What is Ayurveda?

Patented all-natural IQed® is a combination of good essential nutrition and holistic Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine designed during the ancient Vedic times of India to promote good health, long life, and disease prevention.

 Doctors have widely used Ayurveda for 5000 years, and translates to “Science of Life;” Ayus = Life, Veda = knowledge/science.  

All ingredients in IQed are food tested and free of heavy metals, hormones, pesticides and herbicides, stimulants, preservatives, genetically modified ingredients or synthetic contaminants.  This includes all of the ayurvedic foods Turmeric, Amalaki, Haritaki, Gymnema, Green Tea, Guggul, Cocoa, Cinnamon, and Cayenne Pepper

In addition to providing 100% of all the essential nutrients required daily, all-natural IQed contains a proprietary, potent, adaptogenic, phytonutrient, antioxidant ayurvedic blend rich in natural prebiotics and antivirals that support the brain, metabolic and immune system. 

Turmeric [Curcuma Longa] Turmeric is one of the world's most well-known, widely researched, and commonly used Ayurvedic spices.  Turmeric is often combined with Amalaki because of the duo’s potency and power. Turmeric works to boost cardiovascular health by purifying the blood, regulating blood sugar levels, supporting healthy insulin levels, and promoting a healthy inflammatory response in the body.  It is among the world's healthiest foods and has been shown to have a number of health benefits. An active ingredient is curcumin which is believed to have a wide range of good effects on health, memory, cognition, and overall healthy brain function,  Studies have found that turmeric is an adaptogen based on the ability to support the body’s immune system, antioxidant function as well as helping the body to maintain healthy levels of Corticosterone.  Turmeric promotes a healthy heart and liver, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and supports your immune system,   Turmeric is an excellent source of both iron and manganese. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, dietary fiber, copper, and potassium. Phytonutrients in turmeric include curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, turmerones, and tumenorols.  Turmeric is a natural prebiotic and increases the activity of digestive enzymes.  Turmeric has antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.

Amalaki [Emblica officinalis]  Amalaki has been revered for over 5,000 years in Ayurveda for its rejuvenating properties which are why it's the most commonly used ingredient of most Ayurvedic preparations in some form or the other.  Amalaki detoxifies and rejuvenates the digestive system and GI tract, and reduces acidity. Amalaki is naturally abundant in antioxidants that help reduce free radicals and boost immune response.  Amalaki is a potent rejuvenative that nourishes the tissues and gently removes natural toxins. Amalaki also cleanses the colon, eliminating excess toxins and heat while supporting healthy bowel movements. Altogether, this superfood promotes energy and vitality, supports immune function, promotes the digestive system, stabilizes blood sugar levels, and has an overall rejuvenating effect on the body.   Amalaki also contains a high concentration of amino acids, trace minerals, and other beneficial phytonutrients.   Amalaki is known for its extreme adaptogenic and immune support and has antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties

. Haritaki [Terminalia chebula] Haritaki has been regarded very highly from ancient times by traditional healers and it is rightly called the mother of herbs. In Sanskrit, Haritaki means “carries away” (all diseases). The date-like haritaki fruit is a gentle and effective detoxifying agent for the body. Through its astringent taste, the haritaki stimulates the metabolic fire of the cells  Probably due to its antioxidant properties haritaki is known as an adaptogen.  Haritaki is the polyphenolic/phytonutrient-rich fruit of the Terminalia Chebula tree. Haritaki is a safe and effective purgative, expectorant and tonic.  It is widely used in Ayurvedic as a rejuvenating agent as well as to help with the metabolic system.  Haritaki promotes health through successive steps of purification and detoxification. Supporting the body's natural cleansing process, it increases digestive enzymes and gently removes accumulated natural toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. As a rejuvenative, it supports the proper function of the colon,

Gymnema [Gymnema sylvestre]  Gymnema has been used by Ayurvedic healers to help support healthy blood sugar levels for thousands of years. Gymnema is an Ayurvedic herb promoting healthy metabolic function. Gymnema contains many powerful phytonutrients including triterpenoids which have adaptogenic qualities that enhance the body’s ability to respond to stress  Used for nearly 2,000 years in Ayurvedic tradition, historically Gymnema is called “the sugar destroyer” because of its ability to interfere with the absorbability of sugar in the mouth and in the intestinal tract.  Recent studies have found that Gymnema Sylvestre demonstrated significant antioxidant activity, and contains phytonutrients that support the normalization of blood glucose levels and the production of insulin to within normal ranges.  Gymnema has antiviral and antimicrobial properties.

 Chia [Salvia] Historically chia was revered for their high energy and eaten as a staple by Aztecs and Mayans. It is reported that 1 tablespoon of chia could sustain an Aztec warrior for 24 hours  There’s even some evidence to suggest that chia was so valuable to Aztecs that they were traded as currency.  Extremely high in antioxidants and zinc, among other phytonutrients, chia, known as an adaptogen with its immune-boosting properties are tiny but potent.  Two notable properties of chia are that it supports deep hydration and is an excellent source of high-quality fiber.  Eating chia seeds regularly can also help quell inflammation, and have a powerful free radical scavenging ability. Chia is also a natural source of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), particularly alpha-linolenic acid. Omega-3 EFAs are polyunsaturated "good" fats. They're "essential" because the body needs them for complete health, yet it cannot produce them on its own, and therefore they must be acquired through diet or supplementation. Omega-3 fatty acids also help support the heart and general cardiovascular system health. In fact, chia is known to be one of the richest sources of the essential Omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid. Chia contains up to three to ten times the Omega- content of most normal grains and contains at least twice the content of protein in most grains. Chia, the forgotten food of the ancient Aztecs is also rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and it's a natural prebiotic. It is for this reason that Chia Seeds are often referred to as a "superfood".

Cocoa [Theobroma Cacao] Cocoa beans were used as currency as well as the drink of the elite by ancient Mesoamerican civilizations.  The use of cocoa as a store of value persisted even into colonial times.  Modern research has discovered that cocoa is good for blood vessel health and packs some of nature’s most powerful phytonutrients called cocoa flavanols to help our body stay in tune.  The flavanols have been linked in studies with improved memory and thinking skills.  Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that these cocoa flavanols promote healthy blood flow from head to toe. Our heart, brain, and muscles depend on a healthy circulatory system. It helps us feel our best and perform at our highest. And supporting healthy blood flow is essential to helping you maintain who you are for years to come.  Cocoa powder, loaded with adaptogens, contains catechins, Cacao, epicatechin, theobromine,  and the polymers procyanidins, polyphenols all excellent antioxidants. Cocoa has more phenolic phytochemicals and a higher antioxidant capacity than teas and red wine Studies have found that cocoa helps boost the growth of beneficial probiotics in the gut, and is therefore considered a prebiotic along with an antioxidant.

Cinnamon [Cinnamomum verum]

Cayenne [Capsicum annuum]

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LISA GENG

Mom Conceptualist For IQed

Lisa Geng got her start as a designer, patented inventor, and creator in the fashion, toy, and film industries, but after the early diagnosis of her young children, she entered the world of nonprofit, pilot studies, and advocacy. As the mother of two “late talkers,” she is the founder and president of the nonprofit CHERAB Foundation, co-author of the acclaimed book, The Late Talker, (St Martin’s Press 2003), and is instrumental in the development of IQed, a whole food nutrition meal replacement. Lisa currently serves as a parent advocate on an AAN board for vaccines and is a member of CUE through Cochrane US. Lisa is currently working on a second book, The Late Talker Grows Up and serves as a Late Talkers, Silent Voices executive producer. She lives on the Treasure Coast of Florida.

 IQed is being planned for both preclinical and clinical studies