Flame Retardants Linked to Neurological Delay in Children

Researchers at UC Berkeley find: “Prenatal and childhood exposure to flame retardant compounds are linked to poorer attention, fine motor coordination and IQ in school-aged children….”

For children with developmental delays, autism, or ADHD, an environmental health assessment can help identify hidden environmental triggers of illness. These chemicals can then be detoxified. To learn about [...]

I.V. Therapies Now Available

We are pleased to announce a partnership with the Riordan Center that will provide access to intravenous and injection nutritional therapy. These therapies include high dose vitamin C, Myers infusion, and alpha lipoic acid. Oral low dose naltrexone therapy is also available.

People with cancer, hepatitis C, chronic viral infections, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Lyme, and [...]

Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Ulcer Bacteria

Since the 1960′s, scientists have noted a peculiar link between the stomach ulcers and Parkinson’s Disease. Now, the investigation deepens. Science Daily notes: ”Infection of late middle-aged mice with a particular strain of the bacteriaHelicobacter pylori results in development of Parkinson’s disease symptoms after 3-5 months,” says Traci Testerman of Louisiana State University Health Sciences [...]

Migraine Relief with Personalized Medicine

Wondering about what naturopathic medicine can do for you? Check out this brief and informative video.

Cognitive Decline in Elders is Associated with Low Vitamin D

Seniors with low serum vitamin D are found to be at increased risk for cognitive decline. Read the full story here.

Common Medications Decrease Brain Function in Older Adults

A group of drugs commonly taken to address allergies, insomnia, motion sickness, or incontinence have been found to significantly increase the risk of memory loss in older adults.

These medicines include Benadryl, Excedrin PM, Unisom, Nytol, Paxil, and Detrol, amongst others.

The medications are anticholinergics, which all decrease the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

The [...]

Sleep Deprivation Contributes to Migraine

Sleep deprivation linked to initiation of migraine headache via “increased expression of the proteins p38, PKA, and P2X3, which are known to play an important role in initiating and sustaining chronic pain.”

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Seeking pain relief? Call us at 918 899 0288.

Vitamin D Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Improvement

In patients with multiple sclerosis, higher serum vitamin D level is linked to better outcomes.

A report to the American Academy of Neurology finds that “…low blood levels of total vitamin D and certain active vitamin D byproducts are associated with increased disability, brain atrophy and brain lesion load in MS patients.”

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Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gene-Pesticide Interaction

Pesticide exposure raises risk of Parkinson’s Disease among men with a certain genetic variation (polymorphism).

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Simple steps to decrease pesticide exposure:

1. Take shoes off when inside your home.

2. Use natural alternatives for weeds, lawn care, and pest control. Share this information with neighbors, too.

3. Choose organic produce, [...]

Lead Linked to ADHD

Mildly elevated blood lead levels are associated with diagnosis and relative severity of ADHD.

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While lead was removed from gasoline and paint in the U.S. in the 1970′s, multiple sources of lead remain.

These include children’s costume jewelry made overseas (especially if made before 2008), imported candy, toys, and buildings [...]