Shaklee Sports Nutrition products are used at the highest levels of  competition so you can trust them every time you take them—before, during, and after your workouts. Train longer. Recover faster. Perform better.

And don’t worry, these are natural products with no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. Everything you need. Nothing you don’t. That’s SHAKLEE performance.
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Before: Shaklee Energy™ Pure Energy Chews

Shaklee Energy Chews provide a clean burst of healthy energy to help you get that extra edge when you need it most. Each chew contains a scientific blend of caffeine from natural green tea extract, plus L-tyrosine, L-theanine, B vitamins and vitamin D.

And there are no artificial flavors, sweeteners or added preservatives you’ll find in other energy products.

That’s PURE energy.

During: Shaklee Performance® Pure Hydration Drink

Shaklee Performance is clinically proven to hydrate better than water. Plus, Performance has more electrolytes and provides more energy than the leading hydration drink.

Our proprietary OPTI-LYTE™ electrolyte blend plus our unique mix of carbohydrates delivers instant and sustained energy and supports optimal hydration.

Shaklee Performance® is Clinically Proven

Minimizes fluid loss for enhanced hydration
Maintains blood-glucose levels to sustain intense energy output and to increase stamina
Increases endurance for better athletic performance
No artificial flavors, sweeteners or added preservatives.

That’s Pure Performance.

After: Shaklee Physique® Pure Recovery Shake

Shaklee Physique® is a pure, natural, high-octane fuel for rapid muscle recovery, endurance, and strength. The intelligent-release protein blend and unique protein-to-carb ratio:

Allow your body to absorb a full spectrum of amino acids over time

• Help build firm, lean muscle
• Help restore muscle energ
• Support muscle repair

Physique contains the right amount of protein and carbohydrates to help you recover faster and optimize muscle rebuilding.

No artificial flavors, sweeteners or added preservatives.

That’s Pure Recovery.

Powering athletes. Fueling dreams. From start to finish.

Shaklee Sports Nutrition products have helped Americans rule the podium—winning more than 100 gold, silver, and bronze medals! That’s more than most countries! We have gone to the ends of the earth to prove Shaklee Sports Nutrition is the best. From the North Pole to the South Pole and all points in between. In fact, seven of Time-Life’s Greatest Adventures of All Time were fueled by Shaklee.

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Requirements for this a FREE Sports Nutrition Pack promotion:

Join Shaklee as a Member or Distributor and purchase any product order with a pretax total of $70 or greater (not including the cost of the New Member Pack or Distributor Welcome Kit), or join Shaklee with any GOLD PAK, and you will receive a Shaklee Sports Nutrition Pack for FREE. Shipping and handling charges will apply. Promotional offer valid June 1–July 31, 2011.

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Order Here. The Sports Nutrition special will automatically be entered in your cart after purchasing your membership and products. Questions? Give me a call – I’m happy to help.

Thank you for choosing Shaklee! Enjoy your summer!

But, do not despair, spring cleaning doesn’t have to be noxious and difficult during the actual cleansing part of the process. There are safe and non-toxic cleaning products available that are economical and work really well.

My favorite (of course), are the Get Clean products from Shaklee. I first learned about them on Oprah’s Earth Day show in 2007, and I’ve been a believer ever since. Please watch the below video segment from that actual episode.

I then spent the following month researching Shaklee’s cleaning and nutritional products. Ultimately, I started using them and I know that it’s made a huge difference for my family and the planet.

The cleaning products are concentrated and non-toxic. And, the nutritional supplements are all natural. All products are 100% money back guaranteed and this month you can become a Shaklee member for free, with a minimum $30.00 purchase. If, you’d like more information about the products and or the company, please don’t hesitate to contact me or peruse through my website at www.sowing4health.com. Make this spring cleaning project a healthy one for your family and the planet.

Value Sheet Get Clean

For me personally, I was forced to research nutritional supplements about 5 years ago, for my health issues. It was that or give into constantly being drained, fatigued and having a general lack of motivation. It took a little time and experimentation with some different products, but it was totally worth it! Today, I live an VERY active and fulfilled lifestyle, working my full-time job, working my home based business and then also being involved in numerous community groups and activities.

Even if you’re not plagued with health issues such as I had experienced, the daily demands that society puts on each of us, as well as the demands that we put on ourselves, are literally making many people sick and/or having a poor quality of life. Maintaining some type of healthful balance, must be a priority to stay on your game.

Diet and exercise are on the top of the list, to maintaining your health. Unfortunately, they are usually the first to be overlooked.  The exercise doesn’t have to be extensive, but it needs to be consistent. Diet should to be wholesome foods that aren’t full of a bunch of additives. Normally, shopping the perimeter of the grocery store, will help you meet that goal pretty easily. Additionally, supplementation with quality nutritional products will provide many of the necessary nutrients that we aren’t getting from our actual diet.

First and foremost, is the need for a good multi-vitamin. That means identifying a vitamin that can provide even more than the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of vitamins and minerals. The RDA standards are good, but don’t always represent an optimal amount for a person.

There are also many other vitamin products that have multiple health benefits. Many have overlapping benefits and should be considered, based upon one’s own personal health issues. A few of the more common ones and some of their benefits are listed here:

Omega 3 / Fish Oil ~ Decrease inflammation, brain health, cholesterol reduction, stress reduction

Vitamin D ~ Heart, bone health, immunity

Vitamin C ~ Stress reduction, cardiovascular, eye health, immunity

Vitamin B ~ Migrane issues, cancer

I am not a health professional or expert, but I don’t have to be. All, I have to do is some basic research to find out which supplements are the best for my personal health concerns. And you can do the same for your health. Don’t wait another day to take some type of positive steps to improving your health. Even one small change is a step in the right direction.

For more helpful information on how supplements can improve your health, go to http://www.betterhealthin31days.com/sowing4health

Picture info: This picture is not of me, but of a friend of mine.  Caitlin is a constant reminder to me on why we all need to take care of ourselves. You always want to be able to seize the moment, no matter where you might be!

When, my husband and I were first married, he believed in and only took Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C, to supplement his diet. He self-admittedly talked about having an annual “Idaho Death Flu”, (a phrased he coined for himself), every single year. Up to that point, he didn’t feel there was anything he could do about this annual onset and had resigned himself that it was never going to change.

Based on the health results that I had achieved by researching and using specific supplements, I tried to encourage my husband to try Shaklee’s Vita-Strips, called Vitalizer. Naturally, the battle was not won easily and I literally had to plead with him, to at least try the supplements for a week. In exchange for him doing this, I swore that once that week was up, no matter what he thought of the supplements, it would never be spoken of again. So, he readily took me up on my offer, obviously pretty sure that the end result would put an end to this discussion.

Well folks, that was over 2 years ago now, and my husband is still taking his Shaklee Vitalizer Vita-Strips on a regular basis. The strip contains a multi-vitamin, along with Omega-3,  and more. And of course, all these supplements are made with all natural products that undergo extensive testing by on site Shaklee scientists, to guarantee their safety and efficacy.

For the month of June, Shaklee is offerring 2 great Men’s Health Packages . One includes the 30-day supply of the Vitalizer Vita-Strips and also their Joint Health Complex. This is another product that my husband swears by for joint and muscle pain relief. The second Men’s Health Package includes the Vitalizer Vita-Strips and Joint & Muscle Pain Cream.

Both of these offers allow you to purchase the second product at a very good discount. PLUS, for this month only, you can become a Shaklee Member and the one-time membership fee of $19.95, is waived with a minimum order purchase. By being a member, you will be entitled to always purchase Shaklee products for 15% off of the retail price. And, after becoming member, there are never any minimum order requirements. You place an order, only when you want to.

So, let this month be a great starting place to change the direction from ignoring men’s health to providing reliable products that may very well improve their health. Shaklee offers a 30 day money back guarantee on all of their products. Make a deal with that special man in your life to try the products for 30 days and if he doesn’t see any benefits or improvements, there’s a money-back guarantee. Saving money or getting it back, always gets my man’s attention !!

If, you’d like more information, you can contact me by just clicking on the “Click To Chat With Me Right Now” icon, below my profile in the right-hand column of this blog.

Click here for a link to a mini online catalog of these new products.

Cancer is caused by changes in genes that control the growth and death of cells. The disease develops when cells continue to grow and divide instead of dying off when they get older as they would normally do. As cancer cells multiply, they can damage nearby tissues and can also spread to other parts of the body and develop into new tumors. While improvements in detection, diagnosis, and treatment have increased the survival rate for many types of cancer, we also encourage doing all you can do to prevent the disease as a core strategy of your prescription for optimal health.

With prevention in mind, here are 10 things we can all do to reduce the risk of developing cancer:

1. Avoid tobacco products and second-hand smoke

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for both men and women. Ironically, it’s also the most preventable type of cancer. Some 87-percent of lung cancer deaths are attributable to exposure to tobacco smoke including roughly 3,000 deaths each year in non-smokers due to second-hand smoke. Of the 45 million Americans who still smoke in 2007, 30-percent of male and 21-percent of female high school students reported using some form of tobacco in the prior month. If you smoke, take the necessary steps to quit for the health of you and your loved ones.

2. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight

Being overweight increases your chance of developing certain types of cancer, including cancer of the esophagus, colon and rectum, and pancreas. Obesity also increases the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women by roughly 50-percent, and endometrial cancer by about three fold. And carrying too much extra body weight is believed to account for up to 30-percent of kidney cancers in both men and women. Make smart food choices, control portion sizes, and fill up on fruits and vegetables to help manage your healthy weight and reduce your risk of cancer.

3. Get moving

The American Cancer Society recommends regular exercise as a way to prevent cancer. Regular exercise burns calories and can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. Pick something that gets and keeps you moving like walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, team sports, and even dancing. Consider biking or walking to work, or take a walk during your lunch break. Be sure to gradually work up to 30-45 minutes of exercise a day for five or more days per week.

4. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

Fruits and vegetables are naturally rich in dietary antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and a whole family of carotenoids that may help to protect your healthy genes from oxidative damage. Recent research suggests that eating tomatoes may help to protect against developing prostate cancer, while eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts may help to protect against bladder cancer. Fruits and vegetables are also rich in fiber which can speed the transit of food through the digestive system and may reduce the absorption of cancer-causing chemicals. So eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables may be the best way to ensure broad spectrum protection.

5. Fresh is best

Until about 20 years ago, stomach cancer was the most common cancer worldwide, perhaps due to cultural preferences for eating large amounts of salt-preserved foods such as cured meats and pickled vegetables. This finding underscores the point that when it comes to eating most foods, it’s generally best to eat fresh rather than salted, cured, or pickled. In general, the less processed the food, the healthier it will be for you.

6. Limit alcohol intake

Excess alcohol consumption is associated with increased risks of cancers of the oral cavity, throat, voice box, esophagus, liver, breast, and possibly the colon and rectum. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women, and aside from carrying too much body weight, alcohol intake is the only other established risk factor for this disease. It’s recommended that men who drink alcohol should limit their intake to no more than 2 drinks per day, while women should limit their intake to no more than 1 drink daily.

7. Practice sun safety and check for changes in your skin

Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is damaging to your skin. The genetic damage it can cause to skin cells can lead to skin cancer, a disease that is increasingly common, especially among young people. Be aware that the sun’s peak time is between 10 am and 3 pm and that sunlight exposure can be intensified by up to 50-percent when reflected from sand, water, snow, ice, and concrete. When outdoors, cover up exposed areas and wear sun screen with an SPF of 15 or more. Know your skin and be aware of the location, size, and shape of moles and skin spots, and report any changes promptly to your physician.

8. Reduce your exposure to potential carcinogens

There are many substances in the environment with the potential to put you at higher risk for developing cancer. On the job, minimize your exposure to fumes, dust, solvents, and chemicals. Try to reduce your everyday exposure to potentially-toxic environmental chemicals in the home and…

Dust and vacuum regularly to rid your home of toxins attracted to dust
Open windows and use fresh air to freshen and minimize indoor pollution
Filter your drinking water to remove pollutants
Switch to green cleaning products that are safe but still powerful
9. Know your family history and get screened

Some 5-10-percent of cancers are due to a genetic predisposition to cancer. Family history is a risk factor for common types of cancer including breast, ovarian, colon, and prostate cancer. If you have a family history of cancer your physician may recommend genetic testing to see if you have the type of gene that can increase your chance of developing cancer. For individuals with an average risk of cancer, the following cancer screening guidelines are recommended:

Breast cancer: Women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40 and conduct regular breast self exams starting in the 20’s.
Colon and rectal cancer: Men and women should have one or more screening tests including a colonoscopy starting at age 50.
Cervical cancer: All women should begin cervical cancer screening no later than 21 years of age.
Prostate cancer: Men should have the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination annually beginning at age 50.
10. Choose your dietary supplements wisely

Whether it’s vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, the antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and the carotenoids, fiber, or emerging phytochemicals, nutrition surveys have made it clear that your diet is unlikely to be providing all the essential nutrients and other dietary factors you need to be at your healthiest. And dietary supplement studies have yielded compelling evidence that supplements can help to reduce the chance of developing cancer in undernourished individuals.

Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington published a study in Nutrition and Cancer1 that evaluated the association between dietary and supplemental zinc and prostate cancer in 35,242 men participating in the VITAL cohort, a study specifically designed to evaluate the impact of dietary supplements on cancer risk. In this study, long-term supplemental zinc intake was in fact associated with reduced risk of clinically relevant advanced disease.

And as reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine2, National Cancer Institute researchers found that among postmenopausal women, the greater their total calcium intake from dietary supplements and food up to about 1,300 mg per day, the lower was their risk of developing cancer. For men and women, a diet rich in calcium from supplements and food was associated with a lower risk of developing cancers of the digestive system such as colon cancer. These findings are consistent with randomized clinical trials which have shown that calcium supplementation reduces the recurrence of colon polyps, which are precursors to colon cancer

Clearly, dietary supplements play a key role in making up the nutrient shortfalls in your diet, and they provide a means of achieving optimal nutrient levels needed to achieve and maintain the best of health.

1Zinc intake from supplements and diet and prostate cancer. Gonzalez A, Peters U, Lampe JW, White E. Nutr Cancer. 2009;61(2):206-15

2Dairy food, calcium, and risk of cancer in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Park Y, Leitzmann MF, Subar AF, Hollenbeck A, Schatzkin A. Arch Intern Med. 2009169(4):391-401

Above information provided by Shaklee.

But also to be taken into consideration, is the addition of vitamins and supplements, into ones health maintenance program. I think that it’s pretty much common knowledge that even raw and natural foods today, don’t provide enough of the nutrients that our bodies were designed to use. The choices for alternative health products are so numerous, that I’m sure many folks just don’t know where to start. I too, had this dilemna a couple of years ago, when I felt that my physical health was getting pretty bad.

Back then, it seemed like I was ALWAYS feeling exhausted and tired, no matter how much rest I got, or how calm of a place my life was in, at that time. So, I began to read books, research on-line, and watch programs that focused on natural health. I learned some basics about what defined a “good” vitamin or supplement, and began to purchase some of them on line and from a local health food store.

I started out by adding soy into my diet, probiotics and prebiotics, fish oil, and other vitamins and supplements. Over a period of time, I began to feel a little more energy and less fatigued, but was still seeking more information to improve my overall health.

Then, in April 2007, I stumbled upon Shaklee, when they were featured on Oprah’s Earth Day program. I went online to research Shaklee and their green cleaning products, and discovered they are the #1 natural nutrition company in the U.S. I did some serious homework on Shaklee, printing off their product labels and comparing them to the products that I was currently taking. I also researched their quality control and products standards. Ultimately, I made a decision to try the Shaklee natural vitamins and supplements, and haven’t looked back since!

Since adding the natural vitamins and supplements that Shaklee offers into my daily regime, my health has improved tenfold. My previous issues with fatigue, memory loss, and overall mental attitude, have improved drastically. I work a full-time job, as well as a part-time home based business. There’s a lot of commuting between the two occupations and of course, a loving husband to spend time with.

Today, February 2009, I feel more empowered in making positive life choices for myself, my family and the planet. I realize that the quest continues, but I’m going to enjoy the journey along the way….AND FEEL BETTER WHILE DOING IT !!

The amazing discovery relates back to the “French Paradox” and the drinking of red wine. From red wine, and specifically the muscadine grape, comes a product known as Resveratrol. Resveratrol has been tested and proven that when used in high concentrations, it will fight age related illnesses, AT A CELLULAR LEVEL.

Here are the key mechanisms of cellular aging:

1 – DNA Damage: Every day, every cell in your body is bombarded by up to a million DNA-damaging assaults. These assaults can damage the cell’s genetic database, creating a “typo” that may compromise cell function and longevity.

2 – Genetic Regulators: Genetic regulators contribute to age-related cellular deterioration.

3 – Declining Cellular Energy Production: Mitochondria is our cells creates energy we can’t live without. As mitochondrial efficiency decreases, cell function declines.

4 – Accumulation of AGE proteins: Excess accumulation of Advanced Glycation End products (AG) can cause cellular damage that can compromise cell integrity and longevity.

New clinical tests have shown that using resveratrol based products, can markedly reduce cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. Most of these tests have been to animals, but are now moving into human trials, and specifically focusing first on cancer patients.

Last night, 60 Minutes aired a story about this amazing substance, resveratrol. The episode focuses around a pill that is in the testing phases in the pharmaceutical world. But, what wasn’t mentioned in the 60 Minutes story about resveratrol, is that there is already a natural resveratrol product on the market that doesn’t require a prescription, and is 10 times more powerful than resveratrol alone. It’s called Vivix, and it has undergone numerous tests and research already.

The all-natural, patent pending product, is exclusive to Shaklee. One of the Dr’s interviewed in the 60 Minutes episode, is the resource that Shaklee used in obtaining the natural version of this anti-aging wonder drug. Shaklee has taken the super polyphenols from a “Super Grape”, known as Vitis rotundifolia. This is the only grape found in nature with an extra chromosome, which scientists believe greatly enhances its polyphenol profile and potential health benefits.

So, while the drug companies are out there researching and developing a synthetic version of Resveratrol, we really don’t have wait for a pharmaceutical product, nor rely on a pill, when there’s already an all-natural anti-aging extract available. We can enjoy all the benefits with just one teaspoon a day, right now! Viva La Vivix!

For years, there has been a belief that red wine has benefits for good heart health. But now, researchers are finding that it has benefits against cancer, dementia and other age-related diseases. The secret in the wine is what is known as “resveratrol”. One, of many good resources to read on resveratrol and polyphenols, is available on the National Cancer Institute’s website, where red wine and cancer prevention is discussed.

Dr David Sinclair of Harvard Medical School has been a key player of numerous studies about resveratrol and was interviewed by Barbara Walters about this revolutionary, anti-aging product. Dr Sinclair is now also a member of Shaklee’s Scientific Board, and Shaklee is very pleased to be associated with his mission to improve world health through new scientifically based innovations with respect to aging and longevity.

Resveratrol is created from several different natural plant sources, but the most beneficial known source is the grape; specifically the muscadine grape. Resveratrol has been referenced in over 2,000 research publications, including multiple studies conducted by Harvard University, at the National Institute of Aging, at the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Environmental Science.

Another great thing about resveratrol, is that it has not been found to be toxic or have adverse effects on humans. And because of that, Shaklee offers a resveratrol product based on Dr Sinclair’s research, that is 10 times more powerful than red wine. My website provides more information about the science and the product, known as Vivix.

Shaklee designed the Vivix dietary supplement for adult men and women who are concerned about cellular aging and who are committed to a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. Vivix is a unique blend of polyphenolic ingredients that provides an amount of resveratrol that cannot be normally obtained in a typical diet, but is carefully chosen based on the available evidence and the emerging laboratory research that points to both the potential antioxidant and cellular anti-aging properties of resveratrol.