CoQ10 is involved in all oxygen utilizing metabolic reactions (aerobic) within the body and helps muscle cells convert fat and carbohydrates for energy. Research supports the use of CoQ10 in controlling blood pressure and preventing heart disease by reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol. As an antioxidant, CoQ10 is important because it regenerates the antioxidant power of vitamins C and E. This keeps the free radical damage down and helps with slowing the aging process. Anyone taking a statin medication to lower their cholesterol must supplement their diet with CoQ10.  Statin medications decrease the body’s production of CoQ10. I Recommend that anyone with high cholesterol or in the second cycle of health and above take 50-200 mg of Co-Q10 per day.

Better Sleep Formula: This is a wonderful formula for anyone who is having trouble sleeping and/or cannot relax. When the Stress Response is out of balance the body will have trouble relaxing and your natural sleep patterns will be disrupted. The Better Sleep Formula allows the body and nervous system to relax naturally so you can get a deep REM sleep and wake up refreshed in the morning.

Magnesium: This is a naturally occurring mineral in the body. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body, especially for the muscles, nerves, bones and the heart.
Valerian: Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb since at least the times of ancient Greece and Rome. Its therapeutic uses were to treat nervousness, trembling, headaches and insomnia. Valerian helps the body to relax naturally.
Inositol: This is a naturally occurring nutrient classified as a carbocyclic polyol. In the human body, inositol plays a major role in preventing fats in the liver. Inositol also aids in efficient processing of nutrients into the conversion of energy, which in turn helps the body maintain a healthy metabolism. A healthy metabolism is crucial for balancing the Stress Response. One of the main reasons inositol is in the Sleep Formula; it’s considered a brain food, as it is a necessary nutrient to properly nourish the brain.
Melatonin: Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland, a small gland in the brain that helps regulate our body’s internal clock. Melatonin is essential to regulate our circadian rhythm (our natural cycle of sleep and waking hours). Natural melatonin levels decline gradually with age. Some adults produce very little melatonin or none at all. Without adequate melatonin the body cannot rest properly. Melatonin has also been shown to strengthen the immune system. The Better Sleep Formula should be taken 30 minutes before going to bed. It can be used by anyone who is having trouble sleeping. I recommend clients in the Third Cycle of Health and above to use it daily. You should never combine this formula with any type of sleeping medication. Talk to your doctor if you are taking any anti-depressant medication.

Fat Metabolizing Formula: I created this formula to give the body maximum potential of burning fat for energy without any negative side effects of stimulates. It contains the following ingredients:

Forskolin: Is the active compound in the herb coleus forskohlii, a member of the mint family, forskolin enhances fat loss by activating the enzyme adenylate cyclase. This leads to a cascade of events including activation of the hormone-sensitive lipoprotein lipase, which allows fat stored in the fat cells to be broken down so it can be used as fuel. A study from the University of Kansas (Lawrence) found that over-weight men who took forskolin for 12 weeks lost considerable more body fat than the placebo group. Forskolin has also been shown to play a major role in a variety of important cellular functions including, inhibiting histamine release, relaxing muscles, increasing thyroid function and most important increasing fat burning activity.
L-Carnitine: Carnitine is derived from an amino acid and is found in nearly all cells of the body. Carnitine plays a critical role in energy production. It transports fat into the cells mitochondria so it can be burned to produce energy. It can be found in avocados, dairy products and red meats (especially lamb and beef).
Green Tea: Green tea contains compounds called catechins, including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the primary active ingredient responsible for the tea’s fat burning effects. Green tea does contain some caffeine, which is also great for fat burning; its major fat burning effect comes from the EGCG. EGCG has the ability to inhibit an enzyme that breaks down norepinephrine, the neurotransmitter involved in regulating metabolic rate and fat burning. Green tea also provides numerous other health benefits everything from relieving headaches to lowering cholesterol.
Quercetin: This is the most abundant of the favanoids. Quercetin has many health promoting effects, including improvement of cardiovascular health and reducing the risk for cancer. Quercetin has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. All these activities are caused by the strong antioxidant action of quercetin.

5-Hydroxytryptophane (5-HTP): This modified amino acid is what the essential amino tryptophan is converted to before it forms serotonin and melatonin in the body. 5-HTP has been shown to increase serotonin, which can decrease the cravings for sweets and carbohydrates (essential for the Stress Response) and melatonin which can help relax you before bed. In a study from the University of Rome, subjects taking 5-HTP ate fewer calories per day and lost an average of 11 pounds in 12 weeks, while a placebo group had difficulty limiting caloric intake and lost only 2 pounds in the same period. Fat Metabolizing formula is recommended for anyone with elevated cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar. It is a safe and effective way to help the body to use its fat stores for energy. Since it is a complete formula 1-2 capsule a day with a meal is all that is needed.

This is a formula I created to help people with metabolic syndrome; those individuals like myself who don’t process carbohydrates well. The main ingredient is chromium. Chromium is essential for helping the body to maintain optimal insulin performance which is a key hormone in the Stress Response. In the Insulin Resistance Formula I use two type of chromium, chromium polynicotinate and chromium picolinate. This helps to significantly reduce carbohydrate cravings. Newer research has found that chromium also helps to blunt the catabolic hormone cortisol, which is the other key hormone in the Stress Response. The other two ingredients that make up this formula are. Alpha-Lipoic-Acid (ALA) and Biotin. ALA has been shown to reduce the amount of insulin released, from the pancreas into the bloodstream, by helping the cells to uptake the sugar thus lowering the insulin response when you eat carbohydrates. Biotin is a B vitamin that is needed for the formation of fatty acids and glucose, which are essential for the production of energy. Biotin helps with the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. This supplement is recommended for anyone with elevated sugar or triglycerides. As we age our bodies will have more trouble processing carbohydrates so Insulin Resistant Formula can help. Take 1-2 caps with a meal containing carbohydrates. I do not recommend IRF if you are taking blood sugar lowering medications, and as always talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.

Metabolizer CLA: This fatty acid is found in meats and dairy products. CLA has had many studies on its effectiveness, as a fat burning supplement but it is so much more. A double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study, published in the December 2000 issue of the Journal of Nutrition found that CLA not only reduces fat but also preserves muscle tissue. The studies showed that CLA was found to increase metabolic rate, decreases abdominal fat, enhances muscle growth, and lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. I have found this to be true over the years especially with clients with elevated triglycerides. I Recommend CLA-Metabolizer Formula for anyone diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides and those wanting to lose abdominal fat. Take 1-3 grams daily with meals.

Omega Max Fish Oil-Omega 3: Fish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which offers numerous health and performance benefits. These essential fats have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, boost immune and brain function, increase joint health and help the body to burn fat. I Recommend it for anyone diagnosed with increase inflammation and those with high LDL (bad) and low HDL (good) cholesterol. I also recommend it to everyone who is the third cycle of health and older. If you are taking a blood thinner medication you must talk to your doctor before taking this supplement. Take 1-3 grams with food twice to three times a day.

Selenium: This is a key component of glutathione peroxidase, a major cellular antioxidant. Selenium is also an important factor for proper thyroid metabolism, it helps the conversion of T-4 to T-3 which is five times more active than T-4. A proper thyroid metabolism helps limit damage to muscles and other tissues and is an absolute key for fat burning. Research also indicates that selenium may even posses some anti-cancer properties. I recommend selenium to anyone taking thyroid medications or a family history of thyroid disease. It’s a great preventative supplement that can increase your overall health, specially for those in the Second Cycle of Health and beyond. Take 1-2 caps daily with food.

Stress Management Formula: When we get stressed out one the first symptoms we feel is that we notice ourselves getting tired. The combinations of the B vitamins are critical for producing energy as well as the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and fat. The B complex also offers other benefits such as proper nerve and immune function. The Stress Management Formula also contains vitamin C and extra folic acid. The vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects immune system cells from damage and allows them to work more efficiently. The Folic Acid is a B vitamin also known as folate and is critical for the production and maintenance of new cells such as muscle cells. Folate also plays an important role in the conversion of arginine to nitric oxide (NO).  This is so important because Nitric Oxide relaxes and dialates blood vessels to prevent heart disease and strokes. The Stress Management Formula has twice as much folate as other B supplements for this reason. I Recommend it for anyone with elevated homocysteine levels, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. I also recommend it for anyone in the second cycle of health and above. Take one tab in the morning with breakfast.

Ultra Complete Multi Vitamin Multi Mineral: This is a multivitamin/multimineral that is complete for Stress Response management. The Daily Formula helps eliminate the possibility of nutritional deficiencies that are often brought on by stress and nutritional quality of the diet consumed. Many of these nutrients frequently can’t be produced in the body at sufficient rates to maintain optimal metabolism. I recommend the Daily Formula for everybody. Over the years I have had great success using this supplement in combination with the Stress Management Formula. I have the client take the Stress Management Formula in the breakfast and the Daily Formula with dinner. This combination works well in keeping the body balanced with the proper nutrients needed to balance the Stress Response.