by Stop Pulling Hair Out | May 17, 2012 | Trichotillomania research
Each neurotransmitter is made from a specific amino acid through a series of steps that require specific nutrients (called cofactors). Taking these amino acids and cofactors is the only way to improve neurotransmitter levels and function in the brain because the...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | May 10, 2012 | Managing Trichotillomania
The majority of people with trich (over 80%) don’t require any testing to achieve results using amino acid therapy; we can make adjustments to the supplements and lifestyle via weekly or bi-weekly consultations (either over the phone or in office) to help them...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 26, 2012 | Trichotillomania research
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. If there are imbalances in these neurotransmitters, many bodily functions will start to function...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 19, 2012 | Trichotillomania research
As we discussed in our previous posts, most neurotransmitters are classified as either inhibitory or excitatory. Inhibitory neurotransmitters slow down the flow of information by calming and reducing the activity of neurons; they help to bring balance to the body....
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 12, 2012 | Trichotillomania research
Most neurotransmitters are classified in one of two types – inhibitory and excitatory. Inhibitory neurotransmitters slow down the flow of information by calming and reducing the activity of neurons; they help to bring balance to the body. Excitatory neurotransmitters...