Dear Customer,

Blaine Yates, CEO

Thank You from all of us at Xlear. We started Xlear back in 2000 to get the word out on the benefits of xylitol and its role in keeping people healthy. When we started our message was a simple one. Rinse your nose with xylitol (Xlear Nasal Wash) just like you would wash your hands with soap, and you'll get sick less, miss less work or school, visit the doctor less, and need fewer rounds of antibiotics. That message has expanded over the years to include the wonderful dental benefits of xylitol and the overall health benefits of using xylitol as a sweetener in place of the chemical artificial sweeteners associated with so many health problems, or sugar and its role in tooth decay, diabetes, and the overall "fattening of America."

Well, we would like to report that the word is getting out thanks to those of you who heard our message, and then told your friends and families. We are nearing the end of yet another great year for

our company. Significantly more xylitol and xylitol products went out to our customers this year than any other year before, and it looks like the trend will continue into the future. There has been no slowdown, and in fact, more xylitol goods are making their way into consumers' hands as the year has progressed. To support the demand, we recently moved into a new building with nearly three times the space of our old building and with a cleanroom that will eventually allow us to classify Xlear as a medical device -- making it available as a prescription. Thanks again for spreading the good word.

We hope to be able to introduce many new and novel uses for xylitol in the coming year. I don't want to give away too many secrets, but we will be promoting a moisturizing spray for people who suffer from dry mouth. As many of you know, dry mouth leads to all sorts of health problems. The primary problem is that of tooth decay, but it also lead to other issues such as snoring, sleeplessness, sore throats, etc. We will be promoting both a spray and an entire dry mouth kit containing the spray, and other established Xlear products like Spry gums and mints, Fine & Dandy Candy, and Spry toothpaste. These products will be a wonderful relief for those suffering from dry mouth due to medication use, radiation or chemotherapy, or just general decreased salivary flow. Look for it around the first of the year.

Again, many thanks for your support and input over the last six years. We hope we'll hear from you from time to time with suggestions or more great testimonials about how our xylitol products have helped your lives. Happy Holidays from Xlear!

Best wishes,

Blaine Yates
CEO

For many folks the Christmas Holiday Season is a time to loosen up on dietary restrictions. Seasonal sweet treats and candies can pose a threat to teeth as well as to waistlines. All that sugar can lead to acid that decalcifies tooth enamel and causes tooth decay. One naturally-sweet sugar replacement--xylitol--can help neutralize plaque acids and prevent damage before it begins. Xylitol can even help to remineralize areas that have already been damaged. It only takes small amounts of xylitol, such as in mints and chewing gum, to greatly increase dental protection.

Long-Term Protection
Xylitol has been shown in more than a dozen long-term trials to dramatically reduce the incidence of tooth decay (dental caries). One surprising finding is that xylitol groups enjoy a long-term protective effect, which persists even several years after xylitol use is discontinued. Closer examination of the results revealed that the best protection was associated with teeth that erupted (grew through the gums) during a period of xylitol use. In most of these studies, only small amounts of xylitol were used in the form of chewing gum, at least 3 times each day.

Please read the rest of this article at Xlear.com/perspective.

Xylitol and Xlear in the News

'Tis The Season for Smart Sweets; California Dental Hygienists' Association Recommends Consumers Look for new Natural Sugar Substitute When Filling Christmas Stockings, California Dental Hygienist Association
http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=77402
"With millions of Californians buying stocking stuffers and other holiday treats, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) recommends consumers be sure to check labels for a natural sugar substitute called xylitol, an important breakthrough in preventing cavities."

Vitamins and Minerals in Children, The Star
http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?file=/2006/11/26/health/16130714&sec=health
"Xylitol on the other hand is non-fermentable and therefore cannot be converted to acids by oral bacteria. Thus it helps to restore a proper alkaline/acid balance in the mouth."

Demineralization and Remineralization: The Battle to keep teeth strong and healthy, Woman Dentist Journal
http://wdj.pennnet.com/
"Xylitol-containing gum stimulates saliva, inhibits plaque, and is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that cariogenic bacteria cannot use for energy production."

Cooking with Xylitol

This xylitol recipe is courtesy of the revised and expanded xylitol cookbook "Sweeten Your Life the Xylitol Way," by Karen Edwards, PhD. The recipe book is available through Xlear.com.

Holiday Cranberry Walnut Cobbler

Filling
4 cups fresh cranberries (two 8-oz. packages)
1 1/3 cups Xylosweet
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3 TBS freshly squeezed orange juice
1/3 cup unsalted butter

Batter
1/4 cup Xylosweet
1 cup spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat milk

To prepare filling: In a large bowl combine xylitol with cranberries that have been cut in half. (Cutting cranberries in half prevents them from bursting during baking, which helps them to retain their shape.) Stir well to coat all the berries with xylitol. Cover and set aside for two hours or place in refrigerator overnight. After allowing mixture to sit, stir in walnuts and orange juice. Melt butter and pour into 8" square baking pan. Spoon filling over melted butter in baking pan.

To prepare batter: Combine xylitol with flour and baking powder. Add egg and milk, and mix well. Pour batter over filling, and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Best when served warm. Yield: 9 servings

Per serving: Calories: 273.4, Carbs: 45.8g; Fiber: 3.9g, Fat: 14.2g, Sodium: 97.6mg, Net Carbs: 12.4g

Try this recipe, and send in your comments to recipes@xlear.com. Also, if you have a favorite recipe, and we use it in the monthly Cooking with Xylitol section of our newsletter, we'll send you a free, one-pound bag of XyloSweet. Email recipes to recipes@xlear.com.

Buy Xylosweet today: Available in single-serve packets, 1-pound, and 3-pound sizes.

Xlear Product Testimonials

Xlear Nasal Wash
"Dear Makers of Xlear:"

This past spring my mother told me about Xlear Nasal Wash, and how it has helped my father with his sinus problem. Well as good as it sounded, I sent away for three bottles, not really believing anything could be as good as my mother proclaimed.

"Well, I received my three bottles of Xlear and started using the nasal wash. Around this time of year, I always come down with bronchitis. Let me back up a bit. Every year when the weather changes, usually from fall to winter then winter to spring, I come down with this terrible allergen from the spores of the wet lands; and here in lower Delaware, there is nothing but wet lands, so back to my thought. I have not come down with bronchitis so far this year, and by now I usually have it at least twice. Even my boss noticed and asked me what I was doing different this year.

"Today he asked me for your website and phone number, and he is going to tell his wife. Then a co-worker overheard, and she took the website too.

"Thanks for this great product.

"M. Smith"
Delaware

Would you like share your product testimonials with fellow Crystal Xlear readers, please let us know by emailing us at CrystalXlear@xlear.com. If we use your testimonial in our newsletter, we'll send you a free 10-piece pack of Spry gum!

Customer Feedback

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