Author Archives: Sarah Mo
Can oxidative stress shrink your brain?
With baby boomers growing older, the age of the population in the United States is increasing. About 50 million Americans are affected each year by over 600 neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative disease refers to conditions in which nerve cells progressively degenerate … Continue reading
Is gluten making you overstimulated?
There has been a lot of controversy lately over gluten sensitivity, but the existence of celiac disease is something no one can argue against. Celiac disease affects 1 in 141 individuals in the United States and can cause intestinal damage. … Continue reading
Posted in Immunology, NeuroImmune, Neurology
Tagged celiac disease, GABA, gliadin, glutamate, glutamate decarboxylase, gluten, gluten sensitivity, microvilli, transglutaminase, villi
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Oxidative stress? Let’s take a look at DOPAC…
In the past several weeks, there have been a number of posts about oxidative stress and the effects that it can have on neurotransmitter pathways, including the tryptophan pathway and catecholamine synthesis. Dopamine metabolism can also contribute to oxidative stress. … Continue reading
Posted in Immunology, Neurology
Tagged DOPAC, dopamine, free radicals, H2O2, hydrogen peroxide, MAOB, monoamine oxidase B, oxidative stress
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Neuropharmacology: How do your drugs work?
Almost everyone uses medications at some point in their life, but what are they actually doing in the nervous system? Neuropharmacology is a branch of medical science dealing with the properties and actions of a drug on and in the … Continue reading
What to expect when you’re expecting: do you expect environmental toxins?
Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and is meant to bring awareness to environmental protection. Ironically, since then, the amount of chemicals (i.e., insecticides, pesticides, manufacturing) used in the environment has increased. US industries make and import around 80,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Immunology
Tagged autism, DDT, Earth day, environment, Environmental Working Group, EWG, insecticides, leukemia, pesticides, phthalates, toxic chemicals
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Carpe diem! Can you seize the day if seizures are contributing to your low mood?
Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which seizures occur as a result of abnormal neuron signaling. This irregular signaling may briefly alter a person’s consciousness, movements, or actions. However, having a seizure does not necessarily mean that a person has … Continue reading
Posted in Neurology
Tagged 5-HT1A receptors, cortisol, depression, epilepsy, GABA, hippocampus, HPA axis, low mood, seizures, serotonin
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The NEI Connection 