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ZIJA ANNOUNCES NATIONAL MIRACLE TREE TOUR KICKOFF
Dr. Monica Marcu, author of the Miracle Tree, joins Zija executives to share vital Miracle Tree message

Lindon, UT -- September 26, 2006 – Zija International, the manufacturer of Zija™, the world’s most nutritional and beneficial product made from the Moringa oleifera plant, today, announced the kick off of their national Miracle Tree Tour. The Miracle Tree Tour is named in honor of the nutrient-rich Moringa oleifera tree which provides natural nutrients, antioxidants, and vital proteins. The Miracle Tree is possibly the most amazing botanical ever studied.

The Moringa Oleifera is found primarily in sub-tropic, arid regions and is found in over 82 countries and is known by over 200 names. Moringa is referenced in over 300 folk medicine remedies. Moringa is considered to have the highest protein ratio of any plant so far studied on earth.

Zija International is the first and only networking company to channel Moringa’s dramatic properties into a satisfying, nourishing beverage called Zija. Zija is a patent-pending nutritional health beverage (100% natural liquid dietary supplement) made from all the nutrient-rich parts of the tree – leaves, fruits, seeds -- to provide consumers with one natural source for over 90+ verifiable vitamins, mineral and other vital nutrients including multiple antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agent.

Nourishment found in Zija features Z-Atin the all-natural metabolic trigger which is made of a combination of Bta-sisoterol, Caffeoylquinci acid, Kaempferol, Quercetin and Zeatin.

According to Rodney Larsen, Zija CEO, the Miracle Tree Tour was planned before their official company launch in November as a way to introduce a world complaining of devitalized foods to this amazing tree which biochemist calls the most nutrient-rich plant ever discovered.

“Zija isn’t just a juice, it is made from all of the edible, nutrient-rich parts of the amazing Moringa oleifera tree,” said Larsen. “Our Miracle Tree tour will share the Moringa Tree message to people who are looking for and need mineral rich options for their daily diet.”

Dr. Monica Marcu, clinical pharmacologist and author of “Miracle Tree” (the story of the unbelievable beautiful tree) will be joining Zija’s CEO Rodney Larsen and President Brad Stewart on the Miracle Tree Tour.
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The Miracle Tree Tour began on September 28th in Detroit, Michigan and will follow the schedule outlined below.
September 29th -- Columbus, OH
September 30th -- Cleveland OH
October 6th -- Indianapolis, IN
October 7th -- Chicago, IL
October 13th -- Philadelphia, PA
October 14th -- New York City
October 20th -- Baltimore, MD
October 21st – Washington, DC
October 27th -- Ft Lauderdale, FL
October 28th -- Atlanta, GA

For a copy of the “Miracle Tree” book or an interview with Dr. Marcu and the Zija team, please contact Miracle Tree Tour team at PR@zijacorp.com. For more information about Zija International, Zija, or its growing opportunities, please contact 800-978-ZIJA (801-978-9452). And to find out about all the ways you can Drink Life In® visit Zija at www.drinklifein.com.

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ABOUT DR. MONICA G. MARCU, Pharm.D., Ph.D
Dr. Marcu is a highly respected researcher and clinical pharmacologist, having been "in love with trees," as she puts it, ever since she can remember. This early love and fascination led her to study plants, particularly medicinal and healing plants, and her study and research of Moringa is incorporated in her book "Miracle Tree." Dr. Marcu's background as an expert on the nutrient-rich Moringa is impressive and she is the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Dr. Marcu holds a Ph.D. (pharmacology), Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy), Nursing Degree, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She is an acclaimed photographer of nature and wildlife, with exhibitions in many national galleries. For a copy of the “Miracle Tree” or an interview with Dr. Marcu and the Zija team, please contact Miracle Tree Tour team at PR@zijacorp.com.
ABOUT RODNEY LARSEN

Rod brings broad experience in leadership, marketing, strategic product sales and distribution. He will lead Zija's worldwide product sales and distribution, distributor compensation opportunity, and marketing efforts. Rod is highly committed to supporting Zija's growing team of independent distributors, providing them with the tools necessary to succeed. Rod served as Executive Vice President of Operations and Business Development at NEXX, and was also Director of Business Development at Big Planet, previously a division of NuSkin Enterprises. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and marketing. He is fluent in Finnish and several other languages, and looks forward to reaching out to the international markets.

To contact Rod or the Zija Executive Team call 801-494-2300 or Zija Public Relations at 801-494-2326, email: pr@zijacorp.com.

ABOUT BRAD STEWART
Brad is an entrepreneur with a distinguished twenty-seven year career building his own successful companies as an entrepreneur, authoring books and publications, and hosting a nationally syndicated talk show on business and finance. Brad has overseen key business development in manufacturing, software, finance and network marketing. Brad has identified over five hundred million dollars of new business throughout his career.
Brad has been involved in network marketing his entire adult life, having worked as a key consultant to many of today's top companies. As President of Zija, Brad is confident about the current senior management team and is looking forward to finding, building, and retaining the most successful distributors on the planet.
ABOUT ZIJA INTERNATIONAL

Zija International exclusively manufactures and markets Zija, the only product in the world made from the most nutritional and beneficial parts of the Moringa oleifera plant. The most beneficial parts of the Moringa plant are used to provide your body with over 90 bio-available nutrients. To find out about all the ways you can Drink Life In® visit Zija at www.drinklifein.com.

ABOUT ZIJA

Zija is a patent-pending nutritional health beverage (liquid dietary supplement) formulated from the nutrient rich plant Moringa oleifera. The origin of the name Zija results from modern science and ancient wisdom. The "Z" is from Z-Atin™, an all-natural metabolic trigger that allows your body to absorb the wealth of vitamins, minerals and nutrients in Zija. The "ija" part is from the ancient term for the Moringa plant. To find out about all the ways you can Drink Life In® visit Zija at www.drinklifein.com.