Dear Trudy, your recommendation of using GABA for anal cramps has changed my life. I don’t experience them often but when I do they are nasty. A crushed pill or open capsule on the tongue works wonders, almost instantly. However, I want to add, after hearing your presentation on the Parkinson’s summit and your mention […]
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Berberine in perimenopause and menopause: improving mood, calming the anxious mind, and improving heart health, blood sugar and bone health
… Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid derived from plants of the generis Berberis, has been recognized as being capable of decreasing oxidative stress, LDL, triglycerides, and insulin resistance and of improving the mood. This review describes the cellular and clinical effects associated with the use of berberine, which suggest that this molecule could be an effective […]
How to accurately measure a small amount of powdered GABA and other GABA options when GABA Calm is not tolerated
Brenda finds one GABA Calm helps her sleep but more than one affects her sleep and she suspects the sugar alcohols in the product. She’d like advice on using an alternative and how to accurately measure a small amount of powdered GABA. Here is her question in her own words: I have been on the […]
DLPA vs DPA for pain, food cravings, depression, grief, lack of joy; and impacts of DLPA on sleep, and feeling more stressed/anxious
A very common question I get is from folks asking about the difference between the amino acids DPA (d-phenylalanine) and DLPA (dl-phenylalanine) for endorphin support and endorphin/dopamine support. I dedicate an entire blog to this question explaining the differences and which one I use for weepiness, heart-ache, pain and energy. I also discuss where tyrosine […]
Chunky Coconut Cauliflower Rice Recipe (low oxalate, Paleo/keto, low carb) and loaded with glucosinolates
I love cauliflower any which way – like steamed with butter or roasted in coconut oil – and I’m always looking for new ideas to enjoy this healthy, yummy and very versatile cruciferous vegetable. I also like to modify recipes to my own liking and this recipe is a version of a new favorite of […]
Licorice intake, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system and licorice-induced adverse effects on the cardiovascular system
Licorice, today chiefly utilized as a flavoring additive in tea, tobacco and candy, is one of the oldest used herbs for medicinal purposes and consists of up to 300 active compounds. The main active constituent of licorice is the prodrug glycyrrhizin, which is successively converted to 3β-monoglucuronyl-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (3MGA) and 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) in the […]