Important Research
Below you’ll find the most current evidence-based research as I review it and publish it. Please continue to check back frequently and follow our community on Facebook to keep up to date.
Oxalates, what are they and how they can cause seizures
Recent science shows that there are far more neurotoxic implications with elevated oxalates. Many of you may have heard of “kidney stones” which result from chronic oxalates. They are the pre-cursor to kidney stones (when bound to calcium) but free oxalates...
read moreTraditional Christmas Pudding, GF, CF, and even grain free
This recipe takes a traditional Christmas classic and turns it into a diet-friendly Christmas finale. It's secret ingredient that makes grain, gluten and casein free is quinoa. Moist and delicious. Review it here. quinoa-christmas-pudding Much light,...
read moreMonumental research, the first of its kind, seizures stopped.
A medical journal, titled "An unusual case of drug-resistant epilepsy in a child with non-celiac gluten sensitivity" is the first journal identifying that when gluten was removed from a two year old child's diet, not only did his seizures end, but his speech and focus...
read moreWhat medications can increase the risk for seizures?
This is an extremely valuable list that reveals prescription medications that may potentially lower the threshold for seizures. Prescription drugs that can provoke seizures The following prescription drugs can lower the seizure threshold, increasing risk of seizures....
read moreChristmas treats that look great and are nutritious
I've made quite a few alternative baked goods over the years. Most 'tasted good' (in the words of my children) but didn't quite look the same. I've used blueberry juice for blue food coloring, grated coconut for the topping, coconut cream sweetened with vanilla and...
read moreNew research that supports nutrition for brain recovery.
A recent medical journal was released entitled “Supplements, nutrition, and alternative therapies for the treatment of traumatic brain injury”. In it, the researchers discuss the potential consequences of mild and moderate traumatic brain injury that may be caused by...
read moreIs your child’s high fat, low carb diet too low?
Immediately after my son began having seizures, we placed him on what I thought to be a low-carb diet. In hindsight, it involved far more protein, than fats. A few months later we placed him on the ketogenic diet through the help of a registered dietician. What I...
read moreThanksgiving foods can be a challenge
I love thanksgiving! We join with our friends and family (framily) to celebrate how thankful we are to be touched by each and every one of them in such unique ways. Thanksgiving also involves delicious foods, those that all of us enjoy consuming. Some of our framily...
read moreThe need for antioxidants in seizure disorders.
Oxidative stress in biochemical terms indicates a state of imbalance between oxygen and nitrogen. It’s best understood as describing an apple when it’s cut, it begins to brown. Oxidizing is just this, the aging/damaging of cells. Oxidative stress results in...
read moreTop 10 Reasons to pursue an organic acids test for your loved one.
I'm asked this question often. Many individuals and parents are surprised when I explain the importance of the organic acids test. They wonder why their neurologist or primary care physician doesn't ask about this. Allopathic physicians are trained to address the...
read moreWhat I’m reading
What every person that has seizures needs to know, but isn't told.
