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 8, 2017 | Antioxidants, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies
A recent double-blind placebo study titled “Fish Oil Intake and Seizure Control in Children with Medically Resistant Epilepsy” demonstrated fish oil intake can reduce the number of seizures in children. Using a population base of 70 children, half were...
by | Jul 28, 2017 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Dr. Seneff, a senior research scientist at MIT, has been following the link between environmental toxicity and chronic neurodevelopmental symptoms. Recently, she reported that based on the historical date of incline of use of pesticides and autism, all children will...
by | May 19, 2017 | Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
My son experienced myoclonic astatic jerks on a daily basis, often to the extreme of a drop seizure and on many days multiple drop seizures. I’ve remained intrigued by the nature of these seizure types. Using a functional approach attempts to address the root...
by | May 12, 2017 | Detoxification, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
To promote phase two of the detoxification pathway I often recommend for my clients to introduce epsom salts into their baths. Epsom salt baths have been used for decades to help relieve sore muscles, boost magnesium levels, promote relaxation, draw out infections,...
