Licorice.

Licorice.
Andre Willers
11 Jan 2011

Synopsis :
Fairly precise doses of licorice (glycyrrhizin) can drastically ameliorate Post Traumatic Stress and Hyperactivity Syndromes , both pre-natal and post-natal .
A Comfort-food , within strict boundaries .

Generations of schoolboys salute you .


Discussion :
The intermediary is cortisol , part of the stress-relaxor feedback loop .
The more cortisol and the more cortisol receptors , the faster stress-events return to normal .
But , epigenetic factors decrease the number of cortisol receptors , as this enhances survival rates if parents or grandparents were in stressor situations .

Glycyrrhizin blocks the breakdown of cortisol , both in the placenta and in the organism . The more cortisol , the more sensitive the organism is , both in and over time . A typical evolutionary inhibitor-of-inhibitors mechanism .

Dosages :
1.First iteration :
Simple : no epigenitics are involved . Nice and normal . Too much licorice is contra productive , as fairness is emphasized . Danger of depression if overdosed .

Chtonic , chronic fatigue :
Caused by too low concentrations of cortisol .
"x" too low in architecture below . Mild inhibition of cortisol breakdown called for . 25g of licorice sweets . Increase by 25 g per iteration until discomfort level is reached .

2.Second iteration .
Personal epigenics : personal bad experiences .
Increase licorice dosage until you get the heebie jeebies , then scale down . Don't expect any help from the establishment . Chocolate ! Use theobromine or a beta-blocker as a terminator of the experience .

3. Third iteration :
Bad experiences by previous two generations :
Repeat 2 above .
Preferably under medical supervision . Various beta-blockers (eg propranolol) (as discussed) can be used .


See :
http://andreswhy.blogspot.com "Predator Switch"
http://andreswhy.blogspot.com "Epigenetics and PTSD"
http://andreswhy.blogspot.com previous relevant posts .
NewScientist 27 Nov 2010 p47 .

From
http://andreswhy.blogspot.com "Predator Switch"

Substitute "Nett corticol concentration" for "x" below , and an Optimization can be achieved for any one singular circumstance (though not for an internal quantum system) .

Glycyrrhizin (ie licorice sweets) can change "x" at will , hence the possibility of optimization


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A . The Logical Architecture :

1.Attention :
Attention (+x) <…………..> PredatorSwitch <………..>Attention(-x)

Where x is the degree of attention . (+x) would translate in extremes as Aspergers , while (-x) would translate as Attention Deficit Syndrome .

2.Activity :
Activity (+x) <…………..> PredatorSwitch <………..>Activity(-x)

Where x is the degree of attention . (+x) would translate in extremes as hyperactivity , while (-x) would translate as learned helplessness and depression .

3.Fairness
MirrorNetwork(+x) <……….> AttentionSwitch <…………….> MirrorNetwork(-x)
Where x is the degree of attention mediated by feedback processes initiated by the PredatorSwitch . (+x) would translate in extremes as Saintliness , while (-x) would translate as Sociopathy .

See how it fits into a related spectrum around the Predator Switch ?

Attention Deficiency , HyperActivity , Aspergers (Hyper Attention) , Learned Helplessness (depression , lethargy) are all related and the system can shift between them with bewildering rapidity . Sociability follows .
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