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Good Gut Practices for Better Immunity
Oct 29,2018A complex ecosystem of bacteria lives within your digestive system. Research is beginning to link problems ranging from autoimmune diseases, obesity and clinical depression to immune dysfunction starting in the gut. Approximately 70 percent of your immune system resides in your intestines. “The human gut plays a huge role in…
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5 Scary Side Effects of a B-12 Deficiency
Oct 16,2018B vitamins support normal functions performed by the brain and nervous system, support adrenal function. Vitamin B-12 is also required for critical metabolic processes like DNA synthesis, production of neurotransmitters, energy production and is required for the development of red blood cells. Vitamin B-12 is found in animal-derived foods such…
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Don’t Let Loneliness Kill You
Oct 08,2018Strong relationships are crucial to living a happy and healthy life. But loneliness and social isolation are growing problems that have grim emotional, mental and physical consequences. Nearly one-third of Americans over the age of 65 now lives alone, and half of those over 85 live on their own; and…
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Keeping the Quality of Life Robber at Bay
Oct 03,2018If you have ever had something of value stolen from you, the emotions and feelings of loss are life-changing. I remember a few years ago when my wife and I took a vacation and checked into a well-known, nice quality hotel. We were there to celebrate life! I had just…
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3 Ways to Detect and Prevent B-12 Deficiency
Oct 02,2018For most healthy adults Vitamin B-12 deficiency may be uncommon because the body can store B-12 to be used over time. However, if you suspect you may be at risk or are already deficient, keep reading to find out how to avoid and reverse this potentially devastating deficiency. 1. Understand…
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Member Spotlight: Delores Moore
Sep 30,2018Bad things sometimes happen to good people. But adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it. For Delores Moore, she had her life turned upside down after a series of debilitating car accidents. Delores Moore has been a TriVita Member since 2011, but her journey began long before then. Delores was…
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Inflammation Quiz — Is Your Lifestyle Hurting Your Health?
Sep 17,2018Acute inflammation is an essential part of the body’s healing process. Inflammation occurs at the cellular level when the immune system tries to fight off disease-causing germs or debris from an injury and repair damaged tissue. Once the fight is over the inflammation-triggering substances are supposed to retreat. However, when…
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Are You Really Exercising Enough?
Sep 11,2018Nearly three-quarters of the US population isn’t getting enough exercise. According to results from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, only 23 percent of American adults meet the national guidelines for aerobic and strengthening exercise. Researchers looked at five years of health and lifestyle data collected through the National…
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The Importance of C-Reactive Protein
Sep 05,2018We have been saying this for nearly a decade — Your C-Reactive Protein (CRP) inflammatory marker DOES matter! In fact, according to Harvard Medical researcher Dr. Paul Ridker principle investigator on many CRP clinical studies, it matters more as an indicator of your heart and cardiovascular health than your cholesterol…
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Three Easy Ways to Reduce Inflammation with Exercise
Sep 04,2018When it comes to managing inflammation, there isn’t one thing that will work. Instead, it’s essential to turn your focus to every aspect of your lifestyle. Eat a healthy diet full of anti-inflammatory foods, reduce stress, supplement wisely and choose the right types of exercise. One study followed over 4,000…
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