Meet Mr. Emmett Poland, local business man and successful entrepreneur who has operated Poland Shaw Dog Supplies for over thirty eight years. Emmett has a number of successful businesses that have been operating in the Greater Baton Rouge area, but his passion for chemistry has stayed strong since his days of college. Emmett’s studies in pre-medical chemistry has assisted him in formulating his very own dog shampoo, that is currently awaiting final FDA approval.

Mr. Poland knows a winner when he sees it and despite our current economic situation he has found an incredible business opportunity that he is encouraging all his friends and business associates as well as everyone he knows to at least look at this opportunity. A business that costs almost nothing to get started in and has an unlimited growth and profit potential. This latest venture has to do with a company that develops, manufactures and sells over 350 of the world's leading wellness products for your home and family. They carefully craft products you use every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind. Emmett says, “the entire concept is simply, we offer better, healthier and more effective products to people that will save them money and are dramatically safer for the environment both inside your home and outside. I personally must firmly believe in a product and the creditability and history of the company behind it, I will do exhaustive research on my own to learn the truth before I use it myself or endorse it to others, and I can say without a doubt that there are a lot of good reasons for people to use these all American made products; first of all they are all manufactured here in the good old U.S.A. secondly they are significantly less expensive and healthy for your family to use.”

It's not hard to see that Melaleuca is an extremely solid company that will continue to grow. They have a strong infrastructure in place, high quality products, experienced field leaders and a generous compensation plan. In addition, they've received many awards over the years. Probably the most impressive of their accomplishments is being included in the Inc. 500 for 5 consecutive years, while maintaining an A-rating each year in the profit category.

When it comes to their products, Melaleuca markets different types of products designed to make your home safer and your body healthier. Melaleuca's selling concept is that don't need to change the buying habits you already have. You simply need to buy the items you would normally buy for your home through Melaleuca instead of where you normally shop, and in return, you'll save a few bucks and get items that are healthier for you. Their extensive product line includes everything from vitamin supplements to weight loss products to household cleaning products to skin care products and even eco-friendly air fresheners. In addition, they offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee to their customers so there really is no risk to try out products to see if you like them.

Melaleuca is a direct sales company that has been manufacturing health, home, and personal care products since 1985. The company chose the word "Melaleuca" as its name because it is derived from "Melaleuca Alternifolia", a plant notable for its essential oil which acts as an anti-fungal, and an antibiotic. These oil extracts are used in many of Melaleuca's health and personal care products which consist of over 350 wellness products, including a series of EcoSense cleaning products for the home.

The products offered by Melaleuca are well known for their high quality. The company calls themselves the Wellness Company since each of the products in their lineup is based on all natural ingredients. The products are better for the environment and are safer to use within the home. The great news, the products are high in quality and provide value for customers. Products contain new ingredients and old, tried and true ingredients known for their ability to work well and still add health and wellness. Products include cleaning lines, make up lines, candles, and a variety of foods and drinks.

One of the most talked about companies in the industry is Melaleuca. As a company it is admired and has a positive effect on the Direct Sales business. The business owners have continually shown the uppermost in the highest ethics and truthfulness. The leading associates from many other Direct Sales businesses have praised their pains to influence the business. Their manufactured goods are excellent. Their training is excellent.

If you are looking for a solid company who has been around for many years, Melaleuca might be your answer. The company's products are tested and proven to be quality and the business opportunity can lead to rewards for those that work it. The compensation plan is pretty straight forward. And, while there are some upfront bonuses you can earn, the real power in Melaleuca's compensation plan is the ability to build long-term, stable, passive, residual income.

The bottom line is this. If you are prepared to start using these products in your own household and are ready to replace the leading store brands with Melaleuca products this may be a good company and opportunity for you to take part in.

Long before Captain Cook set foot on the shores of Australia, the native inhabitants used the therapeutic oil of the Melaleuca trees for a wide range of topical and oral applications. Then came the Second World War and, inevitably, Melaleuca oil was in such short supply that all the available stocks were used to help stop infections from the unavoidable war wounds, both in soldiers and munitions workers that were helping with the war effort. Soon it was deemed necessary that a cheaper, more readily available, alternative should be manufactured to help stop the spread of germs; and the once thriving industry went into a steep decline.

For the next twenty years the oil was all but forgotten. Fortunately, Melaleuca alternifolia oil has over 100 components working synergistically together, most of which could not even be identified back in the early years, so an exact nature-identical copy was impossible to synthesize from man-made chemicals. In the Sixties, the oil made a remarkable comeback, the first scientific evidence in decades confirmed that it had a favorable effect in the treatment of boils, gynecological infections and later for varied foot problems and nail bed infections. Now the once sidelined oil was gaining in popularity, and farms were being set up to harvest the oil on a commercial basis.

In the early 1990s, a scientific research team was formed, lead by Associate Professor Tom Riley at the University of Western Australia. They have produced many papers, reviews and letters, and still continue to promote the versatility and effectiveness of this ancient and valuable oil. Their work has underlined its healing potential in the fight against infectious illness and inflammatory conditions.

When they started to look at the antimicrobial activity of the major components of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia, it was they who first brought to our attention the remarkable susceptibility of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also called the hospital superbug (MRSA). It was a staphylococcus strain of bacterium that had evolved to beat most of the synthesized antibacterial medicines (antibiotics) available from orthodox medicine. In the United States and European hospitals, MRSA grew from under 3% of infections in the 1980s to 40% in the late 1990s. This superbug attacks people who have skin lesions, especially from post-operative wounds and/or a depressed immune system. But because it can be transferred from patient to patient via hospital staff and on implements such as pens and stethoscopes (MRSA carriage) Melaleuca alternifolia oil is invaluable as a topical disinfectant.

Along with all the scientific data that continues to grow, Melaleuca oil has been used for decades by ordinary people who find that it works for them, their family and their pets. Melaleuca oil is a good expectorant when inhaled and has a soothing effect on the throat; therefore, it can be used for throat and chest infections, and clearing up mucous. An inhalation can soothe coughing and stuffy noses, and using it at the start of an infection can help to inhibit the virus from spreading from person to person.

Home Melaleuca Products
The home range uses enviro-friendly products to replace nearly all your usual household cleaners including laundry, dish soap, dishwasher soap, glass cleaner, basic cleaner, etc. Products names include: MelaPower, LemonBrite, DiamondBrite, etc.

Health Melaleuca Products

Health products often use tea tree oil in them which is supposed to be a very good alternative health treatment for many ailments. However, this does mean that a lot of the topical products smell of tea tree oil, which many people simply do not like. This range includes vitamins, antacids, joint aids, pain relief, immune support, skin creams and lip care, etc. Some product names include: Pain-a-Trate, Calmacid, CounterAct, etc.

Sports Nutrional/Weight loss Melaleuca Products

One of the smaller of the Melaleuca ranges, and as with most weight loss type food does not taste amazing, but isn't that bad either. Again, the focus is on helping you maintain a healthy diet. There are protein bars, nutrition shakes, organic cookies and crackers, etc. Brand names include: Attain Bars and Shakes, Access Bars, Sustain shakes, and Proflex bars.

Personal Melaleuca Products

This includes shampoos and toiletries, shower gel, acne wash, toothpaste, etc. In my experience this range is very good and smells lovely compared to some of the other Melaleuca Products. The toothpast is somewhat strange tasting, but you know your family is using friendly products without many harsh chemicals. Product names include: Alloy Wash, Zapit, Body Satin, etc.

Cosmetic Melaleuca Products

The Nicole Miller brand is fairly well known even outside Melaleuca. This includes skin care as well as makeup. The makeup will just give you the basics, and the skincare is very unique. If you are very into makeup this range may not be enough for you, but will work well for the average woman.

Today, thanks to its efficacy and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, the oil of the Melaleuca alternifolia has spread across the world and practically everyone has heard about it, if not using its remarkable healing powers. There surely has never been a more versatile and useful natural oil.

Here are glimpses of the uses of this wondrous oil: