We explore how leaky gut and a compromised blood-brain barrier amplify inflammation, behavior changes, and brain fog, then lay out simple steps to protect both barriers and rebuild energy. Practical swaps, light and sleep routines, and paced detox strategies show families a realistic path to calmer brains.

• functional medicine journey from nursing to root-cause care
• why tight junctions fail in the gut and brain
• modern triggers: processed flour, sugar, dyes, antibiotics, stress
• kids’ behavior shifts with gluten, dyes, and sugar removal
• histamine, mast cells, and leaky brain explained
• gentle detox pacing, binders, and regressions
• mitochondria and ATP: sleep, light, and movement
• red light tools, morning light, circadian support
• stepwise diet upgrades: good, better, best
• raw dairy, fermented foods, and ancestral skills
• reading research critically and following outcomes

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