Sylvie learned about my work after hearing me speak about nutritional solutions for anxiety on a summit. I discussed the use of tryptophan for low serotonin type of anxiety and panic attacks. She shared how much just 500 mg of tryptophan helps her and asks about using pharmaGABA too. In this blog I share my […]
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Tryptophan 3x/day: OCD and ruminating thoughts are no longer ruling my grandson’s life and he has the most beautiful serene smile
I recently received this wonderful feedback from a grandmother who is so happy about tryptophan helping her 17-year old grandson. He had been struggling with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and ruminating thoughts for years: We started with Lidtke L-Tryptophan Chewables. I was thrilled beyond my greatest hopes to see that it helped immediately! So, we […]
One of the most common myths: “GABA supplements don’t work – GABA is too big a molecule to get across the blood brain barrier”
GABA supplements don’t work – GABA is too big a molecule to get across the blood brain barrier. They don’t typically work unless you have a leaky gut which means you have a leaky brain” (also referred to as leaky blood brain barrier/BBB). This is one of the most common myths I hear about GABA. […]
Anxiety and vomit phobia in an 8-year-old: within a week of starting vitamin B6 she made a complete turnaround
Debbie, a mom in the community, shared this wonderful feedback about how vitamin B6 helped her daughter with terrible anxiety and a phobia of vomit: My youngest (who is 8 now) started exhibiting terrible anxiety about a year ago, specifically around the phobia of vomit. Her anxiety is mostly about other people throwing up. But […]
Seasonal PMDD/PMS and hormonal binge eating, wine drinking and anxiety – symptoms ramp up from October
Someone in the community asked for help for the seasonal aspect of her PMDD symptoms i.e. more severe symptoms in winter … My PMDD symptoms massively increase around the beginning of October right through to March. Would love some advice. The binge eating and wine drinking is becoming habitual She specifically mentions binge eating and […]
Chunky Coconut Cauliflower Rice Recipe (low oxalate, Paleo/keto, low carb) and loaded with glucosinolates
I love cauliflower any which way – like steamed with butter or roasted in coconut oil – and I’m always looking for new ideas to enjoy this healthy, yummy and very versatile cruciferous vegetable. I also like to modify recipes to my own liking and this recipe is a version of a new favorite of […]