Lack of quality sleep can sap your energy level, sour your mood and can effect health, work performance and quality of life. Sleep impairment has been found to contribute to ADHD-like symptoms in children and to a variety of physical disorders including hypertension, heart disease, insulin resistance and diabetes.

The answer to sleep problems is not medication! All prescription sleep drugs cause dependency (addiction) and most result in "rebound" anxiety: the create more of a sleep problem, over time, than they help.  Over-the-counter sleep preparations typically contain diphenhydramine or doxylamine, powerful antihistamines that result in next day drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention and memory impairment.

If you or a loved one suffers from sleep problems, it is important to explore the causes with lab testing to rule out medical and nutritional issues and to evaluate the medications and nutrients you are taking. CHS can help!

Natural Treatment Approaches

Western medicine, Western Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine have different approaches to insomnia.  To Western conventional doctors, insomnia is the inability to sleep soundly.  If there is no obvious physical reason, such as pain, for the sleeplessness, it will usually be seen as an emotional problem such as stress, anxiety, or depression.  A patient with a mild case of insomnia is told to "relax more, cut back on caffeine, try a hot bath or warm milk before bedtime." For chronic insomnia, the usual response is sleeping pills, tranquilizers or anti-depressants.  

The Western Naturopathic approach is increasingly being adopted by conventional physicians who have seen the harm done by prescription sleep medications.    Synthetic sleep chemicals are addiciting and produce many adverse side effects.  CHS recommends that you avoid these drugs in favor of lifestyle changes, psychological therapies including meditation and hypnosis, and careful use of natural nutrients and herbal preparations, which are non-addicting and much safer.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the root of a sleep problems is a dysfunction or imbalance of the fundamental substances (qi, blood, Yin, Yang, Jing, Shen), or of the major organ systems (Lungs, Heart, Spleen, Liver, Kidneys).  When a person suffers from insomnia, the two organs most often out of balance are the Heart and the Liver.

According to TCM, difficulty in falling asleep means the body has accumulated heat or fire pathogens; restless sleep means the body has both pathogen accumulation and certain aspects of deficiency; easily arousal from sleep and difficulty falling back to sleep are simply deficiency usually seen in a weakened spleen and heart.  When associated with signs like abdominal distention, gastric discomfort, belching and lack of appetite, the insomnia is usually due to spleen and stomach disorders.  Heart disorders may also appear with symptoms such as dream-disturbed sleep, dizziness, headache and forgetfulness; frequent fearful awakening, timidity, irritability and sighing are associated with disorders in the liver and gallbladder.

The body's energy or qi circulates through the organs on a 24-hour rhythm.  The time at which a person regularly wakes up identifies the organ that is related to that particular sleeplessness.  According to the TCM clock, these are:

•  11pm-1am, gall bladder
• 1am-3am, liver
• 3am-5am, lungs
• 5am-7am, large intestine

CHS recommends 5 steps in your approach to sleep issues:

1.  IDENTIFY:  Take a thorough inventory of all of your symptoms, medications and supplements.  CHS has prepared a “Symptom Checklist” for this-- see tab above or Click Here for Printer Friendly Version to print out and take with you to your healthcare specialist.
2. TEST:  Have a complete physical and specific tests to identify causes.  CHS offers medical lab tests to explore the causes of your sleep symptoms. Click on the "Lab Testing" tab above for more information.
3.  EAT a healthy diet and lead a healthy lifestyle.  Certain nutrients are less available in our foods due to modern farming methods.  Additional nutrients are needed to combat environmental pollution and the stress of modern life.
4. TAKE the CHS Wellness Package or other comprehensive wellness supplement program to assure basic nutritional needs are met.  This package includes the basic nutrients that are needed in addition to a good diet.
5.  CHOOSE a Natural Product that matches your beliefs, physical issues and symptoms.

CHS offers the best approaches from Western Naturopathics and Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Please note:  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease.

Western Naturopathic

Gabatone Active™ by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular Formula to provide nutrients that support healthy GABAergic activity and provide targeted amino acids, vitamins, minerals and cofactors required for GABA production.

 Gabatone Active™ 90 capsules, $33.50

Serota-Flo ™ (spray) by Apex Energetics: A unique spray delivery for superior absorption of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and Tryptophan, for support of healthy serotonergic activity. Both amino acids are precursors for serotonin production.

Serota-Flo™, 2 oz. spray $30

Serotone Active™ by Apex Energetics: A Western Herbal formula to support healthy serotonin activity and provide targeted amino acids and cofactors required for serotonin production. Contains SAM-e, 5-HTP, St. John's Wort and B Vitamins.

Serotone Active™, 90 capsules $62

Adaptocrine® by Apex Energetics: The adrenal glands are the primary organ in regulating stress and your body's reaction to it.  This broad spectrum of herbal adaptogens and nutrients supports healthy adrenal feedback loop function.

Adaptocrine®, 90 capsules $28.50

AdrenaCalm® by Apex Energetics: A Western neutraceutical cream for transdermal supplementation of phosphatidylserine, key B vitamins and a mix of calming ingredients.

AdrenaCalm® Cream, 2oz. $42

AdrenaCalm™-SE for Sensitive Skin by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular skin cream to support proper adrenal function. Adrenacalm™-SE is a nearly odorless version of AdrenaCalm™ for those with sensitive skin.

AdrenaCalm™-SE Cream 2oz., $42.00

AdrenaStim® by Apex Energetics: A Western neutraceutical transdermal cream designed to support individuals that have developed adrenal exhaustion.

AdrenaStim® Cream, 2oz. $39

AdrenaStim™-SE by Apex Energetics: A Western Herbal skin cream to revitalize adrenal function and enhance energy. With phosphatidylserine. Adrenastim™-SE is a nearly odorless version of AdrenaStim™ for those with sensitive skin.

AdrenaStim™-SE Cream 2oz., $39.00

OxiCell® by Apex Energetics:  A liposomal, metabolic cream that provides glutathione and superoxide dismutase.

OxiCell® Cream, 2oz. $40.00

OxiCell™-SE for Sensitive Skin by Apex Energetics:  An Orthomolecular, antioxidant skin cream to provide easily absorbable glutathione and superoxide dismutase with a complex of other nutrients and cofactors. Nearly odorless, for those with sensitive skin.

OxiCell™-SE Cream, 2oz., $40.00

Super OxiCell™ Cream by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular skin cream to provide easily absorbable glutathione and superoxide dismutase. Provides a higher concentration of glutathione and superoxide dismutase per application compared to Oxicell™.

 Super OxiCell™ Cream 1.6 oz. Pump $47.00 

Reverse Ratio   2:1 Magnesium and Calcium Plus Zinc and D3: This unique product supplies the ideal ratio of magnesium to calcium, plus zinc and D3 to protect nerves, bones, and your heart.

Reverse Ratio  2:1 Magnesium and Calcium plus Zinc, 250 tablets $17.00 

  CHS Wellness Package: Contains key ingredients needed to maintain good health, including critical B vitamins, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc and Omega 3 fatty acids. Our package includes these key ingredients in the most absorbable and effective dosages.

CHS Wellness Package $57.97  

Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

To ensure the proper use of Evergreen's high-quality herbal supplements, you must be under the care of a qualified health care practitioner to purchase.  Click HERE for details and to register. 

 

If you need help with registration or need additional guidance please contact Dr. Reinhardt directly at Dr.Reinhardt@CenterForHealthScience.com

Adrenoplex™ by Evergreen Herbs: TCM therapeutic actions:  Tonifies Kidney yin, yang, and jing (essence), tonifies the qi and blood and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach.

Adrenoplex™, 100 capsules 

 

Calm (ES)™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles for symptoms of occassional stress, anxiety, insomnia, and emotional upset.  A synergistic blend of 13 herbs to spread Liver qi, purge excess Liver fire, calm the shen (spirit) and tranquilize the Heart.

Calm (ES )™, 100 capsules 

Calm ZZZ™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles for those occassinally having difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep.  Calms the shen (spirit), regulates Liver qi, sedates Liver fire and tonifies the deficiencies.

Calm ZZZ™, 100 capsules 

Schisandra ZZZ™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles with adaptogenic, muscle-relaxant, and calming properties to promote healthy sleep.  Nourishes the Spleen and the Heart, tonifies qi and blood and tranquilizes the shen (spirit).

Schisandra ZZZ™, 100 capsules 

AVOID  Sleep and Anxiety drugs. They are among the most addicting substances! They will actually create their own anxiety after as little as six weeks of use ("rebound anxiety"). Withdrawal can be worse than with heroin, with a risk of hallucinations and death. If you have been taking these chemicals routinely for 1 month or more DO NOT stop without professional guidance. Seek help from a qualified Medical Psychologist who will work with your primary physician and psychiatrist in developing a treatment plan. Contact CHS for a referral.

Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Information provided by CHS is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Any information given is only intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from scientific world literature. You are encouraged to make your own health care decisions based upon your own research of the subject and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

A variety of physical issues may impact sleep.  Many of these physical causes may be identified using standard laboratory tests.  The causes may include infections, thyroid irregularities, blood sugar irregularities, liver issues, kidney issues, lung issues, specific nutritional deficiencies brought on by prescription drugs, diet, individual needs and aging.

Natural Treatment Approaches

Western medicine, Western Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine have different approaches to insomnia.  To Western conventional doctors, insomnia is the inability to sleep soundly.  If there is no obvious physical reason, such as pain, for the sleeplessness, it will usually be seen as an emotional problem such as stress, anxiety, or depression.  A patient with a mild case of insomnia is told to "relax more, cut back on caffeine, try a hot bath or warm milk before bedtime." For chronic insomnia, the usual response is sleeping pills, tranquilizers or anti-depressants.  

The Western Naturopathic approach is increasingly being adopted by conventional physicians who have seen the harm done by prescription sleep medications.    Synthetic sleep chemicals are addiciting and produce many adverse side effects.  CHS recommends that you avoid these drugs in favor of lifestyle changes, psychological therapies including meditation and hypnosis, and careful use of natural nutrients and herbal preparations, which are non-addicting and much safer.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the root of a sleep problems is a dysfunction or imbalance of the fundamental substances (qi, blood, Yin, Yang, Jing, Shen), or of the major organ systems (Lungs, Heart, Spleen, Liver, Kidneys).  When a person suffers from insomnia, the two organs most often out of balance are the Heart and the Liver.

According to TCM, difficulty in falling asleep means the body has accumulated heat or fire pathogens; restless sleep means the body has both pathogen accumulation and certain aspects of deficiency; easily arousal from sleep and difficulty falling back to sleep are simply deficiency usually seen in a weakened spleen and heart.  When associated with signs like abdominal distention, gastric discomfort, belching and lack of appetite, the insomnia is usually due to spleen and stomach disorders.  Heart disorders may also appear with symptoms such as dream-disturbed sleep, dizziness, headache and forgetfulness; frequent fearful awakening, timidity, irritability and sighing are associated with disorders in the liver and gallbladder.

The body's energy or qi circulates through the organs on a 24-hour rhythm.  The time at which a person regularly wakes up identifies the organ that is related to that particular sleeplessness.  According to the TCM clock, these are:

•  11pm-1am, gall bladder
• 1am-3am, liver
• 3am-5am, lungs
• 5am-7am, large intestine

CHS recommends 5 steps in your approach to sleep issues:

1.  IDENTIFY:  Take a thorough inventory of all of your symptoms, medications and supplements.  CHS has prepared a “Symptom Checklist” for this-- see tab above or Click Here for Printer Friendly Version to print out and take with you to your healthcare specialist.
2. TEST:  Have a complete physical and specific tests to identify causes.  CHS offers medical lab tests to explore the causes of your sleep symptoms.
3.  EAT a healthy diet and lead a healthy lifestyle.  Certain nutrients are less available in our foods due to modern farming methods.  Additional nutrients are needed to combat environmental pollution and the stress of modern life.
4. TAKE the CHS Wellness Package or other comprehensive wellness supplement program to assure basic nutritional needs are met.  This package includes the basic nutrients that are needed in addition to a good diet.
5.  CHOOSE a Natural Product that matches your beliefs, physical issues and symptoms.

Lab Tests

CHS offers home health tests using saliva, urine and blood spot from established, proven lab companies including ZRT and Biohealth Diagnostics.

Your doctor may not be aware of many of the scientifically proven tests we have available, and insurance companies very often avoid paying for them by claiming they are not "standard treatment".  All tests that CHS provides are grounded in science and have been thoroughly studied.

Diurinal Cortisol: This four sample saliva panel tests the performance of the adrenal gland over the course of the day.  Cortisol is the "stress hormone" that has major influence on clear thinking.

Diurinal Cortisol Saliva test $132

IgE and IgG Allergy and Hypersensitivity Panels:  Reactions to certain foods, molds, and airborne particles are common, and may take the form of GI issues, headaches, mood changes, hyperactivity, or a host of other cognitive and physical symptoms.  Select from the panels listed to assess these important factors:

Allergen Profile, 96 General Foods $331.00

 Allergen Profile, 15 Food Add-On $120.00

Allergen Profile, 96 Asian Foods IgG $331.00

Allergen Profile, 24 Herbs and 24 Spices IgG $345.00

Allergen Profile, Mold IgE $130.00

Celiac Panel Blood Spot Test Kit: Gluten intolerance is common- 1 in 133 people, but is very often misdiagnosed. GI symptoms are often not present with Celiac Disease.  May cause brain fog, immune suppression, anxiety, headache, and other symptoms.

Celiac Panel Blood Spot Test Kit $140

  Sex Hormone Panel: Imbalances commonly affect both men and women and can produce effects on cognition and memory.

 Sex Hormone Panel Blood Spot Test Kit $180

CHS offers the best approaches from Western Naturopathics and Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Please note:  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease.

Western Naturopathic

Gabatone Active™ by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular Formula to provide nutrients that support healthy GABAergic activity and provide targeted amino acids, vitamins, minerals and cofactors required for GABA production.

 Gabatone Active™ 90 capsules, $33.50

Serota-Flo ™ (spray) by Apex Energetics: A unique spray delivery for superior absorption of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and Tryptophan, for support of healthy serotonergic activity. Both amino acids are precursors for serotonin production.

Serota-Flo™, 2 oz. spray $30

Serotone Active™ by Apex Energetics: A Western Herbal formula to support healthy serotonin activity and provide targeted amino acids and cofactors required for serotonin production. Contains SAM-e, 5-HTP, St. John's Wort and B Vitamins.

Serotone Active™, 90 capsules $62

Adaptocrine® by Apex Energetics: The adrenal glands are the primary organ in regulating stress and your body's reaction to it.  This broad spectrum of herbal adaptogens and nutrients supports healthy adrenal feedback loop function.

Adaptocrine®, 90 capsules $28.50

AdrenaCalm® by Apex Energetics: A Western neutraceutical cream for transdermal supplementation of phosphatidylserine, key B vitamins and a mix of calming ingredients.

AdrenaCalm® Cream, 2oz. $42

AdrenaCalm™-SE for Sensitive Skin by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular skin cream to support proper adrenal function. Adrenacalm™-SE is a nearly odorless version of AdrenaCalm™ for those with sensitive skin.

AdrenaCalm™-SE Cream 2oz., $42.00

AdrenaStim® by Apex Energetics: A Western neutraceutical transdermal cream designed to support individuals that have developed adrenal exhaustion.

AdrenaStim® Cream, 2oz. $39

AdrenaStim™-SE by Apex Energetics: A Western Herbal skin cream to revitalize adrenal function and enhance energy. With phosphatidylserine. Adrenastim™-SE is a nearly odorless version of AdrenaStim™ for those with sensitive skin.

AdrenaStim™-SE Cream 2oz., $39.00

OxiCell® by Apex Energetics:  A liposomal, metabolic cream that provides glutathione and superoxide dismutase.

OxiCell® Cream, 2oz. $40.00

OxiCell™-SE for Sensitive Skin by Apex Energetics:  An Orthomolecular, antioxidant skin cream to provide easily absorbable glutathione and superoxide dismutase with a complex of other nutrients and cofactors. Nearly odorless, for those with sensitive skin.

OxiCell™-SE Cream, 2oz., $40.00

Super OxiCell™ Cream by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular skin cream to provide easily absorbable glutathione and superoxide dismutase. Provides a higher concentration of glutathione and superoxide dismutase per application compared to Oxicell™.

 Super OxiCell™ Cream 1.6 oz. Pump $47.00 

Reverse Ratio   2:1 Magnesium and Calcium Plus Zinc and D3: This unique product supplies the ideal ratio of magnesium to calcium, plus zinc and D3 to protect nerves, bones, and your heart.

Reverse Ratio  2:1 Magnesium and Calcium plus Zinc, 250 tablets $17.00 

  CHS Wellness Package: Contains key ingredients needed to maintain good health, including critical B vitamins, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc and Omega 3 fatty acids. Our package includes these key ingredients in the most absorbable and effective dosages.

CHS Wellness Package $57.97  

Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

To ensure the proper use of Evergreen's high-quality herbal supplements, you must be under the care of a qualified health care practitioner to purchase.  Click HERE for details and to register. 

 

If you need help with registration or need additional guidance please contact Dr. Reinhardt directly at Dr.Reinhardt@CenterForHealthScience.com

Adrenoplex™ by Evergreen Herbs: TCM therapeutic actions:  Tonifies Kidney yin, yang, and jing (essence), tonifies the qi and blood and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach.

Adrenoplex™, 100 capsules 

 

Calm (ES)™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles for symptoms of occassional stress, anxiety, insomnia, and emotional upset.  A synergistic blend of 13 herbs to spread Liver qi, purge excess Liver fire, calm the shen (spirit) and tranquilize the Heart.

Calm (ES )™, 100 capsules 

Calm ZZZ™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles for those occassinally having difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep.  Calms the shen (spirit), regulates Liver qi, sedates Liver fire and tonifies the deficiencies.

Calm ZZZ™, 100 capsules 

Schisandra ZZZ™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles with adaptogenic, muscle-relaxant, and calming properties to promote healthy sleep.  Nourishes the Spleen and the Heart, tonifies qi and blood and tranquilizes the shen (spirit).

Schisandra ZZZ™, 100 capsules 

AVOID  Sleep and Anxiety drugs. They are among the most addicting substances! They will actually create their own anxiety after as little as six weeks of use ("rebound anxiety"). Withdrawal can be worse than with heroin, with a risk of hallucinations and death. If you have been taking these chemicals routinely for 1 month or more DO NOT stop without professional guidance. Seek help from a qualified Medical Psychologist who will work with your primary physician and psychiatrist in developing a treatment plan. Contact CHS for a referral.

Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Information provided by CHS is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Any information given is only intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from scientific world literature. You are encouraged to make your own health care decisions based upon your own research of the subject and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Lack of quality sleep can result in impaired mental functioning, depression and anxiety. It can sap your energy level and mood and can affect health, work performance and quality of life. Sleep impairment has been found to contribute to ADHD-like symptoms in children and to a variety of physical disorders including hypertension, heart disease, insulin resistance and diabetes.

There are 4 types of sleep issues:

Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleep that is not restorative that persists for longer than 2 weeks. It's effects are the same as for sleep deprivation. It can affect your clarity of thought, ability to concentrate, ability to pay attention and overall sense of well being.

Transient insomnia lasts from days to weeks. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep, by depression, or by stress. It also can be caused by medications, certain supplements and by an infection or other illness.

Chronic insomnia may last for years at a time. It can be caused by all the issues above, or it can be a primary disorder. The effects of chronic insomnia can vary according to its causes. They might include sleepiness, muscular fatigue, hallucinations, and/or mental fatigue.

Sleep apnea, a common cause of chronic insomnia, is a condition that occurs when a sleeping person's breathing is interrupted, thus interrupting the normal sleep cycle. With the obstructive form of the condition, some part of the sleeper's respiratory tract loses muscle tone and partially collapses. People with obstructive sleep apnea often do not remember awakening or having difficulty breathing, but they complain of excessive sleepiness during the day.

The answer to sleep problems is not medication! All sleep drugs cause dependency (addiction) and most result in "rebound" anxiety; the create more of a sleep problem, over time, than they help. For more information please click on the tabs above.

Insomnia is most often and indicator of an underlying problem, rather than a specific diagnosis. Insomnia can be caused by a variety of physical problems including heart, kidney, liver, nerve, and thyroid problems, food and airborne allergies, pain, breathing difficulties, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, stroke, adrenal dysfunction, infections, hormonal dysregulation and environmental issues. Other issues frequently trigger of insomnia and other sleep problems, such as:

• Stress: Concerns about work, school, health or family can keep your mind active at night, making it difficult to sleep. Stressful life events, such as the death or illness of a loved one, divorce, or a job loss, may lead to insomnia.
• Anxiety: Everyday anxieties as well as more-serious anxiety disorders may disrupt your sleep.
• Depression: You might either sleep too much or have trouble sleeping if you're depressed.
•  Medications: Over 190 commonly prescribed medications list insomnia or sleep disturbance as a common adverse effect. Prescription drugs that can interfere with sleep include antidepressants, heart and blood pressure medications, allergy medications, stimulants (such as Ritalin), and corticosteroids. Many over-the-counter (OTC) medications can interfere with sleep, including pain medications, decongestants and weight-loss products. Antihistamines and over-the-counter sleep aids may initially make you groggy, but they can worsen urinary problems, causing you to get up more during the night, and have many adverse effects when used too often.
• Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol: Coffee, tea, cola and other caffeine-containing drinks are well-known stimulants. Drinking coffee in the late afternoon can keep you from falling asleep at night. Nicotine in tobacco products is another stimulant that can cause insomnia. Alcohol is a sedative that may help you fall asleep, but it prevents deeper stages of sleep and often causes you to awaken in the middle of the night.
• Change in your environment or work schedule: Travel or working a late or early shift can disrupt your body's circadian rhythms, making it difficult to sleep. Your circadian rhythms act as internal clocks, guiding such things as your wake-sleep cycle, metabolism and body temperature.
• Poor sleep habits: Habits that help promote good sleep are called "sleep hygiene." Poor sleep hygiene includes an irregular sleep schedule, stimulating activities before bed, an uncomfortable sleep environment and use of your bed for activities other than sleep or sex.
• 'Learned' insomnia: This may occur when you worry excessively about not being able to sleep well and try too hard to fall asleep. Most people with this condition sleep better when they're away from their usual sleep environment or when they don't try to sleep, such as when they're watching TV or reading.
• Eating too much late in the evening: Having a light snack before bedtime is OK, but eating too much may cause you to feel physically uncomfortable while lying down, making it difficult to get to sleep. Many people also experience heartburn, a backflow of acid and food from the stomach to the esophagus after eating. This uncomfortable feeling may keep you awake.
• A change in activity: You may be less physically or socially active. Activity helps promote a good night's sleep. You may also be more likely to take a daily nap, which also can interfere with sleep at night.
  

If you suffer from sleep problems it is important to explore the causes of your symptoms with lab testing to rule out medical and nutritional causes and to evaluate the medications and supplements you are taking.  CHS can help!

Natural Treatment Approaches

Western medicine, Western Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine have different approaches to insomnia.  To Western conventional doctors, insomnia is the inability to sleep soundly.  If there is no obvious physical reason, such as pain, for the sleeplessness, it will usually be seen as an emotional problem such as stress, anxiety, or depression.  A patient with a mild case of insomnia is told to "relax more, cut back on caffeine, try a hot bath or warm milk before bedtime." For chronic insomnia, the usual response is sleeping pills, tranquilizers or anti-depressants.  

The Western Naturopathic approach is increasingly being adopted by conventional physicians who have seen the harm done by prescription sleep medications.    Synthetic sleep chemicals are addiciting and produce many adverse side effects.  CHS recommends that you avoid these drugs in favor of lifestyle changes, psychological therapies including meditation and hypnosis, and careful use of natural nutrients and herbal preparations, which are non-addicting and much safer.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the root of a sleep problems is a dysfunction or imbalance of the fundamental substances (qi, blood, Yin, Yang, Jing, Shen), or of the major organ systems (Lungs, Heart, Spleen, Liver, Kidneys).  When a person suffers from insomnia, the two organs most often out of balance are the Heart and the Liver.

According to TCM, difficulty in falling asleep means the body has accumulated heat or fire pathogens; restless sleep means the body has both pathogen accumulation and certain aspects of deficiency; easily arousal from sleep and difficulty falling back to sleep are simply deficiency usually seen in a weakened spleen and heart.  When associated with signs like abdominal distention, gastric discomfort, belching and lack of appetite, the insomnia is usually due to spleen and stomach disorders.  Heart disorders may also appear with symptoms such as dream-disturbed sleep, dizziness, headache and forgetfulness; frequent fearful awakening, timidity, irritability and sighing are associated with disorders in the liver and gallbladder.

The body's energy or qi circulates through the organs on a 24-hour rhythm.  The time at which a person regularly wakes up identifies the organ that is related to that particular sleeplessness.  According to the TCM clock, these are:

•  11pm-1am, gall bladder
• 1am-3am, liver
• 3am-5am, lungs
• 5am-7am, large intestine

CHS recommends 5 steps in your approach to sleep issues:

1.  IDENTIFY:  Take a thorough inventory of all of your symptoms, medications and supplements.  CHS has prepared a “Symptom Checklist” for this-- see tab above or Click Here for Printer Friendly Version to print out and take with you to your healthcare specialist.
2. TEST:  Have a complete physical and specific tests to identify causes.  CHS offers medical lab tests to explore the causes of your sleep symptoms. Click on the "Lab Testing" tab above for more information.
3.  EAT a healthy diet and lead a healthy lifestyle.  Certain nutrients are less available in our foods due to modern farming methods.  Additional nutrients are needed to combat environmental pollution and the stress of modern life.
4. TAKE the CHS Wellness Package or other comprehensive wellness supplement program to assure basic nutritional needs are met.  This package includes the basic nutrients that are needed in addition to a good diet.
5.  CHOOSE a Natural Product that matches your beliefs, physical issues and symptoms.

CHS offers the best approaches from Western Naturopathics and Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Please note:  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease.

Western Naturopathic

Gabatone Active™ by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular Formula to provide nutrients that support healthy GABAergic activity and provide targeted amino acids, vitamins, minerals and cofactors required for GABA production.

 Gabatone Active™ 90 capsules, $33.50

Serota-Flo ™ (spray) by Apex Energetics: A unique spray delivery for superior absorption of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and Tryptophan, for support of healthy serotonergic activity. Both amino acids are precursors for serotonin production.

Serota-Flo™, 2 oz. spray $30

Serotone Active™ by Apex Energetics: A Western Herbal formula to support healthy serotonin activity and provide targeted amino acids and cofactors required for serotonin production. Contains SAM-e, 5-HTP, St. John's Wort and B Vitamins.

Serotone Active™, 90 capsules $62

Adaptocrine® by Apex Energetics: The adrenal glands are the primary organ in regulating stress and your body's reaction to it.  This broad spectrum of herbal adaptogens and nutrients supports healthy adrenal feedback loop function.

Adaptocrine®, 90 capsules $28.50

AdrenaCalm® by Apex Energetics: A Western neutraceutical cream for transdermal supplementation of phosphatidylserine, key B vitamins and a mix of calming ingredients.

AdrenaCalm® Cream, 2oz. $42

AdrenaCalm™-SE for Sensitive Skin by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular skin cream to support proper adrenal function. Adrenacalm™-SE is a nearly odorless version of AdrenaCalm™ for those with sensitive skin.

AdrenaCalm™-SE Cream 2oz., $42.00

AdrenaStim® by Apex Energetics: A Western neutraceutical transdermal cream designed to support individuals that have developed adrenal exhaustion.

AdrenaStim® Cream, 2oz. $39

AdrenaStim™-SE by Apex Energetics: A Western Herbal skin cream to revitalize adrenal function and enhance energy. With phosphatidylserine. Adrenastim™-SE is a nearly odorless version of AdrenaStim™ for those with sensitive skin.

AdrenaStim™-SE Cream 2oz., $39.00

OxiCell® by Apex Energetics:  A liposomal, metabolic cream that provides glutathione and superoxide dismutase.

OxiCell® Cream, 2oz. $40.00

OxiCell™-SE for Sensitive Skin by Apex Energetics:  An Orthomolecular, antioxidant skin cream to provide easily absorbable glutathione and superoxide dismutase with a complex of other nutrients and cofactors. Nearly odorless, for those with sensitive skin.

OxiCell™-SE Cream, 2oz., $40.00

Super OxiCell™ Cream by Apex Energetics: An Orthomolecular skin cream to provide easily absorbable glutathione and superoxide dismutase. Provides a higher concentration of glutathione and superoxide dismutase per application compared to Oxicell™.

 Super OxiCell™ Cream 1.6 oz. Pump $47.00 

Reverse Ratio   2:1 Magnesium and Calcium Plus Zinc and D3: This unique product supplies the ideal ratio of magnesium to calcium, plus zinc and D3 to protect nerves, bones, and your heart.

Reverse Ratio  2:1 Magnesium and Calcium plus Zinc, 250 tablets $17.00 

  CHS Wellness Package: Contains key ingredients needed to maintain good health, including critical B vitamins, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc and Omega 3 fatty acids. Our package includes these key ingredients in the most absorbable and effective dosages.

CHS Wellness Package $57.97  

Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

To ensure the proper use of Evergreen's high-quality herbal supplements, you must be under the care of a qualified health care practitioner to purchase.  Click HERE for details and to register. 

 

If you need help with registration or need additional guidance please contact Dr. Reinhardt directly at Dr.Reinhardt@CenterForHealthScience.com

Adrenoplex™ by Evergreen Herbs: TCM therapeutic actions:  Tonifies Kidney yin, yang, and jing (essence), tonifies the qi and blood and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach.

Adrenoplex™, 100 capsules 

Calm (ES)™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles for symptoms of occassional stress, anxiety, insomnia, and emotional upset.  A synergistic blend of 13 herbs to spread Liver qi, purge excess Liver fire, calm the shen (spirit) and tranquilize the Heart.

Calm (ES )™, 100 capsules 

Calm ZZZ™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles for those occassinally having difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep.  Calms the shen (spirit), regulates Liver qi, sedates Liver fire and tonifies the deficiencies.

Calm ZZZ™, 100 capsules 

Schisandra ZZZ™ by Evergreen Herbs: A Modern Chinese Medicine formula based on TCM principles with adaptogenic, muscle-relaxant, and calming properties to promote healthy sleep.  Nourishes the Spleen and the Heart, tonifies qi and blood and tranquilizes the shen (spirit).

Schisandra ZZZ™, 100 capsules 

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