Women, Make Health Your Top Priority
November 28, 2008 by admin
Filed under Women Health
Summary
Taking care of yourself is essential to living a longer, healthier life
By Dr. Tammy Pon, M.D.
Only a few short years ago the life expectancy for women reached a peak in modern history, with most women living to an average 79 years of age! In honor of this very special issue that addresses women’s health, 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 attacks and heart disease kill more women than any other cause. 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 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).
A heart attack in a woman is not always the “elephant sitting on my chest” feeling that accompanies a heart attack in men. Instead, there may be an “impending sense of doom” accompanied by shortness of breath, fatigue and low back pain, jaw pain and shoulder pain. Also, if a man comes into the emergency room sweating, with shortness of breath and chest pain the ER staff will automatically assume “heart attack.” When a woman enters the ER with similar symptoms, many in the ER staff will assume “panic attack!” The delay in treatment to differentiate these two conditions may cost a woman her life.
A woman is not a man. Yet, medicine assumes that the heart attack symptoms commonly presented by men are the standard for measuring ER reactions. With aging women outnumbering aging men by more than 2:1, it’s time for emergency room staff to be more aware of women’s unique health needs.
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. Weight-bearing exercises are important, too because they strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis.
Talk about your anxieties with another woman. Why? In one study, talking with a woman reduced the blood pressure of both men and women, while talking with men did not. Stress management along with consistent exercise, proper rest and plenty of fruits and vegetables holds the promise of a healthy heart. Be diligent about testing risk factors as well: blood pressure, triglycerides, blood sugar, body composition, homocysteine, C-Reactive protein and lipids.
Bone health
Another risk that comes with the blessing of a longer life is osteoporosis: thinning bones. Take Vitamin D supplements as well. Eat calcium-rich foods – especially fruits and vegetables. Remember, cows get the calcium for their own bones from vegetation. I’ve already mentioned exercise for heart health. Weight-bearing exercise becomes critical now for bone health. The extra weight increases bone metabolism and draws nutrients to the weakest areas of bone to strengthen them. Don’t rely on medications alone to promote healthy bones. Take charge of your bone health now to protect against osteoporosis.
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. 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. Taking the appropriate supplements can help us face our increased longevity with enthusiasm and vitality.
Source: VitaJournal October 2008 pg 6.
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Critical Information About Your Bone Health
November 25, 2008 by admin
Filed under Bone Builder
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Learn about the processes that break down and rebuild bone to help prevent bone loss and maintain bone health Your body is constantly changing. Bone remodeling is a natural process that breaks down and rebuilds bone While you’re growing, the nutrients you take in from food contribute to your body’s growth – including your bone growth. This process is called modeling. During childhood and adolescence, if you don’t give your bones the nutrients they need to grow (primarily calcium and phosphorus), the structure of your bones won’t be as strong when you reach adulthood. Instead of a healthy, dense structure your bones may be porous, which can contribute to breakdown and fragility of your bones (osteoporosis) later in life. |
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| By the time you reach your adult size, around age 20, the growth (modeling) process ends and a new process called “bone remodeling” begins. This is a normal process that breaks down and rebuilds bone. In the best circumstances, you’ve contributed enough calcium and phosphorous to your bones while you were growing, and the food you eat and the supplements you take now will contain enough calcium and phosphorous to rebuild the bone and store away these minerals for future use.If you don’t eat foods that contain calcium and phosphorous or take supplements, your bones will experience a deficiency. Every time these essential minerals are withdrawn and there isn’t a mineral deposit made to help your body rebuild bones, your bones weaken. Natural processes within your body guarantee that your bones will weaken over time
After 30, if the normal remodeling process is allowed to continue, your bones will naturally break down at a faster rate than they’re rebuilt. If you don’t add additional nutrients that are proven to rebuild bone, your bones will grow increasingly weak, will eventually become brittle (osteoporosis), and you’ll be at greater risk for fractures. Most supplements on the market only maintain current bone structure. There are three primary reasons why you need a supplement that will rebuild bone: In childhood, when bones build and grow, did your diet include enough bone-building calcium (dairy, kale, broccoli)? Were you active enough to provide a strong foundation for healthy bones? If not, then you probably reached your full growth at age 20 with some bone weakness. Did you do enough weight bearing exercise to keep bones strong? If not, then your bones weakened even more. After age 31, did you supplement daily with a bone-building formula to help support bone rebuilding? The TriVita Bone Builder helps rebuild bone. Bone Builder contains Bone Growth Factor, an exclusive blend of ingredients proven to improve bone density. Third-party, scientific tests prove that TriVita Bone Builder, with Bone Growth Factor, builds bone. Bone Growth Factor is a proprietary blend of nutrients selected using the latest science. The nutrients were researched, tested, and blended in the exact proportions to help grow bone. In addition to Bone Growth Factor, TriVitaTM Bone Builder combines highly absorbable minerals and nutrients known to promote bone strength. A clinical trial conducted by Larry A. Tucker Ph.D. shows that TriVitaTM Bone Builder helps rebuild bones. The 114 women subjects were required to be healthy non-smokers between the ages of 25 – 65 years of age; the average age was 48.5 years. The subjects were not allowed to participate in the study if they were taking any prescription drug to manage low bone density or osteoporosis. At the beginning of the study, each subject was given a bone density exam to measure bone mass. After 9 months of taking Bone Builder, subjects showed significantly greater bone mass density (gain) in their hips and necks when compared with subjects who did not take Bone Builder (placebo). The results of the study show that Bone Builder improved bone mass, helping subjects who consistently took Bone Builder to rebuild bone mass. Along with a good diet, weight-bearing exercise, and not smoking, take TriVitaTM Bone Builder, with Bone Growth Factor, to help rebuild bones and protect against osteoporosis. Regular use of Bone Builder will help protect your bones in three ways: 1. Helps maintain current bone mass with highly absorbable minerals known to promote bone health 2. Our patented formula encourages the body’s natural internal mechanisms to rebuild bone in women over 40 3.Speeds the bone building process while helping to reduce the break down process Osteoporosis is a silent disease – the first noticeable sign that you have osteoporosis could be a fracture. We recommend asking your health care practitioner to schedule regular bone scans to track your bone health after age 50. Source: VitaJournal, November 2006 pg 6. |
Maintain Your Weight Loss Goals Through The Holidays
| It’s the time of the year when your healthy diet is sabotaged by holiday parties, family get-togethers and church socials – all featuring a tempting cascade of fattening goodies. This year, you don’t have to feel guilty about overindulging – TriVita’s Leanology provides you with the tools to help you control portions or resist temptation altogether. | |
| Leanology nutritional Shakes help you feel full for hours
Drink a delicious Leanology Shake for lunch, dinner, or an hour before a holiday gathering to help take the edge off your hunger and limit trips to the buffet table. |
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| The balanced nutrition in Leanology Shakes includes:
• Whole Food Complex – supplying important phytonutrients for overall health • Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids – good fats boost metabolism, helping you burn more calories and enjoy more energy • Fiber – helps improve digestion and metabolism, balances blood sugar levels and minimizes cravings |
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| Leanology Weight Loss capsules with converta™ help suppress appetite For added appetite control, take two Leanology capsules with meals. They are the only capsules with Converta™, our proprietary blend of ingredients which actually converts stored fat into energy! Leanology Capsules target these four key areas of weight loss:
• Energy and metabolism • Cortisol and anti-stress • Appetite control • Blood sugar balance use Leanology to lose weight the smart and healthy way It’s great for your regular daily weight loss plan… and it also helps keep you on track before special occasion meals. Members are finding a variety of creative ways to make their shakes even more flavorful and nutritional! Blend frozen berries, cubed pineapple or a banana into a Creamy Vanilla flavored shake. Or add a couple of tablespoons of concentrated orange juice to your usual vanilla shake recipe for a yummy creamsicle flavor. Source: VitaJournal, November 2007 pg 13. |
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The Truth About Alzheimer’s Disease
November 20, 2008 by admin
Filed under Alzheimers, Diseases
| In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month the follow article is an excerpt taken from November 2008 VitaJournal Pg 22.
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| Myth: Alzheimer’s disease is genetic; there is nothing we can do about it.Truth: AD is the accumulation of many years of damage to your brain, causing plaque to build up and nerves to tangle. There are prevention strategies that work to help reduce the damage to our brain and to reduce the chances of AD. The chances of being diagnosed with AD increase as we age. AD affects about half of people age 85 and older. |  |
| A gene defect that predisposes a person to AD is called the MTHFR defect. This gene pumps out HCY in very high amounts. What is the solution for elevated HCY? Foods and food supplements rich in B vitamins. (A published clinical trial of HCY Guard demonstrated that it reduced elevated HCY levels by 35% in just 42 days!)
So, while there are definite genetic markers to help us determine our AD risk, there are also proven strategies to help us protect against the damage that may lead to AD. Reduce your risk by reducing toxic, inflammatory, brain-destroying levels of homocysteine. Myth: Only drugs are powerful enough to stop Alzheimer’s disease Truth: AD prevention depends to a large extent on the choices we make every day. According to the National Institutes of Health, the majority of AD prevention strategies rest in our own hands. o Reduce toxins, including toxic levels of HCY o Meticulously manage your blood pressure, blood sugar and LDL (“bad” cholesterol) levels During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, let’s use this opportunity to learn all we can about AD prevention strategies and implement them daily. To view this article in its entirety click here |
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The New Faster Acting, Longer-Lasting B-12
November 19, 2008 by admin
Filed under Sublingual B-12
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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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.
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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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