What’s Special About the Number 12?
Posted on | October 12, 2009 | 28 Comments
1. There are 12 cranial nerves
2. There are 12 inches in a foot
3. There are 12 months in a year
4. There are 12 signs of the zodiac
5. There are 12 numbers on a clock
6. There are 12 pitch classes in an octave
7. There are 12 basic hues in a color wheel
8. There are 12 pairs of ribs in the human body
9. There are 12 biochemical salts in the human cell
10. There are 12 thoracic vertebrae in the spinal column
11. There are 12 men who have walked on the Earth’s moon
12. Energetix is 12 days away from introducing an exciting new product!
Wondering what it is?
During the next 12 days, we’ll reveal a few clues about this new product on our blog. If you think you know what it is, take a moment to post a comment. Give us your best guess and you could WIN this special new product!
P.S. You will also be entered to win if you share any other interesting facts that you know about the number 12.
Contest ends 10/24/09
Tags: immune support > natural healing > Stress > wellness
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October 12th, 2009 @ 11:54 am
Jesus had 12 disciples, 12 tribes of Isreal,12 legions of angels represents angelic power, 12 is the perfect number signifying governmental perfection, 12 hours of am and 12 hours of pm…….
Believe the new product will be a natural blend of supplements for the Swine flu…..
October 12th, 2009 @ 12:16 pm
In TCM there are 12 main meridians. The Chinese zodiac also has 12 signs and revolves on a 12 year cycle. There are 12 in a dozen and there are 12 days of Christmas.
October 12th, 2009 @ 12:44 pm
The Chinese use a 12 years cycle for time-reckoning called Earthly Branches. 12 is also the atomic number of magnesium.
October 12th, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
The number 12 is the number of cell salts developed by Dr. Schuessler . This will be great addition to our remedy tool set.
October 12th, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
Scott Walker said it all. Don’t forget the 12 days of Christmas. I think you have made a sublingual or liquid vitamin B12!
October 12th, 2009 @ 3:56 pm
Biblically, Jacob had 12 sons which became the foundation of the nation of Israel.
October 12th, 2009 @ 3:56 pm
12 days of Christmas, 12 tribes of Israel, Jesus had 12 Apostles, It is a 12 step recovery program for addiction.
October 12th, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
There are 12 animals in the Chinese horoscope.
October 12th, 2009 @ 4:03 pm
In Traditional Chinese Medicine there are twelve meridians within the body which carry chi (qi).
12 disciples of Jesus.
12 signs of the Zodiac.
October 12th, 2009 @ 4:04 pm
ahhh did you forget about us acupuncturists??
12 merdians !!!
ren
du
liver
Gall bladder
lung
LI
Bladder
SI
PC
TW
Heart
Stomach
Spleen
October 12th, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
The new product is Vitamin B12.
October 12th, 2009 @ 9:18 pm
12 jurors on a panel– YES– Please let it be Vit B12!!! Cell Salts would be cool too!
October 13th, 2009 @ 9:00 am
Both octahedrons and cubes have 12 edges. An icosahedron has 12 vertices or corners.
October 13th, 2009 @ 9:30 am
Thanks for all of the interesting facts about the number 12 and your great guesses! As promised, here is the first clue about this new product:
“Commonly known to aid gastrointestinal health in the human body, this product contains key elements that can assist with your overall health and well being.”
October 13th, 2009 @ 9:52 am
In numerology, the number 12 equals 3 (1+2); the energy of 3 creates communication/expression, sociability and joy of living.
October 13th, 2009 @ 10:37 am
Interesting facts about the number 12. We are thinking that cell salts would be a great addition to the Energetix line!
October 13th, 2009 @ 11:12 am
Vitamin B-12! — an essential nutrient for our bodies!
October 13th, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
12 people on a jury…
# of joints on fingers..using thumb to count..
New Product…..Cell Salts, yes?
October 13th, 2009 @ 1:16 pm
Probiotics are essential for gastrointestinal health. Perhaps there are 12 strains in particular you have put together for a gastrointestinal product.
October 13th, 2009 @ 4:02 pm
For aiding GI tract and supporting overall health, enzymes are key. Proposing a blend of 12 plant-based enzymes seems possible, and a wonderful addition to the Catalyst-7 and Catalyst-U formulas.
The cell salts and 12 strains of probiotics sound amazing as well!
As well, Donald Epstein writes about 12 stages of healing: Suffering, Polarities and Rhythms (Cycles), Recognizing we are stuck in a perspective, Reclaiming our Power, Merging with the illusion, Preparation for resolution, Resolution, Emptying for possibilities, Light behind the form (life force), Ascent (union with creative force), Descent (unattached), Community. His approach is broad and integrative, interesting no doubt.
October 13th, 2009 @ 4:26 pm
Square root of 144
October 14th, 2009 @ 9:15 am
12 non-essential amino acids
cofactor B12
12= a dozen
12 disciples
12 months of the year
October 15th, 2009 @ 9:26 am
Hello everyone, here is another clue about the new product:
“Studies have shown that this product can improve the bio-availability of many important nutrients in the body.”
October 17th, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
Another clue for this new product:
The ingredients have been known to enhance immune system response!
October 20th, 2009 @ 1:24 pm
I’m guessing Energetix is coming out with a Sublingual B12!
October 21st, 2009 @ 3:46 pm
B12 would be good, although there are 12 days of Christmas, so maybe it will be homeopathic holly?
?:-)
October 24th, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
Yeah! Looks like I guessed correctly. Awesome, I can’t wait to try this product out on my patients. Looks good Energetix!
October 26th, 2009 @ 8:14 am
Congratulations Sarah, you guessed it and we’ll be sending you a Flora 12+! The new product is a multi-strain probiotic designed for compromised digestive systems. Thank you everyone for joining in the fun and we loved reading all of your replies as well as thoughts for new products.
Have a great week!