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An interesting piece of trivia

According to ‘Visionofhumanity.org’ New Zealand is the most peaceful country in the world. As a New Zealander, this is nice to know. We have also been ranked as the least corrupt country in the world. BUT, having said this, we are certainly not the healthiest country in the world! In New Zealand, as in most western countries, there is still minimal emphasis on disease prevention and a reliance on trying to ‘fix the problem’ after the event. This of course will never work.

 

The population is getting fatter and unhealthier, although there is a growing awareness among the general population of the need to look after your health before you lose it. However, in order to make real progress, there needs to be a shift in thinking at government level that encourages people to be responsible for their own health. When it deteriorates to the point that you need to see a doctor, then you have a serious problem which is sometimes impossible to put right.

 

If you are interested in having a look at where your country ranks on the ‘peace stakes’ click here.

Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 10:32AM by Registered CommenterWarren Matthews in | Comments14 Comments

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Good post. thank you!
June 7, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterWeb Tasarim
Couldn't agree more!
I came across your site and was extremely interested in the nutritional products in particular. My husband has had cancer and as a nurse and nutritionist I have been giving him a whole load of supplements every day and he is a bit fed up with it. I have never managed to find such a comprehensive supplement before and I have already ordered some.I take it that you are not into affiliate marketing - it would be perfect for my health blog.
June 8, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLinda
Hi Warren,

I totally agree with you. I see more and more unhealthy people. I don't know, maybe it's just me but a lot of people seem to be having a lot of pimples lately, and of course everybody is getting fatter and seem to be aging a lot faster.
June 9, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterALEXANDER
Hello Warren,

I had a health check up yesterday and drank barium (the stuff used to highlight intestines for x-rays) and I wanted to know if it was okay to continue using xtend-life products today.

Thank you
June 11, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBobby
Hi Linda,

I hope all goes well with your husband. By the way, add to his diet a glass of fresh cabbage juice daily. It must be drunk immediately after it has been made and it must be green cabbage. Believe it or not, it actually tastes OK.

We do have an affiliate program but we don’t really promote it. If you can email our IT manager Chris Hellyar (chris@xtend-life.com) - he will give you the link to get the details and you can join. Tell him you have been speaking to me.
June 11, 2009 | Registered CommenterWarren Matthews
Hi Alexander,

Sadly you are right. Pimples (at least in adults) are due to poor nutrition.
June 11, 2009 | Registered CommenterWarren Matthews
Hi Bobby,

Yes, no problem at all.
June 12, 2009 | Registered CommenterWarren Matthews
If you know what's good for you, go with Life Extension Foundation. They have more at stake and have been around longer. You don't know what xtendlife put in there products; it could be a placebo or even worse toxic or contaminated. Xtendlife is derived from Life Extension. Look at the similarity between the two company and organization names. Total balance uses LEF Mix as its benchmark. Xtendlife has only one health advisor (Joanna) and developer, while Life Extension has numerous standing by over the phone to answer your questions. Life Extension also has numerous scientific and medical advisors. They even have there own magazine with the latest discoveries on health and clinical trials; something xtendlife does not have the capabilty to do. Xtendlife refuses to send me their clinical trials, saying it's confidential. Lie? Maybe they don't have any? They only has a cheap blog with very little updates from a chairman (Warren Matthews) without any true credentials. Life Extension product line is way bigger than xtendlife's too. With these discoveries I've unveiled about the two LEF organization and xtendlife company, Life Extension foundation is way more established, professional and credible. So play it smart and safe and switch lef.org if you know what's good for you. Xtendlife appears to be a bad company in disguise!
June 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKenneth
Hello Kenneth,

It seems that you have serious chip on your shoulder and I know it is not related to us but you are trying to make Xtend-Life the brunt of your unhappiness. However, consistent with our policy of not deleting blog comments - good or bad - we are leaving your comment in place.

You have earned the dubious honor of being the sender of our first bit of ‘hate’ mail in 10 years.

I have no idea of what your motivation could be or why you are doing this. I understand that you have spent literally hours on the phone with our staff over the last few months making all sorts of unfounded accusations. Throughout all this, they still dealt with you in good grace and patience.

I agree that LEF is a good company and I have been quite open about the fact that 10 years ago, when Xtend-Life was founded, we were looking for the best supplement in the world. In our opinion, LEF mix was the best at that time. We did not copy it but rather said to our formulator Prof.Dr A Munem Daoud - one of the top bio-scientists in the world - that we wanted to develop a new formula that was better than this product. That is how Xtend-Life started. If you examine the two products you will see that they are quite different.

Anyway you have gone right over the top with your accusations and no doubt many of our customers will be upset at reading what you have said as they know it is all unfounded. We have an open door policy and we are very transparent. Any customer is welcome to visit our facilities and factory for an inspection at any time and they will see that all our products are true to label and we do not compromise on anything.

I intend blocking you from this ‘cheap’ blog Kenneth as it is intended for knowledge, not for this type of vindictive comment.

As with all people, I wish you well nonetheless and hope that life starts treating you better in the future.
June 16, 2009 | Registered CommenterWarren Matthews
Goodbye Kenneth...don't let the door hit you in the ***

Sorry Warren i'm from New York.

-Alex
June 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAlex M.
I was wondering why you do not have any supplements for viral or bacterial infections, including candida and microbial infestations?
June 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAlbert
Hi Albert,

A valid question. Right now we are focusing on reviewing all our formuls as we update and improve them on a regular basis. We are also busy expanding our factory. Later in the year we will consider expanding our product line further.
June 17, 2009 | Registered CommenterWarren Matthews
Warren,

I have lived and survived with depression for the past twenty years, visited six different shrinks and been prescribed eight different prescriptions. I am currently trying 5HTP along with tyrosine based on a herbalists recommendation. Does this nuero natural have the same basis?

I am expecting my first grandchild and want to be as healthy as possible. Please advise
July 7, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRon
Hi Ron,

Yes, we have both 5HTP and Tyrosine in our Neuro-Natural Serenity. They are both good nutrients but they are insufficient on their own. They need to be complemented with a number of others. If you go to http://www.xtend-life.com/product/Neuro_Natural_Serenity/Ingredients.aspx you will see the wide range of nutrients that we use.

SAMe is extremely important but is not so common because it is so expensive and must be enteric coated to be effective.

I think that the Neuro-Natural Serenity would be worth a try but you would be well advised to combine it with our Omega 3 DHA fish oil to ensure that you maximize the benefits.
July 7, 2009 | Registered CommenterWarren Matthews

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