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Restoring balance in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis), the control central for hormonal systems of the body, is essential for overcoming any stress-related condition (including, but not limited to, weight loss, insomnia, fatigue and lack of focus). HPA Balance™ includes patented forms of three ingredients (Sensoril®, Relora®, & Suntheanine®) that have extensive backing in double-blind studies on safety and effectiveness. Each of these ingredients has been used independently for thousands of years to restore balance in the body. When combined, the effect is synergistic.  

The Vital Plan Program has been using these ingredients for years and has seen extraordinary results with this combination. With HPA Balance™, these three ingredients are available together in one supplement for the first time!

What Are the Benefits of HPA Balance™?

Stress Reduction

• Increases resistance to stress, tension, and irritability
• Helps to reduce physical, emotional, and mental stress and fatigue
• Promotes a calm, relaxed state of mind

Reduced Fatigue

• Increases resistance to fatigue
• Helps to restore and sustain energy levels

Weight Management

• Reduces stress-related appetite and sugar cravings
• Improves blood sugar balance

Mental Focus and Clarity

• Supports mental clarity and concentration
• Enhances focus and mental stamina

More Restful Sleep

• Promotes better, more restful sleep

Support During PMS and Menopause

• Diminishes symptoms of PMS and supports mood stabilization
• Hot flashes and night sweats are reported to occur less frequently

Why is Stress-Resistance So Important for Optimal Health?

• 43 percent of the general population suffers chronic adverse health effects due to stress
• Over 90 percent of diseases that affect the body are caused or complicated by chronic stress 
• Stress adversely impacts the immune system
• Stress has been called “the silent killer” because it increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain and irregular heartbeat
• Tranquilizers, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications account for one fourth of all prescriptions written in the U.S. each year
• 47 million Americans exhibit excessive abdominal fat due to stress-related eating

The Three Patented Ingredients in HPA Balance™:

Sensoril® is a standardized extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a plant grown in India that is revered for its ability to balance, energize, rejuvenate, and revitalize. Ashwagandha has been used for thousands of years as one of Ayurvedic medicine’s most revered revitalizers. Sensoril’s clinically proven stress-reducing characteristics result from unique bioactive compounds that are extracted from specially grown Ashwagandha roots and leaves in a patented, water-based process. Sensoril® is supported by a randomized, double-blind placebo controlled human clinical trial that is the Gold Standard in product efficacy validation.

Relora® is a natural proprietary blend of a botanical extract from Magnolia officinalis and a proprietary extract from Phellodendron amurense. The barks of these two trees have been used to manage stress and improve sleep for more than 1500 years. Introduced in 2000, Relora® is used to alleviate stress, limit stress-related eating, reduce sugar cravings, and improve quality of sleep. This specific amurense acts in such a way as to help quiet the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis without causing drowsiness. Relora® has also been shown in scientific studies to normalizes cortisol levels and levels of DHEA, two hormones that play a significant role in the symptoms and conditions associated with excessive stress. Relora® has also been shown in studies to have a positive impact on the sugar cravings that frequently accompany stressful situations; in one particular study, the number of people that indicated they ate sweets such as ice cream, cake, pie or cookies in stressful conditions dropped by 76 percent after using Relora® for a two week period.

Suntheanine® is a naturally-occurring amino acid found in small amounts in green tea and certain mushrooms. When taken as a supplement, theanine readily crosses into the brain and is postulated to compete with exciting neurotransmitters. The result is a subtle calming effect with improved concentration and focus. One unique clinical study demonstrated that volunteers given theanine were more apt to generate alpha waves when monitored by EEG (measures brain waves). Alpha waves are typically associated with focus and concentration, as opposed to erratic beta waves commonly associated with the stresses of daily life. Because theanine is an amino acid, it is metabolized like any other amino acid in the body instead of like a drug. Therefore, theanine appears to be extremely safe with virtually zero risk of tolerance or habituation. We have been using Suntheanine® with our patients for years and found that it has a tremendous calming and focusing effect without drowsiness. Suntheanine® can also be used by women who are affected by PMS to support mood stabilization.

While each of the three above patented ingredients have demonstrated fantastic results as independent supplements, the effects are truly synergistic when they are combined together in HPA Balance™!

To view this product or to place an order, please click here (please note that you must be logged in to the website as a patient to view this product).  If you have any questions about logging into the website, please call 800-951-2414 or email info@thevitalplan.com.

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Previous Comments

Christy Rutan- Sep 30, 2011

I really appreciate the patented ingredients in HPA Balance and the fact that you have kept it at such a reasonable price for a premium, unique blend. I feel lucky to have found a resource for quality natural therapies that is within my budget. Thank you all for the amount of research that you have dedicated to bring such a fantastic & unique wellness program to North Carolina.

Deidra Ramsey- Sep 30, 2011

I have been using HPA Balance Since it was created a few months ago. This is one supplement I will not go without. I am still amazed with the difference it has made in my life. All the benefits listed in this article are so true. I no longer need a prescription to control hot flashes. My mood is much more stable without stress in my life. And my sleep pattern is better.

sophie honeycutt- Sep 30, 2011

Just finished my first bottle and can definitely sense a difference in my day-to-day life. Immediately I began to sleep more soundly and wake up more refreshed. After 3 weeks, I do feel somewhat more balanced and am looking forward to even more positive benefits in the near future. Thank you guys for what you've done to make my parents more healthy, and for getting me on the right track as well.

Pat Gizzo- Sep 30, 2011

I am just finishing my first bottle of HBA Balance. To give the product a fair trial, I stopped taking melatonin. God made the body to heal itself if it has the proper nutrition. A good night's sleep is required for the healing process. I am ready to buy my next bottle of HPA Balance because I believe it does exactly what it states on the website. We have been taking supplements for 48 years. I am blessed to have access to the Vital Plan. As soon as I am financial able, I plan to try more of your products. Taking our health for granted is a foolish thing to do - stop in at any nursing home and you will understand what I mean. Meanwhile, I plan to also put my husband on this product. I am impressed that it crossed the blood-brain barrier, as he has a rare neurological condition. Thank you Dr Rawls, and Dr Loynes

Bill Rawls- Sep 30, 2011

Comment from patient Terry Nicholas: Hey Guys, I wanted to say why I use HPA Balance.....it WORKS!!! I was taking HPA Balance last year with great results and stopped during the summer. I re-ordered this product about 3 months ago and will continue to take HPA Balance without stopping. My overall health has improved once again and I am thankful for the results. Also, I thankful for the great support provided from those affiliated with Vital Plan. Terry Nicholas

Bill Rawls- Sep 30, 2011

Thank you all for your positive feedback on HPA Balance. I am so happy to see this product making a positive difference in our patient's lives and helping them to better cope with everyday stress. This is motivation for me to continue researching ingredient combinations for new supplements that I hope will generate the same degree of results as HPA Balance. Thank you again for your support of our program and products and please contact me anytime that you have questions or feedback.

Donna Chi- Oct 03, 2011

I've only been taking HPA Balance a couple of months, and I consider my stress level to be off the charts, but I'm seeing results. I had no idea that stress could cause such things as sugar cravings and sugar imbalance, concentration problems, and sleep problems. I'm amazed at all of the things that can be alleviated with HPA Balance.

cyndi rumora- Oct 23, 2011

I just want to make sure that this is safe to mix with Zoloft. I am of course hoping to come off Zoloft and really excited to start this natural product but need to make sure others have mixed and no side effects. thanks so much...

Bill Rawls- Oct 24, 2011

Zoloft works by blocking an enzyme that breaks down serotonin— therefore, more serotonin in the brain. HPA works by balancing and restoring normal— a totally different mechanism. That is why HPA has so few side effects, and, yes, it is completely compatible taking it with the Zoloft. You may have some withdrawal effects coming off the Zoloft, but HPA will actually help ease the process. (as always, I hope that this and other guidance on this website are helpful to you, but the final recommendation always lies with the healthcare provider who sees you as a patient and is familiar with your medical record)

Cindy Honeycutt- Dec 05, 2011

My husband has been taking HPA Balance Iam happy to say he is sleeping better has more energy and is less stressful. His overall health has much improved. Thanks so much.