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LifeVantage Corporation (OTCBB: LFVN),maker of Protandim®, announced today that celebrity talk show host and LifeVantage independent distributor Montel Williams is featured in the September/October 2009 issue of the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) Magazine, the largest circulation magazine in the world.

According to Montel Williams, “I was recently interviewed by AARP Magazine and spoke to them about Protandim and the role I feel it plays in helping me to manage my health. The article refers to the fact that I use an antioxidant supplement, which I believe has helped me maintain a healthy lifestyle. This antioxidant supplement is Protandim and that will be evident to those who visit my website after reading the story. In addition, many of these AARP readers may also be listeners of my Air America Radio Show where I have shared my enthusiasm for Protandim on several occasions.”

Montel added, “I am thrilled that the LifeVantage public relations team set up this interview for me, and it is an honor to have the opportunity to share information about this antioxidant supplement (Protandim) with over 24 million AARP Magazinereaders.”

About Montel Williams
Montel Williams is an Emmy Award-winning talk-show host, a decorated former naval intelligence officer, an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. He is the author of several books including the New York Times bestselling inspirational memoirs Climbing Higher and Mountain, Get out of my Way, Living Well with Montel and his current book, Living Well Emotionally. He is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Bodychange. Montel also has a line of products and tools, Living Well, which are designed to promote healthy lifestyles. For more information, visit www.montelmedia.com.

About Protandim® *
Protandim® is a groundbreaking, clinically proven supplement that provides substantial benefits to help with the challenges of healthy aging. This patented antioxidant therapy works in a very different way than conventional foods such as red wine, oranges, blueberries or other popular antioxidant supplements; as a result, according to Dr. Joe McCord, it is much more effective than those products or foods in reducing oxidative stress. Protandim® works by increasing the body’s natural antioxidant protection at the cellular level, triggering (inducing) cells to produce naturally occurring protective antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione synthase. Dr. McCord is a pioneer scientist in the field of oxidative stress and is on the Company’s Board of Directors.

A peer-reviewed human clinical study showed that after Protandim® was taken for 30 consecutive days, the accumulation of lipid peroxidation products (a biochemical marker of aging) was decreased by an average of 40%, although that reduction may be not be typical for all those who consume the product. The study also reported that this important marker of aging was decreased after taking Protandim® to the level of a typical 20 year old. Protandim® is currently the subject of approximately 20 scientific studies at leading universities and research facilities. The nature and stages of the studies vary, as some of the testing is at the preliminary stage, while other studies using Protandim® are currently in progress. For more information about Protandim®, visit www.LifeVantage.com.

About LifeVantage TrueScience™ Anti-Aging Cream
LifeVantage TrueScience™ is scientifically-based and contains cutting-edge ingredients, including those found in Protandim®.LifeVantage TrueScience™Anti-Aging Cream gives skin a beautiful, even and smooth tone, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, and providing a vibrant and glowing appearance. LifeVantage TrueScience™ also improves skin smoothness and pigmentation, while increasing skin moisture.

About LifeVantage Corporation
LifeVantage Corporation is a publicly traded (OTCBB: LFVN), science-based, natural products company, dedicated to helping people reach their health and wellness goals through science-based solutions to oxidative stress. Founded in 2003 and based in San Diego, CA, LifeVantage develops nutraceutical products, including Protandim®, that leverage the company’s expertise and that are intended to deliver significant health benefits to consumers. For more information, visit www.LifeVantage.com.

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There are probably only a few people who haven’t heard about the acai berry and its many health benefits. It has existed for centuries primarily in the Amazon rainforest, and became known in the western world in the 1990’s.  It was used by the tribes of the rainforest as a treatment for many illnesses.

The acai palm is from a group of seven palms found in Central and South America. The actual family of palms contains about 1200 species. It grows to about 15 to 25 m in height and can be found mostly in wetlands and floodplains.

When acai berries are harvested, it is made into pulp which must be frozen quickly to preserve its nutritional content. It has been found that acai berries have a higher antioxidant content than grapes. Grapes are known to have extremely high levels of antioxidant. Antioxidants protect the body’s cells from free radicals, which can cause various types of cancer.

Acai berries also contain anthocyanins, which are also found in red wine. Not only does acai contain higher levels of these substances, but they also pose none of the dangers of alcohol use.

Looking to add more fiber to your diet? Acai berries are a great source of fiber, and have been found to have high levels of protein as well. The berries also promote heart health, with omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. It is well-known that acai berries can reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.

Other benefits of acai berries are: enhanced sexual function, increased concentration, higher energy levels, improved circulation, and combating sleeplessness. They also have detoxifying properties, and have been known to help people suffering from diabetes.

It can be agreed that very few foods can offer the vast array of health benefits of the acai berry. Now a mass produced product in Brazil, it can be found in various products.

It is important to note that acai palms are grown organically, without the use of chemicals or pesticides. The leaves of the plant are woven into hats, baskets, and mats and used as thatch for roofs. Check your local health food store or supermarket to see which acai products they carry. Remember that not all these products are created equal, so you may want to check the labels or do some research before buying.

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The causes of stretch marks

Ladies fear not stretch marks need not become a problem there is a simple solution.  Stretch marks are not your skin “stretching” but it comes from hormonal influences the fact that when you gain weight or lose weight the hormones in your body are affected.  The hormones in your skin affected as well leaving some of us with those nasty looking stretch marks.  When we become pregnant, our weight gains changes the way our hormones affect our body. The hormonal change causes our stretch marks not the weight gain but can be resolved with good body care procedures. The stretch marks are not that of our skin expanding during the time of pregnancy but our hormones are out of sink with the way our body metabolizes. Understanding what causes stretch marks opens the door of knowledge that will help prevent stretch marks. The term stretch marks started as women associated gaining weight while pregnant with stretch marks.  Methods were developed that help hide stretch marks like diets, cover-ups, and surgeries but did not help prevention of the problem.

What are stretch marks?

In order to understand stretch marks we need to know more about our skin. Normal skin consists of 80% collagen and a 4% elastin fiber mesh network that is maintained by our hormones. Elastin is the protein in our skin that allows our skin to become flexible enough to stretch and recoil back to its original position. Stretch marks are a scarring that occurs when the elastin fibers become damaged. The scarring, which is visible to the naked eye, is not visible under the microscope.  Under the microscope, you see a normal, healthy skin there is no difference in appearance. The skin feels empty, almost like there is no skin there but in reality very, little loss actually occurs in the skin.  Lotions containing collagen can repair stretch marks caused by damaged elastin.  Knowing what stretch marks are and what causes them is the key to understanding how to prevent stretch marks.

The knowledge behind preventing stretch marks

Now that we know the causes and effects of our skin bundling into the appearance of stretch marks it is time we took a look at some of the ways to prevent this from happening or cure the problem.  Several things are necessary for us to understand in order to be able to protect ourselves and maintain healthy skin. Collagen makes up over 80% of our skin and bundles together to form healthy tissues. Collagen a fibrous structural protein that forms tissue over our skin needs protection in order to prevent stretch marks.  The protein in our body a needed factor in preventing stretch marks protected by our hormones maybe damaged by an imbalance.  The skins other important structural protein is the elastin.  When fibers form a mesh-like network within our skin then our skin has the ability to stretch and recoil that is the elastin. Elastin makes up about 4% of our skin, which is vital because this is where you find the appearance of stretch marks. In order to protect our skin from stretch marks we need to use corticosteroids.  A steroid hormone produced in the adrenal cortex that prevents damage to your tissues. There are many types of crèmes and lotions on the market today recommended in the prevention of stretch marks. You should select the type of lotion that provides your skin with the highest potency elastin to help reinforce elasticity. The combination of collagen and soy are remarkable to improve skin tone and prevent stretch marks.

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Liz Moore submitted the following tip:

“I was in a hurry to shave my legs so I grabbed my Thieves Foaming Hand Soap. It worked beautifully! Lovely lather, too!”

(This tip comes directly from a distributor and is passed on to you. The company assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of this tip.)

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Do you think you are too addicted to quit smoking? Quitting smoking is not an easy decision to come to. Many people struggle with this question every day. Mark Twain said it best, “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.”

Why should I quit smoking? According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) there are thousands of chemicals, besides nicotine, like Butane, Carbon Monoxide, DDT (insecticide), Lead, even Polonium-210 (radioactive fallout) in every cigarette you inhale. These chemicals not only interfere with your taste and smell they also inhibit your ability to lead a healthy life.

Below, with help from the (ACS), is a laundry list of steps you can take now to help you in your quest to kick the habit.

1. First you have to decide that you want to quit

• Make a list of reasons why you want to quit.
• Make a list of ways you will deal with your urges to smoke: keep things around that will help with your urges such as hard candy (regular or sugar free), gum (regular or sugar free) and healthy snacks. You can also do things when you have smoking urges as well: do something with your hands, change your scenery, listen to music or watch TV, call a friend or a smoking hotline, take a walk, jog or some other workout.
• Keep the list where you will see it in your car, in your office, on the fridge and in your pocket.
• Learn how to relax.
• Decide how you are going to quit. Will you seek medicinal therapy, a class or another stop smoking program, or a hotline?
• Remember don’t give up! Don’t think it won’t hurt to have one cigarette, it will hurt!
• Plan to reward yourself.

2. OK, you said yes to quitting smoking! Prepare a plan

• Set a quit date.
• Tell your doctor or health practitioner, family, friends and co-workers.
• Prepare for challenges like developing a support network.
• Remove All cigarettes from your life.

3. Keeping on quitting

• Keep reminding yourself that just “one puff” will undo all the good you’ve done.
• Keep on practicing your relaxation techniques.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Exercise and eat healthy.

Although quitting smoking is difficult the rewards to your physical health are almost immediate as your lungs start to heal themselves. After several weeks and months you start to notice you are able to be more physically active, you and your clothes start to smell better, your fingers and hair start to lose that dingy yellow appearance. You just start to feel better and your physical health will start to improve.

After reading this post please share your experiences. Now go make your lists and start quitting!

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In the mountains of Northwest Montana lies a small town called Libby. In 1923, the first vermiculite mine was opened in the town. It made sense as Libby is home to the world’s largest natural deposit of vermiculite. This substance is mined for use in products such as insulation, potting soil, and packing material. Before the mine was officially closed in 1990, it is estimated that the town produced about 80 percent of the world’s supply of vermiculite.

Dust from Libby’s vermiculite processing plant coated patches of grass, dusted the tops of cars and floated through the air in a hazy smoke that became just another part of residents’ daily lives. Unfortunately, it has since been discovered that this dust was contaminated with toxic tremolite asbestos. Tremolite has been linked to mesothelioma, a form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart.

Since the closing of the mine in 1990, approximately 400 Libby residents have died from asbestos related diseases like malignant mesothelioma. Out of Libby’s small population of around 3,000 people, about 2,000 have become sick with some kind of illness related to asbestos exposure.

On June 17, 2009, the United States Environmental Protection Agency declared a public health emergency in Libby and the neighboring town of Troy. New EPA administrator Lisa Jackson, who pledged to evaluate the situation in Libby if she was elected, believes the circumstances in the town present a considerable threat and that declaring a public health emergency is appropriate.

“This is a tragic public health situation that has not received the recognition it deserves by the federal government for far too long. We’re making a long-delayed commitment to the people of Libby and Troy. Based on a rigorous re-evaluation of the situation on the ground, we will continue to move aggressively on the cleanup efforts and protect the health of the people,” said Lisa Jackson.

The government will spend more than $130 million on asbestos cleanup efforts and improve the health care system for those with asbestos-related illnesses. Roughly $125 million will come from the EPA over the next five years to clean up both Libby and Troy. An additional $6 million will be spent by the Health and Human Services Department (HSS) on medical assistance.

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Many people often wonder if they burn calories while having sex.  This can be a difficult question to answer because there are so many factors to consider, such as intensity, duration, heart rate, etc.  To really know if and how many calories you could burn during sex, you have to look at it like you would any active exercise.

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardiovascular exercise is the key to burning calories.  Any activity that uses large muscle groups and is rhythmic can be considered aerobic exercise.  Basically, if your heart and your lungs are working harder than usual and your having to breathe deeply, then you are involved in some kind of cardio exercise.  So, considering this information, it is certainly possible to burn a few calories while having sex.

Since there have been no studies done on exactly how many calories are burned during sex it is not easy to give an exact number.  But you can compare other aerobic activities to your own sessions under the sheets.  Again, there are many factors involved to accurately know how many calories you will burn through any kind of exercise.  With that being said, the average person burns about 100 calories walking one mile.  So, you could compare how long walking a mile may take you and how increased your heart rate becomes to those same factors during sex.  Also, you could compare how many calories you burn at the gym.  Most cardio exercise machines will tell you how many calories you are burning.  Compare your intensity and duration on an elliptical machine to the intensity and duration of sex with your partner and that may give you a basic idea of how many calories you are burning.

Ultimately, if you can get your heart rate up and keep that intensity going for at least 20-30 minutes, you can check sex off as one of your exercise sessions.  So, discuss your new calorie-burning plans with your partner.  I assure you, he or she will be nothing but supportive.

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Dogs can get ear infections just as easily as people and the worse part is that they are very painful.  If you’re not sure if your dog has an ear infection, ask yourself these questions:

• Does the ear in question have a strong odor?
• Is there any kind of yellowish discharge coming from the dog’s ear?
• Is your dog rubbing his ear excessively?
• Is your dog shaking his head excessively?
• Does your dog pull away anytime you touch his ear(s)?

If you answered yes to a number of these questions, your dog may be showing symptoms of an ear infection.  Take your dog to the veterinarian immediately.  The vet will be able to diagnose your dog with an ear infection and be able to tell you what kind of infection he has, bacterial or yeast.

Once your dog has been officially diagnosed you need to choose an over the counter canine ear wash.  Most ear washes are easy to use.  You first pour a small amount of the solution onto the dog’s ears and then massage the infected area with your hands. Be sure to be gentle as your dog may be in pain.  You can dry up any excess solution with cotton balls.  Be sure to read all instructions on the ear wash bottle, as each over the counter solution may be a little different.  After using the ear wash, you can place a touch of olive oil on your dog’s ears to sooth them and help with the pain.

To help prevent canine ear infections be sure to use an ear wash once or twice a week.  This is especially good advice for dogs that swim or have a history of ear problems.  It is also a good idea to wash out your dog’s ears after bathing.  In addition, plucking out hair that grows in you dog’s ear canal will help to keep the canal dry.  You can use common household tweezers.

All these extra doggie chores may seem like a lot of work but your dog will be happy, healthy, and it may save you some unnecessary trips to the vet.

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To support muscle growth and strength, it’s crucial that the athlete get enough protein.  However, getting enough protein when working out can be a real problem; especially a hard-training athlete needs about a gram of protein per pound of lean body mass to keep up with the energy demands.  If the athlete is “eating clean” (avoiding doughnuts, and other fat and carb intensive tasty treats), then diet boredom and the endless chicken breasts become a really serious issue.

However, whey protein isn’t just about getting in enough protein to make sure you’re retaining good muscle while getting rid of unneeded fat!  Oh, no.  There are actually many other health benefits to whey protein you ought to consider in your diet.

Whey protein helps your physical performance.

It’s a naturally complete protein, meaning your body absorbs it with the greatest of ease.  After stressing muscles, you need to give them fuel to repair well.  Whey protein, does this fast.

Whey protein helps you lose weight.

Because whey protein has little fat or carbohydrates, it doesn’t load you up on excess, but the benefit doesn’t stop there.  Did you know whey protein in conjunction with a good strength training program can increase the rate at which you burn calories?  Being rich in leucine, it helps to maintain active metabolic tissue (muscle) while losing passive metabolic tissue (otherwise known as fat).

Whey protein helps you maintain your heart health.

A healthy diet is crucial to a healthy heart.  Whey protein is low in fat while a complete protein, making it an ideal choice for the heart-conscious.  The complete protein makes it an easy way to support a well-planned nutritional strategy when on the go.

Whey protein helps patients with immune system issues.

We all know that if you train too hard, your immune system can be compromised, so it’s important for the athlete to make sure s/he gets enough lean protein.    Because it is easily-digestible, whey protein is easy on the system, so it does not interfere with the promotion of a healthy system in a stressed athlete.  Because it also has been shown to have some anti-microbial properties, whey protein also seems to discourage additional illness – a serious benefit to any time-crunched athlete who has no time for illness.

Whey protein has been shown to be a fantastic part of a healthy diet for anyone working out and in need of additional nutritional support.

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