Born in Iowa in 1894,
Forrest C. Shaklee was diagnosed with tuberculosis as an infant. His parents
were told that he would likely suffer a long and horrible death during his
childhood. Little did they know that this sickly child would become a
successful chiropractor and business owner and live for more than ninety
years!
In the late 1800s, the only
cure for tuberculosis was good food, fresh air, and lots of rest.
As a result, young Forrest spent a lot of time outdoors enjoying
and exploring nature and developing a deep respect for the world
around him. This respect would inspire him to create his own
nutritional product company, Shaklee Corporation, based on the
Golden Rule, years later in 1956.
A chiropractor by trade, Dr. Shaklee
created one of the world's very first multi-vitamin, multi-mineral
supplements, called Vitalized Minerals, in 1915, and began
selling his food supplement formulas in 1924 in Iowa.
By 1956, he had decided to
take his food supplement formulas across North America by way of
network marketing with help from his sons Forrest Jr. and Raleigh
Shaklee.
In 1960, Dr. Shaklee
developed Basic-H®, one of the first biodegradable, all-purpose
cleaners. Shaklee now has over 200 products including nutritional
supplements, daily personal care & skin care products, water
treatment systems, and household cleaners.
Today, Dr. Shaklee's vision for a healthier
tomorrow has led to nearly a billion dollars in sales worldwide and offices
in a number of countries around the world, including Canada, the United
States, Mexico, Malaysia, and Japan. Recently opened: Taiwan, China and Indonesia.
Coming soon: India! |