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Cheering for Chocolate!

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Sanoviv’s Partners in Health Program spotlights companies who meet Sanoviv standards for health and who are willing to share samples of their products with our guests. Created in 2011 by Sanoviv’s Healthy Stuff Store Manager, Donny Ward, we are expanding our partners in 2012.

“Endangered Species Chocolate” has donated Gluten Free chocolate samples for our guests. Here are some reasons (as if anyone needs a reason to eat chocolate) why their product is so wonderfully healthy and good for the soul.

Benefits for the Body

Endangered Species chocolates are combined with All-Natural and Organic ingredients – leaving no room for artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

With cocoa contents ranging from 70 – 88%, dark chocolates boast a healthful dose of beneficial antioxidants and flavonoids.

The Organic Health line combines exotic, healthful ingredients with premium chocolate to create nutrient-added, smart indulgences.

Benefits for the Soul

Chocolate has been shown to trigger the release of endorphins, the “feel good” chemicals, in the body, creating a sense of calm and euphoria.

Phenyl ethylamine, a substance found in chocolate, stimulates our nervous system – closely mimicking the feelings associated with (sigh) falling in love!

Cousins of caffeine, theobromine and theophylline exist in chocolate but in small amounts. Chocolate is a much weaker stimulant than most people think. In fact, a typical 1.4oz. chocolate bar contains the stimulant equivalent of a cup of decaf coffee.

Our own health can be connected to our compassion and generosity toward others. Feel good about indulging in Endangered Species Chocolate knowing that it helps support sustainable forest farming practices and gives back to conservation organizations

Benefits for the Planet

10% of Endangered Species net profits are donated to non-profit groups that support species and habitat conservation.

All of their chocolate is shade-grown. Shade-grown chocolate supports lush forests and the species that thrive there promoting biodiversity, providing shelter for migratory birds, and combating global warming.

Cacao used to create Endangered Species All-Natural and Organic chocolate products is grown on farm co-ops that foster responsible labor practices, community enrichment and sustainable farming.

For more information on this wonderful company and their products please visit them at www.chocolatebar.com

Be well.

More Partners in Health

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The Healthy Stuff Store at Sanoviv

 

Hello to all!  As you may know from our previous post we at Sanoviv have started a Healthy Stuff Goody Bag program earlier this year involving free sample items and coupons for our guests from some of our favorite companies who offer healthy products. We are very honored to spotlight our newest friends.

If you are gluten sensitive and struggle from day to day to find new options you can enjoy, and even if you are not gluten sensitive, I highly recommend trying these meals from Kettle Cuisine.   I sampled most of them myself and truly enjoyed them.  The three different types of chili were all equally as good as the next.   We also enjoy the Kettle Cuisine blog, found here:  http://blog.kettlecuisine.com/

Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery makes the most popular and tastiest Gluten-Free bread in our local store. They have generously provided us with bread samples for our guests and coupons for our goody bag.

Also participating in our program and one of my favorite companies to work with is Tropical Traditions  for a variety of reasons, not just the valuable coupons they provide to all of our  guests.  Tropical Traditions also provides access to one of the most perfect foods on the planet; Organic Coconut in its many forms is good to eat and cook with.  Organic Coconut is available in Shreds, Flakes, Chips, Coconut Cream Concentrate and hand processed Extra Virgin Organic Coconut oil (we recommend adding a spoonful of this oil to your daily smoothie).   Free Coconut recipes are available on their website www.tropicaltraditions.com
Thank you to all of our Partners in Health.  The next time you are at Sanoviv, please stop by the Healthy Stuff store for a warm hello and personalized recommendations.  For those in-between visit needs (or for those of you who will not be traveling soon to Sanoviv), please check out our online store at www.sanovivstore.com 

~ Donny Ward, Sanoviv Healthy Stuff Store Manager

Win a 32 ounce jar of Tropical Traditions coconut oil!

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Win this gift from Tropical Traditions!

This contest has ended.  Meet our winner here:  http://sanovivblog.com/2011/06/15/we-have-a-winner-2/

You have read about the benefits of coconut oil here:  http://sanovivblog.com/2011/05/19/cuckoo-for-coconut-oil/ and here:  http://sanovivblog.com/2011/03/31/all-about-coconuts/.  You know about the Sanoviv Partners in Wellness program.  Now we are bringing you a healthy gift from our trusted partners at www.tropicaltraditions.com.

Tropical Traditions is the top choice of our Culinary Specialist and Chief of Education, nutritionist Sue Ward.   It is sustainably harvested and processed, full of lauric acid, and does not degenerate when heated – coconut oil is a terrific food!  Now you can try Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil by entering and winning our contest.

How to enter:  Go to the Tropical Traditions website and look through the recipes section.  Post the link to your favorite recipe as a comment on the Sanoviv blog.  For TWO EXTRA ENTRIES, post your favorite recipe using coconut oil as an ingredient. 

Deadline:  June 7, 2011.  Please share this with your friends – the more recipes that are posted, the more knowledge we will all share! 

Have fun – add coconut oil to your diet – and please consider www.tropicaltraditions.com when you are purchasing this healthy food.

*All comments on the Sanoviv blog reflect the views and beliefs of Sanoviv and are not intended in any way to be representations of Tropical Traditions or www.tropicaltraditions.com*

Fundraising with Sanoviv

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Sanoviv's Dr. Isaac Meza reviews diagnostic results with a guest

 

We understand that health care costs* can drastically change your family’s financial picture.  We are delighted to announce a way to partner with Sanoviv to raise funds for you or a loved one dealing with a serious illness. 

Here is how it works:

1)  After you or a loved one has participated in one of our 3 week or longer programs (Neuro Repair, CCSVI/Neuro Repair, or Holistic Oncotherapy), the guest, a member of her or his immediate family, or the guest’s companion contacts Sanoviv Admissions to participate in the fundraising program.

2)  Sanoviv provides you with an Integrative Physical at a 25% discount.  This program must be pre-paid. 

3)  You determine how you want to raise funds using this heavily discounted program.  A raffle works well and with Paypal, people from all over the world may purchase a ticket.  Or you may sell this program to someone who wants to come to Sanoviv at full price, earning you the 25% savings (right now the cost of this program is $4950, 25% of which is more than $1200).

4)  The person who requested the program contacts Sanoviv Admissions with the name and contact info of the person who “won”  – We will take it from there!

*Average day cost in a USA hospital is $8,000, Average day cost at Sanoviv is $1200 – $1500, depending on the program.  See our FAQs for information about possible reimbursement from your insurance company as well as medical loan providers.