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CBD in neurology therapeutic protocols – what does the research tell us?

4/15/2021

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​As scientists continually look for viable measures to effectively address the burgeoning diagnoses of people with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, there have been more investigations with therapeutic options to conventional pharmaceuticals.
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A ketogenic diet: can it be beneficial for our brains AND our bodies?

4/13/2021

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You may be familiar with the Bredesen Protocol or read here on our website about this unique approach “to prevent cognitive decline and reverse the effects of subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and early Alzheimer’s disease.”1

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Oxygen and sleep – what your brain needs to know.

4/12/2021

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You know just how important it is to get quality sleep for your overall health and the wellbeing of your brain (and you’ve likely heard us mention this at least a few times!). But were you also aware that it’s equally important, especially for individuals with cognitive issues, to have adequate oxygenation levels while you sleep? 
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Patient age doesn’t rule out a PANS or PANDAS diagnosis.

3/29/2021

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The umbrella of autoimmune encephalopathy and the complexity of the most complex diseases.
When patients present with symptoms that appear to reflect a certain disorder, we must be careful to consider the whole picture and not eliminate possible diagnoses based solely on A single criteria such as the patient’s age. ​
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The “indoor generation” is missing out on vitamin D.

3/8/2021

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New study identifies low sun exposure as risk factor in pediatric-onset MS.
Lifestyles that keep us sofa-bound watching television, playing video games or sitting at a desk all day have definitely contributed to being labeled as the “indoor generation.” ​

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New study further supports benefits of IVIG treatment in PANS patients.

3/2/2021

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Recent findings from a soon-to-be-published study point to the use of IVIG in the treatment of our patients suffering with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). This open-label pilot study cited a statistically significant decrease in related symptoms after six infusions of IVIG (Octagam 5%). ​
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Our present and future health depends on healing from emotional trauma.

2/24/2021

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​As if the past year of ongoing challenges wasn’t enough, many of us have had to deal with the additional onslaught of even more trauma imposed by the recent winter storms. It really has been such a rough time for so many and we are concerned that these events can wreak havoc with our health, including our brain health, if left unchecked.

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B12 - can too much of a good vitamin actually be a bad thing?

2/22/2021

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We know we need vitamin B12 for a variety of health benefits, from red cell formation and energy production to nerve maintenance and other significant systemic functions. When it comes to our brain, too-low levels of this water soluble vitamin have been associated with brain volume loss and cognitive problems.1  And a deficiency can cause anxiety and depression as well.​
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Isolation and why we simply can’t delay addressing it.

2/13/2021

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A new article in The JAMA Forum1 highlights increased concerns and should inspire more conversation about social determinants of health, described by the CDC as “conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.” 

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Obesity – it’s not just a risk factor in neurological disease.

2/12/2021

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How the epidemic of obesity contributes to the COVID pandemic.
The public health issue of obesity continues to be a focus of concern relative to numerous conditions including neurological disorders. As we’ve previously discussed, many studies have highlighted links between obesity and an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, but also to poorer outcomes in treatment. ​
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Disease modifying therapies used in MS and rheumatology.

2/10/2021

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We always weigh very carefully the risk-benefit factors when advising patients of any approved and appropriate therapeutic measures. But in view of the current challenges that COVID has imposed, there are even more considerations to take into account now for even more conditions.
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Autoimmune diseases and COVID – what we know and what we can do now.

1/29/2021

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Autoimmunity occurs when immune system activity, primarily inflammation, is directed at healthy cells, tissues, or other inappropriate targets in the body. ​

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Our children’s mental health in the wake of a pandemic.

1/16/2021

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​It’s hard to believe we’ve endured almost a year of one of the most challenging times in our world’s collective history. Among many of the prevailing concerns has been the issue of school closures and limited in-person instruction and the impact on our children’s mental health.

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Novelty as a neuroplasticity tool.

1/14/2021

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If there is one thing to which we all can relate, it is the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic and the myriad of disease containment measures such as school closures, social distancing, and home quarantine – although certainly this is not the kind of relatable event we would want to connect us. 

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A mantra may be just what your brain needs for peace and quiet.

12/22/2020

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​Do you have a “mantra,” whether in relation to its use in a spiritual sense or as something that provides you with motivational self-talk in certain circumstances? Some good news to know - adopting a regular mantra can actually have a positive, calming effect on your brain too!
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Novel ADHD protocol shows significant promise for use as part of a therapeutic program.

12/16/2020

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For patients and their families who must deal with the very challenging issues inherent to attention deficient and hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), there comes some welcome news in the way of innovative therapeutic options. ​

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A myriad of thoughts…but are we thinking about how that affects our brains?

11/20/2020

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Our uncertain times mean most of us are challenged like never before. It’s impossible to turn on the television, read a newspaper or look at social media without being bombarded by so many different things and so much information that it’s just truly overwhelming. ​
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Why is nutrition so important in PANS and PANDAS?

11/15/2020

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We know that food often plays a significant role in PANS and PANDAS – whether patients experience allergies or difficulties with digestion or develop anorexia and refusal to eat, it’s extremely challenging to maintain proper nutrition for optimal health support. 
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Healing for children and teens with PANS/PANDAS begins at home.

11/12/2020

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By Ilene Naomi Rusk, PhD, November 2020 

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Providing a sense of security along with a safe environment and acknowledging a child’s feelings are very basic but key factors in supporting their mental wellbeing at home. All children need to know that they are safe and able to openly express their sentiments. ​

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PANS and PANDAS is making the news…but what do we really know?

11/9/2020

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And what do we need to do to help the most patients?

Diagnoses that even the most knowledgeable professional might miss, PANS and PANDAS have only recently come into the spotlight thanks to the combined advocacy of so many patients, parents and community support organizations alike.  
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Look to the past to better understand our health today.

11/7/2020

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Have you ever thought about how all the people in your family tree, even if you never had the opportunity to meet them, have influenced your own life? Well, research has shown a variety of biological factors affect just how genes are expressed and can indeed be passed down through multiple generations. 
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A letter and a lesson for humanity.

11/5/2020

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Along with my daughters, Katie and Sarah, and through our work with Hope for HumaNS from 2012 to 2017, we came to personally know the very poorest of the poor in Uganda and learn firsthand about their struggles on so many levels. In addition to enduring the impacts of extreme poverty and lack of resources, so many of the villagers suffered as well with Nodding Syndrome (NS), a debilitating and still-mysterious neurological illness.

I recently received a letter from Jovia, whom we met when she was just five years old and have continued to support her from afar as much as we can, both financially and with boundless love and admiration for her spirit and her courage. ​
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Addressing lipid markers may be an approach to brain health.

11/1/2020

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I believe the role of high or abnormal lipid ratios in the body and the brain is tied to INFLAMMATION and, as with any disease, we know that inflammation fuels the fire. 

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Vitamin D deficiency – is it another health crisis in the making?

10/29/2020

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With much discussion about the COVID pandemic, vitamin D has found its way into the conversation. And rightly so, given the recent research pointing to its value in numerous instances including rates of intensive care unit admissions.1But it shouldn’t require this type of global event to make us take note of all the existing information we had about just how important this vitamin is to our health - and the fact most of us are extremely lacking in it. 
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More studies point to critical importance of vitamin D in immune health.

10/29/2020

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While we’ve written before about the need to ensure optimal levels of vitamin D for both immune and brain health, recent news regarding its potential use in viral protection prompts revisiting this important information.
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