Being able to distinguish neurochemical deficits, or “false” moods, from genuine emotional distress is crucial to this effort. Where current or past unresolved trauma play a role, the resulting stress will continue to erode neurotransmitter function (which may have been already deficient genetically) and overall health and well being. It is important to know how to assess and address suicidality and other critical emotional needs and refer to appropriate help when needed. This training process will give you guidance in this vital aspect of holistic care. If you are a psychotherapist you will be able to help your clients determine when psychotherapy may no longer be needed.

Forty-three million Americans were using antidepressant drugs (SSRI’s and SNRIs) in 2002. The number has doubled since then. We are also aware of the shocking reports exposing the serious side affects of these medications. Since then, most antidepressant takers have become understandably frightened, and many attempt to withdraw from their medications. Unfortunately, they often face daunting, sometimes insuperable, withdrawal symptoms and a return of often‐unbearable mood problems. 

Neuronutrient therapy, in conjunction with a prescriber and/or pharmacist can help design and monitor medication tapers, remove the discomfort of withdrawal, and, build up optimal serotonin levels. This prevents the return of depression, anxiety, insomnia and the many other symptoms of serotonin deficiency. Permanently. And quickly.

There are several types of insomnia that plague us in the “developing” world. Being able to quickly identify and correct the particular brain/body/imbalances that cause them is an art you will master in this process.

Whether you know it or not, many of your clients are struggling to some degree with food, alcohol, drug, or behavioral addictions. Negative moods and overpowering cravings continually drive them back to their neurotransmitter-altering substances. Amino acids and related therapies can eliminate even the most notoriously treatment-resistant compulsions by repairing neurotransmitter and blood sugar function. You will learn how to tactfully identify these problems and help create effective recovery strategies.

Bulimia, anorexia, and compulsive and binge eating have only become common concerns since the 1970s. The trigger? Our new and highly addictive high carbohydrate, processed food diet. This depletes the neurotransmitters that regulate appetite. This depletion can be easily corrected, though binge eaters usually require both aminos and other supplementation. 

Pain medications are the top selling and most addictive deadly drugs in America. Chronic pain affects at least 50% of the general population and 75% of those seen by health care practitioners of all kinds. Pain tolerance is regulated in large part by the neurotransmitters Endorphin, GABA and Serotonin. By restoring neurotransmitter function, pain levels may be dramatically and quickly reduced, while appropriate structural adjustments and/or other interventions are sought to remove the underlying causes of pain. 

Amino Acid Therapy can eliminate fatigue permanently and take effect in 15 minutes if the problem is caused by neurotransmitter deficiency. If additional causes of fatigue are diet-related, thyroid-related, adrenal related, or chronic insomnia-related, this nutritional therapy  process can help enormously.