Adding our pure, certified organic Miessence nutritional products to your daily diet supercharges your inner health and outer beauty. In-Liven Probiotic Superfood, Berry Radical Antioxidant Superfood, and Fast-Tract Probiotic Liquid contains significant enzymes, vital amino acids, and a broad spectrum of essential nutrients that assist the body by reducing the damaging impact of free radicals, and slowing the processes associated with aging.

Now you can buy our Healthy Body Nutritional Pack at a 20% savings!

No more chugging down supplement tablets that stick in your throat! Two small, daily delicious drinks is all it takes to make you look and feel better!

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Pure water, earth, plants, minerals, the ocean…offers human beings healing, comfort, shelter, and everything we need to live comfortably. Skilled doctors and surgeons compliment nature with their ability to heal. Add exercise, massage, acupuncture, and other healing arts, and we have a recipe for abundance and well-being that harmonizes with the natural balance of human beings and the planet.

Living is often hard, exhausting work. Physical labor tones, strengthens, detoxifies, and keeps our bodies working optimally. Long ago life was very physical. Then our brains devised ways to give us more free time, ease, and rest – something we can all appreciate! The problem came when people started substituting artificial, synthetic chemicals for nature in the entire scheme of things to get faster and more aggressive results. Instead of backbreaking work, weeds can be killed with herbicides and pesticides. Pesky bugs can be exterminated with insecticides. We can eat junk food and take synthetic pills to make us feel better. We can waylay sickness by killing germs on countertops with strong, lab-generated chemicals. This brings us to the Bad News, Equation #1:

Synthetic drugs, known to be toxic and degenerate health, build up in the human body, accumulate in the vast oceans and lakes where they are magnified in the fish we eat, collect in the soil where we grow our crops, and in the fresh water that we drink. Constant contaminant poisoning has been linked to the development of asthma, cancer, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, diabetes, obesity, and more. Our bodies just don’t know what to do with the junk. We might get quicker results, but the question to ask is what quality of life are we living?

We were made from the dust of the earth. From out of the earth comes the ingredients we need to stay healthy. It’s true, and it makes sense. For so long we have trusted companies to create safe, quality, healthful products and food. Now we’re not sure who to trust. Companies tell us their products are safe, and even spend billions of dollars in advertising to prove it: beautiful, witty, fun-loving people enjoying life to the extreme using their products, drugs, or eating their food. And the health fanatics are – well, just weird!

Or are they? Perhaps we’ve gotten so far away from living close to the earth that we can’t understand those doing it.

Miessence – an advant-garde company formulating beautiful, clean, potent products from nature that make you think twice about the chemicals you’re using.

Go into your bathroom and take a look at the labels on the following products: toothpaste, mouthwash, body wash, bar soap, hand soap, deodorant, lotion, and body powder. Do they sound like ingredients from nature or from a lab? You’ll have to be savvy because many companies hide artificial ingredients in words that sound like nature, but are actually chemically derived. Also, the word ‘natural’ allows plant ingredients to be genetically-modified, and grown with the application of toxic chemicals. And if the fragrance smells like no mango or coconut you’ve ever smelled before, it’s probably fake. Then remember that your skin is the body’s largest organ, and that it absorbs all the ingredients you rub onto it. Even the fumes can be dangerous.

Now, take a look at these pure ingredients in the same products made gently and respectfully by Miessence: certified organic (co) aloe vera leaf juice, (co) essential oils and extracts, (co) avocado and sunflower seed oils, (co) shea fruit butter, (co) coconut oil, white kaolin clay, sea salt…

Sound different? And the side-effects of using ingredients straight from unspoiled nature soothe, comfort, revitalise, restore, and beautify – naturally!

Miessence has made the process of utilising nature simple for you – without the nasty chemicals and backbreaking, physical labor! And it wasn’t that difficult. We’ve put together a Healthy Bathroom Changeover Pack at 20% off the retail price for the month of July. So many vibrant, fresh ingredients waiting to work their magic on you!

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In month two of the Organic Lifestyle Challenge line your bathroom cupboards with the purest products on the planet while cleansing and moisturizing from head to toe. Whether its sparkling teeth and a mouth that tingles with good smells and freshness, or a body that is naturally protected from odor, germs, and the environment, nothing feels better than Miessence!

Still using toxic products that cause allergies, irritation and disease? With 20% off the retail price of this unbelievable pack, you can afford to buy the good stuff.

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1. Cocoamide DEA (diethanolamine) can cause nitrosamine contamination, which is a potent carcinogen. Cocoamide DEA is a detergent that causes allergic reactions, including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin, and can be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.

2. Propylene Glycol is a petroleum derivative and industrial antifreeze. It’s so toxic that the EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles. Because PG penetrates the skin so quickly, the EPA warns against skin contact to prevent consequences such as brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities.

3. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is used in car washes and engine degreasers – and in 90% of products that foam. Animals exposed to SLS and ALS experience eye damage, central nervous system depression, laboured breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation, and even death. Frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation “comes from coconut”.

4. Suttocide (sodium hydroxymethylglycinate) is a formaldehyde releasing preservative used in many ‘natural’ shampoos. Formaldehyde is a suspected carcinogen and is extremely toxic when inhaled or swallowed.

5. Fragrances can contain allergens and senstisers, which can trigger asthma attacks. Fragrances also contain chemicals called phthalates, which are hormone disruptors that can affect foetal development and fertility and damage sperm in men.

6. Ext. D&C synthetic colours are made from coal tar and are certified safe for drugs and cosmetics, but not for food. Toxic coal tar has been shown to be carcinogenic in animal tests, and many people are allergic to it. Ours:

1. Coco Glucoside an extremely gentle, yet effective, cleansing agent made from glucose and coconut fatty acids. Non-toxic, fully biodegradable and mild on the skin.

2. Certified Organic Aloe Vera has healing, soothing, antibacterial, and moisturising properties.

3. Yucca Juice contains natural saponins that gently cleanse and repair damage to cell membranes of the scalp and skin, helping to prevent nutrient loss.

4. Certified Organic Avocado Oil restores lustre to the hair and hydrates dry and damaged ends.

5. Certified Organic Horsetail Extract is an effective remedy for psoriasis, dandruff, eczema, and similar skin conditions.

6. Panthenol is the provitamin of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It improves the moisture-retention capacity of the skin and stimulates skin regeneration. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effects. It makes hair easier to comb, reduces hair splitting, improves the condition of damaged hair, thickens the hair, and provides sheen.

7. Bitter Orange Extract is a natural antibacterial agent that acts as a mild preservative in our hair care products.

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Stevia, a sweet herb from South America, has been proven to be a safe sugar substitute. Stevia is 330 times sweeter than sugar, so a little goes a long way. Claiming inadequate safety research, the FDA had long refused the herb from being included on the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) list. Up until last year, all forms of stevia could only be sold as dietary supplements.

Once the parent companies of both Pepsi and Coca-Cola discovered how to manipulate and patent stevia, however, it suddenly became safe to use as a sweetener and is now sold on grocery store shelves in packets similar to the artificial sweeteners. The FDA reluctantly added the natural stevia extract to the GRAS list as well.

GreenBizCheck

GreenBizCheck is a global technology-based environmental certification program for any company with an office. Office buildings and associated activities are responsible for nearly 35% of all carbon emissions. Their program helps companies to quickly implement sustainable environmental practices which save money, conserve energy, water, resources, and minimize waste. The criteria is rigorous, like training to compete in the Olympics, and so worth it when you win. In this case winning their gold
certification means others benefit too.

Here are just a few of the things that ONEgroup has accomplished:

• 10% reduction in power – IT (software monitoring and hardware usage), lighting, printers and monitors. Simply put: if it’s not in use, it’s off.
• 50% reduction in paper usage by them and their suppliers combined. That’s 7 boxes – 38 reams – 19,000 sheets of paper – 2.3 trees per month – or over 25 trees a year!
• Staff and customer education – our staff asks our customers and shops if they recycle.
• In-house recycling program and a staff eco-suggestion page on company intranet.
• Recycled and unbleached paper only used for stationary.
• Unwanted mail collected and returned to sender, advising not to be sent ongoing.
• List on company intranet of subscription magazines to be shared.
• All fax cover sheets eliminated.
• 100% biodegradable plastic bags and bin liners used within company operations.
• Living plants in offices.
• Work from home program for applicable staff.

Additional ONEgroup Green certifications include:

GreenPower
100% Electricity use offset against renewable Wind energy.

GreenFleet
All transportation/freight from office world wide is carbon offset with a government approved calculation and tree planting program.

“Live what we preach. Preach what we live. Change the world!”

source: miessence news046 June 2010

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Our ingredients – organic raw cacao powder, arabica coffee fruit, olive juice, pomegranate, goji, acai, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries…

ORAC units: what they do and why they’re so vitally important:
Understanding Damaging Free Radicals and Why We Need Antioxidants
Oxidation occurs when free radicals (highly reactive, high-energy particles) ricochet wildly throughout the body and damage cells. Free radicals can be produced within the body by natural biological processes or introduced from outside via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants, and sub-optimal eating habits. Free radicals are believed to accelerate the progression of cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases. Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables help to neutralise free radicals in our bodies.

The Critical Benefits of ORAC Units to the Health of Our Bodies
ORAC, short for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, is a standardised measurement of the total antioxidant power of a substance. Antioxidant power is the ability to neutralize oxygen free radicals. The more free radicals a substance can absorb, the higher its ORAC score. Nutritionists recommend that we consume around 5000 ORAC units per day to significantly impact antioxidant activity in the body and reduce free radical damage. One serving (half a cup) of fruits or vegetables provides approximately 500 ORAC units. If you’re not eating at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, you’re not getting the recommended amount of daily ORAC units to mop-up the damage caused by free radicals in your body.

The ORAC (total) score of 1 gram of our Berry Radical antioxidant superfood is 1,175. So one 3.5g serving of Berry Radical contains over 4000 ORAC units! One 105g tub contains 123,375 ORAC units.

For detailed information about this powerful health product visit our website.

Miessence Probiotic Skin Brightener utilizes beneficial probiotic bacteria to ferment organic whole grains and legumes to release nutrients and create a naturally occurring, extremely mild, lactic acid.

Lactic acid has been used in skin care for centuries and is known for:
- diminishing fine lines and wrinkles
- reducing the appearance of age spots
- improving skin texture
- reducing hyper-pigmentation
- stimulating collagen production
- helping break down impurities
- bringing moisture, clarity and vitality to the skin

Directions: Use Probiotic Skin Brightener twice daily (am/pm) after cleansing and before applying Miessence Skin Conditioner. Dispense 1 or 2 pumps onto a cotton wool ball or pad and sweep it gently over the face, throat and decolletage. Avoid getting product in the eyes.

Ingredients: organic lactic acid from naturally fermented and organic wheat grain, agave syrup, adzuki beans, soya beans, organic vanilla planifolia (vanilla) extract.

2. Good for the soil! ~ Organic systems rely on a modern and scientific understanding of ecology and soil science, while also depending on traditional methods of crop rotations to ensure fertility and weed and pest control.

3. Good for the environment! ~ Organic systems aim at reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. Organic production aims at all times towards sustainability whilst having the best management of the environment and wildlife as a priority.

4. No synthetic chemicals! ~ Organic systems prohibit the use of artificial chemicals, pesticides and fertilisers.

5. No GMO’s! ~ Certified Organic products are produced without GMOs, which are prohibited in the standards for organic food and farming.