I am pleased to announce this great opportunity to cleanse, nourish and renew this new year! Jen Queally will lead us through a month long "reset" in which we will use clean, whole-foods and specific Shaklee supplementation to detox and gain better digestive functioning, while also cleansing our souls and spirits with mindfulness practices and daily self-care rituals. This will be an affordable, accessible and supportive month-long journey. Please join us! Contact me for more information mandyqueally@gmail.com or if you're ready to commit, simply sign up by clicking the button below.
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Click HERE to listen to Shaklee's CEO, Roger Barnett, discuss the foundation of this company, why its standards of quality are truly "unusual" in today's market, and why he chose Shaklee, over any other company, to further his goal of owning a company that may attain the title of "the biggest agent of social change in the world."
I use the word "bioavailability" often when folks ask me to tell them what the difference is between Shaklee supplements and others. When I first heard the word, I wanted a slight interpretation.. I surmised it had to do with biology and how available something is to the body. I was pretty close. "Bioavalability: (noun) the proportion of a drug or other substance that enters the circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect." This "active effect" part is quite crucial when we are discussing nutritional supplements. You don't want to waste your money. You don't want the pill to sit undissolved in your stomach, and you certainly don't want the health concerns you set out to improve by increasing your nutrition, to simply persist. When I first started learning about Shaklee, I wanted to hear the pure, honest truth. Why should I take these over anything else? What happened first, is that I trusted my older sister, who trusted Shaklee. Simple. It's that people/connection/fellow-man thing... we try the things that work for the people we love and trust. Secondly, I scoured the peer-reviewed science that Shaklee has produced, and learned about the commitment to purity standards they have been faithful to for over 60 years. If you're interested, you can check it out here. And once I was at this phase, there was no turning back. I was sold. I felt solid and founded in my nutritional choices, and also felt compelled to share just how good this company is. That was several years ago, and here I am, still in awe of what this company does, and the science that goes into creating such natural, pure, safe, and effective products. So tonight, I present my "bioavailabilty" experiment. Done in my kitchen, with my kids finally tucked in bed. I have some Rainbow Light prenatals, and Shaklee Vita-Lea, and a glass of warm water. (My kind of simple science experiment) Hypothesis: Shaklee has a patented "bioavailability" or SMART delivery system, so the Vita-Lea supplement will dissolve much faster than the Rainbow Light. Here's the experiment, in photos. The difference in bioavailability in these two supplements is remarkable. Shaklee's Vita-Lea dissolved completely within 5 minutes, whereas Rainbow Light had not completely dissolved after 10 hours in water.
I have been in that aisle in the health food store. Many times have I wasted way too much of my time staring blankly at the choices of different supplements, natural remedies, household cleaners, shampoos, while my head spun with my internal dialogue "which one works best? Why is this one more expensive? I think my friend told me this brand works? Or was it this one? Is it really natural? What is THAT ingredient? Oh Gosh! $17.95 for THIS?" I no longer do it. I skip the aisle entirely, actually (and the household cleaning one too... and the personal care one) And I thank Dr. Shaklee for that. Over six decades ago, he began to create products with utmost integrity, based in nature, proven by science, and he did not want them on store shelves where they might get lost or overlooked. He wanted people to learn about them through conversation, in the living room, on the phone, over a cup of coffee. And I guess if he were living in our modern world, he would be just fine with a 'blog post.' Because its simply about people helping people, and people trusting friends. I trust my family's health to Shaklee, and for someone who is a researcher, it is saying a lot. So for all of you who have been asking- "What do you use for...." Here's whats in my "natural health cabinet" at home for me, Jon, Annabelle (4.5) and Otis (3) and a brief explanation of why I use each product. This is what our whole family uses everyday to support our short and long-term health. Our everyday Shaklee nutritional supplementation. This is our "medicine cabinet"-things we take if we ever start to feel sick. The Get Clean Line of complete home care products- completely non-toxic. Completely works. Has completely saved us thousands of dollars over our years of use. LIFE STRIP- This is a proprietary nutrition plan, with more than 10 scientific patents. Too many nutrients to list here, and too much science to explain, but this strip is the result of decades of research, and provides a patented delivery system for: DHA/EPA omegas, Vivix (resveratrol/polyphenol blend), B&C complex, and Vita-Lea advanced multivitamin. Watch a video here to learn more. LIFE PROTEIN (Vanilla Soy)- This is breakfast every morning, or a quick and easy lunch. Its also added protein for pancakes, or smoothies. Its non-GMO, low glycemic, free of anything artificial (of course), gluten free, full of omegas, 24 grams of protein, leucine to build muscle AND pre and probiotics with a patented delivery system. Most importantly- it tastes darn good. VITALIZER Women/Men- We usually alternate between the life strip and the vitalizer strips. The difference? Life strips have Vivix in them, and do not have probiotics (which are found in the Life protein). Vitalizer does not have Vivix, but does have the optiflora probiotic. Check out the nutrients found in just ONE of these strips. If you have any nutritional deficiencies (and 90% of us do) this will help take care of them! Still curious? Here's more. This is our daily FOUNDATION- protein and the highest quality vitamins and minerals one can buy. This is a tremendous start for anyone looking to boost immunity, fill in nutritional gaps, gain more energy and FEEL better. There are also amazing results from third-party studies done about the use of these two products over time, and what they can do for long-term health. Additions to this foundation: NUTRIFERON Immunity booster. NutriFeron is the only dietary supplement in the U.S. created by the discoverer of interferon, world-renowned immunologist, Dr. Yashuhiko Kojima, designed to naturally increase the production of interferon in the body. This herbal blend has helped keep my illness-free during my elementary school teaching days, and has helped my entire family keep illness at bay for 6 years and counting. It essentally helps to call your body's natural "killer cells" to action,helping your body respond better to threats or viral invaders. Also helpful for allergies and autoimmune disorders . VITAMIN C- 1 500mg of these vitamin C supplements has the equivalent of the vitamin C found in 7.5 oranges, slowly released each hour into your body, protecting against free radicals. Humans cannot produce vitamin C, unlike 99.9% of other animals! It is fragile and easily destroyed in the body, so it must constantly be replenished. Shaklee makes sure that happens with its patented delivery system. Good stuff. STRESS RELIEF COMPLEX I started taking this when it was recommended to me to help with teeth grinding during sleep. Well, it helped a lot. And now I take it as a natural way to reduce cortisol levels during stressful times throughout the day. It contains a blend of clinically tested ingredients and has been designed to support a calm, more relaxed state without causing drowsiness.Stress can elevate your body’s levels of cortisol, and continuously high levels have been linked to longterm health impacts. Stress Relief Complex was designed to help support your body's response to stress. Can help with depression, mood swings, sleep issues, headaches, hyperactivity etc. B-COMPLEX Known as the "happy vitamin." Did you know that B vitamins are destroyed by stress (mental or physical)? The B vitamins are vital for proper bodily function as they help convert food into energy for your cells. There are eight essential B vitamins, and they work best when they work together. Unfortunately, the typical Western diet doesn’t provide enough whole grains, leafy green vegetables, and fish needed to provide 100% of the Daily Value. I take these in the afternoon to help with any fatigue. They are very useful for combating any stress, anxiety, and even help with acne issues, among many others. Shaklee's B-complex is also coated with folic acid, which is delivered straight into the bloodstream, so these are an EXCELLENT part of a prenatal regimen. OSTEOMATRIX I take this because I have a history of osteoporosis in my family, and this particular blend of calcium and magnesium also helps to ensure I do not have a magnesium deficiency, which can present itself in a myriad of ways. My son DOES have a magnesium deficiency, so I blend one of these in his smoothie most days. Studies have shown that many calcium supplements do not disintegrate in time to be absorbed in the body (approx 20 min). This one dissolves in 1-7 min. ALFALFA I started taking this when I was nursing my kiddos to increase my milk supply. It worked. I researched it more, and this is now one supplement I will hopefully never live without. We all know an alkaline diet is most healthy- they help to create an environment where diseases have the least chance of surviving. Alfalfa is an extremely alkalizing plant. Its roots grow 15 ft or more into the earth, where they are able to reach the extremely nutrient rich soil. What can it help with? Allergies, cleansing the body of toxins, joint stiffness, tendonitis, digestive issues, water retention, trace mineral deficiencies, proper liver function, colds/flu. The list is extremely long. We all can benefit greatly from this product. I take 12 per day, and my kids (if I can sneak it in them) take 2-3 per day. Recommended dose to start is one per 10lbs of body weight. KIDS OPTIFLORA PROBIOTICS My husband and I get this same optiflora in our Vitalizer strip, but my kids get one of these tiny pearls every day. They are small enough to fit inside a straw, and provide live/active human strain friendly bacteria to the gut. Did you know 90% of our immunity is in our gut? These tiny pearls are very effective in helping to keep my kids healthy throughout the year. The difference between these and other brands? They are triple encapsulated, so they are not dissolved by stomach acid before reaching the gut. Their delivery rate is 780 more effective than probiotics found in yogurt. INCREDIVITES My kids have been taking one of these, crushed in applesauce, since they were 6 months old. 23 essential vitamins, with Shaklee science and integrity baked right in. Simply wouldn't trust anything else for my kids. And when we have a day where they don't eat one single vegetable (which clearly happens) I feel good they are at least filling in the gaps. One per day for kids under age 4, two for kids 4-12 years. Here's more about them. MIGHTY SMARTS DHA 100% natural, ultra pure DHA. My kids eat some fish, but not a ton, so I feel great knowing they have these to ensure they get daily omega-3. These are chewable and delicious little guys, sweetened with xylitol, and my kids love them. Great way to support early brain development and brain health, as well as vision and nervous system function. OUR "IF WE START TO FEEL SICK" CABINET We have avoided most illnesses over the years with these: GARLIC COMPLEX Nature's antibiotic. Helps with infections of all types, and you won't smell like garlic. What's different about Shaklee's garlic? all the original Alliin has been kept in tact, which is the medicinal compound in garlic... this is what gets "cooked away" when garlic is heated. Most odorless brands of garlic do not have Alliin intact. 1 capsule=1 medium raw garlic clove. VITALIZED IMMUNITY Drop one of these orange tablets in warm water, for a effervescent tea that has the equivalent vitamin c in 16 oranges, along with 19 other proprietary herbs and minerals to zap infections. Sweetened with monk fruit. I feel instant energy after I drink one, and it has cured initial sniffles of an oncoming cold in just hours. DEFEND & RESIST We call them "magic purple pills" in our house. They make a great tea, and we often drop a few in a smoothie too. Echinacea, black elderberry, larch tree, zinc. Helps resist infection and promotes while blood cell production, and "kicks" the immune system into action. Take at the first sign of flu or cold bug. Can be sucked on like a lozenge to soothe a sore throat. This is often the most ordered product! STOMACH SOOTHING COMPLEX This was great for morning sickness when I was pregnant, and they are wonderful for soothing any sort of stomach upset, including that from stomach bugs, or motion sickness. Can be swallowed or made into a tea. Ginger, fennel, anise, peppermint. PERFORMANCE This is a truly remarkable rehydration drink. It is a blend of 6 essential electrolytes (the common store-bought brands have 4... plus all the fillers and dyes and sweeteners). It is wonderful for labor and delivery, after exercise, an alternative to pedialyte or gatorade for any kind of stomach flu. My kiddos love it. And apparently so do many Olympic athletes. HOME CARE PRODUCTS (SHAKLEE'S 'GET CLEAN' LINE) Basic H was Shaklee's flagship product, dating back to the 1950's. It was the first biodegradable cleaner, and the first official Earth Day product. My house uses this entire line of goodness, and actually, so do the folks in the White House. I do not have to worry about my kids ingesting anything harmful, (in fact, my kids BATHE in basic H!), and our home is free of any and all toxic chemicals. And the best part? They're cheap (because they are ultra-concentrated) and outperform 20 leading brands. One Get Clean kit costs $99, and is the equivalent of $3400 worth of cleaning supplies. I have saved some serious cash with these incredible products. Here's more.
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