Raising a child with epilepsy can pose several challenges for both you and your child. In addition to ensuring your child has adequate medical care, you’ll keep him as safe as you can as he grows. From his first steps to his first day at school, you may find yourself
Award Winning Actress Meryl Streep Introduces the Ketogenic Diet (Video)
December 4, 2011 By
Hollywood star Meryl Streep was so moved by the Abrahams’ story that she decided to become involved in the fight to inform parents about the ketogenic diet. She narrates and introduces the information video made by the Charlie Foundation which is available to parents across the world. Streep was close
The Ketogenic Diet Works; A Mom Reflects on the Success (Video)
December 2, 2011 By
For those of you who haven’t seen the film 1998 ‘First Do No Harm’ starring Meryl Streep I warn you now, get your hankie ready before you watch this. The film tells the story of a family’s struggle with their son Robbie’s epilepsy and a mother’s refusal to accept the
Leading Epilepsy Experts Call For Increased Use of The Ketogenic Diet (Video)
December 1, 2011 By
Epilepsy experts and paediatric neurologists from around the world believe the ketogenic diet should be used more regularly as a treatment plan instead of a last resort. Speaking at the 2008 International Symposium for Dietary Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders, the experts were interviewed about the diet and
What teachers NEED to know when dealing with a special needs child….
November 29, 2011 By
The Unseen Effects Of Doctor’s Censorship on Patients (Video)
November 28, 2011 By
Doctor’s have a huge amount of power over the degree of information they choose to give parents. Some may argue that they can only give what is appropriate and to overload a parent with information causes more harm than good. Unfortunately what the doctors don’t see it the effect this
Abrahams Fight To Rid Son of Seizures: Full Report By Dateline NBC (Video)
November 25, 2011 By
NBC’s Dateline has followed the story of Charlie Abrahams for over 10 years, charting his parents’ fight to get him on the ketogenic diet and keep him seizure free. Charlie is the son of top Hollywood director, Jim Abrahams, most famous for the movies Airplane, Naked Gun and Hot Shots.
Dr. Deborah Snyder Implores Health Care Professionals To Recognise The Efficacy Of The Ketogenic Diet (Video)
November 24, 2011 By
Addressing the International Symposium on Dietary Therapy for Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders, mother and doctor Deborah Snyder reveals her first-hand experience of the ketogenic diet and its success in curing her son’s epilepsy. She implores health professionals to recognise the efficacy of the diet in stopping seizures and aims
Are You Feeling Scared, Lonely, or Helpless?
November 24, 2011 By
If so, let me share with you viable solutions that will provide you with hope for the future. 20 years ago I gave birth to my son who by the age of 4 was experiencing a staggering 200 to 300 seizures per day! I was initially at a loss and after numerous failed drug attempts, [...]
