In May 2023 I posted this on Facebook and it never made it on to the blog so here goes …. osteoporosis and two of my favorite self-help books by R. Keith McCormick DC: Earlier this week I read this book, The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis: How to Improve Bone Strength and Reduce Your Fracture […]
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Bright light to reset circadian rhythm: a solution for jet lag (with melatonin) and for disturbed sleep caused by bile issues?
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 […]
I had chemotherapy and have not been able to get off sugar since. How long will it take 5-HTP or tryptophan to stop the cravings?
Lauren shared her struggle with sugar cravings that started after chemotherapy, asking her question on a recent tryptophan/DPA cravings blog post: If I try the tryptophan or the 5-HTP and one or the other works, how long will I need to take them for the sugar cravings to stop? Back in 2021 I had been […]
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 […]
Tryptophan and DPA (d-phenylalanine) for cravings and sleep issues (and a concern about 5-HTP and nightmares)
Thank you for all your work! I saw your talk in the Super Trauma conference and immediately went and read your book. I suspect I am low in all 3 neurotransmitters, and have noticed the biggest difference in supplementing with DPA (d-phenylalanine). I started taking all 3 supplements by swallowing and switched to taking them […]
GABA Calm and 5-HTP twice a day, after struggling with ADD-like symptoms, have made our day-to-day life so much better!
Kimberly is a mom in the community and shared this wonderful feedback about her 8-year old son who is using just two amino acids: I started my son on Gaba Calm and Serotrex (5-htp) twice a day after struggling with ADD-like symptoms for about 9 months. I’m not sure if he really has ADD or […]