Spring Cleaning– Home and Body!

Spring – a time for ‘Spring Cleaning’ our home and garage – and our body!  We know about cleaning our homes, but what about the “cleaning” job you can’t ignore.

Just like your home, your body accumulates waste products from your food, water, air, etc., and if you don’t take measures periodically to clean out the toxins, they can accumulate in your organs, fat, liver, intestines and bloodstream, interfering with the healthy functioning of your body.

But isn’t my body self-cleaning?  Yes, if you’re living in a perfect environment and doing the right things: eating sparingly of only highly nutritious foods (mostly raw fruits and vegetables), getting lots of exercise in a pollution-free, outdoor environment, drinking at least 2 quarts of pure water daily, eating no toxic foods or any which have been sprayed or altered, and – living without undue stress.

The first and most important “supplement” to take to cleanse your body is… lots of water from your Get Clean Water Pitcher.  (More)  Water helps your digestion and elimination, makes the skin look younger and more vital, and helps keep the liver and kidneys in a healthier state.

Keep your digestive system on track with Optiflora Prebiotic and Probiotic.  It lowers toxicity in the body as a whole, promotes good digestion, nutrient absorption, colon regularity and boosts the immune system.  (More)

Does YOUR body need cleansing?  Signs that your body may need some cleansing include chronic respiratory problems, asthma, or sinus problems; abnormal body odor, bad breath, or coated tongue; frequent unexplained headaches, back or joint pain, or arthritis; environmental sensitivities, food allergies; poor memory, mental confusion, insomnia, depression, irritability, or chronic fatigue; brittle nails and hair, psoriasis, or adult acne; and being under- or over-weight.

Increasing your fiber daily intake helps to cleanse your body by reducing the amount of time waste materials stay in the colon.  As a result, fiber reduces the risk of diverticulosis and may lower blood cholesterol.  Adding essential fiber to your cleansing program is easy… just use Shaklee’s Unflavored Fiber Plan (More), Fiber Plan Tablets (More), and the chewy apple cinnamon bar, Fiber Advantage Bar (More).  We’ll help you select the product that best meets your needs.

The American Heart Association and the American Dietetic Association recommend we get 20 – 35 grams of fiber each day – most Americans get only 1/2 that amount.

Liver DTX  A malfunctioning liver means big trouble… ranging from symptoms like fatigue, depression, acne, bad breath, psoriasis and other rashes, food allergies, itching, headaches, gas and bloating to more serious conditions such as cancer, premature aging, lupus, arthritis, cirrhosis, fatty liver and Parkinson’s, to name a few.

The good news is… the liver responds better than any other organ to proper treatment.  Milk thistle is the liver’s best friend.  This powerful herb is found in Shaklee’s Liver DTX (along with reishi mushroom, Shcizandra chinensis and dandelion, turmeric, and artichoke), which not only protect the liver from damage, it actually stimulates the growth of healthy new cells!  (More)

Herb-Lax naturally and gently cleanses toxins from the entire body including the liver, gall bladder, digestive tract, colon and even the bloodstream.  Unlike other laxatives that can paralyze the delicate cilia in the intestines and create laxative dependency, the nine natural herbs in Herb-Lax are so good for you that they actually strengthen the digestive system!  (More)

Spring Cleaning – Earth Day

Let’s turn our attention now to what we normally think of when we talk about Spring Cleaning – getting every nook and cranny of our home spic-and-span.  And, with Earth Day coming April 22nd, if you haven’t already, take a giant step toward environmental responsibility by replacing all of the cleaners in your home with Shaklee’s safe, Get Clean household products.  You’ll not only be taking a stand against pollution, but you’ll find Get Clean to be more effective, pleasant to use, much more economical and vastly safer, than the products they’re replacing.

Remove facts like these and others from your home:

• Over 90% of poison exposures happen at home.
• Common bleach is the #1 household chemical involved in poisoning.
• Organic pollutants found in many common cleaners and even air fresheners, are 2 to 5 times higher inside your home than out.

Shaklee’s Get Clean products are:

SAFE Clean – Nontoxic and natural, no harmful fumes, phthalates, nor bisphenol-A

POWERFUL Clean – Outperforms or rivals 20 national brands

GREEN Clean – Biodegradable, recyclable, eliminates excess packaging

SMART Clean – Concentrated, saving money ounce for ounce versus ready-to-use cleaners

The Get Clean Starter Kit, #50457, (More) contains all the cleaning products you need for cleaning your home, dishes and laundry, and includes all the accessories you need.

Also available are:

Get Clean Household Mini Kit, #89108, (More)

Get Clean Kitchen Mini Kit, #89109, (More)

Get Clean Laundry Mini Kit, #89110, (More)

How do people like Shaklee’s Get Clean Cleaners?

“Pat, I just had to write and let you know how elated I am with my “Get Clean Starter Kit”.  With Christmas rapidly approaching, I thought I best get started on my cleaning.      I opened up my kit, mixed my products up, and got busy.  

I have to tell you that “Basic H 2” is the best product I have ever bought.  Not only did I clean my entire home, in half the time it usually takes, but I could see the results, immediately.

I cleaned the mirror on my “sister cabinet” which is over 100 years old. It has the old leaded glass mirror, which has become so smoke-colored over the years. I have tried everything to get the mirror clean, but nothing would work.  I even thought of replacing it, but then it would no longer be considered an antique.  Well,  I couldn’t believe my eyes!         

The mirror ‘came out, as clear and clean as my bathroom mirror.

Thank You Shaklee, this is the best Christmas present that I have ever received.  And, my Great-Grandmother thanks you too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,   Lynne Dusek,   Troy, Ohio

Thank you, Lynne.  Here’s what others are saying about their Get Clean products:

ü  Karen keeps Basic-H2 on her bathtub ledge.  “I love H – it keeps my skin soft and cleans the tub too – no bath tub ring!   Basic-H2 (More)

ü  Pat says the Fresh Laundry Concentrate and Nature Bright are like gold – they keep her clothes white and bright always… T-shirts never get stained under arms and look like new even after years of wearing them.

ü  Danielle said she “used Basic-H2 all purpose on her daughter, Taylor’s, fabric chair and it came out great.  She had some gunk on it… from her fingers and food – UCK!  It didn’t bleed the fabric or anything.  I was very impressed.  Also, no fading.  Best yet, it’s kid safe and that’s a great feeling!!!!  I had used Shout cleaner and Clorox cleaner in the past.  They are so strong smelling and I felt they were not safe for a toddler’s chair.  Now I want to clean all her furniture with Basic-H2.”

Other thoughts. . . .

Mother’s Day:  Call us for anti-aging nutrition and age-defying skin care products that will keep that special woman in your life feeling great about herself.

Financial solutions:  whether it’s extra income or career income and cars and trips, Cheryl Wombold-Guillet said, “I just received my tax refund deposit!  I went from owing the government to receiving money back (over $1,600.00) after claiming my business!  How wonderful is that.”  An in-home business has many benefits.  Let us know if you or someone you know would like to learn more.

Happy Nutrition Month

You are what you eat!  There are many factors to building and maintaining good health: a nutritious diet, regular exercise, drinking clean water, avoiding alcohol and smoking.  Everyone knows this – right?  But keeping healthy also includes taking care of your digestive health.  Otherwise we suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, hemorrhoids or ulcers.

Your body absorbs nutrients from the foods we eat thru your digestive tract – starting in your mouth and ending in your colon.  It’s an efficient system when functioning properly.  If it is not, many serious health problems occur.  Proper elimination of waste products is especially important too.  Shaklee has several products that are proven to help promote proper digestion naturally and safely with side benefits.

Shaklee Digestion Solutions

Begin drinking plenty of clean water – Shaklee’s Get Clean Water Pitcher is certified to reduce chlorine, lead and over 50 other contaminants.  For only pennies a gallon (compare that to bottled water) it gives you clean, great tasting water.  (More)

Eat a high fiber diet, it reduces the risk of diverticulitis and lowers cholesterol.  Shaklee has three fiber options to meet your specific needs: improved digestion (Fiber Advantage Bars  (More), colon health, digestion and regularity Fiber Plan Tablets  (More), and to promote heart health and healthy colon function Fiber Plan Unflavored  (More).

Take EZ-Gest  (More), a multiple enzyme formulation to aid digestion of fat, protein and carbohydrates.  Helps digest “problem foods,” including dairy products and gas-producing foods such as beans and broccoli.

Stomach Soothing Complex (More) contains a unique complex of stomach soothing herbs: ginger, peppermint, fennel and anise.  Great for travelers.

Herb-Lax  (More) for periods of irregularity.  It encourages a mild cleansing laxative action to aid the body’s natural processes.

Optiflora Prebiotic and Probiotic (More) are the world’s best digestive health systems.  They promote healthy intestinal activity, good digestion, colon regularity and strengthens the immune system.  They feature triple-layer encapsulation technology which guarantees the live delivery of 500 million live bacteria to the small intestine and colon (right where they are needed).

Here’s a partial list of ‘bad’ bacteria that probiotics control: Candida, E. Coli, Clostridium, Pseudomaonas, Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus.

And here’s a partial list of benefits well supported by scientific literature: better nutrient absorption, preventing Candida, infections and diarrhea, promotes proper colon function, strengthens immune system, helps prevent colon cancer, reduces constipation, lowers cholesterol, keeps ‘good’ bacteria high through antibiotic, chemotherapy and radiation treatment, and helps prevent recurrent ear infections in children.  WOW!!!

Chewable Cal Mag Plus (More) neutralizes acid and soothes upset stomach.  It also contains 1,000 mg of calcium and 600 IU of Vitamin D3.

A malfunctioning liver means big trouble – ranging from symptoms like fatigue, acne, bad breath, psoriasis, allergies, headaches, gas and bloating to more serious conditions such as cancer, premature aging, lupus, arthritis and Parkinson’s to name a few.

The good news is that the liver responds better than any other organ to proper treatment.  In fact, the liver is the only organ that can completely regenerate itself, even if it’s been severely damaged.  That’s where Liver DTX (More) with it’s powerful herb, milk thistle, and other herbs not only protect the liver from damage, it actually stimulates the growth of healthy new cells!

Customers Speak. . .

Acid Reflux: “My husband had his gall bladder removed many years ago, and has relied on “tums” for years.  For the past 8 years he has used Chewable Cal Mag Plus which totally takes care of any acid reflux or other digestive woes.”  Annie Fulker

Irritable Bowel and Acid Reflux: “I had been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Esophageal Reflux over a year ago.  I was given a prescription for the reflux condition, but tried to control the IBS with diet – no dairy products, roughage, chocolate, caffeine, etc.  In other words, taking the fun out of eating!  Even then I had flare ups and be on a liquid diet for several days to allow my intestinal tract to settle down.  I lost about 15pounds in a short time.

Optiflora was a Godsend.  I took 2 ‘pearls’ and 1 Herb Lax with the prebiotic to start.  I soon cut back to one pearl and only one teaspoon of the prebiotic powder and been taking that each night at bedtime ever since.My condition has subsided – no diarrhea, bloating, or cramping.  Lorraine Klarman

Weight, Gas, Bloating: “You’ve SHRUNK!”  Elizabeth Yarnell’s mother exclaimed when her daughter returned from a month long trip overseas transformed from a size 8 to a size 2.

Yarnell was almost as surprised as her mom.  She hadn’t made the slightest change to her diet or exercise habits.  The only thing she had done differently was start taking the digestive enzyme supplement, EZ-Gest, – one capsule with each meal, two if the meal contained dairy.

“But the weight loss was only a bonus.  The enzyme supplement stopped the cramps, bloating, and gas I used to get after meals and I feel more energetic and happier.  I’ve managed to avoid the illnesses brought home by my two preschoolers and schoolteacher husband.”

Transform Yourself –

Tess Brennan Did

“I’ve gained and lost weight most of my adult life.  One time, I got as high as 200 pounds before I even admitted to myself that I was gaining weight.  At that point I began walking six to seven miles three days per week and eating better.  As a result, I got back to around 160 pounds.  Unfortunately, my weight did not stay there.  I would roller-coaster from 160 to 175 pounds, but could not seem to get below 160 pounds.

Five years ago, while pregnant, my weight went up again and I hi 201 pounds.  I was devastated.  It didn’t matter that I was pregnant, I was over 200 pounds again and I did not want to be that heavy.

During the first exhausting months after my daughter was born, a friend suggested including Cinch shakes in my diet.  The first thing I discovered was the huge boost in energy!  Not believing it could be from the silly little shakes, I stopped taking them.  Within two days, I lost that energized feeling.  So I started the shakes again and felt so much better.  I still had energy to jump out of bed and begin the day, even if I had been up at night with the baby.

That inspired me to add the entire Cinch program.  Over time, I dropped to 145 pounds.  That is 15 pounds lighter that I had been able to get before being pregnant.  It was amazing.

Today I am still using Cinch products and enjoying the energetic new me.  I’m wearing a size small in skinny jeans and a medium top…sizes I never dreamed it would be possible to wear.  Thank you, Cinch, and thank you, Shaklee!  I am so excited to have the opportunity to share this awesome system with anyone who would like to have a healthier lifestyle.”

Improving  Digestion Program

Monday, March 26^th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, at the Middleburg Heights Community Center, 15700 Bagley Road, will be a Free Digestion Improvement Program.  Call us for details.

February was heart health month and we emphasized weight management using Cinch products and lowering cholesterol by taking Cholesterol Reduction Complex. Here are some results:

* Bob weighed 275 pounds and wants to get off his blood pressure meds.  The doctor told him to lose 50 pounds – in 3 weeks he’s lost 15 pounds!

* Jim wants to lose 10 pounds and lower his cholesterol – in less than 3 weeks he lost 4 pounds and his cholesterol is 211 – it previously was 225!!!

Here’s a longer term success:

“In late July my husband’s cardiologist was beginning to talk “statins” which are not even an option for us because of all the side effects, so James began taking the Cholesterol Reduction Complex (CRC) in late July.  In 3 ½ months, after taking the CRC, James’ LDL (bad) cholesterol dropped from 145 to 116.  His HDL (good) increased from 63 to 78.  His Cardiologist is amazed.  James is on no medications, only vitamins and his doctor wants information on what he has been taking.  His overall ratio went from 3.5 to 1.49!  These are stunning ranges and in only 3 ½ months. Lilli Hetherington

A Proven Heart Protector – OmegaGuard . Ultra Pure, Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil

Made with a proprietary multistep molecular distillation process for the utmost purity and potency.

Contains all seven omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA, which studies show help :

• Reduce the risk of heart disease^†
• Retain healthy triglyceride levels*
• Maintain normal blood pressure*
• Support brain, eye, and joint health*
• Contains natural fish oil derived from small cold-water fish
• Delivers more EPA and DHA
• No cholesterol
• Smaller size for easier swallowing
• Gluten free

Two New Sizes – Lower Cost

60 Capsules: #21252 -  SRP $19.95, MN $16.95

180 Size: #21253 – SRP $51.70, MN $43.95

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Cholesterol Reduction Complex

“Just a quick note to let you know how effective Cholesterol Reduction Complex has been for me.  My short history is that I’m 41 years old, slightly overweight, and have had moderately high cholesterol for at least 10 years.  For years my doctor told me to cut down on fats, increase my level of exercise and start taking a statin drug.  I kept telling him I was game for the first two but didn’t want the statin.

At 40 he finally gave me the ultimatum.  My total cholesterol was at 272, HDL 38, LDL 193 and triglycerides at 205.  He gave me four months to show significant improvement, or it was time to start the statins.

I heard your presentation on Shaklee’s Cholesterol Reduction Complex and decided it was worth a try.  Three months later, my total cholesterol dropped to 224, HDL up to 42, LDL down to 156 and triglycerides down to 128.

This time, in the discussion with my doctor the word “statin” never came up.  I have another appointment in a few months and will let you know how those numbers turn out.

Thank You.  Andrew “Andy’ Betts

Membership Change

Shaklee will no longer request a Driver’s License number nor Social Security Number when someone becomes a Member or Distributor.  However, if someone wants to earn bonuses, then the Social Security Number will be needed – it can be added anytime.

Time is Running Out –

For new Members or Distributors to take advantage of Shaklee’s outstanding Special: become a Member or Distributor with a $70 Member Net (MN) purchase and get FREE a Cinch Sampler Pack.  The Pack includes a Cinch Shake, box of Snack Bars and a box of Cinch Tea – an $86 MN Value!

“Cinched “ Results:

From a tight size 18 to a size 8 and feeling great! Each week the pounds came off and at the end of 12 weeks, I lost 29 inches, 30 pounds, and dropped 3 sizes.  My body fat lowered by 6%.  I have lost even more.  I went from an 18 to an 8, and my body fat dropped 8.3%.

35 pounds and 37 inches healthier!

Suzanne

From a “solid shape to a svelte new figure!  I told myself the extra weight was a “mature woman’s lot in life” until I was introduced to the Cinch Inch Loss Plan.  It never crossed my mind that my body could look as good s I does right now.

23 ½ pounds and 20 inches healthier!

Marcia

From maximum weight to feeling great. I started to FEEL a difference long before I could see a difference, and was amazed at the good healthy energy I had!  The products taste great and gave me such a boost.

61 pounds and 50 inches healthier!

Jerry

Lower Cholesterol Naturally

Cholesterol Reduction Complex helps prevent the absorption of cholesterol in the body:

• Clinically proven ingredients supported by more than 80 studies to lower LDL cholesterol naturally.
• Made with a powerful blend of sterols and stanols which are found naturally in plants, fruits, vegetables, and grains.
• Delivers 2,000 mg of plant sterols and stanols daily – the highest amount compared to leading brands.

Delivers Daily 100% of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Recommendation for Sterols and Stanols.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the statement: “Lowers Cholesterol Naturally, May help Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease” – this is huge!

Ruth Barnes’ cardiologist was impressed and supportive of her supplement routine.  She began using Cholesterol Reduction Complex (CRC) four months ago and had her cholesterol checked.  Her LDL cholesterol  level dropped a whopping 14.9% with a 15% increase in the HDL’s.  Her cardiologist felt that her HDL increase was the most impressive.  He said, “I haven’t seen anyone increase the HDL levels to this degree…ever.”

Remember, the main function of HDL’s is to soak-up excess cholesterol from the walls of the blood vessels and transport them to the liver where they are broken down and then moved to the intestines where they are bound with bile and removed from the body.

There is a corollary function of Cholesterol Reduction Complex – it has to do with the LDL cholesterol.  Ruth’s LDL levels dropped because the sterols and stanols in the CRC keep the cholesterol in the intestines so they are bound with bile from the liver and removed from the body.

Ruth is so excited she said she’d like to go out on the street and shout the good news.  Perhaps we can help!

Shaklee’s objective and ours is to help people create healthier lives for themselves, physically and financially.  Besides quitting smoking, the next most important thing we can do to enjoy a vibrant, healthy life is to get our weight under control.  We are focusing on weight control in this newsletter, and will briefly mention other nutritional approaches that improve heart health.

Recent reports from the National Institute for Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveal that excessive body weight contributes to diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, and to cancers of the breast, uterus, and colon.  The good news is that you can act now to help prevent these diseases!

Where do we begin?  Which diet plan do we follow?  Tufts University conducted a year long study of the Atkins diet, The Zone, Dean Ornish diet, and the Weight Watchers plan.  After one year, weight loss averaged only 5% — a drop from the average weight of 230 pounds to 218 pounds – not very encouraging.

The American Cancer Institute (ACI) reviewed the Beverly Hills, Atkins, Protein Power, and Suzanne Sommers’ Get Skinny plans.  The ACI found these diets to be deficient in such nutrients as dietary fiber and carbohydrates – these diets were out of balance.

Shaklee’s Cinch, the Inch Loss Plan offers you the best chance for success.  It is a program based on rock solid science, designed by ethical Scientists with a 54 year record of unblemished success.  Let’s look at the total plan:

CINCH Shake – The Weight Loss Protein Drink
The Shake contains 24 grams of protein with just enough fat to help you feel full.  It is low glycemic and contains 6 grams of fiber.  The Shakes include the power of leucine, an essential amino acid that has been shown to preserve muscle mass while increasing the rate of fat loss, and helping to maintain normal blood sugar levels.  4 flavors: Vanilla (#20340), Chocolate (#20341), Strawberry (20336), Café Latte (#20339). Click here for Cinch Products.

Variety
Besides mixing or blending your Shakes in hundreds of ways, you can replace the Shakes with the Cinch Meal-in-a-Bar.  Besides tasting great, these delicious, satisfying bars contain 20 grams of protein, leucine, 6 grams of fiber and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals.  Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip (#20405) and Blueberry Almond Crisp (#21227).

The South Shore YMCA exercise physiologists conducted a 23 week strength-training program with 68 middle-aged and previously sedentary men and women.  One half of the group received a Cinch Shake just after their workouts.  The other half received a placebo.  The results: the Cinch Shake group gained 25% more lean muscle mass and lost almost 50% more body fat then the control group.  (Fitness Management Magazine, May 2008.)

3-in-1 Boost – The Weight Loss Supplement (#20347)
This 3-in-1 formula is 3 products in one, it (1) provides 23 essential vitamins and minerals, (2) stabilizes blood sugar levels to reduce food cravings and keeps your energy level up, and (3) contains EGCG from green tea that boosts metabolism– even if you don’t exercise — and increases muscle endurance. Click here for 3-in-1 Boost.

Cinch Energy Tea Mix – unsweetened (20345) or pomegranate flavor (20337)
Besides providing a quick pick-me-up, this blend of Matcha, green, red and white teas also increases your base metabolism which speeds fat burning.  The amino acid taurine enhances your mental alertness, increases your energy level and boosts your physical endurance and stamina.  It is also loaded with antioxidants for extra protection. Click here for Cinch Energy Tea Mix.

You Even Get a Treat!
The Cinch Snack Bar contains 10 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, leucine and are low glycemic.  Peanut Butter (#20378), Chocolate Decadence (#20344) and Lemon Cranberry (#20377). Click here for the Cinch Snack Bar.

What About the Cost?
Forbes Magazine published a weekly price comparison of many popular diet plans.  At the top of their list was Jenny Craig ($137.65 wk), next was Nutrisystem ($113.52 wk), then Atkins ($100.52 wk), next Weight Watchers ($96.64 wk), followed by The Zone, Ornish, South Beach, Slim Fast and then to Cinch Plan ($70.99 wk).  They listed Sugar Buster lower and lastly Subway ($68.60 wk).

Thousands of people have lost weight and inches safely by using the Cinch plan – and have used Cinch products as needed to maintain their healthier selves.

Specials – Specials – count them, 4 Specials!

Here’s what Shaklee and we are doing to make an impact on the overweight and obesity epidemic:
Shaklee:
1.    New Members who sponsor with a $70.00 or more MN order will receive a FREE Cinch Sampler Pack that includes a canister of Cinch Vanilla Shake Mix, a box of Peanut Butter Snack Bars, a box of Pomegranate Tea, a Program Guide and 3 months FREE access to the CinchWellness.com website.  This is a $101.90 SRP or $86.60 MN value!
2.    Every month Shaklee awards $500.00 to the “best story” – not necessarily the person who lost the most weight.  Before and After pictures are needed.

Pat & Jack:
1.    We’re offering a 10% discount off MN price from all Cinch products purchased during February.
2.    We are also offering 15% off MN price of all Cinch products for those who commit to losing 10 or more pounds during the next 3 months – February thru April.  To qualify for the 15% discount, you must be using 2 or more Cinch products daily and call us once a week – we will lead you through a 12 week program.

Call us and we’ll answer your questions.  If you know someone who may be interested in improving their health by losing pounds and inches, let us know and we’ll explain the program and how we ‘come along as part of the program’ to help them achieve their better health goals.

What is there to lose by trying – weight and inches!
What is there to gain – better health, lifestyle and greater self-esteem!

Other Products for a Healthy Heart:

CoQHeart  (#20647) –Strengthens the Heart Muscle
Every cell in our body needs coenzyme Q10 to create energy, especially our heart.  It also helps prevent LDL cholesterol oxidation.

OmegaGuard )20244) – The World’s Finest Fish Oil
Ultra-Pure and Pharmaceutical Grade OmegaGuard contains a full spectrum of seven naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids: EPA, DHA, ALA, and more – and contains higher levels of EPA and DHA than other brands.

Cholesterol Reduction Complex (21219) – Lowers Cholesterol Naturally
The clinically proven ingredients are supported by more than 80 studies to lower LDL cholesterol naturally.  It delivers 100% (2,000 mg)of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Recommendation for Sterrols and Stanols to lower cholesterol by blocking its absorption.

Click here for Heart Healthy Products.

And you’re not the only one. The National Center for Health Statistics just released the latest numbers showing that 34% of Americans are obese, 32.7% are overweight and 6% are morbidly obese. That’s a 48% increase in obesity since 1988!  It also means that over 2/3 of all Americans are now either overweight or obese.

While it’s tempting to just say “why bother”, you should resist that temptation. If you are significantly overweight its not a question of whether you will develop diabetes, heart disease or hypertension – it’s a matter of when.

So which diet should you choose this time – low fat, low carbohydrate, high protein or something else? Two meta-analyses of all studies comparing the major diets were published in 2008. And the winner is – envelop please – not a dime’s worth of difference between them!

The low carbohydrate diets are slightly better at 3 to 6 months, but there’s little or no difference by 12 or 24 months. Worse yet, by 24 months most of the weight has returned on all 3 diets.

Well, you knew that. Doesn’t the weight always come back?

The answer is – it doesn’t have to. The problem with most diets is that you lose muscle as well as fat.

That lowers your metabolic rate, which makes it almost impossible to keep the weight off long term.

But there is another way. Several years ago a doctor at the University of Illinois showed that a high protein diet with added leucine could preserve muscle mass during weight loss.

Shaklee has incorporated that breakthrough into their “Cinch Inch Loss Plan” and has published clinical studies showing that Cinch preserves muscle mass during weight loss and increases muscle mass when working out. Click here to check out Cinch Snack Bars and Cinch Energy Teas

So if you are saying “Is it time to diet already again this January, the answer is: “Yes, it is. It’s time to Cinch it and take that weight off for good!”

To Your Health!

Dr. Stephen G Chaney

Professor, North Carolina University Medical School

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

Thanks to the many concerned citizens and politicians who saw what was happening and got us thinking – for at least one day a year – of the impact we have on the environment and the problems we were causing.  In 1970 Congress designated April 22^nd as a day to show our concern and commitment to protecting and preserving our environment.

Initially the emphasis was on the pollution caused by large companies and factories.  But as time went on, we began to realize the huge effect that individual homeowners and families have on the environment.  The fertilizers we use that runs-off our property to the lake; the amount of “stuff” we send to the landfill, much of which could be recycled; the household cleaners that contained phosphates and led to the lakes dieing.

Today, fish are living in the Cuyahoga River, on most days in the summer we are able to swim in the lake water, our parks are clean and filled with walking and biking paths encouraging to enjoy the outdoors.  We celebrate these achievements and commit ourselves to continue and do even more.

At home, let’s make every day Earth Day.  What’s one more thing we can do to make our home friendlier to the environment and safer for our family?  Possibly we could do a better job of shutting off lights and our computers and other electronic devices when not being used.  Or we could be more diligent in recycling; or begin changing over to CFL light bulbs; or shut-off water while we are brushing our teeth and shaving; use recyclable bags; start a compost bin. . .  Or Google “Earth Day” for many ‘green’ suggestions.

And let’s take a good look at the household cleaners we’re using.  More than 9 out of every 10 suspected poison exposures occur at home with household products. 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.

There are some “Green” cleaners that are safe, effective and economical.  They clean at least as good as, or many times more effectively, as name brand cleaners.  They cost the same or less per use as the name brands – sometimes much less!  We’ll discuss these and other alternatives in future articles.

For now, how will you demonstrate your personal responsibility and commitment to make every day Earth Day, to make our planet and your home safer and more environmentally friendly?  To live in harmony with Nature?

My new goal is to lose 5 pounds and 1 inch from my waist by June – when our entire family (5 sons and daughter-in-laws and 13 grandchildren) will vacation together in a large home on the Outer Banks, North Carolina. In addition to the obvious health benefits, I want to be a healthy role model for our family. I lost 1 pound in January – 4 more to go!

My plan includes working-out a 3rd day each week at our recreation center and to do some exercises at home the other days. I’m concentrating on smaller portions and eating healthy snacks between meals. My favorite snacks are:

1. Roasted unsalted soybeans, pistachio nuts (they’re slower to eat), almonds and walnuts
2. Low calorie and low fat crackers like, WASA Snacking crackers (crunchy or dunking) and Triscuit Thin Crisp crackers.
3. Air popped popcorn with NO butter, especially as an evening snack with a glass of water
4. At least 2 fruits every day: bananas, oranges, apples, pears or cantaloupe – be sure to wash them with a mild cleanser
5. 1 or 2 veggies: zucchini, peppers, celery and salads (careful with the dressing)

Two things are working especially well for me: the snack bars and energy teas from Shaklee. They satisfy my cravings, speed-up metabolism naturally, build lean muscle mass and give me a boost of energy:

Cinch Snack Bars:
Cinch Energy Teas:

Do you have a weight management goal? What is it and what’s working best for you?

Here’s the challenge: weigh the same or less on January 5^th than you did on Thanksgiving morning – Scouts honor.  That’s it.  It’s simple.  You can do it.

Years ago I gained weight during the Christmas season as usual, except this time it was 8 pounds!!  It took until the end of May to lose those pounds.  I said I would not let that happen again.  Now I weigh myself Thanksgiving morning – and every morning during the season.

I prepare for every party with their drinks and foods by cutting back on my calories that day and the next day if needed – it’s easy to control one or two pounds.

My preparation includes having plenty of fruits, veggies and low calorie foods available.  I especially rely on the Cinch Shakes, Meal and Snack Bars and Teas from Shaklee Corporation.  They are nutritious, filling, taste good – and help me maintain lean muscle while losing fat.

This has been a successful approach for me and others that I’ve shared it with.  Take my challenge – and start 2010 as a Winner!

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Living with good health and vitality this cold and flu season will take a conscious daily commitment.  We are now dealing with the “common flu” and the H1N1 Swine flu.  Our ability to stay well and avoid the various flu pathogens and deal with the stress of the holiday season depends on a strong, vibrant immune system.

There are some common sense, simple things we can do to be sure our immune system is functioning at its peak:

• Get plenty of rest: 7 – 8 hours for adults, 9 hours or more for school age children.

• Wash your hands frequently: soap and warm water for 30 – 60 seconds; or hand sanitizers if washing is not possible.

• Wash your countertops, desk tops, bathroom wash areas, door knobs, phones, remotes, etc. with an effective germicidal product.  We use Shaklee Corporation’s Basic-G – its been tested and shown to be effective in neutralizing influenza type A viruses and many other microorganisms.

• Eat a healthy diet: commit to eating FIVE servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every day for their antioxidant and immune supporting nutrients.

• Take a vitamin supplement: because we don’t eat as good as we should, take at least a quality multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.  Be sure it has at least 800 iu of vitamin D which is essential for a healthy immune system.  I give our family Shaklee’s Vita-Lea Multivitamin & Mineral tablets – it contains 23 essential vitamins and minerals at clinically proven levels for optimal health, including 800 iu of vitamin D.

• Control stress: we are fast approaching the holiday season with all of its extra activities, partying and deadlines.  The stress can drain our immune system and “welcome in” Mr. cold or Mrs. Flu.

The EPA 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.

These are some suggestions for living a life full of vitality during the holiday season and every day.  What additional suggestions do you have?