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Scientific Papers


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


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
Oct 17, 2023


Aspergillosis - a silent and incerdibly dangerous neighbor
Aspergillosis is a dangerous mold-related infection that can quietly attack the body and even the brain. In a scientific paper with Dr....
May 17, 2022


The Gut Brain Axis, more than just theories
In this scientific paper co-authored with Dr. Melchor Rodrigo, Joe Reiss highlights how the gut-brain axis is a proven system connecting...
May 1, 2022


The Ignored Environmental Triggers of PANDAS Disease
In a scientific paper with Dr. Melchor Rodrigo, Joe Reiss explores how PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated...
Apr 1, 2022
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