On March 20, 2013, a deserted Japanese fishing vessel was spotted 150 nautical miles south of Queen Charlotte Islands, adjacent to the main coast of British Columbia. It was rusty and battered but still intact. When the Canadian authorities searched the ship, they found there were no crewmen on the boat. The press immediately dubbed it “the ghost ship.” The ghost ship was a lifeless floating reminder that a year before, a magnitude-9.0 earthquake hit Japan’s northeast coast. That caused a huge tsunami that sent 75-foot waves slamming into coastal areas. Nearly 20,000 people were killed. … [Read more...]
Growth Rings
“Some of our greatest periods of growth follow periods of adversity and stress.” Years ago, a family took a vacation to the mighty redwood forests of California. Before the trip, they bought a new car—the first they had ever owned. Every day, the father washed it, shined it, and gave his family strict instructions regarding what could be eaten in it. He told them he wanted to preserve the “new car smell.” But after the vacation to the redwoods, that “new car smell” was long gone. The 14-year-old daughter got carsick and emptied the contents of her stomach on the carpet of the back seat. … [Read more...]
Refresh During National Blueberry Month!
Refresh During National Blueberry Month! July is National Blueberry Month, and a hot one at that! So hit the refresh button with your favorite berries and a scoop of our Blueberry Attain® CraveBlocker®. This smoothie will freshen up any part of your day. 1 cup skim milk (almond, soy, or coconut milk can be substituted) 1 scoop Blueberry Attain® CraveBlocker® 1 cup frozen fruit berries 6–8 ice cubes Pour milk into blender. Add scoop of Blueberry Attain® CraveBlocker®. Add a cup of your favorite frozen berries (strawberries are recommended). Toss in ice cubes. Blend … [Read more...]
7 Simple Steps for Achieving Financial Freedom
The stress that comes from living a life of financial bondage can be absolutely overwhelming. Too many people live in bondage to the debts they owe. Studies have shown that financial struggles hurt more than just your pocketbook. The stress of financial uncertainty is linked to obesity, digestive tract issues, insulin resistance, ulcers, poor nutrition, poor sleep, marital conflict, and more. That’s why Melaleuca is such a strong proponent of total financial freedom. It provides options and resources that can improve almost every aspect of life. Financial wellness—getting out of … [Read more...]
