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AUGUST 2015

ANTIAGING HEART SMARTS Lester Adler, M.D. Pg. 6

LISTEN TO YOUR GUT Samuel Grief, M.D. Pg. 14

UNTANGLING PROBIOTICS Christa Orecchio Pg. 20

PURSUING WELLNESS

We can all experience greater wellness Michael R. Ellison Founder of TriVita

ood nutrition is essential to living a longer, healthier life. It is essential for wellness! That is why TriVita focuses on quality, purity and potency in its dietary supplements. As an example, in our Omega3 Prime™ featured this month, the fish oil meets the International Fish Oil Standard (IFOS) and is sourced from FOS (Friend of the Sea) suppliers for ocean sustainability. Our products are manufactured here in the USA to meet the FDA standards of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and are third-party tested to validate that what is on the label is in the bottle. TriVita is committed to providing you quality products! I would like to remind you that Premier Members will receive double VitaPoints on any products purchased in the month of August! If you are not a Premier Member, you can easily join now and enjoy double VitaPoints, too. You can use your points as you earn them or save them to redeem for a special product you may want to try. Summer is the season for supporting wellness! With summer comes the sunshine, the wonderful foods that grow, and the opportunity to be active and exercise. Don’t miss the abundance of nature by focusing too much on the problems in our world today. With the media constantly confronting us with these problems, we often miss out on the natural organic abundance available to support our wellness. We at TriVita, along with our medical doctors and other health professionals, believe that most every physical body, despite almost any disease condition, can return to its natural state of well-being when given the proper nutrient and nurturing balancing. I am not discounting the treatment of disease from medical professionals, but the treatment of disease is only the beginning of the greater wellness experience! This may be the greatest age of all time to experience lasting wellness! I want to celebrate this fact by telling you about Lori Obey, a TriVita Member who was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, but who today reports the joy of experiencing wellness. I also received a powerful testimony from a pastor of a large church in Texas who experienced greater wellness. Each day, TriVita Members share with us their remarkable stories of improved quality of life. If you are not enjoying the wellness you desire, I encourage you to embrace the hope that you can experience greater wellness. Here is a wonderful wellness tip I received and would like to share with you: Focus on the wellness you desire in life, not on what you do not desire.

- Wellness FEATURES

TRIVITA’S HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Scott Conard, M.D.

Diplomate American Boards of Family Medicine & Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Chief Medical Officer, TriVita, Inc.; President, TriVita Wellness Centers

William (Bill) Wheeler, Ph.D.

NTI-AGING HEART SMARTS A Lifestyle and supplementation tips from Lester Adler, M.D., M.D.H.

10 FOR YOUR HEART’S SAKE

Don’t sweat the small stuff: Brittany Stam, M.D.

14 WHY ARE “GUT REACTIONS”

SO IMPORTANT? Samuel Grief, M.D., on creating digestive balance.

16 SCIENCE & TRENDS

Recent research studies that impact your health.

18 ENERGY BARS AND DRINKS

Caution: Some are no better than candy bars or soft drinks.

20 ENZYMES, PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS

Nutritionist Christa Orecchio explains their purpose.

27 FINANCIAL WELLNESS

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GLUTEN FREE TRIVITA PRODUCTS All TriVita products are independently tested for gluten. If you have gluten concerns, look for the gluten free symbol, located near the product name/image in the ads.

With a Ph.D. in Nutrition, “Dr. Bill” Wheeler and his team have 30 years of experience formulating nutritional products. He serves as Senior Vice President of TriVita’s Formula/ Manufacturing Services.

MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD TriVita created a Medical and Scientific Advisory Board to assist our efforts in staying abreast of current scientific developments and to provide input on the latest, most effective testing methods. Samuel N. Grief, M.D., CCFP, FCFP Named one of “Chicago’s Top Doctors” in 2012. Dr. Grief is medical director at the University of Illinois. He is also chairman of TriVita’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board. He received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Jarir G. Nakouzi, M.D. An international consultant, Dr. Nakouzi completed his residency in the Yale University Program of Internal Medicine. His private practice takes an integrative approach to chronic diseases. Tammy Pon, M.D. A functional medicine physician, Dr. Pon received her medical degree from the University of Texas in Houston. She completed specialty training in healthy aging. Daniela Radulescu, M.D. Dr. Daniela Radulescu is a registered medical practitioner in New South Wales, Australia. She holds an advanced degree in molecular genetics, and has been involved in clinical research for more than 10 years.

- Thoughts from THE EDITOR

Are you distressed or determined?

10 ESSENTIALS FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS Good health is a gift to be treasured and nurtured every day. TriVita joyfully shares these keys to helping you experience wellness: the 10 Essentials of physical, emotional and spiritual health. PHYSICAL 1. Breathe Deeply 2. Drink Water 3. Sleep Peacefully 4. Eat Nutritiously 5. Enjoy Activity EMOTIONAL 6. Give and Receive Love 7. Be Forgiving 8. Practice Gratitude 9. Develop Acceptance SPIRITUAL 10. Develop a Relationship with God

ou’ll definitely notice a heart health focus in this month’s VitaJournal. I enjoyed reading Dr. Adler’s article on “Anti-aging heart smarts” on pgs. 6-7. One thing stood out to me when he said, “Today determines tomorrow.” He was talking about our health and how we can make a difference in where we want to be tomorrow based on decisions we make today. I think about this often as I visit my mother-in-law in a long-term care facility in Toronto. I see all the people lined up in their wheelchairs, parked in front of TVs or windows, or if they’re fortunate enough to still be mobile, aimlessly pushing their walkers up and down the hallways. I often wonder what choices these older folks made or didn’t make that landed them there. Maybe they did the best they could with the information they had at the time. Either way, it’s heart-breaking and we all say we don’t want to wind up that way, but do we really have a choice? I would like to think so. Dr. Brittany Stam talks about how personality affects your heart health on pages 10-11, and I learned about a Type D personality that I’d never heard of before. “D” for distressed. How many people go through life distressed? She writes about how the #1 predictor of future heart disease is depression and how that knowledge opened the door to research discovering a different type of personality—Type D for “distressed.” Researchers found that 21% of the general population and 53% of cardiac patients fell into that category. That’s very alarming. We live in a society where we are under so much pressure 24/7 and put high expectations on ourselves. That’s where practicing Essential #9—Develop Acceptance— becomes an important essential (see 10 Essentials at left). Recognizing that there are things in life that we can’t change and embracing acceptance is critical. To help support a healthy heart this month, we’re offering our top heart products on special—see page 5 for details. It’s important to be accountable for your own healthcare and do whatever you can to help create a better quality of life as you grow older. It takes determination to maintain healthy habits physically, emotionally and spiritually, as in our 10 Essentials for Health & Wellness, but doing so will help you achieve the optimal balance in life that will make the difference in enjoying your later years. We are here to support you all the way!

Pam Molenda, Editor Pam@TriVita.com

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THE DOCTOR IS IN

Anti-aging heart smarts By Lester Adler, M.D., M.D.H.

It was a day worth living to see. Recently, my mother-in-law, Estelle, 89, watched her granddaughter earn her medical degree from medical school. What a celebration! She knew she had to be there, new pacemaker and all, and she was. What had she done right? Dr. Adler is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine. He is also a licensed Homeopathic Physician with an Integrative Medicine practice in Sedona, AZ. 6 | V I T A J O U R N A L

stelle had been cautious. Both her parents had died too young of heart disease. Concerned, she kept up with doctors’ visits and she sought guidance from a nutritionist. She faithfully took her prescribed vitamins for over 40 years, making sure she had the latest science has to offer, like

CoQ-10, omega-3s and antioxidants. By taking a clue from the lifestyles of her parents of what NOT to do (nightly ice cream, for one), and by taking advantage of known medicinal nutrients, Estelle deftly played the genetic hand she was dealt. Tr i V i t a . c o m

HOW CAN WE BE HEART SMART LIKE ESTELLE? LIFESTYLE Exercise trumps any medication for keeping our heart muscle toned and arteries flexible. The recommended 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week reduces mortality significantly. At the very minimum, stand more often. Do not smoke. Smoking tenses heart muscles and adds carbon monoxide to the blood, depriving the body of enough oxygen without increased cardiac output. Manage stress. Emotional stress triggers the “fight or flight hormone,” cortisol, which constricts our blood vessels, raising blood pressure and heart rate. Meditation, when practiced on a daily basis, can bring down the daily set point of our stress and help us recover more quickly when “life happens.” Maintain healthy weight. Every pound of fat requires a mile of capillaries which makes the heart’s job bigger. Luckily, just losing 10 to 20 pounds can help reduce blood pressure to normal levels. Restrict refined carbs because they create inflammation affecting every organ in the body. The JUPITER cardiac study showed that just lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol wasn’t enough to increase life span. Lowering both LDL and inflammation reduced risk. Drink green tea and eat a rainbow of foods to allow flavonoids to work their magic. Endless studies have demonstrated the vital contribution of this class of natural molecules to cardiac health.

SUPPLEMENTATION—important for heart health 1. Temper inflammation, reduce clotting, lower blood pressure and minimize irregular heartbeats by raising omega-3 fatty acid levels. That is not easy considering our high intake of the opposing omega-6s. You can have your 3:6 ratio checked to see how you are doing. Coldwater fish are our best source. Many people are now taking high quality omega-3 pills for convenience and to avoid toxins from poorly sourced fish. 2. Strengthen your heart muscles with CoQ-10, a cofactor in each cell’s power-producing mitochondria. By taking it orally, we amp up our muscles’ ability to perform… namely our heart muscle. Ribose is also used to boost heart strength, especially in those suffering from heart failure. 3. If elevated, use folate, B-6 and B-12 to reduce homocysteine (HCY). Researchers have long noted that the higher the blood level of homocysteine, the higher the cardiovascular risk. Now they are discovering how: Too much HCY suppresses good vaso-dialating nitric oxide (NO). Lowering NO wakens a normally latent remodeling protein, metalloprotein, which degrades elastin in blood vessel walls. The result is atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries. High levels of HCY also elevate blood clotting. One of the causes of elevated homocysteine is lack of folate or other B vitamins from poor nutrition. 4. Lower cholesterol with fiber, sterols and stanols. Statins can deplete our natural production of CoQ-10, so take the recommended dose with it. One’s cholesterol levels should be monitored by a physician to adjust the statin dose accordingly. Fiber reduces cholesterol by binding with bile. The body draws on its store of cholesterol to replace it. Sterols and stanols imitate cholesterol’s molecular structure, tying up the same absorption point in the intestines. Not as much cholesterol is absorbed! Today determines tomorrow. Age 89 may seem a long time away, but it’s just a matter of heartbeats. Estelle’s health choices have given her over 3.5 billion of them. She is still going, planning and enjoying many moments worth living for… with us.

This article is intended for educational purposes only.

References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25844730 http://circoutcomes.ahajournals.org/content/2/3/279.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3821977/ http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/indepth/omega-3/art-20045614 Mechanisms of cardiovascular remodeling in hyperhomocysteinemia. Antioxid Redox Signal. 2013 Feb 10;18(5):601. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19744701 1 - 8 0 0 - 9 9 1 - 7 11 6

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FIT FOR WELLNESS

Exercise? Great!

These moves? Not so much...

By Jolene Goring

Physical activity is an important part of the 10 Essentials, and helps to keep us energized and healthy. Most exercise is beneficial to our bodies, but there are some moves that should be avoided because they can be downright dangerous—especially for those in their 50s and older. No matter what your age, these modifications can help to keep you safe while still getting the results you want.

Jolene Goring, Fitness Director at the TriVita Wellness Center, is a best-selling author and expert in health and fitness. An 18-year veteran of the health/ fitness industry, she is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist. 8 | V I T A J O U R N A L

THE MOVE

THE PROBLEM

INSTEAD, TRY…

Plyometrics (jumping exercises)

Jumping with incorrect form, or without the necessary stabilizing muscle strength, can harm your joints.

Lower impact moves. Modify the plyometric moves: instead of JUMPING onto a bench, STEP up onto the bench.

Lifting heavy weights

Doing weights that are so heavy that you can only do 4- 6 reps increases the chance of injury.

Use a weight that you can get 10 reps with, where the last couple are challenging.

Jumping right back into the fitness routine that you did in your 30s

This is a recipe for injury! The routine that you did 10 or 20 years ago is likely outdated, and would need modifications for your fitness level today.

Start with a beginner fitness routine and progress based on how you feel.

Sit-ups

This traditional exercise can place strain on your back, and actually works your hip flexors more than your abs.

The plank is one of the best workouts for the core. Hold the top of a push-up position with your arms straight and belly pulled in. Work up to holding this for one minute.

Holding on to the treadmill while walking

When you hold on, it puts your body in an unnatural posture. This can cause pain in the back and hips.

Walk at a pace and an incline that you are able to do without holding on. This will help strengthen your core and prevent injury.

Stretching BEFORE a workout

Holding a stretch before your muscles are warm can do more harm than good. You could strain or even tear muscles.

Do dynamic (moving) stretches before you workout, and save the static stretching (holding the stretch) for after the workout. Tr i V i t a . c o m

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

For your heart’s sake, don’t sweat the small stuff By Brittany Stam, M.D.

Walking into a doctor’s office for the first time can be stressful. You might be worried or even scared about a potential diagnosis—especially when you are asked to get completely undressed and sit on an uncomfortable exam table while you wait to meet the doctor.

D Dr. Brittany Stam is an obstetrician/gynecologist at MomDoc in Chandler, AZ. She completed her residency at Staten Island (NY) University Hospital. Dr. Stam practices both obstetrics and gynecology. 10 | V I T A J O U R N A L

oes this sound like you? For many of my new patients, this scenario rings true. We get ourselves all worked up, whether it’s over a lab result, a business meeting or a relationship, and the stress from it all wreaks havoc on our bodies, including our hearts. Without a doubt, psychological factors can affect the development of coronary artery disease (heart disease). What studies have shown is evidence that five psychosocial conditions have proven to be risk factors for heart disease. These include depression, anxiety, personality factors and character traits, social isolation

and chronic life stress. These conditions contribute to heart disease via behavior, such as poor diet and smoking, and physiological changes, including elevated levels of cortisol (the stress hormone). Type D for “distressed” Based on research from the 1950s-1970s, we used to think that Type A personalities (competitive, hard-driving workaholics) were more prone to heart disease and heart attacks than others. What newer research has shown, however, is that only some of the elements of Type A personality—anger, depression and anxiety—are predictors of heart disease. Tr i V i t a . c o m

The #1 predictor of future heart disease? Depression. This research opened the door to describing a different type of personality: Type D, standing for “distressed.” In the mid-1990s, the British journal The Lancet published evidence that personality can be an independent predictor of death in patients with heart disease. The Type D personality has a tendency toward worry, gloom and social inhibition (isolating yourself and your emotions from others). It’s estimated that about 21% of the general population is Type D; among cardiac patients, prevalence rises to as much as 53%. So what makes certain personalities more prone to heart disease? Multiple studies have shown that levels of certain inflammatory markers in the bloodstream are higher in people with Type D traits. These proinflammatory markers can cause chronic inflammation in your blood vessels, weakening the walls and making them more susceptible to damage. Take these effects on your blood vessels and throw in smoking, fast food and lack of

exercise, and we have a serious issue on our hands. What’s more, Type D people tend to keep quiet about symptoms of heart disease (such as chest pain or discomfort, arm or jaw pain, shortness of breath) to doctors or even family members, leading to a delayed diagnosis. Stress also takes a toll on your heart by the behaviors brought on by stress. People under stress often turn to smoking and bad diet choices like processed foods. Both smoking and simple, highlyprocessed carbohydrates (sugar, flour and all the products made from them) are related to heart disease as they tend to:

aise triglycerides (a type of R fat in your blood) • Lower HDL (“good”) cholesterol • Damage cells that line the blood vessels • Cause thickening and narrowing of blood vessels • Cause clots to form, blocking blood flow to the heart •

Remember that heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women in the United States, and the #2 threat in Canada. While there are many risk factors that we can’t control, such as age, menopause or family history, there are many more that we can. So start now. Make a plan to stop smoking, eat a healthier diet, exercise and find ways to cope with stress. Your blood pressure will come down, you will decrease your risk of diabetes and your cholesterol will improve. So next time you are sitting in that doctor’s office awaiting your results or waiting in traffic already late for work, remember to take a few deep breaths... and don’t sweat the small stuff. Your heart will thank you. This article is intended for educational purposes only.

References: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/StressManagement/FightStressWithHealthyHabits/Fight-Stresswith-Healthy-Habits_UCM_307992_Article.jsp Denollet, J. The Lancet, 1996; 347(8999); 417-21. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1994437/ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140706083939.htm http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-625-x/2014001/ article/11896-eng.htm

10 HABITS TO HELP YOUR HEART Stress can be so detrimental to our hearts that the American Heart Association recognizes this and promotes an entire section of its website to stress management. It suggests these 10 healthy habits to protect your body—and your heart in particular— from the ravages of stress:

1. Talk with family and friends

2. Exercise

3. Embrace the things you are able to change

4. Remember to laugh

5. Give up bad habits

6. Slow down

7. Get enough sleep

8. Get organized

9. Practice giving back

10. Try not to worry

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HOW HEART SMART ARE YOU? Take this quick quiz from the U.S. National Institute on Aging and see if your brain knows how to keep your ticker in top shape (answers below).

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alse. Beginning exercise F later in life still helps make the heart a better pump.

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CoQ-10: Much more than heart health CoQ-10’s critical roles in cell energy production and antioxidant status are believed to promote a range of whole-body health benefits. CoQ-10 has been studied for its potential ability to help with: • Ringing ear concerns1 • Blood sugar concerns2 • • • • • •

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References: 1 Khan, M., et al. Journal Amer Acad Otolaryn-Head Neck Surg, 2007 136(1), 72-77. 2 Ates O, et al. Int J Ophthalmol. 2013 Oct 18;6(5):675-9. 3 Anirban Chatterjee, et al. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2012 Oct-Dec; 16(4): 539–542. 4 Cooke M, Iosia M, Buford T et al. Journ Int Soc Sports Nutr, March 4, 2008. 5 Folkers, K., & Wolaniuk, A. Drugs Under Exper Clin Res, 11(8), 539-545. 6 Russell T. Matthews, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1998 Jul 21; 95(15): 8892–8897. 7 Hoppe U, et al. Biofactors. 1999;9(2-4):371-8. 8 Mizuno K, et al. Nutrition, Vol. 24, Issue 4, April 2008, pp. 293-9.

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5 Folkers-K. Langsjoen-P. Langsjoen-P-H. Biochem-Biophys-Res-Commun. 1992 Jan 15. 182(1). P 247-53. 6 Bor-Jen Lee. Nutrition Journal 2013, 12:142. 7 Gao L, et al. Atherosclerosis. 2012 Apr;221(2):311-6. 8 Langsjoen-P-H, et al. . Klin-Wochenschr. 1988 Jul 1. 66(13). P 583-90. 9 Rosenfeldt FL, et al. Hum Hypertens. 2007 Apr;21(4):297-306.

ASK THE DOCTOR

Why are my “gut reactions” so important? By Samuel Grief, M.D.

Digestion is a complex, delicate balancing act. Your food and lifestyle choices can make the difference between a happy “gut” that promotes wellness, and a malfunctioning one that doesn’t.

T Dr. Grief is medical director at the University of Illinois and chairman of TriVita’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board. He received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. 14 | V I T A J O U R N A L

he process starts in your mouth when you eat and drink. Enzymes are secreted and available in your saliva to begin breaking down carbohydrates. Once you swallow, the food is directed towards the stomach via the gullet, medically known as the esophagus. The esophagus propels your food and drink downwards to the stomach, where some serious chemistry begins.

In the stomach, highly potent acid is secreted and acts as a catalyst in breaking down the protein components. Food is churned into a semi-liquid mash known as chyme. The presence of foodstuff in the stomach stimulates secretion of a variety of enzymes and hormones which contribute to proper digestion. Chyme passes into the small intestine. The full digestive power of the human gut occurs just as the food enters the small intestine. Here, the collection of enzymes Tr i V i t a . c o m

and hormones fully break down our nourishment into its simplest parts: carbohydrates into sugars, proteins into amino acids, and fats into its short- and long-chain fatty acids. These simplest components are absorbed into your bloodstream and transported to your organs for further processing and distribution to the appropriate body parts. The last part of this digestive process is when the rest of the foodstuff that was not absorbed or needed by the body is sent to the large bowel. Here, water and minerals are extracted during the final passage of the “leftovers” and then the residual, known as feces or more colloquially stool, is discharged in the usual fashion. Proper digestion is when all goes according to plan and your gut reacts in a regular and reliable manner. However, as you can now appreciate, digestion is complex. Many parts of this process can malfunction. What can go wrong, what you can do At the start, it’s important to chew your food so the enzymes in your saliva can work more efficiently to convert starch to sugar. Sometimes, disease processes cause a lack of saliva, not only impairing digestion but also possibly causing tooth decay. You can: Chew sugarless gum to help stimulate saliva, as well as drink adequate amounts of fluid and water.

Moving down to the esophagus, the most common issue is too much acid there, caused by a regurgitation or “reflux” of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. This reflux of acid causes heartburn, the bane of people who eat too much, eat too many spicy foods, drink too much caffeine or alcohol, or who smoke. Reflux is also more common among the obese. You can: Modify your diet to eliminate or reduce consumption of the potentially offending foods and drinks. Lose weight.

All that acid in the stomach promotes injuries of its lining, known as gastritis. A hole in the lining may develop into an ulcer. Stress also triggers acid secretion. You can: Watch what you eat and how you deal with stress.

The small intestine is where almost all the vitamins and minerals, plus most of our nutrition, gets absorbed into the body. Problems occur when our bodies develop disease processes that attack the lining of this part of the gut, as well as the large intestine. These include Crohn’s disease and celiac disease, among others. Too much stress and not enough fiber can contribute to irritable bowel syndrome, causing spasms and topsy-turvy digestion. You should: Talk with your healthcare professional about your particular concerns. This article is intended for educational purposes only.

References:

ABOUT BACTERIA, “GOOD” AND “BAD” Sometimes, foods that have been prepared or stored incorrectly can cause an overgrowth of bacteria and inflammation in our gut. We call this gastroenteritis. Most of the time, our bodies can rid themselves of the offending microscopic marauders (“bad” bacteria) and we recover. LET’S BE CLEAR: Bacteria live in our gut, occupying for the most part the large intestine. We need these “good” bacteria, for without them our guts would be invaded by other harmful microbes, wreaking havoc on our digestion and well-being. However, today our guts are exposed to substances and chemicals that can throw the bacterial order out of balance. Balance in our guts is the key to proper digestion. Without balance and regularity, our guts will malfunction. Worse, foodstuff festers within, leading to more imbalance and disease. Sometimes, cleansing and detoxifying the gut is the best option to correct the imbalance. YOU SHOULD: Choose your food and drink wisely, approach life’s stresses with perspective, and remember that the gut is a delicate balance. Sometimes, it needs support and assistance.

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Aging eyes focus on lutein, zeaxanthin – East Brunswick, NJ Vision health often declines with age, and people concerned about their eyes are focusing on two antioxidant compounds: lutein and zeaxanthin.1 According to a report in Vitamin Retailer, these naturally-occurring compounds are popular in supplement form with consumers who want to do all they can to preserve and protect their vision.1 Research from the National Eye Institute has indicated that lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce the risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The two compounds are carotenoids, a class of plant-derived vitamins that are found in leafy green vegetables. When eaten, these compounds accumulate in the retina. AMD breaks down cells in the retina, making it difficult to see clearly. AMD is a major cause of vision loss among older Americans; in its advanced form, it’s the leading cause of blindness in the U.S.2 1 Barbanel, S, Vitamin Retailer, 2015; 5:12. 2 https://nei.nih.gov/news/pressreleases/050513

Multi-vitamins help women’s hearts – Bethesda, MD Women can cut their risk of dying from heart disease by taking multivitamins. That’s the conclusion of a study from the National Institutes of Health, published in the Journal of Nutrition. When multi-vitamins were taken for three years or longer, study authors found, women showed a “significant” association between their supplement use and healthy hearts vs. non-users. Study authors from the NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements analyzed data from over 8,600 adults age 40 and over.3 3 http://jn.nutrition.org/content/early/2015/01/07/jn.114.204743.abstract

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Probiotics also for allergies, happier outlook? – Nashville, TN and The Netherlands Two recent studies show potential benefits of probiotics beyond their role in digestive health. Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, examined 23 studies involving almost 2,000 people. In 17 of these studies, people with seasonal allergies who took probiotics showed improvement in allergy symptoms.4 In another study, Dutch psychologists found that after taking probiotics for four weeks, participants had significantly fewer negative thoughts and less focus on negative experiences from the past.5 4 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alr.21492/abstract;jsessionid=5FC033595170422CB20E8ADAFB5B567A.f04t03?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false 5 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159115000884

Sugar boosts blood pressure more than salt – London, United Kingdom Added sugars in processed foods probably affect blood pressure, heart disease and stroke more than salt does, according to a review in the British journal Open Heart. After analyzing published evidence, the doctor/authors singled out fructose in particular—especially high fructose corn syrup—as a danger to heart health. While dietary approaches to lowering high blood pressure have historically focused on reducing the intake of salt (sodium), the authors say the potential benefits of this approach are “debatable.” They note that most salt in the diet comes from processed foods, which also happen to contain high amounts of added sugars.6 6 http://openheart.bmj.com/content/1/1/e000167.full?sid=6aecc1d3-77cc-42f8-bb42-f5c2275c3017

For a healthy heart, be grateful – Washington, DC Practicing gratitude is an essential for emotional health (see page 4); it may also bring benefits to the heart. That was the finding of a study of almost 200 heart failure patients reported in the journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, a publication of the American Psychological Association. The study group first completed standard psychological tests so researchers could gauge their levels of gratitude and spiritual well-being. Then some of the patients were asked to keep a gratitude journal for eight weeks, writing down three things daily for which they were most thankful. After the eight weeks, patients who kept the journals were found to have better moods and better sleep, less fatigue and less inflammation, which the study authors said is a factor that can worsen heart failure. “It seems that a grateful heart is indeed a more healthy heart,” said study author Paul Mills, a professor of public health at the University of California, San Diego. He added that “Gratitude journaling is an easy way to support cardiac health.”7 7 http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/scp-0000050.pdf

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Energy bars and drinks— what to look for Your grocery or health store shelves are filled with a wide variety of so-called energy bars and drinks. Unfortunately, many of them aren’t nearly as healthy as they seem. In fact, some of these products are no better for you than candy bars or soft drinks.1

ENERGY BARS Too many energy bars are filled with sugar, refined flours, artificial ingredients and hydrogenated fats. Here are a few “label facts” that will help you separate the quality brands from the pretenders: Fats - Fats are the most concentrated source of energy. Shop for bars containing fats from whole foods, such as almonds, sesame seed and flax. Avoid hydrogenated oils (trans fats) or corn and soy vegetable oils. Protein - Some energy bars contain more sugary carbohydrates than protein. Higher protein bars have a lower glycemic (glucose) index and more gradual energy delivery. Carbohydrates - Carbs are actually the body’s main source of fuel. Energy bars with more carbs (40% or more) give you quicker access to energy—but are generally shorter lasting. Choose a lower-carb protein bar if you need more endurance. Sugar - Many energy bars are loaded with processed sugar. Some have over 25% sugar—even more than candy bars. Prevent blood sugar “spike and crash” with bars that have fewer than 10 grams of sugar. Avoid artificial and highly refined sweeteners—especially high fructose corn syrups— and look for natural sweeteners like dates and honey. References: 1 http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/energy.html 2 https://nccih.nih.gov/health/energy-drink

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Fiber - Fiber helps healthy digestion and detoxification and curbs cravings. The amount of fiber in energy bars varies widely from 1 to 14 grams. Look for energy bars with more fiber, preferably from fruit, chia and flaxseeds.

ENERGY DRINKS—PROCEED WITH CAUTION Caffeine is often a major ingredient and a 24-ounce energy drink may contain as much as 500 milligrams of caffeine—close to the caffeine in five cups of coffee. Another fact to consider: Between 2007 and 2011, the number of energy-drink related visits to emergency departments doubled, with the biggest increase coming from people aged 40 or over. Energy drinks may temporarily improve alertness and physical endurance, but the after-effects can be serious.2

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EATING FOR WELLNESS

Enzymes, probiotics and prebiotics: What they can do for you By Christa Orecchio

After being a clinical nutritionist for 10 years, I can safely say that digestion is the cornerstone of human health. Good health begins in the gut and if that isn’t functioning optimally, nothing else will, including our hormones, thyroid, adrenal glands, nervous system, immune system and our brain.

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ust as a house with a shaky foundation will fall apart as soon as the wind blows, so will our health if we are not in tip-top digestive shape. And there’s not a single person alive who couldn’t benefit from a digestive tune-up. So this month we are talking about three essential supplements you can use to give yourself this very essential tune-up. Digestive enzymes Enzymes help to catalyze a reaction. That means they can contribute to and speed up the digestive process. We need different enzymes to digest our

macronutrients, which are fat, protein and carbohydrates. The more enzymes we have, the more easily and efficiently we are able to use our macronutrients, in turn getting more nutrition out of our food to contribute to higher energy, a clear mind and less inflammation. Keep in mind that it’s not necessarily what we eat that contributes to our health, but what we absorb. Enzymes help you absorb more vitamins and minerals from your food. Raw, fresh, organic fruits and vegetables contain living enzymes that can help with digestion. Tr i V i t a . c o m

Probiotics If you consider the fact that we have 10 times the amount of microbial cells as we have human cells, you can understand how important it is to get our microbial cells working for us. In this case, we’re mainly referencing good bacteria, also known as probiotics. Probiotics contribute to the digestive process and help build lasting immunity. The majority of North Americans need to supplement with probiotics at a dose of 10 billion colony forming units (CFU) per day for optimal digestive wellness. Why? Because we do not get many probiotics from our food and because many foods are pasteurized, which kills all bacteria, both good and bad. When you couple that with common lifestyle factors that kill good bacteria in the gut—consuming a lot of sugar, rampant stress, and taking a lot of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories— you can see the need to add the “good guys.” • Lactobacillus Different strains of probiotics do different things. For example, the lactobacillus family of probiotics (there are many types of strains within lactobacillus) is important to help us extract and make more nutrients from the food that we eat as well as to escort bad bacteria, that can make us sick, out of the body. Examples of lactobacillus-containing foods include raw fermented sauerkraut and other fermented veggies like Korean Kim chi (cabbage), kefir, yogurt and kombucha. • Bifidobacterium Next we have the bifidobacterium strains of probiotics. Whereas lactobacillus is transient, bifidobacterium colonize and stay, contributing to lasting gastrointestinal (GI) health. They can help repair the mucosal lining in the gut so that you have a strong gut lining that can wrap up future foreign invaders in mucous and transport them out of the body. Prebiotics The last part of this trio is prebiotics. Prebiotics are fibers that act as food for your good bacteria. When you feed your good bacteria to keep them alive and functioning, you don’t have to continue to add so many probiotics because you are instead working to create self-sufficiency within the GI tract so that they can live on their own. Food-based examples include asparagus, chicory, ground flaxseed and chia seeds. This is your simple, three-step plan to a digestive and energy tune-up! References: http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/about-us http://www.livestrong.com/article/88004-benefits-digestive-enzymes/

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How to enjoy “positive aging” Issues with health, finances and staying independent can make aging tough, according to a survey by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Still, there are ways to achieve “positive aging.”

he APS defines the term as the process of maintaining a good attitude about yourself and life, and staying fit and healthy. “Those who age positively live longer and healthier lives,” notes the APS, “and enjoy a good quality of life.” To help cope with life’s negatives and turn them around, the Australian group suggests these strategies: Maintain a positive attitude. Your view of aging and yourself affects your entire view of life and its opportunities—or limitations. Making choices and taking part in activities helps you feel good about yourself. Stay connected. Social interactions help promote optimism about life. Join a club, volunteer, stay in touch with family… all these connections promote good mental health and physical activity. Exercise your brain. From reading a book to learning a new hobby, “working” the brain helps keep you alert and engaged. Manage stress. While stress is a natural part of life, too much can damage your health. When troubles build, lean on a healthy lifestyle to help cope. Also helpful: talking with someone close, exercise and relaxation techniques.

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Exercise. At any age, the body responds to exercise— and so do mood and outlook. To get all the physical and emotional benefits, do something active (like walking), at least 30 minutes daily. Get out and about. Can you work part-time? Do volunteer work? Either or both can be rewarding and help you stay sharp. What’s more, they give you a social network outside home and family. Get regular medical checkups. Older people who have fewer medical conditions have a better quality of life, better mental health and fewer restrictions on daily activities. Doctor visits, plus not smoking and limiting alcohol use, can help reduce the onset of chronic conditions. Eat wisely. A healthy diet helps control weight, boost energy levels and make it easier to fully engage in life. Reference: http://www.psychology.org. au/publications/tip_sheets/ageing/ Tr i V i t a . c o m

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EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

Overcoming self sabotage: the acceptance trap By Mamiko Odegard, Ph.D.

You probably engage in some level of self sabotage (consciously and subconsciously) as you go about your daily life. It can show up in big and little ways, such as: • Eating because you’re tired or stressed. • Turning off the snooze alarm one too many times, causing you to feel rushed as you start the day. • Uttering words you regret when you’re feeling irritated or impatient. • Dating anyone who pays attention to you, or worse, marrying someone who is wrong for you, because you don’t believe anyone else will love you. • Distorting or hiding your true self to gain acceptance from others.

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The price of pretending Craving others’ acceptance is one of the biggest ways you can sabotage yourself. It plays out this way: you pretend that your ideas and feelings—the very essence of you—are what you think someone else will value, so that they will like or love you. The price of this pretending is high: you lose your personal power, and you make decisions that undermine your happiness, love, peace and your well-being by choosing what you think others want.

When you focus on pleasing others, it detours you from being aware of your own needs and wants, and robs you of satisfying your own desires. Conversely, the harder you try to please, the more desperate you become and your goal seems even more elusive. • Do you make assumptions of what others need? When you guess wrong, others feel even less connected with you. A negative cycle of rejection, criticism, indifference and neglect feeds your desire for even more recognition and acceptance. • The fewer compliments and recognition you receive, the more frustrated and less worthy you feel. This, in turn, sets up the need to be a perfectionist. You don’t ever feel fully satisfied with your efforts or your ability, which are intimately connected with lowered self esteem and love. • When you base your decisions on gaining acceptance and love, you come from a deficit, feeling powerless as people and events around you seem to take control. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next month: How to overcome your need for acceptance. This article is adapted from Dr. Odegard’s forthcoming book, Overcoming Self Sabotage: How to Claim Your Best Self and Live Your Ultimate Life. Tr i V i t a . c o m

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

When people give up on God By Chaplain Donna Kafer

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” ~ 2 Timothy 4:7

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ave you ever wondered what prompts some people to abandon their faith? To simply give up on their belief in God, choosing to navigate through life alone? The reasons they often give are varied; it may because of new philosophies, worldly ideals, intellect or because a person of faith has let them down. Instead of persevering through their doubt, they move ever farther away from the safety of shore, cast adrift into a sea of uncertainty. When I get the chance to talk with people in this situation, I share why I believe faith in God is worth holding on to and why moving away from Him is counterintuitive. We should be moving toward God, not away from Him. If we’re struggling in our faith, we should take a moment to talk to our loving Father in heaven. We need not feel awkward sharing our misgivings and our struggles with Him. He welcomes all of our doubts and all of our questions, listening attentively to our concerns, even though He already knows our fears and anxieties before we utter a word. This is His joy, to interact with His precious children, hearing all of their heartaches, difficulties, hopes and dreams.

Come to Him with all doubts We should know there are things about God we can’t possibly understand and we don’t have to: He’s God and we’re not. Complete knowledge about the sovereign Lord of the universe may not be ours to possess, but that’s what faith is all about. Faith is coming to Him with all of our tears, our weariness and our doubts. What great joy there is in walking with the Creator of the universe, our King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Let’s spend moments of our day speaking to Him and of Him with others, because when we do this, it bolsters our faith. We can trust He’ll keep us close and we can lean into Him, especially when life doesn’t make any sense. So when the unexpected winds of doubt sweep over us, let’s determine not to abandon our faith, but instead hold fast to the embers of hope that remain. For The Lord has promised to steady our course if we waver, faithfully encouraging us to keep the faith and to not give up. I can almost hear His tender voice whispering now, “Well done, my dear child, well done.” A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 | 25

- The Magnificent HUMAN BODY

Lymphatic System What’s your lymphatic system done for you lately? A lot! This complex drainage/cleaning system, consisting of a fluid (lymph), vessels that move the lymph and organs that contain lymphoid tissue, has three primary functions: fluid balance, fat absorption and defense against invading microorganisms.1 Clean-up on aisle 6 As fluid around the tissue cells naturally accumulates, it is collected by lymphatic vessels for waste and toxin removal and for recycling. Once in the vessels, this fluid is called lymph. A clear watery liquid, lymph flows in one direction—toward the neck—and is moved by breathing and muscle contractions. The lymph fluid is filtered by the body’s hundreds of lymph nodes, which are loaded with white blood cells. Once the “bad stuff” has been neutralized, the filtered fluid is emptied into the bloodstream for reuse.1,2 Emergency use only Organs of the lymphatic system include the lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen and thymus. So what does the spleen do, anyway? In addition to filtering blood and producing lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell), the spleen can provide your body with an emergency blood supply. When called upon, muscles in the walls of the spleen contract, squeezing blood out of the spleen and into general circulation.1

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Thymus, the nurturer The thymus, a soft organ located behind the sternum, acts as the “mother hen” to immature white blood cells called T-cells: it stores and prepares these T-cells for their pathogen-fighting future. The thymus also produces a hormone that stimulates the maturation of white blood cells in other lymphatic organs.1 (Not so) fun fact Think stones are just for kidneys? Tonsils, organs of the lymphatic system, may also form stones, called tonsil stones or tonsilloliths. Tonsilloliths are calcified clumps of dead cells, mucous and bacteria that get trapped in one of the many pockets in your tonsils. Small stones may not cause any symptoms but larger stones may lead to chronic bad breath, sore throat, difficulty swallowing or ear pain. Many stones require no treatment but others may be treated with at-home removal, salt water gargles, antibiotics or surgical removal.3 References: 1 http://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/lymphatic/ 2 http://www.livescience.com/26983-lymphatic-system.html 3 http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/tonsil-stones-tonsilloliths-treatment-and-prevention Tr i V i t a . c o m

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Protect yourself from identity theft Someone runs up debt on a credit card in your name—that you didn’t open. Your credit card is charged for merchandise—that you never bought. Your bank account is drained of money— and you didn’t make the withdrawals. In other words, you are the victim of identity theft. Protect yourself against this growing problem with these tips from the American Institute of CPAs: • Make a list of all of your credit cards (including account numbers and emergency phone numbers of each issuer). Secure this information in a safe place. • When you use your credit card in a restaurant or store, don’t let it leave your sight. • Keep your driver’s license in your wallet, but leave your birth certificate and Social Security card (Social Insurance Number in Canada) out! • Install a locked mailbox to prevent mail theft. And if credit card or bank statements don’t arrive on time, call your lender and bank. • Take care where you leave your wallet or purse when you’re out and about. • Use drive-through ATMs whenever possible. Otherwise, utilize them inside stores or other well-lit, well-trafficked areas. • Don’t write your PIN on your ATM card or store it in your wallet. 1 - 8 0 0 - 9 9 1 - 7 11 6

• Put preapproved credit cards and loan applications through the shredder before you trash them. • Check your bank statements as soon as you receive them. • Order a copy of your credit report every twelve months, and keep an eye out for signs of fraudulent activity. • Never give out your Social Security number, bank or credit card information on the phone, unless you initiated the call. • If you’re concerned about a potential scam, call the police. • If your wallet or personal identification is stolen, don’t hesitate. Notify the police, your credit card providers, your bank and the credit reporting bureaus. • If your financial privacy has been compromised in any way, ask each credit bureau to place a fraud alert on your credit report. Content courtesy of the American Institute of CPAs. Retrieved from http://www.feedthepig. org/master-credit-debt/financial-protection/identity-theft

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