Thursday, March 22, 2012

USANA Team Recognition

Zdanis USANA Power Team Recognition - Week Ending 03/16/12



New Associate Team Members

. Crystal Blank, Colfax, WA, US,

. Katrina Brodeur, Burlington, ON, CA,

. Christopher Lindsay, Lancaster, CA, US,

. Martha Smalinska, Burlington, ON, CA,

. Gabriel Villa, Las Cruces, NM, US,


Title Advancements
 

. Manuel Howie, Las Cruces, NM, US - BELIEVER

. Veronica Sullivan, Truth or Consequences, NM, US - SHARER



Top Income Earners

1, Pete and Dora Zdanis, Chester Springs, PA, US,

2, Bruce Pierce, Tempe, AZ, US,

3, Richard Cameron, Hamilton, ON, CA,

4, Ruth Kohake, Yonkers, NY, US,

5, Robert Shehan, El Paso, TX, US,

6, Norm Bryant, Albuquerque, NM, US,

6, David Gabriele, Etobicoke, ON, CA,

6, Pauline Puzynska, Hamilton, ON, CA,

6, Dr. Gary Young, Hartsdale, NY, US,

7, John Chan, Doylestown, PA, US,

7, Chuck Misja, Hudson, OH, US,

8, Loa Crumb, Stoney Creek, ON, CA,

8, Sherri Devers, Canon City, CO, US,

8, Patrick Freeman, El Paso, TX, US,

8, Cheree Hanson, Barboursville, VA, US,

8, Dr. Phillip Madison, Cocoa Beach, FL, US,

8, Thomas Madison, Alexandria, VA, US,

8, Elizabeth Pasquale, Ossining, NY, US,

8, James Rovegno, Chautauqua, NY, US,

8, Carol Sullivan, Las Cruces, NM, US,

8, Robin Thomas, Chapel Hill, NC, US,





Top Sponsors – Associates

1, Katrina Brodeur, Burlington, ON, CA,

1, Geraldine Fountain, Las Cruces, NM, US,

1, Cyle Grieve, San Tan Valley, AZ, US,

1, Sherrie Holliday, Albuquerque, NM, US,

1, Pauline Puzynska, Hamilton, ON, CA,





Top Sponsors – Preferred Customers

3, Yvonne Acosta, El Paso, TX, US,

2, Adam Keeping, Etobicoke, ON, CA,

1, David Gabriele, Etobicoke, ON, CA,

1, Greg Guyatt, Waterloo, ON, CA,

1, Edward Jaspers, Cincinnati, OH, US,

1, Mary Lyle Jeanes, Orange, VA, US,

1, Bradley Martinez, Albuquerque, NM, US,

1, Angela Middaugh, Sutton West, ON, CA,

1, Kim Romero, Las Cruces, NM, US,

1, Bertilla Scattolon, Stoney Creek, ON, CA,

1, Dr. Joel Young, Garland, TX, US,

Pete and Dora Zdanis
petezdanis@gmail.com
Mobile: 610-316-8637
 

*Income Disclaimer – US Dollars

USANA has paid out over $1.8 Billion in commissions to its Associates. $91,000 is the average yearly income for an established, full-time USANA Associate. $24,000 is the annual average of those who earned as little as one commission check each month. Total includes all earnings from the Compensation Plan, Leadership Bonus, Matching Bonus, contests, and incentives. Calculations based on earnings for fiscal year 2010.  Figures should not be considered as guarantees or projections of actual earnings, which result only from consistent, successful sales efforts. To date, USANA has more than 170 Associates who are lifetime Million Dollar Club members.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Succeeding In Tough Times

Succeeding in Tough Times 
by Kyle Wilson

I've been noticing (and I'm sure you have to), while many companies and individuals might be struggling right now, that there is also a group of companies and individuals flourishing. I've also noticed there are some common characteristics found in these companies and individuals who seem to be doing well during some of these uncertain times. 

Here are five characteristics that stand out:

1) These companies and individuals operate from a win/win philosophy and inherently value their business relationships (customers, employees and vendors). When you understand and appreciate this principle it allows you to create and receive value both on a short- and long-term basis, as well as recognize and be in line for new opportunities that begin to present themselves.

2) These companies and individuals have an entrepreneurial mindset. Although it's true that when a boom is going on the entrepreneur is often leading the way, I've also noticed that when the water is high (things are going good), everything tends to even out (everyone seems to be doing well). But when it all starts to go south, it is then that entrepreneurs can rise more quickly and distinguish themselves. Their ability to take risks, be decisive, recognize and seize opportunity and to basically "create" allows them to find a way to make things happen.

3) These companies and individuals have an excellent work ethic and focus. In sports, if you were to ask, who in their respective sport has been a dominant figure, three immediately come to my mind: Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky. Beyond their remarkable ability and talent, there is also something about these three that help propel them to greatness—their fierce competitiveness and their incredible work ethic. How do you beat the most talented person in the world when they will also outwork you and have a "will to win" that is not to be exceeded? Well, the same is true in business. The top performers do not get complacent. They do not rest on their laurels. And they don't decide that because they are doing well or are on top that that is good enough. Their work ethic and drive to be their personal best has allowed previous victories and momentum to carry over into more success (even in difficult times).

4) These companies and individuals have made a commitment to succeed. Making a decision is the prerequisite to all successes. As Jim says, all good things are upstream, but the natural tendency is downstream. Commitment creates the mindset that allows us to face challenges, shut out negative circumstances and discomfort and then move upstream toward our goals.

5) These companies and individuals operate out of faith. Without faith it is impossible to take risk. Without faith it is impossible to make investments of time and effort in the present hoping for a future reward. And without faith it is impossible to make short-term sacrifices on a consistent basis. Faith allows you to be free to give and be your best, knowing that the reward will manifest itself sometime in the future. Faith also allows you to find the opportunity that often comes disguised in the form of a problem or challenge. While others are "missing it" or spending their time and energy complaining, the person/company of faith is identifying and seizing new opportunities.

Question: How do you rate yourself in these five areas above? I would estimate much of where you find yourself today could be directly related to how well you have fared the past few years with the five points above. The good news is today is a new day, a new opportunity. 









It's Good to Be #1 for 12 Straight Years!

It's Good to Be #1 for 12 Straight Years!



USANA has been voted the #1 Company in Network Marketing for the 12th straight year by NetWork Marketing Today / MLM Insider Magazine.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Omega-3 Fatty Acids significantly delay blindness in patients with retinitis pigmentosa


Omega-3 Fatty Acids significantly delay blindness in patients with retinitis pigmentosa

At a Glance:

New research shows that adults with retinitis pigmentosa that consume higher amounts omega-3 fatty acids may slow the rate of visual decline by as much as 40%, significantly delaying blindness.





Read more about this research below.

Retinitis pigmentosa is a condition that begins with night blindness, progresses to tunnel vision, and eventually leads to almost complete blindness. Researchers at Harvard University recently performed a study to examine the impact of supplementing 15,000 IU/day of vitamin A palmitate on this eye condition. One of the variables that the researchers recorded was omega-3 fatty acid intake of the subjects.

Analysis of the data showed a benefit with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin A palmitate that was not seen in vitamin A supplementation alone. They found that those who were supplemented with vitamin A, and also consumed at least 0.2 g/day of omega-3 fatty acids had a 40% slower rate of visual decline.

Individuals with retinitis pigmentosa usually reach almost complete blindness by the age of 60. With a 40% slower rate of visual decline this new research shows that those with higher dietary omega-3 intakes or supplements may delay blindness by as much as 18 years.

Berson EL, Rosner B, Sandberg MA, Weigel-DiFrance C, Willet WC. Omega-3 intake and Visual Acuity in Patients With Retinitis Pigmentosa Receiving Vitamin A. Archives of Ophthalmology. Doi:10.1001/archopthalmol.2011.2580


Source: USANA Essentials of Health
 


 

Thursday, March 8, 2012

USANA Health Sciences Unveils New Charitable Foundation

USANA Health Sciences Unveils New Charitable Foundation

USANA True Health Foundation to Fund Health Causes and Disaster Relief




SALT LAKE CITY, March 8, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA), a global nutritional supplements company, today announced the opening of its new charitable foundation, the USANA True Health Foundation. The organization will offer basic necessitates, such as nutrition, clothing, shelter, medical assistance and health education to those who are suffering or in need.

"The primary motivation for the creation of this foundation is the never-ending quest for more efficient, economic, effective ways to improve the health and living conditions of people around the world," said Elaine Pace, president of USANA True Health Foundation. "Our goal is to meet the urgent needs of deserving populations and assist them with active compassion whenever the situation demands, to provide whatever is needed."

Donations made to the foundation can be assigned to one of two funds: the General Fund and the Children's Hunger Fund. Charitable gifts made to the General Fund will be used to support areas of great need around the world, aid in rapid disaster relief, and assist wellness organizations such as HealthCorps, founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Lisa Oz, to combat childhood obesity and educate children about nutrition and fitness. HealthCorps is the first among many organizations that USANA True Health Foundation intends to support through its General Fund.

Contributions to Children's Hunger Fund will aid the non-profit organization, which has a long-standing partnership with USANA.  For more than a decade, USANA and CHF have helped alleviate the suffering of children in impoverished regions across America and around the world. To date, the organization has received over $11 million in resources through USANA.

"USANA Health Sciences will be paying all administrative costs related to operating the foundation," said Dave Wentz, USANA's chief executive officer. "One hundred percent of every dollar donated to the organization will directly benefit those in need. Our goal is to maximize all donations to help as many people as we can."

Donations can be made through www.USANAfoundation.org in the form of a one-time pledge, continuous, automatic contributions, or a variety of monetary programs, to the fund of the donor's choice. All donations made by taxpayers in the United States and Hong Kong are tax-deductible. Residents of other countries should check with their local tax professional to determine whether their donation is deductible.

Based on pledges and donations to date, the foundation expects to raise more than $3 million within the first year of operations.

For more information about the USANA True Health Foundation, please visit www.USANAfoundation.org.

About USANA True Health Foundation: The USANA True Health Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by Dr. Myron Wentz, USANA's founder, and USANA CEO Dave Wentz, to help expand and enhance USANA's on-going charitable efforts. Their mission is to provide the most critical human necessities to those suffering or in need. USANA True Health Foundation has an active partnership with organizations like HealthCorps and the Children's Hunger Fund, who share the same vision of making the world a happier and healthier place. Learn more at our website (www.USANAfoundation.org), follow us on Twitter (@UsanaFoundation), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/USANAfoundation).

Media Contact: Elaine M. Pace, President USANA True Health Foundation(801) 954-7200
media@us.usana.com 

SOURCE USANA True Health Foundation

 

Thursday, February 23, 2012

USANA Health Sciences Works With Dr. Oz and HealthCorps to Fight Childhood Obesity

USANA Health Sciences Works With Dr. Oz and HealthCorps to Fight Childhood Obesity

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutritional company USANA Health Sciences today announced they are teaming up with Dr. Mehmet Oz and Lisa Oz' nonprofit organization, HealthCorps, to help empower young people to live healthier lives. USANA has committed to further HealthCorps' goals of combating childhood obesity and educating children about nutrition and fitness.

"One of the reasons we chose to donate to HealthCorps is because we share such similar values," said Dave Wentz, USANA's chief executive officer. "Our common mission is to create a healthier world for future generations, while helping people make better decisions today. It's impressive to see how HealthCorps is impacting people's lives."

USANA will be lending a helping hand to an organization committed to dealing with one of the most pressing health issues in the United States.

"Consider that approximately 12.5 million American children and adolescents, ages 2 to 19 years, are obese," Dr. Oz said. "In New York State alone, obesity among children and adolescents has tripled over the last three decades. This is among the many issues that HealthCorps is committed to address, and with USANA's generosity, we are able to do much more with our programs."

The two organizations will kick off their collaboration this afternoon at a "Teen Battle Chef" cooking competition at Columbia University. High school students from the tri-state area will each prepare a healthy dish to present to a panel of judges that includes celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, Dr. Oz, Lisa Oz, Dave Wentz, and USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz. Each teen will receive Circulon® cookware and tickets to the Health and Happiness Summit, a wellness event hosted by Dr. Oz on Feb. 25 at Radio City Music Hall.

"Teen Battle Chef is one of HealthCorps' many educational programs," Lisa Oz said. "The purpose is to teach kids about healthy eating in a fun way, and we are fortunate to have USANA's support."
Erica Irvin, vice president of Students for Food Policy and Obesity Prevention at Columbia University, said the campus was honored to host the event.

"Organizations like HealthCorps are doing work that have long-term ripple effect," she said. "Kids benefiting from HealthCorps programs today may teach other kids about health, be a strong example to their peers and even go on to affect public policy and change in the future. That's what this is about."

To learn more about USANA Health Sciences, please visit: http://www.usana.com

To learn more about HealthCorps, please visit: http://healthcorps.net/

About USANA: USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Thailand. Learn more at our website (www.usana.com), read our blog (www.whatsupusana.com), like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/usanahealthsciences), or follow us on Twitter (@usanainc).

About HealthCorps: HealthCorps® a 501(c)(3) co-founded by renowned heart surgeon and two-time Emmy® Award-winning talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa, is building a movement to fight the childhood obesity crisis by helping Americans discover what they are really hungry for and why. HealthCorps Coordinators carry out unique in-school and community programming targeting high-need populations. Using peer mentoring to deliver a progressive curriculum in nutrition, fitness and mental strength, HealthCorps Coordinators give teens purpose, help develop human character and inspire an interest in health and culinary arts careers. HealthCorps also serves as a unique research laboratory - exploring the complex, underlying causes of the obesity crisis and discovering and communicating solutions. HealthCorps is bringing many initiatives together to address the "Whole Child" and activate the student's mind, body and spirit. As a result, HealthCorps is transforming the educational paradigm one school at a time. The program network spans 54 schools in 13 states. For more information, please visit www.healthcorps.org and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/healthcorps and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HealthCorps.

Media Contact: Ashley Collins
Executive Director of Marketing, PR, and Social Media
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
(801) 954-7280
media@us.usana.com

SOURCE USANA Health Sciences
© 2012 PR Newswire

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Poor Sleep Habits May Decrease Glucose Sensitivity

Poor Sleep Habits May Decrease Glucose Sensitivity



At a Glance: Research shows that poor sleep can result in blood sugar abnormalities and may be linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Read more about this research below. 

Sleep is an essential part of life, and poor sleep habits have been associated with a number health problems such as obesity, decreased immune function, and cardiovascular disease. Recently researchers have investigated other health problems that could be linked to poor sleep habits. New evidence shows that poor sleep habits may also increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and it occurs most frequently in middle-aged adults. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the cells of the body do not respond properly to insulin, and rather than storing sugar for later, high levels of sugar build up in the blood.

One study compared the sleep habits of 1,455 individuals over a six year period. Individuals in the study who slept on average less than six hours a night were five times more likely to have impaired fasting glucose levels than those who slept six to eight hours a night. Having impaired fasting glucose levels is a condition that can precede type 2 diabetes, and is therefore a condition that should be monitored carefully, and prevented if possible.

Another study used nine healthy volunteers and had them spend five nights in a sleep laboratory. During the first two nights, the subjects were allowed to sleep normally in an undisturbed environment. They were monitored and information was recorded to create a control group. The same subjects were then studied for three more nights of sleep. In these three nights, the subjects were disturbed with loud sounds every time they were about to enter slow-wave sleep, the most restorative stage of sleep. The results show that during the nights when the subjects were disturbed they each were less sensitive to insulin. The decreased insulin sensitivity was comparable to that caused by a weight gain of 20 to 30 pounds.

This information confirms the fact that adequate sleep is an important factor in overall health, and may be an important factor in normal blood glucose regulation.

American Heart Association. “Short-sleepers” May Develop Blood Sugar Abnormality That Can Lead To Diabetes. March 17, 2009.

Tasali, E., Leproult, R., Ehrmann, D., Van Cauter, E. Slow-wave sleep and the risk of type 2 diabetes in humans. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, January 22, 2008, Vol. 105, Num. 3:1044-1049.

Source: USANA Essentials of Health







 

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Higher intakes of magnesium are associated with reduction in stroke risk

Higher intakes of magnesium are associated with reduction in stroke risk  

At a Glance: A new meta-analysis shows a protective effect of magnesium against stroke risk, especially ischemic stroke.










Read more about this research below.

The results of a meta-analysis reported in a new article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicate that a greater intake of the mineral magnesium has a protective effect on the risk of ischemic stroke (the most common type of stroke).

Swedish researchers performed a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies to evaluate the connection between magnesium intake and the risk of stroke.

Seven prospective studies were included in the review that included a total of 241,378 participants and 6,477 stroke cases.  The analysis revealed that for each 100 milligram daily increase of magnesium there was an 8 percent reduction in the risk of total stroke.

The association was still significant after adjustment for hypertension and diabetes. When the strokes were analyzed according to type, the protective effect was significant for ishemic stroke (the most common type) but not for intracerebral or subarachnoid hemorrhage.  The authors did note, however, that the low numbers of hemorrhagic stroke that occurred among the study participants may have decreased the ability to measure the association accurately.

The researchers stated that magnesium’s positive influence on blood pressure, glucose, lipids, lipoprotein peroxidation, and reduction of diabetes risk may be responsible for its protective benefit with stroke risk.  In addition to supplementation, increased consumption of magnesium dense foods, such as almonds, green leafy vegetables, beans and legumes, and whole grains may be an effective approach to reducing stroke risk.

Susanna C Larsson, Nicola Orsini, and Alicja Wolk Dietary magnesium intake and risk of stroke: a meta-analysis of prospective studies. Am J Clin Nutr February 2012 vol. 95 no. 2 362-366.

Source: USANA Essentials of Health











Friday, February 10, 2012

USANA Earns Sixth Stamp Of Approval From Third-Party Testing

USANA Earns Sixth Stamp Of Approval From Third-Party Testing



SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA), a global nutritional supplements company, today announced that its USANA® Probiotic supplement has been tested and approved by ConsumerLab.com, LLC, a company that independently tests health products for purity, disintegration and strength to help consumers and healthcare professionals identify the best quality health and nutrition products. ConsumerLab.com has also approved USANA's Coquinone® 30, Visionex®, BiOmega™, Mega Antioxidant and Chelated Mineral supplements.

"Having our products pass ConsumerLab.com's tests means a lot to us," said Dan Macuga, USANA's chief communications officer. "Because we manufacture over 90% of our products in-house, in an FDA registered facility, it's a tremendous honor to receive verification from a third-party organization. It exemplifies our commitment to producing effective and dependable products."

Known for keeping health and nutritional companies honest about their product claims, ConsumerLab.com has tested over 3,200 products since 1999 and freely publishes its testing methods for public consumption.

"Our mission is to identify the best quality health and nutritional products through independent testing so that the general public is aware of what they are putting into their bodies when taking certain supplements," said Dr. Tod Cooperman, ConsumerLab.com's president. "It is to USANA's credit that USANA® Probiotic passed our rigorous testing which many products have failed to pass. It is to USANA's further credit that it voluntarily sought ConsumerLab.com's third-party certification of the quality of this and other products."

"We take our quality control and testing process very serious when it comes to our products," said Dr. John Cuomo, USANA executive director of product development. "Developing each of our products requires extensive research and to receive validation from ConsumerLabs.com for the sixth time demonstrates USANA's dedication to providing trusted nutritionals."

In addition to earning ConsumerLab.com's seal of approval for multiple supplements, USANA has three different NSF Certifications. The manufacturing Facility in Salt Lake is NSF‐certified to follow the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Additionally, USANA has obtained Certification of Label claims on six core products, and several products are Certified for Sport, meaning its products do not contain banned substances. Most recently the company obtained the FDA's "Drug Establishment Registration," which allows USANA to manufacture over‐the‐counter (OTC) drugs.

For more information about USANA's product and company, visit www.usana.com.


About USANA: USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) develops and manufactures high‐quality nutritionals, personal care, energy and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Thailand. Learn more at our website (www.usana.com), read our blog (www.whatsupusana.com), like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/usanahealthsciences), or follow us on Twitter (@usanainc)

About ConsumerLab.com: ConsumerLab.com is a leading provider of consumer information and independent evaluations of products that affect health and nutrition. The company is privately held and has no ownership from, or interest in, companies that manufacture, distribute or sell consumer products.  For more information visit www.ConsumerLab.com.

Media Contact: Ashley Collins
Executive Director of Marketing, PR, and Social Media
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
(801) 954-7280
media@us.usana.com

SOURCE USANA Health Sciences, Inc.








Wednesday, February 1, 2012

40 Articles to Help You Grow Your USANA Business


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