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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Back to School - Protecting Your Family's Immune System
It is back to school time and flu season is earlier than ever! I want to share with you natural ways to support the immune system and options for a natural approach to prevent sickness. There are also natural ways to speed up the recovery process if you or someone in your family gets sick. Below is a letter from Jamie McManus, Chairman of Medical Affairs for Shaklee, and she gives great information on protecting your family during the flu season.
To see what is in my family's natural medicine cabinet, click here.
Hello Shaklee Family,
Back to school shopping, anxiety over who your child’s teacher will be this year, sending your oldest (or youngest) child off to college—all very exciting activities, but not without a bit of stress for all involved. And to add to all of these very typical types of activities and concerns, we have some new and additional threats to staying healthy. So it has never been more important to focus on doing all you can to protect your family’s
health—beginning with arming yourself with the latest information.
Your ability to stay well and not fall prey to circulating pathogens rests upon the vibrant functioning of your immune system, and an optimally healthy immune system occurs when you are doing a few simple things:
1) Eat a healthy diet, full of antioxidants and immune supporting nutrients. This means avoiding the fast food restaurants (generally empty calories) and committing to eating at least FIVE servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every day—salads, stir-fry vegetables with chicken breast or salmon or hearty stews or soups made
with plenty of colorful vegetables!
2) Be sure you are taking supplementation to support immune health. Your favorite version of Vitalizer™ along with Nutriferon® provides a solid nutritional foundation for immune function. Sustained Release Vita C® (or Chewable Vita C®), Optiflora® Probiotic, and Defend and Resist Complex can be added for additional support on an as needed basis.
For children ages 10 and younger, choose Incredivites™ with immune supporting lactoferrin and more vitamin D, and our terrific ShakleeBaby™ Multivitamin & Multimineral
Powder with clinically tested prebiotics and more Vitamin D to help support immune function.*
3) Get plenty of rest. Your immune system can be very negatively impacted by inadequate sleep. Your school age children require at least nine hours of sleep each night so be sure that becomes a routine as the school year gets started. And Moms and Dads, you need seven and a half to eight hours yourself!
4) Talk to your doctor about immunization. We encourage everyone to speak with your doctor to determine if vaccination is right for you, especially if any member of your family falls into one of these target groups at higher risk identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than six months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact, children six months through four years of age, and children five through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions. Click this link to learn more: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm.
5) Wash your hands frequently. You don’t need antibacterial soaps; in fact, many experts are concerned that the widespread use of antibacterial products may contribute to the increasing prevalence of resistant bacteria that antibiotics do not work against! So, use plain ordinary soap, warm water, and wash your arms and wrists and lather up for 30 to 60 seconds before rinsing off. When hand washing is not possible, hand sanitizers are
sometimes recommended.
6) Wash down your countertops, bathroom wash areas, and other hard, non-porous surfaces that your hands contact with an effective germicidal product such as Shaklee Basic-G®. Basic-G has been tested and shown to be effective in neutralizing influenza type A viruses as well as a host of other2 microorganisms and the EPA has issued a statement that it believes, based on available scientific information, that the currently registered influenza A virus products will be effective against the 2009 - H1N1 flu strain and other influenza A virus strains on hard, non-porous surfaces.
Sending warmest regards,
Dr. Jamie McManus M.D.
Chairman, Medical Affairs and Health Sciences
Shaklee Corporation
*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.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Feel Better in 30 Days Guaranteed!!
I am a huge believer in vitamins and am so excited to share about a life changing little pack of daily vitamins that is guaranteed to make you
"Feel Better in 30 Days or Your Money Back"!
There's not really much I can say about how fabulous these vitamins are besides that they work and are natural, whole food vitamins and are patented to make sure they get to the areas of the body that they are intended for. I'm still blown away by the clinical study results and the facts you are about to read.
The best part is, when you order the Vitalizer, you get:
- A FREE Shaklee lifetime membership
-25% off retail price (SRP) Call or email me for this special!
-A special Shaklee gift as a thank you for taking charge of your health!
-Auto-ship the Vitalizer every month and you'll get an extra 10% off!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Children's Vitamins - What's in them could make a huge difference!
Vitamins are not all the same. There are synthetic, man-made vitamins and there are whole food vitamins made from whole foods and vegetables. I will be posting more about this later. Shaklee's Incredivites are all-natural and quality tested by Shaklee to ensure only the best ingredients. It is also the only children's vitamin that contains immune supporting, lactoferin, that is found in breastmilk. Take pride in knowing that your little one's body is actually absorbing the vitamins and minerals they need, unlike sythetic vitamins that may not dissolve, or most of the time, do not disolve at the right time for their bodies to absorb the vitamins properly.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Cleaning Your Carpet Naturally with Amazing Results
Let's talk about clean carpet. If you're a parent like me, clean carpet is far and in between. Between the milk or juice that finds it's way out of the "spill-proof" sippy cup, food being thrown by my toddler, cheerios and cheddar bunnies scattered throughout the floor, and occassionally dragging the wagon or strolling the stroller onto the carpet, my carpet is dirty!! It gets dirty easily because it is old carpet, so see, it's not all my fault lol! :)
Before:
After pictures of the entry:
I am always hesitant to have a professional carpet clean because most of the cleaners are extremely toxic. My mother-in-law was so kind and gave us a Bissell carpet cleaner and I was super excited because now I can clean the carpet with my Shaklee products and know that it is completely safe and non-toxic!
Carpet cleaners can be extremely toxic to children, who tend to play and crawl around on carpets. The fumes given off by carpet cleaners can cause cancer and liver damage. Carpet and upholstery cleaners accounted for 5,397 poison exposures in 2005. The majority of these exposures, over 3,500, involved children under 6.
Source: Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers' Nat'l Poisioning and Exposure Database
I'm sure you are thinking, "How clean can natural products really clean carpet, right?" Not to mention very old and very dirty carpet! Here's how I did it:
I used my Basic H2 all-purpose super cleaner, Basic G Disinfectant (this gets rid of bacteria, mold, odors, etc.) and Nature Bright brightener. I know that water is disgusting and that wasn't even my entire carpet but I to show you so you can see how well the products work! :) There are still a few areas that I should have pre-treated, especially the entry, but I just wanted to do a quick clean and disinfectant of the carpet.
Cleaning Your Carpet Naturally:
1 Tablespoon of Basic H2 per gallon of water
1 Tablespoon of Basic G Germicide per gallon of water
1-2 scoops of Nature Bright depending on how dirty your carpet is
Any time you use the Nature Bright on carpet, make sure you go back over it with water and don't let it sit on carpet without every wiping it up after the stain has lifted. It will continue to lighten and brighten so it's best to make sure you wipe/soak it up and blot with water after it has removed the stain/pre-treated. Of course if you are going over it while cleaning the carpets, that is not necessary.
Pre-treating: About a week before I cleaned the carpet there were two horrible stains caused by my adorable, innocent toddler! :) She got into my loose powder blush and then threw a blackberry onto the carpet which completely smooshed into the carpet. I used the Nature Bright dissolved in hot water and kept applying every couple hours as needed. The stains were so bad, I had to repeat the next day. I knew the stains would come out because Nature Bright is a miracle worker, I just had to apply it a few times.
Here is the stain from my make-up. That's my daughter's hand to show you how big the stain was. The left picture was before using Nature Bright. The right picture is after I applied Nature Bright one time so you can see that the stain started to fade quite a bit.
This was after two applications of the Nature Bright. The carpet was so clean that it was lighter than the rest of the carpet which was another reason why I needed to shampoo the entire carpet.
This was the blackberry stain. The right picture is after one application of Nature Bright. This stain took three applications of Nature Bright. I really didn't think it would come out but it finally did!
Now onto the carpet clean before and after photos:
Before and After
Before:
After:
Before pictures of the entry - This was sooooo dirty and stained I didn't think anything would come out!
Vunerability of Children Related to Typical Household Cleaners
If you haven't decided to make the change to non-toxic cleaners and remove all chemical cleaners from your home, I hope these statistics will help you make the change to a healthier home!
Why are children so vulnerable?
Children exposed in the womb are at greatest risk of all. Because cellular structures change so rapidly during embryonic and fetal growth, a toxic exposure at the wrong moment can permanently alter further development... Government and university scientists are currently investigating the possibility of a connection between fetal exposures to toxins and developmental disabilities such as ADHD.
Children are highly vulnerable to chemical toxicants. Pound for pound of body weight, children drink more water, eat more food, and breathe more air than adults. The implication of this is that children will have substantially heavier exposures than adults to any toxicants that are present in water, food, or air.
Asthma is the most common serious chronic disease of childhood.
Children's metabolic pathways, especially in the first months after birth, are immature. Their ability to metabolize, detoxify and excrete many chemicals differs from adults.
Carcinorgenic and toxic exposures sustained early in life, including prenatal exposures, appear more likely to lead to disease than similar exposure encountered later.
There are over 80,000 chemicals registered with the EPA and fewer than 20% of them have been tested for toxicity.
Organic pollutants are 2 to 5 times higher inside homes than outside. According to the EPA, sources of organic pollutants from household cleaners include: solvents, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleansers and disinfectants, and air freshners. Health effects from organic pollutants include: eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches, loss of coordination, nausea; and damage to liver, kidney, and cental nervous system. Many organic compounds are known to cause cancer in animals; some are suspected of causing, or are known to cause, cancer in humans.
Source: U.S. EPA
Source of data: Data Related to Typical Household Cleaners. Compiled by Shaklee Corporation. For all sources, see Shaklee Article.
Sources: U.S. EPA, New Chemicals Program, Landrigan, P.J. & Weiss; Natuional Research Council
My Eco-licious Baby Girl
I wanted to share a few photos of my precious little girl, Haylee, who is now 21 months. She is so much fun and loves to smile and laugh and make funny faces. She is my encouragment and motivation for everything I do and I love sharing every minute with her. She is definitely a mommy's girl, at least for now, so I soak in every minute I can. She has tons of energy and as you can see from the photos, she has a very big personality.
She's mommy's helper around the house and loves to dust and carries around the spray bottles of Basic H2 since they have a lady bug and butterfly on them lol! :) So glad they are non-toxic and safe because sometimes I can't pry them out of her hands so I can clean. She is my Shaklee baby and of course uses all of the Shakleebaby products! :) I am so thankful to have such a healthy baby and take pride in creating the healthiest life I can for her. I use only Get Clean products and I took Shaklee vitamins while I was pregnant and she's been taking the infant and toddler vitamins since she was 6 months old. I love the Shakleebaby wash because it makes her so soft and clean and the lavender and chamomile put us both in a peaceful mood! :) It feels good knowing that I can do a huge part in providing the best for her.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Look 10 Years Younger in 28 Days Guaranteed!
Is it possible to look 10 years younger in 28 days? Shaklee guarantees it with it's seven patented skin care line! Do you want a wrinkle reduction of 421% in 28 days? Keep reading!
In 28 days, clinical studies confirmed:
665% increase in skin firmness
421% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles
88% reduction in the appearance of fine lines
Shaklee's seven patented, Enfuselle products, encourages you to have healthy cells, so you see healther-looking, more luminous skin. Who better to create a skin care line than the #1 natural nutrition company in the U.S. that has been doing scientific nutrition research for over 50 years. Your skin needs vitamins and craves nutrients and that's what Enfuselle provides.
You'll feel the difference immediately - guaranteed - or you can return it full a full refund! Your skin will feel firmer, more hydrated, almost silk-like, and visible lines and wrinkles will smooth out. But that's nothing compared with 28 days from now! I don't know of another company that guarantees you'll look 10 years younger or your money back and has the clinical studies to prove it! Who better to create a skin care line than the #1 natural nutrition company in the U.S. Your skin needs vitamins and craves nutrients.
I love Enfuselle! This was the first time I used a moisturizer that didn't make me break out! I love the eye cream too which reduces skin wrinkles by 223% in two weeks! I love the entire Enfuselle line especially after having my daughter I noticed my skin became dull and less vibrant and i've gotten a lot more wrinkles! My skin looks and feels so much better since I started using Enfuselle. Here is an example of three months of use on a lady who reversed the sun damage on her skin.
I love Enfuselle! This was the first time I used a moisturizer that didn't make me break out! I love the eye cream too which reduces skin wrinkles by 223% in two weeks! I love the entire Enfuselle line especially after having my daughter I noticed my skin became dull and less vibrant and i've gotten a lot more wrinkles! My skin looks and feels so much better since I started using Enfuselle. Here is an example of three months of use on a lady who reversed the sun damage on her skin.
Enfuselle Daily Basic Regimen - Click here for the entire skincare line.
1. Cleanse
2. Neutralize
3. Repair
The Shaklee Difference:
- Nutrient based
- Clinically proven
- 7 patents
- Dermatologist tested
- Always hypoallergenic
- Never animal tested
- pH balanced
- BPA-free packaging
Formulated Without:
- Parabens
- Sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate
- Propylene glycol
- Animal products or by-products
- Mineral oils or petrolatum
- FD&C or D&C dyes
- Phthalates
Check out the photos below of a study that was done at a conference. It's amazing how most of the apples that had nothing done to them look better than the apples that had the skin care product applied. It really shows you that spending a lot of money for a product doesn't necessarily mean it works!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Shaklee Cost Comparison with Other Brands!
Below are two Shaklee Cost Comparison with other well known brands. The first comparison focuses on more of the "green" cleaners and the second has more of the traditional cleaners. Remember when you are comparing Get Clean with "green" companies or cleaners, "green" means better for enviroment, not necessarily better for you or your family! It is crucial that you look for products that are "non-toxic".
Shaklee Get Clean is both green and non-toxic. Basic H2 has the highest "green" seal of approval by being Green Seal Certified!
To see the comparisons larger, please click on the comparison charts.
Nature Bright Brightener and Whitener
I got a little crazy with my bag of Nature Bright this weekend and decided to put it on everything I could think of. Lucky for me, much of my house is a lot cleaner and brighter than before! Yay! Something magical happens when you leave this powder on something or soaking overnight, it's crazy but it's true. You wake up amazed! I received a recent review from a new customer after trying the
Nature Bright brightener:
Instead of chlorine, natural enzymes and active oxygen in Nature Bright re-brighten laundry, de-stain upholstery and way more. Nice.
Removes soil stains 13% better than OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover Powder, and is comparable to Clorox 2® Stain Fighter when used as a laundry additive durin6g soaking and washing. Comparable to OxiClean Versatile on overall soil removal when used as a laundry booster.*
Here is how I use Nature Bright:
Shower curtain and bath mat - Before I go to sleep once a week, I throw the shower curtain and bath mat into the washing machine and let it soak with a little detergent and a half to full scoop of Nature Bright and let it soak overnight. Then I wash it in the morning and it is like new... this says a lot for having a white shower curtain and white bath mat! I have a fabric water resistant shower curtain as an alternative to the plastic PVC curtains that outgas chemicals in your home. I love it and it's so easy to throw in the washing machine and lasts so much longer than the plastic ones.
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