Those Good Ole Neurotransmitters

By now, most of us know that there are more brain chemicals in the gut than inhabit the brain! You truly are what you eat and what you feel! In this month's newsletter, there are two youtube videos discussing the basics of brain chemistry and nutrition and how we can truly choose ways to assist in balancing mood, feelings, focus and concentration. We live in an exciting time with regard to science, medicine and nutrition. What remains the most important consideration is to balance the instant (carbohydrate) energy with the long-term (protein and fat) energy. This balance allows for a steady state and from here, micro-nutrients can be tweaked for peak performance. The testing for neurotransmitter imbalances is simple - urine and saliva. These tests show the levels of serotonin (the feel good chemical), glutamate (the hyper-excitatory chemical)and other neurotransmitters. With this knowledge, the diet, supplements and even medications, can be adjusted. If your curiosity is piqued, view the Marblehead Counseling Cable programs, Perspectives on Life series. http://youtu.be/4cUBh-SP6JM http://youtu.be/wud_JDhVYWA Wishing you happiness! Julie