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Keeping Our Families Healthy All Winter Long. Barbara Lagoni. Average U.S. adult has 2 to 4 colds/year Average U.S. child has 6 to 10/year Up to 12/year for school age kids Average duration is 1 week (up to 3 weeks) Caused by 200 different viruses.
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Keeping Our Families Healthy All Winter Long Barbara Lagoni
Average U.S. adult has 2 to 4 colds/year Average U.S. child has 6 to 10/year Up to 12/year for school age kids Average duration is 1 week (up to 3 weeks) Caused by 200 different viruses Incidence of Colds/Respiratory INfections
Learn how to keep our immune systems healthy naturally The Natural Approach
Two Causes of Cells to Malfunction… • Exposure to toxins • Lack of nutrients Together, they weaken the immune system. Never Be Sick Again Raymond Francis Only one disease…malfunctioning cells
Stress • Emotional • Physical (including extreme exercise) • Exposure to toxins • Poor diet • Lack of rest • Aging • Sugar/Alcohol What Weakens the Immune System
1900 – 10 pounds (per capita/year) 1985 – 124 pounds/year 2000 – 160 pounds/year Sugar Consumption
Immune Dysfunction • “The anti-nutrient” depletes vitamins and minerals essential for the immune system • B vitamins, antioxidants, iron, and zinc • Displaces natural nutritious foods • such as fruits and vegetables • such as water or milk (with soft drinks - high fructose corn syrup) • Slows white blood cells • Feeds Candida yeast (80% of immune system in gut) Dangers of Sugar
Damaging Affects on the Brain • Creates blood sugar swings (resulting in fatigue, poor focus, poor attention span, irritability, and mood swings) • Depletes essential nutrients for the brain (B vitamins, zinc) More Dangers of Sugar
Sugar Feeds Candida Yeast • Candida produces toxins • Symptoms of Candida • Brain – anxiety, depression, headache, irritability, mood swings, poor memory, poor mental focus, dizziness • Digestive – diarrhea, bloating, gas, irritable bowel, bad breath, heartburn, food allergies, constipation, belching, abdominal pain, mucous in stools, and cravings for sweets, bread and alcohol More Dangers of Sugar
Weakened Immune System – frequent infections (especially ears, tonsils), sinus congestion, chronic cough, pain or tightness in chest, environmental sensitivities (mold), asthma-like symptoms Reproductive – endometriosis, uterine fibroids, cervical dysplasia, PMS premenstrual syndrome, infertility, loss of libido, prostatitis, impotence, pelvic pain, vaginal discharge and itching Other – acne, skin disorders, white coated tongue, athlete’s foot, canker sores, nail fungus, burning tongue, spots in front of eyes, rash or blisters in mouth, fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness, blurred vision More Candida Symptoms
Aggravates Inflammation • Sugar causes the body to be more acidic (along with meat and dairy) • Vegetables cause the body to be alkaline • Inflammatory conditions include heart disease, arthritis, all “itises”, cancer, eczema, asthma, etc • The more insulin produced ... … The more inflammation More Dangers of Sugar
High insulin levels cause cancer cells to grow. At least 4 or 5 types of cancer have been linked to high insulin levels (Steve Chaney PhD and cancer researcher) • Dental decay • Diabetes • Excessive weight gain • Osteoporosis (body pulls calcium from bones to make blood more alkaline) More Dangers of Sugar
Free Radical Damage • Increased from high insulin • Damage to Digestive Tract • Reduces production of digestive enzymes • Leads to allergies and immune issues More Dangers of Sugar
Refined carbohydrates… including breads and baked goods, chips, crackers, and snacks … all cause high insulin levels and blood sugar surges. White Flour ... Sugar’s Cousin
Obesity – not a will power issue. Cravings are … a metabolic imbalancethat causes blood sugar to plummet • Cinch Plan or Energizing Soy Protein • B Complex • Glucose Regulation Complex • Vita Lea How to Stop the Cravings
What Strengthens the Immune System? • Avoiding sugar and baked goods • Diet rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, low fat protein • Water/Hydration • Exercise regularly • Reduce toxic exposure • Adequate rest … 8 hrs/day (10 hrs/day kids) • Nutritional supplements essential for the immune system
OptifloraProbiotic System • Restores beneficial micro-organisms to lower intestines • lost from antibiotics, diarrhea, chemotherapy, steroids, and other medications • Keeps undesirable bacteria and yeasts in check • Strengthens the immune system • Triple encapsulation • protects acidophilus, bifidus, and other probiotics from stomach acids
Unique, Patented “Triple Encapsulation” Technology Protects “Live” Microflora “Live” microflora Water and oxygen barrier Stomach acid protection Only Shaklee has it! OPTIFLORA™ completely survives stomach acid. Microflora are then released in the intestine.
Who Benefits from Optiflora flatulence abdominal cramps bloating diarrhea constipation digestive disorders candida yeast issues colitis allergies/sinus acid reflux antibiotics steroid medications bottle-fed babies low fiber/poor diets irritable bowel syndrome ear infections Nutrition and You Vita Books
Sustained Release Vita C 500 • First sustained-release vitamin C to use all natural plant gums and waxes… slowly releasing the whole vitamin C complex over 5 hours. • The role of Vitamin C • Antioxidant • Natural antihistamine • Builds connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, skin) • Reduces risk of cataracts • Helps reduce allergy symptoms • Helps reduce risk of cancer • Used in prevention and treatment of colds
Who Benefits from Vitamin C stress bruise easily bleeding gums nose bleeds varicose veins spider veins chronic infection allergies asthma frequent colds/flu prickly heat swollen glands anemia colon polyps weakened immune system slow healing wounds Source – Nutrition and You , Vita Books@wi.rr.com
To determine dosage of Vitamin D supplement for optimal blood level (50 dl) • 1000 to 2000 iu recommended • As a result, Vitamin D was raised in all Vita Lea products at no additional charge. Infant Vita Lea 400 iu Vita Lea w/ and w/o iron 800 iu Incredivites 600 iu Vita Lea Gold 1000 iu Vitalizer 1000-1200 iu Shaklee Vitamin D Study …Journal of Lipidology, most prominent scientific journal in that field
Essential for strong bones (with calcium and minerals) • Essential for strong immune system • Helps regulate cell growth and differentiation • May reduce risk of cancer studies show: • breast 50% • colorectal cancer 55% • prostate cancer 55% Benefits of Vitamin D
May reduce cardiovascular risks • hypertension, obesity, and diabetes • Helps blood vessels relax & improves blood flow • Lower risks for stroke & congestive heart failure • Improved cognitive function • Vitamin D receptors in the brain • Improves health of myelin sheath and nerves • Helps maintain health of ovaries, uterus, lungs, esophagus, stomach, bladder, kidney, pancreas More Vitamin D Benefits
CarotoMax • Six extremely potent fat-soluble carotenoids • lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha & beta carotene, astaxanthin • Support health of eyes, prostate, immune system, heart, lungs, and cervix (higher fat contents) • For people who don’t eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day • Benefits: macular degeneration cervical dysplasia family history of cancer detoxifies liver
NUTRIFERON • Powerful breakthrough in immune system science • Naturally boosts interferon production* • Created by the discoverer of interferon *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Nutriferon • 4 plant extracts • (pumpkin seeds, plantago seeds, safflower seeds, and • Japanese honeysuckle) thus completely safe and natural • Developed by the immunologist who helped discover interferon (key component of immune response) • Increases interferon production • 4 human clinical trials ( Hepatitis C ) • Increases effectiveness of macrophages • (white blood cells that act like “pac men” gobbling up viruses, bacteria, cancer cells, and other “invaders”)
CORNELL NUTRIFERON STUDY • NUTRIFERON… …Activates genes causing • Natural Killer Cell: • Activation • Proliferation • Signaling
Phase 1 – Dr Ann Moscona, top virologist in U.S., developed an entire new technique – Human Airway Epithelial Model to study viruses without having to test on animals. • Phase 2 – Using that model, the study showed NutriFeron increased Natural Killer Cells which target viruses and tumor cells. Nutriferon Study – Cornell Weill Medical School
Who Would Benefit From Nutriferon • Compromised immunity • Colds and flu • Allergies • Asthma • Hepatitis C • Surgery • Cancer • Chemotherapy
Shaklee Defend & Resist • Echinacea, larch tree, elderberry extracts • Take at the onset of infection for 7 days • Boosts production/activity of white blood cells • Standardized extracts to ensure potency and effectiveness • Can be chewed, swallowed, made into tea
Premium Garlic Complex • Potency of fresh raw garlic without the odor • Patented ShakleeGuard ensures quality and freshness • Odor-controlled from: • Gentle low temperature drying process • Spearmint and rosemary extract • Formulated to release allicin (active ingredient) lower in intestinal tract
Immune Benefits Anti-inflammatory Anti-viral Anti-bacterial Anti-fungal Kills intestinal parasites Protects from radiation Increase white blood cells Cardio Benefits Lower cholesterol Raises HDL (good cholesterol) Helps lower triglycerides Increases fluidity of blood Neutralizes free radicals Helps lower blood pressure Blood cleanser; traps metals Benefits of Garlic • Other – lowers blood glucose in diabetics
FlavoMax • Contains all 6 classes of the highly potent water-soluble flavonoid antioxidants (from seeds, peels, flowers, and bark) • Protects areas where blood isconcentrated (liver, heart and cardiovascular, intestines, immune system, lungs) • Benefits: anti-inflammatory anti-cancer inhibits tumor formation anti-viral natural antibiotic keeps blood vessels elastic inhibits plaque formation allergies, asthma, sinusitis eczema, psoriasis gout herpes sore throat, colds, flu prostatitis cataracts protects against oxidation of LDL cholesterol Source – Nutrition and You , VitaBooks@wi.rr.com
Zinc wound healing protects eyes prostate health anorexia detoxify liver from alcohol pregnancy and lactation lowers premature delivery risk colds and flu lost in perspiration white spots on fingernails loss of taste, smell, appetite delayed sexual maturity acne fertility problems nerve damage cataracts
Incredivites Chewable C Optiflora Alfalfa NutriFeron Defend and Resist Echinacea Children’s Supplements
Family Winter Wellness Program For the Adults: Vitalizer NutriFeron Breakfast Cinch Shake For the Kids: Incredivites/Infant Vita Lea Chewable C Protein shake (Energizing Soy Smoothie, Mealshakes, or Cinch) Optiflora Keep handy when needed: Defend and Resist (Echinacea plus) Shaklee Premium Garlic
Medical Experts say… “In the coming decades, the most important determinants of health and longevity will be the personal choices made by each individual.” The Journal of the American Medical Association