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The Natural

Guide to
Anxiety
Free Living
Dont Surrender to Anxiety

Anxiety Is On the Rise

Great Strides Have Been Made

The Medication Myth

A More Natural Path

Why Am I So Anxious?

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Neurotransmitters and Anxiety

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Amino Acids: Building Blocks of a Healthy Mind

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L-Tryptophan

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L-Theanine

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Trace Elements and Vitamins

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B Vitamins

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The Anxiety-Fighting B Vitamins

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Calcium

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Magnesium

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Herbal Extracts

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Ashwagandha

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Scientific Research

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Brahmi

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Passion Flower

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Conclusions

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The Secret Ingredient: SleepFast Nighttime Spray

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Research and Further Reading

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Anxiety Is On the Rise


Let us begin by stating that anxiety is on the rise in both men and women across
the United States and other developed nations. More than 40 million people suffer
from various anxiety disorders in the U.S. alone, and this number continues to rise.
Lets take a moment to think about what this truly means.

Today, nearly one in five


people over the age of
18 is suffering from some
form of anxiety.
When we take a look at stress levels, 75% of Americans say they
experience some stress every two weeks, and half of those
say that stress levels are high (National Health Interview survey).
Stress and anxiety lead to a great deal of worrying, fatigue, jitters and even panic
attacks. But the prolonged effects can be even worse. Over time, high levels of
anxiety can lower your immune system, deprive you of sleep and even contribute
to heart disease. It should come as no surprise that the health industry is quickly
making anxiety a top priority.

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Great Strides
Have Been Made
We are pleased to report that in recent years, great strides have been made in
natural treatments for anxiety.

Much of the research behind


these advancements is so new
that many of the current products
on the market have not yet
incorporated the findings into
their formulas.
You are reading this right now, undoubtedly, because you or someone you know
is suffering from anxiety. We know this is probably an emotionally trying time for
you. People who experience anxiety often cant quiet their mind or stop worrying.
They sometimes overreact to their loved ones or become so panicked they freeze
up and can barely react at all. They feel like no one they know can relate to what
theyre going through. But the reality is, if we look around, there are many more
people suffering from this problem than we realize and as you now know, this
number is only rising.
What is most important to realize is that there are countless people who have
suffered from anxiety and have overcome it. Anxiety is not the mystery it once
was, and we now have a greater understanding of the biological processes
involved in stress, anxiety and panic.

In short, its all about balance.


Today, thousands upon thousands of men and women have overcome -- or made
manageable -- their anxiety by supplementing with a few specific amino acids,
vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts, as well as making a few key life changes.

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The Medication Myth


A very popular myth has been circulating in our Western medical culture: that if
you experience anxiety, you must have a clinical disorder and need pharmaceutical
medication. We acknowledge that some severe cases do warrant a prescription for
pharmaceutical anti-anxiety medication. But the side effects of these medications
can include a zombie-like state, decreased sex drive, weight gain, depression and,
in some cases, increased anxiety. Often times, patients experiencing side effects
will then be prescribed yet another medication to counteract the new symptoms.
Even worse, the risk of addiction is high, and even if a person is unhappy with his
medication, he must gradually wean himself off of it to avoid very serious withdrawal
symptoms.

What many doctors dont tell


you is that much of what causes
anxiety comes from chemical and
nutritional imbalances in the body
-- many of which can be avoided
with proper nutrition.
You just need to know which nutrients to look for in your food. Prescription
medication does not address the nutrition problem. Drugs may treat some
symptoms, but they do not really address the underlying causes of anxiety.

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A More Natural Path


We at Tranquility Labs encourage people suffering from anxiety to give natural
healing a chance before entering into the world of pharmaceutical medication. Why
not see what you can do on your own before introducing synthetic chemicals with
possibly severe side effects? The bad news is, the modern Western diet does not
contain the same level of nutrition that it used to. We need many vitamins, minerals,
amino acids and other nutrients to keep our minds and bodies balanced, and most
of this is found in food. But the rise in cheaper, mass-produced foods has robbed
our bodies of much of what they need to work optimally.

The rise in cheap, processed foods


has robbed our bodies of much of
what they need to work optimally.
But these are amazing times we live in. While food may be getting less and less
healthy, science is moving forward faster than ever. Thanks to modern medical
science, we know the regions of the brain and the chemicals involved in controlling
anxiety. And thanks to natural health science, we know which combinations of
nutrients and herbs can strengthen those systems.
This e-book will introduce you to some of the most important nutrients and
powerful natural remedies for controlling your anxiety.Much of the information here
is very recent, with many of the findings having been reported only in the last few
years, but some have been known by natural healers for centuries.

Our goal is to bring together the safest of modern science with


the most effective ancient natural medicine to help you regain
your mental balance.
As you read, understand that weve made a considerable effort to use common,
non-scientific language to explain as much of the research as we can. As
approachable as we try to make the information in this book, we will explain the
high-level concepts behind amino acids, vitamins and minerals, and herbal extracts.
Parts of this guide may get technical please bear with us.
After reading the sections below, you will know the right vitamins, minerals,
enzymes, amino acids, trace elements and herbal extracts to use to keep stress and
anxiety under control. Armed with this information, you will breathe easy and feel
confident that you can keep your anxiety to a minimum
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An Inspirational Story

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Before we get into the specifics of how to best arm your mind and body against
anxiety, we want to share with you an inspirational story from a woman who has
become one of our favorite customers.
Craig and Dana had been married for a little more than
a year. Dana had recently landed a job as an account
representative at an advertising firm and was starting to
come under considerable stress.

She was working late, missing sleep and feeling exhausted, even
on her days off.
She had less time to cook healthy meals, and had been eating more on the go. Over
time, Craig began to notice Dana was getting snippy about minor inconveniences,
like when he came home from work a little later than usual or forgot to pick up an
item at the store.
Craig suggested the two schedule a vacation to the Caribbean for some rest and
relaxation. Dana had always been a bit nervous about flying, but she knew she
needed to relax. As the day approached, Dana was looking forward to it less and
less. Her mind was giving her all sorts of excuses why they shouldnt go: Shed fall
behind on work, the house could be robbed, the trip would be too expensive,
something could happen to the plane...
Finally, the day came. The two were in line at the airport and Danas mind began
to race. She noticed her heart rate jump and she started sweating. Then she felt a
tingling sensation in her arm, like it was about to go numb.
Craig, she said, gripping onto his sleeve with white knuckles. I think Im about to
have a heart attack.
An ambulance ride and a missed flight later, Dana was in the hospital, calm but
terribly embarrassed. After checking her vitals and running a few tests, the doctor
told her that her heart was fine. She had just had her first panic attack, he said.

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The following week, Dana went to a psychiatrist on a friends referral. By the time
she left, the psychiatrist had prescribed her a low dose of alprazolam. Dana had
never been on medication before and was skeptical. She did her research and
was concerned by the long list of side effects, which included nausea, insomnia,
depression, upset stomach, fatigue, dizziness and impaired coordination.
For most of her life, Dana had taken her doctors suggestions, but this time she
wasnt so sure.

Maybe I am a little out of balance, she thought, but does


that really require harsh medication?
Dana decided to see what she could do naturally before going on strong, addictive
drugs. She started researching various natural anxiety remedies: herbs, vitamins,
trace elements, amino acids, even exercises.
The amount of information available was
staggering, so Dana looked up a holistic
healthcare practitioner to help her narrow
down some natural treatment options. Danas
naturopath explained that, while some people
can benefit from pharmaceutical anxiety
medication, most people are just a little out of
balance. He told Dana that it sounded like her
stress at work had gotten out of control, and
explained that stress can physically change
your brain chemistry in a very real way. He
recommended that she take B-Complex,
Calcium, Magnesium, Passion Flower and
Ashwagandha root daily for three months and
to exercise at least two to three times a week.
He also told her to cut back on processed
sugars and caffeine, which can cause drastic
energy spikes and crashes.
So Dana gave it a try. She was skeptical that it could be so simple, and Craig, eager
to have things going smoothly encouraged her to just try the alprazolam. But she
wanted to see what she could do without drugs.

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To Dana and Craigs surprise, she started to feel less stressed within the first month.

But buying all those supplements separately cost close to $80 a


month and was increasingly difficult to keep track of.
When searching online for natural anxiety
remedies, Dana learned about our product,
Tranquilene, which had all of the remedies she
was taking and more, all in one capsule -- and
it was cheaper than buying them all separately.

Dana stuck with our product for six months, well after she came back into balance
and felt leveled out. She and Craig wound up taking that vacation after all, and life
went on. But we are proud that she is no longer a customer, because that means
she is no longer in need of our product.
Dana had reached a place where she was no longer tossing and turning through
restless nights and feeling anxious throughout the day. She was exercising several
times a week, eating healthy, unprocessed foods and feeling great. Tranquilene
helped her along the way, but Dana was able to maintain the progress through her
own natural efforts without any drugs.
That is the difference, Dana learned, between looking to nature for assistance
restoring your bodys natural balance and indefinitely depending on an addictive
narcotic to merely manage symptoms.

Wishing you all the best,



The Tranquility Labs Team

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Why Am I So Anxious?
It Could Be a Chemical Imbalance
There are many possible factors at play when a person begins experiencing high
levels of stress and anxiety. It could be that youve had a sudden traumatic event
shake up your life, or maybe youve experienced prolonged exposure to a highstress job or family situation. It could be that you havent slept well for some time
and feel less able to cope, or that you havent been getting the proper nutrition in
your diet to keep your brain strong and healthy. And there are more possible causes
still, some of which modern medicine struggles to understand.
When you experience symptoms like these, what you might not realize is that your
brain chemistry will actually change.

Mood, diet, stress, trauma -- all of


these will have an effect on your
brain chemistry, causing different
chemicals to be released.
For example, if you experience muscle tension very frequently, your brain will want
to release more of a chemical that relaxes muscles. Over time, your body may
struggle to produce enough of that chemical to keep the tension down, and then
youre out of balance and it will be more and more difficult to get back to normal.
While there are some clinical dysfunctions that can also cause anxiety, and which
often require medication, most people tend to experience anxiety when one or
a number of key stress-reducing systems fall out of balance. In this e-book, we
explore the most common out-of-balance systems -- the ones we can hope to
improve on through natural remedies.
Please keep in mind that everyone will be at his or her own unique level of balance
and not all people will require the same exact nutrients to get their anxiety back
to a manageable level. Because of this, there is no standard time that it takes for
proper nutrition and supplementation to work its magic. It could be days, weeks
or even months. But the most important step is to start making the improvements,
because it will only get better with time.

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Neurotransmitters
and Anxiety
The Brain Chemicals That Inhibit Anxiety
On the front lines of the bodys natural defenses against anxiety are
neurotransmitters, the brains chemical messengers. Neurotransmitters are
responsible for much of what goes on in the body: They tell your heart to beat,
make you tired at night, keep your stress responses from getting out of control,
influence your mood, and much more.
There are more than a dozen types of neurotransmitters, but when it comes to
anxiety, we tend to focus on two that are most commonly out of balance. These are
Serotonin (5-hydroxy-tryptophan, or 5-HT) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

When it comes to anxiety,


the two most important
neurotransmitters are
Serotonin and GABA.
Serotonin works to inhibit stress responses, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
It is involved in mood, memory, appetite, learning, sleep and a number of other
bodily processes. When a persons Serotonin system is out of balance, anxiety is
a risk. But the worst part is that since Serotonin controls so many body processes,
the anxiety is often accompanied by appetite changes, difficulty concentrating and
trouble sleeping.

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Like Serotonin, GABA is an inhibitory, calming neurotransmitter. Also like Serotonin,


GABA tends to be deficient in cases of anxiety disorders. Often called natures
Valium, GABA is what the body releases to calm you down when certain parts of
the body get overly excited. It also has a role in releasing muscle tension. Where
Serotonin deficiency is more involved in mood and mental symptoms of anxiety,
GABA deficiency is involved in the physical symptoms.
You can probably imagine all the issues a person can face if her body doesnt
produce enough Serotonin and GABA.
A person will start worrying and find himself unable to quiet his mind. Eventually,
sleep trouble and muscle tension can develop.

If things get really bad, panic


attacks can become a regular
occurrence.

One of the easiest ways to help keep your Serotonin and GABA levels balanced is to
be sure your body is getting enough of the precursor ingredients it needs to make
them. We will outline some of these in the following sections.

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Amino Acids:
Building Blocks of a Healthy Mind
Certain amino acids have recently gained a reputation as wonder suppressants for
stress, anxiety and panic. We at Tranquility Labs dont like to use such language it
is an oversimplification. Yet, as youll soon learn, amino acids, vitamins and certain
chemical elements are critical to keeping your natural anxiety-fighting systems
strong.

Amino acids are the building blocks of your


body. They combine to form proteins that are
converted into new cells.
Besides building cells and repairing tissue, amino acids can increase the activity of
a number of brain chemicals, like neurotransmitters. But some amino acids are not
made by our bodies. These amino acids must be obtained from our diet.

Modern science has found that


amino acids obtained through
diet are more important than was
previously recognized. L-Theanine
and L-Tryptophan -- two of our
biggest defenses against anxiety
-- are among these amino acids.
Many amino acids occur only in small amounts even in well-balanced diets, and
are becoming more and more scarce in modern diets high in processed foods.
At the same time, research has shown that our bodies are requiring increasingly
larger amounts of these amino acids to do the same job previously done by
smaller amounts. A cause for this phenomenon has not yet been determined. It
is possible that the preservatives, pesticides and chemicals found in todays food
supply are breaking down these essential amino acids before they can become fully
bio-available.

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We cannot fully understand amino acids and the roles they play unless we
understand vitamins. In fact, much like certain amino acids, vitamins can only be
obtained through diet, and our bodies would not function without them. Vitamins
provide essential food to your cells and organs.
When it comes to suppressing anxiety and panic, vitamins are as important as
amino acids. In fact some vitamins and amino acids must combine with one another
to form various neurotransmitters. Even if you have a history of panic attacks, you
are much less likely to experience one if your body gets enough of the vitamins and
amino acids that its natural anxiety-fighting systems need for normal operation. It is
usually when a persons vitamin and amino acid supplies are drained that they are
most susceptible to high levels of anxiety or panic attacks.

Even those with a history of panic


attacks are much less likely to
experience one if their bodies get
enough of the vitamins and amino
acids they need.
So what can drain a person like this? It can be regular exposure to stress, causing
the brain to use extra resources to keep you calm. It can just be a matter of not
getting enough nutrients in your diet. Or it can be long-term exposure to strong
pharmaceutical medication that, while helpful in certain ways, can increase how fast
the body depletes its natural nutrient stores.

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L-Tryptophan
Tryptophan is the No. 1 amino acid you can take to fight stress and anxiety. It is an
essential amino acid that the body converts into 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP), and
then to Serotonin. Serotonin, as we know, is involved in mood, appetite, sleep and
impulse control.
The first thing most people think when tryptophan comes up is that its the
chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy. Although there are several other reasons
that the typical full turkey dinner might make someone tired, this is partly true. Since
tryptophan is a precursor to both Serotonin and melatonin, it does help the body
produce sleep-inducing chemicals. But it will not make you tired on its own.

Tryptophan is like the fertilizer


that helps your brain grow
the natural chemicals needed
for a calm mood and restful
sleep.
In many ways, Tryptophan is like the fertilizer that helps your brain grow more of the
natural chemicals it needs to maintain a calm mood and sleep more restfully. Many
people are familiar with taking 5-HTP in supplement form and have not looked into
Tryptophan. But research shows that tryptophan is more common in natural foods
and is something our bodies are generally more used to processing.

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L-Theanine
Discovered in Japan in the late 1940s, L-Theanine is an amino acid most commonly
found in green tea. It was known for many years that green tea had a certain special
calming quality to it, but it took some of Japans finest chemical scientists to prove
the link (also proving without a doubt that the Japanese really know their tea).

It was known for many


years that green tea had
a special calming quality,
and with the discovery
of L-Theanine, its antianxiety properties were
confirmed.
Ltheanine is important because it is known to increase the activity of GABA in
the brain. We know that GABA is involved in some of the physical symptoms often
associated with anxiety. This means that not only is there a scientific reason why
green tea can help calm you down, but also that taking pure L-Theanine is a natural
and proven way to lower your anxiety levels fast.

Another added benefit of this important amino acid is that


it stimulates the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter
responsible for confidence and a sense of well-being.
Dopamine also plays a hand in concentration, learning and mood. So in addition to
helping keep you physically calm, L-Theanine can help you stay more focused.

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Trace Elements
and Vitamins
In biochemistry, a trace element is defined as a chemical element that is needed
in minute quantities for the proper growth, development, and physiology of
the organism. Vitamins are also vital nutrients that the body needs for proper
functioning. The body cannot create the vitamins and trace elements it needs on its
own, so they must come from your diet. For normal, calm functioning of the mind, a
few trace elements and vitamins are absolutely essential.
These are:

Calcium
Magnesium
B Vitamins
As with many nutrients our bodies need, these vitamins and trace elements are
much less abundant in the typical modern diet. Overall, most processed foods do
not contain enough to sustain a strong resistance to anxiety.

The typical modern diet of


processed foods does not contain
enough of the essential trace
elements and vitamins to sustain a
strong resistance to anxiety.
So are you deficient in calcium, magnesium or B vitamins? Consider this:
Deficiencies can build up over a long period of time. Your brain uses these
necessary vitamins and trace elements every day to sustain its normal functioning.
But eating the same fast food, processed cereals, frozen dinners, and pre-made
anything, day in and day out, can cause your body to deplete these vitamins and
trace elements faster than you can replenish them. If your body is using more than
you are putting in, you will not have enough vitamins and trace minerals to do the
important jobs our body is capable of, such as keeping you calm in the face of
stress.

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The risk of deficiency is real.


If you were to have blood
work done tomorrow, you
would probably find more
than a few deficiencies.
In fact, we recommend people who really take their mental and physical health
seriously to go get blood work done to find out exactly which vitamins and minerals
they are deficient in.
In the following section, well tell you in more detail about some of the vitamins,
minerals and trace elements your body needs to keep a calm and healthy mind.
Some of them are found in common multi-vitamins and some are not. Weve made
sure that all of them, however, are found in Tranquilene.

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B Vitamins
B

B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play an important role in


a number of bodily functions. They support metabolism, promote cell growth,
enhance the immune and nervous system, and much more. Because they are
water soluble, B vitamins are flushed from the body through urine and need to be
consistently replaced.

When your body is going through stress, it depletes stores of


Bvitamins rapidly.
The B vitamins are necessary to help maintain the proper functioning of the nervous
system. Deficiencies in B vitamins can lead to anxiety, irritability, restlessness,
fatigue, and more. There are eight kinds of B vitamins, but we have found B1, B3,
B5, B6 and B12 to be the most important for suppressing anxiety. It is best to take
multiple B vitamins together in a B-complex supplement since they tend to work
together synergistically.

Deficiencies in B vitamins can lead


to anxiety, irritability,restlessness,
fatigue, and more.

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The Anxiety-Fighting
B Vitamins
B1

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Deficiency can cause beriberi, a disease of the nervous system that can lead to
sudden weight loss, emotional disturbance, irregular heartbeat or feelings of
weakness and limb pain.

B3

Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Deficiency of niacin, along with a deficiency in Tryptophan, can cause pellagra.


Symptoms can include aggression, insomnia, mental confusion, diarrhea, and
dermatitis. Vitamin B3 also works with the body to convert Tryptophan into 5-HTP,
which can then be converted into Serotonin. Serotonin, as youll remember, is one
of the most important brain chemicals for maintaining a stable and calm mood.

B5

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)

Deficiency can cause burning foot syndrome, in which a person experiences lack of
feeling in the feet, accompanied by flaming pain. Apart from this, a constant feeling
of fatigue and weakness rules the body. Other major symptoms include insomnia,
anxiety, anemia, vomiting, contraction of muscles and abnormal skin developments.

B6

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Deficiency can contribute to anemia, depression and high blood pressure. Vitamin
B6 is required to synthesize Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), which helps to
regulate anxiety. As such, B6 deficiency may cause heightened anxiety. B6 is also
involved in converting Tryptophan to Serotonin, the latter of which affects both
anxiety and overall mood.

B12

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Deficiency can cause memory loss, cognitive dysfunction, mania and psychosis. The
bodys ability to absorb B12 decreases as we get older, which makes it ever more
important to get enough in your diet.

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Ca
Calcium
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You probably already know that calcium helps build strong bones and harden our
teeth. But more than that, calcium is one of the key minerals influencing muscle
contraction. It also helps our nerves carry messages from the brain to all parts of
the body.

Our blood vessels use calcium to move blood throughout the


body for proper circulation, releasing hormones and enzymes
that affect every function in the body.
Calcium deficiency is thought to play a major role in panic attacks. Deficiencies in
calcium can make the muscle tension effects of panic more pronounced. This occurs
when calcium levels in our tissue are low, making the nervous system hypersensitive.
This results in overreactions to the flight or fight response imagine being in a
constant state of emergency. Thus, calcium deficiency plays a large role in the
physical symptoms of many anxiety disorders.

Calcium deficiency is thought to


play a major role in panic attacks,
and also causes the muscle tension
during a panic attack to become
more pronounced.
The average adult needs about 1,000 mg of calcium per day, and teenagers need
1,300 mg to support their growth. Many people dont get the recommended
amounts daily. Calcium-enriched foods, along with supplements, can make a big
difference.
Of course, foods such as milk, yogurt, and cheese are good sources of calcium;
however, many people are lactose intolerant and cannot get their calcium from
dairy. Vegetables high in calcium include kale, broccoli and Chinese cabbage.
Grains such as whole wheat bread, enriched pasta and fortified cereals dont have
a lot of calcium, but they are typically consumed often enough that they can add
significant amounts of calcium to ones diet. Lastly, a great source of calcium can
come from fish with soft bones, such as canned sardines or salmon.
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Mg
Magnesium
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Magnesium is involved in over 300 different chemical reactions in the body,


including muscle and nerve function and helping to regulate a healthy heart rate.
It also helps build proteins and transport energy throughout the body. Magnesium
plays a similar role as calcium in the body. They are both known as macrominerals,
which means the body needs large amounts of these nutrients daily.
Psychology Today referred to magnesium as the Original Chill Pill for its natural
ability to stop stress hormones from entering through the blood-brain barrier.
Proper amounts of magnesium function to protect the brain.

Magnesium has been referred


to as the Original Chill Pill for
its natural ability to inhibit stress
hormones.
Magnesium deficiency is one of the leading causes of anxiety and insomnia, and the
Western diet tends to be lacking in this critical element. Research now shows that as
magnesium levels drop, symptoms of anxiety and depression can increase.

Studies also indicate that a magnesium deficiency can lead to lower levels of
calcium in the blood, creating a domino effect resulting in high anxiety and
intense panic.
How much magnesium do we need? For female adults, about 300 mg to 320
mg daily, and closer to 360 mg for teenage girls. In males, about 400 mg a
day is sufficient. Grains, leafy vegetables, beans, and nuts are great sources
of magnesium. Try adding foods like black beans, flaxseed, quinoa, bananas,
cucumbers, and spinach to your diet.

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Herbal Extracts
Herbal extracts are the original medications. They have been used for medicinal
purposes since the dawn of civilization far longer than pharmaceutical companies
have been around and well before the beginnings of modern science. In fact, most
medications and modern pharmaceuticals made today are first derived from various
molecules and compounds found in plants.
When it comes to suppressing anxiety, Eastern medical practices like those in China
or India swear by the power of herbal extracts. Any competent naturopath doctor
will tell you that modern medicine really has not greatly improved on what the earth
has always provided in the raw.
One of the greatest advantages of herbal extracts over pharmaceutical drugs is the
overall safety. Since the human body has evolved while using many herbs in both
food and medicinal contexts, we process these herbal extracts safely and usually
without side effects.

You will rarely find harmful side effects from using extracts -your body has evolved over thousands of years to utilize them!
It should not be surprising that more people are turning to natural herbal remedies
now than ever before. Modern medicine has done some great things, but its
methods are far from perfect. Ironically, science is only now catching up to the
power of herbal extracts and rediscovering what natural medicine practitioners have
been saying all along.

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Ironically, modern science is only


now rediscovering what natural
medicine practioners have been
saying all along:
that what our bodies need, the
earth has always provided.
Hundreds of years ago, people did not complain of anxiety disorders. In those days,
people got their food and medicine from the earth, and food was far more nutrientdense. Additionally, peoples daily lives generally involved more physical labor,
which gave the average worker plenty of exercise. Now, even with modern medicine
behind us, people are experiencing more medical problems than ever before, and
anxiety is on the rise. People are starting to realize that most of what their bodies
need, the earth has always provided.

When it comes to daily anxiety management, herbal extracts


are a must -- at least until you regain balance.
They are safe, effective, and not terribly expensive. Our own research has
demonstrated to us their unique ability to provide non-drowsy calming while
enhancing mental clarity.

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Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, one of the most vital herbs in Ayurvedic healing, has been used
since ancient times for a variety of conditions, but is most well known for its
restorative and calming benefits.

In Sanskrit, ashwagandha means the smell


of a horse, indicating that the herb imparts
the vigor and strength of a stallion, and it has
traditionally been prescribed to help people
strengthen their immune system and balance
their mind after an illness.
In fact, its frequently referred to as Indian ginseng because of its rejuvenating
properties (although botanically, ginseng and ashwagandha are unrelated). In
addition, ashwagandha is also used to enhance sexual potency for both men and
women.
Belonging to the same family as the tomato, ashwagandha (or Withania somnifera in
Latin) is a plump shrub with oval leaves and yellow flowers. It bears red fruit about
the size of a raisin. The herb is native to the dry regions of India, northern Africa,
and the Middle East, but today is also grown in more mild climates, including in the
United States.
Ashwagandha contains many useful medicinal chemicals, including withanolides,
(steroidal lactones), alkaloids, choline, fatty acids, amino acids, and a variety of
sugars. While the leaves and fruit have valuable therapeutic properties, the root of
the ashwagandha plant is the part most commonly used in herbal remedies.

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Scientific Research
Medical researchers have been taking ashwagandha much more seriously in recent
years and at the time this e-book was written, more than 200 studies of its healing
benefits have been performed. The results are summarized below:

Confers immune system protection


Combats the effects of stress
Improves learning, memory, and
reaction time
Reduces anxiety and depression
without causing drowsiness
Stabilizes blood sugar
Lowers cholesterol
Reduces brain-cell degeneration
Contains anti-malarial properties
Offers anti-inflammatory benefits
Some studies have also found that ashwagandha inhibits the growth of cancer
cells in small animals, but further research is needed to determine whether the
herb prevents the development of tumors in humans.

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Brahmi
In the Ayurvedic tradition, Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is one of the best-known
herbal extracts for improving learning, memory, and mental clarity. The herbs name
comes from the Sanskrit term, brahman, which translates to the totality of life.
Brahman is the knowledge of the ultimate reality: that the entire expanse of life is
nothing if not what we perceive from our inner awareness.

The reference to Brahma, the Hindu lord of


Creation, suggests that this herb represents
the creative energy of life, with the ability to
facilitate divine consciousness.
The herb is characterized by lightness, peace, calm and clarity and is generally safe
for most people to use. Brahmi increases the power of the mind and is also good
for the heart. This herb is said to enhance the three basic components of the mind:
power of learning, power of retention, and power of recall. Brahmi promotes each of
these functions independently, and synergistically improves the interaction between
these functions. Furthermore, Brahmi is capable of strengthening and fortifying the
mind to withstand stress and difficulties.

The effects of Brahmi are


characterized by lightness,
peace, calm and clarity.
Ayurvedic healers consider Brahmi a very valuable herb for treating.
Modern studies have found that Bacopas anti-anxiety properties were as potent as
those of Lorazepam, with none of the side effects.1
1

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711398800019

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Passion Flower
For centuries, herbal medicine practitioners have used Passion Flower as a natural
remedy for anxiety, stress and insomnia.

Modern clinical studies show that Passion Flower extract significantly lowers
anxiety levels and promotes a more tranquil frame of mind.
Studies also indicate that Passion Flower can reduce anxiety-related discomfort
caused by withdrawal from opiates and other drugs. One study concluded that
Passion Flower is an effective drug for the management of generalized anxiety
disorder and compared it as having an advantage over oxazepam.
Passion flower has been shown to work similarly to the pharmaceutical Alprazolam.
Compounds that exist in the root and leaves of Passion Flower act as natural MAO
inhibitors, which aid in the metabolism of Serotonin. Moreover, research shows
that the plant stimulates an increase in the production of GABA, producing a mild
calming, sedative effect.

Studies have shown Passion


Flower to work similarly to
prescription benzodiazepines but
without the side effects.
Passion Flower can be consumed in a capsule or tablet, but also as a tea made from
the dried herb. Four to eight grams daily boiled with water can be sufficient. You
should not use passion flower if you are pregnant or nursing.

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Conclusions
Weve covered a lot of ground here, and hopefully you are feeling empowered
by this information. Like you, weve been disappointed with the lack of credible
and clear information on the internet about a more natural approach to managing
anxiety. Thats why we took all the research we put into our own products and
compiled it into an e-book to pass our knowledge onto our customers. We want
you to be as well-informed as we are.
Now that you understand what your body needs, youll be pleased to learn that
Tranquilene contains all of the minerals, trace elements, amino acids, vitamins
and herbal extracts covered in this e-book. When you take them all together, you
instantly address nearly every common imbalance that contributes to anxiety and
high stress.

Tranquilene is so effective because


it contains all the minerals, trace
elements, amino acids, vitamins
and herbal extracts necessary
for your bodys natural
anti-anxiety defenses.
This is why Tranquilene is so effective: It contains everything you need to address
the most likely nutritional causes of anxiety. A quick overview of the ingredients
in Tranquilene will show that it contains B Complex, Calcium, Magnesium,
L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Passion Flower and Green Tea
Extract -- all in one convenient capsule.
However, it is important you give the system enough time to change the imbalances
in your body. For new customers, three to four months is recommended to see
optimal results.

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The Secret Ingredient:


SleepFast Nighttime Spray

Perhaps the one secret to getting the most from the Tranquilene program is the
enhanced results people see from using our spray-form sleep aid, SleepFast, in
conjunction with our supplement. Our sleep-assisting oral spray delivers a solid
dose of melatonin and a blend of some of natures best sleep aids: valerian root,
chamomile and lemon balm. It also contains a natural blend of sleep-assisting
nutrients like 5-HTP and vitamin B-6. Six sprays under the tongue before bed will fill
in the nighttime side of the Tranquilene program to help you fall asleep faster and
sleep more restfully.
Many of our customers are anxious in part because their Serotonin system is out
of balance. This can also indicate that they are not producing a healthy amount of
melatonin, which the body uses to help you sleep at night. While our Tranquilene
supplement is great at boosting Serotonin and reducing daytime stress, we were
careful to make it a non-drowsy formula.

SleepFast adds the nighttime


component we left out of Tranquilene
and helps bring you to a peaceful sleep
at the end of your day.

If you would like to try our SleepFast Nighttime Spray,


simply email support@tranquilitylabs.com and we can add it to your existing
program at a cost of just $19.95 (or $22.95 for a single bottle without auto-ship).
We truly wish the best for you, and congratulate you on taking the first steps
towards correcting a problem that we know is so personally harrowing. We look
forward to counting you among our many successful clients.
Yours for a peaceful, more relaxed state of mind,

The Tranquility Labs Team | Tranquilitylabs.com

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Research
and Further Reading
Below are links to a number of studies and articles that we think you may find
helpful. Topics include the effectiveness of various nutrients in treating anxiety, the
dangers of pharmaceutical drugs and the importance of diet to a healthy mind.

GABA
1. Life Extension on Anxiety: Gaba
2. The Complexity of the GABA Receptor
3. How to Take GABA for Anxiety
4. The Role of GABA in Anxiety Disorders
5. The GABA System in Anxiety and Depression and its Therapeutic Potential

Tryptophan
6. Anxiety and Emotional Health- Tryptophan
7. Serotonin (5-Ht) In The Regulation Of Depression-Related Emotionality
8. Effects of Acute Tryptophan Depletion on Brain Serotonin Function
9. Tryptophan Depletion Reverses the Therapeutic Effect of SSRIs

L-Theanine
10. L-theanine Relieves Anxiety Symptoms in Patients with Schizophrenia
11. Effects of L-Theanine or Caffeine Intake
12. The Acute Effects of L-Theanine in Comparison with Alprazolam
13. L-Theanine for Anxiety

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Vitamin B-Complex
14. The Effects of a High Dose of Vitamin B-Complex On Work Stress
15. Magnesium and Vitamin B6 Reduce PMS Symptoms
16. What B Vitamins Are Good for Anxiety & Stress?

Calcium
17. Calcium Deficiency and Mental Health
18. The Effects of an Oral Multivitamin Combination with Calcium, Magnesium,
and Zinc
19. Calcium on Life Extension Research

Magnesium
20. Study in Mild to Moderate Anxiety Disorders
21. How Magnesium Helps You Sleep
22. Magnesium and Stress Reduction
23. Magnesium and the Brain: The Original Chill Pill
24. Anxiety and Emotional Health

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Ashwagandha
25. Ashwagandha Derivative A Inhibits Growth of Human Breast Cancer Cells
26. Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults
27. Ashwagandha, Stress Reduction, Neural Protection
28. An Overview on Ashwagandha: A Rejuvenator of Ayurveda

Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri)


29. Exploring the Role of Brahmi in Brain Function and Therapy
30. Effects of a Standardized Bacopa Monnieri Extract on Cognitive Performance,
Anxiety, and Depression
31. Discover the Miraculous Mental Benefits of Brahmi
32. The Effects of Bacopa Monnieri

Passion Flower
33. P
 assionflower in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety: A Pilot Double-Blind
Randomized Controlled Trial with Oxazepam.
34. The Best Dosage of Passionflower for Treating Anxiety
35. Passionflower as a Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder
36. Best Teas for Stress and Anxiety
37. Using Passion Flower for Anxiety, Pain Relief

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Further reading
38. C
 omplementary Medicine, Exercise, Meditation, Diet, and Lifestyle
Modification for Anxiety Disorders: A Review of Current Evidence
39. Drug Deaths Now Outnumber Traffic Fatalities in U.S., Data Show
40. Nutrition & Chemical Imbalances
41. Neurotransmitters and Nutrition
42. Mortality Hazard Associated with Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Drug Use
43. Serotonin and Central Nervous System Fatigue: Nutritional Considerations
44. Nutritional and Herbal Supplements for Anxiety and Anxiety-Related
Disorders
45. A Healthy Body, a Healthy Mind: Long-Term Impact of Diet on Mood and
Cognitive Function
46. Food and Nutrient Intake in Relation to Mental Wellbeing
47. Dietitians Use and Recommend Dietary Supplements
48. Pharmacotherapy of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
49. A
 nxiety and Depressive Disorders in 4,425 Long-Term Benzodiazepine Users
50. Anxiety as a Consequence of Modern Dietary Pattern in Adults
51. Non-Processed Food Diet
52. The Effect of Multivitamin Supplementation on Mood and Stress
The information contained within this eBook is based solely on the research and experience of
Tranquility Labs LLC. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This eBook is for distribution only by Tranquility Labs LLC.
Copyright 2013 Tranquility Labs LLC
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