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Our recent breakthrough with handling the symptom of depression, fatigue, Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder and tapering off antidepressants has led to a direct
breakthrough with weight loss. This weight loss approach works for people that have used or never used an antidepressant.
If you have come to this page first, before reading the rest of the site, we
need to answer the question many of you have.
Who is The Road Back?
The Road Back is a step-by-step program used by the patient and prescribing
physician to taper off psychiatric medication safely. This program has been in
existence since 1999. Well over 30,000 people have now used this program to
taper off psychiatric medication.
In 2002, The Road Back began researching to find the cause of medication induced
weight gain and hopefully to find a solution. As thousands of people completed
their taper off the medication, many success stories began to come in about
weight loss as well. Some of what we found was by research, but some was by
chance.
As mentioned in the first paragraph above, a new breakthrough has emerged and we
now know the cause of the weight gain, and now, how to combat the weight gain
and then lose the weight gain induced by the antidepressant.
Results:
“THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have been doing great-lost all the weight that I
gained on the Zoloft, and my energy level and happiness is back.
I would have never been able to do it without your program. Now, I am only
taking the Omega 3 and vitamin E and a multi vitamin. I go to the gym-but I
really feel like I am back to myself and all the side effects from the Zoloft
are gone.
When I went online I was just rock bottom, I couldn’t lose the weight I
gained, I was depressed and my whole body and brain were off-and looking online
you were the only program that addressed all the side effects from Zoloft and
that’s when I realized I was not alone/crazy and this can be changed.
So I followed the program and it just worked. Thanks again and I hope other
people will be able to hear about it.”
D.A.
The distributor of the recommended products has video testimonials on their site, make sure you watch them. These are real people from all walks of life and ALL sizes.
The surveys many of our visitors returned stated the information on this page
was “way too technical.” All they wanted was “weight loss and not get a PhD!” With that in mind, all technical information on why and how this works is now found at the bottom of this page.
The site you are directed to list foods to avoid
and what to eat.
Below is the technical part Part of the successful method we suggested in the past for weight loss is still valid today. We now have more information why it was successful and have been able to use that data to better address additional parts of the body that need the help.
We do need to get somewhat technical to explain what has happened to your body
and what we are doing to reverse the weight gain. The additional plus side of
this weight loss program is you should also begin to feel a lot better during
the early stage of the process!
We will be addressing your immune system and another cycle that takes place in
what is called the pituitary-adrenal axis. One major function of the
pituitary-adrenal axis is the control of hormones and the adrenal glands.
Inflammation and Weight Gain
– Our immune system responds to inflammation with the release of
anti-inflammatory fighting substances. The human body also has a mechanism that
releases inflammatory substances. In your immune system you will have something
called interleukin-6 (IL-6). IL-6 is associated with inflammation. In simple
terms, when you have inflammation, your IL-6 levels will be extremely high. The
role of an anti-inflammatory drug or anti-inflammatory supplement is to lower
the IL-6.
If you wish, you can take a simple blood test and have the level of IL-6 in your
body checked. If your Body Mass Index is such that it puts you in the range of
needing to lose 20 pounds or more, it is all but a guarantee your IL-6 levels
will be too high. If you also have depression or are prone to feel depressed, it
is a guarantee the IL-6 will be too high.
Hundreds of clinical trials have shown;
a person with depression will have high levels of IL-6.
Clinical trials have shown
people with obesity will have high levels of IL-6.
Clinical trials have shown;
if you do something to keep the IL-6 levels low, you have a difficult time
making any person depressed or obese.
Clinical trials have shown;
the ingredients found in
Clinical trials have shown;
if you take an Omega 3 fish oil with high levels of the fatty acid EPA, a high
percentage will receive depression relief. One clinical trial has shown using
Prozac along with Omega 3 fish oil with high levels of the fatty acid EPA gave
an eighty percent success rate for treatment of depression. Was it the Prozac
creating this success rate or the Omega 3 fish oil high in EPA?
The Road Back was the first to publish information about using Omega 3 with high
levels of EPA to help combat antidepressant weight gain in 2002. The success
rate was not what we hoped for but was better than anything else being done at
that time.
The Road Back then introduced Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) in 2005 and the
weight loss success rate shot up to around 34 percent. Roughly thirty four
percent taking the Omega 3 along with CLA would begin losing weight between week
number four and week number 5. For that group of people weight would fall off.
Usually they would begin to see a reduction in size first and then the weight
loss.
Note:
You need to take a vitamin E everyday if you are going to supplement with Omega
3 and CLA daily. The vitamin E helps the Omega 3 and CLA metabolize in the body.
The Omega 3 and CLA are still very much part of our weight loss suggestions. If
thirty four percent of the people can now lose weight that never could before,
that is a better result than any other weight loss method most had found.
The Omega 3 that is high in EPA is helping to lower the IL-6 (inflammation) and
the CLA has been clinically shown to
significantly stop the production of IL-6. This is why you will find reports
of CLA also reducing depression for some people.
Please do not take CLA without Omega 3 and vitamin E. CLA needs Omega 3 to
balance the Omega 6/3 ratio and both require vitamin E for metabolism
assistance.
The vitamin E we have recommended for years is 200 i.u. of an all natural
vitamin E. With this type of vitamin E you only need the low amount of 200 i.u.
daily.
Moving forward
– Reducing the IL-6 was our goal to reduce the symptoms of depression and
antidepressant side effects. This led to further discoveries that directly
related to weight loss for people taking or now completely off antidepressants.
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 IL-6 is still 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.
Calcium,
if it can be assimilated, will help a
person lose weight. The big “if” for everyone is “assimilation.” The old
standard way of taking calcium is with a vitamin D. Calcium requires vitamin D
to metabolize in the upper portion of the small intestine. The problems are; a
high percentage of the population will have the genetic makeup that blocks
vitamin D assimilation and a high percentage of the population will have the
genetic makeup that blocks calcium absorption through the upper portion of the
small intestine.
This weight loss program includes a scientifically proven way to assimilate
calcium.
To address calcium first: As you may know there are several types of calcium and
probably as many viewpoints about which calcium is the best. Frankly, which
calcium is the best is pointless unless the calcium can be assimilated in the
body.
We do recommend you take no more than 250 mg of calcium every four hours.
Calcium needs the time to absorb and overloading a body with too much calcium
ultimately causes more harm than help.
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 a natural soluble fiber, made from chicory roots.
Calsorption 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 Calsorption
having a positive effect on calcium absorption in adolescents and postmenopausal
women, Calsorption is potentially playing a role in bone health.
Calsorption 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. Calsorption, 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, Calsorption 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 Calsorption
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. Calsorption 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 Calsorption 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 a day will increase the
assimilation of calcium by up to 38%. That is a
significant increase of absorption.
You will find Calsorption being used in several food products now. However, it
does require 5 grams a day of Calsorption 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 Calsorption and filed for a patent but the real benefit is only
coming from the Calsorption. 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 Calsorption and no true benefit.
The absorption issue with calcium cannot be emphasized enough. Weight loss
requires calcium.
RenewPro
– To further lower the 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.
Craving Food
- A fair percentage of people have reported craving food of all type, especially
sugars and carbohydrates, with antidepressant use. These were people that never
had food cravings before.
Control
- We have another product that can be used for the food cravings. Many of the
ingredients in this product have been used in weight loss formulas by supplement
companies. Our research shows the ingredients should have very little to do with
helping with weight loss but they do help stop cravings for sweets and
carbohydrates.
Control also has 62.5 mg of green tea extract per capsule. Normally we suggest
people not take a green tea extract with an antidepressant. Green tea will use
the same metabolism route as most antidepressants. With the low mg amount and
the assistance green tea has in reducing the IL-6, we recommend the green tea
extract here.
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 sensitive’s running out of control in 2008 and a rather large
percentage of the population not being able to consume kiwi due to the
sensitive’s, 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.
If you feel the need for a meal replacement protein drink, the
Essential Protein Formula is the
thing to use.
Overeating, snacking, and choices made impulsively when we realize we are
“starving” are the primary reason people gain weight, develop physical problems,
and begin losing the battle against fat, low energy, and poor nutrition.
When you compare Essential Protein Formula to the most popular between meal
options, you will be amazed at the superior ingredients
Essential Protein Formula provides 30% isolated whey protein to build lean
muscle and provide branched chain amino acids that increase endurance.
This is 95% pure protein and creates a balanced protein to carbohydrate ratio.
Real "complex" carbohydrates are your primary source of energy. Most
products give you “empty” carbohydrates from sweeteners like fructose and corn
syrup. We provide 30% complex carbohydrates from a patented barley beta
glucan, activated by enzymes that suppress the appetite to provide that full
feeling. These “chains” of complex carbohydrates break down slowly over 2-3
hours providing a steady supply of calories to the blood and help avoid blood
glucose crises.
Unlike other products, we recognize the body’s need for fat. Without good
fats in our diet, we crave the “bad” ones. Essential Protein Formula
contains 10% fat from medium chain triglycerides and wheat germ oil provides
energy and endurance. These friendly fats satisfy your body’s need for
lipids and help eliminate the cravings that lead to that irresistible urge!
We also recognize that any whole food needs bulk or mass in order to move
through the body. Our natural 15% soluble and dietary fiber content helps
trap fat and toxins as they cleanse the body, plus helps give you a full
satisfied, “I've got something in me feeling.”
Use Essential Protein Formula anytime you know you will not be able to eat or
not be able to eat right. You will never go hungry again.
What foods should you eat and what foods should you avoid?
This is where the general drug withdrawal theory comes into play with dieting
and weight loss. If you have ever gone on a diet in the past, you very well know
the instant shock it created on your body and probably on your emotional
well-being as well. Being on any diet like that for an extended period of time
is next to impossible for each of us.
Unexplained Weight Gain With a Good Diet and Low Daily Calories
I well know, not everyone that has experienced a massive unexplained weight gain
has overindulged in food. If this applies to you, you very well understand this.
You might be eating less now than ever but you are still gaining 10 to 20 pounds
every month.
If you already maintain a good diet and eat in proportion to your body size,
there is no need for you to reduce your calorie intake further or begin eating
low glycemic foods, you are there already. You should just begin the supplements
suggested and take them as outlined.
Use the nutritional products recommended to lower the IL-6, continue with life,
slowly lower the food consumption until you feel satisfied after a meal and are
not starving 2 hours later.
Too simple but this is all you need to do.
Other Options
If you have researched much at all regarding weight loss and diet, you have
undoubtedly run across the glycemic index. The glycemic index is a numerical
ranking system of foods where the lower the number equates to less negative
impact on the body.
The foods you will find low on the glycemic index are the foods most would
expect to be there. Vegetables, fruit, chicken etc are low, while red meats,
candy, and sweets will have a high ranking. With a change in your diet, it would
be excellent for you to eat foods with a low glycemic index raking and avoid
foods high on the ranking list.
However, incorporating what we know about tapering off psychiatric medications,
a gradual change is a must.
Again, if you are consuming 4,000 calories a day and you abruptly lower your
calorie intake to 2,000 a day, your body is going to react. To put it bluntly,
you will feel splattered all over the place. Anxiety, depression, fatigue or any
number of feelings will ensue with a sudden reduction in calories.
It takes the human body at least 3 days to have a chance to adjust to changes.
Give your body time to change and heal. The goal of our weight loss program is more than weight loss. The
goal of this program in order of importance is:
Improving your overall health
– If your overall health were to be improved, the odds are tremendous you will
feel better. If you are overweight and you improve your overall health and feel
better, the odds are tremendous you will also lose weight. If you know your
overall health has been improved, you feel better and you have achieved the
desired weight loss, the odds are tremendous you will keep in place what you
need to in order to stop gaining back all of the weight you have now lost. Doing
what it took to improve your overall health will handle numbers 2, 3 and 4. Feel Better Just putting the right nutrients into your body should make you feel better. When you also lose weight, not only does the body begin to feel better but you begin to feel better about yourself. TRB Health stocks the One Week Diet and Meal Replacement and stocks all other products mentioned.
Your success in life is our goal and improving health of your body is a major
step to achieve that goal for both of us.
Wishing you success! Jim Harper |
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