The Ketogenic Diet
As Hippocrates once said, "Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food." His words will rattle around your head as you begin to learn about the ketogenic diet! A drug free alternative to controlling seizures, which is especially effective in young children. The Ketogenic diet comes highly recommended by the Garland family.
NB: Please note that this diet can only be used in agreement with a medical professional as it is strictly a doctor/dietician controlled diet.
Finding Out About The Ketogenic Diet
I would advise reading 'The Epilepsy Diet Treatment' by Freeman, Kelly, Freeman. Please refer to our ‘Library Section’ for more details. Please contact us if you would like us to send you a copy of our booklet ‘A Parent’s Guide to the Ketogenic Diet’, which will also give you a good insight as to what the diet involves.
Anticonvulsant Medication
Anticonvulsants can be very effective in controlling seizures. Our ‘Medication and Side Effects’ page will give you a
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comprehensive guide to the medication your child may be prescribed, along with a list of possible side effects.
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals may be a way of controlling/reducing seizure activity. When Daisy was first diagnosed with epilepsy her neurologist tested her for Vitamin B6 deficiency as this is a known trigger for seizures in babies. Biotin and Carnitine can also help to control seizures.
Warning: Please remember to consult a medical practitioner prior to starting a course of independent vitamins or minerals to check that they do not interfere with any medication or the seizure condition itself.
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