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  • Posted By: tinskeeper @ 08/06/2008 1:08:10 PM

    I started drinking MV in November last year, and I must say I jumped on the band wagon myself. I got my husband and my family to try it, but here I am 9 months later, and I am the only one of my family still on it (only because I had a surplus of stock-alas I am down to my last 3 bottles). I definately feel a benefit, but it really did nothing for my family, and for my husband and mother-in-law the juice gave them extreme cramps. I started researching what was out there in comparble products and found that you don't have to pay big money or become a seller for discounts to reap a benefit that only works on some people. After switching out the MV juice for another product, I found that there is no difference in the way I felt on MV than this other product. After depleting my MV stock I will not be paying the huge price any longer. Just a side note, after getting overflowed with stock I became an inactive seller and I can say I will not go back. Not because I had problems with the company at all, but more that I just sold out to a product that works just as well and is nicer to my wallet.

    • Posted By: Shelly2 @ 08/06/2008 1:22:52 PM

      Question to tinskeeper -- what is the other product you use?

  • Posted By: gymrat @ 08/06/2008 1:16:20 PM

    Doohickies...I think the American Cancer Sociey recommends 5-7 servings of FRUIT a day, not chocolate

    • Posted By: GetYourFactsRight @ 08/06/2008 1:22:41 PM

      Crap,now you tell me.... I wonder if Piggly Wiggly gives refunds on chocolate bars?? :)

  • Posted By: teamjoe @ 08/06/2008 1:22:24 PM

    People, understand that in any profession the money goes to the person who is the best, the one at the top. If a person gives up, that person is destined to fail. History is filled with stories of how the successful never gave up. Success is attained by the one who make a decision to change the way they think. According to Kiyosaki, the only thing that separates the successful from others is the way they think. Let's face it, we are all on a system, whether it is the success books and CD's that we listen to and read in our business, or mainstream TV and radio, we all get inputs. Your success will be measured by the inputs you take in. You have to make the decision for yourself. The question you have to ask is, will reading Kiyosaki or Paul Zane Pilzer move me closer to my goals and dreams, or will I become more successful watching wrestling or listening to Stern. Quit begrudging people their success, contrary to what most people think, home-based businesses are going to create the bulk of the wealth in the coming years. You would have to read Pilzer to get that info, you won't hear it on on TV or radio. Let me help you out....Pick up the "Cashflow Quadrant" by Kiyosaki and "The Next Millionaires" by Pilzer and see what the experts have to say about what you are trashing.

  • Posted By: DarbyCrash @ 08/06/2008 12:55:01 PM

    It is really sad that in today's day and age people are still so desperate to believe in something...whether it be the next snake oil "Mona Vie," the guiding hand of God, or whatever it is that people must believe in to get them through the day. It is the arrogance of man to dissect, label, justify, and explain that brings chaos and confusion to this world. You all need to take a step back, swallow your pride, and admit that you have been conned like so many before you. Believe me it will be a cathartic experience???one in which you will thank yourself for.

    • Posted By: Hanfrank @ 08/06/2008 1:21:13 PM

      Enter Your Comment I really will be praying for you. You sound as if you are in fact the wisest person in the world who knows everything. Again I would bet the you did no research on the subject but you chose to give us such a wise appraisal of this subject by telling us all that we are poor stupid fools who just do not know anybetter. God Bless You! We all appreciate your concern and comments. Hope you find a happiness soon.......

    • Posted By: MontanaMonaVie @ 08/06/2008 1:09:37 PM

      I can't or won't admit to such a thing. I am so sorry that your view is so jaded that the thought of something actually doing what it says has you cowering in the corner. Have you tried it? Have you looked at what is in MonaVie and looked up each ingrediant to see the benifits it has?

  • Posted By: GetYourFactsRight @ 08/06/2008 1:19:26 PM

    In a perfect world GreenGables is right BUT, and I do mean BUT, virtually no one eats their required daily fruits. A sliced banana on top of your cheerios just doesn???t cut it. And I don't consider the pukey looking babied fruit you purchase at the grocery store to actually be real fruit. That processed and coddled stuff is mostly filler with very little nutrition. At least the Acai in MonaVie is wild, not processed, not organic, not protected by humans, but WILD. Even organic fruits are sickly little pieces of nothingness other than they don't spray them with pesticide. Otherwise they are like any other store bought fruits that are still babied and coddled and protected in manmade fields and groves, but that's another long post. Check out the price of raw Acai some time; look for product with at least 14% or more solids, not the cheap crap that everyone else uses which are muchhhh cheaper and only 2-4% solids. At least Customers and Distributors that are drinking MonaVie are doing something to improve their personal health. That???s more than I can say for the nay-sayers on this and other blogs. At least MonaVie Distributors are giving others alternative and not just negative comments, most of which are mere fiction and speculation. Nobody is forcing anyone to purchase MonaVie, and if you feel MonaVie is too expensive then go to Walmart and buy the cheap stuff, just make sure get 10 bottles instead of 1 bottle of MonaVie so you can get the same nutritional value.

  • Posted By: pediRN @ 08/06/2008 1:18:22 PM

    I'm a registered nurse, and have MS. My son has asthma. We both take Mona Vie. My MS is in total remission without any meds. (no more avonex!) And my son's asthma is now completely under control, without inhalers or steroids. His pulmonologist released him, and told me to keep giving him the Mona Vie. The results speak for themselves.

  • Posted By: Chilious @ 08/06/2008 1:18:21 PM

    I really love the Mona Vie haters, they're probably selling another competing juice or vitamin product and find themselves wanting. I juice daily with my family along with regular exercise, and I have noticed an incredible boost in my overal health, and yes I exercised prior to using Mona Vie. Taking it for a week or two and waiting for something to happen seems kind of dumb.

    Take the juice for a month, diet and exercise, and then you;ll find yourself wanting to take the juice for the added boost you'll receive through out the day, you'll also notice that when you don't take the juice for a while you'll feel a lack of energy.

  • Posted By: ThePowerOfZrii @ 08/06/2008 1:18:09 PM

    Check out www.powerof7lv.com if you are interested in a drink that has been endorsed and whose company was built by Bill Farley. This drink has no preservatives or additives and is based from the amalaki fruit. I have not had any experience with MonaVie, but at $40 dollars a bottle I can't say that I'd want to.

  • Posted By: twosense @ 08/06/2008 1:18:00 PM

    I've not drank MonaVie but I've had the juice sold at Tullys and vitamin stores. It doesn't do much but tastes good. A friend introduced me to the acai supplement and I've been a devotee ever since. Due to an accident I'm left with head aches, vertigo, depression, etc. brought about by the surgery to my left frontal lobe and using the supplement gives me ability to focus, concentrate. Using it in conjunction with my prescribed medications I do get an energy boost, especially mentally. All my doctors are aware of my taking this supplement and so far it's not posed any health threat. A cure all? Doubtful. A supplement? Definitely.

  • Posted By: MidwestMSmom @ 08/06/2008 1:17:39 PM

    Had not heard of MonaVie before reading this article, but have been drinking Acai juice from my local health food store for about six months. I had swollen glands, but no sign of infection that was detectable by blood work. Antibiotics didn't help the glands, just caused yeast infection on top of them. Looked for something that would cleanse (detoxify) my system without me having to fast. Acai was recommended by a naturopath. within two weeks of starting 8 oz morning and night (not a concentrate) felt 75% better. One month later feel great. No drugs. Just added the juice to normal diet and exercise routine.
    I think there's something to it, at least for me.

  • Posted By: witchr_99 @ 08/06/2008 1:17:22 PM

    Is this the Noni drink of the year? I remember we even had an Olympian (I believe she was on the Women's Hockey Team) who tried to sell Noni Juice in the small, sparsley populated area where I live. Kinda seems to me that was a passing fad. And I'm fairly certain it will be the same with the Mona Vie. It's like the stop-smoking drug Chantix - It worked well for some people (such as myself) and didn't work so well for others. But in the end they are all the same pyramid. And the people at the bottom will wind up with empty hands.

  • Posted By: bigbert @ 08/06/2008 1:17:21 PM

    I did try it. I was given a bottle of Monavie by a friend who claims that she is making alot of money and how wonderful she feels now that she is drinking it. I'm a runner so I was thinking wow this will be great for my running. I took it exactly how she told me two oz in the morning and two and night. I didnt feel a darn thing. She told me it was $40.00 a bottle. The bottle is 25 oz. One would have to be crazy to drink $200.00 worth of the stuff a month.

  • Posted By: rogerthat @ 08/06/2008 1:17:04 PM

    I was very hesitant to enter the fray here, but I can say that I have always been a skeptic. However, if you are interested in real improved health and want to know how antioxidants work on a cellular level, or if you are looking for a business opportunity, then go with a company that can show you the actual clinical trials. Please visit www.sozomax.com/105389. Review Dr. Keller's link, than take it where you want to go. This information can be backed up by clinical trials over an extensive period of time. This is the real deal.

  • Posted By: blogermeister @ 08/06/2008 1:15:34 PM

    Another lead into gold fandango. How amany miracles can there be from something? the benefite are directly realted to sales and not product. I am willing to bet there are other fruits,vegetables out there , more reasonably priced, and easier to get- that do just as much good. Worse comes to worse, i'll stick to V-8 juice and a large helping of fresh fruit.

  • Posted By: gracie1220 @ 08/06/2008 1:14:23 PM

    Acai works primarily for people who have issues with blood sugar levels. In our office 6 of us tried MV. 4 of us used it continually. The effects were amazing. I personally lost cravings for sweets and lost 4lbs in two weeks. One of the girls, who has no health issues, said she felt no difference. I attribute this to the fact that she is already a healthy and fit person. For those with issues like Adrenal Fatigue, insulin resistance, and other ailments, I think Acai has more than proved itself. Monavie isn't the only juice out there, but for some of us it was the kickstart to a better life. We have to remember th

  • Posted By: twosense @ 08/06/2008 1:13:44 PM

    I don't know much about drinking acai juice other than that which is sold in Tully coffee marts but a friend introduced me to the acai supplement and I've been a devotee since. I'd been in an accident whereby I had surgery on my noggin' and have had to deal with the side effects ever since, e.g., head aches, vertigo, depression. Using the supplement, I'm able to focus better and keep my concentration. I'm not sure the FDA has posted any findings on this and it doesn't pose a health threat [to me] and it [seems to] work in harmony with the anti-depressants prescribed by my doctor who is aware I take the supplement. A cure all? Doubtful. A supplement? Definitely.

  • Posted By: jeball @ 08/06/2008 1:13:00 PM

    I'm a healthcare professional and have been drinking MonaVie for 4 months. I'm not on commission, I drink MonaVie and tell friends about it because of my own incredible experience with it. MonaVie is no voo-doo witchcraft or Miracle Cure. It's the vitamins / nutrients / phytonutrients that your body needs and that most of you are not getting in your daily food intake. I personally experienced an amazing boost in energy, sleeping more soundly at night, fewer PMS symptoms, and less joint pain. No one told me before I started drinking MonaVie that all these things would come from drinking the juice. I was expecting to get nutritional benefit that made my body healthier and stronger, the other positives I've gotten from it are what I call postive side effects. It's what has made me a lifetime drinker of MonaVie. If you haven't tried it, then please do so before commenting because you DON'T know what you are talking about,

  • Posted By: janet-castillo @ 08/06/2008 1:12:27 PM

    I'm so glad I ran across your article. I just wish people who make claims and comments, about products and anything for that matter. Would take the time to really do their research. Check into the scientific research done by reputable sources. Personally use the product yourself, you may become a believer or maybe thats what your afraid of. I ,my family and friends personally drink Monavie, and we will continue to drink it for Life. Mainly due to the fact we want to have more control and say over our health. The medical professionals have not been able to help us in the area of nutrition and natural ways to stay healthy. Everything from sustained energy, not jittery like caffeine or energy drinks. To better sleep, clarity of the mind. What prescribed drugs out there can offer something without side effects. This product is for people who like to have the final say on one of the most important areas in their lives. Quality of Life, feeling great and being healthy not sick or in pain. Not to mention how wealthy and Powerful the Pharmaceutical Companies are becoming at the cost of making sick people sicker, no thankyou. We're able to enjoy Life to the fullest. Do yourselves a favor don't just believe everything you hear, check it out for yourself. Use wisdom, be a Leader not a follower. Here's to good Health and Long Life!

  • Posted By: MrLaJolla @ 08/05/2008 12:55:28 PM

    Most of the critics out their are ignorant to what the FDA is pushing down your throats. You are simply being brain washed by an organization that is controlled by lobbiests for the same companies that poison you every day with chemicals in your food that you eat and chemicals to cure illness. Think about it if the FDA is doing such a great job protecting the American people why then has the cancer rate now 1 in 3 and 1
    4 die.

    • Posted By: GreenGables79 @ 08/06/2008 1:11:48 PM

      The cancer rate is high, yes, because the people who WOULD have died from disease have survived thanks to vaccines and better medical condition.

      That darn FDA hasn't come up with a pill for IMMORTALITY yet, so I guess we will end up dying of something! Unless, of course, MonaVie is the answer like the reps claim.

  • Posted By: ltnelson @ 08/03/2008 9:17:48 PM

    The drink is obviously full of stuff that is good for you. It's just the price that is crazy. I will definitely be drinking the stuff - when comparable products are available at Costco and Trader Joe's for reasonable prices.

    Obviously the whole network marketing/ pyramid scheme thing is annoying. Like all such things, people who got in early will make a killing and people who get in late will get the shaft. It doesn't sound like the "buy in" to sell the stuff is all that high though, so no harm, no foul as far as I am concerned.

    I do have two anecdotal stories about this stuff: first, my 74 year old aunt. She was down a few years ago, walking with a cane and barely able to get around. The next year, it was like she had lost 5 years, didn't need a cane - got around great. Sure, people can spontaneously recover and there could be another explanation, but she swears it all happened when she starting drinking this stuff. There was no arguing the change in her health. You can argue about what brought it about.

    The second story was a lady in a pharmacy recently. She was telling everybody how her cholesterol had dropped 200 points. Apparently it had been very high - 400+ Now it was in the low 200's. She said she wasn't taking any cholesterol medication and hadn't particularly changed her exercise habits. She just started with the juice and the next thing she knew, her cholesterol issues were almost gone.

    Again, obviously there is nothing wrong with drinking juice and antioxidants and vitamins and omega-3's and all the rest it claims to have are all good, but 30+ dollars a bottle? come on... Where are all the entrepreneurs that are going to bring this to us for the right price?

    • Posted By: gymrat @ 08/06/2008 1:11:21 PM

      The way monavie processes its acai is uncomparable to a Bj's version or Costco. MV uses all the acai except for the seed. This incluudes the pulp, the juice and the skin where all the nutients are. Hence, you will notice a green oily film which happens to be the omega 3,6, and 9. Other companies remove that "film" thinking it doesnt look appealing to the consumer. MV freeze dries the berry upon picking so that all the nutrients are left intact. And I doubt that the Costco version adds 18 other superfruits into their formula. Nor do I believe that medical doctors and nutrional experts are researching the best fruits for the maximum nutrition output as MV has. The scientific proof of the ORAC value of this drink was proven by using Mona Vie not Costco.

    • Posted By: Drinking&SharingTheJuiceForLife @ 08/04/2008 9:30:11 AM

      There won't be anything comparable because MonaVie has a 'patent pending' process CREATED along side the WORLD LEADING A...Dr Alex Schauss, that preserves 90-100% of the nutrients in the fruits. Will there be other good healthy products out there for you with the Acai in it? Of course!!! But when using the 'Air Dried' or 'Spray Dried' process....only 35-45% of the nutrients are preserved. Are you getting nutrition? Of course. Are you getting MORE in MonaVie...absolutely! Doesn't take rocket science to determine that. This IS the 'PREMIER' Acai blend...nothing compares. As for the PRICE...break it down = $32 at wholesale for one bottle that lasts 1 adult a week = $ 4.57 a DAY since the minimum recommended dosage is just 4 ounces. Look what other crap people are spending $ 4.57 a day on that has no nutritional value to their bodies...coffee, candy bars, burgers, hotdogs, cigarettes, soda etc....
      Its a CHOICE obviously for everyone on whether you value your health enough to pay $ 4.57 a day for you and your families health...again 4 ounces is EQUIVALENT to 9-13 servings of FRUITS & vegetables a day!!

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