Treating Epilepsy Naturally

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Beskrivning

This book provides hard-to-find information on epilepsy, presented by an author living successfully with the condition. Drugs commonly used to treat epilepsy have some extremely harmful side effects. "Treating Epilepsy Naturally" is an empathetic, practical, empowering look at treatment options, lifestyle choices, and ways of living well. Written by an author who has been successfully living with it herself for most of her adult life, this comprehensive guide offers alternative treatments to replace and to complement traditional therapies and sound advice to find the right health practitioner for you.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-10-16
Mått:137 x 215 x 21 mm
Vikt:444 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Förlag:McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN:9780658013799

Utforska kategorier

Särskilda hälsotillstånd inom Hälsa och familj
Hälsa inom Hälsa och familj

Mer om författaren

Patricia A. Murphy former vice president of the Epilepsy Advocacy Council of Long Island, currently edits the Epilepsy Wellness Newsletter, a publication providing alternative health information for people with seizure disorders.

Innehållsförteckning

The 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.