2006-09-06 16:56:55 · 8 answers · asked by j.k.m. 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Why would you want to raise your dopamine levels? Too much dopamine in the body is what schizophrenia is.
2006-09-06 16:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Cheryl S 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Two books that give you an excellent discussion of alternative approaches to treating depression are:
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine - Murray & Pizzorno
Prescription for Natural Cures - Balch & Stengler
Do not fail to take note of their cautions. Depression can be a serious medical problem. See a medical doctor or psychiatrist if you have a serious problem.
2006-09-07 00:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aromatherapy (i.e., essential oils) can substitute for anti-depressant medication. All natural. **Non-invasive.** Non-addictive. In addition to helping your moods during the day, they can also help you sleep at night .... don't know much about the dopamine part of your question though
2006-09-07 00:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by Allergic To Eggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get velvet beans or dopa beans at a health food store. They contain dopa, which converts into dopamine. If you want to raise serotonin level, 5HTP converts into that neurotransmitter.
2006-09-07 00:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by herbwizard4u 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dopamine is created from the pre-cursor amino acid Tyrosine, Tyrosine is also the pre-cursor for Nor-Adrenaline and Adrenaline.
A good supplement for people who are quitting stims or who have determined they are "low" in those catecholamines.
2006-09-07 05:31:42 · answer #5 · answered by Louis Martin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In herbal supplements St.Johns Wort helps with mild depression but we are not certain what neurotransmitter levels are raised with it.
2006-09-06 23:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Pyramider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 HTP will do the trick. You will have to take it for a while to get your levels up but it will help you to feel better. You can get it at any Health food store
2006-09-06 23:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by Lilat180 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Examine your life? Do it really suck as bad as you make it out to be? Stop with the self-pity and do something productive.
2006-09-06 23:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋