Vitalizer– All of the Vitalizer products now have a triple berry extract with black and red raspberry and blackberries-the equivalent of one cup. The berries add an increased antioxidant protection, 5 times more that the “old” Vitalizer. This increases the immune system, is good for your vision and will decrease your risk of heart attack and cancers. This new formula took Shaklee 2 years to perfect.

Vitalizer for Men– now has extra lycopene and magnesium for prostate health.

Vitalizer for Women – now includes cranberry extract, works as an effective antibiotic in the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections.

Vitalizer Gold– for those over 50 – now includes 30 mg of CoQ10. This is the same as the Shaklee CoQHeart which is CoQ10 & resveratrol. The price was only increased by 5.00.

Vivix – has a new box and they have developed a drip proof design.

They introduced two new membership programs – the first is with the purchase of Vitalizer products you can get free membership. The second is the new Membership Referral Program – this program is only available with online, with a quick and easy link in your member center. There will be a box where you can share the link via Facebook, Twitter or email with friends. You tell them how much you love the Shaklee products and how you think it would benefit their lives. When they order through this link with just a 25.00 order, you get a 25.00 credit towards your Shaklee purchases. You can you up to 250.00 of credits a month. Your friend does not have to join and will receive the products at a 15% discount.

Did you know that proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can prevent many major diseases? Or that there has been up to a 38% decline in the nutrient content of crops in the last 50 years according to a report by the USDA? In the last 30 years there has been an increase in fast food sales of 2000%? Your body can not manufacture all of the nutrients it needs on its own and we now are not getting it from the foods we eat… how are you making sure that your body is getting the nutrients it needs to remain healthy? 90% of Americans fall short in getting essential nutrients in our diets. We think nothing of spending 4-5 dollars on Starbucks each day. Yes, it’s yummy but, does it build your health? Laura is not saying give up your Starbucks… that’s no fun. But you do have a choice. Vitalizer is just 2.64 a day, energy and vitality now – building a healthier body for the future. In a landmark study the folks that had been taking Shaklee long term were averaging less that one prescription. They had less occurrences of diabetes, heart disease and stroke versus those that took brand x or nothing. Consider the future costs of those illness and prescriptions to maintain your body. Shaklee is the only company in the world that has proof of it’s long term effectiveness. If you want to start on a healthier track in your life give Laura Kilty of Shaklee a call and she can get you started!

Laura Kilty * Shaklee * 303.420.3359 * kiltycoaolcom * LauraKilty.MyShaklee.com

Today our second speaker was Helen Masterson of Masterson & Friends Communications in Arvada, Colorado. Helen wanted to discuss the Top Ten Business Tips that she has learned throughout the years. . .

1. Answer the telephone with a smile. (Even if it rings in the middle of the night – wake up and answer with a cheery hello. Especially if you are a personal information officer like me and the media is calling). When answering and the client is looking for someone else in your office ~ Never say, “They’re not in yet” or “they have left for the day” or, horrors, “they are not back from lunch yet.”  Always say, “They are in a meeting, may I help you or take a message.”

2.  Don’t throw anything away, especially little slips of paper with important notes.  File all notes in a “Hold/Toss file. Toss only after there is no chance someone will question why you wrote something or did a certain business transaction.

3. Write everything down. Write “Memo to the Files” to document an action.  If you want to copyright something, an idea or product and don’t have the time to flush out all the details, write the idea down on a piece of paper, put the paper in an envelope addressed to you and mail it. When you receive it in the mail, don’t open it, of course, but put it sealed in a file. Just in case.

4. Walk with purpose. Always act like you know exactly where you are going – even if you don’t. Out-of-town tip: Carry the local newspaper with you (never USA Today. That is a dead ringer you are from out of town.) If you have down time, just like a local, read the paper.

5.  Some people just won’t buy your product or service.It is no disgrace to move on to someone or something else. If you plan a special event and it isn’t working, pull the plug. Move on. Some mountains just can’t be moved.

6.  Always be pleasant and fair to everyone in the office.  You never know who will end up as president of the company.

7. If you can, volunteer your time out of your profession or comfort zone. You will probably meet remarkable people and learn something completely new. 

8. Don’t hesitate to ask advice from your peers. Professional people see helping other professionals as a sign of good teamwork.

9. Watch holidays and special “days”. Before you plan anything involving other people, check the calendar first.  The end of Daylight Saving (no “s”) Time is especially a problem for an evening event. Suddenly it gets dark at 4:30 instead of 5:30. People get moody and want to go home instead of to your event.

10. Listen. Listen and evaluate before you come to any conclusion.  

 If you are looking for a writer to create a new brochure or a news release  - Helen Masterson will craft the words to make you sound your best!

Helen Masterson * Masterson & Friends Communication * 303.467.9680 * Helenguestguidepublicationscom

Shaklee’s Basic H is your all purpose concentrate, mixed in different strengths is can clean your windows, be an all purpose cleaner or a degreaser. Laura went on to tell us other fun ways to use the Basic H.

1. Fruit and veggie wash – use 1/8 tsp of Basic H to 16 oz. of water. The fruit and veggie wash in your local grocery store runs for a small bottle 4.69-6.99 depending on the brand. Wash and rinse for pennies with the Basic H.
2. 2.    Great for RV or Camping – when cooking on a camp fire, coat the bottom of your pans with straight Basic H and the soot will wipe right off!
3. 3.    Wiping the dust of your indoor houseplants – the mix would be the same as the fruit or veggie wash.
4. 4.    Use the Basic H as an invisible glove before taking on dirty jobs. By simply rub some on your hands and let dry, then when you are finished with the dirty work just rinse your hands off.

Another Shaklee product is the Basic G – Shaklee’s germicide – the disinfectant that is safe your home. With just ½ tsp of Basic G in 16 oz. of water at a cost of about .27 cents, this is for non-porous surfaces. The trick is to let it sit for 10 minutes to assure to effectiveness and in the kitchen wipe off with water. It will keep on killing germs for up to three days and when using in the bathroom there is no need to wipe down the surfaces. Unlike chlorine bleach, Basic G is totally biodegradable and won’t kill fish in the water ways and kills 44 types of germs. From one gallon of the Basic G, you can make 454 bottles of a safe an effective germicide.

Shaklee is having an Earth Day event on Thursday, April 21^stat 7 pm at the Panera Bread on Wadsworth and 77^th. Please bring someone with you and pay it forward.

Laura Kilty * Shaklee * 303-420-3359 * kiltycoaolcom  (kiltycoaolcom)  * LauraKilty.myshaklee.com

Our second speaker today was Dorothy Parrott of Behavioral Vision Care in Lakewood, Colorado. Dorothy wanted to let the new members in our group know how she ended up working in the behavioral optometry field. Dorothy was born in Fall City, NE, where her father had built a successful optometry business. Her mother’s parent came from central Nebraska of German descent and had 10 children – fun fact about her grandparents is that her grandmother was 5 ft. tall and her grandfather was 6 ft tall. Dorothy worked in her father’s office while she was growing up and learned about behavioral vision during this time in her life. Her father wanted her to be a concert pianist but when she went off to college Dorothy decided to major in dance. Soon after arriving in college, at the University of Wisconsin, she discovered that many of her friends and fellow students had a wide variety of vision issues. This is when she decided to become an optometrist. After college she married her first husband a dentist and adopted his daughter Juli, who is married and live in Arvada, she soon became pregnant with Douglas, who now lives in Maine with his wife and her youngest Stephen, who currently works with the ACLU.  The marriage eventually ended and she met and married Haden, who recently past, and enjoyed bring his five children into her life. At this point in her life she has no plans on retiring and is enjoying the learning more and more about behavioral optometry and it’s science every year. Dorothy also let us know that just last week she became a great grandmother for the 13^th time!

Dorothy Parrott * Behavioral Vision Care * 303-986-9554 * dparrottbehavioralvisioncom  (dparrottbehavioralvisioncom)  * www.behavioralvision.com

Dr. Erin Foley * Mountain Lifestyles Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center * 303.271.1701 * krusedcyahoocom

Today’s second speaker was Laura Kilty of Shaklee in Golden, Colorado. Laura wanted to remind us about the Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Program. She talked to us about this last year about this time and Laura wanted to go over the Cinch Program again because this is the time of year where we are re-evaluating if we like where we are at. We are gearing up to make some changes, now this may be you or someone you know, but it all starts with just 10lbs. Laura went on to discuss that being overweight is associated with the four main health challenges – heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. For the men in our lives there is another reason – extreme weight gain lowers testosterone, a recent study shows that for men who gained 30lbs, that weight gain lowered their testosterone as much as if they had aged 10 years. With most diets today you loss muscle mass, which in turn lowers your body’s ability to burn calories. Keep in mind that 1 pound of muscle burns 50 calories and on a typical diet you loss both muscle and fat – so when you go off the diet your body is burning fewer calories than before because of the loss in muscle mass, so you need to eat fewer calories to maintain that weight. Most of us don’t – so we gain that weight back plus more. So keeping that in mind, the Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Program is based on scientific fact – not fad. Science tells us that leucine helps the body retain and build muscle, in the Cinch program you will find the right balance of leucine and protein which will help you keep the muscle you need and loss the pounds and inches you want. In clinical studies all of the participants lost weight, which you would expect but the amazing part was that they retained their lean muscle mass and lost only the fat. This keeps the body burning calories at the highest level. The Shaklee Cinch Program is a meal replacement program, you simply replace 2 meals a day with a Cinch shake or meal-in-a-bar and then for your third meal you eat a “sensible” meal. They also have a snack bar, the 3 in 1 Boost and Cinch Energy Tea. For meal replacement, the Shaklee Cinch Shakes, come in five flavors each containing 24 grams of protein – Vanilla, Chocolate, Café Latte, Whey Protein Vanilla (non soy), and Strawberry, and the Shaklee Meal in a Bar comes in three flavors – each with 20 grams of protein with a leucine boost – Blueberry Almond Crisp, Almond Crunch and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip. The 3 in 1 Boost is a vitamin with green tea and supplements to work as a blood sugar regulator and fat burner, and the Cinch Energy Tea for a natural energy boost comes in two flavors Regular and Pomegranate. The Cinch Snake Bars for that pick me up during the day comes in three flavors each with 10 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber – Chocolate Decadence, Lemon Cranberry, and Peanut Butter Crunch. This year Shaklee is teaming up with author of “Just 10lbs.” and intervention specialist, Brad Lamm, who has appeared on Oprah and a regular contributor to the Dr. Oz show. Brad has become a Cinch user, believes in the product and has become a Cinch user. If the Cinch Program is the right program for you at under 10.00 a day – give Laura a call and set up a time for you to learn more about the program!!

Laura Kilty * Shaklee * 303.420.3359* KiltyCoaolcom  (KiltyCoaolcom)  

Join Laura Kilty and others to learn about switching brands and making a difference – The Shaklee Way! They  will be having Shaklee Open Houses  – January 25^th, February 3^rd and 17^th from 7-8 pm at the Arvada Public Library – 7525 W. 57^th Ave. – Arvada, CO 80002.  Please RSVP so they can have adequate handouts and information to Laura Kilty at 303.420.3359

 ALSO

One of our newest member’s Anne Butta is having an Open House to showcase her Silpada .925 Sterling Silver Jewelry on January 29^th from 4-6 pm. Please Call Anne at 720.308.4340 to RSVP and for address and directions!

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* LiveConnect – remote access for us to get to your systems as long as you’re connected to the Internet to troubleshoot problems

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Call Maki DeLaet of EduCyber for a quote on your system and needs!

Thank you!

Maki DeLaet * EduCyber * 303.268.2245 * mdelaeteducybercom  (mdelaeteducybercom)   * www.educyber.com

Laura Kilty of Shaklee was our second speaker today and her talk today started out with Laura stating – Let’s do some Health Building!

We know that our environment, food supply and diet has changed more in the last 50 years than in most of human history.  Our food supply:

* Has ever-increasing amounts of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, additives and preservatives)

* Has ever-decreasing amounts of nutrients (due to soil depletion, processing and storage). Add to that the genetically modified foods that we have no idea what the long term effects are.

We have to realize that modern food may fill our stomachs and please our palettes, but it does not feed and fortify our cells…and that is where our true health begins. 

We know that our bodies need to be fueled to run smoothly and to build health.  Now if you don’t want to take supplements, that’s fine as long as you…

* Eat adequate high quality protein daily

* Drink 10-12 cups of purified water every day

* Eat a minimum of 9 servings of fresh fruit and veggies every day

* Eat certified organic food only

* Do not eat any processed, refined, pre-packaged, instant foods

* Do not eat sugar, white flour or fast foods

* Do not consume caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or medications

* Exercise every day

* You do not breath any toxic chemicals

* You have a healthy family history

* You are perfectly healthy

* You live a relaxed, stress-free, positive, happy life

If you live a life like this…I want to be you!!  You are providing your body with the necessities of good health.

If on the other hand, you’re like most Americans….we need to supplement our diet wisely because we are definitely not getting all the nutrients from our diet.

We know how to properly maintain our cars, homes and pets yet we balk at taking care of our most important asset…our health.

So what’s the answer?

* Eat foods as close to their natural state as possible.  Choose organic if you can

* Drink pure water

* Exercise regularly

* Limit exposure to toxins

* Provide the body all the necessary building blocks for good health

Let’s talk about those building blocks…….

Shaklee’s Vitalizer is an easy place to start.  This is a small blister packet of 6 supplements that provide 80 nutrients.  The supplements in this pack are delivered with the SMART technology, so the right nutrient goes to the right place at the right time.

Shaklee’s Vitalizer contains:

* 23 essential vitamins and minerals

* More calcium than the leading brand – 500 mg

* B+C Complex maintains nutrient levels for 12 hrs

* Ultra pure fish oil

* All 8 forms of natural vitamin E

* 26 antioxidants to protect against free radical damage

* Probiotics – patented delivery system that guarantees lives delivery – good for the gut & immune system

Shaklee’s Vivix to fight against cellular aging.

* Protects and repairs DNA

* Positively impacts genetic regulators – turns on the gene for longevity

* Promotes energy in the cells

* Slows AGE protein formation.  AGE can cause cellular damage that leads to early cell damage and cell death.

Add proteins for long lasting energy.  Protein is an essential building block for health.  Critical for muscle building and retention, tissue repair, immunity and virtually every other function in the body.  We have several to choose from.  They are soy based and there is a difference as to how it’s processed.  Shaklee only uses non GMO soy beans and they are processed under low heat.  Plus Shaklee’s soy products are water washed….most other products use high heat and a chemical wash.  This compromises the integrity of the product.

Nutriferon for ultimate immune support.  Every day our body is under attack from stress, poor nutrition, pollution and fatigue, which can constantly challenge your immune system.

Shaklee calls these four products “Your RX for a Healthier Life“.  Shaklee members receive a 10% discount when these 4 products are send via autoship.  You also get coupon for a product of your choice for $10 with your next autoship.  You can get these 4 products for around $7 a day.  And yes that does cost you but how much are you spending on things that aren’t good for you each day?  Starbucks? Junk food? Cigarettes?  It’s about priorities.  You can get the Vitalizer for around $2.50 per day

If you want to start smaller, that’s ok.  Just start somewhere.  Shaklee’s Vita-Lea Gold is an excellent choice for those close to or over 50.  This would run you about 87 cents per day.

Laura’s goal is that if you aren’t already using Shaklee supplements, you’ll start.  You truly can have a positive impact on your health with very little effort.  Laura would love to sit down with you or someone you know and find out what your concerns are and start to build a healthy living plan.

Laura Kilty * Shaklee * 303.420.3359 * KiltyCoaolcom * www.laurakilty.myshaklee.com

Cindi Thordarson * EcoGraphics Printing * cindiecographicsprintingcom  (cindiecographicsprintingcom)   * 303.238.7791

Laura Kilty,  of Shaklee, in Golden Colorado was our second speaker today. Laura started off her talk today with some crazy health statistics. Number 1 – 44 million American are at risk for osteoporosis. Number 2 – 50% of women over the age of 50 are at risk. Number 3 – Approximately 10 million people already have osteoporosis and 34 million have low bone mass – bones so brittle they can just break. Number 4 – 78% of women over the age of 20 get less than 100% of their daily calcium needs. Number 5 – Osteoporosis is a silent disease and develops as we age. Laura went on to explain that bones are a living dynamic tissue that are always changing. New bone is constantly being added and old bone is constantly be dissolved and reabsorbed, some thing that many of us don’t realize. There are specialized cells in our that break down the old, weak bones and other cells that replace them with new strong bones. If we give our bodies the nutrients – everyday and excise regularly – the system works like clock work. Our larger longer bones, such as your arm and leg bones are very dense and are completely replaced about every 10-12 years – with our less dense bones, such as your spine are replaced about every 2-3 years. Ideally the process of bone breakdown and rebuilding are balanced, but problems can arise when internal/external factors speed up mineral loss from the bone and can impede the bone repair and rebuilding. The most important element of our bones is the minerals, equally important is the balance between the minerals. Such as to much phosphorous will create poor bone structure or without enough magnesium, the calcium cannot be absorbed by the bone. Also B6 can assist the magnesium to get the calcium into the bone structure. Our bones need a good supply of minerals and nutrients every day, along with daily exercise to maintain a healthy balance. When osteoporosis starts the old bone is being reabsorbed faster than the new bone is being created, there fore the bones lose density and becomes thin and more porous. This gradual decrease in bone mass and density can begin as early as the teen years, about 85% of our adult bone mass is achieved by age 18 in girls and 20 in boys. But that lack of a healthy diet and lack of exercise are leading to people in their 20′s losing bone mass. Thinking of osteoporosis not as a calcium deficiency disease but a disease of excessive bone loss. You can take all the calcium supplements you want but if your diet and lifestyle choices are unhealthy or if the medicines you are on cause you to lose calcium, you will still experience more calcium loss from your bones than you can take in through diet. There are some ways to prevent bone loss  - first talk to your doctor, ask for blood levels to be run and see where you stand with a bone density scan. Second – eat the very best diet you can – everyday. Remember consistency is the key. Third – Exercise your way to stronger bones. The strain that exercise provides on your bones stimulates the formation of new bone. Weight bearing exercises 3-4 times a week for 20 minutes at the very best. Fourth – Stay away from soda and other carbonated beverages. Researchers have shown a direct link between to much phosphorous and calcium loss. Fifth – Limit or avoid coffee, alcohol and smoking, each of these create a negative calcium balance in the body. The bone mineral content of smokers is 15-30% lower in women and 10-20% lower in men. Sixth – Take a multivitamin/mineral every day. You need one to fill in the gap from what you are not able to get from your diet, all those nutrients matter. Shaklee’s Vita-Lea has 450 mg of calcium and scientific research has proven that Shaklee’s Vita-Lea improves bone density in healthy postmenopausal women. Talk with you doctor about the calcium supplement you are taking, most doctors recommend 1000-1500 mg of calcium for women and 1200 mg for men. When you are looking for a calcium supplement it is wise to know the company making it, most calcium products are pack so tightly that it passes right through you without dissolving, thereby negating the positive effects you should be getting. Another thing to keep in mind about store bought supplements NBC did a study and found that 90% of supplements on the the grocery store shelves have a contain small quantities of lead. It is wise to know the company you are purchasing your calcium and other supplements from. Shaklee’s OsteoMatrix provides 250 mg of calcium per little caplet plus it has all the goodies in proper ratio that the body needs to build and maintain strong bones. Shaklee has clinical proof that consumption of just 2 caplets (500mg) resulted in a significant increase in blood calcium levels as measured over a 12 hour period. Lastly, Laura wanted to reminded us about Vitamin D and how it stimulates  the absorption of calcium and with the use of sun screen our absorption of Vitamin D from the sun has decreased. What you are getting form your multi vitamin and calcium supplement should be fine but you made need more. When looking for a high quality multi-vitamin and calcium supplement – talk to Laura Kilty at Shaklee for an healthy alternative!

Laura Kilty * Shaklee * 303.420.3359 * KiltyCoaolcom  (KiltyCoaolcom)  

Dr. Erin Foley Cruse * Mountain Lifestyles Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center * 303.271.1701 * www.mtnlifestyleschiropractic.com

Our second speaker today was Laura Kilty of Shaklee – Laura spoke today about Being Happy. Four ways to work on body happiness for yourself is -Number 1 - Eat a good diet rich in color with whole grains, shop on the outer edge of the grocery store – remember that is where the freshest and healthiest foods are. Number 2- Regular exercise, a combination of cardio and weight training can really improve your mood! Number 3 – Take time everyday for yourself – find things that bring you joy and do it – even if it is only 10-15 mins a day. Number 4 – Always be good to yourself – watch your self talk. We all have a tendency to have a negative self talk with ourselves, watch this and instead of saying to yourself  ” That was stupid!” say to yourself  ”Well that didn’t go well but I learned from that and it will go better next time!” There are also nutrients that can help support your body and brain - and move you to a more tranquil state of mind. Most people would have to eat over 3000 calories a day of organic food to get the nutrients your body needs. Shaklee offer a few items that help balance your nutritional needs without the 3000 calories. The first item is Shaklee Vita-Lea, because it’s almost impossible to get all your nutritional needs covered everyday. The capsules dissolve quickly and completely, clinical studies have proven that the Shaklee Vita-Lee have proven that with consistent use lowers cholesterol, lowers homocystine – a by product of your body that can cause heart attacks, higher calcium levels – which increases bone density, and improves your immune system. Shaklee’s B Complex – known as the Stress Vitamin or the Happy Vitamin. Every one’s needs for vitamin B can change day to day – things that can change your need for vitamin B are stress, a high sugar diet, infections, alcohol, processed foods, prescription medication and caffeine. With a good B Complex you can convert your food into energy, control food cravings, balance your blood sugar levels, help with fatigue and low energy, help your cardio function and keep normal brain function. Shaklee’s B Complex has a patent pill coated with folic acid that slows absorption and will not give you the niacin rush that you get from store bought B complex vitamins.  Another good item to add to you bathroom cabinet is Shaklee’s Stress Relief Complex – this is a combination of Chinese Herbs, Taurine & complex Amino Acids. This combinations calms without drowsiness, relieves tension while promoting alertness, blunt cortisol production improves concentration and helps with your sleep cycle during time of high stress. This helps when you are going through a high stress time in your life – it’s 20 minutes to relaxation. It can help you through panic attacks, mood swings, irritability, emotional stress and life changes. The last item that Laura talked about was Shaklee’s  Mood Lift – a herbal remedy designed for mild depression or “the blues”. It’s main ingredient is St. John’s Wort – referred to as natural Prozac with anti-depressant properties. This pill is good for mild depression and that low feeling – it also helps with anxiety, insomnia and seasonal depression – you need to take it for 4-6 weeks for the best results. This should not be taken with prescription anti-depressants. Talk to Laura if you need to get some nutrients into your diet!

Laura Kilty * 303.420.3359 * www.laurakilty.myshaklee.com

 Laura Kilty * Shaklee’s Cynch Program * 303.420.3359 * www.cynchplan.com/LauraKitly

Helen Masterson, of Masterson & Friends Communication, spoke next and related our marketing and networking to the “Tao of Pooh”. Sometimes expert advice come from where you least expect it. Winnie the Pooh will tell you  that he is a “bear of a little brain”, but he is also a bear of grea wisdom because of the feelings of his friends are Pooh’s greatest concern.

As an example Pooh won’t stay in his corner of the 100 acre woods waiting for others to come to him. He would say: “You have to go to them sometimes.” So Helen adds. We need to think: who can we meet with in the next few weeks to “refresh” our network? What are we doing this week and this month to get to events nd meeting new prospects? The point is to get back out there, dust off your business cards, put a smile on your face… and remember that referral pop up in seconds.

While Pooh is visiting Eeyore, who can sometimes be difficult, because Pooh doesn’t know if Eeyore is listening. We, here in this group of women, were born to multi-task-hold and rock the baby, while cooking dinner and listen to someone who is talking to you. In this multi-tasking world there are times when we need to slow down, concentrate and really listen. In other words – stop multi-tasking, be patient and listen, so you don’t miss the point completely. When talking to someone who doesn’t appear to be listening, just slow down and be patient – they may just have a small piece of fluff in his ear.

Pooh often goes to Owl for important advice. Owl knows that social networking has become really important in our new world. The sites like MySpace and Facebook have hundreds of millions of members, how can you use these new formats in your business model. Owl says, wisely, that being online can be used as a powerful tool, but only if it’s directed in the right places. By spreading your message willy nilly across the social web won’t get you anywhere. Says Owl “Every social network has it’s own strengths and own character, by taking the time to get to know them individually is what will make the crucial difference in getting the most out o them. Owl states don’t think the social media will save you, it is just a tool in building a business.

Although Pooh is the most beloved character, there is no doubt that members of the 100 Acres Woods turn to Christopher Robin for help solving their problems. He is always able to sort out their problems and helps solve them personally. Like Christopher Robin, we should always respond to individual requests for help by brainstorming or helping someone think through their issue. Offer access to your customers and most importantly make personal gestures – pick up the phone instead of relying only on e-mail. In an age when we are dominated by technology, the human touch has great impact on your clients. Keep your contacts alive by writing a note or calling everyone in you network one or two times a year.

And Finally, “Always watch where you are going, otherwise, you may step on a piece of the 100 Acre Woods that was left out by mistake.”  Pooh rarelysat around, he always moved about the 100 Acre Woods carefully and conscientiously and got everything done in due time. When plans don’t work out – well – they just didn’t – no big deal. We have all come this far and so there’s no point getting stressed out until your seams split – make a new plan and get on with it!

Progress seems to be an immediate all or nothing game, but remember that if you aren’t watching where your going and just rushing about with out a plan like Tigger, you may miss out on some wonderful opportunity.

Just a few lessons from the lovable bear who’s stuffed with fluff.

Helen Masterson * Masterson & Friends Communication * batmastersonearthlinknet  (batmastersonearthlinknet)   * 303.467.9680

Stacee Jacobs  * Thrivent Financial for Lutherans * www.thrivent.com * 303.962.6265

Today’s second speaker was Laura Kilty of Shaklee, she spoke about our immune system.  Our immune systems are not only designed to fight colds and flu but also cancer and other auto immune diseases that affect our general population. Laura talked about several of the Shaklee products that help support our natural immune system. The Defend and Resist Complex – contains echinacea, black elderberry, larch tree and zinc – that helps super charge your immune system at the first sign of a cold or flu. Just take 6 tablets throughout the day for 7 days and it helps your body stop replicating the virus thus stopping it, in it’s track. Not meant to be taken long-term but just when you need the extra boost. Her second item was Shaklee Garlic Complex, garlic is a natural antibiotic and helps also with lowering your cholesterol & triglycerides, raises the good HDL, helps fight bacterial and fungal infections, ance and can help lower blood glucose levels. Taking 2 Shaklee’s Garlic Complex tablets is the equivalent to eating a clove of fresh garlic – but in dissolves lower in the intestines – so you don’t get the garlic smell. Her third immune defense supplement is vitamin C – humans are the only mammal that doesn’t produce  on its own – we need to get it from the foods we eat or supplements. vitamin C is a natural antihistamine and helps boost your good cholesterol, some of the other good things it does for your body is it helps reduce bruising, reduces your risk of cataracts and can be helpful with arthritis symptoms. Some of the other items to help with your immune system this cold and flu season are Shaklee’s NutriFeron a complete herbal wellness program for your body and OptiFlora – which is a probiotic to keep your digestive tract in order as this is your first line of defense with 70% of our immune cells residing in our colon. So for your immune health keep Shaklee in mind for all your immune needs.

Laura Kilty * Shaklee * kiltycoaolcom  (kiltycoaolcom)   * 303.420.3359

Shaklee has been in business since 1959 and has been on the green band wagon ever since. They have a Climatic Neutral Certification and are carbon neutral – leaving no footprint. Shaklee has built their products on science, they have never had a product recalled. The Shaklee Basic H cleaner has been totally green since 1960 and is used in such environments as Jacques Cousteau’s Ocean adventures because it is biodegradable. It has also been used in the Biosphere and many underwater habitats for the same reason. The White House and Vice President’s resident are now using all of the Shaklee cleaning products in an effort to become more environmentally friendly.

The Shaklee supplements and vitamins are product tested extensively and are among the safest products offered on the store shelves. They have over 90 clinical studies in many medical journals on the products they have developed over the many years in the manufacture of Shaklee vitamins and supplements. The FDA tests many of the supplements and vitamins on store shelves and have found that over 320  have some level of lead in them – such as Flintstones. Also in the FDA testing it had been shown that such items like Ginseng has either no ginseng and others have to much. This does not happen with Shaklee products as they are so vigorously tested that every tablet or liquid has the same dosage every time. No Shaklee products has any genetically modified organisms - all of the ingredients are organic and certified.  

Laura went over a few of the products Shaklee offer,  starting with the “Vitalizer”  packets. These vitamins are offered in packs designed specifically for men, women and age, these packs contain folic acid, b and c complex and probiotic for a perfect balance of absorption. The next product Shaklee offers is “Vivix”, a cellular anti-aging supplement, this product has been developed to slow down the aging clock. The main ingredient in resveratol, the ingredient in red wine that has been touted as age fighting, a 30 day supply of “Vivix” has the equivalent of 3000 glasses of wine. Shaklee also offers a weight loss meal replacement called “Cinch”, which offers a variety of flavors and with protein and leucine to help you maintain muscle and loss inches.

The last Shaklee product Laura talked about was the “Get Clean Starter Pack” which includes all of the cleaning products from laundry to kitchen and includes the “Get Clean Caddy” which has all the dispensers you will need to make you home a clean and green home. The products come in scented and unscented versions for those who have sensitivity to smells.

Laura Kilty  * Shaklee Products  * 303-420-3359