What Does Vitamin B-12 Have to Do With My Mood?

As it turns out…quite a bit!

As luck may have it…the research has come in and it appears that I might be able to do something about my mood swings and irritability after all…hey, it’s not all fun and games out here…. 

So you may be asking yourself…what the heck is she talking about.  Well, through the ages it’s been pretty well documented that every living thing goes through life cycles.

Yes, men too….

Anyway, women have been a bit more “noticeable” with their mood swings…some might add.  I don’t necessarily agree, mind you, but I have to share what I believe is true.

Apparently, it could be that many of us are suffering from a vitamin B-12 deficiency…and it’s causing us a few problems.

Been feeling a little sluggish lately?  Not thinking too clearly…suffering from what I affectionately call “foggy” head syndrome?

Help is on the way!  Vitamin B-12 is known to  provide a bevy of goodness.  Let me show you…

TriVita Super Sublingual B-12 helps you achieve:

• Sustained mental energy, stamina and alertness
• Improved mood with a more positive outlook on life (we can all use this)
• Greater mental focus, clarity and concentration
• Sharper memory with less forgetfulness

Oh, and did I mention that it infuses the brain and nerves with essential nutrients needed to help replenish brain fuel and repair damaged nerves?

Now, I should tell you that I am talking about the benefits of TriVita’s Super Sublingual B-12.  

 This is not just any supplement; all of TriVita’s products are backed by a 60 Day money back guarantee…and if that’s not enough…this may inspire you…

If you’re not a TriVita member already…you can recieve the regular strength TriVita’s Sublingual B-12 as our Gift of Health to you.  What more could you ask for?

What’s the bottom line?  Your days of feeling kinda crummy may be over.  TriVita’s Sublingual B-12 may be your answer.

I know this much…it works and I love it!

Get yours today…Super Sublingual B-12 for your mood “fix”.

To your health and success!
Colleen Gainey
Independent Representative – 13308664

Have You Ever Said These Things?

Have you heard yourself saying these things when it comes to exercise and taking care of yourself?

“I’m too busy to exercise.”

“By the end of a long day, I am just too tired to work out.”

“I am afraid I will hurt myself.”

“I have a health problem that I do not want to make worse.”

If you’re anything like me, you may have found yourself creating these roadblocks to health somewhere along the way. 

So how do we break down the barriers?  Let’s look at them one at a time.

“I’m too busy to exercise.”

• Make physical activity a priority (Put it on the calendar)
• Build physical activity into your routine chores (Rake the yard, wash the car, etc)
• Make family time physically active (Go to the park, family softball game, flag football, etc)

“By the end of a long day, I am just too tired to work out.”

• Think about the other health benefits of physical activity (Helps lower cholesterol and BP)
• Do it just for fun (Play a team sport, work in the garden, dance, etc)
• Train for a charity event (Help others while you help yourself)

“I am afraid I will hurt myself.”

• Start slowly (Begin any physical program slowly)
• Choose moderate-intensity physical activities
• Take a class (Trained fitness instructors should be able to help you keep proper form)
• Choose water workouts (Easier on your joints reducing the risk to muscles and joints)

“I have a health problem that I do not want to make worse.”

• Talk to a healthcare professional (Talk to your healthcare provider before you begin)
• Start slowly (Again, begin slowly and work up to the more intense workouts)

Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart

BMI is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight.  The BMI chart is simply a guide and may be inaccurate for athletes or individuals with above average muscle mass.

BMI=__________x 703 divided by____________divided by___________=________(BMI)

      (Your weight)                             (Your height)                    (your height)

If you’re below 18.5 you are considered underweight

If you’re @ 18.5-24.9 you are considered normal

If you’re @25-29.5 you are considered overweight

If you’re above 30 you are considered obese

Want to lose weight in a safe, healthy way?  Try our Leanology plan.

All credit for the facts and information in this article goes to VITAJournal.  Aug 2009 issue

Colleen Gainey
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Important Nutrients and Supplements for the Vegetarian Diet

Vegetarianism comes in all shapes and sizes…

Life is an experience, a journey, for all of us.  We all value food in different ways and our vegetarian friends are no different.  For the most part they are individuals with strong beliefs that, without compromise, have led their lives dining on vegetables.  Some have chosen to do so, freely, and others have been forced to partake in a more structured eating plan for health reasons.

Whatever the reason; there are some important things to take into consideration.  Regardless of the type of vegetarianism you have chosen for your lifestyle; you may be missing important nutrients and supplements that would otherwise be ingested through foods you no longer eat.  Quality vitamin supplements are an essential part of living a healthy vegetarianism lifestyle.

Recent studies have shown that the old-world ingredients such as garlic, turmeric, ginseng, capsaicin, psyllium, cayenne, fenugreek, various oils, nuts, etc. have great positive dietary benefits. In western cultures, vegetarianism is embraced more as a healthy alternative to weight-loss or weight-control diets.

 Since our vegetarian friends avoid meat and meat by products they often miss out on the essential nutrients found in these foods.  They are likely to remove all animal products including eggs, milk, yogurt, fish, fish oils, meat, poultry, etc., which are the main sources of important nutrients. The only alternative source for such nutrients for the vegetarian is discount vitamins and dietary supplements.

It should be noted that as we eliminate these food items from our diet, we tend to overlook the long-term physical effects of lacking the nutrients derived from these foods. 

Thus leaving us wondering why we  feel sluggish, and a bit foggy headed. Under the surface of contentment, our bones, teeth, and skeletal structure begin to wither in strength.  Our stamina is drained and we tend to feel weak.  Our body needs these nutrients to work at it’s peak performance.

Nutrients such as:

• Vitamin B12

Provides the nutritional support your body needs to help achieve: 

NOTE:  This product has been approved as a Gift of Health item…contact me for a free 30 day supply! 

• Calcium
• Vitamin D

Provides the nutritional support your body needs to help achieve: 

“Vegetarian diets provide enormous health benefits by reducing the risk of disease and improving well-being. Despite the overall benefits, however, the chances of deficiencies of the nutrients discussed above are greater in vegetarians than omnivores. The perfect diet, plant-based or omnivorous, still eludes us. In the meantime, fortification and supplementation bring us a step closer.”  Charles K. Rosenberg, C.N., is an adjunct faculty member at Bastyr University in Bothell, Wash.

To your health and success!

Alive with TriVita

Colleen Gainey
Independent Representative of TriVita - 13308664

Is There a Link Between Stress and Illness?

For years we’ve heard that stress is a definitive factor in increased illness.

It’s funny, we deal with stress so often in our lives we rarely recognize it when it happens.  It seems that mentally and emotionally we have adapted, but physically our body is feeling something else entirely.

What are some of the major stress factors in our lives:

• Financial worries
• Health concerns
• Stress from work
• Lack of sleep
• Family concerns

We have become almost immune to these common everyday “stressers”, and yet the effects on our body will become evident over a span of time.

Eventually the effects reveal themselves in the form of:

• High blood pressure
• Elevated heart rate
• Poor digestion
• Headaches
• Lack of energy

In an effort to combat these “stresser” marks our body tries to compensate by internally gobbling up our nutrients, thus depleting our cache; putting our immune system at risk.

Research has long established the link between high stress levels and lower immune systems.

Our bodies are beautifully created and masterfully made, but under stress they will react one of two ways.

• Learned Helplessness
  • Poor digestion
  • Increased headaches
  • Decreased energy
  • Cellular irregularity    ��

• Fight or Flight
  • High blood pressure
  • Elevated heart rate
  • Elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar
      

So what can we do to combat the internal, and sometimes external, effects of living a life of stress.

First and foremost, find peace in your Creator and Lord.  Reflect and meditate on what He has for you and your life, within His Word, and be at peace knowing that He will direc recognize the pillars to supporting a healthy lifestyle:

• Regular exercise
• Sufficient sleep
• Stress management
• Healthy diet

Speaking from experience, if these were not a common practice in your life, then it will take some time to get proficient, but the pay off is tremendous.  Start simply by making a commitment to yourself to begin today to take better care of yourself.  Start routinely taking a walk…enjoying quiet time with the Lord…eating healthy foods…and getting a good nights rest.

I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention the importance of dietary supplements as you move through your “Wellness Journey”.  Taking nutritional supplements with a combination of adaptogens, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids can provide the food your body needs for healing, repairing, and infusing your system with vitality.

Start today taking care of yourself!

To your health and success,
Colleen