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4 A Harvest of Health

New multi-nutrient complex!Wellavoh o ers a bounty of wellness for men and women.

8 Seasons GreetingsFrom Everyone at TriVita Holiday wishes to all of youfrom all of us.

14 Four Easy Steps to StayBalanced During the HolidaysHealthy dining tips to keepyou on track this season.

16 I Feel Better at 41Than I Did at 28Johns amazinghealth transformationwith TriVita products.

20 Lose with Leanology For Your Healths SakeResearch uncovers big dangersfrom excess weight.

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21 Tis the Season for GivingYour contribution to theHouse of Giving will touchcountless lives.

25 Tulas Freedomfrom Pain and Illness TriVita products have givenher a new lease on life.

27 Is Your Self TalkHelping or Hurting?Make 2010 your year of positive living.

ON MY MIND

EDITORS NOTE

C hristmas is one of my favoriteholidays, and this year it will be especially wonder ul. The newestmember o the amily, my six-month-oldgrandson, Harper, will be lling my homewith extra joy and laughter. I can hardly waitto have all three o my daughters at home tocelebrate this special season.

Its hard to believe that my daughter Brittany isa mother hersel . It seems like just a ew yearsago that my girls were very young, and Ill alwaystreasure Christmas 1989 in particular. My girlswere two, six and nine at the time. I had one

avorite book I read them rom the time theywere old enough to sit still and listen. It wasa book about the true meaning o Christmassurrounding the story o St. Nicholas. The

book ocused on how much St. Nicholas trulyloved God and how he gave secretly to others,wanting no recognition. You see, I shared withmy daughters how God is their Provider andeverything we have comes rom Him.

They loved the story, enjoying everythingabout Christmas even going to the mall andsitting on Santas lap and getting their picturestaken. They knew the truth and recognizedthat the celebration where we gatheredtogether amily and riends and exchanged gi tswas or one reason only to honor God andcelebrate the birth o His Son.

My daughters all have sensitive, giving heartsand have always been more concerned withwhat they could give others, rather than

ocusing on what they wanted or themselves.

They would o ten wrap up some o theiravorite personal treasures and give themto each other what a sacri ce!

All amilies have their traditions and onethat I grew up with was opening a ewpresents on Christmas Eve, then ndingspecial gi ts sitting under the tree Christmasmorning, along with meaning ul little gi tsin our homemade stockings. This particular

Christmas Eve, we had drawn names withour extended amily or a gi t exchange,

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a - e p e p e pe g e ppBy Brazos Minshew, Chief Science Offi cer

N o matterwhereyou live,your core health,or oundationalhealth, can nowdraw its strongestsupport rom the

extreme conditions o the SonoranDesert. Altogether 17 di erent tribesthrive in the Southwestern region o

North America, and the people whoprosper in this environment havelessons or the rest o the world. Itwas here that we at TriVita oundthe inspiration or Nopalea , theastonishing wellness drink, and nowwe draw on the secrets o this regionagain to bring you Wellavoh .

Wellavoh (wel-lah vo h) is derived rom the Native American language o the SonoranDesert. It means Wellness Harvest. Thesepeople regard the Sonoran Desert as a wellspringo wellness. Their concept o wellness is a belie that individuals can be healthy only within ahealthy community. The skills and wisdom theyhave developed over many generations haveproduced a nearly illness- ree society.

We have included many plants indigenous tothe Sonoran Desert in our Sonoran Bloom multi-nutrient complex, Wellavoh. Thesesame plants are used as health-promoting

oods by the people o the region.

Vitamins and minerals essential or human healthI we have the nutrients we need at the momentwe need them, we will thrive! Conversely, i we do not have the proper nutrient base in oursystem every day, we will su er loss o energy,poor mental per ormance and increased risk ordisease. All experts agree that the best way toget the nutrients we need is rom whole oods.Most experts agree that the best way to ensurethat you absorb your vitamin supplements is totake them with ood.

Wellavoh is designed with whole- oodcomplexes containing virtually every nutrientknown to science. This exceptional ormula

eeds your body the nutrients it desires andlacks, every day, to avoid any potential gapsin nutrition. It provides you with hard-to-

nd health ul nutrients that go ar beyondan ordinary multi-vitamin. Wellavoh is amulti-nutrient complex that o ers completenutrition both day and night.

Diferent needs or diferent timesHave you ever looked at a restaurantmenu and wondered why certain oods arebreak ast oods while others are pre erredat supper? Well, restaurant owners ollowedthe requests o their customers; customers

ollowed the cravings o their body. Ourbody craves certain nutrients in the morningto support energy throughout the day. Themorning serving o Wellavoh concentratesenergy-producing nutrients or greater vitality.

Now, think o the oods we crave or supper.Typically, heavier, more mineral-rich oodsare pre erred in the evening. The evening

serving o Wellavoh supports what you needmost rest, repair and rejuvenation. Theseeasy-to-swallow so t-gel capsules provideimproved absorption or maximum bene t.Wellavoh vitamins are also individuallypackaged or easy on the go use.

Targeted nutritionor men and women

The nutrient needs or men and women aredi erent. For example, the mens ormulasupports optimal prostate, cholesterol andblood sugar health. The Wellavoh womens

ormula supports optimal bone, skin, hormoneand breast health.

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Wellavoh is designed with whole-food

complexes containing virtually every

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Whats more, Wellavoh contains ourexclusive blends o rare nutrients rom herbs,plants, ruits, oils and more combined todeliver essential health bene ts using so tgels. These blends include the SonoranBlend (with healing plants rom the SonoranDesert); Heart Healthy Oil Complex;Digestive Blend and Whole Food Blend.

Wellavoh also includes six essentialnutrient classes that make it acomplete multi nutrient complex:

Vitamins ( or vitality and health)

Macro and trace minerals (to maintainhealthy bones, muscles and heart)

Phytonutrients (whole oodconcentrates or better absorption)

Enzymes (to support metabolism atthe cellular level)

Essential Fatty Acids ( or heart andbrain health)

The importance o supplementsThe word supplementmeans an addition tosomething to make up or a de ciency. Allsupplements are in addition to a healthydiet. They make up or the de ciency we acebecause o poor nutrient density in our oods.They also help out when we miss the mark o diet per ection.

Supplements wont make up or bad dietarychoices. We created Wellavoh to ll in thegaps o a healthy diet. As you review your diet

or the past week, ask yoursel , Did I eat theright amount o ruits and vegetables everyday? (5 servings or children, 7 servings orwomen and 9 servings or men.) I you can sayyes congratulations! I you are like mostpeople you did not reach that goal. And, i youare like most o us, you did not eat all o your

ruits and vegetables rom an organic source;

so, the ruits and vegetables may have been o low nutrient value.

Staying on top o our nutrient reserve isimportant. Our body makes millions o newcells every day heart cells, brain cells, boneand blood cells. Every time a cell dies, it shouldbe replaced. I you do not have the rightamount o nutrients to construct a new cell youwill either make an incomplete cell or none atall. The outcome is bad in either case; so, wereally need to keep all nutrients on board at alltimes. This is why we suggest Sonoran Bloom Wellavoh because it gives you the nutrientsyou need at the moment you need them.

Feed your body the nutrients it may lack from an average diet: take SonoranBloom Wellavoh, the complete multi-nutrient complex. Wellavohs customizedmens and womens formulas give you 22 di erent vitamins and minerals.

The MENS FORMULAsupports optimal prostate, cholesterol and bloodsugar health.

The WOMENS FORMULAsupports optimal bone, skin, hormone andbreast health.

AM and PM formula keeps you energized during the day, helps your bodyrepair and rejuvenate during the night.

Easy-to-swallow, individually-packaged soft-gel capsules for improvedabsorption, maximum bene t.

Wellavoh gives your body powerful support in these key areas:

Cardiovascular health

Skin health

Immune function

Bone health

Cognitive health

Hormonal health

Digestive health

Reproductive health

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Scott Conard, M.D., is the founder of TienaHealth,an organization of medical doctors in primarycare practice who emphasize healthy lifestylesto maintain wellness. Dr. Conard is considereda national expert on disease prevention. TienaHealth also conducts clinical trials.

Scott Conard, M.D.Founder, TienaHealth

I youre a regular reader o the

VitaJournal, you probably knowhow crucial Vitamin B-12 is tobrain health. As Ive written here,study a ter study shows B-12s rolein ighting brain erosion, dementia(including Alzheimers disease),attention de icit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), bipolar disorder and otherin lammatory brain conditions.

As a practicing physician, I can tell you aboutsomething even more remarkable: when youtake TriVita Sublingual B-12 with thenew wellness drink Nopalea , the uniquecombination can help both your brain and yourbody achieve optimal health. I recommendSublingual B-12 with anti-in lammatory Nopalea

or a range o in lammatory brain disorders, andor in lammatory artery disorders such as high

blood pressure and hardening o the arteries.The science behindthe powerhouse pairFor a scientific look at why B-12 and Nopalea

work so well together, Ive asked TriVita Chief Science Officer Brazos Minshew to explain.

This is a story about at: good at, properlymetabolized at. Two-thirds o the humanbrain is at. When people have Alzheimers,or ADHD, the big thing theyre missing isgood at that gets where it needs to go tohelp the brain and body work well.

The truth is most o us dont eat enougho the right kinds o ats. But even when we do,

there are toxins in our environment that keepus rom metabolizing them properly (using them

or energy). The soil that most ood is grown in that most o us eat is contaminated with lead andother heavy metals that block metabolism o at.

So what can detoxi y the lead that blocksthe good at rom getting through? TriVitasSublingual B-12. One o the most importantthings that Sublingual B-12 does or us is tounblock our metabolism so that the ats can getto where we need them. These ats repair ournerves, keep our brains rom being erodedand produce the energy we need to live ulland healthy lives.

Meet taurine, the pilot

o our at transport systemOnce the good ats have been unblocked byB-12, they need to get to all the places in thebrain and body where they do their good work.They need a transport specialist (actually atransport molecule), and its an amino acidcalled taurine. However, we dont get taurinein our diet. Our bodies have to manu actureit, and almost anything (such as toxic lead,emotional distress, injury or trauma or nutrientde iciencies) can interrupt the process. Heresthe exciting part where Nopalea comes in:Nopalea is loaded with taurine!

Thats right, Nopalea, which is so bene icial inhelping our bodies ight in lammation and toxins,also helps eed our brains and bodies with taurine.

Now, you may have heard that a little taurineis contained in bee and ish, and thats true.However, taurine is what we call heat- ragile

and is destroyed by cooking. So a supplementalsource o taurine must be ound i we are tohave optimum at metabolism. This is where

Nopalea comes in: Nopalea is the only mature fruit source of taurine in all of nature!

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with three times the Vitamin B 12TriVita Super Sublingual B-12 helps you achieve:

Sustained mental energy, stamina and alertness Improved mood with a more positive outlook on li e Greater mental ocus, clarity and concentration Sharper memory with less orget ulness

Plus, Super Sublingual B-12 gives your brainand nerves the essential nutrients they need tohelp replenish brain uel and help repair damaged nerves.And all this is yours with a convenient, once-a-day tablet.

Alfred Libby, M.D. Inventor of TriVita Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid Dr. Libby, a renowned nutraceutical pioneer, worked to help hundreds of patients feel betterevery day. An associate of Dr. Linus Pauling (Nobel Prize Laureate), Dr. Libby developed this

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I have been taking SublingualB 12 for many years... addingNopalea has been a real blessing.I have been taking TriVita Sublingual B-12

for many years and adding Nopalea hasbeen a real blessing. The B-12 gives me aboost and I am getting to the age wherepeople get dementia. I take this to protectagainst it. Right now, I dont seem to haveany issues, but I do want to take preventativemeasures. I am going to start my husbandon Sublingual B-12 as well, so he can feel thebenets. I am thoroughly sold. I take it morefor the mental clarity and energy, along with

protection from dementia and memory loss.NORMA S. C HEROKEE VILLAGE , AR

I take TriVitas Super SublingualB 12 and it is working great!At the age of 35 my doctor diagnosed thepain in the middle of my back as a rib nervecondition. I started with Vitamin B injections.However, I didnt like the side effects. TriVitaSublingual B-12 greatly improved my life

because I dont have that nasty vitamintaste in my mouth. Now I take TriVitas SuperSublingual B-12 and it is working great!NORMA H. D OWNEY , CA

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Sublingual B 12 & NopaleaSo thats another reason why Nopalea is sucha breakthrough. Not only does it help ightthe in lammation o allergies, arthritis, auto-immune disorders and more, but in partnershipwith Sublingual B-12 its a must to help usthink, eel and unction at our best. Heres ananalogy that may help you remember: think o a gondola on a canal in Venice. Taurine is thegondola, Sublingual B-12 is the gondolier, andthe good ats are the happy couple sitting thereenjoying the ride to their destination.

My thanks to Brazos for that clear and colorfulexplanation. I hope hes helped you betterunderstand the science behind Nopalea and itsremarkable benefits.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Foodand Drug Administration. This product is not intendedto diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Blessings from the CEOs OfficeDuring this Christmas season, we want to thank you,not only for this year, but for 10 wonderful years of letting us be a part of your Wellness Journey. We have been very blessed by our relationship with you. Ourdesire will always be to help you live a healthier, moreprosperous and joyful life. Have a Blessed Christmasand a healthy and Happy New Year.

Blessings from the Legal Department With sincere gratitude we want to thank you for yourdedication to health and wellness. Your health andrelationship with God is important to us and we partnertogether with you for physical and spiritual well-being. We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Blessings from the Canadian OfficeHoliday wishes from TriVita Canada as we expressto all our loyal Members and Affiliates a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy the season; we wish you a very healthy and prosperous New Year.

Blessings from Human Resources, Operationsand Information Technology May your health, wellness and your personal walk with God find you filled with gratitude and peace thisChristmas season. We are grateful you have partneredwith TriVita and pray for you as you continue on your

journey towards your physical, emotional and spiritualwellness into 2010!

Blessings from Creative ServicesThe Creative Services Department sends the warmestof holiday greetings to everyone in the TriVita wellnesscommunity. We wish you health, happiness andprosperity, now and through all the joyful seasons

to come.

Blessings from Sales and MarketingFrom all of us on the Sales and Marketing team, wethank you for your commitment to your own healthand inspiring others to experience greater wellness. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a New Yearfilled with health, wellness and happiness.

Blessings from the Finance Department Our Finance Department wishes you and your loved onesa blessed, joyful holiday season. We hope that 2010 is the year for everyone to experience wellness and abundance!

Blessings from Order Fulfillment Seasons Greetings from the staff at GDF. It has been ourpleasure serving you in 2009. We wish you and your lovedones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Blessings from the CARE Center and Affiliate Member ServicesThe most rewarding aspect of being

a part of the CARE Center is havingthe opportunity to speak with you, our valued Members and Affiliates, about your wellness experiences. As 2009 comesto an end, we would like to thank you forenriching our lives each time you call us! Your stories of triumph touch our hearts,and you bring us a greater sense of achievement at the end of the day know-ing we helped you come one step closer

to fulfilling your life purpose. As a partof our TriVita family, we CARE about you and look forward to hearing

about your accomplishments in2010. On behalf of all of us, we

wish you and your loved onesa blessed holiday season and

a safe, happy, healthy andpeaceful New Year!

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This feature continues a newVitaJournal series

about toxins around us: in our food, air and waterand in our daily environments.

Do you have hay ever that seems unrelatedto the season? Is there an asthma su erer inyour home with unexplained attacks? Is apersistent skin rash a mystery? The culprit inall these cases could be lurking right insideyour home: mold.

Mold is a growing organism, a ungus oundeverywhere. Outdoors, its part o the naturalcycle, breaking down dead matter such as

allen leaves and dead trees. Indoors, though,mold can be a problem. Take a wet or dampspot, add molds reproductive spores and youcan have a ull-blown health crisis.

Mold is a well-known allergen (something thatcauses allergic reactions), and can trigger allthese symptoms:

Sneezing Runny nose Red eyes Skin rash Asthma attacks

Your home may be spotless and seeminglydry, but mold can lurk in hidden areas:where pipes leak, where appliances dont ventproperly or where a rain gutter drips waterinto a oundation.

There are many types o mold, and they canvary in color rom black to green to white. I you suspect mold in your home, how to handleit will depend on the size o the problem,according to the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA). I the moldy area is less than

about 10 square eet (less than roughly 3eet by 3 eet), you can probably handle the

job yoursel . First, x the leak or other waterproblem that nurtured the mold. Then scrubmold o hard sur aces with detergent andwater, and dry completely. So t materials likeceiling tiles or carpet may have to be replaced.

To handle a bigger problem, check yourphone book or cleaners who specialize inwater damage or water restoration. Be sureto check re erences, and look or companiesa liated with pro essional organizations.

Keeping mold under controlThe EPA advises these steps to prevent andcontrol mold in the home:

Fix water leaks or spills ast.

Clean and repair roo gutters regularly.

Be sure the ground slopes away romthe oundation so water doesnt enter orcollect around it.

Keep air conditioning drip pans clean,and drain lines fowing reely.

Keep indoor humidity between30 and 50 percent.

For more details on mold and how to control it,visit the EPA website at epa.gov/mold/index.html.

Do all you can to help your body protectitsel against the dangers o mold and otherdamaging substances in the environment:drink Nopalea , the astonishing new wellnessdrink. Packed with rare, power ul antioxidantscalled Betalains, Nopalea is ormulated tohelp the body cleanse itsel o toxins and ghtinfammation (see page 10).

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I e-p e e , we e g - ep e 10 E e he We e . t , e e E e #4 #6:E n G e re e e l e.Exploring TriVitas 10 Essentials

E N i ly E i #4 Pies, cookies and other delectable treatscan make it di cult to eat nutritiously thistime o year. However, with a ew strategiesunder your belt, you can partake o some holiday

are while still maintaining a balanced diet.

Plan ahead

1. Dont go to parties hungry. Eat a healthy snack or have adelicious Leanology shake be ore leaving home so you wont

be as tempted by holiday delicacies.2. Think about the parties and gatherings you will be attending

and decide which treats you will enjoy (the must-have pumpkinpie) and which ones you can orgo (green bean casserole).

3. Dont plan on starting a diet January 1; thinking about it canlead to binge eating during the holidays.

Control Here are some tips or controlling your ood intake during this mosttempting o seasons:

1. Cut corners where you can: I you skip the whipped cream onthe pumpkin pie, you can save yoursel about 100 calories. Look

or low- at dips and sauces.

2. Dont linger by the table holding the ood; you may eat severalmore cookies than you planned!

3. Prepare one plate o ood, keep the portions small and eat slowly.

A ter youve eaten, chew gum or sip on a tall glass o water therest o the evening.

4. Avoid alcohol as it is high in calories. Choose water or anotherlow-calorie beverage. Sparkling water is another option; add awedge o lemon or lime to give it a little more favor.

5. Focus on people, not on the platters! Try to spend more timechatting with riends and amily and less time eating.

This year, with some simple planning and determination, you canhave your cake and eat it, too!

G v n R v L v E i #6 During the holiday season, people tend togive love more reely than any other timeo year. But you can give and receive loveyear-round in simple, heart elt ways:

Reach out and hug someone Make it a goal to give at leastve hugs a day; you can hug your spouse, members o your amily

and your riends. You never know when you can make someonesday with this easy way to show a ection. A simple pat on theback or a squeeze o the hand can also show someone you care.

Call a riend You probably know someone who could use alistening ear; take a ew minutes to call someone and spend a ewminutes asking them about their day.

Practice kindness A simple act o kindness can really makesomeones day! Hold open the door or someone or ask i theyneed help carrying groceries. Keep an eye out: Opportunities orkindness abound.

Make complimenting a habit I you notice someone looksgood in a certain color or they did a good job on a work project,compliment them. It will make them eel good and their pleasurewill make you happy as well.

Did you know that giving and receiving love can also improve yourheart health?

Hug your way to healthResearchers rom the University o North Carolina ound that huggingyour partner can help reduce heart rate and blood pressure. Women

who regularly hugged their signi cant other had increased levels o thehormone oxytocin, which in turn helped lower their blood pressure.

Another study ound that women in happy marriages had ewer riskactors or cardiovascular disease than single women or women in

unhappy marriages.

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We p e e e,e e e

By Brazos Minshew, Chief Science Offi cer

As I lookover thescienti c

discoveries in thepast year I am struckwith wonder. Wehave learned so much

in such a brie time. And yet, reallywhat we have validated with testtubes, lab rats and population-basedscienti c studies has merely con rmedwhat our ancestors have known orthousands o years: a healthy diet isthe oundation or wellness!

Wellavoh is designed with whole- oodcomplexes containing virtually everynutrient known to science. Many o these oods have known health values,such as pomegranate or the heart,cranberry or the kidneys and bilberry

or the eyes. However, all o these superoods belong in a healthy diet.

Sonoran BlendContains two healingplants rom the Sonoran

Desert that were used bynative peoples or ood: thenopal cactus, which helpsthe body stabilize bloodsugar and support healthycholesterol, and sage seed,which provides daily energy.

Heart Healthy Oil ComplexContains sh oil, faxseed oil, sesame seed oil,pumpkin seed oil (mensonly) and sage seed oil.These oils contain Omega-3

atty acids as well as lignans oil-based plant chemicalsthat help reduce cholesteroland infammation.

Digestive BlendIncludes ginger extract,

an anti-infammatoryspice that helps improveappetite, reduce nauseaand infammation, andlong pepper extract whichhelps reduce crampingand indigestion.

Whole Food BlendIncludes 24 whole oodconcentrates: pomegranate,grape seed, bilberry, greentea, nopal cactus ruit andmany other antioxidant-rich

ruits and vegetables.

Wellavoh meansa harvest o wellnessLet the gentle, pro ound wisdom o the

Sonoran Desert guide you to increased vitalityand sustained energy. Let the strength o thisextreme environment provide you with thenutrients you need every day. The right nutrientshelp your body do what it does best: THRIVE!

Please see the story on pages 4-5 for moreinformation about Wellavoh.

THRIVE with a daily multi nutrientcomplex for optimal health

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Staying balanced during the holidays:

FOUR EASY STEPSby Christa Orecchio, Certied Clinical Nutritionist, Holistic Health CounselorW hile theholidays canbe a magicaltime o connection, sharingand love, they can also be atime when we throw cautionto the wind with our diets,leading to an imbalancein our health, weight andmoods. Celebratory treats

like alcohol, sugar and rich meals are everywhereduring this time o year. Many o us eat out moreo ten and attend many parties. So what can wedo to enjoy all the un and beauty o the season

without taxing our health?You can start by ollowing my our easy tips oreating out during the holidays.

1: Have a glass o room temperature water with lemon be oreyour meal arrives. The water willhydrate you so you dont mistake excessthirst or hunger. The lemon will alkalizeyour system, ensuring less probability orheartburn. The room temperature waterwill pass through you quicker than coldwater, which impedes digestion.

2: Choose protein basedappetizers/hors doeuvres.This can be anything rom chicken satayor shrimp cocktail, to a piece o cheese,edamame or nuts. The protein will satis yyou so you do not start the carbohydrate

craving cycle that happens when webegin our meals with bread.

3. I you are drinking alcohol,drink it with ood. By waiting untilyou eat to drink alcohol, your blood sugarwill not spike as high, and thus you areless likely to all prey to the carbohydrate/dessert craving.

4: Follow my Whole Journey80/20 Rule. This means that what youeat 80% o the time makes up your healthand you can be lenient with the other20%. Consider all o the ollowing as

sugar: alcohol, bread, starch (whitepotatoes/white rice) and dessert. Chooseonly one o those when you are diningout as your sugar or the night.

The ood that we eat is very important orhealth and balance, but what really eedsus a ull and ul lling li e doesnt comeon a plate. These are things like honest andopen relationships, creative outlets, exerciseand spirituality. I encourage you also to eedyoursel an abundance o these throughout theholidays to ensure you stay balanced and getthe most out o the season.

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cup raw cacaobutter, melted

cup raw cashews

cup rawagave nectar

1 cup raw cacao powder

(or cup carob and cup cacao powder) 2 tsp. vanilla extract (alcohol-free)

or vanilla bean seed

Pinch sea salt (preferably HimalayanPink or Real Salt Sea Salt)

DIRECTIONSIn a food processor tted with the S-blade,process cashews, melted cacao butter and

agave until smooth. Add the remainingingredients and process until well mixedand smooth.

Chill in freezer for 20-40 minutes. The morechilled the mixture is, the easier it will beto roll into truffl es. Once chilled, roll withyour hands into balls and then roll into yourchoice of shredded coconut, raw cacao nibsor raw cacao powder. Store in refrigerator!

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brown rice our

cup canola orsaffl ower oil

cup agave nectar Fruit-sweetened

jam of your choice

DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine oatsand almonds in a blender or food processorand blend until they have the consistency of our. Put the mix in a large bowl with speltour. In a small bowl mix together the oil andagave nectar. Combine wet and dry ingredientsand mix well. Make 1-inch balls with your handsand press at onto a cookie sheet. Make anindentation with your thumb into the center of each cookie. Fill each cookie with a teaspoon of jam. Bake 15 minutes. Cool and enjoy!

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O n the sur ace everythingseemed to be going greator John. He was asuccess ul entrepreneur, livinga dream li e in the suburbs o Spokane, Washington. John andhis wi e, Nancy, were the proudparents o two daughters and ason. The entire amily was alsoinvolved in church activities.

However, this picture-per ect amily wasbeing quietly undermined by Johns serious

health crisis. He discovered that he had avery rare inherited condition, a debilitatingorm o so t tissue arthritis that causes extremeragility and joint pain. John was also born

with scoliosis and su ered rom bromyalgia.Because o the toxins in his system andinability to exercise, he was wracked withpain and his weight eventually balloonedto 330 pounds.

John was resigned to a li etime o prescriptionpills. However, these very power ul medica-tions not only ailed to help ease the pain, butalso caused unwanted side e ects, includingdiverculitis, a colon disorder.

Johns dramatic changeI elt I was at a crossroads when I made aconscious decision to regain my quality o li e,

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A ter three weeks and three dayson Nopalea , I realized I wasntcomplaining about how bad I elt,

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Johns 78-year-old mother su ers rom badknees and a variety o other age-relatedconditions. Once she started taking Nopalea,many o these aches and pains disappeared.My mother is a testament to wanting to bewell, John proudly notes. Shes never beenone to take prescription drugs or aches andpains, but rather has always believed thatGod gave us in nature all that we need to be

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di erence in her situation is like night andday. Infammation is no longer a problem andshe says, I eel alive and hope ul once again.

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H olidays areusuallycelebrationsor remembrances o events in history thathave been important

or one reason oranother. They pointto ways that we, as

diverse human beings, celebrate, passon and remember our highest values.

December hosts many estivities or thesebeloved traditions to be honored year a ter year;a time o hope or the uture and reminiscingabout the past. The holiday season is a time

or amily and riends to come together andcelebrate the joy o the season.

This year is especially meaning ul or me. Myson, Kelly, and his wi e, Melissa, have movedback to my home state o Arizona, with theiridentical one-year-old twin daughters, Isa andZoe, a ter living in Boston or our years. I amlooking orward to sharing the holiday seasonwith amily but not everyone eels so positive.

Stress ul relationshipsFor many people the holidays not only bring thejoy o celebrating with amily and riends, butalso the occasion or tension and stri e to sur acebetween certain individuals. Relationships cancause turmoil, confict or stress at any time, butare o ten heightened during the holidays.

Family misunderstandings and conficts canintensi y, especially i you are together orseveral days. A common amily issue is when aholiday gathering turns into a competitive arena

or adult sibling rivalry. There are a host o eelings that show up when one sibling thinks

the parents avor one child over the other.

Its natural or some people to be more drawntogether due to geographical proximity (yoursister lives closer to your parents), shared person-

ality eatures (your brother and your dad thinkthe same way so they understand each othermore easily). Whatever the reason, i you eelyour parents are avoring another sibling it canmake or a stress ul amily gathering.

Set aside diferencesTry to accept amily members and riends asthey are, even i they dont live up to yourexpectations. I you usually have confict whenyou get together with your amily, be prepared

or it. Perhaps your mother always critiques yourappearance, or your brother tells crude jokes.Dont expect them to change. Have a senseo humor about it and remind yoursel o whatyou love about them.

Be orgivingMany times we say and do things that o endour loved ones and vice versa. None o us areper ect in maintaining amily relationships.The seventh essential in TriVitas 10 Essentials

or Health and Wellness is Be Forgiving . It isimportant to set aside grievances and orgive.Forgiveness is an essential aspect o strong

amily relationships.

Maybe at this holiday season you have someoneyou need to orgive, or you need someones

orgiveness. A sincere apology goes a long wayin bringing reconciliation. Im sorry, I waswrong, please orgive me is one o the mosthealing things said between two people. Mostpeople who have orgiven others will testi y tothe great joy they experience as the emotionalburden they carry has been released.

During this season o love, remembrance

and sometimes turmoil, I hope that thepower o orgiveness brings you peace inyour relationships.

Celebrateand reconcile: finish out the yearmaking peace inyour relationshipsby Dr. Judy

Judy Ellison, Ph.D.

Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author and motivationaspeaker. She has inspired people around the world to reachwithin and fnd their passionate purpose to live a moremeaning ul li e.

Try to accept family members and

friends as they are, even if they dont

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Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

The best Christmas my

amily ever had was theworst, nancially. Bankruptand about to have our house

oreclosed, we had no moneyto buy material gi ts. We

were too embarrassed to share our situation,and so decided to celebrate the season withjust us: my wi e Sharon and I and our 11 and12-year-old kids.

Using scrap wood, I made a doll stand or mydaughter, and a sword or my son. Those werethe sum total o the tangible gi ts exchangedthat year but oh, how I remember thatChristmas. We visited an old olks home downthe street and sang carols. We wrote letters toeach other about how much we appreciated eachother, and what the Lord meant to us at thisspecial time o year. We prayed or each other.

Since then our worldly goods have increased

considerably, but Im hard-pressed to recall asingle Christmas as memorable as that one.It had nothing to do with money, shopping,planning elaborate dinners or retting over whatto bring to which holiday party. It hadeverything to do, though, with what I considerthe shining gi t o the season: peace.

Lighter and brighter,or pressured and stressed?The glorious gi t that we celebrate at this timeo year was intended to li t our burden, not addto it with going and doing and buying and allthe rest. Were supposed to be lighter andbrighter, taking com ort in the reason orthe season. Instead, especially in thecurrent tough times, so many o us eelpressured and stressed that the rates o crime and suicide go up.

Lets stop. Lets stop and remember that gi tsdont have to cost money, and that thereal gi t o Christmas cannot be bought.Wouldnt you love to eel the serenity,the peace o this special time, instead o

the commercial mania? Instead o eelingobligated to buy a pile o needless gi ts, wouldntyour spirit be li ted by giving something romthe heart?

Heres my holiday suggestion: Take the pressureo yoursel this year and do something kind orothers. Youll get a spiritual bene t, too, romideas like these:

Take time each day to pray or meditate.Give thanks or your blessings.

Read rom Scripture to your lovedones (the Christmas story in Matthewand Luke is the per ect choice).

Pay a visit to your houseboundneighbor (and see i you might run anerrand or them while youre there).

Shovel someone elses drivewayanonymously.

Volunteer a little time to a homeless shelter.

Replace one shopping expedition with avisit to a hospital ward, or an assistedliving center maybe to sing carols?

Give to yoursel by giving to othersI you just look around your community, I knowyou can nd more ways to give (and get back)true joy and peace by helping others.

With so many people struggling through hardtimes, it may be the best time to, as Psalm 46:10tells us, Be still and know that I am God.Here, being still doesnt literally mean to bemotionless; it means to recognize that the powerto overcome, the power to triumph, is Gods andnot ours. God will de end and protect us; Godwill keep us in His heart always.

Are you eeling a nancial pinch, but also anobligation to make this holiday lled with

material things? Then do yoursel and your lovedones a real avor: Sit down and talk with your

amily about the economic realities. Then, sharethe joy o planning an old- ashioned Christmas.Fill it with simple ways to share the love andpeace that He bestows on us all.

I wish you and yours the peace o the season,every blessed season o the year.

Finding true peacein a frenzied seasonby Chaplain Gene Henderson

Gene Henderson

your body, His Temple 1 Cor. 6:19-20

Take the pressure off yourself this year and

do something kind for others.

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Adding pounds subtracts rom brainsWant to lose your skills in memory and decision-making? Gain weight. Thats the message roma study that ollowed almost 100 people intheir 70s or ve years. The brains o obesepeople looked 16 years older than their healthycounterparts while (those o ) overweight peoplelooked 8 years older, said UCLA neuroscientistPaul Thompson, senior author o a study

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and I had hosted the evening with the traditional Mexicanood spread (El Paso tamales yum!). A ter everyone le t, I

was walking through the house picking up empty boxes and

wrapping paper when I walked by my daughter Brittanys room.She was six at the time. There she was in her bedroom with allo her gi ts around her laid out per ectly. Her back was to theopen door and I caught a glimpse o her standing there withher arms and head li ted high, eyes closed, and in her sweetlittle voice saying, Thank You God for all my gifts You gaveme everything I wanted!

That night I knew that the oundation their ather and Ihad instilled in them would be one that would support them

orever. Today my girls are in their twenties, and although theyare all living away rom home, we always come together ora wonder ul Christmas with each other sharing the love o

amily, celebrating the birth o our Savior, and giving thanksto God, our Provider.

Whatever your belie s or traditions, it is our hope that you areopen to giving and receiving the grace o the season: to riends,

amily, co-workers... and especially the person who delivers yourVitaJournal! Please enjoy the articles throughout this monthsissue as we cover li e-changing stories rom our Members, help ulways to survive the season, healthy com ort oods and greatproduct in ormation.

Together, lets believe that 2010 will be the greatest year o your li e. Make sure you read the article on Uncovering YourVision, page 29, as this will help you set positive things inmotion. To our extended TriVita amily, may your holidayseason be lled with peace, joy, love and most o all health

and wellness!

Pam Knox, Editor of Publications

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To our extended TriVita family,

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ExErcisE your brain, dElay mEmory loss

Bronx, New YorkPeople who do crossword puzzles, play card games and take part in other brain activities may help delay theonset o rapid memory loss associated with Alzheimers and other dementias, according to a study in the August

2009 journal Neurology.

The study ollowed 488 healthy people (age 75 to 85), who had enrolled in the Bronx Aging Study between1980 and 1983. At the beginning o the study, participants reported how o ten they participated in sixactivities: reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, playing board or card games, having group discussionsand playing music.

Researchers ound that each additional day o activity delayed memory loss by .18 years, roughly 1 to 2 months.

The point o accelerated decline was delayed by 1.29 years or the person who participated in 11 activities perweek compared to the person who participated in only 4 activities per week, said study author Charles B. Hall,Ph.D., o Albert Einstein College o Medicine o Yeshiva University.

livE nEar a noisy road? it could bE bad for your hEart

Lund, SwedenThose who live near noisy roads could be at increased risk or high blood pressure, say researchers rom LundUniversity in Sweden.

The study, rom a public survey o 24,238 Swedish adults between the ages o 18 and 80, showed that people betweenthe ages o 40 and 59 who were exposed to constant noise over 64 decibels were twice as likely to report high bloodpressure as others. Younger adults also reported hypertension but the elderly experienced negligible e ects.

The results were published in the online journal Environmental Health. Researchers said that the study doesntprove the noise caused the blood pressure increases, but still could have played a part in it.

Poor Physical fitnEss incrEasEs dEath risk

Indianapolis, IndianaPhysically un t people have twice the mortality risk o even those in slightly better shape, according to a recentstudy in Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise.

Researchers ollowed 4,300 people over a period o 20 years, assessing tness and physical activity throughtreadmill tests and questionnaires, and tracking mortality rates.

The least t o the subjects had a mortality rate twice that o the group only in slightly better shape and amortality rate our times that o the most- t group.

Given the considerable survival bene t associated with improving tness in the least- t group, increasing tnessthrough regular physical activity should be a priority in un t individuals, said Sandra Mandic, Ph.D., a membero the research team. Health pro essionals should consider a sedentary li estyle and poor tness as treatable andmajor risk actors.

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Sally Campbell,affi e me eChristmastime was alwaysso very exciting, as I grew upin the 1940s in a very smalltown in Northern Cali ornia(population 300). I thinkthat we were poor, but we

didnt know it. We began singing Christmascarols at our little Methodist Mission church

probably around Halloween.

On Christmas morning it was exciting to ndunder the tree all that Santa had brought...the used bike my dad had xed and paintedlike new, the old wicker doll buggy that wasre urbished or my little sister and the woodenWorld War II airplanes or my brother. My dollalways received a new wardrobe, thanks toMothers hours at the sewing machine. Therewere only two stores in town and it was alwayssuch a thrill to walk down the road, cross therailroad tracks and look in the store windowsand wish. Times were simpler then.

Dana Maxwell,t v E p eeI love the month o December, because it

means the weather isnally cold, amily andriends gather or holiday

traditions and its the last month to refect onthe past and make goals or the New Year.

My avorite holiday memory was a ew yearsback when I visited my riends and amily inIsrael, where I grew up. My closest riends cameover to my childhood home and together, welit the menorah or Hanukkah. We gatheredaround the living room and sang traditionalsongs. We ate yummy treats and just spent theevening talking and laughing, as the candlesburned out. We didnt exchange any gi ts or

unwrap any presents spending time togetherwas all we wanted. Since I no longer live inIsrael, being able to visit my riends and amilymembers is always a treat. No matter whatholiday I celebrate, it is the people around mewho make it special.

Janine Theiss,

t v E p eeHaving a airly large-sizeHungarian amily, I havegreat holiday memories whereall the cousins, aunts, unclesand grandparents would come

together and celebrate on Christmas day with atraditional Hungarian dinner. Being raised closewith my cousins brought our amily even closertogether. Now that we are all older and havestarted our own amilies, it is more di cult to geteveryone together. However, we keep in touchby sending photos via email and other socialnetworks. We also try to get together or smallreunions. I have now started my own amily,with my dog, Harley.

Melona Anderson,me e

My avorite December holidays are Christmasand Boxing Day. I am rom the CaribbeanIslands, and that is the time when every

amily member gathers together. Any amilymember who lives in another country or inanother part o the Island comes home. Wecelebrate by eating our traditional Caribbean

east. Then we play some good old amilygames. The men play dominoes or cricket; thewomen tell the children stories. Boxing Day(December 26) is when we all take a trip tothe beach.

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For advice on eeling great all year round,nothing beats TriVitas 10 Essentials orHealth and Wellness. Breathing deeply,eating well, practicing gratitude... all thesepositive habits are recognized as e ective ways tobring peace and joy into our lives. The holidayseason, however, can call or extra steps.

When all the demands o the season seemoverwhelming, its tough to get through theday (let alone sleep in heavenly peace). So,experts in the mental health elds o er these10 tips on coping with holiday stress.

1. Be realisticCan you really shop or seven people on yourlunch hour? Do you have to out-do the neighborsoutdoor display? Try to keep your expectationsreasonable. Make a list o the things youd like toaccomplish, and do the most important ones rst.

2. Think season, not dayIts the holiday season... a time o special joyand remembrance. It isnt just a single day that

has to hold all the importance and events youcan cram into it. You can spread activities outto reduce stress.

3. Permit your eelingsOkay, so maybe sometime during the holidaysyou dont eel very estive. Let it be ok or youand others to eel sad or lonely.

4. Avoid the good ol days trapI you view the holidays through the mist o nostalgia, whats happening now can nevermeasure up to the past. Enjoy and embrace allthe changes and di erences that are makingthis holiday time unique.

5. Do unto othersThere are lots o people who have less andneed more than you. Why not share some

o your own blessings (time, money, skill)with a volunteer group?

6. Pay nothing or unSeek out seasonal activities that dont cost adime. This will help avoid the nancial stressthat can hit so hard this time o year. Strollaround the neighborhood to admire holidaydecorations; go window-shopping; make asnowman with a child (or a grown-up!).

7. Dont over doIts easy during the holidays to eat and drinktoo much. I ood and alcohol are your escape

rom eeling tense or sad, know that neither willreally help you eel happier or more calm.

8. Go or newTry something di erent to celebrate the holidays.Dinner out when its usually at home, or vice versa?Making a list o all the blessings to be grate ul or?

Inviting someone whos alone or separated romloved ones to share an outing? Get creative!

9. Build your network Get in touch with someone you havent heard romin a while, or reach out to make a new riend. Tryto spend time with supportive, caring people.

10. Honor yoursel Sometimes, in order to be loving andgenerous with others, its important to takecare o yoursel . Reserve some time to do what-ever will recharge your batteries. Let othersshare in planning activities or running errands.You may nd that they jump at the chance.

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T ula was searching online or a high-quality B vitamin, when she struckgold. This British Columbia residentwas convinced to try TriVita Sublingual B-12when she discovered that it utilized Dr. Al redLibbys original, patented ormula. Doctors toldTula she was B-12 de cient and she startedtaking B-12 injections when she was recovering

rom hepatitis. Although I elt really good a tertaking the injections, the shots themselves wereincredibly pain ul and inconvenient, she recalls.I also elt an inevitable letdown about threedays a ter each shot.

Since taking Sublingual B-12, both Tula andher husband have elt a big di erence in theirenergy levels and mood. I used to get crankyin the past, she says. Now, with SublingualB-12 my li e seems to be a lot easier.

Tulas success with Sublingual B-12 made herwant to check out a variety o other TriVitaproducts, including:

OmegaPrime She says, I takeOmegaPrime because I know I need it andit supports my body in so many ways.

VitaCal Mag D Tulas nails and boneswere brittle and her hair was alling out.Since she started taking VitaCal-Mag Dher bones are better nourished and herhair loss has been drastically reduced.

Digestive Complex Tula takes it tomake sure she has enough probiotics inher diet. She now notices an improvementin her candida and psoriasis conditions.

Vital C Crystals and Tablets Many o my riends have gotten sick with colds orfu, Tula observes. I credit Vital C Crystalsand Tablets or keeping me healthy.

VitaDaily AM/PM Tula says this productis so much better than most daily vitaminsbecause it packs so much more nutritionalpower, including 13 vitamins, 6 mineralsand 25 whole ood concentrates.

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getting enough antioxidants. I lovethe taste and o ten mix NutraFruitswith Vital C Crystals to get evenmore nutrition.

Adaptogen 10 Plus Both Tulaand her husband love it and shes seena remarkable di erence in her husbandsdemeanor. Tula says, He has a verystress ul job and o ten didnt sleepwell. One week a ter he started takingAdaptogen 10 Plus he realized it wasworking and he now swears by the stu .Even his co-workers have noticed abig di erence.

Tulas incredibleNopalea experienceTula saves the best or last, because she hasnothing but rave reviews or Nopalea. She wasa teenage athlete and Tulas body has paid the

price ever since. Shes had lots o accidents,injuries, an infamed Achilles tendon anddeveloped arthritis in her ngers. Tula alsosu ers rom sinusitis. I started out taking oneounce o Nopalea per day and realized it wasntenough or my many aches and pains, she says.However, once I increased my daily dosage to

our ounces per day I noticed a big di erencein pain within two days and it really helpedmy Achilles tendon.

Now, when Tula does strenuous landscapingwork, including moving heavy boulders, she hasmuch less infammation and pain. Tula exclaims,Nopalea has given me a new lease on li e.

Her husband also had a nagging shoulder injuryand recently reinjured it a ter a all. Nothingseemed to ease the pain... until he started taking

Nopalea. He was thrilled to discover that hecould put his arms over his head and enjoycomplete ree range o shoulder movement.Another riend a ormer ootball player witha knee injury was able to ully extend his legstraight a ter taking Nopalea.

I tell people that i Nopalea isnt working thenthey probably arent taking enough, Tula states.Usually, a modest increase in dosage can makea major di erence in results.

Spreading the word to the worldIn act, Tula and her husband are so thrilled bytheir personal experience with TriVita products,that theyve signed up as A liate Members.

We gain tremendous satis action helping othersenjoy better health, Tula says. When peoplesee our own improvement, we can clearly say weowe it all to TriVita.

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O nce upon a time, a littlesteam engine chugged herway into history with oursimple words, repeated over and over:I think I can, I think I can, I thinkI can. She was the star o the classicchildrens book The Little EngineThat Could, and she not only could,but did: she pulled the big trainover the hill when none o the biglocomotives could.

In a way, that plucky engine was one o the frstpopular icons o sel -talk, or a frmations: the

messages we give ourselves every day, silently or outloud. As Henry Ford once said, I you think youcan or think you cant, youre right. Un ortunately,most sel -talk is negative. However, i youre readyto climb out o an unhappy rut, you can start todayto make 2010 your year o living positively.

What are positive affi rmations?Positive a rmations are statements you makeabout yoursel to eel better about yoursel .They might describe ways youd liketo eelabout your work, your health, your happiness...almost anything important, even i they dontdescribe how you do eel right now.

When you repeat a positive a rmation severaltimes a day, it helps break down the negativebelie s and thoughts. In the process, you replace

those negative messages with positive ones thathelp you instead o holding you down. Beloware some examples o positive a rmations thatmight start you on your way. (I you suspect thatpositive a rmations are some sort o New Agehooey, maybe you wont discount the source o these suggestions: the U.S. National MentalHealth In ormation Center.)

I eel good about mysel I take good care o mysel . I eat right, get

plenty o exercise, do things I enjoy I spend my time with people who are nice

to me and make me eel good about mysel I am a good person

I deserve to be alive Many people like me

These are the basics: solid, concrete, positivethoughts that you can practice to help youchange and let go o the past.

Once you start a rming positive change in yourli e, you may want to ocus on speci c issues thatmatter most to you, such as health or sel -esteem.

These examples may point you toward the short,simple statements that apply most to your li e:

heEnergy and health radiate rom every cellin my body.

My body heals quickly and easily.

l eI deserve love and I accept it now.

I am showered with love every day.

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Prosperity lls my li e.The more I eel gratitude, the more I haveto be grate ul or.

Pe eI am at peace with mysel and my world.

I nd peace in the process o li e.

Your li e, your affi rmationsWhat area o li e would you like to turn around,to change rom negative to positive? Your answerwill tell you what your personal a rmation(s)might sound like and eel like.

Once youve settled on the a rmations right oryou, its help ul to recite them, to yoursel and/oraloud, whenever you can. Dont stop there,though: make a list and keep it handy. Considermaking copies, so you dont orget; you mightshare them with people you trust, too.

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The Sublingual B 12 combined withthe OmegaPrime really helped.I was taking Sublingual B-12 for a few years. Ialso started taking OmegaPrime and noticed that

my blood pressure, which was over the top, wentdown and I no longer had to take my blood pressuremedication. About 10 years ago my doctor saidit was amazing that I did not have a heart attack or stroke, because my numbers were way overthe 200s. The Sublingual B-12 combined with theOmegaPrime really helped.*BETHANN F. I NDIAN O RCHARD , MA

Thank God for Adaptogen. It keeps mefeeling like I can get through each daywithout feeling overwhelmed.

When my wife asked me threeyears ago what I thought of hergoing to medical school, I had noidea what a journey it would evolveinto. Between moving a couplethousand miles away and havingto nd a new job, I knew our lives

were going to get a little more stressful.

Now living in New York and expecting ourrst baby, life can come at us pretty fast. Notto mention being an executive at a healthcare

startup that demands more hours than are inthe day. Caffeine from endless amounts of coffeewasnt doing the trick. I was always stressedout and irritable. Then I was introduced to

Adaptogen 10 Plus . Since then, I not only feelmore refreshed, but I feel a sense of calmness.Thank God for Adaptogen. It keeps me feelinglike I can get through each day without feelingoverwhelmed. I am better able to concentrate andfocus at work. TriVitas high quality products arethe best!RYAN & BRITTANY S. B ROOKLYN , NY

I went from a depressed, exhausted,weepy woman to my old positive andvibrant self.I am a menopausal 56-year-old woman whowas experiencing severe brain fog. I discoveredTriVitas Super Sublingual B-12 and hadquick results. I was having trouble rememberinganything anyone said. Now I can concentrateand fully enjoy conversations. I recommend thisproduct to everyone I see. I am so blessed to havefound TriVitas products. I feel whole again. I went

from a depressed, exhausted, weepy woman tomy old positive and vibrant self. I love all of myTriVita products.K ATHI D. J UNCTION CITY, OR

A few days after taking these twoproducts, I felt 20 years younger!I dont know what led me to Adaptogen 10 Plus ,but I know it helps tremendously and I could not be

a happier person. I am alive! I felt dead for so long.I didnt move well, it was horrible. My work nearlykilled me. And, since taking Nopalea , I have beenable to take a brisk walk with my friends withoutlosing my breath. I could walk so easily, where Icould not before. It is literally a miracle for me. Afew days after taking these two products, I felt 20years younger! I believe what brought me to want totry Adaptogen was hearing the people around metalk about how well it works. I decided at that timethat I would try it. Adaptogen 10 Plus really helpsrelieve stress. You cannot put a price on your healthand I feel GREAT! The combination of Nopalea andAdaptogen is really amazing. I tell everyone aboutmy experience and encourage them to take thesetwo great products together. I was on ve differentmedications for nerves for a very long time and nowI no longer take anything for my nerves.*JANICE H. I NDEPENDENCE , MO

*You should consult with a healthcare provider before starting any diet,exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication or i you suspect you might have a heart problem. You should not stop takingany medication without rst consulting your healthcare provider.

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I was amazed at the difference.I wanted to tell everyone why I started taking Nopalea.First, I read all about its benets. I started taking itbecause I have severe carpal tunnel in my hands. Theywere numb all the time, and I couldnt hold the phonefor even a few seconds. After the rst bottle of Nopalea,I noticed some difference and my hands werent numb asoften. After the second bottle there was even a greaterdifference. I just nished the third bottle and noticed Ihavent had any numbness in a week or more. I can hold

the phone as long as I need. I was amazed at the difference. It was somethingthat didnt go away all at once, but was gradual.

I had to see my doctor because she had recommended surgery. I told her Iwanted to try something natural before I made a decision concerning surgery.

Then, in August when I saw her I told her I was so much better and that I wantedto wait longer to make a decision. I also gave her an article about Nopalea in theVitaJournal and she was very interested in nding out more about this product.P AMELA R. L AKELAND , FL

Sublingual B 12 gives me the energy and focus that I needto accomplish all that I have to do.

My husband and I have been taking TriVitaSublingual B-12 a long time and love it. We nowtake it with Nopalea, and the combination is amazing.My husband is 83, healthy as can be and still works.I typically take two Sublingual B-12 tablets daily andfeel great. We are never sick! I still volunteer and helpseniors and families in crisis. Sublingual B-12 gives methe energy and focus that I need to accomplish all thatI have to do.

I am feeling great. Now I take Sublingual B-12 in conjunction with Nopalea ,which tastes great and has really helped with pain. My doctor noticed that myblood pressure went down and Nopalea is the only thing I have done different.

Because of this, my doctor has taken me off my blood pressure medicationand I am simply thrilled. Thank you, TriVita!*M OLLY B. N APA , CA

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Everyday li e can sometimesmake us orget our hopes anddreams. But li e is too short

to settle or less than what we want.Think about this: what do you want

rom this li e? What are your goals...what is your vision o your uture?Help uncover your vision and makeit a reality by creating a vision board.

What is a vision board?Vision boards are visual displays o your goalsand dreams. They are sometimes re erred toas dream boards. Vision boards can take justabout any orm many people use a corkboard or poster board. You can attach pictures,quotations or actually anything that movesyou or represents a goal or dream: pictures o a new car, a vacation spot youd like to visitor maybe photos eaturing a healthier, slimmerversion o yoursel .

Getting startedVision boards dont have to be works o art sodont worry i youre not Picasso! Your visionboard can be whatever you want it to be.Here are a ew tips or creating your board:

1. Designate a time to work on it Set aside a block o time to work onyour vision board. Youll want to makesure you have plenty o time to thinkthrough your goals as well as ndpictures, quotations and any otherthings youd like to add.

2. Keep outside distractions at aminimum I you have a hobby room

or somewhere you go to be alone, thismight be the time to use it. I not, askamily membersto respect the time

youve set aside.

3. Come prepared with your supplies Youll want to have plenty o magazinesto pull pictures rom; you can ask

riends and amily to give you oldcopies o magazines they have aroundthe house. I youd like to add quotes,you can nd them online, or go toa book store or library or a book o quotes. Youll also need scissors, glueor thumb tacks, tape and some writingutensils... highlighters and permanentmarkers can come in handy.

4. Get creative This is your vision board;make it uniquely you. I one o your goalsis to visit your amily more o ten, add

a avorite photo to your board. Add aavorite Bible verse or a rmations. Theonly limitation on your board is your owncreativity! I you have trouble gettingstarted, just look through pictures andwhen one strikes your ancy or anyreason add it to your board. This canhelp you identi y dreams and desires youmay not have even known you had.

5. Have un! This shouldnt be a chore;its creative sel -refection. Everyday li ecan distract us rom our dreams. Letstake them back!

6. Display your board in a visible spot Once you have your vision board

completed, youll want to display itwhere you can easily see it and studyit every day. This could be by yourcomputer or where you hang your carkeys. Depending on the size o yourboard, you could even hang it on yourbathroom mirror. Study and refect onyour vision board o ten.

Get started today;discover your vision and

make it a reality!

Do make a dream board this willhelp you narrow in on your vision and

the more you focus on it, the more likelyit is to become a reality.

Dont cut yourself short dontdiscard ideas because you think theyarent attainable... dare to dream!

Do be specic the more specic yourgoals and vision, the easier they are toaccomplish. Set specic timelines foryourself and determine which steps youwill take to reach success.

Dont be surprised when your visionbecomes a reality!

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1. In the song Jingle Bellswhowas seated by my side?

2. What city is the movieMiracle on 34th Street set in?

3. Which number one hit did

Peter, Paul and Mary haveduring Christmas 1969?

4. Which country created eggnog?

5. Who said God bless us,every one?

6. Who is rumored to havestolen Christmas?

7. For the rst time in 38 years, whattwo religious holidays coincidedon December 25, 1978?

8. What were Frostys last words?

9. How many Wise Men were thereaccording to The Bible?

10. How much did it cost to send aChristmas card within the samecity early in the Victorian era?

11. In the song Jingle Bell Rock ,where is everyone dancingand prancing?

12. Where doesthe movie Its aWonderful Lifetake place?

13. What is the most popularcarol at Christmas time?

14. Elvis Presleys Christmaswasnt white when herecorded which sad songfor his Christmas Albumin 1957?

15. Who wrote A Christmas Carol ?

16. What state was the last

to declare Christmas alegal holiday?

17. Which country did Joseph,Mary and Jesus go to afterthey left Bethlehem?

18. On what day, every year,does the largest governmentmailing take place?

19. In the song Silver Bells, whatis dressed in holiday style?

20. In A Charlie BrownChristmas , what doesLucy want for Christmas?

21. Name the three reindeerwhose names begin with D.

22. We all know that Santa Claushas a long white beard, butdoes he have a mustache?

23. In the poem, The Night beforeChristmas , the name Santa

Claus is used how many times?24. What does the custom of

nding a button in plumpudding mean for a man?

25. What decade did ashingChristmas lights get introduced?

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