7 Discoveries Brain Researchers Say Can "Significantly" Increase A Child's Ability to Learn
Last month, I remember saying something like, “Summer ain’t over yet!”
Well . . .now it is. As a teacher, I have a certain sense about these things--an almost migratory instinct to return to school, drink strong coffee, and prepare for classes.
Which got me to thinking about a 3 credit graduate course I took last summer designed to “. . .introduce educators to links between brain research and success in the classroom.” It was a great class, and I learned a lot. Nutrition, as it turns out, is a powerful predictor of learning.
Consider the following, from Teaching With the Brain in Mind, by Eric Jensen:
“In the past decade or two, compelling studies have shown the clear effect of better nutrition. In fact, the long-term impact of nutritional supplements (given to children from birth to age 7) is significant. Not only did children who received supplements score higher in quantitative thought and expression, reading, and vocabulary 10 years later, but also, when researchers followed up with these children between the ages of 11 and 26, they had improved socioeconomic status compared to the control group. Research strongly indicates that improved nutrition leads to improved cognition.”
Jensen goes on to say that nutrition is an area where we can easily make a positive difference. Like saving money for retirement, a good early investment will have a positive and lasting effect throughout a child’s life. Talk about paying dividends!
“The foods we serve,” Jensen says, “are not just feeding a child’s daily energy requirements, they are shaping the child’s brain.
Researchers suggest the following for parents who want to give their children every opportunity to learn:
1. Sufficient protein is absolutely essential in the early years because, aside from water, the growing body is made of more protein than any other substance.
2. Minerals and trace elements, including iron, zinc, and selenium are essential to ensure proper mood regulation, reduce fatigue, and improve concentration.
3. Vitamins A, B, C and E are essential for brain maintenance, protective effects, vision, strength, and memory.
4. Essential fatty acids (EFA’s), especially omega 3 and 6 play an integral role in cell membrane function and the development of the brain and eyes.
5. To work fast, brain cells need a fatty coating called myelin. Deficiencies in protein, iron and selenium impair mylelination of axons, which reduces mental efficiency.
6. Although food sources (such as leafy green vegetables, salmon, nuts, and fresh fruits) are the best way to get the vitamins and minerals that support optimal brain function and development, supplements can help to make up for a diet that is lacking.
7. Hydration is important to the brain’s normal development and function. Water should be available throughout the day.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Fun and Easy Snacks and Recipes for Kids
Great for the Snack Bag, After School, and that "Hurry Up and Get Out the Door Breakfast"
Mr. Wondra’s Breakfast Shake
Not long after the start of each school year, my 1st period students start asking me, “Mr. Wondra, what is that you’re drinking every morning?”
I tell them it’s my breakfast. It’s like Rocket Fuel, it gives me a ton of energy for the morning. And basically that is the truth.
But what’s really in it, is about 20 ounces of rice milk, 4 tablespoons of Energizing Soy Protein and 2 tablespoons of Meal Shake. It’s a simple, quick, cheap, portable and nutritious breakfast. And I drink one every morning. Often that’s all I need.
But I’m not the only one in our family that’s hooked on that shake. Both of our girls (ages 3 and 8) get a variation (less than 20 oz) of the same drink every morning. And often they ask for more throughout the day. It’s that good.
So here is a little more information about those ingredients and some other recipes you can whip up that you (and your kids) will love.
Energizing Soy Protein: Protein is essential for growth and repair of cells. In addition, Energizing Soy Protein stabilizes blood sugar (a critical nutrient for the brain) for up to three hours--an excellent breakfast and/or refreshing after-school snack. Low in fat, high in complete protein, and 5 essential B vitamins.
Meal Shake (Vanilla or Bavarian Cocoa): Each serving provides at least 1/3 of the U.S. DV for essential vitamins, minerals and protein, plus trace minerals and three grams of dietary fiber. With only 230 calories when mixed with low-fat milk, it’s a delicious, convenient food that can become an important alternative to other ‘fast’ foods or snacks that are often loaded with sugar, fat and sodium.
Shaklee Multi-Munch (Protein and Energy Bar): Nutritionists today stress that each snack should be evaluated as part of the daily nutrition intake. As such, they argue the ideal snack should provide a wholesome source of needed nutrition along with plenty of good food flavor for appetite satisfactionMulti-Munch provides a serious nutritional contribution of 15 grams of protein, four grams of fiber and 21 essential vitamins and minerals—all this in 200 delicious calories. Compare that to your typical bag of chips, fruit roll-up, or candy bar.
Recipes
Double Chocolate Shake
2 tbsp Cocoa Energizing Soy Protein
2 tbsp Bavarian Cocoa Meal Shake
1 cup milk (soy, rice, or 2%)
½ cup of ice
½ a frozen banana
Combine and pulse in blender until frothy
Protein Candy
1 cup Instant Protein (or Energizing Soy)
1 cup honey
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup granola
Form into balls and roll in nuts or Fiber Crunch
Peanut Butter Fudge
Warm in a saucepan:
16 oz crunchy peanut butter
8 oz honey
Add:
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup Instant Protein (or Vanilla Energizing Soy)
1 cup granola
several handfuls of Lachoy Chinese Noodles
Spread in square pan. Slice and refrigerate.
Aloha Pops
8 oz plain yogurt
8 oz crushed pineapple
3 heaping tbsp French Vanilla Meal Shake
Blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until firm. Makes 6 pops
Mr. Wondra’s Breakfast Shake
Not long after the start of each school year, my 1st period students start asking me, “Mr. Wondra, what is that you’re drinking every morning?”
I tell them it’s my breakfast. It’s like Rocket Fuel, it gives me a ton of energy for the morning. And basically that is the truth.
But what’s really in it, is about 20 ounces of rice milk, 4 tablespoons of Energizing Soy Protein and 2 tablespoons of Meal Shake. It’s a simple, quick, cheap, portable and nutritious breakfast. And I drink one every morning. Often that’s all I need.
But I’m not the only one in our family that’s hooked on that shake. Both of our girls (ages 3 and 8) get a variation (less than 20 oz) of the same drink every morning. And often they ask for more throughout the day. It’s that good.
So here is a little more information about those ingredients and some other recipes you can whip up that you (and your kids) will love.
Energizing Soy Protein: Protein is essential for growth and repair of cells. In addition, Energizing Soy Protein stabilizes blood sugar (a critical nutrient for the brain) for up to three hours--an excellent breakfast and/or refreshing after-school snack. Low in fat, high in complete protein, and 5 essential B vitamins.
Meal Shake (Vanilla or Bavarian Cocoa): Each serving provides at least 1/3 of the U.S. DV for essential vitamins, minerals and protein, plus trace minerals and three grams of dietary fiber. With only 230 calories when mixed with low-fat milk, it’s a delicious, convenient food that can become an important alternative to other ‘fast’ foods or snacks that are often loaded with sugar, fat and sodium.
Shaklee Multi-Munch (Protein and Energy Bar): Nutritionists today stress that each snack should be evaluated as part of the daily nutrition intake. As such, they argue the ideal snack should provide a wholesome source of needed nutrition along with plenty of good food flavor for appetite satisfactionMulti-Munch provides a serious nutritional contribution of 15 grams of protein, four grams of fiber and 21 essential vitamins and minerals—all this in 200 delicious calories. Compare that to your typical bag of chips, fruit roll-up, or candy bar.
Recipes
Double Chocolate Shake
2 tbsp Bavarian Cocoa Meal Shake
1 cup milk (soy, rice, or 2%)
½ cup of ice
½ a frozen banana
Combine and pulse in blender until frothy
Protein Candy
1 cup Instant Protein (or Energizing Soy)
1 cup honey
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup granola
Form into balls and roll in nuts or Fiber Crunch
Peanut Butter Fudge
Warm in a saucepan:
16 oz crunchy peanut butter
8 oz honey
Add:
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup Instant Protein (or Vanilla Energizing Soy)
1 cup granola
several handfuls of Lachoy Chinese Noodles
Spread in square pan. Slice and refrigerate.
Aloha Pops
8 oz plain yogurt
8 oz crushed pineapple
3 heaping tbsp French Vanilla Meal Shake
Blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until firm. Makes 6 pops
But I Don't Want to Take Supplements. I Eat Well Enough!
You might find the above headline odd in a Shaklee blog, but according to Charlene Day, a Registered Dietary Consultant and Christine Gaber, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, some people might not benefit much from nutritional supplements.
Day (who has also written and published titles such as The Immune System Handbook: Your Owners Manual, The Ideal Basic Diet, and more) and Gaber have teamed up to write Why Do I Feel This Way: Self-Help Solutions For Your Symptoms.
In it they congratulate those who are providing the necessities of life without supplements and outline 19 things you must do to avoid needing supplements.
“You don’t want to take supplements and that’s fine,” they say. “As long as:
Day (who has also written and published titles such as The Immune System Handbook: Your Owners Manual, The Ideal Basic Diet, and more) and Gaber have teamed up to write Why Do I Feel This Way: Self-Help Solutions For Your Symptoms.
In it they congratulate those who are providing the necessities of life without supplements and outline 19 things you must do to avoid needing supplements.
“You don’t want to take supplements and that’s fine,” they say. “As long as:
- You provide adequate high quality protein (containing all 9 essential amino acids) daily
- You drink 6-8 cups of purified water every day
- You eat a minimum of 10-12 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every day
- At least 50% of your entire diet is raw foods
- You eat only certified organic foods all the time
- You DO NOT eat any processed, refined, pre-packaged, instant, etc. foods
- You stay away from all sugary foods and junk foods
- You stay away from white flour products (breads, pastas, bagels, etc.)You stay away from ‘fast’ foods (burgers, fries, pizza, etc.)
- You stay away from all foods and oils containing hydrogenated &/or trans fats
- You do not consume caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, medications, etc.
- You have at least 2 bowel movements every day
- You exercise every day
- You do not put any chemicals/toxins into your body (foods or drinks containing pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics, flavorings, colorings, preservatives)
- You do not put any chemicals/toxins onto your body (cosmetics, personal care products, chlorine from bath water, pools or hot tubs, laundry and cleaning product residues, ect.)
- You do not breath in any chemicals/toxins (outdoor pollution, indoor pollution from toxic cleaning or personal care products, off-gassing of carpets, paints, construction materials, etc.)
- You have a healthy family history
- You do not suffer from any conditions, illness or health challenges
- You live a relaxed, stress-free, positive, happy life.”
By The Numbers
Did you know that for less than the cost of a Pepsi, your child can have the two most effective children’s nutritional supplements available today?
- The world’s most comprehensive, tooth-friendly multivitamin and mineral supplement. Shaklee’s Vita Lea Ocean Wonders provides 23 essential nutrients, including 100% of the B vitamins, trace minerals, vitamin K and much more.
- Shaklee Energizing Soy Protein contains 14 grams of soy protein, all 9 essential amino acids, stabilizes blood sugar, and increases energy without a “sugar high.
When paired together, Ocean Wonders and Energizing Soy Protein provide your children with an inexpensive yet powerful foundation for a strong body and a sharp mind.
Did You Know?
- All Shaklee products are 100% guaranteed—even if you use the product up.
- Shaklee’s founding principles, guiding everything they do: “In Harmony With Nature” and “The Golden Rule”.
- The active ingredients in Shaklee products are scientifically proven effective and safe.
- Things Shaklee tests ingredients for: the presence of herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
- Number of laboratory and quality assurance tests Shaklee performs on their products and ingredients each year: 83,000
- Dollars Shaklee has invested in product research and development, clinical research and clinical trials: over $250 million.
- People and teams that have benefited from Shaklee products: Jacques Cousteau, the first American Ascent of Mt. Everest without oxygen, Space Shuttle Astronauts, over 30 Olympic medal winners, and more.
- Number of active Shaklee members: Over 750,000
- Number of patents and patents-pending Shaklee owns: 45
- Years Shaklee has been developing and manufacturing nutritional supplements: 50
- Number of American supplement companies doing business longer than Shaklee: 0
When Dust is a Good Thing
As many of you know, I (Christopher) teach Middle School Language here in St. Croix Falls.
Summer is the time when all the rooms get a thorough cleaning.
A cleaning crew comes in and takes everything (and I mean everything) out of the rooms. It all gets wiped down, carpets and walls are washed—the whole bit.
The other day I remembered that I left my precious Air Source in the room. Since I brought it to school, I’ve gotten fewer colds, and I often get positive comments on the smell.
Anyway I ran into one of the women who cleaned my room. She commented that mine was by far the dustiest room to clean. She said that they wiped up at least twice to 3x as much dust as in other rooms. It was amazing. With all that dust, she questioned the effectiveness of my air purifier.
I tried to explain how the Air Source gets dust to fall out of the air.
I’m not sure I convinced her. I’m just glad somebody was wiping up the dust that I would have been breathing in all year--if it wasn’t for my Air Source.
Summer is the time when all the rooms get a thorough cleaning.
A cleaning crew comes in and takes everything (and I mean everything) out of the rooms. It all gets wiped down, carpets and walls are washed—the whole bit.
The other day I remembered that I left my precious Air Source in the room. Since I brought it to school, I’ve gotten fewer colds, and I often get positive comments on the smell.
Anyway I ran into one of the women who cleaned my room. She commented that mine was by far the dustiest room to clean. She said that they wiped up at least twice to 3x as much dust as in other rooms. It was amazing. With all that dust, she questioned the effectiveness of my air purifier.
I tried to explain how the Air Source gets dust to fall out of the air.
I’m not sure I convinced her. I’m just glad somebody was wiping up the dust that I would have been breathing in all year--if it wasn’t for my Air Source.
Quick Tip of the Month
Next time a light bulb burns out in your home, replace it with a “swirl” or “compact florescent” bulb. They are as bright or brighter than regular bulbs, but 1 bulb is guaranteed to last 5 years. You can pick up a 3-pack at Wal Mart for $7.58.
Not only will you save money buying less bulbs over time (by an 8:1 ratio), a “swirl” replacement for a 60 watt bulb only uses 13 watts. So GE says you will also save $38 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.
Not only will you save money buying less bulbs over time (by an 8:1 ratio), a “swirl” replacement for a 60 watt bulb only uses 13 watts. So GE says you will also save $38 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.
A Tale of Pain and Suffering and (again) How Shaklee Provided Relief
Knee Pain
Although she’s not training for a marathon herself, Lisa has been running with Barb (see member of the month) since they met at Snap Fitness this winter. Barb has more experience (running, Lisa’s got her in years), but they enjoy each other’s company and having a training “buddy” helps to keep each accountable.
So when Lisa’s knee hurt during a scheduled 10 mile run, it slowed Barb down too. The pain intensified and Lisa had to stop running. Often it hurt just to stand on it and even walking at times was very painful. Of course Lisa tried everything in her Shaklee arsenal. She tried ice, heat, nothing seemed to help much. So, finally, begrudgingly, she saw a Dr. and scheduled an MRI. But not before she did one more thing.
She tried Shaklee’s Pain Relief Complex—and almost immediately she felt better. She started running again. Then on a warm Saturday morning, July 15, she ran a scheduled 12 miles with no pain. Up hills, down hills. No pain.
The MRI came back the next Monday showing some mild arthritis that inflames when she hits an incline or a decline, due to where the arthritis is and how the knee joint moves differently when her muscles adjust to hills. The Pain Relief Complex takes care of the inflammation—thus eliminating the pain.
So now she’s back on track—avoiding hills for now—but feeling no pain.
Although she’s not training for a marathon herself, Lisa has been running with Barb (see member of the month) since they met at Snap Fitness this winter. Barb has more experience (running, Lisa’s got her in years), but they enjoy each other’s company and having a training “buddy” helps to keep each accountable.
So when Lisa’s knee hurt during a scheduled 10 mile run, it slowed Barb down too. The pain intensified and Lisa had to stop running. Often it hurt just to stand on it and even walking at times was very painful. Of course Lisa tried everything in her Shaklee arsenal. She tried ice, heat, nothing seemed to help much. So, finally, begrudgingly, she saw a Dr. and scheduled an MRI. But not before she did one more thing.
She tried Shaklee’s Pain Relief Complex—and almost immediately she felt better. She started running again. Then on a warm Saturday morning, July 15, she ran a scheduled 12 miles with no pain. Up hills, down hills. No pain.
The MRI came back the next Monday showing some mild arthritis that inflames when she hits an incline or a decline, due to where the arthritis is and how the knee joint moves differently when her muscles adjust to hills. The Pain Relief Complex takes care of the inflammation—thus eliminating the pain.
So now she’s back on track—avoiding hills for now—but feeling no pain.
The Fact of the Matter Is . . .
You’re never quite sure until you actually try something, are you? There are a lot of companies, business philosophies, and a lot of different products out there on the market today. And it’s up to you to sort through it all and get the best value.
The bottom line for Lisa and me, the reason we share these products and all this information with you, the reason we stake our reputation in our community, and with our friends and colleagues is that deep in our core, we trust Shaklee’s products.
We trust they will work. We are sure you will be more than satisfied. If you’re not, you get your money back—all of it (yes, even if you use all of the product).
But the guarantee isn’t what keeps us going. It’s people like Rebecca Stenberg who used Shaklee to save stained clothes that would have gone in the trash. It’s families like Craig Broeren’s, who eliminated diaper rash using a Shaklee recipe for baby wipes. It’s people like George Anderson who lowered his cholesterol using the Energizing Soy Protein.
The Bottom Line . . .
This stuff really works—often in dramatic fashion. The bottom line is Shaklee makes products that make life easier—and we are just darned proud to share them.
The bottom line for Lisa and me, the reason we share these products and all this information with you, the reason we stake our reputation in our community, and with our friends and colleagues is that deep in our core, we trust Shaklee’s products.
We trust they will work. We are sure you will be more than satisfied. If you’re not, you get your money back—all of it (yes, even if you use all of the product).
But the guarantee isn’t what keeps us going. It’s people like Rebecca Stenberg who used Shaklee to save stained clothes that would have gone in the trash. It’s families like Craig Broeren’s, who eliminated diaper rash using a Shaklee recipe for baby wipes. It’s people like George Anderson who lowered his cholesterol using the Energizing Soy Protein.
The Bottom Line . . .
This stuff really works—often in dramatic fashion. The bottom line is Shaklee makes products that make life easier—and we are just darned proud to share them.
By The Numbers
Been too busy in the yard to get in that workout? Don’t worry about it. You’re still burning plenty of calories:
Mowing
Men—500
Women—395
Weeding
Men—328
Women—296
Raking
Men—361
Women—283
Planting flowers, shrubs and trees
Men—340
Women—250
Sweeping outside (e.g., sidewalk)
Men—336
Women—263
Bagging grass and leaves
Men—336
Women—263
Wheelbarrow chores
Men—420
Women—329
Cleaning out the garage
Men—420
Women—330
Aerobics
Men—545
Women—428
Pilates
Men—294
Women—230
Weight Lifting
Men—252
Women—197
Walking (3.5 miles per hour)
Men—319
Women—250
Jogging
Men—587
Women—460
Hatha Yoga
Men—210
Women—164
Bicycling
Men—671
Women—526
Hiking (cross country)
Men—503
Women—395
Canoeing
Men—294
Women—230
Note: Calories burned are based on a 40-yr, 185-lb, 5’10” man and a 40-yr, 145-lb, 5’4” woman doing the described activity for one hour.
Mowing
Men—500
Women—395
Weeding
Men—328
Women—296
Raking
Men—361
Women—283
Planting flowers, shrubs and trees
Men—340
Women—250
Sweeping outside (e.g., sidewalk)
Men—336
Women—263
Bagging grass and leaves
Men—336
Women—263
Wheelbarrow chores
Men—420
Women—329
Cleaning out the garage
Men—420
Women—330
Aerobics
Men—545
Women—428
Pilates
Men—294
Women—230
Weight Lifting
Men—252
Women—197
Walking (3.5 miles per hour)
Men—319
Women—250
Jogging
Men—587
Women—460
Hatha Yoga
Men—210
Women—164
Bicycling
Men—671
Women—526
Hiking (cross country)
Men—503
Women—395
Canoeing
Men—294
Women—230
Note: Calories burned are based on a 40-yr, 185-lb, 5’10” man and a 40-yr, 145-lb, 5’4” woman doing the described activity for one hour.
A Word On Hydration
Whether you’re training for your next event or simply trying to stay ahead of the weeds in your garden, staying hydrated during the summer months often takes a conscious effort.
Even low levels of dehydration can lead to premature fatigue, head ache, cramping and muscle soreness. Proper hydration, on the other hand, helps you to work longer with more energy, get more done, and recover faster with less fatigue and soreness in the hours and days following your activity.
With Performance, Shaklee developed a product that rehydrates faster than water. Here’s how (and why other sports drinks don’t quite measure up):
1) Popular sports drinks have 3 main problems: too much processed sugar, not enough essential minerals (electrolytes), and an unbalanced proportion of quality carbohydrates (not all carbs are created equal).
2) Processed sugar is always a problem, but with the high levels found in most sports drinks, it actually pulls water out of your bloodstream to help break down the sugar. This makes your body work harder to stay hydrated. You want the water in your body—not your stomach.
3) Leading research has shown that there are 6 essential minerals (electrolytes) necessary for optimum uptake of water to the cells. Since other sport drinks are severely lacking in these, more of the fluid sits in the stomach and intestines waiting to be absorbed (along with the additional fluids pulled in to help the stomach break down the extra sugar).
4) Shaklee’s Performance uses a special blend of 3 high quality carbohydrates to provide immediate, mid, and slow burn sources of energy for continuous energy supply to your muscles.
5) The latest research shows that there is a specific level of carbohydrate intake that is most beneficial. Less than 18 grams is not enough to do any good, and more than 28 grams can cause cramping and digestive problems. Performance has 25 grams.
6) Some companies include vitamins in their sports drinks. Vitamins are for recovery, not hydration. Vitamins induce digestion which, like too many carbohydrates, may cause cramping. In the very least processing vitamins requires energy--energy you could be using to perform.
We drink a lot of Performance around here, and not just when we’re working. The kids love it. Juice, Kool-Aid, Soda? No thanks. It comes on trips in the car to run errands, it goes in the cooler when we go swimming or on a picnic. We drink it, (the kids request it) with a refreshing afternoon snack, we often drink it with lunch and dinner. It really is an all purpose drink.
And you won’t believe how good it tastes when you’re thirsty.
Even low levels of dehydration can lead to premature fatigue, head ache, cramping and muscle soreness. Proper hydration, on the other hand, helps you to work longer with more energy, get more done, and recover faster with less fatigue and soreness in the hours and days following your activity.
With Performance, Shaklee developed a product that rehydrates faster than water. Here’s how (and why other sports drinks don’t quite measure up):
1) Popular sports drinks have 3 main problems: too much processed sugar, not enough essential minerals (electrolytes), and an unbalanced proportion of quality carbohydrates (not all carbs are created equal).
2) Processed sugar is always a problem, but with the high levels found in most sports drinks, it actually pulls water out of your bloodstream to help break down the sugar. This makes your body work harder to stay hydrated. You want the water in your body—not your stomach.
3) Leading research has shown that there are 6 essential minerals (electrolytes) necessary for optimum uptake of water to the cells. Since other sport drinks are severely lacking in these, more of the fluid sits in the stomach and intestines waiting to be absorbed (along with the additional fluids pulled in to help the stomach break down the extra sugar).
4) Shaklee’s Performance uses a special blend of 3 high quality carbohydrates to provide immediate, mid, and slow burn sources of energy for continuous energy supply to your muscles.
5) The latest research shows that there is a specific level of carbohydrate intake that is most beneficial. Less than 18 grams is not enough to do any good, and more than 28 grams can cause cramping and digestive problems. Performance has 25 grams.
6) Some companies include vitamins in their sports drinks. Vitamins are for recovery, not hydration. Vitamins induce digestion which, like too many carbohydrates, may cause cramping. In the very least processing vitamins requires energy--energy you could be using to perform.
We drink a lot of Performance around here, and not just when we’re working. The kids love it. Juice, Kool-Aid, Soda? No thanks. It comes on trips in the car to run errands, it goes in the cooler when we go swimming or on a picnic. We drink it, (the kids request it) with a refreshing afternoon snack, we often drink it with lunch and dinner. It really is an all purpose drink.
And you won’t believe how good it tastes when you’re thirsty.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Against The Odds
The following was sent to us by Greta Knoll, from Waco Texas.
News: Baylor wins!
Matt’s tennis team and the women’s team both are having a great week. The women beat TCU in the last match on in the third set. The men beat Cal and Stanford on the road.
With 17 national titles in tennis over a 39 year period, Stanford has such a great tradition. No team in any sport has a winning record against Stanford, except one. Not only does the Baylor tennis team have a winning record, they are undefeated against Stanford at 5-0. This year Baylor wasn’t suppose to win, but they did, 6 to 1.
Against the odds, against tradition, the Baylor team won. The Baylor program is structured to give the players the tools to win over the odds. When I ran my first 5K, I didn’t know if I could finish. When I started swimming, it was mostly a dog paddle. Now I’ve done four ironman triathlons and am facing a tough 50k in 1 ? weeks in the Cameron Park hills. Just like Matt’s team, I face difficult odds. One of the things I try to rely on is that I have given myself the tools to accomplish things that seem outside of what’s possible. These tools include a training program, Shaklee Foundations and Shaklee Sports Nutrition. I can’t imagine running day after day without recovering with Physique. Sports nutritionists all agree that it’s important to use a recover drink as soon after working out as possible. To power the elite athlete in you go to [ http://www.shaklee.net/knoll/prodNutSportsDifference ]www.shakleenet/knoll/prodNutSportsDifference.
- Born out of desire: Shaklee Active Nutrition products were designed to help ambitious athletes achieve extraordinary goals. Going beyond what was thought possible, our formulas have powered record-breaking achievements for human-powered flight and Mt. Everest expedition.
- Tested in the lab: It takes superior science to develop the specialized fuel to keep your body energized and hydrated during workouts. Shaklee has put our products through the rigors of independent clinical tests so we can not only say that they work, we can prove it.
- Proven in the field: Champion athletes understand the important role nutrition plays in helping to achieve peak performance. Maybe that’s why some of the world’s most elite athletes rely on Shaklee products to provide the fuel that gives them their competitive edge. Athletes powered by Shaklee nutrition have brought home over 30 medals.
If you are looking to create a healthier life/home, check out my website at [ http://www.shaklee.net/knoll ]www.shaklee.net/knoll - it’s the best of science & nature, with more invested in testing than any other company. I’ve been using the products since I was born (mom used Basic-L for our clothes) and I’ve been helping others with the products for the past few years. Let me know if you have any question. – Greta
News: Baylor wins!
Matt’s tennis team and the women’s team both are having a great week. The women beat TCU in the last match on in the third set. The men beat Cal and Stanford on the road.
With 17 national titles in tennis over a 39 year period, Stanford has such a great tradition. No team in any sport has a winning record against Stanford, except one. Not only does the Baylor tennis team have a winning record, they are undefeated against Stanford at 5-0. This year Baylor wasn’t suppose to win, but they did, 6 to 1.
Against the odds, against tradition, the Baylor team won. The Baylor program is structured to give the players the tools to win over the odds. When I ran my first 5K, I didn’t know if I could finish. When I started swimming, it was mostly a dog paddle. Now I’ve done four ironman triathlons and am facing a tough 50k in 1 ? weeks in the Cameron Park hills. Just like Matt’s team, I face difficult odds. One of the things I try to rely on is that I have given myself the tools to accomplish things that seem outside of what’s possible. These tools include a training program, Shaklee Foundations and Shaklee Sports Nutrition. I can’t imagine running day after day without recovering with Physique. Sports nutritionists all agree that it’s important to use a recover drink as soon after working out as possible. To power the elite athlete in you go to [ http://www.shaklee.net/knoll/prodNutSportsDifference ]www.shakleenet/knoll/prodNutSportsDifference.
- Born out of desire: Shaklee Active Nutrition products were designed to help ambitious athletes achieve extraordinary goals. Going beyond what was thought possible, our formulas have powered record-breaking achievements for human-powered flight and Mt. Everest expedition.
- Tested in the lab: It takes superior science to develop the specialized fuel to keep your body energized and hydrated during workouts. Shaklee has put our products through the rigors of independent clinical tests so we can not only say that they work, we can prove it.
- Proven in the field: Champion athletes understand the important role nutrition plays in helping to achieve peak performance. Maybe that’s why some of the world’s most elite athletes rely on Shaklee products to provide the fuel that gives them their competitive edge. Athletes powered by Shaklee nutrition have brought home over 30 medals.
If you are looking to create a healthier life/home, check out my website at [ http://www.shaklee.net/knoll ]www.shaklee.net/knoll - it’s the best of science & nature, with more invested in testing than any other company. I’ve been using the products since I was born (mom used Basic-L for our clothes) and I’ve been helping others with the products for the past few years. Let me know if you have any question. – Greta
Natural Home & Garden Magazine's 10 most common Household Toxins
1. Sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) – Lung and eye irritant...
2. Petroleum distillates (metal polish) – Short term exposure can cause temporary eye clouding. Longer exposure can damage the nervous system, skin, kidneys, and eyes.
3. Ammonia (glass cleaner)- Lung and skin irritant?
4. phenol and cresol (disinfectants) – Corrosive. Can cause diarrhea, fainting, dizziness, and kidney and liver damage.
5. Nitrobenzene (furniture and floor polishes)
6. Formaldehyde (preservative in many household products, glue in particleboard and plywood furniture)
7. Perchloroethylene or 1-1-1 trichloroethane solvents (dry-cleaning fluid, spot removers, carpet cleaners)
8. Naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene (mothballs, toilet bowl cleaners)
9. Hydrochloric acid or sodium acid sulfate (toilet bowl cleaners)
10. pentachlorophenol (spray starch)
You can read the article at [ http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/backissues/06-01/SeventhHeavenpdf ]http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/backissues/06-01/SeventhHeaven.pdf
It is from the US Environmental Protection Agency
2. Petroleum distillates (metal polish) – Short term exposure can cause temporary eye clouding. Longer exposure can damage the nervous system, skin, kidneys, and eyes.
3. Ammonia (glass cleaner)- Lung and skin irritant?
4. phenol and cresol (disinfectants) – Corrosive. Can cause diarrhea, fainting, dizziness, and kidney and liver damage.
5. Nitrobenzene (furniture and floor polishes)
6. Formaldehyde (preservative in many household products, glue in particleboard and plywood furniture)
7. Perchloroethylene or 1-1-1 trichloroethane solvents (dry-cleaning fluid, spot removers, carpet cleaners)
8. Naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene (mothballs, toilet bowl cleaners)
9. Hydrochloric acid or sodium acid sulfate (toilet bowl cleaners)
10. pentachlorophenol (spray starch)
You can read the article at [ http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/backissues/06-01/SeventhHeavenpdf ]http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/backissues/06-01/SeventhHeaven.pdf
It is from the US Environmental Protection Agency
The Green Home
The following was sent to us by Greta Knoll, from Waco Texas.
Matt and I have taken on building a home and it is in the final stages of design. It is going to be beautiful. We have an amazing team with Stanley G. Love as the architect, Brian Nicholson as the builder, Matt in research (the person who finds the most outrageous and cutting edge building ideas) and myself who gives them a constant supply of magazine photos. Some of the things we’re looking at are geothermal energy and green design. If you have any advice or experience with green design, let us know.
Our current home already has some “green” products with Shaklee:
Air Source air purifier
Best Water water purifier
Basic D and Satin Sheen for dishes
Basic L, Nature Bright, Softer than Soft for clothes
All the cleaners - Basic G, H, I and At Ease.
Their products are highly effective and safe for the environment and your family. The average home contains an estimated 1,500 hazardous compounds. How safe is your home? Check out this link for more: [ http://www.shaklee.net/knoll/prodHouDifference ]http://www.shaklee.net/knoll/prodHouDifference.
If you are looking to create a healthier life/home, check out my website at [ http://www.shaklee.net/knoll ]www.shaklee.net/knoll - it’s the best of science & nature, with more invested in testing than any other company. I’ve been using the products since I was born (mom used Basic-L for our clothes) and I’ve been helping others with the products for the past few years. Greta
Matt and I have taken on building a home and it is in the final stages of design. It is going to be beautiful. We have an amazing team with Stanley G. Love as the architect, Brian Nicholson as the builder, Matt in research (the person who finds the most outrageous and cutting edge building ideas) and myself who gives them a constant supply of magazine photos. Some of the things we’re looking at are geothermal energy and green design. If you have any advice or experience with green design, let us know.
Our current home already has some “green” products with Shaklee:
Air Source air purifier
Best Water water purifier
Basic D and Satin Sheen for dishes
Basic L, Nature Bright, Softer than Soft for clothes
All the cleaners - Basic G, H, I and At Ease.
Their products are highly effective and safe for the environment and your family. The average home contains an estimated 1,500 hazardous compounds. How safe is your home? Check out this link for more: [ http://www.shaklee.net/knoll/prodHouDifference ]http://www.shaklee.net/knoll/prodHouDifference.
If you are looking to create a healthier life/home, check out my website at [ http://www.shaklee.net/knoll ]www.shaklee.net/knoll - it’s the best of science & nature, with more invested in testing than any other company. I’ve been using the products since I was born (mom used Basic-L for our clothes) and I’ve been helping others with the products for the past few years. Greta
Immune Building testimonials
There are a lot of testimonials on NutriFeron providing a broad spectrum of protection against colds, flu, viral and bacterial infections. But now testimonials are also coming in from people with health conditions like hepatitis, allergies, asthma, cancer, shingles, autoimmune diseases and more. Below are just a few of the incredible stories!
Hepatitis C .... liver enzymes dropped from 800 to 34! “In 1972 my husband had a terrible car accident and required blood transfusions three different times. As you know, in the 70's the blood supply was not screened for Hepatitis C. As a result, my husband contracted Hepatitis C. His liver enzymes were up to 800. Normal is between 9-40. The doctors wanted to put him in the hospital. He told them he wanted to try to bring them down himself. He stopped drinking totally and taking over the counter pain medications (since both are very hard on the liver). I began giving him Shaklee's DTX Liver Protection product, which contains Milk Thistle and several other herbs. His liver enzymes went down to 200. After that we could not get his liver enzymes any lower. At this time we were facing my husband going for a liver biopsy to determine the extent of the damage and they wanted to get him on interferon treatments, which I have been told make you feel extremely ill (as if you have the flu all the time.) Then I learned about Shaklee's NutriFeron, and how it boosts the body's natural interferon, so I began giving him 2 per day along with 2 Shaklee Liver DTX per day. At his last appointment the doctor told him that he does not need to go back to the gastroenterologist anymore because his liver enzymes are 34 - perfectly normal. Makes me want to cry, and my husband is absolutely ecstatic. THANK YOU SHAKLEE!” Sandy
I used to have SOOOO many Colds! “Previous to knowing about Shaklee, I had been on a lot of antibiotics, had my tonsils removed and stopped drinking milk. The later two did help, but I was still getting 3 to 5 colds a season and couldn’t remember the last time I wasn’t sick at Christmas time. Winter/Spring was exceptionally bad for me. I spent most of January to June with a cold. After starting NutriFeron, I can’t believe how my health has improved. I was not ill the entire year. I have 2 young children so when they would catch a cold, I might feel a scratchy throat, but it never developed into anything. And then ?.. I had my first cold in the fall of 2004. We were moving to a new community, and with the stress of moving I was out of routine and forgot to take my NutriFeron. The amazing thing is that once I felt the cold start, I went back on NutriFeron and the cold lasted only 3 to 4 days!!! I LOVE NutriFeron!” Vicki C.
NutriFeron and Son with Asthma! “My son started taking NutriFeron around the middle of the winter in 2004. He usually had terrible allergies in the spring, which would trigger his asthma. This had happened for the last 7 or so years. I had him on many Shaklee products, but didn’t think to put him on the NutriFeron until I had read an email about it really helping kids with asthma. Well, spring came and he did not have to use any of his preventive medicine for the allergy season. When I went to the doctor for a physical for another child, my doctor asked me how Christopher was doing with his asthma. I said he was doing great. The doctor replied, ‘That preventive medicine really helps during this season.’ I said, ‘He’s not on any of the preventive medicine you have given him, but I do have him on an immune system builder through Shaklee.’ He looked surprised. We continue to see great results with his asthma ever since he has been on the NutriFeron. What a GREAT product!” Tammy J.
Small Child with Asthma ? Great Results: Patty P. reports the following: “A grandmother told me about her grandson who was sick all the time. He has cold induced asthma where they would put him on steroids and meds. The first year on the NutriFeron he did not get sick once. Since the,n only twice and the last time was this summer, when his Mom wanted to see if he really needed to be taking the NutriFeron year round. She stopped giving him the NutriFeron and he got a cold that turned into a bad case of asthma. They had to use the steroids and a steam system to help him breathe. He is too young to use an inhaler. They have found the NutriFeron keeps him healthy and off the medications. What a blessing to this family and a sure sign that children will benefit from using this product.”
AIDS Virus No Longer Detectable in Blood - Incredible! “I am a mentor to a young man of 20 years with AIDS. I suggested that in addition to his regular treatment, he try some Shaklee products, mainly, Shaklee Basics, Soy Protein and NutriFeron. When he started the program, his T-Cell count was very low and the viral load very high. I cannot remember the specific numbers, but his T-Cell count was around 200 and the viral load was in the high thousands. Well, he went back to his Doctor for his regular blood work less than 30 days later after starting his Shaklee program, and to his doctor’s surprise and his own surprise ? his T-Cell count jumped way up to around 498+ and the virus was no longer detected in his blood. He was so excited when he called me on my cell phone and said his doctor was stunned and counted on his fingers the number of days since he last saw him. His doctor also turned pale and said he NEVER saw anything like this before. One of the nurses smiled at him and told him ? ‘keep doing whatever it is you are doing because it’s working’. I thought this testimony might help folks realize the POWER of this GREAT Shaklee product – NUTRIFERON.” Richard C.
NutriFeron & Shingles: “This past week I had to go to the doctor with a rash on my back. I did not think much of it, but it started itching and hurting. It was the start of shingles. Right away the doctor told me that he would prescribe some steroids for it. I informed him that in no way was I going to take them. He said there was no other way to get rid of shingles and that I would be back in to see him in a couple of days if I did not take them. I went home and started reading my nutrition books on shingles. My friend gave me a bottle of Shaklee NutriFeron, so I doubled the dose, and also doubled the daily maintenance recommendation for several Shaklee supplements including: B Complex, Vitamin E, Advanced Beta Carotene (i.e. Carotomax), Vita Lea, and Soy Protein. By Saturday the rash was gone and the itching and hurting was also gone.” Betty
Lymph Node Problems Disappeared: “I’ve been on NutriFeron for some time now. About two months ago, I had a breast MRI and the doctor found a lymph node he wanted to further check into, so he ordered an ultrasound. I told my Shaklee distributor and she recommended that I double my NutriFeron to 4 per day, which I did for about 10 days. I went in for the ultra-sound and the technician kept going over and over the area. She said there was a lymph node indicted by the doctor on the MRI, but she couldn’t find any abnormalities. She continued to look for about a total of 30 minutes ? but no challenged lymph nodes were apparent. She confirmed her finding, or lack thereof, with the radiologist, who also saw nothing. They advised me to be sure to have a follow-up MRI in six months, but agreed there was nothing there at this time. Thanks to God, my Shaklee Distributor, and NutriFeron in that order! I’d be lost without them.” Pam B.
Another Pneumonia Testimony: “My husband, Don was admitted to the hospital 3 times with pneumonia in 1951. After that he took penicillin at least five times a year for respiratory problems until 1971. A Shaklee distributor started him on Shaklee supplements. After that Don was able to keep his respiratory problems under control without drugs, and when he felt his throat getting scratchy he used lots of Shaklee Vitamin C plus other supplements including Shaklee Defend & Resist (a premium echinacea formula). Since we added NutriFeron to his vitamin program, he has not had a hint of a problem ? first time in over 50 years.” Gloria W.
To order Nutriferon online go to:
Note: Shaklee members can save an additional 10% on NutriFeron by making it part of an Auto Ship order. With Auto Ship, your order is shipped automatically to you. You set the frequency of your order and have the flexibility to change it when you wish. This is a complimentary service of your Shaklee membership.
Hepatitis C .... liver enzymes dropped from 800 to 34! “In 1972 my husband had a terrible car accident and required blood transfusions three different times. As you know, in the 70's the blood supply was not screened for Hepatitis C. As a result, my husband contracted Hepatitis C. His liver enzymes were up to 800. Normal is between 9-40. The doctors wanted to put him in the hospital. He told them he wanted to try to bring them down himself. He stopped drinking totally and taking over the counter pain medications (since both are very hard on the liver). I began giving him Shaklee's DTX Liver Protection product, which contains Milk Thistle and several other herbs. His liver enzymes went down to 200. After that we could not get his liver enzymes any lower. At this time we were facing my husband going for a liver biopsy to determine the extent of the damage and they wanted to get him on interferon treatments, which I have been told make you feel extremely ill (as if you have the flu all the time.) Then I learned about Shaklee's NutriFeron, and how it boosts the body's natural interferon, so I began giving him 2 per day along with 2 Shaklee Liver DTX per day. At his last appointment the doctor told him that he does not need to go back to the gastroenterologist anymore because his liver enzymes are 34 - perfectly normal. Makes me want to cry, and my husband is absolutely ecstatic. THANK YOU SHAKLEE!” Sandy
I used to have SOOOO many Colds! “Previous to knowing about Shaklee, I had been on a lot of antibiotics, had my tonsils removed and stopped drinking milk. The later two did help, but I was still getting 3 to 5 colds a season and couldn’t remember the last time I wasn’t sick at Christmas time. Winter/Spring was exceptionally bad for me. I spent most of January to June with a cold. After starting NutriFeron, I can’t believe how my health has improved. I was not ill the entire year. I have 2 young children so when they would catch a cold, I might feel a scratchy throat, but it never developed into anything. And then ?.. I had my first cold in the fall of 2004. We were moving to a new community, and with the stress of moving I was out of routine and forgot to take my NutriFeron. The amazing thing is that once I felt the cold start, I went back on NutriFeron and the cold lasted only 3 to 4 days!!! I LOVE NutriFeron!” Vicki C.
NutriFeron and Son with Asthma! “My son started taking NutriFeron around the middle of the winter in 2004. He usually had terrible allergies in the spring, which would trigger his asthma. This had happened for the last 7 or so years. I had him on many Shaklee products, but didn’t think to put him on the NutriFeron until I had read an email about it really helping kids with asthma. Well, spring came and he did not have to use any of his preventive medicine for the allergy season. When I went to the doctor for a physical for another child, my doctor asked me how Christopher was doing with his asthma. I said he was doing great. The doctor replied, ‘That preventive medicine really helps during this season.’ I said, ‘He’s not on any of the preventive medicine you have given him, but I do have him on an immune system builder through Shaklee.’ He looked surprised. We continue to see great results with his asthma ever since he has been on the NutriFeron. What a GREAT product!” Tammy J.
Small Child with Asthma ? Great Results: Patty P. reports the following: “A grandmother told me about her grandson who was sick all the time. He has cold induced asthma where they would put him on steroids and meds. The first year on the NutriFeron he did not get sick once. Since the,n only twice and the last time was this summer, when his Mom wanted to see if he really needed to be taking the NutriFeron year round. She stopped giving him the NutriFeron and he got a cold that turned into a bad case of asthma. They had to use the steroids and a steam system to help him breathe. He is too young to use an inhaler. They have found the NutriFeron keeps him healthy and off the medications. What a blessing to this family and a sure sign that children will benefit from using this product.”
AIDS Virus No Longer Detectable in Blood - Incredible! “I am a mentor to a young man of 20 years with AIDS. I suggested that in addition to his regular treatment, he try some Shaklee products, mainly, Shaklee Basics, Soy Protein and NutriFeron. When he started the program, his T-Cell count was very low and the viral load very high. I cannot remember the specific numbers, but his T-Cell count was around 200 and the viral load was in the high thousands. Well, he went back to his Doctor for his regular blood work less than 30 days later after starting his Shaklee program, and to his doctor’s surprise and his own surprise ? his T-Cell count jumped way up to around 498+ and the virus was no longer detected in his blood. He was so excited when he called me on my cell phone and said his doctor was stunned and counted on his fingers the number of days since he last saw him. His doctor also turned pale and said he NEVER saw anything like this before. One of the nurses smiled at him and told him ? ‘keep doing whatever it is you are doing because it’s working’. I thought this testimony might help folks realize the POWER of this GREAT Shaklee product – NUTRIFERON.” Richard C.
NutriFeron & Shingles: “This past week I had to go to the doctor with a rash on my back. I did not think much of it, but it started itching and hurting. It was the start of shingles. Right away the doctor told me that he would prescribe some steroids for it. I informed him that in no way was I going to take them. He said there was no other way to get rid of shingles and that I would be back in to see him in a couple of days if I did not take them. I went home and started reading my nutrition books on shingles. My friend gave me a bottle of Shaklee NutriFeron, so I doubled the dose, and also doubled the daily maintenance recommendation for several Shaklee supplements including: B Complex, Vitamin E, Advanced Beta Carotene (i.e. Carotomax), Vita Lea, and Soy Protein. By Saturday the rash was gone and the itching and hurting was also gone.” Betty
Lymph Node Problems Disappeared: “I’ve been on NutriFeron for some time now. About two months ago, I had a breast MRI and the doctor found a lymph node he wanted to further check into, so he ordered an ultrasound. I told my Shaklee distributor and she recommended that I double my NutriFeron to 4 per day, which I did for about 10 days. I went in for the ultra-sound and the technician kept going over and over the area. She said there was a lymph node indicted by the doctor on the MRI, but she couldn’t find any abnormalities. She continued to look for about a total of 30 minutes ? but no challenged lymph nodes were apparent. She confirmed her finding, or lack thereof, with the radiologist, who also saw nothing. They advised me to be sure to have a follow-up MRI in six months, but agreed there was nothing there at this time. Thanks to God, my Shaklee Distributor, and NutriFeron in that order! I’d be lost without them.” Pam B.
Another Pneumonia Testimony: “My husband, Don was admitted to the hospital 3 times with pneumonia in 1951. After that he took penicillin at least five times a year for respiratory problems until 1971. A Shaklee distributor started him on Shaklee supplements. After that Don was able to keep his respiratory problems under control without drugs, and when he felt his throat getting scratchy he used lots of Shaklee Vitamin C plus other supplements including Shaklee Defend & Resist (a premium echinacea formula). Since we added NutriFeron to his vitamin program, he has not had a hint of a problem ? first time in over 50 years.” Gloria W.
To order Nutriferon online go to:
Note: Shaklee members can save an additional 10% on NutriFeron by making it part of an Auto Ship order. With Auto Ship, your order is shipped automatically to you. You set the frequency of your order and have the flexibility to change it when you wish. This is a complimentary service of your Shaklee membership.
Health News: Oily Fish Make Babies “Brainier”
Eating oily fish and seeds in pregnancy can boost children's future brain power and social skills, research suggests.
A study of 9,000 mothers and children in Avon, England suggested those who consumed less of the essential fatty acid Omega-3 had children with lower IQs. These children also had poorer motor skills and hand-to-eye co-ordination, research in the Economist said.
'Frightening data'
Looking at the effects of Omega-3 intake on 9,000 mothers and their children, the team found mothers with the lowest intake of the essential fatty acid had children with a verbal IQ six points lower than the average.
While those with the highest consumption of mackerel and sardines and other sources of Omega-3 had children, at age three-and-a-half, with the best measures of fine-motor performance, researchers said.
Low intake of the crucial fatty acid also appeared to lead to more problems of social interactions - such as an inability to make friends. Research leader, Dr Joseph Hibbeln, said "frightening data" showed 14% of 17-year-olds whose mother had eaten small quantities of Omega -3 during pregnancy demonstrated this sort of behavior. This compared with 8% of those born to the group with the highest intake, he said.
Dr Hibbeln said, "The findings of poor social development and poor motor control in children indicate that these children may be on a developmental trajectory towards lifelong disruptive and poorly-socialized behavior as they grow up."
Professor Jean Golding of Bristol University set up the original research, the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, 15 years ago to look at predisposition to disease. She told the BBC: "The baby's brain needs Omega-3 fatty acids. It doesn't create its own fatty acids so it needs to be something that the mother will eat."
The new research also builds on earlier work in the US, which suggests pregnant mothers will develop children with better language and communication skills if they regularly consume oily fish.
Nutritional expert Patrick Holford, director of the Brain Bio Centre, said Omega-3 was key to children's intelligence because the brain is formed of 60% fat - 30% of which are essential fats. Successive studies have shown clear links between intelligence and consumption of this essential fatty acid, he added.
It's absolutely essential that pregnant women take in enough Omega-3 and children in early infancy take in enough Omega-3 - Patrick Holford, Nutritional expert
Ed. Note: We’ve known for quite awhile about Omega-3’s positive effect on hearth health, but more and more now we’re learning about how beneficial it is for moods and depression, autoimmune diseases and now brain development. Shaklee’s new OmegaGuard is the world’s finest fish oil supplement. It’s triple molecular distillation and purification process is unique to Shaklee. This results in an ultra-pure pharmaceutical-grade supplement. Plus, OmegaGuard provides a full spectrum of seven natural omega-3 fatty acids. For more information on Shaklee OmegaGuard or to order it online go to:
Article excerpt from BBC News. For the complete story go to: [ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4631006.stm ]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4631006.stm
A study of 9,000 mothers and children in Avon, England suggested those who consumed less of the essential fatty acid Omega-3 had children with lower IQs. These children also had poorer motor skills and hand-to-eye co-ordination, research in the Economist said.
'Frightening data'
Looking at the effects of Omega-3 intake on 9,000 mothers and their children, the team found mothers with the lowest intake of the essential fatty acid had children with a verbal IQ six points lower than the average.
While those with the highest consumption of mackerel and sardines and other sources of Omega-3 had children, at age three-and-a-half, with the best measures of fine-motor performance, researchers said.
Low intake of the crucial fatty acid also appeared to lead to more problems of social interactions - such as an inability to make friends. Research leader, Dr Joseph Hibbeln, said "frightening data" showed 14% of 17-year-olds whose mother had eaten small quantities of Omega -3 during pregnancy demonstrated this sort of behavior. This compared with 8% of those born to the group with the highest intake, he said.
Dr Hibbeln said, "The findings of poor social development and poor motor control in children indicate that these children may be on a developmental trajectory towards lifelong disruptive and poorly-socialized behavior as they grow up."
Professor Jean Golding of Bristol University set up the original research, the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, 15 years ago to look at predisposition to disease. She told the BBC: "The baby's brain needs Omega-3 fatty acids. It doesn't create its own fatty acids so it needs to be something that the mother will eat."
The new research also builds on earlier work in the US, which suggests pregnant mothers will develop children with better language and communication skills if they regularly consume oily fish.
Nutritional expert Patrick Holford, director of the Brain Bio Centre, said Omega-3 was key to children's intelligence because the brain is formed of 60% fat - 30% of which are essential fats. Successive studies have shown clear links between intelligence and consumption of this essential fatty acid, he added.
It's absolutely essential that pregnant women take in enough Omega-3 and children in early infancy take in enough Omega-3 - Patrick Holford, Nutritional expert
Ed. Note: We’ve known for quite awhile about Omega-3’s positive effect on hearth health, but more and more now we’re learning about how beneficial it is for moods and depression, autoimmune diseases and now brain development. Shaklee’s new OmegaGuard is the world’s finest fish oil supplement. It’s triple molecular distillation and purification process is unique to Shaklee. This results in an ultra-pure pharmaceutical-grade supplement. Plus, OmegaGuard provides a full spectrum of seven natural omega-3 fatty acids. For more information on Shaklee OmegaGuard or to order it online go to:
Article excerpt from BBC News. For the complete story go to: [ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4631006.stm ]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4631006.stm
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Milk. It Does a Body . . .
"The Human Body has no more need for cow's milk than it does for dog's milk, horse's milk, or giraffe's milk."
-Michael Klaper, MD
I had an interesting exchange with Shawn, our choir teacher the other day. He’s an outstanding teacher, and I love watching him perform. If you’ve ever seen a really good high school choir director, you know what I mean. Fantastic.
Anyway, he’s been missing school a lot lately because of a sick child. This directly affects me because he supervises a study hall in my room—during my prep time. He runs a pretty tight ship, so normally it’s not a problem. But when he’s gone he has a substitute.
Remember when you were in middle school and there was a substitute? Remember study hall? It’s not pretty.
Shawn’s son, who is two years old, has been struggling with ear infections, so they’re thinking about putting tubes in his ears. He asked me if I knew anything about it.
I’ve have had tubes in twice. Now, whenever a dr. takes a peek, he or she always comments on the scarring. But I’m fairly certain it’s from the infections, not the tubes.
Still, surgery is surgery. I wouldn’t want to put my 2 year old through it. So I ask if he might be interested in some nutritional alternatives to try first.
“Sure,” he says. “My wife and I are really big into ‘alternative’ things. We’ve tried the chiropractor and all kinds of stuff.”
“Great,” I say. “Lisa has a bunch of information, I’ll ask her what she’s got on ear infections.”
Then I remembered a conversation we had over lunch about two months ago. It started when Craig, a science teacher here (another outstanding teacher) shared a discovery he’d made about giving milk formula to their child. I believe they had just recently made a switch from breast milk to formula, or from one formula to another—I’m not certain.
Craig’s daughter had been fussy and not sleeping. They tried a new formula, something without cow milk, and the results were so immediate that he had to tell us about it.
I mentioned that cow milk has been linked to many health problems.
Shawn was skeptical. Very.
So, remembering that conversation,
I shot Shawn this email:
Hi Shawn,
I just remembered, the first thing Lisa is going to ask me when I bring up "ear infections." Is "does the child drink cow milk?"
You might not believe it (or want to consider it), but there is
quite a bit of documentation on the ill effects of cow milk in the diet. Check it out. Ask your Drs about it. Do your own research.
I'll be in touch again after I talk to Lisa.
This was his reply:
Seth LOVES milk as do I. I myself haven't had any problems with ear infections, and this seems to be recent. He drinks 1% milk for every meal. But other than that we have limited his milk intake as per our doctor.
Growing up on a farm and milking cows for 20 years, it will take a lot of convincing to change my mind about milk and any links to bad health. Haven't you seen the commercial... Milk- it does a body good.? :)
Thanks for checking into this for me though. I appreciate it.
This was my reply:
Shawn,
For what it's worth--take it or leave it.
For the record, I'm not into "convincing" anybody of anything. Do I have certain beliefs and biases? Certainly. Do you you? Of course. Everybody does. Ultimately it is up to you to decide what is best for you and your family. Lisa (and me by default, I've learned a lot as a result of our cohabitation) just enjoys getting people information that they can use to help themselves.
My bias--I believe strongly in the ability of the body to heal itself (if you give it the raw materials it needs, and put it in the right environment).
My experience--I saw my uncle (Jay Wondra), who was (very sick) suffering from colitis and about to have a large section of his intestines surgically removed, make strategic changes to his diet as a last resort. Within a week, he noticed small improvements (less bleeding). Encouraged, he continued and within 6 months was healed. No more colitis. That was enough for me.
Take it easy.
Chris Wondra
-Michael Klaper, MD
I had an interesting exchange with Shawn, our choir teacher the other day. He’s an outstanding teacher, and I love watching him perform. If you’ve ever seen a really good high school choir director, you know what I mean. Fantastic.
Anyway, he’s been missing school a lot lately because of a sick child. This directly affects me because he supervises a study hall in my room—during my prep time. He runs a pretty tight ship, so normally it’s not a problem. But when he’s gone he has a substitute.
Remember when you were in middle school and there was a substitute? Remember study hall? It’s not pretty.
Shawn’s son, who is two years old, has been struggling with ear infections, so they’re thinking about putting tubes in his ears. He asked me if I knew anything about it.
I’ve have had tubes in twice. Now, whenever a dr. takes a peek, he or she always comments on the scarring. But I’m fairly certain it’s from the infections, not the tubes.
Still, surgery is surgery. I wouldn’t want to put my 2 year old through it. So I ask if he might be interested in some nutritional alternatives to try first.
“Sure,” he says. “My wife and I are really big into ‘alternative’ things. We’ve tried the chiropractor and all kinds of stuff.”
“Great,” I say. “Lisa has a bunch of information, I’ll ask her what she’s got on ear infections.”
Then I remembered a conversation we had over lunch about two months ago. It started when Craig, a science teacher here (another outstanding teacher) shared a discovery he’d made about giving milk formula to their child. I believe they had just recently made a switch from breast milk to formula, or from one formula to another—I’m not certain.
Craig’s daughter had been fussy and not sleeping. They tried a new formula, something without cow milk, and the results were so immediate that he had to tell us about it.
I mentioned that cow milk has been linked to many health problems.
Shawn was skeptical. Very.
So, remembering that conversation,
Hi Shawn,
I just remembered, the first thing Lisa is going to ask me when I bring up "ear infections." Is "does the child drink cow milk?"
You might not believe it (or want to consider it), but there is
quite a bit of documentation on the ill effects of cow milk in the diet. Check it out. Ask your Drs about it. Do your own research.
I'll be in touch again after I talk to Lisa.
Seth LOVES milk as do I. I myself haven't had any problems with ear infections, and this seems to be recent. He drinks 1% milk for every meal. But other than that we have limited his milk intake as per our doctor.
Growing up on a farm and milking cows for 20 years, it will take a lot of convincing to change my mind about milk and any links to bad health. Haven't you seen the commercial... Milk- it does a body good.? :)
Thanks for checking into this for me though. I appreciate it.
Shawn,
For what it's worth--take it or leave it.
For the record, I'm not into "convincing" anybody of anything. Do I have certain beliefs and biases? Certainly. Do you you? Of course. Everybody does. Ultimately it is up to you to decide what is best for you and your family. Lisa (and me by default, I've learned a lot as a result of our cohabitation) just enjoys getting people information that they can use to help themselves.
My bias--I believe strongly in the ability of the body to heal itself (if you give it the raw materials it needs, and put it in the right environment).
My experience--I saw my uncle (Jay Wondra), who was (very sick) suffering from colitis and about to have a large section of his intestines surgically removed, make strategic changes to his diet as a last resort. Within a week, he noticed small improvements (less bleeding). Encouraged, he continued and within 6 months was healed. No more colitis. That was enough for me.
Take it easy.
Chris Wondra
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
What Health Care Professionals Are Saying About Shaklee
Christopher Scott, M.D., Saskatoon:
"Supplements are absolutely crucial due to the quality of our soil and food today.
There are a lot of different supplements available on the market, but labels do not accurately reflect contents. For the past ten years I have been using Shaklee supplements for personal use, as well as confidently reccommending them to my patients."
Linda Rodriquez, M.D., Pediatrician:
"For over 19 years Shaklee has been a blessing for me, my family, and my patients who have all benefited from scientifically proven products for quality health and healthy living. Our food today is so deficient in nutritients because of what we have done to it, it is no longer the same food that Mother Nature offered to us. For my fellow doctors, who are looking into incorportating nutrition in their practice, I encourage you to consider using Shaklee's quality health products that you can trust and recommend with full confidence."
Kathy Wickens, Chiropractor, Perth, ON:
"Patients get results with Shaklee!" There is a definite difference in the holding patterns for chiropractic adjustments for patients taking Shaklee supplements."
Charlene Day, Registered Nutritional Consultant, Toronto, ON:
"I have been in practice for over 26 years and have used many brands of supplements, including Professional brands. About 7 years ago, I was given information about the Shaklee Corporation. I was impressed when I read that over 100 research studies and articles about Shaklee products were published in prestigious nutritional and medical journals. Wanting the best for my clients, I started recommending Shaklee supplements. I was amazed at the results. My clients experienced a level of wellness far exceeding anything I had experienced in the previous 19 years.
Neil Pagett, M.D., Internal Medicine:
"Supplements make sense. You have to have good double-blind, peer-reviewed clinical studies in order to evaluate them. As a medical professional, that's the only thing I will listen to. Except for Shaklee, I am not aware of any company that does on-going, in depth studies. Shaklee is the only company I can professionally recommend.
Rick Medora, Chiropractor, Kingston, ON:
"The most trusted name in clinical science is Shaklee."
Harry Shurley, Pharmacist:
Why do I take Shaklee vitamins? From a pharmacist's view you have to look at the clinical research that supports Shaklee. Mrs. Lindley and I are writing a book on prenatal nutrition--not quite complete--and we requested clinical studies from the makers of prenatal vitamins and NO major company (except Shaklee) could provide us with any.
Also, as you know, the Shaklee vitamins are natural as apposed to the synthetic prenatal vitamins available at the stores. The makers of those prenatal vitamins stress the amount of folilc acid in them, which is 1mg. Because they have 1mg of folic acid they have to be on prescription because folic acid can mask pernicious anemia, but if you look at the prenatal vitamins they have very few of the other vitamins and most leave out biotin completely.
It is funny that you ask me this question becuase a few weeks ago I had a nurse call in for some prenatal vitamins. I asked her what was the best prenatal vitamin and she said, "I don't know." So I asked her how did they determine what brand of vitamin to give the parients and she said, "Whateve they can tolerate."
There are so many reasons why I take Shakilee over the vitamins I could get from pharmaceutical companies that I don't have time to explain all, but the main reason is because Shaklee vitamins produce results!
"Supplements are absolutely crucial due to the quality of our soil and food today.
There are a lot of different supplements available on the market, but labels do not accurately reflect contents. For the past ten years I have been using Shaklee supplements for personal use, as well as confidently reccommending them to my patients."
Linda Rodriquez, M.D., Pediatrician:
"For over 19 years Shaklee has been a blessing for me, my family, and my patients who have all benefited from scientifically proven products for quality health and healthy living. Our food today is so deficient in nutritients because of what we have done to it, it is no longer the same food that Mother Nature offered to us. For my fellow doctors, who are looking into incorportating nutrition in their practice, I encourage you to consider using Shaklee's quality health products that you can trust and recommend with full confidence."
Kathy Wickens, Chiropractor, Perth, ON:
"Patients get results with Shaklee!" There is a definite difference in the holding patterns for chiropractic adjustments for patients taking Shaklee supplements."
Charlene Day, Registered Nutritional Consultant, Toronto, ON:
"I have been in practice for over 26 years and have used many brands of supplements, including Professional brands. About 7 years ago, I was given information about the Shaklee Corporation. I was impressed when I read that over 100 research studies and articles about Shaklee products were published in prestigious nutritional and medical journals. Wanting the best for my clients, I started recommending Shaklee supplements. I was amazed at the results. My clients experienced a level of wellness far exceeding anything I had experienced in the previous 19 years.
Neil Pagett, M.D., Internal Medicine:
"Supplements make sense. You have to have good double-blind, peer-reviewed clinical studies in order to evaluate them. As a medical professional, that's the only thing I will listen to. Except for Shaklee, I am not aware of any company that does on-going, in depth studies. Shaklee is the only company I can professionally recommend.
Rick Medora, Chiropractor, Kingston, ON:
"The most trusted name in clinical science is Shaklee."
Harry Shurley, Pharmacist:
Why do I take Shaklee vitamins? From a pharmacist's view you have to look at the clinical research that supports Shaklee. Mrs. Lindley and I are writing a book on prenatal nutrition--not quite complete--and we requested clinical studies from the makers of prenatal vitamins and NO major company (except Shaklee) could provide us with any.
Also, as you know, the Shaklee vitamins are natural as apposed to the synthetic prenatal vitamins available at the stores. The makers of those prenatal vitamins stress the amount of folilc acid in them, which is 1mg. Because they have 1mg of folic acid they have to be on prescription because folic acid can mask pernicious anemia, but if you look at the prenatal vitamins they have very few of the other vitamins and most leave out biotin completely.
It is funny that you ask me this question becuase a few weeks ago I had a nurse call in for some prenatal vitamins. I asked her what was the best prenatal vitamin and she said, "I don't know." So I asked her how did they determine what brand of vitamin to give the parients and she said, "Whateve they can tolerate."
There are so many reasons why I take Shakilee over the vitamins I could get from pharmaceutical companies that I don't have time to explain all, but the main reason is because Shaklee vitamins produce results!
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Physique Heals Back Injury--Overnight!
Of all the products Shaklee has developed over the years, we think Physique is one of the most amazing. Typically marketed to athletes and muscle builders, this is what Shaklee has to say about its one of a kind “Workout Maximizer”:
“Shaklee Physique uses our exclusive Bio-Blend to deliver the ultimate protein-to-carb ratio for maximum muscle recovery and growth. Independent clinical research has proven that Physique delivers more energy to the muscle than either carbohydrates or protein alone.”
Lisa and I use it whenever we overdo it either exercising or working in the yard to prevent soreness. But this next story (while making sense from a “muscle recovery” standpoint) tops them all. We got this letter way back in July from Liza Luczak, a mom and Shaklee member from Cornell, WI. She writes:
"I have no idea what happened, but my back went out yesterday morning. I hadn’t done anything to it, but it was extremely painful.
I went to the chiropractor and got an adjustment and he said the muscle was injured (torn). It was likely a gradual injury (long car trip over the weekend, extensive weeding in the garden the day before). He assured me that even though he adjusted me, I would still be sore in the morning.
I went home, and was in so much pain. Even though I hate almost all powdery supplement products, I decided to hold my nose and down some Physique. I mixed it in ice cream and milk (Rise and Shine interjects: We love the banana taste of Physique and mix it happily in juice or water. Yum!).
Then I used some Joint and Muscle Pain Cream. It did not take away the pain, put it did feel a little comforting. I tossed and turned as I struggled to sleep, dreading waking up and being stiff and in more pain.
To my surprise, when I woke up in the morning, I had full range of motion and no pain. I am almost CERTAIN it was the Physique! I had heard such testimonials from others, but it was the first time I experienced it myself! Truly Amazing!”
“Shaklee Physique uses our exclusive Bio-Blend to deliver the ultimate protein-to-carb ratio for maximum muscle recovery and growth. Independent clinical research has proven that Physique delivers more energy to the muscle than either carbohydrates or protein alone.”
Lisa and I use it whenever we overdo it either exercising or working in the yard to prevent soreness. But this next story (while making sense from a “muscle recovery” standpoint) tops them all. We got this letter way back in July from Liza Luczak, a mom and Shaklee member from Cornell, WI. She writes:
"I have no idea what happened, but my back went out yesterday morning. I hadn’t done anything to it, but it was extremely painful.
I went to the chiropractor and got an adjustment and he said the muscle was injured (torn). It was likely a gradual injury (long car trip over the weekend, extensive weeding in the garden the day before). He assured me that even though he adjusted me, I would still be sore in the morning.
I went home, and was in so much pain. Even though I hate almost all powdery supplement products, I decided to hold my nose and down some Physique. I mixed it in ice cream and milk (Rise and Shine interjects: We love the banana taste of Physique and mix it happily in juice or water. Yum!).
Then I used some Joint and Muscle Pain Cream. It did not take away the pain, put it did feel a little comforting. I tossed and turned as I struggled to sleep, dreading waking up and being stiff and in more pain.
To my surprise, when I woke up in the morning, I had full range of motion and no pain. I am almost CERTAIN it was the Physique! I had heard such testimonials from others, but it was the first time I experienced it myself! Truly Amazing!”
Do MAHMA's Have the Secret to Balancing Work and Family?
Jude Peskuski was shocked to learn that the average Texas woman makes less than $400 a week. She also knew that if that woman happened to be a mom, much of it went to pay for child care. So, less than a year ago, Peskuski, being a successful work-from-home-parent herself, founded Project MAHMA (Moms At Home Making A difference and lot of money). Her dream for MAHMA is to help more parents stay at home by teaching them how to create a home-based business that generates significant and reliable streams of income.
It worked. Project MAHMA has since grown into a nationwide network of women driven to help moms earn enough money to stay at home with their children.
Just who are these women? There is a wide variety. Some are (or were) successful bread winners in corporate America, looking for a way out. Some are (or were) single parents struggling to make ends meet. Some realized that spending 40 to 50 hours a week away from their families was not working for them. Some simply hated leaving their kids at day care each morning.
It worked. Project MAHMA has since grown into a nationwide network of women driven to help moms earn enough money to stay at home with their children.
Just who are these women? There is a wide variety. Some are (or were) successful bread winners in corporate America, looking for a way out. Some are (or were) single parents struggling to make ends meet. Some realized that spending 40 to 50 hours a week away from their families was not working for them. Some simply hated leaving their kids at day care each morning.
Who’s Doing It, And Why Did They Choose Shaklee?
- Product Experience—These women use the products themselves (or give them to their children) and have experienced some real health benefits.
- A Reason—Most MAHMAs struggled either for family-time or money—or both.
- A Responsibility to Share--They understood that the benefits they experienced using Shaklee products would be experienced by others—if only they shared their stories. Knowing how Shaklee made their lives better meant keeping it a secret felt wrong.
- Quality--They realized that network marketing can only be successful if the products truly give customers results. Each Shaklee product carries a money back guarantee of satisfaction.
- Trust--They learned that Shaklee, the number one nutritional company in America, has a 50 year track record of developing and manufacturing products that work. Their research found again and again examples of Shaklee putting principle before profit.
- Less Risk—They didn’t have to quit their jobs or “invest” lots of money to start. Many also realized that layoffs, downsizing, relocation, and corporate restructuring makes “traditional” work more risky than ever.
- Time-- They are building their businesses at their own pace. They are accountable only to themselves.
- Everybody’s Doing It!—They learned that more than one out of every eight U.S. households contains a home-based business.
- Simplicity—With the 100% money back guarantee, and their own faith and experience with the products, they found it easy to explain to others why Shaklee is a better choice and how changing brands to can save people money.
Peskuski's Creed
Leading a nationwide coalition is exciting; still, Peskuski takes support for moms very seriously. “In our organization, when a mom puts her trust in us, with the quality of life for her family at stake, we hold that our integrity is also at stake. Project MAHMA has those roots.”
If you would like to learn more about Project MAHMA, you can listen in on MAHMA weekly conference calls every Saturday at 10 AM CST by dialing 1-212-990-8000 pin 6262#. You can also listen to archived calls at www.Shakword.com, or download MAHMA info at www.bobsfiles.net—just look for the file titled “Project MAHMA.” Or, if you prefer talking with a real person, you can always just call Lisa here anytime at 1-866-222-9359 (toll free) or 1-715-483-9699.
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