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You’ve been through inner battles over and over and are just ready to feel refreshed, rejuvenated, energized, enlightened.

Boost cellular health

Maintain your body’s electrolytes

Supports nervous system health

Supports cardiovascular health

Supports healthy hair follicles

Decrease occasional stress, support hormone health

Improve mood by supporting healthy blood sugar levels

Boost immune system

Boost metabolism

Boost your concentration and alertness

Reduce tiredness and fatigue

Enhance energy production

Ease muscle soreness

Ease joint discomfort

Reduce signs of aging

Supports weight loss

Firms & plumps skin

May help boost memory

Antioxidants are natural and incredibly powerful! But not just any antioxidant will do the trick! I'll get into what I started taking in a moment, but here are some of the amazing health changes I noticed when starting to take them:

My family and friends were scared to help out with the kids because of COVID-19.

I had never really asked for help of them in the past. This was not like me.

I was the one always there for others, trying to be present when it mattered and never expected anything in return.

I still say to this day that is the healthcare mentality that has just been engraved in me since birth.

I started getting angry with my family and friends, yet I knew I could not blame them as I was seeing the horrors of this virus day to day.

It was like I was carrying the virus and would infect everyone JUST BECAUSE I WORKED IN THE HOSPITAL.

We weren’t allowed to visit our friends and family because of their fears.

I had thought I felt alone in the past but this was a whole new level of alone.

We were desperate for help and we just did not have it. We were on our own.

There were a lot of tears. So, so many tears.

So, I had the stress and anxiety of being at the hospital which was becoming overrun by people infected with this new virus and possibly bringing it home to my babies and then the stress and anxiety of constantly worrying about who was going to care for my kid’s week to week.

And I want to share this feeling with all of you!

Now, let’s dive into which antioxidants you need in your daily routine one by one and how they helped me overcome all my struggles.

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MUST HAVE ANTIOXIDANTS IN YOUR LIFE:

1) Zinc as Zinc Gluconate

Zinc is an antioxidant agent that plays an important role in the growth of healthy cells, building proteins, and supporting a healthy immune system.

What I failed to mention previously, is that with all the stress I had been through in the past I was always getting sick and constantly feeling run down.

In fact, I had many people ask me why I was always sick and my doctors never seemed to have an answer for me.

So I dug a little more into this antioxidant because a boost in my immune system sounded amazing.

I found studies that had shown that daily intake of zinc gluconate for 1 month decreased one’s body weight and body mass index (BMI) significantly.

Zinc just so happens to have anti-inflammatory effects through cytokine signaling pathways and the attenuation of plasma levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and C-reactive protein (CRP).

Low Zinc concentration and high level of inflammatory markers may be correlated to high BMI.

Zinc-Powered Wellness: Strengthen Immunity, Shed Pounds, and Thrive!

2) Chromium as Chromium Picolinate

This was the second antioxidant I decided to try.

I feel as though I should mention, after doing a lot of research on antioxidants in general; and man are there a lot of them, I tried adding these into my daily routine separately so I could really try to figure out what helped me feel better in what way.

Taking chromium supplements daily supports insulin receptor responsiveness, insulin sensitivity, and thus glucose absorption.

Because chromium picolinate plays an essential role in carbohydrate metabolism and supporting blood sugar levels, it can also support weight control.

Balanced blood sugar levels will suppress feeling hungry and overeating is less likely to occur, which can also help with fat loss.

3) Alpha Lipoic Acid

The antioxidant properties of alpha-lipoic acid have been linked to several benefits but here is what I saw personally:

-Supported healthy blood sugar levels which I swear contributed to higher energy levels, and less binge eating

-Supported a healthy inflammatory response which seemed to ease other aches and pains

-Supported youthful looking skin. My skin was glowing, more hydrated and plumper, making fine lines less apparent

-Supports nerve function, my back and neck pain significantly improved for me while taking this powerful antioxidant. I was seriously amazed at this.

-I lost weight, despite my age!!

Alpha-lipoic acid may affect weight loss in several ways.

As I Mentioned I Noticed a Difference in the Appearance of my Skin:

This was a wonderful added benefit that just helped boost my confidence even more!

Moreover, in my research I think it's worth mentioning alpha-lipoic acid raises the levels of other natural antioxidants, such as glutathione, which may reduce the appearance of aging skin.

I think the results speak for themselves.

To the right is one of my clients:

Calvin K. See his transformation using my formula which contains all the necessary antioxidants over the course of just 4 months.

A Little More on Brain Health:

It’s believed that damage from oxidative stress plays a critical role in memory, and concentration.

Alpha-lipoic acid can boost concentration and possibly memory by lessening effects of oxidative stress.

Supports Healthy Nerve Function:

When one has a pinched nerve, it creates an inflammatory response and in return your body then creates swelling as a natural protectant which can cause pain.

But why is this important? If alpha-lipoic acid is an anti-inflammatory it will more than likely decrease swelling/pressure on that pinched nerve root and ultimately decrease pain.

This is probably how it ultimately helped me with my neck and back pain and numbness!

Supports Healthy Heart:

Antioxidant properties of alpha-lipoic acid support a healthy heart by reducing free radicals and oxidative stress.

Second, it supports healthy blood vessels.

My cholesterol levels were healthy again!

My blood pressure was normal!

No prescription medication needed for me!

4) Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) (leaf)

(98%polyphenols, 80% catechins, 50%EGCG)

Catechins are one of the primary active compounds found in the Camellia sinensis plant. They help support a healthy immune system.

They’re classified as flavonoids, which are one of the most common types of polyphenols — a large family of compounds with potent antioxidant properties.

A typical cup of green tea generally contains about 6% caffeine. Regular caffeine intake may help support healthy blood sugar levels, maintain electrolyte balance, support healthy heart, and healthy nervous system.

As a stimulant, caffeine may also boost alertness, reduce fatigue, and boost exercise performance and mental functioning.

5) Berberine I-ICL (from berberis aristate root 97% berberine)

The major benefits of berberine supplementation are linked to its nature as an alkaloid.

It supports a healthy lipid profile by stimulating the release of fat-regulating hormones like adiponectin.

Berberine supplementation can aide in weight loss by supporting hormone health.

Again, I was having less emotional outburst, felt happier, more confident.

In turn, my husband and I were starting to rekindle what we once had. Things were really starting to look up.

Berberine supplements help in reducing the proliferation of adipocytes by preventing terminal differentiation into mature fat cells.

I started to see a flatter more attractive waistline and lost weight! LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE. Amazing right?

Alright, so at this point I've spent $146 testing just these 5 antioxidants.

If I bought the other 5, I researched and wanted to use then I'd be looking at another $121.

This was just buying the top selling antioxidants (of my choice based on the research I had done) on amazon with the appropriate dosage.

Not all supplements have a high enough dose to actually make the antioxidant beneficial.

So, I was very selective. I wanted to make sure it had the potential to work as it should.

I opted to buy the other 5 for research purposes.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

6) Resveratrol (from polygonum cuspidatum root extract 200:I)

If you’ve heard that red wine can help support healthy cholesterol levels, chances are you’ve heard of resveratrol — the much-hyped plant compound found in red wine.

In fact, resveratrol supplements have been linked to many exciting health benefits, including supporting brain function and heart health. Resveratrol is a plant compound that acts like an antioxidant.

The top food sources include red wine, grapes, some berries and peanuts.

This compound tends to be concentrated mostly in the skins and seeds of grapes and berries.

These parts of the grape are included in the fermentation of red wine, hence its particularly high concentration of resveratrol.

Resveratrol may accomplish this heart health, blood-pressure-supporting effect by helping to produce more nitric oxide, which causes blood vessels to relax.

This guy also helped reduce my cholesterol and blood pressure!

Again, I saw improvement in memory and concentration, my overall mood and level of happiness was significantly better.

My back pain was gone!

7) Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seed extract 80% silymarin

It's supportive qualities of the skin make it great for reducing the appearance of aging.

It contains high levels of lipophilic extracts from the seeds of the plant, which act as antioxidants that support immunity and slows down oxidative stress.

Its inflammatory supportive properties can help ease occasional stress and even joint discomfort.

This guy I felt calmer and at ease. My stress levels were definitely more at bay.

How cayenne pepper supports weight loss; cayenne pepper is a natural herb (derived from red peppers) which thanks to the presence of capsaicin – a thermogenic chemical – can help you to burn fat, lose weight and get in shape.

How can thermogenesis help you to lose weight?

The idea behind thermogenesis is that by raising your core body temperature (and overall body heat), you will be able to achieve a full body burn – where you are able to burn fat cells all day long, instead of just when you exercise.

And this is great news for your diet, because in your body’s attempt to regulate its heat and bring it back down to normal, you will end up burning more calories.

And the more calories you burn, the more weight you will lose – perfect!

As a bioactive compound, capsaicin is capable of supporting thermogenesis and boosting your metabolism to help aid in weight loss.

I definitely felt an increase in metabolism. My weight loss got a boost this month!!

8) Cayenne (capsicum annum) fruit 40,000 H.U.

9) Asian ginseng (panax ginseng)(aerial parts) 8% ginsenosides

Asian ginseng taken orally increases resistance to occasional environmental stress and supports overall well-being.

Asian ginseng boost my physical stamina, concentration, and memory; stimulated my immune function; slowed the aging process by giving me a youthful glowing complexion.

Ginseng contains brown adipose tissue or BAT, which can convert fat into energy faster.

That’s one of the reasons why after consuming ginseng you are high on energy.

This herb induces the production of gut bacteria that changes the pattern of calorie burn.

This impacts our metabolism, and is known as a natural appetite suppressant, ultimately leading to weight loss.

Interestingly, there’s an association between gut microbiota (i.e., the microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts) and becoming overweight. Okay, but … so what? It’s not like you could alter your gut microbiota, right? Wrong. You could with Ginseng.

10) Banaba (lagerstroemia speciosa) leaf extract 2% corosolic acid

The tropical plant banaba may support weight loss through supporting healthy blood sugar levels, which may reduce carbohydrate cravings and help manage body weight.

It may also reduce fat formation through inhibiting the process of adipogenesis.

The process of adipogenesis (fat cell formation) includes cells called preadipocytes which transition into full adipocytes (fat cells).

The ellagitannins (particularly penta-O-galloyl-glucopyranose) in banaba leaf have been demonstrated to suppress this process in isolated cells.

As you can see each ingredient has multiple health benefits, but they all help aide weight loss, burn calories and fat by increased energy levels and boosting metabolism, reduce signs of aging & even cellulite. This truly is your all-in-one supplement.

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And then there was my best friend at the time who one day decided it would be funny to put notes hanging in my locker calling me names like an “ugly homeless dog.”

The humiliation I felt as I read those notes and saw my crush and a number of other kids laughing at the time was a pain I just can’t really explain.

I wanted to curl up in a ball and never go back to school.

I had a group of older kids creepily follow me home in their car, lingering back as I walked home from the bus stop for about ¼ mile then suddenly sped up and threw their soda cans out the car window at me.

At the time as a young child, I had no idea what depression was.

Now, looking back I know I was depressed even as a child.

I felt utterly alone.

Truth be told my struggles started long before this in middle school and high school where my insecurities started to brew because of constant bullying.

I’ll never forget that brown haired, brown eyed boy that cornered me in the playground at recess and tried to utterly kick my butt just because he thought he was being funny for his friends.

I spent many years trialing supplements, doing research.

After graduating with my undergraduate degree it was hard to find a job in the current market.

I worked a minimum wage job in the healthcare field for almost 3 years before starting graduate school and getting my doctorate.

I focused on work and expanding my knowledge base.

Here at this job, I met some really great people.

I started learning more about fitness, nutrition and started to feel like I meant something to someone.

I felt like I was making a difference in the patients' lives I was working with and I for the first time started feeling better about myself.

Throughout college I started dating someone who was incredibly sweet.

OR SO I THOUGHT.

Over time he started putting me down. Belittling me to make himself feel more superior. You ever feel like you might be dating a narcissist? Get out NOW!

It started out really great and I had a hard time understanding how something so good could change so quickly.

He had a drinking problem on top of everything else.

Did not know when to stop drinking when out with his friends.

Ultimately ended up with a DWI, but worst of all he slammed my arm in his car door and slapped me across the face one night when he was belligerent drunk.

I learned pretty quickly how to handle him when he had been drinking.

This time it was different. His eyes looked right through me with such hate. I had never seen this before.

There were times where he made me feel great and other times where he made me feel worthless. I was always the one to blame.

Unfortunately, by the time I realized this I had already moved in with him to save on room and board throughout undergrad.

I worked full time and went to school full time throughout all of graduate school.

This was incredibly stressful and difficult. I missed so many family functions and again felt very much so alone.

I lived off sweets, carbs, caffeine; the same easy grab and go foods I relied on throughout undergraduate.

Basically, anything that was quick and easy to get my hands on because I had such little time to focus on my well-being while trying to get through school again.

I started to gain weight again, because I was eating so poorly and this time it was hard to get the weight off.

At this point I was getting older. My metabolism was getting slower.

My hormones were completely out of whack due to the immense amount of stress I was under.

I powered through and graduated with my doctorate! I was so incredibly proud! At the same time I started to feel a little behind. I had gotten married, finally had the job of my dreams, but I was now in my 30's and had not had my first child yet. My struggles continued.

As I got older, and my husband and I were trying to have a baby for the first time, I was diagnosed with PCOS, which essentially can cause a hormonal imbalance and make getting pregnant extremely difficult.

Men can have something similar. Only their hormonal imbalance can be exhibited by early-onset alopecia (baldness), or excessive hair growth anywhere on the body, and yes, even fertility issues caused by increased activity of the adrenal gland resulting in poor semen quality.

I probably had this hormonal imbalance all along and it was finally diagnosed!

It took me a year of trying and testing to find this out before getting pregnant with our daughter.

It should have been diagnosed so much sooner. It probably would have saved me a lot of heartache and disappointment.

Again, I started to lose faith in my doctors and switched practices.

MY MARRIAGE WAS STRUGGLING

I could no longer control my emotions. This anger was unfortunately directed towards my husband, which caused a lot of strain on our marriage at the time.

I essentially hated myself for the way I looked, for not being able to correct it and hated that I was taking my anger out on one of the people I love most.

I was going down a very bad path all around.

I lost all interest in being intimate with my husband because I felt disgusted with myself.

This again caused a lot of strain on my marriage.

We live away from our family, found it hard to find a sitter we could trust which made making time to work on our marriage very challenging.

We both had physically demanding full time jobs on top of being new parents.

We knew we needed to make ourselves a priority, but this was proving to be very challenging.

We finally got my parents to come visit and watch my daughter when she was about 18 months old for our friend’s wedding.

We were excited to get away, but my daughter decided it was a good week to have a sleep regression.

Over the years my depression just kept getting worse without me being even aware I was suffering from it.

It felt like too much work to try to be intimate. I had no idea my lack of interest was part of my hormonal imbalance and depression. Men can actually suffer from hormonal imbalances in the same manner.

My husband felt like a stranger because it had been so long. Did he still find me attractive despite the way I now look?

PLUS, I WAS UTTERLY EXHAUSTED.

That night at the wedding I was determined not to let my insecurities get the best of me. We were having a great time on the dance floor despite everything. It was nice to have time just him and I again. But, as the night progressed the fatigue set in and I sat down for a break. My husband seemed fixated on another woman. I felt devastated inside. I kept quiet regardless of noticing his subtle passes toward this woman. Figured it was harmless and it was my insecurities causing me to be overly sensitive.

As the wedding comes to an end we head back to the hotel and the hotel bar remains open for a couple more hours.

I am utterly exhausted.

I told my husband I’d set my alarm and come down to the bar and find him after I slept for 30 minutes.

He seemed completely fine with this plan.

Unfortunately, my instincts that night about the other woman on the dance floor were spot on.

I was not overreacting.

I could not find my husband at the bar when I came down.

Throughout my pregnancy I actually felt OK. I had a new life. A new little bundle of joy to be happy about. And my daughter was sleeping!

Once my son was born, I again went through postpartum depression and did not realize it.

This time my hormonal imbalance, my emotional outbursts were 10-fold.

MY NECK AND BACK PAIN FROM MY CAR ACCIDENT WERE UNBEARABLE!

My cholesterol and blood pressure were still an issue.

I felt emotionally and physically drained all the time.

I NEEDED A RESET! AND NOW!

I saw and did things I never thought I would that year working bedside in the hospital.

I’ll never forget this one patient on the ventilator I went in to try to help the rest of the medical team turn him onto his back after he had been lying on his stomach for some time to try to maximize his oxygen level.

I walked into that room and he was swollen everywhere, lifeless.

The machine making his chest wall aggressively move in and out as it helped him breathe.

This patient had been on the ventilator for so long everything was essentially paralyzed.

I was an essential employee and so was my husband, so we worked the entire shutdown.

We struggled with finding childcare during the shutdown and had to rely on high school students who were barely old enough in my book.

Kids hungry for money.

A lot of caretakers once they found out I worked in the hospital turned down the job to care for my kids.

These young kids were our only option.

I remember catching the sitter sleeping on the sofa as my son was screaming his head off.

I was furious beyond belief.

My babies were not getting great care, but mommy and daddy still had to work to pay for all our bills.

For the first time in my life, I felt as though I’d been rescued. I had been set free. I did not feel the chains of depression holding me down anymore. There is this burst of light and energy within that just feels incredibly rejuvenating.

HERE IS WHAT I FOUND IN MY RESEARCH

SO, AFTER TESTING EACH OF THESE OUT INDIVIDUALLY I HAD SPENT A RATHER LARGE SUM OF MONEY.

$267/month if you were to buy all these antioxidants separately.

Who can afford that these days?!

Not to mention you'd be taking 10 pills a day.

Not ideal.

And you might be wonder why you need all 10 antioxidants. And I'll tell you quite simply it's because it forms a supercharge of antioxidants and the results are 10-fold when they work together. Yes, I saw results individually, but I was still not satisfied. I knew I could do better.

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LOSE WEIGHT AND FEEL BETTER THAN YOU HAVE IN YEARS... OR IT’S ON ME!

IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR REBOOT & START FEELING ENTIRELY REJUVENATED TODAY!

My name is Dr. Struthers and before becoming a healthcare professional I was in search of this inner and outer body reset over and over again throughout the course of my life.

I had been through bullying, betrayals, weight gain, job related stressors all of which led to a deeper and deeper level of depression as time had passed.

I started to lose faith in my doctors as they failed to find answers for me and my unexplained weight gain, infertility issues and back pain over the years.

I was looking for a more natural cure for pain, high cholesterol and elevated blood pressure.

This frustration led to a drive within to find answers so others may not have to suffer my struggles and ultimately the pains I had been through.

IT'S TRULY AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH WITHOUT SOMETHING HOLDING YOU BACK.

You’ve tried reducing calories to the point where you’ve practically starved yourself.

You’ve hit the gym, tried to put on muscle and rid yourself of excess weight.

You’re asking yourself, how is it even possible the scale has not changed with all your efforts?! You’ve tried the latest fad diets and have spent a ton of money just trying to get the weight off and still nothing is working.

I’m sure some of you have even considered liposuction at this point because you are so desperate, but really can’t float that bill, so opt not to go through with it.

I hear you! And I’m here to tell you, you are not alone.

I have been where you are. My past struggles have ultimately brought me where I am today and have driven me to find something entirely life changing that I’m extremely excited to share with you.

My past is what drove me into healthcare.

I wanted to make a difference in other people’s lives despite how other people have made me feel over the course of my life. I wanted to help change their lives for the better. No one deserves to suffer and feel as though they are alone.

I actually started struggling with my weight throughout college.

Pretty typical we have all heard of the freshman 15, which has turned into the freshman 20 these days.

I had definitely gained weight and ate rather poorly just barely getting by financially throughout college. And so did my colleagues; men and woman.

I had tried multiple diets off and on losing a little weight here and there, but ultimately would put the weight back on despite being young and having what I thought to be a decent metabolism at the time.

You’ve been there, right?

MEET DR. S. STRUTHERS

I knew this to be true, but have you ever felt trapped in a relationship?

Perhaps you have kids and your spouse cheated on you? You might be tempted to stick it out for the kids.

I definitely felt like it. I felt like I had to try to make the relationship work because he was supporting me.

I was still completely away from family and had no one else. Was feeling the financial strain of college as I was paying for it on my own. I stuck it out way too long.

I Dealt with betrayal after betrayal, heartache after heartache.

This situation definitely contributed to my weight gain throughout undergrad. It brought my depression to a new level.

I started to feel helpless.

Had an immense amount of anxiety and fear.

FINALLY DISCOVERING MY PASSION FOR HEALTHCARE AFTER MY CAR ACCIDENT IN UNDERGRAD

Yup, you thought things couldn't possibly get any worse, right?

I know I did. I was WRONG!

Some guy, looked down for a split second and rearended me in my car at high speed.

MY CAR WAS TOTALED. I WAS SO SHAKEN. TERRIFIED EVEN.

MY WHOLE BODY HURT. IN A SPLIT SECOND MY LIFE CHANGED.

I started suffering from upper back and neck pain shortly after.

Actually, woke one morning and my neck was so spasmed, it was stuck sideways, and I could not move it.

Once high school was over, I wanted out in the worst way.

I wanted a complete change.

For too long I did not feel as though I belonged.

I felt immense pressure from my family to succeed and do well being the first born and basically felt as though I just did not belong anywhere in my family’s lives otherwise.

I went to school out of state about 5 hours from home.

At this point I still had no idea what I wanted to do.

Had no idea I was suffering from depression, hormonal imbalance etc.

IT WAS TIME TO ESCAPE THE ROUTINE AND FIND FREEDOM!

I Had to Break Free: Rediscover My Worth

Pain killers did not help. Muscle relaxants did not help. Physical Therapy did not help.

All that MONEY and TIME WASTED!

I had herniated discs with nerve impingement, which according to my doctor, required surgery OR I'd never be pain free again!

This condition can disrupt the normal functioning of the nervous system and the flow of information between the brain and various parts of the body.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

My Car Accident was the Final Fuel for my Ambition: It Was Time to Get Up, Get Going, & Get to Work!

MY RESEARCH CONTINUED THROUGHOUT GRADUATE SCHOOL

I saw my physician and they said it was pretty normal but wanted to check my thyroid considering my weight gain and expressing my difficulties getting the weight off.

My thyroid was fine. So again, nothing was done.

Hope Blooms: Nurturing Dreams on the Path to Parenthood!

Looking back and knowing the warning signs I know I was depressed throughout this process.

I can’t tell you how many people kept saying “when are you going to have a baby?”

I had someone even say to me “well, what are you waiting for dear, you aren’t getting any younger.”

Meanwhile, I wanted nothing more than to get pregnant. So did my husband.

I was buying ovulation tests, reading multiple books on ways to improve ovulation and hopefully increase our chances.

I was trialing a combination of supplements. AND IT FINALLY HAPPENED!

I'M INCREDIBLY EXCITED TO SHARE WITH YOU WHAT WORKED FOR ME IN JUST A MOMENT! GUYS IT CAN HELP MEN WITH INFERTILITY ISSUES TOO!

Once our daughter was here my weight struggle, lack of sleep and endless battle against depression led me into a state where I’d have outbursts of anger

Asked everyone if they had seen him.

No, one had seen him in some time.

People were checking outside for me, texting friends of friends.

Finally, I decided to go floor by floor and listen for his voice.

I found him.

I found him in the hotel room with this other woman.

They were both fully clothed at this time and to this day I don’t know if anything happened between them, but unfortunately my depression spiraled even furthermore as a result.

Mind you I still did not even know I was depressed!

I had never been diagnosed.

And not to mention the embarrassment, the eyes staring at me the next morning.

Everyone knew where I had found him. I was a mess.

Have you ever felt this humiliated before? I would not wish it upon anyone.

I went home with my husband told my parents we had an amazing night and put a smile on my face as always.

Over the years I had gotten really good at pretending to be happy.

But at this point in my life, I felt defeated.

Time passed and at a certain point I decided I needed to try my best to move on and make things better for the sake of our daughter.

My depression and weight gain was still an issue but I tried to make an effort to be more intimate with my husband.

Next thing I know we are pregnant with our son.

AND THEN THERE WAS COVID-19

This poor man was about my father's age, and as I came around the bed to move equipment and lines around in preparation to turn him, I noticed something foul coming out of his mouth.

I kid you not, this poor gentleman had feces coming out of his mouth.

I had this immense amount of sadness come over me just then.

I mean I had seen other patients suffering throughout the pandemic and it was awful all around, but this.

This particular patient I could not hold back the tears.

I will never forget this gentleman.

No one deserved to go out like this. And later that week I saw his family, crying and saying their goodbyes.

To this day I get chills talking about some of the experiences I had to endure.

Unstoppable Dedication: Despite My Own Struggles

I was still suffering from undiagnosed depression, marital problems, emotional outbursts, blood pressure and cholesterol issues, pain.

My life was literally spiraling down a crap shoot.

Eventually, daycare opened back up, but they’d still shut down two weeks at a time with every little exposure.

So again, we had to struggle to find childcare.

I missed a lot of work. So did my husband.

Now we had a financial strain on top of everything else causing further marital problems.

And eventually I got a verbal warning that I needed to be at work, or they would find someone else that could be.

Times were so incredibly hard for everyone in so many different ways, I know this to be true.

But I think at this point in my life I had hit rock bottom. I had endured all that I could.

This is when I had a fire lite inside me. I was done.

I wanted to take control over our lives again.

It was time I took my life into my own hands.

ALL MY RESEARCH, ALL THE TRIALS.... THEY NEEDED TO COME TOGETHER AND START MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

I needed to finally KICK this, finally diagnosed, depression I had been suffering from since childhood.

I swear this was the cure I needed for my binge eating!

Chromium picolinate and biotin together can support glycemic control, which is especially useful for those overweight.

Nutrient flow to the brain and blood circulation decreases with age, which in the end can affect cognition.

Glucose is the brain’s main “fuel”, and because chromium picolinate supports metabolism and glucose absorption into the cells, it may enhance cognitive function.

So, it helps fuel your body, suppresses appetite and aides in weight loss.

I actually felt more energized, lost weight and started to feel as though I had more concentration throughout my day.

I no longer had what I was chalking up to mommy brain at the time.

Is an organic compound that acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body.

Your body produces alpha-lipoic acid naturally in small amounts, but it’s also found in a variety of foods and as a dietary supplement.

You get up to 1000x more in supplements than natural food sources.

It’s made inside the mitochondrion — also known as the powerhouse of cells — where it helps enzymes turn nutrients into energy.

It can reduce the activity of the enzyme AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which is located in your brain’s hypothalamus.

When AMPK is more active, it may increase feelings of hunger.

On the other hand, suppressing AMPK activity may increase the number of calories your body burns at rest and suppress appetite.

Thus, those who took alpha-lipoic acid burned more calories. An analysis of 12 studies found that people who took alpha-lipoic acid lost an average of 2.8 pounds (1.27 kg) more than those taking a placebo.

Alpha-lipoic acid helps support healthy blood sugar by promoting processes that can lessen fat that has accumulated in muscle cells, which otherwise makes insulin less effective.

Guys I lost weight with ease on this for the first time in my life! I was amazed.

Alpha-lipoic acid is both water- and fat-soluble, which allows it to work in every cell or tissue in the body.

Most other antioxidants are either water- or fat-soluble.

For instance, vitamin C is only water-soluble, while vitamin E is only fat-soluble.

L-theanine is a non-protein amino acid derived from the tea plant. It’s the most abundant amino acid in green tea, comprising about half of its amino acid content. It’s also the compound behind tea’s relaxing effect, which may help boost concentration and learning. L-theanine has antioxidant effects and supports healthy immune function.

Tea leaf extract contains B vitamins, lipids such as linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids, and trace minerals, including magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium.

Camellia sinensis leaf extract has a long history of use in the cosmetic industry due to its positive effects on skin health and appearance. Due to the antioxidant potential of EGCG, it may support skin health, and reduced premature skin aging.

Furthermore, applying the extract topically and taking it orally supports healthy blood flow to the skin, boosts skin elasticity, hydration, and density.

What’s more, people often use the extract to plump and firm skin due to its caffeine content.

SO THIS IS ALL GREAT INFORMATION. BUT WHAT DID I SEE WHEN TESTING OUT THIS PARTICULAR ANTIOXIDANT.

L-Theanine: Unlocking Vitality and Serenity for a Healthier, Happier You!

It can help lessen fat cell formation!

So, when I researched this antioxidant, I was skeptical.

There was no way this diminished fat cell formation.

For me when I think of visually seeing fat cells I think of cellulite.

So, I took a before and after picture comparing my cellulite so to speak and noticed a difference. I ALSO LOST WEIGHT!

THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!

And despite the increase in weight loss, I did not have an increase in hunger. It seemed to suppress my appetite.

I also noted less bloating on this antioxidant which made my waistline feel slimmer.

More than simply suppressing your appetite, ginseng could also work for weight loss by limiting your digestive systems’ ability to absorb fat from consumed foods.

So, most of the ingested fats simply get passed out as “waste materials”.

Meaning? You take in fewer calories from fat (which will likely translate to weight loss). But wait. How does ginseng accomplish this impressive fat-blocking feat? Well, the answer lies in its bioactive components known as ginsenosides.

The leaves of banaba contain several bio-active ingredients that include ellagitannins and corosolic acid, which support healthy blood sugar levels.

In addition, these compounds may also be able to suppress the formation of new fat cells.

Given these two beneficial effects, banaba leaf extract has become a common ingredient in both antidiabetic and weight loss supplements.

Research has shown a 10% body weight and 15% fat loss in a little as 9 weeks. Guys I saw amazing results with this one! Lost a whopping 3-4lbs a week. I'm sold right there. As I have stated before, weight loss has become virtually impossible for me until now.

I still at this point had no official diagnosis of depression, despite all the signs being there.

I dealt with this horrible relationship the remainder of my undergraduate coursework.

Back surgery can offer relief and improved quality of life for many people suffering from chronic back pain or spinal issues.

So, I fully understood my physician's recommendation for surgery.

What they don't always tell you about back surgery:

COST: Back surgery can be expensive, and it's essential to consider both the financial and insurance aspects before proceeding. Out of pocket costs can be thousands of dollars. Without insurance back surgery can cost up to $150,000.

I WAS NOT GOING TO HAVE SURGERY IN MY 20'S like my doctor recommended. I refused!