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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Vision
Vision
What will the next decade hold for you? Vision is the capacity to look beyond the moment into the vast potential of tomorrow. What is your vision?
We read in the bible about King Solomon, who in his timeless wisdom said, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." I'd like to paraphrase that statement, "Where there is no vision, a company fails." It's no accident that one of the phrases Dr. Wentz seems most fond of - and that I've heard hundreds of times over the years is, "Share my Vision."
Dr. Wentz has given voice to his vision: "I dream of a world free from pain and suffering. I dream of a world free from disease. The USANA family will be the healthiest family on earth". I'm certain some people may view Dr. Wentz' vision as impractical - or even impossible. I don't know...maybe Dr. Wentz even feels a bit uncomfortable being called a visionary. The truth is, a vision is little more than an empty dream until it is widely shared and accepted. Once that happens, it acquires the force necessary to move an organization in the intended direction. And look at us! Look at the direction we're headed. We will soon be a billion dollar company! I am proud to report that Dr. Wentz is surrounded by people who have adopted his vision and made it our own. USANA has empowered us to take a stand for our preferred future.
I realize building this business can be a bit scary at times. It takes some courage to do what we do. In order to be successful in building a USANA business we're forced to eliminate caution, we must step outside our comfort zone. Let me share three strategies that have helped me and may help you clarify your vision and reach beyond your fear:
1. Get to higher ground.
One of my favorite video clips is of Dr. Wentz standing on top of a mountain in Switzerland. You might have seen it; the camera pans around him and it appears he is looking out over the entire earth. Symbolically, we need to do the same thing...broaden our perspective and see ourselves in that big picture. Dream big. Don't sweat the small stuff. Occasionally I get a call that goes something like this: "I just got my order and one of my nutrimeal cans has a dent in it." Here is another favorite: "I don't think USANA is putting as much cotton in the top of the Poly C bottle as they used to."
Can I be frank? These people have failed the vision test!
2. Craft your own vision.
We can and should share Dr. Wentz' vision, but we need to personalize it. Tell your own story. I promise you, if you're passionate about it, your story will evolve over time. When I first started building my business back in 1994, I envisioned earning $100.00 a month. I was coming from a place of scarcity and low self-esteem. I knew I wanted to keep my daughter on the USANA products so I had to figure out a way to make $100.00 a month so I could afford to stay on autoship. I started telling our story and wow...the checks kept coming. My vision improved! As I began making a difference in the lives of others my own life began to change dramatically. I was able to look forward to a time that hadn't yet arrived. Before long I could see it and feel it as though it was real. And now it is.
3. Wake up and go to work.
Give your vision substance. Take action. If your vision stays in your mind...it is simply wishful thinking. Initiate conversations. Pick up the phone. Set up appointments. Tell your story. Use the USANA tools. Show the plan. You get my point. I've learned a valuable lesson by associating with some of USANA's elite athletes. Even professional athletes drag themselves to the gym. You simply have to exercise to get the energy to exercise. Building your business is exactly the same. I promise you won't sponsor 100% of the people you don't talk to! Just do it...ultimately, the power to achieve our vision lies within us.
Let me ask again: What will the next decade hold for you? Can you predict your future? Yes, you can - because you can create it.
Collette Larsen
USANA's Top Earner and 10-Star Diamond Director
Keywords:
AHA Scientific Statements, Alice Clegg, Alternative Medicine, antioxidants, body building, Business Opportunity, Calcium, California, Cancer, cardiovascular, diseases, cooking, diets, fitness, food, health, health and freedom, Jason Kilgore, Kilgore and USANA, Kilgore Defense Institute, Kilgore MMA, Martial Arts, men’s health, Mexico USANA, Minerals, mydreams.usana.com, nutrition, Healthy Brain, Cardiorespiratory fitness, nutritional, Recipes, Safety, Sierra Foothills Karate, nutrition, advice, sports, Sports Health, Sports Nutrition, Acupressure, Stress Management, USANA, Usana and Alice Clegg, Usana and Jason Kilgore, Usana and Sierra Foothills Karate, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES DISTRIBUTOR, Traditional Chinese medicine, massage, herbs, botany, marine biology, aquaculture, sea, ocean, Utah, vitamins, wellness, Wellness Misphitz, women, fitness, womens health, Tim Sales, Naturopathic Medicine, integritas group, STI, Health and Freedom, Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, DAOM, OMD, Metabolic Syndrome, Skin conditions, Journal of Family Practice, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, homeopathic remedies, B vitamins -- folic acid and B12, Alternative Healthcare Professional, Mind Body Health, Cherimoya, Massage Programs, Body Therapy Programs, Asian Holistic Health & massage, Chinese and other Asian systems of medicine, Tui Na Certificate, Tui Na Hand Techniques, CPR/First Aid, Asian Body Therapy, safeliving@usana.com, Mexico USANA, Ocean Conservancy
What will the next decade hold for you? Vision is the capacity to look beyond the moment into the vast potential of tomorrow. What is your vision?
We read in the bible about King Solomon, who in his timeless wisdom said, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." I'd like to paraphrase that statement, "Where there is no vision, a company fails." It's no accident that one of the phrases Dr. Wentz seems most fond of - and that I've heard hundreds of times over the years is, "Share my Vision."
Dr. Wentz has given voice to his vision: "I dream of a world free from pain and suffering. I dream of a world free from disease. The USANA family will be the healthiest family on earth". I'm certain some people may view Dr. Wentz' vision as impractical - or even impossible. I don't know...maybe Dr. Wentz even feels a bit uncomfortable being called a visionary. The truth is, a vision is little more than an empty dream until it is widely shared and accepted. Once that happens, it acquires the force necessary to move an organization in the intended direction. And look at us! Look at the direction we're headed. We will soon be a billion dollar company! I am proud to report that Dr. Wentz is surrounded by people who have adopted his vision and made it our own. USANA has empowered us to take a stand for our preferred future.
I realize building this business can be a bit scary at times. It takes some courage to do what we do. In order to be successful in building a USANA business we're forced to eliminate caution, we must step outside our comfort zone. Let me share three strategies that have helped me and may help you clarify your vision and reach beyond your fear:
1. Get to higher ground.
One of my favorite video clips is of Dr. Wentz standing on top of a mountain in Switzerland. You might have seen it; the camera pans around him and it appears he is looking out over the entire earth. Symbolically, we need to do the same thing...broaden our perspective and see ourselves in that big picture. Dream big. Don't sweat the small stuff. Occasionally I get a call that goes something like this: "I just got my order and one of my nutrimeal cans has a dent in it." Here is another favorite: "I don't think USANA is putting as much cotton in the top of the Poly C bottle as they used to."
Can I be frank? These people have failed the vision test!
2. Craft your own vision.
We can and should share Dr. Wentz' vision, but we need to personalize it. Tell your own story. I promise you, if you're passionate about it, your story will evolve over time. When I first started building my business back in 1994, I envisioned earning $100.00 a month. I was coming from a place of scarcity and low self-esteem. I knew I wanted to keep my daughter on the USANA products so I had to figure out a way to make $100.00 a month so I could afford to stay on autoship. I started telling our story and wow...the checks kept coming. My vision improved! As I began making a difference in the lives of others my own life began to change dramatically. I was able to look forward to a time that hadn't yet arrived. Before long I could see it and feel it as though it was real. And now it is.
3. Wake up and go to work.
Give your vision substance. Take action. If your vision stays in your mind...it is simply wishful thinking. Initiate conversations. Pick up the phone. Set up appointments. Tell your story. Use the USANA tools. Show the plan. You get my point. I've learned a valuable lesson by associating with some of USANA's elite athletes. Even professional athletes drag themselves to the gym. You simply have to exercise to get the energy to exercise. Building your business is exactly the same. I promise you won't sponsor 100% of the people you don't talk to! Just do it...ultimately, the power to achieve our vision lies within us.
Let me ask again: What will the next decade hold for you? Can you predict your future? Yes, you can - because you can create it.
Collette Larsen
USANA's Top Earner and 10-Star Diamond Director
Keywords:
AHA Scientific Statements, Alice Clegg, Alternative Medicine, antioxidants, body building, Business Opportunity, Calcium, California, Cancer, cardiovascular, diseases, cooking, diets, fitness, food, health, health and freedom, Jason Kilgore, Kilgore and USANA, Kilgore Defense Institute, Kilgore MMA, Martial Arts, men’s health, Mexico USANA, Minerals, mydreams.usana.com, nutrition, Healthy Brain, Cardiorespiratory fitness, nutritional, Recipes, Safety, Sierra Foothills Karate, nutrition, advice, sports, Sports Health, Sports Nutrition, Acupressure, Stress Management, USANA, Usana and Alice Clegg, Usana and Jason Kilgore, Usana and Sierra Foothills Karate, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES DISTRIBUTOR, Traditional Chinese medicine, massage, herbs, botany, marine biology, aquaculture, sea, ocean, Utah, vitamins, wellness, Wellness Misphitz, women, fitness, womens health, Tim Sales, Naturopathic Medicine, integritas group, STI, Health and Freedom, Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, DAOM, OMD, Metabolic Syndrome, Skin conditions, Journal of Family Practice, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, homeopathic remedies, B vitamins -- folic acid and B12, Alternative Healthcare Professional, Mind Body Health, Cherimoya, Massage Programs, Body Therapy Programs, Asian Holistic Health & massage, Chinese and other Asian systems of medicine, Tui Na Certificate, Tui Na Hand Techniques, CPR/First Aid, Asian Body Therapy, safeliving@usana.com, Mexico USANA, Ocean Conservancy
Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing is an interdisciplinary journal that addresses evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine. Written for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, the journal explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic science as these fields relate to health.
In addition to research, features include: an editorial by Larry Dossey, MD; an interview with a prominent thought leader; columns on ethnomedicine, diet and health, environmental medicine, nursing, education, death and dying, and medicine on the front lines. More information
Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing is an interdisciplinary journal that addresses evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine. Written for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, the journal explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic science as these fields relate to health.
In addition to research, features include: an editorial by Larry Dossey, MD; an interview with a prominent thought leader; columns on ethnomedicine, diet and health, environmental medicine, nursing, education, death and dying, and medicine on the front lines. More information
Low-glycemic meals promote a post-meal environment
Low-glycemic meals promote a post-meal environment that is favorable for reduced food consumption. This may be an advantage in the control of obesity and related disorders, including insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes.
Low-glycemic meals produce favorable leptin and insulin responses, resulting in lower food consumption
In a recent study, metabolic effects of meals with varying glycemic index (GI) were evaluated. In a group of healthy volunteers, glucose, insulin, and leptin responses to two contrasting breakfast cereals were measured. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that indicates the degree of hunger to the hypothalamus of the brain. Lower leptin levels trigger a sense of satiety and decreased hunger.
Meals were provided on two separate occasions in random order after a 12-hour overnight fast, and consisted of 50 g of available carbohydrate from either Corn Flakes (Kellogg's), or Fiber One (General Mills). Blood samples were obtained at rest, and 30, 60, 90 and 120 min after eating. The GI was calculated from the glucose response to the test meal normalized against a 50 g oral glucose load.
The average GI for Corn Flakes was 125 and 49 for Fiber One. These meals were classified as high GI and low GI, respectively, and were significantly different from each other. The insulin response following the low glycemic meal was significantly reduced compared to the high glycemic meal. The high glycemic meal significantly suppressed circulating leptin levels compared to the low glycemic meal.
Lower insulin response and higher circulating leptin levels suggest that low-glycemic meals promote a post-meal environment that is favorable for reduced food consumption; this may be advantageous in the control of obesity and related disorders including insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Keywords:
AHA Scientific Statements, Alice Clegg, Alternative Medicine, antioxidants, body building, Business Opportunity, Calcium, California, Cancer, cardiovascular, diseases, cooking, diets, fitness, food, health, health and freedom, Jason Kilgore, Kilgore and USANA, Kilgore Defense Institute, Kilgore MMA, Martial Arts, men’s health, Mexico USANA, Minerals, mydreams.usana.com, nutrition, Healthy Brain, Cardiorespiratory fitness, nutritional, Recipes, Safety, Sierra Foothills Karate, nutrition, advice, sports, Sports Health, Sports Nutrition, Acupressure, Stress Management, USANA, Usana and Alice Clegg, Usana and Jason Kilgore, Usana and Sierra Foothills Karate, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES DISTRIBUTOR, Traditional Chinese medicine, massage, herbs, botany, marine biology, aquaculture, sea, ocean, Utah, vitamins, wellness, Wellness Misphitz, women, fitness, womens health, Tim Sales, Naturopathic Medicine, integritas group, STI, Health and Freedom, Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, DAOM, OMD, Metabolic Syndrome, Skin conditions, Journal of Family Practice, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, homeopathic remedies, B vitamins -- folic acid and B12, Alternative Healthcare Professional, Mind Body Health, Cherimoya, Massage Programs, Body Therapy Programs, Asian Holistic Health & massage, Chinese and other Asian systems of medicine, Tui Na Certificate, Tui Na Hand Techniques, CPR/First Aid, Asian Body Therapy, safeliving@usana.com, Mexico USANA, Ocean Conservancy
Low-glycemic meals produce favorable leptin and insulin responses, resulting in lower food consumption
In a recent study, metabolic effects of meals with varying glycemic index (GI) were evaluated. In a group of healthy volunteers, glucose, insulin, and leptin responses to two contrasting breakfast cereals were measured. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that indicates the degree of hunger to the hypothalamus of the brain. Lower leptin levels trigger a sense of satiety and decreased hunger.
Meals were provided on two separate occasions in random order after a 12-hour overnight fast, and consisted of 50 g of available carbohydrate from either Corn Flakes (Kellogg's), or Fiber One (General Mills). Blood samples were obtained at rest, and 30, 60, 90 and 120 min after eating. The GI was calculated from the glucose response to the test meal normalized against a 50 g oral glucose load.
The average GI for Corn Flakes was 125 and 49 for Fiber One. These meals were classified as high GI and low GI, respectively, and were significantly different from each other. The insulin response following the low glycemic meal was significantly reduced compared to the high glycemic meal. The high glycemic meal significantly suppressed circulating leptin levels compared to the low glycemic meal.
Lower insulin response and higher circulating leptin levels suggest that low-glycemic meals promote a post-meal environment that is favorable for reduced food consumption; this may be advantageous in the control of obesity and related disorders including insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Keywords:
AHA Scientific Statements, Alice Clegg, Alternative Medicine, antioxidants, body building, Business Opportunity, Calcium, California, Cancer, cardiovascular, diseases, cooking, diets, fitness, food, health, health and freedom, Jason Kilgore, Kilgore and USANA, Kilgore Defense Institute, Kilgore MMA, Martial Arts, men’s health, Mexico USANA, Minerals, mydreams.usana.com, nutrition, Healthy Brain, Cardiorespiratory fitness, nutritional, Recipes, Safety, Sierra Foothills Karate, nutrition, advice, sports, Sports Health, Sports Nutrition, Acupressure, Stress Management, USANA, Usana and Alice Clegg, Usana and Jason Kilgore, Usana and Sierra Foothills Karate, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES DISTRIBUTOR, Traditional Chinese medicine, massage, herbs, botany, marine biology, aquaculture, sea, ocean, Utah, vitamins, wellness, Wellness Misphitz, women, fitness, womens health, Tim Sales, Naturopathic Medicine, integritas group, STI, Health and Freedom, Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, DAOM, OMD, Metabolic Syndrome, Skin conditions, Journal of Family Practice, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, homeopathic remedies, B vitamins -- folic acid and B12, Alternative Healthcare Professional, Mind Body Health, Cherimoya, Massage Programs, Body Therapy Programs, Asian Holistic Health & massage, Chinese and other Asian systems of medicine, Tui Na Certificate, Tui Na Hand Techniques, CPR/First Aid, Asian Body Therapy, safeliving@usana.com, Mexico USANA, Ocean Conservancy
USANA All Stars: Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
Participating states can play and win!
The top 10 Associates in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona who have the highest total CVP growth from February 2 through February 29, 2008 will win two tickets to the Pacific Life Open, a premiere event on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.
This is the first of many regional contests USANA will be promoting throughout 2008. Winners of this contest will enjoy the action firsthand while networking with USANA management and other winners in the USANA suite on March 16, 2008. This premiere event of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour takes place in Indian Wells, California.
Log on to USANAtoday to get full rules and details. And, watch for more contests coming to your area in 2008!
The top 10 Associates in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona who have the highest total CVP growth from February 2 through February 29, 2008 will win two tickets to the Pacific Life Open, a premiere event on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.
This is the first of many regional contests USANA will be promoting throughout 2008. Winners of this contest will enjoy the action firsthand while networking with USANA management and other winners in the USANA suite on March 16, 2008. This premiere event of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour takes place in Indian Wells, California.
Log on to USANAtoday to get full rules and details. And, watch for more contests coming to your area in 2008!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Super Saturday with the Diamonds/February 2, 2008
Super Saturday with the Diamonds
Speakers:
Lynn Allen-Johnson - 5-Star Diamond
Tony & Tammy Daum - 2-Star Diamonds
Mark Wilson - Executive Vice-President for USANA
Date:
February 2, 2008
Where:
First Presbyterian Church of Orlando (Lee Fellowship Hall)
106 East Church Street, Orlando 32801
Go to www.mapquest.com for directions.
(Allow extra time - there is a lot of construction going on!)
Time:
9:00 - 9:30 Registration
9:30 - 10:30 Health & Freedom
10:30 - 11:00 Sign ups & snack break
11:00 - 5:00 Training
There will be a 30 minute lunch break. You can bring your own lunch or you can purchase a boxed lunch if you pre-register @ www.supersaturday2008.eventbrite.com by January 25th.
(Boxed lunch option will be closed after the 25th)
Registration cost:
$20.00 per single distributorship
$25.00 per couple on the same distributorship
Admission is free for non-distributor guests
Boxed lunch includes sandwich, slaw, bag of chips, fruit and a drink
(Pre registered only) $10.00
Speakers:
Lynn Allen-Johnson - 5-Star Diamond
Tony & Tammy Daum - 2-Star Diamonds
Mark Wilson - Executive Vice-President for USANA
Date:
February 2, 2008
Where:
First Presbyterian Church of Orlando (Lee Fellowship Hall)
106 East Church Street, Orlando 32801
Go to www.mapquest.com for directions.
(Allow extra time - there is a lot of construction going on!)
Time:
9:00 - 9:30 Registration
9:30 - 10:30 Health & Freedom
10:30 - 11:00 Sign ups & snack break
11:00 - 5:00 Training
There will be a 30 minute lunch break. You can bring your own lunch or you can purchase a boxed lunch if you pre-register @ www.supersaturday2008.eventbrite.com by January 25th.
(Boxed lunch option will be closed after the 25th)
Registration cost:
$20.00 per single distributorship
$25.00 per couple on the same distributorship
Admission is free for non-distributor guests
Boxed lunch includes sandwich, slaw, bag of chips, fruit and a drink
(Pre registered only) $10.00
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Do Cholesterol Drugs Do Any Good?
On newsstands now, for the first time ever on a major magazine (BusinessWeek) is a cover story entitled, "Lipitor: For Many People, Cholesterol Drugs May Not Do Any Good."
Follow this link Do Cholesterol Drugs Do Any Good? to BusinessWeek online.
Here are the reasons that I think this would be of interest to those in USANA:
1. Heart disease is the number cause of death for both men and women, and it is mostly caused by our lifestyle choices; diet, lack of exercise, smoking, obesity, high homocysteine levels, deficiency of antioxidants (oxidized LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and arteries). It is not caused by a lack of statin drugs. Heart disease and atherosclerosis is caused by oxidative stress. To maintain heart health antioxidants and a proper lifestyle (diet, exercise, etc.) are critical; i.e.; the USANA message.
2. Statin drugs are the number one prescribed drugs in the U.S., let alone the world, and cause a depletion in co-enzyme Q10 levels in the body, with resultant serious side-effects. We in USANA know something about the importance of co-Q10.
3. It is difficult for USANA associates to encourage potential customers/associates to be on USANA because their doctors have them on statin drugs, and put down the use of nutritional supplements.
4. The article in BusinessWeek (January 28, 2008) provides 3rd-party information that shows that statin drugs, although they lower LDL cholesterol, they do NOT prevent heart attacks, strokes, and death in the majority of cases (actually, according to the article out of 100 people on a statin drug, only 1 person will benefit). All of them are having their co-Q10 levels depleted, and their cardiac function is being impaired, among other side-effects.
5. The article ALSO points out that the ONLY people to benefit from statin drugs are those who are at high risk for heart attacks (people with coronary artery disease), and even then, they should be on low-dose statin drugs (10 to 20 mg), ...with combination use of co-Q10 to off-set the side-effects of the drug. (I want to point out here that there are many good physicians both in and outside USANA who are properly prescribing low-dose statin drugs WITH antioxidants, including co-Q10 because the medical research indicates that is the responsible protocol at this time among those who are at high risk for heart disease.)
6. The statin drugs mechanism of action in reducing the risk of repeat heart attack in those who are at high risk of heart attack is NOT through the lowering of LDL cholesterol (as I have been writing about for years), but is through this drugs anti-inflammatory / antioxidant effect ! This has been one of the on-going themes of my messages, and add all of the above together, I believe it all applies to the TRUE HEALTH message.
I think it is a turning point in the media, ....unless of course, Pfizer steps up its ads in BusinessWeek and spins, ...excuse me, "sponsors" favorable articles about Lipitor over the next few months, while trashing the use of nutritional supplements, which is par for the course in the battle for people's opinion in the media.
Written by:
Ladd McNamara, M.D.
Follow this link Do Cholesterol Drugs Do Any Good? to BusinessWeek online.
Here are the reasons that I think this would be of interest to those in USANA:
1. Heart disease is the number cause of death for both men and women, and it is mostly caused by our lifestyle choices; diet, lack of exercise, smoking, obesity, high homocysteine levels, deficiency of antioxidants (oxidized LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and arteries). It is not caused by a lack of statin drugs. Heart disease and atherosclerosis is caused by oxidative stress. To maintain heart health antioxidants and a proper lifestyle (diet, exercise, etc.) are critical; i.e.; the USANA message.
2. Statin drugs are the number one prescribed drugs in the U.S., let alone the world, and cause a depletion in co-enzyme Q10 levels in the body, with resultant serious side-effects. We in USANA know something about the importance of co-Q10.
3. It is difficult for USANA associates to encourage potential customers/associates to be on USANA because their doctors have them on statin drugs, and put down the use of nutritional supplements.
4. The article in BusinessWeek (January 28, 2008) provides 3rd-party information that shows that statin drugs, although they lower LDL cholesterol, they do NOT prevent heart attacks, strokes, and death in the majority of cases (actually, according to the article out of 100 people on a statin drug, only 1 person will benefit). All of them are having their co-Q10 levels depleted, and their cardiac function is being impaired, among other side-effects.
5. The article ALSO points out that the ONLY people to benefit from statin drugs are those who are at high risk for heart attacks (people with coronary artery disease), and even then, they should be on low-dose statin drugs (10 to 20 mg), ...with combination use of co-Q10 to off-set the side-effects of the drug. (I want to point out here that there are many good physicians both in and outside USANA who are properly prescribing low-dose statin drugs WITH antioxidants, including co-Q10 because the medical research indicates that is the responsible protocol at this time among those who are at high risk for heart disease.)
6. The statin drugs mechanism of action in reducing the risk of repeat heart attack in those who are at high risk of heart attack is NOT through the lowering of LDL cholesterol (as I have been writing about for years), but is through this drugs anti-inflammatory / antioxidant effect ! This has been one of the on-going themes of my messages, and add all of the above together, I believe it all applies to the TRUE HEALTH message.
I think it is a turning point in the media, ....unless of course, Pfizer steps up its ads in BusinessWeek and spins, ...excuse me, "sponsors" favorable articles about Lipitor over the next few months, while trashing the use of nutritional supplements, which is par for the course in the battle for people's opinion in the media.
Written by:
Ladd McNamara, M.D.
Folic Acid Saves Baby's Life
Folic Acid Saves Baby's Life
Deficiency in Common Food Supplement Could Have Killed an Infant
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/Story?id=4173835&page=1
Cute and healthy, Rosendo Rivera was everything his mother dreamed of.
"He slept, he ate, he gained a lot of weight; he was fine, everything was perfect," says his mother, Mayra Rivera.
But when he was 4 months old, Rosendo's mom got an inkling that something was wrong. First his eyes started to cross -- that was just the beginning.
"He went from laughing, rolling to completely being a baby who couldn't hold his head up. He stopped laughing, rolling, babbling. I said this is like a bad dream. I can't believe this is happening," said Mayra.
Doctors were stumped. Rosendo continued to deteriorate and had up to 60 seizures a day. He was diagnosed with everything from mental retardation to cerebral palsy, and then, something worse: mitochondrial disease, a condition in which the body can't produce energy.
His prognosis: He wouldn't live past his teens.
"I was devastated. I was watching my son deteriorate before my eyes, and there was nothing I could do for him. This cannot be my life, this cannot be my son's life. I was waiting for God to give us a miracle," says Mayra.
By chance, she met Dr. Mary Kay Koenig, who believed Rosendo may have been misdiagnosed, and Mayra got the miracle she had been dreaming of.
"I realized that although he had been tested for a majority of conditions that can cause his symptoms, he had not been tested for cerebral folate deficiency," says Koenig.
In folate deficiency, the body is unable to transport the vitamin folic acid to the brain, resulting in seizures, mobility problems and blindness. Fortunately though, this disease is 100 percent treatable in toddlers with a simple supplement.
In August, Mayra got the news: Rosendo had folate deficiency.
"I was so happy I was crying. I was like, thank you God, my prayers are answered. I knew it was a miracle," says Mayra.
Not only was he not going to die, but he could actually recover. Rosendo has been taking the supplements for four months now, and he has made remarkable strides.
"He's sleeping better, he's babbling, he's making new sounds, he's sitting down for longer periods of time. It's really exciting. It may be little for some people but really exciting for us. It's big,"says Mayra.
Bright Future
Dr. Pamela Blake joined "Good Morning America" today to share the latest details of Rosendo's recovery.
"He's gaining ground very quickly from all of the delays that he had. He is doing very well. He's had a great return of his visual function. His motor function is better, he is starting to talk, he can say "Momma," which he could not do before," says Blake.
Nowadays Mayra even has reason to hope that Rosendo might be able to live a normal life.
"Fortunately, because he was diagnosed properly and treated before the age of 3, the expectation is that he will do very well and hopefully should have a full recovery," says Blake.
Age 3 is turning point, because before that brain development is very precious and any deprivation of sensation can cause life-long damage.
"Folic acid is transported by a different receptor, a different protein taken into the brain and he has no problems with that receptor, so it's very simple," says Blake.
What makes it even better is that it's about as easy as it gets to administer. Rosendo takes just one tablet a day now. He'll have to for the rest of his life, but doctors say now that his life should be a long and healthy one.
Deficiency in Common Food Supplement Could Have Killed an Infant
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/Story?id=4173835&page=1
Cute and healthy, Rosendo Rivera was everything his mother dreamed of.
"He slept, he ate, he gained a lot of weight; he was fine, everything was perfect," says his mother, Mayra Rivera.
But when he was 4 months old, Rosendo's mom got an inkling that something was wrong. First his eyes started to cross -- that was just the beginning.
"He went from laughing, rolling to completely being a baby who couldn't hold his head up. He stopped laughing, rolling, babbling. I said this is like a bad dream. I can't believe this is happening," said Mayra.
Doctors were stumped. Rosendo continued to deteriorate and had up to 60 seizures a day. He was diagnosed with everything from mental retardation to cerebral palsy, and then, something worse: mitochondrial disease, a condition in which the body can't produce energy.
His prognosis: He wouldn't live past his teens.
"I was devastated. I was watching my son deteriorate before my eyes, and there was nothing I could do for him. This cannot be my life, this cannot be my son's life. I was waiting for God to give us a miracle," says Mayra.
By chance, she met Dr. Mary Kay Koenig, who believed Rosendo may have been misdiagnosed, and Mayra got the miracle she had been dreaming of.
"I realized that although he had been tested for a majority of conditions that can cause his symptoms, he had not been tested for cerebral folate deficiency," says Koenig.
In folate deficiency, the body is unable to transport the vitamin folic acid to the brain, resulting in seizures, mobility problems and blindness. Fortunately though, this disease is 100 percent treatable in toddlers with a simple supplement.
In August, Mayra got the news: Rosendo had folate deficiency.
"I was so happy I was crying. I was like, thank you God, my prayers are answered. I knew it was a miracle," says Mayra.
Not only was he not going to die, but he could actually recover. Rosendo has been taking the supplements for four months now, and he has made remarkable strides.
"He's sleeping better, he's babbling, he's making new sounds, he's sitting down for longer periods of time. It's really exciting. It may be little for some people but really exciting for us. It's big,"says Mayra.
Bright Future
Dr. Pamela Blake joined "Good Morning America" today to share the latest details of Rosendo's recovery.
"He's gaining ground very quickly from all of the delays that he had. He is doing very well. He's had a great return of his visual function. His motor function is better, he is starting to talk, he can say "Momma," which he could not do before," says Blake.
Nowadays Mayra even has reason to hope that Rosendo might be able to live a normal life.
"Fortunately, because he was diagnosed properly and treated before the age of 3, the expectation is that he will do very well and hopefully should have a full recovery," says Blake.
Age 3 is turning point, because before that brain development is very precious and any deprivation of sensation can cause life-long damage.
"Folic acid is transported by a different receptor, a different protein taken into the brain and he has no problems with that receptor, so it's very simple," says Blake.
What makes it even better is that it's about as easy as it gets to administer. Rosendo takes just one tablet a day now. He'll have to for the rest of his life, but doctors say now that his life should be a long and healthy one.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
RESET Games Kick-off call on Wednesday, January 2
Join us for the RESET Games Kick-off call on Wednesday, January 2 to learn how you and your team can participate in the 2nd Annual RESET Games. Executive Vice President of Customer Relations Mark Wilson will host the call with special guests, Jennifer Azzi and Gina Hampton, RESET Games winners from last year!
Don’t miss it. This is the opportunity to jump start your business in 2008!
January 2
RESET Games: 12-Week Lifestyle Challenge Kick Off
Time: 6:00 p.m. MST (Not in a MST time zone? Click here to convert to your time zone)
Call-in Number: 641-594-7500
PIN: 641342
Live Meeting link:
(East) https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join?id=RESET08E&role=attend
(West) https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join?id=RESET08W&role=attend
For more information on the RESET Games, visit: http://products.usana.com/en/products/us/macros/reset
Don’t miss it. This is the opportunity to jump start your business in 2008!
January 2
RESET Games: 12-Week Lifestyle Challenge Kick Off
Time: 6:00 p.m. MST (Not in a MST time zone? Click here to convert to your time zone)
Call-in Number: 641-594-7500
PIN: 641342
Live Meeting link:
(East) https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join?id=RESET08E&role=attend
(West) https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join?id=RESET08W&role=attend
For more information on the RESET Games, visit: http://products.usana.com/en/products/us/macros/reset
Food For Thought January 2008
Food For Thought January 2008
Grains are energy foods
Grains are a key source of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the fuel the body needs for energy.
Simple Carbohydrates- like white sugar and white flour are sources of empty carbs. They burn up fast and have little to no nutritional value.
Complex Carbohydrates- like in whole grains provide a complete complement of necessary nutrients for the body.This steady balanced digestion, is the opposite of the rush, then the crash that spikes sugar levels experienced from highly refined, nutrient-deficient grain.
Whole Grains are complete and contain: Complex Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals in ideal proportions for the need of the human body. They are also an excellent source of fiber, B-complex, vitamin E, and phosphorus. Minerals, Vitamins, and Energy!
*Grains are seeds from the grass family. The seed is also called the kernel. The kernel is made up of three major parts: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. Whole grains are grains that are eaten intake.
*There are many different kinds of grains. The most common include whole wheat, whole oats, whole corn, brown rice, whole rye, barley, wild rice, and buckwheat.
Small Changes- More than 40 percent of U.S. adults say they eat no whole grains at all. White to wheat, instant to whole. An analogy that I like to use is from sailing. If you change your course by only a few degrees over the duration of a journey your destination can change dramatically.
Brown Rice is a great start for introducing the healthy benefits of whole grains into your body. Brown rice helps lower the risk of clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes. The fiber and other nutrients may help lower cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as improve blood vessel functioning and reduce inflammation in the circulatory system. Try some seasonal short grain rice today.
1 cup - Rice 2 cups- Water &Pinch of Sea Salt
Wash rice and drain into strainer. Put rice and water into a pot. Bring the water to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid. Reduce heat to simmer cook for 50-60 minutes. Fluff the rice then enjoy!
Grains are energy foods
Grains are a key source of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the fuel the body needs for energy.
Simple Carbohydrates- like white sugar and white flour are sources of empty carbs. They burn up fast and have little to no nutritional value.
Complex Carbohydrates- like in whole grains provide a complete complement of necessary nutrients for the body.This steady balanced digestion, is the opposite of the rush, then the crash that spikes sugar levels experienced from highly refined, nutrient-deficient grain.
Whole Grains are complete and contain: Complex Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals in ideal proportions for the need of the human body. They are also an excellent source of fiber, B-complex, vitamin E, and phosphorus. Minerals, Vitamins, and Energy!
*Grains are seeds from the grass family. The seed is also called the kernel. The kernel is made up of three major parts: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. Whole grains are grains that are eaten intake.
*There are many different kinds of grains. The most common include whole wheat, whole oats, whole corn, brown rice, whole rye, barley, wild rice, and buckwheat.
Small Changes- More than 40 percent of U.S. adults say they eat no whole grains at all. White to wheat, instant to whole. An analogy that I like to use is from sailing. If you change your course by only a few degrees over the duration of a journey your destination can change dramatically.
Brown Rice is a great start for introducing the healthy benefits of whole grains into your body. Brown rice helps lower the risk of clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes. The fiber and other nutrients may help lower cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as improve blood vessel functioning and reduce inflammation in the circulatory system. Try some seasonal short grain rice today.
1 cup - Rice 2 cups- Water &Pinch of Sea Salt
Wash rice and drain into strainer. Put rice and water into a pot. Bring the water to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid. Reduce heat to simmer cook for 50-60 minutes. Fluff the rice then enjoy!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Register now for the Long Beach Celebration for the low price of $69.95 US/$69.96 CAN. Early bird registration ends on Friday, January 18. This will be an incredible celebration with a stellar line-up including:
Dr. Peter W. Rugg, President of the Scientific Advisory Council
Dr. Ray Strand, member Scientific Advisory Council
Jennifer Azzi, member Sports Advisory Council
Tim Sales, Network Marketing Training Expert
Note: Mandarin translation available.
Log on to USANAtoday for details on all the celebrations. Don’t miss out on early-bird deals.
And, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the…..
Mérida CelebrationMarch 6–8, 2008Siglo XXI Convention Center
Pricing:
December 1, 2007–January 31, 2008$235.75 US •
$251.85 CAN • $2,199.00 MX *includes 15 percent VAT
Q. WHY IS REGISTRATION TO THE MERIDA CELEBRATION MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE OTHER 2008 CELEBRATIONS?
A. Registration not only includes admittance to the Health & Freedom Presentation and General Sessions, it also includes:• Transportation and dinner at the Hacienda Ochil on Friday night• Transportation to Chichèn Itzá, one of the new “seven wonders of the world”
Get more FAQs on the Mérida Celebration here.
Orlando CelebrationApril 24–26, 2008
Orange County Convention Center, West BuildingValencia
A9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Pricing:
August 22, 2007 - March 14, 2008
$74.15 US • $74.15 CAN *includes Florida's 6 percent event tax
Toronto CelebrationMay 29–31, 2008Metro Toronto Convention Centre
John W. H. Bassett Theatre
255 Front Street WestToronto, Ontario CA MSV 2w6
Pricing:
August 22, 2007–April 18, 2008
$74.15 US • $74.15 CAN *includes 6 percent GST
April 19–May 16, 2008$105.95 US • $105.95 CAN
*includes 6 percent GST
Dr. Peter W. Rugg, President of the Scientific Advisory Council
Dr. Ray Strand, member Scientific Advisory Council
Jennifer Azzi, member Sports Advisory Council
Tim Sales, Network Marketing Training Expert
Note: Mandarin translation available.
Log on to USANAtoday for details on all the celebrations. Don’t miss out on early-bird deals.
And, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the…..
Mérida CelebrationMarch 6–8, 2008Siglo XXI Convention Center
Pricing:
December 1, 2007–January 31, 2008$235.75 US •
$251.85 CAN • $2,199.00 MX *includes 15 percent VAT
Q. WHY IS REGISTRATION TO THE MERIDA CELEBRATION MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE OTHER 2008 CELEBRATIONS?
A. Registration not only includes admittance to the Health & Freedom Presentation and General Sessions, it also includes:• Transportation and dinner at the Hacienda Ochil on Friday night• Transportation to Chichèn Itzá, one of the new “seven wonders of the world”
Get more FAQs on the Mérida Celebration here.
Orlando CelebrationApril 24–26, 2008
Orange County Convention Center, West BuildingValencia
A9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Pricing:
August 22, 2007 - March 14, 2008
$74.15 US • $74.15 CAN *includes Florida's 6 percent event tax
Toronto CelebrationMay 29–31, 2008Metro Toronto Convention Centre
John W. H. Bassett Theatre
255 Front Street WestToronto, Ontario CA MSV 2w6
Pricing:
August 22, 2007–April 18, 2008
$74.15 US • $74.15 CAN *includes 6 percent GST
April 19–May 16, 2008$105.95 US • $105.95 CAN
*includes 6 percent GST
Saturday, December 15, 2007
USANA Sense' Skin Care Products
Skin is the body's largest organ and it can absorb healthy and unhealthy substances that are applied to it. Sensé™ products focus primarily on the cellular health of the skin and use the newest technologies available to create products that are both effective and safe. All of Sensé's pharmaceutical-grade complexes are thoroughly tested by dermatologists, allergists, and ophthalmologists to ensure quality and safety. An independent, third-party laboratory then tests them again to demonstrate effectiveness. Along with added trace minerals that encourage healthy cells, Sensé products contain powerful ingredients that are clinically proven to nourish, revive, and refine the skin as they help defend against free radicals and oxidative stress. Experience the dramatic difference of exclusive technologies and superior nutrition in every Sensé product.
U.S. PATENTED, SELF-PRESERVING FORMULASSensé has revolutionized the science of skin care with groundbreaking, self-preserving technology. For years, scientists have worked to find an alternative to parabens, the traditional preservative used in beauty and skin-care products. After nearly ten years of research, USANA found the answer in a unique, U.S. patented blend of botanicals, antioxidants, and active ingredients that keep every Sensé product fresh without the need for parabens. It truly is the next generation of skin and body care.
DERMAL SURFACE RENEWAL (DSR™) TECHNOLOGYUSANA's exclusive anti-aging complex, Dermal Surface Renewal (DSR), is now more powerful than ever because it works in two ways--to help reduce the appearance of existing signs of aging and to help prevent the appearance of new lines and wrinkles in the future. This extraordinary, marine-source formulation is free of alpha-hydroxy acids, yet effectively evens skin tone and retextures, refines, brightens, and firms the skin's surface.
The skin contains natural enzymes that break down the extracellular matrix--proteins that keep skin looking youthful--leading to lines and wrinkles. And, these enzymes, or MMPs, become more active as skin ages. DSR contains MMP inhibitors that reduce the activity of these enzymes to help slow the signs of aging. This scientific breakthrough increases cell turnover rate and maintains a firm and elastic intercellular matrix for visible results you will see right away. DSR is found in PERFECTING ESSENCE, NIGHT RENEWAL, SERUM INTENSIVE, and EYE NOURISHER.
REGENISOMES™New Regenisomes supply enzymes that amplify the body's natural process of rejuvenating the skin after sun exposure. Photosomes, fast acting, light-activated enzymes, are found in DAYTIME PROTECTIVE EMULSION, and ultrasomes, the slower acting enzymes that work without light, are found in NIGHT RENEWAL and EYE NOURISHER, Regenisomes help speed cell renewal in sun-damaged skin to revitalize it from within.
PROFLAVANOL-T®A powerful oxidative-defense complex that is rich with vital nutrients, Proflavanol-T provides optimal nutrition for hair and skin cells. Concentrated whole-grape extract, rice-derived gamma oryzanol, and green tea are powerful antioxidants that keep skin and hair strong, while vitamin E and tocopherols soothe and nourish to maintain the integrity of the skin's lipids. This breakthrough, topical-flavonoid complex is your first line of defense for beautiful, healthy hair and skin.
PROTEO-C™The crucial role that vitamin C plays in cell health and collagen synthesis has been known for decades. Proteo-C is a revolutionary formulation of water-soluble and lipid-soluble forms of vitamin C that counteract the harsh effects of the environment on the hair and skin's appearance and provide essential antioxidants. Proline and glycine, highly effective amino acids that draw in moisture, diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Smoother, brighter hair and skin can be yours with this powerful beauty therapy.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW USANA Sense' Skin Care Products
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U.S. PATENTED, SELF-PRESERVING FORMULASSensé has revolutionized the science of skin care with groundbreaking, self-preserving technology. For years, scientists have worked to find an alternative to parabens, the traditional preservative used in beauty and skin-care products. After nearly ten years of research, USANA found the answer in a unique, U.S. patented blend of botanicals, antioxidants, and active ingredients that keep every Sensé product fresh without the need for parabens. It truly is the next generation of skin and body care.
DERMAL SURFACE RENEWAL (DSR™) TECHNOLOGYUSANA's exclusive anti-aging complex, Dermal Surface Renewal (DSR), is now more powerful than ever because it works in two ways--to help reduce the appearance of existing signs of aging and to help prevent the appearance of new lines and wrinkles in the future. This extraordinary, marine-source formulation is free of alpha-hydroxy acids, yet effectively evens skin tone and retextures, refines, brightens, and firms the skin's surface.
The skin contains natural enzymes that break down the extracellular matrix--proteins that keep skin looking youthful--leading to lines and wrinkles. And, these enzymes, or MMPs, become more active as skin ages. DSR contains MMP inhibitors that reduce the activity of these enzymes to help slow the signs of aging. This scientific breakthrough increases cell turnover rate and maintains a firm and elastic intercellular matrix for visible results you will see right away. DSR is found in PERFECTING ESSENCE, NIGHT RENEWAL, SERUM INTENSIVE, and EYE NOURISHER.
REGENISOMES™New Regenisomes supply enzymes that amplify the body's natural process of rejuvenating the skin after sun exposure. Photosomes, fast acting, light-activated enzymes, are found in DAYTIME PROTECTIVE EMULSION, and ultrasomes, the slower acting enzymes that work without light, are found in NIGHT RENEWAL and EYE NOURISHER, Regenisomes help speed cell renewal in sun-damaged skin to revitalize it from within.
PROFLAVANOL-T®A powerful oxidative-defense complex that is rich with vital nutrients, Proflavanol-T provides optimal nutrition for hair and skin cells. Concentrated whole-grape extract, rice-derived gamma oryzanol, and green tea are powerful antioxidants that keep skin and hair strong, while vitamin E and tocopherols soothe and nourish to maintain the integrity of the skin's lipids. This breakthrough, topical-flavonoid complex is your first line of defense for beautiful, healthy hair and skin.
PROTEO-C™The crucial role that vitamin C plays in cell health and collagen synthesis has been known for decades. Proteo-C is a revolutionary formulation of water-soluble and lipid-soluble forms of vitamin C that counteract the harsh effects of the environment on the hair and skin's appearance and provide essential antioxidants. Proline and glycine, highly effective amino acids that draw in moisture, diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Smoother, brighter hair and skin can be yours with this powerful beauty therapy.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW USANA Sense' Skin Care Products
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