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Serotonin Syndrome (also called Serotonin Toxicity, Serotonin Toxidrome, Serotonin Sickness, Serotonin Storm, Serotonin Poisoning, Hyperserotonemia, or Serotonergic Syndrome) is a potentially life threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much Serotonin. Most often occurs when two drugs that affect the body’s level of Serotonin are taken together at the same time. The(…)
I learned about the Gerson Therapy in reaction to my grandmother’s diagnoses of a terminal illness (brain tumor). She was given 6 months to live, she passed away after 3. I wanted to educate myself on cancer and it’s treatments, so if it resurfaces in my circle of loved ones, I am prepared to advocate.(…)
A sugary snack or soft drink that quickly raises your blood sugar level gives you a boost, but it’s short-lived. When you eat something with a high sugar content your pancreas starts to secrete insulin. Insulin triggers cells throughout your body to pull the excess glucose out of your bloodstream and store it for later(…)
Simple Talk: Amino acids are compounds that combine to form protein. When proteins are digested, amino acids are left. They are the raw materials used to make neurotransmitters and other substances. Amino acids are classified as either “essential” amino acids (which must be consumed in the diet), or “nonessential” amino acids (which can be made(…)
Vitamin B-9, or folic acid, plays an important role in brain development and overall mental health, and folic acid deficiency can lead to birth defects and clinical depression. Folic acid contributes to the production of S-adenosylmethionine, or SAM, which is necessary for healthy neurological function. These B vitamins cannot work well in the body without(…)
B12 is an essential vitamin with roles throughout the body. It is needed for the development and maintenance of a healthy nervous system, the production of DNA and formation of red blood cells. A severe B12 deficiency results in pernicious anemia, which can be picked up by a blood test. But the less dramatic symptoms of a(…)
Depression and other forms of mental illness can be a symptom of Anemia. Or it can co-occur creating a dangerous mindset. If your body is saying, ” I am so tired” all the time. It is important to uncover why. A simple blood test can rule out Anemia. Anemia is a condition that develops when(…)
Drinking tea is a great way to be calm and promote relaxation. What’s even better is if the tea’s ingredients are carefully selected for just that purpose. Here are some tea benefits: Sleepytime Extra® Wellness Tea has Valerian in it, a natural sleep aid because of its mild sedative properties. The result is a tea with(…)
Serotonin seems to be the first line of defense when treating depression. A medication to boost Serotonin activity in the brain. I recently tapered off my psychiatric medication. It’s been three months. I crave sugar ALOT in recent weeks? An extended period of physical or psychological stress will produce stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, that(…)
I find myself craving sugar alot … so I began research in the possible connection between Depression & Sugar. Excessive sugar consumption, when converted to glucose, can expose the body to free radical attack upon the immune system and DNA. Glucose is easily oxidized into peroxides and other toxins. The body has a defense mechanism against(…)
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