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The Silver Lining Interview and SereniGy Review
I have never liked the way coffee, or caffeine for that matter, makes me feel. Even without sugar or cream (or worse, artificial creamer) coffee still makes me feel terrible. I don't feel jumpy, or irritable, but I do feel acidic. And caffeine does not give me energy or focus. In fact, it makes me tired, while inhibiting my ability to get a good night's sleep.The Silver Lining advertised with Organic Lifestyle Magazine and wanted me to do a product review for their product, SereniGy. SereniGy is a multilevel marketing company that sells coffee, hot chocolate, and tea all infused with ganoderma. They also sell nutraceuticals.
It doesn't excite me to hear about some multilevel marketing company selling some ancient berry or herb that will supposedly give us one million times more antioxidants than blueberries. To be honest, I am not a fan of multilevel marketing companies in general. But this product did interest me because one of the biggest problems with coffee is its acidity. And apparently, the ganoderma adjusts the ph level of coffee, among other things.
I still wasn't convinced I would be impressed, but I was. After drinking a cup of SereniGy coffee, I did not experience the same negative side effects I normally associate with caffeine. It did not upset my sleep cycle. It did not give me indigestion like coffee always has in the past. I didn't feel tired. I can't say that I felt more energetic than usual, but since caffeine doesn't give me energy, I can't blame the ganoderma for that.
Derek Henry is the owner of The Silver Lining. He is a distributor for SereniGy.
Q. Derek, what made you start The Silver Lining?
A. The Silver Lining was born out of a philosophy my wife and I had when we went through a very rough patch in life where I lost my health at the age of thirty and she lost five close family members in a period of two years. The only thing that kept us going at that time was our ability to always see the silver lining in our life and know that there were better days ahead. As a result of that attitude, I was able to find and follow some of the top names in nutrition, study them for over 2,500 hours, and get my health completely back and feeling better than ever.
As part of my gratitude for that experience and my love for health and making it simple, I also became a distributor for SereniGy, which came from the words serenity, energy, and integrity. What attracted me initially to the company was the integrity of our CEO and his absolute relentless pursuit of representing only the best. I also valued the fact that it made health simple, convenient, and enjoyable for anyone and made the coffee habit a much healthier one. I'm very much a progressive when it comes to health, and I prefer to start people on a path that they can stick to rather than inundating them with something they can't do long term. I felt our product could do that.
Q. What is ganoderma and where does it originate?
A. Ganoderma, also known as Reishi or Lingzhi, is one form of a mushroom known as Ganoderma Lucidum. It originated in Asia and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 4000 years. It has also been referred to as the "King of Herbs", "herb of spiritual potency," and the "mushroom of immortality".
Q. How is SereniGy's ganoderma blend different from other ganoderma?
A. There are four main things that make SereniGy's ganoderma different. 1) Purity – we have zero environmental toxins and no
Q. What is ganoderma and where does it originate?
A. Ganoderma, also known as Reishi or Lingzhi, is one form of a mushroom known as Ganoderma Lucidum. It originated in Asia and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 4000 years. It has also been referred to as the "King of Herbs", "herb of spiritual potency," and the "mushroom of immortality".
Q. How is SereniGy's ganoderma blend different from other ganoderma?
A. There are four main things that make SereniGy's ganoderma different. 1) Purity – we have zero environmental toxins and no
heavy metals. SereniGy is also 100% certified organic by the USDA. 2) We use a proprietary technology that allows us to extract every vital nutrient from the full spectrum of ganodermA. 3) We use all the different forms of the herb due to it synergistic effects. Many ganoderma products will utilize only one form. 4) We also do not use any fillers or diluents of any kind, which can occur in ganoderma products.
Q. How does ganoderma change coffee and tea?
A. Ganoderma makes coffee a much healthier habit. The most notable trait is that it neutralizes the negative effects of the acid and caffeine in the coffee, and my testing shows it raises the alkalinity by as high as 1-2 points on the ph scale. Other things to note is that it doesn't dehydrate you like regular coffee and it creates balance due to the adaptogenic properties of the herb which is something that was formerly impossible with regular caffeinated coffee.
As for tea, for those that have caffeine content, it would have the same effect. Otherwise, since tea is a generally a healthier habit, it simply adds another beneficial health component to it that can be enjoyed in a simple way.
Check out the coffee comparison for more info at http://www.thesilverlining.ca/coffee-
Q. How does ganoderma change coffee and tea?
A. Ganoderma makes coffee a much healthier habit. The most notable trait is that it neutralizes the negative effects of the acid and caffeine in the coffee, and my testing shows it raises the alkalinity by as high as 1-2 points on the ph scale. Other things to note is that it doesn't dehydrate you like regular coffee and it creates balance due to the adaptogenic properties of the herb which is something that was formerly impossible with regular caffeinated coffee.
As for tea, for those that have caffeine content, it would have the same effect. Otherwise, since tea is a generally a healthier habit, it simply adds another beneficial health component to it that can be enjoyed in a simple way.
Check out the coffee comparison for more info at http://www.thesilverlining.ca/coffee-
comparison.
Q. What are some other health benefits of ganoderma?
A. As a highly respected adaptogen, its magic lies in its ability to bring balance to the body and provide oxygen and nutrients to the cells, which can (be) noticed on a physical level as helping increase energy and vigor, immune system strengthening and balancing, natural detoxification, and improved sleep. It also has over 150 naturally occurring antioxidants and 200 nutrients.
The testimonials on our website also speak to the various health benefits felt by our customers.
Q. Obviously, we would like SereniGy to sell only organic bird friendly coffee. While the company sells organic teas, and the ganoderma blend is organic, the coffee is conventional. Any plans to offer organic and/or bird friendly coffee?
A. Absolutely. Our first focus was making sure the ganoderma was the best in the industry. Then, we focused on having a high quality conventional coffee. We then announced in late 2010 that an organic coffee would be a part of our product line, and we expect that to be available soon. Our company is very proactive and will continue to move forward to offer fully organic products.
Q. My biggest problem with multilevel
Q. What are some other health benefits of ganoderma?
A. As a highly respected adaptogen, its magic lies in its ability to bring balance to the body and provide oxygen and nutrients to the cells, which can (be) noticed on a physical level as helping increase energy and vigor, immune system strengthening and balancing, natural detoxification, and improved sleep. It also has over 150 naturally occurring antioxidants and 200 nutrients.
The testimonials on our website also speak to the various health benefits felt by our customers.
Q. Obviously, we would like SereniGy to sell only organic bird friendly coffee. While the company sells organic teas, and the ganoderma blend is organic, the coffee is conventional. Any plans to offer organic and/or bird friendly coffee?
A. Absolutely. Our first focus was making sure the ganoderma was the best in the industry. Then, we focused on having a high quality conventional coffee. We then announced in late 2010 that an organic coffee would be a part of our product line, and we expect that to be available soon. Our company is very proactive and will continue to move forward to offer fully organic products.
Q. My biggest problem with multilevel
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marketing companies is the typical business practice of not allowing an individual to purchase the product (or a reasonably small amount of the product) without becoming a distributor of the product. But I see on your website that you sell the product individually with no strings attached. Is this SereniGy's policy or just something that your company, The Silver Lining, does for consumers?
A. SereniGy appreciates their customers just as much as its distributors, so we are happy to give them the opportunity to purchase retail or become a preferred customer and get the product at wholesale. A preferred customer is not allowed to do the business, so that often gives peace of mind to people who are not interested in the opportunity. The Silver Lining fully endorses that customer appreciation philosophy and finds it very refreshing.
Q. I had a few coffee connoisseurs try SereniGy Gourmet Black Coffee and they were impressed with the taste. But they wanted to know if they can get the ganoderma blend to add to their own coffee. Is this possible?
A. I have to say I do love the fact that coffee connoisseurs are impressed with our coffee. It is possible to add our nutraceuticals to their coffee, but they would need to experiment with it for their taste profile, especially since the process of blending our beverages
A. SereniGy appreciates their customers just as much as its distributors, so we are happy to give them the opportunity to purchase retail or become a preferred customer and get the product at wholesale. A preferred customer is not allowed to do the business, so that often gives peace of mind to people who are not interested in the opportunity. The Silver Lining fully endorses that customer appreciation philosophy and finds it very refreshing.
Q. I had a few coffee connoisseurs try SereniGy Gourmet Black Coffee and they were impressed with the taste. But they wanted to know if they can get the ganoderma blend to add to their own coffee. Is this possible?
A. I have to say I do love the fact that coffee connoisseurs are impressed with our coffee. It is possible to add our nutraceuticals to their coffee, but they would need to experiment with it for their taste profile, especially since the process of blending our beverages
removes that bitter taste component.
Another way would be for them to simply take the nutraceutical just prior to drinking the coffee in order to help neutralize the acidity and caffeine.
Q. For those who may be interested in the business side of SereniGy, what sets this company apart from other multilevel marketing companies?
A. Integrity, quality, and experience are the first things that come to mind. Our CEO, who I'm fortunate to work directly with, is a shining example of humility and integrity and that's reflected in the company leadership and products. ; Every company claims to have these qualities as they know it's good for business, but not many truly "live it". I would put our company up against any other in all of these areas.
Our CEO was also was a distributor in MLM for 15 years, and the Executive has extensive experience as well. This makes a tremendous difference in understanding the business from a corporate and field development level.
Our main product, coffee, is also a multi-daily consumable, one that is only second to oil in traded commodities. That reflects a demand for a product that is very difficult to match. Eighty percent of people are consuming coffee, 3-5 times a day on
Another way would be for them to simply take the nutraceutical just prior to drinking the coffee in order to help neutralize the acidity and caffeine.
Q. For those who may be interested in the business side of SereniGy, what sets this company apart from other multilevel marketing companies?
A. Integrity, quality, and experience are the first things that come to mind. Our CEO, who I'm fortunate to work directly with, is a shining example of humility and integrity and that's reflected in the company leadership and products. ; Every company claims to have these qualities as they know it's good for business, but not many truly "live it". I would put our company up against any other in all of these areas.
Our CEO was also was a distributor in MLM for 15 years, and the Executive has extensive experience as well. This makes a tremendous difference in understanding the business from a corporate and field development level.
Our main product, coffee, is also a multi-daily consumable, one that is only second to oil in traded commodities. That reflects a demand for a product that is very difficult to match. Eighty percent of people are consuming coffee, 3-5 times a day on
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average, which is over 250 million people in North America alone drinking around 750 million cups a day! That is a massive market. The opportunity to change people's health in such a simple, dramatic, permanent, and enjoyable way is something I believe is tough to beat. Not to mention the income potential it brings to the table.
Q. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?
A. At The Silver Lining we try to make feeling great simple and keep consumers on the cutting edge of their health. SereniGy fits very well into this philosophy, and we are happy to be a part of this dynamic company prepared to officially launch May 9-11, 2011 in Victoria, BC!
As a thank you for this interview, I would like to extend an offer to the first 100 people who join the Silver Lining on Facebook, to then contact us through our website (http://ganocoffeebenefits.com/ - Canada/USA only) to receive a free sample. Please include your mailing address and the beverage sample you wish to try.
Also, I would like to donate 10% of each order amount made by March 31, 2011 to OLM for their very important work. I will do that in two ways: 1) Every preferred customer account activated with a minimum $50 order. 2) Every retail order of 2 products or more that is made by emailing us directly through our website. We will also deliver locally to customers in the Victoria, BC area.
Q. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?
A. At The Silver Lining we try to make feeling great simple and keep consumers on the cutting edge of their health. SereniGy fits very well into this philosophy, and we are happy to be a part of this dynamic company prepared to officially launch May 9-11, 2011 in Victoria, BC!
As a thank you for this interview, I would like to extend an offer to the first 100 people who join the Silver Lining on Facebook, to then contact us through our website (http://ganocoffeebenefits.com/ - Canada/USA only) to receive a free sample. Please include your mailing address and the beverage sample you wish to try.
Also, I would like to donate 10% of each order amount made by March 31, 2011 to OLM for their very important work. I will do that in two ways: 1) Every preferred customer account activated with a minimum $50 order. 2) Every retail order of 2 products or more that is made by emailing us directly through our website. We will also deliver locally to customers in the Victoria, BC area.
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