March 2008 - Grand Strand Natural Awakenings

For an effective therapy, theminimum starting dosage for any aminoacid is 500 mg per day, which can beincreased gradually to 2-3,000 mg perday (except 5HTP, whose dose is 50 to300 mg, and should taken late in theday in two doses, say after lunch andat bedtime, as it tends to cause relaxation).Increase dosages slowly, over severaldays, until the desired benefits areexperienced, then leave it at that level.Most people respond to daily dosagesgiven in doses divided into 2 to 3 timesper day. Amino acids are most effectivetaken on an empty stomach with a fullglass of water, and taking a B-complexvitamin at the same time will enhancetheir effectiveness.Remember that although addictivecharacteristics are inherent forsome people, living a healthy lifestyleis possible for everyone. If you needhelp, don’t be afraid to reach out – tofriends, to family, to professionals. Bynature, addiction is a very complex,self-destructive and isolating behavior.Only through a holistic mind-bodyspiritconnection is it possible to beginthe lifelong process of recovery, and inso doing rediscover the joy, empowerment,and peace you deserve.Chance Diebold is a Naturopathicphysician, Reiki Master, Hypnotherapist,in Holden Beach, counseling people onways to attain their own form of optimalhealth through nutrition, lifestyle, homeopathy,botanical medicine, hypnotherapy,Reiki, and other natural modalities.She also acts as a patient advocatefor those experiencing serious illness orend of life issues, and as a teacher andlecturer on wholistic living and health.For more information, call (910) 297-3636 or go to DrDiebold.com.The greatestwealth is health.~VirgilMarch 200831