Calories Matter, or Do They?
All the recent media attention about calories has me scratching my head. I think it’s safe to say that most researchers agree that not all calories are equal.
July 10, 2019
Health & Wellbeing
Product of the product
I’ve always believed that personal wellbeing should reflect the values we live by. When we care for our health, stay connected to nature, and support those around us, we become living examples of what it means to pursue optimal health.
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The Power of 5
During the first few years of a child’s life, more than one million new neural connections form every second, according to child development experts as Harvard University. One million. Every second.
June 4, 2019
Eat the Colors of the Rainbow
Eating well isn’t rocket science. Study after study confirms that a healthy diet is a plant-based diet.
May 8, 2019
Building Health & Wealth the Right Way
Last month, I was spending time with my family in Telluride when one of the biggest snowstorms of the last 25 years descended on Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. We had no choice but to hunker down and wait for it to pass.
April 16, 2019
The Power of Sleep
We all know the refreshing feeling of getting a good night’s sleep. You greet the new day with energy, a clear mind and positive mood.
April 2, 2019
3 Lifestyle Habits for Better Gut Health
The human microbiome – the bacterial community that calls the human body home – continues to fascinate me. I am not alone. Last year, over 9,000 articles were published in the scientific literature on the subject, many about the bacterial community that lives in the human gut (the gut microbiome).
March 6, 2019
The Real Path to Mastery
Like many people, your new normal is likely to plug in first thing in the morning. As message tones ping and chime, you check emails, text messages, and social media feeds for updates, both important and frivolous.
January 28, 2019
The Power of a Smile
A smile is a funny thing. Much has been written about it. Songs have been sung about it. One of the most famous paintings in the world features a mysterious smile.
December 19, 2018
The Serious Benefits of Having More Fun
When I walk the halls of R&D at our Buena Park facility, I’m always on the lookout for one thing. The same holds true wherever I see employees gathering, or when I stop to chat with a distributor group touring the campus. I listen for laughter in all its forms from soft giggles to loud belly laughs.
December 4, 2018
The Power of a Letter
In these days of instant digital communication, a handwritten letter is as special as it is rare.
November 12, 2018
Harnessing the Power of Nature
The wisdom of nature fascinates me. You need only take a walk in the outdoors to see why.
October 15, 2018
The Real Reason Your Gut Bacteria Matter
It’s hard to miss the headlines these days about the newest darling of the research world: gut bacteria. These microscopic cells reside in the human intestine in a big way, in the trillions by recent estimates.
September 19, 2018
The Serious Benefits of Having More Fun
When I walk the halls of R&D at our Buena Park facility, I’m always on the lookout for one thing. The same holds true wherever I see employees gathering, or when I stop to chat with a distributor group touring the campus. I listen for laughter in all its forms from soft giggles to loud belly laughs.
December 4, 2018
The Power of a Letter
In these days of instant digital communication, a handwritten letter is as special as it is rare.
November 12, 2018
The Real Reason Your Gut Bacteria Matter
It’s hard to miss the headlines these days about the newest darling of the research world: gut bacteria. These microscopic cells reside in the human intestine in a big way, in the trillions by recent estimates.
September 19, 2018
Success Starts with this Morning Routine
Francesca and I just returned home from an amazing six-week vacation. We visited with family and friends, old and new, fly fished, bird watched, and even traveled down the Shannon River, but I would have to say this vacation was all about golf or more precisely GOLF.
September 10, 2018
Blue Secrets for Healthy Aging
Have you heard of the Blue Zones? These seemingly disconnected regions around the world have one thing in common: people not only frequently live to over 100, but they do so while staying happy and healthy.
July 18, 2017
We’re Off, Powered by Friendship
Winds at 20-25 knots added to the excitement of the first day of our South Sea adventure. Cutting through the waves
July 27, 2016
Reflections from Dr. Sam
Small, consistent changes – baby steps – in our diet and lifestyle are the key to helping achieve our optimal health goals.
- Setting off on a journey of learning and discovery on the Double X sailboat in 2014.
- Getting clean with an Amway Nature Shower; Yelapa, Mexico, October 1975.
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Health & Wellbeing
Product of the product
Personal wellbeing isn’t just about you or me. It’s about the people around us, our family, friends and the greater community. Taking care of yourself, nurturing your connection with nature, and making an effort to transform challenges into opportunities, will help lead us to a future where we can all happily coexist.
Dr. Sam's Journey
The pursuit of wellness
Wellness has always been central to my story. When my father, Carl F. Rehnborg, founded Nutrilite in 1934, his goal was to help people everywhere take responsibility for their health, their wealth, and the planet. Even then, he knew that all these things were interconnected. His vision shaped my own path—a journey grounded in curiosity, science, and a passion for helping others live well.
Amway & Nutrilite
A shared vision
Nutrilite is so much more than a plant-based supplement brand – it is a way of life that has stood the test of time. With a passion centered on health + wellbeing, Amway is the world’s largest direct selling company*. It spans six continents with a presence in 100+ countries and territories.
* Source: Euromonitor International Ltd; Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, World GBN, Retail Value RSP, % breakdown, 2023 data based on custom research conducted April – August 2023.
Farming
Farming for the future
There’s a long history of farming innovation at Nutrilite. It started when my father, Carl F. Rehnborg, began growing alfalfa in the 1930s before we even knew to call it organic. He was looking for the purest, most nutritious botanicals, and he already knew that they needed to be grown sustainably and naturally, without any synthetic fertilizers or chemicals. That same belief continues to guide us today.