tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44236491816863709542024-03-05T16:19:56.749-08:00Beth's Reliv JournalBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-33571718517258296162009-08-09T18:49:00.000-07:002009-08-09T18:52:33.479-07:00Elaine's storyThis is Elaine, who I've known for several years. Her daughter was a friend of mine in high school. Thanks for sharing, Elaine!<br /><br />During my first month of use, my hot flashes, which I had for 11 years since menopause, started changing, I noticed increased stamina and was able to sleep less and still feel good during the day, and during the last week of that month, I started losing weight. I was using the Might Three since the beginning. During the first three months, I lost a total of 13 pounds. In July 2008, I was diagnosed with macular edema (a swelling of the macula) and asked my eye doctor if I could try a natural remedy vs. using steroid drops in my eye four times daily. He asked me to come back in four weeks to check my eyes, and at that time, my visual field test results were the best I'd had in the past five years and everything was stable, so he advised me to keep doing what I was doing. He even wrote a letter to our insurance company so that we could use our Medical Savings Account to pay for the product. When I went for my eye checkup this year, everything was still stable and the vision in my right eye had improved. Eye migraines, which started in January of 2007, are a thing of the past. At my annual physical last November 2008, my good cholesterol went up 10 points and my Vitamin D levels were perfect. The nurse practitioner told me prior to the blood test that I would probably be on a Vitamin D supplement, as most people in this area were having deficiencies. Gradually, my hot flashes decreased in severity and frequency. I hardly ever have leg cramps at night anymore, and the latest improvement has been with fading of age spots. I look at the Reliv products as my long-term health insurance. I like to look at it as NHP insurance; i.e., nursing home prevention. I'm looking forward to the future now with regard to being proactive about my own health care and am glad I had a friend with the courage to introduce me to these products.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-21372852696961429962009-07-30T07:14:00.001-07:002009-07-30T07:15:53.032-07:00Nourish our World<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLGRg5FnmkP_iCFGc_PbgNUeVcNbV5z99LDkMJU3_iuELXMNZlVJDgPik1hQXnUqGLlRUIew5iIVf5YU8u4-J9BYJeTz9fedjis8UqjkJPjxO4sN2ddVSXiigTRGNIsNAptCBmoIfPrw/s1600-h/relivtimessquare.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLGRg5FnmkP_iCFGc_PbgNUeVcNbV5z99LDkMJU3_iuELXMNZlVJDgPik1hQXnUqGLlRUIew5iIVf5YU8u4-J9BYJeTz9fedjis8UqjkJPjxO4sN2ddVSXiigTRGNIsNAptCBmoIfPrw/s320/relivtimessquare.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364256503792017330" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Reliv</span> being advertised in one of my favorite cities in the world - at Times Square!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-74042138144949190312009-07-24T05:23:00.000-07:002009-07-24T10:37:28.659-07:00Still awake and don't need naps!The more I'm learning about the company, the more I like it. If any of you want me to do an internet presentation on Reliv, just so you can learn more about the products and company, email me!<br /><br />My 3 month old son was up until 11, then up at 1:30, 4:30, and 6 and I still woke up feeling refreshed! Maybe a little sore from sleeping on 6 inches of bed with him pressed up against me (my husband has it good these days - he gets 3/4 of the bed!) but I'm still feeling good!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-91457311349545437772009-07-20T18:54:00.000-07:002009-07-25T15:50:10.036-07:00Great news!!Nicole's pregnant!<br /><br />I'm not saying Reliv has anything to do with it, but hey, it didn't hurt :)Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-38343493877205261452009-07-05T19:15:00.000-07:002009-07-05T19:20:33.935-07:002 year old resultsMy 2 year old daughter has been on the products for about 3 weeks now. She's taking one kids shake in the morning and one after nap - well about a quarter scoop in a glass of milk each time. By the way, the kids shakes are DELICIOUS. She likes both chocolate and vanilla.<br /><br />Anyway, I had noticed that she was having a lot more "meltdowns" lately. I don't know if it was frustration, her age, her new baby brother, or a combination. But I would just suggest something to her - like going potty or going somewhere she didn't want to go, and she would just collapse on the floor crying. Silly girl. But this week I have noticed that this was just not happening at all. Time outs were less frequent, she's listening a little better, and generally just seems to be in a better mood. Maybe she's feeding off me being in a better mood, but I'm happy that she's getting some great nutrition through taking Reliv. <br /><br />Oh and sometimes I sneak a little kids shake too. I mean, come on, it has Omega 3's and I'm nursing. That justifies it, right? :) They are just SOOOO good!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-28761810380299392172009-06-30T13:00:00.001-07:002009-06-30T13:00:45.090-07:00Nicole's one month check in<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The crazy thing that I have noticed is that I almost can't remember living with the severe fatigue that once plagued my life. I have been on reliv for 27 days here are some improvements.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">My skin looks super healthy and it's nice and supple.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">My nails are hard as rocks and gorgeous!!!</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The dizziness that I experienced after the brain fog was 90% gone, is almost gone and continues to improve each day.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I have not worn socks to bed in the past few nights! I have noticed I am warmer on the inside then frigid cold. I don't have chills anymore that run up and down my body. My feet are still a little cold during the day, but I used to have frigid feet at night. My body temperature is warmer at night and I can not be more thankful.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I feel better and I am not living in so much fatigue and achy pain, I am more calm and receptive to those around me. I find myself talking to people in line and smiling at strangers! It's a wonderful thing! I never used to do that before. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I find myself not flying off the handle at every little thing. I approach life with a calmness, I think it is because I feel so much better.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The way I eat has changed. I don't get famished anymore. When I eat (which I have to force myself to eat because I am not really hungry), I eat enough to fill me up and not eat, eat, and eat. I rarely snack on anything sweet. I am making better choices with food. I eat less.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I have had a rash on my upper arms which was described by doctors as "false acne" since I can remember. It is 85% of the way cleared up and doesn't cause me as many problems as it used to.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I have noticed that I have a ton more energy and especially in the evening I am clear headed and energized! I no longer fall asleep at <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1246391812_0">7pm</span>. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I have noticed that taking any supplements outside of reliv, I get immediate results. Take for instance, I was instructed to take dandelion supplement for <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1246391812_1">water retention</span> around ovulation. It worked immediately. I think my body is more receptive to the good I take in. I strive now to only take in good things for me and not unhealthy.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I am seriously, or was seriously, addicted to pizza. The thought of pizza repulses me now. </span></div> <div> </div> <span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">That is my one month improvements and I am no longer a skeptic. I am happy to benefit from reliv! I can't imagine not taking my shakes!</span>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-14077443107407918002009-06-25T12:41:00.001-07:002009-06-25T12:47:25.051-07:00One Month LaterSo this Saturday will be a month since we started taking the Reliv products, and I just placed my second order. I am really happy with them so far. I think the biggest thing I've noticed is that I feel a lot more calm all the time. Little things don't bother me. And there are a lot of little bothersome things in a home with a newborn and a toddler! So I would say that I feel like I'm being a better mother to my children just because of this one thing.<br /><br />I've also noticed I'm sleeping better, and feeling refreshed when I wake up. I did not feel this way when I had my first child. I felt like I was dragging through the days after being up with her at night. I definitely have more energy and my body just feels better in general. I also feel like I can think more clearly. I'm also really happy that I can give my daughter this great nutrition.<br /><br />Our pediatrician told me yesterday that I needed to be taking some sort of vitamin supplement while I was nursing. I'm happy to be taking Reliv, and knowing that 98% of the vitamins and minerals are being absorbed and passed on to him, instead of 15% absorption that I was getting from my prenatal vitamin. He grew 3 inches and 5 lbs in 2 months, so he must be getting some of this great nutrition too!<br /><br />I have a few new people starting on the products, so they will be getting an assignment soon to write a blog post for me!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-18178545300306342652009-06-13T11:03:00.000-07:002009-06-13T11:24:23.336-07:00Joanna's Story<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if 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5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Hello, my name is Joanna and I have been taking <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Reliv</span>’s products since July 2008.<span style=""> </span>Beth and I knew each other in high school, and we have recently met up again.<span style=""> </span>She has asked me to share my stories, with details, so here it is!<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Before <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Reliv</span>, I had been looking for help everywhere.<span style=""> </span>I have survived 3 traumatic car accidents, and I have leftover joint and muscle issues from college athletics, and numerous other injuries.<span style=""> </span>As I have gotten “older,” (I am not even 30 yet!) my issues have compounded and increasingly gotten worse and more often.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >I have suffered with depression since puberty.<span style=""> </span>I have visited 4 or 5 different doctors and have taken numerous medicines over the past years in an attempt to control my depression, mood swings, and Obsessive-Compulsive habits. <span style=""> </span>The medicines either did not have an effect, or I would have side effects with prescriptions, whereas I never used to have any side effects.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >My sinus migraines have continued to get more debilitating and as I have gotten older, I have found it more and more difficult to find over the counter medicines that work for me.<span style=""> </span>At this time last year, just about every other day I would start out on the couch with a cold pack on my face, a heat pack on my neck, the T.V. on for my son and praying that the ibuprofen would take the edge off the pain so that I would not be physically ill.<span style=""> </span>Sound, quiet, light all hurt.<span style=""> </span>My son did enjoy watching shows in the morning, but not when I would ask him to turn it down.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Because of these issues and because of all the negative side affects of drugs, I started looking for alternative and all natural medicines.<span style=""> </span>I went to a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Naturopath</span> and had blood work done to analyze what my body was doing.<span style=""> </span>To counter all of the deficiencies I had, I started taking anywhere from 3-15 different pills and nutrients a day, but I saw no real change.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Then I got pregnant, and my physical and emotional health worsened.<span style=""> </span>I was tired all the time, napping 5-6 times a week, sleeping as much as 12-13 hours a day.<span style=""> </span>I have always been a “good” sleeper, but I was still waking up tired and just not wanting to get up. <span style=""> </span>Also, due to the pregnancy, I was suffering from nausea and sensitivity to smells all day.<span style=""> </span>I could not cook dinner nor sit down with my family because the scents would make me ill. <span style=""> </span>I would have to retreat upstairs and close the door until dinner was over.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >My first day on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Reliv</span>, I did not take a nap.<span style=""> </span>I thought, “If this just gives me more energy, then it will be worth it.”<span style=""> </span>And it did give me energy, all day energy, and not a caffeine high.<span style=""> </span>My first week, I took only one nap!<span style=""> </span>I even laid down one day to elevate my feet and I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">didn</span>’t fall asleep. <span style=""> </span>This never would have happened before <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Reliv</span>.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Reliv</span> also helped with my food aversions, nausea, and cravings.<span style=""> </span>Whenever I had an issue, I mixed up <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Reliv</span> shake.<span style=""> </span>I was able to eliminate my most unhealthy craving- chocolate frosted doughnuts.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >My depression, anxiety and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">OCD</span> habits have greatly decreased.<span style=""> </span>When I start to feel a little low or just struggle, I take an extra shake.<span style=""> </span>Because I have improved so much, I was able to host my eldest son’s first Birthday party this year-<span style=""> </span>he just turned 4.<span style=""> </span>Before this year, the whole concept of having a party- from the planning, to the event itself, was just too much for me to handle.<span style=""> </span>In previous years, I remember that the anxiety from just thinking about a party and then the guilt from not hosting a party would just feed my downward spiral.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >I still have bad days and my depression is still there.<span style=""> </span>However, my “good” days significantly outnumber my “bad” days, which <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">hasn</span>’t happened in more than 15 years.<span style=""> </span>I feel that I am more in control by taking shakes and that I am not harming my body by putting drugs into it.<span style=""> </span>The anti-depression medicines I took previously moderated my moods somewhat, but I very rarely had “good” days.<span style=""> </span>When I had “bad” days, there seemed to be nothing I could do about it, and I would wonder why I was taking the medicine to begin with.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >The blood tests that I took also showed that my deficiencies and my body’s inability to process certain nutrients properly could lead to brain fog.<span style=""> </span>I remember hearing the term “brain fog” and thinking, “So that’s what you call it!”<span style=""> </span>I would often have face-to-face conversations with family members and then ask them to repeat what they just said.<span style=""> </span>I would walk half-way up the stairs to get something, then stop, and think, “What am I doing?”<span style=""> </span>I am still forgetful, but I don’t do this multiple times a day.<span style=""> </span>My husband reports that I don’t repeatedly ask him, “Huh?<span style=""> </span>What?” during conversations. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Below are my results in the first 6 weeks:<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>+75 % <span style=""> </span>Mental Clarity, focus and memory- my husband now asks me where things are and I can remember.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 65% <span style=""> </span>Mood swings, depression—energy/industriousness has improved, Little chores don’t defeat me now.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+80 % <span style=""> </span>1 sinus headache in 5 weeks @ 5 vs. 3-4 times per week, pain @ 6-8<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 75% <span style=""> </span>1 headache in 5 weeks @ 5 vs 3-4 times per week, pain @ 6-8<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 100%<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Ringing in ears has disappeared, no longer bump into objects/walls.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 50 % <span style=""> </span>Neck pain, now 1-2 times per week @ 4-6 vs. ~ 6 times per week @ 6-9<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 100 %<span style=""> </span>Knee pain is now gone vs. 3 times per week pain @ 4-6<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 80 %<span style=""> </span>Ankle pain- before limping every day for 10 days, no limp<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 100%<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Arches- do not have to wear <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">orthotics</span> everyday vs. pain/limping if did not wear for majority of day.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+10 %<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Joint pain- I can now lay on my left shoulder for short periods of time <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+100% <span style=""> </span>Numbness- Shoulder L, does not go numb when I lay on it.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 50%<span style=""> </span>Blood sugar imbalances--I now do not get sick/tired if I do not eat every 2 hours.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+100%<span style=""> </span>Constipation- I am no longer constipated and this has been constant since my last pregnancy started. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 50 %<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Skin conditions-<span style=""> </span>By the second day, my skin felt smoother, 2 breakouts in 5 weeks VS. daily breakouts and redness.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 75% <span style=""> </span>Eczema- between fingers maybe 1 time per week, less severe so I don’t even bother with lotion vs. daily issue previously.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 50 %<span style=""> </span>Food cravings- My sweet cravings have been cut in half.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 80%<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">OCD</span> (Obsessive-Compulsive) habits now 1-2 times per week vs. 1-2 daily<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -1in; line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" >+ 50 % <span style=""> </span>Mood swings have decreased severity/frequency.<span style=""> </span>I have had 4 “bad days” in 5 weeks vs 1-2 “good days” in a week previously. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 22pt;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >These numbers and percentages represent my perceived improvements in those areas.<span style=""> </span>The pain scale I used is from 1-10, with 10 being the worst pain imaginable.<span style=""> </span>As you can read, I was a mess!<span style=""> </span>But because I was consistently taking my shakes everyday, I got amazing results right away.<span style=""> </span>My overall physical and mental improvement was 71.6% on 18 points of health.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Now at almost one year, I look back at where I was and I am amazed.<span style=""> </span>I am so glad that I have written all of this down because I know that it is easy to forget how bad it was—at the time, I thought that was just the way life was.<span style=""> </span>Pain and fogginess were a way of life for me, but others did not know.<span style=""> </span>I kept away from family and friends, I did not want to lie or take the effort to appear “normal.”<span style=""> </span>I have lost touch with many friends because of my conditions.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >I have continued to improve.<span style=""> </span>I look at this list from last September, and I have had even greater improvements since then.<span style=""> </span>Some of the issues have completely subsided, and others are mere annoyances instead of impeding on my lifestyle.<span style=""> </span>I am now wearing makeup and heels again. <span style=""> </span>I had previously given up on both due to my skin conditions and joint issues.<span style=""> </span>I realize now that I had given up on a lot of things, and I know that my family had suffered as well.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Tonight, Beth asked me how my older son George fared during this time.<span style=""> </span>In some ways, he was lucky.<span style=""> </span>I gave him all of my attention, effort and affection.<span style=""> </span>Sometimes, even to my detriment.<span style=""> </span>He was my focus, not my health nor my husband.<span style=""> </span>To say that this was an ideal time for him would be false, but things could have been better.<span style=""> </span>All of my energies were given to him and I had none left.<span style=""> </span>I simply did not have much to spare, but I gave it to him and prayed for help- and naps!<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >I know now that I am able to be a better mom, wife, parent, friend, and person because I am healthy.<span style=""> </span>This is why I have started sharing with friends and family.<span style=""> </span>I know that there are others out there who are hiding and suffering, that need help. <span style=""> </span>I will continue to share with others because I know that this does work!<span style=""> </span>I am living proof.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-15726196350922828302009-06-12T12:36:00.000-07:002009-06-12T12:45:13.481-07:00The Matthews Reliv StoryI've known Mark and Beth Matthews for about 15+ years. I babysat for them a few times back when they had about half the number of kids they have now. They are a homeschooling family of 12. Beth's uncle is Fr. John Tasto, the priest who started the Missionaries of the Cross in Tijuana. I worked with him many times over the past several years and hold him and the Matthews family in the highest respect. 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We’ve tried many things over the past eighteen years since his diagnosis. While some worked in small ways, we had never found something that made a difference in Patrick’s life. That is until we started taking Reliv products. When we began taking the products, it was because of many health issues within our family. Within the first few months we began to see significant differences in the health of our family members. Beth has received life-changing results from brain fog, leg and back pain, migraine headaches, and seasonal allergies. Over a period of several years, she had quite simply lost the ability to think clearly. Even mundane tasks like sending an Email, calling a doctor, or writing a check had become difficult. Being on bed rest for four months with our identical twins left her in a condition of nearly constant pain. Our whole family had tried numerous supplements over the years, but nothing worked. The migraines were becoming more frequent, and daily headaches were a way of life. Now, however, she is medication free for the first time in many, many years. Mark had back surgery several summers ago when a disc herniated and ruptured. After the surgery, the doctor told him that he had degenerative disc disease and that he would likely be back for more surgery. Mark continued to take 12-16 Ibuprofen a day and visit a chiropractor once or twice a week with little relief.<span style=""> </span>After about three months on the Reliv products he no longer dealt with chronic back pain. In addition, he<span style=""> </span>has regulated his blood pressure, and got rid of his C-Pap machine for sleep apnea. During his sleep study, Mark stopped breathing on average 38 times an hour, and now he sleeps comfortably without the dreaded mask. <span style=""> </span>Knowing that Reliv was helping us, we looked more seriously at finding a way to keep Patrick on the products consistently. Sure enough, over time, we began to see changes in our son for whom little had worked before. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:100%;" >After about five months on the Reliv products, Patrick began to show affection for the first time in over five years, smiling at his parents and holding our hands. This was huge because Patrick had become very aggressive and unpredictable during his teen years. He has also begun to stay on task for longer periods of time at school and at home. He has begun to transition from one activity to another with fewer negative behaviors. Even though Patrick is non-verbal he has shown less stress when expressing his needs, and he is beginning to sign more effectively. Patrick is a happy young man, and his assistant says that other people at the school think he’s lucky because he gets to work with Patrick. Overall, in a number of significant areas, Patrick has shown a 38% improvement. Reliv doesn’t offer any claims of healing or cures, but the great nutrition it provides has allowed Patrick to function much better over the past year, even becoming able to work part time at a pizza restaurant. </span>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-42589270945834205732009-06-11T12:33:00.000-07:002009-06-11T12:50:57.975-07:00New surprising resultSo I was at a meeting today at the Matthew's house. I brought a friend, so we sat around the table and I was able to hear everyone's health stories again. I had heard the two minute versions but today I got to hear more detail! <br /><br />One lady was talking about how she just deals with her kids better on the products. She said she is so much less stressed, doesn't yell at them, etc. One mom said she used to snap at the slightest thing. I was starting to get like that with Madeleine!! She has been really frustrating lately. She is totally entering the terrible twos and defying me all the time. If I tell her not to do something, she immediately does it. If I tell her to come here, she runs the other way laughing her fool head off. She throws fits when I ask her to do the smallest thing. (These reasons are why I'm ordering the kids product for her this month, but that's another post.) <br /><br />Anyway, I realized that I have not yelled at her for the week and a half I have been taking this stuff! I am so much more calm around her. I don't get frustrated. Just last night Ken was getting a little frustrated with her on our walk home from the playground, because she was taking forever and stopping all the time. I said, "She's just doing normal two year old things - nothing to get frustrated about." This is such a change in me. Just this alone makes it worth it to me. <br /><br />Also, I used to dread getting up in the middle of the night to nurse - actually just getting up in the middle of the night to do anything. Now it is no big deal and I don't mind at all. I still feel refreshed in the morning and even when I wake up at night. <br /><br />Stay tuned, some of my friends are going to write out their health stories for me and I'll post them soon!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-57484730564768426072009-06-10T12:49:00.000-07:002009-06-10T12:52:05.195-07:00Nicole's one week check inRemember my friend <a href="http://relivjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/guest-post.html">Nicole</a> from a few posts back? Here's her one week update. She's getting some great results!!<br /><br />I have noticed some differences since taking the shakes. <br /><br />I have always been real sensitive to cold and lately I have felt an overall warmness. My feet are still cold at night, but I do notice them being more warm at times. My husband even commented the other night that I felt very warm! Which is great because usually my skin is very cold and I feel cold chills running through me. The only thing that warms me is to sit in the hot car with the heat on, even if it is 80 degrees outside. I have been turning the air conditioner on in my car and I never do that!!!<br /><br />I haven't had a headache since starting the shakes and I usually notice a lot of headaches in my post ovulatory phase.<br /><br />The past few days I have been POPPING out of bed. Usually I drag myself out of bed.<br /><br />I am still feeling a sense of dizziness, but I do believe that the brain fog is not as dense as it used to be. I want to say that the brain fog is only 1/4 of what it used to be. It definately clears up in the afternoon when I am getting a long burst of energy from Noon til bedtime. So much of an improvement because that is when I would usually crash and be out til morning.<br /><br />Usually in the afternoon about 1pm I am unable to work through the brain fog anymore that I lay on the couch until dinner time. I am noticing that at 1pm my energy is stable and couldn't lay down if I tried. <br /><br />I used to have mild sugar cravings and I haven't eaten ice cream or anything sweet in the last few days. Not because it wasn't available, but because I really have NO desire for them. I used to eat sugar in hopes that it would make me feel better because the brain fog used to hurt so bad. <br /><br />I took my niece to the zoo the other day. It was so hot and we were at the zoo for about 4 hours. I got home and cleaned the house, did 3 loads of laundry and made dinner. If anyone knows me they know that I can barely peel me off the couch, especially in the afternoon. <br /><br />On Saturday night, I slept for 12 hours and since then I have slept for a good solid 8 hours. I normally sleep for 10 hours a night and still unable to wake up refreshed. I have been waking refreshed. A few mornings ago when I woke up at 430 am I was having a hard time falling back to sleep. I had a sense of energy running through me. It wasn't a caffeine shakey high, it was as if I felt my blood cells being refreshed and I ended up just waking up because I had energy to get out of bed..<br /><br />I am feeling more of an ease through my day and not so much of a dragging to do every little chore.<br /><br />I can't wait to see how I feel after one month on the shakes!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-83227671762102377632009-06-08T12:28:00.001-07:002009-06-08T12:34:14.071-07:00One week check inMy sponsor checked in with me yesterday to see how I'm doing after a week on the products. We went over my health survey and here's what's happened. <br /><br />I thought my mental clarity, focus, and concentration has improved by about 50%. In one week I'd say that's pretty good! I think I've totally eliminated my cold feet at night, which is a circulation problem. I have not noticed that at all. Sugar cravings seem to be the same. Stress is about the same but was not high to begin with. The best thing is that my energy level is way up! I have a 7 week old baby and I do not feel tired AT ALL. Granted, he is a good sleeper - usually only getting up once/night. (I know! God had mercy on me after the last kid!) But I have a lot of energy during the day and don't think I could take a nap if I tried. It's not a hyper kind of energy either like I'd get on caffeine, more like a "feel-good" kind of energy. If this keeps up I'll be thrilled.<br /><br />I have decided to order the kid's product for my daughter when I place my order this month. She's a good eater normally but some days it seems like she hardly eats anything. With all the stories I've heard about how much kids have benefited from the kid's shake I'm going to try it for her. Maybe it'll help the terrible twos, which seem to be in full force over here.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-21918253285553619562009-06-07T11:22:00.000-07:002009-06-07T11:25:25.679-07:00Check out these stories!<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/T4SyLPFeJt0&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/T4SyLPFeJt0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />I know it's 11 minutes, but really worth it to see what Reliv has done for these people's lives! Beth from Indiana (towards the middle of the video) is a friend of mine - I've known her for probably 15 or more years.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-84719972575979801382009-06-04T13:05:00.000-07:002009-06-04T13:08:39.046-07:00EnergyWell, definitely so far I've had a lot more energy. So has Ken (DH). He told me yesterday that he would sometimes take a quick nap in his car at lunchtime, but he's definitely noticed a change in his energy level at lunchtime. Now he says he couldn't fall asleep if he tried! I think that's great. And with the little sleep I'm getting these days, I should be exhausted but I really feel good. Someone even commented that I looked "bright eyed" this morning and said that boy must be giving you some sleep!<br /><br />Also, I have noticed I am not as hungry as usual. And I'm feeling like eating healthier, although the iced coffee I'm drinking right now is tasting really good!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-30138401533919697842009-06-03T06:27:00.000-07:002009-06-03T06:29:17.431-07:00Guest PostA friend of mind decided to try out reliv as well! Here is her post:<br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">What I want reliv to do for me?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I suffer from chronic headaches, fogginess, and not having enough energy for my age. Pretty much since I can remember I have dealt with these three major symptoms. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">It has gotten to a point where I know that these symptoms are not something I should have to deal with and they are also starting to affect my daily life routine. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I am a 30 year old woman, a stay at home wife, so my <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244035720_0">energy level</span> does not match my easy going non-stressful life.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I am starting reliv to hopefully clear up these symptoms. I want to be able to see life clearly and not behind a hazey curtain that I view it now. I am hoping that reliv with give me the energy to live the excitement I feel about being alive!<em> </em> I just don't have the energy to live my life they way I desire. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I am very excited to track my progress!</span></div> <div> </div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-47763312202439655752009-06-02T13:23:00.001-07:002009-06-02T13:28:01.311-07:00Mental Clarity needed over here!We're on our 4th day of shakes. I lost my keys last night and today found them IN THE WASHING MACHINE. Hm.<br /><br />A few nights ago, my son was up every hour from about 1am to 6am. When I woke up I realized that I should be completely exhausted, but I felt totally normal. And I haven't felt like I needed a nap at all in the past few days. We've also been walking about an hour in the morning the past few mornings, and we're hoping to keep this up! I'm not sure if this is a detox symptom or not, but I was sweating like I've never sweated before after our walk today, and it was only 71 degrees! I HAD to take a shower when I got home, so I put my daughter in front of Dora the Explorer and my son was asleep in the carseat so I took a 30 second shower. After that I felt fabulous.<br /><br />Stay tuned for our very first guest post, my friend who is starting the product tomorrow!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-62928460006301536692009-05-31T17:57:00.000-07:002009-05-31T17:58:44.841-07:00Headache!I know something is going on, because I never get headaches. I'm drinking lots of water and took a few tylenol. I think I'm detoxing!<br /><br />Yes, this will replace my daily vitamins, which I should be taking but I don't always.<br /><br />And I took one shake first thing in the morning, the second one after I mowed the lawn. I ate three healthy meals, but I don't think I ate as much as usual.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-69679417544257170642009-05-31T12:07:00.000-07:002009-05-31T12:10:37.558-07:00Day 2I don't know if this has anything to do with Reliv, but this morning I woke up ready to go! In fact I was excited about getting up, even after about 6 hours of interrupted sleep. I woke up with this song lyric in my head from the song "Here in America" by Rich Mullins.<br /><br />"There is so much beauty around us for just two eyes to see. But everywhere I go, I'm looking."<br /><br />It's a beautiful day and I mowed the front and back lawn and just got out of the shower and I feel great! I love this time of year.<br /><br />We've just had our 4th shake.<br /><br />Baby Boy is waking up. I'm sure he needs a diaper change and a little Mama :)Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-24426487783955225162009-05-30T11:20:00.001-07:002009-05-30T11:24:26.618-07:00First shakeWe received our package in the mail - in the morning, even! - and took our first shake just before lunch. DH is upstairs asleep... hm....<br /><br />The Fibrestore has 10 grams of fiber in one serving! And you are supposed to drink two shakes every day (mixing the Classic, Innergize and Fibrestore.) Neither one of us minded the taste at all. It's only 8 ounces, so not bad. <br /><br />I guess it seems like a lot of money when you're ordering a month's supply for two people, but really, each shake is less than half of the cost of a Starbucks drink, and we've been known to get a few of those here and there.... every day for ONE of us!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423649181686370954.post-75303897808477989212009-05-29T19:18:00.000-07:002009-05-29T19:38:45.343-07:00Is Reliv right for me?My story begins.<br /><br />A few months ago, when I was about 8 months pregnant, I went to visit an old friend of mine. She has 12 kids and I've known her and her family for over 15 years. I hadn't really talked to her in awhile, but I had always admired her family, so I went to get some parenting advice, especially regarding going from one child to two. She gave me some great discipline advice for my 2 year old, which we have implemented and it's worked beautifully when I'm consistent! Then she told me about this nutritional supplement she's been taking called Reliv. I had noticed that she looked fantastic. Her eyes were bright, her skin clear, and she had a ton of energy. Did I mention she has 12 kids? And she homeschools? It makes me tired just thinking about it! Anyway, she told me that she had lost 40 pounds, did not have the brain fog she had had anymore, and felt better than she did as a cheerleader. I was interested, but since I was about to have a baby I didn't really follow up with her. <br /><br />Then, I met another high school friend one day at the library. I hadn't seen her for a long time. She has two kids now as well. She told me that she is also taking Reliv and feels great. In fact, she has had incredible results. She invited me to a Lunch and Learn at the first friend's house and said I could bring the kids. So I went a few weeks ago.<br /><br />I don't know too much about it yet, but I know that the Standard American Diet is sorely lacking. I feel like I cook and eat pretty well most of the time, but I know my diet could be much better. I know I'm missing out on vitamins and nutrients that I need. Reliv is supposed to be optimum nutrition, which helps the body heal itself. There are three products you take at the beginning - the Classic, which is the 72 vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, amino acids, etc, and it's all balanced the way it's supposed to be. The doctor who invented this did it to help children in third world countries get better nutrition. The foundation he started is helping lots of kids, and they are getting great results. The second product is called Innergize, which helps the cells absorb all the vitamins, and the third is called Fibrestore, and this product cleans all systems in your body. They are powders you mix in water, which helps everything get absorbed immediately. <br /><br />I went to a few more meetings, and met several people who I knew from church who are taking Reliv. Everyone on it has felt great and everyone has a different story. Some people were in constant pain from fibromyalgia, and now are pain free. Some people were on antidepressants for many years and are off them now. Some people had high blood pressure and triglycerides and now they're in the optimum range. Almost everyone lost weight. If I had gone to a meeting where I didn't know anyone, I would have thought this sounded way too good to be true. But since I have known these people for years, and I know they wouldn't make this stuff up, my husband and I decided to give it a try. We ordered the stuff yesterday.<br /><br />Here's what I would like to happen with this product for me. I'd like to have a lot more energy. I mean enough to get the housework done and still be able to get on the floor and play with my kids. I'd like to be able to focus on tasks more. I'd like to lose 20 pounds. Is this too much to ask? I don't know. Let's find out. We should get the stuff tomorrow and I'll let you know how it goes. <br /><br />If anyone wants more information or if you want to try it with me, please email me at regs78 at yahoo<br /><br />Let's see how this goes!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146718549061898275noreply@blogger.com0