Description
Book SynopsisProviding information on epilepsy, this book looks at treatment options, lifestyle choices, and ways of living well. This comprehensive guide offers alternative treatments to replace and to complement traditional therapies and advice to find the right health practitioner for you.
Table of ContentsThe hidden disability: monster beside myself - my story; epilepsy - historical perspectives; understanding the nature of epilepsy; the usual route - diagnosis and treatment. Nutrition/what causes or exacerbates seizures: food allergies and sensitivities; foods that harm; foods that heal; the ketogenic diet; the power of herbs. Listening to your body: controlling your brain waves; body therapies; how neurotoxins affect our nervous system. Age, gender and epilepsy: children; women; men; the elderly. Creating a supportive environment: communication and nurturing; the world of work; how to choose and work with a health care practitioner; summing up.
