Posted by McPac on April 25, 2003, at 18:15:31
In reply to Re: thinking outside the box » McPac, posted by sapphiredragon on April 25, 2003, at 16:13:42
Lar, I just found this info. elsewhere:
"High histamine metabolism
High histamine is associated with depression, especially suicidal depression (Walsh, 1992).
What is histamine and why is it so important? Histamine is integral in balancing the electrical activity of the nucleus accumbens, which is an area of the brain responsible for behavioral responses, filtering incoming sensory information, and communicating with the hypothalamus, ventral tegmentum, and amygdala (Shoblock & O'Donnell, 2000; Otake & Nakamura, 2000; Chronister et al, 1982).
It has been reported that people with obsessive compulsive 'tendencies', seasonal depressions, and oppositional defiant behavior (ODD) have high whole blood histamine levels (Walsh, P.T.C.- Ref.B).
The importance of taking detailed patient histories on the first visit is key (Jackson et al, 1998; Edelman, 1996; Jaffe & Kruesi, 1992; Pfeiffer, 1988; Walsh, Ref. B). People with high histamine have been found with typical symptoms of high intelligence, thought blanking, perfectionism, competitiveness, obsessions, compulsions, suicidal and seasonal depression, defiance, and phobia (Jackson et al, 1998; Edelman, 1996; Jaffe & Kruesi, 1992; Pfeiffer, 1988; Walsh, Ref. B).
These patients do well with certain nutrients and herbs but must strictly avoid B-12 and folic acid. These patients need to avoid store-bought multi-vitamins".
***I'm emphasizing THIS: "These patients do well with certain nutrients and herbs but must strictly avoid B-12 and folic acid".
Why the Hell does Pfeiffer have me ON vitamin-B12 then???????? I'm really sick of this baloney. The best anti-depressant is a Smith & Wesson. No need for any response as I know that you don't know why Pfeiffer has me on it....I'm just looking for ANY possible explanation. Take care!
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