by admin | May 22, 2018 | ADHD, Amino Acid Therapy, Anger depression, Insomnia, Migraines, Neurotransmitter Function, Parkinson's, Sleep/Insomnia, Trichotillomania
Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener. Since its discovery in 1965, it has been used in thousands of food products as a non-caloric sweetener. Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar). However, aspartame is not the only artificial...
by admin | Mar 27, 2018 | ADHD, Amino Acid Therapy, Anger depression, Sleep/Insomnia
Many people are on medications that alter, mimic or in some way manipulate neurotransmitter levels in the body. These include stimulants, such as amphetamines (i.e., methamphetamine, “speed”, Adderall, Vyvanse, Dexedrine), ecstasy (MDMA), cocaine, and methylphenidate...
by admin | Aug 22, 2017 | Athletic performance, Cardiovascular health, Inflammation and Pain, Insomnia, Libido, Men's Health, Natural weight loss, Sleep/Insomnia
Growth hormone (GH) is a peptide hormone that is intimately involved in tissue growth and repair. Together with insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), GH helps regulate metabolism and maintain normal brain and cardiac function. Secretion of GH falls dramatically with...
by admin | Jun 27, 2017 | Adrenal/Stress, Athletic performance, Fatigue, Insomnia, Sleep/Insomnia, Stress Management
You’ve probably been there: Tossing and turning at night, you pop a few Tylenol PMs or Benadryl. Sure, you nod off quickly, but the next day you can barely make it to the office in your semi-zombified state. Next time you’re having trouble getting to...
by admin | Apr 13, 2016 | Adrenal/Stress, Insomnia, Natural Remedies, Sleep/Insomnia, Stress Management
Anxiety and insomnia affect millions of people every day. Not surprisingly, stress is one of the main culprits responsible for our worry and lack of sleep. While we can’t control all the stressors in our lives, one of the keys to managing anxiety and insomnia is...
by admin | Feb 18, 2014 | Alcohol, All natural supplements, Anger depression, Cardiovascular health, Postpartum Depression, Sleep/Insomnia
Increase your vitamin D levels. If you live somewhere where you have to put on long sleeves to go outside in the winter, you’re not getting enough sunlight to maintain your vitamin D levels. Most research now shows that children need about 1000-2000 IU/day and adults...
