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Did you know that an amino acid called GABA can significantly reduce anxiety and even support bone health? In this episode, I sit down with Trudy Scott, a certified nutritionist and the Food Mood Expert, to uncover how GABA can be a game-changer for mental well-being and osteoporosis prevention. Trudy, author of The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution and host of The Anxiety Summit explains how GABA is a calming neurotransmitter that helps reduce stress, balance cortisol, and even promote bone formation. She shares practical tips on how to use GABA effectively to relieve tension, improve sleep, and feel empowered. Tune in and discover how to support your mind and your bones naturally!   “Do what feels good for you, and just remember, you deserve to feel your absolute best every single minute." ~ Trudy Scott   In this episode: - [02:41] - GABA: an overview - [04:49] - Trudy's osteoporosis journey and GABA's impact - [12:36] - GABA vs. antidepressants  - [17:36] - Symptoms of low GABA: choosing the best GABA forms - [20:04] - New research on GABA and osteoporosis - [22:40] - Additonal health benefits of using GABA  - [24:55] - Other common signs of low GABA and their effects - [27:27] - How to use GABA safely and effectively - [33:40] - Trudy's programs to help you learn more about GABA   Resources mentioned - Join the complimentary LIVE Webinar with Trudy Scott - https://ez510.isrefer.com/go/calmanxiousmind/MargieB/ - The Happy Bones Roadmap 2025 - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/happy-bones-roadmap-2025-optin-page - Osteoporosis Exercises to Strengthen Your Bones and Prevent Fractures - http://tinyurl.com/osteoporosisexercises    More about Margie Website - https://margiebissinger.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en    DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.  

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we're highlighting how you can naturally address anxiety, mood disorders, and brain health thanks to the expert work of two past guests—nutritionist Trudy Scott and Uma Naidoo, MD. Trudy and Dr. Uma's approaches complement each other to make a robust, actionable episode that I know you'll love.  

Are you dealing with anxiety? Or perhaps you know a family member who is struggling with it? Anxiety is certainly on the rise in our society and today Dr. Jockers has sought the guidance of a firm show favorite, Trudy Scott, to shed some light on the role that amino acids can play in alleviating symptoms of anxiety as well as addiction.    Trudy Scott is author of ‘The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution' and a verified 'food mood' expert. If you have the chance, do yourself a favor and go back and listen to episode #298 where Trudy first introduces the Functional Nutrition community to using amino acids to help with anxiety.     The good news is that there ARE nutritiional solutions to dealing with anxiety and addiction. In today's episode we learn all about tryptophan (an essential amino acid), 5-HTP, as well as GABA to support our brain health, and  the role that leaky gut plays in increasing our anxiety and fueling our addictions. Leaky gut equals leaky brain!    Trudy has been able to eliminate her anxiety and panic attacks using a nutritional-based approach and she's here to show us all how to as well in this informative episode that is one you're definitely going to want to share with your friends and family! Please join us.   In This Episode:   Understanding leaky gut (intestinal impermeability) What are some of the common causes of leaky gut? (the perils of gluten, sugar, and alcohol) The prickly issue of social drinking (how alcohol disrupts the gut barrier)  The power of amino acids to ease anxiety by healing leaky gut Where do you start? Fixing leaky gut first or taking amino acids first? Addressing low serotonin  Using tryptophan to quit your addictions WHich is better: tryptophan or 5-HTP? What does having low GABA look like? (the need to self-medicate) How GABA can help quit medications, alcohol, and even nicotine! How low blood sugar can feel like a 'demonic urge' How to take glutamine Does glutamine trigger our dopamine receptors? What happens when you have low endorphins? Is there a daily pattern with when you are feeling anxious? Check out www.everywomanover29.com/blog/ Kick out toxins and boost your metabolism fast with the master of ALL antioxidants – GLUTATHIONE. When supplementing with high-quality glutathione… You will purge unhealthy toxins. You will lose weight with less effort. You will feel more energetic. You will notice a brighter complexion. 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Today, we have a 30% OFF coupon for you!  Visit puralityhealth.com and use the coupon "DRJ" to access 30% OFF!   Are you struggling with low energy, brain fog, or unexplained belly fat? The problem could be your liver. Your liver is the foundation for good health, performing over 500 functions, from breaking down toxins and nutrients to keeping your cholesterol in check.   Your liver can wear down over time though, but thanks to Liver Health Formula you need never worry about energy crashes, belly fat, and concentration concerns again! Liver Health Formula contains 11 powerful herbs (such as milk thistle) that rejuvenate and recharge your liver.    Liver Health Formula also protects against fatty liver, a silent epidemic affecting 100 million Americans.    When you try Liver Health Formula, you'll also receive a free bottle of Nano Powered Omega 3 to keep your heart and brain healthy today. What a great deal! Go to getliverhelp.com/jockers to receive your Liver Health Formula and get a free bottle of Nano Powered Omega 3 today!  “When we hear 'leaky gut', we also think that there's very likely leaky blood-brain barrier. So that means toxins can enter the brain and cause damage." - Trudy Scott   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources: Check out Glutathione Spray at masterantioxidant.com/drj - Backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee! Getliverhelp.com/jockers - Receive a free bottle of Nano Powered Omega 3 when you buy Liver Health Formula! Connect with Trudy Scott: Website - everywomanover29 blog Book (The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution) -  https://amzn.to/3CKCu2q   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

"..it's so empowering for people to know that they can take control of their own health and their own symptoms.." – Trudy Scott   In this episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian and Trudy Scott delve into the complex relationship between trauma, neurotransmitters, and biochemistry. Trudy Scott, a certified nutritionist and founder of the Anxiety Nutrition Institute, shares her expertise on how low levels of serotonin and GABA can significantly affect those with PTSD symptoms. The episode aims to answer the question: What to do about low serotonin and low GABA in trauma?   Key Takeaways: The importance of understanding serotonin and GABA levels in those with PTSD symptoms [04:05] Challenges of tapering off mood medications and the risk of rebound anxiety [09:10] Symptoms of low serotonin and low GABA and how they manifest [13:30] The role of amino acids in addressing neurotransmitter deficiencies [19:41] The quick-acting nature of amino acids like tryptophan and GABA [23:57] Empowerment through understanding and controlling your own health [27:04]   Other Takeaways: The vicious cycle of cortisol affecting neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA  The dangers of using medications like benzodiazepines and SSRIs without addressing the root cause The impact of trauma on neurotransmitter levels and the body's natural ability to produce them The role of self-medication through substances like alcohol and marijuana in low GABA activity The importance of finding the root cause of trauma and addressing it H-UIDE– “How do you know if you have trauma? And if you do have trauma, what is the next step? The good news is, there is a step-by-step process for identifying and healing trauma. Download my step-by-step guide (with a quiz inside!) to see if you have trauma and to identify how to get started. Download your free roadmap here: https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/steps-to-identify-and-heal-trauma-a-roadmap-for-healing”   –BIO– Find More About Dr.Aimie: https://www.traumahealingaccelerated.com/dr-aimie-apigian-md-ms-mph/   Find More About Trudy Scott: https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog/about/   Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Trauma Healing Accelerated, any guests or contributors to The Biology of Trauma podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Trauma Healing Accelerated be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.   Helpful links: 3 Most Common Biochemical Imbalances guide https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/3-most-common-biochemical-imbalances   We Recommend: Magnesium Calm - If you want your body to be calm then this supplement will help you https://www.traumahealingaccelerated.com/product/magnesium-calm/  

In this episode I speak with Kellie, a social worker with comprehensive working experience with Centrelink and Services Australia who has recently entered private practice to assist clients with their healing and recovery journey from trauma. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: Power in Partnerships Network (PiPN) - https://www.socialworkacademy.com.au/pipn/pipn-promotion/ Trauma Super Conference 2023 - https://spiritualgrowthevents.com/events/trauma-mind-body-superconference-2021/ Gabor Maté - https://drgabormate.com/ Stephen Porges - https://www.stephenporges.com/ Anna Runkle's The Crappy Childhood Fairy - https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/about/ Trudy Scott's presentation at the Trauma Super Conference titled “Neurotransmitter imbalances and high cortisol in PTSD” - https://www.consciouslife.com/conferences/tsc-3/sessions/neurotransmitter-imbalances-and-high-cortisol-in-ptsd-2 The Melbourne Clinic - https://themelbourneclinic.com.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZGNBXeQohWtPnBtvDmWDuUrG1622Qa36M83lhVdQQA/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/message

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/627bO4WMfiY   How does couples therapy work and what techniques are available? How can we interweave Eastern philosophies into psychotherapy and mental health? What strategies can help to calm the nervous system, emotionally self-regulate and optimize brain functioning?   Learn about the fascinating interplay between Eastern philosophies, traditional techniques, Energy Psychology, nutrition and other holistic approaches in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu chats with licensed marriage and family therapist Madhur-Nain Webster. You will hear about how you can do powerful inner work, apply self-calming techniques, and employ many other useful strategies for the betterment of your own well-being and relationships.   In this episode: Madhur-Nain's story Interweaving Eastern philosophies Shakti and bhakti The perspective of the mind RLT Therapy Couples Therapy Communication Wheel Calming strategies and emotional self-regulation Fight, flight, freeze and fix response Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Richard C. Schwartz Somatic work Creating connection and compassion EMDR Sleep Gabor Maté Brainspotting Meditation and the brain Chanting Amino Acid Therapy Sleep aids Molecular psychiatrists Inner parts   Resources mentioned in this episode: Madhur-Nain's website: https://www.madhurnain.com/ Book: https://www.madhurnain.com/books/the-stressless-brain Soul-Self Workshop: https://www.madhurnain.com/soul-self/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madhurnain/ The Mood Cure by Julia Ross: https://www.juliarosscures.com/mood-cure/ The Diet Cure by Julia Ross: https://www.juliarosscures.com/diet-cure/ The Anxiety Food Solution by Trudy Scott: https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog/the-antianxiety-food-solution-by-trudy-scott/   About Madhur-Nain: “Madhur-Nain Webster is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the integration of eastern and western philosophies for mental health. For over 20 years, she has empowered clients to connect with themselves and others through mindfulness and psychotherapy interventions. She applies her profound understanding of the importance of open communication at her successful private practice in Napa, California. Her first book, The Stressless Brain (2018), makes a scientific argument for the positive influence meditation has on the psyche; she is currently working on her second book. In addition to releasing over 60 meditation singles, Madhur-Nain maintains international outreach by appearing on podcasts and holding meditation workshops.”   “We tend to be attracted to and fall in love with our unfinished business.” – Madhur-Nain   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

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Are you worried about oxidative stress from exposure to EMF, 5G, heavy metals, chemicals, and processed foods? Toxic is the new normal in our modern world. Toxins in our body take on the role of free radicals, causing oxidative damage on a cellular level that can lead to premature aging and a lower quality of life. One of the most powerful antioxidants known to man is glutathione. It fights free radicals while repairing DNA. However, not all glutathione supplements are created equal. If you're taking it in capsule or tablet form, you're missing out on key nutrients that will pass through your body without being absorbed.    Purality Health has a patented formula that utilizes Micelle Liposomal technology which delivers the glutathione nutrients into your bloodstream, which has been proven to be 800% more efficient. Backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee, you can find them at puralityhealth.com and use the coupon code ‘DRJ' to get a 30% discount coupon.   Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you find yourself stress eating or drinking at the end of the day to relax? Have you heard about using amino acids and low-dose lithium to alleviate your suffering? Trudy Scott is a ‘mood food' expert and author of ‘The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution'.   She's chatting with Dr. Jockers today, bringing her wealth of knowledge and clinical experience in giving people a place to start with their anxiety. Together they're looking at the two different types of neurotransmitter imbalances that are common in people with anxiety and panic attacks — and how to differentiate between the two. These are GABA types and serotonin.    This episode is a truly fascinating insight into our different biochemical imbalances, how birth control impacts your anxiety, as does gluten intolerance, and high cortisol… then how to address our anxiety through natural solutions. The advice is relatable and Tracy's work is making a huge impact on people's lives. Please join us!   “I'll have clients get on the amino acids, get on the nutrients for Pyroluria, and within two to three cycles we'll see their hormones start to balance." -Trudy Scott      Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode: What was Trudy Scott's inspiration to solve her anxiety issues through nutrition? What are the two main neurotransmitters that are common with anxiety? Where do you start with your anxiety? Physical or mental? What are the symptoms of a GABA deficiency?  Why and when should you start with GABA supplements? Why a symptoms questionnaire can yield better results than a urine test What are the symptoms of low serotonin? How serotonin is linked to menopause How do you know what to use and when? Understanding Serotonin Syndrome What is the recommended starting dosage for tryptophan? Trudy's experience with low-dose lithium What studies show about lithium and alcohol addiction Is lithium safe? Lithium and B12 What is Pyroluria? Why too much fish oil is not a good thing What are psychobiotics?  What is causing zinc deficiency? The value of stomach acid   Resources: Jockers – Pique – Use Code DRJOCKERS and get 5% off paleovalley.com/jockers – get 15% off today using the code "jockers" PUREDOSE® Micelle Liposomal Glutathione – Use Coupon Code DRJ for 30% off   Connect with Trudy Scott: Website - everywomanover29 blog Book (The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution) -  https://amzn.to/3CKCu2q   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ ● If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

My guest this week is Trudy Scott, a certified nutritionist on a mission to educate and empower parents and children who suffer from anxiety. She is known for her expertise in the use of targeted individual amino acids, the social anxiety condition pyroluria and the harmful effects of benzodiazepines. Trudy is the author of The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings.   In this episode, Trudy and I discuss the incredible impact that targeted amino acids can have on both children and adults with anxiety when approached with the right guidance. Trudy shares a few case studies demonstrating the use of amino acids such as Tryptophan, GABA, DPA and more. Connect with Trudy online via her blog, Facebook, and Twitter.   Episode Timeline:   Episode Intro … 00:00:30 Trudy's Anxiety Story … 00:03:06 What Are Amino Acids … 00:10:10 Anxiety Caused By Low Serotonin … 00:12:15 Amino Acid In-Office Trial … 00:20:31 Anxiety Caused By GABA ...  00:23:55 At Home Amino Acid Trial … 00:25:20 Episode Wrap Up … 00:32:55     Need help with improving your child's behavior naturally? My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more. Looking for more? Check out my Blog and Workshops. Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here.

A few weeks ago, I shared an episode on addressing low moods in your luteal phase (that's your premenstrual phase, which occurs after ovulation and lasts around two weeks), and I started with low blood sugar. In this episode, I want to talk about the other common issue which can cause low moods at this time of your cycle, and that's low progesterone. I was originally going to also talk about low neurotransmitters as well, but actually just low progesterone alone has so many parts to it (and I didn't even touch upon them all!) that I think it would be good to separate this theme into three episodes, so one on blood sugar, one on low progesterone and one on low neurotransmitters. That way, you can work on an area and observe the difference, rather than trying to address all the issues at once, when some of them may not even be relevant to you.  If you haven't listened to my previous episode, then I really strongly suggest you start there and begin balancing your blood sugar first, because you may not even need to address these next steps if your symptoms improve with better blood sugar levels!  And the reason why I am covering this, is because 93% of you said that you suffer with low moods in the week or so before your period, and endometriosis is enough to deal with, let alone with feeling extra teary, anxious, or irritable! I want to make your period and the rest of your cycle as manageable, and even as easy as possible for you, so even though this may not seem directly linked to endo, it will improve your overall experience of your cycle. In fact, addressing these problems will likely help your endo too – and I'll explain why as we go through the episode.  So, let's dive into low progesterone. And to understand this, we need to understand how progesterone is produced. The majority of our progesterone comes from a gland called the corpus luteum. This is a temporary gland that is formed once our chosen mature egg is released from its sack-like follicle during ovulation. When this sack no longer holds the egg, it transforms into our corpus luteum, and this gland releases progesterone during the second half of our cycle. Progesterone is responsible for various reproductive roles, such as further preparing the uterine lining and supporting a healthy pregnancy, which is why it's so crucial to have good progesterone levels if you're trying to conceive or struggling with miscarriages. But it is also a mood soother and without enough of it, we can get cranky, irritable, depressed, or anxious… Progesterone produces a metabolite, which is essentially a by-product that is made as a result of progesterone being used. This metabolite is called allopregnanolone and it usually has a positive impact on nerve signalling and brain function. Allopregnanolone binds to GABA receptors, and GABA is a neurotransmitter which tends to soothe and calm the nervous system. And just to be clear, a neurotransmitter is essentially a chemical messenger which transfers information from one brain neuron to another, they include other neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. So, this binding to the GABA receptor enhances the calming effects of GABA, creating a sedative like response which can improve sleep, calm anxiety, and generally soothe both body and mind. However, if we're low in progesterone, we may not have enough allopregnanolone to reap the benefits of GABA, and the reason why we'll notice this so dramatically in the second half of the cycle, is because in the first half, oestrogen is supporting serotonin production, our happy hormone. So, when oestrogen lowers in the second half of our cycle, if we don't have enough progesterone, we may feel a real crash in our mood. On the flip side of this, research is showing that in those with PMDD, regardless of the levels of progesterone, these people have a negative reaction to the binding of allopregnanolone to GABA receptors. They actually have the opposite reaction; they become anxious, the nervous system over responds, etc. So, if you suspect you have PMDD, just have an awareness of this – healthy hormone levels will help, but you may also need some extra support due to this reaction. I've put a link into the show notes where you can read up on this a little more and to two podcast episodes where I cover PMDD and how to manage it.  But for those of us without PMDD, lower levels of progesterone can cause insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability. And also, if you suspect you have oestrogen dominance and you're wondering why we don't just keep reaping the benefits of serotonin if our oestrogen levels are higher than they should be in the luteal phase, well in many cases, it's not that oestrogen is high, but that progesterone is too low, and this creates an imbalance where oestrogen is too high in relation to progesterone. Or you may genuinely have high levels of oestrogen and too low progesterone, or simply just have high levels of oestrogen and normal levels of progesterone, but regardless, that doesn't mean the effects will be positive! If your hormones are not doing what they're supposed to be in the second half of the cycle, you're going to run into problems and oestrogen dominance or excess oestrogen causes PMS, which of course, causes mood swings. So, the best way to have balanced moods in your luteal phase, is to balance our hormones. So how do our levels of progesterone get too low in the first place? So, number one is a lack of ovulation. If we don't ovulate, we don't have healthy progesterone levels, because the majority of progesterone will come from the corpus luteum, which is only made once we've ovulated.   And many people think if they have a period, they've ovulated, but this isn't the case. You can still have a period without ovulation, it's just not a true period, it's sort of like a breakthrough bleed. If you want to know for sure if you're ovulating, then you need to use the Fertility Awareness Method to track your cycle and this will measure your basal body temperature, cervical fluid and cervix position and will give you the exact date you ovulated on. Understanding the Fertility Awareness Method is really another podcast episode, so I've provided a link to where you can learn more about it in the show notes, but I also share how to do it in my course and with my clients, if you want more support on how to do it. So, what stops up from ovulating? Many things, but the key is usually stress, whether that's emotional or physical. And that stress can look like work stress, money stress, general life stress, but it can also be physical stressors like chronic inflammation, gut health conditions like SIBO, blood sugar imbalances, too much caffeine (because caffeine turns on the stress response), etc.  When our body is stressed, it kicks into survival mode and energy is taken away from non-essential functions and directed to essential functions that will help us to survive ovulation is not one of those, so that is put on the backburner. Additionally, having a baby when we're under threat, from a biological standpoint, is not the best time to bring offspring into the world, so there are several ways the body responds to stop us from conceiving, and most of these result in a lack of ovulation.  Additionally, when we're stressed, the body will always prioritise cortisol, our stress hormone. Cortisol and progesterone actually fit into the same cell receptors, so when we have higher levels of cortisol, progesterone is blocked from cells, preventing it from getting to work. So even if we have healthy levels of progesterone, if we're stressed, we may not be reaping the same benefits.  Another possible cause of low progesterone is hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid is producing too little thyroid hormones. Autoimmune hypothyroidism, known as hashimoto's thyroiditis, has actually been linked to endometriosis in several studies, indicating that there could be a greater risk of developing the autoimmune condition in those of us with endo. Some signs of an underactive thyroid are: ·       Chronic fatigue ·       Low libido ·       Painful joints ·       Cognitive impairment such as brain fog and forgetfulness ·       Feeling cold all the time or particularly sensitive to cold ·       Constipation ·       Dry skin and hair ·       Hair loss or thinning (including eyebrows) ·       Weight gain ·       Low moods or depression ·       Period problems such as heavy, long, or painful periods ·       Infertility or miscarriage I've written an article about the subject, though it is fairly old, and I'd love to update it, but it does have some good guidance on how to check for signs of hypothyroidism and how to correctly test your thyroid too! However, the bottom line is, if you're not producing enough thyroid hormones, you won't be making enough progesterone because a lack of thyroid hormones can stop or delay ovulation and additionally directly affect our ability to make enough progesterone. Another cause of low progesterone would be nutrient deficiencies. Nutrient deficiencies are a stressor on the body regardless, and so that could interrupt ovulation, but if we don't have adequate nutrients, we may struggle to develop healthy follicles, meaning that even if an egg does make it to ovulation, the corpus luteum might be too poor quality to produce sufficient levels of progesterone.  So, what can we do about low moods caused by low progesterone? Well, clearly, there could be a number of causes, so I'm not going to give you a huge to-do list because that'll be overwhelming. Instead, I'm going o give you some baby steps to try and if they don't help over the next few cycles, you can turn to the deeper investigations.  My first suggestion is to manage stress and raise GABA levels with one action. Any stress reduction exercises can help to lower stress and raise GABA levels according to Trudy Scott, in her book, The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution, but particularly, yoga has been shown to be a shining star here. Additionally, you could try deep breathing exercises or slow movement like tai chi or forest bathing (a fancy term for walking in nature)! The more you do of these in your luteal cycle, the better you'll likely feel and the more you do of them all month long, the less likely you'll be to feel low in your luteal phase, because hopefully, the stress reduction has supported a healthy ovulation!  My second suggestion is to eat more fat. Yep, I really said that. And when I say fats, I mean healthy fats, like olive oil, avocados, and nut butter. Our hormones are made of fat and protein, specifically cholesterol and a protein called STAR protein. If we're not consuming adequate fat, we won't be developing healthy follicles leading to low levels of progesterone or a lack of ovulation entirely. Additionally, eating enough fat keeps blood sugar levels stable, and we know that imbalanced blood sugar is a major stressor to the body, which of course can lead to delayed or missing ovulation and resulting PMS. When we're thinking about serving sizes of healthy fats, we want to be eating around two golf ball sized servings of fat with every single meal. So that might look like two tablespoons of nut butter, or maybe a third of a large avocado for example.  So that's it. Those are two fairly easy and pleasant actions to get started with – try eating more fat and try out some gentle exercises like yoga, breathing or slow movement, ideally at least one of these once a day if possible. Now of course, if you have hypothyroidism or you suspect you do, then these exercises aren't going to be enough to recover your progesterone levels and you'll need to get that addressed.  And additionally, if you have gut health issues like SIBO, gut dysbiosis, candida, etc. these are going to be a significant source of inflammation in the body and will be a chronic stressor, which could be having a real effect on your hormones. In fact, gut health issues are a leading cause of hormonal imbalances; the healthier your gut, the better your hormones will be – and the better your endo symptoms will be! Gut health problems will also very much be behind nutrient deficiencies as well, if you have them that is, as they'll often affect nutrient absorption. And the toxin known as LPS, which comes from gram-negative bacteria and escape through a leaky gut wall, have also been shown to contribute to the development of autoimmune hypothyroidism. LPS levels are very high in SIBO, so healing that will help to prevent the development of hypothyroidism or will improve your symptoms if you already have it.  Now of course, gut healing is a whole other topic and can often take some time to work on, so I'm not going to dive into that here. What I will say is I have plenty of episodes on leaky gut, SIBO and gut healing in general, and I'm also running a free gut healing challenge at the moment, called the Endo Belly Challenge, so you can sign up to that if you'd like to begin working on this area of healing. And finally, the standard protocols I always go on about such as eating a nutrient dense anti-inflammatory diet and balancing your blood sugar will have a significantly positive impact on ovulation and progesterone production, so generally trying to keep those in mind is going to help here too.  In the future, I'll do another spotlight episode on progesterone and how to boost that but start here and see how you do for a few cycles and then if you're not experiencing much of a response, begin to investigate some of the other issues I raised today like PMDD, hypothyroidism and SIBO. Additionally, listen out for the final episode in this series to see if that could help you too! Listen and subscribe on your favourite player or listen directly/download MP3 here or just listen below! Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter. Sign up to my free Endo Belly Challenge here. Sign up to the wait list for my course, Live and Thrive with Endo here. 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In this episode, I am speaking with Trudy Scott who is a “food and mood” expert, as well as a qualified nutritionist. She educates individuals suffering from anxiety about nutritional solutions for anxiety. She is the author of a range of books on this topic and is also the host of the Anxiety Summit.

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Thank You all for tuning into another amazing episode for your health expansion, Reminder that I encourage questions and suggestions on topics. This episode I elucidate Food, nutrition, and try to get your feet wet for future dives into Nutrition. I graduated for The Institute For Integrative Nutrition In New York in 2002, Through my many yoga schools have learned Yogic nutrition, I studied Holistic Health at Southwest Institute for Healing Arts in Tempe, AZ, as well as multiple Personal Training schools. Couple my education, personal experience, and hands on coaching time with clients, food balance (what I have called these nutrition conversations) has become an integrative personalized approach. I spoke in this video of a pioneer in Nutrition Gabriel Lyons, https://drgabriellelyon.com/. Through my years of nutrition growth I have been a Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw foodist, and currently eat right for my brain and body type. Dr. Gabriel Lyons teaches a Muscle centric approach to diet, which I have found Tremendously useful. Dr. Amen, https://brainmd.com/, is also in my opinion is a valuable resource in understanding nutrition. Others include Julia Ross https://www.juliarosscures.com/, Trudy Scott http://www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com/, and here is a link to a Free quiz to better understand your Dosha (yogic Body constitution) https://chopra.com/dosha-quiz. There will be up and coming episodes to provide everyone with answers to their questions, and explore other nutrition, longevity, related topics such as nootropics, longevity, kombucha, and more! Sponsor is welcomed, Thank you for tuning in once more, sharing is caring pass this episode on. Comrades, until Next Episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brian-harrington/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-harrington/support

Welcome to the 15-Minute Matrix special Nutrition Therapy series. This is the mid-week release where we dive into the approaches, practices, dietary theories and healing foods that have been used in the most successful practices, across the globe, and throughout history. Today I’m diving back into the archives to hopefully bring us a bit of relief in these stressful and unusual times. This is a podcast that I recorded with my friend and fellow nutritionist, Trudy Scott on the the topic of GABA. In a time of great unrest with potential unknowns we and many of our clients and patients may be experiencing some anxiety, so we on the team at the Functional Nutrition Alliance, thought this particular episode could provide some keys to relief. So let’s roll back to this replay of episode #63 and the reminder of how to find our natural calm. Be sure to tune into the 2020 Anxiety Summit here Related Info: Read Trudy’s book ‘The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution’ and gather more of her wisdom! You can learn more about the Anti-Anxiety Summit that Trudy hosts here The 2015 article on action selection processes improved by GABA levels can be found here Further info on the role of GABA in pancreatic function and Diabetes outcomes can be found here You can see a clip of Trudy with psychologist Dr. Josh Friedman right here Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

In this interview, certified nutritionist Trudy Scott, author of “The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings” explains how imbalances in our neurotransmitters can lead to anxiety, and how to treat them with targeted amino acid therapy. She shows us that toxins, infections, medications, hormone imbalances, gut issues, and of course poor nutrition can all contribute to these neurotransmitter imbalances, and what we can do to feel calm, relaxed, grounded and happy.

The Case:  Lindsay is 38 and constantly feels overwhelmed by her job, health, and life. She swings from depression to anxiety and can’t get a handle on things. She tried different diets, supplements and saw several experts including an integrative psychologist.   The Investigation When I met with Lindsay, she had already tried and eliminated several of the root causes I would have investigated including removing gluten from her diet and supplementing with probiotics and specific amino acids (which may remind you of Episode 35, The Case of Unpredictable Anxiety w/ Trudy Scott). But, like I always say, every case is unique.  With the usual suspects out of the way, I had to look deeper. I noticed that Lindsay seemed ‘in her head’ a lot. It reminded me of the old me and I knew this would be where the investigation would begin.  Joining me on the show is Christy Whitman. She’s transformational leader, celebrity coach and the New York Times Bestselling Author of The Art of Having It All. Christy is also the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Learning Academy & Quantum Success Coaching Academy.  The connection between Christy and Lindsay’s case may not be immediately obvious. To see the connection, you have to understand a little bit about quantum physics. Luckily, Christy is happy to explain.    Quantum Physics and Our Health Everything is energy including a chair, a tree, or a human body. Everything in the universe is made up of atoms and molecules which are energy. And all energy carries a vibration. That vibration is communication that goes out into the universe and then attracts other like energies. We are sending out vibrations and we are also receiving them. This happens spontaneously at a cellular level. This could be in a blood cell, a liver cell or a brain cell. Often, the body doesn’t know how to receive energy.    Conditioned Not to Feel Christy explains that part of the problem people have with this flow of energy is when they don’t know how to feel this energy or they reject it - especially when it relates to childhood conditioning. Many kids are told not to cry, to bottle up anger, or not to be sad. Even telling someone not to be afraid is a suppression of emotional energy. Over time, this treatment of energy becomes so habitual that it becomes a state of being. Christy says this can lead to depression, anxiety or a diseased state of the body.    Feel the Feels Instead of suppressing feelings and emotions, Christy says it is much healthier to feel those emotions and process them completely. It takes only 90 seconds for the body to feel the woosh of a feeling, sit with it, experience it and then release it fully. However, most people either suppress it or allow it to compound by adding on to it. This can amplify emotions and create a spiraling effect. This then becomes very unpleasant and so we distract ourselves from those feelings by eating, drinking, shopping, etc.    Feel it in the Body, Not the Head We may think that emotions and feelings are something we process with our thoughts but they are actually processed in the body. We have to feel them. If we try to process them with our minds, they get stuck and can easily be reactivated. The more this happens, the more it compounds and overwhelms us. As a result, we close down to emotions because we don’t want them piling on. But, just because we’re shut down, that doesn’t mean the energy goes away. Instead, explains Christy, it spirals and creates an energetic vortex that attracts similar emotions to it.    Emotional Energy Impacts Organs Unprocessed energy or emotions can impact the health of your organs. Different emotions impact different organs. Anger gets contained in the liver and gallbladder. This can show up physically as headaches, skin issues, sluggishness, and high blood pressure and emotionally as resentment, frustration, irritability, and rage. Grief sits in the lungs. Unprocessed grief can feel like a tightness in our chest, or we might become prone to bronchitis, pneumonia, or asthma. It can also show up as shoulder pain, back pain, hoarseness of the throat, or constant cough.  Fear resides in our kidneys and our bladder and it's like adrenal fatigue. But when we're constantly in a space of worry, that's now a habitual way of being. In that state, we can see issues with digestion and stomach pain.   Master Your Own Energy Getting your energy cleared out can be done by an energy healer but it is possible to manage your own energy. As an energy master, you will be able to pay attention to your thoughts and pivot them to serve the flow of your energy. There is no need to be a victim of consciousness because it’s possible to be a deliberate creator of our lives and choose how we want to feel.  To clear your own energy, start by dropping your consciousness from your head and putting it into your belly.  Then, just sit there and feel for a pulsation, like a heartbeat. Once you feel it, focus on it and allow it to get bigger and bigger. Then, just like a wave on the ocean that you are surfing, you let it crest and ride it through. As the wave subsides, you will have released some of that old, stuck energy.  Clearing old emotions is important because feelings like pain, grief, sorrow, and disappointment can imprint on us over time and change our state of being so that we are much more likely to be activated and feel sad, depressed, anxious or hopeless.     The Seven Essential Laws There are seven essential laws that govern energy. Christy and I discuss a few of them in this episode, but here are all seven: The Law of Attraction Law of Deliberate Creation The Law of Allowing The Law of Sufficiency and Abundance Law of Pure Potentiality Law of Detachment The Law of Polarity Mystery Solved With every case, we have to look at every possible root cause. With Lindsay, we were able to track her concerns back to the disconnect between her head and body. We started with breathing exercises that helped her focus on the feelings in her body. Then we used a body scan meditation to reconnect her to her body. If you want to try this, check out my guided meditation in episode 39.  We also fixed a few things in her diet and she was feeling more balanced, most of the time. But, when life got extra challenging, she was still having extreme emotional reactions. Further testing revealed that she was also an over methylator (you can learn more about this in episode 34). So, we used niacin and folinic acid to help support her pathways from a biochemical end. In addition, Lindsay decided to see an energy healer to help her clear out past emotions.   Happy Ending Lindsay started feeling more balanced with her mood in about a month and after 3 months, she really felt stable. But even more importantly, she felt like now she had the tools to not only maintain that emotional stability but to deal with any unexpected emotional issues that arise.    Eliminating Health Mysteries For Lindsay we were able to find that missing piece of the health puzzle and help her regain her health. Could this be the missing clue for you or someone in your life?    Links: Resources Mentioned: Thanks to my guest Christy Whitman. You can connect with her on Facebook and Instagram or visit her website. The program she mentioned on Quantum Energy Mastery can be found here: https://quantumenergymastery.com/   Suggested Products Niacin 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   Related Podcast Episodes: EPISODE #034 The Case of Unrelenting Depression and Anxiety w/ Dr. Loren Marks EPISODE #035 The Case of Unpredictable Anxiety w/ Trudy Scott EPISODE #039 Beyond Mysteries: Create Your Best Year of Health   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.   

The Investigation It’s estimated that more than a quarter of Americans are suffering with insomnia. Are you? Did you know that all troubled sleeping is considered insomnia?  In this episode, we’re going to solve the mystery of sleep troubles and share valuable information about natural supplements that can help get you back to healthy sleep patterns.    Two Types of Insomnia Many people are surprised to learn that there are two types of insomnia. Type 1 is when you have trouble falling asleep. Type 2 is when you can fall asleep but you struggle to stay asleep through the night. Specifically, if you wake up and struggle (for 20 minutes or more) or are unable to get back to sleep.  Causes of Insomnia When You Can’t Fall Asleep There are many reasons someone may struggle with falling asleep. Common reasons are stress that has caused a high cortisol level. Low melatonin (which may be a result of low serotonin related to gut issues like dysbiosis) is a common factor in difficulties falling asleep. Did you know that bright lights used too close to bedtime (yes, that includes your TV, laptop, smart phone) can destroy melatonin? Mineral deficiencies, especially calcium and magnesium are also potential contributors to the problem.   Causes of Insomnia When You Can’t Stay Asleep If you fall asleep but then wake up in the middle of the night (especially from 2 - 4 am) then the biggest suspect causes are high cortisol and liver issues.  Cortisol is our stress hormone, and while we hear about it a lot, it’s a little more complex than just having too much. Our hormones need to be in balance throughout the day in order for us to function optimally - and that includes being able to stay asleep.  The liver also plays a key role in a good night’s rest. If the liver is sluggish (overburdened) or toxic it can turn into physical stress that will wake us up.    Natural Treatment Options for Insomnia The first part of determining how to treat your sleep issues is to determine what might be causing them. If stress is part of the problem (as it is for most people) you want to look into ways to down regulate your sympathetic nervous system. I recommend a dual pronged approach - mind & body and food & nutrition.    Meditation for Sleeplessness Meditation is one of my favourite ways to address sleep issues.  I encourage you to listen to episode 5 which dives deeper into meditation for insomnia featuring my meditation teacher, Emily Fletcher.  Even if you are resistant to meditation or you think it’s too hard, this method of meditation can help you break through and really implement meditation as a treatment for sleep issues. Other things that can help with sleep issues are journaling and doing visualizations. Supplements for Troubles Sleeping From a supplement perspective, one of my favorites for lowering cortisol levels at night is phosphatidylserine. I use a product called PS150. It lowers cortisol and helps balance the adrenal gland. Typically, a 130 pound person can take 300 mg of phosphatidylserine. If cortisol is part of the issue, results can be expected in 1-2 weeks. I mentioned that a magnesium deficiency is a common cause for insomnia, so taking a supplement can often help. Magnesium helps with stress as it calms and relaxes the body. My favorite form of magnesium supplement for sleep is the glycinate form because it gets into the tissues much better than magnesium citrate. We all have different magnesium levels in our bodies and some people may need more than others, but for most of the clients that I see, a 300 mg dose can be a great start. There is another form of magnesium called Magnesium threonate and that is magnesium bound to the amino acid threonate. This form of magnesium is great for the brain and can also be helpful for sleep when there is an overactive mind.   Liver Detox for Better Sleep First, you will want to determine if the liver is a potential cause for your insomnia. You can test this with an organic acid test which will look at certain liver pathways. However, if you have a history of consuming alcohol 3 or more times per week there is a good chance your liver detox pathways may be sluggish. Other causes of liver sluggishness are certain medications (even NSAIDS or birth control pills), eating out at restaurants several times per week or if you have not cleansed your liver in the last year. Herbs such as milk thistle and dandelion are wonderful to support the liver. I typically like going with synergistic formulas because all the ingredients work together. Some of my favorite combinations are the Push Catch Detox from Quicksilver Scientific, LV GB from Designs for Health and Livton Complex from Standard Process.   Additional Supplements to Support Good Sleep  If lowering cortisol (through meditation or other exercises) and liver supporting supplements don’t work, there are many other options. Valerian root and lemon balm are two herbs well-known for their nerve calming properties. Many people have found success with a synergistic formula called Myosedate which includes those from Designs for Health. Another good option is GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid). GABA is the brain's major inhibitory neurotransmitter which prevents overstimulation and therefore promotes  calm. GABA works best sublingually (hold it in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing). I have great results with a liquid and chewable form of it. The liquid is the Liposomal GABA from Quicksilver Scientific and the chewable is the Pharmagaba from Designs for Health.  If you have tested low for melatonin (a urine test can determine this) you can also try taking Melatonin. If you’re under the age of 50 I don’t suggest melatonin unless you know for sure your levels are low. Taking melatonin when you are not deficient can reduce your body’s ability to naturally produce the hormone. Melatonin only helps you fall asleep, so if your struggle with waking up in the middle of the night, this likely won’t help.   CBD for Improved Sleep Another supplement that might be helpful is CBD. CBD oil comes from the hemp plant and is extracted in a way that removes the THC. This means that you don’t have to worry about ‘getting high’.  CBD doesn’t just help with sleep, it also reduces inflammation. There are a lot of options in the marketplace but look for a brand that’s organic otherwise, you might be ingesting pesticides and toxins.    Can Food Give You Insomnia? What and when we eat can impact how well we sleep. Eating a heavy meal two hours or less before going to bed can hinder sleep. Your body needs three hours to digest before it can rest for sleep. Make sure your evening meal is balanced, including a clean protein, plenty of non starchy veggies, and a wholesome carb if needed. Avoid large portions of red meat in the evenings and try not to eat too many carbs for dinner, especially if they are not balanced with a good fat and protein. Bedtime Routine is Important What you do for the hour before bed can affect how well you fall asleep and stay asleep. A good bedtime routine takes about an hour and includes dimming the lights, avoiding anything stimulating on TV, and staying away from your electronic devices (remember, that lowers you melatonin). If you really need to be on your devices, consider using blue light blocking glasses to protect your melatonin.   Eliminating Health Mysteries Sleep is a cornerstone of health. If we suffer too long with insomnia, it can cause all kinds of other issues. Fixing sleep problems quickly can save us from developing a health mystery down the road.     Links: Suggested Products Push Catch Detox  LV GB Livton Complex   Myosedate  Liposomal GABA Pharmagaba Melatonin   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   Related Podcast Episodes: EPISODE #005 The Case of the Soul-Crushing Insomnia w/ Emily Fletcher EPISODE #035 The Case of Unpredictable Anxiety w/ Trudy Scott   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. 

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. 

In this episode, we are joined by Trudy Scott. Trudy Scott is a Food Mood Expert, and a certified nutritionist on a mission to educate and empower anxious individuals worldwide about natural solutions for anxiety, stress and emotional eating. She serves as a catalyst in bringing about life enhancing transformations that start with the healing powers of eating real whole food, using individually targeted supplementation and making simple lifestyle changes. She is known for her expertise in the use of targeted individual amino acids, nutritional solutions for the social anxiety condition pyroluria, and the harmful effects of benzodiazepines.  Trudy also presents nationally to nutrition and mental health professionals on food and mood, sharing all the recent research and how-to steps so they too can educate and empower their clients and patients. She is also author of the book The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood & End Cravings (published by New Harbinger). Trudy Scott explain the essence of wellness: ”We can change our mental health by changing our nutrition.”     IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Link between Mental health and Nutrition More on about gluten and other anxiety triggering food element Amino acids versus pharmaceuticals Link between Pyroluria and Introversion and Social Anxiety Key body chemicals and vitamins that contributes to our mood Benefits of immersing oneself with nature The link between gut and brain Simple changes that we can adapt to improve mental health     Connect with Trudy Scott: Connect with Trudy on Facebook. Follow Trudy on her website Follow The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution website Buy The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution Book on Amazon, and Ebook. Join the Anxiety Summit 5 here   About Everyday Wellness Podcast Everyday Wellness is not just another health podcast. Your co-hosts, Cynthia Thurlow (nurse practitioner and functional nutritionist) and Kelly Donahue, PhD (clinical health psychologist and nutritional therapy consultant) have over 25 years of combined experience in medicine, psychology, and wellness. Our mission is to bring you the best, science-backed yet practical information to improve your physical and mental wellness every day. We are busy mom-preneurs and know how important your time is. We have designed this podcast to be short in time and big on impact. We interview a variety of guests in the field of health and wellness, and we discuss important issues and provide practical strategies that you can use in your real life.

Anxiety has surpassed depression as the number one mental illness in the US. Could our food and missing amino acids be part of the reason why?   Trudy Scott is an expert in the food-mood connection and she shares some different ways to look at how the things that we put in our mouths affect our physical and mental health. If we can look at our symptoms of anxiety as an opportunity to be in a respectful dialogue with our bodies, we can begin to hone in on the different sources of anxiety, such as low serotonin or low GABA.  On today's episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How Trudy's own anxiety led her down this path Why a vegetarian diet was detrimental for her What the differences between low serotonin and low GABA anxiety are The connection between neurotransmitter deficiencies and gut health The social anxiety disorder known as pyroluria    Links: Pyroluria Professor Felice Jacka Dr. Navaz Habib Connect With Trudy: Website Anxiety Nutrition Institute The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution by Trudy Scott Register for The Anti-Anxiety Summit 5 Download Trudy's Free Guide on Anxiety The Anxiety Summit 5 Order Page -- Learn more about the Level Up program

If you or someone you know has Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, you probably know that the diagnosis often comes with mixed emotions. On the one hand, it’s a relief to know that there really is a reason for all of these symptoms. No more confusion around symptoms that come and go. No more doctors dismissing your concerns. You finally have proof that it’s not all in your head. But, that relief often ends when you discover that there is no specific cure. Soon the frustration, fear hopelessness sets in. You go searching for answers only to find confusing and conflicting information. You end up feeling overwhelmed and you start to worry that you’re never going to feel good again.   I’ve Been There I remember the emotional roller coaster I felt when I was first diagnosed 18 years ago. It took me a long time to find and avoid my Hashimoto’s triggers. BUT this understanding changed my life. Now, as a clinical nutritionist practicing a functional medicine type approach, I’m on a mission to help everyone with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism regain control of their health. There is Hope I created the Overcoming Hashimoto's Summit because I learned to thrive and I want everyone who’s been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism to know they’re not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that in the US alone, 14 million people have Hashimoto's. And millions more have hypothyroidism which is an underactive thyroid and often also have Hashimoto’s but don’t even know it.  I’m so excited to share a holistic approach to treatment with the help of some of the foremost experts researching hypothyroidism and autoimmune triggers today. 7-Days of Ideas, Research, and Solutions During this virtual 7-Day summit you’ll hear from some of the world’s top experts including: Peter Osborne about the role food allergies may be playing in your symptoms. Sarah Ballantyne will breakdown the Autoimmune Protocol diet so that you can shift your diet and feel better. Chris Shade will share the information you need to know about heavy metals and how they influence your disease. Trudy Scott will help you understand why you feel so anxious and what to do about it. This is just a fraction of what we’ll be exploring at the Overcoming Hashimoto's Summit. Be at the Forefront of Research Through this single event, you’ll have access to the research and insights of 34 world-renowned experts in Hashimoto’s Disease and it’s triggers. Remember, Hashimoto's affects the thyroid but it’s an autoimmune disease which means we have to consider everything from your physiology, your history, your emotions, your environment and even your beliefs. Take Control of Your Health By the end of this summit, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how to manage your disease and take back the power in your health struggles. So, join us for the summit. Educate yourself. Be your own advocate. Get the answers you need to overcome Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism which is often caused by Hashimoto’s. Do you remember a time when you woke up and didn’t have to worry about how you’d feel today? Where you didn’t have to take stock of your physical or emotional state? A time when you could just get up and approach the day like it could be the best day ever? Wouldn’t you like to feel that way again? Imagine, after just one week, feeling totally in control of your Hashimoto's and thyroid health because you have the knowledge to create a wellness plan that will work for you.   Join Us Live The summit is live from July 15 – 21st, its online so you can watch from the comfort of your own couch and its completely free. Signing up is easy. Just click this link, enter your email address and you’re in. Let’s take the fear and frustration out of living with Hashimoto's or Hypothyroidism. Let’s reclaim your health. Even though the summit doesn’t official start till July 15th, if you sign up right now, you will have access to 3 of the talks right away so you can start digging into this life changing information. These are just the tip of the iceberg of all the topics that we cover in the summit and I am so excited to share all the interviews with you so be sure to grab your free spot today! Register for free here: https://bit.ly/2KigemW

As Trudy shares in this week’s episode, GABA is a neurotransmitter that should be understood by every clinician. Supplementally, and when needed, it can augment our toolboxes to help patients find hope, and ultimately work toward their unique root cause resolutions. Discover the powers of GABA and put it to work for you in practice! February 1, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Be sure to read Trudy’s book ‘The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution’ and gather more of her wisdom! > You can learn more about the Anti-Anxiety Summit that Trudy hosts here > The 2015 article on action selection processes improved by GABA levels can be found here > Further info on the role of GABA in pancreatic function and Diabetes outcomes can be found here > You can see a clip of Trudy with psychologist Dr. Josh Friedman right here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Will collagen supplements bonk your serotonin and make you depressed or anxious? Tune in for my response to an article that Trudy Scott, author of The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution,  wrote about this over at “Every Woman Over 29” blog. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestral This episode is brought to you by Ample. Ample is a meal-in-a-bottle that takes a total of two minutes to prepare, consume, and clean up. It provides the right balance of nutrients needed for a single meal, all from a blend of natural ingredients. Ample is available in original, vegan, and keto versions, portioned as either 400 or 600 calories per meal. I'm an advisor to Ample, and I use it to save time when I'm working on major projects on a tight schedule. Head to https://amplemeal.com and enter the promo code “CHRIS15” at checkout for a 15% discount off your first order.” To get these episodes free of ads, with transcripts, and weeks or sometimes even months before they are released to the public, along with access to monthly live Q&A sessions, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass. Use the code LITE10 to get 10% off. To make it easier to get the discount, use this link, which has the coupon already activated: https://masterpass.chrismasterjohnphd.com/cmj-masterpass/2200/buy?coupon=LITE10 Here are links mentioned in this episode: Trudy Scott’s article: https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog/collagen-gelatin-lower-serotonin-increase-anxiety-depression/ My episode on why collagen shouldn’t replace other protein: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2018/11/06/do-you-supplement-with-collagen/ How GABA and glycine can sometimes have a stimulatory effect: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2018/12/25/glycine-gaba-wake/

My guest this week is Trudy Scott, a certified nutritionist on a mission to educate and empower parents and children who suffer from anxiety. She is known for her expertise in the use of targeted individual amino acids, the social anxiety condition pyroluria and the harmful effects of benzodiazepines. Trudy is the author of The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings. In this episode, Trudy and I discuss the incredible impact that targeted amino acids can have on both children and adults when approached with the right guidance. Trudy shares a few case studies demonstrating the use of amino acids such as Tryptophan, GABA, DPA and more. Connect with Trudy online via her blog, Facebook, and Twitter.   Where does anxiety come from? Trauma Psychological impact Biochemical imbalances   What Are Amino Acids? Amino acids help create and maintain good levels of brain chemicals and neurotransmitters This helps with nutritional deficiencies, such as malabsorption They are the building blocks of proteins i.e. When you consume fish, eggs, red meat - they are broken down into amino acids   Amino Acid Supplements Amino acids such as GABA and Tryptophan can be taken in supplemental form Tryptophan - used to help make Serotonin Serotonin is a calming amino acid that aids in low mood GABA - a neurotransmitter used to control GABA levels, has a calming effect   Assessing Anxiety Caused by Low Serotonin Anxiety symptoms often related to low Serotonin include: Incessant worry, constant re-processing thoughts, insomnia, afternoon/evening cravings, lack of confidence, fearful, phobias, anger issues Upon determining low Serotonin levels an Amino Acid supplement trial can be initiated Case Study example of an 11-year old girl using Tryptophan 5-HTP, also helps with low Serotonin Must be observed carefully within adults in children Often if an amino supplement works with the parents it also works well with the child   Amino Acid In-Office Trial   Chewable or sublingually is best Allows for quick results, 5-10 minutes Sometimes effects are subtle but commonly a noticeable change can be seen This is easier to detect in adults. It may be more difficult for children to express how they are feeling. Level of symptoms will be assessed before and after consuming the amino acid supplement to determine whether the dosage needs to be increased or maintained Visible changes can also be seen in non-verbal children   Anxiety Caused by GABA GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid) In children - i.e. poor sleep, holding stomach when anxious or stomach butterflies, tension in shoulders, use of sugary foods to self-medicate In adults - i.e  tension in shoulders, stomach butterflies, using carbs or alcohol to self-medicate tension at end of day Low GABA levels result in physical tension   In-Home Amino Acid Trial ‘GABA Calm' - sublingual supplement 125 mg low-dose, a good place to start if you are trying at home All types of Amino Acid supplements should not be consumed with meals Example of Mother-Daughter GABA trial Anxiety is often manifested as hyperactivity and can be mistaken for ADHD Trudy's book is a great guide to approach Aminos at home   Other Amino Acids to Consider Tryptophan - (use the chewable for better taste) Tyrosine - for attention issues DPA - can help to break carb addiction in children who will only eat carbs and dairy. It is an amino acid that raises endorphin levels so we have the feeling of comfort, reward, etc.   Where to Learn More About Trudy Scott Website & Blog Book The Anxiety Summit The Anxiety Nutrition Institute

Trudy Scott is a certified nutritionist on a mission to educate and empower anxious women, so they can find nutritional solutions to their anxiety and stress. Trudy is also the author of The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution and is known for her expertise in the use of targeted individual amino acids, the social anxiety condition Pyroluria, and the harmful effects of benzodiazepines. Trudy is passionate about sharing these powerful nutritional tools because she experienced the results firsthand, completely resolving her anxiety and panic attacks. In this episode, we talk about Trudy’s experience with years of hormonal imbalance and anxiety, the benefits of using targeted individual amino acids to treat low GABA and serotonin, the potential impact of benzodiazepines on your brain chemistry, the risks associated with long-term use of antidepressants, and so much more!   To learn more about Trudy Scott, visit the show notes.

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah is joined by special guest host Shelley Gawith and guest .  Trudy Scott is the author of and host of The Anxiety Summit, now in its 4th season and called a “bouquet of hope”. More at   Sit back and relax while Leah and Shelley discuss the latest health news headlines with special guests.   This week on the podcast Leah, Shelley and Trudy discuss amino acids - benefits and pitfalls as well as the following articles:           Tune in to hear Trudy discuss these articles in depth - it is really an interesting conversation.     Additional Links mentioned on the podcast:   Omnivore study Keto schizophrenic diet Nutritional psychiatry Collagen serotonin Psychobiotics https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog/anxiety-summit-microbes-gut-psychobiotics-potential-treatment-anxiety-depression/     Work with Leah! Leah is a  and has appointments available for online consultation –  or in. This is available to anyone looking to improve their health through low carb real food principles for themselves and their families (Australia, USA). If you would like to chat before making an appointment then please email Leah at info@nourishingconversations.com Looking to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner? You can find the list of upcoming courses here:  Make sure you put Low Carb Conversations in the referral and let us know so we can give you a shout out on the podcast! Low-Carb Conversations Production by Kevin Kennedy-Spaien of Disc Of Light Media Theme and interstitial music: Out of It (Rambling Man Remixes) by andrewbowden (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/andrewbowden/33629 Ft: Brad Sucks

There's more to our bad moods than just "waking up on the wrong side of the bed." Joining us today is Trudy Scott, a certified nutritionist and the author of the book "The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution." From her own journey with crippling anxiety, Trudy has cultivated a passion for helping others overcome their own mood and mental health challenges. Today in Part 1, Trudy takes us through the core neurotransmitters that influence our mood and behaviour and how to recognise the patient presentation when they're out of balance. Trudy shares her clinical experiences with implementing dietary interventions and targeted nutraceuticals as part of a personalised medicine approach to mood disorders. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/part-1-navigating-neurotransmitters-trudy-scott*****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Continuing on from Part 1, Trudy Scott joins us once again to share her expertise in the management of mood and mental health disorders with personalised medicine. In today's podcast Trudy dives into GABA and the gut-brain axis as well as the role of methylation and histamine in mood disorders. She also discusses the clinical issues to be aware of in managing patients with a history of benzodiazepine use and listen to find out why Trudy feels that giving up coffee might be crucial to healing. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/part-2-navigating-neurotransmitters-trudy-scott*****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

September 30, 2016 The connection between PCOS and mood is absolute. In fact, medical literature suggests that the prevalence of depression in women with PCOS varies between 28 to 64 percent, and anxiety rates range from 34 to 57 percent. Trudy Scott is on a mission to educate and empower women about the healing powers of whole foods and amino acids for eliminating anxiety and emotional eating. If you’ve ever thought, “My depression is so serious, there’s no way that food and nutrients could have an impact. I’m the kind of person who definitely needs medication.” Or if you’ve been told that, “You’re going to have anxiety forever. Here’s some medication. Go to therapy. You just need to manage it.” That’s definitely not the case; it can be completely resolved. Listen in as Trudy explains: What your gut, adrenals, inflammation, intolerances, and diet have to do with anxiety What to eat, what to avoid, and whether vegetarianism is the answer The fast, natural way to manage sugar cravings Dosage and timing of amino acids for managing mood, energy and more What are you missing that causes winter blues? Seasonal Affective Disorder? Perfectionism? Effectively kicking caffeine and sugar addiction.

Learn what nutrients people with anxiety conditions are typically lacking despite eating clean, foods that trigger anxiety symptoms, and what amino acids to take if you are anxious or worried.

Dr. Veronica Anderson, Host, Medical Intuitive, Homeopath, Functional Medicine and an NES Health Bio Energetic Practitiioner interviews Trudy Scott about Food and Mood Connection. Trudy Scott is a Food Mood Expert and Nutritionist. Her mission is to educate women about a healthy and balanced lifestyle, dietary choices, and nutrient supplements so that they can feel on-top-of-the-world. She authored the book, The Anti-Anxiety Food Solutions, which helps you address nutritional deficiencies that may be the root of your anxiety and enjoy the foods that foster increased emotional balance. We often think that eating vegetables are the healthiest way to go. But, on this episode, Trudy explains why becoming a vegetarian is not the wisest choice. She reveals the different kinds of foods that help our mental health and decrease our anxieties

It seems like more and more people these days have a tough time managing anxiety. In fact, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America defines anxiety disorders as the most common mental illness in the U.S. Something, somewhere, is off. The pressures of life today are so different from those just a generation or two …

Trudy Scott is a Food Mood Expert and Nutritionist. Her mission is to educate women about a healthy and balanced lifestyle, dietary choices, and nutrient supplements so that they can feel on-top-of-the-world. She authored the book, The Anti-Anxiety Food Solutions, which helps you address nutritional deficiencies that may be the root of your anxiety and enjoy the foods that foster increased emotional balance. We often think that eating vegetables are the healthiest way to go. But, on this episode, Trudy explains why becoming a vegetarian is not the wisest choice. She reveals the different kinds of foods that help our mental health and decrease our anxieties.   Dr. Veronica Anderson’s Links: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram   Book: The Anti-Anxiety Food Solutions: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood, & End Cravings - by Trudy Scott, CN   Time stamps: 2:59 – How she got into Food & Emotion 7:34 – Vegetables, Soy, and Animal Protein 10:58 – Different protein sources in relation to emotions 16:14 – Healthiest food options 21:22 – Amino Acids and its benefits 24:45 – Sugar and Carbs addiction 28:17 – Balancing food and supplements 30:19 – Problem foods 37:49 – What you need to know about tea 42:54 – The good and bad salt 45:30 – The book: Anti-Anxiety Food Solutions   _______________________________ Dr. Veronica Anderson is an MD, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Homeopath. and Medical Intuitive. As a national speaker and designer of the Functional Fix and Rejuvenation Journey programs, she helps people who feel like their doctors have failed them. She advocates science-based natural, holistic, and complementary treatments to address the root cause of disease. Dr. Veronica is a highly-sought guest on national television and syndicated radio and hosts her own radio show, Wellness for the REAL World, on FOX Sports 920 AM “the Jersey” on Mondays at 7:00 pm ET.   To get started transforming your health, schedule a consult HERE.

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Meet Dr. Carri Drzyzga on today's Couch Talk. Just in time for the holidays! How do you fight back from FATIGUE and Reclaim your ENERGY? Ah, the good, bad, ugly and beautiful about the holidays. So much stress this time of year. So how do you go from feeling stressed to feeling blessed? In my interview today on Couch Talk I spoke with Dr. Carri Drzyzga about the root causes of stress, how we can keep our “reserves” full over the holidays, and all about pyroluria, a social anxiety condition. Dr. Carri discussed the root causes of stress as being: · Mental, emotional, relational (separation or divorce being prime issues) · Positive stresses (we do have many positive stresses, like proposing to our partner!) · Physiological and internal stressors · Infections, parasites, and mold toxicity · Inflammatory foods and food sensitivities · Blood sugar imbalances And key fatigue factors include: anemia and thyroid problems, cortisol and blood sugar imbalances, vitamin deficiencies and chronic infections. We need to practice filling our “reserves” for the holiday! We must find ways to create resilience that will carry us through the stressful holiday season, and we need to keep our oxytocin tank full! · Gratitude journaling · Meditation and exercise · Framing our thoughts toward the positive. “I get to” versus “I have to” We also discussed pyroluria, which is a social anxiety condition that makes people feel anxious or tense, and irritable; as well as feel a lot of inner worry. Have you heard of it? During the holidays, with all of the family gatherings and holiday parties, people with this condition clearly can suffer even more. Experts feel that pyroluria's emotional and physical symptoms are caused by deficiencies of vitamin B6 and zinc. Dr. Carri spoke of her treatment plan, which is 50 mg zinc per day, and 100 mg of B6 (P5P) daily. Perhaps adding Evening Primrose Oil and Magnesium if no improvement is seen. You can download a questionnaire to help self-evaluate yourself for pyroluria. The questionnaire was developed by another good friend of mine, Trudy Scott. (Trudy is a Certified Nutritionist and is the founder of www.everywomanover29.com, a thriving nutrition practice with a focus on food, mood and women's health) Dr. Carri also reviewed key nutrients that can help support us through the holidays (and that we likely have in our medicine cabinet already): · Zinc, B6 (P5P) 100 mg, Magnesium chelate · SereneX (an herbal Xanax!) · Vitamin D 5000IU daily + K2 500u (Vitamin D Supreme) · Astragalus · Vitamin C 4000mg Dr. Carri Drzyzga (Driz' ga) is a chiropractor and naturopathic doctor, host of the popular podcast “The Functional Medicine Radio Show”, and author of the hit book, Reclaim Your Energy and Feel Normal Again! Fixing the Root Cause of Your Fatigue with Natural Treatments. Dr. Carri is creator of Entrepreneurial Fatigue: How to Fuel Your Brain & Body for Entrepreneurial Success. Her private practice is Functional Medicine Ontario located in Ottawa, Ontario. You can purchase Dr. Carri's book here!

Meet Dr. Carri Drzyzga on today’s Couch Talk. Just in time for the holidays! How do you fight back from FATIGUE and Reclaim your ENERGY? Ah, the good, bad, ugly and beautiful about the holidays. So much stress this time of year. So how do you go from feeling stressed to feeling blessed? In my interview today on Couch Talk I spoke with Dr. Carri Drzyzga about the root causes of stress, how we can keep our “reserves” full over the holidays, and all about pyroluria, a social anxiety condition. Dr. Carri discussed the root causes of stress as being: · Mental, emotional, relational (separation or divorce being prime issues) · Positive stresses (we do have many positive stresses, like proposing to our partner!) · Physiological and internal stressors · Infections, parasites, and mold toxicity · Inflammatory foods and food sensitivities · Blood sugar imbalances And key fatigue factors include: anemia and thyroid problems, cortisol and blood sugar imbalances, vitamin deficiencies and chronic infections. We need to practice filling our “reserves” for the holiday! We must find ways to create resilience that will carry us through the stressful holiday season, and we need to keep our oxytocin tank full! · Gratitude journaling · Meditation and exercise · Framing our thoughts toward the positive. “I get to” versus “I have to” We also discussed pyroluria, which is a social anxiety condition that makes people feel anxious or tense, and irritable; as well as feel a lot of inner worry. Have you heard of it? During the holidays, with all of the family gatherings and holiday parties, people with this condition clearly can suffer even more. Experts feel that pyroluria’s emotional and physical symptoms are caused by deficiencies of vitamin B6 and zinc. Dr. Carri spoke of her treatment plan, which is 50 mg zinc per day, and 100 mg of B6 (P5P) daily. Perhaps adding Evening Primrose Oil and Magnesium if no improvement is seen. You can download a questionnaire to help self-evaluate yourself for pyroluria. The questionnaire was developed by another good friend of mine, Trudy Scott. (Trudy is a Certified Nutritionist and is the founder of www.everywomanover29.com, a thriving nutrition practice with a focus on food, mood and women’s health) Dr. Carri also reviewed key nutrients that can help support us through the holidays (and that we likely have in our medicine cabinet already): · Zinc, B6 (P5P) 100 mg, Magnesium chelate · SereneX (an herbal Xanax!) · Vitamin D 5000IU daily + K2 500u (Vitamin D Supreme) · Astragalus · Vitamin C 4000mg Dr. Carri Drzyzga (Driz’ ga) is a chiropractor and naturopathic doctor, host of the popular podcast “The Functional Medicine Radio Show”, and author of the hit book, Reclaim Your Energy and Feel Normal Again! Fixing the Root Cause of Your Fatigue with Natural Treatments. Dr. Carri is creator of Entrepreneurial Fatigue: How to Fuel Your Brain & Body for Entrepreneurial Success. Her private practice is Functional Medicine Ontario located in Ottawa, Ontario. You can purchase Dr. Carri’s book here!  

Dana Laake and her special guest Trudy Scott will discuss her book, The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood, and End Cravings. Trudy Scott is a Food Mood Expert and certified nutritionist on a mission to educate people about the healing powers of food in order to find natural solutions for their anxiety, depression, emotional eating and sugar cravings. Trudy has had her own personal journey with anxiety, starting in her mid-thirties. She discovered that it was not only stress and overworking that were causing her anxiety symptoms, but also her so-called healthy vegetarian diet. What she learned led her to write her first book, The Antianxiety Food Solution.

The Depression Sessions are just around the corner. Today, I share 14 of my favorite clips from our hand-picked panel of presenters.   Here's what we talked about:    1:10 – All about The Depression Sessions and why you should sign up NOW!    2:48 – Are you a “flatliner?” Dr. Datis Kharrazian talks about an often overlooked cause of depression.    7:08 – Why is your serotonin low in the first place? Tom Malterre tells us what might be going on in our bodies.    12:43 – Is it in the genes? Dr. Ben Lynch explains why some people might be burning through serotonin like crazy … and why you might want to put down the 5-HTP.    16:44 – Can you rewire your brain? How to overcome depression with Neurofeedback from Nora Gedgaudas.    20:05 – What we can learn from studying floating mice and valium-like bacteria! Dr. Jill Carnahan gives us the details on stress and our gut.    23:17 – Can depression just go away on it’s own? Dr. Dan Kalish tells us why some people are better off NOT taking a drug.    26:08 – What the research really says about antidepressant drugs and what might really be the reason people feel better from Dr. Kelly Brogan.    32:51 – The Gift of Depression: How to listen to what your depression is telling you with Marc David.    38:36 – Why isn’t any of this taught in medical schools? Dr. Ann Childers gives us her take on the pharmaceutical industry’s power in doctor’s educations.    41:58 – Is the low-fat craze to blame? Gerald Roliz lets us know why we need fat and what it has to do with depression.    44:27 – Trudy Scott tells us why we might owe red meat an apology and how it can even help improve your mood!   46:33 – SSRI addiction: What’s really going on in your brain when you take a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor and what you can do to help yourself get off them with Dr. Jillian Teta.    50:21 – The hormone-depression connection: Dr. Hyla Cass and Alisa Vitti give us need to know info about hormone and mood management.    55:41 – What else to expect during The Depression Sessions including how to get registered for the event and get lifetime access to all 22 interviews!    Want the Written Version? Join The Transcribe Tribe for FREE transcripts at www.undergroundwellnessradio.com.    Hosted by Sean Croxton of Underground Wellness. 

Topics:1. What’s new for you from Diane [1:24]2. Introducing our guest, Trudy Scott [3:03]3. Hormonal changes and diet changes  [7:20]4. Protein intake and mental health [12:55]5. Social anxiety and pyroluria [22:59]6.  Situational and nighttime sleep anxiety [28:29]7. What if the amino acids don’t work [36:50]8. Amino acids while on SSRIs and benzodiazepines [39:04]9. Children and teenagers with anxiety [48:13]10. Loss of appetite, toxic burden, alcohol, and marijuana [50:09]

In this episode of The Functional Medicine Radio Show, Dr. Carri's special guest Trudy Scott discusses how to overcome anxiety and emotional eating with food and nutrients. Trudy provides some great tips on uncovering the reasons for why so many people suffer with anxiety, and explains why it's important to get to the root, underlying […] The post Overcoming Anxiety and Emotional Eating with Food and Nutrients with Trudy Scott appeared first on The Functional Medicine Radio Show With Dr. Carri.

TRUDY Scott, is a Food Mood Expert and Nutritionist, speaker and author of the book The Anti-anxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood & End Cravings. Her emphasis is on educating successful women about a healthy and balanced lifestyle, dietary choices based on a whole-foods approach and individualized nutrient supplementation as needed - so you can be your healthiest, look your best and feel on-top-of-the-world emotionally™.

The Erin Chamerlik Show! Hosted by The Real Food Revivalist, Erin Chamerlik, Get Better Wellness, Inc. Guest Trudy Scott, Food Mood Expert and Certified Nutritionist Author, The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood, and End Cravings (New Harbinger, June 2011)  www.everywomanover29.com  "9 Great Questions Women Ask About Food, Mood & Their Health" www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com : Buy the book and "5 Simple Steps to Reduce Anxiety Now" http://www.theanxietysummit.com: The Anxiety Summit GetBetterWellness.com - As the Real Food Revivalist, I believe that many of the "modern" diseases of our society are the result of factors that we can influence or control. On this show we talk about real food for real life. How to make changes that matter. It is time to get back to an ancestral way of eating and stop taking our nutrition advice from those who are not science-based.  Erin Chamerlik, MS Holistic Nutrition Education, Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP)

The Erin Chamerlik Show! Hosted by The Real Food Revivalist, Erin Chamerlik, Get Better Wellness, Inc. Guest Trudy Scott, Food Mood Expert and Certified Nutritionist Author, The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood, and End Cravings (New Harbinger, June 2011)  www.everywomanover29.com  "9 Great Questions Women Ask About Food, Mood & Their Health" www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com : Buy the book and "5 Simple Steps to Reduce Anxiety Now" http://www.theanxietysummit.com: The Anxiety Summit GetBetterWellness.com - As the Real Food Revivalist, I believe that many of the "modern" diseases of our society are the result of factors that we can influence or control. On this show we talk about real food for real life. How to make changes that matter. It is time to get back to an ancestral way of eating and stop taking our nutrition advice from those who are not science-based.  Erin Chamerlik, MS Holistic Nutrition Education, Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP)

Showtime:  Tuesday, February 11th at 6pm PT / 9pm ET Are you anxious?  Deal with sugar or food cravings?  Feel restless? Trudy Scott, author of The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution, joins Dr Lo to discuss how to ease your ANXIOUS MIND using food as medicine.  You'll learn about the top foods that cause anxiety, 4 unique anti-anxiety food solutions, how to balance mood with amino acids, and more! Click here to learn more about Trudy Scott Hosted by Dr. Lauren "Lo" Noel, owner of Shine Natural Medicine

Join Evelyne Lambrecht as she interviews Trudy Scott, author of The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help you Calm Your Mind, Improve Your Mood, and End Cravings.  Get more here: http://www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com/freebies/ Is gluten affecting your mood and anxiety levels? There are many studies supporting the gluten-mood connection – anxiety, depression, and even schizophrenia. Learn how to identify gluten-containing foods, what to eat instead, how to test for gluten issues.Discover how pesticide exposure can affect the brain, cognition, ADHD, and even anxiety and depression. 

Do you experience anxiety, stress, feelings of overwhelm and even have panic attacks? Could this be related to biochemical and nutritional deficiencies? There is much recent evidence supporting the food-mood connection and there are some very exciting recent studies that support this for both anxiety disorders and other mood disorders. Trudy Scott is a Food Mood Expert and Nutritionist, speaker and author of The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood & End Cravings (June 2011).  Trudy has a thriving nutrition practice in Northern California, with a focus on Food, Mood and Women's Health. Trudy educates women about the amazing healing powers of food and nutrients and helps them find natural solutions for anxiety and other mood problems. She is immediate past President of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals and now Special Advisor to the board. Trudy publishes an electronic newsletter entitled Food, Mood and Gal Stuff, available at www.everywomanover29.com and www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com Trudy's goal for all her clients: “You can be your healthiest, look your best and feel on-top-of-the-world emotionally!”   She lives in Northern California with her wonderful husband and they enjoy windsurfing, mountain-biking and skiing. To order a copy of The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood & End Cravings, click here.

Our guest, Trudy Scott, is a Food Mood Expert and Nutritionist, speaker and author of The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood&End Cravings.Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder. Eating certain foods and avoiding others can help reduce anxiety and diminish the […] The post Hope, Healing and WellBeing – Food and Mood: 9 Steps to Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Trudy Scott explains how she brought her panic attacks under control by paying attention to how food affects mood. Learn her secrets for controlling generalized anxiety and panic disorder. The post Building Health by Design – FOOD AND MOOD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.