Looking into TriVita's Sonoran Bloom, Nopalea

TriVita hasn't released a lot of info yet on the Sonoran Bloom line, so I've been reading what I can just on the Nopal Cactus and the multitude of health benefits attributed to these cacti from the Sonoran Desert.

Now, remember, this information is not from TriVita nor do I know yet that these qualities apply to the Trivita Sonoran Bloom line, or the announced products (Opuntia Liquid Concentrate and Streptocantha topical gel)

These are just health benefits credited to the Nopalea (Prickly Pear) Cactus by others--and I'm too excited to wait for more details from TriVita.

Ok, so disclaimers aside, these are some of the health benefits claimed by others for this desert plant.

• reduction of hyperglycemia(high blood sugar)
• reduction of LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• treatment of atherosclerosis(cardiovascular inflammation causing plaque in blood vessels
• colon cleansing
• stimulates the healing of gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal inflammation
• combat oxidative stress (it's an anti-oxidant)
• stimulate and regulate immune function and liver function
  
• hangover treatment and remedy
• eliminates metabolic syndrome which leads to obesity
• etc.

Remember, I don't know what the Sonoran Bloom line by TriVita will be designed to accomplish on our road to health and wellness, but just the possibilities are very exciting to me!!

And once again, I think that if TriVita was a scam, they wouldn't have to go to the extreme lengths of development and research on every new product. I understand the Sonoran Bloom line has been in development and testing for years.

Can TriVita Be a SCAM if this happens?

I'm listening right now to a TriVita Conference call....(The team I'm on has 7 conference calls weekly). On this particular call a new member spoke who just joined last month. His name is Anthony and he's from New Jersey. He's already a 4star Business Affiliate and He said he already has about 1500 customers in his organization.

1500 customers!! in ONE month!!

Of course, his experience is exceptional but I'm inspired to know it's possible.

You can listen to a recording of one of our conference calls at http://www.sixfigureincomecall.com
or http://www.trivitacall.com
or by calling 212-990-6549

and here's a schedule of the live conference calls:

TEAM LIVE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CALLS

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
9 pm EDT

Tuesday and Friday
12 pm EDT

Saturday
11 am EDT

1-212-461-5860
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TRIVITA CORPORATE CALL

Tuesday
9 pm EDT
1-212-461-5860
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TriVita News Release-Sonoran Bloom

TriVita has announced a new product line called Sonoran Bloom™. On April 1, 2009 they plan to introduce the first of these products which are made from the Nopalea Cacti found in the Sonoran Desert. There will initially be two products. An Opuntia liquid concentrate and Streptocantha gel which will have a topical application. This line has been in development for over 2 years. This is one more example of how serious the Trivita company is about marketing legitimate high quality products.

Below find a News Release from TriVita president Michael Ellison regarding the Sonoran Bloom™ product line and which also gives some details on the Share-and-Earn Program they plan to launch at the same time.

Sonoran Bloom - Share and Earn Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Jan, 2009):

TriVita Enhances Business Model to Support Launch of its New Product Line SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, January 8th, 2009 - TriVita, Inc. announced they are enhancing their direct-to-consumer business model to feature a Share-and-Earn program for TriVita customers in conjunction with the launch of their new Sonoran Bloom™ product line scheduled to launch April 1st, 2009.

TriVita joined the Direct Sellers Association in 2008 to evaluate the possibility of offering a reselling business program to its Members. "After reviewing our long-term goals of taking our new Sonoran Bloom™ product line international, we knew we had to change from an exclusively media-driven commerce model. This new channel of distribution will help us grow not only domestically but also in those countries whose media infrastructure and regulatory restrictions make growth very challenging," said Michael Ellison, TriVita CEO.

"TriVita Members and Affiliates will have the opportunity to tell others about their personal product experiences, by sharing and sampling our products." TriVita's new Share-and-Earn program is backed by a significant compensation plan that pays out a true 70% on all Sonoran Bloom™ products sold and consumed by new Affiliates for ninety days. This increased compensation opportunity is designed to help TriVita create new product distribution channels as well as helping the new Affiliate earn an extra $500 to $2,000 in their first 90 days.

"When we created the Share-and-Earn compensation program we took the new Affiliate into careful consideration knowing the nature of the high fall-out rate in Direct Sales. We want to change that by helping new Affiliates experience some level of success in their first 90 days. So we created a compensation plan that would reward the enroller and their team up to three generations but also reward the Directors and even the Presidential Directors for their support of a new and growing team in their organization," said Marcus Ellison, Senior VP of Sales & Marketing.

TriVita is partnering with fellow Direct Seller Association Member Supplier VERTEX to implement the requisite internal restructuring. "We have selected VERTEX to support our new sales tax systems which include both software and ongoing support services. We believe that with the support of the Direct Sellers Association services and the long-standing successful relationships it has with its member companies, we have a very promising future for our growth goals," said Don Kurtenbach, CFO of TriVita.

"The new Sonoran Bloom™ product line - which includes a proprietary Opuntia liquid concentrate and Streptocantha gel - have significant health applications and benefits," said TriVita Chief Science Officer, Brazos Minshew.

"These products offer our Members and Affiliates true wellness benefits by helping with detoxification and reducing inflammation. The source plants for the Sonoran Bloom™ products are considered healing food plants and were used by ancient people in the Sonora desert. Not only will this story be told by TriVita, but also by our Members and Affiliates, who we believe will want to share these discoveries and results with people all over the world," said Minshew.

The target date for the launch of the new Share-and-Earn program is April 1st, 2009. Promotional and training events are scheduled in 30 cities to reinforce the launch of both the reselling program and the Sonoran Bloom™ product line. TriVita is planning a special kick-off event to introduce the new Sonoran Bloom™ product line and provide Affiliate training on the Share-and-Earn compensation program March 26th in Phoenix, Arizona.

Trivita and Diabetes....Is it a SCAM??

One of the things that reassures me that TriVita is not a scam is the scientifically based and doctor developed products.

And a great example of this is in the two products that I have noticed are particularly beneficial for diabetics.

The First product is Stevia and is actually beneficial for anyone who is now using another artificial sweetener or even anyone using sugar and not just better for diabetics.

Benefits include:

• Healthier alternative to sugar
• Nourishes the pancreas
• Won’t cause tooth decay
• Nutritionally supports healthy digestion and gastrointestinal function
• Does not raise blood sugar
  

Stevia has very recently been approved by the FDA. Prior to that although stivia has long been widely used worldwide and has been considered much safer than the artificial sweeteners marketed in the United States. Stevia, also known as Sweetleaf Stevia, and it's extracts could be marketed in the U.S. but only as a food and not as a sweetener.

Stevia is the only artificial sweetener available to us that is made from a herb. All of the other artificial sweeteners were developed in a lab and are chemically made. And, of course, all of the other artificial sweeteners have been tied to various serious health problems. In contrast Aspartame marketed as NutraSweet and Equal is considered by some to be by far the most dangerous substance on the market that is added to foods. Aspartame accounts for over 75% of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to the US FDA. Many of these reactions are very serious, including seizures and death as recently disclosed in a February 1994 Department of Health and Human Services report.

In addition, it is much sweeter than sugar (10-15 times sweeter) with none of the health risks associated with sugar. Food and drink companies in the U.S.A. are now developing products sweetened with the healthy alternative.

Studies have found that Stevia usage involves zero health risk. The sweetener stevia comes from Stevia Rebaudiana, an herb in the Chrysanthemum family which grows wild in parts of Paraguay and Brazil and has been used to sweeten since the 1800's and possibly earlier. It has been thoroughly tested in dozens of tests worldwide and proven to be completely non-toxic. And although any one with a diabetic condition should consult their physician before use, stevia does not raise blood sugar levels and if fact some studies suggest it may lower blood sugar.

Trivita markets a liquid version of Stevia (www.trivitacentral.com).
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The Second is called GlucoBalance Formula. This product has multiple benefits for anyone attempting to stabilize their blood sugar. The promoted benefits include:

• Help reduce insulin resistance
• Stimulate insulin production
• Decrease carb cravings
• Promote weight loss

The Trivita.com website also has on this and other products testimonials from actual customers who use the products.

* You should not stop taking any medication without first consulting your health care provider.

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And finally, these and all other TriVita products have a 60 day money back guarantee. That shows me they have faith in their products.

TriVita Scam Research and the BBB(Better Business Bureau)

I'm sure most everyone is aware of the Better Business Bureau, basically it is a consumer advocacy company who rates companies based on their response to consumer complaints and at times acts as an intermediary for resolution of those complaints. For someone looking to do business with a company of any kind, the BBB is an invaluable tool. If you are looking at a home-based business and you are hearing all the hype but want a more objective evaluation, the BBB is one place to go.

For example, the last home-based business I was involved in prior to looking at TriVita has a rating of F with the BBB. In the last 36 months they've had 1763 complaints.....I should have paid better attention!

Another business I see promoted on the internet alot is GDI(Global Domains, Inc.). They are not a member of the BBB and have a rating of F. Doesn't inspire confidence.

In contrast, WalMart has had 197 complaints in the last 36 months and based on resolution of the complaints has a rating of A+. To me, it looks like they pay attention to customer satisfaction.

Sears has had 15,681 compaints in the last 36 months and is rated Satifactory.

Ok, how about TriVita? In the last 36 months, TriVita has had 5 complaints with the BBB and all 5 have been resolved. They have a rating of A- and have been an accredited member of the BBB since February, 2004.

Furthermore, Ellison Media (parent company of TriVita) has been an accredited member of the BBB since October, 1997 and has a rating of A+.

Is TriVita a scam? Not according to anything I've found with the Better Business Bureau.

Foundational Values of Trivita

One of the reassuring things to me about Trivita in my evaluation of it's legitimacy and to determine if it is a scam is their list of foundational values. These are the principles by which they evaluate potential products and their committment to their customers.

I believe that so many of the so-called health and wellness companies only value is the products' abilities to produce a profit----doesn't matter if they work, doesn't matter if the ingredients are of high quality. They don't do research and they don't guarantee their product or customer satisfaction.

The TriVita claim is that every essential nutrient meets these 10 foundational values and comes with a guarantee of customer satisfaction.

Here are the "10 Foundational Values" quoted from the TriVita website:


Our medical board uses their extensive health and nutrition knowledge to approve proprietary TriVita supplements based on the latest scientific research and the health and wellness concerns of our Members.


Unlike other supplements that can be difficult to absorb, TriVita supplements are developed for maximum absorption and effect.


Signature products from TriVita undergo medical studies and trials at accredited universities and medical centers to ensure their effectiveness.


TriVita uses the highest-quality essential nutrients available to create effective, body-friendly formulas without caffeine, mood altering stimulants or harmful chemicals.


We voluntarily adhere to the strict manufacturing guidelines of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).


In addition to our own quality control, we commission third-party testing and research to guarantee that our products are full potency and meet all regulatory standards.


Safety is a top priority in our packaging and manufacturing; we inspect each product at least 10 times and use two safety seals per package on all ingestible products to guarantee safety, freshness, and product potency.


TriVita partners with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American College of Family Physicians (ACFP) to provide continuing education programs - teaching family physicians to share natural health solutions with their patients.


TriVita's advisory panel of Board Certified physicians provide us with the latest information on scientific developments and testing methods.


We promise to provide the best customer experience possible and offer a 60-Day Money Back Guarantee on all of our products.