by | Dec 15, 2016 | Neurotransmitters, Seizures
This is an extremely valuable list that reveals prescription medications that may potentially lower the threshold for seizures. Prescription drugs that can provoke seizures The following prescription drugs can lower the seizure threshold, increasing risk of seizures....
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 28, 2016 | Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Recipes, Seizures
Immediately after my son began having seizures, we placed him on what I thought to be a low-carb diet. In hindsight, it involved far more protein, than fats. A few months later we placed him on the ketogenic diet through the help of a registered dietician. What I...
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 | Oct 10, 2016 | Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Avoid the following foods that are rich in glutamate and aspartate, two very excitatory amino acids. Below I’ve listed what to AVOID and what TO EAT. Here’s what NOT to eat: Avoid these excitatory amino acids by avoiding these foods: 1) Grains: Wheat,...
