When most people think of inflammation they think of arthritic joints, or maybe a sprained ankle. But did you know your brain can become inflamed, too? The problem is an inflamed brain won’t hurt. Instead you should look for other symptoms of brain inflammation. These include brain fog, slow thinking, fatigue, and depression. Brain fog is …
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In the 1800s the average girl didn’t hit puberty until she was 15. Today the average age of puberty is 12, while the numbers of children showing signs of puberty before age 10 is at all time high and rising. We have seen the age at which children, primarily girls, hit puberty drop in just the last …
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Do you have an older loved one in your life who seems to be wasting away no matter what you do to keep them nourished and healthy? This may be due to a condition called SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. SIBO happens when bacteria that normally belong in the large intestine travel backwards to …
When it comes to battling inflammation and autoimmunity, research shows resveratrol and curcumin work better when taken together than separately. Supplemental resveratrol is derived from Japanese knotweed and the compound is also found in the skin of red grapes. Curcumin is derived from the curry spice turmeric. Both are well known for their antioxidant, inflammation-quenching …
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Alzheimer’s and memory loss can seem like a sort of death sentence that strikes out of the blue and has no cure. Although genetics play a role, so does your diet and lifestyle, which means you can do something about Alzheimer’s and memory loss before the damage is too great. In the first study of its kind, …
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When someone breaks your heart, a loved one dies, or tragedy of another nature hits you, people often report the grief feels like a physical pain. That’s because your brain reacts to heartbreak or grief the way it would to an injury. Knowing this can help us put some natural pain-relieving strategies to work when grief is threatening to …
You may have heard of the importance of an alkaline diet. It can help reduce acidity in the body and prevent bone demineralization, kidney stones, back pain, muscle wasting, hypertension, stroke, cancer, asthma and exercise-induced asthma. The foods you eat profoundly affect how acidic or alkaline you are, and thus your health. Let’s begin with …
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Everyone has heard that high cholesterol is bad for heart health. But as it turns out, the association between cholesterol and cardiovascular disease has been somewhat misrepresented. Doctors are starting to accept that cholesterol levels do not necessarily predict risk for heart disease as much as we thought. Consider the following: 75 percent of people who have …
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The most commonly diagnosed medical condition in the United States is high blood pressure, or hypertension, and blood pressure medications are among the top 10 most commonly prescribed drugs. However, these medications can cause undesirable side effects. It’s better to address the underlying causes of high blood pressure—research shows diet and lifestyle changes are just …
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Have you noticed signs banning the wearing of perfumes or heavy fragrance in some places? Or perhaps you yourself experience unpleasant or even debilitating symptoms when exposed to perfumes, scented products, gasoline fumes, car exhaust, or other chemical odors. A growing number of people suffer migraines, rashes, fatigue, mood changes, autoimmune flare ups, or …
You know you need to kick the soda habit, so why not just drink diet soda? It may be tempting, but there are no free rides when it comes to artificial chemicals. Aspartame, sold under the names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, Equal-Measure, and AminoSweet, is in more than 6,000 foods, including diet sodas, and has received …
Chronic pain can drain you of energy, joy, and hope and make everyday activities seem like insurmountable obstacles. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, prescription pain meds, and steroids may bring temporary relief, but they come with complications and do not address the underlying causes of chronic pain. For more genuine and permanent relief, it’s important to address …
Embarking on a diet to repair leaky gut, or intestinal permeability, can be a daunting task. But with cultured vegetables on the gut-healing menu, the diet can also be fun and inventive. Culturing, or fermenting, is an ancient art of preserving various vegetables that not only imparts a zesty flavor but also creates beneficial enzymes, probiotics, …
Do you suffer from brain fog — that spacey, detached feeling like your head is in a fish bowl? Do you suffer from depression, or does your child have autism? Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s? These conditions are signs of possible brain inflammation, or a brain “on fire.” Although a head injury or infection are commonly …
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Adrenotone™ is a combination of standardized adaptogenic herbs and nutrients which are known to contribute to rejuvenating the adrenals. This product is designed to help support healthy cortisol levels, hypothalamic and pituitary function (HPTA axis), and catecholamine production (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine).
Adrenotone™ is a combination of standardized adaptogenic herbs and nutrients which are known to contribute to rejuvenating the adrenals. This product is designed to help support healthy cortisol levels, hypothalamic and pituitary function (HPTA axis), and catecholamine production (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine).
Nitrogreens® supplies a rich source of phytonutrients, including isoflavones, polyphenols, natural carotenoids, betalains, glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, as well as naturally occurring enzymes, vitamins and trace minerals. It supplies a 100% all-organic, proprietary blend, which contains an extremely high chlorophyll content. The ingredients are enzymatically active and grown from heirloom seeds. Additionally, the contents supply a high ORAC value.
NitroGreens® Recipes
A Sip of Summer: Mix up a pitcher of NitroGreens® and add ice. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Pour into glasses with lemon wedges for a delicious and nutritious alternative to iced tea.
To Combat the Cold: Mix up a glass of NitroGreens® using hot water. Serve with honey for a warm and soothing, nutrient-rich alternative to cocoa.
NitroGreens® Brownies Recipe submitted by Dr. Alex Vasquez. Click on Dr. Vasquez’s link under Events/ Speaker Bios to watch a video clip of Dr. Vasquez preparing these delicious and nutritious treats using the ingredients below.
1 cup prunes
1 cup almonds
1 cup wheat bran (or oats)
1/2 cup organic cocoa (no sugar added)
6 scoops(1/2 cup) NitroGreens® powder
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup water
1/2 – 1 tsp cinnamon
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that is an essential co-factor for several carboxylation reactions involved in metabolism. Recent studies have expanded biotin’s metabolic role, claiming that the vitamin maintains healthy genetic expression of the many enzymes for which it is a cofactor
• Helps support healthy hair and nails
• Made with hypoallergenic, vegan ingredients
Homocysteine Supreme™ contains synergistic nutrients, including folate in the bioidentical, bioactive form, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, known to facilitate the efficient metabolism of homocysteine. Homocysteine Supreme™ maintains a healthy homocysteine pathway, allowing for the normal production of its necessary and important end products. These include the sulfur-containing amino acids taurine and cysteine, and the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine. An optimally functioning homocysteine pathway provides methyl and sulfur groups for biochemical reactions such as detoxification, healthy immune function, ideal joint and cartilage structure, and brain and cardiovascular health.
• 100% USDA Certified Organic
• Rich in the superfoods and phytonutrients that are missing in our modern diets
• Spirulina and chlorella are among the richest nutrient sources on the planet
• Alkaline greens support detoxification and deliver a boost of antioxidants
• Includes Peruvian maca root for optimal mental clarity and vitality & hormonal health
• Ashwagandha promotes ideal immune function and encourages stress relief
• Infused with turmeric and ginger to support inflammation balance
Organic Greens superfood juice powder is a potent blend of 14 powerful plant foods. Physician formulated with 100% certified organic vegetables, fruits, and adaptogenic herbs for a healthy stress response, it also boasts organic turmeric and ginger root to support a healthy inflammatory response.
Organic Greens is perfect for anyone who:
• Wants to save a lot of money vs buying juice from a juice bar
• Is looking to save a lot of time versus juicing produce every morning
• Wishes to alkalize their body, increasing healthy PH
• Travels often and wants a doctor designed source of organic nutrition
• Wants to mitigate stress & balance hormonal health
Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid synthesized in the body from the amino acid phenylalanine. It is a precursor from which the body makes dopamine, which is then converted to norepinephrine and then to epinephrine. This formula provides 1,200 mg of L-tyrosine, along with vitamin C for its role as a cofactor in neurotransmitter production. Tyrosine is ideally taken on an empty stomach or 2 hours before a protein-containing meal to avoid competition with other amino acids for absorption.
Recommended Use: Take 2 capsules per day on an empty stomach or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Pure PaleoMeal® is a nutrient-dense meal supplement with complete protein, healthy fats, a very low glycemic impact, and nutrients predominantly in their bioidentical forms. It features HydroBEEF™, a highly concentrated pure bone broth protein isolate sourced from animals raised in Sweden without hormones, and fed a diet entirely free of GMO grains, grasses, hay, and/or ensilage. The protein is produced through an exclusive hydrolysis and ultra-filtration process that enables the protein to be hydrolyzed or ‘split’ into a high concentration of functional peptides. Delivering protein in the form of peptides allows for easier absorption and assimilation.
Pure PaleoMeal® is the perfect choice to complement any meal that may be lacking in calories and nutrients, or as a quick, convenient, nutrient-dense snack. It is available in chocolate and vanilla flavors, and is sweetened with stevia leaf extract.
VegeMeal™ is a dairy-free, plant-derived alternative to our popular whey-based WheyMeal™, featuring a natural pea protein isolate as its protein source. VegeMeal™ is casein-free, lactose-free and gluten free, and offers the same comprehensive blend of added nutrients as our original WheyMeal™ to promote health and healing.
Cal-Mag Citrate Effervescent Powder helps maintain normal bone and muscle health. An analysis of a large number of previously conducted research studies on calcium and bone mass showed that daily supplementation of 500-1,500 mg of a well-absorbed form of calcium supports bone mass in adolescents, young adults, older men, and postmenopausal women. In addition to playing an essential role in maintaining normal bone density, magnesium is essential for normal cardiac rhythmicity, normal pulmonary function, and healthy blood glucose regulation.
The addition of vitamin C also supports immune function and connective tissue. Per scoop, Cal-Mag Citrate Effervescent Powder provides 500 mg each of calcium and vitamin C, and 200 mg of magnesium. The effervescence created by adding the powder to water enhances the absorption of the citrate-mineral chelates. Thorne’s Cal-Mag Citrate Effervescent Powder is NSF Certified for Sport®.
LV-GB Complex™ is a comprehensive formula designed to support bile flow for the normal processing and elimination of toxins through the specific combination of nutrients and herbs in this formula. By supporting liver and gallbladder function, LV-GB Complex™ assists with the elimination of fatty substances from the liver, and with the digestion and assimilation of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.
Healthy blood sugar metabolism support
Benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), provides healthy blood sugar metabolism support and helps protect the body’s tissues against advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and oxidative stress.
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended dose Do not purchase if the outer seal is broken or damaged. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Vitamin K supplement with K1 and two forms of K2
Life Extension’s Super K combines vitamin K1 with two forms of vitamin K2 in a once-daily vitamin K supplement to help support bone & heart health.
ProbioSpore™ is an industry-leading, broad-spectrum, spore-based probiotics. It is comprised of a diverse combination of 5 different bacillus strains formulated to optimize gastrointestinal health Spore-based strains such as Bacillus are vital to the food chain as they have the intrinsic ability to produce a multitude of enzymes, secretory proteins, antimicrobial compounds, vitamins, and carotenoids.
Liver is nature’s most concentrated source of Vitamin A and is a vital nutrient for skin health. Vital Proteins’ Beef Liver is sourced from grass-fed cows from New Zealand to ensure a natural, high quality, and sustainable source of this ancient nutritional powerhouse.
– Convenient capsule
– Healthy skin*
– Energy support*
– Healthy bones and joints*
– Support strong tendons and ligaments*
Typical Amino Acid Profile:
Alanine 120 mg
Arginine 130 mg
Aspartic Acid 190 mg
Cystine 30 mg
Glutamic Acid 260 mg
Glycine 120 mg
Histidine†† 60 mg
Isoleucine†† 90 mg
Leucine†† 190 mg
Lysine†† 120 mg
Methionine†† 50 mg
Phenylalanine†† 110 mg
Proline 90 mg
Serine 90 mg
Threonine†† 100 mg
Tryptophan†† 40 mg
Tyrosine 80 mg
Valine†† 120 mg
If you are pregnant, nursing or have a medical condition, consult your physician before use.
NeuroCalm™ is designed to promote the activity of GABA and serotonin, which may help support healthy mood, cravings, and feelings of calm, satiety, and satisfaction.** NeuroCalm™ contains PharmaGABA®, a form of GABA naturally manufactured via a fermentation process, which is considered more effective than chemically produced synthetic forms. Support for the production of calming neurotransmitters is also provided by L-theanine and taurine.**
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Insomnitol™ is a blend of botanicals, nutrients, and neurotransmitter precursors designed to support quality, restful sleep. By providing nutritional support for calm brain activity, Insomnitol™ helps promote the body’s natural ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.**
Key ingredients include botanicals that support nervous system function, PharmaGABA® (a proprietary form of GABA), L-theanine, melatonin, 5-HTP, and pyridoxal-5- phosphate (activated form of vitamin B6).
Amorphous Sediment Appearance Bacteria Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Most bacteria won’t hurt you – less than 1 percent of the different types make people sick. Many are helpful. Some bacteria help to digest food, destroy disease-causing cells, and give the body needed vitamins. But infectious bacteria can make you ill. …
Zinc Supreme™ offers chelated minerals by Albion Advanced Nutrition, the leader in mineral technology. The zinc is zinc bis-glycinate chelate and the molybdenum is bis-glycinate chelate. These are ideal chelates with a 2:1 molar ratio of two amino acids of glycine chemically bonded in liquid to one mineral ion of zinc or molybdenum for optimal absorption. These minerals are combined with other nutrients like vitamins B6 and taurine to provide superior results.
Made with non-GMO ingredients.
Monolaurin-Avail™ is an encapsulated formula of monolaurin (glycerol monolaurate), a form of lauric acid, which is the predominant fatty acid in coconut and palm kernel oils and is also present in human breast milk (as 3.5-6.6 percent of total calories). This product is designed to offer potent support for immune health without adverse effects on the beneficial intestinal flora. It contains vitamin C for the added immune benefit, and sunflower lecithin to enhance the absorption of the monolaurin.
This product is made with non-GMO ingredients.
Lithium orotate is lithium bound to orotic acid, which improves its bioavailability. It is thought that some of the nutritional benefits of lithium come from its ability to support the synthesis and recycling of inositol, a primary component of the phosphoinositol signaling pathway. Research also shows that lithium supports the health and function of the hippocampus.
The addition of vitamin B12 and trimethylglycine (TMG) to Lithium Synergy helps support healthy methylation pathways; vitamin B12 is also needed for the synthesis of SAMe.
HistaEze™ is a synergistic blend of nutrients that provides natural support to help balance the immune response during allergy season. It features Tinofend®, a patented and clinically researched extract derived from the plant Tinospora cordifolia, which has been shown to regulate key immune mediators and support the activity of macrophages. Tinofend® supports the immune response by promoting a balance of phagocytic white blood cells and eosinophils.
HistaEze™ also contains quercetin, nettle leaf and vitamin C, all of which have long histories of use in helping to support immune balance during the allergy season. Additionally, bicarbonate salts are included for their role in maintaining normal histamine metabolism.
Have you been googling for ways to improve your hypothyroid or brain condition and come across suggestions to test MTHFR. What is MTHFR and what does it have to do with hypothyroidism or the brain? If you are one of the 60 percent of people with a genetic defect in the MTHFR gene, it could …
Eating a vegetable-based diets has loads of proven health benefits, including enriching your gut bacteria diversity, loading you up with plant vitamins and minerals, and ensuring you get plenty of fiber. However, if your plant-based diet is strictly vegan or strict vegetarian you may be missing out on this essential dementia-fighting nutrient: Choline. Choline is …
Amino-D-Tox™ is useful for preparing the liver for phase II detoxification. It does not contain botanicals, minerals, or B vitamins that would also upregulate phase I detoxification, which may result in intermediate metabolites that could cause sensitivity reactions. Providing nutritional support for phase II detoxification helps conjugate toxins and prepare them for safe elimination from the body.**
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take six capsules per day between meals, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
We live in a sea of toxins and we all carry significant amounts of heavy metals and environmental toxins in our bodies. Even if you eat all organic foods, drink filtered water, and use non-toxic home and body products, you will still come in contact with numerous toxins as a part of daily modern life. …
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People tend not to think about their gallbladder unless gallstones become a painful and debilitating problem requiring surgery. However, your gallbladder could be causing gut problems or chronic inflammatory issues, even if you have no overt gallbladder symptoms. In fact, gallbladder issues are one of the most common reasons people have chronic gastrointestinal symptoms that …
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Thyroid Synergy™ was designed to be a top-quality, all-in-one formula for the nutritional support of thyroid function. The non-stimulating adaptogenic botanical American ginseng (Panax quinquifolius) helps maintain healthy cortisol, blood glucose and insulin levels, along with a balanced conversion of peripheral thyroid hormone. Essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients work synergistically to provide a premium thyroid product in just two capsules a day.
Made with non-GMO ingredients.
When we go to the doctor with symptoms of acid reflux, gas, bloating and heartburn, typically the diagnosis of high stomach acid is based purely on symptoms — not a lab test for stomach acid levels — resulting in a prescription for antacids, histamine type 2 receptor agonists (H2 blockers), Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), or …
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How can the 6 R’s help your digestion and autoimmunity? Do you have autoimmunity and have tried everything to heal your gut? Maybe you’ve “gone Paleo,” made barrels of bone broth, stopped sugar and gluten and eaten lots of probiotic foods. You might have even taken tons of supplements, and it seems like it’s not working. …
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Asthma is one of the most common diseases in America, affecting nearly 1 in 12 people. It can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or health condition regardless of whether or not you have a history of respiratory issues or not. Asthma causes the airways to swell up and reduce the surface area available …
Homocysteine is a common amino acid in your blood. You get it mostly from eating meat. High levels of it are linked to early development of heart disease. A high level of homocysteine is a risk factor for heart disease. It’s associated with low levels of vitamins B6, B12, and folate, as well as renal disease. It is also important in our detoxification glutathione pathway.
When we go to the doctor with symptoms of acid reflux, gas, bloating and heartburn, typically the diagnosis of high stomach acid is based purely on symptoms — not a lab test for stomach acid levels — resulting in a prescription for antacids, histamine type 2 receptor agonists (H2 blockers), Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), or …
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Niacin Support Niacin is a required nutrient and is part of the B vitamin family. It is known as “nicotinic acid,” which is found in red meat, chicken, turkey, beans, and grains. Taking niacin can cause flushing or burning of your skin. Niacin has many health benefits: Increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) by 20-35%. No other …
Alpha-Lipoic Acid capsules, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contain 100 mg of pure alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is a non-vitamin coenzyme that carries out important metabolic and antioxidant functions in the body.
FUNCTIONS Alpha-lipoic acid is a nutritional coenzyme that participates in the energy metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, with a particular role in blood glucose disposal. It is also able to scavenge a number of free radicals. As both a fat and water-soluble, sulfur-containing coenzyme, alpha-lipoic acid functions in the body as part of several multi-enzyme complexes located in the mitochondria. Alpha-lipoic acid is essential for metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, for the conversion of their energy into ATP. Two of these enzyme complexes, pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) and alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase (KGDH) are part of the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle), and as such assume a central role for general energy production. Another lipoic acid containing enzyme complex, branched-chain keto-acid dehydrogenase (BCKADH), is involved in deriving energy from the branched chain amino acids, leucine, isoleucine, and valine. A related metabolic function of alpha-lipoic acid is its role in blood glucose disposal. This important coenzyme appears to be necessary for the normal transport of blood glucose into the cell. This may be explained by its functions in the glucose-metabolizing enzymes, PDH and alpha-KGDH, but some researchers suspect a more direct role in cellular glucose uptake at the cell membrane. As early as 1959, alpha-lipoic acid was suggested to be an antioxidant, since it could extend the actions of vitamin C in guinea pigs, and those of vitamin E in rats. It is only recently, however, that the specific actions of alpha-lipoic acid in free radical quenching, metal chelation, and antioxidant regeneration have been investigated. Body cells and tissues are threatened continuously by damage caused by toxic free radicals and reactive oxygen species (e.g., peroxides) which are produced during normal oxygen metabolism, and by toxic agents in the environment. Free radicals, once formed, are capable of disrupting metabolic function and cell structure. When this occurs, additional free radicals are produced which, in turn, can result in more extensive damage to cellular structure and function. Alpha-lipoic acid is unique among biological antioxidants, because it is soluble in both water and lipids. This allows it to neutralize free radicals just about everywhere in the body, inside and outside the cells. Due to its unique sulfurcontaining structure, alpha-lipoic acid can scavenge several types of free radicals, such as the highly reactive hydroxyl, and singlet oxygen free radicals. It is also capable of suppressing the generation of free radicals in the first place, since alpha-lipoic acid chelates transition metals, such as iron and copper. Because alpha-lipoic acid is involved in so many different antioxidant functions in virtually all body tissues, it has been called the universal antioxidant. Besides being a universal free radical scavenger, alpha-lipoic acid can also recharge other antioxidant systems throughout the body. As mentioned earlier, it can extend the activity of vitamins C and E. In addition, alpha-lipoic acid can also regenerate glutathione.
INDICATIONS Alpha-lipoic acid may be a beneficial dietary supplement for individuals who wish to supplement with lipoic acid.
There are a lot of differences between this test and others such as the CAR 205. One difference is that this one is from performed using urine samples, while the CAR tests are from saliva. The DUTCH Complete is the most advanced hormone test, offering an extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones and melatonin, …
