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  • livingdreamteam 8:14 pm on November 17, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , Detox Diet Research, , Isagenix Isagenix Cleansing, , , , Nutrition Research, Weight Loss Scientific Study   

    Turkey Challenge Day 12 

    YOUR CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR SUCCESS

    On the surface, you probably don’t look like you have changed much, but you have.  Think about how good you already feel.  Here are some of the reports we are hearing after just 4 1/2 days:

    “I was drinking a pot of coffee everyday and I GAVE UP Coffee!”

    “I never make it to the gym this much.  I am lucky if I fit it in 2 or 3 times a week .  I have gone everyday so far.”

    “I got my wedding ring on again- no more puffy hands.”

    “I was making cookies with my kids and I accidentally licked the batter spoon and had to run to the trash to spit it out. lol This is great!”

    “I could button my pants today without jumping.”

    These are all good reasons to Stick with IT!  Today you are probably feeling like things are getting easier.  Today, is just another Day, but it’s really much more than that. It’s Official Day 6 of the Challenge (Remember that we took 6 Days to prepare.) and we are half way to our goal. If you are following an Isagenix Program it is a Shake Day.

    Today, you’re working on removing the barriers that have prevented you from experiencing good health in the past.

    Since you’ve been Eating Right or following the Isagenix 9 Day System, your body has been nourished with vital nutrients to strengthen your body from the inside out. You have also been giving your body enough rest, enough to drink and you have been exercising!  Congratulations!

    So, what else have you been doing?
    Think about this: Over-farming, pesticides and processed foods have created an incredible burden on our health. If a body isn’t receiving the nutrients it needs, it will attempt to get more nutrients by triggering food cravings and hunger pangs. This can lead to overeating, which in turn contributes to obesity and poor health.

    The nutrients found in the Isagenix® products bridge the gap between the low level nutrition found in regular food and the high level necessary to attain optimum health. With each Shake and Cleanse Day, you are providing your body with nutrients designed to help you achieve the best health possible. You are retraining your body to be hungry only when it requires nutrition.

    Here’s a little bit more information:  Research shows that a reduced-calorie diet high in nutrients helps people lose weight and live longer and now recent studies show nutritional cleansing can also help.

    Want to know How and Why cleansing works?

    Check out the Medical Study Specific to Isagenix:  http://www.cleansemyself.com/medicalstudy.pdf

    Then Look at these RESULTS  Research and Science team presented scientific posters on Wednesday, April 28, on the findings of two clinical studies on Isagenix products in Anaheim, Calif., at Experimental Biology 2010.

    To read the company’s official news announcement, click here. To read the official press release with details on the findings of each study, please click here.

    Additionally, if you are interested in downloading the scientific information for the 28-day study or nine-day study directly in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), then click here or here, respectively.

    To see an abstract of the nine-day study, click here.  (Take a look at this! This is what is happening to you body during the challenge!)

    Both of the pilot trials showed positive results and attested to the efficacy of IsaLean Shake and Cleanse for Life for supporting adults with healthy weight loss, maintaining healthy lipid profiles, and feel better about their weight, health and energy levels.

    Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

    Q.  Why didn’t these studies report measures other than those for healthy weight loss—body composition and lipid profiles?

    A. We chose to evaluate the impact of our programs on these parameters since these type of data would help provide Proof of Concept, or further substantiation of our efficacy as sought by the FDA and the FTC. Please be aware that successful weight management not only reduces risks of various disease by normalizaing plasma lipids and reducing abdominal fat, but also, with our products, alleviates both undernourishment and exposure to stored toxins. 

    As a person loses weight, toxins stored in adipose tissue are also released as the fat cell shrinks. These molecules must be transferred  to the liver where the detoxifying enzymes makes them water-soluble so they can be excreted in the urine or bile.

    (THIS IS SO COOL AND WHY CLEANSING IS THE MISSING LINK IN MOST DIETS!)

    Isagenix seeks to help solve weight management, undernourishment and toxicity with its programs—IsaLean Shake and Cleanse for Life are not only excellent for lowering caloric intake for weight management, but provides a tasty, nutrient-dense food  designed  to maximize nutrition and provide supportive botanicals that promote natural cleansing and detoxification in the body.

    Q. Both studies showed  significant decreases in plasma lipids, yet we are not allowed to claim “cholesterol lowering”. How come?

    A.  Scientists discuss results that were obtained. They are not marketing their results and, therefore, must describe the data they have. Companies selling dietary supplements are not allowed to say their products can “lower cholesterol” or affect other plasma lipid biomarkers because FDA deems those as drug claims.

    Q. Who funded these studies and where were they conducted?

    A. Isagenix funded both studies and each were conducted at New York Chiropractic College  where Dr. Balliett was the Principal Investigator and Dean of the Basic Sciences Department.  Isagenix proactively searched for a university who could conduct these studies according to Good Clinical Practice, get Institutional Review Board approval and have the clinical expertise to run a nutrition study on weight loss and body composition.

    Dr. Balliett became interested in Isagenix through her students and eventually was appointed to our Technical Advisory Board (TAB). As a member of the TAB, she remains an impartial resource who does not distribute Isagenix products.

    Q. Does Isagenix plan to perform more research with New York Chiropractic College and other universities?

    A. Yes, Isagenix is actively engaged in assessing the needs for more  clinical studies that may further support the efficacy and safety of our products.

    Q. Have there been any clinical studies performed by independent parties that have not been funded by Isagenix?

    A. We are not aware of any researchers who have studied our products in clinical trials. It is not typical for medical researchers to study products from private industry if not properly funded.

    Q. Why hasn’t Isagenix funded medical doctors to perform their research?

    A. Studies for dietary supplements and foods are best conducted by experts in the field. Sometimes that may be a professor with a medical degree, but most often these type of studies are best done with Ph.D.s at universities or contract research firms who have expertise in weight loss. Federally funded organizations such as National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, etc. do not necessarily wish to support research on products from private industry, particularly if  the studies are not mechanistic or related to diseases. Thus, it is up to individual companies to set aside research dollars to conduct third-party research. That is not to say we would not find a partner at a medical school to conduct research, but it would still have to be funded by us.

    Success is all about believing in yourself and it’s easier when you can have belief in the products too!

    Have a great day!

    LVDT

     
  • brucew64 8:34 pm on May 10, 2011 Permalink
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    Find My Inspirational Weight Loss Story on BlogTalkRadio 

    This has been an amazing year. My goal throughout has been to reach as many people with the amazing promiseTamara2b3 256x300 Find My Inspirational Weight Loss Story on BlogTalkRadio of Nutrititional Cleansing and Replenishing. Isagenix products, paks and systems have changed the life of my family on so many levels and opened doors I didn’t know existed. I now have another opportunity to reach even more of you.  On Mother’s Day, May 8th, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. you can log on to BlogTalkRadio.com and access my interview with reknowned women’s mentor Sharon Michaels. You can hear my weight-loss success story as well as gain additional insight and information on how Isagenix systems may work for you!

    You can listen to the interview by clicking on the picture below…

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    If after hearing the interview you would like to find out more you can contact me by visiting CleanseBenefits.com, or by calling me toll free at 1-866-982-DIET (3438).

     
  • brucew64 4:36 pm on March 23, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , , , , Replenishing   

    Investing in Your Health With Nutritional Cleansing 

    My wife and I talk to people about nutritional cleansing and replenishing (Isagenix) every chance we get.  We believe in Isagenix so much and want to help as many people as we can that it takes little to get us started.  One of the most common arguments we get in response is that Isagenix is just too expensive.  You may find it doesn’t fit into your budget but there are several considerations that must be examined before such a conclusion is made.  These considerations may very well change your mind about investing in your health.

    We make decisions every day about the purchases we make.  Very often we make decisions that are not fiscallycaribbean view Investing in Your Health With Nutritional Cleansing sound but, in the end, make us feel good for various reasons.  Maybe you go to a nice restaurant and buy an expensive dinner.  Maybe you go to  the car dealership and buy the car that is more money  than you intended on spending.  Maybe you go on a Caribbean vacation that you put on your credit card just because you have never been there.  I don’t deny anyone from treating themselves well.  I think we all deserve something special every once in a while.  But consider this…when was the last time you treated your body?

    It appears that many who research Isagenix see the retail price of the programs and without exploring further assume that this potential solution for their obesity and/or health problem is out of their reach.  There are ways that we can show you how to purchase Isagenix products at wholesale prices.

    If you would like to contact us about how you may be able to  get your Isagenix products paid for then you can visit our web-site at http://www.cleansebenefits.com or call us at 1-866-982-DIET (3438).

     
  • brucew64 6:20 pm on March 1, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: Addiction, , ,   

    Making a Decision for Positive Change 

    I have some experience with addictive personalities based upon my primary profession as a law enforcement officer.  I have learned that the hardest step in walking away from destruction is admitting that you have a problem.  Until you are able to do a cost benefit analysis of your life and determined that you will lose more by maintaining the status quo than by committing yourself to some kind of change, a destructive path may seem acceptable…even normal.  Even when the decision isObesity 1 Making a Decision for Positive Change made to change your life most people seek out a path to least resistance in order to accomplish this end.  Those of you who read this blog on a consistent basis know the title of my favorite and most inspiring book.  This book makes it clear that the road less traveled may be the most difficult initially.  In the end, however, choosing this path above all others can reap rewards that you never realize existed.

    I have taken a rather circuitous path to get to my ultimate point as it relates to Nutritional Cleansing.  I would argue, however, that it was worth your wait.  There are many addictions such as alcoholism and drug that can slowly chip away at a person’s happiness, health and peace of mind.  Most of them are open for discussion and are obvious to our family, friends and associations.  Often these addictions are ignored because no one likes conflict…no one likes to be the bad guy to tell you that you have a problem.  I will be the bad guy here and tell you that if you are engaged in a lifestyle that is resulting in obesity and its associated weight-related health conditions then you have a problem and you better do something about it sooner than later.  As I have stated in the past, many of us have become quite accepting of you overweight and obese people.  The reason is simple…you are in the majority.  Statistically, you outnumber the people that fall into the range of what is considered to be a “normal” and healthy weight.  You, in fact, have become the norm.  Your addiction is no longer considered a “problem”.  We get yelled at and confronted if we say being overweight is unattractive, unhealthy and a poor example to our family and friends.

    If you would like to speak with us about more about this topic then you can contact us at 1-866-982-3438 or through our web-site at http://www.cleansebenefits.com.

     
  • brucew64 6:19 pm on March 1, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: Cleanse for Life, Fitness, Impurities, , , Nutritional Supplements, ,   

    Aren’t all Powder Proteins the Same? 

    There are two elements associated with a nutritional cleansing and replenishing program.  The first element involves the cleansing of impurities from the body.  I liken it to an STP treatment for your engine.  Youlogo stp Aren’t all Powder Proteins the Same? remove the impurities and your engine runs more efficiently.  In your body your engine running better means your metabolism is more efficient, and as an added benefit you have a tendency to lose weight.  I have found with my own nutritional cleansing and replenishing system that my body’s metabolism has a tendency to center itself.  I released pounds and found a weight that optimized my fitness level and athletic performance.

    The second step to achieving a healthy lifestyle is to replenish the body with high thumbnail.aspx?q=525279038240&id=31a9d4dc965f89831fee6092948d94eb&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.tradeoffer.com%2fuploadedimages%2f82703399 Aren’t all Powder Proteins the Same?grade nutrition.  Many athletes use a variety of vitamins and supplements to accomplish this end.  This is critical considering the poor state of health and fitness in this country and some of the junk we consider food.  One of the most common means by which athletes replenish their bodies is with a protein-based powder.  There are several different protein powders on the market at the present time that can be mixed into flavored meal replacement shakes (usually a chocolate meal replacement shake or a vanilla meal replacement shake).  The options presented below are in order from least to most effective/comprehensive in achieving total health and fitness.

    If you would like to read more of this post then you can visit our blog at http://blog.cleansebenefits.com.  If you would like to discuss this topic with us then you can either call us toll free at 1-866-982-3438 or by visiting our website at http://www.cleansebenefits.com.

     
  • brucew64 5:06 pm on January 24, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , , , Sargent Shriver, Special Olympics   

    Goodbye Sargent Shriver… 

    Sargent Shriver died this week.  For those of you who didn’t know who he was, you may know his daughter, Maria Shriver who is a well known journalist and former First Lady of California.  Although Mr. Shriver’s name may be lesseunice and sargent shriver Goodbye Sargent Shriver... well known to you, his achievements and associations are historic.  Mr. Shriver had a strong relationship with the Kennedy family and was named as the first Director of the Peace Corps by President John F. Kennedy.  The accomplishment most deserving of discussion today, however, Is Sargent Shriver’s association with the Special Olympics.  Mr. Shriver’s wife, Eunice Kennedy Shriver was involved with the creation of the Special Olympics in 1968.  Mr. Shriver was nominated to the position of President of the Special Olympics in 1984 and held that post until 2003.

    Mr. and Mrs. Shriver helped to create the circumstances where people with mental challenges could compete in athletic events.  Over the course of time the event moved beyond the concepts of physical activity and competition and started looking at the health and nutrition of the athletes.    In 1997, Healthy Athletes became an official Special Olympics initiative, offering health information and screenings to Special Olympians worldwide.

    If you would like to read more of this post then you should visit http://blog.cleansebenefits.com/?p=422.  If you would like to talk to us more about Isagenix, then you can either go to our web-site at http://www.cleansebenefits.com or call is toll free at 1-866-982-DIET (3438).

     
  • fullbodycleanse 5:27 pm on October 22, 2010 Permalink
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    Cancer and Our Toxic Environment 

    On October 15, 2010 the Daily Mail, an internet newspaper out of the United Kingdom,

    published an article entitled “Cancer ‘is purely man-made- say scientists after finding

    almost no trace of disease in Egyptian Mummies”.

    The article made the claim that after studying mummies and fossils and reviewing classical literature scientists came to the conclusion that until recent history cancer was an unusual and rare event.  The conclusion based upon this study was that cancer was caused by the “excesses of modern life”.    In other words, the toxins we have introduced into the environment and the resulting impurities introduced into our bodies from that environment have caused multiple cancers.  Even controlling for factors such as a shorter lifespan in ancient times has led scientists and researchers to the same conclusion.  We are responsible for the tumors and malignancies experienced by so many people today.  The final sentence of the article offered the most intriguing of assertions; “scientists now say a healthy diet, regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight can prevent about a third of the most common cancers”.  Mr. John Anderson, the “Mineral Man” and formulator of the many Isagenix® systems, products and paks should feel thoroughly vindicated.

    If you would like to read more about this fascinating study and what it could mean to Isagenix® product users then you can visit my blog at http://blog.cleansebenefits.com.  If you would like to contact me for more information then you can contact me either through our website at http://www.cleansebenefits.com or by calling toll free at 1-866-982-DIET (3438).

     
  • livingdreamteam 1:11 am on October 10, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: , Isagenix Essential Nutrients, Isagenix Omegas, Isagenix Reservatrol, ,   

    Isagenix Vitamins for Adults 

    Ageless Essentials Daily Pack for Men & Women

    You can either spend all of your time hunting down the best supplements to take (Vitamins & Minerals, Omegas, Anti-Aging Supplements [Reservatrol] and Vitamin C) or you can make life easier for yourself, and save $31, with Ageless Essentials Daily Packs!

    Ageless Essentials Vitamins for Men and Women
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    Take your good health on the go! Forget about the multiple supplement bottles and bulky pillboxes, now you can get your daily dose of premium vitamins, minerals, antioxidants in individually-wrapped A.M. and P.M. packets. Ageless Essentials Daily Pack contains a synergistic blend of essential nutrients so you never have to worry about what to take and when. We do the work for you-by providing you with the right blend of supplements, you’ll get exactly what you need to look and feel your best every day. Check out the flyer for more info about the $31 savings.

    The Ageless Essentials Daily Pack Includes ALL FOUR of the Super Supplements Bellow!

    Isagenix C-Lyte
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    With Isagenix C-Lyte you may experience:

    More well days
    Fewer cold and flu symptoms*
    Gives your immune system 24-hour support*
    No stomach upset
    Renewed energy
    Isagenix Ageless Actives w/Reservatrol
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    [PDF Flyer for Ageless Actives] 

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    Benefits of Isagenix Ageless Actives

    * Helps restore levels of CoQ10 and Vitamin D levels to optimize health and performance
    * Helps maintain youthful energy levels in cells
    * Helps keep cells, tissues and organs functioning optimally
    * Contains adaptogens, which support the body’s resistance to stress and fatigue
    * Supports cardiovascular health
    * Helps protect cell integrity and guard cells against damage from free radicals
    * Promotes heart, brain, kidney, liver and muscle health
    Essentials for Men and Women
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    With Isagenix Essentials for Men and Women you may experience:

    Promotion of bone health
    Greater energy, endurance and stamina
    Balanced glandular and sexual health
    Stronger and Luminous skin, hair and nails
    Reduced monthly discomfort
    Greater overall health
     

    Isagenix IsaOmega Supreme Omega-3 Supplement

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    With Isagenix IsaOmega Supreme You may experience:

    Improved cardiovascular health*
    Supports healthy cholesterol*
    Promotes healthy brain development*
    Protects eye and joint health*
    Promotes healthy immune function*

    Isn’t it great that all four of the above awesome products are included in the Ageless Essentials Daily Pack?  It’s so much easier for me to remember to take all of the great vitamins that I need to look great and stay healthy with these convenient AM & PM packs!

    For more information or to order Isagenix Vitamins for adults please visit http://myweightloss.isagenix.com/us/en/ageless_essentials_daily_pack.dhtml

     

     
  • drannettecartaxo 6:05 am on September 4, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: , Childhood Obesity, Children Diet, Dr. Barnard, High-frutose corn syrup Children, , , Lack of Exercise Children,   

    Childhood Obesity Linked to Fast Foods 

    The President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Dr. Neal Barnard, stated that the blame of  the increasing rate of childhood obesity seems to be linked to the increase in unhealthy foods  rather than  decreased exercise.

    Dr. Barnard analyzed food availability data from 1909 to 2007 and found that during that period of time the food availability increased  from 35 to 87 lbs per person per year of oils, from 124 to 200 lbs per person per year of meat, from 4 to 33 lbs per person per year of cheese and from 1.5 to 25 lbs per person per year of frozen dairy products.

    Also from 1970 to 2007 the availability of sweeteners increased from 119 to 136 lbs per  person per year.  This increase in caloric sweeteners reflects the increase in high-fructure corn syrup, which in part may be related to the sharp availability of carbonated beverages which increased by 15 gallons per person per year when comparing data from 2007 to 1980.

    Lets stop and think about this  for a minute. This increase alone in sweeteners i.e. mostly high-fructose corn syrup in the last 27 years has had a dramatic impact on rather new childhood illnesses  such as  diabetes, obesity and not to mention ADHD?!

    Do you think a growing child with a growing brain should be bathed in so much sugar?!

    The consumption of bad fats is what is increasing so we must educate ourselves on the good fats.  Overall I believe Dr. Barnard is stating that we eat too much and so it follows that our children do the same.  To quote Dr. Barnard, “Our analysis of USDA figures shows that the big increases over the last century have been in the amount of meat, cheese, oil, and frozen desserts that people are consuming.  While people tend to blame a lack of exercise, it appears that meaty, cheesy diets are largely to blame.”

    Annette Cartaxo, MD

    Please visit me at http://www.cartaxo.isagenix.com

     
  • fullbodycleanse 2:57 am on September 4, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: Angela Lovelace, , , , , , Nutrition & Behavior   

    Nutrition and Behavior 

    Can diet and nutrition affect a child’s behavior? Several weeks ago my wife and I were watching one of the prime time news shows that presented a story on the legalization of medical marijuana.  They offered several case studies in an attempt to justify the position that medical marijuana should be available to everyone.  One of the stories involved a mother who was experiencing significant behavioral issues with her young teen-age son.  The boy’s mother argued that marijuana was the only solution to the boy’s bad behavior.  I have so many problems with this mother’s decision that I don’t know where to start.  I have just as many issues with the doctor that provided the “prescription”.  The fact that I have been a law enforcement officer since 1987 has probably affected my view on this topic.

    Another striking aspect to this story was that the boy was obviously overweight, out of shape and maintained a poor level of fitness.  Furthermore, the boy was shown throughout the story eating what we refer to in our house as “garbage”.  I did not witness the boy eating anything healthy!  Why is this significant?   There has been a great deal of debate during the last several decades as to whether or not behavioral problems are tied to nutrition.  I recently read an article by the Bamford-Lahey Children’s Foundation that science is now starting to believe that what we eat, to a certain extent, determines how we behave.

    As I read the article I was reminded of Isagenix Associate Angela Lovelace’s story.  As you watch her video you realize there is no denying Angela underwent a transformation in her life.  Furthermore, there is no denying that Isagenix® played a major role in this change.  Even if in the end you find yourself questioning the direct connection between Angela Lovelace’s dietary change and her change in personality you must accept that her newfound confidence came from her ability to take charge of her body with Isagenix®. I had the pleasure of meeting Angela at this years Isagenix® Celebration and it is hard to believe that this girl used to do nothing but eat and watch television.

    To read more about this topic visit my blog at http://blog.cleansebenefits.com or call me toll free at 1-866-982-DIET (3438).

     
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