Dear Customer,

For most of the country, a warm day has popped up recently here and there, signaling the coming of spring. For many of us, spring also brings allergies, and the inevitable fogginess, itching, sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose.

Xlear can help. Check out this week's Xlear Perspective from Dr. Lon Jones, and then visit Xlear.com to learn more about Xlear Nasal Wash.

Also, Tuesday, March 28 is American Diabetes Alert Day. Take a moment to learn about the benefits of using XyloSweet 100% xylitol sweetener for you or someone you know that may suffer from diabetes.

Xylitol and Xlear in the News

Sweetener prevents cavities?, Stockton Record, March 13, 2007
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070313/A_LIFE/703130302
" Chewing gum with xylitol as an adult is good not only for you, but also for any babies and infants you come in contact with."

Nothing but the tooth, Daily Mail (U.K.), March 10, 2007
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.htm

Teeth First: Sweetener Xylitol proven to prevent cavities, The Daily Advertiser, March 1, 2007
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article
" It was discovered that after chewing Xylitol gum daily for two years, the reduction of cavities was evident up to six years later."

Can You Get Rid of Wrinkles with Food?, American Chronicle, February 22, 2007
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=21134
" Researchers found that giving healthy rats supplemental xylitol enhanced their collagen production. The examiners extracted collagen from the rats' skin and found that xylitol supplementation increased the skin's thickness. This finding was released in Life Sciences."

Xylitol Reduces Risk of Cavities, Medical News Today, February 21, 2007
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=63238
" In a field study involving 128 children aged 7-12, the subjects were asked to chew gum three times a day, with a total daily dose of 6.0 grams of xylitol. The amount of plaque and the production of lactic acid declined dramatically during the trial period."

Chew on this: It's for your health, Los Angeles Times, February 19, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/story
"And an ingredient called xylitol has been shown to add an extra dose of cavity-fighting power. The benefits of that may extend beyond the mouth: A growing body of research suggests that good oral health decreases the risk of heart disease, premature birth and diabetes."

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.

Cinnamon Apple Muffins
1¾ cups spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
3 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup xylitol
1 TBS lecithin granules
2 TBS unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 TBS unsweetened applesauce
1 cup finely chopped apples

In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, xylitol and lecithin granules; mix well. In another bowl, mix together butter, eggs, sour cream and applesauce. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened; stir in apples. Coat inside of muffin cups with non-stick spray. Spoon batter into muffin pan. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Yield: 12 muffins.

Per serving: Calories: 154.5, Carbs: 28.2g, Fiber 2.2g, Fat: 5.3g, Sodium: 366.5mg, Net carbs: 12g

Try this recipe, and send in your comments to crystalxlear@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 crystalxlear@xlear.com.

Xlear Product Testimonial

"To Whom It May Concern:

"I am sure you have heard from many clients about your fantastic product, but I still felt that you required one more WOOOHOOO! The Spry Tooth Gel for infants has made tooth brushing a very rewarding experience! For the past 7 months I have been using another kid's toothpaste to clean my toddler's teeth. Each time my husband and I had to psych ourselves up for the procedure because our daughter would scream fight and cry to have her mouth cleaned. We started using your product last week upon the recommendation of our family dentist. From the very first use, we noticed a much different response to tooth brushing time, and now one week later, we have a very happy toddler who asks to brush her teeth. Your product saved us from a lot of misery!

"Thanks soooo much! Keep up the great work!

"Sincerely, Toshi W."

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 some free sample packs of Spry gum.

Customer Feedback

Got a question for Xlear? Want to know how xylitol and Xlear's products can help you and or your family? If so, email us your questions at CrystalXlear@xlear.com.