by | Apr 1, 2015 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Immune, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Infections need to be addressed in order for the body’s healing process to be fully initiated. These assessments are not actual tests but serve as pre-screens to determine if possibly a test is warranted. Please note, in the functional approach, you may be...
by | Mar 31, 2015 | Digestive System, Environment, Immune, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
It is relatively new knowledge of the potential harmful effects that gluten can create on the digestive system and its affect on the blood brain barrier. It is also relatively recent discovery that non-celiac gluten sensitivity may affect up to two-thirds with...
by | Oct 1, 2014 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Of the 22 amino acids, glycine is the second most widespread amino acid in the body. It’s processed in the liver and is used most heavily in the central nervous system and the digestive system. Glycine helps in managing blood sugar, producing heme which is a...
by | Sep 16, 2014 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
A damaged blood brain barrier is the cause of epilepsy in rats. Peer reviewed science journal reports that a compromised blood brain barrier may indeed contribute to the pathogenesis of focal cortical epilepsy, a common neurological disease. Read the report [ilink...
by | Jul 28, 2014 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Aside from conventional pharmaceutical treatments for those children identified with behaving on the autism spectrum and experiencing seizures, there are non-conventional nutritional and diet considerations. This paper discusses in length the importance of pursuing...
by | Jul 24, 2014 | Environment, Seizures
PubMed published this peer reviewed scientific journal stating that stress related cognitive dysfunction can create immune system activation and ultimately blood brain damage. What does this mean? It reinforces that stress triggers an immune reaction and can cause...
