WHAT KIND OF DIFFERENCE can a shake make? Just ask Deb Brown, Frances Martin, and Linda Hutchinson, who have seen their lives transformed since Melaleuca introduced GC Control in May 2012.* Question: Where was your health headed before you discovered GC Control? Deb Brown: I had all five of the risk factors of metabolic syndrome—high blood pressure, high triglycerides, HDL not in the right range. My blood sugar was usually over 100. I was pre-diabetic and overweight. I have been on every diet but the cabbage diet, and I had never been successful at really losing weight and keeping it … [Read more...]

You live in a busy world. There are appointments to keep, deadlines to meet, and the household to take care of. When things get a little too hectic, it can start to affect your sleep, eating habits, and overall health. According to a recent study at Brigham Young University, the key to reducing stress and improving your health might be found in your address book, not the medicine cabinet. The study claims that a stagnant social life can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being an alcoholic. It also says that not having friends is twice as detrimental to your health as obesity … [Read more...]

How common is acne? Tens of millions of North Americans suffer with it—adults as well as teenagers. We spend more than a billion dollars each year trying to fight it. If you’ve dealt with acne, you know how devastating it can be to your self-confidence. No wonder you want to avoid it. The good news about acne is that you can help prevent it. And when you understand what causes acne, you’ll have a better idea of what measures you need to take to help prevent it. Where does acne start? Look no further than your pores. Your pores produce an oil called sebum that helps protect and moisturize … [Read more...]