NURTURING HEALTH AND NATURE THROUGH SHAKLEE

Shaklee’s HerbsVolume 28 Issue 9

system when antibiotics and unfamiliar foods threaten it. Having a balance of healthy bacteria has been shown to boost the body’s natural defensive capabilities, as well as long-term colon health. #20639

Alfalfa Complex: Alfalfa roots grow deep into the ground and reach minerals that are unreachable to most other plants, making alfalfa known among the health community as the “father of all foods.” Shaklee Alfalfa Complex contains trace

History of Herbs Cultures throughout the world have used herbs for various purposes, and especially for their healing properties. There are hundreds of references to the use of herbs throughout history. Hippocrates, for example, may have prescribed willow tree leaves to ward off fever. Salicin, used for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, was originally extracted from the white willow tree and today is synthetically produced to become the staple over-the-counter drug known as aspirin. The use of medicinal herbs has also been quoted in ancient texts such as the Bible.

Shaklee Herbs & Botanical Products

Optiflora Prebiotic: Shaklee’s Optiflora Prebiotic formula feeds the friendly bacteria to promote colon health. Optiflora Prebiotic is the first step in an unique two-part system that provides “food” for the beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. The pleasant-tasting powder provides insulin, FOS, dietary fiber, and gamma tocopherol (a nutrient associ-ated with colon health). #20638

Optifloura Probiotic: Optifloura Probiotic Complex contains a triple-layer encapsulation that guarantees delivery of half a billion live, beneficial bacteria directly to the small intestines. The capsules include acidophilus and bifidus which help to balance the digestive

Herbs are classified as plants valued for flavor, scent, or other qualities, and they have been used for thousands of years for culinary, medicinal, and spiritual purposes. Although commonly thought to be leaves or stems, any portion of the plant may be considered an “herb,” including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, resin, root bark, inner bark, berries, and other plant parts. It is believed that some herbs have healing and disease-reversing properties.

Herbs used for medicinal or healing purposes contain phytochemicals that affect the body in different ways, alleviat-ing a pain or an ailment. The phytochemi-cals (beta-carotene is a common example) found in herbs are chemicals that occur naturally in plants and may affect health. continued on

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Stomach Soothing Complex: For centuries, the herbs peppermint, ginger, anise, and fennel have been used to calm upset stom-achs. Shaklee’s Stomach Soothing Complex includes all four blends to help even the queasiest of motion sickness victims. The complex soothes the stomach by using gentle, natural herbs to eliminate queasiness and nausea. #20601

Defend & Resist Complex: Defend & Resist Complex gives you the protection

you need with four clinically proven immune-supporting ingredients: echinacea, larch tree, black elderberry, and zinc. Each herb helps support, enhance, and promote a healthy immune response from the first tickle to the last “a-choo!” #20613

Stress Relief Complex: This unique blend of herbs contains four natural ingredients to help reduce the effects of stress naturally without making you feel drowsy. Some of the ingredients included are: L-theanine which aids in relaxation without drowsiness, and ashwa-gandha to enhance the body‘s ability to adapt to stress. The formula does not include Kava, which the FDA has

warned can damage the liver. #20603

MoodLift Complex: Shaklee‘s MoodLift Complex is comprised of a unique blend of complementary herbs, including St. John’s Wort, inositol, Eleutherococcus senticosus, and green oats. The formula helps support feelings

of well-being in as little as four to six weeks. #20625

Gentle Sleep Complex: As an alternative to prescription or powerful sleep aids,

amounts of a wide range of nutrients that have

been known for centuries for their healing properties.

#20153

Glucose Regulation Complex: By regulating

glucose levels and retaining normal blood sugar levels, you can have more energy,

fewer food cravings, and better overall health. Shaklee’s Glucose

Regulation Complex contains a diverse set of nutrients to naturally support and regulate glucose metabo-lism. A key ingredient in the complex, Alpha lipoic acid, helps cells to be more responsive to insulin so they are able to get the energy

they need. Vanadium, chromium, magnesium and zinc help to balance blood sugar,

preventing energy swings. #20649

Menopause Balance Complex: This formula contains Black Cohosh

Extract, an herb which has been clinically

proven to help relieve hot flashes. The complex also includes phytoestro-

gens, compounds found in plants that help ease meno-

pausal symptoms such

and hot flashes. Also included in the complex are soy isoflavones and

flaxseed lignans, which are currently being studied for their heart, bone, and breast health properties. The complex also contains other beneficial herbs, including Dong Quai Extract, Red Clover Extract, and Licorice Extract. #20645

EZ-Gest: This crowd-pleasing formula uses five different plant-based enzymes to optimize digestion of all the foods you love to eat, but avoid for everyone else’s

sake, including dairy products, gas-inducing vegetables,

proteins, starchy carbohydrates, and fats. Other digestive aids use animal-based enzymes, but Shaklee EZ-Gest uses multi-action, plant-based enzymes so you’re less bloated and gassy, and your body has an easier time digesting and absorbing

the nutrients in your food. #20633

Garlic Complex : Studies have shown that garlic helps to promote cardiovascular health by helping maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels when used in conjunction with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Shaklee’s Garlic Complex also includes the beneficial herbs rosemary and spearmint, which have antioxidant properties. #20084

Herb-Lax: Shaklee‘s Herb-Lax is a gentle, fast-acting and natural formula that helps encourage the body‘s natural cleans-ing process. The key ingredient in Herb-Lax, senna leaf, has been used for thousands of years as a natural laxative. Other herbs such as fennel, anise, and licorice root

complement the senna leaf in helping the body‘s

digestive process. #20144 continued on page 4

reliever for overworked

joints. Shaklee‘s Pain Relief Complex combines the pain-relieving properties of Boswellia serrata

with safflower extract to help you relieve discomfort caused by overexertion and promote comfortable joint movement after exercise. #20667

Liver DTX Complex: Shaklee‘s Liver DTX Complex delivers an unique blend of botanical herbs to promote comprehen-sive liver health. The liver is one of the largest and most important organs in the body, processing the toxins the body creates and consumes. Included in this formula are milk thistle seed extract, dandelion and tumeric, all of which are known to help

flush out toxins, ward off free

radicals, and support

liver regen-eration. #20616

Gentle Sleep Complex: As an alterna-tive to prescription or powerful sleep aids, Shaklee‘s Gentle Sleep Complex contains a complementary blend of herbs that help to calm and promote restful sleep. The blend includes

valerian, chamomile and passion flower, which for centuries have been used to safely assist sleep. #20603

CorEnergy: Traditional Chinese remedies including cordyceps (mushrooms), ginseng, and green tea are used in this energy-boosting formula to help you resist fatigue, replenish energy and help encour-age more efficient oxygen utilization. The natural formula is not a quick fix or a

stressful stimulant, but uses herbs and antioxidant phytonutri-ents to help you replenish

and increase your energy levels naturally. #20632

Memory Optimizer: The Shaklee exclusive formula found in Memory Optimizer combines

Bacopa monnieri and vinpocetine, two clinically proven ingredients that provide dietary support to enhance memory and cognitive function that have been used by cultures all over the world. In addition, Memory Optimizer contains polygala, an herb traditionally used in China for brain health. The complementary blend of herbs and natural compounds can help increase your ability to learn new information, improve memory function and stay sharp!#20675

Mental Acuity Plus: Gingko biloba has been found to improve alertness and awareness, as well as mental clarity. Shaklee’s Mental Acuity Plus includes ginkgo, bilberry, hawthorn, and B vitamins to not only enhance memory and mental clarity, but also to help lower homocystine levels for cardiovascular health #20637

Joint Health Complex: Between your joints is a

special material that is very unique; it is more resilient, has less friction, and is a better shock absorber than any other substance. This special substance is known as cartilage. Scientists aren’t sure why cartilage breaks

down over time, but they do know how to support its natural renewal process. A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Associa-tion found that glucosamine (an amino sugar) aids in the formation and renewal of cartilage. Shaklee’s Joint Health Complex includes 1,500 mg of glucosamine to protect your cartilage against further damage while repairing previous damage. #20668

Pain Relief Complex: For thousands of years, an herb known as Boswellia serrata has been used in India as a pain

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IN THIS ISSUE:• Shaklee’s Herbs

Shaklee Fiber Plan: Americans often overlook their fiber intake, eating only half of the recommended amount. A diet high in fiber helps lower and maintain choles-terol levels. Shaklee Fiber Plan contains a proprietary blend of four natural, soluble fibers including psyllium seed husk, which attaches to cholesterol and prevents its absorption. #20307

Saw Palmetto Complex: Shaklee‘s Saw Palmetto Com-plex includes a natural blend of the finest standardized saw palmetto berry extract, pumpkin seed oil, and enriched sources of beta-sitosterols, which have been found to support prostate health. #20607

Vivix: Shaklee’s newest breakthrough product aids in the fight against cellular aging. This revolutionary formula contains a powerful blend of resveratrol and herbs such as Elderberry extract and Purple

continued from page 3 Carrot extract. A 30-day

supply of Vivix delivers the equivalent amount of resvera-trol found in 3,000 glasses of wine. In addition, the ingredi-ents found in Vivix are 10 times more powerful in slowing a key mechanism of aging than resveratrol alone. #21000

Ginseng: energy, stress management

Ginger: nausea, motion sickness, lowering cholesterolBilberry: vision improvement,

digestion

Herbs in Shaklee Products:

Black Cohosh: menopaussal symptomsEchinacea: colds and �lu, boosts immune system

Flax seed: Omega 3 fatty acids, heart strengthGarlic: antioxidant, heart disease

Green tea: lower cholesterol, promote weight loss, �ight cancerMilk thistle: strengthens liver, antioxidant

Saw Palmetto: enlarged prostateSenna: natural laxative

Camomile calming, sleep

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