This year’s Kick-Offs across Europe were extremely successful and inspiring! Groups of Team Members and friends gathered in various locations during the month of January and February to start 2020 off with renewed focus and inspiration.

The newly launched promotions, such as the Monthly Mentor Bonus and the Customer Care Bonus were introduced and explained. Trainings were given, knowledge and experiences shared, and products were featured. New Synergy friendships were formed, and memories created.

Additionally, many Team Members were recognized for their recent achievements. We are proud of our hardworking European Team Members and beyond excited to see where 2020 brings them. What an amazing way to start 2020!

Many leaders traveled across borders to lend a hand and help excite people for 2020. We send our sincere thanks to all the leaders across Europe for their time, dedication, preparation and unique contributions. Most of all, we sincerely thank all who attended these Kick-Off events, and we hope you will make the most out of the year ahead.

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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.

Hjärtat är en muskel och som alla andra muskler behöver den träning för att bibehålla sin styrka och välbefinnande. Oavsett om det gäller en kortare löptur på morgonen, en halvtimma på motionscykeln eller en lugn promenad runt kvarteret. Några minuters konditionsträning varje dag stärker ditt hjärta och ger dig större chanser till ett inte bara långt men även friskt liv.

Ett starkt hjärta utvecklar och förbättrar ditt kardiovaskulära system, ökar din syreupptagningsförmåga, minskar risken för hjärtsjukdomar och ökar dess förmåga till återhämtning. Det finns fyra grundprinciper när det gäller konditionsträning: kardiovaskulär uthållighet, muskelstyrka, muskulär uthållighet och elasticitet. Kardiovaskulär uthållighet är direkt avgörande eftersom det fastställer hur effektivt du kan förbättra de övriga momenten i din konditionsträning.

Följ dessa råd för ett starkare hjärta:

Aktivera dina muskler
The American Heart Association rekommenderar 30 minuters måttlig till intensiv träning 4-5 dagar i veckan. För att maximera din aeroba träning bör du fokusera på att aktivera de stora muskelgrupperna (ben, mage, rygg och bröst) kontinuerligt i din träning. Detta resulterar i att hjärtat pumpar ut syrerikt blod till musklerna, vilket i sin tur stärker det kardiovaskulära systemet ytterligare.

Intervallträning
Det bästa sättet att förbättra och stärka sitt hjärta på är högintensiv träning, som intervaller. Intervallträning innebär upprepade högintensiva konditionsinsatser med vila emellan. Denna träningsform är tidseffektiv, omväxlande och ger ett mycket bra resultat! Studier visar att 15 minuters intervallträning inte bara förebygger hjärtsjukdomar utan även avsevärt förbättrar din kondition och uthållighet.

Bonus: Intervallträning bränner fler kalorier per minut än om du joggar på löpbandet.

Styrketräning
Precis som intervallträning är styrketräning ett utmärkt sätt att stärka samtliga muskler i kroppen, särskilt hjärtat. Nyckeln till ett produktivt styrketräningspass är att begränsa vilotiden mellan övningarna. Den generella vilotiden för de flesta gymbesökare brukar variera mellan 30–90 sekunder mellan varje set. Men om ditt mål är bättre uthållighet (och ett starkare hjärta) måste du vara beredd på att minska ner vilotiden. Ditt hjärta kommer att tacka dig, tro oss!

Vila och korrekt återhämtning
Lika viktigt som ett högintensivt träningspass är vilan där emellan. För mycket adrenalin i kroppen kan vara skadligt för ditt hjärta. Om din puls rusar iväg eller om du känner smärta är det viktigt att minska intensiteten och låta hjärtat återhämta sig. När du återfått vilopuls kan du återgå till måttlig takt igen, men utan att riskera att överanstränga dig. Tänk på att dricka mycket vatten under återhämtningsperioderna eftersom hjärtat har en tendens att slå snabbare när kroppens celler är uttorkade.

Se till att få tillräckligt med sömn
Studier visar att unga och medelålders vuxna som sover omkring 7 timmar per natt har ett mindre kalciumupptag i artärerna än de som sover mindre än 6 timmar eller mer än 9 timmar. Vidare visar det sig även att de som sover bra på nätterna tenderar att ha friskare artärer än de som sover lite sämre. Kom ihåg att kvaliteten på din sömn avspeglar sig i kvaliteten på din träning, vilket i slutändan påverkar hur starkt ditt hjärta är, eller kan bli.

Grattis till alla hårt arbetande Team Members som har tagit sin synergy-verksamhet till nästa nivå. Förra månaden avancerade dessa män och kvinnor till nya framgångar i sin Synergy-verksamhet. Det är vårt privilegium att uppmärksamma dem för den tid och energi de har investerat i att uppnå sina mål, dela Elite Health samt hjälpa människor att låsa upp sin potential.

Vänligen stäm in och gratulera följande Team Members runt om Europa:

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 resourses, 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/Synergy WorldWide 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.

Synergy is pleased to announce the 2019 Elite Honors qualifiers!
Throughout 2019 many of our hard-working European Team Members achieved Elite Honors milestones by accumulating a minimum of 600 CV in TC 1 volume in a month, in addition to sponsoring at least one new Team Member with a minimum of 200 CV Activation Volume.

Please help us congratulate these individuals for this achievement. We thank them for the Elite Honors practices being exercised and for sharing Elite Health throughout the world:

12x Elite Honors

9x Elite Honors

6x Elite Honors

3x Elite Honors

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:

1. Wear red 
2. Show a Synergy logo somehow 
3. Post videos and/or photos on Instagram, Facebook, and/or TikTok
4. 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!

#HeartHealthMonth #WearRedDay #SynergyWorldWide #EliteHealth #HealthBeginsWithHeart

The crowning event of the year is only a few months away! Join us in Amsterdam, October 16-18 for Synergy WorldWide’s 2020 Europe Summit. Register today to attend and look forward to a weekend of enlightenment and excitement at Summit 2020!

On the 16th, a VIP Dinner* will be held, and on the 18th, look forward to participate at the Monthly Mentor Luncheon*. Remember how to earn an invitation here.
*qualifiers will receive direct invitations


The sooner you register, the more you save! Purchasing Early Bird tickets means 30€ savings off of General Admission, and 50€ off of onsite prices! Space is limited, so secure your spot as soon as possible.

Early Bird	February 3 - March 31	€99
Regular	April 1 - September 15	€129
New Team Member*	February 3 - September 15	€99
On-site Registration	October 16-18	€149

Cost is per person and includes access to all General Sessions at the Summit and to the Welcome Gala. Hotel and transportation are not included.
*For the "New Team Member" discounted price, new team members must register by calling customer service within 30 days of enrollment.

We want you to look forward to your trip to Amsterdam. For the best experience possible, we will be publishing a blog post for all Synergy Summit guests, with some of the best hotels near the venue (RAI Amsterdam) or at the city center.

Summit is the most important event of the year – a chance to bring all of Europe together and learn about our incredible products, (perhaps even some new ones) as well as learn how to build an even more powerful Synergy business.  You don’t want to miss it!


Mark your calendars and prepare for Summit today! We’re excited to see you in Amsterdam!

VIP DINNER QUALIFICATIONS*:
Achieve Team Director or above for the first time between Sept. 1, 2019 and Aug. 31, 2020
OR
Maintain Team Director or above for a minimum of three months between Jan. 1, 2020 and Aug. 31, 2020
*qualifiers will receive direct invitations