You may THINK you know this, but you might not really get it..... Your BRAIN is in charge of most of your life. Here's info from my Nora Gedgaudas neurofeedback interview to help you find out why! Neurotransmitters are messengers giving instructions and feedback to all parts of the body. If the message is inaccurate, the outcome is inadequate Take the neurotransmitter GABA for ... Keep Reading >
GABA
Neurotransmitters 101
Read up on neurotransmitters 101 and you'll know more about GABA, Serotonin, Dopamine and Acetylcholine than your doctor might... These four neurotransmitters govern much of the body, and imbalances in any of them create an extremely diverse set of mild to severe symptoms. Rather than treat 3, 4 or 6 different issues, wouldn't it be easier to find the common theme between them and look to support that? The four main ... Keep Reading >
Can Sleep Save Your Life?
You deserve to get better sleep naturally. Here's some thoughts on how sleep can save your life. Humans have evolved to sleep in the dark and wake in the light. Complex hormonal, immune and neurological systems depend on a consistent light/dark sleep schedule. Growth hormone is released by the pituitary after we fall asleep. It promotes new cell growth, old cell repair, and communicates with other vital hormone systems such as ... Keep Reading >
Alternative Pain Management For Different Types of Pain: PODCAST
In this podcast I discuss alternative pain management. I'll clarify different types of pain, such as chronic vs. acute; structural vs. biochemical; and more. I'll also talk about the little understood connection between the Neurotransmitter GABA and pain. We’ll look at prescription, over the counter, and herbal support, including the often ignored dangers of NSAID’s. Pain drugs can cause permanent health damage – so tune in to learn ... Keep Reading >
Passion Flower for Sleep and Calming
There are many reasons for poor quality sleep, including having too much light in the bedroom, sleeping with someone who disturbs you, allergies, snoring and more. Using Passion Flower for sleep and calming is one of the best secrets of my practice! Here's the link to see this product in Glycerin in my online store. Read more about sleep and calming issues, as well as Passion Flower for anxiety, digestion, reflux, pain and ... Keep Reading >
Gaba – The Forgotten Neurotransmitter
We've all heard about Serotonin, and its use as an antidepressant in the form of Prozac, Paxil and others. But we seldom hear about GABA deficiency. GABA is the other inhibitory neurotransmitter. It calms us, relaxes muscle tension, helps us sleep and digest, and plays a role in coughs, vomiting, and diarrhea of unknown origin. Additionally, GABA plays a big role in pain management, anger, irritability, oversensitivity, and ... Keep Reading >