How much protein a day should I eat to support recovery and what type?
We recommend that you eat a minimum of 15-20 grams of protein every 3-4 hours. This equals 60-80 grams per day. Petite women might be able to get away with 40 grams a day, especially if their blood type is not O. O’s seems to need more animal protein for optimal health. Tall, robust bodybuilders […]
Energy anyone?
Fatigue and general tiredness may lead to cravings for sugar and stimulants in susceptible people. Fatigue has a number of different causes, requiring different solutions. A functional medical doctor or a Level 2 coach from the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition may help you figure it out.
What is Amino Acid Therapy?
Amino acid therapy is the use of specific over-the-counter, free-form amino acids to quickly provide the brain with key precursors to its 4 major mood mediating neurotransmitter systems. Research and clinical practice indicate that these amino acids typically cross the blood-brain barrier and create a mood shift within 20 minutes.
Why Missing a Meal Might Be a Primary Relapse Trigger for ALL Addictions!
Relatively low blood sugar reflects in lower glucose supply to the PFC, thereby lowering willpower, and the ability to say “NO”.
Amino Acid & L-Tyrosine
The very first amino acid I ever used was 33 years ago in 1988. I was referred to an integrative MD by my nutritionist after she discovered that I had had untreated Celiac Disease since I was 2 years old. Among other things, I still had severe chronic fatigue (though better since I was then off gluten), and a deep, dark apathetic depression.
The Difference Between “Tummy Hunger” and “Brain Hunger”
“But I don’t feel hungry!” was the response my 42 year-old male client from LA, gave me today. I had asked him if his bouts of brain fog and irritability yesterday were during longstretches without food, and he admitted againthat he only eats one or two meals a day. I had learned this from him […]
Are You Ready for a Craving Cure?
What is your craving profile? Which foods are you most attracted to? How many of them belong to the unhealthy group of foods? Can you work towards controlling the craving for these food items to achieve both short-term and long-term health goals?
What is Mental Health Nutrition
What are the benefits of Mental Health Nutrition? When I was in school, 30 odd years ago, I was taught that if any of my client’s symptoms were organic or biochemical in nature, I had to refer to a psychiatrist for medication. There was no grey area. I was not taught how to determine if […]
