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...
by | Jul 23, 2015 | Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
As I mentioned in my last post, GABA is made in every neuron and is a product of the energy cycle. In order for GABA to be produced a series of supports need to occur: glucose, oxygen and even B6. Glucose is metabolized for energy and its residual is glutamate. If...
by | Jul 21, 2015 | Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
GABA is made in all neurons of the brain, is recycled through our energy systems (mitochondria) and aside from seretonin, is one of the major calming mechanisms built in the body. GABA is integrated into many of the anti epileptic drugs on the market and understood to...
by | Jul 2, 2015 | Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Here ‘s an excellent chart that shows that potential for nutritional deficiencies when consuming AED’s on a longterm basis. Common Drug Classes and Nutrient Interactions Chart FNL Be well, Lynn
