by | Nov 9, 2015 | Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Seizures
Recently, I listened to an excellent webinar titled “The Gut/Brain Connection” by Dr. Kalish. Much of the information provided reinforced the functional nutrition approach I use to seizures. One of many specifics that I took away from the webinar was the...
by | Nov 5, 2015 | Environment, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
We’ve discussed the imbalances between the sympathetic nervous system (fight/flight) and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest/digest) and how the latter is often dominant in individuals that are experiencing seizures and seizure disorders. My focus is to...
by | Oct 26, 2015 | Environment, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
I just fast tracked through approximately a 15 hour documentary entitled the “Truth About Cancer”. I was thrilled to gain in-depth insight into the various systems that need to be supported. I wasn’t surprised by much of the information but excited to hear that...
by | Oct 12, 2015 | Environment, Hormone, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
I want to be successful at meditating because the evidence based research is overwhelmingly in favor of meditation. Meditation can help with: weight loss, reducing chronic stress, helping to manage stressful situations, depression, managing cardiovascular disease...
by | Oct 1, 2015 | Detoxification, Environment, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Hot off the press: Published in June 2015, the medical journal entitled “Metabolic and mitochondrial disorders associated with epilepsy in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)” the panel of researchers investigate the coexistence of autism...
by | Aug 5, 2015 | Environment, Immune, Mitochondria, Seizures
Getting oxygen to the brain is essential for optimal performance of the brain and the central nervous system. Exercise is the best tool to expedite oxygen to the brain as well as can promote detoxification through the skin. Unfortunately exercising can be very...
