Few things light me up like experimenting — especially with supplements that can shift how my body feels overnight.

And I don’t mean trying something once.
I mean 25 years of real experimentation — different brands of the same compound, different combinations, different stacks — all tested on my own energy, sleep, and bloodwork.

And when I say I love this stuff, I mean I’ve spent nights reading supplement reviews on iHerb and Amazon for fun. Hahahaha!
Because you can learn a lot from what people actually feel in their bodies.

Forget “perfectly controlled” studies — if it doesn’t work in real life, it doesn’t work.

This beautiful, luscious, bright, and comforting‑as‑hell tea is my current favorite — and has been for at least a year.

It hits deep — relaxes your body, unclenches your back, smooths your skin, breaks up biological traffic jams, and switches your whole system from stress to repair.

It’s naturally sweet and so smooth and pleasant — no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners.
Just real biochemistry doing what it’s supposed to do.

The Formula

Apple Cider Vinegar (with Turmeric + Ginger) — Anti‑inflammatory brilliance in a bottle.
I buy this from SPUD — it’s the only place I can find this blend:

Apple cider vinegar helps steady post‑meal blood sugar and modestly improves insulin sensitivity.

It wakes up digestion — the acetic acid sparks stomach acid production, helping your body break down protein and actually absorb what you eat.

It slows gastric emptying just enough to steady energy and keep blood sugar smooth.

Those raw, fermented probiotics feed the gut microbiome, which in turn feeds your mood.

That gut–brain dialogue is the quiet magic — the reason you feel calmer, more grounded, more regulated after a cup.

Turmeric (curcumin) helps cool inflammation in the body and supports healthy blood flow.
It eases muscle tension and promotes better rest.

Ginger enhances digestion and supports healthy circulation.
It helps your body naturally cool as it prepares for sleep — a gentle nudge that signals your system it’s time to rest.

Glycine (5 g AOR brand)

Slightly sweet and beautifully simple.

It lowers body temperature, lengthens deep‑wave sleep, and supports collagen repair while you rest.

It also enhances blood sugar control, supports liver detox pathways, and can improve skin elasticity and joint comfort through its role in collagen synthesis and neurotransmitter regulation.

(Collagen works too — because it contains glycine, just in a lower concentration.)

Myo‑Inositol ( NOW brand)

Myo‑inositol is a quiet powerhouse — subtle but transformative.

It’s like the conductor of your body’s chemical orchestra, bringing the brain, hormones, and organs into sync again.

Every signal — serotonin, dopamine, insulin — starts communicating clearly instead of shouting over static.

As that clarity returns, cortisol settles, mood steadies, and blood sugar smooths out.

It feeds ovarian and thyroid rhythm, helps metabolism remember how to cooperate, and steadies the emotional ground you walk on.

The result: steadier energy, calmer nights, sharper focus, and a body that remembers how to rest.

When it all comes together, the aroma is warm and tangy.
The first sip feels like a deep exhale.

My dosage is - About 2 tbsp vinegar blend + 1 tsp glycine + 2 tbsp myo‑inositol (don’t start with 2 TBS but 1 TEASPOON if you are going to try this) + 1–2 cups hot water — it tastes like a tangy, cozy exhale.

As the tea starts to work through my system, I layer in what I call my nightly stack.

Magnesium Glycinate (500 mg, Trace Minerals) — a foundation mineral that helps muscles truly release.
It supports over 300 enzyme reactions, steadies your heartbeat, and restores deep calm at the cellular level.
The added trace minerals act like electrical conductors, keeping hydration and recovery balanced overnight.

Taurine (3 g, Designs for Health) — this amino acid is a nervous system whisperer.
It stabilizes cell membranes, improves muscle recovery, supports bile flow and heart rhythm, and deepens relaxation by boosting GABA activity.
It makes the mind quiet and the body heavy — in the best way.

Relora (600 mg, NOW) — a cortisol modulator that helps the body stop running old stress programs.
It smooths the jagged edges of overdrive, easing the transition from wired to peaceful.
This has been a key part of my recovery from years in a toxic environment.
I’ve gone from 900 mg to 600 mg, and some days skip it entirely.

Pycnogenol (200 mg, Life Extension) — one of the most researched plant antioxidants in the world.
It strengthens blood vessels, enhances oxygen delivery, supports collagen production for skin and fascia, and improves microcirculation.
Better recovery. Better glow by morning.

After the tea, I open the Dream and Back to Sleep sessions in my breathwork app.

Five minutes — and my whole body goes limp.
Every cell exhales at once.

Then I turn on my tuning‑fork sound bath.
The frequencies move through my system like water through fascia.
Within minutes, I’m gone — asleep in under five.

By the next morning, I wake up feeling whole and repaired.
Like my body filled in the recovery nooks and crannies from the day before and cleared every leftover block.

It’s the kind of sleep that makes everything — mood, energy, focus — click back into coherence.

This is what works for me after decades of testing and refinement.

If you’re new to supplements or combining nutrients, talk with your trusted healthcare provider before trying any new protocol.

Science is powerful — but personalization is everything.

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