August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 by tessbrennan

Boost production and energy–New-Shaklee Life Plan

Busy professionals need to be at the top of their game. Efficiency and effectiveness can be the difference between making that deadline and losing business to someone else. When nutrition is at optimum levels, the body can repair itself, better handle stress, provide more energy, and keep that EDGE needed to compete and win all while staving off colds and flu. When our body isn’t at its best, then it becomes stressed and more difficult to focus, remain productive, and keep on pushing through.

Many of our Olympic athletes feel this stress as well. For this reason, many choose the Shaklee brand of supplements. These athletes must have optimum nutrition and the guarantee that what they are consuming is safe and NEVER tainted. Thus they turn to us. In turn, 121 medals have been earned by Shaklee Pure Performance Athletes.
A foundation based on purity and research backed products to support the busiest of professionals, as they attain their dreams is what this is all about.

The Foundational level is YOUR Choice

A sound solid foundation supports a healthy lifestyle. Just as a strong foundation for a building can withstand hurricanes, blizzards and other storms to make it through to the other side, our daily nutritional choices do the same. When we provide our bodies with complete, sound nutrition, our bodies can begin to heal themselves and build immune systems to avoid the storms of poor health. We have many levels available depending on you personal choices and budget.

Why have we chosen to partner with this particular brand of supplements? The research that backs their products.

Do supplements really work? (That depends on how they are made, what they are made up of, and what they are NOT made with.)

So, when our body has the nutrients it needs to replace dying cells, to repair damaged cells and other issues, it is better able to handle stress and fight off sickness and disease. This, in turn, leads to increased energy levels, improved productivity and better sustainability to remain at the top of our game and provide the service and goods required to compete and win in the business world.

For more information on nutritional supplement options, daily food choices, or coaching contact me.

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015 by tessbrennan

Tomato-Tuna Salad

This is something I whipped up quick for lunch yesterday. It makes 2 servings so I had it for lunch today too. 🙂 Only 154 calories, tasty with a bit zing and lots of protein.

Ingredients:

1 7 oz can of Albacore Tuna
1 medium tomato chopped (we like big uglies)
1/2 cup diced carrots
1.5 TBSP Mayo (Vegenaise, olive oil mayo, etc)
2 tsp yellow Mustard (gives it just a touch of zing)

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August 19, 2015 by tessbrennan

Wipe it Wednesday-Your Car

Good, Wednesday, morning! Today we focus on another place we frequently have our hands and may not think to disinfect. Though we don’t need to be OCD about it, it helps to wipe it down once in a while.

Make it a GREAT day!

The Basic G wipes can be found here.

Quick, clean produce for 2 cents

Healthy Grease Monkey | Choices Matter

We keep being told we should eat more fresh produce to improve our health. More nutrient dense, colorful, tasty fresh produce. We also hear, regularly about all the chemicals that are used on the fruits and veggies that we love. I have a 2 cent option to clean all that produce as you bring it home from the market.

This is a really important step! Even organic produce can be sprayed with chemicals/pesticides, so it is important to ALWAYS wash before you eat!

Tractor spray fertilize with insecticide herbicide chemicals in agriculture field and evening sunlight Source: kchanews.com

August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 by tessbrennan

What if NSAIDs Do NOT cause Heart Attacks?

In the news this month is the story, "Because many prescription and OTC medicines contain NSAIDs, consumers should avoid taking multiple remedies with the same active ingredient," the FDA said.

That news in itself is enough to cause me to think twice and not reach for that bottle of “anti-inflammatory,” but what if it isn’t the drug that is causing the damage, or the drug is just part of the problem?

Don’t get me wrong, I am ALL about the “don’t take drugs” of any kind thing. We avoid pharmaceuticals like the plague. I prefer to use the natural alternatives and prevent the need for these “meds,” however… I can’t help but think – what if, in this case it’s the “need” for these meds?

What this means:

If, in fact, it is the inflammation itself that is causing the issues, OR the meds listed by the FDA to be an issue, it can almost all be eliminated through daily lifestyle choices, attention to prevention, and nutritional choices.

What if… what you ate could prevent inflammation?

What if… many of the illnesses today were caused by inflammation?

What if… we could live in a way to prevent inflammation and keep our chances of contracting/developing these deadly and debilitating diseases at bay?

How we combat inflammation in our home.

I was once on 6 prescription meds for asthma, depression, side effects of the previous meds, migraines, plus the meds for the frequent illnesses (colds/flu) and the pain meds for sore joints, cramps, etc.

Today, I am off those 6 prescription meds, the depression, asthma, and migraines are all but a memory. I changed my lifestyle habits 9 years ago and the results have been phenomenal.

What did I change?

I eliminated toxins in my house with green cleaners.
I eliminated toxins in my personal care products and replaced them with safe alternatives.
I eliminated the inflammation causing foods like fried foods, sugars and other refined carbohydrates, soda-pop, bad fats & lard, and most processed meats. And began paying attention to eating healthier.
I added a healthy supplement routine to my daily life from a trusted company that has never had a recall and supports all products with third party, peer reviewed research.
I began walking on a regular basis and upped my other activities.
I lost and maintained 60 pounds of fat, for 8 years now.

Relapse:

In February, I took a new full time position working for another company. This change in my daily routine has allowed me to fall back into old habits.

I’m sitting for too many hours a day
I’m not eating the way I should
I’m skipping meals, my stress level has increased
I am sometimes reaching for less than healthy alternatives
I am traveling and eating out much more

The result has been

Migraines
Back pain and hip pain
Mood shifts
Fat gain/muscle loss
Overall discomfort

I have committed to making conscious choices to improve my health, again. Heading back to old healthy habits rather than the lazy disease causing ones. Good luck to you!

Conclusion:

I believe there are times and places for anti-inflammatory medications. Like after a roller skating accident, or a wipe out down hill skiing, and acute inflammation has set in, however, if your problem is more chronic inflammation, perhaps it is time to consider changing a few things around in your daily life to assist in sending that inflammation packing.

For more information on this health topic or others, please feel free to contact me.

Links to my research:

http://www.sott.net/article/242516-Heart-surgeon-speaks-out-on-what-really-causes-heart-disease

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/109/21_suppl_1/II-2.full

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/107/3/499.full

http://www.health.harvard.edu/family_health_guide/what-you-eat-can-fuel-or-cool-inflammation-a-key-driver-of-heart-disease-diabetes-and-other-chronic-conditions

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/video/bernstein-inflammation-linked-heart-disease

http://arizonaadvancedmedicine.com/inflammation-a-common-denominator-of-disease/