A New Approach to Addiction and Recovery The Pain Perspective Symptom Cause and Insult What Does Pain Look Like 3 Facets of PainAddiction Recovery Where Do I Go From Here Questions Comments ID: 756847
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The Future is Now
BHRT, Genetics and Amino Acids
A New Approach to Addiction and RecoverySlide2
The Pain Perspective
Symptom = Cause and InsultWhat Does Pain Look Like3 Facets of Pain/Addiction RecoveryWhere Do I Go From Here?Questions/ CommentsSlide3
Symptom = Cause and Insult
Symptom = PAINCause = INJURYInsult = TRAUMA, INFLAMMATION, ABNORMAL NERVE PATHWAYS THAT LEAD TO DEPENDENCE AND ADDICTIONSlide4
Before pain, the body is balanced……Slide5
Pain Starts at a “Stop the clock” Moment….Slide6
Damage > Body Ability to Repair
Noticeable OnsetTipping of the Scale Slide7
Whatever Happens Next is Completely Up To You…..Slide8
1st, think about how lucky you are….
No really!!!Genetic Defect of Genes SCN IIA and 9A…congenital analgesia.FEELS NO PAIN EVERSlide9
Initially, pain is a signal but not the problem itself.
Like your car computer warning lights, if you ignore it, you will eventually break something.Slide10
TRPV1 Protein Signals Pain
CGRP and Substance P mediate the transmission of pain signals. Over time, these can have degenerative effects. Slide11
The quicker you respond to correct the insult that caused the pain, the less likely it is to become neuromuscular memory.
You can revise the picture while it is still developing to change the final outcome. Slide12
Resolution of Pain and Addiction Has 3 Facets
1. Previous Condition2. Available Framework for Upgrades3. RenovationSlide13
WHAT ARE YOUR ROOTS????
The Underlying Body ConditionSlide14
If your body is healthy, the framework is solid. If your body is not, it will be unable to direct the renovation appropriately.
TOXINS, FOODS, ACIDITY, SLEEP, EXERCISE, MEDICATIONS, STRESS, DEFICIENCIES: All affect proper bodily functions.So how does it
get fixed???Slide15
Take Inventory
GUTENDOCRINE SYSTEM MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMCARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
NEUROEMOTIONAL CONDITIONgeneticsSlide16
NOW THAT YOU’VE FIGURED IT OUT, MAKE A BATTLE PLAN …..Slide17
Repair the GUT.
Fix ENDOCRINE issues.
Repair the MUSCULOSKELETAL system.
Adjust the CARDIOVASCULAR affairs.
Revise your NEUROEMOTIONAL status.
Uncover
GENETICS,revise
EPIGENETICS
.Slide18
The First Step of Renovation is Repair the Global Foundation:
REDUCE INFLAMMATION !!!Slide19
INFLAMMATION!!!!
Caused by:
xenobiotics, stress, injury, pain, illness, foods, bad habits, lack of antioxidants, nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalance, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, deficient water intake, pharmaceutical medications, genetic dysfunctions, unhealthy microbiome. Slide20
XENOBIOTICS AND XENOESTROGENS ARE….
ARESlide21
What and Where are XENOESTROGENS?
XENOESTROGENS are:Substances that corrupt proper chemical signaling and lead to the disruption of protein and enzyme production and functions in the body
XENOESTROGENS are:Found in plastics, air/water/soil pollution, body products, food preservatives, household and industrial cleaners Slide22
Repair the
GUT Normal flora function:
Regulate digestion
Produce vitamins
Control absorption
Immune system function
Make neurotransmitters
Hormone signaling
Acid/base balance in bodySlide23
How to Help and Fix the Gut
Our microbiome makes up 99% of our genomeLactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, E.coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Saccharomyces boulardii, Streptococcus species
Take prebiotics: lots of fiber and fermented foodsTake probiotics: supplement with above species. Two weeks of reinforcement per dosing time frame. Avoid notably inflammatory foods: sugar, gluten, dairy.
Avoid antibiotics.
Drink lots of water. Slide24
Fix
ENDOCRINE issues
Hypothalamus/Pituitary
Thyroid
Pancreas
Adrenals
Ovaries/Testes
Increases or decreases inflammation
Controls sleep, wake, energy
Stimulates cell activities or rest
Promotes neurotransmitter response
Regulates immune system and healingSlide25
Adjusting the Endocrine System
Thyroid Hormones: help regulate immune system to insure appropriate healing of injuries or fighting infections. Immune modulator signals to prevent autoimmune response or chronic inflammation/pain. Estrogen: helps to activate production of new, healthy cells. Helps healing with intracellular signaling. Moderates DNA damage and repair. Makes healthy cardiovascular system and strengthens bones. Testosterone: helps with pain control and tolerance. Lowered by opioid use.
DHEA/Cortisol: anti-inflammatories. Energy production. Increased strength, healing capacity and rate. Progesterone: muscle relaxation, promotes rest and regulates body fluids. Insulin: controls blood sugars, decreases inflammation, regulates cellular metabolism and healing.
Avoid xenoestrogens.
Take magnesium, zinc, DIM and chrysin to maximize hormone function.
Take melatonin to help optimize sleep and extracellular detoxification. Slide26
Repair the
MUSCULOSKELETAL System
Structure and function of body
Strength,energy
and heat production
Support of internal organs
Protection of body
Repair of damage
Housing for nerves and blood
vesselsReSlide27
How to Support the Muscles and Bones
Get a good source of clean protein to help muscles function and repairSupplement with essential elements such as zinc, magnesium, chromiumExercise regularly: at least 20 minutes of moderate to high level intensity 3-5 days per week for cardiac muscle and at least 3 sessions per week of strength training for skeletal muscle. Get used to stretching daily and always after workouts. Develop a flexibility program to increase and/or maintain limber muscles.
Supplement bones by calcium, vitamin D, estrogen and testosterone balancing, and proper thyroid balance.Support joints with glucosamine and MSM, collagen, biotin, silica and vitamin C.Listen to your body and refrain from activities if you have an injury of any sort.
EPSOM salt baths help to restore magnesium levels- decreasing tissue swelling, muscle pain and muscle spasms after hard workouts or injury. Slide28
Adjust
CARDIOVASCULAR Affairs
Heart: strongest working muscle in body. Helps to send out oxygen from the lungs to the body, distributes nutrients, fosters communication between body systems and eliminates waste.
Blood vessels: transport system for the entire body structure for nutrient deliver and waste removal.
Lungs: major way that oxygen gets into the body and gas waste gets out of the body. Slide29
Optimizing the Cardiovascular System
Exercise the heart…HARD! Chronic low intensity exercise can predispose to heart dysfunction and eventual heart failure.Routine exercise helps to lower blood pressure, precipitate good waste elimination, increase the production of endorphins (pain control), increase production of melatonin (good sleep), and decrease stress levels. Proper balancing of the estrogens help to promote healthy cardiovascular system function and clearing of the vessels from plaque and debris.
Progesterone, magnesium and potassium can help to lower blood pressure.Correct the NOS system SNP’s to optimize cardiovascular health. (See Reference Section).
Nitric oxide (citrulline and arginine), COQ10, Omega fatty acids, Vitamin D, Vitamin C , Red Yeast Rice, Hawthorn Berry, Niacin, Vitamin E, Carnitine.Slide30
Revise
NEUROEMOTIONAL Status
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Being in your Right Mind
Cardio exercise to increase production of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine which all help to control pain and addictionFind a method of stress release: meditation, deep breathing, sweating, getting into nature, stretching, yoga, tai chi, music, art, floating. Minimize or altogether avoid chemicals and foods that interfere with normal neurotransmitter balance: alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, opioids, methamphetamine,
neuromodulatory pharmaceuticals, MSG, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, folic acid.Balance your endocrine system to help support hypothalamus, pituitary, memory, attention, cognition, and mood.
Amino Acids to help revise addictive neurocircuitry: GABA, Glutamine, Tyrosine, Glycine, N-acetylcysteine, tryptophan.
(See reference section).
Identify SNPs that can lead to improper production of neurotransmitters and neurohormones (IE. MAOA and COMT SNPs).
SLEEP! 7-9 hours of RESTFUL sleep nightly. Sleep hygiene is Mandatory.Slide32
Uncover
GENETICS Revise EPIGENETICSSlide33
Genetics and Epigenetics: The Master KeySlide34
Genetics and Epigenetics: What Are They and What Do They DO?
GENETICSGenes are the unchangeable instructions that
make you YOU
.
The sequences are the blueprint for the construction of your body, the way it may function and how it ages.
They are divided into many sections called SNPs(single nucleotide proteins) that give directions to large groups of cells.
They are often categorized in gene clusters that code for a certain set of operations (
ie
. digestion, cardiovascular function, neuroendocrine or immune function.
EPIGENETICS
This is the actual expression of the instructions that can be modified.
This can be your enzyme function, your hormone balance, your digestive capability, your emotional stability, pain response and addictive tendency.
Some general groups are: MAOA, MTHFR, COMT, PEMT, DAO, GST/GPX, NOS3.
Through knowing problems with SNPs in your system, you can take steps to correct the genetic expression in your body.
In this way, you can overcome addictions, regulate emotions, digest better, avoid age related diseases and even offset health problems and cancer. Slide35
Common SNPs That Can Affect You
MTHFR: this controls the way your body can methylate B vitamins and Folate so they can be used for energy production.COMT: determines your ability to process catechols (
ie caffeine), estrogen, and neurotransmitters (epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine). Pain regulation.DAO: DAO enzyme production that regulates your body’s production and response to histamines which moderate allergies, sensitivities to environment and food, and the response that your body has to irritating substances.
MAOA: MAOA enzyme helps body process the stress neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. This can moderate pain, emotions, and mood and brain function (cognition, focus and attention).
GST/GPX: Regulates body’s ability to detoxify itself by transferring glutathione to xenobiotics and allowing them to be eliminated, and turning hydrogen peroxide into water in your body.
NOS3: Allows for the production of nitric oxide which helps blood vessel dilation, decreased blood pressure and better oxygen delivery.
PEMT: Production of
phosphatidylcholine
…necessary for cell membrane function, nerve cell
function,triglyceride
release and muscle movement AND
choline
….necessary for liver function and acetylcholine (neurotransmitter) production needed for learning and concentration.
OPRM1/OPRD1: increased or decreased pain sensitivity and opioid analgesia. Slide36
Brain Break
BREATHESlide37
Where Do I Go From Here….Some Ways to Get Answers
Lab Testing: Blood, Hair, Stool, Urine, Saliva Analysis: answers on hormone levels, nutrient and enzyme levels, electrolyte status, neurotransmitter levels, gut composition, toxin levels/exposures, and inflammatory state.Genetic Testing: 23&Me, Ambry Genetics, Existence Genetics, Personalized Medicine Group,
deCODE me, DNAdirect, Navigenics, Pathway Genomics.
Pain Management and Recovery Specialists.
Functional Medicine Doctors.Slide38
?QUESTIONS?Slide39
REFERENCE SLIDE SECTIONSlide40
Correcting for NOS Dysfunctional Gene
Cited from Dr. Ben Lynch, Dirty Genes
Contributing Factors
:
Breathing abnormalities, folic acid, high blood sugar, high homocysteine, increased carbs and insulin, inflammation, sedentary lifestyle, low glutathione/antioxidants, bad microbiome status, overeating, smoking, stress, low estrogen, low arginine and BH4 protein.
Key Nutrients Needed
:
Zinc, magnesium and folate to increase BH4
Arginine
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Other Helpful Steps
:
Arginine rich foods
Natural nitrate foods: arugula, bacon, beets, celery, spinach
Deep Breathing Periodically (from the abdomen, not the chest).Slide41
Recovery from Opiates: Heroin, Codeine, and Painkillers
Cited from Hyla Cass MD, The Addicted Brain.Supplement List, Taken Twice Daily:
GABA, Glutamine, Taurine, Glycine --- 100mg eachNAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) --- 500mg
Niacinamide --- 500mg
5-HTP --- 100mg
Magnesium --- 150mg
Vitamin C --- 1000mg every hour (or to bowel tolerance). 8am – 6pm.Slide42
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