In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, host Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with functional nutritionist Laurie Hammer to explore her holistic approach to mental health. Hammer shares her personal journey overcoming bulimia and nutrient deficiencies, and explains how targeted amino acid therapy can restore neurotransmitter balance, improve mood, and support recovery from depression and anxiety.
The conversation dives into how amino acids act as the building blocks for neurotransmitters like serotonin, why rapid-response testing helps identify individual deficiencies, and how nutrition, lifestyle, and complementary therapies create a truly holistic approach to healing. Hammer also highlights success stories where clients regained mental and physical health, sometimes reducing or eliminating the need for medications.
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Host Dr. Monica Jauregui welcomes functional nutritionist Laurie Hammer to discuss how amino acid therapy and holistic nutrition can transform mental health.
Laurie Hammer explains:
How targeted amino acids help restore neurotransmitter balance, reduce cravings, and improve mood.
The importance of a holistic approach, including diet, lifestyle, and complementary therapies like limbic retraining.
How addressing nutrient deficiencies, gut-brain health, and hormonal imbalances provides lasting recovery from depression and anxiety.
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Laurie Hammer is a functional nutritionist who specializes in amino acid therapy for mental health. Drawing from her personal recovery from bulimia and nutrient deficiencies, she helps clients of all ages overcome depression and anxiety through targeted amino acids, dietary improvements, lifestyle adjustments, and complementary therapies.
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