by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 23, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, Trichotillomania causes
The adrenal glands are your ‘fight-or-flight’ organ; basically, they help you respond to stress. However, long periods of excessive stress can diminish the adrenals ability to adapt, which means you won’t cope with stress as well. It can also lead to a whole host of...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 9, 2015 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes
The underlying cause for the urge to pull in many people diagnosed with trichotillomania is neurotransmitter imbalance. There are many possible causes for this underlying imbalance, but stress of some sort often initiates the process and will cause an increase in the...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Mar 12, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, Trichotillomania causes
I am often asked if there is a correlation between serotonin and pulling hair out or between serotonin and the urge to pull hair out. This question usually stems from the fact that most of the medications prescribed to those with trichotillomania are selective...
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 4, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Trichotillomania causes
Many of the processed foods we eat contain chemicals, colors, flavor-enhancers and dyes that are known to disrupt proper neurotransmitter function. In addition, high-quality protein is needed on a daily basis to supply the necessary amino acids to allow the body to...
