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Royalty and Consulting Agreements [Domain] Information by type of royalty and consulting agreements. Royalty and Consulting Agreements [Axis] Schedule of royalty and consulting which includes type of agreements to provide royalties related to the sale of certain sales aids developed by the associate and compensation for items such as reprints of articles or speeches etc. Schedule of Royalty and Consulting Agreements [Table] Represents extended term of supply agreement in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Supply agreement extended term Represents supply agreement period in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Supply agreement period Supply agreement period Disclosure of accounting policy for Other Assets. Other Assets [Policy Text Block] Other Assets Purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier. Excludes long-term commitments. Purchase Commitments Agreement Three [Member] Purchase Commitments Agreement with Improve U.S.A [Member] Purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier. Excludes long-term commitments. Purchase Commitments Agreement Two [Member] Purchase Commitments Agreement with InB:Biotechnologies, Inc. [Member] As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest, that is expected to be recognized. Total Net Unrecognized Compensation Expense Total net unrecognized compensation expense As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest, that is expected to be recognized in the fiscal year following the current fiscal year. Total Net Unrecognized Compensation Expense year two Total net unrecognized compensation expense in 2013 As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest, that is expected to be recognized n the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Total net unrecognized compensation expense due current Total net unrecognized compensation expense in 2012 The total unrecognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements expected to be recognized. Total Tax Benefit Associated With Unrecognized Compensation Expense Total tax benefit associated with unrecognized compensation expense The total unrecognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements expected to be recognized in the fiscal year following the current fiscal year. Tax Benefit Associated With Unrecognized Compensation Expense year two Tax benefit associated with unrecognized compensation expense in 2013 The total unrecognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements expected to be recognized in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Tax benefit associated with unrecognized compensation expense due current Tax benefit associated with unrecognized compensation expense in 2012 Represents unrecognized compensation expense that is expected to be recognized in the fiscal year following the current fiscal year. 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Also provide the retroactive effect given by the reverse split that occurs after the balance sheet date but before the release of financial statements. Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split ratio Reverse stock split ratio (in hundredths) Represents expiration period of stock option in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Expiration Period Expiration period of stock option plan Represents option exercise price as percentages of closing exercise price of stock for specific shareholders who own 10% or more of the entity's outstanding stock. Option exercise price as percentages of closing exercise price Option exercise price as percentages of closing exercise price of stock for specific shareholders (in hundredths) Represents percentages of stock option ownership considered for higher exercise price of option. Percentages of stock option ownership considered for higher exercise price of option Percentages of stock option ownership considered for higher exercise price of option (in hundredths) Represents number of active stock based compensation plan during the period. Number of active stock based compensation plan Number of active stock based compensation plan Element represents the contributed products donated in lieu of cash during the period. Products Donated in Lieu of Cash Products Donated in Lieu of Cash This element represents the total number of days notice required for renewal of consulting agreement. Number of Days Notice Required for Agreement Renewal Number of days notice required for agreement renewal This element represents the period for which consulting agreement renewed. Consulting Agreement Renewal Period Consulting agreement renewal period Element represents the initial term of consulting agreement with related party. Initial term of consulting agreement Initial term of consulting agreement Element represents the contributed cash donations during the period. Contributed Cash Donations Cash donations and sold products [Abstract] Family member whom a principal owner or a member of management might control or influence, or by whom they might be controlled or influenced, because of the family relationship. Immediate Family Member Of Management Or Principal Owner Two [Member] Marla Finley and Daughter-in-law Demra Robbins [Member] Family member whom a principal owner or a member of management might control or influence, or by whom they might be controlled or influenced, because of the family relationship. Immediate Family Member Of Management Or Principal Owner One [Member] Kevin Robbins [Member] The maximum allowed bonus under the executive bonus plan according to the employment contract. Bonus eligibility under the executive bonus plan The car allowance under the employment contract. Car allowance The signing bonus under the terms of the employment contract. Signing bonus The maximum allowed closing costs reimbursed under the employment contract. Closing cost The maximum allowed moving expenses under the employment contract. Moving expenses Contractual period of renewal option on the contract. Renewal period on contract The issuance of stock options. Stock option grants [Member] Bi-weekly payments to be received by the COO as part of the terms of the COO's employment contract. Bi weekly payment Uncertain income tax positions recorded by the company in noncurrent liabilities, as of balance sheet. Uncertain Income Tax Positions Recorded in Noncurrent Liabilities Uncertain income tax positions recorded in noncurrent liabilities Uncertain income tax positions recorded by the company in current liabilities, as of balance sheet. Uncertain Income Tax Positions Recorded in Current Liabilities Uncertain income tax positions recorded in current liabilities The sum of domestic, foreign and state and local operating loss carryforwards, tax effects, under enacted tax laws. Operating Loss Carryforwards Tax Effect Tax Effected NOL Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liabilities attributable to deductible temporary differences from other liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities other noncurrent Other Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liabilities attributable to deductible temporary differences from Sub-Part F income deferred liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities Sub Part F income deferred noncurrent Sub-Part F Income Deferred Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liabilities attributable to deductible temporary differences from internally-developed software liabilities. 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Deferred tax assets deferred royalty noncurrent Deferred royalty Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from net operating loss noncurrent. Deferred tax assets net operating loss noncurrent Net operating loss Deferred Tax Assets Gross Noncurrent [Abstract] Noncurrent [Abstract] Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from other current. Deferred tax assets other current Other Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from net operating loss current. Deferred tax assets net operating loss current Net operating loss Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from accrued expenses current. Deferred tax assets accrued expenses current Accrued expenses Deferred Tax Assets Gross Current [Abstract] Current [Abstract] Tabular disclosure of deferred tax assets liabilities classified in Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred tax assets liabilities classified in Consolidated Balance Sheets [Table Text Block] Deferred tax assets liabilities classified in Consolidated Balance Sheets Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for fixed asset purchases. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued fixed asset purchases current Fixed asset purchases Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for shipping and handling costs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued shipping and handling costs current Accrued shipping and handling costs Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for travel expenses related to corporate events . Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued travel expenses related to corporate events current Accrued travel expenses related to corporate events Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for customer deposits and sales returns. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued customer deposits and sales returns current Customer deposits and sales returns Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for purchased of inventory. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued inventory purchases current Accrued inventory purchases Type of lease such as capital and operating lease depending upon the nature. Lease by Type [Domain] Information by type of lease. Lease by Type [Axis] Represents the period of time from the first trading day following the effectiveness of a registration statement over which the Company may sell common stock to the Investor. Equity line term Equity line, term Represents the maximum dollar value of common stock that may be sold to Investor pursuant to the Investment Agreement. Maximum Value of Common stock may be sold to Investor Maximum value of common stock may be sold to investor Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Financing Arrangements [Line Items] Represents the Investment Agreement (as amended, the "Investment Agreement") with Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Investor"). Investment Agreement [Member] Equity Line [Member] Information by type of financing an entity uses to raise funds or capital. Financing Arrangements [Table] Financing Arrangements [Table] Equity Line [Abstract] Represents impact of reduction in accrued royalty liability on operating expenses during the reporting period. Impact of Reduction in Accrued Royalty Liability on Profit Impact of reduction in accrued royalty liability on other operating expense Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer departed from the Company and under the terms of his amended employment agreement. Chief operating officer amended employment agreement and departure [Member] Software Development Costs [Abstract] Software Development Costs [Abstract] Advertising Costs [Abstract] Advertising Expenses [Abstract] Shipping and Handling Costs [Abstract] Shipping and Handling Costs [Abstract] Actual returns or credits related to the sale of packs and products shipped to the customers in prior periods. Actual returns or credits related to prior periods Actual returns or credits in 2012 related to prior periods Represents the average percentage of gross sales which are returned. Percentage of sale returns Percentage of sale returns (in hundredths) Represents the recognition period over which payments under the employment agreement are recognized. Recognition period of employment agreement Quarterly payments related to this Long-Term Post-Employment Royalty Agreement based on certain applicable annual global product sales by the Company in excess of this threshold. Long Term Post Employment Royalty Agreement Global product sales threshold for Long-Term Post Employment Royalty Agreement Other Long Term Liabilities [Abstract] Other Long-Term Liabilities [Abstract] The number of weeks following the business period end that the company pays commissions on pack sales. Number of weeks following business period end for payment of pack sales commissions Number of weeks following business period end for payment of pack sales commissions The number of weeks following the business period end that the company pays commissions on product sales. Number of weeks following business period end for payment of product sales commissions Number of weeks following business period end for payment of product sales commissions Represents the number of days in each business period. Number of days per business cycle Number of days per business period Represents the number of business periods each year upon which associates earn commissions and incentives. Number of business periods per year Commissions and Incentives [Abstract] Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets including in construction in progress used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Property Plant And Equipment Net Including Construction in Progress Total Net of tax and reclassification adjustments amount of the increase (decrease) in comprehensive income (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans, attributable to the parent entity. Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Portion Attributable to Parent Total recognized in comprehensive income (loss) Represents transition obligation and unrealized gain (loss) under the amounts recognized in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Defined Benefit Plan Transition Obligation and Unrealized Gain Transition obligation and unrealized gain Retroactive benefits cost for services rendered in periods prior to the initiation of a pension plan or an amendment to a plan. The cost of these retroactive benefits is the resulting increase in the projected benefit obligation. It involves the allocation of equal amounts to future years of service for active employees. Defined Benefit Plan Prior Service Cost Prior service cost Mr. Robbins' family member whom a principal owner or a member of management might control or influence, or by whom they might be controlled or influenced, because of the family relationship. Family Members [Member] Family Members [Member] A third specified group of foreign countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. Segment Geographical Groups Of Countries Group Three [Member] EMEA [Member] Represents the number of regions in which the company sells product. Number Of Regions In Which Company Sells Products Number of regions in which company sells products With an effort made to improve comparability to our competitors, commissions and incentives expense was reclassified to operating expense from cost of sales. Total commission and incentive expenses reclassified to operating expenses Inventory, by Country [Abstract] The percentage of net sales shipped to customer by geographic region to consolidated net sales during the period. Sales Revenue Goods Percentage Percent of total revenue (in hundredths) Consolidated other sales, including freight. Consolidated other, including freight [Member] Consolidated Other, Including Freight [Member] Consolidated sales by packs. Consolidated pack sales [Member] Consolidated Pack Sales [Member] Consolidated sales by products. Consolidated product sales [Member] Consolidated Product Sales [Member] Represents the number of countries in which the company sells product. Number of countries in which entity sells products Number of countries in which company sells products Represents minimum percentage of revenue considered for accounted of major customer. Minimum percentage of revenue considered for accounted of major customer Minimum percentage of revenue considered for accounted of major customer (in hundredths) Represents number of countries in which entity network marketing and distribution channels operates. Number of countries in which entity network marketing and distribution channels operates Tabular disclosure of information concerning inventory balances located in identified geographic location. Schedule Of Inventory balances By Geographical Area [Table Text Block] Inventory balances, by country Tabular disclosure of information concerning long-lived assets, located in identified geographic location. Longlived Assets, by geographic region [Table Text Block] Long-lived assets, by geographic region Tabular disclosure of information concerning Consolidated pack and product sales. Product and Pack Information [Table Text Block] Product and pack information Tabular disclosure of the names of foreign countries in which revenue is generated and the amount of revenue shipped to customers in these geographic locations. Net Sales shipped to customers by geographic region [Table Text Block] Net sales shipped to customers by geographic region Average closing price of a single share of common stock of a company during the period. Average Share Price Average common stock close price (in dollars per share) Number of shares that have been repurchased from inception of the Plan. Stock Repurchased Since Inception Shares Stock repurchased since inception shares (in shares) Second program permitting the Company to purchase, in the open market, up to $20 million of its outstanding shares was approved by our Board of Directors (the "August 2006 Plan"). August 2006 Plan [Member] August 2006 Plan [Member] Stock repurchase plan adopted by the Company's Board of Directors in June, 2004 (as amended, the "June 2004 Plan"). June 2004 Plan [Member] June 2004 Plan [Member] Treasury Stock [Abstract] Preferred Stock [Abstract] Preferred Stock [Abstract] Total number of shares that have been issued to Investor pursuant to the Investment Agreement. Common Stock issued pursuant to Investment Agreement. Common stock issued pursuant to investment agreement. (in shares) Represents the number of shares of common stock which may be resold by the Investor pursuant to the Investment Agreement. Registration Payment Arrangement, Shares Registered Common stock registered (in shares) Benefit Plan's projected benefit obligation and valuation of plan assets [Abstract] Vesting period of employer's matching contributions to a defined contribution plan. Defined Contribution Plan Employers Matching Contribution Vesting Period Vesting period of employer's matching contributions Minimum attainable age of all full-time employees covered under Defined contribution 401 (k) and Profit sharing plan. Defined Contribution Plan Employees Eligible Age Minimum Employees eligible age under plan, minimum Minimum service period that covers all full-time employees under Defined contribution 401 (k) and Profit sharing plan. Defined Contribution Plan Service Period Minimum Service period, minimum Long lived, depreciable assets that are used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems. Computer Hardware [Member] Computer Hardware [Member] The entire disclosure for litigation. Litigation Disclosure [Text Block] LITIGATION LITIGATION [Abstract] Aggregate adjustment to additional paid in capital for stock to account for a reverse stock split in the case where the per-share par value or stated value is not reduced or increased proportionately such that the total par value or stated value remains the same for all shares. Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Reverse Stock Split Repurchase of fractional shares from reverse stock split The amount of cash paid during the current period for interest on leasing arrangements meeting the criteria for capitalization. Interest paid on capital leases The cash outflow to repurchase common stock during the period. Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchase of common stock Primarily represents commissions and incentives earned by eligible independent associates based on their direct and indirect commissionable net sales. Commissions and Incentives Expense Commissions and incentives Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for sales commissions and incentives earned. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Commissions And Incentives Payable Commissions and incentives payable Document and Entity Information [Abstract]