Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia.
Although these conditions have standard labels, there are often many changing and contributing factors, genetic assessments can be used to direct treatment and specific nutrient supplementation using nutrient forms such as methylated folate and methylcobalamin can impact neurotransmitter balance and ease symptoms.
Sleep difficulties are frequently associated with depression and anxiety disorders and with mental activity or worrying. Mixed findings exist concerning the alpha wave activity in conditions of anxiety, depression, and insomnia, likely due to the existence of slower and faster alpha waves, different regions of centralization and other coexisting conditions.
Oxidative stress has a huge impact on mood disorders. Increased oxidative and nitrosative stress have been shown to contribute to depression via numerous mechanisms. It is also inherently associated with inflammation and patients with depression have higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Although antidepressants are best known for their impacts on neurotransmitter availability, they also may impact depression by having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
If you want to reduce inflammation immediately - you must change your diet and get I.V. Ozone therapy. We have German Biologics to improve your neurotransmitter pathways. All I.V. therapies are MD ordered.
Melatonin is primarily produced in the pineal gland. It not only acts as a regulator of the circadian rhythm but also is a neuroprotective antioxidant. Decreased melatonin production and disrupted rhythms occur with age and factors such as electromagnetic pollution also may influence melatonin production and the circadian system. Decreased levels and altered system have also been seen in depressed individuals. Because melatonin is synthesized from serotonin, lower levels of serotonin, and its precursor tryptophan can contribute to lower melatonin levels. It has been shown to protect against central nervous system oxidative damage, reducing lipid peroxidation and oxidative damage.
We have several patients who when they were on anti-depressants showed extremely low levels of serotonin in blood serum while they were on medication. It seemed that the medication created depressed levels of serotonin. We also have liquid serotonin in stock for those who need an immediate boost.
Xymogen's Melatonin, Melatonin CR, NeuroMag Sedalin (the only Chinese formula) are great choices to address insomnia. Our patients with cancer are typically on the Melatonin CR or 20 mg every night because cancer plays a nasty trick on your biological clock by tricking your body into thinking that it is daytime all the time so cells can proliferate continuously. Sleep is critical to our survival.
It has been shown to to improve depression, sleep quality and anxiety.
Try new things. Meditation and breathing exercises will help to calm a restless mind. Find what works for you. Loving yourself, getting to the root of your insomnia and finding healthy effective ways to treat it will be the best thing you can do for yourself. Let's face it, insomnia takes a huge toll on your daily life and those around you. Giving yourself the sleep of your dreams will change your life.
If you think that mental unrest and excessive stress are just part of life and you are having trouble sleeping, visit us at Second Nature Care. We will spend the time to understand the root cause of your insomnia and/or anxiety and find the best treatment and lifestyle changes for you.
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