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10 Essentials
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Believing your way to
health and wellness
by Michael R. Ellison, CEO & Founder
Good health is a gift to be treasured and
nurtured every day. TriVita joyfully shares Have you ever considered that your beliefs could be a major determining
these keys to helping you experience factor for your health and wellness? I am not referring to religious beliefs
wellness™: the 10 Essentials of physical, but to the beliefs we hold about lifestyle, genetics and even fate as it
emotional and spiritual health. relates to our wellness. Have you ever seriously questioned how you
Physical arrived at the beliefs you have about living with health and wellness?
What if there was a whole new level of well-being you could enjoy by
1. Breathe Deeply simply altering your beliefs about this wonderful way of living? Obviously
Let your lungs fill deep down, hold, this article will not be of much interest to anyone looking for a magic
then exhale toxins and stress. potion, but I invite everyone on a wellness journey with me to probe this most interesting subject: the
2. Drink Water connection between our beliefs/behaviors and the degree of wellness we enjoy.
Nature’s best beverage not only quenches I was sharing these ideas with someone I greatly respect and they offered a challenge to my simple
thirst, but also enhances energy. theory: People believe in the fact that if they eat fewer calories they will lose weight, and yet many
3. Sleep Peacefully North Americans are seriously overweight. As we discussed this further, we both agreed that most
Every body needs the rest and repair people also believe they cannot eat fewer calories because food offers many emotional benefits.
that comes with a regular sleep routine. They do not believe they can change their long-term behavior to sustain a healthy weight.
4. Eat Nutritiously For example, stressful or anxious people will eat food to comfort their feelings. Others find that
Feed both body and mind with social events influence their food intake. How do you attend a social function and not show your
healthy, nourishing food for life. enthusiastic participation by overeating? Television watching also causes many people to overeat:
Chips, dips, sodas and buttered popcorn make the occasion even more enjoyable.
5. Enjoy Activity
Let an active lifestyle move you to By simply observing human behavior, we can conclude that our beliefs will dictate our actions and
improved health and wellness in all ways. attitude in life. For example, before Columbus sailed west and discovered the North American
continent, the populace believed the world was flat. That’s why so much sailing was done north
Emotional and south following land bearings. This belief had its advantages in that it created the great trading
opportunities between Europe and the mid-eastern countries as they sailed the land bearings north
6. Give and Receive Love
and south. But to sail west across the Atlantic meant dropping off a cliff into the dark abyss
Offer and accept the greatest gift, and you
can enhance your immune system.
7. Be Forgiving “If we desire to live with optimal wellness to live out our life purposes,
When you let go of old grudges, your hands we must challenge our beliefs and our behaviors, and bring them into
are open to accept feelings of peace. alignment with wellness principles.”
8. Practice Gratitude
A thankful heart releases stress, making
room for greater happiness and health. somewhere at the end of the flat earth. The simple belief in the false idea of the world being flat
determined the actions of an entire group of courageous sailors and traders for centuries.
9. Develop Acceptance
If you can’t change it, accept it and move Our beliefs are so powerful that we seek to align our actions to our beliefs. This is true as it relates to
on. Worry will shrink, serenity will grow. health and wellness as well as other important things in our lives, such as acquiring wealth. We are not
robots or machines that can be set on a permanent course, but we are individuals given the freedom to
Spiritual choose the beliefs that dictate the behaviors we act out in what we call lifestyle.
10. Develop a Relationship with God Have you considered who (or what) has influenced your beliefs about health and wellness? Parents
Nurture the spiritual aspect of your life and grandparents obviously have a significant impact on our beliefs, but so do spiritual leaders such
to achieve complete well-being. as pastors, priests or rabbis. What about friends, social clubs… and our medical professionals? It is
an interesting question to pose, as most self-imposed limitations on our ability to enhance our
health and wellness will generally be found in our beliefs, which have been shaped by someone
other than ourselves.
North Americans have a disdain towards hypocrisy as was recently demonstrated by the reactions to Tiger
Woods when his behavior was exposed. His behavior was not in alignment with the image of not only a
great golfer, but a great husband, father, businessman and an endorser of the all American life. Not to
be presumptuous about advice for Tiger Woods, but it was because he embraced the belief that he could
have whatever he wanted (as he admitted), that certain behaviors were allowed to follow.
Another serious question to ask ourselves: How often do we allow our beliefs to change to fit our
behaviors so that we don’t feel like hypocrites? Remember, we as North Americans have significant
societal influence to disdain hypocrisy! For example, someone is struggling with their weight even to
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Inside
EDITOR’s NOTE
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n this August issue of the
VitaJournal, TriVita’s Chief Science
Officer, Brazos Minshew, expands on the
often misunderstood topic of homocysteine.
If you’re concerned about a family history of
degenerative type illnesses, you’ll want to find
4 Getting To the Heart out more on this subject and what you can do
of Homocysteine to help protect yourself. You’ll also enjoy reading
Lower homocysteine helps about young Max, age 11, featured on our cover.
This young golf prodigy is telling everyone about
decrease disease risk.
his Nopalea experience.
By Brazos Minshew,
TriVita Chief Science Officer
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Changing course at this time was not really
expected to cause much improvement in High HCY and inflammation – key causes of cardiac disease
outcome – but it did! High homocysteine levels can lead to dangerous inflammation. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood
to your heart and other parts of your body. Over time, plaque build-up hardens and narrows your
The people taking a B-complex reduced their arteries. The flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body is reduced.
homocysteine by 25% and reduced their rate This can lead to serious problems, including heart attack, stroke or even death.
of death and disability from strokes by 25%!
So, even at this critical time in their life, Normal artery Artery
many people experienced the benefits of wall
homocysteine reduction.
When all factors are included – diet, supple- • Know your blood pressure.
ments and lifestyle – then homocysteine • Don't smoke.
is reduced and health is improved. • Get tested for diabetes.
Intense nutrition needed • Get your cholesterol and triglyceride levels tested.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
The HOPE-2 trial started at the turn of • If you drink alcohol, limit it to no more than one drink a day.
this century and the NORVIT trial shortly
afterward. Both showed encouraging results. • Find healthy ways to cope with stress.
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s someone in your life and symptoms. Attention disorders aren’t Hyperactivity
struggling with attention restricted to children. While these issues are
1. Has restless hands or feet, or squirms
long-term, adults can often better control their
problems? Does he or she behavior, and disguise their symptoms.
in a seat
tend to be over-active or too 2. Leaves a seat when staying seated is expected
Symptoms to watch for 3. Runs around or climbs in inappropriate
impulsive? Such behaviors are
The symptoms that make up attention and situations
recognized more and more as
focus disorders can be broken down into three 4. Has trouble playing quietly
legitimate mental health issues, specific areas: inattentiveness, hyperactivity 5. Is often excessively active or talkative
and the role played by Vitamin and impulsivity.
B-12 is also gaining recognition. Impulsivity
Inattentiveness
First, let’s look at just what 1. Doesn’t pay attention to details, or makes
1. Blurts out answers before questions
these health issues are. are finished
careless errors in work or school assignments
2. Has difficulty waiting his or her turn
Attention and focus problems can show up 2. Has trouble maintaining attention in 3. Interrupts or breaks into others’
as a range of behavioral issues, sometimes a work or play conversations or games
combination of inattentiveness, over-activity 3. Doesn’t seem to listen when spoken to
While the cause of attention disorders isn’t
and impulsivity. While most research into this
4. Doesn’t follow through, fails to finish yet pinpointed we do know this: it’s one
area has focused on children, studies have
schoolwork, chores or workplace duties of the most commonly-diagnosed behavioral
suggested that the symptoms continue into
5. Has trouble organizing tasks and activities problems. As much as 5% of school-aged
adulthood in up to 50% of adults who had
children have this disorder.
the condition in childhood. 6. Resists activities such as schoolwork that
require sustained mental focus B-12: proven brain-boosting power, vital
Of course, some of the behaviors we’re talking
to mental wellness
about are to be expected in children, but when 7. Tends to lose items needed for tasks or
several symptoms occur that exceed the normal activities, such as toys, pencils or books There are prescription drugs available to treat
range for a child’s age, a clinical diagnosis problems with attention and focus. But as you
8. Is easily distracted may know, these powerful drugs can have
may be made. If you’re a concerned parent or
grandparent, you should be aware of the signs 9. Is often forgetful serious side effects.
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There is strong clinical evidence to support the
link between essential nutrients and vitamins –
particularly Vitamin B-12 – and mental
function. Studies have shown that a B-12
deficiency may decrease levels of substances
needed to transmit nerve signals. This reduced
ability to transmit nerve signals has shown up
in brain tests conducted on children with
attention disorders. In people of any age,
this problem with nerve signals can lessen
or damage mental functioning.
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Why am I so tired all the time?
Fight back against fatigue
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o you collapse on the couch • Fall asleep while driving • Sleep in a cool, dark room.
when you get home? Perhaps • Struggle to stay awake when inactive, such • Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
as when watching TV or reading late in the day.
you lack the energy – or desire
• Have difficulty paying attention or
– to do the things you usually enjoy. concentrating at work, school or home
Exercise regularly
Why are you just so tired all the • Have performance problems at work or school Studies show that exercise can increase your
time? Most likely, you’re suffering • Have difficulty remembering energy levels. In one study, 20 minutes of
from fatigue. low-intensity aerobic activity three times a week
• Have slowed responses
increased energy levels by 20% and decreased
What’s in a name? • Have difficulty controlling your emotions fatigue by 65%! Not only that, but exercise can
• Must take naps on most days help you fall asleep and have a better quality
Many of us use the words tired, sleepy and
fatigued interchangeably, but though fatigue of sleep. Be sure to avoid exercising 2-3 hours
If you think you’re getting enough sleep but still
can result from a lack of sleep, it’s actually quite before bedtime.
experience problem sleepiness, consult your
different from sleepiness. Sound confusing? healthcare provider. Eat a balanced diet
Let’s break it down.
Wake up! Food is your body’s fuel; if you’re using cheap
Fatigue fuel, your “motor” may be chugging. Upgrade
Although the very nature of fatigue makes it
Fatigue is generally described as a lack of energy to premium with healthy balanced meals and
difficult for us to even want to fight it, we have
and motivation – with a wide variety of possible snacks. Include plenty of vegetables as well as
to combat it to live a life of optimal wellness.
causes: lack of sleep, sedentary lifestyle, sleep proteins, healthy fats, carbohydrates and whole
Try the at-home strategies below to fight fatigue
disorders, depression or grief, stress, overwork, grains. Also be sure to drink plenty of water
and problem sleepiness.
poor diet, medical conditions, underactive or throughout the day, as dehydration is a notorious
overactive thyroid gland, certain medications. Get out of debt… sleep debt, that is energy thief. You may also want to supplement
your diet with a high-quality multivitamin.
Sleepiness When you don’t get enough sleep, you start to
build a sleep “debt.” Just like a credit card with Putting these fatigue-fighting steps into action
At one point or another, everyone experiences high interest, once you charge too much, it can help restore your energy and motivation
sleepiness. However, when sleepiness interferes becomes more and more of a burden to pay off. – and bring you back to life! However, if your
with daily routines and activities, it can become Get your sleep finances back in order with these fatigue is not relieved by adequate sleep,
problem sleepiness. It may be caused by your tips for better sleep. healthy diet and stress reduction, consult
body’s natural sleep cycles, lack of sleep, sleep your healthcare provider.
disorders or certain drugs. The National Heart, • Get the right amount of sleep each night.
Lung and Blood Institute lists the following as Although it varies from person to person, the Call 1-800-991-7116 and ask a Wellness
symptoms of problem sleepiness: average adult needs about 8 to 8.5 hours of Consultant which TriVita products may help
shuteye each night. you fight fatigue.
• Consistently do not get enough sleep, or get • Get up and go to bed at the same times every
poor quality sleep day, even weekends.
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Smart eating for back to school
By Christa Orecchio,
Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic Health Counselor
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orning, noon and night, 3. Sprouted whole grain toast with unsweetened • Sprouted date bread with naturally-
it’s important that peanut butter or almond butter and raw honey, sweetened jam
plus a pinch of cinnamon. • Frozen yogurt or kefir: freeze your own!
children heading back • Dried fruit mix and raw cacao nibs
What should you send with your child to school
to school (and adults at any stage) and what should you feed them afterward? Have More sweet ideas:
get the healthy foods that help a look at my healthy snack list to see which items
• Use leftover brown rice to make sweet porridge:
them function. Here, some smart might best excite your child’s taste buds. These are
drizzle maple syrup, sprinkle with cinnamon,
healthy choices that you can feel good about.
choices to start the school year add almond milk and serve.
off with high marks. Snacks • Smoothies: mix whatever you have in the
kitchen, such as fruit, ice, almond/rice milk,
For that satisfying “crunch,” try these
Breakfast plain yogurt, carob or cacao powder, bee pollen,
good-for-you options:
greens mix, etc.
Our grandmothers were right when they said • Rice cakes, rice crackers or raw flax crackers • Fruit “ice cream”: peel a banana, freeze, blend in
that breakfast was the most important meal of the • Light popcorn or plain popcorn: use coconut oil a food processor with nuts, berries or raisins and
day. The first thing kids put in their bodies is to pop in a covered pan serve. For a creamier consistency, put through
certainly key, and will set the stage for the • Spelt or kamut pretzels, or kamut the screen of a juicer.
entire day, dramatically affecting their energy graham crackers • Freshly-squeezed fruit juices: make your own and
levels as well as their ability and desire to • Carrots: particularly the super sweet, organic try different combos.
focus and learn. baby carrots • Sweet vegetables: yams, sweet potatoes, squashes
Protein and healthy fat are the two key ingredients • Crunchy raw veggies and dip (hummus, (acorn or butternut). Cut into chunks; sprinkle
to a healthy, sustainable breakfast. tabouleh, vinaigrette or a favorite dressing) with cinnamon and bake or add maple syrup to
• Celery and peanut butter or almond butter (use a baked sweet potato.
Try one of the following:
non-hydrogenated peanut butter)
1. Protein smoothie: 1 scoop of high quality For that satisfying salty taste without excess
• Hummus with sprouted whole grain toast/
(hormone- and antibiotic-free) whey or egg sodium, snack on these:
tortillas, baby carrots, flax or rice crackers
white protein powder, a cup of frozen berries, • Raw cashews or almonds – or make your own • Olives or unpasteurized pickles
a cup of unsweetened almond or coconut milk, a trail mix! • Raw French feta or raw goat cheese
pinch of greens powder or juice (or ¼ cup of • Tabouleh, or tzaziki hummus (with chickpeas or
Who doesn’t like something sweet? Here are
spinach) and 1T ground flaxseeds. You can add black beans)
tasty choices:
a teaspoon of raw honey if a sweeter taste is • Steamed vegetables with tamari (wheat-free soy
desired. • Fresh, whole fruit or frozen grapes or berries sauce)
• Organic plain yogurt and ripe fruit with stevia • Baked blue corn tortilla chips and salsa or guaca-
2. Oatmeal (or leftover brown rice) with ground
or raw honey mole: try whole grain chips and freshly made salsa
flaxseeds or hemp seeds mixed in with some
• Apples and almond butter with a touch • Roasted nuts
protein powder. Or, serve a hard-cooked egg
of cinnamon • Raw flax chips, raw corn chips, raw
on the side.
kale chips
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hat would your life be like if every taking Nopalea, her
breath produced sharp pain? If sleep symptoms returned
was shattered, driving a car was an
effort, and it even hurt to talk? That’s been the Shortly after she felt the
burden that Jeani Stoeckel carried for years – astonishing change in her
until she tried Nopalea. wellness with Nopalea, a family
situation caused her to stop taking
As an Affiliate Member Consultant, Jeani could barely drive, and housework was out of it. “My son has really bad breathing problems
speaks with Affiliate Members daily about the question. She consulted a doctor, who told and when his symptoms flared up recently, I
TriVita and its products. Ever since Nopalea her she had a breathing problem brought on by stopped taking my Nopalea and gave it to him.
was introduced, she’s been hearing testimonials exercise. “The only way to get the pain to go He got tremendous relief from his symptoms…
about the remarkable results Nopalea has away was to take high doses of over-the-counter but after about a week I noticed I was having
brought to so many. “I thought, ‘I should try pain relievers. I couldn’t do laundry, wash trouble taking a deep breath. Needless to
this for myself,’” she recalls. “I was desperate dishes, go on hikes or even walk around the say, I got myself back on Nopalea, and
to get back to a healthy life!” neighborhood. I was able to work, but even back on track.”
being on the phone for my job was painful.”
A case of pneumonia 18 years ago triggered Now, when Jeani shares the great news about
episodes of lung inflammation that would The listening part of her job, hearing others Nopalea with others, she speaks from her own
strike Jeani several times a year. “Every time rave about their Nopalea results, spurred Jeani dramatic experience. “I promote Nopalea all
I started a new exercise regimen, about a week to take action. “Every workday, I was hearing the time, whether I’m talking with Affiliate
later the inflammation would set in. It was so many people talk about the relief Nopalea Members or friends and family. I urge people to
very, very painful. When it would flare up, gave them from allergies, breathing problems start off with the Loading
I could hardly do anything: walk, talk, bend and other issues related to inflammation. Phase: 3-6 ounces per day
over, just any kind of movement.” She couldn’t for 30 days.”
even get relief from sleep, because it hurt I was very hopeful that it could help me, too.
to lie down. I started myself on 6 ounces of Nopalea daily, Jeani admits to one regret
and at the same time started exercising again.” about her Nopalea well-
“Even being on the phone for my job was ness experience. “I just
painful: You have to breathe to talk” The results for Jeani? “I didn’t have a wish I had started on it
single problem with lung inflammation! sooner. I would have had
What’s more, the lung inflammation would It was amazing!” that much more time to
bring with it flu-like symptoms, which added to enjoy life without pain.”
her pain and discomfort. Achy all over, Jeani
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o you ever wonder how it is that a cut removed from the body or they will become
or a bruise heals after a certain amount the focus of infection and illness. So how can What is the Nopalea Wellness Challenge?
of time? Think about it for a moment. we remove these dead cells, and protect our The Nopalea Wellness Challenge was created to show the power of Nopalea
You get a paper cut on your finger and you healthy cells against excess inflammation? in helping the body reduce chronic inflammation quickly. Completing a
bleed. You wrap a bandage around the cut, and Nopalea Loading Phase can help ease the “fire” raging in our bodies. Put
within a few days, the cut is gone. Amazingly, Betalains to the “rescue” yourself to the Challenge today!
your body is able to heal itself. Sometimes it There’s a group of special nutrients designed to • Drink 3 to 6 ounces of chilled Nopalea each day for 30 days.
takes extra help to heal, though, and that’s balance inflammation. If you’ve taken Nopalea,
where Nopalea comes in. If you’ve been you’ve probably heard of its main ingredient, • Fill out the Nopalea Challenge Form, which will be included in your
reading about (or experiencing for yourself) Betalains. These are a class of antioxidants that first Nopalea order, to track your progress during the Challenge.
the astonishing benefits of this breakthrough help rescue cells by helping your body put out • Read The Secret Killer Health Alert, also included in your first
wellness drink, journey right down to the the fire of free radicals. Toxins are then drained Nopalea order.
cellular level to find out more. away from the cell, and Betalains seep into the • Experience incredible wellness. Share your story with us by
The human body’s miraculous power to heal cell, reinforcing and returning it to good health. emailing to: story@trivita.com.
itself is due in part to a force called homeostasis, Betalains also help a special immune system
which activates the immune system, hormones, cell called a macrophage (meaning “big eater”)
nerves and other important systems to start the to engulf any dead or diseased cells in the body
healing process. Homeostasis arranges the cells that cannot be repaired. The macrophages help
in your body to maintain balance under even eliminate the dead cells from your body.
severe conditions. It uses inflammation to rebuild Why a Nopalea Loading Phase?
Daily servings of Nopalea will provide you with
your cells after an injury, illness or even extreme the Betalains that help relieve inflammation When taking Nopalea for the first time, drink 3 to 6 ounces each day, for
emotional stress. Once the healing process is and rescue cells under attack by free radicals. 30 days. This Loading Phase is suggested to help your body contain and
complete, homeostasis returns your body to a Further, Betalains act to clean up the dead cells
control the inflammation it has accrued. After all, your body’s state of
state of vibrant and essential balance – without inflammation did not happen overnight.
and help protect against them becoming a target
the damaging effects of excess inflammation. for illness or sickness. Betalains help you thrive 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,
Sometimes, the body can’t as they help your body control inflammation and
you can help ease the fire of inflammation more quickly by accelerating
heal itself support the wonder of homeostasis.
the cleansing and detoxification process, therefore helping to contain
There are times, however, when your The more we can protect our body from assault the inflammation. For maintenance, drink 1 to 3 ounces each day, but
body cannot heal itself, because runaway and help detoxify and rebuild our cells, the again, this depends upon your body’s inflammation-fighting needs.
inflammation prevents homeostasis from healthier we can live, and the more gracefully Nopalea is food based, so taking more can be beneficial to you, as
rebuilding your cells. Runaway inflammation we may age. We now know that the body’s you are feeding your body the nutrients it needs to help reduce
and free radicals (unstable molecules which exposure to toxins, direct trauma, nutrient runaway inflammation.
are also damaging to cells) are the result deficiencies and stress can cause runaway
of the body’s exposure to toxins, direct inflammation and free radical damage. The
trauma, nutrient deficiencies and stress. A Betalains in Nopalea can help protect your body
cell overwhelmed by inflammation may be against toxicity and reduce inflammation that
damaged beyond repair, causing the cell to can lead to grave illnesses. Read the amazing stories on pages 16-17 about
prematurely die. Damaged, dead cells must be how Nopalea is changing lives.
“Good” cholesterol?
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e use the relative values of cholesterol back to the liver for storage, recycling minimum fiber levels the excess levels of
or excretion. cholesterol will be absorbed and eliminated.
LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and
In low-fiber diets the cholesterol is reabsorbed
HDL (“good”) cholesterol Why cholesterol levels rise and recycled. The system becomes “closed”
to determine where we stand in terms • Increased demand and levels rise.
of disease risk. Unfortunately, these The most common reason why cholesterol • Hypercholesterolemia
numbers are misleading in half of the levels rise is to supply an increased demand. A third, less common reason for elevated
cases, leading to a false sense of alarm Once your needs have been met, your body cholesterol levels is fatal familial hypercholes-
should reduce cholesterol production. terolemia – a rare genetic condition that
or security.
However, with unrelenting stress and causes cholesterol levels to rise uncontrollably.
Cholesterol serves as the raw material from unyielding demands on our limited resources, Statin medications were designed to combat
which your body makes many hormones. the message to stop producing cholesterol this condition.
Vitamin D is made from cholesterol and may never get through.
Determining your risk
many life-ending diseases are associated • Stress
with a deficiency of Vitamin D. Stress is one common reason why cholesterol As mentioned at the outset, cholesterol levels
levels rise. alone do not serve us very well as determinants
In truth, all cholesterol is good in the proper of heart attack risk. Homocysteine (HCY) levels
balance – even LDL! Cholesterol-rich tissues • Low-fiber diet are much more accurate in predicting who is at
such as brain cells rely on the fats delivered Another reason cholesterol levels rise is that risk, and C-Reactive protein (CRP) is the best
by LDL in order to function at their best. LDL we eat a low-fiber diet. Cholesterol is recycled predictor for heart attack (as well as many other
brings the cholesterol from the liver to the from the liver through the bile into the really bad conditions!).
place where it is needed; HDL carries unused intestines and back to the liver. In a diet with
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f the idea of going back to school for example, had 21 seniors enrolled in its tuition and Yale allow anyone to audit courses (you sit in
appeals to you, some other ideas waiver program, and 30 participated at the on the course without earning a grade) online,
University of Virginia. free of charge. Other colleges waive online course
may come up that aren’t so fees just for state residents above a certain age.
appealing. Maybe you think you’re Why don’t more people take advantage of the
While there are often costs for books and lab fees,
free tuition? The requirements can be an obstacle.
“too old,” or don’t have the money, or The waivers often depend on space availability
the savings in tuition costs alone can be
don’t have transportation to a campus. enormous. And there’s an added plus for the shy:
and sometimes require permission from the
you get to think about your comments and
In any of those cases, think fresh: instructor. And at some colleges, tuition waivers
questions in the privacy of your home instead
today there are options for students of are restricted to credit-bearing courses, while at
of risking looking silly in public.
others only noncredit courses qualify. Some states
any age, senior discounts (sometimes also have an income cap for eligible participants So however you choose to keep on learning, let
even free tuition), and online classes and require proof of state residency, today’s options make your choice an easier one,
you can attend in your pajamas. documentation of retirement and a high whatever your age, income or personal situation.
school diploma. Colleges that don’t offer
Today, education is for everyone. The U.S.
tuition waivers sometimes provide
Department of Education estimates that 90
tuition discounts to seniors.
Try a “just-for-fun” class
million people take part in some form of adult You don’t need to be a “serious” student to take up a
education each year, including training and It may or may not matter to you whether topic or activity you’ve always wanted to try. Whether
basic education offered outside traditional higher the school you’re interested in is it’s a short course in pottery-making, a weekly session
education. To serve this immense market, most accredited, which means that it’s been of swing dancing or an introduction to conversational
colleges have structured programs and services evaluated against standard measurements French, you’ll probably find lots of options locally.
specifically for adult learners. Forty percent of of quality by a recognized organization. Check with your community college or groups like
American college students, or almost six million To find a searchable database of schools the YMCA and community centers.
people, are 25 years of age or older. that are accredited by recognized U.S. Community colleges are an especially good resource
organizations, visit the web site for the for mature adults. According to the American
Reading, writing and reduced (or no) fees
Council for Higher Education at: Council on Education, about half of college-going
About 60% of accredited, degree-granting schools chea.org/search/default.asp. adults age 50 and older attend community colleges,
offer tuition waivers for older adults, according to primarily for fun, to connect with other people, and
Online courses: 24/7 learning to retrain for a new career. What’s more, 84% of
a November 2008 survey by the American
Council on Education. Yet fewer than 50 students If you’re not able to attend classes in community colleges offer courses specifically for
at each school that runs such a program took students age 50+, according to a recent survey of 204
person, or just prefer not to, online
community colleges by the American Association of
advantage of it around the time of the survey. courses are a practical option. Some Community Colleges (AACC).
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, well-known universities such as Stanford
They’re thrilled to leave the corporate rat race and enjoy more freedom
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magine yourself waking up every day without worrying about getting boss every day and some prefer to spend more time with their family. Add
ready for work, commuting long hours or answering to a boss. This in long commutes, the high cost of gas, diminishing job security and a
dream has already become a reality to millions of people who have multitude of other reasons, and it’s no wonder that people are deciding to
their direct sales or home-based business. become their own bosses.
Because of his success as an Affiliate Member, Mike Riedmiller recently Make sure to consider these important factors when searching for a
resigned his corporate position. “TriVita isn’t just a side business for me,” he legitimate direct sales business opportunity. The company must:
says. “I have a multi-million dollar business in my hands that I can build as
• Have very good products or services to promote
big as I choose.”
• Be in good standing with business regulatory agencies
Why are so many people giving up the so-called security of the “9 to 5” • Send paychecks out at least once per month on time
life and profiting from their own initiative? There are a number of reasons.
Many people are tired of dead-end jobs or feel that they’re not being fairly • Have been successfully in business for at least three years
compensated for their work. Others don’t want to have to answer to their • Offer great support, training and leadership
success stories
Affiliate Members explain the advantages of their “TriVita has freed me from the ‘9 to 5’ grind. I was wary of companies that
direct sales businesses overpromised and under-delivered. My husband and I are already enjoying
our second income, and we plan on becoming financially independent
“I lost a job that I had held for over 25 years in corporate America with a
within several years.” – Tula S., Affiliate Member – Revelstoke, BC
commercial insurance company. I made a very good salary and I was
the bread winner for our family, so that was pretty devastating. Now that “Our TriVita business isn’t work – it’s fun. It’s the best business anyone
I’m a TriVita Affiliate Member I'm really looking forward to a prosperous could be in, and it allows us to help people find health and wealth.”
future where I’m my own boss.” – Cody & Marty R., Affiliate Members – Prescott Valley, AZ
– Denise W., Affiliate Member – Oldsmar, FL “I had worked in the corporate world for 18 years in a very high-stress job.
“Although I enjoyed solid financial success as a business owner, I paid the Now I enjoy a short commute from the bedroom to my office and I can
price. The downside was grueling work days, lots of financial uncertainty dictate my own schedule.”
and over five years without a vacation. Becoming a TriVita Affiliate – Bryan W., Affiliate Member – Colorado Springs, CO
Member is one of the best business moves I’ve ever made. I can finally
If you’d like to find out about becoming a TriVita Affiliate, see page
enjoy life on my own terms.”
30 or call 1-800-TRIVITA (874-8482). It’s easy and FREE.
– Michael B., Affiliate Member – Birmingham, AL
“With my TriVita business I am my own boss. There’s no one hovering over
me, no unrealistic sales quotas and I have the flexibility to grow my busi- There are no guarantees regarding income. Like any other business, success or failure depends
ness at my own speed.” – Sara W., Affiliate Member – Hunnewell, MO on participants’ own skills and effort.
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etter wellness, better health “Nopalea is like a miracle in a bottle.” “We are doing everything we can do today
and just plain better lives: “Nopalea has given me my life back. At the age
to avoid major health problems tomorrow.”
that’s the bottom line for of 15, I was diagnosed with inflammation of the “Nopalea isn’t just another fad product. It’s the
pancreas and a disorder which causes mucus real deal and we are one hundred percent sold on
the people whose Nopalea stories accumulation and breathing problems. It has it. This product appeals to people of all ages and
pour into TriVita every day. What been a very difficult and long road with these if you are alive, you are going to see a significant
will your story be? Take the conditions, because they are not curable, health benefit from Nopalea. We both take it
just treatable. I have been on a variety of daily and know that it’s helping us neutralize
Nopalea Wellness Challenge medications with serious side effects. They dangerous toxins and lower inflammation, which
and see for yourself. robbed me of energy, caused me to look bad can lead to a host of serious conditions. We’ve
and made me very sick. seen firsthand how debilitating chronic pain can
be, and we are doing everything we can do today
What is the Nopalea Wellness Challenge? Before Nopalea I was always tired and never able
to avoid major health problems tomorrow.”
The Nopalea Wellness Challenge was created to keep up with my own two-year-old son. That
to show the power of Nopalea in helping the also made me depressed. Now I feel great, look at We get a special pleasure from recommending
body reduce chronic inflammation quickly. life in a different way and wish everybody could Nopalea to friends and family. For example, we
Completing a Nopalea Loading Phase can feel the same way that I do! If you haven't tried know a young lady who suffers from a serious skin
help ease the “fire” raging in our bodies. Put this wonderful, natural, ‘life-enhancer’ I recom- condition. Nothing seemed to work, but after she
yourself to the Challenge today! mend Nopalea to everybody, because even if you tried Nopalea, her skin showed dramatic improve-
do not suffer from any pain it replenishes your ment. Our next-door neighbor has chronically
• Drink 3 to 6 ounces of chilled Nopalea body and mind. Since being on Nopalea, my hair, stiff, swollen and painful joints, and after taking
each day for 30 days. skin and nails are beautiful again which is Nopalea every day for a short period he was able
amazing because the pain medications robbed my to flex his knuckles, something he couldn’t do for
• Fill out the Nopalea Challenge Form, body of nutrients. My body feels 110% better and a long time.
which will be included in your first to me Nopalea is like a miracle in a bottle.*”
Nopalea order, to track your progress One of our relatives had a double hip replace-
during the Challenge. Jessica B., Member – El Paso, TX ment. We sent him a case of Nopalea. After
one week, he told us that he didn’t have
• Read The Secret Killer Health Alert, also nearly as much pain in his hip and could now
included in your first Nopalea order. walk normally.”
• Experience incredible wellness. Call and Cody and Marty R., Affiliate Members –
share your story with us by emailing to: Prescott, AZ
story@trivita.com.
“You have turned a skeptic into a “The people I have given Nopalea to are “I was elated to see that the numbers had
true believer.” overjoyed with the product, its taste and gone down substantially.”
effectiveness.”
“I recently became a TriVita Member after “I was diagnosed with a condition that caused
finding that I am just not comfortable without “It took me 10 years and much wasted time with inflammation of the liver. I was told then that my
its products. I have suffered for many years with other companies before I discovered TriVita. Its blood work had been out of whack for five years.
severe, constant shoulder pain. I have gone products are in high demand and I’ve found the That is when I decided to try Nopalea for this
through months of physical therapy and pain company itself and its services very dependable. inflammation problem, as well as painful arches.
medications, none of which helped the situation When I received my first shipment of Nopalea I I love to walk so I had to do something. After
much. Last summer my sister sent me a Nopalea realized the huge potential this product has with taking Nopalea, the arches in my feet became less
Gift of Health. I have to say I was a serious anyone who suffers from pain and inflammation. painful, so that was good. Then I had to find out
non-believer, but at this point I was not sleeping, The presentation of this product is itself a master- about the liver. The enzyme numbers had gone
and willing to take a shot at trying anything that piece of marketing which serves to herald the from 150 to 449 in one year. I decided to take the
might help. I tried Nopalea and it seemed to be exquisite taste of the rich flavoured nopal nectar Nopalea and see what my blood tests showed next
helping, but I didn’t notice anything spectacular. within. I look forward to each delivery. time around. After two months more lab work
was done and I was elated to see that the numbers
At the end of 30 days I felt okay and it seemed as The people I have given Nopalea to are overjoyed
had gone down substantially. I know that I’m on
though I was starting to sleep a little easier. But with the product, its taste and effectiveness. Like
the right track.
once the Nopalea ran out I just stopped taking it. me, they love Nopalea. The success of Sonoran
That’s when I realized what it had done for me. Bloom Nopalea is amazing. If you haven’t consid- I also had a severe coughing problem. I have
After not being on it for two weeks, the pain ered taking the Challenge, I urge you and your tried many things with little success, but
(that I hadn’t noticed was gone before) was back, friends to do so. Thank you TriVita!” Nopalea helped reduce the coughing. I just
and I headed into the sleep deprivation spiral. have to be patient, as my body didn’t get to
Frank H., Affiliate Member – Houston, TX
Needless to say I ordered another bottle. where it is overnight. Since I have only been
on this wellness journey for a short time I am
Now I am on the autoship plan and spreading the
very hopeful that my health is going to get
word to others about what Nopalea has done for
even better.”
me. I still have times when I forget to take it
regularly; however, after just a few days I start to Linda Z., Affiliate Member – Winkler, MB
feel my shoulder pain again and I get right back
on Nopalea. I would hate to think how I would
still feel had I not tried it. You have turned a
skeptic into a true believer.*”
Ed M., Affiliate Member – Goldendale, WA
*You should not stop taking any medication without first
consulting your healthcare provider.
Spending time with friends – not family – makes for a happier retirement
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Spending time with friends contributes more to a happy retirement than spending time with family, it was
reported at the 2010 British Psychological Society Annual Conference.
Researchers from the University of Greenwich recruited 249 retirees through a retirement website and
online newsletter. Volunteers answered questions regarding marital status, children, friends and overall
satisfaction with life.
“Our most surprising finding was that retirees who had children and grandchildren were no more satisfied with
life than the retirees without them. Being active in social groups was strongly correlated with higher levels of
life satisfaction, however,” said study leader Dr. Oliver Robinson from the University of Greenwich’s School of
Health & Social Care.
Higher levels of life satisfaction were also reported by retirees who were married or in long-term relationships,
and by those whose partners were also retired.
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Best friends:
good for your health,
good for your life
by Dr. Judy
N
ot long ago care, unconditional love and acceptance. In disease as women with 10 or more friends. In a
economic terms that is why true friendship is six-year study of 736 middle-aged Swedish men,
one of my a rare commodity. Very few people are willing attachment to a single person didn’t seem to
best friends to make that kind of an investment. affect the risk of heart attack or fatal coronary
and confidante heart disease, but having friendships did. And
Although most people can make you a “list” a 10-year-old Australian study found that older
went on a vacation of their friends, when it comes right down to it, people with a large circle of friends were 22% less
to Italy for 10 days. most of us will admit that we have only one or likely to die during the study period than those
Judy Ellison, Ph.D.
Mo and I confide two best friends. with fewer friends. It appears equally important
in each other about everything Friends key to a longer, healthier life
for men as well as women to have best friends.
in our lives. After she returned The value of friendship
home, we went out for dinner Maybe you need proof that friends are worth the
investment of your time and energy. Fortunately,
and sat for hours pouring out there have been numerous research studies
If you are fortunate to have people in your life
that you consider to be your best friends, take
our souls. I can’t imagine my conducted on the subject that prove friends are time to let them know how valuable their
life without her in it. a necessity and not a luxury. friendship is to you. Call, write, email or text
and let them know how much you appreciate
The New York Times published an article last year
It was that night that I realized I them. Never overlook the value we gain from
that asked the question “What are friends for?”
am a wealthy woman. Not in our friendships. Your friends may add years
The answer may surprise you. Many of us are very
onto your life.
money, possessions or property, but concerned about our health and well-being. We
I am rich in friends. Over the years, look to allopathic (traditional) and naturopathic
doctors, self-help books and supplements to help
I’ve collected friends for many us have a better quality of life. But did you know
different reasons – for advice, for that your most powerful ally for fighting illness
companionship, for stimulating and depression, slowing the aging process and
prolonging life may be your friends?
conversation, for fun, for laughter,
for understanding, for arguing, for The following studies listed in the article proved
balance and for feedback. the value of having close friends. In 2006, a study Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author and
conducted with 3,000 nurses who had breast motivational speaker. She has inspired people around
However, there is a caveat – to have best friends cancer found that the women without close the world to reach within and find their passionate
requires a significant investment of time, effort, friends were four times as likely to die from the purpose to live a more meaningful life.
I was inspired, as so many grains, water and nutrients to fuel the body and
were, by Michael Ellison’s help it do its amazing work. When we get enough
thoughts on “Optimal sleep and exercise, we improve our body (temple), When we balance these aspects, we can live in
Wellness” in last month’s therefore honoring God. and through that wonderful sweet spot.
VitaJournal. TriVita’s CEO
The mind: This includes our emotions, our Internal values, external forces
wrote about taking well-
intellect and our process of thinking. A key
being to a whole new level, Another point that Michael made in his explora-
aspect here is self-talk – the messages we give
where we disregard the idea tion of Optimal Wellness also applies to Optimal
ourselves day in and day out. Are we uttering
Gene Henderson of wellness as a destination. Spirituality: the idea of being internally- and
to ourselves God-thoughts of a blessed future
Instead, he wrote, Optimal externally-driven. “Optimal Wellness… does not
and full life, or talking ourselves down in defeat
Wellness means elevating the state we’re in, so depend on external conditions or feelings in the
and victimhood? Self-talk can be a powerful
that our ongoing state of being embraces the best way you live your life…” he wrote. In many ways,
force: are you sending yourself positive or
we can be physically, emotionally and spiritually. the same notion applies to Optimal Spirituality.
negative messages?
This started me thinking about “Optimal In my work as a chaplain, I counsel people
The spirit: This is “the God factor” in our being.
Spirituality.” What might this be, and how could struggling with addiction who wrestle with this
To honor the God factor in ourselves, we need to
we enter this state of being? Acknowledging that internal/external question. I tell them that if
be in the Word, and to read the Word, on a
it might be different things for different people, you’re externally-driven, when someone offers
I’d like to explore this idea in some detail. you a drug or a drink, you may crave their
The “sweet spot” of God’s grace “Do you not know that your body approval so much that you deny your own
is a temple… received from God? well-being, and accept. You’re putting yourself at
Think of the three aspects of life as circles. Label the mercy of circumstance. On the other hand,
them “Body,” “Mind (emotion)” and “Spirit.” You are not your own; you were if you’re internally-driven, you walk away.
Now let them overlap each other, so that in bought at a price. Therefore
What will you choose, when it’s time to take a
the center, they share a space. That space is honor God with your body.” brisk walk but a good TV show is on? When you
strong, anchoring the three aspects. The more – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 could pack yourself a healthy lunch but instead
we operate in that “sweet spot,” the more we’re
grab some drive-through fast food? When you
fully balanced, and the more we live in a state of
dislike tasteless jokes, but everyone else is
grace. In this spot, we’re operating optimally
regular basis. Most importantly, we need to laughing? It’s all our choice, every day.
as God’s temple.
believe. When the intellect says, “No way,
you’ve never done that before,” a person strong Just as with Optimal Wellness, Optimal
To understand how we might dwell in that sweet
in the Word will believe that the plans God Spirituality is not a destination, but a journey.
spot, we need to look first at all three aspects
has for him are all good – even if circumstances It is a state of being connected to God and
of life separately.
say the opposite. His purpose for your life. May your journey
The body: God gives us all the things we need be blessed.
for our physical health: vegetables, fruits, meats,
August 2010 l 23
Real
Stories
from real people
See what Members like you have to say about TriVita products! ®
“By the end of the first week, I had no “I had a perfect score; I never lost my focus.”
more pain in my foot and fewer aches “I was diagnosed about 17 years ago with a debilitating
and pains.” condition which causes paralysis and muscle tremors.
“I was introduced to Nopalea several months ago but Over the past couple of years my neurologist had me
was very skeptical about its claimed benefits. I injured take a cognitive test which measures my ability to focus
my shoulder but had not gotten medical attention. I and have clarity of mind.
also had inflammation in the joints of the bottom of my During the past couple of months I have been taking
right foot. The pain would become unbearable, especially when I walked for long TriVita Super Sublingual B-12. I went to my neurologist yesterday and he had
periods of time. I started with the Nopalea Loading Phase for the first two weeks. me take the test again. This time, I had a perfect score; I never lost my focus. The
I immediately noticed how delicious this drink was. By the end of the first week, woman who administered the test was amazed and very impressed; they don’t
I had no more pain in my foot and fewer aches and pains elsewhere. After three normally see a perfect score from someone with my condition.”
weeks of drinking Nopalea, I noticed that the pain in my shoulder from my injury
had disappeared, too! I attribute this to Nopalea. I am so glad I was introduced to Angelyn F., Affiliate Member – Largo, FL
this wonderful product.”
Priscilla T., Member – West Island, QC
“I personally feel that Adaptogen 10 I had fallen asleep each night. It felt as if my heart to friends and family and they’ve worked for all of
Plus helped me stop smoking.” was going to jump right out of my chest – all day them. Many thanks to TriVita for their wonderful
long! I could barely work up the energy to walk selection of products.”
“I am generally a pretty stressed out person. If I down the hall to the bathroom. I tried acupuncture
am even two minutes late, I can feel my face get Oswald C., Member – Scarborough, ON
and alternative treatments as well, but to no avail.
hot. I am also an ex-smoker. I quit smoking about
the time I tried Adaptogen 10 Plus for the first I work full-time and am on my feet eight hours a “Sublingual B-12
time. I really liked the taste. I personally feel that day. I’ve been told many times that I’m one of the is a godsend –
Adaptogen 10 Plus helped me stop smoking, or most energetic, positive and upbeat people and I the answer to
at least helped my body deal with the stress of truly love life! I give much of the credit for this to my prayers.”
withdrawal. I still take Adaptogen 10 Plus two to TriVita’s HCY Guard.” “TriVita Sublingual B-12
three times a week, and feel great (my lungs are saved my marriage. My
doing a lot better too)! Now I am suggesting the Tiffany T., Affiliate Member – San Jose, CA
husband had become
product to my friends.”
“For the past depressed and angry. He was a different man from
Jonathan C., Member – East York, ON 4 years I have been the one I married. He lost focus, was tired and
pain free.” moping all the time and had unnatural fears. He
“I truly love life! was often angry or frustrated because he would
I give much of the “I’m a machine operator
miss small, but important words and misunder-
credit for this to and a deep sea fisherman
stand what others were saying. After he started
TriVita’s HCY Guard.” who was having serious
taking TriVita Sublingual B-12, I noticed quite a
back problems.
“I started taking HCY difference. He began paying attention to what I
Guard after hearing about My joints were in so much pain that I didn't had to say and we began to enjoy the weekends
the harmful side effects of know what to do. Then after I received the TriVita together and with the family. Our family is much
high homocysteine levels. catalog in the mail I decided to order TriVita’s happier now. Sublingual B-12 is a godsend – the
OmegaPrime. After taking the entire bottle I answer to my prayers.”
In the early months of 2003, I was diagnosed with
noticed that I could do things that before posed
a condition which causes an erratic, irregular Ginny A., Member – Picayne, MS
problems. For the past four years I have been
heartbeat. For the next six months, my heart raced
pain free. I have recommended TriVita products
uncontrollably from early morning until long after
*You should consult with a healthcare provider before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication or if you suspect you might have a heart
problem. You should not stop taking any medication without first consulting your healthcare provider.
Nopalea™ helps
Max shoot for
success
“This stuff really works and
I don’t have any pain at all.”
M
axwell (Max) R. is an prefer a natural
solution,” she remarks.
11-year-old boy from
“Within 10 minutes of
Prospect Heights, IL who taking Nopalea, my
at a young age has aimed very high severe headache pain
in life. He is on his way to becoming completely went away.”
a golf prodigy and recently placed Max’s father, Craig, had a
first in an Illinois Junior Golf scary incident on the golf
Association Tournament. Last spring, course when his leg was
accompanied by a caddy, Max was hanging off the golf cart. “I became very loyal to this excellent product,
After he pushed the gas and the kids love it, too. From that point on, I felt
given the opportunity to showcase his pedal, his knee twisted and his entire leg was
talent at the Tournament Players Club throbbing with pain. Craig was especially very comfortable trying other TriVita products."
in Scottsdale, following the Phoenix concerned because he had to walk 18 holes the – Anne
Open. “With his passion for the sport next day to accompany Max at a golf tourna-
ment. After taking several ounces of Nopalea,
we foresee him going pro,” says his Craig’s pain was reduced 50% by the next Ann also realizes that good health depends on
mother, Anne. morning. Knowing he was on to a good thing, more than quality supplements. She is a very
Craig repeated the same amount the following nutrition-minded parent who serves lots of
Max just loves golfing; however, he often pays day and the rest of the pain soon disappeared. fruits and vegetables and makes sure that the
the price with a sore back and assorted aches “It sure is nice to know that both Max and my family’s diet includes the best from every food
and pains. Last winter he fell hard while husband are out there, feeling good because group. “Nutrition is so important,” she says.
snowboarding and this provided the perfect of Nopalea,” Anne enthuses. “Eating healthy foods is essential for the mind,
opportunity for Nopalea to show its stuff. After body and spirit.”
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jaw, torso and leg. However, Nopalea will always be the
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surprise, because they’ve been satisfied TriVita and stay healthy.
Anne, always the resourceful mom, suggested Members since 2001. Anne was originally
that he try Nopalea, and the next morning Max introduced to the company when she saw the
woke up feeling great. “I can’t believe it,” Max Sublingual B-12 TV infomercial hosted by James
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aches and pains from golfing, he drinks
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Nopalea helps the entire family could cause vision loss, Anne bought her some
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In fact, everyone in the family is sold on much that she asked Anne to order an addi- Max and his si
sters, Symanth
Nopalea. Max’s sisters, Symantha and Adrienne, tional supply. Bottom line: both eyes improved a and Adrienn
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Consider these people hese are all the faces of Gluten may cause an immune reaction like
fire that burns patches in the shag carpet.
gluten sensitivity. I have
and their conditions: seen them, spoken to
This creates “bald spots” or flat areas in the
carpet. The result: less surface area to absorb
• A young girl with panic them or read about them. nutrients. A person with this kind of damage
attacks, anorexia and irritable Unfortunately, most doctors only can eat large amounts of food but depending
recognize the toddler as someone on the degree of damage, could have
bowel syndrome continuing nutritional deficiencies. These
who may be gluten sensitive. deficiencies over time can cause disease,
• A middle-aged alcoholic man who including anemia, delayed growth and
You may develop symptoms as a child – or as
has struggled with depression all an adult. Some people may have no symptoms
development, nerve damage and seizures.
his life at all but the damage is still quietly occurring
Gluten sensitivity ranges across a spectrum.
in their body. Someone may have gastrointes-
The most serious manifestation of this
• A woman who can’t walk tinal symptoms. Many may have evidence of
disorder is Celiac Disease. It is estimated that
because even the pressure of autoimmune disease. The problem of gluten
at least 1 in 133 people in the United States
sensitivity is a ticking time bomb.
a sock on her foot makes her have it. One expert in the field estimates that
grimace with severe pain Gluten in sunscreen, soaps and stamps as much as 97% of these people do not know
they have Celiac Disease.
• A boy with difficult-to-control Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley
and oats. You’ll also find gluten in some People with gluten sensitivity may see many
seizures surprising places, including sunscreen, soaps doctors for their symptoms but come away
and detergents, stamps and some medications. with few answers. Gluten sensitivity is an
• A 40-something obese man These products often contain derivatives of elusive diagnosis. Depending on the state
with osteoporosis these grains which may contain gluten. of your immune system, your body may not
have the antibodies doctors look for in
• A child with attention deficit Gluten is a complex, convoluted protein Celiac Disease.
molecule that can be difficult for a person to
hyperactivity disorder properly break down. In some people, gluten Many doctors look for telltale signs of Celiac
components trigger an immune response Disease, such as a child who eats but doesn’t
• A toddler with a ravenous which ultimately leads to damage of the small gain weight, has a distended or bloated belly
appetite who fails to grow or intestinal lining. I explain to my patients that and unexplained diarrhea. What many doctors
gain weight the inside of the small intestine looks like don’t know is that damage can occur in an
shag carpet. All those shag fibers provide isolated area of small intestine and may affect
surface area for absorption of nutrients. the absorption of only one or a few nutrients.
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