Recent research shows that Vitamin D—the "sunshine vitamin"—offers a multitude of benefits including supporting healthy heart function, immune and bone health. But, up to 80% of Americans may have insufficient levels of this essential nutrient. Supplemental vitamin D is clinically supported and proven to significantly raise blood levels of vitamin D.

Did You Know?
• Vitamin D is present in certain fish and fortified foods such as cow’s milk, orange juice, and breakfast cereals. However, it is difficult to get adequate amounts of vitamin D through diet alone.
• Due to insufficient exposure to sunlight, people who live farther from the equator have a greater risk of having insufficient vitamin D levels than those who live near it.
• Even weak sunscreens (SPF 8) can inhibit vitamin D production by up to 95%.
• The older you are, the more vitamin D you need. With age, your body becomes less efficient in converting vitamin D to a form it can use.
• People with darker skin are more susceptible to having insufficient vitamin D levels.

Are YOU getting enough Vitamin D? Get the answer with Vitamin D-ology™, a new online quiz developed by Shaklee Scientists. Based on the answers to 8 simple questions, the Vitamin D quiz will quickly calculate the Shaklee Health Sciences recommended level of Vitamin D.  The level of vitamin D supplementation you may need depends on many factors including where you live, time of year, your skin color, how much sun exposure you get each day, your age, if you are overweight, how often you eat fish or vitamin D fortified foods and how often you exercise.  

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Shaklee's Vita-D3 is the culmination of recent scientific research including two industry-leading Shaklee vitamin D studies. Plus, Shaklee Vita-D3 is subjected to over 300 quality tests to guarantee product purity. Our vitamin D supplement contains 1,000 IU of high potency vitamin D3, the most potent form of vitamin D.

Studies show this essential nutrient helps:  * Support healthy heart function * Promote immune system health * Facilitate healthy cell development * Maintain strong bones and teeth by increasing calcium absorption

Who Should Consider Vita-D3? Men, women, and adolescents ages 16 and older who: * May not get adequate sun exposure * Don’t exercise regularly * May not get enough vitamin D from their diet * Are overweight * Live farther from the equator * Have darker skin pigmentation.

Shaklee's Vita-D3 is tested for purity and potency, is Star-K kosher certified and is Gluten Free. It contains high potency vitamin D3 and is based on cutting-edge nutrition science. Stay Well and Get Your Sun! Elise

Fundraising is not as easy as it once was. The supporters who used to easily reach for their checkbook are being more cautious now. Some are not making donations at all, others are making smaller donations. But as donations falter, need is increasing. The services offered by so many charities and organizations are needed now more than ever.

So what can you do to create more cash flow for your organization while not taking all your staff's time fundraising? Wouldn't it be pleasant to be able to focus on your programs without having to be concerned with money, or the lack of it?

Shaklee has introduced a new program that is a partnership with me, Shaklee and your organization. It uses the simple concept that people will change brands to support their favorite charity. Marketing research has shown that 85% to 90% of supporters will change brands to support their cause.

According to Shaklee Chairman and CEO Roger Barnett, “At Shaklee, we care about the world we live in and we want to offer products that are always safe, always work, and are always green. We believe that if we join forces with local organizations, we can make a real impact on their fundraising efforts and increase the value of their services to their communities.”

If you are ready to think outside the Box, watch the video on the right, then email me to set up a time to talk about how we can work together to provide a sustainable cash flow by using sustainable green products from Shaklee!  I am at your service!

Elise   Elise@EliseHearn.com