Posted by Cam W. on March 6, 2002, at 8:08:25
In reply to Re: what do you think of flibanserin (Ectris)? » Cam W., posted by JohnX2 on March 5, 2002, at 1:42:31
John - I think we need to take a different view of all biochemical systems that self-check (ie use biofeedback). We need to view them as we do an organ (albeit an ephemeral one). Scientists keep looking at the systems from a bottom-up approach, when perhaps a top-down theory may show us more.
Perhaps we should be looking at simultaneous activity in different brain structures, and how this changes over time and in various emotional states. The flux of the electrical activity in neurons, as it relates to bodily states (eg. moods, reactions, etc.), may be more important than the individual wiring (ie. the type of neurotransmitter a particular neuron uses, and where it "plugs-in").
Rahter than looking at the HPA axis, we should start looking at the result of what the HPA axis is doing in relation to other bodily "axes" (eg. HPA's interaction between the endocrine system, cardiac system, etc.). In other words, we should be looking a a relative (and perhaps subjective) view of homeostasis, and be studying the overall impact of change on homeostasis through change in one or several of these systems. This is basically using a homeopathic approach, but done in an orderly scientific manner, whose results should be reproduceable and unequivocal (ie. the results should be obvious to everyone).
Just babbling (honestly, the above is not psychotic rambling ... there is a thread of thought in there; it just won't come out in words :^)
Can someone who knows words kinda come to my rescue here? - Cam
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