Healthy Pancreas

Yesterday, nutritionist Barbara Lagoni in her wonderfully informative talk reminded us about the dangers of damaging pancreas with our improper daily diets. The diabetes sets in when our pancreas are no longer functioning properly.

Why should we be surprised that diabetes "epidemic" is rampant? I think what truly rampant is our complacency when it comes to giving a second thought about what we are actually putting into our mouth, and what results should we expect if we refuse to break our "bad" (I would call them "uninformed")  habits. We give more thought to what type of gasoline we put into our cars than what we put into the only vehicle that caries us all through our lives - our body.

We can blame everyone and everything for our food choices, but the blame game does not restore good health. Learning and changing our food consumption behaviors does.

Herophilus About Health

"When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied."

- Herophilus (335-280 B.C.) 

A Greek anatomist and surgeon, the father of Anatomy,

dissected and wrote about the brain, being the first one to describe its cavities, the cerebral ventricles, which he associated with mental functions.

• The pancreas was first identified by Herophilus. Only a few hundred years later, Ruphos, another Greek anatomist, gave the pancreas its name.

• The Medical News: Health : Pancreas 
• Milestones in Neuroscience Research  

In my  view, only babies are truly helpless. The rest of us have free will and free choices in life, thanks to the marvelous tool called brain. At the end of the day, only one person is responsible for fueling the amazing vehicle that takes one through the journey called LIFE, and that vehicle is the body. Guess who that person in charge is?

How come we give more consideration to what kind of gasoline we put into our cars than how to properly fuel our bodies? Why we get so worked up about someone leaving typos and misspellings in one's writings and speaking with an accent, and care less about what came through our own digestive system on any given day? 

Hence, my question of the day:

How much longer will it take the human kind to fall in love with life deep enough to feel personally responsible for better personal health?

D.S.

News You Can Use: Real People - Real Stories

Shaklee Corporation has just introduced a new website. Shaklee distributors now have an open forum for sharing their real life stories with the world-wide audience. ShakleeShines.com is featuring compelling Shaklee success stories emphasizing the Shaklee Difference. These people are just like you and me.

I sincerely hope that soon you will have your own success story to tell. I would be glad to help you in every step of the way to wellness and success.
If you are not yet a member, please consider joining page VerveLink on facebook to learn more, or follow my journal updates via Twitter: http://twitter.com/Vervelink
Send your questions to me at vervelink@mail.com, or vervelink@email.com

Live and Let Live Well Today!

D.S.

The Latest on Cancer Prevention

Hello,

I am writing to inform you about the exciting opportunity to hear experienced nutritionist Barbara Lagoni discuss health issues important to all of us, irregardless of age. Everyone who is concerned about health and wellness is welcome. Jan Enderle is sponsoring the event.

Come, Listen and Learn:

...how to strengthen your immune system

...the latest on cancer prevention

...how to keep your kids healthy

...and much more!

Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Trinity Lutheranw Church, 9701 Brandt Ave.,Oak Lawn, IL

View Map , The attendance ticket price is $5.

Contact me with your questions: vervelink@gmail.com, vervelink@mail.com

Do not miss out on this excellent opportunity to learn from experienced scholar  in a casual friendly atmosphere. Everyone needs to hear what Barbara has to say.

If you know someone who is battling serious health issues including cancer, please do not hesitate to pass along the invitation to them. Two hours packed with valuable information might dramatically change their life for the better.

I would like to invite you to join the group VerveLink on Facebook and follow my wellness journal at http://vervelink.blogspot.com .

History shows 3 or 4 True Leaders will be responsible for creating more than 80% of all volume generated in your organization.   

In my organization, more than 95% of all volume generated every month ($1.4 million BGV) comes from four strong legs … Gary & Faye Burke, Ross & Mary Margaret Earley, Adrian & Lou Anne Optiz and Rocky & Mollie Pratt.

Because the business is predictably unpredictable … you never know who will rise to the top. The only way to find True Leaders is to tell your Story to as many talented people as you can and let them decide what they want from Shaklee.  

Live and Let  Live Well Today! 

Daiva S.

Nutrition Talk about Family Health and Cancer Prevention

			Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Trinity Lutheran Street: 9701 Brandt Ave. City/Town:  Oak Lawn, IL Jan Enderle is sponsoring the event. Experienced nutritionist Barbara Lagoni will present from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come, Listen and Learn: ...how to strengthen your immune system ...the latest on cancer prevention ...how to keep your kids healthy ...and much more! Contact me with your questions: vervelink@gmail.com, vervelink@mail.com or talk to the event sponsor Jan Enderle - 708-271-2558. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from Barbara Lagoni in a casual atmosphere. Everyone needs to hear what Barbara has to say to us. D.S.

In support of local small business: Awesome References

I've met  some amazing, hard working, interesting people, and want to share with you the following references. Send me a note for their contact information:

Need professional construction services (residential, commercial, industrial)? Steven will not disappoint you. Some of the professional services he offers: Interior finishing carpentry, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, basement, painting and staining, plumbing, electric, drop ceilings, drywall.

Time to get a hair cut? Relay for Life, Fundraiser for American Cancer Society: Cut-a-thon and more! When: Sunday, May 16, 2010 12 – 4 P.M  Vagabonds Salon, 16637 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park. Hair cuts $10, mini pedicures/manicures - $10.00, eyebrow waxing - $5.00  No appointments: first come - first serve.  All proceeds go to Tinley Park Relay for Life.   

Need some oomph!!! for your party?   Big Dog Entertainment has special party offer: three-hour party for $100.00 Included both, karaoke and DJ service. Offer is good for May-August, 2010. Send me a note requesting info.

Do not like Math?   Customized, thorough help with Tax Service or Small Business Accounting.  Send me a note for Larry's contact information. His instruction was so interesting and to the point.

Perhaps you are wondering why I am promoting my pal's businesses for free? I believe that small business is the back bone (even the entire skeleton) of our country. As a small business owner myself, I believe in lending a helping hand; one day I might need help too. Besides, I am already benefiting from the expertise, advice, and contagious entrepreneurial spirit of these wonderful people.

And, finally, of course, please take a closer look at  My Shaklee business. I titled it VerveLink meaning that even from the state of dead stop or stillness, we, human beings, are capable to generate energy in ourselves and keep moving forward towards achieving our life's goals and dreams. With all the modern electronic bells and whistles it might look complicated and expensive. It is not. Top achievers did not have even a fraction of the convenient tools that we have today. Give me a chance to help you understand the business opportunity. Keep coming back to my journal to learn more about various aspects of wellness.

Live and Let Live Well Today!

For reference info contact Daiva vervelink@gmail.com, or via facebook page VerveLink .

D.S.

Nonprofit Fundraising Distributorships with Shaklee®

You can help your favorite qualifying nonprofit organization raise funds and awareness for their worthy cause by sponsoring them through a special program. Become a Gold Ambassador and sponsor your favorite organization through a special program. This program is open to qualifying nonprofit organizations and allows them to raise money with their own Shaklee business.

• Nonprofit organizations as distributors are eligible to earn bonuses without fulfilling bonus requirement.

• Nonprofit organizations as distributors can receive a special personal web site template to market their Shaklee business at no cost.
• Tools for nonprofit organizations are ready: presentations (DVD), Personal Web Site template, and fundraising flyers.
• I as your personal assistant am there for you every step of the way.

Send me a message for more information and assistance. I will work with you to get you off the ground and running with Shaklee Opportunity.

Put Your Best Face - Healthy Face - Forward

The very first time I saw Shaklee skin care and cosmetics display and demonstration at a conference I was very intrigued but intimidated. One has to be a cosmetologist to understand all the products and to correctly use them, I thought. In the past few years, after taking a closer look at the information about the skin care line and trying some products myself, I realized that there is only one thing that truly matters: Shaklee skin care and cosmetics products do not harm your skin, and do not mask the flaws, but, instead, do actually make your skin healthier, and significantly improve its natural appearance.

After the summer when I discovered Enfuselle^® and Minerelles^®  for myself, my friends noticed right away my healthier and more radiant face. I realized then that Shaklee skin care and makeup make a perfect gift. That’s how my mother and my sister both received an entire set of these vitamin-infused “lotions and potions” on their special occasions. Those readers who already use Enfuselle^® and Minerelles^® can, of course,  imagine how fortunate these two women were.

Last Monday, the Dream Team invited a prominent Shaklee leader Deb Villarese to introduce Shaklee skin care at their exciting event in Oak Lawn. I first saw Deb presenting at the conference in Chicago. Award-winning businesswoman is a constant supportive voice at many Shaklee training events and conferences. In her very clear concise presentation she shared the secrets of her successful Shaklee business that in her case specifically was spearheaded simply by her creatively showing Shaklee skin care products to her friends. I was especially impressed that Deb was a participant in the scientific studies and tests done repeatedly by the company. She did not just talk the talk, she walked the walk. Deb did remind us all that with the vast variety of items that Shaklee offers it is realistic to build a successful personal business focusing on just one category of the products, especially if they are patented like Shaklee skincare line is.

The top quality and reliable performance of products based on modern science research, also the exceptional personal business building opportunity make Shaklee distributors proud to share the Shaklee opportunity and Shaklee Difference. If you are a distributor, you know what I am talking about here. If you are just a bystander, I am inviting you to take a closer look at the Shaklee Opportunity. There are over a million distributors in several countries, and you can choose whom to work with, but if you choose me, you will receive a reliable assistant, dependable mentor, and a dedicated friend. Let's put our truly best face forward.

D.S.

"Don't make a mountain out of a molehill..."

“Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill,” - the voice in my head is so wise and proper (where is it coming from?) It immediately makes me ashamed of being frustrated over little mundane nothings. Few events of the previous weeks once again have helped me to put into perspective such seemingly disastrous nuisances of life like clogged up sink or broken tools.

Recently, one of my many Shaklee mentors survived a horrible accident resulting in a head injury; my friend underwent two life saving surgeries; while in the doctor’s office, my mom lost her conscience and ended up in the emergency room without definite diagnosis. Three people in completely different places and distinct situations, but they all are on my mind and in my heart today. Their ordeal is once again a reminder to me that Life is the most precious “possession” in this world, and the healthy life is a gift not to be disrespected.

Usually I read when I have to wait. Lately, I find it more interesting to observe people and talk to those who have time to talk. In one week, while spending time in the waiting rooms and offices of various medical facilities, I met some wonderful people who are saving lives and helping those who are ill to make their existence more bearable. I met many people who through their professional work and humane attitude give hope to helpless strangers.

You probably noticed yourself that a kind encouraging world, one sincere smile and caring look received from  others grows “wings” in us, making it possible to persevere, to endure, to bounce back.  Be it a surgeon, nurses, hospital staff, ambulance personnel, receptionists, they all are wonderful people just doing their job with dedication thus changing the world for the better. I am sincerely grateful to all of them.