Treating Epilepsy Naturally

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.

• 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.