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Why am I here? Chronic Diseases are the Leading Causes of Death and Disability in the U.S.

Due to Stress and Poor Health, Officials in our Local Associations have suffered from life threatening consequence due to undetected signs of illness! “Your Varsity Gold Association is taking the lead and promoting Wellness !” Terri Brinston RN, MA, CLNC .

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Why am I here? Chronic Diseases are the Leading Causes of Death and Disability in the U.S.

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  1. Due to Stress and Poor Health, Officials in our Local Associations have suffered from life threatening consequence due to undetected signs of illness! “Your Varsity Gold Association is taking the lead and promoting Wellness!” Terri Brinston RN, MA, CLNC

  2. Why am I here? Chronic Diseases are the Leading Causes of Death and Disability in the U.S. • 7 out of 10 deaths among Americans each year are from chronic diseases. • Heart disease, cancer and stroke account for more than 50% of all deaths each year. • In 2005, 133 million Americans: 1 out of 2 adults – had at least one chronic illness. • Obesity has become a major health concern: 1 out of 3 adults - is obese and almost 1 in 5 youth between the ages of 6 and 19 is obese. • About 1 out of 4 people with chronic conditions have limited mobility due to their chronic disorder. • Arthritis is the most common cause of disability, with nearly 19 million Americans reporting activity limitations. • Diabetes continues to be the leading cause of kidney failure, lower-extremity amputations, and blindness among adults, aged 20-74. CDC 24/7: Saving Lives. Protecting People. Saving Money Through Prevention.

  3. I AM HERE TO CALLANGE YOU! Quality of Life! Dreams! Careers! Spiritual Obedience! Family! Live Longer! Hobbies!

  4. 4 Common Causes of Chronic Disease • Lack of Physical Activity, • Poor Nutrition, • Tobacco Use, • Excessive Alcohol Consumption They are responsible for most of the illness, suffering, and early death related to chronic diseases.

  5. Common Effects!(Lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption) They all Speed up the Aging Process! They all Reduces your Bodies Ability to Fight infection and disease! They all reduces your Antioxidant Levels! This allowing Free Radicals the opportunity to damage your cells! http://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_US/products/pharmanex/scanner/videos/chapter_1.html

  6. “Don’t Be A Statistic” Are You Ready to Take the Challenge? Fight To Be Healthy!

  7. What is your Defense Plan? • Yearly Physicals • Lifestyle Choice • Physical Activity • Body Composition • Optimal Supplementation

  8. 1. Physical Exam………Early Detection Men Health Blood Pressure 18< Cholesterol Check 20< Diabetes 20< Colon Cancer (Colonoscopy) 50< PSA (Prostate Cancer) 50< Aneurysm Screening 65< STD’s (if you are at increased risk) Women Health Blood Pressure 18< Diabetes 18< Cervical Caner (Pap Test) 20< Cholesterol Check 20< Breast Cancer (Mammogram) 40< Osteoporosis Screening 50< Colon Cancer (Colonoscopy) 50< STD’s (if you are at increased risk)

  9. 2. Lifestyle Choices

  10. 3. Physical Activity

  11. 4. Body Composition • Overweight (Abdominal) • Sedentary Lifestyle • Family History • High Cholesterol • Etc. Goals: Women < 35 Men < 40

  12. “Protect Yourself At a Cellular Level”

  13. Antioxidants Protect you from Free Radicals

  14. You Need 5 to 9 Serving/Day Fruit and Vegetables Antioxidant Supplementation “The amount of antioxidants that you maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live.” Richard Cutler, MD, Director of Anti-Aging Research, National Institute of Health

  15. 5. Optimal Supplementation “NuSkin” MEASURABLE! The ONLY supplements in the world clinically proven & performance guaranteed! Sacrifice $2 to $3 a Day = 1 to 3 Referring Checks 60 DAY CHALLENGE

  16. RED: Alert - Check Engine Light Orange: Standard American Diet.. Not good Yellow: Caution Better than Sad, Not good enough Green: Good Baseline, Better Than Ave. Blue : Good Diet /Maintain

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