Alzheimer's and BasicH2

I was recently told about a "home remedy" that really took me by surprise. Coconut oil can be used as a treatment for Alzheimer's.
My friend Lloyd had gone through a long battle with his father's Alzheimer's before we knew as much as we know about it now. It is a tragic story about how no matter what treatments were given it seemed like a losing battle. Now that we live in an information age, it's easier to learn about alternative medicines and treatments. Lloyd was told about coconut oil as an alternative treatment, and since then him and his wife have been cooking with it to try and use it as a preventative measure.
Where my thoughts on the whole thing came from was from a highly disputed article I read some time ago from the medical journal Evolution, Medicine and Public Health. This lay summary of this article states:

Lay summary: People living in sanitized environments may be at greater Alzheimer’s
risk. We compare Alzheimer’s rates in different countries in light of countries’ historical
and contemporary pathogen prevalence, sanitation, and urbanization. We find that
countries that are less urbanized, with more pathogens and lower degree of sanitation
have lower Alzheimer’s rates.

My opinion on this wasn't that clean people are more susceptible to Alzheimer's, it was that I immediately thought of the air quality issue. Clean people use more household cleaners, plus being in a more urban area there is more commercial and industrial pollution.
So what is the best way to combat this? In my opinion the best way you can help the quality of life in your own home is to use a natural cleaner. Shaklee's Basic H2 is all natural. It's non toxic. It's made out of (the above mentioned) coconut...
Wouldn't you rather be breathing in something all natural than all of the chemicals in every store bought cleaner?

Healthy Clean and Green Update

We have a bunch of new ideas that we are working on, and we wanted to reach out to you because you may have done the old version of the Health Quiz.  We are looking to grow our business in a fun way so we came up with some new ideas to keep it fresh. The first thing we are doing is to completely redesign the Health Quiz, on the website, and via the Android app.  Once released, it will give you real-time results and suggestions to better yourself, right from the app.  Of course we will monitor these closely and be able to answer any questions you may have.  Simplicity is one of the things that we strive for, and the old system was far from that! The other big announcement that we wanted to share is that we are working on a podcast, to promote both the Quiz and the products.  We are also looking for some people that would be wiling to share their story with us, and be a featured guest on the upcoming podcast series. If you are interested, call my voicemail number - (612) 568-7812 - and leave a message. If you are chosen we will either call you and set up a time to interview you for the podcast, or (if it is an easy question) we may play your message and answer it "on the air".  When the program goes live we will send you a message to tune in! If you have any questions about your Quiz results, being on the podcast, or even if you are looking for some extra income, send me an email (charlie -at- charliedelong.com), or call my voicemail number: (612) 568-7812.

Shaklee Basic H2 Coupon

I can cash in this coupon for whomever is interested... (is that proper use of the word whomever, or is it whoever? I never know...) This is what sold me on Shaklee in the first place...

About Healthy Clean and Green

Vitamins

Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. There are 13 vitamins your body needs. They are vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate). You can usually get all your vitamins from the foods you eat. Your body can also make vitamins D and K. People who eat a vegetarian diet may need to take a vitamin B12 supplement.

Each vitamin has specific jobs. If you have low levels of certain vitamins, you may develop a deficiency disease. For example, if you don't get enough vitamin D, you could develop rickets. Some vitamins may help prevent medical problems. Vitamin A prevents night blindness.
The best way to get enough vitamins is to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods. In some cases, you may need to take a daily multivitamin for optimal health. However, high doses of some vitamins can make you sick.

2013 Product Catalog

The 2013 product catalog has been released electronically.  it is available on the website, as a downloadable PDF file, plus I have turned it into an Android App.  Follow the below links to get each of versions:

Web Based Catalog

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/shaklee/2013productguide/

Downloadable PDF File

http://pages.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/shaklee/2013productguide/offline/shaklee_2013productguide.pdf

Android App

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wProductCatalog&hl=en

Melt Testing Shaklee -vs- Centrum

I created this video to show how easily dissolved the Shaklee vitamins are.  This video compares a normal non-chewable vitamin from Shaklee (Men's VitaLea) vs a chewable Centrum vitamin.  You can see how the Shaklee vitamin dissolves so much quicker then the Centrum.  Check out how much of each is left at the end of the video.



 I also found this article that talks about the same scenario:

HOW TO TEST YOUR VITAMINS: (by Brooke Thomas)

There are 3 tests that you can do to check your vitamins to make sure you are getting the best quality and not a synthetic version.

1.  The Water Test
If a vitamin does not dissolve in water in less than 30 minutes, it just passes through your body unused.  I tested several leading brands on the market as well as the prescribed prenatal multivitamin that I originally had when I was pregnant with my first daughter. These vitamins did not dissolve in 30 minutes, not even close! Plus, the water turned bright blue from large amounts of food coloring in the coating.

(There are two major problems with the water turning blue.

1.   Food coloring is also used to color candy, beverages and baked goods, and this may cause cancer.

2.  Food coloring can also be found in pet food, candy and beverages, and has caused brain tumors in mice.

It was very upsetting to find that this in the prenatal vitamins I would be giving my growing baby along with other vitamins I tested.   Shaklee’s vitamin dissolved completely in 10 minutes with no food coloring. There are no colors or harmful additives in Shaklee vitamins.

The prenatal vitamin also included a calcium pill.  Calcium is the hardest to break down in water so not many pass this test. Not a single speck dissolved off of it in 24 HOURS!!!!  However, Shaklee’s fully dissolved in 10 minutes…again!!

2. The Cooking Test

Another test I did was the cooking test.

You can literally “bake” your vitamins at 325 degrees.  If there are harsh binders and fillers in the vitamins they will cook out.  I could not believe what I found when I baked my prenatal along with the other vitamins! There was a black tar like substance that oozed out of it and it was very disturbing!

Nothing came out of Shaklee’s because it is a whole-food supplement so it was just like cooking food!

3. Final Test

I compared the vitamin and mineral level that the prenatal and other leading brands had contained vs. Shaklee’s Vita-Lea (their multivitamin). VitaLea had almost twice as much in it!

After several years of taking Shaklee’s essential foundational vitamins and protein, the true test is in how I feel and my family feels. Hardly ever being sick and always being full of energy has been a true test over time for me! I highly recommend switching your vitamins to a brand that is safe and works!

**Info adapted from www.healthyoates.com and www.bthealthsource.com
Source (http://www.puregoodness.net/health/all-vitamins-are-not-created-equal/)

Vitamins for kids?

Think about what sorts of meals your kids have been eating over the last couple of weeks and ask yourself how well balanced those meals were.  Did you run through the drive through and pick them up something quick a couple of nights?  How many TV dinners were microwaved for them?  Most kids out there don't get a well balanced meal, 3 meals a day, everyday... Take a look at this article from WebMD: (plus as an added bonus check out the nutrition facts for the Shaklee Incredivites at the bottom of this page.)

Which Kids Need Vitamin Supplements?

Given the reality of time-crunched parents, those well-rounded, home-cooked meals aren't always possible. That's why pediatricians may recommend a daily multivitamin or mineral supplement for:

• Kids who aren't eating regular, well-balanced meals made from fresh, whole foods
• Finicky eaters who simply aren't eating enough
• Kids with chronic medical conditions such as asthma or digestive problems, especially if they're taking medications (be sure to talk with your child's doctor first before starting a supplement if your child is on medication)
• Particularly active kids who play physically demanding sports
• Kids eating a lot of fast foods, convenience foods, and processed foods
• Kids on a vegetarian diet (they may need an iron supplement), a dairy-free diet (they may need a calcium supplement), or other restricted diet
• Kids who drink a lot of carbonated sodas, which can leach vitamins and minerals from their bodies

Top Six Vitamins and Minerals for Kids

In the alphabet soup of vitamins and minerals, a few stand out as critical for growing kids.

• Vitamin A promotes normal growth and development; tissue and bone repair; and healthy skin, eyes, and immune responses. Good sources include milk, cheese, eggs, and yellow-to-orange vegetables like carrots, yams, and squash.
• Vitamin Bs. The family of B vitamins -- B2, B3, B6, and B12 -- aid metabolism, energy production, and healthy circulatory and nervous systems. Good sources include meat, chicken, fish, nuts, eggs, milk, cheese, beans, and soybeans.
• Vitamin C promotes healthy muscles, connective tissue, and skin. Good sources include citrus fruit, strawberries, kiwi, tomatoes, and green vegetables like broccoli.
• Vitamin D promotes bone and tooth formation and helps the body absorb calcium. Good sources include milk and other fortified dairy products, egg yolks, and fish oil. The best source of vitamin D doesn't come from the diet -- it's sunlight.
• Calcium helps build strong bones as a child grows. Good sources include milk, cheese, yogurt, tofu, and calcium-fortified orange juice.
• Iron builds muscle and is essential to healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is a risk in adolescence, especially for girls once they begin to menstruate. Good sources include beef and other red meats, turkey, pork, spinach, beans, and prunes.

Megavitamins -- large doses of vitamins -- aren't a good idea for children. The fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K) can be toxic if kids overdose on excessive amounts. Ditto with iron. Your kids can get too much of a good thing.

(Source WebMD)

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Do you really need a multivitamin?

Eating enough food that will supply your body with the recommended daily value (DV) of nutrients your body needs is possible, but not easy. You'd really need to be vigilant about what you eat and keep track of exactly what goes into your mouth. If you're busy and on-the-go like most of us, you may have a hard time doing this, in which case a multivitamin may be right for you.

Here are some basic rules you can use to find a multivitamin that works for you:

• For men: You won't need as much iron as a woman, only about eight milligrams per day. You can most likely get that much iron from your diet if you're a meat eater. Pork, beef, shrimp, turkey and liver all contain a lot of iron. So do potatoes with the skin on, lentils and beans, and oysters. Most multivitamins for men contain no iron at all. They also contain extra selenium, a mineral, and vitamin E to help prevent prostate problems.
• For women: You need extra iron because of a loss of the mineral during monthly menstruation, about 18 milligrams per day. If you've made it through menopause, then congratulations -- you'll now need a little more vitamin D in your multivitamin. Folic acid is big for women who plan on having children. It prevents certain neural tube defects like spina bifida, so doctors recommend that all women take extra folic acid during their childbearing years. There are also pre-natal vitamins specific to women looking to get pregnant that contain more folic acid and extra vitamin A.
• For kids: Contrary to what you might think, kids don't really need large amounts of vitamins and minerals. A lot of children's foods are already fortified with vitamins and minerals, so if your child eats a well-balanced diet then he or she may not even need a multivitamin. Vitamin D is important for bone growth and it's difficult to get enough through diet, so most children's multivitamins contain large amounts of it. Multivitamins for kids often look and taste like candy, so never allow them to take the pills themselves and keep them out of reach.
• For the over-60s: If you're more than 60 years old, then you should probably take a daily multivitamin. Sadly, as we age we lose the ability to absorb certain vitamins and nutrients. B12 is one of these, so multivitamins for older folks contain more of it. Vita­min K can help protect you from hip troubles, but it can also mess with your blood-thinning medication, so consult your doctor for a recommended multivitamin that jibes with your meds. Too much iron is no good for the older set, so most multivitamins for the elderly don't contain any. Look for men's and women's formulas for multivitamins formulated for people over 60.
• For vegetarians and vegans: If you're one of these people, you'll have a laundry list of vitamins and minerals you won't be getting without a meat and dairy-rich diet. Iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, zinc and B12 are likely to be scarce if you're the type to eat Tofurkey with soy gravy every Thanksgiving. Choose a vegetarian specific multivitamin to help you restore these necessary nutrients.

Despite the fact that multivitamins are recommended for many people, not everyone needs them, and some doctors even think that they can do more harm than good in certain cases. Studies in the past few years have revealed some startling new findings for people who rely on multivitamins to provide their recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals.

(Source: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/vitamin-supplements/multivitamins-good-for-me1.htm)

Join as a Shaklee Distributor Today!

Shaklee products make such a difference in your health and your
life, you’re likely to talk about them...a lot. When you join Shaklee
as a Distributor, you not only get a discount on all the great Shaklee
products you use, you can also earn extra income when others you
recommend purchase Shaklee products.

As a Shaklee Distributor, you can earn enough to cover the cost of
your products, to help with household bills, or even afford a few
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in the marketplace, and teaching others to do what you do.

Join as a Distributor for as little as $49.95

Joining as a Distributor entitles you to:
• Start a Shaklee business and earn bonus income
• A 15% discount (off SRP) on all Shaklee products
• An additional 10% off select products purchased on AutoShip
• A New Distributor Welcome Kit with everything you need to get
started quickly
Your Business Kit Includes:
• Welcome DVD
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• Dream Plan Brochures (5)
• Easy to Follow Training Guides
• Shaklee Applications (5)
• Why Supplement Brochures (5)
• Changing Brands Can Change Your Life™
Brochures (5)
• Shaklee Vitalizer™ Brochures (5)
• Mission Brochure
• Product Selection Guide (5)
• Access to MyShaklee.com, a site where you can shop for
products, get online training, read the latest Shaklee news,
download tools for sharing, monitor your business activity,
and more.

Check it out here:
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Cinch® Snack Crisps

News of a new healthy snack food. Cinch® Snack Crisps which will be available in Sea Salt flavor, or Barbecue Flavor. A nice way to indulge in a little treat without all of the bad for you stuff. Check out the below post from the Shaklee Blog for more details:



(Plus check out the link to the snack bars at the bottom of the page for some healthy alternatives that are available to you now.)

It’s 3 pm. You’re hungry. And let’s face it, dinner seems like it’s a year away. You think twice before grabbing a snack because you’re trying hard to lose weight or you simply don’t want to “ruin your appetite” before dinner. Eventually hunger wins and you reach for some cookies or chips. Before you know it, you’ve devoured the entire box or bag!

Well it looks like you’re not alone.  American adults are snacking more than ever and based on the latest statistics I’ve read, snacking accounts for almost 1/4 of our daily calorie intake.  And while it’s true that traditional snacks are usually high in salt, fat and sugar, healthful snacking is possible. That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about a new product we just introduced at our annual Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Coming soon, we will have a brand new addition to our Cinch® product line – Cinch® Snack Crisps. Baked to perfection, these crunchy, savory snack chips give a whole new meaning to healthy snacking! They come in two great flavors – sea salt and barbecue. They have 100 calories per serving, 7 grams of hunger-fighting protein, 2 grams of fiber and contain no trans fats. They’re also gluten free and have a low glycemic index.  Finally, a healthy savory-type snack that not only tastes fabulous but is good for you and your entire family!

So remember to choose your snacks wisely. Think of them as mini-meals and fit them in to a healthy eating plan without over doing it on your daily calorie intake. Remember to snack only when you feel hungry not just because you’re bored or stressed. Watch your portion sizes. Avoid eating snacks directly from the big box or bag.  Have a single serving snack (like our Cinch® Snack Crisps!) so you have more control over your calories. Another great strategy is to think ahead. Keep a variety of healthful snacks around at all times, that way when you do get hungry you won’t be tempted by the high salt, high fat, high sugar and snacks that may be lurking nearby.

Be Well! (From: http://blog.shaklee.com/make-wise-choices-for-healthful-snacking/)

 Plus take a look at the Shaklee Cinch snack bars that we offer here:

Want to Know More?

If you have questions about a product there are a couple of great resources that you can look into to get more information.  First and foremost I want to stress that you can always give us a call, or shoot us an email about any product and we can answer your questions that way. 

If you prefer a do it yourself way to find out more information look no further than our website.  Each product listed on the website has a few places where you can get more information - just about halfway down the page. 

You can see some detailed info on how to use the product, and even download a pdf file that shows you (and allows you to print) the label from the product. 

Shaklee Calcium for Strong Bones

Shaklee calcium supplements contain a combination of calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, magnesium, and other nutrients that are essential to keeping bones healthy.

Many people - especially women - are not getting enough calcium each day, and are at risk of developing osteoporosis. Fortunately, people can count on Shaklee for osteoporosis prevention.

Shaklee has products designed specifically for promoting good bone health...

OsteoMatrix comes in a caplet form and delivers 100% of the recommended daily allowance of calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D.

Chewable Cal-Mag Plus comes in a natural berry flavor, and can be taken by either adults or children as young as 4 years of age.
Like OsteoMatrix, Cal-Mag Plus provides all the calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D that is recommended for a person to get daily.
A person can feel secure in knowing that products from Shaklee for osteoporosis prevention are proven to work effectively.

Facebook Contest

"Like" us and win!

We are still 6 "likes" from starting up our giveaways on our Facebook page.  All you have to do to enter is click "like on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/healthycleangreen

Prizes are customized to your needs, and if you are a winner we will send you a Facebook message.

Prizes could include pretty much anything on our website (http://maggieandcharlie.myshaklee.com) so take some time to look through and see if there is anything you are interested in.  Plus remember to tell all your friends to "like" us too and share the wealth!

Shaklee's Nonprofit Fundraising Program

If you work with a nonprofit organization, or know someone that does let them know that they can setup a FREE Shaklee distributorship and make money without having to do any work!  Any startup fees are waived and a free ordering website is created.

"Billion dollar state budget shortfalls. Fundraising struggles. Donor fatigue.  It all adds up to a challenging economic environment, particularly for non-profit organizations looking to raise funds.

Today more and more organizations (somewhere around 1.2 million, according to the Internal Revenue Service) are competing for funding dollars, and that number is steadily increasing.

Non-profit organizations often share our Shaklee values, and many are looking to expand their approach to raising funds.   They are looking to partner in new ways—ways that are aligned with their services. They need consistent revenue streams to fund programs.  They want greater visibility, and ways to spread their message to new audiences.

This is where your efforts and Shaklee come in.

Here’s how it works. Have you ever bought a product and seen various causes marketed right along side the brand name of a product?  Or bought a product because you knew that a portion of profits from that sale would benefit a cause you care about?  A recent study (the 2009 Global Edelman Goodpurpose™ Study) found that two out of three people say they would switch brands if another brand of similar quality supported a good cause.  People want their purchases to count towards making a difference.

We’re happy to announce that Shaklee has created a way to do just that.  A non-profit organization can “ride alongside” Shaklee in ways never before possible."

Healthy Weight

That’s why we created a plan that’s personalized, yet easy to follow. Say Hello to Cinch® Cinch is Powered by Leucine™ and specially formulated to help you break the diet cycle, so you: Keep muscle you have Burn fat you don’t need Lose inches you don’t want The hard science behind a hard behind In a recent clinical trial†, we tested our proprietary formula enhanced with leucine. (Leucine is a muscle-building amino acid found in protein rich foods.) This leucine-enhanced nutrition program was shown to help retain 100% of lean muscle mass. People in the program lost fat, weight, and inches while retaining their lean muscle. † Findings based on lean mass estimates in a 12-week preliminary study. A plan for the rest of us As you get to know us, you’ll find we take your health very seriously, and ourselves, not so much. Cinch is designed to help you hang on to all-important muscle while you lose that all-jiggly fat. And it’s created by doctors who are, thankfully, also human. With Cinch, you eat food you look forward to. You can’t say that about cabbage soup. So do your healthier self a favor and order a Cinch® Starter Kit today. Then, take a good look at those extra inches of yours and get ready to give them a big smooch good-bye. Sayonara. Adios. Toodle-oo. *Results not typical.

Real People. Real Success. SoledadA total of 91 pounds and 27 inches healthier* MattA total of 103 pounds healthier! 8 inches off the waist.* Karen A total of 65 pounds healthier and 4 sizes smaller.*

Shaklee Get Clean (Basic H) Cost Comparison

Monticello, MN Meetings

We are looking to start up some meetings in the Monticello, MN area and would love to fill all these empty seats with you!

We will be talking about the great Shaklee products and demoing some great ways to use them, along with the income opportunity Shaklee offers you. (plus some great snacks, cause everybody loves a great snack.)

If you are interested in coming to one of our get togethers let us know by email (healthycleangreen@gmail.com) or calling us at 612.910.2670.  If you are not in the area and would also like information, also contact us and we can work to get you the information over the phone, email, chat or skype.

This started with us from trying the products and absolutely loving them, so we want to share the same experience with you!

Love. Laugh. And Afford the Kind of Life Most People Only Dream About.

	Live the Dream. Share the Dream. Drive the Dream.** Has anyone ever handed you the keys to a luxury car and told you to keep it? Did they pay your way to a five-star spa resort in the world-famous Napa Valley, plus show you all the wonders of nearby San Francisco? What if this and much more, could be yours simply by helping other people get the very same things?
	Live Your Best Life, Starting Today!** Shaklee is America's number one natural nutrition company. Our exceptional products—backed by more than $250 million in research, development, and clinical testing—also provide a solid earning opportunity. To date, we have paid more than $5 billion in commissions to people just like you. Shaklee helps families like yours live healthier, richer, and happier lives. Let us show you how, in 15 months, you can drive a new car, earn up to $100,000, qualify for world travel, and start achieving the life of your dreams. All of this by using and sharing products that improve your health and the health of those you love.
	Live Life on Your Terms** Trips, money and cars are not the only benefits we offer. Shaklee is about living live on your own terms, on your own schedule, with the people you choose. What does it take? Just three clear steps to earning the rewards of a great living: Use Shaklee products to make yourself healthier. Easy enough. Share the products with others. You'll want to. Mentor others to do what you're doing. Paying it forward pays you back. How much money are we talking? Instead of a fixed salary in a career that builds someone else's income dream, your Shaklee business is your own and has no income limit. What you put in is what you get out.
	How to Reach the Top** The person that introduced you to Shaklee often is the same person that becomes your coach and mentor. As you use products, share products and mentor others, this mentor may help you develop a pattern in your work. Call it a system. Call it a plan or model. Call it what you want, but this is your plan of action in one sentence: After you have become a GOLD Ambassador*, you find three more GOLD Ambassadors and in the process find 10 Consumer Members, and keep doing it again and again. That's all there is to it. That's how you rise to the top and live your dreams. When you reach the top of the Shaklee plan, we hand you the keys to your very own Mercedes-Benz hybrid, and you'll be on your way to an exotic five star destination, far from home. We'll even give you new bags to pack—and more—so you can have the time of your life! It's time to get in the driver's seat and go! * You can also join as a Member for $19.95, a Distributor for $39.95, and as a GOLD Ambassador with a Super GOLD Mission PAK for $750.
	Getting Started is Easy.** While there are other ways to join, we suggest you become a GOLD Ambassador with a $299 Mission PAK ($500 SRP value). This "business-in-a-box" provides everything you need to start, own, and operate your own global business, including your application fee, a free product coupon, a variety of our exceptional products, three months of your own Personal Website, marketing and training materials, and the rights to do business anywhere in the world Shaklee does business. To get started, talk to the Shaklee Distributor who first introduced you to Shaklee

*The average annual income in 2010 ranged from $10,416 for Directors to $558,143 for Presidential Master Coordinators. Average annual income for each rank is calculated monthly based on information reported on Form 1099-MISC for all U.S. Business Leaders who achieved the rank that month. The sum of these monthly averages is the figure reported. Results will vary with effort. Shaklee Corporation does not guarantee that any particular income level will be achieved.

Roots of Shaklee

Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee & the Shaklee History

Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee founded Shaklee in 1956 at age 61 and lived to see it transformed into a Fortune 500 company during his 80s. A man of many talents, Dr. Shaklee's diverse career path included chiropractor, inventor, author, pastor and radio personality. Each experience helped shape his vision. Today, Shaklee's "Better You. Better World.™" philosophy directly reflects Dr. Shaklee's initial vision.

A Life of Passions

The young Dr. Shaklee's interest in health started because of a childhood illness: tuberculosis. Instead of hospitals or medicines, his treatment was rest, nutritious food and spending hours outdoors in the Iowa countryside. Living in Harmony with Nature® became a way of life in his formative years.
Dr. Shaklee's interest in good health led him from the fields to the lab and the exam room. He firmly believed that good nutrition was the foundation for overall health and wellness. Always experimenting, Dr. Shaklee developed techniques to extract nutrients from food. His "vitalized minerals" were introduced in 1915, before the concept of vitamins was fully understood. He went on to build successful chiropractic practices and clinics, where he learned from treating patients that good health required nurturing wellness, not just treating illness.
Dr. Shaklee was also an early adopter of self-help practices. He wrote several books on the importance of positive thinking, which he copyrighted as "Thoughtsmanship". He also taught the concepts of harmony, health and the secrets of a successful life on his own weekly radio program.

Form Follows Philosophy

Nutrition, prevention and the concept of positive living converged in 1956, when Dr. Shaklee and his two sons, Forrest, Jr. and Lee (Raleigh), founded Shaklee Corporation. At that time exercise was a walk to the store, processed foods were a sign of progress, and few even thought about food as nutrition—not entirely unlike today.
The Shaklee family founded their company not just to earn healthy profits but also to help people live healthier lives. This simple but profound difference drove the decisions that set the company apart then and now.
First, Dr. Shaklee demanded that every product should be the best of its kind and fill a real need, not just a shelf.
Second, his experience working one-on-one with patients led to the company's direct sales model. He knew personal conversations were the best way to explain the benefits of preventive health. Dr. Shaklee said, "We'll teach some and they'll teach others to teach others to teach others." So the Shaklee men did, talking to people up and down California, using a Plymouth station wagon as their distribution center. They talked, people listened and told others. Even without formal "salespeople" the message spread. The father-and-sons team created a grassroots movement hundreds of thousands strong and a company that today is worth $500 million.
Dr. Shaklee's innovations didn't end with nutrition. He practiced "Living in Harmony with Nature®" in home care, inventing a biodegradable cleaner decades before environmental safety was a concern. He pioneered new discoveries in nutrition that went mainstream years later. He wouldn't have thought much about contemporary labels like eco-chic, organic or self-actualization, but he was a pioneer in all of them. Fifty years later, his company has led hundreds of thousands to better, healthier lives—and helped all of us live in a better world.