Vitamins for heartburn instead of kapidex

Q. I'm currently taking Kapidex and would like some more natural way to improve my heartburn and indigestion. What do you recommend?

A. Often heartburn comes about because your stomach is not putting out ENOUGH of it's own hydrochloric acid to begin with, which delays stomach emptying because food is sitting in the stomach, and then pushes the acidic mixture up against the esophageal sphincter, which then makes you feel like you have heartburn.

Taking a little Betaine HCL can help improve this situation without going on any stomach acid blockers. This is where western medicine gets it wrong very often.

The goal is to improve digestion, improve response to food allergies, gut rebuilding and repopulating with probiotics and other beneficial nutraceuticals and to improve urinary tract health with the following:

Digestzyme (has Betaine HCL 200mg) - this would help with the breakdown of foods in your stomach & intestines. The Kapidex is lowering your stomach's output of acid, and it is likely your food is not being digested well at all. You could try using this while you are taking Kapidex to help with food digestion. If you find it causes any burning in the stomach, then you should discontinue and just use the Plant Digestive Enzymes. You might want to discuss with your doctor about reducing your dose of Kapidex and eventually getting you off it.

HLC MindLinx - 1-2 caps a day.

L-Glutamine Powder - gradually work up the dose, can eventually go up to 10 tsp/ a day in divided doses for healing the intestinal wall. Remember to mix Xylitol or stevia to add sweetness when mixing with water.

Aloe Vera 200x - for immune modulating effects and to help with intestinal healing. Work up to 3 caps a day.

Best Product for Excess Cortisol Production

Q. Can you recommend a product that helps reduce excess cortisol production?

A. If you have excess cortisol production, I have two recommendations.

AdrenoHS-SOD by BioGenesis. Please be aware this product has 20mg of lithium in it. Lithium is often prescribed by physicians for depressive disorders, headaches, and hyperthyroidism in higher amounts. But this is a low amount, it is not the same level as used in medications, however, there can be some interactions with some medications. If you are on any medications, please let me reference the medications you are on to make sure there would be no negative interactions you should be aware of when taking this product.

Catecholecalm by DFH. This helps balance cortisol and balance catechholemines, and is lithium free.

HLC Mindlinx for Gluten and Casein Allergies

Q. Is HLC Mindlinx used in the treatment of gluten and dairy allergies? Is it possible to reverse these allergies?

A. Yes, HLC MindLinx is used as a probiotic when someone has a sensitivity or allergy to dairy & or gluten. In many cases of people who are truly and severely allergic to these proteins, they may never resolve. However, many people often develop a sensitivity to these proteins, and this often occurs when these foods are frequently consumed on a daily basis, often in large quantities. This is different than a true IgE mediated allergy, this is known as an IgG mediated delayed hypersensitivity.

When these foods are left out of the diet for a period of time, and the gut has time to heal (often with the help of gut healing nutrients and herbs), some people can resume incorporating them in their diets in small quantities on a rotation diet basis.

HLC MindLinx does helps line the gut with strains of organisms that help degrade these proteins when they are ever ingested, therefore these proteins are not as likely to create such an extreme immune response and the body is better able to properly digest them.

3 Ways to Pick the Perfect Omega-3

The growing scientific research proving health benefits of Omega-3 fish oils is nothing
short of astounding.

They are a powerful way to safely improve chronic inflammatory health problems like
asthma and arthritis, and instrumental for nourishing the brain, skin, and immune system.

If you don't already take Omega-3s then you are really missing out! Every one of our
clients who takes their Omegas has noticed a significant difference in their health,
skin, and hair.

The big question is not "Should you take Omega-3s" but
"Are you taking the right ones?"

After 12 years studying in the nutrition industry, I've figured out the most simple way
to help my clients choose the best Omega-3 for their needs.
Here is a video I made to help you.

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How Do I Choose the Right Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplement?

There are three main points to consider when deciding which fish oil to take:

1) A Brand Free of Contaminants: Quality and Purity
It is imperative that you choose a brand of Omega-3 supplement that tests
their oils for contaminants such as PCB's, dioxins, mercury and other heavy
metals. At Rockwell Nutrition, we only recommend Omega-3 supplements from
companies who routinely perform contamination testing.
Pharmax, Genestra, DFH, and Nordic Naturals are all excellent brands of Fish Oils.

2) Liquid, Capsules or Emulsified Liquid?
You will make your best decision by considering who will be taking the fish oil.

Liquids: Finest Pure Liquid Fish Oil by Pharmax offers the best price for
quantity, and most EPA and DHA per serving. Easy to take higher doses with
 ease since 1 tsp equals 4 capsules. Thus, liquid is ideal for those with
arthritis and inflammatory conditions of the gut or skin. It mixes
easily into smoothies, applesauce, or yogurt with no noticeable taste
(slight orange or lemon essence).
Liquids like Finest Pure Liquid Fish Oil can also be taken right
off the spoon.


Capsules: Finest Pure Fish Oil Capsules are Ideal for those who travel or do not
like taking the liquid by the spoonful or in their smoothie. The gel
capsules are large, but slide down easily. It is harder to get larger
therapeutic doses when taking capsules since you will need to take 
such large quantities (4+ caps 3x daily), but they sure are practical!


Emulsified Liquids: Emulsified Finest Pure Fish Oil is ideal for those who
have digestive issues or tend to burp up the oils. Emulsified liquids like
Emulsified Finest Pure Fish Oil taste like candy due to added fruit sugar,
so perfect for those with taste aversions.  The key benefit is that emulsified
oils are 50% better absorbed than regular liquid or capsules, so taking 1/2
the dose of EPA/DHA is perfectly fine.

3) Fish oil or Cod Liver Oil?
Ultimate Cod Liver Oil Liquid The big difference between the two is that Fish Oil
contains just the Omega-3s EPA and DHA while Cod Liver Oil contains
smaller quantities of EPA per serving plus has Vitamin A and D.
Remember-Vitamin A and D are ideal for brain and immune system development
of toddlers and kids (not to mention adults!).
If you're looking for more Omega-3s per serving, go for fish oils.
If you want to boost your Vitamin A&D levels along with getting higher
levels of DHA per serving, go for the Ultimate Cod Liver Oil.

Client Question
Q: Why do I burp after taking the oils?
A: It's a sign that your digestion needs help to digest the oil. Try taking your fish oil
with or after meals to see if this helps. Or take it with a lipase enzyme (Lipase #5)
which helps it break down in your gut. Improving your digestion will improve your
absorption of all nutrients including Omega-3s!

Client Feedback on Liquid Fish Oil by Pharmax

Pleasant taste and I feel great!
"I ordered Finest Pure Liquid Fish Oil Liquid because I hate taking lots of pills.
My sister warned me to be careful because these types of oils have strong aftertastes.
This product has only a pleasant orange taste and no fishy taste at all.
I love it and I have noticed an improvement in my well-being since I started taking it.
Will be back for more."
-U.I. from Mineola, NY

Cured my Depression!
"I am a customer of yours and take the Pharmax Finest Pure Liquid Fish Oil that cured
my depression. I think I was lacking the Omega 3's since I had been on anti-depressants
for 6+ years.  It took 9 months of taking 1-2 TBS/day but I haven't needed anti depressants
for 3 years now, YEAH!"
- Brittany from Coral Gables, FL

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Why Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids So Important?

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (sometimes referred to as fish oil) are important for a wide
range of functions in the body:

• Promotes healthy skin and hair
• Prevents & fights infections by enhancing immune system
• Reduces inflammation & arthritis pain
• Helps children with ADHD, Autism and brain health in general.
• Enhances overall health & wellness
• Helps prevent cancer, heart disease, atherosclerosis, & stroke
• Lowers triglycerides & cholesterol
• Helps asthma by reducing inflammation in lungs
• Critical during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Growth and development, cell membrane integrity, nervous system structure
• Maintenance and creation of various hormones and immune system components
• Click to read hundreds of research studies proving the benefits of Omega 3s

When choosing a fish oil, you should look for a brand that frequently tests their product for contaminants such as PCB's, dioxins, mercury and other heavy metals.
Of course, at Rockwell Nutrition, all of our Omega 3 products are of the highest quality and we only represent companies who follow the highest standards of quality control.
We'd love to hear from you if you have any questions about which Omega-3 is right for you and your family. Just email us at mynutritionist@rockwellnutrition.com
or call Toll Free 866-757-4500 x705.

Health & Happiness,
Julie Haugen, MS, RD, LD/N
Annika Rockwell, CN

Can Fish Oils help situational depression?

Q. I was on anti-depressants for 6+ years, and the finest pure fish oils by Pharmax cured my depression! I think I was lacking the Omega 3’s. My question is, can omega-3 fish oils help situational depression? My sister is feeling like she is a little depressed but I think it's because she Russia and is having a very rough spot in her marriage, and her 7 year old is having some problems in school. Would taking fish oil help her fight her depression?

A. I'm so glad to hear that you've cured your depression though the Pharmax Finest Pure Fish Oil and haven't needed any medications!

Certainly fish oils could be helpful for your sister, but she could also be deficient in vitamin D due to the lack of sunlight a good portion of the year in Russia. I would also recommend this:

• D-Mulsion liquid vitamin D drops to help her get her vitamin D levels up. She could start off with 2-3 drops a day with meals to start improving her levels, then when she is feeling better go down to 1 drop a day for maintenance.

If trying these products do not improve her depression in 1-2 months, then she may need more help. Here are a couple of suggestions, I would recommend either she try one or the other first:

• 5HTP - 5 Hydroxytryptophan, made from the amino acid L-tryptophan with the help of Vitamin B6, is a precursor to serotonin production. The amino acid tryptophan can be found naturally in protein foods such as turkey and milk. Serotonin is a very important neurotransmitter known as "the feel good hormone". Using 5HTP has a similar effect as using an SSRI antidepressant, only without the drug side effects. It helps the body's own production of serotonin, which can be quite effective at improving depression. This is a 50mg dose, a good one to start with, as she can build up to 100 - 200mg a day to find the dose that works best for her.

• SAMe is a great product for improving mild to moderate depression. Please see the link I've included to read more about SAMe, it can be very helpful to elevate the brain's melatonin and phosphatidylcholine. Inadequate levels of SAMe in tissues and plasma and cerebral spinal fluid have been found to be highly correlated with conditions such as: depression, alzheimer's and dementia. Suboptimal levels of SAMe in some individuals may be due to insufficient amounts of the precursor amino acid methionine (diets low in protein, or diets containing mostly vegetarian protein which are typically low in methionine) and/or the necessary cofactors B12 (vegetarians, inadequate absorption) and folate and/or lack of a basic vitamin supplement.

For some individuals, even if they are supplementing methionine and/or getting sufficient amounts of methionine from animal proteins, SAMe synthesis is still not adequate due to a low activity of the enzyme SAMe synthetase.

Even if the body is producing normal or average levels of SAMe, certain physiological states create an increased demand for it, such as: aging, dietary deficiency, inflammatory states, emotional/physical stress or genetic polymorphysms, which can drastically improve depression.