Tag: concentration

Addicted to Carbs?

You may know of the benzodiazepine drugs Valium and Xanax. They are highly addictive drugs that help you to feel good by boosting a calming neurotransmitter in the brain.  This then activates dopamine, the gratification hormone. Did you know that a study has found extracts of wheat and potatoes contain pharmacologically active benzodiazepines? The identical Read More …

Anxiety and Panic Disorders

Science suggests that people who are prone to anxiety may have too many or too few neurotransmitters in the brain. Neuro-transmitters, such as gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Serotonin, are thought to be low in Anxiety and Panic Disorders.  So what can we do to help these neurotransmitters?  Herbal medicine and certain nutrients can balance Read More …