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Easy routine for getting into Feng Shui

by | Jul 10, 2022 | Healthy Home, The Health Geek Book Club Corner

(also reviewed by the Health Geeks Book Club on their Podcast episode #68)

BOOK REVIEW and SHAKLEE SOLUTIONS:

THE BOOK: Simple Shui for Every Day by Amanda Gibby Peters

Feng Shui. Wind/Water. Energy/Fortune.

I read this book because I know our home environments influence our health.

Amanda says “..we attract and hold onto chi that supports our happiness and well-being. I like to think of it as home improvement-meets-self improvement!”

She gives us 365 ways to bring Feng Shui into our lives one day at a time. She offers daily prompts to help us embrace this system of organizing our living spaces in relationship with the flow of energy through our homes.

…. “The entire purpose of Feng Shui is to align with the energy of fortune. Nothing more, nothing less.”

Try one of her tips everyday and see if good fortune finds you!

Grab a cup of coffee, or take a walk and check out our Podcast for a more in-depth discussion. (The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast)

How can Shaklee products help you bring Feng Shui home….

For starters: according to Feng Shui—your windows are the eyes of your home. They are related, on an energy level, to your ability to see clearly in life. Consequently, this book inspired one of my 360 Health Challenges — The Get Clean Window Challenge. I invite you to do your own challenge… clean a different window each day for 30 days or just 2 weeks, you decide, You don’t have 30 windows? Then clean those mirrors, picture frames and/or glass table tops! A task a day as you read your Simple Shui tip for the day!

So let’s get those windows and other glass surfaces in our homes sparkling. And let’s use one of the best products available.

Shaklee’s Basic H2 concentrate dilutes to make a window cleaner. Only two drops in 16 oz of water Here is a really good read about the power of Basic H2. Cheaper than vinegar and all those kitchen ingredient recipes and its SOOOO much simpler to mix, AND there are sooooooooo many less bottles to send to the landfill or recycling centers. We love the concept of Reuse, Reduce, Recycle!! AND … we love that it is less expensive, works better and doesn’t smell like pickles.

Are you using paper towels, newspaper or cloth to clean your windows? WHY?? Check out some of these accessories. I particularly like the Get Clean® Super Microfiber Window Cloth. Save the trees and landfills. When I found these products, I just tossed all my old chemical cleaners and replaced them with the simple and multipurpose/functional Get clean starter kit and caddy!..And speaking of trees, Shaklee will plant a tree for every Get Clean Kit sold.

BOTTOM LINE:

The book, Simple Shui for Everyday, is a great introduction to simple engagement with Feng Shui. There are more in-depth books on the subject, but this one is a fun start.

Shaklee Get Clean products help you keep your home healthy for your family and the planet.

Eleanor Russell, Wellness Architect and Shaklee Ambassador
Eleanor Russell, 360 Health

Eleanor is a Wellness Architect and Shaklee Ambassador.  She completed her Master Degree in Biology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC-G) where she conducted ecological research. Her work experience includes the NC Department of Natural Resources and faculty posts in the Departments of Biology at UNC-G and High Point University. She was a faculty member Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) and held administrative posts in the Physician Assistant Program there.  She has owned a franchise business and is currently engaged in building a wellness product distribution network to help bring True Wellness to the world  -one person -one family -at a time.  

Over at the HEALTH GEEKS BOOK CLUB Facebook Group,  Kristen Norton, RD, LDN joins Eleanor to talk about current books on The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast.  You can order any of the books reviewed from The Health Geeks Bookstore .

The purpose of this blog is to share current topics in health and wellness and connect the recommendations from our reading to Shaklee product options.

Supplements to consider after reading KEEPING YOUR MARBLES.

See quotes taken from the book. Page numbers are given for reference.

Multivitamin-mineral supplement – “ ‘Daily multivitamin-mineral supplementation appears to slow cognitive aging by 60% or by 1.8 years,’ according to study author Dr. Laura Baker (Pauline Anderson, 2021)” p. 117-118

Vita-Lea for Men
Vita-Lea for Women

For those over 50
Vita-Lea Gold with K
Vita-Lea Gold without K

Polyphenols “are strong antioxidants…. proven to inhibit reactive oxygen species (ROS) and proinflammatory cytokines, as well as improve mitochondrial function…… Antioxidants also decreased homocysteine, a brain toxin… which contributes to the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases. (Rita Moretti et al, 2019.)… We definitely recommend getting polyphenols in a pill, but also in their original packaging, fruits and vegetables.” Pgs. 110-111

Polyphenols are in our patented Resveratrol Polyphenol blend called Vivix.

Vivix
(available in liquid or tab)

Vitamin D “deficiency has been linked to many age-related diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and other various inflammatory conditions.  ….. I do recommend Vitamin D3 4000 units daily to safely get levels above 50 nanograms per milliliter {in your blood} , which is the measure most labs use. (Verena Landel et al, 2016) And you should have started taking it yesterday, for the best effect.” P. 116

Vita-D3

Ashwagandha “appears to have a good amount of neuro-protective potential in various brain disorders, though our understanding of how it works is still vague at best. (Sultan Zahiruddin et al, 2020)” p.109

Ashwagandha is in Stress Relief Complex.

Stress Relief Complex

B vitamins – “It (homocysteine) is linked to heart disease and stroke. An elevated reading is usually because of a deficiency in vitamins B12, B6 or folate (another B vitamin.)” p. 114

 “I take B12 for my depression and anxiety, and it has made a big difference. I continue to take it to help prevent dementia. But unfortunately, my personal experience with treating patients with B12, whether it be high-dose injections or simple over the counter pills backs up the idea that once the disease takes hold, it’s of little value.” p. 115

B-Complex

OTHER HEALTH GEEK BOOK CLUB BOOKS 
that connect to this book.

EPISODE #2 – Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty  – Train your mind for Peace and Purpose everyday

EPISODE #4 – Why we Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD

EPISODE # 11 – The Blue Zones Solution by Dan Buettner – inspiring stories and 9 lessons we can learn from people living long, happy lives.

EPISODES 90-92 – The Genie in your Genes by Dawson Church PhD    – the story of how and why your genes are activated or not.     (3 Podcasts)

EPISODES 105-108 – The Body by Bill Bryson: a Guide for Occupants (4 podcasts)