Julia Ross is the author of The Diet Cure, The Mood Cure, and The Craving Cure; she has been the subject of many articles in publication from Vogue Magazine to The Journal of Molecular Psychiatry. Her own articles have been published in Counselor Magazine, the Journal of the American Psychological Association, the Townsend Letter, Practical Pain Management and elsewhere. She has frequently appeared as an expert on radio, television, and the internet: An NBC special on The Mood Cure’s approach to depression was aired several times throughout the U.S. and a CBN special on how amino acid therapies eliminate food cravings generated 50,000 calls to the producers. Julia is now the Director of The Craving Cure Virtual Clinic and The NeuroNutrient Therapy Institute based in Mill Valley, California. In todays episode Molly and Clarissa dive a little deeper into the practical application of amino acid therapy with Julia.  In This Episode: Julia shares her Personal/Professional Journey to amino acid/nutritional therapy How addiction treatment was different in the 70s & 80s compared to today? How "frequent junk food assaults" can create "trauma" in the brain The link between stress and cravings The number one cause for carbohydrate cravings More specifics about the protocols for amino acids  What medications to be mindful of with amino acid therapy  Does this intervention work fro eating disorders as well Follow Julia: Julia's Website: https://www.juliarosscures.com/ The Craving Type Questionnaire: https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-type-questionnaire/ The Craving Cure Virtual Clinic: https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-eradication/ The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.