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Natural Help for Epilepsy
Written and compiled by Tony Isaacs
Over two million people in America have epilepsy or one kind or another - a disorder characterized by recurring seizures. While most of those who suffer from epilepsy use various medications to attempt to control their seizures, many have found relief in natural diet and other natural treatments.
First of all, let me
say that I am NOT a fan of the ketogenic diet approach
to epilepsy, such as an Atkins diet or modified diet,
except as a last resort. Despite reports of
success and a long history of use, there are also
reports of problems and several of it's features run
counter to what others recommend for a diet that helps
with epilepsy - most important of which is the avoidance
of animal protein. Beyond that, it is my opinion
(shared by a great many others) that Atkins was a true
pioneer who got a great
deal right but his diet was ultimately fatally flawed
when the marketing became centered around the simple and
unhealthy formula of basically eliminating carbs and
eating just about anything else you wanted including
junk food and excessive unhealthy fats. Some
carbohydrates are essential for good health and strict
adherence to the Atkins diet will indeed result in weight loss,
but if used for any great length of time it may come with the cost of developing chronic
problems that can eventually be life shortening if not
life threatening.
DIETARY
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Eat sour milk products like organic yogurt and kefir.
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Include beet greens, chard, eggs, green leafy vegetables, raw cheese, raw milk, raw nuts, seeds and fermented soy products such as miso, tempeh and natto.
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Drink fresh "live" juices made from beets, carrots, green beans, green leafy vegetables, peas, red grapes, and seaweed for concentrated nutrients.
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Eat small meals, do ot drink large quantities of liquids at once, and take 2 tablespoons of olive oil daily.
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Avoid alcoholic beverages, animal protein, fried foods, artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame, caffeine, and nicotine. Avoid refined foods and sugar.
SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT VITAMINS AND MINERALS FOR EPILEPSY::
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DMG
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L-Carnitine
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L-tyrosine
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Magnesium
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Oxygen enhancing products (Such as OxyGen)
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Selenium
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Taurine
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Vitamin B Complex
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Extra Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Folic Acid
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Pantothenic Acid
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Calcium
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Zinc
IMPORTANT HERBS FOR EPILEPSY INCLUDE:
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Alfalfa
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Black cohosh, hyssop and lobelia (for best results use on a rotating basis)
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Caution: Do not use the black cohosh during pregnancy
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Avoid the herb sage - this herb should not be taken by anyone with a serious disorder
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
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If the bowels do not move each day, before going to bed, take a lemon enema using the juice of two lemons and 2 quarts of distilled water.
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Take an Epsom salts bath twice a week
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Work towards self care. Keep drug dosages as low as possible, and work towards becoming as free from drugs and seizures as possible. The correct diet and nutritional supplements are very important in the control of epilepsy.
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Get regular moderate exercise to improve circulation to the brain.
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As much as possible, avoid stress.
IF YOU ARE PRESENT WHEN SOMEONE IS HAVING A SEIZURE:
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If you are present when someone is having a seizure:
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Do not restrain the person.
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Do not try t put anything in the person's mouth. A person having a seizure may bite his or her tongue, but this is not life threatening.
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Try to restrain a fall so that the person does not hit something as he or she collapses. Often, the person knows he or she is about to have a seizure and you can ask him or her to sit on the floor, or help him or her sit down.
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Leave the person lying flat on a safe surface. Do not put anything under the person's head.. If possible, turn the person onto his or her side, propping him or her in that position with cushions at the back during the seizure. This way, any saliva or blood from a bitten tongue will be able to flow out of the mouth.
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In case of the loss of bladder of bowel control, if possible, loosely cover the person with a blanket to protect his or her privacy.
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Do not panic. Loosen any tight clothing to make the person more comfortable. Stay with the person until the seizure has stopped. He or she may be confused and tired immediately after the seizure.
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If the person has repeated seizures, on after another, seek medical assistance. With a baby or young child, medical help should be sought immediately.
CONSIDERATIONS:
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Most people who have epilepsy are aware of their condition and take medication to control the seizures. Possible side effects or antiseizure medications include blood disorders, fatigue, liver problems, and mental fatigue or fogginess.
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Other types of drugs can interact with antiseizure medications, lessening or intensifying the effects of one drug or another. Alcohol, birth control pills, the antibiotic erythromycin, and some types of asthma, ulcer and heart medications are known to interact with certain epilepsy drugs.
Source: Prescription for Nutritional Healing
Essentially all of the above information
about diet and vitamins and minerals, and much, much
more, is found in my favorite reference book for
nutritional healing Prescription For Nutritional Healing
I recommend that you
purchase that extremely valuable book - in fact I
recommend that EVERYBODY purchase it. The one I
recommend is the latest edition and it costs less than
$25 including shipping and is available on the internet
and in bookstores everywhere. I promise you that it
could very well be the best $25 you will ever spend. I
consider it a virtual natural health bible. Unlike some
mainstream apologists, I do not worship it as they
appear to do medical science and mainstream medicine -
but I surely do give thanks for having found it!
I like it so much that,
If you should happen to follow the link here in
this article or in the image at the top left of this
page - if you don't like it, I will
buy it back from you.
No one can ever make a
100% promise when it comes to vexing conditions like
epilepsy, but I believe that there is the promise of
very great hope for your daughter. Please keep us
informed of how she is doing.
Live long, live
healthy, live happy!
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