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July is a month of celebrations!
by michael r. ellison, ceo & founder of Trivita, inc.
Happy anniversary to our TriVita® family in North America!
July is the month we celebrate freedom both in the U.S. and
Canada: Independence Day on July 4 and Canada Day on July 1.
I consider freedom to be one of the greatest privileges we have as
human beings. Many people have paid the ultimate sacrifice in
order to protect our freedoms and the opportunities we have as free
people to live out our potential. I am extremely grateful for those
who have given so much that we may be free.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed, it must be
achieved.” Another great quote from Thomas Paine says: “Those who expect to reap the blessings
of freedom must like men undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”
It is the same with our health and wellness. It is freedom of choice that allows us to pursue
and achieve greater wellness. We can choose the things that support wellness or we can choose
to indulge in activities with short-term, unhealthy payoffs. We can live in the moment, free
from the past, by simply choosing to forgive. We can embrace all the blessings of life by simply
choosing to practice gratitude. All of these things are achieved through our freedom of choice.
You may not realize this, but there are countries all over the world today that have proposed
laws that would take away people’s right to choose healthy living. At TriVita, we celebrate our
freedom to market nutritional wellness products.
This July, we are also celebrating our 10-year anniversary – it is a festive time here at TriVita!
We are thrilled that we now have so many fabulous product choices to help people with
their wellness. The new Nopalea™ product is delivering incredible experiences of better health
by lowering inflammation and helping detoxify the body. On our North American Nopalea
tour, hundreds of people shared with me their personal stories of near miraculous relief from
uncomfortable symptoms. What an exciting way to celebrate our 10-year anniversary: by
taking such a wonderful product to the world. Learn more about Nopalea on pages 6-9.
I would encourage each of you to consider becoming an Affiliate Member; help us share
Nopalea with your friends and family members. We pay our Affiliates the same way we pay
radio, television and print advertising vendors to help us get the word out about the wonderful
benefits of our products. By joining the Affiliate program, you could be earning enough to
pay for all your favorite TriVita products – with just a few referrals.
I hope you enjoy this 10-year anniversary edition. We think the achievements of the past
10 years are something to celebrate: In that time, we have laid a great foundation of research
and product development programs that ensure highly effective products are created to help
you meet your health goals. But we have no plans to stop now; we have even greater plans for
the future! We have much to offer each of you so you may enjoy greater wellness.
Please celebrate with us the many aspects of our anniversaries this month of July.
Let Freedom Ring!
We celebrate our freedom to inform you of ways
you can enhance your health and well-being
10Essentialsfor health and wellness
Join with TriVita as we begin our second
decade of health and wellness for all. We
encourage you to experience wellness™
through these 10 Essentials, created to
enhance life in wonderful ways.
Physical
1. Breathe Deeply
Inhale life fully, cleanse your body of
toxins and feel calm.
2. Drink Water
As you quench your thirst for water, you
also boost your energy.
3. Sleep Peacefully
Rest, repair, rejuvenate: a regular sleep
routine lets your body do its work.
4. Eat Nutritiously
Choose healthy, wholesome foods to
fuel a healthy body and mind.
5. Enjoy Activity
Move it to improve it! Your whole being
benefits from an active lifestyle.
Emotional
6. Give and Receive Love
Feel the power of positive emotions while
you strengthen your immune system.
7. Be Forgiving
To be at peace, unburden yourself of
hostility and resentment towards others.
8. Practice Gratitude
Gratitude brings gratification: less stress,
more joy, greater well-being.
9. Develop Acceptance
Releasing what you can’t change frees
you from worry and enriches your life.
Spiritual
2 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
Enjoy
Activity
See page 26
10. Develop a Relationship with God
Nourish your spirituality to nourish
personal growth and happiness.

Editor’s Note continued on page 21...
4 Celebrating 10 Great Years
of Health and Wellness
It all started with Michael
Ellison’s incredible passion.
6 Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea™
for Today’s Unhealthy World
Top 10 reasons to love this
wellness breakthrough!
11 Excess Weight and
Children’s Wellness
Food choices: When to say
“GO, SLOW and WHOA.”
12 Are You B-12 Deﬁcient?
The top 10 ways to know –
and what you can do to protect
against it.
16 Gillian & Terry’s 10-Year
Journey with TriVita
A business relationship that
developed with a mutual
passion for wellness.
Learn how Nopalea
can help your body.
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JULY2009
Inside
20 Memorable
Leanology Stories
Here are some inspiring,
enlightening Leanology stories
from the past few years.
25 Hello Nopalea, Good-Bye
Muscle Soreness
Sue’s unbelievable
experience with this
amazing wellness drink.
29 Superior Ingredients
Make Better Products
TriVita’s unwavering
commitment to quality.
I
t seems like not so long ago that I sat in
the office of our CEO, Michael Ellison, as
he shared his dream of starting TriVita.
You see, while TriVita marks its 10th anniversary
this month, I began my association with
Michael almost 13 years ago at Ellison Media
– TriVita’s sister company. Many of you have
heard Michael share his story, but I think it’s
important to hear it from someone who was
there from the beginning.
When I came on board as Michael’s assistant in
1996, he was traveling every week, and most of
our contact was by phone while he was between
media clients. Often, when he was on the road,
he would call to check in and would tell me how
he sat in the parking lot of a hospital emergency
room the night before contemplating whether
he should go in or not. He wasn’t sure what
was happening to his body, but we all knew it
wasn’t good. It wasn’t long after a few of these
incidences that Mayo Clinic told him that if he
didn’t change his health patterns, he would die
a young man.
I hadn’t been there long enough to figure him
out, but I did know this much – he was a very
intense man, and when he made a decision to do
something, he did it! The news from Mayo hit
home. Michael soon began a wellness journey to
discover the essentials for wellness (now TriVita’s
10 Essentials for Health & Wellness – see page 2).
He began to apply these principles in his life
and discovered that these simple, yet profound
essentials were a revelation to help him find his
own wellness.
A couple of years later, I found myself sitting
in his office listening to him pour his heart out
with such passion about starting a company that
would make an impact on changing the way
people thought about their health. He dreamed
of a company that would share these 10 Essentials
and have great nutritional products that would
produce wellness experiences so powerful that
people would want to share them with others. It
was three years into Michael’s wellness journey
that he then formed TriVita.
The rest is history, and I moved from Ellison
Media to join the Marketing Department of
TriVita in 2000. When I think about how
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trivita.com4 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
1999
Michael Ellison
and Barry Borthistle
co-found TriVita®
2000
Dr. Libby
joined TriVita
to formulate
the first line
of products
2000
Original Sublingual
B-12 infomercial airs
for the first time
2000
10 Essentials for
Health & Wellness
are created
2000
First corporate
brochure developed
2001
Inaugural issues
of the VitaJournal
and product catalog
are sent to Members
2003
Chief Science Officer
Brazos Minshew is
brought on board
1999 – 2009 Celebrating 10
An unlimited passion for wellness
started with one man’s journey
Thirteen years ago, Michael Ellison lost his
health and went on a journey to find wellness.
After discovering the keys to health, Michael’s
mission and passion became sharing that
information with others, and encouraging
them to begin their own wellness journey. He
invited people to embrace the 10 Essentials
for Health and Wellness; these cornerstones
of good health can make the difference between
a life of passion and purpose and a life of illness
and disability.
Co-founder Barry Borthistle joined Michael in this
mission and together they launched TriVita with
just a few products, a caring doctor (Dr. Alfred
Libby) and an unlimited passion for wellness. As
momentum began to build, more products were
added and the TriVita community kept growing.
Today, more people than ever are finding greater
health and well-being – and sharing their
experiences with others. To date, over 1,800,000
people have ordered TriVita products!
TriVita is continuing to grow, and offer products
that help people stay vibrant and healthy in a
fast-paced, stressful – and often toxic – world.
The future of wellness is blooming
Excitement is in the air! With the launch of
Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea™, TriVita is poised to
take the message and mission of wellness around
the world. People all across North America are
getting excited about Nopalea – and getting
excited about sharing it with others.
With the new Share and Earn Program,
Members can help others discover this
extraordinary new wellness drink – and be
rewarded for it. (For more information about
Nopalea, please see pages 6–9 and visit
sonoranbloom.com.)
Made from the Nopal cactus of the Sonoran
Desert, Nopalea has already helped hundreds
of people – in many different ways. Stories are
pouring in of reduced pain and inflammation:
everything from joint and foot pain to
decreased allergy and asthma symptoms. This
product is truly a phenomenon. Read what
excited Members are saying on pages 7-8.
But TriVita has no plans to stop here. Nopalea
is just the first product in the Sonoran Bloom
line. As an innovator in the nutraceutical
industry, TriVita is always looking for new
ways to promote health. The TriVita Product
Team is tirelessly working on several other new
products, including a children’s multi-vitamin.
Watch upcoming catalogs and the VitaJournal
for the launch of other exciting products
designed to provide wellness solutions for our
valued Members.
Your health = our passion
After 10 years, we are as committed as ever
to your personal wellness; we measure our
success by the health and well-being of
our Members. To ensure that you get the
scientifically-validated, physician-approved
products you need, we partner with prestig-
ious medical institutions and healthcare
professionals of the highest caliber, including
our medical advisory board.
We remain committed to providing you
with the latest health news and information
through catalogs, the VitaJournal, Weekly
Wellness Reports and other materials. Our
highly trained Wellness Consultants are
standing by to answer your questions and
provide any assistance you may need.
Our 10 Foundational Values drive every
decision we make and ensure you get the
highest quality supplements and health
information available today – see page 31.
Thank you for making us
your wellness partner for
10 fabulous years; we look
forward to many more!

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2004
HCY Guard®
introduced
2006
Adaptogen
10 Plus®
formulated
2007
Leanology®
product line
is launched
2007
TriVita® recognizes
first Presidential
Directors and
first Million Dollar
Club Awards
2008
11 millionth
box of Sublingual
B-12 sold (that’s
330,000,000
B-12 tablets!)
2008
Super Sublingual
B-12 introduced
2009
Sonoran Bloom™
Tour kicks off;
Nopalea™ launched
across North
America
Years of Health & Wellness!
Many thanks to TriVita’s sister companies
for helping make the vision of sharing
wellness a reality:
• Ellison Media Company – EMC helps
spread the message of health and
wellness through TriVita infomercials;
these infomercials have aired over
200,000 times.
• Ellison Research – This highly skilled
group of professionals conducts focus
groups to determine the desires and
needs of TriVita Members to further
improve product offerings.
• GDF – GDF (Global Duplication and
Fulfillment) has shipped over 6,500,000
TriVita orders. Their commitment
to quality control is unparalleled,
ensuring you get your order in a timely
and accurate manner.
We would also like to thank
James and Betty Robison who
have joined us in our wellness
mission – in addition to their
great work with Life Outreach
International, which helps bring
food and water to those in
need around the world.
Partners in wellness
Walking the talk:
TriVita employees and wellness
We asked TriVita employees how their
perception of health and wellness has changed
since they started working here...
“I’ve always been conscientious about
my health, but after coming to TriVita
I learned it really is a lifestyle. CEO
Michael Ellison challenges us to reach
higher if we want to obtain success.
It requires saying ‘no’ to things that aren’t good
for me. I run on the treadmill every morning and I
know with every step I’m leading my body to a life
of health and wellness. I am healthy and I thank
God for it. In a race, all the runners run, but only
one gets the prize. I am running this race in such a
way to win the prize.”
Sheryl W. – Legal and Compliance
“I remember how small the company
was when I first started. It has grown
so much and so fast. I always tell
friends and family about our products.
I am a breast cancer survivor and
TriVita Nerve Formula really helped me after
chemotherapy. I enjoy reading all the Wellness
Reports and the health articles in the VitaJournal.”
Linda B. – Member Ordering
“I’ve been with TriVita for nine years,
and I have to say that my perspective
on health is notably different. I don’t
think you can work here very long
without talking to someone whose
life has been impacted by our products. Even with
all of the exposure I’ve had in other jobs regarding
health, I assumed health would be something I’d
have to do without, eventually. TriVita has gone
a long way in changing and even reversing that
thought for me.”
Jess H. – Resolution Management
“When I first started working at TriVita
10 years ago, I had just overcome heart
surgery. This was my first job after my
procedure, and TriVita helped make
me aware of taking better care of
myself. Every day, I take VitaDaily AM/PM, CoQ-10,
OmegaPrime and drink a Leanology Shake.”
Marty G. – Finance
“Since working with TriVita, my
perception of health and wellness has
changed quite dramatically. Back in
2005, I was rushed to the emergency
room. After various lung tests, CT
scans, chest x-rays, lung biopsy and plenty of blood
work, they discovered I had valley fever. This was
a difficult time for me but with prayer, support
from my TriVita family and with proper nutrition
and supplements, I overcame it. I will never forget
how my TriVita family was there for me and has
left an impression on my heart. I am thankful that
I work in a company that embraces God. I have
watched TriVita grow in the last few years, and my
perception of health and wellness has grown more
within myself because of being here.”
Mercy C. – Resolution Management

Y
ou’ve heard it by now...
Nopalea™ is the latest and
greatest breakthrough in
wellness drinks! But how much
do you know about it? And more
importantly, what can it do for you?
Others are reaping the benefits of
this astonishing product. Find out
how it can change your life for
the better.
Here are the top 10 reasons
to love nopalea:
Helps your body with inflammation.
If inflammation is the problem, Nopalea
is the solution. Let’s face it, whether
you can feel it or not, your body fights
inflammation on a daily basis. This is
because the human body is constantly
under the assault of toxins. These toxins
exist in the air we breathe, the food we
eat, even the water we drink. And when
toxins penetrate the body, inflammation
occurs in response. Too much inflam-
mation is dangerous and can lead to
debilitating illnesses. Nopalea helps
your body reduce this inflammation
and helps detoxify your system.
Helps your body relieve pain.
Testimonials for Nopalea have been
pouring in, and people are raving about
this product’s amazing pain-reduction
benefits. As Nopalea works to help your
body reduce inflammation, it also helps
your body relieve the pain associated
with swelling.
The incredible antioxidant power.
Betalains are powerful antioxidants
that help to reduce inflammation in
the body. There are a total of 24
Betalains in nature that help the body
in various ways; each one completes
a particular health need by supplying
specific structure and function to
human cells. A few Betalains can be
found in limited vegetables and desert
fruit, but the Nopal cactus fruit of the
Sonoran Desert is the only fruit to
contain all 24 Betalains. Each bottle
of Nopalea brims with the health
benefits of these Betalains.
Helps your body relieve breathing
diﬃculties. Many breathing difficulties
associated with allergies or asthma are
the result of inflammation around the
bronchial tubes. Nopalea can help your
body reduce this inflammation, allowing
the bronchial tubes to stay mucus-free.
The taste. A drink that is great for you
oftentimes tastes awful. But Nopalea has
an incredibly delicious and unique taste.
It’s hard to believe something this tasty
is actually great for you.
no added sugar. Nopalea is sweetened
with a natural form of sugar. It contains
Agave nectar, which is 40% sweeter
than sugar. This lends a nice honey-like
taste and makes this wellness drink
ideal for diabetics, or those who are
trying to lose weight.
Energizes your life. When you get rid of
the toxins in your body and you take care
of yourself, you begin to feel a sense of
energy and vitality coming back into your
life. Nopalea can give you a sensational
feeling of health and energy as it works
to help your body reduce inflammation,
detoxify and protect your cells.
Protects against premature aging.
There are many things that contribute
to premature aging, including excess
exposure to the sun, a poor diet, stress
and inactivity. The most common
contributors, however, are inflamma-
tion, muscle and joint pain and poor
circulation. Since Nopalea targets
inflammation, aids detoxification and
optimizes cellular health, it can help slow
down the process of premature aging.
Exclusivity. Nopalea – there’s really
nothing on the market like it. With
the benefits of the Nopal cactus fruit of
the Sonoran Desert, no other wellness
drink compares to its incredible power
and taste.
The opportunity. Nopalea brings
with it an incredible Share and Earn
opportunity that can help you pursue
your most desired life purposes.
When you share Nopalea, you have
the opportunity to spread wellness to
others. If others purchase Nopalea, you
will enjoy generous financial rewards.
Sharing Nopalea can create a steady
stream of income for you and your
family that can help you reach your
short-term or long-term goals.
Top 10 reasons to drink it and Thrive
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“Since I began taking Nopalea, my allergies and sinus
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“After about 10 days of Nopalea I began to feel better, and was able to
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M
elody was sick and tired
of being sick and tired.
She had numerous
health problems and surgery, and
medications and other therapies just
weren’t helping. After over five years
of excruciating pain, she was at the
end of her rope and praying for help.
Then, along came a new product
which has been nothing less than a
godsend... Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea™.
“I was walking with pain eight months ago
and now, thanks to Nopalea and reduced
inflammation, I’ve been pain-free for the first
time in a long time,” Melody exclaims. “Nopalea
helped my body with the debilitating pain in my
joints, and now I feel just wonderful!”
Melody’s health problems began back in 2002
when she had to have surgery for three vertebrae
in her neck that suddenly collapsed. Surgeons
needed to take bone out of her hips, which
caused arthritis in her hip, knees and ankles.
They also put a plate and six screws in her neck.
Over a year later the plate shifted and two
screws broke, resulting in severe inflammation
that caused headaches and migraines.
she couldn’t walk for days after
horseback riding without severe pain
“I was in complete agony,” Melody recalls.
“I was taking all sorts of prescription medicines
to ease the pain, but nothing seemed to work.”
In 2008 her son started taking barrel
racing lessons. Melody wanted to ride
with him, but definitely suffered the
consequences... she couldn’t walk for
two to three days after horseback riding
without severe pain. Now she and her
son are taking barrel racing lessons
together weekly and having a great time.
When Melody first heard about Nopalea, she
was a little skeptical. But the alternative – being
in constant pain – was even worse. So she
decided to try Nopalea – and the results were
dramatic. “I’m no longer in pain,” she says. “You
won’t see me walking with a limp and I haven’t
had a headache in weeks.” There have been
many other pleasant post-Nopalea surprises,
including being able to run up the stairs for the
first time in a long time. She also remembers
the time at her son’s school when she had to run
uphill to get to the car. When Melody got home,
there were messages on her cell phone from
people who saw her running and wanted to find
out more about her “miraculous” recovery.
Most importantly, she can now enjoy pain-free
horseback riding with her son. Since taking
Nopalea, Melody has eased off the many
medications that were helping with pain. Her
blood sugar levels are also far better. She loves
the taste of Nopalea and finds it hard not to
take a little extra “nip.”
sharing the goodness with others
Now other family members are getting in on
a good thing. Her husband has osteoarthritis
and is already seeing results after three weeks
of Nopalea. After her friend saw Melody’s
astonishing recovery, she has started taking
it herself and began seeing a difference in
one week.
Melody has also gotten tremendous results from
other TriVita products, including Sublingual
B-12. “At age 39 I was already forgetting things
and not as sharp as I should be,” she remembers.
“I noticed a big improvement in my clarity once
I started taking Sublingual B-12 and an even
bigger difference when I moved up to Super
Sublingual B-12.” She decided to try out other
brands of B-12 products, but soon discovered
that “there is a big difference. TriVita’s brand
is so much better.” Her son has been taking
Sublingual B-12 too, along with an ounce
of Nopalea. Melody says, “His teacher is just
ecstatic over his improved school work.”
She also notices that she sleeps much better
at night when she takes VitaDaily AM/PM™
and no longer needs sleeping pills. Melody has
also seen great results from OmegaPrime®; it
has helped normalize her cholesterol levels.
“Now that I’m pain-free and riding with my son
and having a great time, I’d just like to thank
you so much for this product. I will never stop
taking Nopalea.”
Read more about the wellness benefits of
Nopalea on pages 6-7.
*Do not stop taking any medications until you
consult with your healthcare provider.
From “complete agony” to a
glorious pain-free life
melody is feeling wonderful since she started
taking nopalea
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together weekly and having a great time.
“Iwaswalkingwithpaineightmonthsagoand
now,thankstoNopaleaandreducedinflammation,
I’vebeenpain-freeforthefirsttimeinalongtime...”
– Melody
“Nopaleahelpedmybodywith
thedebilitatingpaininmyjoints,
andnowIfeeljustwonderful!”
“...thankyousomuchforthisproduct.
IwillneverstoptakingNopalea.”

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A
s more people like Melody
experience the astonishing
benefits of Nopalea™ (story at
left), the word is spreading fast: This
wellness drink is truly a breakthrough.
That’s because Nopalea helps the
body experience an optimal state of
wellness in these important ways:
• Relieving pain
• Improving breathing
• Reducing swelling in joints,
muscles and organs
• Normalizing high
blood pressure
As a direct result, Nopalea may also help your
body feel more energized.
Inflammation: a danger to health
Inflammation is much more than a swollen
ankle or a painful toe: it’s becoming more and
more recognized as a factor in serious health
conditions. As noted in a TIME magazine cover
feature, inflammation is linked with heart attacks,
Alzheimer’s disease and other major health issues.
While our bodies use inflammation as a natural
defense against toxins in our everyday world,
too much inflammation can clearly cause
problems. In the illustration at right, you can
see some of the many places in the body that
can be affected.
How inflammation and Nopalea
can affect your cellular health
Delicious Nopalea is rich in antioxidants called
Betalains, which have been scientifically-proven
to help the body achieve these benefits:
• Reduce inflammation
• Detoxify
• Achieve optimal cellular health
• Protect against premature aging
The diagram below illustrates how Nopalea
helps cells.
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T
his month the VitaJournal
launches a regular feature
on family health, offering tips,
news and advice to help everyone
experience wellness.
If there’s a child in your life who weighs too
much, don’t just write it off as “baby fat.”
Growing numbers of children are being put
on drugs for diabetes and high blood pressure,
and the culprit is usually excess weight.
You probably know that healthy eating
and physical activity are important for
children’s health – but do you know how
to encourage positive habits? Try these tips
for living healthier.
Be a healthy eating “enabler”
Encourage better eating habits by adopting
these expert suggestions:
• Buy and serve more fruits and
vegetables. Whether fresh, frozen,
canned or dried, let your child choose
his or her own.
• steer clear of soft drinks and high-
fat/high-calorie snack foods. Chips,
cookies and candy are strictly “sometimes”
munchies – not everyday food.
• Begin with breakfast. Skipping it can
leave a child tired, hungry and filling up
later on unhealthy foods.
• slow down on fast food. When you do
choose fast food, urge youngsters to enjoy
salads with low-fat dressing, or sandwiches
minus cheese or mayo.
• Don’t pour on the juice. One hundred
percent fruit juice, though healthy, is high
in calories. Water, low-fat milk and milk
products are important for growth.
• Focus on fats. Instead of saturated and
trans fats in the family’s food, try to get
most fats from fish, vegetable oils,
nuts (beware of food allergies) and seeds.
• Beware of food “rewards.” If eating
vegetables “earns” a child dessert, he
learns that vegetables are less desirable,
and sweets are a prize.
• Be your own healthy foods marketer.
When did you last see a noisy, happy TV
commercial for carrots or whole wheat
bread? Kids are bombarded with marketing
messages about unhealthy foods, often
linked with cartoon characters and toys.
It’s up to you to talk up yummy fruits,
crunchy vegetables and their importance
to growing bodies.
Moving is fun!
You can encourage a child to be physically active
in these commonsense ways:
• set an example. To make a child want to
move around and have fun with it, walk
the walk yourself. A child seeing you enjoy
physical activity is more likely to be active
throughout life.
• Go, team! Encourage your child to
join a sports team or group activity like
dancing or gymnastics at school or a local
community center.
• life beyond sports. If your child is
embarrassed by taking part in sports,
encourage less organized activities: playing
tag with friends, dancing to music or
riding a bicycle.
A general exercise guideline for pre-adolescent
children is 60 minutes per day, but it doesn’t
have to be concentrated time. Periods of just
10 minutes’ activity throughout the day work
just as well.
There are lots of commonly-available foods
that are great for kids of all sizes and ages.
Here are 10 that should be more than just
food for thought:
Beets. Loaded with minerals and
antioxidants.
Cabbage. May help fight cancer.
Cinnamon. Sprinkle it on to help control
blood sugar.
Prunes. A tasty, portable snack packed
with antioxidants.
Pumpkin seeds. High in magnesium,
they’re super-nutritious.
Swiss chard. Vision may be aided by this
leafy green vegetable.
Sardines. Sometimes called “health food
in a can,” they offer “good” fats, calcium
and more.
Turmeric. This spice “superstar” may
reduce inflammation.
Blueberries. Some studies indicate that
frozen or fresh, they boost memory.
Canned pumpkin. Here’s that orange
delight again: low in calories, high in fiber.
THE 10 BEST FOODS
kids (and you, too) probably don’t eat
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GO, SLOW and WHOA foods
Food Group
GO
(Almost Anytime Foods)
SLOW
(Sometimes Foods)
WHOA
(Once in a While Foods)
Nutrient-Dense Calorie-Dense
Vegetables Almost all fresh, frozen
and canned vegetables
without added fat and sauces
All vegetables with added
fat and sauces; oven-baked
French fries; avocado
Fried potatoes, like French
fries or hash browns; other
deep-fried vegetables
Fruits All fresh, frozen,
canned in juice
100% fruit juice; fruits canned
in light syrup; dried fruits
Fruits canned in heavy syrup
Breads and Cereals Whole-grain breads, including
pita bread; tortillas and
whole-grain pasta; brown rice;
hot and cold unsweetened
whole-grain breakfast cereals
White refined flour bread, rice,
and pasta. French toast; taco
shells; cornbread; biscuits;
granola; waffles and pancakes
Croissants; muffins;
doughnuts; sweet rolls;
crackers made with trans fats;
sweetened breakfast cereals
Milk and Milk Products Fat-free or 1% low-fat milk;
fat-free or low-fat yogurt;
part-skim, reduced fat and
fat-free cheese; low-fat
or fat-free cottage cheese
2% low-fat milk; processed
cheese spread
Whole milk; full-fat American,
cheddar, Colby, Swiss, cream
cheese; whole-milk yogurt
Meats, Poultry, Fish,
Eggs, Beans and Nuts
Trimmed beef and pork; extra
lean ground beef; chicken
and turkey without skin;
tuna canned in water; baked,
broiled, steamed, grilled fish
and shellfish; beans, split peas,
lentils, tofu; egg whites and
egg substitutes
Lean ground beef,
broiled hamburgers; ham,
Canadian bacon; chicken
and turkey with skin; low-fat
hot dogs; tuna canned in
oil; peanut butter; nuts;
whole eggs cooked without
added fat
Untrimmed beef and pork;
regular ground beef; fried
hamburgers; ribs; bacon; fried
chicken, chicken nuggets; hot
dogs, lunch meats, pepperoni,
sausage; fried fish and
shellfish; whole eggs cooked
with fat
Sweets and Snacks* Ice milk bars; frozen fruit
juice bars; low-fat or fat-free
frozen yogurt and ice cream;
fig bars, ginger snaps, baked
chips; low-fat microwave
popcorn; pretzels
Cookies and cakes; pies;
cheese cake; ice cream;
chocolate; candy; chips;
buttered microwave popcorn
Fats/Condiments Vinegar; ketchup; mustard;
fat-free creamy salad dressing;
fat-free mayonnaise; fat-free
sour cream
Vegetable oil, olive oil,
and oil-based salad dressing;
soft margarine; low-fat
creamy salad dressing;
low-fat mayonnaise;
low-fat sour cream**
Butter, stick margarine; lard;
salt pork; gravy; regular
creamy salad dressing;
mayonnaise; tartar sauce; sour
cream; cheese sauce; cream
sauce; cream cheese dips
Beverages Water, fat-free milk,
or 1% low-fat milk
2% low-fat milk; 100% fruit
juice; sports drinks
Whole milk; regular soda;
calorically sweetened iced teas
and lemonade; fruit drinks
with less than 100% fruit juice
*Thoughsomeofthefoodsinthisrowarelowerinfatandcalories,allsweetsandsnacksneedtobelimitedsoasnottoexceedone’sdaily
calorierequirements.
**Vegetableandoliveoilscontainnosaturatedortransfatsandcanbeconsumeddaily,butinlimitedportions,tomeetdailycalorieneeds.
Just as with adults, weight matters to children’s
wellness – and it’s a growing concern. Over the
past two decades, the number of obese children and
teens has increased at an alarming rate. At the same
time, the threats to youngsters’ health have been
mounting, too.
Childhood obesity can lead to serious health
issues, including:
• Heart disease • Asthma
• Type 2 diabetes • Sleep apnea
What’s more, overweight children and teens face
social and psychological problems. And, they are
more likely to carry the burdens of excess weight
into adulthood. So what can you do to help the
youngsters in your life? In addition to the tips on
page 10, you can share some very specific food advice
that may serve as a guide to healthier choices and
better health.
when to enjoy which groups of foods
Generally, experts advise that in order to lose weight
and keep it off, we all need to eat foods lower in fat
and calories. What does this mean in everyday life?
As a guideline, The National Heart, Lung and Blood
Institute (NHLBI) offers a handy chart (right) of
what it calls “GO, SLOW and WHOA foods,” with
these definitions:
• “GO” foods: These are lower in fat, sugar
and calories, and can be enjoyed almost
anytime. Foods in this grouping are “nutrient
dense,” meaning rich in vitamins, minerals
and other nutrients.
• “slOw” foods: These choices have more
fat, added sugar and calories. Choose them
less often than “GO” foods.
• “wHOA” foods: Calorie-dense (high
in calories), these choices are often low
in nutrients. For eating only once in a while,
or on special occasions; keep portions small.
why not clip and save this chart to help
you help youngsters make smarter
everyday food choices?
why weight matters to children’s wellness
make smart choices among “go, slow and whoa foods”
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Scott Conard, M.D., is the founder of TienaHealth,
an organization of medical doctors in primary
care practice who emphasize healthy lifestyles
to maintain wellness. Dr. Conard is considered
a national expert on disease prevention.
TienaHealth also conducts clinical trials.
Scott Conard, M.D.
Founder, TienaHealth
D
o you drag through your
day? Does feeling weak or
listless keep you from getting
the most out of life? Have you (or
others) noticed that you’re moody
or forgetful? Frequently, patients who
come to me with these symptoms
don’t need a medicine, a certain
kind of food or some elaborate test.
What so many need is simply a
powerful vitamin: B-12.
Unfortunately, many people don’t get enough
Vitamin B-12 in their daily diets. Or they
can’t absorb the Vitamin B-12 in food due to
digestive issues like gastric reflux or colitis. And
sometimes, it’s just a matter of time: The body’s
ability to absorb B vitamins starts to decline
around age 40, and continues to decline with
each passing year.
Check the symptoms
Since this month marks TriVita’s 10th
anniversary of spreading the wellness message,
I thought it would be a good time to
focus on another important kind of “10”:
the 10 most common conditions that
suggest a B-12 deficiency.
Do you or someone you care about have
any of these symptoms?
1. Fatigue
2. Weakness
3. Depression
4. Confusion
5. Poor memory
6. Anemia (lack of healthy red blood cells;
fatigue is one common result)
7. Loss of appetite
8. Weight loss
9. Numbness/tingling in the hands and feet
10. Trouble keeping balance
While these symptoms don’t automatically
signal a B-12 deficiency, they do bear looking
into. And I can tell you from my own medical
experience that in many cases, B-12 deficiency
is precisely the problem. The solution?
Supplementing with a quality B-12 product
from TriVita®.
Get all the benefits of quality B-12
You may have heard of B-12 shots, which
can be painful and expensive. And you may
have seen other formulations of B-12 in the
marketplace. But it’s important to remember
that only TriVita’s Sublingual B-12 gives you
these benefits:
• Dr. Alfred Libby’s original, patented
sublingual (under-the-tongue) delivery
system for maximum absorption
• Nutrient-based, with no stimulants
• Pharmaceutical-grade quality
• Clinically-tested for purity
and effectiveness
B-12 Update
by Dr. Scott Conard
Are you B-12 deficient? Top 10 ways to
know – and what you can do about it

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Dr. Libby, as you may know, was a pioneer
in nutrients and health, and an associate
of two-time Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling,
Ph.D. It was Dr. Libby who created the unique
sublingual delivery system for B-12, so that
the tablets could dissolve and get quickly into
the bloodstream. This is crucial to maximum
absorption and maximum benefits.
It’s been my privilege to carry on Dr. Libby’s
important work through TriVita, and to speak
up whenever I can about the crucial role played
by B-12 in all our lives. So if you don’t already
enjoy the benefits of TriVita’s B-12, check that
“Top 10” symptom list again. If you see yourself
there, I strongly urge you to try the B-12
product that makes a big difference for so many
people, every day.
As TriVita begins another 10 years of helping
people experience wellness, I’m proud to
continue to do my part.
SUCCESS STORIES
“I knew it was the Super B-12
that made the diﬀerence.”
“I was diagnosed with
multiple sclerosis about
17 years ago. Over the
past couple of years, my
neurologist had me take
a cognitive test which
measures my ability to focus
and have clarity of mind. I did well on the first
few tests. I only lost my focus a couple times
and got about 3-4 questions wrong. A few
months ago, I found out about TriVita’s new
Super Sublingual B-12 and began taking it to
see how it would work for me. I was hopeful I
would see positive results. Well, I went to my
neurologist yesterday and, as usual, he had
me take the cognitive test again. This time I
did great... I had a PERFECT score and never
lost my focus.
The woman who administered the test was
amazed and very impressed; she said they
don’t normally see a perfect score, especially
with someone in my condition. Also, before
I started on Super B-12, I went on a minor
detox diet and cut out caffeine. I found myself
extremely tired all the time and wanting my
caffeine. After a few weeks, I started drinking
caffeine again. I also started taking Super
B-12. Recently I decided to do another minor
detox diet and went off caffeine again. Never
once did I lack any energy from not having
caffeine; I knew it was the Super B-12 that
made the difference. Thanks so much!”
angelyn F. – largo, Fl

Experiencingwellness
I
t’s been very gratifying
to see the eﬀect that
Trivita has had on the
lives of so many during the
last 10 years. our privilege
is to continue the tradition
of high quality, innovative
wellness products that will
set the standard for many
years to come.
“super sublingual
B-12 proved to be a
great choice!”
“I am 42 years old, very active
and have been involved in the
health and fitness industry
for about 19 years. I am not
one of those people that drink coffee in the
morning for a boost, so super sublingual
B-12 was appealing to me. My days are very
long, which tend to leave me feeling lethargic
and bottomed out. I needed
something other than an ‘energy
drink’ and the Super Sublingual
B-12 proved to be a great choice!
I noticed the increased energy
the first day. When I run
out, I want more – so, I’ll be
stocking up! I have already
started telling clients, friends
and family about it.”
Joe g. – milpitaS, Ca
“... i constantly need to stay on
top of my game.”
“Thanks to my son who recommended your
line of products to me. I began taking the
super sublingual B-12 and told him I really
was not sure if I felt much of a difference. Then
I ran out and stopped taking Super B-12. Right
away, I noticed my memory was less sharp and
I was having my usual brain fog again. This was
not acceptable as I constantly need to stay on
top of my game – yes, even at the age of 71.”
Kathy S. – parKer, aZ
“i won’t go anywhere
without sublingual B-12.”
“I have multiple sclerosis. I could
only work for one hour and then
would lay on the couch, totally
exhausted. I started taking
the sublingual B-12 and can
now work 5-6 hours a day. I’m self-employed
and have my own business renting cabins
out during the summer. I have to clean them
every week. It’s a lot of scrubbing when I have
all seven to do! I won’t go anywhere without
Sublingual B-12. My husband once turned
around and went back to get it! He also takes
the B-12 and never leaves home without it in
the morning. I now have energy to ride my
horse. Before starting to take Sublingual B-12,
I was too tired to ride. We now take long rides,
sometimes for as long as four hours.”
deBorah W. – miFFlintoWn, pa
“we both started taking
sublingual B-12 and noticed
a change immediately.”
“My husband and I received the
sublingual B-12 as a Gift of Health from
our Bible teacher. We both started taking
Sublingual B-12 and noticed a change
immediately. My husband has been
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and suffers
from dementia. We had several lab tests
done and one measured his
B-12 level – he was severely anemic. We showed
our doctor information on the Sublingual B-12
and asked if we could try this because in
the past it has made a big difference in my
husband’s mood swing, energy and cognitive
function. He said we could try it for one month
and then retest my husband. Well, the next
blood test showed a B-12 level of almost 700!
With this improvement he decided not to
take the B-12 shots, which are painful and
very expensive.”
dody a. – CroWley, tX
“i started taking nopalea
and noticed less pain in
my arm and elbow.”
“I have been in chronic pain in
my right elbow and arm for over
a month due to hitting it on the
tile counter when vacuuming...
the pain was excruciating. I started taking
nopalea and noticed less pain in my arm and
elbow. Just one day later I hardly felt any pain
in my right arm.
CEO Michael Ellison is on a mission to bring
this product to the world; his passion will
definitely help people with their health and
wellness because Nopalea works.”
ann d. – granite FallS, nC
“... i feel this product
will revolutionize my
business opportunity.”
“Attending the nopalea launch
was my first TriVita event and
was very exciting. I was blown
away by the new product.
I’ve been an Aﬃliate Member since
September 2008 and I feel this product
will revolutionize my business opportunity.
The taste is also incredible.”
miKe t. – hampton, Va
and bottomed out. I needed
something other than an ‘energy
drink’ and the Super Sublingual
B-12 proved to be a great choice!
I noticed the increased energy
the first day. When I run

“it seems to keep
me on an even keel
all day long!”
“Adaptogen 10 Plus is really
making a difference in the
way I handle things, both at
work and in my personal life.
Now I don’t go a day without taking my ounce
of Adaptogen 10 Plus as it seems to keep me
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tiFFany h. – loS angeleS, Ca
“i don’t have that pain!”
“About a month and a half
ago I started taking the Bone
Builder. Every two years I
get a bone density test. The
last one showed that I have
osteopenia, the state right
before osteoporosis. After just one trip around
the grocery store, my hip used to really hurt.
Now I don’t have that pain! I’m anxious to see
what the next test shows.”
nanCy B. – loWell, mi
“After my very first
two pills, i noticed
the difference!”
“I was feeling lazy and
exhausted. I decided to
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and after my very first two pills,
I noticed a difference! I have a desire to do
things now that weren’t there before. I even
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peggy h. – Santa moniCa, Ca
“i have noticed how much more
energy i have...”
“My sister is the person who convinced me
to give TriVita’s Energy now! a try. I was
already taking the sublingual B-12, B-6 &
Folic Acid. I suffer from fibromyalgia and it
is very exhausting. Since I added the Energy
Now! to my daily routine, I have noticed how
much more energy I have and I can handle
daily stresses much better. My overall outlook
is better, too. My aches and pains are better
than before. I now recommend this product
to everyone.”
Carolyn m. – BroadWay, Va
“My abs are back and
i feel like i’m in my
twenties again.”
“I’m behind a desk all day and
with not much time to train,
I had a fatty belly, where my
abs were no longer visible.
Thanks to leanology I lost 25 pounds and
4 inches at my waist in 4 months.”
roBert d. – montreal, QC
“The results from my first bottle
of nopalea were amazing.”
“I’m a 62-year-old retired firefighter who
always stayed fit by working out and jogging.
I even competed in bodybuilding shows for
seven years. Now, my body was feeling the
effects. My left knee hurt most of the time
and I had pain in my right shoulder and hip.
The results from my first bottle of Nopalea
were amazing. I took one to two ounces in
the morning and after three weeks, the
shoulder and hip pain went away. Now I
plan to compete in a bodybuilding show.”
John l. – JaCKSonVille BeaCh, Fl
“... the essential fatty acids it
contains are good for everyone.”
“OmegaPrime is another great product that I
have used for some time; the essential fatty acids
it contains are good for everyone.
It is well balanced, helps with my allergies, keeps
my brain working the way it should, helps keep
my skin looking good and I have absolutely no
problem with my circulation. Just as a side note
– I am a very healthy 71-year-old!”
Sarah m. – Sorrento, BC
“TriVita has a clear
mission and goal to
help people; this fits in
perfectly with my own
life’s purpose.”
“TriVita is a godsend because
it’s a company that offers integrity. I was truly
impressed by the quality of the management
and their visionary quest for health and
wellness. I know that TriVita is not a ‘flash in
the pan’ – but a company that will be there
for a long time. TriVita has a clear mission and
goal to help people; this fits in perfectly with
my own life’s purpose. I believe that TriVita
is a ‘hidden secret’ and I want to share this
with others. This company is geared towards
helping people and it has exceeded my
expectations in every way.”
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You should consult with a healthcare
provider before starting any diet, exercise
or supplementation program, before
taking any medication, or if you
suspect you might have a heart
problem. You should not stop
taking any medication without first
consulting your healthcare provider.
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N
ow that TriVita® is celebrating
its 10-year anniversary, it’s
fitting that we spotlight two
Members who have enjoyed TriVita
products since the very beginning of
the company. Gillian and Terry are
as thrilled and motivated by TriVita’s
mission of health and wellness today
as they were a decade ago. “I admire
Michael Ellison’s unwavering mission
and conviction of a healthier world,”
Gillian says. “We also feel that
TriVita nutritional supplements have
dramatically improved our own health.”
A unique company
with exceptional products
This seasoned and very successful couple
owned a British Columbia food brokerage
firm when they first heard about TriVita.
Gillian had some previous experience with
nutritional supplements. “There was always
a little something missing with the mission
of the company,” she recalls. “When I first
heard about TriVita, I finally found what I was
looking for... a company that also embraced the
emotional and spiritual elements of wellness.”
Gillian’s quest to help others
Gillian can relate to people who are going
through their own health crisis. From age
18 to 32 she had an undiagnosed medical
condition that caused her to be constantly
exhausted. A caring friend eventually
introduced Gillian to a naturopathic doctor
who helped turn her health around. “Due
to his excellent care and TriVita’s incredible
products,” she says, “I now have that
wonderful feeling of energy that I thought
was limited to lucky people.”
In fact, Gillian is so committed to wellness
that she studied for two years at the Alive
Academy of Natural Health and earned
diplomas in both advanced nutrition
and nutrition for sports and fitness and is
designated as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist.
“I now use this knowledge to help family and
friends better manage their own health.”
An impressive daily
nutritional regimen
Gillian says that VitaDaily AM/PM™
is at
the absolute top of her list. “I’ve been taking
this wonderful vitamin ever since I can
remember,” she says, “And I know I’m getting
all the vitamins and minerals I need to
supplement my diet.” Another big favorite is
OmegaPrime®, which provides her body with
essential fatty acids which support her body’s
health in so many ways. Because she’s small-
boned and concerned about bone health,
Gillian takes VitaCal-Mag D™
. She’s happy
to report marked improvement ever since she
started taking the product. Her doctor is in
total agreement and told her, “It’s working so
keep taking it.”
Other “musts” on her list include Sublingual
B-12 and TriVita’s Vital C. She recently felt a
cold coming on but stopped it in its tracks by
loading up on this essential vitamin.
Terry is an equally big fan of TriVita products.
His daily nutritional regimen includes
VitaDaily AM/PM, Sublingual B-12 and
how they’ve enjoyed tremendous health and wellness from day one
Gillian and Terry’s
incredible 10-year TriVita
product experience

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OmegaPrime®. He uses Leanology® capsules
whenever he needs to lose a few pounds. Since
he started taking Prostate Formula, his PSA
levels have shown marked improvement. They
both enjoy the 10 Essentials for Health and
Wellness that are the cornerstone of TriVita®.
Big health beneﬁts from the new
sonoran Bloom™ nopalea™
Gillian and Terry are very excited by the
recent debut of Nopalea. “Everything about it
is first class,” remarks Gillian. “The packaging
is outstanding, the flavor is absolutely
delicious and this wellness drink helps
with inflammation. Nopalea has benefited
us in so many ways... and we think it’s a
vitally important health solution for today’s
unhealthy world.”
Terry has had major foot pain for over a year
which hinders one of his favorite activities –
golfing. He tried orthotics, which relieved pain
in one foot, but they didn’t help with serious
pain in the other foot. Terry started taking
Nopalea three times a day and in six weeks
has noticed a remarkable decrease in pain. In
fact, he took the product to his Naturopathic
doctor who was so impressed that he bought
nine bottles for himself.
“Just imagine how Nopalea can help so many
people,” Gillian emphasizes. “This delicious-
tasting wellness drink has had a major impact
on our wellness... and we’re sure it will benefit
the health of many more people.”
Products the whole family
can enjoy
Gillian and Terry have enthusiastically
recommended TriVita products to family
members. For example, Gillian’s 91-year-
old dad takes Vital C Powdered Crystals
and Terry’s 95-year-old dad who has vision
problems appreciates the VisionGuard™
.
Terry and Gillian’s son travels a lot and he
maintains his illness resistance and energy
with VitaDaily AM/PM™
and Sublingual B-12,
as does his wife. Their daughter, her husband
and their grandchildren also benefit from
Sublingual B-12 and TriVita’s Vital C. “With
these genes we need to be taking care of
ourselves,” they both say.
“We feel so fortunate to have our health, our family and
friends, and TriVita in our lives... we feel blessed to be
getting our products from a company that’s helping to
make the world such a better place.”
High quality that’s reassuring
Getting the highest quality nutrients is
important to both Gillian and Terry. They
also appreciate TriVita’s commitment to
physician-approved formulas, pure natural
ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade quality.
“I know that what’s on the label of each
TriVita product is in the bottle,” Gillian
comments. “Ordering TriVita products is so
easy and I love the fact that vitamins are
delivered right to our front door.”
“We feel so fortunate to have our health,
our family and friends, and TriVita in our
lives,” Gillian continues. “We feel blessed
to be getting our products from a company
that’s helping to make the world such a
better place.”
“I know that what’s on the label of each
TriVita product is in the bottle.
Ordering TriVita products is so easy and
I love the fact that vitamins are
delivered right to our front door.”
Gillian and Terry have
enthusiastically recommended TriVita
products to family members.

T
he journey
toward
emotional
freedom can some-
times be painful and
difficult, but the
rewards are well worth
the effort. When you
can master your emotions, the world
becomes a much friendlier place.
Imagine what life would be like if you were
stuck in traffic and you were utterly calm, or
when your boss loses his temper, you are
relaxed and unmoved by his emotional
outburst. This is what it feels like when you
have achieved emotional freedom. You choose
how to respond to life’s circumstances.
Emotional freedom is your ability to cultivate
positive emotions and transform negative ones.
By liberating yourself from the destructive
energy of unmanaged anger and fear, you will
find more happiness and serenity. But if we
refuse to face the fear and anger in ourselves,
it is very likely to be projected onto others.
Living authentically
Many times the root cause of uncontrolled fear
and anger develops out of the loss of authen-
ticity. This can lead to frustration, depression,
anxiety and worry.
We are born with a freedom of expression.
Children from ages two to five live authenti-
cally, seldom afraid to speak their minds,
or seek out what they want. They have an
optimism that if something doesn’t work out
for them something else will. They are always
on an adventure of discovery and delight.
Unfortunately, children learn very early in
life that expressing their personal opinions
and feelings has consequences. As children
grow older, adults tend to instruct children to
adapt to what is considered acceptable and
normal. It is emphasized that to get along in
the world, sometimes we need to withhold our
opinions, listen to our elders and deny what
we think or feel.
When children lose their authentic selves,
they begin to lose their inner control. Instead
of the spirit of adventure they were born with,
over time they begin to live lives of frustration,
anger and fear – afraid to speak their mind
and do what they want to do.
One of the most important and meaningful
aspects in life is to honor your authentic self –
your true nature – and express it in the world.
Living your truth
How would it feel to be completely true
to yourself – to feel completely alive
and empowered?
Living authentically is living your truth.
Personal truth is an inner knowing; it
resonates deep within and brings a feeling of
being fully alive. When you know the truth,
“the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).
Knowing your true and authentic self requires
a time of deep introspection, a willingness to
be still and listen within. You have to have the
courage to get to know your true self and align
your important inner world with what you are
doing in the outer world.
When you are guided each and every day by
the still, small voice – to be your true self and
fulfill your authentic work in the world – you
will live joyfully, fulfilling your highest purpose.
No matter how stressed out, discouraged or
overwhelmed you currently feel, you can turn
away from negativity, react constructively and
take command of any situation. Complete
emotional mastery is within your grasp. It’s
inside of you. The time for positive change
is now.
Emotional freedom:
embrace your
authentic self and
live your truthby Dr. Judy
Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a success coach, author, motivational
speaker and psychologist. She has inspired people around
the world to reach within and find their passionate purpose
to live a more meaningful life.
Judy Ellison, Ph.D.
One of the most important and
meaningful aspects in life is to
honor your authentic self...
You have to have the courage
to get to know your true self...

“Now the Lord
is the Spirit, and
where the Spirit
of the Lord is,
there is freedom.”
– 2 Cor. 3:17
Millions of North Americans mark
July as a special time of unity and
freedom. In the U.S., we observe
Independence Day; in Canada, the
occasion is the day on which Canada
became a single, united country.
While political freedoms come and
go, the spiritual freedom we enjoy
has never wavered: God gives us the
freedom to choose.
Will we choose the right path or the wrong?
Will we promote good or evil? Will we use our
freedom to glorify Him and His love or give in
to base impulses? In my view, this freedom to
choose, to exercise our free will in beliefs and
actions, is both a blessing and a curse.
Because we’re free to choose, we’re free to truly
love God or to reject Him. In sharing the
bounty of the Lord’s love, we receive a blessing
of surpassing joy. If we choose to reject His love,
we ultimately curse our own lives with sorrow
and pain.
Faith without options:
no faith at all
So why, in the Creator’s infinite wisdom, didn’t
he just make sure that we all would love and
obey Him, all the time? Because He is infinitely
wise. Of course, we could have been spiritually
“programmed” to choose only the way of
goodness, all the time. But if you believe because
you have no other option, where is the faith?
And where is the genuine love for the Creator?
By giving us a blank check of choice, God
ensured that His love would be returned only by
those who truly wanted fellowship with Him.
your body, His Temple – 1 Cor. 6:19-20
Spiritual independence,
spiritual choice
by Chaplain Gene Henderson
Free to choose good or evil, when we choose
God’s love and to love him wholly, we love
voluntarily and truly.
Over the years, I’ve encountered many people
who look at this choice from a very strict,
“hellfire and damnation” perspective. If I may
generalize, I see this attitude as very negative.
This view holds that God is punitive and harsh,
and woe unto the sinful humans who don’t
measure up at every turn.
I take a different approach. Instead of simpli-
fying our choices as good or bad ones, why not
view our spiritual freedom as the choice of our
own experiences and influences every day? We
might choose to embrace God’s spiritual freedom
by taking the time to have lunch with someone
in need of company, or visiting someone in the
hospital, or just phoning a friend to see how
they are.
Here’s another example of choice. Say your
child has a flair for both art and science, and
you want her to go to medical school. However,
she dreams of being an artist. Because God has
given her gifts and talents that can be expressed
in many ways, she might become a medical
illustrator and that way, help teach people
to help others heal.
Freedom to embrace
our gifts and share
I preach about spiritual freedom that springs
from God’s true spiritual freedom: the desire for
us to embrace our gifts and talents and share
them with others. God desires us to be healthy,
to be productive, to enjoy abundance and the
wonders of His world.
What a glorious thing it is to have the freedom
to make the choices to be healthy, happy and
grateful for all the gifts and blessings we have.
It puts me in mind of my granddaughter, age 6,
when my son and his wife found a wrapped
Christmas gift in July that had been misplaced
during the holidays. “Grandpa!” she exclaimed
excitedly. “Is it Christmas?! It’s hot outside!”
Her eyes sparkled; joy shone from her face.
Every day is that surprise box that you open.
It really can be Christmas in July! Can we
embrace that as God’s child? What has He
got in the box today for you?
... if you believe because you have no other option, where is the faith?
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Gene Henderson
Will we choose the
right path or the wrong?

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no crash and burn sensation like you’d get
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I’ve always been a walker and try to go 30
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Also, since I started Leanology, I’ve noticed
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Just a few leanology success stories from the past
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Memorable
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Editor’s Note continued from page 3...
we started with a handful of employees, one Wellness
Consultant, and an empty building with folding tables
instead of desks, I am amazed at where we are today.
Being a part of the TriVita family for these 10 years has taught
me so much about health and wellness. I find myself offering
wellness solutions to not only friends and family, but also to
strangers when the topic of health comes up (which it almost
always does).
Every time my daughters hear me in conversations and someone
brings up a health issue, they’ll laughingly say, “Oh, boy, here
it comes – I’m sure TriVita has a solution for that, right Mom?”
They told me recently that when I die, they’re going to have
my headstone say, “She was the biggest advocate for TriVita!”
My daughters may tease me about it, but all three of them
take many of our products daily. The reality is, when you are
equipped with wellness information and you experience great
products, it becomes second nature to tell others about it.
I am honored to see Michael’s dream come to fruition and
with the launch of Nopalea, his passion for wellness has only
increased! I see an even brighter future than ever for TriVita
as we are hearing countless stories of how Nopalea is changing
the lives of our Members. It gives me great pride to be
associated with a company with such quality products and
people of integrity.
I hope you enjoy this month’s anniversary edition as we
feature many stories from you, our valued Members. We also
hope you will take advantage of our Anniversary Savings by
trying a product you haven’t tried before. This is an exciting
time for TriVita and for you, and we thank you for being an
instrumental part of the God-given dream that was instilled
in Michael Ellison over 10 years ago.
Pam Knox, Editor of Publications
We value your feedback. Please send your
comments to: editor@vitajournal.com or mail to
Editor, c/o TriVita, Inc., 16100 N. Greenway Hayden
Loop, Suite 950, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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“i had more energy and i felt better about myself.”
“I’ve tried different weight loss products for so long.
They would work for a week or so and then quit. I had
bypass surgery and started Leanology right after I got
out of the hospital. I also needed both of my knees
replaced, so I had good reasons to get the weight off. I
didn’t realize before how lethargic I felt until after I lost
34 pounds in three months. I found I had more energy
and I felt better about myself.
The weight loss shakes really helped me. I enjoyed the taste and
wasn’t hungry after drinking one. Sometimes I’d even drink two a day.
It was just easier! Chocolate is my favorite ﬂavor. I didn’t hit a plateau
with my weight loss. It really went smoothly; I was very impressed!”
Jean S. – raytoWn, mo
I see an even brighter future than ever for TriVita
as we are hearing countless stories of how
Nopalea is changing the lives of our Members.

shirley Canfield,
member
“Good health is my one
passion and focus, therefore,
at 84 years young, I’m ‘fit-
as-a-fiddle.’ I believe TriVita
products should have credit
for giving me the boost I need
each day in doing my job well. I am a caregiver
for clients with dementia and Alzheimer’s
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challenges requiring a great deal of patience,
compassion and being supportive.
I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity
to positively impact the lives of these seniors.
My work is rewarding when I see the results.
A family member introduced me to TriVita
products. I faithfully use the Two-Step Energy
System: TriVita Super Sublingual B-12 and TriVita
Energy Now! These taken daily give me the quick
physical energy and long-lasting nourishment for
maintaining a healthy, active brain.
Thank you, TriVita, for your impact on my life!”
laura Matsuda,
affiliate member
“TriVita has given me life,
health and joy! Eight years
ago, I was slowly recovering
after several infections from
immune system weakness,
and suffered through months
where I barely felt like living. Then a friend gave
me some Sublingual B-12, and I used it to begin
my health journey.
After two months, I thought I was coming back
to life somewhere inside of me. At three months
I was so improved – stronger, clearer in my mind
and generally happier. I promised myself I’d
never be without that product.
Now, Nopalea is even more exciting and
I’m telling everyone about it. I’ve had high
blood pressure for years, and when it hit a high
of 200/118, my doctor put me on heavy-duty
medication. After that, a ‘good day’ for my
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My doctor reduced my medication, and he had
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Mark Preudhomme,
Trivita executive
“I’ve had the tremendous
experience of being a
member of the TriVita
team during all of its 10
years. It is quite easy now
to look back and see the
enormous impact TriVita
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should be a platform for climbing to a new one. It
has been an extraordinary blessing to see TriVita’s
impact on our Members and their loved ones.
Every ounce of effort is rewarded by hearing the
touching stories of those who are experiencing
wellness on their own life journeys.”
*You should not stop taking any medication
without first consulting your physician.
Each month a Member,
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Embracing
WELLNESS

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Summer
pleasures:
Top 10 healthy foods
of the season!
By Christa Orecchio, Certiﬁed Clinical Nutritionist,
Holistic Health Counselor
S
ummer is a
time to load
up on nature’s
bounty and to enjoy
fresh produce in
season... especially
these top 10 healthy
foods. These are
items you’ll want to buy, eat, keep
in your pantry or fridge and make
sure you return to often. Take time
to eat mindfully, enjoying your food,
nature, the weather and the people
around you. Here’s to your healthiest
summer ever!
1. Cherries:
Cherries are
bursting with
Vitamins A, C
and E, as well as
phytochemicals
that help your body
block the formation of breast, lung, liver,
stomach and skin cancers. Tart cherries
increase production of melatonin to assist
deeper sleep; what’s more, they have medicinal
properties that help fight gout. A bagful of
cherries belongs in every picnic basket!
2. Cantaloupe:
Full of potassium,
Vitamin C and beta
carotene. This delicious
melon has
illness-fighting
properties that
help your body
normalize blood
pressure, protect against cancer and lower
your cholesterol. Half a cantaloupe filled
with low-fat plain yogurt or cottage cheese
and cinnamon is a great way to get your day
started or a terrific mid-day snack.
3. watermelon:
Summer’s renowned
sweet treat, packed
with flavor and
lots of water to
keep you hydrated.
Watermelon is an
incredibly alkalizing
food to keep your pH in
check for the summertime.
4. Peaches: Great source of carotenes,
potassium and flavonoids. Peaches also provide
lutein and lycopene, which have beneficial
properties against heart disease, macular
degeneration and cancer.
5. Grilled veggies: Cooking outdoors is
one of the greatest pleasures of the season.
Zucchini, squash and red peppers are fantastic
on the grill when drizzled with a little olive
oil, salt and pepper. Always make double the
amount so you can make sandwiches for lunch
at the beach or in the park the next day!
6. Chilled soups: Chilled soups like
gazpacho or cucumber-dill that contain lots of
chunky vegetables are a great, nutrient-dense
way to cool off and start a meal.
7. Beets: They’re at their peak in summer
months and both the greens and the bulb
can be eaten. Beets clean up our blood and
can help your body stave off cancer. They are
rich in folate, an essential nutrient for fighting
birth defects. Grate the purplish part into your
salad and chop the tops, sauté in olive oil or
coconut oil and garlic for a satisfying side dish.
Or roast the beets, then drizzle with balsamic
vinegar and add some goat cheese and mint
for a nice summer side dish.
8. Basil: In addition to being a fabulous
summer flavor, basil also helps your body
combat cancerous changes in cells. Add to
that the digestive benefit of helping to quell
gaseous spasms, and you have one of nature’s
most powerful herbs.
9. Avocados: The monounsaturated fats
in avocados help improve triglyceride levels
and bring down cholesterol. I make my own
guacamole with minced red onion, chopped
cilantro, lime juice, a pinch of sea salt and a
clove of garlic. Tip: To keep it fresher longer,
leave the pit in the guacamole to slow down
the oxidation process.
10. Tomatoes:
Fresh tomatoes
always make the
summertime
list. This is the
best time of year
to get homegrown
tomatoes of all varieties,
including cherry and grape.
Tomatoes are known for helping your body
reduce the risk of cancer and protecting against
cataracts. The Vitamin A and C content,
potassium and iron, make it one big nutritional
mega food that should not be missed, especially
in the summer when they are in their prime.
Pair them with avocados and basil with a light
drizzle of olive oil for a taste of pure freshness.
If you’re concerned about getting enough
fruits and veggies in your daily diet, try TriVita
NutraFruits™. Ask a Wellness Consultant about
it at 1-800-991-7116.
Christa Orecchio
summer ever!
and E, as well as
that help your body
2. Cantaloupe:
Full of potassium,
Vitamin C and beta
carotene. This delicious
food to keep your pH in
check for the summertime.
the oxidation process.
10. Tomatoes:
to get homegrown
tomatoes of all varieties,
including cherry and grape.

Blueberries reduce abdominal fat, risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Blueberries are already known as nature’s health food, and recent research points to even more benefits. A study
at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center showed that blueberries helped reduce abdominal fat and
reduced risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. (Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk
factors which together increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.)
The study involved three groups of laboratory rats: two groups had powdered blueberries added to either a low-
or high-fat diet and one group received a regular diet. After 90 days, rats that had received the powder had less
abdominal fat, lower triglycerides and cholesterol, and had improved fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity.
Those that were given a low-fat/blueberry powder diet exhibited even greater health benefits than those on the
high-fat/blueberry diet, including lower body weight, lower total fat mass and reduced liver mass.
Researchers believe the beneficial effects of blueberries are due to their high levels of antioxidants. Their findings
were presented at the Experimental Biology 2009 convention in New Orleans.
Anticipating a good laugh may reduce stress hormones
San Diego, California
Just looking forward to a good laugh can reduce three stress hormones, researchers from Loma Linda University
reported at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Physiological Society.
Earlier studies by the same researchers showed that anticipating laughter increased health-protective hormones:
beta-endorphins by 27 percent and human growth hormone by 87 percent.
In the current study, 16 males were divided into two groups: a control group and a group that was anticipating a
humorous event such as watching a comedy. Blood was taken from participants before the event, four times during
the event and three times after the event. Results showed a reduction in three stress hormones – cortisol, epinephrine
and dopac – for those in the anticipation group. Stress hormone levels progressively decreased through the event.
According to lead researcher, Dr. Lee Berk, “Our findings lead us to believe that by seeking out positive experiences
that make us laugh, we can do a lot with our physiology to stay well.”
Larger waist size linked to heart failure
Dallas, Texas
A larger waist in middle-aged adults is linked to heart failure, according to researchers in the April 2009 journal
Circulation: Heart Failure. Researchers examined data from two large studies, the Swedish Mammography Cohort
and the Cohort of Swedish Men; participants had been asked to report height, weight and waist circumference
and were followed for seven years.
Of the 36,873 women (aged 48-83), there were 382 incidents of heart failure during the study period; among the
43,487 men (aged 45-79), there were 718 incidents of heart failure.
Researchers discovered that in women, waist size was associated with heart failure regardless of BMI (body mass
index), whereas in men, both waist size and BMI were predictors of heart failure.
The
Research Desk
New findings in health and wellness

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W
hen TriVita® supplements
have helped you for 10
years to ease some serious
health conditions, you might be
very grateful for that alone – and Sue
certainly is. But now that Nopalea™
is on the scene, this veteran Member
has even more joyful entries in her
“gratitude journal.”
“Before I started taking Nopalea, I’d feel sore
after exercise. So, I wasn’t active as often as I
wanted to be, and my fitness was becoming a
challenge,” says this 50+ resident of a Baltimore,
MD suburb. Sue was among the first to start
taking TriVita’s blockbuster wellness innovation
(one to three ounces daily), and her results have
been eye-opening.
“now that i take nopalea,
i don’t feel sore after a workout!”
“I can exercise again and keep my fitness intact,
because now that I take Nopalea, I don’t feel
sore the next day!” she enthuses. “Nopalea
enables me to workout daily without pain... I am
more fit today than I have been in a long time!”
Sue’s own “recipe” for improved health
and vitality calls for mixing Nopalea with
Adaptogen 10 Plus®, along with Sublingual B-12
(now she’s on Super B), Energy Now!®
, Digestive
Complex™, CoEnzyme Q-10 and Dr. Libby’s
Vital C. She credits these products – and now
Nopalea – with her super health today. On a
recent visit to her doctor, her levels of C-reactive
protein and homocysteine, two important
“markers” for inflammation and heart
health, weren’t merely good: “They were
perfect!” she exclaims.
Her personal health history was what
first drew her to TriVita. Over the decades,
she has battled Lyme disease, an infection
of her nervous system, insomnia and other
ailments; she was often told by healthcare
professionals that stress was the problem,
and drugs the solution.
She began her own journey to wellness with
a program of healthy eating and exercise. At
that point she heard an address by Dr. Libby
himself, and was inspired to take her journey
to a higher level.
“The Digestive Complex made a world of
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“The Sublingual B-12 helped my memory and
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me more than anything else I had tried.”
“i owe... my health to
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Today, after struggling to find her way to health
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to give credit: “I owe regaining my health to
TriVita’s superior nutrients. My memory is so
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without sleeping through the night), and now I
sleep restfully.”
Based on her own experience, Sue firmly
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Foundational Values are key to living in robust
joy and vitality. “Deep breathing, exercise,
healthy eating – all these things are necessary
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“Everybody likes to complain, nobody likes
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including TriVita.”
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When I was young, playtime
meant activity and fun.
I rode my bicycle, played
football and kickball
with my brothers and
just ran around. I took up
tennis in high school and
then learned more about
“exercise.” To be competitive,
you had to increase stamina
and agility. This required more concentrated
drills – it was exercise. Did I enjoy it? No. Did I
understand its purpose? Yes.
Moving beyond our youth, we often somehow
forget the pleasure of “enjoying activity.” Instead,
we equate moving the body with “exercise,”
which stirs up negative thoughts. When I ask
my patients about exercise, they may squirm in
their chair and grimace. “Bad knees.” “No time.”
“Don’t like it,” and so on.
i don’t like exercise;
here’s why i do it anyway
Honestly, I don’t like exercise either. So,
how do I convince myself to do it? Here are
the facts that motivate me to follow TriVita’s
Essential #5 (see page 2):
• Exercise may keep DnA young.
In a study involving twins, researchers at
King’s College London collected DNA
samples from twin participants. They
found the most active subjects appeared to
have DNA characteristics on average 10
years younger than the sedentary subjects.
• Exercise may reduce risk
for cancer, diabetes and heart
disease. A review of studies concerning
physical activity and reduction of chronic
major diseases found that the risk
reductions were: 75% for breast cancer,
49% for cardiovascular and heart diseases,
35% for diabetes, 22% for colorectal cancer.
• Exercise may reduce the risk of a
heart attack and sudden death.
Active people have half the incidence of
coronary artery disease compared
to sedentary people, according to a
2009 study.
• Even 30 minutes a day of
walking may reduce the risk
of chronic disease. Spend your
30 minutes walking, or playing sports,
or doing housework or yard work: all
these kinds of physical activity bring
clinically significant health benefits,
according to a major health review.
• Diabetes and inflammatory
markers improve with exercise.
Moving definitely counts! A 2007 study
looked at sedentary type 2 diabetics who
took part in 16 weeks of mild to moderate
aerobic exercise, four days a week. The
results: improved sugar control, lower
blood pressure and decreased cholesterol
and inflammatory markers.
• Exercise may be calming and
enhance mood. Several studies have
shown that exercise can reduce symptoms
of depression and panic disorder.
• The beneﬁts of exercise are
not age dependent. From children
to the elderly, studies have shown that
exercise even in the form of yoga and
tai chi could improve physical fitness
and mood.
With all the clinical evidence in favor of
exercise, the question is, how can you get
motivated? Go back to the childhood notion,
“play is fun.” Find something that involves
“movement” that you enjoy: a walk around
the block, bowling, dancing, gardening, water
aerobics, chair exercise... you get the idea.
I have some patients who eat the right food and
take great supplements but they still do not feel
well. They are missing a key aspect of wellness
that we call essential: “enjoy activity.”
Tammy Pon, M.D.
Tammy Pon, M.D. is a functional medicine physician. She
received her medical degree from the University of Texas in
Houston, and completed specialty training in Healthy Aging.
Get Out
andPlay!
Trivita’s essential #5: enjoy activity By Dr. Tammy Pon

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A
s you head off for some
fun in the sun, keep these
tips in mind for a relaxing,
enjoyable and safe getaway.
1. look for deals
Prices have never been better for travelers.
Take advantage of special deals and get the
most out of your vacation dollars. If you’re
traveling by car, you can also save money by
bringing an ice chest packed with food for the
road. If you’re staying in a hotel, book a room
with a refrigerator; stock it with breakfast and
lunch foods to save even more.
2. Make a list... check it twice
Advance planning can reduce the inevitable
vacation stress; make a master list of all the
things you need to do, including:
• Develop a budget
• Make arrangements
(dog-sitter, mail hold, etc.)
• Book reservations
• Pack
3. Pack it up
Packing what you need can make the
difference between a great vacation and an
absolute disaster. Weather won’t cater to
your vacation schedule so be sure to check
the forecast to determine which clothes
you’ll need to take. If you’re flying to your
destination, check with the airline about
their baggage policy: weight and quantity
restrictions may apply.
4. Protect yourself
If you’ll be spending time outdoors, bring
along plenty of sunscreen. Hats, sunglasses
and swimming suit cover-ups should also make
the cut. Camping? Bug repellents can help
keep the pests away; these products typically
contain toxic chemicals, so look for a natural
formulation. If you plan to do a lot of walking,
bring comfortable, supportive shoes. Also
bring a pair of flip-flops to wear in hotel rooms
and at swimming pools and the beach.
5. Be prepared
You’ll want to be as prepared as possible for
any emergencies or unforeseen problems. An
emergency kit for the car, first aid supplies, a
charged cell phone and a credit card can help.
6. Play it safe
Keep these safety tips from the American
Academy of Pediatrics in mind if you’re
traveling with children:
Traveling by plane
• Allow yourself and your family extra
time to get through security – and talk
to your children beforehand about the
security screening process.
• If traveling internationally, make
sure your child is up to date on
vaccinations and check with your
doctor to see if additional
vaccines might be needed.
Traveling by car
• Always use a car safety seat for infants
and young children. A rear-facing car
seat should be used until your child has
reached one year of age AND weighs at
least 20 pounds.
• All children under 13 years of age
should ride in the rear seat of vehicles.
• Never leave your child alone in a
car, even for a minute. Temperatures
inside the car can reach deadly levels
in minutes, and the child can die of
heat stroke.
7. Book some “down” time
It’s easy to get caught up in the flurry of vacation
activity; this year, spend some “down” time
talking and sharing with family. These will be
the moments you remember and truly cherish!
8. Be flexible
Things seldom go according to plan, so be
flexible to avoid undue stress. Allow time for
delays at airports and if you’re driving, be sure
to factor in rest stops and construction delays.
9. Consider a “staycation”
Purse strings a little tighter this year? Don’t
despair; you can have just as much fun on a
“staycation.” Check the newspaper for fun
things to do locally. Plan a weekend movie
marathon. Pitch a tent in the family room and
“camp out.” Spend the day at a water park. Go
to a museum you’ve never found the time to
visit. Make homemade fruit popsicles with the
kids. Get creative with your staycation!
10. Have fun
Sometimes, we’re so determined to have
a good time that we forget to have fun.
Remember, vacations are about relaxing and
enjoying time with your companions; take
time to smell the vacation roses.
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