The Folate Connection: Why This Nutrient Matters for Brain and Body Health
Folate may be best known for its role in pregnancy, but its influence extends far beyond that. This essential B vitamin quietly supports nearly every system in the body, from brain and immune function to detoxification and energy metabolism. At Neuronutrition Associates, we see how often folate deficiency or dysfunction contributes to complex neurological and […]
Women, Motherhood, and the Immune System: Why Ours Deserves Attention Too
So much of women’s energy goes toward caring for others—our kids, partners, aging parents. But few of us stop to think about our own immune systems. The truth is, women’s immunity is profoundly shaped by hormones, sleep, nutrition, and the natural transitions of life—pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. New research is shedding light on two powerful […]
The Functional Medicine Approach to Immune Resilience
We often think of immunity as something that only matters when we’re sick. But your immune system is active every day, defending, repairing, and communicating across nearly every organ system in the body. At Neuronutrition Associates, we take a functional approach to immunity, looking at how the body’s systems interact to build true resilience, not […]
A Historic Step Forward in Autism Care
Finding the root causes of autism and developmental delay has been central to our practice from the very beginning. Yesterday marked a historic day: the President of the United States, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and other national leaders in medicine publicly shared recommendations that closely align with what we have been doing […]
Folate, Vitamin B6, and Mania: What the Latest Research Really Shows
Introduction In mental health, few nutrients are as misunderstood as folate and vitamin B6. Patients and providers alike sometimes worry that folate will “activate” mania or worsen psychiatric symptoms. A new randomized controlled trial (Akbarzadeh et al., 2025) provides important evidence to the contrary: folate supplementation actually improved mania outcomes in patients with bipolar I […]
Beyond the Headlines: What We’re Missing in the SSRI Conversation
There has been a lot of conversation in the media recently about SSRIs and whether they might be linked to violence. While I welcome research into this area, I believe it is risky to make broad claims without careful context. We also cannot ignore that many individuals do find relief and improved functioning with this […]
How Gut Health Influences Anxiety in Children: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges parents report in children, and it can show up in ways that extend far beyond worry or nervousness. For some children, anxiety looks like restlessness, irritability, or physical complaints such as stomachaches and headaches. For others, it appears as difficulty sleeping, trouble focusing, or emotional outbursts. While […]
Responding to the Autism Narrative: A Call for Nuance, Science, and Hope
When I read the recent TIME magazine special edition on autism, I felt a wave of frustration, sadness, and, honestly, deep concern. As a pediatric provider who has worked on the frontlines with children and families affected by autism for over a decade, I believe we need to bring both compassion and clarity to this […]
What I Noticed About Health Culture in Europe
As many of you know, I recently spent three weeks in Europe with my son and other family members. It was a meaningful trip for many reasons, not least of which was celebrating my son’s graduation from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a pre-med degree, summa cum laude. Proud mom moment! Whenever I […]
Why ImmunoLin® Outperforms Colostrum for Immune and Gut Support
When it comes to gut and immune health, not all supplements are created equal. Two ingredients that often get compared are bovine colostrum and ImmunoLin®—both rich in immune-supporting compounds, but with important differences. Let’s break it down. What Is ImmunoLin®? ImmunoLin® is a serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin protein isolate (SBI)—which is a fancy way of saying […]