Vitamin B-12

According to many sources, doctor prescribed medications cause adverse affects to the human body. 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).

From the UMM web site, here's a quote 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 taking multiple medications, find out what effect these man-made drugs are having on your body. There may be alternatives to these 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

Weigth Loss - Walking

Walking To lose Weight

Three universal goals most of us share are: to live longer, to live free of illness and to control our weight. Interesting enough, normal walking lets us achieve all three.

In fact, walking may be man's best medicine for slowing the aging process. First, it works almost every muscle in the body, improving circulation to the joints and massaging the blood vessels (keeping them more elastic). Walking also helps us maintain both our muscle mass and metabolism as we age. It also keeps us young in spirit. For anyone out of shape or unathletically inclined, walking is the no-stress, no-sweat answer to lifelong conditioning.

All it takes is a little time, common sense and a few guidelines. Unfortunately, there's a lot of misinformation floating around regarding fitness walking, weight-loss and dieting.

Walking is one of the best exercise for strengthening bones, controlling weight, toning the leg muscles, maintaining good posture and improving positive self-concept.

People who diet without exercising often get fatter with time. Although your weight may initially drop while dieting, such weight loss consists mostly of water and muscle. When the weight returns, it comes back as fat. To avoid getting fatter over time, increase your metabolism by exercising daily.

To lose weight, it's more important to walk for time than speed. Walking at a moderate pace yields longer workouts with less soreness - - leading to more miles and more calories spent on a regular basis.

High-intensity walks on alternate days help condition one's system. But in a waking, weight-loss program, it's better to be active every day. This doesn't require walking an hour every day. The key is leading an active life-style 365 days a year.

When it comes to good health and weight loss, exercise and diet are interrelated. Exercising without maintaining a balanced diet is no more beneficial than dieting while remaining inactive.

The national research council recommends eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Fruits and vegetables are the ideal diet foods for several reasons. They're relatively low in fat and calories, yet are often high in fiber and rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

Remember that rapid weight-loss consists mostly of water and muscle - - the wrong kind of weight to lose. To avoid this, set more reasonable goals, such as one pound per week.

Carbohydrates are high-octane fuel. They provide energy for movement and help raise internal body metabolism. They're also satisfying. The key is not adding high-fat toppings to your carbohydrates.

It's everyday habits which define our weight and body composition. A three-minute walk after each meal is worth four pounds less body fat annually. Two flights of stairs a day burns off half a pound of body fat in a year. On the other hand, one candy bar eaten daily will cost you 20 pounds annually.

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Nutritional Vitamins

"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

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.

 

Chronic Pain and Fatigue

Chronic Pain and Fatigue

One of the most difficult problems with chronic pain is the effect that it has on energy levels. Chronic pain is pain that lasts at least 6 weeks but some would say that chronic pain has to be there for 3 months to use the phrase "chronic pain".

If you can imagine the emotional toll on a person who is feeling pain in a chronic way all of the time, you begin to understand how fatigue accompanies chronic pain.

If you can remember a day when "everything went wrong", somebody is bugging you and keeping you from doing what you want to do -- all day long. This is kind of like what chronic pain does to your ability to have energy. You just plain feel tired all of the time. Chronic pain causes emotional fatigue. Chronic pain also causes physical fatigue.

Fortunately there are many nutrients that help people have more energy when they are dealing with a chronic disease. Chronic pain is no different. There are many nutrients that can make the person with chronic pain feel better.

One of the most powerful are nutrients that are called betalains.

These powerful antioxidants are also called adaptogens. And they help people with chronic pain. But where can you get these betalains?

Fortunately there is a new product from the Sonoran Desert that has these betalains in it. This powerful whole food product is totally safe and totally awesome. There are nothing else like betalains when it comes to dealing with chronic pain.

You can find out more about how to get the wonderful benefits of betalains by going to Pain Relief.

I hope you or a loved one with chronic pain experiences wonderful benefit from this product. It has produced amazing results in people. You can read more about it here Pain Relief.

how to Lose Fat

Desperate To Lose Weight

In order to make the most of your weight loss program, finding the most effective ways to burn fat will maximize your results and minimize your waistline! Follow these 10 tips for fat burning if you want to lose weight and lead a healthier way of life.

1. Drink more Water - One of the best weight loss secrets is to ditch the sodas and stick to water! Experts say you should drink approximately eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated and healthy. Instead of turning to calorie-laden or sugar-rich drinks, grab a refreshing glass of water. In addition to flushing toxins out of your system, drinking water encourages you to build muscle.
2. Eat More Meals - A traditional three-meals-a-day plan just will not cut it if you are in the market to burn fat. Your body is not able to metabolise large meals and will quickly turn any excess into fat. Many experts believe you should eat six small meals a day. Be sure you cut back on your food consumption at each meal, or else you will be doubling your intake—and doubling your fat storage!
3. Work Out with Weights - One great way to maximize the amount of fat you are burning is to add a weight program to your work out routine. Weight training will not only tone your physique, but will strengthen your body and improve your general health. Lifting weights will also burn calories and fat more quickly than traditional exercising, and it will also boost your metabolism.
4. Choose Protein - Choose protein-laden foods for boosting your metabolism and enabling your body to burn fat rapidly. In addition to burning fat, consuming a protein-enriched diet will help you rebuild muscle after work outs and maintain leanness of that muscle. Wisely choose proteins for your diet. Take great care to pick proteins low in fat so you do not consume extra calories.
5. Cut Calories Wisely - It may be tempting to drastically cut your calorie intake when starting a healthy lifestyle. Instead, use a step method when cutting your calorie intake to minimize risk. Reducing calories too quickly results in your body rapidly burning all available calories, which will lower your metabolism. Furthermore, you are more likely to maintain your healthy lifestyle through this step method.
6. Reward Yourself - When it comes to successfully dieting to burn the most fat, be sure to reward yourself. Everyone has temptations and favourite treats—so allow indulgence. You will be less likely to cheat on your new diet if you grant yourself small rewards. If you are a chocolate lover, treat yourself to a small square of chocolate or single chocolate kiss each evening.
7. Avoid Marathon Work Outs - The biggest mistake people make when looking to burn fat and lose weight is to have one long, extensive work out session. Instead, break up your work out plan into small chunks throughout the day. Take a brisk walk in the morning, enjoy a work out at lunch, and then exercise more in the evening. In addition to staying active all day long, breaking up your work out will better maintain your metabolism.
8. Mix It Up - Choosing to engage in a variety of quality exercises will keep your interest and best allow you to maintain your goal of burning fat. Instead of doing the same exercises each day—mix it up! Opt to swim laps one day, jog another, and bike the next. Rotating your activities will not only allow you to experience a variety of athletics, it will also allow you to better tone your body.
9. Skip Happy Hour - For those individuals who want to burn fat quickly, avoid alcohol. Rich in sugars and carbohydrates, alcohol is a calorie-rich substance. These empty calories can add up quickly and take away from necessary nutrients that should be included in your daily diet. Furthermore, alcohol acts as an inhibitor for burning fat, allowing your body to store it more quickly.
10. Try a Low GI Diet - A low GI diet is an excellent method of burning fat quickly. This diet encourages individuals to consume high amounts of foods with low rankings on the Glycemic Index. These foods are nutritious and will aid your body in burning fats and calories at a quicker pace. This diet includes many of your favourite fruits, vegetable, meats, dairy, and grain products.

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Weight Loss Myths

Desperate To Lose Weight

One day, carbs are the enemy. Next, pills and injections will be the thing to do. After that, everyone will be rushing to detoxify their body of toxins that cause weight gain. It seems everyone is in search of the Holy Grail of weight loss, that mythological easy weight-loss plan that works for everyone.

Before you take the bait on the next fad diet, here are a few weight loss related myths — and the cold hard facts — from some local experts in the field.

The myth: The less you eat, the more weight you will lose.

The fact: There is no reason to be hungry all the time in order to lose weight. You are better off to eat 5-7 small meals than 3 larger ones.

The myth: Your body needs to be cleansed of harmful toxins that cause weight retention.

The fact: All this does is get rid of water weight. As soon as you start drinking water again, the weight will come back.

The myth: You need to weigh yourself often while on a weight-loss plan in order to gauge the success.

The fact: A scale is not the best indicator of a successful weight-loss plan. People get frustrated when they don’t see significant weight loss right away. The fact is, muscle does weigh more than fat and because of that, they should use other ways to track the success of their plan (like measuring body fat).

The myth: A low-carb diet is healthy.

The fact: Some people go on low-carb diets without really having a true understanding of what they can and cannot eat. Diets that eliminates fruits and vegetables can’t be healthy. Complex carbohydrates, like the ones found in fruits and vegetables, are good for the body and can promote weight loss.

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Sonoran Bloom - New ant-inflammatory, antioxidant and detoxifying drink providing natural pain relief for inflammation
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Trivita Home Business Success

Natural Pain Relief and Home business Success

 

You have to read this story about Tula Savisky. These testimonies just fire off my jets and launch me into another mission orbit. I love hearing how people are having life transformations with TriVita.

Tula joined TriVita in December 2008, not thinking she was going to make a lot of money, but in hopes that TriVita would be different than her past business experiences. Someone she knew in an online community referred her to TriVita, assuring her she could do the business.

She told me, "I failed at every network marketing company I’ve been involved with before because the products simply didn’t do what was promised. It seemed like you had to be a seller or taker from someone to get something for yourself. That just is not my personality, but my enroller Tanya Sydney told me TriVita was different. I hoped it would be, and that I could help people while earning some money at the same time."

Tula received her first check from TriVita which was $9. She and her husband, Terry, love to canoe and camp, so she hoped that someday she could buy a new canoe. But then came the Nopalea launch, and she experienced a wellness experience that removed pain, gave her new mobility with renewed energy to do the things that are physically demanding and things she loves to do. In fact, by lowering inflammation in her body, even the psoriasis skin blemishes she’s had for years are clearing up. That is remarkable in itself, as there is little that can be done for this kind of skin disorder.

She started sharing Nopalea online with some success and began to watch her checks go up. Her belief in the product continued to build as she was receiving amazing stories from people about how their health was improving. You might remember the call Bryan Wirth and I did about how small actions create small successes that help build belief. And when belief becomes the force, all things are possible. Get into action and create small successes as you are just a few steps away from belief where big and mighty things happen.

Now Tula is not hiding behind a computer because she cannot share with someone in person; she is out in the community everywhere she goes sharing the Nopalea story. Her belief is so powerful and she told me "If you just share and care about people, the compensation will come back to you." Sounds like reciprocity to me! She is now moving quickly towards becoming a Director, and in only 7 months, her July compensation was $1,700!

She said, "Michael, my personal development to overcome fear and doubts has been incredible. I could not have even talked with you about my goals and my life when I first started with TriVita. I attribute much of that to the life changing effects that Sublingual B-12 had on my mental focus, emotional stability and physical energy. Add to that the fantastic support I have received from my enroller Tanya Sydney, Fred Gondzar, Mike Riedmiller and Cody Ramsey, and I’m a different person." She boldly said, "I have my eyes set on being Presidential Director someday. I know I can do it if I just keep sharing."

Here is a dynamic, synergistic and powerful thing that happened to Tula and her husband Terry…when TriVita changed the policy so anyone of legal age in a household could have a position as an Affiliate, she immediately recruited her husband. He had always been supportive, but it was always Tula’s business not ‘their’ business. As soon as Terry enrolled, he immediately made a list of contacts that he wanted in his business. He began sending the Gift of Health, which led to enrolling the builders he wanted to work with him. But here is what is so powerful…Tula and Terry began to dream about what they wanted to do together and A FAMILY PURPOSE DREAM EMERGED! The dream became much bigger than a canoe. They want to go to Baffin Island above the Arctic Circle and work with the Inuit. They want to return to South America where they lived for 9 years and renew friendships. This once timid, NOW bold TriVita Affiliate asked me, "When are you going worldwide, as we have contacts all over the world who we want to get involved in TriVita? We have people in Australia…how soon before TriVita is in Australia?"

I could write a book on Tula instead of a blog. What can we learn with this incredible story?

1. You never know what lies inside of an individual. With the nurturing and encouragement she received from her support team, she now believes like we do that all things are possible when you believe in the products. As leaders – nurture, encourage and inspire, as you just don’t know the potential of the power of belief.
2. Get the whole family involved, as it creates family purpose and focus.
3. Don’t be a taker, but rather a giver, and share with people the power of Nopalea. Tula gives people a bottle and uses the Gift of Health. She believes in the product.
4. Actions create success… success creates belief in yourself… belief then creates many magnificent possibilities

. I am proud to share this story with you. This is why there is a TriVita. I see thousands of Affiliates rising up with actions to demonstrate the product and people experiencing a greater quality of life. Affiliate businesses are going to explode as we become audacious and bold in our actions to share an anti-inflammatory product with a highly toxic and inflamed world. I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing about Tula.

Michael Ellison CEO TriVita

 

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