by aatadmin | Jun 21, 2017 | Amino Acid Therapy, Neurotransmitters, Symptoms of Neurotransmitter Imbalance
Amino acid therapy is the process of supplying each person the exact balance of amino acids and cofactors they need to reestablish proper neurotransmitter function. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that allow your nervous system to function properly by providing communication channels throughout the body. If you do not have an adequate amount of neurotransmitters and/or proper neurotransmitter function, communication throughout the body breaks down, which can result in any number of symptoms. (more…)
by aatadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | Amino Acid Therapy, dopamine dominance, restless legs
There are two broad classes of people when it comes to neurotransmitter-based disorders: those that are serotonin dominant and those that are dopamine dominant (there is a third class, albeit small, which is often referred to as a ‘hybrid’, meaning that these people need a great deal of support for both the serotonin and catecholamine systems). (more…)
by aatadmin | Mar 15, 2017 | Amino Acid Therapy, dopamine dominance, Neurotransmitters, Symptoms of Neurotransmitter Imbalance
Part 1 of this series described what is occurring if someone is shown to have dopamine fluctuations on urinary lab testing. This post will describe the clinical implications of these dopamine fluctuations and how they can be properly managed. (more…)
by aatadmin | Mar 1, 2017 | Amino Acid Therapy, dopamine dominance, Symptoms of Neurotransmitter Imbalance, Uncategorized
It can be very confusing and concerning for a person to get a test back with a “Critical High” or some correspondingly high number reported for their dopamine value. Often times, this represents what is called a “dopamine fluctuation” and is actually a sign that something is stealing dopamine away from neurotransmitter synthesis that must be corrected. (more…)
by aatadmin | Jun 14, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, diabetes, fibromyalgia, nerve pain, Neurotransmitters
Amino acid therapy involves the therapeutic use of specific amino acids and cofactors to help reestablish proper neurotransmitter function. Amino acid therapy is commonly used to help with symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, compulsive behaviors, trichotillomania, addictions, restless legs and even Parkinson’s disease.
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