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It is 4:15 am and ... I should be sleeping! | Verna Smoker
It is 4:15 am and ... I should be sleeping!




It’s 4:15 a.m. again… and I’m awake.

I used to wake up every night at the exact same time, 4:15 a.m., like clockwork. My mind would be racing, my stomach in knots, and I just couldn’t shake the anxious thoughts swirling around. I knew deep down that stress was a big factor, but I hated to admit it. The pressure of daily life was catching up to me in ways I hadn’t expected.

We all experience stress differently. Whether it’s the fast-paced demands of today’s world, juggling family dynamics, financial worries, or simply the uncertainty of the future—stress has a way of showing up in every corner of life.

Some people feel it physically, with tension, headaches, or sleepless nights. Others might notice it affecting their mood, feeling irritable or overwhelmed. Stress can even lead to burnout, especially when we're constantly trying to meet the endless demands of work, home, and everything in between. 

The past eight months haven’t exactly been a walk in the park for me. My husband had a stroke, and eight months later, he underwent open-heart surgery for a quadruple bypass. Between months of therapy, countless doctor appointments, and the constant juggling of schedules, I found myself running on empty. 

It became clear to me that if I was going to properly care for my husband, I needed to take care of myself first.

I discovered this game changer a few years ago and I'm especially grateful for this product during this time in my life 

It’s designed to help keep our endocrine system balanced. When we’re stressed, our bodies produce cortisol—the stress hormone—and too much cortisol can lead to a host of health issues. I’d been told for years that my adrenals were "tired," though I wasn’t quite sure what that meant at the time. So, I started doing my own research, and that’s when I found Cortistop.

Excess cortisol can leave you feeling fatigued, struggling with low energy, weight gain, and even weaken your immune system. It also impacts the cardiovascular system, thyroid function, and so much more. Not exactly things you want when life is already stressful!

I started using Cortistop a few years ago, and now I take it on and off depending on my stress levels and what’s on my plate. My body lets me know when it’s time, and I’ve noticed a big difference. No more waking up at 4:15 a.m. with that pit in my stomach or those anxious thoughts running wild.

Do you ever experience something similar? 

Here’s a testimony from a woman who experienced weight loss and stress relief using Cortistop.

According to Young Living, Cortistop is recommended for eight weeks of use, followed by a break of 2-4 weeks. It’s always a good idea to consult your doctor and consider doing a hormone panel before starting any new supplements. And, if you’re using other hormone-related supplements or medications (like birth control or hormone replacement therapy), make sure to check for any potential interactions. If you’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or nursing, it’s also important to approach hormone balance with extra caution.

       Here’s a breakdown of some of the powerful ingredients in Cortistop:
- Pregnenolone A precursor hormone for progesterone, it also blocks cortisol receptors.
- Phosphatidylserine Supports cognitive function and brain health.
- Phosphatidylcholine Another great supporter of brain function.
- Black Cohosh Extract Helps balance estrogen and counteracts high cortisol levels.
- DHEA (from wild yam) Critical for the body’s production of progesterone.
- Canadian Fleabane Fights high cortisol and supports overall hormone function.
- Clary Sage Contains sclareol, a natural phytoestrogen that supports hormone function.
- Fennel Helps combat excess cortisol and supports gut and pancreas health.
- Frankincense Supports the immune system and, honestly, is amazing for so many things.
- Peppermint Offers wonderful support for hormone health.

And when you combine Ningxia Red with Cortistop, you’re setting yourself up for success! This dynamic duo helps boost energy, sharpens your mind, and brings excitement back into your life. As Gary Young would say, “There’s no stopping you!”

Here's what you need to know about Ningxia Red

If you are a customer do something kind for yourself and place cortistop and Ningxia Red  on your next order.

If you are not a customer you can order it here:
                                                   NingXia Red / item # 3042
Vern Smoker
Young Living Leader 

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Meet Verna Smoker

 

The moment we heard the doctor say…


“ITS A BOY”


My husband and I were over the top excited with the birth of our second child.


Those words were music to our ears, UNTIL the music was drowned out by, “Your baby boy has a birth defect, your son is born with spina bifida”. The next few days were a blur of emotions. I was scared, really scared.


I was 22 years old. We were young parents. This was not suppose to happen!


We were told that our baby would need a shunt placed in the ventricles of his brain to relieve the pressure of the spinal fluid on his brain, better known as, hydrocephalus. This was all so foreign and terrifying. Surgery after surgery became our baby’s life.


FEAR, SADNESS, ANGER, DISAPPOINTMENT, GUILT and BLAME on MYSELF became part of my world. Would our baby boy have brain damage? Would he walk? Let alone…live?

Surgeries and long hospital stays all took a toll on my emotional well being.


Instead of being raw and vulnerable with my feelings, I buried them. I was “Super Mom” (or at least that’s what I thought). I learned to wear a mask and I was good at it. I looked the part and I acted the part because I was “Super Mom”. 


However, I pushed my feelings down DEEPI pretended they were not there. This way I DID NOT NEED TO FEEL so deeply. It took awhile to notice, years to be exact, but I was slowly losing control of my emotions. My stress was going through the roof. Panic attacks and depression became real in my life.


Years passed.... 


At the age of 23, our son developed a brain infection which caused him to have colonic status seizures (you know, the kind that do not stop except through medicinal interventions). TERRIFYING to watch!

To top it all off, my husband survived a heart attack (thankfully he is doing well), my mom died of breast cancer, and a few years later my dad died of bladder cancer.


All of this added even MORE STRESS and WORRY.


By Gods grace, and because of our deep faith in HIM, we have and continue to weather the storms. 


Because of the RESEARCH I've done, today, WE DO LIFE differently. We’ve discovered ways to implement and make changes that support our IMMUNE SYSTEMS as well as our EMOTIONAL and BRAIN health. We’ve made changes in the amount of TOXINS that we surround ourselves with. We have become more aware of how “toxic exposure” has an affect on the internal structure of our brain and can trigger both short and long term effects. 


I’ve also found ways to manage my stress level. Those terrifying panic attacks no longer torment me. We have  found the tools we need to live our BEST LIFE, and for that, I am grateful. 


It's our life, and though there are parts of it that we continue to look for solutions in, we will continue to move forward. 


LIFE IS A JOURNEY, and it is BEAUTIFUL. 


If any part of my story connects with your own story I would love to chat and connect with you.



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