Does the weight loss Secret Lie in GLA or Omega–3?

From Master Coordinator Dan Henderson
Dear Friends,
A few days ago I sent an email on “GLA and Weight Loss”.
I have now received this response from Nedra Sahr who has done significant research on this issue. I asked her if I could pass this on and she kindly agreed that I could send it to you! Hope it helps in your quest for better health!
Dan
Nedra's Reply to Dan:
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to "weigh in" on this isssue. In all my research, I have found that, with a few exceptions , Omega-3 will do everything GLA does and do it better . AND since 95% of us are deficient in Omega-3's it makes sense to work on restoring the natural balance of Omega-3 to Omega-6. Currently most Americans have a ratio of 20 Omega-6 to one Omega - 3. The true balance should be 3 Omega-6 to one Omega-3. We can correct that imbalance by avoiding all products made with the Omega-6 rich vegetable oils such as corn, cottonseed, safflower, soy and anything that says mixed vegetable oils. You'll find these oils in prepared salad dressings, baked goods and fast foods. Consider making your own salad dressings using extra virgin olive oil . Use olive oil, canola oil and perhaps a teeny bit of peanut oil for stir-frying or sauteeing. And avoid fried foods!

To help correct the imbalance consider supplementing with a minimum of 3 Omega - 3 per day. My personal recommendation...I'm sure other nutritionists might differ from me- is that I prefer always to begin supplementing the Essential Fatty Acids with the Omega-3's. While we are on this issue, flax oil which is considered a source of Omega-3's does not convert to the anti-inflammatory prostaglandin (PGE-3) as easily as fish oil sources because flax needs an enzyme called delta-6 desaturase to convert it to PG-E-3. Delta-6 desaturase is also used to break Omega-6's to PG-1 prostaglandins that are anti-inflammatory. Flax is the "step-child" waiting for its share of the delta-6 desaturase so it does not get converted to a great degree.

One more consideration: when the diet is high in Omega-6's from the vegetable oil sources the body can convert some of them to the anti-inflammatory PG-1 but if there's a huge load, the others will convert to PG-2 an inflammatory prostaglandin. You could in fact, cause a lot of inflammation in your body without ever eating the traditional sources of inflammatory prostaglandins such as meat and dairy.. Here's another another reason to avoid excess vegetable oils in your diet.

Where does GLA come in? Black Currant is the richest source. It's "breakdown" mechanism bypasses the need for the delta-6 desaturase so it can convert to the anti-inflammatory PG1 quite easily. It is an Essential Fatty Acid. While I often wait to add GLA to a program of supplementation ( usually a cost issue) I DO recommend GLA right away for PMS and certain forms of eczema and psoriasis. While some research shows that GLA is helpful for Rheumatoid Arthritis my research and my clinical experience suggest that we most always get excellent pain reduction within 4-5 days using Omega-3's and since they are in short supply for most of us, it's a bonus to begin with Omega-3's and then add GLA as needed.

One further comment since we began this discussion of using GLA for weight loss. Research shows that the use of Omega-3's is an excellent help to maintain weight loss and elevate mood. In fact, our TEAM-15 players who have maintained their weight loss for one year all are consistent users of the Omega-3's.
Here's a great web site that will speak to this issue of scientific results
using GLA for weight loss and other health conditions: CLICK HERE
Best wishes for your continued good health,
Nedra
Nedra Sahr, M.S., C.N.S.
Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist
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How can YOU be ready for Flu Season or a possible Super Flu Pandemic? Our hopes in providing the following information is to give facts that will better enable you to make informed decisions. Below is URGENT information that needs to get to lots of people quick … read it carefully and pass it on. It will help you to grasp the VALUE of MGM Supplement's New Immune Builder.

The Facts:
§ Many common germs are becoming more and more resistant to the once powerful drugs at an alarming rate. U.S. News (May 10, 1999) reported that Pneumococci, the most common, but deadliest bacteria in America, is so resistant to antibiotics … that it can kill (killing over 40,000 yearly). In 1992, 5% were resistant to penicillin … in 1999, an average of 25 to 40% were resistant to penicillin.
§ In the flu epidemic of 1918-1919, 40 million died. The World Health Organization and other experts are anticipating another pandemic … they use the word “inevitable”.
§ The front cover of National Geographic, October 2005 warns … “The Next Killer Flu” is pending.
§ On Canadian Thanksgiving, October 2005, America’s Associated Press released an article entitled “Feds Prepare for Super-Flu Disaster”. The media reports that the U.S. anticipates from 200,000 to 1.9 million could die and millions more would be ill, overwhelming the hospitals if the Avian Influenza Virus hits America.
§ The World Health Organization has announced that IMMUNITY is the #1 Health concern …. They anticipate 50 million people worldwide could die from the Avian Influenza Virus.

What about the Flu Vaccine? Many people want to be PROACTIVE to reduce their risk of getting the flu or to prepare for a pandemic. It is fall, the time of year when many people are making the decision about whether to receive the flu shot. However, the general public is expressing concern about the reported risks from flu shot vaccines. In the Washington Free Press (#72 Nov/Dec 2004) the headlines of an article by D. Miller M.D. read … “Want to Avoid Alzheimer’s ….? … then forget the flu vaccine”. WHY? A statement in the 1998 issue of John Hopkins Newsletter affirmed this increase of Alzheimer’s by stating that it is expected to quadruple. At the NVIC International Vaccine Conference in Arlington, Virginia, September 1997, Hugh Fudenburg, M.D., stated that if an individual has had five consecutive flu shots, his/her chance of developing Alzheimer’s Disease is 10 times greater than if they had one, two, or no shots (based on ten-year study … 1970-80). When asked why he made this statement regarding the correlation between the flu shot and Alzheimer’s, Dr. Fudenberg said that it is due to the mercury and aluminum that is in the flu shot (and in almost all childhood vaccinations). The accumulation of mercury and aluminum in the brain causes cognitive dysfunction. Dr. Fundenburg is the world’s leading immunogenetist and 13th most quoted biologist of our time, and author of nearly 850 papers in peer reviewed journals.

Vaccines affect YOUR Health Now and in the Future! The flu vaccine, offered to the public each year, is not without problems. It often contains the following three ingredients:
1. Formaldehyde, a known cancer causing agent
2. Thimerosal (a preservative), a derivative of mercury, a known neurotoxin linked to brain damage and autoimmune diseases.
3. Aluminum, a heavy metal that has been associated with an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease.

How Effective has the Flu Shot been? The influenza epidemic that hit North America so strongly in January 2000 was the worst in 5 years. Of interest is the fact that a large percentage of the elderly that contracted the flu did so despite having had their flu shots. One nursing home in Toronto recorded 32 cases of the flu; of those who became ill, 31 had been vaccinated against the flu the month before.

Each individual has to decide for themselves and make an informed decision with regard to their options and risks associated with vaccines. Vaccines are drugs and come with side effects that can impact your health now and in the future. Many informed consumers are choosing more natural ways to develop the strongest possible immune system to help prevent sickness. Don’t forget … everyone one has an “internal army of soldiers” (immune cells) that is designed to fight germs, bacteria, viruses and cancer! A very wise choice is to power up the immune system DAILY so that it has a better chance of winning the war against flu, bacteria, viruses, cancer, etc. MGM Supplement's Immune Builder, used daily, is an excellent investment in your immune health. The health benefits of this product are remarkable!

What is Immune Builder? MGM Supplement's Immune Builder stimulates every cell of the body to produce its own NATURAL INTERFERON with NO SIDE EFFECTS. So what is INTERFERON?
§ It was discovered by world renowned, Dr. Yosuhiko Kojima in 1954, and he was widely honoured for discovering interferon.
§ Interferon is a natural substance produced by every cell of the body.
§ It is activated when a cell is attacked by microbes, viruses, cancer cells, etc., and has two important functions.
o It signals neighbouring cells to prepare for action and triggers other resistance mechanisms.
o It activates other “soldier” immune cells that kill foreign invaders.
§ Interferon helps protect us from the daily exposure to millions of foreign invaders that can lead to serious sickness and disease.
SOOOOOOOO it makes total sense to help the body help itself …. and that is the purpose of MGM Supplement's Immune Builder… to stimulate every cell of the body to produce more natural interferon to provide a greater level of protection against broad spectrum flu, viruses, etc. However, it does not stop there … if your immune system is out of balance with hypo- or hyper-immune disorders, it helps to modulate or rebalance the immune system, and also helps modulate your endocrine system, and is therefore an aid in balancing hormones.

A SAFE Option to Pharmaceutical Interferon: Interferon is so potent that pharmaceutical companies produce it artificially via genetic engineering, and it is successfully used to treat Hepatitis, HIV, and various kinds of cancer … but this genetically engineered interferon is also incredibly toxic and VERY expensive (on average ONE interferon injection costs $500 – which is equal to the cost of an entire year’s supply of MGM Supplement's Immune Builder. Dr. Kojima saw the toxicity of the genetically engineered interferon and set out to find a way to stimulate the body to produce interferon naturally. He and his colleagues spent the next 40 years testing over 200 natural herbal extracts to perfect what we now have as Immune Builder. It is the only supplement created by the doctor who discovered natural interferon. (Dr. Kojima is a member of Shaklee’s Medical Advisory Board.)

Immune Builder is an exclusive blend of clinically proven immuno-supportive phytonutrients … FOUR key herbal extracts, which contain bioactive polysaccharides …
1. Pumpkin Seed
2. Plantago Seed
3. Safflower Flower
4. Japanese Honeysuckle Flower.
It is intended for everyday use. TWO easy-to-swallow caplets daily provide natural unsurpassed support for the immune system’s most powerful front-line defenses.

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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), and 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 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.

I used to have SOOOO many Colds! “In the spring of 2003 I started taking NutriFeron Previous to this I had always been susceptible to colds and when I got a cold it would be at least two weeks long. 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 of 2003 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 Calcutt

NutriFeron helps 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 Johnson

Small Child with Asthma … Great Results: Patty Palma 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 then 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.”

Sickly Child Greatly Improved! “We started giving NutriFeron to my granddaughter when she was only 4 years old. We crushed it and mixed it with peanut butter and organic fruit jam. There is no taste. The reason that we started giving it to Lindsey was that she had started preschool and was getting sick all the time. Her sister, Brooke, was taking the NutriFeron (Brooke was 8 and can swallow pills) and was doing great. Shaklee cannot claim that it is good for children since their clinical testing was not done on children or pregnant & nursing women. However, the ingredients are absolutely harmless, and one of the scientists at Shaklee told me that she gives it to her three year old with great results. All my children and grandchildren take NutriFeron with great results. The older ones are 19, 17 & 15 and they never get sick. We also have a lot of allergies in our area and it has really helped. My sons and their wives take it too.” Janet
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, that he try some Shaklee products, mainly, Basics with Soy 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 Cooper

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 supplements including: B Complex, Vitamin E, Advanced Beta Carotene, 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 Beelitz

Pneumonia GONE! “My Aunt Gerry was diagnosed with pneumonia. She is 86 years old and living in a nursing home. The doctor insisted on a shot of antibiotics followed by oral antibiotics. I said no, let’s try this first (I am her power of attorney). I suggested she take two NutriFeron and two Shaklee CorEnergy twice a day. I told the staff the product takes 3 days to increase the white blood cell count. I showed them the clinical test results. Aunt Gerry did not get worse. And by the 5th day she no longer had pneumonia. There is resistance by the medical team at the nursing home to attribute the products to her recovery, but I know my Aunt Gerry, and she has no other health problems and I witnessed her recovery.” Bobbie Stasey

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 Vitamin C plus other supplements including Shaklee DR (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 White

Serious Bowel Bacteria GONE: “In March of 2005 I made a trip home to see my father in the nursing home. I back came home a very sick person, but because I have a history of IBS I thought that was my problem. After 10 days of extreme abdominal pain and a foul smelling discharge, I finally went to the doctor. My doctor tested my stool and I was diagnosed with C-Diff (Clostridium Difficel … a bacterium that can cause serious illnesses including botulism, tetanus and gas gangrene). After a month of treatment through my doctor, I began taking Shaklee NutriFeron … in a week I could tell a significant difference in my body.” Karleen Taylor

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Kosher Food Popular With Health Conscious Of All Faiths

Until recently, it was close to impossible for the kosher or
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The health conscious and dieters are finding Kosher food is
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Keeping kosher means following dietary laws handed down through
the centuries among the Jewish faithful. Kosher has its roots in
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.

Religious inspectors also rule out sick or injured animals that
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In our modern world where most animals are often treated roughly,
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Kosher tradition features a major group of foods known as Parve.
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For people who want to avoid deadly flu strains

This is very important information about your health and the
health of your family. Deadly flu strains are on the way, and here is
some important information on how you and your family can have the
best possible defense--- so you are ready when the bugs come your
way--- and they are coming.

I don't know about you, but news this week that the U.S. military would
quarantine parts of the country in the event of an outbreak of avian
flu really stopped me in my tracks.

Remember the movie Outbreak? Well, this one is not designed for the
box office.

May 2005 — The Tipping Point

When the history of the world is written years from now ... there'll be
a chapter on avian flu that will track the H5N1 virus back to the great
Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918-1919. It killed 40 million.

But the story will likely focus on May, 2005 as the tipping point. This
is when the first case was reported of H5N1 being found in pigs in
Indonesia. Now, up to this point, the virus had been confined to
chickens. Almost 200 million chickens have been killed or died of H5N1
in Asia in the last year, but almost all humans infected have eaten
diseased birds or worked very intensively with poultry.

Pigs are much more like humans than chickens are, and that's why
President Bush is starting to talk about cordoning off parts of the
country if it breaks out ... experts say the jump from pigs to humans
is easy, rapid and virtually unstoppable.

Fast forward to July '05: An outbreak of H5N1 kills 60 people in
Vietnam. The REALLY bad news, though, is that the casualty rate drops
to 35% from 65%. A lower casualty rate usually means more people
walking around with it, so the virus can find many more hosts.

Here's the point ...

Unless you unplugged your TV set about a month ago and canceled your
subscription to your favorite newspapers and magazines ... you're aware
the #1 health concern around the word today is a potential pandemic.

The World Health Organization and other experts tell us we will have a
pandemic. They use the word INEVITABLE. Whoa!

They tell us one way to be prepared for a pandemic like the bird flu is
to have on hand, doses of Tamiflu ... the only known antidote to the
bird flu. One problem ... even it — is not 100% effective.

Another problem ... estimates are that only 4.3 million will have it
available to them.

Will you and the members of your family be among the fortunate few
should a pandemic strike?

If not, here's another option that could help save your life. Here's
what you should do ...

Develop the strongest possible immune system starting right now!

Why? Just plain old common sense.

Because during the black plague ... the only difference between those
who survived and those who didn't ... appeared to a super strong immune
system.

So how can you build immunity? Well, diet and exercise can help. In
addition to diet and exercise, one of the reasons for this letter is to
make sure you know about a revolutionary immune building breakthrough.

3 days to strong immune system ...

Ever heard of Interferon? Interferon was discovered in 1954 by world
renown immunologist, Dr. Yoshida Kojima. It is injected into HIV,
cancer, and Hepatitis patients in an effort to build immunity. It has
major side effects and is very, very expensive. As a preventive measure
... interferon would not be indicated.

What if I told you there is a new, breakthrough product, clinically
proven and guaranteed to boost your bodies natural interferon levels
within 3 days!

It's called NutriFeron ... a natural botanical immune booster developed
(after 40 years of painstaking research) by the same immunologist who
discovered interferon, Dr. Yoshida Kojima.

NutriFeron can strengthen you immunity in a way no other product in the
world can. It has no side effects. It's so safe, you can give it to
some children.

Want proof?

In published clinical studies, the potent-yet-safe phytonutrient blend
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cellular level in just 3 days.

NutriFeron is patented and only one company in the world has it ...
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What could you do that could be more important than building your
family's immunity?
In just 3 days, they'll have a stronger immune system and you'll rest a
little easier.

The more you learn about NutriFeron, the more you'll understand that
even without a pandemic ... NutriFeron could be the most important
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NutriFeron is available right now ... when a pandemic strikes, Tamiflu
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John Mantuano forwarded the report on Immune Booster to me about three weeks ago. My Myasthenia Gravis had been acting up again for about two months. My left eye would not stay open, some diplopia, and I couldn’t squint properly. I was taking Mestinon prescribed by the neurologist. There was little or no improvement.

I ordered a bottle of Immune Booster and took one capsule daily for the first week then two daily thereafter. About four days after I started on two capsules daily, my eye began improving some each day. As a matter of fact, after two more weeks, it is almost normal and still improving.

I am very happy that you sent the report to John and he forwarded it to me. I just rejoined Shaklee under John. Even though Immune Booster costs four times as much as my medical prescription, it is well worth it. Actually it is amazing. I just ordered the four pack (10% savings) so I wouldn't run out.

Thought you might like to know this. The same dosage is recommended for Fibromyalgia. I told Darold to get it. What with the moving, he may have forgotten. Please, jog his memory if he hasn't ordered. Maybe it would work as well for him.
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Fish oil calms kids with ADHD'

A DAILY dose of fish oil helps calm children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, an Australian study suggests.

PhD psychology student Natalie Sinn, of the University of South Australia and CSIRO Nutrition, studied 145 children aged seven to 12 with ADHD over 15 weeks.

Half were given a commercially available dietary supplement containing a combination of fish oil and evening primrose oil, in a ratio of four to one.

The other group took a placebo – an inactive treatment.

In what's known as a double-blind study, parents, children and researchers did not know whether children were taking the daily fish oil capsules or the placebo.

MS Sinn said when parents were later questioned, children on the active fish oil capsules, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, showed improvements in attention, behaviour and vocabulary.

"They were able to concentrate better, they were calmer, less impulsive, that sort of thing," Ms Sinn said in an interview.

"The same improvements were not reported from children who took the placebo."

When the placebo group switched to the fish oil capsules for a further 15 weeks, they showed similar benefits.

Children recruited into the study were not taking medication for their ADHD. They were given just under a gram of fish oil a day in the trial.

Ms Sinn said 60 per cent of the brain was composed of fats, the most important being omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fish oil, and omega-6, like those in evening primrose oil.

She said many people in western societies were deficient in the omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in dark leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds and oily fish.

"There's a growing body of research that's finding evidence of links between omega-3 deficiency and mental health problems like depression and schizophrenia," Ms Sinn said.

"Research is also suggesting that some children with developmental problems, including ADHD and dyslexia, can benefit from taking omega-3 supplements."

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Allergy relief from Acidopholus--a testimony

By Anne Whitcomb

For the first time in my life, I have been suffering greatly from allergies.
I've been receiving many a smarty-pants comment here and there from people
who tell me "isn't there a vitamin for that?". Ha Ha.

Many others have told me to take Allegra or Claritin, etc.. the list is
long, but not my preference since the side effects from those antihistimines
is not really up my alley.

OK, so being an inquisitive person, I've been researching this stuff and
trying very hard to rid myself of the scratchy eyes, constant sneezing and
middle of the night blowing of the nose! I think I have found a solution.

Since allergies are the result of an abnormal immune system response, I
decided to work on strengthening my immune system. I was taking Shaklee's
Nutriferon and my regular multivitamin and that didn't seem to do it.
However, once I increased my dosage of Optiflora from 1x/day to 2x/day, the
allergies went away immediately. Yippee! I even experimented and tried a
day with just one Optiflora and those damn sneezing attacks were back. So,
I highly recommend it.

Try it yourself and see if it helps. Thought I'd share...

Take Care All,

Anne

PS Whole Health MD also recommends Quercitin for Allergies and Asthma.
Shaklee has Quercitin in its Flavomax supplement, which I would also
recommend if you have really severe allergies or asthma.

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ALLERGY AND SINUS RELIEF PROGRAM

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allergy, asthma, colds, flu, sinus infections, yeast infections, diarrhea &
flatulence. It also has heart protective properties of lowering elevated blood
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Strengthen the Immune System

Sustained Release Vita C
For continuous antioxidant protection against environmental assaults, this
unique all-natural sustained formula slowly releases Vitamin C into your blood
stream over a 5-hour period and provides nutrients from the entire vitamin C
complex including bioflavonoids. Vitamin C has been found to protect against
smog, smoke, and poor diet, stress, bruising, varicose and spider veins, chronic
infection, allergies, asthma, colds, flu, swollen glands, anemia, colon polyps
and slow healing.

Immunity Booster
Developed and extensively tested by immunologists in Japan, this proprietary
blend of natural plant extracts is derived from pumpkin seeds, safflower
flowers, plantago seeds and Japanese honeysuckle flower buds. NutriFeron supports
and stimulates the immune system by increasing the activity of macrophages
(white blood cells) and inducing natural interferon production. It optimizes the
body´s immune response against environmental irritants and airborne
substances (as with allergies and asthma). Completely safe - no adverse reactions to these plant extracts recorded.

Acidopholus, Two-Product Daily Colon Care System
The healthy body contains trillions of "friendly" micro-organisms. Most of
them live in the colon and perform a multitude of health-supporting tasks.
The most common cause of imbalance in normal microflora populations is the use
of antibiotics. Other factors include age, poor food choices and low fiber
intake. Shaklee´s patented
state-of-the-art triple encapsulation process permits guaranteed delivery of
bifidobacterium longum and lactobacillus acidophilus to the intestine...and no
refrigeration is necessary. Adding these microflora can enhance the body´s
total immune response.

It is best to reduce consumption of dairy products, as they tend to increase
mucous production.


The MGM Supplement Manufacturer Difference
The principle of "Products in Harmony with Nature and Good Health" guides
our manufacturer science. Experts in nutrition, public health, food science, analytical
chemistry, biochemistry, herbology, microbiology and engineering staff the
52,000 square ft. Manufacturer Research Center in Hayward, California.
They continue the important research and development that makes each product the
world standard for quality.

Reduce Exposure to Toxins
In addressing allergy and sinus problems, a two-fold approach is usually
recommended: 1) strengthening the immune system (as discussed above), and 2)
avoiding products that could aggravate allergy and sinus conditions such as
certain foods and cleaning products. Many cleaning products not only irritate the
skin, but their odors can aggravate upper respiratory problems.

Laundry Concentrate
Fragrance free, no masking agents, no dyes, hypoallergenic, dust-free
granular formula, highly concentrated laundry product, natural organic enzymes,
environmentally safe (biodegradable, free of phosphates, chlorine, borates,
nitrates). Kosher certified.

Germicide
Disinfectant, no cresol (easily absorbed by the skin, causes digestive
disturbances, nervous disorders, mental changes, skin eruptions and jaundice).
Kills parvovirus, feline leukemia, distemper virus and the AIDS virus on surfaces.
Note: for allergy and sinus relief in the winter when it´s dry, remember to
use a humidifier with a few drops of All Purpose-G to inhibit bacterial growth.

MGM supplement's Skin Care Products
Combine advanced technology with herbal and botanical extracts...especially
formulated for sensitive skin. Hypoallergenic, pH balanced, no artificial
colorants or heavy mineral oils, noncomedogenic (won´t clog pores). Plus a
comprehensive highly derma-available complex designed to actually break each link in
the chain of free radical damage.

Other Helpful Products

Alfalfa
Known as the "Father of all Foods," grown without fungicides, bactericides,
synthetic hormones, growth regulators or chemicals. Contains large amounts of
chlorophyll, natural antihistamine, natural diuretic, digestive aid, source
of trace minerals. Some historical uses: sinus problems, allergies, hay
fever, swelling pain and stiffness in joints, ulcers, stomach ailments and hiatal
hernia.

Defend & Resist
One of the most prominent herbs used in the U.S. and Europe. Activates the
immune system, promotes production of white blood cells, enhances resistance to
infection, viral and bacterial, anti-inflammatory, promotes wound healing,
reduces mucous, relieves boils, gangrene, ulcerations, bites, abscesses, fights
candida.

Air Source Indoor Air Purification
The revolutionary technology of the Air Source 3000 reduces 3 major forms of
airborne pollution - microbes, particulates and gases and odors. This filter
less system will cover
3000 square feet, has no maintenance except an annual lamp module
replacement. It is quiet, attractive and very effective.

For allergy and sinus relief in the winter when it´s dry, remember to use a
humidifier with a few drops of All Purpose-G to inhibit bacterial growth.

Because the brain is the most sensitive organ in the body, many experts
recommend eliminating foods and environmental irritants that could create brain
allergies. (Doris Rapp, M.D. "Is This Your Child´s World?") Using MGM Supplement's cleaning and personal care products may be helpful as they are based on a
philosophy of "Living in Harmony with Nature."

Do you Need Herb-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, Dr. Shaklee has made HERB-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 HERB-LAXATIVE 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 30 per day (in the case of Diverticulitis).

Those who are faithful in using HERB-LAXATIVE 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.

Herb Laxative

One cannot study the Shaklee product Herb-Laxative without gaining a profound respect for our founder Forrest C. Shaklee, Sr.

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. Herb-Laxative was the second product he developed, and it has truly withstood the "test of time" remaining one of Shaklee's favorite products. Dr. Shaklee 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 Herb-Lax® 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 Dr. Shaklee 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!

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Folate May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

By Patti Connor
WebMD Medical News

Aug. 2005 -- Diets high in folate may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
disease.
During a nine-year study, researchers showed that older adults whose diets
were high in folate reduced their risk of Alzheimer's disease by half compared
with those whose diets contain less than the Recommended Dietary Allowances
(RDA).
The study appea rs in the inaugural issue of Alzheimer's and Dementia: the
Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys
memory and the ability to think and reason. An estimated 4 million people in
the U.S. have dementia, most with Alzheimer's disease. By 2050, that number
could be as high as 16 million, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
More Folate Needed
Using information gathered from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging,
researchers identified the relationship between diet and Alzheimer's disease
risk.
They analyzed the diets of 579 volunteers (359 men, 220 women) 60 and older
without Alzheimer's disease and followed them for nine years. The researchers
looked at what percentage of participants' diets contained antioxidant vitamins
(E, C, carotenoids) and B vitamins (folate, B-6, and B-12).
Between 1984 and 1991, participants provided diaries describing their diet
during a typical week. Total daily nutrient intake was estimated as the combined
intake from diet and supplements.
Healthy Diet Important
Folate has also been shown to lower blood levels of homocysteine, a risk
factor for heart disease. High homocysteine levels, as well as decreased folate
and vitamin B-12 levels, have also been associated with stroke and Alzheimer's
disease.
The American Heart Association does not recommend widespread use of folic
acid supplements to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. They recommend a
healthy, well-balanced diet that includes at least five servings of fruits
and vegetables a day.
Foods rich in folate include oranges and bananas, leafy green vegetables,
asparagus, broccoli, liver, and many types of beans and peas, as well as
fortified bread.
During the follow-up period 57 participants developed Alzheimer's disease.
The researchers then compared the nutrient intake of those who developed
Alzheimer's disease with that of those who did not develop the disease. They show
that those with a higher dietary intake of folate had an almost 60% lower rate
of the disease.
They concluded that older adults whose total folate intake (diet and
supplement) equaled or exceeded the 400 microgram RDA reduced their chances of
developing Alzheimer's disease by 55%.
No association was seen between intakes of vitamin C, carotenoids, or vitamin
B-12.
When analyzed separately a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease was seen among
people taking "at or above" the RDA for vitamin E or vitamin B-6; however,
the protective effects of these vitamins disappeared when folate, vitamin E, and
vitamin B-6 were all taken into account together.
"Although folates appear to be more beneficial than other nutrients, the
primary message of our study should be that overall healthy diets seem to have an
impact on limiting Alzheimer's disease risk," says Maria Corrada, assistant
professor of neurology at the University of California in Irvine, in a news
release.

SOURCES: News release, Alzheimer's Association

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Announcing Worldwide Exclusive Formula...For Your Immune System

Announcing NutriFeron—A Shaklee Exclusive

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From Allergies to Cancer

A Shaklee exclusive, NutriFeron is a patented, clinically proven blend of immune-strengthening plant extracts. Taken daily, NutriFeron strengthens immune response by boosting the body’s natural interferon.

Our immune systems are under increasing attack, every day.
The scientific and medical communities have identified interferon as critical to healthy immune function.
Dr. Kojima, the world renowned immunologist who discovered interferon in 1954, spent 40 years searching for a natural interferon booster.
The result of Dr. Kojima’s work is in NutriFeron, the ONLY formula in the marketplace that naturally increases the production of interferon in the body.
The formula for NutriFeron is proven by 4 published human clinical studies.
Only Shaklee has the exclusive rights to this patented formula.
Read On For A Better Explanation And Link To A Fabulous Web Site

SARS, Avian Flu, and worse. We have been warned that these deadly viruses could cause world wide pandemics, yet we have no effective vaccines or treatments. While these dangers may seem remote, the fact is that every day we breathe, eat, touch, or share millions of dangerous microbes. It is only our immune system that protects us from their harmful effects. In addition, every day dozens of cells in our body become cancerous and we rely on our immune system to zap them before they can form tumors. But the World Health Organization warns that immunity is the number one health concern of the 21st century. Our immune systems are under attack from pollutants, from the foods we eat and from our lifestyle. Stress, lack of sleep, smoking, caffeine, obesity, too little exercise and too much exercise all weaken our immune system. Our immune system also naturally weakens as we age unless we take steps to reverse this process.

So what can we do to protect ourselves from dangerous and deadly microbes and cancer? Fortunately Shaklee has the perfect answer—NutriFeron. The story of NutriFeron goes back 40 years ago to Dr. Yosuhiko Kojima, who discovered interferon. Interferon is a master hormone-like substance that stimulates and balances the immune system. When our body is under attack, either from microbes or cancer cells, our bodies produce interferon. Interferon then calls the cells of the immune system to action and orchestrates our immune response. Interferon is so potent that pharmaceutical companies produce it artificially via genetic engineering and it is successfully used to treat various kinds of cancer. But this genetically engineered interferon is also incredibly toxic.

Dr. Kojima was widely honored for discovering interferon, but he saw the toxicity of the genetically engineered interferon and set out to find a way to stimulate the body to produce interferon naturally. Dr. Kojima and his colleagues spent the next 40 years testing over 200 natural herbal extracts to perfect what we now have as NutriFeron. NutriFeron stimulates the body to produce its own natural interferon with no side effects. The interferon in turn stimulates the body to produce more macrophages, natural “killer cells,” and other white blood cells and strengthens the immune system, all within three days. But it doesn’t stop there. If your immune system is out of balance, it modulates, (i.e., balances) your immune system within 6 to 8 weeks. Finally it also helps modulate your endocrine (i.e., hormone) system.

This incredible product is backed by 4 published clinical studies which show that it:

· Decreases both the symptoms and levels of virus in the blood of patients with chronic hepatitis C infection.

· Increases interferon levels and decreases symptoms of mild nasal allergy or hay fever.

· Normalizes hormone levels and decreases menopausal symptoms in post menopausal women. In this study it also lowered blood pressure, plasma triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in this group of post-menopausal woman.

· Reduces abdominal cramps, low back pain, swollen breasts, acne, breast pain, constipation, nervousness, sleepiness, short temper and improves concentration in women with premenstrual symptoms (PMS).

Best of all, now that Shaklee has the world-wide rights to Nutiferon, they are planning larger, double-blind clinical studies.

No one else has anything remotely like NutriFeron. Dr. Kojima’s formulation has more immune reactive polysaccharides than any other product on the market, yet it is incredibly safe. This is a product that most of us in the Shaklee family will want to add to our daily health routine to help protect ourselves from microbes and cancer, to balance our immune system and balance our hormone levels. More importantly, this is a unique, once in a lifetime product that has the potential to significantly improve people’s health. We have a responsibility to tell the world about it.

You can watch a video clip or read more about this amazing product...

Below are two links one to the NutriFeron page on our web site http://www.shaklee.net/mcasey/prodNuFeronHome
and one to
The Center for Immune Research http://www.naturalinterferon.com. These will help you understand how natural interferon functions in our body and how NutriFeron boosts your body’s production of natural interferon, optimizing your natural immune response process.

Time- Tested Immune System Builder

By:Bob & Judy Robinson
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Food Advice to help manage your arthritis pain

Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares diet tips that could reduce or even
prevent join inflammation, stiffness and discomfort
AS SEEN ON THE TODAY SHOW ON NBC 8/10/05

Nearly 70 million people suffer from arthritis or some form of
chronic joint pain. But with proper diet, you may be able to reduce
and even possibly prevent join inflammation, stiffness and
discomfort. Nutritionist Joy Bauer was invited on the "Today" show
to share some suggestions that will hopefully ease the pain.

The word arthritis actually means joint inflammation. The term
arthritis is used to describe more than 100 rheumatic diseases and
conditions that affect joints, the tissues which surround the joint
and other connective tissue. The pattern, severity and location of
symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease.
Typically, rheumatic conditions are characterized by pain and
stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop
gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve
the immune system and various internal organs of the body.

Types of arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage that covers
the ends of bones in the joint deteriorates, causing pain and loss
of movement as bone begins to rub against bone. It is the most
prevalent form of arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis
An autoimmune disease in which the joint lining becomes inflamed as
part of the body's immune system activity. Rheumatoid arthritis is
one of the most serious and disabling types, affecting mostly women.

Gout
This condition mostly affects mostly men. It is usually the result
of a defect in body chemistry. This painful condition most often
attacks small joints, especially the big toe. Fortunately, gout
almost always can be completely controlled with medication and
changes in diet.

Ankylosing spondylitis
A type of arthritis that affects the spine. As a result of
inflammation, the bones of the spine grow together.

Juvenile arthritis
A general term for all types of arthritis that occur in children.
Children may develop juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or childhood
forms of lupus, ankylosing spondylitis or other types of arthritis.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)
A serious disorder that can inflame and damage joints and other
connective tissues throughout the body.

Scleroderma
A disease of the body's connective tissue that causes a thickening
and hardening of the skin.

Fibromyalgia
Widespread pain affects the muscles and attachments to the bone. It
affects mostly women.

Foods that help prevent or manage arthritis

Omega-3 fats
EPA and DHA — the two fatty acids within Omega 3 fats — can be
converted into natural anti-inflammatory substances called
prostaglandins and leukotrienes, compounds that help decrease
inflammation and pain.
In numerous studies over the years, participants with inflammatory
diseases have reported less joint stiffness, swelling, tenderness,
and overall fatigue when taking Omega-3s. In 1998, an exciting
review of well-designed, randomized clinical trials reported that
omega-3 fatty acids were more successful than a placebo ("dummy
drug") in improving the condition of people with rheumatoid
arthritis. The research also showed that getting more omega-3 fatty
acids enabled some participants to reduce their use of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Green Tea
Green tea contains polyphenols — powerful antioxidants that may
fight inflammation. The leaf boasts the presence of a superstar
antioxidant called EGCG (epigallocatechin-gallate) as well as other
notable healing substances, including fluoride, catechins, and
tannins.

Antioxidants in green tea may prevent and reduce the severity of
osteoarthritis. Studies have shown that if you consume approximately
four cups of green tea a day you may be able to protect yourself
from developing arthritis, and if you already have arthritis,
consuming green tea can help to diminish the inflammation it causes.

Three to four cups a day can help protect you against developing
arthritis and if you have it, green tea can help diminish
inflammation caused by arthritis

Chili Peppers
Capsaicin is the phytochemical substance that gives hot peppers
their fiery taste. It's located in the soft, seed-bearing ribs
inside chili peppers.

Chili peppers contain a substance called capsaicin, which gives
peppers their characteristic pungence, producing mild to intense
spice when eaten. Capsaicin is a potent inhibitor of substance P, a
neuropeptide associated with inflammatory processes. The hotter the
chili pepper, the more capsaicin it contains. The hottest varieties
include habañero and Scotch bonnet peppers. Jalapeños are next in
their heat and capsaicin content, followed by the milder varieties,
including Spanish pimentos, and Anaheim and Hungarian cherry
peppers.

Capsaicin is being studied as an effective treatment for sensory
nerve fiber disorders, including pain associated with arthritis,
psoriasis, and diabetic neuropathy. When animals injected with a
substance that causes inflammatory arthritis were fed a diet that
contained capsaicin, they had delayed onset of arthritis, and also
significantly reduced paw inflammation.

Topical capsaicin is now a recognized treatment option for
osteoarthritis pain. Several review studies of pain management for
diabetic neuropathy have listed the benefits of topical capsaicin to
alleviate disabling pain associated with this condition.

In a double-blind placebo controlled trial, nearly 200 patients with
psoriasis were given topical preparations containing either
capsaicin or placebo. Patients who were given capsaicin reported
significant improvement based on a severity score which traced
symptoms associated with psoriasis. The side effect reported with
topical capsaicin cream is a burning sensation at the area of
application.

Cayenne, habañero, chipotle, jalapeño, Anaheim and ancho are just
some of the popular varieties available. Ground chili peppers are
used to make chili powder, cayenne powder and paprika. Chili peppers
are used as a food and seasoning and revered for their medicinal
qualities.

Inflammation control
Inflammation — the body's natural response to danger or damage —
must always be carefully regulated to prevent over activation of the
immune system and unwanted immune response. Many types of cells
involved with the immune system - have been shown to alter their
behavior in the presence of flavonoids. Prevention of excessive
inflammation appears to be a key role played by many different
chemical categories of flavonoids.

It is instrumental in keeping collagen, ligaments and tendons
strong. Vitamin C also can block the effect of inflammatory
substances. As vitamin C inhibits the breakdown of cartilage, it may
be of help to those suffering from arthritis whose cartilage is
often adversely affected. Although, avoid supplemental doses of
Vitamin C since a recent study out of Duke University Medical Center
suggests high doses of Vitamin C worsened osteoarthritis in the
knee.

Spices that help prevent or manage arthritis
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
Been used as a medicine since 600 BC for arthritis, digestive and
skin disorders - it's one of five spices used in curry and has
definitive ant-inflammatory capabilities.

Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)
Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a cure in Auyruvedic
and Chinese medicine for stomachaches, nausea, rheumatism, and
toothaches. It contains over 477 compounds with pharmacologic
activity. Fresh ginger is used for common cold symptoms: nasal
congestion, runny nose, low-grade temperature, and aches. Dried
ginger is used for sluggish digestion, nausea and vomiting, poor
circulation and arthritis.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
Rosmarinic acid has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
activity. You can also find it in peppermint, sage, thyme, oregano,
basil and lemon balm.

Oregano (Origanum Vulgare)
Studies are accumulating that the pizza herb, oregano, is a powerful
antioxidant. Like other antioxidants contained in fruits and
vegetables, the compounds in oregano may help prevent the cell
damage caused by free radicals - highly unstable oxygen molecules
that steal electrons from other molecules they encounter. Free
radical reactions are probably involved in inflammation,
degenerative arthritis and the aging process in general. And
evidence is accumulating that antioxidants may help relieve osteo
and rheumatoid arthritis.

In a test of nearly 100 plants in the mint family, of which oregano
is a member, the pizza herb was the one that had the greatest total
antioxidant activity. Research has shown the antioxidant activity of
oregano and other medicinal mints is due in large part to rosmarinic
acid, a compound with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
and antiviral properties. Considering how highly it ranks for this
kind of protection, oregano is definitely worth adding to your
pizza, or any other food, if you have arthritis.

Fiery Nectarine Chutney
Makes 3 cups

This sweet and spicy chutney goes great with just about anything!
Jalapenos and ginger possess anti-inflammatory properties which help
alleviate aches and pains associated with arthritis. The nectarines,
red pepper, orange and lime juice provide disease-fighting
antioxidants and Vitamin C. Serve as a dip with crudités and baked
tortilla chips, or spoon a few tablespoons on top of grilled fish,
poultry, turkey sausages and veggie burgers.

2 large, ripened nectarines (about 1 pound), finely chopped with
skin
1 large red bell pepper, cut and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
4 teaspoons minced, fresh jalapeño pepper (use more if you can take
the heat!)
2 to 3 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice

In medium bowl, stir together nectarines, bell pepper, onion,
jalapeño, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, salt, ginger, and
allspice. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition (per ¼ cup serving)
Calories: 19, Protein: 0, Carb: 5g, Fat: 0g, Sat Fat: 0g, Fiber: 1g,
Sodium: 49 mg, Vitamin C: 23 mg

© 2005 MSNBC.com

Hormone Replacement Therapy... More harm that good?

Over 15 million women rely on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to help take the edge off menstrual and menopausal discomforts. Until 2002, many of these millions of women have remained on HRT, even after menopause, under the widespread belief that these drugs helped to prevent heart disease and different forms of cancer. In the summer of 2002, these women awoke to their morning papers and broadcast news to learn that the risks of HRT outweighs the rewards. Now what?

For many women, in 2002, the prospects were slim. The National Institutes of Health halted its study of estrogen plus progestin therapy because of evidence that it increased the risk of strokes, blood clots, heart disease, and most shockingly, breast cancer. The painful irony was that HRT was previously thought to prevent these ailments. Adding insult to injury, a European HRT study with one million female participants was also halted for the very same reasons and included increased risk of dementia. Once these startling studies were published, millions of women began to seek out more natural alternatives to HRT to help relieve the symptoms of menopause. But who to turn to? Who to trust? Who can women depend on to provide quality, natural alternatives to HRT without the risks and unwanted side-effects?

Shaklee... Of Course!

Based on more than 40 years of clinical use in Europe and recent scientific studies, Shaklee scientists have created a unique, natural formula called Menopause Balance Complex. This extraordinary complex is comprised of natural, concentrated phytoestrogens from various plants and herbs. These phytoestrogens have been proven to help regulate hormonal balance in women during the transition period of menopause.


During menopause, women's ovaries begin to produce less of the reproductive hormones, estrogen and progesterone. This hormone fluctuation can have an effect on many bodily processes, including:

• Normal body temperature

• Normal sleep patterns

• Mood and balanced sense of well-being

Scientific studies suggest that along with a balanced diet and regular exercise, consuming phytoestrogens (like supplementing with Menopause Balance Complex) may safely compensate for the reduced production of hormones during menopause.

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Black recluse or Brown widow Spider Bite

A testimony for you...

I just got bit by a black recluse or brown widow spider on Thurs, july 7th. I never knew I was even bit...I started getting a stiff neck around 11:30 PM and went to bed and when I got up the next morning it was real stiff and my whole head felt heavy with a dull headache...of course I took my morning vities and went for my walk...played at the park with daughter went to gymboree and while at gymboree the symptoms were increasing...mid back neck head were all stiff and weird feeling..headache was getting worse and my vision was blurry...I thought because of the headache...my eyes even hurt to press or rub them...extreme fatigue...Couldn't think either...so I drove home and thought I must have been in the sun too long...(live in FL) dehydrated etc. So I made a shake and took all my vities again...w/optiflora too...stomach alittle upset too...put ice on my neck and laid down for about an hour or so...got up felt better...took more vities (EPA, GLA, Garlic, Vita C, Stress relief, pain
relief, cal/mag, b's, caroto/flavo, zinc...tons of alfalfa...) went about my business...started feeling better and around 5pm took more vities with shake...drank lots of water...and by 7 I felt great again....

About 8pm is when I found the bite on my arm...I was putting lotion on. Didn't know what it was...U shape with 4 blisters...put basic g then H then C& E before bed...When I woke up it was real red and ugly looking...the red was about 3'" around the dime size bite. Went out on the web and that's when I discovered it was a spider bite and read a few things...and it basically said that the docs don't have an anti vennom not much they can do...I saw antibiotic treatment...So that's when I got agressive with the vities..and thought I'll just keep an eye on it...if it gets worse...I go for help... So I started taking my vities above every 2-3 hours for about a week...I would put a pack of baking soda and vinagar on it for the first 3 days 1-2 x a day and wash with Enfuselle gel cleanser then toner then C& E direct on it...then Enfuselle Hand and body cream...

Had a mild relapse of symptoms on the 5th day....kept going with my vities...and it's been 12 days and the bite looks great...just a nice neat little scab...I have reduced my vities back to normal..

From what I read out on the spider bite board...Sounds like everyone symptoms and intensity of symptoms vary...we are all different...I did read about some people who handled the bite naturally...and they all seemed to recover faster and without complications...more than the other stories...but keep in mind, people who try doing things naturally probably live a healthier livestyle on a daily basis...so they heal faster anyway.

Just wanted to share my spider bite story....Roxanne

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Basic H and Burns: Susan Kramer shares the following: “I have had great success with straight Basic-H … I once grabbed a very hot curling iron around the barrel and badly burned the palm of my hand. I slathered it with Shaklee Basic-H and later that day I realized that I had completely forgotten about the burn. Basic-H is amazing … it is the first thing to do when the burn occurs.” Editor’s Note … after the Basic-H application, puncture a Vitamin E capsule and squeeze the oil on a burn or apply Shaklee C+E Repair Cream to the burned area. For a bad sunburn, apply Basic-H, and then follow up with Shaklee Mentholated Skin Cream … it contains 17 herbs that are very healing and enhance the healing process.


Cholesterol-lowering Drug blamed for Memory Loss: On May 16th, 2005, an article in the Niagara Falls Review shared the following info: Dr. Duane Graveline, former astronaut, medical researcher, and aerospace scientist refuses to take LIPITOR ever again! WHY? … One day, his wife found him walking aimlessly about their property. When she spoke to him he did not recognize her. He was rushed to a neurologist and it was only six hours later his senses returned. The diagnosis? … global transient amnesia. His only medication? … Lipitor. The medication was stopped, but doctors refused to believe this cholesterol-lowering drug was the cause of this incident. A year later, Dr. Graveline was urged to retry half the dose of Lipitor. Six weeks later, his entire life was suddenly eradicated from memory. He had no recall of his children, medical school, years as a flight surgeon, or his time as an astronaut. The black pit of amnesia lasted 12 hours. Dr. Graveline later learned of a study at the University of California that detailed cases similar to his own. He then established a website and has since then has received thousands of reports from others on cholesterol lowering drugs who assumed their confusion, disorientation and forgetfulness was due to aging. You can see his website at www.spacedoc.net.

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The first step includes three parts:
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be consistent with an excellent exercise program,
and make sure your bowels are moving properly (use fibre, water & Shaklee Herb-Lax)
Secondly, investigate blood sugar levels (high blood sugar elevates cholesterol) … if your blood sugar is borderline high or high, reduce your carbohydrate intake and use Shaklee’s Glucose Regulation Complex.
Thirdly, have your homocysteine level checked … if it is high, supplement with Shaklee’s B Complex faithfully on a daily basis (high homocysteine can increase plaque formation dramatically)
If cholesterol continues to remain high, Shaklee’s “Cholesterol Lowering Six Pack” includes:

1) Unflavored Fiber Plan Drink Mix 2) Omega-3 Complex; 3) CoenzymeQ10; 4) Cholesterol Regulating Complex; 5) Garlic; 6) and Vitamin E


Basic H and Burns: Susan Kramer shares the following: “I have had great success with straight Basic-H … I once grabbed a very hot curling iron around the barrel and badly burned the palm of my hand. I slathered it with Shaklee Basic-H and later that day I realized that I had completely forgotten about the burn. Basic-H is amazing … it is the first thing to do when the burn occurs.” Editor’s Note … after the Basic-H application, puncture a Vitamin E capsule and squeeze the oil on a burn or apply Shaklee C+E Repair Cream to the burned area. For a bad sunburn, apply Basic-H, and then follow up with Shaklee Mentholated Skin Cream … it contains 17 herbs that are very healing and enhance the healing process.

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Ear Infection Testimonies

EAR INFECTIONS
"Milk allergies are very common in children... They are the leading
cause of
the chronic ear infections that plague up to 40% of all children
under the
age of six." Julian Whitaker, M.D., "Health & Healing," October,
1998, Volume
8, No. 10

"Cow's milk allergy is associated with recurrent otitis media (ear
infection) during childhood." Acta Otolaryngol 1999;119(8)

"Breastfeeding protects US infants against the development of
diarrhea and
ear infection." Pediatrics 1997 Jun;99(6):E5

"If a bottlefed baby has an ear infection, eliminate milk and
dairy products
from the child's diet for thirty days to see if any benefits
result...a
cause of frequent ear infections in children is food allergies."
James Balch, MD,
"Prescription for Nutritional Healing" ISBN 0-89529-727-2

"Concerning ear infections, You just don't see this painful
condition among
infants and children who aren't getting cow's milk into
their systems."
William Northrup, M.D., Natural Health July, 94

Cow's milk has become a point of controversy among doctors
and
nutritionists. There was a time when it was considered very
desirable,
but research has
forced us to rethink this recommendation... dairy products
contribute to a
surprising number of health problems (including) chronic
ear problems..."
Benjamin Spock, M.D., "Child Care," 7th Edition
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From: The Walter Family

Keith is a fine example of a "Shaklee Baby." For 15 months
we had been to
the Bethesda Naval Hospital pediatricians, and I had a
private pediatrician in
Reston, Va and none could find any reason for all Keith's
ear and respiratory
problems. He even had ear tubes inserted at 9 months old
with no effect.

In, my quest to find some answers for Keith, I found
Mary Ann and Shaklee.
She was an answer to prayers for us. She put Keith on
Liqui-Lea and Instant
Protein powder.

Within two weeks his skin and hair had changed from
an oily mess to normal.
Within a month he started eating and sleeping on a
normal schedule and his
constant ear
infections just "disappeared" never to be seen again.
This was in June. The
following December, I ran into our private pediatrician
in Toys R Us. He
wanted to know if we found a new doctor since we went
from visiting
him everyday
to not seeing him at all. I told him about Shaklee.
He said "Well, the summer
is always better for children. If he can get through
the fall and winter
then I will believe your vitamins made a difference."

Keith made it through the next 17 falls and winters
without any more ear
infections, or respiratory infections. Keith has not
even had a virus or
infection that lasted more than
48 hours in his life. His immediate recovery and
constant health introduced
us all to Shaklee. We have been a Shaklee family
ever since.

Keith is now 18 years old, attended Harvard U. this
summer under a special
program for Juniors (1000 from around the world are
accepted). He is
graduating Valedictorian from
high school; making plans to attend either Harvard
or Duke; plays varsity
baseball; tutors math for 5 hours every evening
Monday through Thursday. He
saves his weekend for his girlfriend, his family
and church.

We owe his lifetime health to Shaklee. He has only
been to a doctor about 8
times in his last 17 years and that was for stitches,
physicals, and
immunizations and not for illness.
How could a man not be happy and proud of that?

Thank you for any nutrition information that you send.
I am always
interested in the latest research.

Thanks,
Flo Lawrann Gambl

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From: RUSTYOST
Chronic Ear Infections - what to do

Here are some of the many replies I received from the
field to my question
on ear infections. Getting the kids off of or reducing
dairy will help, as
dairy products are
recognized as being problematic for many kids suffering
from chronic ear,
sinus and allergies.

Also, there's a new product on the market called
Opti-Flora. It is available
from Shaklee Corporation at 1-800-VITA LEA or check
your phone book for a
distributor. Opti-Flora is the result of Shaklee's
research into targeted
delivery systems and is the only product of its kind
available that guarantees
live delivery of acidophilus and bifidus to the
intestine. All the others
guarantee live organisms at time of manufacture.
Re-colonizing the gut to maintain
a healthy balance of micro-flora relieves a world of ills.

Allergies, acne, MS, flu, chronic fatigue, maintaining
healthy white cell
counts during chemo therapy, yeast infections--the list
goes on. Opti-Flora
comes as a two part product-the prebiotic powder that
you mix in 4 ounces of
water and the capsule (very small-easy for anyone to
swallow). Pleasant
tasting-kids take it willing.
Needs no refrigeration and can be taken anytime during
the day. Super convenient.

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3-21-99 RE: Grandsons' Ear Infections

My 22 month old grandson chews 1 beta carotene everyday
for his ears
(he has had PE tubes twice)
He'll tell you what they are and why he chews them! We
also give him Optiflora (pearl stuffed in a banana and
powder in his juice)
every day. He chews Vita-C 100 mg. (I call it grandmama's
"candy") often and
especially if he sneezes! He really enjoys chewing
lecithin 1 or 2 a day (We've
noticed he talks better than his peers and is very
creative) He chews 1-2
Orange Children's Vita-Lea each day. He had continued
to get ear infections,
even after the last PE tubes. Since we've added Beta
Carotene and Optiflora, he
hasn't had an ear infection. His "milk" is Energizing
Soy Vanilla Drink Mix
in Best Water.
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Subj: Ear Infections

I have never seen anything work faster than 1 or 2 Beta
Carotene a day to
prevent, reverse or heal infected ears and/or ear drums.
I didn't have the
advantage of Optiflora with my kids, but you gotta
know about the Beta Carotene.
It works and fast. Of course the C and Vita Lea and
Protein, too. Just
puncture the capsule and squirt it into the child's
mouth; it virtually has no
taste.Then give the child some water to drink.

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Subject: Re: Ear infections

My children were having so many ear infections, until
I put them on Protein,
VitaLea and Vit C. Vit C seems to help stop drainage
into the ears (at
least in our case). If the kids looked like they were
heading for trouble, I'd
give them Chewable C, 4x a day. (4 at breakfast, 4 at
lunch, 4 at supper,
and 4 at bedtime --- before brushing teeth. You don't
want the "C" on their
teeth all night. Hope this helps. It got my children
off endless rounds of
antibiotics.

Shaklee has replaced Bata Carotene with CarotoMax,
a multicarotenoid plus
phytonutrient supplement.

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Help for people with Crohn's Disease

I do believe that Hannah Sharpen is a Lifestime Master. She had a very advanced case of Crohn's Disease beginning as a teenager and here is her story of how she was "healed" of this disease by feeding it Shaklee nutrition so that her body could heal itself! Amazing testimony. I realize this is lengthy, but it is so full of great information it is bound to be of encouragement to those who are suffering from this..
Shirley Davis
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Hannah Sharapan's Health Story (Crohn's Disease and How I Was Helped with SHAKLEE Food Supplements)

When I was two years old, I had a bleeding rectal fissure. It reappeared when I was ten, and then in High School it began to give me real problems.
Beginning in Jr. High, it seemed like I was missing a lot of school with rather indistinct symptoms. In High School, my stamina was worse. In my Senior year I became extremely fatigued. I was tested more than once for mono, once for an ulcer, and I saw the doctor regularly. I missed a good portion of the last few months of my Senior year, including the day that I was inducted into the National Honor Society, the day of my Senior Prom. In fact, in Pennsylvania schools were supposed to hold back a student who missed more than 29 days. However, because I had done well, my school simply marked my report card as having missed 29 days.

In addition to the fatigue, by my last few months in High School, I was also vomiting almost daily. I went down to 70 pounds, and I am 5'2". I wonder sometimes if today I would have been wrongly diagnosed as an anorexic?
Unfortunately, I wasn't diagnosed at all--with a guess that maybe it was psychosomatic. I can remember lying in bed, day after day, wondering how I could be doing this to myself. Was I crazy? The next moment my thoughts would go to "what if I had some dread disease and the doctors were missing it?" I had just finished reading Death Be Not Proud, and I worried more.

Somehow, I mustered enough strength for graduation and, thinking that I looked a lot better, took my place in line for the Grand March. Imagine my dismay over how I really looked when a. teacher handed me smelling salts. I never heard a word that went on at Graduation. I went to College in the fall, a little bit stronger and about 8 pounds heavier. I had alternating constipation and diarrhea, with regular rectal bleeding, distention of my abdomen, and not infrequent nausea and vomiting. By mid-term of my Sophomore year, I was falling asleep even sitting up. Then, hospitalized, tests revealed the elusive culprit--Crohn's Disease--a serious intestinal disease.
Having to withdraw from College for the term caused me great agony. I'd be a term behind everyone else. I wouldn't graduate with my friends. Would my boyfriend find someone else?

The disease was so rare in 1962 that I felt stranger yet. To try to build me up, the doctor recommended daily milkshakes, not knowing that most of us with Crohn's Disease can't tolerate milk. I did pretty well for the next few years--in fact, right up through my Wedding Day when I married Allan, the boyfriend whom I had worried would leave me. However, the day after our wedding, I was in extreme pain. After a large injection of Cortisone to try to stop the pain didn't work, we found eventually that I had been perforating. I was so ill for the next seven months that I had to go to stay with my parents who lived two hours away, seeing Allan only on weekends. The next two years I was on a treadmill heading downwards. My diet was now only tea, jelly, and soda crackers, and my doctor didn't believe in supplementation. I had now vomited daily, often more than once a day, for nearly six years. My skin pigmentation lightened, my teeth went yellow, my hair began to gray. If only I had known about SHAKLEE. Allan and I saw each other under such duress that it was tough on our young relationship. I was so weak that my mother was bathing me and brushing my hair.

Although I greatly feared surgery, the doctors decided that it was the only way that would enable me to lead any sort of life. The x-rays showed the disease had spread throughout my intestines; so they said the best that they could do was to remove just the worst parts. Since it wasn't emergency surgery, I convinced them to wait for a few months while I psyched myself up for the surgery. I'd lie in bed seeing myself well and picturing the disease localizing to a point that it could all be removed. It was not until I was in SHAKLEE and learned about visualization techniques that I realized that I'd been using them. I can still see my doctor's beaming face when I awoke, and he said, "Hannah, we got it all. It was localized in just three places!"

Greatly improved by surgery, Allan and I were finally together. During the next six years, I led a relatively normal life, except for occasional implications, lots of fatigue, and picking up many cases of the intestinal flu which could keep me in bed for a month. Being advised not to get pregnant, we adopted Halle, and four years later adopted Danielle. During this time, I had developed some allergy problems and had gotten fibrocystic disease in the breasts (they think as the result of the ACTH that they had me on for the Crohn's). I did become pregnant, though, when Danielle was a small infant.
During the pregnancy I did have some problems--from straining so my cervix dropped so far that I almost lost the baby. After three weeks in bed for that, I then got a rectal abscess, one of the most painful things that I ever went through. Toward the end of the pregnancy, I began to need daily rectal dilations, having to drive 45 minutes each way to the doctor's office. This treatment was so painful that when I'd get up from the table, there would be a ring of perspiration where I had been. Our oldest daughter, Halle, was starting kindergarten, and I had looked forward to walking her to school that first day, but, instead, I was in agony with another impaction. These impactions were a result of a rectal stricture (which is scar tissue) from the Crohn's. The doctors agreed that removal of the scar tissue would just cause new scar tissue to form.

After delivering Ashley, I continued to have rectal dilations weekly for the next six years. Then in 1979 we found SHAKLEE. We were introduced by way of the business opportunity, but we believed that we had to be totally sold on the products. I hoped I would be able to tolerate the supplements, because I couldn't handle any of the ones I had bought at the store. I hoped, also, that the SHAKLEE supplements might give me that sorely-needed energy which I lacked; and perhaps that vitamin-C might reduce my colds. I truly believed that that was the most that vitamins and minerals could do for you; and with even those results I would have been thrilled! Was I ever in for a pleasant surprise when I did get the energy. Plus I gained three hours a day because of needing less sleep. Then my digestion vastly improved. In fact, for the first time in a long while I was really absorbing my food. Since SHAKLEE, I am able to keep my weight with little effort after a lifelong struggle with being way too thin. My allergy symptoms virtually disappeared; and within months so did the cysts. In July1979 I began the SHAKLEE supplements, and July 1979 marks the month of the last of the rectal dilations.

Four years later I went to the doctor and he said that as long as I was there, he wanted to check the stricture. Reluctantly, I agreed. I was shocked! I had only what I would call normal discomfort. The doctor looked at me in disbelief and exclaimed, "Hannah, the stricture is gone!" As he sat down to write on my chart, I can still see him, his head shaking; as he recorded and barely audibly repeated, "The stricture is gone--no more scars!"
Me! He has told me since then that another doctor examining me would say that the examination showed an essentially normal rectum.

He added, "You are a living testimony to your products!"

* * * * *
This is the SHAKLEE Food Supplement program I follow:


I started very slowly, like this:

1st Day--1/2 tablet of Alfalfa at breakfast
2nd Day--1 tablet of Alfalfa at each meal and 1 at bedtime I gradually built up to taking 4 each meal and 4 at bedtime.

After the first day or so when I could feel that I tolerated the Alfalfa well, I added
1 B-Complex at breakfast Anyone with a digestive problem knows that it is a good idea to try one new food at a time, so I suggest the same with supplements.

Based on personal experience and experience in working with others, I do feel that anyone who sticks to working out a program will be able to tolerate all the supplements and feel much better on them. Every person, however, will have to find his/her own rate of adding on other supplements and amounts thereof.

The next day, I increased to
1 B-Complex a meal, and now I eat 2 a meal and 1 at bedtime.

Next came Calcium. Now I eat Calcium Complex Chewables. I eat only about 4-6 a day.

I have read that there is a zinc and Vitamin-C deficiency in Crohn's Disease cases. I eat 4-6 zinc a day and 12 Vitamin-C Sustained Release, divided up over mealtimes and bedtime; I do increase these two supplements if I feel a cold or flu coming on.

Next came the Vitamin-E 400 IU tablets. Vitamin-E is reputed by many nutritionists to break down scar tissue, and based on my personal experience, I have to believe that is true. I eat 6 Vitamin-E tablets daily.

I eat 8 Vita-Lea for Children each day.

I now use a minimum of 3 tablespoons of Instant Protein at breakfast, but, again, gradually I built up to that from a slow beginning. I began mixing
1/4 teaspoon at breakfast, then 1/4 teaspoon per meal, on to 1 teaspoon per meal and then up to 3 tablespoons of Instant Protein at breakfast. Generally I drink my Instant Protein in apple juice or a blend of apple juice along with other juices, such as cranberry or apricot nectar.

I began with Herb-Lax when I started the Alfalfa. If someone has the constipation that I did, that person will often take Herb-Lax initially, too.
More often Crohn's patients suffer from a chronic diarrhea and are concerned with taking too much Herb-Lax. Sometimes they have to experience results before gaining the confidence in the products. I have heard many people say that they felt that Herb-Lax had actually helped them get over diarrhea problems. The way I began with the herbs was to lick a tablet the first night; the next night I broke off a crumb, then subsequently 1/8 of a tablet, then a 1/4, then a 1/2, etc.--cutting off a bit at a time.

When Fiber Wafers came out, I added 1 a day--that seems right for me. When EPA and Beta Carotene came out, I added them, eating 3 of each day.

As far as diet is concerned, once I started to do much better and to feel much better because of the supplements, I became interested more in adhering to sound nutritional ideas. Over a period of time, I found improvement by eliminating red beef, seeds, sugar, and pop. I had gotten off milk years ago. I rarely eat anything fried. Now I eat lots of brown rice, chicken, fresh vegetables, and some fresh fruits and fruit juices (not citrus).

Summary of the SHAKLEE Food Supplements I now take:
:
After gradual build up and experimentation, my daily regimen is as follows.
These supplements are divided up by taking some four times a day, at meals and at bedtime.

Alfalfa--16 or more Herb-Lax--1 (at bedtime only)
B-Complex--7 Calcium Complex--4 Zinc--6 Vita-C (Sustained Release)--12*
*I add Chewables if I feel a cold or infection coming on)
Vita-E 400IU Tablets--6 Instant Protein--3 or more Tbs (at breakfast)
Vita Lea for Children--8 EPA--3 Beta Carotene--3 Fiber Wafers--1 In closing, let me emphasize the importance of checking in with a client who has Crohn's Disease every two days until you have them on a complete SHAKLEE program. They need constant reinforcement until they get results.

Hannah Sharapan

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