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,...
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...
