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Nature's Sunshine Products — Conference Presentation (March 2010)
18 slides from Nature's Sunshine Products's conference presentation, Mar 8, 2010
Slide 1: Urinary System Webinar
3/8/2010 Presented by Karen Stene Finch Western Midwest Central South Northeast Ray Lambert Aaron Wengert Scott Terry Jon Terry Doug Jensen 801-342-4487 801-342-4692 801-342-4516 801-342-4389 801-342-4691 rayl@natr.com aaronw@natr.com scottt@natr.com jont@natr.com djensen@natr.com Webinar: www.nspwe
Slide 2: Win a trip to Cancun; Urinary System Pack
3/8/2010 • Be eligible to win a trip for 2 to Cancun by: – Watching the webinar (live or recorded) – Purchase the Urinary System Pack promotion – Get at least 4 of 5 questions correct on the Urinary System quiz on www.nspwebinars.com • We’ll announce the winner during Education Week April 19‐26! • U
Slide 3: The urinary system is vitally important to the body
3/8/2010 The urinary system is vitally important to the entire health of the body. Optimal health can occur when systems of the body work together as a well‐functioning team. • The urinary system works to reabsorb: – Water – Salts – Protein – Glucose – Minerals – Other substances that Kidney Absorpt
Slide 4: Components and function of the urinary system
3/8/2010 • The urinary system consists of: – two kidneys – two ureters – the bladder – two sphincter muscles – the urethra • The average human being has 1.0 to 1.5 gallons of blood • The blood in the body is being filtered about every 45 minutes • About 200 quarts of blood are being circulated and G
Slide 5: The kidneys
3/8/2010 • Each kidney is the shape of a bean and about the size of a fist. • Approximately one million nephrons are located in each kidney • The kidneys are involved in the production of red blood cells and the iron content of the blood • The kidneys can process and utilize up to 4 ounces of water
Slide 6: The bladder, ureters and urethra
3/8/2010 • A healthy bladder holds up to 2 cups of urine for 2 to 5 hours • The average g amount of urine that is excreted per day, per adult, is 1.5 quarts • Ureters are narrow tubes that connect each kidney to the bladder • The sphincters are circular muscles located where the bladder connects to
Slide 7: Kidneys and body balance
3/8/2010 • The kidneys assist in keeping a balanced pH in the body • The kidneys are the batteries of the body • When kidneys are not properly p p y nourished and hydrated, energy levels can be low, leading to tiredness and fatigue • There are a number of problems that can occur with the urinary sys
Slide 8: Urinary tract infections
3/8/2010 • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect millions of people each year – One in five women develops a UTI during her life span – UTI’s in men, while not as common, can be very serious because they may indicate other problems • People are at risk for urinary tract infections for a variety of
Slide 9: UTI signs and urinary incontinence
3/8/2010 • Signs of a UTI can be but are not limited to: – pain or a burning during urination – strong odor – feelings of urgency or a need to urinate frequently – cloudyy appearance pp of urine – pus or blood in the urine – a feeling of pressure while passing a small amount urine • Urinary tract in
Slide 10: Kidney stones
3/8/2010 • Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract and can be one of the most painful • Each year, more than 500,000 people end up in emergency rooms and 3 million visits are made to health care providers id ffor problems bl related to kidney stones • Stones affect me
Slide 11: Kidney stone foods and chronic kidney disease
3/8/2010 • There are certain foods to avoid when kidney stones are formed from calcium oxalate • A few of these foods are: – rhubarb, cooked spinach, beets, chocolate, green pepper, okra and grits • Chronic kidney disease may be the result of physical injury or a disease that damages the kidneys, su
Slide 12: Kidney failure and prevention
3/8/2010 • Kidney failure – Currently, there are more than one million dialysis patients worldwide. – The number of patients in the United States could double over the next 10 years. – There Th are di dialysis l i centers t iin about b t 159 countries. ti – Billions of dollars are generated annually
Slide 13: Nourishing foods, nutrients and bath recipe
3/8/2010 Essential Oil Recipe for Bath 2 drops tea tree oil 2 drops lavender oil 2 drops bergamot oil 2 drops thyme oil 2 drops eucalyptus oil Add and mix well with warm running water. This recipe is for a bathtub of water. For a foot soak, use half the oil amounts suggested. Relax and detoxify whil
Slide 14: Urinary Maintenance, Cranberry/Buchu and related formulas
3/8/2010 • Urinary Maintenance – Contains herbs to help support and maintain the delicate fluid and mineral balance that is controlled by the kidneys. • Cranberry/Buchu Concentrate – Beneficial for supporting a healthy urinary tract. Cranberry juice contains Vitamin C plus substances that can interf
Slide 15: Kidney Activator TCM and Corn Silk
3/8/2010 • Kidney Activator and Kidney Activator TCM Concentrate – This excellent combination of 16 Chinese herbs supports urinary and lymph health. • Corn Silk – This simply amazing herb is the silk that grows as a part of corn within the cornhusk. It is dried and can be swallowed in capsule form o
Slide 16: Win a trip to Cancun; Urinary System Pack
3/8/2010 • Be eligible to win a trip for 2 to Cancun by: – Watching the webinar (live or recorded) – Purchase the Urinary System Pack promotion – Get at least 4 of 5 questions correct on the Urinary System quiz on www.nspwebinars.com • We’ll announce the winner during Education Week April 19‐26! • U
Slide 17: Product promotions
3/8/2010 Saw Palmetto $2.00 Off Promo # 9485‐8 $9.55 $ Buy 4 get 1 free Promo # 9817‐8 $46.20 FCS II $2.00 Off Promo # 10296‐3 $11 65 $11.65 Buy 4 get 1 free Promo # 10295‐7 $54.60 Hydrangea $1.00 Off Promo # 10612‐7 $8.15 Buy 4 get 1 free Promo # 10611‐3 $36.60 17
Slide 18: Congratulations to the Cancun winner
3/8/2010 Congratulations to Lee Pomroy from Colorado Springs, CO! You’re going to Cancun! • Join us for Education Week April 19‐26 when we’ll announce the Cancun giveaway winner from this webinar! 18
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