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    The document discusses the three most common biochemical imbalances related to mood and trauma: 1) Methylation imbalance, which can be undermethylation or overmethylation and is present in 38% or 20% of those with depression/anxiety respectively, 2) Pyrrole disorder affecting serotonin, dopamine, NMDA and GABA, and 3) Excess copper/copper overload elevating norepinephrine. Each imbalance is described in terms of related traits and symptoms. Testing is recommended to identify specific imbalances and target nutritional interventions rather than medications which may not work or have side effects.

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    The document discusses the three most common biochemical imbalances related to mood and trauma: 1) Methylation imbalance, which can be undermethylation or overmethylation and is present in 38% or 20% of those with depression/anxiety respectively, 2) Pyrrole disorder affecting serotonin, dopamine, NMDA and GABA, and 3) Excess copper/copper overload elevating norepinephrine. Each imbalance is described in terms of related traits and symptoms. Testing is recommended to identify specific imbalances and target nutritional interventions rather than medications which may not work or have side effects.

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    The document discusses the three most common biochemical imbalances related to mood and trauma: 1) Methylation imbalance, which can be undermethylation or overmethylation and is present in 38% or 20% of those with depression/anxiety respectively, 2) Pyrrole disorder affecting serotonin, dopamine, NMDA and GABA, and 3) Excess copper/copper overload elevating norepinephrine. Each imbalance is described in terms of related traits and symptoms. Testing is recommended to identify specific imbalances and target nutritional interventions rather than medications which may not work or have side effects.

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    The document discusses the 3 most common biochemical imbalances (undermethylation, overmethylation, and excess copper/copper overload) that can contribute to mood disorders and trauma patterns. It provides information on traits associated with each imbalance and recommends testing and targeted treatment.

    The 3 most common biochemical imbalances discussed are undermethylation, overmethylation, and excess copper/copper overload.

    Some of the traits associated with undermethylation include chronic depression, seasonal allergies, a history of perfectionism, a good response to antihistamines, addictiveness, and a strong will.

    3 MOST COMMON

    BIOCHEMICAL
    IMBALANCES
    In Mood & Trauma Healing
    DR. AIMIE APIGIAN

    3 MOST COMMON BIOCHEMICAL IMBALANCES

    IN MOOD & TRAUMA HEALING

    By Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD MS MPH


    Predictable and common biochemical imbalances have been discovered


    as a core issue of most people with mood and trauma patterns.

    When a person has an underlying biochemical imbalance that is genetic,


    it will cause symptoms to show up early in life, and often, progressively
    get worse with time as the accumulative effect increases. While
    considerable progress can be made to treat mood disorders with
    medications and/or therapy, and I do not discourage those, I do
    recommend starting with getting testing for these biochemical
    imbalances first if a person has a high suspicion after reading these descriptions that they may have
    one of these imbalances.

    If we start with testing for these biochemical imbalances, we can then support the body and our
    genetics through nutrition including supplements that have been shown over the last 30 decades to
    be effective with no negative side effects. Often, this has resulted in a person developing a new
    baseline for mood that they no longer feel the need for a medication. While a medication can be an
    easier choice for some, and a less expensive choice because health insurance usually covers it
    without any testing required, they come with side effects and do make it harder to test for these
    imbalances later once a person is on a medication. Often medications do not work at first or multiple
    medications have to be tried to find one that works well with minimal side effects, whereas with the
    testing for biochemical imbalances, it is very targeted and specific. We identify exactly what the
    imbalance is and are able to direct our nutritional plan in a targeted way.

    I would encourage you to look through the descriptions below and see which categories you relate
    to. You will not have all the symptoms in a category, but if you have several, this may be something
    you want to have a deeper look at.

    1. Methylation
    A. Undermethylation – 38% of Depression and Anxiety. Have both low serotonin and
    dopamine activity

    Common Characteristics/traits:
    3 MOST COMMON BIOCHEMICAL IMBALANCES

    DR. AIMIE APIGIAN, MD MS MPH

    Feel Better with SSRI’s, Chronic depression and possible suicidal tendencies, Seasonal inhalant
    allergies, History of perfectionism, History of oppositional defiance, High libido, Adverse
    reactions to benzodiazepines, Adverse reaction to folic acid, Good response to anti-histamines
    (e.g. Benadryl), Addictiveness, Phobias, OCD, Infrequent and terse speech, Non-compliance
    with therapies, Denial of illness, Self-motivated, Competitive, Low tolerance for pain, Very
    strong willed, Slenderness, High fluidity (tears easily, runny nose, etc), Rigid diet, Calm
    demeanor but high inner tension, Family history of high accomplishment

    Nutrients To Avoid: Folate, Choline, manganese and copper

    B. Overmethylation: Elevated Serotonin and Dopamine, 20% or less of depressives

    High anxiety/panic, Problems from SSRI/SNRIs, Non-competitive, Self-harm/Injury, Can’t


    stop talking, Moving body more/in motion, Hyperactive (esp w/ benadryl), Very
    social/verbosity, Empathic/caring of others, Worse on Histamine blockers, No seasonal
    allergies, Dry eyes/mouth, Symptoms often improve with benzodiazepines or lithium

    2. Pyrrole Disorder:
    Pyrrole Disorder: Decreased Serotonin, Dopamine, NMDA and GABA Activity

    Notes: Odd combination of symptoms that make the diagnosis relatively


    straightforward. These are the quickest to respond to targeted nutrient therapy!

    Traits: Severe mood swings, inability to cope with stress, rages, absence of dream recall.
    Sunburn tendency, inability to tan, morning nausea, sensitivity to bright lights and loud
    noises, menstrual disturbances, amenorrhea; delayed puberty and significant growth
    after age 16, reading disorders and academic underachievement, fear and pessimistic,
    isolate themselves, tend to be obsessed with disaster.
    3 MOST COMMON BIOCHEMICAL IMBALANCES

    DR. AIMIE APIGIAN, MD MS MPH

    3. Excess Copper/Copper Overload


    Excess Copper/Copper Overload – Elevated Norepinephrine

    Traits: Lack of energy, disruptions in sleep, high anxiety, reduced interest in


    previously enjoyed activities, suicidal, homicidal, depression after childbirth,
    increased estrogen during pregnancy, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to cheap metals
    or clothes tags, inability to tan, Endometriosis/fibroids/PCOS, Anxiety, Panic,
    hyperactive/fidgety, school underachievement because of poor concentration/focus,
    impulsivity, Jekyll/Hyde kids, Fibromyalgia/CFS, Low energy/fatigue (but otherwise
    physically well), rebellious/disobedient, Outbursts with remorse

    Expected Results: It can take 2 months to normalize a copper excess! Watch symptoms closely
    as you start the zinc, as it may cause more copper to be dumped into the blood and symptoms
    to become initially worse.

    What is the benefit of testing?

    Testing for all 3 of the above imbalances is affordable. You can actually order your own testing
    Here . If someone is on mood medications already or taking medications that affect the histamine
    level, a methylation profile test will need to be ordered in addition to the tests above to accurately
    determine methylation status. The labs mail a collection kit to the home, for both blood and urine. It
    contains all the necessary directions!

    These biochemical imbalances are quite common. Take the guesswork out of the healing and
    recovery plan! Know exactly if imbalances are keeping you stuck. You can then be targeted with
    your plan and optimize your Biology of Trauma and accelerate your healing journey of resolving
    trauma in your life and body.

    You can schedule a coaching call with one of my coaches, directly supervised by me! If you are
    wondering if you should get tested or want to review what a treatment plan would look like for you,
    you can schedule a coaching call here .

    The first step to begin working on all this is to take the 21 Day Journey. This is the prerequisite for
    our coaching calls and will provide you a foundation to begin building.

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