TriVita Article: It’s Resolution Season Again… what are yours?

Are they the same as last year . . . and the year before that, and so on? What happens to many people this time of year is simple: They begin with the best, most sincere intentions to take charge of their lifestyle, but make too many unrealistic demands on themselves. Within a week or a month at most, all those promises to lose weight, sleep better, go jogging and so on have fallen by the wayside.

This year, whether you’ve made any resolutions or not, try something a little different. [TriVita's] VitaJournal has collected a number of great suggestions for you to try, suggestions that if you put them into practice, will help you improve your Physical, Emotional and Spiritual health almost instantly.

You can try every suggestion, or just take a couple from each page. What matters is that you try. Read through each suggestion and note which ones appeal to you, then get up and give them a shot. If one doesn’t work, try another. The bottom line is that making healthy changes to your lifestyle depends entirely upon you and the choices you make. Realize, too, that each of these aspects of health and well-being affects the other two. Improve your spiritual health, and your emotional and physical health will improve as well! This is a new year – how about a new you to enjoy it?

Here are a few resolution ideas for you:

1. Go to bed 10 minutes earlier every night; then increase this amount by 10 minutes every week until you are getting to sleep an hour earlier.
2. Keep eight 8-ounce bottles of water chilled in your refrigerator, and drink all eight over the course of a day. Try this for one month and see how you feel.
3. Go for a ten-minute walk every day. Then add 10 minutes every week until you are walking an hour each day.
4. Take one [of TriVita's] Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid or [TriVita] Vital4 each day after breakfast.
5. Lower your blood pressure by taking several slow, deep breaths several times a day.
6. Commit to not taking in any caffeine for two hours before bed; then push that goal back 30 minutes per week until you are free from the addiction to caffeine. (Don’t think you’re addicted? Stop all caffeine intake cold-turkey and see how your body responds.)
7. Clear your bedroom of all distractions to allow yourself an easier time getting to sleep. This includes moving the TV to another room (or getting rid of it entirely).
8. Antioxidants deactivate the free radicals that literally cause you to age. Slow the aging process by including Vitamin C, E, and other antioxidants in both your diet and supplements.
9. A serving of fruits or vegetables is only about half a cup; so adding two servings of fruits or vegetables each day isn’t hard. Build up to no less than seven servings every day.
10. What are your favorite fruits? Go shopping for them once a week for eight weeks, and be sure you eat them all.
11. Wash your hands. This is one of the best methods of preventing colds and flu.
12. Have a complete physical. Meet with your doctor and discuss the results, and what sorts of changes you can make to improve your health.
13. No matter what exercise you prefer, begin with 10 minutes of stretching. Stretch every day.
14. Clean your house. Not only will you get a cardiovascular workout, but you’ll be removing dangerous allergens and pollutants that can harm your health.

See tomorrows TriVita article on resolutions ideas for your emotional health.

Source: TriVita VitaJournal January 2006 page 4-5.

What Are Adaptogens? Part Two

And other frequently asked questions about Adaptogen 10 Plus!

Adaptogens are unique plants that are genetically coded to adjust to environmental conditions, no matter how harsh. Adaptogens change in response to environmental stresses.

Q: Can vegetarians, vegans and people with gluten or yeast allergies take it?
A: Adaptogen 10 Plus contains no animal by-products and is completely plant based, so anyone with meat or wheat restrictions can take it.

Q: If I have deficiencies In my diet, will Adaptogen 10 Plus make a difference?
A: Although Adaptogen 10 Plus benefits nearly everyone, it cannot by itself make up for a nutritionally deficient diet. For optimum results, add Adaptogen 10 Plus to your healthy lifestyle that includes TriVita’s 10 Essentials.

Q: Will this product take the place of any other TriVita product?
A: If you’re using this product daily, you’re getting the nutrients found in Super Antioxidant Complex and AloeVita – along with many more nutrients.

Q: Are there TriVita products that are recommended to take with Adaptogen 10 Plus?
A: Its important to secure a nutritional foundation, which includes a good multiple vitamin such as VitaDaily AM/PM; Daily Men or Women; a good essential fatty acid product such as TriVita’s OmegaPrime, Vitamin C, and of course our patented sub-lingual delivery system TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid for complete stress fighting protection. HCY Guard should be used in place of Sublingual B-12 if high homocysteine levels are a concern, For help with all of your nutritional and wellness needs, please call our Wellness Consultants at 1-800-994-7116.

Q: What are the primary benefits of Adaptogen 10 Plus?
A: It helps our bodies fight aging caused by cellular damage. Adaptogens provide nourishment to strengthen cells, Optiberry helps neutralize-free radicals to reduce cellular damage and nourishes our cells, and aloe vera helps us absorb nutrients better

Q: Will it help me sleep and focus mentally?
A: Adaptogens adjust to the needs of your body. If it’s time to sleep, they’ll help you ease into sleep. If it time for you to focus on a task, they’ll help you adjust to stress and support your need to concentrate. In most cases, Adaptogen 10 Plus nourishes the process programmed into our nervous systems; to be awake or asleep when you need to be.

Q: Will it enhance my athletic performance?
A: Yes. Adaptogens have been studied since the 1940’s in Russia. During the 1960’s and 1970’s, the Russian athletes so dominated the Olympic games that there were rumors they were using performance-enhancing drugs. In reality, they were using performance-enhancing adaptogens, not drugs. Adaptogen 10 Plus was formulated to enhance your body’s performance without drug.

Q: Will Adaptogen Plus help me deal with pain?
A: Yes Many botanicals are natural pain relievers because they act as cyclo-oxygenase 2, or Cox2 inhibitors, This means that certain plants directly target the enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain.

Q: How do I know if the product is working for me?
A: People often feel Adaptogen 10 Plus within minutes of taking it. Others report a gradual improvement in some aspects of their health over time. Short term benefits may be experienced, but its long-term health benefits are important.

Q: How should I store Adaptogen 10 Plus?
A: If your package was delivered on your doorstep in the heat/sun, don’t worry. Your product was shipped to you in an opaque bottle to protect it against sunlight, as antioxidants break. down much faster in extreme heat and direct sun. It’s only under extreme heat conditions (180 degrees or more) over an extended period of time that will accelerate a loss in antioxidant value. Once you receive your Adaptogen 10 Plus, you should store it in a cool, dark environment, and we recommend refrigerating it for optimal taste.

Source: TriVita Brochure BR007 Revised 8.06

TriVita’s Vitamin C Flush

Boost Your Immune System and Cleanse your body and help get rid of toxins Over time, your body collects toxins, or poisons, that can damage your health. They collect in your lymphatic system and this can affect your body’s ability to heal itself . What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic or “lymph” system is an important part of the immune system. It’s made up of vessels, organs, nodes and ducts that help maintain fluid balance in your body. Plus, the lymph system makes, stores and carries white blood cells throughout your body. Toxins can pile up in your lymph nodes. Two thirds of your immune system resides in these lymph nodes. If they are full of toxins, your body will not respond correctly to new stresses. Also, allergies and autoimmune diseases can start with these nodes when they are full of waste. A process called a “Vitamin C Flush” can help your body get rid of this waste. The Vitamin C flush The Vitamin C Flush can help stimulate your lymphatic system and help you calculate the maximum amount of Vitamin C that your body can use every day. Because Vitamin C is water soluble, it must be taken every day. It is an important antioxidant that helps protect cells against damage caused by free radicals (unstable atoms or molecules). It also supports the body’s immune system and plays a role in healthy gums, skin, vision and connective tissue. Here’s how the Flush works: 1. Start your Flush in the morning on an empty stomach; set aside at least 4 hours of uninterrupted time at home. It will not take that long but you want to have that time to comfortably recover from the Flush. 2. Take 1 teaspoon of TriVita Non-Acidic Vitamin C Crystals in a little water every 15 minutes until the lymph system “Flushes.” Important note: Some people report loose stools or even diarrhea with large amounts of Vitamin C. The lymph Flush is not to be confused with diarrhea. Lymph fluid is plasma – mostly water. You will know your lymph system has Flushed when you release large amounts of fluid through your bowels. This is the point where your body can no longer absorb Vitamin C. 3. Multiply the number of teaspoons of Vitamin C it took to Flush by 0.75. This is the maximum number of teaspoons you can use in a day. Example: 8 teaspoons to Flush x 0.75 = 6 Take no more than 6 teaspoons of Vitamin C per day 4. Divide the number of daily teaspoons by 3; this will be your serving in the morning, midday and evening. Example: Maximum of 6 teaspoons 6 ÷ 3 = 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons in the morning 2 teaspoons at midday 2 teaspoons in the evening 5. Finish the bottle of Vitamin C at this reduced serving. You may continue taking this amount daily for several months if desired. The average person can Flush 1-4 times per year. In time, and after several Flushes, you may see that your daily Vitamin C needs go down to what may be considered a more normal serving – one or two teaspoons, twice a day. Source: VitaJournal Jan 2008 pg 21

Vitamin C, A Boost To Your Health & Well-Being

Summary
As cooler temperatures arrive, many people like to load up on Vitamin C to ward off colds.

Vitamin C and your body

Humans are one of the few mammals that can’t produce Vitamin C. That’s right; your body doesn’t make or store this vital nutrient so you must replenish your body’s supply of it every day. Why?

Bones – All the minerals in your bones require Vitamin C to turn them into health-building materials.
Blood – Your blood needs Vitamin C to convert iron into hemoglobin, a protein in your red blood cells.
Collagen – Vitamin C is required to form collagen; collagen in turn forms the body’s connective tissues such as blood vessels, tendons, ligaments and bones.
Gums – Vitamin C helps maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Immune system function – Vitamin C activates immune cells called lymphocytes. Vitamin C also acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting your body from free radicals; these damaging molecules can result from metabolism, environmental toxins and stress. Free radicals have been implicated in conditions ranging from heart disease and cancer to arthritis and inflammation. In addition to protecting against free radicals, Vitamin C can help expand the lifespan of other antioxidants such as Vitamins A and E.

Vitamin C and diabetes

A study in the July 2008 Archives of Internal Medicine showed that those with higher Vitamin C levels had a 62% lower risk of developing Type II diabetes than those with lower levels of Vitamin C. That’s great news considering that 24 million people in the United States alone have diabetes (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Vitamin C and cancer

A 2008 study from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Kansas showed that when Vitamin C was administered intravenously to mice, it reduced the weight of ovarian, brain and pancreatic cancer tumors by 41 to 53%! The body will only allow a certain amount of Vitamin C to be absorbed when it’s taken orally, so researchers wanted to test the results of intravenous Vitamin C. What they found is that while Vitamin C shrank cancer tumors, it did not affect normal cells. Other conditions that Vitamin C has been shown to help include:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Stroke
• High cholesterol
• Macular degeneration
• Aging skin.

Vitamin C and you

So now the question is: How much Vitamin C do you need? Individual needs for Vitamin C depend on a variety of factors; one way to determine how much your body can use is by doing the Vitamin C Flush. savings on TriVita Non-Acidic Vitamin C, see page 12.) The Vitamin C Flush helps you figure out how much Vitamin C you should be taking each day. Plus, the Vitamin C Flush can help detoxify your system. Your need for Vitamin C may diminish when you eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. You may need more Vitamin C if you are:

• Sick
• Running a fever
• Recovering from surgery
• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding

The bottom line? A diet rich in fruits and vegetables as well as high-quality supplements can help ensure you get the Vitamin C you need for optimum health. By actively taking control of your health now, you can help avoid the usual sniffles, sneezing and coughing that come with colder weather – and you can reap the protective health benefits of this amazing vitamin

Source: VitaJournal November 2008 pg 4.

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Reduce The Damaging Effects Of Daily Stress On Your Body

A single 1 oz serving of Adaptogen 10 Plus delivers three NATURAL stress-combating products in one.

There are three key categories of nutrients In our breakthrough scientific formulation that provide tremendous health and wellness benefits to you: adaptogen, antioxidants and aloe vera. They have been specifically formulated to combat the damages stress can inflict
on your body and health.

These ancient plant extracts from cold, harsh regions in Russia and Asia have been used for centuries by some of the healthiest~ people on the planet. Adaptogens are renowned for their ability to help improve performance, assist the body in coping with stress and protect our cells damage from viruses and illness. Adaptogen 10 Plus has 1O plant and herbal extracts with adaptogenic qualities, each one chosen for its ability to help the body “adapt” to stress and stressful situations quickly and efficiently.

Dark-colored berries have been scientifically proven contain compounds that help the body stay healthy and prevent damage from free radicals. Free radicals are a normal side effect of oxidation (like rust) in the body. When there are too many free radicals, our cells go under attack and may not function as well. Our immune systems can suffer and we can become sick more frequently. Adaptogen 10 Plus contains a proprietary blend of antioxidants extracted from berries and other prime sources of antioxidants.

Stress stops digestion; aloe vera helps remove the effects on your digestive system. Known since the days of Cleopatra for its healing powers and ability to improve digestion, aloe vera is also due b of Adaptogen 10 Plus. Vitamins and nutrients delivered in an aloe vera base have been shown to be easier for the body to absorb than if they were in a water base.

Here’s how Adaptogen 10 Plus works:

Adaptogen 10 Plus offers astounding health benefits you can feel — controlled calm, increased mental and physical performance and much more Adaptogen 10 Plus’ natural ingredients work together to help your body’s cells and systems adapt to stress, get stronger, combat damaging free radicals and improve nutrient absorption Stress tries to pull us apart — Adaptogen 10 Plus helps us “keep it together” by creating a solid defense against stress, when used every day.

Source: TriVita magazine, August 2008, pg 7

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