Comments on: The Mangosteen Scam http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/ Natural medicine info. Naturopathic physician, Dr. Nicole Sundene, answers your natural medicine health questions at the kitchen table! Diet, weight loss, herbal medicine, exercise, fat burning, health, nutrition, and preventative medicine research! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:20:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Rod Newbound, RN http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-4838 Rod Newbound, RN Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:54:47 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-4838 Hurrah for you and common sense medicine/nutrition. Most of us are sick of the hype coming from both sides of the equation - alternative health to Big Pharma and mainstream medicine's indoctrinated docs! Thanks, <abbr><em>Rod Newbound, RN’s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitchenTableMedicine/~3/451242328/" rel="nofollow">Are You a Sugar Zombie?</a></abbr></em> Hurrah for you and common sense medicine/nutrition. Most of us are sick of the hype coming from both sides of the equation - alternative health to Big Pharma and mainstream medicine’s indoctrinated docs!

Thanks,

Rod Newbound, RN’s last blog post..Are You a Sugar Zombie?

]]> By: Evita http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-4044 Evita Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:54:25 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-4044 Excellent Article Dr. Nicole! That is exactly how I feel about MonaVie. Some readers brought it to my attention to promote it and after I did the research I was deeply dissapointed by what I found out. I think it all boils down to people just not getting it in our society today - THERE ARE NO MAGIC CURES! We have to eat proper EVERYDAY and not just look for that magical cure when things go wrong or to supplement the poor diet and think that everything will be okay. My approach to health and wellness as a Holistic Nutritionist is to get to the root of the problem and fix that not just mask the problem in whatever way. One more thing...I love what you said about all the fruits and vegetables - that is exactly it - eat in balance and you get all the benefits! <em>Evita's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EvolvingWellness/~3/437498547/' rel="nofollow">Coca-Cola: Maybe the Real Thing, But Definitely Not the Healthy Thing</a></em> Excellent Article Dr. Nicole!

That is exactly how I feel about MonaVie. Some readers brought it to my attention to promote it and after I did the research I was deeply dissapointed by what I found out.

I think it all boils down to people just not getting it in our society today - THERE ARE NO MAGIC CURES! We have to eat proper EVERYDAY and not just look for that magical cure when things go wrong or to supplement the poor diet and think that everything will be okay.

My approach to health and wellness as a Holistic Nutritionist is to get to the root of the problem and fix that not just mask the problem in whatever way.

One more thing…I love what you said about all the fruits and vegetables - that is exactly it - eat in balance and you get all the benefits!

Evita’s last blog post..Coca-Cola: Maybe the Real Thing, But Definitely Not the Healthy Thing

]]> By: Kat http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-3496 Kat Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:19:09 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-3496 Great post! You're completely right. And blueberries seem expensive until you compare them with things like mangosteen an noni juice... What's your opinion on Resveratrol, the substance found in red wine, now condensed and sold in pill form? :) <em>Kat's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KatsEyes/~3/428738223/white-walls.html' rel="nofollow">White Walls</a></em> Great post! You’re completely right. And blueberries seem expensive until you compare them with things like mangosteen an noni juice…

What’s your opinion on Resveratrol, the substance found in red wine, now condensed and sold in pill form? :)
Kat’s last blog post..White Walls

]]> By: XanGo http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-2245 XanGo Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:35:13 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-2245 For network marketing, people that get into it need to realize that it takes work and persistence to be successful like any business. It's really just a business model based on sales. But I like your review of the juice. There isn't a magic bullet like you say and a fruit like the Mangosteen isn't going to be the end all cure to everything. For network marketing, people that get into it need to realize that it takes work and persistence to be successful like any business. It’s really just a business model based on sales. But I like your review of the juice. There isn’t a magic bullet like you say and a fruit like the Mangosteen isn’t going to be the end all cure to everything.

]]> By: Julia http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-2137 Julia Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:25:00 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-2137 Author of blog Dr. Nicole Sundene says if you think a $40 dollar bottle of juice is going to cure all that troubles you can be right .Go through this blog to find more about juices. Author of blog Dr. Nicole Sundene says if you think a $40 dollar bottle of juice is going to cure all that troubles you can be right .Go through this blog to find more about juices.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1927 Dr. Nicole Sundene Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:43:35 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1927 Hi Kathleen! Apples are fabulous, high antioxidants and malic acid which works wonders for those with fibromyalgia. The pectins in apples, lower cholesterol, aid weight loss and absorb toxins. They truly do keep the doctor away. Hi Kathleen! Apples are fabulous, high antioxidants and malic acid which works wonders for those with fibromyalgia. The pectins in apples, lower cholesterol, aid weight loss and absorb toxins. They truly do keep the doctor away.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1926 Dr. Nicole Sundene Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:41:52 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1926 Hi Jennifer- Yes, I do get on my soap box from time to time...I mean how can I not? LOL My goal with this was not to offend anyone that engages in network marketing. I am simply stating my opinion about it, and cautioning people to consider if the price is worth the product. I am aware of many products via MLM that are actually very high quality. I just personally won't promote them as a physician because I find it unprofessional and unethical. Just my opinion. Hooray an extra $100 a month though. Maybe you can convert me...j/k :D Hi Jennifer- Yes, I do get on my soap box from time to time…I mean how can I not? LOL My goal with this was not to offend anyone that engages in network marketing. I am simply stating my opinion about it, and cautioning people to consider if the price is worth the product. I am aware of many products via MLM that are actually very high quality. I just personally won’t promote them as a physician because I find it unprofessional and unethical. Just my opinion. Hooray an extra $100 a month though. Maybe you can convert me…j/k :D

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1925 Dr. Nicole Sundene Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:39:52 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1925 Hi David A! Glad you enjoyed this post. Your wife is right that a high anti-oxidant beverage will prevent further destruction of your joints. You may be interested in also reading in the arthritis category about glucosamine and fish oil. Looks like you are using all my favorites for OA. Thanks for leaving your two cents! Hi David A! Glad you enjoyed this post. Your wife is right that a high anti-oxidant beverage will prevent further destruction of your joints. You may be interested in also reading in the arthritis category about glucosamine and fish oil. Looks like you are using all my favorites for OA. Thanks for leaving your two cents!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1924 Dr. Nicole Sundene Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:35:34 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1924 Hi Barbara! Glad you liked the post. I am happy to see that you "smartly" went around testing the juice. I usually tell people to go ahead and try something for 3 months. If they don't notice any difference, then it likely won't be beneficial. Most improvements should be noted after a month though. Natural cures do take longer than prescription, so sometimes we have to be patient, but there is no reason you couldn't do a test with a nightly bowl of blueberries! Hi Barbara! Glad you liked the post. I am happy to see that you “smartly” went around testing the juice. I usually tell people to go ahead and try something for 3 months. If they don’t notice any difference, then it likely won’t be beneficial. Most improvements should be noted after a month though. Natural cures do take longer than prescription, so sometimes we have to be patient, but there is no reason you couldn’t do a test with a nightly bowl of blueberries!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1923 Dr. Nicole Sundene Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:33:33 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1923 Hi Maria- Glad you enjoyed the post. For those that can afford this expensive juice and find it helpful...I say keep it up! But, for the many that cannot and may get caught by the hype their are certainly less expensive alternatives. I mean even pomegranate juice is only $7 bucks a bottle! Hi Maria- Glad you enjoyed the post. For those that can afford this expensive juice and find it helpful…I say keep it up! But, for the many that cannot and may get caught by the hype their are certainly less expensive alternatives. I mean even pomegranate juice is only $7 bucks a bottle!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1922 Dr. Nicole Sundene Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:31:13 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1922 Hi Lee- I have those same concerns and that is why I just have a strict "NO MLM" policy. I have seen some products that are very over-inflated compared to their equivalents. While some of course are not, and a great deal for people distributing them. I know I probably just offended a bunch of my colleagues with this article that engage in MLM, but this is my site for my opinions. LOL Take em or leave em! Hi Lee- I have those same concerns and that is why I just have a strict “NO MLM” policy. I have seen some products that are very over-inflated compared to their equivalents. While some of course are not, and a great deal for people distributing them. I know I probably just offended a bunch of my colleagues with this article that engage in MLM, but this is my site for my opinions. LOL Take em or leave em!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1921 Dr. Nicole Sundene Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:29:13 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1921 Hi Sunny Beach- I think that the best way to know if something is hype or not, is to stick with the things that have passed the test of time. The media works on people's desire to find a "magic bullet" cure all for all their problems, so anytime something new comes out it will be way over publicized. The problem with this is that it typically leaves common sense behind in the dust. Hi Sunny Beach- I think that the best way to know if something is hype or not, is to stick with the things that have passed the test of time. The media works on people’s desire to find a “magic bullet” cure all for all their problems, so anytime something new comes out it will be way over publicized. The problem with this is that it typically leaves common sense behind in the dust.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1910 Kathleen Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:16:20 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1910 So, about that apple patch diet.....!!!!! So, about that apple patch diet…..!!!!!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1908 Jennifer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:17:14 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1908 Wow, now that was a soap box! I personally know some people who use and promote the Xango juice. They have told me of some of the benefits they have received from drinking the juice - no more arthritis, no more cold sores, etc. They are trustworthy people and I believe them. I don't know about the compensation plan or what all the juice really does. Aside from that I would say: Eat your fruits and vegies. There are so many good ones out there. I was in a direct selling program that was NOT MLM and was fantastic. Their products were so good that even though I am not promoting the products or the business any more I am still and will always be a customer with them They just have real products with real prices that really work. Everyone in the business wins - not just the people at the top. Best compensation plan and products out there. I still get a check for over $100 every month and I'm not even promoting their products anymore! Wow, now that was a soap box!

I personally know some people who use and promote the Xango juice. They have told me of some of the benefits they have received from drinking the juice - no more arthritis, no more cold sores, etc. They are trustworthy people and I believe them. I don’t know about the compensation plan or what all the juice really does.

Aside from that I would say:
Eat your fruits and vegies. There are so many good ones out there.
I was in a direct selling program that was NOT MLM and was fantastic. Their products were so good that even though I am not promoting the products or the business any more I am still and will always be a customer with them They just have real products with real prices that really work. Everyone in the business wins - not just the people at the top. Best compensation plan and products out there. I still get a check for over $100 every month and I’m not even promoting their products anymore!

]]> By: datwood http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1906 datwood Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:12:18 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1906 Talk about timely information; my wife just asked me this morning if I should try Mangosteen juice. I am having a rather bad day with my arthritis and she is looking for ideas to help. I told her if the claims were anywhere near accurate a drug company would be buying-up mangosteens plantations and selling it themselves. Or, as we know they always try and do, try to find the "active agent" and concentrate it, or synthesize it for "Maximum" effect. I prefer to attack my problem with more established means, such as eating blueberries and raspberries. Also using herbs like ginger and turmeric (proven to have anti-inflammatory properties). Also, using Yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and self-hypnosis. All of which have given me much relief. Sure I still have bad days, but don't we all. I am still far better off than I was, and have significantly more tools than the Rheumatologist said I would have ("There is really nothing you can do. It is only going to spread and get worse".). What a sorry excuse for a "physician"! I have Osteoarthritis and do not accept there is "nothing" that can be done! You show us with your articles that there certainly are possibilities! Thank you so much for your work! Your efforts are truly appreciated! Sincerely, David A. Talk about timely information; my wife just asked me this morning if I should try Mangosteen juice. I am having a rather bad day with my arthritis and she is looking for ideas to help. I told her if the claims were anywhere near accurate a drug company would be buying-up mangosteens plantations and selling it themselves. Or, as we know they always try and do, try to find the “active agent” and concentrate it, or synthesize it for “Maximum” effect.

I prefer to attack my problem with more established means, such as eating blueberries and raspberries. Also using herbs like ginger and turmeric (proven to have anti-inflammatory properties). Also, using Yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and self-hypnosis. All of which have given me much relief. Sure I still have bad days, but don’t we all. I am still far better off than I was, and have significantly more tools than the Rheumatologist said I would have (”There is really nothing you can do. It is only going to spread and get worse”.). What a sorry excuse for a “physician”! I have Osteoarthritis and do not accept there is “nothing” that can be done! You show us with your articles that there certainly are possibilities!

Thank you so much for your work! Your efforts are truly appreciated!

Sincerely,
David A.

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1904 Barbara Swafford Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:16:25 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1904 OooooH Dr. Nicole, I love when you get on your soap box and tell all of us the truth about these "scams". I've tried mangosteen juice (bought it at Costco for less than $40). I used up that one bottle, didn't "feel" any better or worse, and decided it didn't have any benefits I could measure. I do agree, there are many other great "super foods" out there, such as blueberries. Thanks for shedding the light! :) OooooH Dr. Nicole,

I love when you get on your soap box and tell all of us the truth about these “scams”. I’ve tried mangosteen juice (bought it at Costco for less than $40). I used up that one bottle, didn’t “feel” any better or worse, and decided it didn’t have any benefits I could measure.

I do agree, there are many other great “super foods” out there, such as blueberries.

Thanks for shedding the light! :)

]]> By: Maria http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1897 Maria Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:18:07 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1897 There are so many great tips in this post. I can not imagine myself or anyone I know paying $40.00 for juice, but I know it happens all the time. Thanks for all the great information! There are so many great tips in this post. I can not imagine myself or anyone I know paying $40.00 for juice, but I know it happens all the time. Thanks for all the great information!

]]> By: Lee http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1896 Lee Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:13:52 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1896 That was an excellent article about mangosteen that closely echoes my own views. I too have grave reservations about anything that is distributed via mlm, even though some of the products look ok. I also have to wonder how much the price is inflated, in order to cover the cut of each person in the pyramid? That was an excellent article about mangosteen that closely echoes my own views.

I too have grave reservations about anything that is distributed via mlm, even though some of the products look ok.

I also have to wonder how much the price is inflated, in order to cover the cut of each person in the pyramid?

]]> By: sunny beach http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1895 sunny beach Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:40:47 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-mangosteen-juice-scam/#comment-1895 Reminds me of Noni and some other "miracle tonics". How is one to decipher between the good and the bad? Reminds me of Noni and some other “miracle tonics”. How is one to decipher between the good and the bad?

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