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REAL MEN GET

CHECK-UPS Samuel Grief, M.D. Pg. 6

WOMEN:

WHAT VITAMINS ARE YOU MISSING? Brittany Stam, M.D. Pg. 10

TINA’S

AMAZING LIFE

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JUNE 2015

PURSUING WELLNESS

Keep your focus on wellness We are living in exciting times with a greater awareness that wellness keeps away illness!

Michael R. Ellison Founder of TriVita

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here is a groundswell movement today even in the largest healthcare companies and corporate America that is addressing the healthcare crisis by focusing more on wellness care. To ignore wellness and only focus on healthcare can rob your quality of life, your pocketbook, bank account and net worth later in life. TriVita is—and has always been—committed to your wellness care!

Helping your body function at peak efficiency is the goal, and understanding how your body works and how to best support its systems and organs is especially important to this goal.

To help, we will soon list products in health categories so that you can choose the nutrients that best support your body’s needs. You can find these categories online; in the very near future, you will find them in our catalogs as well.

The body has amazing healing powers when given the right nutrients and nurturing. It also has significant defensive power against illness when the immune system is strong and the organs are functioning optimally. Unfortunately, we have a food industry that has been ignorant of how important food is to wellness. Processed food does not promote good bacteria in the gut, which is one of the most important elements to your health. We encourage you to eat clean, get lean and supplement your diet with quality ingredients formulated to promote wellness.

I would also encourage you to take our free online wellness assessment at TriVitaWellnessAssessment.com. It is a tool to help you focus on the 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness. You may find you are not as strong in one or two areas, but just focusing on improving them can help enhance your wellness. My greatest challenge has always been getting enough sleep. Now I focus on preparing for sleep with Adaptuit®, mental relaxation and deep breathing. I have learned how to sleep. I have also learned it helps keep illness away from me!

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- Wellness FEATURES

TRIVITA’S HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Scott Conard, M.D.

Diplomate American Boards of Family Medicine & Integrative and Holistic Medicine.

Chief Medical Officer, TriVita, Inc.; President, TriVita Wellness Centers

William (Bill) Wheeler, Ph.D.

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REAL MEN GET CHECK-UPS

You need these screening tests: Sam Grief, M.D.

DOES THE AGING BRAIN WORK BETTER?

The answer may surprise you.

HAT ARE YOU MISSING? 10 W

Vitamins many women lack: Brittany Stam, M.D.

ATING FOR WELLNESS 14 E The Paleo Diet: fad or factual?

20 PURPOSEFUL LIVING

Tina’s amazing life: “I truly feel blessed.”

22 LOSING VITAL NUTRIENTS TO YOUR MEDICATIONS?

How drugs and nutrients interact in the body.

24 DON’T GET BURNED Sun safety tips.

With a Ph.D. in Nutrition, “Dr. Bill” Wheeler and his team have 30 years of experience formulating nutritional products. He serves as Senior Vice President of TriVita’s Formula/ Manufacturing Services.

MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD TriVita created a Medical and Scientific Advisory Board to assist our efforts in staying abreast of current scientific developments and to provide input on the latest, most effective testing methods.

Samuel N. Grief, M.D., CCFP, FCFP Named one of “Chicago’s Top Doctors” in 2012. Dr. Grief is medical director at the University of Illinois. He is also chairman of TriVita’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board. He received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

Jarir G. Nakouzi, M.D. An international consultant, Dr. Nakouzi completed his residency in the Yale University Program of Internal Medicine. His private practice takes an integrative approach to chronic diseases.

Tammy Pon, M.D. A functional medicine physician, Dr. Pon received her medical degree from the University of Texas in Houston.

She completed specialty training in healthy aging.

Daniela Radulescu, M.D. Dr. Daniela Radulescu is a registered medical practitioner in New South Wales, Australia. She holds an advanced degree in molecular genetics, and has been involved in clinical research for more than 10 years.

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- Thoughts from THE EDITOR

To the special men in our lives—

we want you around!

10 ESSENTIALS FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS Good health is a gift to be treasured and nurtured every day. TriVita joyfully shares these keys to helping you experience wellness: the 10 Essentials of physical, emotional and spiritual health.

PHYSICAL 1. Breathe Deeply 2. Drink Water 3. Sleep Peacefully 4. Eat Nutritiously 5. Enjoy Activity EMOTIONAL 6. Give and Receive Love 7. Be Forgiving 8. Practice Gratitude 9. Develop Acceptance SPIRITUAL 10. Develop a Relationship with God

FOLLOW US:

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ince I paid tribute to mothers in May, I’m happy to do the same for dads this Father’s Day. It’s hard for me to believe it’s been 42 years since my own father passed away. My parents had my sister and me later in life, as we were born after a 15-year span from their first set of three kids. We became products of the “oops, what happened?” generation! In my eyes, “Daddy” could do no wrong, and I knew I would forever be his “baby doll,” as he liked to call me. Boy, did I know how to make that work to my benefit! But Daddy had a way of making us each feel like we were his favorite.

Losing him at such a critical part of my life was very tough on me, and I spent years being angry that he wasn’t around to walk me down the aisle when I got married or meet my children or share in any other of life’s experiences. Looking back now, I see that my dad didn’t take care of his health, and I’ve come to learn that his lifestyle choices and lack of self-healthcare robbed him of quality years.

We are fortunate that we live in a time where we have access to information that can help us better manage our health, allowing us to be accountable for the choices we make. You hear so many people comment that because their parents had certain health challenges, those conditions or susceptibilities will probably fall on them. But there’s much more to your health than genetics. You have the power in you to make healthy, wise decisions to manage the temple that God has leased to you for this short time on Earth.

Dr. Sam Grief shares an article on pages 6-7 that really struck a nerve with me called, “Real men go for check-ups—do you?” Maybe as you read this you’ll think of someone close to you who doesn’t get regular check-ups or ignores important screenings.

I know that my dad wouldn’t have intentionally ignored his health if he’d thought for one minute that he’d be leaving his family so early in life, and that his youngest daughter would still be talking about it 42 years later. Take time this Father’s Day to share your love and concern with the important men in your life, no matter who they are.

Pam Molenda, Editor Pam@TriVita.com

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THE DOCTOR IS IN

Real men go for check-ups—do you?

By Samuel Grief, M.D.

Compared to women, men are notoriously lax about routine health maintenance. The numbers don’t lie: More women than men seek medical and health care.

B Dr. Grief is medical director at the University of Illinois and chairman of TriVita’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board. He received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

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ut “real men” face the health facts and know that they’re susceptible to many health issues that creep up as part of the aging process. These include metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity.

To help manage the risk for these and other conditions, it is essential that men establish a relationship with an internist or family physician. Then, they should step up and get the recommended screening tests (see chart on page 7).

Men should be especially alert to these wellness threats: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) The #1 killer of men in the U.S. and #2 in Canada, CAD carries several risk factors.

Men can lower their likelihood of dying from CAD by lowering their cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, losing weight, giving up smoking cigarettes or any tobacco products and taking a baby aspirin once daily. Lifestyle changes will help: eating a healthier, plant-based diet and exercising at moderate intensity for up to 150 minutes weekly.

Cancer In Canada, cancer is the #1 killer of men; it’s #2 in the U.S. The good news: You can lower your risk for cancer by avoiding toxic chemicals, such as tobacco smoke or chemical pollution; limiting or otherwise not consuming alcohol; eating a balanced and plant-based diet; and exercising.

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Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that threaten health.

It’s identified when a man has three out of the five following criteria: blood sugar elevation, higher than normal blood pressure, higher than normal triglyceride levels, lower than normal high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and a waist circumference greater than 40 inches. These risk factors can contribute to higher risk for diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea and more.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) With OSA, a person stops breathing for very brief periods throughout the night. A growing concern among all Americans, OSA strikes men more than women, especially those with a high waist circumference, smokers, diabetics and those with a large neck size.

More ominously, OSA increases the risk for cardiovascular and lung disease.

Osteoporosis No longer a “woman’s disease,” this bone-thinning condition is becoming increasingly prevalent among men over 50 years of age.

Today, in fact, hip fractures—the leading cause of disease and death related to osteoporosis—are more likely to kill a man than a woman.

Whether diet, medications or sedentary lifestyle are the direct contributing causes, talk with your physician to see if a bone density test is needed.

Low T Syndrome Thanks to medications advertising, low testosterone (low T) has

become a hot topic for men and their healthcare professionals.

But just as with synthetic hormone replacement therapy, recent studies have shown that testosterone supplementation has significant risk, especially to a man’s cardiovascular health.

Talk with your doctor about “manopause” symptoms, and proceed with caution.

Infectious Disease Screening for Hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has recently become mainstream for all adult baby boomers age 50-70. Fortunately, these infectious diseases are no

longer considered lethal by medical authorities, but they are still considered chronic.

Alcoholism Many North Americans overconsume alcohol. Unfortunately, there are serious consequences to using alcohol to excess, including higher risk for many cancers, mental health disorders, hypertension, liver and kidney disease, pancreas disease, stroke and much more.

This article is intended for educational purposes only.

REAL MEN GET TESTED These are the adult screening tests and frequency for men recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), based on solid scientific evidence.

SCREENING

FREQUENCY

AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm)

Once after age 65

Blood pressure

At every doctor visit

Colorectal cancer

Age 50-75

Diabetes

After age 45 if blood pressure is greater than 135/80

Hepatitis C

Once if born 1945-1965

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) Lipid (blood fats: “good” and “bad” cholesterol, triglycerides) Lung cancer (low-dose CT scan)

Age 15-65 After age 35 Age 55-80 with 30-pack/year smoking history and current or past smoker within past 15 years

Notes: T he USPSTF has recommended against Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test screen.

There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against Osteoporosis screening in males.

Talk with your healthcare professional about any personal concerns you may have.

References: Leading causes of death by age group, race/ethnicity males, United States, 2011. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/men/lcod/2011/ LCODrace_ethnicityMen2011.pdf Metabolic Syndrome. American Heart Association. Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MetabolicSyndrome/Metabolic-Syndrome_UCM_002080_SubHomePage.jsp/ Obstructive sleep apnea/Risk Factors. Mayo clinic. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnea/basics/risk-factors/con-20027941 Clin Cornerstone. 2006;8 Suppl 3:S20-5 JAMA. 2013;310(17):1829-1836. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.280386 Recommendations for primary care practice. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Retrieved from http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Name/recommendations Health consequences of excess drinking. AlcoholScreening.Org. Retrieved from .http://www.alcoholscreening.org/Learn-More.aspx?topicID=8&articleID=26 Leading causes of death, by sex. Statistics Canada. Retrieved from http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/hlth36b-eng.htm 1 - 8 0 0 - 9 9 1 - 7 11 6

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Does the older brain work better?

Yes it does, in many surprising ways. Several key studies have shown that older people are actually better at making judgments and rational decisions, and can screen out negative thoughts more easily than young people.

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hy is it that older people often function better even as their brains slow? Several experts suggest that seniors can more easily activate both sides of the brain than younger people. That makes them more adept at certain tasks. Additional studies have shown that the mature brain actually has advantages over the younger brain.

STUDY OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS OVER 50 Found that they took longer than people under 50 to master new equipment.

However, once these 50+ controllers mastered it, they made fewer mistakes.

Slowing down means smartening up One reason is that maturity brings changes to older glands and brains. Declining testosterone levels—even in women—mean better impulse control. Mature people are less likely to have wide mood swings and neuroses that interfere with clear thinking. Most importantly, mature people can draw on a wealth of knowledge from decades of experiences. The result: better decisionmaking and increased mental aptitude. Here’s why: • Inductive reasoning. Older people are less likely to make a rush to judgment and can more easily make the right conclusion based on the facts.

• Verbal abilities. Middle-aged people continue to expand their vocabulary and express themselves more easily.

• Accentuating the positive. The amygdala, the area of the brain that consolidates emotion and memory, is less responsive to negative situations in older people than younger ones.

•F inding contentment. People seem to be more satisfied with their lives as they age.

Reference: Changes in cognitive function in human aging. National Center for Biotechnology Information. US National Library of Medicine, US National Library of Medicine.

Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK3885/

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

What are you missing?

Vitamins many women lack

By Brittany Stam, M.D.

In reviewing recent blood work with a patient I’ll call Josephine, I told her that she was deficient in Vitamin D. The expression on her face was priceless. Josephine has lived in Arizona all her life, spends time outdoors and eats what she considers a “balanced diet.”

Dr. Brittany Stam is an obstetrician/gynecologist at MomDoc in Chandler, AZ. She completed her residency at Staten Island (NY) University Hospital. Dr. Stam practices both obstetrics and gynecology.

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nfortunately for Josephine and approximately one billion other people worldwide, Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem. Increasingly, researchers are finding that many people—especially women—are likely to have nutrient deficiencies. Whether the cause is poor eating habits, illness or simply aging, it’s important to correct these deficiencies for optimal wellness. Let’s look at the whys and wherefores of the top four vitamins.

Vitamin D There are two ways your body can take in Vitamin D: sun exposure and food such as cheese, egg yolks and fortified milk. Since Vitamin D is naturally present in very few foods, many people reach for supplements to offset their deficiencies. However, research shows that most people are still not taking in the necessary amounts.

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because of its vital role in the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with aging.

Recently in the Journal of Aging and Gerontology, researchers suggested an association between Vitamin D deficiency and chronic “aging” diseases such as dementia, depression, osteoporosis, heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and cancer.

Calcium 99% of calcium is stored in bones and teeth and is used for breakdown and formation of bone.

1% of calcium in the body is used to transmit nerve impulses, help muscles contract and assist in blood vessel function.

We can’t mention Vitamin D without discussing calcium, because the body needs Vitamin D to absorb calcium. It’s the most abundant mineral in the human body: 99% of calcium is stored in bones and teeth and is used for breakdown and formation of bone. The remaining 1% of calcium in the body is used to transmit nerve impulses, help muscles contract and assist in blood vessel function. Because calcium is used throughout the body, it’s constantly being drawn from storage. So, if you aren’t taking in enough dietary calcium, your bones will eventually become weakened, leading to osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become thin, brittle and eventually break.

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can also be found in dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale and collards. If you can’t or don’t eat calcium-rich foods, speak to your healthcare provider about calcium supplements and the appropriate dose for you.

(docosahexaenoic acid) in milk, eggs, prenatal vitamins and infant formula. The reason is simple: The body can’t make Essential Fatty Acids like omegas, but it requires them for good health.

DHA appears to be essential for early brain development during Vitamin B-12 pregnancy and infancy, lowers Vitamin B-12 plays a key role rates of coronary in the normal heart disease functioning of the and plays a role brain and nervous in preventing People over 50 are system and the dementia and formation of blood. depression. urged to consume Without sufficient Numerous studies B-12-fortified amounts, the result have reported lower foods or B-12 can be anemia heart-related death (too few red blood supplements. rates for people cells), weakness, who consume mood changes either fish or fish and problems with oil supplements, memory or thinking so the recommendation is to eat at clearly. Animal products such as least one to two servings weekly meat and dairy products are the of oily fish, such as salmon and only dietary source of Vitamin B-12 mackerel.

If you are unable to for humans. eat this much fish, take a daily Deficiency in this essential vitamin fish oil supplement. can be caused by health issues such as Crohn’s disease and diets This article is intended for educational purposes only. low in Vitamin B-12, like the ones followed by strict vegans. Vitamin References: B-12 deficiency is common in the Jacob ET, Alberts DS “Vitamin D insufficiency in southern elderly: Their diets tend to have Arizona.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2008 limited meats or animal products, Mar;87 (3): 608-13. and up to 30% may be unable to Killen, J. P.; Brenninger, V.L. (2013). “Vitamin B-12 deficiency”. N Engl J Med 368: 2040-1. absorb naturally-occurring B-12 Kromhout D, Bosschieter EB. The inverse relation from foods. That’s why people between fish consumption and 20-year mortality from over 50 are urged to consume coronary heart disease. N Engl J Med 1985; 312: 1205.

B-12-fortified foods or B-12 Meghan M, Sue P. The Role of Vitamin D in the Aging Adult. Journal of Aging and Gerontology, 2014; 2 (2):60. supplements.

If you’re concerned about a possible deficiency in any of these essential vitamins, talk with your healthcare provider. A blood test can give the answers. If a balanced diet rich in nutrients doesn’t do the trick, consult your doctor about adding supplements.

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FIT FOR WELLNESS

Could a fitness tracker

help you be fit?

By Jolene Goring

Lately, fitness (activity) trackers seem to be everywhere. You can get them as free apps for smartphones, simple devices like pedometers and fancy wristbands that can cost hundreds of dollars. Are they worth it? Are they worth anything at all? Like most wellness issues, this depends on you and your needs.

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o you like looking at charts and graphs? Do numbers motivate you? Do you like details? Some people may find fitness trackers annoying, while others are motivated by seeing their own biometric data.

Here’s a great way to determine what would work best for you: Start with a free fitness tracking app on your smartphone, and get a sense of what features you actually use.

Common metrics to track include: • Steps • Calories burned • Sleep • Food intake

Jolene Goring, Fitness Director at the TriVita Wellness Center, is a best-selling author and expert in health and fitness. An 18-year veteran of the health/ fitness industry, she is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist.

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• Heart rate • Mood • Water intake • Weight

If you regularly drink lots of water, a tracker that monitors water intake might not be useful or interesting to you. But if you are trying to increase your daily physical activity, an inexpensive pedometer (or step counter, widely available in stores and online) might be just the motivation that you need to ramp up the activity!

After you use the free app for a month, evaluate what you liked about it and what you didn’t. Was it easy to use? Did you enjoy it? Did it motivate you to be healthier and more active?

You might decide that the app on your phone gives you enough information, and that you don’t need a separate fitness tracker. Or you may decide that monitoring your activity level is more trouble than it’s worth.

On the flip side, you might decide to take it to the next level by purchasing a fitness tracker. Fitness trackers are usually sold in a bracelet style to wear on your wrist, or as a small clip-on accessory. Think about what would work best for your lifestyle, and which one you would actually use. Bear in mind that many fitness trackers are not used at all after the first month, amounting to wasted dollars and more clutter.

The key is to make an informed decision about what you want to get out of a fitness tracker, and what is realistic for your lifestyle.

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EATING FOR WELLNESS

The Paleo Diet:

fad or factual?

By Christa Orecchio

This month, I want to explore an eating trend that’s getting a lot of attention: the Paleo Diet. Is it just a fad? Is it healthy?

Is it for you?

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aleo is short for Paleolithic, an early period of the Stone Age. It is sometimes called “the original diet” because it is one of the oldest. Back in caveman times we had hunter-gatherers who ate nuts, seeds, fruit, vegetables, wild meats, eggs and healthy fats. They did not suffer from many of the chronic diseases that we’re enduring today.

Of course, we know that cavemen lived only until their 30s, but that was not due to their food: it was due to their stressful, dangerous lives and lack of medical treatment. The Paleo Diet emphasizes eating real, whole, unprocessed foods.

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What foods are on Paleo?

Paleo can help us improve our health because it consists of a lot more vegetables, including root vegetables, than Western diets usually include. It’s also plentiful in nuts and seeds, fruit, spices, healthy fats and oils, and high quality meat, fish and eggs.

Any time you consume meat you need to make sure the sources of the meat are of the highest quality. This would include meats and fish that are pasture-raised, wild-caught and free of any hormones or antibiotics. Pastureraised meats and organic eggs are the way our grandparents ate—they did not have today’s factory farms. So while the Paleo Diet may seem far-fetched to some, it’s really just an eating style aiming to get us back to eating clean and natural—the way nature intended.

Christa Orecchio is a Clinical and Holistic Nutritionist. Creator of The Whole Journey Healthy Product Review site, she is a TEDx speaker and makes regular TV appearances as a nutrition expert.

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Where do you buy foods on Paleo?

Shopping for the Paleo Diet is very easy; you can get most things at your local health food store. If that seems like a stretch from your current grocery habits, consider: The processed, chemical-laden food that many of us eat just doesn’t work for us. The excessive amounts of fat, salt and sugar in our so-called “modernized” food supply contributes to record levels of obesity and other diseases.

The classic advice from nutritionists holds for Paleo shopping: Choose mostly what you would find around the perimeter of the grocery store—not in the center aisles, where packaged foods predominate. That means fruits, vegetables, nuts and the meats I mentioned above.

An investment in your health Because you are buying higher quality meats,

fish and eggs that have more nutrients and health benefits, you will have to spend a little more. It can be a big change to what you are used to seeing on your grocery bill, but if you look at spending more money on your food as an upfront investment in your health, it really is worthwhile. Also worth noting: Paleo removes the sources of common food sensitivities that stack up to poor health when consumed repeatedly over time.

On the down side Critics of the Paleo Diet object to its emphasis on meat, which can be a negative for those who won’t or can’t consume a highmeat diet. However, the diet does leave you free to customize it to your own preferences.

Another issue with Paleo is that it can be a little restrictive and sometimes too low in carbohydrates to help people nurture their thyroid and adrenal glands. The restrictiveness may make Paleo unsustainable for some.

If you do decide to try Paleo, know that the first step is going gluten-free, the second step is to balance blood sugar and insulin, and the third step is repairing your digestive system for whole-body wellness. A good approach is to try Paleo for three to six months to nurture and then strengthen your digestive system so that you are able to handle other foods like grains and legumes in moderation in the future.

To learn more If you’re really interested in “going Paleo” or just want to learn more, there are two books I recommend. One is Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo; the other is Modern Guide to No-Nonsense Paleo by Alison Golden. These books are great guides that will take you step-by-step through the Paleo diet.

The bottom line for me? The human body is hard-wired to adapt and survive. If you give it higher quality foods, in time you will strengthen your system to be able to handle other foods without distress. Whatever diet you choose to follow, you can’t go wrong with whole, real, unprocessed foods.

References: Wahls, T., M.D. and Adamson, E. (2015). The Wahls Protocol. New York, NY. Avery Publishing Group, Inc. Is a Paleo diet healthy? 2015, March 23. The Wall Street Journal.

Retrieved from http://www.wsj.com/articles/is-a-paleo-diethealthy-1427079648.

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- Research DESK

Hot flashes can last up to 14 years – Chicago, IL Hot flashes can continue for as long as 14 years, and the earlier they begin the longer a woman is likely to suffer, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found. The study of over 3,300 women indicated that women who were pre-menopausal or had early perimenopausal symptoms had the longer hot flash duration. Women who were postmenopausal at the onset of hot flashes had the shortest amount of hot flashes. Black and Hispanic women experienced hot flashes for significantly longer periods than White or Asian women. Researchers recommended that healthcare professionals let women in high risk groups know that their hot flashes could last more than seven years.

Avis, N. E. et al. (2015). Duration of menopausal vasometer symptoms over the menopause transition. JAMA Intern Med,175(4), 531-539. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.8063

Anger outbursts hurt your health – Sophia Antipolis, France Intense anger may boost your risk of heart attack. That’s the conclusion of a study showing that people who experienced intense anger had 8.5 times greater risk of suffering a heart attack in the two hours after the outburst than they would normally. The study, published in the journal European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care, questioned more than 300 patients in a Sydney, Australia hospital with confirmed heart attacks. A larger number of patients admitted to an intense bout of anger before their heart attacks. “This study adds to the small, but growing body of evidence linking acute emotional triggers with onset of heart attack,” the researchers suggested.

Episodes of intense anger associated with high risk of heart attack within the next two hours. (2015). European Society of Cardiology. Retrieved from http://www.escardio.org/about/press/ press-releases/pr-15/Pages/anger-heart-attack.aspx

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Optimism positively affects heart health – Champaign, IL Optimists have healthier hearts than their “glass half empty” counterparts, suggests a new study. Researchers from the University of Illinois found that those with the highest levels of optimism were 50% more likely to have ideal heart health and 76% more likely to have good overall health, than those with a negative outlook. The study of over 5,100 adults also showed that optimists had better blood sugar and cholesterol levels, healthier body mass indexes and were less likely to smoke.

Optimistic people have healthier hearts, study finds. (2015). News Bureau, University of Illinois.

Retrieved from http://news.illinois.edu/news/15/0108optimism_RosalbaHernandez.html

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B vitamins and omega-3 may protect against brain shrinkage – Bethesda, MD B vitamin supplementation could help prevent or delay the onset of dementia, according to a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study noted that these benefits could be even greater for people who have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. The study included 168 elderly people with mild cognitive (mental) impairment. This impairment, if untreated, often leads to Alzheimer’s disease.

The test group was randomly assigned either a placebo (sugar pill) or a daily high-dose B vitamin supplement.

The B vitamin treatment slowed the brain atrophy rate (wasting away) by 40%, compared with the placebo group.

The research team also determined that a higher baseline concentration of omega-3 fatty acids increases the protective effect of the B vitamins. http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2015/04/15/ajcn.114.103283.abstract

Lost sleep tied to weight gain, poor blood sugar control – San Diego, CA Losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep each weeknight can lead to weight gain and adversely affect metabolism, new research shows. Weekday sleep debt can lead to long-term metabolic disruption, which in turn can lead to Type 2 diabetes. “Sleep loss is widespread in modern society, but only in the last decade have we realized its metabolic consequences,” said lead study author Professor Shahrad Taheri. “Our findings suggest that avoiding sleep debt could have positive benefits for waistlines and metabolism and that incorporating sleep into lifestyle interventions for weight loss and diabetes might improve their success.”

L osing 30 Minutes of Sleep per Day May Promote Weight Gain and Adversely Affect Blood Sugar Control. (2015). Endocrine Society.

Retrieved from https://www.endocrine.org/news-room/current-press-releases/losing-30-minutes-of-sleep-per-day-may-promote-weight-gain-and-adversely-affect-blood-sugar-control

Vitamin D deficiency associated with chronic pain – London, United Kingdom Vitamin D deficiency is associated with the development of chronic pain, according to University of Manchester researchers. They found that those with Vitamin D deficiency at the start of the study were twice as likely to develop chronic widespread pain as those with the highest levels—and were more likely to be depressed, obese, physically inactive and have other health conditions. Lead researcher Paul McCabe said, “Our research highlights the complex relationship between Vitamin D and factors such as obesity and depression in the development of chronic widespread pain. Further research is required to determine whether treatment of Vitamin D deficiency may prevent the development of chronic pain.”

McCabe, P.S. et al. (2014). Low vitamin D and the risk of developing chronic widespread pain: results from the European Male Ageing Study.

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Major survey reveals extensive supplement usage Americans have given a resounding “thumbs up” to nutritional supplements. That’s the key result of an extensive survey that included over 34,000 adults and 10,000 children throughout the United States. This comprehensive National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) was conducted in 2002, 2007 and 2012 by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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he 2012 NHIS survey is considered the most current, comprehensive and reliable source of information on the use of complementary health approaches by U.S. adults and children.

Here’s what the survey found: • 33.2% of U.S. adults used complementary health approaches. The most popular complementary approach was natural products (dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals). Approximately 17.7% of adults and 4.9% of children age 4-17 used these products.

• Fish oil was the #1 natural product among adults, increasing from 4.8% in 2007 to 7.8% in 2012.

There was also a significant increase of fish oil use by children.

• Adults’ use of probiotics or prebiotics also increased fourfold between 2007 and 2012.

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Most used natural products In 2012, as in 2007, natural products (non-vitamin, nonmineral dietary supplements) were the most frequently used complementary health approach among adults and children. Almost 18% of adults and about 5% of children used natural products in 2012.

The percentage of Americans who use natural products didn’t change dramatically between 2007 and 2012.

However, the use of some specific natural products increased greatly during this same period.

Reference: Use of complementary health approaches in the U.S. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/research/statistics/NHIS/2012/key-findings

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PURPOSEFUL LIVING

Tina’s amazing life:

“I truly feel blessed.”

It’s never too late to write a book. That’s why Tina Raemaekers Foley is busily working on her own, entitled: The Memoirs of a War Bride. Tina may need several volumes to tell the whole story: She’s had an eventful 88 years.

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ina was born in the Netherlands co-op. We raised five healthy children and I taught and enjoyed an ideal childhood. Her them all I knew about a healthy lifestyle. A healthy early memories are especially fond. lifestyle is not only about food and exercise, but “My parents taught me at a very knowing that our bodies are the temples of the young age how important it was to take care Holy Spirit. Our daily bread is the Word of God.” of myself: spirit, soul and body,” Tina recalls.

Longtime TriVita Member “We were always active with lots of skiing, She has also been a loyal TriVita Member for skating and hiking. Each home had a garden many years. “I felt immediately at home with with vegetables and fruit trees.”

TriVita,” Tina says. “That’s why TriVita stands The good times abruptly ended when the Nazis Tina Raemaekers Foley out and I make it known wherever I am.” invaded and occupied her country. Tina’s father She personally enjoys Nopalea™, Dr. Libby’s was a well-known artist, which immediately made him Slow Dissolve B-12, Adaptuit® and Nerve Formula™, and an enemy in the Nazi’s eyes. Her family went into hiding most members of her extended family have their own and constantly feared for their lives until American troops TriVita favorites. liberated the country approximately four years later.

A life well lived An American adventure Tina has always relied on her good health to stay on Tina then met and fell in love with an American soldier. top of the ups and downs in her life. After Tina’s first She and her husband moved to America, where she husband passed away, she remarried and moved experienced an immediate culture shock. “The food was from Indiana to Wisconsin to be close to one of her very different,” says Tina. “I was used to fresh foods and daughters. Tina exercises every day and receives I saw vegetables in cans and lunch meat in packages for compliments from people who wonder how she the first time.” stays healthy and vibrant, when so many of her Tina resolved to maintain the Dutch tradition of having a contemporaries are disabled or wheelchair-bound. garden. “It was a lot of work, but it paid off,” Tina says. “I “I thank TriVita for my good health,” Tina simply says. also regularly drove 20 miles to buy organic food at a health “I truly feel blessed.”

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Three questions for a more purposeful life Discover your purpose by answering three simple questions developed by Susan Biali, M.D., in Psychology Today.

Also, discover the strong connection between purposeful living and heart health.

Question 1: What are you good at?

Regardless of what has happened in your life and career, you may have a lot of untapped talents and abilities.

However, you may not be able to use your strengths if you can’t identify them. Write down answers to these talent-clarifying questions: • What are you already good at?

• What are your dominant gifts?

• What are you best at?

• What natural abilities do you have?

• What do you do that doesn’t seem like work?

Question 2: What excites you?

Start by asking yourself: What are your dreams? What would you do if you knew you would not fail? What would you do if no one would say no? Then ask yourself, what stirs your passion? What makes you feel good emotionally and spiritually? Think about what makes life worth living.

Question 3: What difference do you want to make?

The difference you want to make may be in your immediate family, your extended family, your religious organization or charity, or your community. The point is to make a contribution serving others instead of just being self-serving.1

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A sense of purpose may help your heart Living your life with a strong sense of purpose may lower your risk for early death, heart attack or stroke, new research suggests. These findings are based on a broad review of past research from 10 different studies involving more than 137,000 people.

“Psychosocial conditions such as depression, anxiety, chronic stress and social isolation have strong associations with heart disease and mortality,” said Lead Researcher Dr. Randy Cohen, a New York City cardiologist. The findings were presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association. “However, attention has focused on the impact that positive emotions have on overall health and well-being.”

This also suggests that “psychological health and wellbeing are important components of physical health.

Individuals should make time for self-reflection and define, for themselves, what goals and aspirations will promote a sense of life satisfaction and vitality. Having purpose is invaluable. When you have purpose, it will offer the kind of mental clarity that will translate into physical clarity and better health.”2 References: 1 Helping you find your life purpose. Susan Biali, M.D. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/prescriptions-life/201311/helping-you-find-yourlife-purpose 2 A sense of purpose may help your heart. HealthDay News. March 6, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.healthfinder.gov/News/Article.aspx?id=697193&source=govdelivery&utm_ medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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Losing vital nutrients to your medications?

When we take medicine, whether prescription or over-the-counter (OTC), we may be losing some of the vitamins and minerals we need to thrive.

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edical science is studying just how medications affect nutrients; this is called “drug/nutrient interactions.”

While the evidence isn’t yet completely conclusive, there are indications of how drugs and nutrients may interact in the body. When using a medicine over time changes the body’s ability to create or maintain a healthy level of nutrients, the result is drug/nutrient depletion.

Medications can interact with nutrients and how they’re used in the body. For example, if you take acid-reducers, your levels of Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin D might drop.

Who might be at risk If you have any questions or concerns about drug/nutrient interactions, be sure

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to consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist. This is especially important for: •P eople who take two or more medicines at the same time •O lder adults • People with a chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease • Pregnant women • Young children Naturally, when you take a medication, it’s important to ask how it might interact with other medicines, vitamins or supplements you are taking. Many people find it helpful to bring to a doctor’s appointment a complete list of all the medicines and supplements they’re taking, including the dosage and frequency. Your pharmacist is another reliable source of information.

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THE FOLLOWING TABLE SAMPLES SOME OF THE COMMONLY-USED DRUGS, BOTH PRESCRIPTION AND OTC, AND THE NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES THAT MAY RESULT. DRUGS (GENERIC NAMES/CLASSES)

NUTRIENTS POSSIBLY DEPLETED

Antacids/ulcer medications

Vitamin B-12; folic acid; Vitamin D; calcium; iron; zinc

Antibiotics

B Vitamins; Vitamin K

Tetracyclines

Calcium; magnesium; iron; Vitamin B-6; zinc

Anti-convulsants

Vitamin D; calcium; folic acid; biotin; carnitine; Vitamin B-12; Vitamin B-1; Vitamin K; copper; selenium; zinc

Anti-depressants

Vitamin B-12; coenzyme Q10

Anti-inflammatories Corticosteroids

Calcium; Vitamin D; magnesium; zinc; Vitamin C; Vitamin B-6; Vitamin B-12; folic acid; selenium; chromium

NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) & aspirin

Folic acid; Vitamin C; calcium; iron; Vitamin B-5

Anti-viral agents

Carnitine; copper; zinc/ Vitamin B-12; calcium; magnesium; potassium

Cardiovascular drugs Antihypertensives

Coenzyme Q10; Vitamin B-6; zinc; Vitamin B-1

ACE inhibitors

Zinc

Beta blockers

Coenzyme Q10

Cholesterol drugs (statins)

Coenzyme Q10; Vitamins A, B-12, D, E, K; folic acid; calcium

Diabetes drugs Metformin

Coenzyme Q10; Vitamin B-12; folic acid

Sulfonylureas

Coenzyme Q10

Diuretics

Calcium; magnesium; Vitamin B-1; Vitamin B-6; Vitamin C; zinc; coenzyme Q10; potassium; sodium; folic acid

Estrogen/hormone replacement

Vitamin B-6

Oral contraceptives

Folic acid; Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, B-12, C; magnesium; selenium; zinc

References: Drug-Nutrient Interactions and Drug-Supplement Interactions. (2014). FamilyDoctor.org. Retrieved from http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/drugs-procedures-devices/over-the-counter/ drug-nutrient-drug-supplement-interactions.printerview.all.html.

Food/Drug and Drug/Nutrient Interactions. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. May 2009. Retrieved from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/HE/HE77600.pdf.

Pelton, R, LaValle, JB, et al. (2001). Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (2nd ed.). Hudson, OH: Lexi-Comp Inc. Retrieved from http://www.spectracell.com/media/uploaded/d/0e2008063_document-306-prescription-depletions.pdf; and https://www.ramex.com/title.asp?id=1248.

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Don’t get burned:

sun safety tips We all love fun in the sun, but did you know that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can start damaging your skin in as little as 15 minutes? Over time, too much sun exposure can lead to premature aging, eye damage, skin cancer and even immune system suppression.

Hat Choose a broad-brimmed hat that covers your face, ears and neck. If you opt for a baseball cap, be sure to apply sunscreen to your ears and the back of your neck, or wear clothes that cover those areas.

The sun’s rays Sunlight emits two types of ultraviolet rays: UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and play a key role in premature aging. UVB rays affect the surface of the skin and are the primary cause of sunburn. This summer, protect yourself from the sun’s harsh rays with these recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

Sunglasses Shades help protect your eyes from UV rays and help reduce the risk of cataracts. Look for sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.

Shade Stay in the shade when possible, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are strongest.

Clothing Choose clothing with as much coverage as possible.

You can also find clothing with UV protection at many sporting goods/outdoor stores.

References:

Sunscreen Cover all exposed skin 20 minutes before heading outside. Use a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 that offers both UVA and UVB protection. Reapply every two hours and after swimming or sweating.

Children and sun Even a few serious sunburns in childhood can increase a child’s risk of skin cancer later in life.

Teach children sun safety habits early to ensure they understand the dangers of sun exposure and how to avoid them.

Sun Safety (2014). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm Sunscreen: The Burning Facts (2006). United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Retrieved from http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/documents/sunscreen.pdf

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EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

Happy, forgiving Father’s Day

By Mamiko Odegard, Ph.D.

As Father’s Day nears, you may find little to celebrate if you had a poor relationship with your father. It’s natural to feel anger and resentment if your memories are dominated by coldness or even abuse. Yes, Father’s Day can be difficult if you are still troubled by the past.

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ven if your father has passed on, your negative feelings can remain if you have not forgiven and let go. Forgiveness is not an act that you do for the person who harmed you.

Forgiveness does not mean you “forget.”

Instead, forgiveness is the ultimate act to show love to yourself: to enjoy peace by initiating closure and leaving the past behind. You didn’t get to choose the family you were born into, but you can choose to let go and gain a fresh start in these ways: • Write down the emotional pain you carry inside. Be sure to write the reasons behind the feelings and the specific memories that haunt you. By expressing your thoughts and feelings, you can let out these painful emotions.

• Talk with a professional therapist, coach, trusted family member or close friend to air your thoughts and feelings while receiving encouragement and validation of your experiences.

• If you internalize that you’re “damaged goods”—unworthy, unattractive or

unlovable—it’s time to let go of that negative self-image.

• Your dad was most likely repeating the behaviors that he learned from his past.

You still hold your father accountable.

Yet you can begin to understand that he didn’t know how to love, because he wasn’t loved or cherished. Can you view your father as doing the best he could, given his experiences, enlightenment and skills?

• You have the opportunity to grow by surrounding yourself with your “family of choice”: the people who love you unconditionally. As you become healthier, you affect all those around you, especially your own family, allowing each generation to heal and to experience greater emotional wellness.

• The greatest power is in your hands: the ability to cherish yourself and to “bless” and release the negative feelings you may have about your father. By letting go, you open up space for peace, a new life and even a happy Father’s Day. Tr i V i t a . c o m

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

Knowing God’s purpose

for your life

By Chaplain Donna Kafer

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~ Romans 12:2

H Donna Kafer, TriVita’s chaplain, has served as chaplain to the Arizona State Legislature for 16 years. In addition, Donna is a motivational speaker and author. She has written two books, and now has a third book in progress.

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ow many of us long to discover God’s will and purpose for our lives? His unique, divinelyinspired purpose that wakes us in the morning with excitement and fills us with joyful motivation throughout the day. Such divine treasure can seem elusive, but if we hold fast to our dreams and if we seek the Lord continuously, He will answer us.

We can rest assured God wants to help us in our quest to know His will. He wants us to not give up and to diligently ask Him to show us what He has equipped us for in life. We all have been given gifts, talents and grace; we just need to find God’s blessing and then step into it.

The path starts with prayer So how should we find the Lord’s will and purpose for our life? First, we should prayerfully seek Him with an open heart, anticipating an answer. Secondly, we can diligently study the Bible for direction and

thirdly, listen to godly counsel from people who know us well. Through these steps we can use wisdom and discernment in discovering His will for our life’s purpose.

We can also trust God will never direct us to do something against His righteous nature. He will not call us to do something that goes against His just and holy being.

This would violate His character and thus stand in the way of His very best for us.

Wisdom, discernment and knowing the right thing to do in a situation comes from fervent, consistent prayer and faithful study of God’s word. When applied to our innate, God-given gifts and talents, we’ll stay in tune with God’s will for our lives and find blessings because of it.

By choosing to love, honor and glorify Him in all we say and do, we’ll experience His good and perfect will for our lives. So let’s magnify Him and give Him all the praise for showing us the way we should go.

Then we will find true joy and godly peace.

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- The Magnificent HUMAN BODY

The urinary system Have you thanked your kidneys lately? These hard-working superstars of the urinary system labor around the clock to filter waste from the blood, maintain fluid balance, control red blood cell production and help maintain normal blood pressure. The kidneys are joined in their efforts by the ureters, bladder and urethra.

Hold it Each day, your kidneys process roughly 200 quarts of blood, sifting out about 1–2 quarts of waste and extra water, which become urine. Urine travels down the ureters—hollow tubes 8–10 inches long—with deposits into the bladder every 10–15 seconds.

A healthy bladder can comfortably hold up to two cups of urine for 2–5 hours. When your bladder reaches capacity, nerve endings send a message to the brain, intensifying that “gotta go” feeling.

Picking up the slack When a person has only one kidney (or one working kidney), it’s called solitary kidney. This can result from a birth defect, surgical removal or donation. When a kidney is removed, the kidney left behind will increase in size to compensate for the loss of its companion. In 2013, there were 16,896 kidney donations in the U.S.; 5,733 of these transplants came from living donors.

It’s a man thing Men are disproportionately affected by kidney stones— and even more so when it comes to bladder stones.

Bladder stones are usually caused by another urinary system problem. Not commonly passed on their own, bladder stones can be broken up with a laser or other device or surgically removed.

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When in Rome…

Want your laundry washed or your teeth whitened?

Ancient Romans used the same cleaning agent for both: urine. Urea, a component of urine, breaks down into ammonia—a very effective stain remover.

Launderers of the day purchased urine collected in public urinals for just such use; this urine trade was so lucrative that Emperor Vespasian (ruled 69 AD to 79 AD) imposed a urine tax (Latin: urinae vectigal) on those purchasing the precious liquid.

References: Bladder stones (2015). Medline Plus, National Institutes of Health. Retrieved from http:// www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001275.htm Introduction to the Urinary System. SEER Training Modules, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. Retrieved from http://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/urinary/ Kumar, M. (2013). From Gunpowder to Teeth Whitener: The Science Behind Historic Uses of Urine. Smithsonian.com. Retrieved from http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ from-gunpowder-to-teeth-whitener-the-science-behind-historic-uses-of-urine-442390/?no-ist Q&A On Living Donation (2015). National Kidney Foundation. Retrieved from https://www. kidney.org/transplantation/livingdonors/infoqa Solitary kidney (2013). National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Retrieved from http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/solitarykidney/ Urinary System and How it Works (2006). Kidney and Urology Foundation of America, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.kidneyurology.org/Library/Urologic_Health.php/Urniary_system_and_how_works.php

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FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Choosing the right credit card If you’re in the market for a credit card, choosing the right one can significantly affect your budget. Will you carry a balance or pay it off each month? Use it for everyday purchases or just for large purchases? Be sure to shop around to find the card that best suits your needs.

The devil’s in the details When selecting a credit card, a close look at the fine print will reveal important details such as interest rates, fees, charges and so on (issuers are required to furnish this information). You’ll want to pay close attention to the following: Annual percentage rate (APR)—This is the measure of the cost of credit, expressed as a yearly interest rate. Credit card issuers are required to disclose this information before your account is activated and must include it on your account statements. Some APRs are “variable,” meaning they can change based on interest rates or other economic indicators.

Periodic rate—The interest rate used to determine the finance charge on your balance each billing cycle.

Grace period—The amount of time you have to pay off your bill without incurring a finance charge. Typically, this applies to new purchases only.

Annual fees—If the card company charges an annual fee, find out when this will show up on your bill, and if you have the option of paying it off in monthly installments.

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Other fees—Some issuers charge fees for cash advances, late payments or for exceeding your credit limit. You may also be assessed a fee for using the card—or for not using it.

Customer service—Look for a card company with a 24-hour toll-free number.

Rewards—Find the card that offers the best rewards for you; some cards offer cash back, or points for flights, hotel stays and retailer gift cards.

References: 5 Tips: Getting the most from your credit card (2014).

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Retrieved from http://www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/ fivetips_creditcard.htm Choosing a Credit Card (2015). USA.gov. Retrieved from http://www.usa.gov/topics/money/credit/credit-cards.shtml Credit, debit, and charge cards (2012). Federal Trade Commission.

Retrieved from http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0332-creditdebit-and-charge-cards

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Scientifically Validated Formulas Our medical board uses their extensive health and nutrition knowledge to review proprietary TriVita supplements based on the latest scientific research and the health and wellness concerns of our Members.

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Samuel Grief, M.D. Mamiko Odegard, Ph.D.

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Pure Ingredients TriVita uses high-quality essential nutrients available to create effective, body-friendly formulas without mood altering stimulants or harmful chemicals.

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Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Compliant We voluntarily adhere to the strict manufacturing guidelines of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices and all of our supplements are manufactured in the US. 6.

Third-Party Testing and Certification In addition to our own quality control, we commission third-party testing and research to guarantee that our products are full potency and meet all regulatory standards.

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Quality-Controlled Packaging and Production Safety is a top priority in our packaging and manufacturing. Each product is inspected multiple times and we use two safety seals per package on ingestible products to guarantee safety, freshness and product potency.

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Dedicated to Product Innovation TriVita’s commitment to science is a driving force behind our superior quality products, from formulation to production. We put the utmost care into creating products that deliver positive and lifelong wellness experiences for our Members.

9. Medical & Scientific Advisory Board TriVita’s advisory panel of Board Certified physicians provide us with the latest information on scientific developments and testing methods.

Cheryl Romano Steve Solomon Contributing Writers Michael Ellison, Founder of TriVita

Donna Kafer, Chaplain Jolene Goring,

Wellness Center Director of Fitness

Christa Orecchio,

Certified Clinical Nutritionist Brittany Stam, M.D.

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