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David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N., Director of the Center for Human Nutrition at UCLA and Chairman of Herbalife’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Boards, answers some of your most frequently asked questions about the ShapeWorks® Program.*

Q: How does the ShapeWorks® Program relate to what Herbalife has provided for the last 24 years?

A: The ShapeWorks® Program extends the concept of Cellular Nutrition and builds on the successful legacy of Herbalife’s Formula 1, which has been on the market for 24 years. Cellular Nutrition means giving your body what it needs-nutrition that is missing from the modern diet. Protein satisfies hunger and many people don’t get enough protein in their diets to control hunger and build or maintain their muscles. The ShapeWorks® Program is personalized for each dieter’s needs.

Q: How is ShapeWorks® different from other popular diets?

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Within the United States, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulates Herbalife’s conventional foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, as amended. All Herbalife products contain ingredients either already recognized as safe or otherwise specifically permitted.

All Herbalife products are labeled according to FDA regulations and must be manufactured in accordance with established quality standards by vendors, which are periodically inspected and audited by Herbalife in accordance with the company’s written quality assurance procedures. All Herbalife food and supplement products, as well as its facilities, are subject to FDA inspection and enforcement authority at all times.

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By Herbalife Staff Writer

Our skin is the largest organ of the body and often the most neglected. It is our first line of defense against pollutants, ultraviolet violet (UV) radiation and other environmental factors.

A regular skin regimen coupled with SPF sunscreen and topical antioxidants has proven effective in minimizing the damaging effects of the environment as well as helping to protect skin health.

Sunlight and Healthy Skin

Short bursts of time in the sun help the body to naturally produce vitamin D. The UV rays from sunlight stimulate vitamin D synthesis, which in turn supports calcium absorption to form and maintain strong bones.

Excessive exposure to sunlight without sunscreen, however, can result in sunburn and greatly increase one’s risk of developing skin cancer. UV radiation from the sun is increasing globally due to what scientists describe as the Earth’s depleting ozone layer. It strikes Earth as either UV-A or UV-B radiation (long and short wavelengths of ultraviolet light).

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By Herbalife 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."

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Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD

If you love eating spicy, greasy foods – but pay for it afterwards with a case of heartburn and acid indigestion – you’re not alone. These symptoms strike millions of people daily, and we spend billions of dollars annually on medications to quench the fire.

At the root of the problem is a bit of faulty plumbing in the digestive tract. At the bottom of the esophagus, where it meets the stomach, lies a ring of muscle designed to close of the stomach entrance.

When pressure on this muscle is reduced, stomach contents can back up into the esophagus and lead to discomfort. Along with heartburn and acid regurgitation, other symptoms like coughing, hoarseness and chest pain may tag along.

Fatty foods, chocolate, peppermint and onions cause heartburn directly – they reduce the pressure on the ring of muscle which allows it to relax. Large meals distend the stomach, and this can also lead to reduced pressure and discomfort.

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Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD

For kids – and more than a few adults – Halloween is one of the best holidays around. But there are healthier ways to treat yourself, and other costumed revelers, to help avoid welcoming November in a sugar haze.

Controlling what kids eat during a candy-focused holiday is no easy task. "While the holiday seems to be all about the candy, it’s wise to help kids to focus on the fun and to set some limits," says Dr. Luigi Gratton, vice president of medical affairs at Herbalife. "Make sure the kids have a healthy meal or snack before they leave, and negotiate ahead of time how much candy they’ll be allowed to keep and eat," he adds.

Start the evening with a fun, healthy meal. Offer ‘finger food’ – wrap a string cheese stick with a slice of turkey, then top with a slivered almond ‘fingernail’. Spaghetti ‘worms’ and a black-and-orange fruit salad made with fresh oranges, raisins and dark grapes can help set the mood. If the kids are in a rush to get out the door, whip up a Halloween pumpkin smoothie.

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Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD

It’s been some time since the fat-free food craze began, but with ongoing reports of the downside of eating too much dietary fat, food manufacturers continue to tempt us with literally thousands of low fat and fat-free foods on supermarket shelves. But buyers should beware – foods designated as light, lowfat or fat-free may not save you calories.

Some of the labels on the first fat-modified foods screamed "light" – leading unwary shoppers to conclude that the products could be eaten with abandon. Only on closer inspection of the nutrition facts was it apparent that many "light" products weren’t necessarily lighter in calories, dashing hopes for truly guilt-free snacks and sweets.

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There seems to be a lot of interest as to whether Herbalife products are gluten free. We see more and more food products out there that have gluten free labels and this seems to be important for people who have certain stomach problems. This post is not intended to go into details about what a gluten free diet is all about, but rather to address whether Herbalife products are gluten free.

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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.

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The first step to achieving good health is getting your weight under control. New studies confirm that obesity is on the rise, bringing with it a greater risk of diabetes and a lower life expectancy.

Obesity linked with premature death
In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study that found that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young adults. The researchers compared Body-Mass Index (BMI) to longevity and found a correlation between premature death and higher BMIs. For example, a 20-year-old white male, 5’10” weighing 288 pounds with a BMI of greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years of his life as a result of obesity. While this study referenced extreme levels of obesity, there are still millions of overweight Americans with a life expectancy rate that is three to five years less than their healthy-weight counterparts.

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Since the "fat-free craze" began, statistics show we have grown fatter and fatter.
Just because a food is fat-free doesn’t mean it’s calorie-free. Get up to speed on "good fats" and lose the fat from your body, not your diet.

Today, supermarket shelves are packed with foods that call to dieters with the words “FAT-FREE.” But as conscientious weight watchers load up their shopping carts with fat-free foods week after week, many discover this alarming fact: their weight is going up!

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

When our mothers told us to eat our fruits and vegetables, they were right. They are an essential part of our diet, providing a wide range of vitamins and minerals that serve an array of important functions in the body. Many people, however, are still deficient in their fruit and vegetable intake.

Not getting the message
Over the last several years, the U.S. Department of Health has recommended eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. Yet, only one in seven achieve this quota. In fact, one-third of American adults eat only two servings of fruits and vegetables a day and are four times more likely to choose a processed snack instead. On any given day, about half the population eats no fruit at all.

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Most people know Herbalife as a weight management and nutrition company. But Herbalife also offers a full range of outer nutrition products focused on your beauty with Herbalife.

Sure, it’s very important to eat healthy nutritious food, but it’s also important to be healthy when you use your beauty products on your skin.

Beauty With Herbalife Products

Herbalife offers numerous outer nutrition products to focus on your skin health and beauty. The beauty products from Herbalife include skin toners and cleansers, anti-aging products, conditioners and even fragrances. This range of products that focus on your beauty with Herbalife include the following:

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Herbalife has announced the launch of a new mobile app for the iPhone. The Herbalife iPhone app is designed for Herbalife distributors and makes it easy to present the Herbalife opportunity to prospects, sign up new Distributors, place and manage orders and more. There are also special deals and discounts available through the Herbalife AT&T Distributor Benefit Program.

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Herbalife is a worldwide company offering a specific diet referred to by many people as the diet Herbalife program. The core products of the Herbalife diet program are healthy and nutritious meal replacement shakes. These shakes are scientifically designed to provide the body with the nutrients it requires to keep healthy and trim. The products work at the cellular level and some of the supplemental products work to help your cells absorb the nutrients.

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