Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Endurance Mountain Biker: Lauri Brandt

Laurie Brandt is a 3-time Colorado State Mountain Bike Champion for Professional Women, a Colorado State Cyclocross Champion, and 4-time winner of the Leadville Trail 100.  Her course record for the 100-mile Leadville race still stands after 12 years.  From 1992 to 1996, she raced full time on the professional cross country mountain bike circuit, where she was ranked as high as 10th in the World Cup series and was in the top 10 NORBA (National Off-Road Bicycle Association) National ranking all 5 years of her full time career.  In 1995 Shaklee began to sponsor Laurie as part of Team Shaklee, she was the only mountain biker on their cycling roster and she was part of Shaklee’s Top Performers program.  In 1997 and 1998, Laurie continued to race in Colorado, her home state, as she transitioned to her career as a professional geologist.  “I wasn’t done racing when I needed to move on with my professional career, so I continued to race on the regional level.  Some of the best and most challenging races in the country are right here in Colorado.”  She won the State Championship and the Leadville Trail 100 in those two years.

In 2009, Laurie competed in the Growler endurance mountain race in Gunnison, the Leadville Silver Rush 50 mile race, and the Leadville Trail 100 mile race.  She also rode in the Bicycle Tour of Colorado, a 500+ mile ride in 6 days and numerous century (100 mile) rides.  “Training for and competing in races is the best way to stay in shape,” Laurie comments.  “I love the challenges that racing offers and I like seeing what I can do.  I also want my daughters to see me doing something physical that I enjoy and that takes a work ethic to achieve.”  Getting enough sleep and eating the right foods and supplements are essential to achieving those goals.  “I can’t imagine trying to do what I’m doing without the support of Shaklee products.  My girls and I use the Energizing Soy Protein every day, for example, and it gives us high quality protein without meat products and fat.”

Will Laurie Brandt ever call it quits? According to the 47-year-old, “It’s never over ’til it’s over.”

Laurie's favorite Shaklee products are:

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Team Shaklee: Eli Bremer

ELI BREMER is amazing. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and is an active reservist, he fences, swims, rides horses, runs, and shoots. It’s hard to believe that this top-ranking pentathlete went from being an overweight kid with limited athletic ability to competing among the world’s best in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. For him, it’s about setting goals and having something to work toward.

Competing all over the world in pentathlon competitions, it is critical that Eli keeps his performance up, and his body strong and healthy.  With Shaklee as part of his team,

Eli says his favorite Shaklee Sports Nutrition product is Performance.  He says that he probably drinks between half a gallon and a gallon of Performance each day as he trains and competes in a wide variety of sports, designed to test the abilities of the ultimate athlete.  Eli's typical week of training includes about 60 miles of running and 25 miles of swimming - this is a man that that operates at the optimum level of performance!  Performance Sports Drink gives Eli the fluid and electrolyte balance that he needs to keep going and to push hard as he trains and prepares for a difficult competition. 

Whether you are a serious athlete or just wanting to take your game to the next level, Shaklee Sports Nutrition has everything you need and nothing you don't.  For 30 years our Shaklee products have powered some of the most elite athletes in the world.  You, too, can benefit from the same serious sports nutrition that they do!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Doris D. used to expect that her children would be sick many times over the winter, with many trips to the doctor for ear infections, colds, coughs and fevers.  She figured it was "just normal".  Then last year she started her whole family using Shaklee nutritional supplements and switched to safe, and non-irritating Shaklee cleaners and laundry products.  Both of her children went for months, throughout the winter, without being sick!  She said if one of them ever had the sniffles or a slight cough, she would given them extra chewable Vita Lea and extra chewable C.  By the next day, they were always better!  She now has a whole new concept of what normal is.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

She uses Get Clean for her Cleaning Company, and loves it!

Hello, My name is Lil C. and I own two cleaning companies in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  I am writing this letter because of my appreciation for Shaklee cleaning products.  As a cleaning company I would highly recommend the products because they not only cost less but they clean much better,
not to mention the safety to my people.

In the last five years I have tried many other products, including Amway and the Price Club.  The cost in some cases were doubled;  Price Club products cost me $539.00 per year, Amway cost me $378.00 a year, and Shaklee costs me only $176.55 per year.

 I know many small businesses and homes try to save money by shopping sales in town.  I was one of those people.  Then I was challenged to use Shaklee products for six months to see if I could save money.  Well, I did and I am here to say Shaklee products will safe you money too.  I know that Shaklee products are helping me to accomplish my goals.  Without Shaklee products we’d just be another cleaning company.       ~ Lil C.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Disinfect Safely With Basic G

Shaklee Basic-G 


Bacteria, fungi, and viruses can wreak havoc on your family's health and safety. Used as directed, Basic-G tackles over 40 of these pesky microbes (see below), including several animal viruses. That makes it an excellent choice for use in the kitchen, bathroom, or pet area. In addition to being economical - one quart makes up to 64 gallons - it's also EPA registered.   Shaklee Basic-G is a cleaner formulated for killing germs. It is sold as a concentrate, which allows you to vary the cleaning power, 3/8 tsp. in a pint of water is sufficient for cleaning most surfaces. It is available in a quart container which will make 64 gallons of disinfecting cleaner.  At this dilution for a spray unit and in similar dilutions for larger amounts of water, Basic-G is safe to use around youngsters, pets, those with compromised immunological defenses, respiratory problems and airway issues. It’ll look like plain water and have a hardly perceptible smell, however; it is forceful, even when watered down as instructed in a 16 oz. spray bottle.  It is also certified kosher.

In The Kitchen
  • You can use Shaklee Basic-G to disinfect cutting surfaces, counter tops, tables, refrigerators and appliances. However, Basic-G is not food-safe, so any surface that comes in contact with food should be rinsed thoroughly with clean water after application of Shaklee Basic-G. The product has been shown to be effective at killing many food-borne bacteria, plus viruses and fungi, so it has many applications in the kitchen.

In The Bathroom

  • Since many of the germs in a household seem to get concentrated in the bathroom, bathroom cleaning is an ideal application for Shaklee Basic-G. Surfaces in the bathroom do not even have to be rinsed, unless it is likely they will come into contact with food or other items that may be placed in the mouth. In addition to killing many viruses and bacteria, Basic-G also kills three fungi including the fungus that causes athlete's foot.

In Pet Areas

  • While Shaklee Basic-G has been proven effective against many airborne and food-borne bacteria and viruses that affect humans, it is also effective against several diseases that can affect animals. This makes it ideal for disinfecting areas that are frequented by pets -- litter boxes, sleeping areas, chicken houses, pet doors -- any hard surface that frequently comes into contact with animals. Again, though, if you choose to use this on any food or water dishes or items that the pet may lick or chew, be sure to rinse it thoroughly with clean water and allow it to dry before allowing the animal access to it.
 




Here is a list of the “nasties” that Basic G kills:

Bacteria
Pseudomonas aeruginosa1
Staphylococcus aureus1
Salmonella enterica
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus
Bordetella bronchiseptica
Chlamydia psittaci
Community Associated Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (NRS384) (USA300)
Community Associated Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (NRS123) (USA400)
Enterobacter aerogenes
Enterobacter cloacae
Enterococcus faecalis – Vancomycin Resistant
(VRE)
Escherichia coli1
Fusobacterium necrophorum
Klebsiella pneumoniae1
Legionella pneumophila
Listeria monocytogenes
Pasteurella multocida
Proteus mirabilis
Proteus vulgaris
Salmonella enteritidis
Salmonella typhi
Salmonella typhimurium
Serratia marcescens
Shigella flexneri
Shigella sonnei
Staphylococcus aureus – Methicillin resistant
(MRSA)
Staphylococcus aureus – Vancomycin Intermediate
Resistant (VISA)
Staphylococcus epidermidis2
Streptococcus faecalis1
Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep)
Viruses
*Adenovirus Type 4
*Herpes Simplex Type1
*Herpes Simplex Type2
*Human coronavirus
*Influenza A / Hong Kong Flu Virus*
*Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
*Rotavirus
*Rubella (German Measles)
*SARS Associated Coronavirus
Animal Viruses
*Avian Influenza (H5N1)*Avian polyomavirus
*Canine distemper
*Feline leukemia
*Feline picornavirus
*Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
*Infectious bronchitis (Avian IBV)
* Newcastle Disease
*Pseudorabies (PRV)
*Rabies
*Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGE)

Fungi
Aspergillus niger
Candida albicans
Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete’s Foot Fungus)
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1 ATCC & antibiotic-resistant strain
2 Antibiotic-resistant only
* Virucidal



Read more:
Shaklee Basic G
Uses for Shaklee Basic G at eHow
Shaklee Basic G:  Facts & Usage

It Works!

IT WORKS! 
October, 2010

Our family has a history of high cholesterol and I have been battling high LDL levels for quite a few years.   My  HDL has pretty consistently been in a good range,  but  I was very excited to begin using the Cholesterol Reduction Complex by Shaklee so see if it would reduce my LDL.

I started taking it in August right after the product was launched.  You need to take 2 tablets 15-30 minutes before two of your meals.  Sometimes that was a little tricky to remember, so I set my cell phone alarm! I have consistently taken it now for 2 months.

I had my cholesterol checked shortly before I started taking the Cholesterol Reduction Complex. I had it checked again this week and got the results yesterday.

I am pleased to report my LDL has already dropped from 180-150, almost 20% in just 2 months!!  I told my doctor what I was doing and she told that is takes a while for LDL to drop so advised me to be patient as it continues to drop!  I am confident it will soon be in the normal range. 


April 2011

I had another LIPID panel on April 2.  I was thrilled to see the continuing positive results.  It has now been 7 months since I started taking CRC.  I take 2 tablets before 2 meals per day between 85 and 90 % of the time.  I still have my cell phone alarm set so I don't forget!

My LDL has dropped to 117.  That is a over a 35% drop.  My HDL has increased to 60.  My overall  cholesterol is lower than it has been in the past 20 years!

~ Barb


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Inflammation – A Biological Response to Stress


Inflammation – A Biological Response to Stress


In the past decade, inflammation has become one of the hottest topics in medical research because it is emerging as a possible cause of many of the chronic diseases that threaten the quality and the length of life.  If that’s true, then addressing inflammation could be a singular approach to targeting multiple health conditions and, perhaps, could simplify scientific and medical research strategies for fighting many of the most deadly chronic diseases.

We now know that there are many possible lifestyle and environmental triggers of inflammatory stress, including smoking; a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet; obesity; radiation; and even exposure to environmental toxins. Persistent, chronic, or uncontrolled low-grade inflammation has been linked to increased risk for the metabolic syndrome and heart disease, diabetes and insulin resistance, rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers, asthma, allergies, and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Acute inflammation is a natural immune system response to injury or infection during which the body orchestrates a symphony of immune system signals, messages, and physiological actions to combat and neutralize foreign invaders that may be responsible for the injury. This inflammatory response can result in the characteristic redness, heat, swelling, and pain that you may see and feel at the site of a wound and is the beginning of the healing process as the body eventually brings nourishment to the site.

Cholesterol Reduction

Just a quick note to let you know how effective Cholesterol Reduction Complex has been from me. 

My short history is that I’m 41 years old, slightly overweight, and have had moderately high cholesterol for at least 10 years.  For years my doctor told me to cut down on fats, increase my level of exercise and start taking a statin drug.  I kept telling him I was game for the first two but didn’t want the statin.  At 40 he finally gave me the ultimatum.  My total cholesterol was at 272,  HDL 38,  LDL 193 and triglycerides at 205.  He gave me four months to show significant improvement, or it was time to start the statins. 

I saw your presentation on Shaklee’s Cholesterol Reduction Complex and decided it was worth a try.  Three months later, my total cholesterol dropped to 224,  HDL up to 42,  LDL down to 156 and triglycerides down to 128.  This time, in the discussion with my doctor the word “statin” never came up.  I have another appointment in a few months and will let you know how those numbers turn out. 

Thank you, Andy

Monday, May 16, 2011

Chuck's Parkinson's Story

Chuck’s Parkinson’s & Vivix Story
March 2011
 

Below is a story about my husband and his experience to date on Vivix, Shaklee's cellular anti-aging tonic. He has been on Shaklee supplements since 2001, but we have seen the most change since starting Vivix August 2008. The improvements became noticeable within 2 months.

Before Vivix, our goal was to keep him as healthy as possible so his body only needed to deal with Parkinson's.  Since Vivix, our goal has changed to repairing his DNA, reducing his symptoms and his medications; then use his personal experience to help others. I often reflect on why God put Shaklee in my path – and it’s times like this when I hear the answer.

Chuck is 80, I am 60; we’ve been married 26 years, have a blended family of 6 children and 16
grandchildren. He is my partner and the love of my life.

In 2003 Chuck was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease – a progressive neurological disorder with no
known cure. When you hear Parkinson’s you may think of Michael J. Fox, or the former Pope, who lived with Parkinson’s for many, many years. Chuck has a very positive attitude about his PD, he figures something would eventually get him, and it could be worse.
  • dementia
  • tremors in the hands and legs
  • impaired large and small muscle dexterity
  • slow walk, eventually becoming a shuffle
  • speech problems
  • hunched posture
  • drooling
  • balance and coordination issues
  • facial ‘mask’ – people with PD begin to lose their expression, have a quiet dullness about them, or as I refer to it, their lights go out
At Shaklee’s 2008 International Conference, when Vivix, our new cellular anti-aging tonic, was
announced, Dr. Jamie McManus, Director of Health Sciences at Shaklee, said people with diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and neurological diseases would have the most results. Well, you can imagine my cheer at that news!

Chuck began taking Vivix immediately and has been faithful with it every day since.

When asked how he feels today, he says he feels better but not sure exactly how. My report is that
improvement has been happening continuously - and it is these things in life that mean the most! He’s
back to:
  • laughing, smiling and making jokes
  • our Chiropractor says his body is more flexible
  • participating in group conversations 
  • singing silly songs
  • we’ve been dancing again
  • he’s more engaged in life
  • the dementia that had set in has left
  • and best of all – when you look into his eyes, his lights are back on!
Is Vivix making a difference in Chuck’s health and in our life together? You bet it is! Some people say Vivix is expensive. I say Vivix is priceless.




If you would like a copy of Chuck's Shaklee Supplement Program, contact me and I'll be happy to send you a copy of his plan.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Did You Know??

Did You Know...

 
The Pentagon uses Shaklee cleaning products?  So all 440 toilets get cleaned with Basic G every day.  Basic G lasts on a surface killing bad bacteria and viruses for up to 3 days.  Clorox kills these germs for only 1 hour.  Lysol, Pine Sol, etc. do not kill ¼ of the kinds of organisms Clorox or Basic G do.  The cost of Basic G is 25 cents per gallon.  Compare for yourselves.  Why would anyone want to use anything else?







Shaklee products are also used by the National Zoo in Washington, DC, the US Department of the Treasury, and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.  Many US Park services uses the products as well.

Popeye’s Chicken and KFC outlets also use safe, effective, economical Shaklee Cleaning Products.



The Cousteau Society uses only Shaklee Cleaning Products, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care Products on board their research ships and in their offices and homes as well.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Vitamin E

We have all learned that vitamins are an essential part of life.  They are micronutrients because our bodies require them in small amounts compared to things like carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water.  Vitamins are a significant part of our good health because they regulate metabolism and are part of how our processes our food to release the energy within it.  Vitamins are either soluble in water or fat.  Water-soluble vitamins must be brought into the body daily because they are not stored in the body but pass through the body within hours.  Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body, usually in the body's fatty tissues.


Vitamin E
Vitamin E is actually a family of eight antioxidant compounds.  Vitamin E prevents cell damage, protects other fat soluble vitamins, and protects low-density lipoproteins (LDL cholesterol) from oxidation.  This vitamin is essential for normal calcium metabolism.  Vitamin E has is also known to inhibit blood clotting and has other functions related to the activity of the immune system.  The most common form of Vitamin E supplement is the gamma-tocopherol form.  However, this form is not taken up by the body in any quantity because the liver selectively incorporates alpha-tocopherol into the blood.  Still the gamma form may have some unique benefits in suppressing colon cancer.  Vitamin E deficiency may result in damage to red blood cells and to nerves.  Signs of deficiency include infertility in men and women, menstrual problems, neuromuscular impairment, shortened red blood cell lifespan, miscarriage and uterine degeneration.  People with impaired balance and coordination and/or damage to the retina may also be deficient.  People with severe malnutrition, fat malabsorption problems, may have Vitamin E deficiencies as well.  Use caution when taking an anticoagulant medication, if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, rheumatic heart disease or an overactive thyroid when taking supplemental Vitamin E.


Supplements
Supplementation is important today because while we were created to get all the nutrients we need for healthy lives through our food, our commercialized food supply today does not provide the same volume of important nutrients that it once did.  Due to poor commercial farming practices, depleted soils and premature harvesting, our produce is not as nutritious as Grandma's produce was.  It is important that we supplement our diets with food based supplements because our bodies don't appreciate synthetic copy-cats.

 

Vita-E Complex plus Selenium® contains a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant, vitamin E which supports heart, brain, and prostate health and promotes lung, colon, and immune function. 

Vita-E® contains naturally occurring vitamin E from vegetable oil, which is more easily absorbed and retained by the body than synthetic forms.




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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Vitamin D

We have all learned that vitamins are an essential part of life.  They are micronutrients because our bodies require them in small amounts compared to things like carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water.  Vitamins are a significant part of our good health because they regulate metabolism and are part of how our processes our food to release the energy within it.  Vitamins are either soluble in water or fat.  Water-soluble vitamins must be brought into the body daily because they are not stored in the body but pass through the body within hours.  Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body, usually in the body's fatty tissues.

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that has properties of both a vitamin and a hormone and it is required for the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus.  It is necessary for growth and development, protects against muscle weakness and is involved in regulating the heartbeat.  It is also important in the prevention and treatment of breast and colon cancers, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and hypocalcemia; enhances immunity; and is necessary for thyroid function and normal blood clotting.  Researchers have discovered that dark-skinned people and people living in the upper third of the continental United States and Canada cannot produce enough Vitamin D from exposure to sunlight which makes Vitamin D supplementation necessary.  You can take a quick quiz to see if you are getting enough Vitamin D.  Benefits of Vitamin D include a reduction in the risk of colon polyps and prostate cancer, less coronary artery disease and a decreased chance of developing type 1 diabetes, plus increased muscle strength and coordination along with higher bone strength.  Deficiencies can cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults as well as loss of appetite, a burning sensation in the mouth or throat, diarrhea, insomnia, visual problems, and weight loss.  Cholesterol lowering drugs, antacids, mineral oil and steroid hormones interfere with Vitamin D absorption.  It is critical that Vitamin D be taken with Calcium, so be sure that your natural supplement includes calcium as well. 

Supplements
Supplementation is important today because while we were created to get all the nutrients we need for healthy lives through our food, our commercialized food supply today does not provide the same volume of important nutrients that it once did.  Due to poor commercial farming practices, depleted soils and premature harvesting, our produce is not as nutritious as Grandma's produce was.  It is important that we supplement our diets with food based supplements because our bodies don't appreciate synthetic copy-cats.  In addition, we spend a lot more time indoors today than we used to and so we just don't get out into the sun as often as our bodies need us to.

Shaklee's Vitalizer®  is the result of fifty years of research and based on 12 Shaklee clinical studies. With 80 bio-optimized clinically proven nutrients, Vitalizer provides the best spectrum of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, anti-aging phytonutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, and probiotics.*

 
VitaLea® multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplements are food based supplements that provide 23 essential vitamins and minerals at clinically proven levels for optimal health.  VitaLea is the multi that is contained in the Vitalizer pack. Taken daily, Vita-Lea promotes overall health and wellness and supports long-term colon, heart, and eye health, and strengthens the immune system.


Add some sunshine to your day with Vita-D3™! Recent research shows that vitamin D—the "sunshine vitamin"—offers a multitude of benefits including supporting healthy heart function, immune and bone health. But, up to 80% of Americans may have insufficient levels of this essential nutrient. Boost your level of vitamin D with Shaklee Vita-D3. The perfect choice for overall health and well-being, Vita-D3 provides 1,000 IU of high potency vitamin D3 and Calcium to help your body thrive!




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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Vitamin C

We all know that vitamins are an essential part of life.  They are micronutrients because our bodies require them in small amounts compared to things like carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water.  Vitamins are a significant part of our good health because they regulate metabolism and are part of how our processes our food to release the energy within it.  Vitamins are either soluble in water or fat.  Water-soluble vitamins must be brought into the body daily because they are not stored in the body but pass through the body within hours.  Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body, usually in the body's fatty tissues.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water soluble antioxidant that is required for at least three hundred metabolic functions in the body, including tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function and healthy gums.  It also aids in the production of antistress hormones and interferon, and is needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine and phenylalanine.  You probably have already heard that Vitamin C is an antioxidant which means that it aids in the prevention of cancer.  Studies have shown that taking Vitamin C regularly can reduce the symptoms of asthma and it helps protect against the harmful effects of pollution, protects against infection, and enhances immunity.  Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron but it also combines with toxic substances, such as some heavy metals, and renders them harmless so that they can be eliminated from the body.  This vitamin also helps to lower LDL cholesterol levels (the 'bad' cholesterol) as well as lowering high blood pressure and prevents atherosclerosis, protects against abnormal blood clotting and bruising and reduces the risk of cataracts, promotes the healing of wounds and burns.  The human body does no manufacture Vitamin C so we must obtain this vitamin from our diet.  Scurvy is a disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency and is characterized by poor wound healing, soft and spongy bleeding gums, edema, extreme weakness and "pinpoint' hemorrhages under the skin.  Other signs of Vitamin C deficiency are increased susceptibility to infection, joint pains, lack of energy, poor digestion, prolonged wound healing time, a tendency to bruise easily and tooth loss.  Alcohol, analgesics, antidepressants, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, smoking, and steroids reduce levels of Vitamin C in the body.


Supplements
Supplementation is important today because while we were created to get all the nutrients we need for healthy lives through our food, our commercialized food supply today does not provide the same volume of important nutrients that it once did.  Due to poor commercial farming practices, depleted soils and premature harvesting, our produce is not as nutritious as Grandma's produce was.  It is important that we supplement our diets with food based supplements because our bodies don't appreciate synthetic copy-cats.  
Your body is capable of many things, but it can’t make or store vitamin C. Shaklee Sustained Release Vita-C 500 mg offers sustained-release protection hour after hour, using a proprietary sustained release system.  The “do-everything” nutrient, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. Sustained Release Vita-C provides:
High-potency vitamin C, A proprietary sustained-release system that delivers the vitamin C equivalent of one-and-a-half oranges every hour for five hours, A formula that helps maintain natural antioxidant defenses, cell integrity, and the health of eyes, teeth, gums, bones, muscles, and blood vessels



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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

B Vitamins

We all know that vitamins are an essential part of life.  They are micronutrients because our bodies require them in small amounts compared to things like carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water.  Vitamins are a significant part of our good health because they regulate metabolism and are part of how our processes our food to release the energy within it.  Vitamins are either soluble in water or fat.  Water-soluble vitamins must be brought into the body daily because they are not stored in the body but pass through the body within hours.  Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body, usually in the body's fatty tissues.

B Vitamins
The B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins that help to maintain the health of the nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver and mouth as well as healthy muscle tone and proper brain function.  Because B vitamins work together, a deficiency in one often indicates a deficiency in another.  The B vitamins are a team, which is why B Complex is a common supplement.
The eight B vitamins discussed below are
  • B1 (thiamine)
  • B2 (riboflavin)
  • B3 (niacin)
  • B5 (pantothenic acid)
  • B6
  • B7 (biotin)
  • B12
  • Folic acid
These vitamins help the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. They also help form red blood cells. Not getting enough of certain B vitamins can cause diseases.  At the end of this entry you will find recommended food based supplements for your consideration. 

Monday, May 9, 2011

Vitamin A

We all know that vitamins are an essential part of life.  They are micronutrients because our bodies require them in small amounts compared to things like carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water.  Vitamins are a significant part of our good health because they regulate metabolism and are part of how our processes our food to release the energy within it.  Vitamins are either soluble in water or fat.  Water-soluble vitamins must be brought into the body daily because they are not stored in the body but pass through the body within hours.  Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body, usually in the body's fatty tissues.

Vitamin A
  • Essential for healthy eyesight, skin, nails, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, a strong immune system, red blood cell production, and regulates genetic expression.
  • Has been successfully used to enhance immunity, help heal gastrointestinal ulcers and to prevent night blindness. 
  • Deficiency can cause dry hair and/or skin, dry eyes, poor growth, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive troubles, sinusitis, pneumonia, respiratory infections, skin disorders and weight loss.
Vitamin A, an antioxidant, is a fat-soluble vitamin commonly known as the anti-infective vitamin, because it is required for normal functioning of the immune system.  Without each of the necessary components of the immune system, we get sick and experience other negative symptoms in our lives.

Antibiotics, laxatives, and some cholesterol-lowering drugs interfere with the body's absorption of Vitamin A.  Overdose of Vitamin A (over 100,000 IU daily for a long period of time) can be toxic to the body, particularly to the liver, and can cause birth defects.  

Carotenoids are a class of compounds related to Vitamin A that are found in dark colored plant foods.  One commonly known carotenoid is beta-carotene, others are lycopene and lutein.  Beta-carotene has been shown to help prevent cancer by scavenging for free radicals.  You cannot overdose on beta-carotene but if you take in too much your skin may turn slightly yellow-orange in color.

Supplements
Supplementation is important today because while we were created to get all the nutrients we need for healthy lives through our food, our commercialized food supply today does not provide the same volume of important nutrients that it once did.  Due to poor commercial farming practices, depleted soils and premature harvesting, our produce is not as nutritious as Grandma's produce was.  It is important that we supplement our diets with food based supplements because our bodies don't appreciate synthetic copy-cats. 


Shaklee's Vitalizer®  is the result of fifty years of research and based on 12 Shaklee clinical studies. With 80 bio-optimized clinically proven nutrients, Vitalizer provides the best spectrum of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, anti-aging phytonutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, and probiotics.*

 
VitaLea® multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplements are food based supplements that provide 23 essential vitamins and minerals at clinically proven levels for optimal health.  VitaLea is the multi that is contained in the Vitalizer pack. Taken daily, Vita-Lea promotes overall health and wellness and supports long-term colon, heart, and eye health, and strengthens the immune system.



Shaklee also has an anti-oxidant powerhouse supplement combination.  This nutrition pack delivers a 30-day supply of whole-body antioxidant protection. CarotoMax contains the six most important classes of cartenoids, while FlavoMax provides the six key classes of flavonoids. Combined, they are nature's antioxidant powerhouse, protecting your cells and DNA from free radical attacks.



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Vitamin A from Linus Pauling Institute
Vitamin A from the US National Library of Medicine
Prescription for Nutritional Healing
Office of Dietary Supplements: National Institute of Health

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Toxic Poker Event

Are you playing Russian Roulette with your family and pets? Come learn how you may be unwittingly exposing yourself, your family and your pets to unnecessary toxins by using ordinary cleaning products. Get the real dirt on clean!

When:  May 11  5:30 to 6:30
Where:  Rhythms of Life Wellness Studio  1012 Dupont Street in Bellingham



We'll have free samples for everyone, door prizes,

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Fiber Plan Tablets Now Star-K Kosher Certified

Great news! Fiber Plan Tablets are now Star-K Kosher Certified and are now available to order.


Shaklee Fiber Plan®
  •  Shaklee Fiber Plan Tablets

    • Size: 75 Tablets
    • Item #20435
    • Promotes Colon Health and Digestion, and Regularity*

    • Fiber Plan Tablets is now Star K Certified. This item replaces #20376.
      Diets high in fiber aid digestion, promote regularity, and support colon health. The FDA recommends 25 grams of fiber per day, but Americans typically consume only half that amount. Fiber Plan Tablets can help you get all your fiber on a "regular" basis every day. 

      • Retail Price (SRP): $13.20
      • Member Price (MN): $11.20

      Contact me if you are interested in placing an order for the Kosher Fiber Plan Tablets.

Monday, May 2, 2011

ShakleeBaby Products Are Safe, Pure and Gentle For Baby, And For You!

Here's another unsettling reminder that dangerous chemicals are routinely found in supermarket shampoos, moisturizers, shaving and cleansing gels, tanning solutions, pharmaceuticals, and even your toothpaste. Opt out today with safe and pure Shaklee products!

Top Class Actions announced on April 22, 2010 this:
Johnson & Johnson and Wal-Mart Sued for Selling Toxic Baby Shampoo
By Sarah Pierce


If you purchased Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Shampoo or Wal-Mart brand Equate Tearless Baby Wash, you may want to stop using it. A class action lawsuit has been approved this month that claims these products may contain a toxin linked to cancer.
The class action lawsuit, filed earlier this year, accuses Johnson & Johnson and Wal-Mart Stores of selling shampoo and baby wash that allegedly contains methylene chloride, an ingredient banned by the FDA in cosmetics because it’s linked to cancer. The law firm that filed the lawsuit is also investigating Target’s Night-time Bath and Body Wash, which is not currently named in the suit.

A third Johnson & Johnson plant is now also under investigation for alleged quality concerns. The new Johnson & Johnson plant is one that manufactures Pepcid and Mylanta among other products. You can read the details on that investigation at Legafi.

So what is a safe and healthy alternative to store bought baby wash and shampoo?  ShakleeBaby! 
The ShakleeBaby product line includes:
  • Gentle Wash that is naturally gentle, pH balanced and sensitivity tested. 76% organic, 99% natural.
  • Soothing Lotion, a natural, light, soothing lotion. 87% organic, 99% natural
  • Diaper Cream that helps treat and prevent diaper rash, helps seal out wetness, and protects chafed skin attributable to diaper rash.
  • Massage Oil that is perfect for massaging your baby or moisturizing after bath.  99% organic, 99% natural.
  • MulitVitamin & MultiMineral Powder which is a comprehensive supplement with 23 essential vitamins and minerals and extra vitamin D that you can add to a bottle or a sippy-cup very easily.

 If you would like to start using ShakleeBaby products in your home, follow the links above to find out more and to place an order or contact me at this link and I will help you along in the process.