tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15119250528539051272024-02-18T23:29:23.274-08:00Health, Wealth, and Environment infoParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-11343239669713632722010-01-01T14:48:00.000-08:002010-01-01T14:48:30.015-08:00New Study Compares Shaklee Performance vs Gatorade and Kidney Stone RiskFriday, September 11, 2009 at 9:37am <br />
New Study Compares Shaklee Performance vs Gatorade and Kidney Stone Risk<br />
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When you are the leader in the natural food supplement industry, people sometimes test your products without you even knowing about it.<br />
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That was exactly what happened with a recent study comparing the effects of Shaklee’s Performance and Gatorade on the risk of kidney stone formation.<br />
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This was the ultimate independent study.<br />
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Shaklee didn’t initiate it. They didn’t support it. And, in fact, they didn’t even know about it until it was published a couple of weeks ago (J.W. Goodman et al, Urol. Res., 37: 41-46, 2009).<br />
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Before I get into the results of the study, perhaps I should start with an explanation of why you would even want to do that kind of study.<br />
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Let’s start with the problem - kidney stones. They are extremely painful, and they can damage the kidney - particularly if they form over and over again.<br />
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To a urologist the solution is simple - just drink two liters of water a day.<br />
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The problem is that you have to really, really, really like water to drink two liters a day, and most people just aren’t that into water.<br />
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In fact, previous studies had shown that even when patients had a previous kidney stone and were told by their urologist to drink two liters of water a day, the average result was an increase of only 0.3 liters a day of water.<br />
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So this group of urologists asked what people were drinking instead of water.<br />
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The latest trends show that soft drink consumption is decreasing and consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks is increasing. And, there was absolutely no information on whether sports drinks increased or decreased the risk of kidney stone formation.<br />
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So they decided to look at two well-known sports drinks, Shaklee’s Performance and Gatorade, to see whether they would increase or decrease the risk of kidney stone formation compared to the consumption of an equivalent amount of water.<br />
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They looked at the effect of each sports drink on the amount of citrate in the urine and by how much they increased the pH of the urine because each of these decreases the risk of kidney stone formation.<br />
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They also looked at the effect of each sports drink on the amount of sodium and calcium in the urine because each of those increases the risk of kidney stone formation.<br />
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Performance significantly increased the amount of citrate and the pH of the urine, while Gatorade had no effect on either of them.<br />
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Neither Performance or Gatorade had an significant effect on sodium or calcium levels in the urine.<br />
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Thus, they concluded that Shaklee’s Performance was superior to either Gatorade or water alone at deceasing the risk of kidney stone formation.<br />
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Now you might be tempted to say that this study was of more interest to urologists than the general public. But my guess is that if you have ever suffered through a kidney stone this study is of great interest to you.<br />
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But to me the more important conclusion is that, once again, independent clinical studies show the superiority of Shaklee products.<br />
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To your health!<br />
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Dr. Stephen G. Chaney, PhD<br />
Full Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Nutrition<br />
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill<br />
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Dr. Chaney has been teaching biochemistry, biophysics and nutrition to medical and dental students for over 30 years. In addition he has an active program in cancer research, focusing on chemotherapy. He has authored 80 publications in peer - reviewed journals. Dr. Chaney was instrumental in establishing nutrition education as an important part of the medical school training at UNC at Chapel Hill.ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-69115194859560456262009-11-14T17:32:00.001-08:002009-11-14T18:14:12.615-08:00Q: WHAT ARE THE “THREE R’S’? HINT, Not Reading, 'Riting, & 'Rithmetic!<meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CSandy%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C21%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><title>What Will Shaklee Supplements Do</title><style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: 24pt;">A: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE.</span></b><span style="color: #38761d;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">This is the first in a series to focus us on ways that we can help to protect and clean up our environment.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">First, the first “R”, reduce - to use less</span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 7.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">Most of us, and fortunately the most is shrinking, are simply not aware of the problems generated by the incredibly high rate of consumption of products in our society. As we become more aware, it gets easier to realize that with only a few modifications of our behavior, we will not only help our planet, but we will have less clutter and also save a lot of money! Preventing waste in the first place also can mean economic savings for communities, businesses, and schools.</span><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">Let’s explore a bit of the why’s of the three “R”s.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> Did you know that:</span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">… between 1960 and 2007 the amount of waste each person creates has almost doubled from 2.7 to 4.6 pounds per day. The most effective way to stop this trend is by preventing waste in the first place.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">… it takes more than 2 gallons of water to make just one t-shirt, and 24% of the world’s pesticides are used to grow cotton. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">… many of our landfills are filled to overflowing and it is getting more and more difficult to find room for the literal mountains of trash that are accumulating every year. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 4.5pt;"> </span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">How can we help?</span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">T<span style="color: #134f5c;">he best place to start and make a difference is right in your own home. You can reduce the amount of materials you use and waste you produce, reuse products in new ways, recycle goods, and choose items and alternative methods to use less toxic chemicals. Remember how much water it takes to make just one T shirt? A good choice would be to not buy the latest, cutest, most expressive new shirt, but to check out the thrift stores for like new shirts, or to use an iron on decal to decorate the shirts we already have.</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">To reduce the amount of waste which households send to the local landfill, we must change the way we make decisions: purchasing decisions; household management decisions; and citizen action decisions. Since Packaging materials account for a major portion of the trash we generate, consider buying items in bulk or those with minimal packaging such as fruit, vegetables, and even tools that are available in bins and do not require packaging.</span></span><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">Sometimes, just trying to figure out how to make the best choices when we are shopping can be confusing. Thousands of products bombard us as consumers with claims that may or may not be true. We must look at product packaging with an eye to these considerations: </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> Can it be re-used?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> <span style="color: #134f5c;">Choose: cloth or string grocery bags and don’t collect more than you actually will use. (Remember, just manufacturing them takes a toll on the environment), rechargeable batteries, a diaper service using cloth diapers, and containers which can continue to serve as containers for other things or as space dividers)</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> Does it have a long product life?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> <span style="color: #134f5c;">Select well made items which can be repaired if necessary and you’ll also save money in the long run.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> Does it have minimum packaging?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> <span style="color: #134f5c;">Buy in bulk or choose large containers; avoid blister packs and excess quantities of filler.</span></span><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> Does it have minimum toxicity?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> <span style="color: #134f5c;">Choose the least hazardous cleaning supplies, paints, other substances to avoid harming people, land, or the water supply)</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> Is it really a necessary purchase?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> <span style="color: #134f5c;">Resist buying as many unneeded clothing, entertainment items and other purchases; rent large equipment used infrequently) </span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> We can help to save natural resources</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">Waste is not just created when consumers throw items away. Throughout the life cycle of a product from extraction of raw materials to transportation to processing and manufacturing facilities to manufacture and use waste is generated. Reusing items or making them with less material decreases waste dramatically. Ultimately, fewer materials will need to be recycled or sent to landfills or waste combustion facilities. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">We can reduce the levels of toxicity of waste by selecting nonhazardous or less hazardous items. Sharing products that contain hazardous chemicals instead of throwing out leftovers, reading label directions carefully, using the smallest amount necessary, and replacing polishes, deodorizers, and other products that contain hazardous components are ways to reduce waste toxicity.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18pt;">We need to use non toxic and non polluting alternatives for certain items (e.g., cleaning products and pesticides). To learn about the unsuspected poisons that are probably lurking under your kitchen sink and around your home just send an email requesting the unsuspected poisons info to <a href="mailto:sabrams@earnlink.net">sabrams@earnlink.net</a> and I’ll send that information.</span><br />
</div>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-33115107842594043092009-10-08T23:04:00.000-07:002009-10-11T12:42:16.244-07:00IF you are still wondering about Resveratrol, take a look at these videos. Then, remember that Shaklee is the only company that has actually followed Dr. Sinclair's recomendations for assuring the best absorption and is also the only company in the world that has added the extract from the skin and seeds of the Muscadine grape, making one part of the Resveratrol 10 times more effective in slowing the aging process than resveratrol alone.<br />
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Every one of these extraordinarily qualified scientists agree that the food additive, Acesulfame K, is most likely to cause Cancer. Can anyone tell me why the FDA has completely ignored their warnings, has refused to do in-depth scientific testing and, with absolutely no valid evidence of its safety, has approved the sweetener, Acesulfame K?<br />
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Sidney M. Wolfe, M.D. Director, Public Citizen's Health Research Group. Former member of the NCI Carcinogenicity Clearinghouse.<br />
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J.D. Wilbourn Acting Chief, Unit of Carcinogen Identification and Evaluation, International Agency for Research on Cancer, a World Health Organization agency. <br />
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Marvin Schneiderman, Ph.D. Former Associate Director of Field Studies and Statistics at the National Cancer Institute. <br />
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Ellen K. Silbergeld, Ph.D. Professor of Epidemiology and Toxicology, University of Maryland at Baltimore. Former member, Board of Scientific Counselors of the National Toxicology Program (NTP).<br />
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Umberto Saffiotti, M.D. Chief, Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.<br />
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Franklin E. Mirer, Ph.D. Director, Health and Safety Department, United Automobile Workers. Member of the Board of Scientific Counselors of the National Toxicology Program (NTP). <br />
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Lorenzo Tomatis, M.D. Former director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a World Health Organization agency.<br />
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David Rall, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Surgeon General, United States Public Health Service (retired). Former director, United States National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH). Former director, United States National Toxicology Program (NTP). <br />
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If you want to read their comments, please ask me to send the page to you. It would make the blog too long so I am saving them for whomever asks.<br />
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Acesulfame-K, Acesulfame Potassium, or Ace-K is possibly one of the most dangerous sweeteners ever allowed to enter the market. It is often the preferred sweetener used in protein powders that are promoted as being healthy sources of protein.<br />
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The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) in Washington , D.C. is an independent “guardian” of the food and nutrition industry. This is a group that is not beholden to any food company or any manufacturer which allows them to be completely non biased when they reach their conclusions about the safety of the foods, food additives, drinks and food chemicals that are constantly being introduced to the market. They have no constraints to keep them from reporting on products that may pose a health danger to us.<br />
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The CSPI maintains a “Food Additives to Avoid” list and has been warning about this compound since 1987! “Tests show that the additive [acesulfame K] causes cancer in animals, which means it may increase cancer in humans." CSPI went on to say, "... acetoacetamide, a breakdown product, has been shown to affect the thyroid in rats, rabbits, and dogs. Administration of 1% and 5% acetoacetamide in the diet for three months caused benign thyroid tumors in rats. The appearance of tumors raises serious questions about the chemical's carcinogenic potency." The CSPI statement made about Ace K speaks volumes and states in no uncertain terms that it is a dangerous substance: "Avoid acesulfame K and products containing it. Your sweet tooth isn't worth it." <br />
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The only known manufacturer of acesulfame K is Hoechst Food Ingredients in Germany. CSPI claims the protocols in Hoeschst’s tests on rats and mice done in 1988 are seriously flawed. This isn’t surprising though considering this “unethical” pharmaceutical and chemical company also pleaded guilty in 1999 to a 17-year conspiracy to fix prices of sorbates, a type of food preservative, which affected $1 billion in commerce in the United States alone!<br />
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In June 1995, the CSPI filed a protest with the FDA, saying that the sweetener’s carcinogenicity had not been properly tested in long-term animal feeding tests.<br />
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According to CSPI, the numerous tests done on acesulfame K “followed inadequate protocols, which are greatly at variance with current standards for test design, execution and reporting required for the National Toxicology Program’s bioassays.”<br />
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Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), has repeatedly expressed concern that acesulfame K is a potential carcinogen and questions the safety of exposure to one of its components – methylene chloride, a known cancer-causing chemical.<br />
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What long term studies were done did not meet the standards set for long term studies! The studies were not conducted over the length of time required and the dosages were “questionably” low, which led the FDA to give the go ahead even though two of the rat studies suggested that the additive may indeed cause Cancer. <br />
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Sadly, I find this ingredient in all too many products that are claiming amazing health benefits. It is in everything from the Super Juice drinks to the “secret” or exotic ingredient “health” drinks and supplements that we see hyped so much by honest people who really believe what they say. They just don’t know the lack of science behind their product, and so unwittingly contribute to the increasingly poor health of our people.<br />
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There is no valid reason to consume this, Splenda, or Aspartame. If you are trying to lose weight, there is solid proof that artificial sweeteners make it harder for your body to release fat than if you use natural sweeteners.<br />
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I am so proud that my company, Shaklee has never in its history used an ingredient that was even questionable, let alone toxic. This is especially important in what we put into our bodies. <br />
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Again, if you want all the quotes, please let me know. <br />
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Until next time,<br />
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Expect something wonderful to happen for you every day!ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-25848514270783316892009-10-08T12:01:00.000-07:002009-10-08T12:01:00.860-07:00Barbara Walters & Dr. Sinclair on Resveratrol<script src="http://flash.revver.com/player/1.0/player.js?mediaId:1629918;width:480;height:392;" type="text/javascript">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Today I want to focus on Splenda. This is the second blog on the dangers of artificial sweeteners.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Splenda, which is made from Sucralose, dextrose and maltodextrin, is a highly processed, low calorie, chemical sweetener manufactured with chlorine in a factory in McIntosh, Alabama, in a process that releases a known toxin, cyclohexane into the environment. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Health problems than can be caused by exposure to cyclohexane, include but are not limited to: coma; encephalopathy; liver abnormalities; chronic “painter’s syndrome; psycho-organic solvent syndrome; organic solvent dementia; difficulty concentrating; dementia; memory loss; mood disturbance; arrhythmia; confusion; dermatitis; dizziness; fatigue; headache; in-coordination; inebriation; irritability; lethargy; impaired speech and stupor and ecological effects such as fish die-off. These are just the health hazards caused by the manufacturing process. I feel sorry for the people who have to work in or live near the factory.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>One claim that they make is that Splenda is “Suitable for people with diabetes”. This is false and misleading. The only evidence for the safety of Splenda for people with diabetes lies in the manufacturers claims, not in clinical studies. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Splenda also includes dextrose and maltodextrin. For most of us that may not pose a problem, but since pregnant women who have a genetic trait for galactosemia are at risk for having a baby with galactosemia, there should be a warning—similar to the PKU warning required for aspartame—that Splenda contains a galactose monosaccharide which can cause glactosemia.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>The manufacturers would have you believe that Splenda is somehow more of a natural sweetener because is “made from sugar”. Well….sort of. It starts out with a molecule of sugar, and then, three parts of the molecule, three hydroxyl groups (atoms composed of hydrogen and oxygen) are selectively removed and replaced with three atoms of chlorine. I’m not kidding! Chlorine. By the time the process is finished, what once was a real sugar molecule has become a chloro-carbon. Are you certain you want those in your body? </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Chloro-carbons bear no resemblance whatsoever to any natural substances. A few of their more well known family members include carbon tetrachloride, trichlorethelene and methylene chloride— chemical agents that have absolutely no place in a healthy, human diet. Chlorine, all by itself is a component of a number of insecticides, bleach and bleach-based products, as well as household and commercial disinfectants. Some of the more famous members of this group include DDT, Chlorodane and Lindane. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>“There were potential public health concerns regarding sucralose that were dismissed by the FDA when they first approved this synthetic additive,” said Jim Turner, Esq. chairman of the board of Citizens for Health. “People should also know, however, that there has not been a single human clinical study on the finished product, Splenda.” </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Consumers have been reporting health effects that range from skin rashes, to headaches, to severe gastrointestinal problems.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>“The sheer number of complaints on the Internet warrants an investigation,” said Turner. “Most of the testing on the safety of sucralose was conducted by the manufacturer, McNeil Nutritionals. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>With the number of complaints filed, why hasn’t the FDA called a Public Hearing so that consumers can be heard?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>We need to make our voices heard and call for a mandate that the FDA stop protecting manufacturers and get on with their original mandate to protect consumers.</strong></span>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-21110286436962288462009-09-26T20:04:00.000-07:002009-09-26T21:52:43.121-07:00<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I promised to tell you about the dangers of artificial sweeteners. I can't think of a better way than to show you the 60 Minute interviews regarding Aspartame. </span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is interesting that one researcher looked at 164 studies on Aspartame. 74 of the studies were funded by nutrisweet scientists or people who would benefit from the sale of the product. Every one of those 74 studies found only good things about the chemical. Of the other 90 independent studies not conducted by those people who had a vested interest in finding good things about the chemical, </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>83</em></span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em><span style="color: blue;"> found problems</span></em>.<br />
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Aspartame was approved in the face of 3 independent scientific studies recommending that it not be approved and 2 in house studies recommending the same.<br />
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I have learned that I can trust whatever Monsanto says about any safety of any chemical just about as far as I can throw their building, but their sweet spokeswoman is assuring us that all is well.<br />
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Please get as many people as you can to view these videos. Our health really is being impacted by Aspartame and the other artificial sweeteners on the market today. We need to insist on a corporate culture that puts people and their health and safety before their insane profits.</strong></span><br />
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<div></div>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-83235418915740872322009-09-25T07:54:00.000-07:002009-09-25T08:15:52.564-07:00Week 4 – Develop a new appreciation of tastes other than sugar that are satisfying and enjoyable.<strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">Reduce Sugar, Not Flavor </span></strong>
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">Adding Flavor Using flavor enhancers such as orange or lemon zest brings out the fruitiness in a dish and heightens the flavors of the ingredients used. Vanilla, butter flavoring, and nut flavorings produce an aroma of "fattening" sweetness and buttery nuts without the use of butter or excessive use of nuts. Sweet-enhancing spices such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger and nutmeg intensify flavors in a dish.</span></strong>
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">Try combining several spices instead of using just one for a fresh, uplifting flavor. Topping whole grain, (NOT whole wheat), baked goods with fruit, fruit spread or a generous amount of cinnamon mixed with a natural sugar substitute allows the flavors to be on top and tasted immediately.
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">Over ripe fruits, such as bananas, provide a tremendous amount of sweetness, moisture and flavor. There are a number of nutrients that can help to get you past the "withdrawal" stage of sugar release. It is important to differentiate the "ose" and "ol" sugars that are "empty calories" from those with the nutrients that need to be there for the correct metabolism of these sugars. </span></strong>
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">Shaklee has done that for us and we get no sugars without their necessary complimentary nutrients in our products. Check our online Product Guide catalog at the right or contact us to learn more.</span></strong></span></strong></strong>
<br />ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-54198953727403666062009-09-24T08:33:00.000-07:002009-09-24T08:55:15.415-07:004 WEEKS TO SUGAR CRAVINGS FREEDOM! Week 3<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">
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<br /></span>Pure sucrose (table sugar) is the most common sweetener in the modern, industrialized world. People, and in fact most other mammals except members of the cat family, will gladly accept a food sweetened with sucrose, even if they aren't hungry.
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<br />Most of us love sweets, ice cream, soft drinks, pies, cakes, cookies, candy. We often crave them. To satisfy these cravings, we consume about one hundred fifty pounds of sugar per person per year. That's almost a half pound of sugar per day. Surprised?
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<br />What happens to our metabolism, on all that sugar? Sugar is metabolized directly into blood sugar, or glucose, which fuels our brain and muscles. The purer the source, the faster it gets into the bloodstream, bypassing much of the digestive process.
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<br />Our blood sugar levels skyrocket and that triggers a spike in insulin, a hormone which is needed to prep our cells to absorb the sugar. When a food or drink has no other nutrients to sustain our blood sugar, it crashes as quickly as it rises - and we crave another hit. …(think candy, sweets, sodas, etc.) This is how sugar addiction begins. Sugar gives us pleasure by stimulating the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin, and probably other mood-elevating substances. Scientists report that eating chocolate initiates a brain response similar to falling in love. No wonder we love chocolate!
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<br />Unfortunately, it also has several adverse health effects. The most common is tooth decay. Sucrose has high calorie content and there is a fair amount of evidence that it contributes to obesity. People with diabetes need to control their intake of sucrose. There have even been some studies showing the possibility that excessive sugar consumption may play a role in certain degenerative diseases. Also, how many times have we seen children go from being “little angels” to “little devils” after eating a sugary desert or soft drink?
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<br />Sugar can also cause symptoms of intestinal distress such as bloating, cramping, and gas. Other symptoms of sugar sensitivity are headaches, insomnia, aggression, panic attacks, irritability, mood swings, and depression. New studies in accelerated aging link elevated sugar intake with a process called <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">glycosylation</span>: proteins in our bodies morph into <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">AGE's</span>, or advanced <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">glycosylation</span> end-products, a kind of metabolic debris that collects in our organ, joint, and skin tissues. <span style="color:#ff0000;">Be sure to ask me about a product that prevents most of the formation of the advanced <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">glycosylation </span>end products, which age our bodies faster than they should.</span>
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<br />"Low-sugar" or "sugar-free" is the latest fad - It should be a welcome trend, given the health hazards of all the sugar in the average diet. However…if we use artificial sugar substitutes like aspartame, (NutraSweet), <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">sucralose</span>, (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Splenda</span>) <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Acesulfates</span>, etc. we may be jumping from the frying pan into the fire. After this series, I will write a blog about the dangers of these substances.
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<br />There are several great choices for us. Here are just a few. These are not in any order of preference, just letting you know they are available. Most health food stores will have some or all of them and nowadays, even some groceries have a pretty good selection of healthier choices.
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<br /><em>Organic Agave</em>
<br />Agave makes a good substitute for table sugar for a variety of reasons. Agave nectar is a real sugar, as opposed to an artificial or non-nutritive sweetener, Although it has properties similar to many sugars its <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">glycemic</span> index is significantly lower. This makes it a healthier alternative to many processed AND natural sweeteners, Artificial sweeteners provide sweetness, but few of the functional properties of real sugars. Agave provides the same variety of functions in cooking (including browning, moisture retention, softening and food preservation) as processed sugars. While Agave has more calories than sugar, you only use about 40% of the amount so there is probably a net loss in the calorie count.
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<br /></em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stevia</span> is the world's only all-natural sweetener with zero calories, zero carbohydrates and a zero <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">glycemic</span> index. These attributes make <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">stevia</span> a good alternative to sugar or chemical sweeteners. Especially popular as a sweetener for coffees and teas, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stevia</span> can also be used in cooking and baking, helping you reduce your calorie intake and stay healthy. It has been thoroughly tested in dozens of tests around the world and found to be completely non-toxic. A brand I like is “Sweet Leaf”
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<br />This natural sweetener has demonstrated both passive and active cavity fighting ability and has even shown promise in alleviating ringing ear syndrome. Caution for dogs: while humans have absolutely no problem with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Xylitol</span>, it can cause a dangerous surge of insulin with dogs. Just another example of the differences between us. Feel free to use it yourself, just don’t let your dog get even a tiny bit of it.
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<br />Dark, sticky, although there is a dry form called “Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bronner</span>’s Barley Malt Sweetener”. Barley malt sugar is not as strong a flavor as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">blackstrap</span> molasses nor as sweet as honey. It is mostly maltose, a complex sugar that enters the bloodstream slowly. This sweetener offers trace amounts of eight vitamins and several minerals. Barley malt syrup is a wonderful addition to squash and pumpkin breads, bran muffins, and hearty rye or pumpernickel breads. Use it to glaze sweet potatoes and to make winter “malteds” combined with bananas and soy milk.
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<br />ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-35057411937611547052009-09-23T11:14:00.000-07:002009-09-23T22:18:20.802-07:004 WEEKS TO SUGAR CRAVINGS FREEDOM! WEEK 2<span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Week 2 – Find the hidden sugar!
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<br />Who would think that there would be sugar in table salt! Sometimes it is there. Can’t imagine why. Watch out for catsup too! </strong></span>
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<br />When you are in a restaurant and they have a nutrition composition list of their foods, check the list to select the foods with the least amount of sugars or refined carbohydrates.
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<br />Your best bet in a restaurant is to stay with the simple dishes that have no sauces because they often are loaded with hidden sugars.
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<br />Ask me for a healthy and enjoyable eating plan to help you eliminate the sugar cravings and to get more energy and health.
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<br />ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-85826152121331197982009-09-22T21:53:00.000-07:002009-09-23T14:38:07.509-07:004 WEEKS TO SUGAR CRAVINGS FREEDOM! WEEK 1<span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Sugar addiction is practically universal in America today. Most of us have a love/hate relationship with sugar and know that they should use far less than they are using now. I hope that this helps someone to break free and get healthier.<br /><br />Sugar is an actual addiction and when you are breaking the addiction you can have withdrawal symptoms just as with any other addiction. Eating sugar activates pleasure areas in the brain and the brain keeps wanting more and more of that stimulation. It is very powerful but you can be free. There are ways to help minimize the discomfort, and the end result of being free of that addiction is truly wonderful in terms of the way your body feels and functions.<br /><br />You will have far more energy, your mood will be lighter, (and so will your body if you need to take off some weight), your mind will be clearer and you will have more patience among many other benefits.<br /><br />Week 1 – Detox. During week one limit your intake of refined sugar to no more than 1 teaspoon a day. That could be at breakfast with whole grain cereal with 1 tsp sugar, or with a hot or cold beverage with 1 tsp sugar, or in any way that you want. It could be a whole grain toast with 1 tsp jelly. The important thing is that you will be retraining your taste buds to like things less sweet and more natural.<br /><br />You want to avoid anything with white flour because that turns to plain old sugar in your body. Avoid sweets such as pastries, cakes, ice cream sweet rolls etc. Instead, substitute a piece of fruit for dessert at lunch and at dinner. Have some fruit at breakfast and as a snack. If you are diabetic or hypoglycemic, you will limit your fruit to one or two servings a day.<br /><br />Eat all you want of virtually any vegetable except beets and corn…limit those to no more than 1 serving each per day because of the high sugar content.<br /><br />Eat only one banana or one serving of grapes a day for the same reason.<br /><br />Eat moderately of high quality protein foods, nuts, seeds, one or two 4 oz servings of meat, cheese, yogurt, etc.<br /><br />Whole grains in the form of cereal, crackers, and breads can give you a feeling of satisfaction and fullness. They, as well as the vegetables, and protein also provide some of the B complex which can help to reduce the craving for sweets.<br /><br />Be sure to drink at least 8 8oz glasses of purified water every day. It is important to flush out the toxins that will be released back into your bloodstream from their storage place in the fat cells of the body. This in part accounts for the symptoms of withdrawal<br /><br />For a list of healthy food supplements that can help to minimize the discomfort and keep your cravings down please request it by contacting me through the provided area. I will be happy to send it to you.<br />Tomorrow I’ll talk about what to do in week 2.</strong></span>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-30199785740003169952009-09-12T19:19:00.000-07:002009-09-13T14:36:20.492-07:00Part two…of Hmmm…I don’t think so.<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CSandy%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:宋体; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} @font-face {font-family:Helvetica-Bold; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:"\@SimSun"; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;} p {mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-right:0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p><span style="font-size:14pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Company X </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">is trying to convince consumers to buy their new "green" product while at the same time continuing to produce, advertise, and sell their bleach. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I doubt the authenticity of </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">XXXXX</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">XXXXX</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">. They are running an ad that addresses only one factor which suggests "greenness"--made with plant-based cleaners. Are all the ingredients plant-based? Is the product biodegradable? Phosphate-free? </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Is it in concentrate form to minimize packaging? </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Using a 1- 24 ratio may be somewhat better than some other cleaners, but that is still a full 1 oz of product to only 24 ounces of water. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Not terribly concentrated.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">The cleaner I use makes 48 GALLONS of general cleaning solution from only 1 16 oz. bottle.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">For general cleaning the ratio is ¼ tsp to 16 oz.</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style=""> </span> They seem to feel that we should believe that the product is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">eco</span>-friendly because they call the product "Green," ,that it is colored green and uses nature images. By the way, why IS the product green??? <span style=""> </span>It <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">isn</span>’t needed to do the job. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">
<br />According to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle, their claim of only 1% of unnatural ingredients are ingredients <span style=""> </span>derived from petrochemicals. Namely, the preservative <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Kathon</span>, and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Milliken</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Liquitint</span> Blue HP dye and Bright Yellow dye X. The dyes give several of the products a light green color. <span style=""> </span>I imagine a brief look-over of a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">XXXXX</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">XXXXX</span> label in the store would turn off any serious green-aware consumer.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> Saying something is "Natural" does not necessarily mean what most people think it does. "Natural" ingredients, even in food, means anything DERIVED from a natural source, regardless of chemical manipulation later. Because of this reason, chemicals can be marketed as "all natural". Some of these ingredients can still be harmful to the consumer and the environment. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">MSDS</span> for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Milliken</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Liquitint</span> Blue that is in the product has these warnings:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" >Do not allow material to enter soil or surface water. <span style=""> </span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" >(<i>Where do they think the product will go when it is washed down the drain?<span style=""> </span>Many areas do not have ultra sophisticated treatment plants and the ingredients may or may not be filtered out before the water is released either to the ocean or to a land mass.</i></span><span style=";font-family:Helvetica-Bold;font-size:14pt;" >)
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<br /><span style=";font-family:Helvetica-Bold;font-size:14pt;" ><span style=""> </span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica-Bold;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica-Bold;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" >If it gets on the skin...</span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica-Bold;font-size:14pt;" ></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" >Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if any discomfort<o:p></o:p> continues.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica-Bold;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" >If ingested...</span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" >Give one or two glasses or water if patient is alert and able to swallow. Seek<o:p></o:p> immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">
<br /><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica-Bold;font-size:14pt;" >Eye Protection... </span></b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wear necessary protective equipment. Avoid contact with eyes and</span><o:p style="font-weight: bold;"></o:p><span style="font-weight: bold;"> prolonged skin contact. Where contact with this material is likely, chemical goggles are recommended</span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Skin protection...</span></span><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wash promptly with soap and water if skin becomes contaminated. Wear protective gloves to minimize skin contamination. When prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur, use protective clothing impervious to this material.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" >While this is only part of the 1% claimed not to be natural, why would a company who says they are green and really safe even consider using this chemical.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14pt;" >Company X also </span></b><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style=""> </span>claims that the preservative, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Kathon</span>, will bio-degrade within 28 days. <span style="">
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<br /></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;">According to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">MSDS</span> for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Kathon</span>, the substance by itself carries the following risks: “irritating to skin, risk of serious damage to eyes, may cause sensitization by skin contact, harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.” This <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">doesn</span>’t square with <span style=""> </span>my idea of an ingredient in a green cleaning product. Also, real clean <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">doesn</span>’t have a smell!</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:14pt;">To me, this is a prime example of “<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">GreenWashing</span>” <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;">Some examples of tactics used by companies include: seducing with images in ads, using environmental organizations to promote products, distracting from destructive products, claiming to seek solutions while lobbying against regulation, using charitable endeavors to gain support, and the misuse of the word “sustainable.”
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<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Jeffrey <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Hollender</span>, said “Green” is not something a company becomes because of a new product line, a marketing campaign, a decision to be carbon neutral or even the selection an enlightened new CEO. Green” is about the inside, not the outside of a company. It’s about its DNA, its culture, and its very reason for being.” Is Company X’s <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">XXXXX</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">XXXXX</span> really green?
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<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:14pt;">How irresponsible for Company X to promote disinfecting products to parents of small children, invoking their fears of “germs.” Disinfectants should only be used for the occasional time when colds or flu are actually present except for use in the toilet. <span style=""> </span>Over use of disinfectants and disinfectant soaps etc are leading to the same kinds of problems that he over use of anti-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">biotics</span> caused and so many bacteria mutated to be resistant. <span style=""> </span>It sickens me whenever I see the commercials with a very self satisfied mom wiping the baby’s highchair tray with a Company X <span style=""> </span>disinfecting wipe while baby sits smiling and patting the tray, because I know those little baby hands go right to the mouth. <span style=""> </span>The chemicals in the disinfectant are far more dangerous to a baby than the normal germs that help us to build our immune systems.
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<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> I believe that cleaner <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">shouldn'</span>t leave behind more toxins than the toxins you are trying to clean!
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<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:14pt;">When I am shopping for cleaning products, here is what I insist upon:<span style=""> </span>That the company can prove their claims of:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style=""> </span>* Biodegradable
<br /><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>* Formulated without dye
<br /><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>* Nonflammable
<br /><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>* Contain no ammonia, acids, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">
<br />alkalis</span>, solvents, phosphates,
<br />chlorine, nitrates, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">borates</span>, </span><span style="font-size:14pt;">or</span>
<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"> volatile organic </span><span style="font-size:14pt;">compounds.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;">
<br /><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>* Leaves no carbon foot print on the
<br />planet
<br /><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>* Bottle contains only the
<br />concentrated product…I can add
<br />the water myself.
<br /><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>* All products in the cleaning line
<br />as well as any other products that
<br />the company makes</span><span style="font-size:14pt;"> meet these</span>
<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"> standards. <span style=""> </span>
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<br />Company X’s<span style=""> </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">XXXXX</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">XXXXX</span> line of primarily ready-to-use cleaners leave a heavier carbon footprint on the planet than I want to do. They do not meet my standards.<span style=""> </span>For most of my cleaning I use fragrance-free household cleaner, which is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">superconcentrate</span>. You can make a whole bottle of cleaner for most applications with somewhere between 2 drops and ¼ teaspoon of the concentrate.
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<br /></span></p><p style=""><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Since this reduces the number of plastic bottles that need to be manufactured, shipped, and recycled, it greatly decreases the environmental impact of using the product. The cost per use is also a lot lower than almost any other product, just 25 cents makes four 32 ounce bottles (one gallon) of all purpose cleaner. Even vinegar in comparison, can cost 10 to 20 times as much per gallon, depending on what size is purchased and where.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CSandy%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:宋体; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} @font-face {font-family:"\@SimSun"; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} @font-face {font-family:"\;font-size\:14pt\;"; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-alt:"Times New Roman"; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">To see the truly green products that I use and recommend please go to: http://bit.ly/16uLvt</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I'd love your feedback and comments.
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<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">'Till next time: Expect something wonderful to happen for you every day!</span></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;font-family:";font-size:14pt;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"></span><b><span style="color:red;"></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style=";font-family:";font-size:14pt;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"></span>
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padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 7.45in;" width="715" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" >A famous maker of bleach says they now have safe, green cleaning products…Hmmmm I DON’T THINK SO!
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:8pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" >When I was told to go to their website because of a video that a lady made telling how glad she is to have found these “safe” products, I did a little checking for myself.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:8pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" >I went to their website and looked at the ingredient glossary. I found that many of the ingredients were just fine, but some were pretty bad.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:8pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" >A little further down I'll show you just two examples and their hazards, cautions, and first aid procedure. The information was on different sites so the format is different but you will be able to get the picture.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" >They make the claim of biodegradable:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" >A biodegradable material is something that has the ability to safely and relatively quickly breakdown biological compounds into the raw materials of nature and disappear into the environment. Much of the ingredients used in XXXXX XXXXX™ natural cleaners are biodegradable helping to minimize the impact on the environment.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:8pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" >They also say ‘Not tested on animals”. Quote: “Animals were not used to test the safety and efficacy of XXXX</span><o:p></o:p><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" > XXXXX™ natural cleaning products.” They are probably telling the truth because they don’t have to test on animals. When I looked up the ingredients, I found the results of the animal testing, that had already been done, by the makers of the ingredients that this company is using to formulate their cleaning products.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:8pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" >What happens if Mom gets a phone call and just for a minute leaves her 2 year old to answer it. How many 2 or even 3, 4, 5, and 6 years old would you feel completely safe being around these ingredients unattended even for a couple of minutes? You won’t find these kinds of warnings and this information on their bottles! How would a Mom know?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:16pt;" >Here is the first ingredient that I looked up.
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<br /></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Soda Ash</span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >FIRST AID: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >SKIN</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >: <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Wash</st1:place></st1:state> exposed area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
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<br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > <b>EYES</b>: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >INHALATION:</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >INGESTION</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >Effects of overexposure:</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Acute: May cause eyes burns. Harmful if swallowed. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing or labored breathing. (in this instance, the soda ash is not in a dry form so there is no dust) Excessive contact can damage nasal septum.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >Ingestion may be corrosive to GI tract</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >, symptoms may include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and collapse. Skin contact may cause irritation w/blistering and redness. May be corrosive to eyes and cause conjunctivitis, edema and corneal distruction. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >Chronic:</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Prolonged or prolonged contact may cause sensitization. Conditions aggravated/target organs: Persons with pre-existing eye, skin or respiratory conditions may be more susceptible </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:16pt;" >The second ingredient I checked is:</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13.5pt;" >Hydroxyacetic acid</span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >GENERAL HYGIENE CONSIDERATIONS:</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Eyewash facility and emergency shower should be in close proximity.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
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<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > <b>SARA 311 / 312 HAZARD CLASSES: X </b>Acute Health Chronic Health Fire Reactive</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span>
<br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > <b>PRECAUTIONARY LABELING: WARNING!</b> Causes irritation to eyes and mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed. <i>FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY – KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN </i>Contains phosphoric acid and hydroxyacetic acid.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;">TYPES OF HAZARD/EXPOSURE</span></b></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" >
<br /><b>ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING</b></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 2.5in; text-indent: -2.5in; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">
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<br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 2.5in; text-indent: -2.5in; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >FIRE</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Combustible. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span></b></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >Inhalation</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Cough. Shortness of breath, Sore throat .. Avoid inhalation of fine dust
<br /> and mist. Place in</span> <span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >half upright position in fresh air, rest. Refer for<span style=""> </span>medical attention.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >Skin</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Redness. Pain. Serious
<br /> skin burns. Wear
<br /> protective gloves. First
<br /> rinse </span><o:p></o:p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >with plenty of water
<br /> then remove
<br /> contaminated clothes
<br /> and rinse again </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 81pt; text-indent: -81pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 81pt; text-indent: -81pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 81pt; text-indent: -81pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >Eyes</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns. Wear safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
<br />First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes. (remove contact lenses
<br />if easily possible) then take to a doctor.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 81pt; text-indent: -81pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 81pt; text-indent: -81pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" >Ingestion</span></b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" > Abdominal pain.
<br /> Burning sensation. Shock
<br /> or collapse. Do not <span style=""> </span>
<br /> <span style=""> </span>eat, drink, or smoke during
<br /> work Do NOT induce
<br /> vomiting. Give plenty
<br /> <span style=""> </span> of water to drink. Refer for
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Although it is specifically aimed toward network marketing, I realized that it is applicable to almost any field of endeavor. The first thing he asks is “What’s wrong with my Network Marketing Business?” His answer is that what is wrong is that question itself. I found the entire article to be well worth reading and applying to just about any business or situation that isn’t resolving as we want it to.<br /><br />Below I have quoted his five right questions. I hope you will go to his blog and read the whole thing for yourself.<br /><br />Mostly I try to keep the major content of my blog as comments that I want to share, but this is so important and relevant that I’m sharing it with you.<br /><br />Here is the link. <a href="http://transformingmlm.typepad.com/">http://transformingmlm.typepad.com/</a> If it isn’t showing, just check out the right side and find the article there.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />Sandy<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >The Five Right Questions<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >1. What's right...? This question (formed by the conscious mind) instantly focus on the positive and productive (away from the negative and deconstructive)... engages the heart (intuition and imagination and spirit) and is energy-building (rather than draining)....</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >2. What makes that right...? With this second question, we are discovering Values, what is really most important... transmuting the "data"— the factual answer to the first question— and evolving that by getting to the "essence", thereby turning facts into knowledge and wisdom. This is alchemy. This is the child's "Why is the sky blue?" question. This question strengthens and raises the vibration.... and we're ready to move on to the next question, which demands even greater creative energy to explore...<br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >3. What would be ideal...? Here, we begin to pursue the possibilities.... We have ventured into the domain of "What you don't know that you don't know...." This is the Visionary question, engaging the Intuition and Imagination and moving beyond the limits of the rational mind... and it is directly linked to the power of the Pleasure and Passion of your Purpose....<br />4. What's missing, which if it was "in there" would bring about the ideal....? This question explores and articulates the exact size and shape of the hole(s) in the Vision (Ideal) that need to be filled to bring the picture (image: as in imagination) of what's possible into being... what's required to complete our Ideal. Built on the growing energy of the first three questions, it transcends the mental-judging of "what's wrong?" and literally gives direction to Creation itself. Without this step, we almost always get square pegs for our round holes.... </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >5. What will it take to put in what's missing... to bring about the ideal...? The Question that leads you... "What will it take to ______________ (filling in the blank with the Vision of the Ideal) for the highest good of myself and all concerned...?" This is the Visionary's request for Inspired Action.... </span>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-25276648654973308172009-08-16T23:11:00.000-07:002009-09-13T14:40:31.054-07:00HOW'S YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM?<div align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Things to help you to build and strengthen<br />your immune system.</span><br /></span><br />"Those who fail to take the time to be healthy,<br />will ultimately have to take the time </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">to be sick." ~Dr. James Chappell.</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></strong></div><strong></strong><div align="left"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><strong>We often don’t think of our immune systems in the summer when we are out and about enjoying the weather. Unfortunately, we also often find that come fall and winter when people are getting colds and flu, we have compromised our immune systems and then they let us down. Be careful of over the counter cold and flu remedies, they may be contaminated with heavy metals or harmful herbs.<br /><br />Here are seven ways you can help build and support your immune system. They’re easy and you can get started today!<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;">1. Find Ways to Relax</span></em><br />Because stress produces the well-known “fight or flight” response, scientists hypothesize that your immune system may become weakened after frequent activation of the autonomic nervous system in the case of chronic stresses. There are a number of techniques to help you relax, such as deep breathing or yoga, listening to soothing music, taking a hot bath.<br /><br />There are some herbs and nutrients that are wonderful helpers to keep you relaxed and to prevent the harmful effects of stress on your body. Be careful, though, there are many herbs and supplements making those claims that are adulterated, usually unintentionally, or that haven’t the correct species or amounts. It is important that you choose from a company that proves their integrity through documented science. </strong></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><strong></strong><div align="left"><strong><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;">2. Get Adequate Sleep.</span></em><br />Besides leaving you feeling sluggish, irritable, and forgetful, not getting enough sleep can reduce the effectiveness of your immune system by up to 50 percent. This is because sleep time is when the body and immune system do most of its repairs and rejuvenation. Strive to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Remember, rest and relaxation go hand-in-hand. As I said, above, you need to be careful of the company you get any sleep aids from. There are herbal sleep aids that are not habit forming and actually improve the health of the body.<br /><br /></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">3. Feed Your Immune System Well.<br /></span></em>According to a number of studies, not getting enough nutrients in your diet can weaken your immune system. That is why nutritionists recommend a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and whole grains. Of special importance are foods that are rich in antioxidants (like vitamins C, E, beta carotene and lycopene), omega-3 fatty acids and folate. However many Americans have nutritionally deficient diets, which is why it is important to take supplements that have immunoactive properties.<br /><br />For maximum antioxidant protection, a complete blend of carotenes and isoflavones is extremely helpful. They can deliver whole-body antioxidant protection, protecting your cells and DNA from free radical attacks.<br /><br />There are herbal and nutritional compounds now that are amazingly effective to keep and boost the immune system’s functionality.For more information, just ask me.<br /><br /></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">4. Drop Weight in a Healthy Way<br /></span></em>If you are overweight, reducing weight is a healthy thing to do. But research finds that a rapid weight loss of more than 2 pounds a week can have negative immune effects. When it comes to successful weight loss and weight management, steady and slow is the way to go!<br /><br />According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), successful weight reduction is typically losing about 10 percent of your body weight in six months. Towards this end, experts recommend losing about ¾ to 2 pounds per week and not more than 3 pounds per week (weight reduction may be faster at the start of a program). One of the hardest things about weight loss is concern about keeping it off. The weight program you choose should have a built in mechanism for building lean body mass above and beyond what you gain through exercise. It should also prevent the loss of lean body mass, even if you don’t exercise enough. I only know of one program that does that.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>5. Wash Your Hands</em><br /></span>One of the best ways to prevent the spread of microorganisms that cause infections is good hand-washing hygiene. Washing your hands several times per day and always before you eat greatly reduces your exposure to bacteria and viruses. Be sure you are not washing your hands with anti-bacterial soaps or hand sanitizers on a regular basis. That can lead to the same problem that has occurred with anti-biotics causing the organisms to develop more and more resistance to the germ killer and possibly getting out of control and being completely resistant. Research shows that just washing your hands with a good amount of friction for 30 seconds is about as effective as using anti-bacterials and a whole lot safer. Even regular soap is not really good for your skin and your body. Organic cleaners (not the Johnny come lately’s) are much better.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>6. Disinfect Surfaces</em><br /></span>Disinfecting surfaces is a smart way to protect against picking up left behind viruses. Again, use the disinfectant carefully and not on everything. At home, use it in the bathroom, parts of the kitchen, and when someone gets sick, on door knobs, telephones, remote controls, just while the illness remains.<br /><br /></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">7. Don’t Get Too Much Sun</span><br /></em>Unprotected sun exposure is linked with immune suppression. That is why cold sores often appear following time spent in the sun. To protect your immune system always wear a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.<br /><br />All sunscreen has harmful ingredients…none has been found to be really safe, but it is the only way to really protect your skin. Look at the labels and find one that uses only about half the amount of the unsafe ingredients as the others. Avoid Avobenzone entirely because, although it is a very good protector, it degrades very quickly and then you have no protection.<br /><br />We need some sun time, but no more than 10 minutes in the day. Just going in and out of buildings to the car and back can give you too much UVA and UVB radiation. </strong></div><div align="left"><strong><br />Let me know if you want more specific information on ways to accomplish these steps with proven and safe products.</strong> </div></span>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-41183843112993942952009-08-16T23:04:00.000-07:002009-08-16T23:07:39.864-07:00I'm Baaaak!<span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>Hi Everyone. </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>We are back from our amazing convention trip and so full of excitement for what we can share with all of our friends and acquaintences. More of that in a post soon.</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>I'm sorry I wasn't able to post while we were gone. Internet access trouble. Got home a couple of days ago and now I'm finally able to get things going.</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>My next post will be on how to reduce stress. </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>Take care,</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>Sandy</strong></span>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-54010706576571892632009-08-05T21:37:00.000-07:002009-09-13T14:42:46.109-07:00NOT EVERYTHING NEEDS MEDICATION<span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><strong>I SURE HOPE WE HAVE MORE CHOICE THAN A RAT!</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I just read an article that triggers some anger in my brain. Anger because the article is just one more example of making a natural occurrence into a medical condition and jumping at the chance to make a lot of money from proprietary drugs to control it.<br /><br />Some researchers report that they found that if we just anticipate eating a tasty food, that we may be triggering an area of the brain that is associated with reward.<br /><br />What the scientists seem to have taken away from the studies that were conducted is that the anticipation of eating chocolate stimulated a part of a rat’s brain called the orexin system, and that activated orexin neurons – which are associated with eating especially tasty foods as well as associated with taking addictive drugs.<br /><br />They then looked at the possibility of developing drugs to regulate orexin as well as other brain systems to help regulate food reward behaviours. It seems that they think that a pleasant anticipation of eating something really good can make us overeat and get fat.<br /><br />The Lead researcher Derrick Choi said: “It entirely possible that future treatments for obesity will involve a combination of lifestyle changes as well as pharmacological therapies aimed at orexin and other brain systems, to regulate food reward-related behaviors.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">“Our research program is focused on identifying brain systems that are activated by palatable food intake. The hypothalamic orexin system is known to promote wakefulness and arousal; however, it is now clear that this system also participates in the regulation of reward-related behaviors, including overconsumption of palatable foods,” said Choi. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The fact that orexin system in rats “participates in the regulation of food reward behaviours, including overconsumption of palatable foods” seems to have set off some other area of the researcher’s brains that triggers rewards for making money from drugs that are not needed. They don’t say if they found the same result in humans, and if they do, will that mean that we will lose the pleasure we feel at the prospect of eating food we love? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I know of no drug in any amount that has no side effects, and sometimes the full extent of those effects may not appear for decades. To add another pharmacological assault to the brain seems to me to be unconscionable!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />There are natural ways to help us to feel satisfied with reasonable amounts of any kinds of foods, even our favorites. We know that having fiber at the beginning of a meal promotes a feeling of fullness sooner than just having meat and potatoes. There is long standing evidence for having a bowl of soup before eating a main meal to curb the appetite and craving. Behavior modification for those with a bigger problem has also proved effective. None of these have side effects…only benefits.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">We know that when we have superior nutrition, we lose cravings and the desire to overeat! If you want to explore a way to get nutritional help to balance your body and lose the cravings, click here and go to page 15. </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1Y7kX"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://bit.ly/1Y7kX</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Let’s get back to the concept of personal responsibility for our actions. Eating too much food makes us fat. Eating the wrong kinds of foods makes us fat. Other than the extremely rare disease that causes constant, unremitting, uncontrollable hunger, and for which there is no medication, we have it in our power to take whatever steps are necessary to reach a point where we eat reasonably.<br /><br />The researchers trained rats to expect a piece of chocolate in certain environmental conditions. They found that when mice were placed in the same environment with no chocolate, the orexin system of the brain was still stimulated, perhaps explaining why people have a tendency to overeat in situations where they have previously eaten well, even when they are not hungry.<br /><br />Lead researcher Derrick Choi said: “It entirely possible that future treatments for obesity will involve a combination of lifestyle changes as well as pharmacological therapies aimed at orexin and other brain systems, to regulate food reward-related behaviors.” </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">“Our research program is focused on identifying brain systems that are activated by palatable food intake. The hypothalamic orexin system is known to promote wakefulness and arousal; however, it is now clear that this system also participates in the regulation of reward-related behaviors, including overconsumption of palatable foods,” said Choi.<br /><br />Simply expecting to eat a tasty food can trigger the areas of the brain associated with reward, raising the possibility that drugs could be developed that could achieve these goals, but at what cost, both in possible loss of pleasure and in short and long term effects of a drug that tampers with brain function?</span><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;">I'd love your comments and if you want to follow my blogs, just click the follow button at the top.</span></p>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-19248967548126283782009-07-29T23:07:00.000-07:002009-07-29T23:24:15.085-07:00DO YOU HAVE A FAILSAFE FINANCIAL "PLAN B".?<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; 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<br /><b><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style="font-size:14;">As I am getting ready to go to our company convention in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">St. Louis</st1:city></st1:place>, I have been thinking about why I am so committed to the company and to the concept of Network Marketing.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style="font-size:14;">I know that a lot of people confuse Network Marketing with pyramid schemes, and they are correct to avoid pyramid schemes, but there is actually a world of difference between the two.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style="font-size:6;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style="font-size:14;">So many important things are happening in the world today that I have realized how important it is to share my love for this industry and why I do love it.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:red;" >7 Facts About Network Marketing?</span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:red;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:blue;" >In just the last 5 seconds...just since you started reading this section…<strong><i>4 more people started a Network Marketing business!<o:p></o:p></i></strong></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:6;color:blue;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:6;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:blue;" >The industry is growing so fast...<strong><i>some experts predict that nearly 150 million people will soon be involved in Network Marketing!<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></i></strong></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><i><span style=";font-size:6;color:blue;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" ><span style=""> </span>Did you know that every 8 seconds, a Baby-Boomer turns 50?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="">And...did you know that these people have 50% of the spending power of our economy?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><span style="font-size:6;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >Right now, they’re buying products to help them live longer...lose weight...feel better...look better...and have more energy...<em><u>to the tune of $300 Billion every year!</u><o:p></o:p><span style=""> </span></em>Plus...according to respected economist Paul Zane Pilzer</span></b><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:blue;" >...<i><span style="">Wellness Products and Services are going to explode to A TRILLION DOLLAR industry by 2010!</span></i></span></b><i><span style=";font-size:14;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:6;color:blue;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><i><o:p><span style=";font-size:6;color:black;" > </span></o:p></i></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14;">There are predictions that in the not so distant future, more than 90% of goods and services will be moved through network marketing companies. Already, most people have bought products from one or more of them.</span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:6;"><o:p><o:p> </o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:14;">I have read and listened to a lot of pretty smart people like Warren Buffet, Robert Kyosaki, and Paul Zane Pilzer.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:6;"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:blue;" >It’s the hottest way to make money...<u>working from the comfort of your own home!<o:p></o:p><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></u>Robert Kyosaki, author of the insanely-successful<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>“Rich Dad”</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>books...<em>is a huge promoter of Network Marketing!</em><o:p></o:p></span><strong><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></strong></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:6;"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:14;">Over and over they stress that in today’s economy, everyone needs to have a failsafe financial “Plan B” to protect themselves from the fluctuations that occur.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;"> Another reason is that if we don’t have a home based business that we can use to offset</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;">the taxes from our paychecks, we will see our income erode more and more over the years.</span></strong><b><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p> <span style=""> </span></span></b><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >Respected economists are predicting that Network Marketing is going to be the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>“next wave of entrepreneurial explosion worldwide!” </strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>And, if that isn’t enough...<strong><u>the industry is projected to grow to nearly $500 Billion a year by 2010!<o:p></o:p></u></strong></span></b><strong><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:14;">I have never seen this need as clearly as I do now.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;"> As the “Baby Boomers”, the “Gen Xers”, and now, the “Gen Y’ers” are aging or coming of age, they are realizing that they want more out of life than working for 40 years just to make a living with no chance to “make a life”<o:p></o:p></span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:6;"> </span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:6;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:14;">This group wants to maintain their health and their youth and they are willing to pay the price for doing that as long as they get top value for their dollars.</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:6;"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:6;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:14;">A quality, legitimate home based network marketing business offers everyone a way to have both financial and time freedom and still uphold their values. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;"> No selling out to Corporate</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on"><strong><span style="font-size:14;"><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place></span></strong></st1:country-region></st1:place><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;">for a pipe dream! </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:6;"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:6;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:14;">I know it has worked well for Al and for me! </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;">We have the luxury of working where we choose, (working in my robe is the norm for me (I just don’t turn on my webcam before I’m dressed</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:16;" >J</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:16;">).</span></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:16;" > </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:16;">We</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:14;"> <b>work</b> </span></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;">when we choose, (getting up at 9 am is a frequent occurrence),</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;">and… with whom we choose.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;"> We do not have to accept someone just because he or she shows up.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:14;"> We get to learn about them and they learn about us before we each decide if we are a good fit and match.</span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:6;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:6;color:black;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style="font-size:14;">With facts like this, it’s no wonder that multi-billionaires like Roger Barnett, Warren Buffet and Donald Trump are starting or buying Network Marketing companies!<span style=""> </span><span style="color:black;">The truth is...Network Marketing is the smart way to go –<span class="apple-converted-space"> and it would be smart to at least evaluate </span>it right now even if this isn’t a good time for you to get started!<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:6;color:black;" > <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:blue;" >I have been asked many times how to know which Network Marketing companies are for real and which is the best.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:6;color:black;" > <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >That’s a great question! When I realize that </span></strong><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >Roger Barnett spent 5 years – and $20 Million – to find the answer to that, I find it mind boggling!<o:p></o:p><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:6;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style="font-size:14;">I can’t even imagine how thorough he must have been to spend that kind of time and money just researching to find the best company.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-size:6;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >He wanted to know what industries were in the front of the growth curve, and the first one was the wellness industry. <span style=""> </span>He wanted to know what segment of the industry would have the greatest growth potential and that turned out to be a few segments, nutrition, weight, environmental products, skin care and beauty products.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" ><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >He researched over 70 different companies evaluating their products, their mix, the marketing plans, and most especially their scientific qualifications to produce the products.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></span></strong><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >
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<br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="">What Roger found is<span style="color:red;"> ...The Company That Virtually<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Invented</em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The
<br />Coming Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry…Shaklee!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >That’s right, he found the company that virtually invented this industry over 50 years ago. <span style=""> </span>Shaklee was the very first natural wellness company in <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:6;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >The company Roger spent 5 years – and $20 Million – finding...<em>is the same company that virtually</em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span><em><u>invented</u></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span><em>this industry 50 years ago!<o:p></o:p></em></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><em><b><span style=";font-size:6;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></em></p> <em><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >I figure that after spending all that time and money searching, if there had been a better company, anywhere out there, he would have bought it instead of Shaklee.
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<br /></span></b></em><p class="MsoNormal"><em><b><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" ></span></b></em><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:black;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-58195454726301387572009-07-27T18:44:00.000-07:002009-07-27T20:18:49.288-07:00WE MUST PROTECT OUR YOUNG ATHLETES<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CSandy%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C03%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; 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There are totally safe and honest products that can really help performance while making the body healthier and more resistant to injury. If you know anyone who is trying to build muscle, perform better, or have more endurance, please steer them away from any of the sports performance products on the market. Some may be all right, but there is evidence that some, that are not steroidal products themselves, are being accidentally contaminated with such products. There is no way for anyone who doesn’t have a lab at their disposal to really know. The only way to be sure is to use products that have no possible chance for that contamination to occur because those ingredients are never in the manufacturing plant.</span></h5><h5 style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ></span></h5><h5 style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><o:p></o:p></h5><span style="font-size:14;"></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h4 style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:14;color:blue;" ><u1:p></u1:p>Shaklee sports products have been used by 82 Olympians, 32 of them Gold medalists and there has never been a question about them. We are so proud of our record of exceptional science, quality and purity testing, and our reputation.</span><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></h4> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h4 style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:14;color:blue;" ><u1:p></u1:p>Let me know if you want more info. I’ll be glad to send it.
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<br /><h5 style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ></span></h5> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:18;color:red;" > supplement regulations</span><u1:p style="font-weight: bold;"></u1:p>
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<br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ></span></h5><h5 style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" >By staff reporter, 27-Jul-2009 (from <span style="color:blue;"><a href="http://nutraingredients-usa.com/"><span style="color:blue;">http://nutraingredients-usa.com</span></a></span>)</span></h5>
<br /><h4 style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >The head of the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on"><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region></st1:place></st1:place></st1:country-region> Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has called for tighter regulation of sports supplements amid an investigation into steroid products allegedly being distributed to high school children. <o:p></o:p></span></h4> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><u1:p></u1:p>Travis Tygart said tighter controls were needed around products that may contain steroids after a USADA investigation found high school children were obtaining certain difficult-to-trace steroids for sports performance through a retail chain, Max Muscle. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >He took the opportunity to criticize the 1994 Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA), which he said had been exposed by the operation for failing to better control the dietary supplements market. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >The investigation, part of a Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative (BALCO) probe has seen a raid of the home of Maurice Sandoval, former chief executive officer of American Cellular Labs. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><i><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >“The current regulatory system for dietary supplements allows these unscrupulous steroid salesmen to endanger the health of our youth,” </span></i><st1:place st="on"><st1:place st="on"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Tygart</span></st1:place></st1:place><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" > said. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><i><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >“It sends another loud signal that BALCO was a huge step in the fight to protect a level playing field,”</span></i><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" > he added. <i>“Those same investigators are still focused on protecting our clean athletes for the integrity of competition.”</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;color:blue;" ><u1:p></u1:p>How interesting…Since BALCO is itself being investigated! <span style=""> </span>http://bit.ly/TC3gh</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >The investigation involved steroid products that have become popular with high school football players. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><i><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >“Kids think they’re safe because you can buy them over the counter without an ID and without a whole lot of money,”</span></i><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" > <st1:place st="on"><st1:place st="on">Tygart</st1:place></st1:place> said in press reports. <i>“We all know there are some that are masqueraded as what should be illegal steroids.”</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Head of the investigation, Food and Drug Administration agent Jeff Novitzky, wrote in an affidavit unsealed last week that he believes American Cellular Labs and Max Muscle were distributing two undetectable designer steroids to high school kids<span style="color:black;">.</span></span>
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<br /></span><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000099;">FTC SUPPLEMENT CLAMP-DOWN TARGETS BOTH RETAILER AND SUPPLIER </span></strong>
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<br />By Lorraine Heller, 15-Jul-2009
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<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged both the retailer Rite Aid and its supplier for the deceptive marketing of dietary supplement products, providing a clear indication that the watchdog is ready to clamp down on all parties involved in false advertising.</span>
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<br />FTC this week announced that the national pharmacy chain Rite Aid will pay $500,000 to settle charges for the deceptive advertising of its ‘Germ Defense’ supplements as able to prevent, treat or reduce the severity of colds and the flu.
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<br /></span><span style="color:#cc0000;">At the same time, the advertising regulator has also charged Rite Aid’s supplier of the product, Improvita Health Products, with false and deceptive advertising in an ongoing case.
<br />According to an </span><a href="http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/search?SearchText=FTC"><span style="color:#cc0000;">FTC</span></a><span style="color:#cc0000;"> representative, the commission has changed its historic posture of only pursuing business-to-consumer deception and false advertising. </span>
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<br /></span><span style="color:#cc0000;">“FTC now will be aggressively pursuing business-to-business cases where the supplier of a raw material, a private label finished product who also provides certificates of analysis, ingredient specs, advertising, promotional or other substantiation will be held to the same standards as companies that advertise directly to consumers,” he reportedly told Loren Israelsen, executive director of trade group United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
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<br /></strong></span>Rite Aid and Improvita had marketed Germ Defense lozenges and tablets as dietary supplements that contained vitamins C and E, zinc, and echinacea. FTC’s complaints against the companies noted that the products claimed to: Reduce the risk of or prevent colds and flu; protect against or fight germs; reduce the severity or duration of a cold; protect against colds and flu in crowded places; and boost the immune system.
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<br /></span><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><span style="color:#cc0000;">FTC charged that there is “inadequate evidence” to support these claims.
<br />The current case provides additional evidence that FTC – which regulates product advertising – has immunity claims on its enforcement radar, as does the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates product label claims. </span>
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<br /></span></strong>It also indicates that FTC is “going after lookalike products”, according to Israelsen.
<br />Rite Aid marketed the Germ Defense products by touting their similarity to products marketed by Airborne Health, which were sold as a cold prevention and treatment remedy. Airborne settled similar deceptive advertising charges with FTC last year. </span>
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<br /></span><span style="color:#cc0000;">As well as paying $500,000 for consumer redress, Rite Aid must also post a refund notice in a “clear and conspicuous” location in the cold-and-flu aisle at each of its stores for 60 days beginning on October 1, 2009. </span>
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<br /></span><span style="color:#cc0000;">FTC also filed a complaint against Improvita and two if its principles for “deceptive acts or practices” and with “making false advertisements”. Improvita allegedly supplied the Germ Defense products to Rite Aid and other retailers, and provided advertising, packaging, and promotional materials containing the unsubstantiated claims. </span>
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<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span>ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-19294241215636964702009-07-20T07:27:00.000-07:002009-07-20T08:06:49.059-07:00YOU CAN STILL KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION TO LOSE WEIGHT!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><strong>Did you keep your New Year's resolution to lose weight this year?</strong></span>
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<br />Read Kelly's story below and Check out <a href="http://www.cinchclub.com/">http://www.cinchclub.com/</a> to see what the Cinch Plan has waiting for you. Try The Cinch® Plan for yourself! Clinically tested. Cinch is also specially formulated to help you break the diet cycle so you: Keep muscle you have. Burn fat you don’t need Lose inches you don’t want. Lose the pounds that are weighting you down The Cinch Inch Loss Plan includes great tasting products and full support, including a website with recipes, informative articles, and community message boards.
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<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AQCg4PU5kiaS_YZrR8DQX-ryQePHWANRQsRdjpvPApGJFbYjGRZysEMXstc3rmbBu1_weOf3WqJ9usViag2sipxaem5OzoLruxjuV3_dRpTT-xxDXcL0EdBtDHqrD4l_PR_zoxy8wPQ/s1600-h/Kelly+After.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 137px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360552350192762482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AQCg4PU5kiaS_YZrR8DQX-ryQePHWANRQsRdjpvPApGJFbYjGRZysEMXstc3rmbBu1_weOf3WqJ9usViag2sipxaem5OzoLruxjuV3_dRpTT-xxDXcL0EdBtDHqrD4l_PR_zoxy8wPQ/s320/Kelly+After.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“I feel and look better. I'll be turning 40 in January, and I look better now than I did at 30” Kelly says. Kelly – 42 pounds lighter and feeling 10 years younger*. Kelly, an elementary school special education paraprofessional, is all too familiar with the so-called "diet cycle." "I just tried Atkins and lost 30 pounds," says the resident of Fryeburg, Maine. "But I gained it all right back once I started eating 'normal' food again </span></span>
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<br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">It was May, nearing the end of the school year, when her mother-in-law </span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">introduced Kelly to the Cinch™ Inch Loss Plan from Shaklee. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqT2YaV61fmyyPgalWWFKmExCoMNS9RUr0jYojmfjY-HunM0OBQAOCIdhaSjEN_h9LIcOHAK_1QIunxdcgY693-8S3lLS0Bb0XVl3chSSkrFMd7eAd5mH6o2-JPkXr_1fq02n3011pEuw/s1600-h/Kelly+before.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 137px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360552576319634930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqT2YaV61fmyyPgalWWFKmExCoMNS9RUr0jYojmfjY-HunM0OBQAOCIdhaSjEN_h9LIcOHAK_1QIunxdcgY693-8S3lLS0Bb0XVl3chSSkrFMd7eAd5mH6o2-JPkXr_1fq02n3011pEuw/s320/Kelly+before.jpg" /></span></a>At first she was skeptical.
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<br /></span>"I figured I would be hungry eating only two shakes as a replacement for breakfast and lunch, but I was quickly convinced that the protein in the Cinch™ products was enough to keep me feeling satisfied!"
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<br /></span>Within a month, Kelly, 39, had lost 10 pounds. And now, six months into the plan, Kelly is 42 pounds and 14½ inches healthier! <span style="font-size:78%;">
<br /></span>"When I came back to school in the fall, everyone was struck by how great I looked. They asked if I had been climbing mountains all summer, I looked so healthy."
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<br />In fact, she had climbed a mountain. During a Cancer Foundation benefit in September, Kelly was part of a group that scaled Mt. Cranmore, "something I never would have been able to accomplish prior to my weight loss," she says.
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<br /></span>The increased physical activity, along with more healthful nutritional choices, has paid many dividends for Kelly—and her family. A self-proclaimed "walking testimonial" for the Cinch™ Plan, Kelly quickly moved from Distributor to Director in her Shaklee business, and she now has 11 downlines.
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<br /></span>"Cinch™ has easily been the biggest selling point of my business. And for me, it's easy to talk about when you've been there and done that."
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<br /></span>Closer to home, Kelly has used her Cinch™ experience to educate her family about proper nutrition.
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<br /></span>"I've assisted with the other teachers at the school, but it's been a good tool to use also with my daughter (Amanda, age 13) and teaching her about proper nutrition and diet." Unlike many weight management programs, Kelly says, "the Cinch™ Plan takes the guesswork out of what to eat; the choice has been made for you. With most diets, half the battle is being able to follow through. But Shaklee makes it much easier; it's all right there for you.
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<br /></span>"I feel and look better. I'll be turning 40 in January, and I look better now than I did at 30. I think that pretty much sums it up." </span>
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<br /></span>Congratulations to you Kelly, for your fantastic success!</span>
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-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">The majority of physicians and nurses in the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> recommend supplements to their patients but also use them personally, finds a new study.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></h4> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >Commissioned by the supplement trade group Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and published in the peer-reviewed <i>Nutrition Journal, </i>the study surveyed 900</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" > physicians and 277 nurses. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><i><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >“Health professionals including physicians and nurses are just as interested in healthy lifestyles as members of the general public and are just as likely to benefit from rational supplementation,”</span></i><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" > wrote the authors, Annette Dickinson, Ph.D., past president of CRN, Andrew Shao, Ph.D., </span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >CRN vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, and Nicolas Boyon, senior vice president, Ipsos Public Affairs, who conducted the Study on behalf of CRN. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >Multivitamins most popular</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >The online survey, conducted in October 2007, found that 72 percent of physicians and 89 percent of nurses used dietary supplements. In addition, 79 percent of physicians and 82 percent of nurses said that they recommend them to their patients. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >Overall, the survey found that multivitamins were the most commonly used supplement. Other popular vitamins and minerals were vitamin C, a B vitamin complex, vitamin D, vitamin E and calcium. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >Out of the non-vitamin and mineral products, physicians were most likely to use green tea, followed by fish oil, glucosamine, soy, flax seed and chondroitin. Nurses were most likely to use green tea, fish oil, echinacea, glucosamine and flax seed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >Motivations</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >Some 40 percent of physicians and 48 percent of nurses said they took supplements for <i>“overall health and wellness”.</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >Over two-thirds of survey respondents said they had multiple motivations for using supplements, including bone health, flu or colds, heart health, immune health, joint health, energy and musculoskeletal pain. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >When it came to recommending supplements to their patients, the most common reason was again overall health and wellness, followed by bone health, joint health, flu or colds, heart health, immune health, musculoskeletal pain, and energy. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"><i><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >“This latest survey adds to the growing body of published data suggesting that healthcare professionals are among the highest users of supplements</span></i><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >,” said CRN. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;" >Another study published in 2000 in the <i>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</i> found that 64 percent of female physicians used vitamin or mineral supplements at least occasionally, and 47 percent used a vitamin or mineral supplement at least five days a week. </span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8;color:black;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;color:black;" ></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;color:black;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >=============================================</span></span>
<br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;color:black;" ></span></span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CSandy%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C19%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:宋体; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1593833729 1073750107 16 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:"\@SimSun"; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Shaklee commissioned the UC Berkeley School of Public Health to conduct a study comparing people who used Shaklee supplements over a period of 20 years or more with people who, over the same 20 years, either used another brand or no supplements at all.</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">
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<br />To see the abstract of the Landmark Study go to http://landmarkstudy.com.
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<br />There you will find the study that confirmed that people who used Shaklee were dramatically healthier than people whoeither used another brand or no supplements at all.</span></p> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:11;" ></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:11;" ></span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
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<br /></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-29888659109361034892009-07-13T21:25:00.000-07:002009-07-13T22:47:43.320-07:00I DON’T WANT TO BE A GUINEA PIG WITHOUT MY CONSENT ... DO YOU?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Today's topic comes from an article I read in the Canadian Broadcasting Companies website. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am extremely concerned because of the fact that more and more studies are pointing to the incredible proliferation of toxic chemicals as possible and maybe probable causes of a wide variety of genetic abnormalities and defects.<br /><br />Remember, just 60 years ago there were only a few synthetic chemicals, (laboratory made compounds that do not exist anywhere in nature). Now, more than 54 MILLION chemical sequences have been identified and more than 85,000 synthetic chemicals have been commercially developed and released into the environment.<br /><br />Very few of these chemicals have been tested at all to determine their effects on any living organism. Even fewer have been tested for interactions with one or two other chemicals to see what other chemicals develop from the combination and what the effects are.<br /><br />NONE have been tested with an array of other chemicals and so, we and our children are the unwitting and non consenting guinea pigs in the greatest chemical experiment the world has ever seen.<br /><br />Synthetic chemicals are in plastics, pesticides, solvents, degreasers, our water, our air, in our food,our schools and workplaces, insulators. They are virtually everywhere.<br /><br />We need speak out about this and stop thinking only of “progress and innovation”.<br /><br />The progress we are seeing is that the synthetic chemicals that provide our conveniences and improvements in military weapons and our increased (temporary) crop yields, are the same synthetic chemicals that are being implicated in the increases of serious health problems like, cancers of the breast, prostate, brain and testicles: miscarriages and other reproductive system abnormalities, early puberty, miscarriages, diabetes, attention deficit disorder, lowered sperm counts, and fewer males of many species being born.<br /><br />We have seen that as long as this proliferation and use of untested synthetic chemicals is allowed to continue unchecked and untested, each generation of every species is exposed to more pollution than the previous generation.<br /><br />It won’t take another world war to wipe out humanity, just the willingness to accept without question the questionable “benefits” of each new potentially lethal synthetic chemical that promises to make our lives better or easier.<br /><br />Here is information about just two of the chemicals mentioned in the movie, “The Disappearing Male” </span><a href="http://bit.ly/bh307"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://bit.ly/bh307</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> You may want to watch it before continuing to read about the chemicals.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>BISPHENOL-A</strong><br />Amongst the chemicals most under the microscope for its negative health effects is a compound first synthesized in the 1890's: Bisphenol A.<br /><br />"I had three different naturopaths at the time, and I had a midwife, I had a doula, and a doctor. And I was told about what herbs to avoid and certain foods to avoid, but no one mentioned anything about containers to avoid." Tosca Gardino, mom<br /><br />It languished until the 1930's, when it was discovered that it could be used as a synthetic"estrogen. In the 1950's it was discovered that bisphenol-A had the remarkable ability to make plastics more pliable and less prone to crack. Between 1980 and 2000, U.S. production of bisphenol-A grew nearly five times. And it is now a ubiquitous component of clear polycarbonate plastic and it is very big business.<br /><br />It is used to make compact discs, sunglasses, bicycle helmets, water and milk bottles, baby bottles, drinking cups, pacifiers, food storage containers, dental sealants, tableware, window frames, cell phones, car parts, toys, and some medical devices such as incubators, dialysis machines, and blood oxygenators. It is the de facto lining used in food cans to prevent corrosion. More than seven billion pounds of bisphenol A are produced each year worldwide.<br /><br />The chemical is so common that over 95% of us have elevated levels of it in our bodies, and the younger you are the higher the level is likely to be. The problem is, even very low doses of bisphenol-A have been repeatedly linked to increased incidence of low sperm counts, the earlier onset of puberty, insulin resistance and diabetes, prostate and testicular abnormalities, among other effects.<br /><br />In 2008, Canada announced it intends to ban the import and sale of polycarbonate baby bottles containing bisphenol A, making it the first country in the world to limit exposure to the controversial chemical. The ban would affect only baby bottles and not other food containers made with bisphenol A (BPA). <em>(Sandy's note: Recently Canada actually did implement the ban)<br /></em><br /><strong>PHTHALATES</strong><br />Phthalates are a class of widely-used compounds that soften plastic and hold scents and colors. They are found in products ranging from consumer electronics like the iPod and iPhone, food packaging, detergents, vinyl floor coverings, plastic toys and medical equipment. They are commonly found in products that are supposed to make us look good, and amongst the worst offenders are a wide variety of cosmetics, shampoos, and fragrances. Three quarters of personal care products contain them.<br /><br />"It looks clean, it smells clean, it feels clean. We've been marketed that this product is clean. So it's difficult to think of it as dirty, as polluted, as toxic." Dr. Aaron Freeman<br /><br />A study last year analyzed the phthalate concentration in common makeup products. Research that shows that boys born to mothers exposed to phthalates had smaller penises, and a whole host of problems which are now referred to as "testicular dysgenesis syndrome". These include reproductive abnormalities that are strongly linked to the later development of testicular and prostate cancer.<br /><br />One of the most commen plastics in the world - PVC or polyvinyl chloride - contains a Phthalate called DEHP. It's been classified as toxic by several agencies around the world.<br />Infant males may be especially susceptible to the effects of DEHP.<br />Ironically, PVC is used to make medical devices such as iv tubing, catheters and blood bags.<br /><br />In a hospital setting, an infant or child can be exposed to 200 times what is considered a safe amount in one single exposure. Studies have shown that the chemical can leach from the plastic and end up in the bodies of vulnerable children - especially male infants.<br />In Europe, the controversy over phthalates is over. In 2006, the European Union determined that they posed health risks and banned them from all products flowing to the 27 countries that make up the union. Over 1200 chemicals in all were outlawed. The governments of Canada and the United States have been much slower to act and North Americans continue to be exposed to them in massive quantities. U.S. chemical companies still produce more than 2 billion pounds of these compounds a year.</span><br /><br />You may wonder why I put this into my blog. I want to awaken people to the fact that this is going on, and that there are companies with enough integrity to avoid using these chemicals in their products and where ever possible in the equipment used to manufacture the products.<br /><br />If you want to see the committment of the Shaklee Corporation to protecting and improving the environment, go to <a href="http://www.shaklee.com/causes_achievements.shtml">http://www.shaklee.com/causes_achievements.shtml</a>. Although they don't talk specifically about these kinds of products, we have been assured that they are keeping on top of the research and protecting the quality of the products that they manufacture.<br /><br />To learn a little about the science behind the Shaklee products go to <a href="http://www.shaklee.com/company_sab.shtml">http://www.shaklee.com/company_sab.shtml</a> and read about our scientists and advisory board. There is lots more info there.<br /><br />To watch a few short videos about the company and the products and to enter the no obligation drawing for $200 worth of products, go to <a href="http://landofand.com/sandraabrams">http://landofand.com/sandraabrams</a> and fill in the information. No one will bug you or inundate you with calls and emails.<br /><br />That's all for now. Keep checking in for more information that can make your life better.ParadiseGrandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10403862375126392506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511925052853905127.post-57028090203734198232009-07-08T08:59:00.000-07:002009-07-10T20:20:17.847-07:00Soy Quality Control ChecklistI promised you information on how to select the highest quality Soy so that it not only will enhance your health, but so that the concerns that make people question the value of soy are addresses for you as well.
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<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CSandy%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C10%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:宋体; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} @font-face {font-family:"\@SimSun"; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} p.MsoBodyText, li.MsoBodyText, div.MsoBodyText {mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-right:0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:13.5pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:navy; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} p.MsoBodyText2, li.MsoBodyText2, div.MsoBodyText2 {mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-right:0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:13.5pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:navy; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:.8in .8in .8in .8in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} /* List Definitions */ @list l0 {mso-list-id:1118796461; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:990531138 -1203857206 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715;} @list l0:level1 {mso-level-start-at:7; mso-level-number-format:alpha-lower; mso-level-text:"%1\)"; mso-level-tab-stop:21.0pt; mso-level-number-position:left; margin-left:21.0pt; text-indent:-.25in;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:18;color:red;" >Soy Quality Control Checklist</span></u></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" ><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /></span></b></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >Do not purchase soy powders and expect them to produce positive health results unless you know that the following "ESSENTIAL SEVEN" quality controls have been met by the manufacturer:</span></b></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >
<br /></span></strong></span></p><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CSandy%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C02%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:宋体; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} @font-face {font-family:"\@SimSun"; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 680460288 22 0 262145 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;} p.MsoBodyText, li.MsoBodyText, div.MsoBodyText {mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-right:0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:blue;" >1. ___ The beans must be organically grown</span></strong><span style=";font-size:10;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:blue;" >2. ___ The beans must NOT be genetically engineered </span></strong><span style=";font-size:10;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:blue;" >3. ___ <i>Each</i> batch must be checked to confirm that it contains the 9 essential
<br /> amino <span style=""></span>acids</span></strong><span style=";font-size:10;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:blue;" >4. ___ In the manufacturing process to produce the soy isolate, the crushed
<br /> soy flakes must be water washed (not alcohol washed)</span></strong><span style=";font-size:10;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:blue;" >5. ___ The anti-thyroid/anti-growth substance MUST be removed</span></strong><span style=";font-size:10;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:blue;" >6. ___ The process must be without heat</span></strong><span style=";font-size:10;color:blue;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:blue;" >7. ___ The soy isolate must have calcium added (when the oil is removed it becomes
<br /> an acidic <span style=""></span>food - when calcium is added it makes it neutral again)<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >
<br /></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >The attached explanations will help you to clear up confusion</span></strong><strong>.</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >a) </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >Were the soybeans ORGANICALLY GROWN?</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" > ..... studies have shown decreased levels of food nutrients and increased levels of nitrates in chemically fertilized crops, when compared with their organic counterparts. There is a connection between the ingestion of nitrates & CANCER! Therefore, it is important to know that pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides have not been used during the growing process. In particular, with soy beans, since they are such a hardy plant, a powerful and DEADLY weed spray called Round-up is usually used. For your safety, you must know that your soy products are organically grown.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" ><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"> <strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >b) </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >Were the soy beans GENETICALLY ENGINEERED?</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" > ..... genetically engineered soybeans are much cheaper to purchase, and most companies producing soy products look for ways to save money.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" ><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >c) </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >Does your soybean powder contain ALL of the nine essential amino acids?</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" > ...... One of the most valuable features of the soybean is that it is a complete protein and provides ALL nine of the essential amino acids. The body requires these daily to produce hormones, digestive juices, antibodies, and enzymes. HOWEVER, not all soybeans are created equal ..... quality and amino acid content will vary based on soil conditions, and variable growing and harvest conditions. If one essential amino acid is missing, the immune system can be depressed 30%, and many important body functions are delayed or stopped. Therefore, it is essential that each batch of soybeans be checked for amino acid content if we want to depend on the soy isolate to provide a GUARANTEED supply of the nine essential amino acids.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" ><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >d) </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >Were the crushed soy flakes washed in alcohol or water?</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" > ....... Alcohol washing destroys isoflavone content ..... up to 88%! It is the isoflavones that reduce the risk of breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancer! As well, it is the isoflavones that are so beneficial in hormone balancing and increasing bone mass.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" ><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"> <strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >e) </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >Was the "anti-thyroid", "anti-growth" substance in the raw soy removed?</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" > ...... Orientals, who have consumed large amounts of soy for years, have known that RAW soy contains an "anti-growth", "anti-tyrosine" substance. Tyrosine deficiency will cause low blood pressure, low body temperature, and restless leg syndrome. Therefore, Orientals always lightly cook their soy foods to deactivate the "anti-tyrosine/anti-growth" substance. Shaklee has designed an extracting process that removes this substance, yet keeps the soy in a raw form in order to maintain the HIGHEST LEVEL OF AMINO ACIDS and ISOFLAVONES which are very sensitive to heat.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" ><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
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Amino acids are very sensitive to heat. In some studies, cooking protein has been shown to destroy up to 50% of some ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS. If an individual consistently consumes a diet that is lacking in all of the essential amino acids, <u>inadequate</u> brain development and hormones, or other body tissue development can be the result.</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:10;" >g)</span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;font-family:";font-size:10;" > </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:red;" >Has CALCIUM been added to your soy powder?</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" > .... Some negative reports about soy say that soy powders are VERY ACIDIC and cause bone loss because it causes calcium to be drawn from the bones!!!! The raw soy bean is a NEUTRAL food ..... neither acidic or alkaline. However, the removal of the soybean oil (which is essential so the soy powder will not go rancid very quickly), makes the powder very acidic. Therefore, adequate calcium (which is very alkaline) must be added to cause the powder to be neutral again, or it can cause the above stated problem. Many protein powder manufactureres do not add any or enough calcium.</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><u1:p></u1:p><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >h)</span></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;color:navy;" > </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:red;" >Do soybeans cause cancer?</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" > ...... It is true that "overcooked" soy does contain "carcinogenic" compounds. When soy is extruded through high temperature, high pressure steam nozzles to form what is called "textured vegetable protein - TVP for short", this form of processing renders the soy "meat substitute" carcinogenic or cancer-causing. TVP is what is used in soy dogs and soy burgers, and should be avoided.</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <u1:p></u1:p><u1:p></u1:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 21pt; text-indent: -0.25in; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" ><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 3pt; font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >i) </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >What about roasted soybeans? </span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" > .... Whole soy beans are high in plant fat. If soybeans are roasted to eat as soy nuts, the heat alters the fat and makes it a trans-fatty acid, which causes both cancer and heart disease. As roasted soy nuts sit on the shelf or in the cupboard in storage, the oils are becoming more and more rancid and carcinogenic. AVOID roasted soy beans.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" ><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"> <strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >j) </span></strong><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >But I've heard that soy protein is hard on the kidneys!</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" > ..... Animal protein is much harder to digest than vegetable protein. Since many people have digestive difficulties, protein that is not thoroughly digested is very challenging to the kidneys. Powdered protein is in a predigested state, and the BEST protein source to choose! Protein is not the enemy - it is essential for life. It is true, however, that EXCESSIVE protein is hard on the kidneys, so if a person consumes more than 2 grams of protein per pound of body weight daily, AND does not consume adequate carbohydrates with it, this could cause kidney damage.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span>
<br /><strong></strong><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""> <strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" >k) </span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><u><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:red;" >But I have breast cancer, and I've been told I cannot have soy!</span></u></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> ....... It is true that soy is a "phyto-estrogen" food, which means it contains substances that have hormone-like components. However, their </span><u style="font-weight: bold;">estrogen strength is 1/1000th that of the body's own stronger estrogens.</u><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Therefore, you want to load your digestive system with quality controlled raw soy powder, because these weaker estrogens will block the estrogen receptor sites from receiving your body's own stronger estrogens and therefore be very protective against estrogen fed cancer.</span>
<br /></span></strong></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="maintext1"><span style="font-size:100%;">So far, in almost 39 years, I have not found any other brand that meets all of these very stringent requirements so I have stayed with Shaklee.</span>
<br /></p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="article_body"><p class="maintext1"><span style="font-size:130%;">This article can help to further clarify the issue of soy and thyroid.</span></p><p class="maintext1"><span style="font-size:100%;">From Virginia Messina, MPH, RD & Mark Messina, PhD:</span></p> <h2>Soyfoods and the Thyroid</h2> <p class="maintext1"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Many foods contain goitrogens, compounds that interfere with thyroid function (and in extreme cases can cause an enlarged thyroid, called a goiter). Along with soyfoods, millet, cruciferous vegetables and other foods contain goitrogens. Generally, these foods cause problems only in areas where iodine intake is low since this mineral is important for thyroid function. The effects of iodine deficiency can be made worse if the diet is high in goitrogens. </span></p> <p class="maintext1"><span style="font-size:100%;"> Although a concern about soy and thyroid function may be news to many vegans, it has actually been a focus of research for more than 70 years. Between 1951 and 1961, this research took on a special importance when about 10 cases of goiter were diagnosed in infants who had been fed infant formula made from soy flour. These old studies form some of the basis for arguments that soy is dangerous for infants. However, the situation for today's soy formula-fed infant is very different. Since the 1960's, soy-based infant formula has been made from soy protein isolate (which does not contain the goitrogens component; soy flour formulas did) and it is fortified with iodine. <strong>No cases of goiter have been diagnosed in infants fed this formula in the past 40 years</strong>. </span></p> <p class="maintext1"><span style="font-size:100%;"> Nor is there any evidence that consuming soy causes thyroid problems in healthy, well-nourished people who have adequate iodine in their diet. However, it is possible that eating a diet with generous amounts of soyfoods could be a problem for people whose iodine intake is marginal. And that might just include some vegans, since the main sources of iodine in western diets are fish and milk. But the appropriate response to this is not to limit healthful soyfoods; it's to <strong>get enough iodine</strong>. Vegetables have varying amounts of iodine depending on where they are grown. In some parts of the world--specifically northern Europe--vegans may have low intakes of iodine. Foods that can supply iodine to vegan diets are sea vegetables, although contents vary quite a bit. Fortified foods are also a good source. Iodized salt is about the most reliable source. Vegans should be sure that, when they season foods with salt, it is iodized. If this isn't a regular part of your diet, use an iodine supplement. </span></p> <p class="maintext1"><span style="font-size:100%;"> CONCLUSION: Soyfoods may contain goitrogenic compounds as do other foods. There is no evidence that regularly eating soyfoods causes thyroid problems in people who eat a balanced diet. Vegans should make an effort to include adequate sources of iodine in their diet. </span></p></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="">
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