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Epilepsy Conference Toronto: Andrew-Reiter Treatment Discussed

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Epilepsy Conference Toronto - October 14, 15th, 2011

The conference is sponsored by John Park & Ellen Novack.

We are sponsoring this conference in the hope that this treatment, the Andrews-Reiter approach, will reach other patients and parents, so they will not have to go through what we experienced for the first 13 years of our son’s epilepsy.

How to Turn Your Stroller Walk into a Fitness Program

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Having a special needs child can take up much of your day and leave little time for any type of fitness routine. Here are some great suggestions to help keep you active. Have you ever thought you could turn your daily walk with baby into a fitness habit? Well consider this. It's happening all over the country. Yes, moms with strollers are gathering in groups to make your outing with baby into a fitness craze.

Alternative Treatments for Epilepsy Overlooked by Traditional Medicine (Video)

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In a 2008 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Symposium, Dr. Frederick S. Cramer discussed epilepsy and the hyperbaric chamber. It has long been known that a high dose of oxygen causes seizures. In the past, if a person were predisposed to having seizures they would be turned down from using a hyperbaric chamber to help any other ailment. So while use of the chamber seems to be a contraindication, it seems as if the high dose of oxygen can actually benefit people suffering from seizures.

Doose Syndrome and the Ketogenic Diet

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Article submitted by parent and reprinted with permission:
Oh yes I have a story. Last March my husband got a job in Arkansas and he moved while me and our girls stayed in Dallas another week. We moved a week later and we went to eat at a local restaurant and our daughter Kate fell back and her drink went flying. My mom and I talked and thought it was probably a seizure. I was going to take her to the doctor but with just moving and no insurance here we were going to have to go back to Dallas.

Specialized Supplements for Autistic Children - Beneficial for Your Child (Video)

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Any parent who is concerned about their child's health wants to do everything possible to help them. Vitamins for autistic kids can help their bodies in many ways. While there are many different types of supplements on the market, the ones that are made specifically for autistic children target their special needs. Many parents of autistic children understand the need for certain vitamins to help their child. Vitamins for autistic kids are formulated in such a way as to provide the greatest benefit. For example, if a child were to get a B6 vitamin supplement, it needs to be accompani

The Importance of Supplements (Video)

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Supplements for autism can be just as important as diet. When the body is functioning at less than optimal health, it is crucial to give it everything it needs to work properly. Using supplements can aid the body in getting all of the vitamins and minerals it may not be getting in the diet. Many of our foods today are highly processed, overcooked, and lack the nutrients they did several generations ago. Processing, overcooking, and even microwaving can all rob food of vital nutrients.

Febrile Seizures Not Linked to Epilepsy

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Experiencing your child having a febrile seizure can be scary. Knowing that your child is sick and not feeling well is a horrible feeling. When coupled with seizures it can make you feel altogether helpless. A febrile seizure usually happens to a child who is experiencing a temperature over 102 degrees. While the seizure only happens for a few minutes, it can seem much longer to a parent who wants nothing more than to help their child. It is estimated that fewer than 5% of children who experience febrile seizures end up with epileptic seizures, and it is believed there is no connecti

A Healthy Start for Kids (Video)

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A healthy breakfast for kids starts with good nutrition. There are four basic nutrients that everybody needs: water, carbohydrates, protein, and fats. By choosing a healthy form of all of these nutrients for your child, you are enabling their body to function at its peak. Other things to take into consideration are vitamins and minerals (micronutrients).

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The What and Why of Probiotics (Video)

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Probiotics and children's health can go hand in hand. Probiotics are a type of healthy bacteria that are present in the digestive tract. They aid the body in proper digestion and are engaged in preventing an overgrowth of yeast in the system as well as other bacteria. Probiotics are also able to better incorporate Vitamin K in the body. Probiotics are generally with us from birth and stay with us all of our lives, unless something compromises them. It is known that antibiotics, which are widely used, kill probiotics. If it is necessary to take an antibiotic, it is crucial to you

Purple Power! (Video)

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Many children don't like to try new foods. But given the option of a healthy, vibrant colored smoothie they might just feel different. First of all, they come in fun colors (what child doesn't like purple?), and look just like a shake. There are numerous ingredients you can add to make it healthy. With a variety of different flavors to choose from, you can target those your child may like best. As they realize this is yummy and good for them, they might just be willing to try other combinations.

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