Mangosteen is not only being used for Health Issues

Fallen leaves and fruit skin have no use for city people, but a group of villagers in Khiriwong, Nakhon Si Thammarat, seem to have found a way with the waste which they use to produce natural dyes.



Khiriwong village sits at the foot of Khao Luang mountain and is fed by a stream full of fish.

These dyes, created with local ingenuity and used for colouring clothes, blouses and accessories, have earned Tambon Kamlon, of which the village is part, a name and have been accorded OTOP (one tambon, one product) rating.

"We aim to make the most use of materials naturally available in our community," said Aree Khunthon, leader of a housewife group which has been producing natural dyes for 14 years.

The orchards of Khiriwong yield mangosteen, durian, rambutan, garcinia (som khaek), longon, mango, parkia (sataw) and other plants depending on time of year, a factor helped by good weather and fresh air that, according to the Pollution Control Department, is among the cleanest measured in the country. The village sits at the foot of Khao Luang, the highest mountain in southern Thailand.

But selling fruit alone wasn't enough to make a living, recalled Aree of the years before her group embarked on a programme to produce natural dyes to supplement their meagre income. Back then the average earning of a family was 10,000-30,000 baht earned between August and October, while it sat idled for the rest of the year.

Following a series of natural disasters starting with flooding in 1975 and 1988 and drought in 1996, the villagers decided to switch to something that would allow them stable and sustained income, and where they wouldn't have to rely soely on the weather.

After several rounds of debate and discussion, they settled on something that would make use of local ingenuity, using up to 80% of raw materials available locally and be environmentally friendly, explained Aree.

For start-up capital, the village received 25,000 baht from the Komol Keemthong Foundation. "Instead of using plastic ropes to create patterns on cloth, we use bamboo sticks, which come handy when making small patterns such as flowers and leaves, and they can also be reused," she said.




The cloth is put in a basin containing liquid dyes produced from natural materials.

The dyes themselves are made by boiling the leaves or fruit in huge enamel basins for a whole day. Dead mangosteen leaves give off orange colour while fresh ones produce pink shade; bangal almond produces yellowish-green shade; parkia pods give off grey colour; parkia pods boiled with rambutan skins produce dark grey hue; core of jackfruit produces yellow colour; leaves of peka (Oroxylum indicum) olive green; and seeds of jiringa ( nieng) brown colour.

Each piece of cloth is dyed at least three times to ensure colour does not run. The raw materials used to make the dyes are later dried to be used as cooking fuel.

Currently there are 33 families joining the programme, each earning between 3,000 to 7,000 baht a month selling cotton shirts, blouses, pants, tablecloths, bed cover sheets, pillow cases, hats, key chains and bags.

"We will keep experimenting trying to use natural materials to explore new dyes and create fresh designs," said Aree, "to ensure the products we make remain unique to our village."

Located in Lan Saka district, the village of Khiriwong, which was rated the ‘‘Best Community Attraction’’ at the Thailand Tourism Awards in 1998, offers homestay and trekking tours to Khao Luang National Park. Visitors can buy homemade mangosteen wine, soap made from mangosteen skins and various herbs, and preserved durian. August to October is high fruit season.




To get to the village, take a minibus from Talat Yao in Muang district, available between 7am-4pm.Alternatively, you can take Highway 4016 from town and drive onto Highway 4015 to Lan Saka, a distance of about 26 kilometres. The village is at Kilometre 20 marker to your right.

Source: Bangkok Post

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Mangosteen Juice. The Fruit of the Gods?

We have known for some time that anti-oxidants are good for us, that they help counteract the negative effects of free radicals. But the more scientists research this area, the more we find out that certain anti-oxidants can be exceptionally beneficial to our health.

The latest research suggests that Xanthones, a specific type of anti-oxidant, have incredible health giving qualities. Xanthones are biologically active plant phenols found in dark, red fruit and often in the nutrient rich plants of the tropical rainforests. The fruit with by far the most Xanthones is Mangosteen with 47 different types (there are about 200 different types in total), native to the South East Asian countries of Thailand and Burma.

Initially a secret shared by extreme health enthusiasts, well-informed celebrities (Kate Moss was reputed to have drunk Mangosteen juice to fend off her hangovers) and most of South East Asia, Mangosteen is now a growing phenomena in the mainstream Western health industry.

So why are Xanthones, and therefore Mangosteen, so special? The list of suggested benefits is almost limitless - everything from the general claims of more energy, better skin and anti-aging through to specific anti-viral, anti-diarrheal, anti-allergenic properties and so on. It is reputed as good for your heart, your eyes (prevents cataracts), your mind (supports against dementia) and your blood sugar (Diabetics have reported lower blood sugar levels after drinking Mangosteen).

How much any of these are proven is unlikely, but there has been much positive research into anti-oxidants in general, and Xanthones are definitely a highly active category within that, so this anecdotal evidence certainly has a strong grounding.

But there is a caveat to the miracles this fruit can perform.

Made up of 3 parts, the pericarp or rind, the pulp or fruit, and seeds, the bulk of the Xanthone content is in the pericarp which is, as you might have guessed, not the tastiest part of the fruit. Hard and bitter, many producers of Mangosteen juice choose to leave the pericarp out rather than either spoil the taste of their drink or give themselves the harder task of turning rind into juice.

But it doesn't need to be that way. As another astonishing example of how clever nature can be, Xanthones are heat stable molecules, which mean you can boil up the pericarp without damaging its content. So look out for Mangosteen Juice WITH the pericarp. If you're a Grapefruit Juice fan, choose one with nothing added. If you've got a slightly sweeter tooth, choose one that's mixed with other fruits (although be careful to ensure the main ingredient is Mangosteen).

Slow growing and native to a select region, Mangosteen juice in inevitably an expensive product. But if you believe even a sliver of the claims made about this much-admired fruit, it is money well spent. One thing is for sure - it won't do you any harm so perhaps it's worth giving it a try. At least then you might understand what all the hype is really about. And if you wake up looking like Kate Moss, please let me know!

Article From Articlebliss:

Author Resource: Sam worked in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years and became more interested in the role diet and nutrition plays in people's health, so her studies took her in a more nutritional direction. She now works at Totally Nourish, who sell Mangosteen Health Juice and health foods such as low GI pasta. Article From http://www.articlebliss.com

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I can tell you how enthousiastic I am about the Mangosteenjuice. I have done so in many posts. Not only about the health benefits but also about the business opportunity, which most people look at after they have started drinking the juice and noticing the huge benefits, health wise.

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Sports Injuries testimonial from Joe Norman

Sports Injuries testimonial
Joe Norman , formerly NFL player of the Seattle Seahawks, had painful knees for 12 years until he tried mangosteen juice. Now, he claims that he’s pain-free.

During my NFL career I had four surgeries on my left knee. I’ve had 10 more since leaving the Seattle Seahawks in 1985. I was taking 50 mg of Vioxx and tried several potent pain medications that were providing moderate relief from the chronic pain and osteoarthritis I had been suffering.

I learned about mangosteen juice and decided to try it for 90 days. I was pleasantly surprised at the great taste - I was even more impressed with the anti-inflammatory and COX-2 inhibition.

After 90 days, I was totally pain-free for the first time in 12 years! Today I am sleeping much better and I have more energy. I recommend mangosteen juice to anyone who suffers with pain.


Joe Norman

Ohio, USA


Sports Injuries testimonial

Mark found training for the New York City marathon a breeze with the help of mangosteen juice.

My wife challenged me to run the New York City marathon with her in 2006. I couldn’t turn down a challenge, so I started training. The marathon was in November, and I would run long distances on Saturdays. I’m 6′ 3″ and 180 lbs, so my body was taking a lot of abuse. I would lay around the house on Sundays recovering because my lower back, hips and knees were so sore and inflamed.

A co-worker noticed my fatigue on a Monday and I told him why I was hurting. He asked:

“Why aren’t you drinking mangosteen juice for that?”

A few days later I had my first box of juice and within 2 weeks of drinking regularly and consistently I noticed that I wasn’t hurting nearly as much anymore. My pain was down, I had my Sundays back and I ran the marathon!

I will never go without my mangosteen juice.


Mark

Oregon, USA

October 2008

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XanGo, Good for Health and Wealth

Not only does XanGo™ give us the chance to share the good news about the mangosteen, but XanGo, LLC has created a referral system that can potentially earn you a supplemental income! Part-time or full-time, if you share XanGo® Juice with others you will receive on-going commissions for any XanGo® Juice purchased because of your personal recommendation.

"Is this a pyramid scheme?" This thought-provoking question is one of the first questions someone will hear when discovering a booming network marketing business like XanGo™.

Corporate America Embraces Direct Sales

In a recent issue of Fortune® magazine you'll find an interesting article focusing on the sputtering economy, and the independent contractors (distributors) who are revitalizing the US retail industry through the art of Direct Selling.

It discusses this "age of direct selling" with the emphasis on one-on-one relationships and how this industry is rapidly growing. It also discusses the low-cost of entry, so that many people are beginning their own enterprises for a minimal investment, and creating some remarkable business stories.

Just look it up -
- Fortune®, The Power Issue, Vol. 148, No. 3

Not only that but you will find a video on You Tube where former President Clinton is endorsing Direct Selling. Als Warren Buffett, Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump see the business potential with Direct Selling.

So, Is Network Marketing Really Legit?

After seeing that corporate America is quickly embracing the methods and strategies of network marketing (direct selling), it's important for many people to make the differentiation between a legitimate marketing strategy used by companies releasing legitimate products, and illegal pyramid schemes that scam innocent people.

I know every single one of us has heard at least once, "Oh, one of those pyramid things." It couldn't be further from the truth in the case of XanGo™.

To quote a government web site (Division of Consumer Protection: "Multi-level marketing companies differ from pyramid schemes because they are usually legitimate business opportunities. The sale of legitimate products is what distinguishes multi-level marketing operations from pyramids. Pyramid schemes want to make money from you, not the product sales."

This chart shows some important differences:

Pyramid Schemes

- Compensation based on recruiting
- Few or no sales to consumers
- Substantial start-up costs
- Potential to get stuck with large amounts of unsold goods
- Make money from you

VS

Multi Level Marketing

- Compensation based on sales
- Sell legislated products to established markets
- Generally start up fees
- Will buy back unsold goods if you decide to quit the business
- Make money with you

It's wonderful to know that XanGo, LLC meets every criteria for being a legitimate marketing company.

To top it off, our Chairman, Gary Hollister, is the former Chairman of the Board of the Direct Selling Association, the organization that establishes the ethics in which companies introduce products into the market.

Every member of the Corporate Team has been in the field as top level distributors and/or in top level management with BIG network marketing companies doing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales. This management team is taking XanGo™ where they have already gone before.

This is a company positioned for greatness. The economic climate, and the popular shift to home-based work and telecommuting has given you the chance of a lifetime to jump in on the ground floor of a company that will soon be a household name.

If you haven't caught the vision already, I don't know what else I can tell you. You've seen the information on the remarkable mangosteen, we have proof that the executives of this company know exactly what they are doing, and we have a website system and all the tools that you would need for your success. It's your choice to make the next step.

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Who Determines Your Future?

What would YOU do with an extra $500 a month? What would you do with an extra $5,000 a month? Dream big, or dream small. The point is, XanGo™ can be the vehicle to help you attain your dreams.

XanGo™ is becoming a household name and probably within the next 5 years we will have three types of people:

1) Those who made XanGo™ happen!
2) Those who watched XanGo™ happen.
3) Those who wonder, What Happened?

You can no longer be the third type. So, do you want to make it happen or watch it happen?

Why not follow the example by dreaming big, working hard and you control your future.

You Don't Want to Let This One Pass You By

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http://mangosteenexpert.blogspot.com

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The Purity of Mangosteen: GLIMPSE!

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Why put a toxic product on your skin when you can experience the purity of Glimpse?

Glimpse™ Intuitive Skin Care is XanGo's answer to unhealthy personal care products. Through a sophisticated combination of botanical phytonutrients, and green technology, Glimpse eliminates all use of destructive toxins.

You can check out The Glimpse Evolution (change to English language)

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Antioxidant Rich Mangosteen: Tropical fruits add colour to your health

Here's an article from The New Straits Times Online that explains the reason that the antioxidant rich Mangosteen fruit contains so many antioxidants.


KUALA LUMPUR: A mangosteen a day keeps a thousand doctors away.

Well, this is an exaggeration.

But Dr Lim Ju Boo, a former senior medical researcher at the Institute of Medical Research, said the purple-coloured fruit, and also all coloured tropical fruits, are much higher in antioxidants than fruits from Western countries.

He said like mangosteen, fruits grown in tropical countries were exposed to the sun for hours, allowing them to manufacture starch, sugar and other nutrients through photosynthesis.

"To protect themselves against free radicals generated by the ultraviolet light, they manufacture thousands of antioxidants in the form of carotenoids (coloured natural plant chemicals) and phytochemicals (natural plant chemicals), which are beneficial for people."Dr Lim said in Western countries, the sunlight came in at a slant and most of the ultraviolet rays were absorbed by the thicker protective layer of the atmosphere.

"The plants in Western countries do not suffer the same intensity of damage as our tropical plants do.

"So they produce less coloured protective phytochemicals than their tropical cousins."

He was speaking at "The Therapy of Choice: Synthetic Drugs versus Botanical Medicine" seminar organised by the Malaysian Senior Scientists Association yesterday.

Dr Lim advised consumers to choose fruits and vegetables that were dark green, yellow, orange and red.

"The more colourful they are, the higher the antioxidants," he said.

Try it out yourself and /or read more about it!

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Mangosteen 21 Day Challenge - 21 Day Cancer Challenge

21 Day Cancer Challenge

The Mangosteen 21 Day Challenge proposes that individuals who have critical health issues — such as end stage cancer — drink a 25 oz. (750 ml) bottle of mangosteen juice every day for 21 days.

Mangosteen Juice, along with the body's own immune and defense mechanisms, has been helpful to many in facing the challenge of cancer.

** PLUS ** drinking at least one gallon (eight 16 oz. (30ml)glasses) of pure distilled water — along with the juice, to flush the toxins from the body. Many people have been able to have dramatic effects (along with their own body's defenses) by consuming less than 1 bottle / day as used in this protocol.


Mangosteen 21 Day Challenge
The Basics

1. Drink 1 whole bottle juice (about 25 oz. or 750 ml)) PER DAY X 21 days – 8 oz.
(240 ml) 3X / day with meals

2. PLUS about a gallon (3,78 liter) of DISTILLED water.

It is essential that the recommended amount of water be consumed along with the juice. As the mangosteen juice is consumed, the cells begin to function normally to clear and release toxins into the blood stream — and these toxins must be eliminated from the body. The rule of thumb for water consumption is 1/2 ounce for every pound body weight.

For example, if you weight 100 pounds & are not active you would drink 50 ounces of water.

To make sure you are drinking all the water you need, find a large pitcher and fill it in the morning, making sure to consume all of the water before evening (refilled as necessary).

Otherwise, you will think you’ve had enough water, but in fact, that is seldom the case! (If you are unable to drink the required water, it is better to use less mangosteen juice.)


Mangosteen 21 Day Challenge
The Details

BREAKFAST
20 min before breakfast:
Drink 1/3 bottle mangosteen juice
NO distilled water consumed until right before lunch

LUNCH
30 min before lunch:
drink 1/3 gallon distilled water
10 min later
drink 1/3 bottle of mangosteen juice
20 min later
enjoy lunch!

DINNER
30 min before dinner:
drink 1/3 gallon distilled water
10 min later
drink 1/3 bottle of mangosteen juice
20 min later
enjoy dinner!

Drink the remaining 1/3 gallon distilled water spread out over the rest of the day.

I can imagine you go like WOW this is something! Ofcourse I suggest you do research too on Mangosteen and Cancer but I would also like to refer you to:

The Living Juice If you go to Written Stories and Check the C of Cancer you will find a couple of testimonials and 1 especially is talking about the 21 day challenge. Be my guest don't take everything for granted but read and research!

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Greetz,

Yvonne Immerzeel

Testimonials Xango: Skinproblems

May 23, 2005 - Hi - My name is Evan and I'm 4 months old.

For a few months or half my life, I have battled eczema on my cheeks and jaw line (see pictures).

The Doctor prescribed a steroidal cream that my mom put on for a few weeks but it did nothing for my very itchy and sore face.

My mom thought she might share some of her Mangosteen Juice with me and since I have not been introduced to fruit, she started slowly.

On May 23, 2005 my mom started me on 5cc (1 tsp) 3 times a day. She also rubbed some on my face with a cotton ball.

After only 3 days on Mangosteen Juice, I have had remarkable results (see pictures 3 & 4).

I could not help but want to share my results with you. If you know someone that has eczema, please share my story and pictures with them.

Thanks to Mangosteen Juice, I am a much happier little boy.

Evan's Mom

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A note from Grandad: My granddaughter Mariah had suffered from eczema rash on the back of her leg for over 20 years. All the potions and lotions couldn’t make it go away. After drinking 2 ounces of [Mangosteen Juice] daily, the rash was nearly gone in thirty days (picture below right). Now one year later, there is no evidence of eczema rash. Mariah now wears skirts for the first time in her life.

Leonard H
Navada - USA

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ECZEMA / DRY SKIN

I had REALLY dry skin/excema this past winter and I drank 1oz 3 times a day and also applied it directly to the dry patches using a cottonball. Within days it was gone! Best of luck, hope this helps!

Rick D.

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PSORIASIS

I have suffered from Psoriasis for over twenty years. It started out with small patches on the legs and then appeared on my elbows, knees, and ankles. I have used prescription ointments to try and keep it in check but have not always been successful. I should also point out that not only does it cost $85.00 USD for a tube (45 Grams) but the ointment also contain Steroids and I have always been a little concerned with that fact. Then last year Psoriasis flared up on my face in a real bad way. So now my prescription costs me about $170.00 per month (two Applications daily) not to mention the discomfort (greasy) from the ointment it self. After being on Mangosteen juice (4oz) per day for 3 weeks I noticed that my face was clearing up. I didn't think too much about it except that I wasn't going to have to apply the ointment again until the next flare up. I still had the problem with the elbows and in speaking with one of my friends we discussed the subject of Psoriasis, and, as it turns out, he also has the same skin condition. He suggested that I apply Mangosteen directly to the area and wrap saran wrap around the elbow so that the Mangosteen wouldn't rub off on my sheets at night. I did try this and low and behold the next day all the flaking was gone but there still was redness in the area, so I did it again for two more nights. The result; the Psoriasis has completely disappeared. I now take 6 oz of Mangosteen per day and I have very little sign of Psoriasis anywhere on my body.
Larry A. - San Francisco, CA


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Yvonne Immerzeel

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Mangosteen Ingredients and Scientific Research!

If you are one of those who likes to dig deeper, this post is for you. Although I feel it is better if you do your own research I give you a specific link were yoou can find information about the mangosteen and its Xanthones.

PubMed.Gov

Some Mangosteen News

Much has been made over the recent scientific studies completed on the mangosteen fruit.

One of the leading mangosteen researchers (Professor Nakatani from Japan) was recently recruited by Pfizer Inc. Pfizer secured Nakatani's research under a non-disclosure agreement and he may no longer discuss his research on the mangosteen.

Why would the world's fastest-growing major pharmaceutical company, the one Fortune® magazine ranked #14 on it's list of "World's Most Admired Companies," be so interested in the mangosteen fruit? Maybe there is something to the mangosteen and what it holds!


Some Keywords to Research on:

Xanthones
Gamma Mangostin (one xanthone in Mangosteen)
Mangosteen
Garcinia Mangostana (scientific name)

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Other Mangosteen Ingredients

The research on Mangosteen & Xanthones is astounding. What's more, the fact that the world is just finding out about this gift from nature, means that we are very lucky to be hearing about this fruit now.

But Xanthones are not the only great component of the mangosteen fruit. There are other ingredients which have their own set of benefits. It is also known to have: Vitamins C, B1, B1, Protein, Iron, Calcium Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Niacin, and Polyphenols, Cathechins/tannins, Flavonoids.


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Polyphenols - These are a group of plant chemical substances. They are considered to be strong antioxidants in their own right. You've probably heard of some of the other things with high polyphenols - pomegranates, green teas and extra virgin olive oil.


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Flavonoids - there have been over 5,000 naturally occurring flavonoids identified in various plants. Quite often, the benefits associated with plant foods actually come from the flavonoids instead of other known nutrients.


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Catechins - Usually associated with Flavonoids.


Hopefully you've found plenty to research on. We'd love to give you specific links, but hopefully now you'll have a number of ideas for what to search for and investigate on your own. It will be interesting to hear about what you find.

www.mangosteensworld.com


Yvonne Immerzeel
+31-6-52328269

Bron: GoMangosteen

Picking The Best Mangosteen Juice Available!

Picking the Best Mangosteen Juice

Sometimes there are things that can go practically unnoticed and undiscovered for a long time. Until one day, some catalyst wakes up the world and suddenly it's everywhere?

That phenomenon is just now beginning to happen with the mangosteen. Although it has been used for centuries in folklore medicine, only recently has this incredible fruit been starting to hit the mainstream - and awareness and knowledge is skyrocketing.

When a new discovery like mangosteen starts to hit popular mainstream awareness, it is inevitable that many companies & products will appear to fill the demand. That's why we want to share with you what we feel is the #1 CHOICE for a mangosteen product:

XANGO® Juice is the #1 PICK!
Here are the reasons why we've picked this particular mangosteen product over other products on the market:

Mangosteen juice Leader
Contains the WHOLE-FRUIT
Worldwide sourcing partner (for quality ingredients)
Highest manufacturing & quality-control standards
Now with over four years of proven use

#1 - Mangosteen Juice Leader

Before any product like mangosteen gets into the mainstream - somebody has to be first. And that "first" was XanGo® Juice!

XanGo® Juice was introduced to the marketplace in November of 2002. At that time, mangosteen was relatively unknown. Since that product launch, over eight million people have been introduced to XanGo® Juice, and over 500,000 people are official wholesale customers. We believe that XanGo™ being first, has been a major catalyst in bringing awareness to the mangosteen.

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#2 - The Whole Fruit

When creating drugs, Pharmaceutical companies research substances to determine what the active ingredients are. Then they extract that ingredient and create a drug with that particular ingredient. As we know, that can be a very useful process. However, sometimes there is no one ingredient but a combination that proves so powerful. This is called SYNERGY.

When using the whole fruit, you are not changing the makeup or composition. An extract needs to be tested thoroughly, as the concentration of a particular element can have dangerous side-effects. However, a whole fruit product keeps nature's balance intact.

XanGo® Juice contains the entire mangosteen fruit - the pulp, stem, rind, and fruit. Normally the rind is extremely bitter, but the fruit's delicious flavor helps to eliminate that bitterness. Using the entire fruit in juice form means the product is as close to the natural state as possible.

Finally, and most importantly, the many xanthones present in the mangosteen in its natural form are found present & active in the final juice form that XanGo, LLC produces. What would the purpose be to have a mangosteen product where the active compounds are no longer active? This is exactly why XanGo® Juice is such a superior choice.

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#3 - Worldwide sourcing partner

If you want to eat great food, everybody knows that you need to start with great ingredients! Ever hear of terms like "Catch of the day" or of restaurants like "Baja Fresh" & "Fresh Choice"? It's because we know that the BEST ingredients make for the best foods.

Before XanGo™ shipped its first bottle, the founders established relationships with worldwide sourcing companies. These contacts give them continual access to top-quality ingredients from prime mangosteen locations worldwide.

Instead of having to wait 10 years to create man-made groves of mangosteen, XanGo™ was able to immediately have top-quality mangosteen from some of the best locations in the entire world.

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#4 - Highest Manufacturing and Quality Control

Starting with such quality ingredients is definitely important, but unless you match that quality in manufacturing you could still end up with a shoddy product. Here again the wisdom of the XanGo™ founders proves itself when we look at their strategic global partnership.

The manufacturing facilities meet or exceed the requirements of not just ONE certification, but all THREE of the top certifications in the world, the ISO, FPA and AIB.

So the quality of the facilities is superb! Any ONE of these certifications is a feather in the cap of a production facility, but to get all three with such high scores is quite impressive.

The final test, however, is how does the final product compare with the original source. In other words, does XanGo® Juice deliver the same ingredients as raw mangosteen would?

As you might suspect with XanGo® Juice, it DOES!

Do not miss this FACT: Testing has shown that the same xanthones found in the mangosteen are still present and active in XanGo® Juice! That is the bottom line test, and on that fact alone we could give XanGo® Juice a high recommendation!

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#5 - Over FOUR Years of Usage

If you still are wondering which mangosteen product to try, in spite of all the information we've given you.. then consider this: XanGo® Juice has now been available and in use for over four years. There are over 500,000 people officially as XanGo™ members (most monthly users). That is an enormous size "testing base" if you will.

XanGo® Juice is composed of foods (fruits and juices) not drugs. You do not need the same kinds of tests that drugs need - because it does not carry the same kind of risks. In the past four years of intensive use across the world... the safety of XanGo® Juice juice has been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt.


Sincerely,

Yvonne Immerzeel

www.mangosteensworld.com

SOURCE: GO MANGOSTEEN

Mangosteen & XANTHONES, SUPER Antioxidants

There has been extensive scientific research done on antioxidants found in vitamins -- especially Vitamins C & E. You will see, as you read below, that the xanthones found in certain fruits (like mangosteen) are also powerful antioxidants.


What are Xanthones?

The phytoceuticals (plant chemicals) of the mangosteen have been widely studied, but none as much as the class of highly active substances called xanthones.

Xanthones are also known as "adaptagens" for their unique ability to adapt to the needs of the body. In other words, they modulate and assist the body in many different areas.

Science has identified approximately 200 different xanthones that occur naturally (ie. in certain plants, fruits, herbs, etc). The mangosteen fruit ALONE has over 40! In addition, mangosteen has some of the most potent xanthones studied to date. No other fruit even comes close!

A number of herbs and plants contain some xanthones, but none as robust in quantity and vibrancy as the mangosteen. For example, the well-known St. John's Wort contains a single xanthone. And Garcinia Cambogia contains just 2.

Research

While government regulations prevent the sharing of scientific information directly with you, you are encouraged to do your own research using credible sources. One highly recommended source is www.PubMed.gov. Try beginning your search with "xanthones" or "garcinia mangostana" (the scientific name of the mangosteen).


Adding Mangosteen

The majority of the xanthones found in the mangosteen are located in the rind or pericarp (outer shell) of the fruit. The rind, however, is extremely bitter -- you couldn't eat it even if you tried (and some have). On the other hand, the snow-white center of the mangosteen is so delicious that many have declared it their favorite fruit - yet this part of the fruit has little nutritional value.

Two challenges had to be overcome when making a mangosteen product available to users worldwide:

#1 - Mangosteen only grows in tropical regions, with a primary source in Southeast Asia. It is not easily grown elsewhere and takes 10 years for a mangosteen tree to reach maturity.

#2 - Overcoming the extremely bitter taste of the mangosteen pericarp, yet having a product that still contains the whole fruit because of the many natural ingredients.


We will share with you in email #5 the top product that we have found that has overcome these two major challenges to deliver a truly remarkable product.

Yvonne Immerzeel

www.mangosteensworld.com
Source: Go Mangosteen

The Multi Purpose Mangosteen Health Benefits!

The Mangosteen:

Natural whole fruit
Abundant source of Xanthones (over 40 different Xanthones have been identified in the Mangosteen)
Delicious
Used for centuries in folklore remedies

There are many scientific studies that have been done on the mangosteen and its ingredients... and the research is continuing even now. We are still in the early days of discovery with this fruit.

I encourage you to do some research of your own, and I believe you will discover what we're talking about.


Mangosteen is a Food!

It's important to remember that when we're talking about the mangosteen, we're discussing a fruit -- a food! We're not talking about a drug -- some chemical laboratory creation. Drugs have their purpose, but they target a specific ailment and they do it strongly.

When you are eating a whole food, you are eating it as nature created it. You don't have to worry about drug interactions, or dangerous side-effects. With some drugs, the side-effects are scarier than the problem its treating!


What are the qualities of an ideal food?

It delivers great nutrients
Safe - No adverse side affects
Nutrition and delicious
Take a closer look and you will find that the mangosteen measures up in all categories.

It is always recommended that you consult your physician, if you have a known medical condition or allergy before using any food product.

Enjoy Xango!

Yvonne Immerzeel



Source: Go Mangosteen

Mangosteen, the Queen of Fruits!

"What is the mangosteen and what is all the excitement about?"

There are some very important things that you, your family and your friends should know about this fascinating fruit.

In Asia, the mangosteen is known as "The Queen of Fruits". The actual scientific name for it is Garcinia Mangostana but is usually called by its common name - mangosteen.

What makes the mangosteen so remarkable is that it naturally contains many powerful phytonutrients. The most talked about nutrients are called Xanthones, and the mangosteen alone contains an incredible 43 Xanthones. You can see those as "super-antioxidants".

About the size of a tangerine, the mangosteen has a smooth, dark purple rind, encasing a delicious snow-white fruit. Delicious? Yes! A healthful food that actually tastes good is a discovery to say the least, but it's what science has to say about the mangosteen that's turning so many heads.

Those who haven't yet heard about the mangosteen soon will. Consider yourself lucky to be a part of those who are finding out about it early on.


If it's this good,
why doesn't everyone know about it?

Chances are you probably have only heard a little about the mangosteen... or possibly nothing at all. It's interesting that something like the mangosteen - with so many potential benefits - has remained in relative obscurity.

Although the mangosteen remains largely unknown in parts of the world, it has been utilized in Southeast Asia for many centuries. It has been transplanted into Central and South America, India, Southern China and the Caribbean. It has widespread use in all these countries.

If you look up the history of the mangosteen, you can learn all sorts of interesting things about its many traditional uses.

More recently, university scientists around the globe became curious about these traditional uses and began doing experiments and scientific studies on mangosteen and its active Xanthones. Subsequently, hundreds of scientific studies have been published and more studies are ongoing.

Yvonne Immerzeel

www.mangosteensworld.com

Source: Go Mangosteen.com

Glimpse, Intuitive Skin Care. Thank You MANGOSTEEN!

Glimpse™ Intuitive Skin Care is creating the category for topical skin nutrition from the mangosteen. XanGo discovered a vital life source deep within the rich, dark pericarp of the mangosteen fruit. Driven by this discovery, ground-breaking science, and performance-driven results, XanGo has created a category ... others will follow.

Glimpse, Intuitive Skin Care.

The mangosteen holds many secrets, anti-aging is one of them! We've explored the whole mangosteen fruit and derived the finest and most potent xanthone-rich ingredients. The result is a proprietary blend, exclusive to Glimpse Skin Care, known as BioActive X3 Complex™. This patent-pending blend of three exclusive xanthone complexes is at the heart of our meticulously created formulas.

Through the convergence of time-honored techniques and advanced, customized technology from Japan, BioActive X3 Complex is enhanced with mangosteen-infused water, biofermentation and cold processing to preserve and amplify the potent phytonutrients found in mangosteen. Glimpse Skin Care additionally is intuitive, featuring self-adjusting formulas to address your skin's ever-changing needs. The more you use Glimpse Skin Care, the better it works for you. This scientific care and attention to detail ensures performance-driven skin nutrition coupled with vital safety and rare purity.

Glimpse, Intuitive Skin Care

Blessed with the mangosteen fruit, XanGo is setting a new standard and pledges to do no harm. By following strict green chemistry standards and signing the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, you are ensured performance-based skin nutrition without the use of harmful toxins.

Join this movement. Make our world a better, safer and healthier place for you and the environment. It is a glimpse of a new beginning.







Choose from System I, System II, or Complete System, to start your new daily skin nutrition regimen today.

Glimpse, Intuitive Skincare.

I can really recommend using GLIMPSE! Check out my website (In Dutch and English) and you will be able to see a lot of BEFORE and AFTER Pictures. You will be amazed!

Yvonne Immerzeel

info@mangosteensworld.com

Xango - Scam Or Real Money Maker? The Mother of All Xango Reviews!

Xango - Scam Or Real Money Maker? The Mother of All Xango Reviews!
You may be doing your research and come across other Xango reviews. This article is designed to be the the mother of all Xango Reviews and answer the question: Xango, Scam or real money maker?

What is Xango? It is a company that market a premium beverage called Xango Juice. It is a privately run business called Xango LLC which is based in Utah. They operate internationally and market in the U.S, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany and Malaysia.

The founder and board member is Joe Morton and they have over 1,000,000 independent distributors of their product.

The Product - The Juice is a dietary supplement from the "Mangosteen" fruit. The "Mangosteen" is a fruit grown in southeast Asia and other tropical climates. They also have other spin off products that revolve around the "Mangosteen".

Glimpse is a skin care product from the "Mangosteen" fruit. The range includes a Gel Cleanser, Serum, Toner, Moisturizing cream and lotion. They also have a Vitamin and Mineral supplement called "3Sixty5".

Another rather unique product offered is their Goodness Meal Pack. It is a meal replacement product that is designed to help people in the third world. Each distributor has the opportunity to buy these meal packs that will benefit others in needy parts of the world.

The compensation Plan - This is based on your volume of sales, personally and your team. The payouts can be received weekly, monthly or quarterly. The weekly payouts are called Power Start and reward the first two qualified distributors based on a new distributors initial sales order.

The monthly commission pays out on 9 levels and the company report that they pay out 50% on all commission-able volume. The Quarterly bonuses are for distributors that are qualified "Premiers" (a compensation plan title) or above and share 3% of global sales each quarter.

Xango, Scam or real money maker? The verdict - I can see that this opportunity offers a quality and ethical product. I believe the ethical side alone is a very strong sales point for distributors. Like most network marketing opportunities the compensation plan lends itself to a wealth of potential to generate a good income.

www.mangosteensworld.com

For this article to earn the title of "The mother of all Xango Reviews" and directly address the question: Xango, Scam or real money maker? I don't believe this company is a scam. The challenge I can see with this business is the fact that you need consistent sales month after month to really stand a chance to succeed. For this to be possible you need to have a good network of distributors with strong duplication, emphasis on the word duplication.

Whether you are marketing the opportunity or product you need to have a reliable system to market on auto pilot. A system that is easy to use and duplicate in your team. If you can harness such a system within your business I can see great potential for success.

Written by: Wayne Vassell has researched for this article to answer the question: Xango, Scam or real money maker?

www.mangosteensworld.com

Yvonne Immerzeel

Is Xango Safe For Children?

Is Xango Safe For Children?


One of the most frequent questions that folks interested in taking Xango mangosteen juice ask me is:

Is Xango safe for kids?

Well, a food, a fruit cocktail with natural sugars, it's safe for almost anybody, irrespective of age. However, there are some very rare individuals, who may find that they're allergic to one or several of Xango's ingredients.

The recommended Xango consumption for for children is:

Infants, once fruit is introduced: 1 tablespoon a day. Obviously, monitor this very closely, as you would for any change in diet for a young 'un.

Kids under 6: 1/4 adult dosage

Kids 6-12: 1/2 adult dosage

Yvonne Immerzeel
www.mangosteensworld.com

Glimpse European Message from Brian Gallacher

More info?

Feel free to contact me!

Yvonne Immerzeel

Rui Ludovino from Judo Champion to XanGo Superstar

When it came to locating Rui Ludovino at last year’s Convention in Salt Lake City, it wasn’t very hard to spot him: he was the only sharp-dressed Distributor in the lobby of the Salt Palace wearing the flag of Portugal like it was Superman’s cape.

Originally from that beautiful country but now living in Malaysia, Rui has climbed the ranks fairly quickly while in Kuala Lumpur. Now one of the country’s newest Premiers, his eyes are firmly set on bigger things. For now, though? It’s that lofty 100K ranking. He even had four 20Ks with him at Convention that he believes will allow that kind of magic to take place.

“In Judo, there was just one No. 1. When we’re here [in XanGo], everybody wins,” he says. “This is my kind of game. This makes me happy and comfortable.”

A former engineer and Judo champion (!), joining XanGo has allowed him to tackle his passion for traveling while simultaneously working his budding business. After Malaysia, he has plans set in motion to move to Brazil for a stint and then off to Europe after that. He’s in the process of planting seeds so to speak, he says, that will double and triple XanGo awareness worldwide.

As for XanGo he’s in it for the challenge, for the ability he has to move to the next level, provided he pushes himself hard enough.

“In Judo, there was just one No. 1. When we’re here [in XanGo], everybody wins,” he says. “This is my kind of game. This makes me happy and comfortable.”

Rui admits that the direct selling concept alone kept him up at night when he first learned about it. He continues to be restless about pushing forward. And, as his business grows, his goals do as well.

“My initial goal was to hit 200K. Now I am completely certain I will be 500K. This is not a dream, either. I will accomplish that.”

What is your goal in life?

Yvonne Immerzeel
06-52328269

www.mangosteensworld.com
info@mangosteensworld.com

Direct Selling Icon Doug Wead Joins XanGo

I am pleased to announce that direct selling icon, former presidential advisor, philanthropist and motivational speaker Doug Wead has officially joined XanGo as a full-time consultant. He brings to us his incomparable experience in direct selling, having been a top distributor at another direct selling company for the past 30 years. He previously served as special assistant to the president in the George H.W. Bush White House.

Doug has known our Founders for many years and has followed XanGo’s development with great interest. He says now is the right time to join XanGo due to our Founders’ strategic vision and “commitment to make success obtainable to the average man and woman.” This new partnership is yet another great reason to be excited about XanGo’s future.

His passion for the direct sales industry and his past track record as one of the industry’s most successful distributors make him an extraordinary leader and coach. He will serve as a consultant on Distributor relations initiatives, speak at meetings and serve as an elite coach for top XanGo Distributors. His unique accomplishments will be invaluable to our company and Distributor force as we continue to pursue our global growth strategy.

Even more reason to join our great company!

Yvonne Immerzeel
+31 6 52328269

www.mangosteensworld.com
info@mangosteensworld.com

21 Day Mangosteen Natural Cancer Remedies Challenge

21-DAY CANCER CHALLENGE

Many of our day to day customers ask us if it’s really true that

- XanGo Mangosteen Juice can fight cancer?

- Can Mangosteen juice prevent cancer?

- Can Mangosteen Juice kill cancer?

- How can it be that so many people hve great results with mangosteen juice fighting cancer, diabetes, arthritis or other diseases?

- Is 1 bottle of Mangosteen juice really safe to drink?

- Are there any medical facts that mangosteen / xanthones fight cancer?

To all these questions all we can answer is that all results we have with mangosteen juice in regards to treating illneses or diseases are based on personal experiences. There is no guarantee that only becasue one person has had great results with his health problem that it will help other individuals facing the same health challenge. There is also no guarantee that if a person has a great result it will last forever. What we do know is that we have thousands of great testimonials around the world and that if you have some serious health problem and you start drinking mangosteen juice as described in this post you willeither see/ feel a dramatic change within 21 days or not. If nothing is happening within 21 days you can discontinue drinking 1 bottle per day.

Again lets make it clear, there is no guarantee, just hope and thousands of testimonials, thats why we offer a money back guarantee so that you have nothing to lose but only to gain — good health.

The “21-Day Cancer Challenge” proposes that individuals with critical health issues—such as any form of cancer—issue a challenge to their health condition by committing themselves to:

1. Drink 1 whole bottle of Xango juice (about 25 oz. or 750ml) per day for 21 days

2. PLUS about a gallon (3,8 liter) of distilled or purified water.

The “21-Day Challenge” proposes that individuals who have critical health problems — just about any form of cancer — issue a challenge to their health condition by committing themselves to drink an entire 25 oz. bottle of Xango juice each day for a period of 21 days, **PLUS** drinking at least one gallon (3,8 liter) of pure water—such as spring or distilled water—along with the juice. The 4 to 6 hour half-life of Xango Mangosteen juice in the body would suggest that the consumption of both juice and water be spread out somewhat evenly throughout the 24 hours.

This is important in order to flush the toxins from the body. The only probable uncomfortable thing about it is the need to go to a toilet many times!

**NOTE: It is essential that the recommended amount of water be consumed along with the juice. As the Xango juice is consumed, the cells begin to function normally to clear and release toxins into the blood stream—and these toxins must be eliminated from the body. The rule of thumb for water consumption is 1/2 ounce or 15 ml for every pound (0,45 kg) of body weight for those who are sedentary, or 2/3 ounce 0r 20 ml for every pound (0,45) of body weight for those who are active. For example, if you weight 100 pounds (45 kg) and are not active you would drink 50 ounces (1,5 liter) of water.

To make sure you are drinking all the water you need, find a large pitcher and fill it in the morning, making sure to consume all of the water before evening (refilled as necessary). Otherwise, you will think you’ve had enough water, but in fact, that is seldom the case!

(If you are unable to drink the required water, it is better to use less Xango juice)

Recommended intake per day:

BREAKFAST

20 min before breakfast:

shake the bottle to blend the settled particles of fruit
drink 1/3 bottle Xango juice
NO distilled water consumed until right before lunch

LUNCH
30 min before lunch:

shake the bottle to blend the settled particles of fruit
drink 1/3 gallon distilled water
10 min later
drink 1/3 bottle of Xango juice
20 min later
eat & enjoy lunch!

DINNER
30 min before dinner:

shake the bottle to blend the settled particles of fruit
drink 1/3 gallon distilled water
10 min later
drink 1/3 bottle of mangosteen juice
20 min later
eat & enjoy dinner!

Drink the remaining 1/3 gallon distilled water
spread out over the rest of the day.

NOTE: Information herein is NOT intended to be taken as medical advice. No therapeutic or medical claims are either implied or made. DO NOT ALTER ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR THE USE OF MEDICATIONS, WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF YOUR MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER. FDA regulations prohibit the use of therapeutic or medical claims in conjunction with the sale of any product not approved by the FDA.

Your total cost for 5 cases (20 bottles), tax & shipping = 483 euro

You save 267 euro off the retail price!

Give it a try! You have nothing to loose but so much to gain.

Yvonne Immerzeel
+31 6 52328269

www.mangosteensworld.com
info@mangosteensworld.com

Possible Mangosteen Side Effects

Possible Side Effects

Mangosteen may cause some side effects in hyper-sensitive individuals, including those who have allergies to fruits.

Additionally, some Mangosteen products in the market include extracts from other fruits that also may cause allergic reactions or side effects.

Allergic reactions like headaches, itchy skin rashes and minor or transient joint pains are possible. The reported allergic reactions from Mangosteen, though, do not involve respiratory problems or life-threatening situations.

Loose Stools or Constipation

Those who begin their supplementation with servings of more than one ounce of Mangosteen supplement may experience temporary loose stools.

Also, in the constipation-predominant type of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS),
and in diabetic patients diagnosed with gastroparesis complication, more than
one ounce a day may worsen the constipation.

In these instances, reducing the servings will likely solve the problem.

Polycythemia Rubra Vera

Mangosteen may increase red cell mass and therefore should not be used by people diagnosed with polycythemia rubra vera. In some instances, this may be done with proper administration and testing.

Food and Drug Interactions

Some fruits and foods are known to affect the mode of action and efficacy of certain drugs.

For example, large quantities of grapefruit juice can affect the blood levels of some drugs (e.g., lipid-lowering drugs) and may alter these drugs' effects in the body.

Also, certain foods can either speed up or slow down the liver's drug-detoxification activity when these foods also affect the elements of the P450 enzyme system involved in the drug-detoxification process. There is no precise information yet on how the Mangosteen may affect the P450 enzyme system.

As of this writing, there has not been any reported adverse food-drug interactions with the Mangosteen despite its use by thousands of people using a wide variety of commonly prescribed drugs.

Although this is not to be taken to mean that food-drug interactions do not
exist, a level of confidence continues to be established as far as the the fruit is concerned.

Coumadin Users

Foods that contain vitamin K can affect coumadin blood levels. In his book, "Mangosteen: The X-Factor"*, Dr. J. Frederic Templeman suggests that coumadin users drink the juice "at the dose they intend to consume daily and, after 3 days of use at this level, to go into the doctor's office to have a finger-prick check of the coumadin's effect."

He says that many consumers on coumadin use the mangosteen supplement safely, and that he has "not received a documented report of coumadin problems where the supplement appeared to be the culprit."

Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs

Some cancer chemotherapy drugs' mode of action depends on the production of free radicals to destroy tumors. Because mangosteen contains powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals, it would be wise to ask the pharmacist or consult the Physician's Desk Reference on the Internet on the mode of action of any particular cancer chemotherapy drug.

If the mode of action of a chemotherapy drug has nothing to do with the production of free radicals, such that Mangosteen's powerful antioxidants will not interfere with the drug's mode of action, then it may be wise to consider the highly beneficial effects the fruit can provide cancer chemotherapy patients.

Several studies proved that high regular doses of antioxidants, such as those available from the Mangosteen, clearly suppressed cancerous cell growth.

Summary of Mangosteen Side Effects

So who should take some precautions because of some potential Mangosteen side effects or allergic reactions?

Individuals with allergies to fruits, polycythemia rubra vera patients, coumadin users, or cancer patients taking chemotherapy drugs whose efficacy relies on the production of free radicals, are some of the known caveats.

Doctors' Choice!

Dr. Templeman speaks!

Dr. Templeman is a primary care physician with 20 years experience. He is board certified in both the United States and Canada. I have been using a Mangosteen functional beverage with my patients long enough to draw valid clinical conclusions about its effectiveness in many medical conditions. Initially, I used it as a fallback product only when the regular medicines I prescribed proved ineffectual. I now use it as a first-line therapy in a wide range of conditions because it has, in my experience, proven to be as efficacious or more efficacious than the prescription medicine I used to prescribe for numerous disease states. My logic for using Mangosteen extract rather than a drug is relatively simple. All drugs are potentially dangerous. There is no safe drug. For example, in recent study, 1 read that 11 commonly prescribed drugs would prove fatal to a two year old child if simply one dose for an adult were ingested. Food, by comparison, is absolutely safe. It also has 1 legitimate use other than simply to provide energy and nutrition. Food can, and should be used, to modulate body functions. After all, Hippocrates, centuries ago, said: "Let food be your medicine..."

I use Mangosteen Juice as a first-line therapy in the following conditions:
• GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)
• Asid dyspepsia or gastritis
• Hiatal hernia
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Fatigue or low energy states
• Mild depression or dysthymia
• Mild to moderate anxiety
• Mild to moderate asthma
• Irritable bowel disease (diarrheal type)
• Recurrent urinary tract infection in the elderly
• Diverticulitis
• Sleep disorders
• Allergic rhinitis
• Neurodermatitis
• Eczema
• Seborrhea
• Otitis externa (with a gauze wick in the ear canal)
• Muscle or joint pain without evidence of arthritis

Mangosteen used as an Adjunctive Therapy
"If you agree that disease can be viewed as an imbalance in bodily function, as a disturbance of the organism's homeostasis, then foods that have been shown to regulate those disordered functions would be indicated as appropriate intervention in disease."

Mangosteen Juice is used as an adjunctive therapy in the following conditions
• Rheumatic disease
• Degenerative disc disease
• Lupus erythematosis
• Chronic pain (including sciatica and radicular syndromes)
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Migraine headache
• Stomach and duodenal ulcers
• Diabetes
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Moderate to severe depression
• Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease and hypertension
• Post menopausal mood disorder and PMS
• Viral infections
• Bacteria infections
• Aphtous ulcers of the mouth
• Fungal infections
• Hemorrhoids (used with gauze patches topically)
• Psoriasis
• Severe allergic reactions

Additional Observations on the Use of Mangosteen
I am well aware that many conditions are unsatisfactorily treated with prescription drugs. Whether doctors are prepared to admit this to their patients or not, they know it to be true. Because I am not a naturopath and well versed in the use of a broad range of natural remedies, before a commercial Mangosteen preparation was available, I had few alternatives to prescription drugs as far as complementary prescribing was concerned.

I cannot express the relief I feel, as a physician, knowing that there is a safe, efficacious, natural alternative. I can use in the conditions I have listed. It may be helpful for those reading this piece to also have a list of some of the prescriptions and over the counter drugs that I have discontinued in my patients when the Mangosteen extract has equaled or outperformed them. My purpose in setting out these lists is to allow patients to evaluate for themselves whether pharmaceuticals or phytoceuticals should be used to treat their conditions. The basic question I ask is this:
"Why would anyone even use a drug to obtain some effect that can be found in a food?" Mangosteen is a food. It is found in a commercially available beverage that has produced therapeutic effects in my patients (without the side-effects of drugs) that rival what drugs can do. Do not stop your medications but add the Mangosteen to your meds.

We have not seen food-drug interactions with this product. When you have used the Mangosteen for a reasonable period of time (1 - 2 months), go to your doctor and tell him what you've experienced and ask him to redo blood tests etc... to determine what effect the Mangosteen has had. Then, with his collaboration, reduce or stop the medications that the Mangosteen has made unnecessary. You'll be surprised with the benefits it can provide in Chronic illness at doses of one to two ounces before meals, ideally three times daily. For prevention, one ounce a day is adequate.

Mangosteen equals or out performs the following prescriptionsand over-the-counter drugs
• Nexium, Prevacid Aciphex and other proton pump inhibitors
• Zantac, Pepcid and other H2 blockers
• Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin, Clarinex and other antihistamines
• Singulair
• Prednisone
• Lotrisone, Topicort, Cutivate, and other topical corticosteroids used for skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea.)
• Valium, Xanax, and other minor tranquilizers.
• Tegretol, Neurontin and other anti-epileptic drugs when used for chronic pain relief.
• Anusol and other hemorrhoid preparations
• Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro and other antidepressants when used for dysthymic and anxiety states.
• Vicodin, Percocet, Duragesic patches, Methadone and other narcotics used for chronic pain control.
• Celebrex, Vioxx, Bextra, Naproxen, Arthrotec, Ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatories used for musculo-skeletal pain and inflammation control or menstrual pain.
• Ultram, Talwin, and other non-opiod pain preparations.
• Midrin. Floricet, Imitrex, Amerge, Maxalt, Zomig and other seretonergic migraine headache preparations.
• Lipitor, Zocor, Pravacol and other lipid-lowering agents
• Valtrex for herpes infections.
• Aricept, Cognex and other Alzheimer's preparations

An Amazing Testimonial About the Mangosteen!

Mangosteen Juice...Dr. Oz recomends this on Oprah

Hi everyone!

Its a long story, my friend introduced me to Mangosteen Juice a month ago and I haven't stopped since.

The energy is amazing! I feel so good, I want to shout from the roof top, "You have to try this!"

My husbands hands have cracked and bled for five years. He has tried every cream on the market, been to several doctors with no results. Well for three weeks now NO CRACKS ! NO BLEEDING! First time in five years!

We have only drinking Mangosteen Juice for one month and already I can't believe the improvements in our bodies.

When I signed up I was just going to try the juice but in the process all my family and friends want to try it now and I can't keep enough in the house. After two weeks we recieved a check already. I feel on top of the world!

I'm so grateful that in someway God has given me this gift to share with all I love.

My Mom who is 82 says she gets out of bed easier and with no pain, I say Thank you God!

My friend Pam says she first noticed she could get out of bed by herself usually she has to get her husband to help her. She can get down on the floor now and get back up without having to crawl to something to get up.

I could go on and on . My point is I'm so thankful!

You can check out the web page at:

www.mangosteensworld.com

Right now is your tomorrow...Catch the magic moment and make it happen...Do it right NOW!!!

Don't wait and check it out yourself!

Questions?

info@mangosteensworld.com

Cheers,

Yvonne Immerzeel

G. Mangostana - Commentary on the Mangosteen

G. Mangostana - Commentary on the Mangosteen
2009-04-16 - David A. Morton, Ph.D.
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Much has been written about the mangosteen fruit in the past few years. In fact, one could argue that much has been written over the past few hundred years, both from a traditional medicine and scientific perspective. Recently, a sincere, yet, I believe, possibly inaccurate article was published discussing the mangosteen fruit. The author stated that mangosteen had limited medicinal qualities, and he generally criticized commercial mangosteen products. The following commentary attempts to address some of the opinions expressed in the article, “Beyond the Mangosteen: A Future Full of Color.”

The author incorrectly stated that there are, “limited medicinal qualities” in the mangosteen fruit. Medicinal benefits of mangosteen date back hundreds of years with the oldest recorded documentation derived from the Ming Dynasty in China (1368-1644 A.D).[1] Over succeeding centuries, the medicinal uses of the mangosteen rind are chronicled in traditional texts all over South East Asia. For example:
• Thailand. Treat diarrhea, dysentery, skin infections and eczema.[2]
• India. Treat chronic dysentery, diarrhea, other gastrointestinal problems, gout, fevers and urinary infections.[3]
• Philippines. Treat fevers, thrush, diarrhea, dysentery and urinary disorders.[4]
• Malaysia. Treat stomach ache and diarrhea.[5]
• China. Treat bowel complaints.[6]

As recent as 1932 the use of a mangosteen preparation was used to treat dysentery in hospitals in Singapore.[7] The mangosteen has been used the same way (rind or whole fruit), for the same purposes (inflammatory and infectious conditions) by traditional healers all across South East Asia. The mangosteen is not a new medicinal botanical; it is simply new to us.

The author of the aforementioned article stated that, “the rind possess a great diversity of complex organic chemicals, amongst which are tannic acid and xanthones.” In addition to the tannic acid and xanthones the mangosteen fruit and rind includes proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, catechins, and polysaccharides. The author argues that, “xanthones comprise much of the promotional claims pertaining to the alleged historical medicinal uses but it may be the tannic acid which explains why it has been used almost exclusively as an astringent and aid in controlling dysentery.” Mangosteen possesses tannins and the tannins most likely contribute to its effective treatment of dysentery. However, if tannins are the only biologically active mangosteen constituent, why are scientists focused on studying xanthones and their effects on disease instead of tannins? For example, there are over 20 papers published on the anti-microbial effect of mangosteen xanthones and no papers published on mangosteen tannins. It seems that scientists from Thailand, India and Japan studying mangosteen understand that there is more to the medicinal benefits of the mangosteen than its “tannins”. It should be noted that the mangosteen rind possesses a higher concentration of xanthones than the white, inner fruit. One researcher stated that the mangosteen and its xanthones merits consideration for its, “therapeutic and chronic disease prevention potential and mechanism.”[8]

Currently, there are over 100 papers published on the medicinal benefits of the mangosteen fruit. The majority of these papers are in-vitro or in-vivo animal models. The research is sound but relatively recent given that the majority of these papers were published in the last few decades. Therefore, there is still much work to be done. Some of the research being conducted on the mangosteen fruit and its derivatives include:
• Inflammation. Scientists have used a variety of models to study the anti-inflammatory properties of mangosteen such as induced arthritis[9], acne[10], histamine[11] and prostaglandin inhibition[12]. There are over a dozen published scientific articles on the anti-inflammatory properties of the mangosteen.
• Antioxidant. Over 15 journal articles published on the antioxidant properties of mangosteen and its constituents.[13]
• Antimicrobial. Over 20 papers published on antimicrobial properties.[14]
• Anti-tumor. Over a dozen papers published on antitumor properties.[15]
• Protective effects of the skin properties[17]

In addition, the author criticized commercial nutritional product companies, which market mangosteen beverages containing the entire mangosteen fruit (rind and pulp). One commercial mangosteen company, XanGo LLC, recently reported the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study which they commissioned. The study, conducted by Medicus Research, a respected third-party research organization located in Northridge, Calif., examined inflammatory and antioxidant markers in obese patients during an 8-week period. The results demonstrated high levels of antioxidant derivatives in the blood and lowering of blood inflammatory markers (such as C-reactive protein). This study demonstrates that commercial mangosteen companies are adding to the “body of knowledge” and further validates the continued use and study of the whole mangosteen fruit.

As the mangosteen continues to find a greater place in the scientific laboratory and our daily diets, there will be more debate about its health benefits. As an advocate for mangosteen and other natural products I welcome that debate, inasmuch as the free exchange of ideas leads to greater discovery and is based upon reliable facts. Good science stands the test of time. The mangosteen has stood this test of time through traditional medicine and is continuing to be validated through scientific investigation.

Endnotes
1. Benemerito, A.N., The Garcinia of South China (Guttiferae). Lingnan Sci. Journ., 1936. 15: p. 57-66.
2. Saralamp, P., et al., Medicinal Plants in Thailand. 1996, Bangkok: Siambooks and Publications.
3. Waring, E.J., Pharmacopeia of India. 1868, London: W. H. Allen & Co., 13, WaterlooPlace, Publishers to the India Office. 503.
4. Pardo De Tavera, T., The Medicinal Plants of the Phillipines. 1901, Philadelphia: Blakiston's Son & Co.
5. Krishnapilly, B., M. Marzalina, and M. Hairs, Seeds and fruits of some common tropical species used as medicine by folk healers. Bulletin FRIM, 1993. 3(2): p. 9-11
6. Murrah, et al., Historical and Descriptive Account of China. 1836, London: Oliver & Boyd, Tweeddale Court and Simpkin, Marshall & Co.
7. Garnett, M. and S. Sturton, G. mangostana in the treatment of amoebic dysentery. Chiness Med J 1932. 46(10): p. 969-973
8. Fu, C., et al., Oligomeric proanthocyanidins from mangosteen pericarps. J Agric Food Chem, 2007. 55(19): p. 7689-94.
9. Nakatani, K., et al., gamma-Mangostin inhibits inhibitor-kappaB kinase activity and decreases lipopolysaccharide-induced cyclooxygenase-2 gene expression in C6 rat glioma cells. Mol Pharmacol, 2004. 66(3): p. 667-74.
10. Chomnawang, M., et al., Effect of Garcinia mangostana on inflammation caused by Propionibacterium acnes. Fitoterapia, 2007. 78(6): p. 401-8.
11. Nakatani, K., et al., Inhibitions of histamine release and prostaglandin E2 synthesis by mangosteen, a Thai medicinal plant. Biol Pharm Bull, 2002. 25(9): p. 1137-1141.
12. Nakatani, K., et al., Inhibition of cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin E2 synthesis by gamma-mangostin, a xanthone derivative in mangosteen, in C6 rat glioma cells. Biochem Pharmacol, 2002. 63(1): p. 73-79.
13. Jung HA, et al., Antioxidant xanthones from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana (Mangosteen). J Agric Food Chem, 2006. 54(6): p. 2077-82.
14. Sakagami, Y., et al., Antibacterial activity of alpha-mangostin against vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE) and synergism with antibiotics. Phytomedicine, 2005. 12(3): p. 203-8.
15. Ho, C., Y. Huang, and C. Chen, Garcinone E, a xanthone derivative, has potent cytotoxic effect against hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines. Planta Med, 2002. 68(11): p. 975-979.
16. Gopalakrishnan, G., B. Banumathi, and G. Suresh, Evaluation of the antifungal activity of natural xanthones from Garcinia mangostana and their synthetic derivatives. J Nat Prod, 1997. 60(5): p. 519-524.
17. Hsu, J., G. Skover, and M. Goldman, Evaluating the efficacy in improving facial photodamage with a mixture of topical antioxidants. J Drugs Dermatol, 2007. 6(11): p. 1141-8.

Dr. Morton is an advocate for natural products and an internationally recognized author and lecturer on the history and scientific investigation of the mangosteen fruit.

Dr. Oz Suggests Mangosteen

Dr. Mehmet Oz (born June 11, 1960) is a cardiothoracic surgeon and an award-winning author. He is a Turkish descendant. He became famous for his frequent appearances on The Oprah.

He is a Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the Heart Assist Device Program and is a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and healthcare policy. He has authored more than 350 original publications, book chapters, abstracts, and books and has received several patents.

Dr. Oz is the Founder and Chairman of HealthCorps a non-profit organization that pays a small stipend to recent college graduates to spend two years in high schools mentoring students about health, nutrition, and fitness.



Dr. Oz is the author of the award-winning book, Healing from the Heart and his third book, written with Dr. Michael Roizen, is YOU: The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger was released in May 2005 and was listed on The New York Times Bestseller List. His most recent book is YOU: Staying Young, also written with Dr. Roizen.






The following are snapshots from his latest writing:

Sorry the images are quite small.. ^_^ But the last image clearly gives a thumbs up to... Exercise, Quality Sleep, Vitamins ABCD(3)E, MANGOSTEEN and other natural nutrients. =) And XanGo is THE ORIGINAL, and THE FIRST mangosteen juice in the world! It's the only product that uses the whole fruit in its formulation - and it's patented! :) So why settle for less when you can have the best?

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MRSA and Mangosteen Juice in Michigan newspaper

This is a story published in a newspaper. It is quite a long story so hang in there! When you are half way through it will tell you very important stuff about the mangosteen. Dr. Tootly is being interviewed about Xanthones and someone who survived the MRSA using Mangosteenjuice.



By RANDAL YAKEY
Of The Oakland Press
PUBLISHED: Sunday, November 11, 2007


Jennifer Frescura of Highland Township wonders if the staph infection that almost killed her will cause her daughter irreparable harm. She's had 12 infections, and the problem never seems to leave her family alone.

"I couldn't get out of bed. I had to have surgery twice. I'm scarred all over," Frescura said. "My husband had his last episode a month and a half ago. I think it's still in our home."

Frescura's 8-year-old daughter, Lindsey, was diagnosed with the MRSA infection earlier this year.

"I think she got it from me," said Frescura, a registered nurse. Her daughter continues to be monitored for new outbreaks.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, which are potentially deadly, are now responsible for an estimated 12 million outpatient visits each year for skin infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC says most MRSA cases are contracted in hospital settings. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that MRSA infections are more common, both in and out of hospitals, than experts had once thought. More people died in 2005 from MRSA infections in the United States than from AIDS, the journal noted.

In Oakland County, a student in South Lyon was recently diagnosed with MRSA. A Southfield student and a student from Rochester Hills also were reported to have contracted staph infections. Ten football players from Troy High School received medical treatment, though just one was confirmed to have a staph infection. After the staph infections were reported, school districts rushed to bring in cleaning crews to scrub the walls and furniture.

"They need to test each student and not just clean the schools and throw the kids back in," Frescura said. "The infection could still be in a child's nose. They can clean the school all they want, but a child could bring it in with them the very next day."

In the JAMA study, researchers found that 58.4 percent of MRSA infections from July 2004 through December 2005 were found in community health care settings; 26.6 percent were in hospitals; 13.7 percent were infections not associated with health care facilities; and 1.3 percent could not be classified.

"This is something that you can get anywhere anytime," Frescura said. "It going to be a bigger epidemic."

The CDC already has deemed the MRSA outbreak an "epidemic" in portions of the country.

Jeff Hageman, an epidemiologist in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion for the CDC, blamed the increase on rising numbers of infections -- a trend that probably has been under way for several years -- and greater awareness of the problem.

"MRSA is epidemic in some regions of the country," he said. "The highest rates are in the Southern parts of the U.S., including Atlanta, Los Angeles and Texas. We first began noticing MRSA in 1999, when there were four child deaths in Minnesota and North Dakota."

Frescura said it started for her family last year, at the end of June. "It was on one of my husband, Richard's, legs," she said. "By the end of June, I got an abscess. It was drained but not (tested to see what it was). I have had MRSA 12 times in 12 different areas since June of '06, and have been on any number of antibiotics. My husband has had it five times and my daughter has had it once.

"I still can't get rid of it," Frescura continued. "All I have to do is cut myself or damage my skin in any way, and it will show up again. I had to go to a clinic every day for two months to take an IV, and it still didn't take it away."

Frescura said she went from doctor to doctor to find out what she had and none could help her until, finally, an infectious disease specialist diagnosed her with MRSA.

"They just said no and that it wasn't a big anything but a mild infection," Frescura said. "I ended up with a bone infection and thought I was going to die."

The CDC admitted it did not know exactly why some of the infections progress into a life-threatening disease.

"My doctor said my form is so aggressive that they don't know if they'll ever be able to get it under control," Frescura said. "I have the community MRSA. I really don't know where we I got it. I could have picked it up in the grocery store standing in line. Mine is much more severe than my husband."

Enter the superjuiceThailand, the Moluccas and the Sunda Islands are home to a plant that some claim has an effect on MRSA.

The mangosteen fruit tree -- Garcinia mangostana -- produces a purple fruit with white sections inside that peel much like a tangerine. The tree is small and takes seven to 10 years to start bearing fruit, but can reach heights of about 30 feet. The mangosteen is not a mango.

Carl Knaus, 65, owner of a Milford-based advertising agency, said the fruit of the mangosteen tree helped dissipate his MRSA infection. "I'm not a kook," Knaus said. "I know it doesn't sound right, but I tested myself three different times and it works. The company wanted me to sell this stuff but I told them I couldn't because it's too important and there would be a credibility issue."

Knaus said he is making no money off any mangosteen juice product. "I contracted MRSA and wound up in Huron Valley Hospital," Knaus said. "The next thing I know, I was in the hospital to have surgery done to get rid of this thing. They told me it was MRSA and it didn't respond to antibiotics. I went to outpatient and I had this IV stuck in me for 10 days.

"At one point, the doctor pulled me aside and said I need to take these high-powered pills and if I didn't the MRSA was going to come back," Knaus said.

Knaus said he is anti-drug and didn't want to take the drug prescribed to him by his doctors. He turned to the mangosteen juice instead. "I bought one bottle for about $40," Knaus said. "I took 9 ounces a day and (the infection) started to shrink. I ran out and got two more bottles, and after seven days it was gone. Everybody is telling me this MRSA is resistant and this juice makes it go away."

Dr. Amod Tootla practices general surgery in Bloomfield Hills, Grand Blanc and Rochester Hills and has been in the profession for 45 years. Tootla said the fruit of the mangosteen has been used as a folk medicine for years and, though he's careful not to call it a cure, he believes the mangosteen fruit can be beneficial to those with MRSA. "The Western societies have paid little attention to folk medicines," Tootla said.

Tootla said key active ingredients called xanthones are found in mangosteen juice. Xanthones are biologically active chemicals found in a few tropical plants. Current research on xanthones suggests they are beneficial in helping fight many conditions including allergies; microbial, fungus and viral infections; high cholesterol; inflammation; skin disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; and fatigue, Tootla said.

Tootla said xanthones have been found to support and enhance the body's immune system, and exhibit strong antioxidant activity. "I'm not saying we don't need drugs. We do," Tootla said. "We should look at all our alternatives."

Tootla said there also needs to be studies on the mangosteen plant. Tootla said there have been studies on the mangosteen fruit in Southeast Asia, but it has not been extensively studied in the United States.

"There have been a lot of studies on this, but in Japan, India, Indonesia, Thailand," Tootla said. "There are a lot of natural things that can benefit but in the Western world we ignore them."

Dr. Michael Seidman, medical director of the Henry Ford Center for Integrative Medicine in Novi, said one must be "very careful" in making any kind of claim about the beneficial effects of the mangosteen fruit. "Mangosteen is a fruit and it has a great deal of xanthones, which have antioxidant properties that may have some antibacterial properties," Seidman agreed. But he noted there have not been any scientific studies to show that mangosteen cures anything.

"Is it possible that mangosteen cured MRSA? Probably not," Seidman said. "Is it possible that the ingredients in mangosteen can help fire up their immune system so people don't die or something? My answer is sure, it's possible."

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