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CONTÁCTAME POR WHATSAPP https://wa.me/message/VLBJNM7KBBQDC1 DÉJAME CONOCER TU CASO HACIENDO CLIC AQUÍ https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/superar-ansiedad Así puedes subir la serotonina de manera natural; y es que, el acelerado ritmo de vida del siglo XXI ha conducido a una búsqueda constante de elementos que faciliten el tener una vida más tranquila, generalmente, bajar los niveles de ansiedad y estrés, poder dormir mejor, son cosas que sin duda se puede que nos haga falta, y para ello es necesario tener niveles estables de serotonina. Este neurotransmisor es el encargado del buen funcionamiento del cerebro aparte de las células nerviosas, permitiendo nivelar las emociones. Teniendo en cuenta estos efectos, hoy te contaremos como regular los niveles de serotonina mediante el suplemento 5HTP. ¿QUÉ ES EL 5 HTP? El 5 hidroxitriptófano popularmente conocido como 5HTP es un precursor de la serotonina, es decir, un elemento vital en la formación de este neurotransmisor. Compra el 5HTP https://iherb.co/Hct3Hehe Existen diversos métodos para su obtención, siendo el más común lógicamente la ingesta de alimentos ricos en él, como la carne de pavo, el pollo, los frijoles, la carne res y bananos; sin embargo, dado los hábitos de alimentación actuales, se ha vuelto complejo añadir alguno de los alimentos anteriormente mencionadas a la dieta diaria, por lo que, una opción para su obtenerlo es mediante la suplementación. ¿POR QUÉ NO SE CONSUME SEROTONINA DE FORMA DIRECTA? Al ser un neurotransmisor que es producido naturalmente por el cuerpo humano, la serotonina es muy diferente a cualquier consumible ya sea por ingesta o por medio intravenosos, la serotonina es incapaz de superar dos barreras de nuestro organismo, la que produce el ácido gástrico, y la producida por la red hematoencefálica. LA DOSIS IDEAL DE 5HTP Se recomienda generalmente. consumir alrededor de 300 mg al día de 5HTP, siempre y cuando la persona tenga características promedio, lo que permitirá producir la serotonina necesaria para contrarrestar afectaciones negativas, como la ansiedad, la falta de sueño, mientras permite gestionar de mejor forma el estrés y regular el apetito. Como ya se ha mencionado en entregas pasadas, para dosificar eficientemente cualquier suplemento es necesario tener presente la estatura, el peso y el problema que se quiere combatir; para mencionar una cosa, puedes contactar con nosotros en Libre de Ansiedad ya que podemos asesorarte si así lo requieres. Es importante señalar que los efectos no son inmediatos, ya que se estima que el 5HTP empieza a tener un impacto significativo en el organismo de una persona entre una a tres semanas de haber empezado la ingesta, ten en cuenta que, en el caso de este potenciador de serotonina, si bien existen testimonios sobre una supuesta efectividad inmediata, suelen ser casos aislados que no representan el efecto normal del suplemento. ENLACES DE INTERÉS (H3) TRIPTÓFANO Y 5HTP PARA CURAR LA ANSIEDAD Y OTROS TRASTORNOS (https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/triptofano-y-5htp-para-curar-la-ansiedad-y-otros-trastornos/) 7 FORMAS DE SUBIR LA SEROTONINA NATURALMENTE, Y REDUCIR LA ANSIEDAD, LA DEPRESIÓN EL ESTRÉS Y SENTIRTE MEJOR (https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/7-formas-de-subir-la-serotonina-naturalmente/) REFERENCIAS Boer, J., & Westenberg, H. (1990). Behavioral, neuroendocrine, and biochemical effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan administration in panic disorder. Psychiatry Research, 31, 267-278. https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1781(90)90096-N. Handley, S., & McBlane, J. (2005). 5HT drugs in animal models of anxiety. Psychopharmacology, 112, 13-20. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02247358. Maffei, M. (2020). 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): Natural Occurrence, Analysis, Biosynthesis, Biotechnology, Physiology and Toxicology. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22010181. Lesch, K., Bengel, D., Heils, A., Sabol, S., Greenberg, B., Petri, S., Benjamin, J., Müller, C., Hamer, D., & Murphy, D. (1996). Association of Anxiety-Related Traits with a Polymorphism in the Serotonin Transporter Gene Regulatory Region. Science, 274, 1527 - 1531. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.274.5292.1527.

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Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of serotonin and its pivotal role in our well-being. In this podcast, we unravel the benefits of 5HTP, its connection to better sleep, mood regulation, and beyond. Discover how this natural compound impacts our daily lives and explore practical insights to enhance your mental and emotional wellness. Get ready to unlock the secrets of serotonin and harness the potential of 5HTP for a healthier, happier you!If you are someone who is struggling with your health, yet you've been told everything is 'normal' and want to get to the root cause of why you feel the way you do, you can  set up a time to chat with our team HERE.Have a question you want us to answer live? ASK HERETo connect with Liz Roman click HERETo connect with Becca Chilczenkowski click HEREThis episode is brought to you by FITMOMLooking for high quality, theraputic grade supplements? If so, join our practitioner portal, Fullscript, and purchase quality supplements 15% off!Our favorite nontoxic skincare is FRE Skincare. Their breakthrough dual action formula that fights breakouts and the signs of aging with high impact natural ingredients. Use code LIZROMAN at checkout!Get a FREE Sample pack of LMNT! LMNT is a electrolyte drink mix that is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and is perfectly suited to folks following a keto, low-carb, or paleo diet AND it is soo tasty - great for flavoring water and helping you drink more!Produced by brandhard

In this study, researchers found that the genetic material from the virus and possibly other parts activate TLR3 receptors. These in turn cause the cells to release IFN1. IFN1 works on the intestinal cells via STAT1 pathway to down-regulate ACE2 receptors and B0AT1 channels. The result is reduced absorption of tryptophan leading to reduced serotonin production in the body. They also found that IFN1 activates platelets leading to micro thrombi and further reduction of serotonin as platelets are a huge reservoir of serotonin. Researchers also found that MAO activity was increased. Vagal activity was reduced leading to the hippocampal reduction in function as well. The researchers suggest using tryptophan precursor supplement (5HTP - 5 hydroxytryptophan) and SSRI medications to rescue serotonin levels in long COVID patients. DrBeen: Medical Education Onlinehttps://www.drbeen.com/ FLCCC | Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliancehttps://covid19criticalcare.com/ URL List (Nov. 24 2023) Serotonin reduction in post-acute sequelae of viral infection: Cellhttps://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(23)01034-6#gr2 Serotonin in Platelets - ScienceDirecthttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B978012800050200005X IJMS | Free Full-Text | The Mechanism of Secretion and Metabolism of Gut-Derived 5-Hydroxytryptaminehttps://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/15/7931 ijms-22-07931-g001.png (3550×2309)https://www.mdpi.com/ijms/ijms-22-07931/article_deploy/html/images/ijms-22-07931-g001.png Uptake and release of serotonin by blood platelets. Serotonin is taken... | Download Scientific Diagramhttps://www.researchgate.net/figure/Uptake-and-release-of-serotonin-by-blood-platelets-Serotonin-is-taken-up-from-the_fig2_367097021 Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoleamine_2,3-dioxygenase#:~:text=Indoleamine%2Dpyrrole%202%2C3%2D,female%20genital%20tract%20or%20placenta. Frontiers | Kynurenine Pathway Metabolites as Biomarkers for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosishttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2019.01013/full Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) regulation mechanisms and roles in antiviral innate immune responses - PMChttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8377577/#:~:text=Toll%2Dlike%20receptor%203%20(TLR3)%20is%20a%20member%20of,establishing%20an%20antiviral%20host%20response. Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signalling | Nature Reviews Immunologyhttps://www.nature.com/articles/nri1604 Disclaimer:This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.

CONTÁCTAME POR WHATSAPP https://wa.me/message/VLBJNM7KBBQDC1 DÉJAME CONOCER TU CASO HACIENDO CLIC AQUÍ - https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/superar-ansiedad Mi página web https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/ Muchos de los problemas que se padecen día a día, pueden ser provocados por elementos Bio-Psico-Socio-Culturales, afectando de manera significativa la salud y el bienestar de los individuos, por esta razón, te indicamos cómo el consumo de triptófano es considerado el mayor avance en bioquímica para aumentar la serotonina de forma natural reduciendo la ansiedad, la depresión y otras afectaciones. Los bajos niveles de serotonina y el triptófano Desde el punto de vista bioquímico y médico, el padecer de depresión afecta la generación de alrededor de 30 neurotransmisores, sin embargo, por su naturaleza e importancia, nos enfocaremos en la serotonina y en el consumo de triptófano. Cuando la serotonina es baja se ha demostrado que se presentan problemas como depresión ansiedad, problemas para dormir, llegando a extremos como los pensamientos intrusivos u obsesivos, por esto, desde la psiquiatría se han tratado de aumentar la serotonina enfocándose en el estudio de la sinapsis neuronal, como resultado, se ha logrado crear inhibidores de la recaptación de serotonina (IRS), sin embargo, no es tan efectivo dado el volumen de neuronas y con ello de enlaces sinápticos. Desde la medicina alternativa se ha recomendado aumentar el consumo de alimentos ricos en triptófano como un remedio natural, pues, como hemos mencionado en entradas anteriores (https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/7-formas-de-subir-la-serotonina-naturalmente/), la serotonina se produce en un 30% por el cerebro, específicamente en los núcleos del rafe y el 70% restante es creado en el sistema digestivo con las células enterocromafines que son producidas en los intestinos. Teniendo en cuenta lo expresado anteriormente, se aclara que puedes optar por consumir 5-hidroxitriptófano o 5HTP como una cura natural, pues este se encuentra disponible para su consumo directo, asimismo este se usa con la finalidad de disminuir la depresión, tratar el insomnio y la ansiedad; por mencionar una cosa, puedes encontrar el 5HTP en centros especializados de medicina naturista o medicina alternativa. ¿Cuál es la dosis efectiva para consumir 5HTP) Recuerda que antes de tomar cualquier tipo de medicina, es necesario consultar con tu médico para prever posibles efectos secundarios en tu organismo. Según la ciencia, la dosis ideal en un adulto para tomar 5HTP se encuentra entre 100 a 300 Miligramos por día. Es necesario señalar que, para finalizar, el consumo de 5HTP es insuficiente para tratar casos severos de ansiedad y depresión, como se ha mostrado anterior existen otros factores que provocan estas afecciones, por ello, en Libre de Ansiedad contamos con un equipo especializado de psicólogos de nivel de maestría, especializados en la terapia cognitivo conductual que puede ayudarte si así lo deseas. ENLACES DE INTERÉS 7 remedios caseros para el insomnio (https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/7-remedios-caseros-para-el-insomnio/) 7 formas de subir la serotonina naturalmente, y reducir la Ansiedad, la depresión el estrés y sentirte mejor (https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/7-formas-de-subir-la-serotonina-naturalmente/)

Today I've got Shawn Wells who is brilliant at mapping out how we can support our nervous systems, energy, brain, + cellular health from a supplement + biohackers perspective especially if we are journeying with psychedelics. In this episode, you'll hear: Key principles or practices that are essential for a balanced and sustainable approach to biohacking Common pitfalls encountered by individuals in their pursuit of biohacking for optimal health and energy, along with strategies to avoid them How psychedelic journeys can confront individuals with their deepest fears and traumas, and the ways in which biohacking, mindset, and nutrition can aid in this exploration Guidance for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts, including how to seek support and explore alternative healing methods like psychedelics in a safe manner Distinguishing between evidence-based supplements and potentially risky or unproven products in the quest for optimal health and energy Research on how the combination of psychedelics and therapy is contributing to mental health support The significance of conducting ceremonies in conjunction with therapy. Understanding the neurological toxicity of MDMA and identifying supplements to support the nervous system The importance of cultivating a healthy nervous system before embarking on a psychedelic journey Recommended supplements for optimal health before, during, and after a psychedelic journey Shawn's top-recommended supplement for enhancing neural plasticity Exploring psychedelic supplement stacks Echo dosing techniques to prolong neural plasticity and enhance integration Addressing mitochondrial health as a means of healing trauma in the body Supplements that support the use of stimulants and hallucinogens. Holistic approaches to healing trauma Understanding the interaction between 5HTP and MDMA and the risks of serotonin toxicity THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, stands at the forefront of nutritional biochemistry and supplement formulation, celebrated globally as "The World's Greatest Formulator." His expertise extends beyond crafting over 1000+ health products and holding more than 20+ groundbreaking patents; he is a pivotal thought leader in the realm of mental health and psychedelics, educating on the potential of psychopharmaceuticals worldwide. Wells boasts a profound educational foundation with a Master's in Nutritional Biochemistry from UNC-Chapel Hill, complemented by a rich background in Business Administration and Exercise Science. As Biotrust Nutrition's former Chief Science Officer, he propelled the company to achieve a formidable $125MM in annual revenue, managing everything from R&D to regulatory affairs. A seasoned entrepreneur, Wells has a hand in eight businesses and played a significant role in transactions exceeding $425 million, including the notable acquisition of Dymatize by Post Holdings. His business savvy, however, is matched by his commitment to mental wellness and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, a topic on which he has become an authoritative voice. Recently, he's taken his message to the international stage, keynoting in Poland and Estonia for MindValley, emphasizing the importance of mental health and education in psychedelics. With resources available through his Zone Halo Research and his personal website, Wells is an inexhaustible source of knowledge for those seeking to improve their well-being. His ongoing contributions to the discourse on mental health and the safe use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes are recognized and respected worldwide. Connect to Shawn's ever growing community: Website - https://shawnwells.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Ingredientologist/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ingredientologist?lang=en Sex Love Yoga Retreat Waitlist https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/RetreatWaitlist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexlovepsychedelics/message

Depressionen und Stimmungsschwankungen sind Herausforderungen, denen viele Menschen im Leben begegnen. Doch es gibt zahlreiche präventive Maßnahmen, die du ergreifen kannst, um deine psychische Gesundheit zu stärken. Hier sind 25 Tipps, wie du präventiv vieles tun kannst: Picke heraus was zu Dir passt, wähle immer wieder situativ neu... Nimm dir regelmäßig Zeit für dich selbst und tu etwas, das dir Freude bereitet. Baue in deinen Alltag Bewegung ein – sei es durch Sport, Spaziergänge oder Tanz. Achte auf eine ausgewogene Ernährung, denn eine gesunde Ernährungsweise kann sich positiv auf die Stimmung auswirken. Pflege deine sozialen Kontakte und umgebe dich mit Menschen, die dir guttun. Sprich über deine Gefühle und Sorgen – Teilen kann oft erleichtern. Schaffe dir eine positive Umgebung – Gestalte dein Zuhause nach deinem persönlichen Wohlfühlstil. Finde Entspannungstechniken, die dir guttun, wie z.B. Meditation, Yoga oder Atemübungen. 8. Schlafe ausreichend – ausreichender Schlaf kann die Stimmung positiv beeinflussen. 9. Setze dir realistische Ziele und arbeite kontinuierlich an ihnen. 10. Nimm dir Zeit zum Lachen – Lachen ist eine wunderbare Medizin für die Seele. 11. Lerne neue Dinge, entdecke neue Hobbys und erweitere deine Fähigkeiten. 12. Vermeide es, dich zu isolieren – bleibe aktiv und engagiere dich in Veranstaltungen oder Gruppen. 13. Vermeide den von Alkohol und weiteren Drogen – sie können Stimmungsschwankungen verstärken. 14. Achte auf eine positive Gedankenwelt und versuche negative Gedanken bewusst umzulenken. 15. Praktiziere Achtsamkeit – sei im gegenwärtigen Moment und nimm deine Emotionen bewusst wahr. 16. Lass dir von Freunden und Familie helfen, wenn du Unterstützung benötigst. 17. Akzeptiere, dass es auch schlechte Tage geben kann – sie gehören zum Leben dazu. 18. Finde deine persönlichen Ressourcen und Stärken und nutze sie aktiv. 19. Nimm dir Zeit für Entspannung und Erholung – plane regelmäßige Pausen in deinen Alltag ein. 20. Suche nach einer Tätigkeit oder einem Hobby, das dir Sinn und Erfüllung gibt. 21. Führe ein Tagebuch, um deine Gedanken und Emotionen zu reflektieren. 22. Schränke den Konsum von negativen Nachrichten und sozialen Medien ein. 23. Erkenne deine Grenzen und lerne, Nein zu sagen, wenn du dich überfordert fühlst. 24. Suche professionelle Hilfe, wenn du merkst, dass du deine Stimmungsschwankungen nicht alleine bewältigen kannst. 25. Gib dir selbst immer wieder Zeit, Geduld und Liebe – es ist wichtig, sich selbst anzunehmen und zu akzeptieren. Weitere wichtige Tipps bekommst Du in der Podcast Episode, z.B. Nahrungsergänzung wie Vitamin D, ein weiterer Geheimtipp ist 5HTP, welches der Vorbote für unser Glückshormon Serotonin ist dass uns Freude spüren lässt. Denke daran, du bist nicht alleine und es gibt viele Ressourcen und Menschen, die dir helfen können. Sei aktiv, nimm deine psychische Gesundheit in die eigene Hand und gestalte ein erfülltes und glückliches Leben! Viel Freude mit der Podcast Folge. Teile diese und schreibe eine Bewertung bei iTunes, danke dafür!  Bei Fragen und Wünschen freut sich das DerVIERHEILIG Team über deine Nachricht: WhatsApp/ Telegram: 0179 5409320 oder per E-mail: info@dervierheilig.de  

Discover how to combat mood disorders naturally with renowned psychologist, Julia Ross. In this this episode, we explore the impact of our modern diet on mental health and unveil the power of five essential supplements to restore positive brain chemistry. Learn practical insights to enhance your mood and well-being.IN THIS EPISODE00:00 - Episode trailer04:04 - What is the bad mood epidemic?11:27 - What happened in the 70s that changed the Standard American Diet (SAD)16:56 - Is the food industry to blame for food addiction?20:32 - 5 key nutrients that address the mood endemic22:38 - Number 1: serotonin 26:33 - Side effects of SSRI, 5HTP and Tryptophan34:51 - Amrit's experience with the protocol37:42 - What is serotonin syndrome?39:14 - Access the Mood Cure questionnaire40:48 - Number 2: catecholamines, the natural stimulant system43:34 - The true effects of coffee49:49 - Number 3: d-phenylalanin and endorphins54:10 - Number 4: gabba and stress1:02:30 - Number 5: glucose1:09:52 - How long does the protocol take?1:13:26 - Thank youLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HJCflVnHRDmvNtI8r2a65?si=692723d115ce4ef2/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inspired-evolution/id1272090974/CONNECT WITH JULIA ROSSWebsite: https://www.juliarosscures.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliarosscures/JOIN THE INSPIRED EVOLUTION COMMUNITYWebsite: https://www.inspiredevolution/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredevolution/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspired_evolution/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiredevolution/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/inspired_evolution/Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps sustain the content on this channel

There are Some Common Causes Why Children With Autism Have Trouble Focusing, however, as we do this there are natural supplements that can assist. We will discuss both. Know I am here to help you on this journey. Natural Supplements to Help Focus and Behavior Prescription medications come with negative side effects. There are natural ways to work with focus and attention issues. Always check with your practitioner for individual dosage needs. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential to brain function, concentration, and mood, energy, and they are anti-inflammatory. Take with food for best absorption. L-tyrosine is an amino acid that will help the ability to focus. It builds the neurotransmitter called dopamine. Take away from food. Do not use it if your child is in a PANS flare. SAMe helps with motivation 5HTP is beneficial for mood stability and better sleep (5HTP helps makes neurotransmitter called serotonin). Note: 5HTP works so well that you should not take it if you are on medications. Take away from food. Gingko Biloba for focus and memory Phosphatidylserine is a natural phospholipid compound found in high concentrations in the brain. Supplementation has shown improvements in thinking skills and memory. These next two have strong caveats with them so let me explain further… Probiotics Probiotics build good bacteria in the gut. This also crowds out the bad bacteria which interfere with immunity and clear thinking. You must start slowly with probiotics due to a die-off reaction that happens when too many bad bacteria die at once and release their toxins. Half of a capsule is plenty to begin as you watch for symptoms. Reduce the dosage if symptoms arise. Parents are rarely educated in the essential knowledge of die off reactions that can happen from detoxifying too rapidly and not having enough proper toxin support binders in place. When yeast “dies off” it releases toxins that can enter your bloodstream. This is also known as Herxheimer's reaction. It means that the liver cannot keep up with filtering out the toxic waste being released by the dying pathologic organisms. Symptoms of die off include irritability, headaches, fatigue and flu-like symptoms. Some people also experience either diarrhea or constipation.There may be heightened emotional outbursts or hyperactivity... Click Here or Click the link below for more details! https://naturallyrecoveringautism.com/175

Get ready to fill your cups – literally and figuratively – with the knowledge and insight of Shawn Wells and Daniel Solomons, the minds behind UPDATE, an incredible new caffeine alternative which just may have become the official beverage of The Life Stylist podcast. Shawn Wells is known as The World's Greatest Formulator. He's a biochemist and dietician who is nearly 1,000 supplements into his career, using something like 25 unique ingredients patented. He's also a biohacker, himself, and the author of the bestselling book, The Energy Formula.  Daniel Solomons is a former investment banker from Sydney, Australia. He moved to New York City to launch UPDATE and change the energy drink market forever. They've spent the last three years working out how to create the best, healthiest possible, energy solution – an evolution to caffeine. If you're feeling energized by the ideas presented in this conversation, shop with 10% off at drinkupdate.com/luke. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Luke or his guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services. 00:00:07 — Meeting Our Guests & Mapping the Journey • How Shawn became The World's Greatest Formulator • Background work in biochemistry, nutrition, and clinical settings • From conceptualization to commercialization • Caffeine as a $1 trillion market • Other caffeine-focused brands in the space • Testing and experimenting with nootropic ingredients  • Incorporating paraxanthine into the formulation  • Shawn's personal pain-to-purpose journey  • Luke honors Shawn's vulnerability with his own  • Radical Redemption & Total Transformation w/ Tah & Kole Whitty #331 • The moment he anchored love in his heart and soul • Daniel's personal journey of opening up to the world  • His unique experience with ayahuasca  • Letting go of expectation attached to psychedelic journeys  • The Condor Approach by Tah Whitty and Kole Whitty • Integration Is Not Optional: Future of Psychedelic Coaching & Humanity's Healing w/ Tah + Kole #442 00:57:56 — Getting the UPDATE: What, Why & How? • Chemistry deep dive – what is paraxanthine? • Shop: Get 10% off at drinkupdate.com/luke • How caffeine metabolizes and why it's important  • Why bigger person ≠ bigger dose • Why your sleep is not at risk  • Protecting the brain with new neurons  • Have both — cleaner energy and better sleep • Is adrenal fatigue real? (Yes) • Biochemical addiction to stress  01:51:42 — Stacking Ingredients for the Ultimate Nootropic  • Breaking down some of the stacked ingredients in UPDATE • Myth busting taurine's role in our bodies • Improving the formula for flavor • Luke's raw liver smoothies  • What water is used in UPDATE? • Shop: Get 10% off at drinkupdate.com/luke • The natural beauty of green tea's formulation  • 5HTP's role in the recipe – a key to swagger • Deploying activated B12 for neurological benefit  • DMSO: The Most Suppressed Natural Remedy & Best-Kept Secret in the World? w/ Amandha Vollmer #480 • What is the future vision for UPDATE? • UPDATE as a post-journey recovery stack • Luke asks about paraxanthine and microdosing • Shawn introduces something new: echo dosing  More about this episode. Watch on YouTube. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: RHIZAL. RHIZAL's goal is to reconnect you with your feet, and your feet with the Earth. 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Alitura, latin for ‘feeding and nourishing,' was created out if a small studio apartment, purely out of necessity to heal Andy's scarring and abrasions. Carefully sourced with research proven ingredients containing natural, organic, nutrient-rich ingredients that feed and nourish your skin, so you can look as vibrant as you feel. And as a special gift for my listeners, use code “LIFESTYLIST” for 20% off and FREE SHIPPING in the US on your order at alituranaturals.com. AND… NOOTOPIA. Get four of the best brain-boosting mushroom extracts, plus collagen protein and Peruvian cacao, in Nootopia's new Collagenius. Go to nootopia.com/lukegenius and use code 'LUKE10' for 10% off. Resources: • Shop: Get 10% off at drinkupdate.com/luke • Instagram: @drinkupdate • Instagram: @shawnwells • Instagram: @danielsolomons_ • Are you ready to block harmful blue light, and look great at the same time? Check out Gilded By Luke Storey. 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In this episode of The Joe Cohen Show,  Joe sits down with Chief Scientific Officer of MitoQ, Dr. Siobhan Mitchell. Siobhan shares her impressive academic and industry experience and knowledge to explore mood, cognitive function, and mitochondrial health. Her industry experience includes giants like Unilever, Nestle, PepsiCo, and Noom, where she worked on the fascinating effects of nutrition on mood and cognition. Siobhan and Joe do a deep dive into the serotonin-mood connection, helping us understand the genetic risk factors for depression and anxiety. Siobhan also shines a light on the underestimated significance of brain energy to mood and how mitochondrial strength plays a key role in this context. Siobhan also demystifies oxidative stress misconceptions and explains the impact of targeted antioxidants such as COQ10 and MitoQ. Finally, we delve into the 'Ozempic' effect of fiber on our gut health and how it could suppress your appetite naturally.  Siobhan illustrates her firm belief that understanding the food we consume can prevent numerous diseases - truly, food is our medicine. Explore these topics and much more as we discuss the human brain, mood, and the pioneering research in the field of mitochondrial health. - Visit mitoq.com - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:31) - Serotonin & Mood (12:56) - Brain Energy and mood (16:53) - Oxidative Stress & Muscle Growth (23:14) - Supplements that reach the brain (28:51) - CBT, physiology, and mood (32:00) - What are isoflavones? (38:43) - Difference between SSRIs and Tryptophan or 5HTP (50:04) - Brain energy and mitochondria health (56:15) - Fiber, Butyrate, and the Ozempic Effect (1:02:53) - Favorite probiotics (1:04:14) - Deep dive into fish oils (1:09:16) - Siobhan's supplement stack

¿Cómo quemar la grasa abdominal con medicina antivejez? Para hablar de este tema nos acompañó el Dr. Juan Carlos Méndez, Especialista en Medicina Antienvejecimiento. ¿Cómo quemar la grasa abdominal con medicina antivejez? ¿Cómo activar el metabolismo? Estas interrogantes son las más recurrentes en mi cuenta de Instagram ATuSalud. Mi invitado fue el Dr. Juan Carlos Méndez. Especialista en Medicina Antienvejecimiento. ¿Cómo mantener tu abdomen libre de Grasa Visceral?

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Second Annual Marchendeya Madness is here! Episode 275 is live and we have fan favorite Markendeya sitting in with us this month, Snake Charming his way into our hearts, Water is for idiots, Medical Grade is just a term for Weaponized, 5HTP replaces Happy Sauce?, Dylan attends a Comedy Show and has a bad time, Snow has landed in the desert, Chiminea Afterburners, The Beastie Boys Retroactively allegedly sus?, Build-A-Harem: The Do's & Don'ts, Condoms are expensive, there are options!, News, Notes, Gamertag of the week, an argument, Look at this!, and finally, The dramatic reading of Chapter 2 from "Walter and the Quest for the Seven Sharts".  This episode is a ride! Strap in or something.   Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NFHC at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at Manscaped.com and use code NFHC. Visit us at www.NFHCPodcast.com for everything Not For Human Consumption. Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NFHCPodcast Leave us a voicemail anytime at 480-788-7330 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yapnr7cf Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ybpo59va Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/y7va3h9a Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/y75fnd3l Join the NFHC Discord! https://discord.gg/xrxhQTP Matt's Twitch Streams Weekly: https://www.twitch.tv/GrimwolfePrime Background Music Provided by: https://www.streambeats.com

Supplements that are promoted for sleep include melatonin, CBD, 5HTP, ashwagandha, valerian root, and more. In this episode, we discuss the supplements that provide the most value for sleep. Join the Email List https://forms.aweber.com/form/77/857616677.htm Interested in coaching with Triage? Email info@TriageMethod.com and the Triage Team will get back to you! Or you can read more and fill in a contact form at https://triagemethod.com/online-coaching/ Interested in getting certified as a Nutrition Coach? Check out our course here: https://triagemethod.com/nutrition-certificate/ Have you followed us on social media? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzYO5nzz50kOAxo6BOvJ_sQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triagemethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triagemethod/

*Call/text us and leave a message: (720) 996-2403 No topic is out of bounds* Andy and the boys get on a boat and head into the middle of the ocean with an assembly of maniacs. That's right. We got a low-dopamine JAM CRUISE review. Hallelujah, it's raining 5HTP! (and yes, it's still the greatest 24 hour music party on the face of the planet) On deck for the Interview Hour we got TVBOO and Jeremy Salken?? Let's talk the producer scene and find out what a mensch TVBOO really is. Sleep easy knowing your serotonin will bounce back cuz those sunday scaries aren't forever. Especially if TVBOO swings by your town: www.musicbytvboo.com And don't forget to catch the band in a town near you andyfrasco.com/tour Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out Andy Frasco & The U.N. (Feat Little Stranger)'s new song, "Oh, What A Life" on iTunes, Spotify  Produced by Andy Frasco, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Travis Gray (Wild Adriatic) The U.N. Arno Bakker

Disfruta de nuestra de nuestra entrevista, que respondió estas interrogantes que son las más recurrentes en mi cuenta de Instagram @ATuSalud. Mi invitado fue el Dr. Juan Carlos Méndez. Especialista en Medicina Antienvejecimiento. ¿Cómo mantener tu abdomen libre de Grasa Visceral?

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Sometimes nutritional deficiencies follow gut problems and sometimes they precede them. Learn how a lack of amino acids can impact your gut health, why gut issues, including H. pylori, may be leading to protein maldigestion, and how to turn things around. We also discuss iodine, pesticides in food, PPIs, Omega 3's and how to ensure adequate nutrition with David Minkoff, MD. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

In this episode, Dr. Doni Wilson, host of How Humans Heal, describes what it takes to find the highest quality and most efficacious supplements. Dr. Doni breaks through the sales and marketing to show you behind the scenes of DoctorDoni.com and Nature Empowered Nutritionals.     Ultimately, it's about giving your body the nutrients, herbs and other support from nature to help you recover from depletions and disruptions caused by stress.     We are stressed as humans. Stress decreases our ability to digest food, causes leaky gut and imbalanced gut bacteria. It also makes us susceptible to infections, including viral infections, as well as low serotonin and GABA. These can be addressed clinically with nutrients, herbs, homeopathic remedies and peptides. Hormone imbalances can also be addressed.     -    It is essential to use high quality supplements at effective doses. This is not something you have to figure out on your own. That would require hours and hours (years even) of research and trials. And they are not supplements you will find at the regular store.    That's why I do what I do. Using my training, with a doctorate degree from Bastyr University, which is not a weekend course or online training. It was a 5-year, post-graduate, in-person degree program and residency which I completed 22 years ago.      Nor should you need to figure out what to take together or apart, or potential interactions. That's all part of my training and continuing education. It's also what I teach naturopathic students who train with me.     In my case, I've chosen to run an online store where I can make these high-quality supplements available to you and my patients. I don't want my suggestions or your access to be limited to certain companies determined by a distributor. I want to make it possible for you to get the products that are most effective clinically. I also want to make sure you know you can access those supplements from a trusted source. To do that, I have to research and maintain a store for you to use.     -   The store at DoctorDoni.com was recently updated to make it easier for you to use and to find what you need. We carry over 700 products from companies I have vetted and products I've tested on myself and used clinically.     I also decided to create my own supplement company – Nature Empowered Nutritionals – so that I can offer you the supplements I recommend based on my Stress Recovery Protocol. Other practitioners who create a supplement choose based on what is easiest to formulate. I chose based on wanting you to have exactly the ingredients that I find to be most effective.     I know it can seem too good to be true. When we are dealing with chronic illness and feeling lost in the medical system, it can be hard to believe that solutions exist. And I'm not saying this is the right fit for everyone. It is always important to know your body, your preferences, your allergies and sensitivities, and your medical history.    -    I absolutely believe customizing your supplement protocol based on your individual case is imperative. That's why I offer group online programs and one-on-one consultations with me so that you can get access to the information you need, and testing to understand the imbalances in your body, so that you can pinpoint exactly what your body needs.     It is not about taking a bunch of random supplements. It is about understanding human physiology, biochemistry, clinical nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy, and research about how to support the body to heal.     For example, if you have elevated cortisol levels, there are specific nutrients and herbs to help bring it back down to optimal. If you have low serotonin (which we can also measure), then we know 5HTP, as a precursor nutrient, will give your body what it needs to make more. How much and when to take it, and what if you are on medications? Then you need to meet with me one-on-one so I can guide you.     -    I feel it is my role and purpose to provide information about the protocol I've identified in the process of healing by body and helping thousands of patients. That's what my team helps me to create at DoctorDoni.com where we have lots of free resources in addition to learning opportunities and access to the highest quality and effective supplements.     Thank you so much for your feedback, questions, and trust.     Dr. Doni   -    To read more about these concepts, be sure to get a hold of my new book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health.   https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576     -   Connect with Dr. Doni:    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON   Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON   YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND   Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW     -   Books and Resources:    Order My New Book: https://DoctorDoni.com/msrh      https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576   Stress Warrior Book (FREE)  HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR      Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)  HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR     7-day Stress Reset (FREE)  HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET     HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)  HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/     -   Personalized Solutions:    If you'd like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH     To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni's Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES   Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. 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Hi all, Welcome back to another episode on the MindCep Podcast and in today's episode we have very special guest named Peter Dubenski joining us today. This episode is brought to you by Radioguestlist.com, the #1 free radio, guest, podcast, and talk show guest expert interview booking service. In this episode myself and Peter discuss: 1. Intro 2:15 2. Work is a mental game 2:38 3. Nootropics 3:28 4. Pete's Nootropics stack 5:18 5. Caffeine and recovery 8:28 6. Pete's experience microdosing psilocybin 9:00 7. Cannabis, Ashwaganda, Healthy mood 5HTP for mental calmness 12:25 8. Supplement blend and proper dosage for better focus 13:35 9. Collagen Protein and Greens 16:47 10. Experiment and try different methods of supplementation to enhance focus 20:40 11. #1 Priority for overall health is your diet, which is sneak peak for next episode 22:34 Thank you for listening. Cheers, Alex Blog & Podcast: https://alexandermuir.com/blog/ Find Me on Social: https://www.instagram.com/a.muir757/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-muir-b55a44149/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkW1z-RObDp8VPJ0NWego-Q?view_as=subscriber DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Alex Muir is of a general nature and is spoken from Alex Muir's personal experiences, and personal opinions on the topics related to fitness, health, and education only. No information is to be taken as medical or other health advice pertaining to any specific health or medical condition. You agree that use of this information is at your own risk and hold Alex Muir harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims.

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In this episode we talk about the struggles with Anxiety, what has helped us deal with it. Anxiety Definition. How we have helped each other on bad days. The secret on how to deal with it. Symptoms and pro's and con's of Alcohol. Monse's List of Supplements: Gaba, 5HTP, Ashwagandha, Vitamin D, Nervous System Tonic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letstalkaboutitwdayz/support

In this episode Lachlan was joined with Thaddeus Owen from PrimalHacker to discuss the effects Artificial light & other non native electro magnetic radiations have on human biology.About Thaddeus:I was recently listed as one of the top Biohacking Influencers on Instagram. Together with Tomorrow, we're your guides through this often confusing and always changing game board called modern life. We're here to help you navigate the maze. We want you to steer your boat toward optimal health.Frankly you live in your body. But you ARE NOT your body. You are spirit, consciousness, universal energy or whatever you want to call it. Focusing on just the body is not the best path through this Matrix we live in. However, you do have to keep your body healthy so you can live a long time in optimal health to navigate this world. We'll show you how to maintain and create optimal health with the minimum effort using secret techniques most people don't know about.I've done my time in the “real world” making my way through Engineering school and playing the role of corporate employee for large manufacturers like Procter & Gamble and various pharmaceutical companies. After being told how to act and what to think about, I had enough.  I worked for my Master's in Holistic Nutrition and started down the path to opting out of the Matrix in order to achieve true health by supporting my body and mind. I used practices that are not talked about by mainstream media and your family doctor.Studying Qigong, Biohacking, and more conspiracy theories than you've ever heard of brought me to realize that in many cases the media is lying to us.  If you want to be optimally healthy you have to study secrets because the best practices are not generally public. I also found I had to experiment on myself to find out what really worked.My goal is to bring back some of these secrets to share with you. I want you to have optimal health. Most statistics show what it takes to be “average”.  We don't want to be average, we want to be as healthy as humanly possible while we're on this plane of reality. This is what we're here to teach you. Information from ancient sages, spiritual masters, health experts, and the latest science thrown in with a bit of the occult (meaning hidden).Topics Discussed in this episode:Thaddeus's journeyHow Thaddeus reversed his insomnia - 5HTP + collagen drink, blocking blue light and doing inner emotional workInsightful Studies on Artificial Late At Night Quantum effects Watching sunrises and sunsetsWhat is the circadian rhythmBlue Burn and skin cancer from Artificial light, Not the Sun !When to expose your naked body to the sunBenefits of grounding barefootEMR dangersSolutions and protection from EMRImportance of communityWE LOVE YA IMMENSELYConnect with thaddeus:https://linktr.ee/PrimalhackerThank you to all the co-producers investing and supporting the show.EVERY little bit counts and helps us make this happenValue For Value Funding Model:https://pod.fan/health-and-wellness-and-shitHealth and Life Coaching/Guidance with Jaelin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saving.ivory/Create Your Unique Podcast With Purpose & Ease With Lachlan:https://calendly.com/lachlandunn23/call10% off grounding and emf protection products :

The final installment with Dr. Mensah, where we continue to take a deep dive into undermethylation. 1:03 - Quantifying the severity of undermethylation using the whole blood histamine marker, and the thresholds that begin to hinder versus enhance performance 8:35 - Calcium supplements for undermethylation, the mechanism and the potential down sides 12:07 - Dr. Mensah's thoughts on the enzyme catecol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and what, if anything, can be extrapolated from knowing your COMT status 14:52 - Dr. Menshah feels undermethylating people are sensitive to folate. Should they then want to induce a mild deficiency? 18:24 - SSRIs for someone with high histamine vs. SSRIs for someone with optimal histamine levels, or…is it copper overload? 23:52 - Dr. Mensah's thoughts on genetic tests for pharmaceutical use http://www.genesight.com (Genesight.com)  25:44 - Dr. Mensah's thoughts on receptor down regulation concerns with SSRI medication 28:00 - Zinc and its role in methylation, serotonin production and mental health 29:13 - Dr. Mensah's thoughts on 5HTP supplementation https://www.gdx.net/core/supplemental-education-materials/Methylation-Pathway-Handout.pdf (Methylation Pathway Visual Aid) https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Schematic-diagram-showing-mechanism-of-action-of-SSRIs-These-agents-block-the-reuptake_fig1_7730046 (SSRI 101 Visual Aid)Mensahmedical.com Listen to the Accompanying Episode Here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4d7f7948-8340-4b0e-b6c6-c7871afcd939 (Methylation: A Primer to My interview with Dr. Albert Mensah) Email ROTC@rootofthecause.net to ask a question or request a future episode.

O 5 Hidroxitriptofano (5-HTP) é um precursor do neurotransmissor serotonina e o que essas palavras difíceis querem dizer? Quais são riscos e benefícios de se utilizar o 5HTP? Ele ajuda a emagrecer de verdade? Você vai encontrar todas essas respostas nesse vídeo.SEGUE LÁ

We live in a go go world that equates resting with laziness and we have glorified being busy. When really we can perform and accomplish more at a much higher level in less time if we approach the day rested. When your schedule gets packed full, let me guess, you tend to cut corners on your sleep? Go to bed later, get up earlier, pull all nighters and rely on caffeine and energy drinks. Today we deep dive into your sleep health; what is causing you to wake up foggy, toss and turn, and reach for the sugary treats late at night? You are NOT alone and I just may have a few answers for you in todays episode.Use the link below to discover more podcast episodes, my blog which includes healthy hormone healing recipes, hormone education, client testimonials and how to connect with me!XX Shaunahttps://sculptedx3.co/Resources:  If you are unsure please consult your physician before introducing anything new into your regimenKettle&Fire Bone Broth 20% Discount:  https://glnk.io/48z9/sonographer-squats 5HTP: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PJ3NYH3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V7D5M3S58NQ3HKZ3TRBCMelatonin: https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/products/herbatonin-3mg?variant=29600690438226¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk4aOBhCTARIsAFWFP9FgMVLcMJOnNZKr98hjU3zKQqbEclc6e84bPPiP5E0krT61fSu2o7AaAuDFEALw_wcBMagnesium: https://shop.wildcraftcharleston.com/roots-and-leaves-magnesium-body-butter-sleep-joint-pain-headaches/https://www.maryruthorganics.com/products/organic-liquid-nighttime-multimineral?variant=12163488153669&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzfuNBhCGARIsAD1nu-9JK-tj3N4X0wk3nuBNpQ_YP3CkQSaKxcRRDmvV5tOBmR-Rp7PdI3EaAjQMEALw_wcB

Today we're joined by Shelly Jo Wahlstrom! She became a Hypnotherapist & Coach after years of struggling with sugar addiction, hoarding, and yo-yo dieting she found relief through these tools. As a mother, she went to the depths of Hell and back fighting for her daughter's life against addiction. She discovered how to help her daughter survive and thrive in a sober life. Now, she is passionate about helping others find the joy she and her family experience. Contact Shelly!www.hypnoaminos.comFeed Your Brain, Change Your Life Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1736217607/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=bellavita12-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=d37dea3df0e2e86c71d1a522d9ede2e0&creativeASIN=1736217607Step Into Your Big Life Freebie: https://www.coachcarriev.com/stepintoyourbiglifefreebieRadical Empowerment Method Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Bdp2BCContact CarrieVee!IG: @iamcarrieveeLI and FB: Carrie Verrocchioemail: carriev@coachcarriev.com

Today we're joined by Shelly Jo Whalstrom! She became a Hypnotherapist & Coach after years of struggling with sugar addiction, hoarding, and yo-yo dieting she found relief through these tools. As a mother, she went to the depths of Hell and back fighting for her daughter's life against addiction. She discovered how to help her daughter survive and thrive in a sober life. Now, she is passionate about helping others find the joy she and her family experience. Contact Shelly!www.hypnoaminos.comFeed Your Brain, Change Your Life Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1736217607/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=bellavita12-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=d37dea3df0e2e86c71d1a522d9ede2e0&creativeASIN=1736217607Step Into Your Big Life Freebie: https://www.coachcarriev.com/stepintoyourbiglifefreebieRadical Empowerment Method Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Bdp2BCContact CarrieVee!IG: @iamcarrieveeLI and FB: Carrie Verrocchioemail: carriev@coachcarriev.com

Huberman Lab Podcast Notes Key Takeaways The immune system has three main systems of protection: physical barriers (e.g., skin, eyes), innate immune system (e.g., white blood cells, killer cells), adaptive immune system (e.g., creation of antibodies)Sickness-related behaviors look a lot like depressive symptoms leading to a theory that depression involves activation of inflammatory cytokinesStimulation of the dopamine pathway can accelerate healing and liberate systems in the body which allow inflammatory pathways to go down and anti-inflammatory pathways to go upWim Hof breathing is a zero-cost tool shown to enhance the immune system by releasing adrenaline and reducing the effects of illness symptomsWim Hof breathing steps:(1) 20-30 deep inhales and exhales through nose; (2) exhale of all air to empty lungs; (3) hold breath for up to 60 seconds; (4) repeat 2-4 roundsMaintaining a healthy microbiome (gut, eyes, mucus) supports good health: nasal breathe as often as possible, don't touch eyes after touching other things, ingest fermented foods to enhance gut microbiotaRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThis episode teaches you a lot about the immune system, immune-brain interactions and offers 12 potential tools for enhancing immune system function. I discuss how our immune system works and science-supported tools we can use to enhance our immune system. I discuss the innate and adaptive immune systems and our various microbiomes-- not just in our gut but also in our nose, eyes and mouth and how to keep them healthy. And I review how specific patterns of breathing and foods maintain a healthy mucosal barrier that is crucial for fighting infections. I discuss how certain neurochemicals called catecholamines enhance our immune system function and how to use specific breathing protocols, types and timing of heat and cold exposure, and, if appropriate, supplementation to activate catecholamines. I also discuss the role and use of serotonin for the sake of accessing the specific types of sleep for recovering from illness, and I discuss how to increase glymphatic "washout" of brain debris during sleep. I also review fever, the vagus nerve and the use of atypical yet highly effective compounds for rhinitis (nasal inflammation). Thank you to our sponsors: ROKA - https://www.roka.com -- code: "huberman" Athletic Greens - https://www.athleticgreens.com/huberman InsideTracker - https://www.insidetracker.com/huberman   Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman    Supplements from Thorne: http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman    Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab  Twitter - https://twitter.com/hubermanlab  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab Website - https://hubermanlab.com Newsletter - https://hubermanlab.com/neural-network   Links: How and Why The Immune System Makes Us Sleep - https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn2576    Timestamps: 00:00:00 The Mind & Immune System, New Findings: Acupuncture & Fascia 00:03:00 Sponsors: ROKA, Athletic Greens, InsideTracker 00:07:41 Foundational Tools & Practices for a Healthy Immune System 00:11:20 Immune System Basics: Skin/Mucous, Innate & Adaptive Immune System 00:17:08 Killer Cells, Complement Proteins (“Eat Me!” Signals), Cytokines (“Help Me!” Signals) 00:21:06 The Adaptive Immune System: Antibodies 00:28:00 Tool 1: Nasal Microbiome and “Scrubbing” Bacteria & Viruses; Nasal Breathing 00:30:33 Tools 2 & 3: (Not) Touching Your Eyes; Gut Microbiome & Fermented Foods 00:34:20 Some Interleukins Are Anti-Inflammatory 00:34:56 Sickness Behavior 00:39:08 Some People Seek Care When Sick, Others Want to be Alone 00:42:00 Sickness Behavior & Depression: Cytokines 00:43:40 Reduced Appetites When Sick: Protein, Iron, Libido 00:46:45 Vagus-Nerve Stimulation: Fever, Photophobia, Sleepiness 00:53:03 Humoral (Blood-Borne) Factors, & Choroid Change Your Brain State 00:55:04 Tools 4, 5: Reducing Sickness: Glymphatic Clearance, Pre-Sleep Serotonin, 5HTP 01:07:03 Tool 6: Hot Showers, Saunas, Baths & Cortisol, Heath-Cold Contrast 01:10:53 Feed a Fever & Starve a Cold (?), Adrenaline 01:12:36 Tool 7: Activating Your Immune System w/Cyclic-Hyperventilation, Alkalinity 01:29:10 Brain Chemicals & Cyclic-Hyperventilation; Catecholamines, Dopamine 01:32:10 Mindsets & Immune Function; Yes, You Can Worry Yourself Sick 01:37:00 Tool 8: Healthy Mindsets, Hope, Dopamine; Tool 9: Tyrosine; Tool 10: Cold Exposure 01:42:05 Once You're Already Sick: Accelerating Recovery; Tool 11: Spirulina, Rhinitis 01:46:09 Histamines, Mast Cells 01:49:22 Tool 12: Acupuncture: Mechanism for How It Reduces Inflammation; Fascia, Rolfing  01:53:40 Mechanistic Science & Ancient Practices 01:58:00 Synthesis, Ways to Support Us (Zero-Cost), Sponsors, Supplements, Social Media   Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.   Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - https://www.blabacphoto.com

This episode teaches you a lot about the immune system, immune-brain interactions and offers 12 potential tools for enhancing immune system function. I discuss how our immune system works and science-supported tools we can use to enhance our immune system. I discuss the innate and adaptive immune systems and our various microbiomes-- not just in our gut but also in our nose, eyes and mouth and how to keep them healthy. And I review how specific patterns of breathing and foods maintain a healthy mucosal barrier that is crucial for fighting infections. I discuss how certain neurochemicals called catecholamines enhance our immune system function and how to use specific breathing protocols, types and timing of heat and cold exposure, and, if appropriate, supplementation to activate catecholamines. I also discuss the role and use of serotonin for the sake of accessing the specific types of sleep for recovering from illness, and I discuss how to increase glymphatic "washout" of brain debris during sleep. I also review fever, the vagus nerve and the use of atypical yet highly effective compounds for rhinitis (nasal inflammation). Thank you to our sponsors: ROKA - https://www.roka.com -- code: "huberman" Athletic Greens - https://www.athleticgreens.com/huberman InsideTracker - https://www.insidetracker.com/huberman   Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman    Supplements from Thorne: http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman    Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab  Twitter - https://twitter.com/hubermanlab  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab Website - https://hubermanlab.com Newsletter - https://hubermanlab.com/neural-network   Links: How and Why The Immune System Makes Us Sleep - https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn2576    Timestamps: 00:00:00 The Mind & Immune System, New Findings: Acupuncture & Fascia 00:03:00 Sponsors: ROKA, Athletic Greens, InsideTracker 00:07:41 Foundational Tools & Practices for a Healthy Immune System 00:11:20 Immune System Basics: Skin/Mucous, Innate & Adaptive Immune System 00:17:08 Killer Cells, Complement Proteins (“Eat Me!” Signals), Cytokines (“Help Me!” Signals) 00:21:06 The Adaptive Immune System: Antibodies 00:28:00 Tool 1: Nasal Microbiome and “Scrubbing” Bacteria & Viruses; Nasal Breathing 00:30:33 Tools 2 & 3: (Not) Touching Your Eyes; Gut Microbiome & Fermented Foods 00:34:20 Some Interleukins Are Anti-Inflammatory 00:34:56 Sickness Behavior 00:39:08 Some People Seek Care When Sick, Others Want to be Alone 00:42:00 Sickness Behavior & Depression: Cytokines 00:43:40 Reduced Appetites When Sick: Protein, Iron, Libido 00:46:45 Vagus-Nerve Stimulation: Fever, Photophobia, Sleepiness 00:53:03 Humoral (Blood-Borne) Factors, & Choroid Change Your Brain State 00:55:04 Tools 4, 5: Reducing Sickness: Glymphatic Clearance, Pre-Sleep Serotonin, 5HTP 01:07:03 Tool 6: Hot Showers, Saunas, Baths & Cortisol, Heath-Cold Contrast 01:10:53 Feed a Fever & Starve a Cold (?), Adrenaline 01:12:36 Tool 7: Activating Your Immune System w/Cyclic-Hyperventilation, Alkalinity 01:29:10 Brain Chemicals & Cyclic-Hyperventilation; Catecholamines, Dopamine 01:32:10 Mindsets & Immune Function; Yes, You Can Worry Yourself Sick 01:37:00 Tool 8: Healthy Mindsets, Hope, Dopamine; Tool 9: Tyrosine; Tool 10: Cold Exposure 01:42:05 Once You're Already Sick: Accelerating Recovery; Tool 11: Spirulina, Rhinitis 01:46:09 Histamines, Mast Cells 01:49:22 Tool 12: Acupuncture: Mechanism for How It Reduces Inflammation; Fascia, Rolfing  01:53:40 Mechanistic Science & Ancient Practices 01:58:00 Synthesis, Ways to Support Us (Zero-Cost), Sponsors, Supplements, Social Media   Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.   Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - https://www.blabacphoto.com

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Tips for Balancing brain chemicals with supplements and vitamins- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Do you often feel kind of “off” or struggle with your mood? If you answered “YES,” then your brain chemicals may just be out of balance and need a tune up. Your brain is the powerhouse that runs your life. When the function of your brain is intact, you tend to be energetic, thoughtful, and creative, but when it is out of balance, you may suffer serious problems with your mood, memory, relationship, anger, and work performance.   There are billions of cells in your body connected one to another. These cells communicate through chemical signals or neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, dopamine, and GABA. The balance of these brain chemicals is important for your mental, emotional, and overall wellbeing. Hence, there are some supplements and vitamins that contributes largely to the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Here are some natural supplements and vitamins that increases the brain’s supply of neurotransmitters as well as support brain balance: Vitamin B6 This is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential in the production and function of neurotransmitters. This vitamin is essential for early brain development, and it is needed by over 100 enzymes that are involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acid. It is the co-factor for enzymes responsible for converting L-tyrosine to norepinephrine and tryptophan to serotonin. GABA (Gamma- Aminobutyric Acid) This amino acid is often considered as the brain’s main “calming” chemical that helps to regulate the excitability of nerves in the brain. It has a muscle relaxer-like effect and it is mainly involved in the production of melatonin. L-thyrosine This supplement is essential for the production of the neurotransmitters epinephrine, dopamine, and norepinephrine. It is used up by the cells in the adrenal glands responsible for the production of these brain chemicals. The adrenal gland work hand-in-hand with the brain to manage stress and improve mental and emotional health. Your brain needs a good supply of this amino acid to promote mental clarity, especially in times when you’re highly stressed. Vitamin C This vitamin is a required co-factor for production of the brain chemical serotonin. It supports the conversion of 5—HTP to serotonin and prevent this conversion from happening in the GI tract. L-Taurine This is an important amino acid supplement that serves several regulatory roles in the brain. It stabilizes the electrical activity of nerve cells, and protect again calcium overload that is capable of killing brain cells. Taurine mainly promotes the optimal performance of GABA and the glutamate transmitter systems.  5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) This supplement has been widely shown to studies to increase serotonin production in the brain, thereby reducing the risk of depression and anxiety. More so, it can improve your sleep/wake cycle. You can add this supplement to your diet to maintain mental and emotional wellbeing, support behavioral self-control, and promote calm and relaxation. 5-HTP is also a powerful brain antioxidant. Maintaining a balanced level of brain transmitters helps you feel happier, think clearly, and experience overall wellbeing. You can include these supplements and vitamins highlighted above in your diet to balance your brain chemicals, reduce stress, improve your mood, and better your mental health. You can consult Dr. Jason Jones at our chiropractic office in Elizabeth City, NC to learn more about some natural supplements and vitamins that can help you maintain a balance in the amount of neurotransmitters in your brain.

Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol-free life! My guest this week is US integrative doctor - Dr Grace A self confessed "science geek" Dr Grace has a deep knowledge of how the body can function at its very best She's the perfect person to help us understand how we can repair our bodies and minds after years of alcohol abuse. In this Episode Dr Grace believes in optimal gut function and repair as the foundation of good health She explains how alcohol damages the gut and produces acidity - making us more prone to diseases like cancer Alcohol harms our brains as well as our bodies - and actually decreases our brain plasticity It causes our estrogen levels to increase and that's why it's linked to breast cancer The best thing we can do for our health is to stop drinking - that should be the foundation of our good health We discussed how we can rebuild our health in early recovery - one of the most important things is an alkalising diet We need supergreen smoothies and fermented foods like kaffir, yoghourt, kimchi and sauerkraut Fermented foods will help our bodies to absorb vitamins and will also help with sugar cravings we get when we quit drinking Stevia is a very sweet plant - a few drops of Stevia in our tea will satisfy cravings Alcoholics are always dehydrated - every glass of wine robs your body of 4 glasses of water - so drink lots of water If you are feeling low in early sobriety due to loss of dopamine then take a 5HTP supplement which should lift your mood. More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober is just R75 (£4/$5) a month - you can join up HERE To access our website click HERE If you would like a free copy of our e-book "66 days to sobriety" please email janet@tribesober.com If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community just email janet@tribesober.com Episode Sponsor           This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then            sign up today.            Read more about our 7-step program and subscribe HERE           Book a Discovery Call with me to find out if our membership would help you - calendar on homepage of tribesober.com              Help us to spread the word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and join our Tribe Sober Club on Clubhouse - are on Clubhouse every Sunday afternoon at 5pm SA time so come join the conversation. You can catch our FB live on Saturday mornings (11am SAST) and you can join our private Facebook group HERE Thank you for listening!  Till Next Week Janet x

Stress, the body's response and the adrenal glands- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Stress is one of the big problems facing our society today.  Oftentimes, most of us feel a level of stress or try to relieve it, or both. What is Stress? In simple words, stress is a physical and mental reaction to a potential threat. When you are faced with a potential danger, your body triggers the fight-or-flight response, and this helps to prepare you to deal with the danger. For example, when attacked by a ferocious animal that’s trying to devour you, your body produces stress hormones that helps you deal with the danger. This stress hormone is what triggers the fight or flight response. You breath faster, your heart races and your muscles are ready to take action. This stress response is designed to prepare your body to react quickly to an emergency. It is often beneficial for immediate, short-term situations. But note that when your stress response keeps firing every day, it can take a toll on your health. Some symptoms of chronic stress include: anxiety depression headaches irritability insomnia The adrenal glands and stress You can’t talk about stress without mentioning the adrenal glands. Some people refer to these glands as “the party hats of the kidneys,” and that’s because these pointy shape glands sit atop each kidney. Each adrenal gland has two parts: the internal medulla and the outer cortex. The medulla is made up of nervous tissues, while the cortex is composed of glandular epithelial tissue. Different parts of the cortex produce different hormones, including cortisol, which is released during the late phase of stress response. The medulla also produce hormones, including the epinephrine/adrenaline, which interacts with the nervous system in the initial phase of the fight-or-flight response. So how does the adrenal gland support acute stress response? When you perceive a threat or danger, a part of the limbic system called amygdala sounds the first alarm which is perceived by the hypothalamus. Then the sympathetic nervous system becomes activated, which signals the adrenal gland to secrete epinephrine into the bloodstream. This helps the body to respond to danger in different ways. At this point, your lungs expand and the rate of respiration increases, allowing for more oxygen intake. Your heart beats faster, and this often leads to increase in blood pressure. All of these reactions is so your brain and muscles get all the needed blood to function optimally. Some other physiological changes that takes place during the fight-or-flight response are increased tension in the muscles and dilation of the pupils. Your reproductive and digestive functions are suppressed at this stage. If the threat or stressful situation persist after the first rush of epinephrine, a system known as the HPA Axis (hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands) kicks in to help prepare the body for action. The hypothalamus acts by releasing a hormone called CHR (corticotropin-releasing hormone), which signals the pituitary gland to release another hormone called ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone). This ACTH travels through the blood stream and signal the adrenal glands to release cortisol, known as the “stress hormone.” When cortisol is released, it helps to give the body the needed energy to stay at alert and it signals several organs in the body to make changes. So how do you recover after the flight-or-flight response? Usually after the threat has passed, your body starts to calm down. Recovery from an acute stress response usually takes about 20 – 30 minutes. At this point, the cortisol level drops and the nervous system dials down its activity. But if the body is not able to recover, it will eventually lead to depression, fatigue, and anxiety, which are chronic forms of stress. You can consult Dr. Jason Jones at our chiropractic office in Elizabeth City, NC to learn more about stressful conditions and the role of the adrenal glands.

4 Things You Need to know about Brain chemistry as it relates to mental & emotional stress- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Mental and emotional stress are often expressed in form of depression, anxiety, worries, guilt, frustration, and moodiness, and these conditions are linked to an abnormal brain chemistry. It is normal for you to feel stressed or depressed when you encounter a traumatic event in your life, such as loss of a loved one. But sometimes, you may not even know why you’re having mental or emotional stress, and it can be a function of the brain chemistry. The amount of certain substances in the brain called “neurotransmitters” have a large influence on your mental and emotional stress levels. What are neurotransmitters? Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that carries messages in the brain. The nerve cells of the brain communicate with each other using neurotransmitters. The messages these chemicals carry play a role in mental and emotional stress regulation. The key brain chemicals or neurotransmitters include: Dopamine Serotonin Epinephrine Nor-epinephrine Restoring the balance of these neurotransmitters have been widely shown to help alleviate symptoms of mental and emotional stress. Other neurotransmitters that can send messages in the brain include GABA, glutamate, and acetylcholine. Dopamine Dopamine is commonly known as the “feel good” neurotransmitter.” It helps create a positive feeling that motivates us to continue with an activity or task. The level of dopamine in your brain can affect your mental and emotional state. Little wonder medications that affect dopamine system are often administered to people suffering from depression after other treatment options have failed. Serotonin Serotonin is another neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood. It is also a “feel good” chemical that is responsible for your feeling of happiness. So when you are suffering from mental and emotional stress, serotonin is one chemical that is released to help you feel calm and emotionally stable. It also influences your sleep cycle and regulate your appetite. However, low levels of this brain chemical can cause you to experience the following symptoms: Feeling bad about yourself Problems sleeping Feeling low Craving for sweet foods Memory problems Decrease in sexual desire You may also suffer depression when you have low levels of serotonin. Hence, to improve your mental and emotional health, it is important to boost your serotonin levels. You can achieve this through natural methods like: Engaging in plenty of exercise Getting more exposure to sunlight Meditation and counselling Epinephrine Epinephrine or adrenaline is released by the medulla of the adrenal glands when you’re faced with a threat. It provokes stress response and triggers emotions like anger, fear, or amusement. Too little amount of epinephrine has been associated with symptoms of mental and emotional stress, including depression, anxiety, and worries. Excessive amount can also lead to mood disorders like schizophrenia. So it is important to have a regulated amount of this hormone. Nor-epinephrine Nor-epinephrine acts as both a brain chemical and a hormone. It is mainly involved in the arousal system of the brain, and controls the respiratory rate, breathing and increase in blood pressure. However, this brain chemical is mainly targeted at your body’s stress response. It helps to create the “fight-or-flight” feeling by working with the hormone adrenaline. The imbalance in these four basic neurotransmitters or brain chemicals contributes to mental and emotional stress and it can lead to many conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, and autism. Hence, if you want to enjoy improvement in your mental and emotional state, it is important to maintain a balance in these brain chemicals. You can achieve this through some methods, including exercise, diet, good relationship, etc. You can consult Dr. Jason Jones at our Chiropractic office in Elizabeth City, NC to learn more about the brain chemistry and how to boost your level of neurotransmitters naturally to improve your mental and emotional health, as well as your overall wellbeing

Mental & emotional stress + 5 Things You Can Do About It – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City, NC, Chiropractor In today’s fast paced world, we are often overwhelmed with mental & emotional stress. You often get to think of how to manage your finances, watch over your kids, get busy at work, and cope with challenging relationships. Stress is everywhere, and you’re not alone. It is actually okay if it is not too much, but when stress becomes chronic, it can wear you down and affect you both mentally and emotionally. You tend to experience the following symptoms: Agitation, frustration, and moodiness Difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind Feeling bad about yourself, worthless, lonely, and depressed Feeling like you’re losing control or need to take control Avoiding others Forgetfulness and disorganization Poor judgment Inability to focus Constant worrying Being pessimistic When you get stressed always like many of us in today’s busy world, your body tend to get into a heightened state of stress all the time, and that can trigger serious health problems. Apart from the mental and emotional consequence, stress can disrupt nearly every system in your body. It can upset your digestive and reproductive system, suppress your immune system, and increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Besides, it speeds up your aging process. Stress and Depression When too much stress hormones are released in your body system, the byproducts can act as a sedative and contribute to a sustained feeling of low energy and depression. Nurturing negative thoughts like you’re incapable of managing stress can increase your chance of becoming stressed. While it is normal to face a range of moods in everyday life, it becomes a problem when depressing feelings linger for too long. It begins to interfere with your daily activities and ability to enjoy successful interpersonal relationships. When depression persist for too long, it become major and you can begin to notice symptoms like self-hate, inability to concentrate, guilt, restlessness, and hopelessness. You can also face depression as a result of suicidal thinking and actions, and this can make you vulnerable to developing mental disorders. Stress and Anxiety Being stressed may also lead to some outward signs of anxiety, such as tapping your feet, fidgeting, biting your finger nails, etc. When the stress hormones are activated for too long, it can contribute to severe feelings such as nausea, racing heartbeat, sweaty palms, etc. Anxiety that persists for too long can also cause you to worry too much about upcoming events or situations, and that can lead to avoidance. Stress and worry When your mind is constantly dwelling on negative thoughts and uncertain issues, you tend to become stressed out. For example, worries about being unable to pay your rent or performing poorly on an exam tends to stimulate your brain to think of a solution, but when you get stuck thinking about the problem, you become deeply stressed and worry stops being functional. How to handle stressful conditions For you to improve your ability to handle stress to protect your mental and emotional health, you need to: Get moving by improving on your activity level. Connect to others Eat a healthy diet Learn to relax Get your rest Always remember that stress is a part of life and what matters is how you handle it. Know your stress symptoms and talk to your doctor about it. You can consult Dr. Jason Jones at our chiropractic office in Elizabeth City, NC to learn more about mental and emotional stress, how to evaluate your symptoms and the best way to better handle your stress.    

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Today we dive in talking about the most free resource there is to not only improve your chance to conceive, but just improve your health in general...ESPECIALLY if you are having hormone issues. You might’ve guessed it..sleep! Discussing sleep as a health intervention is so under-appreciated because it’s not glamorous and businesses can’t make a profit off of marketing it by itself. BUT- it is so crucial for our body’s everyday demands - digestion, hormone control, stress balance, appetite, and so much more.    Although there is limited research on sleep for fertility specifically, we do discuss one NIH review on sleep hygiene for fertility. Sleep hygiene is directly controlled by the HPA axis, which is comprised of your hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands. These glands basically control your brain/body response to stress and rest. This article discusses primarily that if one area within your HPA axis is out of whack, it can directly influence your sleep quality. The second pathway that this article discusses is how your sleep hygiene can be negatively influence your sleep duration. The third pathway is disruption in your circadian rhythm - or your body’s alarm clock.     The most significant factor that is derived from poor sleep is lack of production of fertility hormones. If you don’t get enough sleep, your body does not produce enough of some hormones and so much of others. The same part of your brain that’s responsible for sleep/appetite hormones is the same place that produces fertility hormones, which is why it’s so important to not neglect sleep habits when considering fertility probability.   But how much sleep is good sleep? One study found that women who were undergoing IVF and had between 7-8 but no more than 9 hours of sleep consistently had the highest chance of having a successful IVF cycle. In this episode, we talk about how you know you actually got a good night’s sleep, and below are some tips that we discuss that will enhance your sleep:   Resetting the circadian rhythm: expose yourself to natural light as soon as you wake up for 10-15 minutes to get your eyes adapted to the full spectrum light. This will help your body to naturally make melatonin easier later in the evening. If you aren’t able to do this (i.e. working long shifts), try buying a full spectrum lamp to shine on your face while you’re getting ready for work. Or, sit by your window and let the sun hit your eyes!  Limit caffeine. While every person has different genetics and processes caffeine differently, a solid recommendation would be one serving (i.e. 8-9 oz medium roast coffee) and stop drinking by 11am or noon. Caffeine can impact the length you’re able to sleep, but every person is different. This might not apply to you, but if you’re experiencing a lot of these symptoms, try limiting caffeine to get more restful sleep at night.  Stabilize Blood Sugar. Be mindful of having a balanced dinner (protein, fiber, complex carbs) to prevent high blood sugar spikes that can disrupt sleep. Also possibly add a bedtime snack that has protein in it.  Adding cherries or tart cherry juice right before bed can improve melatonin production.  Limit alcohol. It is taxing on your body in terms of antioxidant production to process alcohol (which it views as a toxin) and regulating hormone metabolism.  Limiting blue light at night. Wear blue light filtering goggles - not glasses - goggles will cover light coming from any angle. Pick activities like reading or journaling instead of looking at your phone or TV.  Limit sounds/interruptions in the room (i.e. don’t let your animals in your room if they disrupt your sleep, get an eye mask, black light curtains, or ear plugs if your spouse snores).  Move your body! Even an hour outside will improve your sleep quality.  Create a soothing bedtime routine. Our bodies love habits! Maybe you take an epsom salt bath, light a candle, read a book, use essential oils, journal, or pray.  Remove all clocks/alerts/phones away from your bed. This will help reduce anxiety about answering texts or looking at the time and thinking “oh my gosh, it’s already midnight and i'm not asleep?!”  Orgasms! They help produce prolactin and oxytocin which can help you wind down. Supplements like Melatonin, Magnesium, 5HTP, Linden leaves, Holy Basil, Chamomile, or Ashwagandha. Always talk to your naturopath MD, RD, or healthcare professional before starting a supplement.    Start with whatever in this episode sounds do-able for YOU! This should be personalized and what you think is a priority - where you really had your “AHA!” moment... and then if you feel ready, continue to work through the list. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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The Case:  Melissa is 40 and has been dealing with brain fog for over 5 years. Everything seemed fuzzy, she forgot words or where she’d put things. She tried working with her conventional doctor, but got nowhere.    The Investigation When she came to see me, I noted that she was also experiencing periods of stress, trouble sleeping, feeling down, fatigue, and even weight gain. I suspected that her brain fog was related to these other symptoms.    Dr. Rodger Murphree sees many patients dealing with brain fog and knows that there can be many different underlying causes. Often, his patients come in and explain away the brain fog as ‘just getting older’ or joking about having ‘a senior moment’. This is frustrating because often, that is not the case and this loss of mental clarity is treatable, if you can get to the root cause.    6 Common Causes (and Treatments) of Brain Fog   Deficient Neurotransmitters    One of the most common denominators in brain fog cases is low serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical often referred to as the ‘happy hormone’ because of the role it plays in healthy moods, calming hormones, reducing plain, and regulating bowel movements. Norepinephrine is another neurotransmitter that can be out of balance and cause challenges with mental clarity.       Sleep   Issues with serotonin can also cause sleep cycle issues, and this can exacerbate the brain fog problem. Sleep is essential for mental clarity because it impacts those brain chemicals. Deep restorative sleep is required to replenish stress coping chemicals, like serotonin and for the mental clarity to return.    Stress & Adrenal Fatigue   Low cortisol caused by chronic stress can put the body into adrenal fatigue. One of the common symptoms of this depleted adrenal state is brain fog.    Proton Pump Inhibitors and other drugs.   Many people take proton pump inhibitors (like Nexium and Prilosec) or histamine antagonists like Zantac to treat GERD, acid reflux or other gastrointestinal issues. These drugs block stomach acid but that interferes with the body’s ability to absorb and make B12 and B1 (thiamine) both of which are key nutrients needed for thought clarity.    Thyroid   Brain fog is a common symptom of hypothyroidism however, it is often overlooked especially if traditional (surface level) lab tests don’t reveal that the thyroid is not performing optimally.    Food Sensitivities   The gut/brain connection is well documented which is why food is one of the first places to look in solving a brain fog mystery. The issue could be caused by a specific food sensitivity or an issue with the gut microbiome.  Treating Brain Fog The key to treating brain fog is to determine what the cause of it is. If it is a neurotransmitter issue like low serotonin or norepinephrine, then there are supplements that can help to restore levels but getting enough deep, restorative sleep also has to be a part of the strategy. Sufficient sleep is also required to reset the adrenals and reduce stress-induced brain fog. Dr. Murphree also suggests supplementing with DHEA, Gaba(gamma-aminobutyric  acid) L-Theanine, Ashwagandha or valerian root depending on the patient.   If stress or adrenal fatigue is the cause of the brain fog, supporting the adrenal glands so they can improve cortisol production is key (as is reducing stress to avoid it happening again). Dr. Murphree explains in this episode why it’s so important to get the right kind of adrenal support supplement - namely the Adrenal Cortex Only Glandular.  When the brain fog is a result of prescription drug use, the solution is to find a natural treatment (and in many cases to find the root cause instead of masking the symptoms with medication).    If the thyroid is the cause of the brain fog - especially if it is a subclinical case of hypothyroidism, then optimizing the thyroid is the way to regain mental clarity.    Determining food sensitivities requires doing either an elimination diet and/or lab tests. Once a sensitivity is detected, removing that food from the diet should result in improved mental clarity.    Mystery Solved Considering all of the possible causes, I did a food sensitivity (through vibrant america) on Melissa. The results showed that she was sensitive to eggs so we removed those from her diet.  We also did an Adrenal test and discovered her cortisol level was very low. She supplemented with Adrenal Cortex Only Glandular by Klare. Extensive thyroid lab tests revealed that Melissa’s TSH and T4 were both low and a pituitary issue was detected.  Plus, Melissa was struggling with sleep, and was experiencing low moods, so this was also part of the puzzle!  Happy Ending Melissa supported her thyroid with Thyraxis PT.  We got her sleeping better with the help of 100 mg of 5HTP at bedtime.  She started sleeping better within 2 weeks and noticed her energy improved in about 4 weeks. At this point she noticed she was in less of a fog and felt sharper. She said it was about 50 percent better.  We kept going with the protocol while she continued to avoid eggs and balance her meals and after 8 more weeks, her brain fog was pretty much gone. She was so excited to be back to her old self and of course I was thrilled too. Eliminating Health Mysteries For Melissa we were able to find the combination of issues that were causing her health mystery. And, with some minor adjustments, she was able to regain her health. Could one or more of these causes of brain fog be the missing clue for you or someone in your life?    Links:   Resources mentioned Thanks to my guest Dr. Rodger Murphree. You can connect with him through his website, on Facebook or Instagram.   You can access his Brain Function Questionnaire here.    To sign up for the free Fibro-Summit, CLICK HERE.   Suggested Products: Gaba 5HTP Adrenal Complex (Glandular) DHEA l-Theanine Ashwagandha  Valerian Root Thyraxis PT Related Podcast Episodes:   The Case of Incurable Fibromyalgia w/ Dr. Rodger Murphree Navigating the Thyroid Treatment Mystery with Inna Topiler Solving the Thyroid Mystery w/ Inna Topiler   Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information.   Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price of the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses. 

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Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, episode #84. This is PART 3 of our past 2 episodes on “How Looking at Your Brain Can Change Your Life” with a deeper dive into What We Learned from Getting a SPECT Image Brain Scan at Dr. Amen’s Clinic in Costa Mesa, CA. The results are in (or at least mine are). My husband’s results won’t be in until next week. The reason I’m sharing my findings is so that you can see how important it is to look at your brain. It’s not important to know my results specifically, but  how someone can be doing all the right things, and still have the ability to take their results to the next level with what they learn from looking at their brain. I hope that you can take away some new insights that open your eyes to why brain-health is so important, and consider looking at your brain, if you can.Read this episode here for larger images:https://www.achieveit360.com/how-a-spect-scan-can-change-your-life-part-3-with-andrea-samadi/Just a quick update for those who are new here, my name is Andrea Samadi,  I’m a former educator who created this podcast to bring awareness, ideas and strategies to our most pressing issues facing educators in their workplace, or parents working from home or in the corporate space, to keep us all working at our highest levels of productivity. The goal is to bring the most current brain research and practical neuroscience, connected to our social and emotional skills, to take our results to the next level. We can do this when we do everything with our brain in mind, since our brain controls pretty much everything that we do.This episode, we are looking at How a Brain Scan can change your life. I mentioned the results of my brain scan are here, but first, just to review, PART 1 of this Brain Scan Series, we spoke with my friend Doug Sutton[i], who had a SPECT image brain scan a few years ago when he was noticing low energy and brain fog. He went to Dr. Amen’s Clinics, one of the most respected psychiatrists in the country, who began looking at the brain, taking his practice to a whole new level. Dr. Amen believes that “when your brain works right, you work right” and his work is focused on helping people improve their lives by improving their brains. The decision to get a brain scan completely changed Doug’s life and gave him an entirely new perspective of this organ that controls pretty much everything that he does. His scan showed him that he had been exposed to toxic mold that might have been contributing to some of the health issues he was having, and he learned about things that could have harmed his brain (competitive kickboxing that he did in his early 20s) that gave him a new perspective of this organ he had not thought twice about in the past. He kept up with his treatment plan and has never been happier, and sharper, mentioning the experience to be life changing.PART 2, was about my husband and I’s visit to Amen Clinics[ii] in CA. We made the decision to get a brain scan after interviewing Dr. Shane Creado from EPISODE #72[iii] on sleep strategies. It was Dr. Creado who suggested “why don’t you just go and get your brain scanned” when I asked him specific questions to help optimize my brain after our interview. In PART 2, I did review what a SPECT image brain scan is, what it can detect, and the main thing that we are looking for, is to see what type of brain we have based on the amount of blood flow going to the Prefrontal Cortex that controls our Executive Functions, as well as anything that he could see that would be important for us to know now, (Dementia and Alzheimer’s can be seen years before symptoms show up) so we could work on optimizing our brain for improved results.The scan could tell us that we have the perfect amount of blood flow to our brain (which I don’t think is the case or we probably wouldn’t have gone), too little—that Dr. Amen calls hypofrontality) since “hypo” is a prefix that means “less” like hypothermia means being too cold, and frontality meaning the frontal lobes of our brain (the prefrontal cortex where all of our thinking and planning takes place) or too much blood flow, that he would say is hyperfrontality. I made a prediction that I think my husband has a lower blood flow, or a sleepier brain, and that I have more blood flow activity to the PFC, or what he calls a busy brain. I made this guess by following Dr. Amen’s courses, Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast and from reading his most recent books.  I’m curious to see how accurate my prediction is.If you remember from the last episode, I mentioned actress Laura Clery getting a SPECT scan, and she had cameras follow her from start to finish. Her results are also in[iv], and you can watch her meeting with Dr. Amen to see what she learned.  There were some incredible Aha! Moments for me watching Laura’s results prior to hearing mine, starting with the fact that the X test we had to take was designed to identify whether someone has ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or not. If you watched Laura’s test, she swore a lot and found it very difficult. My husband said the exact same thing—that the test drove him crazy.  Another interesting fact—this test that drove my husband and Laura crazy, is sold by Pearson Assessments[v], the sister company where my husband and I both worked, 15 years ago. Back then we didn’t know anything about the importance of looking at our brain, and it never crossed our minds to take an assessment ourselves to test our own cognitive abilities.Dr. Amen also went over with Laura a second test that was designed to measure attention span, and he does think from her results that she has ADD and Laura agrees that it makes sense to her, so they created a treatment plan that can take her results to a whole new level once her brain is working at it’s best.  Here are my results:BRAIN HEALTH SCORES: Thinking (3.3/10), Emotion (7.3/10) Feeling (6.7/10) and Self-Regulation (9.3/10) If I didn’t score so high on the emotional part of my brain, (emotion, feeling and self-regulation) I probably would have cried when I saw the results. I’m fully aware of the fact that a brain with holes shows an increase of at least 45% drop in blood flow and I saw a bunch of holes at first glance.  But my overall score showed I can control my emotions, so I didn’t, especially not in front of Dr. Creado.  He said my resilience levels were higher than many of the elite athletes that he’s tested, explaining to me that backbone of persistence I know I have of never giving up and pushing forward when things are difficult.  I can handle pretty stressful situations and can bounce back. We did cover resilience with brain-science and resiliency expert Horatio Sanchez on episode 74[vi] where he dove really deep into what exactly resilience is, how we can develop it in ourselves and our children and why it’s such an important life skill. This was a powerful episode to revisit because resiliency is one of those life skills we want for ourselves and our children. What Needs Help:The difficult part to see was my thinking brain, where all my executive functions occur. These scores were low, specifically recall memory (we were asked to recall a list of words, and after remembering 5 or 6 words, I just gave up). I think I did this because I know that the brain can only hold a certain amount of information. Dr. Creado reminded me that my belief is important here and I agree. Where does this skill show up in my life? There have been times my husband has asked me to pick him up somewhere, and instead of just telling me the address, he’s given me a list of directions and I know I’ve lost what he’s saying after the 7th turn and stop listening, saying “just send me the address.” So we have all learned life hacks to compensate for areas of cognitive weakness, but now that I am aware of it, I can strengthen this skill. I am reminded again, how would I have known, if I didn’t look.Processing speed (the amount of times I could hit a key on the keyboard) was also low. I’m still learning about where this skill shows up in my life but will take Dr. Creado’s suggestions seriously. Motor Coordination, controlled attention, flexibility, inhibition, and working memory were all at the expected range.He could see a lot about my personality and how I work by looking at these scores. Doug Sutton mentioned in his interview #82 that he thinks getting a SPECT image brain scan should be a mandatory part of the hiring process in the corporate world since it reveals so much about a person. There’s no way you can hide with this snapshot of your brain. Dr. Creado saw that “I like things done my way, and that I don’t like a sudden change of plans” and having a high degree of structure in my life (which is what I need) helps me to achieve what I’m doing and is indicative of the high scores of the emotional brain. I wouldn’t operate at the level I am without these high scores.The X TestFor the X test or the Connor’s Continuous Performance Test scores, a lower score is better and Dr. Creado let me know that my scores showed that when I wanted to perform on this test, I had the ability to focus and do well. After doing many of these brain scans, he has noticed that people who have weaker executive functions in their brain can develop life hacks to help them to focus and concentrate when they need to. But the problem is, that with time, and not working on brain health, it will just be more difficult to keep up with these life hacks. Eventually, the brain will not be able to keep up with the hack which is why it’s so important to look and see what’s happening in your brain. You won’t know any of this, without looking.Surface Area of My BrainNow let’s go to the surface area of the brain. Dr. Creado is looking for smoothness, symmetry and shape.There are a lot of areas that are functioning well, and other areas that are not. The holes show at least 45% drop in blood flow to that area, not meaning there are physical holes, but that neurons are not firing in those areas. The temporal lobes, frontal lobes, top part and bottom part all show a hole, or reduced blood flow to that area. Traumatic Brain Injury, Toxic Chemicals and SleepI do have the pattern of a traumatic brain injury and I described that I hit my head on a pool deck in the late 1990s while competing in a triathlon.  Head injuries typically have this pattern, but other things (my brain looks similar to my friend Doug’s who had toxic mold exposure which got me thinking about the cleaning products I use to clean my house with) can also affect these areas. This area can be affected by lack of regular exercise (not an issue for me), lack of meditation (not an issue for me), or inadequate sleep or sleep apnea (aha—not sure if this is it, but we will do a sleep study and see if I am getting enough oxygen to the brain at night). Dr. Creado thinks I am doing a lot of things right, but he doesn’t like how my brain looks, so we will be doing a bit more investigation around what is happening to this part of the brain. He also suggests sleeping longer than 6.5 hours, that I might need 7.5 hours (to get 5 sleep cycles), so I will take his advice and work on a change in schedule to see if I notice any improvements. With someone doing a lot of things right, he didn’t expect to see this pattern in my PFC.  The good news is that he didn’t see the pattern of Alzheimer’s or dementia that can show up years before symptoms occur.Dr. Creado showed me that this is the typical pattern of a traumatic brain injury. The Emotional BrainMy emotional brain showed to be really underactive. He wonders if it’s from the TBI, or from chronic neck pain I’ve always had, or sleep apnea (that we will check). He wants me to do balance exercises to stimulate activity in the cerebellum. I do hike and jump often from rock to rock without any difficulty, so have not noticed any issue with balance or coordination. He sees a lack of dopamine to the frontal lobes, and would prescribe medicine for this, but I prefer going the natural route, which makes sense why I know I need daily intensive exercise before I can sit at my desk and work.  It’s like I know the neurotransmitter that my body needs (dopamine) and I’ve learned to find ways to create it naturally.The deep limbic system is the brightest part of my emotional brain, which explains why I can easily control my mood. He sees this area overactive in people who hold themselves to high standards and can see the work I am doing that I need this area to work this way, or be a bit of a perfectionist, so this area is working as it should. He just cautions me to watch that if this area is too overactive, that I could go down the path of self-doubt, shame and guilt. There are great supplements that I had started taking about a year ago that can help balance this area of the brain (5HTP that boosts serotonin) can help with this, so I will see if he recommends me taking more than I was taking before.Brain Scan Conclusion:Dr.Creado thought that this evaluation was going to be smooth sailing for him when he saw the work I am doing, and the fact that I am doing a lot of things right, but he thinks that my brain still needs some work. I will get to work now on what he suggests I do to optimize my brain health to improve blood flow to the executive functions of my brain. After thinking about some of Dr. Creado’s questions and comments (that my brain looks similar to someone with a sleep deprived brain) I’ll take his advice seriously and work on an extra hour of sleep. I also thought about how much my brain looks like my friend Doug’s, (with toxic mold/chemical exposure)  and I do spend a lot of time cleaning my house, so I will re-think how I am cleaning and the products I am using.If you want to learn more about your own brain type, or want to optimize your brain like we did, just look up the number and call Amen Clinics. If a SPECT scan is not for you, you can take Dr. Amen’s Thrive by 25 Course[vii] that dives deeper into different parts of the brain where you can see if you recognize yourself and your own behaviors, which is what I did before we actually looked at our brain. I was accurate with the fact that I have a busy brain, and my we will find out my husband’s results next week. You can also read Dr. Amen’s most recent book The End of Mental Illness[viii] where he takes a deeper dive into different brain types, along with their SPECT scans, with strategies he recommends for each type.Why is Optimizing the Prefrontal Cortex So Important?I learned that there are strategies that create more brain reserve, or energy, and the more brain reserve we have, the more resilient we are and the better our brain can handle the aging process to keep “mental health” disorders at bay. There are many different factors for how one person can have more brain reserve than another, but it stems from family history, or what types of injuries or trauma you’ve experienced in your past. After looking at my results, you can see there were many different factors that contributed to what Dr. Creado saw, and we still have some work to do on pinpointing ways to further optimize my prefrontal cortex or thinking brain.The decisions we make and the habits we engage in on a daily basis are either boosting or stealing our brain’s reserve and are either accelerating the aging process or rejuvenating our brain. When we can grasp this concept, we realize that we have a lot of influence on the health and age of our brain, as well as on our own mental and physical health.Especially during this time where we don’t yet know exactly how the coronavirus can impact the brain, and our future, I think it is important to learn more about our brain, protect it better, and take our seriousness towards our health to a new level.Improving the Prefrontal Cortex or Executive Functions of the Brain:Keep in mind that we want to protect the most important part of our brain, the prefrontal cortex, since it is that part of the brain that controls our focus, forethought, judgement, impulse control, organization, planning, and empathy.  It’s this part of our brain that we want to strengthen to improve our future and the part of my brain that I know I need to work on.Dr. Amen was the principal investigator on the first and largest brain imaging study on active and retired NFL players who showed high levels of damage but who also had a high chance of recovery using the strategies he suggests after a brain scan. He did notice that many football players had a similar pattern on their brain after years of damage. Their brains were all flattened on the top, right where their executive functions were housed due to the consistent and repetitive motion of hitting the athletes head in a forward motion. We did cover tips to strengthen your brain and cognition in EPISODE #23 on “Understanding the Difference Between our Mind and Our Brain”[ix] but here’s a review.Let’s say you are ready to make some changes with your brain health. When you are curious and interested, you will be ready to put in the effort needed to work hard and concentrate on new information. You must also be relaxed in order to consolidate this new information that you will be learning. In his book Words Can Change Your Brain[x]  Mark Robert Waldman outlines his brain-scan research suggesting that “the strategies incorporated in mindfulness could strengthen the neural circuits associated with empathy, compassion and moral decision making.” This demonstrates just how powerful it can be to stop and think and incorporate a daily meditation practice. Exercise and meditation did help my emotional response scores. Take some time to stop and think about these tips of how to improve your brain and life.We all want to have a better brain and life and getting a SPECT scan was a first step towards this. After the results, I was able to look at the what Dr. Amen calls the 4 Circles of Brain Health[xi] where he reminds us that 51% of the population will struggle with a mental health challenge at some point in their life. He suggests you think about these four areas when looking at making changes to improve our life.Biological: How your brain and body works. Are you eating right, exercising and taking the right supplements? What genetic vulnerabilities do you have? Do you know what they are?Spiritual: Why are you here? Do you know your purpose and vision beyond yourself, how can you can contribute to the community or world?Psychological: How Your Mind Works. What makes you who you are (self-talk, body image, sense of self-worth, hope, and power over your own life).Social: Who Else is in Your Life? What is the quality of your life, relationships, and how do you give back to the world with your talents/skills?This experience really did open my eyes to what Dr. Amen says all the time.  “We don’t know know, unless we look” and I’m glad I looked at my brain. I wasn’t expecting to see it looking like it did, but it did answer some questions for me. I know now why meditation and exercise are so important, because my brain works best with this boost in dopamine. I can either create it myself, and also find other natural, healthy ways to keep my dopamine levels higher, including working on sleep, taking the right balance of supplements, and keeping up with the activities that have been working for me in the past. I will keep you posted as how the work begins when I receive some strategies to improve and optimize my brain. I know they will involve some sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, (many of NHL and NFL players have been treated successfully for head injuries at Amen Clinics with this type of therapy), supplements, a sleep study, and interactive metronome activities to increase blood flow to my cerebellum.The older we get, the more serious we need to be about the health of our brain. This experience showed me the reality of looking at this organ that controls everything that I do, and in order to optimize it, I need to know exactly what is happening with it. I hope you found this 3-part brain scan series helpful, and that it has lit a fire for you to take your brain health to the next level. I know it lit a fire under me to make some changes, and scared me enough to be grateful that we did take the time to look at our brains, so that we can focus on brain optimization and health with true understanding of what’s really happening at the brain level. How would you ever know, unless you look.See you next week!REFERENCES:[i] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #82 with Doug Sutton on “How a Brain Scan Changed my Life.” PART 1 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-a-brain-scan-changed-my-brain-and-life-with-doug-sutton/[ii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPSIODE #83 with Andrea Samadi on “What is a SPECT Brain Scan and How Can it Change Your Life?” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-exactly-can-a-spect-imaging-brain-scan-change-your-life-with-andrea-samadi-part-2/[iii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #72 with Dr. Shane Creado on “Sleep Strategies that Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage.” https://www.achieveit360.com/dr-shane-creado-on-sleep-strategies-that-will-guarantee-a-competitive-advantage/[iv] Actress Laura Clery SPECT Scan Results with Dr. Amen https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3472842882747938 (start video at 4 minutes where she arrives at Dr. Amen’s Clinic).[v] Conners Continuous Performance Test https://www.pearsonclinical.co.uk/Psychology/ChildMentalHealth/ChildADDADHDBehaviour/ConnersContinuousPerformanceTestIIVersion5forWindows(CPTIIV5)/ConnersContinuousPerformanceTestIIVersion5forWindows(CPTIIV5).aspx[vi] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #74 with brain-science and resiliency expert Horatio Sanchez https://www.achieveit360.com/leading-brain-science-and-resiliency-expert-horatio-sanchez-on-how-to-apply-brain-science-to-improve-instruction-and-school-climate/[vii] Thrive by 25 Online Course https://brainmd.com/brain-thrive-by-25[viii] Dr. Daniel Amen, The End of Mental Illness (March 2020) https://www.amazon.com/End-Mental-Illness-Neuroscience-Transforming-ebook/dp/B07T6C3CWH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=[ix] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast Episode #23 “Understanding the Difference Between Your Mind and Brain” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/understanding-your-brain-and-mind-for-increased-results/[x] Andrew Newburg M .D and Mark Robert Waldman, “Words Can Change Your Brain,” (The Penguin Group, New York, New York) Page 12https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074VTHMA/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1[xi] Dr. Daniel Amen, The End of Mental Illness (March 2020) https://www.amazon.com/End-Mental-Illness-Neuroscience-Transforming-ebook/dp/B07T6C3CWH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 

One of the most challenging things that people can experience when they are trying to lose weight is maintaining that actual weight loss. The good news is that there are a few different nutrients that can help optimize and support your weight loss goals, including 5-HTP and Grains of Paradise. Take advantage of an exclusive podcast offer today by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast or by clicking here. For more information on the products or studies mentioned in this episode, click here. 

La medicina funcional se encarga de buscar las causas de tus problemas para resolverlas de raíz y no solo aplacar los síntomas. Si atacamos la causa desaparece el síntoma y la enfermedad. ¿Te gustaría esto para ti? ¡Dile adios a tu migraña!

Serotonin is known as the happiness molecule and it also makes you feel full when you are eating. 5-HTP has been shown to raise the level of serotonin in your brain, which makes you feel good and full. If you feel happy and full, it is easier to stick with your weight loss plan, according to Chief Scientific Director and Pharmacist, Jerry Hickey, Ph. Take advantage of an exclusive podcast offer today by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast or by clicking here. For more information on the products or studies mentioned in this episode, click here. 

5-HTP easily enters your brain and is quickly converted into serotonin. Serotonin is known as the 'happiness molecule' and is a very important neurotransmitter. This is why 5-HTP has been studied for its benefit for mood and overall brain health. Take advantage of an exclusive podcast offer today by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast or by clicking here. For more information on the products or studies mentioned in this episode, click here. 

There are MANY lucid dreaming supplements and pills, but 5-HTP seems to be one of the main ones that people use. In this video, I'll share how you can lucid dream with 5HTP, and how this lucid dreaming supplement can BOOST your dreams and make them more vivid. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the lucid dreaming podcast! For exclusive show notes and discounts/deals on lucid dreaming products just for podcast listeners, go to HowToLucid.com/Podcast or if you’re ready to just start lucid dreaming as fast as possible, check out HowToLucid.com/Bootcamp for a step by step guide which guarantees you’ll lucid dream within 20 days. Also, I post daily on ALL social media networks, just search for ‘howtolucid’ and you’ll find me.

Join the conversation as I talk with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, N.D. about regaining your mental health and wellness, from a holistic perspective. Amazing information and a wonderful talk!Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, completed her Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and writer and has shared her personal story and philosophy of wellness with audiences across North America. Dr. Chris has helped many patients achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. She has completed three books on mental health as well as a 10 week course and in-person retreat on mental health:1)Beyond the Label: 10 Steps to Improve your Mental Health with Naturopathic Medicine2)The Essential Diet: Eating for Mental Health3)Moving Beyond: A Journal into Self-Discovery4)Moving Beyond 10 week course5)Mental Health Masterclasswebsite: drchristinabjorndal.comFacebook: Dr. Christina BjorndalTwitter: @drbjorndalYouTube: Christina BjorndalInstagram: drchrisbjorndalwww.dkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Having proper immune support and health is imperative to putting you in a better place to handle stress, sickness, or anything that life throws your way. There is a lot going on in the world right now, and while we certainly don’t have the answers or a cure for Coronavirus, we do have science based studies that show there are ways to help reduce cortisol levels and support your immune system. In this episode we take a deep dive into all things immune-related and share our best research-backed tips to help you stay healthy and feel your best!  In this episode you’ll learn:  Why smoking cigarettes or vaping nicotine can negatively impact your immune system  Why it’s important to support your immune system with a wide variety of healthy foods, especially fruits and vegetables  That acute (moderate to vigorous intensity) exercise is beneficial to the immune system  That obesity and chronic inflammation can have an impact on immune function  Why it’s so important to drink alcohol in moderation, especially when it comes to immune health  How alcohol can negatively affect different aspects of your health  Why it's important for immune function to find healthy ways to minimize chronic stress  A few ways Amanda and Chris deal with stress  About some supplements that have been shown to help promote relaxation and reduce cortisol (Magnesium, Ashwagandha, B Complex, Reishi, Omega 3, GABA, 5HTP, Theanine, Cava, Valerian Root, Lemon Balm) The role caffeine can play in stress and immune health  Why maintaining connection with others is helpful for reducing cortisol levels  How activities like chewing gum and listening to music can help with stress  That quality sleep is crucial to preventing and fighting viruses Why maintaining a healthy gut is imperative to nutrient absorption and immune health That spending time outside can help your body synthesize vitamin D and help reduce the likelihood of you getting sick  About some foods that contain high amounts of vitamin D  How immune strength changes as you get older  About the lack of connection between weather and increased risk of sickness  That certain herbs can have antiviral properties and immunostimulatory effects  References:  Nicotine increases cortisol levels, while reducing B cell antibody formation and T cells' response to antigens: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5352117/  A study in the American Journal of Medicine showed that moderate exercise reduced incidents of the cold: https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(06)00782-0/fulltext Epidemiologic studies consistently show decreased levels of inflammatory biomarkers in adults with higher levels of physical activity and fitness, even after adjustment for potential confounders such as BMI: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254618301005 High exercise training workloads, competition events, and the associated physiological, metabolic, and psychological stress are linked with transient immune perturbations, inflammation, oxidative stress, muscle damage, and increased illness risk: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254618301005 Strong evidence indicating that excess fat stores negatively impact immune function and defense from viruses or parasites in obese individuals: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22414338  This study shows that there’s a positive feedback loop between local inflammation in fat tissue and altered immune response, and both of these contribute to the development of related metabolic complications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22429824 Alcohol consumption does not have to be chronic to have negative health consequences: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4590612/ Sleep strengthens T-cells, which are a type of immune cells that fight against regular pathogens: https://rupress.org/jem/article/216/3/517/120367/G-s-coupled-receptor-signaling-and-sleep-regulate Meditation, breathing into diaphragm, yoga, mindfulness: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S002239561500206X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1555415516001732 Supplements: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19865069  Exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12672148  Chewing gum may help lower cortisol levels: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195666312000943 Spend time with friends and family: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10941275 Physical touch reduces salivary cortisol and increases oxytocin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4323947/  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19027101 Laughing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12652882  A 2010 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that vitamin D helped reduced your likelihood of developing the flu: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20219962 Georgetown University Medical Center researchers found that sunlight, through a mechanism separate than vitamin D production, energizes T cells that play a central role in human immunity: https://gumc.georgetown.edu/news-release/sunlight-offers-surprise-benefit-it-energizes-infection-fighting-t-cells/  Herbs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11399518

#therichsolution #draimeeshunney #insomnia Join me on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 9:00am CST and learn the "5 Natural Knockouts For A Good Night's Sleep". My guest, Dr. Aimee Shunney of Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine reviews five natural herbal remedies that can help you turn out the lights and get the healthful, restful sleep your body needs. Listen on: www.spoony.com Dash Radio App iHeart Radio Live streaming via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Therichsolution/

Track 6: How to switch on: Lower carb-diet increased protein check metabolic typing diet whole foods are important amino acids (supplements) are important to turn NT on Should be medically supervised just using 5-HTP depletes dopamine overtime Just dopamine - depletes serotonin Put on antidepressants ... relation to earlier tracks Only using L-Tyrosine or Dopa, or 5HTP - deplete sulphur containing amino acids in body

Não tome 5HTP sem antes saber se você está inflamado! Ele pode se transformar em ácidos que destroem as células do seu cérebro, os seus neurônios. Apesar de ser um precursor da Serotonina, o Triptofano pode prejudicar a sua saúde. ✅ 1# Baixe meu e-book GRATUITAMENTE E ENTRE NA MINHA LISTA DE EMAIL NO LINK: http://drgabrielazzini.com.br/download

Changing the Way Healthcare is Viewed and Managed   This popular health radio show has invigorated a community and started a natural healthcare revolution. From the latest trends in holistic living and a view based on what you need to do, not want to do, Dr. Jake brings you crucial information that you have to know. Recent topics have been: Fat doesn't make you fat, the advanced nutrition plan and intermittent fasting.   For more information:   https://www.VictoryHealthCenter.com https://www.victoryhealthcenter.com/store/ CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoryhealthcenter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoryknoxville Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drjakeparrish Blog: https://www.day2dayjoys.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpSQes0tv7buQDGCp5wHhg   CONTACT: info@victoryhealthcenter.com   *This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Jake Parrish, and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Parrish nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

The Case:  Lauren is 32 and has been dealing with anxiety most of her life She noticed that her anxiety can be worse during stressful times and during the winter. She was  on anti-anxiety medication but they made her feel flat. She tried meditation for anxiety but this wasn't enough and didn’t completely resolve the panic attacks.  The Investigation Lauren’s situation is pretty common and I knew that we had to get to the root of the problem if we were going to help her deal with her anxiety. I suspected her neurotransmitters were part of the solution so that’s where I started investigating.   Trudy Scott is a certified nutritionist and food-mood expert. She’s the author of The Anti-anxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings and is the host of The Anxiety Summit.  Neurotransmitters Role in Anxiety While anxiety is seldom only caused by neurotransmitters, there are several that can play a role. In this week’s episode, and for Lauren’s case, we look at two neurotransmitters - serotonin and gaba - which are both proven to impact our ability to handle stress and deal with different types of anxiety. Can Low Serotonin Causes Anxiety? Most people understand the relationship between serotonin and depression but they don’t realize that it also impacts anxiety. Low serotonin results in a specific type of anxiety, according to Trudy. She explains that it is linked to anxiety that may present as negative self talk, low mood, lack of confidence and self-esteem. Low serotonin can also result in panic attacks, phobias, ruminating thoughts (where you replay past events or constantly re-processing things) obsessive behaviors or obsessive thinking (often lying awake at night thinking about things). Another tell tale sign of low-serotonin-anxiety is afternoon and evening cravings were the only way to calm the anxiety is with eating (fulfilling the craving). Because serotonin naturally slows down during the darker winter months, anxiety can be seasonal.  Low GABA Triggers Anxiety Anxiety triggered by low GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) presents differently than anxiety caused by low serotonin. Low GABA anxiety is physical. This might present as general stiffness and tension in the body. You may lay awake at night feeling physically tense which stops you from being able to sleep. Often, low GABA suffers will feel tension in the gut, they may even feel sick to their stomach. Unlike those with low-serotonin anxiety who may self-medicate with food, those with low-GABA anxiety are more likely to self-medicate with alcohol.  Diagnosing Neurotransmitter Triggered Anxiety There are a few tests (like urinary neurotransmitter tests and platelet serotonin tests) that can determine serotonin or GABA levels that can help determine if this might be the root cause of the anxiety. However, Trudy prefers to use a questionnaire to pinpoint the symptoms and then do a trial. For this, she has patients rank specific anxieties and then gives them a small dose, sublingually, of either GABA or an amino acid that replicates serotonin. She then re-administers the questionnaire. If there is a significant drop in their anxiety response, then she proceeds with a treatment plan.  Treating Anxiety Caused by Low Serotonin  Instead of just replacing the serotonin with a supplement, Trudy likes to help the body relearn how to make its own. Each treatment is highly individualized but a common plan would include amino acids including 5HTP and Tryptophan. These amino acids are considered substrates or precursors to us for us to make serotonin. There are some other nutrients that are needed like zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, that are all cofactors that, together with tryptophan and 5HTP, help us to make our own serotonin.This supplement protocol, should be done along with dietary and lifestyle changes. Whatever caused the serotonin to slow down in the first place needs to also be addressed. This may be things like a gluten sensitivity, dysbiosis, parasites, autoimmune disease  (like Hashimoto’s), or chronic stress. Treating Anxiety Caused by Low GABA Again, the treatment needs to be individualized and go hand in hand with diet or lifestyle changes that relate back to the root cause of the lower GABA production. Trudy prefers to use sublingual GABA supplements because its faster and it also ensures that there aren’t any issues with digestion. In this episode, she also addresses the controversial theory that GABA can’t cross the blood/brain barrier. There are different GABA receptors in the body (including muscle and gut) which she outlines as part of the reason that she feels GABA can still be effective. GABA has other benefits such as supporting the endocrine system,  pancreas, liver, and fluoride-induced hypothyroidism. There are also benefits for people with diabetes.  The Gut Connection to Anxiety So many things that happen in the gut can cause reduced levels of serotonin and GABA. 95% of our serotonin originates in the gut, so that is the first place to look when trying to determine the root cause of low-serotonin anxiety. Studies have found that 5HTP can improve motility. Poor motility is often linked to gut issues like SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) so an added benefit to treating low-serotonin is that it improves gut health, which we know in turn improves communication through the vagus nerve resulting in decreased depression and anxiety.  Additionally, studies have shown that lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotics not only affect GABA receptors, they also lowers cortisol. High levels of cortisol are often related to depression and anxiety. So, this probiotic is improving gut health and simultaneously altering GABA and cortisol levels.  Deficiencies Related to Anxiety Trudy also tests patient levels of B12, methylmalonic acid, and homocysteine. These can often contribute to anxiety. Constipation may also indicate a B12 deficiency and, as mentioned above, can contribute to anxiety through poor gut health. This may be treated with a B12 supplement. Cautions About Supplements and Anxiety Each protocol is highly individualized because there may be other factors to consider. For example, if someone is on an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication, natural treatments must be monitored carefully. Additionally, if someone has Lyme disease, an auto-immune disease or heavy metal toxicity, the protocol needs to be altered. Some do find that by getting to the root cause, dealing with it, and then retraining the body to produce adequate amounts of serotonin or GABA results in them being able to stop taking medication - but that would need to be determined by the individuals professional health team.  Mystery Solved When we looked at Lauren’s symptoms in light of a potential neurotransmitter issues, they pointed directly to low serotonin. Here’s what she was experiencing:   Anxiety Panic attacks or phobias  Feeling worried or fearful  Obsessive thoughts or behaviors  Perfectionism or being overly controlling  Irritability  Anxiety that’s worse in winter  Winter blues  Excessive self-criticism  Low self-esteem and poor self-confidence  Difficulty getting to sleep  Insomnia or disturbed sleep  We did a trial with tryptophan and after just a few minutes of taking it, she noticed she was feeling calmer and her mind was more quiet. We had our proof.  We started with 500 mg of tryptophan, twice a day. With no issues at this dosage, we increased it to 1000 mg and she felt great within just a few days! Of course every person is different and so if you are going to try this, please be sure to work with a qualified practitioner that can monitor you and help you find the dose that is right for you since this is not a one size fits all approach.  Lauran was still having a little trouble falling asleep at night even with the tryptophan. So after 2 weeks on that support, we added a small amount of GABA. I gave Lauren the Liquid GABA from Quicksilver Scientific and she took 4 pumps of that before going to bed. She was able to cut her falling asleep time from one hour to 10 minutes. Once we had the anxiety symptoms under control, we got to work treating the root cause. We supported her gut and improved her diet (including removing gluten). After 2 months, her symptoms were gone and she didn’t need the tryptophan any longer. Eliminating Health Mysteries For Lauren, we were able to get to the root cause in a way that conventional medicine was unable to do. By getting her serotonin and GABA back up, and by dealing with her gut issues we were able to free her of challenges she’d faced her whole life. Anxiety and the unpredictable panic attacks that sometimes come with it can dramatically impact happiness and lifestyle. Imagine the freedom Lauren now feels.   Could this be the missing clue to anxiety issue for you or someone in your life? Share this episode and take advantage of Trudy’s free virtual summit on anxiety.    Links: Thanks to my guest Trudy Scott. If you deal with anxiety at any level, Trudy’s virtual Anxiety Summit should be on your calendar and the free guide to amino acids is a must have! Download it here, its free!    Suggested Products Quicksilver Scientific GABA (liquid)  5HTP Tryptophan B12 Lactobacillus RhamnosusProbiotics   Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts. Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com   PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses. 

This week we get into why telling people you're going on vacation can ruin your vacation, DJ is high on 5HTP, will Harvey Weinstein be let back into society, what are the rules for transgender athletes, and maybe some other stuff. Who knows! Listen to find out! Also, I(DJ) forgot to mention again, that The Plunge is going to have a live show this week. So buy tickets below if you're local! Our recommendations this week: The Plunge Podcast The Plunge is doing a live show on Oct. 29 at Curlies Comedy Club! If you're anywhere near Rochester, NH, buy tickets here! And don't forget to shop on Amazon using the Civilized Creatures Affiliate Link

I am so freaking DONE with this month. It's the worst. It's not even difficult being sober. It's just boring. Really really boring. In years past I could occupy myself with a contest against my friends but there's not even a contest this year. It's just a play along. God, I hate it. I'm bored as hell and I'm over it. I am over Sober October.

The Case:  Natalie is 40 but feels like she’s 80 most days She was experiencing fatigue, aches and pains, poor sleep, and depression. After several doctor visits she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, given medication and told to expect things to get worse. An estimated 4 million Americans are diagnosed with fibromyalgia. While symptoms can be present much earlier, most diagnoses are between the age of 35 - 45. And, women are much more likely to suffer from this condition.   The Investigation This health mystery is a little different from most of my cases. Natalie already had a diagnosis and was already treating her condition. When she came to me, she hoped there was a better way. She didn’t want to accept that she would have to take medication for the rest of her life or that she should just get used to the idea of getting worse. She wanted to know if there was any hope of her feeling better despite her fibromyalgia diagnosis.  I knew we had to connect all the pieces of the puzzle to find the true underlying cause of her condition. Joining me on the show today to discuss Natalie’s case is fibromyalgia expert, Dr. Rodger Murphree. He is a board certified chiropractic physician, nutritional specialist, and author of 5 books including “Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.”   Conventional Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Unfortunately, a lot of doctors don’t recognize Fibromyalgia. They see this long list of symptoms and they label the patient as a hypochondriac or someone who is lazy, crazy or depressed. Often, patients will have to see many doctors and go through a battery of tests to eliminate all known conditions before they actually get a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. This can take years since so many doctors don’t recognize the syndrome.   Doctors who understand Fibromyalgia (and who are willing to give a diagnosis) often don’t really know how to help the patients because there’s no prescription, no drug-based therapy that will solve all of the issues. As a result, most doctors will tell patients to treat the symptoms and ‘learn to live with it.’   What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a syndrome made up of a group of symptoms. This collection of symptoms often includes achy, sometimes disabling pain, fatigue, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, irritable bowel, low moods and brain fog. When a combination of these symptoms are present and there is no other medical explanation, it’s likely to be Fibromyalgia. There is a sort of Fibromyalgia spectrum so not all Fibromyalgia patients are going to have the same experience or combination of symptoms. Dr. Murphree says that true fibromyalgia involves central sensitivity pain syndrome where the pain threshold becomes very low. Essentially, pain is magnified. Other senses may also be heightened such as sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises. Stress can also become magnified.    Stress and Fibromyalgia Up to 70% of Fibromyalgia patients say that stress was a trigger for their symptoms. It’s no surprise because stress is a trigger for most inflammatory reactions, which is the driver of most illnesses. In Fibromyalgia, we see a loss of plasticity to stress, or an inability to rebound from stress. This places the patient into a chronic state of stress that often shows up as pain and an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. The stress causes more and more symptoms which causes the patient more stress and it becomes a vicious cycle.    Diagnosing Fibromyalgia Dr. Murphree looks at sleep when considering a Fibromyalgia diagnosis. He says that almost all patients who he suspects of having Fibromyalgia have pain and sleep issues. Many of the other symptoms that are commonly associated with Fibromyalgia, like IBS, low mood, and brain fog stem from the lack of quality sleep over time.    Treating Fibromyalgia Naturally Dr. Murphree says that he encourages his patients to shift their mindset away from the idea that drugs are the answer. He’s seen many patients who discover, after years of medicating, that drugs don’t help Fibromyalgia. All they do is poorly mask the symptoms without actually fixing the issue and they leave you vulnerable to side effects. It may seem impossible, but he says the only hope for patients is to get healthy.    Sleep is Critical for Healing Fibromyalgia Getting sufficient restorative sleep is step one in Dr. Murphree’s strategy for treating Fibromyalgia. Regular restorative sleep can decrease the amount of inflammatory chemicals your body release. A lack of deep sleep causes the metabolism to slow down which causes lethargy, weight gain and heightened pain sensitivity. It also causes brain fog and a decreased ability to deal with stress. For patients struggling with sleep, Dr. Murphree suggests temporarily taking melatonin to restore their sleep cycle.    Serotonin for Fibromyalgia Many of us know it as the happy hormone. Having healthy serotonin levels is critical in treating fibromyalgia. Serotonin increases your pain threshold, it improves digestion, and it decreases anxiety. Conventional medicine recognizes the importance of serotonin for Fibromyalgia patients. Unfortunately, the typical conventional solution is to prescribe anti-depressant medication like Celexa, Paxil or Cymbalta. The problem with this approach is that these drugs don’t increase the production of serotonin (which is what is needed) they only serve to maintain serotonin levels, or hang on to the existing serotonin in the brain. It doesn’t help to fix the problem. The natural approach to encouraging serotonin release is with a healthy diet - specifically where you are getting enough of the amino acid, tryptophan. Tryptophan, when combined with certain B vitamins, magnesium and vitamin C turns into serotonin. Additionally, patients may supplement with  5 HydroxyTryptophan (5HTP) to further support serotonin production. However, deep, restorative sleep is still a critical part of this treatment plan. Dr. Murphree outlines his recommended protocol at the 18 minute mark of this podcast.    Does 5HTP Work for Fibromyalgia Dr. Murphree has been working with patients with Fibromyalgia for decades and this is the protocol he’s seen to be most effective. Some patients have concerns because they are on antidepressant medication (which is contraindicated). He’s worked with many of these patients and has seen successes. However a very small percentage do report feeling nauseated or having headaches. It’s important to work with someone experienced with Fibromyalgia (like Dr. Murphree) if this is a concern for you.    Natural Stress Reduction One of the biggest challenges that patients with Fibromyalgia face is reducing stress - often the trigger of the Fibromyalgia in the first place. Dr. Murphree has been working hard to find natural ways to support the adrenal glands (which are responsible for the body’s stress response). He recommends adrenal glandulars. However, he cautions people to make sure that they get the cortex only type because most adrenal glandulars have both cortex and adrenaline. Too much adrenaline can cause adrenal fatigue.    Final Step in Fibromyalgia Recovery In addition to sleep, adrenal and serotonin support, the final step patients need to take is adjusting their lifestyle. A healthy diet is key as is regular exercise. Creating a mindfulness practice (like intentional breath work, meditation or journaling) is also important in resetting and managing the body’s stress response.    Cannabis for Fibromyalgia? The endocannabinoid system in an inborn system that regulates many different bodily systems. It affects body temperature regulation, sleep/wake cycle, digestion, certain hormonal systems, and pain thresholds. Taking CBD alters how the endocannabinoid system functions. Hemp oil, which contains CBD, has less than .03% THC so it provides the benefits of CBD without the ‘high’ that is associated with cannabis. CBD can repair a rundown endocannabinoid system resulting (for some) in an increased pain threshold while also correcting the circadian rhythm so that they can sleep better. However, not all hemp oil or CBD is created equal. Like many other plant crops, there is a vast difference between commercially grown and organically grown varieties.    Mystery Solved For Natalie, solving the mystery of her fibromyalgia started where most start - with her sleep. We supplemented her sleep with 5HTP and L-Theanine. She also adopted new sleep hygiene habits that put the priority on her winding down and relaxing before bed as well as protecting her natural melatonin production.  Once she was getting more restorative sleep each night, we began supporting her adrenals. Tests revealed her cortisol levels were low so she began with a supplement called Adren All from orthomolecular labs. We also introduced some stress reduction techniques to her daily routine.  To help her with her pain, Natalie was taking a CBD oil but it wasn’t as clean or as effective as it could be. She switched to an organic, higher quality CBD oil for her fibromyalgia symptoms.  The final step in helping her live comfortably with Fibromyalgia was to adjust her nutrition. She removed gluten and processed sugar from her diet and started eating clean, whole foods. She also shifted to drinking high quality water.   Happy Ending Just 4 weeks after we started working on this, Natalie was feeling so much better. She was sleeping better, she got her energy back and her pain had gone down by about 50%. The symptoms of Fibromyalgia were no longer something she would have to suffer with forever. Now, it was something she felt she could really live well with.    Eliminating Health Mysteries For Natalie’s case, we couldn’t cure her Fibromyalgia but we were able to find some of the root causes and give her the tools she needs to diminish the symptoms and feel so much better. Could these solutions help you or someone in your life with Fibromyalgia? Please share and let them know there is hope.    Resources Mentioned Thanks to my guest Dr. Rodger Murphree. You can connect with him through his website, on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find his book, Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on Amazon.   Suggested products 5HTP Synergy   L Theanine  Colorado Hemp Oil  Adren All  Livton Complex  Aqua Tru Water Filter Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode - Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts. 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Jolene coaches high achieving professionals who want to eliminate alcohol and sugar cravings as well as reduce anxiety using real food, high-quality nutrients and cutting-edge mind/body techniques. In April of this year I complete Jolene’s Gray Area Drinkers Coach Certification program. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: ▪ Jolene’s Exit Story ▪ What Gray Area Drinking Is ▪ Amino Acids Which Can Reduce Cravings ⁃ Tryptophan or 5HTP if there are afternoon cravings for carbohydrates or gluten containing grains and/or feel depressed. ⁃ D-phenylalanine if comfort foods like cookies, bread, ice cream give an endorphin rush, “reward”. ⁃ GABA if overeating cereal, pasta, dairy in an attempt to calm down from anxiety ⁃ L-Glutamine for low blood sugar or intense sugar/alcohol cravings. ⁃ Tyrosine if eating sweets for a quick energy fix. • Amino Acids That Can Support Quitting Alcohol: ⁃ Tyrosine if energy is low. ⁃ GABA if anxious. ⁃ Taurine can help alcohol withdrawal and depression. ⁃ 5HTP for attention deficient and sleep disorders. ⁃ Fish oil and zinc for low mood and the blues. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: • Jolene’s Site • Click here to be notified when EXIT - Your Flight Plan To Alcohol Freedom opens up for registration. • This will also get you notified when my free August training - How To Exit The Drinking Life For The Last Time goes live. • The Braverman Personality Type Assessment to help you determine your deficient neurotransmitters • The Kit Store - all things I love and use • Interested in working with me? Book a breakthrough call to discover if I'm the person to help you exit the drinking life.

Jolene coaches high achieving professionals who want to eliminate alcohol and sugar cravings as well as reduce anxiety using real food, high-quality nutrients and cutting-edge mind/body techniques. In April of this year I complete Jolene's Gray Area Drinkers Coach Certification program. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: ▪ Jolene's Exit Story ▪ What Gray Area Drinking Is ▪ Amino Acids Which Can Reduce Cravings ⁃ Tryptophan or 5HTP if there are afternoon cravings for carbohydrates or gluten containing grains and/or feel depressed. ⁃ D-phenylalanine if comfort foods like cookies, bread, ice cream give an endorphin rush, “reward”. ⁃ GABA if overeating cereal, pasta, dairy in an attempt to calm down from anxiety ⁃ L-Glutamine for low blood sugar or intense sugar/alcohol cravings. ⁃ Tyrosine if eating sweets for a quick energy fix. • Amino Acids That Can Support Quitting Alcohol: ⁃ Tyrosine if energy is low. ⁃ GABA if anxious. ⁃ Taurine can help alcohol withdrawal and depression. ⁃ 5HTP for attention deficient and sleep disorders. ⁃ Fish oil and zinc for low mood and the blues. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: • Jolene's Site • Click here to be notified when EXIT - Your Flight Plan To Alcohol Freedom opens up for registration. • This will also get you notified when my free August training - How To Exit The Drinking Life For The Last Time goes live. • The Braverman Personality Type Assessment to help you determine your deficient neurotransmitters • The Kit Store - all things I love and use • Interested in working with me? Book a breakthrough call to discover if I'm the person to help you exit the drinking life.

Although CBT for insomnia is the most effective treatment method for sleep-related issues, for some people it may not be enough. Certain supplements and medications can certainly help, but it’s important to be armed with the right information. In the last episode of this series on sleep issues with Dr. Shane Creado, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen fill you in on the proper supplements and meds (and dosages!) you should be using to get those Z’s.

Some of our most popular podcasts have been with Dr. Corey Schuler: he’s down-to-earth, practical in his approach to patient care, and very evidence-informed. And today is no exception! Join me and Corey as he talks through his “4 Pillar” approach to treating anxiety and depression. He discusses the multifactorial biochemical underpinnings of both conditions, his assessment tools (including labs), treatment (for acute presentations, chronic and co-managing those on pharma) and expectations of outcome. You won’t find the usual arsenal of natural therapeutics in Corey’s approach – he rarely uses 5HTP or St. Johns Wort – rather, he starts with full functional medicine and drills down into his 4 Pillars to determine next steps. We chat on new research – I think you’ll be impressed – and citation links are in show notes – including a recent study on Theracumin for memory and mood. Give us a thumbs up, leave a comment, and let us know what you think! ~ DrKF

For today’s podcast, I’ve rounded up several of the NBT coaches to look more deeply at the single factor that is capable of improving athletic performance, mood, testosterone levels, blood glucose, fatigue, productivity, stress tolerance and gut health. We’re talking about sleep - the under-rated and often slighted backbone of a healthy lifestyle. In today’s busy world it’s easy to put sleep last on the list, but there are many reasons not to let that happen. Coaches Megan Roberts, Clay Higgins, and Zach Moore are with me today to discuss the specific benefits of getting good sleep, as well as evidence-based steps you can take if you’re struggling with persistent thoughts at night or waking too early. We share what has worked for our clients (and ourselves!) to create habits and environments conducive to sound sleep. Here’s the outline of this conversation with Megan, Clay, and Zach: [00:01:03] Megan's article: Why Your Ketogenic Diet Isn't Working Part 2: Sleep and Circadian Rhythm. [00:01:45] Podcast: How to Entrain Your Circadian Rhythm for Perfect Sleep and Metabolic Health, with Greg Potter. [00:02:10] Circadian rhythm. [00:04:55] Sleep deprivation increases hunger hormones; Study: Spiegel, Karine, et al. "Brief communication: sleep curtailment in healthy young men is associated with decreased leptin levels, elevated ghrelin levels, and increased hunger and appetite." Annals of internal medicine 141.11 (2004): 846-850. [00:05:03] Glucose tolerance. [00:06:45] Carb Back-Loading by John Kiefer. [00:07:47] Effect of restricted sleep on perception of attractiveness; Study: Sundelin, Tina, et al. "Negative effects of restricted sleep on facial appearance and social appeal." Royal Society open science 4.5 (2017): 160918. [00:08:21] How to know if you're getting enough sleep. [00:10:14] How to quiet the monkey mind. [00:11:02] Box breathing. [00:12:04] Podcast: How to Get Perfect Sleep with Dr. Kirk Parsley, MD. [00:12:57] Getting sleep with a baby in the house. [00:14:29] Podcast: Perfect Health with Paul Jaminet. [00:17:55] Ancestral Health Symposium; Kevin Boyd, DDS. [00:18:21] Things that disrupt circadian rhythm. [00:18:44] Bright light during the day prevents light-induced melatonin suppression at night; Study: Kozaki, Tomoaki, et al. "Effects of day-time exposure to different light intensities on light-induced melatonin suppression at night." Journal of physiological anthropology 34.1 (2015): 27. [00:19:11] f.lux; getting more light during the day; blue blocking glasses; iris. [00:20:35] Ben Greenfield. [00:21:35] Caffeine. [00:24:04] Swiss Water Decaf. [00:25:14] Rooibos tea; Bryan Walsh’s Detox Protocol. [00:25:20] Alcohol inhibits melatonin. [00:27:12] Simon Marshall podcasts: 1, 2, 3. [00:27:36] Book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg. [00:28:26] Podcast: Why Cholesterol Levels Have No Effect on Cardiovascular Disease (And Things to Think about Instead), with Dr. Malcolm Kendrick. [00:28:50] Neurotransmitter imbalance caused by stress; Study: Mora, Francisco, et al. "Stress, neurotransmitters, corticosterone and body–brain integration." Brain research 1476 (2012): 71-85. [00:29:28] Changing the environment. [00:29:45] Low-blue light bulbs, amber bulbs; Chilipad. [00:32:38] Obstructive sleep apnea; elevated hemoglobin. [00:33:31] Pulse oximeter. [00:34:08] Kevin Boyd’s Amazing Shrinking Face presentation. [00:34:25] Breathe Right strips; mouth taping. [00:35:37] Podcast: How to Achieve High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel; High Intensity Health Podcast. [00:36:19] Dripkit coffee. [00:36:58] Nocturia. [00:41:09] Early time restricted eating. [00:43:17] Alarm clocks. [00:44:30] Podcast: The Migraine Miracle, with Josh Turknett, MD. [00:45:08] Chamomile tea; Study: Abdullahzadeh, Mehrdad, Pegah Matourypour, and Sayed Ali Naji. "Investigation effect of oral chamomilla on sleep quality in elderly people in Isfahan: A randomized control trial." Journal of education and health promotion 6 (2017). [00:45:41] Great Lakes Collagen Hydrolysate. [00:46:43] Doc Parsley’s Sleep Remedy. [00:47:15] Paradoxical intentions. [00:47:40] Electromagnetic radiation; Podcast: Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs): The Controversy, the Science, and How to Protect Yourself, with Dr. Joseph Mercola. [00:48:12] Faraday cage. [00:48:36] Tracking sleep; Oura Ring: Study: de Zambotti, Massimiliano, et al. "The sleep of the ring: comparison of the ŌURA sleep tracker against polysomnography." Behavioral sleep medicine (2017): 1-15. [00:49:16] Orthosomnia; Study: Baron, Kelly Glazer, et al. "Orthosomnia: Are Some Patients Taking the Quantified Self Too Far?." Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine 13.02 (2017): 351-354. [00:50:37] Dan Pardi; Podcasts: How to Track Effectively and The Ideal Weight Program. [00:51:18] Bedtime for iPhone. [00:51:42] Better athletic performance in the afternoon, study: Heishman, Aaron D., et al. "Comparing Performance During Morning vs. Afternoon Training Sessions in Intercollegiate Basketball Players." Journal of strength and conditioning research 31.6 (2017): 1557; Adjusting to consistent training times: Chtourou, Hamdi, and Nizar Souissi. "The effect of training at a specific time of day: a review." The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research 26.7 (2012): 1984-2005. [00:52:39] Effect of changing seasons; Study: Wehr, Thomas A. "Melatonin and seasonal rhythms." Journal of biological rhythms 12.6 (1997): 518-527. [00:53:38] Jet lag; melatonin supplementation. [00:54:47] Camping to reset circadian clock; Study: Stothard, Ellen R., et al. "Circadian entrainment to the natural light-dark cycle across seasons and the weekend." Current Biology 27.4 (2017): 508-513. [00:55:55] Sleeping pills. [00:57:01] 5-HTP. [00:58:11] Tommy's alternative sleep remedy (before sleep): 5HTP (2 caps = 200mg) + Magnesium Glycinate (100mg) + Melatonin (0.5mg) + Cougar Tranquilizer Tea (1 cup). [00:59:11] Gratitude; Studies: Wood, Alex M., et al. "Gratitude influences sleep through the mechanism of pre-sleep cognitions." Journal of psychosomatic research 66.1 (2009): 43-48 and Jackowska, Marta, et al. "The impact of a brief gratitude intervention on subjective well-being, biology and sleep." Journal of health psychology 21.10 (2016): 2207-2217. [00:59:58] Chronotype. [01:00:45] Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck. [01:05:50] Elite Performance Program. [01:06:40] nourishbalancethrive.com; book a 15-minute starter session.

Ok, so you’ve decided to try taking supplements to improve your health. In the second part of a series on nutritional supplements with Dr. Paris Kidd, Dr. Daniel Amen, Tana Amen, and Dr. Kidd go over which supplements are best for common conditions such as anxiety, stress, focus, mood, cravings, and memory.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Episodio 121 de la era bilobera. ¡121 ya! Disfrútalo y comparte. Un contenido muy hilado, que ha salido así de bien casi sin querer… espero que os guste. Hoy…. El triptófano, 5HTP, serotonina… en Píldoras Saludables. Leches vegetales en La Despensa que Compensa. Redes sociales: beneficios y perjuicios, ¿cuál es tu experiencia? Cuidado de salud en la mujer con motivo del día internacional… sí sí también hay día internacional de la salud del hombre y me importa mucho. Escucharemos la entrevista realizada por Jesús Fernández, editor de Letra Clara, en El Remitente Intermitente a la autora Marina Selma, que dio lugar a un debate precioso. Vuestras consultas de salud. Gratuitas. Si queréis contactar de modo personal / privado, por favor, escribid. Daniel Blanco (el hombre sin redes) te queremos, nuestro técnico hace que sea posible la magia de la radio y de este podcast, desde los estudios de Libertad FM Radio. Gracias a los patrocinadores y colaboradores www.GlobalMedicalZon.com, www.MasterLife.info, www.Biloba.es y Lamberts Healthcare, www.letraclara.com, www.benignohorna.com, Antonio Zarza, María del Carmen Aranda, Gracias Teresa García por su colaboración. Si quieres ser patrocinador y crecer juntos, contacta con nosotros. También agradecemos tu donación al podcast. Sigue nuestra lista en Spotify: La Música del Programa de La Vida Biloba. Suscríbete para estar al día. Dale al LIKE y COMPARTE, ¡te necesitamos!. Dra. Nuria Lorite Ayán Directora y presentadora www.lavidabiloba.com +34622565607Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de La Vida Biloba de la Dra. Nuria Lorite. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/269616

  As requested from the incredible feedback from Episode 42 ‘How To Get a Betters Nights Sleep’ - this is part 2 on how I have fixed nearly two decades of terrible sleep.   1)    Blue Light Blocking Glasses 2)    White Noise Machine 3)    SAD Alarm Clock 4)    Magnesium and Taurine to relax my Central Nervous System (CNS) 5)    GABA, 5HTP and Melatonin (how to cycle them so you don’t get used to them).     Book Recommendations from this episode: The Story of the Human Body – Daniel Lieberman Social – Matthew Lieberman   Products that I use from this episode (I’ll just put product names so you can Google them) Swanwick Glasses Lectrofan Noise Machine Lume Body Clock (SAD alarm clock)

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter involved in mood and depression. Is it possible to increase levels naturally without drugs? #serotonin #mood #depressin #5HTP

  If you love the first part of this FB Live on Daniel's Plan Q&A session, you'll sure love this part two where we answered some great questions on motication, emotional eating and more.  FULL TRANSCRIPT Daniel Amen: This next question is really good. What do you recommend to help me maintain my motivation? I'm good for a week, and then motivation goes out the window. What do you think? Tana Amen: I would say that this is where knowing your why and having it firmly planted in your head, and not making it about something temporary ... Daniel Amen: Put it up where you can see it every day. Tana Amen: Absolutely. Daniel Amen: The Daniel Plan book actually have an exercise we call the one page miracle. On one piece of paper, write down what you want, and then ask yourself every day, "Does my behavior get me what I want?" Tana Amen: That's what I was going to say, and it's really what you need to do. When I was training for my black belt test ... Daniel Amen: Did you say that I was brilliant? Tana Amen: Brilliant. You're brilliant. I love you. Daniel Amen: Could we say it one more time? Tana Amen: You are brilliant, my love. Daniel Amen: Thank you. Tana Amen: When I was training for my black belt test, you know that was six years of hard work, and there were times where I'm like, "Okay. I'm just done. I'm tired. It's hard. This is hard. I'm tired of getting bruises and whatever," but what I did was keep ... Stop looking at me like that. He thinks I'm crazy. I kept these signs, and motivational quotes, and things like that around the room where I trained, and that really helped me. I kept pictures of amazing people that inspire me, and the end result, and I kept what my goal was at the end firmly planted, so that I didn't lose sight of it just because I was tired. Daniel Amen: Motivation and why go hand in hand. You have to know your why, and it has to be so important you just stick with it. I wanted to go to medical school. It was a big endeavor, but I wanted to do that, so everything else became around that goal. You just want to know why you want to be healthy. I find I'm my own worst enemy. How can I change this about myself? It's true for everybody who is not healthy that you're your own worst enemy, because you're not focused on being well. That's why Tana and I wrote a book called The Brain Warriors Way, because it's a war. If you're not armed, prepared and aware, then our society is not set up for your health. Our society is set up for your illness. Tana Amen: One thing I would probably say about that, because I think we all have, at some time in our lives, done this sabotage thing. Most of us have done a self-sabotage thing at some point in our lives, and if you look at why you do that and you really figure it out ... What I like to do is have people think about the times, because probably most likely, at some point in your lives, you've, also, really succeeded. You've done something really well. Even if it was when you were in seventh grade and you made the cheerleading team, or the basketball team, or whatever it was, think about that time, what you did, what went into that, and really break it down step by step. Did you go to sleep earlier? Did you practice? Were you just really focused on it and really serious about it? Break it down step by step. Chances are, there's a formula there, and if you apply that same formula and you look at what you're doing now that is sabotaging you, I bet you you can see that there's a big gap in what you're doing now and what you did then to be very successful. Daniel Amen: I'm going to bunch these two questions. How do I overcome emotional eating? I find that food is the first place to go when I'm sad, stressed, or bored. I'm going to combine that with what do you recommend to help with cravings and sugar? I want sugar all day long. Ultimately, sugar and foods that quickly turn to sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, sugar, cause an insulin response in your body. What that means, your body sees sugar. Your pancreas produces a lot of insulin in that way to drive the sugar into your cells. One of the other things it, also, does is it works on an amino acid called tryptophan and drives tryptophan into your brain. Why do you care about that? Tryptophan is the amino acid building block for serotonin. It makes you happy, so, yes, brownies, cupcakes, rocky road ice cream, they all make you happy short term. They give you inflammation, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, depression and Alzheimer's Disease long term. You want to go short term benefit, long term problem. There are other ways to increase serotonin. Exercise is one. I think you actually use exercise as an anti-depressant. Tana Amen: Yes. Daniel Amen: When you're having a craving, go for a walk, and then there's supplements like 5HTP and saffron that can help naturally boost serotonin in the brain. Tana Amen: I want to touch on something, too. That's absolutely true, and here's the really, really simple thing you can do, stop eating sugar. When you eat sugar and simple carbs, you crave sugar and simple carbs. When you stop, it's hard for a couple days, and then if you eat some fat and healthy protein, like we talked about in the beginning, those cravings will start to go away within a few days. They'll start to subside. I'm getting dozens of messages now that the holidays are over about people who were warriors, and then got off track because of the holidays, and now they're really struggling to get back on. That's exactly what happens, because as soon as you start eating those foods, they're addictive, and the more you eat sugar and simple carbs, the more you crave them. The only way to get off of them is to get off of them, so use the same solution ... Daniel Amen: And to see them as a weapon of mass destruction. Tana Amen: Go back to step one, the thing you did in the beginning and start over. Daniel Amen: Eating well and buying all these organic foods you recommend is expensive. I go to grocery stores and compare the price of organic fruit and vegetables to the regular ones, and I just can't do it. Is there a way to make eating well more affordable? Again, EnvironmentalWorkingGroup.com, it will tell you which foods ... Tana Amen: Dot org. Daniel Amen: ... that are okay not organic, and which foods you should buy them organic or you just shouldn't eat them. For example, blueberries. I've been talking about blueberries forever. We call them brain berries around here, but they hold more pesticides than almost any other fruit, and you just want to ask yourself when it comes to expense, "Do I want to pay now or do I want to pay later," because all the pesticides in your body promote illness, and, yes, some things are more expensive, but not nearly as expensive as you could attest to as getting cancer. Tana Amen: I want to, also, add to that when the studies were done at the Harvard Public School of Health, they actually found that eating healthy turned out to be $1.50 per day per person. Now, if you have six kids, yes, you have to learn how to budget that and be a little more thoughtful, but one of the things people weren't taking into account is that when you truly are doing it, if you're actually being honest and doing this in a really healthy way, you're cutting out things like expensive coffee drinks, and treats and snacks at the movies, which are just treating you to illness, by the way. You're cutting out a lot of the things that you were doing, so people weren't taking into account the fact that they're saving money on fast food and things like that, because they are now doing things in a more wholesome way. It's about $1.50 per day per person. Daniel Amen: We eat out a lot and go to many social functions. What are some of the things I can do to stay on my healthy eating plan? In your purse, put a little bottle of Sweetly. Tana Amen: I've got Stevia and a bar always with me. Daniel Amen: We carry food with us that's healthy, but, anyway, Sweetly makes ten different flavors. I like chocolate, and you'll always have it in your purse, because you love me. I'll get sparkling water and a lime. Nobody will harass me about that. I'll put a little bit in, because I like something a little bit sweet, and I'm perfectly happy. If it's an event where I will eat ahead of time. Tana Amen: That's what I was going to say. Daniel Amen: That way, I will not be tempted to make a mistake. Tana Amen: What we will often do is eat ahead of time, and then pick at the salad and just eat a little bit of this or that. If they have chicken, order it without the sauce. They're usually willing to accommodate you a little bit. Daniel Amen: I like this one. Which brand of permanent hair color do you recommend? Is the media right to say we should stay away from parabens and PPDs? I'm not ready to go gray yet. Tana Amen: Me either. This is a hard one. Daniel Amen: There is a couple of apps. My favorite one is called Think Dirty. Download it. It's free, or the Environmental Working Group as an app called Healthy Living, another one called Skin Deep, and they actually let you scan the products. When I first did this in my bathroom, I literally threw out 70% of the products in my bathroom. Parabens, phthalates and PEGs are endocrine disrupters. I'm putting all this stuff on my body to be sexy for my beautiful wife, and they're completely dropping my testosterone, so I'm not going to feel like being sexy. You don't want to do that. You don't want to put anything in your body that has pesticides in it, and you don't want to put anything on your body with poison, unless, of course, you don't like yourself. If you don't like yourself, that's a psychiatric issue we should talk about. Tana Amen: As far as the hair color goes, that's a hard one. What I have done ... Yes, I'm not going gray yet. Not going to do it. Daniel Amen: I would love you. Tana Amen: I know. He keeps telling me, "Go gray." It's not going to happen. Daniel Amen: I would love you. Tana Amen: I know you would, and I love you for that, but it's not going to happen. You won't have to worry about it. That is the one thing I'm not ready to do, and I'm hoping that someone comes up with a really healthy hair color. They do make hair color, and I can't remember. I want to say it's Schwarzkopf. I'm not 100% sure. There is a brand that makes it without ammonia and lead, but I do know it just has other chemicals in it. Probably a little better than most, but to make up for that, what I do now is I try to be more careful with all the stuff I use on a day to day basis. Does that make sense? I just try to not daily assault my body with all of the chemicals around the house. Daniel Amen: I think we only have time for one more question. I like this last question. How would you recommend some of the Brain MD health products with the Daniel Plan to help maximize potential? I create supplements and have for a long time. They're under our Brand MD health line, and I think everybody should be taking a great multiple vitamin. We make one called Neurovite Plus, an awesome Omega 3 fatty acid supplement. We make Omega 3 Power, and these are different than what you can buy in the store, because they're concentrated, highly purified. Each batch is filtered for 256 toxins, and then I think you should check your vitamin D level and optimize it. We have products, if you tend to be a worrier and over focused, if your mood is not good, if you feel too anxious, you can't focus, or you have memory issues. I think supplements help you mind the gap between that perfect diet and what most people do. Tana Amen: I would add to that one last thing, and that is that we make an awesome protein powder, because a lot of the recipes you will see, are things like smoothies and stuff like that, so we make a plant based protein powder that includes all the amino acids, branch chain amino acids, if you're a vegan. It's got fiber in it. It's got no sugar, so it's really clean. Tastes really good, chocolate and vanilla. I think that that's another product that goes really nicely with The Daniel Plan. I'm biased, because I helped create it. Daniel Amen: Yes, you did. Tana Amen: I really like it, and because we use it in so many recipes. That's one thing. I just want to touch really quickly before we end on that question, because it's just been stuck in my head, about the person who does the self-sabotage. Chances are you have learned to ... You've learned a series of habits that are sabotaging you, and you can learn tiny habits that will help you get back on track. It's about those daily habits. That's why we call it training, the daily training of a warrior. You just have to start that training and start with small habits, and build on them, but it's about daily training. You can't show up for the fight, you can't show up on fight day and expect to win if you're not training every day, so just every day, start those small things that are going to help build you up and get back on track. Daniel Amen: One habit that I just really love, actually it's on the top of my to do list, it's every morning, I start with today is going to be a great day, because then my brain will find why today is going to be a great day. I, also, start with what I'm going to do today. Is it good for my brain or bad for my brain? In the Daniel Plan, there are literally hundreds of daily habits that you can begin to put in your life. Just do one thing at a time. Tana Amen: One thing at a time. Daniel Amen: When you make a mistake, learn from it. Tana Amen: Just get back. Up fell down. Get back up. You only fail if you stay down. Daniel Amen: We are praying for your success. We are thrilled to be on this journey with you. You can tune in. The Daniel Plan has so many different resources. Tana and I have two new books called The Brain Warrior's Way, The Brain Warrior's Way Cookbook. It's all Daniel Plan friendly. We're just grateful you're part of our communities. Tana Amen: Thank you so much.  

While highly caffeinated & with an angry full moon looming, Actor/Comedian/Writer Steve Agee (The Sarah Silverman Program, @Midnight, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2) and Alexi talk astrology, road rage, holiday depression, Steve’s blossoming new love, OTHER podcasts, DMT, 5HTP, mushrooms, anti depressants, David Lynch, meditation, backpacks and auditioning for a Cohen brothers movie. Post podcast, Alexi follows up with a phone call to ask Steve a pivotal question she forgot to ask regarding his part in the upcoming Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2!!!

There’s one chemical that’s responsible for our mood, anxiety and sleep patterns?The star of today’s show is 5-HTP or 5-hydroxytryptophan (also known as the serotonin precursor), It’s an amino acid which our body makes by breaking down another amino acid called tryptophan. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that we obtain from various foods. Once 5-HTP is made, with the help of Vitamin B6 it’s converted into another chemical called Serotonin. And as we all know, Serotonin is the “happy” neurotransmitter that controls everything from our mood to our... continue reading   JOLSID.com

Serotonin, is another neurotransmitter that is integral for some of the most intense and positive emotions we feel in our daily lives. www.jolsid.com Before we jump into the technical side of Serotonin, I want to share some of the benefits that it has in your life and how it indirectly impacts your success. Also, how Serotonin is Different than Dopamine. Appropriate levels of Serotonin  promotes the feeling of comfort, contentment and well-being. It has also been called a “happy” neurotransmitter.The  deficiencies in serotonin can lead to depression and fear. Feeling contentment and sense of well-being is responsible for continuous progression. If we lack contentment and sense of well-being in our daily lives then we opt to live daily on instant gratification lifestyle or things that provide thrill and excitement in the moment. Even though instant gratification is healthy for us in the moment, it tends to create addictive behaviours which could eventually lead to habits that can be destructive for our long term growth and well-being.   For example If we start eating 2 sweets  per day and each time we eat them we get a combination of thrill, benefit and exhilaration for that specific task at that moment (not in the future but at that very moment). This is also simplified to instant gratification that makes individuals become addicted to substances or certain destructive habits. Because the combination of thrill, benefit and exhilaration in the moment sends a wave of Dopamine in our brain telling us that we are happy and excited in the moment, which is not necessarily bad. But If we repeat this action every single day eventually 2 sweets or the reward will become the new baseline and we will not feel the same feeling of happiness that we used to. Now we will have to  increase the stimulus or in this case those sweets in order for us to achieve the same level of excitement or happiness we felt with the 2 sweets initially. That’s where we lack the feeling of contentment and get busy in the chase of that emotion that we felt the first time.   Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that rewards us when there is slow progression and it keeps us motivated though the journey as opposed to seeking the reward now and abandoning the path of growth and slow progress.   Now let's talk about science and history of Serotonin. Serotonin was first discovered by Vittorio Erspamer in Rome in 1935. But it was not isolated and named until 1948 by Maurice M. Rapport, Arda Green, and Irvine Page of the Cleveland Clinic. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter released by neurons in the brain. It's made from the amino acid tryptophan, which is a component of protein that we consume in our daily routine.  Tryptophan can be found in foods like Brown rice, Turkey and Chicken. The majority of Serotonin in humans is present in the enterochromaffin cells of the digestive tract, where it is involved in regulating movement of the gut.   Effects of Serotonin Relaxation A "feel-good" hormone, serotonin helps people to feel relaxed and content. According to Macalester College. Low serotonin levels are linked to anxiety and depression. Like many hormones and brain chemicals, serotonin functions best when it's at optimal concentrations. Normal levels of the chemical promote relaxation, but be cautious that extra Serotonin won't necessarily increase feelings of well being--it may just make the individual feel sleepy. But one of the 2010 studies on excess serotonin viewed sleepiness as One of the benefits of excess serotonin. As sleepiness, which is not necessarily a benefit at the wrong time of day, is certainly welcome at night.   This study in the scientific journal "Sleep" notes that if the brain's serotonin transporters are misshapen, patients experience insomnia. Further, individuals who have difficulty sleeping have long been advised to try a glass of warm milk before bed. Milk, like many sources of protein, contains the amino acid tryptophan, which signals the brain to make more serotonin and which may produce feelings of sleepiness. There is also some speculation that the familiar "Thanksgiving Day coma," wherein people feel tired after a big meal, may be due at least in part to high levels of tryptophan found in turkey meat.   Serotonin receptors are also being considered as targets for drugs useful to treat psychosis and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia according to the research conducted by  H. Y. Meltzer, B. W. Massey and M. Horiguchi. The conclusion of their research was and  quote “Multiple 5-HT receptors contribute to effective treatments to reverse adverse effects of NMDA-RA which model psychosis and cognitive impairment.”   How do you know if you have low levels of Serotonin? Some of the symptoms of low Serotonin are: anger carbohydrate cravings and binge eating constipation digestive disorders feeling overwhelmed insomnia joylessness low self-esteem migraines poor cognitive function There are also Serotonin blood test that you can request from your Licensed Physician or family doctor. And they can discuss potential treatments if needed.   Why should Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Athletes care about Serotonin. Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Athletes ideally deal with high amounts of stress. Which can eventually result to low levels of Serotonin, which can adversely impact your performance and can even eventually make you give up on your goal, aspirations and dreams. Especially if you experienced combination of stress and loss or poor performance at the same time. Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Athletes success is not in the moment but is a slow process or journey. Sometimes they are even called futuristic when it come to planning their lifestyles and their goals. Steve Jobs, Elon Musk & Richard Branson are all Creatives and Entrepreneurs who are considered futurists.   How to: The chemical 5-hydroxytryptophan, commonly called 5-HTP, is made from the essential amino acid tryptophan. 5HTP converts in the body to a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which passes signals between brain cells. According to the University of Maryland, 5HTP’s ability to raise serotonin levels means it may be helpful for certain health conditions. 5HTP supplements are available over the counter but should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare provider. www.jolsid.com

[Originally posted on June 24, 2013] Dan is the CEO and co-founder of Dan's Plan, an online wellness and technology company promoting optimal health in our modern world. Prior to founding this company, Dan established a track record of excellence in various health-related occupations, including innovative work in bioinformatics and Scientific and Medical Affairs in the biopharmaceutical industries. Dan has also performed scientific research on diet, exercise, and cancer, and continues to conduct research today in both sleep neurobiology and cognitive neuroscience at Stanford University and the University of Leiden. Sleep How our sleep has changed over the last 50 years (hint: we are sleeping less) The effects of loss of sleep and sleep deprivation The importance of intention formation for sleep How we discover our optimal number of hours to sleep Sleep Issues How artificial light in the evenings is the greatest negative factor for sleep How sleep problems influence weight gain What are the health risks associated with night shift work and some health suggestions What is iPad insomnia? Getting Better Sleep How to improve circadian rhythms How to use amber lights, blackout curtains, and computer software to help get better sleep Do natural sleep aids work? (5HTP, Melatonin, Magnesium) How what you do during the day, affects your sleep at night 5 tips to better sleep Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

Diagnosed in September, 2009 at age 80, John Schappi blogs about Parkinson's Disease and aging at:  http://parkinsonsand5htp.blogspot.com. A Washington, DC resident, he pursues many interests, including gardening, bridge, travel, biking, and internet research. His blog “Aging and Parkinson’s and Me” is designed to be a place for seniors dealing with Parkinson’s and other afflictions to share their experience, strength and hope.