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Want To Be Able To Afford To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom?

That was my desire 26 years ago when Moms started feeling compelled to work 2 jobs - one at home, and one away from home.  I thought I would be caught up in the great migration too because we always dealt with more month than money since I had quit working to be home with our kids.

And after 12 years of marriage, we felt like we were getting further and further behind financially.  Both my husband and I had spent time and money getting college degrees to get the kinds of jobs we thought would provide the American Dream - a home and financial security for our family and our future.

I began a search for something I could do to earn money from home so I could be the one raising and enjoying our kids.  Instilling my values and love into them, instead of giving that privilege to someone else.  Do you feel that way?  Then read on, because there is a solution available to every Mom who seeks it, and no one is left behind because of lack of education, money, or any other prejudiced reason - it is equal opportunity for all, and I have found it to be much more secure and lucrative than having a job.

If you’ve been caught up in a rat race that makes you feel stressed and unhappy, know that there is a way for you to be at home if you want to.  You wouldn’t have to worry about someone else controlling your life either with the threat of lay-off, reduced salary or hours, or the other extreme of mandatory overtime and doing the work of others who have been laid off besides doing your own work. And do you deal with the anxiety of not knowing if you’ll have income tomorrow?  Trust me, I can tell you from my own experience you can leave all this behind!

It still blows my mind to see how everyone clamors for jobs in our country - I’ve had many - and I would never go back to letting someone else control my life by controlling my time and my income!  I don’t know about you, but I like being the one in charge, making those decisions that so dramatically affect the quality and security of my life!

I also can’t believe how few people know the truth - that the “employees” in this country are the majority of the work force, but they are not the ones who make the majority of the money!  By far, Investors and Business Owners are the ones who make the most money.

The only problem with going from an employee to being an Investor or conventional Business Owner is that you need money - lots of it - to be successful.  So what does a person who, like myself, and perhaps you too, do to be able to afford to make the move into a more lucrative business position?

I say look to the experts, the ones who are successful, when you want honest answers. Those who are financial experts like Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki have offered the solution for people like us - start in a business where you don’t have a big investment so therefore it’s affordable, there’s no risk, and anyone can do it.

I found this kind of business through my Mom who introduced me to a product and a concept of marketing products I use every day, and believe in, without having to physically make or inventory the product - therefore no investment, no risk. And I get to be my own boss!

I’ve  worked a lot less hours than I worked in a job, have time flexibility for being with my family and friends when I need or want to, and I have built a substantial business that has earned me almost 2 million dollars, and continues to provide us with a large residual income that secures our future and retirement.  And just as important, I have built a heritage for our children and grandchildren - a successful business that can be handed down in the family.

And best of all, I am doing something I truly enjoy, and I believe helps me to make a difference for others too. So, how about you?

That was my desire 26 years ago when Moms started feeling compelled to work 2 jobs - one at home, and one away from home.  I thought I would be caught up in the great migration too because we always dealt with more month than money since I had quit working to be home with our kids.

And after 12 years of marriage, we felt like we were getting further and further behind financially.  Both my husband and I had spent time and money getting college degrees to get the kinds of jobs we thought would provide the American Dream - a home and financial security for our family and our future.

I began a search for something I could do to earn money from home so I could be the one raising and enjoying our kids.  Instilling my values and love into them, instead of giving that privilege to someone else.  Do you feel that way?  Then read on, because there is a solution available to every Mom who seeks it, and no one is left behind because of lack of education, money, or any other prejudiced reason - it is equal opportunity for all, and I have found it to be much more secure and lucrative than having a job.

If you’ve been caught up in a rat race that makes you feel stressed and unhappy, know that there is a way for you to be at home if you want to.  You wouldn’t have to worry about someone else controlling your life either with the threat of lay-off, reduced salary or hours, or the other extreme of mandatory overtime and doing the work of others who have been laid off besides doing your own work. And do you deal with the anxiety of not knowing if you’ll have income tomorrow?  Trust me, I can tell you from my own experience you can leave all this behind!

It still blows my mind to see how everyone clamors for jobs in our country - I’ve had many - and I would never go back to letting someone else control my life by controlling my time and my income!  I don’t know about you, but I like being the one in charge, making those decisions that so dramatically affect the quality and security of my life!

I also can’t believe how few people know the truth - that the “employees” in this country are the majority of the work force, but they are not the ones who make the majority of the money!  By far, Investors and Business Owners are the ones who make the most money.

The only problem with going from an employee to being an Investor or conventional Business Owner is that you need money - lots of it - to be successful.  So what does a person who, like myself, and perhaps you too, do to be able to afford to make the move into a more lucrative business position?

I say look to the experts, the ones who are successful, when you want honest answers. Those who are financial experts like Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki have offered the solution for people like us - start in a business where you don’t have a big investment so therefore it’s affordable, there’s no risk, and anyone can do it.

I found this kind of business through my Mom who introduced me to a product and a concept of marketing products I use every day, and believe in, without having to physically make or inventory the product - therefore no investment, no risk. And I get to be my own boss!

I’ve  worked a lot less hours than I worked in a job, have time flexibility for being with my family and friends when I need or want to, and I have built a substantial business that has earned me almost 2 million dollars, and continues to provide us with a large residual income that secures our future and retirement.  And just as important, I have built a heritage for our children and grandchildren - a successful business that can be handed down in the family.

And best of all, I am doing something I truly enjoy, and I believe helps me to make a difference for others too. So, how about you?

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Vivix and The Story of Two Moms

Vivix - Shaklee’s breakthrough cellular anti-aging supplement -
made from a powerful blend of resveratrol and supergrape
polyphenols, continues to astonish us with the quick health
improvements that people are experiencing in such a short time.
Designed to address and slow down the four key mechanisms of
cellular aging, Vivix opens up the possibility of living years
longer and feeling years younger with increased vitality.

1.  Danielle’s Mom

“My mom is 72, very overweight, has mild diabetes, is a heavy
smoker, and is caregiver to my dad, who is disabled from many
strokes. So she suffers from some depression related to the
significant life change for her after my dad’s stroke.

She has always been a napper, but the last few years, she takes 2,
sometimes 3 naps a day. Then is often up half the night.
She moves really slow and accomplishes only minimal tasks!

She has been taking Vivix for maybe 2 months now. I talk to her
almost daily and quite often she is in her pajamas a good
part of the day, procrastinates to even go to the grocery store
until there is nothing for them to eat! However in the past few
weeks, I’ve seen a transformation. She goes out almost every day,
IN THE MORNINGS quite often, and I put “mornings” in caps because
this is significant. Getting moving that fast for her in the past
has been unheard of. She is having lunches with friends, running
errands, and doing more than I’ve seen her doing in years. And she
feels good. And miraculously, she said she is losing her desire to
nap. This is amazing and something I never thought possible!

I’ve been wanting to say, “Mom, I think the Vivix is working for
you”, but I’ve waited. Finally this morning she said that she
thinks the Vivix is taking hold and told me the changes she has
been feeling (what I’ve been seeing and have written above).

Incredible stuff! Just thought I would share!”–Danielle

2.  Patty’s Mom

“Vivix is truly an amazing product doing wonderful things for many
people. One of those people is my Mom. I can honestly say that the
path that led me to Shaklee has been well worth it if for no other
reason than having been able to help my mom, who I love so dearly.
It doesn’t get better than that! Here are a few words straight
from Mom”:

“For many years the base of my thumb(s) has been swollen from
arthritis. Each year it has worsened. When Vivix came out I
was skeptical, but I had so much pain in my thumb that I was
willing to try anything. After on Vivix only three days I was
absolutely amazed. I live with my daughter and I couldn’t wait
to show her my thumbs. We stared together, in absolute awe, as
the swelling was gone - and the pain was substantially less!

I also had hip pain. That didn’t go away quite as quickly.
The pain was so terrible that walking more than 20 steps at a
time was prohibitive. Yet within two weeks of being on Vivix
it began to improve. And now, after about six weeks, I have very
little hip pain at all. I can do something I haven’t been able to
do for a long time - take my dog for a walk all the way around the
block. This would be enough to keep me on my Vivix, but I have
noticed another wonderful thing has happened.

I have Reynaud’s Syndrome. This is a condition in which the
smallest arteries that bring blood to the fingers or toes
constrict (go into spasm). One of the triggers, and the one that
affects me, is the cold. Even entering a cold grocery store can
cause my fingers to go white, or even turn blue. It is very
uncomfortable and often I have to wear gloves where other people
wouldn’t. Wintertime is always a concern for me. Not so this year!

Not only have I needed gloves incredibly less often than usual,
BUT I have had no episodes of my fingers turning white.
I can only attribute it to Vivix, and it is wonderful!”


Clarice -Patty’s 82 year old Mom

Thank you Danielle and Patty for sharing your Mom’s stories.
How many Moms (and Dads and Uncles and Aunts, etc.) can be helped
by sharing Vivix today? How many lives can we change?

Please pass on this newsletter to people you care about
and/or encourage them to contact us to order or learn more
about Vivix.

Chuck’s Parkinson’s Story
Dec. 2008

My Shaklee Vivix story  - the one that is most near and dear to my
heart is my husband’s story.

A bit of background:

I am 58, Chuck is 78.  We’ve been married 24 years.  He is the love
of my life.  What I didn’t know way back before we met, was that I
was in love with him even before I knew he existed.  Do you know
what I mean?  That’s the kind of relationship we have.

About 5 years ago Chuck was diagnosed with Parkinson’s  Disease - a
progressive neurological disorder, no cure.  When you hear
Parkinson’s you may think of Michael J. Fox, or the former Pope,
who lived with Parkinson’s for many, many years.  Chuck has a very
relaxed attitude about his PD, he figures something would
eventually get him, and it could be worse.

For those of you not familiar with PD, some of the symptoms are:

Ø      tremors in the hand and legs

Ø      slow walk, eventually becoming a shuffle

Ø      hunched posture

Ø      balance and coordination issues

Ø      impaired large and small muscle dexterity

Ø      speech problems

Ø      drooling

Ø      facial ‘mask’ - people with PD begin to lose their
expression, have a quiet dullness about them, or as I refer to it,
their lights go out

Okay, so that’s what we have been dealing with for the last 5
years.  Chuck has been taking Shaklee supplements for 7 years and
is on prescription meds for the PD.  I’ve done a lot of research,
talked with others, and have him on a pretty solid Shaklee program
- which we are constantly tweaking as we learn more.

At convention this year, when Vivix, our new anti-aging tonic, was
announced, Dr. Jamie McManus, Director of Health Sciences at
Shaklee, said people with diabetes, heart disease and neurological
diseases would have the most results.  Well, you can imagine the
cheer that went up in OUR section!  My dear friends all did a zizzt
stare at me.  Talk about a heart flutter!

I brought Vivix home from convention and Chuck began taking it mid
August and has been faithful with it every day!  He promised me he
would do that for 6 months before making any decision on whether to
continue it or not.  Keep in mind, my darling husband is my very
best skeptic!

Now if you would ask him how he feels today, he’d say he doesn’t
feel any different.  I did invite him to come along tonight so you
could meet him, but he really isn’t fond of meetings like this -
plus he’s at a party with a bunch of his buddies!

My report to you is that little things are happening.  And it’s
often the little things in life that mean the most!  He’s back to:

1.      laughing,

2.      participating in conversations at family gatherings,

3.      whistling around the house,

4.      doing his cute little two step when he’s being funny,

5.      standing straighter when he hugs me,

6.      he’s just more engaged in life -

7.      and the best of all - his lights are back on!

Is Vivix making a difference in Chuck’s health and in our hope for
him?  You bet it is!  And is he going to keep taking it after his
promised 6 months?  He better!

Paula Pursley

Blood Work Improvements:

When Vivix was introduced - we knew from our Shaklee scientists and
Dr. David Sinclair that this product had the potential to change
lives and health for the better!!   Well - here’s our first actual
“proof” that just taking 1 tsp. per day of this amazing supplement
can drastically change health status in as little as 5 weeks.
Check out the blood work that Don received after only FIVE weeks of
taking the Vivix.  He hasn’t done anything different but add this
product in - he still takes the regular Shaklee supplements he’s
always taken but hasn’t been working out (pulled hamstring and sore
shoulder) - eating the best (drat - we are working on that) and
still, STILL - look at the changes:

Feb. 2008
Oct. 6 2008

Triglycerides                         301
186

Total Cholesterol                 199
178

HDL  (good)                        51
50

LDL  (bad)                        109
91

Remember - this is just five weeks of using Vivix and the other
side benefit is that we are sleeping better!!

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Shaklee Migraine Relief Story

If you’ve ever had a migraine headache, you know how debilitating it can be, lasting for hours and sometimes for days!  It is called a vascular headache meaning that it involves excessive expansion or contraction of the brain’s blood vessels.

There are 2 types: common and classic.  The difference is based on the absence (common) or presence (classic) of symptoms like flashing lights, zig-zag lines, blind spots, speech difficulty, confusion, and tingling or weakness in extremities before the onset of the headache.

There are many known triggers, some of which include food allergies, blood sugar disturbances, constipation, stress load, mechanical injury, liver malfunctions, too much or too little sleep, emotional changes,
lack of exercise, sun glare, flashing lights, changes in barometric pressure, dental problems,  and hormonal fluctations.  Treating a migraine means working with these triggers.

One main cause can be low blood sugar - studies have shown that blood sugar levels are low during a migraine attack, and the lower the blood sugar, the more severe the headache.

Many foods may also trigger migraines - chocolate, citrus fruits, alcohol (red wines), and any aged, cured, pickled, soured or fermented foods.

Some recommendations to help avoid migraine headaches are:

• Adopt a diet low in simple carbohydrates (white sugar & white flour products), and high in protein.
• Avoid Aspartame ( NutraSweet).
• Get moderate, regular exercise.
• Massage neck and back of head daily.
• Avoid salt and acid-forming foods (meat, dairy, sugar), fried foods, greasy foods.
• Eat frequent, small meals to stabilize blood sugar swings.

If you would like to know what the program included that Jennifer followed, contact Pat (info in the upper right of the page)  or sign in for a free information call with the Health Coach, and we’ll get back to you asap.

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Shaklee Health Stories: Kitty and Marilynn

Kitty Vander Kelen and Marilynn Dixon review their participation in Shaklee’s 50th Anniversary Landmark Study on health and wellness. They review the results and how long term Shaklee supplement and vitamin users compared to groups that used generic supplements or none at all. The results are very eye opening.

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Shaklee Health Stories: Marilynn Dixon

Here is a real super Shaklee Health Story. Kitty Vander Kelen interviews Marilynn Dixon about her life experiences with the Shaklee products. This is not your regular product story. Marilyn won a body building competition in her 50s and is competing in triathlons in her 60s! This is a powerful story of what is possible when you put your mind (and body) to it!

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A Powerful ADD Success Story

Kitty interviews her friend Eileen on how a regimen of Shaklee Supplements made a profound difference in her son’s issues with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

Attention Deficit Disorder Testimonial

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Green Tea– A Miracle Drink

A drink so amazing that there is a massive amount of research that has been done on it! The studies prove it’s role in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, stroke damage, inflammation, overactive bladder, aiding memory and learning, and even Alzheimer’s disease!

If all those health benefits don’t make you extremely interested in what it is you could be drinking to give you those kinds of benefits, then you can’t be very interested in your health! And I’ll share a little secret with you…… It’s guaranteed that if you don’t care about your health and just ignore it, it WILL go away!! Just keep drinking all those anti-health drinks loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine and you’ll speed up the departure!!

So what’s this wonderful health-promoting miracle?? GREEN TEA!! The plant chemicals that it contains called flavonoids are what give it so many health benefits. Population studies have shown that in countries where green tea is a popular beverage (unfortunately, the good ole USofA isn’t one of them!), men who drink more green tea have a much lower incidence of prostate cancer than those who drink less. And for women, large “case-controlled” studies in China have shown that daily consumption of green tea reduced the risk of breast cancer by 41%, and ovarian cancer by 61%! Another study in Sweden followed 61,057 women ages 40 to 76 for 15.1 yrs. Those who drank at least 2 cups of green tea per day reduced their risk of ovarian cancer by 46%, and with each additional cup per day, further reduced risk by 18%!

Green tea may even be beneficial to those who already have cancer. It’s been shown to increase the effectiveness of some cancer drugs without causing further harm to healthy cells. In one study of 254 women with ovarian cancer, daily consumption of green tea increased the 3 yr. survival by 62%!

Another major benefit to women is green tea’s ability to rid the body of estrone (detrimental used estrogen). In a study of the hormone levels of 130 post-menopausal Chinese women, green tea drinkers were found to have 13% lower estrone levels than those who drank no tea at all. The estrone levels of black tea drinkers (the kind of tea most popular in the U.S.) were 19% HIGHER than non-tea drinkers!

The studies proving the many benefits of green tea go on and on. Another one compared green tea consumption with the risk of cognitive decline in people over age 70. Graded on standard tests of cognitive function, the risk of mental decline was 54% less for those drinking 2 or more cups of green tea per day. Black tea lowered risk by a smaller amount, and coffee did not lower the risk.

How about green tea and weight loss?? Clinical studies have verified that EGCG ( one of the main catechins, and catechins are the special flavonoids in green tea), helps in weight loss. In one recent double-blind , placebo controlled study, 240 people were given green tea catechins including EGCG or a placebo for 12 weeks. They didn’t change their diet or exercise habits. Compared to the start, and also compared to the placebo group, the EGCG group had reductions in weight, body fat, waist size, LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure. The studies typically used at least 250 mg. of EGCG per day.

Being a consumer health advocate for over 26 years now, I recommend and personally use two high quality Shaklee products that contain an effective amount of EGCG - the Cinch Energy Tea, and the 3in1 Boost. Both products promote all the health benefits described above, as well as being extremely beneficial for weight loss with the added benefits of cutting cravings, stabilizing blood sugar, boosting metabolism (3in1), and giving an energy boost, and mood lift
(tea).

So next time you reach for that drink, do your health a BIG favor - ignore the coffee, soda, and sugary fruit drinks, and make it Cinch Energy Tea instead!! And if you want extra help with weight loss, include the 3in1 Boost as well!

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Phillip Gets Psoriasis Relief With Supplements

Here is Phillip’s Video Story on Psoriasis Relief

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Kitty’s Nutrition and Wellness Story

Here is a 12 minute audio where Kitty explains how she got started down the road to natural nutrition and wellness.  It is an interesting story.

Click Here to Listen to Kitty’s Story

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Top Supplements for a Healthy Cholesterol Profile

Got a lot of feedback and questions about the video on balancing cholesterol. Here is some more information on what supplements do what…. and where….

The Top Supplements for a Healthy Cholesterol Profile and a Healthy Heart:

1. Soluble Fiber - transports excess cholesterol out of the body and prevents fat absorption, reducing stress on the heart by minimizing fat accumulation.

2. Lecithin - lowers LDL and raises HDL cholesterol, fat emulsifier.

3. Alfalfa - has a natural chelating (cleaning) effect in arteries.

4. Garlic - dilates small blood vessels, dissolves fatty deposits, thins blood naturally, anti-inflammatory.

5. Vitamin E + Selenium - natural blood vessel dilator increasing circulation, reduces LDL oxidation.

6. B Complex - reduces homocysteine levels.

7. Omega Guard - full spectrum Omega 3 fatty acids to raise HDL, lower LDL, reduces triglygerides and cholesterol if too high, lowers blood pressure, anti-inflammatory.

8. Soy Protein - clinically tested to aid in excess cholesterol reduction.

9. Liver DTX - detoxifies the liver and regenerates liver tissue, lowers serum cholesterol, anti-oxidant.

10. Optiflora Probiotic - helps normalize blood fats (lipids).

11. CoEnzyme Q10 - reduces LDL oxidation.

12. Cholesterol Regulation Complex - helps retain normal cholesterol levels, reduces LDL and raises HDL, helps prevent LDL oxidation, antioxidants.

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