GABA
GABA, known as “nature’s valium”, is a calming neurotransmitter that acts in opposition to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, which is often found in excess in the Standard American Diet (SAD).
GABA Articles
Neurotransmitter Imbalances Main Info Page
What Are Neurotransmitter Imbalances? Neurotransmitter imbalances are common in mood and behavior disorders such as: Bipolar disorder Depression Anxiety Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Pyrrole disorder Eating disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ADHD/ADD Schizophrenia Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Addictive behaviors Many ... Read More
How to Reduce Inflammation
It's important to know how to reduce inflammation if your child has a neurodevelopmental disorder, mood disorder, autoimmune disorder or other chronic health condition. Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting against harmful pathogens and toxins and protecting itself. An ... Read More
Supplement Checklist
Our supplement checklist guides you through the basics; consult your healthcare practitioner for specific information about your child's needs. Does your child take an active B-vitamin complex to help calm down anxiety and support the nervous system? Does your child ... Read More
Essential Nutrients
Due to soil depletion and farming practices, many of the crops grown today (even organic) are missing essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that they used to have decades ago. Major nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6 and ... Read More
Food Affects Mood
How Does Food Affect Mood? No one likes to hear the old adage "you are what you eat", but food affects mood, especially for children. Children in general can be very sensitive to foods, resulting in mood changes very quickly ... Read More
Piracetam: A Powerful Learning Tool for Learning Disabilities and Dyspraxia
Kelly Dorfman, MS, LDN discusses how piracetam can help with ADHD and learning disabilities. Rosie had multiple learning and language disabilities related to a seizure disorder that had resisted medical treatment. "The little men in my head make the lights ... Read More
SPD, ADHD and Autism Calming Strategies
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND provides ideas for calming strategies for those with SPD, ADHD, autism and other chronic health conditions. The brain needs a balance between excitatory and calming chemicals to control the body's activity level ... Read More
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