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TriVita Health – The amazing antioxidant power of Betalains
Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea™ offers an abundance of these inflammation-busting nutrients
By Brazos Minshew, TriVita Chief Science Officer

The word “science” comes from a Greek word meaning “to know.” Yet it seems that the more we learn about nature, the more it defines the boundaries of what we do not know! It is like science in reverse: the more we learn, the more we realize how little we know.

A relatively new discovery has merged ingredients in nature in a way that science did not know was possible. These nutrients are called Betalains. Betalains were originally thought to be just a pigment – an inert color that made a plant pretty, but imparted no real health benefit.

As time progressed, science discovered that the protein structure of Betalains is not only beneficial – it is vital for life! Soon, the antioxidant value of Betalains opened the door of discovery: Betalains exist in a wide variety (there are 24 Betalains), and each one completes a specific need in human health by supplying structure and function to every human cell.

Important functions of Betalains
A cell distressed by external toxins and internal deficiencies will eventually wither, collapse and die. If more cells die than can be replaced, we slip into a kind of “deficit spending” and our lean body mass withers. This is called sarcopenia or premature aging. Betalains can be used to shore up or strengthen the cell wall. This leads to rehydration of the cell and repair of sarcopenia, premature aging.

A cell in the human body is very much like a water balloon; tremendous internal pressure held in place by a thin membrane. Your body maintains this pressure by keeping a perfect balance of minerals inside and outside the cell wall. If this balance of minerals shifts, the membrane becomes unstable and the “water” pours out; the cell dies.

The mineral balancing effects of Betalains relentlessly work to maintain a 2:1 ratio of minerals: potassium inside the cell, sodium outside the cell; magnesium inside the cell, calcium outside the cell and so on. This maintains the integrity of the cell wall and keeps the cell from “popping” – dying prematurely. Speaking of “popping” a cell, nothing pops a cell like a toxin! We are exposed to toxins from the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. We are also exposed to toxins from within our own body: allergies, bacteria, viruses and metabolism.

Betalains support the structure and function of the cell as mentioned before. They also work to neutralize toxins by supporting your natural detoxification processes as well as draining away accumulations of toxic waste.

If toxins accumulate or trauma injures a cell, if stress creates tension or if nutrient deficiency weakens a cell, then chronic inflammation is certain to appear. Chronic inflammation is at the heart of the most feared diseases we face: heart attack, cancer, stroke, asthma, diabetes and others. Betalains serve as anti-inflammatory nutrients to help quench the fire of chronic inflammation. Regardless of where inflammation begins or what process it affects, Betalains help reduce the activity of the enzymes known to cause all inflammation. This explains why people with very diverse health concerns find benefits from Betalains: they help reduce inflammation no matter where it exists!

Concentrated Betalains
As mentioned before, science has discovered 24 Betalains, each with a different structure and different function. Some vegetables (beets and rainbow chard) contain a few Betalains; some desert plants contain a few more. Only the Nopal cactus of the Sonoran Desert contains all 24 Betalains. This is because the Sonoran Desert is the most extreme desert in the world and the Nopal plant needs all 24 Betalains to survive in this intense environment.

How about you? Is your environment so intense that you are threatened by chronic inflammation? Are you exposed to toxins from outside and inside your body? Do you feel that you are aging a bit quicker than you would like? If so, perhaps the emerging science of Betalains – the anti-inflammatory protein/antioxidant complex from the Sonoran Desert – can help you live a longer, happier life!

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TriVita Health — Thanks to Sublingual B-12 Dr. Eva is back to her bubbly self

This professor, writer, wife and mother of two, keeps forging ahead

Eva’s busy life finally caught up with her. So, it’s no surprise that about a year ago, she got diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Her time was spent simultaneously working as a professor at different universities, writing several books, being a mom to two kids and a wife, all while going through some tough personal issues. To say the least, Eva was dealing with constant stress and needed help. “I just felt so tired! My mental and physical energy were completely disappearing and I felt like I was dragging all the time,” Eva recalls.

While watching TV, she happened to see James and Betty Robison talking about TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid. “I had been praying to find a solution to my anxiety, stress and fatigue. I called right away when I heard about the B-12.” When the B-12 arrived, Eva took one tablet a day, but wanted stronger results. “I actually did feel better, but was still not where I needed to be in order to maintain my demanding schedule.” Shortly thereafter, a friend and colleague, Sue, called Eva and suggested that she try taking three tablets at a time to see if that would help. “I was ready to go for the B-12 injections by that point, but I definitely didn’t want to resort to painful shots! I took Sue’s advice and started taking three tablets in the morning, and three more at night. I could tell a difference right away.”

Eva continued her routine, and then received another call from Sue about a brand new product (at the time) that TriVita was launching, called Super Sublingual B-12. It was perfect for Eva, since the Super B-12 had three times the B-12 as in the original. “I ordered it right away and was able to just take one tablet of the Super B-12, instead of three. I felt like another person!”

Since taking Super Sublingual B-12, Eva can tell that her mood is much more stable and she is back to her bubbly, energetic self. “I’m so pleased with taking TriVita products. I want to reach out to more women like me, who have a lot on their plates. We’re so prone to thinking it’s just in our heads and that nothing is wrong. But I’m here to say that it’s not always psychological. Being stressed, being fatigued and lacking energy is REAL. It is something so many of us deal with, and there’s a great solution out there – TriVita’s B-12!”

Along with getting her mental and physical energy back for her day-to-day routine, Eva began walking again. “I completely believe in the importance of taking care of oneself. For three years I wasn’t able to work out. I didn’t even have the energy to walk,” Eva explains. “But after taking the Super Sublingual B-12, I am exercising and losing weight. My stamina is better, and my clarity of mind is back!”

“I think one of the greatest things about Sublingual B-12, or the Super B-12 is that they don’t have to be swallowed. I happen to deal with a health condition called gastritis [inflammation of the stomach], which makes it hard for me to absorb vitamins or nutrients from my food. The Sublingual B-12 just goes directly to my bloodstream and skips the digestive process altogether, so I get more nutrients.”

Eva can’t wait to tell more people about Sublingual B-12. “TriVita has helped me in so many areas. When I don’t take my B-12, people who know me can tell. I don’t know what I’d do without it. I now sleep soundly and don’t feel stressed. Thank you, TriVita for making such wonderful products!”

* You should not use the information in this publication for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment.

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TriVita Health — Thanks to Sublingual B-12 Dr. Eva is back to her bubbly self

This professor, writer, wife and mother of two, keeps forging ahead

Eva’s busy life finally caught up with her. So, it’s no surprise that about a year ago, she got diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Her time was spent simultaneously working as a professor at different universities, writing several books, being a mom to two kids and a wife, all while going through some tough personal issues. To say the least, Eva was dealing with constant stress and needed help. “I just felt so tired! My mental and physical energy were completely disappearing and I felt like I was dragging all the time,” Eva recalls.

While watching TV, she happened to see James and Betty Robison talking about TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid. “I had been praying to find a solution to my anxiety, stress and fatigue. I called right away when I heard about the B-12.” When the B-12 arrived, Eva took one tablet a day, but wanted stronger results. “I actually did feel better, but was still not where I needed to be in order to maintain my demanding schedule.” Shortly thereafter, a friend and colleague, Sue, called Eva and suggested that she try taking three tablets at a time to see if that would help. “I was ready to go for the B-12 injections by that point, but I definitely didn’t want to resort to painful shots! I took Sue’s advice and started taking three tablets in the morning, and three more at night. I could tell a difference right away.”

Eva continued her routine, and then received another call from Sue about a brand new product (at the time) that TriVita was launching, called Super Sublingual B-12. It was perfect for Eva, since the Super B-12 had three times the B-12 as in the original. “I ordered it right away and was able to just take one tablet of the Super B-12, instead of three. I felt like another person!”

Since taking Super Sublingual B-12, Eva can tell that her mood is much more stable and she is back to her bubbly, energetic self. “I’m so pleased with taking TriVita products. I want to reach out to more women like me, who have a lot on their plates. We’re so prone to thinking it’s just in our heads and that nothing is wrong. But I’m here to say that it’s not always psychological. Being stressed, being fatigued and lacking energy is REAL. It is something so many of us deal with, and there’s a great solution out there – TriVita’s B-12!”

Along with getting her mental and physical energy back for her day-to-day routine, Eva began walking again. “I completely believe in the importance of taking care of oneself. For three years I wasn’t able to work out. I didn’t even have the energy to walk,” Eva explains. “But after taking the Super Sublingual B-12, I am exercising and losing weight. My stamina is better, and my clarity of mind is back!”

“I think one of the greatest things about Sublingual B-12, or the Super B-12 is that they don’t have to be swallowed. I happen to deal with a health condition called gastritis [inflammation of the stomach], which makes it hard for me to absorb vitamins or nutrients from my food. The Sublingual B-12 just goes directly to my bloodstream and skips the digestive process altogether, so I get more nutrients.”

Eva can’t wait to tell more people about Sublingual B-12. “TriVita has helped me in so many areas. When I don’t take my B-12, people who know me can tell. I don’t know what I’d do without it. I now sleep soundly and don’t feel stressed. Thank you, TriVita for making such wonderful products!”

* You should not use the information in this publication for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment.

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TriVita Health – Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes

By making healthy lifestyle changes and modifications, you can help reduce inflammation in your body. And simultaneously improve your overall health!

1. If you smoke, quit.

2. Practice stress management techniques such as deep breathing to help manage your stress load.

3. Simply being overweight can increase inflammation. Start a sensible diet and exercise plan – it will help with inflammation and your overall sense of health and well-being.

4. Exercise at least 30 minutes per day, three to five days per week.

5. Cut out unhealthy food choices – some of which can actually contribute to inflammation: trans fats, refined carbohydrates, processed foods.

6. Make anti-inflammatory foods a staple in your diet.

7. Practice good oral hygiene: brush after every meal and floss once a day.

8. Take Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea™.

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TriVita Health – Inflammation and Your Body
It could be causing damage right now!

Inflammation. It seems like you hear about it every day on the news. Scientists are now linking inflammation with a wide variety of conditions including:

• All types of pain
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Gum disease

Although inflammation hasn’t been pinpointed as the cause of all these conditions, it has been well-documented as playing a part in them – often intensifying the symptoms and effects.

So what exactly is inflammation, how can it affect you and how can you help reduce it?

First things first: What is inflammation?
Inflammation is your immune system’s response to damage. This damage can arise from trauma, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, stress, genetic abnormalities, metabolic disorders and a host of other sources. Certain lifestyle choices can also contribute to inflammation: poor diet, stress, overweight, a sedentary lifestyle and smoking. Inflammation can cause redness, swelling, heat, pain and loss of function.

When you’re injured, the inflammatory response immediately moves into action. White blood cells rush to the scene of the damage and begin to destroy the damaged cells, while sending out chemical signals that call for more help. That’s when unstable molecules called free radicals are released. Free radicals, now considered key players in many diseases, start to attack the damaged area, destroying some healthy cells in the process. This new damage leads to yet another round of inflammation. And so the cycle of inflammation continues: what’s called chronic inflammation. And that’s when the trouble begins!

How inflammation affects your body
Though you may not see or even feel inflammation, it may be silently burning within your body right now. Over time, this collective damage can spell trouble for the immediate area of inflammation as well as your overall health.

• Heart
Inflammation is believed to contribute to the formation of plaque in blood vessels, as well as the formation of blood clots. When these blood clots break free into the blood, they can block blood flow to the brain or heart, resulting in a heart attack or stroke.

• Brain
Inflammation plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease, yet scientists are still uncertain what that role is. However, one theory is that inflammation kicks into gear because of the plaques and tangles in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. In trying to solve the problem, inflammation just makes matters worse.

• Joints
Long-term inflammation of the joints can result in destroyed ligaments and tendons, damage to joint cartilage and bone and even bone erosion. This leads to pain, deformity and an inability to perform daily tasks – drastically affecting quality of life.

• Mouth and gums
Although dental researchers once thought bacterial infections caused gum disease, it is now thought that some of the more severe symptoms of gum disease are attributable to inflammation. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health, reports that inflammation can even break down bone and connective tissue that keep the teeth in place.

• Emotional health
Inflammation may even play a role in your emotions! Scientists at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign discovered that an enzyme secreted by the immune system caused inflammation-related, depression-like symptoms in mice. Because inflammation is linked with conditions often accompanied by depression – such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease – researchers expect that this study will provide insight into chronic inflammation’s role in depression.

• Cancer cell growth
Although researchers haven’t discovered the exact mechanism of inflammation’s role in cancer, they believe it encourages cancer growth. According to the American Cancer Society, inflammation creates just the right conditions for cancer cells to grow and multiply.

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TriVita Health — How Much Do You Know About Men’s Health?

Test your knowledge with this quiz from the centers for Disease control and prevention

True or False?
1. A man’s exposure to substances in the workplace can affect his ability to have healthy children.

2. Adults should get at least one hour of physical activity a week.

3. Males are more likely than females to die from injury in the workplace.

4. People do not need to get vaccinations after age 21.

5. Men are more likely than women to attempt suicide.

6. More men die from prostate cancer than from any other type of cancer.

7. Cancer is the leading cause of death in men.

8. Males are more likely than females to sustain a traumatic brain injury.

Answers:
1. True: A man’s exposure to certain substances in the workplace can affect his ability to have healthy children by affecting sperm and sexual performance. Also, certain substances unintentionally brought home by a worker may affect a woman’s reproductive system or the health of an unborn child.

2. False: Adults should get at least 2 ½ hours of physical activity a week, including aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities.

3. True: Of the U.S. workers that died from injury at work in 2005, males accounted for 93% of all deaths and had a work-related fatality rate about 12 times the rate for females.

4. False: Vaccinations aren’t just for kids. Far too many adults become ill, are disabled and die each year from diseases that could easily have been prevented by vaccines. Keep track of your vaccinations, and make sure you keep them up-to-date.

5. False: Women are three times more likely to report attempting suicide than men. However, men are four times more likely to actually die from suicide. In 2004, 80% of suicide deaths were among men. If you or someone you know is in a suicidal crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.

6. False: More men and women die from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer. Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke to lower your risk for lung cancer, heart disease, and other diseases and conditions. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men.

7. False: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. To lower your risk for heart disease, get regular blood cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, prevent and control diabetes, avoid smoking and secondhand smoke, limit alcohol use, keep a healthy weight, eat healthy and get regular physical activity.

8. True: Males are about twice as likely as females to sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. To help prevent TBI, wear a seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle, wear a helmet when riding a bike and playing contact sports and make living areas safer for seniors and children.

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TriVita Health — Honoring fathers, honoring Him
by Chaplain Gene Henderson

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” – Exodus 20:12

This month, Father’s Day will bring a flurry of greeting cards, ties, gadgets and phone calls across North America. However, not everyone greets this day with gladness. I know from personal experience and years of counseling others that a troubled relationship with the father figure in your life can harden your heart.

Whether you regard your father with loving gratitude or not, I’d like to explore how you can still honor him – and therefore honor God the Father – without ignoring your personal feelings. When Scripture tells us to “Honor your father…,” that isn’t a command to endorse or ignore behavior that might have been neglectful or harsh (and certainly not in cases of bodily abuse). Rather, I think the Bible is telling us to recognize the good things we got from our fathers, to focus on the positive memories. This helps us relate to God the Father, and to appreciate His blessings.

Honor your father as you’d like to be honored
Consider this: How you honor your father is an example to your children of how you’d like to be honored. If you let difficulties from the past keep you estranged from your father (in memory or in life), then that’s how you’re teaching your children to treat you.

Do you remember your father as too strict? You could choose to also remember that he was the one who brought you a puppy when you were little. Do you hang on to resentment that he rarely showed affection or approval? Maybe now you realize that in working to provide the basics, he was expressing love in his way. The point is, when you focus on the good qualities of your father you do two important things: you pass on a powerful example of remembrance to your own family, and you help empower yourself to have a better relationship with God.

When you think about it, it makes sense: If all your connections with your earthly father seem negative, how can you relate to the heavenly Father with love and appreciation? It’s never too late to reach out and re-connect with the good memories from your past. I re-connected with my own father after a 20-year separation, and I’m so thankful that I did. Each Father’s Day I called him to keep in touch, and after he passed on, I shared with my family a letter about all the good he brought to my life.

Remember the good and pass it on
I’m not saying it’s always easy to forgive, but I am saying that it’s worth it – to you and those who look to you as a father. Perhaps you could start by making a list of positive memories: What good things did your father do with you, give to you, teach you that you remember fondly? What did he talk about from his own childhood that helped you see what his upbringing was like?

That list of memories could turn into a letter you write, whether to him in person or to his spirit, and share with your family. Or maybe you could tape record those memories so your children and grandchildren share your history, hearing your voice.

In your own life, you may know now that good parenting can be a very tough job. I wonder if, when we disappoint Him, God the Father feels the same way? This Father’s Day, I urge you to remember… reach out… and honor your father to honor Him.

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TriVita Health — Christa’s Favorite Salad Dressing

Ingredients
2 parts raw Apple Cider Vinegar
1 part Flax Oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. Agave Nectar
Juice of half a lime
Sea salt, dried basil and oregano to taste

Directions
Shake well and serve cold.

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TriVita Health — Curried Kale w/Caramelized Shallots & Agave

Ingredients
3 Shallots, thinly sliced
1 Tbs. Coconut Oil
1 Tbs. Curry Powder
1 Tbs. Agave Nectar
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs. water
½ bunch Kale (about 4 oz) stems removed and chopped into large pieces
2 Tbs. Tamari (wheat-free soy sauce

Directions
Heat oil over medium heat, add shallots and sauté until dark brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Stir in curry powder, agave and lemon juice. Add kale, tamari and water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until kale is still chewy but tender. Do not overcook.

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TriVita Health — The Acid-Alkaline Balance

A New Approach to Inflammation

By Christa Orecchio, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Holistic Health Counselor

My favorite part about being a holistic nutritionist is when I see the light of hope and empowerment in my clients’ eyes. It’s that moment when they realize that they really do have control over their own health and how they feel on a daily basis.

When someone walks into my office with the debilitating pain of arthritis as his or her chief complaint, my first line of defense is pH balance, or acid-alkaline balance. The pH of our blood at any given moment is 7.25-7.45. This range is so important because if our pH goes out of range even .15 percent, we could die. Therefore, I immediately have clients test the pH of their saliva and urine consecutively for six days to see how hard the body is working just to keep them alive, let alone allowing for vibrant health.

The standard American diet is an overly processed diet full of acid-forming foods such as meat, dairy, wheat, chemicalized junk foods, artificial sweeteners and sugar. Stress is also a huge contributing factor to an over-acid condition. Nine out of 10 times, my clients are acidic. They need to incorporate more alkaline-forming foods (and stress-relieving activities such as breathing deeply) into their diet and lives to gain the results they desire, namely freedom of movement and decreased inflammation. However, those are not the only benefits they receive from tending to their pH balance. Moving toward alkalinity promotes better overall organ function, allows for the release of toxins, improves mental clarity and affords natural weight loss. It also profoundly improves digestion and heartburn and is a valuable safeguard against cancer.

There are so many small changes that can make a profound difference in our health. These changes do not have to be considered a sacrifice, but instead can be viewed as an “upgrade.”

For example, apple cider vinegar (acv) is very alkalizing, while all other vinegars are acidic. Consider upgrading to acv as your staple vinegar. Lime is more alkalizing than lemon so use that in the water you drink throughout the day or in your cooking when possible. Brown rice has less acid than white rice; raspberries are highly alkalizing while cranberries are very acidic. Garlic, too, has a profound effect on acid-alkaline balance and is an easy addition to many dishes.

Far and away, green leafy vegetables are the most alkalizing foods. Coincidentally they happen to be the single most missing foods in the modern American diet. By green “leafies,” I mean kale, collard greens, dandelion greens, bok choy, arugula, spinach, mixed field greens, etc. Simply by incorporating two servings of leafy green vegetables in your diet on a daily basis, you will be well on your way to finding pH balance.

Try these simple, yet absolutely delicious recipes to decrease inflammation and increase well-being.

Curried Kale w/Caramelized Shallots & Agave

Christa’s Favorite Salad Dressing

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