Infertility and PCOS

July 2014 Danielle Skwira says:

(Update:Testimony 2
Here is my personal testimony through my infertility journey!)
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Look what I got from my moms plexus leader! I love my bib! It shows part of who I am, part of the plexus family! I'll let my mommy tell you the story of how I got here. ~Kiptin

My blessing! Kiptin is one very special boy as any child is to there parents but Kiptin to us is a little miracle that we didn't think could happen. My husband and I married in 2007, we were going to fallow what others suggested (wait two years and have you time first) after two WEEKS we knew that wasn't what we wanted! We wanted to have a few children and soon for we both have a passion for family and children....well infertility stood in the way of our plan of starting a family. I was diagnosed as unknown infertility with possible low count on my husband, finally 3 years later they figured out I had PCOS. We tried countless dollars of medical treatments for about 5.5 years, none resulted in a pregnancy. IVF was our last resort. I wasn't ready to give up! I knew if I got my body healthy maybe just maybe a miracle could happen. I was eating healthy and working out but no weight loss my labs came back a bit better but no where near great. Then I found plexus. Plexus has given so much to my life in so many ways. I'm so thankful I found it while scrolling face book one day!!! I started with the slim and accelerator, then added the probio5 and biocleanse. Once xfactor was released I started that as well! Each month I felt better and better! My cycles became more regular each month! (I always had monthly cycle problems) My labs of sugar levels and cholesterol came back better than ever! My doctor said when calling with results, "keep doing what ever your doing, this is great!". I had another ultrasound and my ultrasound showed no more ovarian cysts! I was in shock! I became an ambassador to share health with others for I seen what greatness it puts into a persons life! I wanted to help others find good health! I'm not saying plexus cured these health problems but that it helped my body find over all health which led to something I never thought possible, my long awaited dream of 6+ years....our first pregnancy!!!!!!! On October 24th 2013, one day before our 12 Years of being a couple we found out that I was pregnant!!!! I got doctors approval to continue probio5 and xfactor with biocleanse when needed through out my pregnancy (slim too but only took if I had a head ache during pregnancy) On July 9th 2014 I delivered a healthy baby boy names Kiptin Thomas Skwira at 4:07 pm 7lbs11oz 21.5 inches at 40 weeks 5 days! I was on plexus for one month shy of a year before my body was healthy enough to create a pregnancy. I'm not saying plexus got me pregnant but I know it helped my body level out which in return got me my miracle baby! Don't give up on your dreams! Mine took me 7 years of unknown infertility, pcos, failed medical fertility treatments, an about to be adoptive parents of newborn triplet girls but the mom changed her mind last minute and kept them...yes a lot of pain in 7 long years but he's so worth every bit of it!!!! Also don't give up on plexus. Everyone is different. Some it works in the first few days and some it takes months as I said I didn't get my FULL results for 11months (of my personal weigh goal once I started loosing) and I still had a 4lbs to go to get to my weight goal but my life goal aka pregnancy beat me to it smile emoticon Plexus has blessed me in so many ways, health, life and financially. Now my new goal.....loose this baby weight and get healthy for pregnancy.
Words of advise from me: So if it's taking longer than you were hoping to get to your goal remember this... don't give up! Give it time! I'm glad I didn't give up or I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have my little blessing! Good things take time:)

Omega Supplement (3, 6, 9 + 5, 7)

Did you know that your body does NOT create the essential fatty acids that it needs?
Plexus MegaX combines the benefits of omega 3, 6, 9, 5 and 7 all in one sustainable, ALA and SDA- rich, heart and brain health softgel. It is truly the complete omega product!

Plexus MegaX was created using AHIFLOWER® Oil, which contains the omega 3 stearidonic acid (SDA) which your body converts to EPA (the omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil) at a rate of up to four times more efficiently than our other plant-based oils which contain no SDA, such as flaxseed.

*Benefits
•    Research suggests that omega-3s may help lower triglyceride levels. Lower levels
of triglycerides are associated with good health, especially cardiovascular health •    Supports healthy lipid levels
•    Supports normal cholesterol and blood pressure levels, which can help promote
cardiovascular health
•    Support for brain health
•    Supports healthy brain development
•    Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. Also known as polyun-
saturated fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function •    Some research suggests that omega-3s may have a positive effect on gradual
memory loss linked to aging
•    Helps with stress management
•    Aids in relaxation
•    Studies on DHA have suggested that a dietary supply of omega-3 fatty acids may
be essential for optimal visual development
•    Combines the full range of omega 3, 6, 9, 5 and 7



*Features
•    Gluten-Free
•    Carrageenan-Free
•    No fishy aftertaste
•    AHIFLOWER® Oil is the only identity-preserved, non-GMO source of SDA
produced following the proprietary Crop Assured 365® identity preservation
and quality assurance methods
•    Sustainable and renewable. Other omega products use fish oil and krill oil, which cause concerns regarding overfishing and sustainability (krill and small oily fish such as pilchard, sardine, and anchovy are a primary food source for many endangered marine mammals)
•    No potential marine contaminants, mercury from fish, or PCBs (Polychlori- nated biphenyls)
•    AHIFLOWER® Oil offers superior levels of SDA in comparison to other naturally occurring plant sources, providing approximately 60% more SDA than echium oil and 5-10 times more than hempseed oil.

Multivitamin (Blackcurrent and Aloe)

Watch a nutritionist and a M.D. explain the XFactor (each video around 4 minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1vnL8uzXAU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOf6n_QFhh8

Did you know that even if you’re taking a multivitamin product, you’re probably not getting nearly the level of superior-quality nutrients you thought you were? In fact, studies suggest that the majority of multivitamin products are of poor quality and difficult for the body’s digestive tract to break down, digest and absorb.

Guess what? Plexus developed a breakthrough in vitamin supplements. Plexus X Factor is a turbocharged multivitamin and antioxidant supplement with a never-before-seen formulation of a patented aloe blend and New Zealand Blackcurrant of which results in vastly improved absorption and assimilation for optimal nutrition and wellness protection. ALOE in a vitamin is a HUGE deal for absorption!! When vitamin c was taken along with aloe it was absorbed by over 300% MORE than when vitamin c was taken alone!

One of the key ingredients in the XFactor multivitamin is "New Zealand Black Current."
Black currant is awesome for BRAIN health, EYE health, DIGESTIVE heath, LUNG health, COLD & FLU IMMUNE support and WOMEN'S health.

Who doesn't take a multi-vitamin!? If you know someone that doesn't they're missing out on essential nutrients, and ESPECIALLY Vitamin D, which is incredibly important for not only immune support, but also for preventing disease and cancer. This vitamin has many unique perks that go beyond other vitamins out there!

Features & Benefits
Delivers several B vitamins, vitamins D, C and E, the antioxidant protection of New Zealand Blackcurrants, and the impressive nutrient profile of Aloe* Oxygenates the body, safeguarding against damaged/dysfunctional cells* Provides super-potent antioxidant protection* Delivers support for whole-body wellness* Supports the body’s functions, processes and systems* Super-charges the body’s various immune activities*

Testimony Tuesday!!!

Diabetic (headaches and pain)

Elizabeth Esparza shares:
I'm ready to tell you my story! I had a gastric bypass in 2001 and lost about 100 lbs without changing my diet... I ate the same, I partied, I was having fun.....fast forward 14 years and I gained ALL my weight plus more. I have two great kids, a husband that loved me, great friends & family but they didn't know how miserable I was. They didn't know that I didn't fit comfortably in restaurant booths or stadium seats, they didn't know how bad my knees would hurt from the extra weight or how many headaches I would get weekly because my blood pressure was elevated. I figured I would get serious about losing weight when the DR said "you're diabetic". I've never been one to try diet plans because I knew they wouldn't work and I didn't want to waste my money yet had no problem dropping $100 a weekend eating out. My clothes were fitting me tighter and I was dressing sloppy for work. Then one day my favorite pair of size 26 jeans tore (no!!!!!!) and at that moment I called my Plexus friend and said " Lets do this! I'm ready". I got my product on 1/5/15 and haven't looked back....I've lost 78 lbs in 6 1/2 months, currently wear a size 20 and man do I feel AMAZING!! I changed what and how I eat, I drink more water now than I ever have in my 40 years on this earth, I target hitting 10K steps daily and take Triplex. I no longer have headaches, knees don't hurt, labs look great, more energy, no cravings, I fit in booths (woo-hoo) I wear heels again and dress up for work and my hair & skin look great. Plexus has made this lifestyle change easy for me and for that I am extremely thankful!!!!! ‪#‎happyplexusmama‬

*See below pic for BEFORE (Jan 2015) and AFTER (July 2015)

Hashimoto's Testimony

Felicia shares:
“Hashimotos: I suffered in silence for many years, un-diagnosed, and told "there is nothing wrong with you" so many times that I lost count! I also had surgery that turned out to be unhelpful and unnecessary. I became a recluse, stopped enjoying social functions, and focused on nothing more than raising my boys and surviving! It was all that I had the energy for! Over the years, I was put on pain medications, anti-anxiety medications, anti-depressants, sleep medications, hormones, and told to see a therapist! The relationships I lost still break my heart. The losses I suffered physically, financially, and emotionally are too numerous to count! A full blown thyroid storm put me in the hospital this past November, and I finally got a diagnosis in December! Even WITH the diagnosis though, I was deeply saddened by the "expert" Dr's who told me that there was basically nothing they could do until my thyroid finally just gave up and stopped working all together... which could take YEARS! That was NOT ok with me, and that's when I started researching! I was determined NOT to let this disease have my life and now that I had a name for it, I was a girl on fire! Fast forward through some "trial and error" diets, self medication with supplements, more prescriptions, etc, etc... and the end result was God leading me to PLEXUS! Did the other stuff help? Yes, a little! But it wasn't until Plexus that I found ME again! I feel like I felt when I was 25! I feel like the ME that I knew I was, even when I was unable live it out anymore! We are sicker, as a nation, than God ever intended! We are killing ourselves with our lifestyles and eating habits! Will Plexus cure the world? I don't know! But it's helping ME! ….HOPE is a beautiful thing! I finally found mine and I want to share it with YOU!”

*Felicia takes the Slim, accelerator, bio cleanse, probio5, and Xfactor (mulitvitamin)

Bio Cleanse 101

 Why is it SO IMPORTANT to keep our colon healthy???

It’s so important because 80% of our immune system is a direct result of how clean or toxic our colon is. The colon is the last five feet of the digestive tract or large intestines. The colon, along with the skin, kidneys and lungs, is a MAJOR organ of elimination of toxins and waste. If bowel movements are not regular, the waste products and toxins accumulate and can compromise our health. As a result of our modern lifestyle and diet, most of our bodies are burdened with toxic waste and slow metabolism. 

Plexus Bio Cleanse may help you with the following:

1) Oxygenate your entire body (nutrients inside our cells are oxidized by enzymes, which are found in the Probio5, and ultimately becomes our main source of energy, which is one reason why the Probio5 and Bio Cleanse work so well together)

2) Help cleanse your gastro-intestinal tract and arteries  (oxidation helps flush out)

3) Help energize your body  (see how in #1)

4) Enhance weight loss (toxins in the intestinal tract can cause bloating/other and as a result be extra gut “garbage” that you could be getting rid of)

5) Support collagen production (protein found in the body-bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, blood vessels, the gut, the skin and more)

6) Relieve occasional constipation (you know what this means-insert happy face)

*It does provide daily amount of magnesium (found in dark green leafy vegetables, soy products and nuts), which plays a part in over 300 reactions in the body. *see graphic for some of those reactions!

Personal: It has helped me!!! I feel more alert, have a more constant energy throughout the day, and have become regular (woohoo, jumping up and down)!!!!

What can it do for you? 

Thankful Thursday

Short and Sweet

I am thankful this Thursday for the 10 pounds and 2.5 inches lost by a very, VERY close relative of mine who was approved to take the triplex combo (Slim, Biocleanse, Probio5) by her doctor and oncologist. She has been on her Plexus journey for 3 weeks as of yesterday and is seeing very encouraging results. She has stayed consistent and faithful to taking the products. Her journey is a bit of a long one, but she is ready and committed to continue even through her radiation that she will begin in 4 weeks. I must also mention that she did get approval from her doctors to continue it through radiation. I'm very excited because her body has a chance to get clean and healthier before the next step in her personal journey. As a result of continuing the products through radiation, her body will continually have a fighting chance because the products will help by putting back into her body the good bacteria that will be killed off by the radiation, which is 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Woohoo! This is why I'm thankful this Thursday!

My Ten Week Testimony

Little personal, but I want to share this because Plexus works. Didn't think I had weight to lose did ya? Yeah, well, I did. I was not eating healthy nor did I have the will power to do so (I did love me some fast food). My week 1, 4, and 10 are listed below, but I do apologize for the inconsistencies in the measurement categories. You get the idea though. These numbers come as a result of my gut health getting cleaner, taking the products consistently and being patient. I had a lot of bloating, which meant I had a toxic intestinal tract. Over the last 10 weeks I have remained consistent with taking the products along with drinking half my body weight in water everyday so that I am now able to reap and see the benefits. This isn't just about weight lose though, although it can happen because once your insides are balanced and cleaned then your body starts to balance out (in many ways-better sleep, constant energy, less cravings, reduced headaches, and sometimes weight loss/gain, etc). Some have lost weight using these products, like me for example, I've lost gut "garbage" and some "love handle" weight, but others actually gain weight like a high school classmate of mine. What I want you to take from this testimony is that Plexus is about focusing on YOU and YOUR inner health. It will help your body in the ways it needs help. Plexus is not something quick and easy (it took me 10 weeks to get where I am). Plexus helps your body focus on itself at a rate that your body controls, while taking the products. Every body is different, so results and the speed of them vary. I take the Slim, Biocleanse, Probio5, and the XFactor multivitamin. #triplex #plexus #guthealth #innerhealth #focusonyou #consistency #patience #testimonytuesday

In short, differences I have felt taking these products are: no cold/flu like symptoms, menstrual cramps have reduced and now gone, more constant energy throughout the day, sleep more soundly at night, lost needed weight around belly and in gut, making better food choices, no more "frilly" coffee drinks and when I do drink one it's a lot harder to finish than it used to be, and overall feel so much better and lighter. I love my Plexus products!!!

Priobio5 (probiotic)

Probio5 101

Brief Facts:

First are lists of symptoms that indicate if you may have a yeast/bad bacteria overgrowth. Then are some detox (candida yeast die-off) symptoms for killing off that yeast. Lastly, is who should take a probiotic. Enjoy!

General Symptoms

Chronic fatigue
Loss of energy
General malaise
Decreased libido
Inability to concentrate
Irritability

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Bloating and gas
Intestinal cramps
Itching in anal region
Diarrhea or constipation

Urinary Symptoms

Yeast infections
Frequent bladder infections
Irritable bladder (also known as interstitial cystitis)

Immune System Complaints

Allergies
Sensitivities to certain foods or chemicals
Low immune function

Die-Off Symptoms

Nausea
Headache, fatigue, dizziness
Swollen glands
Bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea
Increased joint or muscle pain
Elevated heart rate
Chills, cold feeling in your extremities
Body itchiness, hives or rashes
Sweating
Fever
Skin breakouts

Who Should Take Probiotics?

The simple answer is; EVERYONE!!! If you've taken an antibiotic before, you should take probiotics! Antibiotics kill off the bad as well as the good bacteria in our intestinal tract, making it necessary to repopulate the gut with good bacteria through the use of probiotics. Since a large portion of the immune system is related to the function of the gut, a healthy gut flora is extremely important to your overall health.

Do you eat right and exercise?

Shared from earlier this year (late Spring)

Tracy Durden Baldwin:
I didn't start Plexus for weight loss. I am already a healthy person who runs, eats right and started in Jan weighing about 133lbs. I lost my weight over the last 18 mo by becoming a runner, with that changing my diet. I started as an Ambassador to help my hubby. He is a borderline, in denial diabetic. I thought the Slim could help reduce his blood sugar so he could feel better. Well, that was the beginning of my journey. I have so many blessings due to Plexus. I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in my hands last June and I read about Plexus helping a woman with similar issues. Since my hubby is stubborn and very skeptical, I put it to the test for myself. I began drinking Slim Jan 7, and Jan 11 I stopped taking my prescription for arthritis. I HAVEN'T TAKEN IT SINCE! My hands are so much better with only pain from a bone spur in my pinky. I also have allergies and asthma. Once allergy season began in March, I never had symptoms of my normal misery with itchy eyes, post nasal drip, yucky feeling of tiredness. I am, having a little headache issue this week . I think it have something to do with all the wind, but nothing like I normally experience. I am a runner, as stated before and breathing is very important. .. I stopped my Singulair and don't use my inhaler any longer. I bring one in my running belt just in case, but haven't need it either. I also have developed a neuroma on my right foot that makes me angry when it impairs my running. Nothing like having foot pain when I need them. I use the Fast Relief cream before I wrap my toes and this helps immensely. Being a healthy and not in need of losing weight I have noticed a leaner me and people have asked me if I am losing weight. I fluctuate btwn 127-130 these days since starting my journey. I feel great and sleep more sound, usually, if my dog lets me. I believe in Pink!

Slim - "Pink Drink"

Plexus Slim 101 - "Pink drink"

Here's a few facts about it.....
-It's gluten free!
-It's sweetened with stevia!
-It's made from plant extracts!

-No artificial coloring! The pink coloring comes from beet extract!
-Slim is not a meal replacement. It is a meal supplement.  
-If it's taken alone it's suggested to take it 30 minutes before a meal (ie, breakfast).
-It contains an anti-inflammatory, so people with health issues caused by inflammation may get relief!
-It helps with balancing sugars. *When your sugars are balanced, your body will start to burn stored fat!

One of the most common feedback comments that I get from people using the slim is that their cravings for sweets have decreased.

Drink your slim all at one time (within 30 minutes) don't sip on it all day. You wouldn't break 1 Tylenol in pieces to take in several doses. 

 

Thankful Thursday

My Thankful Thursday......I had never heard the word "Plexus" until my high school English teacher posted about it. She planted the seed and overtime, she and others I knew began to make it grow until I finally decided to give this stuff a try. I'm thankful Plexus is helping her, me and so many others out there with a variety of issues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpVj0sxhXO8

*** This product testimonial is an individual’s experience, reflecting the real life experiences of the individual who used Plexus products. However individual results may vary. We do not claim, nor should a person assume, that any individual experiences recounted are typical or representative of what any other consumer might experience. All Plexus products have a 60 day money back guarantee.

Are you among the 20%

If you really want to read something that includes some research about why your gut health is so important, read the following article found in the link below. It's about a 10 minute read.


heal-your-gut-heal-your-brain

So how much?

So you’ve read my WHY, or I assume you have, now let’s get down to business. Cost. I’m not going to spew out numbers here, so don’t expect me to share the price of every single product because that’s not the point of this post. The point of it is to focus on perspective. Although I had to “find” the money within our budget to place my first order, I really didn’t need to look very hard for it. I’m not sure what your vices are, but mine was fast food. I LOVED fast food. I was too lazy to make my own lunch for work and often times, went out to get food. If I didn’t grab food during my work day then I drove through somewhere after work (before I picked up my daughter). Ridiculous, right? Even though, I did have to rearrange where monies would be going for the month for my first order, it has been ridiculously easy to “find” the money to buy it ever since. My point is that you CAN make it work. In fact, I no longer go grab food during my work day and it’s been 4 weeks since starting back at work. The products have helped me feel cleaner on the inside and balance out my sugar levels, so most of the time I just don’t “feel” like the stuff I used to. I still eat fast food from time to time, but nowhere near the extent I did before. At the end of the day, excuses are so easy to come buy. Habits die hard and laziness gets the best of all of us. I encourage you to make a change. What are YOUR vices? Focus on your inner health now, so you’re not “paying” for it down the road. 

Side note: I am no longer paying for my products, I get them paid for and I've only been doing this 2 months. 

My WHY (the short version)

It took me awhile. It did. About 7 months to be exact. I first noticed my old English high school teacher posting about something called Plexus. Hmm, I thought. Fast forward 7 months, I had seen post after post about amazing testimonies varying from weight loss, depression, kids with ADHD (being a special ed teacher, this greatly intrigued me), gut health and so many others. All of these testimonies had a positive experience with this Plexus stuff. So of course, I wondered what this stuff was all about and had some OTHER people, like family and friends, in mind that it might help. Shortly after, like only a matter of days, a friend from high school reached out to me and brought it up as not only a health supplement, but as a business opportunity. Whoa, wait a minute! I am not interested in "selling". So I simply decided that I would try it out for myself and see how it worked out for me. After all, I did always feel bloated and uncomfortable. I didn't like that I was "thin" and yet felt so gross on the inside. As a result, I signed up as an ambassador to get the cheapest price for the products because anyone who knows me knows I am not extravagant and thoroughly enjoy the clearance racks. My husband was very surprised I ordered because I am so money conscious, but I thought to myself, "I'm not taking anything to take care of myself now, so why not this." Since it was money out of our monthly budget that I had to "find", I told myself I was going all in, and would be committed. Therefore, I made the final decision because I watched, became curious, and finally, took the leap of faith to better my own health. My WHY has since changed, but that is a story for another time :)