Comments on: Your Brain on Food and Supplements – Acetylcholine http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html Tools to improve your mind and escape the trap Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:28:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Venus http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-27570 Venus Sun, 30 May 2010 03:01:56 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-27570 I'm looking into those books, thanks for the reply. A few years ago I read Happy Yoga - a fantastic book about transforming your life by simplifying it using Indian-based ideology (although it never comes out and says it). This book is very dramatic in the way it convinces you to change your habits, to say the least. It turned me into a vegetarian and almost a vegan. And I should clarify, I don't mean I was eating greasy grilled cheese sandwhiches and pop every day - I mean I tried the whole transformative spinach, olive oil, nuts, less dairy and eggs, no meat, less refined carbs, more whole grain, bla bla, natural skin care, animal rights, bla bla. However, with my emotional and mental issues still present, I developed an eating disorder. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT ALRIGHT TO EAT. Everyone will tell you what you should and shouldn't eat. For every well-qualified doctor or enthusiastic believer out there that will tell you not to eat one food, there is another that will tell you to eat it. There is always a scientific study, a 2,000 year old history of success or anthropological-sociological-political-humanitarian-psychological-biological-economic evidence that states why you should eat any one thing and why you SHOULDN'T as well. I have an obsessive personality and if it isn't one thing its another. I know that these 'changes' work well for a lot of people - either because they are able to let it, they happened to find that perfectly fitting diet or whatever, or they aren't too sick to begin with. However I give this message as a warning for anyone who is able to recognize an obsessive trait in themselves to BE CAREFUL. Don't let it control you, there is always something in your life that could be fixed.........*sigh* ...and this is where some final word of wisdom would be; some uplifting answer. However I have not discovered that yet... And for those who may be wondering - I was a vegetarian for a year and the only noticeable change was that I developed painful IBS......but overall, pros and cons, it wasn't worth it. I’m looking into those books, thanks for the reply. A few years ago I read Happy Yoga – a fantastic book about transforming your life by simplifying it using Indian-based ideology (although it never comes out and says it). This book is very dramatic in the way it convinces you to change your habits, to say the least. It turned me into a vegetarian and almost a vegan. And I should clarify, I don’t mean I was eating greasy grilled cheese sandwhiches and pop every day – I mean I tried the whole transformative spinach, olive oil, nuts, less dairy and eggs, no meat, less refined carbs, more whole grain, bla bla, natural skin care, animal rights, bla bla. However, with my emotional and mental issues still present, I developed an eating disorder. I COULDN’T FIGURE OUT WHAT ALRIGHT TO EAT. Everyone will tell you what you should and shouldn’t eat. For every well-qualified doctor or enthusiastic believer out there that will tell you not to eat one food, there is another that will tell you to eat it. There is always a scientific study, a 2,000 year old history of success or anthropological-sociological-political-humanitarian-psychological-biological-economic evidence that states why you should eat any one thing and why you SHOULDN’T as well. I have an obsessive personality and if it isn’t one thing its another. I know that these ‘changes’ work well for a lot of people – either because they are able to let it, they happened to find that perfectly fitting diet or whatever, or they aren’t too sick to begin with. However I give this message as a warning for anyone who is able to recognize an obsessive trait in themselves to BE CAREFUL. Don’t let it control you, there is always something in your life that could be fixed………*sigh* …and this is where some final word of wisdom would be; some uplifting answer. However I have not discovered that yet…
And for those who may be wondering – I was a vegetarian for a year and the only noticeable change was that I developed painful IBS……but overall, pros and cons, it wasn’t worth it.

]]> By: Helaine http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-27114 Helaine Fri, 28 May 2010 16:26:28 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-27114 @ Venus: I recommend reading "The Mood Cure" by Julia Ross (someone above mentioned it too.) The book CHANGED my life! (The Ultra Mind Solution and The Edge Effect are good, but not nearly as clear cut and well written as The Mood Cure. I was diagnosed to be clinically depressed with anxiety for many years and ended up in a severe 2 yr depression, that became treatment resistant to SSRIs. (At one point, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, too.) My best advice on supplements is work with your doctor (who may or may not know anything about amino acid therapy) and slowly add one or two of the recommended supplements and see how your body/brain responds. (The doctor should monitor your progress to make sure that no health issues occur, and can also note if good/bad mood and/or personality changes take place.) I take a TON of supplements at four intervals each day...it takes a LOT of discipline, but it worked for me. (When I am not as diligent and miss a few doses....I notice my body reacting.) I've been doing this since Jan 2010....and I've never felt better in my life. While at times I feel a bit nutty that I live on "vitamins" - my goal is to get my diet/eating habits up to par and then wean myself off the extra help that I wont't need (as I'll be getting it through my diet). I am 100% convinced that the nutrition we eat has a direct effect on how our body (and especially our brain!) works! In my deepest depression, I couldn't have gotten enough of the nutrients needed to fix the imbalance/deficiency with food alone. Supplements (Amino Acids) were the fast acting "cure" - for lack of a better word - for my depression/anxiety issues. Shoot me a reply and I'll be happy to share my regimen with anyone who asks. (Note: this is what I found works for me...and may not be the right combo for someone else!) On another note - I LOVE this blog! So well written and thought out. BRAVO! @ Venus: I recommend reading “The Mood Cure” by Julia Ross (someone above mentioned it too.) The book CHANGED my life! (The Ultra Mind Solution and The Edge Effect are good, but not nearly as clear cut and well written as The Mood Cure. I was diagnosed to be clinically depressed with anxiety for many years and ended up in a severe 2 yr depression, that became treatment resistant to SSRIs. (At one point, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, too.) My best advice on supplements is work with your doctor (who may or may not know anything about amino acid therapy) and slowly add one or two of the recommended supplements and see how your body/brain responds. (The doctor should monitor your progress to make sure that no health issues occur, and can also note if good/bad mood and/or personality changes take place.) I take a TON of supplements at four intervals each day…it takes a LOT of discipline, but it worked for me. (When I am not as diligent and miss a few doses….I notice my body reacting.) I’ve been doing this since Jan 2010….and I’ve never felt better in my life. While at times I feel a bit nutty that I live on “vitamins” – my goal is to get my diet/eating habits up to par and then wean myself off the extra help that I wont’t need (as I’ll be getting it through my diet). I am 100% convinced that the nutrition we eat has a direct effect on how our body (and especially our brain!) works! In my deepest depression, I couldn’t have gotten enough of the nutrients needed to fix the imbalance/deficiency with food alone. Supplements (Amino Acids) were the fast acting “cure” – for lack of a better word – for my depression/anxiety issues. Shoot me a reply and I’ll be happy to share my regimen with anyone who asks. (Note: this is what I found works for me…and may not be the right combo for someone else!)

On another note – I LOVE this blog! So well written and thought out. BRAVO!

]]> By: Venus http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-25005 Venus Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:28:50 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-25005 Ok, I have a very serious question; I have been looking all over the internet. If I have frequent anxiety, hyperhydrosis, and depression issues (self-esteem espcially) should I avoid acetylcholine? Also I have read that there is too much (I believe) of this in the brains of Borderline Personality Disoder people, like myself, what about this factored in? Ok, I have a very serious question; I have been looking all over the internet. If I have frequent anxiety, hyperhydrosis, and depression issues (self-esteem espcially) should I avoid acetylcholine? Also I have read that there is too much (I believe) of this in the brains of Borderline Personality Disoder people, like myself, what about this factored in?

]]> By: Amy http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-18493 Amy Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:27:33 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-18493 About brain memory help. Tks Me About brain memory help.

Tks Me

]]> By: Gail Peete http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-13953 Gail Peete Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:26:34 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-13953 does a lack of this affect the skin? does a lack of this affect the skin?

]]> By: serotonin, Neuroscience, brain health, brain balance — The Rat Race Trap http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-3027 serotonin, Neuroscience, brain health, brain balance — The Rat Race Trap Thu, 21 May 2009 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-3027 [...] Brain on Food and Supplements – Dopamine Your Brain on Food and Supplements – Acetylcholine Your Brain on Food and Supplements – [...] [...] Brain on Food and Supplements – Dopamine Your Brain on Food and Supplements – Acetylcholine Your Brain on Food and Supplements – [...]

]]> By: Robin Easton http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-2931 Robin Easton Tue, 19 May 2009 15:46:04 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-2931 This is VERY cool Stephen. I must have high levels of this as my memory is very sharp and I'm able to focus intensely and am highly sensory oriented, almost to the extreme and simply THRIVE on new ideas. I definitely fit the personality type you describe in this paragraph: "People with acetylcholine dominate natures are very sensory oriented. They are creative, innovative, and open to new ideas. Generally they are socially oriented. Acetylcholine natures enjoy activities involving words, ideas, and communication. Counselors, instructors, artists, writers, and actors are likely to have acetylcholine natures." I find it intersting as you say a lack of the acetylcholine can cause loss of attention or focus. It made me wonder if this lack of is related to ADD and similar disorders. I have a brilliant friend with ADD and I am going to show this article to them. This is excellent and useful info Stephen. I am primarily a vegetarian and was a vegan for many years, simply out of an inability to tolerate dairy or meat, but I did and do eat tons of the the nuts and veggies you mention here. Thank you for this wonderful info. I think it might help my friend. Bless you for such excellence. I know a lot about health and diet, etc. but had not heard about this one. Thank you thank you sooooo MUCH. :))) I love coming here as it is always exciting and fresh and new. This is VERY cool Stephen. I must have high levels of this as my memory is very sharp and I’m able to focus intensely and am highly sensory oriented, almost to the extreme and simply THRIVE on new ideas. I definitely fit the personality type you describe in this paragraph:

“People with acetylcholine dominate natures are very sensory oriented. They are creative, innovative, and open to new ideas. Generally they are socially oriented. Acetylcholine natures enjoy activities involving words, ideas, and communication. Counselors, instructors, artists, writers, and actors are likely to have acetylcholine natures.”

I find it intersting as you say a lack of the acetylcholine can cause loss of attention or focus. It made me wonder if this lack of is related to ADD and similar disorders. I have a brilliant friend with ADD and I am going to show this article to them. This is excellent and useful info Stephen. I am primarily a vegetarian and was a vegan for many years, simply out of an inability to tolerate dairy or meat, but I did and do eat tons of the the nuts and veggies you mention here.

Thank you for this wonderful info. I think it might help my friend. Bless you for such excellence. I know a lot about health and diet, etc. but had not heard about this one. Thank you thank you sooooo MUCH. :) )) I love coming here as it is always exciting and fresh and new.

]]> By: Dragos Roua http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-2917 Dragos Roua Tue, 19 May 2009 07:23:17 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-2917 Another great one in the series. I'll stick to my vegetarian diet (mostly vegetarian as I am starting to include fish, exactly salmon ;-) ) but I will watch for your recommendations. This is something very useful, Stephen :-) Another great one in the series. I’ll stick to my vegetarian diet (mostly vegetarian as I am starting to include fish, exactly salmon ;-) ) but I will watch for your recommendations. This is something very useful, Stephen :-)

]]> By: Stephen Mills http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-2911 Stephen Mills Tue, 19 May 2009 02:17:55 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-2911 @Vin, thanks. I can't wait for your article. @Jeff, nuts are brain food on steroids :-) I eat tons of peanut butter. @Alik, those foods are recommended to increase acetylcholine. Thanks for commenting! @Giovanna, thanks for stopping by and commenting. @Vin, thanks. I can’t wait for your article.

@Jeff, nuts are brain food on steroids :-) I eat tons of peanut butter.

@Alik, those foods are recommended to increase acetylcholine. Thanks for commenting!

@Giovanna, thanks for stopping by and commenting.

]]> By: Giovanna Garcia http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/your-brain-on-food-and-supplements-%e2%80%93-acetylcholine.html/comment-page-1#comment-2903 Giovanna Garcia Mon, 18 May 2009 21:18:49 +0000 http://www.ratracetrap.com/?p=1163#comment-2903 This is a great post, with a lot of useful information. I enjoy your work...keep spreading your message. :-) Giovanna Garcia Imperfect Action is better than no Action This is a great post, with a lot of useful information. I enjoy your work…keep spreading your message. :-)
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than no Action

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