Posted by dessbee on July 10, 2006, at 15:14:31
In reply to Re: my symptoms:, posted by heaven help me on July 10, 2006, at 11:05:43
Pycnogenol (Pine Bark Extract)contains oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) just like grape seed extract in "Sleep 'n Restore"
It has an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antihistamine effect.
It will not cause "sluggishness" when you wake up in the morning but it can make you fatigue if you use it during the day. I only recomend it at night if you suffer from depression. If you suffer from anxiety it may also help during the day. Please do not go for high doses. Try moderate doses first(20-40 mg)TMG (trimethylglycine) is a methyldonor and it is made from sugar beets. Methylation is necessary in the final step of Noradrenalin, Dopamine and Melatonin synthesis. It will also reduce Histamine and Homocystein, both are substances associated with depression.
Some consider TMG a cheap version of SAME (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) since it works in a similar way. My oppinion is that TMG has very few side-effects.Magnesium should be considered as an antagonist to Calcium. Magnesium has an inhibitory effect and Calcium has an excitatory effect on the brain. Magnesium blocks the release of any neurotransmitter, Calcium will increase the release of any neurotransmitter.
You will be more sensetive to Magnesium if you have low blood pressure since magnesium causes vasodilatation.5 little ones! I do not have kids myself but I have seen most of the Nanny shows on TV to understand how stressful it is. One thing I have noticed from the shows is the importance of a helpful husband/father, who takes part in household work and in raising the kids. Maybe those shows can give you strategies for dealing with your family.
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