Scientific Evidence for the Alternatives to Antidepressants
Here is a compilation of links to research supporting the effectiveness of the nutritional antidepressants as alternatives to antidepressants as described in “The Mood Cure” and on throughout this site.
Read MoreAdverse Effects of Antidepressant Drugs Revealed Since 2002
The Undisputed Adverse Effects of Antidepressant Drugs
Sexual dysfunction is the most common adverse effect of SSRIs use. Serotonin-generating amino acids can provide equal or better antidepressant benefits, but no sexual side effects.
Read MoreThe Criminal American Diet: Who’s Responsible?
TIME Magazine published Bryan Walsh’s “Ending the War on Fat,” a revolutionary article. Read it and my letter to the editor.
Read MoreMood Foods: How Amino Acids Feed Your Brain
The key neurotransmitters that regulate our moods and appetite are made out of nutrients called amino acids. If you are eating three meals a day with plenty of protein, your positive moods and freedom from cravings can be maintained. But many people need to kick-start a brain repair job.
Read MorePost-Optifasters Relapse: How Amino Acids Stopped It
In a study from the University of North Texas, amino acids l-glutamine, 5-HTP and DLPA helped prevent or diminish the weight gain that occurs in 90% of liquid fast diets.
Read MoreRefueling Your Brain with the Amino Acids that Eliminate Food and Emotional Eating
The Diet Cure will teach you how to use amino acid supplements to correct the brain chemistry deficiencies that are forcing you to the chocolate chip cookies.
Read MoreHere’s What Newsweek Missed About America’s Obesity Crisis
Gary Taubes’ Newsweek Julia Ross notes Gary Taubes’ Newsweek article about obesity in America misses the addictiveness of sugar and carbohydrates
Read MoreDieting and Your Brain: Tryptophan Depletion
In this excerpt from The Diet Cure, Julia traces the path of serotonin and tryptophan deficiencies, exacerbated by dieting, to the development of eating disorders and compulsions.
Read MoreThese Four Popular Diets Don’t Work and Here’s Why
Identifying the major flaws of four popular weight loss diets demonstrate how over-restricting calories inevitably results in rebound cravings, overeating, and weight gain.
Read MoreAmino Acids for the Sheltered Overeaters and Drinkers: Eliminating Cravings for Sweets, Starches and Alcohol. A recording of the weekly Alliance For Addiction Solutions round table with Julia Ross, author of The Diet Cure, The Mood Cure, and The Craving Cure and leader in the field of Nutrition and Addiction. Click here to see the video