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What Is Aging You? Discover The Missing Link To Amazing Health!

2012-01-27T20:02:00.000-08:00

April Green Challenge

2009-04-16T09:10:00.001-07:00

Make your own household cleaning products
http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/daily-green-tips/cleaning-products

Many commercial cleaning products are packed with chemicals that are harmful to our bodies and the ocean. Using only lemon, baking soda, and vinegar, you can clean almost anything in your home while saving money, your health, and the environment!

Lemon
Lemons are acidic, so using lemons adds antibacterial and antiseptic properties and is also a natural bleaching agent. Use it for:
dissolving soap scum and hard water deposits;
cleaning and shining brass and copper with lemon juice (a lemon cut in half and dipped in salt is good for cleaning spots off copper fixtures);
freshening the drain and kitchen by putting a whole lemon peel through the garbage disposal;
bleaching away stains by pouring lemon juice on white linens and clothes and allowing them to dry in the sun.
Vinegar
Vinegar is a natural disinfectant and deodorizer and is a great all-purpose cleaner (on anything but marble). The strong smell will disappear when it dries.
Mix one part water to one part vinegar for an all-purpose cleaner that you can use on the stove, appliances, counter tops, and stone and brick surfaces.
Add ½ cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle instead of fabric softener.
Pour vinegar around the inside rim of the toilet bowl and scrub to get rid of rings.
Mop the floor in the bathroom with vinegar diluted with water.
Add a couple of teaspoons to a spray bottle filled with water for window cleaner.
Baking soda
Baking soda is abrasive cleanser that is excellent at dissolving dirt, mildew, grease, and even wax. It also acts as a natural deodorizer.
As a paste, baking soda is great for removing dirt and grime.
Mix 4 tablespoons baking soda with 1 quart warm water and shake to make a great all-purpose spray you can use on anything from the bathtub to the fridge.
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the rinse cycle instead of fabric softeners, as well as help remove odors from clothes.
Wet stains on the oven and then shake baking soda over them; scrub with steel wool and watch even old rust stains disappear.
Place a box in the refrigerator and freezer to absorb odor.
Sprinkle it on your carpet before vacuuming to eliminate food and pet odors.
Neutralize food and cat litter odors by sprinkling it at the bottom of the garbage and litter box.
Use it to clean and polish metals and plastics.
Combination power
Lemon juice mixed with vinegar or baking soda makes a great cleaning paste.
A lemon cut in half and sprinkled with baking soda makes a great abrasive cleaner you can use to scrub stubborn dishes, surfaces, and stains
Pour ½ cup baking soda down drain, add ½ cup white vinegar, and cover the drain. Wait 15 minutes and then pour 1 gallon of hot water down the drain to get rid of build up.
Make a super toilet cleaner with ¼ cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar. Pour it into toilet and let sit for five minutes before scrubbing with a brush.
Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of Borax to replace automatic dishwasher detergent.
One cup olive oil blended with ½ cup lemon juice makes furniture polish for your hardwood furniture

Top three reasons to Join

2009-04-05T19:05:00.001-07:00

3 Reasons Why Spring 2009 Is aGREAT Time to Join Shaklee!REASON #1 —Join Free with 50 PV from April 1, 2009 to May 15, 2009Spring is here, and our Join Free with 50 PV promotion has sprung! It starts on April 1,2009 and runs through May 15, 2009! After you join, there will be many opportunities toshare this great promotion:Earth Day Meetings • In-Home Presentations • Woman to Woman events • Your “Grand Opening”• After your Spring Cleaning with Get Clean™ • Whenever you present Shaklee to anyone new!This incredible offer waives the $19.95 fee—more affordable to join! Every new personyou sponsor with 50 PV earns you 1 point toward the Dream 2009 Incentive Trip. Pointsearned after June 30, 2009 will be applied to the 2010 Incentive Trip. Jump-start yourincentive trip qualification!REASON #2 —The Power of 10!It’s a great time to be NEW in Shaklee! If you join Shakleebetween April 1, 2009 to July 31, 2009, you are eligibleto earn $100 for each 10 personal sponsoring points youearn in your first 90 days in Shaklee.How you earn personal sponsoring points:a) 5 Points—Sponsor a $299 GOLD Ambassadorb) 2 Points—Sponsor a Distributor w/100PVc) 1 Point—Sponsor a Member or Distributor w/50PVd) AutoShip Bonus Point—Through June 30, 2009, you earn double the sponsoringpoints earned on any new Member, Distributor, or GOLD Ambassador if they maintain anAutoShip order of at least 100 PV for 3 months.For complete details about the Shaklee Dream 2009 trip, talk to the person who gaveyou this flyer.REASON #3 — A Personal Website FOR SIX MONTHS When You Join as aGOLD Ambassador!From April 1, 2009 to May 15, 2009, when you join as a GOLD Ambassador,you get all the benefits of being a GOLD Ambassador…• 15% Product Discount (on SRP)• New Distributor Welcome Kit ($39 value)• Global Ambassador Status ($99 value)• FREE Product Coupon with your next order of 100 PV/IPV (a $93.25 SRP value ifredeemed for Shaklee Vitalizer™)• Up to 125 PV and up to 140 Tru-Infinity™ PV (IPV) on select PAKs• An additional 10% off on select AutoShip offers, plus loyalty rewards in the form of $10product coupons, redeemable for products valued at up to $93.25 SRP.• To offset the carbon emissions of shipping the PAK, Shaklee will plant 5 trees!• One Mission Product Action Kit (PAK) of Your Choice!PLUS…A Personal Website FOR SIX MONTHS (a $119.70 value)

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2009-03-23T07:58:00.000-07:00

Cancer Update from John's-Hopkins

Bottled water in your car is very dangerous! On the Ellen show, Sheryl Crow said this is what caused her breast cancer. It has been identified as the most common cause of the high levels of dioxin in breast cancer tissue. Sheryl Crow's oncologist told her: women should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. The heat reacts with the chemicals in the plastic of the bottle which releases dioxin into the water. Dioxin is a toxin increasingly found in breast cancer tissue. So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. Pass this on to all the women in your life. This information is the kind we need to know that just might save us! Use a stainless steel canteen or a glass bottle instead of plastic!

LET EVERYONE WHO HAS A WIFE / GIRLFRIEND / DAUGHTER KNOW PLEASE!

This information is also being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center .
No plastic containers in microwave.
No water bottles in freezer
No plastic wrap in microwave.

A dioxin chemical causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies.
Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers... This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat,=2 0and plastic releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body... Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food.. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons... Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran wrap, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead. This is an article that should be sent To anyone important in Your life!

Some many resources

2009-03-11T12:46:00.001-07:00

http://www.greencleancare.com

Jason at Green Clean, carpet care and restoration.

check this out for an all natural alternative to the chemical cleaners.

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2009-03-05T07:41:00.000-08:00

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Art supplies and Safety

2008-09-18T09:23:00.001-07:00

Children's Health Environmental Coalition
HealtheHouse
www.checnet.org/HealtheHouse

What’s on the Label: Art and Hobby Supplies
by Allison Sloan

Children's Health Environmental Coalition

As they grow up, children typically use many different art supplies to explore their creativity. But art and hobby supplies can contain toxic ingredients, such as lead in ceramic glazes and solvents in glues. The hazards associated with such ingredients can be avoided if parents choose art supplies by reading labels carefully.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates art and craft supplies according to two laws:

Acute health hazards, or health effects that occur during or immediately after contact or use, are covered by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). This law requires makers of art supplies and other potentially hazardous products to test and label products for acute health hazards, including illness or injury from touching, breathing, or swallowing a product, as well as whether it irritates the skin or is flammable or combustible.

Manufacturers of art supplies must test and label products for longterm health effects like cancer and brain damage under the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA). LHAMA applies to paints, spray paints, solvents, crayons, colored pencils, glues, adhesives, putties and other products sold specifically for art, craft and model-construction purposes. It does not cover paints, adhesives, and solvents sold for household and construction uses.

Products that have been tested and labeled according to this law will state on the label the words: Conforms with ASTM D-4236.

Under LHAMA, schools cannot provide art supplies with a chronic-hazard warning label to children in grades six and younger. LHAMA gives CPSC the authority to bring legal action against schools that do not comply. The State of California has a List of Art and Craft Materials that May Not be Purchased for Use in Grades K-6. (The law does not forbid these products for use in grades 7-12, however.)
Though these rules appear to cover the bases when it comes to warning of potential hazards from art and hobby supplies, they leave out two important consumer protections.

These laws do not require that manufacturers list all ingredients.

There is also no registration or approval process for art supplies (like for drugs and pesticides) that would ensure government oversight. Therefore, there is no guarantee that the labels on art supplies are in full compliance with the law.
Independent Certification

In an effort to reassure consumers that their products are tested and labeled according to regulations, many manufacturers have sought certification by the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI). Companies must pay a fee to become a member of ACMI, so it is a manufacturer-supported organization.

ACMI toxicology staff reviews their members’ product formulas and determines whether they have been adequately evaluated and labeled for acute and chronic health effects, in compliance with regulations, or whether additional tests and labels are needed. ACMI does not conduct any tests of its own, though it may recommend that the manufacturer contract a laboratory to do so. Note that ACMI does not publish or provide detailed information on its standards, which makes it difficult to assess how rigorous they are.

If a product fits the ACMI criteria, it receives one of two certification seals. Many art supplies on the market bear one of these labels:

AP — Approved Product indicates that ACMI has found that the product has “no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans or to cause acute or chronic health problems.”

The logo is round with the letters “AP” in the center. The logo is sometimes accompanied by the word “nontoxic”. The “AP” label is replacing the “AP Nontoxic,” “CP Nontoxic,” “CP,” and “HL/NT” (“Health Label/Nontoxic”) logos, which may remain on some older labels.

CL — Cautionary Label indicates that the product contains hazardous ingredients, but is fully tested and labeled in compliance with federal law. This seal does not appear on any children’s products.

The logo is an octagonal logo with “CL” in the center. This logo is replacing the “HL/CR” or “Health Label/Cautions Required,” seal.
While the ACMI seals are intended to make it easier for consumers to decipher labels and choose safer products, ACMI is occasionally more generous in granting “Approved Product” seals than some children’s health advocates prefer. For example:

ACMI certification does not guarantee that a product is completely free of toxic substances, even when the “AP” seal is accompanied by the word “nontoxic”. In fact, the only substances ACMI prohibits are radioactive elements and lead in children’s products, along with substances banned by FHSA. (Flake white lead ceramic glaze is permitted for adults).

ACMI continues to certify PVC polymer clays as “Approved Products,” even after a 2002 study by the Vermont Public Interest Research Group found that molding this clay leaves residues of phthalates on children’s hands. (See Polymer Clays are a Handful of Phthalates and ACMI’s Response.) Phthalates, which soften plastic, have caused birth defects, reproductive problems and organ damage in laboratory tests on animals.

ACMI certification does not guarantee that a product has been tested for all contaminants. For instance, in 2000, an independent investigation by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer revealed that some crayons were contaminated with asbestos, even though ACMI had certified them as “nontoxic.”
What to Look for on Labels

Precautionary Labels and Health Warnings

Look for products labeled "low odor". There are now many art supplies, such as markers and pens, paint thinner and clear coatings, that are formulated to produce fewer fumes.

Look for the signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. For kids’ supplies, avoid products that bear any of these labels. Remember, the least hazardous products do not need a signal word.

Look for the words “Conforms to ASTM D-4236” on art supplies to ensure that the product is properly labeled for chronic health hazards. Please note, however, that “Conforms to ASTM D-4236” means only that a product is labeled sufficiently, not that it is safe to use. It is especially important that you find this phrase on products that do not bear one of the signal words listed above.

Look for warnings of specific health hazards. Warnings of acute hazards include “Harmful or fatal if swallowed” or “May cause skin irritation.” Labels for longterm health effects under ASTM D-4236 may warn of cancer, sterility, permanent eye damage, birth defects, allergic reactions, organ damage, or that exposure may be harmful if swallowed, by breathing vapors or dusts, or by skin contact. Any art product with these warnings shouldn’t be used by or around young children!

Avoid any product with the words "Keep out of the reach of children." If adults use such products in the home, be sure to store these in a safe place, preferably secured in high cabinets that children cannot open (by using locks or childproof door latches).

Avoid products with ACMI’s CL —Cautionary Label seal. The logo is an octagonal logo with “CL” in the center.
Ingredients

Look for specific ingredients, followed by their health effects, on the label or packaging. Though the law does not require that all ingredients be listed on art supply labels, it does require that specific harmful ingredients be identified, along with their specific health effects. Some of these chemicals are solvents that may be found in adhesives, spray paints, paint thinners, and paint removers.

Look for the VOC content, if indicated, in adhesives, paints, and other solvent-based products, and choose products with the lowest VOC. VOCs are volatile organic compounds — breathable gases that vaporize from products while they dry. See What’s on the Label: Paints, Finishes, Adhesives, and other Building Supplies (coming soon!) for more information.
Other Tips

Don’t rely solely on ACMI logos for help in choosing safer products for children. While ACMI logos can provide some guidance to parents, these logos are not a guarantee of safety.

Use products only as directed and ventilate well when using art supplies that produce fumes (VOCs).

Never transfer art materials out of the original container — you’ll lose valuable safety information.

Take extra care when buying or using foreign-made arts and crafts materials, regardless of what the label says. Other countries’ standards for the definition “nontoxic” may not take children’s special vulnerability into consideration.

Always supervise children while they are using art and craft supplies. Young children frequently put things in their mouths and are likely to paint or draw on themselves.

Don’t eat, drink or smoke while working with art and craft supplies.

After using art supplies, wash your child’s hands and your hands as well as the supplies themselves (brushes, surfaces, etc.).
Other Resources:
Art and Hobby Supplies, Washington Toxics Coalition (summary). You can purchase the full version (4 pages, $1.50) by writing WTC, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 540, Seattle WA 98103. Ph: 206-632-1545.
Markers and Pens and the Pollutants They Emit, Aerias AQS IAQ Resource Center
List of Art and Craft Materials that May Not be Purchased for Use in Grades K-6. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment put together this list to guide teachers and administrators in stocking their art rooms.

See Also:
Games, Arts & Crafts

Look for safer product alternatives in CHEC's Safer Products Store.

Original Date - 08/04/03 Last Updated - 09/03/04

© 2001-2002 CHEC. Other content used with permission
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Vivix-new anti aging tonic

2008-09-09T15:12:00.000-07:00

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Vivix ingredients are 10x more powerful slowing key mechanism of aging than Resveratrol alone.*

Vivix Fights Cellular Aging* and More:
All-natural, patent-pending formulation, Vivix is a unique blend of polyphenols which have been shown in laboratory studies to positively impact the four mechanisms of cellular aging.

ü Protects and repairs cellular DNA
ü Positively impacts genetic regulators, which help turn down cellular aging.
ü Promote mitochondrial biogenesis, which helps increase power production within the cells.
ü Heart health & cardiovascular function - Brain health* - Enhanced Immunity - Joint health
ü Promotes cellular longevity - Helps Increase cellular energy - Promotes good health and well being
THE SCIENCE OF AGING:
We know drinking red wine is good for you, according to Dr. David Sinclair, founder of Sirtris Pharmaceuticals and professor at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Sinclair told Barbara Walters on her special, “Live to Be 150. . . Can You Do It? ”
· “I think we’ve passed the turning point in our understanding of the aging process.”
He believes he has uncovered one of the genetic keys that will re-set our biological clocks and control aging. Clinical studies show Vivix is a special patented blend that is 10x more powerful than Resveratrol alone.
Vivix™ (#21000) SRP: $100.00 - Member Discount: $85.00
Special Introductory Offer: $76.50 (10% off Member Price on AutoShip)

Give us a call to find out more about Vivix.
Kimberly Langert 612-296-6776
www.shaklee.net/green_like_me

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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2008-09-03T11:41:00.001-07:00

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Super cool marketing that works Message I think we all can use this info
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Beginners Guide to Reusable Bags

2008-08-29T07:03:00.001-07:00

A beginner's guide to reusable bags
May the bag be with you
Store the bag in your car and put it back when you’re done.
Bring back the sack! While you're at it, stuff some old shopping bags in there, too! Paper or plastic, reuse is fantastic!
Get several reusable bags — you’ll probably need more than one, and you're going to get hooked on their convenience and general awesomeness.
Put it out there
Make a note: Remind yourself to use that bag with a line on your shopping list or a sticky note on your car's dashboard.
Get in the habit. Challenge yourself to use a reusable bag for your next five shopping trips.
Be prepared: If there's a bagger at checkout, let them know ahead of time that you have your own bag that you want to reuse.
Beyond the bag
Some people wonder what they will do without disposable bags. Fear not.
Most recycling collectors allow use of reusable containers instead of paper bags. Ask your local recycler if you can use alternatives like plastic waste baskets, 5-gallon buckets, or storage totes.
Put out only full bags on recycling day. Combine your half bag with a neighbor's.
Instead of pulling out the bag liner in your wastebasket, dump the contents into a bigger container on trash day.

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2008-08-26T09:19:00.000-07:00

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2008-07-30T13:44:00.001-07:00

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2008-07-08T12:38:00.001-07:00

Change the world, starting at home

2008-07-08T12:36:00.000-07:00

Thank you for your interest in

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We’re about a HEALTHIER life for Everyone and a BETTER life for Anyone!

You can enter a drawing to win a package of environmentally safe products for you to give Shaklee a try or if you are already a Shaklee customer, a FREE BASKET of our Gold Premier Collections products is always a welcomed gift!

Please visit the site below to enter…

Visit http://www.goshaklee.info enter the Password wd00077 to login and read the information on how to enter the draw.

Feel free to send me an email or give me a call when you are done so that I can answer any questions you might have.

Thanks for visiting and I will be in touch soon!

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2008-06-29T19:32:00.000-07:00


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How to start. easy check list

2008-03-23T14:04:00.001-07:00

http://www.shaklee.net/green_like_me
The real dirt on clean.
You know that good, healthy feeling you get when you’ve just
cleaned house? Sorry to spoil it, but you may have just made
your home dirtier.
Think of it this way. You wouldn’t let your kids play with toxic
chemicals, so why would you let the baby crawl over a floor that’s
just been wiped with them? That’s much more dangerous than the
orange juice that was just there.
How dangerous? Just take a look at these statistics.
• Over 90% of poison exposures happen at home.
• Common chlorine bleach is the #1 household chemical
involved in poisoning.
• Organic pollutants, found in many common cleaners and
even air fresheners, are found at levels 2 to 5 times higher
inside your home than out.
• A person who spends 15 minutes cleaning scale off shower
walls could inhale three times the “acute one-hour exposure
limit” for glycol ether-containing products set by the California
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
• Common cleaners give off fumes that can potentially
increase the risk of kids developing asthma, the most
common chronic childhood disease.
• 1 in 13 school-aged children has asthma. Rates in children
under five have increased more than 160% from 1980 – 1994.
• Children are highly vulnerable to chemical toxicants. Pound
for pound of body weight, children drink more water, eat more
food, and breathe more air than adults. The implication of this
is that children will have substantially heavier exposures than
adults to any toxicants that are present in water, food, or air.
• If your home is anything like the average U.S. home, you
generate more than 20 pounds of household hazardous waste
each year (the EPA designates toilet cleaners, tub and tile
cleaners, oven cleaners, and bleach as hazardous waste).
To find out what’s lurking on
your shelves, go to the National
Institutes of Health Library of
Medicine Household Products
Database. You can search almost
any brand of cleaner you use, find
out what’s in it, and uncover its
links to health effects. Or search
by chemical ingredients (see list
below for some examples) and
discover what brands contain it.
The information may shock you.
Chemical ingredients to look out for:
• Sodium hydroxide
• Hydrochloric acid
• Butyl cellosolve
(2-Butoxyethanol)
• Formaldehyde
• Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
• Ammonia
• Sulfamic acid
• Petroleum distillates
• Sulfuric acid
• Lye (potassium hydroxide)
• Morpholine
www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ingredients.htm
Safe for you, your home,
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4 simple ways to Get Clean.
Your home should be the safest, healthiest, cleanest place in the whole world.
So we’ve put together some pretty easy things you can do to make your family safer and your home healthier.
And, as it turns out, what’s good for your home is good for the earth and everyone else on it, too. So let’s make our
homes healthy. Let’s clean our hearts out. Let’s Get Clean.
1. Get the dirt. Educate yourself about what you bring into your home at
www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/products.htm
2. Have a clean-for-all. Put on the gloves and get rid of the nasty stuff in your home. Responsibly, of course. Your
local waste collection service has guidelines for proper household hazardous waste disposal, as well as collection
sites for things like paint, batteries, and cleaners. Whatever you do, please don’t toss this stuff in the garbage.
3. Welcome healthy into your home. Commit to carefully considering everything that crosses your doorstep.
Here are some safe, healthy things to have in your home:
• Cleaners that are truly cleaner. Get Clean offers product choices that are: nontoxic, natural, biodegradable,
concentrated, and hypoallergenic. To learn more, please visit Shaklee.com.
• Fresh air. Open your windows to reduce indoor air pollution.
• Essential oils. Use these instead of air fresheners.
• Plants. Besides being nice to look at, they can absorb harmful gases and help clean the air.
• Organic cotton bedding. Avoid standard bedding treated with chemicals.
• Floors made of recycled and renewable resources.
• Healthier paint. That new paint smell can be as nasty as it smells. Choose low VOC paint instead.
4. Clean up our collective home. Make the earth healthier for all of us who call it home by using these things in yours:
• Compact fluorescent lighting. They last a whole lot longer.
• Energy Star-rated appliances. Save money and energy.
• A low-flush toilet. Replace the largest user of water in your house. Ultra low flushers cut water use by one-fifth.
• Low-flow showerheads. Same pressure. Less water.
• Your flicker finger. Turn off lights and appliances when you’re not using them.
• Gray water system. Install one to recycle used household water for your lawn.
• Tankless water heater. Save money, energy, and space in the broom closet. Use it to store your new
Get Clean Starter Kit.
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2008-03-20T10:33:00.000-07:00

Nutriferon Naturally Boosts the Body's Production of Interferon Dr. Kojima discovered interferon and its crucial role in building the body's immune response in 1954 and made it his life's work to find a way to boost the body's production of interferon NATURALLY. The U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard Team have made Nutriferon their official immunity booster product. Find out more and order this exclusive Shaklee product on-line at http://www.shaklee.net/green_like_me/prodNuFeronHome .

Immune Systems Increasingly On Attack Washington Post March 4, 2008 Increases in immune system disasters have greatly increased in recent years. Asthma cases, hay fever, eczema, food allergies, lupus, multiple sclerosis and other afflictions are all on the rise. Asthma, hay fever, eczema and food allergies are all "allergic diseases" caused by your immune system responding to substances that are ordinarily harmless, such as pollen or peanuts. Autoimmune diseases, which include lupus, MS, Type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease, also result from your body's defense mechanisms malfunctioning, causing your immune system to attack parts of your body such as your nerves, pancreas or digestive tract. Experts estimate that many allergies and immune-system diseases have doubled, tripled or even quadrupled in the last few decades. Some studies indicate that more than half of the U.S. population has at least one allergy. Many researchers suspect the increase has an explanation rooted in aspects of modern living -- including the "hygiene hypothesis," which blames growing up in increasingly sterile homes. Others have pointed to changes in diet, air pollution, and even the rise in obesity and sedentary lifestyles. One reason that many researchers suspect something about modern living is to blame is that the increases show up largely in highly developed countries in Europe and North America. The illnesses have only started to rise in other countries as they have become more developed.

Great info to keep for reference

2008-03-18T14:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.worldwaterday.net/networks/display.cfm?show=91001813

Walk for Water day is this weekend March 22nd

You can walk virtually as well.

SPREAD THE WORD - WORK YOUR NETWORK TO SOLVE THE WORLD WATER CRISIS
In 1992, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly passed a resolution designating March 22 of each year as an international day of observance and action to draw attention to the plight of the more than 1 billion people world wide that lack access to clean, safe drinking water. With each passing year, the observance has grown larger and stronger.
This year, Ethos Water, Starbucks and leading NGOs are working to bring even greater attention to the world water crisis on World Water Day. With events planned in 26 cities in North America, World Water Day 2008 will be among the largest organized observances of World Water Day ever.

2008-03-17T22:13:00.000-07:00

O learn something new everyday and want to share:
I got this from a friend I have online, she got it from her husband.

"How to avoid genetically-modified foodv ia Cincinnati Locavore by valereee on 3/16/08.
Thanks to Food Democracy for this handy tip:
The product look-up code (PLU) is a 4 or 5 digit code on items sold loose or by bunch, by weight or by each. Most non-prebagged produce in the supermarket is sold this way. The program is voluntary, but if a shipper is using the system, you can determine whether an item is genetically modified or organic from the PLU.Conventionally grown food (not genetically modified, not organic) will have a 4 digit PLU.Organic food will have 5 digits starting with a 9, e.g. an organically grown banana would be 94011.Genetically modified food will have 5 digits starting with an 8, e.g. a genetically engineered vine ripe tomato would be 84805.Again, this system is voluntary. No shipper is required to use it, and the fact that there's no "8" prefix on a PLU doesn't guarantee it's not a genetically modified product.
Ask your supermarket manager to find out for you whether their shipper is using the 8 prefix for genetically modified foods.Or better yet, buy your produce directly from the farmer."

Good to know!!! I am so excited to have this knowledge. I also grow alot of our own, but being in MN is is a Very small window of fresh produce, Which my body Craves!!!

Enjoy.

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2008-03-16T12:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_8561839

This article confirms what we already are aware of. I am so glad to be a part of the changes being made to our overall wellbeing. It amazes me every day how much information is being brought to the forfront our our society.

I have been aware of a problem yet unable to get a correction that I could not only afford, but implent fully for optimal affect.
With Shaklee, I know have the knowledge to go along with the products. I don't feel bad when my children want to help clean or even after we had cleaned prior to using Shaklee, we were not able to feel comfortable with knowing the cleaners we were using were dangerous to absorb into our systems.

I have the ability to improve my internal health, as well as my childrens. With the food quality being what it is, the need for supplements is essential. I do what I can but we just cant be on top of each meal.

With this we also have skin Prevention and repair for the family. With Beautiful color makeup for me.

Ten Things You Can Do

2008-03-14T14:50:00.001-07:00

Shop less and reuse instead. You may find that many items at home are multi-purpose.
Reduce waste. Buy consumable items such as foods in bulk to reduce packaging. Bring reusable canvas bags when shopping. Install a water filtration system instead of lugging home gallons of water in non-reusable containers.
Think before your throw. Before throwing anything away, consider reuse and recycling options. For more information, see GreenGuardian.com.
Conserve energy. Choose EnergyStar-rated appliances. Unplug appliances when not in use. Replace standard light bulbs with energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs or light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Clean wisely. Use less-toxic household cleaning products made from natural ingredients and without petrochemicals. You can make your own effective alternatives, or purchase commercial formulations.
Choose organic cotton and renewable fibers: towels, linens, diapers, rugs, pillows and clothing.
Buy natural products. Look for soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other personal care products that are 100% natural.
Buy recycled products. Look for products made from post-consumer recycled materials and put the materials you recycle to good use. Products range from outdoor furniture and decking to glassware.
Redecorate with your health and the environment in mind. Choose low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints and natural plant-based finishes. Use natural flooring products such as bamboo, recycled glass tiles, and area rugs made from natural fibers such as hemp and sisal.
Reduce paper waste. Use cloth napkins and towels instead of paper products. When in the home office, print on both sides of paper. Look for paper products that are made without chlorine. Refill your printer ink with remanufactured cartridges.

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2008-03-14T11:11:00.001-07:00

WOW – have you EVER seen a Company get this much PRESS?

SHAKLEE GET CLEAN ON THE RACHAEL RAY SHOW!
Set your DVRs! Shaklee will be appearing on The Rachael Ray Show tomorrow, Friday, March 14th! Watch for Get Clean products in Lara Spencer’s “The Dish” – a segment of the show that covers Rachael’s favorite products! Check your local listings for air times.

GET CLEAN PRODUCTS FEATURED IN NEW COLIN COWIE BOOK
Check out Colin Cowie’s new book Colin Cowie CHIC: The Guide To Life As It Should Be! Shaklee Get Clean products are featured in a full-page photo on page 76 in the “Eco-Conscious Living: Green is Clean” chapter, which includes tips on how we can stop climate change. The Get Clean Starter Kit is also beautifully displayed in a kitchen next to a section about the importance of environmentally friendly cleaners. Also, the Get Clean Starter Kit is featured on Colin Cowie's web site in the “Living Green” section.
In his new book, Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide To Life As It Should Be, Colin shares his expert tips on how to live an elegant, full, and productive life. This comprehensive guide demonstrates ways each of us can entertain in an inviting home, garner respect in the workplace, and travel with ease and comfort.

OMG I found what I was looking for

2008-03-14T09:19:00.001-07:00

I have been looking for a overall solution to many ailments and irriatants. I have suffered from Allergies, Migranes, IBS, Headaches, High Blood Pressure, ETC. I am too young to be taking so many presciptions.
A couple of years ago I went through an extensive detox program provided to me by the most comprehensive nutrionalist I have met. So many of my medical issues were clearing up. DUH.

I have been on a Quest since then to educate myself as much as I could regarding overall well being, not only for myself, but for my family and friends. I talk to anyone who will listen about the benefits of going back to the basic. The way Nature was intended.
The organics, the All Naturals, Are jsut catch phrases. We have to be very diligent in our search.

In my continued mission, I found a new Friend who has introduced me to a product/company, Shaklee. After 10 minutes of The beginnings of the information, I was in Love. Everything they stand for is what I believe in, everything they promote, I agree with.
How often can one say that?

Not only is the company concerned about their products, but they actually are going out into the world and making it a better place. Baby steps.

The enviroment, the humans, inside and out.

Enough on this until Later. Keep on learning.