If you’re young at heart, your heart might be younger than you realize. A new study shows that athletic older adults have young, flexible hearts – with about half the stiffness of sedentary adult’s hearts. Exercise seems to be the fountain of youth for the heart – it can actually keep heart muscles flexible, which reduces the risk of heart failure. And since heart failure is the number one cause of hospitalizations for people over 65, this is important news.
In the study, the hearts of nationally-ranked senior athletes were so healthy, researchers couldn’t tell them apart from young people – the athletic senior hearts pumped as well as the hearts of healthy people half their age.
The study, published in the September 2004 issue of Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association, compared senior athletes (average age 68) with sedentary seniors, and young sedentary adults. Researchers found that activity influenced heart health, even for older adults.
Walk - a stroll around the block is great exercise and fun too! Clip a pedometer on your belt and see how quickly those steps add up to better health.
Dance – silly or serious, it gets your heart pumping. Put on your favorite song at home, or go to a social dancing event.
Swim – if there’s an indoor pool near by, splash your way to health. You don’t need to be a perfect dolphin-like swimmer, just enjoy moving.
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You or someone you know may be a caregiver to a loved one who is ill or otherwise restricted to home care. The person being cared for no doubt has very specific needs relating to their health and well-being, however, being a caregiver carries with it certain risks that cannot be ignored. Stress can be the caregiver’s greatest foe.
Everyone experiences stress at one time or another, and frequent or prolonged stress is bad for anyone. For caregivers, stress can affect not only the caregiver but the person being cared for as well. Stress has an effect on your physical, emotional and spiritual health, and that can affect how well you are able to provide care. Here are some suggestions to reduce your level of stress:
Maintain social contacts.
Feelings of isolation or loneliness increase stress. Make sure you are taking the time to enjoy your own life with your friends.
Ask for help.
Being a principal caregiver is a full-time job, but everyone needs a break. Don’t feel as though you and you alone are responsible for care; ask for help shopping, cleaning, or whatever would take strain off of you.
Eat nutritiously, enjoy activity, and sleep peacefully.
Eating nutritious meals with plenty of vegetables, drinking water, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, and getting a full night’s sleep is critical to your physical health. Once you start feeling sick, your ability to provide care will decrease, putting additional stress on you. Take care of your body!
Get informed.
The Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000 established the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP). The program was developed by the Administration on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NFCSP was modeled in large part after successful programs already in place in several states. For more information and help, visit the National Family Caregiver Support website.
Your job as a caregiver is a major responsibility, and one that many people would sooner pass up. Give yourself the credit you deserve for your hard work, and keep your personal health at the top of your priorities to better serve the one you are caring for.
Vitamin B-12 helps provide physical stamina and fosters an optimistic outlook, two things that are excellent for reducing stress. TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™ melts under your tongue, and when taken consistently, B Vitamins reduce your risk for heart disease, Alzheimer's and stroke.
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Don't Be Slowed Down by Weight Loss Speed Bumps
This is the perfect time of year for an encouraging article on keeping your weight loss goals. Why? Because nearly half of all people in North America make New Year’s resolutions – and the most common resolution is to lose weight.
Within a few weeks the number of people sticking to their resolve declines dramatically. Given the importance of improving our behavior, an encouraging word from an ally may be just the thing we all need to keep our resolve!
Mechanics of weight loss
Let’s review the best advice for weight loss that we have gathered from expert sources over the last several years.
How
. Reduce your caloric intake to match your basal metabolic rate (BMR). BMR represents the number of calories your body needs at rest; in other words, your body burns these calories through basic functions. So, BMR represents the ideal number of calories you should eat in a day.
BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR) CALCULATOR
BMR represents the ideal number of calories you should consume in a day to maintain your weight.
Females:
(_____________________x10) + ___________________________
Your Current Weight Your Current Weight
Males:
(_____________________x10) + 2 x_________________________
Your Current Weight Your Current Weight
. Increase your activity to burn one to two pounds of fat per week.
When
. Never eat within two hours of bedtime.
. Morning exercise is a bit better than evening exercise.
. Never consume more than 400 calories in an hour.
What
. Eat according to an organized plan. For example, the South Beach, Ornish and Mediterranean diets all provide customized dieting tools.
. Do both aerobic and resistance exercises most days of the week.
Why
Your sense of purpose will help drive your success.
Speed bumps
Somewhere along the way you are going to experience discouragement, disappointment or despondency. It may be when:
. You hit a weight loss plateau.
. You see others doing what you used to do and the old habits pull at your heart.
. Your inner voices – I call them my “council of critics” – start to tell you lies about failure and success.
What do you do when you hit a speed bump?
The answer to this question does not lie in the “how, when, what” of weight loss. The answer lies in the “why.” Your personal “why” gives you energy. It inspires you, motivates you, and drives you to complete your goal.
Remember to let your desire fuel your action; let your actions harmonize with your sense of purpose. Simply be resolved to live a life of purpose and you will have the energy to get beyond the speed bumps.
Common setbacks
Unsupportive family: Losing weight with an uncooperative family is very difficult. In fact, diet failure is far more common among people with kids at home than among empty-nesters. A great solution is to turn those sources of distraction into cheerleaders. Recruit your family into your support group. Ask them for help and you may be surprised how helpful a supportive family can be.
Parties and gatherings: Parties and family gatherings are another trigger for setbacks. Food and a festive environment are catalysts for overeating and skipping exercise. Careful planning in advance can really help with food selection and an exercise schedule. And if you do overindulge, remember the “calories in, calories out” rule and increase your exercise for a week or two to burn off the extra calories.
Emotional speed bumps: Depression, discouragement and despondency are also common triggers for diet failure. Remembering the 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness can be a good antidote. For instance, Essential #6 teaches us that we need to give and receive love for excellent health. Love moves us to commit ourselves to a life of purpose. Purpose is the reason for action. Therefore, love can help us avoid fear, shame and doubt.
Conclusion
When we commit ourselves to such noble pursuits, do they not deserve our very best attention? We need to define our purpose as the foundation for success. Purpose is an important motivation to help us reshape our thinking. Purpose is the antidote to self-sabotage.
Ponder each of these 10 life-changing essentials for healthy living. You will soon see that each of these gems reflect the light you need to see beliefs that no longer serve your best interests. You can confront self-sabotage and slay the dragons that keep you from reaching your goals. Also, learning and living the 10 Essentials provides you with powerful tools to reshape your attitudes into the very ones that can help you to reach your goals, live the life you want and fulfill your purpose.
Take Control of Your Health
. Plan a balance of calories and activity for lifetime weight control
. Eat the optimal amount of fruits and vegetables daily
. Men: 9 servings
. Women: 7 servings
. Children: 5 servings
. Plan 30 minutes of aerobic activity most days of the week
. Do resistance training 2-5 times per week
. Supplement to support the four stages of weight loss:
. Energy and Metabolism: Leanology Weight Loss Capsules help increase metabolism and energy to support your body’s ability to burn more calories at rest.
. Cortisol and Stress Management: Leanology Weight Loss Capsules help to limit cortisol production in your body – cortisol is the stress-induced hormone that can lead to abdominal fat.
. Appetite Control: Leanology Appetite Control Chews help reduce the natural hunger signals in your body, minimizing cravings.
. Blood Sugar Control: Leanology Nutritional Shakes help your body use the nutrients you eat as energy, rather than storing them as fat.
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Through company materials like this website, your on-line Business Center and TriVita Business Services, you can quickly expand your business. TriVita offers multiple services such as conference calls, orientations and home office tours for those potentially looking to start a TriVita Business. Our services and support teams are eager to serve you and your business.
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Through company materials like this website, your on-line Business Center and TriVita Business Services, you can quickly expand your business. TriVita offers multiple services such as conference calls, orientations and home office tours for those potentially looking to start a TriVita Business. Our services and support teams are eager to serve you and your business.
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Exercise and Alzheimers
Help maintain healthy levels of homocysteine – the toxic amino acid linked with Alzheimer's and other diseases – with TriVita's Vital4™. It's clinically studied to lower homocysteine by 35% in only 45 days! TriVita’s Vital4™. To learn more about this product, click here
Exercise and Alzheimers
If you're concerned about Alzheimer's Disease, you may want to get out your walking shoes. A new study shows exercise helps keep the brain healthier – and it may slow down the disease.
The study, published in April's issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, found that animals who exercised for five months had half as much amyloid plaque in their brain – a clumpy substance found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, compared to couch-potato mice.
Experts suspect that exercise may keep the brain healthy, longer. Though more research is needed, other recent studies have linked walking with reduced risk of dementia – and taking part in leisure activities is also associated with less risk. Both of these studies were published in the September 2004 Journal of the American Medical Association .
. Exercise – activity helps your entire body function at its best, including your brain.
. Activity – the more you challenge your mind, the better. Learn something new, do a puzzle, or enjoy any mind-challenging activity.
. Leisure – spending time doing leisure activities may also help, according to research. So enjoy that game of golf or that lovely afternoon in the garden.
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Get Grateful!
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Get Grateful!
Want to feel uplifted and happy right now? Practice gratitude. It’s as easy as remembering ten things you’re thankful for in your life. Look at this list to spark your own grateful ideas.
Family – think of the relatives in your life who have been there for you, inspired you to be a better person, or who simply were around when you needed someone.
Friends – remember all the special people who have shared in your life in big and small ways. Recall funny conversations, exciting events, and relaxed times spent with people you care about.
Kind words – appreciate the kind words you have heard and spoken to others. Picture the sweet smile of someone who has been touched by your heartfelt words.
Places – think of the special locations that mean so much to you, whether it’s a comfy part of your home, a beautiful vacation spot, or the friendly neighborhood store.
Foods – the next time you have a delicious meal, take the time to really enjoy it. And feel lucky you’re able to savor such a scrumptious, healthy meal.
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Boost your immune system
Boost your immune system
If you find yourself catching every bug around, your immune system may not be as strong as it should be. And with the weather growing colder and flu vaccine shortages, it’s more important than ever to boost your general health.
Everyday things can weaken your immune system – stress, smoking, pollution, an unhealthy diet, negative emotions, and lack of exercise. To boost your immune system follow these tips:
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
They’re full of free-radical-fighting antioxidants, which help keep your cells healthy. Add an extra fruit or vegetable to each meal, and take a specialized supplement, such as TriVita’s Super Antioxidant Complex™
Reduce Stress
Stress creates harmful reactions in your body that strain your system and make it easier to get sick. Write about stress, talk to friends, make a plan to deal with it, or simplify your life.
Exercise
Working out reduces stress while it boosts your immune system. You’ll also get the added benefit of increasing your general health. Even a brisk walk helps.
Wash your hands
Washing your hands often will prevent germs from spreading. Be sure to wash up before eating or touching your face - especially your mouth, nose and eyes.
Get the easy-on-your-stomach solution to feeling better with TriVita’s Non-Acidic Vitamin C™
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Fall is here, and so are the sniffles. It’s not the cold weather that causes colds, though; it’s that you spend more time indoors with others who are sick. Here are six tips to fight the sniffles all season long.
Wash your hands. Doorknobs, hand railings, hand shakes and countertops are the worst offenders when it comes to transmitting cold and flu germs. The best way to counteract these exposures is to keep your hands clean and avoid touching your face between washings.
Drink water. Pure water, eight or more glasses a day, is essential for cleansing your system, purging it of toxins that include the germs that make you sick.
Boost your immunity. Your best defense against viruses is a good offense. Build up your immune system – your front line of defense – with antioxidants like Vitamin C.
Sleep peacefully. Your body requires eight hours of solid sleep to repair itself from the previous day’s stress. Research shows that getting to sleep before midnight is part of a healthy sleep cycle.
Be active. Boosting your immune system can also be accomplished by an aerobic activity. Aerobic activity includes walking, biking and swimming; an aerobic activity is short bursts of exercise that really get your heart going. Mix both into your daily routine to energize your immune system.
Eat nutritiously. Whole foods are the best way to get powerful virus-fighting nutrients into your body. Aim for dark green vegetables and citrus, in particular, to strengthen your immune system.
TriVita’s Non-Acidic Vitamin C Tablets and Vitamin C Crystals – perfect for cold and flu protection every morning and evening. To learn more about this product, cilck here
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Fall is here, and so are the sniffles.
Could Vitamin C save your life?
A new study published in the April 2004 Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that diets rich in Vitamin C reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. The study, conducted by University of California researchers, found that Vitamin C lowers levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's and most other degenerative diseases.
Are at Risk?
Your risk for disease is higher if you have inflammation in your body, which is marked by high levels of C-reactive protein in the bloodstream. The more C-reactive protein your doctor finds in your bloodstream, the higher your risk. To reduce your risk, make sure you get enough Vitamin C.
How to get your C's
. Fruits: oranges and citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwis
. Vegetables: broccoli, green pepper, brussel sprouts
. Targeted Nutrition: including TriVita’s Revolutionary Non-Acidic Vitamin C Crystals™ or tablets, which give you quality Vitamin C without gas, bloating and upset stomach.
Get all the disease-fighting Vitamin C you need without the gas, bloating, or stomach upset with Dr. Libby’s revolutionary Non-Acidic Vitamin C Crystals and Time-Release Tablets.
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Could Vitamin C save your life?
Water at a glance
It is a simple scientific fact that your body needs water in order to function. Unfortunately, it is also a fact that there are very few people getting their daily requirement in the U.S. and Canada.
Water at a glance
Why is it so tough to remember your water? It may be hard to remember every day with lives being as hectic as they are these days. Your minimum requirement is eight 8-ounce glasses of water every single day. To calculate your personal optimal water intake, divide your weight by 2. The result is the number of ounces per day you should be drinking. You may presently get half that, or just one or two glasses...or maybe you’re not drinking water at all, but are ready to start a water-drinking “regimen” of sorts.
Use Individual Bottles. Buy or re-use single bottles of water and keep them chilled in your refrigerator.
Color code bottles of water with seven different colors, one for each day of the week. Use up a given color every day.
Fill a pocket with 8 beads or pennies; switch one to the opposite pocket when you’ve finished one full glass of water.
To save space in your refrigerator, use just one 8 to 12 ounce bottle of water and keep refilling it. Put 8 rubber bands around the bottle, and take one off each time you empty it.
Ask friends and family what they do to remind themselves to drink water. It’s one of TriVita’s 10 Essentials to Feeling Your Best, and essential to your health.
For an added kick once or twice a day to your water, try TriVita’s Non-Acidic Vitamin C Crystals mixed with water, or our Non-Acidic Vitamin C Tablets to promote a healthy immune system. Vitamin C can also help protect your heart, fight infections, and heal wounds more quickly.
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Introducing Leanology ─ a whole new weight loss breakthrough
Don't put yourself into the 'danger zone' - being overweight or losing weight the wrong way increases your risk for many diseases or premature death
Are you ready for a completely new approach to weight loss, based on scientific principles that work? TriVita is thrilled to introduce you to Leanology, our comprehensive, new weight loss program that's been proven to help reduce weight from fat in a major clinical study.
Leanology is the science of natural, effective, and sustained weight loss. Unlike caffeine-packed products or weight loss programs that are too restrictive or difficult to follow, Leanology offers a realistic plan for weight loss.
Through nutrients and nurturing – Leanology can help you lose weight and keep it off!
You'll also have more energy when you maintain a healthy weight.
Our program is nutritionally balanced so you'll receive the vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients that'll help you thrive as you embark on your weight loss journey. Your journey begins with…
The Leanology Starter Kit
The perfect way to get started and experience significant weight loss results. The Leanology Starter Kit includes:
Leanology Weight Loss Capsules
Capsules contain a proprietary blend of nutrients called Converta™ ─ found only in Leanology.
Converta promotes lean body mass by converting stored fat into energy.
Other nutrients target these four areas: energy and metabolism, cortisol and anti-stress, appetite control, and blood sugar balance.
Capsules provide nutrients – not stimulants – to help you achieve your goals.
Leanology Nutritional Shakes
Delicious nutritional shakes provide you with a quick, convenient, and healthier meal substitute.
The nutritional shakes provide you with protein, healthy carbs, healthy fats, soy, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The balanced nutrition in Leanology shakes helps satisfy your hunger for hours.
The nutritional shakes assist in portion control and calorie management while promoting efficient metabolism.
We're with you every step of the way on your weight loss journey
Our Leanology Coach™ Success Guide takes you step-by-step through your weight loss program. The book provides education and motivation - everything you need to help you find your purpose for living a healthier life. It also guides you through the simple steps you can take to effectively lose weight and keep it off.
This guide provides easy to use tools to help you set goals and track your progress. Calculators and guides include:
Leanology Commitment to Health Contract
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
Ideal Body Weight Calculator
Target Weight Loss Date Calculator
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calculator
Leanology Daily Diary
Leanology Progress Tracker
Leanology Coach™ Audiobook– Dr. Brazos Minshew, TriVita's Chief Science Officer, counsels you through your personal weight loss program and provides education and motivation to help you achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle. The audiobook includes education on:
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Activity & Exercise
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