Say Shoo to the Flu!!!

So much talk about the flu. Schools getting prepared, double vaccines, lots of deaths expected, worse than last year. Sounds scary to me.
The flu attacks and 'gets us' when our immune system is down. There are many things that can weaken our immune systems. I think that is a good place to start when we think about trying to prevent the flu and other colds .

Weakens the immune system:
* Stress: emotional as well as physical : that can include extreme exercise like training for the marathon or ironman.
* Sugar and Alcohol
* Exposure to different toxins
* A Poor diet ---lacking in veggies, fruits, whole grains
* Lack of rest
* Genetics
*Aging---we are all there.....

So on the other hand what with help strengthen our immune system?

Strengthens the immune system:
* Avoid sugar and baked goods: remember to avoid the white things....white sugar, white flour..
* Diet rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, low fat protein.
* Water: drink filtered when possible
* Exercise
* Adequate rest...strive for 8 hours a day
* Nutritional supplements essential for the immune system--I'll talk about those later
* Reduce Toxic exposure: having a air purifier that combats all major forms of air pollution is a good choice to have in your home or office.

Seems simple enough, almost. But it sure isn't when we are so busy with our families, jobs and activities. I have seen over the years how important sleep is to keep us well. It is tough though to get to bed at a decent hour as well as get our kids down.
I try to have lots of raw veggies around to snack on like carrots, green and red peppers and celery.
Some very exciting research was done this last year. Shaklee worked with Weil Cornell Medical College and Dr. Ann Moscone. Shaklee funded the development of an entirely new technique for studying viruses called Human Airway Epithelial Model. Why is that important? This allows testing to be conducted without the use of animals. Yeah....The Second phase of the study as Cornell using this protocol looked at the impact that Nutriferon has on viral activity.

Nutriferon: it's a herbal product that stimulates our own natural immune system. It actually stimulate our bodies to produce more interferon...a substance found in our immune system that is kind of a spark plug. You can read more about it in the product catalogue link on my blog.

The stunning results of Dr. Moscone's research was that Nutriferon increased the activity of natural killer cells, specific immune cells that target tumor cells and cells infected by pathogens including viruses!!! Wow...what does that mean? When you take Nutriferon, your body will produce more cells that will attack cold and flu viruses!!! And with out any side effects!!
With swine flu sill in the headlines, this is a wonderful natural alternative to getting the flu shot. Adults and children can take this product.
We have stocked up in our house with Nutriferon for the season. Each one of my kids has a Nutriferon each day before. I take one or two each day also....
Shaklee offers a 10% savings when you buy a four pac....that's around a $14 savings...Well worth it as you get prepared say Shoo to the Flu!!!!!!

What is under your sink?

What do we do when we bring a new baby home from the hospital? We make sure own home is 'baby-proof', right? safety gates, safety plugs, safe car seats, bumpers in the crib. And we lock our cabinets. Why? Have you looked to see what is under your sink, in your cabinet?

Household cleaners that contain dangerous chemicals, shown to be hazardous to your health.

So when we put our new baby to bed, we often pull out those cleaners and start cleaning the floor they will crawl around on, the high chair they eat in and the tub we bath them in.

I was shocked to learn of what's in those cleaners that I had grown to love to much. Why did I feel like I needed a mask when I cleaned my shower? Why did I have to open the windows when I cleaned the floor and counters off And especially the oven?

I have come to learn there are over 60 scary chemicals in the products many of us use to clean our house. Just a few to mention:

Ammonia: Glass cleaners may contain ammonia. The fumes from Ammonia can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system.

Phthalates: found in air fresheners, many multipurpose cleaners. They may cause birth defects and reproductive disorders.

Chlorine: Found in sanitizing and bleaching agents, tub and tile cleaners and pesticides. This ranks high in the causes of child poisonings in the U.S. and may cause reproductive, endocrine and immune disorders.

Butyl Cellosolve: Linked to reproductive issues, can cause irritation and tissues damage from inhalation. Found in Windex, 409, Spot Shot and more...

Yikes and double Yikes!!!!!!

The EPA says that only a fraction of the more than 75,000 registered chemicals have gone through testing for human health concern.

And...

According to a 15yr study presented at the Tronoto Indoor Air Conference, women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from Cancer than those who work away from home. The study concluded that this was a direct result of the increased exposure to toxic chemicals, many of which are found in common household products.

When I found Shaklee and their Get Clean line I was thrilled. Basic H was the first reen , non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning product developed over 50 years ago. Not only is it safe from any harmful chemicals, it is powerful enough to clean just about anything in my house. Because it is so concentrated, it took a while to get used to mixing it up for use. You have to have spray bottles for each use....so for windows, 16oz of water and 2-3 drops of Basic H2 (H2 is second generation Basic H ) Or For the counters, 16 oz of water in a bottle with 1/4 tsp of Basic H2.

This saves me lots of money as you can imagine. The bottle of Basic H2 lasts so long.

And it works.....

Plus for a busy mom I can get my kids to help me clean and I know they are not inhaling all these yucky fumes and toxins. My house doesn't have the lemon and bleach-y smell that it used to , rather a fresh and 'clean' smell.

I challenge you to take a look under your sink. If there are warning labels on products that you are spraying and using in your house, should we really be using them. Maybe put on some gloves and a mask next time at least. And then consider making a couple small changes to make your home a little safer each day.

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Most mornings I love to eat some peanut balls. My kids love them too.

This is a most requested recipe so I thought I'd share it with you. Unfortunately I do not know the protein content of the 'balls' but you can estimate if you like by looking the protein count of the powder I use. Suffice it to say, they are great. taste like Reeses pb cups but so much healthier.

Protein balls

1 c. Soy Protein Powder

1 c. natural peanut butter (peanuts only..Trader joes has a great one...smoooth)

1/2 c. honey

Mix it all together in a bowl until well mixed. Break off part and shape into bals, about the size of a small gum ball. (ot whatever size you prefer)

I refridgerate mine although it is not necessay.

My kids love to add them to their school lunches. They are a great snack first thing in the morning before a w/o. Take with a big glass of water. it's always good to start your day with some protein as it helps keep you blood sugar level through out the day, give you lots energy and fills you up.

This is the protein powder I use. It is non-GMO soy mix. Really yummy and can also be used as a shake for breakfast or a snack.

http://moyragorski.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sku=20670

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