With Barb Lagoni Hannah SharapanLinda Dietz

Beverly WillinghamEliza Burnham Swain

The Auto-Immune

Explosion

Rheumatoid ArthritisMultiple Sclerosis

LupusType 1 Diabetes

Crohns & Colitis

Americans Living With Autoimmune Disorders

( in millions)

Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune

system attacks its own tissues rather than a foreign molecule like

bacteria.

• More than 80 types of autoimmune diseases,• Some have similar symptoms…more difficult to diagnose. Often, first symptoms are fatigue, muscle aches and a low fever. • Classic sign of autoimmune disease is inflammation, …

can cause redness, heat, pain and swelling. linda• Treatment depends on the disease, but in most cases one important goal is to reduce inflammation. Medline

24 Million Americans With Auto-Immune Diseases

• The Incidence of autoimmune disease has tripled in the last few decades.

• Affects more women than heart disease and breast cancer combined. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, inflammatory bowel disease, type-1 diabetes, hypothyroidism and psoriasis are most common…

But many more autoimmune diseases affect the nervous system, joints and muscles, skin, endocrine gland, and heart.linda

linda

Causes of Auto-Immune Disorders

Functional and Holistic Medicine address the underlying causes of autoimmune disorders .

-- Toxins-- Infections-- Allergens-- Poor diets high in sugar

& refined carbs-- Leaky Gut-- Inflammation -- Stress-- Genetics-- Gender – more common in women

Ba barb

AutoImmune Disorders Affect More Women Than Men

When autoimmune conditions occur…something confuses the immune system…such as .. the enormous load of environmental toxins to which we are all exposed.

The immune system may not be

hyperactive- but malfunctioning.

hannah

The Autoimmune Epidemic, by Donna Jackson Nakazawa .

One Cause Exposure to Toxins

Environmental Toxins: One Cause of Autoimmune Disease• We are exposed to astounding amounts of pollution.

Over 80,000 chemicals have been introduced into our society since 1980, and only 550 have been tested for safety. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), about 2.5 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released yearly by large industrial facilities. And 6 million pounds of mercury are poured into our air every year.

• “The National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals” issued in July 2005 -- found an average of 148 chemicals in our bodies. And those were only the ones for which they tested. (i) hannah

It gets worse ...The Environmental Working Group examined the blood in umbilical cords & found 287 industrial chemicals, including pesticides, phthalates, dioxins, flame-retardants, Teflon, and toxic metals like mercury. And this was before these infants even entered the world!That’s not to mention toxins found in our foods and in the home, like cleaning agents, fragrances and pest control products – all of which add to the total toxic load on our bodies.

Causes of Leaky Gut

• Low fiber, high sugar, processed diet• Overuse of medications – NSAIDS, aspirin, antibiotics, acid

blockers, hormones, steroids• Low grade microbe imbalance – yeast, bacterial overgrowth

and parasites• Inflammation• Gluten sensitivity

Barb/linda

barb

Linda Dietz -- Lupus

• Family history of autoimmune disorders –• Allergies, asthma, thyroid issues, infections• Poor diet • Stress

Now in remission – Chose holistic approaches• Natural plant-based diet … lots of vegetables• Detoxed the body• Replaced cleaning products with Get Clean Non-Toxic

Cleaners• Aggressive supplement program

Beverly Willingham -- Scleraderma

• No family history of autoimmune disease• STRESS was the major trigger –

-- husband killed in car crash-- children leaving home for college-- death of 2 family pets--death of her father-- stressful teaching job

• Diet high in refined carbohydrates• Part of support group who used experimental

drug• She chose natural approach .. Massive vitamin

therapy. .. And dietary changes

Eliza BurnhamSwain --

• Started feeling lethargic and achy at 28 years old.• Was pretty much bed-ridden by 36 years old, after 8

years of insomnia and increasing lethargy and pain.• Diagnosed by a rheumatologist at 36 with

Fibromyalgia. Given anti-depressants.• Started my wellness journey immediately, trying to

learn everything I could to heal and not just mask my symptoms.

• Got better to a certain point with the supplements and wellness regime I was following for 17 years.

• Then – changed brands ,.. Absorbed the nutrients better … saw significant improvement

Conventional Medicine Treats Symptoms ..Not Cause

• Strategy -- to shut down the immune response with powerful medications including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil and Aleve, steroids like prednisone,

anti- cancer drugs like methotrexate, and new drugs like Enbrel and Remicade that block the effects of a powerful inflammatory molecule called TNF alpha.

• The drugs shut down immune system so powerfully that they increase the risk of cancer and life-threatening infections.

• Frequent and serious side effects, often give only partial relief.hannah

Side Effects Enbrel

• Risk of infection. ENBREL can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Some people have serious infections while taking ENBREL. These infections include tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by viruses, fungi or bacteria that spread throughout their body. Some people have died from these infections. Risk of cancer. There have been cases of unusual cancers in children and teenage patients who started using TNF-blocking agents at less than 18 years of age.

• For children, teenagers, and adults taking TNF-blocker medicines, including ENBREL, the chances of getting lymphoma or other cancers may increase.

• People with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, especially those with very active disease, may be more likely to get lymphoma.

• Autoimmune reactions, including: Lupus-like syndrome. Symptoms include a rash on your face and arms that gets worse in the sun.

• Autoimmune hepatitis. Liver problems can happen in people who use TNF blocker medicines, including ENBREL. These problems can lead to liver failure and death. hannah

Natural Approaches to AutoImmune Conditions• Diet –

-- Eliminate sugar, gluten and refined carbs that damage the gut and feed candida

-- Eliminate foods that increase inflammation ( meat and dairy)-- Include foods that decrease inflammation .. vegetables

• Avoid toxins in food and environment – Get Clean Cleaning products, avoiding food sensitivities

• Maintain healthy immune system --Reduce stress-- Supplements --Adequate sleep

• Keep moving• Reduce inflammation through diet and supplements linda

Supplements To Help Repair Damaged Immune Systems

Linda Dietz, Beverly Willingham, Eliza Burnham Swain, Hannah Sharapan,

Barb Lagoni

linda

Causes of Auto-Immune Disorders

Functional and Holistic Medicine address the underlying causes of autoimmune disorders ..

-- Toxins-- Infections-- Allergens-- Poor diets high in sugar

& refined carbs & gluten-- Leaky Gut-- Inflammation -- Stress-- Genetics linda

Supplements To Reduce Inflammation, Heal the Gut and Repair the Immune System

• Reducing inflammation -- Omega , Vita C , Vivix, Alfalfa • Heal the gut -- Optiflora, Premium Garlic, non-GMO Soy

Protein ( Shaklee 180 bars and smoothees, Vitalized Protein, Energizing Soy Protein ) barb

• Stress nutrients .. B Complex and Stress Relief Complex, Calcium/Magnesium and OsteoMatrix

• Vita E – scar tissue• Vitalizer – 80 nutrients to strengthen and rebuild cells

Optiflora Probiotic (Friendly Bacteria)

• We are constantly exposed to bad bacteria & yeast in the food we eat

• Antibiotics wipe out the good bacteria• Bad bacteria & yeast ( candida )

– Weaken the immune system– Cause gas, bloating, diarrhea,

Irritable bowel– Cause acid reflux– Allergies hannah

Why Optiflora?

Unique, Patented “Triple Encapsulation” Technology Protects “Live” Microflora

Unique, Patented “Triple Encapsulation” Technology Protects “Live” Microflora

OPTIFLORA™ completely survives stomach acid. Microflora are then released in the intestine. han

“Live” microfloraWater and oxygen barrierStomach acid protectionOnly Shaklee

has it!500 million friendly bacteria/capsuleTriple encapsulation process → 90% delivery

Supports healthy immune system& healthy digestion

4 Key Functions of Probiotics in the Lower Intestines

• Strengthen the immune system• Maintain a healthy lining of the gut to prevent

parasites and toxins from entering the blood stream• Enhances the detoxification of

heavy metals and chemicals• Produces Vitamin K and Biotin

(that’s why antibiotics can cause vitamin deficiencies )

hannah

• Optimum vitamin + mineral amounts• Now with 1,000-1,200 IU Vitamin D!

• Most powerful antioxidant spectrum*• Anti-aging nutrients*• 7 Omega-3 fatty acids ( reduces

inflammation )• Guaranteed super-active probiotics

linda*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

That’s Why VITALIZER Includes

Optiflora Capsules

Vitalizer – 80 Nutrients in Bio-Available Form ( that means .. You can absorb and utilize them)

linda

VIVIX --Revolutionary Tonic that Slows the Aging Process at the Cellular Level

• Activates longevity genes• Repairs damaged cells• Repairs DNA• Regenerates mitochondria –

where energy is produced within every cell

10X more effective than resveratrol alone in slowing key mechanism of cellular aging.

linda

VIVIX INCREASES CELLULAR ENERGY*

Control

Green area represents mitochondrial mass in human muscle cells Mitochondrial mass increase promotes cellular longevity & function**In Laboratory studies; VIVIX = resveratrol + Rejuvetrol polyphenol blend linda

Resveratrol VIVIX**

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

Herb Lax – Gentle Herbal Laxative

• Improves regularity• Reduces body odor• Improves acne• Relieves constipation• Detoxifier• Helps headaches• Contains 9 herbs for a mild cleansing action• Dark circles under eyes hannah

Liver DTX – helpful for detoxing, especially if on medications

Alfalfa Complex

• Used since time of Egyptians to aid digestion & sooth queasy stomachs

• Grown organically in California – no pesticides, herbicides, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives – all vegetarian formula

• Reported to help ulcers, stomach ailments, colon problems, gas, hiatal hernia, water retention, body odor, bad breath,

• Contains fiber, chlorophyll, trace minerals• Arthritis, allergies & sinus congestion, gout

linda

Consume the Good Fats – Omega 3 Fatty Acids … Fish Oil

There are also GOOD eicosanoids… that inhibit cell growth and come from eating Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oils).

• Omega 3s from vegetable oils are only 10% converted to good eicosanoids.

• Eat fish sparingly ... …Beware the toxins they contain.

• Fish oil supplements may be safer than eating fish. • Shaklee Omega Guard linda/beverly

Why Use Omega-3 Supplements?Many salmon are contaminated with PCBs & heavy metals

Current EPA recommendations for frequency of consumption:

Wild Coho & pink

Most Wild Chinook & Sockeye

Wild Alaskan Chinook

Farmed Wash. State or Chile

Farmed Canada, Maine, Norway

Farmed Scotland &Faroe Islands

Type of salmon: Eat no more than:1X/week

1-2X/month

1X/month

1X/month

1X every 2 months

1X/yearbarb

Omega 3 Fatty Acids… Shaklee Omega Guard

• Ultra pure, pharmaceutical grade, full spectrum of 7 Omega 3

fatty acids• Helps reduce risk of heart disease and

stroke– Other inflammatory conditions --- eczema,

colitis, arthritis, MS, psoriasis, migraines, reduces C-reactive protein, – Important for brain, eyes, joints, helps ADD

& ADHD, memory and depressionlinda/beverly

Protein –Builds Healthy Cells & Stabilizes Blood Sugar

• Good protein sources, low in fat & cholesterol, balanced nutrition

• 1/3 of all essential nutrients• Non-GMO Soy • Clinically proven to stabilize blood sugar levels• Great tasting hannah

Energizing Soy , Vitalized Protein and Shaklee 180 Smoothee Mix

Peanut Butter Fudge ( 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup Energizing Soy Protein, 1/3 cup honey )

Add – Chia seeds, Flax seeds, Sunflower seeds, etc

Eliza BurnhamSwain --

• Started feeling lethargic and achy at 28 years old.• Was pretty much bed-ridden by 36 years old, after 8 years of

insomnia and increasing lethargy and pain.• Diagnosed by a rheumatologist at 36 . Given anti-depressants.• Started my wellness journey immediately, trying to learn

everything I could to heal and not just mask my symptoms.• Got better to a certain point with the supplements and wellness

regime I was following for 17 years.• At 53, discovered Shaklee and within two months was feeling a

huge change! Much more energy, calmer, better memory.• Now at 58, I have a full life again. It amazes me all the time how

much I am able to do! • Giving your body the nutrients it craves, works. Shaklee has given

me my life back.

Immune Repair Program

• Increase vegetables and reduce /eliminate sugar and refined carbs/wheat/gluten ( add to smoothees , such as fresh spinach, kale, arugula, lemon, ginger, pear, finely chopped celery )

• Heal the gut ( Optiflora Probiotic, .. in Vitalizer, Herb Lax)• Supplements that help reduce inflammation ( Omega Guard,

Vita C, Alfalfa , Vivix, Pain Relief Complex)• Reduce damaging effects of stress -- B Complex , Stress

Relief Complex, Osteomatrix / Chewable CalMag• Repair damaged cells -- Vivix, Vitalized Protein, Protein

shakes• Provide essential nutrients for all cells linda

Non-Toxic Cleaning Products and Personal Care

Get Clean Non-Toxic Cleaning & Laundry Products

Shaklee Personal Care and

Enfuselle Nutrition Therapy for the Skin

hannah

Healthy Immune System Supplements

• Vitalizer• Vitalized Protein, Energizing Soy Protein,

Shaklee 180 Smoothees• Vivix Cellular Anti-Aging TonicAdditional Levels of:Vita COmega GuardVita E .. Especially when scar tissue is a factorAlfalfa Stress Relief ComplexPain Relief ComplexLiver DTX barb