Killer fungus seen in Pacific Northwest

In the past few years a fungus, Cryptococcus gattii (or C. gattii), has infected humans and animal, including cats, dogs, and dolphins, in Washington and Oregon .  It appears there is now a new strain that can cause respiratory illnesses in normally healthy people.  It is said that people do not need to worry about this becoming an epidemic or even a common condition.  It's good to know about it though.  A strong immue system is important to fight off everyday germs but even more important to fight off something unexpected that can hit you - ecoli, C. gatti, swine flu, etc.
       Here's a link to the article on C.gattii: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/04/22/killer.fungus.pacific.northwest/

     Recommend you take an immune builder such as Shaklee's Nutriferon which boosts the body's natural interferon.  Its 4 plant extracts are shown in studies to boost the immune system.  Two caplets contains 500 mg of a patented, proprietary 2:1 powdered botanical extract derived from the flowers of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), the seeds of pumpkin (Curcurbita moschata), and Asian plantain (Plantago asiatica).

 http://www.physicians.shaklee.com/displayContent.htm?fileName=nutriFeronPDR.xml§ionName=shakProdInfo

Earth Day

So many activities for Earth Day are happening today and all week.  I am posting a link to 2 videos regarding cleaning products causing asthma.  Get Clean by Shaklee is green, safe and works.  Basic H2 is the reformulated version of the Basic H that Jacques Cousteau used (twice as strong).  When green was just a color, Shaklee embodied it.  Use safe cleaners, protect the earth and your in-home environment!  Save the landfills from containers of cleaners and save emissions from the transportation of all those products.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTpBru2Oaj4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CKGNZ8pWXA

Shaklee Get Clean® Is One of "Oprah's Favorite Things!"
On November 20, 2007, on her famous "Favorite Things" show, Oprah described the Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit as "the perfect gift for someone who likes cleaning and also likes to help the environment." Millions of loyal Oprah viewers have seen the video clip.

Future Beauty

The Oprah website and magazine has a great article on what we can expect in the future - fewer gray hairs, fuller more firm skin, thicker hair, brighter teeth and more.  Different industries and medical specialties are studying all of this.  More in the pursuit of looking younger.  Let's hope the methods they come up with prove out to be very safe and that they are not testing on animals.  Let's hope that people decide to use prevention instead of waiting until they are ill or obese to look for help.  Prevention goes a long way in saving medical costs, lost time at work, keeping drugs/antibiotics out the body unless necessary.  You make sure you car has oil in it, right?  What happens if it doesn't?  The engine blows up and the car won't run.  So goes it for your body.  You must feed it, bathe it, exercise it and ensure nutrients get to the right places at the right time in your organs.  Supplements are important because most people do NOT get the nutrients they need from their food. If you didn't just harvest the food yourself, you don't know how long it was on the shelf, or how long it took to get to market.  Organics are great, but organic farmers can't control vehicle pollution near their fields.  Use products from a company that you can trust and doesn't use additives and can prove its claims. 

We can look forward to medical advancements but we need to still investigate new products/drugs/foods to make sure they are safe.  Analyze what the company is saying and look for science that is published and peer reviewed.

By Jenny Bailly, O, The Oprah Magazine
April 19, 2010
http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Beauty-Innovations-That-Will-Happen-in-the-Next-Decade/2

EARTH DAY

April 22, 2010 is the 40th Earth Day.  Many countries and people celebrate Earth Day, and the Green movement is still ongoing.  What are you doing to promote healthy living and sustainable practices in your neighborhood, family, workplace or city?  You can recycle, use CFL bulbs in your fixtures, energy efficient appliances and reusable shopping bage.  Plant trees and shrubs and use native plants in your garden whenever possible to cut down on watering.  Continue to spread the word because there are still those who don't believe in global warming (even though the glaciers are melting and polar bears are drowning because there is less floating ice for them to rest upon; even though weather is more violent and storms larger than before).  Yes, the earth goes through natural weather phases and warming/cooling trends but with all the over-population of the earth and carbon emissions, man has contributed greatly to global warming and the speed with which it is overtaking all of us.  Don't be fooled - every little action counts.  Do what you can to keep the planet green.  There is such a thing as finite resources - have you ever run out of sugar or bread?  The planet can run out of oil; water aquifers can be depleted and never restored (think Florida).........
Be kind to yourself because of your actions, big or small.  Green up your living space, and outdoors use sunscreen (after getting your 15 minutes of Vitamin D unprotected, put on the sunscreen)!
Here is an Earth Day short video from last year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWlRuIiRrIs

SUGAR, HEART DISEASE, DIET, CHOLESTEROL - LATIMES.COM

According to the LA Times article "The study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Assn., found that people who got at least 25% of their daily calories from added sugars of any kind were 3.1 times more likely to have low levels of so-called good cholesterol in their bloodstream than people who got less than 5% of their calories from added sweeteners."  You can read the study at JAMA: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/303/15/1490
and the LA Times article at the link below.
sugar, heart disease, diet, cholesterol - latimes.com

Shaklee has nutritional products to help people lose weight (which helps with diabetes, heart, cholesterol sometimes) and targeted products for specific issues.  However, it is ALWAYS better to maintain a healthy weight, eat a well balanced diet and EXERCISE - lift weights that are difficult for you to finish 8-10 reps and walk besides other exercise you might do.  Remember, everything is individual and you are better served to stay in tune with your body and take charge of your health.  This makes it easier to be an informed patient, which also helps your doctor.  Don't be afraid to ask questions and take in articles you have read for input from your physician.
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Mobile payment systems gain traction - San Jose Mercury News

In this fast moving, electronic world, there are great innovations to make life more entertaining, easy and exciting. Now we can look forward to tapping our cellphone to make payments for goods. I welcome anything that makes transactions faster and seamless. With consumers looking to the internet for facts and consumer information, it is a serious consideration of how to separate fact from fiction (Snopes anyone?) and reputation vs. hype. That is why I use Shaklee products and share them with others with my online Independent Shaklee Distributor store. Shaklee has a long environmental history, high scientific standards, a stellar reputation, and offers and are products for the whole family that work and are guaranteed.


Mobile payment systems gain traction - San Jose Mercury News

Looking for Natural Nutrition?

In 2006, Shaklee Corporation marked its 50th year with a continued commitment to producing top quality products, to environmental citizenship, and to ongoing philanthropic endeavors. Founded on the philosophy of offering products in harmony with nature and good health, Shaklee adheres to the principles that were established by Shaklee’s founder, Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee. Ingredients must be as natural as possible and ingredients must reflect the most recent scientific and technological advances. The major priority for Shaklee is to use natural ingredients in the products whenever possible.

Shaklee defines "quality" as meeting or exceeding the highest standards in the industry, from product conception to market entry. A team led by Jamie McManus, MD, Chairman of Medical Affairs, Health Science and Education, is comprised of nutritionists, chemists and food scientists, who are involved in all stages of new product development and the continuing evaluation of existing products.

Shaklee is a leader in research, has powered numerous athletes including Olympic medalists, has provided NASA with a re-hydration drink for the astronauts for their re-entry to Earth's atmosphere for years, and was green before it was popular to be called green. The company philosophy includes Always Safe, Always Green and Always Works.