Important Research
Below you’ll find the most current evidence-based research as I review it and publish it. Please continue to check back frequently and follow our community on Facebook to keep up to date.
Research shows that foods can cause seizures
This is exciting research into the brain receptors to food allergens. In many ways, it's what I already know and practice daily. But every bit of science helps support our efforts in reaching the neurologists, medical physicians that care for our loved ones. In the...
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Can the healing properties of camel milk stop seizures?
I've been reading about the benefits of camel milk for some time. Recently I came across some research that has caught my attention. Since ancient time, camel milk has been used as a healing agent for dozens of ailments. Today, many researchers are finding similar...
read moreA safe,non-invasive means to improve bowel movements.
Improving constipation is a task that I'm confronted with every day in practice. Clients will explain that their child or themselves is struggling with constipation. Even though I have plenty of "tools" to help improve constipation, many of them need to be ingested...
read moreCarbamazapine, valproic acid, phenytoin reduces energy generating carnitine
Taking anti-epileptic drugs can cause nutritional deficiencies. There have been studies that have reported the depletion of b vitamins with certain AED's including phenytoin, carbamazepine, , levetiracetam, lamotrigine, topiramate, specifically b6 deficiency in this...
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How to fight the flu season for your child, naturally
Many of you have asked how to protect your child from the flu season. Advertisements for the flu vaccine dominate the media, retail stores and in every day conversations. But for many of us parents with children that have developed neurodevelopmental issues,...
read moreMercury in the flu vaccine toxic for a person up to 550 pounds.
The Children's Health Defense Fund, is orchestrated by lawyers who recognize the dangers of environmental stressors that our government has allowed. They are doing an excellent job of outreach and are encouraging that the document here is shared with all parents or...
read moreButyrate may help with promoting sleep
Research titled "Butyrate, a metabolite of intestinal bacteria, enhances sleep" discusses the influence the gut microbiota has in signaling sleep. Depletion of intestinal microbiota induces significant reduction in sleep suggesting that the gut flora is a source of...
read moreDravet Syndrome doubling in incidence… let’s explore a potential cause
I become sick to my stomach when I read reports such as this "DRAVET SYNDROME TREATMENT MARKET TO WITNESS A PRONOUNCE GROWTH DURING 2018 – 2026". The doubling of Dravet Syndrome is extremely upsetting to read, because this suggests that there are epidemiological...
read moreDiptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis vaccine may cause recurrent seizures in some
This is important literature that discusses the following of 22 patients that experienced seizures up to 24 hours after the DPT vaccine. Some of the children had received prior dosings of the DPT and other vaccines. Following the review of these 22 patients, 21...
read moreFoods high in folate that can help support deficiencies
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for folate intake is 400mcg. As I've posted, previously many of my clients have challenges with taking folate and may even see an increase in seizure activity. You can read about this here. However, some may need minimally the...
read moreWhat I’m reading
What every person that has seizures needs to know, but isn't told.
