Amino Acid Therapy is thought to help with many different disorders, from depression to weight gain, from addictions to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This therapy helps by improving the balance of the chemicals in the patient’s brain.
Addiction can be a very difficult thing to overcome, regardless of what you might be addicted to. Addiction is thought to be caused by an imbalance in the neurotransmitters of the brain. Neurotransmitters are what allow the brain to communicate. They travel across synapses (gaps between cells) and convey the particular message that the brain wants to send. When someone is trying to battle their addiction, they are essentially having to rewire the brain and balance the brain’s chemistry. It is a long and arduous process, and can be very discouraging.
It’s important to remember that addiction is not a matter of willpower. It is not that the individual chooses not to resist the action or use of the substance. Also, people can be addicted to many things, including behaviors. There are many more addictions than just alcohol or drugs. An individual can be addicted to gambling, computers, food or even exercise. Even if a behavior seems that it would be healthy, such as with exercise, it is possible to be addicted to it. That addiction can cause serious health problems, just the same as an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Exercise is best done in moderation, and addiction overrides the signal that your body needs to stop and rest.
Ranch Creek Recovery offers Amino Acid Therapy for their clients. This therapy works well because it is tailored to the individual. Urine tests can reveal exactly what deficiencies exist in the individual’s brain chemistry, and the therapist will determine the precise formula of amino acids that will help rebalance the brain chemistry. It is natural, which is much better than trying to combat, for example, a drug addiction with more drugs. The amino acids are taken orally for a prescribed amount of time. Then the urine test will be repeated, to see how much progress has been made. This therapy is a holistic means of treatment. Natural and holistic are much healthier options than pharmaceutical medications.