To Xango or not to Xango?!

Motherhood is such a wonderful experience. The ability to put a life before yours, one that you'd die for, a soul in your care until completely raised. The love and sacrifices seem petty in comparison to the love in return these little creatures give with their undiminished views of us they carry through life. Being a mother is the most important thing I had become. Everything else seemed trivial, completely without meaning.
With that said, those that know me, have seen my home go though a transformation. First started with water conservation, aka the 5 minute shower and the post it reading, 'If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down'. Rain barrel landed outside my home to catch rain for the gardens. We stopped wasting water and energy where ever we could. Quick cold water cycle on the washer, and hung the laundry on the line, (1/4 the recommended soap), you name it we tried hard to conserve it. Our share was done. Lights off, engines off at long lights, the list is endless, but we could always do more.....
Next we said good-bye to bleach products for the home. My cleaning skills got to an all time fanatical high when my oldest started to crawl, and you could have eaten off my floors up until my youngest started preschool. The switch from toxic cleaning products to non toxic products for the safety of my kids was a no brain er.
Then came the organic foods. This was a gradual transition, being that the cheap in me had to still find good deals, and I managed to find stores that carried the products I needed without taking out a second mortgage on the house! My favorite organically grown meat and the biggest difference I notice was chicken. Once you cross that line, its hard to go back. Where before I could eat an endless amount of my moms fried chicken, with organic, 1-2 pieces and your stuffed!
The veggies and fruits also came gradually. We put in a bio-intensive organic garden to use up the compost I'd been religiously collecting in the back yard for years. The soil turned out beautifully, and our garden was pesticide free. Any critters or issues, I looked them up online and found organic solutions. For instance my squash leaves had a mildew I treated with chamomile tea, Epsom salt, and a drop of organic soap! It may take longer than the harsh products, but I am rest assured knowing my kids are eating chemical- free fruits and vegetables from my garden.
Water barrel, no chemicals, no pesticides seems like it is all under control right? Wrong. The chemicals I couldn't do anything about were the ones from our shampoos, conditions, baby products, make up...these had the highest levels of toxidity and what could I do about it?
So I tried to clean our family from the inside out. Xango was the anti oxidant of choice, made from the Asian Mangosteen, has the highest level of anti-oxidants found in nature. We discovered this whole food drink when Alfonz Sr. was diagnosed with Bladder cancer in 2007. He went for a routine check up, and after blood work and prostate issues, they discovered a lump. They did a scrap, and couldn't take any more out without rupturing the lining. A panel of doctors, recommended the only way to save this man from death was to remove the bladder and prostate. My father-in-law said it wasn't an option. Life would not be worth living without penile function! Some would agree.
Without resign, we embarked on a mission to find natural alternatives. I researched everything I could on these seemingly crazy drinks, concoctions, and pills all claiming to be the end to cancer. The more I learned the more I discovered a common thread. Feed the body the nutrients it needs to heal itself. I loved the belief that the body has what it needs to cure itself of disease. I love the idea all disease starts from inflammation. So keep your body fed, alkaline, inflammation free and disease cannot grow! Sounds simple. Isn't there a law that the simplest answer is usually the correct one?
I purchased the 21 day cancer challenge. $750, a small price for my in law's life, and he started taking it daily, on schedule without fail. His body went through an amazing transformation. Nourishing his body, healing itself. Alfonz's arthritis improved, his skin became younger less wrinkled, his spirits started to lift. And one month later the doctors went in to check on the progression of the cancer, and it was gone. Just like that. Alfonz Sr. had done it! Miraculously his body had battled the cancer and won. Alfonz had his one year check up June 2009 and he's still cancer free. Not a single cell! Pretty amazing.
Now I use Xango juice for my whole family especially my kids. Alfonz Jr. and Mom take the X51 for stress, and I use the skin care line. Even Pericarp oil for topical remodies, scrapes, cuts and bugbites.
In the fall the new line will be released including shampoo/conditioner, body cleanser and lotion. All Toxin Free. If the products we use have cancer causing agents in them, we need to eliminate them immediately. And we need to push the toxins out of our body. This is the next step in my journey protecting my family. I am one person, but the message is clear. Going green is the wave of the future, natural products must become our staple not the exception, and each of us can learn from one another. Toxins are not a made up gimmick to sway the skeptical through fear to buy our products, it's a real cancer causing additive in every day products that saturate our lives.
My journey continues. Xango is just a small part of it. My next step is an Infra-red Sauna. Coming in the fall to our garage. Also a good way to rid bodies of toxic chemicals through sweating.
If you would like more information about Xango please let me know.
Sincerely, my kids mom,
eva

Obituary

Stephen Randal Leathem, December 11th 1948 - July 30th 2009, survived by daughter Nicole and son Scott, from wife Debbie, daughter-in-law Allison and her family, step kids George and Eva, from partner Margaret, grand kids Cameron, Diana, Daniel, Angelina and Mathew.
Steve lost his battle with cirrhosis after receiving a donor liver 3 months ago. He passed with peace and calm at VGH transplant ward surrounded by his loved ones. Steve's fight was a respectful and honorable journey. He will be missed, but never forgotten, living in our memories around the family table.
We love you dad.