Avena Originals FAQ
Powerful Answers to very Common Questions
Changing Directions In Health FAQ (Recommended Reading)
Questions and Answers from Avena Product Formulators
:
Company Questions:
Why Haven't I Heard of Avena Originals?
What Does Avena Mean?
What Makes Avena Originals ORIGINAL?
How Fresh are Avena Originals Supplements?
Where does Avena Originals get the Raw Materials From?
Why are the Products so Expensive?
Why Should I Become a Member?
What Membership is Right for Me?
How Do I Become a Member?
What is Avena Originals Return Policy?
What is G.V.R.?
Is Avena Originals A Canadian Company?
Is Avena Originals a Public Traded Company?
What has been the Growth of Avena Originals?
Technical Questions:
I'm Already a Member! Why can't I Login?
I Have Forgotten my Password, What Can I Do?
How Do I Become a Member?
How Safe is my Personal Information on this Web site?
What is a Store Front?
How Do I get my own Store Front?
Do I have to use the default URL?
What can I write on my store front?
Q: Are your Products Organic?
A: Certified Organic is a term used to ensure that our food is grown without the use of herbicides, pesticides, or Genetically Modified seeds. Recently there have been many pesticides and herbicides added to the approved “Organic” list, meaning that the term Certified Organic is really only protecting you from genetically modified foods. Avena Originals meets and often exceeds the requirements of Certified Organic by performing these checks independantly, we take into consideration the natural bacteria, minerals, and enzymes levels in the soil, NO pesticides nor herbicides, NO Genetically Modified foods, NO premature harvesting, No Radition giving you real live foods the way nature intended them to be!
Q:
A: CHANGE! It is important to understand that an effective product will bring change. If you take a supplement and nothing changes for the better or for the worse, what benefit does it contain? None! Avena Originals' products, if used correctly and faithfully, will bring change. Often situations have to become unbalanced before the body can make any kind of improvement. This unbalancing is often called a ‘Healing Crisis'.
Q:
A:
A Healing Crisis is part of the healing process and basically means things have to sometimes get worse before they can get better! The important thing to understand is that the body is adjusting to the resulting changes; these changes are always a positive process! We must trust in our body's knowledge and its own ability to regenerate.
View Avena Article:"What is a healing Crisis" for more information.
Q:
A: Avena believes that disease is the result of the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. In order for us to take our bodies from a survival mode into a healing mode, we must stop doing what has caused the problem. Our diets are the #1 cause of our symptoms of disease. Avena recommends an 80/20 rule – 80% Fresh and Raw and only 20% cooked foods. This approach will make a huge difference in the effects of using Whole Food products such as Avena's product line.
Q:
A: We must remember that Avena products are whole food products! As long as your medication is safe to consume with food, there should be no conflict. However, if concerned you should always consult with your doctor.
Q:
A: We are eating, drinking, and breathing toxins daily. Avena's Herb Cocktail was designed to be Lifestyle Product – it was formulated considering the need to detoxify our bodies every day. The average 40yr old male will take anywhere from 1-2 years to completely cleanse his intestinal track. I know it seems like a long time, but we must consider the 40 years of build up and how long it took to get to that toxic point.
Q:
A: There is NO accurate answers to this question,
but here are some guidelines we suggest you look for:
- 1' foot long , 2/3rd's the size of your wrist, solid light brown in color.
- Your Stool Should Float
- Should hardly dirty the tissue
- Should not have a strong smell
- Nature's Law - 1 meal in, 1 meal out - A Bowel Movement for each and every meal you eat!
Lacking in any of these area's are indications of improper bowel function - Avena's Herb Cocktail is an excellent start to proper bowel Management.
Q:
A: YES, the three (3) sources of enzymes you will find in the market are Pancreatic, Plant Extracted, and Plant Cultured Enzymes.
PANCREATIC: Pancreatic Enzymes will only fire-up in pH of 7.8 – 8.3. You will never find any person with health challenges with a pH of 7.8 – 8.3. Usually their pH is under 7, which is an unsuitable acidic state. Also, a human stomach Ph is under 6.0 which make pancreatic enzymes unsuitable for digestion.
PLANT EXTRACTED: These enzymes are usually extracted from Pineapple and/or Papaya and because their enzymes were intended to be digested they function in the much wider pH of 2 to 12, which is within the range of every human being–sick or healthy. Unfortunately the extraction process usually involves chemical reactions, thus sacrificing a large amount of the enzymes' potential activity. Also as soon as the plant has been harvested (at its ripest condition so the enzymes are at their most active state) the biodegradation cycle starts, where the plants enzymes begin breaking down the plant. Another reason why so much of the potential can be lost in standard plant-extracted enzymes.
PLANT CULTURED ENZYMES: Avena's cultured enzymes will fire-up in a range of pH between 2 – 12, which is within the pH of any human, even with health challenges. These enzymes are grown on a plant source in an enzyme rich controlled environment much like a greenhouse, where they can be monitored for enzyme growth and potential while the plant grows. Once the enzymes reach their peak potential they are extracted using a patented technology leaving us with 99.99% Pure Enzymes, without losing any potential activity. The result, you have one of the most potent, highest-activity-level enzymes available today.
Q:
A: Avena Originals Enzymes are cultured from plants, thus these exact enzymes were originally found in every fruit and vegetable we ever ate. It would not make sense that eating these natural enzymes from fruits & vegetables would in some way prevent our own bodies from producing metabolic enzymes. Recent information has shown that the liver requires amino acids to produce over 3000 metabolic enzymes! Without plant enzymes in our diet, we will have a very difficult time getting the amino acids required to produce our metabolic enzymes. So the answer is really opposite to the original question, by NOT supplementing with plant-based enzymes you are preventing proper digestion which prevents your body from being able to produce its necessary metabolic enzymes.
Q:
A: Avena Friendly Flora L. Plantarum OM is a patented product. US Patent & Trademark # 5,895,758 April 20, 1999. The patent relates to a biologically pure strain of Lactobacillus Plantarum which has proteolyic, anti-viral, anti-retro viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-tumoral characteristics and uses. What makes the Friendly Flora special from other supplements with L. Plantarum? Avena's L. Plantarum OM has the ability digest proteins giving it a new world of uses when compared to the standard Lactase (sugar) digesting bacteria's. Because the Friendly Flora can digest protein, it can break down and assimilate the impacted matter in your intestinal track, attack Bacteria & Fungi, and even attack and destroy viruses. Now there is something you can do when you get a cold or flu! To look at a step further, Friendly Flora can break down other abnormal protein structures like tumors. This bacteria is not like any other you have ever used before!
Q:
Avena Originals Friendly Flora is a patented product which states as one of its claims:
Avena's L. Plantarum OM will survive in the Human Gastrointestinal tract.
Nature provides these essential bacteria in the colostrum of breast milk, so it was designed to travel through the stomach acid and into the intestinal track without being damaged.
Q:
A: Friendly Flora contains the L. Salivarius and L. Plantarum OM strains of bacteria. Because of the strains and formulations these probiotics are extremely resilient to environmental dangers such as heat. It is heat stable up to nearly 100 degrees and will not die if left un-refrigerated.
*
Refrigeration is still best option, but not required.
Q:
We must realize that the body needs amino acids – not protein.
Proteins are large complex molecules made up smaller units called amino acids. The amino acids are linked together into long chains called Polypeptide's. There are twenty Amino Acids that are assembled into thousands of different proteins required by the human body. The value of a protein is based on the value of it's amino acid profile. With Avena's Tocotrienol complex, you will not find a more complete protein complex with all 22 essential and non-essential amino acids in it's profile.
Q:
A: Avena Originals does not advertise. We understand that high-quality products require proper knowledge and information to validate the product and price differences. The best way to do this is through word of mouth! So by using a unique Rebate Referral Program, we can pay you, our customers the same advertising costs that most companies invest in advertising, by you sharing with your friends and family the power of the products that will make a difference in their health.
Unlike most network marketing companies, the management of Avena Originals has recognized the need to sustain a controlled growth. Many companies have come and gone, in some cases due to the exponential growth which was not sustainable. Avena Originals is product driven – not financial driven. Our goal is to make a difference, one person at a time – if you meet someone that has used our products – you will see and hear about Avena Originals – it has changed their life!
Q:
A: The Word “Avena” Means ‘Wild Oats and Grasses Gathered From Around the World', and is used often to describe truly natural foods untouched by man or modified in any way. This term suits Avena's product line and is a great replacement for the incomplete and unsuitable term “Certified Organic”
Q:
A: Avena is Original because Avena believes the original genius of Nature cannot be duplicated. Avena Technicians have learned how to combine the essential gifts of Nature – carried from the prolific growing regions of the globe – to you so your Avena experience is original each and every time. Nature perfected the sunrise. After a million day-breaks each dawn is a spectacular, refreshing original. We have lost this expectation for the products we use because we thought we could out-think Nature. We accepted the hum-drum wasteland of synthetic and chemical left-over's. Avena presents to you Nature in all her sunrise splendor and perfection. Nature – with nothing added – nothing taken away. We have available, maybe for the first time on our planet, Electrically Available® Natural Nutritional Supplements that are the leading edge of scientific knowledge. Electrically Available® means that the ingredients of each product are selected, graded, mixed, and formulated taking into account the unique electrical matrix of each individual component of the plants (i.e. the way the neutrons and protons form the atomic structure). This method of formulation is used for all of the natural supplements of Avena Originals.
Read More ...
Q:
A: Avena Originals supplements just might be the freshest supplements on the market.
Avena Originals takes several steps to ensure the freshness of their supplements as:
a) We do not stock large amounts of inventory that would be stocked for long periods of time. Because of this you may experience certain items out of stock from time to time.
b) In most of our whole food products the raw ingredients are not gathered until after we place our order with the manufactures.
c) Using CO-Enzyme™ & O2 Factor ™ enhancements, we can maintain freshness and quality.
Q:
A: First, the finest botanical masterpieces of nature are gathered from the prolific growing regions of the globe, and combined to develop Avena originals formulas. Next, a painstaking program is established to identify the best plant specimens in the world. These are carefully gathered and protected to preserve the plants full potential. The re-creative components are extracted without destroying their rejuvenate activity. The result – beautiful hair, more energy, exquisite taste, and all the ways Nature provides for each day to be original.
Q:
Avena Originals strives to provide you with the highest quality in supplements available. We do not use fillers or unnecessary herbs to bring down the cost of a product, as it also brings down the quality. Avena Originals looks deeper than just the quality of their ingredients, looking into providing synergistic formulations, applying the principles of Electrical Nutrition ™ , because of this level of attention into the smallest details, Avena Originals can ensure they are providing the highest absorption, utilization, and effective products possible.
Remember – the most expensive products are Products that don't work!
Q:
A: Avena Originals Membership program has many benefits. Most noticeable is the approximate 20% discount from the retail price that you receive on any Avena-labeled product.
- Use of our toll-free order line
- Receive important information about Healing and Health monthly
- Opportunity to benefit from Avena Originals Group Volume Rebate program through which you could receive rebates from all your members in your organization to offset your product purchases.
Q: What Membership is Right for Me?
Personal memberships - Designed for customers mainly interested in purchasing products for their own personal use and satisfied with receiving Avena's basic product informational catalog
Corporate Memberships - For the member who has referred a few friends and is excited about the benefits of the Group Volume Rebate Program and possibly achieving Free Health!
Corporate members have access to current rebate amounts and Genealogy reports.
Professional Memberships - For the member who is referring friends and is excited about the benefits of the Group Volume Rebate Program and wishes to maximize his potential by reaching out around the world with the benefits of promoting online.
Professional members have access to current rebate amounts and Genealogy reports.
Q:
A: Becoming an Avena Originals Member has never been easier. Simply add a Membership, either Personal, Corporate, or Professional to your shopping cart and you will see all your prices be adjusted to Member's prices. All Memberships are valid for 1 full year from purchase date and renewable on that ‘anniversary' date.
Q:
A: ‘Feel Better, We Guarantee It!' If after using an Avena Originals product, you determine that it is unsatisfactory, you may return it or any unused portion within the first 30 days to Avena Originals. Note: Avena reserves the right to refuse a refund in case of abuse of this policy such as for products purchased and totally consumed before refund requested. Read More…
Q:
G.V.R. stands for Group Volume Rebate. This amazing opportunity gives every member of Avena Originals the ability to supply their own nutritional needs with little or no out-of-pocket costs. Imagine all of our supplements for free by qualifying to receive rebates from the volume of purchases from your entire member organization! It is possible! Read More…
Q:
YES, Avena Originals originated in Alberta , Canada , and still today has its Head Office operations in Red Deer , Alberta , Canada with warehouse facilities in Las Vegas , Nevada for our USA Customers.
Q:
No – Avena originals is a privately owned Nutritional Distribution Company.
Q:
A: Avena Originals has been able to maintain a steady but manageable growth rate, ensuring that its growth does not exceed the infrastructure in place. Avena Originals has enjoyed steady growth every month for the past twelve years, and continues monthly to exceed previous sales records.
 |
Q:
A: Current Members with Avena Originals will need to register online at http://www.avenaoriginals.com/store/register.asp Once registered (it may take 1-2 days before your Membership can be confirmed) you will be able to log in. The Web site will show all prices at your Member's price, as well as any previous online orders and all features included with your membership.
Q:
A: You may have your Password emailed to the email address you first used to
register with Avena Originals.
http://www.avenaoriginals.com/store/customer_account.asp
Q:
A: Avena Originals takes your privacy seriously and to heart! We ensure all information obtained from you is never sold, rented, distributed, nor shared in any form. Our Web site is Thawte Security Certificate which Encrypts all your important data at 128 bit, This is the same level of protection the Banks use to transmit their money and data around the world.
Read more about our entire Policy Regarding Privacy and Protection.
What is a Store Front?
Avena Originals Store Front is a page dedicated to you! You choice the information, and the images displayed. This allows you to to benefit from referring friends, family, potential customers to Avena Originals web site. By using your store front we track all the visitors coming to our website through your store front, which ensures you receive credit for any new potential sales.
How Do I get my own Store Front?
Acquiring a Avena Originals Store has never been easier!Just Upgrade today to a professional membership status, every professional membership Includes a store front. As soon as your Professional Membership is approved you will be able to access your store front.
Do I have to use the default URL?
NO, Avena Originals Store Front feature is compatible with Domain Names, If you already own a domain name or would like to use a domain name instead of the default url (www.avenaoriginals.com/members/?m=1000) Visit our store front section to learn how.
What can I write on my store front?
Let your creativity sore, use your imagination Your are welcome to use any text your wish, altough Avena does have a banned word list , you are not allowed to swear or make any claims regarding products.