by | Aug 24, 2017 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
A client recently forwarded me a copy of a well researched article titled “Epilepsy Natural and Complimentary Therapies”. The article recognizes the necessity to identify nutritional deficiencies that may stem from the use of anti-epileptic drugs,...
by | Aug 17, 2017 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
Many clients that I work with are on one, if not multiple, medications; all of which are intended to suppress seizure activity. Many adults and parents come to me with several supplements in place, all in an effort to naturally suppress the seizures, as well. I was...
by | Jul 31, 2017 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
Our neurons and nerve endings are surrounded by fatty tissue. This fatty insulating tissue, referred to as myelin sheath, offers protection for the connection with nerves, strengthens cognitive function and optimizes brain health. Regeneration naturally occurs in...
by | Jul 28, 2017 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Dr. Seneff, a senior research scientist at MIT, has been following the link between environmental toxicity and chronic neurodevelopmental symptoms. Recently, she reported that based on the historical date of incline of use of pesticides and autism, all children will...
by | Jul 17, 2017 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Immune, Seizures
Many parents, in their initial consultations with me, described other symtpoms that co-exist with seizures. I’ve heard repeatedly that constipation is associated and may even increase seizures or autistic behaviors. Intuitively parents suspect that constipation...
by | May 25, 2017 | Detoxification, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
I get this question often and recently came across this research. “When people with epilepsy become seizure-free with daily antiepileptic drug (AED) management, there is a very individual decision to be made about discontinuing this treatment. After 1–6 years of...
