AboutJurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist Expertise I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition.
I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search.
I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”.
I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems.
Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Experience Depression, Anxiety Attacks and Self-Esteem Problems, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, Gambling, as well as the whole gamut of personality disorders.
Publications Author of the book "Getting off the Hook". It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters
Education/Credentials BA (Psych) (University of Sydney), Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)
Question I have been struggling with chronic insomnia for about 10 years. It has gotten progressively worse in terms of staying asleep. I used to struggle to fall asleep also, but that has improved a lot. I still struggle to fall asleep when I have an obligation in the morning. My biggest problem is staying asleep. The longest period of sleep I can get seems to be about 4 hours, and on many nights it is less than that. Sometimes it's very broken.
I recently read your article about biochemistry and insomnia. If I make sure I am getting sufficient niacin, b12, and getting adequate amounts of tryptophan foods- followed up with b6, magnesium and vitamin d, should I expect to see improvement in my condition?
I guess what I am trying to say. Can this type of nutritional therapy improve the type of insomnia I have, which is staying asleep.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Answer Hi John,
I think that you are on the right track, but it must be understood that it is important to be on a hypoglycemic diet.
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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
Hon. Editor of
The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia.
www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Author of "Getting off the Hook"
Freely available at Google Book Search
Skype: jurplesman
