Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Dear Terry, “Hi. I am taking the pain formula you recommend that includes the special absorption curcumin and boswellia, with DLPA and nattokinase for inflammation and pain in my body. My doctor suggested that I take phosphatidylserine once at night because I have major insomnia. I have read good reports about phosphatidylserine for other things, but it did not help me sleep at all. I took the pain formula and it really helped my pain level and my mood……that was wonderful!!!! Now, I am wondering if there is something else I can take to help me sleep…..Any suggestions?” —Jennifer D., Clermont, FL A. Dear Jennifer, I think there are some supplements that can help you get some healthy sleep. This is especially important, because your body goes into repair mode when you are in deep sleep. If you are not getting good, deep sleep, your own natural repair and healing activity will not function normally. Lack of sleep can actually slow down the healing process. I suggest you continue with the formula of super bioavailable curcumin, the boswellia standardized to 15% AKBA but less than 5% beta boswellic acid, DLPA and nattokinase for your pain and inflammation. At bedtime, you can add to that the biologically active form of vitamin B6, called pyridoxal-5-phosphate or P-5-P, and 5 mg of melatonin. The P-5-P stimulates certain neurotransmitters in the brain that are associated with relaxation and is very healthy for the nervous system. The melatonin has been clinically proven to help people fall asleep and stay asleep without the risk of the side effects and addiction issues with prescription sleeping pills. You can find this combination of ingredients (the pain formula blended with the sleep formula) in your local quality health food establishment. Healthy regards! Terry…Naturally