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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.

Abnormal EEG readings could also mean this…

Feb 25, 2018 | 0 Comments

Pyroluria is a blood disorder that results from a genetic predisposition in combination with a chronic level of stress can cause excess pyrroles to bind with b-6 and deprive the body of b-6 and zinc. Both of these nutrients are critical in central nervous system...

The spiritual perspective meets science.

Feb 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

I spent the weekend reading "Medical Medium". It's a remarkable healing guide to numerous chronic health issues. Rather than based on science, it's based strictly on spiritual direction that Anthony Williams has been receiving since age 4. The recovery stories are...

Breathing technique to stop seizures?

Feb 13, 2018 | 0 Comments

The brain needs 3 things: glucose, blood flow and oxygen. Stimulating blood flow and oxygen can be a little more challenging at times especially when exercising may be limiting for some. I've been reading about breathing techniques for quite some time. This is the...

Recent research identifies another healing opportunity

Feb 9, 2018 | 0 Comments

Cerebral Folate Deficiency is a condition that either occurs as a result of genetic variances and the environment or can result later in development as a result of other insults. It is a condition that blocks folate from entering the blood brain barrier. The...

Irritable and Aggressive on Keppra? This may be a clue…

Jan 31, 2018 | 0 Comments

This is excellent research about certain side effects from Levetiracetam (brand name "Keppra"). Looking at 290 patients with epilepsy (seizure disorders), the research found that certain genetic variances can predispose them to "psychotropic" behaviors including...

Ashwagandharishta and Flax Seed oil for improving seizure reduction and recovery.

Dec 5, 2017 | 0 Comments

Ashwagandha (shortened) is used in Ayurvedic medicine for epilepsy, syncope and psychosis. In my functional nutrition practice, ashwagandha is recommended to many of my adult clients that experience adrenal stress, hormonal imbalances, among other dysfunctions. ...

Getting the right B12 test is extremely important

Dec 1, 2017 | 0 Comments

Dozens of research articles produce findings that adequate B12 levels is critical to central nervous system function. It's often deficient when digestive infections and dysbiosis is present, needed for folate metabolism (methylation), production of energy,...

Fantastic means to speed up grain-free school lunches.

Nov 28, 2017 | 0 Comments

I must give credit to www.FoodRenegade.com for these creative and efficient school lunch grain-free ideas. The below is lengthy but worth the read. If you are on a ketogenic diet, adopt these combinations while adding the fat (MCT oil can help with this). "As a...

One of the most important infections to test for especially when seizures are present.

Nov 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

Clostridia bacteria, in its various strains, releases a very potent neurotoxin. A neurotoxin alone or in combination with others can lead to neurological dysfunction including seizure disorders. Neurotoxins stimulate the overproduction of glutamate. Extracellular...