Shaklee’s Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate Review

Shaklee’s Dishwasher Powder Concentrate is a highly effective, eco-friendly way to wash your dishes without exposing your family or the Earth to harmful toxic chemicals.  At least that’s what Shaklee says.

I grew up on Shaklee products. I know they’re healthier and better for you. I believe that Shaklee is a good company who is making massive strides on providing healthier, greener cleaning products.  My only problem is that they won’t tell you what their ingredients are.

Shaklee’s Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate really is highly effective and works great.  The packaging says to use two scoops of powder, but I only need to use one (even with hard water) so one package of powder lasts for 84 loads – a great cost saver.

I’m not arguing that Shaklee products, especially this Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate, don’t work. They work very well! And with the concentrated products, you get so much more for your money, so they really do save you money in the long run.

What I don’t like, though, is that Shaklee doesn’t reveal all of its ingredients. Cleaning product ingredients are considered proprietary information by the U.S. government and therefore haven’t been required to be listed on labels for decades.

I read the ingredients of the foods that I eat and put in my body. I read the ingredients of the cosmetics and personal care items that I apply to my skin. So why shouldn’t I be allowed to read the ingredients of a product that I will be inhaling through the normal course of cleaning, and possibly absorbing through my body via contact with my skin?

If Shaklee really wants to be a player in the all-natural, non-toxic green cleaning product game, it’s going to have to start listing its ingredients. If Shaklee would just give its more health-conscious consumers what they’ve always wanted – full disclosure of what chemicals are used in their highly effective cleaning products - then I think you’d see a huge wave of consumers start making the switch to Shaklee. Until then, savvy consumers want to know what they’re buying, and there are other companies that are more than willing to tell you what you want to know.

Why It’s Better For Your Health:  Shaklee’s Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate has no fragrances, which can cause problems with allergies and asthma.

The Concentrate contains no chlorine, which would be released into the air that you breathe via the hot water and steam of a normal dishwashing cycle.

Why It’s Better For the Earth: Shaklee’s Dish Wash  Automatic Concentrate contains no phosphates, which, when released into the public waterways via dishwasher detergents and laundry detergents, are causing massive algae blooms in waterways and killing marine life and choking out the oxygen in the water.

The dishwasher powder detergents are biodegradable.

Shaklee Lipstick

The average woman can ingest up to 6 pounds of lipstick in her lifetime. Think about it – you will accidentally eat and digest lip products that equal the weight of a 1/2 gallon of milk at some point in your lifetime. Since we all know that a tube of lipstick doesn’t weigh that much, that’s a lot of lip product!
So it makes sense that you want something as healthy and natural as can be. Shaklee Lipstick is just one of those products.
Shaklee’s Minerelle’s Lipstick is made with a surprisingly wholesome blend of natural based ingredients for being such a great lipstick with incredible color and long lasting staying power.
Among the major ingredients in Shaklee lipstick is castor seed oil, jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, shea butter and beeswax.  Although Shaklee lipstick has not been tested by the Environmental Working Group or listed in its Cosmetic Safety Database, looking up the individual ingredients of Shaklee’s lipstick inthe Cosmetic Safety Database shows that they all have very little to no toxicity.  With most scores ranging from 0-2 on a scale of 10 (with 10 being the worst), Shaklee’s lipstick ingredients are among the healthiest that you will find.
For such a healthier lipstick, you’d be surprised at how well Shaklee lipstick performs.  It goes on smooth and lightweight, not sticky; there’s no weird taste or smell; it lasts for a long time; and the colors are nice.
I tried out Cinnamauve (shown to the left),  a medium universal shade that’s a little rosy but not too pink.  Though it looks like it should just work for cool tone skin colors, it also looks great on warm tones, too.
Worried about ordering online since Shaklee is not available in stores, or are you worried about a Shaklee representative constantly harassing you to buy products?  Don’t be. While you can order face to face with a Shaklee distributor, it’s also just as easy to order online. And with Shaklee’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, if you don’t love it, you can return it with no problems.

Why It’s Better For Your Health: If you’re going to be ingesting lipstick through the normal course of eating, drinking, chewing on your lips, etc., then you better make sure that it’s as healthy as can be.  Shaklee’s lipstick ingredients are low in toxicity and most are natural and plant based.
Shaklee lipsticks are paraben free, meaning no harmful carcinogens are touching your lips.

Why It’s Better For the Earth:  Shaklee’s lipstick ingredients are made from renewable plant based ingredients, such as jojoba and castor seeds, instead of non-renewable products such as petrolatum and mineral oil which comes from petroleum.

Buying from Shaklee means supporting a company that has been striving towards more natural, eco-friendly products since 1956.

Shaklee is the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral certification and totally offset its carbon dioxide emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment. For more information on Shaklee’s green initiatives

February is National Heart Month

February is National Heart Month

Did you know that February is National Heart Month? Every year since its congressional approval in 1963, the President has issued a proclamation to this effect, to help raise public awareness of heart disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease – specifically coronary artery disease – is still the number one case of deaths of men and women in the United States. Even though most people associated with heart disease are men, it is also the leading cause of death among women. Nonetheless, counter to popular opinion, heart attacks kill even more women then men. Sill, unfortunately, at least 100 million Americans have one or more risk factors for heart disease. Every 33 seconds, an American dies of heart disease. That’s nearly a million of us a year. Heart disease is more likely to kill you then cancer, respiratory disease, or car accidents.

Coenzyme Q10

Cardiovascular health can be compromised by diet, genetics, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and an array of other factors. Moreover, our bodies are often deficient in substances critical to healthy heart function. One example is coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which helps produce energy in each cell, particularly those in the heart and other major organs. Since it has powerful antioxidant properties, it helps prevent LDL cholesterol oxidations.

Although the human body can synthesize CoQ10, in some situations the body’s capacity to produce CoQ10 is not sufficient to meet its needs. CoQ10 levels reach their peak in the human body by age 20 and fall slowly thereafter. In fact, 60% of the population has CoQ10 deficiency in their 50s and 60s. In addition, certain medication can reduce the body’s production of CoQ10. Supplements can help, but since most supplements of CoQ10 is poorly absorbed by the body, a supplement must be highly bioavailable to be effective.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Over 4,500 research studies on omega-3 fatty acids effects on overall health have been conducted in the last 25 years. Supportive, but not conclusive, research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Some research shows that high levels of omega-3 fatty acids promote cardiovascular health and help retain normal blood pressures and triglyceride levels (Spiller, Jensen, & Scala, 1987). Other studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help reduce the risk of heart disease (Calder, 2004), help retain healthy triglyceride levels (Harris, 1999), help retain normal blood pressure (Geleijnse, et al., 2002), and even supports brain; (Yong, & Conquer, 2005) visual (SanGiovanni, & Chew, 2005); and joint functions (Curtis, et. al., 2004).

However, while the American Heart Association recommends that we eat two servings of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids every week, most people only eat fish three times per month. Moreover, there are growing concerns about unsafe levels of contaminants like mercury and lead that are now commonly found in fish.

Elevated Cholesterol

To take a proactive approach to your own heart health, it is important to retain normal cholesterol levels. The National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association say that half of all Americans adults may have elevated cholesterol (200mg/dl or higher; NHLBI, 2001). Elevated blood cholesterol doubles the risk of heart disease. The best way to maintain heart health is to take a proactive approach by eating a health-healthy diet, exercising on a regular basis, and retaining normal cholesterol levels.

Here are some proven tips you can do to help your heart:

· Limit your intake of fat.

· Choose heart-healthy fats over saturated fats and trans fats.

· Limit your intake of sugars - including, eliminating sodas and moderating your “natural fruit juices” – since they are high in sugars, calories, and simple carbohydrates; eat the whole fruit instead. (Long, L. C., Jensen, and Whittam, 1990).

· Limit your intake of sodium/salt

· Choose more whole grains, legumes, fresh produce, and low fat dairy products.

· Choose lean meat and poultry

· Include fish in your diet (A few studies show Salmon has lower toxic levels of contaminants)

· Exercise portion control – smaller meals

· Become physically active for 30 to 60 minutes a day

· Stop smoking

· Limit your intake of alcohol

Furthermore, support the health of your body’s hardest-working muscle with reputable supplements.

· Omega – Our pharmaceutical-grade omega-3s goes through a triple molecular distillation process to removes all impurities and contaminants such as lead, mercury, arsentic, cadmium, dioxins, and PCBs.

· CoQ Heart – Contains two natural substances with potent antioxidant properties – CoQ10 and resveratrol (640 mcg – equivalent to the amount of resveratrol in one glass of red wine) – in a single, highly bioavailable soft-gel capsule using a paten technology exclusive to our company

* Research the French Paradox for more information on the benefits of

resveratrol.

· Cholesterol Regulation Formula– Independent clinical studies have shown the following: Helps retain normal cholesterol levels (Yamamoto, 2000)। Increases HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels by up to 37% within three months (Hori, 2001). Helps inhibit absorption of dietary cholesterol (Yamamoto, 2000). Unlike other brands, Cholesterol Regulation Formula does not interrupt production of coenzyme Q10, a nutrient that provides strength and energy to the heart (Yamamoto, Yeuching, Tzu-Gsui, Hori, Morishita, Kamiya, Matsuoka, Yamamoto, Nagaoka, 1998).

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Did you know about some of the dangers of bleach fumes?

Did you know about some of the dangers of bleach fumes?

* Chlorine is the chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings and is a potent pollutant. Chlorine fumes from household cleaners are toxic and can affect the central nervous system.

* Ammonia fumes from household cleaners are toxic and can irritate skin, eyes, throat, and respiratory system।

* Fumes and gases from chemicals in household cleaners, kitchen cleaners, laundry cleaners and fabric softeners are often toxic, and can be a cause of skin irritations, asthma, allergies, and respiratory problems. Some fumes and gases you can smell, but many are invisible to the human senses and you don't even know they are present in the air that you and your family are breathing. These invisible toxins are often referred to as the "silent killers".

* According to a 15-year study presented at the Toronto Indoor Air Conference, women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work away from home. The study concluded that this was a direct result of the increased exposure to toxic chemicals, many of which are found in common household products.

Why would anyone knowingly submit themselves to toxic fumes and gases in their home, caused by their cleaning products, if they knew they didn't have to?

What if you knew there were products which have been clinically proven to work as effective or better then your commercial industrial and home cleaners and are totally safe to you, your family, your pets, and our environment?

Would it be time to switch brands?

It's time to Get Green and Stay Clean!

The best and safest alternative for your home is the complete line of our Get Green Products. It's easy to convert by simply purchasing the Get Green Starter Kit

This is a Superconcentrated Product – you’d have to spend more than $3,400 to get the equivalent cleaning power in the Get Clean Special Edition Kit.

The Special Edition Get Clean Starter Kit contains:

Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate, 16 oz. (1)

Organic Super Cleaning Wipes, 35 wipes (1)

Laundry Booster and Stain Remover, 32 oz. (1)

Heavy-Duty Paste, 9 oz. (1)

Hand Wash Concentrate, 32 oz. (1)

Dish Wash Concentrate, 16 oz. (1)

Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate, 32 oz. (1)

Fresh Laundry Concentrate, HE Compatible, 32 oz. (Liquid) (1)

Soft Fabric Concentrate, 32 oz. (1)

Soft Fabric Dryer Sheets, 80 Sheets (1)

Hand Wash Decorator Dispenser (1)

Spray Bottles (3)

- Windows and Mirrors

- All-Purpose

- Degreaser

Laundry Measuring Scoops (2)

Super Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

Super Microfiber Window Cloth

And, More

You can order this kit at:

DON”T MISS THIS GREAT DEAL। WHY CLEAN WITH PRODUCTS THAT ARE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH, YOUR FAMILIE’S HEALH, YOUR PETS HEATH AND TOXIC/DANGERIOUS TO THE EARTH – WHEN YOU CAN CLEAN THE

SAFE WAY, THE SMART WAY, THE ONLY WAY – STAY CLEAN

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Ways to Heal and Protect Our Earth's Environment

Ways to Heal and Protect Our Earth's Environment

1. Insulate your home.

2. Buy energy-efficient appliances.

3. Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows.

4. Use non-toxic cleaning products -

5. Close off unused areas in your home from heat and air conditioning.

6. Wear warm clothing and turn down winter heat.

7. Switch to low-wattage or fluorescent light bulbs.

8. Turn off all lights that don't need to be on.

9. Use cold water instead of hot whenever possible.

10. Opt for small-oven or stove-top cooking when preparing small meals.

11. Run dishwashers only when full & use concentrate –

12. Set refrigerators to 38°F, freezers to 5°F, no colder.

13. Run clothes washers full, but don't overload them and use concentrate. -

14. Use moderate amounts of biodegradable detergent -

15. Air-dry your laundry when possible.

16. Clean the lint screen in clothes dryers & use biodegradable dryer sheets -

17. Instead of ironing, hang clothes in the bathroom while showering.

18. Take quick showers instead of baths.

19. Install water-efficient showerheads and sink-faucet aerators.

20. Install an air-assisted or composting toilet.

21. Collect rainwater and gray-water for gardening use.

22. Insulate your water heater. Turn it down to 121°F.

23. Plant deciduous shade trees that protect windows from summer sun but allow it in during the winter.

24. Explore getting a solar water heater for your home.

25. Learn how to recycle all your household goods, from clothing to motor oil to appliances.

26. Start separating out your newspaper, other paper, glass, aluminum, and food wastes.

27. Encourage your local recycling center or program to start accepting plastic.

28. Urge local officials to begin roadside pickup of recyclables and hazardous wastes.

29. Encourage friends, neighbors, businesses, local organizations to recycle and sponsor recycling efforts.

30. Use recycled products, especially paper.

31. Re-use envelopes, jars, paper bags, scrap paper, etc -

32. Bring your own canvas bags to the grocery store.

33. Encourage local governments to buy recycled paper.

34. Start a recycling program where you work.

35. Limit or eliminate your use of "disposable" items.

36. Urge fast-food chains to use recyclable packaging.

37. Avoid using anything made of plastic foam. It is often made from CFCs, and it never biodegrades.

38. If your car gets less than 35 mpg, sell it, buy a small fuel-efficient model, and spend whatever money you save on home energy efficiency.

39. Maintain and tune up your vehicle regularly for maximum gas mileage.

40. Join a car pool or use public transport to commute.

41. Write to automobile manufacturers to let them know that you intend to buy the most fuel efficient car on the road.

42. Reduce your use of air conditioning & use an air purification system -

43. Encourage auto centers to install CFC recycling equipment for auto air conditioners. Freon is released during servicing to become both a greenhouse gas and an ozone layer destroyer.

44. Remove unnecessary articles from your car. Each 100 lbs. of weight decreases fuel efficiency by 1%.

45. Don't speed; accelerate and slow down gradually.

46. Walk or use a bicycle whenever possible.

47. Urge local governments to enact restrictions on automobile use in congested areas downtown.

48. Enjoy sports and recreational activities that use your muscles rather than gasoline and electricity.

49. Buy products that will last.

50. Rent or borrow items that you don't use often.

51. Maintain and repair the items you own.

52. Use colored fabrics to avoid the need for bleach or bleach alternatives -

53. Use natural fiber clothing, bedding and towels -

54. Don't buy aerosols, halon fire extinguishers, or other products containing CFCs.

55. Write to computer chip manufacturers and urge them to stop using CFC-113 as a solvent.

56. Invest your money in environmentally and socially conscious businesses. -

57. Avoid rainforest products, and inform the supplier or manufacturer of your concerns.

58. Use postcards instead of letters for short messages.

59. Eat vegetarian foods as much as possible. Meat makes less efficient use of land, soil, water, and energy - and cows emit 300 liters of methane per day.

60. Buy locally produced foods; avoid buying foods that must be trucked in from great distances.

61. Read labels. Eat organic or less-processed foods.

62. Start a garden; plant a garden instead of a lawn

63. Water the garden with an underground drip system.

64. Support organic farming and gardening methods; shun chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.

65. Compost kitchen and garden waste, or give it to a friend who can.

66. Inform schools, hospitals, airlines, restaurants, and the media of your food concerns.

67. Stay informed about the state of the Earth.

68. Talk to friends, relatives, and co-workers about preventing global climate change.

69. Read and support publications that educate about long-term sustainability (like this one).

70. Start a global climate change study group.

71. Educate children about sustainable living practices.

72. Xerox this list and send it to ten friends.

73. Go on a citizen diplomacy trip and talk with those you meet about averting global climate change.

74. Get involved in local tree-planting programs. Shaklee will plant five trees for every Gold Ambassador program -

Shaklee is the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral; certified to fully offset its Co2 emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment.

Also Shaklee is one of three companies profiled in the U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency’s Climate Leaders Advertorial –

75. Join an environmental organization. If they're not involved with climate change, get them involved.

76. Support zero population growth.

77. Support work to alleviate poverty. Poverty causes deforestation and other environmental problems.

78. Donate money to environmental organizations.

79. Support programs that aim to save rainforest areas.

80. Support solar and renewable energy development.

81. Work to protect local watershed areas.

82. Pave as little as possible. Rip up excess concrete.

83. Encourage sewage plants to compost their sludge.

87. Write letters to the editor expressing your concern about climate change and environmental issues.

88. In place of TV and the stereo, spend time reading, writing, drawing, telling stories, making music.

89. Live within the local climate as much as possible, rather than trying to isolate yourself from it.

90. Strive to establish good communications with friends, neighbors and family including learning conflict resolution skills.

91. Spend time seeing, hearing, and rejoicing in the beauty of the Earth. Feel your love for the Earth. Make serving the Earth your first priority.

92. Learn about the simpler, less resource-intensive lifestyles of aboriginal peoples.

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What’s Under Your Sink?

What’s Under Your Sink?

Chlorine is the chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings in the U.S. May cause reproductive, endocrine and immune disorders. Degreasers may contain petroleum distillates, which can damage lung tissues and dissolve fatty tissue around nerve cells. Glass Cleaners may contain ammonia. The fumes from ammonia can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system. Oven Cleaners are one of the most dangerous cleaning products which can cause severe damage to eyes, skin, mouth and throat. Toilet Bowl Cleaners are an extremely dangerous cleaning product, which can be harmful just by breathing the fumes and fatal if swallowed.

We believe your home should be the safest place in the whole world. We believe you should be able to walk around in white socks. We believe that there's a time and place for germs. Exuberant, slobbery dog kisses, for example. We believe that the small act of scouring the sink can be part of the giant act of changing the world.

Our GetCleangives you cleaning choices that are Nontoxic and Natural and don't contain any of these ingredients which are harmful to humans।

No Naphthalene
No Kerosene
No Phenol
No Cresol
No Lye
No Hydrochloric Acid
No Sulfuric Acid
No Petroleum Distillates
No Benzene
No Ammonia
No Paradichlorobenzene
No Sodium Hydroxide
No Butyl Cellosolve
No Phosphoric Acid

We believe you shouldn't have to sacrifice powerful convictions for powerful cleaners.

is 70% More Effective than Dish Wash Liquid Concentrateother leading brand Dish Soaps on Grease. perform 60% better than leaOrganic Super Cleaning Wipesding brand wipes on Vinyl Flooring. leave less streaking on glass Organic Super Cleaning Wipeshan Leading brand vinegar wipes - plus Get Clean Wipes are Biodegradable. Laundry Booster and Stain रेमोवेर is 50% more effective than Oxiclean on grass stains.

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Are You Living in a Toxic Home?

Are You Living in a Toxic Home?

Last year the most common poison exposures for children were ingestion of household products, such as cleaning substances. Chlorine is the number one cause of child poisonings in the US.

150 chemicals found in the home are associated with alleriges, birth defects, cancer and psychological disorders. Women often work closely with potentially toxic chemicals, and preliminary reserach suggests taht thir phyiology is more conductive to absorbing and carrying these chemicals. Research estimates the health care cost of US women's environmentally associated diseases is $12.2 billion annually.

Whether you have children or not, you need to be aware of the potential problems that can be caused by toxic cleaners. We need to care for the environment for ourselves, our children and future generations.

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