by | Apr 28, 2017 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Hormone, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
All of my clients present with low seretonin, a neurotransmitter/chemical messenger known to produce feel good, calming responses. Seretonin, in a healthy individual, converts to melatonin with the use of the critical mineral magnesium and SAMe. When I see low...
by | Dec 7, 2016 | Antioxidants, Environment, Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
A recent medical journal was released entitled “Supplements, nutrition, and alternative therapies for the treatment of traumatic brain injury”. In it, the researchers discuss the potential consequences of mild and moderate traumatic brain injury that may be caused by...
by | Nov 4, 2016 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
I’m asked this question often. Many individuals and parents are surprised when I explain the importance of the organic acids test. They wonder why their neurologist or primary care physician doesn’t ask about this. Allopathic physicians are trained to...
by | Nov 4, 2016 | Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Soy has long been associated with ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, dementia and other mental health issues. Now it appears that soy can aggravate seizures as well. Cara J. Westmark, PhD, and her team at the Waisman Center for Developmental Disabilities at the University...
by | Jun 15, 2016 | Environment, Hormone, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Research has demonstrated that a brain nutrient, required to make the sleep hormone, melatonin, can be crucial in promoting a restful sleep. An Oxford University study revealed that DHA, a fatty acid, often derived from fatty fish and in cod liver oil, is instrumental...
by | May 10, 2016 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Hormone, Immune, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
I have reviewed several forums where parents are opting to place their children on amino acids, hoping that it will be the ultimate attempt at stopping seizures. Some opt to place their children or themselves on branched chain amino acids, or on individual amino...
