GABA is an important neurotransmitter you don't hear about much. Learning of my own low GABA symptoms changed my life - I should say saved my life.... Is GABA Similar to Serotonin? GABA is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. Along with Serotonin, these neurotransmitters provide the "brakes" to overstimulated nerve impulses. Keeping the brain relaxed but on purpose is their job. Dopamine, Adrenaline, Acetylcholine, and anxiety are emotional, hormonal ... Keep Reading >
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Are You Eating Dinner Too Early?
Are you eating dinner too early? The best time to eat dinner may change your sleep and energy. Waking at 3 AM is a common problem. It sometimes relates to "Nocturnal Hypoglycemia", low blood sugar during the night. Nocturnal Hypoglycemia has several main causes: Eating too many carbohydrates, sugars, starch, alcohol and juice during the day Not eating enough protein and fat during the day (always avoid Canola, Corn and Soy Oil ... Keep Reading >
What To Do When Your Stomach Hurts
What to do when your stomach hurts! Tummy aches are different for different people and there are multiple causes. Is it a chronic thing, or does it flare up only when you're upset? Is it a food, an emotion, a "bug", or a neurotransmitter problem causing this episode? I'm prone to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and when pain or diarrhea hits me, I have to be ready. For me, it's usually due to an emotional challenge since my diet is so ... Keep Reading >
Herbivores vs. Carnivores
I'm a horse person.... I grew up owning and riding them, and have been the caretaker of two little equine friends for the last decade. I notice that the design of the digestive system of herbivores vs carnivores can tell a lot about what we're each meant to eat. My pony is getting old, and like most herbivores, older horses can lose their teeth to infection or trauma and be unable to eat properly. In the wild, they'd be easy prey.... I ... Keep Reading >
How To Do a Food Challenge (and Why?)
Want to know how and why to do a food challenge correctly? What if I were to tell you this is ONE important thing you could do NOW to improve your longevity, skin, weight, digestion, arthritis, sleep, immune system and energy? Your risk of having gall bladder, heart or colon surgery? Maybe reduce your medical expenses, and generally improve the quality of your life in every way? Wouldn't you want to do that? How about if your depression ... Keep Reading >
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet Low-Starch, Gut Health Diet: PODCAST
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet changed my life. Today I host the authors of the popular SCD Lifestyle E-books and blog to explore the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. This diet is life-changing for Celiac or Chron's sufferers. It works on Irritable Bowel Syndrome and diarrhea too. Here's an interview with SCD Lifestyle gurus Steve and Jordan who really work this diet right! Based on 50 years clinical experience by health professionals, this ... Keep Reading >