From the Executive Director

Welcome to the September edition of The Gazette Newsletter, in this issue I want to share with you, our dear readers, the newest additions to the Shaklee family: Vita-D3, Cholesterol Reduction, Fiber Advantage and Get Clean Water.  

We’ve devoted practically the entire issue of The Gazette Newsletter to back to school—to guarantee you and your whole gang a healthier lives. 

Back to school is an official season that signifies a fresh start for families—a time to get super-organized, plan healthy meals, shop for clothes and supplies, gear up for sports and other after-school activities, and, well, become crazy-busy again.

We’ll talk about children’s health; the right nutrients for an adequate development, guidelines to keep your children as healthy as possible and Do you know what your children eat? We have studies that will open your eyes about your children’s health.

Healthier you column, will discuss a very important article, for parents specially, about chemicals some parents use around their kids. Parents: get educated and take action!

Green goes with Everything ~ Simple steps to a healthier life and a cleaner planet by Sloan Barnett, Sloan exposes the toxic truth behind the household products we use every day -- from laundry detergent to toothpaste to lipstick. She explains how these and other seemingly benign stuff can harm us and our children.

Also in this edition, we want to share with you our happiness; we’ve opened another branch of Shaklee: Florida. Pass the word around, if you have friends or relatives and you want them to receive this free newsletter or if they need our products.

Feel free to pass on these newsletters to others if you like, but please do not spam them. It is better to have them contact us directly, as others have done, to subscribe if they wish to do so.

Until next month

Children’s Health: Back to school

Did you know that 75% of a person’s brain capacity is developed between birth and age three? By age 5 a person brains is 90% developed. On average, babies grow ten inches in length and triples their weight in their first year of birth.   

It is important that infants and children receive special care for their health and development. A lack of attention to a child’s health can lead to serious problems in adolescence and adulthood. A report from the USDA show that 85% of children eat fewer than recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day. That means that only 15% of American children are receiving all the vitamins and minerals they need for proper development. Also the CDC supports that 76% of children don’t exercise at all during the day, some studies support that 41% of children are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.  Parents have the responsibility to help their children receive proper health and nutrition so that they can grow and develop correctly. Another study found that 25% of toddlers eat French Fries on any given day, while nearly one-third skip vegetables all together. On top of that, cookies, hotdogs, and sugar-laden fruit juices rank among the Top 10 foods eaten by infants and toddlers in the United States.  Inadequate nutrient intakes can compromise bone growth, immune function, and overall physical and cognitive development. 

• Parents can follow a few simple guidelines to ensure that their infant and children are as healthy as possible.
• Make sure your child has adequate sleep. Children require 10-12 hours of sleep per day.
• Make sure your child is receiving adequate exercise. Childhood obesity is an increasing epidemic in the United States. Regular exercise and proper nutrition are essential to avoid obesity in childhood and adulthood.
• Make sure your child is receiving proper nutrition. A balanced diet full of vitamins and minerals will aid in your child’s proper growth and development. During childhood, vitamin D is essential for development of bones and teeth. Without it, dietary calcium and phosphorous—two key bone-building minerals—can’t be properly assimilated. 
• With vitamin D present, calcium and phosphorous absorption is increased by up to 40% and 80%, respectively.

Kids today are becoming more sedentary and not observing healthy nutrition practices. According to the AAP (American Association of Pediatrics), the average child spends 3 or more hours per day in front of the TV, and an additional 2.5 hours in front of other screens (computer or video games) that’s a total of 5.5 hours in front of screens rather than living active.

• Regular exercise help children:
• Build healthy bones, joints and muscles
• Sleep better
• Decrease the risks of type 2 diabetes
• Have a positive self image
• Feel less stressed

Parents can help their children by setting an example and being active themselves. Families can be active together such as family walks, biking, and outdoor activities. 

Special Product Feature

Healthy Nutrition: What are we putting ON our kids?

287 Industrial Chemicals—Found in a test of the umbilical cord blood of 10 newborns: consumer-product ingredients, banned industrial chemicals, and pesticides

1,4-Dioxane and Formaldehyde—Found in 61% of 28 children’s bath soaps, shampoos, lotions, and other personal care products tested; considered probable carcinogens by the EPA

Phthalates—Fragrance can contain phthalates—known endocrine disrupters—which are also known to be skin irritants with potentially negative impacts on the respiratory system, liver, and kidneys

What Chemicals Are We Using

AROUND Our Kids?

Out of 81,000 CHEMICALS REGISTERED WITH THE EPA IN THE PAST 30 YEARS, fewer than 20% have been tested for toxicity!

Poisonings—Chlorine bleach is the chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings in the U.S.

Asthma—Common household cleaners and appliances may give off fumes that can be triggers for asthma in children

Health Risks—Chemicals that can be found in everyday products that are probably under your kitchen sink or in your laundry room,

basement, bathroom, and garage are known to be harmful to children, particularly to their developing nervous systems and brains

What Should You Be Doing?

Go to the National Institutes of Health’s Household Products Database to look up cosmetic and household products you use: http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ingredients.htm

Green goes with everything

Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner planet

 By Sloan Barnett

Imagine if your best friend gave you vital information that could protect you and your family, and save you money, and help the planet. Imagine if you were given clear, simple choices, small changes that could have a big impact on your life. And you could still wear leather shoes and deodorant. You'd listen, right? Well, think of Today show contributor Sloan Barnett as that friend. A mother of three, a dedicated consumer advocate, Sloan gives us a fast, simple, down-to-earth primer on the ways our homes are making us sick, and what we can all do to transform them into the safe sanctuaries we want and need them to be. Sloan exposes the toxic truth behind the household products we use every day -- from laundry detergent to toothpaste to lipstick. She explains how these and other seemingly benign stuff can harm us and our children. She offers an array of alternatives, and inspires us to see that we're never helpless: Every day, we have the power to make better, smarter, safer choices. Packed with common sense and sass, product picks and practical tips, Green Goes With Everything is for everyone who wants to live a healthier life.

Contact me to pre-order today, shipping on September 23rd 32% off retail All Profits are donated to charities, with at least 5% to Shaklee Cares

Cinch Success Stoies

Jay, walking it off at 65, a total of 15 inches and 45 pounds healthier

Since his teenage years, Jay struggled with weight and was often teased, which hit him hard in the confidence department. Through college and beyond, the weight remained difficult. Jay tried prescription diet pills, other diets, and just watching what he ate. If he did lose weight, he couldn't keep it off. It was discouraging.

Last summer Jay got a call from his friend, a fellow Shaklee Distributor. Did he know of anyone in his group who would like to be in a test group for a brand-new program for losing weight? "Yes, yes-me!" was Jay's response.

"I told my wife Linda I was committed to making it happen," says Jay. "We've used Shaklee products for 25 years and have such a strong belief in them I felt this program could work. So I started the Cinch plan and followed it just like it was laid out. And I started walking," Jay says proudly. "I followed the plan all summer and into the fall."

Jay walked every day, starting with 15-minute walks and working up to 90-minute walks. "I'm 65, so that took some doing," he says. "We live in a small village in Vermont, where you see a lot of the same people.

As the summer wore on and the pounds and inches started to fall off, I got some interesting responses," Jay recalls.

"One person said he THOUGHT he had seen me walking through town, but wasn't sure . . . another called and said she had seen Linda with a big yellow dog but didn't recognize 'the guy' she was with. Imagine!”

Simple things did the trick for Jay: Sticking with the plan and walking. Nothing fancy-just determination

"I still find myself looking in the mirror," says Jay. "I have not weighed what I weigh now for so long, it is truly amazing! I feel so blessed to have Shaklee in my life."

New Shaklee Product

Shaklee Fiber Advantage Bar

Shaklee Fiber Advantage Bars have everything you taste buds crave. Delicious apples, dates and whole grain rolled oats packed into each scrumptiously chewy, cinnamony bar. The best part? You get 8 grams of healthy soluble, insoluble and prebiotic fiber to help keep your digestive system running smoothly. Great healthy snack for the whole family. Gluten free, Star K and low glycemic.

Fiber Advantage

Chewy Apple Cinnamon Bar 100% natural and

100% irresistible. Shaklee Fiber Advantage Bars

have everything you taste.

Who knew something so good could be so good for you?

8 grams of fiber

Promotes digestive health

Fruit, vegetables and whole grains in every bite

Gluten free

Cholesterol Reduction Complex

Good news for 1 in 3 American adults who have high cholesterol, there is a way to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol naturally! Shaklee Cholesterol Reduction Complex is a proprietary formulation with clinically proven ingredients that help prevent the absorption of cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol. It’s made with powerful blend of sterols and stanols, which are naturally found in plants, fruits, vegetables and grains. These ingredients have been shown in more than 80 clinical studies to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol levels. The Heart-healthy choice that provides 2,000 mgs of plant sterols and stanols per day

It contains plant sterols and stanols that, when added to a healthy diet, have been shown in numerous studies to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol

Gluten free

Star-k certified

No artificial flavors sweeteners, colors or preservatives added

Vita-D3

Add some sunshine to your day with Vita-D3™! Recent research show that vitamin D—the “sunshine vitamin” —offers a multiple of benefits including supporting healthy heart function, immune and bone health. But depending on where you live, the time of the year, and your skin color—you might be among the many Americans who aren’t getting enough of this essential nutrient. Boost your level of vitamin D with Shaklee Vita-D3. The perfect choice for overall health and well-being, Vita-D3 provides 1,000 IU of high potency vitamin D3 to help your body thrive!.

Vitamin D has been shown in recent studies to
Help support healthy, heart function
Help promote immune health
Facilitate healthy cell development
Aid in calcium absorption for maintaining strong bones and teeth