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How to Get Off Psychiatric Drugs Safely
Copyright Notice Forward A Note From James Harper, Founder, The Road Back Table of Contents
Part One
3. Suggested Nutritionals for The Road Back Program 6. General Pre-Tapering and Tapering Instructions 9. Pre-Taper For: Benzodiazepines, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Anxiety & Sleep Medication 10. Pre-Taper For Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, and ADHD Medication 11. How to Taper Off Benzodiazepines, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Anxiety and Sleep Medication (Slow and Gradual Taper) 12. How to Taper Off Benzodiazepines, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Anxiety and Sleep Medication (Fast and Gradual Taper) 13. How to Taper Off Antidepressants, Anti-Psychotics and ADHD Medication (Slow and Gradual Taper) 14. How to Taper Off Antidepressants, Anti-Psychotics and ADHD Medication (Fast and Gradual Taper)
16.
What to Do If You Have Already
Started to Taper Off Your Medication
or 17. How to Taper Off Multiple Drugs 18. What You Can Do If You Have Never Taken Psychiatric Drugs 19. Science Behind The Road Back Program
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Three “Super Foods” Used on The Road Back Program “I am now more than halfway off my antidepressant, using the program. I was able to reduce a little bit of the medication with my naturopath, but we reached a standstill after the second reduction. The side effects started and we could not get rid of them. The Omega 3 got rid of the brain zaps within a few hours and they never came back. The Body Calm has been amazing at helping me stay calm during the day and with my sleep. And that barley did just what you said it would do for my energy and complete feelings. I can’t thank you enough.” J.S. New York The Basic Nutritional Premise As
you know,
the body is an amazing and complex instrument, which was designed perfectly to
deal with all the rigors of living that we encounter, provided that it is cared
for properly. However, when you alter the chemistry or systems in your body, in
some contra-survival manner, it will fight back with everything it has to
balance out the attack that has been launched. When you supply your body with the correct foods necessary to
sustain health and life, when you give your body foods that are dense in
nutritional value, when you address the body as a whole, rather than a piecemeal
project, you will benefit from and feel the marvelous results of your care. This is one of the reasons why The Road Back Program only
suggests the nutritional products listed in this chapter. If you use just any
supplement off the shelf, the chances are great that you will not receive the
same results, as the products are not nutrient filled and will not assimilate
into the body naturally and easily. Over the
last eight years, I have spent thousands of hours researching the correct and
most basic food system for The Road Back Program. And from this research, I came
to the conclusion that it was not just food, but “super foods” that were
required during the process of tapering off of psychiatric medications.
“Super foods” are highly nutritious supplements and
are considered to have a complete array of all vitamins, minerals, and amino
acids the human body may need. How This Works Your body
is naturally set up with a pro-survival inflammatory process.
This process is a natural function of our bodies,
and responds to such normal daily activities as exercise, fighting off invading
toxins, allergies, illness, incorrect foods, weight gain, medications, you name
it. A simple
example of this would be a sore throat or infected cut.
The area will become red and inflamed as the body
rushes messages and microscopic “fire fighters” to the infected area to contain
and put out the fire, and to then start the healing process. But, if your body gets overloaded, and is no longer able to
control the amount of inflammation, or more basically, does not have enough
“fire fighters” to douse the flames, then an internal switch flips, and your
systems can start to go awry, resulting in an ultimate imbalance overall. If you have any physical ailments, including menopause, weight
gain, diabetes, and so forth, and then throw psychiatric medications on top of
that, you can be adding fuel to an already burning fire. You are, in essence,
flipping the switch that overloads your body so that it can no longer function
in the manner that it was intended. Based on
this concept, I started my nutritional quest, looking for the largest
nutritional undercut, to find the most basic and most simple of all physical and
nutritional needs.
My goal was to somehow calm down all the systems of
the body naturally, and to stop the inflammation, so that each of you can stop
suffering from the very medications that might be creating, or contributing to
your problems. Once these nutrients are introduced into the body, the
internal fire has a chance to die down, the body has a chance to re-gain control
of itself, and then the healing process can start from within. This is the
simple premise that led to the discovery and development of the “super foods”
that now comprise The Road Back Program. While my nutritional research will always continue, the
current “super foods” that have been formulated for The Road Back Program are
those that provide the most nutritionally complete cellular support available on
the market, while also allowing for the most complete assimilation and
absorption. Because these “super foods” undercut genetic makeup, they are foods
most people, whether on psychiatric medications or not, derive vast benefit. As a
note, your genetic makeup is unique to you.
Your genetics are the microscopic combinations of
DNA, which are chemical compounds that determine the unique physical traits of
each living thing. As you may know, or have experienced, the area of nutrition is
one that can be littered with words that are confusing, and information so
technical, it can often overwhelm. For your benefit, I have tried to simplify
and distill what you will need to know, so that you can proceed with The Road
Back Program feeling as though you know the basic premise and how these “super
foods” work in your body and with the drugs. Thousands of people worldwide have stood where you stand now;
ready to take their lives back and free themselves from the psychiatric
medications and resulting side effects these drugs may have created. While each
person is different, and life offers no guarantees, if you follow this program
precisely as laid out, you should start to feel better and do better soon after
starting the program.
The information immediately following will provide you with
what you need to know, so that you are assured that the “super foods” you will
be taking during your tapering program will provide you with the most benefits
possible. If you require additional technical information, please read
the chapter, The Science Behind The Road Back. “Super Food” Specifics “I started your program two weeks ago and what a difference! I didn’t think you were telling the truth about the products, but I feel like a new woman. Can I stay on the products for life after the taper is over? Thank you for your efforts. You all are a godsend.” L.V. Reno, Nevada The reason these foods are so effective is that they are
simple, pure, strong and bursting with whole-food nutrition. To quote “super
food” guru David Sandoval, “You may exercise your body, but super foods exercise
your cells.” When I
first started my research into the psychiatric drug tapering problem, I relied
on available, over-the-counter nutritional products to help people with their
tapering programs.
As with any other research, there were ups and downs
to this approach, because I found that over-the-counter nutritional products
were often either too harsh, or just not of the quality that was needed to
accomplish the task at hand. I soon realized that I would need to formulate the
specific combinations that were required, and that I would have to find a
company with the highest standards available, that would manufacture these
nutritional products exactly as laid out. The
products that I recommend for The Road Back Program, are those produced by TRB
Health and a select few additional manufacturers. These products include, among
others, Power Barley Formula, Ultimate Omega 3, Body Calm capsules (or liquid),
Essential Protein Formula, RenewPro, Probiotic Supreme, Calsorption, Nature’s
Vitamin C, CalesiumD and Vitamin E.
If you have ever taken a barley product, Omega 3, or
protein drink before, and then try the TRB Health products, you typically will
notice the difference within a day. As you
are well aware, there are an enormous number of supplements, vitamins, and other
beneficial health-related products available on the market today.
The list is so long that it often becomes impossible
to even decide what to purchase. But for the success of The Road Back Program, I
have sidestepped these items, as they did not prove to successfully help people
to taper off their psychiatric medications, one for one, each and every time.
What I have
found is that throwing random, unrelated health products, in random quantities,
into your body during any form of withdrawal from psychiatric medications, will
get, at best, a “willy-nilly,” disordered, unpredictable response, or in the
worst case scenario extreme illness, or worse. While there are those who
might
benefit from such an approach, the vast majority of people will not achieve the
desired results, and could very well create many new problems for themselves and
their loved ones in the process. My goal is to help you safely taper off the medications you
are currently taking, while dramatically reducing the side effects of your
medication, as well as the side effects of withdrawal. What does work are the correct “super foods,” introduced into
your body, in the correct amounts and at the correct times throughout the day,
so that the side effects of the drugs and the side effects of the tapering
process are minimized, and the relief is increased. An example of this might be a person taking benzodiazepines, a
class of psychotropic medication (having an altering effect on a perception,
emotion, or behavior). This particular class of drug is known to create two
major side effects, anxiety, and insomnia. In order
to counter-balance and eliminate these side effects, specific “super foods,”
taken in a specific order and at specific times will accomplish the task.
Following The Road Back Program will be the path
that will stop these side effects.
Beta 1, 3-D Glucan Beta 1, 3-D Glucan is part
of the benzodiazepine, anticonvulsant and sleep medication program. In the human
immune system you will find a substance called IL-2. Individuals with low levels
of IL-2 will have anxiety and problems with sleep. Stage 2 of sleep requires a
sufficient level of IL-2 for a person to go into a deep restful sleep. Beta 1, 3-D Glucan has
been clinically proven to not only increase levels of IL-2 in the human immune
system but to keep the IL-2 levels increased for an extended period once the
product is discontinued. If you suffer from a
“benzodiazepine protracted withdrawal,” Beta 1, 3-D Glucan is a must. Body Calm One of the most common complaints of people either on
psychiatric medications or those who are trying to come off them is that they
have anxiety during the day and cannot achieve normal sleep at night. Sleep is
an integral part of daily life, which helps to stabilize mood, foster clear
thinking, and assists with quick reaction time. It provides the body with a
chance to rebuild during the sleep cycle. So even though your body is doing a
lot of work while you sleep, you should not be! Without plenty of restful sleep,
many of us find that functioning during the day is a miserable affair. Now, take
the situation you are in.
Your body is already stressed from its private war
against the medications you are ingesting each day.
It is nutritionally stripped of the basic food
elements that it needs for health and proper re-growth of cells, and now you
can’t sleep. Without sleep, anyone would understandably be a “basket case” after
just a few sleep deprived nights. And this is where the catch-22 comes into
play. The drugs
you are taking are creating the sleeplessness.
Your body’s fight to minimize the drugs you are
taking is creating your sleeplessness and the side effects of trying to withdraw
are creating your sleeplessness. There is
no way you are going to win this battle without some help.
And quite often, the doctor’s response to your
comments that you can’t sleep are met with a new prescription, for yet another
side-effect-producing drug. It was this basic insanity -producing problem that
led me on the hunt for something that would be natural to the body, and would
promote and allow sleep to occur easily, while at the same time, not creating
any new and unwanted side effects. I found the answer to this in the form of a
product made from tart cherries. A true miracle food, tart cherries, (the proprietary blend of
Body Calm) is one of nature’s most nutritionally dense foods. They contain a
wide variety of powerful anti-oxidants and phyto (plant) chemicals. Tart
cherries also have a small amount of naturally occurring melatonin and
potassium, both of which are the magic elixir when it comes to addressing the
issues of anxiety and inability to sleep. Tart cherry products are also highly
regarded because their anti-oxidant properties help with inflammation of the
joints, aches and pains, cramps, even headaches. What you
will find that is different from any prescribed medication you may be on, or
have taken in the past, is that Body Calm does not knock you out, or turn you
into a zombie. Taken during the day, Body Calm will help relieve anxiety,
without making you tired, foggy and having a feeling of not being there. Body
Calm taken at night, about an hour before bed, will help you to just fall asleep
naturally. When you wake in the morning, you won’t feel groggy, weary or like
you have to drag yourself from the sheets.
But you
will
feel as though you had a restorative, restful sleep. Body Calm Supreme Anxiety, stress, and insomnia are major withdrawal side
effects and a set of the most common side effects with all psychoactive
medication, especially during withdrawal. The Body Calm Supreme was formulated
to be used in conjunction with Body Calm to handle anxiety, stress, and
insomnia. Body CalmSupreme is made of 50 mg Body Calm and 200 mg of Passion
Flower. Passion
Flower has been used in several clinical trials during the last decade to handle
such things as, generalized anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, withdrawal off
benzodiazepines, withdrawal off opiates, narcotics, alcohol, and several other
addictive substances. Every clinical trial was successful. The same type of
Passion Flower used in the clinical trials has been used to formulate Body Calm
Supreme. Of course, not all Passion Flower is the same. There are over 500
species of Passion Flower. If you happened to use the correct species, you would
still need to pull out of this herb the specific part to achieve these results.
The Passion Flower produced by TRB Health is the
closest to the product used in all the clinical trials. Nothing else came close. This discovery and waiting until several of our own test cases
could be run delayed the publication of this book by several months. The wait
was well worth the delay. The most difficult of cases with anxiety turned around
quickly and smoothly. These side effects were gone in a few days instead of the
normal one or two weeks.
CalesiumD CalesiumD is a proprietary
blend of calcium citrate, magnesium and vitamin D3. The calcium is in a
non-ionic form to reduce the chance of calcium induced anxiety or insomnia. Many
people taking medication are calcium deficient and have the need for calcium but
the ionic form of calcium will cause increased anxiety. For the best absorption
of calcium, include the Calsorption. Calsorption
There is only one reason Calsorption was
added to our recommended product list,
calcium absorption. Calcium absorption is
a major health concern throughout the world. We hear the ads on television
constantly about a new food product enriched with calcium. With all the emphasis
being given calcium, why is
osteoporosis still
on the rise? Why is there such a problem with being overweight in America since
calcium promotes weight loss? Why do so many females suffer debilitating PMS
symptoms, pre-menopause, menopause and post-menopause?
Being calcium
deficient is not always due to not consuming enough calcium. We need to be able
to assimilate the calcium and let our body put the calcium to use.
The absorption of
calcium has been on our research agenda for several years now at The Road Back.
Many people with anxiety that take calcium will have a calcium reaction and
instead of the natural calming effect as advertised by most calcium suppliers,
these people would become overly anxious. Once these people stopped taking their
calcium, their anxiety level went back down once again. But, people taking
medication will usually need additional calcium because the medication is
depleting it from the body. Many people need to supplement daily with calcium to
help with health conditions and are caught in the “damn if I do and damn if I
don’t.”
How to improve the rate of calcium absorption
without affecting the metabolism of medication or creating a drug/supplement
interaction needed to be found. The Road Back has now found the solution.
What is the Solution? A food supplement by the name of Calsorption is the solution.
What is Calsorption and How Does
Calsorption Work? Calsorption is Inulin, a natural soluble fiber, made from
chicory roots. Inulin has been shown to increase numbers of beneficial
bacteria within the digestive system. Healthy levels of these important
bacteria can result in improved intestinal functions, relief of constipation,
digestive comfort and assist with the assimilation of calcium. In
addition, with Inulin having a positive effect on calcium absorption in
adolescents and postmenopausal women, Inulin is potentially playing a role in
bone health. Inulin is an all-natural prebiotic that supports optimal
colon functioning and mineral absorption. Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers
that are the energy source for the beneficial bacteria in the colon. By feeding
the beneficial bacteria, we keep our bodies in balance. Inulin, from chicory
root, is an easy to disperse fine granulated white powder. Furthermore, with its
mildly sweet taste, but without a surge in blood sugar levels, inulin can be
used as a sugar replacement in low calorie or diabetic-suitable foods. What are the
health benefits of Calsorption? Calsorption is a prebiotic that is fermented in the large
intestine by the beneficial bacteria, bifidobacteria. Following the consumption
of Inulin blood sugar levels are not elevated making it a quality sugar
substitute in foods for diabetics. Also, Calsorption is a soluble fiber which
may help maintain regularity. What is a
prebiotic? A prebiotic
selectively stimulates growth of healthy bacteria in the colon such as
Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, which provide benefits to the body's digestive
system. Inulin is fermented by these intestinal bacteria, and short chain fatty
acids are produced.
This can then cause a lowering of the pH in the large
intestine, and result in increased calcium absorption.
This lower pH also slows the growth of certain bacteria that can weaken the
immune system. How much
Calsorption should be consumed each day? Prebiotic benefits and calcium absorption can be seen from
Inulin at 5 grams per day. You can add 5 of the 1 gram scoops of Calsorption to
water or any other food or drink daily for this benefit.
Clinical trials have shown that 5 grams of
(Calsorption) Inulin a day will increase the assimilation of calcium by up to
38%. That is a significant increase of
absorption. You will find Inulin being used in several food products now.
However, it does require 5 grams a day of Inulin to have this effect with
calcium absorption. There are a few products now being sold that claim their
unique patented product helps with the absorption of calcium. All they have done
was add a unique substance to Inulin and filed for a patent but the real benefit
is only coming from the Inulin. These other added substances are really no more
than a filler and what the customer receives after taking it is less than 5
grams of Inulin and no true benefit. The absorption issue
with calcium cannot be emphasized enough. Weight loss requires calcium.
CLA
(conjugated linoleic acid) CLA is used as part of our
recommended weight loss program and for depression and stress. CLA has been
clinically shown to significantly lower a specific inflammation marker, IL-6,
that is directly associated with weight loss, depression and Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder. CLA has also been shown to reduce the symptom of anxiety.
CLA is Omega 6 oil
and must be taken along with an Omega 3 fish oil and vitamin E to maintain the
proper balance of Omega 3/6 and for a complete metabolism.
Diet Cleanse and Meal Replacement Many people that use or
have used an antidepressant have unexplained weight gain as a side effect. The
weight gain can begin overnight without explanation. Diet and exercise alone
will not work for weight loss when the weight gain is medication induced. We
have researched for years to come up with a solution that worked for more than a
small percentage of people. The Diet Cleanse and Meal Replacement is finally the
answer. This product should not cause a supplement/drug interaction, however,
always check with your physician before starting any diet program. Essential Protein Formula Protein,
as you all know, is a fundamental building block of the body, which can be found
in both animal and plant sources. Various animal sources include fish, chicken,
beef, as well as dairy products, eggs, and cottage cheese. Plant sources of
protein include beans, soy, and soy products, nuts, grains, and even some
vegetables, such as broccoli. However, one of the best sources of protein comes
from something called whey protein isolate.
This is a protein derived from milk, which is
obtained during the process of turning milk into cheese. Whey
isolate protein has the perfect make up to be assimilated easily, which means
you get more of the nutrients in the protein.
As well as being an excellent protein source, whey
isolate protein also acts as an antioxidant, helps support a strong and healthy
immune system, and balances out blood sugar levels.
Psychiatric medications have a terrible side effect of ramping up your blood
sugar levels, while also creating a high-level, internal, acidic environment.
When this happens, weight gain is an inevitable
result. With your blood sugar levels stabilized, you are one step closer to
being able to stop weight gain, and then start overall weight reduction. As
discussed in the section on Power Barley, the Essential Protein Formula also
contains Aktivated Barley, which as you know, is a slow-burning, good
carbohydrate, that
assimilates over an approximate four-hour time
period.
Because of this slow assimilation, your blood sugar levels
are balanced and you will not experience “spikes” in your energy levels, but you
will feel a sustained energy that carries you through your day. One of
the final ingredients that perform its own set of magic is lecithin, somewhat of
a miracle food. Lecithin, among other things, transmits nerve impulses or
messages in the brain; helps maintain the structural integrity of the cells, and
acts as a natural tranquilizer for glandular exhaustion, as well as nervous and
mental disorder.
And if that isn’t enough, a few of the other
benefits include assisting the liver in disposing of all the waste that filters
through it and out of your body, and helps relieve insomnia. With all these
benefits in place, and especially with your blood sugar levels stabilized, you
will feel less jittery, fewer mood swings, and less anxiety.
Your brain will calm down as the nerve endings are
soothed, and thus the messages that are constantly being sent and received are
more accurate and less chaotic.
Nature’s Vitamin C
The role of vitamin C for our everyday health is accepted as truth by most
people in the year 2008. When it comes to what type of vitamin C to take and how
much vitamin C to take daily, the viewpoint wars begin.
You do not need to take high doses of vitamin C if you take the correct vitamin
C and you have all the needed amino acids and other vitamins in place. Harvard
Medical School ran a clinical trial showing the results from a people eating 2
kiwi fruit each day. The vitamin C from kiwi fruit is four times higher than
oranges and the kiwi generated vitamin C was shown to assist with maintaining
DNA integrity. Of note, less than 1 kiwi fruit a day was no help and eating more
than 2 kiwi fruit a day did not provide additional help for the body.
With food sensitivities running out of control in 2008 and a rather large
percentage of the population not being able to consume kiwi due to the
sensitivities, a different source of natural vitamin C should be used.
For a person to receive the maximum potential gain from the RenewPro, a person
should have ample amount of vitamin C and vitamin E. The master antioxidant
glutathione will freely receive a toxin that has been grabbed by vitamin C and
vitamin E and allow the molecule of vitamin C and vitamin E to go back out and
grab additional toxins. If the glutathione levels are too low in the body, the
vitamin C and vitamin E will keep hold of the toxin, not release the toxin and
become toxic themselves.
It only requires a small amount of the correct vitamin C and vitamin E to be
truly effective as long as your cells have glutathione in abundance.
Vitamin C will help
lower inflammation in the body.
If your adrenals are being taxed due to anxiety, stress, depression and fatigue,
vitamin C is a must. It is vitamin C that will make the adrenals begin to
function once again. Once the adrenals begin their healing process it is common
for the feelings of anxiety and stress to lessen greatly.
Nature’s Vitamin C is the answer for what
vitamin C to take. This is an all natural vitamin C and the only vitamin C
recommended other than you eating 2 kiwi fruit each day. Power Barley Formula The Power
Barley Formula is comprised of three simple yet powerful ingredients: young
green barley, Aktivated Barley™, and carrots, all blended into a powdered form for
easy assimilation.
Easy assimilation of these vital nutrients is key to
the nutritional effectiveness of this product, as well as all the other super
foods on The Road Back Program. Power
Barley Formula is U.S.D.A. approved, and based on the contents of this formula,
and an FDA issued statement in December 2005, TRB Health can make the following
health claim regarding the Power Barley Formula: “Soluble fiber from
foods, such as Power Barley Formula, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and
cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
A serving of Power Barley Formula supplies two grams of the soluble fiber
necessary per day to have this effect.” Chlorophyll Young
green barley is a “green food,” and as such, one of the main components is
chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the single most critical substance in plants that
allows them to absorb light from the sun and convert that light into useable
energy.
Chlorophyll is what gives plants their green color. This
captured energy then translates into higher quality nutrients when ingested,
either by way of fruits and vegetables, or “green foods” such as barley grass
juice, wheat grass juice, alfalfa juice, Spirulina, and others. The part that
chlorophyll plays in the Power Barley Formula, is that it has a neutralizing
effect on the high levels of acid that have been created in your body, because
of the drugs you are taking. Between
our daily diet of highly-processed, high protein / high acid foods, and the
medications you are taking, the acid /alkaline balance in your body has been
severely thrown off. When you add young green barley to your body, the high
level of acidity starts to calm down, and move back into the balanced range it
needs to be in to repair damage, and for good health.
This green is one component that gives your body a
fighting chance in your tapering process. Other benefits include helping your
liver to detoxify, while also increasing the oxygen levels throughout your blood
stream. As noted
by the famous research scientist, E. Bircher, “Chlorophyll is concentrated sun
power and it increases the functions of the heart, affects the vascular system,
the intestines, the uterus and the lungs.
It raises the basic nitrogen exchange and is,
therefore, a tonic which, considering its stimulating properties, cannot be
compared with any other.” Glutathione and DNA Studies During my
research and DNA studies, I found that roughly 50% of the population has a
genetic variation, or inability, to accept and use Vitamins B6, B12, and Folate
easily. These three vitamins are all part of the larger group called B Complex,
which consists of eight separate B vitamins.
While all of these vitamins can be obtained from
separate sources, they are also interdependent on one another. Vitamin B6,
Vitamin B12 and Folate (otherwise referred to as folic acid when found in a
synthetic form) are critical to your health and recovery from psychiatric
medications because they deal with systems of your body that have been directly
affected by these medications. Because
of this genetic variation, 50 % of the population is lacking the components that
are needed in order to cleanse and detoxify the body, create healthy new cells,
and assist with mental and emotional factors. Additionally, the inability to
assimilate these vitamins can leave people craving these nutrients, and they may
try to satisfy this by consuming large quantities of such foods as, beans, eggs,
fish, lentils, meat, soybeans, seeds, and yogurt. However, no matter how large
the consumption of these foods, the body cannot assimilate all the nutrients,
and is often left still craving the missing nutrients. The importance of B6,
B12, and folate in the diet is also essential because these vitamins aid the
body in creating something called glutathione.
Glutathione is a small protein composed of three amino acids. Amino acids are
the building blocks of the body, and they build every part and every system in
our bodies. We do create glutathione naturally from a variety of foods. However,
the level that can be achieved solely from your daily food intake is not enough
to supply the demands that are being created by drug toxins.
Glutathione is the master anti-oxidant in the body,
and is directly involved with detoxification.
Glutathione binds up toxins in the body, and
transforms them so they are capable of being excreted. In order to do its job
properly and at maximum levels, an ample supply of glutathione is constantly
needed. The human body must have an ample supply of vitamin B6,
vitamin B12, and folate in order to convert one amino acid into another amino
acid, which leads to the natural production of glutathione within the cells.
This is a naturally occurring process when B6, B12 and folate are present. The
body does not need or require a glutathione supplement for this process. Once the body receives and recognizes that it has enough of
the basic nutrients required, it will set about creating all the glutathione it
needs. Lacking the correct nutrients, your immune system and many other areas of
your body will not be able to effectively get the show on the road, so to speak.
With an immune system that is not fully functional, and toxins not being broken
down and eliminated, your body will suffer the side effects of drug withdrawal
even more, as your toxicity levels rise. Aktivated
Barley™ The second ingredient in the Power Barley formula is Aktivated
Barley, and no…Aktivated is not misspelled. Barley historically has been used by
everyone from the Romans in war, to the Greek gladiators training for the ring,
to mothers who use this magical food to feed their babies. Aktivated Barley is
barley, which has been turned into a “super food,” via a patented process that
captures all of the barley’s powerful nutrients and energy just before
flowering. Capturing these
vital nutrients before the bloom stage provides you with more of what makes
barley the miracle food that it is. Aktivated Barley is an excellent, slow
burning, good
carbohydrate.
Because it is slow burning, it allows for a continuous,
balanced absorption of the nutrients contained in the powdered formulation. An example of
how slowed absorption works would be eating a very sugary dessert, or meal, and
then not
experiencing the normal “sugar rush.”
The lack of sugar rush would be because something
was there impeding the flood of sugar into the blood stream.
Aktivated
Barley provides almost complete assimilation and utilization of the nutrients,
without requiring large volumes to accomplish this.
Also, it is extremely rich in naturally occurring amino acids, as well as
protein and other nutrients. Due to the rich nutritional basis of the products contained in
the formula and the slow, balanced absorption, this product is essential in a
healthy rebuilding of cells on the most basic level. For these reasons, among
many, Aktivated Barley is called a “super food.” Carrot The
carrot portion of this formula is the third ingredient, for several very simple
reasons the obvious one being that it tastes great.
But carrot also provides an ample supply of minerals
in a form that is, again, easy to absorb and assimilate. The most powerful
vitamin supplied by carrots is Vitamin A.
Vitamin A boosts the immune system and is abundant
with antioxidant properties. It is also closely tied to proper cellular
development and maintenance. For these reasons, carrots go hand-in-hand with all
the other nutrient dense, alkaline-based ingredients that have been formulated
for this product.
Probiotic Supreme Clinical trials have shown; at least 18%
of the people that have used an antidepressant have Candida yeast overgrowth.
Three possible side effects of Candida yeast overgrowth are
depression, weight
gain and bloating. If you have ever used an
antibiotic, a birth control pill, or most other medications, you have increased
the chance of Candida yeast overgrowth immensely. Other symptoms of Candida yeast
overgrowth include – fatigue, recurring infections, a mental fog, headaches,
sore throat,
abdominal pain, muscle tension and pain, joint pain or
swelling,
digestive issues, such as heartburn, indigestion, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(IBS).
You may have a
Candida yeast overgrowth, you may not. Lowering the inflammation marker,
IL-6, is the ultimate goal. What we have found is a pre-biotic and probiotic
blend, Probiotic Supreme, that will help rid the body of Candida yeast
overgrowth and more importantly, help reduce the level of IL-6 in the process. RenewPro
To further lower the inflammation marker IL-6, remove toxins and supply the body
with all natural amino acids, we use a product called RenewPro. A complete book
could be written on RenewPro and what it does within the human body.
First, RenewPro contains an exceptional amount of the amino acid cysteine.
Cysteine lowers IL-6 significantly.
RenewPro will greatly increase the intracellular levels of our master
antioxidant glutathione. Glutathione will lower IL-6.
A
protein called
lactoferrin
is higher in RenewPro than any other whey protein product. Lactoferrin lowers
IL-6. If you are lacking
energy or feeling dull, the RenewPro is a must. RenewPro is a whey protein concentrate
made from disease-free, pesticide-free, chemical-free, hormone treatment-free
and natural grass pasture fed cows.
Ultimate Omega 3 As of this printing, Omega 3, thankfully, has been all over
the news regarding its highly beneficial qualities, and your body’s need for
this essential oil. Nutritionists, doctors, and health researchers have been
conducting studies, and making public note of the fact that our daily diets, and
the tendency towards being skinny and malnourished, have led the public at large
to omit all fats and oils from their diets. Now, again thankfully, the
difference is being written about, stating that there are “good” fats and “bad”
fats and that the goods fats, such as Omega 3, are a must in all our diets. Omega 3
is an essential fatty acid that is naturally derived from various types of fish.
There are two key chemical components in Omega 3, which are
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and
DHA (Docosahexanoic).
Both of these compounds are essential to your body’s health, and are available
in either capsule or liquid form. EPA assists in the workings of your brain and neurological
system - the system that encompasses your nerves. EPA enhances the electrical
functions and communications between all the systems in your body, and upon
which your body relies in order to function properly. DHA helps to build the brain structurally, and, as such, is a
much-needed nutrient for the correct formation of the brain during the growth of
a body. Both EPA and DHA are critical compounds for a person who is on
psychiatric medications, as these drugs strip the body of these compounds. With
these compounds stripped from the body, the communications, or electrical
impulses from one nerve ending to another do not flow smoothly, but rather jump
in all directions, creating such things as “brain zaps,” “fogginess,”
irritability, agitation, forgetfulness, and so forth. The medications you are taking work in direct opposition to
your body’s neurological system, by way of the side effects that you experience
from the drugs, as well as those you suffered with when you may have tried to
withdraw from your medications. Because of this, the most critical element,
between the EPA and DHA, is the EPA. The amount of EPA and DHA taken during your
taper will directly affect how well, or how poorly, you do on The Road Back
Program. If you
will be tapering off an anti-depressant, anti-psychotic, or ADHD medication, it
is doubly important that you use the correct quantity and quality of Omega 3.
Here is a simple test you can do at home, if you already have some Omega 3 in
your cabinet. Check the back of the bottle under the “nutritional facts.”
If the label states that it has less than 180 mg. of
EPA, per capsule, you are holding a bottle that is vastly insufficient for the
requirements of this program.
Your
bottle of Omega 3 will be less than effective because when tapering off
anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, or ADHD medications, you will need about
3,000 mg. of EPA each day.
Doing the math, you can see that with the bottle
above, you would need to take approximately 17 capsules of Omega 3, per day, in
order to get the correct quantity for your taper. Additionally, it is imperative
that the Omega 3 that you take is free of any toxins or heavy metals.
Because your body is hypersensitive, due to the medications
you are taking, any metals whatsoever, from any source, are enough to turn on
many symptoms, such as headaches, extreme irritably, massive agitation, and
more. As you may already be experiencing these symptoms from the medications,
you certainly do not want to add to, or increase, them. Vitamin E This vitamin is most commonly found in regular foods, such as
vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains and leafy vegetables. As we discussed
earlier, though this vitamin can be found in many of the foods you consume on a
regular basis, it is difficult, if not impossible, to derive the total amount
that you need from your diet alone. Again,
based on the lives we lead - the pollution, fried foods, bad carbohydrates,
drugs, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and so many other bad
influences, we put the vitamin E that we do have in our bodies to the test.
Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant, or a natural compound that protects the body from
toxins, and also helps protect other anti-oxidants in the body from being
destroyed.
As such, it helps the body eliminate the toxins or poisons
that are circulating in your body. When taking the Power Barley Formula or
RenewPro, you are getting a mild detoxification process to occur, which is a
good thing.
Vitamin E helps your body to neutralize these toxins and as
these toxins un-stick themselves from various locations in your body, you will
start to feel better and have more energy.
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