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​Are you dehydrated? Here are some ways to assure you stay hydrated this summer.
 
Our summers are getting hotter and there has been a lot in the news about people dying from dehydration. It is important to know the signs of dehydration and some ways you can ensure you are fully hydrated.
 
Staying hydrated is important for your health! Your body is made up of about 60% water and when that level gets low you can experience some physical signs. When you recognize these signs, you can take action to re-hydrate yourself and also create habits that will prevent dehydration.
 
In addition, especially when we are doing physical activity we may be losing “electrolytes.” These are sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Electrolytes help to regulate nerve and muscle function, blood flow and brain function, and regulate how much water stays in your body cells.
 
What causes de-hydration?
Sweating can be good for you as it helps to get rid of toxins in your system and also cools you down, but the water loss needs to be replaced. Some drinks may not be the answer. Drinks with high caffeine like coffee, soda, and alcohol act as a diuretic and can cause de-hydration.
 
What are the signs of being de-hydrated?
Thirst is the most common, but it is helpful not to wait until we are thirsty!
Some other signs are fatigue, headaches, hunger-craving are the most common symptoms.
 
What do we need?
I’m sure you have heard that we need at least 8 glasses of water a day. A “glass” is 8 oz. or 1 cup. A tall kitchen glass is 2 cups, so you need to drink 4 of these a day minimum.

• Measure and count how much water you drink every day.
• Carry water with you. We have made it a habit of never leaving home without taking water with in the car. Even just sipping water occasionally helps to prevent dehydration.

 
Have trouble drinking that much “plain” water? Add things like tea, herbs, or fruit. Oranges or strawberries are a good choice.
 
How else can you get enough water and stay hydrated?
Eat more hydrating fruits like watermelon, oranges, strawberries, and many other fruits.
Other fruits like bananas and apples can help replace electrolytes.
Check out Shaklee’s Naturally Blog for 5 Essential Hydration Hacks.
 
What about sports drinks that promise to replace electrolytes?
Yes, they can help but be sure to check out if they are high in sugar and don’t overdo them. Instead, check out the link below for Shaklee’s Performance all natural drink mix to replace other sports drinks and sodas.
 
What Shaklee products can help?
Shaklee has some great products to help you drink more water while providing good nutrition and electrolytes.
 

 
Shaklee Performance  Hydrate+
Lemon Lime or Orange flavor
Also available in a packets with a low-calorie formula
 
 
  
 

 Shaklee has some great tea options. These can be made as a hot or iced tea.
Green Matcha, Pomegranate, Elderberry, or Peach!
I find that I do not need a sweetener with these teas, so try them first without a sweetener!  

A very important nutrient we need for optimal health are the B vitamins.
 
What are B vitamins?
 There are actually 8 types of B vitamins, each has a specialized function. They are:
...thiamine (B1)
...riboflavin (B2)
...niacin (B3)
...pantothenic acid (B5)
...pyridoxine (B6)
...biotin (B7)
...folate (B9)
...cobalamin (B12)
 
How do they contribute to your health?
 
B vitamins help you to metabolize sugars, gives you a “healthy” energy, and contributes to healthy nerves and hair, and is an aid in weight loss by reducing hunger and increasing metabolism.
 
A slight lack of vitamin B can cause moodiness, headaches, and depression. A severe lack of vitamin B has been associated with emotional and psychological disorders.
 
Here are some signs and symptoms you may need vitamin B.
Fatigue
Dizziness, foggy and light headed
Muscle weakness
Moodiness, depression, and forgetfulness
Hair loss (non-genetic)
Excessive hunger
Slow metabolism
Anxiety
 
How much do you need?
 
While there is a minimum recommended daily allowance (RDA), here is why you may need extra vitamin B.
 
Vitamin B is a water-soluble vitamin. That means you cannot store it in your body, so it needs to be replaced on a regular basis.
 
There are certain life-style habits that increase our need for B vitamins.
Stress, white refined sugar, alcohol, and certain medications (especially birth control pills) can increase the need for more vitamin B!
 
 How to get B vitamins
 
Here are some food sources of vitamin B: whole grains, eggs, beef, chicken, fish (salmon), avocado, leafy greens, seeds, and beans.
 
What supplements should you take?

Most people do not get all the nutrition in the foods they eat, so taking supplements has become a great option. But not all vitamins are the same! Some are made with artificial ingredients and may not have the research behind them. Shaklee has research that shows quality of ingredients and assurance that their supplements work!
 
Some people take isolated vitamins such as B6 or B12 supplements because they are looking to help with certain functions. However, many people - such as myself - feel that when you eat natural foods you will find a variety of all the B’s together. So instead of an isolated B vitamin supplement, look for a balanced “B Complex.”  
B vitamins are usually included in a multi-vitamin. But read their labels. There are some multi-vitamins on the market that may not disclose that they have opted to not include some B vitamins. In particular is Biotin, which is an expensive B supplement, is often left out or only a small percentage is included. Read your labels to make sure all 8 B vitamins are included and are in balance.
 
Because Shaklee vitamins are formulated based on natural ingredients, B vitamins are included and are in balance in their multi-vitamin.
 
Shaklee also provides a B-complex option. Shaklee does not isolate the different B vitamins, but instead has a B Complex with all the B’s in balance as they are in nature. With Shaklee, you can count on the ingredients to be natural and organic, never synthetic.
 
Two things to be aware of when you take B-complex:
 
Expect your urine to be more yellow. This means your body is getting enough vitamin B. If it is a bright color over a few days, then you may want to cut back on the amount of extra B you are taking. But don’t hesitate to add some back if you are feeling fatigued or the other symptoms indicated above. Even if you have days when you don’t need all the vitamin B you have taken, you can feel assured with Shaklee that since there are no additives or synthetics, it is always safe.
 
The second important thing to know, it is best to take B complex early during the day, not late afternoon or evening as it may keep you awake when you need to sleep.
 
My Experience
 
Shaklee’s B-complex has been one of those products that had a major influence on my emotional health and energy. At one time I had a lot of fatigue and dealt with some strong hormonal reactions. I used to take 2-4 extra B Complex a day. However, now that I am feeling healthy and energetic, most days I only take the Vitalizer strip which has Vita Lea multi-vitamin and extra vitamin B in it. Then I monitor how I feel and may take another B complex with lunch. This is one supplement I do not let myself run out of!
 
As we always recommend, give the B complex a try for 30 days and see for yourself if it will make a difference in your health and energy!

The Alfalfa plant has the longest root of any plant and thus absorbs and contains many trace minerals important for our health. These trace minerals are difficult to get from the other foods we eat. 
 
Here are 3 reasons why this is important and why I think everyone should take Shaklee’s Alfalfa tablets every day.
 
1. Digestive Enzymes
Have you ever felt “bloated” after eating a steak or burger? Or have you ever had acid indigestion after eating certain foods? As we age our stomach slows down on producing digestive enzymes, so it becomes important to provide foods with          digestive enzymes like Alfalfa.
 
2. Body Odor
Alfalfa is a green plant and contains “chlorophyll” …this has been known to help with regulating bad breath and body odor.
 
3. Reduce Inflammation.
Alfalfa tabs acts as a natural diuretic for those who tend to “hold water.” Some people have found trace minerals helpful to reduce arthritis pain by reducing inflammation around the joints.                                                                                                          
 I am not familiar with any recipes that would include Alfalfa, so getting this plant in a supplement form is most likely the best option.  Shaklee provides a high-quality Alfalfa with spearmint in a tablet.
 
 Here is a suggestion as to how many you should take.
The bottle says to take 10 a day. I know of some people who take 40. I take a minimum of 5 a day at one time and sometimes twice if I feel achy. A good way to start is to take 2 at each meal and then find your comfort and need level.  
 
The tablets are easily crushed, so you can add the powder to your smoothie, salad, or make it as a tea if you don’t care for swallowing the tablets. I also find it easier to swallow tablets with room temperature water.
 
Hope you will give Alfalfa a try and see how much healthier you will feel. 

​At one time in my life, I was not healthy. I had all the physical ailments that the television advertised remedies for! I had headaches, dandruff, sinus infections, dry skin, heartburn, digestive issues, and several other problems… and most of all, I had low energy and had difficulty getting through the day without a nap. I thought it was “normal” because I was getting “old.” I was 25.
 
How are you currently do with your health?
 

 Here is a checklist of some common problems. How many apply to you?
 
___ Low energy level, general weakness or fatigue                                        
___ Mid-morning energy slump and/or mid-afternoon slump
___ Very tired at night                                  
___ Mood swings throughout the day                     
___ Can’t concentrate well                                               
___ Irritable, easily upset                                                  
___ Nervous, anxiety                                    
___ Often down or depressed                                           
___ Tension headaches
___ Not as alert as I should be                                                                        
___ Don’t feel like doing what you used to do                                                         
___ Frequent colds, flu
___ Allergy attacks                                                           
___ Foot, leg or other muscle cramps                                                                       
___ Bleeding gums         
___ Dry, itchy skins                                                
___ Bruise easily                                                    
___ Constant aches & pains
___ Acid indigestion, heart burn
___ Constipation, hemorrhoids
___ High blood pressure
___ Infections
___ Sexual dysfunctions
___ Cravings for sweets
___ Hungry even after eating
___ No appetite
___ Other difficulties (please specify) __________________________________
 
____ Total 

These may be short term signals for some possible serious illnesses in the future. 
 
How did we get this way?
For most of these physical ailments, poor nutrition and health habits are the problem.
Why? We are…

• Nutritionally undereducated
• Eat for taste, not nutrition
• In a hurry
• Foods grown in deficient soils, processed, overcooked

 
But the good news is that you can feel better within 30 days.

Here is a 2-step process to get started.
 
1. Begin by analyzing your current eating habits. What are you currently eating and what are you willing to do differently and change? I have a free activity template to help you do this. Email me for a copy.  Eating Analysis
2. Get on a healthy supplement program.
Supplementation has been proven to bridge the gap between poor nutrition and optimum health.  However, be choosy as to which ones you take. While most people do take some sort of vitamin supplement, it is important to note that not all supplements are the same. I found one that meets all the criteria for a healthy supplement: non-gmo, gluten free, no artificial ingredients, and balanced. There are also studies that have scientific proof that it works to significantly improve health. Take our free personalized assessment Me+ology to suggested supplements to meet your needs and goals. 
 
If you are not experiencing the health and energy you want from what you are doing, give this a try and see if it will make a difference, it did for me… I no longer have any of the old illnesses. In my senior years I take no medication and have outstanding health and energy.
 

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Shaklee nutritional products will never be the cheapest products available.
Why?. Because of the quality that goes into the ingredients and the research behind the products. Synthetic or partially synthetic vitamins will of course be cheaper than natural and organic supplement But you may not get the results you need from the cheaper products.
 
You can have confidence that by taking Shaklee nutrition products that you will be able to give yourself the health and energy you need. We suggest at least a “shake and strip” a day. Shaklee guarantees you will feel better in 30 days. And most people like myself who do so have saved thousands of dollars from not purchasing medicines or incurring medical bills.… most people feel that kind of health is priceless.
 
However, many of us still have to live with in a budget…so, here are 3 things you can immediately do to help you save money when buying Shaklee.
 
#!. Shaklee-ize your home: Replace household and personal care items with Shaklee’s.     Basic-H and Basic-G are the most economical products.
How much do you spend each month on general household cleaning products, window cleaner, and disinfectant?   Because Shaklee’s Basic-H and Basic-G  products are concentrated and replace most of the cleaners people purchase from the store, most people will  spend around on just these only $40-50 a year on these 2 products. So, if you spent $20 on cleaners at the store per month, that is $240 per year. Use Basic-H and  Basic-G products instead and you save at least another $200 a year. Plus – there are no chemicals to make you ill or to hurt the planet.
  
 In addition to saving $, protecting your health and the planet, using Shaklee’s Get
 Clean products can save you time and of course, time is $$$. Check out my   article on  “Tired of Cleaning Your Bathroom” for how you can practically have a self-cleaning bathroom!
 
#2. Shipping:
    Members can save on shipping when purchasing $150 or more. 
    If you placed one order per month, that would be $8 x 12 = $100 savings.
   
     Distributors do pay shipping, but get reward points for them.
     Also, look for Shaklee specials that announce “free shipping.” That is the time
     to stock up on the larger, heavier items.
 
#3. Rewards Points
    Place your orders on autoship. On some products, like Vitalizer, you will get  
   10% off!  And for each autoship order you place over $100, you get “reward
    points.” Once you have accumulated some points, you can redeem them for
    free products (1 point = $1.)  Last month I got $200 of free products. While I
    pay for my nutritional regimen, now I can get the other products such as the
    Youth Anti-aging Skin Care products for “free.” Or even pay for the Get Clean
    household products!
 
And of course, there is a way to get an additional bonus back from Shaklee that may be great enough to cover all your Shaklee products and even give you some extra income. By sharing the products you love with others who want better health and saving money by joining our consumer-network plan, Shaklee rewards you with an additional monthly bonus based on the purchase volume of your order and the other people you sponsor as members or distributors. (Members must upgrade to participate.)
 
Take an inventory of what you already buy from the health food store, grocery store, or drug store and how much you spend on it. Then compare it to our “Do You Use” list and/or your Shaklee member site to see which Shaklee products you can use instead.

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