Solutions for 5 Different Headaches

SYMPTOMS 

1. Muscles in back of neck in knots
2. Ache begins in back of neck and moves upward over skull to forehead
3. Usually does not throb or pulsate

CAUSE
Muscular tension in neck and shoulders due to stressful situation OR physical position of neck.  Tensed muscles in the neck/shoulder area constrict blood flow & reduce oxygenation of tissues in that area.

WHAT HAS HELPED OTHERS
1. Moist heat on neck area; gentle neck rolls to stretch muscles; massage tissues; ginger root compress (1 T grated, raw ginger root in cup of hot water; strain and use liquid on cloth on back of neck)
2. Nutritional helps: Vita Lea & protein provide a balance of nutrients to feed muscles; Calcium Magnesium to relax muscles; Vitamin E to maintain good circulation; B complex to support adrenal glands through stress

   SINUS HEADACHES

SYMPTOMS
1. Tenderness in forehead, cheekbones, eyes, gums and/or teeth
2. Sinus drainage, possibly with sore throat

CAUSE
Diet (many people have sensitivities to dairy and wheat); dry air (irritating to sinus membranes);  mal-formed sinus cavities; respiratory allergies

WHAT HAS HELPED OTHERS
1.  Diet: avoid dairy and wheat
2.  Other: acupressure - use fingers to press on either side of nose between eyes (there will be tender  spots there); humidify room air; warm compress on face; steam face over pot of hot water  with 2 to 3 drops of eucalyptus oil in it; sinus irrigation - 1/2 c warm water, 1/2 t. salt, 1/8 t baking soda: use small bulb syringe to squirt mixture into one nostril, while sniffing and holding other nostril closed; Herbal Blend Multi-purpose cream (it is mentholated) on forehead, cheeks; Herbal-Menthol Lozenges
3.  Nutritional helps: Anti-inflammatories to relieve inflammation in mucous membranes and anti-infectives to prevent and/or fight infection - alfalfa (take to tolerance 6 - 20/day); vitamin C; beta-carotene; garlic; Formula I; echinacea (ShakleeDr); zinc

   MIGRAINE HEADACHES

SYMPTOMS
1. Begins in front, possibly on one side of head
2. Sharp stabbing pains, may feel pulse in head
3. Nausea; may feel "foggy" (Nausea is not from pain, but from chemical/hormonal changes)
4. Visual changes (such as flashes)

CAUSE
Dilation of blood vessels causes too much blood in some areas and then constriction of vessels in other areas; allergies; certain foods (such as chocolate, red wine, MSG [found in Chinese food], cheese, nitrates [found in bacon, lunch meats], caffeine [although this can be used to treat a migraine if it is not used regularly]) or activities (such as position you were in while sleeping, being in bright light) may trigger a migraine for some people; a drop in serotonin level; where you are in your cycle; hormones (such as prostaglandin) being out of balance

WHAT HAS HELPED OTHERS
1. Record of activities and diet so as to determine if there is any connection between these and the migraines.
2. Diet to bring prostaglandin in balance: avoid red meats; increase intake of fatty acids (salmon, trout, nuts, seeds [monitor the nuts and seeds as some have sensitivities to these and bring on a migraine], canola and safflower oils)

3. Other:
A.) Prevention: regular exercise to promote better circulation and increase serotonin levels (do not exercise once a migraine begins); wear sun-glasses in bright light;
B.) Help during: hand-warming - place hands in basin of warm water to increase blood flow to hands and draw it away from dilated vessels; cold cloth on back of neck to take excessive blood away from head;

4.  Nutritional helps:
A.) Prevention: Vita-Lea and protein for overall health; B-complex to balance adrenal; vitamin E for healthy circulation; Calcium Magnesium to keep muscles in balance (all of these are used to make prostaglandin from fatty acids); lecithin, EPA, GLA  and flax seed oil supplements to provide essential fatty acids;
B.) Help during: feverfew capsules or tincture (those with regular migraines have had success taking these daily - a couple capsules/day or 2 droppersful /day; others have had success taking 2 to 4 capsules at the beginning of a headache and another 2 to 4 capsules in a couple of hours if it begins to come back); GLA rubbed onto side of head where ache is; taking something with caffeine to constrict the blood vessels (this usually only works if your body is not used to caffeine)

   HYPOGLYCEMIC HEADACHE

SYMPTOMS
1.Dull, constant headache
2.Mild nausea
3.Shaky
4.Irritable
5.May not remember what happened in last few minutes

CAUSE
Drop in blood sugar level causes serotonin level to drop

WHAT HAS HELPED OTHERS
1.Diet: eating regularly; carrying a high-fiber snack (such as air-popped popcorn, Carbo-crunch bar with an apple) with you; avoiding caffeine, sugar and alcohol
2. Nutritional helps: protein and fiber help to keep blood sugar levels under control (keeping fiber wafers around to snack on, mixing fiber into protein drink); B-complex, sustained release vitamin C, licorice root to support adrenal which regulate blood sugar (avoid this if there is a tendency toward high blood pressure or  diarrhea)
3. Regular exercise

   CYCLICAL HEADACHES

SYMPTOMS
1. Occurs right before or during ovulation

CAUSE
An imbalance in hormones (estrogen or progesterone) or prostaglandin

WHAT HAS HELPED OTHERS
1. Nutritional helps: use basic products to balance hormones
2. Natural progesterone made from wild yam root


Bonnie Edkin
Nutritional Consultant/Environmental Chemist

Multiple Sclerosis – Lesley “Don’t Give Up”

Well, it’s September. It’s been four years since I began taking Shaklee food supplements to control my MS symptoms. Thank God I've stuck with it. I remember Brenda telling me that I would probably be symptom free after taking hands full of supplements and protein after about four years (it took her seven because she kept cutting back at different times). At the time four years seemed like forever. The funny thing is four years will pass by whether you are feeling sick or you are feeling great.

And I'm feeling great! I bought a new car in April 99 and I did not need hand controls put on them! It is really great driving with my feet. I now do all the grocery shopping (no more amigos for me – that was humiliating) and it’s no big deal. That was one thing I really hated – the fact that everything was such a big deal. I couldn't just run into Meijers for a carton of milk, it was an ordeal. No longer! I can cook dinner standing up, I can vacuum, I can clean the bathroom without getting exhausted! These may not seem like fun chores to you, but when you can't do them and then you can it is great! I really feel like I've gotten my life back. It is so great not to be exhausted all the time.

I had to observe an open heart surgery for my new job and it lasted 3.5 hours. That’s three and a half hours I had to stand! I sat down for maybe five minutes at three different times. I came home had my protein and then worked out. Probably not the smartest thing to do because I did pay for it, but the fact is I did it. Thank God for Fitness – I love that stuff. It re energizes me in minutes! I was pretty tired for the next couple of days but I could still go about my business. I would say I am 90% symptom free. It would be 100% except when I overdo it. When I push myself to the limits I just get tired and my legs are heavy. Once I rest I am fine. This December it will be two years since my last exacerbation. I’m still taking a daily shot – Copaxone, but I figure I might as well let modern medicine help me too. I know a lot of people on one of the drugs that are not doing as well as me. They should be on Shaklee!

Shaklee has made such a difference in my life! Each time I have tried to cut back on the Vita-E something goes numb. So hello, I still take 16 per day. I also tried to cut out my two Peppermint Ginger (Stomach Soothing). Within 4 days I was having heartburn everyday and needing Tums, so I started taking them again. The only thing I have been able to cut back on was Lecithin (used to take 16, now 12) and EPA (used to take 6, now 4). Everything else I still mega dose and love every pill. I don’t eat any fast foods, no pop, no candy bars, no blizzards. You get the idea – that junk food is expensive and I’m saving money because I am not buying it anymore.

I love the side effects from Shaklee. My cholesterol went from 178 to 131. I don't get heartburn anymore. I don’t get stomachaches from salad. I don’t get leg cramps in my calves. I've lost weight (size 14 down to size 6). I only need between 7-8 hours of sleep and no naps!

The only advice I could give to someone with a health problem is to take a  lot of Shaklee and don't give up no matter how rotten you feel. I just takes time!

Lesley

Son's "Tic" Problems Finally Solved!

When my oldest son Andrew turned three years of age, I decided to use a cleaning service. Shortly after they began cleaning, he began to develop a neurological eye-blinking tic that progressively got worse and he became very self conscious.

My husband and I spent hours, researching on the Internet, considering many different reasons why this was occurring in our healthy and happy three-year-old. We thought perhaps he needed his eyes tested, or maybe he had allergies to something,

maybe it was nutrition, or maybe the stress of having a new sibling in the home impacted him so much this was a coping mechanism. I made appointments with allergists, optometrists, pediatricians, finding out he had great eyesight, no huge red flags on allergies, and no explanation as to why these tics were occurring.

Well, as time continued, so did his tics and it was a daily struggle, but as Summer ended, his tics miraculously dissipated. Ironically, I had also quit using my cleaning service in order to save money.

As time progressed, Andrew was Tic-Free. As the holidays approached, I decided I missed that “clean” smell from my cleaning service, and asked them if I could purchase the cleaning products. Within a month’s time, Andrew’s tics returned. I had that mommy “gut” feeling that maybe, just maybe, it was the products I was cleaning with, but I wasn’t completely sure.

So, a couple months back, I made the final discovery. I noticed in my garage I had some left-over deodorizer and thought it would help freshen my car. Within TWO days, Andrew’s Tics were full force!

I quickly cleaned out my car with a steam cleaner (water only). Thankfully, after the last episode, Andrew’s tics went away within a week’s time. Finally, after a couple years, the mystery was solved!

I soon learned that indeed chemicals in just ordinary household cleaners are extremely toxic and I quickly started to think to myself, what else am I putting around my family that is causing damage that isn’t obvious. I have completely switched to using Shaklee’s non-toxic and green products.

Scotty & Marti Scott

Soy or No Soy?

   I have been taking Shaklee for some 20+ years, but I started reading about how soy is not good for you and all the bad side effects from soy, so I stopped taking my Shaklee Soy protein. Things started to change….hot flashes, night sweats, tired all the time. However, I am over 50, so I just figured I was going thru menopause. But then my hair started thinning and falling out, my nails started cracking, chipping, and peeling, along with other medical issues. Knowing my body the way I do, I knew something wasn't right. I started doing fresh juicing and that helped me feel better and not so tired. I finally reached out to my Shaklee upline, who patiently shared with me how I needed to get back on the protein. I decided to go ahead after doing more reading about the SHAKLEE protein.

   

   So amazing … within just a few days my hot flashes stopped! Such a simple thing. I am feeling better, watching what I eat, and have the Shaklee soy protein drink in the morning with fresh ground flax seed, and I am still doing fresh veggie juices. It has been a couple months and my hair has stopped falling out and it is getting thick again. My nails are taking

longer, but I am seeing improvement.

- Bea from Washington State

Seizures - Five Years And Finally Gone

I was in a car accident five years ago when a school bus hit me and I suffered a severe whiplash.   I thought I would be OK after recovering from the injury, but months later I started to develop grand mall seizures and they developed into 5 or 6  seizures a day and sometimes up to 10 or 12 a day.  Needless to say this was very debillating and i was completely homebound, as my family was afraid to have me go out  or to be alone as I never knew when they would occur.

I was told that sometimes seizures can occur months later after a severe whiplash injury,  and the doctors tried every procedure and drug  that was recommended for seizures, but nothing worked.  After going thru about $50,000 on everything they knew of over the last five years, we didn't know where to turn.

Last spring, my son's girlfriend Amy told me about Shaklee supplements and Vivix, and how it was helping a lot of health problems, & she referred me to Dolores Mauk and after talking to her I decided to try them, as I felt I had nothing to lose. 

I started on Vivix twice a day and a strip of Vitalizer a day along with the following supplements of 2  B-Complex, 2 Lecithin, 2 Osteomatrix Calcium, & 2 Zinc three times a day, and within a month they were almost gone.  I would only get one when I was under a lot of stress, so I added the Stress Relief Complex and the Cinch Shake Mix, which I love.

I was still having mini seizures where I would stare for about a minute. but my husband and I felt we could  live with those because I could at least leave the house.

When I went to my doctor's appointment, I told him what I had been doing and he was very happy for me and told me to keep taking the Shaklee supplements and he gradually has taken me off almost all my over seven medications. 

I was feeling so good that I was up on a ladder painting and I fell and hurt my wrist and back so I started taking Vivix a third time a day to help my back and lo and behold, my mini seizures went completely away.  It has now been over four months, and no seizures of either kind and my doctor told me if I contiued to not have any seizures for a year, he would let me drive again.

I was so excited I put a picture of a convertible up on my refrigerator. I have been watching DVD's to evaluate so I could get Free products to help me afford what I need to take, and I have learned so much that I want to share these wonderful products with all my family and friends.   I am very grateful for Shaklee and especially Vivix  as I don't know where I would be without it.

Nicole Ady

Depression and Bipolar

    I have been on anti-depressant since my husband died a few years ago called Lexapro, but I weaned myself off of it for eight months and then I had to go back on it when confronting several stressful situations all at one time. After being on MindWorks for three weeks, I noticed I was feeling more uplifted and happier so I cut my anti-depressant in half and after a month and a half, I decreased it down to a quarter and I am in the process of going off the Lexapro completely by taking two MindWorks plus the Shaklee MoodLift product. So now I am on one MindWorks in the morning and one at supper and feeling like my old self again. 

  

- Dolores M

Bi-Polar … as told by Dolores Mauk

   My daughter Linda Wiley was diagnosed with Bi-Polar when she was 19 and even though she is on 20 Mg. of Sapphris a day, she is still had bouts of depression and anger every week or two and always was worse right before and during her period. She took Shaklee supplements on a somewhat regular basis all her life, so when MindWorks came out, we added that to her regimen.

   It was after a month on one MindWorks a day, we noticed that she wasn’t having as many outbursts of anger and we especially noticed that she was only irritable for one day before her period and not during it. We started paying more attention and decided to add another Mind Works… taking one in the morning and one after supper and saw that by her next period she sailed right through without her usual mood irritability and anger. We also noticed that after being on two MindWorks a day for a month, whenever she would have problems, she was able to calm down within 20 to 30 minutes instead of it lasting for 24 hours.

   She will continues taking two MindWorks a day along with her drug Sapphris to see if she can stop having any outbursts in a whole month. That would be wonderful for her and me and our whole family.

   Thank you Shaklee for your years of research and dedication to discovering some of the secrets to how our brains function!

Fast Healing

AMAZING STORY OF RECOVERY AND QUICK HEALING: This is my son the day after a 4-wheeler accident and again ONE WEEK later. This crazy kid rolled several times, resulting in staples in the head, 40+ stitches above the eye, a puncture to the shin, multiple abrasions, tire marks across his chest and a concussion. Miraculously, he did not break a single bone! Matt has been a Shaklee kid since conception, and his body is very strong. The doctors were amazed. This week we upped the Physique, Vita Lea, Sustained Release C, B-Complex, Lecithin, Zinc, Mighty Smart, Osteomatrix and Optiflora. We also rubbed Vitamin E on the wounds. Now to find the vitamin that improves common sense... ~ Amy W

Fatigue and Lack of Energy

Fatigue and lack of energy is one of the more common complaints a doctor hears from women. If you find that you don't have the energy you used to have, there is a lot you can do right now to get back on track to a more energetic you.

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES?  It is no surprise that women are tired; they are busier than ever. Many are juggling work, children, family and endless responsibilities — it is a recipe for fatigue. All of this hustle means that women are not taking care of themselves; not eating right, not getting enough nutrients, nor are they getting enough exercise or sleep.  Our busy lives leave us with low energy, irritability, stress, worn down immune systems, and may even lead more serious conditions like depression.

WHAT CAN I DO?  You might think that drinking coffee or taking other stimulants is a solution, but these are only temporary fixes that often lead to more fatigue in the future. If you are looking for a better way to ensure your long-term energy needs, try these energy boosters:

~ Exercise is an important part of your fatigue-fighting routine.  Research has shown that regular exercise releases endorphins that help us feel good and exercise has been shown to reduce tiredness.

~ Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best tools in your fatigue-fighting arsenal.  Try going to bed at the same time every day, avoiding caffeine late in the day, or read a book instead of watching TV.

~ Food is the fuel for your body; try eating healthier, avoid sugar and processed foods, and don’t skip meals.

~ Take care of yourself.  A massage, lunch with friends, a walk in the woods can all help.  Take time during the day to relax (even 10 minutes alone can help).

73 and Gardening Again

I too have had incredible results with the new Joint Health Complex. I had hurt myself in the garden just before I left to go to DC. On the Tuesday before the conference, we took a tour of Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon. There was an incredible amount of walking involved. By the time we managed to walk back to the service center, my knee was hurting so bad the limping was very noticeable. As a matter of fact, Kathy told me that If I didn't improve she was going to put me in a wheelchair when we arrived at the airport to go home. I iced it every night, put joint pain cream on it, took pain relief complex and did it again every morning. I was able to function for the rest of the week but it was still very painful. It just wasn't as noticeable to everyone else.

When I arrived home, I went to the chiropractor and he basically said that if what he did to it didn't help to go see a bone doctor. Well he didn't help it either, however, our new Joint Health Complex came in that week so I started taking that as well. By the end of the first week I was using less and less of the joint pain cream and I was taking fewer pain pills. By the 2nd week, I wasn't taking any joint pain cream or pain relief complex and I was finally completely pain free. It took a little longer than the 5 days - more like 2 weeks but it was terrific.

I love it. Since I am 73 you can bet I will continue to take it every single day. I have to keep my legs in decent condition so I can continue to mow the grass, dig my garden, get on my hands and knees to weed it as well!!!!!!!!!
- Joan

Non Bleach Whitner

I am off work until March 1st as I am switching State Farm offices. Since I have been home I have started on some spring cleaning inside. I had mixed up some Nature Bright for the laundry. I had spilled some of it in the foyer, where we have this ugly natural slate tile. Since moving here I have not found anything that keeps it clean, in fact it has never really looked clean to me and I just thought it was they way it was suppose to look. I didn't know I had spilled it until later when I saw a white dried spot on the tile. When I went to wipe it up, I was amazed at how clean and bright that area looked. So the next day, I had made a batch and got on my hands and knees and used a scrub brush on a bigger area.

I was kind of worried that it would hurt the tile but I figured if it did it would be an excuse to change it out! :) Unfortunately, it didn't hurt the tile but now it looks wonderful. Well, not enough to like it but I can deal with it because it looks so clean!

I also used it on the front of my white refrigerator. It does not have a smooth surface to it and the handles are textured on it as well that collects dirt...needless to say the fridge looks MUCH brighter too!

Shaklee needs to make a bigger bag of the Nature Bright! LOL —    Just thought I would share this with you.  LeeAnn Campaniello

Ear Infection

Brain Healing - Considered A Miracle Child

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We have had incredible success with the Shaklee supplements and our son's brain.  Marshall is five and was born with an intracranial hemorrhage which went undetected.  He developed hydrocephalus which subsequently led to

rebleeds and secondary craniosynostosis and microcephaly and possibly secondary chiari malformation.  He has been on massive doses the Shaklee supplements since birth and is considered a miracle child by his doctors.  He

has not had any seizures (yet! Praise the Lord!).  We have consulted from time to time with Dr. Linda Rodriquez on the amounts and kinds of supplements that would help him.   He is a strapping, stocky, gregarious, bright kid who

can't get enough of life.  He has had 12 neurosurgeries in his brief 5 years of life and you would never know it from looking at him.  He started regular kindergarten this year when I expected to keep him an extra year in preschool.  He is thriving.  We have been grinding all of the supplements up and placing them with the soy protein in his soy milk.  He also takes the critical brain supplements EPA, GLA and Lecithin by mouth.  We and Dr. Rodriguez are convinced his progress and recovery are directly attributable to Shaklee supplements and prayer.  He is a cerebral palsy child but barely detectable without close inspection.  He is precociously verbal in spite of losing almost the entire left lobe of the brain.  He has an abnormal EEG which shows spikes of seizure activity but is functioning without clinical

seizures. 

We will not allow any artificial products or aspartame, as they are suspect in causing seizures in children.  We have a completely non-toxic home which reduces the likelihood of chemicals interfering with his brain function.   The Shaklee non-toxic products are a literal God-send to us. We pray they will not take them off the market.  We restrict sugar, white flour, processed foods that contain chemicals and other non-nutritional products. 

Marshall's neurosurgeon is one of the most famous in the world.. Dr. Ben Carson at John's Hopkins.  You may have seen him on television.  Dr. Carson and his neurologist are amazed at his remarkable recovery.  Believe me, these supplements work for the brain and for recovery from surgeries. 

Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.  I also have some great books.  The Brain Wellness Plan written by a neurologist (Jay Lombard) and nutritionist is excellent.  They virtually list every supplement that Shaklee has on the market and explain how important they are to brain wellness.  IN particular, they have a chapter explaining why the health of the gastrointestinal tract is so critical to brain function.   Something the average person wouldn't think of.   We have Marshall on Optiflora twice a day for that reason. 

I am happy to share our experience with Shaklee and the medical establishment and a special needs child with you at anytime and with anyone else who might be reading this. 

Good luck and God Bless.

Brent Williams

Mike “Now Down To Normal Levels”

Boy are we excited! The Regional Center had a blood pressure clinic yesterday, June 12. Mike always has his checked (partly because he’s on the Wellness committee, but mostly because his runs high). His blood pressure was 116/74!!! This is incredible! It has been running as high as 150/96–the bottom number has not been below 90 for months.

Mike unsuccessfully tried the BP meds years ago–before Shaklee–and felt like a doctor’s guinea pig for the new meds–take this sample for two weeks and come back… Within one month of starting Shaklee nutrition, his BP was down to normal levels and stayed there until 2 years ago when the stress level at work skyrocketed. The past two years his BP has been high enough to warrant concern, but he refused to go back to meds.

Mike has taken the Glucose Regulation Complex since the first of June and the Stress Relief Complex for one week. Adding these new supplements are the ONLY changes to the normal routine-working 40 hours a week at the Regional Center and teaching taekwondo 5-6 days a week– and his BP has dropped from 150/96 to 116/74 in one month!!!

The stress level hasn’t dropped–in fact; we just SUCCESSFULLY tested for our 6th degree black belts on June 8 in Peoria, IL which was an added stress.

Thanks Shaklee for two of the greatest new products to ever be introduced.

Vicki & Mike Neiman

9 Year Old's Amazing Story

FEBRUARY/2012: SAM’S STORY OF Crohn’s Disease and Alopecia

My son Sam was 9 at the time I started him with the Shaklee products. Sam was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata at age 5. Alopecia Areata is an auto- immune disease that causes hair loss. Sam was completely bald at age 5 with no hair on any part of his body. At age 7 he developed Crohn’s Disease, another auto-immune disease that affects the intestines. Sam was put on a multitude of drugs, including Chemo drugs to treat the Crohn’s. Believe it or not he did start to have some hair growth due to the drugs he was taking. But after starting the Shaklee products listed below, he began to have significant hair growth.

Shaklee Nourishing Scalp Treatment

-B-Complex

-Multivitamin & Multimineral w/more Vitamin D plus Iron

-Omega Guard fish oil (Has seven Omega 3s, DHA, EPA, and more)

-Nutriferon (Blend of interferon-boosting plant extracts)

-Immunity Formula I (Supplies nine immuno-active nutrients for immune system)

Also we noticed a big difference in his Crohn’s symptoms. When we went to his gastroenterologist for a check up, he couldn't believe the changes in Sam. Not only had he grown and gained weight but when his blood work came back his level from his CBC were so much higher that the doctor thought we had doubled his chemo. And of course I told him that we had only added the Shaklee supplements. So with that said, Sam is now 12 (soon to be 13) and we have not had to up any of his prescriptions since age 9! The doctor said he usually has to increase these drugs as children get older, but with Sam we are staying the same. We still have a CBC done every 6 months to monitor him and our hope is to one day be completely off all prescription drugs. Sam is very healthy now and I see good things in his future.

Memo from Marilyn:

This story will likely leave a lump in your throat. When parents deal with serious illness of a young child, their fervent prayer is for relief and healing. In the Lannings case, little Samuel was coping with two auto-immune diseases. When I introduced Gwen to Shaklee in 2009, she already had the mindset of helping Sam strengthen his immune system in natural, holistic ways, with the goal he would not need chemotherapy drugs. On October 1st, Gwen received the news she had been hoping to hear. Oh, happy day!

On a gloomy cloudy rainy morning the phone rings and the sun finally comes out after 5 long years! Sam had his quarterly blood work done a couple of weeks ago and his doctor personally called me this morning to say that Sam's Crohn's is in remission. His levels were all normal and the inflammation test showed 0.01%, which means Sam doesn't have any active Crohn's disease at this time.

Sam who just turned 13 was diagnosed with Crohn's at age 7. After trying several medicines to get it under control we finally found some drugs that worked. 6mp or Mercaptopurine is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic" or "cytotoxic") chemotherapy drug. As a mother I struggled with the fact that Sam would be on medication for the rest of his life, much less a drug with many side effects. Also Sam has been taking Pentasa for inflammation.

Several years ago we were introduced to Shaklee products by my dear neighbor Marilyn Fitzgerald. I expressed to her my goal of reducing Sam's meds and possibly getting him completely off of them. We put Sam on a multitude of the supplements that Sam continues to take.

Last year after Sam had his blood work the doctor asked if Sam had been skipping his meds and I assured him he had not. I ask why and he said his levels were down, which meant that even though Sam was growing and gaining weight we didn't have to increase his meds the way we had steadily been doing in the past. So for the next year Sam's dosage has stayed the same. Sam had blood work done a couple of months ago and the doctor said he thought it might have been a bad read or abnormal. So we repeated them a few weeks ago again along with the inflammation test and it wasn't that the test were abnormal they just showed all of Sam's levels at a normal rate!

Sam's doctor told us that Sam can stop all medications and for us to continue with the Shaklee supplements and to see him back in 6 months! It was a great day!

Edible Sun Screen, Protect from inside out

This is so interesting, I love her way of explaining the video and letting us all know that is you can't get it in you can use the Shaklee products instead.  http://tinyurl.com/mm93j3x

My upline sucks and thats why I'm failing

Do you Enjoy Life?

Do you Enjoy Your life?  We are all given different choices every day and it amazing me how some people seem to make bad choices day after day and then wonder how they are not getting ahead.  We can become a victim to our circumstances, which by the way is the easiest to do.  Or we can look for something that we really want and go after it.  Will it be easy NO, but will it be worth it YES.   Make the changes that you want  and become who you really are inside not the person you have been led to believe that you are.  Be amazing, outstanding, a champion, fabulous, .... 

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Raise your kids and bring in an income, while creating your own schedule.

Raise your kids and bring in an income, while creating your own schedule.

This is a struggle for the parent who stays at home and yet wants to bring in an income to pay the household bills.

There are companies that promise the world and don't deliver. If you're like me, you want to work with an honest individual and company. 

I choose to partner with My company(Shaklee) 35 years ago because my husband and I were giving so much money to Uncle Sam.  I had no idea what it would mean in my life.  My kids are raised now.   I did stay home with them making an extra $20 to 30 thousand an year, and earned a free trip for two everything paid for.  I also earned 12 bonus cars.   It was important for me to be their mom instead of dropping them off by someone else every morning.  I did use a sitter when I needed but not daily.

 With 59 years in the Health and Wellness area,  our science and quality are impeccable and they've realized what works in a remarkable business plan.

When a stay-at-home mom or dad works with me they also get to work with my team that has a combined total experience of over 100 years in the business.

For those interested in being in business for themselves, not by themselves.  You can have the best of both worlds.  Love to share more with you.

Opportunity Lets Mike Be a Superhero Dad

We’ve seen some amazing Shaklee Effects with all of your submissions to #MyShakleeEffect, and we hope that you keep them coming! We love hearing how The Shaklee Effect™ has helped transform individual lives in unique ways. This Father’s Day, we appreciate our dads for being our superheroes. From teaching us how to ride a bike to driving us to college, they do everything in their power to be the greatest dads. For fitness expert Mike Lipowski, Shaklee has given him the opportunity to be a role model and superhero for his son.

“It was my dream as a child to be a superhero, but now I can be a superhero dad for my son.” Mike, Senior Coordinator

Mike’s Shaklee Effect As a professional bodybuilder and fitness author, trainer and educator, Mike trusts Shaklee products to give him the nutritional foundation he needs. Both he and his wife, Corrie-Beth, use Shaklee because it fits into their personal fitness routines. But the Shaklee Opportunity also makes it possible for Mike to partner with his wife in their Shaklee business, in running their fitness studio and in parenting their son, Rearden. He is excited to be a role model for his son in taking care of his family and helping others achieve their fitness goals.

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With Shaklee, Mike and his wife can work together to run their business. And Mike gets to see his son grow up to become a superhero in his own right.

Happy Father’s Day to all our superhero dads!

Looking Back

    Joanne would never have guessed that her initial discovery of the Shaklee difference in her own health would launch a career that has made her one of the top Shaklee affiliates in the country.

  Joanne Nistico’s journey in Shaklee began in 1973, when she was studying to be a special education teacher. While taking a yoga class, her instructor introduced her to Shaklee products. She began using them herself and noticed an incredible improvement in her health. She became more energetic. She felt stronger. She was happier.

   Later, as a yoga instructor herself, Joanne frequently shared her passion for Shaklee products with her own students. It wasn’t long before she decided to distribute the products on a small-scale basis. Little did she know that this move would literally change her life and future direction.

“When you find something that you really believe in, all you want to do it tell others about it,” Joanne says. “Shaklee products brought me back to life again. I was always looking for someone interested in hearing my story. The rest just came together from that.” 

Basic H for your Plants

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.

Iʼve had success with other diseased plants by spraying them with a solution of Basic H2 and water. Iʼve read that the Basic H2 penetrates the bugsʼ 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 itʼs 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. Iʼm 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 judgement.

Shaklee sells Basic H2 as an organic household cleaner. Itʼs 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 Shakleeʼs 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. Itʼs the best and safest window & mirror cleaner Iʼve ever found--at less than 1 penny for a 16 oz. spray bottle. Are you getting the picture? Itʼs 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, itʼs time to jump on Shakleeʼs “Always Safe, Always Green, Always Effective” bandwagon. After all, whether youʼre cleaning your house or trying to save a houseplant, it shouldnʼt involve dirtying the earth.

 Harriett

Amazing Cancer Story

    On April 4th, my husband Ron had a small cancerous tumor removed from his rectum. More tests were ordered, and during those tests an abdominal aneurysm was found. It was decide that the aneurysm should be repaired first. The aneurysm surgery was on June 18th.

   In mid-August we met with the colorectal surgeon. We asked the doctors if more surgery could be done in the area of the tumor but the pathology report showed the tumor had invaded the rectal muscle and the margins were questionable. Their recommendation was to have the colostomy to be sure the cancer was completely removed. The colorectal surgeon suggested a biopsy was scheduled for September 15th. The surgeon called Ron the evening of September 16th telling Ron that there were no cancer cells in the biopsy.

    Why am I going in to so much detail? Go back to April with me. Ron had not been using any Shaklee supplements. With the first pathology report, I set NutriFeron on the kitchen table and explained the product, telling Ron he should start taking six a day. I also gave him OptiFlora, CarotoMax, and Vita Lea Gold along with his prescription medications.

    In August when Vivix was announced, I read the information and got very excited. We started using Vivix daily. At the time of the biopsy Ron had been taking the supplements since April, and with the delayed timing of the biopsy he had been on Vivix for six weeks.

    Where did the cancer go?? The surgeons cannot explain it. It was there, but it is gone. I think back to the chain of events. If it had not been for aneurysm, the colostomy might have already been performed in June. Then while healing from that surgery, it was another three months before the next biopsy was done. I believe this gave Ron’s body the time to heal. I think back to Dr. Shaklee saying “Give the body what it needs and it will heal itself.” This has been my prayer since last April. Ron faithfully takes Vivix every morning as well as NutriFeron and the other supplements. We will continue to be proactive by changing our diets, supplementation, and seeing the colo-rectal surgeon.   

We thank God for Shaklee.   

Jan C