Hi, Friends!  Some of you have been hanging out with me here for a while and others of you are just joining me on this journey/adventure of life!  I wanted to welcome and thank all of you for your encouragement and for sharing your lives with me, as well. I wanted to share part of our family’s story with you all today.

About two years ago in March of 2011, my oldest son developed a red, scaly rash on his face.  We first thought it was an allergic reaction, but after removing the suspected irritant…the rash persisted, with a vengeance!  I felt so bad for my son, it was a red, itchy, dry and peeling circle all around his mouth.  Even if we would get it to clear up a small amount, it would not last long, at all.  Our pediatrician sent us to a specialist after several creams, steroids and medicines were unsuccessful.  I hated the idea of using all these things on his skin, as well!  The specialist diagnosed him as having psoriasis and eczema…and prescribed more creams and such.

Before Shaklee…

Now that I had a name for the issue, I poured over books and the internet.  I questioned everyone I knew for more natural answers for my son’s skin issues.  Surely, he would not have to be on medication for the rest of his life.  I knew that steroids weaken the skin over time and starting him so young, I so badly wanted to avoid these things.

We started using Vitamin E both topically and internally, and that helped some.  Oatmeal baths, olive oil rubs and probiotics were some other more natural attempts.  The length of time between flare-ups seemed to be growing, but I felt lost and overwhelmed.  I wanted the best and safest things for my son without stressing over it all.  For over a year we battled with his skin issues with no long-term results.

And then…an AH-HA moment came…one day I was invited to listen to a live video conference call about a company called SHAKLEE.   I had never heard of it and had no idea what would be talked about.  And then,  there it was…a company that prided themselves on providing safe, all-natural and green remedies for the very issues my son was having!  Not only that, by using their products I could start a business of my own, just by sharing what I loved.  And I had no idea at the time that I would so completely fall in love with the company, their ideals and, of course, their products.  It soon became a clear choice that this was the perfect fit for my family.

After Shaklee!!!

I came across Shaklee while looking for help for my son, but my husband’s health had been a concern for several years before this.  A broken back from a car accident had left him unable to work and provide for our family.  So when I was presented with a solution for my family’s health and financial solution, I would have been a fool not to JUMP at the opportunity.

And that was six month’s ago!  August of 2012, I began my journey with an AMAZING team of Shaklee women with stories similar to mine.  This company and my team have inspired and helped me in ways I never even knew I needed.  The training, support and encouragement has meant so much and done so much for my family.  By exclusively using Shaklee products,  my son’s skin has been completely clear for 5 months.  We are all healthier that we have been in years.  By replacing our toxic cleaners with all-natural, safe cleaning products and using the vitamins and supplements that are tested many times over  for purity, I know I am doing all I can to protect my family.  And hey, if I make a living doing that, I’m going to have to call that a WIN-WIN!!

If you want to know more about natural health solutions or starting a business of your own, I would love to talk to you about this opportunity to change your life and change your health!  Just answer these questions and we’ll set up a time to talk about your needs!

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