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Showing posts with label Self Defense. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Self Defense. Show all posts
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.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Nutrient-poor food, or "junk food" causes obesity
According to a large national survey, nutrient-poor food, or "junk food," contributes nearly 30% of all the energy (calories) consumed in the US population. Efforts to reduce obesity should focus on both individual and policy actions to reduce the importance of nutrient-poor foods in the US diet.
Junk food makes up nearly one-third of calories in American diet A study of 4,700 adults showed that despite the increased popularity of low- carbohydrate diets, almost one-third of Americans' calories are coming from 'empty calorie' foods such as sweets and desserts, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Salty snacks and fruit-flavored drinks make up another five percent.
Lead researcher Gladys Block, a professor of epidemiology and public health nutrition at University of California, Berkeley, used data from a U.S. government survey called the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. She analyzed the answers of participants interviewed in 1999 and 2000 who were asked to report all the foods they ate in the previous 24 hours. "We know people are eating a lot of junk food, but to have almost one-third of Americans' calories coming from those categories is a shocker. It's no wonder there's an obesity epidemic in this country," Block said in a statement.
Sodas contributed 7.1 percent of the total calories eaten. Sweets topped the list, followed by hamburgers, pizza, and potato chips. By contrast, fruits and vegetables made up only about 10 percent of calories in the diet. "It's important to emphasize that sweets, desserts, snacks, and alcohol are contributing calories without providing vitamins and minerals," said Block. "
You can actually be obese and still be undernourished with regard to important nutrients. We shouldn't be telling people to eat less - we should be telling people to eat differently."
Block G. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. Volume 17, June-August 2004, 439-447.
Junk food makes up nearly one-third of calories in American diet A study of 4,700 adults showed that despite the increased popularity of low- carbohydrate diets, almost one-third of Americans' calories are coming from 'empty calorie' foods such as sweets and desserts, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Salty snacks and fruit-flavored drinks make up another five percent.
Lead researcher Gladys Block, a professor of epidemiology and public health nutrition at University of California, Berkeley, used data from a U.S. government survey called the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. She analyzed the answers of participants interviewed in 1999 and 2000 who were asked to report all the foods they ate in the previous 24 hours. "We know people are eating a lot of junk food, but to have almost one-third of Americans' calories coming from those categories is a shocker. It's no wonder there's an obesity epidemic in this country," Block said in a statement.
Sodas contributed 7.1 percent of the total calories eaten. Sweets topped the list, followed by hamburgers, pizza, and potato chips. By contrast, fruits and vegetables made up only about 10 percent of calories in the diet. "It's important to emphasize that sweets, desserts, snacks, and alcohol are contributing calories without providing vitamins and minerals," said Block. "
You can actually be obese and still be undernourished with regard to important nutrients. We shouldn't be telling people to eat less - we should be telling people to eat differently."
Block G. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. Volume 17, June-August 2004, 439-447.
Integritas training call
Next Thursday, Dec 20th at 9 EST I'll be hosting a specialtraining webcast for Integritas based on what YOU want.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
SoyaMax
For future reference, here is information for your files on SoyaMax.
SoyaMax
24 grams of soy protein per serving
Contains a high-quality soy protein isolate
25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease*
Guaranteed levels of naturally occurring soy isoflavones
SOYAMAX™ AND A HEALTHY HEART*Twenty-five grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A single serving of SOYAMAX™ supplies 24 grams of soy protein. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States , with a death from CVD occurring every 33 seconds, or more than 2,600 every day. Soy's support of cardiovascular health is thought to come from the relation between soy protein consumption and serum lipid concentrations. Several studies have shown that the consumption of soy protein rather than animal protein better maintains healthy serum concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, provided they are at healthy levels to begin with.*
SOY: THE HEALTHY PROTEINLike animal protein, soy protein provides all the essential amino acids. However, it contains very little fat and no cholesterol. SOYAMAX is formulated with soy protein isolate, which contains small amounts of many essential minerals, as well as other important compounds such as isoflavones. Isoflavones may help maintain optimal bone health by retaining calcium.* SOYAMAX contains a guaranteed level of naturally occurring soy isoflavones. With one of the highest concentrations of soy protein available today, SOYAMAX also has a low fat content. Each serving contains 24 grams of soy protein and only one gram of fat. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. SOYAMAX is an outstanding source of low-fat, cholesterol-free, non-meat protein, and is easily digestible.
PHYTOCHEMICALSMany of soy's benefits come from its numerous phytochemicals. These compounds include protease inhibitors (which may help maintain a healthy immune system*) and saponins (which demonstrate antioxidant activity*). Other important nutrients in soy are phytosterols, phenolic acids, and lecithin.
We all know that protein builds strong bodies, and it's not difficult to get protein from a normal diet. It's not so easy, however, to obtain high-quality protein that contains the full range of essential amino acids in amounts proportional to the body's needs. 1
SoyaMax is formulated with soy protein isolate, which contains all the essential amino acids and is the most complete vegetable protein source known today. Soy protein isolate also contains small amounts of many essential minerals as well as other important compounds, such as isoflavones. USANA's exclusive PotenSoy" formulation of soy protein in SoyaMax guarantees a full 60 mg of isoflavones per serving.
SoyaMax contains amounts of soy protein that are among the highest concentrations available today, with the lowest fat content. Each serving contains 24 grams of soy protein and only 1 gm of fat. SoyaMax is an outstanding source of low-fat, cholesterol-free, non-meat protein, and it's easily digestible, too.
SOY'S MANY HEALTH BENEFITS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognizes that twenty-five grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Soy protein also has antioxidant effects and has been shown to suppress the oxidation of LDL and cholesterol.3* Soy protein may also help to promote bone health, primarily by lessening calcium loss in the urine.4* Soy protein also provides B vitamins, iron, and other minerals. Health professionals also advocate soy for its value in helping regulate hormones.
PHYTOCHEMICALS
Many of soy's health benefits come from its numerous phytochemicals. These compounds include protease inhibitors, which may protect cells from radiation and environmental pollutants;* phytates, which may enhance the immune system;* and saponins, which demonstrate antioxidant activity.* Other important phytochemicals in soy are phytosterols, phenolic acids, and lecithin.5 THE POTENSOY FORMULATIONMany of the soy products available in the United States have been processed in a way that removes most of the isoflavones, or cannot guarantee their levels. SoyaMax with PotenSoyTM contains a guaranteed minimum of 2.5 mg of isoflavones per gram of soy protein.
SOY PROTEIN ISOLATEThe soy protein in SoyaMax is produced by an isoelectric/water process. This process delivers a high concentration of soy protein and leaves most of the isoflavones intact. The result is an isolate with a protein content of 90 percent and a high level of isoflavones. (my comment: it is my understanding that genistein and diadzein
are derived from soy protein isolate)
INGREDIENTS: POTENSOY (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ISOFLAVONE CONCENTRATE), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR.
What is the Amino Acid profile of a serving of Soyamax?
Soyamax contains the following amino acids in each serving:
ALANINE 1.0 g
ARGININE 1.8 g
ASPARTIC ACID 2.8 g
CYSTEINE 0.3 g
GLUTAMIC ACID 4.6 g
GLYCINE 1.0 g
HISTIDINE 0.6 g
ISOLEUCINE 1.2 g
LEUCINE 2.0 g
LYSINE 1.5 g
METHIONINE 0.3 g
PHENYLALANINE 1.2 g
PROLINE 1.2 g
SERINE 1.2 g
THREONINE 0.9 g
TRYPTOPHAN 0.3 g
TYROSINE 0.9 g
VALINE 1.2 g
SoyaMax
24 grams of soy protein per serving
Contains a high-quality soy protein isolate
25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease*
Guaranteed levels of naturally occurring soy isoflavones
SOYAMAX™ AND A HEALTHY HEART*Twenty-five grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A single serving of SOYAMAX™ supplies 24 grams of soy protein. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States , with a death from CVD occurring every 33 seconds, or more than 2,600 every day. Soy's support of cardiovascular health is thought to come from the relation between soy protein consumption and serum lipid concentrations. Several studies have shown that the consumption of soy protein rather than animal protein better maintains healthy serum concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, provided they are at healthy levels to begin with.*
SOY: THE HEALTHY PROTEINLike animal protein, soy protein provides all the essential amino acids. However, it contains very little fat and no cholesterol. SOYAMAX is formulated with soy protein isolate, which contains small amounts of many essential minerals, as well as other important compounds such as isoflavones. Isoflavones may help maintain optimal bone health by retaining calcium.* SOYAMAX contains a guaranteed level of naturally occurring soy isoflavones. With one of the highest concentrations of soy protein available today, SOYAMAX also has a low fat content. Each serving contains 24 grams of soy protein and only one gram of fat. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. SOYAMAX is an outstanding source of low-fat, cholesterol-free, non-meat protein, and is easily digestible.
PHYTOCHEMICALSMany of soy's benefits come from its numerous phytochemicals. These compounds include protease inhibitors (which may help maintain a healthy immune system*) and saponins (which demonstrate antioxidant activity*). Other important nutrients in soy are phytosterols, phenolic acids, and lecithin.
We all know that protein builds strong bodies, and it's not difficult to get protein from a normal diet. It's not so easy, however, to obtain high-quality protein that contains the full range of essential amino acids in amounts proportional to the body's needs. 1
SoyaMax is formulated with soy protein isolate, which contains all the essential amino acids and is the most complete vegetable protein source known today. Soy protein isolate also contains small amounts of many essential minerals as well as other important compounds, such as isoflavones. USANA's exclusive PotenSoy" formulation of soy protein in SoyaMax guarantees a full 60 mg of isoflavones per serving.
SoyaMax contains amounts of soy protein that are among the highest concentrations available today, with the lowest fat content. Each serving contains 24 grams of soy protein and only 1 gm of fat. SoyaMax is an outstanding source of low-fat, cholesterol-free, non-meat protein, and it's easily digestible, too.
SOY'S MANY HEALTH BENEFITS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognizes that twenty-five grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Soy protein also has antioxidant effects and has been shown to suppress the oxidation of LDL and cholesterol.3* Soy protein may also help to promote bone health, primarily by lessening calcium loss in the urine.4* Soy protein also provides B vitamins, iron, and other minerals. Health professionals also advocate soy for its value in helping regulate hormones.
PHYTOCHEMICALS
Many of soy's health benefits come from its numerous phytochemicals. These compounds include protease inhibitors, which may protect cells from radiation and environmental pollutants;* phytates, which may enhance the immune system;* and saponins, which demonstrate antioxidant activity.* Other important phytochemicals in soy are phytosterols, phenolic acids, and lecithin.5 THE POTENSOY FORMULATIONMany of the soy products available in the United States have been processed in a way that removes most of the isoflavones, or cannot guarantee their levels. SoyaMax with PotenSoyTM contains a guaranteed minimum of 2.5 mg of isoflavones per gram of soy protein.
SOY PROTEIN ISOLATEThe soy protein in SoyaMax is produced by an isoelectric/water process. This process delivers a high concentration of soy protein and leaves most of the isoflavones intact. The result is an isolate with a protein content of 90 percent and a high level of isoflavones. (my comment: it is my understanding that genistein and diadzein
are derived from soy protein isolate)
INGREDIENTS: POTENSOY (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ISOFLAVONE CONCENTRATE), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR.
What is the Amino Acid profile of a serving of Soyamax?
Soyamax contains the following amino acids in each serving:
ALANINE 1.0 g
ARGININE 1.8 g
ASPARTIC ACID 2.8 g
CYSTEINE 0.3 g
GLUTAMIC ACID 4.6 g
GLYCINE 1.0 g
HISTIDINE 0.6 g
ISOLEUCINE 1.2 g
LEUCINE 2.0 g
LYSINE 1.5 g
METHIONINE 0.3 g
PHENYLALANINE 1.2 g
PROLINE 1.2 g
SERINE 1.2 g
THREONINE 0.9 g
TRYPTOPHAN 0.3 g
TYROSINE 0.9 g
VALINE 1.2 g
Monday, December 3, 2007
3 BC Special Broadcast
December 6, 2007
3 BC Special Broadcast with Mark & Fred
Time: 5:00 p.m. MST
Live Meeting link: https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join?id=Z7SCT8=attend
3 BC Special Broadcast with Mark & Fred
Time: 5:00 p.m. MST
Live Meeting link: https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join?id=Z7SCT8=attend
HealthHealth and financial freedom
Give the Gift of HealthHealth and financial freedom are among the greatest gifts we can have or give. After all, that is what USANA is all about: true health and true wealth. Share the gift of USANA with your prospects today to generate the Sales Volume Points you need to qualify for the 3 BC Upgrade.
Help your friends and family care for their health this winter with the limited-time winter special of Poly C® and Proflavanol® 90, each worth 50 SVP. One order of eight will help you reach your 400 SVP requirement. (Item #906)
Order online at http://www.mydreams.usana.com/
Keywords:
Womens Health, Vitamins, simulated ischemia-reperfusion, Sports, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, USANA, Utah, Sierra Foothills Karate Health Advise, Self Defense, oxidants, Fitness, Health, Jason Kilgore, martial arts, Mens Health, Minerals, nutrition, cardiac cells, antioxidants, 2-dithiole-3-thione, MMA and Jason Kilgore, USANA HEALTH Sciences, 3-H1 minerals
Help your friends and family care for their health this winter with the limited-time winter special of Poly C® and Proflavanol® 90, each worth 50 SVP. One order of eight will help you reach your 400 SVP requirement. (Item #906)
Order online at http://www.mydreams.usana.com/
Keywords:
Womens Health, Vitamins, simulated ischemia-reperfusion, Sports, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, USANA, Utah, Sierra Foothills Karate Health Advise, Self Defense, oxidants, Fitness, Health, Jason Kilgore, martial arts, Mens Health, Minerals, nutrition, cardiac cells, antioxidants, 2-dithiole-3-thione, MMA and Jason Kilgore, USANA HEALTH Sciences, 3-H1 minerals
The JAY That Keeps Giving!
The Gift That Keeps Giving!
Upgrade to 3 Business Centers!
It was a great gift . . .
We all have similar stories! Someone . . . a friend . . . an associate . . . a family member . . . or maybe even a total stranger . . . took a deep breath to get up the courage to approach you with a gift of health and wealth: They asked you to look at the USANA opportunity!
It's the greatest gift we've ever received! It truly is the "The Gift That Keeps on Giving!" That's what Residual Income is! Like the Energizer Bunny it keeps going and going and going! For us, it been sending weekly checks for 10 and 15 years - and it doesn't stop! What a great gift!
Have you ever received a gift you didn't fully appreciate? Maybe you got the little Energizer Bunny but never found the switch that turned it on! Well, the switch is activated by reaching into the center of YOUR heart and GIVING - just like the person that shared it with you!
'tis the Season - for Giving! What a great time of the year for sharing with those we love the gift of Healthy Wealth! It's simple: ALWAYS have a Health and Freedom Newspaper or Success For Home Magazine with you and start giving them away! To everyone you meet. Some will see it as a funny little bunny but others, with your help, will find the switch! You can't control what they do - only what you do!
And now - for a limited time - USANA is offering another gift! If you or anyone in your downline are a 1 BC Associate, you have until December 28th to upgrade to a 3 BC Associate!
Login for the details. What a great way to turn on and leverage the power of your business. It's been several years since USANA has offered this opportunity - don't miss this opportunity to make sure everyone on your team is a 3 BC Associate - it can double your income! This is a limited opportunity - we must act now!
You Can Make A Difference!
Upgrade to 3 Business Centers!
It was a great gift . . .
We all have similar stories! Someone . . . a friend . . . an associate . . . a family member . . . or maybe even a total stranger . . . took a deep breath to get up the courage to approach you with a gift of health and wealth: They asked you to look at the USANA opportunity!
It's the greatest gift we've ever received! It truly is the "The Gift That Keeps on Giving!" That's what Residual Income is! Like the Energizer Bunny it keeps going and going and going! For us, it been sending weekly checks for 10 and 15 years - and it doesn't stop! What a great gift!
Have you ever received a gift you didn't fully appreciate? Maybe you got the little Energizer Bunny but never found the switch that turned it on! Well, the switch is activated by reaching into the center of YOUR heart and GIVING - just like the person that shared it with you!
'tis the Season - for Giving! What a great time of the year for sharing with those we love the gift of Healthy Wealth! It's simple: ALWAYS have a Health and Freedom Newspaper or Success For Home Magazine with you and start giving them away! To everyone you meet. Some will see it as a funny little bunny but others, with your help, will find the switch! You can't control what they do - only what you do!
And now - for a limited time - USANA is offering another gift! If you or anyone in your downline are a 1 BC Associate, you have until December 28th to upgrade to a 3 BC Associate!
Login for the details. What a great way to turn on and leverage the power of your business. It's been several years since USANA has offered this opportunity - don't miss this opportunity to make sure everyone on your team is a 3 BC Associate - it can double your income! This is a limited opportunity - we must act now!
You Can Make A Difference!
Our Gift to You—Upgrade to 3 Business Centers
Our Gift to You—Upgrade to 3 Business Centers!
USANA’s treat for you this holiday season is a rare opportunity to upgrade to 3 Business Centers. December 1–28, increase your earning potential and give the gift of health with USANA!
“What a gift this business is. It has allowed us to have the life of our dreams. Remember to share this gift this holiday season with all those you care about.”-3-Star Diamond Directors Rick and Terri Young If you are an Associate who only activated 1 Business Center (BC) at enrollment, you may feel you’re not taking full advantage of the USANA Binary Compensation Plan.
As USANA’s special gift to you this holiday season, you can take advantage of a rare opportunity to upgrade from 1 BC to 3 from December 1 to December 28! For more information, listen to a pre-recorded Web conference with Mark Wilson and Fred Cooper on Thursday, December 6, 2007.DetailsDecember 6, 20073 BC Special Broadcast with Mark & Fred Time: 5:00 p.m.
MST (Not in a MST time zone? Click here to convert to your time zone)
Live Meeting link: https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join?id=Z7SCT8=attend
USANA’s treat for you this holiday season is a rare opportunity to upgrade to 3 Business Centers. December 1–28, increase your earning potential and give the gift of health with USANA!
“What a gift this business is. It has allowed us to have the life of our dreams. Remember to share this gift this holiday season with all those you care about.”-3-Star Diamond Directors Rick and Terri Young If you are an Associate who only activated 1 Business Center (BC) at enrollment, you may feel you’re not taking full advantage of the USANA Binary Compensation Plan.
As USANA’s special gift to you this holiday season, you can take advantage of a rare opportunity to upgrade from 1 BC to 3 from December 1 to December 28! For more information, listen to a pre-recorded Web conference with Mark Wilson and Fred Cooper on Thursday, December 6, 2007.DetailsDecember 6, 20073 BC Special Broadcast with Mark & Fred Time: 5:00 p.m.
MST (Not in a MST time zone? Click here to convert to your time zone)
Live Meeting link: https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join?id=Z7SCT8=attend
USANA offices are growing around the world
USANA offices are growing around the world
New USANA Associates and customers are popping up all over the globe. With this incredible growth comes the need for additional internal employees to support them. In fact, USANA’s internal employees have outgrown their current office space in several areas, including Australia/New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Home Office in Salt Lake City. (see Australia/New Zealand expansion above)
USANA is investing millions of dollars to grow with our Associates and to make sure we are able to meet the expectations of you, our customers! All of the new building upgrades signify our investment in the future as we look forward to continued growth on our road to becoming a billion-dollar company.
Log on to USANAtoday to get full details on this story.
New USANA Associates and customers are popping up all over the globe. With this incredible growth comes the need for additional internal employees to support them. In fact, USANA’s internal employees have outgrown their current office space in several areas, including Australia/New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Home Office in Salt Lake City. (see Australia/New Zealand expansion above)
USANA is investing millions of dollars to grow with our Associates and to make sure we are able to meet the expectations of you, our customers! All of the new building upgrades signify our investment in the future as we look forward to continued growth on our road to becoming a billion-dollar company.
Log on to USANAtoday to get full details on this story.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Integritas training schedule
Here's the training schedule for the week. Please double check with the calendar in your Integritas website for any changes or if you have questions. All training events and conference calls are open to the USANA Family.
Feel free to invite anyone who can benefit.
** Monday 9:00 PM EST
Health and Freedom Webcast
Bring your guests here to learn about the USANA opportunity.
www.integritas-group-webcast.com - for associateswww.viewthewebcast.com - for prospects 712-432-3000, Bridge: 1252519:00
PM EST - Live Prospecting Calls
Come listen to a top leader make live prospecting calls.605-990-0400, Code:1095879#**
Tuesday
9:00 PM EST - Health and Freedom WebcastBring your guests here to learn about the USANA opportunity.
www.integritas-group-webcast.com - for associates www.viewthewebcast.com - for prospects 712-432-3000, Bridge: 125251
10:00 PM EST - TEAM TRAINING: Simon Chan, John Goerlitz, Kim KollerEach week's training contains important updates and critical skills that are important for success.webcast:
www.training.usana.com
phone: 605-990-0300 384115#
** Wednesday
8:00 PM EST - Integritas Group Info Webcast - 1 hour webcast that covers the history of Integritas, system, and community information www.integritas-group-information.com
605-990-0200 635978#
9:00 PM EST - Fast Start Training Webcast www.integritas-group-faststart.com
218-486-1300, Bridge: 651953
9:00 PM EST Integritas System Support Webcast 1 hour of open Q+A on the system, training, marketing, etc led by an Integritas Expert www.integritas-group-information.com
605-990-0200 635978#
11:00 PM EST - Health and Freedom WebcastBring your guests here to learn about the USANA opportunity.www.integritas-group-webcast.com - for associates www.viewthewebcast.com - for prospects 712-432-3000, Bridge: 125251
** Thursday9:00 PM EST - Health and Freedom WebcastBring your guests here to learn about the USANA opportunity.
www.integritas-group-webcast.com - for associates www.viewthewebcast.com - for prospects 712-432-3000, Bridge: 125251
10:00 PM EST - CHINESE TEAM TRAINING: Simon Chan, Andrew Hu, Jacey Zhangwebcast - chinese training.
605-772-3001 504810#
Each week's training contains important updates and critical skills that are important for success.
** Saturday
11:00 AM EST - Integritas Group Community Call
www.integritas-group-webcast.com
Phone: 605-990-0400, Code: 1095879#
Integritas Group Community Call: Gold Director Chris LopezChris will talk about our new internet lead source: Brilliant Exchange. He will provide general information on Brilliant Exchange, how the leads will be posted in the Integritas system, the cost of the leads, and how to ensure that the leads are incorporated into your If you are presently building your business using internet leads, or if you are considering purchasing leads in the near future, you'll want to be on this call.
Feel free to invite anyone who can benefit.
** Monday 9:00 PM EST
Health and Freedom Webcast
Bring your guests here to learn about the USANA opportunity.
www.integritas-group-webcast.com - for associateswww.viewthewebcast.com - for prospects 712-432-3000, Bridge: 1252519:00
PM EST - Live Prospecting Calls
Come listen to a top leader make live prospecting calls.605-990-0400, Code:1095879#**
Tuesday
9:00 PM EST - Health and Freedom WebcastBring your guests here to learn about the USANA opportunity.
www.integritas-group-webcast.com - for associates www.viewthewebcast.com - for prospects 712-432-3000, Bridge: 125251
10:00 PM EST - TEAM TRAINING: Simon Chan, John Goerlitz, Kim KollerEach week's training contains important updates and critical skills that are important for success.webcast:
www.training.usana.com
phone: 605-990-0300 384115#
** Wednesday
8:00 PM EST - Integritas Group Info Webcast - 1 hour webcast that covers the history of Integritas, system, and community information www.integritas-group-information.com
605-990-0200 635978#
9:00 PM EST - Fast Start Training Webcast www.integritas-group-faststart.com
218-486-1300, Bridge: 651953
9:00 PM EST Integritas System Support Webcast 1 hour of open Q+A on the system, training, marketing, etc led by an Integritas Expert www.integritas-group-information.com
605-990-0200 635978#
11:00 PM EST - Health and Freedom WebcastBring your guests here to learn about the USANA opportunity.www.integritas-group-webcast.com - for associates www.viewthewebcast.com - for prospects 712-432-3000, Bridge: 125251
** Thursday9:00 PM EST - Health and Freedom WebcastBring your guests here to learn about the USANA opportunity.
www.integritas-group-webcast.com - for associates www.viewthewebcast.com - for prospects 712-432-3000, Bridge: 125251
10:00 PM EST - CHINESE TEAM TRAINING: Simon Chan, Andrew Hu, Jacey Zhangwebcast - chinese training.
605-772-3001 504810#
Each week's training contains important updates and critical skills that are important for success.
** Saturday
11:00 AM EST - Integritas Group Community Call
www.integritas-group-webcast.com
Phone: 605-990-0400, Code: 1095879#
Integritas Group Community Call: Gold Director Chris LopezChris will talk about our new internet lead source: Brilliant Exchange. He will provide general information on Brilliant Exchange, how the leads will be posted in the Integritas system, the cost of the leads, and how to ensure that the leads are incorporated into your If you are presently building your business using internet leads, or if you are considering purchasing leads in the near future, you'll want to be on this call.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Oxidative Stress
Oxidative Stress
Health Concepts, PO Box 9226, Rapid City, SD 57709
http://www.bionutrition.org/oxidative-stress.asp
Even though the average life expectancy in the United States has increased dramatically during this past century, our quality of life due to chronic degenerative disease has taken a major hit. We are essentially "living too short and dying too long". Most of us can simply look forward to suffering and dying from heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, macular degeneration, and the list goes on and on, unless we literally attack the underlying cause of All of these diseases—oxidative stress.
How long do you expect to live? Now envision what your last twenty years will look like. I can assure you my patients today are not as concerned with the number of years in their lives as they are the quality of life in those years. Who wants to live to a ripe old age if he or she cannot even recognize close family members because of Alzheimer’s dementia? Who looks forward to a decade or two of suffering severe joint or back pain due to degenerative arthritis?
One of my close friends told me recently that he simply wants to live until he dies. Is this your desire? It certainly is mine. That is why I recommend preventative rather than post-problem medicine—empowering people to avoid getting major diseases in the first place. Over the past seven years, I have changed my approach. I now strongly encourage and support my patients in taking a three-fold approach to health: eating well, practicing a consistent exercise program, and daily consuming high-quality nutritional supplements. I now use medication as a last resort—not as my first choice.
Do you fear growing old? Have you accepted chronic disease or pain as a given in your future? Are you willing to make necessary life changes to ensure your health? I believe a full and abundant physical life does not need to start slipping away at age forty. Each year of your life can be your very best. But first you must understand the war that is waging within every one of our bodies.
Oxygen is essential for life itself. But did you know it is also inherently dangerous to our existence? I call this the "dark side" of oxygen. And as a result, we are essentially rusting both inside and out. The same process that causes a cut apple to turn brown or iron to rust is the cause of all the chronic degenerative diseases we fear and even the aging process itself.
Consider the aging of our skin. Oxidative stress is the cause of wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots. The next time you are with a large gathering of people of different ages, observe closely the change you see in people’s skin. Aging is a process we all take for granted, but when you look more closely, and compare a baby’s face, to that of a grandparent’s, the effects of our largest organ being exposed to all the pollutants in the air, sunlight, and cigarette smoke is baffling. This aging of the skin is an outward manifestation of "oxidative stress," which is occurring within every cell in your body.
Over the past 7 years, I have reviewed well over 2,000 medical and scientific studies in regards to nutritional supplements and their affect on your health. These studies appearing in medical journals like the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, British Lancet, and Annuals of Internal Medicine report that beyond any doubt the "root" cause of well over 70 chronic degenerative diseases is "oxidative stress." These are the "who’s who" of diseases we all fear and want to avoid; diseases like heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer’s dementia, macular degeneration, lupus, MS, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. "So what," you may be wondering, "is ‘oxidative stress’?"
Within every cell of the body is a furnace called the mitochondria. As oxygen is utilized within the furnace of the cell to create energy and life itself, occasionally a charged oxygen molecule is created, called a "free radical." This free radical has at least one unpaired electron in its outer orbit essentially giving it an electrical charge. If this free radical is not readily neutralized by an antioxidant it can go on to create more volatile free radicals, damage the cell wall, vessel wall, proteins, fats, and even the DNA nucleus of our cells. Chemically this reaction has been shown to be so volatile that it actually causes bursts of light within our bodies!
Imagine yourself in front of a crackling fireplace and I’ll give you the best illustration I have to explain the process of oxidation. The fire burns safely and beautifully most of the time, but on occasion out pops a hot cinder that lands on your carpet and burns a little hole in it. One cinder by itself doesn’t pose much of a threat; but if this sparking and popping continues month after month, year after year, you will have a pretty "ratty" carpet in front of your fireplace.
The fireplace represents the furnace of the cell (the mitochondria), the cinder is the charged
"free radical," and the carpet is your body. Whichever part of your body receives the most free radical damage will be the first to wear out and potentially cause one of these degenerative diseases. If it’s your arteries, you could develop a heart attack or stroke. If it is your brain, you could develop Alzheimer’s dementia or Parkinson’s disease. If it’s your joints, you could develop arthritis.
Through biochemical research we’re learning that we are not defenseless against this attack on our body by free radicals. Antioxidants are like the glass doors or fine-wire mesh we place in front of our fireplace. The sparks are still going to fly but our carpet will then be protected. As you begin to imagine the war that is taking place within every cell in your body, you can envision the two opposing forces: the enemy—free radicals; and your allies—antioxidants and their supporting nutrients.
Living a healthy life becomes a matter of balance. You must have enough antioxidants available to readily neutralize the number of free radicals your body produces. If you don’t, "oxidative stress" will occur. When this oxidative stress is allowed to persist over a prolonged period of time, you will most likely develop a serious chronic degenerative disease.
Each of us must ask, "Am I getting enough antioxidants from my diet to protect myself from this onslaught of free radicals or do I need to be taking nutritional supplements?" This is the question that I’ve had to ask myself as I have spent countless hours researching medical literature. You see I was taught in medical school that you don’t need supplements—that you can get everything you need from a good, healthy diet.
And this is what I told my patients for years. I was wrong.
Since balance is the key, we need to look closely at the individual players that are at war within. The number of free radicals you produce each and every day is never the same. All the pollutants in our air, food, and water dramatically increase the number of free radicals we produce. Enormous stress, excessive exercise, cigarette smoke, sunlight, radiation, and every drug prescribed greatly increase the number of free radicals produced in the body. In fact, there has never been a generation on this planet subjected to more oxidative stress than this present one. We are literally under attack from our polluted environment, stressful lifestyles, and over-medicated society.
This ongoing attack is depriving us of our most precious gift—our health. But God did not leave us defenseless against this onslaught by free radicals. In fact, we actually have our own army of antioxidants, which are able to neutralize free radicals and render them harmless. In generations past, these defense systems were sufficient. Unfortunately this is no longer the case. Our bodies’ defense systems need additional allies.
Most antioxidants come from vegetables and fruit. This creates a gap in our protection, because our foods have become significantly depleted in their content of antioxidants and supporting minerals as a result of mineral depletion in our soils, green harvesting, cold storage, foods that are highly processed, our poor food choices and food preparation.
At a time when we are under the heaviest attack from the environment around us, our natural defense systems are becoming overwhelmed and depleted. We must do all we can to rebuild our antioxidant systems with a healthy diet, but too you need to learn how complete and balanced nutritional supplementation with high quality supplements (cellular nutrition) is our best hope in winning this war within and protecting our health.
Health Concepts, PO Box 9226, Rapid City, SD 57709
http://www.bionutrition.org/oxidative-stress.asp
Even though the average life expectancy in the United States has increased dramatically during this past century, our quality of life due to chronic degenerative disease has taken a major hit. We are essentially "living too short and dying too long". Most of us can simply look forward to suffering and dying from heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, macular degeneration, and the list goes on and on, unless we literally attack the underlying cause of All of these diseases—oxidative stress.
How long do you expect to live? Now envision what your last twenty years will look like. I can assure you my patients today are not as concerned with the number of years in their lives as they are the quality of life in those years. Who wants to live to a ripe old age if he or she cannot even recognize close family members because of Alzheimer’s dementia? Who looks forward to a decade or two of suffering severe joint or back pain due to degenerative arthritis?
One of my close friends told me recently that he simply wants to live until he dies. Is this your desire? It certainly is mine. That is why I recommend preventative rather than post-problem medicine—empowering people to avoid getting major diseases in the first place. Over the past seven years, I have changed my approach. I now strongly encourage and support my patients in taking a three-fold approach to health: eating well, practicing a consistent exercise program, and daily consuming high-quality nutritional supplements. I now use medication as a last resort—not as my first choice.
Do you fear growing old? Have you accepted chronic disease or pain as a given in your future? Are you willing to make necessary life changes to ensure your health? I believe a full and abundant physical life does not need to start slipping away at age forty. Each year of your life can be your very best. But first you must understand the war that is waging within every one of our bodies.
Oxygen is essential for life itself. But did you know it is also inherently dangerous to our existence? I call this the "dark side" of oxygen. And as a result, we are essentially rusting both inside and out. The same process that causes a cut apple to turn brown or iron to rust is the cause of all the chronic degenerative diseases we fear and even the aging process itself.
Consider the aging of our skin. Oxidative stress is the cause of wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots. The next time you are with a large gathering of people of different ages, observe closely the change you see in people’s skin. Aging is a process we all take for granted, but when you look more closely, and compare a baby’s face, to that of a grandparent’s, the effects of our largest organ being exposed to all the pollutants in the air, sunlight, and cigarette smoke is baffling. This aging of the skin is an outward manifestation of "oxidative stress," which is occurring within every cell in your body.
Over the past 7 years, I have reviewed well over 2,000 medical and scientific studies in regards to nutritional supplements and their affect on your health. These studies appearing in medical journals like the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, British Lancet, and Annuals of Internal Medicine report that beyond any doubt the "root" cause of well over 70 chronic degenerative diseases is "oxidative stress." These are the "who’s who" of diseases we all fear and want to avoid; diseases like heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer’s dementia, macular degeneration, lupus, MS, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. "So what," you may be wondering, "is ‘oxidative stress’?"
Within every cell of the body is a furnace called the mitochondria. As oxygen is utilized within the furnace of the cell to create energy and life itself, occasionally a charged oxygen molecule is created, called a "free radical." This free radical has at least one unpaired electron in its outer orbit essentially giving it an electrical charge. If this free radical is not readily neutralized by an antioxidant it can go on to create more volatile free radicals, damage the cell wall, vessel wall, proteins, fats, and even the DNA nucleus of our cells. Chemically this reaction has been shown to be so volatile that it actually causes bursts of light within our bodies!
Imagine yourself in front of a crackling fireplace and I’ll give you the best illustration I have to explain the process of oxidation. The fire burns safely and beautifully most of the time, but on occasion out pops a hot cinder that lands on your carpet and burns a little hole in it. One cinder by itself doesn’t pose much of a threat; but if this sparking and popping continues month after month, year after year, you will have a pretty "ratty" carpet in front of your fireplace.
The fireplace represents the furnace of the cell (the mitochondria), the cinder is the charged
"free radical," and the carpet is your body. Whichever part of your body receives the most free radical damage will be the first to wear out and potentially cause one of these degenerative diseases. If it’s your arteries, you could develop a heart attack or stroke. If it is your brain, you could develop Alzheimer’s dementia or Parkinson’s disease. If it’s your joints, you could develop arthritis.
Through biochemical research we’re learning that we are not defenseless against this attack on our body by free radicals. Antioxidants are like the glass doors or fine-wire mesh we place in front of our fireplace. The sparks are still going to fly but our carpet will then be protected. As you begin to imagine the war that is taking place within every cell in your body, you can envision the two opposing forces: the enemy—free radicals; and your allies—antioxidants and their supporting nutrients.
Living a healthy life becomes a matter of balance. You must have enough antioxidants available to readily neutralize the number of free radicals your body produces. If you don’t, "oxidative stress" will occur. When this oxidative stress is allowed to persist over a prolonged period of time, you will most likely develop a serious chronic degenerative disease.
Each of us must ask, "Am I getting enough antioxidants from my diet to protect myself from this onslaught of free radicals or do I need to be taking nutritional supplements?" This is the question that I’ve had to ask myself as I have spent countless hours researching medical literature. You see I was taught in medical school that you don’t need supplements—that you can get everything you need from a good, healthy diet.
And this is what I told my patients for years. I was wrong.
Since balance is the key, we need to look closely at the individual players that are at war within. The number of free radicals you produce each and every day is never the same. All the pollutants in our air, food, and water dramatically increase the number of free radicals we produce. Enormous stress, excessive exercise, cigarette smoke, sunlight, radiation, and every drug prescribed greatly increase the number of free radicals produced in the body. In fact, there has never been a generation on this planet subjected to more oxidative stress than this present one. We are literally under attack from our polluted environment, stressful lifestyles, and over-medicated society.
This ongoing attack is depriving us of our most precious gift—our health. But God did not leave us defenseless against this onslaught by free radicals. In fact, we actually have our own army of antioxidants, which are able to neutralize free radicals and render them harmless. In generations past, these defense systems were sufficient. Unfortunately this is no longer the case. Our bodies’ defense systems need additional allies.
Most antioxidants come from vegetables and fruit. This creates a gap in our protection, because our foods have become significantly depleted in their content of antioxidants and supporting minerals as a result of mineral depletion in our soils, green harvesting, cold storage, foods that are highly processed, our poor food choices and food preparation.
At a time when we are under the heaviest attack from the environment around us, our natural defense systems are becoming overwhelmed and depleted. We must do all we can to rebuild our antioxidant systems with a healthy diet, but too you need to learn how complete and balanced nutritional supplementation with high quality supplements (cellular nutrition) is our best hope in winning this war within and protecting our health.
Integritas Group Community Call
11:00 AM EST -
Integritas Group Community Call
www.integritas-group-webcast.com
Phone: 605-990-0400, Code: 1095879#
Integritas Group Community Call: Diamond Director Steve Swartz
Steve will talk about the 10 Communication Qualities that Tim Sales discusses in his "Brilliant Communicator" CD set. If you're using Tim's "Professional Inviter" CD scripts, yet getting nowhere with your prospects, then the way you're communicating might just be the reason. It's HOW you say what you say that brings results!
Don't miss this important training topic!
Integritas Group Community Call
www.integritas-group-webcast.com
Phone: 605-990-0400, Code: 1095879#
Integritas Group Community Call: Diamond Director Steve Swartz
Steve will talk about the 10 Communication Qualities that Tim Sales discusses in his "Brilliant Communicator" CD set. If you're using Tim's "Professional Inviter" CD scripts, yet getting nowhere with your prospects, then the way you're communicating might just be the reason. It's HOW you say what you say that brings results!
Don't miss this important training topic!
STI WEEKLY WEBCAST PRESENTATIONS for the week Nov. 26th- Dec. 1st
WEEKLY WEBCAST PRESENTATIONS for the week Nov. 26th- Dec. 1st
US = United States Scheduled Presentations
NZ= New Zealand Scheduled Presentations
SP = Spanish Scheduled Presentations
North America (at bottom)(Anyone can join globally)
Attendance is FREE! Use this as a valuable tool to grow your USANA business fromthe comfort of your own home! Invite guests by sending them to www.successti.com and clicking on "Webcast Events" at bottom pictures or forward this by email to them.
The following meetings will broadcast internet audio directly to your computer. Please ensure that you have Windows Media Player 9 or higher installed.
(Dial connections are OK! However, we recommend you call into the conference call number for the audio portion)FIRST TIME USERS: To save time before the meeting, check your system
to make sure it is compatible with Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
For assistance, visit Live Meeting Help and Support:
http://r.office.microsoft.com/r/rlidLiveMeeting?p1=7&p2=en_US&p3=LMInfo&p4=supportSTI WEBCAST HELP PAGE FOR LOADING LIVE MEETING
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US Monday Night November 26th
STI Health & Freedom Webcast Host: Mike Rhees
5:00 PM Pacific (CA)
6:00 PM Mountain (UT)
7:00 PM Central (TX)
8:00 PM Eastern (FL)
2:00 PM Auckland, NZ (on Tuesday)
(Time Zone Converter)
Click Here to Join a Few Minutes Early - Enter Your First & Last Name
Meeting ID: STI-HF-MON
Role: Attendee
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER +1 (218) 936-7687
ID: 283951#
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US Wednesday Night November 28th
STI Health & Freedom Webcast Host : Paige Hunter
7:00 PM Pacific (CA) 8:00 PM Mountain (UT) 9:00 PM Central (TX) 10:00 PM Eastern (FL) 4:00 PM Auckland, NZ (on Thursday)
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join
Meeting ID: STI-HF-WED
Role: Attendee
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER +1 (218) 936-7687 ID: 283951#
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US Saturday Morning December 1st
STI Basic Training Webcast Host: Mike Rhees
8:00 AM Pacific (CA) 9:00 AM Mountain (UT) 10:00 AM Central (TX) 11:00 AM Eastern (FL) 4:00 PM London, UK 5:00 AM Auckland, NZ (on Sunday)
Click Here to Join a Few Minutes Early - Enter Your First & Last Name
Meeting ID: STI-TR-SAT
Role: Attendee
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER +1 (218) 936-7687 ID: 283951#
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NZ Wednesday Night November 28th
STI Health & Freedom Webcast Hosts: Chris Folland & Fiona Jamieson-Folland
8:00 PM Auckland, NZ 11:00 PM Pacific (CA) (Tuesday) 12:00 AM Mountain (UT) 1:00 AM Central (TX) 2:00 AM Eastern (FL) 7:00 AM London, UK
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join
Meeting ID: STI- NZ- HF Role: Attendee
CONFERENCE CALL +1 (218) 936-7687 ID: 283951#
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SP Wednesday Night November
28th STI SPANISH Health & Freedom
Webcast Host: Valdemar Garza
7:00 PM Pacific (CA) 8:00 PM Mountain (UT) 9:00 PM Central (TX) & Mexico (South, Central, Eastern observing DST time) 10:00 PM Eastern (FL) 4:00 PM Auckland, NZ (on Thursday)
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join
Meeting ID: R52NPM Role: Attendee
(No conference call number, audio broadcast through computer speakers only)
Haga clic aquí para participar en Live Meeting
Dirección URL de la reunión: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join
Id. de la reunión: R52NPM
Función: Asistente
Esta reunión se difundirá por audio a través de Internet directamente en su equipo. Asegúrese de que tiene instalado Reproductor de Windows Media 9 o superior.
USUARIOS QUE UTILIZAN EL SISTEMA POR PRIMERA VEZ: para ahorrar tiempo antes de la reunión, compruebe el sistema para asegurarse de que es compatible con Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
Esta invitación de Live Meeting es personal; no se debe reenviar.
Para obtener ayuda, visite las secciones de Ayuda y Soporte técnico de Live Meeting: http://r.office.microsoft.com/r/rlidLiveMeeting?p1=7&p2=es_ES&p3=LMInfo&p4=support
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US = United States Scheduled Presentations
NZ= New Zealand Scheduled Presentations
SP = Spanish Scheduled Presentations
North America (at bottom)(Anyone can join globally)
Attendance is FREE! Use this as a valuable tool to grow your USANA business fromthe comfort of your own home! Invite guests by sending them to www.successti.com and clicking on "Webcast Events" at bottom pictures or forward this by email to them.
The following meetings will broadcast internet audio directly to your computer. Please ensure that you have Windows Media Player 9 or higher installed.
(Dial connections are OK! However, we recommend you call into the conference call number for the audio portion)FIRST TIME USERS: To save time before the meeting, check your system
to make sure it is compatible with Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
For assistance, visit Live Meeting Help and Support:
http://r.office.microsoft.com/r/rlidLiveMeeting?p1=7&p2=en_US&p3=LMInfo&p4=supportSTI WEBCAST HELP PAGE FOR LOADING LIVE MEETING
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US Monday Night November 26th
STI Health & Freedom Webcast Host: Mike Rhees
5:00 PM Pacific (CA)
6:00 PM Mountain (UT)
7:00 PM Central (TX)
8:00 PM Eastern (FL)
2:00 PM Auckland, NZ (on Tuesday)
(Time Zone Converter)
Click Here to Join a Few Minutes Early - Enter Your First & Last Name
Meeting ID: STI-HF-MON
Role: Attendee
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER +1 (218) 936-7687
ID: 283951#
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US Wednesday Night November 28th
STI Health & Freedom Webcast Host : Paige Hunter
7:00 PM Pacific (CA) 8:00 PM Mountain (UT) 9:00 PM Central (TX) 10:00 PM Eastern (FL) 4:00 PM Auckland, NZ (on Thursday)
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join
Meeting ID: STI-HF-WED
Role: Attendee
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER +1 (218) 936-7687 ID: 283951#
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US Saturday Morning December 1st
STI Basic Training Webcast Host: Mike Rhees
8:00 AM Pacific (CA) 9:00 AM Mountain (UT) 10:00 AM Central (TX) 11:00 AM Eastern (FL) 4:00 PM London, UK 5:00 AM Auckland, NZ (on Sunday)
Click Here to Join a Few Minutes Early - Enter Your First & Last Name
Meeting ID: STI-TR-SAT
Role: Attendee
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER +1 (218) 936-7687 ID: 283951#
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NZ Wednesday Night November 28th
STI Health & Freedom Webcast Hosts: Chris Folland & Fiona Jamieson-Folland
8:00 PM Auckland, NZ 11:00 PM Pacific (CA) (Tuesday) 12:00 AM Mountain (UT) 1:00 AM Central (TX) 2:00 AM Eastern (FL) 7:00 AM London, UK
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join
Meeting ID: STI- NZ- HF Role: Attendee
CONFERENCE CALL +1 (218) 936-7687 ID: 283951#
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SP Wednesday Night November
28th STI SPANISH Health & Freedom
Webcast Host: Valdemar Garza
7:00 PM Pacific (CA) 8:00 PM Mountain (UT) 9:00 PM Central (TX) & Mexico (South, Central, Eastern observing DST time) 10:00 PM Eastern (FL) 4:00 PM Auckland, NZ (on Thursday)
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join
Meeting ID: R52NPM Role: Attendee
(No conference call number, audio broadcast through computer speakers only)
Haga clic aquí para participar en Live Meeting
Dirección URL de la reunión: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usana500/join
Id. de la reunión: R52NPM
Función: Asistente
Esta reunión se difundirá por audio a través de Internet directamente en su equipo. Asegúrese de que tiene instalado Reproductor de Windows Media 9 o superior.
USUARIOS QUE UTILIZAN EL SISTEMA POR PRIMERA VEZ: para ahorrar tiempo antes de la reunión, compruebe el sistema para asegurarse de que es compatible con Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
Esta invitación de Live Meeting es personal; no se debe reenviar.
Para obtener ayuda, visite las secciones de Ayuda y Soporte técnico de Live Meeting: http://r.office.microsoft.com/r/rlidLiveMeeting?p1=7&p2=es_ES&p3=LMInfo&p4=support
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Sunday, November 18, 2007
CHECK THIS OTHER USANA BLOG OUT
SEARCHING THROUGH THE BLOG I CAME ACROSS THIS OTHER BLOG
CHECK IT OUT:
http://www.usanachoice.blogspot.com/
http://www.safeliving.usana.com/
CHECK IT OUT:
http://www.usanachoice.blogspot.com/
http://www.safeliving.usana.com/
Vitamin D levels inadequate in half of women treated with osteoporosis drugs
Vitamin D levels inadequate in half of women treated with osteoporosis drugs
Despite efforts to increase knowledge and emphasis on osteoporosis prevention and treatment, research indicates that many women treated for osteoporosis have low levels of vitamin D, a nutrient necessary for adequate bone mineralization.A recent study involved 1,536 postmenopausal women from 61 study sites who had been taking medications for the treatment of osteoporosis for a minimum of three months. Participants were allowed to have used vitamin D supplements as long as the dosage had remained consistent.
Overall, 52 percent of the women had vitamin D levels considered inadequate. Sixty-three percent of women who reported a supplemental intake of 400 IU's or less had inadequate vitamin D levels compared to 45 percent of those whose intake was 400 IU's or greater.
Lower levels were also associated with the lack of physician counseling regarding the importance of vitamin D in bone health. The results of this study emphasize the need for greater education of the public and physicians regarding the significance of vitamin D status in the care of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
http://www.safeliving.usana.com
Despite efforts to increase knowledge and emphasis on osteoporosis prevention and treatment, research indicates that many women treated for osteoporosis have low levels of vitamin D, a nutrient necessary for adequate bone mineralization.A recent study involved 1,536 postmenopausal women from 61 study sites who had been taking medications for the treatment of osteoporosis for a minimum of three months. Participants were allowed to have used vitamin D supplements as long as the dosage had remained consistent.
Overall, 52 percent of the women had vitamin D levels considered inadequate. Sixty-three percent of women who reported a supplemental intake of 400 IU's or less had inadequate vitamin D levels compared to 45 percent of those whose intake was 400 IU's or greater.
Lower levels were also associated with the lack of physician counseling regarding the importance of vitamin D in bone health. The results of this study emphasize the need for greater education of the public and physicians regarding the significance of vitamin D status in the care of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
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Seven things that will make a difference in terms of you building a large group
This is the next installment in our series of seven things that
will make a difference in terms of you building a large group.
These are what top leaders do to build a massive network.
(Sometimes consciously, sometimes instinctively.) The most
successful ones use all of them.
These seven things aren't really skills. Some are habits. Some
are mindset. And some are techniques. But they all are things
that you must use effectively to build a large business.
So let's look at number seven. And this one may surprise you.
SACRIFICE
After all, that's certainly not sexy to tell a prospect. And we
recruit all the time on money, lifestyle, and luxury. And you
know what? Network Marketing offers all those things. But not to
start.
To begin, and build something big - you're going to have to
sacrifice stuff.
You and everyone you bring into the biz are already using all 24
hours of every day. Using them doing certain things. In certain
ways. In ways that most likely keep you in your comfort zone.
You know from last week's lesson that you need at least 10 to 15
hours a week to do the business. That means you'll have to
sacrifice whatever you are now doing during that time.
Now that doesn't have to be forever. But it does have to be at
the start. I'm reading the new bestseller "The Four Hour Work
Week" by Timothy Ferriss right now. A lot of fun to read, and
some great stuff in there. But it's going to be dangerous for a
lot of people because they won't use discernment and critical
thinking.
It sounds great that he takes six months off to become a Chinese
kickboxing champion or spend a year learning to tango in Buenos
Aires. But he built up a cash flow business FIRST, before he
started his life of unending adventures.
I'm the #1 bonus check in my company and I have the kind of life
Timothy talks about in the book. I have great residual income. A
large chunk of it is passive income, and I can plan my whole
schedule around my softball teams.
And the truth is, I still sacrifice. Not because I need to -
because I choose to. Because I want to build my passive income
even higher.
My sponsor sees every blockbuster movie as soon as they come
out. He has a TiVo and watches at least five or six TV shows
regularly. I miss most of those or catch them on plane rides a
couple months later. My top leaders take more spa days than me.
Do a bunch of cruises, and take more vacations than I do.
I could do those things too and would get some enjoyment from
them. But I would rather sacrifice now, to get myself in a
better position for the future.
Don't get me wrong...
I do the stuff that brings me great joy. I'll go to the midnight
preview of a "Star Wars" or "Matrix" movie. I'll do the same
thing when a new Harry Potter book comes out and stay up all
night reading it. (Which you may have figured out I did
yesterday.) I have no compunction about turning down a $50,000
speech because it conflicts with softball playoffs. When it's
something I'm am really excited about, I'll do it. But I'm able
to do that because of previous sacrifices.
I missed some days at church when I started building my
business. Now on some Sundays my tithe check equals the other
799 people combined.
I drove long hours in a broke-mobile, working with long distance
lines when I started out. Now I travel in private jets or first
class.
My mantra was, "I will do today what others will not, so later I
can do what others cannot." And you know what? It worked.
So how about you?
Are you making the sacrifices today that will bring you true
freedom tomorrow? Or are you living in the moment of instant
gratification - which will actually keep you a grinder forever?
Give this some serious thought. And evaluate yourself in all
seven of the things we discussed in the series. Once again, they
are:
1) POSTURE
2) IMAGE
3) EVENTS
4) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
5) CONSISTENCY
6) COMMITMENT
7) SACRIFICE
How many of these things do you use well? Remember that the top
people in the biz use all seven. Give yourself an honest
appraisal, and then you'll know where to build from there.
Have a great week!
-Randy Gage
P.S. All of the seven keys to building and maintaining a successful
organization are timeless and will be invaluable to you for years
to come. I urge you to re-read these frequently on your journey to
fulfilling your dreams. To further reinforce these seven key
imperatives, purchase Duplication Nation, the definitive guide
to exploding your downline...
http://www.DuplicationNation.com
will make a difference in terms of you building a large group.
These are what top leaders do to build a massive network.
(Sometimes consciously, sometimes instinctively.) The most
successful ones use all of them.
These seven things aren't really skills. Some are habits. Some
are mindset. And some are techniques. But they all are things
that you must use effectively to build a large business.
So let's look at number seven. And this one may surprise you.
SACRIFICE
After all, that's certainly not sexy to tell a prospect. And we
recruit all the time on money, lifestyle, and luxury. And you
know what? Network Marketing offers all those things. But not to
start.
To begin, and build something big - you're going to have to
sacrifice stuff.
You and everyone you bring into the biz are already using all 24
hours of every day. Using them doing certain things. In certain
ways. In ways that most likely keep you in your comfort zone.
You know from last week's lesson that you need at least 10 to 15
hours a week to do the business. That means you'll have to
sacrifice whatever you are now doing during that time.
Now that doesn't have to be forever. But it does have to be at
the start. I'm reading the new bestseller "The Four Hour Work
Week" by Timothy Ferriss right now. A lot of fun to read, and
some great stuff in there. But it's going to be dangerous for a
lot of people because they won't use discernment and critical
thinking.
It sounds great that he takes six months off to become a Chinese
kickboxing champion or spend a year learning to tango in Buenos
Aires. But he built up a cash flow business FIRST, before he
started his life of unending adventures.
I'm the #1 bonus check in my company and I have the kind of life
Timothy talks about in the book. I have great residual income. A
large chunk of it is passive income, and I can plan my whole
schedule around my softball teams.
And the truth is, I still sacrifice. Not because I need to -
because I choose to. Because I want to build my passive income
even higher.
My sponsor sees every blockbuster movie as soon as they come
out. He has a TiVo and watches at least five or six TV shows
regularly. I miss most of those or catch them on plane rides a
couple months later. My top leaders take more spa days than me.
Do a bunch of cruises, and take more vacations than I do.
I could do those things too and would get some enjoyment from
them. But I would rather sacrifice now, to get myself in a
better position for the future.
Don't get me wrong...
I do the stuff that brings me great joy. I'll go to the midnight
preview of a "Star Wars" or "Matrix" movie. I'll do the same
thing when a new Harry Potter book comes out and stay up all
night reading it. (Which you may have figured out I did
yesterday.) I have no compunction about turning down a $50,000
speech because it conflicts with softball playoffs. When it's
something I'm am really excited about, I'll do it. But I'm able
to do that because of previous sacrifices.
I missed some days at church when I started building my
business. Now on some Sundays my tithe check equals the other
799 people combined.
I drove long hours in a broke-mobile, working with long distance
lines when I started out. Now I travel in private jets or first
class.
My mantra was, "I will do today what others will not, so later I
can do what others cannot." And you know what? It worked.
So how about you?
Are you making the sacrifices today that will bring you true
freedom tomorrow? Or are you living in the moment of instant
gratification - which will actually keep you a grinder forever?
Give this some serious thought. And evaluate yourself in all
seven of the things we discussed in the series. Once again, they
are:
1) POSTURE
2) IMAGE
3) EVENTS
4) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
5) CONSISTENCY
6) COMMITMENT
7) SACRIFICE
How many of these things do you use well? Remember that the top
people in the biz use all seven. Give yourself an honest
appraisal, and then you'll know where to build from there.
Have a great week!
-Randy Gage
P.S. All of the seven keys to building and maintaining a successful
organization are timeless and will be invaluable to you for years
to come. I urge you to re-read these frequently on your journey to
fulfilling your dreams. To further reinforce these seven key
imperatives, purchase Duplication Nation, the definitive guide
to exploding your downline...
http://www.DuplicationNation.com
Integritas Community Call
Don't miss this week's Integritas Community Call
It's a webcast, so log on to: www.integritas-group-webcast.com.
And make sure you dial in to: 605-990-0400, 1095879#
The topics we'll cover are:***
The upcoming Long Beach Celebration
*** Product Highlight: How to Keep Your Customers on a 100-Point AutoShip
*** Tim Sales Monday Night, 11/19
*** Slides From Marcy Jones' CHF Uganda Trip
*** How to Handle the Objection: "Is This MLM?"
Get your team together and be on the call ... See you there!
It's a webcast, so log on to: www.integritas-group-webcast.com.
And make sure you dial in to: 605-990-0400, 1095879#
The topics we'll cover are:***
The upcoming Long Beach Celebration
*** Product Highlight: How to Keep Your Customers on a 100-Point AutoShip
*** Tim Sales Monday Night, 11/19
*** Slides From Marcy Jones' CHF Uganda Trip
*** How to Handle the Objection: "Is This MLM?"
Get your team together and be on the call ... See you there!
STI Health & Freedom Webcasts
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Friday, November 9, 2007
BEEN THINKING ABOUT: A SHUFFLED DECK
Life is like a game of cards. We have to work with what we’re dealt.
But what happens if we make up the rules as we go along? What if we assume that there is no real order or purpose to the shuffled deck of circumstance?
Questions like these were raised in 1990, when American educator and cultural critic (1931-2003) Neil Postman made an important address to the German Informatics Society. His speech was titled “Informing Ourselves To Death.”
Postman talked about the dangers of a society where the pursuit of information is separated from a shared sense of spiritual and social order.
To illustrate his point, Postman talked about the difference between dealing from a new deck of cards as it is taken out of the box and then doing the same with one that had been shuffled 20 times. The new deck presents the cards in a predictable order. Once the deck has been shuffled several times, there is no reason to react with disbelief or surprise to whatever card turns up.
Postman’s point was that information that is not rooted in a consistent view of life becomes like a shuffled deck of cards. He explains, “In a world without spiritual or intellectual order, nothing is unbelievable; nothing is predictable, and therefore, nothing comes as a particular surprise.” Like a voice in the wilderness, Postman declares, “We no longer have a coherent conception of ourselves, and our universe, and our relation to one another and our world. We no longer know . . . where we come from, and where we are going, or why . . . . As a consequence, our defenses against information glut have broken down; our information immune system is inoperable. We don’t know how to filter it out; we don’t know how to reduce it; we don’t know [how] to use it.
We suffer from a kind of cultural AIDS.”
Knowledge Without Roots
Neil Postman’s “Informing Ourselves To Death” describes not only the dangers of our present information-based culture but of our past as well. The opening chapters of Genesis tell how our first parents “informed themselves to death” by turning their backs on the moral order of their Creator to go after a kind of knowledge that ruined their lives.
In the middle of the growing confusion, some in every generation have looked for the “spiritual or intellectual order” that Postman talked about. In pursuit of practical answers, some have turned to the wisdom of a man named Solomon.
The Wisdom of Solomon
According to the Bible, God gave the third king of Israel an unusual capacity for wisdom and knowledge (1 Kings 4:29-34).
Solomon became a collector of proverbs. His thirst for knowledge was unquenchable. He had the curiosity of a scientist when it came to plants and animals (1 Kings 4:32-34). Leaders from all over the world came to hear his wisdom for themselves (1 Kings 10:22-24).
Even in the midst of unparalleled wealth and prosperity, Solomon would later write that the wisdom God gives is worth more than gold (Proverbs 3:13-18).
The Foolishness of Solomon
Ironically, over time Solomon ignored the counsel of the God who had given him power and wisdom (Deuteronomy 17:14-20). While multiplying personal wealth and wives, he indulged himself at the expense of those he was to serve. He even built altars to pagan gods on the hills surrounding Israel (1 Kings 11:1-11).
Late in life, Solomon wrote a short book that showed the deterioration of his mind. His thoughts had become like a shuffled deck of cards. His wisdom was mixed with despair. Until he recovered a healthy fear of God, he had no consistent way of evaluating success, failure, or even the significance of life itself (Ecclesiastes 12:1-7).
The Wisdom of Jesus
Solomon’s failures can help us understand the importance of Jesus.
Jesus, like Solomon, is remembered for His wisdom. Unlike Solomon, however, everything Jesus said and did reflected a consistent view of reality.
What really makes Jesus important to us is that He didn’t just give us words of wisdom. According to the apostle Paul, Jesus became the wisdom of God for us (1 Corinthians 1:30).
What did Paul mean when he said Jesus became wisdom for us? Was it that Jesus became our example of all that is good? Was it that His story gives us the ultimate answers to where we came from, where we are going, and why?
Paul’s own answer shows that Jesus did more than give us spiritual inspiration and answers to our moral questions. He wrote that Jesus, in addition to becoming wisdom for us, also became our “righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” He did all of this, Paul said, so that our confidence could be based on what Jesus did for us, rather than on what we could do for ourselves (vv.30-31).
In a second letter, Paul further explains that, to reconcile us to God, Jesus even became sin for us. So the apostle wrote, “He [God] made Him [Jesus] who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).
This is how Jesus became our wisdom. He offered Himself as the practical answer to the dilemma our first parents created when they sold their soul for “the knowledge of good and evil.” At the price of His own death, Jesus bought the right to offer life beyond the grave to anyone who would trust Him.
Why would He do it for us? Because, in the ultimate sense, Jesus is like an unshuffled deck of cards. All order, design, and purpose begin and end in Him. As our Creator, Judge, and Savior, He alone can call us back to the knowledge we’ve lost when He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).
And so we pray, Father in heaven, forgive us for thinking of Your Son only as our example or our teacher. Help us to see Him as the root of all true answers, the Savior who pursues us, and the One who, to show Your love, became wisdom for us. –Mart De Haan
So knowing this and life being shuffled around, you should consider signing up for your own business opportunity, be self employed, grow with a family, and be part of something good.
DONT LET LIFE SLIP BY YOU
TO SIGN UP:
https://shop.usana.com/shop/jsp/onlineServices/os2Launch.jsp?sponsorId=2444993&tagLang=en&doPlacement=0
Life is like a game of cards. We have to work with what we’re dealt.
But what happens if we make up the rules as we go along? What if we assume that there is no real order or purpose to the shuffled deck of circumstance?
Questions like these were raised in 1990, when American educator and cultural critic (1931-2003) Neil Postman made an important address to the German Informatics Society. His speech was titled “Informing Ourselves To Death.”
Postman talked about the dangers of a society where the pursuit of information is separated from a shared sense of spiritual and social order.
To illustrate his point, Postman talked about the difference between dealing from a new deck of cards as it is taken out of the box and then doing the same with one that had been shuffled 20 times. The new deck presents the cards in a predictable order. Once the deck has been shuffled several times, there is no reason to react with disbelief or surprise to whatever card turns up.
Postman’s point was that information that is not rooted in a consistent view of life becomes like a shuffled deck of cards. He explains, “In a world without spiritual or intellectual order, nothing is unbelievable; nothing is predictable, and therefore, nothing comes as a particular surprise.” Like a voice in the wilderness, Postman declares, “We no longer have a coherent conception of ourselves, and our universe, and our relation to one another and our world. We no longer know . . . where we come from, and where we are going, or why . . . . As a consequence, our defenses against information glut have broken down; our information immune system is inoperable. We don’t know how to filter it out; we don’t know how to reduce it; we don’t know [how] to use it.
We suffer from a kind of cultural AIDS.”
Knowledge Without Roots
Neil Postman’s “Informing Ourselves To Death” describes not only the dangers of our present information-based culture but of our past as well. The opening chapters of Genesis tell how our first parents “informed themselves to death” by turning their backs on the moral order of their Creator to go after a kind of knowledge that ruined their lives.
In the middle of the growing confusion, some in every generation have looked for the “spiritual or intellectual order” that Postman talked about. In pursuit of practical answers, some have turned to the wisdom of a man named Solomon.
The Wisdom of Solomon
According to the Bible, God gave the third king of Israel an unusual capacity for wisdom and knowledge (1 Kings 4:29-34).
Solomon became a collector of proverbs. His thirst for knowledge was unquenchable. He had the curiosity of a scientist when it came to plants and animals (1 Kings 4:32-34). Leaders from all over the world came to hear his wisdom for themselves (1 Kings 10:22-24).
Even in the midst of unparalleled wealth and prosperity, Solomon would later write that the wisdom God gives is worth more than gold (Proverbs 3:13-18).
The Foolishness of Solomon
Ironically, over time Solomon ignored the counsel of the God who had given him power and wisdom (Deuteronomy 17:14-20). While multiplying personal wealth and wives, he indulged himself at the expense of those he was to serve. He even built altars to pagan gods on the hills surrounding Israel (1 Kings 11:1-11).
Late in life, Solomon wrote a short book that showed the deterioration of his mind. His thoughts had become like a shuffled deck of cards. His wisdom was mixed with despair. Until he recovered a healthy fear of God, he had no consistent way of evaluating success, failure, or even the significance of life itself (Ecclesiastes 12:1-7).
The Wisdom of Jesus
Solomon’s failures can help us understand the importance of Jesus.
Jesus, like Solomon, is remembered for His wisdom. Unlike Solomon, however, everything Jesus said and did reflected a consistent view of reality.
What really makes Jesus important to us is that He didn’t just give us words of wisdom. According to the apostle Paul, Jesus became the wisdom of God for us (1 Corinthians 1:30).
What did Paul mean when he said Jesus became wisdom for us? Was it that Jesus became our example of all that is good? Was it that His story gives us the ultimate answers to where we came from, where we are going, and why?
Paul’s own answer shows that Jesus did more than give us spiritual inspiration and answers to our moral questions. He wrote that Jesus, in addition to becoming wisdom for us, also became our “righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” He did all of this, Paul said, so that our confidence could be based on what Jesus did for us, rather than on what we could do for ourselves (vv.30-31).
In a second letter, Paul further explains that, to reconcile us to God, Jesus even became sin for us. So the apostle wrote, “He [God] made Him [Jesus] who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).
This is how Jesus became our wisdom. He offered Himself as the practical answer to the dilemma our first parents created when they sold their soul for “the knowledge of good and evil.” At the price of His own death, Jesus bought the right to offer life beyond the grave to anyone who would trust Him.
Why would He do it for us? Because, in the ultimate sense, Jesus is like an unshuffled deck of cards. All order, design, and purpose begin and end in Him. As our Creator, Judge, and Savior, He alone can call us back to the knowledge we’ve lost when He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).
And so we pray, Father in heaven, forgive us for thinking of Your Son only as our example or our teacher. Help us to see Him as the root of all true answers, the Savior who pursues us, and the One who, to show Your love, became wisdom for us. –Mart De Haan
So knowing this and life being shuffled around, you should consider signing up for your own business opportunity, be self employed, grow with a family, and be part of something good.
DONT LET LIFE SLIP BY YOU
TO SIGN UP:
https://shop.usana.com/shop/jsp/onlineServices/os2Launch.jsp?sponsorId=2444993&tagLang=en&doPlacement=0
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