Posted by julesvox on August 27, 2000, at 1:22:03
In reply to Re: Summary of 20/20 Withdrawal from Antidepressan, posted by JohnB on August 26, 2000, at 3:08:56
>Get your hormone systems tested. “Everybody
> should make sure they have a very thorough evaluation of
> their nutritional status, hormones, minerals, vitamins and
> immune system,” says Hedaya, “to enhance possibilities
> of reducing dosage or going off medicine.” Hormone
> imbalances like an underactive thyroid or deficiencies of
> amino acids and minerals, for example, can rob you of
> energy, sexual vitality and feelings of well-being and are
> easily treated.
>
> This statement interests me. Is it true? I've never heard of a test for amino acid deficiancies. Is it a standard thing a lab can do?i have been researching aminos & supplements based largely on a book called 'the diet cure' by julia ross. my impression is that it's still considered a fairly alternative health approach. ross says you can ask your doctor for a urine or blood plasma test for amino acid levels, but that 'the test may show you have plenty of amino acids, but your symptoms might indicate that you need more...the proof is in how the aminos [supplements] make you feel.' i've used aminos for digestive health problems, pms and depression and felt really positive about them. -julesvox
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