Include 6 to 9 fresh vegetables (in soups and salads) every day … this is nature’s primary source of vitamins and minerals, especially antioxidants.

These are essential for heart health.

Following a high quality nutritional supplements may also help:

Our Daily Strip: (30-day supply of 6 tablets a day)

This product provides 80 essential nutrients that support the heart, immune system, digestive tract, provide energy, and help prevent cravings … all in convenient daily snap-off, put-in-your-pocket, run-out-the-door, and away-you-go individually wrapped vitamin packs.

Our Multi-vitamin, multi-mineral offers excellent absorption.

B vitamins have been shown to lower homocysteine in the blood stream, which may be a greater contributor to heart disease than smoking or cholesterol.

In addition to Vitamin C’s antioxidant qualities, it has also been shown to reduce risks for cataracts, cancer, colds, and viruses. Our 500mgVita-C has a unique sustained-release system based on all-natural plant gums and waxes, maintaining high levels of Vitamin C for an amazing 24 hours in the blood.

Vitamin E / Omega / Carotenoids - Several studies have indicated that Vitamin E may reduce risk of death of heart disease by a whopping 40%! Our Vita-E also contains grapeseed extract which offers additional antioxidant protection for the heart. When combined with antioxidants Vita-C and Carotenoids, the protection may be even greater. Carotenoids provide antioxidants to help prevent plaque from forming. Omega-3 fatty acids make red blood cells more slippery to reduce risk of clots.

Acidophilus and Bifidus essential flora is for intestinal health. Toxins that tend to accumulate in the lower intestines adversely affect the health of the entire body … from cholesterol management (prevents reabsorption of cholesterol from lower intestines) … to candida yeast infection … to digestive disorders and allergies. Friendly bacteria is important for the brain and to reduce inflammation.

The above nutrients are all found in one daily strip.

Additional supplements contribute to a comprehensive cholesterol lowering program:

Cholesterol reducing product -  this product offers clinically proven ingredients that help prevent absorption of cholesterol and lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. It is made with a powerful blend of sterols and stanols, which are found naturally in plants, fruits, vegetables, and grains.

**If on cholesterol lowering drug, it also critical to consider CoQ10 as the liver inhibits CoQ10 production as well as inhibits cholesterol.  Another drug side effect is increased inflammation.

Omega-3 Fish Oil - Reduces 3 risk factors for heart disease; helps lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and elevated blood pressure. Also a natural anti-inflammatory.

Garlic - In addition to lowering serum cholesterol, garlic has also been shown to lower triglycerides and blood glucose in diabetics. It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and protects the liver from toxins, kills intestinal parasites, and also is used as a treatment for colic when breast-feeding.

Weight Loss Shake or Soy Protein Shake – Isoflavones are special substances in soy that are believed to help lower cholesterol, reduce risk of breast and prostate cancer, help control PMS and menopausal symptoms, and reduce the risk of kidney and gall stones.  Not all soy foods contain as high a level of isoflavones as this convenient drink mix. Non-GMO.

Fiber Cholesterol Lowering Drink Mix A unique blend of soluble fibers that can significantly help lower your blood cholesterol when combined with a low-fat diet. Unflavored.

*Do not let sit before drinking.

Fiber binds with cholesterol-rich bile acids preventing absorption into the blood, thus lowering blood cholesterol levels —  clinically tested at Stanford University School of Medicine this fiber is as effective as cholesterol lowering drugs with no side effects  and contains more soluble fiber than any other natural food

OR

Fiber Tablets – Will also help add needed dietary fiber. Each serving provides 3 grams of dietary fiber with just 5 calories – easy to take and simple to do what’s good for you.

Additional Nutrients to Consider:

CoQ10 – Coenzyme Q10 is a natural substance produced by every cell in the body. By age 20 we have reached our maximum production and levels begin to decline. The liver is an important manufacturing site for CoQ though. Statin drugs (prescribed for cholesterol lowering) block the liver’s pathway for making this essential substance for heart health.  Ours now has tripled it’s dose and has resveratrol!!

Our exclusive resveratrol-anti-aging product – Emerging research indicates remarkable cellular repair that occurs with anti-oxidant substances in nature called polyphenols. Very new and exciting research out of Harvard University is studying many benefits to the heart, including reduction in LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase in HDL (good cholesterol).  This remarkable product resveratrol and additional polyphenols which scientists believe greatly increase cellular longevity … and help repair components of the cell that can lead to serious diseases including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimers Disease.

Who might want to use the above products or consider a cholesterol lowering program?

People with slightly elevated cholesterol (between 200 and 240) or low HDL (below 50).

People with high cholesterol levels (above 240) and whose doctors may have recommended statin drugs: In which case, you may choose to stay on the medication and simply add the above recommendations (with consultation with your physician). When your cholesterol levels drop and you’ve made changes in your diet and exercise regimes, you and your healthcare provider may want to try removing or reducing the drug to help avoid the side effects.

People who wish to be proactive and begin heart healthy practices before cholesterol levels rise: Baby boomers. Others with family histories of heart disease.

the above suggestions written by nutritionist Barbara Lagoni - thank you!!

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YIKES!

Your heart health and those of whom you know and/or care about is very important to me.

The benefits of nutrition for the heart are remarkable.  

The non-drug approaches to reducing risk factors for heart disease are possible with the right nutritional supplement program.

Do you really want to take that Cholesterol Lowering Drug Lipitor?

Did you know that the design of the cholesterol lowering drug Lipitor is for those who can’t lower their cholesterol with diet and exercise alone??

Yet, often when someone is diagnosed with high cholesterol they are just given the drug without attempting first to educate about eating right and exercising more?

Did you know that people with liver problems should not take Lipitor? Yet, blood tests are often done on Lipitor patients because of liver issues actually caused by Lipitor ??

Side effects of Lipitor include: muscle problems including severe muscle pain, kidney problems, including kidney failure, liver problems, headaches, diarrhea, gas, rashes, constipation, upset stomach and pain.

Did you also know that Lipitor depletes the nutrient CoQ10?

CoQ10 is a remarkable nutrient that is actually essential for heart health.

My company produces an absolutely superb CoQ10 with resveratrol and 3x more CoQ10

Every single cell in your body requires CoQ10 to create energy, especially in the heart and the brain, resveratrol are the heart protective properties found in red wine, CoQ10 recycles and regenerates vitamin E, prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol up to 80%, reduces platelet aggregation and helps maintain proper blood viscocity.

Should you have these health issues CoQ10 can benefit you: history of heart disease, smoker, angina, arrythmia, peridontal disease, hypothyroidism, lowered immunity, chronic fatique syndrome, fibromyalgia, schizophrenia, alzheimers, mental decline, mitral valve prolaspe, kidney failure

Benefits of CoQ10 include: anti-aging benefits, helps control body weight, protects heart and blood vessels, loweres blood pressure, protests from cholesterol and chemo therapy, important for prevention and treatment of congestive heart failure, helps with macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, also assists treatment of MS, Parkinsons, Huntington’s disease and hereditary ataxia
sourced from nutrition and you booklet, my personal website

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The Center For Nutrition shares why statin users should know about CoQ10

B Complex – essential for brain and nervous system and happy moods

Stress Relief Complex – blunts cortisol that can cause anxiety reactions

St John’s Wort — helps balance serotonin in the brain

Vita D-3 — helps prevent depression

A little word on the street regarding Vitamin D:  

You may be aware of the importance of supplementing with Vitamin D … especially during the winter months

(not to mention how it contributes to prevention of bone loss, cancer, strengthening the immune system,  cardiovascular health and promoting good cholesterol !) 

What you may not realize is that there is a big difference in quality and the body’s ability to absorb Vitamin D.

In the testimony below,  a couple in Ohio – where they celebrate sunshine days perhaps 1/2 of the year tackled raising their Vitamin D levels.  The gentleman taking our Vita D3 (1000 IU per day) had better improvement than his wife taking megadoses from a prescription source, which are often very hard for the body to handle … AND he saved a whole lot more money too.  Our D is less than $8 per bottle ! After one year on mega doses her Vitamin D levels decreased. His on the other hand increased by 11 points!

Which Vitamin D would you rather take?

1.  Tom’s wife, Cathy, used a prescription amount of 50,000 IU daily, yup – that number is correct.

2.  Tom’s Vita D amount = 1,000 IU Vita-D per day = 7000 per week.

PLUS Vita-D in his Multi – Vitamin = 800 IU per day = 5,600 per week.

Tom’s Total Vita D per week = 12,600 IU per week

Another testimony shared the expertise of Dr Bevacqua and a therapeutic dosage approach:

My levels were at 23 which is pretty low.  Dr. Sandra Bevacqua had suggested that I take 20 Shaklee Vita-D3 for 2 weeks then go down to 10 daily for another 2 weeks and stay at 5 for a long time.  I did this for 6 weeks and my vitamin D level went up to 59.  Dr. Bevcaqua feels that everyone’s Vitamin D level needs to be minimum 70 for optimal health.

above info from nutritionist Barbara

There are many nutrients that we offer for detoxification.

A detailed outline of how you can detoxify and why can be found here

Today I’d like to highlight the detoxifying herb Milk Thistle

Your liver is one organ in the body that fights toxins, you especially need Milk Thistle if you : Have liver problems, are feeling sluggish, have hepatitis, live work or commute in polluted areas, work with hazardous chemicals, smoke or experience second hand smoke, overindulge in alcoholic beverages, use ANY over the counter or prescription drugs, or have had food poisoning

The benefits of this medicinal herbal remedy include: protection and detoxification of the liver, regeneration of liver tissue, can treat cirrhosis of the liver, can help treat viral hepatitis, stimulates bile flow, reduce the risk of gallstones, is an antioxidant, lowers serum cholesterol

To find out more about our milk thistle product read the more info tab

Read research articles that support the use of Milk Thistle

Be reminded that not all herbal products are created equally. Be sure you are purchasing the highest of quality product, especially with herbs. Many companies misrepresent their label, have very poor standardization and/or  no standards for quality control

We offer the very best of science and nature.

guaranteed

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* don’t know about you, but when i see natural beauty like the above image and realize that this gift of beauty is also a natural gift that heals – i totally get goosebumps

You only get one of me. Detox me once in a while will you?

Do you know how I benefit you?

OR

HOW to take care of me?

I store the iron reserves you need as well as lots of vitamins and minerals - without me you wouldn’t have the strength to carry on

I make bile to help you digest your food - without me you’d waste away to nothing

I detoxify poisonous chemicals you give me, alcohol, beer, wine and drugs; those prescribed, over the counter or illegal - without me your bad habits would kill you

I store energy like a battery by stock piling carbs, glucose and fat until you need it - without me your sugar levels would fall dramatically and you’d go into a coma

I made the blood in your system before you were born - without me you wouldn’t be here

I manufacture new proteins that your body needs to stay healthy and grow - without me you wouldn’t grow properly

I remove poisons from the air you breath,the exhaust smoke, pollution indoors and out – without me you’d be poisoned

I make clotting factors that stop the bleeding when you accidentally prick yourself - without me you’d bleed to death

I help defend you against germs that constantly enter your body - without me you’d be a sitting duck for every infection known to man.

Do me a favor and take care of me will you ?

I can’t tell you that I am in trouble until it’s too late

I scar easily – those scars are called “cirrhosis”.

Those scars come from the drugs and chemicals you take that actually harm me

Don’t drown me in alcohol.

All that touches your skin absorbs into me – be mindful of the toxins you put on your body

Everything you breathe I breathe too – don’t use aerosols

Don’t eat fatty foods

Detoxify me every once in awhile OK?

I actually have the ability to regenerate!

Remember, I do these things JUST for you:

metabolize fat
manage cholesterol levels
control your weight
cleanse your blood
destroy toxic chemicals 
remove unhealthy cells from the blood
improve your immunity

part of the above information is sourced from a health-bytes power point presentation – thank you lorri kreuscher for sharing

Our signature senna product was created in 1917, by the founder of our company.

This unique product encourages a very mild cleansing action to aid the body’s natural elimination process or is useful in a 30 day detox.

This herbal laxative, can also be made into a pleasant – tasting tea.

Our natural laxative contains Senna leaf, a traditional herb used for more than 3,500 yrs.

Benefits of using this product include:

improves regularity,

reduces body odor,

helps acne,

relieves constipation,

detoxifier,

gastrointestinal problems,

relieves hemorrhoids,

relieves boils,

helps headaches,

improves bad breath

above sourced from: nutrition and you

a customer writes this testimony about our natural laxative:

This natural laxative is the best product I have used for internal cleansing. I use two at night and really feel the difference the next day. It’s consistently wonderful. Thank you and I’ll let you know when I want more!!

90% of degenerative disease conditions can be related directly to intestinal stasis — that is, a stagnant, fermenting condition within the bowels and related organs.

below is an older field document, retyped for informational purposes.

First, a really cool product testimony:

my father of 89 takes a natural senna laxative and has been for years and years — recently they thought he should have a colonoscopy, just for diagnostic sake, i mean at his age he should have something wrong right ??

during the procedure the dr asked my dad, do you take this particular natural laxative? my dad said , why yes i do – daily. The dr said I thought so, because your colon is darker, as are other colons i have seen like this who have also taken this product.  my dad got worried, is that bad?  No the dr said, i wish all my patients had colons like yours.  your colon is like that of a 20 yr old, it couldn’t be any better!!

several sales leaders share the same story.

Do you need a natural safe laxative?

You be the judge.

It has been known by the natural healing profession for many years, and is recently being validated by the medical physicians, that well over 90% of degenerative disease conditions can be related directly to intestinal stasis — that is, a stagnant, fermenting condition within the bowels and related organs. This does not necessarily correspond to actual known constipation. A person can move his bowels many times a day, and still be encumbered with dead cells, decaying food materials, poisonous chemicals, parasites, pus, mucus, etc., all of which contribute to the circulation of toxins throughout the whole body, giving rise to an endless chain of “disease” conditions.

These facts should be taken into consideration when nutrition programs and vitamin therapy are introduced for the first time. The proper body’s response to a proper nutrition program is to start releasing stored toxins from the cells and this puts more stress on organs of elimination (colon, kidneys, lungs, liver, blood, and skin) which are already malfunctioning from past intake of drugs, additives, and refined, processed and overcooked foods. The result of this could be symptoms of nausea, weakness, headaches, rashes, and tiredness. To prevent this from happening, the founder of our company made a natural laxative, a combination of nine different herbs that help detoxify the body through better, more complete, elimination.

It is important to understand that herbs are not in any way related to the artificial colon cleansers promoted by television. Herbs do not act like ordinary laxatives that irritate the tissues and force the bowel to eject its contents. This weakens the organs and causes dependencies. But herbs, being a food, nourish the bowel and related organs to strengthen them so that they will function entirely on their own, effectively eliminating waste materials.

It is hard to say how many tables an individual should use, since each person differs. Choose the dose that gives you two to three soft, easy bowel movements daily. This can range from one half to 3 per day ( in the case of Diverticulitis).

Those who are faithful in using this product for internal cleanliness will get surprising good side effects as days, weeks and months go by. These include a better complexion, no headaches, no bad breath, little odor during bowel movements, plus more energy and clearer thinking.

One cannot read about this unique natural laxative product without gaining a profound respect for our  companies founder

What an amazing mind he had to conceive such a product at the time he did.    Remember, interest in herbal medicines had waned considerably during the middle of the last century.  This was the second product he developed, and it has truly withstood the “test of time” remaining a truly favorite product. Our founder knew that proper elimination of waste from the bowel is one of the keys to optimal health.

It is said that 90% of degenerative diseases are related to, or worsened by, the food we eat passing too slowly through our intestinal system. The fact that our product contains Senna leaf powder and is therefore a laxative is a no-brainer.  Practically everyone in the medical or herbal community would understand that.  What he did to make his signature product unique was to blend an additional eight herbs with the Senna leaf powder to enhance its intended use  – that being to speed up the movement of foodstuffs through the intestinal system.  He was able to accomplish this without the usual unwanted side effects of taking a laxative.  Another great consideration about this product is that the label states a serving size of four tablets.  That would indeed cause a gentle bowel movement within several hours. I think it is interesting to note that by taking less than the serving size, one can effectively speed up the flow of food and waste through the intestinal tract without causing diarrhea.

Why does it work the way it does?  Certainly, several of the herbs contained in this product produce a laxative action.  In addition to the aforementioned Senna leaf powder, buckthorn bark powder, licorice root, blue malva powder, and culver root have shown some laxative action.

They do, however, along with the other herbs present, fulfill other functions within the GI tract to complete the action. For example, licorice root, alfalfa, fennel seed and anise seed aid in digestion.  Licorice root also reduces the production of stomach acid (good for heartburn); and relieves gas, as does anise seed.  Anise seed also acts to relieve stomach cramps.  Rhubarb is unusual in that in can cause a laxative effect, and it has the opposite effect in small doses!

Jonathon Brandmeier will be interviewing me tomorrow morning between 8 and 9 am January 25th on WGN!  

What about?

The burger and my wellness consulting!!

WOOT!

I know top on my list is keeping my weight in control.  Obesity statistics and how being overweight contributes to diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are off the chart alarming.  By managing my weight I reduce my risk of all kinds of health challenges.  You could too!

Last week, an informative webinar launched Shaklee’s “transformation” inch loss campaign. Cinch Inch Loss system is group of products that give you tools you need to lose weight

It’s the Cinch line that has helped me get my weight loss going and keep it off.

I had the honor of being one of the testimony speakers on a national call and wanted to be sure you could hear.

Here is the webinar link:

http://webcast.streamlogics.com/audience/index.asp?eventid=74917238

FYI the webinar asks for your email address to register you for the call, other than that you are not on any further mailing lists or anything. Currently the call will be available archived until March 2012

Should you have any questions about the savings being offered, the products in general and how they might help you or someone you know. Please ask.

Also be reminded that anyone who takes on a comprehensive program.

I will offer an additional 10% off.