Posted by jujube on October 15, 2004, at 18:24:02
In reply to Re: Aminos, when/how to take?, posted by mmb on October 15, 2004, at 18:03:28
> > Thanks so much. I found the article interesting. I am going to continue to experiment with aminos to find the dosages that work for me. I over did it with L-Tyrosine and L-Glutamine a couple of months ago. I think I didn't start slow enough and work my way up to my optimal dose. I became very agitated and shaky. And, I found when I was taking the L-Tyrosine, having a cigarette would increase my heart rate and nervousness and cause dizziness. Again, I think I was taking too much, too soon. Perhaps it had to do with the dopamine surge from both the cigs and the L-Tyrosine. I don't know. I am going to try again, but slower this time and, hopefully as a non-smoker. When I was doing some research on aminos on the net I came across a web page where Margo Kidder talks about her supplement regime for treating her manic depression. It seems she is having good results treating her manic depression naturally, with aminos and vitamins. Anyways, my doctor does not have a problem with my supplementing with aminos, including 5-HTP, while taking an AD. It's nice to know that there are natural alternatives out there besides herbs.
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> > > Read this article:
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> > > http://www.asktheinternettherapist.com/counselingarchive_depression_neurotransmitters.asp
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> > > I have been taking amino acids for several months now (read my post about L-glutamine down), they certainly work.
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> I am not surprised she is having success with manic depression. I think that mental problems are related to disturbed balance of chemicals in the brain. Once you find out the real combination supplements are as good as pills if not better. Regarding article this is one of the few MDs that talks openly about limits of SSRIs and benefits of amino acids. It all makes sense, but why this methodology has not been implemented yet in medical practice widely... well I guess we all know the answer - mo**y.MO**y and conditioning. We have allowed ourselves to be conditioned to believe that the only way to fix what ails us is with parmaceuticals. The doctors prescribe them and tell us that the meds (whether they be for depression, anxiety, high cholesteral, high blood pressure, etc.) are what will fix us. They tell us as they write the script that we should try to eat better and exercise more. If we can't trust our doctors, who can we trust? I do have a good doctor, but would prefer that she also be more cognizant of how to approach treatment in a natural, holistic way as well. But, I am also responsible for my good health. That is why I try to investigate alternative approaches, and discuss them with the doctor.
Tamara
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