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• One easy way to walk more One easy way to walk more

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    Want an easy way to walk more? Try a pedometer. A new study shows that people who use pedometers walk much farther than people who don't.
    
    A pedometer clips onto your belt and tracks how many steps you take each day. At the end of the day, you simply look at the digital display and see how many steps you have taken.
    
    The study, published in this month's Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, found that overweight, inactive women did better when they were given a pedometer and told to take 10,000 steps, compared to women who were given a sealed pedometer and told to walk for thirty minutes.
    
    When women could count their steps using the pedometer, they not only met the goal, they walked an average of 2,000 steps extra on days they went on walks. And on other days, they still walked more than they usually did. Women who couldn't see their pedometer's display did go on the 30 minute walk sometimes, but when they didn't, they weren't as active as the other women.
    
    Write it down – jot down the number of steps you've taken during the day and you'll have a record of how far you really are walking every day. Even on un-energetic days, you'll see your past successes down on paper.

    Notice those steps – you may be surprised to see how many steps you take running an errand, strolling through a store, or even walking to the mailbox. Notice how many steps you take doing everyday things and you'll stay motivated.
    
    Get the easy to read pedometer – TriVita's pedometer counts steps, calories burned and tracks your miles. To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

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• Break the excercise barrier Break the excercise barrier

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    If you can’t seem to get off the couch and start exercising, ask yourself if one of these exercise barriers is holding you back.
    
    All or nothing – if you’re an “all or nothing” thinker, you may put off exercising until you have plenty of time, no distractions, or can afford the perfect running shoes. Remember, you don’t have to endure an uninterrupted hour of exercise to benefit. Take the stairs, park farther away, or even squeeze in a mini-workout before dinner. Short workouts do add up to greater health and well being, sooner than you may realize. Try wearing a pedometer and see how quickly everyday steps can add up.

    In a bad habit – exercise is a habit like any other. If you’re in the habit of spending your free time on the couch, it will be difficult to change your routine. Luckily, habits can be broken and once you learn a new way to do things, you’ll likely find your new habit easy to stick with. All it takes is going on an evening walk, enjoying a dance class, or getting involved in a sports team you enjoy. Before you know it, your bad habits can be changed to a lifestyle that leads you right to your goals.
    
    The wrong fuel – though it takes time to build up your exercise endurance, if you’re not sticking to your routine or seeing results, you may be eating the wrong foods and starving your body of good exercise nutrition. Make a point to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Taking a daily multivitamin and energy supplement may also help increase your energy while you exercise. Remember, a diet of fast food, chips, donuts, soda pop and cookies will not help your body stay healthy and energized during exercise, compared to a healthier diet.
    
    Unhelpful people – if the people closest to you don’t share your exercise and health goals, it can be hard to change your routine, especially if you spend a lot of time with people who enjoy foods and activities that make staying healthy difficult. If you’ve tried to explain the importance of health and wellness and it doesn’t help, focus on finding exercise buddies and people to help support your goals.
    
    Track each step you take towards your health goals with TriVita’s easy-to-use Healthy Living Pedometer – it is the highest quality pedometer available, and it counts calories, steps and distance, so you can just enjoy your workout! To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

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• Break the excercise barrier Break the excercise barrier

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    Track each step you take towards your health goals with TriVita’s easy-to-use Healthy Living Pedometer – it is the highest quality pedometer available, and it counts calories, steps and distance, so you can just enjoy your workout! To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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• Walk for fun Walk for fun

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    Did you know that the simple act of walking benefits your body in incredible ways?  This low-impact activity reduces your risk of the number one cause of death in the United States – heart disease.  It also helps prevent: high blood pressure, stroke, cancer and diabetes.

    - Reduce the risk of nerve damage in diabetics – only 6.5% of walkers had nerve damage, compared with 30% of non-walkers.
    - Prevent hip fractures in postmenopausal women – just 30 minutes a day reduces risk by 40%.
    - Reduce the risk of stroke in women – experts suspect this is due to maintaining healthy weight, keeping blood pressure at a healthy level, and increasing “good” HDL cholesterol.
    
    To get started, take a stroll through a local park, nature trail, or just step outside and meander through your neighborhood. If the weather is too chilly, try walking around your local mall – many malls offer walking programs which meet before the mall opens – you can meet new friends, exercise and window-shop all at the same time!
    
    Tip: If walking for 30 minutes, 5 days a week sounds challenging, start by walking for one minute a day. Each day, add one minute to your walk – in only 30 days you’ll be walking for 30 minutes! And don’t forget, those little steps you take every day add up – walking to the mailbox, cleaning the house, even walking around the grocery store – use a pedometer to see how quickly little steps add up to big results.
    
    Count every step towards your health goals with TriVita’s easy-to-read pedometer.
    To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

    French Montreville
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    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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• Take a step towards health Take a step towards health

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    Did you know that the simple act of walking benefits your body in incredible ways? This low-impact activity reduces your risk of heart disease. It also helps prevent: high blood pressure, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
    
    Reduce the risk of nerve damage in diabetics – only 6.5% of walkers had nerve damage, compared with 30% of non-walkers.

    Prevent hip fractures in post-menopausal women – just 30 minutes a day reduces risk by 40%.
    Reduce the risk of stroke in women – experts suspect this is due to maintaining healthy weight, keeping blood pressure at a healthy level, and increasing “good” HDL cholesterol.
    
    To get started, take a stroll through a local park, nature trail, or just step outside and meander through your neighborhood. If the weather is too chilly, try walking around your local mall – many malls offer walking programs which meet before the mall opens – you can meet new friends, exercise and window-shop all at the same time!
    
    Tip: If walking for 30 minutes, 5 days a week sounds challenging, start by walking for one minute a day. Each day, add one minute to your walk – in only 30 days you’ll be walking for 30 minutes! And don’t forget, those little steps you take every day add up – walking to the mailbox, cleaning the house, even walking around the grocery store – use a pedometer to see how quickly little steps add up to big results.
    
    Count every step towards your health goals with TriVita’s easy-to-read pedometer.
    To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

    This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
    This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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• 5 health Tips for men 5 health Tips for men

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    For most men, prostate cancer is a big concern – close to one in six men will get prostate cancer during their lifetime. Close to 80% of men over 80 already have prostate cancer. But there are things men can do to help lower their risk.
    
    Exercise – even getting a few extra minutes of exercise can help reduce risk of diseases. Try walking, lifting weights at a gym, or playing a sport.

    Eat right – eating plenty of antioxidant-packed fruits and vegetables may help stop cell-damaging free radicals. Try adding a few fresh snacks to your daily diet.
    
    Learn – ask relatives about your own family history of cancer, and stay aware of health information that may affect you. Go to your local library and learn all you can about conditions that concern you.
    
    Check-up – men 50 and over should have a prostate exam and blood test once a year. For men with a family history, start getting exams at age 40. Keep your doctor informed of any changes or concerns, such as urinary problems.

    Fill gaps – nutritional gaps leave you vulnerable. Supplement your diet with helpful vitamins and herbs such as: magnesium, zinc, selenium, lycopene, saw palmetto and stinging nettle root.
    
    Get the right vitamins, herbs, and amino acids to help support your prostate, with TriVita’s Prostate Health Formula. To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

    French Montreville
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• Could B-12 curb the Bipolar ep Could B-12 curb the Bipolar epidemic

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    Could B-12 curb the Bipolar “epidemic?”

    Key studies indicate that this essential vitamin can help treat a growing disorder by Dr. Scott Conard, M.D.
    
    For years, my colleagues in medical research have been looking into the links between vitamins, minerals and mental disorders. Is there a link between conditions like bipolar disorder and Alzheimer’s disease, and could they be better controlled if everyone enjoyed enough of the essential nutrients necessary for productive, healthy lives?
    
    While this research is still underway, we do know that the number of people, young and old, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder (it used to be called manic-depression) continues to climb. Mental health experts estimate that some 5.7 million adults are affected by the highs and lows of this very serious problem. The trend is especially disturbing when you look at what’s happening with children under 18. A research paper published in a psychiatric journal recently reported this shocking statistic:
    
    The number of youths diagnosed with bipolar disorder is 40 times higher than it was 10 years ago. So it isn’t surprising that some are calling this mood disorder an epidemic. You might have even seen a Newsweek cover story on this topic in a recent issue.
    
    Dramatic evidence that a vitamin powerhouse can help boost mental w...
    
    Bipolar disorder is classified as a medical illness, and those who suffer from it experience extreme swings in mood, energy and ability to function.
    
    While strong prescription drugs are often prescribed to treat this problem, there can be dangerous side effects. And, not everyone can or should take these pharmaceutical medications. That’s why, if you or someone in your life struggles with mood issues, it is vital to work on ways to control stress, remain very active, and get a balanced diet, including appropriate supplements, in particular B-12.
    
    Studies have shown that those who have a B-12 deficiency can experience symptoms caused by decreased mental and nerve functioning. These symptoms can include mental confusion and forgetfulness, mood swings and even psychotic behavior like seeing and/or hearing things. A B-12 deficiency can also lead to shaky movements and walking unsteadily (ataxia), loss of bladder control, vision problems and muscle weakness. Because of these associations, one of the first things I do when people complain of these problems is make sure they are getting enough of the essential vitamins like B-12.
    
    Who’s at risk, what you can do If you’re an older adult, a strict vegetarian, or have thyroid, liver or kidney problems, you’re at risk for B-12 deficiency. As we age, our bodies may become less able to absorb some vitamins efficiently, especially in the case of Vitamin B-12. Without enough B-12, other vitamins like folate and B-6 cannot function normally within the body.
    
    As a doctor, I know the importance of maintaining appropriate levels of these essential vitamins, especially Vitamin B-12. That’s why I encourage you to join the millions of people every day who take TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™
    
    The original, patented formula behind Sublingual B-12 gives you an excellent, of the daily recommended intake of B-12, B-6 and Folic Acid. Unlike injections, or pills that you swallow, Sublingual B-12 dissolves under the tongue. That’s the painless, easy way to make sure it gets into your bloodstream to give you maximum absorption and maximum benefit.
    
    A note of caution: There are lesser-quality B-12 brands on the market that may promise more mental clarity, mood balance and energy, but they may not deliver. When you choose TriVita Sublingual B-12, you get Dr. Libby’s original, patented formula, manufactured to pharmaceutical standards.
    
    It’s encouraging to work in a medical community that continues to discover the important links between vitamins and mental health. As you continue your own Sublingual B-12 daily regimen (and recommend it to others),

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• 30 little minutes 30 little minutes

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    30 little minutes

    Where can you find those thirty little minutes each day? Ask yourself: Do I need to watch this re-run one more time? Is there something else I can do for myself during this one show?
    
    Thirty Minutes
    Thirty minutes might not seem like very long, but you may be surprised what you can accomplish for your health in just that one half hour every day:
    
    Enjoy Activity
    Brisk walking for thirty minutes a day is a bare minimum of exercise to keep your body in good working order. Just that much may be enough to prevent additional weight gain.
    
    Eat Nutritiously
    Everyone enjoys a good meal. Take these extra thirty minutes to take the time to make yourself a fruit or vegetable salad, or cook some of your favorite veggies for lunch or dinner.
    
    Develop a relationship with God
    Whether it is your Bible or an inspirational book, reading is good for relaxing and learning at the same time. Taking time to relax and be inspired by a book can lower your stress, thus lowering risks to your heart health.
    
    Challenge Yourself
    Challenge yourself to spend 30 minutes a day devoted to any one of the 10 Essentials of Feeling Good, and see what a difference it can make in your life.
    
    For the energy to get up and go, and to help lower levels of damaging Homocysteine in your bloodstream, take one of TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™ tablets every day. Sublingual B-12 helps keep your arteries clear of plaque, can improve your memory, and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more, click here

    French Montreville
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• Try Walking Plus Try Walking Plus

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    Try Walking Plus
    
    You should be engaged in regular cardiovascular exercise as directed by your physician. Virtually everyone should be, at the very least, walking briskly for 30 minutes each day.
    
    But maybe you’ve been walking your 30 minutes; maybe you’ve been feeling the benefits of regular exercise; and maybe you’re starting to get a little bored! Exercise tedium can strike anyone. Rather than give up the exercise, though, find new ways to invigorate your old walking regimen with Walking Plus...
    
    Listening to music. Many people listen to their favorite energetic - or even relaxing - music as they walk around the block or work on the treadmill.
    
    Listening to an audio book. If you’re burnt out on the same old music tapes and CD’s, try an audio book by your favorite author. They’re freely available at most libraries.
    
    Bringing a friend. If you’ve been walking alone, finding a walking partner will go a long way toward energizing your workout. You can encourage and support each other, and develop a deeper relationship, too.
    
    Volunteering. If you don’t have a dog of your own, offer to walk a neighbor’s dogs or help walk dogs at an animal shelter. You’ll get a great workout for sure, with the added benefit of helping out!
    
    For an increase in daily stamina and help getting the rest you need at night, try TriVita’s VitaDaily AM/PM™ supplement. This nutritional punch contains the vitamins, macro minerals and trace minerals you need for the day’s work and the evening’s rest. 
    
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• Try Walking Plus Try Walking Plus

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    Try Walking Plus
    
    For an increase in daily stamina and help getting the rest you need at night, try TriVita’s VitaDaily AM/PM™ supplement. This nutritional punch contains the vitamins, macro minerals and trace minerals you need for the day’s work and the evening’s rest. 
    
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• Exercise and Alzheimers Exercise and Alzheimers

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    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.
    
    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

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• Avoid the Sneeze Avoid the Sneeze

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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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• Preventive measures can reduce Preventive measures can reduce your risk for osteoporosis

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    Combine a healthy diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements to stay active for a lifetime
    
    There are some really wonderful things about getting older – for instance, most of us grow happier as we grow older. We’ve learned what’s important and what isn’t, so it’s easier to relax and let things go. The little things in life are appreciated and we’re not constantly striving to accomplish more.
    
    Surveys show that we experience increasing self-satisfaction in our 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s – as long as we remain healthy. Managing health as we age takes focus, determination, and the right information; but, it’s worth it.
    
    It’s important to manage the health of your bones
    
    If you turn on the television or open a popular magazine, then you’ll probably see one of the many pharmaceutical remedies for osteoporosis – the most common illness affecting bone. The reason why the ads are so prolific is because osteoporosis is such a common condition.
    
    characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures.
    
    One in two women and one in four men over age 50 will have an osteoporosisrelated fracture in his or her lifetime. And even more frightening – the Osteoporosis Foundation reports that if you are over 50 and have a hip fracture, your chance of dying within the next year is 24%.
    
    Although these statistics are indeed discouraging, there are protective measures we can take to maintain bone health. It’s amazing the bone-strengthening benefits you’ll get from a little weight-bearing exercise, a healthy diet, and good supplementation.
    
    What is weight-bearing exercise and how can it help my bones?
    
    Exercise must be weight-bearing, or strengthtraining, to benefit bone. Weight-bearing exercises include tennis, weight-lifting, aerobic classes, dancing, walking, and running. According to doctors, you should aim for doing aerobics at least three times weekly, and it should be continued for 20 – 30 minutes each time. If you exercise for 20 minutes, start out slow and work your way up. Consult your health care provider before beginning an exercise routine.
    
    You strengthen only the bones used directly in the exercise. These exercises seem to stimulate bone formation and build up muscles around the bone. The muscles will pull at the bone, which helps to keep them strong.
    
    Physical activity not only improves strength – but it helps balance and coordination, which reduces your risk of falling.
    
    Participate in a variety of weight-bearing exercises that work both the upper and lower body. If you belong to a gym, exercise machines, such as an elliptical trainer, will exercise your arms, legs, and hips. To maintain bone-building benefits, exercise regularly.
    
    What is a well-balanced diet and how does it help my bones?
    
    How many times have we heard a health care practitioner say to eat a well-balanced diet? Plenty – but what exactly does it mean? When you consider your bones, it means you should eat lots of calcium-rich foods.
    
    According to the University of California, Berkeley Center for Weight and Health, if you are 51 or older, you need approximately 1,200 mg of calcium daily for healthy bones. If you’re 40 – 50 years old, 1,000 mg of calcium is sufficient. (For a complete chart of recommended calcium requirements, go to trivita.com.)
    
    The foods richest in calcium are the dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and calcium-fortified soymilk and orange juice. Sardines and salmon with bones also offer a high level of calcium. For a chart of foods and their calcium content, go to trivita.com
    
    In order to get 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day, you need to have a calcium-rich food at every meal. For instance, you’d have to eat approximately 350 – 400 mg of calcium at three meals. A cup of milk and a serving of calcium-fortified cereal for breakfast – lunch could include 3-ounces of sardines with bones. Yogurt would be a high-calcium snack, or try calcium-fortified orange juice and two-ounces of almonds. As you can see, you’d have to plan very carefully to get all of your recommended calcium from food alone. (To view a sample menu of high calcium foods, go to trivita.com.)
    
    There are other nutrients that are essential to bone health, such as magnesium and Vitamin D. Both have been shown to aid in the absorbability of calcium. Magnesium is abundant in whole grains, while Vitamin D can be obtained through foods fortified with this essential vitamin.
    
    One last dietary note: avoid carbonated sodas – they are harmful to your bones. According to noted natural health experts, Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., authors of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, carbonated sodas raise phosphorous in the bloodstream. High phosphorous levels pull calcium from bones, which weakens them.
    
    What role does supplementation play in keeping my bones strong?
    
    It’s very difficult to get all of your calcium through diet alone. Also, as we age our digestive systems are less efficient at absorbing nutrients from food, so supplementation is necessary in most cases to reach the 1,000 – 1,200 milligram daily requirement for calcium.
    
    Because your health and happiness are at stake, it’s important for you to choose a quality supplement. TriVita guarantees that our supplements meet the highest standards of quality. Our doctors precisely formulate our products, we test them for purity and results, and we adhere to the safest manufacturing processes.
    
    TriVita’s formulas are physician-designed in the exact proportions so you get the best result. We test many of our formulas to ensure that they do precisely what they’re supposed to do. In addition, we use the latest safe manufacturing processes to ensure that our supplements are top grade.
    
    Are you rebuilding or maintaining skeletal mass?
    
    Bone remodeling is a process that happens when we reach adulthood. Our bones help give our bodies structure, but they are also repositories for minerals that the body uses in other processes. After age 20, calcium and phosphorous are taken from the bone (breaking down), and used in other parts of the body. Food provides the nutrients necessary to replenish and rebuild the bone (rebuilding.) After age 30, the rebuilding process falls behind the breaking down process. This is about the same time many of our bodies start to become less efficient at absorbing nutrients from foods. If we don’t supplement with bone-nourishing nutrients, our bones can grow weaker.
    
    TriVita offers two supplements to naturally support the health of your bones – TriVita™ Bone Builder (rebuild) and VitaCal-Mag D (maintain.) Both are physician-formulated in precise proportions to optimize bone health.
    
    TriVita™ Bone Builder is proven to rebuild bone in university- controlled studies. Using the latest data about nutrients, we formulated our bone rebuilding product to help improve bone density with consistent use. Arizona State University managed a study featuring 114 females and showed that after six months, the subjects who took TriVita Bone Builder consistently had 6% more bone mass than the subjects who did not.
    
    The key ingredient is Bone Growth Factor™, which can only be found in TriVita Bone Builder. It’s an exact blend of nutrients that facilitate the natural rebuilding of bone by activating the cells that are responsible for rebuilding bone.
    
    VitaCal-Mag D is an important supplement that helps to maintain healthy bone mass. Chock-full of 17 bone-nourishing nutrients in balanced proportions, our calcium-mineral blend is a perfect supplement for individuals who are at low-risk for osteoporosis – younger with no significant family history of osteoporosis, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly.
    
    Bones should last your lifetime
    
    Stay active, independent, and healthy for as long as you are able. A healthy diet, exercise, and supplement routine is a great way to ensure you’re off to a good start. You can work with a trusted health care practitioner to put a plan into place that will keep you as healthy as possible into your latest years.
    
    If you enjoyed this article, go to trivita.com to learn more about rebuilding and maintaining healthy bones

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• Trivita Leanology Trivita Leanology

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    "I've lost 161 pounds and 26 inches from my waist in just 11 months!" Terry Newsome
    
    As I'm approaching the one year mark on Leanology, I look back and am amazed at how much my life has changed in that short space of time.
    
    I used to be ashamed of being seen with my family because of my size. Now - I love doing activities with my family. This year, when the kids picked out a pumpkin from a pumpkin patch, I helped them instead of watching from the car! My weight loss is helping me improve my relationship with my family.
    
    I didn't play golf for more that 10 years because it was hard to see the ball at my feet. It also hurt my joints to stand for too long. This fall I played a full round - 18 holes! That's more than five hours of walking, swinging golf clubs and having fun with friends. It was so amazing to feel myself swing the golf club easily. I was able to follow through fluidly and I felt flexible and limber. I haven't felt that way for a long, long time.
    
    I stopped fishing from a boat when I became too large. For the first time in more than 10 years I was finally able to do one of my favorite activities. I actually went Flounder fishing at night! Thanks to Leanology, I can now take my son fishing as well for hours at a time! He absolutely LOVES to go fishing at the small pond near our home. This was one of my very favorite things to do with my dad when I was growing up. It means so much to me that I can now share this treasured experience with my own boy.
    
    I used to play catch with my son from a lawn chair. I recently went to the baseball diamond with my son to practice some drills. It was so much fun for me to be on the field again, and my son's baseball skills have improved dramatically because I have more energy and can do so much more.
    
    I used to buy clothes from Plus-size catalogs and Big Man shops. I'm buying my clothes from regular department stores now! It is so wonderful to walk into a mall and know that I can probably buy my clothes from nearly every store - I love it and thank God every day for every little thing that I can experience again!
    
    I still look forward to Thanksgiving - but now it's because I'm with family and friends rather than for the mountain of food. My whole attitude has turned around and I'm able to put my family, God and my health before food. I'm not exaggerating when I say that my life has completely been transformed since I lost weight with the Leanology Smart Weight Loss System.

    Everything has improved and every day I find something new that I can be excited about. It's because I'm out in the world - not shut away like I was when I was very obese.
    
    Even though I've had great success with Leanology, I want to talk with you about when I hit my plateau. A few months ago I suddenly wasn't losing weight as fast. I hadn't changed anything - I was still eating healthy meals and snacks, taking two Leanology capsules twice a day, drinking two Leanology shakes and exercising.
    
    Everyone I talked with - including Dr. Minshew at TriVita - told me that it was a normal occurrence. My weight loss was probably slowing down because I weighed less and my metabolism was slower.
    
    Instead of being down about it, I decided to try to find a way to break through the plateau. I started doing strength training again, in addition to cardiovascular exercise. I also added more lean protein to my meals, having an extra chicken breast or four-ounce piece of fish for lunch or dinner. Well, that did it... I lost 15 pounds the next month.
    
    If you're experiencing your own plateau, it could be for a lot of reasons. I encourage you to continue with the Leanology Smart Weight Loss System, eat nutritiously and exercise - your body has to be healthy in order to lose weight. And, if you're concerned about your health for any reason, make sure you talk with your health care provider.
    
    Reach for a delicious Leanology shake before you overindulge
    
    Maintain your weight loss goals through the holidays It's the time of the year when your healthy diet is sabotaged by holiday parties, family get-togethers and church socials - all featuring a tempting cascade of fattening goodies. This year, you don't have to feel guilty about overindulging - TriVita's Leanology provides you with the tools to help you control portions or resist temptation altogether.
    
    Leanology nutritional Shakes help you feel full for hours Drink a delicious Leanology Shake for lunch, dinner, or an hour before a holiday gathering to help take the edge off your hunger and limit trips to the buffet table.
    
    The balanced nutrition in Leanology Shakes includes:
    

    • Whole Food Complex - supplying important phytonutrients for overall health
    • Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids - good fats boost metabolism, helping you burn more calories and enjoy more energy
    • Fiber - helps improve digestion and metabolism, balances blood sugar levels and minimizes cravings.

    Leanology Weight Loss capsules with converta^TM help suppress appetite
    
    For added appetite control, take two Leanology capsules with meals. They are the only capsules with Converta^TM, our proprietary blend of ingredients which actually converts stored fat
    into energy! Leanology Capsules target these four key areas of weight loss:

    • Energy and metabolism
    • Cortisol and anti-stress
    • Appetite control
    • Blood sugar balance

    Use Leanology to lose weight the smart and healthy way It's great for your regular daily weight loss plan... and it also helps keep you on track before special occasion meals.
    
    Members are finding a variety of creative ways to make their shakes even more flavorful and nutritional! Blend frozen berries, cubed pineapple or a banana into a Creamy Vanilla flavored shake. Or add a couple of tablespoons of concentrated orange juice to your usual vanilla shake recipe for a yummy creamsicle flavor.
    
    Start losing weight today with Leanology, The Smart Weight Loss System
    
    Leanology is the only system with Converta^TM, clinically proven to burn fat and build muscle. Our system provides essential nutrients designed to help you during each step of your weight loss journey.

    • Maintain high energy
    • Reduce cravings
    • Curb hunger
    • Easy to follow
    • Audiobook and Success Guide will help you set goals and track progress

    Leanology Starter Kit includes:

    • (2 bottles) Leanology Weight Loss Capsules
    • (2 bags) Leanology Nutritional Shakes
    • Leanology Coach Success Guide
    • Leanology Coach Audiobook
    • Leanology Shaker Cup.

    Leanology^TM Starter Kit Choose two from the following:
    Dutch Chocolate, Creamy Vanilla and Mixed Berry Member
    
    Redeem with 1500 VitaPoints
    For ingredient information, please visit trivita.com.
    
    Lose weight and get energized!
    Call toll-free at 1-617-487-4340 and get started today with Trivita's Leanology

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• Women – Protect your health wi Women – Protect your health with smart lifestyle choices

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    Women - Protect your health with smart lifestyle choices, by Dr. Brazos Minshew
    
    Nutrients and nurturing can help improve heart and bone health, and challenging mid-life conditions
    
    Aging is a great adventure - there's something new to look forward to in every decade. As we grow older, we know and accept ourselves more and that often translates into greater fun and freedom. Unfortunately, greater age also presents greater health challenges.
    
    If we don't take care of ourselves with nutrients and nurturing, we will be faced with more chronic conditions and age-related problems as we grow older. Arm yourself with as much information about health as you can. Partner with your health care provider and actively participate in plans to improve your health. If you're unclear about something, don't be afraid to ask questions - your health is at stake and without it you'll have very little.
    
    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a good reminder to women that they must be proactive with their self-health care. Get regular mammograms and perform monthly self-checks because early cancer detection is so important for successful treatment.
    
    There are other wellness issues that women face throughout their lives that can be helped through self-health care, including protecting against frail heart and bones, and reducing the difficult symptoms of menopause.
    
    Reduce your risk of frailty More of us are living into very old age and frailty is suddenly becoming an important issue. According to Dr. Tamara Harris of the National Institute of Aging (NIA), frailty involves exhaustion, weakness, weight loss, and loss of muscle mass and strength.
    
    If we descend into frailty, it may be nearly impossible for the body to recover. The human body is amazingly resilient, but bodies that are aged and already frail may be in too deep of a health deficit. The best way to plan for frailty is to prevent it as long as possible.
    
    The NIA has identified two factors that contribute to frailty - cardiovascular health and attitude. I also believe that maintaining bone health and helping to prevent age-related breaks is important because broken bones take a lot of the body's resources to heal, which puts nutrient stores at a deficit.
    
    Strengthen your heart
    Exercise is so important - not only does it help maintain heart health, but it also strengthens bones and maintains healthy muscle. By participating in cardiovascular exercise most days a week, you'll help to keep your heart strong.
    
    I also recommend strength-building exercises with resistance bands or weights. Although they don't increase heart rate as much as walking, swimming or bicycling, they have a beneficial effect on the heart and muscles, which is where energy-producing mitochondria live. Without healthy muscles - keep in mind the heart is a muscle - you wouldn't have mitochondria to create the energy you need.
    
    Heart-healthy diet
    Minimize unhealthy saturated, trans fats and empty calories in sugars and white flour. Throw in plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean protein, whole grains and healthy fats from nuts and fish and you've got a recipe for heart health!
    
    The American Heart Association also recommends supplementing with EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids, the kind you'll find in TriVita's OmegaPrime. Studies show that Omega-3 reduces their risk of heart disease. OmegaPrime also contains all four essential fatty acids which may help with decreasing artery-clogging inflammation.
    
    Strong bones = youthful vitality As mentioned earlier, bone health is critical if you want to remain vital into later years. In addition to exercising, add low-fat dairy products or calcium-fortified foods to your diet. Take TriVita's Bone Builder if you are over 50 and interested in maintaining bone health.
    
    In the last issue of the VitaJournal, Dr. Tammy Pon discussed the importance of supplementing with an absorbable form of calcium that has the proper balance of calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D and phosphorous.
    
    Bone Builder has been specially formulated to have a perfect balance of minerals to support bone growth. A 2005 clinical trial proves that Bone Builder improved bone density a net 6% in the hip-femoral area, which is a common site for fracture.
    
    Think young!
    Thinking young will help you stay young. Your attitude about aging plays a big part in the condition of your health.
    
    Menopause - it's important to manage small changes to avoid big problems Hormonal changes can play havoc on everyone's body. I've heard many women in their menopausal years describing feeling betrayed by the body they've been able to rely on for so many years.
    
    Because hormones are declining and other body systems aren't working as efficiently, an imbalance is created that can create unpleasant symptoms such as a sudden 10 pound weight gain, hot fl ashes or night sweats.
    
    Manage "the change" to minimize weight gain and irritating symptoms It's just as important to remove excess hormones as it is to make sure your body is making hormones. Annoying symptoms like hot fl ashes and c-like irritability can be a build up of waste, including an overabundance of hormones your body no longer needs and can't remove.
    
    Whenever you have a buildup that can't be removed, your body creates places to store the waste. Its favorite storage place is fat. If you don't have enough fat, and your body has filled up all the storage in joints and existing fat, your body will create new fat. This is one of the reasons why women gain weight as they approach menopause. Combine that with a slowing metabolism (about 5% every decade) and it's easy to understand why a 10-pound weight gain is normal.
    
    Even if it's the norm, we must be vigilant because becoming overweight increases risks for many illnesses, including diabetes, certain cardiovascular illnesses, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer.
    
    Nutrients that help reduce symptoms by keeping your body balanced Adrenal glands play a part in regulating body temperature - so it's important to keep them healthy to help minimize hot fl ashes and night sweats. Over time, adrenal glands take a beating. They govern the "fight or flight" response that's activated whenever we're faced with stressful or dangerous situations. Because most of us live in a stress-filled environment, our adrenals are always jumping into "fight or flight" mode and they can be exhausted by the time we reach mid-life.
    
    Our lifestyle habits also wear out adrenal glands. Caffeine stimulates adrenal glands and not resting or sleeping enough denies our adrenals the rejuvenation that's so important to maintain health.
    
    Panax ginseng may help promote adrenal gland health. As an adaptogen, Panax ginseng also helps the body maintain balance when it's faced with stress. In other words, the systems don't become activated due to our everyday problems, like heavy traffic and work deadlines.
    
    Chasteberry is used to relieve breast tenderness, irritability and irregular periods. It's believed that it helps to balance out excessive prolactin - a hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland - and in excess is believed to be responsible for the symptoms above.
    
    The pituitary gland also releases a particular hormone called oxytocin, often referred to as the love hormone. If your libido is low, Chasteberry may give it a gentle boost that will help you feel more relaxed and friendly. Dong Quai is a traditional Chinese herb that has been used for centuries to strengthen the blood. Since the 1800's it has also been used as a "female tonic" because it helps ease menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes.
    
    Balanced Woman provides the nutrients necessary to balance hormones naturally
    All of the ingredients described above are included in Balanced Woman. Our formula is clinically proven to help balance your body and minimize the disruptive symptoms of menopause. In a study by Arizona State University, women aged 43 - 68 experienced significant decrease in menopausal symptoms when they used Balanced Woman consistently. These symptoms include hot fl ashes, night sweats and breast tenderness.
    
    Fatigue and memory hiccups
    Did you forget where your keys were today? How about that dental appointment that you missed earlier in the week? Does it seem as if you're dragging halfway through the day, no matter how much sleep you got the night before? If these little annoyances are happening more and more, then you might be experiencing B-12 deficiency. B-12 is notoriously hard to absorb through food and it only gets worse as we grow older. Starting at age 35 your digestion begins to slow and then dramatically declines at age 50. After age 50, Vitamin B-12 deficiency is commonplace.
    
    The dangers of B-12 deficiency begin with
    fatigue, irritability and forgetfulness. If allowed to progress, B-12 deficiency can lead to very serious neurological problems such as Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid remains TriVita's best-selling product because it addresses this common and health-threatening deficiency. The sublingual delivery system delivers nutrients efficiently, so it begins working quickly. If you've noticed fatigue, forgetfulness or an inability to stay focused Sublingual B-12 may be your best solution.
    
    Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid remains TriVita's best-selling product because it addresses this common and health-threatening deficiency. The sublingual delivery system delivers nutrients efficiently, so it begins working quickly. If you've noticed fatigue, forgetfulness or an inability to stay focused Sublingual B-12 may be your best solution.
    
    Women's Cancer Risks at each Decade
    With each passing decade, the risk for certain types of cancers increase. Here is a partial list and the suggested steps you can take to help avoid falling ill to cancer. Become a co-manager of your health with your health care provider and ask questions or ask for screenings if you see unexplained changes in your body.
    
    20s
    Cervical Cancer - get an annual pap exam
    
    30s
    Cervical Cancer - annual pap exam Lymphoma - monthly breast and lymph self exam and annual doctor's exam
    
    40s
    Breast Cancer - monthly breast self exam, annual mammogram or as yourdoctor directs Lymphoma - monthly breast and lymph self exam and annual doctor's exam
    
    50s
    Breast Cancer - monthly breast self exam, annual mammogram or as your doctor directs Colon Cancer - exams as directed by your doctor Lung Cancer - don't smoke; report any weight loss, fatigue and bloody cough to doctor
    
    60s
    Breast Cancer - monthly breast self exam, annual mammogram or as your doctor directs Colon Cancer - exams as directed by your doctor Lung Cancer - don't smoke; report any weight loss, fatigue and bloody cough to doctor Ovarian Cancer - report abdominal swelling, pelvic pain or pressure to doctor Cancer of the Uterine Lining - stay at a healthy weight and report any abnormal vaginal bleeding to doctor
    
    70s
    Breast Cancer- monthly breast self exam, annual mammogram or as your doctor directs Colon Cancer - exams as directed by your doctor Leukemia - report fatigue and abdominal swelling to doctor, have an exam and blood test every year Lung Cancer - don't smoke; report any weight loss, fatigue and bloody cough to doctor Ovarian Cancer - report abdominal swelling, pelvic pain or pressure to doctor Cancer of the Uterine Lining - stay at a healthy weight and report any abnormal vaginal bleeding to doctor

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• A bonus day of healthy living A bonus day of healthy living

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    A bonus day of healthy living
    
    24 extra hours this Leap Year month, 24 easy ways to welcome wellness
    
    Not only is February Heart Month, but it's also a Leap Year month. That means a whole extra day added on to February's usual 28, and a whole extra day to be good to yourself and your health. (Leap Years happen every four years so that our calendar can match up with the Earth's motion around the sun).
    
    What will you do with your extra 24 hours? Here are some easy tips to try, one for each hour of the extra day, to help you feel and be healthier.
    
    Eating or Drinking
    1. Snack smarter. Don't reach for the same old chips, crackers or cookies. Instead, enjoy some raisins, an apple, carrot sticks or a cup of low-fat popcorn.
    
    2. Can the cans. Carbonated soft drinks - even the "diet" versions - are loaded with caffeine, chemicals and preservatives that damage teeth, bones and other body parts. Fruit juice is better, but watch the calories. You can't go wrong with good old fashioned water to stay hydrated and keep your energy levels up.
    
    3. Skip the salad dressing trap. Eating lots of salads? Great! Dousing them with high-fat dressings? Bad! Next time you cruise the salad bar, choose a tablespoon of olive oil instead.
    
    4. C lick off TV eating. Watching TV with food in hand leads to "unconscious eating" and weight gain. If you need to occupy your hands, try knitting or a game puzzle, or stand up and stretch.
    
    5. B an bottomless plates. When serving a meal, avoid having platters and bowls of food on the table: this encourages repeat helpings. Instead, fill plates and then bring them to the table.
    
    6. T ry TriVita's Leanology. In just moments, you can order your Leanology Starter Kit and be on your way to a healthier, slimmer you. Already have the Starter Kit? Stock up on exclusive Leanology Capsules and tasty nutritional shakes (for more, see pages 6-7).
    
    Exercise
    7. G et FREE workouts. Take the stairs instead of the escalator. Park far away from the store. Bag your own groceries. Think of these habits as free health club memberships: they're everywhere!
    
    8. Break your desk chains. Do you sit in front of a computer all day? Get up and walk around the office, stop in to talk with a co-worker instead of sending an email and walk briskly to the water fountain.
    
    9. Dance. Solo or with a partner (brooms count), try a little two-step, cha-cha or... remember The Hustle?
    
    10. Delight your dog. Take a walk with your best friend.
    
    11. B e phone fit. Stand up when talking on the phone. It's a weight-bearing posture that does a little something for bone health. (And if you're sitting when the phone rings, rising makes you move).
    
    12. Be a walking wonder. If you do nothing else, walk. Walking has the lowest drop-out rate of any physical activity. PLUS: for every hour of regular, heartbeat-raising exercise we do - like brisk walking we add two hours to our lives.
    
    Healthy Habits
    13. Snuff out smoking. Cutting down on (or cutting out) smoking? Instead of lighting up, light up someone's life with a note or phone call.
    
    14. P ay yourself for health. Start a "good health" money jar. Every time you resist the urge to overeat or smoke or skip your walk, put some coins in the jar. When the cash adds up, reward yourself with something fun.
    
    15. Take supplements daily. Get the essential nutrients and vitamins you need in quality TriVita supplements, and take them every day.
    
    16. A toast to you. If you drink alcohol, practice moderation and avoid high calorie distilled spirits. Better idea: club soda or water with lemon or lime.
    
    17. Protect your sleep. To snooze more soundly, ban the TV from the bedroom and avoid exercise and alcohol within a few hours of bedtime.
    
    18. Connect with others. Contact with people, especially in later life, improves health. So go to church, volunteer and keep in touch.
    
    Stress-busters
    19. Practice Trivita's 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness. Every single one, from breathing deeply to practicing acceptance, is proven to reduce stress and increase relaxation and happiness.
    
    20. Meditate. Think about all the ways in which you're blessed. Pray. Picture a calming scene.
    
    21. Tense up. Deliberately tense every muscle in your body all at once:
    wrinkle your forehead, clench your teeth and fists, tighten everything and hold it for 7-10 seconds. Then relax all these muscles and breathe deeply several times.
    
    22. Zone out. Focus on relaxing your muscles one area or zone at a time. Start at your feet and work toward your head, or vice versa.
    
    23. Listen to music.
    
    24. Get the health habit. All the elements of good health help reduce stress: eat right, sleep well, exercise, limit caffeine and alcohol intake and nourish your wellness with vitamins and nutrients from TriVita.

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• Cardio exercises for all-aroun Cardio exercises for all-around good health

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    Cardio exercises for all-around good health
    
    Fitness fundamentals
    Cardiovascular exercise is important to heart health and weight loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the health benefits of physical activity for older adults are certain. Moderate activity has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and stroke; reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety; and help with managing diseases like Diabetes and Hypertension.
    
    One of the most important steps in starting an exercise program is choosing realistic activities that you enjoy - or can at least tolerate. The exercises you think you should do based on what others tell you may not be the best fit. Sticking to activities you like makes it much easier to follow your regimen - especially during those "off days."
    
    Warming Up
    Another important step in starting an exercise program is to warm up and start off slowly. Working too hard too soon can cause injuries and even strain your heart or other vital organs. If you're out of shape, check with your health care provider to ensure you're healthy enough for physical activity. Then ease into exercising with low-impact activities like walking or biking. They don't require a gym membership or special equipment and can be done almost anywhere.
    
    Listen to what your body says and be careful not to overexert yourself.
    
    Warm up with 5-10 minutes of stretching and light exercises. This is the best way to gradually increase heart rate and avoid unnecessary injuries. Some examples of warm-up stretches/exercises are as follows:

    • Toe touches
    • Arm circles
    • Hip rotations
    • Side bends
    • Windmills
    • Dips
    • Jumping jacks.

    Starting to Exercise
    After you've warmed up, ease into your chosen exercise without setting a time limit. Listen to what your body says and be careful not to overexert yourself. At first, it may only be a few minutes of non-stop activity; for others it may be 10-20 minutes. It is best to start off exercising just two to three days per week, with one full day of rest in between. The American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association recommend that healthy adults under age 65 do moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, five days a week. As an alternate, they recommend vigorously intense cardio for 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week combined with eight to 10 strength-training exercises, twice a week (12 repetitions of each). Adults over 65 should create an exercise plan with their health care provider.
    
    Getting in the Routine
    Developing an effective exercise routine can take knowledge and experience. Focus on what you like and what delivers results - your routine will come together with time. Some suggestions for cardio exercises are power (speed) walking, swimming, cycling, jogging, low-impact aerobics and racquetball. Participating in at least three activities can prevent your routine from growing too monotonous. Here are a few additional tips to help you stay on track:

    • Increase your exercise time by a few minutes each week until you can go continuously for at least 30 minutes.
    • Don't think about distance, pace or speed. Focus on being consistent and building stamina over time.
    • End each session with a "cool down" period. This could involve stretching the muscle groups you've just worked.

    Please note that 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity may be necessary to lose weight or maintain weight loss. The 30-minute recommendation is for the average adult to maintain health and reduce the risk for chronic disease.

    Warm up with 5-10 minutes of stretching and light exercises.

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• Keep Moving Keep Moving

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    Try these exercises to help you get fit and feel younger
    
    The ads for gyms need to catch up with the times! It's time to replace the 20 and 30 year olds in tank tops and bicycle shorts with athletic men and women in their 50s and 60s.
    
    If we're to believe a recent survey - 70 and 80 year olds are now exercising in gyms! Babyboomers and adults who used to be considered sedentary are getting on treadmills and elliptical trainers in larger numbers. Why? Because exercise makes everyone look and feel younger while helping us stay healthier!
    
    If you'd like to join the new fitness revolution, but it's been awhile since you have exercised read through our exercise basics before you begin and consult with your health care provider. If you're a regular exerciser, look at expanding your exercise routine to improve your overall health!
    
    Cardiovascular exercises
    Experts recommend at least 20-minutes, three times a week. More is better, but walking for less than 20 minutes is better for your health than doing nothing.
    
    Walking - Try to do a little more every week to increase the time you spend walking for exercise.
    If you can only do five minutes a day, two times a day during the first week - that's fine. The following week add a minute to each work out and gradually work up to 20 minutes, three times daily.
    
    Swimming - Improves your flexibility and cardiovascular health at the same time!
    Bicycling - Bicycling is easy on the joints while boosting cardiovascular health. If you don't bicycle outdoors, you can get the same benefit on a stationary bike in a gym.
    
    Stretches
    Improve flexibility and help reduce injuries. Do these moves before doing cardiovascular and strength-training exercises. Quadriceps stretches - Lie on your side with legs straight. Bend your top leg at the knee and grasp your foot or ankle with your top hand. Pull back slightly until you feel a stretch in your upper thigh. Hold for 5 seconds, release. Do 5 - 6 times, each side.
    
    Chair stretches - Sit in a straight-back chair with feet flat on the floor. Slowly bend at your waist and touch the floor with your fingers, if you're able. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly sit up. Do 5 - 6 times.
    
    Side torso stretches - Stand straight, feet shoulder length apart. Raise right arm above head and stretch up - and slightly to the left. Hold for 5 seconds, then slowly straighten and lower arm. Do 5 - 6 times, each side.
    
    Quadriceps stretches - Lie on your
    side with legs straight. Bend your top leg at the knee and grasp your foot or ankle with your top hand. Pull back slightly until you feel a stretch in your upper thigh. Hold for 5 seconds, release. Do 5 - 6 times, each side.
    
    Strength training
    Don't let strength training intimidate you - resistance bands will help you to maintain and build healthy muscles and bones. Here are two examples to help you get started.
    
    Read the packages to see if the resistance bands provide light, medium or heavy resistance. If you have not been regularly strength training, begin with light bands.
    
    Lateral Rows - stand on the band, feet are hip width apart and knees are slightly bent. Grip ends with palms facing each other and arms hanging at sides. Raise band to side of body, try to get to shoulder height, then return to start position.
    
    Biceps Curls - stand on band, feet are hip width apart and knees are slightly bent. Grip ends with palms facing forward and hands in front of thighs. Raise band, keeping elbows against body until arm looks like a "V". Return bands to starting position.
    
    Core strengthening
    The core muscles are the muscles that make up the torso and they support the shoulders, back and pelvis. Since all movement is generated from the core, it's important to keep it strong to help stabilize muscles and protect against injury. Try these core strengthening moves:
    
    Ab crunch - Lie on your back and place your feet against a wall so your knees and hips are bent about 90-degrees. Tighten your abdominal muscles and lift your head and shoulders off the floor. Hold for 5 seconds, lower and repeat.
    
    Superman - Lie on your stomach with legs straight and arms overhead. Lift head, right arm and left leg off ground and stretch arm and leg in opposite directions. Hold stretch for 5 seconds and slowly lower head, arm and leg to ground. Do 5 - 6 times, each side.
    
    The face of American fitness may be aging, but our bodies aren't! We're hitting walking and biking trails, jogging and lifting weights to feel better today, healthier tomorrow. Join the fitness revolution - keep moving and you'll feel and act younger!
    
    Improve your athletic performance with optimum focus and flexibility
    Two keys to outstanding performance are having good flexibility along with the ability to focus. That's where TriVita's Optima products come in. Take Optima4 to help improve focus and stamina. OptimaFlex helps your joints stay limber, so your movements are fluid and confidence high.

    French Montreville
    fmontreville@yahoo.com
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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