by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Dec 23, 2014 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes
Neurotransmitters have far reaching effects in the human body and take part in the regulation and control of many bodily functions and systems, including: Mood Sleep Coordination Memory Focus Concentration Heart rate Body temperature Pleasure Hunger Learning Arousal...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Dec 11, 2014 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes
There are many factors that can create or cause neurotransmitter imbalance(s) in any given person; however, one of the most common is consuming a diet that is deficient in one or more nutrients necessary for proper neurotransmitter function. For many people, one of...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Nov 18, 2014 | Managing Trichotillomania
What we choose to drink also has a dramatic effect on neurotransmitter function. Stimulants like coffee and energy drinks deplete the excitatory neurotransmitters (like epinephrine and norepinephrine) and alcohol adversely affects serotonin and GABA production (which...
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 | Oct 7, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Managing Trichotillomania
Once a person realizes they have a neurotransmitter-based disorder or imbalance the next logical question becomes “How do I fix it?” and “What products should I use?” As we have discussed previously, amino acid therapy involves supplying each person the exact right...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Sep 16, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by recurrent, often irresistible urges to pull hair out from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes or other areas of the body despite trying to stop. Many of our clients with trichotillomania have shared tricks and tips they have...
