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 | 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...
