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Allowable Contaminants?

2006-11-09T01:27:00.000-05:00

I do a lot of thinking. According to some, I do too much thinking. I don't believe it to be possible to think too much. I have a tremendeous passion first and foremost for my God and then my family. Apart from this, I'm on a quest to fill my head with as much information about health.

This quest for health all started way back when (I think it was 1988) while sitting at the kitchen table of a friend of mine who, at the time, lived in a small town in Kentucky. Come to think of it, she still lives there. There was a piece of paper on the table, a letter from her water company. For some reason I picked it up and read it. Now, it's been a long time since then and I can't tell you verbatim what it said but this is what I remember: "allowable contaminants" in her tap water. What did I just read? "Allowable contaminants"? Contaminants. In the tap water? The water you drink?

Okay, I was about 22 years old at the time and was pretty much floating through life without a care. At least that's how I see it at the age I am now. Come to find out, this was common practice with tap water.

To Be Continued... (stay tuned)

Shaklee.net/go VS Melaleuca

2006-05-19T08:22:00.000-04:00

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Shaklee.net/go VS. Melaleuca

I have been contacted by an interested individual who is researching the difference in Melaleuca and Shaklee.net/go (herein referred to as Shak). She says, based on her research, both companies have the same claims about purity, safety, testing, studies, ect. Melaleuca's been in business 25 years and Shak for 50 years. The only drastic difference she has noticed is the cost. Her question: if both companies claim the same thing then why is the cost so different? Melaleuca is apparently much cheaper.

My Response:

Per your request, I have been working to get additional information as to the difference in price between Shak and Melaleuca. As I had suspected, it has to be the difference in quality of the products.

Shak products have peer-reviewed published clinical proof of safety & efficacy. Challenge Melaleuca or any other companies to provide a list of their published research (in accredited scientific journals). Click these two links - first for the list of Shak's independent clinical research on their formulated products and then for the list of members of Shaklee's Scientific Advisory Board

Dr. Chris Jensen says, "When you hear about quality, ask for proof.":

When You Hear about Quality, Ask for Proof...
by Christopher D. Jensen, Ph.D

Vice President, Scientific Affairs

Nearly half of all Americans use dietary supplements, yet consumers remain skeptical about who they can trust and demand proof of the claims made by manufacturers. Shak's commitment to Products in Harmony with Nature and Good Health is easily demonstrated in countless, measurable ways, as representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)discovered recently.

Most supplement companies would worry about a visit from the FDA, but Shak scientists invited FDA representatives to the Norman, OK manufacturing plant to discuss quality control standards for the industry.The FDA came away impressed by the rigorous quality control measures at Shak that far exceed those typically found in the dietary supplement industry.

Shak scientists work very closely with a diverse group of scientific experts from research institutions throughout the world to ensure that product ideas under consideration are both safe and scientifically substantiated. It's common to see supplements endorsed by celebrities and so-called independent scientists, many of whom actually stand to gain from the sale of the products they endorse. Shak does not ask it's advisors to endorse the products - instead, we seek their objective and independent scientific expertise, because it is their scientific objectivity that ultimately makes Shak a stronger company and makes our products worthy of trust.

Shak supplements provide key ingredients in amounts that are supported by scientific studies. Shak formulations face an additional requirement: bioavailability, meaning that they are available for use in the body. Putting ingredients together in a tablet or capsule does not guarantee they will reach the appropriate site in the gastrointestinal tract to ensure maximum benefit. For example, if you indiscriminately compress calcium into a tablet, it may pass all the way through your digestive tract intact - just like a rock! Many companies don't achieve bioavailability for their supplements. We know because we've conducted rigorous analytical tests on both our own and competitive products. For example, Shak chemists tested 13 brands of B-Complex supplements and found that 9 failed to dissolve folic acid, a crucial step for that important B vitamin to be absorbed. Shak's B-Complex passed the test, because our scientists developed a patent-pending process that ensures dissolution (able to dissolve) and enhanced absorption of folic acid. Another example where bioavailability is crucial is with microflora supplements, which need extra protection for the live microflora to survive in the capsule throughout production, shipment, on the shelf, and finally, within the digestive system itself. Put beneficial microflora into a normal capsule, and within weeks you'll have virtually no viable microbes left. Shak's Flora is designed to reach the small intestine before releasing beneficial microflora. Other companies labels list the live bacteria count at the time of formulation or manufacture, but make no claims for the bacteria after the products are shipped. Shak, on the other hand, guarantees delivery of live microflora to the colon.

There are many ingredients commonly found in the supplement market that you won't find in Shak products. That's because they don't hold up to scientific scrutiny. DHEA and alleged growth hormone stimulants are examples of popular products or ingredients whose marketing campaigns far exceed their scientific support. Bluegreen algae, colloidal minerals, chromium picolinate, bovine colostrum, garcinia cambogia, glycoproteins, shark cartilage and a host of others fall into the same category. In fact it was a Shak-sponsored clinical trial of chromium picolinate conducted at the University of Texas that helped debunk the notion that this chromium source was a magic bullet for weight loss.

There will always be bogus ingredients in the marketplace. They will never be in Shak products, however, because they don't meet our scientific standards. It comes down to a question of short term sales or long standing integrity. Shak screens all raw materials for presence of heavy metals or agrichemical residues, solvents, coloring agents, flavoring agents, irradiation, nutrient composition and more. This procedure is common in the pharmaceutical industry, but not in the minimally-regulated supplement industry.

One example of Shak's philosophy in action is the steps we took upon learning that ginseng supplies from China were contaminated with a fungicide. Despite the fact that asian ginseng was one of our best-selling herbal products, we took ours off the market. We tested other products that remained in the marketplace and found the fungicide, yet few if any other companies stopped selling ginseng. We will be back with our ginseng once we have a source that meets our standard of purity.* Shak is the industry leader in conducting and publishing clinical research. Shak has conducted clinical trials in the under-studied fields of complimentary and alternative medicine and sports nutrition. The publication of Shak's research in peer-reviewed medical journals, the gold standard for proof of performance, is leaving a legacy that will continue! Many dietary supplement companies have a small science staff, if they have one at all.

Again, as Dr. Chris Jensen says, "When you hear about quality, ask for proof." - it's well worth the effort.

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Drug companies "inventing diseases..."

2006-04-29T20:09:00.000-04:00

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Drugs companies 'inventing diseases to boost their profits'
By Mark Henderson, Science Correspondent

PHARMACEUTICAL companies are systematically creating diseases in order to sell more of their products, turning healthy people into patients and placing many at risk of harm, a special edition of a leading medical journal claims today.

The practice of “diseasemongering” by the drug industry is promoting non-existent illnesses or exaggerating minor ones for the sake of profits, according to a set of essays published by the open-access journal Public Library of Science Medicine.

The special issue, edited by David Henry, of Newcastle University in Australia, and Ray Moynihan, an Australian journalist, reports that conditions such as female sexual dysfunction, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and “restless legs syndrome” have been promoted by companies hoping to sell more of their drugs.

Other minor problems that are a normal part of life, such as symptoms of the menopause, are also becoming increasingly “medicalised”, while risk factors such as high cholesterol levels or osteoporosis are being presented as diseases in their own right, according to the editors. “Disease-mongering turns healthy people into patients, wastes precious resources and causes iatrogenic (medically induced) harm,” they say. “Like the marketing strategies that drive it, disease-mongering poses a global challenge to those interested in public health, demanding in turn a global response.”

Doctors, patients and support groups need to be more aware that pharmaceutical companies are taking this approach, and more research is needed into the changing ways in which conditions are presented, according to the writers.

Disease-awareness campaigns are often funded by drug companies, and “more often designed to sell drugs than to illuminate or inform or educate about the prevention of illness or the maintenance of health”, they say.

Particular conditions that are highlighted in the journal include sexual function in both men and women. The prevalence of female sexual dysfunction, one paper claims, has been highly exaggerated to provide a new market for drugs, while the makers of anti-impotence medicines, such as Viagra and Cialis, have been involved with their presentation as lifestyle drugs that can boost the sexual prowess of healthy men.

Ordinary shyness is routinely presented as a social anxiety disorder and treated with antidepressants, while newly identified conditions such as “restless legs syndrome” — a constant urge to move one’s legs — are presented as being much more common than they really are. Richard Ley, of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, rejected the accusations, pointing out that Britain has firm safeguards against disease-mongering. Many of the authors’ criticisms, he said, were aimed squarely at countries such as the United States, where pharmaceuticals can be openly advertised directly to patients.

“Drug companies are not allowed to communicate directly with patients, and we do not invent diseases,” he said.

“We provide information that there are treatments out there that might help certain conditions, but at the end of the day it is down to health professionals to decide if they are appropriate.

The best safeguard is that the doctor who knows the product and knows the patient’s history is the one who decides what to prescribe.”

TRICK OR TREAT?

MENOPAUSE
Symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats and loss of libido
Criticism too often “medicalised” as part of a “disorder” when it is a normal phase of life

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Symptoms include constipation, cramps and diarrhoea
Criticism promoted by drug companies as a serious illness needing therapy, when it is usually a mild problem

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

Symptoms impotence in men, lack of libido or difficulty becoming aroused in women

Criticism drugs such as Viagra marketed not only for treating genuine erectile dysfunction caused by medical problems but as lifestyle improvers

OSTEOPOROSIS

Symptoms thinning of the bones, particularly among postmenopausal women

Criticism portrayed as a disease in its own right, when it is really a risk factor for broken bones

RESTLESS LEGS

Symptoms urge to move legs because of unpleasant feelings, often at night

Criticism prevalence of a relatively rare condition exaggerated by the media, along with the need for treatment

TOXIC BREW

2006-04-24T00:05:00.000-04:00

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Household Cleaners - Are They Safe?

Take a moment to learn more about the affects of these products and their so-called "safety". Click on "Toxic Brew Movie".

Healthier and safer cleaning products.

Boosting The Body’s Immune System - Interferon

2006-04-11T15:29:00.000-04:00

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Boosting The Body’s Immune System - Interferon

Interferon

(NAPS) - The human body is constantly under attack from millions of microorganisms with which we share the planet, which is why it is important not to take your immune system for granted.

What can you do to help keep your immune system healthy and ready to shield your body from infection? To answer this question, Shak Corporation recently formed the Center for Immune Research, which offers these important tips...

Obesity, Fat, Cholesterol

2005-12-27T22:13:00.000-05:00

I just finished watching a very informative program on KET2 this evening - Frontline: "The Diet Wars". I then proceeded to my computer to go to PBS.org in order to view some of the transcript information. I highly recommend everyone to visit this site and get more familiar with the obesity epidemic we in this country are facing and more importantly, our children are facing. Here is an excerpt from one of the pages (click here to view article):

How important is this as a public health epidemic? If we do nothing, what's going to happen?

The biggest thing that's going to happen is that diabetes rates are going to skyrocket. There was a projection published last summer by the CDC that suggested that for a child born in the year 2000, they faced a 50 percent lifetime risk of developing diabetes, so that means that one child in two, over their lifetime, would become diabetic.

Diabetes is a very, very serious disease. It has tremendous impact on life. It takes very, very careful management. It's an expensive disease. It is associated with cardiovascular risk, with blindness, with amputation, with renal failure, so it will definitely overwhelm our healthcare system. It's a disease that's chronic, so if you get it early, you'll live with it for a very long time. It's likely to be very expensive, but more importantly, it's likely to really compromise quality of life.

I have a friend whose 9 year old son has high cholesterol and her 4 year old daughter has cavities in her teeth. I am amazed by what the children around me eat on a daily basis. My nephew and niece (my brother's children - 9 and 6 years old) eat junk constantly. My nephew suffers from psoriasis all over his body and my niece is always sick and has allergies. When you go to their house and look in the refrigerator all you see is koolaid, bologna, and cheese and condiments in it. Everything they eat is in the pantry or the freezer - pre-cooked, processed junk.

I try my best with my own children (6 and 3 years old) to make sure they eat a proper diet and take their vitamins. They don't drink soft drinks or koolaide - it's mostly water, sport drink in the summer, or milk. No fast food or candy. Don't get me wrong - we do live in the world and indulge in the occasional sweet treats. But, I always make sure they have their supplements and meal drinks.

Back to the program. They mentioned at one point about the food guide pyramid and how it encourages the largest consumption from the bread, cereal, rice and pasta group and less dairy and meats. But how some are contradicting this. In my book Prescription for Natural Cures, Doctors Balch and Stengler recommend to their patients, in line with modern nutrition research, the following:

Starting from the top of the pyramid (the smallest portions):

Dairy products - optional
Quality protein (fish, lean poultry, eggs) 2-4 servings
Whole grains (low glycemic) 3-5 servings/Legumes 2-3 servings
Healthful oils (Oils: olive, canola, flax, hemp) Nuts and seeds 3-4 servings
Vegetables 5-7 servings/Fruit 2-3 servings
Water 6-8 glasses (48-64 ounces)

The two favorite books in my "nutrition" library:

Prescription for Natural Cures and Prescription for Nutritional Healing

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Severe Arthritis helped...

2005-12-09T00:43:00.000-05:00

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Severe Arthritis Helped

Here is a testimony of what our company's Pain Support, Healthy Joint, & Soy Protein can do for someone with severe arthritis.

DOLORES

I became a member of the Monday/ Wednesday/Friday Y-Care group at Confederation Senior’s Center about 6 ½ years ago, on the advice of my doctor. I did not have a heart condition (which is the reason for the existence of the group) but had medical problems that could best be served with the activities of this form of activity.

I had been suffering for 50+ years with arthritis, throughout my body, and this became aggravated by sciatica, bursitis and osteoporosis. Compounding the problem was the fact that I had been treated for years for hypothyroidism so that exercise was difficult and weight gain inevitable, thereby augmenting the joint problems. My doctor was afraid that improper exercising might do more damage and he considered that the form of exercise activity with the Y-care training would be advantageous. Hence, I was authorized to take part in the group’s activities.

Initially, the regime of exercises were painful and exhausting but, with consistent effort and attendance, this improved to what I would consider a “discomfort” level, but not necessary any where near the pain threshold I had encountered earlier. That was - up until Christmas 2004.

I had always had difficulty with sloped grades, inclines, stairs, etc., sometime requiring a handrail to assist me by allowing me to “pull” myself up the stairs, or else holding the arm of someone who would pull me up an incline. For some reason, this was becoming increasingly difficult and, by Christmas 2004, I was needing a great deal of assistance navigating the stairs to my grand-daughter’s home for our annual Christmas get-together.

By mid-January, 2005, I was barely able to get out of bed, creep to the bathroom, and get back up on to the bed. Living alone, except for two cats, I was pretty much panicked knowing that I had been told that eventually I could expect to be wheel-chair ridden. This seemed to be it. What’s worse, my weight was still 40 some pounds more than it should be and I had developed high blood pressure. I also had a high cholesterol problem too. It stunned me since I had been on prescription pain killers all my adult life and even though they never freed me from pain, they did moderate it somewhat. Now, even that was not happening.

By a stroke of luck, I had recently subscribed to membership with the Shak Nutrition Company and had been researching their products as targeted to joint pain. I had placed an order which arrived (at my neighbour’s door - since I couldn’t get out of bed and to the door to receive it) and which I received eventually. I started on the Soy Protein (water-washed and prepared at 56 degree C so that it did not destroy the phyto-chemicals and phyto-estrogens nor become a source of carcinogens; the Joint Pain Relief; and the Joint Pain Complex. I noticed a little relief after three or four days… enough to navigate around my condo and feed the animals.

I then ordered some “Joint and Muscle Ache Cream” for future use. I nevergot to use it because, the day it arrived, I was back at the gym with it in mypurse. I ran into someone else in pain, offered it to him to try, he did, andpurchased it from me right away.

It didn’t matter. Since March 1st, I have never had to take as much as an aspirin for pain, have almost complete mobility of all my joints, have used other Shaklee products to bring down my weight (Team 15 style) and lost 35 pounds, have now got normal cholesterol, and my systolic blood pressure has dropped about 30 points. I still have a thyroid condition but hope to eventually rid my need for thyroid medication altogether.

Why do I continue at the gym? Because I probably would not exercise at all without the moral support and collegiality of those I exercise with. I certainly would miss the social contact and the friends I have developed with the Y-Care group, not to mention the opportunity I have had to direct people to possible nutritional supplements that could help them too.

I am now happy to be associated with Shak as a ”wellness representative” – being proactive on the medical scene instead of reactive, as is frequently the case with most of us who wait for disaster to strike before doing anything to prevent it.

Dolores

Flu Shot Facts - How Can You Be Ready For A Pandemic?

2005-11-28T00:56:00.000-05:00

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Pandemic

It is that time of year again when many people are making the decision about whether to receive the flu shot. Our hopes in providing the following article is to provide you with facts that will better enable you to make informed decisions.

The flu vaccine, consumed faithfully by the public without question each year, is not without problems. The vaccine contains formaldehyde, a known cancer causing agent. It also contains the preservative thimerosal, a derivative of mercury, a known neurotoxin linked to brain damage and autoimmune diseases. Aluminum is another flu vaccine ingredient and is also a toxic heavy metal that has been associated with an increased incidence of Alzheimer's Disease.

The influenza epidemic that hit North America so strongly in January 2000 was the worst in 5 years. Of interest is the fact that a large percentage of the elderly that contracted the flu did so despite having had their flu shots. One nursing home in Toronto recorded 32 cases of the flu; of those who became ill, 31 had been vaccinated against the flu the month before.

Please make an informed decision about this, and have all your questions answered. Vaccines are drugs and can come with side effects that can impact your health now and in the future. We have numerous articles available to you to help you decide what is best for you and your family if you want to learn more about natural ways to help prevent sickness.

Don't forget - inside of us, we already have everything we need to be truly healthy and an immune system that is designed to fight infection!

ACCORDING TO HUGH FUDENBURG, MD - the world's leading immunogenetisit and 13th most quoted biologist of our time (nearly 850 papers in peer review journals) - If an individual has had 5 consecutive flu shots between 1970 - 1980 (the years of the study) his/her chance of developing Alzheimer's Disease is 10 times greater than if they had 1, two or no shots.

When asked why Dr. Fudenberg stated this he said that it is due to the mercury and aluminum buildup that is in EVERY flu shot (and in almost all childhood shots). The gradual mercury and aluminum buildup in the brain causes cognitive dysfunction. ALZHEIMERS is now expected to QUADRUPLE.

Dr. Fudenberg's comments are from his speech at the NVIC International Vaccine Conference, Arlington VA September, 1997.

Alzheimers to Quadruple statement is from the John's Hopkins Newsletter of November, 1998.
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How can you be ready for a pandemic?

A personal letter from Dan Henderson
October 10, 2005

Dear friend,

I don't know about you, but news this week that the U.S. military would quarantine parts of the country in the event of an outbreak of avian flu really stopped me in my tracks. Remember the movie Outbreak? Well, this one is not designed for the box office.

May 2005 — The Tipping Point

When the history of the world is written years from now ... there'll be a chapter on avian flu that will track the H5N1 virus back to the great Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918-1919. It killed 40 million. But the story will likely focus on May, 2005 as the tipping point. This is when the first case was reported of H5N1 being found in pigs in Indonesia. Now, up to this point, the virus had been confined to chickens. Almost 200 million chickens have been killed or died of H5N1 in Asia in the last year, but almost all humans infected have eaten diseased birds or worked very intensively with poultry.

Pigs are much more like humans than chickens are, and that's why President Bush is starting to talk about cordoning off parts of the country if it breaks out ... experts say the jump from pigs to humans is easy, rapid and virtually unstoppable.

Fast forward to July '05: An outbreak of H5N1 kills 60 people in Vietnam. The REALLY bad news, though, is that the casualty rate drops to 35% from 65%. A lower casualty rate usually means more people walking around with it, so the virus can find many more hosts.

Here's the point ...

Unless you unplugged your TV set about a month ago and canceled your subscription to your favorite newspapers and magazines ... you're aware the #1 health concern around the word today is a potential pandemic. The World Health Organization and other experts tell us we will have a pandemic. They use the word INEVITABLE. Whoa!

They tell us one way to be prepared for a pandemic like the bird flu is to have on hand, doses of Tamiflu ... the only known antidote to the bird flu. One problem ... even it — is not 100% effective. Another problem ... estimates are that only 4.3 million will have it available to them. Will you and the members of your family be among the fortunate few should a pandemic strike? If not, here's another option that could help save your life.

Here's what you should do ...

Develop the strongest possible immune system starting right now! Why? Just plain old common sense. Because during the black plague ... the only difference between those who survived and those who didn't ... appeared to be a super strong immune system.

So how can you build immunity? Well, diet and exercise can help. In addition to diet and exercise, one of the reasons for this letter is to make sure you know about a revolutionary immune building breakthrough.

3 days to strong immune system ...

Ever heard of Interferon? Interferon was discovered in 1954 by world renown immunologist, Dr. Yoshida Kojima. It is injected into HIV, cancer, and Hepatitis patients in an effort to build immunity. It has major side effects and is very, very expensive. As a preventive measure ... interferon would not be indicated.

What if I told you there is a new, breakthrough product, clinically proven and guaranteed to boost your body's natural interferon levels within 3 days!

It's called NutriFeron ... a natural botanical immune booster developed (after 40 years of painstaking research) by the same immunologist who discovered interferon, Dr. Yoshida Kojima.

NutriFeron can strengthen your immunity in a way no other product in the world can. It has no side effects. It's so safe, you can give it to some children.

Want proof?

In published clinical studies, the potent-yet-safe phytonutrient blend in NutriFeron provided full potential immune support right at the cellular level in just 3 days. NutriFeron is patented and only one company in the world has it ... Shaklee Corporation, the #1 Natural Nutrition Company in America.

What could you do that could be more important than building your family's immunity? In just 3 days, they'll have a stronger immune system and you'll rest a little easier. The more you learn about NutriFeron, the more you'll understand that even without a pandemic ... NutriFeron could be the most important thing you could do for your health.

NutriFeron is available right now ... when a pandemic strikes, Tamiflu may not be. Why take the risk of having a weak immune system when you don't have to?

Dedicated to your health and wellness,

Dan Henderson

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Thanks to Frank Yeager for sending this article from the Associated Press for those of you who are not aware of the current news about this serious problem.

Feds Prepare for Super-Flu Disaster
October 10, 2005
America's Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A super-flu could kill up to 1.9 million Americans, according to a draft of the government's plan to fight a worldwide epidemic. Officials are rewriting that plan to designate not just who cares for the sick but who will keep the country running amid the chaos, said an influenza specialist who is advising the government on those decisions.

"How do you provide food, water ... basic security for the population?" asked Michael Osterholm of the University of Minnesota, a government adviser who has a copy of the draft plan and described it for The Associated Press."

This is a much more comprehensive view than has previously been detailed," he said in an interview Saturday.

The Bush administration has spent the last year updating its plan for how to fight the next flu pandemic. While it is impossible to say when one will strike, the fear is that the bird flu in Asia could trigger one if it mutates to start spreading easily among people.

A recent draft of the plan, first reported Saturday by The New York Times, models what might happen based on the last century's three pandemics.

In a best-case scenario, about 200,000 people might die.

But if the next pandemic resembles the birdlike 1918 Spanish flu, as many as 1.9 million could die, Osterholm said. Millions more would be ill, overwhelming hospitals."

You plan for the worst-case scenario," he said. "If it's less than that, thank God."

The government has on hand enough of the anti-flu drug Tamiflu to treat 4.3 million people. Manufacturing of $100 million worth of a bird flu vaccine just began.

The draft makes clear that tens of millions more doses of each would be needed. That is far more than the world has the capacity to manufacture quickly.

To finish that draft plan, federal health officials for several weeks have been role-playing what would happen if a super-flu struck now -- not next year, after more medicines and vaccines have been stockpiled.

The strategy, Osterholm said, is, "Don't emphasize what you can buy, emphasize what you can get your hands on. If it happens tonight, how do you deal with order?"

For example, health workers would need to wear special masks, known as N-95 masks, to prevent infection while treating patients. Two U.S. companies produce 90 percent of the world's supply and "we'll run out overnight," Osterholm said.

Also being considered is the possibility that Tamiflu will not be powerful enough to treat someone already sick, but could protect against illness if given beforehand. So who would get the 4.3 million doses?

Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt recently met with Cabinet secretaries to get other federal agencies to determine their role in stemming rioting at vaccine clinics; when to close schools; how to keep gasoline, electricity, food and water supplies running; and how to manage the economic fallout.

State health officers also are being asked for input, Osterholm said."

The HHS plan is going to be the foundation of a larger government-wide plan," said Leavitt's spokeswoman, Christina Pearson. "Beyond health care, there are issues with banks and schools, and that states and other place have to have their own plans."

Democrats have criticized the administration for not having a plan. Sen. Tom Harkin, an Iowa Democrat, said in a statement Saturday that time for action was short."

Having a plan on paper does nothing to protect us," Harkin said while urging the administration to work with Congress on implementing protections against a pandemic. "Next month is too late. The United States is woefully unprepared for this, and we must get started immediately."

Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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H5N1 Avian Influenza?

2005-09-21T22:22:00.000-04:00

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H5N1 Avian Influenza?

"Scientists have long forecast the appearance of an influenza virus capable of infecting 40 percent of the world's human population and killing unimaginable numbers. Recently, a new strain, H5N1 avian influenza, has shown all the earmarks of becoming that disease. Until now, it has largely been confined to certain bird species, but that may be changing."

The above is a quote from an article on Avian Influenza. I just finished watching this show on PBS - a show called Wide Angle.

We need to be thinking about how to defend ourselves. View this video about natural interferon.
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B Complex

2005-08-30T01:32:00.000-04:00

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Vitamin B Complex

The B vitamins help to maintain the health of the nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver, and mouth, as well as healthy muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract and proper brain function. B-complex vitamins act as coenzymes, helping enzymes to react chemically with other substances, and are involved in energy production. They may be useful for alleviating depression or anxiety as well. Adequate intake of the B vitamins is very important for elderly people because these nutrients are not as well absorbed as we age. There have been cases of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease whose problems were later found to be due to a deficiency of vitamin B12 plus the B complex. The B vitamins should always be taken together, but up to two to three times more of one B vitamin than another can be taken for a period of time if needed for a particular disorder. Because B vitamins work together, a deficiency in one often indicates a deficiency in another.

Eight (8) B's and their benefits:

B1 (Thiamine)

B2 (Riboflagvin)

B3 (Niacin, Nicotinic Acid, Niacinamide)

B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

You Are Under ATTACK!!!

2005-08-30T01:27:00.000-04:00

You Can't Afford To Let Your Guard Down!

Build Your Immune System

Every day you breathe, eat, touch and share millions of dangerous microbes that infest your surroundings. Though invisible, these substances still pose an undeniable health threat.

But you are not defenseless. The body has built-in mechanisms designed to protect us whenever possible. Your immune system is the natural shield against the stresses and environmental factors we encounter every day. A complex network, the immune system provides many layers of defense.

Immune cells can activate a substance called interferon. Interferon is a natural substance produced by the body and has two important functions.

First, it signals neighboring cells and triggers their defense mechanisms. Second, interferon activates immune cells to perform their intended functions.

Interferon helps protect us from the daily exposure to pathogens and allergens. And as complex as the immune system may be, one thing is certain. The role of interferon is essential.

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Toxic Bottled Water? Shaklee

2005-08-18T00:32:00.000-04:00

Toxic Bottled Water?

August 4, 2005

By Kimberly Shumaker

It is a somewhat ' traditional belief' that our government does not allow toxins and chemicals into our food supply - which would endanger us.

For years we have consumed tap water, eaten processed food - and purchased new foods on the market, which are pre-packaged and contain the words "enriched" and "processed".

Today, I present to you ONE example of the way in which government looks at our food supply, and what it deems 'acceptable levels' of certain products.

Water is the product of the day. Bottled Water, specifically. Below is from the FDA web site, which clearly shows the government's decision on Arsenic, and how much is allowable. Yes, I said ARSENIC.

Before we begin, let's look at the definition of Arsenic.

Source: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Arsenicn 1: a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar [syn: As, atomic number 33] 2: a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide and weed killer [syn: arsenic trioxide, arsenous anhydride, arsenous oxide]

With this definition in mind, think about the marvelous quantities of bottled water being sold in stores today. Going to a sporting event? What goes into the cooler? Bottled Water! Spending a day at the beach? Bottled Water!

Health conscious consumers across the country have decided to watch the amount of colas they consume, and have traded them in for cool, refreshing water.

But, there is a catch.

First, have you noticed the labels? Do you know the difference between ‘purified water’, ‘drinking water’, and ‘spring water’? Most people do not – as they have ingrained in their belief system that. . . View Article

Help with Tsunamis Survivors

2004-12-29T23:56:00.000-05:00

All of us at Shaklee are devastated by the disaster that began as an earthquake on Sunday and spread through a series of Tsunamis to cause the loss of what authorities say could exceed 100,000 lives in one of the world's worst natural disasters. Our hearts go out to all of the people who lost family members and to the communities around the world who have suffered so much tragedy. We are also very grateful that at this point, it does not appear that any member of our Shaklee Family in Malaysia has been lost.

It is the Shaklee way to do more than express our sympathy and condolences. We must help. And so we have organized a way for all of our Shaklee Members to provide much needed supplies to the victims of this disaster through our non-profit, charitable organization Shaklee Cares.

Shaklee Cares™, originally established in 1992 in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, which devastated parts of Florida, is a charitable organization dedicated to providing assistance to individuals, families and communities recovering from natural disasters. Since its inception in 1992, Shaklee Cares has donated more than $2.2 million in cash and products to those in need.
In order to help with this disaster, we have organized a special Shaklee Cares Relief Pack which contains those items the primary aid organizations told us will be most helpful. There is one price of $78.90 for the Shaklee Cares Relief Pack which you may count as a charitable donation. You will also receive 50 PV. The item number is (#81700) and you must order using this special item code (see below for details on ordering). Shaklee will take care of all shipping and handling costs. We have arranged to have the packs delivered through several well-respected charitable aid organizations to ensure the products get to the neediest recipients.

I have made the personal commitment to purchase 1000 packs and ask that each member of our Shaklee extended family consider donating at least one pack to help the people in the 11 countries who have suffered from this devastation. (Non members can also participate by purchasing a pack.) We have also set up a similar donation program for Shaklee employees to help. My hope is that we would be able to provide 2000 packs to the relief organizations before the end of the year!

You can immediately order the Shaklee Cares Relief Pack by calling 1-800-SHAKLEE any time during holiday and normal business hours. You may order as many Shaklee Cares Relief Packs as you like and if you order by 6 pm Pacific Standard Time on December 31, 2004, you will receive confirmation from Shaklee Cares of your donation for 2004 tax purposes. After December 31, 2004, your purchases will count as charitable donations in the 2005 calendar year.

I am very appreciative of all the members of our Shaklee family who have asked how they can help, and I thank you in advance for whatever you feel comfortable giving. As we enter the New Year, let us all remember how fortunate we are and how important the gift of health and life is to all of us.

Warm regards,

Roger Barnett
Chairman and CEO

P.S. Please be sure to forward this to all of your downline Members and to all your friends and family so they can help out as well. Please click here for a Shaklee Cares Relief Pack Q&A.

To order Shaklee Cares Relief Pack call Shaklee Corporation at 1-800-742-5533 and ask to order item number #81700 - please give ZD01997 as the Shaklee ID #.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!

Chris & Lea Cockrell

Independant Shaklee Distributors

Cockrell@Shaklee.net

(502) 225-8245

www.Shaklee.net/Cockrell

www.NaturalNutrition4Health.com

STRESSED?! - Shaklee

2004-12-28T23:22:00.000-05:00

STRESSED?!

Most people’s lives are very busy, their jobs consume a great deal of their time and the stress that many people deal with on a daily basis continues to increase. Wouldn't you say this is true for you?

In the process, our health and energy level can deteriorate.

My intent is to provide you with information that can help you to improve your health, cope better with daily stress and increase your energy level. Wouldn't you like to have more energy at the beginning of the day, end of the day, and just cope better with stress in your life? The information that I am passing on to you has been well researched by physicians, nurses, and nutritionists.

Do you suffer from:
Fatigue
Mood swings
Muscle Tension
Headaches
High Stress Levels
Cravings for Sweets
Aches and Pains
Sick more often than you would like?

These are some of the most common symptoms resulting from ongoing stress. These are also little warning signs from your body that you shouldn't ignore. The guidelines I will share with you can help decrease these symptoms and improve overall health.

Stress is the most widespread medical problem in America today and is a major contributing factor in 100% of disease. No one is immune. There is definite reaction in the body as a result of the thoughts and concerns of the mind - what the mind harbors, the body manifests in some way.

CONTINUE... Physiological Responses to Stress

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Simple Truth - Shaklee

2004-12-26T22:41:00.000-05:00

I like to focus on the simple truths in life verses what I was brought up to traditionally believe. About four years ago I started to see life clearly. I could finally see the truth and distinquish it through the thick veil of deciet that clouded my life for so long.

Simple truth - is there such a thing? I believe there is.

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