EnzymeGenix™ by OvitaminPro.com

So happy to have found this must-have digestive aid! This product was my first review for the BetterGenix line by OvitaminPro. I had been using Apex digestive aids for the past year. While they were working well, I did have to increase the amount I took in order to avoid the heart burn which I had been suffering from for so long. As a result, I began spending more and more as I needed to keep increasing the amount in order to feel good after eating. Apex is wonderful but I was looking for a better way to cut my budget.

I took one EnzymeGenix™ just before breakfast in place of the Apex product I had been taking. I was so happy as I had the same results and did not get heartburn! I took this product just before breakfast for 3 straight mornings = success!

I proceeded to lunch and soon realized I needed to take 2 just before lunch in order to avoid heartburn or reflux. I have a very sensitive stomach so after taking 2 I was pleased to have success with this product!

Dinner was a different story though. I do not know if I did not have as good of a result with dinner because we eat so late, or because I take numerous supplements currently with dinner, but even with taking 3 EnzymeGenix™ I still had a bit of burning in my belly.

I will soon be blood testing and seeing my doctor and hopefully will be taking less supplements at night which will help with heartburn. I will give EnzymeGenix™ another shot at dinner after figuring out why I have trouble avoiding bloating, belching and heartburn lately no matter which digestive aid I take.

This product is dairy free, gluten free, and I like the enteric coating so much better than the capsules I have been taking. I also appreciate that it has calcium as I do not take calcium in any of the other supplements I currently take.

Best part is that I am going to save a ton of money taking this product! I would not promote this product if it did not work. I totally agree that sometimes trying to cut corners you end up wasting money. That is not the case here and you will love not only the savings but you will love how good you feel after taking EnzymeGenix™! Thank you to www.ovitaminpro.com for providing so many excellent selections to us gluten free sensitive (but now healthy) people! 

For more information http://www.ovitaminpro.com/bgenzymegen.html

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product free from OvitaminPro.com. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

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Raw Cacao Nibs from Quiwi Foods

Oh my goodness (literally)! I have been seeking cacao nibs which have a low sugar, cholesterol and sodium content. This product not only has low sugar, cholesterol and sodium but no sugar, cholesterol or sodium! As soon as I ripped open the packaging (couldn't wait to get started!) I could smell the burniliciously good chocolately aroma (I made up those words). Not sure what gives these nibs the almost smoky smell but I love it!

The dietary fiber is just under 40% for a 2 tablespoon serving size. These raw cacao nibs will be the perfect snack and 2 tablespoons is a handful of raw cacao nibs. So good for you and these cacao nibs actually taste like chocolate and have a crunchy texture. I cannot something so tasty can also be so good for you and even though the saturated fat is 7 grams, it is the good for you fat like avocados and coconut oil.

I also appreciate the iron, calcium, zinc potassium and magnesium.

This product arrived quickly and was packaged in a sturdy, attractive re-sealable plastic packaging. Of course I transferred it to a glass jar in my snack pantry as it is such a beautiful product and seeing it next to all of my other healthy snacks makes me smile.

Quiwi Foods is doing good things and it is my pleasure to support their efforts in promoting Farm To You. This item is a product of Peru. Quiwi Foods is located in San Francisco, CA.

I am so blessed to review such a wonderful healthy yummy product. I am so happy I found Quiwi Foods Raw Cacao Nibs. These healthy chocolately treats will be a staple in my house. Thank you Quiwi Foods!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product free from Quiwi Foods. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

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ClearVite by Apex From OVitaminPro.com

I could not wait to post this review because this is truly a product which I cannot stop singing its praises. My first adventure with this 21-day detox system was with the ClearVite chocolate flavor a year ago. This product is the same product but it is vanilla. The first time I used this product I have to say it was a challenge. There is a food guide which you need to adhere to. Also, the program is like a "ladder" meaning you increase the amount of scoops and then come back down with the amount of scoops as you near the 21-day mark.

I just finished my second go 'round with ClearVite a month ago. While the food program was so much easier (I had adopted the food plan in my daily life as I felt so much better eating the ClearVite way) this time, the vanilla was not as good as the chocolate. I know taste is preferential. I had an aftertaste with the vanilla. The chocolate was not sweet but it felt more like a milkshake even when mixed with the same amount of water.

For my program, my doctor again advised we deviate from the standard directions given with this product. As a result, I went through 1 1/2 containers as compared to just using 1 container. My protocol was:
Days 1-4,  one shake b4 breakfast.
Days 5-7, one shake b4 breakfast and one b4 dinner.
Days 8-14 one b4 breakfast lunch and dinner.
Days 15-17 one b4 breakfast one b4 dinner.
Day 18-21 one shake b4 breakfast.

One shake = 2 scoops.

I keep the containers as they are food safe and bright white (and I think beautiful!). I fill them with cookies at Christmastime and give as gifts. Why not?

The first 3 days of this detox I felt cranky as my body was eliminating toxins. Midway through I slept so good and I started having more energy. I had more time as well since no more coffee (decaf even) and no wine. I steamed veggies until I could steam no more and then during the no animal proteins I ate even more veggies and enjoyed quinoa as if it were caviar. Needless to say, I lost 8 lbs. and my skin and eyes were clearer (and still are).

ClearVite is a plan and not just a product. With the complexities of my health, I know this detox is a must do item every six months. I have learned that I do not drink enough water or take in enough fiber as during this plan I became constipated quite often (ewwww). I am a firm believer in disciplines in which we take a step back and slow down so that we can reset not only our bodies but our minds as well. And so the first 3 days were my reset days in which I realized that I often forget to take care of this temple God has given me.

I mean, we all get busy and stressed and forget to slow down. ClearVite is that "You Deserve It" product everyone should enjoy now and then. And you say, How can you enjoy a detox? Call me crazy but I do believe a detox is a discipline and in some way it is enjoyable after you are done. You look back at your hard work and realize you did something difficult and you did not give up.

Invest in your health and choose ClearVite today! http://www.ovitaminpro.com/apxclearvitepsf.html

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product free from OVitaminPro.com I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

Are you a manufacturer of a product or currently market a service? Christina will review it! Email christina@wordsofgrace.info with product name, description and manufacturer's suggested retail price along with any other information relative to said product. You will receive a response via email within two weeks if product will be reviewed. Please note not all products will be considered reviewable. Please do not send products without prior consent. Note: Products sent for review will not be returned. Product submission authorizes consent for said product to remain in sole possession of recipient. No monies shall be exchanged for product submission nor permission granted for reviews prior to submission. Reviews shall remain effective and in full force at sole discretion of blog administrator and/or authors related to http://www.christinawillreviewit.blogspot.com.

The Button Legacy by Ginger Marcinkowski

Rarely do I come across a book I consider my friend and so gleefully I declare that I already miss my time in the pages of this wonderful read which had quickly become my daily friend. Without being a spoiler, the author Ginger Marcinkowski had a warm way of drawing me into the lives of a family of which I feel are now a part of my heart. I wished I had first read the previous book by the same author which is Run, River Currents which precedes The Button Legacy.

Nevertheless, I cheered and cried and was taken back to my own childhood memories. This book's theme is the story telling of those who wore garments with the buttons which the family had kept. Stories were told of the buttons and the people surrounding the history of the buttons. 

In Chapter One, my memory of my mother's button canister came back to me. I remembered smelling the buttons. Yes, they had a certain smell. I had forgotten the smell until I read this book. Reading a book and being reminded of good childhood memories is such a precious gift!

The gentle weaving of God into the pages made me feel at  home. This book was a testament to a gentle evangelism as I very much appreciated the respect and honor given by the parents leaving their children a godly heritage. I wish I had the same love bestowed on me from my own grandfather, I know it would have made me feel special and loved and I know it would have made a big difference in how I would see myself as I grew into a woman. Alas, more reasons to love having been drawn into this book and having this book on my bookshelf as a reminder that books can become friends. Stories can be blessings and blessings can be gleaned from sharing stories about buttons.

I will never look at buttons the same way again! I most likely will do as this family did and cut buttons off clothing which held memories. I will choose the buttons which hold positive memories as well as dark days. I want to remember everything because we know the dark days allow the bright days to shine even brighter.

Thank you Ginger Marcinkowski! You have blessed me than you will ever know with sharing The Button Legacy with me!

To purchase this amazing book please visit http://www.amazon.com/Button-Legacy-Emilys-Inheritance/dp/1620152169/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463065064&sr=8-1&keywords=the+button+legacy

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

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Immuno PRP Spray by NuMedica from OVitaminPro.com

I recently reviewed Immuno PRP Powder by NuMedica. That product was a new find for me recommended by my doctor. Upon my recent wellness checkup, my doctor and I discussed me eliminating casein from my diet while I did the 21- day Clearvite Detox. I wondered if casein could be the culprit for some of my allergies such as runny nose in the morning (just after taking my Immuno PRP Powder. Immuno PRP Powder contains casein).

My doctor recommended this handy 5 oz. spray as it does not contain casein. I could not sing its praises more! My symptoms went away during my 21 day detox. However, I did eliminate all dairy products and whey also during those 21 days, so I knew I had to re-introduce casein after the 21 Day detox to see if casein was ever really an issue.

Immuno PRP Spray would give me some immune help but not as much as the powder. For this reason my doctor advised that if I began to have an autoimmune flareup I would need to not just take 4 sprays in the morning and at night, but also take 4 sprays in the afternoon until I felt better (I did have a flareup of a cold just after starting the spray, but I took my doctor's advise and felt much better in just two days time.)

I find the spray convenient and much easier to spray than scoop powder into water and mix. 

I am grateful to www.ovitaminpro.com as I did not realize I was supposed to spray into my mouth and wait 30 seconds before swallowing. Not sure of the benefit of doing this, but I will now wait 30 seconds before swallowing! 

I realized after comparing these two seemingly similar products that even with my doctor's help advising what I need and when, I still need to be educated about what I am putting into my body. Having the knowledge about the product allows me to question and learn more so that I can become an active participant with my doctor to achieve my best health ever.

I did contact NuMedica prior to posting this entry because I wanted to be accurate about my comparison of the powder and the spray. Unfortunately, I cannot say that the manufacturer was excited to inform me about the difference of both products. However, Mary from www.OVitaminPro.com put a call in to the manufacturer. I was quite comforted by this as www.OVitaminPro.com is my go to and a safe place for me to get accurate product information. They care! NuMedica is a cutting edge company and I am not knocking them at all, just a disappointed customer of their brand because I did not get the answers I had been seeking from them.

Mary and Dan are willing to go the long haul with the customer. Being a part of their organization as a customer and guest blogging for them makes me feel part of an exciting family of health conscious, forward thinking minds. I am so happy to be a part of an organization which has the passion and expertise to come alongside me in my wellness journey! I know I can go to them with any questions first before going to the manufacturer. I also know I will get my questions answered thoroughly. This is priceless!

Visit them today and check out Immuno PRP Spray!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product free from www.OVitaminPro.com. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

Are you a manufacturer of a product or currently market a service? Christina will review it! Email christina@wordsofgrace.info with product name, description and manufacturer's suggested retail price along with any other information relative to said product. You will receive a response via email within two weeks if product will be reviewed. Please note not all products will be considered reviewable. Please do not send products without prior consent. Note: Products sent for review will not be returned. Product submission authorizes consent for said product to remain in sole possession of recipient. No monies shall be exchanged for product submission nor permission granted for reviews prior to submission. Reviews shall remain effective and in full force at sole discretion of blog administrator and/or authors related to http://www.christinawillreviewit.blogspot.com.

HCI-Ease by Biotics Research from OVitaminPro.com

Workout. Some may consider this word anathema. I do not. I consider this word just as important as the air I breathe, a blessing, a necessity, a vacation for limbs in need of stretching and the solution for stiff joints which are screaming for movement.

2015 was a year-long detox. My year consisted of gluten purging, blood testing and being flat on my back and sick to my stomach for days on end. Finally being cleared by my doc to workout again, I tried to swim in my morning Masters workout after not swimming for 8 months. What was worse than being out of breath and feeling like my limbs were licorice was the fact that I had heartburn. Really bad. The heartburn actually started within a minute of becoming horizontal in the water. This fact was hard for me to accept because I had just become victorious in defeating leaky gut, excessive candida and acid reflux.

Defeated, I stood at the end of the lane. I was not only weak and feeling like this was my first day ever working out in the water, but I also was frustrated because of the burning in the pit of my stomach. This unpleasant burning kept me from getting back in shape. I could not concentrate and I left the pool early that day.

Needless to say, I emailed my doctor as soon as I got home (he is so wonderful to help me via email when I need a bit of advice) and he told me about HCI-Ease by Biotics Research.

I reached out to OVitaminPro.com and Jennifer helped me and soon I had this amazing product in hand. I took only 1 capsule (per doctor's orders) before my workout with a banana and a handful of nuts and some almond milk mixed with a scoop of pea protein.

Ahhhh! No heartburn or even a hint of heartburn. Success! I was able to do my workout and not worry that my stomach would let me down. This product contains a Proprietary Blend that I feel would be great not only pre-workout but every now and then to feel good! Also it is gluten and dairy free which gluten free is a necessity for me nowadays but dairy free is a real bonus!

There is a warning on the bottle which states 'Not recommended for those with salicylate intolerance'. I do not have that issue. One great aspect (among many) is that Dr. Dan at www.ovitaminpro.com is on standby to answer questions such as this. If you do not even know what salicylate intolerance means and you have issues with heartburn during a workout and want to workout - then Ask Dr. Dan! If you click the name of the product you are interested in, and then go to the tab Ask Dr. Dan next to the Product Label you can click on the Ask A Question icon and ask anything you want to know about that product and how it may help you!

I am blessed to have a doctor whom I can consult with but I also very much appreciate getting advise from Dr. Dan and Mary at www.OVitaminPro.com! I love hearing different views about different supplements. I gather all the information and make my best choice!

HCI-Ease is also very helpful if I wake up in the middle of the night with a stomach ache. I have been having stomach aches lately due to my Clearvite Detox. I am still navigating my way through the Preparation Phase and since my body is screaming for dairy (quit it cold turkey) my stomach has been waking me up in rebellion. I like the HCI-Ease in the middle of the night because unlike Betaine HCI I do not have to eat something with it. I just roll over in bed, grab 1 capsule and I am back counting sheep in no time!

I am so grateful to live in a country where these wonderful supplements and aids are readily available! I will never take for granted the fact that I am surrounded by knowledgeable, helpful, health-minded people! The folks at OVitaminPro.com have been so good to me.

Please visit today. And if you do not see what you are looking for - ask Dr. Dan! Whether you are getting ready to climb Mt. Olympus, swim the Adriatic Sea or are gearing up for the Skinny Jean Workout with Booya Fitness - you will enjoy the journey after taking HCI-Ease by Biotics Research!! Workout = a wonderful word! Embrace it today with no heartburn!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product free from OVitaminPro.com. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

Are you a manufacturer of a product or currently market a service? Christina will review it! Email christina@wordsofgrace.info with product name, description and manufacturer's suggested retail price along with any other information relative to said product. You will receive a response via email within two weeks if product will be reviewed. Please note not all products will be considered reviewable. Please do not send products without prior consent. Note: Products sent for review will not be returned. Product submission authorizes consent for said product to remain in sole possession of recipient. No monies shall be exchanged for product submission nor permission granted for reviews prior to submission. Reviews shall remain effective and in full force at sole discretion of blog administrator and/or authors related to http://www.christinawillreviewit.blogspot.com.