Brain Neurotransmitter Balance
In the distant future I see open fields for far more important researches.
Psychology will be based on a new foundation,...
Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species
What Are Neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that convey electrical signaling between nerves. They are essential for human life. Examples are: Serotonin, dopamine, glycine, GABA, norepinephrine, epinephrine.
Imbalanced Neurotransmitters Can Lead to Many Illnesses.
Many health problems occur due to the disruption of Neurotransmitter Balance. We are most popularly aware of serotonin depletion in depression and dopamine depletion in Parkinson’s. The standard medical approach is to give Serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Prozac, Zoloff, and Paxil for depression but these then cause more problems and often become ineffective over time because they do nothing to replenish baseline stores of neurotransmitters. The same is done with the prescription drug L-dopa for Parkinson’s and Ritalin for Attention Deficit Disorder. Again, effectiveness decreases and side effects increase with time because full replenishment of the core neurotransmitters is not done.
Neurotransmitter Related Health Problems:
Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Migraine and Tension Headaches, Insomnia, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, PMS, Impulsivity, Inappropriate anger, Chronic Fatigue, Burnout, Traumatic Brain Injury, Phobias, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Adrenal Fatigue, Obesity, Parkinson's, Management of Chronic Stress
Causes of Neurotransmitter Imbalance:
Genetic predisposition
Traumatic Events
Persistent Stress
Poor Diet
Neurotoxins such as pesticides, alcohol, nicotine, amphetamines
Medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Sinequan, Meridia, Dexatrim, Ritalin, Imitrex, Amiltriptyline, Wellbutrin…
(Warning!!! If you are now taking any of the above medications or are exposed to the noted neurotoxins it is important to be, at the very least, taking a Level One dosage of neurotransmitter replenishment nutrients to minimize the depletion that is on-going and to help with the effectiveness of any medications. Contact our office to obtain the appropriate supplementation.)
Restoring Neurotransmitter Balance
The most scientifically sound way of restoring neurotransmitter balance and improving the conditions caused by distorted neurotransmitter levels in the brain is with targeted, specific nutritional supplementation. Providing the right ratio of nutrients that replenish depleted brain neurotransmitters given at specific times of the day is the key to restoring health for these problems. Some neurotransmitter urine testing can be done to fine tune nutrient intake for ideal response to supplementation. Databases on clinical effectiveness show 100% response in depression, 90% success rate with migraine headaches, and 80% improvement of fibromyalgia. If a person has any condition that is typical of neurotransmitter imbalance and is not properly replenishing the brain’s reserves of these neurotransmitters with the essential nutrients they will suffer eventually. Proper diet, Chiropractic care, and improved stress management can also be extremely helpful, depending on the individual case.
For more Information
For more information about neurotransmitter balancing from the medical group that has the largest database on patients using nutritional supplementation to correct the imbalances go to Neuro Research.
Neurotransmitter Replenishment Protocols Available at Our Clinic
Here at Thomas M. Collins Chiropractic, Inc. we use the most advanced protocols for establishing proper brain neurotransmitter function with nutritional supplementation. We provide the testing kits if needed and consult with the expert physicians when necessary with difficult cases.
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