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Acai or not Acai? That is the question!

by kimberly d
(massachusetts)

I have had a recent and unfortunate run in with the Acai berry drink via Monavie. Its initial effect was almost miraculous, I was experiencing a flare up of my allergies from dog dandruff, I tried some of this Acai drink from Monavie and within 20 minutes my allergies to the dogs had dulled down. Fast forward two weeks and several ounces later of the drink and I developed these god awful hives with fine little bumps around them. It started out as 5 hives and now Im covered with them, my chest, stomach, back and legs. After every shower Im ready to scrap my skin off with a dull butter knife! Tried the dermatologist, he says it will take weeks for cream and antihistamines to start working. Im trying to see an allergist in hopes that he'll give me a little light at the end of my Acai berry tunnel. I have learned a valuable lesson, If I would take time to research what kind of car I want to buy, or what neighborhood I want to live in, I should do the same for what I put in my body. Good luck to all of you out there suffering from the same ailment!

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Apr 10, 2011
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Acai Berry and Western Medicine
by: Jake Tyson, NY

The Acai Berry is so misunderstood by Western Culture and Medicine. There are so many good nutritional benefits from this amazing Berry but in the West it is brand new. Any new food introduced to a new area of the planet has risk of allergic reaction. Our body has never been introduced to such a Berry as the Acai.

I read a lot of testimonials on the Acai Berry and many times it is the product mixture or blend. Not the berry. Is there a chance the Acai Berry is the cause of severe allergic reaction? Of course. Like anything else. Many Americans suffer from severe reaction to Peanuts. But do we pull Peanut Butter from the shelves? No we become aware and for those unfortunte few vs the population of America we feel sorry for them as they cannot share in the incredible benefits of the is Amazon Treasure.

Mona Vie is a very unique juice blend that also has the Acai Berry as it's main ingredient. As I recall, the blend has over 16 fruits from all over the world so is it the Acai or something else? Not sure on my numbers here but I am sure there are plenty of happy Mona Vie customers and Distributors who can correct me.

Keep the faith everyone. Check with your doctor if you are on medication and a new Juice Drink might create a reaction. What ever you do I hope you can enjoy the Acai Berry from the Amazon Rain Forrest...

Jake
New York City

Apr 09, 2011
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Agree with Frank
by: Lloyd

I have to agree with Frank. I expect Kimberly is experiencing something unrelated to the MonaVie or her problems would have shown up before that length of time if it were an allergy to the MonaVie. There is most likely something else to be factored in and it may be yet unknown. Only a GOOD doctor will thoroughly investigate the problem. Sorry, I don't have much faith in doctors anymore since most just like to pick something out of the air and prescribe some drug to it, then they get a kick back for doing so. Want to read a book or two, try The One-Minute Cure or Cancer - Step-Outside-the-Box. These will open your eyes to what is and has happened in the trillion and a half dollar drug industry. That's so-called legal drugs. That's my 2 cents worth.

Apr 09, 2011
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There is more to that story
by: Frank

I agree, there must have been something else. There is more to this story that she is not mentioning or might know off. I have been and know of numerous persons that have been using or have use MonaVie products since September, 2010 without any side effects. It would be nice if we can get a follow up on her situation after finding out that caused her unfortunate situation.

Aug 09, 2010
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No match for MonaVie
by: Lloyd from ON Canada

My wife and I were introduced to MonaVie by a friend. Joan had suffered with fibromyalgia for several years and was unable to sleep through the night, would be up several times and was always tired with aching muscles. She could not raise her arms above her shoulders without severe pain and after less than two weeks of MonaVie Active blend with plant derived glucosamine, her pain was gone and she was able to sleep through the night. She now has more energy than she has had in many years. In our minds, there is NOTHING better for your body than MonaVie and I believe the only person that should be careful is someone with fruit allergies. Other acai drinks do not have the patented processing of the Acai palm berry which deteriorates within 24 to 48 hours of harvest but MonaVie's freeze drying process preserves 100% of the value. Other companies filter, strain and pasteurize the berry depleting its value dramatically. Got questions, contact me at eaglevis2001@yahoo.ca

Aug 08, 2010
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Acai Berry and the West
by: Nathan

This little gem of a berry is new to the Western Culture. Like any new food to a region this has to be taken very carefully. LIke peanuts and strawberries to some you may develop or find out you have an allergic reaction to the Acai. However, if you do not have an allergic reaction to the Acai Berry then you are in for a wonderful treat.

The added benefits of this unique berry is incredible. In fact the Acai Berry is one of the highest ranking foods for antioxidant strength and benefits. So, to those of you suffering from any ill effects you should stop taking this food and consult your medical professional about the situation. If you already know that certain foods cause a negative reaction to your body then perhaps this Acai Berry is not for you.

Best to all who can enjoy the Acai it is truly a wonderful food source.

Nathan

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