Brain Health and Healing

This episode focuses on thyroid health, and its potential impact on bipolar and schizophrenia. We also discuss what low and high thyroid look like, difficulties detecting thyroid problems, and the importance of tyrosine and iodine.

Books and websites:
Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness, by Broda O. Barnes, MD, PhD: http://brodabarnes.org/
Solved: The Riddle of Illness, by Stephen E. Langer, MD: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/421731
Alan Christenson, NMD: https://www.drchristianson.com/blog/ and    https://www.drchristianson.com/thyroidresetdiet/
Izabella Wenz, PharmD:  https://thyroidpharmacist.com/

For details on thyroid-supporting nutrients and foods, see my books: Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder, and Natural Healing for Schizophrenia at https://www.boragebooks.com/

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This episode explores the intersection of seizure disorders, particularly temporal lobe epilepsy, with mental health. We talk about the prevalence of misdiagnosis, and about common symptoms and treatments in temporal lobe epilepsy and bipolar.
Note: While some underlying factors may be identical, these are distinct illnesses, and should be treated as such.

STUDIES
Mula M, The clinical spectrum of bipolar symptoms in epilepsy: a critical reappraisal, Postgrad Med. 2010 Jul;122(4):17-23.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20675967/

Reynolds  EH , Trimble MR, Epilepsy, psychiatry, and neurology, Epilepsia. 2009 Mar;50 Suppl 3:50-5.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19298432

Mazza  M , Di Nicola M, et al, Bipolar disorder and epilepsy: a bidirectional relation? Neurobiological underpinnings, current hypotheses, and future research directions, Neuroscientist. 2007 Aug;13(4):392-404.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17644769/

BOOKS
LaPlante E, Seized: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy in Medicine, History, and Art.

For more on nutrient approaches  shared by temporal lobe epilepsy with bipolar and schizophrenia, see my books, Natural Healing for Schizophrenia , and Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder  at boragebooks.com

#neurological #neuropsychiatric #epilepsy #seizures #bipolar #bipolardisorder #schizophrenia #mentalhealth #TLE #temporallobe #GABA #taurine #zinc #magnesium #manganese #B6 #pyroluria #excitotoxicity #sugar #junkfood #brainhealthandhealing #naturalhealingforbipolardisorder #naturalhealingforschizophrenia

In this episode we discuss excitotoxins. which are chemicals, such as MSG and aspartame, that are often added to junk food to make it taste good.   We talk about how these chemicals, made of aminos acids in ultra-concentrated doses can injure and destroy brain cells. They can impair normal brain development in children, and may play a role in mania, anxiety, seizures, intellectual deterioration, and various neurological diseases.

Books and videos
Excitotoxins, The Taste that Kills by Russell Blaylock, MD 
Aspartame Disease by HJ Roberts, MD
Dr. Russell Blaylock: Excitotoxins - The Taste that Kills - youtube

Studies
Olney, JW. Brain lesions, obesity, and other disturbances in mice treated with monosodium glutamate
Olney, JW. Excitotoxic food additives--relevance of animal studies to human safety
Blaylock R. On excitotoxicity as a central mechanism in autism spectrum disorders (1) (2) (3) (4)
Essa M, Braidy N, Excitotoxicity in the Pathogenesis of Autism

See my books
For a wide range of info on natural approaches to brain health: Natural Healing for Schizophrenia and Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder at https://www.boragebooks.com/

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This episode discusses effects of Candida and other yeast on mental health.  Candida can influence mood, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, hyperactivity, psychosis, and overall health. We also overview treatment approaches including paleo diet, immune support,  oregano, pau d'arco and other herbs, oxygenation, administration of Candida dilutions, and more.

Books
The Yeast Syndrome by John Parks Trowbridge, MD
The Yeast Connection by William G. Crook, MD
The Missing Diagnosis, or The Missing Diagnosis II by C. Orian Truss, MD

Articles
Landmark article by Dr. Orian Truss
Excellent article from Dr. William Shaw of Great Plains Lab  

More info
See previous episode on allergies, and stay tuned for related episodes on thyroid, mercury,  food addictions, and sugar.
Meanwhile, check out my books, Natural Healing for Schizophrenia and Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder at https://www.boragebooks.com

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This episode is an introduction to the influence of food allergy and sensitivity on mental function. We look at effects on schizophrenia, depression, mania, anxiety, insomnia, hyperactivity, autism and other conditions. We also mention various treatment approaches and list some of the tests.

Links to a sampling of studies and books:
Dohan, FC, Relapsed schizophrenics - earlier discharge from hospital after cereal-free, milk-free diet
McEwen, Len,  Enzyme-potentiated desensitization
Randolph, Theron G,  Beginnings and bibliographies of clinical ecology
Rapp, Doris.  Is this your child?
Rea William, Treating food allergies
Shaw, William on multifactorial causes of autism

More info:
Stay tuned for related episodes on Candida,  food addictions, and sugar.
Meanwhile, check out my books, Natural Healing for Schizophrenia and Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder at https://www.boragebooks.com

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This episode looks at the effects of choline in calming mania, overstimulation, anxiety and stress, and at its role in recovering from stress and enhancing memory and learning. We also talk about how excess choline may contribute to depression, especially in people who are undermethylated (histadelic),

Studies mentioned:
The Stoll (1996) trial in which added choline led to a substantial reduction in manic symptoms in 5 of 6 lithium-treated rapid cyclers.
More info:
Check out my books, Natural Healing for Schizophrenia and Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder at https://www.boragebooks.com

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This episode discusses the balancing effects of magnesium, and its role in moderating bipolar, anxiety, agitation, voices, and stress. Also its potential benefit for depression and addictions.
Studies and Reviews
George A. Eby, Karen L. Eby, and Harald Murk, "Magnesium and major depression"
Weston PG. Magnesium as a sedative. Am J Psychiatry. 1921-22;1:637–8.
Sarris J, “Adjunctive nutraceuticals with standard pharmacotherapies in bipolar disorder: a systematic review of clinical trials,” Bipolar Disord,. Aug-Sep 2011;13(5-6):454-65.   
My books
Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder
Natural Healing for Schizophrenia
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In Season 1 we looked first at the effects of light on mood, and then went on to the
Major Biotypes, and some of the key related nutrients:
Episode 6: Influence of Light on Mood and Sleep: Mania, Depression, SAD, Bipolar
Episode 7: A Major Stress Disorder, Pyroluria. In: Anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, etc.
Episode 8: Copper and Zinc. Re: mood, voices, paranoia, hyperactivity, autism, anxiety, mania, insomnia, violence
Episode 9: Vitamin B6 (P5P): Depression, Anxiety, Learning problems, Autism, Childhood Psychosis, etc.
Episode 10: Undermethylation and chronic depression, schizoaffective, bipolar, OCD, learning and behavior disorders
Episode 11: Folate (folic acid): Depression, Mania, and Biotype
Episode 12: Histapenia (overmethylation), re: Schizophrenia, Paranoia, Mania, Anxiety, Hyperactivity
Episode 13: Niacin for Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Mania

Coming up  next season: magnesium, essential fatty acids, neural sodium/potassium balance, choline/inositol, more on B vitamins, more nutrients, epilepsy and other neurological issues, thyroid, adrenals and other hormone issues, allergies and sensitivities, oxidative stress, inflammation, toxins, excitotoxicity, Candida, other health issues.

Not all topics are relevant for any given patient. The physician needs to determine the particular pattern affecting the individual.

Note: A number of these biochemistries, along with additional factors specific to each disorder, can also play a role in schizophrenia, depression, learning and behavior disorders, etc. Check the episode title for indications.

Still have questions? See my book to delve further:
Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder

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In this episode we discuss niacin (vitamin B3), and how it helps counter brain overstimulation and so, anxiety, mania, and schizophrenia. We also talk about the use of B3 for confusion, learning disorders, dementia, and nicotine and alcohol  withdrawal.

Books
Hoffer A, Saul AW. (2015) Niacin: The Real Story, Basic Health Pub, Inc.
Hoffer A, Adventures in Psychiatry: The Scientific Memoirs of Dr Abram Hoffer.
Edelman, E, Natural Healing for Schizophrenia, and Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder

A couple of Dr. Hoffer's early studies
Hoffer A, Osmond H, Smythies J. (1954) Schizophrenia; a new approach. II. Result of a year's research. J Ment Sci. 100:29-45.
Hoffer, A., Osmond, H., Callbeck, M. J., & Kahan, I. (1957). Treatment of schizophrenia with nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Psychopathology, 18(2), 131-157. 

NIACIN and dementia
M Morris, D Evans, Dietary niacin and the risk of incident Alzheimer's disease and of cognitive decline, J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004; Aug; 75(8): 1093–99.
Moutinho, M., et al. (2022) The niacin receptor HCAR2 modulates microglial response and limits disease progression in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Science Translational Medicine, Vol. 14, No. 637.

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Histapenia (overmethylation) is associated with significant anxiety, and, beyond that, is a major biotype in schizophrenia and bipolar. In this episode, we discuss symptoms of histapenia, and nutrients associated with improvement.

Recommended Reading
Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD: Bibliography    https://omarchives.org/dr-abram-hoffer-md-books/
Carl C Pfeiffer, MD, PhD: Nutrition and Mental Illness  pdf  https://www.andalanpelajar.com/nutrition/nutrition_and_mental_illness_an_orthomolecular_approach_to_balancing_body.pdf
William J Walsh, PhD: Nutrient Power   https://www.walshinstitute.org/nutrient-power.html
Eva Edelman: Natural Healing for Schizophrenia/ Bipolar  https://www.boragebooks.com/

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