by | Feb 23, 2017 | Immune, Mitochondria, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
The ketogenic diet is often recommended as a secondary option, when anti epileptic drugs do not work. Currently neurologists will try several anti epileptic drugs (AED’s) before recommending the classic ketogenic or the Modified Atkins as a dietary...
by | Feb 16, 2017 | Detoxification, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Diet can play an imperative role in healing from seizures. Even some food intolerances and immunities have been demonstrated to cause seizures. This is my reasoning behind studying in-depth bioindividual nutrition. I’m excited to speak on this topic at the...
by | Feb 1, 2017 | Immune, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
Cytokines are inflammatory messengers that can cause oxidative stress, damaging neurons and create brain inflammation. It’s an area that I often look at supporting with my clients. This is an excellent study titled “Effects of a nutritional supplement on...
by | Jan 25, 2017 | Neurotransmitters, Seizures
Recent research has revealed that the popular anti-depressant, Wellbutrin, (bupropion hydrochloride) can cause seizures. The FDA reports that Wellbutrin is contraindicated for individuals with seizure disorders and should not be prescribed. “A physician...
by | Jan 18, 2017 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
This is extremely important research that discusses the use of topiramate, drug name “Topamax”, can lead to elevated oxalates and kidney stones. Topiramate is often prescribed for young children and for long term use. We know that Oxalates create a...
by | Jan 18, 2017 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Mitochondria, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
I featured this research in the January, 17th 2017 webinar on “Oxalates: a potential cause for seizures”. You can review the webinar here
