GABA - A Peace Maker?

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a chemical messenger in the brain that blocks certain signals in the central nervous system and creates a calming effect. It is the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. When GABA binds to a neuron, that neuron becomes less likely to generate an electrical impulse. This means a neuron that receives a message doesn't act on it, so the message is not sent to other neurons. This slowdown in message transition can help modulate mood and anxiety because GABA calms down the nervous system. Too much brain activity can damage the brain cells and lead to several negative effects including seizures and convulsions. Abnormal or impaired GABA transmission can contribute to Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Huntington’s, sleep and depressive disorders, etc. A deficiency of GABA may cause those neurons to become overexcited and damaged, which lead to impaired brain functions. A lack of GABA activity is related to excessive nervous system activity during seizures.

About 30% to 40% of neurons contain GABA and are known as GABAergic neurons. When these neurons receive a message, they release GABA into the synapses where the message is supposed to be carried on. As the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA plays a critically role in neural activity across the brain and helps modulate several different mental and cognitive processes. According to researchers, higher concentrations of GABA are associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults.

In the brain, GABA has a calming effect, and in the spinal cord, GABA allows the nervous system to process and organize information from the senses. GABA supplements are also used as a remedy for sleep issues. Some studies suggested that GABA supplements can improve sleep onset and duration, reduce drowsiness in the morning, and help reduce fatigue.

Researchers have also shown that GABA can have a beneficial effect on blood pressure, and consuming GABA may delay or prevent the early onset of blood pressure related conditions.
Here are some amazing health benefits of GABA:

• Improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia.
• Reduces anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.
• Improves cognitive function and long-term memory.
• May reduce hypertension and lower blood pressure.
• Reduces inflammatory responses of the body and supports immunity.

Dietary sources of GABA include green tea, white tea, and oolong tea, some tea companies also add GABA to their tea blends for an additional boost. If you enjoy drinking tea, this is probably the easiest way to naturally increase GABA. L-theanine is one of the key amino acids found in tea, which might also stimulate the production of GABA in your brain. Food sources include Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, certain peas and beans, grains such as rice, oats, wheat, and barley, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, soybeans, Tempeh, mushrooms, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, sprouted grains, nuts, especially walnuts and almonds, sunflower seeds, fish, fruits such as citrus fruits and berries, and Cocoa, etc.

GABA may cause a drop in blood pressure and may interact with antihypertensive medicines, such as propranolol, metoprolol, and others. You should check with a healthcare provider before taking GABA in any form. Taking GABA supplements with medication for epilepsy might increase the effect of the medication. If you're currently taking medication for anxiety or panic disorder, depression, or ADHD, avoid suddenly stopping your medication and replacing it with GABA supplements. GABA activity and production can be affected by alcohol and other drugs. Alcohol promotes GABA receptor activity. This can create a temporary feeling of calm and relaxation, but you won't get the same effect over time. People may build up a tolerance, which makes the body require more of the substance to achieve the same feeling. Overdosing or taking multiple GABA-modulating drugs and alcohol can lead to respiratory depression (slow breathing) due to increased GABA signaling in the brain stem.
 
GABA supplements are generally considered safe, but lack of data for long term safety currently. There's almost no research on the effects or safety of taking GABA while pregnant or breastfeeding. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should be cautious for taking GABA supplements because GABA can impact the endocrine system that produces hormones. For sleep, studies have used dosages ranging from 100-200mg. If you're taking GABA to treat high blood pressure, you'll need a much lower dose. Researchers have studied 10-20mg doses, and higher doses up to 500 mg are recommended under a healthcare practitioner's supervision.

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What Can T2 Thyroid Hormone Do to Your Health?

T2 refers to 3,5-diiodo-L-thyronine, which is considered to be a bio-identical hormone that looks identical to the same T2 that your body produces in a healthy state. T2 appears to be one of the most important thyroid hormones for regulating metabolism. The higher your basal metabolic rate is, the easier it is to lose weight. Unlike white fat, brown fat is more metabolically active if you want to lose weight because it helps your body burn fat and increases heat production, also known as thermogenesis. For a long time, T2 is considered only from your body by breaking down T4 and T3. But there is clear evidence now that your thyroid is actively making T2. If you have thyroid disease, you may be low in T2 and it is often ignored how important T2 is to your body. Some studies showed people who had their thyroid removed only produce half the amount of T2. Studies have shown those with low levels of thyroid hormone often have higher levels of blood cholesterol. T2 is required to activate many detoxification enzymes. T2 also increases the energy production from mitochondria. People who take thyroid hormone replacement are not producing enough T2 compared to healthy populations, this also applies to pregnant women, who are not producing enough T2. 

Let’s dive into the functions of different thyroid hormones. T4 is the main thyroid hormone, which is high in hyperthyroidism or too much T4 medication. It can be low for untreated hypothyroidism or those who take T3 medication only. T3 is the active thyroid hormone precursor to T2. Low in some on T4 medication and high in hyperthyroidism or those who are on T3 medication. Reverse T3 is a form of deactivated T4, which is high in those with inflammatory conditions. Instead of creating T3, your body starts to create reverse T3 due to inflammation, toxicity, poor gut health, and sleep deprivation, which blocks the function of T3 leading to a decreased metabolism. T2 is an important thyroid hormone that is low in those who take thyroid medication or the elderly. Lack of T2 can cause hypothyroidism symptoms. Currently, there is no test for it.

Here are some important functions of T2:

• Increases basal metabolic rate and boosts weight loss.
• Increases brown fat and optimizes muscle mass.
• Prevents insulin resistance.
• Increases mitochondria energy production.
• Improves cholesterol profile.
• Prevents cancers.

An interesting point about T2 is that it is available over the counter, which means you don’t need a prescription to get it. However, synthetic T2 in the pills is not the same as the T2 your body produces and it can be dangerous. A few studies suggest that the dosage of T2 should not exceed 300 mcg per day. higher doses of T2 can cause damage and have been shown to cause cardiac damage in just four weeks. T2 does have a weak affinity for the T3 receptor, but it can cause hyperthyroid symptoms when dosing exceeds 300 mcg per day. Another problem is that T2 supplementation can bioaccumulate to dangerous levels within the liver. The best way to optimize your T2 production is to optimize your thyroid function with a healthy diet and nutritional supplements, such as selenium, which helps glutathione production to protect the thyroid gland; iodine, which is a base molecule for the thyroid hormones; curcumin, which protects the thyroid gland and reduces inflammation; tyrosine, which is an amino acid that supports levels of the thyroid hormones T4 and T3, the body cells combine iodine with the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4; and Schisandra berries, which help reduce heavy metal toxicity that is associated with a greater risk of thyroid autoimmunity. These are just a few key nutrients.

I am going to give a talk on "Unlock the Cosmic Codes" on Nov.28th in the evening at the Art Centre in Parksville. This is a very interesting topic, it links to our health especially heart function as well from an energetic point of view. Here are some highlights of my talk:

• The cosmic codes of death, rebirth, and evolution.
• The connection of DNA, light, sound, frequencies, and Sacred Geometry.
• What are the mechanism and fundamental principles of cosmic evolution including stars and species?
• How can life be formed in the simplest way without intervention? What is the energetic connection between the heart and Mother Earth?
• How to predict cosmic cycles and events from quantum physics and Yugas?
• Why is light body activation so important for ascension and how to achieve it?
• How to activate 5D Stargate for ascension?
• How to harness ancient universal languages to raise your vibration, sharpen your intuition, boost your creativity and manifestation power, and bring enlightenment and high consciousness to your body, mind, and spirit.

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