by | Aug 5, 2015 | Environment, Immune, Mitochondria, Seizures
Getting oxygen to the brain is essential for optimal performance of the brain and the central nervous system. Exercise is the best tool to expedite oxygen to the brain as well as can promote detoxification through the skin. Unfortunately exercising can be very...
by | Jul 31, 2015 | Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Approximately 6 million kids (ouch!) are diagnosed with ADD. Many of the children are administered brain-altering stimulant drugs (essentially “speed” and uppers”)that have been demonstrated to increase the likelihood of addictive behaviors. ...
by | Jul 31, 2015 | Digestive System, Seizures
Yep, you read that correctly. Fecal microbiota transplant “FMT” (easily referred to as “poop” transplant) has been in the forefront of modern medicine for the past few years, despite its discovery in 1958. The discussion of the microbiome, the...
by | Jul 29, 2015 | Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
I’m often asked about supplements: where to purchase them or why is it necessary to buy them through recommended manufacturers. I explain that there may be unnecessary fillers (such as a food like rice bran, gluten, soy, corn and even dairy) and even chemicals...
by | Jul 27, 2015 | Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Seizures
In scientific literature and in mainstream discussion there’s been a lot of focus on how to support the digestive system, now referred to as the “second brain”. There’s also quite a bit of research identifying the need to address neuro-...
by | Jul 24, 2015 | Seizures
Four years ago, today, my son’s seizures ended. I remember that day very clearly. Every day, for 18 months prior, we posted on a spreadsheet the number of seizures that we would witness each day. At times, the documentation became disheartening, too many...
