For my paper, I have chosen to write about the way that carbohydrates affect the neurological system. This topic interests me because I was diagnosed with a nerve disorder when I was eleven years old. I was able to control it through natural supplements and a diet my doctor put me on, called “The Specific Carbohydrate Diet”. On this diet, I was restricted from eating any complex carbohydrates and some simple carbohydrates. Over the span of a year and a half of doing this, almost all of my symptoms went away. Eventually, I was able to get off of the diet and just monitor the amount of carbohydrates that I consumed. I would like to better educate myself for the reasoning behind all of this, so I can share my experience in this area with other people who are struggling. Many doctors will just prescribe medication to people who are desperate for answers. By being educated on this issue, people will see that there are alternative solutions and be able to decide for themselves what is right. Would it be beneficial for everyone with neurological issues to take this route, or does it vary from person to person? What about other disorders? I would like to find out how carbohydrates are directly linked to the neurological system, and what other kind of factors could play a part in it. If it really is the most direct link, then I am curious as to why it is not spoken about more for people with tourettes, autism and other disorders. Although not as convenient as taking a pill, could an entire lifestyle change help manage these conditions? If this approach is as beneficial as it seems to be, the pros outweigh the cons by a longshot. As a rule, we should be focusing on how to naturally restore our body's chemical balance, instead of instinctively turning to medication that drastically alters all the chemicals in our body, leaving side-effects that can be just as bad as the initial issue. Maybe if we had this mindset we would be able to change our unhealthy living habits, when we have armed ourselves with pertinent information that will ensure our success if we persevere. 

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