19 years of answering the same questions. Here are the answers Dave gives most often.
Getting Started
Starting Your Protocol
You walk in, call, or send a message describing what you're dealing with — fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, joint pain, digestive issues. Dave asks a few follow-up questions about your lifestyle, diet, and what you've already tried. Then he gives you a specific protocol: 2–3 products, exact dosage, and timing. The consultation is free. There's no obligation to buy anything.
No. Walk-ins are welcome during store hours (Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–2pm). For phone consultations, call 608-833-4300. Dave answers personally.
Almost never more than 3. Most people are over-supplemented with the wrong things. Dave believes in finding the 2–3 products that move the needle — not a shelf full of maybes.
Stress & Anxiety
Managing Stress
Dave's most common recommendation for anxiety is Anxio-Calm (L-Theanine + GABA + passionflower) for acute relief, paired with Ashwagandha for long-term cortisol reduction. For anxiety that affects sleep, CBD + Magnesium is often added to the evening routine.
4–6 weeks for most people. Ashwagandha works by gradually lowering baseline cortisol — it's not an acute medication. Most customers notice improved sleep and reduced background tension within the first month.
Yes, for the supplements Dave carries. Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, GABA, and magnesium are all safe for ongoing daily use. Dave recommends reassessing your protocol every 3–6 months.
Sleep
Getting Better Rest
Magnesium glycinate is Dave's first recommendation for most sleep issues. It's the most common deficiency in adults and one of the most direct causes of poor sleep quality. Triple-Blend Magnesium covers multiple pathways. For anxiety-driven sleep issues, CBD + Magnesium or Anxio-Calm is often more effective.
Dave recommends melatonin only for jet lag or occasional use — not as a nightly supplement. Long-term use can suppress your body's own melatonin production. Magnesium and CBD address the underlying cause of poor sleep (nervous system dysregulation) rather than forcing sleep with a hormone signal.
This is almost always a cortisol spike. Your cortisol is supposed to be lowest at 3am, but stress, blood sugar instability, or adrenal fatigue can cause it to spike too early. Ashwagandha and Triple-Blend Magnesium together are Dave's protocol for this specific issue.
Inflammation & Joint Health
Managing Discomfort
Rejuvazyme (systemic enzymes) is Dave's primary recommendation for joint pain and chronic inflammation. It breaks down the inflammatory proteins (fibrin) that cause stiffness and discomfort. For acute pain, CBD + Magnesium provides additional relief.
Ibuprofen blocks inflammation temporarily but does nothing to address the underlying cause. Systemic enzymes in Rejuvazyme break down the fibrin and inflammatory proteins responsible for chronic inflammation — addressing the root cause rather than masking the symptom. No GI side effects.
Most people notice improvement in chronic joint discomfort within 3–6 weeks. Post-surgery recovery can respond faster — sometimes within 1–2 weeks when taken on an empty stomach consistently.
Gut Health
Digestive & Gut Support
Dave has carried Protodopholis for 15+ years. It's a multi-strain, enteric-coated formula that survives stomach acid. The multi-strain approach is critical — different strains colonize different parts of the gut. Single-strain probiotics miss entire regions.
Common signs: bloating after meals, irregular digestion, frequent illness, poor mood, brain fog, and skin issues. The gut-brain axis means gut problems often show up as mood and cognitive symptoms, not just digestive ones.
A small amount of food is ideal — it buffers stomach acid and helps more bacteria survive the trip to the intestines. Don't take on a completely empty stomach, but also avoid taking with a large meal.
Product & Shipping
Ordering & Policies
Yes. Free U.S. shipping on all orders.
Call Dave at 608-833-4300 or send a message through the contact page to place an order. He'll confirm what's right for you before shipping.
Thorne, Pure Encapsulations, Designs for Health, Nordic Naturals, and Metagenics — all practitioner-grade brands that meet clinical standards for purity and potency.
If a product Dave recommends isn't working for you within 30 days, come back in and he'll adjust your protocol at no charge. He'd rather get it right than have you waste money.