Neuropsyciatry

Question 1

Name three excitatory neurotransmitters (chemical messengers to the brain.)

Answer 1

1. epinephrin(EPI) 2. dopamine 3. norepinephrin(NE)

Question 2

Which 2 excitatory neurotransmitters come from the adrenals?

Answer 2

Epinephrin and norepinephrin

Question 3

Name two inhibitory neurotransmitters.

Answer 3

Serotonin and GABA

Question 4

Name 3 common patterns of imbalance in EPI and NE.

Answer 4

1. High EPI/High NE (wired) 2.Low EPI/ High NE (chronic stress w adrenal fatigue. 3. Low EPI/Low NE (chronic stress with adrenal exaustion) Burnout.

Question 5

If serotonin is low what are S/S?

Answer 5

tearful, depressed, physical discomfort, sleep disturbance

Question 6

If dopamine is low, what are S/S?

Answer 6

apathetic depression, low libido, irritable, difficulty loosing weight

Question 7

If GABA is low what are S/S?

Answer 7

Anxious, on edge, irritable.

Question 8

What are 6 Nutritional supplements for neurotransmitter health?

Answer 8

1. Omega 3 oils. 2. b complex vitamins 3. 5HTP 4. Magnesium 5. SAMe 6. Theanine

Question 9

What are 2 cautions with SAMe use?

Answer 9

It can cause Mania. it can raise homocystine levels.

Question 10

Name 3 herbs and one food that help produce neurotransmitters.

Answer 10

1. St. Johns Wort. 2. Kava Kava 3. Holy Basil and Fava beans