Sat, Sep-28-02, 00:47
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Posts: 12,775
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Plan: Ketogenic
Stats: -/-/-
BF:
Progress: 100%
Location: Vancouver
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I think a lot of it has to do with seratonin and beta endorphin, the stuff that tells your brain to make you "feel good". I notice in a lot of newbie's posts that they have trouble getting through induction, and I think that the drastic reduction in carbs - which a lot of us are dependent on for the "feel good" brain activity is what makes it so difficult. Your brain will start screaming for carbs to get those levels up and that causes cravings and causes some to "fall off the wagon". So, you have to replace the carbs with other stuff that will stimulate seratonin and beta-endorphin. Excercise, meditating, stopping to "smell the roses", really enjoying yourself and appreciating the good things in your life all help.
A supplement that's helpful in the treatment of cravings is L-Glutamine. Here is the scoop...
-a non-essential amino acid
-one of two primary energy providers that burn glycogen to provide fuel for the brain
-protein building block - supplies the brain with energy and nourishment for healthy brain function.
-enhances mental alertness, learning processes and is also required by the brain as a neurotransmitter
-necessary for burning glycogen, a principle fuel for the brain and also for stimulating a variety of neuro-functions
-onsidered beneficial for reducing sugar and alcohol cravings
-reduces pain and alleviates fatigue caused by poor metabolism
-naturally produced by the liver and kidneys
-additional supplementation may be beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism, reducing cravings and mental degeneration
-may be used to help treat colitis, dizziness, ulcers, motion sickness, hypertension, ear infection and sore throat
There you have it!
Karen
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