TriVita`s CEO Michael Ellison EXPLORES OPTiMaL wELLnESS

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WELCOME TO TRIVITA
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TriVita's CEO
Michael Ellison
EXPLORES
optimal
wellness
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I am excited to welcome
you to TriVita
10
Essentials
for health and wellness
Good health is a gift to be treasured and
nurtured every day. TriVita joyfully shares
these keys to helping you experience
wellness®: the 10 Essentials of physical,
emotional and spiritual health.
Physical
1. Breathe Deeply
Let your lungs fill deep down, hold, then
exhale toxins and stress.
2. Drink Water
Nature’s best beverage not only quenches
thirst, but also enhances energy.
3. Sleep Peacefully
Every body needs the rest and repair
that comes with a regular sleep routine.
4. Eat Nutritiously
Feed both body and mind with healthy,
nourishing food for life.
5. Enjoy Activity
Let an active lifestyle move you to
improved health and wellness in all ways.
Emotional
6. Give and Receive Love
Offer and accept the greatest gift, and
you can enhance your immune system.
7. Be Forgiving
When you let go of old grudges, your
hands are open to accept feelings of peace.
8. Practice Gratitude
A thankful heart releases stress, making
room for greater happiness and health.
9. Develop Acceptance
If you can’t change it, accept it and move
on. Worry will shrink, serenity will grow.
Spiritual
10. Develop a Relationship with God
Nurture the spiritual aspect of your life to
achieve complete well-being.
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By Michael R. Ellison, CEO & Founder
TriVita’s commitment to our mission of helping people
experience wellness has never been stronger than it
is today. Now with over 100,000 people seeking the
wellness benefits of Nopalea – an anti-inflammatory
wellness liquid – and our other nutraceutical products,
TriVita is ready to share wellness with the world!
We are blessed and excited to bring our mission to
the wellness seekers in Australia and New Zealand. In
a very short time, Nopalea has generated tremendous
excitement, as both countries share many of the
inflammation-related health and wellness issues that face North Americans.
Along with my wife, Susan, and the corporate team, I had the joy of traveling
coast to coast – Brisbane to Perth – meeting wonderful people who desire a
greater quality of life.
You should know that Nopalea has been listed with Australia’s Therapeutic
Goods Administration (TGA) as a complementary medicine. Other products
such as Sublingual B-12, Vitamin C Crystals and Vitamin C Controlled Release
Tablets have also been listed with TGA, with several others to follow.
Our health professionals and researchers are constantly working to bring
you the latest scientific discoveries for enhanced health – and Nopalea is the
ultimate example. This highly effective anti-inflammatory liquid concentrate
contains unique and potent Bioflavonoids that are scientifically proven to
reduce inflammation and help the body detoxify itself.
Most everyone can benefit from lowered inflammation because we live in a
toxic environment that contributes to inflammation. For more information
on this amazing product that’s transforming lives throughout North America,
Australia and New Zealand, see pages 6-9.
At TriVita we think of wellness as more than the absence of illness and
disability; it is about being at the pinnacle of disease-resistance and having
the energy and vitality to do the things you love to do. It is experiencing
positive emotions and being connected to God and His purpose for your
life. It is the highest standard of living that can’t be replaced by financial
or material success.
I encourage you to contact our Wellness Consultants at 1800-257-538 with
any questions you may have about our products and their health benefits.
Your health and wellness experience is of the utmost importance to us.
Pursue health and wellness with passion!
Michael R. Ellison, CEO & Founder
P.S. TriVita also offers Members the opportunity to participate in the Affiliate
Member Program. This program is a great way to help offset the cost of
your TriVita products – or simply a way to earn the income you desire. We
have many Affiliates who make full-time income from their TriVita Affiliate
Member business. Call 1800-257-538 to learn more about this exciting
opportunity and check out my blog at trivita.com as I feature amazing
stories of Affiliates who are sharing the wellness message.
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TriVita's 10
Australia 2011
Foundational Values
the
6 Experience
TriVita Difference
The benefits are all yours.
Michael Ellison
10CEO
Explores Optimal
Wellness
Personal perspectives on
living a more joyful life.
Helps Protect
12 B-12
Against Erosion
Deficencies can begin in
the 30s.
Sonoran Desert and
14The
the Proud Pima People
The harsh, beautiful land that
gave us Nopalea™.
tests: which ones
24 Medical
and how often?
Power of Acceptance
18 The
It eases tension and stress.
TriVita Products
26Share
and Earn rewards
Help people feel their best
and get paid to do it.
Weight =
29 Healthy
Healthy Heart
Just losing a few kilos can
make a big difference.
22 Anti-inflammatory
Bioflavonoids.
Cover photo: TriVita CEO Michael R. Ellison in Sedona, Arizona, USA.
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Our medical board uses their extensive health and nutrition
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on the latest scientific research and the health and wellness
concerns of our Members.
2. Unique Delivery Systems
Unlike other supplements that can be difficult to absorb,
TriVita supplements are developed for maximum absorption
and effect.
3. Controlled Laboratory Studies
Signature products from TriVita undergo medical studies
and trials at accredited universities and medical centers to
ensure their effectiveness.
4. Purest Natural Ingredients
TriVita uses the highest-quality essential nutrients available
to create effective, body-friendly formulas without mood
altering stimulants or harmful chemicals.
5. Pharmaceutical-Grade Quality
We voluntarily adhere to the strict manufacturing guidelines
of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
6. Third-Party Testing and Certification
In addition to our own quality control, we commission thirdparty testing and research to guarantee that our products
are full potency and meet all regulatory standards.
7. Quality-Controlled Packaging and Production
Safety is a top priority in our packaging and manufacturing;
we inspect each product at least 10 times and use two safety
seals per package on all ingestible products to guarantee
safety, freshness and product potency.
8. Dedicated to Product Innovation
TriVita’s commitment to science is a driving force behind
our superior quality products, from formulation to
production. Led by our Chief Science Officer and renowned
nutraceutical pioneers, we put the utmost care into creating
products that deliver positive and lifelong wellness
experiences for our Members.
9. Medical Advisory Board
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us with the latest information on scientific developments
and testing methods.
10. Complete Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
We promise to provide the best customer experience
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of our products.
Experience Wellness
Experience the TriVita Difference
The benefits are all yours!
W
elcome to TriVita, the company that invites you
to “experience wellness,®” and to be part of a
Wellness Community based on education,
inspiration and sharing. At TriVita, our mission is to inspire
people to experience greater wellness and to create wealth
for their life purposes. Everything we do is based on this
mission, and we’re excited that you’re joining us!
Millions have enjoyed the benefits of TriVita’s nutritional
products, getting the nutrients they need to discover a more
joyful life. What you may not know, however, is how you
benefit from the way that TriVita does business.
TriVita is “direct to customer,” which means that there is no
brick-and-mortar store, no middleman, between you and
the company. So you have a direct relationship with a
mission-driven enterprise that’s dedicated to helping
everyone enjoy a higher quality of life.
The 10 Essentials: simple, yet profound
As you can read on page 2, TriVita is based on “The 10
Essentials for Health and Wellness.” These are the keys to
helping you experience wellness in all its aspects: physical,
emotional and spiritual. You’ll also see these 10 Essentials
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reflected in TriVita’s relationship with you, as we strive to
serve all aspects of life based on optimal wellness.
That’s why TriVita goes beyond offering the highest quality
nutritional products available. TriVita understands the
health concerns and needs of its customers: TriVita CARES.
That’s the name of the Center that takes your calls, answers
your questions and helps you find solutions to your wellness challenges: the CARE Center.
And, because customer satisfaction is our constant goal,
you risk nothing by trying any
great TriVita product. Unlike
the 30-day return policy of
other companies, with TriVita,
you have a 60-day product
money back guarantee.*
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Please call our toll-free number for complete details at 1800-257-538,
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Great, quality products
Of course, it’s a nutritional product that first brought you to
TriVita, and it’s own high standards of quality that will keep
you coming back. TriVita has full control over every single
product offered in our catalogue, and online at trivita.com.
Starting with the source of ingredients, on through formulation, packaging and quality control, TriVita formulations are
never compromised.
In fact, TriVita’s product standards are so high, so demanding, that the company is proud to post its “10 Foundational
Values” for all to see. These values, covering quality control
and assurance processes, ensure the quality, safety and
efficacy of TriVita products. For details, see page 3.
We don’t stop there, though. To ensure that our premium
products are the best available, TriVita employs the
expertise of dedicated healthcare professionals. And, our
Medical Advisory Board helps us stay abreast of current
scientific developments and product testing methods. Read
more about these respected experts on page 31.
The TriVita difference makes a difference for you
Now you can see why so many people just like you put their
trust in TriVita. The difference is in our premium nutritional
products, of course, but more than that, TriVita is all about
helping you achieve optimal wellness. From special prices
to special “perks,” it’s easy to see the benefits: Just look
below at all that’s waiting for you!
Benefits of Membership
You’ll automatically become a Member of our Wellness
Community when you place your first order. That’s it –
no minimum purchase, no fees to pay, nothing else to
do. You can also immediately start enjoying all of these
benefits of membership:
Member-Only Pricing
As a Member, you’re entitled to an exclusive price
discount. You’ll save at least 20% on every TriVita
product you purchase – for life!
A Dedicated Wellness
Support System
Our Wellness Consultants
are here to assist you.
Contact us by phone at
1800-257-538 or email
aussupport@trivita.com
with any questions,
concerns or needs you
might have.
Exclusive Wellness Resources on trivita.com
Click on to trivita.com and take advantage of a wealth of
information to optimise your wellness. This virtual
library provides you with a range of topics related to
your physical, emotional and spiritual health. Read
inspirational blogs, watch videos and read health and
wellness articles.
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the latest health and wellness news, motivational articles and targeted messages from our doctors and other
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Have you taken the Nopalea Wellness Challenge?
Your Life can Change for the Better!
D
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chronic inflammation. The most exciting ingredients in
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the world’s plants, including the Nopal cactus. The Nopal
fruit, from which Nopalea is made, contains one of the
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 Do you deal with aches and soreness on a constant basis?
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 Are daily toxins wreaking havoc on your body?
These symptoms may all be linked to inflammation –
precisely the problem that Nopalea was developed to help
the body address.
The perfect time to experience wellness – yourself
If you haven’t yet tried Nopalea for yourself, now is the
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In Their Own Words
“This is the first
time in six years
that I’ve been able
to walk so far,
thanks to Nopalea!”
“A little more than six
years ago while playing soccer I snapped
my Achilles tendon. Every day I limped
and experienced painful agony when
walking on hard surfaces. After four
weeks of taking Nopalea, I walked for 60
minutes in a shopping complex on hard
marble floors without pain in my leg. This
is the first time in six years that I’ve been
able to walk so far, thanks to Nopalea!”*
Lars F., Affiliate Member –
Willetton, WA, Australia
“I have noticed that I have
more energy and am able to
lift my arm up above my head.”
“I suffer from inflammation and chronic
fatigue throughout my body. Analysis of
my blood shows this very clearly. I also
have pain caused by food allergies.
I decided to start drinking Nopalea to see
if I could minimise these symptoms. To
my amazement. I have noticed that I have
more energy and am able to lift my arm
up above my head without unbearable
pain. I am very clear that quick overnight
cures don’t exist. This problem has been a
long time coming and so I knew that it was
going to take a while.
I didn’t take Nopalea for 10 days because I
ran out of it and was helping prepare for a
wedding. Thinking that I would revert back
to my painful state from two months ago,
I was pleasantly surprised that it remained
at an even keel. I have now restarted
Nopalea again and have found that I can
actually feel the product working, which is
a very pleasant surprise.”
Marianne Q., Affiliate Member –
Stanswell Park, NSW, Australia
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“Joining with TriVita was the best business
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many years of experience in the direct
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however we have had only moderate
success along the way, even after putting
in a great deal of time and effort.
Just recently, we were called by an old
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business offer. We respectfully declined
without doing any ‘homework’ and went
on doing other things. He called back
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progress. Finally, curiosity got the better
of us. We did some concentrated due
diligence and discovered several distinct
differences to what we had experienced,
so we made the decision to embark on
a career with TriVita. We are so pleased
we did.
In the space of three months, the business
has grown faster than any former business
we had been in. We’ve attracted others
for similar reasons. They could see the
benefits of the TriVita way of building
a business, enabling anyone who is
prepared to give it a go to be successful.
TriVita offers hope to generations of
‘burnt out’ networkers.
The TriVita marketing model is refreshingly
different to the ‘fishbowl frenzy’ of MLM.
We are also very impressed with the long
list of testimonials about TriVita’s flagship
product, Nopalea, as we also are about
the mission of the company – wellness.
Thank you, Michael Ellison, for your vision,
your business acumen and your aspiration
to achieve excellence in all that you do.
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will enable us to achieve everything we
ever dreamed of.”
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“I am now sleeping
like a top and feel
full of vim again.”
“I started drinking Nopalea
a couple of months ago. I’m
also drinking lots of fresh
clean water, being more
selective with what I eat and doing a few deep
breathing exercises.
The results are very impressive. I sleep a whole
lot better and the soreness in my feet which
kept me awake at night has gone away. In
fact, after two months of the Nopalea Loading
Phase, I am now sleeping like a top and feel full
of vim again. The circulation to my lower legs is
much better and I’m back to normal again after
about five sleep-deprived years.
“Even more amazing…
I was no longer experiencing any pain.”
“I suffered from a frozen
left shoulder and despite
physiotherapy, massage and
acupuncture treatments for
seven months, I could not lift my arm to
beyond the horizontal position and I could
only do that with the help of my right hand
supporting it. Treatments provided minimal,
temporary pain relief.
During a visit to the U.S. I saw the Nopalea
infomercial. I decided to purchase the
4-Pack. By the time I started on the second
bottle I noticed that I could lift my left arm
much higher without any assistance from
my right hand. Even more amazing… I was
no longer experiencing any pain.
About six months later, I can lift my left
arm vertically, and without any pain.
During this period, I haven’t required any
physiotherapy, massage or acupuncture
treatments. I have convinced at least seven
of my friends to try Nopalea and they are
Thanks TriVita for Nopalea. It’s working for me!”
now devoted fans.”*
Paul R., Affiliate Member –
Hallet Cove, SA, Australia
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John K., Affiliate Member –
Ashfield, NSW, Australia
“I am so excited with
the results I have had
from taking Nopalea.”
“For many years I have lived
with sometimes debilitating
pain from a joint condition.
I refused to go down the
track of pain medications because I knew
the side effects of taking these drugs. I have
tried various natural (and sometimes costly)
remedies with very little result. My pain
was so bad at times, I could not do the
gardening I loved.
So, you can imagine my excitement when
this awful pain started getting better. Not
only am I suffering from less pain, but I am
sleeping better. My hay fever, which was
constant all year round, has all but gone and
I am only in the early stages of taking this
incredible Nopalea. I am so excited with the
results I have had from taking Nopalea, and I
have only been drinking it for 30 days.
I just know so many people are going to be
so much healthier and better in so many
ways – how exciting! This is what Nopalea
has done for me, and I am really looking
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Valerie S., Affiliate Member –
Frankston, VIC, Australia
“I didn’t have the
swelling and pain that
I've experienced so
many times before.”
“I'm a 49-year-old Pro Rodeo
Champion from South Dakota
and compete nationally
in Steer Wrestling and Roping. Working
in the rodeo has especially impacted my
shoulders, causing me pain. But then I found
out about Nopalea from my mother who
recommended that I try it because of my
aches and pains.
Just several days after starting Nopalea,
I took a nasty fall and hurt my knee
pretty bad in a competition. I was due to
continue the competition over the next
few days, but I feared the worst. I thought I
would have to quit, because the last time I
felt like this, I was out for almost a month.
Much to my surprise, the next day I didn’t
have the swelling and pain that I've
experienced so many times before. I was
not only feeling pretty good, I was able
to compete the next two days and finish
what I was there for! I didn’t think Nopalea
would be able to help me so fast.
I also noticed that since taking the
Nopalea, my sleep pattern is much
better. I used to wake at the early hours
of the morning and now, I find that I
am sleeping better and longer without
that interruption.”
JB Lord., Affiliate Member –
Piedmont, SD, USA
“After only three days
of taking Nopalea… I
started feeling great.”
I joined the Professional Women’s Rodeo
Association and won many bull riding
competitions; my proudest moment was
becoming the 1993 World Champion Bull
Rider. But it cost me something: I’ve broken
about 25 bones. I was hurting all the time
and it caused a lot of inflammation.
Once in a barrel race my horse bucked me
off, and I was knocked unconscious with
a concussion and a dislocated rib. I had
additional health issues, and was pretty
much homebound for three months.
I heard about Nopalea on a TV show, and
after only three days of taking it twice a
day, I started feeling great. I had forgotten
what it was like not to hurt every day, and
truly thought I would have to live with the
pain forever. Now, I am learning to live again
and can do ranch work and ride my horses
competitively without aches and soreness.
I no longer have to pace myself or choose
what I can do each day. I can do everything
and anything. I am living every cowgirl’s
dream and I couldn’t be any happier.”
Melissa P., Affiliate Member –
Haskell, OK, USA
“My feet no longer are
swollen and I have a
ton of energy.”
"After taking Nopalea for a
short while, I realised my feet
didn’t swell as much, and I
had a ton of energy. I used
to have a lot of pain in my shoulder and a
surgeon recommended surgery. Since taking
Nopalea, my finger, neck and shoulder are
almost pain-free. I’m 55 and am back to
exercising every day. I feel great when done
and I don’t need pain killers to recover. As
a result, I’m losing weight and getting my
swimmer’s body back!”
“I was in complete agony
after multiple surgeries for
numerous health issues.
Nothing I tried seemed to help me, and
after years of suffering horrible aches and
soreness in my joints and neck, I was praying
for relief. A couple of years ago my son
started taking barrel racing lessons, and I
wanted to ride with him. The consequences
were bad: after horseback riding, I couldn’t
walk for two to three days.
I was a little sceptical when I first heard
about Nopalea, but I was so tired of the
constant soreness and aches I was willing
to give it a try. Now you won’t see me
walking with a limp – I can even run! I’m
no longer suffering.
I could barely walk eight months ago and
now, thanks to Nopalea, I’m up and around,
riding with my son, doing the things I want
to do for the first time in a long time. My
friends and family are amazed. Nopalea took
away the debilitating aches in my joints and
now I feel just wonderful!
I’d just like to thank you so much for this
product. I will never stop taking Nopalea.”
Melody C., Affiliate Member –
DENVER, NC, USA
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Johnathan M., Affiliate Member –
“I’ve been riding horses and
Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
barrel racing since I was 6, but
I didn’t start my bull riding
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“…now, thanks to
Nopalea, I’m up and
around, riding with
my son.”
career until I was 29. It was an adrenaline
rush like I had never felt before.
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than two weeks, contact your healthcare provider.
Personal perspectives on living a more joyful life
T
he VitaJournal is privileged to
feature this interview with
CEO Michael Ellison as he
shares his personal perspectives
on: “Optimal Wellness.”
you are having to both external and
internal conditions.
you to Optimal Wellness. Perhaps this is
a huge concept for people to accept but
they are the essentials to wellness. Do
Spiritually, it is being connected to God you realize that 9 of the 10 Essentials are
about nurturing? Of course, it’s vital for
and His purposes for your life.
us to receive all the nutrients our physOptimal Wellness in my opinion is the
ical bodies need; most people do not get
We often hear you talk about “Optimal
highest quality of life a person can live
them from food, so that is why we offer
Wellness” – what does this mean to you?
as it does not depend on external
targeted nutrition through our nutritional
Optimal Wellness is a state of being.
conditions or feelings in the way you
products. But the larger question is,
When someone asks “How are you?”
live your life. It is internally-driven.
“How do I nurture myself every day so I
we might reply “I feel good” – we look at
have the health and wellness to fulfill my
wellness as the way we feel, but it
As our TriVita community knows, we
life purposes?” The 10 Essentials are
isn’t about feeling: it’s about being. You
advocate practicing the 10 Essentials
can have the physical capacity to do
daily to help people live more joyful lives there to guide you.
something without feeling the energy to
through better physical, emotional and
do it. For example, this morning I didn’t
spiritual health (see page 2). This is the
Has your idea of wellness changed
feel like working out at 6:30, but 10
foundation we use to build Optimal
over the years?
minutes into it I felt great. Optimal
Wellness. Optimal Wellness means
Absolutely. My views are much more
Wellness isn’t an arrival, or a destination elevating the state you’re in. You might
focused on the nurturing, emotional side
point. I would define Optimal Wellness
think of it as a variation on the U.S. Army of wellness now. I’ve come to understand
like this:
slogan, “Be all you can be.” But my
the significant role that positive emotion
version, my definition of Optimal
plays in our wellness, including our
Physically, it is having the vitality and
Wellness, is “Being all you can be.”
physical wellness. For example, if your
energy to do the things you need and
life is filled with anger or hostility, this
love to do.
So does Optimal Wellness mean living
creates a chemical imbalance in the
the 10 Essentials?
body. It weakens the cells, and sets us up
Emotionally, it is when our lives are
In pursuit of Optimal Wellness, there
for illness. Or look at the impact of stress.
filled with positive emotions – love,
should be a plan… a plan for you to
Stress can lead to overeating, which
gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance. It’s
receive something we all need every day. leads to obesity, which we know contribreally an Optimal Wellness response
The 10 Essentials are a road map to get
utes to so many health problems.
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Remember, we’re not human doings, but
human beings. Optimal Wellness is about
finding and living in that state of being
where you nurture yourself.
How has your experience leading TriVita
affected your view of wellness?
I recognise how challenging it is to lead
people in changing their attitudes and
behaviours. We in North America have
been influenced significantly by a
“treatment mentality:” If you have a
health problem, you go to a doctor and
take a pill. Please understand: I think
healthcare professionals are important,
and provide vital services for us all. But
ask almost anyone in the medical
community what the solution is to our
current health crisis, and they’ll tell you
that the answer is living healthier: getting
the nutrients and nurturing that we need
physically, emotionally and spiritually.
When we live the 10 Essentials, we can
be internally-driven to make the best
choices for ourselves. Without the self
nurturing from the 10 Essentials, we
remain externally-driven, and subject to
outside influences. Food marketers, for
example, are brilliant at using our
appetites for sugar, salt and fat. But these
things in excess do not promote Optimal
Wellness. So, we have to identify something that’s bigger than those appetites.
Maybe that “something” is your children
or grandchildren, for example. They’re
important to you, so you’ll do the things
that give you Optimal Wellness so you
can be with them, doing the things they
love to do while being an example for
their quality of life.
TriVita has been on the forefront of
healthy living for years. Does that bring
you satisfaction?
Yes, but my greatest satisfaction is all the
phone calls, emails and letters I receive
from people who have their “Aha!”
moment. That’s when they realize that
the 10 Essentials are so simple yet so
powerful. They begin to embrace them,
by starting with a product like Nopalea™,
for example. As it helps lower inflammation and raises their quality of life, they’re
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setback from time to time, and it isn’t
about arriving at an “ultimate” place. It
means you’re giving yourself the vitality
and energy needed to fulfill your life
purpose, to optimise your internallydriven life.
What obstacles to Optimal Wellness
should we be aware of?
Everything centres around attitudes and
behaviours, and how we respond to
external influences. The key is awareness: if we’re aware of these influences,
then we can be internally driven by our
values and our purpose.
motivated to do more for themselves, to
nurture themselves by integrating more
of the 10 Essentials into their daily lives.
What final thoughts would you like to
share about Optimal Wellness?
It’s not a destination – it’s a journey. It’s
not about feeling – it’s about being. It’s
When you consider your own life purpose, about being connected to those things
has that changed over the years?
that are important in helping you fulfill
Today, I can say that my life purpose has your life purpose. It’s about filling your
changed in its expression, but not the
life each day with vitality and energy
core. I’ve travelled the world and seen
from proper nutrients and nurturing, and
the poorest of human conditions, and
feeling connected to God for His purpose
those experiences touch my heart and
for your life. If you have all this, you have
soul. Since I was a little boy, I’ve felt
Optimal Wellness. compassion for the suffering of others,
and so humanitarianism has always been
and will be a part of my life. But today,
helping people have quality nutraceutical
products and the information to inspire
and support their practice of the
10 Essentials for Optimal Wellness living,
is the expression of my life purpose.
We’ve heard you use the phrase “wealth
and wellness.” How do they connect?
When I use the phrase “wealth and
wellness,” I’m not talking about wealth
for opulent living. I’m talking about
wealth as having the resources necessary to fulfill your life purpose. I believe
life purpose wealth, which includes
relationships and money, is available to
every person, at any age. If you don’t
have purpose, you really don’t need
wealth or wellness.
What can we do every day to help enjoy
Optimal Wellness?
Practice the 10 Essentials. Remember,
this doesn’t mean you won’t have a
Michael Ellison and his wife, Susan.
Note: Check out Michael Ellison’s blog at
trivita.com which features amazing
stories of Affiliates who are sharing the
wellness benefits of TriVita products
with others.
Vitamin B-12 Update
Vitamin B-12 can help protect
against erosion, deficiencies as
early as the 30s
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Scott Conard, M.D.
success stories
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ou probably know the term “senior
moment”: suddenly you can’t
remember your favourite uncle’s
name, or where you parked the car.
These lapses happen to most of us from
time to time, especially as we age. What’s
fascinating to me now, though, is that
these occurrences are affecting people
much younger than medical science
used to expect.
For a long time, medical science has
known that the human brain changes with
age: it literally erodes, or loses volume,
over time. Statistics from the 1970s and
‘80s found brain erosion (sometimes up
to 25%) only in people over age 50. Just
a few years ago, however, a major study
conducted by Washington University in St.
Louis, MO, detected brain volume loss as
early as age 30. And, the researchers also
found that this brain erosion often leads to
mental confusion and memory loss.
More recently researchers at Wayne State
University’s Department of Psychology
added to this growing body of studies
with another finding: the speed of brain
erosion, and the brain regions affected,
varies widely, even among healthy
people. Although this study didn’t look
at the reasons for these variations, I
could make an educated guess that
Vitamin B-12 might have been a factor.
It’s established medical fact that Vitamin
B-12 plays a big role in mental sharpness,
memory, mood and energy.
Correct a B-12 deficiency, correct
memory loss?
No less an authority than Harvard
Medical School plainly endorses the use
of B-12 to treat memory loss caused by a
deficiency of B-12. The prestigious school
supports these findings:
• A lack of Vitamin B-12 can cause
permanent damage to brain cells
• Vitamin B-12 deficiency is among
the reversible causes of memory loss
(along with stress and disease)
• Addressing B-12 deficiency is a
treatment for memory loss
• Addressing B-12 deficiency early can
help bring back lost memory function
•
Ignoring B-12 deficiency can worsen
memory loss
There’s more evidence pointing to the
value of B-12 in helping protect against
brain issues among younger people.
According to the National Institutes of
Health, one study suggests that B-12
deficiency affects a much broader age
range than many have thought. The
study, published in the American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition, pointed to three
different age groups found to have about
the same deficiency in blood levels of
B-12: those 65 and over, those ages 50-64,
and those ages 26-49. That’s right: People
as young as 26 turned out to be as B-12
deficient as some people over 65.
Across ages, supplement users
have better results
The study of B-12 deficiency across
three age groups turned up another
important finding:
“…those who did not take a
supplement containing Vitamin
B-12 were twice as likely to
be Vitamin B-12 deficient as
supplement users, regardless
of age group.”
So, if you or a loved one may not get all
the B-12 needed from food, I encourage
you to look into B-12 supplementation.
Leading research indicates that the need
to “feed” our brains with this powerhouse
vitamin may begin not in our 50s or 40s
or even 30s, but as early as in our 20s.
Clearly, as research keeps confirming,
B-12 is far too important to ignore… or
to forget.
Scott Conard, M.D., is the founder of
TienaHealth in the USA, an organisation
of medical doctors in primary care practice
who emphasise healthy lifestyles to maintain
wellness. Dr. Conard is considered an expert
on disease prevention.
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60 second
energisers
There are plenty of ways to naturally
recharge your energy throughout the day,
and they don’t include artificial stimulants.
In fact, relying on caffeine, nicotine, sugar
or other substances actually drains your
long-term energy!
Prayer
Deep Breathing
Fresh Fruit
Gratitude
Stretching
Dark Chocolate
Acceptance
Wind Sprint
God doesn’t take coffee breaks! Spend
time talking to Him about your day and
rest all your worries and concerns on
Him. He has the energy to take care of
you even when you don’t.
Inhale deeply through your nose and out
your mouth. Use your diaphragm so your
belly rises and falls. Hold your breath for
a count of three before releasing. Repeat
10 times or until you feel energised.
Spend 10 seconds each day reflecting on
six things you are grateful for. It can be
the weather, how you look today, your
family and friends – anything at all! You’ll
find yourself smiling and ready to tackle
your next challenge when you’re finished.
Spend one minute stretching. Let your
body tell you where you need to stretch
the most. Reach up, then touch your toes.
Stretch slowly until your muscles tense,
then release – you should not feel pain
with the stretch.
Is everything you plan on doing today
really that important? Take just one
minute to reorganise your day’s priorities
and accept that there are many things
beyond your control. Stress drains your
energy, so this de-stressing technique
allows your energy to be better spent.
You can find just one minute in your day
to go outdoors and run just as quickly as
you safely can. This awakens your entire
body and mind and can result in hours
of extra productivity. If you can’t run a
wind sprint, try one minute of stationary
jumping jacks or fast walking.
Fresh fruit is a natural way to get
the energy-enhancing nutrients your
body craves. The sweetness and fresh
taste invigorate your body and cleanse
you internally.
Believe it or not, one piece of dark
chocolate a day is good for you! It not
only satisfies your sweet tooth, it contains
antioxidants that give you a boost of energy when you need it. Remember: one
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Anticipation
Do you have your next vacation scheduled?
How about how you will relax this evening?
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Sonoran Story
The fascinating story
behind the Sonoran Desert
and the proud Pima people
Brazos Minshew,
Chief Science Officer
The harsh, beautiful land that gave the world Nopalea™
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tribe and soon discovered several commonalities that kept
them healthy – and which we can imitate: a strong sense of
spirituality; a rich social life; daily activity (about 2 ½ hours
each day on average); and a plant-based diet.
Their reverence for this harsh and seemingly inhospitable
environment was evident in their stories and the respectful
way they guarded their precious homeland.
The diet of the Pima people offers them protection from the
harsh environment of the Sonoran Desert. You see, in order
for the plants to survive and thrive they must develop antiinflammatory Bioflavonoids. The most abundant species of
plant in the Sonoran Desert, with the highest levels of antiinflammatory Bioflavonoids, is the superfruit-producing
Nopal cactus.
t was a most fortunate serendipity. TriVita CEO Michael
Ellison was on a wilderness adventure in the vast
Sonoran Desert – the most extreme desert in the world.
His guides were natives of the Sonoran Desert: the Pima
Indians. Sitting around the campfire in the evening, the
natives told the stories of their beloved land. Many actually
brought medicinal plants into the camp and prepared them
for Michael to experience.
The secrets to a long, healthy life
Our research into the plants of the Sonoran Desert led me to
the University of Arizona where statistics on the Pima people
are archived. In traditional Pima lands, the natives do not
have running water, electricity, paved roads or air conditioning. Still, they flourish with a lifespan similar to ours and
a far greater health span. We long to live their
healthy, exuberant life and we work
diligently to understand how we can
be like them.
The traditional Pima are a vibrant,
healthy, happy group with ready smiles
and enthusiasm for life well into their senior
years. I began working with the elders of the
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Let me tell you about Angel, a tribal elder. Angel is the established guardian of the Nopal fruit harvest for his tribal
community of about 400 people. His entire life has been
devoted to the traditions of reverence for the land and protection of its resources. Every autumn, Angel gathers the
children of the tribe to tell them the story of the Nopal
fruit before they begin the harvest.
“A blessing from God”
I was privileged to attend one of the harvest
sessions, and I watched as the exuberant
children noisily ran together to the
meeting place where Angel patiently
waited. As he began to tell the story
of the Nopal fruit, everyone stood
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silently, attentively, completely lost in
his story. He told about the fruit and
how it was a blessing from God. He
talked about how eating the fruit made
them part of the land, until the people
and the land were inseparable. He
talked about the deer and the fox that
also ate the fruit and how the people
needed to watch over them and protect
them like they were family. When the
people were sufficiently humbled, it was time for the harvest.
Angel and his wife instructed the people on how to harvest
the fruit: Pick only the ones “kissed by God” (the ripe, ruby
red fruit at the top of the Nopal plant). “These are the ones
for the people. Leave all the rest for the animals of the
Sonoran Desert,” they said.
Angel spoke of the need of the people to be good stewards
of the resources and custodians of the animals. He spoke
about the “mummy deer” that needed to feed their babies
from the Nopal fruit on the lower branches; he told of the
“mummy foxes” that brought their babies to him as if to plead
with him to leave them some food. As I looked at him, tears
were gently rolling down that rugged, patient face as the children – completely mesmerised – learned a lesson that would
mold every decision they made for the rest of their lives.
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A reverence toward the land
We learned our lesson that day as well:
the Sonoran Desert is a wellspring of
wellness. It provides an abundance of
Nopal fruit that we can use to resist
inflammation and improve our health
to become a vibrant, happy group with
enthusiasm for life just like the Pima
people. And we must be thankful and
grateful for the gifts of the Sonora; but,
we must join this noble, happy people as guardians of its
resources and custodians of our extended family, the
deers and foxes!
The Nopal fruit is only harvested once per year. TriVita
contracts with the Sonoran natives to harvest the fruit
according to time-honored traditions that demonstrate
respect for the land. The tribal elders in charge of the harvest
always consider the future when they agree to share their
Nopal fruit. The common ethic is, “Never make a decision
until you have considered its impact on the seventh generation from today.” This ethic stands as a guarantee that we will
never over-harvest this God-given anti-inflammatory Nopal
fruit which has given us our amazing breakthrough wellness
drink – Nopalea.
Healthy Living
Exercise: An Unexpected Source of Energy
A
new process has been discovered
for turning the food we eat into
energy: exercise. Normally, humans
turn food into energy through metabolism
– a Greek word that describes how heat
and light are created by burning wood
in a fire. Metabolism is an example of
controlled inflammation: the “fire inside
you that turns food into energy.” We burn
some of that energy at rest, but we burn
more of it when we exercise.
Chicken or egg?
We need energy to exercise. But now it
seems that exercise is itself a source of
energy. So, the question becomes, do
fitness fanatics exercise because they
have a lot of energy, or, does exercise
give our “health nut friends the energy
we envy?
As it turns out, the answer to both
questions is yes!
We create energy as we burn sugars
(carbohydrates), protein and fats. These
are called macronutrients. Each has a
burn-rate that supplies us with fuel: sugar
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burns quickly, protein takes longer to
burn but the undisputed champion of
stamina is healthy dietary fat.
Dietary fats burn slowly. The fats that
we don’t harvest as fuel for energy
production are used in creating certain
structures inside our body. For example,
brain cells are made mostly of fats.
The healthier the fats are in our diet,
the healthier our brain may become.
Hormones are made mostly of fats.
The healthier the fats are in our diet,
the better our hormones will balance.
Cholesterol is made of fat. The healthier
the fats are in our diet, the healthier our
cholesterol levels will be.
We need healthy fats for stamina, a
healthy brain, balanced hormones
and optimum cholesterol.
Energy from exercise
Fats recycle in our body when we
exercise. For example, fats may become
cholesterol. Some of our healthy
cholesterol may end up in our skin
where hormones interact with sunlight
to produce Vitamin D. Vitamin D then
transports unused fats and cholesterol
from our skin into our muscles. In this
way, fats are recycled and cholesterol is
kept low.
As it turns out, our body recycles fats
with Vitamin D; it recycles Vitamin D
through strenuous muscle exertion –
exercise! Even spending appropriate time
in the sun and taking Vitamin D-rich
supplements will not recycle Vitamin D
unless you also exercise.
So it seems that expending energy
activates the pathway to give us more
energy. Keep this saying in mind:
The less you move, the less you want
to move and the less you are able to
move; the more you move, the more
you want to move and the more you
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success stories
“I thank God for
this product…”
“In the winter of 2006, I
was introduced to TriVita's
Sublingual B-12 by way of a
seminar on an audio tape that
some friends shared with our
Sunday school class.
I had been taking medications for despondency for several years and thought this was
the only way to feel ‘healthy.’ I started taking
the Sublingual B-12 WHILE taking the medications. Within a couple of weeks, under my
doctor's supervision, I was weaned off from
the medications all together, and have not
had to go back to them at all!
I thank God for this product, TriVita, and for
our friends who took the time to share with
me something that changed my life and
those around me, FOREVER!”
Barb T., Member – Gilbert, AZ, USA
success stories
“I've bounced back
from a daily dose of
brain fog, morning
sluggishness and lack
of personal incentive.”
“I was just telling a friend this
morning how after several days of TriVita's
Sublingual B-12, I feel like a new person. I've
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seen at TriVita. If you're over the age of 40
and would do almost anything to feel like
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After only several days of taking TriVita’s
Sublingual B-12, I've bounced back from a
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“Accepting does not necessarily mean ‘liking,’ ‘enjoying,’
or ‘condoning.’ I can accept what is – and be determined
to evolve from there. It is not acceptance but denial that
leaves me stuck.” – Nathaniel Branden
The Healing and
Liberating Power
of Acceptance
By Dr. Judy
I
n life, inevitably, we
will face circumstances and events
that will challenge our
emotional health and
well-being. Sometimes
they are many small
frustrations and disappointments, such as
Judy Ellison, Ph.D. struggling
to lose
weight only to regain it, or getting overlooked
for a promotion at work that you felt
you deserved.
Other times the problems we face are
deep, gut-wrenching traumas. Many
people may be facing or have faced
financial losses, a marriage breakup,
debilitating disease or perhaps the
untimely loss of a loved one. When
these problem situations happen to us,
we have a choice in how we react.
We can resist and become frustrated,
bitter, and exhausted by spending all of
our energy regretting or longing for the
past. Studies have shown that continually
feeling angry, frustrated or depressed by
events beyond your control is extremely
unhealthy. If you have a hard time going
with the flow or facing the facts, you
might be putting yourself at risk for
serious health problems.
On the other hand, we can deal with our
disappointments and circumstances by
developing acceptance. The concept of
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acceptance is powerful. It’s about
coming to terms with reality, no matter
how unfair or unpleasant it may be.
Practicing acceptance can help ease the
tension and stress, while allowing us to
see our situations more clearly.
Release the feeling of powerlessness
In life you will face circumstances that
you cannot control. Feeling powerless is
actually a control issue. You will need to
recognise that there are people, problems
and things that are uncontrollable and
unchangeable and out of your power to
completely affect or change.
In every problem that we face,
no matter how dark it seems,
there is opportunity for something
magnificent to appear.
When you feel out of control and
powerless, remember that by accepting
what IS at the moment, you can rely on
God for strength and power. According to
scripture, “God is my strength and power:
and He makes my way perfect,” II Sam
22:33. It is not your strength alone, but
also God’s, that enables you to accept
what you cannot control or change.
Relinquish the pain of the past
Many times it is easy to blame our
misfortune on someone else, saying, “If my
financial advisor had only warned me, I
wouldn’t be in this mess.” Or, “If Susie had
only told me she was unhappy before it
was too late, we might still be together.”
“If onlys,” don’t change the circumstances. Only you can accept what “IS.”
We can’t cry about unpleasant circumstances and expect them to change.
Accepting what “IS” and deciding to
change your feelings about it creates an
atmosphere to help heal your pain.
Reclaim possibilities through
acceptance
Make this a season of healing and change
as you develop the practice of acceptance.
The healing and liberating power of
acceptance comes when you choose to
accept the experience you have had or
are having at this moment, no matter what
it is. That doesn’t mean we have to be
happy with our current circumstances,
but acceptance means you acknowledge
and accept where you are in life at this
moment. In every problem that we face,
no matter how dark it seems, there is
opportunity for something magnificent
to appear.
Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author
and motivational speaker in Scottsdale,
Arizona, USA. She has inspired people
around the world to reach within and find
their passionate purpose to live a more
meaningful life.
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your body, His Temple – 1 Cor. 6:19-20
Putting faith into action:
think it, speak it, act on it
By Chaplain Gene Henderson
Gene Henderson
“…if you have faith
as small as a
mustard seed, you
can say to this
mountain, ‘Move
from here to there’
and it will move.”
–Matthew 17:20
Have you moved any mountains lately? I
haven’t, but my faith has moved mountains
in my life. Over the years, I’ve seen time
and again the power of faith when we trust
in God to fulfill our life’s purpose.
I announced at a sales meeting that I
would win the car. I put up a picture of
that yellow beauty on my wall, and also in
my samples case. I told everyone in the
company I was going to get that car. Once
a week, I even went to the dealership to sit
in it. That car was very real to me, and so
was my knowledge that I needed to act
accordingly: I sold like crazy and yes, I
won the car.
Living the “Law of Expression”
Positive thinking can take us only so far.
We need to act, and that’s just what TriVita
CEO Michael Ellison writes about in his
book the 10 Keys to Wealth and Wellness.
Michael talks about the “Law of ExpresBut let me be clear: I’m not talking about a sion” and its simple formula:
silent, passive faith that sits in the corner
and waits for a miracle. I’m talking about Think it, speak it and act on it
active, demonstrated faith. Our part of the correspondingly.
bargain is to live our faith… to act as if That’s so powerful. As Michael writes, “If
our dreams, our purpose, are already you can think it, speak it and then act on it,
unfolding. Here’s a personal example:
you will have tapped into the creative
process that brings forth the visible from
Early in my work life, when I was married the invisible. To put it in very mundane
with young children and little money, I terms, you can think about getting a loaf of
yearned for a car. Financially, that was out bread all day long, but if you don’t let
of reach, but the company I worked for had people know you need bread, and you
an incentive program for salesmen like don’t get away from the TV and down
me: If I sold enough merchandise, I could to the store, God’s not going to provide
win a yellow Ford station wagon with that loaf.
wood trim and a tan interior. The image
of that car is as fresh as yesterday. I can Getting back to our mustard seed, the
still smell the upholstery.
question isn’t whether or not it will grow,
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or how much it will grow. It’s knowing that
the seed will grow and flourish, possibly
into something quite large. A farmer
doesn’t dig up the soil every day and look
at his seeds, wondering, “Did they grow
yet?” He knows they’ll grow if he takes
the right actions about water, soil and
time of year.
Walking the walk
It’s one thing to have an idea, to talk about
it clearly and consistently with others. But
it’s quite another to take the final step that
really affirms what you know in your
heart: God will provide, all will unfold
according to His will, and what He has
planned is prosperity and purpose.
Michael puts it well in his book: “How
many people do you know who can talk a
good talk but don’t walk the walk? They
don’t put action to their rhetoric, so their
words ring hollow. What is voiced from
the invisible does not become visible if
there are no consistent and clear actions
related to what is spoken and thought.”
In Michael’s case, walking the walk led to
the creation of TriVita, and to spreading
the message of wellness far and wide.
That’s faith in action, like seeds sprouting
into giant trees.
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Ways to
Improve Your
Memory
D
oes it seem like your memory is
playing tricks on you as you age?
Perhaps you’ve lost your car keys,
misplaced your glasses or
even turned the wrong way
on your drive home. Memory
lapses like these can be
quite common. But don’t
worry just yet; there
are many reasons
for them, and very
few of those reasons are
related to diseases such
as dementia and Alzheimer’s.
How to make a memory
Every second your brain processes
billions of bits of information from
your five senses. You may consciously
perceive only a very small percentage
of this information because one function
of your brain is to filter out unimportant
information.
Memory is classed into two
basic groups:
1. Short-term: Short-term memories
are quickly forgotten when they are no
longer important.
2. Long-term: Long-term memories may
be divided into recent and distant.
How to keep a memory
Reduce stress
Stress kills your memory. The stress
system is designed to ensure survival.
As important as that is, humans do more
every day than merely survive. If you
want to have a good, healthy memory,
do all you can to reduce the need for
fight or flight stress responses.
Learn something new
Memory is facilitated through the
billions of neurons and synapses in your
brain by patterns, retracing old patterns
as well as creating new patterns. The
more new things we master, the more
connections we create and the better our
overall memory will be.
What do you remember?
To recap: Occasional memory lapses
usually indicate you are distracted by
stress. Rehearsing things you want to
remember and practicing new things you
have learned can help you avoid stressinduced memory lapses. Because new
behaviours create new pathways in your
brain, learning something new such as a
new language or musical instrument can
improve your overall memory. Practicing or rehearsing can improve
your memory by moving more
information into long-term.
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Plant-based foods that will help
your body flourish
by Christa Orecchio
Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic Health Counselor
W
hen it comes to inflammation,
phytochemicals are on our side.
Phytochemicals are chemical
compounds that naturally occur in plants,
which help serve a medicinal purpose in
the body to improve health and wellbeing. They interfere with the normal flow
of certain chemical signals sent to and
from the cells involved in chronic inflammation. What that means is that these
powerful compounds actually intercept
the inflammatory response.
To keep pain at bay from the inside out,
your body must be fed the right type of
vitamins, minerals and nutrients to keep
it functioning at a high level. Eating
healthy, plant-based meals will certainly
help your body flourish. Many of these
healing compounds are found in
everyday foods, beverages and spices
like garlic, ginger, cinnamon, red wine
and grapes. However, here are three of
my favorites: powerful, lesser-known
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compounds that work exceptionally well
to fight inflammation.
Turmeric
Turmeric has a distinctive sharp flavor
and accounts for the yellow colour of
curry and American mustard. It works
well for all inflammatory disorders,
including painful, swollen joints, tendinitis and auto-immune conditions, but
takes two months for benefits to develop.
Note: It is not to be used if you have
gallstones or bile duct dysfunction.
Boswellin
This is the extract of the herb Boswellia,
used in Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine. Its
anti-inflammatory properties rival those
of prescription medications without the
stomach irritation.
Nopal cactus
This super food
contains unique and
powerful classes of
Bioflavonoids,
scientifically proven to help the body
detoxify and reduce inflammation. The
harsher the environment, the greater the
Bioflavonoid production. That’s why the
Nopal cactus has some of the highest
concentrations of Bioflavonoids – it lives
in the brutally inhospitable conditions of
the Sonoran Desert.
TriVita’s Nopalea™ is a good source of
concentrated Nopal cactus. This delicious-tasting wellness liquid allows
Bioflavonoids to enter into your system in
an easily absorbable form so they begin
to restore your vitality on a cellular level.
By helping the body reduce the toxins
surrounding your cells and enabling
essential nutrients to reach each cell, the
Bioflavonoids in Nopalea can help
reduce the inflammation in your body
that leads to disease.
If you haven’t already taken the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge, see page 6 for more information.
The amazing power
of anti-inflammatory
Bioflavonoids
Nopalea™ offers an abundance of these inflammation-busting nutrients
by Brazos Minshew, TriVita® Chief Science Officer
A
relatively new
discovery
has merged
ingredients in
nature in a way
that science did not
know was possible.
These nutrients
are protein-bound
Bioflavonoids.
Brazos Minshew,
Chief Science Officer
Bioflavonoids were
originally thought to be just a pigment –
an inert colour that made a plant pretty,
but imparted no real health benefit.
As time progressed, science discovered that the protein structure of Bioflavonoids is not only beneficial – it is
vital for life! Soon, the anti-inflammatory
value of Bioflavonoids opened the
door of discovery: Bioflavonoids exist
in a wide variety. There are over 1,100
Bioflavonoids, and each one completes
a specific need in human health by
supplying structure and function to
every human cell.
Important functions of Bioflavonoids
A cell distressed by external toxins and
internal deficiencies will eventually
wither, collapse and die. If more cells die
than can be replaced, we slip into a kind
of “deficit spending” and our lean body
mass withers. This is called sarcopenia
or premature aging. Bioflavonoids can
be used to shore up or strengthen the
cell wall, which leads to cell rehydration
and repair. A cell in the human body
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is very much like a water balloon:
tremendous internal pressure held in
place by a thin membrane. Your body
maintains this pressure by keeping a
perfect balance of minerals inside and
outside the cell wall. If this balance of
minerals shifts, the membrane becomes
unstable and the “water” pours out;
the cell dies.
The mineral balancing effects of
Bioflavonoids relentlessly work to
maintain a 2:1 ratio of minerals:
potassium inside the cell, sodium
outside the cell; magnesium inside the
cell, calcium outside the cell and so on.
This maintains the integrity of the cell
wall and keeps the cell from “popping” –
dying prematurely.
Speaking of popping a cell, nothing
pops a cell like a toxin. We are exposed
to toxins from the air we breathe, the
water we drink and the food we eat.
We are also exposed to toxins from
within our own body: allergies, bacteria,
viruses and metabolism.
Bioflavonoids support the structure and
function of the cell as mentioned before.
They also work to neutralise toxins by
supporting your natural detoxification
processes as well as draining away
accumulations of toxic waste.
inflammation is certain to appear.
Chronic inflammation is at the heart
of the most feared diseases we face.
Bioflavonoids serve as anti-inflammatory
nutrients to help quench the fire of
chronic inflammation, regardless of
where inflammation begins or what
process it affects. Bioflavonoids help
reduce the activity of the enzymes
known to cause all inflammation.
Concentrated Bioflavonoids
As mentioned before, science has
discovered 1,100 Bioflavonoids, each
with a different structure and different
function. Only the Nopal cactus of the
Sonoran Desert in Arizona, USA and
Mexico contains all of the proteinbound Bioflavonoids. This is because
the Sonoran Desert is the most brutally
inhospitable desert in the world, and
the Nopal plant contains all the unique
and powerful Bioflavonoids needed to
survive in this intense environment.
How about you? Is your environment
so intense that you are threatened by
chronic inflammation? Are you exposed
to toxins from outside and inside your
body? If so, perhaps the emerging
science of protein-bound Bioflavonoids
– the anti-inflammatory protein/
antioxidant complex from the Sonoran
Desert – can help you live a happier life!
If toxins accumulate or trauma injures a
cell, if stress creates tension or if nutrient
deficiency weakens a cell, then chronic
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C
Why Vitamin
is so important
It’s more crucial to your health
than you might think
Would you like to hear something
interesting about Vitamin C? Almost all
mammals produce Vitamin C as ascorbic
acid in their livers. But not humans. In fact,
almost all animals in the Animal Kingdom
produce Vitamin C every day to maintain
their health. Why don’t humans produce
Vitamin C? How much Vitamin C do you
need to take? What effect does Vitamin C
have in your body?
How much Vitamin C do you need?
Let’s answer the easy question first: How
much Vitamin C does a person need to
take? Well, when animals produce
Vitamin C it is according to their needs at
that time in their lives. A young dolphin
may produce much more Vitamin C than
an older sibling or parent. However, all
dolphins – and all other animals – produce
more Vitamin C when they have an
infection, when they are exposed to toxins
and when they are under stress. So, we
understand that people need different
amounts of Vitamin C at different times in
their lives. They also need more Vitamin
C when they face challenges to their
health and well-being.
Blood – Your blood needs Vitamin C to know is that people are healthier when
they eat Vitamin C-rich fruits and
convert iron into hemoglobin.
Thyroid – Your thyroid gland needs vegetables. And in this stress-filled, toxic
Vitamin C to convert copper into thyroid world we have created, more Vitamin C is
needed than a depleted diet can provide.
enzymes that carry protein.
This is why we have supplements to
Collagen – All of the collagen in your help us compensate for the special
skin, gums and the rest of your body circumstances we face in today’s world. requires Vitamin C to convert dead protein
from your diet into living tissue. This
makes you look good as well as feel good!
Serving
Vitamin C content
Food
Immune system function – Vitamin C
activates a certain kind of immune cell
called a lymphocyte. Lymphocytes, as the
name implies, live mostly in your lymph
system. However, they can travel in your
bloodstream as well. Lymphocytes that
have been activated by your thymus gland
can go anywhere in your body to help
fight disease. The thymus gland uses
Vitamin C to program lymphocytes to
search out one specific target and help
destroy it.
Antioxidant protection – Vitamin C is
also an antioxidant. Your body uses it to
make glutathione – the “mother” of all
antioxidants. What’s more, all other
antioxidants can be refreshed by Vitamin
How your body uses Vitamin C
C. Important antioxidants like Vitamins A
What does your body do with all that
and E can have their lifespan extended by
Vitamin C? Well, Vitamin C makes things
Vitamin C. Antioxidants protect you from
happen. In the human body, Vitamin C
premature aging.
makes almost everything happen!
Why we need Vitamin C from
Bones – All the minerals in your bones outside sources
require Vitamin C to turn them from lifeless The final question is: Why don’t humans
rocks into health-building minerals.
produce Vitamin C like other animals?
The answer is, no one knows. What we do
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There’s more Vitamin C
in 1 serving of Vital C
than in 10 pounds
of oranges!
size
(mg)
1 cup
95
Papaya
1 cup
85
Kiwi
1 medium
70
Orange
1 medium
70
Pepper, red or green, raw
½ cup
65
Broccoli, cooked
½ cup
60
Cantaloupe
¼ medium
60
Strawberries
Kale, cooked
1 cup
55
Brussels sprouts, cooked
½ cup
50
Orange juice
½ cup
50
Pepper, red or green,
cooked
½ cup
50
Mango
1 cup
45
Grapefruit
½ medium
40
Snow peas, fresh, cooked
½ cup
40
Grapefruit juice
½ cup
35
Artichoke, boiled
1 medium
30
Sweet potato, baked
with skin
1 medium
28
Potato, baked with skin
1 medium
25
Avocado
1 medium
24
Pineapple
1 cup
24
Cauliflower, raw
1/2 cup
23
Snow peas, frozen,
cooked
1/2 cup
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Medical tests: which ones, how often?
O
ne of the questions doctors are asked most is some
variation of this: “How often should I be checked for
high blood pressure?” – or bone density or colorectal
cancer, or any of several other standard health tests. You
name the type of screening, and chances are that many
people are unsure how often to have these important tests.
The chart on this page will give you a quick, handy reference
you can discuss with your healthcare provider. Remember:
you and your health are unique, so use this guide as a
starting point. And be sure to ask if any other tests are
needed, based on your age, as well as your health history,
and that of family members.
Regular check-ups are very important, as you already know.
If you’re overdue for an annual physical, why not make an
appointment today?
Since early detection is one of the most powerful weapons
we have against serious disease, make sure you do all you
can to protect yourself and take care of your loved ones;
schedule your check-up now! Blood Pressure Checks
At least every two years, if normal
Cholesterol Test
Checked at least once, then regularly as determined by your healthcare provider and depending
upon family history
Homocysteine Test
Checked at least once, then regularly as determined by your healthcare provider
Physical Exam
Every three years from age 20-39, every two years from age 40-49, and annually
after age 50
Diabetes Screening
During physical exam, or annually if at high risk for diabetes
Bone Density Test
(for osteoporosis)
At-risk patients should begin scans at age 40, at menopause or as directed by
healthcare provider
Pap Smears
For women every 1-3 years
Mammograms
For healthy women every 1–2 years after age 40; if concerned see your
healthcare provider immediately
Annually after age 50; if at high risk annually after age 40
PSA Blood Test
Colorectal Cancer
Screening
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Regular screening for men and women at age 50 or if at high risk (family history
of colorectal cancer or diagnosis of ulcerative colitis). This test may include
sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, rectal exam and a fecal occult blood test.
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Member Spotlight
Nopalea™ and
Sublingual B-12
have turned around
Audrey’s health
“I am truly a product of the product!”
A
udrey L. has seen more than
her share of health issues. A
registered comprehensive nurse,
this Brisbane resident had to partially
retire due to deteriorating health over the
last few years.
“I have been suffering with tingling and
numbness on my left side from my neck
to my fingertips for many years,” says
Audrey. “I was unable to sleep on my left
side. Oftentimes I would wake up crying
with pain in my left arm, especially if I
had rolled over onto it. It would go numb
and feel dead. When using the computer
for longer than 30 minutes I lost all
feeling in my left hand with excruciating
pain up and down my left side. I could
not open any type of container with a
lid or using a can opener.”
Audrey was diagnosed with a nerve
entrapment in both wrists but did not
have surgery due to another condition
– chronically stiff and painful wrist
joints. She took several medications to
deal with the pain. But things started to
change after Audrey got her first bottle
of Nopalea.
“A week after taking Nopalea, I found
myself actually turning onto my left side
to sleep. I usually lie on my left side
now when I get into bed and have had
no numbness or dead arm. The pain in
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my right hand improved
almost 100% and now I am
able to open bottles and
cans with no pain at all.
Today I am also able to sit
at the computer and type for a couple
of hours.” Audrey has also stopped
taking her pain and anti-inflammatory
medication.
The relief continues…
Audrey suffered with extreme allergies;
her symptoms were especially acute
during the night, contributing to ongoing
insomnia. At times, her symptoms
became so severe that she had to
take sick leave from work. The only
effective relief came from a prescription
medication that can suppress the
immune system, lead to premature aging
and block the absorption of Vitamin
B-12. So she was more than happy to
give Nopalea and Sublingual B-12 a try.
Within a short time, Audrey began to
experience great improvements in her
allergy symptoms. She stopped taking
her prescription medication* and says
she is now almost completely allergy
free. “My husband is a truck driver and
is usually in bed around 9 p.m., so he
noticed I was going to bed earlier and
that I hadn’t been waking him up during
the night from sniffing and sneezing.”
“...Today I am also able to sit at the
computer and type for hours.” – Audrey
Audrey also points out quick results
from taking Sublingual B-12. A medical
treatment 12 years ago for an overactive
thyroid had affected her ability to retain
information and concentrate. “The
third day after taking B-12 I noticed the
difference,” asserts Audrey. “I was more
alert and clearer thinking.”
Audrey doesn’t hesitate to tell others
about the great experience she’s had
with Nopalea and Sublingual B-12.
“I am so excited with the results using
Nopalea and B-12. I am truly a product
of the product!” *Results may vary. Do not stop taking any medication without first consulting your healthcare provider. If symptoms persist more than two weeks,
contact your healthcare provider.
Products you love, wellness you share:
and get a payday, too!
D
id you know that you could be earning extra
income, doing what you already love to do with
TriVita products? Like so many TriVita Members,
you probably share wellness by referring Nopalea,
Sublingual B-12 and other great TriVita products to
friends and family. Why not get paid at the same time?
Become a TriVita Affiliate, and get paid for telling others
about the TriVita products that have worked so well
for you. It’s that simple and easy. All it takes is a phone
call and a few minutes to join our Affiliate Member
Program… and it’s FREE to join!
Pay for your own products, earn weekly income
Whether you want to simply cover the cost of your own
TriVita favourites, or earn extra money, it makes sense
to become a TriVita Affiliate Member.
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We’ll even pay you via direct deposit, which will allow
you to receive weekly deposits of your compensation to
your bank account. When you call to place your next TriVita order, be sure
to ask your Wellness Consultant about becoming an
Affiliate Member. It’s easy and it’s free! If you’d like to get
started today, call 1800-257-538 or go to trivita.com.
With so many great reasons to become a TriVita Affiliate
Member, why wait? The sooner you act, the sooner
you’ll experience the rewards. And the sooner you’ll
see for yourself:
It pays to share wellness!
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Share the wellness –
and fun – on Facebook
Two great, global ways to join
TriVita’s online community
N
ow that you’ve discovered TriVita, you’re part of an
international wellness community that’s expanding
around the globe – and all over Facebook, too.
Whether you’re enjoying the benefits of Nopalea™, Sublingual B-12
or any great TriVita product, you can keep going on your wellness
journey every time you go online. Facebook has two special pages
where people who share your interest in wellness are sharing
stories, videos, photos and more:
facebook.com/trivita
facebook.com/friendsofnopalea
When you visit facebook.com/trivita, you’ll “like” what you see
(and we’d love to get your thumbs-up!):
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Exclusive content on health and wellness
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Product information and videos
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Wellness stories from people just like you
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Photos, updates and much more
If Nopalea is your passion (or you’re just curious about this
anti-inflammatory wellness sensation), visit facebook.com/
friendsofnopalea and find even more to “like”:
nReal-life stories of Nopalea’s amazing power to help the
body fight inflammation and pain
nLinks to connect with others on their wellness and
wealth journeys
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Easy ways to share your own Nopalea story
Visit both pages… visit often… and see, share and learn all the
great things going on with wellness-seekers like you. Be part
of the Facebook community for Nopalea and TriVita, and
“experience wellness®” like never before.
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Chocolate lovers, rejoice: you may have a healthier heart
Perth, WA
Heart problems may be less likely
in older women who eat chocolate,
say researchers in the Archives of
Internal Medicine.
Scientists followed 1,216 women over
the age of 70 for 10 years. They found
that those who ate chocolate at least
once a week (one serving was equal
to the amount of cocoa in one cup of
hot cocoa) were 35% less likely to be
hospitalised or die from heart disease
and 60% less likely to be hospitalised or
die from heart failure than those who ate
less than one serving per week.
They found that the women who ate
chocolate daily and those who ate
it weekly experienced comparable
heart health benefits. However, more
research is needed to explain the results
of the study.
Low Vitamin D levels linked to diabetes risk
Melbourne, VIC
Low Vitamin D levels are associated with
type 2 diabetes risk, according to a study
published in Diabetes Care. Scientists
from the University of Melbourne found
that people with lower than average
Vitamin D levels had a 57% higher
chance of developing diabetes than
people with Vitamin D levels in the
recommended range.
Researchers measured Vitamin D levels in
over 5,000 people without diabetes. After
five years, researchers measured Vitamin
D levels again and determined that 200 of
the participants had developed diabetes.
They found that 6 in 100 people with low
Vitamin D levels developed diabetes,
versus 3 in 100 with regular levels that
developed diabetes.
Further studies are needed to determine
if supplementation affects diabetes risk
and if so, how much is required.
Skin, hair reflects eating habits
Gold Coast, QLD
Experts agree that a balanced
wholesome diet will keep your skin
healthy. However, according to a report
in the Gold Coast Mail, there are specific
foods that will give it a boost. The most
important component for good skin
is Vitamin A, which can be found in a
variety of low-fat dairy products. The
antioxidants in blackberries, blueberries,
strawberries and plums also protect from
the damage of free radicals. Salmon,
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walnuts, canola oil and flaxseed deliver
essential fatty acids that are necessary
for healthy membranes.
These foods, along with beans and
leafy green vegetables will help ensure
healthy hair. Unlike the skin, hair cannot
repair itself. That is why getting the right
balance of vitamins and proteins is so
important.
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Healthy weight
= Healthy heart
T
hese days, most people know that carrying extra
weight can spell trouble for heart health. Add the
continuing increase in overweight and obesity,
and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. So how can you help
yourself be in the low risk category?
First things first: how much is too much?
Two common guidelines of overweight and obesity are
waist circumference and body mass index (BMI). A waist
larger than 101.6 centimeters for men and larger than 88.9
centimeters for women is considered high-risk.
Body Mass Index (BMI) for Adults
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want to consider making some lifestyle changes. The
bottom line is this: carry around too much weight, and
you carry around some serious risks to your heart health.
5 kilograms can make a difference
It may sound hard to believe but it’s true: Losing as little as
5 kilograms extra can cut your risk of disease – even death.
With so much at stake, why not take action today for lasting
weight loss? The U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
offers these key reasons and recommendations for reaching a
healthy weight:
• To lower elevated blood pressure.
• To lower elevated levels of total cholesterol, LDL
(“bad”) cholesterol, and triglycerides, and to raise
low levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
• To lower elevated blood glucose levels.
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plan on the amount of weight lost.
• The combination of a reduced calorie diet and
increased physical activity is recommended since
it produces weight loss that may also result in
decreases in abdominal fat and increases in
cardiorespiratory fitness.
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BMI takes your height
and weight into consideration to determine if you are
underweight, normal, overweight or obese. Check the
chart to the right to see where
you stand.
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10 Essentials
for Health and
Wellness
Let the elements of
healthy living enhance
your life
T
riVita was founded on the keys
to living a fulfilling, healthy life
of purpose. We call them the 10
Essentials for Health and Wellness, and
they’ve helped guide countless numbers
of people on their wellness journeys.
Essential #1: Breathe Deeply
Inhale a full measure of reviving air,
hold, then release stress and toxins.
A healthy immune system is dependent
upon deep breathing. Your lymphatic
system powers the immune response in
your body, and lymph fluid moves as you
inhale and exhale – by deep breathing.
Essential #2: Drink Water
It’s the original energy drink:
pour in its power and feel alive.
Feeling tired? Drink up to help your mind
and body stay in balance, clear away
waste and use food efficiently. Half your
body weight is the number of ounces of
water you should drink daily.
Essential #3: Sleep Peacefully
Let a regular sleep routine rejuvenate
and repair both body and mind.
Too little sleep can set us up for premature
aging, depression and other serious
health issues. Consider a research study,
which found that those who got sufficient
sleep were much less likely to suffer a
heart attack than those who were in
“sleep debt.”
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Essential #4: Eat Nutritiously
A healthy life runs on healthy food:
enjoy the benefits of both.
Food is the primary source of nutrients
that literally fuel life. Let vegetables and
fruits (preferably fresh) be your daily
source of antioxidants and fibre.
Essential #8: Practice Gratitude
An “attitude of gratitude” brings
more happiness, health and calm.
Focus on the positive to boost your
emotional health, and reduce stress and
the damage it causes. You’ll not only
feel better, but you’ll be better.
Essential #5: Enjoy Activity
It feels good because it’s good for
you: get up and move every day.
Exercise benefits both mind and body.
It can improve your mood and outlook
on life, give you more energy, promote
flexibility and strength and help your
body work better.
Essential #9: Develop Acceptance
Free yourself from worry: accept what
you can’t change and move on.
When you know there are things in life
that you can’t change, you free yourself
to handle the things you can change.
It’s a powerful tool for creating wellness:
a mind cleared of needless worry,
ready to help you enjoy all the blessings
of your life.
Essential #6: Give and Receive Love
A heart that loves spreads joy – and
builds a stronger immune system!
Healthy, loving relationships are key to
truly experiencing wellness. The nurturing
you receive from loved ones helps you
and your immune system stay healthy.
Essential #7: Be Forgiving
Release yourself from the burden
of grudges, and welcome in peace.
Holding on to past resentments doesn’t
just cloud your emotional health: your
physical self can respond to such negative
feelings with stomach problems, muscle
aches and more.
Essential #10: Develop a
Relationship with God
To cultivate your own well-being and
happiness, nourish your spirit.
People who nurture their spiritual
selves every day get real benefits: lower
blood pressure, fewer strokes and less
emotional turmoil. What’s more, those
with strong spiritual ties lose weight
more easily, and have a stronger social
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