Our Exclusive Xtra Thin High Performance Neurotransmitter Balancing and Weight Loss programs place the emphasis on restoring overall health through a unique blend of proprietary, professional grade amino acid supplements and a balanced nutritional eating plan. This way of addressing client’s needs allows it to be fully customizable in nature and scope of care. Weight loss of 8-14 pounds in just 14 days has become the norm for most of our clients, as they return to homeostasis (body functions in balance). The sensible eating plan requires you eat a wide variety of normal natural food prepared deliciously in your own special homemade way. This program is recognized nationally and has allowed our clients to successfully attain their weight loss goals for the last 11 years.
What are Neurotransmitters?
The human brain makes over 100 chemical messengers called neurotransmitters--each programmed to relay special messages throughout the brain and body. Neurotransmitters are produced and stored in the brain cells (neurons), and are released into action when neurons are electrically activated. Neurotransmitters are responsible for every thought, mood, pain and pleasure sensation that we feel. They control our energy level, appetite and what foods we crave. Neurotransmitters regulate how well we sleep and even our sex drive.
How Neurotransmitters Work.
The brain is composed of billions of branching tree-like nerve cells called neurons. They stretch out but never actually touch each other. Neurotransmitters are small messenger chemicals that are produced and stored in the nerve cell endings.
When a neuron is activated, an electrical current passes through the cell out to its branching nerve endings causing the release of its neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters drift out into the space between cells (synaptic space). The neurotransmitters attach onto surfaces of neighboring neurons at special docking sites called receptors. When enough receptors are occupied, the cell is activated and an electrical current rapidly pulsates down the cell causing release of its neurotransmitters. This electro-chemical process passes on affecting millions of neurons in an instant.
When sufficient amounts of neurotransmitters are not available to dock onto receptors, the resulting brain electrical signal is weak. Signs and symptoms of neurotransmitter deficiencies occur.
Neurotransmitters Deficiencies and Dysfunction
Conditions Associated With Neurotransmitter Deficiencies or Dysfunction
Proper amounts of neurotransmitters are necessary for maintaining optimal mental and physical health. Common conditions associated with serotonin/dopamine deficiencies include:
•Depression
•Anxiety and Panic Attacks
•Chronic fatigue
•Fibromyalgia
•Headaches-especially migraines
•Premenstrual Syndrome
•Appetite and Eating Disorders, especially binging or bulimia
•Seasonal Affective Disorder
•Addictions
•Attention Deficit Disorder
•Chronic pain
•Insomnia
•Irritability and Anger Disorders
•Low motivation
•Compulsive Disorders
•Decreased sex desire
Neurotransmitter levels are highest in the morning and dwindle by late afternoon and evening.
Signs and Symptoms of Neurotransmitter Deficiencies
Neurotransmitter levels can be measured by laboratory testing, through our simple take home urine or saliva test kits, for a reasonable additional charge. However, signs of deficiencies can be easily recognized clinically by the symptoms they cause. Our mood, behavior, attitude, energy level and certain thoughts toward food (i.e. cravings) give important clues. The types of food we crave (starches, chocolate, or sweets) and times of day we crave them (late afternoon or evening) characterize specific neurotransmitter deficiencies.
Predictable 'slumps' in serotonin occur: daily around 3 p.m.; monthly 1-2 weeks before menses; and yearly in the fall and winter.
What Causes Neurotransmitter Deficiencies?
Your Neurotransmitter levels decline because of:
Prolonged Emotional or Physical Stress - The body depends on neurotransmitters to help deal with stressful experiences. Prolonged, chronic stress takes it toll on the "stress hormones and neurotransmitters. As stress continues, they become depleted.
Aging - Past age forty, 60% of adults have developed neurotransmitter deficiencies. Aging neurons make smaller amounts of neurotransmitters. Also, as we get older, the body does not respond as effectively to them.
Restrictive Dieting - Unhealthy eating habits limit the amounts of basic building blocks available for neurotransmitter synthesis. This is the most common cause of self-induced neurotransmitter deficiencies.
Studies from major universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Oxford, have documented that women on diets significantly deplete their serotonin within three weeks of dieting. This induced serotonin deficiency eventually leads to increased cravings, moodiness and poor motivation. These all contribute to rebound weight gain - the most common yet unfortunate consequence of dieting.
Dieting causes significant serotonin depletion in women.
Increasing neurotransmitter production during dieting is strongly encouraged to avoid yo-yo dieting. This is accomplished by taking dietary neurotransmitter precursor supplements during dieting.
Dopamine works like an 'on/off hunger switch' while serotonin adjusts appetite like a 'dimmer switch' signaling fullness
Abnormal Sleep: Poor sleep habits interfere with critical neurotransmitter - hormone cycles. Many neurotransmitters responsible for proper sleep, especially serotonin, are produced during REM sleep around 2-3 a.m. Serotonin converts to melatonin, the sleep hormone. When serotonin levels are low, melatonin levels will also be low. Disrupted sleep occurs and less neurotransmitters are produced causing a vicious cycle.
Certain Medications: Long-term use of diet pills, stimulants, pain pills, narcotics and recreational drugs can deplete neurotransmitter stores. The use of ma huang, ephedra and prescription diet pills (like phen-fen, Fastin, phentermine) use up large amounts of dopamine and serotonin. This can result in “rebound” appetite control problems, low energy, unstable mood and sluggish metabolism.
Neurotoxins: Heavy metal toxicity, chemical pesticides, fertilizers, certain cleaning agents, industrial solvents, and recreational drugs cause damage to the neuron and decrease neurotransmitter production. Excess caffeine, nicotine and alcohol can be neurotoxic. The street drug, Ecstasy, has particularly concerning neurotoxic effects. It can completely drain serotonin and permanently damage the neuron making treatment impossible.
Hormone Imbalances: Hormones influence neurotransmitter release and activity. If hormones are deficient or are off balance, neurotransmitters do not function well.
Women crave carbohydrates more than men.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a classic example of how low serotonin levels can temporarily shift each month. Mood, appetite and sleep can be severely disrupted one to two weeks before the menstrual cycle.
Another neurotransmitter imbalance occurs during menopause when dramatic changes in mood, energy, sleep, weight, and sexual desire occur.
Women have 1/3 less amounts of serotonin than men, which may account for more rapid weight loss in men.
Genetic Predisposition: Some people are born with a limited ability to make adequate amounts of neurotransmitters. They exhibit deficiency symptoms as children or young adults and often have relatives who suffered from significant mental illnesses. As they get older, affected individuals experience even more profound symptoms and debilitation.
Amino acids are known as building blocks of the proteins needed to make the cells, organs and tissues that make up your body. These same amino acids from neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) which communicate with the brain to run all of the important functions of your body - breathing, heartbeat, eye blinking and yes, even maintenance of weight. When these neurotransmitters are deficient or unusable your body doesn't function correctly - which can hinder any diet plan and make weight loss a struggle.
Neurotransmitters can be damaged by chemicals such as those found in ADD ADHD drugs, Depression drugs, prescription drugs and SSRI’s, Arthritis Drugs , Heart medicines and recreational drugs such as Ecstasy. They can also be depleted by stress, yo-yo dieting and other environmental factors.
Xtra Thin Balance supplements contain only pure amino acids and all-natural cofactor ingredients such as Vitamin C, B6, Calcium, folic acid, etc - with No caffeine, ephedrine, sugar or artificial colors.
Xtra Thin personally tailors supplement and dietary programs for each individual client using one or more supplements.
What are Neurotransmitters?
The human brain makes over 100 chemical messengers called neurotransmitters--each programmed to relay special messages throughout the brain and body. Neurotransmitters are produced and stored in the brain cells (neurons), and are released into action when neurons are electrically activated. Neurotransmitters are responsible for every thought, mood, pain and pleasure sensation that we feel. They control our energy level, appetite and what foods we crave. Neurotransmitters regulate how well we sleep and even our sex drive.
How Neurotransmitters Work.
The brain is composed of billions of branching tree-like nerve cells called neurons. They stretch out but never actually touch each other. Neurotransmitters are small messenger chemicals that are produced and stored in the nerve cell endings.
When a neuron is activated, an electrical current passes through the cell out to its branching nerve endings causing the release of its neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters drift out into the space between cells (synaptic space). The neurotransmitters attach onto surfaces of neighboring neurons at special docking sites called receptors. When enough receptors are occupied, the cell is activated and an electrical current rapidly pulsates down the cell causing release of its neurotransmitters. This electro-chemical process passes on affecting millions of neurons in an instant.
When sufficient amounts of neurotransmitters are not available to dock onto receptors, the resulting brain electrical signal is weak. Signs and symptoms of neurotransmitter deficiencies occur.
Neurotransmitters Deficiencies and Dysfunction
Conditions Associated With Neurotransmitter Deficiencies or Dysfunction
Proper amounts of neurotransmitters are necessary for maintaining optimal mental and physical health. Common conditions associated with serotonin/dopamine deficiencies include:
•Depression
•Anxiety and Panic Attacks
•Chronic fatigue
•Fibromyalgia
•Headaches-especially migraines
•Premenstrual Syndrome
•Appetite and Eating Disorders, especially binging or bulimia
•Seasonal Affective Disorder
•Addictions
•Attention Deficit Disorder
•Chronic pain
•Insomnia
•Irritability and Anger Disorders
•Low motivation
•Compulsive Disorders
•Decreased sex desire
Neurotransmitter levels are highest in the morning and dwindle by late afternoon and evening.
Signs and Symptoms of Neurotransmitter Deficiencies
Neurotransmitter levels can be measured by laboratory testing, through our simple take home urine or saliva test kits, for a reasonable additional charge. However, signs of deficiencies can be easily recognized clinically by the symptoms they cause. Our mood, behavior, attitude, energy level and certain thoughts toward food (i.e. cravings) give important clues. The types of food we crave (starches, chocolate, or sweets) and times of day we crave them (late afternoon or evening) characterize specific neurotransmitter deficiencies.
Predictable 'slumps' in serotonin occur: daily around 3 p.m.; monthly 1-2 weeks before menses; and yearly in the fall and winter.
What Causes Neurotransmitter Deficiencies?
Your Neurotransmitter levels decline because of:
Prolonged Emotional or Physical Stress - The body depends on neurotransmitters to help deal with stressful experiences. Prolonged, chronic stress takes it toll on the "stress hormones and neurotransmitters. As stress continues, they become depleted.
Aging - Past age forty, 60% of adults have developed neurotransmitter deficiencies. Aging neurons make smaller amounts of neurotransmitters. Also, as we get older, the body does not respond as effectively to them.
Restrictive Dieting - Unhealthy eating habits limit the amounts of basic building blocks available for neurotransmitter synthesis. This is the most common cause of self-induced neurotransmitter deficiencies.
Studies from major universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Oxford, have documented that women on diets significantly deplete their serotonin within three weeks of dieting. This induced serotonin deficiency eventually leads to increased cravings, moodiness and poor motivation. These all contribute to rebound weight gain - the most common yet unfortunate consequence of dieting.
Dieting causes significant serotonin depletion in women.
Increasing neurotransmitter production during dieting is strongly encouraged to avoid yo-yo dieting. This is accomplished by taking dietary neurotransmitter precursor supplements during dieting.
Dopamine works like an 'on/off hunger switch' while serotonin adjusts appetite like a 'dimmer switch' signaling fullness
Abnormal Sleep: Poor sleep habits interfere with critical neurotransmitter - hormone cycles. Many neurotransmitters responsible for proper sleep, especially serotonin, are produced during REM sleep around 2-3 a.m. Serotonin converts to melatonin, the sleep hormone. When serotonin levels are low, melatonin levels will also be low. Disrupted sleep occurs and less neurotransmitters are produced causing a vicious cycle.
Certain Medications: Long-term use of diet pills, stimulants, pain pills, narcotics and recreational drugs can deplete neurotransmitter stores. The use of ma huang, ephedra and prescription diet pills (like phen-fen, Fastin, phentermine) use up large amounts of dopamine and serotonin. This can result in “rebound” appetite control problems, low energy, unstable mood and sluggish metabolism.
Neurotoxins: Heavy metal toxicity, chemical pesticides, fertilizers, certain cleaning agents, industrial solvents, and recreational drugs cause damage to the neuron and decrease neurotransmitter production. Excess caffeine, nicotine and alcohol can be neurotoxic. The street drug, Ecstasy, has particularly concerning neurotoxic effects. It can completely drain serotonin and permanently damage the neuron making treatment impossible.
Hormone Imbalances: Hormones influence neurotransmitter release and activity. If hormones are deficient or are off balance, neurotransmitters do not function well.
Women crave carbohydrates more than men.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a classic example of how low serotonin levels can temporarily shift each month. Mood, appetite and sleep can be severely disrupted one to two weeks before the menstrual cycle.
Another neurotransmitter imbalance occurs during menopause when dramatic changes in mood, energy, sleep, weight, and sexual desire occur.
Women have 1/3 less amounts of serotonin than men, which may account for more rapid weight loss in men.
Genetic Predisposition: Some people are born with a limited ability to make adequate amounts of neurotransmitters. They exhibit deficiency symptoms as children or young adults and often have relatives who suffered from significant mental illnesses. As they get older, affected individuals experience even more profound symptoms and debilitation.
Amino acids are known as building blocks of the proteins needed to make the cells, organs and tissues that make up your body. These same amino acids from neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) which communicate with the brain to run all of the important functions of your body - breathing, heartbeat, eye blinking and yes, even maintenance of weight. When these neurotransmitters are deficient or unusable your body doesn't function correctly - which can hinder any diet plan and make weight loss a struggle.
Neurotransmitters can be damaged by chemicals such as those found in ADD ADHD drugs, Depression drugs, prescription drugs and SSRI’s, Arthritis Drugs , Heart medicines and recreational drugs such as Ecstasy. They can also be depleted by stress, yo-yo dieting and other environmental factors.
Xtra Thin Balance supplements contain only pure amino acids and all-natural cofactor ingredients such as Vitamin C, B6, Calcium, folic acid, etc - with No caffeine, ephedrine, sugar or artificial colors.
Xtra Thin personally tailors supplement and dietary programs for each individual client using one or more supplements.
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