The Calm Collective: Ancient Herbal Wisdom for Modern Families & Their Pets

By Stephanie Ray, ND

Naturopath, Herbal Formulator, & Mom

The holidays are joyful, but they come with more of everything: people, food, noise, and emotion. Richer foods, disrupted sleep, overstimulated nervous systems, and emotional expectations all pile on at once. Every member of the household feels it—kids, teens, adults, and our four-legged family.

While “adaptogenic hacks” are having a moment, these are rooted practices, used for hundreds of years to help the body stay balanced during high-energy seasons just like this one.

This is your Calm Collective — practical, gentle, and grounded in ancient herbal wisdom for modern living.

Little Harmony for Kids

Kids absorb the holiday intensity quickly. Some get wired, some get overwhelmed, and some bounce between the two. Little Harmony — NDF Calm®, NDF Tummy®, and NDF Focus® — supports different parts of their system so they can navigate the season with more ease.

NDF Calm® — For Anxious or “Can’t Settle” Moments

NDF Calm® supports the liver, helping kids process the toxins that show up as:

worry
irritability
restlessness
trouble focusing

When the liver is supported, kids regulate better and stay more grounded.

NDF Tummy® — For Social Butterflies & Sensitive Kids

NDF Tummy® supports children when there’s an increase in:

people
excitement
unfamiliar foods
excess of any kind
travel or new environments

It helps them stay centered and comfortable.

NDF Focus® — For Mental Chatter & Sensory Overload

NDF Focus® helps reduce:

mental chatter
distraction
sensory overwhelm from people, sights, and sounds

Perfect during late-night events or overstimulating environments.

Kids Intake Instructions (BIORAY® Kids)

1 mL per 50 lbs
Mix in water, juice, or milk of choice
1–2× daily, or 20 minutes before an event

If your child is new to BIORAY®:

Introduce one formula every 24 hours
If irritation occurs, decrease intake and return to the last intake where there was no irritation

Once well tolerated, all formulas can be mixed together in one drink.

So Chill for Teens

Teen nervous systems take a direct hit during the holidays — sugar, exams, late nights, social pressure, and less structure. The RAYZ™ formulas keep things steady without sedating or overwhelming them.

All Systems Glow® — Mineral, Mood & Detox Support

All Systems Glow® helps keep trace minerals and vitamins supplemented when sweets, cookies, and candy increase. It also contains RAYZ Flower Essences that support teens when they slip into “fight or flight.”

Dream Machine® — Sleep Support & Daytime Calm

Dream Machine® helps with:

falling asleep among holiday activities
daytime relaxation of GABA receptor sites
instant calm, without sleepiness

Its RAYZ Flower Essences support stillness and help fight the “frights.”

Thinking Cap™ — Clarity, Presence & Focus

Thinking Cap™ helps teens:

keep toxins low
maintain focus
stay present during tests and heavy study

RAYZ Flower Essences support confidence and help teens let the noise fall away.

About RAYZ® Flower Essences — Emotional Balance for Teens

RAYZ® formulas utilize flower essences in every bottle to help teens access their emotional potential and engage in life with more ease. Teens naturally go through periods of difficulty, fatigue, or moments where negativity creeps in. At these times, RAYZ® formulas are a valuable resource for restoring balance.

The purpose isn’t to suppress a teen’s feelings or shut anything down. It’s to shift those negative attitudes into their positive potential so they can move through their day with greater confidence and steadiness.

Teen Intake Instructions (RAYZ™)

All Systems Glow®

1–2.5 full squeezes, 2–3× daily

Dream Machine®

1–2 squeezes
30–45 min before bed, or
Daytime for calm

Thinking Cap®

1–2 squeezes, up to 2× daily

If your teen is new to BIORAY®:

Introduce one formula every 24 hours
If irritation occurs, lower intake and return to the last intake where there was no irritation
Once tolerated, all formulas can be mixed together in one drink.

Peaceful Paws for Pets with BIORAY® Clinical (Adrenal Recharge®, CytoFlora® & NDF Detox®)

Pets are deeply sensitive to household changes — our cats and dogs feel the noise, guests, smells, energy spikes, and shifts of the holidays. These can overwhelm their nervous and digestive systems.

These formulas are safe for animals and help pets live longer by reducing toxic stress on their organs.

Adrenal Recharge® — Stress & Noise Regulation

Helps pets stay calm without losing their spark, especially when:

there are new visitors
the house is louder
routines are disrupted

CytoFlora® — Gut Balance & Mood Stability

Ideal for pets who:

show stress through digestion
become nervous with new people
get stomach upset from scraps or emotional upset

NDF Detox® — Environmental Detox for Heavy Metals & Chemicals

Pets are low to the ground and constantly pick up:

heavy metals
chemicals
residues from floors, carpets, and grass

They absorb these through:

paws
licking their fur
smelling everything

These toxins stress their nervous system and shorten their lives. NDF Detox helps mobilize and remove them.

Pet Intake Instructions (BIORAY® Clinical)

Adrenal Recharge®

Start: 1 drop in water
Under 50 lbs: 10 drops/day
Over 50 lbs: 15 drops/day

CytoFlora®

Start: 3 drops in water
Under 50 lbs: 10 drops/day
Over 50 lbs: 15 drops/day

NDF Detox®

Start: 1 drop in water
Increase 1 drop every 2 weeks
Under 50 lbs: 1 drop/day
Over 50 lbs: 3 drops/day

If your pet is new to BIORAY®:

Introduce one formula every 24 hours and adjust based on tolerance.
Once tolerated, all three can be combined for simple daily use.
If irritation occurs, reduce intake and return to the last tolerated dose

ADULTS — Meet Your Calm & Clarity Reset: The Detox Trio (Adrenal Recharge®, Liver Life® & NDF+ Detox®)

Adults may carry it well, but biologically we’re just as sensitive. The Detox Trio keeps you clear, resilient, and balanced when the season demands more than usual.

Adrenal Recharge® — Overwhelm Reset

When everything is “too much,” Adrenal Recharge® supports your ability:

to process stress
to not get overwhelmed

Liver Life® — The Daily Essential

Liver Life® supports your ability to filter:

extra cholesterol
alcohol
toxins coming in

It also supports the immune system inside the liver, which is often overlooked.

NDF+ Detox® — Brain Fog & Fatigue Relief

NDF+ Detox® supports:

detoxing the brain fog that comes with overindulgence
reducing tiredness
removes heavy metals and chemicals

Adult Intake Instructions (Detox Trio)

1–2 full squeezes of each formula
1–2× daily

Mix into water, juice, tea, or a wellness drink

Use as directed on bioray.com/detoxtrio.

If new to BIORAY®:
Introduce one formula every 24 hours and adjust based on tolerance.
Once tolerated, all three can be combined for simple daily use.