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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. What an amazing – and yes I will say it again – astonishing anti-
Physical
1. Breathe Deeply
Let your lungs fill deep down, hold,
then exhale toxins and stress.
2. Drink Water
Nature’s best beverage not only quenches
thirst, but also enhances energy.
3. Sleep Peacefully
Every body needs the rest and repair
that comes with a regular sleep routine.
4. Eat Nutritiously
Feed both body and mind with
healthy, nourishing food for life.
5. Enjoy Activity
Let an active lifestyle move you to
improved health and wellness in all ways.
Emotional
6. Give and Receive Love
Offer and accept the greatest gift, and you
can enhance your immune system.
7. Be Forgiving
When you let go of old grudges, your hands
are open to accept feelings of peace.
8. Practice Gratitude
A thankful heart releases stress, making
room for greater happiness and health.
9. Develop Acceptance
If you can’t change it, accept it and move
on. Worry will shrink, serenity will grow.
Spiritual
10. Develop a Relationship with God
Nurture the spiritual aspect of your life
to achieve complete well-being.
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One year later, Nopalea™
is changing more lives
than ever!
by Michael R. Ellison, CEO & Founder
It was just one year ago in June that we featured Nopalea in our catalog.
inflammatory wellness drink. The testimonials that have come into TriVita
each day over this past year are AMAZING AND ASTONISHING!
Let me share with you a portion of an email I received about one woman’s
Nopalea experience: “I have taken Nopalea for one month as of today, and the
changes and improvements in my health have been nothing less than miraculous.
I have suffered with chronic inflammation and various autoimmune conditions that go with it for most of my life.
I have not been able to do physical exercise for three years. After four weeks of taking Nopalea, I am now walking
30-45 minutes a day and have no sign of any of these debilitating conditions. My husband John remarked after a
hike one day, ‘How wonderful it is to have my wife back.’”
Now here is a message we all should hear, stated by our Chief Science Officer, Brazos Minshew, when
Nopalea was introduced: “If the condition is caused by chronic inflammation, then Nopalea could be the
solution.” Look at the leading diseases our medical practitioners deal with every day and you will see they
are rooted in, and caused by, prolonged chronic inflammation which weakens the body’s ability to resist
illness and disease.
Many people think of inflammation as redness or swelling on a specific area of the body, but it is much
broader and widespread, and certainly more potentially harmful. Here are other ways to identify chronic
inflammatory conditions:
1. Inflammation of the heart: shortness of breath, leg swelling
2. Stomach inflammation: constipation, irritation, gas, swelling
3. Large intestine inflammation: cramps, prolonged diarrhea
4. Kidney inflammation: high blood pressure
“If you want to cut your risk of today’s leading sicknesses, lower the
inflammation in your body. One of the best ways you can help your body
do this is by taking Nopalea.”
Inflammation is a process by which the body’s immune system protects us from infection and the
invasion of foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses. However, sometimes the immune system
overreacts. This can lead to chronic inflammation from a prolonged period of immune response, which
eventually leads to tissue and cell damage, creating the perfect environment for disease.
Please hear this message: If you want to cut your risk of today’s leading sicknesses, lower the
inflammation in your body. One of the best ways you can help your body do this is by taking Nopalea.
Take three to six ounces of this product every day, even if you have to cut other things out of your
budget; this is one of the very best things you can do for your long-term health and wellness.
If you have not read The Secret Killer Health Alert, highlighting what Time magazine wrote about
inflammation, call and ask for it with your next order. Being informed is an excellent way to help
motivate you to create better wellness disciplines.
June is the month we celebrate Father’s Day, and I do hope that all fathers have a wonderful time
celebrating with family and friends. Let me take just a moment to address men and the inflammatory
conditions that can significantly impact their health, which in turn impacts the entire family.
Men seem to deal with three major conditions that are rooted in inflammation: heart and prostate
conditions, and fat around the middle, which is really fat amongst the organs. These are all conditions
related to chronic inflammation, and can significantly impact a man’s long-term health if not dealt with.
This month, as we recognize the value and importance of a father’s role in family life, I encourage men to
take serious action on a health and wellness plan.
Look at the lifestyle choices you can make to improve your health. Look at the products in our catalog
Article from Michael Ellison continued on page 21...
 Enjoy a safe summer 13
JUNE 2010
Inside
4 The Immune System
Your body’s front line against
inflammation and “invaders.”
6 Keep Your Brain Big and
Healthy
Vitamin B-12 helps your body
protect against brain erosion.
8 TriVita is a Community of
Wellness Seekers
FREE Member exclusives will help
you on your wellness journey.
10 Five Signs That You
Need Nopalea
If you have even one, take the
Nopalea Wellness Challenge. remember the anticipation I felt waiting for that
12 The Amazing
Anti-Inflammatory
Power of Plants
Simple plants are exceptional
inflammation fighters.
Protect yourself against skin cancer 14
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Men: Here’s your
health wake-up call 26
20 How to Avoid Sabotaging
Your Weight Loss Goals
Follow these easy weight
management tips.
25 Pat Bets the Ranch
on Nopalea
Thanks to Nopalea, this rodeo
rider is pain-free.
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ON MY MIND
EDITOR’s NOTE
T
his month, June 21, brings
us the first day of summer,
and like many people,
for me summer always
triggers memories – mostly of my
own childhood.
Recently my youngest daughter told me she had
purchased an ice cream maker so she could make
her own fun summer sorbet recipes. It’s funny
how a word, an image, a song or even a smell can
take you right back to an exact moment in time.
Suddenly I flashed back to those summers in the
1960s when my mom and dad would have friends
and family over on Sunday for supper (that’s
Texan for dinner), and the highlight of the meal
was sitting out on the back porch in flimsy lawn
chairs while my dad cranked away on the wooden
ice cream freezer.
As the youngest who rarely left my dad’s side,
there I would be propped up on the top of the
freezer with all the weight a skinny kid could
muster up so Daddy could crank faster and easier.
We’d stop every few minutes and pour more salt
from the box onto the ice to make it freeze. I
homemade banana ice cream! Those were some
great summer memories, and although I hadn’t
thought of that experience for decades, I suddenly
was very grateful for being able to remember.
Memory loss from brain erosion is a serious
matter, and you’ll be surprised to read on pages
6-7 how it can affect people as early as their 20s!
You’ll want to take advantage of our promotion
this month and stock up on Sublingual B-12,
our flagship product. This is the product so
many of our Members have praised as they’ve
experienced mental alertness they often
thought was long gone.
It’s wonderful if you can still enjoy reminiscing
about your childhood summers, but I hope
you’re not taking it for granted and you’re doing
something today to protect those precious
memories tomorrow, for they are priceless!
Body Systems 101 – Part 5
Inflammation
control:
Welcome to your immune system
This special feature is Part 5 of the VitaJournal’s
5-part series on the major systems of the body.
By Dr. Samuel N. Grief
Defense,
Invaders,
Protection:
These words that
come up when
describing the body’s
Samuel Grief, M.D., immune system
CCFP, FCFP sound militaristic,
and with good
reason. This extraordinary, complex
system is our front line, every day, in
the battle against the things that
don’t belong in our bodies. Whether
it’s an object, an organism or a
tissue, the immune system is in
charge of recognizing it as friend or
foe, and charging into action if the
visitor is considered hostile.
One of the best descriptions of the immune
system, I think, comes from Immunologist
William Paul of the National Institutes of
Health. He says, “The immune system has
a phenomenal ability for dealing with infor-
mation for learning and memory, for creating
and storing and using that information.”
Sometimes called the king of the body’s super
systems, the immune system has an amazing
ability to assess molecules that have never
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been in the body before, and decide
on the appropriate action.
Medical science is focusing
increasingly on the role that
inflammation plays in disease,
and I’d like to focus here
on the immune system’s
role in “deploying” and
managing the body’s
inflammation response.
Inflammation:
why and how
A key element of the
immune system is the
lymphatic system, because it
comes in direct contact with
every cell. So if any cell
anywhere in the body is “in
trouble,” it’s the lymphatic
system that answers the call.
The lymphatic system is not
pumped by the heart, but by the
movement of the lungs. That’s
why, when a person practices
deep abdominal breathing,
they’re stimulating the system.
And it’s also why, when we are
stressed, an interplay of glands
and organs makes our breathing
shallow – and puts our lymphatic system
into stagnation. This explains why people
under stress have higher rates of every-
thing from viral infection to
serious disease.
When the lymphatic system is
stagnant, cells begin to suffocate
because nutrients can’t get in and
waste can’t get out. The body has to
find other means to cope with this
potential infection, and it turns to
inflammation. Inflammation is a
normal response to an abnormal
condition, and it’s part of how our
bodies cope. Let’s look at how
inflammation works for us, helping
us to heal when we have tissue
injury from, for example, a
sprained finger:
1. Redness. An injured area needs
an increased supply of nutrients
and proteins carried in the blood.
So, blood supply increases, and
the tissue turns red.
2. Swelling. The injured area is
bathed in healing proteins and
substances to control bleeding,
as well as an increased supply for
transport of waste. This causes
the injured area to swell.

3. Pain. The injured area needs to be protected.
We instinctively guard an injury because we
feel or anticipate pain.
4. Heat. The damaged tissue becomes weak-
ened, and so is susceptible to infection.
White blood cells rush to the area and
defend the fragile cells from microbes (very
broadly, germs). Heat or fever in the damaged
area is a sign that this is working.
5. Loss of function. This process is accompa-
nied by a reduction in function of the injured
area until it is healed.
If the stress of the injury continues, so does
the inflammation. This launches a cascade of
inflammation leading to infection, leading to
allergy, leading to irritation, leading to more
inflammation and so on.
Chronic stress, chronic inflammation
Eventually, an immune system under stress and
deprived of the proper nutrients and nurturing
will form an auto-immune response. Auto-
immunity is an abnormal response to an
abnormal problem of chronic stress and chronic
inflammation. It happens when your immune
system loses its ability to distinguish healthy
tissues from diseased tissues – so it attacks
them both.
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The above photo shows how our immune system uses inflammation to kill viruses.
Consider two examples of auto-immunity: lupus
and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Lupus causes
inflammation in all the internal organs, and as
a result, your immune system attacks the organs.
Eventually, the organs can be destroyed by your
own immune system. In RA, healthy joints are
attacked as though they were diseased; good
cartilage is destroyed along with bad. Some-
times, there is no bad cartilage at all: your
immune system just thinks that there is, and
destroys all of the joints.
Increasingly, the medical community is
looking at chronic inflammation as the real
issue behind many serious diseases. I’d like
to emphasize again: inflammation itself is a
normal, healthy response. It’s when the immune
system gets “stuck” in this defense mode that
inflammation becomes chronic, and that’s
when action is needed.
Reduce stress, increase nutrients
While there are no quick fixes for a struggling
immune system, repair can be accomplished
through stress reduction and intense nutrition.
Many doctors advocate taking a multi-vitamin
or multi-nutrient supplement, along with an
antioxidant complex and an Omega-3
supplement.
Remember, the immune system is part of a
complex interaction with your brain and other
immune cells. They “talk” with each other,
learn from each other and act to keep us alive
and well under difficult circumstances. Rather
than wait for an “invader” to attack, your
immune system compensates for an infinite
number of possibilities, and makes a decision
on the best strategy to keep you functioning
in whatever stressful condition you may be.
Your current health is an expression of your
immune system’s best effort to interact with
your environment, both internal and external,
to find and maintain a balance. No wonder
some people call it the king of the body’s
super systems! 
Samuel N. Grief, M.D., CCFP, FCFP, a member of TriVita’s
Medical Advisory Board, is the Medical Director for Campus
Care at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He received his
medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec,
and is a Continuing Medical Education instructor.
Have you taken the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge? See page 10.
B-12 Update

Scott Conard, M.D.

Founder, TienaHealth

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.

Vitamin B-12 can help protect against erosion,

deficiencies at early ages
by Dr. Scott Conard

Y
ou probably know the term “senior moment”: suddenly you can’t • Ignoring B-12 deficiency can worsen
memory loss
remember your favorite uncle’s name, or where you parked the car.
These lapses happen to most of us from time to time, especially as There’s more evidence pointing to the value
we age. What’s fascinating to me now, though, is that these occurrences of B-12 in helping protect against brain issues
are affecting people much younger than medical science used to expect. among younger people. According to the
National Institutes of Health, one study
For a long time, medical science has known have been a factor. It’s established medical fact suggests that B-12 deficiency affects a much
that the human brain changes with age: it that Vitamin B-12 plays a big role in mental broader age range than many have thought.
literally erodes, or loses volume, over time. sharpness, memory, mood and energy. The study, published in the American Journal of
Statistics from the 1970s and ‘80s found Clinical Nutrition, pointed to three different age
brain erosion (sometimes up to 25%) only Correct a B-12 deficiency, correct groups found to have about the same deficiency
in people over age 50. Just a few years in blood levels of B-12: those 65 and over,
memory loss?
ago, however, a major study conducted by those ages 50-64, and those ages 26-49. That’s
Washington University in St. Louis, MO, right: People as young as 26 turned out to be
No less an authority than Harvard Medical
detected brain volume loss as early as age 30. as B-12 deficient as some people over 65.
School plainly endorses the use of B-12 to treat
And, the researchers also found that this memory loss caused by a deficiency of B-12.
brain erosion often leads to mental confusion The prestigious school supports these findings: Across ages, supplement users
and memory loss. have better results
• A lack of Vitamin B-12 can cause perma-
More recently (just a few months ago), nent damage to brain cells The study of B-12 deficiency across three age
researchers at Wayne State University’s groups turned up another important finding:
• Vitamin B-12 deficiency is among the
Department of Psychology added to this reversible causes of memory loss (along
growing body of studies with another finding: “…those who did not take a supplement
with stress and disease)
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healthy people. Although this study didn’t look for memory loss users, regardless of age group.”
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The link between diet and

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Brazos Minshew
TriVita Chief Science Officer

How is your energy level?
The World Health Organization (WHO) states
that “Health is a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity. It is the
ability to lead a socially and economically
productive life.”
Does that describe you? Or, like many people
in North America, are you just too tired to
think about being socially and economically
productive?
The scope of the problem
Up to 85% of the people who visit a doctor for
any reason also complain of being chronically
tired. It seems that we are in the middle of
an energy crisis that has nothing to do with
petroleum production!
When we talk about energy we need to
want to do more than survive – we want to feel
energetic. We want to feel our best every day.
Food and energy
As I mentioned, energy comes from the way our
body burns nutrients; nutrients such as fats,
protein and carbohydrates must be metabolized.
The word metabolism is from a Greek word that
describes the process of burning wood to create
heat. It also describes creating energy from food.
So, an energetic life is possible with a healthy
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This description outlines the two steps needed
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Proteins are converted to energy at a much
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Healthy fats burn slowly and steadily up to eight
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distinguish between the ability to survive and the food we eat. A balanced diet must include:
the feeling of being energetic. We must admit
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 Five signs that you
need Nopalea™
If you have even one of these signs,
take the Nopalea Wellness Challenge

1 Do you deal with pain on a
constant basis?
2 Does anyone in your family or
group of friends complain of
chronic pain?
3 Do you, or anyone you know,
have allergy-related breathing
problems?
4 Are you concerned about
premature aging?
Nopalea, of course, is the astonishing
wellness drink that has helped many people
get relief from the damaging effects of
chronic inflammation.
Inflammation-fighting Betalains
If you haven’t yet tried Nopalea for yourself,
there’s no time like the present. One of the most
exciting ingredients in Nopalea is Betalains, a
rare and potent class of natural antioxidants.
They’re found in only a few of the world’s plants,
including the Nopal cactus. The Nopal fruit,
from which Nopalea is made, contains one of
the highest amounts of Betalains in all of nature.
Here’s how the Challenge works:
1. Drink 3 to 6 ounces of chilled
Nopalea each day for 30 days.
2. Fill out the Nopalea Challenge
Form, which will be included
in your first Nopalea order, to
track your progress during
the Challenge.
3. Read The Secret Killer Health Alert,
also included in your first order.
4. Share your Nopalea experience
by emailing to: story@trivita.com.

5 Are daily toxins wreaking havoc Chronic inflammation is at epidemic levels

on your body? When you start your Challenge, be sure to read
The Secret Killer Health Alert. You’ll find out Why a Nopalea Loading Phase?

T
hese symptoms can all be
linked to chronic inflammation
– precisely the problem that
Nopalea was developed to help address.
If you have yet to experience the incredible
benefits Nopalea can have on your health, you
may want to step up to the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge! We’ve received so many powerful
stories about people who have taken the
Challenge and experienced amazing results.
about chronic inflammation – what happens
when our bodies get “stuck” in defense mode
against injury or infection – and how this kind
of inflammation is on the increase. The Secret
Killer details the sad results: chronic pain,
discomfort and poor health that may lead to
serious conditions.
Take the Challenge
TriVita wants to help you enjoy the benefits
of greater wellness. That’s why we encourage
everyone to take the Nopalea Wellness
Challenge and tell others about it, too.
When taking Nopalea for the first time, drink 3 to 6 ounces each day, for
30 days. This Loading Phase is suggested to help your body contain and
control the inflammation it has accrued. After all, your body’s state of
inflammation did not happen overnight.
Imagine that excess inflammation is spreading like a forest fire in your
body, and it’s out of control. By completing a Loading Phase of Nopalea,
you can help ease the fire of inflammation more quickly by accelerating
the cleansing and detoxification process, therefore helping to contain
the inflammation. For maintenance, drink 1 to 3 ounces each day, but
again, this depends upon your body’s inflammation-fighting needs.
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you are feeding your body the nutrients it needs to help reduce
runaway inflammation.

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 Experiencing Wellness within TriVita
Cheryl’s pain-free life… by design
She loaded up on Nopalea with great results ™
TriVita had its own Nopalea
Wellness Challenge among its
employees to demonstrate how a
Loading Phase of Nopalea could
truly deliver benefits. The results
our employees had were so
incredible that we wanted to
share them with you. This
Challenge story comes from
Cheryl Earl in Publications.
Y
ou might say that Cheryl Earl really lives
her job, because quality TriVita supple-
ments are part of her daily routine.
That’s why she was one of the first to start
feeling the amazing benefits of Nopalea. But
when the Wellness Challenge kicked into gear,
so did her pain relief.
As a key player in designing monthly
VitaJournals, catalogs and other materials,
Cheryl knew a lot about Nopalea when it was
first introduced, and found it helped her body
relieve pain after having shoulder surgery on a
rotator cuff. “I would mix an ounce or so of
Nopalea with OptimaFlex , another excellent
® “Thank goodness for Nopalea. I don’t know
TriVita product, and the combination helped
with the soreness after my surgery,” she says.
Then Cheryl tried Nopalea alone, and
experienced a big improvement in another
area: breathing. “I have a chronic breathing
condition, and I can feel when my lungs
are inflamed. On Nopalea, I wasn’t having
that inflammation, or the symptoms. So
far this year, I have had absolutely no
breathing difficulties.”
At the same time, Cheryl was undergoing
physical therapy for her shoulder, and suffering
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both headaches and shoulder pain. For relief,
she was relying on the pain relievers she had
taken most of her life: non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as
ibuprofen. But once she started taking the
painkillers daily, she noticed problems with
acid reflux, and her doctor ordered her to stop
taking NSAIDS. (See page 19 for more on
pain-relief medications.)
what I would have done in my situation, with
headaches, shoulder pain and no NSAIDS,”
she relates. That was when the Nopalea
Wellness Challenge – and a new level of
relief for Cheryl – began.
“Pain, headaches, breathing problems…
practically gone!”
“I began a Loading Phase of four ounces of
Nopalea every day, and started feeling the
difference almost immediately. My shoulder
pain, my headaches, my breathing problems,
they were all practically gone!”
Cheryl Earl
Graphic Design Specialist
With TriVita since 2002
Now, Cheryl takes three ounces
of the breakthrough wellness
drink every morning. She’s
reached her “maintenance”
level of Nopalea, and if she
forgets to take it, or happens
to run out, “It’s like there’s a
reservoir of benefits that keeps
me going if I miss a day or two.”
Along with Nopalea, Cheryl never misses
taking her other TriVita supplements:
OmegaPrime , VitaCal-Mag D™, VitaDaily
®
AM/PM™, Adaptogen 10 Plus , HCY Guard
®
®
and Sublingual B-12. “I know that TriVita
products work,” she attests, “and that’s why I
started on Nopalea.”
“From all the testimonials that pour in, I know
that Nopalea does so many things for many
different people,” she says. “For me, the effect
on my life has been that now I don’t wake
up with aches and pains. For
anyone who’s skeptical, or
just hasn’t gotten around
to taking the Nopalea
Wellness Challenge,
I say ‘Try it!’”*
* You should not stop taking
any medication without first
consulting with your
healthcare provider.

amazing anti-inflammatory
The
powers of plants
By Christa Orecchio,
Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic Health Counselor
W
hen it comes to inflammation,
phytochemicals are on our
side. Phytochemicals are
chemical compounds that naturally
occur in plants, which serve a medicinal
purpose in the body to improve health
and well-being. They interfere with the
normal flow of certain chemical signals
sent to and from the cells involved in
chronic inflammation. What that
means is that these powerful compounds
intercept the inflammatory response.
To keep pain at bay from the inside out, your
body must be fed the right type of vitamins,
minerals and nutrients to keep it functioning at
a high level. Eating healthy, plant-based meals
will certainly help your body flourish. Many of
these healing compounds are found in everyday
foods, beverages and spices like garlic, ginger,
cinnamon, red wine and grapes. However, here
are three of my favorites: powerful, lesser-known
compounds that work exceptionally well to
fight inflammation.
Turmeric
Turmeric has a distinctive sharp flavor and
accounts for the yellow color of curry and
American mustard. It works well for all inflam-
matory disorders, including painful, swollen
joints, tendinitis and auto-immune conditions,
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but takes two months for benefits to develop.
Note: It is not to be used if you have gallstones
or bile duct dysfunction.
Boswellin
This is the extract of the herb Boswellia,
used in Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine. Its
anti-inflammatory properties rival those
of prescription medications without the
stomach irritation.
Nopal cactus
According to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, this super food contains a rare
and powerful class of antioxidants called
Betalains, scientifically proven to help the body
detoxify and reduce inflammation. Other than
in the Nopal cactus, Betalains are available in
Swiss chard, beets and fungi, with the highest
concentration being in the cactus. TriVita’s
Nopalea™ is a good source of concentrated
Nopal cactus. This delicious-tasting wellness
drink allows Betalains to enter into your system
in an easily absorbable form so they begin to
restore your vitality on a cellular level. By
helping the body reduce the toxins surrounding
your cells and enabling essential nutrients to
reach each cell, the Betalains in Nopalea can
help reduce the inflammation in your body that
leads to disease. If you haven’t already taken
the Nopalea Wellness Challenge, see page 10
for more information.
Garlic Gingered Broccoli
1 bunch broccoli
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
5-inch piece fresh ginger, finely grated
Tarragon or basil for garnish
Wash and cut broccoli into florets. Peel
the stems and cut into ½-inch pieces.
Add 6 cups water to a pot and bring to
a boil. Add broccoli and quick boil for
about 3 minutes. Remove from water
and rinse quickly with cool water. Heat
skillet with oil; add garlic and sauté for
a few seconds before adding broccoli.
Sauté broccoli and garlic, adding tamari
soy sauce and ginger.
Curried Cauliflower
1 large head cauliflower, broken into
medium florets
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or
parsley for garnish
1. Fit a large saucepan with a steamer
insert and several inches of water.
Bring to a boil. Add the cauliflower,
cover the pan, and steam the cauli-
flower for 6 minutes or until it is not
quite tender (it will cook more later).
2. With a slotted spoon, lift the cauli-
flower from the pan and transfer
to a plate.
3. In a large skillet, heat the oil. When
it is hot, add the curry and cook,
stirring constantly for 1 minute.
Stir in the tomatoes, salt, red pepper
and water. Cook, stirring, for
3 minutes more.
4. Add the cauliflower and stir well until
the florets are coated with the sauce.
Cover the pan and continue cooking,
stirring several times, for 3 minutes,
or until the cauliflower is cooked
through. Taste for seasoning, add
more sea salt, if you like, and sprinkle
with cilantro or parsley.
Family Health
Staying safe
this summer
Tips for worry-free fun
School is out, swimming suits are ready, grills
are firing up and the camping trip is just around
the corner. These all add up to one thing:
summertime! As you prepare for some well-
deserved “r and r,” play it safe with these
summer safety tips.
Splish-splash safely
Swimming pools and natural waterways attract
millions of people each year with their promise
of cool relief from the summer sun. However,
carelessness can result in injuries – even death.
Drowning is the second leading cause of all
unintentional injury deaths in children aged
1-14 years and the seventh leading cause of
unintentional injury for all ages. Observe these
water-safety tips from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention as you enjoy one of
summer’s most refreshing pastimes:
• Designate a responsible adult to watch
children swimming or playing in or
around water.
• Don’t swim alone. Select swimming sites that
have lifeguards whenever possible.
• Avoid alcohol before or during swimming,
boating or water skiing. Do not drink while
supervising children.
• Remove pool toys from the pool and
surrounding areas immediately after use.
These toys may encourage children to
enter the pool area or lean over the pool
and potentially fall in.
• Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets
when boating, regardless of distance to
be traveled, size of boat or swimming
ability of boaters.
Seek shelter from the sun
Although fun in the sun is a central part of
summer, it can come at a high cost. Learn about
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• Amino acids which help feed your
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body’s energy production cycle
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Skin Cancer
Are you at risk?
Most skin cancers can be prevented
if people are protected
from UV light.
F
or all the fear of cancers
of the lung, colon, breast,
pancreas and so on, the
cancer you are most likely
to get is skin cancer: it is the most
common form of cancer in the
United States. Learn more about
skin cancer and how you can help
protect against it.
Squamous cell carcinomas
account for about 20% of
diagnosed skin cancers… early
detection brings excellent chances
of recovery. It is a relatively easy
cancer to completely cure.
Skin: the biggest organ of your body
If taken off the body, your skin would weigh
between six and nine pounds, and have a surface
area of about two square yards. It is the largest
organ of your body. Your skin protects you from
bacteria and viruses that can cause infections,
helps you sense the outside world, such as
whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry, and regu-
lates your body temperature.
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Your skin has two layers: the epidermis (outer
layer) and the dermis (inner layer). The
epidermis is made up of two layers of cells: on
top are the squamous cells, with basal cells
below. Cells called melanocytes are also found in
the epidermis. These cells produce melanin, a
brown pigment that gives your skin color.
The dermis is made up of blood vessels, hair
follicles, and glands that produce sweat and an
oily substance called sebum, which helps prevent
the skin from drying out.
Due to its vital, protective nature, it is important
to keep your skin healthy by avoiding the risks
associated with skin cancer. Just because your
skin is “external” doesn’t mean skin cancer isn’t
as harmful as “internal” cancers.
Two layers of epidermis=two types
of skin cancer
The two most common forms of skin cancer are
basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carci-
noma. They are known together as
non-melanoma cancers. Melanoma, a type of
skin cancer which begins deeper in the skin, is
less common than non-melanoma cancers but
much more dangerous: it is the leading cause of
death from skin disease. This article will focus
on squamous cell carcinoma: skin cancer of the
first layer of cells in the first layer of skin.
The biggest risk factors for getting skin
cancer are:
• Having light or fair skin, light-colored eyes,
and naturally red or blonde hair
• Prolonged, unprotected exposure to sunlight
(ultraviolet radiation)
• A family history of skin cancer, especially
melanoma
• Age: non-melanoma skin cancers are more
common after age 40
• Having lots of moles, large or irregular moles
Skin cancer risks
Squamous cell carcinomas account for about
20% of diagnosed skin cancers. If detected
early, chances of recovery are excellent. Most
squamous cell tumors can be cured if they are
removed promptly. Cancers of this sort are most
commonly found on the ears, face and mouth,
and seem to appear more frequently on older
people. One reason this form of cancer appears
on those parts of the body is because of their
frequent exposure to sunlight. Squamous cell
carcinomas can also develop in scars and skin A flat, red spot that is rough, dry or scaly Small, smooth, shiny,
ulcers, and less commonly, from pre-cancerous pale, or waxy lump
lesions called actinic keratoses. These lesions
can appear as rough, flat pink spots or areas
on the skin.

Detection
Detection of skin cancer early on is, like all
cancers, central to successful treatment. You can
perform a monthly self-examination at home to
detect early signs of skin cancer.
• Look for a change in the size, color, shape
or texture of any moles, freckles, bumps or
birthmarks, or any changes in your skin.
• Exams should take place after a bath or
shower, preferably in front of a full-length
mirror and in good lighting.
• Be sure to have someone check your back for
moles and lesions, or use a hand mirror, and
include a skin cancer screening in your
regular doctor visits.
• Don’t wait for any pain at the site of any
discoloration; pain is rarely a symptom
of cancer.
If you find any new moles, changes to old moles,
or areas that resemble the photos above, see a
doctor immediately. Most times, doctors will
perform a nearly painless biopsy (tissue removal)
of the area under a local anesthetic and have the
skin analyzed for cancer cells. If skin cancer is
detected, in many cases the affected area or mole
can be removed in a doctor’s office, with no side
Firm, red lump A lump that bleeds or Photos courtesy of NCPs
develops a crust Dermatology Branch
More than 1 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer
every year in the United States alone.
effects or prolonged treatment. Cancer that has • Wear sunscreen in the winter, as well
spread, however,
may require more significant treatment, • Use extra caution near water, snow or sand,
including radiation or chemotherapy. Still, in as they reflect the sun
most cases surgery is the preferred method of
getting rid of the cancerous cells. • Check the UV index in your area and
plan accordingly
Help protect against skin cancer
The UV index
The best way to protect against skin cancer is to
reduce your exposure to sunlight, especially The UV (ultraviolet light) index appears in
midday sun. If you do go out in the sun: most newspapers and television weather reports.
It is a measurement of how much UV radiation
• Avoid tanning and sunburn is glaring down on you on that day, and tells
you how likely you are to be exposed to the
• Use sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection damaging radiation. UV light causes damage
factor) rating of at least 30 to the DNA in your skin cells, which can lead to
skin cancer. Before planning outdoor activities,
• Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before check the index to see which safety precautions
going outside and reapply frequently you should take that day. Remember, reduced
sun exposure is your best bet for protecting
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves against skin cancer.
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The Nopalea Wellness Challenge
Inspiring testimonials from Nopale
They’re reducing inflammation
with Nopalea™ – and so can you!
E
very week we receive
scores of amazing Wellness
Challenge stories from
grateful Nopalea users. We’d
like to share them with you and
encourage you to start living
a healthier life with Nopalea.
“For the past five months I’ve hardly had any
pain and inflammation when I run.”
“I received my first bottle of Nopalea back in
September of 2009. I have suffered from chronic
pain from my right knee. When I was younger I
tore both my knee cartilage and other ligaments.
My doctor removed one-third of the cartilage in
my knee and didn’t fix the torn ligaments.
Needless to say, 20 years later and after numerous
dislocations, I was diagnosed with bone rubbing
on bone in both knees along with chronically
stiff joints. I was constantly in pain and wrote it
off as something I would have for the rest of my
life. When the pain got worse from strain or cold,
I would have to take high dosages of over-the-
counter medications to deal with the pain and
inflammation. My doctor said I shouldn’t take
these products for very long because of potential
damage to my liver and other organs. However,
these medications were the only thing that would
take the edge off the pain.
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Steve G. – Rapid City, SD
Then my father told me about Nopalea and what
it had done for him. I began taking Nopalea, and
after the first bottle, I noticed an incredible
difference. My pain decreased significantly and I
also noticed an increase in energy and clarity. I
now take my Nopalea daily and suggest it to
anyone who has pain or inflammation. I tell them
there is nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Thanks to Nopalea I have my life back.”*
Steve G., Affiliate Member – Rapid City, SD
“After the Loading Phase, my pain was
almost gone!”
“I have been diagnosed with a condition which
causes sharp pain throughout the chest, back and
abdomen. I was in excruciating pain on a daily
basis. In fact, the pain was so bad some days that
I thought that I may be having issues with my
heart. This prompted me to go to the doctor. The
doctor told me to take an over-the-counter pain
reliever which did absolutely nothing to help
manage the pain. I began to think this was going
to become yet another chronic painful condition
that I was going to have to live with for the rest
of my life. Then I received some information
regarding Nopalea and decided to try it. After
completing the Loading Phase, my pain was
almost gone! Nopalea is an awesome product.
Thank you.”*
Carrie P., Member – Mount Horeb, WI
Carrie P. – Mount Horeb, WI
“With Nopalea, I felt like it took away
the pain completely.”
“My experience with Nopalea was just great. I
followed the instructions for the Loading Phase. I
quickly felt the difference, especially on my knees.
I noticed that they were much more flexible in a
matter of a few days from drinking the Nopalea. I
was just amazed by the results and I plan to
continue drinking it. I’ve tried other products but
they aren’t nearly as helpful. With Nopalea, I felt
like it took away the pain completely. I’m a strong
believer in your product.”
Maggie P., Member – Pacifica, CA
“I realized my pain was gone from under
my right rib cage.”
“My story begins in August 2006 when I was
diagnosed with a disease in my intestines. I had
another problem called the ‘dumping syndrome’
where when I ate something, my body dumped
what was in my stomach into the intestines. My
doctor told me to stay away from seeds, fruits or
vegetables and eat processed foods. My life for the
next several years was very difficult to say the
least. I gained a lot of weight and was in a lot of
pain. I was also put on steroids which turned out
not to be in my best interest. My husband was
introduced to a TriVita Affiliate Member who
started talking to him about Nopalea. My
husband quickly realized that Nopalea might help
me. This was three years after my diagnosis, and I
ea Wellness Challenge participants
Maggie P. – Pacifica, CA
suffered from continual pain that would drop me
to my knees and bring tears to my eyes. I thought
I was going to have to live with this pain for the
rest of my life.
My husband ordered Nopalea, and when it
arrived he asked if I would try it. I started taking
Nopalea in December 2009. Now I am not a
doctor, but what I will tell you is that my body
talks to me, and after being on Nopalea for two
and a half months, I realized my pain was gone
from under my right rib cage. I was able to lose
much of the weight that I had first gained over
the last few years, and I have since lost another
10 pounds, which could be because I can now
handle good foods with the help of Nopalea.
I will tell you that I will not go a day without
taking this product. From the bottom of my
heart, I cannot thank you all enough. I marvel
at what Nopalea has done for me. I honestly feel
so much better.”
Tammy R., Affiliate Member – S. Portland, ME
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Tammy R. – S. Portland, ME
“I can’t believe how good my
knee is feeling.”
“I have had four surgeries on my right knee and
one on my left knee. My right knee has never
healed correctly. The pain of having to live with
this was unreal. I could not walk or sit for more
than 30 minutes without having unbearable pain.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I was at 7 or 8 constantly. I
started taking Nopalea about a month ago and at
first was skeptical about how well it would work.
After being on the Loading Phase, I can’t believe
how good my knee is feeling. I am able to walk
and move around without a lot of pain. This
product is the best thing I have come across and I
will stay on it. Thank you so much! I can now do
the things I could not do before and even have
fun with my grandson!”
Jeff E., Affiliate Member – Box Elder, SD
Jeff E. – Box Elder, SD
What is the Nopalea Wellness Challenge?
The Nopalea Wellness Challenge was created
to show the power of Nopalea in helping the
body reduce chronic inflammation quickly.
Completing a Nopalea Loading Phase can
help ease the “fire” raging in our bodies. Put
yourself to the Challenge today!
• Drink 3 to 6 ounces of chilled Nopalea
each day for 30 days.
• Fill out the Nopalea Challenge Form,
which will be included in your first
Nopalea order, to track your progress
during the Challenge.
• Read The Secret Killer Health Alert, also
included in your first Nopalea order.
• Experience incredible wellness. Call and
share your story with us by emailing to:
story@trivita.com.
 The
Research Desk
New findings in health and wellness

Early balding good news for the prostate; may cut cancer risk
Seattle, Washington
Men who experience hair loss before age 30 may have a reduced risk of prostate cancer, according to a study
reported in Cancer Epidemiology.
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle evaluated 999 men, aged 35 to 74,
who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer between 2002 and 2005. They compared them to 942 men without
cancer and discovered that those who experienced male pattern baldness before the age of 30 had a 29% risk
reduction for prostate cancer. A 45% risk reduction was discovered for men who were balding at both the top of
the head and the forehead while in their 30s.
Researchers say that further research is needed to determine the link between hair loss and prostate cancer. Both
hormones and genes may play a role.

Exercise may help prevent mental decline

Rochester, Minnesota
Exercise in midlife may guard against mild cognitive (mental) impairment, according to a study in the January
2010 Archives of Neurology.
Researchers studied 1,324 people who were part of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. Participants filled out an
exercise questionnaire between 2006 and 2008 and were assessed by an expert panel to determine if they had
normal cognition or mild cognitive impairment.
It was determined that 198 participants had mild cognitive impairment while 1,126 individuals did not. Based
on questionnaire responses, researchers discovered that those who participated in moderate exercise in midlife or
later were less likely to have mental decline. Specifically, those who exercised in midlife had a 39% reduced risk
of mental decline, while those who started later in life had a 32% reduced risk. Researchers found no significant
difference in cognitive decline between those who participated in moderate exercise versus those who participated
in vigorous exercise.

Massage and music are equals when it comes to easing anxiety

Seattle, Washington

When researchers at Group Health Research Institute set out to assess how effective massage is for patients with
generalized anxiety disorder, they found that massage reduced the symptoms of anxiety by 50%. But they also
discovered that simple relaxation in a room alone with soft, soothing music had the exact same effect.
“We were surprised to find that the benefits of massage were no greater than those of the same number of
sessions of ‘thermotherapy’(heat therapy) or listening to relaxing music,” said Karen J. Sherman, PhD, MPH, a
senior investigator at Group Health Research Institute. “This suggests that the benefits of massage may be due
to a generalized relaxation response.”
Researchers assigned 68 patients to one of three groups: the first group received 10 one-hour massages,
the second engaged in deep breathing, and the third received thermotherapy – having their arms and legs
periodically wrapped with heating pads and warm towels. All three groups received their treatments lying down
in a softly lit room, with quiet music playing in the background.

Patients in all groups reported a decrease in anxiety. They also reported fewer symptoms of depression and less
worry and disability.  

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Pain relievers:
proceed with
caution
Overuse, abuse rising among young adults
M
edications intended to ease
pain certainly have their
place, but they’re ripe for
overuse and abuse. In fact,
the non-medical use of pain medications,
both prescription and over-the-counter
(OTC), was involved in about 324,000
Emergency Room visits in a recent year.
That statistic from the Drug Abuse
Warning Network joins other figures that
point to an alarming trend: the dangerous
misuse of painkillers.
While the term “illicit drugs” may suggest heroin,
cocaine or other substances, the National Survey on
Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an annual report
from the U.S. government, has a broader definition:
it says that after marijuana use, taking prescription
pain relievers without a doctor’s prescription is “the
second most common form of illicit drug use in the
United States.” Drugs such as hydrocodone, oxyco-
done, morphine and others can help reduce pain
and suffering, but they can have severe side effects
and lead to addiction.
In the most recent year for which statistics are
available (2007), NSDUH found that two age
groups were showing increases in painkiller drug
abuse: young adults aged 18 to 25, and adults aged
26 and older.
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Illegal markets almost everywhere
You don’t have to go to a big city to find illegal
painkillers. Data from the National Drug
Intelligence Center’s National Drug Threat
Survey reveal that almost 80% of state and local
law enforcement agencies report either high or
moderate availability of “illegally diverted pharma-
ceuticals.” More facts and figures:
• Over 20% of Americans aged 12 or older report
non-medical use of any prescription painkiller at
some point in their lives.
• Some 6.2 million Americans aged 12 or older
(2.5% of the population) report they are currently
using painkillers for non-medical use.
Three types most commonly abused
Three classes of prescription painkillers are the most
commonly abused:
1. Opioids, which are most commonly prescribed for
pain. These include codeine, oxycodone and
morphine.
2. CNS (central nervous system) depressants, used
to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. These include
barbiturates and benzodiazepines.
3. Stimulants prescribed for sleep disorders, atten-
tion deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and
obesity. These include dextroamphetamine
and methylphenidate.
Naturally, these and all other prescription medica-
tions should be taken only as directed by a
healthcare provider. They are potentially dangerous,
and should never be shared, or left where they might
be sampled or taken by others. But prescription
painkillers are just part of the story. OTC medicines
need to be used with care, too.
OTC also has potential dangers
Although OTC medicines are freely available, they
should be used carefully, too. According to the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are
two basic types of OTC pain relievers: some contain
acetaminophen, and others contain non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
While acetaminophen is a very common pain
reliever and fever reducer, taking too much of this
active ingredient can lead to liver damage. NSAIDS,
also commonly used for pain and fever, include
aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and ketoprofen.
NSAIDS can cause stomach bleeding, and also pose
a risk of kidney damage, especially for those over 60,
or anyone with high blood pressure, heart disease or
pre-existing kidney disease.
If you have questions or concerns about any medica-
tion, whether prescription or OTC, consult your
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Article from Michael Ellison
continued from page 2...
for supplementing target areas, and be sure to make that annual medical
examination as important as any special day of the year. The quality of
life you can personally enjoy and the sense of relief your family will have
knowing Dad is taking care of himself are worth every effort.
Here is a wonderful short essay by Christian Larson I would like to
feature to honor the fathers in our lives. My father is 83 as of this
month. I am happy he made the choice to address his health issues
and chose to practice the 10 Essentials. It has given the family great joy
having Dad here with us, strong and full of vitality and purpose. And
yes, he is an Affiliate Member, sharing our mission and the message
of wellness with others. No matter your age, being an active Affiliate
Member and sharing the wellness message with the tools we provide
can add extra rewards in your life as you help others.
This essay reminds me of the words my father has shared with me…
and I believe beneficial for everyone, no matter your gender or age.
PROMISE YOURSELF…
Promise yourself to be strong that nothing can disturb your peace of
mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you
meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come
true. To think only the best, to work for only the best and to expect
the very best.
To be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about
your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater
achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living
creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement
of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for
worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit
the presence of trouble.
May each of you experience joy on your wellness and purpose journey
here in this life and joyfully share with others its wonderful benefits.
Pursue wellness and wealth for your life purposes with passion.
Michael Ellison, CEO & Founder
P.S. Check out my blog at blog.sonoranbloom.com as I feature
amazing stories of Affiliates who are sharing the wellness benefits
of Nopalea with others.
for true wellness. With deep gratitude, I’d like to make special mention
of Michael Ellison, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Chaplain Gene
Henderson, and Pam Knox, Editor of Publications. A sincere ‘thank you’ to
all who, through hard work and dedication, make TriVita, Inc. possible.*
Gaile G., Member – Nanaimo, BC
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Please send your comments to: editor@vitajournal.com
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I
t seems almost
like yesterday
that my
husband and I,
along with our two
children, stood on
Judy Ellison, Ph.D. the porch of the
foster home where our “soon to
be adopted son” was living. We
were a little apprehensive as we
knocked on the door not
knowing what to expect.
I will never forget hearing a
high-pitched voice squealing
with delight as he came running
down the stairs, yelling, “My
daddy’s come, my daddy’s come!”
Dony came bounding out through
the open door and flew into the
arms of my husband. We weren’t
prepared for his robust enthusiasm
for having a daddy!
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Any man can be a father.
It takes someone special to be a dad.
– Author Unknown
Father&Son
Connections
by Dr. Judy
There is a big difference between paternity and • Spent more one-on-one time with them
fatherhood. And a bigger difference in “being
a dad.” A dad demonstrates that he loves his
• Taken the time to really listen
children by interacting with them, letting • Said, ”I love you”
them know that they are important to him
• Made them feel that they mattered
and that they matter.
In our society, there are many dynamics that
Both in my personal life and professionally, I have
interfere with being a dad: troubled marriages,
observed the extreme importance of a dad in a
separation, divorce and relocation. Because of
child’s life. In 2002, I started a research institute
studying behavioral health. In each applicant’s
these changes, many men are being forced to
questionnaire we asked, “Who did you feel closer
develop family relationships that are quite
different from those they had with their own
to; your father or your mother?” In over three
fathers. What worked very well for their fathers
years of research with both male and female
20 or 30 years ago may not work at all with the
participants, only one answered “my father.”
kinds of challenges fathers face today.
I was curious to know why this one respondent, a The level of personal commitment that kids
woman, felt closer to her father, so I asked her to require is challenging, and sometimes even
describe her relationship with him. She said that overwhelming. Yes, it is far easier to be a father
her dad would always take time to sit down with than a dad.
her in the evening and talk to her about her day.
Before he left he would tell her that he loved her.
Yet, if you are a father trying your best to be a
dad, it’s never too late to say, “I love you.” It’s
She said it couldn’t have been more than 15 or 20
never too late to spend quality time talking
minutes but in those few moments he made her
feel that she really mattered.
and listening to your children whether they
are adults or small children. The message you
want to convey to your children is … I want
Before the research participants finished their
to be your dad.
programs, I would ask each one of them what
they wished their fathers would have done
differently. It was unanimous. Both men and Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author and
women wished their fathers had: motivational speaker. She has inspired people around
the world to reach within and find their passionate
purpose to live a more meaningful life.
your body, His Temple – 1 Cor. 6:19-20
Father’s Day thoughts
on God the Father
By Chaplain Gene Henderson
“Honor your father and your
mother, that your days may
be long upon the land which
the Lord your God is giving
you.” – Exodus 20:12
God the Father is a tough
act to follow for us mortals.
Gene Henderson If the approach of Father’s
Day brings up conflicting
feelings for you, we have a lot in common. Or
at least we did, until I reconciled with my own
father after a 20-year separation.
My father was mostly absent from my life,
and as I grew to adulthood in an established
church, I never really knew what was meant
when people talked about “Father God,” or
“Our Heavenly Father.” In my world, a father
was someone you had to perform for and try
harder to please every day, and always worry
you hadn’t done enough. So the idea of a
supreme being was yet another authority
figure I was supposed to perform for. When
you add in Jesus Christ, and realize that His
son on earth was perfect, I just thought “I
can’t compete!”
If God won’t accept me, why bother?
That same drive to perform and please really
ruled me until almost mid-life. I was never
“good enough” for my wife and children; they
were never good enough, and so on. It was a
convenient excuse for not knowing God
intimately: I could never just be accepted for
myself, I thought, so why bother?
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That thinking all changed one day, when I
was advising a young couple about a business
decision. To be honest, I resented them a little.
They were being handed an opportunity on a
silver platter from the young man’s parents,
and I arrogantly opened my Bible, pointed
to a verse at random, and said, “There’s your
message from God.” The young man gave
arrogance right back to me, opening the Bible
to another page and saying, “That’s for you.”
You know what the passage was? “I am crucified
with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but
Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live
in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God,
Who loved me, and gave Himself for me.”
– Galatians 2:20
“... no matter how many times He
is disappointed, He continues to
love us... God the Father’s love is
unconditional and everlasting.”
I cried. I cried because I realized in that
moment that no matter how many times He is
disappointed, He continues to love us. No
matter how flawed and “not good enough” we
are, He sacrificed His son for us. In that
moment, I understood that God the Father’s
love is unconditional and everlasting. And I
realized that I could have that special closeness
with God the Father that I did not have with
my natural father.
Do you have, or did you have, a troubled
relationship with your earthly father? Then
you, too, might have trouble accepting the
idea of God’s eternal love. I’d like to suggest
that on this Father’s Day, you do what you can
to repair and re-build that relationship. If your
father has passed on, maybe you can work on
accepting that the relationship was flawed
and human, and not let it keep you from
closeness with God.
Today I’m blessed to have my first-born
daughter Monica close to me. We often ride
our horses together, and this is very special,
because when she was growing up I was trav-
eling all over the world. I missed so much in
her early life, and feel so fortunate to have time
now with this precious young woman. I can’t
reclaim the years, but I can try every day to let
her know I love her not for what she does or
doesn’t do, but just because she is.
God the Father loves us that way: just because
we are, with all our shortcomings. When
you “get” this, my hope for you is that you
also realize there’s no reason not to love
Him back.  
 Real
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from real people
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Pat is betting the
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Paying the price for
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Last summer was an
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stretching the fence. After I was done I was in
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such pain I could hardly walk. It also
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Men’s health:
the silent crisis
Why men die at higher rates than women
of the top causes of death
M
en’s Health Week occurs this
year from June 14 to 22, and
hopefully it will provide an
important wake-up call for many men.
That’s because the overwhelming
weight of evidence shows that too many
men are failing the good health test 52
weeks a year.
It begins with such basics as seeing a doctor on a
regular basis. According to a recent Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report,
women are 33% more likely than men to visit
a doctor. The negative health news for men
doesn’t end there. The Men’s Health Network
(MHN) states that men die at significantly
higher rates than women from the top 10 causes
of death, including:
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Accidents
• Pneumonia and influenza
• Diabetes
• Suicide
• Kidney disease
• Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
Men also die younger than women by an average
of over five years. Why is that? According to Jean
Bonhomme, M.D., an MHN board member, “Any
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person who doesn’t regularly screen for major
health problems is at greater risk. For example, if
you don’t get your cholesterol or blood pressure
checked when these levels are starting to rise in
your 20s or 30s, what do you think is going to
happen when you’re 50?” Bonhomme also places
part of the blame on a society which expects boys
to be tough and ignore pain. However, when those
boys become men, that little pain can get worse or
signal an even more serious issue.
The five top preventable and treatable
causes of death
1. Heart disease
Although heart disease is the leading killer of
both men and women, almost twice as many men
eventually die from it. According to the CDC,
one in four men has some form of heart disease.
Men often tend to develop heart disease at an
earlier age than women. So, making the right
lifestyle choices (eating healthier and exercising
more) can help men reduce heart disease risk.
2. Stroke
Stroke is the third leading killer in the country
after heart disease and all forms of cancer.
The incidence rate of stroke is 1.25 times
greater in men than in women. One of the
most important risk factors for stroke is high
blood pressure and managing it is a crucial
stroke prevention factor. Once again, the same
lifestyle choices that reduce the risk of heart
disease can also lower stroke risk.
3. Suicide and depression
The Men’s Health Network reports that men are
four times more likely to commit suicide than
women. They are often less likely to show depres-
sion and recognize they’re in trouble. To help men
with depression and to reduce suicide risk, doctors,
loved ones and men themselves need to deal
honestly and openly with depression and
suicidal impulses.
4. Lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer for both
men and women, claiming more lives than
prostate, colon and breast cancer combined.
Tobacco products are responsible for 90% of
lung cancer cases. So, if you’re a smoker, stop
now and your chances of getting lung cancer
begin to diminish.
5. Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found
in men. The good news is that prostate cancer is
treatable if found in early stages. The American
Cancer Society suggests that healthy men have a
prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test and
digital rectal exam each year after age 50. Men
who are at high risk, such as African-Americans,
or those with a family history of prostate cancer,
should begin testing earlier.
If more men speak up about their health concerns
and take better care of themselves, there will no
longer be a “silent crisis.” Both men and their
loved ones will then be able to enjoy all the
benefits of a longer, healthier life.
 Securing your
freedom
Living a high-quality life of
independence
A
s we get closer to celebrating national
freedom in North America (the United
States on July 4 and Canada on July 1), let’s
consider a form of freedom that we often take for
granted: personal independence. As many people
age, they become more and more dependent on
those around them. By maintaining a healthy life-
style, we can help retain our independence – truly
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Basic keys to healthy longevity
• Movement – Research continues to show the importance of
physical activity in living a longer, healthier life. One
Harvard study found that inactivity actually increases the
risk of premature death. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines
for Americans, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, recommends at least two hours and 30
minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise every week for
adults, plus two hours of muscle-strengthening exercise.
• Nutrition – A healthy, balanced diet can help provide the
nutrients your body needs for optimal health. Fruits and
vegetables are particularly important, as they may reduce
the risk of cancer and other chronic disease, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Plus, they
are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling.
• Healthy living – Avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits such as
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Let Freedom Ring
1
Crossword Puzzle 2
As you heat up the grill, prepare to watch
fireworks and celebrate independence, test
your knowledge of freedom’s history.
3
5 6 7
10
11
Across
9. Present home of the original Declaration of Independence
10. The American Revolution severed the rule of this British monarch
11. The main drafter of the Declaration
Down
1. The Constitution was drafted in this Philadelphia building
2. Many freedoms (speech, press, etc.) we celebrate are not in the body of the
Constitution, but in this document
3. This Declaration Signer’s name has become synonymous with “signature”
4. Although adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration wasn’t signed by all
delegates until this month in 1776
5. Fill in the word missing from this Declaration excerpt: “… Governments are
instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the _______ of the
governed…”
6. This Signer of the Declaration is also credited with inventing bifocal glasses
7. Number of American colonies at the time of the Revolution
8. The Articles of ______ were in force until the Constitution of the United
States went into effect in 1789.
5 Consent, 6 Franklin, 7 Thirteen, 8 Confederation
DOWN - 1 Independence Hall, 2 Bill of Rights, 3 John Hancock, 4 August
ACROSS - 9 National Archives, 10 King George, 11 Jefferson
Answers:
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