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10 essentials
for health and wellness
Join with TriVita as we begin our second
decade of health and wellness for all. We
encourage you to experience wellness™
through these 10 Essentials, created to
enhance life in wonderful ways.
Physical
1. Breathe Deeply
Inhale life fully, cleanse your body of
toxins and feel calm.
2. Drink Water
As you quench your thirst for water, you
also boost your energy.
3. Sleep Peacefully
Rest, repair, rejuvenate: a regular sleep
routine lets your body do its work.
4. Eat Nutritiously
Choose healthy, wholesome foods to
fuel a healthy body and mind.
5. Enjoy Activity
Move it to improve it! Your whole being
benefits from an active lifestyle.
Emotional
6. Give and Receive Love
Feel the power of positive emotions while
you strengthen your immune system.
7. Be Forgiving
To be at peace, unburden yourself of
hostility and resentment towards others.
8. Practice Gratitude
Gratitude brings gratification: less stress,
more joy, greater well-being.
9. Develop Acceptance
Releasing what you can’t change frees
you from worry and enriches your life.
Spiritual
10. Develop a Relationship with God
Nourish your spirituality to nourish
personal growth and happiness.
Drink Water
See page 8
2 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
Choose a lifestyle of wellness –
not illness
by Michael r. ellison, Ceo & founder of TriVita, inc.
I believe that almost every person wants to grow older with zest
and a vitality for life, and if possible, without illness and disease.
As we traveled across North America introducing the wellness
and anti-inflammatory benefits of Nopalea™, people expressed
their strong hopes of it helping them reduce the symptoms that
are robbing them of their quality of life. The good news is that
Nopalea is now making a significant difference in the lives of
people who have suffered with inflammatory issues. Stories are rolling in about people with
pain, breathing problems, nerve issues, high blood pressure and other inflammatory issues,
who are now experiencing symptom reduction in an amazingly short amount of time. I am
very excited about Nopalea’s potential to help people with aging issues.
As North Americans, we face what seem like undeniable aspects of aging: There appears to
be no escape from the illness and symptoms of disease as we grow older. It seems that the
entire aging population is facing serious health issues. Healthcare has now become a major
political agenda. But the question we all need to pose is this: Is disease and illness an
inevitable part of the aging process, or is it a result of the lifestyle North Americans have
embraced? Is there something we can do to help our bodies do what they are designed to do?
(Make us well, that is.) We believe that there is!
We can engage in actions that will turn the tide and promise us a greater
quality of health and wellness than most people are experiencing today.
No matter what age we are today, there are decisions we can make about our lifestyle that
will help reduce illness and disease and give us a greater quality of life. We can engage in
actions that will turn the tide and promise us a greater quality of health and wellness than
most people are experiencing today.
I believe it is time we say that enough is enough. It alarms me that current research states
that my grandkids’ generation will have a shorter lifespan and a lesser quality of life than
their parents; this has never happened in North American history. I believe we can make
a difference by embracing a lifestyle that promotes wellness and gets us back on track to
always improving our quality of life. That is the North American dream!
Lifestyle is not just what we do as individuals, but also the lifestyle we embrace in our
community living. For example, while in Toronto for the Nopalea event, I learned that the
city of Toronto now has sufficient evidence to prove that the use of pesticides on lawns,
park grasses and golf courses actually contributes to breast cancer in women and a number
of children’s illnesses. Fortified with this information, the municipality of Toronto has
passed an ordinance that forbids the use of pesticides in the city. Now cities all over the
world are sending delegates to Toronto to discuss the research and how their cities may
reduce the toxic environment for their own residents. These are actions people are taking
to change lifestyle behaviors and help embrace a greater quality of life.
While it is the North American mindset to deal with symptoms, I want to encourage you
to think of causes as well. Be on the lookout for anything you may be doing that has a toxic
Article from Michael Ellison continued on page 21...
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ON MY MIND

Inside
EDITOR’S NOTE

4 Healthy Aging is All
About Healthy Living
Why nutrients and exercise
are so important.
6 Take a Stand NOW Against
Premature Aging
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ultimate wellness solution.
12 ”B” Sharp in
Today’s Economy
Why B vitamins can help
build or re-build careers.
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W
hen I hear the term “Healthy Aging,”
I immediately think about my own mom
(pictured above with me). She had me late
in life, when her three older children were grown.
The way each of my parents took care of themselves
was like night and day. My mom never drank alcohol
or smoked cigarettes, and took great care of herself.
My dad, on the other hand, smoked, drank and ate
whatever he wanted and never sought medical help
for any of his ailments. His lifestyle choices robbed
him of life at the early age of 62. That was 36 years
ago, and my mom has since lived another lifetime.
She remarried a man who was 13 years her junior,
only to outlive him. For the past few years, she’s
lived in an assisted living home, and earlier last
year, she fell and broke her hip. She successfully
went through a partial hip replacement at age 95,
and although we figured she’d never get out of a
wheelchair, I am happy to say that she’s now using
the support of a walker, and we just celebrated her
96th birthday.
I have been sending my mom TriVita’s B-12 for the
past 10 years, and at this rate, we just may be seeing
Willard Scott wish her a happy 100th in a few years!
Every time I speak with her, she expresses gratitude
for her good health, the fact that she doesn’t hurt
anywhere and the love of her children, all the way
to her great-great-grandchildren.
So many people regard the aging process as negative,
and dread each birthday. Yes, we’re all aging, but our
choices and proper nutrients can mean the difference
between years of disability or years of vibrant life.
I hope you benefit from all the articles on
Healthy Aging in this issue. Be sure to take
advantage of the savings on some of your favorite
healthy aging products from TriVita this month –
and to hopefully find a new favorite in our
astonishing wellness drink, Nopalea.

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HealtHy lIVING
is the key to
HealtHy aGING
by Dr. Tammy Pon

Take care of yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually...

and your body will take care of you

H
ave you ever best supplements can be powerless against what Japanese who are seeing the impact of dietary
people purposefully do to their bodies. change. In the United Kingdom, there is an
been told increasing trend of mental illnesses such as
you look Scientists have studied Okinawan centenarians Alzheimer’s, attention deficit hyperactive
younger than your (people who live to over 100) for years because disorder and schizophrenia, among others.
they seemed to have the inside track on healthy That’s partly because the UK population is
age? What a wonderful
aging. Many of their “secrets” are very similar to consuming one-third fewer vegetables and two-
compliment! Why is TriVita’s 10 Essentials (see page 2): clean air, clean thirds less fish than they did 50 years ago. In
Tammy Pon, M.D.
it that some people water, nutritious food, daily physical activity and North America, eating nutrient-depleted food
age so gracefully? Is it purely genetic emotional balance. For many years, Okinawans and the lack of physical activity have also been
held the distinction of having the lowest death taking a toll on the health of our population.
or can others share in this fountain rates resulting from heart disease and stroke as
of youth? compared to the rest of Japan. However, in 2000, Chronic disease is on the rise, not just for people
they lost that honor as the age-adjusted death rate in their prime, but also among our youth. Many
For some reason we inherently know the answer for heart disease and stroke for Okinawan men parents express the sentiment that young people
but don’t take it to heart: Eat right, exercise and increased to the same level as average Japanese are growing up too fast! As a physician, I can
reduce stress. Really? Can’t I do something else? men. How did they lose their edge? say there is truth to that statement, but not in
Isn’t that what supplements are for? Supplements a favorable way. Diseases that I typically see in
are just that, supplements. They can enhance Scientists observed Okinawans shifting away 50-year-olds are becoming apparent in young
physiology, but sometimes cannot overcome from their traditional foods, eating 50% less children: insulin-resistant diabetes, fatty liver
the effect of poor lifestyle choices. Even the green and yellow vegetables. It is not just the disease, atherosclerotic heart disease and high

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blood pressure. Unfortunately, this may be
the first generation of children to not outlive
their parents.
I’d also like to point out the huge quality of
life difference between healthy aging versus
longevity. On average, life expectancy has been
increasing in America: from 47.3 years in 1900
to 68.2 years in 1950, and it now stands at 77.7
years since 2006. Sadly, for many, the golden
years are not golden. The growing need for
“long-term care” becomes an almost inevitable
reality as 10% of all people over the age of 65,
and as many as 50% of those over the age of 85,
are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which is
the seventh leading cause of death.
Can we turn things around?
Of course, but it means taking
TriVita’s 10 Essentials to heart!
Can we turn things around? Of course, but it
means taking TriVita’s 10 Essentials to heart!
Your action plan should include:
Defend your DNA
I recently wrote about Essential #5 in the
VitaJournal: Enjoy Activity. Exercise generally
improves mood, stamina, balance, but more
importantly it may help keep DNA young.
Essential #4 is to eat nutritiously. By doing
this, you provide building blocks for your body
to use for maintenance and repair. Our DNA
undergoes many assaults daily. Your body needs
essential nutrients to repair DNA damage and
avoid inflammation. Chronic inflammation ages
the body, destroys brain cells, weakens bones
and contributes to chronic disease in general.
Quit smoking. Cigarette smoke contains up to
4,000 chemicals. Not only is smoking bad for
you, it is bad for the loved ones around you.
Children who are around cigarette smoke tend
to have more asthma and ear infections. The
good news is the minute you quit, your body
begins to heal. After one year of quitting, your
heart attack risk is half that of a smoker and,
after 10 years, the risk of lung cancer for an
average ex-smoker is cut in half as well.
Guard your gut
Traditional yogurt is one of many fermented
foods loaded with “good germs” called probiotics.
In fact, many cultures around the world have
some type of fermented food in their diet
such as Korean kimchee, Japanese natto and
miso, German sauerkraut, etc. Scientists are
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discovering the symbiotic nature of these
trillions of good germs that inhabit our gut.
They kick-start the gut immune system in
infancy. Plus, over time these probiotics evolve
into “helpers,” producing extra enzymes to help
us break down foods to help release nutrients,
as well as neutralize some potentially cancerous
compounds. Regular consumption of fermented
foods rich with probiotics may help maintain the
proper balance of good germs in the gut, thus
enhancing the immune systems and reducing
the risk of some chronic diseases.
Many diseases have been linked to reduced
numbers of the good germs including Crohn’s
disease, asthma, allergies, breast cancer, brain
dysfunction from liver cirrhosis and obesity.
Helicobacter pylori, the “bad” bacteria associated
with peptic ulcers and gastric cancer, may also
contribute to some cases of schizophrenia,
autoimmune thyroid disease, diabetes, high
cholesterol and osteoporosis.
Make your mind merry
This encompasses Essentials #6-10. Many
vibrant centenarians have learned the secret of
being content, holding no grudges, continuing
to challenge their minds and counting each day
as a blessing.
Research demonstrates that exercising, being
socially engaged and participating in some type
of mental stimulation such as bridge, chess
Essential #4 is to eat
nutritiously. By doing this
you provide building blocks
for your body to use for
maintenance and repair.
or crossword puzzles helps reduce the risk
of dementia.
Actively participating in music can be benefi-
cial. A 1999 research study at Michigan State
University found that group keyboard lessons
given to older Americans reduced stress,
loneliness and anxiety while increasing levels
of human growth hormone.
Our body is an incredible
masterpiece – able to
repair and heal itself...
Our body is an incredible masterpiece –
able to repair and heal itself, given the right
input. For many, the road to restoring health
and vitality is daunting, but not impossible.
Persistence and determination are important,
but do not necessitate perfection in every
aspect of your lifestyle. They can help you find
the courage to get back on track if you get
sidetracked. It can be hard going at it alone,
so “buddy up” and include your family.
Tammy Pon, M.D., a functional medicine physician, received
her medical degree from the University of Texas in Houston.
She completed specialty training in Healthy Aging.
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TAKE A STAND NOW
against premature aging
nopalea™ – the ultimate wellness solution
By Brazos Minshew, TriVita Chief Science Officer
M
y seventh-grade
teacher was an
ancient fossil of a
man – much older than even
my parents! I think he was
50. He told me a truth about
aging that I have never
forgotten: The only way to
Brazos Minshew avoid getting old is to die
young. With that in mind I
found great wisdom in the words of Benjamin
Franklin who said, “All would live long but none
would be old.”
So, healthy aging is about living long without
being old! To reach that goal we need to take a
brief look at the process called “biological aging.”
Biological aging does not happen with the
tick of the clock or the pages turning on your
calendar; it happens in your cells. During its life
cycle, a cell may be damaged by exposure to:
• Toxins
• Direct trauma
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Stress
Each of these circumstances causes inflamma-
tion and free radical production. Intense
nutrition is needed to battle these causes of
premature cell death. Premature biological
aging occurs when more cells die than you
can replace.
Fighting inflammation
The human body is designed to fight premature
aging and remain young. A powerful force called
homeostasis mobilizes your immune system,
hormones, nerves and other important systems
to ignite the healing process. Homeostasis uses
focused inflammation to remodel your cells
following injury, illness or even the extreme
challenges of emotional stress. Once the healing
6 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
process is complete, homeostasis extinguishes
the fire of inflammation and returns your body
to a state of dynamic and vital balance – free
from the effects of runaway inflammation.
However, there are times when your body cannot
heal itself. If inflammation overwhelms a cell, it
may be damaged beyond repair. Damaged, dead
cells must be removed or they will become the
focus of infection and illness. Betalains, a unique
class of nutrients that is both an antioxidant
and a protein, assists a special cell called a
macrophage (literally “big eater”) to engulf the
dead cell and eliminate it from your body. This
makes room for a brand-new replacement cell
and the cycle of wellness continues.
Intense nutrition
The supplements of healthy aging include four
critical components:
• A balanced multiple vitamin/mineral
supplement to establish a solid foundation
for healthy aging
• An essential fatty acid supplement
to nourish the arteries and rehydrate
the brain
• A Vitamin C supplement to serve as an
antioxidant reserve and keep the immune
system active
• A B-12 supplement to keep the energy
level up and the mind bright
Nopalea – protects against
premature aging
There are many things that contribute to
premature aging, including:
• Excess exposure to the sun
• A poor diet
• Stress
• Inactivity
The most common contributors, however, are
inflammation, muscle and joint pain and poor
circulation. Since Nopalea targets inflamma-
tion, aids detoxification and optimizes cell
health, it can help slow down the process of
premature aging.
Daily servings of Nopalea will provide you
with the betalains that put out the fire of
inflammation and rescue cells under attack
by free radicals. Further, betalains act to clean
up the dead cells and help to protect them
from becoming a target for disease. Betalains
help you thrive as they help your body reduce
inflammation and support the miracle
of homeostasis.
Remember, premature aging is about losing
more cells than we replace. Healthy aging is
about closing the gap between loss of our cells
and repair or replacement of our cells as directed
by homeostasis and fueled by nutrients.
To take control of your health and protect
against premature aging, follow these simple
recommendations:
• Learn, live and share the 10 Essentials
for Health and Wellness (see page 2)
• Take your supplements:
• A multiple vitamin/mineral
• Sublingual B-12
• Vitamin C
• OmegaPrime®
• Take Nopalea to help your body
ease inflammation
Nopalea is your premier wellness partner in
your body’s never-ending quest for good health.
To find out more about how Nopalea can help
you, read the testimonials and ad on page 7,
or visit sonoranbloom.com.
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Part I of V
Exploring TriVita’s 10 Essentials
I
n this five-part series, we’re taking an in-depth look at the 10 essentials for health
and wellness. This month, discover more about essentials #2 and #10: drink water
and develop a relationship with god.
Drink Water,
Essential #2
How much should you drink?
It’s not an overstatement to say that water
is essential to your very existence. Over
60% of your body is made up of water; it does
everything from regulate body temperature and carry
nutrients, to flush out waste products, moisten tissues and lubricate joints.
But, how much water is enough? Use the formula below to determine the
ideal amount of clean, pure water you should drink each day. Remember
to down extra water when you exercise and during hot weather.
÷2 =
Your weight Ounces of water
in pounds per day
Example: A 150-pound person would need to drink about 75 ounces of
water per day. 150 ÷ 2 = 75 ounces (a little over 9 cups of water)
When you don’t get enough
Because your body is so dependent on water, there can be serious problems
when you don’t get enough. You lose water through natural processes such
as sweating, breathing, urinating and bowel movements. However, when you
lose much more water than you replace, you can become dehydrated. This
can be caused by loss of fluids, not drinking enough fluids or a combination
of the two. Dehydration is classified as mild, moderate or severe.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists the symptoms of dehydration as:
• Dry or sticky mouth
• Low or no urine output; concentrated urine appears dark yellow
• Not producing tears
• Sunken eyes
• Markedly sunken fontanelles (the soft spot on the top of the head)
in an infant
• Lethargic or comatose (with severe dehydration)
They recommend calling your doctor if the following symptoms appear:
• Not producing tears
• Sunken eyes
• Little or no urine output for 8 hours
• Dry skin that sags back into position slowly when
pinched up into a fold
• Dry mouth or dry eyes
Severe dehydration is considered a life-threatening emergency and can
result in seizures, brain damage and even death.
Water is life – so drink up!
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Develop a Relationship
with God, Essential #10
Spirituality and health
Spiritual health plays a crucial role in your
overall well-being; by embracing spirituality, you
can positively contribute to your healthy aging.
People who practice daily devotion have been shown
to have lower blood pressure, fewer strokes and less
emotional turmoil.
In fact, one study from Yeshiva University’s Albert Einstein College of
Medicine found that attending a religious service at least once a week
reduced the risk of death by 20%!
Building your relationship
Are you growing daily with God or would you consider yourself a spiritual
infant? As with any relationship, a relationship with God takes time and
attention. Here are some tips to get you started:
• Take time each day for prayer and reflection – This can be
a time of praise, thanksgiving, repentance and petition. And it
can be any time of day: when you’re in the car, in line at the
grocery store, anywhere.
• Communicate freely with Him – Let Him know your cares
and concerns – you’ll immediately feel better. The more you
share, the stronger your relationship will become.
• Get to know Him through a daily devotion – Reading God’s
Word is one of the best ways of getting to know Him.
• Worship with others – Build relationships with fellow believers
as you build one with God. You can learn from others as well as
create a stronger, healthier social life.
However you choose to approach spirituality, remember that it is an
integral part of overall wellness. Physical, emotional and spiritual health
work together to create a healthier, happier you!
Every month in the VitaJournal, you can find spiritual counsel and
insights from TriVita’s own chaplain, Gene Henderson. See page 23 for
his feature on this month’s topic: “Give the gift of giving.”
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to deliver the powerful
benefits of Omega-3s
we use a rigorous 10-step process to ensure purity
By Brazos Minshew, TriVita Chief Science Officer
O
mega-3 Essential
Fatty Acids (EFAs)
are among the
most important nutrients
in our diet. We simply
must have them in order
to build healthy brain
cells, to establish optimum
Brazos Minshew circulation in our heart
and blood vessels and, most
important, to reduce the inflammation in our
entire body. Omega-3s are “good fats.” Good fats
make good cholesterol; good cholesterol makes
good hormones. Everyone needs good hormones
for physical and emotional health.
Omega-3 EFAs come from animal and vege-
table sources. Walnuts, flax seeds and perilla
seeds are examples of vegetarian sources
of Omega-3. Plankton, krill and fish oil are
examples of animal-source Omega-3. A distinct
advantage to vegetarian-source Omega-3 is that
they metabolize slowly and remain in your body
all day long. A significant advantage of fish oil
is that it requires very little (if any) metabolism.
Therefore, it speeds directly to your arteries and
brain with quick nutrition.
So you can see that each source of EFA has
advantages. Are there disadvantages to fish-
oil derived Omega-3 EFA? Possibly – unless
you are using pharmaceutical-grade Omega-3.
Deadly toxins in fishing waters
For decades now many short-sighted
industrialists have been using the world’s oceans
as their own private dumping grounds. As a
result, many of the fishing grounds have been
contaminated. Plankton and krill absorb PCBs
and dioxins – chemicals lethal to humans –
as well as mercury, arsenic and lead. Small
fish eat these tiny denizens, and the chain of
contamination begins. Larger fish eat smaller
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Family Health

Are you part of the

sandwich generation?
Taking care of yourself... along with children and aging parents

I
f you’re one of the millions of baby boomers
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You may feel like you’re doing too much or too
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you’re caring for; and that you don’t have any
time for yourself. Caring for children and
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Empower yourself with knowledge and good
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Take a break each and every day –
Avoid burnout by spending at least a few
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time out to visit with friends and plan fun,
relaxing activities.
Watch for signs of depression –
Join a caregiver support group if necessary.
You can share your feelings with a group of
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to learn coping and stress-reduction techniques.
Delegate the care – You don’t have to
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take them up on it. Give them a specific task
they can help you with. Also, hold a family
meeting with siblings and extended family to
cover topics such as time and financial issues.
Form a support network to share the care.
Take a caregiver training class –
You can learn everything from how to properly
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medical equipment. Some organizations offer
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Educate yourself about the disease –
If the person you’re caring for has a specific
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• Don’t abandon your exercise routine.
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grandkids going
10-minute increments, it will still help.
Exercise is important for your overall back to school?
health and it’s a good stress-buster. Plus,
if you’re caring for someone with limited Tips from the american academy of pediatrics
mobility, you will need to be able to lift,

Backpack safety
push and pull.

• Get regular check-ups. Stay up-to-date

on your annual medical visits.
Arm yourself with knowledge –
A multitude of resources is available for
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• Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
• Pack light. Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center
of the back. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student’s body weight.
• Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles.
• Consider a rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy
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• Services – The Department of Health & Traveling to and from school

Human Services’ eldercare.gov website
is a great tool for finding local home and
community-based services.
• Benefits – benefitscheckup.org can help
you figure out what benefits your relative
qualifies for in federal, state, local and
private programs.
• Assistance programs – govbenefits.gov is
a collaborative effort of 17 federal agencies
that can help you find federal, state and
local government assistant programs.
• Medicare – An entire section of medicare.
gov is dedicated to caregivers. You’ll
find publications, videos, answers on
navigating Medicare, the options you have
and other resources to help you through.
Get plenty of sleep – Sleep is the best
way to recharge your batteries – get at least 7.5
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for caregivers who can be drained emotionally,
physically and mentally.
Above all, don’t be afraid to ask for help. If
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Review the basic rules with your youngster:
School Bus
• If your child’s school bus has lap/shoulder seat belts, make sure your child uses one at all times when
in the bus.
• Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb.
• Do not move around on the bus.
• Check to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing.
• Make sure to always remain in clear view of the bus driver.
Bike
• Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride.
• Ride on the right, in the same direction as traffic.
• Use appropriate hand signals.
• Respect traffic lights and stop signs.
• Wear bright colored clothing to increase visibility.
Walking to School
• Make sure your child takes a safe route to school with well-trained adult crossing guards at every intersection.
• Be realistic about your child’s pedestrian skills. Because small children are impulsive and less cautious around
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• Bright colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers.

Making the first day easier

are confused about which steps to take, share
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sign of strength, not of weakness. • Point out the positive aspects of starting school: It will be fun. They’ll see old friends and meet new ones.
Refresh their memory about previous years, when they may have returned home after the first day with high
spirits because they had a good time.
• Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your youngster can walk to school or ride with on the bus.
• If you feel it is appropriate, drive your child (or walk with them) to school and pick them up on the first day.

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B-12 Update
Scott Conard, M.D.
Founder, TienaHealth
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.
Upgrading your career skills?
Don’t leave your brain behind
by Dr. Scott Conard
I
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Symptoms that others will notice
Low energy is one of the most well-known
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Meet Pathrecy – she is a walking, talking adve
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both very pleased by their TriVita®
product experiences, they are totally
“blown away” by the new Sonoran
Bloom Nopalea. “This product
is so outstanding because it’s
effective and quick,” she states.
“After taking Nopalea, I noticed
a difference within three days.
Before, because of inflammation I
wasn’t able to get my wedding ring
on my finger. After three days
I could easily put the ring on my
finger, and I felt so much better.”
Nopalea has also helped with
Pathrecy’s severe and very
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week all the allergies went away,”
she notes. “I used to get migraine
headaches and total body aches –
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She has also noticed several other
unexpected benefits. “Post-workout
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she says. “I have better muscle
tone and don’t feel sore the next
day. So my workout is more
effective and fun. Ever since
Nopalea I have more energy; my
cells can receive nutrients and
work more efficiently.”
Her Nopalea parties
are a smash hit
Pathrecy is so enthusiastic about
this product that she hosts Nopalea
tasting parties. “I’m just thrilled by
this product,” she exclaims. “My
husband, Jon, and I love Nopalea
– the way it tastes and how good
Pathrecy and her husband, Jon.
it makes us feel. We feel compelled to let
the world know about this fantastic product.
Nopalea is one product I can definitely get
behind.” She has seen tremendous interest and
enthusiasm and party invitees are completely
“sold” on Nopalea once they experience
the delicious, refreshing taste. “The Share
and Earn possibilities for this product are
outstanding,” she notes.
Although Pathrecy is quick to praise TriVita
products for the important role they play
in her good health, she also stresses the
importance of exercise, especially strength
training. Pathrecy and Jon really enjoy the
rugged, outdoor lifestyle that their Arizona
home offers, with biking, hiking and exploring
as their favorite activities.
“With all these great products, especially
Nopalea, I now have the strength to combat
toxins in food, air and water,” concludes
Pathrecy. “TriVita products are helping us stay
strong to help us cope with modern life. We
love them all!”
August 2009 l 17
Stan Lee
Accomplishing greatness later in life
your life purpose has no age limits
I
n today’s world, the spotlight repeatedly
shines on the young and successful. It seems
the younger an achiever is, the more he or
she is praised. However, this does not mean that
you should stop dreaming big if your youth is a
distant memory.
Do you have a passion to do something great,
but feel you missed your chance? Maybe you’ve
always wanted to write a novel, create a new
invention or contribute to society in some way.
Whatever your purpose in life, it’s never too
late to achieve remarkable things. Nowhere is
it written that success must happen by a certain
age. In fact, there are many people who have
contributed greatly to society at an older age
than you might expect.
Here are just a few examples of achievers who
were recognized for their talents later in life:
1. Laura Ingalls Wilder – Author of the
“Little House on the Prairie” books, Wilder didn’t
really become a serious writer (as a columnist)
until her 40s. The first book in her series was
only published nearly two decades later, when
she was 65.
2. Anna Mary Robertson Moses
(Grandma Moses) – This famous painter
abandoned a career in embroidery in her 70s,
when arthritis made it too difficult for her to
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3. Colonel Harland Sanders – A
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done with their careers.
4. Golda Meir – Meir was no stranger to
politics, even at a younger age, but it was not
until the age of 71 that she was elected Israel’s
Prime Minister in 1969. She was the third
female, worldwide, to ever be given this post.
5. Julia Child – Child’s first cooking book
“Mastering the Art of French Cooking” was
published when she was 49. She hosted her own
television show when she was in her early 50s.
6. Stan Lee – Perhaps the most famous
name in comic book history, Stan Lee achieved
great success later in life. While the artist
worked for Marvel Comics (a name that had
not yet been born) at the young age of 16, it
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Boys. He continued to live out his dreams for
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9. Henri Rousseau – He served in the
French army and worked as a toll collector for
many years. It wasn’t until he was 40 that he
became a painter and was admired by other
artists of his time.
10. Frank Lloyd Wright – One of
the most influential modern architects of our
time, Frank Lloyd Wright completed New
York’s Guggenheim Museum at the age of
89 and continued to teach until his death
in 1959.
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were too old to accomplish your dreams, it’s
time to re-evaluate. When you have the talent
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and now I am hooked! I have it after my workout.” tina G. – CharlOtte, nC

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Shake and a dash of cinnamon. It really adds flavor to my breakfast, and keeps me full all morning.”
dana m. – triVita emplOyee 1 scoop Vanilla
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“Every morning I mix 1 scoop of NutraFruits with half a cup of pure cranberry juice and half a cup 6 frozen strawberries
orange juice. Not only does it taste great, but it makes me feel healthier.” tiFFany h. – lOs anGeles, Ca
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 The
Research Desk
New findings in health and wellness

Community-based art programs can improve health, study shows

Washington, D.C.
Art programs may be good for both body and mind. The Creativity and Aging Study, sponsored by the
National Endowment for the Arts and conducted by George Washington University’s Center on Aging, Health
& Humanities showed that weekly cultural programs helped improve the general health and mental health of
people aged 65 to 103. Additionally, overall social activity improved.

The study took place at art centers in Washington, D.C., New York and California. At each site, two groups
were studied: an intervention group, which participated in weekly programs in creative writing, visual arts,
music and theater and a control group which engaged in normal activities. A total of 150 people participated
in the intervention groups and 150 in the control groups.

Before the study began, participants in both groups shared similar levels of physical health, mental health and
activity. They were interviewed at the beginning of the study, after one year, and again two years after the study
began. At the one- and two-year marks, participants in the weekly program reported better health, fewer doctor
visits, less medication use, better mental health and increased involvement in overall activities.

Seniors feel younger than their chronological age

Ann Arbor, Michigan

A data analysis of the Berlin Aging Study shows that older people feel, on average, 13 years younger than
their chronological age. “People generally felt quite a bit younger than they actually were, and they also showed
relatively high levels of satisfaction with aging over the time period studied,” said Jacqui Smith, a psychologist
at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research (ISR). Smith conducted the research with two
colleagues at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin.

The Berlin Aging Study tracked 516 people’s perceptions of their own age over a six-year period. Researchers
found that this perception of feeling younger than chronological age did not change over time unless the
participant was experiencing poor health.

Researchers also asked subjects how old they felt they looked. At the beginning of the study, the answer
averaged around 10 years younger than actual age. After six years, the average went down to seven years.
Women tended to rate their appearance closer to their actual age.

Initially, men were more satisfied than women with their own aging. But as the study progressed, men’s
satisfaction decreased more than women’s. This decrease was associated with poor health.

Omega-3 fatty acids help relieve symptoms of attention deficit

hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Ottawa, Ontario
Children showed improvements in ADHD symptoms after taking Omega-3 fatty acids, a study this year in
the journal Paediatrics & Child Health showed.

In the 16-week, 2-phase study, 37 children were divided into two groups: one group was given Omega-3 supple-
ments for both phases and the second group received a placebo in the first phase, followed by an Omega-3
supplement in the second phase. Improvements were seen in children who took Omega-3 supplements. The
most improvement was seen with the initial use of the supplement.

20 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness trivita.com

You can make a
LASTING DIFFERENCE
Your contribution will touch countless lives
TriVita’s House of Giving and Life Outreach International have part-
nered to provide pure, fresh water for children and their families:
• Over 1 billion people throughout the world do not have
access to pure, fresh water
• Waterborne illnesses run rampant in these areas
• Just a $4.80 donation can save one person’s life
• With your donation, you can leave a legacy by giving
the gift of life
Your tax-deductible gift can be combined with others to create new
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Want to make a difference?
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a Morning Cup of Coffee May noT help you waKe up
Burlington, Vermont
That cup of “joe” may not help you perk up, according to research
presented in the July 2009 journal Psychopharmacology. While studying
the physiological effects of caffeine withdrawal, researchers discovered
that caffeine’s effect on alertness is minimal.
In the study, 16 regular caffeine users were divided into a caffeine group
(400 mg daily) and a placebo group. After 14 or more days, the groups
were switched. The initial switch to caffeine or placebo caused blood flow
changes in the brain; those in the placebo group experienced increased
blood flow in their brain, which may explain the common withdrawal
effect of headaches. Subjects also reported feelings of fatigue.
However, when caffeine was administered, there were no appreciable
benefits commonly attributed to caffeine. The caffeine appeared to only
help reduce the symptoms of withdrawal caused by its consumption.
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effect and try to avoid that particular practice. Pollutants
and pesticides are definitely causes but stress can also be
a major contributor to a toxic lifestyle. Managing stress
has significant wellness benefits. I encourage you to seek
out information through our journals and Weekly Wellness
Reports which will help you reduce and manage stress.
By educating yourself you can also be a source of help
to others, and help them experience greater wellness.
Our mission is to inspire people to
experience wellness and to create wealth
for their life purposes. Sharing the Nopalea™
story is a wonderful way for our Members
to engage in our mission – and to make a
difference in our world!
Another way you can help others is by participating in our
Share and Earn opportunity and introducing people to the
powerful anti-inflammatory benefits of Nopalea. The product
is having such amazing results that you will find it easy to
share the story. We have tools to equip you such as product
brochures, DVDs and personal websites – all of which can
help you tell the Nopalea story. People are earning enough
through Share and Earn to pay for all their products; some
have even made it their full-time career, with income to
match what they were making at their previous job. We invite
you to call a TriVita Wellness Consultant and ask how you
may get involved in this great opportunity. Our mission is to
inspire people to experience wellness and to create wealth for
their life purposes. Sharing the Nopalea story is a wonderful
way for our Members to engage in our mission – and to make
a difference in our world!
TriVita is very committed to the mission of wellness. In
every VitaJournal and catalog we list the 10 Essentials for
Health and Wellness. They are the priorities or essentials
that have undeniable wellness benefits for physical, emotional
and spiritual health. I hope you will be inspired to take one
essential each day and to practice and receive its wellness
benefits. They may seem simple but they are profound in their
effects when practiced daily.
Aging with wellness – not illness or disability – is not a
gift for the lucky few, but is the reward of the diligent who
embrace the essentials of good health every day.
August 2009 l 21

W
e have all
heard of
the midlife
crisis. Elliot Jacques
coined this term in
1965 in the article,
Judy Ellison, Ph.D.
Death and the Midlife
Crisis, referring to a
time when adults realize their
mortality and how much time they
have remaining in their lives.
Recent research has found that while nearly every-
one will experience a mid-life transition, not all
experience midlife crisis. The difference between a
transition and a crisis are the choices we make.
Midlife transition is a natural stage of
psychosocial development that happens to
most people around age 40. This phase can
begin as early as mid 30s or as late as mid-to-
late 60s, depending on the person.
For most people across the globe, this midlife
phase is a time for much soul-searching. It is
also a time of great change for everyone.
Children are leaving the home; people are
getting different jobs, re-evaluating future
goals, and taking care of elderly parents.
This transition is a process of reassessing
your life to date and making choices for the
future. However, there is a pivot point where
the healthy midlife transition can develop
into a crisis.
22 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
Healthy aging
through midlife:
Are you showing signs of a common crisis?
by Dr. Judy
Symptoms of midlife distress
• Feel tired of running like a gerbil on
his wheel, seemingly going nowhere
• Disappointment and sadness over
how your life has turned out
• You ask; “What about me now,
when is it my turn?”
• There is a growing need to get
away from it all
• You experience an overwhelming
sense of failure
• Depression sets in
 
If you are experiencing the above you can
choose to get help for the temporary depression
or tough it out. If you choose to tough it out,
this is a time when most people hit the boiling
point and make rash decisions.
The consequences of impulsive action can
be detrimental and prolong the crisis situation.
People who feel they have to change everything,
leave their spouse, quit their job, etc. may feel
better temporarily, but in a year or two may
wonder, “Why did I do this?”
Dr. Eva Stubits, a practicing clinical psychologist
for the last 20 years, recommends looking at this
transition as a great opportunity to take note of
what is really important to you so you can make
improvements. Here are some suggestions to put
a positive perspective on your transition.
Healthy aging
Put more energy into your relationship and
focus on the positive attributes of your spouse.
Spend more time together and rekindle your
relationship. Spend less time at work and
other obligations.
A healthy diet and physical
activity can help you re-energize
instead of obsessing over loss of
youth or an aging body.
Take up exercising and get fit. Eat nutritiously and
include helpful supplements. A healthy diet and
physical activity can help you re-energize instead
of obsessing over loss of youth or an aging body.
Learn stress management skills like meditation,
yoga and personal journaling. Embrace the 10
Essentials and practice them daily for a healthy
mind, body and spirit.
Understand that this time of reflecting on
the aging process is natural and can be used
to enhance the human experience for the rest
of your days. Will your midlife stage be a crisis
or a transition to a grand new phase? The
choice is yours. 
Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author and motivational
speaker. She has inspired people around the world to reach
within and find their passionate purpose to live a more
meaningful life.
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your body, His Temple – 1 Cor. 6:19-20

Give yourself the gift of giving

by Chaplain Gene Henderson

“Give, and it will be If you don’t feel blessed with financial Giving benefits the body,
given to you. A good
abundance right now, think of what you mind and spirit
do have that can be shared: perhaps it’s Some of the gifts that come with giving are
measure, pressed some of your time, or a special skill, or priceless: you probably feel good when you
down, shaken together simply compassion that can be expressed give, but did you know that there are also
and running over, will in so many ways. Here are just a few ideas: proven benefits to the body, mind and spirit?
be poured into your lap. It’s true – science tells us that giving, whether
• Clean out your closets of unused/ of something tangible or not, actually eases
For with the measure unwanted items, and donate them stress, and helps promote these benefits
Gene Henderson
you use, it will be to a local charity or thrift shop. as well:
measured to you...”
– Luke 6:38 • Check with your local hospital • Strengthening the immune system
about their volunteer programs.
Picture a family huddled in the dark around • Decreasing physical pain
a table. The children share a meager meal • Ask if the senior center could use you
by candlelight; the electricity is off. The to provide companionship or transpor- • Boosting positive feelings, and reducing
parents have no job prospects, no money to tation for the housebound and infirm. negative ones
pay the bills, to put gas in the car or to buy
• Love to read? Share your love with the • The “helper’s high,” a period of elation
food for themselves.
blind through a reading aloud program. and then calm that follows a kind act
The bleak scene is interrupted by a knock at
• Help homeless animals by volunteering at I don’t look on hard times as a test; I see them
the door: it’s a neighbor family, bearing plates
your local shelter or humane organization. as opportunities to show love. Our Creator
of hot food. “God told us we were supposed
always sets up these opportunities for us, if only
to bring you dinner,” announces the wife. In
• If the outdoors and gardening are your we will be open to seeing them. You know the
addition to dinner, the neighbors later shared
passions, see how you might donate time saying, “I wept because I had no shoes, and then
the year’s worth of food they had stored up in
to a public park, civic garden or school I met a man who had no feet”? We can always
case of disaster, plus some money for gas.
planting project. find someone who needs our help, who is worse
off than we are.
These were my own neighbors, many years
ago, and they had no prior idea of my family’s If you think about what you like to do, and
how your time and skills could benefit someone There is never a recession in God’s love. Where
situation. They were simply compelled by
else, I know you’ll come up with even more will you find opportunities now to give some of
the strength of God’s will to share what they
ways to give. it back?
had. As they left, the neighbor said one more
thing: “Please pray for us. My husband just
lost his job.”
Check with your local
There is always a way to give
Sounds like current times, doesn’t it? With hospital about their
money so tight now for so many, one of the volunteer programs.
first things that gets cut is giving, to churches
and charities. But consider: monetary donations
aren’t all that we can give. There’s always
someone who has it tougher than we do, and
there’s always a way to give.

Giving to others freely and with no thought

of recognition or thanks is one of the bedrocks
of faith, of course. But ironically, we do “get”
when we give. The scripture at the top of this
page says it outright: generous giving comes
back to us; as we give, so shall we receive.

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Eating for your age
what foods you should eat at different
stages in your life
By Christa Orecchio, Certified Clinical Nutritionist,
Holistic Health Counselor
H
ealthy eating for
any age involves
such basic tenets
as eating three meals a day
with nutrient-dense snacks
in-between, eating foods from
a variety of different food
groups, especially fruits and
Christa Orecchio vegetables and eating when
hungry/stopping when full.
However, as life changes and progresses, there
are different nutrients that have a specific call
to certain age groups. Take a look at ways to
optimize your nutrition for your age:
The teen years
Eating well helps teens to maintain enough
energy for school, sports and other activities,
and to reach their full height potential.
Teens can go a long way by including healthy
snacks in their diet such as almond butter or
peanut butter with celery, carrots or an apple,
high-quality protein bars, yogurt, trail mix, low
sugar granola and hummus with whole grain toast.
The ideal foods for teens to balance the body’s
energy needs are complex carbohydrates.
Encourage teens to eat whole grains, legumes and
root vegetables to satisfy this nutritional need.
Young adults
This is the time of life when people need to
work harder to balance their stress hormones
because getting out in the work force, building
a career, starting a family and other life stressors
are at their highest. Individuals in this age range
should safeguard themselves against adrenal
fatigue or burnout. Potassium is a great nutrient
for the adrenal glands. The foods below are
highest in potassium:
• Swiss chard • Kelp
• Sunflower seeds • Almonds
• Raisins • Parsley
• Figs • Avocados
• Yams • Pecans
24 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
Mature adults Recipe of
As we grow older, the absorption and diges-
the month
tion of proteins and minerals becomes more
difficult leading to a variety of ailments such Sautéed Chard
as osteoporosis, fatigue and chronic illness. and Salmon
Take necessary precautions with these five
essential nutrients for anyone over 50.
11: betaine hydrochloride: Our bodies Sautéed Chard and Salmon
digest foods less efficiently as we age; yet
nutrients from our foods are a critical INGREDIENTS
component to good health. Betaine • 1 lb. wild salmon • 4 tsp. extra
hydrochloride can support digestion fillet, skinned virgin olive oil
when taken with meals and may be taken • Freshly ground black • 1 medium onion
in conjunction with digestive enzymes, pepper to taste • 3 garlic cloves,
such as TriVita Digestive Complex™. • Juice of ½ lemon thinly sliced
22: Vitamin b-12: Insufficient Vitamin B-12 • 1 tsp. tamari • Sea salt to taste
levels can lead to fatigue, brain fog and a • 1 tsp. toasted dark • Red radishes cut
higher risk of heart disease. Vitamin B-12 sesame oil into decorative
is particularly hard to absorb as we age, so • 1 lb. swiss chard shapes for garnish
a sublingual supplement, such as TriVita’s
Sublingual B-12 is suggested. DIRECTIONS June 2009 l 19
1. Cut salmon fillets into 6-8 pieces, season with
33: Magnesium: Magnesium is often pepper to taste. Squeeze on lemon juice, and
overlooked and is essential to your cellular then drizzle with tamari and sesame oil. Turn
health. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables! pieces over and coat all surfaces. Set aside while
Kelp provides a rich source of magnesium. you prepare the greens.
2. Wash chard, and then cut/strip leaves from
44: Vitamin d: Vitamin D is another essen-
stalks. Chop leaves coarsely. Slice stalks crosswise
tial nutritional supplement. Not only is
into 1/4 inch pieces. Set aside.
Vitamin D critical for bone health, but
it also decreases the chance of breast 3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil
cancer. The most concentrated sources over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for
of natural Vitamin D are found in fatty 5-7 minutes, until soft and translucent. Reduce
fishes like tuna, herring, mackerel, salmon, heat if onions cook too fast. Add garlic and cook
sardines and anchovies as well as egg for 1 minute.
yolks. A Vitamin D supplement, such as 4. Stir in chard stems and 2-3 tablespoons water.
TriVita VitaCal-Mag D™ or Bone Builder Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir greens into
is a great choice. onion mixture, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes,
stirring frequently. When ready, greens should
55: protein: Choose foods that are rich be tender and still bright green. Sprinkle with a
in high-quality protein, such as organic pinch of sea salt and stir. Remove to a platter.
eggs, free-range chicken and lamb, and
ocean wild-caught fish. Nuts and legumes 5. In a skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil
over medium heat. Add the salmon pieces in a
contain protein as well, but are not as
concentrated as the protein found in single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side;
meat and animal products. when salmon is cooked, place on top of greens.
Garnish with radishes, serve with brown rice.
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David’s Nopalea experience
is like a breath of fresh air
he’s thriving now that his asthma symptoms
have disappeared
I
f you ever see a very cool car
decorated with a striking desert
landscape, it’s probably David’s
brand new wheels. This San Diego
resident is such a strong believer
in Nopalea™, he made his hot new
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he was speaking directly to me about
my unique health condition. Brazos confirmed
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what my doctor had already told me.”
David started taking Nopalea that very same day
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