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                        SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

                                  FORM 10-K

           [ X ]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                   FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
                                     OR
           [   ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                      OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                         FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM     TO 

                                4HEALTH, INC.
               (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                     Utah                           87-046822
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           (State of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

                              5485 Conestoga Court
                            Boulder, Colorado  80301
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                  Registrant's telephone number:  (303) 546-6306
                         Commission file number 0-18160

       Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  NONE
             Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
                      Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
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                                (Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes:  ___X___   No: _______ 
           

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to 
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information 
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any 
amendment to this Form 10-K.  [ ]

As of March 21, 1997, 11,382,801 shares of the registrant's Common Stock, par 
value $0.01, were outstanding.  The aggregate market value of the Common 
Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (i.e., excluding shares held 
by executive officers, directors, and control persons as defined in Rule 405) 
on that date was $30,054,101 (computed based upon the closing price for the 
Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Market on that date.)

                   DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of 
Shareholders to be held on June 6, 1997 (the "Proxy Statement") is 
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K to the extent stated 
herein.  Except with respect to information specifically incorporated by 
reference in this Form 10-K, the Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as 
a part hereof.


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                             4HEALTH, INC.
                           INDEX TO FORM 10-K

                                                                           Page
PART I.                                                                    ----
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Item 1.   Business

Item 2.   Properties

Item 3.   Legal Proceedings

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders


PART II.
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Item 5.   Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and Related 
          Stockholder Matters

Item 6.   Selected Financial Data

Item 7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
          and Results of Operations

Item 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Item 9.   Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting 
          and Financial Disclosure

PART III
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Item 10.  Directors of the Registrant

Item 11.  Executive Compensation

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

PART IV
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Item 14.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on 
          Form 8-K

Signature Page




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PART I

     This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes "forward-looking statements" 
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended 
(the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").  All statements other than statements 
of historical facts included in this Annual Report, including, without 
limitation, those regarding the Company's financial position, business, 
marketing and product introduction and development plans and objectives of 
management for future operations, are forward-looking statements.  Although 
the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking 
statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations 
will prove to have been correct.  Important factors that could cause actual 
results to differ materially from the Company's expectations ("Cautionary 
Statements") are disclosed under "Risks Related to the Business of 4Health," 
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations" and elsewhere in the Annual Report.  All subsequent written and 
oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting 
on behalf of the Company, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the 
Cautionary Statements.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

     4Health, Inc.("4Health" or the "Company"), a Utah corporation, formerly 
known as Surgical Technologies, Inc. ("Surgical"), is the successor to 
4health, Inc., a California corporation originally formed in February, 1993 
by R. Lindsey Duncan, which merged into Surgical on July 15, 1997, pursuant 
to which Surgical changed its name to "4Health, Inc."  The merger was 
recorded as a reverse purchase.  (See Note 1. to the Financial Statements.)  
The Company is a supplier and formulator of vitamins and nutritional 
supplements which are designed and formulated to address the dietary needs of 
the general public.  4Health's products are produced solely from natural 
ingredients and are formulated for the purposes of achieving specific dietary 
or nutritional goals.

Products

     4Health is of the opinion that its product formulas are proprietary and 
cannot be duplicated without the master recipes, which are secured in 
safekeeping.  The Company attempts to protect its products and formulas with, 
among other things, "non-disclosure/non-competition" agreements with its 
manufacturers and employees and trademark protection.  The formulations of 
4Health's products were developed by the Company's founder and chief 
executive officer, R. Lindsey Duncan, a nutritionist certified by the 
National Institute of Nutritional Education.



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     4Health's products that are sold through health food stores, under the 
proprietary brand name "Nature's Secret-Registered Trademark-", accounted for 
approximately 90% of 4Health's 1996 total sales.  The Company also has a 
proprietary line of products that it sells to health care practitioners under 
the "Harmony Formulas-Registered Trademark-" label.  Sales of Harmony 
Formulas-Registered Trademark- comprised approximately 6% of the Company's 
total sales in 1996.

     In the Fall of 1996, 4Health introduced a line a products directed at 
the mass food and drug market.  These products are currently marketed under 
the name "Lindsey Duncan's Home Nutrition.-TM-"  Sales from the Lindsey 
Duncan's Home Nutrition-TM- line accounted for 4% of 4Health's total sales in 
1996.

Manufacturing and Supply Sources

     All of 4Health's products are manufactured by third party suppliers 
pursuant to the Company's specifications and proprietary recipes.  Prior to 
selecting a manufacturer to produce its products, 4Health reviews the 
manufacturer's raw material sources, quality assurance procedures, and 
reliability to assure that the proposed manufacturer meets the Company's 
criteria.  All of the companies that manufacture for 4Health are required to 
meet strict manufacturing standards required by the FDA, and the Company 
believes that it benefits from such regulation in the overall quality of the 
products manufactured by such regulated entities.  To date, the Company has 
relied exclusively on domestic manufacturers in order to facilitate quality 
assurance monitoring.

     4Health places purchase orders with its suppliers for individual product 
manufacturing lots for delivery of packaged and labeled products to the 
Company's distribution center in Broomfield, Colorado.  4Health has no 
long-term manufacturing agreements with any of its suppliers, but purchases 
manufactured lots pursuant to individual purchase orders.  Currently, the 
Company utilizes six separate manufacturers and believes that there are other 
qualified manufacturers that would meet quality assurance requirements if 
alternative manufacturing sources were required.  4Health maintains an 
inventory of approximately 60 to 90 days of anticipated demand and to date 
has not experienced material shortages of manufactured products for delivery. 
 All ingredients in the Company's products are generally available from a 
number of alternative sources, although certain of the ingredients, such as 
those based on agricultural products, are subject to seasonal availability to 
a limited degree.

Marketing and Sales

     4Health principally markets its products through retail health food 
stores, including vitamin and natural foods grocery stores with vitamin 
aisles, and alternative health care providers such as chiropractors and 
nutritionists.  In 1996, the Company also began marketing a distinct new line 
of products to the mass food and drug market.  



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     Products are introduced to retail outlets through advertising of 4Health 
products in national nutrition magazines, trade magazines, and the Company's 
telemarketing staff and outside sales force which contacts retail outlet 
representatives to introduce 4Health's products and to provide continuing 
product education and sales support.  Through product incentives, 4Health 
encourages retail outlet employees to utilize 4Health's products personally 
in order to become familiar with their use and benefits as a basis for 
recommending the products to customers.  Traditionally, the Company's 
products have emphasized quality rather than price, especially with regards 
to the health food store market.  The products designed for the mass food and 
drug market have different formulations which allow the products to be priced 
for the more value-conscious buyer.

Employees

     4Health has 94 employees, including 4 executive officers, 27 individuals 
in general administrative, 38 individuals in sales and marketing, 21 
individuals in operations, and 5 individuals in research and development.  
The Company's employees are not represented by a collective bargaining 
organization, and 4Health is not aware of any efforts to organize any such 
collective bargaining unit.  4Health has not experienced any work stoppages 
or slow-downs. 

Risks Related to the Business of 4Health

     Limited Operating History

     Since 4Health was organized in February of 1993, it has introduced a 
number of its products and established initial marketing outlets through 
health food stores and health care providers.  The Company anticipates to 
substantially expand current distribution channels, introduce new products, 
enter new markets, and in general to expand its activities and operations.  
Because of the nature of any such expansion, the accompanying results of 
operations for previous periods may not necessarily be indicative of the 
results of operations in the future.  While 4Health has been successful in 
expanding its markets and distributors  to date, it has been in operation for 
a limited amount of time, and there can be no assurance that it will be able 
to successfully continue to expand in the future.

     Government Regulations

     The processing, formulation, packaging, labeling and advertising of 
4Health's products are subject to regulation by one or more agencies.  
Although Congress has recently recognized the potential impact of dietary 
supplements in promoting good health by enacting the Dietary Supplement 
Health Education Act of 1994 ("DSHEA") which severely limits the Food and 
Drug Administration's ("FDA")jurisdiction in regulating dietary supplements, 
there is no way to predict the potential effect of DSHEA.  Further, because 
of the technical requirements imposed by DSHEA, it is



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difficult for any company manufacturing or making dietary supplements to 
remain in strict compliance.  The FDA has recently proposed regulations with 
the purpose of implementing DSHEA and proposals have been made to modify or 
change the provisions of DSHEA.  It is impossible to predict whether those 
regulations or proposed changes will become law or the effect that such 
regulations or proposed changes, if implemented, will have on the business 
and operations of 4Health.

     Expanded 4Health Marketing Effort

     4Health has been expanding marketing activities to increase the level of 
awareness of the Company's products, to increase the number of specialty 
health food stores, health care providers and food, drug and mass 
merchandisers that carry its products, and to introduce new products into 
distribution channels. 4Health will devote management and financial resources 
to this marketing expansion, and there can be no assurance that this 
marketing effort will result in sufficient increases in revenues to overcome 
related costs or result in a financial return to 4Health.

     Concentration of Customers
     
     4Health received approximately 30% of its revenues from a single 
customer during 1996, General Nutritional Centers ("GNC").  4Health does not 
have any long-term contractual relationship with GNC or any other customers.  
The loss of this customer would have a serious adverse impact on the business 
of 4Health. (See "Item 3. Legal Proceedings" herein.)

     Reliance on Limited Number of Products

     4Health currently offers approximately 20 products and derived more than 
35% of its revenues during 1996 from the sale of one product, Ultimate 
Cleanse-TM-.  As a result of the limited number of products from which the 
Company derives its revenue, the risks associated with 4Health's business 
increase since a decline in market demand for one or more products, for any 
reason, could have a significant adverse impact on the Company.

     Competition

     Competition in the nutritional supplement industry is vigorous with a 
large number of businesses engaged in the industry.  In connection with an 
anticipated expansion into the food, drug and mass merchandise market, 
4Health will face competition from vitamin and other health related products 
that will be competing for the same shelf space.  Many of the competitors 
have established reputations for successfully developing and marketing 
nutritional supplement products.  Many of such companies have greater 
financial, managerial, and technical resources than 4Health, which may put 
the Company at a competitive disadvantage.  If 4Health is not successful in 
competing in those markets, it may not be able to recognize its business 
objectives.

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     Dependence on Management

     4Health is dependent on its management, particularly R. Lindsey Duncan, 
founder and chief executive officer, for all of its business activities, 
including the development of new products and the advancement of 4Health's 
identity and recognition in the nutritional supplement industry.  Except for 
an intellectual property and non-compete agreement with Mr. Duncan, 4Health 
has no long-term agreement with any executive officer or key employee.

     No Long-Term Contracts with Manufacturers or Distributors

     4Health purchases all of its products from third-party manufacturers 
pursuant to purchase orders issued from time to time by 4Health but without 
any long-term manufacturing agreements.  In the event that a current 
manufacturer is unable to meet the Company's manufacturing and delivery 
requirements at some time in the future, 4Health may suffer interruptions of 
delivery of certain products while it establishes an alternative source.

     Customer Guaranty of Satisfaction; Right of Return

     In an effort to build customer confidence and satisfaction, 4Health 
warrants satisfaction and grants to its customers the right of return for full 
credit any product that is unsatisfactory to the customer or that is 
shelf-worn or stale merchandise.  Although the Company has had this policy 
since its inception and experienced product returns of only approximately 3% 
of gross sales in 1996, there can be no assurance that such a policy will not 
result in additional product returns in the future as 4Health expands and 
enters new markets.

     Potential Trademark Infringement

     The conduct of 4Health's business, in common with other sellers of 
branded consumer products, may involve from time to time potential liability 
for trademark infringement.  The Company is engaged on a continuing basis in 
developing brand names for its new products, securing trademark protection for 
brand names and copyright protection for associated materials, policing its 
existing marks, and enforcing its legal rights in cases of potential 
infringement by third parties of its legally protected marks and copyrights. 
Prior to commencing advertising and sales of products under a newly developed 
brand name, 4Health seeks to minimize the risks of potentially infringing the 
rights of third parties by conducting trade and service mark searches and 
other inquiries in addition to filing publicly for trademark protection of the 
brand name and copyright protection for associated advertising materials and 
labeling. The Company registers for its principal product lines as well as its 
principal products.  Notwithstanding such efforts, there can be no assurance 
that the Company will not suffer adverse financial consequences as a result of 


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legally established third party claims to first use of trade or service marks 
used by 4Health.  (See "Item 3. Legal Proceedings.")

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

     The Company's principal offices are located at 5485 Conestoga Court, 
Boulder, Colorado in a Company owned building which houses all business 
activities other than distribution and has excess space for growth.  The 
following table sets forth information regarding the Company's facilities:

           Location               Size                     Function 
           --------               ----                     --------

       Boulder, Colorado     28,000 sq. ft.         Corporate headquarters 
 
     Broomfield, Colorado    22,600 sq. ft.    Distribution center and warehouse


     During fiscal year 1996, the Boulder facility was mortgaged through the 
previous owner.  Pursuant to its terms, this mortgage was scheduled to expire 
on March 25, 1997.  A re-financing of the Boulder facility was completed prior 
to that date and the new mortgage is carried by Standard Insurance Company.  
(See Note 3 to the Financial Statements.)  The Broomfield distribution center 
is under a three year lease which became effective January 1, 1996 and expires 
December 31, 1998, at an annual rental of $84,750.  The lease has a renewal 
option for another three years.  4Health believes both facilities are adequate 
in capacity and condition to satisfy growth in the foreseeable future.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     In May of 1996, the Company became aware of the use of the trademark 
"Take Charge", for which the Company had applied for a federally registered 
trademark (the "Mark"), by a company in Virginia, Ultra Nutrition 
International, Inc.  On July 3, 1996, the Company filed an action, 4Health, 
Inc. vs. Ultra Nutrition International, Inc. (96-2-1618), in the United States 
District Court for the District of Colorado for a declaratory judgment to 
establish the Company's right to continue using the Mark.  On July 19, 1996, 
Ultra Nutrition International, Inc., filed an action, Ultra Nutrition 
International, Inc. vs. 4Health, Inc.(96-0048-C), in the United States 
District Court for the Western District of Virginia, alleging that the 
Company's use of the Mark was in violation of the rights of Ultra Nutrition 
International, Inc., and seeking damages relating to the use of the Mark by 
the Company and injunctive relief to prohibit use of the Mark by the Company.  
On August 9, 1996, Ultra Nutrition International, Inc., amended its complaint 
to add as a defendant one of the Company's customers, General Nutrition, Inc., 
("GNC").  Thereafter, GNC filed a cross-claim against the Company for breach 
of contract and fraud, asserting its rights to damages and recission with 
respect to those items of product bearing the Mark which GNC had purchased 
from the Company.  The Company tendered defense of the action to its insurance 
carrier, U.S. Fire, and the carrier


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accepted the defense of the action, reserving its rights under the applicable 
policy.

     The Company answered the amended complaint, asserting that its rights to 
the Mark were superior to those of Ultra Nutrition International, Inc., that 
it acted in good faith and that no damages or other relief was available.  
With respect to the cross-claim of GNC, the Company filed an answer asserting 
that the Company did not violate any obligations toward GNC and that GNC is 
not entitled to any relief.

     On October 8, 1996, the Company entered into a negotiated settlement with 
Ultra Nutrition International, Inc., which involved the payment of certain 
funds to Ultra Nutrition International, Inc. by the Company's insurance 
carrier, and the immediate cessation by the Company of the use of the Mark in 
certain advertisements, and the cessation (after ten months) of the sale of 
products bearing the Mark to retailers.  The settlement provides for a 
dismissal with prejudice of the action against the Company by Ultra Nutrition 
International, Inc.  

     In February, 1997, the Company entered into a negotiated settlement with 
GNC which involved supplying certain 4Health products free of charge to GNC, 
taking back certain inventory from GNC, and abandoning certain claims brought 
against GNC in a separate lawsuit filed by 4Health in Colorado on January 30, 
1997.  In return, GNC agreed to dismiss certain of its cross-claims with 
prejudice and agreed to a covenant not to sue with respect to the remaining 
claims.  As a consequence, all claims between GNC and 4Health have now been 
resolved.  4Health has demanded that its insurance carrier, U.S. Fire, 
reimburse it for the costs associated with the settlement.  To date, U.S. Fire 
has denied any obligation to 4Health in connection with the GNC claims.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

     No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth 
quarter ended December 31, 1996.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

     The following table lists the names, ages, and positions of the Company's 
executive officers and other significant employees.

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            Name                     Age                    Position 
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     R. Lindsey Duncan                34          Chairman of the Board, Chief 
                                                  Executive Officer, President 
     Cheryl M. Wheeler                36          Secretary and Director 
     Scott W. Lusk                    39          Controller 
     Rockwell D. Schutjer             50          Director and Director of the 
                                                  Surgical Technologies Division


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     R. LINDSEY DUNCAN, the founder of 4Health, is a nutritionist certified by 
the National Institute of Nutritional Education, an industry accrediting body. 
Since the mid-1980s, he has owned, operated, and been the principal 
nutritionist of Home Nutrition Clinic, Santa Monica, California.  In January 
1988, Mr. Duncan began formulating his own nutritional supplements.  In 1993, 
he organized 4Health and contributed the nutritional supplements to it in 
exchange for Common Stock.  Mr. Duncan is a member of the National Nutritional 
Foods Association, the American Herbal Products Association, and the Herb 
Research Foundation.

     CHERYL M. WHEELER, a marketing manager at the Company, coordinates Mr. 
Duncan's industry seminars, speeches, and other public appearance and related 
marketing activities.  Ms. Wheeler is a nutritionist certified by the National 
Institute of Nutritional Education.  For in excess of five years prior to her 
joining the Company, Ms. Wheeler was a nutritionist, a professional 
stuntwoman, and martial arts expert.

     SCOTT W. LUSK, has held the position of Controller at 4Health since 
September of 1995.  He has fifteen years of experience in wholesale, 
distribution, retail sales, and computer networking.  Mr. Lusk received a 
bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of Northern 
Colorado and is a certified public accountant.

     ROCKWELL D. SCHUTJER, a co-founder of Surgical Technologies, Inc., has 
served as a director since its inception.  Mr. Schutjer currently serves as 
Director of Surgical Technologies, a division of 4Health, Inc. Mr. Schutjer 
received his bachelor of science degree in business finance from the 
University of Utah.  After the Merger, Mr. Schutjer was elected to 4Health's 
board of directors.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

     4Health's Common Stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq National Market 
tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market under the stock symbol HHHH on July 16, 1996. 
(Prior to that date, the Company was known as Surgical Technologies, Inc. with 
stock trading under the symbol SGTI. The prior trading history of Surgical has 
not been included herein because it does not reflect the results of the merger 
or the changed nature of the Company's business since the merger.  See Note 1. 
to the Financial Statements.)  The range of high and low stock prices reported 
for the period between July 16, 1996 and the end of the fiscal year on 
December 31, 1996 appear in the following table:

                Fiscal Year      Quarter        High          Low 
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                    1996           3rd         $17.125       $5.00 
 
                    1996           4th         $7.375        $5.375 


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     As of March 21, 1997, there were approximately 175 record holders of the 
Company's Common Stock.  This relatively small number is probably the result 
of a large number of shares being held in "street name."

     The market price of the Company's Common Stock has fluctuated 
significantly in the third quarter and early in the fourth quarter of 1996 
since the merger with Surgical in July 1996.  The market price of Common Stock 
could be subject to significant fluctuations in the future based on factors 
such as announcements of new products by the Company or its competitors, 
quarterly fluctuations in the Company's financial performance, the results of 
the Company's marketing and sales efforts, general conditions in the dietary 
and nutritional supplements industry, changes in analysts' estimates of the 
Company's financial performance, conditions in the financial markets or other 
factors which are currently unforeseen by management.  There can be no 
assurance that the market price for the Common Stock will not decline from 
current levels, or otherwise not be subject to significant fluctuations in the 
future.

Dividend Policy

     4Health has never paid any cash dividends.  For the foreseeable future, 
the Board of Directors intends to retain all of the Company's earnings for use 
in the expansion of the Company's business.

Registrar and Transfer Agent

     Effective February 13, 1997, 4Health terminated the services of Zions 
First National Bank as transfer agent for the Common Stock as well as warrant 
agent for the Company's warrants (stock symbol HHHHW) which are publicly 
traded the Nasdaq National Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market.  4Health 
has appointed as the new transfer and warrant agent American Securities 
Transfer and Trust, 938 Quail Street, Suite 101, Lakewood, CO, 80215-5513, 
telephone number (303)234-5300.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     The following selected financial data for each of the four years in the 
period ended December 31, 1996 (from inception on February 17, 1993) have been 
derived from the audited financial statements of the Company included herein 
("Financial Statements".)  The selected  financial data set forth below should 
be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations" and the Financial Statements and notes 
thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

                                          Years ending December 31, 
                                      from inception (February 17, 1993) 
                                    (in thousands, except per share data) 
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                                   1993        1994        1995        1996
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
  Net sales                       $  270     $ 2,076     $10,434      $17,352
  Gross profit                       182       1,332       6,631       10,427
  Operating (loss) income             (7)       (131)      1,131       (2,553)
  Interest expense, net               (6)         (5)        (63)          38
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 (Loss)income before income
    taxes                            (13)       (136)      1,068       (2,515)
  Income taxes                         1          (2)       (360)          26
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  Net (loss) income                  (12)       (138)        708       (2,489)
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PER SHARE DATA
  Net (loss) income                (.002)      (.019)        .08         (.25)

  Weighted average shares
     outstanding               6,018,680   7,334,729   8,707,214    9,896,822

                                 Years ending December 31,
                               -----------------------------
BALANCE SHEET DATA                  1995             1996
                               -----------------------------
  Working capital                $  2,237          $  3,977
  Total assets                      5,228             9,290
  Long-term debt                    1,296             1,276
  Shareholders' equity              3,043             6,362


ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
        OF OPERATION

     The following table sets forth, for years 1994, 1995 and 1996, certain 
items from the Company's Statements of Operations included elsewhere herein, 
expressed as a percentage of net sales.

                                             Years ending December 31,
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                                          1994          1995            1996
                                          ----          ----            ----
Net Sales                                100.0%        100.0%          100.0%
Cost of sales                             35.9%         36.4%           39.9%
                                        -------       -------         -------
Gross Profit                              64.1%         63.6%           60.1%
General and administrative expenses       29.3%         14.2%           17.1%
Sales and marketing expenses              39.4%         37.1%           55.4%
Research and development                   1.7%          1.5%            2.3%
                                        -------       -------         -------
Income (loss) from operations             (6.3%)        10.8%          (14.7%)
Other income (expense), net               (0.2%)        (0.6%)           0.2%
                                        -------       -------         -------
Income (loss) before income taxes         (6.5%)        10.2%          (14.5%)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes      (0.1%)        (3.4%)           0.2%
                                        -------       -------         -------

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Net income (loss)                         (6.6%)         6.8%          (14.3%)
                                        -------       -------         -------
                                        -------       -------         -------

1996 Compared to 1995

     Net sales increased $6.9 million or 66%, from $10.4 million to $17.3 
million.  Net sales in the Nature's Secret-Registered Trademark- brand 
increased $5.7 million or 58%, from $9.8 million to $15.5 million, due 
primarily to a large sale to a major customer.  Sales of the Lindsey Duncan's 
Home Nutrition-TM- brand into the mass retail channel was $.7 million of new 
business in 1996 and net sales in the Harmony Formulas-Registered Trademark- 
brand increased $.3 million or 43%, from $.7 million to $1.0 million, due 
primarily to increased sales and marketing efforts.

     Gross profit increased 57% or $3.8 million from $6.6 million in 1995 to 
$10.4 million in 1996.  The gross profit margin in 1996 declined 3.5 % from 
63.6% in 1995 to 60.1%.  Management attributes this decline to introduction of 
new products with gross margins less than historical averages.

     General and administrative expenses increased 100% to $3.0 million in 
1996 compared to $1.5 million in 1995.  As a percent of net sales, these 
expenses increased 3% from 14.1% in 1995 to 17.1% in 1996. Management 
attributes these increases to the Company's decision to build the corporate 
infrastructure by adding new executives and managers, expenses related to 
operating as a publicly held company and legal fees in connection with a 
dispute with a major customer. Additionally, sales and marketing expenses 
increased $5.7 million or 148% from $3.9 million in 1995 to $9.6 million in 
1996.  As a percentage of sales, sales and marketing expense increased 18.3% 
from 37.1% in 1995 to 55.4% in 1996. Increased selling and advertising 
expenses to support the Nature's Secret and Home Nutrition brands accounted 
for 38% of this increase.  The build-up of the outside sales forces, sales 
management and personnel for both brands accounted for another 35% of the 
increase.  Selling and marketing expenses, such as television advertising and 
large scale demonstrations related to the large sale to a major customer 
explained another 23% of the increase.

     Research and development costs increased 178% from $.1 million in 1995 to 
$.4 million in 1996.  As a percent of net sales, these expenses increased less 
than 1%.  Development of new products and clinical studies related to new and 
existing products accounts for this increase.  Management expects this 
department to increase its expenditures again in 1997 in order to do continued 
research and develop new products.

1995 Compared to 1994

     Net sales, for the year ended December 31, 1995, increased 402% to $10.4 
million from $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1994.  This increase 
was primarily due to a significant market penetration of health



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food stores from approximately 2,000 in 1994 to 5,400 active accounts by the 
end of 1995. Included in these stores, is a large chain of approximately 1,600 
health food stores which carries only one of 4Health's products.  Sales to 
this customer accounted for 12.8% of total revenues in 1995.  An additional 
contributor to 4Health's revenue growth, was the launch of its Ultimate 
Multi-TM- product in July of 1995 which accounted for 7.5% of total sales to 
health food stores.

     Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 1995 increased 398% to $6.6 
million from $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1995.  Gross margin 
declined .5% to 63.6% in 1995 from 64.1% in fiscal 1994.  Management 
attributes this decline to its automation and building up of infrastructure, 
primarily in its distribution center, to prepare for higher volumes.  Most 
customers orders are fulfilled and shipped within 24 hours of receipt.

     General and administrative expenses increased 143% in the year ended 
December 31, 1995 compared to the same period for 1994, however, as a 
percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses declined to 14.2% of 
net sales in 1995 compared to 29.3% in 1994.  Management attributes this 
increase in spending to building infrastructure to remain competitive and to 
provide superior customer service.  Sales and marketing expenses increased 
374% in 1995 to $3.9 million up from $.8 million in 1994, however, as a 
percentage of sales, this spending declined to 37.1% in 1995 from 39.4% in 
1994.  4Health incurred $1.4 million in advertising expenditures in 1995 
compared to $.15 million in 1994 and increased its staffing and infrastructure 
of the sales and marketing departments by increasing its outside sales force 
and adding other supporting activities. 4Health's research and development 
spending increased $.1 million.  Only one new product was launched in 1995.

     Interest expense results from the $1.3 million loan on 4Health's building 
which was outstanding for twelve months in 1995 at 7.5% interest compared to 
only seven months in 1994 at an interest rate of 3.5%.

1994 Compared to the Period from Inception (February 17, 1993) to December 31, 
1993 (fiscal 1993)

     Net sales increased 670% in the year ended December 31, 1994 to $2.1 
million from $.3 million in the year ended December 31, 1993.  4Health 
attributes its growth in 1994 to rapid penetration in health food stores, an 
increase in new products offered and rapid acceptance of its primary product, 
Ultimate Cleanse.  4Health accomplished this through increasing its inside 
sales force.

     Gross profits increased 631% in 1994 to $1.3 million from $.2 million in 
fiscal 1993.  Profit margins declined to 64.1% in 1994 from 67.6% in fiscal 
1993 as a natural result of a change of product mix when new products were 
added in 1994.


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<PAGE>

     General and administrative costs, sales and marketing costs, and research 
and development costs all increased significantly in 1994 compared to 1993 
primarily as a result of building infrastructure to accommodate supporting 
activities to sales growth.  Such 1994 activities include moving to a larger 
facility in the spring of 1994, increasing advertising expenditures, 
increasing the sales force and the accounting department, and increasing 
4Health's computer and telephone facilities.

     Interest expense increased in 1994 as a result of adding the mortgage 
loan to 4Health's balance sheet in the Spring of 1994, which bore interest at 
3.5%.

     4Health does not believe that any recently enacted or presently pending 
proposed environmental legislation will have a material adverse effect on its 
results of operations.

     Certain of 4Health's products have seasonal popularity, with somewhat 
increased appeal in the first two quarters of each year with some decline in 
volume in the fourth quarter of the calendar year.  The Company believes that 
the impact of this seasonality can be at least partially offset by the 
introduction of new products and through marketing programs promoting public 
awareness of the need for year-round health products.

     The Company is involved in various legal matters that arise out of the 
normal course of business.  The Company's management believes it has 
meritorious defenses to all lawsuits and that such matters will not have a 
material adverse affect on the Company's financial position or results of its 
operations.

     The Company believes that inflation does not have a material effect on 
the sale of 4Health products.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     In 1996, as a result of the merger with Surgical, the Company received 
cash and cash equivalents of $3.6 million.  In 1995, the Company raised $1.5 
million of cash from the net proceeds of the sale of preferred stock. In 1994, 
the Company raised $1.0 million of cash from the net proceeds of the sale of 
Common Stock.  The Company has used these proceeds to finance its growth and 
expansion in those years.

     The Company's cash and cash equivalents position at December 31, 1996, 
was $1.1 million compared to $.9 million on December 31, 1995.  The Company 
has working capital of $3.9 million with a 3.7 to 1 working capital ratio at 
December 31, 1996.

     Inventories were valued at $2.5 million at December 31, 1996 as compared 
to $1.0 million at December 31, 1995, which represents a 150% increase or $1.5 
million.  The growth in inventories is due primarily to a


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build-up for anticipated future sales growth, entry into the mass market 
distribution channel and inventory acquired in the merger with Surgical.

     The Company has a deferred tax asset that increased 912% to $.3 million 
at December 31, 1996.  This increase is due primarily to an increase in 
accrued liabilities.

     Notes receivable increased $.2 million to $.3 million on December 31, 
1996 from $.1 million on December 31, 1995 as a result of the merger with 
Surgical.

     Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 1996 were $.6 
million compared to $.7 million in 1995.  For the year ended December 31, 
1994, capital expenditures were $1.6 million of which $1.3 million was related 
to the purchase of land and its corporate headquarters building.  The Company 
borrowed $1.3 million for the purchase of these facilities and the note 
including principal and any unpaid interest was due March 25, 1997.  On 
February 20, 1997, the Company refinanced this debt for an additional five 
years.  Accordingly, this note will be due on February 20, 2002 including any 
unpaid principal and interest.

     Other assets, totaling $1.0 million at December 31, 1996, consists 
primarily of goodwill related to the merger with Surgical.

     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased $.6 million and is 
related primarily to amounts due suppliers for inventory, unpaid advertising 
and promotion costs, and unpaid legal fees.

     An additional $12.5 million in cash could be generated for the Company if 
Common Stock Purchase Warrants issued to former Surgical stockholders are 
exercised.  A total of 1,135,554 Warrants were issued with an exercise price 
of $11.00.  These Warrants expire 18 months from the issuance date of July 15, 
1996 and the likelihood of them being exercised is dependent on the 
performance of the Company's Common Stock.  The likelihood of exercise will 
increase as the stock price exceeds $11.00 per share.  Currently, the stock is 
trading at approximately $5.50 per share.

     The Company's future capital requirements will depend on many factors, 
including the nature and timing of orders from customers, the expansion of 
sales and marketing efforts, costs associated with entering into new channels 
of distribution, the ability of the Company to increase sales beyond the break 
even point and the status of competitive products.

     Management believes that its working capital may not be sufficient to 
fund anticipated sales growth over the next 12 months.  Accordingly, 
management will seek sources of additional capital via financial institution 
borrowing or sale of debt or equity securities or a combination thereof.  
While Management believes additional capital will be available, there can be 
no assurance that additional financing will be available at acceptable terms 
to the Company.  The inability to obtain such financing


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could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial 
condition, and results of operations.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

     The following Financial Statements are filed with this report as pages 
F-1 through F-20 following the signature page.

     Report of Independent Public Accountants
     Balance Sheet
     Statements of Operations
     Statements of Shareholders' Equity
     Statements of Cash Flows
     Notes to Financial Statements

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 
        FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

     The Company has not made any changes in accountants.  The Company does 
not have any disagreement with accountants regarding accounting or financial 
disclosure.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS OF THE REGISTRANT

     Information required by Item 10 of Form 10-K relating to directors 
appears under the caption "Election of Directors" in the definitive Proxy 
Statement for the 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Proxy Statement") as 
filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (the "Commission") is hereby 
incorporated herein by reference.  Information concerning compliance with 
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 appearing under the 
caption "Compliance With Reporting Requirements" in the Proxy Statement as 
filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close of the year ended 
December 31, 1996 is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     The information contained under the caption "Executive Compensation" 
contained in the Proxy as filed with the Commission within 120 days after the 
close of the year ended December 31, 1996 is hereby incorporated herein by 
reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

     The information contained under the caption "Securities Ownership of 
Management" contained in the Proxy Statement as filed with the Commission 
within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 1996 is hereby 
incorporated herein by reference.


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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

     The information contained under the caption "Certain Relationships and 
Related Transactions" contained in the Proxy Statement as filed with the 
Commission within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 1996 
is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  (1)  Financial Statements.  See Index to Financial Statements (and 
Financial Statement Schedules) at page 24 of this Form 10-K.

     (2)  Financial Data Schedule.  All other schedules required by Form 10-K 
Annual Report have been omitted because they were not applicable, were 
included in the notes to the  financial statements, or were not required under 
the instructions contained in Regulation S-X.

     (3)  Exhibits.  See Exhibit Index at page 20 of this Form 10-K.

(b)  No reports on Form 8-K were filed for the three-month period ended 
December 31, 1996.


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                                  SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed 
on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 27, 1997                  4HEALTH, INC.


                                       By:  /s/ R. Lindsey Duncan
                                           ------------------------
                                       R. Lindsey Duncan
                                       President and Chief Executive
                                       Officer


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this 
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the 
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


        Signature                        Title                  Date
        ---------                        -----                  ----

/s/ R. Lindsey Duncan
- -------------------------
R. Lindsey Duncan              Director and Chairman of     March 27, 1997
                               the Board, President and
                               Chief Executive Officer
                               (Principal Executive
                               Officer)

/s/ Scott W. Lusk
- -------------------------
Scott W. Lusk                  Controller (Principal        March 27, 1997
                               Financial and Accounting
                               Officer)

/s/ Cheryl M. Wheeler
- -------------------------
Cheryl M. Wheeler              Director and Secretary       March 27, 1997

/s/ David A. Melman
- -------------------------
David A. Melman                Director                     March 27, 1997

/s/ Todd B. Crosland
- -------------------------
Todd B. Crosland               Director                     March 27, 1997


- -------------------------
Rockwell D. Schutjer         Director                       March 27, 1997


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                           EXHIBIT INDEX

            SEC
Exhibit  Reference
 Number    Number             Title of Document               Location
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Plan of Acquisition, Reorganization,
 Item 2.           Liquidation, or Succession
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  2.01       2     Agreement and Plan of Merger dated      Incorporated by
                   April 10, 1996, by and between           Reference (2)
                   4health, Inc., and Surgical
                   Technologies, Inc. as amended June 4,
                   1996

  2.02       2     Asset Purchase Agreement dated          Incorporated by
                   November 30, 1995, by and between        Reference (1)
                   Microtek Medical, Inc., and Surgical
                   Technologies, Inc.

  2.03       2     Acquisition Agreement dated effective   Incorporated by
                   January 1, 1996, by and between Rex      Reference (1)
                   Industries Acquisition Corporation and
                   Rex Industries, Inc.

 Item 3.           Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  3.01       3     Articles of Incorporation of Surgical   Incorporated by
                   Subsidiary, Inc., a Utah Corporation     Reference (4)
                   now known as Surgical Technologies,
                   Inc.

  3.02       3     Articles of Merger and related Plan of  Incorporated by
                   Merger                                   Reference (4)

  3.03       3     Bylaws                                  Incorporated by
                                                            Reference (4)

  3.04       3     Articles of Merger and related Plan of  Incorporated by
                   Merger                                   Reference (2)


                   Instruments Defining the Rights of
 Item 4.           Security Holders
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  4.01       4     Form of Warrant Agreement between       Incorporated by
                   4Health, Inc. and Zions First National   Reference (2)
                   Bank with related form of Warrant

  4.02       4     Form of Sale Restriction Agreement      Incorporated by
                   respecting shareholders of both          Reference (2)
                   Surgical Technologies, Inc., and
                   4Health, Inc.


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<PAGE>

            SEC
Exhibit  Reference
 Number    Number             Title of Document               Location
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  4.03       4     Form of Consent, Approval, and          Incorporated by
                   Irrevocable Proxy respecting certain     Reference (2)
                   Surgical stockholders with related
                   schedule

  4.04       4     Form of Consent, Approval, and          Incorporated by
                   Irrevocable Proxy respecting certain     Reference (2)
                   4Health stockholders with related
                   schedule

  4.05       4     Specimen Common Stock Certificate       Incorporated by
                                                            Reference (2)

  4.06       4     Specimen Warrant Certificate            Incorporated by
                                                            Reference (2)


Item 10.           Material Contracts
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  10.01      10    Form of Directors' Options              Incorporated by
                                                            Reference (1)*

  10.02      10    Stock Option and Stock Award Plan       Incorporated by
                                                            Reference (1)*

  10.03      10    1991 Directors' Stock Option Plan       Incorporated by
                                                            Reference (1)*

  10.04      10    Directors' Stock Option Plan            Incorporated by
                                                            Reference (3)*

  10.05      10    Technology Purchase Agreement between   Incorporated by
                   Ellis E. Williams, Professional          Reference (4)
                   Medical, Inc., and Surgical
                   Technologies, Inc., dated February 4,
                   1993

  10.06      10    Patent Cross-License Agreement between  Incorporated by
                   Utah Medical Products, Inc., and         Reference (4)
                   Professional Medical, Inc., dated
                   February 9, 1993

  10.07      10    Form of Promissory Note in the amount   Incorporated by
                   of $1,000,000 payable to First           Reference (5)
                   Interstate Bank, dated August 16, 1994


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<PAGE>

            SEC
Exhibit  Reference
 Number    Number             Title of Document               Location
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  10.08      10    Deed of Trust Note and related Deed of  Incorporated by 
                   Trust, Assignment of Rents, Security     Reference (4) 
                   Agreement, and Fixture Filing, dated 
                   April 8, 1994, in the principal amount 
                   of $1,000,000 due Standard Insurance 
                   Company 

  10.09      10    Stock Purchase Agreement dated May 6,   Incorporated by 
                   1994, between Surgical Technologies,     Reference (4) 
                   Inc., and Benitex, A.G. 

  10.10      10    Real Estate Contract dated February 2,  Incorporated by 
                   1994, between Surgical Technologies,     Reference (4) 
                   Inc. and Rex Crosland related to the 
                   facilities at 2801 South Decker Lake 
                   Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah 

  10.11      10    Asset Purchase Agreement between        Incorporated by 
                   Milwaukee Acquisition Company,           Reference (4) 
                   Insulation Distributors, Inc., and 
                   Surgical Technologies, Inc., effective 
                   September 30, 1993 

  10.12      10    All-Inclusive Promissory Note and       Incorporated by 
                   related All-Inclusive Trust Deed,        Reference (5) 
                   relating to sale of building and 
                   property, dated March 31, 1995, in the 
                   principal amount of $981,375.32 

  10.13      10    1996 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan     Incorporated by 
                                                            Reference (2) 

  10.14      10    Form of $2.00 option granted to         Incorporated by 
                   Surgical directors, officers, and        Reference (2)*
                   employees with related schedule 

  10.15      10    Form of Option granted to Todd B.       Incorporated by 
                   Crosland                                 Reference (2)*

  10.16      10    Form of Option granted to Rockwell D.   Incorporated by 
                   Schutjer                                 Reference (2)*



                                      22
<PAGE>

            SEC
Exhibit  Reference
 Number    Number             Title of Document               Location
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  10.17      10    Form of Proprietary Information,        Incorporated by 
                   Inventions, and Non-Competition          Reference (2) 
                   Agreement between 4Health and R. 
                   Lindsey Duncan 

  10.18      10    Form of Employment Agreement between    Incorporated by 
                   the Surviving Corporation and Rockwell   Reference (2) *
                   D. Schutjer 

  10.19      10    Deed of Trust Note and related Deed of    Appendix A 
                   Trust, Assignment of Rents, Security 
                   Agreement, and Fixture Filing, dated 
                   February 20, 1997, in the principal 
                   amount of $1,350,000 due Standard 
                   Insurance Company 

Item 27.           Financial Data Schedule 
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  27.01      27    Financial Data Schedule                   Appendix A 

- ------------------
 (1)   Incorporated by reference from Surgical's registration statement  
       on Form S-1 filed with the Commission, SEC file number 33-31863. 
 (2)   Incorporate by reference from Surgical's registration statement 
       on Form S-4 filed with the Commission, SEC file number 33-03243. 
 (3)   Incorporated by reference from Surgical's report on Form 10-K for 
       the year ended March 31, 1992. 
 (4)   Incorporated by reference from Surgical's report on Form 10-K for 
       the year ended March 31, 1994. 
 (5)   Incorporated by reference from Surgical's report on Form 10-Q for 
       the quarter ended December 31, 1995.

* Represents a management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement required 
to be filed as an exhibit.


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                         INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                                                      Page
                                                                      ----
Report of Independent Public Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

Statements of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3

Statements of Stockholders' Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4

Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-6

Notes to Financial Statements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-8



                                      24
<PAGE>


                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP





                     REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To the Board of Directors of 4Health, Inc.:

     We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of 4Health, Inc. (a Utah 
corporation) as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related statements of 
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the 
three-year period ended December 31, 1996.  These financial statements are 
the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to 
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present 
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of 4Health, Inc. as 
of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash 
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996, 
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                        Arthur Andersen LLP



Denver, Colorado
  March 11, 1997


                                        F-1
<PAGE>


                                   4Health, Inc.
                                   Balance Sheets
                    As of December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995


                                                         12/31/96      12/31/95
                                                        ----------    ----------
CURRENT ASSETS 
  Cash and cash equivalents                             $1,086,168    $  919,935
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for 
    doubtful accounts of $23,296 and $30,859, 
    respectively                                         1,105,207       974,621
  Inventories                                            2,534,881       977,890
  Deferred tax asset                                       313,872        31,005
  Prepaid expenses                                         171,138       129,205
  Note receivable, related party                           -              50,000
  Notes receivable, net allowance of $300,000              265,819       -
                                                        ----------    ----------
    Total Current Assets                                 5,477,085     3,082,656
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                              2,559,629     2,124,227
OTHER ASSETS, NET                                        1,136,531        20,745
NOTES RECEIVABLE                                           116,308       - 
                                                        ----------    ----------
    Total Assets                                        $9,289,553    $5,227,628
                                                        ----------    ----------
                                                        ----------    ----------
CURRENT LIABILITIES 
  Accounts payable                                      $  484,079    $  609,331
  Accrued liabilities                                      878,025       125,349
  Taxes payable                                            113,833        40,567
  Note Payable, related party                              -              71,198
  Note Payable, current portion                             20,555       - 
  Capital leases                                             3,733       - 
                                                        ----------    ----------
    Total Current Liabilities                            1,500,225       846,445
 
DEFERRED TAXES                                             152,112        32,458
NOTE PAYABLE                                             1,275,716     1,296,271
CAPITAL LEASES                                             -               9,248
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8 and 9) 
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
  Common stock                                             114,603        87,147
  Additional paid in capital                             8,226,844     2,381,929
  Preferred stock                                          -              15,000
  Treasury stock                                           (50,000)      - 
  Retained (deficit) earnings                           (1,929,947)      559,130
                                                        ----------    ----------
  Total Stockholders' Equity                             6,361,500     3,043,206
 
                                                        ----------    ----------
  Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity            $9,289,553    $5,227,628
                                                        ----------    ----------
                                                        ----------    ----------
 
          The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets. 


                                        F-2
<PAGE>


                                   4Health, Inc. 
                              Statements of Operations 
                For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 
 
                                         1996            1995          1994 
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------

Net sales                             $17,351,829    $10,434,022    $2,076,902
 
Cost of goods sold                      6,924,473      3,802,877       744,584
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------
Gross profit                           10,427,356      6,631,145     1,332,318
 
Operating expenses: 
Sales and marketing                     9,606,085      3,873,466       817,766
Research and development                  414,998        149,366        37,061
General and administrative              2,959,631      1,476,986       608,182
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------

                                       12,980,714      5,499,818     1,463,009
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------

(Loss) income from operations          (2,553,358)     1,131,327      (130,691)
 
Other income (expense): 
Interest income                           146,592         27,542        43,371
Interest expense                         (108,486)       (90,467)      (48,117)
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------

                                           38,106        (62,925)       (4,746)
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------
Net (loss) income before 
  provision for income taxes           (2,515,252)     1,068,402      (135,437)

Income tax benefit 
  (provision)                              26,175       (359,723)       (2,183)
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------

NET (LOSS) INCOME                    $ (2,489,077)   $   708,679    $ (137,620)
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------
Net (loss) income per 
  common share                       $       (.25)   $       .08    $    (.019)
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------
                                     ------------    -----------    ----------
Weighted Average Common 
 Shares Outstanding                     9,896,822      8,707,214     7,334,729


           The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


                                        F-3


<PAGE>


                                        4Health, Inc.
                              Statements of Stockholders' Equity
                       For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Additional 
                                   Preferred             Common         Paid-in        Treasury
                                     Stock               Stock          Capital         Stock                           Total 
                               ----------------------------------------------------------------------                 Stock- 
                             Common Stock                                                                 Retained    holders'
                             Equivalent                                                                   Earnings    Equity 
                                 Shares  Amount    Shares   Amount       Amount    Shares  Amount         (Deficit)   (Deficit) 
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>        <C>      <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>      <C>        <C>          <C>
BALANCES, December 31, 1993        -     $  -      6,018,680 $  60,187  $(30,187)      -    $   -          $(11,929)   $  18,071 
                                                                                   
Issuance of stock for cash                                                         
 net of offering costs of 
 $41,467                           -        -      2,579,435    25,794    932,739      -        -              -         958,533
Stock grants for prior and future                                                  
  services                         -        -         60,187       602     22,731      -        -              -          23,333
Issuance of stock to a director                                                    
for services                       -        -         45,140       451     28,988      -        -              -          29,439
Net loss                           -        -           -         -          -         -        -          (137,620)    (137,620)
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCES, December 31, 1994        -        -      8,703,442    87,034    954,271      -        -          (149,549)     891,756
                                                                                   
Issuance of Series A Convertible                                                   
  Preferred stock for cash                                                         
  net of offering costs of 
  $87,229 consisting of  
  cash and common stock          376,167  15,000      11,285      113   1,427,658     -        -              -        1,442,771
Net income                          -        -         -       -               -      -        -            708,679      708,679
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCES, December 31, 1995      376,167  15,000   8,714,727   87,147   2,381,929     -        -            559,130    3,043,206

</TABLE>


                                      F-4

<PAGE>

                                        4Health, Inc.
                              Statements of Stockholders' Equity
                       For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994
                                          Continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Additional 
                                   Preferred            Common          Paid-in         Treasury
                                     Stock               Stock          Capital         Stock                           Total 
                               ----------------------------------------------------------------------                 Stock- 
                             Common Stock                                                                 Retained    holders'
                             Equivalent                                                                   Earnings    Equity 
                                 Shares  Amount    Shares    Amount      Amount     Shares   Amount        (Deficit)   (Deficit) 
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>        <C>      <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>      <C>        <C>          <C>
BALANCES, December 31, 1995     376,167   15,000  8,714,727     87,147  2,381,929     -       -            559,130    3,043,206 
Conversion of a $50,000                                                            
  share-holder note receivable                                                     
  for Treasury Stock               -         -        -           -          -      90,890  (50,000)          -         (50,000)
Conversion of Series A                                                             
  Convertible Preferred        (376,167) (15,000)   376,167      3,762     11,238     -       -               -            - 
Common stock issued in                                                             
  merger with Surgical                                                             
  Technologies Inc                 -         -    2,271,108     22,711  5,738,947     -       -               -       5,761,658
Issuance of common stock to                                                        
  employees for options                                                            
  exercised for cash               -         -       15,043        150     62,301     -       -               -          62,451
                                                                                   
Issuance of common stock to                                                        
  director for options                                                             
  exercised in a cashless                                                          
  swap                             -         -       66,250        662       (662)    -       -               -            - 
Issuance of common stock to                                                        
  officer for options                                                              
  exercised for cash and                                                           
  options swapped                  -         -       17,079        171     33,091     -       -               -          33,262
                                                                                   
Net loss                           -         -         -          -          -        -       -         (2,489,077)  (2,489,077)
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCES, December 31, 1996        -      $  -   11,460,374   $114,603 $8,226,844  90,890 $(50,000)    $(1,929,947)  $6,361,500 
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                                 4Health, Inc. 
                           Statements of Cash Flows 
             For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 
 
                                        1996          1995          1994 
                                    -----------    ----------    ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING 
ACTIVITIES: 
Net loss (income)                   $(2,489,077)    $ 708,679    $ (137,620) 
Adjustments to reconcile net 
 income (loss) to net cash 
 provided by operating activities: 
  Depreciation and amortization         234,867       122,401        31,927 
  Loss on disposal of assets              7,444        33,927         6,420 
(Increase) decrease in: 
  Accounts receivable                   (54,168)     (723,462)     (254,672) 
  Inventory                          (1,166,483)     (584,420)     (326,867) 
  Prepaid expenses and other
   assets                              (147,580)      (52,118)      (85,537) 
  Deferred income tax assets           (231,862)      (31,005)        2,183 
Increase(decrease) in: 
  Accounts Payable                     (125,252)      311,852       260,156 
  Accrued interest payable                 -            4,984        11,750 
  Accrued liabilities                   558,913        84,920        12,798 
  Taxes payable                          63,868       (24,495)       63,845 
  Deferred income liability              61,547        32,458          - 
                                    -----------    ----------    ----------
Net cash used in operating
 activities                          (3,287,783)     (116,279)     (415,617) 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING 
 ACTIVITIES: 
Proceeds from sale of marketable
 securities                             524,002          -             - 
Acquisition of Surgical               3,639,257          -             - 
Technologies 
Purchase of fixed assets               (532,754)     (689,030)   (1,608,958) 
Proceeds from asset dispositions        -              11,205 
Proceeds from note receivable           262,062          -             - 
                                    -----------    ----------    ----------
Net cash from (used in) investing
 activities                           3,892,567      (677,825)   (1,608,958) 


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING 
 ACTIVITIES: 
Proceeds from Preferred Stock              -        1,500,000          - 
Preferred Stock issuance costs             -          (57,229)         - 
Proceeds from common stock               95,713          -        1,011,305 
Acquisitions costs                     (457,551)         -             - 
Borrowings on long-term debt               -             -        1,607,368 
Repayments on borrowings                (71,198)         -         (324,373) 
Repayments on capital leases             (5,515)       (3,413)         - 
                                    -----------    ----------    ----------
Net cash (used in) from financing
 activities                            (438,551)    1,439,358     2,294,300 
                                    -----------    ----------    ----------
NET INCREASE IN CASH                    166,233       645,254       269,725 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at
 beginning of period                    919,935       274,681         4,956 
                                    -----------    ----------    ----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at end
 of period                           $1,086,168      $919,935      $274,681 
                                    -----------    ----------    ----------
                                    -----------    ----------    ----------

         The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 


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                                 4Health, Inc. 
                           Statements of Cash Flows 
             For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 
                                   Continued 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1996          1995          1994 
                                                        -----------    ----------    -----------
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>           <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: 

  Cash paid during the year for        
   income taxes                                         $      800      $443,769           -
  Cash paid during the year for
   interest                                                 98,527        83,735         25,308 

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH 
 INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 

During 1996, assets and liabilities
 acquired in connection with the
 reverse purchase of 
  Surgical Technologies, Inc. 
   (see Note 1): 
    Cash and cash equivalents                           $3,639,257 
    Marketable securities                                  524,002 
    Accounts receivable                                     76,419 
    Inventories                                            390,508 
    Deferred tax asset                                      51,005 
    Property and equipment                                 117,842 
    Other assets                                         1,037,257 
    Notes receivable                                       644,189 
    Accounts payable                                      (193,765)
    Taxes payable                                           (9,398)
    Deferred tax liability                                 (58,107)
                                                       -----------

    Net assets acquired                                  6,219,209
    Less acquisition costs                                (457,551)
                                                       -----------
    Net equity issued                                  $ 5,761,658

During 1996, a $50,000 note receivable from a 
  shareholder was canceled in exchange for 90,890 
  shares of common stock received from the 
  shareholder. 

During 1995, for services relating to the sale of  
  preferred stock, the Company issued 11,285 
  shares of common stock to a director.  The  
  fair value was estimated to be approximately 
  $30,000. 

During 1994, the Company entered into capital 
  leases totaling $13,485 for the lease of new 
  equipment.
</TABLE>

         The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

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                                   4Health, Inc.
                            Notes to Financial Statements
                             December 31, 1996 and 1995


(1)  ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY

     ORGANIZATION

4health, Inc. was incorporated in California and commenced operations on
February 17, 1993.  4health, Inc. acquired Nature's Secret, a vitamin and health
food supplement company, on February 17, 1993, by issuing 4,000,000 shares of
common stock to R. Lindsey Duncan, 4health's president, founder and majority
stockholder.

On July 15, 1996, 4health, Inc. ("Old 4Health"), a California corporation,
merged with Surgical Technologies, Inc., ("Surgical") a Utah corporation. The
merger was recorded as a reverse purchase.  The merger included a two for four
reverse split of Surgical's common stock.  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement,
Surgical continues as the surviving corporate entity, with its name changed to
"4Health, Inc." (the "Company").

The Merger Agreement between Surgical and Old 4Health provided for the merger of
Old 4Health with and into Surgical, pursuant to which: (a) the shares of Old
4Health common stock and the shares of Old 4Health Series A preferred stock were
exchanged for approximately 9,000,000 shares of Surgical common stock, (b) each
four shares of Surgical common stock issued and outstanding were converted into
two shares of Surgical common stock (or 2,271,108 shares) and one warrant to
purchase a share of the Company's common stock  at $11.00 per share (or
1,135,554 total shares), (c) the board of directors of the Company was
reconstituted to include five designees of Old 4Health and two designees of
Surgical, and (d) the articles of incorporation of Surgical were amended to (i)
change its name to 4Health, Inc., (ii) increase the authorization of common
stock to 30,000,000 shares (iii) add a "fair price" provision in the event of
certain corporate transactions, and (iv) restrict the use of written consents of
stockholders in lieu of meetings.  The warrants may be redeemed by the Company
at $0.01 per warrant, provided that the trading price of the underlying common
stock exceeds $13.75 per share for 30 consecutive days.

As part of the merger, all outstanding options to purchase shares of Old 4Health
common stock were converted, pursuant to the Old 4Health conversion ratio
(1.50467:1), into options to purchase shares of the Company at such converted
exercise prices, such that the cash received by the Company upon exercise will
be unchanged.

Outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 651,000 shares of Surgical
common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $2.23 per share were
converted into options to purchase an aggregate of 325,000 shares of the
Company's common stock, at a weighted average exercise price of $4.45 per share.
In addition, outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 


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599,999 shares of Old 4Health common stock at a weighted average exercise 
price of $6.70 per share were converted into options to purchase an aggregate 
902,800 shares of the Company's common stock at a weighted average exercise 
price of $4.45 per share from exploitation of Surgicals ID Techonology.

The number of shares of the Company's common stock issuable to the holders of 
Old 4Health common stock and Old 4Health Series A preferred stock is subject 
to adjustment in the event that the Company does not realize at least 
$2,000,000 in earnings, before interest and income taxes, during the twelve 
month period following the merger. The adjustment, if any, will increase the 
number of shares of the Company's common stock issuable to the former Old 
4Health stockholders, on a pro rata basis based on the number of shares of 
the Company's common stock issued to them in the merger, in an amount equal 
to the quotient calculated by dividing (a) the amount by which $2,000,000 
exceeds the ID Technology earnings by (b) $4.00.

Historical financial statements presented are those of 4Health, Inc., with
historical shareholders' equity retroactively restated for the equivalent number
of shares received in the merger.  Earnings per share for periods prior to the
merger are restated to reflect those equivalent shares.

     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following unaudited pro forma condensed statements of operations are based
only on 4Health's historical statements of operations for the 12 months ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995, because, as a result of the sale of Surgical's
specialty metals fabrication business segment and its disposable surgical pack
and drape manufacturing product lines, the continuing operations of Surgical
subsequent to the Merger will be relatively insignificant compared to the
continuing operations of 4Health.  Accordingly, the accompanying unaudited pro
forma condensed statements of operations reflect only the historical operations
of 4Health, adjusted for the impact of the Merger.  The adjustment to the
accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed statement of operations reflects a
$69,600 amortization of intangibles for both 1996 and 1995, related to the
Merger, based upon a 15 year estimated life.  The unaudited pro forma condensed
combined financial statements give effect to the transaction using the purchase
method of accounting, with 4Health treated as the acquiring entity for financial
reporting purposes.  The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of
operations presents the results of operations of the Surviving Corporation,
assuming the merger was completed on January 1, 1995.

          Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statements of Operations
          For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 1996 and 1995

                                                  1996               1995 
                                             --------------    ---------------
     Revenues                                $   17,351,829    $    10,434,022 



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     Cost of revenues                             6,924,473          3,802,877 
                                             --------------    ---------------
       Gross margin                              10,427,356          6,631,145 
     Selling, general, and 
       administrative costs                      13,025,782          5,569,418
     Other income (expense), net                     38,106            (62,925)
                                             --------------    ---------------
       Income before income taxes                (2,560,320)           998,802 
     Income tax benefit (provision)                  26,175           (359,723)
                                             --------------    ---------------
     Net (loss) income                       $   (2,534,145)   $       639,079 
                                             --------------    ---------------
                                             --------------    ---------------
     Net (loss) income per common share              $ (.26)            $  .07 
                                             --------------    ---------------
                                             --------------    ---------------
     Weighted average shares                      9,896,822          8,707,214 
       outstanding 

     BUSINESS ACTIVITY

The Company wholesales vitamins and health food supplements developed by Lindsey
Duncan under the brand names of Nature's Secret-Registered Trademark-, Harmony
Formulas-Registered Trademark-, Lindsey Duncan's Home Nutrition-TM-, and Martial
Arts Nutrition-TM-.  Nature's Secret products are marketed through retail
outlets for the health food industry, Harmony Formulas products are marketed to
health care practitioners throughout the U.S., and Lindsey Duncan's Home
Nutrition products are marketed through the mass market.  The products are
formulated to appeal to the general public and address overall health
considerations.

(2)  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

The Company considers all highly liquid cash investments with original maturity
dates of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

     CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk
such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging
arrangements.  The Company maintains the majority of its cash balance with two
financial institutions, in the form of demand deposits and money market
accounts.

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial
condition and generally does not require collateral.  The Company maintains
reserves for estimated credit losses.  Its accounts receivable balances are
primarily domestic.   The Company had one principal customer which accounted for
approximately 30% of its total revenue for the year ending December 31, 1996 and
13% for the year ending December 31, 1995.

     OTHER ASSETS


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Included in other assets is unamortized goodwill resulting from the Merger 
(see Note 1) of approximately $269,000 and the ID Technology acquired from 
Surgical valued at approximately $750,000.  These intangible assets are being 
amortized using the straight line method over a period of 15 years. Related 
amortization expense totaled $24,532 for the year ending December 31, 1996.

     INVENTORIES

Inventories consist primarily of vitamins and health food supplements and are
valued at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or net realizable value.  As of
December 31, 1996 and 1995, all of the Company's inventory consisted of
purchased finished goods.

     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment additions, as well as major renewals and improvements 
to property and equipment, are capitalized at cost while repairs and 
maintenance costs which do not improve or extend the life of the respective 
assets are expensed when incurred.  Depreciation and amortization is provided 
using the straight-line method at rates based on estimated useful lives which 
range from 3.5 to 39 years.  Property and equipment consisted of the 
following at December 31:

                                                  1996              1995 
                                              ------------      ------------
     Land                                     $    270,000      $    270,000 
     Buildings and improvements                  1,567,444         1,390,219 
     Machinery and equipment                       201,036            52,078 
     Furniture, fixtures and equipment             868,757           552,772 
                                              ------------      ------------
                                                 2,907,237         2,265,069 
     Less-Accumulated depreciation                (347,608)         (140,842)
                                              ------------      ------------
                                              $  2,559,629      $  2,124,227 
                                              ------------      ------------
                                              ------------      ------------

Upon sale or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related
accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts and any
gain or loss is included in the determination of income or loss.

     RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In October of 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation."  SFAS No. 123 establishes financial accounting and reporting
standards for stock-based compensation.  The Statement defines a fair value-
based method of accounting for an employees stock option or similar equity
instrument.  However, it also allows an entity to continue to measure
compensation costs for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of
accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees."  Entities electing to remain with the accounting in Opinion No. 25
must make pro forma



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<PAGE>

disclosures of net income and earnings per share, as if the fair value-based 
method of accounting defined in the Statement had been applied. Additionally, 
certain other disclosures are required with respect to stock compensation and 
the assumptions used to determine the pro forma effects of SFAS No. 123.  The 
Company adopted SFAS No. 123 during 1996.  The Company has elected to make 
pro forma disclosures as allowed by SFAS No. 123.  (See Note 6.)

In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 121,
"Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be
Disposed Of."  This statement, effective for the Company in 1996, establishes
standards for the measurement of impairment of long-lived assets to be held and
used, and those to be disposed of.  In the opinion of management, the adoption
of SFAS No. 121 was not material to the results of operation or net assets of
the Company.

     REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at the time of shipment. 

     FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, short-term trade
receivables and payables and long-term debt.  The carrying values of cash and
short-term trade receivables and payables approximate fair value.  The fair
value of long-term notes payable is estimated based on current rates available
for debt with similar credit risk, yield and maturity and at December 31, 1996
and 1995 approximate the carrying value.

     NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Net income (loss) per common share is computed based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period.  The effect of
outstanding options and other common stock equivalents are immaterial for 1995
and antidillutive for 1996 and are thus not considered.

     INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of SFAS No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes."  SFAS No. 109 requires recognition of deferred
income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future income tax
consequences, based on enacted tax laws, of temporary differences between the
financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.

     ESTIMATES MADE BY MANAGEMENT

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the 


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financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expense during 
the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
     
     RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain reclassifications have been made in the 1995 financial statements to
conform with the 1996 presentation.

(3)  NOTE PAYABLE

On March 25, 1994, the Company borrowed a total of $1,296,271 for the purchase
of the land and corporate headquarters building.  The loan was secured by the
deed of trust.  Payments of interest only were payable monthly at a rate of 3%
per annum for the first year of the loan and at a rate of 7.5% per annum
thereafter until three years from the date of the loan.  Subsequent to year end,
the Company refinanced the building loan for five years.  Payments of principal
and interest of $11,503 are due monthly with the remaining balance due at the
end of year five.  Interest is calculated at the rate of 8.25% per year.

The amount of the note payable maturing in the next five years is as follows:

         1997                               $     20,555 
         1998                                     29,455 
         1999                                     31,978 
         2000                                     34,718 
         2001                                     37,693 
      Thereafter                               1,141,872 
                                            ------------
                  Total                     $  1,296,271 
                                            ------------
                                            ------------

(4)  NOTES RECEIVABLE 
 
As of December 31, 1996, notes receivable consisted of the following: 
 
     Note receivable from a third party for certain 
     assets, interest bearing at 8%, with interest  
     and principal due on January 31, 1997.                   $     250,000 
     Subsequent to year end, the note receivable 
     was extended to be due on September 1, 1997, 
     as mutually agreed by the parties. 
 
     Note receivable from a third party for the 
     purchase of certain assets, interest bearing 
     at 10% through February 16, 1999, secured by 
     purchased assets                                               132,127 
                                                              -------------
                                                              $     382,127 
     Less current portion                                           265,819 
                                                              -------------
     Long-term Notes Receivable                               $     116,308 
                                                              -------------
                                                              -------------


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(5)  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     LOAN PAYABLE

The majority shareholder loaned the Company $200,000 during 1994 for the down
payment required on the purchase of the corporate headquarters building.  The
loan was unsecured and bore interest at 7.0% and was due by March 31, 1997.  At
December 31, 1995, $71,198 was outstanding.  The remaining balance was paid in
1996.  Interest expense of $2,492 and $4,983 has been recorded during fiscal
1996 and 1995, respectively.

     NOTE RECEIVABLE

In January 1995, the Company loaned $50,000 to a shareholder which remained
outstanding at December 31, 1995, but for which the Company received treasury 
stock during 1996.  (See Note 6.)

(6)  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     TREASURY STOCK

In 1996, the note receivable previously outstanding from a shareholder was
exchanged for 60,405 shares of common stock received from the shareholder. (See
Note 5.)

     ISSUANCE OF STOCK

During 1995, Old 4Health sold 15,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock ("Preferred Stock"), $1.00 par value, at $100.00 per share for gross
proceeds of $1,500,000.  The Company used the funds for working capital and
investment purposes.  The Company also issued 7,500 shares of common stock
valued at $30,000 to a director of the Board in exchange for services related to
consummating the preferred stock offering effected in 1995.

In 1996, in conjunction with the merger transaction (see Note 1), all 
5,731,381 shares of Old 4Health common stock and all 15,000 shares of Old 
4Health Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding were converted into 
an aggregate of approximately 9,000,000 shares of common stock, split at a 
rate of 1.50467 to 1 for common stock and at 25.07782 to 1 for the preferred 
stock.  Further, 2,271,108 shares of common stock were issued to holders of 
Surgical common stock.  Shares of 4Health common stock and preferred stock 
and treasury stock have been retroactively restated to reflect the equivalent 
number of shares received in the merger, as presented in the statements of 
Stockholders Equity.

Subsequent to the merger, 98,372 shares were issued as a result of options
exercised by employees, an officer and a director of the Company, at exercise
prices ranging from $3.32 to $4.15 per share.


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     WARRANTS

As part of the Merger transaction, warrants were issued to holders of Surgical
common stock at the rate of one warrant per four shares of Surgical common stock
held.  Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one share of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price of $11.00 per share, for a period of 18
months.  Compensation expense of $223,243, as calculated for SFAS No. 123,
related to the warrants, is included in the pro forma information presented
below.

     STOCK OPTION PLAN 

In 1995, the Company adopted the 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan"),
whereby certain eligible employees were granted options.  The Option Plan
allowed issuance of incentive stock options and non-qualified options.  The
Option Plan was administered by a committee designated by the Board of
Directors.  The exercise price of incentive stock options was not to be less
than the stock's fair market value on the date of grant.  The Option Plan
allowed the granting of up to an aggregate of 600,000 options which were
generally to become exercisable over a one-year period.  

Upon consummation of the merger, the aforementioned Option Plan was terminated. 
The Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan ("LTSIP") as previously sponsored by Surgical
was adopted.  The LTSIP allows issuance of incentive stock options and non-
qualified stock options and is administered by the Long-Term Stock Incentive
Plan Administration Committee of the Board of Directors.  The LTSIP can
authorize an aggregate of 3,250,000 shares of new common stock.  The option
price of incentive stock options shall not be less than the fair market value of
the Company's common stock on the date of the grant.

All outstanding 4Health options were canceled/reissued pursuant to the Merger. 
Options reissued under the LTSIP were issued giving effect to the rate at which
common stock was split, as noted above, times the number of options previously
held.

A summary of stock options activity for the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1996 is as follows, including retroactive treatment of the stock split:
 
                                              Number of      Weighted Average 
                                                Shares        Exercise Price 
                                            -------------    ----------------
     Balance, December 31, 1994                 -                    - 
 
        Granted                                  279,869           $4.57 
        Exercised                               -                    - 
        Canceled                                   4,514           $4.15 
                                            -------------
     Balance, December 31, 1995                  275,355           $4.57 
 

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        Granted                                1,211,814           $4.37 
        Exercised                                172,622           $3.91 
        Canceled                                 448,444           $4.93 
                                             -----------
     Balance, December 31, 1996                  866,103           $4.35 
                                             -----------
                                             -----------
     Options exercisable at 
        December 31, 1995                       -                    - 
        December 31, 1996                        498,478           $4.01 

     Weighted average fair value of 
      granted options during 
        1995                                    -                  $2.29 
        1996                                    -                  $0.56 
 
 
 
The following table summarizes information about the options outstanding at
December 31, 1996: 
 
                      Options Outstanding              Options Exercisable 
              ------------------------------------  --------------------------
                              Weighted 
                               Average    Weighted                   Weighted 
   Range of      Number       Remaining    Average      Number       Average 
   Exercise   Outstanding    Contractual  Exercise    Exercisable    Exercise 
    Prices    at 12/31/96       Life       Price      at 12/31/96     Price 
- ------------  -----------   ------------ ----------  ------------- -----------

$3.32 - $4.98   757,860      4.17 years   $    4.08     494,718    $     3.98 
$5.50 - $8.13   105,243      4.01 years        6.23       3,760          7.98 
$8.44             3,000      4.72 years        8.44       -             - 
              -----------                            -------------
   Total        866,103      4.36 years        4.35     498,478    $     4.01 
              -----------                            -------------
              -----------                            -------------

As noted in Note 2, the Company has elected to account for its stock-based 
compensation plans for employees and directors under APB 25. The Company 
recorded no compensation expense during 1996 and 1995 related to APB 25.  
Accordingly, for purposes of the pro forma disclosures presented below, the 
Company has computed the fair values of all options granted during 1996 and 
1995, using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the following weighted 
average assumptions:

                                              1996                 1995 
                                          ------------         ------------
     Risk-free interest rate                  5.60%               6.27% 
     Expected dividend yield                  0.0%                 0.0% 
     Expected lives outstanding             1.5 years           2.7 years 
     Expected volatility                     58.44%               58.44% 


To estimate lives of options for this valuation, it was assumed options will 
be exercised one year after becoming fully vested. Cumulative compensation 
costs recognized in pro forma net income or loss with respect to options that 
are forfeited prior to vesting is adjusted as a reduction of pro forma 
compensation expense in the period of forfeiture.  The

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expected volatility was based on an approximation of similar companies' 
volatility.  Actual volatility of the Company's common stock varies.  Fair 
value computations are highly sensitive to the volatility factor assumed; the 
greater the volatility, the higher the computed fair value of options granted.

The total fair value of options granted was computed to be approximately 
$1,164,173 and $427,837 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, 
respectively.  These amounts are amortized ratably over the vesting periods 
of the options or recognized at the date of grant if no vesting period is 
required.  Pro forma stock-based compensation, net of the effect of 
forfeitures, was $1,037,949 and $265,069 for 1996 and 1995, respectively.

If the Company had accounted for its stock-based compensation plans in 
accordance with SFAS 123, the Company's net (loss) income and pro forma net 
(loss) income per common share would have been reported as follows:

                                               1996             1995 
                                          ------------      -----------
     Net (loss) income: 
                As reported               $ (2,489,077)        $708,679 
                                          ------------      -----------
                                          ------------      -----------
                Pro forma                 $ (3,527,026)        $532,938 
                                          ------------      -----------
                                          ------------      -----------
     EPS:       As reported (Note 2)          $ (.25)           $ .08 
                                          ------------      -----------
                                          ------------      -----------
                Pro forma (Note 2)            $ (.35)           $ .06 
                                          ------------      -----------
                                          ------------      -----------

Weighted average shares used to calculate pro forma net income (loss) per 
share were determined as described in Note 2, except in applying the treasury 
stock method to outstanding options, net proceeds assumed received upon 
exercise were increased by the amount of compensation cost attributable to 
future service periods and not yet recognized as pro forma expense.

Because the SFAS No. 123 method of accounting has not been applied to options 
granted prior to January 1, 1995, the resulting pro forma compensation costs 
may not be representative of that to be expected in future years.

(7)  INCOME TAXES

The Company is subject to corporate and state income taxes.  Deferred taxes 
are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences 
between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities given 
the provisions of the enacted tax laws. The net deferred tax asset 
(liability) is comprised of the following:

                                                        1996           1995 
                                                      ---------     ----------
     DEFERRED TAX ASSETS: 
       Allowance for bad debt                         $   9,085     $   12,035 
       Accrued liabilities                               36,733         18,970 
       Inventory reserve                                 50,505          - 


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       Sales reserve                                    156,000          - 
       Net operating loss carryforward                2,433,050          - 
                                                      ---------     ----------
          Total deferred tax assets                   2,685,373         31,005 
 
     DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES: 
       Tax over book depreciation/amortization         (152,112)       (32,458) 
                                                      ---------     ----------
          Net deferred tax asset (liability),         2,533,261         (1,453) 
            before valuation reserve 
 
       Valuation reserve                             (2,371,501)         - 
                                                      ---------     ----------
          Net deferred tax asset (liability)         $  161,760     $   (1,453) 
                                                      ---------     ----------
                                                      ---------     ----------


The change in beginning and ending deferred tax asset and liability accounts 
does not equal the current year deferred tax benefit as a result of deferred 
tax assets acquired in the merger.

As of December 31, 1995, the Company had no net operating loss carryforward.  
The Company provided a valuation allowance to offset the majority of its 1996 
net operating carryforwards primarily due to its history of operating losses.

The components of the income tax (benefit) provision are as follows:

                                                  December 31, 
                                ----------------------------------------------
                                   1996               1995             1994 
                                ----------         ----------       ----------
Current                        
  Federal                       $  143,340         $  319,568            - 
  State                                800             38,702            - 
Deferred                       
  Federal                         (170,315)             1,453            - 
                                ----------         ----------       ----------
     Total before 
      valuation reserve         $  (26,175)        $  359,723            - 
                                ----------         ----------       ----------
                                ----------         ----------       ----------

A reconciliation between the Company's effective tax rate and the statutory 
federal income tax rate on the income (loss) from continuing operations is as 
follows:

                                             1996         1995          1994 
                                            ------       ------        ------
Statutory federal income tax rate           (34.0%)       34.0%        (34.0%) 
State income taxes                           (5.0)         3.6           (4.0) 
Utilization of net operating loss            34.2         (5.5)          38.0% 
Short-year tax provision                      6.0          -              - 
Other                                        (2.2)         1.6            -  
                                            ------       ------        ------
Effective income tax rate                    (1.0%)       33.7 %          - 
                                            ------       ------        ------
                                            ------       ------        ------


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(8)  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company entered into certain leases which have various expiration dates.  
Rental expense was $132,980, $13,612, and $5,141 for the years ended December 
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  Future minimum rental payments 
applicable to these noncancelable operating leases are as follows for the 
years ending December 31:

                  1997                           $     135,612 
                  1998                                 126,826 
                  1999                                 133,560 
                  2000                                 126,592 
                  2001                                  96,440 
                                               ----------------
                                                 $     619,030 
                                               ----------------
                                               ----------------


The Company is involved in various legal matters that arise out of the normal 
course of business.  The Company's management believes it has meritorious 
defenses to all lawsuits and that such matters will not have a material 
adverse affect on the Company's financial position or results of its 
operations.

(9)  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

In February, 1997, the Company entered into a negotiated settlement with 
General Nutrition Corporation, Inc., ("GNC") to settle all pending litigation 
between the two parties.  The terms of the settlement include the Company 
supplying GNC with certain 4Health products free of charge and taking back 
certain other 4Health products.  Estimated costs related to this settlement 
have been accrued by 4Health as of December 31, 1996.  Further, the Company 
abandoned certain claims brought against GNC in Colorado on January 30, 1997 
and GNC agreed to dismiss certain of its claims against the Company with 
prejudice and agreed to a covenant not to sue with respect to the remaining 
claims.

On February 25, 1997, 4Health entered into a barter agreement with Active 
Media Services, Inc.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will sell 
to Active Media certain inventory with an approximate cost of $780,000 for 
which the Company will receive $2,300,000 in barter credits.  The Company 
plans to use the barter credits through Active Media to pay for certain normal 
business expenditures, including but not limited to, media advertising and 
promotion, travel, capital purchases, and printing.  These barter credits 
expire on August 31, 2001.

(10) SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The following tables set forth certain unaudited quarterly financial 
information:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   Quarters Ended 
                            ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        1996 
                            ------------------------------------------------------------
                            December 31     September 30       June 30         March 31 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
<S>                         <C>             <C>               <C>             <C>


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Income statement data: 
  Net sales                  $2,559,896      $3,311,507       $8,007,026      $3,473,400 
  Gross profit                1,415,521       2,027,067        4,768,824       2,215,944 
  (Loss) income from  
    operations               (1,808,129)       (807,712)          26,671          34,253 
  Other income (expense)         11,437          52,480          (13,823)        (10,429) 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
    (Loss)income 
      before tax             (1,796,692)       (755,232)          12,848          23,824 

Income tax (provision)
 benefit                        (65,601)         17,137           86,801         (12,162) 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------

     Net (loss) income      $(1,862,293)    $  (738,095)      $   99,649      $   11,662 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------


                                                   Quarters Ended 
                            ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        1995 
                            ------------------------------------------------------------
                            December 31     September 30       June 30         March 31 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
Income statement data: 
  Net sales                 $ 2,652,617     $ 3,148,956       $3,083,441      $1,549,008 
  Gross profit                1,670,561       1,982,896        1,977,431       1,000,257 
  (Loss) income from  
    operations                 (343,530)        337,062          944,003         193,792 
  Other expense                  (8,329)        (18,449)         (25,157)        (10,990) 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
    (Loss)income 
      before tax               (351,859)        318,613          918,846         182,802 

Income tax          
 benefit (provision)             99,200        (101,842)        (297,706)        (59,375) 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
     Net (loss) income      $  (252,659)    $   216,771       $  621,140      $  123,427 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------


                                                   Quarters Ended 
                            ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        1994 
                            ------------------------------------------------------------
                            December 31     September 30       June 30         March 31 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
Income statement data: 
  Net sales                 $ 1,035,261     $    640,802      $  221,785      $  179,054 
  Gross profit                  647,415          409,165         152,325         123,413 
  Income (loss) from  
    operations                   70,075          (33,877)       (139,990)        (26,899) 
  Other income (expense)         30,881          (10,001)        (20,963)         (4,663) 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------

    Income (loss) before tax    100,956          (43,878)       (160,953)        (31,562) 


Income tax (provision)           (2,183)          -                -               - 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
     Net (income) loss      $    98,773     $    (43,878)     $ (160,953)     $  (31,562) 
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
                            -----------     ------------      ----------      ----------
</TABLE>

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                            APPENDIX A


<PAGE>

                          Exhibit 10.19

                        DEED OF TRUST NOTE

                                                         SIC Loan No. 961227O2

DO NOT DESTROY THIS NOTE: When paid, this Note, with the Deed of Trust 
securing it, must be surrendered to Trustee to enable the lien of the Deed of 
Trust securing this Note to be released or partially released, as applicable, 
from record.

$1,35O,OOO.OO                                          February 1O, 1997

1.   Payment; Interest Calculations. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned
("Maker"), jointly and severally, promises to pay in lawful money of the United
States, to the order of STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, an Oregon corporation
("Holder"), at its office in Portland, Oregon, or such other place as Holder may
designate, the principal of a loan of one Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand
and No/lOOths Dollars ($1,35O,OOO.OO) obtained from Holder, and interest
thereon, in Sixty (6O) equal monthly payments of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred
Three and No/lOOths Dollars ($11,5O3.OO) payable on the first day of each month,
commencing with the first day of April, 1997, together with such other sums as
may become due hereunder or under any instrument securing this Note, until the
entire indebtedness is fully paid, except that any remaining indebtedness if not
sooner paid shall be finally due and payable on the first day of March, 2OO2,
which is the maturity date of this Note. The interest included in the aforesaid
payments, unless increased as otherwise provided in this Note, shall be
calculated at the rate of Eight and one-quarter (8.25%) percent per annum (the
"Note Rate"), based on a 36O-day year, upon the unpaid balance of principal of
this Note. Maker, jointly and severally, also promises to pay interest at the
Note Rate from the date of disbursement of the loan proceeds evidenced by this
Note (the "Disbursement Date") to the date from which interest is included in
the first payment previously described. Every payment received with respect
hereto shall be applied, in any order that may be determined by Holder in its
sole discretion, to sums under this Note, including, without limitation: (a)
late charges; (b) expenses paid or funds advanced by Holder with interest
thereon at the Default Rate when applicable (as hereinafter defined); (c) any
prepayment premiums due with respect to any payment and any other premiums which
may remain unpaid; (d) accrued interest on the principal balance from time to
time remaining unpaid; and (e) subject to the prepayment provisions herein, the
principal balance hereunder.

2.   Waiver. To the extent permitted by law, each and every maker, surety,
guarantor, endorser or signator to this Note and any other party now or
hereafter liable for the payment of this Note, in whatever capacity, whether in
whole or in part hereby (a) waives notice of intent to demand, presentment for
payment, notice of demand, demand, notice of nonpayment, protest, notice of
protest, notice of dishonor, notice of intent to 

<PAGE>

accelerate, notice of acceleradon, and all other notices, filing of suit, and 
diligence in collecting this Note and/or enforcing any of the security 
herefor; (b) agrees that Holder shall not be required first to institute suit 
or exhaust its remedies against Maker or others liable or to become liable 
hereon or against the Trust Property (as hereinafter defined), it being 
understood that Holder may exercise its rights hereunder and pursue its 
remedies in any order and at any time it desires, and may, without notice to 
or consent of any such person, and without in any way diminishing the 
obligations of any such person; (c) consents to Holder dealing with any such 
person with reference to this Note by way of forbearance, extension, 
modificadon, compromise or otherwise; (d) consents and agrees to any and all 
extensions, releases, renewals, partial payments, surrenders, exchanges, 
subsitutions of security herefor, compromises, discharges or modifications 
and any other indulgence with respect to any of any right or obligation 
secured by or provided by the Deed of Trust securing this Note (the "Deed of 
Trust") or any other instrument securing this Note, before or after the 
maturity of this Note, without notice thereof to any of them; or (e) take any 
other action which Holder may deem reasonably appropriate to protect its 
security interest in the property securing this Note (the "Trust Property"). 
Any such acdon(s) taken under the preceding sentence may be taken against 
one, all, or some of such persons, and Holder may take any such action 
against one differently than another of such persons, in Holder's sole 
discretion.

3.   Default; Default Rate. Time is material and of the essence hereof with
respect to the payment of any sums of any nature by and the performance of all
duties or obligations of the Maker. Each of the following shall be an Event of
Default under this Note: (a) failure to make any payment of principal and/or
interest or any other payment required by the provisions of this Note or of any
instrument securing this Note on the date such payment or payments are due; (b)
failure to perform any other provision of this Note or of any instrument
securing this Note; or (c) falsity in any material respect of the warranties in
the Deed of Trust or of any representation, warranty or informadon furnished by
Maker or its agents to Holder in connecdon with the loan evidenced by this Note
(the "Loan"). Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, any sum not paid as
provided in this Note or in any instrument securing this Note, shall, at the
option of Holder, without notice, bear interest from such due date at a rate of
interest (the "Default Rate") equal to four (4) percentage points per annum
greater than the Note Rate, or the maximum rate of interest permitted by law,
whichever is the lesser, and, at the option of Holder, the unpaid balance of
principal, accrued interest, plus any other sums due under this Note, or under
any instrument securing this Note shall at once become due and payable, without
nodce except as described in paragraph 11, and shall bear interest at the
Default Rate. If an Event of Default occurs during a period of time in which
prepayment is permitted only on payment of a prepayment charge, such charge
shall be computed as if the sum declared due on default were a prepayment and
shall be added to the sums due and payable hereunder.

<PAGE>

4.   Late Charges. If any payment is not received by Holder (or by the
correspondent if a correspondent has been designated by Holder to receive
payments) within five (5) calendar days after its due date, Holder, at its
option, may assess a late charge equal to five cents for each $1.OO of each
overdue payment or the maximum late charge permitted by the laws of the state in
which the Trust Property is located, whichever is less. Such late charge shall
be due and payable on demand, and Holder, at its option, may (a) refuse to
accept any late payment or any subsequent payment unless accompanied by such
late charge, (b) add such late charge to the principal balance of this Note or
(c) treat the failure to pay such late charge as demanded as an Event of Default
hereunder. If such late charge is added to the principal balance of this Note,
it shall bear interest at the Default Rate. The late charge is compensation for
damages suffered by Holder and does not constitute interest.

5.   Prepayment Restrictions, CHARGES. Additional charges for the privilege of
prepaying sums owing hereunder will be imposed in the following amounts, or in
such amounts as permitted by law, whichever is less:
     (a)  During the first five (5) Loan Years, amounts paid during any one (1)
Loan Year in excess of ten percent (1O%) of the original principal Loan balance
shall include an additional payment equal to one (l) year's interest on such
excess amount; and
     (b)  Thereafter, amounts paid during any one (1) Loan Year in excess of 1O%
of the original principal loan balance shall include an additional payment equal
to six (6) months' interest on such excess amount.  As used in this Note, "Loan
Year" means a period of time beginning on the Disbursement Date or on any
anniversary of the Disbursement Date and ending one year thereafter. 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Maker may prepay all sums owing under this Note
without the imposition of a prepayment charge at any time within one Hundred
Eighty (18O) days of the maturity date of this Note.

6.   Acknowledgments Regarding Default Rate, Late Charges and Prepayment
Charges. 

     (a)  Maker acknowledges and agrees that (i) a default in making the
payments herein agreed to be paid when due will result in the Holder incurring
additional expense in servicing the loan, loss to Holder of the use of the money
due, and frustration to Holder in meeting its other commitments, (ii) if for any
reason it fails to pay any amounts due hereunder, Holder shall be entitled to
damages for the detriment caused thereby, but that it is extremely difficult and
impractical to ascertain the extent of such damages, and (iii) the Default Rate
and the late charge described in this Note are a reasonable estimate of such
damages. 
     (b)  Maker acknowledges and agrees that (i) prepayment prior to the
maturity date may result in loss to Holder, (ii) the amount of the loss will
depend on the interest rates at the time of prepayment, the amount of principal
prepaid and the length of time remaining between the prepayment date and the
scheduled maturity date, (iii) prepayment is most likely to occur when interest
rates have dropped below the Note Rate, and (iv) because it is extremely
difficult and impractical to ascertain now the 

<PAGE>

amount of loss Holder may suffer in the event of prepayment, (A) Holder shall 
be entitled to damages for the loss caused by prepayment and (B) the 
prepayment charge described in this Note is a reasonable measure of such 
damages. Maker agrees that the prepayment charge described in this Note shall 
be imposed, to the extent permitted by law, whether the prepayment is 
voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law, in connection with an Event of 
Default, or required by Holder in connection with a transfer or contract to 
transfer the Trust Property, provided that no prepayment charge shall be 
added to sums prepaid with casualty insurance proceeds or condemnation awards.
     (c)  Maker expressly (i) waives any right to prepay the Loan without 
payment of the prepayment charge described above in connection with a 
transfer or contract to transfer the Trust Property by Maker, or a successor 
in interest of the undersigned, and (ii) agrees to pay such prepayment charge 
as provided above in connection with such a transfer or contract to transfer.
     (d)  Maker represents that it is a knowledgeable real estate investor 
and fully understands the effect of the charges, waivers and agreements 
contained above.  Maker acknowledges and agrees that the making of the loan 
by Holder at the interest rate and with the other terms described herein is 
sufficient consideration for such charges, waiver and agreement, and that 
Holder would not make this loan on these terms without such charges, waiver 
and agreement.

7.   Expenses and Attorney Fees.  If Holder refers this Note to an attorney for
collection or seeks legal advice following a default alleged in good faith under
this Note; if Holder is the prevailing party in any litigation instituted in
connection with this Note; or if Holder or any other person initiates any
judicial or nonjudicial action, suit or proceeding, including but not limited to
a foreclosure sale, in connection with this Note or the security therefor, and
an attorney is employed by Holder to (a) appear in any such action, suit or
proceeding, (b) reclaim, seek relief from a judicial or statutory stay,
sequester, protect, preserve or enforce Holder's interest in this Note, the Deed
of Trust, or any other security for this Note (including but not limited to
proceedings at appellate levels, under federal bankruptcy law, in eminent
domain, under probate proceedings, or in connection with any stateor federal tax
lien), or (c) assist Holder in any foreclosure sale, then, in any such event,
Maker shall pay attorney's fees and costs and expenses incurred by Holder and/or
its attorney in connection with the above-mentioned events and any appeals
related to such events, including but not limited to costs incurred in searching
records, the cost of title reports, the cost of appraisals, and the cost of
surveyors' reports. If not paid within ten days after such fees, vests and
expenses become due and written demand for payment is made upon Maker, such
amount may, at Holder's option, be added to the principal of the Note and shall
bear interest at the Default Rate.

8.   No Usury. In no event shall any payment of interest or any other sum
payable hereunder both (a) violate the usury laws of the state in which the
Trust Property is located and (b) allow Maker to bring a claim for usury or


<PAGE>

raise usury as a defense in any astion on this Note. If it is established 
that both (a) and (b) have occurred, and any payment exceeding lawful limits 
has been received, Holder shall refund such excess or, at its option, credit 
the excess amount to principal, but such payments shall not affect the 
obligation to make periodic payments required herein.

9.   Security. The indebtedness evidenced by this Note is secured by the Deed 
of Trust of even date and may be secured by other security instruments.

10.  Due on Sale or Encumbrance.
     (a)  Generally. The Loan is personal to Maker and not assignable. In 
making it, Holder has relied on Maker's credit, Maker's interest in the Trust 
Property, and the financial market conditions at the time the Loan is made. 
Except as described in paragraph lO(f) below, in the event of a sale, 
conveyance, transfer or encumbrance of the title to or possession of all or 
part of the Trust Property, directly or indirectly, either voluntarily, 
involuntarily or by operation of law, Holder may declare the entire balance 
of this Loan immediately due and payable. In such event, and to the extent 
permitted by law, a prepayment charge calculated in accordance with the 
prepayment provisions of this Note shall be added to the sum due and payable.
     (b)  One Time Permitted Third-Partv Transfer. Holder will waive its 
right under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph one time during the 
term of this loan, if the Loan is not then in default and the following 
conditions are met:
          (i)  The purchaser of the Trust Property, the financial statements, 
financial strength, tax returns and credit history of the purchaser, the sale 
agreement and related documents, and all aspects of the sale are completely 
satisfactory to Holder.
          (ii) The purchaser evidences a history of property management 
satisfactory to Holder or contracts for management of the Trust Property with 
a property management firm satisfactory to Holder.
          (iii) If the amount then due on the Note exceeds seventy-five 
percent (75%) of the sale price of the Trust Property, the balance due on the 
Note, at the Holder's election, shall be reduced to an amount which does not 
exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the sales price.
          (iv) Maker furnishes to Holder, at Maker's expense, an endorsement 
to Holder's ALTA title insurance policy insuring the continued validity, 
enforceability, and priority of the Deed of Trust following the assumption. 
The form and content of the endorsement shall be satisfactory to Holder. If 
required by the Holder or the title insurer, the Maker shall furnish 
subordination agreements from tenants of the Trust Property and other 
necessary parties in form and substance acceptable to the Holder and the 
title insurer.
          (v)  In the event the Loan was made with a requirement imposed upon 
the Maker to complete any specified repairs of the Trust Property, the Maker 
shall not be entitled to a consent by Holder pursuant to the terms of this 
provision until such repairs have been completed to Holder's satisfaction.


<PAGE>

          (vi) The Holder may, at its option, require tax reserves as 
referred to in paragraph A.7 of the Deed of Trust, whether or not previously 
waived conditionally or otherwise as a condition to its consent.
          (vii)Unless Holder, in its sole discretion, otherwise agrees in 
writing at that time, no such sale or assumption shall release Maker or any 
guarantor or other person from liability, or otherwise affect the liability 
of Maker or any such guarantor or other person, for payment of the 
indebtedness secured hereby.
          (viii) Holder is paid an administrative fee equal to the greater of 
$1,OOO.OO or reimbursement of Holder's reasonable administrative and legal 
fees.
          (ix) Holder is paid a lump sum compensation equal to one percent 
(1%) of the loan balance and, in Holder's sole discretion the Note Rate is 
increased to a rate not in excess of the then current market rates for 
comparable loans under comparable circumstances (the amount of the increase 
to be determined sole by Holder).
          (x)  The payment of a transfer fee to Holder's designated servicing 
agent in an amount equal to one percent ( 1 %) of the then outstanding loan 
balance.
          (xi) The provisions in the Note, the Deed of Trust and any other 
instrument securing the Note regarding the maturity, amortization or 
prepayment of this Loan shall be modified, at Holder's sole option, to 
conform to provisions being offered by Holder in similar loans at the time 
Holder's waiver is sought, or in the event Holder is not offedng similar 
loans at such time, on such reasonable terms as Holder may determine. Without 
limiting the generality or effect of the foregoing, waiver by Holder of its 
right to accelerate the Loan upon any transfer or contract to transfer, or to 
require satisfaction of the conditions set forth in this subparagraph (b), 
shall not be deemed a waiver by Holder of its dght to accelerate the Loan 
upon any other transfer or contract to transfer or of its dght upon such 
transfer or contract to transfer to require satisfaction of the conditions 
set forth above in this subparagraph (b).
     (c)  Permitted Intra-family Transfer. Holder will also waive its right 
to the provisions of paragraph lO(a) if the Loan is not then in default and 
the following conditions are met: (i) Holder is paid a lump sum fee of 
$1,OOO.OO; (ii) the proposed transferees  assume full personal liability for 
payment and performance of the Note, the Deed of Trust, and any other 
security instruments secuhng the Note; and (iii) the proposed transferee is 
(a) the spouse or issue of Maker, or the trustee(s) of a testamentary trust 
for the benefit of such spouse or issue, that succeeded to Maker's interest 
upon Maker's death, divorce or legal separation, or (b) the trustee(s) of an 
inter vivos trust established by Maker for estate planning purposes, provided 
that Maker is a trustee of such trust at the time of transfer.
     (d)  Changed Terms. Any changes in the provisions in this Note, the Deed 
of Trust, or any other instrument securing this Note resulting from the 
satisfaction of the conditions set forth in paragraph lO(b) above shall 
entitle Holder to increase the amount of the monthly installment to an amount 
determined by Holder to be sufficient to amortize this Loan within the 
remainder of the amortization period originally used by Holder to establish 
the original monthly payment amount for this Loan.


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     (e)  Transfer Examples. For the purpose of, and without limiting the 
generality of the foregoing, the occurrence at any time of any of the 
following events, without Holder's prior written consent, shall be deemed to 
be a transfer of title to the Trust Property:
          (i)  Any sale, conveyance, assignment or other transfer of, or the 
grant of a  security interest in, all or any part of the legal and/or 
equitable title to the Trust Property;
          (ii) Any sale, conveyance, assignment or other transfer of, or the 
grant of a security interest in, any share of stock of Maker;
          (iii) Any sale, conveyance, assignment or other transfer of, or the
grant of a security interest in, any general partnership interest in Maker; or
          (iv) Any sale, conveyance, assignment or other transfer of, or the
grant of a security interest in, any member's interest in Maker if Maker is a 
limited liability company.
     (f)  Holder hereby consents to the following transfers, provided that the 
Loan is not then in default and Maker promptly provides Holder with written 
notice of such transfer:           
          (i)  The sale of all or part of the shares of 4Health, Inc.
     (g)  No Release. Notwithstanding anything contained in this paragraph 10
to the contrary, assumption shall NOT release Maker or successor in interest 
from personal liability for payment and performance of the terms and 
conditions of this Note, the Deed of Trust, and other instruments securing 
this Note.

11.   Notice and opportunity to Cure. Notwithstanding any other provision of 
this Note, Holder shall not accelerate the sums evidenced hereby because of a 
nonmonetary default (defined below) by Maker unless Maker fails to cure the 
default within fifteen (15) days of the earlier of the date on which Holder 
mails or delivers written notice of the default to Maker. For purposes of 
this Note, the term "nonmonetary default" means a failure by Maker or any 
other person or entity to perform any obligation contained in the Note or any 
other Loan document, other than the obligation to make payments provided for 
in the Note or any other Loan document. If a nonmonetary default is capable 
of being cured and the cure cannot reasonably be completed within the fifteen 
(15) day cure period, the cure period shall be extended up to sixty (6O) days 
so long as Maker has commenced action to cure within the fifteen (15) day 
cure period, and in Holder's opinion, Maker is proceeding to cure the default 
with due diligence. No notice of default and no opportunity to cure shall be 
required if during any 12-month period Holder has already sent a notice to 
Maker concerning default in the performance of the same obligation. None of 
the foregoing shall be construed to obligate Holder to forebear in any other 
manner from exercising its remedies and Holder may pursue any other rights or 
remedies which Holder may have because of a default.

12.  Commercial Purpose. The obligation evidenced by this Note is exclusively 
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13.  Governing Law. The law of the state where the Trust Property is located 
shall govern the validity, interpretation, construction and performance of 
this Note.

14.  Successors and Assigns. Whenever used herein, the words "undersigned", 
"Maker" and "Holder" shall be deemed to include their respective heirs, 
executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

                            NOTICE TO THE BOROWER

DO NOT SIGN THIS NOTE BEFORE YOU READ 1T. THIS NOTE PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT 
OF A CHARGE IF THE NOTE IS REPAID PRIOR TO THE DATE PROVIDED FOR REPAYMENT IN 
THE NOTE AND OTHER CHARGES IF PAYMENTS ARE LATE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS 
ABOUT THIS NOTE, YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR ATTORNEY.

4Health, Inc., a Utah corporation
By: /s/ R. Lindsey Duncan
R. Lindsey Duncan
Its: President
By:
(Print Name)
Its: Controller


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WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
POST OFFICE BOX 7 L 1
PORTLAND, OR 972O7

ATTN: Jeff Gray, P7E

SIC LOAN No. 96122702

DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS,
SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE EILING

THIS DEED OF TRUST made this 10th day of February, 1997, is among 4Health, 
Inc., a Utah corporation, ("Trustor"), and The Public Trustee of the County 
of Boulder, State of Colorado ("Trustee"), and STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, an 
Oregon corporation, ("Beneficiary").

Notice to Recorder:

THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES A FIXTURE FLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM 
COMMERCIAL CODE.

     Trustor grants, bargains, sells and conveys to Trustee, with power of 
sale, that property in the County of Boulder, State of Colorado (herein 
referred to as the "Property") and more particularly described as follows:

LOT 4, ARAPAHOE PARK EAST, FIRST ADDITION, EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF SUBJECT 
PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE CTRY OF BOULDER IN THE DEED RECORDED JULY 27, 184 ON 
FILM 1314 AS RECEPTIO NO. 636442, COUNTY OF BOULDER, STATE OF COLORADO.

Together with (a) all rents, income, contract rights, issues and profits now due
or which may become due under or by virtue of any lease, rental agreement or
other contract, whether written or oral, for the use or occupancy of the
Property, or any part thereof, together with all tenant security deposits,
subject, however, to the right, power and authority hereinafter given to and
conferred upon Trustor to collect and apply such rents, issues, income, contract
rights, security deposits and profits prior to any default hereunder; (b) all
buildings and improvements now or hereafter thereon, and all appurtenances,
easements, rights in party walls, water and water rights, pumps and pumping
plants and all shares of stock evidencing the same; (c) all fixtures and
property now or hereafter attached to or used in the operation of the Property,
including but not limited to machinery, equipment, appliances and fixtures for
generating or distributing air, water, heat, electricity, light, fuel or
refrigeration, or for ventilating or sanitary purposes, or for the exclusion of
vermin or insects, or for the removal of dust, refuse or garbage, all wallbeds,
wallsafes, built-in furniture and installations, shelving, lockers, partitions,
door stops, vaults, elevators, dumbwaiters, awnings, window shades, venetian
blinds, light fixtures, fire hoses and brackets and boxes for same, fire
sprinklers, alarm systems, drapery rods and brackets,


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screens, linoleum, carpets, plumbing, laundry tubs and trays, ice boxes, 
refrigerators, heating units, stoves, water heaters, incinerators, 
communication systems and all installations for which any such building is 
specifically designed; (d) all awards, compensation and settlements in lieu 
thereof made as a result of the taking by power of eminent domain of the 
whole or any part of the Property; (e) all trade names by which all or any 
part of the Property is known, any books and records relating to the use and 
operation of all or any portion of the Property, all present and future plans 
and specifications and contracts relevant to the design, construction, 
management or inspection of any construction of any improvements on the 
Property and all present and future licenses, permits, approvals and 
agreements with or from any municipal corporation, county, state or other 
governmental or quasigovernmental entity relevant to the development, 
improvement or use of all or any portion of the Property; (f) all rights of 
Trustor in and to any escrow or withhold agreements, surety bonds, 
warranties, management contracts, leasing or sales agreements with any real 
estate agents or brokers, and service contracts with any entity, which are in 
any way relevant to the development, improvement, leasing, sale or use of the 
Property or any personal property located thereon and; (g) all present and 
future policies of insurance in force or effect insuring any part of the 
improvements, fixtures or other personal property located upon the Property, 
the rents derived from and/or the leases on any portion of the Property; and 
all of said items whether now or hereafter installed being hereby declared to 
be, for all purposes of this Deed of Trust, a part of the realty; and all the 
estate, interest or other claim or demand, including insurance, in law as 
well as in equity, which Trustor now has or may hereafter acquire, in and to 
the aforesaid property; the specific enumerations herein not excluding the 
general. The Property and all of the foregoing shall constitute the "Trust 
Property".

This Deed of Trust is made for the purpose of securing, in such order of 
priority as Beneficiary may elect: (a) payment of the indebtedness in the sum 
of $1,350,000.00 evidenced by that certain Deed of Trust Note of even date 
herewith made by Trustor, delivered to Beneficiary and payable to its order, 
with final payment due on the first day of March, 2002, which is the maturity 
date of this Deed of Trust, and any and all modifications, extensions or 
renewals thereof, whether hereafter evidenced by the Note or otherwise (the 
"Note"); (b) payment of interest on said indebtedness according to the terms 
of the Note; (c) payment of all other sums, with interest as herein provided, 
becoming due and payable under the provisions hereof to Trustee or 
Beneficiary; (d) performance of each and every condition, obligation, 
covenant, promise and agreement of Trustor contained herein, or in the Note, 
or in any loan agreement relative to any indebtedness evidenced by the Note, 
or in any security agreement or deed of trust at any time given to secure any 
indebtedness hereby secured or any part thereof; and (e) payment of such 
additional sums with interest thereon as may be hereafter advanced by or 
borrowed from the Beneficiary, its successors or assigns, by the then record 
owner or owners of the Trust Property when evidenced by another promissory 
note or notes which are by the terms thereof secured by this Deed of Trust. 
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law, any sums hereafter advanced by or borrowed from Beneficiary, its 
successors or assigns, shall have the same priority as the original sums 
advanced by Beneficiary and secured hereby.

Trustor's Covenants and Waranties. Trustor hereby warrants that: (a) Trustor 
is the owner in fee simple absolute of the Property and every part thereof; 
(b) the Trust Property is free, and will be kept free, from all liens and 
encumbrances, except those accepted by Beneficiary in writing, and Trustor 
will defend the title hereby granted to and in favor of Trustee and 
Beneficiary as against all and every person claiming or to claim the same; 
(c) the loan proceeds are not for use primarily for personal, family or 
household purposes; (d) to the best of Trustor's knowledge after due inquiry 
into previous ownership and use of the Trust Property, there are no Hazardous 
Substances (as defined below) located on the Trust Property and Trustor will 
not place or permit to be placed on the Trust Property any Hazardous 
Substances (as defined below), except in minor quantities as necessary for 
the operation and maintenance of the Trust Property, used and stored in 
accordance with applicable law, or in the form of consumer products held for 
retail sale in sealed containers; (e) the Property is zoned for the existing 
or contemplated use of the Property; (f) the Property is in compliance with 
all zoning, subdivision, and environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances 
applicable thereto; all deed restrictions, subdivision and building 
ordinances and other applicable governmental laws (including the Fair Housing 
Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act, as each is amended from time to 
time) have been fully complied with; and Trustor has all licenses and permits 
required by governmental authorities with respect to the Trust Property, its 
operation, improvement and use; (g) the Trust Property has indefeasible 
access to public rights of way as now improved and open to public passage, 
and is not encroached upon by improvements or rights of others, nor do the 
improvements on the Property encroach upon the property of others; (h) there 
are no actions, lawsuits, or other proceedings pending or threatened against 
or affecting the Trust Property or Trustor which might adversely affect the 
ability of Trustor to perform its obligations under the Note or other loan 
documents, or which might adversely affect the priority of Beneficiary's 
first lien on the Trust Property; (i) consummation of the loan secured hereby 
and performance under the loan documents will not conflict with or result in 
a breach of any law, regulation or court order applicable to Trustor or the 
Trust Property; (j) no condemnation proceeding is pending or, to the 
knowledge of Trustor, threatened with respect to the Trust Property; (k) 
there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition of 
Trustor which might adversely affect the ability of Trustor to perform its 
obligations under the loan documents, or which might adversely affect the 
priority of Beneficiary's first lien on the Trust Property; (l) all services 
and utilities, such as water, electricity and sewer, are available to the 
Trust Property; and (m) with respect to each Trustor who is an individual, no 
part of the Trust Property constitutes any part of Trustor's business 
homestead or residential homestead. As used in this Deed of Trust, Hazardous 
Substances means: (a) any "hazardous waste" as defined in the Resource 
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Section 6901 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and regulations 
promulgated thereunder; (b) any "hazardous substance" as defined by the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 198O 
(42 U.S.C. Section 96O1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and 
regulations promulgated thereunder; (c) radon, asbestos, polychlorinated 
biphenyls (PCB's), explosives, radioactive substances, and material 
quantities of petroleum products; (d) any substance the presence of which on 
the  Trust Property is regulated by any federal, state or local law relating 
to the protection of the environment or public health; and (e) any other 
substance which by law requires special handling in its collection, storage, 
treatment or disposal.

1.   Payment of Indebtedness; Performance of Covenants. Trustor shall pay 
each and every installment of principal and interest on the Note and all 
other indebtedness secured hereby, as and when the same shall become due, and 
perform and observe all of the covenants, agreements and provisions contained 
herein, in the Note and any other instrument given as security for the 
payment of the Note.

2.   Maintenance; Compliance; Inspection. Trustor shall: keep the Trust 
Property in good condition and repair; not permit or suffer any extraordinary 
repairs or removal or demolition of, or a structural change in any building, 
fixture, equipment, or other improvement on the Trust Property; comply with 
all laws, ordinances, regulations, covenants, conditions and restrictions 
affecting the Trust Property or requiring any alteration or improvements to 
be made thereon (including the Fair Housing Act and the Americans With 
Disabilities Act, as each is amended from time to time); not commit or permit 
waste thereon; not commit, suffer or permit any act upon the Trust Property 
in violation of law; cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, prune and do all other 
acts which from the character or use of the Trust Property may be reasonably 
necessary, the specific enumeration herein not excluding the general; and 
keep the Trust Property free from all encumbrances, except those accepted by 
Beneficiary in writing. Trustor shall permit Beneficiary, or its agents, upon 
reasonable prior notice, to inspect the Trust Property, including the 
interior of any structure.

3.   Hazardous Waste and Substances; Environmental Requirements.
     (a)  Trustor shall comply with all laws, governmental standards and 
regulations applicable to Trustor or to the Trust Property in connection with 
occupational health and safety, hazardous waste and substances, and 
environmental matters. Trustor shall promptly notify Beneficiary of its 
receipt of any notice of: (i) a violation of any such law, standard or 
regulation; (ii) all claims made or threatened by any third party against 
Trustor or the Trust Property relating to any loss or injury resulting from 
any Hazardous Substances; and (iii) Trustor's discovery of any occurrence or 
condition on any real property adjoining or in the vicinity of the Trust 
Property that could cause the Trust Property or any part thereof to be 
subject to any restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, transferability or 
use of the Trust Property under any environmental law. The use, generation, 
storage,

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release, threatened release, discharge, disposal or presence on, under or about
the Trust Property of Hazardous Substances by Trustor, Trustor's agents, or any
tenant or sublessee occupying part or all of the Trust Property, except in minor
quantities as necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Trust Property,
used and stored in accordance with applicable law, or in the form of consumer
products held for retail sale in sealed containers, shall be an event of default
under this Deed of Trust, and Trustor shall not engage in or permit such
activities or events to occur upon the Trust Property.
     (b)  Trustor shall defend, indemnify and hold Beneficiary, its 
directors, officers,  employees, agents, successors and assigns harmless from 
all loss, cost, damage, claim and  expense (including attorney fees and 
costs, whether at trial, on appeal or otherwise) incurred by Beneficiary in 
connection with the falsity in any material respect of the covenants 
contained herein or of Trustor's failure to perform the obligations of this 
paragraph 3.
     (c)  Trustor agrees that a receiver may be appointed to enable 
Beneficiary to enter upon and inspect the Trust Property for the purpose of 
determining the existence, location, nature and magnitude of any past or 
present release or threatened release of any hazardous substance into, onto, 
beneath or from the Trust Property. Any costs incurred by Beneficiary in 
obtaining the appointment of a receiver and performing the inspections, 
including reasonable attorney fees, shall be paid by Trustor. If not paid 
within ten (1O) days after such fees, costs and expenses become due and 
written demand for payment is made upon Trustor, such amount may, at 
Beneficiary's option, be added to the principal of the Note and shall bear 
interest at the Default Rate (defined below).

4.   Casualty Loss/Restoration Construction. Unless Beneficiary determines, 
pursuant to the provisions in paragraph 5(e), to apply the insurance proceeds 
to the reduction of the indebtedness, Trustor shall promptly commence and 
diligently pursue to completion the repair, restoration and rebuilding of any 
portion of the Trust Property that has been partially damaged or destroyed in 
full compliance with all legal requirements and to the same condition, 
character and at least equal value and general utility as nearly as possible 
to that existing prior to such damage or destruction. Trustor further agrees: 
to complete same in accordance with plans and specifications satisfactory to 
Beneficiary, to allow Beneficiary to inspect the Trust Property at all times 
during construction and to replace any work or materials unsatisfactory to 
Beneficiary within fifteen (15) days after notice from Beneficiary of such 
fact. If said work upon the construction or restoration of the building or 
buildings shall be discontinued for a period of fifteen (15) days, 
Beneficiary may, at its option, also enter into and upon the Trust Property 
and complete the construction or restoration of said building or buildings. 
Trustor hereby gives to Beneficiary full authority and power to make such 
entry and to enter into such contracts or arrangements as may be necessary to 
complete or restore said building or buildings and all monies expended by 
Beneficiary in connection with such completion or restoration shall be added 
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advanced under the Note and secured by these presents and shall be payable by 
Trustor on demand with interest at the Default Rate.

     Trustee, upon presentation to it of an affidavit signed by Beneficiary 
setting forth facts showing a default by Trustor under this numbered 
paragraph or under any other provision of this Deed of Trust, is authorized 
to accept as true and conclusive all facts and statements therein, and to act 
thereon hereunder.

5.    Insurance.
     (a)  Property and other Insurance. Trustor shall obtain and maintain in
full force and effect during the term of this Deed of Trust fire and all risk
property insurance together with endorsements for replacement cost coverage,
inflation adjustment, and vandalism and malicious mischief coverage, all in
amounts not less than the full replacement cost of all improvements including
the cost of debris removal, and comprehensive general liability insurance with
limits, coverages, risks insured and waiver of subrogation clauses acceptable to
Beneficiary. Trustor shall also maintain comprehensive liability insurance with
limits of $2,000,000 for general aggregate liability, with a single limit of
$1,000,000 and property damage limit of $50,000. Trustor shall obtain and
maintain such other insurance as Beneficiary from time to time shall require,
including without limitation rent and rental interruption insurance (equal to
twelve (12) months annualized income), earthquake and flood insurance. If any
portion of the fire and other risks insured as provided herein are reinsured,
the policies shall contain a socalled "cut-through" endorsement.
     (b)  Insurance Companies and Policies. All such insurance shall be written
by a company or companies acceptable to Beneficiary with an A- or better rating
by Best's, shall contain a Beneficiary clause in favor of Beneficiary with loss
proceeds under any policy payable to Beneficiary, shall be satisfactory to
Beneficiary as to form, substance, and, except as specifically designated above,
amount, shall provide for thirty (3O) days' prior written notice of cancellation
to Beneficiary, shall contain endorsements that no act or negligence of Trustor
or any occupant, and no occupancy or use of the Trust Property for purposes more
hazardous than permitted by the terms of the policy will affect the validity or
enforceability of such insurance as against Beneficiary, shall be in full force
and effect as of the date of this Deed of Trust, shall contain such additional
provisions as Beneficiary deems necessary or desirable to protect its interest,
and shall be accompanied by proof of premiums paid for the current policy year.
All such  insurance shall be written in amounts sufficient to prevent Trustor
from becoming a co-insurer under the applicable policies. Trustor shall provide
proof of insurance to Beneficiary thirty (3O) days prior to any policy
expiration date.
     (c)  Blanket Policy. If a blanket policy is issued, Trustor shall 
furnish Beneficiary with a certified copy of said policy, together with a 
certificate indicating that Beneficiary is the insured under said policy in 
the proper designated amount.

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     (d)  Notice of Loss. In the event of loss, Trustor shall immediately 
notify Beneficiary. Beneficiary may make proof of loss if it is not made 
promptly by Trustor.
     (e)  Insurance Proceeds. All insurance proceeds may be applied by
Beneficiary upon any indebtedness secured hereby and in such order as
Beneficiary may determine, without regard to whether or not its security is
impaired or, at the sole and absolute option of Beneficiary, the entire amount
so collected or any part thereof may be released to Trustor, but in any event
Beneficiary may deduct and retain from the proceeds of such insurance the amount
of all expenses incur ed by it in connection with the collection and/or payment
of such proceeds. Such application or release shall not cure or waive any
default or notice of default hereunder or invalidate any act done pursuant to
such notice.
     (f)  Insurance obtained bv Third Party. If insurance is provided to
Beneficiary by a tenant or any party other than Trustor, there is a lapse in
coverage, coverage is not with a company acceptable to Beneficiary with an A- or
better rating, coverage is not in an amount equal to the full replacement value
of the improvements, or coverage does not in any other way meet conditions
required by Beneficiary, Trustor will provide coverage within thirty (3O) days
of being notified by Beneficiary of any inadequacy in coverage. If Beneficiary
does not receive proof of such coverage within thirty (3O) days, Beneficiary
will force place insurance until proof of coverage which meets the conditions of
the loan is received. Premiums for this force place coverage are at rates higher
than Trustor could obtain, and payment will be the responsibility of Trustor,
provided that at Beneficiary's sole option, Beneficiary may add the cost of such
premiums to the principal balance of the loan.

6.   Defense. Trustor shall appear in and defend any action or proceeding 
purporting to affect the Trust property or any other security for the Note or 
the rights or powers of Beneficiary or of Trustee and shall pay all costs and 
expenses, including cost of evidence of title and attorney's fees in a 
reasonable sum, in any such action or proceeding, or appeal therefrom, in 
which Beneficiary or Trustee may appear.

7.   Taxes and Assessments. Trustor shall pay, at least ten (1O) days before 
the due date, all taxes and assessments affecting the Trust Property or upon 
this Deed of Trust or the debt secured thereby, or against Beneficiary by 
reason of the ownership of this Deed of Trust and the Note, or either of 
them, including assessments on appurtenant water stock. Trustor shall also 
pay, when due, all encumbrances, charges and liens, with interest, on the 
Trust Property or any part thereof, which appear to be prior or superior 
hereto and shall deliver to Beneficiary upon request the official receipt or 
receipts showing payment thereof and recorded releases therefor, and shall 
pay all costs, fees and expenses of this Deed of Trust. The foregoing shall 
not in any way constitute the consent of Beneficiary to Trustor placing, or 
allowing to be placed, any encumbrances, charges, or liens against the Trust 
Property, whether superior or inferior to the liens, rights, and security 
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8.    Monthly Deposits. Unless this covenant is prohibited by law or waived 
in writing by Beneficiary, Trustor shall pay each year to Beneficiary, 
together with and in addition to the monthly payments of principal and 
interest payable under the terms of the Note, until the Note is fully paid, 
in equal monthly installments, the estimated amount of the annual property 
taxes, assessments, insurance premiums and similar charges next payable, as 
estimated by Beneficiary. If at any time Beneficiary determines that such 
payments will not be sufficient to account for each such charge on its due 
date (and in the case of annual property taxes, on the due date of the first 
installment thereof), Trustor shall pay to Beneficiary, upon demand, 
additional sums as necessary to account for such deficiency. Beneficiary may 
retain the sums received under this paragraph 8 and apply them to such 
charges when they (and in the case of annual property taxes, the first 
installment thereof) become due. Sums received shall not earn interest and 
may be commingled with other funds of Beneficiary. If Beneficiary is required 
by law to pay interest on these sums, Beneficiary may, to the extent 
permitted by law, impose a charge for holding and disbursing such funds. In 
the event of a default under the Note, this Deed of Trust or any other 
instryment securing the Note, Beneficiary may apply the sums required under 
this paragraph 8 (without prepayment charge and without limiting the 
privilege, if any, to prepay any amounts secured hereby) first to accrued 
interest and then to the principal balance secured hereby. As an additional 
covenant hereof, and in any event if the foregoing provision for prepayment 
is at any time prohibited by law, or waived in writing by Beneficiary, or 
Trustor fails to make payments in the full amount required under this 
paragraph 8, Trustor shall pay such charges when they (and in the case of 
annual property taxes, the first installment thereof are due and, upon 
demand, provide Beneficiary with satisfactory evidence of payment and 
coverage.

9.   Leases. Trustor shall fully perform all the terms and conditions on 
Trustor's part to be performed in any existing or future lease with respect 
to which Trustor is lessor covering all or a portion of tne Trust Property. 
Trustor shall not, without the prior consent of Beneficiary, terminate, 
cancel or accept the surrender of, or suffer or permit the termination, 
cancellation or surrender of such lease, except upon the expiration of the 
term thereof, or materially modify or alter, or suffer or permit the material 
modification or alteration of such lease. Trustor further covenants and 
agrees not to enter into any lease for a term in excess of three (3) years 
for fifteen percent (15%) or more of the net rentable area of the Trust 
Property without the prior written consent of Beneficiary.

10.  Payment of Premiums. Trustor shall pay all premiums upon any life 
insurance policy which may be held by Beneficiary as additional security for 
the debt herein referred to.

11.  Fees for Information. Trustor shall pay Beneficiary, to the extent 
permitted by law, a reasonable fee, as determined by Beneficiary, for 
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obligations secured by this Deed of Trust or any other information requested 
by Trustor or the third party.

12.  Security Agreement.
     (a)  Grant of Securitv Interest. With respect to any portion of the Trust
Property which constitutes personal property or fixtures governed by the Uniform
Commercial Code of the State where the Trust Property is located (the "Code"),
this Deed of Trust shall constitute a security agreement between Trustor as
Debtor and Beneficiary as Secured Party, and Trustor hereby grants to
Beneficiary a security interest in such portion of the Trust Property.
Cumulative of all other rights of Beneficiary hereunder, Beneficiary shall have
all of the rights conferred upon secured parties by the Code. Trustor shall
execute and deliver to Beneficiary all financing statements that may from time
to time be required by Beneficiary to establish and maintain the validity and
priority of the security interest of Beneficiary, or any mod)fication thereof,
and shall bear all costs and expenses of any searches reasonably required by
Beneficiary.
     (b)  Rights of Beneficiary. Beneficiary may exercise any or all of the
remedies of a secured party available to it under the Code with respect to such
property, and it is expressly agreed that if, upon default, Beneficiary shall
proceed to dispose of such property in accordance with the provisions of the
Code, ten (1O) days written notice by Beneficiary to Trustor shall be deemed to
be reasonable notice under any provision of the Code requiring such notice;
provided, however, that Beneficiary may, at its option, dispose of such property
in accordance with Beneficiary's rights and remedies with respect to the real
property pursuant to the provisions of this Deed of Trust, in lieu of proceeding
under the Code.
     (c)  Change in Trustor's Name. Trustor shall give advance notice in 
writing to Beneficiary of any proposed change in Trustor's name, identity, or 
corporate structure and shall execute and deliver to Beneficiary, prior to or 
concurrently with the occurrence of any such change, all additional financing 
statements that Beneficiary may require to establish and maintain the 
validity and priority of Beneficiary's security interest with respect to any 
Trust Property described or referred to herein.
     (d)  Fixture Filing. With respect to those items of the Trust Property that
are or will become fixtures upon the Property and those items, if any,
specifically described in Exhibit "B" {Intentionally omitted}, this Deed of
Trust shall be effective as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing from
the date of its filing for record in the real estate records of the county in
which the Trust Property or Exhibit "B" property is situated. Information
concerning the security interest created by this instrument may be obtained from
Beneficiary, as Secured Party, at the address of Beneficiary stated below. The
mailing address of Trustor, as Debtor, is as stated below.

13.  Restrictive Uses. Trustor shall not, without Beneficiary's prior written 
consent, change the general nature of the occupancy of the Trust Property, 
initiate, acquire or permit any change in any public or private restrictions 
(including without limitation a zoning reclassification) limiting the uses 
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or permit any action which would impair the Trust Property or Beneficiary's 
lien or security interest in the Trust Property.

14.  Changes In Use. If Trustor or a related entity or person occupies or 
leases the Trust Property, Trustor shall make no change in the use or 
occupancy of the Trust Property or otherwise limit the uses which may be made 
of the Trust Property without Beneficiary's prior written consent.

It is mutually agreed that:

1.   Proceeds of Condemnation, Injury to Trust Property. The proceeds of any 
award or claim for damages, direct or consequential, in connection with any 
condemnation or other taking of or damage or injury to the Trust Property, or 
any part thereof, or for the conveyance in lieu of condemnation thereof, are 
hereby assigned to and shall be paid to Beneficiary. In addition, all causes 
of action, whether accrued before or after the date of this Deed of Trust, 
and all claims for damages or injury to the Trust Property or any part 
thereof, including without limitation causes of action arising in tort or 
contract and causes of action for fraud or concealment of a material fact, 
are hereby assigned to Beneficiary and the proceeds shall be paid to 
Beneficiary. Beneficiary may elect, in its sole discretion, without regard to 
whether its security is impaired, to apply such sums to the indebtedness 
secured by this Deed of Trust, whether then matured or subsequently to 
mature, or to release such sums or any part thereof to Trustor.

2.   Non-Waiver. No, waiver of any default on the part of Trustor or breach 
of any of the provisions of this Deed of Trust or of any other instrument 
executed in connection with the indebtedness secured hereby shall be 
considered a waiver of any other or subsequent default or breach, and no 
delay or omission in exercising or enforcing the rights and powers herein 
granted shall be construed as a waiver of such rights and powers, and 
likewise no exercise or enforcement of any rights or powers hereunder shall 
be held to exhaust such rights and powers, and every such right and power may 
be exercised from time to time.

3.   Release. When all sums secured hereby have been paid, and upon surrender 
of this Deed of Trust and the note for cancellation and retention, 
Beneficiary shall release the lien of the Deed of Trust.

4.   Assignment of Rents. Trustor hereby assigns to Beneficiary absolutely, 
not only as collateral, the present and future rents, income, issues and 
profits of the Trust Property and herebygives to and confers upon Beneficiary 
the right, power and authority, during the continuance of this Deed of Trust, 
to collect the rents, income, issues and profits of the Trust Property, 
reserving unto Trustor the right, prior to any default by Trustor in payment 
of any indebtedness secured hereby or in performance of any agreement 
hereunder, to collect and retain such rents, income, issues and profits as 
they become due and payable. Upon any such default, Beneficiary may, at any 
time, without notice, either in person, by agent,


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or by a receiver to be appointed by a court upon an ex parse hearing to be 
held without notice to Trustor, and without regard to the adequacy of any 
security for the indebtedness hereby secured, the solvency of Trustor, or the 
presence of waste or danger of loss or destruction of the Trust Property, 
enter upon and take possession of the Trust Property, or any part thereof, 
and any personal property in which Beneficiary has a security interest as 
additional security for the indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust, and 
may, in its own name, sue for or otherwise collect such rents, income, issues 
and profits, including those past due and unpaid, and apply the same, less 
costs and expenses of operation and collection, including reasonable 
attorneys fees, upon any indebtedness secured hereby, and in such order as 
Beneficiary may determine. In the exercise of any of the foregoing rights and 
powers, Beneficiary shall not be liable to Trustor for any loss or damage 
thereby sustained unless due solely to the willful misconduct of Beneficiary. 
The entering upon and taking possession of the Trust Property, the collection 
of such rents, income, issues and profits and the application thereof as 
aforesaid, shall not cure or waive any default or notice of default hereunder 
or invalidate any act done pursuant to such notice. To the extent the 
provisions of this paragraph are inconsistent with the terms of a separate 
Assignment of Lessor's Interest in Leases, if any, the terms of the 
Assignment of Lessor's Interest in Leases shall control.

5.   Beneficiary's Right to Cure and Defend. Should Trustor fail to make any 
payment or to do any act as provided in this Deed of Trust, in the Note or in 
any other instrument securing the Note, Beneficiary or Trustee, but without 
obligation so to do and without notice to or demand upon Trustor and without 
releasing Trustor from any obligation hereof, may make or do the same in such 
manner and to such extent as either may deem necessary to protect the 
security hereof, and Trustor authorizes Beneficiary or Trustee to enter upon 
the Trust Property for such purpose. Beneficiary andlor Trustee may, at any 
time prior to full payment of all sums secured by this Deed of Trust: appear 
in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to affect the security 
hereof or the rights or powers of Beneficiary or Trustee; pay, purchase, 
contest or compromise any encumbrance, charge or lien which, in the judgment 
of eithe,r, appears to be prior or superior to the liens, rights and security 
interests created in this Deed of Trust; and, in exercising any power 
conferred by this Deed of Trust, pay necessary expenses, employ counsel and 
pay reasonable fees therefor (including fees on appeal). Trustor agrees to 
repay immediately and without demand all sums so expended by Beneficiary or 
Trustee with interest from date of expenditure at the Default Rate as herein 
provided.

6.   Default; Acceleration; Default Rate. Time is material and of the essence 
hereof with respect to the payment of any sums of any nature by and the 
performance of all duties or obligations of Trustor. Each of the following 
shall be an Event of Default under this Deed of Trust: (a) failure of Trustor 
to make any payment of principal and/or interest or any other payment 
required by the provisions of the Note, this Deed of Trust, or any other 
instrument securing the Note on the date such payment or


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payments are due; (b) failure to perform any other provision of the Note, 
this Deed of Trust, or any other instrument securing the Note; (c) a 
proceeding under any bankruptcy, receivership or insolvency law is instituted 
by or against Trustor; (d) the making of an assignment for the benefit of 
creditors by Trustor; (e) the imposition upon Beneficiary, under any laws, of 
what Beneficiary may deem to be a substantial tax upon Beneficiary by reason 
of its interest in this Deed of Trust (unless Trustor may lawfully pay such 
tax and does so); or (f) if any warranty contained in this Deed of Trust is 
false in any material respect or any representation, warranty or information 
furnished by the Trustor or its agents to Beneficiary in connection with the 
indebtedness secured hereby is false in any material respect Any default 
under this Deed of Trust shall constitute a default under the Note and under 
all other security instruments securing the Note. Any default under such 
other security instruments shall constitute a default under this Deed of 
Trust upon default, Beneficiary may declare all sums secured hereby 
immediately due and payable, without notice except as described in paragraph 
21. Any sum not paid as provided herein or in the Note or any other security 
instrument securing the Note shall bear interest from such due date at a rate 
of interest four (4) percentage points per annum greater than the Note Rate 
(as defined in the Note) or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is 
lesser (the "Default Rate"). If a default occurs during a period of time in 
which prepayment is permitted only on payment of a prepayment charge, such 
charge shall be computed as if the sum declared due on default were a 
prepayment and shall be added to the sums due and payable under the Note.

7.   Foreclosure; Power of Sale. Beneficiary may foreclose this Deed of Trust 
like a mortgage and obtain a decree foreclosing Trustor's interest in all or 
any part of the Trust Property. Beneficiary may also direct Trustee, and 
Trustee shall be empowered, to foreclose the Trust Property by advertisement 
and exercise of sale under applicable law. In the event of a default, 
Beneficiary may declare a violation of this Deed of Trust and elect to 
advertise the Trust Property for sale by filing a written notice of election 
and demand for sale with Trustee, together with such documents as are 
required by law to be provided, including the original Note or, in lieu 
thereof, a bond in one and one/half of the face amount of the Note and a list 
specifying the names and addresses to which all notices required by Colorado 
law must be mailed. Upon receipt of such notice of election and demand for 
sale, Trustee shall cause a copy of notice of election and demand for sale to 
be recorded in the book kept by Trustee for that purpose and in the Clerk and 
Recorder's office for the County in which the Property is located. It shall 
then be lawful for Trustee to sell and dispose of the Trust Property (en 
masse or in separate parcels as permitted by law), and all the right, title 
and interest of Trustor, its successors or assigns, at public auction at a 
place specified by Trustee in the Notice of Sale for the highest and best 
cash price. Trustee shall give four weeks' prior public notice of the time 
and place of such sale by advertisement, weekly, in some newspaper of general 
circulation in the County in which the Property is located. A copy of such 
Notice of Sale shall be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of first 
publication of such Notice of Sale to

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Trustor at the address herein given, to such other person or person who 
appear to have acquired a subsequent record interest in the Trust Property 
(such notice to be sent to the address given in the recorded instrument), and 
to such other persons, in such manner, as may at that time be required by law.

8.   Attorney Fees; Proceeds of Sale. If foreclosure be made by Trustee, 
reasonable attorney fees for services in the supervision of foreclosure 
proceedings shall be allowed by Trustee as part of the costs of foreclosure. 
After deducting all costs, fees and expenses of Trustee and of this Deed of 
Trust, including cost of evidence of title in connection with sale, Trustee 
shall apply the proceeds of sale to payment of all sums expended under the 
terms hereof, not then repaid, with accrued interest at the Default Rate as 
herein provided; all other sums then secured hereby; and the remainder, if 
any, to the person or persons legally entitled thereto.

9.   Expenses and Attorney Fees. If Beneficiary refers the Note to an 
attorney for collection or seeks legal advice following a default alleged in 
good faith under the Note; if Beneficiary is the prevailing party in any 
litigation instituted in connection with the Note; or if Beneficiary or any 
other person initiates any judicial or nonjudicial action, suit or proceeding 
in connection with the Note, the indebtedness evidenced thereby or the 
security therefor (including, but not limited to, an action to recover 
possession of the Trust Property after foreclosure), and an attorney is 
employed by Beneficiary to (a) appear in any such action, suit or proceeding, 
or (b) reclaim, seek relief from a judicial or statutory stay, sequester, 
protect, preserve or enforce Beneficiary's interest in the Note, the Deed of 
Trust or any other security for the Note (including but not limited to 
proceedings under federal bankruptcy law, in eminent domain, under probate 
proceedings, appellate reviews, or in connection with any state or federal 
tax lien), then, in any such event, to the extent allowed by law, Trustor 
shall pay attorney fees and costs and expenses incurred by Beneficiary and/or 
its attorney in connection with the above-mentioned events and any appeals 
related to such events, including but not limited to costs incurred in 
searching records, the cost of title reports, the cost of appraisals, the 
cost of surveyors' reports and the cost of environmental surveys. Trustor 
acknowledges and agrees that such fees and expenses shall be deemed to be 
advances to protect Beneficiary's interest in the Trust Property, and may be 
charged and collected from Trustor in connection with a reinstatement 
following a default hereunder. If not paid within ten (10) days after such 
fees, costs and expenses become due and written demand for payment is made 
upon Trustor, such amount may, at Beneficiary's option, be added to the 
principal of the Note and shall bear interest at the Default Rate.

10.  Binding Effect; Waiver of Defenses; Interpretation. This Deed of Trust 
applies to, inures to the benefit of, and binds all parties hereto, their 
heirs, legatees, devises, administrators, executors, successors and assigns. 
The right to plead any Statute of Limitations in any suit brought


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upon the Note or the indebtedness thereby evidenced or to foreclose or 
enforce this Deed of Trust or arising therefrom or by reason of any default 
of Trustor, is hereby waived to the full extent permissible by law. The term 
Beneficiary shall mean the owner and holder, including pledgees, of the Note 
secured hereby, whether or not named as Beneficiary herein. In this Deed of 
Trust, whenever the context so requires, the masculine gender includes the 
feminine and/or neuter, and the singular number includes the plural.

11.  Due on Sale or Encumbrance.
     (a)  Generally. The loan evidenced by the Note (the "Loan") is personal to
Trustor and not assignable. In making it, Beneficiary has relied on Trustor's
credit, Trustor's interest in the Trust Property, and the financial market
conditions at the time the Loan is made. Except as described in paragraph ll(f)
below, in the event of a sale, conveyance, transfer or encumbrance of the title
to or possession of all or part of the Trust Property, directly or indirectly,
either voluntarily, involuntarily or by operation of law, Beneficiary may
declare the entire balance of this Loan immediately due and payable. In such
event, and to the extent permitted by law, a prepayment charge calculated in
accordance with the prepayment provisions of the Note shall be added to the sum
due and payable.
     (b)  One Time Permitted Third-Partv Transfer. Beneficiary will waive its
right under the foregoing provisions of the paragraph one time during the term
of this loan, if the Loan is not then in default and the following conditions
are met:

          (i)  The purchaser of the Trust Property, the financial statements, 
financial strength, tax returns and credit history of the purchaser, the sale 
agreement and related documents, and all aspects of the sale are completely 
satisfactory to Beneficiary.
          (ii) The purchaser evidences a history of property management 
satisfactory to Beneficiary or contracts for management of the Trust Property 
with a property management firm satisfactory to Beneficiary.
          (iii) If the amount then due on the Note exceeds seventy-five percent
(75%) of the sale price of the Trust Property, the balance due on the Note, at
the Beneficiary's election, shall be reduced to an amount which does not exceed
seventy-five percent (75%) of the sales price.
          (iv) Trustor furnishes to Beneficiary, at Trustor's expense, an 
endorsement to Beneficiary's ALTA title insurance policy insuring the 
continued validity, enforceability, and priority of the Deed of Trust 
following the assumption. The form and content of the endorsement shall be 
satisfactory to Beneficiary. If required by the Beneficiary or the title 
insurer, the Trustor shall furnish subordination agreements from tenants of 
the Trust Property and other necessary parties in form and substance 
acceptable to the Beneficiary and the title insurer.
          (v)  In the event the Loan was made with a requirement imposed upon 
the Trustor to complete any specified repairs of the Trust Property, the 
Trustor shall not be entitled to a consent by Beneficiary pursuant to

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the terms of this provision until such repairs have been completed to 
Beneficiary's satisfaction.
           (vi) The Beneficiary may, at its option, require tax reserves as 
referred to in paragraph A.7 of this Deed of Trust, whether or not previously 
waived conditionally or otherwise as a condition to its consent.
          (vii) Unless Beneficiary, in its sole discretion, otherwise agrees 
in writing at that time, no such sale or assumption shall release Trustor or 
any guarantor or other person from liability, or otherwise affect the 
liability of Trustor or any such guarantor or other person, for payment of 
the indebtedness secured hereby.
          (viii) Beneficiary is paid an administrative fee equal to the 
greater of $1,000.00 or reimbursement of Beneficiary's reasonable 
administrative and legal fees.
           (ix) Beneficiary is paid a lump sum compensation equal to one 
percent (1%) of the loan balance and, in Beneficiary's sole discretion the 
Note Rate is increased to a rate not in excess of the then current market 
rates for comparable loans under comparable circumstances (the amount of the 
increase to be determined sole by Beneficiary).
          (x)  The payment of a transfer fee to Beneficiary's designated 
servicing agent in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the then 
outstanding loan balance.
          (xi) The provisions in the Note, the Deed of Trust and any other 
instrument securing the Note regarding the maturity, amortization or 
prepayment of this Loan shall be modfied, at Beneficiary's sole option, to 
conform to provisions being offered by Beneficiary in similar Loans at the 
time Beneficiary's waiver is sought, or in the event Beneficiary is not 
offering similar loans at such time, on such reasonable terms as Beneficiary 
may determine. Without limiting the generality or effect of the foregoing, 
waiver by Beneficiary of its right to accelerate the Loan upon any transfer 
or contract to transfer, or to require satisfaction of the conditions set 
forth in this subparagraph (b), shall not be deemed a waiver by Beneficiary 
of its right to accelerate the Loan upon any other transfer or contract to 
transfer or of its right upon such transfer or contract to transfer to 
require satisfaction of the conditions set forth above in this subparagraph 
(b).
     (c)  Permitted Intra-familv Transfer. Beneficiary will also waive its right
to the provisions of paragraph 1 1 (a) if the Loan is not then in default and
the following conditions are met: (i) Beneficiary is paid a lump sum fee of
$1,000.00; (ii) the proposed  transferees assume full personal liability for
payment and performance of the Note, the Deed of Trust, and any other security
instruments securing the Note; and (iii) the proposed transferee is (a) the
spouse or issue of Trustor, or the trustee(s) of a testamentary trust for the
benefit of such spouse or issue, that succeeded to Trustor's interest upon
Trustor's death, divorce or legal separation, or (b) the trustee(s) of an inter
vivos trust established by Trtor for estate planning purposes, provided that
Trustor is a trustee of such trust at the time of transfer.
     (d)  Changed Terms. Any changes in the provisions in the Note, this Deed of
Trust, or any other instrument securing the Note resulting from the satisfaction
of the conditions set forth in paragraph 1 l(b) above shall


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entitle Beneficiary to increase the amount of the monthly installment payment 
due on the Note to an amount determined by Beneficiary to be suffficient to 
amortize this Loan within the remainder of the amortization period originally 
used by Beneficiary to establish the original monthly payment amount for this 
Loan.
     (e)  Transfer Examples. For the purpose of, and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the occurrence at any time of any of the following
events, without Beneficiary's prior written consent, shall be deemed to be a
transfer of title to the Trust Property:
          (i)  Any sale, conveyance, assignment or other transfer of, or the
grant of a security
interest in, all or any part of the legal and/or equitable title to the Trust
Property;
          (ii) Any sale, conveyance, assignment or other transfer of, or the
grant of a  security
interest in, any share of stock of Trustor;
          (iii) Any sale, conveyance, assignment or other transfer of, or the
grant of a security interest in, any general partnership interest in Trustor; or
          (iv) Any sale, conveyance, assignment or other transfer of, or the
grant of a security interest in, any member's interest in Trustor if Trustor is
a limited liability company.
     (f)  Beneficiary hereby consents to the following transfers, provided that
the Loan is not then in default and Trustor promptly provides Beneficiary with
written notice of such transfer:
          (i)  The sale of all or part of the shares of 4Health, Inc.
     (g)  No Release. Notwithstanding anything contained in this paragraph 11 to
the contrary, assumption shall NOT release Trustor or successor in interest from
personal liability for payment and performance of the terms and conditions of
the Note.

12.  Late Charges. The Note provides that if any payment is not received by 
Beneficiary (or by the correspondent if a correspondent has been designated 
by Beneficiary to receive payments) within five (5) calendar days after its 
due date, Beneficiary, at its option, may assess a late charge equal to five 
cents for each $1.OO of each overdue payment or the maximum late charge 
permitted by the laws of the state where the Trust,groperty is located, 
whichever is less. Such late charge shall be due and payable on demand, and 
Beneficiary, at its option, may (a) refuse any late payment or any subsequent 
payment unless accompanied by such late charge, (b) add such late charge to 
the principal balance of the Note, or (c) treat the failure to pay such late 
charge as demanded as a default hereunder. If such late charge is added to 
the principal balance of the Note, it shall bear interest at the Default Rate.

13.  Deficiency. Trustor consents to a personal deficiency judgment for any 
part of the debt hereby secured which shall not be paid by the sale of the 
Trust Property, unless such judgment is prohibited by law. Any Trustor who is 
a married person hereby expressly agrees that recourse may be had

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against his or her other property, however owned, but without hereby creating 
any lien or charge thereon, for any deficiency due after sale of the Trust 
Property; except that this provision shall not apply in the case of a Trustor 
who executes this Deed of Trust but not the Note secured hereby.

14.  Waiver of Rights Regarding Property. To the extent permitted by law, 
Trustor hereby releases and waives: (a) all rights to any homestead exemption 
in the Trust Property; (b) all rights of dower and curtesy in the Trust 
Property; and (c) all rights to possession of the Trust Property during any 
period allowed by law for redemption.

15.  Waiver of Right to Marshal. Trustor, for Trustor and for all persons 
hereafter claiming through or under Trustor or who may at any time hereafter 
become holders of liens junior to the lien of this Deed of Trust, hereby 
expressly waives and releases all rights to direct the order in which any of 
the Trust Property shall be sold in the event of any sale or sales pursuant 
hereto and to have any of the Trust Property and/or any other property now or 
hereafter constituting security for any of the indebtedness secured hereby 
marshaled upon any foreclosure of this Deed of Trust or of any other security 
for any of said indebtedness.

16.  Severability. In the event any provision contained in this Deed of Trust 
shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any 
respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any 
other provision of this Deed of Trust, but this Deed of Trust shall be 
construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never 
been contained herein.

17.  Signature on Deed of Trust only. Notwithstanding any other provision of 
this Deed of Trust, any person who executes this Deed of Trust, but not the 
Note secured hereby, shall have no personal liability on the Note or for any 
deficiency judgment which may be obtained upon foreclosure of this Deed of 
Trust. Such persons jointly and severally waive presentment, demand, protest, 
notice of intent to accelerate the Note, notice of acceleration of the Note, 
and all notices and agree that Beneficiary, without notice to them or their 
consent, and upon such terms as Beneficiary may deem advisable, and without 
affecting in any way Beneficiary's rights hereunder as against the Trust 
Property, may:
     (a)  Extend, release, surrender, exchange, compromise, discharge or modify
any right or obligation secured by or provided by this Deed of Trust or any
other instrument securing the Note, or
     (b)  Take any other action which Beneficiary may deem reasonably
appropriate to protect its security interest in the Trust Property.

18.  Governing Law. The law of the State where the Trust Property is located 
shall goven the validity, interpretation, construction and performance of 
this Deed of Trust.

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19.  Financial Statements. Within one hundred twenty (12O) days of the close 
of each fiscal year of Trustor. Trustor shall fumish Beneficiary, at 
Trustor's expense, all in a form satisfactory to Beneficiary and certified by 
Trustor or guarantors, as the case may be, with (a) annual statement of 
operations of the Trust Property, stating that such annual statement presents 
fairly the financial condition of the Trust Property being reported upon and 
has been prepared in accordance with sound accounting principles consistently 
applied, (b) the financial statement for any tenants in whom Trustor has a 
controlling interest, and (c) Trustor's financial statement. The annual 
operating statement shall include an annual rent schedule, and a schedule of 
gross receipts of each tenant who is obligated to pay additional rent based 
on a percentage of gross receipts.

20.  Prepayment Charges. Prepayment charges will be imposed, as specified in 
the Note, to the extent permitted by law, whether the prepayment is (a) 
voluntary, involuntary, or by operation of law, (b) in connection with a 
default in performance of the payment obligations or any other obligations 
under the Note or under any instrument securing the Note, or (c) required by 
Beneficiary as provided herein in connection with a transfer or contract to 
transfer the Trust Property, provided that no prepayment charges shall be 
added to sums prepaid with casualty insurance proceeds or condemnation 
awards, or when the Note is prepaid within one Hundred Eighty (18O) days of 
its maturity date.

21.  Notice and opportunity to Cure. Notwithstanding any other provision of 
this Deed of Trust, Beneficiary shall not accelerate the sums secured hereby 
because of a nonmonetary default (defined below) by Trustor unless Trustor 
fails to cure the default within fifteen (15) days of the earlier of the date 
on which Beneficiary mails or delivers written notice of the default to 
Trustor. For purposes of this Deed of Trust, the term "nonmonetary default" 
means a failure by Trustor or any other person or entity to perform any 
obligation contained in the Note or any other Loan document, other than the 
obligation to make payments provided for in the Note or any other Loan 
document. If a nonmonetary default is capable of being cured and the cure 
cannot reasonably be completed within the fifteen (15) day cure period, the 
cure period shall be extended up to sixty (6O) days so long as Trustor has 
commenced action to cure within the fifteen (15) day cure period, and in 
Beneficiary's opinion, Trustor is proceeding to cure the default with due 
diligence. No notice of default and no opportunity to cure shall be required 
if during any 12-month period Beneficiary has already sent a notice to 
Trustor concerning default in the performance of the same obligation. None of 
the foregoing shall be construed to obligate Beneficiary to forebear in any 
other manner from exercising its remedies and Beneficiary may pursue any 
other rights or remedies which Holder may have because of a default.

22.  Notice. Trustee accepts this trust when this Deed of Trust, duly 
executed and acknowledged, is made a public record as provided by law. The 
undersigned Trustor requests that a copy of any notice of default and of any 
notice of sale hereunder be mailed to Trustor. Trustee is not obligated


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to notify any party her,eto of pending sale under any other deed of trust or 
of any action or proceeding in which Trustor, Beneficiary or Trustee shall be 
a party unless brought by Trustee. Except as otherwise provided in this Deed 
of Trust, all notices and consents required or permitted under this Deed of 
Trust shall be in writing and may be telecopied, telexed, cabled, delivered 
by hand, or mailed by first class registered or certified mail, return 
receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:

If to Trustor/Debtor:

4Health, Inc.
S485 Conestoga Court
Boulder, co 8O301

If to Beneficiary/Secured Party:

Standard Insurance Company
Mortgage Loan Servicing P7D
P. O. Box 711
Portland, OR 972O7

If to Trustee:
The Public Trustee of the County of
Boulder, State of Colorado

Changes in the respective addresses to which such notices may be directed may 
be made from time to time by any party by notice to the other parties. 
Notices and consents given by mail in accordance with this paragraph shall be 
deemed to have been given on the date of dispatch; notices and consents given 
by any other means shall be deemed to have been given when received.

23.  Entire Agreement. This Deed of Trust, the Note and any other security 
agreements securing the Note constitute the entire and complete agreement of 
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all pnor 
or contemporaneous understandings, arrangements and commitments, all of 
which, whether oral or written, are merged herein. This Deed of Trust shall 
bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Deed of Trust and any 
heir, executor, administrator, successor or assignee thereof acquiring an 
interest hereunder consistent with paragraph B. 11 above.

Signature of Trustor

4Health, Inc., a Utah corporation
By:/s/R. Lindsey Duncan
R. Lindsey Duncan
Its: President

By:
(Print Name)
Its: Controller


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AFFIX ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR EACH TRUSTOR.

STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF BOULDER

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 20th day of
February, 1997, by R. Lindsey Duncan, President of 4Health, Inc., a Utah
Corparation.
Witness my hand and official seal.
/s/Ardelle Anderson
Notary public 
My commission expires: 11-16-1999.



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