GABA "shuts off" the mind and calms the nerves. This one is
the most elusive to me. Things that help production of this:
Whole-herb teas (the kind you get in big bags or jars, not little packets)
such as
+ Valerian root
+ Chamomile (German or Egyptian or otherwise, they're all good)
+ Lavender (at least for me it does)
+ Hops
Pills such as
+ Mg Bisglycinate (doesn't give me diarrhea like citrate and others)
+ P-5-P
+ L-Theanine
Serotonin also calms the nerves but doesn't quiet the "monkey mind".
Enough of it brings the brain to the alpha state (alpha waves, 8-12hz).
It also helps dreams become more vivid and helps with sleep in general,
as it is the precursor to melatonin. Things that help the production:
Herbs such as
+ St. John's Wort ("Wort" is German for "Word" so I guess it's a Bible thing)
+ White Willow bark (where aspirin comes from)
+ Chamomile, again
+ Mutterwort
Pills such as
+ 5-HTP
As for dopamine and acetylcholine, they're stimulated by everyday life in the 21st
century. But if you have a weird condition that prevents
you from producing these, as I do, the interwebs can help. Just remember: biology is trial-and-error.
Try different things and write down what works and what doesn't. The most effective
thing for me: a vape, believe it or not. 35mg (per 30mL) nicotine does the trick, every day.
As long as my lungs can handle it (I've had *zero* problems after one year of using it),
it will be my dopamine inducer. Along with coffee. Obviously.
Misc (these should really go in a different file):
+ Oatstraw contains electrolytes.
+ Skullcap contains B-vitamins.
+ Vervain is a real plant, but I haven't tried it. Let me know if it kills vampires.
+ Pau D'Arco and Cat's Claw kill some bacteria, but boy are they bitter.
+ Ginko helps with circulation and sometimes clearer thinking (bloodflow to the brain).
+ Ginseng is energizing but very strong; use small amounts.
+ Lemon Verbena also does something but all I remember is that it tastes like lemons.
This is well-researched stuff so you can corroborate it with other sources and I don't
need a bibliography. But I feel like I should cite something: the most useful source
has been a book titled
"Why Isn't My Brain Working?" by Datis Kharrazian.
