Vitamin D deficiency and Health Consequences - Nutrition News Feb 2010.

Nutrition News Feb 2010.________________________________________
Vitamin D deficiency and Health Consequences

Vitamin D deficiency is now recognized as a world-wide problem with health consequences. The major cause of vitamin D deficiency is the lack of appreciation that sun exposure in moderation is the major source of vitamin D for most humans. Increased skin pigmentation markedly reduces vitamin D synthesis. Inadequate dietary intake, winter season, latitude, aging, medication and certain medical condition are also associated with increased risk of vitamin D deficiency.

In Australia and New Zealand , a dramatic increase in skin cancer rates resulted in the promotion of sun-safe policy to avoid exposing the skin to direct sunlight without sun protection, i.e., clothing or sunscreen. This message has resulted in a marked increase in the risk of vitamin deficiency in Australia and New Zealand... Studies suggest that upwards of 30–50% of children and adults worldwide are at risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Very few foods naturally contain vitamin D, which is found in small quantities in foods such as fatty fish, Liver, and eggs. Foods that are fortified with vitamin D are often inadequate to satisfy either a child’s or an adult’s vitamin D requirement.

Vitamin D deficiency can have musculoskeletal and nonskeletal consequences.
• It causes growth retardation and rickets in children and will precipitate and exacerbate osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fractures in adults
• It has been associated with proximal muscle weakness, increase in body sway, and an increased risk of falling
• It has been associated with increased risk of common cancers, thyroid , autoimmune diseases, hypertension, and infectious diseases
Mild vitamin D deficiency is defined as serum 25-OHD levels in the range 25–50 nmol/L
Moderate vitamin D deficiency is defined as serum 25-OHD levels of 12.5–25 nmol/L
Severe vitamin D deficiency is defined as Serum 25-OHD levels of < 12.5 nmol/L.

A circulating level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D of >75 nmol/L, or 30 ng/mL, is required to maximize vitamin D’s beneficial effects for health. In the absence of adequate sun exposure, at least 800–1000 IU vitamin D3/day may be needed to achieve this level in children and adults. To treat moderate to severe vitamin D deficiency, supplementation with 3000-5000 IU/day for 6–12 weeks is often recommended.

Source: Am J Clin Nutr 2008;87(suppl):1080S– 6S. MJA 2005; 182 (6):281-285

Probiotics: The Untold Truth They Don’t Want You to Know

Dr Gerald Lewis - Take a look at all his Videos...

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Dr Gerald Lewis -MB ChB, FRCP. FRACP, MD a Cardiologist and a General Physician.
Dr Monica Lewis MB ChB - FAMILY PRACTITIONER, COUNSELOR,SPECIALIZING IN CHRONIC & HORMONAL ISSUES, She specializes in helping people to whom the medical profession has little more to offer. By incorporating mind/body medicine, counselling, nutritional medicine and bioidentical hormonal therapies...

Dr Gerald is a traditionally trained Cardiologist and General Physician who has included complementary therapies into his practice.
He has been cited in Who’s Who in the World, and Who’s Who in medicine
USANA Health Sciences has just launched our latest product, Probiotic Plus™ and only in New Zealand at this time which Dr Monica Lewis (NZ) arranged through Usana Health Science to research in Switzerland for 5yrs. Maintaining your digestive health is crucial for maintaining your overall health.
Probiotic Plus is a digestive health formula delivering probiotic plus prebiotic. USANA’s Probiotic Plus features a unique 50/50 mixture of Bifidobacterium, BB-12® and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, LGG®.

• A digestive health formula containing viable beneficial bacteria
• Helps to maintain healthy gut flora
• Contains two patented strains of probiotic bacteria†
• Clinically proven to survive the acidic environment of the stomach1


Probiotic Plus (14 Sachets) Item #: 108 use this ID# 2855369-002L to buy these products at www.uniquehealth.usana.com or phone Usana within your own country using the same ID # 2855369-002L


Probiotic Plus™. Maintaining your digestive health is crucial for maintaining your overall health!
Gut Wars! Sometimes you might feel like your gut is a war zone.It’s quite scary what’s going on in the medical world re the digestive system/gut and disease…
All the good healthy gut flora has been distorted or destroyed from the chemicals in our foods, water and prescriptions drugs, hence the reason why so many people get bloated and bowel problems and disease, like cancer diabetes, and many other health problem as mentioned below which is growing daily worldwide she said…
Probiotic Plus helps removes all the toxin from the bowel/ digestive track and can help with - Crohn's Disease – (IBS) Irritable Bowel syndrome – Leaky Gut Syndrome - and many other digestive/stomach problems, and by placing all
the healthy gut flora/good bacteria back into the digestive track/gut can help to prevent some of these disease…

Got told most of these disease were never heard of back in 1960 and earlier.. But have increase every 10years two fold where by our children are now getting these disease’s... As all the digestive track/colon touches every organ inside us, except the brain… so we were told, by Dr Tim Wood & Monica, hence the reason why most disease’s starts in our digestive track…

Use One Probiotic Plus™ Sachets every second day for 1 month and again every 6 months to keep topped up… mix in cold drinks (Not Warm or Hot)
We both started last Wednesday with our Nutrimeal drinks …

By Dr John Cuomo: Probiotic Plus In the past few years, Maintaining digestive health and a healthy Immune System have become TOP CONCERNS for consumers worldwide.
Fortunately those two concerns can be addressed by the same solution used Usana newest product PROBIOTIC PLUS...

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And in a manner of speaking, it is—it’s the place where the fight for good health can be won or lost.

The digestive system is responsible for providing many essential nutrients to the entire body and for supporting the body’s natural defenses against illness-causing invaders. Overrun with bad bacteria,one digestive system is in need of aid. Follow the adventures of the Probiotic Plus squad as they help restore happy harmony to a gut in distress.*
This digestive system has been compromised by natural aging, a poor diet,
and a recent course of antibiotics that depleted the friendly bacteria in the gut. Now, it is teeming with too many bad bacteria, which are disrupting the digestive process, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, and impacting the immune system.*
The Probiotic Plus squad, two specific strains of probiotic bacteria delivered in a
mildly sweet powder, journeys to the digestive system by being mixed and ingested with cold or room-temperature food or drink. They join forces with the naturally occurring good bacteria that are already in the gut. A healthy balance is re-established, bringing peaceful order back to the digestive process.
As calm returns, our heroes get to work aiding the digestive system. Now
functioning effectively, the digestion process breaks down the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are consumed so they can be absorbed by the cells, helping to fend off nutritional deficiencies and re-energize the body with the nutrition it needs. And, thanks to the Probiotic Plus squad’s normalizing effects on the digestive process, the bowels are working regularly to eliminate any waste from the body efficiently.*
Because up to 80 percent of certain immune cells are concentrated in the gut,
the Probiotic Plus squad pays special attention to keeping the immune system healthy. The intestinal tract can encourage healthy bacterial growth and defend against the onset of illness through promoting proper nutrient absorption.*
Meet the Probiotic Plus Squad... USANA’s Probiotic Plus is comprised of a unique 50/50 mixture of Bifidobacterium, BB-12® and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, LGG®— two strains of probiotic bacteria that have been clinically proven to romote a natural balance of beneficial microflora in the gut. Verified to supply 12 billion Colony Forming Units (CFU) of viable bacteria—a level shown to be effective in clinical studies—the Probiotic Plus strains are the best documented to survive transit through the harsh, acidic environment of the stomach to colonize the intestines.
Also, the Probiotic Plus advanced delivery system guarantees the bacteria will remain effective for at least 18 months when stored at room temperature.
Look for more information about Probiotic Plus on usana.com or in a downloadable science sheet available on USANAtoday.

Does your digestive system sometimes feel like a war zone?
Keep it healthy and support your immune system —
try USANA’s Probiotic Plus food supplement today.

USANA TEAM'S - Vancover Winter Olympic Games 2010

Sunday, February 21, 2010
Vancover Winter Olympic Games
Team USANA Day 10: Big Night for US Speedskating
What a night for American speed skaters.

US Speedskating's Apolo Anton Ohno captured bronze in the 1,000 meters on Saturday, surpassing speed skating legend Bonnie Blair for the most all-time medals by an American winter athlete.

"It feels amazing, especially in a sport as volatile as short track speedskating," Ohno told NBC following the race in which he made winter sports history. "No regrets. I'm happy with the race and I left it all on the ice."

Ohno's historic showing came hours after US Speedskating teammate Shani Davis skated to silver in the 1,500 meters. It's Davis' second medal of the Games.

Speed Skating Canada's Charles Hamelin and Francois Hamelin also advanced to the finals with Ohno in the 1,000m, but both missed the podium.

Be sure to check out Alan Bergstrom's latest blog post about how positioning presents possibilities — in short track speedskating and in life.

Additional Team USANA Notes: Feb. 20 (Day 9)

•US Speedskating's Katherine Reutter, who was vying to become the first American woman since 1994 to win an individual short-track medal, just missed medaling in the Women's 1,500m, finishing 4th.
•Cross Country Canada placed three athletes in the top 10 in the Men's 30km Pursuit. Ivan Babikov placed 5th, followed by George Grey in 8th, and Alex Harvey in 9th.

Looking Ahead: Feb. 21 (Day 10)
All times PT and according to NBCOlympics.com

•Biathlon: Men's 15km Mass Start, 11 a.m.
•Biathlon: Women's 12.5km Mass Start, 1 p.m.
•Speedskating (Long Track): Women's 1,500m, 3 p.m.

Medal Recap
Day 9

1.Silver: Shani Davis, United States, 1,500m speedskating
2.Bronze: Apolo Ohno, United States, 1,000m speedskating

Day 7

1.Gold: Christine Nesbitt, Canada, 1,000m speedskating

Day 6

1.Gold: Shani Davis, United States, 1,000m speedskating2.Silver: Marianne St-Gelais, Canada, 500m speedskating3.Bronze: Chad Hedrick, United States, 1,000m speedskating

Day 3

1.Bronze: Kristina Groves, Canada, 3,000m speedskating

Day 2

1.Silver: Jennifer Heil, Canada, Freestyle Moguls
2.Silver: Apolo Ohno, United States, 1,500m speedskating
3.Bronze: J.R. Celski, United States, 1,500m speedskating

USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz Receives Albert Einstein Award

USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz Receives Albert Einstein Award, (Only 15 given worldwide)
Dr. Myron Wentz, founder, chairman, and CEO of USANA Health Sciences was honored 25 June 2007 at a special ceremony in Jerusalem with the Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences.

The Albert Einstein Award, given by Global Capital Associates, salutes leaders whose vision and commitment have contributed to the critical advancement of vital medical life-saving and life-enhancing technology to benefit mankind. Dr. Wentz received the award in recognition of his many scientific and charitable endeavors.

"I am honored and humbled to receive an award that bears the name of Albert Einstein," Dr. Wentz said. "As both an extraordinary scientist and dedicated humanitarian, he serves as a great inspiration for my life's work, helping people lead healthier lives through nutritional science."

Dr. Wentz is an internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist and pioneer in the development of human cell culture technology and infectious disease diagnoses. In 1974 he launched Gull Laboratories, which developed groundbreaking viral diagnostic assays, including the first commercially available test for diagnosing infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. Dr. Wentz sold his controlling interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992 and founded USANA Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art manufacturer of science-based nutritional supplements and personal-care products. Most recently, he founded Sanoviv Medical Institute, a holistic medical facility with full hospital accreditation located in Baja California. He holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah.

Today Dr. Wentz is increasingly focused on his humanitarian and charitable endeavors, recently founding the Wentz Medical Centre and Laboratory in Uganda and the Wentz Medical Centre in Cambodia to serve children in those countries orphaned by diseases such as malaria and HIV. Dr. Wentz was a recipient of the Children's Champion Award by Children's Hunger Fund, for which he travels worldwide as a medical missionary.

Achieving Inner Health - Feeling Good, Looking Great

Achieving Inner Health - Feeling Good, Looking Great /Healthy-living
http://www.usananz.co.nz/Healthy-living/

Have you ever heard the saying 'what you put in is what you get out?' Well the same goes the body and mind. The way we look and feel is determined by what we put into ourselves from a nutritional perspective as well as a spiritual and emotional one. Energy levels, mood, concentration and brain function are all affected by nutritional intake. These things are also significantly affected by how we feel emotionally.
How you feel on the inside is reflected in the mirror. If you're feeling unhealthy on the inside, then chances are your hair, skin, teeth and nails are telling that story too.
Inner health is the key to looking, feeling and functioning the way we would like to consistently in our lives. The reality is though that it is not always easy to achieve. When the pressures of modern life kick in the first thing that goes out the window are the promises we made to ourselves.
If you're like most New Zealanders then you understand how the responsibilities we have in life can often be counterproductive to achieving inner health. Most of us work, parent or study full time, some of us do all three making time one of the greatest limitations to maintaining regular activities that feed the body and mind. Even maintaining a healthy diet is challenging at times when it's often easier to give in to the temptation of fast food.
So what do you need to be putting in to get what you deserve from your body?
• Give your body what it needs - make sure you have the recommended daily intake of water (8 or more glasses) and the recommended 5 plus a day fruit and vegetables.
• Listen to your body - there will always be areas of our diet we fall short nutritionally; your body knows what it's missing. If your feeling tired all the time perhaps you need a high quality multi-vitamin and multi-mineral and if you're missing out on fruit in your diet try some vitamin C.
• Cut the Junk - cut down on your intake of caffeine, sugar and foods with high fat content. Energy drinks high in sugar, fast food and sweet fixes are all short term solutions that will have long term effects on your inner health.
• Take time out - achieving inner health requires more than just good nutrition; you need to ensure you have time for you. Whether it's social time, meditative time or time out to prioritise sometime in the week to focus on you.
• Exercise regularly - walking, running, swimming, hiking, team sports, yoga - do something that you enjoy, mix it up and make it competitive. Whatever it is that gets you motivated go for it. Exercise is great for the body and mind and will boost your energy levels if you do it regularly.
Achieving inner health is simply about taking the time to focus on you. If you do then you will find you have more energy to focus on the rest of your life too.

HEALTH - something we can't live without and yet most of us neglect.

HEALTH - something we can't live without and yet most of us neglect.
Find out what USANA could offer to counter our poor eating habits, harmful effects of environmental pollution and stress.

USANA Overview
USANA Health Sciences was founded by Dr. Myron Wentz. Founder and chairman,is a international recognized Microbiologist, immunologist and pioneer in infectious disease diagnosis worldwide... He launched Usana Health Science with a vision...
In the early 70s, Dr. Wentz founded Gull Laboratories, a producer of commercially available viral diagnostic kits. His research led him to the value of antioxidants in countering the effects of free radicals in the human body...
Today, USANA offers products to provide cell-level nutrition, fiber, and antioxidant protection. USANA Overview...
USANA Health Sciences was founded by Dr. Myron Wentz...


In the early 70s, Dr. Wentz founded Gull Laboratories, a producer of commercially available viral diagnostic kits. His research led him to the value of antioxidants in countering the effects of free radicals in the human body...
Today, USANA offers products to provide cell-level nutrition, fiber, and antioxidant protection...
USANA: Dr Wentz own words

Overview USANA Health Sciences was founded by Dr. Myron Wentz. In the early 70s, Dr. Wentz founded Gull Laboratories, a producer of commercially available viral diagnostic kits. His research led him to the value of antioxidants in countering the effects of free radicals in the human body. Today, USANA offers products to provide cell-level nutrition, fiber, and antioxidant protection...
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Antioxidant (1) Why antioxidants?




Antioxidant (1) Why antioxidants?
Antioxidant vitamins and minerals are the body's first line of defence against highly reactive compounds known as free radicals. Although free radicals are normal by-products of cellular metabolism, their cumulative effects can be devastating...

Under ideal circumstances, antioxidants produced by the body and supplied by the diet "scavenge" free radicals and destroy them as they are produced. But influences such as an inadequate diet, a stressful lifestyle, and environmental pollution can upset this balance...
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Carbohydrates are not created equal. Different carbohydrates have different effects on the blood glucose level. Glycemic Index (GI) is a numeric value given to carbohydrate-containing foods based on their immediate effect on blood sugar levels...
When you eat high-glycemic foods, it can cause your body’s blood glucose levels to quickly spike then crash, leading to feelings of hunger sooner...
A better choice is to eat low-glycemic foods, which keep blood glucose levels more stable, leave you feeling satisfied longer and help control your appetite more easily...

Source: USANA - Discover low GI beneifts

Read more about Glycemic Index from Wikipedia link
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Why we should be taking probiotics? Probiotic Plus™.

Probiotic Plus™. Maintaining your digestive health is crucial for maintaining your overall health, can prevent disease. Probiotic Plus helps removes all the toxin from the bowel/digestive track and can help with many other digestive/stomach problems, and by placing all the healthy gut flora/good bacteria back into the digestive track/gut can help to prevent some of these disease…

Got told by medical doctors, most of these disease were never heard of back in 1960 and earlier.. But have increase every 10years two fold where by our children are now getting these disease’s... As all the digestive track/colon touches every organ inside us, except the brain…

Does your digestive system sometimes feel like a war zone?
Keep it healthy and support your immune system—try USANA’s Probiotic Plus food supplement today.
Probiotic Plus is a digestive health formula delivering probiotic plus prebiotic. USANA’s Probiotic Plus features a unique 50/50 mixture of Bifidobacterium, BB-12® and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, LGG®.

• A digestive health formula containing viable beneficial bacteria
• Helps to maintain healthy gut flora
• Contains two patented strains of probiotic bacteria †
• Clinically proven to survive the acidic environment of the stomach 1
1. Myllyluoma E, et al. Dig Liver Dis 2007;39(6):516–23
† Trademarks and patents are the property of Chr. Hansen and other third parties and are sold to USANA under license from Chr.Hansen.


Why we should be taking probiotics
Why probiotics are so important in preventing disease and giving us good health.
A medical review - brilliant video by Dr Gerald Lewis MB ChB, FRCP.FRACP,MD is a Cardiologist and a General Physician.
This You-Tube video: This is a general overview of why we need probiotics.
, presented by physician and cardiologist,
Dr Gerald Lewis, is well worth watching. It explains how probiotics work and why they can affect so many people and conditions.

Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5ncEAH2Vgc

Our health starts at our digestive system which includes all of the bacteria from our stomach and right through our gut. Anyone who has ever been on antibiotics or exposed to anti-bacterial cleaners and hand lotions that can be absorbed through the skin, will have an imbalance of these digestive bacteria, which will therefore hinder the absorption of anything that they eat.

As we get older, the symptoms become visible - if you can see anything that resembles food (for example, apple skin, capsicum skin, grapes skins and corn are often the most visible) at the 'other end' (to put it nicely) means that your system is not working properly and not breaking down the foods that you are eating. One month's course of these probiotics will improve your digestion.

Sometimes you might feel like your gut is a war zone.
And in a manner of speaking, it is—it’s the place where the fight for good health can be won or lost.

The digestive system is responsible for providing many essential nutrients to the entire body and for supporting the body’s natural defenses against illness-causing invaders. Overrun with bad bacteria,one digestive system is in need of aid. Follow the adventures of the Probiotic Plus squad as they help restore happy harmony to a gut in distress.*

This digestive system has been compromised by natural aging, a poor diet,and a recent course of antibiotics that depleted the friendly bacteria in the gut. Now, it is teeming with too many bad bacteria, which are disrupting the digestive process, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, and impacting the immune system.*

The Probiotic Plus squad, two specific strains of probiotic bacteria delivered in a
mildly sweet powder, journeys to the digestive system by being mixed and ingested with cold or room-temperature food or drink. They join forces with the naturally occurring good bacteria that are already in the gut. A healthy balance is re-established, bringing peaceful order back to the digestive process.

As calm returns, our heroes get to work aiding the digestive system. Now functioning effectively, the digestion process breaks down the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are consumed so they can be absorbed by the cells, helping to fend off nutritional deficiencies and re-energize the body with the nutrition it needs. And, thanks to the Probiotic Plus squad’s normalizing effects on the digestive process, the bowels are working regularly to eliminate any waste from the body efficiently.*

Because up to 80 percent of certain immune cells are concentrated in the gut,
the Probiotic Plus squad pays special attention to keeping the immune system healthy. The intestinal tract can encourage healthy bacterial growth and defend against the onset of illness through promoting proper nutrient absorption.*

Meet the Probiotic Plus Squad USANA’s Probiotic Plus is comprised of a unique 50/50 mixture of Bifidobacterium, BB-12® and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, LGG®— two strains of probiotic bacteria that have been clinically proven to promote a natural balance of beneficial microflora in the gut. Verified to supply 12 billion Colony Forming Units (CFU) of viable bacteria—a level shown to be effective in clinical studies—the Probiotic Plus strains are the best documented to survive transit through the harsh, acidic environment of the stomach to colonize the intestines.

Also, the Probiotic Plus advanced delivery system guarantees the bacteria will remain effective for at least 18 months when stored at room temperature.
Look for more information about Probiotic Plus on www.uniquehealth.usana.com usana.com quote ID#2855369-002L...

If you would like more information on these Probiotic and start the course, please just get back to me. e-mail: whiham@usana.com
There are 14 sachets in the box, (one every two days will suffice in a cold drink), NOT warm or hot

Probiotic Plus

Probiotic Plus Does your digestive system sometimes feel like a war zone?
Keep it healthy and support your immune system—try USANA’s Probiotic Plus food supplement today.

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Gut Wars! When the going gets rough,the gut gets tough…with Probiotic Plus™.
Sometimes you might feel like your gut is a war zone.
And in a manner of speaking, it is—it’s the place where the fight for good health can be won or lost.

The digestive system is responsible for providing many essential nutrients to the entire body and for supporting the body’s natural defenses against illness-causing invaders. Overrun with bad bacteria,one digestive system is in need of aid. Follow the adventures of the Probiotic Plus squad as they help restore happy harmony to a gut in distress.*

This digestive system has been compromised by natural aging, a poor diet,and a recent course of antibiotics that depleted the friendly bacteria in the gut.
Now, it is teeming with too many bad bacteria, which are disrupting the digestive process, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, and impacting the immune system.*

The Probiotic Plus squad, two specific strains of probiotic bacteria delivered in a mildly sweet powder, journeys to the digestive system by being mixed and ingested with cold or room-temperature food or drink. They join forces with the naturally occurring good bacteria that are already in the gut.
A healthy balance is re-established, bringing peaceful order back to the digestive process.
As calm returns, our heroes get to work aiding the digestive system. Now functioning effectively, the digestion process breaks down the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are consumed so they can be absorbed by the cells, helping to fend off nutritional deficiencies and re-energize the body with the nutrition it needs. And, thanks to the Probiotic Plus squad’s normalizing effects on the digestive process, the bowels are working regularly to eliminate any waste from the body efficiently.*

Because up to 80 percent of certain immune cells are concentrated in the gut,the Probiotic Plus squad pays special attention to keeping the immune system healthy. The intestinal tract can encourage healthy bacterial growth and defend against the onset of illness through promoting proper nutrient absorption.*

Meet the Probiotic Plus Squad USANA’s Probiotic Plus is comprised of a unique 50/50 mixture of Bifidobacterium, BB-12® and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, LGG®— two strains of probiotic bacteria that have been clinically proven to promote a natural balance of beneficial microflora in the gut. Verified to supply 12 billion Colony Forming Units (CFU) of viable bacteria—a level shown to be effective in clinical studies—the Probiotic Plus strains are the best documented to survive transit through the harsh, acidic environment of the stomach to colonize the intestines.

Also, the Probiotic Plus advanced delivery system guarantees the bacteria will remain effective for at least 18 months when stored at room temperature.
Look for more information about Probiotic Plus on usana.com or in a downloadable science sheet available on USANAtoday.

Are you sure you’re drinking enough water?

Are you sure you’re drinking enough water? We all know it, but hardly any of us actually do it: drinking enough water. Health experts recommend a minimum intake of eight glasses of water per day for optimum wellness of your body. And you need to drink even more on hot days! Water is the natural detox method for your body with which it drains all the waste out of the body.

You can easily notice it if you haven't drunk enough water. You'll have a slight headache, a dry mouth, sticky saliva, a lack of energy and a reduced urine output with dark yellow urine. It has happened to all of us and it's not that much fun. It's just quite hard to drink water most of the time because there is coffee and tea to be drunk, and juices and soda's in the fridge calling out to us.

Water also plays an elementary role within any weight loss program and diet. Water doesn't contain any calories, but it does contain all the vitamins, minerals and nutritional elements that our body needs to remain healthy.

However, not drinking enough water can do quite a bit of damage to the body without us noticing it at first. So let's try to drink a bit more water, shall we? Here are some tips on how to drink clever and make water a bit more appealing at the same time.

Add a bit of lemon juice to your water.


After just a few days of drinking plain water you tend to get a bit bored with it. You can add a bit of a nutritional bite to your water by adding a teaspoon or less of lemon to your water. You can also try other fruit juices. Just don't overdo it and be sure that you're still drinking mainly water. A splash of juice makes things a bit more interesting without adding a lot of sugars or calories.

Try some Club Soda

If you're simply craving the fizzy vibe of soda, try some Club Soda. It still gives you the buzz without having to much fizz in it like other brands usually have. You can also add a (nutritional) splash of fruit juice to it.

Drink water when you're feeling hungry

This might sound a bit weird, but nine out of ten times the body actually needs water instead of food when we feel hungry. Over time we've gotten so out of tune with our bodies and health that we simply not understand the signals our body gives us anymore. So try drinking some water when you feel hungry because you might actually be thirsty. This tip is particularly useful when trying to lose weight. You can prevent eating unnecessary calories and therefore prevent becoming overweight.

Carry a bottle of water with you

You want to make drinking water as easy as possible for yourself. It's much easier to drink water when you have it readily available. So always have a bottle of water with you in the car, at work, while shopping and so on. This way you'll be sipping water all day without really noticing it.

Try to keep track of how much water you actually drink during the day and implement some of these tips to make it a bit easier for yourself. You will not only be maintaining your body's health, but you're also detoxing and losing weight at the same time! Your body will thank you for it in the long run.

The 2010 Winter Olympics get underway February 12.

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The 2010 Winter Olympics get underway February 12. You’ve met Team USANA. Keep track of their performance on What’s Up USANA? Check often for the latest news about our USANA-sponsored athletes.

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The torch will reach its destination on February 12 to light the cauldron and officially begin the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC.

All the world will be watching the excitement unfold, so remember to cheer for Team USANA and look for opportunities to take advantage of that excitement and start a casual conversation about USANA. Consider inviting your friends and family over and then settle in to witness history as USANA-sponsored athletes and teams compete for glory.

USANA will be keeping track of all of the Team USANA athletes to give you the latest news, so check the What’s Up USANA? blog often for updates. If you still haven’t seen this award-winning blog, now is the time! It will be the ONLY place to find news exclusively about the Team USANA athletes.

Want to review the members of Team USANA or find a viewing guide about when they are competing? Visit the Team USANA page today!

http://www.usana.com/media/File/Landing%20page/US/Rotating%20Stories/TeamUSANA10/US-ENViewerGuide.pdf

Alternative ways to build your wealth and get the lifestyle you want

Alternative ways to build your wealth and get the lifestyle you want
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Alternative ways to build your wealth and get the lifestyle you want
Traditional ways of working and building wealth are now giving way to alternative means to a more prosperous lifestyle. The Gen Y demographic are all about work/life balance and fitting work around life not the other way around. For Baby Boomers the drive to achieve success in both work and life is just as strong.

As Baby Boomers head towards retirement the need to source additional income and work less is important. Facing a retirement where income is hard to come by or non-existent is daunting. So Baby Boomers are looking for ways to protect their earning potential long after they retire from full time employment.


Finding alternative ventures aside from a career is high on the priority list. Investments, savings and home based businesses are all good ways to maintain ongoing income.

Home based business is appealing to Baby Boomers for lots of reasons:
• Having the power to drive your own success and create new income streams.
• Having the ability to earn an income whilst enjoying the lifestyle you always wanted.
• Having the time for family, hobbies, holidays and the income to do it all.
• Having a business that you can use all the skills you have acquired over the years to create your own success.


For Baby Boomers heading towards retirement the focus is now more than ever on securing a financial future that allows for all the things you want in your golden years. Alternative sources of income that you can continue to tap into after you retire provide ongoing security and opportunity.

As with any business finding something that suits your lifestyle and that you can be passionate about are the keys to longevity. Check out the USANA business opportunity and achieve the lifestyle you deserve.
Posted by Usana NZ at 2:51 PM

Glowing Summer Skin - Monday, February 1, 2010

Glowing Summer Skin
The New Zealand summer is well and truly here and that means lots of time for fun in the sun. There is no better time to be feeling good, looking great and being at the top of your game. Unfortunately most of us have over indulged over the holidays and getting back the balance can be challenging...

There are many factors that contribute to skin issues including stress, fatigue, toxins, diet and lifestyle. No matter how much time you put into your external skin care regime you will never get the skin you want until you focus on the inside. That means beautifying from the inside out by making sure your body gets what it needs.

So here are some great tips for achieving glowing summer skin this summer and getting back on track after Christmas madness.

It's true what they say about inner beauty, make sure your insides are working to make you look great on the outside. What you put into your body makes a big difference to your skin, teeth and hair and it has a major effect on energy levels.

Get glowing summer skin by drinking lots of water, avoiding high sugar foods and drinks, eating a balanced diet and avoiding alcohol.

Kick the caffeine in 2010, coffee, red bull and coke all contain high amounts of caffeine. Try cutting down or cutting out caffeinated drinks and feel the effects on your energy levels. These drinks also contain sugar; notice the positive effects on your skin when you cut them out of your diet.

Steer clear of skin care products that contain chemicals or parabens. Skin care products that are natural and contain essential oils are great for your skin.

Supplements for improving and maintaining healthy glowing skin include Omega 3, tea tree oil, vitamin C and E.

Fruit and vegetables are a great source of antioxidants which not only help with keeping your skin fresh but with many other aspects of your health.

Try some of USANA’s great glowing skin products like Sensé skincare, BiOmega III and E-Prime.