Upping my tryptophan dose and also including and upping the dose of lithium orotate has been absolutely profound for me. I’m off my SSRI/antidepressant (which I was off and on for a number of years). I’ve been depression/anxiety free for over a year. So fantastic. Everyone is bioindividual, of course, so please avoid using my […]
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Non-celiac gluten sensitivity manifestations outside the gut: foggy mind, depression, anxiety, neuropathy, joint pain, headache, fatigue and IBS
Celiac disease is “a digestive and autoimmune disorder that can damage your small intestine. People with celiac disease might experience symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, gas, anemia and growth issues. Celiac disease can be triggered by a protein called gluten. Gluten is found in grains, like wheat, barley and rye” (and oats that are contaminated with gluten). […]
What if rewarding, comforting, numbing or distracting behaviors (caused by low endorphins) are causing low motivation, instead of low dopamine?
One of the first things that comes to mind when someone is stuck and not able to get things done is low motivation caused by low catecholamines/low dopamine. But what if numbing, rewarding, comforting and/or distracting behaviors (caused by low endorphins) are holding you back and preventing you from getting things done instead? It may […]
Phthalates (found in soft plastics and fragrances) are the new BPA and cause anxiety. Is this why the amino acid GABA is so often needed long-term?
Using the amino acid GABA (as a supplement) for anxiety (the physical tension type of anxiety) should ideally be short-term to address your low levels of GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid). Why then do many folks only find relief when using GABA long-term? What is depleting their GABA levels on an ongoing basis? One reason is […]
Increased kidney stones in postmenopausal women with lower estradiol levels. What about increased dietary oxalate issues too?
Epidemiological data reveal that the overall risk for kidney stones disease is lower for women compared to age-matched men. However, the beneficial effect for the female sex is lost upon menopause, a time corresponding to the onset of fall in estrogen levels. The above is from a 2013 paper, Serum estradiol and testosterone levels in […]
How to alleviate the fear and anxiety associated with choking and vomiting in Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
According to The National Eating Disorders Association /NEDA, “Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5, and was previously referred to as “Selective Eating Disorder.” ARFID is similar to anorexia in that both disorders involve limitations in the amount and/or types of food consumed, but unlike anorexia, ARFID does not […]