by | Oct 1, 2015 | Detoxification, Environment, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Hot off the press: Published in June 2015, the medical journal entitled “Metabolic and mitochondrial disorders associated with epilepsy in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)” the panel of researchers investigate the coexistence of autism...
by | Aug 5, 2015 | Environment, Immune, Mitochondria, Seizures
Getting oxygen to the brain is essential for optimal performance of the brain and the central nervous system. Exercise is the best tool to expedite oxygen to the brain as well as can promote detoxification through the skin. Unfortunately exercising can be very...
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 23, 2015 | Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
As I mentioned in my last post, GABA is made in every neuron and is a product of the energy cycle. In order for GABA to be produced a series of supports need to occur: glucose, oxygen and even B6. Glucose is metabolized for energy and its residual is glutamate. If...
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 | Apr 22, 2015 | Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
In my last post I briefly discussed cerebral folate deficiency. The latest research supports that an autoimmunity may explain the decreased folate transport to the central nervous system. Still when cerebral folate deficiency is identified a monitored dosing of...
