Stories of health and wellness restored, written by clients of Becky O'Brien with Optimal Wellness, Independent Distributor with the Shaklee Corporation, who for 20 years has been helping to change the lives of thousands, one by one. Are you ready to be well? Contact me for a complementary wellness consult.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
ELEVEN CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING A VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT . . .
- Are there no artificial colorants, sweeteners, preservatives or other unhealthy ingredients in the supplement?
- Is low or no heat used to process the vitamin, preserving enzyme life?
- Is the vitamin food-sourced?
- Where do the raw materials come from? Are all raw materials pure and controlled - are they tested for pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and heavy metals?
- Is the manufacturer committed to scientific research - not just marketing research?
- Is that research published in scientific medical journals, not just advertising journals?
- Does the vitamin disintegrate quickly enough to be bioavailable for your cells? Does the manufacturer run clinical trials on their OWN product to guarantee it's efficacy for the consumer?
- Has the product been clinically tested by an outside and reputable source? Has there been research published by peer reviewed journals on this product?
- Is a 100% money back guarantee offered?
- Do pro-athletes & practitioners use the vitamins without payments for endorsement?
- Do the representatives of the company know anything about wellness issues, offer you free consultations & provide you with personal care toward meeting the goals you have for yourself?
When choosing what goes into your body, and if optimal wellness is your goal, doesn't it make sense to choose the company that sets the standard in the industry? For over 50 years, Shaklee has been a company with a conscience and is dedicated to its heritage of responsibility.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
My Business Story & Vision
A picture (or video) speaks 1000 words. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc3XmPU2YCY
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Five Reasons To Attend Your Annual Conference
"Thirteen conferences?! One every year?! Why do you keep going back?
Good question. Deserves a good answer.
When I first joined Shaklee 15 years ago, I had no idea what a Global Conference was. Wasn't it "just another meeting"? Why was it so important to attend? Couldn't I just see all the news "online"?
First of all, when I began my Shaklee business, computers weren't even being used, but that's beside the points. It's a lot easier now!
But now, here we are 15 years later, we DO have computers and all of the conveniences of online ordering, product education, business training via conference calls, webinars. Why make the effort to fly clear across country to California this year and spend a week at yet ANOTHER Global Conference?!
5 Reasons Why I Keep Going Back:
1. GROW! I always experience greater business growth after attending.
(Distributors are 10 times more likely to advance when attending.)
2. DEVELOP! I learn from other experienced leaders and receive hands-on
training from the best trainers in Shaklee.
3. LEARN! I hear first-hand all of the latest product and business news.
4. CELEBRATE! That's the best part. WE celebrate each others' achievements.
I get to gather my team of distributors around me that come from various
states across the country for loads of fun!
5. RELAX! I get to enjoy the surroundings of the great locations that Shaklee
picks for each Global Conference.
This year, my husband and I head to beautiful Orange Co., California, home to Disneyland and beautiful beaches! Vaca here we come!
No, my annual conference is NOT just another meeting!
Tell me one think you like about the annual conference you attend for your job/industry.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
It Has This Domino Effect!
It's my pleasure to disclose how Shaklee products have affected my health and home life. I have been using Shaklee products for several years. I have felt so much more energy throughout the day, and feeling better for me means I take better care of myself. I have been able to stop taking blood pressure medication I took for more than ten years. I feel Shaklee products have benefited me so much that I actually don't have to take any prescription medication at all! Early on my lab work indicated that my cholesterol was heading in the wrong direction and I was pre-diabetic. My lab work a year ago showed improvement and I'm looking forward to even better results later this summer! Shaklee has this domino effect on me; my skin and nails have improved and my hair is less dry and brittle. I have used the safe Enfuselle skin care products and I believe that they have helped maintain my healthy skin and keep the natural again at bay. I also enjoy using the cleaning products; they really work and I like that they are good for our environment too. It is my hope that others will also enjoy the great Shaklee benefits that I have experienced!
Thanks for letting me share and warmest regards to all!
Terrie
Thanks for letting me share and warmest regards to all!
Terrie
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
It's Hard to Know Who to Trust . . .
It's really hard to know who to trust in the food industry.
Everyone claims that their product is backed by solid science. But most companies rely on "borrowed science" or "marketing science" to back their product.
What do I mean by "borrowed science"? Simply put they are citing references that show that an ingredient in their product has a desired effect. They aren't actually doing studies with their product.
Why is that important?
In some cases the reports are simply wrong. There have been several times that Shaklee's Scientific Advisory Board have recommended that Shaklee do their own studies before marketing the product.
Shaklee did. The product didn't work, and they never marketed it. Examples include chromium picolinate and policosanol.
In each case studies showing that those ingredients didn't work were eventually published. In the meantime many other companies were making lots of money marketing products that didn't work.
Shaklee won't do that. They don't rely on borrowed science. They only market products that have been proven to be both safe and effective. That's part of the Shaklee Difference.
So what do I mean by "marketing science'?
By that I mean that when most companies actually do a clinical study with their products, they design the study solely with marketing in mind. They don't really care about the science. They just want to be able to make a marketing claim.
Again this is where Shaklee stands head and shoulders above their competitors. They often design their studies in such a way that they actually advance scientific knowledge.
The vitamin D study that Shaklee presented at the annual National Lipid Association meeting in Miami is a perfect example.
Several previous studies had suggested that vitamin D lowered the risk of heart disease, but nobody knew quite why.
Shaklee's scientists hypothesized that vitamin D might have a beneficial effect on HDL levels (which reduces the risk of heart disease) and metabolic syndrome (which increases the risk of heart disease). Shaklee worked with Dr. Kevin Maki of Provident Clinical Research in Glen Ellyn IL to test that hypothesis.
Shaklee's Landmark study had already shown that people taking Shaklee supplements on a regular basis generally had adequate levels of vitamin D in the blood.
Shaklee took blood samples from attendees at their New Orleans conference so that they study would have a large number of subjects with adequate vitamin D levels.
Dr. Maki recruited a number of non-Shaklee supplement users from local clinics so that the study would also contain a significant number of subjects with low levels of vitamin D in their blood.
The results were striking! HDL levels increased as blood levels of vitamin D increased and markers of metabolic syndrome decreased as blood levels of vitamin D increased.
This study cannot be used for marketing purposes because a claim that Shaklee supplements increased HDL levels would be a health claim. However, this study did advance the science around vitamin D and heart disease risk.
We now have a better understanding of how vitamin D reduces heart disease risk. This is what I call "real science" as opposed to "marketing science", and it is also part of the Shaklee Difference.
Dr. Maki said: "Results from population studies suggest that a low serum vitamin D concentration is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality, but this is the first study to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D status and cardiovascular risk factors in a group that includes a large number of vitamin D supplement users."
Dr. Stephen Chaney, PhD
Everyone claims that their product is backed by solid science. But most companies rely on "borrowed science" or "marketing science" to back their product.
What do I mean by "borrowed science"? Simply put they are citing references that show that an ingredient in their product has a desired effect. They aren't actually doing studies with their product.
Why is that important?
In some cases the reports are simply wrong. There have been several times that Shaklee's Scientific Advisory Board have recommended that Shaklee do their own studies before marketing the product.
Shaklee did. The product didn't work, and they never marketed it. Examples include chromium picolinate and policosanol.
In each case studies showing that those ingredients didn't work were eventually published. In the meantime many other companies were making lots of money marketing products that didn't work.
Shaklee won't do that. They don't rely on borrowed science. They only market products that have been proven to be both safe and effective. That's part of the Shaklee Difference.
So what do I mean by "marketing science'?
By that I mean that when most companies actually do a clinical study with their products, they design the study solely with marketing in mind. They don't really care about the science. They just want to be able to make a marketing claim.
Again this is where Shaklee stands head and shoulders above their competitors. They often design their studies in such a way that they actually advance scientific knowledge.
The vitamin D study that Shaklee presented at the annual National Lipid Association meeting in Miami is a perfect example.
Several previous studies had suggested that vitamin D lowered the risk of heart disease, but nobody knew quite why.
Shaklee's scientists hypothesized that vitamin D might have a beneficial effect on HDL levels (which reduces the risk of heart disease) and metabolic syndrome (which increases the risk of heart disease). Shaklee worked with Dr. Kevin Maki of Provident Clinical Research in Glen Ellyn IL to test that hypothesis.
Shaklee's Landmark study had already shown that people taking Shaklee supplements on a regular basis generally had adequate levels of vitamin D in the blood.
Shaklee took blood samples from attendees at their New Orleans conference so that they study would have a large number of subjects with adequate vitamin D levels.
Dr. Maki recruited a number of non-Shaklee supplement users from local clinics so that the study would also contain a significant number of subjects with low levels of vitamin D in their blood.
The results were striking! HDL levels increased as blood levels of vitamin D increased and markers of metabolic syndrome decreased as blood levels of vitamin D increased.
This study cannot be used for marketing purposes because a claim that Shaklee supplements increased HDL levels would be a health claim. However, this study did advance the science around vitamin D and heart disease risk.
We now have a better understanding of how vitamin D reduces heart disease risk. This is what I call "real science" as opposed to "marketing science", and it is also part of the Shaklee Difference.
Dr. Maki said: "Results from population studies suggest that a low serum vitamin D concentration is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality, but this is the first study to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D status and cardiovascular risk factors in a group that includes a large number of vitamin D supplement users."
Dr. Stephen Chaney, PhD
Monday, July 5, 2010
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Gluten Intolerance Gone! No more itchy skin blisters
Becky,
I was diagnosed with Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) in 1976. DH is an intolerance to gluten (wheat, rye, barley and oats) and is a type of Celiac Disease. It manifests itself with blister type sores on the knees, elbows, etc. These sores itch terribly. Fortunately (or so I thought), I was put on a drug, Sulfapyridine, which allowed me to have gluten and held the DH at bay for the most part. However, Sulfapyridine has some serious side effects; in particular it affects the liver.
In 2005, I decided to see if Nutriferon would help with my DH. I weaned myself off of the drug while I began taking the Nutriferon on a daily basis. Within a few months, I was totally off the drug and only using Nutriferon for my DH. Nutriferon not only worked better than the Sulfapyridine, but has no side effects. Almost five years later, I continue to control the DH with Nutriferon. This product is awesome! Mary
Added note from Becky: Nutriferon gives the body what it needs to boost it's own natural production of interferon, your body's first line of defense for the immune system. It was tested at the Center for Immune Research with phenomenal results in helping allergies, hepatitis C, and hormonal imbalanced (PMS, menopause). Your immune system affects everthing!
I was diagnosed with Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) in 1976. DH is an intolerance to gluten (wheat, rye, barley and oats) and is a type of Celiac Disease. It manifests itself with blister type sores on the knees, elbows, etc. These sores itch terribly. Fortunately (or so I thought), I was put on a drug, Sulfapyridine, which allowed me to have gluten and held the DH at bay for the most part. However, Sulfapyridine has some serious side effects; in particular it affects the liver.
In 2005, I decided to see if Nutriferon would help with my DH. I weaned myself off of the drug while I began taking the Nutriferon on a daily basis. Within a few months, I was totally off the drug and only using Nutriferon for my DH. Nutriferon not only worked better than the Sulfapyridine, but has no side effects. Almost five years later, I continue to control the DH with Nutriferon. This product is awesome! Mary
Added note from Becky: Nutriferon gives the body what it needs to boost it's own natural production of interferon, your body's first line of defense for the immune system. It was tested at the Center for Immune Research with phenomenal results in helping allergies, hepatitis C, and hormonal imbalanced (PMS, menopause). Your immune system affects everthing!
Cholesterol & Triglycerides Improved!
Hi Becky,
Hope all is well with you.
I'm very happy with the Shaklee products I'm taking. Since getting off the Maxide, my cholesterol and triglycerides have improved significantly, along with some other kidney function tests. I'm thankful to be on the Alfalfa and away from the Maxide.
My pulse rate has gone down to the mid 50's (from 60's). Could we attribute that to the CoQHeart?
Take care and give my best to your family! It's always a pleasure to spend time with you.
Barbara
Hope all is well with you.
I'm very happy with the Shaklee products I'm taking. Since getting off the Maxide, my cholesterol and triglycerides have improved significantly, along with some other kidney function tests. I'm thankful to be on the Alfalfa and away from the Maxide.
My pulse rate has gone down to the mid 50's (from 60's). Could we attribute that to the CoQHeart?
Take care and give my best to your family! It's always a pleasure to spend time with you.
Barbara
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Shaklee Videos: A conversation with Roger Barnett
Shaklee Videos: A conversation with Roger Barnett
15 years ago, my physical health changed dramatically. Soon after that, so did my financial health.
I invite you to watch this video that says it all.
Enjoy & Be Well!
15 years ago, my physical health changed dramatically. Soon after that, so did my financial health.
I invite you to watch this video that says it all.
Enjoy & Be Well!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Cheryl's Story
By the way, I have another testimony for you and your clients. The cholesterol supplements along with the soy supplement are great. My HDL is off the charts, it is so good. I probably have the best cholesterol of anyone I know. My triglicerides count is 47. And my LDL in much, much better. Cheryl
Heather's Story
Ohhhhhhhh Becky, I can't wait to tell you. Two separate series of tests of my liver, thyroid, protein and calcium levels prior to my supplement intake you suggested came out abnormal. After following your advice re detoxing and target supplements EVERY test came out normal! AND I don't have to see the doctor until next year's annual physical! This is absolutely answered prayer and your program! Thank you, with all my heart!
Thank you again for your sincere caring, thoughtfulness, time and help.
Grateful always,
Heather
Thank you again for your sincere caring, thoughtfulness, time and help.
Grateful always,
Heather
Welcome to my new blog - Health & Wellness Restored!
So, why have I started this blog?
Because I am compelled to do so, yes compelled!
I owe it to you.
You should know these stories.
Why would I hold them back from you?
You will, more than likely, be able to identify with at least one of these stories.
What are the stories about?
I will tell you.
For 15 years, I have helped people feel better and look better.
And I've also helped others help others.
But don't take my word for it.
Read the stories, voluntarily sent to me.
Stories of lives changed.
Stories from the heart.
Your story could be here someday.
Contact me at: http://optimal--wellness.myshaklee.com
#1 Natural Nutrition Company in the nation!
Be Well in All Ways ~ Becky
So, why have I started this blog?
Because I am compelled to do so, yes compelled!
I owe it to you.
You should know these stories.
Why would I hold them back from you?
You will, more than likely, be able to identify with at least one of these stories.
What are the stories about?
I will tell you.
For 15 years, I have helped people feel better and look better.
And I've also helped others help others.
But don't take my word for it.
Read the stories, voluntarily sent to me.
Stories of lives changed.
Stories from the heart.
Your story could be here someday.
Contact me at: http://optimal--wellness.myshaklee.com
#1 Natural Nutrition Company in the nation!
Be Well in All Ways ~ Becky
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