by | Jul 1, 2015 | Environment, Seizures
“Neurocysticercosis is a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in the developing world (1,2). The disease occurs when larvae of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, encyst in the human brain; this process causes a broad range of neurologic signs and symptoms,...
by | Jun 30, 2015 | Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
This is a powerful TedTalk from a Biochemist/Mother of a child that reversed autistic behaviors. She communicates the relationship between glutamate receptors, associated symptoms, and the reduced glutamate diet. It’s a must watch, Be well,...
by | May 28, 2015 | Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
When my son was having seizures and was on the classical ketogenic diet he exhibited signs of acidosis. Acidosis occurs when the kidneys and the body can’t maintain a balance between acid and base. It can be life threatening if intervention doesn’t...
by | May 20, 2015 | Digestive System, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
Food allergies (or sensitivities) occur because of three factors: nutritional, immune and inflammatory. Eating foods serves multiple purposes: to provide both macro and micronutrients for the functions of systems; support optimal function of the brain; provide fuel...
by | May 15, 2015 | Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
An excellent study on the comparison between pyrodoxine (PN) and the more absorbable pyridoxal phosphate (PLP). The latter resolved seizures as an injectable form and had a higher success rate than pyrodoxine in the oral form. Of the 94 patients, 57 patients had...
by | May 13, 2015 | Antioxidants, Detoxification, Digestive System, Environment, Hormone, Immune, Mitochondria, Neurotransmitters, Nutritional Deficiencies, Seizures
It’s considered to turn on and off genes, build neurotransmitters (our calming mechanisms in our bodies), process hormones, build immune cells, produce energy, protect our nerves and build and maintain cell membranes. It occurs every second of every minute of every...
