We carry an extensive line of nutritional products that are catered for each individual and their lifestyle. Our doctors will be more than happy to give you advice on the correct products to suit you.

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is the intermediate step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical serotonin. There is a massive amount of evidence that suggests that low serotonin levels are a common consequence of modern living. The lifestyle and dietary practices of many people living in this stress-filled era results in lowered levels of serotonin within the brain. As a result, many people are overweight, crave sugar and other carbohydrates, experience bouts of depression, get frequent headaches, and have vague muscle aches and pain. All of these maladies are correctable by raising brain serotonin levels. The primary therapeutic applications for 5-HTP are low serotonin states as listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Conditions associated with low serotonin levels helped by 5-HTP

Depression
Obesity
Carbohydrate craving
Bulimia
Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep apnea
Migraine headaches
Tension headaches
Chronic daily headaches
Premenstrual syndrome
Fibromyalgia

Although 5-HTP may be relatively new to the United States health food industry, it has been available through pharmacies for several years and has been intensely researched for the past three decades. It has been available in several European countries as a medicine since the 1970s.

Myorel

Thorne Research Myorel

• Relief of menstrual pain
• Relief of aches and muscle spasm from overuse and injury

Myorel contains the muscle-relaxing botanicals Valerian, Black Cohosh, Ashwagandha and Viburnum opulus (cramp bark).

Cramp bark has a long history of use as a sedative and anti-spasmodic. It has a particular affinity for the uterus and ovaries, making it an attractive option for relief of menstrual pain.

Also used for the relief of aches and muscle spasm from overuse and injury.

Each capsule of Thorne Myorel contains:

100mg   Cramp Bark (bark) (viburnum opulus)

100mg   Valerian extract (root) (Valeriana officinalis)

50mg     Black Cohosh extract (root) (Cimicifuga racemosa)

50mg     Ashwagandha extract (root) (withania somnifera)

Other ingredients: Cellulose capsule. May contain one or more of the following hypoallergenic ingredients to fill space - magnesium citrate, silicon dioxide.

The Magic of Land and Sea
Body Balance is a unique combination of Aloe vera grown and processed according to certified organic standards and SeaNine; our proprietary blend of nine sea vegetables.

Sea vegetables
Sea vegetables are one of the oldest forms of life on the planet and have been used for thousands of years by Asian cultures as a major source of food and medicine. The Japanese people in particular, who consume an abundance of sea vegetables, have been revered for their enduring health and vitality. Incredibly, there are over 23,000 Japanese citizens currently living healthy, active lives over the age of 100; a record no other culture has been able to match.

Aloe Vera
The Aloe vera in Body Balance is grown and processed according to certified organic standards and carries the seal of the International Aloe Science Council. The Aloe leaf contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, yielding a variety of benefits. For centuries Aloe vera has been used throughout the world for medicinal and skin-care purposes, but some of its most powerful effects are achieved through consumption. In the last 50 years alone, nearly 500 medical studies have been published documenting the modern uses and health wealth of Aloe vera.

Superior Quality
Body Balance is formulated with only the highest quality, natural- source ingredients and does not contain any synthetic vitamins or minerals. It is also certified Kosher.

Body Balance is manufactured in liquid form allowing over 121 nutrients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and enzymes to be absorbed quickly throughout the body. In fact, the USDA states, It appears that an effective strategy of supporting health is to increase consumption of phytonutrient-rich foods.