What is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)?
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that your body synthesizes and it is used to make the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Depression, anxiety, sleep, weight gain, and GI issues are affected by serotonin. Saying ‘low serotonin’ is the cause of these...
COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Orders – What Do You Need or Want?
The COVID-19 crisis and stay at home orders has been somewhat challenging for me. I have no partner/spouse. It is me, my 3 (adorable) dogs, my cat, lots of food, music, tv, books and the internet. Oh, and my telephone. (I am catching up with friends. And, I continue...
Reset Your Mindset – The Key To Rest
This dramatic COVID-19 crisis is forcing all of us to take pause. We have the opportunity to get to know ourselves better. When I was a child I remember having a glass in half-empty attitude. I remember calling it realism. Somewhere along the way, I learned to see the...
Anxiety Crushers & Immune Supporters
What do I do for Immune Support? 1. Sleep 8 hours/night 2. Eat Clean, Eat Veggies – 3. Minimize Stress listen to music read set aside time for difficult conversations or tasks 4. Wash hands often with antibacterial soap for 20-30 seconds Also, I take the...