The Truehope story begins with heartbreak and a father's unwavering determination to find a better way.
Raymond, Alberta
In January 1994, ten children were left motherless when Debbie Stephan, who had been suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder for years, tragically took her own life. Out of the crushing pain of her loss came a fierce determination for her husband, Anthony.
He began a desperate search to find hope and health for his children, Autumn and Joseph, both of whom had been diagnosed with the same disorder. After exhausting all known medical routes, Anthony sought the help of a trusted friend. Together, they developed a targeted program of nutritional supplementation that would eventually lead to his children’s recovery.
This series of events led to the formation of The Synergy Group of Canada Inc. and ultimately Truehope — a non-medical research group dedicated to overcoming disorders of the central nervous system through nutritional science.
"Truly God has answered my pleadings and intense prayers with a great blessing."
Recovery from Bipolar Disorder
Joseph Stephan exhibited signs of attention deficit disorder as a child. By the time he entered puberty, the symptoms escalated into panic attacks, delusions, and violent fits of rage. He was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder shortly after his mother's death.
First treated with lithium, which caused severe side effects, Joseph refused to continue. Then, on January 20, 1996, he started using the nutritional supplementation program created by his father.
The results were dramatic and immediate. Within four days he was off lithium; within two weeks, his mood and emotional control improved immensely. He has maintained his well-being with no recurring symptoms since.
A Miracle of Recovery
Autumn Stringam was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder I with rapid cycles — a daily seesaw of mania and depression that gave way to hallucinations. After multiple hospitalizations and a cocktail of medications that failed to control her psychosis, she was expected to require round-the-clock supervision.
After beginning the nutritional program, her hallucinations ceased within days. Less than a month later, her only "medication" was the nutrient supplement that would become EMPowerplus.
"My life is a miracle and an example for all who suffer. There is hope, healing and ultimately, health for all who seek it; there is an alternative to despair."
After the tragic loss of Debbie Stephan to Bipolar Disorder, Anthony Stephan begins a desperate search for solutions to help his children who also suffer from the disease.
Anthony Stephan develops the foundational nutritional program that would later become the basis of Truehope. Joseph and Autumn begin treatment and see remarkable improvement within weeks.
Independent researchers at universities begin studying EMPowerplus, launching what would become the most-researched micronutrient formula for mental wellness in the world.
Truehope's story is featured on the Discovery Channel's 'Impossible Cures' series, bringing national attention to the power of nutritional approaches to mental health.
Truehope wins a landmark court case, affirming the right to provide nutritional support to those in need and setting a precedent for natural health products.
With 37+ independent research studies, over 250,000 customers, and the trust of 2,000+ healthcare providers, Truehope continues to lead in nutritional mental health support worldwide.
Truehope was established to set and define the global standard of what true healing means by designing and applying evidence-based products and professional quality programs, accessible and tailored to the needs of men, women and children, providing them the knowledge and education necessary for individual ownership of health.
To be the recognized global leader and standard for the research and development of effective nutritional products and quality programs that restore and maintain mental and physical well-being, thereby providing hope, healing and health to all.
We will approach each new day in a spirit of love, and conduct ourselves with compassion, understanding, fairness, respect, dignity, honesty and integrity, recognizing these as the fundamental values that underlie every successful endeavor.
Peer-Reviewed Studies
Truehope EMPowerplus has been examined in peer-reviewed research conducted at universities including the University of Calgary, Ohio State University and University of Canterbury. Studies have evaluated mood, focus, and stress-resilience outcomes.
EMPowerplus Advanced is the most researched micronutrient formula for mental wellness in the world — developed to support overall mental wellness and resilience through advanced nutritional science.
Every Truehope customer receives access to our dedicated support team — micronutrient protocol experts specifically trained in our products, ready to guide you every step of the way.
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