Join Dan Higginson, Synergy WorldWide Founder, and Josh McKell, Synergy North America’s new National Sales Director, for a live conference call this Thursday, February 27, at 7 PM MST.
This call will highlight new plans to lead Synergy North America into the future. It will be a chance to learn more about our company, and showcase the engagement of individuals involved with Synergy.
There will also be a special promotion announced, new goals discussed, and action will be taken to benefit all those involved with Synergy. CALL DETAILS: Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020 Time: 7 PM (MST)
TO JOIN THE CALL, DIAL: US Phone: 1 (800) 832-4695 Pin: 8908#
We encourage you to set a reminder, invite your team, and get ready to participate in this call.
Nature’s Sunshine Co-Founder Kristine Hughes Passes Away Kristine Hughes leaves a legacy of helping others find health and prosperity through Nature’s Sunshine.
LEHI, Utah, February 24, 2020 — Kristine F. Hughes (August 9, 1938 – February 23, 2020), co-founder and board member of Nature’s Sunshine Products passed away peacefully this weekend at the age of 81, the company announced.
“Loved by her immediate family and her vast Nature’s Sunshine family, Kristine will be dearly missed, and her legacy will continue to be felt across our business,” said Nature’s Sunshine/Synergy WorldWide Chief Executive Officer Terrence Moorehead. “She deeply loved this company, and her personal interactions with distributors and employees forged relationships around the globe.”
Kristine’s innovative ideas and pioneering spirit were integral to the growth of Nature’s Sunshine. For nearly 48-years, she helped revolutionize the herbal and natural wellness industry and gave rise to the modern supplement industry we know today.
With her husband and family, Kristine began encapsulating herbs and selling them to health food stores. They quickly found a market for their products among a growing number of complementary and alternative healthcare practitioners across the United States, and the company blossomed, spreading to over 40 countries around the world.
Kristine’s passion for quality, integrity, and service propelled the company from a small, family-owned business to a multi-million dollar global enterprise helping to share the healing power of nature with the world. She remained active with the company throughout her life, serving as an officer in the company since 1980. Kristine served as Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 1997 and in various capacities as a member of the board of directors for 35 years, including Chairperson of the Board from 1984 to 2012 and Vice-Chairperson of the Board from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, in 1998, she was recognized by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year.
Though a leader in the business world, Kristine was best known for her commitment to her family and the relationships she formed with employees and Distributors. Kristine approached the business as an extension of her family and created a culture of caring for employees, Distributors, and customers that endeared her to those with whom she worked.
Despite her tremendous success, Kristine remained humble and never sought the spotlight. While her life epitomized the American Dream, she took her greatest satisfaction from sharing that opportunity with others around the world and giving them the ability to discover health and prosperity.
“Kristine dedicated her life to helping others discover greater vitality and opportunity through Nature’s Sunshine,” said Moorehead. “We will continue to honor her life and memory through our efforts to share nature’s healing power with the world.”
Kristine is survived by fellow Nature’s Sunshine founders, her husband, Gene Hughes, and Pauline Hughes, as well as her seven children, Craig Hughes, Chris Hughes, Heidi Hughes Hastings, Sherston Hughes Faux, Julie Hughes King, Jeni Hughes McCoard and Kristi Hughes Dowding, 37 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Kristine requested not to have a funeral. A small, private memorial with her immediate family will be held sometime later this week. For those wishing to honor her memory, the family has asked for donations to the Impact Foundation in Kristine’s behalf in lieu of gifts or flowers.
About Nature’s Sunshine, with Synergy WorldWide Nature’s Sunshine Products (NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products in more than 40 countries. Nature’s Sunshine manufactures its products at its state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for the highest quality, safety, and efficacy on the market today. Synergy WorldWide is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nature’s Sunshine Products and shares the company mission to transform lives around the globe.
Heart Health Month continues, and due to popular demand, we have another Heart Health webinar coming up next week! Join us on February 26th to hear from the Hughes Center’s Research and Development Manager, Dr. Noah Jenkins. Synergy Team Members: This webinar will feature interesting information from a qualified expert. Invite friends, family, or anyone interested in heart health to this educational webinar. The content will be friendly to people who have perhaps never heard of our company. Consider it a way of introducing what we do, and why we do it. Following the webinar, you can take the opportunity to share the Synergy products, however you’d prefer to share them, with those who express their interest.
In this webinar, our expert will discuss five interesting facts about the heart, which can help us take action for cardiovascular fitness.
Register today for either webinar, and invite your team and customers to enjoy this educational experience. This is a great opportunity to learn about the performance of your heart.
Date: Wednesday, February 26 Time 1: 1:00 PM (MDT) Time 2: 7:00 PM (MDT) Language: English
NOTE: This webinar will feature presentation slides. For the best experience, we recommend you register today to join online. This webinar will be broadcast for educational purposes only. There will be no recordings published or distributed. This webinar is being broadcast with no intent to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or health condition. The content of this webinar will not be evaluated by the USFDA, nor by any governing body.
About Noah Jenkins, PhD.
Dr. Noah Jenkins is the Research and Development Manager at The Hughes Center for Research and Innovation. With a PhD. in Molecular Biology from the University of Utah, Dr. Jenkins has an in-depth and complete understanding of the human body and the nutrition essential to a healthy life. He completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-oncology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at the University Of Utah Department Of Molecular Medicine. He is the author of 14 peer-reviewed academic studies on several topics including melanoma, brain cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Jenkins doesn’t simply “talk the talk.” He “walks the walk” as well, striving to achieve Elite Health daily as a national-level competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an Olympic-style weight lifter. He speaks English and French fluently and leverages his education and passions as a member of the Hughes Center research team to help Synergy transform lives around the world.
Check out this quick fact video about our heart healthy Metabolic LDL product. This featurette is both easy to watch and share. It shows the simple details and multiple benefits of Metabolic LDL, along with the Synergy commitment to quality.
Jump starting this new year, we extend sincere congratulations to the
dedicated Synergy Team Members sharing Elite Health across North
America. In January of 2020, the men and women listed below advanced
to new ranks of success in their business. It is our privilege to
recognize them for the time and energy they have invested into reaching
their goals, and helping people unlock their potential.
Please join us in congratulating the following Team Members across North
America:
RANK ADVANCEMENTS
Silver
Dong Min Lee
Bronze
Kyung Yun
Star
Janmarie Lanzo
Kihoon Lee
John C. Djaoen
Dr. Jim Osiwala
Harriett Mayers
Joel Thomas
Mervin Elfise
Dolores Bridgelal
TOP RECRUITER
Team Members with the most personally sponsored Tracking Centers
Bobby De Chiaro
Mike Hurley
Earlwaine Cumberbatch
Michael Orth
Riquet Caballero
Mary Blakley
TOP TEAM BUILDER
Team Members with the most personally sponsored rank advancements
Earlwaine Cumberbatch
Dr. Ken Gearhart
Minsoo Cha
Bart Woodcook
Kyung Yun
Mary Blakely
Robin Francis
Like
all muscles, your heart has to be trained in order to maintain its
strength and conditioning. Whether it’s a quick run in the morning, half
an hour on the stationary bike, or a leisurely walk around the
neighborhood, a few minutes of cardio each day can be a huge help to
your hearts overall health.
A strong heart helps to boosts your cardiovascular system, allowing your
body utilize oxygen more efficiently, and lower the risk for heart
disease. It even allows the heart to better repair itself when damaged.
There are four basic components to fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
Cardiovascular endurance is vital because it directly coincides with
how effectively you can increase the other fitness elements.
Follow these tips to effectively train your heart to become stronger:
Engage Your Muscles
The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of
moderate/vigorous aerobic exercise on 4-5 days per week. To achieve more
benefits during your workout, focus on engaging the largest muscle
groups (chest, legs, back, and abs) in a continuous, rhythmic manner. By
doing this, your heart has to work harder to deliver oxygen-rich blood
to muscle tissue, which results in a mini workout that supports and
promotes your heart’s cardiovascular strength.
Cardio Intervals
If you want to jump start your heart health quickly, interval training
is a great place to begin. Intervals work by incorporating
high-intensity cardio with periods of lower, relaxed cardio. This
results in an extremely effective and efficient workout. Studies have
shown that doing 15 minutes of interval training has been linked to
preventing heart disease as well as improving your overall fitness.
Bonus: Interval training burns more calories per minute than simply jogging on a treadmill.
Weight Training
Similar to interval training, weight training is an effective way to
strengthen all the muscles in your body, especially your heart. The key
to having a productive weight training session is limiting the rest
period between sets. Most gym goers will rest for approximately 30-90
seconds between sets. However, if your goal is greater endurance (and a
stronger heart) you’ll have to surrender some break time. But trust us,
your heart will thank you.
Slow It Down
Although performing an intense cardio session is critical to your
heart’s health, it’s just as vital to know when to slow down. Too much
adrenaline in the system can be harmful to your heart. If your heart
rate is jumping up too high or you feel pain, decrease the intensity of
your workout to allow your heart to slow down. When your heart has
relaxed, gradually increase the intensity of your workout to a moderate
pace, but don’t overexert yourself. Be sure to drink water during “cool
down” periods since the heart tends to beat faster when the cells in
your body are dehydrated.
Get Enough Sleep
According to studies, young and middle-aged adults who sleep for
approximately 7 hours per night have less calcium build-up in their
arteries than those who sleep less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours.
Similarly, those who sleep more soundly during the night tend to have
healthier arteries than those who don’t. The quality of your sleep can
be directly reflected in the quality of your training and ultimately
influences how strong your heart is, and its potential to be
strengthened.
In celebration of Heart Health Month 2020, join us for a special webinar on February 12th! Hear from the Hughes Center’s Research and Development Manager, Dr. Noah Jenkins, along with our Nutritional Research Scientist, Dr. Bhargavi Manda, as they explore the heart and discuss the science and research behind Synergy’s heart-health products.
Register today for either webinar, and invite your team and customers to enjoy this educational experience. This is a great opportunity to learn about how your heart’s health can become an important priority.
Date: Wednesday, February 12 Time 1: 1:00 PM (MDT) Time 2: 7:00 PM (MDT) Language: English
NOTE: This webinar will feature presentation slides. For the best experience, we recommend you register today to join online. This webinar will be broadcast for educational purposes only. There will be no recordings published or distributed. This webinar is being broadcast with no intent to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or health condition. The content of this webinar will not be evaluated by the USFDA, nor by any governing body.
About Noah Jenkins, Ph.D.
Dr. Noah Jenkins is the Research and Development Manager at The Hughes Center for Research and Innovation. With a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Utah, Dr. Jenkins has an in-depth and complete understanding of the human body and the nutrition essential to a healthy life. He completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-oncology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at the University Of Utah Department Of Molecular Medicine. He is the author of 14 peer-reviewed academic studies on several topics including melanoma, brain cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Jenkins doesn’t simply “talk the talk.” He “walks the walk” as well, striving to achieve Elite Health daily as a national-level competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an Olympic-style weight lifter. He speaks English and French fluently, and leverages his education and passions as a member of the Hughes Center research team to help Synergy transform lives around the world.
About Bhargavi Manda, Ph.D.
Dr. Bhargavi Manda is a Nutritional Research Scientist at the Hughes Center for Research and Innovation. As a Postdoctoral Researcher with a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Dr. Manda has an acute understanding of both the human body and the critical components involved with overall wellness. She also completed a Master’s of Science in Cell Biology and Physiology from Bhavan’s Vivekananda College in India. She is the author of 8 peer-reviewed academic articles on a variety of topics including molecular biology, physiology, and biochemistry. Dr. Manda utilizes both her education and her enthusiasm as a member of the Hughes Center research team to help Synergy renovate individual wellness around the world.
Check out this video about our heart-healthy CoQ10 product. This featurette is both easy to watch and share. It showcases the simple details and many benefits of CoQ10, along with the Synergy commitment to quality.
This video, along with several other product fact videos, can be found under the “Videos” tab.
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The Impact Foundation, in partnership with local distributors and employees in China, donated $90,500 (633,357 RMB, Chinese Yuan) to the Shanghai Charity Foundation to assist with the devastating Wuhan coronavirus.
The funds donated will be used to help the areas most affected by the virus, including Wuhan, with much needed medical resources like masks, goggles, and protective clothing. These items will protect frontline medical workers so they can provide the best care possible to those infected with the virus.
Dan Norman, Executive Vice President, President Asia Pacific, said, “Nature’s Sunshine was able to quickly mobilize to address the current situation in China through our Impact Foundation. The Impact Foundation’s donation will make a big difference in China. I’m really proud of our leaders in China who have been so positive and generous with their time and resources, it’s really remarkable to see.”
In addition to their generous donations, distributors and employees in China have also been supportive through social media. Their activism has blanketed China, bringing hope and boosting morale during these very difficult times. Nature’s Sunshine couldn’t be more proud of these incredible efforts and generosity.
The Shanghai government and the Jing’an District government have recognized and praised the Impact Foundation’s donation.
About the Impact Foundation
Synergy WorldWide and Nature’s Sunshine share the healing power of nature with people in need through the Impact Foundation. The foundation works to increase awareness of nature’s healing power, create meaningful service opportunities, and engage with charitable organizations that align closely with the mission of our company.
Don’t forget that this Friday, February 7 we’re all joining together to wear RED in celebration of “National Wear Red Day.”
Show your pride for heart health by wearing whatever RED is in your closet. Socks, t-shirts, or neckties…if you’ve got it, we want to see it on February 7. Rock that red!
We’ll be giving away prizes if you need any more motivation! Your first chance to win will be this Friday on February 7. Here’s how to enter:
Use these hashtags: #HeartHealthMonth #WearRedDay #SynergyWorldWide #EliteHealth #HealthBeginsWithHeart
Follow those four steps, and you’ll find yourself entered into the drawing. Multiple entries welcome, and multiple winners will be chosen! Show us your best Heart Health photos, videos, and smiles. Because grinning means winning!
