This book provides hard-to-find information on epilepsy, presented by an author living successfully with the condition. Drugs commonly used to treat epilepsy have some extremely harmful side effects. "Treating Epilepsy Naturally" is an empathetic, practical, empowering look at treatment options, lifestyle choices, and ways of living well. Written by an author who has been successfully living with it herself for most of her adult life, this comprehensive guide offers alternative treatments to replace and to complement traditional therapies and sound advice to find the right health practitioner for you.
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Providing information on epilepsy, this book looks at treatment options, lifestyle choices, and ways of living well. This comprehensive guide offers alternative treatments to replace and to complement traditional therapies and advice to find the right health practitioner for you.
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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.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780658013799
Publisert
2001-10-16
Utgiver
NTC Publishing Group,U.S.; NTC Publishing Group,U.S.
Vekt
445 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
137 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336
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