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In this issue…

♦ The science behind low energy ♦ Strategies to boost energy
♦ Your body’s energy factories… mitochondria
♦ Three biological systems that control your energy
♦ The care and feeding of your mitochondria… ♦ When you need that extra boost…
♦ Traveling? Be prepared… take Shaklee with you!
♦ Worried about “bugs”?

“It is important that we understand the continuous expenditure of energy necessary to maintain our bodies in a normal functioning condition. Realize that the source of such energy lies in the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. It cannot come from any other source! If, for any reason, there is a deficiency of nutritional intake, your body substances are drawn upon to meet the emergency. Less essential cells must give of themselves in order that the more vital cells are maintained. In other words, your body will literally be living on itself!

How much of your cell structure is weakened, today, because you fail to supply the nutritional substances necessary to maintain your vital organs in workable condition?“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The science behind low energy

Do you hit a wall around 2 p.m. almost every day? If so, you’re not alone. Persistent fatigue is one of the most common complaints among working adults, yet many people dismiss it as a normal part of modern life. It isn’t. That afternoon energy crash is your body’s way of signaling that its energy-producing systems need attention… not another cup of coffee.

The hidden energy crisis

For many high achievers, fatigue extends far beyond feeling sleepy. Brain fog, poor  concentraion, irritability, and physical heaviness often become daily companions. Studies suggest that nearly 40% of working adults experience chronic tiredness, with symptoms commonly peaking between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Unfortunately, many respond with caffeine, sugary snacks, or energy drinks that provide only temporary relief while reinforcing a cycle of energy highs and lows.

The good news? Energy isn’t simply something you’re born with… it is something your body continuously creates and renews.

Strategies to boost energy

____ Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
____ Eat a clean diet of protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats.
____ Take Shaklee energy-producing supplements daily.
____ Drink more water. One of the signs of dehydration is fatigue.
____ Exercise 30-60 minutes each day.
____ Reduce the stressors in your life. Stress drains energy.
____ Limit alcohol consumption.
____ Create a compelling future. Find things to be excited about.
____ Spend more (or less) time with others, depending upon how they affect you.

Your body’s energy factories… mitochondria

Every second of every day, trillions of cells are hard at work converting the food you eat and the oxygen you breathe into adenosine triphosphate (ATP)… the body’s universal energy molecule. Tiny cellular structures called mitochondria perform this incredible task, supplying fuel for your muscles, brain, heart, and every organ in your body.

When mitochondrial function is compromised by poor nutrition, chronic stress, inadequate sleep, or inactivity, energy production slows. No amount of caffeine can replace energy your cells aren’t producing efficiently.

Your brain is especially vulnerable. Although it represents only about 2% of your body weight, it consumes roughly 20% of your daily energy. Even slight disruptions in blood sugar regulation, oxygen delivery, or neurotransmitter balance can leave you struggling to concentrate long before your body feels physically tired.

The hidden energy thieves

Many people unknowingly sabotage their energy every day.

They push through exhaustion instead of recovering. They mistake stimulants for energy. They spend hours under constant digital stimulation, keeping their nervous system locked in a low-grade “fight-or-flight” state. Over time, this constant stress drains emotional, mental, and physical reserves.

Ironically, the habits people rely on to stay productive often become the very habits that leave them exhausted.

Stop fighting your biology

One of the biggest misconceptions about fatigue is that it reflects a lack of motivation or discipline. In reality, chronic tiredness is often your body’s request for restoration… not more determination.

Instead of masking symptoms with another cup of coffee or sugary snack, support the systems responsible for creating energy in the first place.

Prioritize consistent sleep, expose yourself to morning sunlight, eat nutrient-dense meals rich in protein and healthy fats, exercise regularly to strengthen your mitochondria, and build intentional recovery into your day. Even a few minutes of deep breathing or stepping away from digital stimulation can help shift your nervous system into repair mode.

The takeaway

Real energy doesn’t come from a coffee cup… it comes from healthy cells, balanced hormones, efficient mitochondria, and a resilient nervous system working in harmony.

When you understand how your body actually creates energy, the afternoon slump becomes more than an inconvenience. It becomes valuable feedback. By working with your biology instead of against it, you can replace daily crashes with steady energy, sharper focus, greater productivity, and better long-term health.

Your body already knows how to create lasting energy. Sometimes it simply needs the right support to do what it was designed to do.

Three biological systems that control your energy

Sustained energy depends on three remarkable systems working together:

♦♦ Your circadian rhythm acts as your internal biological clock, regulating hormones, metabolism, body temperature, and alertness throughout the day. Feeling slightly less energetic in the early afternoon is perfectly normal… but severe crashes often suggest your daily rhythms need support.

♦♦ Your mitochondria serve as microscopic power plants inside nearly every cell. They require high-quality nutrition, oxygen, movement, and essential nutrients… including B vitamins, magnesium, antioxidants, CoQ10, and adequate protein… to produce energy efficiently.

♦♦ Your nervous system constantly balances between action and recovery. Modern life keeps many people stuck in sympathetic “go mode,” preventing the parasympathetic nervous system from fully restoring the body. Without genuine recovery, energy reserves gradually become depleted.

The care and feeding of your mitochondria…

If you’re constantly tired despite getting enough sleep, the problem may begin inside your cells. Mitochondria are tiny structures that generate nearly 90% of your body’s energy by turning the food you eat into ATP, the fuel every organ, muscle, and brain cell depends on.

As we age, mitochondrial function naturally declines. Chronic stress, poor nutrition, inadequate sleep, inactivity, and environmental toxins can speed that process, leaving you feeling drained and mentally foggy.

Give your cells what they need

Mitochondria thrive on nutrient-dense foods. Colorful fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants that defend against oxidative damage, while lean protein and healthy fats supply the building blocks for healthy cells. Key nutrients… including B vitamins, magnesium, CoQ10, and omega-3 fatty acids… help drive the chemical reactions that produce cellular energy.

Shaklee’s solution for mitochondrial health

Shaklee offers several science-backed products that nourish your mitochondria so you’ll have energy throughout the day. Try:

____ Vitalizer® delivers essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for everyday cellular nutrition.

____ B-Complex delivers the perfect balance of all eight B vitamins using the patented Bioactivated Absorption System™ designed to make it easier for your body to absorb them. These essential nutrients help support energy, cardiovascular and brain health, cell renewal, and healthy hair, skin, and nails.

____ CoQHeart® provides CoQ10, a critical nutrient involved in mitochondrial ATP production.

____ CorEnergy® contains ginseng to enhance stamina and energy, Cordyceps extract to promote more efficient use of oxygen, and antioxidant-rich green tea extract.

____ OmegaGuard® supplies omega-3s that promote healthy cell membranes and reduce inflammation.

____ VitalMag® helps support hundreds of energy-producing enzyme reactions.

Healthy habits build better mitochondria

Regular exercise signals your body to create new mitochondria, increasing your ability to produce energy over time. Good sleep allows cells to repair and regenerate, while stress reduction helps limit free radical damage that can impair mitochondrial performance.

Final thoughts

Lasting energy starts at the cellular level. Nourishing your mitochondria with healthy food, regular exercise, restorative sleep, and targeted nutritional support can help your body generate energy more efficiently. With science-based supplements like Vitalizer, B-Complex, CoQHeart, CorEnergy, OmegaGuard, and VitalMag, you can help fuel your cells today while supporting long-term vitality and healthy aging.

Take Shaklee and feel your energy soar!

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When you need that extra boost…

There are times and circumstances where an energy boost powered by caffeine is just what you need. Try these Shaklee supplements for a clean burst of energy to help you get that extra edge.

____ Performance™ Pre-Workout Energy Drink delivers natural energy from caffeine that’s derived from green tea extract for a long-lasting boost, plus beta-alanine and L-theanine to improve physical performance, delay muscle fatigue, reduce perceived exertion, and sharpen focus.

____ Performance Energy Chews provide a clean burst of energy to help you get that extra edge when you need it most. Each chew contains a scientific blend of caffeine from natural green tea extract, plus L-tyrosine, L-theanine, B vitamins, and vitamin D.

____ Sustained Energy Boost contains 100 mg caffeine from green coffee bean extract and green tea extract plus chardonnay grape seed extract to support healthy circulation to boost your energy and keep you going. Healthy circulation is critical for the distribution of nutrients and caffeine throughout the body. Sustained Energy Boost contains an exclusive and double-patented chardonnay grape seed extract that has been shown in a pilot study to rapidly enhance circulation within 1 hour.

Pre-Workout Drink Training

Traveling? Be prepared… take Shaklee with you!

Travelers today face many challenges: jet lag, unfamiliar and sometimes contaminated foods, polluted water, bacteria and viruses in strange hotel rooms, stale air in rental cars, muscle soreness from overexertion, and long exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays associated with travel to sunny locations.

You can travel safer and wiser if you pack a little Shaklee in your overnight bag:

____ Optiflora DI to maintain intestinal balance

____ Herb-Lax for constipation due to unfamiliar foods & stress

____ Vitalizer Blister Strips for essential nutrients while traveling

____ Life Shake (pouches) to give you easily digestible protein for extra energy and stamina

____ NutriFeron for superior immune protection

____ CorEnergy to promote sustained vitality and energy for strenuous activity

____ Stress Relief Complex helps relax the body and mind while combating stress

____ Dream Serene to help you get the sleep you need between vacation adventures

____ Meal-in-a-Bar and/or Snack Bars for healthy, delicious food on-the-go

____ Pain Relief Complex, nature’s answer to pain due to overexertion

____ Joint & Muscle Pain Cream to relieve joint and muscle soreness

____ Herbal Blend Multi-Purpose Cream soothes skin irritations and sore feet

____ Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays

____ Vita-E Complex Capsules. Break open capsules and apply to skin for healing relief from sunburn.

Dream Serene™ | All-Night Zzz’s

Worried about “bugs”?

No matter where you travel or where you stay, strange microbes can interrupt your vacation fun by causing sudden bouts of stomach cramps, diarrhea, or any number of disturbing symptoms.

To minimize your exposure to bacteria and viruses, fill a small travel bottle with . Just add a few drops to water on a cloth or paper towel and use to wipe down microbe laden surfaces in hotels and restrooms.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © July 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

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In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

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Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

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In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

Daily Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 | SHIELD by Shaklee

Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

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In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

Daily Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 | SHIELD by Shaklee

Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

This issue of Making a Difference! is brought to you by…

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Donna Titus
(843) 235-9800 office • (301) 928-2357 cell
Send Us An Email
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In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

Daily Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 | SHIELD by Shaklee

Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

This issue of Making a Difference! is brought to you by…

Sander Wellness Group
Kay Sander
(812) 760-3970 
Send Us An Email

In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

Daily Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 | SHIELD by Shaklee

Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

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In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

Daily Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 | SHIELD by Shaklee

Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

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In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

Daily Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 | SHIELD by Shaklee

Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

This issue of Making a Difference! is brought to you by…

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In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

Daily Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 | SHIELD by Shaklee

Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260

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In this issue…

♦ The sleep-health connection ♦ Sleep and life expectancy
♦ The hidden biology of restorative sleep
♦ The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation
♦ The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep  ♦ Product spotlight… Dream Serene
♦ Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips
♦ Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

“Wherever there is a weakness in the body, that organ or location is low in resistance against disease. So, local nutritional deficiency may cause a specific nutritional deficiency disease of that organ or location, or it may be a contributing factor to that disease.

Regardless of the type of disease, better nutrition will assist the body to overcome its effect.
Tissue cells weakened from mal-nutrition are certainly more susceptible to infection. Your first line of defense is your nutrition supply.

Nutritional deficiency is not something you dare ignore. Oh, you can ignore it, if you choose… but, if you do, you must suffer the inevitable consequences.“

~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD

The sleep-health connection

Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery systems. During sleep, the body enters an active state of repair and regulation that supports immune function, metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.

While you sleep, the immune system produces and regulates protective cells and signaling compounds that help strengthen the body’s defenses. Chronic sleep disruption may interfere with these processes and increase inflammation and vulnerability to illness.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. Research shows that inadequate sleep can affect hormones involved in hunger, energy balance, and glucose control, contributing to cravings and reduced metabolic efficiency.

The brain depends on restorative sleep as well. Healthy sleep cycles support memory, learning, emotional resilience, and mental clarity while helping clear metabolic waste that accumulates throughout the day.

Quality sleep is essential for supporting long-term health, resilience, and recovery.

Sleep and life expectancy

Research shows that adults who consistently get healthy, restorative sleep live years longer than those with poor sleep habits. In one large study, men with optimal sleep patterns gained nearly five additional years of life expectancy, while women gained more than two years. Healthy sleep was defined not only by duration, but also by falling asleep easily, staying asleep, waking refreshed, and avoiding sleep medications. Thus sleep, alongside nutrition and exercise, is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors affecting long-term health and longevity.

The hidden biology of restorative sleep

Sleep is far more than a passive period of rest. While the body appears inactive, a remarkable series of biological processes unfold beneath the surface, influencing immune resilience, metabolic balance, brain health, and emotional well-being. Modern research continues to reveal that sleep functions as one of the body’s most important repair and regulatory systems. From strengthening immune defenses to supporting memory consolidation and healthy glucose metabolism, quality sleep affects nearly every aspect of human physiology. Understanding these internal changes helps explain why chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased disease risk, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.

Sleep’s role in immune and metabolic health

During sleep, the immune system increases production of cytokines, specialized proteins that help coordinate immune responses and support protection against illness. Sleep also strengthens immunological memory, allowing the body to respond more effectively to future exposures to viruses and bacteria. Research shows that adequate sleep may even improve vaccine response.

Sleep deprivation disrupts this balance, increasing inflammation and altering immune cell activity. Over time, chronic sleep loss may contribute to elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive decline.

Sleep also plays a major role in metabolic regulation. During healthy sleep cycles, the body maintains insulin sensitivity and supports stable blood sugar control. Even a few nights of inadequate sleep can reduce glucose tolerance and increase insulin resistance.

At the same time, poor sleep disrupts appetite-regulating hormones. Lower leptin levels reduce feelings of fullness, while higher ghrelin levels stimulate hunger and cravings, particularly for processed, high-calorie foods. This combination may contribute to gradual weight gain and metabolic imbalance.

Sleep and cognitive health

The brain remains highly active during sleep. Deep sleep helps consolidate memories and strengthen learning pathways, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and mood regulation.

Sleep also activates the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear metabolic waste products linked to neuro-degenerative diseases. Without adequate sleep, concentration, emotional control, memory, and decision-making may begin to decline.

For all-night zzzzzs

Quality sleep affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports immune resilience, balanced metabolism, healthy brain function, and emotional stability. Prioritizing consistent, restorative sleep may be one of the most effective and accessible ways to support lifelong health and well-being.

The devastating effects of chronic sleep deprivation

♦♦ Weakens immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections
♦♦ Elevates chronic inflammation, contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders
♦♦ Disrupts hunger hormones, increasing cravings for sugar, processed carbohydrates, and calorie-dense foods and contributing to weight gain, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
♦♦ Reduces memory formation, concentration, learning ability, and mental clarity
♦♦ Impairs judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, increasing accident and injury risk
♦♦ Reduces stress tolerance and increases anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, and vulnerability to depression
♦♦ Accelerates cognitive aging and may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
♦♦ Lowers physical performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and exercise capacity
♦♦ Disrupts hormone balance, including cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, and reproductive hormones
♦♦ Accelerates visible signs of aging
♦♦ Increases daytime fatigue, reducing productivity
♦♦ Weakens pain tolerance
♦♦ Shortens overall lifespan

The nutritional secrets behind restful sleep

What you eat does more than fuel your body during the day… it also shapes how well you sleep at night. Research shows that certain nutrients and eating patterns influence sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and even how quickly you fall asleep.

One of the most important sleep-supporting nutrients is tryptophan, an essential amino acid used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin helps regulate mood and sleep-wake cycles, while melatonin signals the body that it’s time to rest. Foods rich in tryptophan include turkey, eggs, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Shaklee Life Shake provides a complete protein profile which includes the amino acid tryptophan.

Life Shake™ | The Daily Nutrition Shake for a Longer, Healthier Life

Some foods naturally contain melatonin itself. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are among the most studied, with research showing modest improvements in sleep duration and quality. Pistachios, walnuts, oats, grapes, and strawberries also provide small amounts of melatonin along with beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Dream Serene contains 2 mg of melatonin along with valerian root, lemon balm extract and L-theanine to help ensure a restful night.

Magnesium also plays a major role in healthy sleep. It calms the nervous system by supporting GABA activity, one of the brain’s primary relaxing neurotransmitters. Magnesium also helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that can interfere with sleep. Dark leafy greens, almonds, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and whole grains are among the best dietary sources. To make sure you’re getting enough, take Sustained Release VitalMag, a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, plus boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.

Omega-3 fatty acids may further support sleep quality through effects on brain function and inflammation. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide DHA, an omega-3 that supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and circadian regulation. If you’re not a fish eater, taking OmegaGuard can ensure you’re getting enough omega-3s for optimal health and sleep.

Other nutrients to help you sleep

B vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production (including serotonin and melatonin) and are found in whole grains, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens and… Shaklee B-Complex.
Vitamin D regulates sleep duration and quality. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Since most Americans are deficient in this nutrient, taking Vita-D3 is a wise choice.

Potassium and calcium help regulate muscle relaxation and nerve signaling, supporting restful sleep. You can find both in dairy, leafy greens, beans, and bananas. To supplement with potassium, choose VitalMag while OsteoMatrix and Chewable Cal Mag Plus contain easily absorbed and metabolized calcium.

Meal timing also affects sleep. Eating heavy meals too close to bedtime may disrupt digestion and circadian rhythms, while consistent meal timing helps synchronize the body’s internal clocks. Small changes can help create a healthier relationship between diet and restorative rest.

Product spotlight… Dream Serene

Since you spend roughly one-third of your life sleeping, you want to make every moment count toward the physical and mental rejuvenation that a good sleep provides!

But if a restful night’s sleep eludes you, try Dream Serene to fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

Dream Serene helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and alleviates occasional sleeplessness. This patent-pending formula contains:

♦♦ Melatonin… a hormone produced in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster.
♦♦ Valerian root… reduces the time necessary to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
♦♦ Lemon Balm extract is clinically shown to affect sleep and mood.

The synergistic blend of valerian & lemon balm promotes more restful sleep.

♦♦ L-theanine… an amino acid found in tea leaves that helps with the stress response.

Get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of with Dream Serene!

DREAM SERENE | Fall Asleep Faster. Wake Up More Rested.

Look and feel your best this summer with these 7 tips

Summer brings longer, warmer days, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors… but heat, sun exposure, and increased activity can also place extra demands on the body. These healthy summer tips can help you stay energized, hydrated, and protected all season long.

1. Hydrate… a lot! Hot weather and sweating increase fluid and electrolyte loss. Along with drinking plenty of water, replenish key electrolytes with Electrolyte+ Hydration & Focus Drink.

2. Protect your skin. UV exposure accelerates skin aging and increases sunburn risk. Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 helps shield skin from UVA/UVB rays while supporting hydration with key botanicals.

3. Get active outdoors. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, and beach walks are excellent ways to support cardiovascular health, mobility, and mood. For a natural energy lift, Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea delivers antioxidant-rich support.

4. Refresh your exercise routine. Fresh air and natural scenery can make exercise feel more enjoyable and motivating.

5. Prioritize rest and recovery. Summer is the perfect time to unplug, reduce stress, and spend time with family and friends.

6. Eat seasonal produce. Summer fruits like berries, peaches, cherries, and plums provide antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins.

7. Support nutrition with supplements. Close nutritional gaps with daily multivitamins like Vitalizer or Life-Strip.

Daily Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 | SHIELD by Shaklee

Bonus tip… glow smarter this summer

Put the finishing touch on your summer glow with…

____ YOUTH Lash Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara… helps lashes appear fuller, longer,  and lifted while conditioning them.

____ YOUTH Activating BB Cream combines antioxidant-rich muscadine grape polyphenols with vitamins C, E, and B5 to support healthy-looking skin while naturally derived zinc provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection.

____ Renew Lip Serum to hydrate, soften, and visibly plump lips with botanical oils and collagen-supporting peptides.

YOUTH Mascara | Lash Envy. Guaranteed.

Making a Difference! is not an official Shaklee publication. It is compiled from publicly available information and is published for educational purposes only. No promises or guarantees are intended or implied. Copyright © June 2026 SHAIDS LLC • www.ShaidsPress.com • [email protected] •  662-262-2260