No More Zombielike Days Ahead

Come in and grab a FREE sample of Cortisol Manager and Magnesium Glycinate/Malate. These two products can help get you back on track and sleeping like a baby. We have other sleep regimens and recommendations that can be personalized to you and your circumstances, but this combination has helped a great deal of our patients. Discover why Cortisol Manager and Magnesium Glycinate/Malate can be such good starting points for a better night’s sleep below.

Cortisol Manager

This supplement by Integrative Therapeutics® contains a blend of ashwagandha, l-theanine, phosphotidylserine, magnolia and epimedium. It has been formulated to support an adaptive and balanced cortisol response to stress.

Here is an overview of how the ingredients work:

• Ashwagandha has been used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries to alleviate fatigue and improve general well-being. Preliminary human studies suggest ashwagandha may improve energy and cognition levels in certain groups of people. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, supplementation with standardized ashwagandha root and leaf extract led to significant experiential and biochemical improvements in indicators of stress, including sleeplessness.

• L-theanine is an amino acid known to promote relaxation and reduce stress. It increases the activity of alpha brain waves which has been associated with a relaxed yet alert mental state, muscle relaxation, and reduced anxiety.

• Phosphatidylserine, which is extracted from soy lecithin, has been clinically shown to significantly reduce serum adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), cortisol levels and salivary cortisol levels following mental stress. It also reduces plasma levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, ACTH and cortisol after exposure to physical stress. This phospholipid is a critical structural component of neuronal cells and helps promote a positive mood.

• Magnolia and Epimedium are included as botanical synergists which, based upon evidence in animal studies, may have a relaxing effect and support the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis for a healthy response to stress.

Magnesium Glycinate/Malate

One of our favorite Magnesium products is by Vital Nutrients and it combines Magnesium Glycinate with Magnesium Malate. Magnesium is a key mineral and has many critical roles in our body. Magnesium directly interacts with your muscle tissue through a process called ion transportation. When magnesium contacts your cell membranes, it bonds with specific receptor sites that open up the cell membrane and allow other mineral ions to enter, such as calcium and potassium.

The glycinate salt form releases glycine and produces a calming effect. It is often used in formulations intended to enhance sleep or relaxation. The malate form has been reported as helpful in overall muscle function as it is a co-factor in energy-producing reactions. So, in essence the magnesium glycinate relaxes the mind, while the magnesium malate relaxes the muscles. 

Come in and grab your FREE Cortisol Manager and Magnesium Glycinate/Malate samples to see if they help solve your sleep issues. 

Another Consideration: Progesterone

As a compounding pharmacist, I must say a word or two about the mighty power of progesterone. When in balance, this hormone brings improved sleep and mood while also allowing women to feel like their normal, terrific selves. We can compound different capsule strengths in order to dial-in to exactly what your body needs. We also offer sustain release capsules with methylcellulose (E4M) to help keep those ZZZ’s flowing all night long.

Along with the personalized options that we can offer, the following are a few recommendations from sleepfoundation.org.

• Craft sustainable and beneficial routines that become automatic

• Have a fixed wake up time

• Budget 30 minutes for winding down

• Dim your lights (bright lights hinder your body’s natural melatonin production)

• Unplug electronics 1 hour prior to bedtime

• Find relaxation techniques that work for you (Mediation, mindfulness, paced breathing techniques

• During the day, get plenty of sunshine and physical activity

• Don’t dine too late in the evenings

• Create a tranquility environment that promotes relaxation

  • Find the best temperature for you (typically this is around 65°F)

  • Block out all sources of light

  • Use calming scents like lavender and lemon balm

• Stop the long-term use of (or minimize the amount of) benzodiazepines, like Xanax® and Valium®, and Ambien®

Make no BONES about it…we can help you sleep better.

The Alpine Team has helped many of our patients sleep and rest better. Whether you are young or old; or you have tried all things and nothing works; or you can only sleep with Ambien® … we have you covered with plenty of personalized recommendations. Let us help you sleep for a solid 8 hours each night.

Be healthy inside and out, and Happy Halloween!