Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology (INE): Brain and Neurotransmitters: Advanced Topics / References
Brain and Neurotransmitters
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Guest Faculty Resources
“How to Balance Brain Chemistry, Naturally” with Dr. Hyla Cass
Recorded on February 28th, 2017
Learn how such conditions as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and substance addiction are a reflection of a biochemical imbalance, not a medication deficiency.Then discover how the use of diet and targeted nutrients, vitamins, minerals, herbs, fatty acids, and amino acids can help restore mood and brain chemistry, treat addiction, and prevent relapse.
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About Special Guest, Dr. Hyla Cass, MD:
Dr. Hyla Cass, MD is a physician, psychiatrist, and frequently quoted expert in the area of natural approaches to mental and physical health. She combines the best of leading-edge natural medicine with the modern science in her clinical practice, writings, lectures, and nationwide media appearances — on radio, TV (including The Dr. Oz Show, The View, & E-Entertainment), and in various local and national publications, including The Huffington Post.
She helps individuals withdraw from psychiatric medications and substances of abuse, or to avoid medication altogether, through the use of specific natural supplements. She has created a unique, high quality line of nutritional supplements, and she’s the author of several popular books including Supplement Your Prescription, Natural Highs, 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, and The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free.
Learn More: www.CassMD.com
Guest Faculty Resources
“Neurotransmitters: Treating Mood Disorders Naturally”
with Dr. Jess Armine
Recorded on May 4th, 2016
Emotions are the expression of the neurotransmitters in your brain. Learn the pieces necessary to address mood disorders and balance neurotransmitters.
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About Special Guest, Dr. Jess Armine:
Dr. Jess Armine’s passion is to discover and eradicate the root cause and subsequent effects of chronic illnesses in adults and children as well as to educate and empower patients and practitioners alike.
Dr. Armine is one of the few specialists in the United States specializing in correlating the Genetic SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) with Neuro-Endo-Immunology, Acquired Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Cell Wall Integrity to identify hidden imbalances, and he develops INDIVIDUALIZED treatment plans specific to the history and physiology of the individual patient.
Dr. Armine constantly researches about the latest findings in genetics and functional medicine.
Learn More: http://www.drjessarmine.com/
Guest Faculty Resources
“Functional Neurology in a General Practice: Help Your Patients Get the Sleep They Need” with Dr. Jim Otis
Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
About the Call:
Learn how to help your patients sleep, even after decades of problems, with simple non-pharmacological, non-nutritional, at-home strategies to create the conditions in their brain that support healthy sleep.
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About Special Guest, Dr. Jim Otis:
Dr. Jim Otis, DC, FACFN, FABCDD, DACNB, is a board-certified functional neurologist in practice for 35 years, specializing in drug-free treatment for people with brain injuries and strokes, childhood developmental issues, and problems with sleep.
He developed and patented BrainTime ® – an easy-to-use, at-home technology that enhances brain function in just 10 minutes a day. BrainTime has helped thousands of people to think clearly and work efficiently, recover more quickly from brain injuries and strokes, sleep deeply and wake up rested, and reduce the effects of stress.
Dr. Otis provides continuing education in the field of functional neurology for medical doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, psychotherapists, and chiropractors, and has made numerous radio and television appearances.
Learn more: www.BrainTime.com
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