Exhibit 17.1
MARTIN C. LICHT
Selden Lane
Greenwich, CT 06831
August 10, 2000
VIA FACSIMILE
AND OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Mr. Mark Woodburn
Natural Health Trends Corp.
2161 Hutton Drive, Suite 126
Carrollton, TX 75006
Dear Mark:
I regret to inform you that I no longer have the time to serve
as a director of Natural Health Trends Corp. (the "Company"). I hereby resign as
a director of the Company effective immediately.
I have no disagreement with the Company on any matter relating
to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Martin C. Licht
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Martin C. Licht