Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Colitis and Diverticulitis


The Grace of Vivix according to Louis:

February of 2008 I was diagnosed with Colitis and Diverticulites, but tests also showed a possibility of Chrons.  I was on various medications throughout 2008 and 2009 with nothing really helping.  Then one day in late January of 2010 Amber called and talked to me about Vivix and offered to send more information along with testimonials.  After reading the material I ordered Vivix and after a month thought it wasn't going to help me but I remembered Amber saying to try it at least for two months.

I started taking Vivix in February and after two months I could see improvement and by three months I was symptom free and still am nearly a year later.  Before taking Vivix I had diarrhea, bloody stools, and mucus discharge to the point I didn't leave the house but for a short time.  I was basically living on toast and yogurt and drinking only water.  I had no energy.  Now I watch my diet but I can eat most things and I still drink mostly water but occasionsally have tea or a soda.  I am now able to do my regular activities, and am so thankfull!

Matthew and Kristen Mcasey
(785)341-4437
matt@shakleeoffice.com
www.mgmsupplement.com

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Thursday, February 03, 2011

Reduce Risk of Macular Degeneration


Most supplement companies are reluctant to abandon a well-established brand - even when they have something better to sell. On a recent visit to our optometrist he alerted us to a perfect example of that in the area of eye health.  But, first a bit of background.

Many of you have probably heard of AREDS (Age Related Eye Disease Study) conducted by the National Eye Institute. That study showed that high doses of the antioxidants vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E and the mineral zinc significantly decreased the risk of macular degeneration in high risk patients.

Very shortly after the study was completed several companies started marketing vitamin supplements based on the amounts of those nutrients used in the AREDS study.  However, by the time that study was published there were already several other published studies showing that lutein and zeaxanthin were a better choice than beta-carotene and that omega-3 fatty acids also significantly reduced the risk of macular degeneration. In addition, many experts felt that the amount of zinc used in the original AREDS formulation was too high.

So the National Eye Institute immediately started an AREDS 2 study with the revised formulation and most of the manufacturers of AREDS supplements started marketing AREDS 2 supplements. Our optometrist told us people interested in reducing the risk of macular degeneration really should be using the AREDS 2 supplements rather than the AREDS formulations offered by the same companies.  Since he knew that we used Shaklee products he also asked us whether it was possible to get those nutrients in the right amount from Shaklee supplements.

So we did some label reading. Vitalizer, 1 Vita E Complex, 2 CarotoMax, 2 OmegaGuard and 1 Zinc Complex come very close to the AREDS 2 formulation.

So the bottom line is:

If you are interested in reducing the risk of macular degeneration look for an AREDS 2 formulation and Shaklee can fit the bill.

 

To Your Health!

Matthew and Kristen Mcasey
(785)341-4437
matt@shakleeoffice.com
www.mgmsupplement.com

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