Our Story
Our story began 21 years ago when our oldest was just 18 months old. Every small change seemed to trigger massive, unmanageable tantrums. One morning, I counted five tantrums, all before we even left the house. As she got older, the behavior only worsened, and she was diagnosed with Autism, ADD, and Anxiety.
We tried everything. Supplements that promised calm, parenting techniques that promised better behavior, and medications that promised focus and improvement—all with little to no change. By the time she turned 14, the constant emotional and physical aggression became overwhelming, especially when my husband wasn’t home. I reached a breaking point when I couldn’t even get her to her room for a peaceful day with the rest of the children.
I felt trapped. It felt like we had a heartbreaking choice between her well-being and the safety and peace of the rest of the family. I even suggested we put her in a care facility, a thought I deeply regret. But it was this moment that made my husband realize just how urgent the situation had become.
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After years of struggling with our daughter’s challenges, my husband decided to put his background in genetics, biochemistry, and developmental biology to the test. He dove deep into our daughter’s genetics and studied hundreds of research papers. What he discovered was a whole system that he hadn’t even known existed—one that had a direct impact on her mood, behavior, and many other functions in her body.
We began experimenting with this system, carefully eliminating harmful chemicals and adding specific nutrients to her daily routine. The first sign of change came when our youngest daughter said, “_____’s hugs don’t hurt anymore.” That was just the beginning. Soon, we saw her playing games without meltdowns, making it through the day with fewer outbursts, and even interacting more calmly with her siblings. Her test scores started to improve too!
That’s when we realized this wasn’t just for her—it could work for the whole family. We started what we call "mood balancing," and the results were remarkable. My mood swings from my monthly cycle eased, and my depression stabilized without medication. My husband’s OCD, depression, and anxiety saw huge improvements as well. And it didn’t stop there—our other children began to thrive too. One child’s nervous tics disappeared, another’s anger and throwing fits lessened, and our youngest daughter’s crippling anxiety lifted to the point where she’s now a dancer in a highly competitive field.
Now, eight years later, our oldest picks up on social cues, engages in meaningful conversations, has held multiple jobs, and even asks how my day was—every single day. People often say our kids just “grew out of it,” but we know better. When we’re balanced, we can face life’s challenges with calm and peace. But when we’re off balance, the arguments, fights, and tears quickly follow.
We tried explaining this complex system (the methylation pathway) to family and friends, but it took hours of one-on-one explanations. That’s why James developed the Mood Sense test—a simple saliva test that you can take at home. It tells you exactly where you are on the Methyl Scale and shows you how to rebalance your mood and behaviors in just 15 minutes, using natural supplements or even foods you likely already have in your kitchen.
As a mom, I know how isolating it can feel when nothing seems to work. I know how draining it is to try solution after solution and still feel like you’re not getting anywhere. That’s why we created the Mood Sense test—not just to offer a fix, but to give you real, lasting support for your child and for your family. You don’t have to do this alone. Let us help you gain the peace you deserve.
# of Crises averted over the last 8 years
Kids/Teens
832 Hostage negotiations over the remote
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1,856 Board games ending in fights
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665 Arguments over “borrowed” clothes (without permission)
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19,200 Math homework meltdowns
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1,200 Strings of poop emojis from an angry teen
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652 Runs into the street by my autistic child
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588 Comments from onlookers
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416 Family meetings ending in slamming doors
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376 Church meetings left early due to a child’s meltdown
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832 Hostage negotiations over the remote 〰️ 1,856 Board games ending in fights 〰️ 665 Arguments over “borrowed” clothes (without permission) 〰️ 19,200 Math homework meltdowns 〰️ 1,200 Strings of poop emojis from an angry teen 〰️ 652 Runs into the street by my autistic child 〰️ 588 Comments from onlookers 〰️ 416 Family meetings ending in slamming doors 〰️ 376 Church meetings left early due to a child’s meltdown 〰️
Wife
416 “Can I speak to a manager?” types of treatment to servers
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1,248 Times my husband chewed his food too loudly
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856 “No, I’m not mad at you.”
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350 “No, I have a headache.”
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104 Movies I would have cried through
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2,912 Feelings of not being understood, that I end up blaming myself
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2,080 Nights I couldn’t sleep, ruminating on what a terrible failure of a mom I am
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5 Night Sweats
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416 “Can I speak to a manager?” types of treatment to servers 〰️ 1,248 Times my husband chewed his food too loudly 〰️ 856 “No, I’m not mad at you.” 〰️ 350 “No, I have a headache.” 〰️ 104 Movies I would have cried through 〰️ 2,912 Feelings of not being understood, that I end up blaming myself 〰️ 2,080 Nights I couldn’t sleep, ruminating on what a terrible failure of a mom I am 〰️ 5 Night Sweats 〰️
Husband
9,840 Profanities under my breath while driving
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16 Holes punched or kicked into a wall
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160 Parties missed due to social anxiety
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24 Vacations cancelled due to OCD
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416 Park outings ending over anxiety of worst case scenarios
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2000 Video games until 2 AM to numb anxiety
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840 Costco rage shopping trips
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9,840 Profanities under my breath while driving 〰️ 16 Holes punched or kicked into a wall 〰️ 160 Parties missed due to social anxiety 〰️ 24 Vacations cancelled due to OCD 〰️ 416 Park outings ending over anxiety of worst case scenarios 〰️ 2000 Video games until 2 AM to numb anxiety 〰️ 840 Costco rage shopping trips 〰️
It’s your chemistry, not your character.
Mood Sense is the only at-home test for mood
Backed by new applications of science, this is the first step to taking back control of your mood.
Step 1: Upload 4 test results to get supplement recommendations.
Step 2: Purchase and use recommended supplements to balance (feel the results in 15 minutes).
Step 3: Schedule with one of our certified practitioners to receive guidance on additional lifestyle changes.
PMS/Periods.
Mood Sense for
You don’t need to suffer twice before and during your period. You have pain meds, but what about the emotional suffering? Now you can track and soothe that, too.
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Perimenopause.
Mood Sense for
You’re not crazy. During perimenopause your hormones can fluctuate daily, taking your emotions for a ride. Mood Sense reveals what you need to do to reclaim emotional stability.
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