panic attacks
winter blues
suicidal thoughts
fibromyalgia, TMJ, migraines
fear of heights, water, snakes, performance, etc.
dislike hot weather
frequently wakes at 3-4 am
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Low in SERATONIN (our natural antidepressant)
afternoon or evening cravings for sweets, starches, alcohol, or cannabis
negativity, depression
worry, anxiety
low self esteem
repetitious, obsessive thoughts or behaviors
hyperactivity
irritability, rage
night-owl, insomnia, disturbed sleep, hard to
get to sleep
benefits from antidepressant drugs
Supplements: 5-HTP 50 mg or I-tryptophan 500 mg (1-3) mid-afternoon & evening, B6 cofactor 100mg/d.
Consider: Saint Johns Wort start 300mg 2x/d can go to 600mg 2x/d
Low in CATECHOLEMINE (our natural stimulant)
cravings for sweets, chocolate, caffeine or other stimulants for a lift.
depressed, bored, apathetic
lack of energy, drive
lack of focus, concentration, A.D.D.
sensitive to emotional pain or have had chronic physical pain
cry or ‘tear up” easily, sad too often
“love” certain foods, drugs, or alcohol
Supplements: Dl-Phenylalanine (DLPA) 500 mg on arising (can add mid-morning, and mid-afternoon if
needed) If anxious just use d-phenylalanine 500 mg, 2-3x/day). Whey protein or Free-form amino blend
700 mg before meals.
Low in GABA (our natural tranquilizer)
cravings for sweets, starches, alcohol or tranquilizers when stressed
over-stressed, burned out, overwhelmed
unable to relax, loosen up, meditate, pray, slow down, sleep
feel stiff and tense
Supplement: GABA 100-500 mg (I also like to add Theanine 50-150mg) once or twice a day as needed. A
popular combination called Theanine Serine (source naturals) once or twice a day as needed.
Low in BLOOD SUGAR (adequate brain glucose stabilizes mood &
appetite)
cravings for sweets, starches, and/or alcohol (especially if a meal has been missed or delayed)
irritable, shaky, stressed, headachey, if it’s been too long between meals
Supplements: L-glutamine 500 mg (2-3) on arising, between meals and at bedtime, or open capsule in
mouth for instant relief. Chromium 200 mcg (2) with each meal.
ESSENTIAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR ALL TYPES
Multivitamin and Mineral (2-6/day); Vitamin C Ascorbate 2000 mg/day; Fish Oil 2-4g a day,
Vitamin D3 3000iu a day, B complex (1-2/d), Magnesium Citrate 250mg (2x/d)
Mediterranean Anti-inflammatory Diet with modifications as needed [
a minimum of 3
meals/day, each containing 20-30 gm protein (e.g.a chicken breast, 3 eggs, 1 cup cottage cheese,
smoothie with protein powder), no less than 4 cups low-carb vegetables/day, plus only healthy fats
(coconut, walnut, or olive oil) and high carb foods (fruit, beans, potatoes) as needed. Avoid sweetened
and flour based foods, allergy foods (individual) & caffeine.]
HEALTHY MOVEMENT/GOOD SLEEP/REGULAR RELAXATION
MOVEMENT: Build up to 45 minutes or more a day of fast paced walking or other
movement that you enjoy (no less then 150 minutes a week!)
For more information:
dietcure.com, moodcure.com
© 2008 Julia Ross, M.A., author of The Diet Cure and The Mood Cure, Permission to copy with acknowledgement