A Dr. Paul-curated bundle to support stress response, emotional balance, and calm focus — for the families navigating it all.

June is National PTSD Awareness Month — a time when many of us pause to think about how stress, trauma, and overload affect the people we love. Whether it's a veteran in your family, a child navigating ADHD or anxiety, or simply someone — maybe you — feeling stretched thin by life, June is a reminder that the nervous system needs support, too.

I originally created this bundle for the families in my practice who were navigating the harder seasons — the ones with kids on the spectrum, the parents up at night with their own anxiety, the partners and caregivers who hold so much together while quietly running themselves down.

What I've come to believe — and continue to see — is that the nervous system isn't a black box. It responds to consistent, thoughtful support: good sleep, real food, time outdoors, deep breaths, and the steady presence of people who love you. Supplements are a small piece of that picture, but they can be a meaningful piece — giving the body the raw materials it needs to do what it's designed to do.

If this June reminds you of someone in your life — a veteran, a friend, a child, yourself — who could use a little extra support, I hope this plan offers a useful starting place. And as DeeDee and I often come back to: real wellness happens across all four dimensions — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The body is just the beginning.

Wishing you steady nerves, calm focus, and a meaningful June.

In good health,

Dr. Paul (retired)

Dr. Paul (retired)

This month's featured Community Plan from my Fullscript dispensary is a bundle I personally curated for families and individuals navigating nervous-system challenges. It was originally designed with ADHD, autism, stress, anxiety, and cravings in mind — but the principles behind it apply broadly: support the body's stress-response systems, fuel healthy neurotransmitter function, and help the nervous system find its calm.

​🌿 Why This Bundle?

The body's stress response isn't a problem to be eliminated — it's a system that needs steady support to function well. When the nervous system is under chronic load, it tends to deplete nutrients faster than diet alone can usually replace. The four supplements in this bundle were each chosen for a different piece of the nervous-system resilience puzzle:

  • Emotional balance and mood support through targeted amino acid and nutrient cofactors
  • Vitamin D, with growing research connecting sufficient levels to mood and cognitive support
  • L-Theanine, the calm-without-drowsy amino acid from green tea
  • CraveArrest, supporting the neurotransmitter pathways involved in cravings and impulsive patterns

Together, they offer a thoughtful, supplemental approach to nervous-system care — not a substitute for therapy, professional support, or medical care, but a way to give the body the raw materials it relies on every day.

🛒 The Bundle — 4 Products

1. 💜 Emotion Balance Support (formerly DeproloftHF) — Thorne

Emotion Balance Support (formerly DeproloftHF) — Thorne
  • Size: 120 capsules
  • Suggested use: One capsule, twice daily

Thorne's formula targets mood and emotional regulation, combining amino acid precursors and B-vitamin cofactors that support healthy neurotransmitter function. It's one of the foundational products in this bundle — a gentle, daily support for emotional balance.

2. ☀️ Vitamin D3 10,000 + K — Metagenics

Vitamin D3 10,000 + K — Metagenics
  • Size: 60 softgels
  • Suggested use (weight-based):
  • 40–80 lbs: one per week
  • 80–120 lbs: two per week
  • Teens and adults over 120 lbs: one every other day
  • If you're checking your vitamin D3 levels and they remain below 50 ng/mL, you can increase to one daily — but follow your D3 levels if you stay at this dose

Combines vitamin D3 with vitamin K2 for balanced absorption and utilization. Vitamin D is increasingly recognized for its broad role in supporting mood, cognitive function, and overall nervous-system health — and many of us are running low without realizing it.

3. 🍵 Theanine — Thorne


Theanine — Thorne
  • Size: 90 capsules
  • Suggested use: One capsule, 1–3 times daily as needed

L-Theanine is an amino acid found in green tea, well-studied for supporting calm focus, a healthy stress response, and balanced mental alertness — without sedation or drowsiness. Many families find it especially helpful during demanding moments of the day.

4. ⚖️ CraveArrest — Designs for Health

CraveArrest — Designs for Health
  • Size: 120 capsules
  • Suggested use: As directed — see Fullscript for full instructions

Formulated to support the neurotransmitter pathways involved in cravings and impulsive behavior patterns. Useful for those navigating emotional eating, behavioral support, or simply looking to feel more in command of the moment-to-moment choices the day brings.

Important Note
As always, consult with your trusted healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine, especially if you have an existing medical condition or take prescription medications.

How to Access the Community Plan

  1. Log into your Fullscript account
  2. Click My Health at the top of the page.
  3. Select the Community Plans tab.
  4. Scroll until you find ADHD/ Autism/Stress/Anxiety/ Craving Bundle (you may need to click Load More several times).
The Fullscript Dispensary has the most trusted brands recommended by integrative and functional medicine providers. You can search the link for all your family supplement needs and take advantage of the 25% discount. Use it over and over and consider placing key supplements as a standing order. ​

A reminder before you start: please consult with your trusted healthcare professional before adding new supplements, especially if you or a family member is taking medications. And it's wise to introduce one new supplement at a time, so you can identify how each one affects you individually.

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