Epilepsy Talk
Epilepsy Hall of Fame
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Since the dawn of time, epilepsy has affected millions of people — from beggars to kings. It’s one of the oldest conditions and also one of the most misunderstood, although legions of accomplished people have shared the stigma.
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Neurotherapy for Epilepsy, Pain, Parkinson’s and More…
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“People with Epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or addictions may be able to learn how to ‘think themselves better’ by altering their brain waves to improve their symptoms.
A new form of treatment called neurotherapy (also known as neurofeedback) is similar to biofeedback but has a unique focus on controlling brain wave activity rather than skin temperature, heart rate, breathing and muscle tension.
Tags: biofeedback, Epilepsy, neurofeedback, neurotherapy, pain, Parkinson’s
Epilepsy Glossary — 100+ Terms Defined
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Even if you do have epilepsy, it doesn’t necessarily mean you know all the lingo. (I didn’t!) So here are some definitions of medical terms related to epilepsy…
Three Anti-Seizure Diets That Could Change Your Life…
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Just when you feel that all is lost, and you’re about to give up on your meds, there is another option. (In fact, there are three!)
They may not beat your epilepsy (although some people say they do!)
But they can help reduce your seizures and the amounts of medication needed.
Tags: Atkins Diet, Epilepsy, G.A.R.D Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Modified Atkins Diet, reduced seizures
Violence and epilepsy
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No question about it. Epilepsy’s been the victim of bad press since ancient Greece.
There, it was sometimes called the “Herculean Disease” because Hercules was thought to have murdered his family in a fit of uncontrollable rage.
Two thousand years later, Michael Crichton wrote in The Terminal Man, “Epileptics are predisposed to violent, aggressive behavior during their attacks.”
Which didn’t exactly help.
What part of your epilepsy do you hate most?
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You might find my answer trite: But I HATE falling down and walking into glass doors, walls, anything you can think of.
And my special talent is falling UP stairs…
Epilepsy Smart Schools
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Being “Epilepsy Smart” is important and relevant for all schools.
An “Epilepsy Smart” school is one that understands epilepsy.
It puts in place inclusive practices to support a student with epilepsy achieve their academic potential and develop positive social relationships.
After all, a large proportion of every child’s life consists of the time they spend at school.
Lefties Unite!
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So you have epilepsy. And you’re left-handed.
Is it a curse…a blessing…or a challenge?
Well, you’re not exactly alone.
Natural herbal remedies for epilepsy
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Long before Dilantin and Phenobarbital, there was epilepsy. And herbal remedies.
Of course, these herbal epilepsy remedies are NOT substitutes to anti-seizure medications, but are more like a supplementary support.
Most of them work by preventing a seizure and other symptoms of epilepsy.
(NYU Langone Medical Center estimates that 20 percent of people taking prescription drugs also use herbs.)
Some may sound weird and others familiar. But hey, how can you argue with success?
Tags: anti-seizure compliments, Epilepsy, herbal, perscription drugs, remedies, supplementary support
Epilepsy – Advice and Insights
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Many of us were diagnosed with epilepsy at a wee age…
Others were completely taken by surprise in their teens or later years.
Whatever age you were when you were first diagnosed with epilepsy, I’m sure you have advice and insights to share from your own experiences…
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