Shakerela Health Design

By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D. Nobel† Laureate in Medicine
Your cardiovascular system is the driving force behind Cellular Nutrition. Over 100,000 miles in length and equipped with nearly six-trillion endothelial cells, your blood vessels produce the Nitric Oxide that supports Cellular Nutrition. Endothelial-derived Nitric Oxide functions in many important ways to support the cardiovascular and circulatory system. Endothelial damage, from a poor diet, obesity and lack of exercise, results in deficient Nitric-Oxide production and, therefore, increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there are easy ways to make your endothelium healthy by adjusting your diet, engaging in moderate exercise and taking Niteworks®.

How does Nitric Oxide work?
Nitric Oxide, also known as NO, is the body’s most widespread signaling molecule. NO promotes Cellular Nutrition by facilitating blood flow to every cell in the body. Because NO expands the diameter of the arteries, more nutrients are delivered to the cells and more waste products are removed from the cells. Nitric Oxide provides Cellular Nutrition to all organs of the body and also protects these organs against injury and disease caused by exposure to oxidants, a condition known as “oxidative stress.” NO is the body’s most potent antioxidant, protecting cells against free radical damage. In this regard, NO functions just like Vitamins E and C.

NO deficiency and Endothelial Dysfunction cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and untimely death in the U.S. and is sometimes associated with NO deficiency. The diseases resulting from NO deficiency include hypertension, stroke, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, gastrointestinal ulcers and erectile dysfunction. A healthy vascular endothelium is essential to a healthy cardiovascular system because it is required for normal NO production and action. Vascular-endothelial dysfunction leads to decreased NO production and increased oxidative stress, creating a vicious cycle that promotes further endothelial dysfunction.

Diet improves heart health
Another way to keep your endothelium healthy is through diet. A sensible diet that is low in fats and carbohydrates, but rich in proteins, will go a long way in promoting cardiovascular health. Decreased fat intake greatly reduces the body’s production of destructive free radicals and decreased dietary carbohydrates limit the intake of calories. Eating a high-protein diet maintains muscle mass and energy levels. The combination of high protein plus low carbohydrates and fats can result in substantial weight loss, which further promotes a healthy cardiovascular system.

A winning combination
The three lifestyle changes outlined–mild to moderate exercise, a high-protein diet and Niteworks®–have something in common: they all play a role in enhancing the production and action of endothelium-derived Nitric Oxide. For this reason, exercise, diet and Niteworks® are a winning combination for maintaining and improving your endothelial health–and a healthy endothelium means a healthy heart. When you combine their results, you can easily see how your overall health and general well-being can improve.

†The Nobel Prize is a registered trademark of The Nobel Foundation.

By Staff Writer


Getting older isn't what it used to be.
How can you look and feel as young as you can? By making your health and well-being a top priority. Here are 7 steps to healthy aging.

Remember what your parents looked like when they were your age? Looking back, they seemed so much older. And in many ways, they were. Average life expectancy is currently on the rise, which means that men and women approaching age 50 don’t look and feel like the stereotyped middle-age person of the 1950s.

So how can you look and feel as young as you can? By making your health and well-being a top priority. Use the following Herbalife products to help you improve your overall health and well-being while making you feel younger as you get older.

7 Steps to Healthy Aging

1. Build a solid foundation for good health with our Cellular Nutrition products, including Formulas 1, 2 and 3.
2. Use Cardio ToconOx®, fortified with powerful antioxidants, to help support a healthy cardiovascular system.*
3. Activate your skin’s youthfulness with Skin Activator® Daily Replenishing Cream, which can help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
4. Slow the effects of joint aging and help reduce discomfort and swelling with Joint Support-Glucosamine with Herbs.*
5. Keep your eyes in good shape with our antioxidant-rich Ocular Defense Formula.*
6. Formulated with saw palmetto, Ultimate Prostate Formula can help make a man’s mid-life transition a little easier, in addition to supporting prostate health.*
7. Niteworks® keeps blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation.*
   

*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.

By Staff Writer


Everyone needs Cellular Nutrition. It's that important to your long-term good health.

Good nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. Learn the simple way to deliver the nutrients your body needs at the cellular level.

Each day, your system is challenged by factors that rob you of valuable nutrients, undermining your health, damaging your skin and making weight management a struggle. When your body's nutritional needs are not met, your health suffers.

A complex problem made simple
It can be a daunting task to ensure you are getting the essential vitamins and minerals necessary for optimal health in the right balance every day. That's why Herbalife has made nutrition simple with our Cellular Nutrition Program. This advanced Herbalife technology supplies the amino acids, vitamins, minerals and herbal factors your individual cells require to function optimally.

Whether you need to lose weight, gain muscle, want to increase energy, have softer, shinier hair or improve your quality of life, Cellular Nutrition, the foundation of Herbalife's wellness philosophy, is designed to address these specific concerns.

As easy as one, two, three
Cellular Nutrition consists of a creamy, deliciously filling shake (enjoyed once or twice daily) and two nutritional supplement formulas taken with each meal-it's that simple!

1. Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix.
2. Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex.
3. Cell Activator®. Good nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. Experience the "Herbalife difference" today!

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.

By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D.
Nobel† Laureate in Medicine

Though you may have been taught the opposite, fat can actually be good for you. In fact, there are healthy fats and unhealthy fats–and knowing the difference is essential to your health. Below is an easy-to-use guide that will help you understand the differences between fats.

UNSATURATED FATS (Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated)

Monounsaturated Fats
Monounsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature but firm up when cooled in the refrigerator. They are generally considered healthier fats and are found mainly in plant sources such as nuts and avocados, as well as olive, peanut and canola oils. Like all fats, monosaturated fats are high in calories. If you increase the amount of monosaturated fats in your diet, be mindful of your overall intake in order to manage your weight.

Polyunsaturated Fats
Polyunsaturated fats can be either liquid or soft at room temperature, and are found in plant oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed and canola oils, as well as in seafood. Polyunsaturated fats include the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. In addition to providing energy, EFAs are part of the structure of every cell in our bodies. We need EFAs to achieve & maintain a healthy heart; they are also essential for the healthy function of the brain, eyes, skin, joints, hair and the immune system. To supplement your intake of health-promoting Omega-3, try Herbalife's Herbalifeline® and Tri-Shield®. Keep in mind that polyunsaturated fats are also high in calories. If you increase the amount of polyunsaturated fats in your diet, be mindful of your overall intake in order to manage your weight.

SATURATED FATS
Saturated fat is solid at room temperature and is most often found in animal food products including milk, eggs, meat and butter. Some plant products like palm, coconut and palm kernel oil are also saturated. Saturated fats are not inherently unhealthy, but an excess of these fats in the diet raises cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.

TRANS FATS
Trans fats are chemically engineered, with a metal catalyst like nickel, at very high temperatures. Although some may look liquid, they maintain their structure for long periods of time (which is why fast food chains can fry food in the same oil all day long). The FDA suggests regulating your trans fat intake and to replace them with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats whenever possible. New label laws require companies to list amounts of trans fats on their product labels.

Quick tips from the doctor:

• Increase the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
• Limit your intake of saturated fats.
• Regulate your intake of Trans Fats and make sure to read labels.

†The Nobel Prize is a registered trademark of The Nobel Foundation.