Neurotransmitters role in Insomnia.

Neurotransmitters role in Insomnia.

Virtually all functions in life are controlled by neurotransmitters which are chemicals. They are the brain's messengers. They are controlling the communication between nerve cells (neurons) by transmitting molecules. These molecules are known as neurotransmitter. We have about 50 of them.

When neurotransmitter levels are inadequate we feel more stressed, sluggish, and out-of-control.

Let's look at the Neurotransmitter Imbalances and the 4 major neurotransmitters. They are: Serotonin, Dopamine, Glutamate and Epinephrine.

Depression, Anxiety and other mood disorders are directly related to imbalances with neurotransmitter.

EPINEPHRINE, also known as adrenaline is a neurotransmitter.

It regulates attention, mental focus, arousal, and cognition. It also inhibits insulin excretion and raises the amounts of fatty acids in the blood.

Epinephrine is released from the adrenal glands. Low levels can result in fatigue, lack of focus, and difficulty losing weight. High levels have been linked to sleep problems, anxiety and ADHD.

Dopamine is responsible for motivation, interest, and drive.

It is associated with positive stress states such as being in love, exercising, listening to music, and sex .

When we don't have enough of it we don't feel alive, we have difficulty initiating or completing tasks, poor concentration, no energy, and lack of motivation.

DOPAMINE also involved in muscle function. Low Dopamine levels can cause us to use drugs, alcohol, smoke cigarettes, gamble, and/or overeat.

High dopamine has been observed in patients with poor GI function, autism, mood swings, psychosis, and children with attention disorders.

New equipment and tests are now available to evaluate neurotransmitter imbalances using urine or blood sample.

This provides a neurotransmitter baseline assessment and is useful in determining the root causes for many diseases and illnesses.

Laboratory analysis can now provide precise information on brain neurotransmitter deficiencies to determine which level is out of balance and helps to establish the typ of therapy is needed. In USA to have your insurance cover this lab test, call 941 371-7997 to arrange consultation which will cost about $75.00.

Using drugs to fall asleep often means that the body's natural sleep cycle is disturbed and the ability to fall asleep naturally is lost. The person often needs stronger and stronger medication in order to fall asleep at night. This is very counter productive.

GLUTAMATE is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.

It is responsible for learning and memory.

Low levels can lead to tiredness and poor brain activity. High levels contribute to Depression, OCD, and Autism.

Dysfunction in Glutamate levels are involved in many neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Tourette's.

PEA is an excitatory neurotransmitter. It is important in focus and concentration. High levels are observed in individuals experiencing "mind racing", Insomnia, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

Low PEA is associated with difficulty paying attention or thinking clearly, and in depression.