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Music, Sound and Seizures
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Everyone knows that listening to music can be calming — a steady rain storm can induce sleep — and white noise can help keep focus at bay.
But sound therapy has a long history and is being used as a successful form of therapy in many conditions…
12 Epilepsy Travel Tips
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Traveling has never been easy, and people with epilepsy have always had to think twice about safety and managing medications while traveling. Since September 11, 2001, taking a trip has become even more difficult for people with epilepsy and their family members…
Tags: checklist, contact information, double medication, Epilepsy, first aid, FREE ID, medical alert card, medication list, refills, schedule, travel
Acupuncture for Epilepsy — Pros and Cons
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Acupuncture, which as been part of China’s medical heritage for over 3,000 years, was introduced into the United States and Canada in the 1970’s.
Since that time, it’s become one of the most frequently requested of the complementary therapies (to be used in conjunction with conventional medicine or other treatments.)
What do Stevie Nicks and Whitney Houston Have In Common?
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Seventies-era rock star Stevie Nicks is the poster girl for the perils of Klonopin addiction.
Whitney Houston ‘s death at 48, has raised the specter that she was taking Xanax (alprazolam) at the time she died.
What both situations have in common is that they were taking drugs in the benzodiazepine family.
And when it comes to prescription drugs that are able to destroy you, it’s hard to top the benzodiazepines.
Tags: Benzodiazepines, drug abusers, Hollywood, Klonopin, Margaux Hemingway, Stevie Nicks, Wall Street, Whitney Houston, Xanax
Exciting news! New pill developed to suppress epilepsy seizures
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Within a decade, people with drug-resistant epilepsy may be able to take a pill to suppress seizures as required, in a similar way to how we take painkillers to relieve a headache.
Traumatic and Post Traumatic Stress — Online Support Groups
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It’s incredible. When I researched resources for Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, there weren’t many.
An embarrassing shortage, considering the magnitude of need.
That’s the sad news.
The good news is that I found loads of all kinds of different stress disorder support groups online.
This is just a small sampling of different Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress support groups.
To find more, simply type in your subject and look for forums or support groups.
There’s a wealth of wonderful resources for those who have shared whatever trauma you’ve suffered.
Have You Had A Concussion?
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In a fraction of a second, head trauma can dramatically change your life.
It can be a boink on the head, a fall, sports activities, or a car accident — among many other possibilities.
Tags: adults, anti-epilepsy drugs, children, concussions, Epilepsy, head trauma, symptoms
Amazon Smile Purchases Benefit Epilepsy
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Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Epilipsy Foundation Of Eastern Pa whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
Shop early and often!
http://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ge?_encoding=UTF8&ein=23-1882279
Where to Go When You Need Help — Directory of Epilepsy Resources
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Here are some wonderfully useful links I’ve found along the way. Some may be familiar and some may be new to you. If you have any additions or suggestions, please, speak out…
Tags: assistance, directory, Epilepsy, financial, information, medication, resources
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