If you’ve been feeling socially awkward lately, don’t worry, you’re not alone. With over a year of social distancing, most of us haven’t been able to exercise our social muscles. This also means that adjusting back to “normal” can come with a lot of anxiety. So, here are a few tips that can help you…
As it gets warmer outside, who doesn’t love a homemade drink with fresh ingredients? Enjoy these delicious mocktails while powering your immune system* with Triple Defense Boost. Only 1 g of sugar and no added artificial flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives. Mix Triple Defense Boost with just 8 ounces of cold or hot water, or spice…
Air Quality in Your Home: How It Affects Your Health & How to Improve It
It was early September and at 7 am the sky was a dark midnight red. I kept checking the clocks as if they were wrong. Just the day before I had to wear sunglasses to walk my dog at this time. Even my 8-month-old seemed to sense that something was amiss, regularly interrupting his crawling…
Tips & Encouragements for a Difficult Mother’s Day
Whenever this holiday comes around, we celebrate the hardworking, dependable, and beloved moms in our lives. But Mother’s Day can also be a tough time for many people. Their mom may have passed away recently, or they may have a rough relationship with their mom. Some may be struggling to become moms, so a holiday…
Metabolism 101: How It Works & How It Changes as You Age
Do you know the word for all of the chemical reactions that take place in your body? It is metabolism. You may be asking, “Wait, isn’t metabolism what keeps those extra pounds off?” Well, yes and no. Essentially, our metabolism encompasses all of the chemical reactions in the body, and the energy that’s exchanged in…
Stressed out, need a break, or waiting for the weekend? I hear you—you’re not alone. Stress gets to us all, so it is important that you consciously schedule in your self-care and relaxation. You can’t run on empty. One of my favorite ways to do self-care is to add a bit of indulgence into my…
Sleep impacts our bodies in so many ways. Poor quality sleep sticks with you all day, changes your energy levels, affects your food cravings, and is linked to many chronic conditions. (1) Since sleep is so important, let’s talk about what impacts your quality of sleep. When it comes to sleep, research is showing us…
The Differences Between Insomnia and Sleep Deprivation, and How to Fix Both
Sleep loss affects more people than you might think. The recent Shaklee U.S. Health and Wellness Study reveals that stress, lack of sleep, and low energy are taking their toll on the health and wellness of the millennial generation, the largest adult population segment in the U.S. According to the study, nearly 2 of 3…
65 Years of Making Healthy Happen™ and How Far We’ve Come
This Earth Month, Shaklee celebrates our 65th anniversary. We’ve been on a mission to bring true wellness to the world since 1956, and we’ve always looked to nature and science to give people the products and tools they need to live their healthiest lives. So, let’s look back at everything we’ve done to help others…
We’re all doing our part to be more conscious of our lifestyles and their effect on the environment, but one thing you may not have considered is how to be a more eco-friendly pet parent. 67% of US households (about 85 million families) own a pet according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted…
When we say that our Basic H2® Biodegradable Cleaner is “all” purpose, we mean it. While there are a lot of cleaners on the market that claim that they’re multipurpose, there are many ways that Basic H2 outperforms them. Here are some of the thousands of ways that Basic H2 can be used to clean…
Zero Waste Cooking: Eating the Whole Vegetable from Root to Stem
Did you know that a vegetable plant has up to six parts that we can eat? Seeds, roots, stems, leaves, fruit, and flowers are all important parts of the vegetable plant, and each of them offers a variety of nutrients. Trends you may have heard of are farm-to-table and head-to-tail, and each of these emphasizes…