The symptoms of jet lag cause distress to an increasing number of travelers. Potentially they may impair sleep,mood and cognitive performance. Critically timed exposure to bright light and melatonin administration can help to reduce symptoms. Bright light is one of the most powerful synchronizers of human rhythms and melatonin serves as a ‘‘dark pulse’’ helping […]
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Cauliflower pizza crust and toppings recipe (gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, low to medium oxalate, Paleo/keto)
Today I’m sharing a really delicious cauliflower pizza crust recipe from Megan Gilmore of Detoxinista (the pizza crust recipe is unchanged and perfect just the way it is), my variations on toppings and some additional information on oxalates. I do acknowledge, as far as pizza goes, my toppings are rather unconventional but I’ve never really […]
GABA works wonders for anal cramps (almost instantly) and relieves body aches in the hips and legs of a 75-year-old woman
Dear Trudy, your recommendation of using GABA for anal cramps has changed my life. I don’t experience them often but when I do they are nasty. A crushed pill or open capsule on the tongue works wonders, almost instantly. However, I want to add, after hearing your presentation on the Parkinson’s summit and your mention […]
Berberine in perimenopause and menopause: improving mood, calming the anxious mind, and improving heart health, blood sugar and bone health
… Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid derived from plants of the generis Berberis, has been recognized as being capable of decreasing oxidative stress, LDL, triglycerides, and insulin resistance and of improving the mood. This review describes the cellular and clinical effects associated with the use of berberine, which suggest that this molecule could be an effective […]
How to accurately measure a small amount of powdered GABA and other GABA options when GABA Calm is not tolerated
Brenda finds one GABA Calm helps her sleep but more than one affects her sleep and she suspects the sugar alcohols in the product. She’d like advice on using an alternative and how to accurately measure a small amount of powdered GABA. Here is her question in her own words: I have been on the […]
DLPA vs DPA for pain, food cravings, depression, grief, lack of joy; and impacts of DLPA on sleep, and feeling more stressed/anxious
A very common question I get is from folks asking about the difference between the amino acids DPA (d-phenylalanine) and DLPA (dl-phenylalanine) for endorphin support and endorphin/dopamine support. I dedicate an entire blog to this question explaining the differences and which one I use for weepiness, heart-ache, pain and energy. I also discuss where tyrosine […]