by Dr. Owen Wiseman, ND

Ever had one of those days where everything feels slightly… off?

You wake up groggy despite sleeping for hours, rush to get ready, and by the time you’ve spilled coffee on your shirt for the third time, you’re wondering if the universe is having a laugh at your expense.

Life often feels like walking on uneven pavement or trying to sit on a wobbly chair. Every step is unstable, and no matter how you shift your weight, nothing feels right. That’s because, much like chairs, life is all about balance. And when your health is out of sync, staying steady becomes an impossible task.

At A.Vogel, we see health as a chair supported by four essential pillars: Immunity, Stress & Sleep, Digestion, and Hormone Balance. When these pillars are strong, you can take on anything life throws your way. But when one weakens, the foundation of your well-being wobbles—and eventually, you feel like that chair about to topple over.

Unfortunately, this is the reality for many Canadians. Did you know that:

• 38% of Canadians report high levels of stress daily.¹ Chronic stress disrupts sleep, digestion, and hormones, creating a domino effect that impacts overall health.
• 1 in 3 Canadians gets insufficient sleep², leading to reduced immune function and difficulty managing daily life.
• Millions of Canadians experience digestive issues^3,4,5, such as bloating and indigestion, which affect energy, mood, and overall wellness.
• Up to 80% of women suffer from some form of hormonal imbalance^6,7 that can lead to mood swings, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.

Sound familiar?

Let me tell you about Jess

She’s a textbook case of what happens when life throws you off balance. Between three kids under 10, a demanding full-time job, and a house that seems to generate laundry faster than she can keep up, Jess thought she was managing like a pro. Sure, she lived on coffee and frozen waffles, but isn’t that what “survival mode” is all about?

It wasn’t until she found herself crying in a grocery store parking lot because she forgot her kids’ lunchboxes that Jess realized something had to change. She was exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty. And the truth is, modern life often pushes us all into “Jess mode”—neglecting our health to the point where even basic tasks feel impossible.

Why the 30-Day Reset Works

To help people like Jess (and maybe you), A.Vogel created the 30-Day Reset Program. This isn’t some punishing boot camp or extreme cleanse. It’s a practical, evidence-based program designed to stabilize your health by focusing on the four essential pillars.

Here’s how the Reset can transform your well-being:

• Boost Immunity: Fortify Your First Line of Defense
  A strong immune system protects you from illness and keeps you energized. With plant-based support, the 30-Day Reset Program helps you build resilience against everyday threats—so you’re not catching every cold that crosses your path. In fact, studies show that proper immune care can reduce the frequency of colds by magnitudes!⁸
• Stress Reduction & Better Sleep: Turn Chaos into Calm
  Chronic stress affects nearly every system in your body, from your heart to your brain. And poor sleep? It only makes things worse. By incorporating relaxation techniques, sleep hygiene tips, and natural remedies, the Reset helps you finally get the rest you need. After all, getting just one extra hour of sleep each nighthas been linked to better focus, mood, and immunity.^9,10
• Digestive Health: Heal Your Gut, Fuel Your Life
  Your gut is the cornerstone of your health, influencing everything from energy levels to mental clarity. With millions of Canadians reporting digestive discomfort, the Reset provides tools to nurture your gut naturally, helping you beat bloating and love your meals again.^4,5
• Hormone Balance: Find Your Rhythm
  Hormonal imbalances don’t just affect women; they impact everyone, leading to mood swings, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. The Reset helps you regain control with simple strategies to restore balance, leaving you feeling grounded and refreshed.

The Bigger Picture: Breaking the Cycle of Neglect

When life gets busy, our health is often the first thing we sacrifice. Skipping meals, losing sleep, or ignoring that nagging fatigue becomes the norm. Over time, this creates a vicious cycle: stress disrupts sleep, poor sleep impacts digestion, and weakened digestion throws hormones into chaos.

The result?

You’re stuck in a feedback loop that leaves you feeling worse with each passing day.

But here’s the good news: balance is within reach. Just as you’d tighten the bolts on a wobbly chair, the 30-Day Reset Program can help you stabilize your foundation. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress, small but meaningful steps that prioritize you.

A Plan for Real People

We get it—life doesn’t stop just because you decide to focus on your health. That’s why the Reset is designed for real people with real schedules. No kale-only diets, no three-hour yoga sessions, and no giving up your morning coffee (although maybe swap your third cup for tea).

Instead, the 30-Day Reset Program offers practical advice and relatable tips that fit seamlessly into your life. Whether you’re managing a family, a career, or both, the Reset meets you where you are and helps you build a better foundation for the future.

Take the First Step

Picture this: a life where you wake up feeling rested, energized, and ready to tackle the day. A life where stress doesn’t derail you, digestion runs smoothly, and your hormones are in harmony.

Over the course of the next 5 weeks, you’ll receive a weekly email from us exploring a new pillar. A short quiz will help you determine if this pillar should be a priority in your health journey. As your partner, we’ll walk you through the latest lifestyle tips and supplement recommendations to support your journey.

You’ll also benefit from an exclusive promo code BVOY20 which will get you 20% off your entire A.Vogel shopping cart.

Take the first step today. Because life is better when you’re not just holding on for dear life, but actually living it—steadily, confidently, and with all four legs firmly on the ground.

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