Carolyn Ledowsky, ND is one my guest experts on The Anxiety Summit 5: Gut-Brain Axis and our topic is: MTHFR, B12 Genes and Anxiety. In this interview you’ll learn: The mechanisms of methylation B12 gene variants: MTR, MTRR, TCN The tryptophan “steal” and a simple niacin test and a whole lot more! It’s an in-depth […]
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Psychedelics: is MDMA assisted therapy effective and safe?
Dr. Dan Engle, MD, did one of the keynote presentations at the recent IMMH conference. The topic was “Psychiatry Meets Psychedelics: Treating Psycho-Emotional Conditions with Ayahuasca, Psilocybin and more.” This was not about recreational use of psychedelics but rather Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy or PAP, which is “professionally supervised use of ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, LSD and […]
RICE, arnica, GABA and DPA for my sprained ankle
I’m in the USA for 2 conferences and I just spent 3 super days visiting my brother and his family in Las Vegas. We had a super hike in Red Rocks National Park. We went early to avoid the heat and it was fabulous until I slipped on some sand when going down a steep […]
Spicy Cauliflower Zucchini Coconut Soup Recipe
This recipe – Spicy Cauliflower Zucchini Coconut Soup – is my new favorite because it’s nutrient-dense, creamy (because of the cauliflower), lasts well in the fridge for a few days, freezes well, and is oh so yummy! I tend to create my own recipes after being inspired by a recipe in a book, blog or […]
Why is vitamin B6 toxic for some and why don’t symptoms resolve when vitamin B6 is stopped?
In a recent blog post, Vitamin B6 improves dream recall (which can be used to monitor vitamin B6 status), I promised to address concerns about the potential for vitamin B6 toxicity. I have yet to see any signs of toxicity in my clients, but I have also not ever recommended more than 500mg/day. However, I was […]
Vitamin B6 improves dream recall (which can be used to monitor vitamin B6 status)
It’s exciting to see new research confirming the connection between vitamin B6 and dream recall. In this new study, Effects of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and a B Complex Preparation on Dreaming and Sleep (which was randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled), 100 participants from across Australia were given 240 mg vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) before bed for five consecutive days. Other […]