How Great Women Lead - review

It seems everywhere you turn, women of all ages are paging through the book Fifty Shades of Grey.    I can appreciate everyone's curiosity on such a seductive topic but let's not forget that as women and mothers, we set an example for the younger women of the future.  

I have not read Fifty Shades of Grey so I cannot give you my review of the book but I have just finished a book that I believe would be more inspiring.

The book is called, "How Great Women Lead" A Mother-Daughter Adventure into the Lives of Women Shaping the World.  This is an easy read of how a mother and daughter embarked on an excursion of interviewing many great women leaders from around the world and how they became so successful.   There are so many "nuggets of gold" to be learned from each woman.  Below is a list of some of the women that were interviewed:

Dr. Condoleezza Rice - Former U.S. Secretary of State and Professor at Stanford University

Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF - First Women Thunderbird Pilot

Eileen Fisher - Fashion Designer, CEO Eileen Fisher, Inc.

Cathy Sarubbi - Homemaker, Mother of Five

Sheryl Sandberg - COO, Facebook

Geena Davis - Women's Rights Activist, Movie Star

Her Excellency, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - President of Liberia, Nobel Laureate

Hilary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State

These women, and many more in the book, believed in themselves; followed their passions, skills and faith and encourage us to be better human beings.   Don't you think this would be a book to share with our younger generation?  Enjoy!

Did you know that vitamins save money & lives?

- Don't be okay with feeling just okay -

Here are the results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study - U.C. Berkeley.

Results are from 1000 people that have been users of Shaklee supplements for more than 20 years compared to other supplement users or those who used no supplements for 20 years.

In other words, Shaklee users are in dramatically better health than in the other two groups, and those who use the typical supplements found in the marketplace would be better off doing nothing!  

To learn more about Shaklee's Landmark study visit:  http://www.landmarkstudy.com/

I know you'll want to read this issue of Making a Difference!. Just look at what you'll find this month:
 

How to power your program...

People make the decision to start taking supplements for several reasons... (we'll tell you what they are in this issue).

However, there are a few additional supplements most Americans would be wise to add... 

Find out what they are in this month's Making a Difference!

When you need more than a multi...

According to a 2001 study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, conventional produce contains significantly less vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorus than organic crops. 

Additionally, improper farming techniques have created nutritional deficiencies in soil around the world that produces less nutrient-dense foods. Sometimes, taking a multi is just not enough. 

On this page we explore supplements for stress, vitamin D deficiency and heart disease.

And we'll feature...

Who Should Take B-Complex?

Who Should Take Vita-D3?

Who Should Take CoQHeart?

When you need more than a multi... (continued)

On this page, we'll continue discussing heart disease and how CoQ10 is vital to its health. 

Then we'll talk about constipation and liver toxicity and Shaklee supplements to help these uncomfortable conditions.

  

To read about these important subjects in this edition of Making a Difference!, click here


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My wish for your continued great health through Shaklee,
Pam McDonald


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Hair-larious!

I brought my wigs to a wedding reception and even the guys wanted a piece of the action!

It is amazing what a few props can do to add excitement to an event!


It started many years ago when my children were very young.  We had a "dress-up" box with props where they could use their imagination and pretend to be someone else.  We watched many 'shows' of them and their friends as you can see below.

I have accumulated more wigs over the years (about 20 or so) and you just never know when they will show up at an event such as a vacation, grad party, wedding or who knows.  It has been so much fun to surprise people and watch how personalities can change just by putting on a wig.  Remember, we are not to take ourselves too seriously.


This collection has evolved as you can see.

Trip to Las Vegas with the neighbors.  It was "wig" night at the Tao Restaurant and so we quickly put our wigs on before entering the nightclub only to find out that we were the only people that took advantage of their props.  Oh well, we had a great time.  I love my red wig.

These wigs really added to a recent graduation party.

Up at the Shamp cabin - a new idea to singing around the campfire.

At a recent wedding reception with my gal pals (new friends?).

My three kids on the dance floor - take a break for a quick picture.  If you can believe it my son Tony (left) is wearing the same wig he wore when he was in grade school.  He is somewhat attached I guess.

Way back when, at a family reunion '1982...with my cousins (Jordene, Tammy, myself and Tom)  pretending to be Diana Ross and the Supremes

Get out of your comfort zone and put on a wig.  You might be surprised at how much fun you and others will have.

Say NO to antibacterials & toxins.

Everyday substances increase the risk of allergies and that information has been confirmed by new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center.  This research links antibacterials in personal care products to allergy risks in children.  Below are some of the comments - view entire article at:  http://www.hopkinschildrens.org/Antibacterials-in-Personal-Care-Products-Linked-to-Allergy-Risk-in-Children.aspx

Antibacterials in Personal-Care Products Linked to Allergy Risk in Children

June 18, 2012

Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and environmental allergies, according to new research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

Results of the NIH-funded study are published online ahead of print June 18 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

“We saw a link between level of exposure, measured by the amount of antimicrobial agents in the urine, and allergy risk, indicated by circulating antibodies to specific allergens,” said lead investigator Jessica Savage, M.D., M.H.S., an allergy and immunology fellow at Hopkins.

In the study, those with the highest urine levels of triclosan — an antibacterial agent used in soaps, mouthwash and toothpaste — had the highest levels of food IgE antibodies, and therefore the highest allergy risk, compared with children with the lowest triclosan levels. Children with the highest urinary levels of parabens — preservatives with antimicrobial properties used in cosmetics, food and medications — were more likely to have detectable levels of IgE antibodies to environmental allergens like pollen and pet dander, compared with those with low paraben levels.

“This finding highlights the antimicrobial properties of these agents as a probable driving force behind their effect on the immune system,” said senior investigatorCorinne Keet, M.D., M.S., an allergist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

Children with the highest urine levels of triclosan had nearly twice the risk of environmental allergies as children with the lowest urinary concentrations. Those with highest levels of propyl paraben in the urine had twice the risk of an environmental allergy. Food allergy risk was more than twice as pronounced in children with the highest levels of urinary triclosan as in children with the lowest triclosan levels. High paraben levels in the urine were not linked to food allergy risk.

On a personal note, I remember that many of my children's friends had allergies and some even used inhalers.  When I was in grade school, OK- many years ago, it was rare for kids to have allergies.  What has changed over the years?


Well...Since 1950, at least 70,000 new chemical compounds have been invented and dispersed into our environment.  Only a fraction of these have been tested for human toxicity.  We are, by default, conducting a massive clinical toxicology trial, and our children and their children are the experimental animals. [Source: Herbert l. Needleman, M.D., Philip J. Landrigan, M.D., Raising Children Toxic Free]

That's what I love about the Shaklee products.  You can be sure they are Always Safe, Always Work and are Always Green!

Here's a brief list of the toxic chemicals you will NEVER find in a Shaklee product:

No naphthalene

No kerosene

No formaldehyde

No phenol

No creosol

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

No chlorine

No phosphates

No nitrates

No borates

No sodium lauryl sulfate

No sodium lauryl ether sulfate

No parabens

No triclosan

No phthalates

No 1,4-dioxane

No propylene glycol

No dyes

No trans fats

No artificial flavors

No artificial sweeteners

Take charge of your own and your family's health - READ LABELS...

Celebrating at The Bachelor Farmer.

For a successful marriage, you have to keep things fresh and try new things.  Last week, my husband Tony and I celebrated 26 years of marriage - wow, did those years fly by.


Tony made reservations at a fairly new restaurant in Minneapolis called The Bachelor Farmer (TBF).   Reservations are not easy to come by at TBF and I had tried a couple of times previously with no luck, so it was a nice surprise.


The Bachelor Farmer is located in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis.  The Dayton brothers purchased this historic building that was originally built in 1881and expanded in 1902 and then opened TBF restaurant in 2011.   The food is fresh and simple with an emphasis on Minnesota's Nordic heritage.  They use organic produce whenever possible but what I find rather interesting is that much of their produce on the menu comes from a small farm located on the roof of this building.


As we waited for our table in the small bar, we were offered a complimentary glass of Champagne.  Shortly, we were brought to our table and couldn't help noticing the energy and noisy chatter that reminded us both of the restaurants in New York.  The food was excellent.  I had the Wild Salmon and Tony had the Beef brisket and Roasted Chicken.  The Bachelor Farmer has become so very popular that even President Obama had dinner there when he was in town a few months ago. 


After dinner, we were encouraged to try the Marvel bar in the lower level of the building.  Small, but trendy, we decided to have a night-cap drink to top off a great evening.  We didn't stay too long, however, because we noticed that we were the oldest people in the bar.  Oh well...


If you are looking to go someplace new - give The Bachelor Farmer a try - Cheers!


Below is a sample of their menu:

If you want to learn more about TBF visit: http://thebachelorfarmer.com/

A new spin on Father's Day!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Ok, so I know that it would have been more appropriate to post this a few days before Father's Day but I didn't get the idea until the afternoon of Father's Day.


I wanted to make this Father's Day more meaningful than just opening some presents.  The initial idea was to have our family sit outside around the fire pit and offer their thoughts on the following questions.   Due to bad weather, however, we changed our plans and sat on our porch around an indoor fire bowl.  The atmosphere was cozy and this created a unique and memorable evening.  Because our kids are older (ages 18, 21 and 23) the type of questions that I had them answer were appropriate for their ages.  I won't tell you how they answered these questions but I will say that it was a special night for the entire family and of course I shed a few tears.  


Our family has so much to be thankful for...we have had many wonderful memories over the years that we hold dear in our hearts.

That was then...

This is now...

This exercise can be done for someone you love on any occasion.  Make up your own questions and create wonderful memories.  Below are the questions:


What do you love most about your dad?


What words of wisdom have your dad given to you that have made an impact on your life?


What is a fond memory that you have of your dad?


What is something that you would like to do with your dad that you have not done yet?


What question would you like to ask your dad?


Do you have any advice for your dad?


What is one of the best things that your dad has taught you?


What is something that you think your dad should do that he doesn't do currently?


What is the funniest thing your dad had said or done?

Are You Taking a Quality Supplement? Find out here...

Hello everyone - I'm Back!!!!  

It has been a few weeks since I posted because I have been preoccupied with the planning for my youngest son's graduation party from high school.  It was a big job but I enjoyed every bit of it.  I will do another post on the party soon...

Here is the monthly Making a Difference newsletter for the month of June.  I know you'll want to read this issue, just look at what you'll find:

Judging supplement quality...

Many consumers are concerned about the quality of dietary supplements they buy, especially because of recent reports of contamination, misleading labeling and faulty test results by quality assurance labs. Consumers want to know: "When I purchase a supplement, how do I know what I'm getting?"

We tell you where to start in this article as well as 5 Evaluation Criteria... and 10 Key Steps that Shaklee takes to ensure that their supplements are the best in the marketplace.

On a Personal note, I continually talk to my family about the importance of nutritional supplementation.  Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can prevent many major diseases 60-90% of the time.  Our immediate family has a history of heart problems on my husband's side and mental illness issues on my side.  There is a reason that I give my family the Shaklee supplements - not only for optimum health but also for disease prevention.  


Why would I give them any other mediocre supplement that is out in the marketplace when I know that the Shaklee products provide proven Purity, Potency, Performance, and Safety!  There is no other option for our family.

Also featuring... 

Enfuselle... skin care that makes a difference in how you look!

Did you know? -  In the U.S., major loopholes in federal law allow the cosmetics industry to put thousands of synthetic chemicals into personal care products, even if those chemicals are linked to cancer, infertility or birth defects.

Enfuselle is Shaklee's revolutionary skin care line... a group of exceptional products so effective that it can take years off your appearance... naturally!

Learn how much younger you can look... without harmful chemicals.

To read about these important subjects in this edition of Making a Difference!, click here


Once you've read these articles, its easy to order the featured products! Just visit www.pamtonymcdonald.myshaklee.com call 651-635-9300 or email tpmcdaaa@comcast.net.

To learn more about...
- health, nutrition and fitness
- cleaning products that are safe for you and for our planet
- natural skin, personal and beauty care
- air and water filtration
- how you can work part-time for a full-time income... from the comfort of your home

...just email me at tpmcdaaa@comcast.net and start receiving our FREE NEWSLETTERS & REPORTS.

P.S. If you know anyone who would benefit by receiving Making a Difference! Newsletters, please forward their first name and email address to tpmcdaaa@comcast.net and we will make sure they get their FREE COPY each month.