Want to know your brain a little better? Here's an intro to GABA and Serotonin deficiency and a short Brain Quiz to help tell the two apart. GABA and Serotonin are the two main inhibitory neurotransmitters. Inhibitory sounds like a bad thing, but we need a balance between excitatory and inhibitory aspects of all functions in the body. Just as there's light and dark, and fast and slow, we need to have both to be in ... Keep Reading >
Neurotransmitters
Causes of Hand Tremors
I know how it feels to watch your hands shake. Getting down to the causes of hand tremors makes a good case study in thinking about the many ways our body can be affected by our genetics and lifestyle. While tremors certainly can be due to MS or Parkinson's brain changes, there are many reasons why we might manifest shaking, quivering or repetitive motions. As with any health concern, self-observation can go a long way to finding ... Keep Reading >
Can Neurofeedback Change Your Life?
One reason I've been successful as a health practitioner is that I try things on myself before I ask others to do them. And, my own health is often in need of serious support, so any information I gather is good for me as well! The question this month is: can neurofeedback change your life? New types of lab tests, new styles of therapeutic healing, new supplements.... I want to check them out and report on them to my ... Keep Reading >
Is Your Brain Broken? An Interview by Evan Brand of Not Just Paleo
Evan Brand of Not Just Paleo interviewed me on neurotransmitters, the brain, mercury, gluten and much more. (Even a word on psychedelics)! Here's what he writes about our chat. Check out Evan Brand and Not Just Paleo for lots of interesting podcasts. He's a recent college graduate with a passion for learning and a great guy. Here's his interview and post.... Is Your Brain Broken? How Gluten Affects the Brain and How ... Keep Reading >
Nora Gedgaudas Neurofeedback INTERVIEW
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 >
Health Nuts Podcast – my Interview on Anxiety
Here's my Health Nuts Podcast on anxiety and neurotransmitters with Mary Vance, NC and Caitlin Weeks (the Grass Fed Girl). They interview me on our amazing Neurotransmitters and how they affect every cell of the body. I explain the neurotranmitter system in easy to understand language and talk about anxiety too. Maybe you'll relate to more of this than you think! Many people don't realize they ... Keep Reading >
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 >
Dr. Udo Erasmus, the “Father of Flax”: PODCAST
The world authority on Flax Oil since the 1980’s, Dr. Udo Erasmus discusses fats and probiotics in this excellent interview. He explains why he includes certain Omega 6's in his famous Udo’s Oil Blend, and gives some unusual ways to use his ultra-pure flax oil. His Flora Probiotics are equally unique, being specific for the age of the person. Listen in to this Natural Health Podcast for a rare opportunity to hear a legend speak. I ... Keep Reading >
Paleo Dieting and Exercise For Serious Weight Loss: PODCAST
Got 35 pounds to lose? Perhaps 100? Ideas on Paleo dieting and exercise for serious weight loss? A new lifestyle to gain? The unique needs of the seriously overweight is the topic on this podcast with Jennifer Eidahl. Jennifer’s “Paleo Dieting” FaceBook diary of 100 pounds lost (so far) is compelling, fun and helpful. Before the show, her trainer Nick Koller shared insights on exercise for the obese, and how to keep it safe. Jennifer and ... Keep Reading >
Neurological Effects of Gluten
The neurological effects of gluten are wide-ranging. Whether you have true Celiac Disease, or whether you "only" have lesser gluten antibodies and intolerances, gluten can cause multiple neurological issues. Depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and a wide variety of Neuromuscular Disorders can have their roots in gluten antibody side effects. I have seen improvements in ALS, MS, CIPD, Tourette's, seizures, and other complicated illnesses ... Keep Reading >
Progesterone and Women’s Health: PODCAST
I'm talking today with Dan Kalish on progesterone. Progesterone is perhaps the single most important AND misunderstood hormone over the course of a women’s life. Progesterone directly affects moods, weight, monthly cycles, fertility, the immune system, bones and much more. Dr. Dan Kalish discusses here the uses of progesterone, how it is regulated in the body, how to test it, and why natural progesterone is more helpful than synthetic. ... Keep Reading >