BHC Ep. 18 - Excitotoxins

Magnesium is a mineral that is crucial to maintaining a normally functioning body. Unfortunately, more than half of the population of the United States is estimated to be magnesium deficient. On this episode of the Blaylock Health Channel, Dr. Russell Blaylock discusses the many health advantages magnesium has to offer us as well as the proper magnesium supplements we can take to fully experience these health benefits.

Thanks to the recent popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge, the subject of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has received an enormous amount of media attention. On this week’s episode, Dr. Russell Blaylock talks about the physiological connections between all neurodegenerative diseases and includes steps one can take to treat and prevent the ravaging effects of these diseases.

Reactive hypoglycemia is a condition that arises in certain people when they consume foods that are high on the glycemic index causing sudden fluctuations in their blood sugar. These fluctuations can result in many physical and mental disturbances including anxiety and depression. On this week’s podcast, Dr. Russell Blaylock discusses the important role glutamate plays concerning this disorder and what you can do nutritionally to prevent reactive hypoglycemia from disrupting your life.

Despite the fact that the public is more informed than ever of its dangers, dietary excitotoxins such as the ingredient monosodium glutamate are still widely used as flavor enhancers in many different food products. On this episode, Dr. Russell Blaylock explains the effects of excitotoxins on our bodies and lists the many (often innocuous-sounding) names of excitotoxic ingredients that are prevalently found in our food supply.

Until recently, the medical community has largely overlooked the topic of gluten sensitivity, namely non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Now, due to a growing number of people that are feeling the negative effects of gluten, this disorder is becoming increasingly more difficult to ignore. On this week’s episode, Dr. Blaylock discusses the neurological effects of gluten sensitivity and goes over different strategies you can take to protect your brain.

Sulfites are commonly used as a preservative in several different types of food products, beverages and medications. Unfortunately, many people have an adverse reaction when exposed to this additive. On this week’s episode, Dr. Blaylock goes over the negative effects of sulfites and discusses ways to reduce the toxicity of this compound.

Whether it be alcoholism, drug addiction or gambling, problems with addiction can be found throughout the world and it is an unfortunate aspect of the human condition. On this episode, Dr. Russell Blaylock shows that no matter what the addiction may be the biological mechanisms behind these various conditions are essentially the same. Using this knowledge, Dr. Blaylock shows us how through diet, supplementation and exercise we can control any one of these destructive impulses.

Recent scientific studies have discovered evidence linking depression and inflammation. On this week’s episode, Dr. Russell Blaylock explains how a person’s mood can be negatively influenced by the presence of inflammation in the body as well as dietary changes one can make to reduce this inflammation.