by | Jun 30, 2015 | Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
This is a powerful TedTalk from a Biochemist/Mother of a child that reversed autistic behaviors. She communicates the relationship between glutamate receptors, associated symptoms, and the reduced glutamate diet. It’s a must watch, Be well,...
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 4, 2015 | Digestive System, Immune, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
In my ongoing research I recently came across an excellent presentation by Dr. Woeller on “The Role of Microglia Activation and Brain Inflammation in Autism”. Much of the information that Dr. Woeller shares substantiates the Seven R’s of Brain...
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 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...
