It’s National Nutrition month, and since I’m a Registered Dietitian, it’s my favorite month of the year. This month has also been a season of uncertainty for us all. The pandemic has been difficult for many, but it has also resulted in a positive shift in discussing health and healthy behaviors. This brings me to…
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Having trouble relaxing or falling asleep? Sometimes the stress of life leaves us lying in bed with our mind going 100 miles a minute. To calm your mind, there are techniques like meditating and breathing exercises that you can do. Stopping screen time 2 hours before bed and reading instead can also help your mind…
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Whenever fall and winter comes around, immune health is always on the mind. Here are the 5 steps you can take every day to help boost your immune health. What Affects Your Immune Health? First, to better understand immune health, we need to know that it is complex, involving a combination of our immune system…
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There are not too many things more essential to your overall health than water. Water plays a role in the health of your muscles, joints, heart, skin, and even your brain. Every aspect of your body needs water to work properly. However, if you’re used to drinking straight from the tap, you may want to…
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Believe it or not, your digestive system does more than just transport food from your mouth to your stomach and intestines to process. A healthy digestive system is linked to your physical health, mental health, immune health, and more, which is why it’s very important to take care of your gut health. So, let’s talk…
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Just about everyone knows there are certain benefits to choosing organic. Organic foods and ingredients are generally seen as “cleaner” and of “higher quality.” But what does it mean when Shaklee has a ingredient philosophy of “Beyond Organic”? Let’s discuss what defines our Beyond Organic philosophy and why it is something we stand behind. What…
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Part of living healthy is knowing how to safeguard your health and the health of your family. So, here are three essential steps you can take to keep you and your loved ones healthy. Strengthen Your Immune System Make sure you and your family are getting plenty of sleep and eating a healthy diet full…
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By Sarah Scherer, Shaklee Pure Performance Team Dietitian/Nutritionist Let’s go green! I am not talking about recycling (though I support that too); I am talking about veggie greens aka our dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, bok choy, arugula, etc. In this article, I will be reviewing why it’s a good idea to eat more…
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Without bread all is misery.” —William Cobbett William, I would have to agree! In this article we are talking about one of my favorite things—bread! But not all bread is great. I’ve baked some less than edible loaves myself. And at the grocery store you can find bread that is tasteless and bread that is…
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The practice of meditation has been around for about 3,000 years. Through the years it has evolved and changed, and most first-timers without a doubt experience a little bit of hesitation. They probably find it a bit strange to sit in silence, as that’s the very thing the mind tries to resist. So, don’t be…
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