The Pursuit of Normalcy
Everyone tends to lean toward one of three types of behaviors to satisfy a need for adequacy or normalcy. The role of brain chemistry in achieving even the simplest physical pleasure should not be underestimated.
AROUSAL tendencies:These people seek activities or substances that increase norepinephrine and dopamine activity in the brain. Boasting about themselves and fantasizing sometimes accomplish this. They often enjoy the "rush" of adrenalin achieved from such things as cocaine, methamphetamine, compulsive gambling, compulsive shopping (or sometimes shoplifting), and constantly seeking new relationships of a sexual nature. They like to drive fast and participate in risky activities such as bungee jumping and rock climbing. The "arousal" addict needs the "joy of fear" or an external stimulant that produces a norepinephrine "high", often contrived through unnerving behavior.
The neurotransmitter that is most severely altered or depleted in this type of individual is dopamine. This deficiency, coupled with the user's tendency to neglect proper nutrition and sleep, contributes to a depleted neurochemical state. The amino acids that replenish and rebuild dopamine are l-phenylalanine and tyrosine. L-glutamine helps rebuild the GABA, which is so essential for calming the brain and body. 5-HTP improves the availability of serotonin, therefore, allowing for a more restful sleep and improved sensory perception.
The NeuroGenesis product that is shown to be the most effective for this is NeuReplenish.
SATIATION tendencies:These individuals seek to reduce negative input in their lives. They do this through one of several avenues.
Some seek activities that produce a chemistry of contentment or calm, such as meditation, yoga, etc.
Some discontented individuals will turn to alcohol for their momentary calm - some will smoke marijuana - while others seek contentment through self-medicating their way to emotional tranquility through the opium derivative drugs (e.g. morphine, heroin, codeine) used for pain relief.
For those who desire to reduce or discontinue their intake of alcohol, NeuRecover is the product choice that increases the vitamins and minerals that are needed for these nutritionally deprived people, plus amino acids that are shown to help build the neurochemistry and calm the cravings.
For those who desire to taper or quit the opium derivative drugs or who want to stop using marijuana, NeuroGenesis has a NeuBecalm'd/NeuRelieve Combo that offers the optimum building blocks for the repair of opioid levels.
Foods are often used as a means of gratification, so both overeaters and anorexics fit in this category. Overeaters generally get a perceived "calm" from the carbohydrates they eat; anorexics get their perceived "calm" because of the increased release of internal opioids (endorphins and enkephalins) as body muscle is taken apart to get protein to produce these natural "pain relievers." Both of these "means of gratification" are dangerously unhealthy.
For persons suffering the effects of anorexia, recovery should be medically monitored to carefully and slowly restore nutrients into the system. The body must learn, again, how to metabolize and utilize nutrients for health. Once stabilization has taken place and the person has been cleared medically to use supplements for support, we suggest starting with NeuBecalm'd while dealing with the stress of re-entering life management.
This satiation group is the group that is also prone to anxiety and panic and other dysfunctional situations like the various phobias. Seeking a "pain killer" (prescription or otherwise) is their way of trying to cope with their fears. If a person is actually experiencing panic (shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, sweating when they even consider doing certain things), then they should use NeuRelieve, because this formula does not contain the building blocks for norepinephrine (adrenalin) or dopamine. These two neurotransmitters do not need to be increased in these individuals.
MENTAL EXCURSION tendencies:These people compulsively search for tranquility and seek escape with activities such as some video games, excessive TV, excessive computer use. Activities that tend to have a hypnotic effect, like watching TV for long periods at a time, increase the activity of serotonin in the brain and bring about an emotional stabilization. Psyllocybin mushrooms, LSD, PCP, etc. are popular with this group.
The drugs of choice (often hallucinogens) alter serotonin activity and actually displace serotonin from its intended receptors and "distort" sensory perception; they "hear" sights and "see" sounds. The advantage of these drugs or activities to these people is that they can "change" their reality from what they don't want to something more desirable. Hallucinogens distort one's perception of objective reality.
Some of these people are searching for a place where they can maintain control over their emotions, where the universe is calm and they are less likely to overreact or "fly off the handle." While some seek the apparent safety of their living rooms through excessive TV watching, others seek the fantastic images, intensifications of light and sound, and the kaleidoscope of colors that hallucinogens offer. This is often a deadly choice.
NeuReplenish is best used here.
Summary:In each of these situations, individuals must take charge of their life and the problems they face; they must take care of themselves nutritionally through a balanced diet and exercise plan, and they need to take the proper nutritional supplement to help repair the deficits of neurotransmitter availability.
NeuroGenesis products are not intended to take the place of any prescribed medication, and are not recommended with antipsychotics or MAOI antidepressant medications. Always seek medical advice before making changes to your diet, nutritional supplement or exercise routine.
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