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We have been eagerly waiting for this.  We heard this research being presented at the Global Conference we attended in August and wanted to get this information out to the public as soon as possible.  Here it is!

Health Sciences Bulletin  - September 2009

Shaklee Scientific Research Update

For over 30 years, sound scientific research has been a Shaklee corporate strategy that has resulted in the publication of over 100 scientific papers, 90 of them in peer-reviewed scientific journals. At the Shaklee 2009 Global Conference in St. Louis, we unveiled the latest research studies sponsored by Shaklee, research that advances the state of science in critical nutrition and health issues and supports our scientific credibility and the Shaklee Difference™. Here’s a snapshot of our current scientific research portfolio:

1. The Landmark Study

Usage Patterns, Health, and Nutritional Status of Long-Term Multiple Dietary Supplement Users: A Cross-Sectional Study, originally published in Nutrition Journal, was a collaboration with researchers from the University of California at Berkeley’s School of Public Health. This study was a landmark, first-of-its-kind study that supports the potential benefits of long-term supplementation, which was associated with more favorable blood levels of important nutrients and key heart-health biomarkers. More important, long-term users of multiple dietary supplements generally reported lower prevalence of disease, including diabetes and elevated blood pressure, when compared to those who used only a single multivitamin or no multivitamin at all.

2. The Vitamin D Study

The results from the Landmark Study included an interesting finding related to blood levels of vitamin D. Long-term dietary supplement users had a blood level of 131.5 nmol/L (52.6 ng/dL), well above the blood levels found in most Americans and well within the optimal range recommended by many vitamin D researchers. For example, in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2000–2004 (NHANES), depending on the specific population, 50%–78% of Americans had blood vitamin D levels less than 75 nmol/L (30 ng/dL), a level thought to be inadequate to support optimal health. The higher vitamin D blood levels seen in Landmark Study participants might be of great benefit because, in addition to reducing the risk for osteoporosis, higher blood vitamin D levels have been linked to lower risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers, all-cause mortality, infections, and more, according to recent research.

So we commissioned a follow-up to the Landmark Study. This new study was intended to compare vitamin D blood levels in long-term users, short-term users, and nonusers of vitamin D dietary supplements to compare and identify optimal vitamin D intakes, blood levels, and their impact on cardiovascular disease risk markers. In this cross-sectional study, blood samples were collected from 257 study participants in August 2008, and the results were certainly impressive.

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Supplement Intake and Blood Vitamin D Levels (ng/dl)

Figure 2

25(OH)D mg/dl Blood Vitamin D Levels and HDL Cholesterol (mg/dl)

Figure 1 shows that increased vitamin D intakes from supplements are associated with increased vitamin D levels in the blood, and Figure 2 shows that increased blood vitamin D levels are associated with increased HDL cholesterol levels. This is important because higher HDL cholesterol levels have been associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease. Other results showed that increased supplemental intake of vitamin D also was associated with decreased risk of metabolic syndrome and decreased waist circumference.

These findings were presented April 30 to May 2, 2009, at the National Lipid Association Annual Scientific Sessions in Miami, Fla.(See attached poster: Shaklee/National Lipid Association Vitamin D Presentation). And hot off the press, the full study manuscript has already been published in the August edition of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology: Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is independently associated with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the metabolic syndrome in men and women, and it was accepted without any comments or revisions from the journal reviewers, a nearly unprecedented event in scientific research publication.

The study findings were so compelling that we are already moving forward with the next study, a clinical intervention trial that is intended to confirm that specific vitamin supplementation can increase vitamin D status and HDL cholesterol levels, and decrease risk for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

3. Polyphenol Study

Researchers have consistently shown that there is a significant increase in reactive oxygen species or oxidative stress in blood cells following the intake of a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of a unique polyphenol-resveratrol blend on the modulation of this oxidative stress and inflammatory response to such a meal.

This randomized controlled study was conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo’s Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Ten healthy subjects were given a 900-plus calorie, high-fat fast food breakfast and either the polyphenol-resveratrol blend or a placebo on different test days. Investigators then measured the biological impact on key genetic regulators related to antioxidant defenses, detoxification, cellular survival, and cellular aging for several hours after breakfast and supplement consumption.

The key measurement was that of NF-E2-related factor-2 (Nrf2), a key genetic regulator (or transcription factor) that protects cells and tissues from oxidative stress by activating protective antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes. It’s considered a powerful regulator of antioxidant and cellular defenses and is a critical activator required for genetic expression of key genes related to cellular defenses, for balancing oxidative stress, and for enzymatic detoxification.

Preliminary data analysis shows that Nrf2 activation was significantly increased in the presence of the polyphenol-resveratrol blend compared with the placebo for some hours following polyphenol-resveratrol blend and breakfast consumption. Furthermore, at least one key detoxifying gene regulated by Nrf2 also increased following the meal and supplement consumption, supporting a possible mechanism of action for how this polyphenol blend may be effective in helping to balance the oxidative stress induced by the high-fat meal. Although we don’t recommend intake of high-fat, high-calorie fast food meals, the study findings have significant potential benefits related to reduction of oxidative stress seen with intake of common American high-fat, high-calorie fast food meals.

4. Immune Function Study

Acute respiratory infection is the number one cause of death in children under age 5 resulting in 20% of childhood deaths worldwide. Human parainfluenza virus type 3 (HPIV3) is an important agent of both adult and childhood respiratory disease causing croup, pneumonia, bronchitis, and bronchiolitis. Furthermore, it is an important agent of lower respiratory tract disease in children and it causes several of the most significant childhood viral diseases in both developed and underdeveloped areas of the world and there are no anti-virals or vaccines.

Conducted at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University’s Department of Pediatrics and of Microbiology and Immunology, this research had two distinct goals. The first goal was to develop and confirm a human airway epithelial (HAE) tissue system as an alternative and superior research model compared with the current animal model standard for exploring viral biology and immune function in the human lung. The second goal was to assess the effects of a unique botanical blend on immune response and pathways of inflammation in the HAE research model. Beneficial modulation of lung immunity could have a potentially significant impact on childhood respiratory diseases.

The study, Human Parainfluenza Virus Infection of the Airway Epithelium: Viral Hemagglutinin-Neuraminidase Regulates Fusion Protein Activation and Modulates Infectivity, recently published in the Journal of Virology, confirms that the HAE model is a superior research model for the study of parainfluenza viruses compared with the standard animal model. Further, the HAE tissue research model appears to be an ideal system for assessing the interplay of host cell and viral factors in pathogenesis and for screening for molecules that could be effective in vivo.

Gene microarray analysis conducted on HAE tissue treated with or without the unique botanical blend confirmed that the botanical blend was safe and impacted multiple gene signaling and communication pathways related to immune function and possible pathways of inflammation in the HAE tissue model. Gene systems that were consistently altered relate to natural killer cell activation, signaling, and proliferation. Of 113 genes known to be involved in NK cell signaling, an average of nine of these interrelated genes were significantly altered after experimentation in multiple test runs.

Sample Genetic Pathways Affected by Botanical Blend Administration

5. Meal Replacement Drink and Exercise Study

After age 35, adults may lose 3%–8% of their muscle mass per decade, and higher rates are commonly observed after age 60. Middle-aged men and women seem to be particularly prone to muscle loss, forfeiting about one-half pound to one pound of muscle every year of life. The ability to preserve or regain muscle mass and strength is an important factor with respect to aging, health, and quality of life. Research confirms that post-exercise protein intake benefits both muscle mass and strength. This study, conducted at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Mass., was designed to examine the effects of a strength-training program—with and without a protein-carbohydrate meal-replacement drink—on body composition in healthy adult men and women.

Forty-six middle-aged men and women participated in a supervised, 23-week strength and endurance training program with a frequency of two to three days per week. Twenty-four participants consumed a meal-replacement drink following their training session, and 22 subjects did not receive the supplemental meal replacement. The drink provided about 270 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 35 grams of carbohydrate, and 24 grams of protein, and was fortified with free l-leucine.

After 23 weeks, all 46 exercisers showed improvements in body composition, including a 4.7-pound gain in lean (muscle) weight and 7-pound loss in fat weight. Subjects who ingested the post-exercise drink increased their lean weight by 5.5 pounds and decreased their fat weight by 9 pounds. Those who did not receive supplemental protein increased their lean weight by 3.9 pounds and decreased their fat weight by 4.9 pounds. Published in Fitness Management, Research Update: Protein and Body Composition showed that exercise participants who consumed post-exercise protein added 1.6 pounds more lean weight and lost 4.1 pounds more fat weight than the subjects who exercised without the benefit of the post-exercise meal drink.

Scientific Research is a Key Component of the Shaklee Difference
This is just a sampling or our recent scientific research program intended to advance the state of scientific knowledge in critical nutrition and health issues. Sound scientific research is truly a cornerstone of the Shaklee Difference and our 53-year legacy of scientific integrity. Stay tuned as we will be reporting on more Shaklee scientific research in the coming months.

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The focus of this week’s program will be:

Preventing and Reversing Disease Naturally – Part III

Losing inches and gaining health – Naturally

The single most significant thing people can do to naturally prevent or reverse disease is to achieve a healthy weight.

One of our favorite scientists who contribute to the knowledge on how to live in harmony with nature is Dr. Stephen Chaney, PhD. Here are some recent comments from Dr. Chaney on common mistakes made by well-intentioned people. Ah yes, good intentions and “road building material.”
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Fat people get sick and die sooner than fit people!

Fat people get sick and die sooner than fit people! Now, that isn't breaking news, is it?

The single most significant thing people can do to prevent or reverse disease naturally is to achieve a healthy weight.

You may be able to improve your health by losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds.  The overall message of this weeks program is that the natural solution to weight problems is within almost every one's reach.  Million of people are unnecessarily at risk when a simple, effective, scientifically validated natural solution is available.  We will explore the problem and offer the natural solution. 

Obesity Epidemic

In 1980, 35% of Americans were overweight to obese.

Nearly 30 years later with an expenditure of 46 billion dollars, and hundreds of diet plans being offered to the public . . . .

More than 65% of Americans are overweight to obese.

Weighing too much may increase your risk for developing many health problems. If you are overweight or obese, you may be at risk for:

• Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar levels are above normal. High blood sugar is a major cause of coronary heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, amputation, and blindness. In 2002, diabetes was the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in the United States. This form of diabetes is most often associated with old age, obesity, family history of diabetes, previous history of gestational diabetes, and physical inactivity. The disease is more common among certain ethnic populations.


How is it linked to overweight?


More than 85 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. It is not known exactly why people who are overweight are more likely to develop this disease. It may be that being overweight causes cells to change, making them resistant to the hormone insulin. Insulin carries sugar from blood to the cells, where it is used for energy. When a person is insulin resistant, blood sugar cannot be taken up by the cells, resulting in high blood sugar. In addition, the cells that produce insulin must work extra hard to try to keep blood sugar normal. This may cause these cells to gradually fail.


What can weight loss do?


You may lower your risk for developing type 2 diabetes by losing weight and increasing the amount of physical activity you do. If you have type 2 diabetes, losing weight and becoming more physically active can help you control your blood sugar levels and prevent or delay complications. Losing weight and exercising more may also allow you to reduce the amount of diabetes medication you take. The Diabetes Prevention Program, a large clinical study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, found that losing just 5 to 7 percent of your body weight and doing moderate-intensity exercise for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, may prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

• Coronary heart disease and stroke

Coronary heart disease means that the heart and circulation (blood flow) are not functioning normally. Often, the arteries have become hardened and narrowed. If you have coronary heart disease, you may suffer from a heart attack, congestive heart failure, sudden cardiac death, angina (chest pain), or abnormal heart rhythm. In a heart attack, the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart is disrupted, damaging portions of the heart muscle. During a stroke, blood and oxygen do not flow normally to the brain, possibly causing paralysis or death. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and stroke is the third leading cause.

How are they linked to overweight?


People who are overweight are more likely to develop high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides (blood fats) and LDL cholesterol (a fat-like substance often called “bad cholesterol”), and low levels of HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol”). These are all risk factors for heart disease and stroke. In addition, excess body fat—especially abdominal fat—may produce substances that cause inflammation. Inflammation in blood vessels and throughout the body may raise heart disease risk.


What can weight loss do?


Losing 5 to 10 percent of your weight can lower your chances for developing coronary heart disease or having a stroke. If you weigh 200 pounds, this means losing as little as 10 pounds. Weight loss may improve blood pressure, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels; improve heart function and blood flow; and decrease inflammation throughout the body.

• Metabolic syndrome

The metabolic syndrome is a group of obesity-related risk factors for coronary heart disease and diabetes. A person has the metabolic syndrome if he or she has three or more of the following risk factors: 

• A large waistline. For men, this means a waist measurement of 40 inches or more. For women, it means a waist measurement of 35 inches or more [1].
• High triglycerides or taking medication to treat high triglycerides. A triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher is considered high [1].
• Low levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol or taking medications to treat low HDL. For men, low HDL cholesterol is below 40 mg/dL. For women, it is below 50 mg/dL [1].
• High blood pressure or taking medications to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure is 130 mm Hg or higher for systolic blood pressure (the top number) or 85 mm Hg or higher for diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) [1].
• High fasting blood glucose (sugar) or taking medications to treat high blood sugar. This means a fasting blood sugar of 100 mg/dL or higher [1].
• A person with metabolic syndrome has approximately twice the risk for coronary heart disease and five times the risk for type 2 diabetes [1]. It is estimated that 27 percent of American adults have the metabolic syndrome [2].

How is it linked to overweight?


The metabolic syndrome is strongly linked to obesity, especially abdominal obesity. Other risk factors are physical inactivity, insulin resistance, genetics, and old age.


Obesity is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome because it raises blood pressure and triglycerides, lowers good cholesterol, and contributes to insulin resistance. Excess fat around the abdomen carries even higher risks.


What can weight loss do?


It may be possible to prevent the metabolic syndrome with weight management and physical activity. For patients who already have the syndrome, losing weight and being physically active may help prevent or delay the development of diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other complications.


Individuals who are overweight or obese and who have the metabolic syndrome should aim to lose 10 percent of their body weight and do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every day. Quitting smoking, eating healthfully, and taking prescription medications for conditions such as high blood pressure or low HDL cholesterol may also be recommended.

• Certain types of cancer

Cancer occurs when cells in one part of the body, such as the colon, grow abnormally or out of control. The cancerous cells sometimes spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States.


How is it linked to overweight?

Being overweight may increase the risk of developing several types of cancer, including cancers of the colon, esophagus, and kidney. Overweight is also linked with uterine and postmenopausal breast cancer in women. Gaining weight during adult life increases the risk for several of these cancers, even if the weight gain does not result in overweight or obesity.


It is not known exactly how being overweight increases cancer risk. It may be that fat cells release hormones that affect cell growth, leading to cancer. Also, eating or physical activity habits that may lead to being overweight may also contribute to cancer risk.


What can weight loss do?


Avoiding weight gain may prevent a rise in cancer risk. Healthy eating and physical activity habits may lower cancer risk. Weight loss may also lower your risk, although studies have been inconclusive.

• Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person stops breathing for short periods during the night. A person who has sleep apnea may suffer from daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, and even heart failure.

How is it linked to overweight?


The risk for sleep apnea is higher for people who are overweight. A person who is overweight may have more fat stored around his or her neck. This may make the airway smaller. A smaller airway can make breathing difficult, loud (snoring), or stop altogether. In addition, fat stored in the neck and throughout the body may produce substances that cause inflammation. Inflammation in the neck is a risk factor for sleep apnea.


What can weight loss do?


Weight loss usually improves sleep apnea. Weight loss may help to decrease neck size and lessen inflammation.

• Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder that causes the joint bone and cartilage (tissue that protects joints) to wear away. Osteoarthritis most often affects the joints of the knees, hips, and lower back.



How is it linked to overweight?


Extra weight may place extra pressure on joints and cartilage, causing them to wear away. In addition, people with more body fat may have higher blood levels of substances that cause inflammation. Inflammation at the joints may raise the risk for osteoarthritis.


What can weight loss do?


Weight loss of at least 5 percent of your body weight may decrease stress on your knees, hips, and lower back, and lessen inflammation in your body. If you have osteoarthritis, losing weight may help improve your symptoms.

• Gallbladder disease

Gallbladder disease includes gallstones and inflammation or infection of the gallbladder. Gallstones are clusters of solid material that form in the gallbladder. They are made mostly of cholesterol and can cause abdominal pain, especially after consuming fatty foods. The pain may be sharp or dull.

How is it linked to overweight?


People who are overweight have a higher risk for developing gallbladder disease. They may produce more cholesterol (a fat-like substance found in the body), a risk factor for gallstones. Also, people who are overweight may have an enlarged gallbladder, which may not work properly.


What can weight loss do?


Fast weight loss (more than 3 pounds per week) or large weight loss can actually increase your chance of developing gallstones. Modest, slow weight loss of about 1/2 to 2 pounds a week is less likely to cause gallstones. Achieving a healthy weight may lower your risk for developing gallstones.

• Fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease occurs when fat builds up in the liver cells and causes injury and inflammation in the liver. It can sometimes lead to severe liver damage, cirrhosis (build-up of scar tissue that blocks proper blood flow in the liver), or even liver failure. Fatty liver disease is like alcoholic liver damage, but it is not caused by alcohol and can occur in people who drink little or no alcohol. You can learn more about fatty liver disease, also known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/nash . The NASH Clinical Research Network, sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, conducts clinical studies about prevention and treatment. For more information on the NASH Clinical Research Network, visit www.jhucct.com/nash .

How is it linked to overweight?


People who have diabetes or “pre-diabetes” (when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetic range) are more likely to have fatty liver disease than people without these conditions. People who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes (see the “Type 2 Diabetes” section above). It is not known why some people who are overweight or diabetic get fatty liver disease and others do not.


What can weight loss do?


Losing weight and being physically active can help you control your blood sugar levels. It can also reduce the build-up of fat in your liver and prevent further injury. People with fatty liver disease should avoid drinking alcohol.

• Pregnancy complications

Overweight and obesity raise the risk of pregnancy complications for both mother and baby. Pregnant women who are overweight or obese may have an increased risk for:

• Gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy).
• Pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy that can cause severe problems for both mother and baby if left untreated).
• Cesarean delivery or complications with cesarean delivery.

Babies of overweight or obese mothers have an increased risk of neural tube defects (defects of the brain and spinal cord), stillbirth, prematurity, and being large for gestational age.


How are they linked to overweight?


Pregnant women who are overweight are more likely to develop insulin resistance, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. (Insulin resistance is when cells do not respond properly to the hormone insulin, which carries blood sugar to cells for energy. It may result in high levels of blood sugar.) Overweight also increases the risks associated with surgery and anesthesia, and severe obesity increases operative time and blood loss.


Some studies have shown that gaining excess weight during pregnancy—even without becoming obese—may increase risks. It is important to consult with your obstetrician or other health care provider about how much weight to gain during pregnancy.


What can weight loss do?


Women who are overweight or obese and who would like to become pregnant should speak with their health care provider about losing weight before becoming pregnant. Pre-pregnancy weight loss significantly reduces pregnancy complications. Pregnant women who are overweight or obese should speak with their health care provider about limiting gestational weight gain and being physically active during pregnancy.


Losing excess weight after delivery may help women reduce their health risks. If a woman developed gestational diabetes, losing weight will lower her risk of developing diabetes later in life
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You may be able to lower your health risks by losing weight, doing regular physical activity, and initiating a natural weight loss program.
 
If you are overweight, losing as little as 5 percent of your body weight may lower your risk for several diseases, including coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If you weigh 200 pounds, this means losing 10 pounds. Slow and steady weight loss of 1/2 to 2 pounds per week, and not more than 3 pounds per week, is the safest way to lose weight.



To lose weight, or to maintain weight loss, you will likely need to do more than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily.

Are you getting the message?  There are huge risks to being overweight.  If you are overweight you are killing yourself on the installment plan and exposing your family and friends to an unnecessary tragedy.

Now, read the article below for some of the reasons why so many weight loss programs fail and then find the natural solution that is 100% money back guaranteed to work;
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Losing inches and gaining health - naturally

Losing inches and gaining health - Naturally

One of our favorite scientists who contribute to knowledge on how to live in harmony with nature is Dr. Stephen Chaney, PhD. Here are some recent comments from Dr. Chaney on common mistakes made by well-intentioned people. Ah yes, good intentions and “road building material.”  :-)

"While most of my material for "Health Tips From the Professor" comes from scientific journals, I do read the popular nutrition magazines as well. And every so often I find an article that is so useful, that I feel that I just have to bring it to your attention.

The February issue of Environmental Nutrition had just such an article. It talked about the six most common eating mistakes that trip up almost everyone trying to lose weight. Here they are (with my comments, of course).

Mistake #1: Going too long without food.

Many of the overweight people that I know skip breakfast and really eat very little until dinner time.
They can't understand why they keep gaining weight, when they are skipping all those meals early in the day.

The problem is two-fold. You need that breakfast meal first thing in the morning to rev up your metabolism.
In addition, the nagging hunger resulting from not eating early in the day leads to poor food choices later on.

Little known fact:: 100% of people who have lost significant weight and kept it off for five years or more eat breakfast!

Mistake #2: Banking Calories.

You know the routine. You know that you've got big party coming up tomorrow, so you'll just eat a little less today to "even it out".

That comes under the category of wishful thinking. The calories that you save today almost never equal the calories that you consume at the party.

The key is to employ healthy eating strategies at the party: eat a little bit of high-protein, low-calorie food ahead of time so you don't go to the party hungry; consume alcohol sparingly - it has lots of calories and it revs up appetite; eat small portions.

The bottom line is that those strategies work. Skipping meals beforehand so you can eat whatever you want at the party doesn't work. It's that simple!

Mistake #3: Skimping on protein.

Protein is metabolized more slowly, which keeps those hunger pangs at bay.

One study showed that people who started the day with two eggs consumed 300 calories less during the day than someone who started the day with a bagel supplying the same calories as the eggs.

Adequate protein also helps preserve muscle mass. Of course, when we talk about preserving muscle mass, Cinch is the all time champion because of its added leucine.

Mistake #4: Drastically cutting calories.

You can loose weight fast on a very low calorie diet, but you make yourself so miserable in the process that you are almost certain to go back to your old eating habits.

In addition, the very low calorie diets almost always lead to a loss of muscle mass, which lowers metabolic rate and makes it almost inevitable that you will regain all of the lost weight - and then some.

Experts tell us that slow and steady weight loss is best. They also tell us that it is important to follow a "diet" plan that you can stick with for the rest of your life.

The Cinch Inch Loss Plan excels on both of those points. If you make those delicious protein shakes and healthy eating plans a permanent part of your life, you will not only lose the weight, you'll keep it off too.

And, don't forget that the Cinch protein shakes help you preserve your muscle mass.

Mistake #5: Denying yourself treats.

You will almost never succeed at giving up your favorite foods forever - so don't set yourself up for failure.

If you have a favorite snack, just divide it up into reasonable severing size packets as soon as you bring it home. Enjoy your favorite foods, just enjoy them in moderation.

Mistake #6: Taking weekends off.

The reasoning here is essentially the same as the advice not to "bank" calories in anticipation of that big party.

The problem is that some people are very good during the week and then treat the weekend as one big party. If you overeat on Saturday and Sunday, you're overeating 29% of the time. It's almost impossible to make up for that by sensible eating during the rest of the week.

Well, there they are. Six common mistakes to avoid if you want to control your weight. Some of them are just common sense, but others may not be so obvious to the average dieter.

Avoid these six deadly mistakes and make the Cinch Inch Loss Plan a part of your daily life. That's a winning combination for permanent weight loss!

Dr. Stephen Chaney, PhD

Dr. Chaney’s PhD is from Univ. of California, Los Angeles. He is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics at UNC School of Medicine.
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• Study participants experienced an average reduction in total cholesterol by 22 points (or 10%) while on the Cinch Inch Loss Plan.

• More than 90% of study participants reported being less hungry between meals or not hungry at all while on the Cinch Inch Loss Plan.

• More than 90% of study participants reported their energy levels as "very good" or "great" while on the Cinch Inch Loss Program.

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• 89% of study participants rated the Cinch Inch Loss Plan as "extremely" or "very" easy to incorporate into their lives.

• 73% of study participants reported that their cravings for "junk food" were reduced while using the Cinch Inch Loss Plan.

• 78% of study participants reported that their cravings for "sweets" were reduced while using the Cinch Inch Loss Plan.

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

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TONIGHT'S PROGRAM - SPECIAL GUEST - FLU SHOT ISSUE

THE NATURAL ADVOCATE -
Talk Radio - 8 PM Friday - Sept.4

 

Friday night’s show will feature a special guest. The host of “Weekly Candor with Wish” will join Sam and Bunny for our discussion of the upcoming winter flu season and other Natural solutions to health problems. “Wish” is a very knowledgeable health professional who has recently researched many aspects of the expected flu epidemic for her own talk radio show on Sentinel Radio. Sam and Bunny have been guests on Wish’s show and we enjoy working with her.

 
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Friday, Sept. 4th (8-10 PM ET)

The focus of this week’s program will be:

Preventing and Reversing Disease Naturally – Part II

Sam and Bunny will be discussing how natural molecules are often a better choice than drugs

Do you really want that government flu shot?

Warning: Swine Flu Shot Linked to Killer Nerve Disease
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
September 2009 72,962

Would your rather choose the natural solution to Immune Heath,
or do you prefer the government flu shot?
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Every year, just prior to the impending "flu season," the CDC and their acquiescent media pawns terrorize the American public with false claims regarding annual flu deaths. The CDC boldly asserts that 36,000 people die every year from the flu. Such scare tactics are calculated to increase flu vaccine sales. However, according to the CDC's own official records documented in National Vital Statistics Reports, only a few hundred people die from influenza (flu) on an average year. And many of these deaths occur in people with preexisting conditions, weakened immune systems, and the elderly. For example, in 2002, 753 people died from the flu. The year before, in 2001, just 257 people died from the flu. (Fifty-nine percent of these deaths occurred in people 75 years or older; 75 percent occurred in people 55 years or older.) To put these numbers in perspective, 3,454 Americans died from malnutrition in 2001 -- 13 times greater than the number of flu deaths! That same year, there were 4,269 deaths attributed to asthma, a condition some studies have linked to vaccines.

HAT TIP TO : Neil Z. Miller http://www.thinktwice.com/flu_lie.htm
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IMPORTANT INFO ON OUR SPECIAL GUEST FOR THE FRIDAY SEPT. 4TH PROGRAM:

"WISH" aka WishUponAStar is a true conservative, a patriot, a political activist, talk show host, free-lance writer and illustrator, well educated, out spoken, highly energetic, enthusiastic, passionate lady!  We asked Wish to tell us about herself.  Here is what she said:

I just started in radio this past January and it was a complete surprise. I called into a radio show and was urged by the owner to continue to remain on the air. I had called in to express my concerns about canine cancers and other illnesses that more readily seen (even pediatric cancers like leukemia) where property owners use pesticides to treat their grass. The next thing, I knew is that I was asked to become a regular caller, then a guest, and then after calling in and talking about a variety of political issues I was offered a chance to be a co-host and then eventually became a host for my own show.


Moreover, I have been a local activist for this cause as I have seen Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" in my backyard, once a pristine and inviting habitat for many species of birds, amphibians, and reptiles, this is no longer the case as weeds that thrive in fertilizer contaminated waters and swamps choke the indigenous varieties throwing mother nature into a tail spin that is both quiet and bleak. Most recently, due to clear cutting of trees, next door to my property which borders a pond, the once vernal (seasonal) pools have become a permanent fixture to the accompanying wetlands that were once seemingly dry. Many of the trees (near century old pines with shallow roots) are drowning. As a result, these trees are more disease prone and others are merely falling over. Without the trees that once drank literally hundreds to thousands of gallons of water daily, the tranquil waters are rising, creating a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. And interesting enough, these variables have most certainly contributed to a recent discovery, for the potentially lethal and/or neurologically damaging mosquito-borne disease, EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis), has just been detected in my backyard.


Last year, I was regularly blogging and writing on behalf of Mitt Romney and later John McCain, as I worked on both campaigns. I have been active in politics for years, behind the scenes, however. But I must admit this, that having a voice on the radio has helped me vent, express my love and profound pride for my country, and it gives me a chance to fight for the America I am in fear of loosing, because a nation without Godly leaders and a similar meandering electorate to me is a nation that is lost. So I am committed to educating the public and hopefully enlightening my audience with issues that are not only relevant to their lives, but just might give them added encouragement to make the most out of their lives. And, hopefully I will not only stimulate them to become active in their communites, but to have a voice that expresses their outrage in the "change" we have all experienced.


As you know, I have a show called Weekly Candor with Wish and it airs, Wednesday's 9:00 to 11:00 pm, EST. I have had the great fortune to work with a variety of excellent co-hosts; they have brought so much to my life: a renewed passion for this country, a reaffirmation of my faith in the Lord, and greater clarity on what it means to be a true conservative and leader in these most troubled times. I cannot thank them enough for their friendship, advice, genuine interest in all that I do; the gifts they have given me are priceless. I am truly blessed.


Additionally, I report news that few are willing to do, my stories are timely, relevant, and are presented with a serious true conservative philosophy and unquenchable thirst for the truth. I am delighted to share my love for this country, for its veterans, and our active military here and abroad. I make an effort to share my concerns about the status of our veterans especially with regard to their health care and other needs. I report the news, but do it with heart, on a personal level, and often share personal commentary of other bloggers and some of the best writers on the internet media outlets with pride. I am also an active blogger and writer for several well known websites. I contribute to various news organizations regularly and submit ideas or current articles for distribution on popular websites.


On my program, I poke fun at the "do nothing" Congress, the usurper presidency, and the absurd, yet extraordinarly threatening notion of a new Constitutional Convention. I am also concerned with illegal immigration and the rising population of Muslims around the world and how that significant change in population demographics will change this world, and not for the better. I am literate on the cases that have been brought to the courts which question Barack Obama's lack of constitutional eligibility to serve at POTUS. Additionally, I have attended Tea Parties to protest the actions of the Obama administration which are causing America's economic collapse. Morevover, I participate with local militia and other groups which protect the sovereingty of my home state. Furthermore, I cannot wait to ask a question at a local town hall meeting to express my disdain for the proposed soon to be voted in via "nuclear option" socialist health care plan. I am well versed in Obamacare and have some detailed knowledge about national health systems in both the UK and in Canada. I am also fascinated with the complex development and correspondingly all too quick approval of the proposed controversial H1N1 vaccine for the alleged pandemic that could, quite possibly be man-made.


I am a well read, curious, thoughtful, hopefully articulate, well educated individual who desires to help educate others. I hold a paralegal degree, a nursing license, and a bachelors degree in political science. I have attended business school as well and I have studied at the graduate level both advanced biological and medical sciences. I have background in DNA Recombinant technology/research where I explored the genetic origins of a debilitating neuromuscular disease, likewise I was once involved in cancer research in the development of various chemotherapeutic drugs. And, more recently, I have tried to become well informed about alternative medicine's approach to preventing and treating diseases associated with aging. For the past several years and since I entered radio land, I have been a long term caretaker for both of my parents and served as their patient advocate and nurse.


I am actively engaged in homeschooling groups and have served as text book and curriculum consultant, and teacher. I am an avid gardener and nature enthusiast, and I enjoy classical piano. I hope one day to either continue in the field of medical journalism or continue my education either in biomedical sciences or the study of law or a combination of the two! But for right now, I am having a blast working in radio as I have met so many fine and committed patriots that share in the quest to help save this great country of ours!


God Bless America!

Do you really want that government flu shot?

Would you rather choose the natural solution to Immune Heath, or do you prefer the government flu shot?

Vitamin D, the Flu and You

Research has shown that lack of vitamin D is associated with weaker production of an antimicrobial peptide called hCAP-18, a protein that works with immune-system cells to kill pathogens. Thinking now is that if you're exposed to a virus when you have sufficient vitamin D, those cells will be better equipped to fight off that organism so you will be far less apt to be infected.

According to Dr. Ginde an attending emergency physician at the University of Colorado Hospital and Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, "in people with vitamin D deficiency, it's possible that those cells don't work as well, so you're more likely to get a cold or flu infection or something, more often and more severe."

Why is the flu and cold season winter time? That is true for both hemispheres. For those in the North December, January, and February is flu and cold season. For those in the South June, July, and August is when people get flu and cold infections. This is because, as sunlight hours lessen during the winter and people become vitamin D deficient, their immunity systems weaken, and they are more susceptible to infections of all kinds.

Vitamin D is an important way to arm the immune system against disorders like the common cold, report investigators from the University of Colorado Denver (UC Denver) School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Children's Hospital Boston.

In the largest and most nationally representative study of the association between vitamin D and respiratory infections, people with the lowest blood vitamin D levels reported having significantly more recent colds or cases of the flu. The risks were even higher for those with chronic respiratory disorders, such as asthma and emphysema. The report appears in the February 23 Archives of Internal Medicine.

"The findings of our study support an important role for vitamin D in prevention of common respiratory infections, such as colds and the flu," says Adit Ginde, MD, MPH, UC Denver Division of Emergency Medicine and lead author of the study. "Individuals with common lung diseases, such as asthma or emphysema, may be particularly susceptible to respiratory infections from vitamin D deficiency."

While vitamin C has been used for the prevention of colds and other respiratory disorders for decades, little scientific evidence supports its effectiveness. In contrast, in recent years evidence has accumulated that vitamin D – most commonly associated with the development and maintenance of strong bones – plays a key role in the immune system. Evidence has implicated the wintertime deficiency of vitamin D, which the body produces in response to sunlight, in the seasonal increase in colds and flu; and studies have suggested an association between low blood levels of vitamin D and a higher risk of respiratory infections.

The current study analyzed data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics. Participants were interviewed in their homes regarding their health and nutrition, and most participants also received a physical examination that included collection of blood and other samples for laboratory analysis. The research team analyzed blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) – the best measure of vitamin D status – from almost 19,000 adult and adolescent NHANES III participants, selected to be representative of the overall U.S. population.

Study participants with the lowest vitamin D blood levels – less than 10 mg per milliliter of blood – were about 40 percent more likely to report having a recent respiratory infection than were those with vitamin D levels of 30 or higher. The association was present in all seasons and even stronger among participants with a history of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema. Asthma patients with the lowest vitamin D levels were five times more likely to have had a recent respiratory infection; while among COPD patients, respiratory infections were twice as common among those with vitamin D deficiency.

"A respiratory infection in someone with otherwise healthy lungs usually causes a few days of relatively mild symptoms," explains Carlos Camargo, MD, DrPH, MGH Department of Emergency Medicine and senior author of the study. "But respiratory infections in individuals with an underlying lung disease can cause serious attacks of asthma or COPD that may require urgent office visits, emergency department visits or hospitalizations. So the impact of preventing infections in these patients could be very large."

"We are planning clinical trials to test the effectiveness of vitamin D to boost immunity and fight respiratory infection, with a focus on individuals with asthma and COPD, as well as children and older adults – groups that are at higher risk for more severe illness," Ginde says. "Many Americans also need more vitamin D for its bone and general health benefits. Clinicians and laypeople should stay tuned as this exciting area of research continues to expand."

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BREAKING RESEARCH SHOWS VITAMIN D LINKED TO HDL CHOLESTEROL

Shaklee Corporation Research Suggests an Important Role of Vitamin D for Supporting Cardiovascular Health

Research supported by Shaklee Corporation, the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., shows that a lower blood vitamin D level is associated with metabolic syndrome and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

The study results were presented at the National Lipid Association Annual Scientific Sessions in Miami, Florida and suggest an important role of vitamin D nutrition for maintaining cardiovascular health.

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In this study, intake of vitamin D from dietary supplements was strongly linked with vitamin D levels in the blood. The greater the intake of vitamin D from dietary supplements, the higher the amount of vitamin D found in the blood. More importantly, as vitamin D intakes increased, HDL cholesterol (or “good cholesterol”) levels increased as well. Future research is needed to determine if vitamin D from dietary supplements can lower risk levels for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

“Our next study, which is already underway, is intended to confirm causality by showing that vitamin D supplementation improves cardiovascular risk factors,” says Dr. Jamie McManus M.D., Chairman of Medical Affairs, Health Sciences and Education, Shaklee Corporation.

Kevin C. Maki, PhD, the study’s Principal Investigator and the Chief Science Officer of Provident Clinical Research, Glen Ellyn, IL, says, “Results from population studies suggest that a low serum vitamin D concentration is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality, but this is the first study to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D status and cardiovascular risk factors in a group that includes a large number of vitamin D supplement users.” He continues, “Additional research is warranted to assess whether increasing vitamin D intake will improve the metabolic cardiovascular risk factor profile.”

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