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Epilepsy and Heavy Metals, a Known but Overlooked Association

Could dental work be making epilepsy harder to treat? In a review co-authored by Joseph P. Reiss, mercury and other metals in dental work...

Feb 9, 2025

Are Environmental Toxins Fueling Sjogren’s Disease?

Exposure to heavy metals like mercury, lead, cadmium, and chromium can play a surprising role in epilepsy, particularly in patients whose...

Mar 23, 2024

The Hidden Link Between Mold Exposure and Brain Health

Originally published in the Journal of Integrative Science , this review highlights the hidden dangers of mold. While most people...

Oct 17, 2023

Invisible Threats: How Mycotoxins Disrupt Brain Development and Behavior

Originally published in the Journal of Integrative Neuroscience , this review by Dr. Mojtaba Ehsanifar, Akram Gholami, and Joseph P. Reiss reveals how hidden fungal toxins can impact the brain. Beyond food safety, mycotoxins cross the blood–brain barrier, disrupt neurotransmitters, and trigger inflammation that impairs learning, memory, and behavior. The authors highlight how early-life exposure may contribute to developmental disorders such as ADHD, autism, and cognitive dec