Caution to parents: This Vaccine Might Cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Posted on June 4, 2011 by amyhagerup

Can the hepatitis B vaccine cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? I’ve recently become a fan of Dr. Mercola. On his website, he will quote a study that has been done, give the facts from that, and then he will give his own comments about it. Fascinating! He is not afraid to take on controversial topics like the study done in peer-reviewed papers that cites hepatitis B vaccine as a possible cause for numerous sudden infant deaths (in the U.S. and in Europe), multiple sclerosis, and other autoimmune disorders. Continue reading

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Warnings about Skin Cancer from Survivors

Posted on June 2, 2011 by amyhagerup

Here is a poignant youtube video about avoiding skin cancer called “Dear 16 year old me.” It is all about skin cancer, how it begins, and an exhortation to protect yourself and examine your skin. I really loved how this was put together with multiple people giving their viewpoint on what they wish they had known as a 16 year old about the dangers of skin cancer. Continue reading

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How Chemical Toxins are Poisoning Us Little by Little

Posted on May 31, 2011 by amyhagerup

Are you becoming more concerned about the everyday chemicals that are affecting your health? I am too. Everyone is taking in everyday chemicals EVERY DAY. It is a slow, undetectable poisoning, manifesting itself once the body reaches its limit, which means the body can no longer process the chemicals without producing some type of health problem. Continue reading

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Avoid Artery Damage from a High Fat Meal

Posted on May 23, 2011 by amyhagerup

Are you tempted to swing into the drive-thru and pick up a quick burger? Don’t do it! Even one high-fat, fast food meal can wreak havoc on your arteries causing artery damage. Because of the delicate lining of your arteries, a single high-fat meal can spike triglyceride-rich lipoprotein which is a type of blood lipid that can result in inflammation within those delicate artery walls. Continue reading

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Secret Ingredient for Fat-burning – Right in Your Cupboard!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by amyhagerup

Did you know you can boost your fat-burning ability by using a vinegar based salad dressing ? Yes, it’s true. A daily dose of vinegar, about two tablespoons worth, can help you get rid of body fat. Researchers have concluded that obese people who included one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in their daily diet dissolved more body fat than those who were on an identical diet but without the vinegar. Ordinary household vinegar seems to be able to turn on genes that help fight fat. Continue reading

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Can God Use Social Media to Answer Prayer?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by amyhagerup

I have a question for you today: Do you believe that God can answer prayer through the use of social media? I have an incredible story to share with you about how God did just that when we were on a 13 hour trip to visit our kids and grandkids. We had a serious breakdown and . . . well, just listen to what happened here. Continue reading

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Yes, You Can Make a Difference on the Earth

Posted on April 20, 2011 by amyhagerup

Earth day is every day for Shaklee who has in its DNA to make a difference on the earth. But since Earth Day for everyone else is just in April, Shaklee is on a mission to create 50,000 more healthy homes during April and May and beyond. Continue reading

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Two Critical Steps to Help Discover the Cause of Your Health Problems

Posted on April 12, 2011 by amyhagerup

I am convinced that your level of exposure to everyday chemicals equals the quality of your health, now and in the future. It is from this perspective that I want to help you learn how to evaluate the possible cause your health problems.

First critical step to discover the cause of your health problems: Ask why

As my health problems persisted, I increasingly asked myself questions like why I felt sad one day Continue reading

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A Stressful Mule Ride with No Option for Getting Off

Posted on March 26, 2011 by amyhagerup

My husband, Mark, and I began our married life together as missionaries in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a beautiful, mountainous country, and at one point, we lived in Waka where we could only come in and out of our station by a small airplane – or a two day mule trip! There were no car roads into Waka. One of my husband’s roles there was to teach and preach at out-lying villages so he had to make treks into the surrounding mountains to do so. On one such trek, I went with him. He had never been to this particular area before. We would take mules and walk some of the time, and ride mules the rest of the time. His treks were usually 2 or 3 days in length – this one was 3 days. Continue reading

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What’s So Great About Vivix?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by amyhagerup

Have you heard about Shaklee’s resveratrol product called Vivix? If not, you are in for a surprise! Let me ask you another question: Have you heard of the French paradox?

The French Paradox refers to the fact that while the French eat a diet rich in saturated fats, they do not experience the weight issues of Americans and have relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases that plague Americans. This paradox was aired in the United States on 60 Minutes in 1991 with the speculation that red wine decreases the incidence of cardiac diseases. When red wine was dissected, resveratrol was found and now there are a lot of resveratrol products available.

Enter Shaklee’s Vivix, a Concentrated Resveratrol Product Continue reading

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Turn Tragedy into Music Making

Posted on February 24, 2011 by amyhagerup

“About 18 years ago, a Dagomba woman named Sanatu gave birth to a baby girl in a mud hut in Ghana, West Africa. After giving birth, 18 year old Sanatu propped herself up on her elbows to look at her baby. A tear came down her cheek as she gazed at her tiny daughter, but then she fell back into the midwife’s arms and died. All the midwives started wailing “Oh Sanatu” while leaving the newborn alone in the corner of the mud hut. Continue reading

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Simple Tip to Reduce Dry, Cracked Skin

Posted on February 9, 2011 by amyhagerup

Does your dry, cracked skin make you think of a cactus? Do you suffer with dry, cracked skin and blame it on the harsh winter weather or the time you spend in the pool? On another note, do you love a long, hot shower as much as my teenage daughters do? Continue reading

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Why You Need a Bird Dog

Posted on January 18, 2011 by amyhagerup

A bird dog is a type of hunting dog used to hunt or retrieve birds or other small game animals. In real estate, a bird dog is someone who looks for good investments to direct someone to who can flip the house and resale it. In short, bird dogs help to sniff out people, investments, opportunities and connect what they discover to the ones who can benefit from them. Everyone needs a bird dog (or twenty!) to help out in life. Continue reading

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7 Marketing Lessons Learned from the Man with the Golden Voice

Posted on January 7, 2011 by amyhagerup

Everyone is super excited about Ted Williams discovery, the man with the golden voice. When I listened to his video for the first time, I was so struck by his voice, I couldn’t believe it. I showed the clip to my family and they were amazed too. I was struck by the lessons we cna learn from the man with the golden voice. Let me share the marketing lessons we can learn from Ted Williams. Continue reading

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Subtract 10 Pounds from Your Weight & Get Healthier

Posted on January 4, 2011 by amyhagerup

Did you know that two thirds of Americans are overweight to obese? Unless that trend is reversed, those Americans (your friends and family – maybe you?) are doomed to an unhealthy (and maybe shortened) life.

Author & educator Brad Lamm has written a book called Just 10 lbs – Easy Steps to Weighing What you Want (Finally!) This book provides easy motivation to take control of your weight by taking that dreaded first step – losing the first ten lbs. Continue reading

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What is Taking Up Too Much Real Estate in Your Brain?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by amyhagerup

Years ago, I was teaching Class 2 in an international school in Kumasi, Ghana where my children also attended. I enjoyed teaching my 24 six year olds, though I did feel the heavy responsibility of taking them from point A in September to point B in June! Our books and supplies were limited so I used small, white-papered exercise books for their writing assignments.

I remember one night after my three kids were in bed, I was using a ruler to draw lines in each of the 24 exercise books for the next day – so my kids would have lines to write on. As I drew the lines, I suddenly came to my senses! Being consumed with straight lines for these kids to write on was taking up way too much real estate in my brain – as well as minutes from my day that could be invested in a much more profitable way. I put the pen and ruler down and accepted the fact that the kids could write their assignments without the lines. Continue reading

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A Christmas Gift to Give to Jesus

Posted on December 15, 2010 by amyhagerup

Have you ever thought about what you could give to Jesus for Christmas? That has certainly been a desire of my heart. When our first three children were 3, 4, and 6 yrs old, we wanted to do something as a family for a gift to Jesus – after all, it was His birthday. Continue reading

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What Kind of Tree is Your Business: Papaya or Oak?

Posted on December 4, 2010 by amyhagerup

I recently received this African proverb from a friend in Ghana: “If you want to live under shade in your old age, then plant a tree today.” My friend went on to say, “But be careful the kind of tree you plant. If you plant a papaya tree, it is harvested in a year. If acacia, it is harvested in some ten years time. But if you take all the trouble and patience to plant mahogany, teak, oak, baobab or odum, it would stand for hundreds of years! Continue reading

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Turn Black Friday Green

Posted on November 24, 2010 by amyhagerup

In just a few days many people will freely remove money from their wallets in exchange for deals to entertain, decorate, eat, wear, etc. for themselves or others as gifts. I guess it is well-named as “black” Friday since the desire for deals overshadows healthy contemplation about a purchase. Continue reading

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9 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition-Part 2

Posted on November 17, 2010 by amyhagerup

In Part 1, I introduced you to my precious daughter, Colette, who we adopted at age 22 months in Africa where we were living as missionaries. The poor little thing was extremely malnourished and only weighed 14 lbs. As we nursed her back to health, we learned 9 signs of inadequate nutrition. The first four that I covered in part 1 were: lack of energy, brittle hair, ridged nails, and mouth problems. Here are the final five signs of inadequate nutrition Continue reading

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9 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition – Part 1

Posted on November 9, 2010 by amyhagerup

Back in 1996 while living in West Africa, I was visiting the orphanage there with my three year old whom we had adopted from the orphanage as an infant. A tiny 14 lb girl toddled up to me and held her arms up for me to pick her up. At 22 months old, she was very malnourished, partly due to the other orphans eating faster than she did out of a common bowl, so she never got much food. Continue reading

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8 Health Benefits of Skin Brushing

Posted on November 1, 2010 by amyhagerup

When I first learned about the specific things we can do for healthy skin, I realized in a small way the benefit of skin brushing. So I bought a brush and would do skin brushing occasionally in the bath. I wasn’t too committed to doing it which translated means I didn’t really believe the benefit was worth my time and effort. That is no longer true. I now allow time to do dry skin brushing every day right before I bathe. The reason it is now part of my personal wellness program is because I’ve learned the benefits . . . and I believe they are true. Continue reading

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9 Strategies to Reduce High Blood Pressure

Posted on October 28, 2010 by amyhagerup

“Your mother had a heart attack last night…” was being said to me a couple of weeks ago over the phone. One of her arteries started to close up, causing her chest pain. She responded quickly, called 9-1-1, and the surgeon was able to get that artery propped open with a stint. Whew – all is well.

But how about you? How’s your heart holding up these days? Are those arteries nice and open? I want to share nine strategies with you for helping you reduce high blood pressure. Continue reading

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A Little Known Reason for You to Get Moving

Posted on October 18, 2010 by amyhagerup

You hear all the time that you need to get moving for better health, but have you ever stopped to ask why you need to exercise? And have you ever considered the irony of feeling more energetic when you do get moving more? One significant answer to why you need to get moving for better health is Continue reading

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The Language of Your Hands

Posted on September 26, 2010 by amyhagerup

When was the last time you really studied your hands? I mean really examined them? I have a theory about hands. My theory is that hands have their own language. Not a language of words, of course, but rather hands are the main way you interact with your world. With your hands you embrace life or push it away. Think about it: language involves speaking good words, hurtful words, neutral words, or no words. It is the same way with hands: they can communicate kindness and gentleness, or hatefulness and anger. Yes, hands have a definite language. Continue reading

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