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.

WHAT’S NEXT?
SYNERGY WORLDWIDE’S 2020 EUROPE SUMMIT

Join us in Amsterdam, October 16-18 for Synergy WorldWide’s 2020 Europe Summit. The crowning event of the year is only a few months away! Click here to register today.

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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.

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.

Congratulations to the hardworking Team Members who have taken their Synergy business to the next level. Last month, these men and women advanced to new ranks of success in their Synergy business. It is our privilege to recognize them for the time and energy they have invested into reaching their goals, sharing Elite Health, and helping people to unlock their potential.

Please join us in congratulating the following Team Members across Europe:

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