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the 10 essentials were created to suit
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steps in each one will improve your life and
wellness in wonderful ways.
PHYSICAL
1. Breathe Deeply
Deep breathing expels body toxins
faster than any other means.
2. Drink Water
Getting enough water provides an instant
energy boost – and you may even eat less.
3. Sleep Peacefully
Establishing a bedtime routine will help
you sleep longer and more soundly.
4. Eat Nutritiously
Choosing healthy, whole foods minimizes
blood sugar swings.
5. Enjoy Activity
An active lifestyle enables every
system in your body to work better.
EMOTIONAL
6. Give and Receive Love
Heart-focused, sincere and positive
feelings boost the immune system.
7. Be Forgiving
As you let go of negative feelings toward
others, you will ﬁnd greater peace and optimism.
8. Practice Gratitude
Gratitude brings instant joy, builds
physical defenses and reduces stress.
9. Develop Acceptance
Practicing acceptance clears your mind of
needless anxiety, freeing you to enjoy life.
SPIRITUAL
10. Develop a Relationship with God
As your relationship grows, you will enjoy
all the blessings of unconditional love.
Taking Care of Your Heart
by michael r. ellison, Ceo & founder of triVita, inc.
February is Heart Health Month. Because of the significant rise in
heart disease, Congress passed a resolution on December 30, 1963
that each year the President would declare February our National
Heart Health Awareness Month.
Heart disease is still the number one killer in 2009. With 64 million
Americans, plus millions more in Canada being affected by cardiovascular
disease, we want to inspire you to take action to create a lifestyle that will
give you a healthy heart. Your heart health is also crucial to your overall
health and well-being.
While your heart is a small organ about the size of your fist, it has major responsibilities. Every 60
seconds it must pump two gallons of blood through an entire cycle: from the heart, through the arteries,
veins and capillaries, and back to the heart. Every cell in your body relies on the blood to carry oxygen
and the nutrients your body needs to function properly as well as resist disease.
With us being so dependent on our heart functioning properly, isn’t it wonderful that the decisions we
make can determine if we have a healthy heart. Some people act as if their heart is a machine that either
works or doesn’t work – and there is nothing they can do about its health. Well, there is good news for all
of you who care about your heart and want better health.
The American Heart Association and the world-renowned Mayo Clinic have much to say about
improving heart health by choosing a lifestyle that promotes heart health. Basically, it comes down
to three things you can do:
1. Think smart
2. Eat well
3. Move more
That provides a simple guideline to the daily decisions we must make.
I would like to add that thinking smart is being aware of what we are thinking; many people do not
realize the thoughts and feelings they dwell on are also a part of their daily diet for heart health. Every
thought and emotion triggers a chemical reaction that is either good or bad for the heart. For example,
when you have an angry thought or a fearful, anxious thought, your body releases significant adrenaline
to help stimulate the muscles and mind for the fight or flight response needed.
That was great for our ancient ancestors when faced with a saber-toothed tiger, but where I live in
Scottsdale, Arizona that is not likely to happen. However, there are plenty of opportunities for adrenaline
rushes from rude drivers, snarled traffic, construction delays, or the fear of a poor economy that seems to
be impacting many people. Thoughts and feelings from all kinds of issues we face create chemicals that
are not healthy for the heart when they bombard us on a daily basis.
I would encourage you to read the article by Dr. Lundell on pages 4 and 5. Here is a viewpoint of one
of the most outstanding heart surgeons who spent much of his career performing thousands of heart
surgeries and consulting with his patients about heart health. We are pleased to bring this information
to you as it gives another view as to what really will bring healthy hearts to those of us in the U.S. and
Canada.
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I would like to add that thinking smart is being aware of what we are
thinking; many people do not realize the thoughts and feelings they
dwell on are also a part of their daily diet for heart health.
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4 a famed specialist
on the “heart” truth
VitaJournal exclusive!
Dwight Lundell, M.D., speaks out.
6 dr. libby’s b-12 research
breakthroughs
Scott Conard, M.D., praises
Dr. Libby’s pioneering work.
9 let your mouth
protect your health
Heart-healthy choices
from our food expert.
11 Click for support
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12 lower your Weight,
lower your risk
Why excess pounds
weigh down your heart.
In this
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16 tribute to alfred f. libby, m.d.
His widow, Carolyn, reflects
on a great man’s legacy.
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wight Lundell, M.D., is a
renowned cardiovascular
surgeon and a pioneer in
“off-pump” heart surgery. A former
chief resident at Yale University
Hospital, where he served as chief
of staff and chief of surgery, he has
performed over 5,000 coronary
bypass surgeries. Dr. Lundell was
one of the founding partners of the
Lutheran Heart Hospital, which
became the second largest in the U.S.
Dr. Lundell joins with TriVita®
to
promote nutrients and nurturing as
the best path to wellness. Dr. Lundell
practices what he preaches and
competes in triathlons to maintain
his health. He recently won his age
group at Ironman Arizona and has
qualified to compete in the world
championship of an upcoming
triathlon in Kona, Hawaii.
The cholesterol connection
When doctors prescribe cholesterol-lowering
medication, they usually are doing what they
think is best. But they don’t tell the patient
(possibly because they don’t know) that there
is less than a one in 100 chance that the
patient will benefit in any way from the
cholesterol-lowering medication. Less than
50% of people who have a heart attack have
elevated cholesterol. So, why are we still
chasing the cholesterol theory?
I’ll tell you why: marketing has trumped
medicine. Strong marketing forces have
unduly influenced doctors in North America,
the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
and NCEP (National Cholesterol Education
Program), ignoring better solutions and
real statistics.
What are better solutions?
In the last few years, massive amounts of
evidence are proving that inflammation is
the root cause of heart disease as well as
many other chronic diseases. It’s time to
focus on ways to eliminate and correct the
inflammation that is reducing the quality
and quantity of our lives.
Weight Control: Overloaded fat cells produce
chemicals that directly cause inflammation
in our arteries. As little as a 10% reduction
in weight can correct the problem. Insulin is
an inflammatory hormone. Obesity is often
accompanied by insulin resistance with large
amounts of inflammatory insulin remaining in
the bloodstream.
Baby Aspirin: The original anti-inflammatory
has been proven to be more effective than
drugs to protect against heart attack.
Avoid Bad Oils: Stay away from soybean
and corn oil. These oils, which are in every
prepared food, and which we often consume
instead of animal oils, contain fatty acids
which we need, but excessive amounts can
cause inflammation and heart disease.
Good Oils: Take a fish oil supplement.
Omega-3 from fish oil is nature’s most
effective anti-inflammatory – demonstrated
in large studies to help drastically reduce
heart attacks. Most of us do not eat enough
fatty fish and need to supplement. Flax oil
supplements have likewise proven to be
good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.
These also reduce inflammation in the
cells that line the arteries. Perilla seed
oil and evening primrose oil likewise help
reduce inflammation.
Physical Activity: Recent studies have
shown that the active muscle cell produces
anti-inflammatory compounds and releases
them into the bloodstream. Exercise also
reduces inflammatory levels of insulin and
stabilizes blood sugar.
Proof positive
In November 2008, the Jupiter Study
was published where 17,802 people with
normal cholesterol and elevated CRP (a
blood test indication of inflammation) took
a cholesterol-lowering drug. Half of the study
participants were given a placebo and half
were given 20 mg of a statin, daily.
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Scott Conard, M.D., is the founder of TienaHealth,
an organization of medical doctors in primary
care practice who emphasize healthy lifestyles
to maintain wellness. Dr. Conard is considered
a national expert on disease prevention.
TienaHealth also conducts clinical trials.
Scott Conard, M.D.
Founder, TienaHealth
“To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’” – that was the title
of an address I gave at a wellness conference
in Scottsdale, Arizona recently. I was
speaking, of course, about Vitamin B-12, and
the event gave me the chance to review its
growth from an undervalued vitamin to a
recognized powerhouse in health. It also gave
me the chance to recall my early involvement
with TriVita®
and respect for the work of
Alfred Libby, M.D., the inventor of TriVita
Sublingual B-12, B-6 and Folic Acid.
As you may know, Dr. Libby was a pioneer
in nutrients and health, and an associate
of Linus Pauling, Ph.D., the two-time Nobel
Laureate and “Father of Vitamin C.” Early in
his career, Dr. Libby discovered the dramatic
health changes that B-12 could make, and
worked for decades to raise awareness.
“We’ve given people
back their lives”
Along with B-12, Dr. Libby was the “star”
of the original TriVita TV infomercials
beginning in 2000. It is still his original,
patented formula (contained in over 11
million boxes of Sublingual B-12 sold) that
has helped so many. Here, I’ve selected some
of his memorable thoughts:
“We’ve given people back their lives,” Dr.
Libby said. At the time, painful and expensive
injections were the only way to supplement
effectively with B-12. And, undiagnosed B-12
deficiency caused untold damage.
“B-12 deficiency, undiagnosed and untreated,
wreaks havoc,” he declared. This “havoc”
took many forms:
• Moodiness
• Low energy
• A heart-damaging buildup
of homocysteine
• High cholesterol
He would talk about patients who, with
Sublingual B-12, went from moodiness and
lethargy to enthusiasm and energy... older
people, sent to nursing homes because they
were disruptive and difficult, becoming
“functional human beings again”... heart
patients having their blood pressure and
cholesterol levels stabilized.
A key element in Dr. Libby’s Sublingual
B-12 is its unique delivery system: “sublingual”
means under the tongue, where the tablets
dissolve and get quickly into the bloodstream.
This is crucial to maximum absorption and
maximum benefit.
Dramatic effects,
and a change of career
In my own medical practice, I found the
same kinds of patient results that Dr. Libby
witnessed years before. In fact, that’s how
I came to be associated with TriVita and
Sublingual B-12. For years, my medical
practice specialized in treating the elderly.
Patients would come into my office
complaining that they had no energy, felt
“low” and depressed and they would beg for
B-12 “shots.” After their shots they became so
much more alive, so much more well, that I
changed course in my career.
B-12 update
by Dr. Scott Conard
dr. libby’s legacy of pioneering continues
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every day. An associate of Dr. Linus Pauling (Nobel Prize Laureate), Dr. Libby developed this
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Counting too many sheep? Poor sleep can lead to heart trouble
Tochigi, Japan
If you have high blood pressure and don’t get a lot of sleep, you may be at increased risk for heart disease and
stroke. Researchers in Japan discovered that people with high blood pressure who slept less than 7.5 hours per
night had a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke – 68% higher.
The study, which appeared in the November 2008 Archives of Internal Medicine, followed 1,255 adults for an
average of four years, monitoring their blood pressure as well as sleep patterns. Participants were between 33
and 97 years old, with an average age of 70.
Typically, blood pressure drops during the night. However, those who experienced no drop in blood pressure –
in addition to short sleep – had four times the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Researchers suggest that a lack of sleep contributes to increased nervous system activity during the day, which
can stress the cardiovascular system. Blood pressure that doesn’t drop during the night can have a similar effect
on the nervous system.
Tune in to this: joyful music can make your heart happy
Baltimore, Maryland
Listening to music that makes you happy can be good for your cardiovascular system, according to researchers from
the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Center in Baltimore. In the study, the emotions
aroused by joyful music caused tissue in the inner lining of blood vessels to expand, which helps increase blood flow.
Participants were asked to choose music that brought them joy and music that made them feel anxious.
After listening to the joyful music, participants experienced an average 26% increase in blood vessel
diameter. After listening to music that made them anxious, blood vessels narrowed an average of six percent.
The results of the study were presented at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association in
November 2008.
Fat around the heart may increase heart attack risk
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Having excess fat around your heart may increase your risk of heart attack, researchers reported in the August
2008 issue of the journal Obesity. The study investigated whether a link exists between fat deposits around the
heart (pericardial fat) and calcified coronary plaque in the arteries. Although calcified plaque isn’t a risk factor in
itself, it is associated with fatty deposits that can lead to heart attack and stroke.
Researchers studied 159 people (55 to 74 years old), measuring the amount of fat around their hearts. Those with
the highest levels of fat were over four times more likely to have calcified coronary plaque. Body mass index and
waist circumference were unrelated to levels of calcified coronary plaque.
“Our findings suggest that local fat deposits, rather than total body fat, are most related to calcified coronary
plaque,” said Jingzhong Ding, M.D., lead researcher and assistant professor of gerontology at Wake Forest
University Baptist Medical Center.
Further research is needed to learn how to prevent buildup of fat around the heart. See page 12 for information
on how to drop excess weight.
The
Research Desk
New findings in health and wellness

Eat your way to
a healthier heart
By Christa Orecchio, Certiﬁed Clinical Nutritionist, Holistic Health Counselor
N
othing matters more than
taking good care of your
heart. We can keep ourselves
in shape by getting regular exercise,
not smoking and controlling stress.
Just as important: eating a variety of
nutritious, heart-healthy foods that
make up a healthy diet.
Where to start? Increase these “super foods”
to eat your way to a healthier heart.
Blueberries: They top the list as one of
the most powerful disease-fighting foods.
That’s because they contain anthocyanins,
the antioxidant responsible for their dark blue
color. These delicious jewels are packed with
fiber, Vitamin C and heart-healthy potassium.
Regularly add them into your diet in yogurt,
trail mix, salads, cereal, in your favorite
Leanology®
shake or just by themselves.
Salmon: This cold-water fish is a great source
of protein and is also packed with heart-healthy
Omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart
Association advises eating salmon and other
Omega-3 rich foods twice a week for benefits
that go beyond heart health. Make sure
your salmon is wild caught to avoid toxic
heavy metals and lack of nutrients that
can be found in farm-raised salmon.
Recipe Idea: Marinate salmon in a lime,
onion, garlic and soy sauce mixture for 15
minutes before grilling for a delicious fish
taco or grilled fish sandwich.
oatmeal: Oats are
nourishing whole grains
and a great source of
vitamins, minerals and
cholesterol-lowering
fiber. Research
shows that oats lower
cholesterol levels, keep
you regular and may
help protect against
certain cancers.
Recipe Ideas: Add oats whenever
you bake. Substitute oat flour for
white or wheat flour in pancakes, muffins,
quick breads, cookies and coffee cakes for an
added dose of fiber. Or try oats in place of bread
crumbs in dishes such as meatloaf, meatballs
or breading on poultry.
Kale: Even mightier than spinach, kale is
the powerhouse of the vegetable kingdom.
Its rich, dark color comes from the multiple
phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals
(especially folate and iron) it contains that
fight disease, protect the heart and preserve
your eyesight. To top it off, kale is also the “king
of calcium” – it delivers the highest absorbable
form of calcium possible.
Recipe Idea: Mix kale with pine
nuts and raisins, then stuff into
winter squash and bake for a
colorful, delicious main or side
dish. Even easier – sauté with
garlic and olive oil.
Flaxseed: Rich in
Omega-3 fatty acids, lignans,
phytoestrogens and fiber, this
powerful seed is most effective when
it is ground up and stored away from
light, heat and air. Studies suggest that
flaxseed lowers the risk of blood clots, stroke
and irregular heartbeat. It may also help lower
LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.
Menu Idea: Ground flaxseed works easily in
all sorts of foods – on top of salads or soup, in
yogurt parfaits, smoothies or morning cereal.
almonds and walnuts: These nuts are
high in plant Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E,
magnesium, folate, fiber, heart-favorable mono-
and polyunsaturated fats and phytosterols.
Menu Idea: Mix a few almonds (and berries)
into low-fat yogurt, trail mix or fruit salads, and
add walnuts to salads, pastas, cookies, muffins
and even pancakes for a flavorful crunch.
Brown rice: Contains high levels of
B-complex vitamins and magnesium, which
nourish our central nervous system. Vitamin
B-12 (folate) and Vitamin B-6 protect against
Christa orecchio
The American Heart
Association advises eating
salmon and other Omega-3
rich foods twice a week for
benefits that go beyond
heart health.
Add oats whenever
you bake. Substitute oat flour for
Recipe Idea:
nuts and raisins, then stuff into
Flaxseed:
Omega-3 fatty acids, lignans,
phytoestrogens and fiber, this
powerful seed is most effective when
it is ground up and stored away from
light, heat and air. Studies suggest that
flaxseed lowers the risk of blood clots, stroke
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of Vitamin B-12 blood levels than a
B-12 blood test. Here’s why:
The blood level of Vitamin B-12 is discovered
by taking a number of people (usually fewer
than 100) and testing their blood levels.
These people are chosen at random and are
reasonably healthy, showing no obvious signs
of disease. All of their blood test results are
added together and an average from the entire
group serves as a midline. Usually, both the
lowest and highest numbers of responding
people are eliminated. The next lowest
number and the next highest number are used
as the lower and upper limits for that test at
that lab. That is one reason why different labs
may have different “normal” values.
That is the simplified version of how highs
and lows are discovered for nutrients like B-12.
Can you see the flaws in this kind of thinking?
First, I do not want to be compared to the
average person on the street. I want to be
compared to the healthiest people around. My
goal is to have abundant energy and be disease
resistant. Therefore, I want to be compared to
the people who have already achieved those
benchmarks. Second, we know that people
with “normal” levels of B-12 often have high
levels of homocysteine and low moods.
Both mood and HCY levels improve when we
supplement with the right kind of B-12. That
means that the lab values for what should
be considered “low” are too low. It also tells
us that what is considered “high” is likewise
erroneous. High lab values for B-12 are based
on the survey of “normal” people. We know
that normal in our culture does not reflect our
health aspirations!
ideal B-12 levels
If you have read our Weekly Wellness
Reports regularly you know that there
are different types of B-12 that do different
jobs. For instance, cyanocobalamin is a
complete form of B-12 that nourishes the
brain and nerves. Methylcobalamin is a
B-12 enzyme that detoxifies homocysteine
in the liver and kidneys.
The best way to tell if you need cyanoco-
balamin is if you have “brain fog” that lifts
when you take TriVita®
Sublingual B-12.
The best way to tell if you need methylco-
balamin is to have your blood tested for
homocysteine levels. The normal value for
homocysteine is between 4 and 8, with the
ideal number being 6.3. Any value higher
than 8 indicates that you need the methylco-
balamin and other methylation cycle nutrients
found in TriVita’s HCY Guard®
– regardless
of what your actual B-12 blood test says.
Dr. Dwight Lundell’s excellent article
on medical marketing in this issue of the
VitaJournal speaks directly to the nature of
this controversy. According to Dr. Lundell,
it’s not how much cholesterol you have in
your blood that matters, it is how inflamed
the arteries are and how oxidized the LDL
(bad) cholesterol is that gives people heart
attacks. Similarly, it is not how much B-12
you have in your blood test that tells you if
you have enough. Instead, it is how effective
the type of B-12 is at reducing the harmful,
deadly levels of elevated homocysteine.
HCY update
Brazos Minshew’s experience as TriVita’s Chief Science
Officer makes him uniquely suited to not only advise
VitaJournal readers on the dangers of homocysteine,
but how the B vitamins can lower HCY.
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misled by
B-12 blood tests
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a more reliable indicator of disease risk
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I am very excited about the development and introduction of
our new product line Sonoran Bloom™, which we have been
working on for the last two years. In fact, I am so enthusiastic
about the wellness benefits of these products, that we are going
to 30 cities in a pre-launch campaign to introduce the product
to our Members. We will be giving a 32-ounce bottle of the
delicious Opuntia liquid concentrate FREE to each person
who attends. We want to hear about the amazing results our
Members will experience from the product. This product has
helped people with arthritis, joint and back pain, foot pain,
muscle soreness, and overall aches and pains that are caused
by inflammation.
This product addresses the hottest issue in medical research
today: inflammation. Inflammation is being linked to many
diseases. It weakens the body and enables disease to set in.
You will learn a lot about what you can do to reduce and
monitor inflammation. Our mission is to inspire people to
experience wellness and create wealth for their life purposes!
Helping people live a vibrant and healthy life is why TriVita
was founded. Let us help you!
There will also be a brief introduction of the income
opportunity for Affiliates who want to share information with
those they know and care about. TriVita is proud of the way we
do business with our customers in that we provide opportunities
based on the desires of each Member: opportunities to simply
purchase products for their own wellness as well as the chance
to be involved with the sharing opportunity. It is simple and
rewarding to help someone enjoy and experience greater
wellness with TriVita products.
If you want to know more about this product in our pre-
launch campaign and our mission of helping people experience
wellness, please plan to join us in a city near you. On page 30,
you will find a listing of some of the cities we will be visiting.
Make 2009 your year of experiencing greater
wellness and take someone with you on your
wellness journey!
Our mission is to inspire people to
experience wellness and create wealth
for their life purposes! Helping people live
a vibrant and healthy life is why TriVita
was founded. Let us help you!
February 2009 l 11
In the midst of a family crisis, it can be difficult to keep relatives and
friends informed. With trips to the hospital, fatigue and the accompanying
emotional stress, calling everyone in your address book can be a challenge.
Fortunately, free online resources are available to help you easily keep
everyone up-to-date.
CaringBridge
One online resource dedicated to providing free websites for people going
through health crises is caringbridge.org. Founded in 1997, CaringBridge
is a nonprofit Web service that helps keep families and friends connected
during difficult times. Over 150,000 families have created personal websites
– and over half a billion people have visited the site. You can create a site
for yourself or a loved one. Some of the health crises that have prompted
people to create CaringBridge websites include:
• Cancer treatment • Long-term illness
• Hospice care • War injury
• Premature birth • Stroke
• Car accidents • International adoption
• Rehabilitation
The site was created to be user-friendly, so that everyone in the family –
even those new to the Internet – won’t have problems accessing the
information. The personal websites are private; they can’t be found via
search engines and you control your privacy settings.
Website features
The website offers ways for you to inform others of the latest developments,
as well as allowing them to offer words of support and encouragement.
There is also a photo gallery option available.
How you can help
Even if you’re not experiencing a crisis, you can help spread the word
about this free service.
• Tell everyone you know about this resource; they may know someone
who could use it
• Go online and download brochures to hand out; you can
also request that materials be sent to you
• If you have a website or blog, link to caringbridge.org
• If you’ve benefited from CaringBridge, share it with others
tiPS FOR HealtHY CaReGivinG
If you are a caregiver, it can be easy to lose sight of your own personal needs.
Take care of yourself, as well as the person in your care.
• take time for yourself – it’s easy to get burned out and lose sight of your
own needs. Reserve some time each day for yourself. One option is respite
care; someone comes to your house and takes care of the patient for a few
hours while you are away.
• Share the load – many caregivers internalize all their stress and conﬂicting
emotions. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others; support groups are available.
Have a HeartCommunicating in times of crisis

A
s you probably know,
a big risk for heart disease
is excessive weight. Not only
does it increase the strain on the heart
but it also contributes to high blood
pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
A high-fat diet combined with little or
no exercise is a major factor in rising
cholesterol levels and heart disease.
In the United States, approximately
one-third of the adult population
weighs 20% or more over their
ideal weight.
Can losing weight lower your
cholesterol levels?
Being overweight has been shown to increase
total cholesterol levels. It can also cause your
cholesterol levels to get out of balance, raising
levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol that clogs blood
vessels and lowering levels of HDL (good)
cholesterol by raising blood pressure and
straining the heart.
Do you weigh more than you should?
Most of us have done the simple “mirror test” –
we simply look in the mirror and see if we are
overweight. If you can pinch an inch at your
waist, chances are you need to lose weight. Also,
if you weigh 10 to 15 pounds more than you did
when you were 20, you may need to drop some
weight with the help of the Leanology® Weight
Loss System and lifestyle changes.
What is your ideal weight?
Your ideal weight is determined by lean body mass
(everything but fat) plus the amount of fat you
need for good health. This ranges from 10%-18%
of total body weight for men and 18%-25% of
total body weight for women. A health profes-
sional can estimate your own percentage by
measuring your body fat with a skinfold caliper.
How body shape impacts heart health
Recent research suggests that heart health can be
affected as much by body shape as by weight. For
example, people whose waists are nearly as large
as or larger than their hips have a higher rate of
heart disease.
To determine your waist-to-hip ratio, measure
your waist just above the navel. Measure your
hips at their widest. Divide your waist measure-
ment by your hip measurement. A waist-to-hip
ratio greater than 0.8 for women and 0.95 for
men indicates higher heart disease risk.
The different kinds of body fat –
and their importance
Some of us carry excess weight in the hips and
thighs while others carry it in the abdominal
area. Several studies have indicated that excess
fat in the abdominal area is more likely to cause
health problems such as high cholesterol levels.
Since the measurement around your waistline
reflects your level of abdominal fat, a waist
measurement can provide a good clue to whether
you have too much upper body fat. You may have
too much abdominal fat if your waist measure-
ment exceeds:
• 40 inches for men • 35 inches for women
Fat around
the heart may
increase heart
attack risk
A recent study from
Wake Forest University
indicates that having
excess fat around the
heart may also be a
health risk. Even a thin
person can have fat
around the heart.
Pericardial fat, or stores
of fat around the heart,
is known to cause higher secretion of inflamma-
tory substances, which may accelerate the
development of heart disease.
Weight control tips
• Eat more high-fiber foods, including
fruits and grains.
• Use non-fat or low-fat dairy products.
• Eat only lean meats, fish, skinless poultry
and low-fat vegetable proteins such as tofu.
• Eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Keep serving sizes moderate and avoid
second helpings.
• Get regular physical activity. Even a
brisk walk is great exercise.
• Limit sugary desserts and soft drinks.
• Limit alcohol consumption.
• Celebrate your successes with non-food
treats, such as a weekend getaway, a
massage or a new look or hairstyle.
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Wendy lives in Towson, MD with her husband,
David, and owns a tea room called The Casual
Cup. She started preparing for bariatric bypass
weight loss surgery in the fall of 2007. “I’ve
fought weight issues most of my adult life,”
Wendy says. “Having tipped the scales at
just over 220 pounds and getting less-than-
favorable news from the doctor about my
cholesterol, blood glucose and triglycerides, he
and I knew that something had to be done.”
In addition to reaching her 50th birthday
and dealing with the effects of menopause,
she felt like she was losing control of her
body and mind. A 70 pound weight loss
was Wendy’s ultimate goal.
Then fate took a turn for the better when
she confided in a local TriVita®
Member,
who frequented Wendy’s tea room. “When
I mentioned to her that I was preparing for
weight loss surgery, she asked me to please
wait and consider using a new product that
TriVita would be introducing in the fall of
2007,” Wendy recalls. “I agreed to look at the
information about Leanology, since I knew that
the earliest I would be having surgery would
be March of 2008.”
By that point she had already taken just
about every diet pill around, counted the
points, shaken the shake and disco boogied
with Richard Simmons. Says Wendy, “I was
willing to try something else since I knew that
the final victory in this weight battle would
be at the hands of the bariatric surgeon, just
months away.”
She tried Leanology shakes and capsules
and was immediately pleased. The shakes
were filling and left no unpleasant aftertaste
found in so many other shake products.
Leanology Chews helped curb cravings and
tasted great. Wendy’s energy level also started
improving – an absolute necessity to keep
up with her busy tea room.
“I started losing some weight – 10 pounds or
so and the next thing I knew, I was getting
better reports from the doctor about my
cholesterol and other important levels,” she
notes. “I then added Energy Now!®
to my
daily Leanology regimen. More weight
started coming off and I’ve now lost 30
pounds. Admittedly, it’s been a slow process
which I know would speed up if I exercised
more. However, my cholesterol numbers
and blood pressure numbers are all in the
good range.
“I would encourage anyone to try Leanology
products whether you need to lose a little or
a lot of weight,” she concludes. “I’m well on
my way to my ultimate weight loss goal... 70
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Quick: What’s your blood pressure (BP)? If you have no idea, you might
also be in the dark about some serious effects of unmanaged high blood
pressure (HBP), also called hypertension. Grave conditions like heart
disease, heart failure, stroke and kidney failure can be caused by HBP,
so it’s important to know where you stand.
Just what is blood pressure? It’s the force of blood pushing against our
artery walls as our heart pumps out blood. If this pressure is too high
for too long, it can damage our arteries, over-work our heart and damage
other major organs. What’s worse: HBP usually has no symptoms, so you
might be unaware of the damage it’s doing.
Get to know your numbers
When a blood pressure measurement is taken, two things are measured:
systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. This is then expressed as a
number, such as 120/70 (120 over 70). The first number, systolic, is the
pressure when the heart is pumping blood; the second number, diastolic,
is the pressure when the heart rests between beats.
This table from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute shows
normal numbers for adults (18 and over), and which numbers put you
at greater risk for health problems.
Categories for blood pressure levels in adults
Note: If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, HBP is defined
as 130/80 or higher. HBP numbers also differ for children and teens.
Age does make a difference: blood pressure tends to rise as we get older,
making it even more important to keep it under control. If you’re a male
older than 45 or a female older than 55, your risk for HBP is higher.
About one-third of U.S. adults have HBP.
“White coat hypertension”: truth or myth?
There is a real health syndrome called “white coat hypertension” that
has to do with medical checkups. Some people’s blood pressure readings
are high only when they visit their healthcare provider’s office because
they’re nervous or anxious. In these cases, the person might be asked to
monitor their blood pressure at home, or to wear a device for a short time
that takes blood pressure every 30 minutes. If you’re familiar enough with
your numbers to know that your first reading is high (you may have to
ask), request another reading at the end of your visit.
Taking the pressure off
If you have HBP, your healthcare provider may recommend lifestyle
changes to help keep it under control, including:
• Following a healthy eating plan
• Getting enough physical activity
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Quitting smoking
• Managing and learning to cope with stress
As research continues into HBP, science is also discovering some “tasty”
ways to help take the pressure off, including these fascinating findings:
• Steering clear of table salt? Don’t pass on the potassium or
magnesium at the same time. A recent review in the Journal
of Clinical Hypertension found that the numbers go down
when we boost our intake of fruits and vegetables like squash,
bananas, dates and spinach.
• Chocolate-lovers, rejoice: Yale University researchers have
found more evidence that antioxidants in dark chocolate
can help lower BP.
If you don’t know your blood pressure, February’s Heart Health Month is
the perfect time to give your heart a “valentine”: find out and, if needed,
take action.
Category Systolic
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Diastolic
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Normal Less than 120 And Less than 80
Prehypertension 120–139 Or 80–89
High blood pressure
Stage 1 140–159 Or 90–99
Stage 2 160 or higher Or 100 or higher
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Month, a good time to keep an eye on your eye
health. Certainly, loss of vision can be one of
the most debilitating conditions you face. By
taking care of your eyes and recognizing the
symptoms of certain eye conditions, you can
help preserve the precious gift of sight.
age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the
leading cause of vision loss in people over 60,
according to the National Eye Institute. It may
come on quickly, but typically, it progresses slowly.
AMD affects the macula (located in the retina),
which allows you to see sharp detail. There are
two forms of AMD: dry and wet.
• Dry AMD – cells in the macula break
down, blurring vision.
• Wet AMD – abnormal blood vessels grow
under the macula and leak blood and
other fluids, which move the macula from
its normal place. Damage occurs quickly;
wet AMD is also called advanced AMD.
Signs of aMD
Dry AMD starts with blurred vision and
can eventually progress to a blind spot in
the center of the field of vision. The most
common symptom of wet AMD is straight lines
appearing wavy. Those with wet AMD may also
experience a small blind spot.
low vision
Do you have a hard time doing everyday tasks –
even with glasses, contact lenses, medicine
or surgery? The problem may be what the
National Eye Institute describes as “low vision.”
Low vision can be caused by birth defects
or injury, or result from eye disorders and
conditions such as macular degeneration,
glaucoma, cataracts and diabetes.
Signs of low vision
If you or someone you know experiences any of
the following, it could be a sign of low vision:
• Trouble reading street signs
• Trouble doing things at home or work
because the lights seem dimmer
• Trouble recognizing the faces of friends
and family
• Trouble with close work such as reading,
sewing or picking out matching clothes
If any of the symptoms of AMD or low vision
occur, it’s time to make an appointment with
an eye care professional. Encourage friends and
family with these symptoms to do the same. It’s
important that these eye conditions be identified
early; it can mean the difference between
successful treatment and lost vision.
Protect your eye health now
Even if you don’t have these conditions, you can
never be too careful when it comes to vision
health; don’t wait for blurry or impaired vision
before taking steps to protect your eyesight.
• Get your eyes checked. The American
Optometric Association recommends
eye exams according to the following
schedule:
• 18-60 years: every 2 years
• 61+ years: every year
• Those who wear glasses or
contacts: every year
• Good eats for good eyes. Studies have
shown that nutrients found in colorful
fruits and vegetables may help reduce
your risk of eye problems.
• Supplement with eye-protective
nutrients. TriVita’s VisionGuard was
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W
ith his white hair and
half-smile, Alfred F. Libby,
M.D., Ph.D., nutraceutical
pioneer, looks like a gentle soul. That
kind, grandfatherly face (you’ve seen
his photos in the VitaJournal and
TriVita’s®
catalogs) could be deceptive,
though: it hid a spirit so strong, so
fierce, that he defied the medical
establishment – and triumphed.
Dr. Libby, of course, is famed for his work with
two-time Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, Ph.D.,
who was often called “The Father of Vitamin
C.” Dr. Libby earned five doctorates and is
recognized as one of the world’s pioneering
authorities on therapeutic nutrition. Thanks to
him, through TriVita, the world has Sublingual
B-12, Non-Acidic Vitamin C (now Vital C in the
U.S.), Balanced Woman®, VitaCal-Mag D™
and
Digestive Complex. And in large part because
of him, the world also has a more compassionate
understanding of substance abusers. Dr. Libby
was awarded a Doctor of Humanities Degree by
the World Congress on Health for his
research into using Vitamin C
against drug addiction.
Dr. Libby “stood up for
what he believed was
right, and openly
opposed what he
believed was wrong,”
recalls Carolyn
Libby, his widow.
One example: In
the early 1970s
the U.S. Congress
was in the process
of restricting the sale
of over-the-counter
nutrients. After hearing
testimony by Dr. Libby and
Dr. Pauling, Congress eased up.
About the same time, Dr. Libby encountered a
young man on methadone, a drug used to treat
drug addictions. He wanted to help, and soon
opened a door into research on substance abuse
that would become his life quest.
In that era, Carolyn recalls, “The prevailing
attitude was ‘us against them.’ Nowhere in
medicine were patients treated with such
disregard as people struggling with drugs or
alcohol,” she says. But Dr. Libby, believing that
every person deserved to be treated with
respect, followed his passion to find
answers. The treatment protocols
he developed through study,
research and “practice”
were truly revolutionary
and are in use today.
Dr. Libby’s decades
of research made
him “absolutely
convinced that God,
in His infinite love
and mercy, left the
healing herbs, vitamins,
minerals and amino acids
for our... good health.” For
those who knew him only
through his TriVita infomer-
cials, which began in 2000, it’s
“I am absolutely convinced that
God, in His infinite love and
mercy, left the healing herbs,
vitamins, minerals and amino
acids for our use in order to
maintain good health.”
– Alfred F. Libby, M.D.
Carolyn Libby salutes her
“warrior for the sick“
Dr. Alfred Libby
in 1978
Dr. Alfred Libby: The fierce heart of a great man

reaffirming to know
that he also said
this: “Following the
concepts outlined
and so wonderfully
expressed by TriVita,
your pathway to
maintaining, or
regaining, your good
health is assured.”
“I saw him as the best
doctor on the planet,” says
Carolyn, a view that was shared
by many. “Early in our life together he
said to me, ‘You will say of your husband, he was
fierce.’ And he was. He was a warrior for the sick
and for those bound by addictions. He fought for
their well-being.”
(Editor’s note: After Dr. Libby’s death in 2002,
Scott Conard, M.D., stepped into the Sublingual
B-12 infomercials. A champion of preventive health,
Dr. Conard has a monthly column about B-12
in the VitaJournal; see page 6).
Carolyn Libby starts a new
chapter of sharing wellness
For years, Carolyn Libby’s mission was to stand
by her late husband, Dr. Alfred Libby, as he
pioneered the use of nutrients for health (he
was the inventor of TriVita Sublingual B-12; see
page 7). When he died in 2002 she found a new
mission, serving the poor and sick in Africa.
Now, she’s adding a new chapter to her life of
commitment and purpose: she’s among TriVita’s
newest Business Affiliates.
Soon she’ll return from one of her semi-annual
trips to Uganda, comforting those stricken with
HIV/AIDS, and she’ll pick right up spreading
the TriVita message of health and wellness
from her California home. “Countless people
I know have been using TriVita products for
years,” she says. “It’s an honor for me to now
be representing TriVita.”
As you might expect, Carolyn has been a
long-time advocate of exercise, healthy eating and
supplementation. Her daily list of health-boosters
is topped by Sublingual B-12 and Vitamin C
(in the formulas created by her late husband),
along with his
other formulations:
VitaCal-Mag D™,
Balanced Woman
and Digestive
Complex. She
also takes
CoEnzyme Q-10 and
Adaptogen 10 Plus®.
“Nutrients
have been my
life. They’re the
heart of everything.”
Asked to single out one most
important product, Carolyn responds “The
Vitamin C crystals, hands down. Alfred always
said that Vitamin C is life itself.” Also, she adds
with a laugh, “If he is looking down from heaven
at this moment, I had just better say Vitamin C!”
She’s serious about the message of health, though.
“TriVita’s emphasis on wellness and faith are
exactly parallel with my beliefs and, indeed, my
life experiences with Alfred,” she notes. As one
who started her own wellness journey decades
ago, Carolyn says, “Nutrients have been my life.
They’re the heart of everything.”
Like Dr. Libby, Carolyn has a heart for those in
need. Just two days after Dr. Libby died, Carolyn
met a missionary, and the work of helping others
“scooped me up... it took over. A new season
began in my life.” Now she visits the villages,
hospitals and prisons in Uganda, traveling solo,
praying for hours with people who desperately
need hope and providing HIV/AIDS education.
When Carolyn visits, Ugandan villagers “line up
for prayer, even though many don’t understand
my language.” Better than most, Carolyn knows
how blessed many people in Western nations
truly are. “It is shocking to learn that only a
small minority of the people on this earth have
sufficient food to eat each day, clean water to
drink and a sheltered place to sleep in safety.
God blesses us so that we can share it with
others. That’s what life is really about, isn’t it?”
Sharing a vision, beginning a mission
When she returns home, Carolyn will embrace
her new mission as an Affiliate with the same
conviction. She and Dr. Libby became involved
with TriVita not long after the company began,
and she has high praise for CEO Michael Ellison.
“Michael’s vision has built a magnificent company,
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F
alling in love... such
a powerful emotion
that has inspired
countless artists to paint
masterpieces, composers
to create unforgettable
music and authors to
write best-selling novels.
Love in other languages
Languages from around the world have a
phrase of their own that expresses this intense
emotion called love. Here is a small sampling
of phrases that express I love you in other
languages: Chinese, Wo ai ni; Hawaiian,
Aloha wau la oe; Romanian, Te iubesc; and
Hebrew, Ani ohev otakh, to mention just a few.
No matter which language is spoken, I love you
is the most beautiful phrase anyone could say
to another person.
However, falling in love is assisted by the
hormone, oxytocin, sometimes referred to as
the “love hormone” by social scientists. This
normally stable hormone is released in excess
during hugging and pleasant physical touch,
which helps humans bond and attach. But,
don’t count on the “love hormone” to be there
for the long haul. You become immune to it in
about 18 months. After the love hormone
tapers off, love becomes a matter of choice and
maintenance. It takes more than falling in love
to establish a lasting relationship.
In North America, February 14 has been set
aside to express our love for others. In honor of
this day, I have chosen the top 14 attributes of
enduring relationships that consistently appear
in scientific research studies. And you will
notice love is not at the top of the list.
14 attributes of lasting relationships
1. Communication
2. Trust
3. Commitment
4. Love
5. Intimacy
6. Acceptance
7. Shared values
8. Selflessness
9. Consideration
10. Kindness
11. Mutual understanding
12. Reciprocal respect
13. Laughter
14. Forgiveness
Communication: #1 key to a long-
lasting friendship and marriage
When both people get their needs met in a
relationship, then that relationship is going to
be successful. Each partner needs to
communicate his or her needs. If you think
that you shouldn’t have to tell your partner, he
or she should just know, then think again.
Most people are not mind readers.
Everyone needs to feel valued and important.
Lack of attention and neglect can make your
partner feel as if you no longer care, which will
then allow your partner to hold things in and
not discuss issues. This will lead to an unhappy
marriage and unresolved concerns.
Take time each year for
an annual relationship checkup
I would suggest going away for a weekend
once a year for a “relationship checkup” to
assess the status of your relationship. Go
over the 14 attributes and see how well you
are doing in each of the categories. Give
time for each person to talk about what
makes him or her feel valued and important,
as well as to talk freely about any concerns.
Marriage is about imperfect people doing
their best to nurture and care for one
another in love. This includes all the
essentials we’ve been talking about. Trust,
commitment, intimacy, reciprocal respect,
togetherness and maintaining a positive
focus are attributes that cultivate lasting
love – a truly, forever relationship.
Attributes of
Lasting
Relationships
by Dr. Judy
“Well,itseemstomethatthebestrelationships–theonesthatlast–are
frequentlytheonesthatarerootedinfriendship.Youknow,onedayyoulook
atthepersonandyouseesomethingmorethanyoudidthenightbefore.Like
aswitchhasbeenflickedsomewhere.Andthepersonwhowasjustafriendis...
suddenlytheonlypersonyoucaneverimagineyourselfwith.” – Gillian Anderson
Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a success coach, author,
motivational speaker and psychologist. She has inspired
people around the world to reach within and find their
passionate purpose to live a more meaningful life.
Judy Ellison, Ph.D.

A
t this time of
year, the signs
of romantic love
are everywhere. We’re urged
to give Valentine’s Day gifts
of flowers, chocolates,
perfume, jewelry, and, of
course, cards. Even my granddaughter, in her
first year of school, got caught up in the fun
of exchanging Valentines with her classmates.
But I must admit that she made me pause when
she looked at all the cards ready for her to sign
and said, “Granddad, these all say ‘I love you.’
What is love, really?”
And isn’t that the question of the ages? What is
love, really? The Bible talks about four kinds of
love: parental, brother-sister, husband-wife and
agape love. Agape love is that pure, uncondi-
tional love that has no expectation of return.
God’s love for us is real agape love. Scripture
tells us that He loves us forever... no conditions:
“Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures
forever” – Psalm 136:2. So, I told my grand-
daughter that love is wanting the very best for
someone without getting anything in return.
“If God was giving out Valentine cards in your
class,” I said, “He would give them all without
expecting any in return.”
What is love? The Bible describes it in detail
for us, in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not
envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not
easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices
with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always
hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.”
your body, His Temple
1 Cor. 6:19-20
“Love never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13:8
Walking with God, seeing through the eyes of love
by Chaplain Gene Henderson
That’s quite a list, and most of us will come
up short sometimes – even with those who
are most precious to us. With our loved ones,
and with people not so close to us, God is
telling us that when others don’t motivate us
to walk in love, when we find them downright
unloveable, that the way to find grace is
through God’s eyes.
We can choose how we see others (and
ourselves). When we see through our human
eyes, with all our shortcomings, biases,
judgments and faults, that’s what we see in
others: shortcomings, biases, judgments and
faults. But when we look through God’s eyes,
and not our own, we can see with love.
look through His loving eyes
By walking with God and looking through His
loving eyes, we can see the truth of ourselves
and others with all our imperfections, but we
can also see the reasons why we act as we do.
I’m not suggesting that we turn a blind eye to
bad behaviors and pretend that things are
fine when they aren’t.
While it may be difficult, I am suggesting that
we try to rise above our own flawed selves and
let our Creator’s goodness direct our eyes.
In a way, it’s like looking through different
filters. With our everyday human filters, we
color our vision of the world with all of our
own attitudes, assumptions and perspectives.
But when we see through God’s eyes, the
eyes of love look with compassion, patience,
kindness... all those wonderful attributes we
read in 1 Corinthians.
During this month of celebrating love, and
always, remember that God’s love never fails.
We can strive to love ourselves and others
with that same unconditional, agape love.
When we see through God’s
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reminds us all of the many significant
contributions and advances made
by African-Americans. This year’s
observance of Black History Month
has a special resonance because
the United States’ first African-
American president, Barack
Obama, was inaugurated in January.
In addition to honoring achievements, Black
History Month is also an apt time to look
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breast cancer, infant mortality and teenage
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African-Americans are still more likely to
develop cancer than other racial or ethnic
groups and AIDS and kidney disease remain
major killers.
It’s true for African-Americans and for
all people: “An ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure.” Seeing your
healthcare provider regularly and getting
proper screenings reduce the health risks
for people of all ethnic backgrounds.
at risk for several illnesses
Several diseases and health issues continue
to challenge African-Americans specifically:
• African-Americans have a 50% higher
prevalence of hypertension (high blood
pressure) than the overall population.
• The diabetes-related death rate has
increased for the total population and
even more so, for African-Americans.
• African-Americans develop kidney
failure about four times more frequently
than Caucasians. Both high blood pres-
sure and diabetes are the major culprits.
• The elderly African-American
population still lags behind the total
elderly population in immunization rates.
• The rate of coronary artery disease
among African-Americans has decreased
in recent years. However, because this
group has higher blood pressure than
other ethnic groups, the risk of coronary
heart disease remains higher.
Here’s how you can take control of your
healthcare destiny – regardless of your
ethnic background:
• Make sure your healthcare provider
discusses your health with you and
that you form a partnership to maintain
your good health.
• Looking for a healthcare provider?
Studies show that healthcare providers
with racial and ethnic background
similar to their patients are more likely
to have a partnering relationship with
their patients.
• Don’t be passive. If you don’t understand
or agree with your healthcare provider’s
recommendations, then don’t be afraid
to ask questions.
• Follow the 10 Essentials for Health
and Wellness – found on page 2 of the
VitaJournal. These rules for building
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advantage of our genetic strengths.
We all require the same things for health and
happiness, no matter where our ancestors came
from. The “10 Essentials” are universal. These
cherished guidelines apply to men and women
everywhere in the world, regardless of their
ethnic origin.
February 2009 l 21
a special time for african-americans,
a great time to address health challenges
African-Americans have a 50% higher
prevalence of hypertension (high blood
pressure) than the overall population.
BLACK HISTORY Month

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Many restaurants do not yet offer things like kale, flaxseed
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make to support your heart and your health. When dining
out, ask that your food be steamed, poached or baked instead
of sautéed or fried. Ask for a side of olive oil and lemon to
dress it yourself with the “good” fat. When eating salads,
request your dressing on the side and choose oil and vinegar
whenever possible. Get an extra serving of veggies (broccoli,
carrots, spinach) and forego the white rice or potato. Choose
lighter sauces vs. cream-based sauces. Also, it’s important to
think outside the box. If there is nothing on the menu that
speaks to you, make up your own meal from the appetizers
and sides that are offered.
By choosing heart-healthy foods, the “bad” fats naturally find
their way out of our diet and life. Steer clear of margarine or
anything labeled trans-fats or fractionated palm kernel oil.
Moderate other high cholesterol foods like butter, cheese, ice
cream, red meat and other highly dense animal foods. With
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regimen. “Taking Sublingual B-12 has given
me an enormous energy and stamina boost,”
she states. “VitaCal-Mag D has helped with
my bones, muscles and joints and aided my
recovery from a work-related injury.”
“i’m so grateful for what TriVita
has done for my own health.”
Donnie’s spiritual beliefs are always close to
the surface. “I give praise to the Lord and
also pray for TriVita every day,” she says. “I’m
so grateful for what TriVita has done for my
own health and feel an urgent need
to share my experience with others.”
So, Donnie was a “natural” for the Affiliate
Member Referral Program. She signed up
last July and she has set a torrid pace for
referrals – with over 23 sign-ups in just a
few short months. Donnie says, “I was so
excited about this program that I started
referring even before I received the
introductory packet.”
Calling herself a real “people person,”
as she always finds ways to meet people.
Donnie has handed out catalogs and the
VitaJournal at churches, stores and
community centers. Everyone responds
to her effervescent personality, her genuine
interest in the welfare of others and her
positive attitude. “I’m not judgmental,”
Donnie remarks. “I let people know about
my own positive experience with TriVita
products and gently suggest they
give TriVita products a try.”
Now she’s taken her referral business to a
whole new level by sponsoring meetings at
restaurants and her church where she shows
product samples and hands out TriVita
publications. “These meetings have gone
really well,” she remarks. “The Lord has
prompted me to reach out to people in any
way possible.” She considers referring an
important part of her mission to help others
in need.
The financial rewards have also been
impressive. To date, Donnie has earned
hundreds and hundreds of dollars in
compensation which she has reinvested
in her favorite TriVita products. She
certainly enjoys the compensation but
always emphasizes her true calling. “TriVita
is a blessing to me,” Donnie exults. “I’m so
excited by the opportunity to help other
people. My greatest reward is helping
someone else enjoy greater wellness.” And
although Donnie has had her ups and downs
throughout life she always stays upbeat and
ever optimistic.
Donnie’s devotion to greater wellness and
referring remains as strong as ever. “I love
to talk to people. I really feel that TriVita
products are life changers,” she observes. “I
also believe that people really enjoy feeling
the power of the Lord. My purpose is to help
people enjoy both better health and a strong
spiritual presence in their lives.”
Donnie is a sharing
and earning dynamo
she already has 23 referrals in just a few months
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So, Donnie was a “natural” for the Affiliate
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“I’msoexcitedbytheopportunitytohelpother
people.Mygreatestrewardishelpingsomeone
elseenjoygreaterwellness.” –Donnie
“Taking Sublingual
B-12 has given me an
enormous energy
and stamina boost.”
Donnie has earned
hundreds and
hundreds of dollars
in compensation which
she has reinvested in her
favorite TriVita products.
DONNIE’S FAVORITE TRIVITA
PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
• sublingual b-12
• nutrafruits
• VitaCal-mag d
• Coenzyme Q-10
• daily Women
• omegaprime
• green foods

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1-800-991-7116
1. SHARE YOUR PRODUCT EXPERIENCE
When you’ve had a positive experience with a product, it feels good to share it.
Let others know how they too, may benefit from similar products and experience
greater wellness. When they place their first product order, they’ll receive 10%
off just for being referred by you!
2. EARN REWARDS
You’ll start receiving a $25 TriVita Gift Card for each referral’s first purchase.
Then, you’ll receive 21% cash rewards for the remainder of each referral’s
purchases... for life!
3. SIGN UP TODAY!
It’s free to sign up for an Affiliate Membership. Simply go to trivita.com
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“i have referred over
16 people already...”
“I just love getting my TriVita checks.
I deposit them into a special ‘vitamin
fund’ and then use the money from the
fund to buy products I haven’t tried yet.
I have referred over 16 people already
and love being able to give them a 10%
discount on their first purchase. I work
as a ﬂight attendant and people always
inquire about my cheerfulness and
energy. I’m quick to tell them about
TriVita’s Sublingual B-12 and Adaptogen
10 Plus. My husband takes these
products too and loves them. Leading a
healthy lifestyle really makes me feel
good about myself, and TriVita allows
me to do that.”
– LYNN H. CLEAR LAKES, TX

nourish your heart and brain!
CoQ-10 provides essential fuel for your body
•Soft gels are fat-soluble and easily absorbed
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Soft gel capsules offer up to 10 times the absorption rate!
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the connection between
CoQ-10 & StatinsCholesterol-lowering drugs can deplete your body
of this vital nutrient
If you’re one of the millions of people taking
a statin (cholesterol-lowering) drug, there’s
some important information you should
know: Statins are known to reduce levels
of CoEnzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10), a nutrient
that helps fuel your entire body.
What is CoQ-10?
CoQ-10 is a vitamin-like substance found
throughout the body, including the heart,
brain, liver and kidneys. Many experts believe
that CoQ-10 is the key nutrient for generating
95% of the total energy required by your body.
It can also act as an antioxidant. Additionally,
CoQ-10 has been used in Japan as a treatment
for congestive heart failure since 1974. And one
study found that CoQ-10 helped slow functional
decline in Parkinson’s disease patients.
Although produced in the body, blood levels
of CoQ-10 may begin dropping as early as age
21. Without enough CoQ-10, your body systems
won’t have the optimal amount of fuel to do
their jobs. Once you’re over 50, CoQ-10 levels
can be very low.
CoQ-10 is found naturally in organ meats, beef,
poultry and fish. It’s also found in soybean and
canola oils and certain nuts. However, CoQ-10
supplements may be the best source of CoQ-10,
as food does not provide therapeutic amounts of
the nutrient.
Statins and CoQ-10
Several studies have confirmed that many
statin drugs (such as atorvastatin, cerivastatin,
lovastatin, pravastatin and simvastatin) interfere
with CoQ-10 production, causing blood levels
of CoQ-10 to drop. Those with high cholesterol
already have reduced levels of CoQ-10, so statin
use can further reduce blood levels of the nutrient.
If you take statins, talk to your healthcare
provider to find out if you’re a good candidate for
CoQ-10 supplementation. Your continued good
health may depend on it!
CoQ-10 supplementation
There are many CoQ-10 supplements on
the market, but they are not all made alike.
Remember, it’s not how much CoQ-10 you take
– but how much your body absorbs – that counts.
That’s what makes TriVita’s CoQ-10 so
effective. TriVita’s CoQ-10 is similar to the
kind of CoQ-10 the body produces on its own.
It is formulated to be in perfect balance for
your body’s nutritional needs.
TriVita’s CoQ-10 is fat-soluble and is easily
absorbed because it is in an oil-based soft gel
cap. Studies show TriVita’s CoQ-10 has up
to 10 times better absorption with soft gel
caps than the lower quality dry form found
on many drugstore shelves.
SUCCESS STORIES
“CoQ-10 gives me confidence that I am
helping protect my overall heart health.”
“I lost my father and five brothers
to heart disease so I have always
been aware of my high risk factor.
I have been diligent about visiting my
cardiologist yearly and it was during
one of these routine exams that he recommended
coronary triple bypass surgery. After going through
a successful surgery the only non-prescription drug
recommended by my cardiologist and surgeon
was CoQ-10. I began taking TriVita’s CoQ-10 daily
and haven’t gone without it since. CoQ-10 gives
me confidence that I am helping protect my overall
heart health.“ – paTRiCK G. lubboCK, TX
CoEnzyme Q-10
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Non-Member $19.99
Member $15.99
HaVe a MiGraiNe?
CoQ-10 might help
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you know
just how debilitating they can be. The severity
of the headaches can vary, but many people are
completely incapacitated – sometimes for several
days at a time. Migraines can be preceded by
pulses of light, blind spots or tingling in the arms
or legs. They can be accompanied by nausea and
vomiting. Migraines can affect your home life, as
well as your job.
Now there’s good news from researchers in
Switzerland: Taking CoQ-10 daily may help reduce
migraines.
In the study, participants were given 100 mg
of CoQ-10 three times a day for three months.
Nearly half of those taking CoQ-10 saw a
reduction in migraine frequency. The CoQ-10 also
helped reduce the length of headaches and the
accompanying nausea.

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