Linda Pastor's Optimal Health Today!

Vitamin C

2012-03-17T13:39:00.000-07:00

Many people think vitamin C is only for cold prevention...WRONG!!

Yes, Vitamin C does help boost your immune system which makes you more
resistant to viruses & infections, & can also help reduce the length and severity of
scold if you do get sick. But that's just a start. It also helps prevent both heart disease AND cancer!

More ways Vitamin C helps you:

* Vitamin C protects against CANCER by shielding your DNA from free radical damage
* It works together with Vitamin E to prevent HEART DISEASE
* It protects sperm from FREE RADICAL damage, which is important to couples who are trying to conceive
* Vitamin C helps regenerate Vitamin E in your body, beefing up your antioxidant
"army"
* Vitamin C is like the fountain of youth for your SKIN. It's vital for the production of COLLAGEN & helps keep your skin youthful and supple
* It protects against CATARACTS, a leading cause of vision problems among the elderly
* Vitamin C is important for DIABETICS, whose cells may absorb less of it as
glucose is being absorbed

Wow! That's a pretty potent vitamin.

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A thankful client:

2012-03-17T13:35:00.000-07:00

Ms. Pastor:
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience of Shaklee products. After your explanation I now understand the importance of nutrition and what makes Shaklee superior to other vitamin companies.
After talking about some health concerns and beginning the Shaklee program you recommended I am happy to report my physician has reduced my blood pressure medication and after two years is reducing it again.
I feel as though I and truly a more healthy person and it all because of you!

Best regards,
Steve Hill, Jet Set Travel
Allen Park Michigan
1-313-382-1800

The Shaklee Difference

2012-03-17T13:31:00.000-07:00

How Well Do you Understand the Shaklee Difference?

Dear Shaklee Family,

Shaklee products - and the quality and science behind them - are unmatched in the industry. But how familiar are you with the many elements of the Shaklee Difference?

Even if you think you know what makes this company and our products stand apart from the rest, refresh your knowledge with this list of Ten Key Steps that we take to ensure that Shaklee supplements are the best in the marketplace:

1. Shaklee conducts over 100,000 tests annually to ensure the safety and efficacy of our products.

2. Each and every lot of Shaklee Products is 100% tested to ensure and guarantee that each and every ingredient that is part of our label claims is present in the appropriate amounts.

3. All ingredients in Shaklee products are qualified under the incredibly stringent Shaklee protocol, unique in the industry, which tests for up to 350 chemical contaminants, including pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, solvent residues, etc.

4. Our Shaklee Scientists create formulations so that the key active ingredients are included at clinically efficacious levels, often significantly higher than many companies in the market.

5. Each product is formulated with nutritional ingredients that have been extensively studied to confirm safety and efficacy. Our products do not follow "fads," but incorporate scientific and/or epidemiologic evidence of need and benefit.

6. Shaklee employs advanced delivery systems to enhance bioavailability - and these systems are tested to confirm their nutrient delivery advantages.

7. All ingredients must be acceptable from the standpoint of the Shaklee philosophy, as well as detailed scrutiny as to their safety. We do not simply accept the Certificate of Analysis that many other companies accept, but rather retest for contaminants to confirm the Certificate of Analysis is accurate.

8. Shaklee has an unwavering commitment to avoid the use of artificial flavors, sweeteners, and added preservatives. We use only non-genetically modified soy protein.

9. Shaklee developed many of the standards and protocols for manufacturing that are now referred to as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

10. Ongoing proof of our product performance is demonstrated by:

Over 100 scientific publications, 90-plus in peer-reviewed journals
The Landmark Study, the only study of its kind, which showed that people who took Shaklee supplements over a period of 20 years had markedly better health than both single-multivitamin and nonsupplement users
Shaklee products powering athletes to win 125 medals
Shaklee products fueling world explorers, 7 of Time-Life's "Greatest Adventures of All Time," and NASA Shuttle astronauts with a special rehydration product (called Astro-Ade)

Add to this list our accomplishments and awards in the area of environmental leadership and responsibility, and you will see why I am truly proud to be part of this company, where integrity, quality and social responsibility are our standards, and where making people and the planet healthier is our mission.

Shaklee is all about helping people take control of their future health by virtue of their choices today. My 16 years as a practicing family physician led me to believe even more strongly that prevention is where the future of medicine must go. Research confirms that nutrition, weight control, and wise supplementation can powerfully impact your vitality today and your health in the future, and I believe that we can redefine wellness in the coming years. Thank you for all that you are doing to share Shaklee products and the Shaklee Difference with so many. Together we are making a BIG difference in the health of the world!

Be well!
Dr Jamie McManus
Dr. Jamie McManus, MD, FAAFP
Chair of Medical Affairs, Health Sciences and Education for Shaklee Corporation

This message has been sent to all active Distributors, Associates and Business Leaders in the U.S.

New!

2011-08-28T03:59:00.000-07:00

NOW IS THE TIME TO BECOME A SHAKLEE MEMBER!!!

NOW OPEN TO ALL SHAKLEE MEMBERS: Our Member Referral Program. When a Member (someone who is NOT earning bonuses) refers someone who buys $25 or more in Shaklee products that Member gets $25 product credit automatically placed on their account to be used towards product purchases.

What does this mean for U??? A Member can refer an UNLIMITED amount of people who buy $25 or more and receive a $25 product credit for every referral. If a Member refers 3 people who purchase $25 or more in products, they will product credits of $75 on their account making products like Vitalizer basically FREE.

Trust Shaklee to provide the BEST nutritional supplements.
We are the #1 Natural Nutritional Company in the USA!
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VITALIZER™: Multi-Vitamin Multi-Mineral B-Complex Fish Oil Pack

2011-07-06T07:19:00.000-07:00

The Foundation for a Longer, Healthier Life*

Fifty years in the making, based on 12 Shaklee clinical studies, with 80 bio-optimized clinically proven nutrients, Vitalizer provides the best spectrum of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, anti-aging phytonutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, and probiotics.*

Now With More Vitamin D!
New higher levels are clinically supported for heart, immune and bone health.
Multi-Vitamin Multi-Mineral B-Complex Fish Oil Pack Vitalizer™
Vitalizer™ supports* • Supercharged vitality* • Enhanced immunity* • Stress management* • Antioxidant defense* • DNA protection* • Heart and brain health* • Bone and joint health* • Digestive health* • Healthy hair, nails, and skin*

Every Vitamin + Minerals Your Body Needs

New, higher levels of Vitamin D3, clinically supported for bone, heart and immune health
High potency for supercharged vitality*
Bio-optimized nutrients for optimum absorption
All eight highly potent B vitamins, including biotin

Most Powerful Antioxidant Spectrum*

Are You Getting Enough QUALITY Sleep?

2011-07-02T04:59:00.000-07:00

In the past 50 years our average sleep time has decreased from 9 hours to 6.5 hours a night.

If sleep were money–that’s a 30% pay cut.

How would you know if you are NOT getting enough sleep?

~Are you cranky or sleepy mid afternoon?
~Do you have unexplained aches & pains?
~Are you 10 pounds [or more] overweight?
~Do you have sugar cravings?

Lack of sleep INCREASES weight gain and appetite cravings.

Your solution? Shaklee’s Cal/Mag, CoreEnergy, Gentle Sleep Complex or Cinch’s Green Tea.

*Green tea has theanine a nutrient that gives a calm focus
*Valerian – gives daytime energy and restful evenings
*Cal/Mag – is a smooth muscle relaxer

If someone in your family does not get enough sleep, they need our Shaklee nutritional supplements.

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A-Z Issues -- N --Shaklee Nutritional Supplements, Essential For Good Health

2011-05-31T03:59:00.000-07:00

NERVE PROBLEMS:
1. B COMPLEX: makes a healthy nervous system; nourishes neuro-transmiters
2. LECITHIN and FISH OIL CAPSULES: insulates nerve bundles; improves brain circulation
3. STRESS RELIEF COMPLEX: detoxifies many neuro-toxins
4. CALCIUM/MAGNESIUM: nature’s calmer
5. OPTIFLORA: reduces toxin load
6. EXTRA SOY PROTEIN: gives additional amino acids for repair

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My 2011 CONTEST...

2011-05-28T11:31:00.000-07:00

My 2011 CONTEST... I have partnered w/Blossoms Florist, 7344 Allen Road, Allen Park 313-389-5900 to provide 1 lucky winner a month w/the Flower of the Month. Clients purchasing over $25 of Shaklee products will be entered to win a beautiful flower arrangement or plant. Deadline is the 28th of/month.
May's winner: Laura Fliss, owner of the Hair Connection. (313) 563-3505 * 20938 Van Born Rd * Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

Thanks Laura!

Shaklee Independent Distributor

2011-05-08T03:25:00.000-07:00

Need to save some $$ on your purchases AND make a profit helping others do the same?
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Meet some of my BNI Associates...

2011-05-01T09:35:00.000-07:00

Spending more time outdoors lately? Yard work giving you a backache? Talk to my BNI associate and Home Wellness Consultant Becky Bartel about how Nikken products can help. * Phone: (734) 283-5753

You'd never know it by today's weather, but the summer heat will be here before you know it. Are you ready? Is your air conditioner working correctly? Talk to my BNI associate, Hafez Attar from Attar Enterprises, Inc. * Phone: (313) 388-9000

For those who are getting something back on their income taxes this year and are thinking of getting a new television...talk to my BNI associate, Dave Babbage, Home Theater/Entertainment Systems expert: Babbage and Sons Premium Entertainment
Phone: (313) 386-3909

Yesterday I received my first graduation announcement and invitation to a party. If you have to plan a party for someone you love this summer, why not have it catered? My Catering Specialist is Allison Tyler – Famous Dave’s Catering * Phone: (734) 374-2700

Tired of Michigan's weather? About due for a vacation but not sure if you can afford one? Call Steve Hill – Jet Set Travel * Phone: (313) 382-1800. Steve can help you find a travel destination that fits your budget.

Kind of wet today. Hope the dampness and the rain stays outside, but if it doesn't and your drains act up, you need a plumber... I recommend you call Jared Hoffert – After Hours Plumbing. Phone: (313) 310-3345

You have probably already done your 2010 taxes, but if not, or you did not like what your results were, check out my BNI associate, Rob Bovitz – Bovitz CPA Certified Public Accountant:* Phone: (734) 671-5300

Need some Remodeling/Handyman Services. Is your roof leaking? Perhaps a child has moved back home and you're feeling a bit cramped? Call my BNI associate, Todd Chubb from Identity Contracting. Phone: (313) 300-4224

Do you have a child graduating this year? Would you like a UNIQUE invitation for that BIG party? My BNI associate [and team leader] Barbara Duran – from Team Duran in Send Out Cards, Greeting Card & Gift Service can help * Phone: (313) 300-1710

Need Web Design/Hosting for that new business? Call my BNI associate, Stacy Haynes Jr. from Zip Dot Solutions * Phone: (866) 675-3808

Thinking of moving? Tired of having your brother-in-law sleeping on your basement couch? Call my BNI associate, Tony Holguin from RE/MAX Classic * Phone: (734) 789-7460

Mother's Day is NEXT SUNDAY! Have you ordered your flowers? Call my BNI associate, Debbie Houston from Blossoms Florist for a beautiful bouquet or planter.
Phone: (313) 389-5900

Thinking about getting a better deal on your mortgage? Call our BNI mortgage specialist, Peter Zuk from -- Shore Mortgage where home loans are all he does. (734) 771-5913

Know a family of a veteran who needs some financial assistance? Let my BNI associate, Jim Malinowski – Attorney at Law, inform them about aid and attendance benefits for wartime veterans. Phone: (734) 495-9530

Tis the season for motorcycle accidents--did you know that if you have a motorcycle accident and a car is NOT involved, you may not have the coverage you think you have? Talk to my BNI associate, Property & Casualty Insurance, Mike Turgeon – Allstate * Phone: 313-381-4500

Business owners. My BNI associate, Ted Garrett from Postnet has the Printing/Signs/Promotional Products your business needs. He also has mailing lists. Call him @ (313) 441-6600

Worried about sun damaged skin or are you tired of your current hairdo? Visit my BNI associate, Laura Fliss @ The Hair Connection in Dearborn Hts. Phone: (313) 563-3505

Special Earth Day Healthy Home Kit:

2011-04-30T15:52:00.000-07:00

Congratulations:
YOU get to choose a very special selection of Get Clean® products that includes Basic H2 (16 oz), Two Spray Bottles, Get Clean Super Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, Get Clean Dish Wash Liquid Concentrate, Get Clean Fresh Laundry Concentrate (32 oz), and Shaklee Energy™. Only available at the time of sponsoring, Member Price $30. #59729

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NOTE: Join Shaklee Free with a $30 Order a $21.15 SAVINGS

April's Contest Winners are...

2011-04-28T16:53:00.000-07:00

MADALYN & DAVID MCCLARY, from Southfield.

They are April's WINNERS of my Shaklee monthly contest. They win a Flower of the Month gift from Blossom Florists @ 7344 Allen Road in Allen Park: (313) 389-5900

CONGRATULATIONS to the McClarys...long-time Shaklee clients.

Thanks to everyone who purchased Shaklee this month. A new contests starts in the morning.

Blessings,
Linda

State University of New York (SUNY) Breaking News

2011-04-18T05:53:00.000-07:00

From Dr. Jamie McManus and Les Wong. Announced Wednesday in the Shaklee Health Sciences call.

A Shaklee study showing that a resveratrol and muscadine polyphenol-based supplement (Vivix) suppresses the oxidative and inflammatory stress response to eating a high fat, high carbohydrate fast food meal -- has now been published in a peer-review journal.

The supplement was specifically shown to stimulate the activity of a key regulator of the body's antioxidant defense system, Nrf-2, and induce the expression of related antioxidant genes.

This is the proof we've all been waiting for!

This is huge news --- because inflammation is now proving to be the underlying cause of many of our most prevalent diseases...

http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/jc.2010-1812v1

A Resveratrol and Polyphenol Preparation Suppresses Oxidative and Inflammatory Stress Response to a High-Fat, High-Carbohydrate Meal.

Background: High-fat, high-carbohydrate (HFHC) meals are known to induce oxidative and inflammatory stress, an increase in plasma endotoxin concentrations, and an increase in the expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling-3 (SOCS-3).

http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/jc.2010-1812v1

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[Linda & John Pastor are Independent Representatives of Shaklee International]

A-Z Issues -- M --Shaklee Nutritional Supplements, Essential For Good Health

2011-04-10T04:00:00.000-07:00

MEMORY IMPROVEMENT: (investigate estrogen dominance)
1. LECITHIN CAPSULES: improves brain circulation; nourishes brain cells
2. B COMPLEX: nourishes neuro-transmitters
3. GINKGO BILOBA (Shaklee MENTAL ACUTIY): improves oxygen/hormones/nutrient availability to the brain
4. HERBAL LAXATIVE: detoxifies body toxins
5. LIVER DTX: reduce toxin load
6. OPTIFLORA: reduce toxin load, maintains a healthy balance of intestinal microflora
7. CoQHEART: energize every cell
8. ALFALFA: mineral smorgasbord
9. CorENERGY (Ginseng/Cordeceps): Increase oxygen availability to cells

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How's YOUR Liver?

2011-03-12T05:51:00.000-08:00

Known as a staple in the Indian diet, turmeric and its powerful derivative compound curcumin have rapidly gained attention as a potent antioxidant compound that is used to prevent and treat many forms of cancer.
Use this daily, and trust Shaklee to provide you with a nutritional supplement that contains this herb.
Liver DTX: A unique Shaklee combination, this formula contains milk thistle seed extract, which is shown in research to support the body’s normal ability to make proteins that help regenerate liver cells; reishi mushroom and Schizandra chinensis, which have antioxidant properties; and dandelion, turmeric, and artichoke to help maintain bile flow.*
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Shaklee Videos: Earth Day: Dan Esty

2011-03-12T05:50:00.000-08:00

Check it out--Earth Day!
Shaklee Videos: Earth Day: Dan Esty

My 2011 CONTEST...

2011-01-28T10:02:00.000-08:00

To reward my Shaklee clients, I have partnered w/Blossoms Florist, 7344 Allen Road, Allen Park 313-389-5900 to provide one lucky winner a month with the Flower of the Month.

All clients purchasing over $25 of Shaklee nutritional supplements will be entered to win a beautiful flower arrangement or plant.

Deadline is the 28th of each month.

January's winner is... JARED HOFFERT from After Hours Plumbing - 734 250 0730

Blessings and thanks,
Linda

A-Z Issues -- I --Shaklee Nutritional Supplements, Essential For Good Health

2011-01-28T09:15:00.001-08:00

INSOMNIA: (investigate estrogen dominance AND/OR hypoglycemia)
1. LECITHIN: assist neuro-transmitter production in brain
2. CALCIUM/MAGNESIUM: nature’s tranquilizers; muscle relaxant
3. STRESS RELIEF COMPLEX
4. Gentle Sleep Complex w/VALERIAN: a natural means of promoting restful sleep & restores relaxed state to central nervous system
5. VITAMIN C: deals with stress response-calms nerves
6. OPTIFLORA: displaces many neuro-toxins
7. Vita-Lea® without Iron Formula: promotes overall health and wellness and supports long-term colon, heart, and eye health, and strengthens the immune system

These quality supplements can be found at: http://profitandprosperity.myshaklee.comA

A-Z Issues -- H --Shaklee Nutritional Supplements, Essential For Good Health

2011-01-28T09:12:00.001-08:00

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: (drink adequate water for kidney health)

1. OMEGAGUARD: reduces work demand on your heart; increases HDL; improves liver metabolism of fats; increase flow rate in small blood vessels
2. CO-QHEART: regulates circulatory system
3. GARLIC: will dilate small blood vessels; prevents clotting; dissolves fatty deposits
4. OPTIFLORA: provides dietary support for the normal, healthy balance of intestinal microflora, promotes colon health by supporting the growth of healthy microflora naturally found in the colon
5. HERB-LAX: provides from proper elimination of fats before they are reabsorbed
6. LECITHIN: emulsifies blood fats, improves liver function; lower blood pressure
7. ALFALFA: strengthens the kidneys which make a hormone that regulates blood pressure; natural diuretic
8. OSTEOMATRIX: a deficiency in calcium has been linked to high blood pressure
9. VITAMIN E + SELENIUM: improves heart function; vassal dilator

These quality supplements can be found at: http://profitandprosperity.myshaklee.com

Speaking At Business Network International [Taylor]

2011-01-28T08:56:00.000-08:00

Next Thursday, February 3, I am speaking to my BNI chapter about the Benefits of Nutrition vs Drugs.
If you would like to come listen and learn, you can be my guest.
We meet at 7am, at Leon's Restaurant - 8787 Telegraph, in Taylor...just north of Wick Rd, next to the U-Haul Storage.
RSVP-734-282-0493
Bring YOUR business cards to share with the other members.
Linda

A-Z -- G -- Shaklee Nutritional Supplements, Essential For Good Health

2011-01-15T08:01:00.000-08:00

GOUT:

ALFALFA: produces alkaline reaction in the blood; an excellent source of potassium
VITA C: lowers serum uric acid
Liver DTX: reduces toxin load
B COMPLEX: is essential for improved metabolism
HERB-LAX: will reduce toxin load
ZINC: critical for protein metabolism & tissue repair
VITAMIN E + SELENIUM: improves circulation & neutralizes free radicals

These quality supplements can be found at: http://profitandprosperity.myshaklee.com

Antacids...do they work?

2010-11-27T08:45:00.000-08:00

ANTACIDS
by, Dr. Schuyler Lininger, Jr.

If you’ve been to your doctor recently, you may have been surprised to hear him recommend a calcium supplement. Doctors in the past have not been known for their willingness to recommend many vitamins or minerals to their patients. The reason for the prescription is simple: osteoporosis (or loss of bone calcium) is an American epidemic.

Fortunately, then, doctors are recommending calcium supplements; unfortunately, many of them are recommending antacids as the source of calcium. Why is this? The reason is antacids use calcium as one of the main alkalizing agents. If you are one of the many people following the advice of getting your supplemental calcium with an antacid, here is what your antacid tablet may contain besides calcium:

SODIUM (up to 53 mg., used in many - but not all - antacids, not good for you if you have high blood pressure).

MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE and DIHYDROXYALUMINUM (aluminum compounds that most nutritional doctors believe may be harmful).

METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN AND POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (three widely used food preservatives).

MINERAL OIL (can coat the digestive tract and impair the absorption of nutrients like Vitamin D.

TALC (probably better used as a powder than as a food).

FLAVORING (not usually defined, which means flavoring can be made up of synthetic chemical compounds).

SUCROSE (plain old table sugar, not good for you if you have either diabetes or hypoglycemia).

CORN STARCH and CORN SYRUP (not good for you if you are allergic to corn products).

FD&C RED #3 (not good for you if you are chemically sensitive - probably not good for you even if you aren't chemically sensitive.

The ingredients listed above are in many of the antacids available in grocery and drug stores. You won't find these products in your health food store because of the variety of nonfood chemicals that accompany the calcium.

But even if you were able to find a chemical-free antacid, would it then be a good source of supplemental calcium as many doctors suggest? My answer would be “no”" and here’s why:

The calcium carbonate contained in antacid tablets ranges from 317 mg 500 mg. per is the mg. per tablet. Unfortunately, calcium carbonate is only 40% calcium; the other 60% is the carbonate carrier. So the actual calcium content ranges from 127 mg. to 200 per tablet.

The conservative adult recommended allowance for calcium is 1,000 mg. If you want to get the RDA for calcium using antacids, you need to take between 5 and 8 tablets a day. Since the per tablet cost of antacids in 100 count jars is about 25 cents, your daily cost of taking 5-8 tablets ranges from $1.25 to $2.00. The cost of a 1,000 mg. calcium supplements in your health food store is only 12-14cents per day. It doesn’t look as if supplements in your health food store are overpriced after all, does it?

For the sake of argument, let’s imagine an antacid that contained no harmful chemicals and that wasn’t overpriced as a calcium supplement. If such antacid existed, would that be a good source of supplemental calcium? Unfortunately, the answer would still have to be “no” - and here’s why.

Aluminum compounds have received a great deal of publicity in recent years due to the association of aluminum in the brain and Alzheimer’s disease. It has been proven the aluminum in antacids is absorbed from the intestine. Furthermore, aluminum containing antacids have been shown to interfere with normal mineral metabolism.

Observations have linked prolonged aluminum-containing antacid use with severe bone pain and fractures. In fact, some doctors have gone so far as to suggest such antacids cause bone-loss and their use should be considered one of the causative factors whenever there is bone disease of unknown origin. These conclusions are certainly at odds with those who recommended antacids as a calcium supplement!

A key factor in protein digestion and some mineral absorption (including calcium absorption) is an adequate supply of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach.

Since the function of antacid tablets is to reduce stomach acidity, antacids will reduce stomach acidity. Antacids will reduce rather than increase, calcium absorption. This fact alone should concern you, but if it doesn’t, remember why people often need to spell “relief” from acid stomach in the first place.

Stomach acid is very strong, it is strong enough to dissolve metal. One of my favorite stories demonstrating the strength of HCl involves a schizophrenic who swallowed a razor blade wrapped inside some bread (mentally ill people often swallow foreign objects). After eight days, an endoscopy was performed to remove the razor blade. Only corroded and crumbling fragments were recovered; the HCl had eaten completely through the razor blade.

Frequently when stomach HCl is in short supply, the symptom is heartburn. With low HCl, people usually cannot tolerate fried or spicy foods. Some cannot even handle eggs, butter, milk, meat or cheese. These are the same symptoms that antacids are prescribed for. Other symptoms include a feeling of fullness after eating, belching, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence (gas). Why does HCl cause such symptoms and why do antacids relieve the symptoms?

If HCl is low, the stomach holds the food longer. (This is why one symptom of low HCl is a feeling of fullness after a meal.) Whatever HCl is present mixes in with the food. The stomach churns and instead of emptying its contents into the small intestine, some food regurgitates into the esophagus. Since the throat is not protected against acid with the same mucosal barrier of the
stomach, the throat gets burned. This burning is called “heartburn.” By treating this heartburn with antacids, the burning stops - but all the problems documented above can occur.

It makes you wonder, doesn’t it? If antacids aren’t good as a calcium supplement and they aren’t good for heartburn - what are they good for?

x x x x x x x x
Less Gas, Better Nutrient Absorption*
Good news for you. Even better news for your family and friends. EZ-Gest uses five different plant-based enzymes to optimize digestion of all the foods you eat: dairy products, gas-causing vegetables, proteins, starchy carbohydrates, and fats. While others use animal-based enzymes, Shaklee EZ-Gest uses multi-action, plant-based enzymes so you're less bloated and gassy, and your body is better able to absorb the nutrients in your food.*
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For Calcium:
Chewable Cal Mag Plus
Now with more vitamin D - 600 IU!

Chewable Cal Mag Plus provides 1,000 mg of elemental calcium to help build bones and optimize peak bone mass, maintain bone density, and slow bone breakdown, reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life.** And its chewable, tasty berry formula makes it easy to add this unique combination of nutrients and trace elements to your daily regimen. For those with a preference, this formula does not contain vitamin K.

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The Truth about Soy and Breast Cancer

2010-11-27T08:28:00.000-08:00

The truth about Soy and Breast Cancer

Soy is a phytoestrogen and decreases cancer stimulation
1.fills bloodstream with phytoestrogens that are much weaker than the body’s own homemade estrogen (1/1000th in strength)
2.binds to receptor sites on the cells where steroid estrogen would normally bind
3.phytoestrogens block steroid estrogens from binding – antagonists
a.also protective
4.prevents strong stimulation of cancer cells
a.own estrogen feeds breast cancer in some cases
b.your body is going to continue to produce estrogen
5.less stimulus would also slog down growth of cancer cells
6.soy builds the immune system

What to look for in a soy protein:
1.organically grown
2.water processed – not alcholol processed
3.all 9 amino acids are present in product
4.low heat used – heating destroys amino acids
5.anti-thyroid and anti-growth substances removed
6.calcium is added – when remove oil from soy the product becomes acidic – you want it neutral and calcium does that

Shaklee Energizing Soy Protein meets all these criteria

This information is provided to you by Laurie Schoeck RN
and is not intended to treat, diagnose or replace the
care of a medical practitioner.

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Fish Oil FIghts Colon Cancer

2010-11-27T07:47:00.000-08:00

Fish Oil Compound Fights Colon Cancer
May 25, 1999

ORLANDO (Reuters Health) -- The omega-3-fatty acids found in some fish oils
appear to inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in laboratory studies,
researchers report.

"The growth inhibitory effect was most prominent in rapidly proliferating
(cancer) cells," according to graduate student Angela Jordan and colleagues
at J.W. Goethe University, in Frankfurt, Germany. Jordan presented the
findings at the recent Digestive Disease Week conference of digestive tract
specialists, held in Orlando.

In an interview with Reuters Health, the researcher explained that
omega-3-fatty acids, the main active ingredient in fish oil supplements, have
already shown anticancer potential in malignancies of the breast, pancreas,
and prostate.

In their latest study, the German team introduced two types of human cancer
cells (Caco-2 and COLO-320) to an omega-3-fatty acid emulsion under
laboratory conditions.

According to Jordan, "the omega-3-fatty acids inhibit(ed) the growth of colon
cancer cells." They seemed especially effective against COLO-320, the most
aggressive of the two cancer cell lines, halting all growth within 72 hours
of exposure to the compound. This inhibitory effect appeared to stem from
"both growth arrest and apoptosis (death of cells)," the authors explain.

If further study confirms these findings, Jordan explained that the emulsion
used in the study may be used as a potential secondary treatment for cancer
patients, delivered as an added ingredient in their IV therapy. She also
believes that daily fish oil supplementation may prove to be beneficial in
healthy individuals who hope to reduce their risks for cancer.

Copyright 1999 Reuters Limited.

Healthy News Worth Shouting About!

2010-11-13T05:07:00.000-08:00

Healthy News Worth Shouting About!
[Here is a truly remarkable story from Nedra Sahr. M.S., C.N.S. about Ruth Barnes. Many thanks to Nedra for her Shaklee leadership and extensive knowledge!]

Ruth Barnes, our dear friend, got a quadruple genetic whammy from her parents and grandparents. Her father died of a heart attack at age 60, and her mother struggled with angina all her adult life. Ruth never knew any grandparents- they all died young of heart disease. Ruth was aware of her genetic risk and has pursued a healthy diet and Shaklee supplement program for years.

Her cardiologists have told her that her pro-active strategies have definitely kept her alive. Four years ago, she had to have 4 stents put in 2 arteries after a triple-by-pass did not work as well as they had hoped. Even after this, Ruth’s ejection fraction measure- the measure of blood pumped out of the ventricles with each heart beat was in the 35% range. Healthy levels are 55-75%. She increased her Omega Guard from 6 to 12 per day. Many of you would say, “Isn’t that dangerous- isn’t she over-dosing”?

Quite the opposite…Her ejection fraction measurement in July of this year was 76%. Her cardiologist was truly impressed and very supportive of her supplement routine.

Ruth gave him even more reason to be impressed this week when she had her cholesterol levels checked. She has been on Cholesterol Reduction Complex since late August. Her LDL cholesterol levels dropped a whopping 14.9% with a 15% increase in the HDL’s. Her cardiologist felt that her HDL increase was the most impressive. He said, “I haven’t seen anyone increase their HDL levels to this degree…ever.” Remember the main function of HDL’s are to soak up excess cholesterol from the walls of the blood vessels and transport them to the liver where they are broken down and then moved to the intestines where they are bound with bile and removed from the body. There is a corollary function of Cholesterol Reduction Complex- it has to do with the LDL cholesterol. Ruth’s LDL levels dropped because the sterols and stanols in the Cholesterol Reduction Complex keep the cholesterol in the intestines so they are bound with bile from the liver and removed from the body. Ruth is so excited she said she’d like to go out on the street and shout the good news. Perhaps we can help!

Do you know someone who has high levels of cholesterol? Would you be willing to speak with them? Whether they are not taking any medications or they are on cholesterol medications, they simply take 2 CR Complex with two meals each day. Then get their results checked in 3 months. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they could work with their doctor to reduce their medications after lowering their cholesterol levels? And wouldn’t you feel good knowing you helped someone to better health?

Nedra’s note: Could Ruth have gotten these results with supplements from the drug store or big box store? I think not. Remember the article in our July newsletter that told of an environmental agency suing ten distributors of Omega-3 fish oils because their labels said pure and safe while the contents of the fish oil capsules showed high levels of PCB’s? I’m certain there are other supplement companies who are advertising cholesterol lowering medications as well. Are they safe?

There are supplement companies and then there is Shaklee…350 tests on every new raw ingredient—over 80,000 quality tests a year on our supplements. Who else does this? Check out the Brand X company the next time you consider switching brands. Call the company and ask how many tests their company does on the raw ingredients for their supplements. Then ask if they test during manufacture and again after the product is complete. The company reps may well tell you that is excessive testing. My answer is- it’s not excessive…It’s the Shaklee way of keeping us safe.