A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) In this post, we will not be going into the underlying mechanisms involved in the pathology seen in Parkinson’s disease or how the ketogenic diet can modify them. But I will briefly outline research showing that a ketogenic diet canContinue reading “A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease (PD)”

A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) When I tell people they can learn how to treat their cognitive and mood symptoms (also experienced as Brain Fog), I ultimately mean it. Let’s learn about ketogenic diets and Multiple Sclerosis. There has actually been quite a bit ofContinue reading “A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)”

What do mitochondria do?

Mitochondria do much more than just provide power to cells. Don’t get me wrong. They have everything to do with energy. And because they are so important to energy production, they play a key role in metabolism. And as a result, they are center stage in the field of Metabolic Psychiatry. We hear that mitochondriaContinue reading “What do mitochondria do?”

PCOS and Brain Fog

Cognitive symptoms in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are a neurological issue. Problems with memory, concentration, and learning that are seen in women with PCOS are neurological issues. And that is why going on birth control pills will not fix it. I try to stay on topic on this blog. I really want Google to getContinue reading “PCOS and Brain Fog”

Heavy Metals and Mental Health

Heavy Metals and Mental Health. Why do heavy metals affect mental health, even on a ketogenic diet? Some people begin the ketogenic diet with a high burden of heavy metal accumulations. When this happens, even the increases in glutathione seen with a well-formulated ketogenic diet can be insufficient to completely resolve symptoms. Options include aContinue reading “Heavy Metals and Mental Health”