by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jun 9, 2011 | Trichotillomania causes
Neurotransmitter imbalances often have many origins. Genetic predisposition certainly plays a role; however, genetic impact can often be overridden or minimized with other therapies. However, the most common reasons for neurotransmitter imbalances are stress and a...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Oct 15, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, Trichotillomania causes
It is a common misconception that “low levels” of serotonin (or dopamine, norepinephrine or epinephrine) are the cause for dysfunction associated with various disease states. This often leads to the inappropriate use of neurotransmitter precursors – such as 5-HTP or...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Aug 13, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, People with trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes
Neurotransmitters are a class of chemical messengers in the body that help regulate, either directly or indirectly, most of the other systems and functions in the body. Most people have heard of several common neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine,...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Oct 21, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Managing Trichotillomania
Neurotransmitter imbalances can be caused by a very large number of factors and often times a person will be impacted by a combination of factors. The most common causes of neurotransmitter imbalance include: Genetics Stress Toxic Burden Head or neck trauma...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Aug 22, 2013 | Managing Trichotillomania, People with trichotillomania
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed why taking only 5-HTP can create further neurotransmitter imbalances because of completion/inhibition in the production of neurotransmitters. This post will cover an additional issue that occurs during the degradation of...