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I’ve read some articles stating that about 90 percent of Americans are at risk for serious health threats such as heart disease and stroke because of clogged arteries and poor circulation? One of the main reasons for this blockage in your blood flow is trans fats. These chains of fat link together and damage the enzyme that regulates your circulation. However, by introducing omega-3 fatty acids that support healthy blood flow, you can protect yourself from these dangerous and possibly deadly conditions.

It’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet in order for the body to work at its optimum level and in depth research studies continue to highlight the importance of further avoiding trans fats.

There are many reports about Atherosclerosis,a disease in which plaque (plak) builds up on the insides of your arteries, which explain how consuming trans fats can lead to clogged arteries. It’s the carbon chains within the fats that are unnaturally developed and thus interfere with the function of an important enzyme that regulates blood flow.

While trans fats cause clogged arteries, there are many good fats which the body uses that can be found in omega-3 nutritional supplements and individuals can receive the full range of these benefits by following a trans fat-free diet and exercise plan.

Lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising and supplementation, are often the first line of defense in treating atherosclerosis. However sometimes, medication or surgical procedures may be recommended as well.

As a vocal proponent of preventative medicine rather than prescription drugs and/or surgical procedures, I prefer taking an all natural omega-3 essential fatty acid supplement, like TriVita’s Omega Prime. Omega Prime helps meet the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines: one daily dose of Omega Prime provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it.

TriVita’s Omega Prime contains a premier and unique blend of four different types of the most highly regarded Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) oils – Fish, Flaxseed, Evening Primrose and Perilla Seed. It also uses only contaminant-free fish oil that has undergone a 10 stage distilling process.

Omega Prime’s EFAs support our wellness in so many ways; it all starts with help in reducing runaway inflammation. It’s a fact that runaway inflammation can lead to a variety of serious health problems within the body involving the heart, arteries, lungs, joints and more. Start today on a road to the prevention of heart disease and stroke; prevention may be your best medicine.

You can find additional information on Omega Prime and all of the TriVita nutritional products by clicking on the following TriVita products link. TriVita ensures that you get the safest, freshest, and most effective products available on the market today. Each product is made under the strictest quality controls in the nutritional supplement industry.

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate – #12871028
440-725-3729

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

There are many drugs prescribed by doctors to help fight inflammation. These anti-inflammatory drugs have side effects for many users. Celebrex is one of the most popular anti-inflammatory drugs. However, there have been may side effects related to this drug. Some of those side effects reported by the drug companies include diarrhea, dizziness, indigestion, stomach pain, gas, nausea, or headache.

Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

There are two enzymes in the body called COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 helps regulate the normal cell function in the stomach and blood. COX-2 plays some role in causing arthritis pain and inflammation. Celebrex is the first product to target the COX-2 enzyme, inhibiting only that enzyme.

Although Celebrex may be prescribed by your doctor to help fight inflammation, I believe the side effects this medication causes may be more harmful than the actual benefits it can provide. Fighting inflammation, in my opinion, should not have to come with the risk of damaging other parts of your body. Fighting the pain caused by inflammation should be a natural process. After all, didn’t God create a body that is capable to heal itself naturally?

Natural pain relief, from inflammation and other sources, comes from inside your body, from all the cells that make up this complex system. However, you cells have to be fed the right type of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to keep it functioning at a high level. Eating healthy meals comprised of fruits and vegetables will help the cells within your body flourish. I believe it’s the unhealthy, junk food, we eat that destroys our healthy cells.

Taking daily supplements and/or drinking vitamin and mineral rich wellness drinks is another way to get the nutrients your body needs. One wellness drink that comes to mind is TriVita’s Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™.

Nopalea™ (No–pah lay’ uh) blends antioxidant-rich Nopal cactus super fruit with naturally sweet Agave nectar to bring you a deliciously unique concentrated wellness drink. Harnessing the power of betalains, a rare and powerful class of antioxidants that flourishes in the Nopal fruit, Nopalea delivers scientifically proven health benefits.

Betalains are the pigments that give the Nopal cactus fruit its vibrant pink color. But that’s just the beginning. They’re also natural antioxidants—and they’re only found in a few of the world’s plants.

The Nopal fruit isn’t just included in this small group of special plants, it actually leads the group by containing one of the highest amounts of betalains in all of nature.

When these betalains enter into your system, by drinking Nopalea™, they begin to restore your vitality on a cellular level. By helping the body reduce the toxins surrounding your cells and enabling essential nutrients to reach each cell, the betalains in Nopalea™ can reduce the inflammation in your body that leads to disease.

As mentioned earlier, natural pain relief, from inflammation and other sources, comes from inside your body, from all the cells that make up this complex system. I believe its the natural healing of your cells, through an all natural product that God has put at our disposal, that relieves pain and fights inflammation.

There is NO reason any one should have to walk around in pain that’s caused by inflammation. There are natural products that can help your fight inflammation and give you the pain relief you need; Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™ is one such product.

Drink Nopalea™ daily to help:

• Protect against premature aging
• Reduce inflammation
• Promote optimal cellular health
• Detoxify the body

For thousands of years, the people of the Sonoran Desert have tapped into the power of its native healing plants. Now with Nopalea™, you can too.

Stop the pain and help fight inflammation with Nopalea™. Don’t take a man-made drug, like Celebrex, to fight something that is not man-made, but rather caused naturally within your body. Don’t risk damaging other parts of your body, but rather protect the most complex design at a cellular level.

To learn more about TriVita and Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™, click on the previous links.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Nopalea – A Fruit From Heaven

As I was reading the article that I’ve posted below, I was just wondering if the users of food stamps to buy TriVita’s Leanology weight loss system could get an extra tax credit. Since obesity is running rampant in our society, it only makes sense the the government would consider doing something like that.

Here’s the article I was talking about.

Food stamp users risk weight gain:
study

"NEW YORK (Aug 18, 2009) – Packing on the pounds may be an unintended consequence of the U.S. Food Stamp Program, according to research that shows that getting food stamps may help contribute to obesity, at least among women.

‘We can’t prove that the Food Stamp Program causes weight gain, but this study suggests a strong linkage,’ Jay Zagorsky, a research scientist at Ohio State University’s Center for Human Resource Research, Columbus, noted in a university-issued statement. Food stamps, the major U.S. anti-hunger program, help poor people buy groceries.

Zagorsky, along with Patricia Smith of the University of Michigan in Dearborn, studied weight changes over 14 years in nearly 4,000 people in the food stamp program and almost 6,000 not in the program.

They found that the typical female user of food stamps was heavier than the non-user, after taking into account a variety of factors that might influence body weight.

Specifically, the researchers calculated body mass index, or BMI, a measure of weight in relation to height used to gauge how fat or thin a person is. Female food stamp users, they found, had a BMI 1.15 points higher than a similar woman who did not participate in the food stamp program.

For the average American woman standing 5 feet 4 inches tall this means an increase in 5.8 pounds of body weight.

Zagorsky and Smith also found that BMI increased faster when participants were getting food stamps than when they were not, and increased more the longer they were in the food stamp program.

The average food stamp users saw their BMI go up 0.4 points per year when they were receiving food stamps, compared to 0.07 points per year before and 0.2 points per year after they no longer received food stamps.

‘While food stamps may help fight hunger, they may have the unintended consequence of encouraging weight gain among women,’ Zagorsky said in the statement. ‘Every way we looked at the data, it was clear that the use of food stamps was associated with weight gain,’ he added.

‘While this association does not prove that the Food Stamp Program causes weight gain, it does suggest that program changes to encourage the consumption of high-nutrient, low-calorie foods should be considered,’ Zagorsky and Smith note in the latest issue of Economics and Human Biology.

In 2008, roughly 28 million people — or almost 1 in 11 Americans — received benefits from the food stamp program in a given month.

Food stamp participants, the researchers say, may choose cheap, calorie-dense, high-fat, processed foods over healthier, more expensive food, maybe because food stamps don’t provide enough money to buy healthy foods, Zagorsky contends.

In 2002, the average recipient received $81 in food stamps per month. ‘That figure was shocking to me,’ Zagorsky said. ‘I think it would be very difficult for a shopper to regularly buy healthy, nutritious food on that budget.’

Modifying the food stamp program to include economic incentives to buy and eat healthier foods ‘might be an important tool for fighting obesity,’ Zagorsky offers.

People on food stamps, for example, could be required to take a course on nutrition and food stamp users who purchase fresh fruit and vegetables and other low-fat products could be given more benefits or receive discounts on these products, he said.

SOURCE: Economics and Human Biology, 2009.

I would have to agree with Zagorsky that "modifying the food stamp program to include economic incentives to buy and eat healthier foods might be an important tool for fighting obesity." I also maintain that buying nutritious weight loss products like what Leanology has to offer should be included within the scope of this incentive program.

If you haven’t heard of Leanology’s three step weight loss system, or TriVita, it’s probably because you haven’t done any "weight loss" searches on Google. Leanology is becoming a very popular weight loss system, as more and more people try this product and then share the results with the rest of the world.

Leanology Weight Loss Capsules are no ordinary "diet pills." They are clinically proven to help reduce body weight and fat and are made with natural, stimulant-free ingredients including Converta™, The Fat Burning Accelerator. Leanology Weight Loss Capsules help:

• Convert stored fat into energy
• Reduce food cravings
• Promote lean body mass
• Increase energy

In a clinical study of Leanology Capsules – administered by Arizona State University – adults who used Leanology Weight Loss Capsules lost 76% more body weight and 132% more body fat than their counterparts who didn’t take the capsules.

If you’re looking to lose weight but constantly struggle through diet and regular exercise, it’s time to use a natural weight loss supplement. And what can be better than Leanology’s weight loss capsules. To learn more about Leanology and weight loss, go to http://weightloss.healthfulchoice.com.

Jeffrey Sloe
TriVita Business Affiliate – 12871028
440-725-3729

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

According to many sources, doctor prescribed medications can have adverse affects on the human body. For example, some of the medications that deplete vitamin b-12 over time include, "Anti-inflammatory medications – inhalant, systemic, and topical corticosteroids; Antibiotic medications – aminoglycosides; Antibiotic medications – sulfa drugs; Antibiotic medications – macrolides; Antibiotic medications – penicillin derivatives," [1] and a whole host of others, too large to mention in this article.

The medications listed above are not only depleting the all important vitamin b-12, but other vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamins B9 and B6, and important minerals such as calcium, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), magnesium, melatonin, potassium, protein and amino acid, selenium, and zinc, to mention a few. Additional information is available on the University of Maryland Medical Center web site (www.umm.edu).

Here is a quote from the UMM web site about vitamin B12 deficiency:

"Obvious symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are rare because it takes years to develop complications associated with long-term depletion of this nutrient. Irritability, weakness, numbness, anemia, loss of appetite, headache, personality changes, and confusion are some of the signs and symptoms associated with vitamin B12 depletion. Low levels of this vitamin may also be associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and birth defects." [1]

I know it says that obvious symptoms of vitamin B12 are rare, however, if you’re taking a combination of the doctor prescribed medications listed above, there’s a chance that the depletion process could become more aggressive over time. Since many adults are taking, or will be in the future, multiple medications, understanding the side effects should become more of a priority.

"The average person in North America is on about six different prescription medications by age 65. Each of these medications is designed to complete a specific body function that does not work or that no longer works as well as it needs to for health. These body functions require specific nutrients as fuel." – Brazos Minshew, TriVita’s Chief Science Officer

You’re not alone when it comes to taking multiple, as stated by Mr. Minshew. That’s the reason so many health conscious individuals suggest taking precautionary measures like taking daily supplements, like TriVita’s Sublingual B-12. Taking a vitamin B12 supplement is one of the easiest ways to get your recommended daily dose.

Let me make it perfectly clear, I’m not a doctor or healthcare professional. So before taking any dietary supplement, you should talk to a health care professional or doctor. The information in this article is just to inform people of the health risks related to doctor prescribed medications, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Although my information comes from reliable sources, it’s up to the you to verify it.

If you’re taking multiple medications, find out what effect these man-made drugs are having on your body. There may be alternatives to these prescribed drugs. Doctors may be treating your symptoms, but do they really care about the long term side effects?

In my opinion, taking a b12 supplement on a daily basis is a must. To learn more about the sublingual vitamin b12, its patented delivery system, Dr. Libby, and/or TriVita, visit the vitamin b12 web site.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, 12871028

Sources:
[1] www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/anti-inflammatory-000195.htm

"The average person in North America is on about six different prescription medications by age 65. Each of these medications is designed to complete a specific body function that does not work or that no longer works as well as it needs to for health. These body functions require specific nutrients as fuel." – Brazos Minshew, TriVita’s Chief Science Officer

Being an advocate of natural nutritional vitamin supplements, I’ve heard many nutrition experts speak on this same subject. However, I’ve never really done comprehensive research on my own. So in an effort to decipher some of the rhetoric we hear about drugs and their adverse effects on the human body, here is some of the information I’ve found.

Cholesterol is one of the most highly publicized subjects when it comes to human health. With that in mind, we will focus on cholesterol and the drugs used to control it.

High cholesterol cause a plethora of physical ailments, especially heart attacks or strokes. When trying to control high cholesterol levels, or when trying to maintain healthy levels of cholesterol, doctors may prescribe a statin drug. Most people who are prescribed statins will take them for the rest of their lives.

According to the Mayo Clinic web site, "statins work by slowing your body’s production of cholesterol. Your body produces all the cholesterol it needs for digesting food and producing new cells on its own. When this natural production is slowed, your body begins to draw the cholesterol it needs from the food you eat, lowering your total cholesterol." [1]

"Researchers think statins may affect not only your liver’s production of cholesterol, but also several enzymes in muscle cells that are responsible for muscle growth. The effects of statins on these cells may be the cause of muscle aches." [1]

Interfering with normal body functions, by introducing a man-made drug, has more, in my opinion, negative affects than positive affects. I believe it’s the drug that limits the body’s natural ability to use the nutrients it receives from the food we eat, to keep the body functioning at a high rate. This leads us to another side effect of taking statins, neuropathy.

"A famous Danish study of neuropathy as a side effect to statin use concluded that an individual who is a long-term user of statin drugs has anywhere from 4 to 14 times greater risk of developing peripheral neuropathy than a person who does not take statin drugs. Typically, long-term use of statins is defined as 2 years or more but neuropathy can occur even after just a few days of use in a susceptible individual." [2]

One of the reasons for neuropathy side effects may be because statins deplete Coenzyme Q-10 and accessory nutrients. Nutrients, as we may have learned in our health classes, are important to build healthy cells, muscles, and bones. "Studies supporting the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 appear most promising for neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and certain encephalomyopathies for which coenzyme Q10 has gained orphan drug status." [3]

"If you take statins, you definitely need to take CoQ-10 to balance CoQ-10 levels. People taking statins also benefit from heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and the B vitamin niacin. Take pure niacin in low doses and always consult a health care provider when combining niacin with statins." [4]

Not all studies are conclusive in their findings, regarding the statins and CoQ10. However, "some research suggests that statin drugs, or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol, may interfere with the body’s production of CoQ10." [5]

There is plenty of information available on the side effects of statins, and other man-made drugs. All you have to due is search Google. In so doing, always consider the source from where your information is found. There are many so-called experts on the Internet, and many of them may be providing incorrect or inconclusive information.

Nutritional vitamin supplements, in my opinion, are the best way to keep your body functioning at a high level. If you’re on doctor prescribed medication make sure you check with your doctor before taking any vitamin supplements. I’m not a doctor, nor have I ever professed to acknowledge that fact, but I do understand a few things about nutrition, and living a healthy lifestyle.

TriVita has plenty of high-quality nutritional supplements that can help you enjoy the lifestyle you’d like to live. To learn more about TriVita and/or their nutritional vitamin supplement, click on the previous links. Remember, each body function requires a specific nutrient as fuel.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Internet Marketing Advisors

Sources:
[1] www.mayoclinic.com/health/statin-side-effects/MY00205
[2] www.statinanswers.com/effects.htm
[3] www.aafp.org/afp/20050915/1065.html
[4] www.trivita.com/trivita-mailings/wwr/2009/August/20090822/0136-meds-pf.html?tref=12871028&sid=4196
[5] http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/supplements/a/CoenzymeQ10.htm

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

According to the medterm.com web site, "vitamin B12 is a vitamin important for the normal formation of red blood cells and the health of the nerve tissues. Undetected and untreated vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to anemia and permanent nerve and brain damage." [1]

Vitamin B12 is naturally found in foods that come from animals, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. Fortified breakfast cereals are a particularly valuable source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians.

"Pernicious anemia is a blood disorder caused by inadequate vitamin B12 in the blood. Patients who have this disorder do not produce the protein substance in the stomach that allows the body to absorb vitamin B12. This substance is called intrinsic factor (IF)." [1]

"Pernicious anemia is simply treated with injections of vitamin B12. The vitamin B12 has to be administered by injection because people with PA do not have IF (or an effective form of IF) and so cannot absorb vitamin B12 taken by mouth." [1]

"Pernicious anemia has also been called Addison’s anemia, addisonian anemia, Biermer’s anemia." [1]

Vitamin B12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. It is also needed to help make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Vitamin B12 is also called cobalamin because it contains the metal cobalt.

Vitamin B12 is bound to the protein in food. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach releases vitamin B12 from proteins in foods during digestion. Once released, vitamin B12 combines with a substance called intrinsic factor (IF). This complex can then be absorbed by the intestinal tract.

However, patients with Crohn’s disease involving the small intestine (Crohn’s ileitis) or who have undergone small intestine resection may not be able to absorb vitamin B12.

Strict vegetarians who consume no animal products can develop B12 deficiency since there is a lack of B12 in vegetables.

Recommendations for vitamin B12 are provided in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) developed by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes is the general term for a set of reference values used for planning and assessing nutrient intake for healthy people.

"The recommended daily allowances of vitamin B12 in the United States are 2mcg for infants, 3 mcg for children under 4 years old, 6mcg for children over 4 years old and adults, and 8 mcg for pregnant women." [1]

We need Vitamin B-12 in a form that is readily usable by the body. Vitamin B-12 deficiency is the most common vitamin deficiency in people over 50. Vitamin B-12 deficiency may cause everything from fatigue and grumpiness, to mental confusion and mental exhaustion. Anemia and dementia may follow later.

With that said, it’s recommended adults take "one multivitamin daily. One multivitamin a day is safe and inexpensive. The multivitamin should contain 400 micrograms of folic acid, approximately 2-3 mg of vitamin B6, 6-9 micrograms of vitamin of B12, and 400 IU of vitamin D. The folic acid and the other B vitamins can help lower homocysteine. The vitamin D is one of the important factors in preventing osteoporosis." [1]

I know many healthcare professionals recommend daily multivitamins. However, many multivitamins lack the proper dosage of b-12, and most do not meet the recommended daily allowances. That’s why I recommend TriVita’s Sublingual B12.

With TriVita’s Sublingual B12, you can be assured that your body is getting the B vitamins it needs. The original, patented formula bypasses the digestive system, speeding the nutrients directly to your bloodstream, where they can go to work right away.

Don’t fall into the vitamin b-12 deficiency trap. If you’re aging, and not sure you’re getting the daily requirement of this all important vitamin, ask your doctor or healthcare professional if taking a b-12 supplement is right for you. If they say yes, try TriVita’s patented Sublingual B-12.

To learn more about TriVita’s Sublingual Vitamin B-12, click on the previous link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, 12871028

Sources:
[1] www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12865

Information from a new research study, which was published in the European Heart Journal, reveals that eating oily fish, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel and trout at least once per week can contribute to a reduction in the risk of heart failure in men.

The study was conducted at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). In the study, they analyzed 39,367 Swedish men between the ages of 45 and 79 from 1998 to 2004. "The researchers recorded details of the men’s diet and tracked the men’s outcome through Swedish inpatient hospital registers and cause-of-death registers. During this period, 597 men in the study (with no previous history of heart disease or diabetes) developed heart failure. Thirty-four men died." [1]

The study produced solid evidence that the men who ate fatty fish once a week had a 12 percent lower risk of developing heart failure.

"Analysis of their numbers showed that the men who ate fatty fish (herring, mackerel, salmon, whitefish and char) once a week were 12 percent less likely to develop heart failure, compared with men who ate no fatty fish. Although this association did not reach statistical significance, notes Levitan, the researchers also found a statistically significant association with the intake of marine omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in cod liver and other fish oils: The men who consumed approximately 0.36 grams a day were 33 percent less likely to develop heart failure than the men who consumed little or no marine omega-3 fatty acids." [1]

"Our study reinforces the current recommendations for moderate consumption of fatty fish,&quot notes first author Emily Levitan, PhD, a research fellow in the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Center at BIDMC. "Current guidelines from the American Heart Association recommend eating fatty fish twice a week."

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food, and or supplements. However, there has been some concerns regarding mercury contamination of omega-3 fatty acids supplements. If mercury is a concern, I suggest taking certified mercury-free omega-3 supplements like TriVita’s Omega Prime.

Omega Prime helps meet the American Heart Association guidelines. One daily dose of Omega Prime provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it.

Further research suggests that essential fatty acids (EFAs) support our wellness in so many ways, starting with helping to reduce runaway inflammation. Many of us don’t realize this, but runaway inflammation can lead to various serious health problems in the body, not only with the heart, but also with the arteries, lungs, and joints.

Many of us are not a fish eaters; if that’s you, Omega Prime can be a great addition to your diet. And since omega-3 fatty acids are recommended by doctors and health professionals, it’s important to get your recommended daily requirement.

You can find additional information on Omega Prime and all of the TriVita nutritional products by going to TriVita products. TriVita ensures that you get the safest, freshest, and most effective products available on the market today. Each product is made under the strictest quality controls in the nutritional supplement industry.

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate – #12871028
440-725-3729

Sources:
[1] www.bidmc.org/News/InResearch/2009/April/BenefitsofFattyFish.aspx

New Studies Reveal Importance of Vitamin D in Kids

Did you know that a "lack of vitamin D puts kids at increased risk for osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, infection, and other possible health problems in adulthood."

Yes, according to two new studies, millions of U.S. children have extremely low vitamin D levels, and that "lack is tied to heart and diabetes risks."

In fact, some observers say that a lack of vitamin D in their childhoods may partly explain the epidemic of these diseases among adults in North America.

From an article posted in the vitalchoice newsletter, this information surprise some people, however, for many nutritional experts, this is not a big surprise.

The first study reveals that there is a "vitamin D shortfall" that is "common in kids and teens." The study showed that "9 percent of children aged 1 through 21 – about 7.6 million children, adolescents and young adults ? have vitamin D levels considered deficient. And another 61 percent – 50.8 million kids – have vitamin D levels that are higher but still deemed insufficient" (Kumar J et al 2009).

From the final analysis of the study of more than 6,000 children, girls, adolescents, and people with darker skin had the "lowest vitamin D levels." The final results were that " 59 percent of African American teenage girls deemed vitamin D deficient."

In the second study shows that kids, deficient in vitamin D are at risk of heart disease, and diabetes. The team conducting the study found that "adolescents with the lowest D levels had more than double the risk of having high blood pressure and blood sugar and about four times the risk for the metabolic syndrome."

The team also concluded that "low serum [blood] vitamin D [levels] in US adolescents is strongly associated with hypertension, hyperglycemia, and metabolic syndrome, independent of adiposity (excess body fat)." (Reis JP et al. 2009)

As this new evidence poured in from the leading vitamin D researchers, parents are urged to ask their doctors to test their children’s vitamin D levels. That does ot come as a big surprise, since vitamin D is one of those often overlooked important vitamins. And these studies show proof that vitamin D is just as important as previously thought to be.

There’s also a request from these researchers suggesting that children increase their intake of vitamin D from food and supplements, and also make sure they spend more time in the sun.

"Vitamin D researchers universally point to ample evidence that the U.S. recommended daily allowances for vitamin D (400 IU) is much too low to maintain healthy levels among kids in northern latitudes, and especially in darker-skinned teens."

Man doctors suggest drinking more milk, some even suggest drinking 10 glasses of milk per day, one of the earlier recommended sources of vitamin D. However, "supplements and fatty fish are both much higher in vitamin D than milk, and fish such as wild sockeye salmon (687 IU per 3.5 oz serving) offer the benefits of very high protein and omega-3 content as well." [3]

If your child suffers from vitamin D deficiency, or you’re just looking for a better means of getting this all important vitamin, TriVita’s VitaCal-Mag D may be right for your child. Before taking any supplements, always check with your health care professional or doctor.

To learn more about TriVita’s VitaCal-Mag D, click on the previous link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Sources:
[1] Kumar J et al. Prevalence and Associations of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency in US Children: NHANES 2001–2004. Pediatrics. Published online August 3, 2009. doi:10.1542/peds.2009-0051
[2] Reis JP et al. Vitamin D Status and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the United States Adolescent Population. Pediatrics. Published online August 3, 2009. doi:10.1542/peds.2009-0213.
[3] http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article001512677.cfm?x=bfT6hQ1,bfv5gTb0

What does healthy living mean to you? Does it mean giving up your favorite foods? Does it mean eating vegetables for breakfast and fruits for lunch? Does it mean exercising three times a day? Healthy living isn’t about starving yourself or testing your limits. It’s all about achieving balance between the physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual elements in your life.

TriVita’s Leanology™ weight loss system helps to do just that, live a healthier lifestyle. Weight loss may be the first step to living a healthier lifestyle. If that’s the case, Leanology™ may be right for you. If maintaining a healthy weight is more fitting for you, Leanology™ may be right for you. Before I get into the benefits of Leanology, let’s first take a look at weight loss and what it means.

No matter what side of the fence you’re on, weight loss or weight management are the two biggest issues facing most people when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Getting to a healthy weight and/or maintaining your current weight does not have to be difficult. It does, however, include change, change in your eating habits, exercise routine, emotional outlook, and your spiritual mind set.

A Lifestyle of Change

I’ve read somewhere that if you’re going to call this a "diet," then you’re going to gain all the weight back in a very short period of time. It’s also been said, and I believe it, "diets do not work." Diets are only a temporary fix, short term weight loss. However, when you change your dietary lifestyle, you change your habits. This lifestyle change will put you on the right track for long-term continued success and weight maintenance.

If you want to fail, tell someone that you’re on a diet. Most of your family and friends will tell you that diets do not work, and they are correct (just see the preceding paragraph). I know a lot of people that loose a lot of weight in the short term just to return to an even higher weight once the diet is over. It may work out well for a while, but will ultimately fail because their lifestyle didn’t change. And this change, if it’s going to work, has to be permanent.

Weight Loss is a Mind Game

Having the right frame of mind will help you stick to and achieve your goals. You have to have a positive mind set. You have to believe that this is what you want, to live a healthier lifestyle. Nobody can help you with this; it’s an inside game. And that’s where being connected to a source greater than self will drive you through the tough times.

God is the only living being that can help you through the tough times. He is the one that created you and he knows what’s best for you. Give your undivided attention to Him, and He will give you direction, strength, and will power. Everything we have comes from God. So start today and build a relationship with your creator.

Building a relationship with God is no different than building a relationship with those around you. You do it through sharing and listening, and you can do it by offering a daily simple prayer. By doing so, you will enjoy a sense of well-being you will not experience in any other way.

Take at least 15 minutes each day to spend in prayer, meditation, and inspirational reading. Make this a time to concentrate on the areas in your life where you most need Divine help. Seek out Divine comfort and direction every day. Once this is done, you can be assured that you’re on the right path to a healthier lifestyle.

The Leanology™ Weight Loss System

The Leanology™ shake provides a healthier alternative for a quick and convenient meal. Its well-balanced nutritional profile contains elements that are essential to a healthy meal: protein, healthy carbs, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Besides helping to satisfy your hunger, the Leanology shake provides the added health benefits of soy, omega fatty acids, and whole food concentrates.

Leanology contains healthy fats and carbohydrates. A well-balanced nutritious meal consists of appropriate fats, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, water, enzymes, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and many other ingredients that nourish your body. Leanology shakes are designed as balanced nutrition.

Unlike your typical diet drink powdered formulas, Leanology™ shakes contain the Omega-3 fats, soluble fiber, and volume of nutrients necessary to satisfy hunger for hours. Leanology™ Nutritional Shakes are available in three delicious flavors: Dutch Chocolate, Creamy Vanilla, and Mixed Berry.

Leanology is not a replacement for eating more nutritiously and’or physical activity. It is, however, a great way to supplement your new healthy way of life.

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Jeffrey Sloe
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate – 12871028
440-725-3729
Additional Weight Loss Information

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Do you suffer from pain on a daily basis? If so, you may be happy to know that there are several natural ways to cure that nagging pain. However, before we get into the natural cures, we first must understand what pain is, and what are the causes of this pain.

Most people are familiar with 2 types of pain: acute and chronic. According to the family doctor web site (familydoctor.org) "Acute pain doesn’t last long and usually goes away as your body heals. Chronic pain lasts at least 6 months after your body has healed. Sometimes, people who have chronic pain don’t know what is causing it. Along with discomfort, chronic pain can cause low self-esteem, depression and anger. It can also interfere with your daily activities." [1]

"Treatment of chronic pain usually involves medicines and therapy. Medicines used for chronic pain include pain relievers, antidepressants and anticonvulsants. Different types of medicines help people who have different types of pain. You usually use long-acting medicines for constant pain. Short-acting medicines treat pain that comes and goes." [1]

There may hundreds or maybe even thousands of pain relief remedies out there, but before you try any pain relief remedies it’s always best to consult with your health care practitioner and/or doctor. Even though some remedies may seem harmless to the average person, it may cause additional pain rather than provide you with pain relief.

If you’re a pain sufferer, whether with acute or chronic pain, continue to do your research on alternatives to pain medication. Most doctors or health practitioners will not offer alternatives to you unless you ask them if it’s right for you. Do the research and ask the questions! You may be surprised with the answer.

Penney Cowan, executive director and founder of the American Chronic Pain Association, says people need to ask themselves, "What’s my role in regaining control of my life and actually living with this pain?" She also says that people "should take an active part" in their rehabilitation process. After all, aren’t you the one suffering with the pain?

"A big part of pain management is feeling like you have to regain control of your life, because the pain has taken over," says Cowan. [2]

It has been suggested that many forms of pain are caused by inflammation. And many forms of inflammation are caused by toxins. We are faced with toxins every day of our lives. They in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Our bodies are constantly at battle trying to fight off these toxins that are attacking it daily.

TriVita’s Sonroan Bloom Nopalea™ is recognized as one of the best inflammation fighters on the market. Nopalea™ specifically targets signs of inflammation in your body and reduces them quickly. [3] Its betalains and other anti-inflammatory ingredients work directly on the fluid surrounding your cells. There, they draw off the toxins and excess water to reduce inflammation and rebalance the cellular environment.

Nopalea is an all natural product, which harnesses the power of the betalains, a rare and potent class of antioxidants that flourish in the Nopal cactus. The nopal cactus flourishes in the Sonoran Desert, in northern Mexico, and the southwestern United States.

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Jeffrey Sloe
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
Sonoran Bloom

Sources:
[1] http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/pain/disorders/551.htm
[2] http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/pain-relief-without-pills
[3] Wiese J, McPherson S, Odden MC, Shlipak MG. Arch Intern Med. 2004 Jun 28;164(12):1334-40