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Spacerific said:
- what meds are you currently taking? just give a list with all of em. - do you drink alcohol? how much, how often? - do you smoke? If so, what exactly and how much? - do you exercise at all? - do you eat healthy stuff, or more fast food and sugary stuff and processed foods? - do you have a job or school stuff that gets out outside the house five days a week? - do you have pets, hobbies or projects you're involved in, that keep you active on a daily basis?
Not implying anything by these questions, I just think it's good to know what you're doing over there, check your habits a bit, before reaching for more pills.
I'd agree with these directions of inquiry...also, do you spend much time in nature? Being confined to a human landscape 24/7 isn't always great for us, and numerous mental/emotional benefits have been well documented in medical journals from spending extended periods of time in the natural world.
Also, how much water roughly do you drink per day?
Do you have a healthy balance of foods for dietary support of the following:
Boosting acetylcholine
Pure amino acid precursors: serine, carnitine. Amino acid-boosting supplements: DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) [1], phosphatidylcholine [1], phosphatidylserine [2], acetyl-L-carnitine [2], GPC (glycerol phosphocholine) [3]. Supporting supplements: huperzine A [1], nicotine [1], lipoic acid (alpha-lipoic acid) [3], fish oils [3], manganese [4], conjugated linoleic acid [4]. Hormonal supplements: DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) [2]. Dietary support: choline-rich foods, including avocado, cucumber, zucchini, lettuce, most fruit, bacon, bologna, hot dogs, chicken, turkey, pork, liver, fish, beef, milk, ice cream, sour cream, yogurt, cheese, eggs, and various nuts. Lifestyle support: aerobic exercise.
Boosting dopamine
Pure amino acid precursors: phenylalanine, tyrosine. Amino acid-boosting supplements: N-acetyl tyrosine [2], L-tyrosine [3], phenylalanine [3]. (Note: most ingested phenylalanine is hydroxylated to tyrosine in the body. Tyrosine supplements, therefore, need one less chemical conversion step to be used by the body.) Supporting supplements: caffeine [1], guarana [1], yohimbe [1], ephedra[2], nicotine [2], Rhodiola rosea [3], thiamine [4], chromium [4], folic acid [4]. Hormonal supplements: DHEA [2]. Dietary support: phenylalanine- and tyrosine-rich foods, including wild game, duck, turkey, pork, chicken, luncheon meats, cottage cheese, ricotta, milk, yogurt, walnuts, soybeans, wheat germ, granola, rolled oats, dark chocolate, and eggs. Lifestyle support: sexual activity (for women), weight-bearing exercise, aerobic exercise.
Boosting GABA
Pure amino acid precursor: glutamine. Amino acid-boosting supplements: L-glutamine [1]. Supporting supplements: inositol [1], alcohol [1], B vitamins [2], glycine [3], kava [3], BCAA (branched-chain amino acids) [4], taurine [4]. Hormonal supplements: progesterone [2]. Dietary support: glutamine-rich foods (especially complex carbohydrates), including almonds, walnuts, and other tree nuts, whole-grain wheat and oats, rice bran, brown rice, lentils, potatoes, broccoli, spinach, bananas, citrus fruit, halibut, and beef liver. Lifestyle support: sexual activity (for men and women), sleep, aerobic exercise.
Boosting serotonin
Pure amino acid precursor: tryptophan. Amino acid-boosting supplements: L-tryptophan [2], 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) [3]. Supporting supplements: St. John’s wort [2], vitamin B6 [4], fish oils [4]. Hormonal supplements: melatonin [1], progesterone [2]. Dietary support: tryptophan-rich foods, including wild game, pork, luncheon meats, duck, turkey, chicken, wheat germ, cottage cheese, and eggs. Lifestyle support: aerobic exercise, psychotherapy, sleep.
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