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.
Cerebral Folate Deficiency: can stop seizures yet often under diagnosed.
Many of our children and adults when developing seizure disorders unresponsive to anti-epileptic drugs will be classified into a syndrome. A syndrome is “a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated...
read moreWhy the ketogenic is not effective and may even be damaging for some individuals.
The ketogenic diet is often recommended as a secondary option, when anti epileptic drugs do not work. Currently neurologists will try several anti epileptic drugs (AED's) before recommending the classic ketogenic or the Modified Atkins as a dietary intervention. (I...
read moreDoes you or your loved one show these symptoms?
Diet can play an imperative role in healing from seizures. Even some food intolerances and immunities have been demonstrated to cause seizures. This is my reasoning behind studying in-depth bioindividual nutrition. I'm excited to speak on this topic at the next...
read moreNutrition to suppress cytokine – Immune “crisis” cells
Cytokines are inflammatory messengers that can cause oxidative stress, damaging neurons and create brain inflammation. It's an area that I often look at supporting with my clients. This is an excellent study titled "Effects of a nutritional supplement on the immune...
read moreWellbutrin – can worsen seizure disorders
Recent research has revealed that the popular anti-depressant, Wellbutrin, (bupropion hydrochloride) can cause seizures. The FDA reports that Wellbutrin is contraindicated for individuals with seizure disorders and should not be prescribed. "A physician considering 31...
read moreTopamax, also known as Topiramate increases oxalates!
This is extremely important research that discusses the use of topiramate, drug name "Topamax", can lead to elevated oxalates and kidney stones. Topiramate is often prescribed for young children and for long term use. We know that Oxalates create a potential risk for...
read moreElevated oxalates can cause central nervous system depression and seizures
I featured this research in the January, 17th 2017 webinar on "Oxalates: a potential cause for seizures". You can review the webinar here
read moreResearch- nutrition can impact SLC2A1 gene variance and syndromes
Fantastic research, entitled "High-fat diets and seizure control in myoclonic-astatic epilepsy: A single center's experience" assessed 9 children, of varying diagnoses, experiencing a multitude of seizure types, including myoclonic-astatic, general tonic clonic and...
read moreForced vaccination- what to do to support you or your child’s immune system
Russell Blaylock, MD - What To Do If Force Vaccinated By Dr. Russell Blaylock 8-16-9 Dr Blaylock's List of suggestions on How to Reduce the Toxic Effects of the A/H1N1 Vaccine, is as follows: 1. Number one on the list says Dr Blaylock, is to bring a cold pack...
read moreHow to create the best healing team- you DO get to choose
When my son became ill, several years ago, with an intractable seizure disorder, I felt like my world caved in. I also believed that my best resource was the medical profession. I was at their mercy. I told myself 'they know best', 'they study this...
read moreWhat I’m reading
What every person that has seizures needs to know, but isn't told.
