Do You Really Understand What Non-GMO Means?
The topic of GMO’s is a complicated one, and no surprise that there is much misinformation on this subject, however well-meaning, on social media and fringe websites. In an effort to help focus on the facts and the reality of the use non-GMO vs. GMO ingredients, we hope these answers will clear up a few of the most asked questions on this subject. Are ingredients in Shaklee supplements non-GMO? Some of them are. Currently, non-GMO ingredients used in our supplements are soy
What does your 'Foundation of Health' look like?
A couple of weeks ago we talked about the challenges of knowing what is really in your supplements and the recall of products that did NOT contain what the label said was in the product. So what do you do? I did my homework many years ago to find the one company that really 'walked their talk'. My family was suffering from allergies, asthma, cravings and lack of energy. Little did I know that 90% of Americans are lacking key nutrients from their diets. So, today it is actu
Green Tea helps to kill cancer cells
A polyphenol in green tea has been found to kill oral cancer cells with none of the blanketing side effects of chemotherapy. A new study from Penn State University shows the main antioxidant in green tea, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), helps kill cancer cells through the destruction of the cells’ mitochondria. Forget coffee and amped-up sodas. Here's a safe and natural way to head off the slumps when you need a quick pick-me-up. An exclusive blend of antioxidant-rich gree
What does it mean?... Your Skin is your largest organ
There may not be a fountain of youth...but the food we eat and how we treat ourselves can prevent or even reverse aging. You can tell a lot about someone’s health by their skin. Your body needs the right nutrients to fight off damage, and your skin is no different. Nutrients help the cells replicate and have more energy. Processed foods, stress, toxins and low-nutrient diets will accelerate aging. Protecting yourself from harmful chemicals while getting enough sleep, relaxat
What is all the buzz about?
What's all the buzz about? What’s in those other Supplements??? The New York State attorney general’s office announced on Monday, February 2, 2015 that four national retailers of selling dietary supplements were fraudulent and in many cases contaminated with unlisted ingredients. Walmart, Walgreens, Target and GNC — which showed that roughly four out of five of the products contained none of the herbs listed on their labels. In many cases, the authorities said, the sup
