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Neurotransmitters - A Cry For Help
Written by Wellness Club on February 18, 2010 – 4:44 pm -Neurotransmitters - A Cry For Help
By Nurse Mark
Sometimes we get letters that just tug at the heartstrings - these are obviously from people who are at wit’s end in their search for help and health.
Such was the case with this letter from Cindy - the subject line read simply “Help.”
Hi I was on a prescription [...]
Posted in Health Questions, Mental Health | No Comments »
Compliments And Questions
Written by Wellness Club on October 7, 2009 – 5:09 pm -Questions And Compliments
By Nurse Mark
We get plenty of questions, and sometimes compliments. We especially like to receive the compliments…
Heather writes:
I just finished reading your book “Physician’s Diary”. I thought it was fantastic. I have come to the conclusion that people get better despite Modern Medicine. I want to find alternatives to the present medications that [...]
Posted in Health Questions, Heart and Circulation, Mental Health | No Comments »
A Tale Of A Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers…
Written by Wellness Club on October 7, 2009 – 2:38 pm -This was sent to us by one of our “regulars” - Billy often sends us interesting and thought-provoking tidbits!
I hope you’ll enjoy this as much as we did…
A Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers…
(Subtitled: Don’t Worry About the Small Stuff)
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in [...]
Posted in Funnies, Mental Health, Opinion | No Comments »
Depression, Prozac, And Neurotransmitter Precursor Questions
Written by Wellness Club on October 7, 2009 – 1:51 pm -Depression, Prozac, And Neurotransmitter Precursor Questions
By Nurse Mark
Neurotransmitter, neurotransmitter balance, and “what herb should I take if I’m depressed?” are common subjects for those who contact us here at The Wellness Club. Unfortunately, though it all looks like it should be fairly simple it really isn’t - the hormones that regulate and control our thoughts [...]
Posted in Drugs and Alternatives, Health Questions, Mental Health | No Comments »
On Tegretol, Retaining Water, And Needing Help…
Written by Wellness Club on July 22, 2009 – 8:44 pm -Carla writes:
Dear Nurse Mark,I’m in desperate need of help!! I take Tegretol, which causes anti diuretic hormone excess but it’s the only medication that works for me, so I’m forced to continue taking itI’ve put on well over 20+ lbs. of water retention that I just can’t get rid of! I know that there are [...]
Posted in Drugs and Alternatives, Hormones, Mental Health | No Comments »
