by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jan 13, 2011 | Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
In our last post, we introduced one of two prevailing theories in medicine as to how neurotransmitter imbalances occur. Recall that our approach to eliminating the urge to pull is based on premise that trichotillomania, along with many other disorders, often results...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jan 6, 2011 | Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
Monoamine Theory of Neurotransmitter Imbalance Our multiple series of posts on the science behind our approach to trichotillomania will detail one of the two prevailing theories in medicine as to how neurotransmitter imbalances occur. Recall that our approach to...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Dec 30, 2010 | How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
Imbalances in Neurotransmitters Often Cause Trichotillomania We have a novel approach to help those with trichotillomania eliminate the urge to pull which allows them to stop pulling their hair out. It is based on underlying biochemical imbalances in brain chemistry,...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Dec 16, 2010 | People with trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research, What is trichotillomania
I read a post recently that related trich to an addiction. In the article, ‘It’s Trichy’ thought about the similarities between trich and an addiction, such as alcoholism. There are many similarities, but the most pressing is the very real chemical imbalance that is...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Dec 9, 2010 | Managing Trichotillomania, Support for trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
At least, not most of the time. Reuptake inhibitors represent a $20+ billion dollar industry. The first reuptake inhibitors were known as ‘nonspecific reuptake inhibitors’ or ‘tricyclic antidepressants’ and were introduced in 1958. The first selective serotonin...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Dec 2, 2010 | How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania research
We often are asked about the safety profile of amino acids, especially in conjunction with medications. In our clinic, we have seen almost no negative interactions. Marty Hinz, MD, who has an immense collection of data around the use of amino acid therapy in practice,...
