by | Dec 5, 2017 | Antioxidants, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Ashwagandha (shortened) is used in Ayurvedic medicine for epilepsy, syncope and psychosis. In my functional nutrition practice, ashwagandha is recommended to many of my adult clients that experience adrenal stress, hormonal imbalances, among other dysfunctions. ...
by | Nov 26, 2017 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Clostridia bacteria, in its various strains, releases a very potent neurotoxin. A neurotoxin alone or in combination with others can lead to neurological dysfunction including seizure disorders. Neurotoxins stimulate the overproduction of glutamate. Extracellular...
by | Sep 7, 2017 | Detoxification, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
This is extremely important research that refers to this specific genetic variance, SLC6A8. Many of you are acquiring genetic testing in your efforts to discover what genetic variance can be causing your child or loved one’s seizures. The SLC6A8 deletion has...
by | Sep 6, 2017 | Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Tyrosine is an amino acid and like all amino acids it is derived from protein. It is naturally occurring, derived from L-phenylalanine (if the conversion is healthy) and is noted for improving mood, increasing energy levels and enhancing mental and physical...
by | Aug 24, 2017 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
A client recently forwarded me a copy of a well researched article titled “Epilepsy Natural and Complimentary Therapies”. The article recognizes the necessity to identify nutritional deficiencies that may stem from the use of anti-epileptic drugs,...
by | Aug 17, 2017 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
Many clients that I work with are on one, if not multiple, medications; all of which are intended to suppress seizure activity. Many adults and parents come to me with several supplements in place, all in an effort to naturally suppress the seizures, as well. I was...
