A multi-pronged solution to a multi-faceted problem For a formula like VitaEar, a single ingredient wasn't going to cut it-because when it comes to the exact physiological reasons for that annoying buzz in your ears, well…no one really knows them. But there's a laundry list of things you can count on. If you just left a concert or noisy construction site or you've got a lot of wax built up in your ears, it can trigger a ringing, whooshing, or chirping sound that can hang around for minutes-even days. The same goes for head and neck trauma, anxiety-and a whole lot more. VitaEar's formula needed to be comprehensive-so BioLogic included four essential minerals and 10 vitamins. And in order to select the right combination, they had to look at your ears' many needs, from every possible direction Anatomically speaking, the ear is probably one of the least understood organs among the average population-and often the most taken-for-granted too. So let me take a minute to give you a quick rundown of your ears' inner workings. The ear has three distinct sections: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear (also known as the labyrinth). It's the innermost section that contains the actual sensory organ. This section includes the canals (which help you to maintain balance and keep you from getting dizzy) and the cochlea (which accounts for your ears' auditory functions). The cochlea contains sensory cells that pass signals through your ear's nerve to the brain. These signals then translate into sound. It's easy to see that when any part of your inner ear isn't working at its best, you're bound to notice. And in the case of occasional ringing in your ears, your cochlea and its surrounding components are the smoking gun. But keeping this organ in tip-top shape could actually be as simple as good nutrition-because for starters the cells in your inner ear require enough water, oxygen, and nutrients to signal hearing properly. Vital nutrient support for some of your body's most delicate nerves An arsenal of B-vitamins makes up the lion's share of the ingredient list in VitaEar's formula, including a complex of B6, B12, thiamine, niacin, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. Research conducted in the last five years suggests that roughly a quarter of subjects who report ringing in their ears are severely deficient in both thiamine (vitamin B1) and B12. This research confirms clinical findings that date even further back, which suggest a direct link between B-vitamin therapy and overall neurological (and consequently, auditory) health. In fact, without adequate intake of this class of vitamins, the delicate nerves in your ears simply can't get what they need for optimal function. But that's not the only type of deficiency that could drastically affect the clarity of your hearing. A diet poor in iron can also contribute to lowered oxygen flow to your head and brain-meaning that it could make the buzzing in your ears worse. That's why iron is also included in VitaEar-along with three other minerals: magnesium, manganese, and zinc. Clinical studies have shown that supplementing with magnesium could actually protect your inner ear from noise-related damage that can lead to both reduced hearing and persistent ringing. Meanwhile, zinc and manganese offer antioxidant support that helps to minimize free radical damage to your ears' important signaling cells. This crucial antioxidant protection is why BioLogic also added vitamins A, C, and E into the mix. By helping to prevent the aging of your ear, you're staving off some of the problems that would normally come along with it-namely, less-than-clear hearing. But while nutrient support is crucial, BioLogic also embraces the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Rounding out VitaEar's comprehensive formula, you'll find standardized extracts of three different herbs: Ginkgo biloba, Rehmannia glutinosa, and Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis). A trio of herbal extracts to get "stagnant" blood moving In Chinese medicine, ringing in your ears is often associated with a "deficiency" or "stagnation" of your blood. In Western terms, these conditions directly translate into issues of circulation. And the three herbs in this formula directly address this type of weak or slow-moving blood, especially Ginkgo biloba and Angelica sinensis. Of the two, Ginkgo biloba is probably the better known, thanks to the vital support it offers to your memory and cognitive function-one of the reasons why it's also one of the most-researched. This herb is especially rich in two classes of therapeutic plant compounds-flavonoids and terpinoids. Clinical studies have demonstrated that the herb may significantly boost oxygen-rich blood flow to the brain (an essential requirement for healthy, unobstructed hearing). Much like Ginkgo biloba, Rehmannia glutinosa also has a lot of research in its corner-in addition to a centuries-long history of use in Chinese preparations that nourish the inner ear. Its main components are sitosterol and mannitol, two plant chemicals that contribute to heart, liver, and kidney health in particular. But recent studies suggest that it's actually Rehmannia's antioxidant effects that make it essential to ear health-in-vitro trials have revealed that it helps to strengthen cells against the damaging effects of toxic agents. While there's a modest amount of published research pinning down some of the more obvious causes of ringing in your ears, there's still one link that mainstream medicine almost never addresses: Peace and quiet also requires peace of mind. Stress, trauma, and lack of adequate sleep can chip away at your ears' delicate mechanisms, meaning that soon enough, a racing mind might not be the only thing keeping you awake at night. Rhemannia also rounds out this powerhouse combo as a nerve tonic that safely and naturally promotes calm and relaxation. And speaking of relaxation… Support that stretches from your head to your toes Talk to anyone you know, and I guarantee you they'll say that they've felt tingly, creepy-crawly, aching sensations in their legs before-and just when all they wanted to do was relax. It's a pretty universal experience-and much like a ringing in your ears, if somehow you haven't felt it before, you can count yourself lucky. But I'm sure you have. Yet again, your options for relief out there are slim-which is why BioLogic picked up this cause, too. LegSense shares half of VitaEar's ingredients-making for an equally natural and effective solution to an equally bothersome (and widely overlooked) condition. I explained earlier how important B-vitamins are to the health of your nervous system-so it's not surprising that this same nutritive complex can help to promote relaxed and calm legs. Just as deficiencies in these nutrients have been linked to more frequent ringing in the ears, deficiencies in practically all of the forms of vitamin B have been clinically connected to either restless, twitching legs or poor sleep quality. Likewise, another key player in VitaEar-magnesium-also plays a huge role in the fight against restless legs. But while the two common conditions are bridged by these similar factors, LegSense has a slightly different focus: muscle health. Magnesium citrate in particular has been shown to be clinically effective against cramping, aching leg muscles. But BioLogic included not one, but four different forms of the mineral (including phosphate, oxide, and sulfate) in order to ensure maximum absorption and optimal delivery. Once again, this vital nutrition is boosted by herbal support, with standardized extracts of Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) and Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). And while the herbs in VitaEar focus primarily on optimizing blood flow to your head and ears, the two herbs in LegSense were chosen specifically for their historically and clinically proven abilities to promote a naturally deep and restful sleep-exactly the kind of sleep that the urgent, uncontrollable need to move your legs would interrupt night after night. Sleep better in just seven days BioLogic combed through and compiled decades' worth of clinical evidence-both old and emerging -when researching the perfect ingredients for these two crucial formulas. But the fact still remains that both conditions, like most of the company's niches, are under-recognized and under-studied by the medical community at large. So as always, the team took it upon themselves-with the help of the Australian College of Natural Medicine-to perform clinical trials of each product on their own. In a month-long study of 50 Australian men and women between the ages of 20 and 75, each participant filled out an internationally validated symptom questionnaire to gauge the impact of his or her restless legs on comfort, daily activities, and mood. After supplementing with LegSense daily for the 30-day trial period, the subjects filled out the same questionnaire again. At the end of the one-month trial, an overwhelming 80 percent of the study participants reported that their restless legs affected their quality of life noticeably less. One participant even reported a complete about-face in less time, saying: "I have experienced an amazing amount of relief within the first week. This stuff really works. Don't need a body pillow." And these results were validated with less subjective methods, too-another subject was also undergoing evaluations at a local sleep clinic during his participation in the study. According to this clinic's results, the patient experienced significantly less nighttime leg movements one month after the commencement of the trial than during the same test performed six weeks prior to the study period. It's true that this trial is just preliminary-but the results undeniably promise one more option in the search for relief that didn't exist before. And when you consider all of the relaxing evenings that you've lost to crawling, jerking legs, it's impossible not to be excited about this long-overdue breakthrough in supplement care. BioLogic's clinical results for VitaEar are still in the works-but they should be in within months, and our contacts at the company say that they look to be just as promising. In the meantime, you don't have to wait to reap the benefits of either of these formulas for yourself-NorthStar Nutritionals has beaten the mainstream to the punch yet again, and is bringing both of them exclusively to you. You can find ordering details in the Member Source Directory-and cross two more "hopeless" health cases off of your list. Please note: HSI verifies all product information when the Members Alert is written; however, pricing and availability can change by the time the issue is delivered. We regret that not all products are available in all locations worldwide. The above statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. | 
