Vita journal v0309

GREAT SPRING SAVINGS ON
VitaDaily AM/PM™
and Energy Now!®
MArCH 2009 TrIVITA.CoM
VITA
RESTOCKYOUR
KITCHENWITH
DELICIOUS,
HEALTHY FOODS
VITA
ENJOY LASTING
ENERGY, EVERY DAY
with Sublingual B-12
EXCLUSIVE
PRE-LAUNCH EVENT,
attend and receive a free
32 oz bottle of Nopalea™
By Christa Orecchio, TriVita’s Certiﬁed Clinical Nutritionist

10 essentials
for health and wellness
The 10 essentials were created to suit
every Wellness Seeker. Taking even small
steps in each one will improve your life and
wellness in wonderful ways.
PHYSICAL
1. Breathe Deeply
Deep breathing expels body toxins
faster than any other means.
2. Drink Water
Getting enough water provides an instant
energy boost – and you may even eat less.
3. Sleep Peacefully
Establishing a bedtime routine will help
you sleep longer and more soundly.
4. Eat Nutritiously
Choosing healthy, whole foods minimizes
blood sugar swings.
5. Enjoy Activity
An active lifestyle enables every
system in your body to work better.
EMOTIONAL
6. Give and Receive Love
Heart-focused, sincere and positive
feelings boost the immune system.
7. Be Forgiving
As you let go of negative feelings toward
others, you will ﬁnd greater peace and optimism.
8. Practice Gratitude
Gratitude brings instant joy, builds
physical defenses and reduces stress.
9. Develop Acceptance
Practicing acceptance clears your mind of
needless anxiety, freeing you to enjoy life.
SPIRITUAL
10. Develop a Relationship with God
As your relationship grows, you will enjoy
all the blessings of unconditional love.
TriVita’s Mission:
Inspiring people to experience wellness
and create wealth for their life purposes
by Michael r. ellison, Ceo & Founder of TriVita, Inc.
Every day at TriVita® our leadership and staff are dedicated to fulfilling
this mission. We are passionate about our mission and believe the world
must find a healthier way to live. We believe that the diseases we are
experiencing are not our heritage, but are influenced by the North
American lifestyle. We believe we can change the way we think about
health and wellness, that we can move from being treatment-focused to
being wellness-focused. We believe every person has purposes that are
meaningful and important in their lives – and that wellness and wealth resources can help them fulfill
those purposes.
It was about thirteen years ago when I returned home from Mayo Clinic with the words of my
physician team ringing in my ears: “Michael, you must change the way you think about health
and life. You will not have any quality of life and will die a premature death if you don’t change.”
I started my wellness journey seeking out the secrets that seemed hidden from me – the secrets to
living with optimal wellness.
I sought out health experts from every professional category that would cover physical, emotional and
spiritual health. I sought the secrets that would be simple to practice but would be profound in their
results. I had reached a level in which wellness seemed impossible for me to achieve – and that lack
of wellness was dramatically impacting the quality of my life. It was a period in my life in which I
could not function properly as a husband, father or businessman. I could not really live to fulfill my
life purposes without finding these wellness secrets. This journey of discovery brought me to the 10
Essentials of Health and Wellness. One by one I discovered them, applied them and thus began a
journey to the greatest wellness of my life.
I wanted others to experience this wellness. I desired to find leading wellness experts who could
help develop our nutraceutical products. I wanted to find experts who could write and inspire people
to find greater wellness – by providing information that embraced an overall health philosophy. I had
a vision of people experiencing wellness who wanted to share their wellness experience with others.
From that desire we founded TriVita 10 years ago with a simple mission: to inspire people to experience
wellness and to create wealth for their life purposes. What I mean by wealth is having the resources
you need to fulfill important purposes in your life. It is not about extravagant living. It may be as
simple as having enough money to buy the quality of foods and supplements that create the most
positive health experience you can have.
As you will see on pages 4 and 5, I am going to cities across North America with Brazos Minshew,
our Chief Science Officer, to introduce our new Sonoran Bloom™ product line and to inspire people
to experience greater wellness. We are launching the line with Nopalea™, a product that promotes
optimal cellular health. Strong cells promote strong body system functionality, greatly enhancing a
person’s health. Nopalea has powerful anti-inflammatory, detoxification and antioxidant benefits,
delivering a better aging result.
Article from Michael Ellison continued on page 29...
trivita.com2 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
I had a vision of people experiencing wellness who wanted
to share their wellness experience with others.

10 Foundational
Values
Ournaturalproductsarefoodbased.Ifyouhaveanyfoodbasedallergies,
pleasereadthelabels.Statementsorclaimsinthispublicationhavenot
beenevaluatedbytheFoodandDrugAdministration.Theseproducts
arenotintendedtodiagnose,treat,cureorpreventanydisease.
4 Sonoran Bloom™
Nopalea™
Coming to a City Near you!
Get a free 32 oz bottle just by
attending a 90-minute event.
6 Fibromyalgia,
Chronic Fatigue and B-12
Here’s how many find symptom
relief from two puzzling conditions.
8 Stocking a Healthy,
Whole Foods Kitchen
It’s easier than you think.
12 does your Mirror Lie?
How a negative self-image
can harm your weight goals.
16 This Health Professional
endorses TriVita’s B-12
Barb uses her expertise
to help others.
In this
issue
21 Keep your Health Strong
in a Weak economy
When finances falter, protect
your most precious asset.
22 join us in
“embracing Wellness”
New feature! Share your tips
on health, wellness and more.
25 Kay Shares and earns
Her Way to Success
She earns big rewards by
sharing her own experiences.
10 Foundational
Values
1. Physician-Approved Formulas
Our medical board uses their extensive health and
nutrition knowledge to approve proprietary TriVita
supplements based on the latest scientific research and
the health and wellness concerns of our Members.
2. Unique Delivery Systems
Unlike other supplements that can be difficult to
absorb, TriVita supplements are developed for
maximum absorption and effect.
3. Controlled Laboratory Studies
Signature products from TriVita undergo medical
studies and trials at accredited universities and
medical centers to ensure their effectiveness.
4. Purest Natural Ingredients
TriVita uses the highest-quality essential nutrients
available to create effective, body-friendly formulas
without mood altering stimulants
or harmful chemicals.
5. Pharmaceutical-Grade Quality
We voluntarily adhere to the strict manufacturing
guidelines of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
6. Third-Party Testing and Certification
In addition to our own quality control, we
commission third-party testing and research to
guarantee that our products are full potency and
meet all regulatory standards.
7. Quality-Controlled
Packaging and Production
Safety is a top priority in our packaging and manufacturing;
we inspect each product at least 10 times and use two
safety seals per package on all ingestible products to
guarantee safety, freshness and product potency.
8. Dedicated to Product Innovation
TriVita’s commitment to science is a driving force
behind our superior quality products, from formulation
to production. Led by our Chief Science Officer and
renowned nutraceutical pioneers, we put the utmost
care into creating products that deliver positive and
lifelong wellness experiences for our Members.
9. Medical Advisory Board
TriVita’s advisory panel of Board Certified physicians
provide us with the latest information on scientific
developments and testing methods.
10. Complete Customer
Satisfaction Guarantee
We promise to provide the best customer experience
possible and offer a 60-Day Money Back
Guarantee on all of our products.
Sinkyourteethinto
thetruthaboutnutrition.
30
March 2009 l 3
Femalepioneers’
groundbreaking
rolesinmedicine.
20
Learnhow
Nopaleacanhelp
reducedangerous
inflammation.
4

4 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
To attend an EXCLUSIVE
pre-launch of TriVita’s new wellness drink,
Sonoran Bloom Nopalea!
•Receive a FREE 32 oz bottle of TriVita’s delicious, new wellness
drink – months before it’s available in the TriVita catalog!
•Find out how you can earn extra income by sharing this exciting
new product with others.
Get a FREE 32 oz bottle of Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea™
just for attending this short 90-minute event!
Sonoran Bloom Nopalea is made from desert plants
renowned for their healing properties – and used by
native peoples for centuries. Discover how it can help:
• Protect against premature aging:
Hear about the amazing, rare antioxidant found in Sonoran
Desert plants – now available in Sonoran Bloom Nopalea.
• Reduce dangerous inflammation:
Learn about inflammation’s link to disease and how TriVita’s
new wellness drink can help reduce it in your body.
• Promote cellular health:
Discover why optimal cellular health is critical to your overall
wellness and how Sonoran Bloom Nopalea can help.
• Detoxify your body:
Find out how TriVita’s wellness drink can help cleanse your
body of dangerous elements that build up over time.
TriVita CEO Michael Ellison and Chief Science
Officer Brazos Minshew are traveling around
the U.S. and Canada to introduce TriVita’s new
wellness drink and the new Share and Earn income
opportunity. Learn how you can earn extra
income while helping to bring this exciting
new product to market!
Attend a pre-launch
event in a city near you!
You’reInvited...

1-800-991-7116 March 2009 l 5
And, discoverthe exciting benefits of our new
SonoranBloom™
ShareandEarnProgram!
Learn how you can share this incredible new product
– while you earn extra income. It’s easy!
Plus, you get:
• Generous compensation
• Step by step training
• Tools to make sharing easy
• Support from TriVita’s Aﬃliate network
registration for this short 90-minute
event is free – you can bring a guest!
Registration is now open
for these cities:
SPACE IS LIMITED!
REGISTER TODAY!
trivitatour.com
OR CALL 1-800-652-0973
City Event Date Registration
Deadline
Phoenix, AZ March 26 March 19
Orlando, FL April 28 April 23
Tampa, FL April 29 April 23
Atlanta, GA April 30 April 23
Charlotte, NC May 12 May 7
Kansas City, MO May 13 May 7
Albuquerque, NM May 14 May 7
Orlando, FL April 28 April 23
Tampa, FL April 29 April 23
Atlanta, GA April 30 April 23 RSVP to get a
FREE 32 OZ
BOTTLE
for you and
your guest!
Currently Nopalea is only available through the
pre-launch events listed above.

Scott Conard, M.D., is the founder of TienaHealth,
an organization of medical doctors in primary
care practice who emphasize healthy lifestyles
to maintain wellness. Dr. Conard is considered
a national expert on disease prevention.
TienaHealth also conducts clinical trials.
Scott Conard, M.D.
Founder, TienaHealth
M
any puzzles are yet to be solved by
modern medicine. As we continue
to seek causes and solutions for
the ills that plague mankind, confusion still
swirls around two of the more “mysterious”
ailments: chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
and fibromyalgia (FMS).
During National Chronic Fatigue Awareness
Month in March, it’s appropriate to look at
these two issues together, since they’re often
paired in medical literature. They have some
important traits in common:
• We don’t know what causes
either CFS or fibromyalgia
• They share several symptoms
• There is no cure
The confusion around these two syndromes is
fed by their overlapping nature: It’s estimated
that up to 70% of people diagnosed with CFS
also fit the clinical guidelines for FMS, and vice
versa. Most people with CFS have some kind of
pain, which is a major symptom of FMS. And
most people with FMS report fatigue, a major
symptom of CFS. No wonder even doctors can
be unsure which is which.
Vitamin B-12 and folic acid
for managing symptoms
We do know, however, that many physicians
and researchers (along with patients) support
supplementation – including Vitamin B-12 and
folic acid – as an important part of managing
symptoms. Here’s a thumbnail look that helps
explain why:
CFS: As the name suggests, this is a disorder
that causes extreme fatigue. This fatigue is not
the tiredness that goes away after you rest.
Instead, it lasts a long time and limits your
ability to do ordinary daily activities.
Symptoms of CFS include fatigue for six months
or more, and other problems such as muscle pain,
memory problems, headaches, pain in multiple joints,
sleep problems, sore throat and tender lymph nodes.
It is most common in women in their 40s and 50s,
but anyone can have it. It can last for years.
FMS: Fibromyalgia makes you feel tired and
causes muscle pain and “tender points.” Tender
points are places on the neck, shoulders, back,
hips, arms or legs that hurt when touched. Other
symptoms can include trouble sleeping, morning
stiffness, headaches, and problems with thinking
and memory, sometimes called “fibro fog.”
No one knows what causes fibromyalgia. Anyone
can get it, but it is most common in middle-aged
women. People with rheumatoid arthritis and
other autoimmune diseases are especially prone
to fibromyalgia.
Supporting mental function
with B vitamins
Notice that both syndromes can affect mental
function: memory and thinking problems can
B-12 update
by Dr. Scott Conard
How B vitamin supplementation may help
The twin puzzles of fibromyalgia
and chronic fatigue syndrome
... both syndromes can affect
mental function... this may be
a key to the use of B vitamins.

1-800-991-7116
Call toll-free to order 1-800-991-7116
or visit us at trivita.com
Faster-acting, longer-lasting and
more potent than ever before
TriVita Super Sublingual B-12 helps you achieve:
• Sustained mental energy, stamina and alertness
• Improved mood with a more positive outlook on life
• Greater mental focus, clarity and concentration
• Sharper memory with less forgetfulness
Plus, Super Sublingual B-12 gives your brain
and nerves the essential nutrients they need to
help replenish brain fuel and help repair damaged nerves.
And all this is yours with a convenient, once-a-day tablet.
Alfred Libby, M.D. – Inventor of TriVita Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid
Dr. Libby, a renowned nutraceutical pioneer, worked to help hundreds of patients feel better
every day. An associate of Dr. Linus Pauling (Nobel Prize Laureate), Dr. Libby developed this
unique, sublingual delivery system for his own patients. It was known to give similar
mental energy results as B-12 shots, but without the shots’ added pain and expense. Alfred Libby, M.D.
SUP
ER SUBLINGUAL
B-12
AVAILABLE
EXCLUSIVELY FR
O
M
TRIVITA
TriVita Super
Sublingual B-12
#33356
Non-Member $28.99
Member $22.99
Redeem with 230 VitaPoints
TriVita Super
SPECIALPRICE
For maximum
sustained mental
energy take
TriVita Super
Sublingual B-12
arise, and this may be a key to the use of
B vitamins. As you may know, the medical
links between B vitamins and brain function
are strong and well documented.
So, it isn’t surprising that healthcare profes-
sionals in both traditional and alternative
medicine, including experts in CFS and FMS,
support the use of B vitamins and folic
acid to help manage symptoms.
If you or a loved one have, or suspect you
have, one of these confusing syndromes,
it’s important to know that both are much
more than just being tired, or having
some muscle pain. CFS and FMS are often
misunderstood, and deserve attention and
treatment. I urge you to consult with your
healthcare professional, and to see how the
highest quality B vitamin supplementation
might help.
SUCCESS STORIES
“I feel it and know it’s working!”
“I have been taking
TriVita’s Sublingual B-12
since April of 2006. I work
in a factory, on an assembly
line, so I stand all day and
do very minimal moving.
We move a few inches every
15 minutes and that’s it!
My day starts at 5:00 a.m. and I don’t get my
first break until 10:00 a.m. It’s very diﬃcult to
stay alert, focused and ‘in-tune’ for such long
periods of time. I was taking two original B-12
in the morning when I woke up, then another
two at my mid-morning break in order to keep
me alert.
I called in to place an order and a Wellness
Consultant suggested I try Super Sublingual
B-12. Well, I was definitely interested; I’ve been
taking Super B-12 for a few months now and
I love it. I feel it and know it’s working. It keeps
me ahead of the game.”
– Linda F. WatoUMa, Wi

S
pring is about renewal and growth,
a time when life offers itself in the
very food that we eat. With the right
dietary choices, our health and vitality can
be renewed as well.
As a nutritionist-counselor, my goal is
to empower clients to gain nutritional
awareness through a healthy lifestyle. You
can enhance your nutritional awareness by
slowly and steadily re-stocking your kitchen
with new, healthy items you may never have
heard of – items that are as “good tasting”
as they are “good for you.”
By purchasing 3-5 healthy new products each
time you shop – and making a commitment
to use them – you will begin to dramatically
improve your health and vitality.
The following are my favorite, lesser-known
items in each of the following categories:
protein, produce, whole grains, fats and
oils, dairy alternatives and condiments.
All of these items can be found at a health-
food store and online, but many can also
be found in your regular neighborhood
grocery store.
Protein
• Aduzi beans: Buy them canned.
This bean strengthens the adrenal
glands and supports kidney function.
• Garbanzo beans (chick peas):
For those eating less meat this bean
packs more iron than any other.
• Tempeh: A natural fermented soy
that makes a great veggie burger. Full
of protein, dietary fiber and B vitamins;
a healthier choice than tofu.
• Fresh fish: Look for “wild caught”
to protect yourself from heavy metals
and to maintain nutrients.
• Nuts and seeds: Raw almonds and
walnuts are a great source of sustainable
protein and healthy fat.
Produce
• Leeks, red radishes, daikon radishes,
green onions: Powerful fat emulsifiers.
• Broccoli sprouts: Ten times
more cancer-fighting ability than
mature broccoli.
• Boxed/bagged mixed field greens:
Easy, convenient way to eat greens.
• Kale: Most powerful source of absorbed
calcium than any other food.
• Lemons: Powerful internal detoxifier.
• Avocado: More Vitamin E than any
other food, plus monounsaturated fat,
80% of which is immediately digested.
Whole grains
• Bread: Try a wheat alternative like
brown rice bread, or sprouted whole
grain bread to avoid allergies,
mental fog and weight gain.
• Pasta: Brown rice pasta for a low-
glycemic choice. You will never taste
the difference, but your body will
process and digest it much easier than
traditional pasta.
• Quinoa: A South American grain
packing more protein than any other.
Delicious, full of fiber and B vitamins
and one of the least allergenic foods.
• Millet: This light, fluffy grain is good
as a breakfast porridge. It’s a complex
carbohydrate easily processed by any
body type.
Fats and oils
• Flax oil: Great source of Omega-3
fatty acids. Never heat it. It is best on
steamed veggies, or in salad dressings.
• Coconut oil: Use to bake and stir-fry;
stable under high heat. Helpful with
weight loss.
• Ghee: Alternative to butter. It’s
clarified, which means the milk
solids have been removed.
Dairy and alternatives
• Goat’s milk yogurt: “Dairy-free”
for those who cannot process lactose,
casein or whey.
Stocking
a healthy,
whole foods
kitchenBy Christa Orecchio, Certified Clinical Nutritionist,
Holistic Health Counselor

TriVita’s premium daily supplement
for complete nutrition
VitaDaily is a complete multi-vitamin supplement that oﬀers numerous benefits:
VitaDailyAM/PM
™
#30200
Non-Member $37.99
Member $29.99
• Helps promote natural energy and vitality for the day
• Helps promote repair and rejuvenation for the night
• Contains 7 essential nutrient classes and 25 whole foods concentrates
• Scientifically-formulated and physician-approved
Take VitaDaily AM/PM™
multi-vitamin for optimal health and vitality!
Buy One
VitaDaily
AM/PM
get the second one
50% OFF
good through 3-31-09
• Feta cheese/goat cheese: Dairy-free,
low fat and very healthy.
• Almond milk: Great-tasting nut
milk found in a box. Great source of
magnesium and protein.
• rice milk: Healthy alternative to milk
and the easiest to digest.
Condiments
• Tamari: Wheat-free soy sauce.
• Apple cider vinegar: Healthiest vinegar
to alkalize the body. Can alleviate
indigestion and acid reflux with regular
use of 1 tablespoon per day.
• Cayenne pepper: Boosts metabolism.
• Herbs and spices: A variety of fresh
and dried.
• Cinnamon: Balances your blood sugar for
24 hours and staves off sweet cravings.
• Coconut milk: Use for sweet Asian
dishes and to replace milk and crème
on desserts.
• Agave nectar: Honey-like natural
sweetener that is safe for diabetics,
low in calories and 1.4 times sweeter
than sugar.
• Xylitol: This natural sweetener derived
from plants can be used cup for cup in
place of sugar in any recipe.
• Celtic sea salt: Matches the exact
mineral profile of our blood; supports
healthy skin and digestion.
• raw almond butter: Healthier than
peanut butter, and more satisfying.
continued on page 10...
By purchasing 3-5 healthy new
products each time you shop –
and making a commitment
to use them – you will begin
to dramatically improve
your health and vitality.

trivita.com
St. Patrick’s Day –
a celebration of Irish heritage
E
ach year, March 17 marks the Irish religious holiday known as
St. Patrick’s Day, honoring the patron saint of Ireland. The first
St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in the United States on March 17,
1762. Irish soldiers, serving in the English military, marched through New
York City’s streets to the sounds of Irish music. Today, there are St. Patrick’s
Day parades in many cities, but New York City’s is the longest running
civilian parade in the world. The parade has nearly 150,000 participants
and about 3.5 million spectators. According to the US Census Bureau,
approximately 35.9 million Americans reported Irish ancestry in the 2006
American Community Survey. The Census of Canada reported 13.9% Irish
Canadians that same year.
Brain Teaser
Unscramble the following words often associated with St. Patrick’s Day
(answers below):
ANSWERS:
1.Patrick2.Saint3.Ireland4.Cabbage5.Shamrock6.CornedBeef
7.Green8.Parade9.Irish
O A C K H M R S
I K R T C A P
I N AT S
R I L D A E N
A E C A B G B
C E D O N R E F E B
E R E G N
R A D P E A
I I H R S
Saffron Garlic Quinoa
DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, boil water and add the bouillon. Stir until dissolved. Turn
off the heat, add the saffron threads and stir. Cover and set aside.
Preheat a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Sauté the garlic in oil until softened
and golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add the onion and continue to sauté until the onion
turns translucent, 5-6 minutes. Add the quinoa and stir to combine. Sauté for about
a minute. Pour in the warm vegetable broth and stir in the coriander. Cover and
bring to a boil, stir the quinoa once, and lower the heat to low, simmering for 20-25
minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Remove from
heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add pine nuts and season with
salt and pepper.
INGREDIENTS
1-3/4 cup water
1 veggie bouillon cube
pinch saffron threads (5-6 threads)
2 tbsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup quinoa
(can use other grains, like rice and millet)
pinch ground coriander
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Curried Kale w/Caramelized Shallots & Agave
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil over medium heat, add shallots, sauté until dark brown and caramelized,
about 20 minutes. Stir in curry powder, agave and lemon juice. Add kale, soy sauce
and water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until kale is still
chewy but tender. Do not overcook.
INGREDIENTS
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp agave nectar
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 bunch kale (about 4 oz) stems
removed, chopped into large pieces
2 tbsp tamari
2 tbsp water
Try the recipes below to start
incorporating some of these new foods!
continued from page 9...
Stocking
a healthy,
whole foods
kitchen

1-800-991-7116 March 2009 l 11
Myth: L-Phenylalanine (LPA)
causes strokes and is generally bad
for you because it is an ingredient
in toxic artificial sweeteners, such
as aspartame.
Fact: L-Phenylalanine is an essential
protein. Your thyroid activity
depends on a rich supply of LPA.
Phenylalanine improves mood, helps
your body reduce pain – especially
migraine pain – and improves mental
function. LPA is found in TriVita’s
Energy Now!®
product.
Factoid: Just as fire can warm our
homes, it can also cause destruction
in a house fire. LPA is an essential
protein that fuels energy production;
aspartame is an artificial sweetener
that causes destructive inflammation
in test animals.
Phenylalanine and energy
Energy is more than just a passing mood. It is
a complex series of biochemical and electrical
processes very much like a long series of
dominos all lined up and ready for the first
one to be tipped over. The first step in the
production of energy is to select a healthy
source of basic nutrients: sugars, proteins and
fats. Sugars provide a rapid but brief donation
of energy. Proteins donate five times more
energy than sugar. Healthy fats donate eight
times more! These three nutrients make up
the basis for energy production. The end result
of selecting the proper foods and supplements
contributes to the way you feel and how much
energy you have for your day.
In order for you to feel energetic you must tip
over that first domino by selecting healthy
foods. Supplements may also help support your
L-Phenylalanine:
Let’s Separate Facts from Fantasy
This essential protein provides a wealth of health benefits
By Brazos Minshew, Chief Science Officer
With dominos, each one that falls
requires the energy from the domino before,
then donates energy to the one after.
metabolism. With dominos, each one that
falls requires the energy from the domino
before, then donates energy to the one after.
In human metabolism energy begets energy in
much the same way: Each transition donates
energy to the next step in the energy cycle.
We must break down the nutrients from our
foods into specific chemicals. That’s where LPA
enters into the picture. This marvelous protein
feeds your energy cycle, your thyroid hormone
cycle and balances your brain chemistry.
LPA breaks down into Tyrosine to feed your
thyroid. Healthy thyroid function makes you
feel energetic. LPA also protects you against
stress. Reducing stress helps you feel energetic.
Next, LPA feeds the production of a brain
chemical called phenyethylamine (PEA).
PEA is very special.
Do you remember your first kiss? If you are
like most people your world was aglow with
enthusiasm for days afterward. You probably
had significant energy and you needed very
little sleep. You likely lost your appetite and
experienced less pain. These are all the
effects of PEA, which is also called the
hormone of love!
LPA creates Tyrosine for healthy thyroid
function. LPA also creates PEA and gives
you a feeling of endless energy while helping
to reduce pain, appetite and fatigue. Then,
PEA donates energy to the next dominos
in the chain and creates other, even more
potent brain chemicals: L-Dopa, Dopamine
and nor-Epinephrine.
This is called the dopamine cascade. Think
of it as the final series of dominos in the energy
chain. In the dopamine cascade the result of
LPA metabolism is not just one domino falling.
The end result of the dopamine cascade is an
energy donation to as many as 4 trillion nerve
synapses – tiny reservoirs of energy all over your
body – from your head to your toes.
Energy becomes energy
The renowned actress, Sarah Bernhardt, once
said that life begets life and energy becomes
energy. The type of energy Ms. Bernhardt
described was euphoria generated by optimism,
anticipation and accomplishment. This energy
is fueled by healthy sugars, fats and proteins –
especially LPA: the energy protein.
To find out about TriVita’s Energy Now!®
please see page 15.
We must break down the
nutrients from our foods into
specific chemicals. That’s where
LPA enters into the picture.

W
hen you look in the mirror, do
you see nothing but flaws? Sheer
perfection? Something in between?
If you’re like many people – and most women –
you may see more minuses than pluses. The
problem is, this negative self-image can set you
up for failure when you decide to take action
about weight and health.
In Western societies, the glamorized “ideal”
for both sexes is a false standard. Bombarded
by ads, movies and TV shows that spotlight
dangerously thin females and males with six-
pack abs, we tend to accept these images as
what we “should” be, and invariably come up
short. As a result, we may throw ourselves into
extreme exercise plans, unhealthy diets and
even severe emotional problems as we struggle
to meet someone else’s standard.
Which body type are you?
Most people are some combination of the three
main body types:
1. Ectomorphs. This type is usually tall and
thin, with a slight frame and narrow hips
and shoulders.
2. Mesomorphs. This type tends to look
bulkiest in the upper body, with broad
shoulders and a muscular build.
3. Endomorphs. This type has a soft,
rounded appearance, usually with
shoulders narrower than hips.
While we inherit body type, like eye color or
face shape, our individual eating and exercise
habits can make a difference. If you eat a
healthy diet, exercise regularly and keep your
weight at an appropriate level, chances are
that your mirror still shows some “flaw”: thighs,
abdomen, buttocks or other area that’s “too fat”
or “too something” (at least compared to that
impossible ideal in the ads, movies, etc.).
When it comes to body image, a certain amount
of self-criticism is common. However, research
shows that when this goes too far, it can result
in serious eating disorders like anorexia (where
you’re too thin but think you’re fat) and bulimia
(binge eating followed by purging). According
to James Rosen, Ph.D., a specialist in body
image research and psychology at the University
of Vermont, people who struggle the most with
body image are the ones who are most likely to
develop eating disorders.
Fill out the body
image questionnaire
The odds are that at least one of your body
parts doesn’t please you. To see how severe
your concern may be, fill out this body image
questionnaire from the National Women’s
Health Information Center.
List five body parts in order of your
dissatisfaction with them, and note what
you don’t like about their appearance.
Some examples:
• Thighs too fat
• Biceps too skinny
• Teeth crooked
When you look in the mirror, how do
you usually perceive these parts? (example:
disgusting flabby thighs). Notice if your
body talk is negative and hyper-critical,
or objective and neutral.
Are you embarrassed or self-conscious
about your appearance? Do you assume
that other people think badly about you
because of your appearance? Do you avoid
wearing a bathing suit at beaches or pools?
Think about the ways you may feel
ashamed of your body part, and might
have tried to change its appearance
(wearing baggy clothes, undergoing
liposuction). Have you dieted in an
unhealthy way? Spent hours at the
gym to change your looks and not
to improve your health?
When you think about your appearance,
do any of these feelings come to mind?
• Dissatisfied
• Insecure
• Distressed
• Obsessed
• Embarrassed
When you think of the things that define
who you are, what comes up first? Do
you consider yourself “fat,” as opposed to
intelligent, caring, a good worker or some
other personal quality?
The questionnaire ends with this thought:
“No one is going to comment on the
imperfections of your body at your funeral.
Practice loving yourself from the inside
out, rather than judging yourself from the
outside in.”
No matter what body type genetics gave you,
you can choose healthy eating and exercise
habits to keep your body going strong. Remember
to follow the 10 Essentials (page 2), and don’t
overlook #9: Develop Acceptance. If you can
accept your physical “inheritance” and develop
a positive self-image, you’ll be building overall
health: physical, emotional and spiritual.
“Practice loving yourself from the
inside out, rather than judging
yourself from the outside in.”
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mirror, mirror
on the wall...
How a negative self-image can hurt your healthy weight
1
2
3

1-800-991-7116
Lose the Weight You
Want – in 3 Easy Steps!
STEP 1:
Fat burning capsules
for “losing the bulge”
Leanology®
Weight
Loss Capsules (180 ct.)
#30615
Non-Member $74.99
Member $59.99
STEP 2:
Tasty chews for
snack replacement
and appetite control
Leanology®
Appetite Control
Chews (60 soft chews)
Flavor: Chocolate Mocha
#30690
Non-Member $37.99
Member $29.99
STEP 3:
Delicious shakes
for low calorie
meal substitution
Leanology®
Nutritional Shakes
(15 shakes per 2 lb bag)
Flavors: Creamy Vanilla, Dutch
Chocolate and Mixed Berry
Non-Member $56.99
Member $44.99
VALUE PACK
The Value Pack includes:
•WeightLossCapsules(1bottle)
•NutritionalShakes(1bag)
•AppetiteControlChews(2bags)
One
FREE
Bag of
Chews
Leanology®
3-Step Value Pack
Member $129.99
SAVE $34.97!
When it comes to cars, John can do just about
anything, and has, for over 40 years. His weight
was another story entirely – until he tried the
Leanology Smart Weight Loss System.
A former drag-racing champion, the New York
resident has devoted much of his life to just
about anything automotive. He was in the
auto repair business for over 40 years, raced
cars and is still heavily involved in show cars.
Although excess weight was an unwelcome
passenger for the past 10 years, he couldn’t
lose weight and keep it off until recently.
John has really been around the track when it
comes to other weight loss programs. He tried
one that sells packaged food, and he did drop
some pounds, ”But as soon as I was back to real
food, the weight came back.” He tried a low-
carbohydrate plan with the same result: all the
weight returned after he went back to normal
eating. Yet more fad eating plans and diets
came and went, and though the weight always
went, it always came back.
Finally, last summer John decided to try
Leanology. “I started off taking just one
Leanology capsule once a day. I lost a few
pounds and leveled off, so I started taking
two capsules twice a day. The weight started
coming off nicely – and it was so easy!”
He gradually worked up to taking three
capsules twice per day. “The weight has been
continually coming off at a steady pace,” he
reports. By early 2009, John had shed a
total of 53 pounds!
“Leanology is the easiest
thing I’ve ever done.”
“If you are determined to lose the weight and
be healthy, you CAN do it,” he affirms. Health
is especially important to John, because his
heart is sensitive to any ingredient that would
speed up his heart rate, or make him feel
jittery. That’s why many diet products are
out of the question. That’s another reason
he’s so happy with Leanology.
Leanology Weight Loss Capsules are stimulant-
free, and contain the exclusive ingredient
blend Converta™, The Fat Burning Accelerator.
“Converta is amazing,” reports John.
“Leanology is the easiest thing I’ve ever done.”
John knows from experience that healthy
eating is a must. He often chooses oatmeal
for breakfast, enjoys a balanced lunch, and
snacks on fresh fruit or vegetables. He keeps
his late-day meals small, and might add in or
substitute a tasty Leanology Nutritional Shake.
Take it from a weight-loss champion: “If you set
goals and make being healthy a part of your
life schedule, you will succeed.”
Leanology®
fueled John’s
53-pound weight loss
This drag-racing champ is a winner at dropping
pounds the smart way
SUCCESS STORIES
John
has lost
53pounds!

Colorectal cancer is the
third most common cancer
in the United States and
the second most common
cause of cancer-related
death. Leading healthcare
professionals realize the
importance of educating
the public about this deadly
disease and that is why
March has been designated National Colorectal
Cancer Awareness Month.
Understandably, the colon and rectum are
neither glamorous nor easy topics to discuss
with your healthcare provider. Nonetheless, it
is extremely important that you or your provi-
der bring this topic up during one of your next
medical visits to ensure you will be properly
assessed and screened for any colorectal disease.
Why should I be screened
for colorectal cancer?
Most colorectal cancers arise from pre-existing
polyps. These polyps occur in approximately
30% of adults age 50 years and older and
occur more commonly as we age. The goal of
colorectal cancer screening is to identify early
cancers and polyps in order to limit the spread
of disease and save lives.
How often should I be screened?
Routine screening should occur on the
following basis and by one or more of
the following methods:
• Annual testing of your stool for
hidden blood [also known as fecal
occult blood test (FOBT)]
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years
• Colonoscopy every ten years
FOBT is the easiest to perform and can be done
in the privacy of your own home. Application of
a stool specimen to special testing cards on three
consecutive days is the most common way of
performing this test.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is done at your doctor’s
office and requires brief preparation with a stool
cleanser or laxative. The instrument, a sigmoido-
scope, is a short, flexible tube that uses a fiber
optic light to see up to about 60 cm (about 2 feet)
inside your rectum and colon. This procedure will
not detect any disease within the colon above
this distance. Most medical societies recommend
combining flexible sigmoidoscopy with FOBT
every five years to enhance screening.
Colonoscopy is the best test for identifying
colon polyps. Medical authorities recognize this
procedure as inherently the most risky, too.
While perforation of the colon may occur, it is
quite rare. Also, most physicians performing this
procedure place their patients under conscious
sedation, meaning you will be awake but not
truly alert. This may place you at increased risk
for lung and heart complications if you have
underlying lung and heart disease.
What can I do to prevent
colorectal cancer?
There are several things that may lessen your risk
for developing disease of the colon and rectum:
• Keep the weight off – many scientific
studies confirm the association between
obesity and risk for colorectal cancer.
• Lower your fat intake – less fat in one’s
diet may decrease the risk for developing
colon polyps, the precursor to cancer.
• Eat less red meat – there is some
controversy here, but red meat has very
little fiber and slows up the bowel function,
allowing toxins to fester within your
bowels. Additionally, one scientific study
confirmed an association between red meat
consumption and increased colon cancer
in women.
• Increase your dietary fiber – fiber is
great for your overall health and improves
bowel function. However, it has not been
scientifically-proven to lower your risk for
colorectal cancer.
• Vitamin and mineral supplements –
Vitamin D and calcium have been
scientifically shown to help reduce the
development of colon polyps. Calcium
seems to be the strong partner here, but
Vitamin D assists calcium absorption
within the intestines. That’s why I
recommend a calcium supplement for
bone health and general well-being,
especially as we age.
• Other medicines, such as aspirin or its
cousins, are potentially useful to lower
the risk for colorectal disease, but their
side effects of bleeding and kidney and
liver problems make them unsuitable for
most people. Lastly, cholesterol-lowering
medicines known as statins have also been
found in several studies to have a link to
lower risk for colorectal disease.
Call a Wellness Consultant at 1-800-991-7116
to make sure you are taking a quality Vitamin
D supplement. TriVita offers two excellent
choices: VitaCal-Mag D and Bone Builder.
SamuelN.GriefiscurrentlytheMedicalDirectoratthe
UniversityofIllinois.Dr.Griefreceivedhismedicaldegreefrom
McGillUniversityinMontreal,Quebec,andisaCMEInstructor.
Samuel N. Grief,
M.D., CCFP, FCFP
Colorectal cancer:
It’s common and very
curable in its early stages
Should you be screened?
By Dr. Samuel N. Grief
trivita.com

Feel a natural surge of physical energy
SUCCESS STORIES
“... after my very first two pills,
I noticed the difference!”
“I was feeling lazy and
exhausted. I had things to
do, but didn’t feel like doing
them. Then, after deciding to
take TriVita’s Energy Now!
I immediately noticed the
difference! I have a desire to do more things,
am more enthusiastic and feel a little stronger.
It wasn’t a nervous or jittery change, just a
nice smooth subtle change. I am more satisfied
with life and happier now. Thanks, TriVita.”
– Peggy h. Santa MoniCa, Ca
Energy Now!®
contains:
• CoQ-10 and Vitamins B-1, B-2 and B-3, which enhance your body’s ability
to produce more energy.
• Natural antioxidant polyphenols, green tea and cocoa, which promote
energy and nourish endurance.
• Thiamine, which makes ATP, your body’s main energy
carrying molecule.
• Amino Acids, which nourish your metabolism to help feed your
body’s energy production cycle.
Call 1-800-991-7116 or visit trivita.com Note:IfyouhavePKUoraretakingMAOinhibitors,donotusethisproduct.
Buy OneEnergy Now!get the second one50% OFFgood through 3-31-09
Energy Now!®
#30420
Non-Member $31.99
Member $24.99
North Americans love their coffee. Whether
you live in a big city or small town, you can
always find plenty of places to get your daily
caffeine fix. While some people know when to
put a lid on their coffee drinking, there are many
self-confessed “addicts” who need continual jolts
of caffeine just to make it through the day.
If you have more than 500 to 600 milligrams (mg)
of caffeine a day, or about four to seven cups of
coffee, the consequences can include restless-
ness, anxiety, headaches and stomachache.
More and more people are drinking so-called
“energy” drinks which contain large doses of
caffeine. Energy drinks can boost the heart rate
and blood pressure, dehydrate the body and
prevent sleep. What they don’t do is give you
healthy, lasting energy. Energy Now!®
is a great
natural alternative because it lets you enjoy
quick energy without the stimulants.
Find out how much caffeine
is in your food and drinks:
Soft drinks
Soft drink brand (12 oz) Caffeine (mg)
A&W Creme Soda.......................................... 29
Barq’s Root Beer.............................................. 23
Coca-Cola Classic.......................................... 35
Code Red Mountain Dew............................... 54
Diet Coke........................................................ 47
Dr Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper.............................. 41
Diet Pepsi ........................................................ 35
Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew.............. 54
Pepsi ................................................................ 38
Sunkist Orange Soda ...................................... 41
Tab................................................................... 47
Coffee
Type of coffee Caffeine (mg)
Caribou Cappuccino, 12 oz................... 160-200
Decaffeinated, instant or brewed 8 oz .............. 2
Espresso, 1 fluid oz .......................................... 64
Instant, 8 oz .................................................... 62
Plain, brewed, 8 oz .......................................... 95
Starbucks Caffe Latte, 16 oz ......................... 150
Starbucks Coffee, 16 oz ................................ 330
Tea
Type of tea Caffeine (mg)
Black tea, brewed, 8 oz ................................... 47
Green tea, brewed, 8 oz ............................ 30-50
Nestea, sweetened or unsweetened, 12 oz ...... 17
Snapple Iced Tea, 16 oz .................................. 18
Sobe Green Tea, 8 oz ..................................... 14
Starbucks Tazo Chai Tea Latte, 12 oz ............ 75
Sports/Energy drinks
Sports/energy drink brand Caffeine (mg)
AMP Tall Boy Energy Drink, 16 oz ............. 143
Full Throttle, 16 oz ....................................... 144
Monster Energy, 16 oz .................................. 160
Red Bull, 8.3 oz .............................................. 76
Rockstar, 16 oz .............................................. 160
SoBe Adrenaline Rush, 16 oz ....................... 152
SoBe No Fear, 16 oz ..................................... 174
Food and other products
Product name Caffeine (mg)
Excedrin, Extra Strength, 2 tablets............... 130
Foosh Energy Mints, 1 mint.......................... 100
Haagen-Dazs Coffee Ice Cream, 1/2 cup......... 30
Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate, 1.45 oz ..... 18
Jolt Caffeinated Gum, 1 stick.......................... 33
NoDoz Maximum Strength, 1 tablet.............200
Charts credit: mayoclinic.com
What happens when energy
drinks are combined with alcohol?
Energy drinks are abused even more when they
are used as mixers with alcohol. This combination
creates numerous dangers:
• Since energy drinks are stimulants and
alcohol is a depressant, the combination of
effects could be dangerous. The stimulant
effects can mask your level of intoxication
and keep you from realizing how much
alcohol you have consumed.
• Both energy drinks and alcohol are very
dehydrating, which will increase the toxicity
and create an even bigger hangover.
How much caffeine is in your daily diet?
This stimulant can actually “zap” your energy in the long run

F
or eight years Barb suffered from
perpetual pain, nausea and night sweats.
And like so many other pain sufferers,
this Alberta, Canada native often found herself
awake in the middle of the night. Then, good
fortune struck when she happened to tune into
a TriVita® infomercial... and her life changed
dramatically for the better.
Both curious and hopeful, Barb ordered her
first box of TriVita Sublingual B-12 and began
taking it immediately. “The B-12 products I
had taken before made no difference at all,” she
recalls. “TriVita’s Sublingual B-12 made all the
difference in the world. I was amazed at how
well this product worked for me. I had more
energy throughout the day, slept better at night
and no longer experienced night sweats. My
mental recall has also become incredible.”
Back when she was in pain and searching for
answers, Barb’s doctor wanted to put her on
prescription medicines. “I’ve never taken drugs
in my life and never will,” she proclaims. “I
always try to find natural solutions to my health
problems – and that’s exactly what I did thanks
to TriVita’s Sublingual B-12.”
Since then, she’s added Dr. Libby’s Vital C
Crystals, Energy Now!®
and CoQ-10 to her
regimen. She uses Energy Now! for a quick
pickup and TriVita’s CoQ-10 has really helped
with Barb’s restless legs syndrome. “Before
I started taking both B-12 and CoQ-10, my
condition was so bad I had to stand on cold
concrete to reduce the pain,” she recalls. “The
excruciating pain has gone away with the help
of these two great products.” Her husband is a big
fan of Energy Now!, “He definitely notices the
difference when he doesn’t take it,” she reports.
Barb strongly believes that many of her health
issues were the price she paid for being a
hairstylist for over 30 years. She was exposed
to numerous chemicals and hair sprays and her
serious health issues led her on an interesting
and very rewarding career path. She had her
blood analyzed and was amazed by what it told
her about her health condition. Barb ended up
going to work for the same company that had
analyzed her blood. “I became such a strong
believer in blood analysis that I went through
extensive training and opened my own blood
analysis clinic,” she states. “I now feel like I’m
really helping people because a simple blood
test can tell you so many things about your
health condition. It helps me tell someone
what their body needs and what it is lacking.”
Most of her customers have already exhausted
every resource possible through the medical
“TriVita’s Sublingual B-12
made all the difference in
the world. I was amazed
at how well this product
worked for me.”
Barb enthusiastically suggests
TriVita Sublingual B-12
This health
professional uses
her expertise to
help others

community. Barb notes that they are often
frustrated and many times feel worse than
when they started seeing doctors for their
health problems.
Barb doesn’t hesitate to suggest Sublingual
B-12 to her clients “because it does what it
says it will do.” She has personally seen the
devastating effects of B-12 deprivation. Her
father-in-law had an accident and broke
some ribs. He couldn’t sleep and his doctor
prescribed pain pills. For one month her
father-in-law was completely disoriented and
everyone thought he was losing his mind to
Alzheimer’s disease. Another doctor gave her
father-in-law a B-12 shot and he eventually
started taking Sublingual B-12. Within a few
weeks he was back to his normal self.
Barb’s referral success
has earned her big rewards
When it comes to referring, Barb lets the
TriVita® product quality speak for itself. Barb
says, “People are truly amazed by what these
products can do for them.” They respect her
opinion because she operates her own blood
cell analysis clinic and can authoritatively
tell people what their bodies are lacking.
“I find that most people who come to my
clinic need Vitamin B-12,” she observes.
“Many have sampled other B-12 products
but once people try TriVita Sublingual
B-12, they quickly realize a big difference
in how they feel.”
She just can’t say enough good things
about Sublingual B-12 and doesn’t use
or recommend other B-12 supplements.
“TriVita’s Sublingual B-12 is the best,” Barb
emphatically states. This go-getter makes
sure that people who need Sublingual B-12
have TriVita’s phone number so they can
call and order their own supply. Barb also
makes sure to have plenty of 10% discount
coupons on hand.*
Obviously, Barb’s approach works because
she has at least 13 referrals to date and she
has earned sizeable compensation checks
that she applies toward her own TriVita
product purchases. Barb is also a self-
admitted snowbird and she actually takes
her business “on the road” during the long
Canadian winter to such warm, sunny
places as California, Arizona and Mexico.
She has a strong piece of advice for anyone
who has healthcare concerns: “Get the
help you need before it is too late,” Barb
emphasizes. “The effects of low Vitamin B-12
are often misdiagnosed and it is important
to understand what your body is telling you
and take action.”
You should not stop taking any medication
without ﬁrst consulting your physician.
* To ﬁnd out how you can earn rewards
while sharing TriVita products, see page 27.
“Many have sampled other B-12 products
but once people try TriVita Sublingual B-12,
they quickly realize a big difference in
how they feel.”
Do you have a TriVita success story
to share?
Many of you have had a positive experience with a TriVita product. Doesn’t it feel
good to share it? If you have had success, then we invite you to let the entire TriVita
wellness community know about it.
Please send your success story to story@trivita.com or call us at
1-800-693-4083. If we use it, you may be featured in an upcoming publication.

The spring season is
a time of growth,
renewal and
resurrection. Plants
and animals that
were in hibernation
through the long
winter months burst
once again to life in March with
renewed energy and force.
Bears, woodchucks and chipmunks awaken
from the sleep that conserves energy while
their bodies rebuild in time for spring, and
renewed life. Plants usually slow down and
stop their growth during winter before that
fresh burst of life energy.
Cycles of life, seasons, emotion
There is a cycle to nature and life itself;
when you understand these seasons, you
realize the necessity of winter. Even we
humans crawl into the cave emotionally
at times and hibernate. As the days shorten
and it gets dark so much earlier, we become
sluggish and unmotivated. We tend to want
to sleep more. The natural rhythm of winter
is to slow down and hibernate.
“Winter” is a time to do your emotional
inner work; a time for reflection and a time
to embrace new attitudes and beliefs. It is a
good time to consider the balance of our
lives – work, play and relationships.
It’s okay to slow down
Our society doesn’t understand sloooowing
down. It is always on the go. If we are in
business for ourselves, we are always driving
the marketing machine. We need to stay
in touch with our potential customers, keep
up on the industry and stay on top of the
game. If we do stop, we sometimes interpret
it as depression and beat up on ourselves
for not being able to keep running at a
frenetic pace. Stop. It’s okay to slow down.
It’s natural.
Where are you at emotionally? Have you
been hibernating in the cave all winter? It is
time to awaken just like the earth wakes up
and new life emerges. Days of spring bring
life anew and are celebrated as a season of
new growth, renewal and a re-balancing
of energies.
Spring renews my hope and belief that I
can make my life better by getting rid of old,
worn-out beliefs and bad habits, and that
I will soon be blooming again. With this
renewal of mind and emotions, you will have
the energy to make the necessary changes
in your spiritual and physical health, as well.
You may not have all the answers now, but
as you open your mind up to the possibilities
available to you, the answers will come.
You can live in vibrant, radiant health
and experience closeness to your creator.
As God’s world comes back to life after
resting, spring is a great time to get out
and enjoy the freshness of nature’s beauty.
During this time of year, as the weather
warms up and the robins begin to sing,
go out and take a walk, or go on a nature
hike. Take time to feel excited about your
present moment and the possibilities
of your future.
Rejoice,
it’s Spring!
Coming out of emotional hibernation
by Dr. Judy
Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a success coach, author,
motivational speaker and psychologist. She has inspired
people around the world to reach within and find their
passionate purpose to live a more meaningful life.
Judy Ellison, Ph.D.
Where are you at
emotionally? Have you been
hibernating in the cave all
winter? It is time to awaken
just like the earth wakes up
and new life emerges.
“Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in
wondrous ways. The winter seasons in life do not last. The spring rains
will come again.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach

“... let us not be
like others, who
are asleep, but let
us be alert and
self-controlled.”
– 1 Thessalonians 5:5-7
March is Spiritual Awareness Month, and
I want to share some of my own awareness
with you by asking a bold question:
Why does religion
help so many people?
Why, through the ages, have people in every
place and every culture turned to spiritual
worship to help sustain them through hard
times? Why has an organized spiritual
community (we call ours “church”) been
so vital to success in all areas of life?
Of course, God tells us to gather in His name,
and we comply. Perhaps we don’t always attend
services with the gladdest of hearts, or with
gratitude for all we have, but we do gather to
worship Him. In so doing, we receive His grace
and blessing, and, I hope, always come away
feeling comforted and uplifted. There are other
benefits to practicing religion, too. If you want
scientific proof, just ask science.
Science ﬁndings
that support religion
Yes, it’s science that has given us some of the
answers about why and how religion helps us.
In the recent past, research has shown a strong,
undeniable link between prayers and health.
People who were prayed for showed significant
improvement in their health, according to an
analysis of 17 studies conducted over the past
40 years. And for some time, researchers have
known that people who are devoutly religious
tend to have stronger marriages, live longer and
generally be happier than others. (For the latest
findings on this topic, see page 28.)
More recently, an even bigger study (drawing on
80 years of research), concluded that people who
demonstrate religious belief by attending services
with fellow worshipers have more self-control
your body, His Temple – 1 Cor. 6:19-20
Praying for a better life?
You’re already on the right track
by Chaplain Gene Henderson
than those who don’t. (Self-control was
explained as living out your ideals: letting
a concern for others, for example, lead to
volunteer work.) That’s right: Science has
concluded that going to church makes you
a stronger person.
Two psychologists at the University of Miami
wanted to test the idea that religion gives
people internal strength, so they pored over
decades of studies. “When you add it all up,”
said one, “it turns out there are remarkably
consistent findings that religiosity correlates
with higher self-control.”
I’d like to point out that the researchers did
not ﬁnd that this “religiosity” is rooted in fear
of some punishment. No, the scientists said that
religious people have self-control because they
actually believe and act on the ideals of their
faith. Their religious values become one with
their own personal values. So, their self-control
is precious, even sacred, because it’s part of the
foundation of their lives.
How might your self-control be manifested?
Would you use your inner strength to be kinder
to those you encounter every day? To avoid
excesses of spending money? To honor your
body, His temple by doing more to promote
your own good health? What better time than
now, during Spiritual Awareness Month, to
become more aware of the power that can be
drawn by living your faith.
If we are “alert and self-controlled,” as Scripture
urges, we aren’t asleep: we’re wide awake, open
to the boundless possibilities of life. We become
more grateful for all our blessings, more mindful
of the precious gifts we’ve been given.
Spiritual health key to overall health
At TriVita, we take spiritual awareness and
spiritual health very seriously – it is one of our
10 Essentials for Health and Wellness.
The name TriVita means three embodiments –
physical, emotional and spiritual. We believe
that in order to be a completely healthy person,
we need to pay attention to all three. Take the
time every day to help yourself be a stronger,
more spiritual person. Whether you’re in a
church, a quiet corner of your home or near a
beautiful field – let religion or faith, or whatever
you wish to call it, help you have a better life.
Science has concluded
that going to church makes
you a stronger person.
1-800-991-7116 March 2009 l 19
... people who demonstrate
religious belief by attending
services with fellow worshipers
have more self-control than
those who don’t.

trivita.com
Discover
the amazing
effects of
Adaptogen
10 Plus®
Adaptogen
10 Plus®
#30660
Non-Member $62.99
Member $49.99
32 SERVINGS
ADAPTOGEN 10 PLUS
Your Everyday Stress Solution
TriVita’s powerful, stress relieving formula:
• Helps counteract damage caused by
various types of stress: mental, physical,
emotional, environmental
• Contains all 10 adaptogens that have been
proven to help the body “adapt” to stress
• Fights free radical damage and helps boost
your immune system
Adaptogen 10 Plus’ unique three-part
formula includes:
• Adaptogens – herbal extracts chosen
specifically for their natural ability to help
the body cope with stress
• Antioxidants – immune boosters that help
fight the damage caused by stress
• Aloe Vera – helps improve
digestion and nutrient
absorption
TRY IT TODAY!
1-800-991-7116
or visit trivita.com
Delicious
BERRY
Flavor
N
ot so long ago, women were barred
and discouraged from pursuing careers
in medicine. In honor of Women’s
History Month, we’re spotlighting some true
pioneers: These women faced social barriers,
discrimination and other hardships, yet
persevered to make great strides in medicine
and healthcare. Not only did they change their
world, they created a new world of possibilities
for future generations of women.
A reformer in the
field of nursing
Florence Nightingale
Against the wishes
of her parents, Florence
Nightingale chose to
become a nurse, a
profession which was
considered “un-ladylike.”
When the Crimean
War broke out in 1854,
stories about conditions at the front prompted
Nightingale to volunteer for service. Through
her efforts, sanitary conditions at the hospitals
improved greatly and casualties decreased.
Upon her return to England, Nightingale
established a school of nursing; her greatest
contribution was to make nursing a respectable
profession. Her 1860 book, “Notes on Nursing,”
is still in print today. An accomplished
statistician, she is also credited with inventing
the pie chart.
First woman to graduate
from medical school
Elizabeth Blackwell
In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first
woman in the world to graduate from medical
school. Though graduating first in her class
from Geneva Medical College in New York,
she had a difficult time finding work. Despite
much discrimination, she eventually opened
a clinic, and with her sister – also a doctor –
opened the New York Infirmary for Women
and Children and later the Women’s Medical
College in New York City.
The first female doctor
in the Western world
Dr. James Miranda Barry
James Miranda Barry had to disguise herself
as a man in order to enter medical school in
1809, and continued to hide her true identity
her entire life. After graduating in 1812, she
joined the British Army as a surgeon and
over the years was stationed all over the
world. In 1857, she was sent to Canada as
the inspector general of military hospitals,
the top-ranking position. Though considered
“eccentric,” she was highly regarded as a
surgeon. She advocated for improved sanitary
conditions and better food in hospitals. It
was only upon her death that her true gender
was discovered.
Founder of the
American Red Cross
Clara Barton
Clara Barton began her
lifelong work of helping
others in the battlefields
of the American Civil
War and was dubbed
“The Angel of the
Battlefield.” After the
war, she led efforts to
locate missing soldiers and gave speeches on
her war experiences. When the International
Red Cross was established in 1864, she began
lobbying for an American branch. In 1881, the
American Red Cross was established; Barton
served as president for over 20 years.
Creator of the
Apgar Newborn
Scoring System
Virginia Apgar
Virginia Apgar
graduated from the
Columbia University
College of Physicians
and Surgeons in 1933
and in 1949 became its
first appointed female
professor. Because surgical positions were
hard to find in the ‘30s – especially for women
– Apgar moved into the area of anesthesiology.
Later she focused on obstetrical anesthesia and
in 1952, presented the Apgar score: a system for
assessing the health of newborn babies. Today,
the Apgar score is a standard test for newborns.
Today, women all over the world are making
advances and improvements in the field of
medicine. We thank them – and all the other
women who work toward making our world
a better place.
Women’sHistoryMonthCelebrating women’s contributions to health

1-800-991-7116 March 2009 l 21
A
re you worried about jobs, housing or
shrinking investments? These days it
seems most of us are, and it might be
easy to let this stress push aside healthy habits.
The best advice in one word is, don’t. It’s more
important than ever to protect your health by
continuing to make smart lifestyle choices.
Here’s a look at some of the ways that financial
woe can chip away at the best health habits,
and some strategies for fighting back.
Too much stress,
not enough money?
In the workforce, the economic meltdown has
led to overwork for many who still have jobs.
This burden makes it easy to trade healthy
meals for a fast-food filler, to reach for “comfort”
in high-calorie treats, to skip exercise and to
look for escape through drinking or smoking.
If you find yourself or a loved one starting to
develop one or more of these behaviors, there
are several steps you can take to get back on
track. Some counter-strategies:
• Fix healthy lunches and snacks at home,
and keep them on hand every day. You’ll
be safeguarding your health and your
wallet by not paying for over-processed,
packaged foods.
• Avoid sugary, high-fat foods and
snacks. They’ll just pack on the
pounds and leave you feeling low.
• Can’t afford your gym membership?
Walking is free and great for you;
ditto taking the stairs instead of the
escalator, working out at home to
DVDs from your local library, dancing
(solo or paired) and dozens of other
possibilities – get creative.
• Smoking, as you know, is a killer for your
body and wallet. What a great, money-
saving time to stop. Ask your healthcare
provider about free local resources to help.
• Alcohol does not relieve stress – it
boosts your stress level, and can lead
to a cycle of over eating, smoking and
other dangerous habits, such as more
drinking. Save your money and tip a
few glasses of water instead.
Preventive health today,
savings tomorrow
Given the wobbly economy, who can afford
to miss work, or put themselves at risk of
illness by not safeguarding their health? If
nothing else, the financial incentives for
staying healthy should make us all even more
determined to eat right, exercise and keep
taking quality supplements. It’s encouraging to
know that many people who use supplements
intend to keep right on going.
In a recent survey, a majority of supplement
users said they would maintain their daily
regimen. And of those people, a sizable
number said that the supplements are “an
essential part of my wellness regimen, and
I cannot do without them.”
“It’s encouraging to see that, despite the cur-
rent economic climate, such a large percent-
age of adults are continuing to invest in their
health by including dietary supplements
as a part of their wellness regimen,” said a
researcher with the Council for Responsible
Nutrition (CRN), which sponsored the sur-
vey. The CRN staffer continued, “Engaging
in preventive health measures today, such
as incorporating supplements into a healthy
lifestyle, may help avoid potential healthcare
costs down the road.”
The smart 72%:
are you one of them?
Avoiding future healthcare costs is the
reason that many people, instead of reducing
their healthy habits, are now taking an even
more proactive role in protecting their health.
A survey of over 10,000 people conducted
in the U.S. indicated that fully 72% were
taking preventive steps to stay healthy.
These steps included taking vitamin and
nutrient supplements, exercising more and
eating healthier.
Clearly, economic woes should motivate us
all to keep up or increase our healthy lifestyle
habits, including taking the highest quality
supplements. After all, no matter what’s
happening in the world of finance, who can
afford to cut back on health?
Why smart lifestyle habits are even more important now
A survey of over 10,000
people conducted in the U.S.
indicated that fully 72% were
taking preventive steps
to stay healthy.
Don’t let a
weak economy
weaken your health

Cheryl Cole, Member
“I first turn to my spirituality
which is a mainstay in my
life and which has taken me
through every tough time I
have endured. But the flesh
is sometimes weak so as I am
feeding my spirit through prayer,
I increase my exercise from three times a week to
most days of the week. This always improves my
outlook on any situation. I also make sure that I
eat six small nutritiously balanced meals a day to
boost my post-menopausal metabolism, and take
my vitamin supplements religiously.
I’m glad that I added Super Sublingual B-12 to
my supplements. It makes me more mentally
focused, energized and better able to deal with
the stress of planning a wedding, a job change
and preparing to move to another state, all while
still working full-time as a nurse practitioner.”
Terry Johnston,
Business Affiliate
“First, I count my blessings
and stay focused on all the
things I am grateful for; my
wife, our family, our friends
and our good mental and
physical health.
Second, I work on keeping my brain and body
tuned up with proper nutrition and exercise.
TriVita’s 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness
play an enormous part in this effort.
I concentrate on what I can control, how I look
after myself, how I treat others, how I spend
money and how I can enjoy simple pleasures
from everyday living. During tough economic
times with so many people affected, it is so
important to stay healthy in body and mind.
If I can look after myself and somehow inspire
someone else each day, that’s a great day.
People are looking for ways to reduce their
costs, reduce their weight, reduce their stress,
reduce illnesses and get back to a simpler,
more wholesome way of life. Through TriVita,
we can show them the way.”
Pam Knox,
Staff Member,
Managing editor
“For me, staying positive
means staying in a constant
state of gratitude. I also sur-
round myself with fun, happy
people. I have a very close group of girlfriends
who meet on a regular basis. We actually have an
agenda at our meetings, but nothing too serious
in nature. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard
in my life as I have with these grown women!
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hide my head in
the sand; I am aware of what is going on in the
world, but I choose to not focus on those things.
I am making financial adjustments in my life,
just as everyone is, but I concentrate on the
wonderful blessings I have – my beautiful family
(and very soon, a grandchild), my friends, my
career and the knowledge that God is in control.
Yes, the current times are hard and yes, they
may get harder. Still, laughter and having a
heart of gratitude not only keeps me from feeling
fretful, but also gives me hope for the future.”
Embracing
WELLNESS
Each month a
Member, Business
Affiliate and TriVita
employee share
their insights on
health, wellness
and more
This new monthly feature creates
an open forum for Members, Business
Affiliates and TriVita staff to respond
to a variety of provocative questions
about a wide range of subjects. Join the
discussion! Your response could earn
you a $25 gift
card; see details
at the end of
this article.
We’re bombarded with
negative news. Whether you
turn on the television, radio or
log onto the Internet – there it
is... bad news on the stock market,
housing market, job market and
even grocery prices at the market.
The result is a chain reaction of
negativity that spreads doom and
gloom to others and may even
damage our own ability to function
in a healthy manner.
How do you stay positive in tough times?
We’re bombarded with
GiftCard
$
25
We invite you to answer
our upcoming question:
“What’syourfavoritememory
ofsummerasachild?”
Yourresponsecouldearnyoua$25TriVitagiftcard!
Just email your response to vitajournal@trivita.com, or
write to: VitaJournal, 16100 N. Greenway Hayden Loop,
Ste. 950, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Please include your
Member ID, your address and daytime phone number
(along with email address, if you have one).
Note:Whenyousubmitaletteroremail,youarealsogivingTriVitafullrights
toit,includingtherighttopublishitinfuturepublicationsandtoedititasneeded.
This month’s question:

Help avoid fractures from weakened
bones with TriVita Bone Builder
• Clinically-proven to rebuild bone
• Physician-approved formula
• Highly absorbable calcium
Simply put: Female study participants gained an average of 6%
bone mass after taking TriVita Bone Builder for three to six months.
If you are concerned about bone loss or have a family history
of bone fragility, get TriVita Bone Builder!
TRY IT TODAY! CALL 1-800-991-7116 or visit us at trivita.com
TriVita Bone
Builder
#30600
Non-Member $43.99
Member $34.99
Simple training tips for a healthier, stronger you
It’s easy to get started with these beginner, strength-boosting exercises
Many of us think of strength or weight training
as something just for young 20-somethings with
bulky biceps and bulging veins. That’s just not
true. Strength training has been proven to offer
tremendous health benefits to people of all ages.
And you don’t need to buy an expensive set of
weights or join a health club to get started.
If you’ve never lifted weights in your life –
and many people haven’t – there are many
good reasons to start now. Muscle tissue, bone
density, muscle power and overall strength start
dwindling over the years. These changes in your
body can lead to accidents and injuries that
can lessen your ability to lead an independent,
active life. Strength training is one of the most
effective ways to slow and perhaps even reverse
much of this decline.
Having weak, small muscles doesn’t just change
your appearance or movements. Muscle loss
affects the body in much more important ways.
Strong muscles are able to draw oxygen and
nutrients from the blood more efficiently than
weak ones. This allows you to enjoy your favorite
activities with less heart strain.
Strong muscles are also better at absorbing sugar
in the blood and helping the body stay sensitive
to insulin (which helps cells remove sugar from
the blood). Strong muscles can help keep blood
sugar levels in check, which in turn can help
prevent or help control type 2 diabetes and
improve heart performance.
Weak muscles can speed up the loss of
independence because everyday activities, such
as walking, cleaning, shopping and even dressing
yourself become more difficult. You may find it
harder to balance your body properly when
walking or standing still. By age 65, one in three
people have fallen. Because bones tend to
weaken over time, one out of every 20 of these
falls ends in fracture of the hip, wrist or leg. The
risk of these problems can be reduced by exercise.
Simple beginner’s strength-
boosting exercises
All you need is a sturdy chair with armrests
and athletic shoes with non-skid soles for
these simple strength-building exercises.
Triceps dip
• Put a chair with
armrests up against
a wall. Sit in the
chair and put your
feet together flat on
the floor. Lean forward
a bit while keeping
your shoulders and
back straight.
• Bend your elbows and place your hands
on the armrests of the chair, so they are
in line with your torso.
• Pressing downward on your hands,
try to lift yourself up a few inches
by straightening out your arms.
• Raise your upper body and thighs,
but keep your feet in contact with
the floor. Pause. Slowly release until
you’re sitting back down again.
• Aim for 8-12 repetitions.
Rest and repeat the set.
Seated bridge
• Sit slightly forward
in a chair with your
hands on the armrests.
• Your feet should be
flat on the floor and
slightly apart, and
your upper body
should be upright
(don’t lean forward).
• Using your arms for balance only,
slowly raise your buttocks off the
chair until nearly standing with
your knees bent. Pause.
• Slowly sit back down.
• Aim for 8-12 repetitions. Rest and
repeat the set.
Standing calf raise
• Stand with your feet
flat on the floor. Hold
onto the back of your
chair for balance.
• Raise yourself up on
tiptoe, as high as
possible.
• Hold briefly, then
lower yourself.
• Aim for 8-12 repetitions.
Rest and repeat the set.
Make sure you consult with a healthcare professional
before starting any diet or exercise program.
1
2
3
4
5
5
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4

“My energy was back!”
“I have a mitro-valve condition
in my heart, so I have my blood
tested often. During one such
blood test, the doctor found
that I had anemia, which made
me tired. A lady in our church
was taking the Sublingual B-12
and told us about it, so I decided to try it myself.
At my next blood test, the anemia didn’t show
up at all, and my energy was back!”
– Lorraine W. Avon Park, FL
“Energy Now! is the reason I can
do what I can do. It gives me energy
and stamina.”
“I’ve had chronic fatigue syndrome for over
twenty years. I went to every doctor and tried
every medication in the world trying to find
relief, and nothing worked. I kept trying to
find something to help me through the day.
Then I saw James Robison on TV and got the
Sublingual B-12 and Energy Now! I’ve been
taking it for several years, except when I was in
remission for about a year. I’m 62 years old and
care for my mother. With CFS, I have no stamina,
weakness and pain in all of my joints. On bad
days I also have blurred vision, mental fog and
I’m so weak I can’t hold up a paperback book.
Energy Now! is the reason I can do what I can
do. It gives me energy and stamina. I just thank
God for it. I take two in the morning and another
one a little after lunch. But I’d tell anyone to play
it by ear and adjust individually – sometimes
I’d need just one in the morning or I’d have to
take two in the afternoon. But I want everyone
with chronic fatigue to know that Energy Now!
really helps me.” – Virginia C. Lexington, MS
“Adaptogen 10 Plus is the first product
that I have tried that I can feel, sense
and enjoy within a few days.”
“I am in the sixth decade of my life and always
looking for ways to maintain vitality. TriVita’s
Adaptogen 10 Plus is the first product that I
have tried that I can feel, sense and enjoy within
a few days. There is no way I want to be without
it. It relaxes my body and allows me to sleep
soundly without bathroom breaks during the
night. It really has relaxed my irritable bladder. I
am more focused and organized during the day.
When I began taking Adaptogen 10 Plus, I was
already increasing my exercise and trying not
to eat desserts. After one week, I realized it has
never been this easy to say NO to sugar. Being on
the Adaptogen 10 Plus has allowed me to calmly
make better snack decisions. Thank you, TriVita.”
– Carol E. Springfield, VT
“I have had two scans in the last
two years and it’s amazing – my
bones are fine.”
“Five years ago I was diagnosed
with osteopenia, or thinning
of the bones, in my lumbar
area. When I walked it was
really painful and I felt like I
was 80 years old. I tried several
prescription medications but they didn’t work.
So I tried VitaCal-Mag D, and then switched to
Bone Builder when it came out. I have had two
scans in the last two years and it’s amazing – my
bones are fine. Plus, now I can walk without the
pain! I had a friend try the Bone Builder, and she
loves it, too.” – Bobbie S. Jamestown, NC
Real Stories from real people
See what Members like you have to say about TriVita®
products!
Youshouldconsultwithahealthcareproviderbeforestartinganydiet,exercise
orsupplementationprogram,beforetakinganymedication,orifyoususpect
youmighthaveaheartproblem.Youshouldnotstoptakinganymedication
withoutfirstconsultingyourhealthcareprovider.
“The Healthy Aging Pack is everything I need.”
“Eight years ago my husband and I were in a bad
car accident. A year into the healing process I saw
TriVita Sublingual B-12 on TV and decided to
try it.
Within a couple of days I noticed a difference.
Later I added Vitamin C Crystals. I had a pain
in my shoulder for a long time. One day, I realized
the pain was gone. Now I’m on the Healthy Aging
Pack, which includes these two products, plus
VitaDaily AM/PM and OmegaPrime.
I keep taking them because I feel much better. I sleep well at night. I have
minimal aches and pains. I have steady energy throughout the day. Plus
it’s convenient and there’s a cost savings. I love TriVita!”
– Kathy G. Jenks, OK
“I really like the new me!”
“After my last child I never returned to my pre-
pregnancy weight. Plus, as I got older, even more
weight seemed to stick. I was discouraged, depressed
and embarrassed by my increased weight. After
attempting several weight loss programs with
little success, I felt totally defeated. I started taking
Leanology in January 2007. My weight loss started
off modestly, but once I invested in the Leanology
shakes and capsules, the weight started to peel off.
Over the next five months I lost 30 pounds and I have
managed to keep it off ever since! I love the taste of
the shakes and the convenience of the Leanology
capsules. I have more energy to do the things I enjoy,
like walking and bike riding. Leanology has been an
excellent investment in my health, my energy levels
and in my emotional outlook on life. I really like the
new me!” – Rose D. Vanderhoof, BC

1-800-991-7116 March 2009 l 25
S
ometimes a simple switch of
TV stations can make a huge
difference in your life. That’s
what happened when Kay tuned into
a TriVita infomercial over three years
ago. Up until then, the 46-year-old
North Carolina resident had been
giving herself B-12 shots twice weekly
for years.
Kay decided to start taking TriVita Sublingual
B-12 and was amazed by the results. “It
worked just as well as the injections, without
the pain and the enormous expense,” she
says. “I also noticed a big improvement with
my energy level.” Kay has not gone without
Sublingual B-12 since her very first order and is
looking forward to her first shipment of Super
Sublingual B-12. She is also benefiting from
several other TriVita products:
• Balanced Woman, she says, has
allowed her to avoid estrogen
replacement therapy.
• OmegaPrime® improves her skin
tone and helps with arthritis and
inflammation.
• NutraFruits gives her a daily dose of
fruits and vegetables in one simple scoop.
Kay’s success as an Affiliate Member
Becoming an Affiliate Member in 2008 was
a natural move for Kay. That’s because she
knew many co-workers, friends and family
with health issues who would be excellent
candidates for TriVita products. In 2008
Kay referred over 12 people and has earned
hundreds of dollars in free product just by
sharing her product success story.
“When talking to people I always stress the
importance of taking high-quality products
that actually work,” Kay says. “I also use
written materials from TriVita, especially the
catalog, to help explain product benefits.” She
also makes sure that prospects take advantage
of the 10% off coupon, which can be easily
downloaded from trivita.com.
There’s one benefit of referring that can’t be
measured in dollars and cents. That’s the
priceless pleasure of seeing family and friends
enjoying better health. For example, Kay’s
boyfriend took Sublingual B-12 and noticed
a big change in his energy level within one
week. Another friend tried Joint Complex
successfully to ease various aches and pains.
Yet another friend has noticed a daily boost
in well-being with Daily Women. Says Kay, “I
get tremendous satisfaction from hearing my
friends talk about their product experiences.”
Sometimes her co-workers and friends want
her to order for them, but Kay suggests that
they call in to place their own order so they
can get the full benefits of a free membership.
This includes earning points which ultimately
allows them to receive their own products for
free. She has also encouraged her referrals to
become Affiliate Members so they can benefit
from the same rewards that she now enjoys.
The financial benefits of referring
Naturally, Kay has been thrilled by the
rewards that she’s already earned. It’s been a
great way to get her favorite products for free
and also try new products. Kay has received
hundreds of dollars in TriVita products and
won two $1,000 gift cards during TriVita’s
2008 Refer & Win Celebration.
So, you can expect Kay to keep building her
flourishing referrals business while continuing
to enjoy the many benefits that come from
actively referring. “I consider myself fortunate
to have discovered such high-quality products,”
Kay says. “I’m grateful that TriVita has an easy-
to-use program that allows me to share these
products with people that I care about.”
Kay shares and earns
her way to success
It’s reward time for this active Affiliate Member
Affiliate Member Spotlight
Kay referred over 12 people and has earned
“I’mgratefulthatTriVitahasaneasy-to-useprogram
thatallowsmetosharetheseproductswithpeoplethat
Icareabout.” –Kay
KAY’S FAVORITE TRIVITA
PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
• Sublingual B-12
• Balanced Woman
• omegaPrime
• NutraFruits
In 2008 Kay referred over
12 people and has earned
hundreds of dollars in free
product just by sharing her
product success story.
“When talking to people
I always stress the
importance of taking
high-quality products
that actually work.”

TriVita®
has bundled your favorite
nutrient-rich products at fantastic savings!
BEST VALUE
SAVE 30%
Over individual
non-member
pricing.
Stress Protection Pack
Combining nature’s most powerful
stress-ﬁghting nutrients
Don’t let stress rob you of your quality of life –
protect yourself from the damages of stress with
the Stress Protection Pack.
Adaptogen 10 Plus® helps your body balance itself
when it’s under stress. It’s antioxidant-rich and helps
to neutralize damaging free radicals that can hurt
your immune system.
Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid supports brain
and nervous system health; its sublingual delivery
system ensures fast B vitamin absorption.
FREE CD
First-time
buyers of the
Stress Protection
Pack get a
FREE Stress
Audiobook!
(A $9.99 value!)
system ensures fast B vitamin absorption.
Stress
Protection Pack
™
Non-Member $88.97
Member $59.99
Substitute Original B-12
with Super B-12 and
add $3.00 #33342
with HCY Guard® and
add $4.00 #33340
Healthy Aging Pack
Nutrients to strengthen your
body’s ability to combat illness
TriVita’s Healthy Aging Pack gives you the essential
nutrients you will need to help combat changes
that occur with age, like increased inflammation
and a weakened immune system.
The B vitamins in Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid
help keep your brain and nervous system healthy.
Avoid becoming nutrient deficient and low in
energy with VitaDaily AM/PM™
. Dr. Libby’s Vital C
Tablets provide powerful immune protection.
Help reduce inflammation in your joints and
throughout your body with OmegaPrime®.
Take daily, or more as needed.
FREE CD
First-time
buyers of the
Healthy Aging
Pack get a FREE
Healthy Aging
Audiobook!
(A $9.99 value!)
Adaptogen 10 Plus:
1 bottle (32 servings)
Sublingual B-12:
1 box (30 count)
Take daily, or more
as needed.
Help reduce inflammation in your joints and
throughout your body with OmegaPrime®.
Healthy
Aging Pack
™
Non-Member $104.96
Member $72.99
with Super B-12 and
add $3.00 #32278
with HCY Guard® and
add $4.00 #32273

1-800-991-7116
1. SHARE YOUR PRODUCT EXPERIENCE
When you’ve had a positive experience with a product, it feels good to share it.
Let others know how they too, may benefit from similar products and experience
greater wellness. When they place their first product order, they’ll receive 10% off
just for being referred by you!
2. EARN REWARDS
You’ll start receiving a $25 TriVita Gift Card for each referral’s first purchase.
Then, you’ll receive 21% CASH REWARDS for the remainder of each
referral’s purchases... FOR LIFE!
3. SIGN UP TODAY!
It’s free to sign up for an Affiliate Membership. Simply go to trivita.com
and click on the Affiliate Members tab on the home page to sign up online
or call
Plus, when you sign up, you’ll receive a free copy of
Michael Ellison’s book, 10 Keys to Create Wealth and Wellness.
Thousands of Members have already referred their
friends and family to quality TriVita®
products and
are earning rewards for doing so. It’s so easy...
SHARE your product experience and EARN rewards
Share and Earn your way to greater
wealth and wellness.
1-800-991-7116.
March 2009 l 27
“I have referred over
16 people already...”
“I just love getting my TriVita checks.
I deposit them into a special ‘vitamin
fund’ and then use the money from the
fund to buy products I haven’t tried yet.
I have referred over 16 people already
and love being able to give them a 10%
discount on their first purchase. I work
as a ﬂight attendant and people always
inquire about my cheerfulness and
energy. I’m quick to tell them about
TriVita’s Sublingual B-12 and Adaptogen
10 Plus. My husband takes these
products too and loves them. Leading a
healthy lifestyle really makes me feel
good about myself, and TriVita allows
me to do that.”
– LYNN H. CLEAR LAKES, TX

Attending weekly religious services may help you live longer,
study suggests
New York, New York
Attending weekly religious services may reduce the risk of death by 20%, researchers from Yeshiva
University’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine reported.
The study, published in Psychology & Health, followed 92,395 women between the ages of 50 and 79
who were part of the larger Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study.
Based on self-reports of religious service attendance and the strength and comfort offered by the services,
it was discovered that those who attended services at least once a week had a 20% reduction in all causes
of death – with the notable exception of coronary heart disease.
Researchers do not understand how religiosity provides this protective effect; further studies have
been suggested.
A spoonful of sugar... may lead to addiction
Princeton, New Jersey
Sugar may be addictive, say researchers from Princeton University. In animal models, scientists found that
sugar could induce all the stages of addiction, as defined by the American Psychiatric Association: bingeing,
withdrawal and craving.
“If bingeing on sugar is really a form of addiction, there should be long-lasting effects in the brains of sugar
addicts,” said lead scientist Bart Hoebel, psychology professor at Princeton University. “Craving and relapse are
critical components of addiction, and we have been able to demonstrate these behaviors in sugar-bingeing
rats in a number of ways.”
Rats that were denied sugar for long periods of time, consumed more sugar when it was reintroduced to them.
When rats ingested large amounts of sugar, neurochemical changes occurred in their brains, similar to the
changes produced by substances such as cocaine, morphine and nicotine. When denied sugar, rats exhibited
withdrawal symptoms such as chattering teeth and an unusual lack of interest in their surroundings.
“It seems possible that the brain adaptations and behavioral signs seen in rats may occur in some individuals
with binge-eating disorder or bulimia,” Hoebel said. “Our work provides links between the traditionally defined
substance-use disorders, such as drug addiction, and the development of abnormal desires for natural substances.
This knowledge might help us to devise new ways of diagnosing and treating addictions in people.”
Not just for St. Patrick’s Day:
a diet high in cabbage may cut breast cancer risk
Baltimore, Maryland
Young women who eat a lot of cabbage may reduce their future risk of breast cancer, according to
researchers from Michigan State University and the National Food and Nutrition Institute of Warsaw.
The study was part of the Polish Women’s Health Study, a long-term breast cancer study that follows
The
Research Desk
New findings in health and wellness

1-800-991-7116
Polish women as well as Polish-born women living in the
United States.
Polish women eat an average of 30 pounds of cabbage and
sauerkraut per year, versus 10 pounds in the United States. And,
Polish women have a one-third lower risk of dying of breast cancer
than their United States counterparts. However, when Polish
women immigrate to the United States, their breast cancer risk
triples. Researchers wanted to find out if dietary changes contributed
to the increased risk.
The women were asked to fill out food questionnaires asking
about their diets when they were 12 and 13 years old and as adults.
Women who ate four or more servings per week of cabbage during
adolescence were 72% less likely to develop breast cancer than
those who ate only 1.5 servings per week.
The protective effect was limited to raw and short-cooked cabbage,
including raw sauerkraut, fresh cabbage and steamed sauerkraut.
Cabbage that was cooked longer, in dishes such as cabbage rolls
and pierogi, did not have a protective effect.
Researchers discovered that even women who consumed moderate
and low amounts of cabbage in their youth could still reduce their
breast cancer risk by eating high amounts of cabbage in adulthood.
Study results were presented at the American Association for
Cancer Research annual cancer prevention meeting.
juICe CAN SQUEEZE THe eFFeCTIVeNeSS
ouT oF MedICATIoNS
London, Ontario
Taking certain medications with fruit juice can lower their
effectiveness, researchers reported at the 236th National Meeting
of the American Chemical Society.
It has been known for many years that taking certain drugs with
grapefruit juice can increase their potency, potentially leading to
harmful side effects. But the same scientists who discovered that
link now caution that taking certain other drugs with grapefruit,
orange or apple juice can actually reduce the effectiveness of them.
These include anti-cancer, high blood pressure, anti-rejection and
antibiotic drugs.
“The concern is loss of benefit of medications essential for the
treatment of serious medical conditions,” said lead researcher David
G. Bailey, Ph.D., professor of clinical pharmacology at the University
of Western Ontario. He recommends that people consult their
healthcare provider or pharmacist before taking medications with
juice and suggests taking most medications with water.
Article from Michael Ellison continued from page 2...
My wife has had what I consider an amazing, almost
miraculous healing from taking this product during the
product trial period. The last couple of years she has suffered
extensively from inflammatory arthritis in her feet, to the
point that she had to give up all cardio impact exercise – even
those considered low-impact like the treadmill and elliptical
machine. Nopalea™ addresses the number one topic today
among medical science researchers: inflammation. Nopalea
has dramatically proven to lower high C-reactive protein, an
indicator of inflammation.
We are coming to a city near you to invite you to experience
greater wellness through this product and to join our Affiliate
network to help launch this product throughout North
America. Will you join us in our mission? People all over
North America can experience greater wellness with this
product and other products in the Sonoran Bloom™ product
line. Research from the University of Arizona led us to the
wonderful healing plants in the Sonoran Desert; we have been
studying these plants for several years, as well as the ancient
peoples who have lived there and enjoyed incredible health
with almost no obesity or diabetes.
Please join us in one of the cities listed on page 5. Be sure
to RSVP so we can reserve your seat and your free 32 ounce
bottle of Nopalea. If you would like to bring a guest, please do
so, but RSVP for them as well. These events are all pre-launch
introductions; the product will not be released in the catalog
until later this year. We have a limited supply for those who
are interested in joining us in our mission. At the event, you
will also receive a free DVD that is a fully packaged message of
all the benefits of the Nopalea product and the Share and Earn
Bonus Program.
Enhance your spring rejuvenation wellness program by
attending one of these exciting events! All around you are
the reminders of nature rejuvenating itself to bloom and
blossom – enriching the quality of life for everyone. We are
offering special springtime pricing on Energy Now!®
and
VitaDaily AM/PM™
. This is a great opportunity to stock
up on these quality products.
May you experience greater wellness in 2009!
March 2009 l 29
We invite you to experience greater
wellness through this product and to join
our Aﬃliate network to help launch this
product throughout North America.
Will you join us in our mission?

Vita journal v0309

Recommended

Recommended

More Related Content

What's hot

What's hot (20)

Viewers also liked

Viewers also liked (8)

Similar to Vita journal v0309

Similar to Vita journal v0309 (20)

More from Freedom Monk

More from Freedom Monk (13)

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

Vita journal v0309