by | Jul 27, 2015 | Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
In scientific literature and in mainstream discussion there’s been a lot of focus on how to support the digestive system, now referred to as the “second brain”. There’s also quite a bit of research identifying the need to address neuro-...
by | Jul 1, 2015 | Environment, Seizures
“Neurocysticercosis is a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in the developing world (1,2). The disease occurs when larvae of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, encyst in the human brain; this process causes a broad range of neurologic signs and symptoms,...
by | May 13, 2015 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
It’s considered to turn on and off genes, build neurotransmitters (our calming mechanisms in our bodies), process hormones, build immune cells, produce energy, protect our nerves and build and maintain cell membranes. It occurs every second of every minute of every...
by | May 1, 2015 | Environment, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
The awareness of toxins and exposures is on the rise. We also know that chronic illnesses can occur from an impaired ability to detoxify. But just how many toxins can a person handle? It’s a highly individualized situation depending on genetic disposition,...
by | Apr 27, 2015 | Detoxification, Environment, Immune, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
I listened recently to an excellent presentation by neurosurgeon, Dr. Russell L. Blaylock on Excitotoxicity, Neurotoxins and Human Neurological disease. Dr. Blaylock discusses in detail the importance of identifying excitotoxicity in the brain and the immune response...
by | Apr 20, 2015 | Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Immune, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Cerebral folate deficiency results from folate is either deficient in transport to the central nervous system or as a result of high turnover in folate in the central nervous system. Active folate, also referred to as vitamin B9, is acquired from leafy greens....
