Understanding the Benefits of Neurotherapy

April 30, 2008 By

A Natural and Holistic Approach for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders While many are not familiar with the concept of neurotherapy, the process has shown tremendous promise for many afflicted with a variety of diseases, including Epilepsy. Neurotherapy is a process that works by stimulating portions of the brain to

Filed Under: Complimentary / Alternative Therapies

My First Child & She Has Had Epilepsy Since 12 Weeks Old

April 18, 2008 By

Hi Everyone, I’m Natalie from Australia, I live with my partner & our 2 daughters in country NSW. 5 hours away from the Children’s Hospitalwear our peadiatricianpractice’s from. My eldest daughter Taylor is now 4.5 years old & has been diagnosed with Epilespy since she was 12 weeks old. I

Filed Under: Epilepsy, Personal Story

How to Be Proactive In Finding Support for You and Your Child’s School (Audio)

April 13, 2008 By
Laura Yake, Executive Director of the Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education BC

Everyone who has a child with epilepsy understands the feeling of helplessness and isolation that often accompanies it. The fact is, in finding support in others and in educating those involved, you can find a great sense of hope in your journey through epilepsy. In this episode of the EpilepsyMoms

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Overcome the Guilt Often Associated with Having a Child with Epilepsy (Audio)

April 12, 2008 By
Dr. Robert Mittan

Guilt is the last thing with which a parent of a child with epilepsy needs to deal with, especially on top of the daily challenges of taking care of that child and balancing family life poses. Unfortunately, it’s something that many parents feel… and only a few know how to

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Diet: G.A.R.D.ing Your Way to Fewer Seizures?

April 8, 2008 By

G.A.R.D. stands for the Glutamate/Aspartate Restricted Diet, and it’s the brainchild of John B. Symes, DVM, also known as Dogtor J. He’s a veterinarian by training and a long-time sufferer from gluten intolerance and a number of other symptoms. In trying to cure his own poor health, he discovered a

Filed Under: Epilepsy, Special Diets & Nutrition

Debunking Myths about Epilepsy

April 5, 2008 By

Several educational websites have posted a kind of epilepsy news that isn’t really news at all. Organizations in the US and the UK are combating common myths about epilepsy. They’re correcting common misperceptions with accurate information about epilepsy, its causes, treatment, and what it’s like to live with this condition.

Filed Under: Epilepsy, Epilepsy News

Out of the Shadows: Teens with Epilepsy Take Charge

April 5, 2008 By

Testing the YouTube functionality. It seems to be working ok, however I am having trouble centering the video on the page. So far so good. Discuss this with the support group.

Filed Under: Epilepsy News

Educational Epilepsy Video

April 5, 2008 By

Justin and Shelby Martell are both featured in this 30-second commercial that was produced in the mid 90′s. Since that time this commercial has been played around the world thanks to the dligent efforts of Laura Yakes from The Center forEpilepsy & Seizure Education in British Columbia. Discuss this with

Filed Under: Epilepsy News