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Lowering Glutamate | Ashwagandha

Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)– Protects against glutamate.  Though most commonly known for aiding in adrenal fatigue, this mild herb is protective against glutamate.  We've been able to source it here and most commonly add it to our teas. Water extract from the leaves of Withania somnifera protect RA differentiated C6 and IMR-32 cells against glutamate-induced excitotoxicity. “ASH-WEX pre-treatment inhibited glutamate-induced cell death and was able to revert glutamate-induced changes in HSP70 to a large extent. Furthermore, the analysis on the neuronal plasticity marker NCAM (Neural cell adhesion molecule) and its polysialylated form, PSA-NCAM revealed that ASH-WEX has therapeutic potential for prevention [...]

Lowering Glutamate | Ashwagandha2024-08-24T18:23:59-04:00

Lowering Glutamate | Acorus Gramineus (Calamus Root aka Sweet Flag)

Acorus Gramineus (Calamus Root aka Sweet Flag) essential oil has shown to inhibit NMDA (glutamate) receptor activity, increase GABA and lower glutamate upon inhalation. We have been able to source this, here.  I will occasionally add this to our diffuser to help calm any crazy days. “These results demonstrated that EO extracted from AGR exhibited neuroprotective effects on cultured cortical neurons through the blockade of NMDA receptor activity, and that the glycine binding site appeared not to be the major site of action. ” http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0024320501009444   “Furthermore, inhalation impressively inhibited the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transaminase, [...]

Lowering Glutamate | Acorus Gramineus (Calamus Root aka Sweet Flag)2024-08-24T18:22:02-04:00

Gadgets

The following items have been linked via Amazon and/or Thrive Market affiliate pages where I may earn a commission from. Products may need to be sourced based on availability and/or pricing. Vitamix Pro Series While this expensive Pro Series isn’t necessary, a Vitamix is is the #1 recommended gadget when following REID! This gem is used daily (often multiple times) for smoothies, juices, soups, baking mixes, sauce prep, etc. MUST get a vitamix! Costco also offers great deals Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender Less expensive Vitamix we keep at [...]

Gadgets2023-04-27T12:25:57-04:00

How We Navigate Supplements

Numerous practitioners have suggested the use of supplements at various times during our journey. While I know most families working on healing have a heavy emphasis on supplements, we’ve personally chosen to try and avoid them. Because this is so unconventional, I will admit that I’ve questioned this decision at times, but deep down, I firmly believe this was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. One reason why we’ve chosen to avoid supplements is because of our experience with them early on. About the time we started with diet changes, we also [...]

How We Navigate Supplements2024-08-23T20:57:02-04:00

Histamine Intolerance (Eczema, Allergies & MCAD)

This information is here to help support you if you struggle with histamine intolerance or mast cell activation. Not everyone will necessarily need to implement these changes. Early on, our son's eczema drastically increased while working with our integrative pediatrician on dietary changes and incorporating a handful of supplements (which we’ve since discontinued). What were once small little dime-sized rough spots on his skin grew into an angry head-to-toe rash covering most of his body.  Assuming it was something his skin was coming into contact with, I overhauled household items he was frequently exposed to – [...]

Histamine Intolerance (Eczema, Allergies & MCAD)2024-08-24T07:54:17-04:00

Phenols & Salicylates

This information is here to help support you if you struggle with phenol or salicylate intolerance. Not everyone will necessarily need to implement these changes. Phenols (salicylates are a type of phenol) are chemical compounds naturally found in foods. Typically the brighter/more colorful the food, the higher in phenols. Some Foods/Herbs Highest in Phenols & Salicylate Food coloring/dyes Apricots Dates Cherries Berries Bananas Soy Buckwheat Symptoms Associated with Phenols & Salicylate overly giggly red ears or flushed cheeks aggression defiance irritability night waking tics emotional dark circles under the eyes hyperactivity Testing Phenol Sulfotransferase Deficiency (PST) which [...]

Phenols & Salicylates2024-08-23T21:18:40-04:00

Strep Throat

Fighting Strep Reminder: This is not medical advice. Antibiotics: An active strep infection, is a time when I actually say yes to antibiotics. I am far more fearful of PANDAS than I am of the damages from antibiotics. It is important to note that more and more people are finding that the common strep antibiotic, Amoxicillin, is showing more and more resistance to strep. Herbs: We increase the consumption of herbals like: Clove, Oregon Grape, Barberry, Goldenseal, Goldthread, Raw Garlic, Turmeric, Oregano, Peppermint*, Basil, Ginger, Cryptolepis, Echinacea, Berberine, Lomantium, and Neem (do not consume items indicated with [...]

Strep Throat2023-09-22T12:07:57-04:00

Diet Implementation & Tips

The information shared within this blog has been gathered by a mother, not a physician, and should not act as any form of medical advice. While we quickly implemented diet changes ourselves, I completely understand how overwhelming the process can be. Because this diet can be so overwhelming, I would encourage you to bite off one task or goal at a time, with the intention of truly making it a lifestyle change.  However, "wow" changes will likely be more easily noticed the quicker you make the changes and once you are strictly avoiding [...]

Diet Implementation & Tips2023-05-02T10:45:17-04:00
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