By Staff Writer

No matter what your age or skin type, your skin can be healthier, look younger and feel smoother if you know how to take care of it. And that comes down to three simple steps:

• Cleanse
• Tone
• Moisturize

“Cleansing, toning and moisturizing go hand-in-hand,” says Dr. Luigi Gratton, Vice President, Medical Affairs and Education at Herbalife. “Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It keeps much-needed moisture in the body to keep it healthy while keeping dangerous pollutants out, so it’s important to nourish your skin as much as the rest of your body. Even if your skin is not sensitive, the wrong products can dry and even damage your skin.”

Cleanse.

The first step towards healthy, great-looking skin begins with gentle cleansing. For example, NouriFusion® MultiVitamin Lotion Cleanser helps removes dirt, oil and impurities without diminishing your skin’s natural moisture level.

Tone.

Toning removes residual dirt, oil even dead skin cells without stripping skin, leaving it feeling clean and refreshed. By removing deeper impurities, pores are clearer and appear smaller. Toning also controls breakouts, blemishes and shine, and prepares skin for moisturizing.

Moisturize.

Now that your face is clean, protect it with a hydrating moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15. This is your best anti-aging defense. Try NouriFusion® MultiVitamin Moisturizer SPF 15. Use it even in the winter to avoid the harmful effects of the sun.

Follow these simple steps twice a day and your skin will look and feel softer and smoother.

Tips for getting healthy skin:

• Know your skin type and use corresponding products.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Moisturize and use sunscreen even in the winter.

Creamy, rich daytime moisturizer offers UVA/UVB protection and moisturizes normal to dry skin.

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By Staff Writer

There’s plenty you can do to build healthy bones and maintain them as you age.

Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the causes of osteoporosis. Here are some tips for building healthy bone mass from childhood to adulthood.

Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the effects of hormone changes and general dietary and lifestyle factors–leaving both men and women with an increased risk of osteoporosis.

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that affects over 25 million Americans each year. Almost 80% of osteoporosis is found in women, although a growing number of older men are also at risk.

Healthy bones begin with childhood

Fortunately, there’s plenty you can do to build healthy bones and maintain them as you age. Children should eat three to four servings of calcium-enriched foods every day to build healthy bones. As an adult, it’s best to add a calcium supplement to your diet. Xtra-Cal® is packed with calcium, in addition to Vitamins C and D, which helps absorb essential calcium.*

Soy also appears to benefit bones, replacing calcium-depleting animal protein in the diet and providing a great source of bone-building isoflavones. Our Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, Protein Bars, Soup Mix, Formula 3 Personalized Protein Powder, and Soy Nuts with Cardia® Salt are great sources of soy protein–making soy both “heart smart” and “bone smart!”

Making bone health a priority

Take control of your diet, increase your activity and curb such lifestyle habits as alcohol or smoking. With regular effort, you’ll give yourself the very best chance of having healthy bones–no bones about it!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

It is well established that the typical person eating a western type diet consumes more daily calories than he needs. High-calorie snacks filled with fats and sugars contribute to these extra calories. Protein packed bars, drinks, soups, and nuts are far superior to other snacks because of the inherent differences between protein and sugars and fats.

First off, protein is more satisfying than the other two macronutrients because of specific signals it sends to the brain. When we snack on protein instead of sugars and fats, the body feels more full which helps people control their appetite between meals, thus cutting calories and controlling their weight. Recent clinical research has supported this physiologic phenomenon.

A second reason for choosing protein as a snack is its thermogenic effect. This refers to the metabolic tax a food puts on the body after we eat it. This metabolic tax for protein is much higher than sugar or fat because the body uses more energy to digest it. This means that when you choose protein over the other two, you are burning more calories during the process of digestion. Having this higher tax rate is good because protein tends to be low in caloric content, so the body is working harder on fewer calories.

A third reason to choose protein snacks over sugars and fats is the body’s need to replenish the building blocks of muscle tissue. Muscle is important for our daily activities and it determines our metabolism. So the more we maintain our healthy lean muscle mass, the higher we maintain metabolism.

So the next time you reach for a snack, choose a protein-rich bar, drink, or soup. Avoid high-calorie chips, cookies, candies and sweets. They are generally much higher in calories, and they offer little nutritional value to the body.

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By Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H.

Vice President, Medical Affairs and Education

Did you know your energy levels don’t have to dip just because the sun does? You can have steady and lasting energy throughout the day-even after work.

It’s easier than you think, too.

First, what you eat contributes greatly to your energy level. Because digestion utilizes the most energy of all the body’s systems, the more unhealthy you eat, the longer it takes to digest the food; especially if you are consuming a lot of packaged, fast-food or “convenience” meals, which have low nutritional value and possibly chemicals. Your body doesn’t recognize and can’t use unnatural ingredients so it must work harder to eliminate them leaving you feeling drained. Also, when you don’t consume the nutrients your body craves, you stay hungry which can lead to overeating. This cycle requires added energy for digestion, which is why you feel fatigued after eating meals with low nutritional value.

Your overall fitness is another factor that determines how much energy you have throughout the day. Fitter people utilize energy more efficiently, and therefore have more left over to get them through the afternoon and evening. It may sound ironic, but the more you exercise, the more energy you’ll have. This is because your muscles provide more energy than fat, keeping you feeling invigorated longer.

Herbalife Energy and Fitness products can help you on your way to achieving your wellness goals. Herbalife products like Liftoff®, Roasted Soy Nuts with Cardia®† Salt, and Garden 7® can help keep you alert and energized whether you need more energy to keep up with your job, kids, recreational activities or serious athletics.

With added energy and better fitness, you’ll not only accomplish more, but you’ll accomplish it more effectively, which leaves you with time to spare. And who couldn’t use more of that?

Tips for getting more energy:

• Eat more healthy foods
• Stay active
• Try energizing products like Liftoff®

Liftoff® Increase energy and improve mental clarity for better performance throughout the day with this effervescent energy drink.* 0 sugar, 0 calories, 1 carb Stay alert and focused* Improve short-term memory* Individually packaged tablets for on-the-go lifestyles

†Cardia® is a registered trademark of Nutrition 21, Inc. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Harvard-run Nurses’ Health Study has linked insufficient or irregular sleep to increased risk for colon cancer, breast cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

In the long term, the clinical consequences of untreated sleep disorders are large indeed. They are associated with numerous, serious medical illnesses, including:

• High blood pressure
• Heart attack
• Heart failure
• Stroke
• Obesity
• Psychiatric problems, including depression and other mood disorders
• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• Mental impairment
• Fetal and childhood growth retardation
• Injury from accidents

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2 Tbsp Personal Protein Powder
1/2 Cup Frozen Mango
8 Oz. Orange Juice
1/2 Banana
Add any other fruit you like.

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Great news, but you still need to protect yourself—melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 25 to 29.

Make sure you protect your body by slathering on sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. That way, you’ll filter at least 92 percent of the sun’s harmful rays. (The higher the SPF, the better your protection.)

Find out more ways to protect your skin and body  from aging and cell damage –get our free wellness Evaluation.
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