Otolith Formation and Trace Elements: A Theory of Schizophrenic Behavior

Introduction It seems only axiomatic to assume that schizophrenic behavior includes a mult ipl icity of patterns, as well as numerous contributing factors. Underlying any social factors which may trigger psychotic acts of behavior, there may often be some basic physiological factors as well. I sense that the current pendulum of thought about schizophrenia has swung almost entirely toward the search for a primary biochemical lesion within the brain itself. Indeed, whatever the basic cause(s) may be, one can expect to find certain biochemical or neurophysiological changes within the brain. However, despite numerous and hopeful discoveries of these sorts, we seem to be no closer to understanding the diversity of chemical, neurophysiological, or behavioral patterns in so-called psychotic individuals. It is, therefore, in the absence of any commanding evidence in these directions