Nutrition for Women Presented by LifeDesign For further information or Nutrition Consultation contact

Nutrition for Women
Presented by
LifeDesign
For further information or Nutrition Consultation contact
Ruthie Fink 847-607-0925
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Let’s ask one big question…….
• How many “hats” am I wearing this week?
• …..mom, best friend, teacher, nurse, cook,
chauffeur, lover, professional, coach, maid,
dishwasher, tutor, wife, partner, secretary,
gardener, shopper, caterer……
• What else can you add to this list?
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Let’s ask some other questions…..
• Do PMS symptoms occur monthly?
• Are early menopause symptoms (peri-menopause) a
concern?
• Is your daily routine filled with stress?
• How about eating on the run..anyone have 21
nutritionally balanced & relaxed meals with your
family this week?
• Is hair loss a concern?
• Are you ready for sleep at 4 in the PM?
• Are you currently on HRT for menopause?
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Let’s look at some facts…..
• Food today is not what it used to be
• Overprocessed chemicals & preservatives added
• Soil is depleted of essential nutrients (Rutger’s
University Study)
• Altered fats create free radicals damaging cells
• Antibiotics – hormones in our meat supply
• Early harvesting, transporting, & storage of food
reduces nutritional value
• Our food & water is contaminated with toxins
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Why Supplementation Today?
We know:
• Our eating habits have changed
• Diets fall short of the recommended standards
• We all want more energy & relief from stress
• Our Health is suffering:
• 6 of the ten leading causes of death are diet related.
• Our immune systems need help as evidenced by the
increase in immune deficiency disorders such as
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr Virus,
Candida & Aids
• Allergies, arthritis & infertility are on
the rise.
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Percentage of Individuals in USA
Taking in RDA*
(Recommended Daily Allowance)
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Nutrient:
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Vitamin A
Pyridoxine (B6)
Folic Acid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Zinc
• Percent of Population
• 35%
• 62%
• 38%
• 44%
• 47%
• 67%
• 62%
• 30%
• 26%
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Bottom Line and Simple
Basic Energy Program
• Shaklee Foundation Program
– Basic Nutrients
• (6 tabs in one daily strip)
– Energizing Soy Protein (Vanilla, Cocoa or
Instant Protein Soy)
• CorEnergy
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Soy Protein Benefits
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Increases energy
Stabilizes blood sugar
Protects heart & lowers cholesterol
Phytochemical compounds, called isoflavones in
soy protein reduces risk of breast & prostate
cancer
• Helps prevent osteoporosis
• Prevents “hot flashes”
• Develops healthy cells!
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Soy Isoflavones – Soy Protein
• Two isoflavones are unique to soy protein.
They are genistein & daidzein.
• Reduces the occurrence of hot flashes.
• Lowers LDL cholesterol
• Supports bone density
• Assists in controlling blood pressure and heart
disease.
• Is an energy booster & stabilizes blood sugar.
• Helps in the reduction of weight gain.
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Foundation Nutrients Vita Lea Multivitamin
• Improves immunity
• Proven to increase bone density vs calcium
alone (Burke Institute Study)
• Reduces risk of heart disease
• Reduces risk of colon cancer
• Fewer sick days
• Nutritional insurance
• Scientifically balanced
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B-Complex (Basic Strip)
• Needed to convert food into muscle energy &
for mental quickness & concentration
• Formation of protective antibodies & healthy
red blood cells
• Needed to reduce homocysteine levels
• Reduces risk of heart disease
• Helps prevent colon cancer
• Helps with anemia, carpal tunnel syndrome,
depression & much more
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Time Released Vita-C
(Basic Strip)
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Assists the body in absorption of iron & calcium
Natural antihistamine
Important in maintaining healthy gum tissue
Helps build red blood cells & form hemoglobin
Antioxidant: protects heart and arteries and
prevents formation of cancer cells
• Reduces risk of cataracts
• Protects from radiation
• Increases resistance to ligament & tendon injury
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Vita-E Complex Plus Selenium
(Basic Strip)
• Antioxidant: prevents heart disease and Parkinson’s
• Protects lungs from air pollution
• Aids in healing of burns, skin ulcers & reduces
scarring
• Protects cells from premature aging
• Reduces risk of colon, lung & prostrate cancer
• Improves immune system.
• Slows the aging process
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CorEnergy
• It’s a natural, concentrated source of herbal
ingredients and antioxidant phytonutrients shown to
support your body’s natural ability to maintain
energy & resist every day fatigue.
• CorEnergy contains: Cordyceps (a mushroom) Asian
Ginseng & Green Tea specifically teamed to promote
vitality. Cordyceps is clinically proven to help
fight everyday fatigue; Ginseng is traditionally
used as an energizer, Green Tea promotes
sustained vitality.
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Basic Program
With Extra Support
• CarotoMax
• Optiflora
• Essential Omega Complex
• GLA Complex
• Super Cal-Mg Plus
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Super Calcium Magnesium Plus
• Reflecting the latest in science, NEW Super Cal Mag Plus,
features more calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus.
• Helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis
• Helps minimize bone loss, maintain bone density & slow
bone breakdown – More calcium—provides 1200mg of
highly concentrated & absorbable sources of elemental
calcium – Now with 100% of DV of phosphorus to aid in
bone strength & mineralization
• Plus, this formula contains magnesium at an optimal level
for digestive comfort, while still providing bone-health
benefits
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Optiflora SystemAcidophilus, Bifidus & more
• Promotes colon health by delivering 500 million healthy
flora in a guaranteed system
• Keeps undesirable bacteria in check
• Treatment for intestinal & urinary tract infections
• Treatment for digestive disorders and some types of
diarrhea
• Strengthens immune system
• Counteracts side effects of antibiotics
• Destroys excess LDL cholesterol
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Unique, Patented ‘Triple Encapsulation’
Technology Protects “Live” Microflora
‘Live’ microflora
Water & oxygen
barrier
Stomach acid
protection
OPTIFLORA™ completely
survives stomach acid.
Microflora are released in
the intestine.
Only Shaklee has it!
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Essential Omega Complex
• Helps resist eczema, colitis, arthritis, MS, psoriasis,
migraines
• Produces anti-stress hormones
• Alleviates autoimmune diseases
• Reduces risk of blood clot formation
• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces triglycerides & cholesterol
• Raises HDL (good cholesterol)
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G L A Complex - (Borage Seed Oil)
• Calms nervous release of adrenaline (an adaptagion)
• Reduces fat production
• Balances hormones (excellent for PMS and menopausal
challenges)
• Increases body estrogen stores
• Reduces headaches
• Helps synthesis of natural skin oils for healing
• Reduces inflammation and promotes proper blood
clotting
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CarotoMax
• Five key carotenoids & three phytonutrients which
are responsible for long term health of eyes, lungs
& heart
• Protects from free radical damage to the
cells
• Contains Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Lycopene, Alpha
Carotene, Beta Carotene plus Grapeseed Extract,
Quercetin & Broccoli Sprouts Extract
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Glucose Regulation Complex
Can you answer yes to any of these questions?
• Are you overweight by 15 lbs. or more?
• Crave carbos (breads, sweets, pasta, etc.?)
• A family history of Type 11 diabetes ?
• High triglycerides ?
• High or widely fluctuating blood
sugar levels?
• Have low energy?
This product is worth serious consideration!
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Quality Nutritional Supplement What does that mean?
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Is the supplement (vitamin) that you’re
using being absorbed and assimilated?
How can you tell?
Is there a balance in the formulation?
Is the manufacturer using a “cooling” system to
preserve nutrients?
• Are “fillers” (coal tar, petroleum by-products)
used in stabilizing the tablet?
• Is there a full money back guarantee?
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Shaklee Science is Progressive
• A history of advances
–Dr. Shaklee anticipated the health food
revolution decades before it’s time
–Our 21st century research laboratory continues
this tradition using the most modern technologies:
–Molecular Modeling
–Genomics
–State-of-the Art Laboratories
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Shaklee Manufacturing Facility
• 312,000 square feet
• Over 250 scientists, engineers and
support staff
• Model of excellence for the
industry
• Testing at every stage of
manufacture
• Cutting-edge manufacturing
technology
• Meets stringent pharmaceutical
manufacturing standards
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Scientific Advisory Board
The Shaklee Scientific Advisory Board, a group of nationally recognized physicians and scientists,
provides unsurpassed expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, cardiovascular health, and sports
medicine.
Current members of the Shaklee Scientific Advisory Board are:
Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D.
Professor, USDA Human Nutrition Research Center
on Aging at Tufts University
Expert: Antioxidants
William Haskell, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine Stanford University
School of Medicine
Expert: Cardiovascular Disease
Young Kim, MD
Professor of Medicine University of
California School of Medicine
Expert: Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Cancer
Marcia Stefanick, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine Stanford
University
Expert: Women's Health
Peter Sacks, M.D.
Physician, Internal Medicine Scripps Clinic and
Research Foundation
Expert: Internal Medicine
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Newest research on obesity…..
Paula Baillie-Hamilton, MD and PhD
from Oxford University and Stirling
University in Scotland, is an expert in
human metabolism. Her groundbreaking research on chemical calories
is a major part of Shaklee’s Weight
Management Program which energizes
and repairs the metabolism, the body’s
natural slimming system
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Clinical Research
• Academic Institutions / Research Centers
– Stanford University
– UC San Francisco
– UC Berkeley
– UC Davis
– BYU
– University of Texas Austin
– University of Wisconsin
– Toronto Universities
– NASA
– Kaiser Permanente, Division of Research
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100% Shaklee Guarantee
• 100% money back guarantee
• Ingredients listed on the label are
in the bottle
• Finest quality, pure, clinically
tested ingredients
• Guaranteed performance
characteristics
• Safe, efficacious products
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Medical Experts say……….
“In the coming decades,
the most important determinants of health and
longevity will be the personal choices made by
each individual”
The Journal of the American Medical Association
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Questions….???
• Is your health going in a downward or
upward spiral?
• Does providing basic nutrients make sense?
• Solution……………..
Trust your health to the leader in the wellness
industry for over 47 years and start on a
common-sense program.
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