MGM Supplement Blog

Why Supplement

2011-08-19T07:59:00.001-07:00

I just came across some alarming facts from the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society that may interest you.

Did you know that approximately one out of every two adults will be diagnosed with cancer sometime during their life, and that simple lifestyle choices--such as proper diet and exercise--can help prevent 60?90% of many major diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes?

If you're at all concerned about your health or the health of someone you love, I strongly encourage you to read Why the Proven Benefits of Nutritional Supplementation Are So Important Today. This is one of the most helpful and eye-opening brochures I've read. I'm sure you'll feel the same.

From,

Matthew and Kristen Mcasey

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Cholesterol Reduction Complex

2011-04-29T12:40:00.001-07:00


	Barb Hill Behar Testimonial Cholesterol Reduction Complex 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!

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CBS~Protien Drink Dangers

2011-03-23T06:14:00.001-07:00


	CBS ~ Protein Drink Dangers ~ This may shock you! WARNING: If you use or purchase protein drinks, please check out this report first. It may shock you ~ May cause health problems over time ~ Contains cadmium and lead! Muscle Milk is one of the worst! Did you ever suspect THAT when you purchased your protein drink? I'm sure! Consumer Reports found heavy metals present in all 15 different protein drinks checked! I love the way they say all the heavy metals are well below the FDA limits ~ Within government safety standards... Why not go with something 100% proven SAFE & EFFECTIVE? All of Shaklee's Engergizing Soy Protein, and Cinch Soy & Whey Protein Shake Mixes are 100% safe and do not contain lead, alcohol, aresnic, cadmium, mercury, or other harmful substances. Futhermore, Shaklee is the original pioneer in soy protein. If you are going to use/drink protein, like me, why not go with the best? I've been using it for 13 years so I can personally guarantee that it is very high quality. Now that you know, please make the safe choice for yourself and your family.
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Colitis and Diverticulitis

2011-02-22T07:42:00.001-08:00

The Grace of Vivix according to Louis:

February of 2008 I was diagnosed with Colitis and Diverticulites, but tests also showed a possibility of Chrons. I was on various medications throughout 2008 and 2009 with nothing really helping. Then one day in late January of 2010 Amber called and talked to me about Vivix and offered to send more information along with testimonials. After reading the material I ordered Vivix and after a month thought it wasn't going to help me but I remembered Amber saying to try it at least for two months.

I started taking Vivix in February and after two months I could see improvement and by three months I was symptom free and still am nearly a year later. Before taking Vivix I had diarrhea, bloody stools, and mucus discharge to the point I didn't leave the house but for a short time. I was basically living on toast and yogurt and drinking only water. I had no energy. Now I watch my diet but I can eat most things and I still drink mostly water but occasionsally have tea or a soda. I am now able to do my regular activities, and am so thankfull!

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Reduce Risk of Macular Degeneration

2011-02-03T07:15:00.001-08:00

Most supplement companies are reluctant to abandon a well-established brand - even when they have something better to sell. On a recent visit to our optometrist he alerted us to a perfect example of that in the area of eye health. But, first a bit of background.

Many of you have probably heard of AREDS (Age Related Eye Disease Study) conducted by the National Eye Institute. That study showed that high doses of the antioxidants vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E and the mineral zinc significantly decreased the risk of macular degeneration in high risk patients.

Very shortly after the study was completed several companies started marketing vitamin supplements based on the amounts of those nutrients used in the AREDS study. However, by the time that study was published there were already several other published studies showing that lutein and zeaxanthin were a better choice than beta-carotene and that omega-3 fatty acids also significantly reduced the risk of macular degeneration. In addition, many experts felt that the amount of zinc used in the original AREDS formulation was too high.

So the National Eye Institute immediately started an AREDS 2 study with the revised formulation and most of the manufacturers of AREDS supplements started marketing AREDS 2 supplements. Our optometrist told us people interested in reducing the risk of macular degeneration really should be using the AREDS 2 supplements rather than the AREDS formulations offered by the same companies. Since he knew that we used Shaklee products he also asked us whether it was possible to get those nutrients in the right amount from Shaklee supplements.

So we did some label reading. Vitalizer, 1 Vita E Complex, 2 CarotoMax, 2 OmegaGuard and 1 Zinc Complex come very close to the AREDS 2 formulation.

So the bottom line is:

If you are interested in reducing the risk of macular degeneration look for an AREDS 2 formulation and Shaklee can fit the bill.

To Your Health!

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Toxic World.. What can a person do?

2011-01-20T08:33:00.001-08:00


	We are being exposed to so many chemicals in our environment--they get into the air we breath, the water we drink and the food we eat. It is so important to be aware of the things that we are exposed to so we can make different choices. Please share this information with people you care about and Stay Healthy Everyone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS33IGiisJQ
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Weight Loss Sampler

2011-01-06T11:24:00.001-08:00

Don't make a resolution to change your weight. Make a resolution to change your life!

It's the habits we form and the lifestyle we live that will have the largest impact on our future health. To start the day join DR Oz with his 7 minute morning work out.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-ozs-seven-minute-workout

News from the Shaklee Grapevine:

Cinch has a great new fan/author/educator, Brad Lamm, who loves Cinch and has featured Cinch in his new book Just 10lbs - Easy Steps to Weighing What You Want (Finally!), which provides the motivation to take control of your weight by taking the first step, the first 10 pounds. Brad is a regular contributor to The Dr. Oz Show and will be sharing his new book and Cinch on The Dr. Oz Show in January.

Also Shaklee has rolled out a deal we can't hardly refuse... It's called the Cinch Sampler Pack provides an amazing assortment of products specially designed to keep muscle while you burn fat.

The Cinch Sampler Pack Includes:
* 1 canister of Cinch Vanilla Shake Mix
* 1 box of Cinch Peanut Butter Crunch Snack Bars
* 1 box of Cinch Pomegranate Energy Tea Mix

Also includes a pedometer, a three-month membership to Cinchwellness.com and a Cinch Program Guide at no additional cost!

When you register as a New Member, Distributor (with a minimum $70 order) or Gold Ambassador and receive a Cinch Sampler Pack FREE! ($80 VALUE) This is really a good deal.

(This offer is only good until January 31st)

Already a member? When you add the Cinch Sampler to your autoship you save $30.

Cinch Sampler Pack Buy Online

Discover what all the fuss is about with Cinch. http://cinchplan.com

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BEV'S CINCH STORY

2010-12-31T07:22:00.001-08:00

WEIGHT … something that is on EVERYONE’S MIND!

Cinch is a safe, very effective program that offers long lasting results.

And for those who just want a healthy, good tasting drink that fills you up “fast” and removes the desire for sugar and junk food, give CINCH a try! It’s my favorite way to take my daily vitamins … they go down easy and Cinch provides the “food” that makes the vitamins even more effective.

A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR DAY

View the enclosed story … Great Before and After Pictures! Bev’s results were impressive.

Pina Colada

1"cup"pineapple"juice"

1/4"c."crushed"ice

1"ripe"banana

2"scoops"vanilla"cinch

Lower"calorie"version:

½"Cup"pineapple"juice

½"Cup"water

½"Cup"crushed"ice

½"ripe"banana

2"scoops"vanilla"Cinch

Yum! I think I'll

go make

one ...

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Do You Need Herblax? You be the Judge

2010-12-20T12:20:00.001-08:00

It has been known by the natural healing profession for many years, and is recently being validated by the medical physicians, that well over 90% of degenerative disease conditions can be related directly to intestinal stasis — that is, a stagnant, fermenting condition within the bowels and related organs. This does not necessarily correspond to actual known constipation. A person can move his bowels many times a day, and still be encumbered with dead cells, decaying food materials, poisonous chemicals, parasites, pus, mucus, etc., all of which contribute to the circulation of toxins throughout the whole body, giving rise to an endless chain of “disease” conditions.

These facts should be taken into consideration when nutrition programs and vitamin therapy are introduced for the first time. The proper body’s response to a proper nutrition program is to start releasing stored toxins from the cells and this puts more stress on organs of elimination (colon, kidneys, lungs, liver, blood, and skin) which are already malfunctioning from past intake of drugs, additives, and refined, processed and overcooked foods. The result of this could be symptoms of nausea, weakness, headaches, rashes, and tiredness. To prevent this from happening, Dr. Shaklee has made HERB-LAX, a combination of nine different herbs that help detoxify the body through better, more complete, elimination.

It is important to understand that herbs are not in any way related to the artificial colon—cleansers promoted by television. Herbs do not act like ordinary laxatives that irritate the tissues and force the bowel to eject its contents. This weakens the organs and causes dependencies. But herbs, being a food, nourish the bowel and related organs to strengthen them so that they will function entirely on their own, effectively eliminating waste materials.

It is hard to say how many HERB-LAX an individual should use, since each person differs. Choose the dose that gives you two to three soft, easy bowel movements daily. This can range from one half to 30 per day ( in the case of Diverticulitis).

Those who are faithful in using HERB-LAX for internal cleanliness will get surprising good side effects as days, weeks and months go by. These include a better complexion, no headaches, no bad breath, little odor during bowel movements, plus more energy and clearer thinking.

Herb Lax®

One cannot study the Shaklee product Herb-Lax® without gaining a profound respect for our founder Forrest C. Shaklee, Sr.

What an amazing mind he had to conceive such a product at the time he did. Remember, interest in herbal medicines had waned considerably during the middle of the last century. Herb-Lax was the second product he developed, and it has truly withstood the "test of time" remaining one of Shaklee's favorite products. Dr. Shaklee knew that proper elimination of waste from the bowel is one of the keys to optimal health.

It is said that 90% of degenerative diseases are related to, or worsened by, the food we eat passing too slowly through our intestinal system. The fact that Herb-Lax® contains Senna leaf powder and is therefore a laxative is a no-brainer. Practically everyone in the medical or herbal community would understand that. What Dr. Shaklee did to make his signature product unique was to blend an additional eight herbs with the Senna leaf powder to enhance its intended use - that being to speed up the movement of foodstuffs through the intestinal system. He was able to accomplish this without the usual unwanted side effects of taking a laxative. Another great consideration about this product is that the label states a serving size of four tablets. That would indeed cause a gentle bowel movement within several hours. I think it is interesting to note that by taking less than the serving size, one can effectively speed up the flow of food and waste through the intestinal tract without causing diarrhea.

Why does it work the way it does? Certainly, several of the herbs contained in this product produce a laxative action. In addition to the aforementioned Senna leaf powder, buckthorn bark powder, licorice root, blue malva powder, and culver root have shown some laxative action.

They do, however, along with the other herbs present, fulfill other functions within the GI tract to complete the action. For example, licorice root, alfalfa, fennel seed and anise seed aid in digestion. Licorice root also reduces the production of stomach acid (good for heartburn?); and relieves gas, as does anise seed. Anise seed also acts to relieve stomach cramps. Rhubarb is unusual in that in can cause a laxative effect, and it has the opposite effect in small doses!

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I agree with what you are saying about Dr. Shaklee and Herb Lax. (Dr. Shaklee's basic 5 were:

Vita-Lea; Protein; Vita C; Alfalfa; and HerbLax.)

My elderly 89 year old father takes HerbLax daily and has for years and
years -- I have been in Shaklee since 1978—recently he had a colonoscopy (just
because they thought he should since he had not had one for years) I guess
they thought he should have something wrong at his age, right.

During the procedure the doctor asked my dad--"Do you take Shaklee HerbLax?"
"My dad said Yes, I do every day" (think he takes 2 or 4). Doctor said
I thought so because the colon is a darker color. I have several other
people with colons like yours and they all take Shaklee. Dad is getting
worried, "Is it bad?" "No," he said, "I wish all my patients had colons
like yours--your colon is that of a 20 year old person, that is good, it
couldn't be better."

So I guess this is living proof that Dr. Shaklee was right and knew what he
was talking about. Sharon Rowe

PS. This is the same report I received from my doctor. - Bennie Schmidt

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December Newsletter

2010-12-09T11:54:00.001-08:00

We all know Shaklee makes the best products on the market! Would you like to know who uses shaklee products, and hear some great testimonies on the products? ? Well if you do then click on the link below and read a great newsletter!

Shaklee Heath Newsletter

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Are You Rich?

2010-11-10T06:31:00.001-08:00

ARE YOU RICH?

How much money do you need to feel rich? Wealth is a subjective concept, but one thing is universal in most definitions: being able to live a comfortable life without having to work.

"I'd like to have enough money so my family and I wouldn't have to work anymore or worry about the necessities, and maybe travel a bit," said Deborah, a Southern California resident visiting New York City. She said she'd need about $10 million to consider herself set. One woman from Seattle put it at a "couple thousand dollars a month." Another from New York City wanted a billion (although she'd still fly coach.)

Experts peg the figure to be somewhere around $2 million to $12 million in savings. On the high end of that range, a single person living in an expensive part of the country (say, New York City), wanting to retire at 35 would need at least $300,000 a year to feel rich, according to Steven Kaye, president of Watchung, N.J.-based wealth management firm American Economic Planning Group. He based that number on real-life figures his clients tell him they need. A yearly income of $300,000 would allow for taxes, a $3,800-a-month apartment (the average price in Manhattan), and a monthly spending allowance of around twelve grand, he said. Not too bad, especially since you could do this all without a pesky job. Maybe some of us shouldn’t consider moving to Manhattan! To generate $300,000 a year beginning at age 35, you'd need a nest egg of just under $12 million. That assumes a conservative investment portfolio generating a return of 5% a year, an inflation rate of 2.5% a year and Social Security benefits of $25,000 a year starting at age 62. Over time, the shape of your nest egg would resemble a bell curve, growing in the early years, and then declining as inflation required you to withdraw more money to maintain a lifestyle equivalent to $300,000 in 2010. The $12 million would finally dwindle to $934 when you turned 100.

If you live in a low cost part of the country, $100,000 a year should be enough, said Kaye. In that case, you would need savings of about $4 million to retire at 35. But, who retires at 35? If you're willing to stay in the workforce until age 65, a mere $2 million would be enough! TWO MILLION DOLLARS! Jon Duncan, a financial planner at Tacoma, Wash.-based Seneschal Advisors, gave numbers similar to Kaye's, and agreed that for most people, the figure would be somewhere in the multi-millions.

"I'm from an era when we'd talk about millionaires and say 'Whoa, he's got it made for life,'" said Duncan. "But that's not the case anymore." Indeed, few experts think a million is enough to quit your day job. "Don't retire at 35," he advised this reporter, "you'll need a ton of money."

Of course, there are other ways of determining wealth besides just what you'll need to live well in retirement. Although decidedly not recommended by financial planners, one is relativity. Basically, you're rich if you're making more than your brother-in-law. That appears to be how the government measures affluence. The government wants to extend tax cuts for all but the wealthiest Americans, which it defines to be those families making more than $250,000. But that only includes about 2% of the population, according to the Census Bureau. Did you read that? ONLY 2% OF THE POPULATION EARNS MORE THAN $250,000 PER YEAR! Kaye cautions not to confuse wealth with income. Some people can make a million a year, but be spending a million and a half. They are not rich, said Kaye. "Income relates to lifestyle," he said. "Wealth relates to balance sheets."

There seems to be a problem here. Financial advisors seem to agree that it will take $2 million to retire at age 65 with an income of $100,000 per year, yet only 2% of the population earns more than $250,000 per year. How is one to save up the $2 million? One answer might be a Shaklee business where residual income will add thousands of dollars to your income long after you have “retired”. THINK ABOUT IT!

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Arthritis Results....

2010-11-03T06:31:00.001-07:00

DIALYSIS & Rheumatoid Arthritis

I can remember being very sick when I was 2 years old. My kidney infections were so bad and I had such severe hives that my mother would put me on a little pallet in front of the door to keep me cool.

When I was 30, the doctor informed me that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis throughout my body; he prescribed Indocen. My fingers were full of nodules and stiff. Herb, my husband, had to pull me out of bed each morning to get me on my feet; I was so stiff, I couldn’t do it myself.

I have been using Shaklee for 35 years. I have been re-tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis and the doctor said I do not have it anymore. I don’t have trouble with my blood sugar like I did either. I just thank the Lord for leading me to the doctor who was responsible for introducing me to the Shaklee Food Supplements, because it had resulted in restoring my health.

In 2010, my doctor wanted to put me on dialysis, because my body kept creating kidney stones/infections; my creatinine level was over 4. I didn’t want to go there three times a week, so I said NO!

He said I would die if I didn’t and I told him that was OK, because I was a Christian and I was ready anytime the Lord wanted me.

I increased my Vivix from one teaspoon to two tablespoons daily and after six months, to my doctor’s surprise, my creatinine level dropped to 1.0 which falls in the normal range for women of 0.5 to 1.1. Now, I go to the Nephrologist only once a quarter!

Alice ----

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2010-10-27T17:58:00.000-07:00

We all know Shaklee makes the best products on the market! Would you like to know who uses shaklee products, and hear some great testimonies on the products? How about how the Shaklee business income compares to other companies in the industry? Well if you do then click on the link below and read a great newsletter!

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CHEMICALS AND YOUR HEALTH

2010-10-13T13:57:00.001-07:00

ASTHMA … DIGESTIVE AND RESPIRATORY ISSUES … DERMATITIS … ECZEMA … EYE AND SKIN BURNS … REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES … LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE … HEADACHES

Educate yourself about what you bring into your home at www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/products.htm

AND COULD YOUR CLEANERS BE CONNECTED TO YOUR CHILDREN’s BEHAVIOR??

Read what Beth has to say about her son:

My experience with Shaklee products began from a desperate need to get

help for my son. He had been on Ritalin for two and one- half years.

What began as a "miracle drug" ended as a personality-altering nightmare.

At first, we were amazed at how he instantly became a good student. He

was no longer in trouble all the time and had the ability to sit still

and focus. He said "okay" when asked to perform simple tasks, and "thank

you" and " I'm sorry". He actually complimented his brothers! Our

lifestyle as a family changed drastically and the constant tension was

eased.

By the end of two and one-half years, however, the medication had taken

its toll. It became a sedative that worked for a short time, but when it

began to wear off, our son would become explosive. Once, when he was in

a rage of frustration and anger, I asked him what was wrong, and all he

could say, in fits of tears and thrashing, was, "I don't know, Mommy!! I

don't know!!" He was nine years old.

At the same time, the Lord brought a new friend into my life. She

"happened" to be a very experienced mother of four boys -two of whom were

taking Shaklee supplements for ADH. My husband and I decided to try the

same program they were using, and we are so glad we did!

To summarize…our son is now able to be the person God made him to be.

Shortly after beginning the program, we came to know a boy we had never

had the opportunity to know before. Not only did his creativity come

back, but a thoughtful, kind, insightful attitude accompanied it. There

is a depth in him that the "focus" of medication limited. Ritalin kept

him focused, but very shallow. He's free now to think and express

himself in delightful and deeply thoughtful ways. He remains very

active, which can be, honestly, quite trying at times. But his need for

physical expression is minor compared to what we have gained. We've

discovered that there are other answers for the behavior difficulties.

I had heard something about fumes from cleaning supplies causing children

to be"hyper " and out of control. I gave it little thought until one day

I was cleaning the bathroom with bleach and made myself sick with the

smell of Clorox bleach in my nostrils. I thought that if it could cause

me, an adult, to feel so ill, what must it do to a child? Several days

later, my boys were playing in the basement, and suddenly my oldest

became very mean-spirited, bossy, and LOUD (does that sound familiar to

any of you?!). Immediately I thought, "What has he had to eat?" I

couldn't think of anything he'd eaten that would make him act this way.

Looking in the direction of the noise, I realized that the dishwasher was

on. I couldn't imagine that it possibly could be the fumes from the

dishwasher detergent; however, I decided to experiment during the next

few days.

Each day, while my son was doing well, I'd turn on the dishwasher, and

as soon as the steam began seeping out with the smell of detergent, he

would go crazy!! It was as if he responded on cue: a phenomenon I would

not have believed if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes! Needless to say,

we have changed to Basic D for the dishwasher, and we also use Basic H

and G. I have seen no ill effects of these cleaners on my kids, and I

have watched my boys while I used the products, so that I could monitor

any changes in their behavior.

Taking his supplements has been a part of my son's daily routine now for

almost three years. By the way, until we began the Shaklee supplements,

he and his brothers were in the doctor's office at least once every six

weeks for this or that ailment. In the last three years, he has been to

see the doctor one time!

I am so thankful for Shaklee and am glad that I can always trust the

consistency of their products. Shaklee has given us so much hope for our

son, and, the quality of our life as a family has dramatically improved.

Thank you, Shaklee!

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How Clean are your Dishes?

2010-10-02T14:48:00.001-07:00

Phosphates pose a threat to aquatic life and can end up in drinking-water reservoirs. In response to new laws, more and more makers of dishwasher detergents are reducing the amounts of phosphates in their products. But, according to a recent article published by The New York Times, "Cleaner for the Environment, Not for the Dishes," consumers claim their low-phosphate detergents aren't getting the job done.

Launched in 1991, Shaklee Basic-D® was the first patented phosphate-free dishwashing cleanser. Today, our Shaklee Get Clean® Dish Washer Automatic Powder Concentrate is a patented, high-performing, phosphate-free dishwasher cleanser. Its enzyme-activated formula removes tough stains without the need for prerinsing, leaving dishes sparkling clean. Shaklee Get Clean products do not contain phosphates—and never will.

Shouldn't everyone you know be using a phosphate-free dishwasher concentrate that leaves dishes sparkling clean?

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What is the ORAC Table?

2010-09-20T11:22:00.001-07:00

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ORAC Table - A test that measures anti-oxidents in food...

Well, first off, it was developed by food nutrition researchers at Tufts University's USDA sponsored Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.

An ORAC test measures a food's anti-oxidant ability to neutralize free radicals and potentially mitigate disease.

These researchers now know that it is not the antioxidant isolates such as vitamin C, or E, that provides the most effective anti-oxidant benefits, but all of the vitamins, minerals, and dietary phytochemicals working synergistically that provide the most disease-preventing potential.

Nutritionist recommend at least 4,000 ORAC per day and more if under any of the various stressors most of us face each day. Most individuals get only 1,200 to 1,700 ORAC units per day.

Take a look at the following ORAC ratings regarding various fruits (note that wolfberries—goji berries-- don't even make the chart!)

chokeberry 76

elderberry 61

prune 57.7

bilberry 46.6

raisins 28.3

blueberry 24

blackberry 20.4

strawberry 15.4

red raspberry 12.2

plum 9.5

orange 7.5

red grape 7.4

cherry 6.7

kiwi 6.2

grapefruit pink 4.8

green grape 4.5

apple 2.2

banana 2.2

pear 1.3

honeydew 1

Shaklee continues to amaze me! One serving of FlavoMax is comparable to eating 213 cherries, 31 cups of blueberries, 27 medium limes, 2355 medium sized carrots, and 31 cups of shredded red cabbage!!!

Feeling full yet? It's just not possible to eat all the foods necessary to absorb the protection you can get from this product.

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A Great Little Video.. Must See!

2010-09-05T15:11:00.000-07:00

	McAsey Enterprises \| 785-341-4437 For over 25 years, single mom Tammy Ale has run a successful small business making chocolates -- but it was the opportunity to work part-time and make a full-time income with Shaklee that really sounded sweet. A Senior Coordinator and a Top Achiever in just 10 months, Tammy is three months ahead of schedule to earn over $100,000 in her first 15 months with the Shaklee FastTrack program. Azlzez @ Yahoo! Video http://video.yahoo.com/watch/8164536/216578 Anyone can do this, give us a call today and ask about this email. There is no obligation, and it only takes a few minutes. Are you skeptical? Do you still need more information before making the call. Click here (LINK) to learn about how Shaklee compensates their distributors. Matt and Kristen McAsey 785-341-4437 *Shaklee Distributor* www.mcasey.myshaklee.com The Business Concept Explained.....

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It's Back to School Time

2010-09-02T05:05:00.001-07:00

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The Theme for this month is Children's Nutrition.

Each September I like to remind parents of specific nutrients that support Natural Approaches for Optimal Learning and Behavior. These nutrients benefit all children, however those of special need benefit even more

Note: I have worked with families of special needs children for over 10 years, it's an area I feel especially passionate about and it's a pleasure when parents and child take health on without the use of drugs.

Increasingly, research supports the connection between good nutrition and optimum brain functions such as mood, learning and behavior. Based on information compiled by Gemma Gorham, M.P.H., written and commented on by my mentor Barbara Lagoni, the following is a summary of some of the nutrients and herbs suggested to provide support by supplementing. With any child's often "less-than-ideal" diet specific supplementation can address the additional nutritional needs of children with ADD and learning challenges.

A Good Multi-Vitamin - To give good nutritional foundation to the brain and nervous system and to the whole child, a good program should always begin with a good multi-vitamin/mineral... This one is the very best and comes in a chewable and powdered formula.

Friendly Bacteria - Our advanced colon care system contains Bifidus and Acidophilus, essential friendly bacteria that ideally live in our lower intestines. These good bacteria help prevent over growth of bad bacteria and candida yeast - often associated with attention deficit disorder. Extremely helpful for children with food allergies and sensitivities.

B-Complex - Essential for the brain and nervous system, B Vitamins are often lacking in children's diets; depleted when metabolizing sugar,caffeine, alcohol and "junk food" snacks (any food that provides more calories than nutrients). B's help with mood swings, stress, cravings, blood sugar bouncing, hyperactivity and irritability. Highly active children may need more.

Calcium and Magnesium - These 2 essential minerals are often referred to as natural nerve tranquilizers and muscle relaxants. Pediatric Allergist Dr. Doris Rapp and other authorities feel many learning and behavioral problems are related to allergies and brain sensitivities. Therefore, many recommend limiting milk and dairy products as well as artificial dyes, flavorings, preservatives, etc. Calcium helps with hyperactivity, twitches, tremors and teeth grinding. Reduces noise sensitivity, edginess and jumpiness. Improves attention span and ability to concentrate. Reduces muscle cramps (including growing pains), spasms, insomnia and bedwetting. Reduces frequency and duration of headaches.

Lecithin - This fat emulsifier derived from soy contains phospholipids contains acetylcholine, essential for neurotransmitters in the brain...helpful for improving memory and concentration and short-term memory.

Essential Fatty Acids - (EFAs) Help reduce hyperactivity, hormonal imbalances, and behavioral disturbances. Recent research has shown that individuals diagnosed with ADD are unable to convert essential fatty acids into GLA (Omega-6), EPA (Omega-3) and DHA; supplementation can make a world of difference. Many people diagnosed with ADD also have EFA deficiencies which further aggravate ADD symptoms; deficiency symptoms include excessive thirst; insatiable appetite; dry, flaking skin; bumps on the upper, outer arms, thighs or checks; eczema; nails with longitudinal lines; dry hair; dandruff and excessive or hard ear wax. Supplementation with EPA has been shown to improve both visual processing and motor coordination in children with dyslexia and dyspraxia. Recent research has shown that just as many ADD children derive benefit from EFA supplementation as do from Ritalin - without the side effects. Ask me for my Essential Fatty Acids Information sheet. We now carry a chewable fish oil product.

Ginkgo Biloba- This multi - dimensional herbal product contains Ginkgo biloba and complementary herbs that together help improve blood flow to the brain... as well as improving circulation throughout the body. Improves memory, concentration and coordination; helpful in alleviating depression, headaches and tinnitus.

Zinc - In addition to its reputation for improving our immune systems, it also helps reduce the severity of allergic reactions. Zinc is a key enzyme component for proper assimilation of nutrients, helps regulate blood sugar and improves brain function. Zinc is depleted during stress and is commonly deficient, along with Essential Fatty Acids, in children with ADD.

Valerian - is an herb that is considered a nerve calmative and is often used as a sleep aid. Helps relieve muscle tension, twitches and tremors; reduces intestinal cramping. Prevents insomnia and promotes restful sleep. Decreases anxiety and helps alleviate stress. Helps prevent and reduce migraine and tension headaches. Frequently used with children during the day to reduce hyperactivity.

Vitamin E- our product contains Vitamin E, selenium and grapeseed extract. Grapeseed extract contains proanthocyanidins compounds that have recently been shown to be extremely helpful in improving brain activities. This has recently been reported to be extremely beneficial for children with ADD and learning challenges.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Children, in general, and those with ADD and learning challenges, in particular, are more sensitive to environmental toxins than adults. Minimizing environmental exposure is another important approach.

Non-toxic Laundry and Cleaning Products- economical and environmentally-friendly

Water Filtration with our water pitcher is simple, effective and economical.

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Should You Be Using Herblax?

2010-08-27T10:06:00.001-07:00


	McAsey Enterprises \| 785-341-4437 SHAKLEE Herb-Lax Signature Formula Herb-Lax Laxative for Occasional Irregularity. Notes in FROM THE FIELD “Herb-Lax is one of SHAKLEE’s most popular products. Why? Because it gives gentle relief in those who are troubled by constipation and gastric distress. It’s not only gentle; it’s safe, too, cleansing the entire system of toxins without being toxic or harmful itself. The nine herbs in SHAKLEE Signature Formula Herb-Lax Laxative are effective, yet do not damage the sensitive cilia (constantly moving hair-like structures lining the intestinal tract) as chemical laxatives can. “Constipation and irregularity are a curse of our modern diets. Both contribute significantly to toxic buildup in the blood and lymphatic system. When irregularity or constipation occur, it’s time for Herb-Lax. “Herb-Lax contains the herb senna leaf (Cassia angustifolia), which has been used as an herbal laxative for more than 3,500 years. Senna has two actions. It triggers the secretion of fluids into the colon, which causes stools to be softer and easier to eliminate. It also stimulates contraction of muscles within the colon to promote elimination. “Herb-Lax specifically targets irregularity and constipation due to travel, illness, medications you may be taking, or a change in diet. Herb-Lax can be used when beginning a detoxification or colon cleansing program. Herb-Lax was originally formulated by Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee, Sr. Herb-Lax encourages a mild cleansing action to aid the body’s natural processes.” FROM THE FIELD The label says that 4 tablets may be taken once or twice a day for occasional irregularity. 1. Did you know that diarrhea is just another form of constipation? Therefore, you can use Herb-Lax to help when you have diarrhea, too, though that seems counter-intuitive. Nedra Sahr, nutritionist, points out: the circular muscles around the large intestines are supposed to contract rhythmically to push the feces along the length of the colon to the rectum… If the contractions are too strong and working too fast, the result is diarrhea. Lots of valuable nutrients are lost because there' s not enough time for them to get absorbed. If the contractions are too slow, minerals have time to bind with fats, and create hard stool that leads to constipation. 2 Current research says FIBER is the “daily laxative”. We ought to be getting in 25-30 grams of fiber from all sources every day to give bulk enough that contractions are stimulated. “Normal” is 2-3 bowel movements daily. Did you know that most of us get in only about 13 grams of fiber daily? That’s not surprising when you realize that a slice of WHOLE wheat bread is only 1.60 grams, and an apple 1.06 grams. If we eat a lot of meat (no fiber), cooked veggies (weakened fiber), processed foods (no fiber), dairy (no fiber), sugar and white flour (no fiber)…then we’re a long way from colon health. No wonder colon cancer is on the rise; too many toxins stay in, putrefy, and get reabsorbed. Adding one of SHAKLEE’s easy-to-take fiber supplements may literally save your life. 3. Many SHAKLEE people have increased their daily dietary fiber, but still safely take 1-2 Herb-Lax every night. They feel since it’s Dr. Shaklee’s formula, it’s good for more than its laxative properties. They know the other 8 herbs heal and tone the colon, Carol Robins Dalton, NP, says, Herb-Lax cleanses and purifies the blood, too. Herb-Lax users report clear skin, vigor, regularity, and great health. 4. But Nedra Sahr also cautions that there are so many people who have inflamed bowels these days that not everyone can use it as a 10-day cleanser before they start a nutrition program, nor as a daily-use product. She says YOU DON'T WANT TO EXERCISE INFLAMED TISSUE on a daily basis. Instead, she says that the place to start is with OPTIFLORA, fiber, and water instead of Herb-Lax, as you work to heal the inflammation. (Those with inflammation might need it for occasional constipation, as the gentlest and most effective laxative product on the market, and that’s fine.) Buy HerbLax online... Matt and Kristen McAsey 785-341-4437 *Shaklee Distributor* www.mcasey.myshaklee.com The Business Concept Explained.....

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Shaklee Fiber Advantage Eat This...Or That

2010-08-15T14:29:00.000-07:00


	Eat This...Or That Many Americans don't consume the recommended amount of fiber to support digestive health. To get the same amount of fiber you get in one Fiber Advantage bar, you'd have to eat: Make it easy on yourself. Have a convenient, delicious, chewy apple cinnamon Fiber Advantage bar today.

	Matthew McAsey matt@shakleeoffice.com (785)341-4437 http://www.mgmsupplement.com

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Outsmart Your Cholesterol!

2010-08-09T13:03:00.001-07:00


	Did you know that there is now a way to lower your cholesterol naturally? Introducing Shaklee Cholesterol Reduction Complex^†, a proprietary formulation with clinically proven ingredients that help prevent the absorption of cholesterol and lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol. It's made with a powerful blend of sterols and stanols, which are found naturally in plants, fruits, vegetables and grains, and are supported by more than 80 clinical studies to lower LDL cholesterol. Outsmart your cholesterol today with Shaklee Cholesterol Reduction Complex. I would love to talk to you about this amazing new product! Take a look at this video clip and give me a call today about our special introductory price or how you can save 10% with AutoShip!

	Matthew McAsey matt@shakleeoffice.com (785)341-4437 http://www.mgmsupplement.com

†Products providing 800 mg or more daily of plant sterols and stanols consumed with two different meals, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol Reduction Complex provides 1,000 mg of plant sterols and stanols per serving, and 2,000 mg daily when used as directed.

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The sun

2010-08-01T14:20:00.001-07:00

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One critical nutrient for calcium absorption is vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin that is present in very few foods. One of the best ways to obtain enough of this critical nutrient is through exposure to the UV rays of the sun. But since so many people today avoid the sun because research suggests that it is a major cause of skin cancer, most people in the U.S. are now vitamin D deficient.

Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D has other roles in human health... it reduces inflammation and protects against hypertension, psoriasis, and several autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. And since studies link a deficiency of vitamin D to as many as 18 different cancers, growing evidence suggests that vitamin D plays an important role in defending against this dread disease.

Great news! Vitalizer, Vita-Lea and OsteoMatrix all provide plenty of this “sunshine” vitamin!

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Can Belly Fat Make You Dumb?

2010-07-25T16:06:00.001-07:00

Will Belly Fat make you Dumb?

Dear Shaklee Family,

According to the following study (RA Whitmer et al, Neurology, 71: 1057-1064, 2008) and Stephen Chaney PhD it does. This study showed that abdominal obesity dramatically increases your risk of developing dementia as you age.

This study involved 6,583 members of Kaiser Permanente of Northern California, ages 40 to 45, who had their abdominal obesity measured between 1964 and 1973. The investigators then pulled their medical records between 1994 and 2006 when they were between 73 and 87 years old and asked how many of them had dementia. The results may shock you.

The participants were divided into five groups based on their abdominal circumference. Those with the largest abdominal circumference were nearly 3 times more likely to have developed dementia than those with the smallest abdominal circumference. And that was after the data were adjusted for age, sex, race, education, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, stroke and heart disease - all factors that are known to affect the risk of dementia.

Interestingly enough the abdominal circumference was a better predictor of dementia risk than was BMI, the most frequently used measure of obesity. Those subjects who had high abdominal obesity and normal BMI had a 2-fold increased risk of developing dementia, while those subjects who were obese but had normal abdominal circumference had only an 80%increased risk of developing dementia. Of course, those people who were both obese and had a large belly were the worst off - they had almost a 4-fold increased risk of developing dementia.

What's the Worst that can Happen?

You put on a few extra pounds - especially around the middle. Your blood sugar goes up a bit. Is that a big deal? What's the worst that could happen?

Try Cancer for Starters!

When your blood sugar levels go up, your body produces more insulin and a protein called insulin-like growth factor to try and keep your blood sugar levels under control. Both of these hormones stimulate the growth of cancer cells. This has been known for years, but scientists have argued as to whether this was a real concern or just of theoretical interest. Two recent studies - one in Korea and one in Sweden - have shown that this is a very real concern.

The Swedish study, published in the December 2009 issue of PLoS Medicine, followed 550,000 residents of Sweden, Norway and Austria for 10 years. It showed that high blood sugar levels increased the risk of cancer by 11% for women and 5% for men.

The cancers most affected by high blood sugar levels were cancers of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver and bladder - although the incidence of most other cancers was increased as well. Interestingly, prostate cancer - the most common form
of cancer in men - was not affected by high blood sugar levels. That explains why the effect of high blood sugar on cancer incidence was lower in men than in women.

Are you doomed to develop dementia and cancer when you get older if you are carrying around extra belly fat?"

The answer is no. Most experts feel that the effects of abdominal obesity are reversible. But the time to act is now! If you wait until you get older, you might just forget that you ever read this article.

If you would like help with weight control, exercise, and keeping your blood sugar levels under control through proper diet and appropriate supplementation we can help.

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News You Can Count on!

2010-07-08T19:55:00.001-07:00

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TEACHERS NOTICE A BIG CHANGE
I went to the school today to have lunch with my boys. Mr
Davis approached me (always makes me nervous!) He wanted to
tell me that he doesn't know what has changed at home or
otherwise with Timothy, but that he has noticed a complete change
in his activity level. He is sooo much calmer! Then he said he went
to Mrs Rose to see if she had noticed and she said yes, there has
been a big change! I did not tell any of them about putting Tim on
shaklee products until after they told me of this change! How cool is
that ! Annemarie
TYPE II DIABETIC AND VIVIX
A couple of months ago I got a very good friend of mine who
has Type II diabetes to go on the Vivix. I had sent her some
information on resveratrol and the amazing effects it is having on
people's health. I told her I knew of a top of the line product loaded
with resveratrol and other important ingredients that far outweigh
anything out there. She has already discussed with me the increase
in energy she feels and how the spots on the back of her hands
have disappeared. Here's a shining testimonial she shared with me
tonight - I'm so incredibly excited for her!
"I was super sick for about four days; dousing myself in
peppermint oil did no good. While deciding whether to draw up a
will or break down and go to the doctor, I chose the doctor because
it was cheaper and faster. Good news! My general health has
improved so much and I've lost such a substantial amount of weight
that I was overmedicating, which was what was making me so sick.
He took me off two dosages completely and cut one in half. Could
Vivix be the culprit here? Ya think?" Claire Peters
HUGE RESULTS
WITH MS USING
VIVIX
I have MS. And for me
since I started using
Shaklee products, I quit
taking the MS drug, (too
many side effects) and I
was doing better in the
physical sense using
Shaklee. When Vivix came out, I added it to my regimen of
supplements. I’m walking better, and I’m (hold your breath ...
maybe you should sit down!) STARTING TO “RUN”! I am, to say
the least, more than pleased with that fact. Kevin

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How Chuck has Overcome Incredible Odds

2010-06-26T09:10:00.001-07:00

	Chuck’s Vivix Story Updated 12/09 Below is a story about my husband and his experience to date on Vivix, Shaklee's anti-aging tonic. He has been on various Shaklee supplements since 2001, but we have seen the most change since starting Vivix August 2008. The improvements became noticeable within 2 months of starting Vivix. 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 improving 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. December 2008 I am 58, Chuck is 78. We’ve been married 24 years. He is the love of my life. What I didn’t know way back before we met, was that I was in love with him even before I knew he existed. Do you know what I mean? That’s the kind of relationship we have. 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. For those of you not familiar with PD, some of the symptoms are: Ø tremors in the hands and legs Ø slow walk, eventually becoming a shuffle Ø hunched posture Ø balance and coordination issues Ø impaired large and small muscle dexterity Ø speech problems Ø drooling Ø 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 Chuck has been taking Shaklee supplements since 2001 and is on prescription meds for the PD. I’ve done a lot of research, talked with others, and have him on a pretty solid Shaklee program – which we are constantly tweaking as we learn more. At convention this year (2008), when Vivix, our new 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! I brought Vivix home from convention; Chuck began taking it mid August and has been faithful with it every day! He promised me he would do that for 6 months before making any decision on whether to continue it or not. Keep in mind, my darling husband is my very best skeptic. When asked how he feels today, he says he feels better but not sure exactly how. My report to you is that little things are happening. And it is the little things in life that mean the most! He’s back to: 1. laughing, smiling and making jokes, 2. participating in conversations at family gatherings, 3. whistling and singing silly songs, 4. standing straighter when he hugs me, 5. he’s just more engaged in life, 6. and the 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 hope for him? You bet it is! And is he going to keep taking it after his promised 6 months? He better! Updates 1/09: Chuck had cataract surgery in both eyes in Nov. and Dec., then eyelid lift surgery early January. At his one-week checkup after the last procedure, his surgeon said, “You are healing much faster than I expected!” Most 78 year olds don’t hear that! It’s the prayers & Shaklee! 2/09: Chuck had his 6-month check-up with his neurologist in January. With reluctance, he agreed to have Chuck go off Sinemet, one of his two PD meds, which he had started April 2008 to help with the increased tremors and other symptoms (he’s been taking Requip since 2004). We think Sinemet may have been partially responsible for the atrial fibrillation that was found in October 2008 (one of the side affects is heart irregularities but neither the cardiologist nor neurologist could find a correlation). We have not seen an increase in his PD symptoms since stopping Sinemet. He had a re-check with the cardiologist late January and the atrial fibrillation/congestive heart failure was downgraded to a heart flutter, his heart muscle is stronger. (Thank you Jesus!). He is still on Atenolol (beta-blocker) and Lisinopril (ACE inhibitor) for the A.Fib. diagnosed in October. Chuck is also on a nutritional and detoxing program designed by Dr. Richard Brouse, chiropractic physician, biochemist, and certified clinical nutritionist in Oregon, working with him long distance. The Build a Better You program includes extensive blood, hair, and urine testing, with a program designed specifically for Chuck’s results. After years of research and evaluation, Dr. Brouse has chosen to continue to work exclusively with Shaklee products. (I was thrilled to discover through this process that the Shaklee supplement program Chuck was already on, based on research I had done, was very close to Dr. Brouse’s recommendations!) 3/09: “I have been meaning to tell you what a difference I noticed in Uncle Chuck when you were back home last month. The night we were together for dinner he was much more his old self, making jokes and smiling, socializing. Was so happy to see him back to his happy self. Love you! Lisa” 6/09: It was decided by a heart specialist and Chuck to have a heart ablation in early April to completely correct the electrical problem causing the heart flutter. He did just fine with it, no complications (thank you Jesus). Early May he had an MRI and follow up with the heart specialist. The doctor was amazed at how perfectly Chuck’s heart is working, and how some of his earlier concerns about what they saw on the CT Scan no longer existed! Chuck is doing great, no restrictions; come back in 6 months and he’d probably take him off the two meds. Now he is working towards regaining his strength and stamina. 9/09: Taken off Lisinopril because he no longer needs it; Atenolol cut in half – Yippee! 10/09: Heart Clinic follow up. Chuck was told the Ejection Fraction (the ability of the heart to pump the blood out, the systolic function) has not only greatly improved, it is back to normal! The Physician’s Assistant said that is probably due to the Ablation procedure, which corrected his fast heart, the medications and *natural healing. Atenolol cut in half again! 11/09: Our chiropractor, whom Chuck and I have seen regularly since about 2001, has noticed an improvement in Chuck too – in the last several months he adjusts more easily, holds his adjustments longer, he is more flexible, and his dry humor is back! 12/09: 6 month check up with neurologist. Now HE wants information on Vivix! Matt and Kristen McAsey 785-341-4437 Shaklee Distributor* www.mcasey.myshaklee.com The Business Concept Explained.....

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Who Should Take Alfalfa?

2010-06-21T21:00:00.000-07:00

A bushy, clover plant, widely cultivated as a forage and fodder crop, alfalfa is extremely high in protein, 18.9%. Compare that to beef – 16.5%, whole wheat – 13.8%, eggs – 13.1%, and milk – 3.3%. Furthermore, look at what alfalfa adds to your daily diet: vitamins C, B6, D, E, K, U, and betaine (a tissue salt), plus the minerals; calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, sulfur and manganese; and alfalfa is very high in trace minerals.

What else does Alfalfa contain? Nature’s richest source of chlorophyll, a powerful body cleanser and detoxifier. Do you suffer from hay fever or allergies? Consider this: the chlorophyll in alfalfa is a natural healing substance and has helped many others just like you.

Who should take alfalfa? From A to Z –just about everyone! Especially YOU if:

A - you ever had bad breath or body odor

B - you are slow to heal

C - you catch colds, the flu, or other infections easily

D - you suffer from fatigue

E - you have sore muscles

F - you are arthritic, have bursitis or rheumatism

G - you have chronic indigestion or ulcers

H - you experience irregular heartbeats

I - your blood clots too slowly

J - you have weak bones or are a post-menopausal woman

K - you retain too much fluid

L - you suffer from PMS

M - you have allergies or sinus troubles

N - you have weak kidneys or urinary tract infections

O - you have gout

P - you are asthmatic

Q - you are overweight

R - you are underweight

S - you are an athlete

T - your eyesight is deteriorating

U - you have prostate problems

V - you are anemic

W - you have high blood pressure

X - you have elevated cholesterol levels

Y - you have acne or other skin ailments

Z - you are a growing child or teenager

When people do not get results from supplements it is usually because they are not taking enough or they are not taking them consistently. We have found that most people will get dramatically improved results with a minimum of 20 Alfalfa per day. Ten Alfalfa tablets per meal is generally a good guideline. Just think of it as eating 10 peas on a plate.

Testimonies:

Shirley Thomsen, Council Bluffs, IA had crippling arthritis in her knees when introduced to Shaklee products. After taking 3 Alfalfa tablets per meal with no results, her sponsor suggested 10 Alfalfa tablets per meal. After one week, she was no longer in pain and had much greater range of motion.

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When Dr. Jim Scala was at Shaklee, he began his own investigation of same as he constantly heard this over and over across the field. One interesting thing he told was that Alfalfa was indeed an ancient food--Some ancient writings even suggested it may have been "One of the pulses of Prophet Daniel."

Dr. Shaklee always said Alfalfa just popped out in the world of vegetation. At that time, no plant on earth had roots that went so deep into the earth. As we have depleted our topsoils so vastly, not obeying the rules of nature and overworking the soils; perhaps results are obtained from the abundance of minerals Alfalfa has.

I'd always been told in Shaklee if you were exiled to a desert island with only 1 products, take Alfalfa. I'm in my 70's and have no arthritic pain. I have used Alfalfa along with other products faithfully all these years.

Vivian P

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This was one of the first products my mom (now age 75) took 22 years ago. She had arthritis so bad she could barely dress herself. She took 30 per day and still does and is on the go; camping, rafting, and RVing all over the place.

Nancy H & Alice C
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Check it out…….Shaklee will waive the fee on the $19.95 membership until June 30…. with a 50 PV order. Every product has a PV (point value) attached to it.

*Put your products in your cart FIRST

*Then go back to the home page and click on JOIN.

Did you know you will not have to renew your membership if you use some Shaklee products throughout the year? No minimum requirements. Save 15% on ALL products.

To Your Health,

Matt and Kristen McAsey
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The Next Trillion Dollar Industry (Paul Zane Pilzer)

2010-06-14T20:18:00.001-07:00

	Attached is an article featuring Paul Zane Piltzer, world renowned economist, telling why he believes there has never been a better time to take advantage of merging the wellness and networking industries for a very successful business opportunity. Expect the Best! Matt and Kristen McAsey 785-341-4437 Shaklee Distributor www.mcasey.myshaklee.com The Business Concept Explained..... A TALE OF TWO INDUSTRIES TWO MAJOR FORCES HAVE CONVERGED TO CREATE ONE OF THE GREATEST ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HISTORY OF OUR NATION. BY PAUL ZANE PILZER 72 SUCCESS FROM HOME Volume 1 Issue 5 As we enter the second half of this decade, we are seeing a convergence of economic forces leading to an enormous opportunity for those engaged in home-based business. Moreover, this opportunity exists not only for mere thousands but for literally millions of individual entrepreneurs. This economic opportunity is represented by two emerging industries: wellness and network marketing. The wellness industry, which only 15 years ago barely even existed, is on track to become a trillion-dollar industry just five years from now. Network marketing, which is a prime beneficiary of the robust home-based business boom, will be a major contributing force in the creation of 10 million new millionaires over the next 10 years. Either one of these two emerging industries on its own represents an extraordinary opportunity for entrepreneurs to create new wealth in the years ahead. Taken together, these two major forces have converged to create one of the greatest entrepreneurial opportunities in the history of our nation. The early pioneers of both wellness and network marketing were motivated by the sense that it was possible to create a better life than the conventional routes offered—better personal health and better economic health, respectively. Now the “alternatives” of yesterday have become the economic powerhouses of today and tomorrow. Let’s explore how this happened, and what it means for your economic future, first by taking a look at the genesis of the wellness industry. The Overweight Epidemic In the past, we have always associated poverty with being terribly thin, mostly due to starvation. When I was young I wanted to grow up to be a “rich fat man.” Today, the tables have turned; “poor” and “fat” have become synonymous, and “rich fat man” has become an oxymoron! Centuries ago, the only corpulent people were royalty and wealthy landowners. Today, the lower the income, the more we see obesity, and the higher the income, the more we see men and women who are fit and trim, defying their age. Since 1980, we have more than doubled the percentage of overweight and obese people in the United States. In 1980, 15 percent of the population was obese; by the year 2000, that number had jumped to 27 percent—that’s 77 million clinically obese people! Today, 61 percent of the U.S. population is overweight and headed towards obesity—which has increased 10 percent to almost 30 percent of the U.S. population. As a result, 18 million Americans have diabetes and another 41 million over age 40 have prediabetes. Most people with prediabetes develop type 2 diabetes in 10 years. Sixty-five percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke, and the medical costs alone to treat diabetes now exceeds $100 billion a year. Moreover, overweight and obesity are also symptoms of poor nutrition. Typically someone who is obese is also vitamin-deficient and suffers from fatigue and arthritis or other ailments that all stem from poor nutrition. Our food industry, which represents about one trillion dollars annually, exacerbates the problem by catering to the “lowest common denominator” of poor nutrition. What about our health care? The truth is, what we call “health care” is not really the health business but the sickness business. Our medical industry today has very little to do with health. The $2 trillion we spend on medical care, which represents one-sixth of the U.S. economy, is concerned almost exclusively with treating the symptoms of illness. It has very little to do with preventing illnesses or with making people feel stronger or healthier. These two trillion-dollar industries—food and “health care”—feed one another in a fairly Paul Zane Pilzer P THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED IN PART FROM PAUL ZANE PILZER’S NEW BOOK, THE NEXT MILLIONAIRES, WHICH FOCUSES ON THE CENTRAL ROLE OF DIRECT SELLING IN THE YEARS AHEAD. BY PAUL ZANE PILZER Volume 1 Issue 5 SUCCESS FROM HOME 73 insidious way, working together to support that horrifying 61 percent overweight number. The Wellness Revolution Looking at the numbers, one might think that soon everyone in the United States will be overweight or obese—but this is not the case. As grisly as this situation is, it has also given rise to an entirely new and very positive economic sector. The 39 percent of the U.S. population who are not overweight include some 10 to 15 million Americans who are actually growing stronger, healthier and more fit as they age. These people represent a new and growing economic sector. They are primarily wealthy people who, as their financial situation improves, start looking for ways they can be healthier—and they’re doing it outside the medical establishment. They are going to fitness clubs, watching what they eat, taking the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals, and investigating supplements and other products that support their wellness. They are a growing sector of our economy who are eating and living healthier than anyone ever before in history. Today, for example, this sector spends over $70 billion per year on vitamins and food supplements. From vitamins and antioxidants to weight-loss products to health clubs and fitness coaches, all these expenditures belong to what I have called the “wellness” industry. I define “wellness” as money you spend to make yourself feel healthier, even when you’re not “sick” by any standard medical definition. Who are these people? Mostly baby boomers: prosperous people from the ages of 40 to 60. Baby boomers are the first generation in history that refuses to blindly accept the aging process. They are also a powerful economic force; they represent only 28 percent of our population—yet this group represents 50 percent of our economy. Until recently, marketing to baby boomers has been all about how to make them feel younger, how to help them remember what it was like to be young. Now it’s gone a step further. Today, boomers are starting to buy things that actually make them younger! And this industry has only just gotten started: Most people don’t even know such products exist, and as more boomers learn about wellness, the more the sector will expand. In 2000, when I first began to study this trend, I was stunned to discover that wellness in America was already a $200 billion industry. Today, only a handful of years later, it has already doubled to become a $400 billion business! By the year 2010, just five years from now, it will have become the next trillion- dollar industry. Network Marketing: Economic Wellness The real scope and impact of the wellness revolution goes beyond sheer numbers. It is more than a shift in our state of health and well-being: It is a quantum shift in our fundamental expec- Paul Zane Pilzer Network Marketing: the Ideal Wellness Medium One reason wellness and network marketing are such natural sister industries is that wellness is rich in the kinds of new technology that are best learned person to person. In fact, in many cases, there is no other way for people to learn about these new options. If you go to a conventional weight-loss clinic, they are focused on marketing their processed food products to you—they don’t give you lessons in wellness. The information just isn’t out there; almost all of the research in the medical business is on sickness. Where does the consumer turn? The only way to learn about wellness is through someone close to you who has had a wellness experience. You see your college roommate and go, “My God, John, you look great! You look so healthy—what did you do?” You bump into a wellness experience and start to find out that there is a whole wellness industry out there, with all sorts of new products and services. Correct information about diet, nutrition, vitamins, minerals: and supplements is almost all contrary to what we’ve heard from our medical community; for many, it runs counter to how we were brought up. There’s so much inaccurate information out there, people have become conditioned to it. When they first hear new, good information, naturally they’re going to be skeptical. The only way they will actually change their paradigm or start to learn new information is person to person—because they’re actively engaged in a conversation. This doesn’t happen overnight. It may take three, four, five, or six conversations with different people before you actually change your mind. That’s why wellness, which is so clearly paradigm-changing information for so many people, really works best in a one-to-one interactive environment—like network marketing. 74 SUCCESS FROM HOME Volume 1 Issue 5 tations. We don’t just expect to live more years— we expect to live better years. This same shift in expectations is a strong contributing factor in network marketing as well. In the new economy, the sheer quantity of compensation is no longer enough. People today also demand a better quality of compensation. We don’t simply want money, we want lifestyle. Today’s workers understand that it doesn’t matter how much money you earn if you never get to see your spouse or children, or if you sacrifice your health for your work. This is a demand that didn’t exist in the past. During the Industrial Age, the question “Are you truly happy with your life?” would have been greeted by most as self-indulgent nonsense. “Happy?! What a question! I’m making money.” Today we want more. Our economy and living standards have grown to the point where we not only expect to make a living, but also expect to have the best possible experience living that life. We don’t want to have to sacrifice family for work, or vice versa. Just as baby boomers want to be younger and healthier, they also want to have the economic freedom to enjoy their continuing state of health. We don’t just want more dollars; we want better dollars. And there is one emerging form of economic enterprise that perfectly fits this description: network marketing. The typical network marketer’s benefit statement—“ You work when you want, how you want, and with whom you want”—combined with the very real value of a business based on helping others succeed, creates a uniquely attractive package to the 21st century businessperson. And I see a more seamless weaving together of work and family in network marketing than in any other sector of the economy. It’s no wonder that network marketing has grown steadily over the last 20 years, increasing more than 91 percent in just the last ten. With more than 13 million Americans and 53 million people worldwide involved, it is today a $100 billion global industry. Yet as impressive as this is, it’s not hard to see that the real growth has barely begun. Today less than 1 percent of the population is involved in network marketing, yet 175,000 new people are pouring into the profession each week in the United States alone. According to Neil Offen, president of the Direct Selling Association, at the current rate of increase, some 200 million people will enter this industry over the next ten years, effectively quadrupling its current population. In other words, network marketing is already a force to be reckoned with—but there is an even bigger explosion ahead. The Big Picture Let’s put these two trends, wellness and network marketing, into perspective in the context of the overall economy. In 1989, at the beginning of the worst period of economic decline since the Great Depression of the 1930s, most experts were predicting decades of economic gloom. The most popular book in the United States was titled The Great Depression of 1990. That year, at the lowest point of the recession, I wrote a book titled Unlimited Wealth that predicted exactly the opposite: that we were headed into an era of unprecedented growth and opportunity, with seemingly impossibly low interest rates and low inflation, and that those who embraced this stood to profit enormously. Many in the financial and business community gave the book little credence—that is, until the years ticked by and the forecasts began proving accurate. But there were those who were quick to grasp its significance, including the late Sam Walton and, interestingly, members of the network marketing community, who got the message loud and clear and responded immediately. From 1991 to 2001, the world economy doubled in size, enjoying the highest growth rates ever recorded with the lowest interest rates and low inflation. In the United States, household wealth tripled, growing from $13 trillion in 1991 to more than $40 trillion in 2001. Over the same 10 years, the number of U.S. millionaires doubled, jumping from 3.6 million in 1991 to 7.2 million in 2001. After the economic crash of 2001, many people felt they missed their chance to be part of the boom of the 90s. Yet in the few short years since the catastrophic events of 9/11, U.S. household wealth has increased $8 trillion to $48 trillion— an additional 20 percent! Today, the U.S. and the world economy look almost identical to how they looked in 1991, except that there are more opportunities for entrepreneurs due to recent changes in taxation and technology. Based on this history and on current conditions, I project that household wealth will roughly double again in the next 10 years, reaching the $100 trillion mark by 2016. This is actually a fairly conservative projection; after all, this is only a doubling of the U.S. household wealth over the next decade, a figure which more than tripled during the 1990s. What is more startling than that sheer growth is the nature of that growth—because in the course of adding another $52 trillion in household wealth we will also see the creation of more than ten million new millionaires! Paul Zane Pilzer P I SEE A MORE SEAMLESS WEAVING TOGETHER OF WORK AND FAMILY IN NETWORK MARKETING THAN IN ANY OTHER SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY. The Next Millionaires Who will those new millionaires be? Many of them will be network marketers. Small businesses today account for more than one-half our nation’s economic output and employ more than half our private-sector work force—and more than half of these are home-based businesses. In the past, it was riskier to go into business for yourself than to work for someone else. Not anymore. Recent changes in tax law have leveled the playing field—if anything, actually tilting it toward the individual entrepreneur! Congress has responded to a shift in values: People today want to work from home. Now they can. The large corporation is giving way to the independent contractor and the self-employed entrepreneur. In effect, we’re breaking down those huge corporations into their component parts, namely, the individual entrepreneurs— and as a result, more and more of those entrepreneurs are becoming millionaires. In the past, where we’d see a single company creating wealth of $1 billion for a few shareholders, today we’ll more likely see 1,000 individuals each going to $1 million. Instead of the rich getting richer, it means there are more people getting rich: The number of millionaires is increasing. In the past, you never had a chance. Because the big corporation ruled, someone else made that money… the Astors, the Vanderbilts, the Rockefellers. But during the 1990s, 3.6 million people stepped forward and claimed their own fortunes. Now let’s go back to that forecast of $100 trillion in household wealth by 2016. (And remember, that’s a conservative forecast.) Where will that new $52 trillion come from? Of course, the majority of it will go to make those people who are already wealthy still wealthier. But at least 20 percent of it—$10 trillion or more—will represent new entrepreneurs coming to the table. That $10 trillion represents ten million new millionaires. One of the greatest thrills I have as a writer is to know that a good number of those next millionaires are reading this article right now. A Holy Mission Since I first began closely studying the wellness industry, I’ve grown quite passionate about it. It has become something of a mission for me—and I’ve observed that it is a powerful mission for most network marketers who represent a wellness line of products or services. The great religions of the world became great partly by addressing the secular needs of their adherents. Indeed, the founding documents of most religions demonstrate that God wants us to be well—Deuteronomy contains expansive portions on diet, and gluttony was one of the original seven deadly sins. Yet today, the crying secular need of learning to live a wellness lifestyle of diet and exercise is ignored by most religions and religious organizations. But they are not ignored by the network marketing community—indeed, recognizing and serving this global need is at the very heart of the network marketing model. Make no mistake: There is a crisis, a trend of epidemic proportions opposite to wellness—a crisis of overweight, obesity and the so-called “lifestyle diseases.” Right now, network marketing is the only force I see that has the potential to effect the huge change that’s so badly needed. And when you go out into the world to help improve people’s personal and economic wellness, you are adding value to society and contributing to the betterment of the world. That, to me, is serving God: doing the best job you can at serving more of God’s children. Given the confluence of these two trends, wellness and network marketing, I cannot think of any other time in history when the opportunity to serve this greater cause has been more abundantly available, not only to a few, but to millions. Paul Zane Pilzer Professor Paul Zane Pilzer is a world-renowned economist, multimillionaire entrepreneur, college professor and author of five best-selling books. To learn more about Paul Zane Pilzer, please visit his Web site at www.PaulZanePilzer.com. Volume 1 Issue 5 SUCCESS FROM HOME 75 The Next Trillion-Dollar Industry Ten or 15 years ago, it would have been tough to go into the wellness industry. Why? Because there was no such thing as the wellness industry. What happened? Aging has always been a part of life; it’s not as if there were a sudden spontaneous “need” for a wellness industry. The wellness business appeared in the last decade because of new technology. As my theory of economic alchemy explains, an advance in technology often creates new demand, by creating new opportunities and options that didn’t previously exist. Wellness is a perfect case in point. Today we spend $24 billion annually in fitness club memberships. A generation ago, who ever heard of joining a fitness club? In 1975, jogging was regarded as a “craze,” a fringe thing, like the hula hoop, that would go away quietly if we just gave it time. The idea that an entire nation would consider running as a normal, everyday activity would have been seen as lunacy. To this $24 billion you can add another $12 billion paid to personal trainers. Personal trainers?! Twenty years ago, nobody would have believed it. A top-paid athlete, sure, but everyday people actually paying someone to show them how to step on and off a machine, just to stay fit? Who would pay for such a thing? We would: $12 billion worth. And this is only the beginning. Most people still either don’t even know that wellness products exist, or don’t believe such products actually work—until they or someone close to them has their first wellness experience. Then they become voracious consumers and new adapters of wellness products and services. At the rate it’s going, I project that by the end of this decade, just as the PC industry did 10 years ago, the wellness industry will exceed $1 trillion.

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When you look in the mirror what do you see?

2010-06-06T14:18:00.001-07:00

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When you look in the mirror what do you see?

Uneven skin tone
Blemishes
Breakouts
Bumpy skin
Fine lines around eyes
Laugh lines
Puffiness around eyes
Sagging skin
Age spots
Oily T Zone
Blackheads
Whiteheads

Do you feel you skin being:

Dry
Sensitive
Oily

In todays modern society our skin is exposed to toxins that create accelerated aging:

Chemicals
Iron in tap water
UV rays
stress
smoke
car exhausts
poor diets
medications

These elements create FREE RADICALS which:

Damages the DNA of the cells
Breaks down collegan
Causes sagging skin
Creates Age spots
Slows cellular renewal

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2010-05-31T11:48:00.001-07:00

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Something a little different this week.

FLAT WORLD THINKING limits our growth and success.

As we were growing up, most of us were taught WHAT to think, but most of us were never taught HOW to think. Why is that a problem? Consider this:

For every 100 Americans at age 65:
1 will be wealthy
4 will be financially independent
32 will be dead (they never learned how to take care of themselves? or ignored it)
63 will be dead broke (hoping Social Security or their family will bail them out)

In other words, 95% of people never figure it out! As you were growing up, your parents were the first ones that taught you how the world worked. Then your teachers were telling you. Next your bosses on the job were telling you how the world worked. What are the odds that some of what you were taught and what you believe will help you succeed in the world is wrong? ? about 95%! We got a lot of bad information, but if we believe that information is true, and behave as though it is true ? we will probably end up like the 95%! It is almost a certainty.

    Our limiting thoughts are what keep us where we are? keep us from achieving our goals. Let me give you a couple of examples. What was going on in the world in 1491? We all know what happened in 1492? But more importantly, what was going on in 1491? Columbus was preparing to sail around the world. His challenge was that he lived in a world of? flat world? thinkers (at least 95% of them! There is an ancient verse that says, "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he." If you think the world is flat, you will act as though the world is flat). The first thing Columbus had to do was raise the money to build the ships. Can you imagine him going to the bankers to get a loan? Would you agree that bankers are
by-and-large a rather conservative bunch? So Columbus is trying to sell the bankers on the idea and the bankers are saying, "You want to do WHAT! You'll sail off the edge of the earth and I'll lose my investment. Forget it!"

Columbus finally convinces Queen Isabella to finance the deal. Now he has to raise a crew -- from flat-world thinkers. What kind of response do you suppose he got from that? "Are you nuts? I'm not going to go out there and sail off the edge of the earth!" (That was the 95%?..)

BREAKING THE BARRIER
    Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile barrier on May 6, 1954. It was called the greatest athletic achievement of all time?. Prior to Roger Bannister breaking the 4-minute barrier it was thought humanly impossible to accomplish such a feat. In fact doctors and physiologists of the day said that it would exceed the capacity of the human heart to perform. They believed the heart would give out and you would die if you ever pushed your
body to that level of effort. If you had 'known' that to be true and you were the star miler on your college track team, and you had trained to the maximum for an upcoming event, what might happen?

Suppose as you finish your first lap you hear your coach yell. "59.8!!!" "After you finish your second lap, you hear your coach yell, "59.9!!!" After your third lap you hear your coach yell, "59.9!!!!!!" How long will it take you to run the fourth lap? At least 60.5 seconds. Why? Because you know that if you keep up this pace, your heart is going to give out and
you are going to die! So, subconsciously you back off just enough, that when you finish you hear, "4:01!" and you think, "Way to go, you are awesome!" But is there a possibility that you could have broken four minutes? Probably. Was it your legs, your heart or your lungs that kept you from doing it? Maybe not. It more than likely was your thinking, your belief system that held you back ? that if you were to run a 4-minute mile, you would die.

But then, Roger Banister had the unmitigated gall to break the 4-minute barrier, and not die. Isn't it interesting that within six weeks John Landy broke Bannister?s record and within one year 5 other runners broke the 4-minute barrier? Do you think it was just a rather fortuitous alignment of the stars, that in that particular year, seven runners broke the 4-minute barrier? Or could it be that once people thought it was possible (without dying), they could go out and do it. Today the record stands at 3:43. Any middle-distance runner today that can?t run a sub-four-minute mile, might as well not even compete. Today, in world-class competition it is the expectation, the price of entry, the norm.

What limiting thoughts are keeping you from the success that you desire? If we don't think we can 'break the barrier' or sail 'around the world' or make that really big deal or have that really terrific relationship ? we will continue to sabotage our own behavior and success subconsciously.

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2010-05-23T13:47:00.001-07:00

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

2010-05-16T14:18:00.001-07:00

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What Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Is (NAFLD) and Why EVERYONE Needs to Know How to Prevent It

You probably do regular maintenance on your car, but what about your body? Your liver acts like your car's "oil filter" and with today's Standard American Diet, it can become clogged up, causing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

How much do you think about the health of your liver? Probably not very much.

Now think about how often you change the oil and oil filter in your car.

It could be several times a year, or more!

Needless to say, your liver is vastly more important than the oil in your car, but you may not be caring for it properly.

Similar to your car's oil filter, your liver is a filter for all the toxins in your entire body.

Poorly digested food, sugar, refined carbohydrates, alcohol, heavy metals (like lead and mercury), pesticides and pollutions are all filtered through your liver.

And if you have bad bactria and yeast in your intestines, then you could have leaky gut. As a result of leaky gut, bacterial toxins can travel through your intestinal wall and enter your liver too, along with all the other toxins from your food and environment.

Your liver has to process ALL of these toxins, with the help of bile and your gall bladder.

Here's how it works:

Your liver makes bile (a bitter, alkaline substance) that is stored in your gall bladder between meals.

After eating, your gall bladder releases the bile, helping get rid of toxic waste and digesting fats.

If you have toxic overload, your liver becomes overwhelmed. Then the liver cells die of toxic overload and are replaced by fat.

This condition is known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Without reducing your toxic load and helping your liver get rid of wastes, you could be experiencing an overwhelmed liver, setting the stage for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, cirrhosis, and even death.

Fatty Liver: The Diet Connection

Unfortunately, NAFLD is becoming more common among adults and even children!

"I can remember doing hundreds of surgery cases and noting fat in the liver, and 20 years ago no one thought much about it. Now we know NAFLD can occur in the non-obese as well as the obese."
Dr. Leonard Smith, Gastrointestinal, Vascular and General Surgeon

That's right, you do not have to be obese or an alcoholic to be at risk for NAFLD!

Doctors recently studied the effects of different carbohydrates on fat levels in the body, and they discovered that a diet with high-glycemic carbohydrates resulted in twice the normal amount of fat in bodies, blood, and livers as the same diet with low-glycemic carbs.

Interestingly, the different diets did not result in weight gain. That means your weight could be normal, but you could still have a fatty liver and not even realize it!

The best way to prevent and reverse NAFLD, then, is to change the carbohydrates that you consume.

High-glycemic carbohydrates like sugar, most cereals, white bread, most processed foods and white rice are rapidly absorbed. They result in a blood sugar spike and cause your body to release insulin. The insulin tells your body to store fat.

Low-glycemic carbohydrates, on the other hand, include most vegetables, fruits and grain-like seeds. These low-glycemic carbohydrates are slowly absorbed into your blood stream, do not rapidly increase your blood sugar and do not spike insulin.

So if you are concerned about NAFLD, then you need to start eating low-glycemic carbs.

At a time when Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease has become more common in adults and children, it's imperative that we take steps to reverse this dangerous condition.

So take this as a wake-up call. It's time to take better care of your body than you do your car!

For a healthy liver, remember these 3 tips:

Reduce your exposure to toxins.
Help your body (and liver!) detoxify.

Follow a healthy nutritional plan, to keep your liver AND your whole body, in tip top condition! Taking even one of these steps today can go a long way to creating liver health!

Source:
"Quick-burning Carbs May Cause Fatty Liver: Low-glycemic Diet Protected Mice," ScienceDaily.com, 27 Sep 2007. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070921130735.htm

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Get Your Digestive System on Track*

Every cell, tissue and organ in your body depends on healthy digestion and nutrient absorption for well-being. Occasional upsets can be caused by changes in your routine, diet, stress, travel, or other factors. Our natural solutions support a healthy digestive system, can help to restore a natural digestive balance and protect against occasional digestive upsets.*

Shaklee Digestive Health Solutions* is now available! Please use the special sale item code number below to order.
Great Products for Your Digestive Balance:*

Optiflora® Probiotic and Prebiotic provides dietary support for the normal, healthy balance of intestinal microflora and promotes colon health*
EZ-Gest® to support complete digestion of fat, protein, and carbohydrates*

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Getting Stronger

2010-05-10T06:42:00.001-07:00

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The nutritional needs of mature individuals is unique. * Digestion, muscle mass and hormonal regulation tend to decrease. * Body fat and blood cholesterol levels tend to increase. * Cardiovascular efficiency, blood sugar regulation and energy levels tend to decrease. This observation seems to be related to the aging process and made us ask the question, "What factor seems to have the greatest effect on aging?" After two years of recommending PHYSIQUE to 210 elderly patients (men and women between 65 and 84) at this clinic, we noticed some amazing results that we would like to share with you.

1) 72% of people over 65 years of age who began using Physique daily had an increase of energy and more muscle mass after 6 months.

2) Sugar regulation in those who had been hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic returned to normal in 56% of the cases within 3 months after starting daily use of PHYSIQUE.

3) 60% of all elderly patients following our recommended exercises had less muscle and joint symptoms within 3 months after daily use of PHYSIQUE.

These findings can only suggest that Shaklee Physique is a very useful addition to the nutritional program of the elderly population who are physically active and taking positive steps to maintain their health.

When maximizing the diet and regularly supplementing, significant benefits can be gained by the elderly using Physique. We are very excited about these findings and hope that mature people and not just young people will take advantage of this.

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Getting Stronger

2010-05-10T06:37:00.001-07:00

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The Produce Section of the Supermarket

2010-05-02T15:25:00.001-07:00

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Why Should You Care about Pesticides?

The growing consensus among scientists is that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can cause lasting damage to human health, especially during fetal development and early childhood. Scientists now know enough about the long-term consequences of ingesting these powerful chemicals to advise that we minimize our consumption of pesticides.

Dirty Dozen                                  Clean 15
(Buy these Organic)                                      (Lowest in Pesticides)

1. Celery                                       1. Onions
2. Peaches                                  2. Avocado
3. Srawberries                              3. Sweet Corn
4. Apples                                     4. Pineapple
5. Blueberries                                 5. Mangos
6. Nectarines                                 6. Sweet Peas
7. Bell Peppers                              7. Asparagus
8. Spinach                                   8. Kiwi
9. Kale                                          9. Cabbage
10. Cherries                                  10. Eggplant
11. Potatoes                                 11. Cantaloupe
12. Grapes                                    12. Watermelon
                                                    13. Grapefruit
                                                    14. Sweet Potato
                                                    15. Honeydew Melon

What's the Difference?

Enviromental Working Group (EWG) research has found that people who eat five fruits and vegetables a day from the Dirty Dozen list consume an average of 10 pesticides a day. Those who eat from the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegtables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily. The Guide helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary pesticide load.

Will Washing and Peeling Help?

The data used to create thse lists is based on produce tested as it is typically eaten (meaning washed, rinsed or peeled, depending on the type of produce). Rinsing reduces but does not eliminate pesticides. Peeling helps, but valuable nutrients often go down the drain with the skin. The best approach: eat a varied diet, rinse all produce and buy organic when possible.

How was this Guide Developed?

EWG analysts have developed the Guide based on date from nearly 96,000 tests for pesticide residues in produce conducted between 2000 and 2008 and collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You can find a detailed description of the criteria EWG used to develop these ranking and the complete list of fruits and vegetables tested at www.foodnews.org.

If you find this interesting I would recomend you rent Food Inc.   It is a new release that will really open your eyes as to what we are actually buying from the supermarket.

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Ocean Wonders Makes a Difference

2010-04-26T12:08:00.001-07:00

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Testimony:

Hi. I’m Amie. I am a single mom of 2 awesome daughters, Morgan and Mackenzie, ages 6 & 4. Morgan, my 6 year old, was diagnosed with congenital heart defects immediately after birth. The Dr’s told us they didn’t know what caused her defects. She had cardiac surgery when she was just 10 weeks old, and appeared to have no other health issues, although she was always very tiny for her age.

Fast forward a few years…

I was introduced to Shaklee and I started my children on Ocean Wonders (Shaklee’s multi-vitamin for children). In September 2007 I received my answer regarding what caused Morgan’s congenital heart defects. She was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome. Instead of having 2 X chromosomes, Morgan has only 1. One of the symptoms of Turner Syndrome is a Growth Hormone deficiency, which is why Morgan is so small. Morgan is 2 years and 4 months older than her sister, but they’re the same size and are often mistaken for twins.

In February 2008 Morgan started nightly injections of Growth Hormone to replace what her body was lacking. Her growth improved dramatically and we were thrilled. However, in December 2008 her checkup showed minimal growth. I was concerned there was an underlying health issue or the Growth Hormone was simply not working any more. Then I realized something but I wasn’t sure it was related to her growth change. I had stopped giving my children Ocean Wonders. As a single Mom, money is tight and I cut corners everywhere I could. Well, this was a wake-up call. I went back to Shaklee in February, hoping it would improve Morgan’s growth, although her specialist said it wasn’t related. At Morgan’s April check-up I was relieved to find she was growing again. The only change we made was Ocean Wonders. No matter how tight money is, Shaklee is not one of the corners I will cut. The growth hormone just wasn’t doing everything it could without the nutrition from Ocean Wonders.

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Unique Difference

2010-04-19T04:49:00.001-07:00

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THE UNIQUE SHAKLEE DIFFERENCE
Heritage of Success for Over 50 Years
This story began in 1915 when Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee developed Vitalized Minerals which was one of the first multivitamin, multimineral supplements ever developed. His philosophy was that people would be healthier if they lived in harmony with nature. His passion to help people was fully realized in 1956 when he developed a company whose
goal was to improve the health of people and the planet.

The Shaklee Philosophy
For over 50 years, generations of families have counted on Shaklee to do what no other company can do in quite the same way—make products that are naturally safe AND proven effective. The mission at Shaklee is to provide a healthier life for everyone and a better life for anyone. They do it by making natural products that are so exceptional, you just have to tell your friends. Every product that goes into every Shaklee bottle is designed to improve health, work without compromise, and be gentle on the planet.

The goal is to die young … as late as possible!

Over 50 Patents

Most of Shaklee’s patents are on DELIVERY SYSTEMS. No matter how nutrition-packed the supplement is, it won’t matter if it doesn’t enter the blood stream. The same end result will be as if you took very little or nothing at all.
This is where Shaklee science really pays off – they’ve been at the same thing for decades.

Q: “What’s the most expensive supplement you can buy?”

A: “The one that doesn’t work”

DO LABELS TELL ME EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW?
There are several things not shown on a label

So what distinguishes a good product from a not-so-good one? The simplest solution is to know the manufacturer’s background. And not necessarily from the sales rep. It should be from an uninterested 3rd party. Shaklee has over 90 published articles in credible medical journals (see back of Shaklee catalog for full bibliography) that show the results (the “proof”) of what their products do once they enter the body. Before publication, these papers must be peerreviewed,
which is a very stringent critiquing by a 3rd party. This is the same standard by which pharmaceutical companies have to comply before a new drug is launched. No other supplement company comes close to this kind of scrutiny.

• Organic?
• Tested?
• Synthetic
• High heat?
• Bio available?
• Proper ratios?
• Label padding?
• Proof that it works?
• Credible manufacturer?

Wishing you a wonderful week ; )

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Eating Fruit

2010-04-11T12:25:00.001-07:00


	McAsey Enterprises \| 785-341-4437 We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat? What is the correct way of eating fruits? IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities. FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.... So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining — every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc — actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat! Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach. There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight. When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins. But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look! KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange. APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke. STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals. ORANGE: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer. WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene — the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrient in found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium. GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes. Matt McAsey 785-341-4437 *Shaklee Distributor* www.mcasey.myshaklee.com The Business Concept Explained.....

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Inflammation

2010-04-09T07:44:00.001-07:00

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How does inflammation relate to heart disease and stroke risk?

“Inflammation” is the process by which the body responds to injury or an infection. Laboratory evidence and findings from clinical and population studies suggest that inflammation is important in atherosclerosis (ath”er-o-skleh-RO’sis). This is the process in which fatty deposits build up in the inner lining of arteries.

C-reactive protein (CRP) is one of the acute phase proteins that increase during systemic inflammation. It’s been suggested that testing CRP levels in the blood may be an additional way to assess cardiovascular disease risk. A more sensitive CRP test, called a highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) assay, is available to determine heart disease risk.

The American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a joint scientific statement in 2003 on the use of inflammatory markers in clinical and public health practice. This statement was developed after systematically reviewing the evidence of association between inflammatory markers (mainly CRP) and coronary heart disease and stroke.

What’s the role of CRP in predicting recurrent cardiovascular and stroke events?

A growing number of studies have examined whether hs-CRP can predict recurrent cardiovascular disease, stroke and death in different settings. High levels of hs-CRP consistently predict recurrent coronary events in patients with unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Higher hs-CRP levels also are associated with lower survival rates in these patients. Many studies have suggested that after adjusting for other prognostic factors, hs-CRP is useful as a risk predictor.

The Shaklee users who participated in The Landmark Supplement Study all had healthier levels of C-Reactive Protein.

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Shaklee Performance - Thirst-Quenching Endurance Drink

2010-01-07T06:03:00.000-08:00

Dehydration is the number one performance inhibitor, whether you are a world class athlete, a weekend warrior, or just a home gardener. Athletes who exercise for long periods or anyone working in the heat will surely face the limiting effects of dehydration. That's why Shaklee Performance was specially designed to keep you well hydrated and supply your working muscles with the energy you need.

The Story Behind Shaklee Performance
Shaklee Performance was originally designed to fuel human flight for the Daedalus Project. This project was named for a legendary flight, and experts wondered if it could really be accomplished. The project required one pilot to pedal a super light plane over the open ocean for 72 miles between the Greek islands of Crete and Santorini. This flight would be the energy equivalent of running 3 marathons back-to-back without stopping. Scientists and researchers from MIT and Yale worked with Shaklee to overcome such a critical limitation. The result: Shaklee Performance, a drink with such power and energy it could stand up to the tremendous physical challenge of this muscle powered flight.

On April 23, 1988 the impossible became record history - and the pilot's only fluid and fuel for that grueling flight was Shaklee Performance- about 3 1/2 quarts during the 4 hour flight.

Provides More Energy and Stamina
A strenuous workout draws constantly from an athletes glucose - the 'fuel' that helps sustain intense energy output. When exercising without an external source of carbohydrates, the body's blood glucose levels decline steadily. Shaklee's OptiCarb formula in Performance contains three sources of carbohydrates - matodextrin, fructose, and glucose. Every refreshing glassful is loaded with 67% more carbohydrate muscle fuel than Gatorade.

Shaklee Performance delivers that right amount of fluids, electrolytes, and carbohydrates so that it enters the bloodstream quickly and stays there longer. This minimizes your weight loss, keeps your blood volume up, and your heart rate down, Equaling more stamina.

Strategic Hydration
The body does a poor job of communicating its real fluid needs. By the time you feel thirsty, your athletic performance has already started to decline. Furthermore, drinking enough water to satisfy a parched throat replaces only about 50% of the actual fluid lost during exercise. Electrolytes must be replaced.

The electrolyte concentration in Shaklee Performance is at the right amount. These minerals (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium) are absorbed into your blood to encourage your body to maintain this all-important balance between "thirst drive" and fluid needs. Shaklee Performance not only helps your body cool itself - it is an excellent way to rehydrate after a bout of the stomach flu.

Peak Performance
Many Olympians and world-class athletes such as Gary Hall, Jr., Mia Hamm, Kent Bostick, Laura Dias, Carly Piper, Shannon Porges, an the U.S. Ski Team, and U.S. Snowboarding, just to name a few, have made Shaklee Perfomance and integral part of their training routine.

The NASA space shuttle astronauts have been using Shaklee's Perfomance drink for the last 15 years as their re-hydration beverage during re-entry. They refer to it at "Astroade."

Shaklee Perfomance offers immediate hydration and sustained energy in a great-tasting, thirst-quenching Lemon Lime or Orange flavor. Just mix in water. Drink 8 ounces for each 15 to 30 minutes of activity for more energy, lasting stamina, and proper hydration.

Low magnesium can cause loss of muscle mass and weakness

2010-01-05T04:38:00.000-08:00

A new study shows older adults with higher levels of magnesium in the blood have stronger muscles and more muscle mass.

There are four generally accepted reasons for strength and muscle loss.

Inactivity. Muscles must be used to maintain their strength and mass.
Aging. At first, up to about age 50 you will lose only about 4% of your strength and muscle mass per decade. But after that the loss increases to about 10% per decade. This can be countered by exercise and proper diet.
Those on weight loss programs that do not provide proper nutrition.
Low levels of magnesium in the diet, which is true for and amazing 80% of Americans.

Magnesium plays a number of key roles in body function. About 50% is found in bone and the other half is found predominately inside cells of body tussues and organs. This amazing mineral is needed for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.

It keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and keeps bone strong.
It helps regulate blood sugar levels. Diabetics are almost universally low in this mineral.
It helps promote normal blood pressure.
It aids protein synthesis and is intimately involved in energy metabolism.
Adequate levels are essential for optimum athletic perforance because it helps maintain muscle mass, prevent cramps and relieve stiff or tight muscles.

To investigate whether loss of magnesium might contribute to the loss of muscle mass, or sarcopenia, often seen in older people and those on weight loss diets. The researchers measured serum levels of magnesium and performed a number of tests of muscle strength and function in 1,138 men and women with an average age of about 67 years.

The researchers found a strong relationship between magnesium levels and muscle funtion that remained even after they adjusted for factors that could affect both muscle strength and magnesium metabolism. Individals with higher magnesium levels had a stronger handgrip, more power in their lower leg muscles and were able to extend teir knees and ankles with more force.

Even people in wealthy Western nations may not get enough magnesium. Eighty percent of US adults get less than the recommended daily allowance of this mineral. Older people, individuals on poorly designed weight loss programs and those with chronic disease are at particularly high risk of magnesium deficiency.

"The importance of elucidating the role of low magnesium status on the development of loss of muscle mass cannot be overlooked, because the aging population at risk of related disability continues to grow and contribute to extensive health care costs."

Some early signs are fatigue and general weakness. If you suffer from lower back pain, stiff, weak or tight muscles, the culprit may be low levels of magnesium.

Comments: When Shaklee scientists read the reports on the pitiful magnesium situation in America, they took action. Shaklee developed and amazing product called VitalMag. It contains 200 mg of elemental magnesium from three sources (magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate and magnesium gluconate) to assure maximum absorption and delivery to your cells. It also contains 99 mg of potassium for proper nerve transmission, muscle contraction and heart health. In addition, there is 1 mg of boron to aid in magnesium utilization and bone metabolism.

There are two problems with many magnesium supplements on the market. One, they contain too much magnesium. Two, they have and immediate release which causes what I like to call the "Milk of Magnesia" syndrome. Shaklee conquered this problem with a time-released, gel-diffusion delivery tablet. The gel diffusion system slowly releases nutrients over four to six hours. This system is specifically designed to prevent gastrointestinal upset commonly associated with magnesium supplements. I strongly suggest you add VitalMag to your daily supplement regime. Magnesium has too many functions in the body to be short-changed.

OMEGAGUARD - How the Story Began

2010-01-04T13:19:00.000-08:00

The first in-depth study of Greenland Eskimos was conducted in the early 1970s by two intrepid scientists with the names of Bang and Dyerberg. They researched a district in Greenland with a population of 2,600 and found that from 1963 to 1967 there were only three deaths from heart attacks. Lacking a better explanation, they theorized that the Greenland Eskimos had some sort of inborn "genetic protection."

The inadequacy of this explanation became clear as members of this population group left Greenland and moved to the United States and Europe. When these transplanted Eskimos adopted a standard Western diet, their rate of coronary heart disease increased to equal the American and European rate.

Astonished by their findings, these two scientists determined that there had been no deaths from heart disease throughout the decade of 1968 to 1978. During this same decade, heart disease was the number one cause of death among Americans!

Bang and Dyerberg were so intrigued that they examined the statistics of all of Greenland and compared them to Americans of the same age and sex. The percentage of deaths from coronary disease in Greenland was 5.3% and in the United States 40.4%. The American population studied had nearly eight times the death rate from heart disease as the Greenland population!

It Had to Be The Diet!
Bang and Dyerberg diligently studied the diet of the Greenland people. After extensive surveys and research, they found "seafood to be the backbone of the diet." The particular type of seafood eaten was cold-water fish. Much of the Eskimo diet is whale, seal and cold-water fish---obviously not the standard American fare!

Science has come a long way from these first inspired exploratory studies. We have discovered the fish have the vital heart-protecting oils wiht the tongue twisting names of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). But, as we shall see EPA and DHA have many more benefits for us than just protecting against heart disease.

Heart Disease
Since heart disease prevention was the first major benefit discovered with the use of fish oils, it became the most studied. Little did we know of the amazing benefits of these fish oils that were yet to be discovered.

In the last 30 years more than 8,000 reports and nearly 900 clinical trials have been completed. Numerous studies have shown strong evidence that omega-3 fatty acids reduce cardiovascular mortality, heart attacks and sudden death which are generally due to electrical problems. Sudden death has always been a bit of a mystery. Why does a person of proper weight, who exercises and doesn't smoke, suddenly drop dead of a heart attack? This where we get the phrase "in 50% of the heart attacks, the fist symptom is death." Whey should this sudden death occur? It was found that these patients had a heat not beating in a regular rhythm, and the membrane of the cardiac tissue was not very stable. All of this was probably due to irritation caused by inflammation of these tissues. Here is the good news. Studies support that supplementing with omega-3 reduces the rate of sudden death by a significant number.

What in the World is Going on Here?

There Are Two General Classes of Fatty Acids
The American diet is predominately made up of omega-6 fatty acids found in corn oils, cottonseed oils and meat. These are the bad guys which cause inflammation in our bodies. Greenland Eskimos' diet is mainly omega-3 fatty acids, the good guys. Countries with high omega-3 fish intakes have much lower heart disease than those whose diet is predominately omega-6.

After 30 years of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Heart Disease, What Have We Learned?
Populations with a high omega-3 intake have over a 50% lower rate of heart attack than those with low omega-3.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids:

Slow or stop the beginning of plaque build-up in the arteries
Decrease triglyceride levels
Decrease the chance of a blood clot forming in an artery
Improve arterial elasticity and general health
Lower blood pressure
Decrease the rate of plaque build-up in the heart vessel
Reduce sudden death from a heat attack by 50%
Lower cholesterol
Raise the levels of "good" HDL cholesterol
Stabilize heart muscle and reduce cardiac membrane irritability

The amazing effects of omega 3 fatty actid on both heart attacks and heart attack deaths are without question. There are hundreds of articles to back up the remarkable ability of omega-3 fatty actids to prevent heart disease.

"From the Womb to the Tomb"
For pregnant women a wide range of studies show improvement in pre-term delivery, birth weight, lack of preeclampsia and a reduction recurrent miscarriages..

A large, multi-country observational study of postpartum depression found the hight the levels of DHA, the lower the levels of depression. DHA is highly recommended for lactating females. The literature is clear the DHA is required for cognitive and visual development due to the close associatin of the brain and retina. Omega-3 fatty actids are especially abundant in nerve tissue---60% of the brain is comprised of DHA This fatty acid is essential in visual and neurological development.

Testing has been done showing the positive long-term effects of early DHA supplementation. These children performed significantly better on standard neurological motor function tests than did those with low DHA. We have known since 2000 that children low in omega-3 fatty actids are more apt to have behavioral and learning problems. In studies with ADHD those with the lowest levels of omega-3s scored the highest in behavioral problems, including hyperactivity,impulsivity, anxiety, temper tantrums and sleep problems. At age four the DHA group had higher IQ's. At age six the DHA group continued to outperform the non-DHA group.

Due to mothers' diets, the United States has some of the lowest level of DHA in human milk in the world. Finally --- in 2002 the United States was one of the last countries to add DHA to infant formula.

Alzheimer's, Dementia and Cognitive Decline
Approximately 60% of the fatty acids in the brain are DHA. Individuals with dementia consistently have lower levels of brain DHA compared to controls. Supplements of DHA could have a dramatic effect on the ravages of Alzheimer's.

In one study of 6,158 patients aged 65 or older, the rate of cognitive decline was measured. Those who consumed omega-3 fatty acids reduced the rate of decline by three to four years.

Inflammatory Diseases
Since omega-3 fatty acids help produce anti-inflammatory chemicals in the body, one would expect improvement in diseases involving inflammation. The evidence is quite strong regarding rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), eczema, psoriasis and migraines.

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Sources
Obviously cold-water fish is number one food choice. Some with high omega-3 fatty acid contents are anchovies, salmon, sardines, sea bass, and trout. Authorities suggest the following cold-water fish need to be consumed in only limited amounts because of mercury and other toxins: swordfish, king mackerel, shark, tilefish, tuna red snapper.

In addition, in 2001 the FDA recommended that children, pregnant or nursing women and women who may (who knows?) become pregnant should not eat swordfish and other species known to accumulate high levels of mercury. Now listen, if these fish are not safe for this huge group of people, whey should you or I be consuming them when all of have a healthy alternative? The healthy answer for us is and omega-3 fish oil supplement.

How Do You Choose a Suprior Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplement?
The finest fish oil supplement I have found on the market is OmegaGuard by the Shaklee Corporation. This company has been on the cutting edge of fish oil suplement since the very first ones were release on the market. Each time scientific tecnology improved, Shaklee has brought out new EPA supplements. OmegaGuard is the very best by far!

OmegaGuard is certified, pharmaceutical-grade fish oil. Distillation helps remove both impurities and the fishy odor. Shaklee is the only corporation I know of to use a triple molecular distillation and purification process. They even use a low temperature process (half that of the industry standard) to further concentrate the oil and avoid formation of transfats. All the of the above contribute to very low odor, no aftertaste and easy digestion.

OmegaGuard is a complete fish oil supplement. Let me explain. We are learning there are families of nutrients. There are eight members of the B complex family and six members of the vitain E family. Shaklee products which contain these nutrients contain the whole family unit. The same is true with omega-3 fish oils. OmegaGuard contains DHA, EPA, ALA and four other members of the omega-3 family. Each synergizes the other.

I have examined a number of other fish oil supplements on the market and none come close to the potency and purity of OmegaGuard.

MGM Supplement: Poisons in The House

2009-10-26T04:12:00.000-07:00

This weekend as my wife and I were cleaning the house, I was thinking to myself about how thankful I am to have green cleaners in my house. Just take a look at how dangerous the regular old cleaners that you buy on the shelf of your local grocery store are.

According to a 15-year study presented at the Toronto Indoor Air Conference, women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work away from home. The study concluded that this was a direct result of the increased exposure to toxic chemicals, many of which are found in common household products.

More than 9 out of every 10 suspected poison exposures occur at home with household products.

We use Get Clean™ products made by Shaklee at our house. When you use Get Clean™, you're never simply cleaning. While you make your home cleaner, you make your family healthier. You also make the planet healthier for other families as well. And if you think Get Clean works so great you tell others about it, imagine the ripples of change you can generate. And you got it by scouring the sink.

Get Clean™ Starter Kit
One of the nice things about using Get Clean is that once you get rid of all those undesirable cleaners you may have in your home, you won't have to replace them with 27 more. You'd have to spend more than $3,400 to get the same amount of clean.

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MGM Supplement:: Sick Children

2009-10-19T04:12:00.000-07:00

Going back or starting school increases exposure to new viruses which challenge immune coping skills. With the development of Shaklee’s new Incredivites, children’s immune enhancing multiple vitamin-mineral supplement,now is the time to prepare for the flu and cold season. Each Incredivites tablet contains 25 mg of lactoferrin. It is also present in healthy white blood cells and secreted by some pancreatic cells. Human colostrum has the highest concentration with human milk coming in a distant second. Cow’s milk has much lower lactoferrin content than human milk. Of course children over 12 (puberty) can benefit fully from taking Nutriferon™ on a daily basis.

Don’t forget to:

• get adequate sleep
• eat a nutritious breakfast
• wash hands 4 or more times per day

One way to minimize the spread through schools and prevent school closures is to have teachers and students wash their hands before meals and after recess. This has proven in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota to be as or more effective than vaccination alone. Immunity Formula I provides the essential nutrients for a healthy immune system: Vitamin A, C, E, B6, B12, folic acid, copper, selenium, and zinc. 1 to 3 capsules each day can also be taken by children to strengthen the immune system.

At the first sign of a pending viral infection, cold or flu, children,(and adults) can chew, suck or swallow 1 to 3 Defend & Resist every 3 hours until all symptoms cease. Defend and Resist is also called Shaklee DR

Dr. Brouse states that:

“Shaklee’s DR suppresses the cough reflex, soothes the throat, kills viruses in the throat, keeps virus cells from replicating, stimulates killer cells to rid the body of cancer cells, and contains a compound from larch that is only found in breast milk for the immune system.” When Dr. Brouse did testing on his own blood, Shaklee DR increased the mobility of his white blood cells within just a few hours of taking it!

One of the four ingredients in Shaklee DR is LARCH. It is even more powerful than Echinacea and stimulates the proliferation of immune fighter cells. It is specifically recommended by natural pediatricians for the treatment of inner ear infections because it boosts the immune system and inhibits and prevents the growth of bacteria that gets in and plugs up the Eustachian tube.

BE READY …. have a bottle on your shelf, and the minute you feel the symptoms of any bug coming on, hit it hard with Shaklee DR. Take six tablets per day for about 7 days. After 7 days, stop for 3 to 4 days. If your symptoms are not gone, follow with a second round of 7 days.

If you are not a Shaklee member yet and would like to obtain a discount on products please go to this website to join for product discounts.

MGM Supplement: The Prescription for a Healthier Life

2009-10-15T13:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had a conversation with a friend about what he was doing to prevent getting sick with all of this influenza going around. He stated that he was supplementing daily with a multi-vitamin and a fish oil caplet. I then asked him if he has noticed a difference since he started? He said, "Nope, but my friend takes this and she looks pretty good, so it must be good...."

This statement just kills me, because if you are taking a product and your not seeing any improvements, why would you think it is making you healthier? The fact is, a whole bunch of those vitamins that you find on the shelf at Wal-mart haven't been tested by their manufactures to see if it is actually doing the things that it claims on the bottle. And the funny thing is, this is legal. The federal government doesn't require these products to be tested before they are put on the shelf. So you may be buying a $8 bottle of fish-oil that could be contaminated with mercury. My point is, that you just don't really know what your getting, no one does, not even the manufacturer.

This is where shaklee is so much different. We back every product up with peer reviewed studies, over 80,000 quality control tests yearly and a money back guarantee.

Shaklee has created a perscription for a healthier life. Check it out... I guarantee you will be able to tell a difference.

Shaklee Vitalizer™—
A Foundation for a Longer, Healthier Life*
80 bio-optimized nutrients clinically proven to create a foundation for a longer, healthier life.*

* High potency for supercharged vitality*
* Powerful antioxidant protection against free radical damage*
* Supports heart, brain, bone, joint, digestive, and immune health*

Vivix™—A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Cellular Anti-Aging*
A revolutionary breakthrough in the fight against cellular aging.*

* Protects and repairs cellular DNA*†
* Positively impacts genetic regulators*†
* Promotes mitochondrial biogenesis*†
* Slows AGE protein formation*†

Cinch®—Best Breakfast on the Planet
A delicious and nutritious protein-rich meal with leucine to protect lean muscle mass.

* A complete, healthy, nutritious meal with 24 g of protein‡ and 6g of fiber
* Includes leucine to preserve lean muscle mass which supports metabolism
* Delicious way to help manage your weight

NutriFeron®—A Powerful Breakthrough in Immune System Science
A powerful breakthrough in immune system science.*

* Supports a healthy immune system*
* Naturally boosts interferon levels*

Become a shaklee member and have the products automatically shipped to your door every month. You will save $68 on every purchase of the RX for a Healthier Life. If you don't like the products, send back the containers, empty or full, for a full refund...

"I am intensely passionate about health and have dedicated my professional life to informing and inspiring people about how to take responsibility for their health, rather than waiting for challenges to occur. Research confirms that nutrition, weight control, and wise supplementation can powerfully impact your vitality today and your future health. So I've written my "Rx for a Healthier Life," incorporating Shaklee products that I firmly believe give us the best chance to feel great today and be on the path to wellness. Be well!"

Jamie McManus, M.D.
Chairman, Medical Affairs, Health Sciences & Education

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or call me for personal service... 785-341-4437.... I would be happy to help...

MGM Supplement: Is the Hype Worth the Cost??

2009-10-08T04:34:00.000-07:00

Where do you buy your food supplements? The drug store? Maybe the supermarket? Perhaps the health food store? Or do you look for them online?

Most people reading this article buy their food supplements from Shaklee... and would never use any other! But in tough economic times, almost everyone looks for ways to save money... and that sometimes means cutting corners by finding alternatives that cost less. While economizing is a great idea and a habit worth developing, using a less expensive “alternative” product can be more costly than you think.

While some people may look at the thought posed above and wonder... Vivix? Or Vitalizer? Maybe NutriFeron? Perhaps Cinch? While definitely not the most pricey products on the market, these amazing supplements may seem costly. And it’s tempting to fall into the hype that another company can do it better... and cheaper. But don’t be fooled! While Shaklee supplements are not cheap, the most expensive supplement you’ll ever buy is... the supplement that doesn’t work! That’s never a concern when your supplement is Shaklee!

The high cost of low quality...

Most supplements are synthetically created in a lab with non-plant chemicals and are not as good for us as their makers would have us believe. In fact, the body quite often rejects them because it sees these chemicals as a foreign invaders.

Good supplements (like Shaklee) are more expensive because they are made from real plants... not chemicals. The body accepts them as food.

There’s a high cost for low quality. When it comes to supplements, that cost is... your health!

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MGM Supplement: A New Lease on Life

2009-09-30T16:04:00.000-07:00

I bet the everyone knows somebody who struggles with some kind of health issue.
Maybe your that someone.. Realistically, many problems that we have in our daily lives can probably be tied to the way we take care of our body and mind. For example, lets say your having problems at work.

You just can't stand your supervisor, he or she is really a jerk. Stress is an extremely influential factor when it comes to our immune system. This being said, do you get stressed out with things at work, or even at home? I would gamble to say, that you probably get headaches and don't sleep all that well. This is where Shaklee can help.

Shaklee is the #1 Natural Nutrition company in the world. The products help thousands of people. Why is Shaklee different from other companies? Well there are many reasons... Click on this link to see how we are different.

If everyone focused on preventing disease, and promoting health how the world and our lives could be. Think about it, if you start taking care of
yourself now how much money could you save on doctor bills and medications in the years to come. Instead of spending time in a wheel chair because of some horrible disease, you could go fishing with your great grand children. There is nothing to lose. Shaklee back each and every product with a full refund guarantee. If you don't like what you get, send it back for a full refund. We are a business that believes in what we produce..

To our health!!!

Matt McAsey
785-341-4437
http://mcasey.myshaklee.com

MGM Supplement: Shoo Flu... Don't Bother Me

2009-09-28T04:31:00.000-07:00

They say...the Best Defense is a Good Offense.
Take these Pop Quizzes to learn 3 free things you can do to say "Shoo" to Swine and seasonal flus and colds this fall!

# 1 Pop Quiz - What's a fall-off-the-log easy way to boost your immune system three fold?

SLEEP!
That's right...a good old fashioned Good Night's Rest! Sleep and your immune system are tightly linked. Click here to learn more how 8 hours of sleep can give you a 3X boost to your immune system.

#2 Pop Quiz - What decreases your immune response 50% in just 30 min?

SUGAR!
Sugar damages the cells of the immune system, making you susceptibility to colds and flus. Studies have shown that eating 20 teaspoons of sugar causes a 50% drop in the ability of white blood cells to engulf bacteria in just 30 min...and compromise your immunity up to 5 hours. 20 teaspons? Start with 10 tsp. in a 12 oz. soda, add a cookie, a bite of cake, a nibble of fudge...and you're there.

# 3 Pop Quiz - What's an easy way to reduce stress?

HUGS!
When it comes to swatting your immune system flat, Stress is ENEMY #1. The CDC estimates that 75 to 90% of all doctor visits are stress related. Hugs help reduce stress. And if singing "Shoo Flu Don't Bother Me" makes you laugh, you've just found the best medicine.

Last Quiz Question - What supplements are proven to boost immunity?

Probiotics -- the good bacteria. In a study published in the August journal, Pediatrics, children aged 3 to 5 who took a daily probiotic had fewer fevers, runny noses, and coughing episodes. Further, when kids taking the probiotics did get sick, they recovered faster, required fewer antibiotics, and missed fewer days of child care. The probiotic, Optiflora, guarantees delivery of 500 million good bacteria in every tapioca-sized pearl.

Vitamin C -- proven to increase the body’s immunity by increasing the white blood cells. Our bodies can do a lot of things, but it can’t make or store vitamin C. Vita-C's proprietary sustained release system delivers the vitamin C equivalent of one-and-a-half oranges every hour for five hours.

Nutriferon -- Interferon, the sentry for our immune system. This patented combo of 4 Chinese herbs sends out the signal to our "killer cells" to come to our aid and protect us. Click here for more about the scientist who discovered interferon, developed Nutriferon, and 4 clinical trials. Plus, the latest research conducted at Cornell University verifies Nutriferon's effectiveness against flu virus!

Want an extra Ounce of Prevention? Stock up on the Shoo Flu trio -- Optiflora probiotic, Sustained Release Vita-C, and Nutriferon. Order the Nutriferon 4-Pack and Save 10%

MGM Supplement: An Asprin a Day??

2009-09-24T04:26:00.000-07:00

Another popular myth has been busted!

Many doctors advise their patients to take a baby aspirin every day to reduce their risk of heart attack. And this recommendation has been repeated so often in the media and in self-help books and web sites that even more people are taking an aspirin every day without even waiting for their doctor to recommend it.

Is this good advice? Probably not, accordingly to a new study done by Dr.Gerry Fowlkes of the Wolfson Unit for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Edinburgh Scotland. In a study that he presented at the most recent meetingof the European Society for Cardiology in Barcelona Spain he and his colleagues followed 3,000 men at very high risk for developing heart disease for an averageof eight years. Half of the group was randomly assigned to take an aspirin every day and the other half was given aplacebo. At the end of eight years there was no difference in the rate of heart attacks or stroke - or risk of death from any cause - between the two groups. In other words, an aspirin a day did not decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke and had no discernable health benefits in this study. Even worse, there were 34 major bleeds in people taking the aspirin compared to only 20 in people taking theplacebo.And if you looked at internal bleeding that was soserious that it required hospitalization, the risk was almost double for the aspirin users compared to the placebo users. The conclusion of this study was that for otherwise healthy people the risks of taking aspirin outweigh the benefits. The scientists cautioned that for people who have already had a heart attack the benefits of taking anaspirin a day might outweigh the risks.

I would encourage you to investigate natural alternates rather than relying on a drug to reduce your risk of heart disease. For example several recent clinical studies have shown that as little as 500 mg/day of omega-3 fatty acids, whether from fish or from supplements, can reduce the risk of a second heart attack in someone who hasalready had one heart attack by 30-40%.And, of course, the Landmark study showed that people who have used the Shaklee supplements for 20 years or more have 1/3 the incidence of angina, heart attack, stroke or congestive heart failure as people do from using other company’s multivitamins or no supplements at all.

To your health!

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MGM Supplement: Cancer and the Power of Nutrition

2009-09-16T04:26:00.000-07:00

The following is a very powerful testimony:

I've been waiting for the final pet scan diagnosis to write this...and we got it today. My mom is cancer-free!

First, I praise God for His reasons for her to continue living, and I do give him the glory as Master Healer. Second, I'd like to share her nutritional testimony, which I know has contributed to her success.

Mom has taken Shaklee supplements faithfully for 30 years...she was one of my first customers. The last few years, she took Energizing Protein, Vitalizer, Alfalfa, OsteoMatrix...sometimes Nutriferon...and Vivix since it was introduced a year ago. Both Oncologist and Radiation docs were surprised at how good her nutritional status was during the 2-wk period that she wasn't eating at all before getting the feeding tube, and that she didn't have to be hospitalized the last 2-3 wks of treatments (radiation and chemo) at her age (79).

She was getting 4 Cinch shakes/day in the feeding tube, CitriBoost and continued to use Vivix every day after hearing Dr Bevacqu's CD about how resveratrol can assist the chemo & radiation to do their job better.

I approached the radiation doc 3/4 way into her treatments about Vivix, with Dr Bevacqua's CD and other info, and she started slamming it...she'd just been to a seminar where she was informed how bad this supplement is and how it doesn't work. Hmmmm...think it was the pharmaceutical companies conducting that seminar? Then she said to me, "Tell me that you're NOT giving this to your mother during treatments?". I told her "no" because if that tumor didn't get cured, I didn't want her to come back and blame me. But...she did take it every day!

The diagnosis today is that the tumor is 100% gone, and her body is cancer-free. Now she can focus on healing the chemical warfare she's endured over the last few months, and with Shaklee supplements, we have full confidence that will be more speedy than without them!

Thank you, God...and thank you, Dr Shaklee, for creating this line of natural supplements that aids the body in healing. For those of us who don't have cancer, heart disease, or any of the other "biggies", it's all about PREVENTION. Supplementation may not keep you from getting sick or disease, but I'm sure it keeps us from being as sick as long, and helps speed up healing.

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For me, this is a very inspiring story. I'm proud to be a Shaklee user, and I'm very happy that I can share it with others around me. It really can make a difference in every ones life.

Start a making a healthy future for your family and yourself...

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MGM Supplement: Are you at Risk for Heart Disease?

2009-09-15T04:06:00.000-07:00

Virtually all Americans either have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, are overweight, smoke or exercise too little, the team led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

"Unfortunately, the limited strides that were made toward this goal during the 1970s and 1980s were eroded by the increases in excess weight, diabetes and hypertension during more recent decades," the CDC's Dr. Earl Ford, who led the study, said in a statement.

Ford's team looked at four national studies covering tens of thousands of Americans aged 25 to 74.

Only 10 percent had low risk scores in all five categories, they reported in the journal Circulation.

"Until the early 90s, we were moving in a positive direction, but then it took a turn and we're headed in a negative direction," said Ford.

"When you look at the individual factors, tobacco use is still headed in the right direction and so are cholesterol levels, although that has leveled off. The problem is that blood pressure, BMI (body mass index, a measure of obesity) and diabetes are all headed in the wrong direction."

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States and many other countries.

(Reuters September 14, 2009)

What are the major risk factors you can modify, treat or control by changing your lifestyle or taking medicine?

* Tobacco smoke — Smokers' risk of developing coronary heart disease is 2–4 times that of nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking is a powerful independent risk factor for sudden cardiac death in patients with coronary heart disease; smokers have about twice the risk of nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking also acts with other risk factors to greatly increase the risk for coronary heart disease. People who smoke cigars or pipes seem to have a higher risk of death from coronary heart disease (and possibly stroke) but their risk isn't as great as cigarette smokers'. Exposure to other people's smoke increases the risk of heart disease even for nonsmokers.

* High blood cholesterol — As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of coronary heart disease. When other risk factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, this risk increases even more. A person's cholesterol level is also affected by age, sex, heredity and diet.

* High blood pressure — High blood pressure increases the heart's workload, causing the heart to thicken and become stiffer. It also increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and congestive heart failure. When high blood pressure exists with obesity, smoking, high blood cholesterol levels or diabetes, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases several times.

* Physical inactivity — An inactive lifestyle is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Regular, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. The more vigorous the activity, the greater your benefits. However, even moderate-intensity activities help if done regularly and long term. Physical activity can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure in some people.

* Obesity and overweight — People who have excess body fat — especially if a lot of it is at the waist — are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other risk factors. Excess weight increases the heart's work. It also raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and lowers HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. It can also make diabetes more likely to develop. Many obese and overweight people may have difficulty losing weight. But by losing even as few as 10 pounds, you can lower your heart disease risk.

* Diabetes mellitus — Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control, diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, but the risks are even greater if blood sugar is not well controlled. About three-quarters of people with diabetes die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease. If you have diabetes, it's extremely important to work with your healthcare provider to manage it and control any other risk factors you can.

What other factors contribute to heart disease risk?

* Individual response to stress may be a contributing factor. Some scientists have noted a relationship between coronary heart disease risk and stress in a person's life, their health behaviors and socioeconomic status. These factors may affect established risk factors. For example, people under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would.

* Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure, cause heart failure and lead to stroke. It can contribute to high triglycerides, cancer and other diseases, and produce irregular heartbeats. It contributes to obesity, alcoholism, suicide and accidents.

The risk of heart disease in people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol (an average of one drink for women or two drinks for men per day) is lower than in nondrinkers. One drink is defined as 1-1/2 fluid ounces (fl oz) of 80-proof spirits (such as bourbon, Scotch, vodka, gin, etc.), 1 fl oz of 100-proof spirits, 4 fl oz of wine or 12 fl oz of beer. It's not recommended that nondrinkers start using alcohol or that drinkers increase the amount they drink.

Taking Shaklee supplements is a great way to get your health back on track. Just a basic Vitalizer pack and Shaklee's pattented Vivix, can really improve your health. Shaklee also has one of the best healthy weight loss tools on the market, Cinch. The Cinch plan is a tasty, yet proven way to shed those unwanted pounds while staying healthy.

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MGM Supplement: Guard Your Body From Cancer

2009-09-08T04:03:00.000-07:00

Optimal nutrition can significantly reduce the risk of cancer and many of us don’t eat the way we should on a daily basis. That’s why the CANCERGUARD PROGRAM (below) makes good sense.

SHAKLEE NUTRITION BEST-SELLERS SYSTEM (the following nutrients are in the daily Vitalizer strips & Shaklee’s Soy Protein)

Vita-Lea - Because most of us do not get all the nutrients we need from diet alone. A well balanced multivitamin/multimineral supplement is nutrition insurance for what we don’t get from our diet.

Energizing Soy Protein - It has been shown to lower the risk of breast and prostate cancer - AND - it boosts energy levels and helps prevent osteoporosis.

B-Complex - Adequate intake of B vitamins may decrease the risk of cervical cancer -AND - most of us don’t get all the B vitamins we need from our diet.
Sustained Release Vita-C - Because Vitamin C can help prevent the formation of nitrosamines and dangerous free radicals that can cause cancer AND-many of us do not get enough vitamin C from our diet.

Vita-E Plus - Because both vitamin E and selenium are natural antioxidants which help protect us from some of the cancer causing oxidations that occur in our bodies -AND- most of us don’t get enough of these essential nutrients from our diet.

CarotoMax - CarotoMax contains the essential phytonutrients found in those fresh fruits and vegetable that we are not eating on a regular basis - AND - the phytonutrients in CarotoMax have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and eye disease.

Optiflora – Friendly bacteria reduce the risk of colon cancer, strengthen our immune system, and produce substances that lower serum cholesterol levels- AND - most of us don’t have enough of the "friendly" bacteria in our intestines

EPA - Studies have shown that replacing the fats in the typical American diet with healthier fats such as EPA can reduce cancer risk - AND – most of us don’t get enough cold water fish in our diet.

CorEnergy – Most of us have too much stress in our lives – AND – we need the increased energy that CorEnergy provides.

Are you consuming 3-5 servings of fresh vegetables and 6-11 servings of whole grains each day? YES NO …If not, you may wish to consider the added insurance of Shaklee’s Fiber Plan products and B Complex AND you would benefit from the phytonutrients found in CarotoMax.

Do you eat cold-pressed vegetable oils, raw seeds and nuts, and whole grain products on a daily basis? YES NO …If not, you’re probably not getting the vitamin E you need.

Do you eat one serving of "cold water" fish (mackerel, cod, salmon, sardines, or anchovies) at least every other day? YES NO …If not, then Shaklee’s EPA can provide the essential fatty acids you’re lacking in your diet

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* 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.

MGM Supplement: Vivix Anti Aging Supplement

2009-09-07T04:44:00.000-07:00

Exploring longevity is truly the ultimate quest, and researchers are spending billions of dollars to help us feel younger and live longer. In laboratories around the world, researchers are attempting to learn how to slow down the aging clock. According to a 2006 study by University of Chicago economists, American life spans increased by 30years during the 20th century. This improved longevity could be worth more than $1.2 million to each of us. Emerging laboratory research reveals that polyphenols—such asthose found in red wine—may be able to influence the cellular aging process in apositive way.

Developed after years of research by Shaklee Corporation, the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., Vivix Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic is a break through dietary supplement in the fight against cellular aging. In laboratory studies, Vivix ingredients have been shown to impact the four key mechanisms of cellular aging.* Just one teaspoon a day delivers the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 100 glasses of red wine, and Vivix ingredients are 10X more powerful than resveratrol in slowing a key mechanism of aging.*

For $330, you could buy 100 glasses of red wine to give you the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 1 teaspoon of Vivix.

For $5.50, you could swallow 22 capsules of resveratrol and muscadine supplements and still not get all the key ingredients found in 1 teaspoon of Vivix.

1 teaspoon of VivixFor $2.83†, you can get all of the cellular anti-aging benefits from the key ingredients found in1 serving of Vivix‡—AND support joint, heart, brain,cardiovascular, and immune health.*All for about the same price as a fancy cup of coffee.

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MGM Supplement - Immune System Science

2009-09-05T12:19:00.000-07:00

With all the talk going around about H1N1, I thought it is only right that everyone has the opportunity to learn about some of the science that goes into Shaklee products.

Now more than ever is the time to take care of yourself. Every day your immune system has to protect you from millions of microbes that inhabit your surroundings—microbes you may be breathing, eating, touching, or sharing.

1. Naturally Boosts Interferon Levels - Scientists have identified interferon as being critical to healthy immune function. NutriFeron is the ONLY DIETARY SUPPLEMENT IN THE U.S. created by the immunologist who discovered interferon THAT NATURALLY INCREASES THE PRODUCTION OF INTERFERON IN THE BODY.*

2. Created by the Discoverer of Interferon - Dr. Yasuhiko Kojima, the world-renowned immunologist who discovered interferon in 1954, dedicated 40 years of research to finding natural compounds that would provide a boost to interferon production. This patented botanical blend is found in NutriFeron. NutriFeron from Shaklee is the ONLY IMMUNITY SUPPLEMENT IN THE U.S. CREATED BY THE DISCOVERER OF INTERFERON.*

3. 40 Years of Research - After 40 years of painstaking research testing hundreds of natural compounds and herbs, Dr. Kojima developed a UNIQUE BLEND OF FOUR POWERFUL PLANT EXTRACTS that boosts the body’s natural production of interferon.*

4. Patented Blend of Interferon Boosting Plant Extracts - NutriFeron boasts the MACH® patented blend of interferon-boosting plant extracts, AN EXCLUSIVE FORMULA that includes pumpkinseed extract, safflower flower extract, Asian Plantain seed extract, and Japanese Honeysuckle flower extract. Each serving provides 500 mg of immunity-bolstering ingredients.*

5. Supported by Four Human Clinical Studies** - Four published clinical studies confirm the extraordinary health and immune-supporting benefits of the proprietary blend of plant extracts found in NutriFeron. This potent-yet-safe phytonutrient blend provides immune support right at the cellular level.*

6. Exclusive Formula Protected by 3 Patents - NutriFeron is supported by THREE patents and is available only through Shaklee Independent Distributors. This unique, patented formula is a Shaklee exclusive.

7. Made to the Highest Quality Standards - A powerfully effective supplement, NutriFeron has been subjected to a stringent set of scientific tests for safety, purity, potency, and performance.

8. Springtime Blooms Tear You Up? - Preliminary studies suggest that NutriFeron balances your immune response against environmental irritants and airborne pollutants.*

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MGM Supplement: NUTRENTS THAT SUPPORT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

2009-09-01T03:43:00.000-07:00

The Center for Disease Control has issued a strong warning to stop over-using antibiotics. This push comes in the form of guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which now believes that the overuse of antibiotics is contributing to an alarming rise in the number of diseases that are impervious to drugs.

So what can we do to keep our immune systems at maximum efficiency? …….5 things.

1. Eat healthy foods ..like fresh vegetables, salads and fresh fruits

2.Avoid the foods that weaken the immune system like sugar, alcohol, chips and snacks

3. Stay active.. play ..run.. exercise… practice yoga

4. Get some sleep .. 8 hours of it .. that’s when your body repairs

5 Take supplements that help the body strengthen and rebuild the cells of the immune system like the following…

Scientifically Advanced Vita-Lea (with and w/out iron)
Provides a comprehensive balance of essential nutrients. Vita-Lea’s bioavailability has been proven through independent clinical research. Contains gentler, better-tolerated forms of zinc and protein-bound trace minerals for easier digestion.

Vita-C, 500 mg. Sustained Release
Antioxidant property protects the body against free radicals. Boosts the immune system, infection fighter, natural antihistamine, increases the resistance to ligament and tendon injury. Vitamin C is depleted by stress such as infections, illness, fatigue, surgery, anxiety, pollution and extremes in temperature. As we age, there is a greater need to regenerate collagen which requires more vitamin C.

Nutriferon
Developed and extensively tested by immunologists in Japan, contains an exclusive, proprietary blend of natural plant extracts from pumpkin seeds, safflower flowers, plantago seeds, and Japanese honeysuckle flower buds, which has been clinically proven to support and stimulate the natural immune response process at the cellular level. Supports and stimulates the immune system, by increasing the activity of macrophages and inducing natural interferon production. Optimizes immune response against environmental irritants and airborne substances (as with allergies and asthma). Completely safe – no adverse reactions to these plant extracts ever recorded.

Premium Garlic Complex
Two-way odor control with a gentle, temperature-controlled drying process and with a pleasant blend of spearmint and rosemary extracts. Historically, has been used for congestion, asthma, sinusitis and allergies, colds, flu and pneumonia, sore throat and bronchitis. Has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and is effective against yeast infections (Candida). Nature’s strongest natural antibiotic.

Optiflora
This advanced colon care system contains Acidophilus and Bifidus, essential friendly bacteria that ideally live in our lower intestines. Research shows, however, that most adult Americans only retain about 15% of these microflora, rendering our bodies (and especially our immune systems) vulnerable to toxic build-up. The Optiflora system also includes the prebiotic FOS and inulin to provide nutrients that selectively feed the good microflora for rapid colonization. It is the only product of its kind to guarantee delivery of live beneficial microflora to the intestines, due to its unique triple encapsulation that protects these essential bacteria from the acidity of the stomach.

Defend & Resist Complex (Echinacea)
Has become the most prominent herb used both in the United States and in Europe. Activates the immune system, promotes production of white blood cells, enhances resistance to infection, viral and bacterial, especially flu and herpes; reduces mucus. Works best when started at the onset of cold or flu symptoms. Can be used effectively for up to 10 days at a time.

Other nutrients to consider:

CarotoMax
Essential for healthy mucosal membranes in the digestive, respiratory and reproductive tracts. Reduces susceptibility to infection, allergies, bronchitis, asthma, ear infection and skin disorders. Contains other naturally occurring carotenoids such as alpha carotene and other types of beta-carotene.

FlavoMax
These powerful antioxidants increase the power of the immune system to fight infection, are natural antihistamines, are antiviral and antibacterial because they interfere with the actual mechanism of some of these organisms, lower risk of many cancers including gastric cancer.

Vita-E 400 IU and Vita-E Complex
Anti-oxidant that protects against cell damage. Helps to prevent heart disease, Parkinson’s; protects lungs from air pollution, protects cells from premature aging, helps cystic breast disease, improves circulation, promotes healing. Our immune systems decline with age. Vitamin E enhances immune responsiveness in the elderly. Shaklee’s Vita-E is in a natural d-alpha form and is more biologically active than synthetic vitamin E. Provides the full spectrum of tocopherols found in nature

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MGM Supplement: Hypertension

2009-08-30T04:13:00.000-07:00

High Blood pressure runs in my family. So I'm very aware that I too, will probably have to fight this battle. About a year ago this started to become very apparent. I went to the doctor for anual check-up. My blood pressure was 130/98. Now I know that this isn't high compared to allot of people on medication, but for me it had never reached this level. The doctor told me that I was prehypertensive. It was really hard for me to grasp what I had done to cause this. I'm a very health consiouse person. I finally came to the conclusion that it is genetic and there just isn't much I can do about it.

April of this year I started taking Shaklee's Vivix, an anti-aging supplement. At first I was a little hesitant, about buying it. I ended up buying it, and WOW!! What a difference!! This stuff tasts great, my energy level is through the roof, and guess what..... My blood pressure has dropped significantly. In a check up this month my blood pressure was 116/65. No kidding.... I couldn't hardly believe it. I was trying to think if I had done anything else different. The only things I had done different from the last time was working in a more stressfull position at work, exercising less, and taking Shaklee Vivix.

Vivix is really great stuff. I encourage everyone who gets that list of things from their doctor to improve their health, add in Vivix.

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