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Famous Athletes with Epilepsy

May 2, 2015
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There are many athletes who have overcome or gone on to surpass their epilepsy condition. They have strived, succeeded and provide an inspiration to us all. Along with some athletes’ outstanding commitment to epilepsy — advocating, teaching and supporting epilepsy.


On vacation until 4/6/15

March 21, 2015
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My lap top connector broke, leaving me out of business.

See you on Sunday, April 6th…  😦


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Epilepsy: Art Therapy

March 14, 2015
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A paintbrush is a powerful communication tool for experiences that are hard to explain in words.

It helps and allows your mind to wander without any restriction. The mixture of colors and the strokes define the inner feeling you want to express.

Your art is the extension of who you are, what you want and where you want to be. Your masterpiece, no matter how you made it, is priceless…


New! Helmets for Your Health

February 28, 2015
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A pair of Swedish women have developed a remarkable solution for safety helmets: The Invisible Bike Helmet.

Tired of strapping ugly, uncomfortable styrofoam-and-plastic turtle shells to their heads, the pair came up with a revolutionary solution that does manage to give you full head protection without, remarkably, wearing anything on your head.

There’s also a new Inflatable Helmet. The airbag helmet is worn around the neck like a scarf or collar. The collar contains a folded up airbag that inflates in the event of an accident.

Sensors within the collar pick up strange or sudden movements. The airbag is shaped like a hood. It surrounds and protects the user’s head. (Natalie Portman wore one because of her character’s epilepsy in the movie Garden State!)

Then, of course, there’s lots more out there to choose from. And you can create your own personalized design…


Epilepsy Summer Camps

February 19, 2015
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Below you’ll find a compilation of EFA summer camps and those supported by other organizations.
Ages range from 6 – 26, depending upon the camp and its activities.

Applications for this year’s summer camps are beginning. (Or starting very soon.) Dates and ages vary, depending upon the camp. So, it’s best you get the necessary info now, to avoid disappointment.

Camps should be contacted early for dates and applications.


I’m over the moon!

December 11, 2014
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Arthur and I have been honored to be the King and Queen of the local epilepsy foundation’s Mardi Gras ball.


Epilepsy and Birth Control

November 23, 2014
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Figuring out birth control with epilepsy meds can be a challenge at best.

How will your AEDs affect your birth control? Will your birth control lessen the effectiveness of your meds?


For Sleep Apnea — Three Revolutionary New Types of CPAP

November 8, 2014
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These days, there’s an endless variety of CPAP options. But, since purchasing a new CPAP can be a big investment and expense, you want to pick the best you can. And the most comfortable and efficient.

Here are three of the newest, most revolutionary, and top-performing CPAPs on the market.

With one of these on your nightstand, sleeping just got easier.


Purple Is The Color Of…

November 2, 2014
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In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, I’ve started a list of “all things purple”.
What are some purple things you can think of?


Get Rid of Unwanted Facebook Posts!

October 25, 2014
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Your Facebook feed can easily become a confused mess of posts from people you would rather not hear from, ads from companies you are not interested in and announcements from groups you don’t remember. But there are easy solutions for all of these problems.


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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