TriVita is Embracing Wellness
March 30, 2009 by admin
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Each month a Member, Business Affiliate and TriVita employee share their insights on health, wellness and more
This new monthly feature creates an open forum for Members, Business Affiliates and TriVita staff to respond to a variety of provocative questions about a wide range of subjects. Join the discussion! Your response could earn you a $25 gift card; see details at the end of this article.
We’re bombarded with negative news. Whether you turn on the television, radio or log onto the Internet – there it is… bad news on the stock market, housing market, job market and even grocery prices at the market. The result is a chain reaction of negativity that spreads doom and gloom to others and may even damage our own ability to function in a healthy manner.
This month’s question:
How do you stay positive in tough times?
Cheryl Cole, Member
“I first turn to my spirituality which is a mainstay in my life and which has taken me through every tough time I have endured. But the flesh is sometimes weak so as I am feeding my spirit through prayer, I increase my exercise from three times a week to most days of the week. This always improves my outlook on any situation. I also make sure that I eat six small nutritiously balanced meals a day to boost my post-menopausal metabolism, and take my vitamin supplements religiously.
I’m glad that I added Super Sublingual B-12 to my supplements. It makes me more mentally focused, energized and better able to deal with the stress of planning a wedding, a job change and preparing to move to another state, all while still working full-time as a nurse practitioner.”
Terry Johnston, Business Affiliate
“First, I count my blessings and stay focused on all the things I am grateful for; my wife, our family, our friends and our good mental and physical health.
Second, I work on keeping my brain and body tuned up with proper nutrition and exercise. TriVita’s 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness play an enormous part in this effort. I concentrate on what I can control, how I look after myself, how I treat others, how I spend money and how I can enjoy simple pleasures from everyday living. During tough economic times with so many people affected, it is so important to stay healthy in body and mind. If I can look after myself and somehow inspire someone else each day, that’s a great day.
People are looking for ways to reduce their costs, reduce their weight, reduce their stress, reduce illnesses and get back to a simpler, more wholesome way of life. Through TriVita, we can show them the way.”
Pam Knox, Staff Member, Managing editor
“For me, staying positive means staying in a constant state of gratitude. I also surround myself with fun, happy people. I have a very close group of girlfriends who meet on a regular basis. We actually have an agenda at our meetings, but nothing too serious in nature. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard in my life as I have with these grown women!
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hide my head in the sand; I am aware of what is going on in the world, but I choose to not focus on those things. I am making financial adjustments in my life, just as everyone is, but I concentrate on the wonderful blessings I have – my beautiful family (and very soon, a grandchild), my friends, my career and the knowledge that God is in control.
Yes, the current times are hard and yes, they may get harder. Still, laughter and having a heart of gratitude not only keeps me from feeling fretful, but also gives me hope for the future.”
We invite you to answer our upcoming question:
“What’s your favorite memory of summer as a child?”Your response could earn you a $25 TriVita gift card! Just email your response to vitajournal@trivita.com, or write to: VitaJournal, 16100 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Ste. 950, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Please include your Member ID, your address and daytime phone number (along with email address, if you have one). Note: When you submit a letter or email, you are also giving TriVita full rights to it, including the right to publish it in future publications and to edit it as needed. |
Source: TriVita VitaJournal March 2009 pg 22.
TriVita Article: Are You Getting Enough Nutrients in Your Diet?
March 7, 2009 by admin
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by Brazos Minshew, TriVita’s Chief Science Officer
As you review your diet of the past week, ask yourself, “Did I eat the right amount of fruits and vegetables every day?” The recommended amounts are five servings for children, seven servings for women and nine servings for men. If you can say “yes” – congratulations! If you are like most people you did not reach that goal. And, if you are like most of us, you did not eat all of your fruits and vegetables from an organic source; so, the fruits and vegetables may have been lacking in nutritional value.Supplements
The word supplement means in addition to something – to make up for a deficiency. Vitamin and mineral supplements should be taken in addition to a healthy diet. They make up for the deficiency we face due to the poor nutrient density in our foods. Supplements also help out when our diet is less than perfect.
Staying on top of our nutrient reserve is important. Our bodies make millions of new cells every day: heart cells, brain cells, bone and blood cells. Every time a cell dies it should be replaced. If you do not have the right amount of nutrients to construct a new cell you will either make an incomplete cell or none at all. The outcome is bad in either case, so we really need to keep all nutrients on board at all times. This is why we suggest a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement.
The simplest way to help support your nutrition is to take a general multi-vitamin and mineral supplement that provides a broad range of nutrients at standard nutritional levels. However, please keep the following points in mind:
- Some supplements contain very high doses of certain nutrients. When you take nutrients in extremely high doses, you are no longer in the world of nutritional supplementation and have passed into the riskier world of megadose treatment.
- Calcium and magnesium minerals are very bulky, and few multi-vitamin/mineral supplements provide the daily requirement. These minerals generally must be taken in the form of additional pills. Note: It isn’t possible for your body to absorb a day’s worth of calcium in a single dose. At least two doses are necessary.
The most common nutritional deficiencies
| Calcium | Helps with bone density, muscle contraction and digestion |
| Chromium | Helps with blood sugar control |
| Folate | Helps protect against birth defects, heart disease and depression |
| Magnesium | Helps protect against high blood pressure, kidney stones and migraine headaches |
| Vitamin B-6 | Helps protect against heart disease, depression and arthritis |
| Vitamin C | Helps with detoxification, immune system health and connective tissue |
| Vitamin B-12 | Helps protect against anemia and fatigue. Helps with nerve health and energy |
| Vitamin D | Involved in bone and skin health and helps protect against diabetes and obesity |
| Vitamin E | Helps improve circulation |
| Zinc | Helps protect against acne, ADD/ADHD, the common cold and macular degeneration |
Very few of us are so deficient in these nutrients as to show symptoms of outright malnutrition. However, subtle deficiencies may increase the risk of a number of conditions. For example, insufficient intake of calcium and Vitamin D may increase your chances of developing osteoporosis, and inadequate folate and Vitamin B-6 may speed the development of heart disease.
Besides vitamins and minerals, intake of essential omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is often inadequate.
A strategy for everyone
Finally, note that food contains many substances other than vitamins and minerals that may enhance your health.
Supplements won’t make up for bad dietary choices. We simply must commit ourselves to eating more fruits and vegetables. Still, the reality of life is that we don’t always attend to our diet perfectly. So, appropriate nutrient supplementation can help make up for the deficiency we face because of poor nutrient density in our foods and an imperfect diet.
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Source: TriVita Weekly Wellness Report March 7, 2009
Eat Your Way To a Healthier Heart
February 23, 2009 by admin
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By Christa Orecchio, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Holistic Health Counselor
Nothing matters more than taking good care of your heart. We can keep ourselves in shape by getting regular exercise, not smoking and controlling stress. Just as important: eating a variety of nutritious, heart-healthy foods that make up a healthy diet.
Where to start? Increase these “super foods” to eat your way to a healthier heart.
Blueberries: They top the list as one of the most powerful disease-fighting foods. That’s because they contain anthocyanins, the antioxidant responsible for their dark blue color. These delicious jewels are packed with fiber, Vitamin C and heart-healthy potassium. Regularly add them into your diet in yogurt, trail mix, salads, cereal, in your favorite Leanology® shake or just by themselves.
Salmon: This cold-water fish is a great source of protein and is also packed with heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association advises eating salmon and other Omega-3 rich foods twice a week for benefits that go beyond heart health. Make sure your salmon is wild caught to avoid toxic heavy metals and lack of nutrients that can be found in farm-raised salmon.
Recipe Idea: Marinate salmon in a lime, onion, garlic and soy sauce mixture for 15 minutes before grilling for a delicious fish taco or grilled fish sandwich.
Oatmeal: Oats are nourishing whole grains and a great source of vitamins, minerals and cholesterol-lowering fiber. Research shows that oats lower cholesterol levels, keep you regular and may help protect against certain cancers.
Recipe Ideas: Add oats whenever you bake. Substitute oat flour for white or wheat flour in pancakes, muffins, quick breads, cookies and coffee cakes for an added dose of fiber. Or try oats in place of bread crumbs in dishes such as meatloaf, meatballs or breading on poultry.
Kale: Even mightier than spinach, kale is the powerhouse of the vegetable kingdom. Its rich, dark color comes from the multiple phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals (especially folate and iron) it contains that fight disease, protect the heart and preserve your eyesight. To top it off, kale is also the “king of calcium” – it delivers the highest absorbable form of calcium possible.
Recipe Idea: Mix kale with pine nuts and raisins, then stuff into winter squash and bake for a colorful, delicious main or side dish. Even easier – saute with garlic and olive oil.
Flaxseed: Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, phytoestrogens and fiber, this powerful seed is most effective when it is ground up and stored away from light, heat and air. Studies suggest that flaxseed lowers the risk of blood clots, stroke and irregular heartbeat. It may also help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.
Menu Idea: Ground flaxseed works easily in all sorts of foods – on top of salads or soup, in yogurt parfaits, smoothies or morning cereal.
Almonds and walnuts: These nuts are high in plant Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E, magnesium, folate, fiber, heart-favorable monoand polyunsaturated fats and phytosterols.
Menu Idea: Mix a few almonds (and berries) into low-fat yogurt, trail mix or fruit salads, and add walnuts to salads, pastas, cookies, muffins and even pancakes for a flavorful crunch.
Brown rice: Contains high levels of B-complex vitamins and magnesium, which nourish our central nervous system. Vitamin B-12 (folate) and Vitamin B-6 protect against blood clots and atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Niacin (Vitamin B-3) helps increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
What about when eating out?
Many restaurants do not yet offer things like kale, flaxseed or brown rice. However, there are many choices you can make to support your heart and your health. When dining out, ask that your food be steamed, poached or baked instead of sauteed or fried. Ask for a side of olive oil and lemon to dress it yourself with the “good” fat. When eating salads, request your dressing on the side and choose oil and vinegar whenever possible. Get an extra serving of veggies (broccoli, carrots, spinach) and forego the white rice or potato. Choose lighter sauces vs. cream-based sauces. Also, it’s important to think outside the box. If there is nothing on the menu that speaks to you, make up your own meal from the appetizers and sides that are offered.
By choosing heart-healthy foods, the “bad” fats naturally find their way out of our diet and life. Steer clear of margarine or anything labeled trans-fats or fractionated palm kernel oil. Moderate other high cholesterol foods like butter, cheese, ice cream, red meat and other highly dense animal foods. With only a few simple changes, you will be well on your way to lowering your cholesterol, having more energy and taking care of that amazing heart that beats for you, every second of every single day.
Source: TriVita VitaJournal February 2009 pg 9.
TriVita – What Causes Bad Breath?
by Brazos Minshew, TriVita Chief Science Officer
One of the most common complaints among people today is poor digestion. This becomes even more distressing when personal issues like poor digestion develop into social issues like bad breath. The signs and symptoms of digestive imbalance are important as we learn to listen to our body.
Learning to listen
Imagine you had to write a book describing in detail how the ecology of our earth functions – how the rain cycle works, photosynthesis, biodiversity, seasons, and so on. Now imagine you could use only 100 words. Would that be a challenge? Absolutely!
Your body has only a few words in its vocabulary. See how many you can name:
- Fatigue
- Pain – sharp or dull
- Bleeding
- Constipation or diarrhea
You get the picture. Your body must communicate an infinitely complex system with just a few “words” in the form of symptoms. So, we need to listen carefully when our body speaks to us.
The heartbreak of halitosis
Digestion begins when we feel the sense of hunger and anticipate satisfying our needs with certain foods we crave. When we see and smell those foods our anticipation is heightened and we begin to secrete digestive juices in preparation for eating. Our mouth may water; this is because digestion begins in our mouth when we chew food and mix it with saliva.
It is important to thoroughly chew our food in order to neutralize the carbohydrates found in absolutely everything we eat. One reason why some people have bad breath (halitosis) is because they just don’t chew their food well enough to neutralize the carbs. It may also be the sign of a more serious health condition.
Slow down when you eat. You will enjoy your meal more, have sweeter breath and digest your food better.
Vitamins and digestion
Our intestines are teeming with trillions of bacteria – most of them friendly! These bacteria are needed to help us utilize our vitamins and minerals. The vitamins and minerals from our food are often not in the form we need them. They must be converted through several steps in order for us to get the benefit from them.
A good example of this is TriVita B-12
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- Vitamin B-12 must first bind with protein and be digested in the stomach with pepsin, which is a combination of enzymes and acids.
- B-12 must be “tagged” for identification by another stomach protein called intrinsic factor. When B-12 reaches the small intestines, certain friendly bacteria begin to convert this complex. So now we have B-12, intrinsic factor, protein and bacteria all combining to prepare our vitamin for transport into the liver.
- When B-12 reaches the liver it is bound to fiber and secreted through the bile back into the small intestines. More bacteria break down the vitamin into even smaller fractions.
- This is repeated several times throughout our digestive cycle until the bacteria and fiber ferment the B-12; once the B-12 is fermented it can be absorbed by the liver. This may take up to three weeks.
Any imbalance in this system will result in indigestion of B-12. Any sign of indigestion or imbalance is a major red flag, warning that you are not digesting your vitamins, especially Vitamin B-12. These signs can include:
- Excess acid
- Bloating
- Gas
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Bad breath
Take care of your digestion by eating nutritiously. Be sure to include:
- Water
- Fiber
- Probiotics
- Vitamin B-12
- Proteins
- Healthy carbohydrates
- Healthy fats
Remember, your digestion can also be impaired by stress. So consider ways to reduce your stress, and supplement your diet with TriVita Adaptogens to protect digestive health from stress. And don’t forget the joy of eating. Joy is really a sign of acceptance. Acceptance is essential for emotional health as we learn to listen to the subtle language of our body.
Sources: TriVita Weekly Wellness Report February 7, 2009
TriVita’s Chief Science Officer Writes Why Multivitamins Are So Important
January 17, 2009 by admin
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by Dr Brazos Minshew
As you review your diet of the past week, ask yourself, “Did I eat the right amount of fruits and vegetables every day?” (Five servings for children, seven servings for women and nine servings for men.) If you can say “yes” – congratulations! If you are like most people you did not reach that goal. And, if you are like most of us, you did not eat all of your fruits and vegetables from an organic source; so, the fruits and vegetables may have been lacking in nutrition. This is why I suggest TriVita NutraFruits. It’s the quick and easy way to help you reach your goals.
Staying on top of our nutrient reserve is important. Our bodies make millions of new cells every day: heart cells, brain cells, bone and blood cells. Every time a cell dies it should be replaced. If you do not have the right amount of nutrients to construct a new cell you will either make an incomplete cell or none at all. The outcome is bad in either case, so we really need to keep all nutrients on board at all times. This is why we suggest a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement.
Supplements
The word supplement means in addition to something – to make up for a deficiency. Vitamin and mineral supplements should be taken in addition to a healthy diet. They make up for the deficiency we face due to the poor nutrient density in our foods. They also help out when our diet is less than perfect.
However, supplements won’t make up for bad dietary choices. We simply must commit ourselves to eating healthier foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Still, most of us realize that we don’t always attend to our diet perfectly. We get busy and don’t always think ahead. After all, we eat to live; we don’t live to eat!
Balance
A multiple vitamin and mineral supplement should reflect the nutrient levels of a normal, healthy diet. In other words, if a nutrient normally appears in the diet at a particular level, this level should be reflected in the vitamin. Vitamins C and B-12 are notable exceptions because our ability to absorb them decreases with age. Even more important than the level of the nutrients is the balance of nutrients. The correct proportion of nutrients needs to be maintained. Otherwise, the supplement will create a greater imbalance than it was meant to solve.
A good example of this is the Norwegian Vitamin Trial for heart health (NORVIT). This trial involved a vitamin cocktail that had the right ingredients. But it was so horribly out of balance that it resulted in the deaths of some of the participants by creating severe nutrient imbalances.
How can you tell if your multivitamin supplement is imbalanced? One way is to notice your urine after you take the supplement. If it turns bright yellow or orange after taking a vitamin you can suspect that this supplement is imbalanced. Now, to be fair, the person taking the vitamin may be imbalanced instead. This happens if someone has eaten an imbalanced diet for some time. Still, it is more often the supplement that is imbalanced, not the person.
Conclusion
So, was that discussion about supplements valuable to you? I hope so. Remember, there are a lot of voices speaking to you about everything from which toothpaste to use to which car to buy. You simply must find a voice you can trust. My ultimate hope in writing the Weekly Wellness Report is to give you reliable, trustworthy information you can use to make the best choices!
Source: TriVita’s Weekly Wellness Report January 17, 2009.
The ADHD/B-12 Connection: A Closer Look
| Summary Read how TriVita Sublingual B-12, B-6 & folic Acid helps with this condition by Dr. Scott Conard, M.D.
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ADHD symptoms are grouped into two categories:
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Protected: Carolyn Gets Surprise Checks From TriVita, You Can Too!
November 29, 2008 by admin
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Help Protect Yourself From Everyday Stress
Are You At Risk? What’s Your Homocysteine Level?
High homocysteine often leads to serious, debilitating conditions including:
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| Help reduce the risk of degenerative diseases
The damage can rarely be reversed. Most North Americans are poorly prepared to handle the effects of a stroke. It’s hard to fully recover from a stroke, so that’s a good reason to start taking TnVita’s HCY Guard immediately to help reduce your risk. When your homocysteine level is too high, your body suffers During the methylation cycle, when HCY fails to recombine the “leftover’ protein into methionine, this excess HCY escapes into your bloodstream. It may begin to build up and cause destructive explosions to the most delicate tissues in your body. For example, it can damage your arteries, brain, bones and even your DNA. The results can be devastating This is the kind of damage that high levels of homocysteine can cause inside your body and brain: Thickening and hardening your arteries and weakening heart tissue —this can lead to strokes and heart attacks by shredding your most delicate tissues and inflicting thousands of tiny paper cuts inside your arteries and brain • Building fibrous webs in the synapses of your brain — this may lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease • Impacting DNA function, causing potentially dangerous cell or DNA mutations • Leaving your bones unable to absorb calcium, causing weak bones and osteoporosis • Contributing to the damage done by many degenerative diseases. Risk Factors A family history of: Cardiovascular disease, Stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Osteoporosis, Diabetes • Low Vitamin B-12, B-6 and Folic Acid levels • Gastric disturbances, breathing difficulties or kidney issues • Age aver 50 • Pregnancy • High stress • Poor eating habits • Lack of exercise • Excessive smoking or coffee drinking. Source: TriVita Magazine, November 2008 pg 10. TriVita’s HCY Guard helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels, get yours here today! |
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The New Faster Acting, Longer-Lasting B-12
November 19, 2008 by admin
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The best Sublingual B-12 is now even better!You benefit more because it has so much moreOur new Super Sublingual B-12 brings you many added advantages: |
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• 3 times— the Vitamin B-12 for more energy and quicker results
• Ginseng for improved mental function and concentration • L-Ornithine Alpha Glutarate to help slow aging of the brain • Cocosin to work alongside Vitamin B-12 for added energy • Convenient once-a-day dosage. |
And, our new Super Sublingual B-12 also retains many of the superior features of our original brand. So with all these extra advantages, you may now want to step up to our all new Super B-12 version.
The better the absorption, the greater the effectivenessQuick and maximum absorption of Super Sublingual B-12 is ensured by TriVita’s It offers your body super supportThere are many reasons to include Super Sublingual B-12 in your daily supplementation to support your overall good health. First, it provides key nutrients to help keep your nerves healthy. Every day, your nerves are damaged by normal wear and tear; Vitamin B-12 helps your body repair and replace these nerves at night, while you sleep. When you’re deficient, however, this vital work isn’t completed, which can lead to a whole host of serious nervous system problems. Second, Super Sublingual B-I2 helps your body manufacture red blood cells and properly replicate DNA. This helps protect against problems of anemia (a deficiency of red blood cells, leading to unusual tiredness and other lethargic symptoms). Source: TriVita magazine, November 2008, pg 4 For more information on all TriVita’s products click here! |
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