Gary Lupan, Ph.D., a cognitive scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison says, “Just about every decision you make starts with a statement you tell yourself, even if you’re not conscious of it”. If you are having trouble sleeping, going to the gym or eating better, you can use this to your advantage by talking yourself into doing whatever you need to get done. (more…)
Since introducing the idea of dopamine dominance, I have received several questions about the difference between dopamine dominance and the dopamine challenge. This post will attempt to clarify these two important points. (more…)
There has been a recent breakthrough in the use of amino acid therapy based on the work of Marty Hinz, MD. The work of Dr. Hinz and his associates can provide a key piece of information for people that are not finding relief from symptoms related to neurotransmitter dysfunction using the typical Three Phase Model approach. Based on the research of Dr. Hinz, this represents about 6-8% of people using amino acid therapy under the guidance of a trained health care professional. (more…)
In a previous post, we addressed the question: “do allergies cause neurotransmitter imbalance?” In addressing that question, I eluded to the fact that although allergies do not necessarily cause neurotransmitter imbalance, excessive histamine release (due to allergies) could theoretically cause neurotransmitter imbalances over time, which could lead to any number of symptoms. Conversely, we have found a link between allergies and neurotransmitter balance: that increasing dopamine levels can have a powerful antihistamine effect, substantially decreasing seasonal allergies. (more…)
Neurotransmitters have far reaching effects in the human body and take part in the regulation and control of many bodily functions and systems, including (more…)
Amino acid therapy is extremely effective at optimizing neurotransmitter function and correcting symptoms due to neurotransmitter imbalance. This is important for a number of conditions, including ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, migraines, insomnia, fibromyalgia, trichotillomania, memory and a host of other conditions. (more…)
September is National Cholesterol Education Month. There is a lot of confusion surrounding cholesterol.
High cholesterol is a topic that gets a lot of press, whether it be about ways to lower it, the negative effects of many cholesterol lowering medications (like statins) or the dire need to optimize cholesterol and other blood fats to prevent disease. Luckily, cholesterol and other blood fats often respond very well to dietary and lifestyle interventions. (more…)
Other than word-of-mouth referrals from others that have suffered from migraines, one of the main methods people find us is by doing an internet search for either “Imitrex alternatives” or “sumatriptan alternatives”. If Imitrex/sumatriptan help you fight off the effects of a migraine, amino acids may provide a safe, effective and non-pharmaceutical alternative that can prevent a migraine from occurring in the first place. (more…)
We don’t often think about food as a way to alter our neurotransmitter levels, but certain foods, especially in certain people, can play a dramatic role in how the body makes, breaks down (metabolizes) or releases neurotransmitters. Some people have heard that turkey is good at increasing serotonin levels (an assertion that turns out to be largely incorrect), but it is very difficult to substantially raise neurotransmitter levels by eating foods. (more…)
Many people suffer from recurrent headaches, but how do you know whether that throbbing pain in your head is a migraine or not? Here are some criteria that can help. (more…)
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