The Seizure Threshold Audit
Your Environment · Your Inputs · Your Action Plan

I drink fluoridated municipal tap water

I drink filtered water but don't know if the filter removes fluoride

I drink distilled or reverse osmosis water (mineral-stripped)

I drink from aluminum cans regularly (soda, sparkling water, energy drinks)

I rarely drink plain water throughout the day

I eat processed food daily (packaged, fast food, restaurant more than 3x/week)

I use artificial sweeteners — aspartame (diet drinks, Equal), sucralose (Splenda), acesulfame-K

I eat foods with MSG, hydrolyzed protein, yeast extract, or "natural flavors" regularly

I eat conventional (non-organic) produce from the Dirty Dozen list

My child eats candy regularly — gummies, sour candy, hard candy, chocolate

I eat conventional meat, dairy, or farmed fish (not pasture-raised or wild-caught)

I skip meals or go more than 4–5 hours without eating regularly

I eat carbohydrate-only meals without protein or fat

I eat artificial food dyes daily (brightly colored snacks, cereals, drinks)

I drink coffee, tea, or caffeinated beverages daily

I use energy drinks (Monster, Red Bull, Celsius, Reign, etc.)

I use pre-workout supplements

I use protein powders (whey, plant-based, collagen with additives)

I take OTC medications containing caffeine (Excedrin, Midol, Anacin, NoDoz)

I take a daily multivitamin

I supplement with Vitamin D (D3 capsules or drops)

I use fluoride toothpaste (most commercial brands)

I use NHA (nano-hydroxyapatite) toothpaste marketed as fluoride-free

My child swallows toothpaste (under 8 years old)

I take OTC antihistamines, pain relievers, or cold medicine regularly

I have taken a fluoroquinolone antibiotic (Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox) in the past 2 years

I cook with nonstick (Teflon/PTFE) pans — especially on high heat

My nonstick pans have scratches or chips in the coating

I drink from aluminum cans regularly

I store or heat food in plastic containers

I use plastic water bottles daily

My Wi-Fi router is on overnight (not on a timer)

I charge my phone on or near my nightstand

I have a smart TV, streaming stick, or other device in my bedroom

My smart meter is on a bedroom wall or within 15 feet of where I sleep

I can see a cell tower, power lines, or electrical infrastructure from my home

I have solar panels on or near the house (inverter creates dirty electricity)

I use LED lighting in my bedroom or main living areas in the evening

My bedroom is not fully dark at night

I use Bluetooth headphones or earbuds regularly (including while sleeping)

I (or my child) use screens within 1 hour of bedtime

I (or my child) game in a dark room with the screen as the main light source

Gaming setup includes wireless headphones, wireless controller, and phone nearby simultaneously

I (or my child) use a gaming chair with built-in speakers or wireless mic

I drive past tree-lined roads or through sunlight flickering through trees at speed

I do not get outdoor morning sunlight within the first hour after waking

My first light exposure is a screen (phone, computer, TV)

I sleep fewer than 7–8 hours most nights

I wake with a dry mouth or have been told I snore or stop breathing

I sleep on my back (not my side)

My sleep is irregular — different bedtimes each night

I have a history of head injury, sports concussion, or whiplash

I was born with forceps, vacuum, or in a prolonged/difficult delivery

My seizures cluster around my menstrual period, ovulation, or premenstrual phase (women)

I have not had a full thyroid panel (free T3, free T4, TSH, TPO antibodies)

I have not had a morning cortisol test

I received fluoride varnish at my last dental cleaning

My dental work used epinephrine-containing local anesthetic

I take a proton pump inhibitor (Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, omeprazole) — depletes magnesium, the brain's natural NMDA channel blocker

I take a benzodiazepine (Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin) — tolerance and withdrawal between doses can lower seizure threshold

I take oral contraceptives — deplete B6 and folate; B6 is required to produce GABA

I take corticosteroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone) — blood sugar dysregulation affects neuronal stability

I take metformin — depletes B12; B12 deficiency causes neurological effects including increased excitability

I take a daily antihistamine (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Allegra) — anticholinergic burden; Benadryl lowers seizure threshold at regular doses

I am currently taking or recently completed a course of antibiotics — see Antibiotics section below

I have started, stopped, or changed AED doses in the past 3 months

I have taken 3 or more antibiotic courses in the past 12 months

I have never taken a probiotic after an antibiotic course

I received topical fluoride varnish (22,600 ppm — 15x toothpaste concentration) at my last dental cleaning

My local anesthetic contained epinephrine (adrenaline) — published side effects include rapid heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, and headache; can lower seizure threshold

I received nitrous oxide sedation — published side effects include nausea, headache, and with repeated use: B12 depletion leading to nerve damage and neurological decline

I have amalgam (silver) fillings that have not been safely removed

I have had amalgam removed without rubber dam, oxygen, or SMART protocol

I have dental work planned and have not discussed my seizure disorder with my dentist

My dentist does not know I prefer epinephrine-free anesthetic (mepivacaine plain or lidocaine without epi)