Ep 616: How Amino Acids Can Stop Cravings, Anxiety & Brain Fog with Laurie Hammer
What if your cravings, mood swings, brain fog, and emotional overwhelm were signs of a nutrient deficiency rather than a lack of willpower?
As we age, hormonal shifts, chronic stress, poor sleep, and nutrient depletion can significantly impact brain chemistry. Many people over 40 experience increased anxiety, brain fog, sugar cravings, and emotional volatility without realizing that amino acid deficiencies may be contributing.
In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Laurie Hammer shares her powerful personal journey with amino acid therapy and how it transformed her mental health, cravings, emotional resilience, and overall brain function. We dive into the science behind amino acids as the building blocks of neurotransmitters and why they can be especially supportive for adults over 40 navigating stress, detoxification, and hormonal changes.
You'll learn how amino acid testing works, the signs of deficiency, and practical ways to integrate amino acid support into a holistic health plan.
About Laurie Hammer
Being a mom and business owner isn't easy. Juggling responsibilities, sleepless nights, and constant demands can feel overwhelming and Laurie knows this struggle firsthand.
Before becoming a mother, Laurie battled an eating disorder, anxiety, and depression, challenges that affected her health, relationships, and overall well-being. Discovering Amino Acid Therapy changed everything, helping her reclaim her life and igniting a passion for health and wellness.
With a degree in psychology and certification in nutritional therapy, Laurie created the Calm Mom Method®, a proven approach designed to help moms reduce anxiety, restore energy, and live with greater purpose and resilience.
What You'll Learn In This Episode:
✅ Laurie's personal journey with amino acid therapy and what led her to explore this approach for mental and emotional health.
✅ How amino acids influence neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA—and why that matters for mood, sleep, focus, and cravings.
✅ The different ways to test amino acid levels and assess deficiencies, including how the body's responses can provide important clues.
✅ Why cravings and emotional eating may be rooted in brain chemistry rather than willpower alone.
✅ How targeted amino acid support can help with emotional regulation, stress resilience, and mental clarity.
✅ The role of amino acids in detoxification and brain health, including support for neuroprotection and recovery from chronic stress.
✅ How to integrate amino acids with functional medicine, nutrition, lifestyle habits, and other holistic health practices for a personalized approach to healing.
Resources From The Show:
* Check out Laurie Hammer's Website [https://www.lauriehammer.com/about-laurie]
* Listen in to Laurie's Podcast - Take Back My Brain [https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073/podcasts]
* Dr. Jannine Krause's Website [https://doctorjkrausend.com/]
