Finding Sanity as My Daughter Starts to Drive

It’s not a secret that I’ve been worried about the fact that my teen daughter, Rose, is about to become a driver. The statistics regarding teen drivers, especially in their first year, are alarming. I had checked outauto insurance quotesand saw these statistics reflected in the rates. And although my daughter is mature, she is […]

The Ketogenic Diet - When and Why? (Video)

Treating epilepsy with diet is not a new idea, but the question is when and why to try it. Many physicians suggest that it be tried with a child who has had no significant response to at least two medications. There are few cases in which it is the first choice for treatment against seizures. […]

The Ketogenic Diet - A Successful Alternative for Many (Video)

The Ketogenic diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet that has proven successful for many children in helping prevent seizures. The success rates vary by clinic, but it is believed that approximately 33% of children who try the diet become seizure free, while another 33% have a significant decrease in seizures. For the other […]

Lifestyle and Our Bodies (Video)

How lifestyle affects epilepsy appears to be closely related to how lifestyle affects health overall. The general rule of thumb is that the better you treat your body, the better it will work for you. If we don’t take proper care of ourselves by getting enough sleep, drinking in moderation, abstaining from recreational drugs, or […]

Epilepsy Awareness Helps Everyone (Video)

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, but for those living with the disorder or a caregiver, making others aware is not an activity that only takes place in November. Making people aware of the disorder can help those who are unfamiliar with it know the true causes and symptoms, and help to eliminate negative viewpoints or […]

Current Seizure Study Proves Successful for Some - Part 2 (Video)

There is a new study being done on the NeuroPace implant for epilepsy. This device aids in sensing seizures through small leads or wires placed where the seizures begin. The system works continually, reading the brain’s electrical activity. If something out of the ordinary happens, such as the onset of a seizure, the unit will […]

Epilepsy - A Promising New Treatment (Video)

In an interview with Dr. Martha Morrell, Chief Medical Officer for Neuropace and Professor of Neurology at Stanford University, she talks about RNS treatment for seizures and says the unit was designed for people who have partial onset seizures. She says the system was developed to sense seizures through small little leads or wires where […]

Epilepsy Safety - Know How to Protect Yourself (Video)

Epilepsy safety should be a concern for anyone who experiences seizures. A goal for anyone with epilepsy should be to live life as fully as possible, while knowing there are simple ways to increase safety when having a seizure. Special care should always be taken when around water, including bathtubs. It may prove safest to […]

Why Do Seizures Look Different? (Video)

What actually happens during a seizure? According to Dr. Karen Parko at the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center, an electrical discharge happens in the brain. The brain uses electrical and chemical discharges to communicate with itself and the body. During a seizure, a group of neurons (brain cells) have an electrical discharge that can […]

Epilepsy in the Workplace - Know Your Rights (Video)

If you are concerned about your epilepsy and employment, there are some things that you should know. There is two times an increase in unemployment rates among those with epilepsy, but it does not need to be that way. A person with epilepsy can be productive at a lot of different jobs. Many people with […]