CHOICES

What changes do you want to make in your life? A couple of choices can make a huge difference in your life. You are where you are because of the choices you have made up to this point. If you don't like it You can change today! It is up to you alone.  The easiest thing to do is blame someone else, the problem is that NO ONE else can make our decisions.

Bone Spurs - Better With Shaklee

About a year ago, a friend of mine noticed I was limping and asked me what was wrong.  I told her  had a bone spur in the middle of my heel on my right foot and it was causing me a great deal of pain. I had gone to the doctor and had three shots of Cortisone within three weeks, but nothing helped, so she preceded to tell me about Shaklee supplements and how they have helped many people, I told her I had been taking vitamins from health food stores for many years and I had always believed in nutrition, but that they hadn't helped with my bone spur.

 She then told me about the "Shaklee Difference." How their science, unprecedented testing and careful choice of raw materials and especially their unique processing allows all the nutrients found in nature, but also all the unknowns that aren't discovered yet, to be part of their "food "supplement. She suggested, that just maybe I would get better results with  the Shaklee food supplements. She also said that a bone spur is caused by a deficiency of Calcium which causes the body to leach calcium from the bone. She gave me the phone number of Dolores Mauk and I called her and she helped me with a program and within three to four weeks all the pain in my foot was gone and I could walk without limping. That was a year ago and I am still taking the same amounts because I don't want to have any problem with a bone spur again. And I just feel so much better all over.  Here is what I am taking:

 1 scoop Instant Protein & 1 scoop Meal Shake

1 Vita-Lea, 2 B, 2 Sustained Release C,1 E , 4 Alfalfa, 2 Cal-Mag, 2 OsteoMatrix .. all of this 3 times daily ,plus another serving of Alfalfa and Calcium again at bedtime.  

Thank you, Juanita Case

Eczema

 “Shortly after her birth, our daughter Reese we noticed a “rash” on the back of her arms, then behind her knees, and suddenly, it appeared on the right side of her face, At her three month check up, our doctor informed us it was eczema, and not to be worried or alarmed. She wrote us a prescription for steroid cream and that was that. While this did put us at ease, her case got worse, especially on her face. I started to research before I filled the prescription. I was mortified!! Some side effects included permanent discoloration to the skin pigments, and could penetrate soft thin skin and get into the blood stream.

I turned to Shaklee. We started giving her the children’s vitamins, Alfalfa and Optiflora. We bathed her with Shaklee cleaners and used the Shaklee “Fresh Laundry” liquid. She was 3 1/2 to 4 months when we started this whole process."

"Within THREE days, her face was almost completely clear!"

Basic H2 and Many Different Uses

Over the winter, my ficus tree developed scale--little brown insects on the undersides of leaves which suck sap from the plant. They secrete “honeydew”, a clear sticky substance which drips down on leaves and the floor. Yuck! There are numerous chemical products available for the control of scale bugs. Insecticides must be applied each week for a month or more for the greatest results. For heavy infestations, most people just discard the plant. I've had success with other diseased plants by spraying them with a solution of Basic H2 and water. I've read that the Basic H2 penetrates the bugs’ exoskeleton and they drown. Since the bugs are too small to do an autopsy (who really cares, anyway?) I just accept that the treatment seems to work. When it's warm enough, I move the plant outside, spray the undersides of leaves a couple of times a week; and if it can tolerate it, put it in bright sun. I'm using the Basic H2 degreaser formula (1 1/4 tsp in 2 cups water) on my tree but you can use a less concentrated formula. Use your own judgment. Shaklee sells Basic H2 as an organic household cleaner. It's super concentrated and super economical. For example, 16 oz of Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Countertop Spray costs $3.99. Basic H2 all-purpose cleaning solution (1/4 tsp in 2 cups water in a spray bottle) costs 3 cents. It cleans kitchens, appliances, bathrooms, furniture, fixtures, walls, stainless steel, as well as sealed granite, marble and woodwork. Dr. Shaklee said he would never make people pay for water. Basic H2 contains sustainable-sourced cleaning agents derived from corn and coconut and is completely nontoxic, emits no harmful fumes, is hypoallergenic and contains no hazardous chemicals. It is biodegradable, meaning it totally breaks down into harmless natural compounds within 30 days or less. So by using Basic H2 (or any of Shaklee’ household products) you contribute a net-zero impact on our water supply and the environment. Basic H2 removes impossible stains like lipstick on a linen napkin or crayons on a painted wall. It removes gum from hair, it lifts off old wallpaper, removes pesticide spray residue, dirt and waxes from fruits and veggies, protects rose bushes from red spider mites and other diseases. It is the best and safest window & mirror cleaner I've ever found--at less than 1 penny for a 16 oz. spray bottle. Are you getting the picture? It's the most versatile and safest cleaning product on the planet with 1,001 uses. I always recommend purchasing the 3-pack Spray Bottles with your first bottle of Basic H2. Each bottle is clearly labeled for All Purpose, Windows, or Degreaser with the dilution recipe for each. It makes Basic H2 easy to mix up and use. As the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day approaches, it's time to jump on Shaklee's “Always Safe, Always Green, Always Effective” bandwagon. After all, whether you're cleaning your house or trying to save a houseplant, it shouldn't involve dirtying the earth. 

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

    I have an older friend that has Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. There are two types—B cell, which is slow growing and T cell which grows faster. There is treatment for the slower that puts it in remission. But there is no treatment that works well for T cell. Alvin has the T cell. I have been taking him to the cancer specialist since spring. Every two months at his appointment, his white count had risen. At one of the latter appointments I asked the doctor if interferon was ever used to help stop the disease. He said that’s an interesting thought. So I pulled out my pamphlet on Nutriferon… he said that it wouldn't hurt to try. Alvin has taken 3 Nutriferon and 3 Vita C each day for two months.

At his last appointment the doctor was amazed. Alvin’s blood levels greatly improved. The doctor said they were right back to where he wanted them. And to keep doing what he was doing and extended his appointments to every three months. We are just thrilled. If you see these results for this type of cancer, maybe other types too.

Warts Are Gone

 An acquaintance’s 2 1/2 year old had warts for two years and then the warts started spreading to his face. His parents tried everything including freezing and over the counter products. They used Shaklee products “hit & miss”. They also tried using Shaklee with other products from the health food store. This went on for a year until I approached the family with a challenge. Use Shaklee products ONLY for one month and if you don’t see any results your money will be refunded in full. These are the Shaklee products they used:

· Citriboost 1/2 scoop

· Energizing Soy Protein 2x/day

· Optiflora 1 pearl

· Nutriferon 2/day

· Basic-H applied to warts at night   

   After 6 weeks ALL the warts (about 30) were COMPLETELY gone. This couple now has a group that is growing fast because of these results and they received their first bonus check last month!  T.R.                                                   

Trust your Intuition

Back Pain Gone

I suffered from back pain from years of physical labor at a previous job. It would flare up for a couple days then subside for a time being until I would aggravate it again.Then I got a job that didn't involve any physical lifting or labor. In September 2011, as I was taking a bag out of my Jeep I tweaked my back so bad that I was unable to stand up straight for the entire day and dealing with excruciating spasms. The next morning it seized up so bad I couldn't move...I called for an ambulance. In the ER while they gave me muscle relaxers and pain pills.  X-rays and MRI came back with a lower back full of arthritis, degenerative disk

disease, a few tears and damaged disks. I started physical therapy...that didn't help. Next were spinal injections. I had numerous ones, and my insurance was charged between $2000-3000 an injection! Some worked, some didn't. My doctors discussed to have the Facet Joints injected but that was only temporary relief. I continued on pain management of Tramidal...the only pain medication that would work.

Through all of this I was getting very frustrated with being limited with my life. A constant state of pain. The next step was a dekagram…inserting a dye into the disks at a certain amount of pressure to see if the pain I feel was related to the disk that was worse off...L3-4, which is very compressed and appears to have the most damage. My doctor was hoping it was the L3-4 for then that disk would be removed and my lower back fused together. And at that point, I was hoping the same. Anything to be out of this constant pain. So, my results were in and I cried. My L3-4 wasn't the cause of my pain. The L5-S1 was the cause of the daily pain I felt. My damage is the L2-3, L3-4, L4-5, and L5S1. And they told me nothing could be done. I said forget it… I am going to run then...something he advised me against, but I figured I would injure it more until they could fix it. And yes, I'm aware of everything that could have happened, but my life was being limited by this, by 4 disks. And at 33 years old, I was frustrated, disgusted and wanted to live my life to the fullest.

In January I had had enough…I asked my mom if she had any health testimonies of people with back pain that had been helped with Shaklee products.   She said yes and suggested a few products… Vitalizer, Osteomatrix, Alfalfa and Shaklee 180 smoothies. I decided to start the Lean and Healthy kit (Vitalizer and Shaklee 180) along with the other products mentioned.  The next day I started on my products and this is something I will never forget, 3 days later I didn't have pain. It was a feeling that was foreign to me. I have tears in my eyes as I am writing this...it is a feeling that so many take for granted, but why wouldn't they if they have never experienced back pain I feel like I have a new lease on life!   I am able to move, I am able to get off pain medicine, but the best is I have my life back!!   

- Shandra Evans, Valparaiso, IN

Note from Pat Evans…this is my youngest daughter’s story…I asked her more than one time if she would like to know what products could help her back…it was hard to watch her be in such pain when I knew that Shaklee products have helped so many people…but until she was open to try the products, I just had to be patient…that can be hard for a mom to do…lol  ;-) 

Do Women Get Enough Omega-3s During Pregnancy?

Here is another great article from Dr Chaney about pregnancy.

Should Pregnant Women Take Omega-3 Supplements?

Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney

 

• Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Especially DHA, Are Essential For Normal Brain Development

Long chain omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, have been shown to be very important during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester when DHA accumulates in the fetal brain at a very high rate. It is during that third trimester that the fetus forms the majority of brain cells that they will have for an entire lifetime.

Inadequate intake of long chain omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation has been shown to be associated with poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. These include poor developmental milestones, problem solving, language development and increased hyperactivity in the children (Coletta et al, Reviews in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 3, 163-171, 2010).

 

• The Current Recommendation is 200 mg DHA/day During Pregnancy & Lactation.

In order to support brain development in the fetus, some experts have recommend intake of 300 mg per day of DHA during pregnancy. The best dietary sources of long chain omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA are fish and fish oil supplements. However, because of concerns about seafood contamination with heavy metals and PCBs (both of which are neurotoxins), the FDA recommended in 2004 that pregnant women limit seafood consumption to two servings a week, which amounts to about 200 mg/day of DHA – and this has been subsequently adopted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the European Union as the amount of DHA recommended during pregnancy and lactation (Coletta et al, Reviews in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 3, 163-171, 2010).
 
Even that recommendation for DHA from seafood could be overly generous. A recent study using the EPA risk assessment protocol concluded that some farmed salmon were so contaminated with PCBs that they should be eaten no more than once a year (Hites et al, Science, 303: 226-229, 2004).

 

• Most Pregnant & Lactating Women In The US Are Probably Not Getting The Recommended Amount of DHA In Their Diet

Many pregnant women avoid seafood because of concerns about mercury and PCBs. Unfortunately, the other food sources of omega-3 fatty acids in the American diet, even many omega-3 fortified foods and supplements, are primarily composed of the short chain omega-3 fatty acid linolenic acid (also called alpha-linolenic acid or ALA), and only 1-4% of linolenic acid is converted to DHA in the body (Coletta et al, Reviews in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 3, 163-171, 2010).
 
Consequently, experts have been concerned for some time that American and Canadian women may not be getting enough DHA during pregnancy and lactation, but it was not clear how serious an issue this was.

Do Women Get Enough Omega-3s During Pregnancy?

A group of scientists decided to test the adequacy of DHA intake by comparing DHA intake with the recommended 200 mg/day in a group of 600 pregnant and lactating women enrolled in the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition study (Jia et al, Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism, 40: 1-8, 2015). The average age of the women in this study was 31.6. They were primarily Caucasian and married. 92% of them breastfed their infants. Most of them were taking a multivitamin or prenatal supplement on a daily basis. Approximately 1/3 of them were also taking a long chain omega-3 supplement.

The majority of women had completed college and had annual household incomes in excess of $100,000/year. In short, this was a very affluent, well-educated group of women. This is the kind of group one might consider most likely to be getting enough DHA from their diet.

DHA intake was based on 24 hour food recalls and supplement intake questionnaires collected in face-to-face interviews 2-3 times during pregnancy and again 3 months after delivery. The DHA content of the diet was determined from these data using well established methods.

 

The results were both dramatic and concerning.

• Only 27% of pregnant women and only 25% of postpartum women who were breastfeeding met the recommendation of 200 mg of DHA/day. In short, nearly three-quarters of the women in the study were not getting enough DHA during pregnancy and lactation.

• When the women who were taking DHA-containing supplements were excluded from the data analysis, only 13% of pregnant and lactating women were getting enough DHA from their diet. In short, nearly 90% of the women relying on diet alone were not getting enough DHA.

• Taking a DHA-containing supplement increased the likelihood of achieving the recommended 200 mg DHA/day by 10.6 fold during pregnancy and 11.1 fold during breastfeeding.

• Not surprisingly, seafood, fish and seaweed products were the major contributors to the total dietary DHA intake.

The authors concluded “Our results suggest that the majority of participants in the cohort were not meeting the EU recommendations for DHA during pregnancy and lactation, but taking a supplement significantly improved the likelihood that they would meet the recommendations.”

The Bottom Line

1)    Long chain omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, are essential for normal brain development. Inadequate DHA intake during pregnancy and lactation is associated with poor developmental milestones, problem solving, language development and increased hyperactivity in the children.

2)    There is no established Daily Value for omega-3 fatty acids. However, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the European Union recommend 200 mg DHA/day during pregnancy and lactation.

• This recommendation is based partly on the amount of DHA needed for brain development and partly on the FDA warning that pregnant women should not consume more than 2 servings of fish/week due to heavy metal and PCB contamination.

• This recommendation can be met by 1-2 six ounce servings/week of fish or a fish oil supplement containing 550 - 600 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.

• Many pregnant women avoid fish because of concerns about contamination with heavy metals and PCBs, both of which are neurotoxins. Therefore, the major source of omega-3s in the American and Canadian diets are short chain omega-3 fatty acids that are only inefficiently (1-4%) converted to DHA.

• Consequently, experts have been concerned for some time that American and Canadian women may not be getting enough DHA during pregnancy and lactation, but it was not clear how serious an issue this was.

3)    A recent study done with a group of 600 women enrolled in the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition study found that:

• Only 27% of pregnant women and only 25% of postpartum women who were breastfeeding met the recommendation of 200 mg of DHA/day. In short, nearly three-quarters of the women in the study were not getting enough DHA during pregnancy and lactation.

• When the women who were taking DHA-containing supplements were excluded from the data analysis, only 13% of pregnant and lactating women were getting enough DHA from their diet. . In short, nearly 90% of the women relying on diet alone were not getting enough DHA.

• Taking a DHA-containing supplement increased the likelihood of achieving the recommended 200 mg DHA/day by 10.6 fold during pregnancy and 11.1 fold during breastfeeding.

4)    This was a very affluent, well-educated group of women. If any women anywhere are getting enough DHA during pregnancy and lactation, this should have been the group that was.

5)    The authors concluded “Our results suggest that the majority of participants in the cohort were not meeting the EU recommendations for DHA during pregnancy and lactation, but taking a supplement significantly improved the likelihood that they would meet the recommendations.”

 

     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.

Child with Bowel Issues

"From the time my son, Kaden, was an infant, he has had problems with bowel movements. I was able to nurse him for a very short time before complications resulted in having to feed him formula. Almost immediately, he began having problems with his stool. At five weeks old, he would cry and strain until he was exhausted. It was so bad, that we actually had to "dig" the excretions out of him. The ordeal was terrible.

     We talked to multiple pediatricians about the issue. Each time, we were told to switch his formula until we found one that worked. We finally settled on a formula that is partially broken down, which is supposed to aid with digestion. Though the formula helped with his acid reflux, it did nothing for his bowel problems. Once Kaden began eating solid foods, the problem worsened. He would go a week or more without being able to relieve himself. The pain became so bad, that we were referred to Riley Hospital for Children, so that he could have an ultrasound done on his lower abdomen. The results showed that he was insanely backed up, and was full of hardened fecal matter. The only suggestion they gave us was to feed him more fiber (our son in incredibly picky!) and to start him on two doses of Miralax, daily. Kaden was a little over a year old when the ultrasound was performed. He is now three years and six months old.

     Potty training a child is a hard enough task; doing it with a child that has last minute "explosions" is an even greater task. After several months and ruined pairs of undies, I knew something else had to be done. I was tired of feeding my kiddo synthetic fiber and having to clean up the horrid messes it created. When I would skip his doses of Miralax, he would become so backed up, once again. I was feeling pretty helpless.

One of my friends from high school had been talking to me about Shaklee and all the benefits of the many, many products. She is a director for the company, and invited me to come to a 180 party she was hosting. During the course of the party, I had mentioned to her about my son's bowel issues. She suggested that I try the Shaklee dietary supplement, Optiflora Probiotic Complex. She told me she gives it to her kiddos, and has friends that give it to their kiddos, as well. Although I was a bit skeptical, I trust Jenni, and figured I would give it a try.

      Once my order arrived, I took one of the capsules (which are like a tiny little pearl) and put it into a bite of Kaden's yogurt and told him to swallow. That very evening, he had an enormous bowel movement, without the crying and pushing. At first, I thought it was a coincidence, but the following three days, I gave him his daily Optiflora and it resulted in more bowel movements!! SOLID, soft bowel movements!! At this point, I knew it had to be the Optiflora. I sent Jenni a text thanking her.

   Kaden has been on the Optiflora for two weeks now, and has consistent, soft, solid bowel movements. I am blown away by this, and wish I would have known about this fabulous product three years ago. Thanks to my dear friend, Jenni, and her concern for my son, I now have a natural and pain free way for my son to be regular. I am a Shaklee customer for life!! :) "

  What Causes Back Pain?

Treating Back Pain Naturally 

Author:Julie Donnelly, LMT - The Pain Relief Expert

Editor: Dr. Stephen Chaney

What Causes Back Pain?

Exploring the Overlooked Muscular Causes:

Your back is a symphony of overlapping, interconnected, groups of muscles, tendons, and nerves. Each muscle merges into a tendon, which then crosses over a joint and inserts into a bone. When the muscle contracts it will pull on the tendon and the joint moves.

Your spine has 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and 5 lumbar vertebrae, each separated by a gelatinous disk that acts as a cushion to separate the bones and protect them from wear. Muscles span your entire spine, in some cases originating on the vertebrae and connecting each vertebra to the next, in some cases the muscles originate on the ribs and insert into the vertebrae in order to move your spine in the infinite number of angles, and in other cases the muscles originate on your vertebrae and insert into moveable bones such as your shoulder blade, pulling it in various directions.

In order to move in the opposite direction, the contracted muscle needs to relax to remove the strain from the bone, and the muscle on the opposite side contracts to pull the bone in the opposite direction. If the muscle that needs to release is in a spasm it can’t relax, and you have the muscles pulling in two opposite directions – and you have back pain.

The answer to what causes back pain is so broad that it needs to be broken down into four categories:

(1) Why a Muscular Component Causes Back Pain

Back pain is commonly caused by repetitively straining the muscles that insert into the vertebrae and ribs.  The list of muscles that insert into the bones of your back is long, with each muscle potentially causing pain when it is in spasm and pulling on the bone. Your back is a system of overlapping muscles, so many times when you are treating a muscle for one thing, you are also treating the source of a totally different problem.

This commonly happens when you are treating a thigh muscle that causes knee pain, but is also a key muscle that causes back pain, groin pain, and sciatica.

For this muscle treatment I suggest you use a 12?x 1 1/2? length of PVC pipe and slide (don’t roll) from the top of your thigh to just above your knee.  The main area of treatment is shown in this picture.  It’s NOT on the front of your thigh, and it’s NOT on the outside of your thigh, but instead it is in between these two lines.

As you go down your thigh you’ll go over several “bumps,” which are actually large spasms that are pulling down on the front of your pelvis. The pelvis rotation causes a strain on your low back, and presses your posterior pelvis up into your sciatic nerve.

There’s a lot more to this muscle, but it’s so broad that it can’t be explained properly here. In fact, each of the muscles that cause back pain are fully explained, and treatments are demonstrated in my Trigger Point Yoga Kit (see below).

(2) Why a Bulging or Herniated Disk Causes Back Pain

The disk between each vertebra is meant to be a cushion for the bones so they don’t rub on each other.  However, tight muscles that originate on each vertebra can pull the bones together, pressing down on the disks and cause them to either bulge in the opposite direction, or herniate.  For example, if the muscles on the right side of the spine are tight, they will bring the vertebrae closer together on the right, causing the disk to bulge toward the left.

If the muscles on both sides of the spine are tight, they will draw the vertebrae closer together and potentially cause the disk to herniate.

In either case the disks will put pressure on the spinal cord and causes back pain to be severe in that area.  However, if it is treated before permanent damage is done, releasing the muscle tension on the vertebrae will move the bones off the disk and the pain will be eliminated.

(3) Why a Vertebra Out of Alignment Causes Back Pain

Your spine stays in perfect alignment because muscles are putting the exact amount of “pull” on each side. In fact, without muscles the spine would just hang straight and not be able to move at all — like a skeleton on a hook.  It is only because of muscles that the spine has any mobility at all.

The only way a vertebrae can move is either by a traumatic accident (such as falling down a flight of steps, or having a car accident), or by muscles pulling on the bones.

However, if muscles are pulling more on one side than the other the vertebrae will move toward the tight muscles.

The tension in the muscles must be released first if the bones are to be moved back into alignment and not be pulled out again by the tight muscles.

(4) Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Spinal Stenosis, and other Causes of Back Pain

There are medical conditions such as scoliosis, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, diabetes, and cancer that are also causes of back pain.  These are serious conditions that need medical attention.  It is always important to eliminate the possibility of any serious health risks before embarking on a path of treating for back pain.

The Bottom Line

Obviously, as noted in #4 above, there are medical causes of back pain, but it is clear that the one that is consistently overlooked, and therefore not treated, is the muscular component.  My experience with thousands of clients over the years, both at my office and virtually online, is that muscles are frequently the cause of back pain, and that the pain can be lessened or eliminated by treating the tight muscles.

You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by exploring the muscular component to back pain!

Wishing you well,

Julie Donnelly

 

     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.

 

 

About The Guest Author

Julie Donnelly is a Deep Muscle Massage Therapist with 20 years of experience specializing in the treatment of chronic joint pain and sports injuries. She has worked extensively with elite athletes and patients who have been unsuccessful at finding relief through the more conventional therapies.

She has been widely published, both on – and off – line, in magazines, newsletters, and newspapers around the country. She is also often chosen to speak at national conventions, medical schools, and health facilities nationwide.

Check It Out!

If you would like easy to follow instructions on how to relieve joint paim and muscle tightness from head to toe click here to check out Julie Donnelly’s Trigger Point Yoga instruction kit today. Whenever, I have pain and stiffness I use her techniques. They work!

Severe Osteoporosis at 27

Whitney, my 27 year old daughter, beautiful and sweet in every way, who happens to be severely disabled, was diagnosed with Osteoporosis (severe) two years ago.  Because she is wheelchair bound with no weight bearing exercise, it is of course far too common.  My heart was broken for her.   Doctors recommended bisphosphonate drugs right away (ie Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, Reclast), but I resisted.  They were concerned and rightly so, about possible spinal fractures, being turned in bed and transferred between bed and wheelchair.  So for the  last two years I have been focused like a laser beam on her bone health.  She has had a lifetime of Shaklee nutrition including two protein shakes per day and gobs of supplements, including Calcium.  I decided to increase her Calcium, so along with a serving of OsteoMatrix in the morning along with 5,000-7,000 IU of D3, I added  a serving of Chewable Calcium Magnesium in the evening.  And of course the gobs of supplements mentioned earlier!  Whitney takes the "shelf" including Vivix every day. 

 A week ago she had a second Bone Density test and I prayed for a miracle.  And I believe we received one!  Her Z-score went from -4.2 to -2.5!!!  Her doctor said she had never seen such an improvement!  I was thrilled when doc said she does not need any Recast and to keep doing what I was doing.  She said if she can get patients well naturally, that is by far preferable to drugs when so little is known about long term side effects.  I so appreciated her honesty and the good news.  I couldn't stop smiling all day! 

 Whitney has a long way to go of course, but with prayer to a loving, provisional God, along with Shaklee nutrition, we are definitely on the right track.    - Libby Sanders

What steps are you taking?

Why Soy Protein?

I have been taking the Energizing Soy Protein for about 2 years now and wouldn't be without it.  Our family has a history of diabetes and although I have never been diagnosed with it, I use to feel light-headed   during the day if I wasn't snacking on a regular basis.  With the Soy Protein I don't have that feeling any more.   

Another product I wouldn't be without is the Joint Health Complex.  I'm only in my mid-fifties but for about 2 years I had a great deal of pain in my hips. When I would get up from a sitting position I could hardly take those first steps and then I would limp. It was hard to sleep, ride in car, you name it. I thought I was going to need a hip replacement like my mother had. But about 1 1/2 years ago I started taking     Osteokinetics on a regular basis. Within a couple months I noticed a significant change. Now I no longer suffer except for a few aches and pains occasionally if I overdo it. 

  –Carol

4 More Reasons to Use Shaklee Soy Protein

 * Fights heart disease. Soy has been proven to reduce high   cholesterol levels - often around 9% - in many studies.

* Wards off osteoporosis. In preliminary clinical studies, soy       increased or maintained bone density in postmenopausal women.

* Tames menopausal symptoms. Soy modestly reduced hot flashes in number or severity in some recent studies. 

* Guards against and fights breast cancer. In L.A. & Detroit, women with breast cancer are being studied to see if soy can make a difference. Regular users of soy have lower instances of breast cancer. Also colon cancer (California study found polyps cut by 50%); endometrial cancer (Hawaiian study found soy cuts risk in half);  prostate cancer (NYC study upcoming.)