The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. They produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and response to stress. When the body is chronically stressed, cortisol levels stay elevated.  This longer term elevation can have a number of deleterious effects on the body.

We also know that celiac disease and gluten sensitivity can lead to a number of key nutrient deficiencies. These deficiencies can influence adrenal function as many are necessary for proper adrenal function.

Adrena-Calm is formulated with a unique blend of herbs and nutrients, designed to support the rejuvenation of the adrenal glands.

Research has shown that key nutrients such as Vitamin C, B2, B5, and B6 are critical to adrenal health and cortisol regulation.

Additional research has also indicated that certain nutrients are required for the synthesis of the important catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, L-Tyrosine, iron, copper, and magnesium.

Adrena-calm contains key ingredients:

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine
• Eleuthero
• American Ginseng
• Ashwagandha
• Rhodiola
• Licorice Root

Does Not Contain: Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Non-GMO ingredients, Artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. This product is Vegan/Vegetarian safe.

Suggested Use: Take 3 capsules per day with meals, best if taken in divided doses, or as suggested by your healthcare 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

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Inositol supports overall relaxation and helps maintain the proper metabolism of serotonin. It is used for the nutritional support of brain wellness and female hormonal health through its role in healthy liver function. It may also aid in attaining a restful night’s sleep.*

Ultra Inositol was formulated to:

• Promote restful sleep and overall relaxation
• Support healthy mood and cognitive function
• Support hormone balance
• Support healthy blood sugar metabolism

Suggested Use: 1 capsule per day or as recommended by your health care professional.
Does Not Contain: Gluten, Dairy, Wheat, or GMO ingredients.
Cautions: If you are pregnant of nursing, consult your health care professional before taking this product

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Only Ultra Choline combines both choline and citrate. This is important because citrate activates choline as it energizes and alkalizes the cell. Choline Citrate replenishes choline stores quickly and effectively, improving endurance and performance.*

Ultra Choline comes in a liquid form to guarantee optimum absorption and purity. The commonly used form of choline, choline bitartrate, contains cornstarch and may contain reactive or irritative antigens. Ultra Choline is contaminant free, more bioavailable than tablets or capsules and convenient.*

Choline Citrate has an important mission. Ultra Choline can increase magnesium uptake. No other form of choline has this benefit. Ultra Choline is essential for people who have a block in the primary calcium-magnesium ATPase uptake system, such as individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. This is the pathway that creates energy and takes magnesium into cells. The caveat is that the pathway requires adequate energy to work efficiently. When stress or illness compromises the immune system, and when diet, toxins, or immune reactions cause excess cellular acidity (metabolic acidosis), magnesium uptake cannot take place, and this important pathway is impaired. Bypassing the energy pathway, Ultra Choline and Ultra Mg together create a neutral charge to carry magnesium effortlessly through the cell membrane.*

Those who take magnesium but still show signs of magnesium deficiency need Ultra Choline. Cramps, muscle twitches, and spasms that persist even when magnesium is supplied indicate uptake impairment. Ultra Choline is specifically designed to facilitate magnesium uptake for everyone.*

ACTIVATED CHOLINE HAS OTHER UNIQUE BENEFITS

• Athletes in particular can benefit from Ultra Choline supplementation. Neurotransmitters that are dependent upon choline such as acetylcholine, can affect physical performance. Studies demonstrate that exercise significantly reduces choline levels.*
• Ultra Choline can increase energy for individuals who fatigue easily.*
• Choline is necessary for the proper transport and metabolism of fats. Without choline, fat accumulates in the liver. Choline Citrate increases bile acid production for gall bladder health and supports weight loss.*
• Choline Citrate enhances liver detoxification, helping it remove toxic waste products from the bloodstream.*
• Choline is essential for transmission of nerve impulses and memory function. Studies indicate that choline deficiency is linked to neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

CHOLINE CITRATE FOR BODY AND MIND

In a recent study, researchers examined random, placebo-controlled trials of choline deficiency in cognitive disorders. The reviewers found that choline had significant beneficial effects on memory function and behavior. In another study, researchers found that choline supplementation improved subjects’ memory, especially in Alzheimer’s patients.*

Choline helps the body as well as the mind. Studies show that in trained athletes, physical exertion can deplete choline stores by as much as 40%. In one such study, researchers concluded that, “Thus, the reductions in plasma choline associated with strenuous exercise may reduce acetylcholine release, and could thereby affect endurance or performance.”*

SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) teaspoon in juice or water or as directed by your health professional. Pregnant and nursing mothers need to check with their health professional before taking supplements.

1. Fioravanti M, Yanagi M: Cytidinediphosphicholine (CDP choline) for cognitive and behavioral disturbances associated with chronic cerebral disorders in the elderly. Chochrane Database Syst. Rev 2005 Apr 18; (2):CD000269.

2. Canty DJ, Zeisel SH: Lecithin and choline in human health and disease. Nutr Reviews 1994; 52: 327- 339.

3. Zeisel SH. Choline: needed for normal development of memory. J Am Coll Nutr 2000 Oct; 19 (5 Suppl):528S-531S.

4. Zeisel SH. Choline: critical role during fetal development and dietary requirements in adults. Annu Rev Nutr 2006;26:229-50.

5. Spector SA, Jackman MR, Sabounjian LA, Sakas C, Landers DM, Willis VVT: Effect of choline supplementation on fatigue in trained cyclists. Med Sci Sports Exerc 1995 May; 27(5): 668-73.

6. Conlay LA, Sabounjian LA, Wurtman RJ: Exercise and neuromodulators: choline and acetylcholine in marathon runners. Int J Sports Med 1992 Oct; 13 Suppl 1:S141-2.

7. Secades JJ, Lorenzo JL. Citicoline: Pharmacological and clinical review, 2006 update. Methods Find Exp. Clin Pharmacol. 2006 Sep;28 Suppl B:1-56.

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It’s clear that there is a link between celiac disease (and NCGS) and thyroid dysfunction, and that a gluten free diet can help manage thyroid conditions. However, there is another important link to discuss. That is that many of the nutritional deficiencies caused by gluten can impact the thyroid and its functions. Below are some common malabsorption-related deficiencies found in those with celiac disease and NCGS and how they may impact the thyroid:

• Iodine: Iodine is a key player in thyroid hormone health and studies have shown that proper levels can support thyroid function. One study looked at pregnant women in particular, who, like those with celiac disease, are commonly deficient. The study found that a daily supplement containing 150 μg of iodine improved the iodine status from mild iodine deficiency to iodine sufficiency, which had a positive impact on thyroid hormone levels.
• Selenium: Selenium has been implicated in the development of autoimmune thyroiditis and many studies have shown that selenium supplementation may decrease thyroid antibodies in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis.
• Protein – most Americans eat too many carbohydrates and not enough protein. Protein is absolutely necessary to form the backbone of thyroid hormone (particularly the amino acid in protein called tyrosine). Protein is also responsible for carrying thyroid hormone through the bloodstream to your tissues.
• Magnesium – this mineral helps your body make TSH (the hormone made in your brain that tells your thyroid gland to make T4).

For our thyroid to work properly, our brain has to stimulate our pituitary gland to produce thyroid stimulating hormones.

This premium gluten free, glandular formula is rich in nutrients that support the proper regulation of thyroid hormone secretion, and it offers key nutrients and strong antioxidants such as Copper, Manganese, and Superoxide Dismutase that help protect the thyroid.

Suggested Dose: Take 2-4 tabsules per day in divided doses or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.

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Some of its featured benefits include:

• Support Synchronization of the Body’s Daily Biorhythms*
• Support Restful Sleep*
• Direct and Indirect Antioxidant Support*
• Support Healthy Immune Response*
• Support Brain Health*

Suggested use:

Take one tablet with water 20 minutes before bedtime, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Controlled Release Melatonin does not contain wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, animal or dairy products, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives.

This formula is not intended for use by children under 12 years of age. Do not take when operating machinery or driving a vehicle.

*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.

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Lack of sleep is one of the most detrimental components to our health. In the U.S., sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders are a major contributing factor to diseases. Lack of sleep has been linked to cancer, heart disease, obesity and weight gain, diabetes, depression, and much much more. We live in a world that can demand busy and stressful lifestyles, but it is important to remember that even going gluten free sometimes fails to help a person heal simply because they are not getting adequate rest. 

Sleep well was formulated to induce the relaxation needed to support better sleep for those experiencing temporary sleeplessness.

Some of its key features include*:

• Supports Restorative Sleep
• Helps Induce Relaxation
• Supports Positive Mood 

Ingredients:  

• Valerian Root Extract – this botanical has been studied for its properties of inducing sleep. It also has active components that have muscle relaxant properties. 
• Jujube Seed Extract – this seed has historically been used as a sedative herb. It has been shown to reduce stress, conserve energy, and promote sleep. It is especially useful for those with symptoms of nervous exhaustion, fatigue, irritability, and the inability to sleep. 
• L-Theanine – this green tea amino acid is considered a relaxant. Studies have shown it can help with stress reduction, relaxation without drowsiness, decreased nervousness from common fatigue, and reducing nervous irritability. 
• Passionflower Extract – this herb is best known for its historical use as a relaxing and calming herb. Passionflower has also been shown to offer sleep benefits for adults with fluctuations in sleep quality. 
• Hops Strobile Extract – this vine has been used for centuries for its relaxing properties, among other health benefits. It has been found to improve sleep quality by decreasing sleep latency and wake time through the night.  

Does Not Contain: Wheat, gluten, yeast, ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, and artificial preservatives.

Daily Use: Take two (2) capsules one hour before sleep.

Optimal Use: As directed by your health professional. 

High Stress Use: As directed by your health professional. 

How to Use: Can be taken with or without food. Recommended to take one hour before bedtime. 

Precautions: Do not consume this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your physician for further information. 

Questions: 

Is this safe for children? Supplementation in children should always be monitored by their pediatrician.

Is this safe for a pregnant or nursing mother? Pregnant or nursing mothers should always consult with their health professional before supplementing.

Should this be taken at a specific time of the day? Best taken 2 hours before bedtime. 

The Science: 

1. Ebadi, M. Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine. Valerian for Sleep disorders. CRC Press pp. 670-681. 
2. Santos MS, Ferreira F et al. Synaptosomal GABA release as influenced by valerian root extract–involvement of the GABA carrier. Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther. 1994; 327(2):220- 31.
3. Benke D, Barberis A, Kopp S, et al. GABA A receptors as in vivo substrate for the anxiolytic action of valerenic acid, a major constituent of valerian root extracts, Neuropharmacology. 2009 Jan;56(1):174-181. 
4. Kemper K. Valerian Monograph. The Longwood Herbal Task Force. Found online at: www.mcp.edu/herbal/ valerian/valerian.pdf. 
5. Ziegler G, Ploch M, Miettinen-Baumann A, Collet W. Efficacy and tolerability of valerian extract LI 156 compared with oxazepam in the treatment of non-organic insomnia—a randomized, double-blind, comparative clinical study. Eur J Med Res. 2002 Nov 25;7(11):480-6. 
6. Dhawan K, Kumar S, Sharma A. Anti-anxiety studies on extracts of Passiflora incarnata Linneaus. J Ethnopharmacol. 2001 Dec;78(2-3):165-70. 
7. Salgueiro JB, Ardenghi P et al. Anxiolytic natural and synthetic flavonoid ligands of the central benzodiazepine receptor have no effect on memory tasks in rats. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1997 Dec;58(4):887-91. 
8. Paladini AC, Marder M et al. Flavonoids and the central nervous system: from forgotten factors to potent anxiolytic compounds. J Pharm Pharmacol. 1999 May;51(5):519-26. 
9. Akhondzadeh S et al. Passionflower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial with oxazepam. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2001 Oct;26(5):363-7. 
10. Aslanargun P, Cuvas O, Dikmen B, Aslan E, Yuksel MU. Passiflora incarnata Linneaus as an anxiolytic before spinal anesthesia. J Anesth. 2012 Feb;26(1):39-44. Epub 2011 Nov 3. 
11. Ngan A, Conduit R. A double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of Passiflora incarnata (passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep quality. Phytother Res. 2011 Aug;25(8):1153-9. Epub 2011 Feb 3. 
12. Nobre AC, Rao A, Owen GN. L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state. Asia Pac J Clin Nutri. 2008;17(S1):167-168. 
13. Draco Herbs Website: www.dracoherbs.com/wildjujube 2.htm 
14. Feng ZY et al. [Sedative and anticonvulsant effect of jujuboside A]. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2002 Apr;31(2):103-106. 
15. Shou C, Feng Z, Wang J, Zheng X. The inhibitory effects of jujuboside A on rat hippocampus in vivo and in vitro. Planta Med. 2002 Sep;68(9):799-803. 
16. Shou CH, Wang J, Zheng XX, Guo DW. Inhibitory effect of jujuboside A on penicillin sodium induced hyperactivity in rat hippocampal CA1 area in vitro. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2001 Nov;22(11):986-90. 
17. Wu SX, Zhang JX, Xu T, Li LF, Zhao SY, Lan MY. [Effects of seeds, leaves and fruits of Ziziphus spinosa and jujuboside A on central nervous system function] Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1993 Nov;18(11):685-7, 703-4. 
18. Fussel A, Wolf A, Brattstrom A. Effect of a fixed valerianHop extract combination (Ze 91019) on sleep polygraphy in patients with non-organic insomnia: a pilot study. Eur J Med Res. 2000 18;5(9):383-90.

*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. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.

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Chronic pain is a very real and very common issue faced by millions. 

More often than not, many gravitate towards treating pain with steroids, NSAIDS, and powerful narcotics.

…but what about those who are looking for more natural alternatives? 

People are often told that muscle and joint pain are just a normal part of the aging process, or that it’s in their head. But what most doctors fail to acknowledge is the role your diet and lifestyle play in the development and progression of muscle and joint pain and related disorders. 

If you are experiencing any sort of pain or you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic pain disorder or autoimmune disease, I strongly urge you to get tested for gluten sensitivity – even if you don’t have abdominal symptoms. There is a good chance that a grain-free diet will significantly reduce or even completely eliminate your pain if you give it enough time. 

Muscle Ease is a synergistic blend of botanicals which are historically used for their ability to support a sense of tranquility and calmness. Together these ingredients can help induce muscle relaxation, giving your body the much needed push towards a grain-free, pain-free lifestyle.*

Some of its key ingredients include:

• Kava Rhizome Extract – traditionally used for a number of health issues, including stress, irritability, and muscle spasms. 
• Valerian Root and Passionflower – well-known for their calming properties, and can help reduce the sensation of muscle stress. 
• Hops Strobile and Chamomile Flower Extract – known to bind to the GABA receptors, furthering the sense of relaxation.

Does Not Contain: Gluten, Yeast, Artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Suggested Use: Take 1 capsules per day, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

High Stress Use: Take 2 capsules per day, in divided doses, or as directed by your healthcare 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

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