Toxic Products~The Truth

Personal Products and the Toxin Contained Within 

You wake up in the morning anticipating the day.  You shower, shampoo, condition, lotion, use deodorant, then if you’re so inclined, you put your make-up on, spray your hair in place, and get ready to head out the door.

For most of us I described a fairly typical routine in our daily regimen.  You may not even realize what you’ve just done.  Most of us never will.

You see, as unfortunate as it may seem, according to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), “Cosmetic firms are responsible for substantiating the safety of their products and ingredients before marketing.”

What does that mean for us?

Where the FDA is concerned the word “Cosmetics” covers a wide range of products…”articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, …or otherwise applied to the human body…for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearances.”  This list could include, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorants, moisturizer, perfumes, lipsticks, facial make-up, and hair dyes.

Although ads share all the accolades of these products, they often neglect to warn us of the dangers that may lurk within.

One group championing the cause for safer cosmetics is the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org).  EWG utilizes an internet based directory which contains products, listing and rating, their potential for harmful toxins. (cosmeticdatabase.com)

Some harsh toxins to watch for:

Phthalates:  Utilized in shampoos and hairsprays.  Known to disrupt the hormone system and regulated by the EPA.

Oxybenzone:  Used in sunscreens, (lip balms, lipsticks, and moisturizer)…linked to hormone disruption, allergies, cell damage according to the CDC.

Triclosan:  A pesticide which disrupts hormones.  Found in liquid hand soap, children’s toys, and toothpaste.

Parabens:  Found in the family of widely used preservatives in thousands of cosmetics.  It, too, disrupts the hormone system.

Obviously we can’t avoid all contact with toxins.  They are a part of our world, but we can take steps to learn and choose safer products.

We have found that Sonoran Bloom Nopalea, because of it’s formulation to help the body cleanse itself of toxins and fight inflammation, is an amazing step in righting some of the wrongs done through absorbing toxins into our system.

Through the use of Betalains, Nopalea enters your body and then helps reduce inflammation and detoxify your cells.  The wellness stories on this product have been amazing.

Please contact me if you’re interested in trying this incredible wellness product.  It will be my Gift of Health to you.

 To your health,

Colleen Gainey ~ Independent Representative for TriVita ~ 13308664
http://sonoranbloom.com/13308664

 To read more about my outstanding offer for New Distributors with Sonoran Bloom; please click on the TriVita Opportunity tab and read Colleen’s Offer.

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
Sharing Marketing Success
Independent Affiliate 10338664

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

There is Always a Way to Give

Give and it will be given to you 

A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over will be poured into your lap.  For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you…” – Luke 6:38

These are tough times, spiritually, economically, and for some of us physically.  Even so, look around you…walk into your community, your schools, your neighborhood, you will always find someone who is living a little “rougher” than you are.

Now, imagine not only seeing, but responding to the need.  You walk up to the door…knock…and leave them a gift…food, clothing, gas money, and for no other reason than that God told you to do so.  Imagine their shock at receiving such a gift during such hard times.  Walk away, knowing you helped someone else and that the Lord is pleased.

How often have we forgotten those around us because of our own burdens?  What do you do when you don’t know where to give or who to give to?  Isn’t it funny how we complicate things?  Just listen to what God is telling you and do it.  He’s the ultimate guide in all things.  He’s the direction on our journey.  Our Creator always sets up the opportunities for us to give.  We need to be open to seeing them.

You may wonder what all this has to do with TriVita.  Much of what TriVita does is based upon giving.  The company, to it’s core, embraces the concept of helping others and supporting unique charities like the “House of Giving”.

They offer the opportunity for representatives to give the Gift of Health. 

Nopalea
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So many astonishing benefits in a bottle! 

• Experience Nopalea, the delicious drink that can help your body:
• Relieve all types of pain
• Normalize blood pressure
• Improve breathing difficulties caused by allergies or asthma
• Support cardiovascular health
• Energize your life

Drink it and thrive!

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Sublingual B12

Provides the nutritional support your body needs to help achieve:

• Increased energy and stamina
• Increased mental clarity
• Decreased dangerous homocysteine levels, which lessens the
  risk of developing heart disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
• Emotional balance

Energy and Stability are waiting for you!
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Optima4’s unique blend of adaptogens, antioxidants, and natural extracts can help people perform better at everything from working in the office to a day on the golf course! Drink one serving (3 ounces) before any activity where you need physical and mental focus, and you’ll feel a difference fast:

• Improved fine motor control
• Calm, sustained energy
• Enhanced mental focus and concentration
• Reduced stress and less eyestrain

 …are three wonderful products that can be shared with those who have a need.  Through the Gift of Health program, we can send you any one of these three fabulous products.  Choose wisely, you can only select one Gift of Health.

Why would TriVita do this?  Because, they care about their customers and representatives.  They believe that by sharing the Gift of Health they are sharing a step in the journey of wellness with all of us.  These products have stood the test of time and customers love them! 

Let us share the Gift of Health with you today!  Contact me colleen@sharingmarketingsuccess.com ; I’d love to hear from you and chat with you!

Blessings, success, and health,

Colleen Gainey
Independent Representative #13308664