Asthma and Indoor Air

National Academy of Sciences Report - "Clearing the Air: Asthma and Indoor Air Exposures"

Three years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asked the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to undertake an assessment of the role of indoor air quality in the growing asthma problem. EPA asked NAS to characterize the state of the science on health impacts and prevention strategies, and to provide recommendations on needed research.

In response to this request, the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine has issued a report, Clearing the Air: Asthma and Indoor Air Exposures, on the role of indoor environmental pollutants in the development and exacerbation of asthma. The report affirms the Administrator's asthma initiative to educate the public about the ways they can help control asthma by managing indoor air quality.

The report concludes that exposure to indoor pollutants is an important contributor to the asthma problem in this nation. Asthma sufferers should consult with their doctor about reducing their exposure to secondhand smoke, dust mites, pet dander, molds, and cockroaches.

Since Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors, exposure to indoor allergens and irritants may play a significant role in triggering asthma episodes.

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“Natural, organic, chemical-free, preservative-free, etc.”

This is a difficult subject from a marketing point of view, because most customers want and respond to simple, easy answers. The fact of the matter is that these topics are complicated. Nonetheless, I have sent this to you in a word document rather than a pdf so you can cut and paste the information that you select for your convenience. As you can see, I’ve tried a “good news/bad news” approach; though the bad news really isn’t bad…it’s simply accurate and truthful.

“Natural”
The “bad” news: “Natural” has no legal definition, so the term can be used to convey a general sense of wholesomeness without specific meaning.

The good news: By all means, use the term “natural” when describing Shaklee products, because they are as natural as possible. We challenge any other manufacturer of competitive products to prove they are more natural and effective than Shaklee products.

“Organic”
The “bad” news: “Organic,” while worthwhile, does not ensure purity or potency, and when it comes to using the term on dietary supplement labels, the legal standard prevents manufacturers from using the term except under very limited circumstances. Those circumstances preclude using the term for dietary supplements, for the most part, since herbal ingredients (often grown in the wild), and imported ingredients, while pure, do not qualify for organic designation.

The good news: While our raw materials may include organic ingredients, Shaklee quality assurance and ingredient specifications ensure a standard that is often higher than organic. Shaklee tests raw materials that go into our products for contaminants with the requirement that they be present below the legal standard or not detectable at all.

“Chemical-free”
The “bad” news: Strictly speaking, everything is made of chemicals. What consumers really need to consider is the presence of harmful or harsh chemical ingredients.

The good news: No Shaklee product—dietary supplement, personal care product, household product—contains harsh or harmful chemicals in their formulations or ingredients of any kind that are shown to be harmful to human health.

“Preservative-free”
The “bad” news: In order for some products to have a useful shelf life, some must contain preservatives of some sort, especially if they contain lots of natural ingredients. Just as fresh fruits and vegetables deteriorate very quickly, unless something is done to preserve them, consumer products need protection, too. This is one reason for expiration and “use by” dates.

The good news: No Shaklee dietary supplement contains artificial preservatives (or colors, flavors, or sweeteners). They are formulated in such a way that nutritive ingredients, such as vitamin C, “self-preserve” the supplement over its usable shelf life. Personal care products and cosmetics often require mild preservatives to prevent microbial infestation and cross contamination after opening. Without them, they would pose a health hazard after a very short time. Household products don’t require preservatives.

Keith Anderson
Shaklee Field Communications

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Diabetes II and Skipping Breakfast

New research indicates that people who eat a healthy breakfast, such as a high-fiber cereal and fruit, actually have better health outcomes on measures such as weight gain than people who skip breakfast altogether. The study also indicates that a healthy breakfast fights diabetes, heart disease, and reduces the likelihood of stroke.

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