his healthier dietary habits. After just a few days, she reported that she felt skinnier already and is inspired to move on to the next step. Ben’s business goals are his latest area of focus. They’ve seen most of the US, but would like to see the world. They see potential in Be Young Total Health to provide them with residual income that would allow them to spend a month in Costa Rica, a month in Europe, or to visit Australia and New Zealand. Ben and Sabrina have been using the full Be Young product line for some time now. But they’ve been holding back on their organization while they focus on their changing lifestyle. In the 1990s, Ben participated in one of the fastest growing down lines in the nation. He found success in educational seminars in the past and remains convinced that to be successful in this business you need to get people together to share the opportunity and the products. He especially likes the fact the Be Young commitment to quality, that it’s a ground-floor family company that has grown tremendously over the last 18 months. He thinks the foundation has been laid and that Be Young Total Health is well on it’s way for tremendous growth. Plus, the products are so easy and enjoyable to share.

• In the Kitchen with You

Have you been searching for that perfect recipe to get you in the Fall Mood? Be Young Sharing Partners have come together to provide several delicious options for that cool Autumn day.   Split Pea Soup 1 lb. (2 1/4 C.) organic green split peas 1 Meaty ham bone (1 1/2 lb.) 1 1/2 C. sliced onion 1 tsp. Sea Salt 1/2 tsp. Pepper 1-2 drops Be Young Marjoram Essential Oil 1 C. diced carrots Directions: Cover the peas with 2 qts cold water & soak over night or simmer gently for 2 minutes then soak for 1 hour. Add Ham bone, onion, and seasonings. Bring to boil & cover. Reduce heat & simmer (don't boil) 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Remove bone and dice meat. Return to soup, add vegetables. Cook slowly uncovered 30-40 minutes.   Cookies with a hint of Spice 1/3 C. butter 1 tsp. Ginger (organic) 1/2 C. sugar 1 organic egg 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 C. molasses 1/2 C. Nutmeg (organic) 1/2 C. water 1/2 tsp. cloves (organic) 2 C. flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (organic)   Directions: Mix throughly the first five ingredients. Sift dry and add to mixture. Cover & chill for one hour. Set oven to 375 degrees. Drop teaspoon sized cookies on ungreased sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes or until finger leaves no imprint. Frost when cool. Frosting: 1/3 C. soft butter 3 C. powdered sugar 1 drop of Be Young Lemon or Orange Essential Oil 2 Tbsp. milk   Ben's Low Carb No Bean Chili Brown in skillet: 2 lbs. Grass Fed Ground Beef OR 1 lb. Grass Fed Ground Bison and 1 lb. Grass Fed Ground Beef OR 1 lb.  Ground Lamb and 1 lb. Grass Fed Ground Beef Remove meat from skillet, leaving drippings. Saute in drippings for 4-5 minutes: 1 Whole Chopped Onion 2-3 Minced Garlic Cloves 1-2 Jalapeno Peppers 1 Portabella Mushroom Combine meat and vegetables in pot or in crock pot along with: 1 14.5 oz. Can Organic Diced Tomatoes 1 15 oz. Can Organic Tomato Sauce 1 tsp. Sea Salt 1 tsp. Ground Cumin 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder Simmer on stove for 30 minutes, OR Simmer in crock pot for 3-4 hours on low setting. Serve with finely chopped cilantro to taste Makes 8-10 servings.   Spice of Life Chai Tea 1 Regular Black Tea Bag or (Chai flavored Tea Bag for a stronger flavor) 1 tsp. Honey Milk & Cream to your liking 1-2 drops Be Young Spice of Life Essential Oil  

• Ask the Experts

Gary Kolman has a 35-year history in international sales and marketing. He has lived all over the world, doing business and participating in humanitarian services focused on breaking the cycle of poverty. His impressive resume boasts senior positions in multinational companies such as Hitachi, Franklin Quest, and Toss International. In a consulting capacity, he assisted in the successful entry of NuSkin International in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. In 1995, he founded Pinnacle International, a nutritional supplement network marketing business that he successfully sold in 2004. Since that time he has provided consulting services to several direct sales companies desiring an entry into markets throughout the Pacific Rim. His latest adventure will be with Be Young Total Health. He has signed on as the Director of Sharing Partner Relations. He brings a wealth of experience, information, and proven sales strategies. He is eager to meet with the Be Young family of Sharing Partners and help them reach their goals of Life Restoring, Life Rewarding success. We sat down to talk with Gary about his new role. BY: What are you looking forward to accomplishing with Be Young Total Health? GK: Ten years ago, I worked with Franklin Quest to develop a program called "The Language of Selling". A lot of what I am bringing to the table is effective, everyday training on the best ways to approach new Sharing Partners. Nine times out of ten, when a person joins a company like Be Young Total Health, they end up making a comment like this one: "I love the product, but I'm not a salesman." They have no idea how valuable they are to us simply because they may be a friend or a sister or an uncle or a neighbor. They already have their sales network. They just don't know how to approach the people in it. They don't realize that people will talk to you the minute you start listening. I have developed a program on how to break the ice. It focuses on knowing that what's important to you isn't the point. What's important to them is. It includes key questions that never fail. This training doesn't just help people in business, it informs their personal lives. It is a great tool. A lot of my experience has been international. I will be able to help BYTH to introduce the company and the product into the foreign market, with a focus on the Asian market. BY: In your experience, what generates an effective network marketing team? GK: There are two parts to this. The first part is effective leadership of your initial upline members. You need to understand that your team is your business and that you need to build that business' success. You need to ensure that the people you identify as leaders within your organization have the same work ethic, passion, and ability to work toward a goal that you have. The second part lies in helping your team recognize how to build their own teams: how they should structure their team, how to support their downline, and how to teach their downline to help their upline. It can be as simple as helping them make the words flow easier, communicate the bright side of a negative situation like environmental dangers to our health BY: Should the people who love our product care about building teams? GK:  Yes! Absolutely! Everyone should, if they have any passion about the products they're using, they'll naturally be willing to share that excitement with others. It is so much easier to share that excitement if you have people around you with the same interests. A support network makes all the difference. If you care about the Be Young Total Health message and the benefits that the products provide, you probably already tell your friends and family about them. Every time you share the message of dangerous chemicals and the value of all-natural, high-quality products, you are spreading the message. You're already doing the work. You may as well get paid for that. Consider changing your mindset. Get past that idea of "I'm not a salesperson." BY: How does the auto-ship program contribute to business building success? GK:  That is a very good question with a very simple answer. If you're building a business, you want to make sure you're building a residual income, rather than just an income. The difference between the two is that an income in the network marketing industry means that you go out, you talk to people, and you perform product training and conference calls. As long as you keep doing that, you'll keep making an income. But if you stop doing that work, your income goes away. A residual income means that, if you decide to stop promoting, your income will continue to grow because the people in your downline are continuing to share the message and enjoy the product. With Sharing Partners on auto-ship, you can anticipate what your check will be at the end of the month. You know that a specified number of people are purchasing a pre-determined amount of product. BY: What about the person who isn't interested in building a business? Why do they want to take advantage of auto-ship? GK: At Be Young Total Health, we have a very good incentive plan in our auto-ship. If customers are using the products every month, they can either buy them at retail price just to have them, or they can enroll in auto-ship and save 20% on those products. Month after month, those savings add up. For the customer who isn't interested in building a business this just makes sense. They get 20% of their cost with a bonus of making life easier. This really is Be Young Total Health's way of thanking our loyal customers. BY: We've heard about big changes at Be Young Total Health, among them is Be You Wellness training. Why should Sharing Partners be excited about this? GK: I'm so impressed by the wealth of information that Be Young shares with its representatives. The Be You Wellness Training has been added to the existing educational module trainings through Be Young University. It is designed to provide a deeper understanding of nutrition, free radicals, antioxidants, environmental risks, weight management, essential oils, and so much more. It sounds intimidating, but it is actually designed to be easily digestible, even for the uninitiated. This training will make it easier for Sharing Partners to successfully impart the message and the product. If a Sharing Partner wants to support their downline with in-depth information at team meetings or educational seminars, being educated through our Be You Wellness courses will help them become a go-to resource. If you are that resource, your knowledge and your business will grow by leaps and bounds. And if you aren't ready to take on the training now, you should definitely identify those that have who are in your area and in you’re upline. BY: What additional tools are available to Be Young Total Health business builders? GK: We've been hard at work at the Be Young Corporate office. Priority one is the brand new website. We have designed a very easy interface for examining competitive advantages, revisiting the total health message, and reading clinical data for most products. It is entirely focused on providing information to Sharing Partners in the field. It's meant to be mobile, meaning it is visually compatible with tablets, phones, and computers. Just pull out your smart phone and find the information you need. Simple as that. In other words, this website will provide answers to every tough question you might encounter. The most exciting new tool for me is the ability for any Sharing Partner to post their sales or educational events on the corporate website calendar, which makes these events available to a much wider audience. You can also find events that your friends or social media contacts can attend in their hometowns. We've also integrated new online marketing tools. Individually replicated sites will be made available for free to every Sharing Partner in the near future. We have recently added a section to our Policies and Procedures with guidelines for using Social Media as an Independent Sharing Partner. Beyond that we want to encourage every Sharing Partner to become familiar with our new Social Media Guide.  The tools that Be Young Total Health are providing have a goal of making it possible for anybody, regardless of their background knowledge or their time with the company, to be able to share the total health message within 24 hours of enrolling as a Sharing Partner. The information is right there at your fingertips.

• Total Health

Be Young Total Health Strategy is a complete, whole-body approach to preventing illness, repairing cellular damage, and promoting life-long wellness. Be Young has five strategically designed systems to Attack, Restore, Defend, Protect, and Support your entire body system. Attack free radicals with the super dose of anti-oxidants and phytonutrients found in every serving of Be Young’s signature antioxidant drink, Masaji. With a whopping 58,000 ORAC value in each ounce, Masaji packs three times more nutritional value into every recommended serving than any competing product. Restore your cellular health with targeted nutritional support from our Be Body Smart line of high-potency nutritional supplements and meal replacement shakes. Each product is 100% all-natural. Our protein source, our fiber blend, our proprietary natural sweetener and our customized ingredients make each formula unique. The bottom line - our clean and pure ingredients are what make these products so nutritious. Nothing on the market tastes as good, not to mention being able to provide a pure level of natural nutrition. Defend your organs and immune system with time-tested, EOBBD guaranteed cleanses specifically formulated by Be Young Total Health.  Our signature Liver Cleanse was developed by one of the world’s foremost experts in natural healing. Daily use of this time-tested cleanse supports the elimination of harmful toxins from your body that can lead to fatigue, organ failure, and disease. Protect yourself from the harmful ingredients found in most health and beauty products by introducing the all-natural Enoscents line into your daily personal care routine. Be Young Total Health has developed a trustworthy alternative to the toxins found in most brands of health and beauty products. Using only safe, effective ingredients and Be Young’s signature EOBBD essential oils, you can feel confident that there is nothing dangerous or unknown compromising your delicate body system or stealing life from your skin, hair or smile. Support your total health by introducing Be Young’s extensive catalogue of products to your daily routine. These amazing products feature essential oils and blends specifically formulated to address your individual wellness concerns. If you are looking for relief from pain, if you want to lose weight for improved quality of life, if you are looking for increased energy and immunity, if you feel your healthy diet could benefit from targeted nutrition or a cleanse, Be Young Total Health is designed for you. Intelligently utilizing our high quality products can restore your natural balance and help you enjoy the rewards of complete wellness and economic freedom.

• Tips for You

Start with the Liver Cleanse. Create a handout that tells a bunch of different things you can do with each of these oils, such as peppermint oil for headaches, lemon oil to sanitizing, etc. Penny Swann My first suggestion is to experience and know personally the oils. Then share, share, share! Testimonials spread like wildfire and make your business grow. Sandra Drumheller I tell my people that knowledge is power. Read about the oils, learn what oil works with what part of the body. Attend the trainings when they are in your area. I created my own healing through teaching myself which oils matched the symptoms I was dealing with. Through listening to Dana Young, I learned of other oils I needed. Theresa Fry A person with experience can be an enormous help. Make sure that you align yourself up with a Be Young Essential Oils partner that has the experience that you lack, someone passionate about the oils because that passion is contagious. Juanita Rodriguez Reading the Desk Reference has entrenched me in an understanding of the oils and their uses for almost everything. Diana Gore Use Be Young Essential Oils and share your experience along with the experiences you have witnessed. Plant the seed. Answer questions, share information that you have and your seed will grow and flourish. Above all, live using Be Young Essential Oils. You are your best billboard. You will glow and it will show! Diane DeVries  

• Executive Message

Executive Message by Dr. Dana Young, Founder & CEOI meet so many people searching for simple soultions to address weight gain, aging, chronic illness, or pain. They tell me that strict exercise regimens, conventional dietary advice, and prescribed medications have failed to bring them energy, immunity, or peak performance. Surely, there is more they can do, but what? These are not people lacking ability, determination, or good sense. What's missing is information. They haven't been told that their bodies are under attack.Research has shown that we truly are the products of our environments. Unfortunately, our environment includes a number of risks to our health. Invisible threats, including chemicals, radiation, processed foods, and pollution are everywhere and can contribute to the generation of unstable molecules called free radicals, within our bodies. Free radicals are scientifically proven to contribute to heart disease, cancer, neural disorders, diabetes, inflammation, and the symptoms of aging. Within your body, stress, illness, chemicals, and the actions of metabolism or cellular respiration can also generate free radicals.Our mission at Be Young has always been to promote total body wellness and a whole-body approach to defend the health of our customers and Sharing Partners. That's why we have taken a new approach to our products and our message. We also have a new company name. Welcome to Be Young Total Health.Think of Be Young Total Health as a comprehensive whole-body defense system. It is based on a full understanding of environmental contaminants, complete nutrition, and the benefits of cleansing. This combination of wellness strategies has been developed to attack unwanted invaders, restore immunity, and create a protective perimeter that helps you maintain natural health over time.We have not changed our products or our commitment to quality. We've simply focused our message and the way we reach out to new customers and Sharing Partners. We have developed a brief video to communicate the message of Be Young Total Health and how our products counteract the damage caused by our modern way of life. We have also developed 30-day regimen packs of key Be Young Total Health products. These packs are more than daily health strategies, they are a phenomenal introduction to our company's mission and superior products.ATTACK free radicals with the super dose of antioxidants and phytonutrients found in every serving of Be Young's signature antioxidant drink, Masaji.RESTORE your cellular health with targeted nutritional support from our Be Body Smart line of high-potency nutritional supplements and meal replacement shakes.DEFEND your organs and immune system with time-tested, EOBBD guaranteed cleanses, specifically formulated by Be Young.PROTECT yourself from the harmful ingredients in store-bought health and beauty products by introducing the all-natural Enoscents line into your daily care.SUPPORT your total health by introducing Be Young's extensive product line, featuring essential oils and blends specifically formulated to address your individual wellness concerns.Most companies take a narrower approach, focusing on a single product line. At Be Young Total Health, we know that our clientele are diverse and need a diversity of options. We have developed high-quality health and beauty products and super potent nutritional support products that will make anyone feel stronger, safer, and more revitalized. We then carefully combined our most powerful nutritional support products into targeted packages that address whole-body health needs with absolutely no guesswork. Combined with our signature cleanses and EOBBD guaranteed essential oils, we have given you a complete approach to improving your quality of life.If you are looking for relief from pain, if you want increased energy and immunity, if you feel your healthy diet could benefit from a targeted nutritional approach, if you would like to feel the benefits of high quality and all natural products, Be Young Total Health is designed for you. I am confident that Be Young Total Health can restore your natural balance and help you enjoy the rewards of economic freedom and complete well-being.

• In the Kitchen with You

2 lbs. Chicken1/2 C. Butter2 tsp. Cumin3/4 C. Lemon Juice2 Tbl. Cayenne Pepper1-2 drops of Be Young Lemon EO1 Tbl. Sea Salt2 Tbl. Garlic Salt1/2 Tbl. PepperStep 1: Preheat grill. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add lemon juice, Be Young Lemon EO, garlic salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper: stir. Pour 1/2 of marinade into a glass container with top.Step 2: Pierce chicken in several places. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Place chicken in prepared glass container with top. Turn occasionally to coat.Step 3: Place chicken skin side up on grill rack. Brush with 1/2 of reserved marinade.Step 4: Grill chicken until cooked through, turning and basting occasionally with remaining marinade, about 55 minutes.

• In the Kitchen with You

Bens Easy Almond Milk Recipe: 1 qt Distilled or Reversed Osmosis Water 2 Tbsp Raw Almond Butter 1/2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract 1 Dash Sea Salt Blend at high speed until smooth. Store in fridge for up to 3-4 days.