THANKFUL MOM WRITES 9 year old with Leg/Joint Pain



Ethan was 9 years old and he was suffering with leg/joint pain...to the point where he could hardly walk in the morning and had to have help getting dressed. He had roller coaster grades in school .. he'd go from A's to D's. He was very lethargic in the morning and then he would be so wound up after school that he could not sit and do his homework without mom sitting right next to him. His teacher had him sitting in the front of the classroom at school because he wouldn't pay attention, He had dark circles under his eyes, course stiff hair, etc. 

Since starting Shaklee, his pain is gone. He is making A's and B's. It's easier to get him up in the morning. He can get dressed by himself. Just after two weeks on Shaklee his teacher said he was acting better and was different...so he now sits in the back of the room. He does his
homework by himself and often times he's doing it at school during study hall. No more dark circles and no more antibiotic's every few months for strep throat.
 His Supplements at the time were: 2 each Vita--‐Lea with iron; B--‐Complex;Energizing Soy Protein drink daily; and  morning and before bed; Osteomatrix...3 per day.
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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 eye-sight, 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

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Lingering Headache Gone !



My daughter, Amber, talked about how she had a guest who complained about a headache. She gave the guest Shaklee’s electrolyte balancing product called Performance, and the headache quickly disappeared. Unfortunately, when I had a headache that lingered for 2 days I did not      remember her comment. But upon hearing about my headache, Amber again, suggested the    Performance, and guess what? After taking the Performance, the headache was gone before I knew it! In looking back, I had gotten busy and had not fixed my usual “Energy Tea Mix” drink for a few days, and apparently my diet had been off and it had not provided me with the good       electrolytes that I needed … thus my lingering headache. Lorri K.

Whatever you devote yourself to will prosper!

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Tip of the Week - by Robert A. Rohm, Ph.D.
 
 
stick to it and prosper
 
I am certain that you have experienced times in your life when you wanted to quit. Don’t feel alone! It is an experience that is simply part of life and is common to all of us.

Perhaps it was when you were faced with an extremely difficult class in school where the information was way over your head.  Possibly you have been in a business situation where you felt overwhelmed or maybe you have been in a relationship that you felt was a big mistake as each day got harder and harder.  

All of us can identify with some aspect of life that completely overwhelmed us.  If you feel as though you are the only one who has ever wanted “throw in the towel,” do not be dismayed. Everyone, at one time or another, has felt your pain!

A friend of mine once told me that even Jesus wanted to quit!  I didn't think that sounded quite right. He then reminded me of the time when Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane praying. He asked his Father if there was any possible way out of the cross situation he was about to face. And there was no other way out! That helped me to realize that if Jesus wanted to give up and quit, I should not despair when I face trying times and difficult situations myself.

I have discovered that the secret to pressing through difficult times is by simply being devoted to the cause in which I am involved.  Someone who is devoted to what they are doing will prosper.  It may take longer, and it may take more diligent focus.  It may take more determination and hard work.  But, if a person will focus on the solution rather than on the problem at hand, and simply stay devoted to the cause, they will be much better off.  If they develop “staying power,” they will sooner or later accomplish their goals and dreams.  

Perhaps you have heard the word “sticktoitiveness.”  That word sums up what I am talking about.  It is the ability to stick with something until you can get over the “hump” and are able to see your way clear to experience more success in your efforts.  If you stick to something long enough, in time, it will get better.  Your devotion to your goal and mission will cause you to prosper.  If you focus on the solution and the end result of your dream, it will help you when you face the daily trials that are sure to come your way.  It is only one person out of a large crowd who will have the vision and ability to look past their current set of circumstances to see the rich reward that is waiting for them if they will simply keep plodding along and remain devoted to the task at hand.

Every success story I have ever read, and every rags to riches story that has blessed my heart, focuses on the same issue; namely, working through difficult times.  Almost every person who has experienced huge rewards and great success can look back to the time when they wanted to give up and quit but did not do so because they were devoted to what they were doing.   Because they “stayed with the stuff,” they eventually saw the light at the end of the tunnel…and it was not a train coming towards them!  It was the fulfillment of their dream and the goal that they longed to reach.

Most of us have watched exciting ballgames.  No one is thrilled when one team is winning by a huge margin. People get up and leave those games early! But, the game people will be talking about for years to come is the one in which both teams are struggling hard down to the last few seconds and one team wins by just a few points after a hard fought battle.  

As they often say, “The tougher the battle, the sweeter the victory.”  Your sweet victory may be just a few more weeks away.  Do not give up.  Remain focused on the task and remember to be devoted to all that you are doing.  In the end you will win.  Victory is assured and the rewards of your accomplishments will be enjoyed for the rest of your life!

Tip: Whatever you devote yourself to will prosper! 

Have a great week!  God bless you!  

Dr. Robert A. Rohm 
Personality Insights, Inc. 
DiscoveryReport.com 

 

Shaklee Health Wise: World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21


Posted: 21 Sep 2014 09:09 AM PDT
Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer's Day. This day was established by Alzheimer's Disease International in 1994 as a day to build awareness and education about a condition that can affect people as young as 40 to 50 years old.
The World Health Organization suggests that there are 35 million people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's worldwide and this number is projected to double in the next 20 years; in the United States, Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death among adults aged 18 years or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention How to care for people with Alzheimer's and how to afford their care is a major concern for health professionals and governments alike.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. It seriously affects the parts of the brain that control memory, orientation, thinking, comprehension, learning capacity, language, calculation, and judgment. It tends to be diagnosed after the age of 65, but can occur in younger folks as well. While scientists still don't understand the cause of Alzheimer's, the current thinking is that, like many other chronic diseases, it is multifactorial—in other words, there are many factors that increase the risk.
The most important thing to know about Alzheimer's is that dementia is not a normal part of aging and there is a lot you can do to help reduce the risk of serious cognitive health issues.
In case you are wondering what normal age-related memory loss is compared to Alzheimer's,, you can check out this chart from the Alzheimer's Association: typical memory loss compared to Alzheimer's.
As with many health issues, early prevention helps a lot. Even if you are young, there is much you can do to increase the odds that your brain stays healthy throughout your life. This is especially important for someone who has a family member with dementia.
Share this blog post with your social networks to show your support of Alzheimer's awareness.
Be well,
Dr. Jamie

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We've planted trees, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people get healthier, and we've been on the forefront of creating entrepreneurial opportunities for countless families.

Recently, we accepted a challenge to impact one million minds and generations to come, in a bold, new way.

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Tune in Monday night for a special webinar where we'll kick off the MindWorks™ Challenge with Shaklee President of North America, Dan Rajczak and Dr. Bruce Daggy, Shaklee Senior Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Science Officer.

Monday, September 22, 2014
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Join us for the Opportunity Webcast, hosted by Rick Seymour (Senior Key Coordinator, CO), and stay over for the MindWorks™ Challenge Kick-off. Learn more about the challenge, how Shaklee is going to help advance the science around brain health, and how you can get involved!




 

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Migraine Testimony


 My name is Kimberly Davis. I have suffered from migraine headaches for around 5 years.

They started out as an occasional headache but over the years progressed to about 8 to 10 a month. I would take Excedrin Migraine to try to deal with the pain but would usually have to go to bed for the day to ease the pain.  I was prescribed the pain medication LORATAB® to knock out the pain.  They usually eased the pain but would knock me out to the point that I could not function properly.

I finally was referred to a neurologist to try to find out the root of the problem. I was eventually diagnosed with Hemaplegic Migraines.  Basically it was like my body would have a stroke with a migraine.The doctor urged me to try vitamin B and magnesium and gave me a prescription for a migraine medicine named IMITREX®. I tried the vitamins recommended off the shelf of the local drug store to no avail. They seemed to have no effect at all. The IMITREX® was the next shot at stopping the problem.  They helped stop the migraine but would make me sick and would cause pain in my arms. The neurologist then added TOPAMAX® to my prescriptions to try to cut the frequency of attacks down. TOPAMAX® is an extremely powerful prescription with many listed side effects.

At first, I had no problems with it that I knew of, but my husband and close friend noticed changes. They knew that something wasn’t right. These were my side effects: memory loss, speech problems, menstrual problems, and confusion. I would be in mid conversation and totally forget what I was talking about. The medicine was making me literally crazy! One day, with my children in the car, I ran into the house to grab something and left my car in drive!  Needless to say, God watched over my children and me. No injuries and minor damage to the garage wall. This was the final straw that changed my way of thinking. I was taking 200mg of TOPAMAX® a day and had to be weaned off of it due to the potency of the drug withdrawals which for me included mild depression.
I heard of Shaklee through a friend of mine but did not place it as a potential cure for the migraines. I went to Shaklee to try to help my Dad, but in the process I decided I would try it for myself. My doctor wanted me to get on another prescription drug but instead I started a vitamin regimen from Shaklee. I now take the following Shaklee Supplements everyday: Shaklee Basics®, Energizing Soy Protein, GLA Complex, VitalMag™, Alfalfa, B-Complex, OsteoMatrix®, and OmegaGuard™. I haven’t had any true migraines since I
started the vitamins over two months ago. Needless to say the prescriptions are where they need to be. . .  at the drug store!  Ironically, the vitamins that I am taking include the original recommendations from the neurologist. There is a difference in quality in Shaklee!
 I have since started in Shaklee to help others because I know the relief of being pain and drug free and if it can work for me it will work for others. 
Kimberly M. Davis


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Thank you so much for introducing me to Shaklee.  In a short 2 ½ weeks I have noticed I wake up rested.  When I drink my shake I am full and satisfied and eating less due to stress.  My husband said I seem more mellow.  LOL  My cravings for sugar have gone down.  I still do eat sweets but less. I have energy now so watch out J
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Is Alkaline Water Beneficial?

Water Is Water

Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney

Glass of WaterIt's bad enough that some people are paying a premium price for bottled water that isn't required to be any better than tap water, but the latest fads appear to be things like "alkaline" water and "ionized" water. And these "super" waters come with a really hefty price tag.
 
If you believed the hype behind these products, you would think that they are revolutionary advances that will cure all sorts of ills. But the truth is these enticing claims are completely bogus. They contradict the basic laws of chemistry and biochemistry.
 
More importantly, there are no good quality clinical studies showing that they work!

What Is Alkaline Water?

Let's start with alkaline water - but first a bit of background information.
 
Pure water has a pH of around 7, which is neutral. However, if the water is exposed to air for any length of time it picks up CO2 from the atmosphere. The CO2 dissolves in the water and is converted to carbonic acid making most sources of pure water slightly acidic.
 
On the other hand, if metal salts are dissolved in the water it generally becomes slightly alkaline.

Is Alkaline Water Beneficial?

The questions that we might ask are:
 
1) Does alkalinizing the body have any health benefits?
 
In the 1930s Otto Warburg, one of the founders of modern biochemistry,  showed that cancer cells were much more dependent on glucose (blood sugar) as an energy source than were most other cells in the body and that cancer cells metabolized glucose in a way that made the cancer cells very acidic.
 
That information languished for many years, but interest in the "Warburg Hypothesis" has been revived in recent years by studies showing that cancer cells can be selectively killed by limiting their source of glucose.
 
In theory, making the body more alkaline would also slow the growth of the cancer cells. There is some evidence to support that hypothesis, but the evidence is still relatively weak.
 
It is the same with the other proposed health benefits of alkalinizing the body. There is some evidence in the literature, but it is not yet convincing. As a scientist I'm keeping an open mind, but I'm not ready to "bet the farm" on it.
 
2) Can alkaline water alkalinize the body?
 
Flying PigsHere the answer is a clear cut NO! In fact, this hypothesis wins my “Flying Pig” award for the month!
 
The body has a very strong buffer system and some elaborate metabolic controls to maintain a near-constant neutral pH. More importantly, water is such a weak buffer that it has almost no effect on body pH!
 
If you really want to alkalinize your body you can do that by eating more of the alkaline foods (most fruits, including citrus fruits, and most vegetables, peas, beans, lentils, seeds & nuts) and less of the acidic foods (grains, especially refined grains, meat, especially red meat, fish, poultry and eggs).
 
I've seen some experts recommend 60% alkaline foods and 40% acidic foods. I can't vouch for the validity of that recommendation in terms of the benefits of alkalinizing the body, but there are lots of other good reasons to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and less red meat and refined carbohydrates.

Is Ionized Water Beneficial?

Ionized water is an even sillier concept from a chemical point of view.
 
It is very difficult to ionize pure water and the ions that you do create quickly recombine to give you pure water again without any change in pH or physical properties.
 
If you add sodium chloride (table salt) to the water you can get electrolysis that creates a slightly alkaline pH at one electrode and a slightly acidic pH at the other electrode.
 
However, as soon as you turn off the current, these pH changes rapidly disappear. Even if you were somehow able to capture some of the alkaline or acidic water remember that water alone has almost no effect on body pH.

Never Underestimate The Placebo Effect

But, what about all of those glowing testimonials that you have heard?
 
You need to remember that the placebo effect is near 50% when it comes to pain or a feeling of well being.
 
You can't repeal the laws of chemistry and biochemistry. Water is, after all, just water!
Good science trumps good testimonials any day.

The Bottom Line:

1)     Don’t waste your money on alkaline water or ionized water. Water is a very poor buffer and has almost no effect on the pH of our bodies.
 
2)     There may be some health benefits to keeping our bodies in a more alkaline state, but the best way to do that is to eat more alkaline foods and less acid foods (http://www.webmd.com/diet/alkaline-diets).
 
     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.
 

Dr. Steve Chaney

About The Author

Dr. Steve ChaneyDr. Chaney has a BS in Chemistry from Duke University and a PhD in Biochemistry from UCLA. He is Professor Emeritus from the University of North Carolina where he taught biochemistry and nutrition to medical and dental students for 40 years. Dr. Chaney won numerous teaching awards at UNC, including the Academy of Educators “Excellence in Teaching Lifetime Achievement Award”. Dr Chaney also ran an active cancer research program at UNC and published over 100 scientific articles and reviews in peer-reviewed scientific journals. In addition, he authored two chapters on nutrition in one of the leading biochemistry text books for medical students. 

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Help for 9 Year Old With Learning Disability


Director, Carmen Wainwright, RN shares this story:
Jessie is a 9 year old with a learning disability. She has trouble focusing and reading. Many tests have proven she is not Autistic, Mentally Retarded or Aspergers Syndrome. She is just a little slow. When she draws a stick person she may have the arms coming out of the head or legs from the torso in the wrong place. That is just the way she sees it in her little mind. Then Mighty Smart and Incredivites came along. Her mom ordered on the first day it was available. Jessie was pumped up on her shipment of special vitamins just for her. Then they arrived on May 13th. She loved the way they tasted. She started on them that day. May 25th she was watching a cartoon educational show on the platypus. They demonstrated how to draw the animal. After the show she told her mom she was going to draw a platypus. She drew it perfectly! Her mom was so happy she said this one was for the refrigerator. She never had been able to draw like this before! On May 26 Jessie was doing her reading. This is difficult for her. She was sounding out her words for her mom. Her focus seemed to be much better than usual. Then she came to the word "look" which she did not sound out. Mom noticed she had not and asked her why she had not sounded it out. She replied "that was one of my spelling words from yesterday". Jessie has not been capable of having this memory before. Mom said she got tears in her eyes at this point. She states that Jessie is just a different child since the vitamins. Mom anticipates Jessie will have a very improved reading capability by the beginning school year in August. This is just the beginning of the life of Jessie and all the other children in the world who desperately need Mighty Smarts and Incredivites!! Wishing you total wellness!  Phyllis Willkomm