Shaklee and Direct Selling Association's Code of Ethics

"For over 50 years, Shaklee leaders have embraced a philosophy of doing business with integrity - using the "Golden Rule" as the yardstick by which we measure ourselves in our business relationships. Dr. Shaklee taught that putting people first and treating others the way you yourself would like to be treated is the most essential ingredient of a successful Shaklee business.

That's why Shaklee Corporation is proud to adhere to the Direct Selling Association's Code of Ethics . It's one way to put the Shaklee philosophy into practice. Shaklee and our Distributors walk the talk by making the commitment to practice the highest standards in business ethics. Since our history is built on ethics and integrity, it's easy to do because it's what we've been doing for over 50 years." ~ Shaklee NewsLetter, February 25, 2011

See the full text of the DSA Code of Ethics

Maintaining Healthy Thyroid Function

• Even if tests show that your thyroid is only slightly out of order, it is necessary to get treatment right away, before the symptoms become very prominent. It will prevent weight gain, strengthen bones and muscles, and cuts risk of heart disease in half.

• Chemicals in nonstick pans leach into food and increase risk of thyroid problems up to 224%. Once ingested, two chemicals in the nonstick - PFOS and PFOA - can prevent thyroid hormones from keeping metabolism running smoothly. Manufacturers will phase out these chemicals by 2015; until then switch to stainless steel and use cooking spray to prevent sticking.

• Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke. It increases risk for thyroid problems five times, and makes it two times harder to get sluggish thyroid back on track. "The chemicals in cigarettes clog the iodine receptors in the thyroid gland, and without the ability to soak up iodine, this gland simply can't function," said Rashmi Gulati, M.D.

• Eating lean protein, instead of starches and carbohydrates is better for thyroid health. Tufts University researchers say that massive spikes of hormone insulin is a common thyroid suppressor. Eating protein at every meal provides a steady trickle of tyrosine, an amino acid that is an essential building block of thyroid hormones.  Helthy proteins include nuts, milk, yogurt, eggs, poultry, lean meat, fish.

• At least one in three people in US lack iodine in their diet. Iodine is crucial for production of thyroid hormones. According to Dr. Gulati, this problem is prevailing, since environmental chemicals like chlorine and fluoride block its iodine's absorption, .  The suggestion to find out deficiency of iodine is to rub liquid iodine onto the underside of arm. "If your skin soaks up this mineral, leaving no yellow color, then your iodine levels are low," says Dr. Gulati.

• Chronic stress triggers high production of cortisol, a stress hormone that damages the thyroid gland, plus blocks the absorption of thyroid hormones by other organs, according to UCLA experts.

WW, March 7, 2011

Signs of Thyroid Disorder

• Not able to sleep even if feeling fatigued by the bed time.
• Waking up feeling exhausted even after long hours of sleep.
• Sensitivity to cold; feeling cold even in warm environment.
• Anxiety and panic.
• Even with diets, difficulty loosing weighth.
• Sore muscles, achy joints.
• Digestive problems, allergies, infertility.
• Mental sluggishness, inability to focus.
• Forgetfulness
• Dry skin, skin problems, such as acne or eczema
• Feeling depressed, down.
• Hair is dry, straw-like
• Eyebrows and or air thinning
• Medicines for depression, or estrogen for menopausal symptoms do not seem to be helping.

 WW, March 7, 2011

Biorhythm Calculator

"In the nineteenth century, studies first began on certain life rhythms or cycles that were later termed "biorhythms". The word biorhythm is a compound of two Greek words, bios and rhythmos, which mean life and a constant or periodic beat. The theory of biorhythms defines and measures three basic and important life cycles in man: the physical, emotional, and intellectual." More here.

MedicineNet.com about Biorhythms

THINGS TO KEEP IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET: Optiflora®

From my personal experience, this product is an irreplaceable  help for the travelers who are at risk of getting food poisoning, or bacteria from unclean water sources. Woks immediately by relieving ugly symptoms related to food poisoning, diarrhea, indigestion. The little caplet throws a mighty fast punch against unwanted bacteria in your body.

Formal product description: "Optiflora is a unique, two-product system (Optiflora Prebiotic Complex and Optiflora Probiotic Complex) that provides dietary support for the normal, healthy balance of intestinal microflora. Together, this system promotes colon health by supporting the growth of healthy microflora naturally found in the colon.* It also delivers guaranteed live probiotics Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus acidophilus, along with the prebiotics FOS and inulin and provides gammatocopherol, a nutrient associated with colon health.*"

Shaklee Sports Nutrition

Link to Shaklee Sports Nutrition

Daiva, Why You Do This?

The Roots of Shaklee & Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee, Founder

Video on YouTube:

I have the utmost respect for Dr. Shaklee and his legacy. I am glad to have been fortunate enough to stumble upon the Shaklee opportunity.

Prostate Health

“If nothing else will kill me, prostate will…” 

A retiree who said it was convinced that it was inevitable. That statement stuck in my mind and I decided to seek thorough information related to this illness.This entry of the journal will be filled with links to the professional medical articles and personal experiences of people who had experienced prostate ailments. The following two links are leading to the Shaklee Health Network (site for MDs) Prostate Cancer:

• http://content.nhiondemand.com/shp/HC1.asp?objID=100945&ctype=hc

• High-Dose Multi-vitamin Use and Risk of Prostate Cancer:

http://content.nhiondemand.com/SHP/weeklystudies.asp?factID=438

The following links are some testimonial stories from other Shaklee Distributors' web sites. Such info is from experiences of various people who used Shaklee products. I do not personally know these people, but I heard similar stories at the Shaklee conferences and meetings:

• Resveratrol - Prostate Cancer  

http://www.purelyresveratrol.com/_blog/Resveratrol_Testimonials/post/Resveratrol-Prostate_Cancer/

• What Everyone Needs To Know About the "P" Word!

http://www.myspace.com/shakleeteamfargo/blog/388751224

• VIVIX Testimonials

http://thenaturaladvocate.blogspot.com/2010/01/vivix-testimonials.html

• Breast Cancer Success prostate cancer is mentioned in the testimonial

February - Heart Health Month

Heart Health Solutions for you - Shaklee

"It stil seems like a pyramid thing..." Says who? < Fun clip from You Tube

Joint & Muscle Pain Cream

Before the snow storm of February 1, 2011 - a very memorable day  -  I was an “I”. Several hours of snow shoveling two days in a row turned me into a “C” (Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!!!). Joint & Muscle Pain Cream has restored my “I” posture in no time. No more snow blocking my pathways, and no more "Ouches". It was quick and easy: