Brighter Days Health Coaching

17/01/2025

The super important but often overlooked PEMT gene deserves a deeper look if you have any stage of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, bile flow concerns, liver enzyme markers that are elevated or have anxiety. SIBO is also more likely with this gene.

If one has 2 copies of certain PEMT SNPs like rs12325817 (one from each parent), then conversion of phosphatidylethanolamine to phosphatidylcholine by methylation in the liver is usually impaired to some degree. Even having 1 copy can necessitate the need as well for extra choline in the diet.

I share this as it's very common yet overshadowed by other SNPs like MTHFR. I took a deeper dive on it this summer when my son had GI issues and an ultrasound showed fat in his liver. And he's a kid who has been on an organic nutrient dense diet his whole life. He also had the other symptoms associated with PEMT - and sure enough he has 2 copies of PEMT on two SNPs most common with issues. BodyBio PC (or other high quality brands like Quicksilver or Seeking Health, TMG and a diet rich in foods that are higher in choline helps.

The foods highest in bioavailable choline are animal foods. Eggs (especially the yolks) top the list. Then liver, meat, fish and dairy. Though it's found in plant foods like cruciferous vegetables, those not eating animal foods will likely need supplementation for long-term health (especially if a person has PEMT +/+ genes).

What is the PEMT gene? PEMT is in charge of phosphatidylcholine production, and variants in the gene may increase your need for dietary choline.

01/01/2025

Need a helping hand?

In 2024, I put health coaching on the backburner in order to help get MindSync up and running and also to get my own family's own health in order. I am excited to announce that I will be taking new clients starting on February 1st!

I am the right health coach if you......

*Have a child with PANDAS/PANS, ASD, ADHD or other concerns and you need guidance with lifestyle choices (like diet & non-toxic products), choosing doctors/practitioners, understanding lab work results (or knowing what labs to request from a doctor) and finding resources for support. I can help empower you with information so that you are well-prepared when meeting with doctors or other healthcare practitioners.

*Are concerned about mold and want the best resources on how to prevent it or address it (when suspected) both in the home and body.

*Have been given an autoimmune diagnosis and do not know where to begin.

*Have PCOS or other hormonal issues and want to make positive changes that can make a difference.

*Are concerned about toxicity and detoxification.

*Struggle with anxiety and want to look for ways to support your nervous system.

I tailor sessions towards what an individual wants and needs. I am well versed on nutrition (whole organic real foods) and can help one in this area and/or with overall lifestyle changes that can make a big difference with energy and well-being!

I can work in person (at our Cu***ng office) or via Zoom.

If interested in more information message me or check out the Health Coaching link from our website in the comments (you can contact me here as well).

28/11/2024

Give the gift of good health this year!

27/08/2024

I am opening up my schedule to offer the IonCleanse footbath on Tuesdays-Fridays from 11-3 and Saturdays from 10-2. Sessions can be scheduled with the link below.

Anyone interested in scheduling clinical massage, craniosacral massage or cupping with Sam can also use this link.

We are located at 2450 Atlanta Highway, #501, Cu***ng, GA 30040.

18/08/2024

The IonCleanse footbath is one of the gentlest and most effective ways to open the detox pathways of those with autism and other related concerns. Epigenetically many of our kids do not detox well on their own. And can't take all sorts of supplements or handle the intensity of sweating in a sauna (especially if very small). Or handle harsher interventions like chelation. This is why the IonCleanse is such a blessing (for kids, age 2+).

https://theworldofautism.podbean.com/e/detox-foot-bath-the-one-therapy-every-child-with-autism-should-try-dr-jeff-knight-terri-hirning-wofap16/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEvOcVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTpuN4-HoZuUIDt1eONMTUausCU6Zsq4baolWciYH66wrEFv_FYMixgsyg_aem_Q_vyWzk-XnpqqyiPL0hjqg

#16. What if I told you that 100% of the participants that joined a study had successful results for their child on the Autism Spectrum? Would you be interested? That is exactly what happened when a group of families were gathered together to test the effectiveness of using the IonCleanse Foot Bath....

11/08/2024

Contact us at support@mindsyncmst.com for more information. We offer free consultations and thorough evaluations to help you determine if multi-sensory training is the right fit.

23/05/2024

Who Benefits from the Multi-Sensory Training Program at MindSync?

Anyone can benefit from MST, but this intervention is often the next step for those who have unresolved health or sensory issues and have tried various protocols, medications and therapies with little success. The program helps children process their environments more successfully as well as develop the skills to form meaningful relationships with others. It can also help parents and adults cope with the stress and overwhelm that comes with managing the demanding tasks of life.

Your child could benefit from the Multi-Sensory Training if:

-You are worried about the way your child is connecting with peers.
-Teachers are mentioning your child needs extra support.
-Family members have noticed something is off with your child.
-You have to control every aspect of your child’s life in order to avoid tantrums/meltdowns.
-You have tried traditional medications/therapies and they have not worked.

As an adult you could benefit from Multi-Sensory Training if:

-You are exhausted, overwhelmed and stressed.
-You are robotic in your thoughts and actions in life.
-You have trouble focusing at work or with day-to-day tasks.
-You always have a low (or moderate to high) level of anxiety
-Your relationships with family members and significant others are strained or not as positive as you'd like them to be.

To learn more about our program (free consultations) email us at support@mindsyncmst.com. We are happy to share more information so you can decide if MST is a fit for you or your child.

22/05/2024

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After over twenty years of chronic illness, BetterHealthGuy.com chronicles my journey through and recovery from Lyme Disease, mold illness, and the many issues

09/04/2024

For anyone interested in learning more about MindSync for multi-sensory training (MST) I wanted to share a few details about upcoming sessions. We are excited to start offering MST in Cu***ng (conveniently right off of exit 13 on 400) - our first clients start next week. We did this 30 day program last summer at another location and it made an incredible difference for both of our kids. My son with PANS-type symptoms (anxiety, tics, OCD and brain fog) made huge strides - it took him out of fight-or-flight like nothing else we have tried. My daughter (who I haven't talked about as much as my son) also had significant gains with speech articulation, social interactions, confidence and classroom performance. She had the same teacher last year and this year and she has reported huge improvements in so many areas.

Judy Shafer and I are doing free consultations for those interested in May (only a couple spots left) and summer sessions. Our next in-office sessions start on 4/29 and 5/13 (12 days in the office followed by 18 days of a light box protocol at home).

Summer sessions begin on (Tuesday) 5/28. Many have expressed interest - availability is limited!

For more information, please feel free to PM me. Or you can contact us at support@mindsyncmst.com.

29/03/2024

Just starting a little light weekend reading. Ok, not so light but amazing nonetheless.

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21/03/2024

Good overall information on mold detox. Finding a good practitioner first is key! For bioflavonoids, diet is important but it is hard to get enough. Alight Color Guard is a good recommendation (I need to find a less pricey option - it's not cheap). Phosphaditylcholine is also key - we use BodyBio's products (right now their phospholipid complex). Not a fan of D supplementation but we've added in other antioxidants. Best again to test for what your body needs....

Binders – if you use too much, too soon -> may get worse – GO SLOW

- First steps - dietary including flax, chia, psyllium (start low and go slow)

- Bioflavonoids before binders

- Antioxidants like Vitamin D

- Natural detoxification and mobilization of bile – Bitters, Cleansing Support, Milk thistle

- Glutathione (intranasal, oral, IV) – may worsen sensitive patients

- Phosphatidylcholine (oral, IV)

- Systemic and intranasal antifungals

The solution to pollution is dilution and so much more to consider like antihistamines, bioflavonoids, EFAs, antioxidants, dietary changes (high protein and low carb) and more

👉 Ochratoxin
- Cholestyramine/Welchol
- Activated Charcoal

👉 Gliotoxins
- Bentonite Clay or Peloid/Moor Mud
- S Boulardii

👉 Trichothecenes
- Bentonite Clay or Peloid/Moor Mud
- Activated Charcoal
- Chlorella

👉 Aflatoxins
- Bentonite Clay or Peloid/Moor Mud
- Activated Charcoal
- Chlorella

👉 Zealanone
- Bentonite Clay or Peloid/Moor Mud
- S Boulardii

Brewer JH, Thrasher JD, Hooper D. Chronic illness associated with mold and mycotoxins: is naso-sinus fungal biofilm the culprit? Toxins (Basel). 2013 Dec 24;6(1):66-80. doi: 10.3390/toxins6010066. PMID: 24368325

Guilford FT, Hope J. Deficient glutathione in the pathophysiology of mycotoxin-related illness. Toxins (Basel). 2014 Feb 10;6(2):608-23. doi: 10.3390/toxins6020608. PMID: 24517907

19/03/2024

I will be presenting on this very timely & complex subject which is affecting so many of our kids. While much of what I will be covering is aimed at those who are newer to PANS & PANDAS, I encourage more experienced moms to come and share knowledge, challenges and successes.

Topics Covered:
*What is PANS and PANDAS? Why is it affecting so many kids?
*Finding skilled/knowledgable doctors/practitioners
*Testing - preparing yourself to meet with doctors/practitioners
*Various treatment approaches
*Best P/P resources - Books, Podcasts, FB groups
*The importance of nutrition and a non-toxic home environment
*Lyme/co-infections, mycoplasma, COVID and other triggers
*Mold (this will likely be a full meet-up topic later)
*Calming the nervous system - limbic system retraining, craniosacral work and many other tools to help get a child out of fight-or-flight

This meet-up is for moms/women only and is limited to 15 due to space. If there is great interest (more than 15) I will likely do a second meet-up a few weeks later.

https://www.facebook.com/events/7288633127898867?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22group_featured_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

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