This document is a newsletter from TriVita that discusses various health topics. It begins with an article about inflammation being an epidemic in the US and how chronic inflammation can lead to disease. It then discusses omega-3 fatty acids and their benefits for brain, heart, skin, and joint health. The next section provides a letter from the CEO of TriVita discussing the dangers of chronic inflammation and things people can do to reduce inflammation like exercise, supplements, and eating organic foods. The newsletter concludes by promoting TriVita's omega-3 supplement, OmegaPrime.

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PHYSICAL
1. Breathe Deeply
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2. Drink Water
Getting enough water provides an instant
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Establishing a bedtime routine will help
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Choosing healthy, whole foods minimizes
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5. Enjoy Activity
An active lifestyle enables every
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8. Practice Gratitude
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Letter from TriVita’s CEO
OUR NATION’S SECRET EPIDEMIC – INFLAMMATION
It is staggering and alarming to see the growth and escalation
of inflammation-related diseases in America. This is especially
disturbing considering that we lead the world in medical science
and spend more on healthcare than any other nation in the world.
Now, my intention is not to use scare tactics in this article but to
make you aware of dangers to your health so you can make the best
choices for good health. One reason disease continues to escalate is that our healthcare methods
focus on the symptoms – not the causes – of disease. It is now estimated that 50% of our nation’s
population is dealing with an inflammation-related disease.
What is inflammation and how does it evolve into disease? Inflammation is a process by which
the body’s immune system protects us from infection and foreign substances such as bacteria
and viruses. However, sometimes the immune system overreacts. This can lead to chronic
inflammation. Chronic inflammation is an immune response of prolonged duration that
eventually leads to tissue damage. When chronic inflammation is in an organ or in a primary
body system, it can lead to disease and a significant deterioration of health.
When your body is sending you a signal that inflammation is present, it wants you to make
changes and deal with the inflamed area. Normally pain is associated with inflammation but
many types of internal inflammation are not identified by pain but by various symptoms.
• Inflammation of the heart: shortness of breath, leg swelling
• Stomach inflammation: constipation, irritation, gas, swelling
• Inflammation of the large intestines: cramps, diarrhea
• Inflammation of the kidneys: high blood pressure
Over time, these symptoms can progress to serious diseases. Obesity and diabetes are two
inflammation-related diseases that don’t necessarily start with pain. In most cases they are
recognized through symptoms; when lifestyle choices are made to reduce the inflammation,
the risks of the disease can be reduced. When your body is giving you a symptomatic
response, you can make decisions to help stop the progression of inflammation.
Let me give you a personal example. Several years ago I was on one of my wilderness adventures
in northern British Columbia. I love that country with its beauty and remoteness. While
hiking above the timberline and the vast water tributaries in the valley below, I lost my water
bottle with its good pure water to quench my thirst. So rather than retreating miles back to our
camp, I chose to drink water that unbeknownst to me was infected with bacteria. Within hours
inflammation was at work!
As I returned home my symptoms did not change even though I had good water and healthy
food. As I gradually lost weight, my energy and strength deteriorated almost daily. My body was
entering a state of chronic inflammation, and my stomach tissue was being damaged. Fortunately,
through the efforts of Dr. Conard and the University of British Columbia, the bacteria was
identified and a therapy was administered.
Now, think of the many things that could introduce bacteria or foreign substance into your
body without you being aware of it. Such things can be found in the air you breathe and the
foods you eat. Please give consideration to what I am saying as it may be critical to your health.
The latest statistics from Heart Screen show that 80% of illnesses are preventable and 90% of
healthcare costs deal with preventable illnesses.
2 l June 2008
...when lifestyle choices are made to reduce the inflammation,
the risks of the disease can be reduced.
Letter from Michael Ellison continued on page 5...

3. 4 omega-3 fatty Acids
A key to the inflammation –
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6 B-12 Update With dr. Conard
Vitamin B-12 can help slow brain erosion –
and help you regain mental energy.
9 not Your mother’s
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Y
ou may have heard health
experts explaining the poten-
tial cardiovascular benefits
of Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Yes,
they’re certainly great for your heart.
Now, there’s increasing evidence that
these fatty acids offer many other
immediate benefits.
Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary
throughout life
What are Omega-3 fatty acids and why are they
considered “good fats?” It’s because good fats
make your brain and heart healthy. They help
reduce inflammation, improve circulation and
the immune system, and help reduce pain.
Essential fatty acids make the immune
system work smarter, not harder. They can
help right now by easing pain and inflamma-
tion, nourishing the brain and hormones and
helping ease the inflammation that can trigger
asthma and arthritis.
Essential fatty acids can help your body protect
against or help manage:
• Coronary heart disease and stroke
• Crohn’s disease
• Mild hypertension
• Autoimmune disorders including
lupus and nephropathy
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
Cardiovascular health
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help
your body protect against heart disease and
death from coronary disease, especially cardiac
arrest. This has been verified in hundreds of
experiments and clinical studies.
The immense health-giving power of essential
fatty acids was first observed when scientists
investigated the incredible good health of Green-
land Eskimos. Their diets were very high in fat
from seals, whales and fish – yet they had a very
low rate of coronary heart disease. Further studies
confirmed that the majority of the fat that
Eskimos consumed came from fish that provide
large amounts of essential fatty acids.
Brain health
Many health experts believe that Omega-3
fatty acids may be crucial for brain function
and that a deficiency could lead to or increase
mental illness in certain people.
• The blues – several studies suggest that
Omega-3 fatty acids may be beneficial in
the treatment of the blues.
• Bipolar disorder – a Harvard study
published in the Archives of General
Psychiatry found that Omega-3 fatty
acids were effective in the treatment
of bipolar disorder.
• Schizophrenia – according to a study
published in the journal Lipids, essential
fatty acids helped reduce the severity of
symptoms in a group of 34 patients with
schizophrenia.
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) – preliminary evidence suggests
that a deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids
may be responsible for recent high rates of
ADHD diagnosis among children.
An Australian study tested a combina-
tion of Omega-3 fish oil and evening
primrose oil on 132 children with ADHD.
At the study’s conclusion, almost half of
the parents reported that their children’s
symptoms had improved.
While additional research is needed to confirm
the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids and mental
health, some psychiatrists have already recom-
mended that patients with mood disorders eat
foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Skin health
Essential fatty acids play an important role in
the health of our skin and can help you avoid
skin rashes and infections.
Skin disorders such as psoriasis have been
improved by supplementation with Omega-3
fatty acids. Psoriasis sufferers typically have more
inflammation in their skin. Omega-3 fatty acids
help inhibit production of these inflammatory
compounds. Clinical trials have shown that
Omega-3 fatty acids can successfully assist in the
treatment of eczema. Omega-3 fatty acids have
also been known to help reduce skin blemishes.
There’s another great benefit of Omega-3s – they
help lock moisture into skin cells, encouraging
the production of strong collagen and elastic
fibers, which aid in youthful-looking skin.
Joint health
Numerous reports show that Omega-3 fatty acids
help reduce inflammation and joint pain. As you
age, the constant movement of joints creates
wear and tear. Continual inflammation can also
cause joint damage. Essential fatty acids provide
lubrication for the joints as they move against
each other. This reduces the wear that can occur
at these joints and helps reduce inflammation.
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This means that there are things we can do to help prevent the deterioration of our
health. It is time for us to think outside the box as to what is causing this escalation of
inflammatory diseases.
Let’s briefly look at how the foods we eat could trigger inflammation. If we ate meat
that was tainted with E. coli or chicken tainted with salmonella we would ingest a foreign
substance that would create an inflammatory condition. What if you ate farm-raised
salmon – thinking it was good for you – and the pellets that fed that salmon were full
of pollutants? What if you were eating turkey, chicken or beef that was full of hormones?
What if the vegetables you ate were contaminated with pesticides?
Obviously we cannot be hermits, but we can be more aware of the things in the world
around us that are contributing to inflammatory diseases. You may be thinking, “Michael
that is an interesting point, but what can I do about it?” There are several things you can
do that will make a significant difference:
1. Understand that fat cells are like a storage warehouse in our bodies for toxic foreign
substances. By reducing your body fat, you actually cut down on the storage capacity
of these foreign substances.
2. Exercise can improve circulation and the lymphatic cleansing of the unwanted
foreign substances.
3. By supplementing with OmegaPrime, which is an inflammation fighter, you can
help reduce inflammation.
4. By eating organic vegetables and free-range meats, you can reduce your exposure.
Although we are just scratching the surface of this subject, hopefully you will be inspired
to at least consider the dangers and understand that there are things you can do to lower
your risk of chronic inflammation.
TriVita is committed to helping each person achieve greater wellness so they may fulfill
their important life purposes.
Pursue health and wellness with passion and purpose!
Michael R. Ellison
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Letter from Michael Ellison continued from page 2...
The best foods for Omega-3
fatty acids
fatty fish, including:
Note: salmon, tuna and halibut should be eaten
in moderation, because they may contain large
amounts of mercury and toxins.
plant-based foods, including:
The American Heart Association recommends
that healthy people and those at risk, or who
have, heart disease take .5 to 1.8 grams of
Omega-3 daily. It may be difficult for you to
get all the essential fatty acids you need from
food sources.
• Salmon
• Mackerel
• Tuna
• Herring
• Halibut.
• Ground flaxseed
• Flaxseed oil
• Canola oil
• Soybean oil
• Walnuts
• Leafy greens
• Tofu.
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• Perilla seed oil helps:
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• Reduce frequency and intensity of
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• Protect against sinus inflammation and
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• OmegaPrime is fortified with twice the Vitamin E of
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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
However, if your age is creeping up to
40, 50 or 60 then you have reason to be
concerned if:
• Your memory is starting to slip
• Your agility, coordination and balance
may be off
• It’s harder for you to focus
and concentrate
• Your attention span is shorter
• Your concentration is scattered
• It’s more difficult for you to start
or sustain a conversation
• Your handwriting is becoming sloppy
or illegible
• You are starting to wonder whether
you are getting dementia.
If one or more of these is happening to you,
it could be the result of brain erosion. Brain
erosion means that the brain actually erodes
or shrinks. Can the brain really shrink? Yes it
can! The human brain may lose from 10 to 25
percent of its total volume due to the effects
of stress.
That’s scary enough, but now brain erosion
is happening to people at a much younger age
than in the past. Statistics from the 1970s
and 1980s found brain erosion only in people
over 50. However, a major study conducted by
Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri)
detected brain volume loss as early as age 30.
Researchers also discovered that this brain
volume loss often leads to dementia.
People under the age of 30 may also lose
cognitive function as a result of asthma,
ADHD, allergies, digestive issues or diabetes.
These medical issues can result in a much
lower B vitamin absorption rate. That means
the brain is literally “starving” for the right
kind of nutrition. B vitamins, especially B-12,
are so important because they help increase
the effectiveness of other essential nutrients
like Omega-3 fatty acids.
Why are we seeing this dramatic change over
a few decades? Stress and its damaging effects
on our bodies is a major reason. Stress may
come from the pollution in our environment,
lack of nutrients in our foods, the accumulation
of small and large injuries that we carry with
us, the relentless expectations that we place
on ourselves and the pressure of other people’s
expectations of us.
Stress places such a demand on us that it
overcomes our body’s ability to cope. Brain
erosion is one result. How can you tell if your
brain is shrinking?
You may initially have a nagging feeling that
your mental performance is starting to slide –
that you are no longer at your peak. When this
happens, it’s easy to feel frightened, depressed
or frustrated, thinking that your mental abilities
are slipping away. But don’t despair or lose hope,
because there is a lot you can do to slow and
even repair brain erosion.
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Inflammation: immune systems
gone wild!
Inflammation is your immune system’s response
to damage. This damage can arise from trauma,
stress, genetic abnormalities, metabolic disorders
and a host of other sources including bacterial,
viral or parasitic infection. Certain lifestyle
choices can also contribute to inflammation:
poor diet, stress, overweight, a sedentary lifestyle
and smoking. Inflammation can cause redness,
swelling, heat, pain and loss of function.
Perhaps while cutting vegetables the knife
slips and cuts your hand. The inflammatory
response immediately moves into action.
White blood cells rush to the scene of the
damage and begin to destroy the damaged cells,
while sending out chemical signals that call for
more help. That’s when unstable molecules
called free radicals are released. Free radicals,
now considered key players in many diseases,
start to attack the damaged area with indiscrim-
inate zeal, destroying some healthy cells in the
process. This new damage leads to yet another
round of inflammation.
And that’s where the trouble begins! This
damage to healthy tissue can lead to a vicious
cycle of chronic inflammation. Chronic inflam-
mation has been linked with heart disease,
arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, certain
types of cancer and more.
Lifestyle choices
The first step you can take to help reduce
inflammation is to eliminate some of the
behaviors that can contribute to it:
1. If you smoke, quit. This is the number
one preventable cause of death!
2. Practice stress management techniques
such as deep breathing to help manage
your stress load.
3. Simply being overweight can increase
inflammation. Start a sensible diet and
exercise plan – it will help with inflamma-
tion and your overall sense of health and
well-being.
4. Exercise at least 30 minutes per day, three
to five days per week.
5. Cut out unhealthy food choices – some of
which can actually contribute to inflam-
mation. Some examples are:
a. Trans fats – read all food labels so you
can avoid trans fats and any other
hydrogenated oils
b. Refined carbohydrates – avoid
processed starchy foods such as white
pasta, rice and bread
c. Processed foods – if possible, remove
all these health-stealing foods from
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A healthful diet to the rescue
A wholesome diet and supplementation can never
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• Omega-3 fatty acids – Omega-3 fatty
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following rich sources of Omega-3 fatty
acids in your diet:
o Salmon o Mackerel
o Sardines o Flaxseed.
o Walnuts
• Vitamin C – this vitamin has been shown
to reduce inflammation and is found in a
wide variety of fruits and vegetables:
o Strawberries o Oranges
o Grapefruit o Kiwi
o Green peppers o Tomatoes
o Broccoli o Brussels sprouts
o Kidney beans o Kale.
o Papaya
• Bing cherries – cherries have been shown
to reduce inflammation, especially that
associated with arthritis
• Blueberries – blueberries have become
famous for their health-enhancing anti-
oxidant properties
• Turmeric – turmeric is a spice commonly
found in curry, and contains the anti-
inflammatory compound, curcumin
• Grapes – grapes contain quercetin,
a bioflavonoid with antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effects.
The foods you eat can help defeat inflammation
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Bone loss and osteoporosis risk
According to the National Institute of Arthritis
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• Get plenty of Vitamin D and calcium.
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of Vitamin D daily.
• Exercise for at least 30 minutes on
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Plus, exercise has been shown to help
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• If you smoke, stop. Nicotine and other
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Weight gain: It’s not inevitable!
It is true that many women gain weight during
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continue with their same eating patterns, which
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This is where you will have to take special care.
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vegetables. Keep saturated fats to a minimum.
Exercise 30 minutes per day, most days of
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Menopause and sexuality
There is a common misconception that meno-
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10. Bad Fat
Saturated fats – Saturated fat is bad fat. These fats are solid at
room temperature and do not turn rancid easily when exposed to
air. Saturated fat is guilty of raising blood cholesterol levels, which
put you at greater risk for stroke and heart disease.
Food sources: Animal products.
Ugly Fat
Trans-fats – Trans-fat is the biggest threat to your health, and
as many as 40% of foods in a grocery store include trans-fat. Trans-
fat is found in virtually every cookie, cracker and pastry available,
as well as being used heavily in restaurant and fast food cooking.
You are most likely to find it on an ingredient label as a “partially
hydrogenated” vegetable fat (e.g. soybean oil, etc.). To help foods
stay fresh on grocery shelves, or to create a solid fat product such
as margarine, food manufacturers hydrogenate – add hydrogen to –
polyunsaturated oils. Fortunately, since January 2006, the Food and
Drug Administration has required that food labels show the trans-fat
content, making it easier for us to avoid it.
Trans-fatty acids raise “bad” cholesterol levels and lower “good”
cholesterol levels, which raises the risk of heart disease.
Food sources: Cookies, crackers, french fries, donuts and commer-
cially fried foods.
Trimming the Fat
To avoid the unhealthy fats, you should:
• Severely restrict intake of packaged baked goods like cookies
and pastries
• Eliminate commercially fried foods (like french fries) as
much as possible
• Reduce the amount of animal products you eat
• Use 1% or skim milk instead of whole milk.
To get more healthy fats into your diet:
• Eat more fish, such as salmon and tuna
• Use olive oil for cooking
• Try a handful of nuts in place of a sweet snack.
Remember, too much fat of any kind can be unhealthy. Realize,
too, that just because a product is labeled “low fat,” does not mean
it is low in trans-fat. It is always better to go with unprocessed food,
and shop for fresh produce instead.
It’s not easy to get the skinny on fats. There is a lot of
information out there to sort through. Which fats are
good, bad or ugly? What foods contain these fats? What
should you be eating regularly, occasionally, or not at all?
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Good Fat
Unsaturated fats – good fats that lower bad cholesterol or raise
good cholesterol – are found in many forms. Unsaturated fats are the
good fats. They are either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. While
unsaturated fats can lower your blood cholesterol level and offer other
health benefits, you should moderate your fat intake because all fats
contain more than double the calories of proteins or carbohydrates.
Monounsaturated fats – oils made from this fat are liquid at
room temperature, but begin to get solid when refrigerated. Mono-
unsaturated fat lowers blood cholesterol when used in place of
saturated fats.
Food sources: avocados, olives and peanuts; and canola, almond,
hazelnut, peanut and olive oils.
• Omega-9 is a monounsaturated fatty acid that converts to oleic
acid. High consumption is linked to reduced incidence of breast
cancer and heart disease.
Food sources: flax, olive, evening primrose and borage oil.
Polyunsaturated fats – oils made from this fat are liquid at
both room temperature and refrigerator temperatures. These fats turn
rancid when combined with oxygen. Polyunsaturated fat also lowers
blood cholesterol when used in place of saturated fats.
Two important polyunsaturated fats are Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty
acids, which come mostly from fish sources. Both are essential fatty
acids (EFAs), which means the body does not naturally produce
them; they must be derived from foods.
• Omega-3 makes the blood less likely to form clots that cause
heart attacks, protect against irregular heartbeats that can cause
sudden death, and lower blood pressure.
Food sources: salmon, lake trout, herring, sardines, mackerel,
albacore tuna, nuts, green leafy vegetables; and safflower, flax, corn,
canola and sunflower oils.
• Omega-6 is also known as Linoleic acid, which is turned into
gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) by the body. It reduces choles-
terol, improves the effects of insulin and improves effectiveness
of the immune system.
Food sources: evening primrose, borage and black currant oils.
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5. Exercise, at any age, can help strengthen your heart and lungs, lower your blood
pressure and improve muscular strength. Age-related bone loss can also be lessened
when the activity is weight-bearing. True False
6. You can avoid constipation and reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease by drinking
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8. seven to eight hours of sleep each night is critical to your health. sleep deprivation is
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What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) – most people have heard about it, but very
few people know what it really means. BMI is a number calculated from
a person’s weight and height. It is considered by many healthcare profes-
sionals to be a reliable indicator of body fat for people. And, it’s also an
inexpensive and easy-to-perform screening tool that may help indicate
possible weight-related health problems.
How BMI is used
BMI is a measurement tool, not a diagnostic one. Just because you have a
high BMI doesn’t necessarily mean you should be alarmed. To determine
if excess weight is a health risk, a healthcare professional may use other
assessments, including:
• Skinfold thickness
• Diet
• Level of physical activity
• Family history and other appropriate health screenings.
Calculating BMI is easy
With BMI, you don’t need to be a math genius to quickly assess weight
and obesity. You only need to calculate height and weight. This makes
it an inexpensive and easy tool for clinicians and the general public.
Use the following chart to find your BMI:
BMI reliability as an indicator of body fat
The relationship between the BMI number and body fat is fairly
strong; however the correlation varies by sex, race and age. Look for
these variations:
• At the same BMI, women tend to have more body fat then men
• At the same BMI, older people on average have more body fat than
younger adults
• Highly trained athletes have a high BMI because of increased
muscularity, instead of increased body fat.
Higher BMI = higher disease risk
Statistics clearly indicate that higher BMI reading often means obesity.
Obesity also increases your risk of getting a disease. So, by lowering your
BMI readings you will improve your chances for good health.
If your BMI is between 25 and 30, you should seek ways to lower BMI using
diet and exercise.
A BMI reading over 30 indicates an unhealthy condition. You may be
at risk for serious medical problems. A change in your diet and exercise
program is strongly encouraged.
* Ideal Body Weight is based on mathematics and may vary for individuals based on
muscle mass and/or other factors.
BMI
Height
(inches)
Normal Overweight Obese
91 96 100 105 110 115 119 124 129 134 138 143 148 153 158 162 167
94 99 104 109 114 119 124 128 133 138 143 148 153 158 163 168 173
97 102 107 112 118 123 128 133 138 143 148 153 158 163 168 174 179
100 106 111 116 122 127 132 137 143 148 153 158 164 169 174 180 185
104 109 115 120 126 131 136 142 147 153 158 164 169 175 180 186 191
107 113 118 124 130 135 141 146 152 158 163 169 175 180 186 191 197
110 116 122 128 134 140 145 151 157 163 169 174 180 186 192 197 204
114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180 186 192 198 204 210
118 124 130 136 142 148 155 161 167 173 179 186 192 198 204 210 216
121 127 134 140 146 153 159 166 172 178 185 191 198 204 211 217 223
125 131 138 144 151 158 164 171 177 184 190 197 203 210 216 223 230
128 135 142 149 155 162 169 176 182 189 196 203 209 216 223 230 236
132 139 146 153 160 167 174 181 188 195 202 209 216 222 229 236 243
136 143 150 157 165 172 179 186 193 200 208 215 222 229 236 243 250
140 147 154 162 169 177 184 191 199 206 213 221 228 235 242 250 258
144 151 159 166 174 182 189 197 204 212 219 227 235 242 250 257 265
148 155 163 171 179 186 194 202 210 218 225 233 241 249 256 264 272
152 160 168 176 184 192 200 208 216 224 232 240 248 256 264 272 279
156 164 172 180 189 197 205 213 221 230 238 246 254 263 271 279 287
Body Weight (pounds)
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
Here’s another good reason to pay attention to your BMI
A comprehensive study indicates that abdominal fat boosts dementia risk
According to a large study, a potbelly in middle age more than triples the risk
of senility decades later. The connection between obesity and cognitive decline
has been studied for years. Researchers with the Kaiser Permanente Division
of Research in Oakland, CA recently reported that people who were fatter in
middle age were as much as 74% more likely to develop dementia when they
became senior citizens.
This study looked specifically at belly fat, to see if it was a risk factor for people
who were not otherwise considered overweight. The study examined 6,583
Kaiser Permanente healthcare plan members between the ages of 40 and 45
who had their abdominal fat measured in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The
researchers recently followed up to see what happened when these same people
reached their 70s and beyond.
Approximately 16% of those studied developed dementia. Researchers found
that obese people in their 40s with the most abdominal fat were 3.6 times more
likely to develop dementia than those with the least amount of abdominal fat.
Researchers also noted that the roots of dementia develop years before it
becomes obvious, so a positive change in belly fat now could create a big
benefit late in life.
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14. Enjoy the flowers
of summer
Add Some COLOR To Your Life
Summer flowers are in bloom! And there’s no better way to enjoy a summer evening than sipping iced tea on
the porch, surrounded by the beauty and fragrance of a summer garden. From petunias and vincas to zinnias
and sunflowers, there are a variety of summer flowers that will keep your garden a kaleidoscope of color.
Although it may be too late in the season to plant certain bulb flowers, there are still opportunities for
summer blooms. But there’s no time to waste! Get your summer garden in as soon as possible.
1. Find out which USDA Plant Hardiness Zone you live in; this will determine the type of flowers that
grow best in your neck of the woods. You can find this information on online gardening Web sites,
in gardening books or at your local nursery.
2. If you’re a beginning gardener, a trip to the nursery will prove invaluable. Gardening books will also
come in handy but consulting with someone about your particular setup will make a big difference
in your gardening success.
3. Pay close attention to planting and watering instructions. You’ll need to know how deep to plant the
seeds/plants, how far apart to plant them, how much sun they should get and how often they should
be watered.
Tips for keeping summer gardens in tip-top shape
• Put down a thick layer of mulch to help keep the soil cool, retain water and reduce weeds.
• Deadhead flowers – this means removing the bloom when it begins wilting to make way
for new growth.
• Fertilize after deadheading flowers.
• Keep an eye out for pests; they love the summer weather. Avoid harmful pesticides,
however. There are many online gardening sites that can give you tips for healthy
pest control.
• Don’t forget to water! You’ll have to be extra careful in the summer to ensure
your flowers get the water they need. Try to water during the coolest part of
the day as water will mostly evaporate in warmer temperatures.
If you love summer flowers but simply don’t have a green thumb, visit
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long – without lifting a finger!
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• Iris
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• Dahlia
• Canna
• Geraniums
• Snapdragons
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15. More and more grandparents, in fact millions
of them, have a new and often unexpected
career – that of primary caregivers for their
grandchildren. What is causing this trend? An
increasing number of parents are either unable or
unwilling to raise their children. Another reason
is the divorce epidemic. Sometimes grandparents
are the only ones available with the maturity,
resources and stability to step in and shoulder
the burden of raising their children’s children.
U.S. Census figures from 2000 show that 2.4
million grandparents are singlehandedly raising
their grandchildren. A large number of them
have been doing it for five or more years.
Most grandparents would agree that parent-
ing grandchildren is completely different from
parenting their own children. These “second
time around” parents may feel unprepared to
handle today’s challenges relating to custody,
child care, access to services, medical care
and everything else. You’ll find some helpful
resources in this article.
dealing with the emotional issues
Grandparents are often thrust into the caregiver
role because of a volatile family situation. And,
after children are separated from their parents,
they may be angry with Mom and Dad, confused
by their absence and divided in their loyalties.
Children may also feel they can’t show affection
to their grandparents in front of their parents, or
vice versa – without hurting one of the adults.
Because of the emotional complications of
the children, grandparents may be uncertain
about how to discipline them. The children are
already having a difficult time and the grand-
parents may feel that discipline will make them
feel even worse. On the other hand, grandparents
may try to overcompensate by setting overly rigid
boundaries or becoming over-protective.
Here are some simple ways for grandparents to
build a trusting bond with younger grandchildren
and help them adjust to this big change in
their lives:
• Set a good example. Work out disputes by
not using hurtful words and by definitely
avoiding aggressive behavior and violence.
• Offer lots of love and support. Children feel
safer being with people they love and trust.
• Follow a routine. Change is usually upset-
ting for young children. If they know what
to expect they will feel both safer and more
in control of their life.
• Help them express their feelings. Young
children often lack the words to describe
how they feel and may need your help to put
their feelings into words. Some grandparents
find a “feelings or emotions poster” useful –
it presents a range of simply-drawn faces
such as sad, happy, scared, neutral, etc. The
child then simply points to the face that
reflects how they are feeling inside. Many
schools have these, and they are available
on the Internet.
• Encourage friendships. Children will feel
more emotionally grounded if they have
bonds of friendship, both with children their
own age and their siblings.
• Assign chores so the child will feel helpful.
Connect with other grandparents
facing similar issues
The American Association for Retired
Person’s (AARP) National Grandparent
Information Center provides a listing of
relevant support groups.
• Visit www.aarp.org and click on the
“family” tab.
• Go to the grandparent’s section and click
on the Grandparent Information Center.
• Go to the GIC Database and enter a zip
code in the online search to find resources,
support groups and public assistance options
in your area.
Tips for grandparents raising grandchildren
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londa’s journey from regular Membership
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repeating. It is a tale of product success,
easy referrals and future hopes. And it’s a tale
others might find valuable to follow.
Four years ago, Ulonda became a Member when
she started taking three different TriVita prod-
ucts – TriVita Sublingual B-12, Vitamin C and
VitaDaily AM/PM. She also got her husband on
this same regimen to better his health. This was
quite a feat, she says, because her husband
doesn’t like to take pills of any kind. Today,
Ulonda and her husband still take three prod-
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VitaDaily AM/PM to Daily Women/Daily Men.
Over the years, Ulonda hadn’t really given
much thought to stepping up from regular
membership to Affiliate Membership. But all
that started changing as her Leanology results
materialized. Ulonda began taking it in June
2007, and it only took her three months to
achieve her desired weight of 145 pounds – a
loss of 27 pounds. This was a welcoming
surprise because Ulonda had tried many
different weight loss programs in the past, but,
as she says, “They just would stop working after
a point and I couldn’t lose any more weight.
With Leanology, however, I could just keep
losing weight – I’m really sold on it.”
Ulonda’s success with Leanology led her to
becoming an official Affiliate Member. She says,
“What happened was, other women would see I
lost weight, and then come up to me to ask about
it.” Ulonda adds, “I wasn’t an Affiliate Member
after referring Leanology to the first woman who
asked me about my weight loss. But then I saw
an advertisement in one of the publications,
and decided to check it out. I went to TriVita’s
website, read about the programs, and chose
the Affiliate Membership because it was free.”
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It was good that she did sign up because
Ulonda has now referred a total of six women
to TriVita with Leanology. Five are relatives:
three sisters, a sister-in-law, and a niece. The
sixth is a woman from church. What’s so good
about all this is that Leanology is working for
these women, too. Ulonda says, “Two of my
sisters lost 20 pounds each, and my other sister,
while losing only 7 pounds so far, is still pleased
because she’s losing inches. Plus, my later
Leanology referrals, to my sister-in-law and
niece, have lost 15 pounds each.”
One of the great things about Leanology is the
way it helped Ulonda lose weight and reshape
her body.
“Leanology has helped me lose inches every-
where – I’ve lost 25 inches total. But it has
especially helped me lose those stubborn inches
around the abdomen, which up until now, was
impossible to do. My improved figure is one of
the things other women are noticing.” In fact,
several women from church noticed the changes
and approached Ulonda. She ended up referring
three more women to TriVita for Leanology. At
this time they haven’t bought yet, but Ulonda
has high hopes.
Ulonda uses the 10% Discount Referral Cards
when making the referrals. She says, “When I
first signed up, I downloaded the online Referral
Cards, then printed them up and passed a few
out. Later, along with my cash rewards checks, I
also got booklets of these cards and now I use
them, too. I just write in my ID number and
hand them out.” As for the $25 Gift Cards she
gets for referring others to TriVita, Ulonda uses
them to help pay for her favorite products she
orders each month.
Right now, Ulonda is a stay-at-home mom. She’s
raising several children, with her youngest still
not in school. “Being at home all day long limits
my chances for talking to people,” she says,
“except for when I go to church. But once my
youngest starts school next year, I’ll be able to go
out more in public and make more referrals.”
Asked why she likes doing these referrals,
Ulonda says, “If you like the product, you can
refer it to people who need it, and then you get
paid for it.” Then she adds with a chuckle, “It’s
really not a lot of work.”
Believing in the product is crucial and
Ulonda really believes in Leanology. About
her own progress, she says, “After reaching
my desired weight in October, 2007, I went
into the plan of just maintaining it. Then in
March, 2008, I started up again and now I’ve
lost another five pounds.”
Interestingly enough, she also reports, “My
niece had a problem with cholesterol, and since
starting on Leanology, her level has dropped
100 points.” Asked if this remarkable drop was
due to Leanology or to some other medication,
Ulonda replied, without missing a beat, “My
niece says it just has to be Leanology because
she doesn’t like taking medications, and isn’t
taking anything for cholesterol.”
Ulonda also likes TriVita Sublingual B-12 for her
husband. She says, “My husband says he can’t
function without it. If he stops taking it, he
really feels it.”
Much of Ulonda’s initial referral success came
from a reactive mode – women noticed and
approached her about her great weight loss and
body-reshaping results. But now Ulonda has
started acting proactively, too. “There was this
woman at church who had several medical
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18. Bromelain and cat’s claw may help inflammation
New York, New York
A clinical study has indicated that the enzyme bromelain has a much higher success rate than many prescription
drugs in treating inflammation and pain. Most of the people in this study who took bromelain reported less pain
and were discharged from the hospital sooner than those who took prescription drugs. These same patients also
experienced fewer side effects. The results of several other studies showed that bromelain has been effective in
reducing inflammation from arthritis or sports injuries.
Cat’s claw, an herb that grows in South America, not only enhances the functioning of the immune system, but
also has been found to reduce inflammation. Several studies have indicated that cat’s claw may help people with
either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
TriVita’s OptimaFlex has both bromelain and cat’s claw. See page 19.
Omega-3 fatty acids show promise in treating arthritis
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Clinical trials have examined the effectiveness of Omega-3 supplementation in a variety of inflammatory and
autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, lupus and migraine headaches. In some
cases, patients who supplement with Omega-3 have been able to reduce reliance on anti-inflammatory drugs for
relief from painful symptoms.
Experts have noted that Omega-3s are excellent at lowering inflammation. These fats actually “crowd out” excess
arachidonic acid – an immune system compound that promotes pain and inflammation. Studies have shown that
when Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are balanced, much less arachidonic acid is produced. Fewer of these
compounds in circulation usually results in less inflammation. See page 4 for more on Omega-3 fatty acids.
Exercise may ease menopause symptoms
New York, New York
A new study suggests that regular brisk walks may help improve the mental well-being of menopausal women.
Researchers discovered that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had lower stress levels, anxiety and
depression during menopause than those who didn’t exercise regularly. These findings, published in the
Medicine and Science in Sports and Medicine Journal, add to the body of evidence that physical activity benefits
both mental and physical health.
The study included 380 Philadelphia women who were 42 years old and premenopausal at the beginning of the
study. After eight years, 20% were menopausal and another 18% were in the late transitional phase. The research-
ers discovered that menopausal women who had exercised at moderate to high levels had lower stress levels than
inactive women. Postmenopausal women who exercised regularly had lower stress levels and suffered less from
anxiety and depression symptoms.
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19. summer’s here. That means it’s time to lace
up the hiking boots and head for the great
outdoors! But first you need to figure out
where you’re going. whether you’re looking
for a gentle urban stroll or a rugged, fend-
for-yourself hike, there are a number of ways
to find the trail that’s just right for you.
Online resources
The internet is a great tool for finding hiking
trails. A simple internet search will pull up sites
that include all the information you’ll need to
get started. Plus, you may even find a local
hiking club to join.
if you’re ready to embark on a hiking
vacation, consider researching the national
trail systems on the u.s. Forest service web
site: www.fs.fed.us. You’ll find information on
national scenic Trails such as the Appalachian
Trail (2,144 miles from Maine to Georgia) and
national Historic Trails such as the Lewis &
Clark national Historic Trail (3,700 miles from
illinois to oregon).
Maps and books
Maps and books are the best sources of trail
information. They tell you everything you need
to know, including:
• Topographic information
• Trail length
• Points of interest
• Picnic areas
• Restroom facilities
• Trailhead parking information.
Plus, maps are easy to come by. Here are just a
few places where you can find them:
• Bookstores – visit your nearest
book store. often, they will have an
entire section devoted to hiking maps
and books.
• outdoor gear retail outlets – many
retailers that specialize in outdoor gear
also carry trail maps. Here you will find
waterproof, tear resistant maps. Plus,
this will give you the opportunity to
shop for anything you might need to
take on your trip!
• public library – an often underutilized
resource is the public library. Visit your
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Simple ways
that can add years to
your life
Add one year
Get a pet – or if you have one, play with it
So many positive things happen when you
interact with your pet. Your blood pressure and
stress levels drop – while your mood-boosting
hormone oxytocin rises.
A less stressed out heart is a healthy one. And
dog owners have an added advantage: they walk
more often and cover more distance. One study
found that heart attack victims who own dogs are
eight times more likely to survive an attack than
people without pet dogs.
Add two years
Exercise
According to the Framingham Heart Study,
walking just 30 minutes a day can lengthen your
life. Regular exercise helps you burn calories and
maintain a healthy weight. It also helps protect
against everything from type 2 diabetes and heart
disease to high blood pressure and stroke.
Weight training two to three times a week
can also be an important part of your exercise
regimen. Your muscles and bones weaken with
age; weight lifting can help reverse this and keep
you strong well into your 80s and 90s.
Add three years
Lose weight
Your body mass index (BMI) measures body
fat based on height and weight. It may also
affect how long you live. Being overweight
(a BMI of 25 to 29.9) can take three years off your
life. Being obese (a BMI of 30 or higher) may cost
you seven years. Those extra pounds
could raise your risk of heart disease, diabetes,
high blood pressure and other life-shortening
diseases. A BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 is con-
sidered healthiest. See our chart on page 12
to calculate your healthy weight.
Add six years
Floss regularly
The very same bacteria that cause periodontal
diseases such as gingivitis also trigger an immune
response that can cause arteries to swell, which
constricts blood flow and increases plaque depos-
its. It also may increase your risk of cardiovascular
disease. Routine daily flossing combined with
regular brushing after meals, will help protect
against these problems.
Add seven years
Positive outlook
According to Yale University researchers, an
optimistic attitude increases life span by at least
7.5 years. That’s because a positive outlook boosts
your body’s immune system, which allows it to
better handle the destructive effects of stress. So,
it makes sense to keep looking on the brighter
side of life.
Add eight years
Stop smoking
Research shows that smokers who quit by age 35
live about six to eight years longer than people
who continue smoking. Kicking the smoking
habit lowers your risk of developing many deadly
conditions, including lung cancer, heart disease,
stroke, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Remember, while you may have limited control
over your genetics, you have lots of control over
different lifestyle choices that can add years to
your life − and life to your years.

21. There are 108 boys born in the USA for every 100
girls. Yet, by age 5 the numbers are about even for
boys and girls. By age 65 the numbers are signifi-
cantly different: 235 women for every 100 men.
There are several causes of this disparity. The first
is genetic.
That pesky “y” chromosome!
Genetically, men have one “X” chromosome and
one “Y” chromosome. Women, meanwhile, have
just two “X” chromosomes. These chromosomes
are literally shaped like X’s and Y’s. If you look at
the X and Y shapes, you can see the Y is missing a
leg when compared to the X. As a result, women
have eight regions of genetic material to rely on,
but men have only seven. The gene pool that helps
a body resist disease is smaller for men than for
women. And the smaller size also means that men
have a lower number of disease-protecting genes
in total.
So, men need to take better care of themselves,
and not neglect the gifts of life and health.
Beyond genetics – other risks for men
Risky lifestyle
When we look at health risks, men tend to engage
in more risky, dangerous behaviors and generally
live more hazardous lives than women. Men tend
to smoke more, drink more and don’t wear their
seatbelts as often.
Poor diet
Men also eat fewer vegetables. Yet, men need the
nutrients and antioxidants from fruits and vegeta-
bles even more than women. Why? Because men
tend to be bigger. The average man needs nine
servings of vegetables and fruit every day to pro-
vide the antioxidants necessary to reduce disease.
If you are bigger than average, you need even more
fruits and vegetables.
Lung cancer
The most prevalent form of lethal cancer in men
and women is lung cancer, which is primarily
caused by smoking. To help prevent this type of
cancer, stop smoking.
Colon and prostate cancer
These two cancers are the second and third
leading causes of death by cancer in men. They
kill roughly 40,000 men in the U.S. every year.
Leading physicians and health policy experts tell
us that these deaths are mostly preventable. That’s
because the incidence of colon cancer is reduced
in those who routinely eat a high fiber diet or take
a fiber supplement daily. This is another reason to
eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Besides all the
antioxidants, they are also very high in fiber.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Another killer of men is sleep apnea. Obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) kills nearly as many men as
does colon cancer and prostate cancer – just under
40,000 per year.
Obstructive sleep apnea often occurs in conjunc-
tion with obesity. The more obese a person is, the
more likely they are to have OSA. You can tell
if a person is at risk for OSA because they snore
loudly. Many heart attacks and strokes that occur
during sleep are caused by OSA. It is also the most
common trigger in congestive heart failure.
Over 60 years of accumulated data clearly indicates
that proper lifestyle choices are the best remedy
against early death and disability in men.
Genetics are a two-way street. Men definitely
have a genetic disadvantage compared to women.
But, this doesn’t have to mean an early death
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Everyone has experienced loneliness at one time or another; whether it
was loss of a loved one through death or divorce or simply a feeling of
loss when the kids move away. Loneliness is a state of mind and a part of
everyday living, times when you may feel abandoned, dejected or simply
lost. Being alone on the other hand is a state of being – of being solitary
or independent on your own. It’s important to realize that just because
you are alone, it doesn’t mean you must be lonely or lonesome.
Just as a wound takes time to heal, the emotional pain felt by someone
who has experienced a loss may be felt for a long time. While it is true
that you may always miss the person or the thing that was lost, it doesn’t
mean that you must suffer permanent loneliness. Many times, older men
who are retired are less likely to have close friends and are thrown into
despair after losing their spouse. It may be harder for them to connect
with the outside world when their whole life has been wrapped around
that person. The same could go for many older women who find them-
selves alone and feeling lonely because they have spent much of their
adult lives caring for others. If you are in one of these positions, being
patient with your emotional healing and remaining hopeful enables you
to learn to move ahead.
Build a timetable
Learning to schedule your time is crucial when it comes to being alone.
Buy a journal and make lots of notes in it. Write down your feelings, your
dreams and desires. Give yourself some short and long-term goals. This
helps you put a “method to the madness.”
You may go through a transition stage before you’re ready to adapt to
the new you, but there is support out there. In time, you will evolve,
and you’ll find you can be very comfortable in your own skin – with or
without anyone around.
Don’t worry about the “what ifs”
Interestingly enough, there is an increasing trend toward single living –
in adults of all ages. Whether you’re widowed, divorced, or single, there is
available support for you. You’ll need to keep reminding yourself that you
have the energy, enthusiasm and interest to give and to receive. While it
may not be easy, you will go on to thrive once again. Keep in mind that
God is with you all the time. You may ask yourself, “What if I’m alone
the rest of my life?” “What if this pain I’m feeling never goes away?”
“What if, what if, what if?...” You may not ever be able to answer all the
“what ifs” in life, but knowing that God is with you all the time assures
you that He has all the answers you’ll ever need.
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23. your body, His Temple
1 Cor. 6:19-20
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Although Father’s Day
was June 15th this
year, and most likely
passed by the time you
received this month’s
VitaJournal, I couldn’t
let the month go by
without acknowledging
fathers across North
America. “Father,”
“Dad,” “Daddy,” “Pop” –
these are words many of us may have used at one
time or another regarding our fathers. I know in
my own life, I called mine “Daddy” up until he
passed away. Even as an adult, I was always
“Daddy’s little girl.”
Growing up in a home with loving parents is
something I am very thankful for, and yet I
realize that’s not always the case for many. There
are many people who never knew their father or
if they did, they might prefer they never knew
him. I’ve heard horror stories about men and
women who were physically, emotionally or
sexually abused by their fathers. My heart goes
out to them, as I couldn’t imagine my own father
doing anything that would be hurtful to me or
my siblings.
With all the broken homes that exist in our day
and time, there are many offspring, especially
girls, who wind up seeking out male approval
their entire lives, simply because they didn’t
receive it from their own father. This is very sad,
and you often see these women migrating from
relationship to relationship simply to find that
one man who approves of them and makes them
feel special. The really sad part is that approval
from another human being is never going to be
sufficient. People are just that – human – and
they will always let you down.
The only approval that matters is
god’s approval
Yes, it’s awesome to have a loving earthly father,
but for those who don’t, I offer hope in sharing
with you the love of the Heavenly Father. I am
reminded of the scripture in Matthew 7:11 –
“If you then, being evil, know how to give good
gifts to your children, how much more will
your Father who is in heaven give good things
to those who ask Him!” So many people picture
God sitting in heaven – distant, angry and ready
no Greater Love
“Dad, your guiding hand
on my shoulder will remain
with me forever.”
– Author Unknown
by Pam Knox, Guest Writer
This father’s day, experience perfect love from the “perfect father“
Steps to help you in your walk
with god
1. get a Bible and read it daily.
2. Begin to put time aside daily to
“talk to god.”
3. go to a place of worship that encour-
ages you in god’s Word.
4. Share your decision with a
close friend.
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PHOTOS: PAM KNOX’S FAMILY, 1955-1959
to smote them with a big lightning rod. This
perception has been misrepresented over the
centuries, distorting God’s true image. The Bible
says that God is love – pure love. He wants to
lavish His love on you, not because you deserve
it, but just because He made you.
Connect with your Heavenly Father
You may have had or currently have a
wonderful relationship with your father, and
if he is still alive, this is wonderful news! Along
with a relationship with God, nurturing family
relationships is important to your health –
physically, emotionally and spiritually. If you’ve
either lost a father or never knew yours, I
encourage you to reach out to your Heavenly
Father and establish or re-establish a relationship
with Him. There is nothing except a personal
relationship with God that can fill the void of
love and acceptance that we are all born with.
This month, we honor fathers across North
America, but in doing so, I also ask
that you seek your Heavenly Father, for
He is standing there with open arms ready
to receive you – just the way you are. His
unconditional love is yours for the asking.
on my shoulder will remain
This month, we honor fathers across North
with me forever.”
– Author Unknown
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PHOTOS: PAM KNOX’S FAMILY, 1955-1959

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Broccoli: The king of vegetables! This member of the cabbage family is
bursting with healthful nutrients that have been shown to help protect
against everything from cancer to heart disease. A recent study even
suggested that broccoli may help boost aging immune systems. And,
broccoli may help lower the possibility of prostate cancer, especially
when eaten with tomatoes.
Broccoli is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. But,
if you overcook it, you won’t get the health benefits; overcooking can
leach the nutrients right out of it. A study in the Journal of the Science
of Food and Agriculture found that steaming broccoli is the best way to
preserve its nutrients; microwaving is the worst way to prepare it.
Broccoli was developed from wild cabbage in ancient Roman times.
It made its way to the U.S. in colonial times, brought over by Italian
immigrants. However, its popularity didn’t really start to grow until
the 1970s. By 2005, Americans were eating 5.6 pounds of broccoli per
capita every year!
When choosing broccoli at the store or farmer’s market, look for firm
stalks and florets that are tightly closed and green.
Probably the only bad thing you’ll hear about broccoli is that it can be
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2 medium tomatoes • 1 bunch of broccoli • Vinegar and oil dressing
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4 cooked chicken breasts, diced
2 bunches steamed broccoli
2 cans low-sodium cream of
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One day, I did an online search for new solutions and
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Thanks TriVita, I love your product, and I strongly
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“Energy Now! is the reason I can do what
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“I’ve had chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) for over
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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
“Now that I take TriVita Sublingual B-12 the
trembling has left me, and I get up bouncing!”
“For years I had suffered with a weak trembling plus
soreness in my back each morning. Now that I take
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and I get up bouncing! I am alert and ready to take
on any chores. I’m the oldest person in my apart-
ment complex, and I find myself helping the other
residents. I am 89 years old, live on my own and do
all of my own cleaning. My friends and neighbors
are amazed that I never have colds and other health
problems. I have the energy to write history books
by hand. I wrote my first book in 1982; it was on my
family history. I’m working on my fifth book now. I
haven’t slowed down! My 72 year old daughter has
begun taking Sublingual B-12, too. I have noticed
that both her strength and attitude have changed
for the better.”
– Lottie S. Georgetown, TX
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more energetic.”
“I decided to try Leanology after attempting other
diets which didn’t work for me. I wasn’t focused
enough to follow any one diet.
I found that Leanology shakes keep me fully satisfied
for 3 ½ to 4 hours. I also like the taste of the Leanology
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I have lost a lot of body fat and feel more energetic. My wife has also had a lot
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“…my triglycerides were cut in half. I was
thrilled with the results, and so was my doctor.”
“When I saw my doctor he said my cholesterol was a
little high and that he wanted me to take Lipitor. I did,
and after 30-40 days I went in for a follow-up test. My
cholesterol did go down, but so did the good choles-
terol, and my triglycerides didn’t change at all. I did a
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my follow-up test. When I got my results back, I learned that my total choles-
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mentioned Lipitor since! It’s sad that so many people are taking statins and
spending so much money, when there is a natural alternative that works. I tell
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29. Jeff and Joan reside in Long Island, New York. He
is 81 years old, she’s 75, and they’ve been married for
57 years. Back in the late 1940s, the couple was into
competitive roller skating, which is more accurately
described as “skate dancing.” As a result, they perform
many of the same moves that are commonly seen in
ballroom dancing – but they’re doing so on skates.
After getting married and taking over forty years off
to raise a family, the couple started talking one day and
began wondering if they could still skate as a couple.
It wasn’t long before they walked into a rink and were
shocked to find that people were still skate dancing.
So they strapped up their skates, hit the floor, and were
pleased to find they could basically still perform a lot
of their old moves. “But we were out of style, older and
didn’t have any stamina. At first I just attributed it to
the fact that we were out of practice and much older,
but it wasn’t long until we realized we were really lacking
energy,” explained Joan. Jeff and Joan were also pleased to
find some of the same skaters they had competed with as
kids. And it wasn’t long until they were happily reunited
with their original coach, Millie, who is now 93.
Joan discovered TriVita about four years ago when
watching TV. She says they weren’t feeling that well at
the time and were struggling with getting all the way
through their workouts. So she placed an order for
Sublingual B-12 and began experiencing a noticeable
boost of energy and stamina in the first few days. “I have
to tell you that within one week of being on Sublingual
B-12, I felt as if I had never taken my skates off. It was the
most fantastic feeling, but it wasn’t like speed. It was a
lasting feeling of stamina and being strong again,” she
proclaimed. “So then we decided that we would try and
compete again in the seniors division. The other couples
had surprising amounts of stamina, so it was real work,
like a job, to get back to
that level. It took us
about a year, but we
qualified and we’re able to
compete again. And we ended
up making it to the nationals a
couple of times and winning some contests!”
The couple usually attends skating practice
three days per week. When asked about their
practice sessions, Joan explains that their
practice sessions typically last about three
hours. The instruction portion with their
coach lasts for about 90 minutes. Then they
go directly into a free-skate session, which
typically lasts for another 90 minutes.
That’s three hours of non-stop physical
activity and exercise!
“Now I don’t go anywhere without Sublingual
B-12,” Joan said. “And the addition of Adaptogen
10 Plus has been a tremendous gift. I have pretty
bad knees, but once I get going on my skates, I
loosen up and feel just fine. This powerful combina-
tion of products has absolutely helped me to keep
going strong all the way through the end of our routines.”
For Jeff and Joan, skate dancing is much more than
just a fun way to socialize with like-minded people
their own age. Nowadays, it’s actually more about
staying active and getting the type of exercise that
makes them feel energetic and young again. For
example, they lost a combined 84 pounds after adding
Sublingual B-12 to their regimen. TriVita is honored
to know that we have helped this couple continue
with a sport they’ve loved for a lifetime.
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ou’re invited to share, celebrate and enjoy this year’s
2008 Galaxy of Stars event in sunny Scottsdale,
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improve their health and wellness. Over the course of this
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• Learn about and sample the latest TriVita supplements –
before they’re brought to market
• Hear from keynote speakers: CEO, Michael R. Ellison and
bestselling author, Chris Widener
• Listen to Dr. Conard’s empowering message of living with wellness
and purpose
• Hear Brazos Minshew, Chief Science Officer, present new
TriVita products coming to market – followed by a “Meet
and Greet Session”
• Attend the gala recognition dinner and awards presentation given
to outstanding Affiliate Members and Business Affiliates
• Listen to inspirational stories from Affiliate Members who are
referring TriVita products – and see how their efforts can help
anyone else who’s seeking rewards from wellness-referring activities
• Receive FREE prizes and giveaways.
Come experience a weekend of sharing and growing, as TriVita continues
its mission to help others along their wellness journeys. It’s been said, “It
takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes, but an even wiser man to
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own fields, including CEO Michael Ellison, Chief Science Officer Brazos
Minshew and author Chris Widener. You’ll have some fun in the sun while
discovering how TriVita’s superior-quality supplements can take your health
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So mark your calendar for October 30 – November 1, 2008
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He currently teaches at the University of Texas and has
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Currently the Medical Director at the University of
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from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and is a
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A functional medicine physician, Dr. Pon, M.D.
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