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,...
by | Aug 29, 2016 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
This is a bold title but a question that I’ve lived through as a parent. This may be the most important read, so please do read through. When my son was experiencing multiple seizures a day, on the ketogenic diet and taking 2 medications, I told my husband we...
by | Jun 15, 2016 | Environment, Hormone, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Research has demonstrated that a brain nutrient, required to make the sleep hormone, melatonin, can be crucial in promoting a restful sleep. An Oxford University study revealed that DHA, a fatty acid, often derived from fatty fish and in cod liver oil, is instrumental...
by | May 16, 2016 | Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Nutritional deficiencies can coexist among other metabolic stressors. Yet, alone nutritional deficiencies can result in many chronic illness including central nervous system disorders, especially epilepsy/seizure disorders. It’s imperative that certain levels be...
by | May 10, 2016 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Hormone, Immune, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
I have reviewed several forums where parents are opting to place their children on amino acids, hoping that it will be the ultimate attempt at stopping seizures. Some opt to place their children or themselves on branched chain amino acids, or on individual amino...
