by | Oct 19, 2017 | Seizures
CAUTION: the information below suggests that the ketogenic diet may show greater efficacy (effectiveness) without medications. PLEASE DO NOT reduce/remove medications without the support of your primary care physician or neurologist. Reducing/removing medications...
by | Oct 19, 2017 | Seizures
A recent study: High Fat Ketogenic Diet Enhances Gut Microbiota in Healing Epilepsy recognizing that an imbalanced gut microbiota is present in individuals suffering from neurological consequences including childhood epilepsy. The childrens’ microbiome was...
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...
