Why some say tennis is 'the world's healthiest sport'

Pillars of Success in Direct Selling

Parkinson’s disease: New study shifts focus from brain to early gastrointestinal symptoms

Bill Gates turns to cows milk and gut bacteria in $3trn nutrition fight

Colostrum for Athletes

You’re Killing It! 13 Quotes for an Unstoppable Attitude

3 Essentials of Happy and Healthy Relationships

New Image™ International expands global operations to Republic of Korea

New You Magazine

Eating too much sugar may accelerate cellular aging

Certain Dark Chocolates Contain High-Level Heavy Metals, Study Finds

New Image™ Group milk powder plant receives $50m upgrade

The former prime minister, shareholders and clients, were all given a tour with of the new 'state of the art' facility on Tuesday which will deliver product to four major partners in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. The plant will also deliver in smaller volumes to India, Sri Lanka, Africa, the Middle East and some New Zealand companies.

New Image Group climbs to 33 in the DSN Global 100

New Image™ Group, one of the world's the fastest growing direct sales companies, has leapt from number 52 all the way to number 33 on the sector's Global Top 100 list.It is a remarkable feat for a company started in 1984 by former sheep shearer Graeme Clegg in a country with still less than five million` people.

New Appointment Rod Taylor Chief Executive Officer

Rod’s impressive career includes 24 years senior management, marketing and sales experience in Direct Selling, his most recent roles being Managing Director for ‘Nutrimetics’ and General Manager for ‘Herbalife Nutrition’ Australia & New Zealand.

Chairman's Global Recognition: Lead Magazine Cover Story

In this their 3rd magazine, Graeme shares his incredible determination to succeed by following a lesson he learnt early in life, to "never work for someone else". Establishing a successful business, which saw him shear over a million sheep in his 22-year history, Graeme went on to set the world shearing record on the 12th of December 1968.

Eagles Reunion – Auckland December 2020

December 5th 2020 was our first Eagles Reunion – a fabulous day enjoyed by many, reliving the legacy we all created.

New Image™ Group climbs to #32 in the DSN Global 100

New Image™ Group, one of the world's fastest-growing direct sales companies, has moved from number 33 to number 32 on the sector's Global Top 100 list.

New Image acquires Nutrimetics from Tupperware Brands

New Image Group has acquired skincare and cosmetics brand Nutrimetics from Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) for an undisclosed sum.

New Image International Climbs Up Top 100 List for Global Direct Seller

Auckland, 25 May 2023 – Auckland based health and wellness business New Image International has again been recognised as a top performer in global direct selling, as ranked by Direct Selling News.

Chairman and Founder of New Image™ International Mr Graeme Clegg, is amongst the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists.

We are proud to announce that our Chairman and Founder Mr Graeme Clegg was announced as a finalist in the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards.

New Image International™ Expands to Greece, Introducing Innovative Health, Wellness & Beauty Solutions

New Image International™, a global leader in bovine colostrum health and wellness products, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new office and distribution centre in Athens, Greece, to support the introduction of the New Image™ brand to Greece and to relaunch Nutrimetics. This expansion brings our innovative, high-quality health and beauty solutions to the market of Greece, marking an exciting new chapter for our company.

Your Salt Shaker May Prove Deadly, Study Finds

People who douse their meals in salt may have a shorter life than those who rarely reach for the salt shaker, a large new study suggests.

You Have the Power to Do Remarkable Things

When it comes to meeting and conquering the negativity in your life, here is a key question: What can you do, starting today, that will make a difference?

Why The Direct Sales Model is Right For Your Start-up

Many startup entrepreneurs are too quick to overlook the direct sales model. After all, isn’t direct sales about in-home parties, pink Cadillacs, and casual hobbyists? This flawed thinking often prevents inventive leaders from gaining traction with their “Big Idea.”

Why Do We Lose Our Eyesight as We Age?

Some vision changes are a normal part of aging, while others may indicate an underlying health condition or the effect of poor lifestyle choices.

Why Does Your Hair Turn Gray?

Does a fountain of youth exist? Since science has yet to hit on a universal cure for aging, many find an antidote to the implacable march of time in a bottle— a bottle of hair dye, that is. Covering up gray hair is a multibillion-dollar business worldwide, a beauty behemoth that promises a temporary reprieve from one of aging’s most obvious signs. But why does hair gray, anyway—and will science one day find a way to reverse it?

Why Attitude Matters

Our lives are greatly affected by what we know, since what we know determines the decisions we will make. Just as we are affected by what we know, we are also affected by how we feel.

When a door closes a window opens

The following article is all about the sophisticated art of discovering possibilities in times of great trouble; and the way to see the good in bad situations. Life can be a tough ride. It’s harsh, hard and slaps you occasionally in the face.

What is Alzheimers Disease?

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a slowly progressive disease of the brain that is characterized by impairment of memory and eventually by disturbances in reasoning, planning, language, and perception. Many scientists believe that Alzheimer's disease results from an increase in the production or accumulation of a specific protein (beta-amyloid protein) in the brain that leads to nerve cell death.

What Is Happening in the Brain During a Migraine?

During a migraine, some chemicals in the brain become more active, which send out confusing signals that result in headaches.

We All Have 2 Choices in Life

Each of us has two distinct choices to make about what we will do with our lives. The first choice we can make is to be less than we have the capacity to be. To earn less. To have less. To read less and think less. To try less and discipline ourselves less. These are the choices that lead to an empty life—the the choices that, once made, lead to a life of constant apprehension instead of a life of wondrous anticipation.

This is why you randomly wake up at 4 a.m. (and how to fall back asleep fast)

There was a time earlier on in the pandemic where I would wake up every morning between 3 and 4 o’clock. Sometimes I had to go to the bathroom or I had a genius idea for a new story. Other times it was for seemingly no reason at all.

There are three kinds of network marketers.

The first kind of network marketers – those who are on the field of play, making things happen – represent the smallest percentage of network marketers. They are the achievers, the ones who are on the field of play, the ones who are consistently and correctly "playing the game" of network marketing, day in and day out. This group declared loudly, "I want financial freedom and time freedom", and then they went for it. They learned what to do, then they did it, and they continue to do it. The primary difference between this first group and the other two groups are that this first group – those who make things happen – routinely make good and productive choices. Once they make a choice, then it's full steam ahead.

The Pillars of Success in Direct Selling

There are successful direct selling companies in the world. Actually, there are numerous very successful companies and they have been around for a long period of time. What separates them from the rest? Is it a novelty product that they have launched? Or is it the compensation plan each has been using that had not been thought of before?

The biggest threat from coronavirus is to seniors

The BIGGEST risk of coronavirus infection – and the BIGGEST threat of its deadliest complications – are in seniors, especially those with preexisting conditions.

The Best Ways to Beat Procrastination

Perseverance is about as important to achievement as gasoline is to driving a car. Sure, there will be times when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, but you’ll always get out of the rut with genuine perseverance. Without it, you won’t even be able to start your engine.

The 3 Parts of Personal Development

One day my mentor, Mr. Earl Shoaff, said to me, “Jim, if you want to be wealthy and happy, learn this lesson well: Learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” I must admit that this was the most challenging assignment of all. This business of personal development lasts a lifetime.

Take a Fresh Look at Oatmeal – It's Not as Simple as You Think

General Health

Study: Prenatal Supplements Fail to Meet Nutrient Needs

Although drugstore shelves might suggest otherwise, affordable dietary supplements that provide critical nutrients in appropriate doses for pregnant women are virtually nonexistent, researchers have found.

Researchers Find Missing Link Between the Brain and Immune System

In a stunning discovery that overturns decades of textbook teaching, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have determined that the brain is directly connected to the immune system by vessels previously thought not to exist.

Raise Your Bar and You Raise Your Income

Time and time again, struggling network marketers need to, "Raise their bar. "Raise your bar. You deserve to raise your bar. That’s the only way you're going to succeed. No one's going to raise it for you. In network marketing you're on your own. Raise your own bar and you raise your income. It's that simple." "

Obesity Study: 'Fat but Fit' Is a Myth

An estimated 15% to 20% of obese individuals have none of the metabolic derangements associated with obesity, such as high blood sugar, high blood fats, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. This has led to the idea that you can be obese yet in good health

Nutritional attributes of bovine colostrum components in human health and disease: A comprehensive review

Bovine colostrum (BC) consists of highly concentrated nutritional and bioactive components after parturition. BC supplements are promoted for prevention and management of neurological disorders (dementia, cognition, Parkinsons disease, and Alzheimers disease), cardiovascular diseases, immunity-related and allergy problems, skin disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, gut microbial symbiosis as well as type-2 diabetes, and improved athletic performance.

Network Marketing is like a mirror

Network Marketing – like any entrepreneurial or self-employed endeavour – is like a mirror that reflects back to us both our good or bad habits, and our positive and negative character traits.

Network marketing is a solitary business.

Often times on a professional sports team, (football, basketball, hockey, baseball, etc.), the team's star player has an "average game" or even a rather "bad game", yet the team still wins. That's because there's other players on the team the star player can rely upon.

MLM This should be your #1 short-term goal!

Over 95% percent of the people who get into network marketing want to achieve two things: make big money and have more free time.

Magnesium: What Is it, Health Benefits, and Good Sources

Magnesium is a critical mineral that the body uses for hundreds of important body processes. It is necessary for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Along with calcium, we need magnesium for the proper function of muscles and nerves.

Is Weight Loss More About Diet or Exercise?

Weight loss is achieved not through diet or exercise alone, but through a combination of the two. When you consume fewer calories through diet and burn more calories through exercise, you will lose weight.

Is Money Needed for Happiness? Tribes Study Suggests Otherwise

They say money can't buy happiness – and now a new study of Indigenous peoples around the world backs up that assertion. People living in small-scale societies on the fringes of the modern world lead lives as happy and satisfying as folks from wealthy, technologically advanced nations, researchers report Feb. 5 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

How To Choose A Superhero Attitude!

Champions and leaders understand the greatest obstacle to their success is a negative mindset. Psychologists define attitude as, “a learned tendency to evaluate life events in a particular way.” In other words, your attitude is the way you interpret circumstances in your life. My take? Our attitudes are within our power to change.

How to Build Good Relationships.

Achieving genuine success is not a solo effort. You simply can’t be successful by yourself. With that in mind, I’d like to offer some tips that have been effective for me in building good relationships.

How many cells are in the human body?

A new analysis of more than 1,500 papers and 60 types of tissue has revealed the total number of cells in the human body.

How Does Stress Affect The Body

Figuring out how stress affects your body can be a challenge, because the answer can depend on how stressed out you are, and for how long. For instance, recent research has shown that low-to-moderate stress levels may actually be good for your ability to learn and apply knowledge. High stress levels, on the other hand, can negatively impact your working memory.

How Caffeine Affects Your Body

Caffeine boosts your energy and mood and makes you more alert. That can sometimes be helpful, especially in the morning or when you're trying to work.

Five Myths about High Blood Pressure

The problem with high blood pressure initially is there are no symptoms. You don't feel bad, so how could anything be wrong?

FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the removal of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from food packaging.

Eight Early Signs of Breast Cancer

early signs and symptoms of breast cancer differ among patients. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in the United States (next to some types of skin cancer that are most common).

Diet and Nutrition: Signs You're Not Getting Enough Nutrients

Red Flags: A day or week of bad food choices won't do much damage. But when a poor diet leaves your body short on the nutrients it needs for a long time, it'll send a sign. You can reverse most of these issues with foods rich in the missing nutrient, a supplement, or both. Always check with your doctor first.

Benefits of Colostrum for Athletes

Professional and amateur athletes often search for ways to improve their performance. Now, bovine colostrum offers an alternative to traditional athletic performance supplements, and it is available for athletes of all ages and skill levels – from weekend warriors to competitive professionals to Olympians.

Arthritis: Reasons Why Your Hips Hurt

Associate Professor of Nutrition & Dietetics and Accredited Practicing Dietitian, University of South Australia Karen Murphy receives funding and/or support from the National Health Medical Research Council. In the last 10 years she has had funding from Dairy Australia and the Pork CRC.

Are Ketogenic Supplements the Key to Healthy Aging?

A century ago, pediatricians began prescribing for children with intractable seizures the "keto diet," which they also used to treat diabetes in children and adults. The low- carbohydrate, high-fat meals were designed to induce a near hypoglycemic state, forcing the body to use ketones for fuel instead of glucose.

Affiliate programs in direct marketing

Affiliate programs in direct marketing refer to a marketing strategy in which a business rewards affiliates or partners for promoting and driving sales for their products or services. In other words, an affiliate program is a way for a company to pay individuals or other businesses (affiliates) for referring new customers or clients to them.

7 Powerful Habits of a Self-Made Millionaire

When I was 21, I was ready to take my life to the next level, but I felt stuck—I still lived at my parents’ house, I was making $8 an hour at a side job, and I was enrolled in a never-ending MBA program. Deep down inside, I knew I had to escape. But unlike I was used to doing, I wasn’t going to run away from myself.

5 Money Principles You Need to Know

Although finances shouldn’t be the highest priority in our lives, I will say money plays a major role and we need to see it for what it is: a tool. As my good friend Zig Ziglar says, “Money isn’t everything, but it ranks right up there with oxygen!”

4 Reasons You Should Think Like an Ant

When was the last time you saw ants reach an obstacle and give up with their heads down and head back to the ant hole to relax? Never.

4 Powerful Habits That Will Change Your Life

If we don’t learn good habits, life becomes more difficult. We have a choice: Get hard on ourselves so life becomes easier, or get easy on ourselves resulting in life getting harder.

3 Ways to Avoid the Lifestyle Comparison Trap

My dream home looks like the end of a Fixer Upper episode set on the property of a Real Housewives of New York City Hamptons home: sprawling beachfront complete with a gourmet kitchen, walk-in closets and an outdoor living space.

When does old age begin? Science says later than you might think

Trying to stay forever young? It’s a popular goal: The anti-aging market, valued at $40 billion, is estimated to hit $60 billion by 2032. To stave off old age, people slather on wrinkle cream, pop supplements, and lift weights, among other interventions.

We're All Plastic People Now

The documentary film “We’re All Plastic People Now” delves into how we have become the embodiment of the trash we created. Director Rory Fielding had four generations of his family’s blood tested for plastic-derived chemicals and found alarming results

The History of The Millionaire Training

The date is February 21, 1981. It is a bright, sunny morning in Los Angeles, California and we find ourselves at the Bonaventure Hotel. We’re there for the first and only event of its kind, an event called, The Millionaire Training.

1,882 new COVID-19 hospitalisations and 16 deaths in the last week

Thailand is experiencing a significant but underreported surge in COVID-19 cases, with both public and private hospitals feeling the strain as outpatient and inpatient admissions rise. This trend mirrors situations in other countries like Singapore, the UK, the US, Australia, Canada, and France, driven by new variants from the KP lineage (e.g., KP.1, KP.2, KP.3).

Bovine Colostrum Treatment of Specific Cancer Types: Current Evidence and Future Opportunities

Worldwide, the incidence of cancer is on the rise. Current cancer treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment are typically associated with severe adverse effects and a decline in patients’ quality of life

How Refined Sugar Fuels Cancer

All dietary carbohydrates are digested into sugars called glucose. Glucose, in turn, can be metabolized (burned) for fuel using two different pathways. First, the glucose is metabolized into pyruvate. The pyruvate can then either enter the glycolysis pathway in the cytoplasm of the cell and produce lactate (this is an inefficient backup pathway), or it can be converted into acetyl-CoA and shuttled to the mitochondrial electron transport chain, which results in optimal energy production

Olive Oil vs. Avocado Oil vs. Coconut Oil

In the oil/fat wars, there are some clear winners and losers. First the losers–processed vegetable seed oils including corn oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil are extremely dangerous to our health; can cause inflammatory diseases, an increase in harmful free radicals, damage DNA and even increase the risk of certain types of cancer. High omega 6 vegetable seed oils lose BIGTIME.

What Causes Obesity? More Science Points to the Brain

For much of his life, 32-year-old Michael Smith had a war going on in his head. After a big meal, he knew he should be full. But an inexplicable hunger would drive him to pick up the fork again. Cravings for fried chicken or gummy bears overwhelmed him, fueling late-night DoorDash orders that — despite their bounty of fat and sugar — never satisfied him.

The Amazing Benefits of Dairy Fat Analysis

Studies have repeatedly failed to find an association between full-fat dairy and cardiovascular events. In fact, full-fat dairy actually reduces your risk of cardiovascular events and deaths. Dairy products are also associated with lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and more.

New Study Shows That a Leaky Gut Leads to an up to 30-fold Risk of Autoimmunity

A recent study I coauthored in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found a damaged intestinal barrier, or leaky gut, can lead to 30-fold increased odds of developing autoimmunity.

Defining Difficult-to-Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Despite advances in treatment, a large proportion of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not achieve or stay in remission even after further lines of treatment have been given. Up until now, one major obstacle has impeded our interpretation of studies focusing on patients suffering from this chronic condition: the lack of standard criteria and terminology among authors.

Here's what happens to your body when you quit smoking

Even if you are a long-time smoker, there are some surprising, and even immediate, benefits to quitting.

One Liter of Bottled Water Contains 240,000 Tiny Bits of Plastic

Folks quenching their thirst with bottled water can expect to chug down hundreds of thousands of minute plastic particles with their refreshing H2O, a new study reports.

mRNA vaccinated animals

When you walk into any grocery store, it’s almost impossible to figure out the difference between real food and fake “Frankenfood.” But a new “revolution” in food technology is making it even harder – and much more dangerous.

New antibiotic family kills superbugs in a way they can't resist

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are poised to become a global health concern in the coming decades. In the race to develop new weapons, scientists from Texas A&M have created a novel family of antibacterial polymers that can kill 'superbugs' in a way they can't evolve resistance to.

HERE'S HOW INFLAMMATION AFFECTS YOU DIFFERENTLY AS YOU AGE

Too much inflammation for too long is not a good thing, but when we have joint pain or an injury, we need it to help us heal. As we age, our bodies produce too many damaging inflammatory molecules, a link so well established that it's been coined inflammaging. Scientists are actively studying the out-of-control inflammation that can come with age, and working on ways to ease the pain.

U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good

Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, with more than 4 million deaths prevented since 1991, a new report shows. But more people are developing cancers than ever, making the dreaded disease a continued threat to human health, according to the new report published Jan. 17 by the American Cancer Society (ACS).

More Side Effects With Local Therapies for Prostate Cancer

Men with advanced prostate cancer undergoing local therapies such as radiation therapy or radical prostatectomy experience significantly more gastrointestinal and sexual issues, along with problems with incontinence, in the following years, than systemically treated patients. These were the findings of a retrospective cohort study in JAMA Network Open.

Gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer in young people

Certain gut bacteria reside in colorectal tumors, but the species differ depending on a patient's age, offering hope that our gut tenants could serve as early warning signs of cancer in young people.

How the additives in your vaccines rev up your immune system

French veterinarian Gaston Ramon was researching diphtheria vaccines in the 1920s when he noticed something unusual. Adding breadcrumbs, tapioca, and other seemingly random ingredients made the vaccines work better.

What Lives in Your Gut?

The human gut is finally receiving the respect it deserves — and so are its trillions of inhabitants. You are, at your core, a microbial being, and while microorganisms are found everywhere from your skin to your mouth and even your blood, it’s your large intestine where your body’s largest bacterial ecosystem resides.

Study: Oral bovine colostrum supplementation does not increase circulating insulin

Bovine colostrum is available in health food shops and as a sports food supplement and is rich in antibodies and growth factors including IGF-1.

Rediscovered — Vitamin C Benefits Concealed for 70 Years

Vitamin C was first isolated in 1928 and the chemical structure was identified in 1933. It wasn't until the early 1970s that Dr. Linus Pauling recommended that the optimum daily intake of vitamin C was 2,000 milligrams (mg) and everyone should consume at least 200 mg to 250 mg per day.

What Is Measles, and How Can I Shield Myself & My Family?

Once thought to be a bygone disease, measles is making a comeback in the United States and globally as folks shun a safe, surefire way to prevent it: The measles vaccine.

Is Ultrapasteurized Milk Hurting Your Health?

Last winter, I spent nearly a month in Mexico and aimed to maintain my daily habit of drinking a glass of milk. My preference is organic milk, but the only type I could find was ultrapasteurized milk, which is widely available in grocery stores there.

Understanding Functional Outcomes in Prostate Cancer

Men with localized prostate cancer face a number of treatment choices, including radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy with or without androgen deprivation therapy, and active surveillance. Understanding the likely functional outcomes of each treatment over time is important as most patients are expected to live at least 15 years after diagnosis.

Research Links Mitochondrial Dysfunction to Immune Decline, Opening Paths for Cancer Treatment

Immune system weakening has long been attributed to aging and poor lifestyle choices, but according to an October 2023 study in Nature Communications, the key reason for this immune system decline is dysfunctional mitochondria, your cells' powerhouses, particularly the mitochondria found in T cells (a type of immune cell).

What if illness was optional?

Do you believe that the older we get, the more health issues we'll inevitably experience? More fatigue, more aches and pains, and more chronic inflammation?

Toddler milk is 'potentially harmful,' AAP warns amid calls for stricter regulations

Pennsylvania mother of two Racheal Devore demanding answers from manufacturers as she struggles to find the formula needed for her baby, says prices going up.

Scientists Engineer Cow That Makes Human Insulin Proteins in Its Milk

A genetically modified cow has produced proteins needed for human insulin in its milk, and the scientists behind the experiment have high hopes that a herd of these cattle could solve the world's insulin supply problems.

The everyday foods that contain more salt than a packet of salted crisps

When you enjoy a couple of digestive biscuits with your cuppa – who has just the one? – it probably doesn’t occur to you that you’re consuming salt. So it may shock you to learn there’s about the same amount of salt in that “sweet” snack as there is in a packet of ready salted potato crisps.

Colostrum: The best kept health secret the world does not know about.

The immune system is under more threat today than at any stage in human existence. Mutating viruses, processed foods, preservatives, pollution, microplastics, heavy metals, stress and lifestyles challenges just to name a few. All disease and even aging is the result of a dysfunctional immune system. Enter colostrum. There is no substance on earth that can equal the immune boosting multi functioning properties of colostrum.

Hidden sugars in everyday foods

From choosing what to have for breakfast to making sweet treats 'healthy', here are the tips you need to navigate the tricky world of sugar. Unless you've just arrived from Mars, it won't come as news that in Britain we consume too much sugar, with terrible consequences for our health. That much seems straightforward, yet these days, sugar is a hot and confusing topic.