Epilepsy Talk
The Scandal of Aspartame
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You probably already know that aspartame is a no-no. But just in case you weren’t sure why, here are the reasons and the scandal…
Fighting Seizures Nutritionally
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I worked as a writer in the health and wellness field for more than 10 years. So I know a thing or two about this stuff. But I also know from personal experience that epilepsy is a very unique condition. Between all the different types of seizures, and triggers, and meds…there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
The same goes for diet. What works for one might definitely not work for another. And it certainly doesn’t take the place of meds. However, I do believe that although living a healthy lifestyle won’t cure you…it can certainly help you.
So, here’s some information for sensible eating and supplementing your diet. Bear in mind, it is not a substitute for your meds. (Factoid: herbs are considered a chemical and can affect the way anti-epileptic drugs work. So, DON’T reduce or stop taking your meds. Because that could lead to big-time seizures. Before you take supplements, ask your doc.)
Breathing Your Stress Away…
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Most of us already know from experience that stress is the most frequent trigger of seizures, and can also cause sleep deprivation and fatigue. That where deep breathing as a stress-buster comes in!
American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation | Links
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I just received an email from the American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation http://epilepsyoutreach.org/9#two with all kinds of wonderfully useful links. So, I thought I’d share them with you. Some may be famaliar, and some quite new…
Epilepsy and Exercise
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You may have been told or thought that exercise can bring on seizures. Not necessarily so. At lease for a large population of those with epilepsy…
While some medical literature in the past reported that seizures could be induced by exercise, there are also more recent reports that exercise can be beneficial to those with epilepsy.
Epilepsy, anxiety and depression
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One study stated that 80% of the patients with epilepsy were also diagnosed as having a depressive disorder. Upwards of 60% of these individuals had a history of significant episodes of depression. And 10-32% experience symptoms of anxiety.
And for those whose epilepsy cannot be controlled by meds, the likelihood of depression and anxiety are even greater.
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