National News

Rest in peace Rebecca

It is with great sadness that we share this news with those who may not be aware of it:

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Rebecca Trevino, NSP Director of Training and Development, suffered a brain hemorrhage and went home to be with the Lord at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. Rebecca was only 52 years old at the time of her passing. Her husband Nando was with her at the time of her death. Rebecca was a friend to all she met and was instrumental in bringing NSP’s growth and education into focus with the 21st century.

Rebecca was a four-time cancer survivor and began running full, and half, marathons at age 50, including being a finisher at the 2018 Chicago Marathon.

She is survived by husband Nando, along with their sons Adam and Bradford and daughter, Sarah Nicole.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Rebecca’s name to The Parklands of Floyd Fork, www.theparklands.org/make-a-donation.html, where a bench will be built in The Parklands in Rebecca’s memory.

Both of us still have not yet come to terms with Rebecca’s passing. Actually, on the day of Rebecca’s passing, Dick was on the phone with Rebecca for their weekly phone call, and he may have been the last person to speak with her before she phoned her husband, Nando, and asked him to come and take her to the hospital. The last thing she said to Dick was “Let’s pray for Nature’s Sunshine,” and they both prayed together for the growth and success of NSP under its new leadership and its dedication to the leaders in the field. Dick continues to do this every day, as we are sure Rebecca does also.

We feel this quote by Robert Louis Stevenson sums up who Rebecca was and still is:

“The man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.”

Rest in peace Rebecca – You may be gone from your earthly home but you will live on in the hearts of those who love you and cherish the time we shared with you. We’re sure you are chatting with our past members who preceded you on a daily basis!

A New Adventure for Curtis and Joanne Hoehne

Update from Curtis:

As of November 5, 2018, Curtis has officially retired after 31 years with a great company, Nature’s Sunshine Products. Our lives have been forever blessed by our association with the amazing people who work for and who distribute the world’s finest herbal and nutritional supplements. We have raised 8 children and soon to be 25 grandchildren on these products and we endorse them and the many wonderful people who share them with the world!

With retirement we are now going to serve full time in our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Curtis has the wonderful opportunity to serve as Second Counselor in the Presidency of the Provo City Center Temple and Joanne will serve as the Assistant to the Matron there. We are humbled with this call to serve our Savior in His Holy House.

(All who have had the pleasure of working with Curtis, and his ever supportive wife Joanne, will miss him and have many fond memories of times spent with Curtis at many NSP events during the past 31 years. We share your excitement and with you well Curtis and Joanne).

NSP Convention Recap

The convention in Indianapolis was definitely the best ever: The enthusiasm and excitement was contagious! Everyone was excited about their feelings that our NSP has come back to us and has our back every step of the way. Never have we experienced such excitement from everyone. NSP has gone back to its roots of being an herbal products company and has its members best interest at heart. Thanks NSP! It’s good to be home again.

Adriana Mendizabal, President NSP Americas, spoke about the state of NSP. She stated that the 2^nd quarter of 2018 was our strongest quarter in the last few years. There has been a 12.2% growth and the strongest revenue in a decade. Adrianna said that together, as a team, we/NSP were able to grow in the USA for ten (10) straight quarters.
NSP now offers FREE shipping on all new sign-up orders of 200+QV.
NSP has eliminated the 3 month requirement on Sunshine Rewards to guarantee free shipping. Go online to read the details or call Customer Services.
NSP is now offering New “Everyday Pricing” on selected products by dropping the cost on a number of selected products. Products will appear in bold print on new master price list. This improves the affordability and makes it easier for members and managers to sell the products, and it increases the affordability to our customers.
The time is now to Celebrate – Motivate – Educate! Our cause: Defending America’s health and bringing NSP herbs into every home. (NSP’s new program “Health to Home” offers us the vehicle to do this easily and effectively. It’s like the old time Herbal Hours that became the trademark for sponsoring that has now been updated into the 21^st century).
Dr. Daniel Pompa, key speaker at the opening session, stated that “We must fix the cell to get well.” Detox the cell to build a healthy microbiome. Dr. Pompa stated that “It’s amazing to see a company the size of Nature’s Sunshine be so aware of the microbiome and its function within the body.” We must change our environment and stop being the victim.
Dr. Luis Pacheo, NSP Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Member made the following comments about our state of health. “NSP started with our herbal roots in gut health over 45 years ago when Gene Hughes had a stomach ulcer.” “Others focus on symptoms – NSP has gone to OUR ROOTS for a total Health Revolution.” “From toxic to total health=Gut Health=Total Health.” “What causes Metabolic Dysfunction? – Environmental Toxins affect the Gut Microbiome where Endotoxins Fuel Inflammation that results in Metabolic Dysfunction.” “You must fix the hole in your boat because you are floating in a sea of toxins.”
Anne Gillum, JD, staff attorney for National Health Freedom Action stated “We are blazing a trail for generations to come that will allow our children to have Health Freedom based on what they are, not what the government says we should be.” She emphasized this with a quote by Ronald Reagan, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” (Sr. National Manager, Kirk Bashaw, President of the Sunshine Health Freedom Foundation emphasized this at our 7AM Health Freedom meeting by encouraging everyone to give to the health freedom fund so we can provide assistance to the states when they undergo defending our health freedom rights within the state governments. Kirk said there are over 135,000 members in NSP; if everyone gave just $1/month, that would provide $135,000 to provide legal defense when the need arises).