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Tips to take care,
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Pain Read
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how it’s different Wellness Stories
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10 Essentials
for health and wellness
Good health is a gift to be treasured and
nurtured every day. TriVita joyfully shares
these keys to helping you experience
wellness®: the 10 Essentials of physical,
emotional and spiritual health. these incredible wellness experiences from Nopalea. I recently went into
Physical
1. Breathe Deeply
Let your lungs fill deep down, hold,
then exhale toxins and stress.
2. Drink Water
Nature’s best beverage not only quenches
thirst, but also enhances energy.
3. Sleep Peacefully
Every body needs the rest and repair
that comes with a regular sleep routine.
4. Eat Nutritiously
Feed both body and mind with
healthy, nourishing food for life.
5. Enjoy Activity
Let an active lifestyle move you to
improved health and wellness in all ways.
Emotional
6. Give and Receive Love
Offer and accept the greatest gift, and you
can enhance your immune system.
7. Be Forgiving
When you let go of old grudges, your hands
are open to accept feelings of peace.
8. Practice Gratitude
A thankful heart releases stress, making
room for greater happiness and health.
9. Develop Acceptance
If you can’t change it, accept it and move
on. Worry will shrink, serenity will grow.
Spiritual
10. Develop a Relationship with God
Nurture the spiritual aspect of your life
to achieve complete well-being.
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Nopalea™ is creating
profound and astonishing
wellness experiences!
by Michael R. Ellison, CEO & Founder of TriVita®, Inc.
Wonderful stories are shared with me every day from people who have
a restaurant to have lunch. The server looked at me rather curiously and
asked if I was connected with TriVita. I acknowledged I was and then
introduced myself. Bobby was the server’s name and he began sharing
about his experience with Nopalea. I guessed Bobby to be in his mid-
twenties, but he had a serious inflammatory condition that resulted in
nodules on his vocal chords, as well as other areas in his throat. He said because he had heard Nopalea
lowered inflammation, he thought he would give it a try. However, Bobby didn’t have much hope
for this serious and painful condition. To his amazement, the nodules shrank, no longer affecting
him as they had done in the past. He told me he couldn’t believe it so he went off Nopalea, and sure
enough the nodules came back. So “back on Nopalea for life” was his comment. He was so excited and
appreciative of his new quality of life.
I recently received a testimonial from a woman who has had an extremely painful condition in her feet
— so much that she couldn’t wear her normal shoes when the inflammatory condition intensified at
various times. She took six ounces a day for just a few days and experienced complete relief.
If you or others you know are experiencing undesirable conditions caused by chronic inflammation
and it is robbing you of quality of life, give Nopalea, our anti-inflammatory wellness drink, a chance.
There are many other benefits you might not feel but are so important, such as lowering your
“Wellness is best experienced when the body is cared for, which also includes
prevention and treatment methods, but it is designed to function best with
proper nutrients and nurturing practices.”
C-reactive protein level. Be sure to ask to have this checked at your next blood workup. It is an
important marker of your cardiovascular inflammation, and having a high number is dangerous
to your health.
I can also attest to the wonderful results that Nopalea has brought to my wife Susan. To see her now
in optimal wellness — doing her workouts on the treadmill without pain and enjoying life — would
have been worth all the effort and expense of bringing Nopalea to market just for her. Read her story
on page 25 because not only does she tell about the wonderful benefits of Nopalea, but Susan also
offers the latest joyful report on the bone-building results she has received from Bone Growth Factor.
Our mission at TriVita is to formulate highly absorbable and effective products, along with suggesting
the 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness (left), giving anyone the opportunity to optimize their health
and wellness. The body has an amazing ability to heal itself when given the proper nutrients and
nurturing. That does not minimize the need for our medical professionals and their wonderful service.
Wellness is best experienced when the body is cared for, which also includes prevention and treatment
methods, but it is designed to function best with proper nutrients and nurturing practices.
This month of May has been the month we feature products that best support women’s health. You
will find special pricing this month on featured products on page 13 and the back cover. Feel free
to give our Wellness Consultants a call, and they may help you with your selection of products and
special pricing. We are here to serve you in your wellness program.
Article from Michael Ellison continued on page 21...
 Keep your eyes
on vision health. 18
May 2010
Inside
4 Women, Make Health Your
Top Priority
It all starts with better self care.
8 The Different Faces of Pain
What everyone needs to
understand about pain and
its treatment.
12 The ABCs of Food Allergies
How to protect yourself and your
loved ones.
15 The Miracle of Metabolism
It creates the vital energy that
powers life. party, each of us read aloud our favorite memory,
16 Amazing Stories from
Nopalea Wellness
Challenge Participants
Scores of people are taking the
Challenge and feeling
the difference.
Get the right nutrients to beat stress
and boost mood. 26
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Exercises to lose the bulk. 20
20 Are You Feeling Too
Much Love?
Great ways to lose your “love
handles.”
23 Becoming a Confident
Woman
Pastor Judith Crist explains how
to gain confidence through faith
in everyday life.
26 Eat Your Way to
Good Health
It can help bolster women’s
health in so many ways.
The information in this VitaJournal may contain
errors or inaccuracies. We reserve the right to
change prices, selections, update information
and limit quantities without prior notice.
ON MY MIND
EDITOR’s NOTE
I
n celebration of Mother’s Day earlier this
month, I’d like to focus one last column
on paying tribute to my own mother, who
recently passed away. Many of you may have
read past articles where I have shared touching
stories about my mom and her amazing life of
wellness. She would have been 97 next month.
As I wrote her obituary recently, I was astounded
as I recapped the fact that she had 5 children, 13
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and even 3
great-great-grandchildren!
My siblings and I were fortunate in that we were
able to say our goodbyes to Mother before she
passed. With her age being what it was, each time
we visited her these past few years, we wondered
if that would be the last time we would see her.
Every day that passed would be a gift and Mother
knew that.
Last year for her birthday I created a memory
book where we gathered favorite stories or
memories from our family, and I bound it
together with photos. At her 96th birthday
and we all laughed and cried together as we
reminisced about a lifetime of love, hardship,
laughter and more love. It was an amazing time,
and I am so thankful that we were able to honor
her while she was alive.
During the last few days Mother was alive and
fighting hard to hold on, one of her nurses told
us that women, in particular mothers, often hold
on the longest as it is in their nature to always
be there for their families. She was a fighter her
entire life, so why would we expect anything else
from her even in death?
One by one, each of us “released” Mother by
telling her we were all together and ensuring her
that we would all be just fine. As the youngest, it
was probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever
had to do – letting my mother go and telling her
it was ok to stop fighting. Mother passed away
the next day, and although we miss her terribly,
she had a life worth celebrating, which is exactly
what her family has done in her passing.
On My Mind is continued on page 21...
 Tammy Pon, M.D.
A functional medicine physician, Dr. Pon
received her medical degree from the
University of Texas in Houston. She completed
specialty training in Age Management.
Taking care of yourself is essential to living a longer, healthier life
By Dr. Tammy Pon
O
nly a few years ago the life
expectancy for women
reached a peak in modern
history with most women living to an
average 79 years of age! What a change
from 100 years ago when the average
life expectancy for women was a mere
47 years of age. However, these added
years of life have created additional
health challenges that women from a
century ago simply didn’t have to face.
I’d like to discuss a few of these issues
and the strategies needed to meet this
new future of longevity and vitality.
Heart disease
Heart disease kills more women than any other
condition. With all we know about heart health
this shouldn’t be happening. North America
offers one of the best emergency medical systems
in the world. So, it would seem that a woman’s
chance of surviving a heart attack would be good.
Unfortunately, this is not the reality. Women
have a death rate from heart attacks that is 70%
higher than men. There are two reasons for this:
One is that a heart attack in a man does not
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Women,
make health your top priority
look like a heart attack in a woman. The second
is that women’s heart attack symptoms are often
misdiagnosed in the emergency room (ER).
How women keep healthy hearts
The key to heart health is to recognize our
need for nutrients and nurturing. Women of
average size should eat seven servings of fruit
and vegetables every day and sleep from 7 ½ to
9 hours every night. And women need exercise,
too. This is not just for weight control – though
it certainly helps. It is for cardiovascular
health. Women should engage in purposeful
activity for a minimum of 30 minutes, most
days of the week. Weight-bearing exercises are
important, too.
Bone health
Another risk that comes with the blessing of a
longer life is osteoporosis: thinning bones.
Remember the saying: an ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure. Get 20 minutes of
morning or evening sunshine every day over most
of your body to get Vitamin D, an essential part
of bone health. Be careful! Never get sunburned
because this increases the risk for skin cancer.
Take a good absorbing calcium/Vitamin D
supplement as well. Eat calcium-rich foods –
especially fruits and vegetables.
Weight-bearing exercise is also critical for bone
health. The strain of the extra weight increases
bone metabolism and draws nutrients to the
weakest areas of bone to strengthen them.
Whereas you need aerobic exercise for 30 minutes
on most days of the week, you only need weight
training two to five days per week, depending on
your metabolism.
Dealing with menopausal symptoms
At a certain age a woman ceases to be fertile and
her periods stop. Menopause is a new experience
this century for women in our culture. A hundred
years ago most women simply did not live long
enough to experience menopause. Symptoms
associated with menopause should not be
accepted as “normal.” Find expert healthcare
providers who can guide you through these
changes with a maximum focus on nutrients and
nurturing and a minimum focus on medications.
With proper care, heart health and bone health
can be improved and menopausal symptoms
may be reduced or even eliminated. Getting
the physical and emotional nourishment and
nurturing we need will prevent much suffering.
Taking the appropriate supplements can help us
face our increased longevity with enthusiasm
and vitality.
Make a date with wellness
A month of tips for healthy living
Every day is a great day to experience wellness®, so in celebration of
women’s health, the VitaJournal offers this calendar of tips to help women
thrive (men, you can benefit, too!).
For every day in May, there’s a simple tip to enhance physical, emotional
and spiritual wellness. In any and every month of the year, you can use
these pointers to be your best.

MAY 2010
1
Dig in to fruits and
veggies. The more you
eat them daily (at least
five), the more you
may reduce the risk of
serious disease.

2 3 4 5 Cinco de Mayo 6 7 8
Count your blessings. “Burden” your bones. Feed your soul. Look out for “low fat.” Schedule screenings. Tune in to TV fitness. Hydrate and feel great.
Blessed with love, health, Walk, work in the garden, For complete well-being, Food packages that say Are you due for a physical, Get up to change the TV Quench your thirst, boost
work, opportunity, life? dance… weight-bearing nurture the spiritual “low fat” often replace fat vision or dental exam? channels. Even better: your energy, even quiet
Make a list; you’ll feel great activity helps promote aspect of your life. with sugar and salt. Read Make a date with health march in place or stretch your appetite: drink lots of
and reduce stress, too. bone strength. Spend time in prayer those nutrition labels! and get examined. during commercials. cool, clear water.
and meditation.

9 Mother’s Day
Remember Mom.
Give back some love on
Mother’s Day: call or visit
your mom or a special
mother in your life.
10
Use your “free” gym
club. Take the stairs, park
farther from the store,
walk around the office
instead of emailing – it
doesn’t cost, it pays.
11 12 13 14 15
Sleep well. Kick the TV Take time for you. Out with the bad air. Snack smart. Clean up your act.
out of your bedroom, Soak in the tub, listen to Fight stress and fatigue Ditch sugary, processed Washing your hair or skin
avoid exercise just before music, read for pleasure – with deep breathing: fill snacks and reach for with industrial solvents?
bedtime, keep the room do something pleasant your lungs deep down, raisins, apples, carrots, Read the product labels to
cool and dark. just for you today. hold, then exhale. pumpkin seeds or plain, see what’s really inside.
unsalted popcorn.

16
(For)give yourself a
break. Old grudge
gnawing at you? Let it go
and welcome a feeling
of peace.
17
Dish up moderation.
Avoid mealtime second-
helpings by keeping food
bowls and platters off
the table.
18 19 20 21 22
Take your supplements. Live your faith. Show a Count your calories. Spend time with Someday is now.
Make sure you get all the kindness, do a favor, Just for today, count up all positive people. “Someday” you’ll take up
nutrients you need with help the needy, make the calories you take in. Toxic people can be yoga, volunteer at your
quality TriVita products, a difference. Then look up your ideal energy-suckers, so church, learn to play an
every day. range. Surprised? surround yourself with instrument. Make this the
friends who build, rather day you start.
than tear down.

23
Exercise your brain.
Active minds make for
healthy brains: try puzzles,
games like chess, new
kinds of reading… and
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24
Take the pressure off.
Processed foods
(including many sweets)
are loaded with salt that
contributes to high blood
pressure. Choose
something healthier.
25 26 27 28 29
Skip the soda. Most Relax and trim down. Take care. The right energy drink. Good health looks good.
carbonated, sugary Stress has been linked Children, partner, friends, Say no to massive Nothing is more flattering
beverages leach the with obesity, so do what family – you take care of amounts of caffeine and than robust, energetic
strength (calcium) right you can to manage stress so many, don’t forget you: sugar in so-called “energy” health. What can you do to
out of your bones. Why (exercise helps!). your health and well- drinks. Water is the real, build yours today?
pay for that? being matter. healthy thing.

30 31Memorial Day
Forget fatty meat. Experience wellness®.
Picture all the fat in Live the 10 Essentials (see
beef and other meat page 2) every day.
products building up
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B-12 Update
Scott Conard, M.D.
Founder, TienaHealth
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.
Drinking away your B vitamins?
Why women are especially at risk
by Dr. Scott Conard
A
s we pay special attention to
women’s health this month,
I’d like to focus on how my
favorite topic – B vitamins – can be
affected by women’s use of alcohol.
B vitamins, as you may know, are
crucial to optimal health for everyone.
Since alcohol depletes the body of
B vitamins, and alcohol affects women
differently than men, this is an area
of particular concern.
Research indicates that while men are more
likely to drink alcohol and in larger amounts,
gender differences in body structure and
chemistry cause women to absorb more alcohol.
Women also take longer to break it down and
remove it from their bodies (to metabolize it).
So, although they might drink equal amounts,
women have higher alcohol levels in their blood
than men, and the immediate effects occur
faster and last longer. These differences also
make women more vulnerable to alcohol’s
long-term effects on their health.
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I’d like to note that in discussing the negative
effects of alcohol, we’re talking about excessive
drinking. For women, this means more than one
drink per day, on average (a drink is 12 ounces
of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of
distilled liquor). For men, excessive drinking is
defined as more than two drinks per day. While
there is medical evidence that low to moderate
alcohol intake may actually benefit health, this
is not a reason for non-drinkers to start
using alcohol.
What alcohol can do
The health risks of excessive drinking are
greater for women than for men. According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), these are the major risk areas:
• Liver disease: The risk of cirrhosis and
other alcohol-related liver diseases is higher
for women than for men.
• Impact on the brain: Excessive drinking
may result in memory loss and brain
erosion. Research suggests that women are
more vulnerable than men to the brain-
damaging effects of too much alcohol. This
makes it especially important for women to
make sure they get enough Vitamin B-12,
since it supports memory, mood and clear
mental functioning.
• Impact on the heart: Studies have shown
that women who drink excessively are at
higher risk for damage to the heart muscle
than men.
• Tumors: Alcohol consumption increases
the risk of tumors of the mouth, throat,
esophagus, liver, colon and breast
among women.
• Sexual assault: Binge drinking is a risk
factor for sexual assault, especially among
young women in college settings. Each year,
about 1 in 20 college women are sexually
assaulted. Research suggests that there is an
increase in the risk of sexual assault when
both the attacker and victim have been
using alcohol.
• Reproductive issues. Drinking during
pregnancy increases the risk of birth
defects, miscarriage and Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome. Alcohol may disrupt the
menstrual cycle, and increase the risk of
infertility, stillbirth and premature delivery.

Clearly, excessive alcohol use is a major health

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Part 2 of 2 / Pain
The different
Pain
faces of
By Brazos Minshew,
TriVita Chief Science Officer
Brazos Minshew
His, hers and
the elderly
P
ain is “a more terrible lord
of mankind than even
death itself,” decreed
Albert Schweitzer, the famed
medical missionary. It’s been
called the universal disorder,
but pain doesn’t seem to affect
everyone universally. Emerging
research reports that there are
gender and age differences in
how pain affects us.
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As noted in Part 1 of this VitaJournal special
feature, pain can be broadly divided into two
types: acute and chronic. Acute pain is mostly
triggered by disease, inflammation or injury. It
comes on suddenly (after an accident or surgery,
for example), and is usually limited to a certain
period of time. Chronic pain persists after the
cause has been removed, or because the cause
is itself a chronic condition. Based on material
from the National Institute of Neurological
Diseases and Stroke, this month’s issue looks at
pain, gender, age and treatments.
Hundreds of pain syndromes or disorders make
up the spectrum of pain. There are the quick,
mostly harmless sensations of pain, such as a
pinprick. There is the pain of childbirth, the
pain of a heart attack and the pain that some-
times follows amputation of a limb. There is also
pain accompanying disease and the pain that
follows severe injury.
Gender factors inside and outside the body
It is important for us to understand why we hurt.
For over a decade, medical science has known
that pain has a gender gap: men and women
receive its signals differently. While the sex
hormones estrogen and testosterone do play a
role in this difference, factors outside the body –
culture and psychology – are also involved to
some extent.
For example, young children may learn to
respond to pain based on how they’re treated
when they cut a finger or scrape a knee. When
an injury brings adult attention and sympathy, a
child might dwell on every “boo-boo” (and who
hasn’t seen a child react more strongly to a
stubbed toe when he knows someone is
watching?) On the other hand, children who
are encouraged to be “tough” and move past
the pain may learn to dismiss it.
On a strictly biological basis, though, researchers
have landed on common ground when it comes
to pain and gender. Women, they seem to agree,
are less likely to let pain control their lives than
men are: they recover from pain faster, and are
also quicker to seek help. Women are also more
likely than men to fight pain with coping skills,
support and distraction. Men, however, may
have a higher tolerance for pain, if research is
an indicator. Animals injected with estrogen, a
female sex hormone, seemed to experience a
lowered tolerance for pain. When injected with
testosterone, a male sex hormone, animals
appeared to have a higher pain tolerance.
When pain strikes the elderly
According to the National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the number
one complaint of older Americans is pain.
What’s more, one in five older Americans take
a painkilling product regularly. This can be a
problem, because stomach irritation and internal
bleeding can result from the use of aspirin,
ibuprofen and other NSAIDs (non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs).
Because of these side effects, non-drug treatments
for pain have been investigated. The American
Geriatrics Society, for example, recommends
alternate strategies like exercise whenever possible
to ease pain in older adults.
Different treatments, a common goal
Pain is much more than a minor or occasional
health issue. According to the American Pain
Foundation, pain affects more Americans than
diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. As
many know, the study and treatment of pain is a
fully-recognized medical specialty.
While there are many approaches to managing
pain, they all share one goal: finding relief. Here
are some of the commonly-used approaches
that are practiced today.
Acupuncture – This ancient practice of applying
needles to specific points on the body goes back
2,500 years.
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Anti-depressant drugs – Anti-depressant and
anti-anxiety drugs are sometimes used for pain,
prescribed by doctors when analgesics (painkillers
like aspirin) haven’t been effective.
Biofeedback – Common pain problems such as
headache and back pain are frequently addressed
with this method. Using a special electronic
machine, a person is trained to become aware of
and gain control over certain bodily functions,
such as muscle tension and heart rate. Often used
in combination with relaxation techniques.
Chiropractic care – Involves “hands-on” therapy
to manipulate the spine and other areas. Used
mostly for back and neck pain, headaches, and
musculoskeletal conditions.
Exercise – Since there is a connection between
tense, weak muscles and many types of chronic
pain, some healthcare professionals now recom-
mend even light to moderate exercise, such as
walking or swimming, for some people with pain.
Hypnosis – First approved for medical use by the
American Medical Association in 1958, it is still
unknown exactly how hypnosis works on pain. It
may bring relief by acting on chemicals in the
nervous system.
Opioids – Among the oldest drugs known to
mankind, this class of painkillers includes codeine
and morphine. They’re called narcotics because of
their narcotic effect: they work as sedatives as well
as pain relievers, and can be addicting.
Over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers – Most
are in a class of drugs called “analgesics” (from
the Greek meaning to reduce or stop pain), and
include aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
They work by lessening inflammation. Many
of these drugs irritate the stomach, and so are
usually taken with food.
Physical therapy – Since ancient times, people
have sought relief from pain using physical
techniques and methods, such as heat, cold,
exercise, massage and manipulation.
R.I.C.E. – This acronym stands for “Rest, Ice,
Compression and Elevation.” These are the
four elements of pain relief recommended for
temporary sprains or strains by orthopedists,
coaches, nurses and other professionals.
Surgery – Not always an option, but often
used for back problems or serious musculo-
skeletal injuries.
Research is ongoing to achieve a better
understanding of pain and its treatment.
For the “terrible lord of mankind,” the quest
for relief continues.
Source: National Institute of Neurological
Diseases and Stroke.
Have you taken the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge? Find out how on page 11.
Experiencing Wellness within TriVita
This financial pro banks on Nopalea™
for boundless vitality
“Like having an extra half-day
in the same day”
TriVita had its own Nopalea™
Wellness Challenge among its
employees to demonstrate how a
Loading Phase of Nopalea could
truly deliver benefits. Each partici-
pant drank six ounces a day.
The results our employees had
were so incredible that we wanted
to share them with you. This
Challenge story comes from
Deborah Stec in Finance.
When Deborah Stec took the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge, she wasn’t in pain. She didn’t have
swollen joints or nagging pain or any of the
ailments that typically bring so many people to
Nopalea. But very much like people everywhere,
she was a little tired at the end of the day.
She had no idea, when the Employee Challenge
occurred just before the Christmas season last
year, what a “gift” she was about to give herself.
“I had been taking just one ounce a day of
Nopalea for a while, and while I felt fine, by the
time I got home from work I wanted to relax.”
Her demanding work as TriVita’s Controller
keeps her going all day, especially toward year-
end, and she took the Challenge just to see what
effect the Loading Phase would have.
The effect was dramatic, to say the least. “I
had such alertness and energy! Not that jittery
energy you typically get with caffeine,” Deborah
says, “but a subtle, very relaxed alertness.”
Suddenly, instead of ending her day when she
got home from work, she kept going. “I was
buzzing around getting Christmas decorations
up, wrapping presents, baking cookies – all the
things I love to do to really embrace the joy of
the season.”
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“Feeling a level of health that I didn’t know I
didn’t have.”
“Before, I would be ready to sleep by 10 p.m., but
I found myself going until midnight. And when I
went to bed, I slept great. I woke up at 5 a.m.
raring to go. It’s like having an extra half a day
in the same day!” (Brazos Minshew, TriVita’s
Chief Science Officer, notes that the alertness
and energy Deborah experiences likely comes
from the detoxifying effects of Nopalea.) After
completing the Challenge, Deborah went back
to taking about two ounces of Nopalea daily, but
she hasn’t gone back to that end-of-day fatigue.
“I’m feeling a level of health that I didn’t know I
didn’t have,” she reports.
The benefits are shared by Deborah’s teenaged
daughter, an honors student active in the cheer-
ing squad who puts in 12-hour days between
school and practice. Last year, the high school
junior missed over three weeks of school due to
a chronic health issue. So Deborah started her
daughter on Nopalea while she herself was
completing the Loading Phase. The results have
truly been something to cheer about.
Deborah Stec
Controller, Finance
With TriVita since 2006
“This year, my daughter has missed just two days
of school; it’s a huge blessing for her to be able to
be so physically and mentally alert, and yet not
have the fatigue issues she’s had.”
“Nopalea has been great for our family,” says
Deborah, and not just because of the results she
can experience in her daily life. Nopalea was
developed to also protect against premature
aging, and Deborah affirms “I want to have that
assurance, that ‘insurance’ that I’m protecting
myself against aging and inflammation, and
doing all I can for my health, right down to the
cellular level.”
Deborah’s advice to others
who haven’t yet enjoyed
the benefits of the Nopalea
Wellness Challenge? “As a
finance person, I’d say
‘Make that investment
in yourself.’”
 Take the Nopalea™
Wellness Challenge
and thrive!
I
f you have yet to experience the
incredible benefits Nopalea can
have on your health, you may want
to step up to the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge! We’ve received so many
powerful stories about people who have
taken the Challenge and experienced
amazing results.
Nopalea, of course, is the astonishing wellness
drink that has helped many people get relief
from the damaging effects of chronic inflamma-
tion. If you haven’t tried it yet, consider these
important questions:
• Do you deal with pain on a constant basis?
• Does anyone in your family or group of friends
complain of chronic pain?
• Do you, or anyone you know, have allergy-
related breathing problems?
• Are you concerned about premature aging?
• Are daily toxins wreaking havoc on your body?
These symptoms can all be linked to chronic
inflammation – precisely the problem that
Nopalea was developed to help address.
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If you haven’t yet tried Nopalea for yourself,
there’s no time like the present. The Nopalea
Wellness Challenge was created to show the
power of Nopalea in helping the body reduce
chronic inflammation quickly. One of the most
exciting ingredients in Nopalea is Betalains, a
rare and potent class of natural antioxidants.
They’re found in only a few of the world’s plants,
including the Nopal cactus. The Nopal fruit,
from which Nopalea is made, contains one of the
highest amounts of Betalains in all of nature.
The “secret” damage of chronic inflammation
When you start your Challenge, be sure to read
The Secret Killer Health Alert. You’ll find out
about chronic inflammation – what happens
when our bodies get “stuck” in defense mode
against injury or infection – and how this kind
of inflammation is on the increase. The Secret
Killer details the sad results: chronic pain,
discomfort and poor health that may lead to
serious conditions.
One million lives pain-free?
Take 4 easy steps and find out
TriVita wants to help you and a million others
enjoy the benefits of greater wellness. That’s why
we encourage everyone to take the Nopalea
Wellness Challenge and tell others about it, too.
Nopalea, a breakthrough in wellness drinks
Try this delicious wellness drink, with an exclusive blend
of rare antioxidants called Betalains and other healthful
nutrients. Taking Nopalea daily can help your body:
• Lessen inflammation • Promote optimal health
which causes pain right down to your cells
• Cleanse itself • Protect against
of daily toxins premature aging
Drink it and thrive!
Here’s how the Challenge works:
1. Drink 3 to 6 ounces of chilled
Nopalea each day for 30 days.
2. Fill out the Nopalea Challenge Form,
which will be included in your first
Nopalea order, to track your
progress during the Challenge.
3. Read The Secret Killer Health Alert,
also included in your first order.
4. Share your Nopalea experience
by emailing to: story@trivita.com.
Why a Nopalea Loading Phase?
When taking Nopalea for the first time, drink 3 to 6 ounces each day, for
30 days. This Loading Phase is suggested to help your body contain and
control the inflammation it has accrued. After all, your body’s state of
inflammation did not happen overnight.
Imagine that excess inflammation is spreading like a forest fire in your
body, and it’s out of control. By completing a Loading Phase of Nopalea,
you can help ease the fire of inflammation more quickly by accelerating
the cleansing and detoxification process, therefore helping to contain
the inflammation. For maintenance, drink 1 to 3 ounces each day, but
again, this depends upon your body’s inflammation-fighting needs.
Nopalea is food based, so taking more can be beneficial to you, as
you are feeding your body the nutrients it needs to help reduce
runaway inflammation.
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W
hat if you started eating
dinner and suddenly, your lips
started swelling up, or it
became harder and harder to breathe?
This is what 3.7% of U.S. adults have to
worry about when they eat. And the
parents of 6-8% of U.S. children have to
be constantly vigilant about their chil-
dren’s diets for the same reason:
Accidental exposures to allergy-inducing
foods are the major causes of
allergic reactions to foods.
What is a food allergy?
Food allergy is an abnormal
response to a food by your body’s
immune system, according to the
National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Allergic reactions to food can
include everything from itching to
loss of consciousness.
Some people experience the symp-
toms of food allergy but have what is
called “food intolerance.” These
symptoms are not caused by the immune system.
However, it is important to work with your
healthcare provider to determine if you have
food allergies, and which foods you’re allergic to.
Common food allergies
The foods that most commonly cause allergic
reactions in adults include:
Shellfish (lobster, shrimp, crab, etc.), peanuts,
tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.), fish
and eggs.
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The ABCs of
food allergies
In children, the most common allergy-inducing
foods include:
Eggs, milk, peanuts and tree nuts.
Adults are unlikely to lose their allergies
but children can sometimes outgrow them,
particularly milk, egg and soy allergies.
Promising new studies have shown that
by slowly increasing peanut consumption,
children may be able to build a tolerance,
although more research is necessary and
experts advise against trying it without the
supervision of a healthcare provider.
Signs and symptoms of a
food allergy
According to the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration, symptoms
of a food allergy usually occur
within an hour of eating the
food and include:
• Hives, itching or skin rash
• Swelling of the lips, face,
tongue and throat or other
parts of the body
• W heezing, nasal congestion
or difficulty with breathing
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea,
nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
An extreme allergic reaction, called anaphy-
laxis, may result in increased intensity of the
symptoms above or may result in life-threat-
ening signs and symptoms such as:
• Swelling of the throat and air passages that
makes it difficult to breathe
• Shock, with a severe drop in blood pressure
• Rapid, irregular pulse
• Loss of consciousness
Each year in the United States, there are
approximately 30,000 episodes of food-induced
anaphylaxis, associated with 100 to 200 deaths.
Peanuts and tree nuts are the foods most likely
to cause anaphylaxis.
How to protect yourself and your children
The best ways to protect yourself and your
loved ones from an allergic reaction is to avoid
the foods you are allergic to and to be prepared
for an accidental exposure.
• Carefully read food labels – The U.S.’s Food
Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection
Act (FALCPA) requires manufacturers to
clearly state if the product contains a major
food allergen or contains protein from a
major food allergen (identified as milk, eggs,
fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts,
wheat and soybeans). Also, if the allergen is
a tree nut, fish, or Crustacean shellfish,
manufacturers must declare the specific type
(e.g., almonds, cod, lobster).
• Avoid restaurant-prepared meals – Unless
the menu specifies it, there is no way to
determine if their food contains allergens.
• Be prepared – Follow these tips from the
NIAID to protect yourself in the event of an
unintentional exposure:
• Wear a medical alert bracelet or
necklace stating that you have a food
allergy and are subject to severe reactions.
• Carry an auto-injector device containing
epinephrine (adrenaline), that you can
get by prescription and give to yourself
if you think you are getting a food
allergic reaction.
• Seek medical help immediately, even
if you have already given yourself
epinephrine, by either calling the
rescue squad or by getting transported
to an emergency room.
Have you taken the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge? — See page 11 for details.
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 The
Research Desk
New findings in health and wellness

High-fat diets could mean higher stroke risk for women

San Antonio, Texas

Post-menopausal women who reported eating the most daily dietary fat had a 40% higher incidence of stroke
caused by blood clots than women who ate the least amount, according to research presented at the 2010
American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference.

Using data from the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study, sponsored by the National Institutes of
Health and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, researchers analyzed food questionnaires from 87,230
women who were followed for an average of 7.6 years.

In addition to an increased incidence of stroke in those who consumed more dietary fat, it was found that
stroke incidence also increased in those who consumed the highest amount of trans fats (found in processed
and fried foods).

Exercise in midlife can lead to a healthier older age

Boston, Massachusetts

The more you exercise in midlife, the healthier you may be at an older age, according to a study in the January
2010 Archives of Internal Medicine.

Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health analyzed data from the Nurses’ Health Study (a long-
term study funded by the National Institutes of Health) and found that higher levels of activity in midlife are
“associated with exceptional health status among women who survive to older ages….”

“Exceptional health status” was defined as having no history of 10 major chronic diseases or coronary bypass graft
surgery as well as no mental and physical impairments. Included in the analysis were a total of 13,535 women who
were free of major chronic diseases in 1986 and had lived to 70 years or older as of 1995-2001.

Forget the small talk: deep conversations may make you happier
Tucson, Arizona

Happiness may stem from a social and conversationally deep life, rather than a solitary and superficial one,
it was recently reported in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

Researchers from the University of Arizona and Washington University in St. Louis recruited volunteers
to determine if happy and unhappy people differ in the types of conversations they have. Participants
wore a recording device for four days as they went about their lives and completed personality and
well-being assessments.

The device recorded 30 seconds of sounds every 12.5 minutes, resulting in a total of 20,000 recordings.
Researchers listened to the recordings to determine which conversations were substantive and which
were small talk.

Based on the recordings and assessments, it was found that the happiest participants spent 25% less time
alone and 70% more time talking than the unhappiest participants. Additionally, the happiest people had
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Body Systems 101 – Part 4
Creating the
energy for life
How the miracle of
metabolism works
This special feature is Part 4 of the VitaJournal’s
5-part series on the major systems of the body.
By Dr. Linda Wright
W
hen we
eat and
drink,
breathe deeply,
sleep peacefully,
enjoy activity and
Dr. Linda Wright
even share love,
we’re using the
body system called “metabo-
lism” to create the energy of
life. Metabolism is all about
energy, and the word itself
comes from the Greek, meaning
“to change.” So, metabolism is
the umbrella term for every-
thing the body does to create
the energy that powers life.
Every single cell in our body takes
part in metabolism, because every cell
produces energy. Structures within the
cells called “mitochondria” are like
little factories churning out energy for
the cell so it can do its work. Some
cells, such as muscle cells, have more
mitochondria than others. That’s why
healthy, strong muscles help us feel
more energetic: there are more mito-
chondria pumping out more energy.
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Our multi-tasking hormones
Glands within our body govern the energy
produced from the cells. These include the
thyroid, hypothalamus and pituitary glands.
The hypothalamus takes our thoughts and
feelings and converts them into hormones.
The pituitary uses these hormones to send
instructions to the thyroid to produce energy.
Once the thyroid signals that it has received
the instruction and has energy available, the
pituitary then signals the rest of the body that
it can carry on its work. And what an amazing
array of work it is: the digestive tract digests
food, the muscles and bones repair and build up
new tissue, the reproductive tract balances the
hormones, the pancreas and liver balance blood
sugar, and the brain, spine and nerves balance
brain chemistry.
When this complex interplay works well, you
feel vital and healthy. But when something is
lacking or out of balance, there can be trouble.
For example, if you don’t get the nutrients you
need, or if you tend to think negative thoughts,
your metabolism will reflect this imbalance
with a lack of vitality. Your body will prepare for
“fight or flight:” Your adrenal glands will release
adrenaline, cortisol and other “emergency”
hormones. These hormones are supposed to
kick in when we’re faced with a crisis; they
give us the energy we need to meet the crisis
and survive.
However, when our lifestyle is stressful, or we
don’t get all the nutrients we need, the adrenal
glands take over too often, or for too long. In
order to maintain a state of emergency prepared-
ness, the adrenals will turn off the thyroid and
digestion, blood sugar control and hormone
balance. They rob sugar from the muscles and
minerals from the bones. They take energy from
all of the other systems and focus it on what
appears to be a constant crisis. That’s why
people under stress have such bad digestion and
high cholesterol, problems with the reproductive
system, depression and other health challenges.
The 10 Essentials can help
An over-stressed, over-worked metabolism
cannot support vibrant, healthy living. That’s
why TriVita’s “10 Essentials for Health and
Wellness” (see page 2) focus on the keys to
physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Remarkable though the metabolism is, it can’t
function well unless its needs are met: the needs
of the body (healthy food, sleep, exercise and
more), mind (giving and receiving love and
practicing gratitude) and spirit (nurturing the
spiritual aspect of life). That’s why, by living
the 10 Essentials and supplementing with the
proper nutrients, TriVita urges everyone to
“experience wellness™.”  
Linda Wright, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine.
She graduated from the University of Colorado, completed
medical school at University of Colorado Health Sciences
Center and internal medicine residency at Saint Joseph
Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Wright has completed
thousands of hours of training with internationally
recognized leaders in the conventional and alternative
medical fields.
The Nopalea Wellness Challenge
Amazing stories from Nopalea W
Take the Challenge and feel the
difference in your own health
T
hese are just some of the
inspiring testimonials
from Wellness Challenge
participants. We invite you to take
the Challenge and start living a
pain-free life.
“For the past five months I’ve hardly had any
pain and inflammation when I run.”
“Taking care of my family’s health is a top
priority. With TriVita this has been easier than
ever! After the first month of taking Nopalea, I
was amazed. My weekly migraines were gone! I
now hardly ever get a headache, instead of one
every week. To be able to combat a headache
naturally has made me feel so much better. Also,
before I started taking Nopalea I had pain and
swelling in my knee due to running. My doctor
told me to stop running and gave me an anti-
inflammatory medication. The medication was
later recalled because of damaging side effects. I
tried something else, but it was not effective. So
I simply stopped running. After taking Nopalea
the constant pain I had in my knee was gone. I
decided I would try running again to see how it
went. For the past five months, I’ve hardly had
any pain and inflammation after my daily run.
Many of my family members, close friends and
their family members have also found relief from
Nopalea. My main goal in taking Nopalea, aside
from pain relief, is protecting against long-term
health problems. I want to be around and feel
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Tami S. – Lincoln, NE Curt M. – St. Paul, MN
well for my family for many years. I feel better breathing condition and allergies. I even went to
now than I ever have!”* a floral shop and breathed in the scents directly
from the flowers. I had no reaction at all. This test
Tami S., Affiliate Member – Lincoln, NE proved that I’m free of my allergies. Thanks to
Nopalea I can now breathe and sleep easier, and
“Thanks to Nopalea I can now breathe and have a lot more energy.
sleep easier, and have a lot more energy.”
“This year for the first time in 35 years I was able Now I want to tell everybody about TriVita’s
to give my wife a beautiful bouquet of red roses Nopalea and what it’s done for me.”
for Valentine’s Day. And I owe it all to Nopalea.
Curt M., Affiliate Member – St. Paul, MN
I have suffered with chronic breathing problems
and allergies for so long that I can’t remember
“Nopalea has given me back my life.”
the last time that we had any flowers in our
“I am a wife, mother, grandmother and a self-
house. I was allergic to all flowers, perfume,
admitted ‘Nopaleaholic.’ I have had numerous
dogs and even cats.
surgeries; one of the most severe was a tumor
that was removed from my spinal cord. Although
When I would have a severe sinus attack, my nose
the surgery was a success, it had left me with an
would run, I would sneeze and cough and my
enormous amount of pain. I also have had two
whole body would get cold. I would have to crawl
knees and a hip replaced, and now I have been
into bed to warm up to get relief from the attack.
diagnosed with a very painful bone disease
I used various inhalers, nasal sprays and over-the-
that has no known cure. In the past I tried a
counter medicines for years but received only
wide variety of prescription medications with
temporary relief.
poor results.
Everything changed for the better once I started
A dear friend of over 40 years suggested that my
taking Nopalea!
husband and I attend the Nopalea tour in
Calgary. The Nopalea tasted very delicious, but
An Affiliate Member introduced me to TriVita
our bottle of Nopalea sat in our cupboard for a
and its wonderful products. Last year, I started to
take Nopalea. After taking this delicious wellness week before we started using it. Well, soon after I
started taking Nopalea I didn’t have to take even
drink for about three weeks I noticed that my
one pain pill. Nopalea has given me back my life.
nose didn’t run and I hadn’t coughed or sneezed
Any time I feel pain I just reach for the bottle and
for a week. I then realized that Nopalea was
providing long-term help for my chronic
ellness Challenge participants
Elaine W. – Sun City, AZ
have a few ounces every day. Thank you TriVita
for bringing us Nopalea.”*
Elaine W., Affiliate Member – Sun City, AZ
“My energy is now about 200 times better
than before!”
“Three years ago I had triple bypass surgery (at
age 55); and just last September, a stent was
placed into my heart. Since that time, I have
really had to push myself to do daily tasks. My
energy level was always real low.
Approximately one month ago, my husband
brought home two bottles of Nopalea. He
suggested that we both try it. I loved it! The taste
is fantastic, and I find myself looking at the clock
to see if it is time to enjoy another delicious
serving. After a couple of weeks on Nopalea, I
noticed that I had much more energy. In fact, my
energy is now about 200 times better than before!
Just yesterday, I planted about 50 plants in my
yard. I have not added any other items to my
nutritional regimen, just Nopalea. Therefore,
I know that Nopalea deserves all of the credit.
Many thanks, from the bottom of my heart. I
have so much energy now that my husband has
to remind me to sit down. I just ordered a
Nopalea 4-Pack and can’t wait until it arrives.”
Jean O., Member – Orlando, FL
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Jean O. – Orlando, FL
“When I went skiing again after about six
weeks of taking Nopalea, there was no pain
at all in my ankles.”
“I suffered from pain in my knees for about nine
months and pain in my ankles for about six
months before I began the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge. The pain was interfering with my
work and personal life. After starting the
Nopalea Loading Phase my pain was cut in half.
By the time I was halfway through the second
bottle, the pain in my knees and ankles had
disappeared. Nopalea tastes so wonderful that
it was hard to go from the Loading Phase of
3-6 ounces to the regular maintenance amount
of 1-3 ounces.
Before I started Nopalea, I went skiing and
my ankles hurt much of the time. But when I
went skiing again after about six weeks of taking
Nopalea, there was no pain at all in my ankles
and I had a wonderful ski experience. I have
encouraged my family and friends who suffer
from joint pain and other inflammatory condi-
tions to try Nopalea. Thank you again for this
amazing product!”
Kimberly M., Member – Mechanicsville, VA
Kimberly M. – Mechanicsville, VA
What is the Nopalea Wellness Challenge?
The Nopalea Wellness Challenge was created
to show the power of Nopalea in helping the
body reduce chronic inflammation quickly.
Completing a Nopalea Loading Phase can
help ease the “fire” raging in our bodies. Put
yourself to the Challenge today!
• Drink 3 to 6 ounces of chilled Nopalea
each day for 30 days.
• Fill out the Nopalea Challenge Form,
which will be included in your order, to
track your progress during the Challenge.
• Read The Secret Killer Health Alert, also
included in your first Nopalea order.
• Experience incredible wellness. Call and
share your story with us by emailing to:
story@trivita.com.
Keep your eyes
on vision health
Take action now to protect your eyes
T
he eyes may be the windows
to the soul, but they are also
your windows on the world.
However, many of us take vision
for granted until we start to have
problems. More than 11 million
Americans have uncorrected refrac-
tive errors (common, correctable
conditions that include nearsighted-
ness, farsightedness and astigmatism),
and millions more suffer from eye
diseases such as age-related macular
degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic
retinopathy and cataract.
Don’t wait for vision problems to
occur; keep your eyes healthy with
these tips from the National
Eye Institute:
Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam
You might think your vision is fine or your eyes
are healthy, but visiting an eye care professional
for a comprehensive exam is the only way to be
sure. Some people don’t realize they aren’t seeing
as well as they could with glasses or contact
lenses. Plus, many common eye diseases often
have no warning signs.
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Know your family’s eye health history
It’s important to know if anyone has been
diagnosed with a disease or condition as many
are hereditary. This will help you determine
if you are at higher risk for an eye disease
or condition.
Eat right to protect your sight
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables,
particularly dark leafy greens, is important for
keeping your eyes healthy. Research has also
shown that there are eye health benefits from
eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Maintain a healthy weight
Being overweight or obese increases your risk of
developing diabetes and other systemic condi-
tions which can lead to vision loss, such as
diabetic eye disease or glaucoma.
Wear protective eyewear
Wear protective eyewear when playing sports
or doing activities around the home. Protective
eyewear includes safety glasses and goggles,
safety shields and eye guards specially
designed to provide the correct protection
for a certain activity.
Quit smoking or never start
Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the
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 Unlocking the
secrets of the
“Wellderly”
Good health habits and good genes help some people live longer

W
hen the oldest person in the world
recently died at the age of 115,
researchers discovered that she
had almost none of the physical or mental
ailments associated with aging. She
supported herself financially until she was
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when anatomists counted her neurons, they
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who was 50 years younger. The secret of her
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Based on animal experiments, medical experts on
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The more active these genes are, the longer an
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risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia.
Exciting research into longevity
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age-related diseases.
Right now, a lot of work needs to be done to get
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or older.
To pinpoint hereditary sources of longevity,
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80. Researchers discovered that many people
carry the genes that cause heart attacks, cancer
and other diseases. Yet some people have
“modifier” genes that cancel out their risk. They
actually have an inborn protection from aging.
Researchers concluded that nature has found a
solution in certain individuals to combat certain
disease risks.
Healthy habits are equally important
Still, there are wide disparities in longevity. For
example, in the United States, Asian-American
women in New Jersey live on average to be 91,
while Native American men in South Dakota
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Most researchers and scientists agree that life-
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Researchers at the University of Cambridge in
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ON MY MIND continued from page 3...
If you’re fortunate enough to still have your mother in your life, let me
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Wellness: (#8) Practice Gratitude: Thank God every day for her and tell
her how much you appreciate all she’s done for you; (#6) Give and Receive
Love: Go visit your mother or pick up the phone and tell her how much you
love her. If you’ve not been receptive to love that she has tried to extend,
open up your heart and Be Forgiving (#7). If she’s passed, then (#9) Develop
Acceptance: Don’t live with regrets of what you did or didn’t do. Accept
things, move on and try to live every day a better person, changing the
things you can.
My mother’s legacy will live on through all of those left behind who
were fortunate enough to have been touched by her amazing life. I am
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Article from Michael Ellison
continued from page 2...
May is also Mother’s Day and a time when we pay tribute to how
important and special they are in our lives. For me, my mother has
always offered encouragement; always sharing a belief she had for
my life that God would use me to help people experience a greater
quality of life through physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. I
believe TriVita is the ultimate expression of that prayer and belief
she has had since I was born.
I would like to offer a poem in honor of mothers and the role they
play in shaping the belief and destiny of a child’s life. This poem is
written by Nancy Sims:
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because
we are different that each of us are special. Don’t set your goals by what other
people deem as important. Only do what is best for you.
Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you
would to your life. For without them life is meaningless.
Don’t let life slip through your fingers by living in the past or in the future.
By living one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.
Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over
until the moment you stop trying.
Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is the fragile thread
that binds us to each other.
Don’t be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn to
be brave.
Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it is impossible. The fastest way to
lose love is to hold to it tightly, and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Don’t dismiss your dreams. To be without dreams is to be without hope, to be
without hope is to be without purpose.
Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you have been but
also where you are going. Life is not a race but a journey to be savored each
step of the way.
I want to thank all the wonderful mothers who have offered similar
advice and inspiration to those special people in their lives.
Pursue wellness with passion.
Michael R. Ellison
I encourage each of you to celebrate the mother or “mother-figure” in your
life. Wellness doesn’t always come easy for everyone, but doing your part to
create optimal wellness will definitely pay off – it certainly did for my mom.
We value your feedback.
Please send your comments to: editor@vitajournal.com
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 God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference
– Reinhold Niebuhr

A woman’s
need to
please
by Dr. Judy

B
ased on my
professional
work, and
after updating
myself on the
latest research on
Judy Ellison, Ph.D. this month’s topic,
I am personally convinced that
a woman must “think of herself
first” before she thinks of
anyone else.
The majority of women are people pleasers
Looking at the statistics, it is estimated that 57%
of all women have obsessive “people pleasing”
behavior. That is a staggering number of women.
That’s in the millions, states Dr. Harriet Braiker
in her book, The Disease to Please. This tells
me that more women than not are hurting
themselves by neglecting their own health
and well-being.
This condition causes stress, anxiety, worry,
high blood pressure, low self-worth, depression,
headaches, digestive disorders and more. It even
undermines and destroys relationships.
Yet, in our culture, much of what a woman as a
wife and mother does is to please others. She has
an innate need to be concerned with the welfare
and happiness of her children. With all a woman
does for her husband, her children, her relatives,
and her friends, a woman can often overlook her
own needs to her own harm.
Assess if your need to please is
healthy or harmful
So how do you determine if you have a healthy
need to please or have obsessive people-pleasing
behaviors? Dr. Annie Kaszina, an emotional
abuse coach, recommends asking yourself the
following questions:
1. D
 o you say “yes” when you really want to
say “no”?
2. D
 o you put the needs of others first, even at
the expense of your own wants and needs?
3. W
 hen you give 100% to others and get
nothing in return, do you feel resentment?
If you answered yes to even one of these questions
you may have an obsessive or chronic need to
“please others.”
You can change, and it’s easier than
you think
You can break out of this cycle, and it’s easier
than you think. Making even small changes will
cause a dramatic, positive and long-lasting change
in your life.
First, practice saying “NO.” Practice saying “no”
many times a day just to hear the word come out
of your mouth. You have to stop saying “YES” to
every request. Take a pause or a breath before
answering, and if it’s more comfortable, you might
say, “I need to think about this first,” or “Let me
check my schedule and I’ll get back to you.” Use
any phrase that gives you time before automati-
cally answering “yes” under pressure.
Often women who “need to please” feel guilty if
they do something for themselves that they
simply just want to do. For example, you may like
to read a magazine with a cup of coffee, watch a
video of your choosing, go to a park, take a
luxurious bubble bath or listen to music. Give
yourself the permission to take care of your needs
first by doing those things and enjoying them.
Be honest with yourself. It’s important for your
physical and emotional health to be aware of how
you think and feel; they are a part of who you are.
And then try saying what you think and feel
more often. You deserve to have “ME time,” to say
“NO,” and take care of yourself without feeling
guilty. Change is within your reach, taking one
step at a time.
Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author and
motivational speaker. She has inspired people around
the world to reach within and find their passionate
purpose to live a more meaningful life.

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your body, His Temple – 1 Cor. 6:19-20
Becoming a confident woman:
A discovery of truth
By Chaplain Gene Henderson
“I want you woven into a
tapestry of love, in touch with
everything there is to know of
God. Then you will have
minds confident and at rest,
focused on Christ, God’s great
mystery.” – Colossians 2:2
Gene Henderson
As we focus on women’s
health this month, I’m pleased to welcome back
Pastor Judith Crist to my column. Here she
shares a woman’s perspective on becoming a
confident woman, and how that confidence can
manifest itself in everyday life.
Judith Crist has served
alongside her husband,
Dr. Terry Crist, as one of the
Executive Pastors of City of
Grace Church in Arizona
since it was founded.
Judith Crist
Chaplain Gene: Let’s start with a definition.
What does it mean to be a confident woman?
Pastor Judith: Being a confident woman means
that you know yourself — a woman who believes
in her true God-given value and the power of
her contribution to make a difference. If you
know that you have core value and purpose,
then what you know colors your perspective,
both internally and externally. Confidence
comes from the discovery process of asking the
most important questions in life: Who am I?
What’s my purpose in life? Where will I be
when this life is over? Answering these questions
opens us up to discover truth – the truth that
we are created in the image of an amazing,
loving God.
Chaplain Gene: How can we spot a confident
woman? What sets her apart?
Pastor Judith: I believe a confident woman acts
differently, carries herself differently. Women
have so many beautiful personalities: the bold,
spirited women and the quiet, demure women
who all share inner core strength. A confident
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woman can be spotted by her contentment
despite circumstances. She demonstrates
patience through seasons and processes. She has
a boldness to stand up, speak up, and join in
when her contribution can make a difference.
A woman with confidence is comfortable giving
respect and deference to the leaders in her life.
Whatever her personality, a confident woman
knows how to give honor and affirmation to
others without strings attached. She is also
willing to make needed changes in order to
accomplish greater purposes. A confident
woman is more likely to make wise choices
based on a positive outlook in life.
A good example of a confident woman is found
in the New Testament. Priscilla developed her
gifting, served God’s cause, respected and
followed her husband’s leadership, and instructed
the apostles with confidence.
It’s important to also note that a confident
woman takes care of herself, looking after all
aspects of her health: mental, physical, and
relational (this includes spirituality). An insecure
person, one who lacks confidence, might ignore
signs of a need to take care. A confident woman,
though, doesn’t feel selfish about self-care. She
realizes the need for being the best she can be,
for herself, and for others, as well.
Chaplain Gene: You’ve encouraged women to
“live in confidence in our relationship with
God.” Is that the same thing as becoming a
confident woman?
Pastor Judith: Living in confidence in our
relationship with God will bring confidence in
every other area of our lives. Once we realize
that God made us on purpose, for a purpose, we
can have confidence rather than comparing
ourselves with others. If we think God just
initiated the process of Creation, and doesn’t
value us as individuals, we won’t have a relation-
ship with Him that is personal and that develops
the uniqueness of each one of us. When we
realize that God is big enough to know us all
individually, then we can also know that our
personalities are gifts from God.
Living in relationship with God is what gives us
the confidence to discover our worth and value,
to navigate the stresses of life in which we must
grow and change without losing our sense of
worth. God, our Creator, is the One who knows
the most about us and only through relationship
with Him can we truly understand ourselves.
Chaplain Gene: Do women need to build up
their confidence more than men might?
Pastor Judith: Historically, yes. Building
confidence can be more of a challenge for
women, but it depends on the society and family
environment in which they live. Of course, men
also struggle with insecurities on a deep level:
It’s the human condition. In order to build
confidence, we can’t compare ourselves with
the other gender. We must build on our unique
feminine qualities to develop positive character
traits, such as leadership.
Scripture has several examples of unique women
who demonstrate leadership, such as Deborah in
the Old Testament Book of Judges. During a
time when Israel lacked central male leadership,
Deborah served as a judge because she was
recognized by all to have wisdom, discernment
and courage. When the men feared going into
battle with their enemy, they came to Deborah,
who rallied them to victory.
In my life, I’ve met many women who wished
they weren’t women. They take on labels like
“second-class citizens,” or accept the view that
they’re more emotional and somehow “less than”
men. This shows a misunderstanding of our
value: We matter, and we matter uniquely. It’s
not accident that we are born as women in this
time in history, in which there are more oppor-
tunities, but yet so many responsibilities. 
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really is incredible: I reversed bone loss without women.” – Susan
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her left foot, she started on Nopalea. Within
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Well, almost all: Susan has always been
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proactive about her health, and takes the
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“Before Nopalea I was hobbling with a cane like
bones. She works out regularly on a treadmill,
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knowing that such weight-bearing exercise
doing two and one-half miles a day. I told
is key to bone health. She eats wholesome
Michael he could put me on the sidewalk with a
foods like calcium-rich spinach (a bag a week),
sign and I could sell Nopalea.” She sums up,
enjoys the Arizona sun with its rays full of
“Bone Growth Factor and Nopalea: Don’t take
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those two away from me.”
mental benefits of yoga.
Thanks to TriVita products and her own
“I feel absolutely awesome,” she reports. “I’m in
healthy lifestyle, Susan is living proof that
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Eating for women’s health:
the five most common issues
facing women in America
By Christa Orecchio, Clinical Nutritionist and
Holistic Health Counselor
1: Heart Health
Heart health is a game of
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like flaxseed, hemp seeds, chia seeds, walnuts and
fatty, cold water fish like salmon, tuna, herring
and mackerel. Avoid margarine, trans fats,
hydrogenated oils and shortening at all costs.
Instead, incorporate monounsaturated oils like
olive, canola, sesame and avocado.
2: Breast Health
Antioxidants are most helpful to maximize breast
health. There are direct and indirect antioxi-
dants. Direct antioxidants come from Vitamin E
and Vitamin C. While these nutrients are helpful,
they act much like a bee does, dying after it
stings. Immediately after ingestion, C and E zap
free radicals and then wear off. Indirect antioxi-
dants actually promote our body’s own production
of antioxidants for hours after they have been
eaten. They are found predominantly in organic
berries (anthocyanins), curcumin found in the
root tumeric which is found in Indian curry and
broccoli sprouts (sulforane), found in the sprout
section of your health food store. Many vegetables
in the cabbage family (broccoli, cauliflower, kale,
cabbage, bok choy) also contain these powerful
indirect antioxidants.
3: Bone Health
When it comes to bone health, dairy products are
not the answer. As a nation, we consume an
incredibly high amount of dairy products, yet we
still have a 25% rate of weak, brittle bones. This
means that the calcium we are taking or drinking
is not reaching our bones, but is likely instead
getting deposited in our soft tissue. That
combines with things that leach calcium from
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bones, like soda and carbonated beverages, sugar,
white flour products, an excess of animal protein,
and lack of vegetables and fruit. Alkalizing foods
and a low-stress life are the answer. The top
alkalizing foods are dark leafy greens like kale,
collard greens and broccoli. Lemon and lime have
an alkalizing effect in the body, as do raspberries,
mango, sea vegetables, daikon radishes, lentils,
sweet potatoes and yams, garlic, onion and apple Recipe of the month
cider vinegar.
Mediterranean Turkey with Mushrooms and Red Wine
4: Prolonged Sadness
Sometimes the “feel good” neurotransmitter Ingredients
called serotonin gets too low. When this happens, ½ lb Ground turkey breast (free-range/organic)
we may find it difficult to experience happiness
1 medium yellow onion
and optimism. Instead, we may feel sad, hopeless
and lethargic and we may begin to crave Sea salt
carbohydrates and sweets. We may also 2 T grapeseed oil
experience digestive disturbances. To improve our
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serotonin, we must feed the body the foods it
needs to convert the amino acid tryptophan into 10-12 mushrooms (shitake, maitake and crimini)
serotonin. Fantastic food-based sources of 1 tsp stone ground mustard or mustard powder
tryptophan are baked potatoes with the skin on,
bananas, beans, eggs, fish, hazelnuts, hummus, ½ tsp sea veggies flakes (any kind – kelp,
dulse, nori)
lentils, kelp, animal meat, brown rice and roasted
pumpkin seeds. 1 tsp dried or fresh oregano
Black pepper (optional)
5: Immune System Health
In my experience, there’s often a direct parallel
between immune system health and digestive Directions
health. Most of the time, those with immune Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add
system issues need to do some digestive system turkey, salt, mustard, sea vegetable flakes, oregano
repair because they have a problem with a leaky and black pepper. Combine well and stir frequently.
lining of the intestines. To support intestinal Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the onion and stir in the
lining naturally, first I use the amino acid meat. You may add more oil if too dry. Cover and
l-glutamine combined with licorice and aloe cook until turkey turns white, approximately
vera. The second step is to know and avoid foods, 10 minutes.
allergies and sensitivities. Then we add in
powerhouse foods to support the immune system In a separate pan, sauté a few sliced mushrooms
like local bee pollen, medicinal mushrooms like (shitake, maitake and crimini) in grapeseed oil.
shitake and maitake, oregano and garlic. Foods Add oregano (dried or fresh), cayenne pepper, 2-3T
high in zinc are necessary like lean red meat. of red wine and a few pieces of garlic (thinly sliced).
Three ounces once a week is enough. If you are Add to basic turkey mixture and drizzle with extra
not a red meat eater, you can get dietary zinc from virgin olive oil. Serve with your choice of grain or
poultry, pork, yogurt and especially from oysters. whole grain pasta.
Hair today,
gone tomorrow
Combing over the causes of hair loss

H
ow many hairs does the average
person have on their head? The
answer may surprise you:
100,000! Each hair has an average scalp
life of 4.5 years, growing about one-half
inch every month. You lose an average
of 50–100 hairs per day; most times,
that hair is replaced within six months.
But for some people, it isn’t. This can
result in thinning hair and even bald-
ness. However, there are many reasons
for, and types of, hair loss.
Most hair loss is a result of aging,
heredity and hormones. But stress,
medications, infection and disease are
also culprits.
Male and female pattern baldness
This most common form of baldness, called
androgenetic alopecia, is typically permanent. It is
caused by a combination of genetics and the
hormone testosterone and affects more men than
women: 25% of men start to bald by age 30 and
about two-thirds are either bald or have a balding
pattern by age 60. The pattern usually starts as a
receding hairline and thinning around the crown,
eventually leading to bald spots. Female pattern
baldness typically occurs after menopause and
involves thinning throughout the scalp.
Stress-related hair loss
Stress-induced hair loss, called Telogen effluvium,
is a temporary condition that can result in loss of
anywhere from one-half to three-quarters of scalp
hair. Unlike pattern baldness, which occurs over
time, hair can fall out in handfuls. It can be
caused by:
• Emotional distress
• Infection
• Childbirth
• Major surgery or illness
• Extreme diets
• Sudden or excessive weight loss
• Medications including birth control pills,
certain anti-depressants and beta-blockers
Though the hair most likely will grow back, it
often takes several months.
Disease-related hair loss
Alopecia areata is considered an autoimmune
disease and attacks hair follicles. Hair typically
falls out in small, round patches. There is no
pattern to hair loss and regrowth in this disease:
some will grow and lose hair repeatedly, others
will lose all their hair permanently and still others
may lose hair, and then have a permanent
regrowth. Presently, there is no cure for
alopecia areata.
Additional causes
Other causes of hair loss may include poor
nutrition (especially a diet low in iron and
protein), thyroid diseases, autoimmune conditions
such as lupus, chemotherapy and/or radiation
treatments, hormonal changes, or a scalp infec-
tion such as ringworm. Typically, hair will grow
back after these situations have been resolved.
If you are personally experiencing hair loss,
consult your healthcare provider if you lose hair
in an unusual pattern, have pain or itching, or
the skin on your scalp is red, scaly or otherwise
abnormal.
Hair Loss Myths
• Wearing hats can cause hair loss
• Brushing your hair will make it thicker
• Dandruff causes permanent hair loss
• Hair loss doesn’t affect people in their teens
and early 20s
• Cutting/shaving hair makes it grow back
thicker
• Clogged pores cause male pattern baldness
• A man can determine if he’ll bald based on
his father’s experience

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 The meaning of Memorial Day
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M
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America’s service. A similar observance
(Remembrance Day) is held in Canada
on November 11. Although many of us
take advantage of this day with a picnic
or other fun family event, it’s important
to remember the noble purpose of this
holiday, and the multitude of ways we
honor our veterans.
Arlington National Cemetery – America’s
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Arlington National Cemetery is the nation’s
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those who have helped maintain Canada’s
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Why the 21- gun salute?
The use of a gun salute for military occasions is
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their peaceful intentions. It has been adapted
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There are certain standards of respect that
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The flag-folding ceremony is a dramatic and
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