by | Jan 6, 2016 | Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Immune, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Parasite, Fungal and Bacterial infections must be assessed and addressed in individuals experiencing seizures. There are over 60 studies researching the effects of parasites and bacterials infections and their impact on seizures. There are over 200 studies...
by | Jan 4, 2016 | Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
A medical journal published in 2015 substantiates the importance of nutritional deficiencies being explored for unexplained refractory non-responsive seizures. The researcher reports a 35 month old child that was displaying severe neuroregression: neuropathy,...
by | Dec 31, 2015 | Seizures
I love new beginnings! I also love appreciating what I’ve completed in the past. This past year has been filled with much learning, successes and challenges. All great! The learning has come from mentors, other practitioners, my clients and always my family. The...
by | Nov 12, 2015 | Hormone, Seizures
In a recent journal titled “Thyroid hormones: Possible roles in epilepsy pathology”, the authors explore the impact of an underactive thyroid on seizures. The researchers report that the thyroid hormones (THs) l-thyroxine (T4) and l-triiodothyronine (...
by | Nov 9, 2015 | Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Seizures
Recently, I listened to an excellent webinar titled “The Gut/Brain Connection” by Dr. Kalish. Much of the information provided reinforced the functional nutrition approach I use to seizures. One of many specifics that I took away from the webinar was the...
by | Nov 5, 2015 | Environment, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
We’ve discussed the imbalances between the sympathetic nervous system (fight/flight) and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest/digest) and how the latter is often dominant in individuals that are experiencing seizures and seizure disorders. My focus is to...
