Today I’m sharing some highlights from three different presentations at the recent IMMH/Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference – on mold and the connection to oxalate issues, as well as a major trigger of anxiety, panic attacks, depression and depersonalization. Matthew Pratt-Hyatt, PhD: “The Hidden Threats of Mycotoxins.” Matthew Pratt-Hyatt, PhD presented on “The Hidden Threats […]
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GABA and theanine mixture improves sleep and eases anxiety
I’m at the Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference and am speaking on “GABA for anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, autism and addictions.” One of the studies I will be sharing is this new study on GABA and theanine and how this combination improves sleep: GABA and l-theanine mixture decreases sleep latency and improves NREM sleep. The authors […]
RICE, arnica, GABA and DPA for my sprained ankle
I’m in the USA for 2 conferences and I just spent 3 super days visiting my brother and his family in Las Vegas. We had a super hike in Red Rocks National Park. We went early to avoid the heat and it was fabulous until I slipped on some sand when going down a steep […]
Buddy Bench for introverted adults with social anxiety, shyness and feelings of overwhelm?
Buddy Benches or Friendship Benches are being used in many countries around the world in schools to help children who feel lonely or are shy or anxious. I propose we do something similar for introverted adults with social anxiety, shyness and feelings of overwhelm or intimidation when they attend conferences. This BBC article, How ‘Buddy […]
Ginger, pressure-point wrist-bands, the horizon and vitamin B6 for sea-sickness
We had an amazing day snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef earlier this week. As you know, I always like to keep it real. I was not very happy on the 2.5 hour boat trip to the Great Barrier Reef. It was supposedly calm, but it felt very rough to me (look at the horizon […]
How best to use the amino acid DPA for easing heart-ache, weepiness, comfort eating and a compulsive desire for food
DPA (d-phenylalanine) is an amino acid that destroys the enzyme that breaks down endorphins. Endorphins are feel-good chemicals that you experience with an endorphin rush when you go for a run or when someone gives you a big hug, when you show kindness to someone or an individual does something nice for you. Taking the […]